Decatur Democrat, Volume 46, Number 46, Decatur, Adams County, 22 January 1903 — Page 3

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Dr. Welbourn’s Anti-Bilious Pills, “the Pills that Does.” Blackburn & Christen. 28 ts R. J. Holthouse came home Sunday from a business trip to Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Welbourn’s Wheat Phosphate Iron Pills. Guarnteed in nerve troubles. Blackburn & Christen. 28tf J. Q. Neptune and C. H. Colter and families speut Sunday with Jacob Colter at Rivare. Pneumonia and lagrippe. Coughs cured quickly by Foley’s Honey and Tar. Ref use substitutes. Holthouse, Drug Co. j Frank Burkhead and wife returned to their home at Willshire, after spending Sunday in this city. Dr. Welbourn’s Sweet Bugle. Instant relief for pains or gripings. All claims guaranteed. Blackburn & Christen. 28tf Albert Wyman has resigned his position at the Big Store and has re turned to his home at Schumm, Ohio. Dr. Welbourn’s Coca Liniment. In tonsilitis, croup, neuralgia, burises, burns, frost bites, etc., its effect is like magic. Blackburn & Christen. 28tf The babe of Prof, and Mrs. H. A. Hartman has been quite sick with a healing in the head, but is now better. The prevention of consumption is entirely a question of commencing the proper treatment in time. Nothing is so well adapted to ward off fatal lung troubles as Foley’s Honey and Tar. Holthouse, Drug Co. j Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sunderland returned to their home at Venedocia, after visiting relatives in this city. The nicest and pleasantest medicine I have used for indigestion and constipation is Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets,” says Melard F. Craig, of Middlegrove, N. Y. “They work like a charm and do not grip or have any other unpleasant effect. For sale by Holthouse Drug Co. i Wanted at Once —An ambitious and energetic man over 21 years of age to work himself up to a good salaried position with alargecompany. Answer in own hand wr’ting. P. 0. Box 234, Decatur, Ind. ts The many friends of G. H. Hausan, engineer, L. E. & W. railroad, at present living in Lima, Ohio, will be pleased to know of his recovery from threatened kidney disease. He writes: “I was cured by using Foley’s Kidney Cure, which I recommend to all, especially trainmen who are usually similarly afflicted.” Holthouse Drug Co. j Window Cliffs, Tenn., May 10, 1898. —I have been suffering a long time with liver and kidney trouble, and was unable to move myself in my bed. Finally I procured two bottles of Dr. J. H. McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm. As I finished the second I became able to go about my work as usual. I gladly recommend it. W. T. Massa. For sale by the Holthouse Drug Co. j Tn bed four weeks with lagrippe. We have received the following letter from Ray Kemp, of Angola. Indiana: “1 was in bed four weeks with lagrippe and I tried many remedies and spent considerable for treatment with physicians, but I received no relief until I tried Foley’s Honey and Tar. Two small bottles of this medicine cured me and I now use it exclusively in my family.” Take no substitutes. Holthouse Drug Co. j A marvelous invention. Wonders never cease. A machine has been invented that will cut, paste and hang wall paper. The field of inventions and discoveries seems tol>e unlimited. Notable among great discoveries is Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. It has done a world of good for weak lungs and saved many a life. Thousands have used it and •onquered grip, bronchitis, pneumonia and consumption. Their general verdict is: “It’s the best and most reliable medicine for throat and lung troubles. Every 50c and SI.OO bottle is guaranteed by Blackburn & Christen. j Brain-Food for Nonsense. Another ridiculous food fad has lieen branded by the most competent authorities. They have dispelled the silly action that one kind of food is needed for brain, another for muscle, and still another for bones. A correct diet will not only nourish a particular part of the body, but it will sustain every other part. Yet, however good your food may be, its nutriment is destroyed by indigestion or dyspepsia. You must prepare for their appearance or firevent their coming by taking roguar doses of Green’s August Flower, the favorite medicine of the healthy millions. A few doses aids digestion, stimulates the liver to healthy action, purifies the blood, and makes you feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get this reliable remedy at Blackburn A Christen s. Get Green’s Special * Almanac. ts

Stop it! A neglected cough or cold may lead to serious bronchial or lung troubles. Don’t take chances when Foley’s Honey and Ta- affords perfect security from serious effects of a cold. Holthouse Drug Co. j i W. H. Fristoe of Sidney, Ohio, and E. B. Fristoe of Dayton, Ohio, are in the city visiting their cousins, H. A. and James N. Fristoe and other relatives. W. H. Fristoe is an ex-sheriff of Shelby county, Ohio. They will remain about a week. In the case of Samantha E. Young vs Gabriel Stineberger et al, a suit to quiet title, a separate demurer to second and third paragraphs of answer of Susan Young was filed this morning, and argued by the attorneys. Judge Erwin has the matter under advisement, no ruling having lieen given. Dan Haley has filed a complaint liefore ’Squire Smith alleging that Ed Touhey , provoked him beyond endurance last evening and he desires to have him sufficiently punished to teach him some decent manners. A warrant for Touhey’s arrest is in the hands of the proper officer who has not so far been able to apprehend him. Mrs. H. L. Conter entertained a few lady friends at pedro Friday evening and the time passed were pleasant hours. First prizes were won by Mrs. J. W. Meibers and the consolation by Mrs. C. O. France. The guests were Mesdames R. J. Holthouse, Belle France, C. O. France, Ben Knapke, J. B. Meibers, Frank Christen, U. Deininger and J. H. Bremerkamp. John Gusenbark is here from Tipton county on business. He recently purchased the Julius Haugk farm in Union township, this next week will move his family there and take possession of his new purchase. The land in question is among the finest and was sold for a good round sum. Mr. Haugk will become a resident of this city. The case of Joseph Smith and others vs. City of Decatur and others was tried in the circuit court today. But little evidence was offered by the plaintiff and none for the defense, the principle contention of the remonstrators being that the letting of the Fourth street contract was illegal on account of the city being over the‘two percent, limit. The evidence w-as concluded by noon and the case argued this afternoon. A decision has not vet been rendered. Trustee Louis H. Boknecht, of Root township, yesterday took Mrs. Barbara Schroll to the county infirmary. She is sixty-eight years old and came to Root township seven months ago from Dunkirk. Mr. Boknecht enjoyed dinner at the county farm and was shown through the new buildings, which he says are certainly up-to-date and well cared for. The only possible improvement that could be made, says Mr. Boknecht, would be the addition of an electric light plant. The first number of the Daily ( Decatur) Democrat appeared Tuesday morning for the first’ time on our table and we need not condescend to the stereotyped hyperbolical “boost” to say it is a neatly gotten up sheet all around, nearly all home set. The first page is attractively filled with the more important news headed with eye-catching headlines, as is also the second page. Local and personal mentions are reserved for page three. The sheet is liberally dotted with ads on the second, third and fourth pages. Here's wishing success to you Bros. Ellingham and Heller. Berne Wit ness. Far Famed. There is no medicine that has given satisfaction equal to that of Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup. This cough syrup is hailed with delight from all parts of the world. There can be nothing that has so thoroughly established itself in the minds and hearts of the American people. Every day we receive a a hearty greeting and words of praise from some one that has been cured by this marvelous remedy. If you should need a medicine for your cough, all we ask is a trial and we are statisfied that you will use noother, it is guaranteed to cure. Price, 25, 50 and sl. Sold by all dealers. j Miss Harriet Burns and Miss Cook entertained Friday at home of the former, and the occasion is reported one of the most delightful possible. The guests were the members of the Friday Night club and Miss Tribolet, of Stamping Ground, Kentucky, Mrs. A. E. Rose, Mrs. W. F. Brittson and Misses Emma Jackson, Kittie Christen, Edna Crawford and Minnie Orvis. At progressive pedro Miss Tribolet won first prize, a beautiful cup and saucer, and Miss Orvis the booby, a small deck of cards. A delightful part of the evening was the lunch, served in two courses, and as the guests partook thereof they used their best efforts to untangle the menu card and guess the meaning of the various delicious viands thereon written in puzzle. The cards read as follows: “Pigs in blankets, stuffed,” meaning oysters in bacon, on toast; “engagements well filled,” stuffed dates; “liean extract,” coffee; “divorced curds,” cheese; “the best of the whole,” cream; "difficulties,” pickles; “essence of sweetness,” sugar: “chit-chat,” social tea; "spludgums,” olives; “from beneath southern skies,” oranges bananas, grapes and lemons; “Pom de baum ale,” cider. Miss Bessie Congleton proved herself the best at the guessing game and was awarded a hand painted pitcher. The affair was certainly enjoyed from the verdict of ladies who were present. Miss Burns will leave this week for Huntington to attend business college.

In a brief conversation with the head es Decatur’s great importers and exporters of fine horses, Frysinger, Gerber At Sprunger, we learn that they are besieged with buyers for all kinds of horses from a yearling roadster to the finest and best bred in the land. They are supplying many eastern buyers but here of late they are coming too fast and furious, and some of them are necessarily turned to the wall. They have sold twelve of (their fine imported stallions, but have in the meantime bought a few new ones which are being shaped up for the market. In all probability the coming summer will see the horse market at its best. Lew Mason constable of Geneva arrested Bert Webb of that place Thursday and brought him into circuit court last evening. Webb is an oil driller and has the reputation of being a little mean at times. An indictment was returned against him by the recent grand jury for assault and battery. He plead guilty and was fined five dollars and costs making a total of $17.10. Prosecutor Moran asked him whether he wanted to pay or stay the fine and he replied “well Shorty, I guess I’ll go to jail,” and that’s where he is now. Out of twenty-nine indictments returned by the grand jury this is the twentyfourth to which the defendant has plead guilty. George Decker has commenced work on one of the largest contracts for drilling oil wells ever let in the Indi ana field. The contract is with the Indianapolis Trust company and is for 600 wells. The work was commenced some time ago and being pushed rapidly. The Deckers have five strings of tools working day and night. Three and four wells are being brought in each week. Other gangs will be put to work as rapidly as possible, as it is the intention, if possible, to push the work to completion inside of a year. These wells are now being drilled east and southeast of Summitville, Madison county, and as fast as they are brought in are being capped. The company owns leases on land all around Alexandria and the additional gangs of men will be put to work in that territory. It is not the intention to put the wells in action until the proper arrangements are made which will hardly be before the contract is completed. The wells so far brought in show a good flow of oil. but the gas pressure is very weak. It is said that it will nor run more than forty\or fifty pounds. A small piece of manilla rope flew into the eye of William A. Baker of Geneva, while that gentleman was at work a year ago. He couldn’t imagine the trouble, but suffered terrible agony for three weeks during which time he was treated by a physician at Geneva without apparent results. At the end of that time he was taken to a Fort Wayne hospinal and an expert soon discovered the cause of his trouble and removed the piece of manilla which had by that time imbeded itself far into the eye ball. The operation was made too iate and Baker lost half the sight of the eye. Under the circumstances he did not feel as though he owed the Geneva doctor anything and when that gentleman shortly afterward left town and located at LaGrange Baker believed the account had been wiped out. However, a short time ago he received a statement for SIOO, refused to pay it and a suit was brought to collect it. The case came up for trial before a Geneva justice yesterday, Samuel Butcher of that place and Mr. Eggeman of Fort Wayne, appeared for the plaintiff, and J. T. Merryman of this city for the defendant. The case was dismissed for failure of the plaintiff to file a cost bond, he being now a nonresident of the county. The case will probably be filed in the circuit court soon. Mr. Baker’s defense is on the grounds of mal practice. The annual installation of officers of the Women's Relief Corps for the year 1903 was held Friday evening at G. A. R. hall on East Monroe street. Those who put on the official garb are as follows: President, Helen M. La mar:S. V. P., Carrie Doak; I. V. P., Eliza Peterson; secretary, Lou Kennedy; treasurer, Zeruh Malott; chaplain. Mollie Gilson; conductress, M. Cutting; assistant conductress, Minda Russell; grand, Margaret Louthan. assistant grand, M. Kitson; color bearers, Mrs. Case. Mrs. Mayer, Miss Poling and Mrs. Hay. After the officers were installed the report of 1902 was read by the ex-secretary, Mrs. Ezra Cutting, which showed the following expenses of the order- Other than money, $37.50; funeral expenses, $8; funeral flowers, $5: number of visits to the sick, 240; bouquets for the sick, 110. Besides these home donations the Women’s Relief Corps also contributed freely to the old peoples’ home at LaFayette. orphan's home at Knightstown, feeble minded home at Fort Wayne, and have answered many other calls during tho past year. Immediately after the business portion of the evening short addresses were given bv Revs. E. A. Allen and J. W. McKean land others. Recitations were given by Misses Russell and Durr and a solo by Miss Grace Purdy. Mrs. Mollie Gilson, the out going president, delivered a very impressive address to the members of the relief corps thanking them for their kindness toward her during her term of office and pledged herself to still continue in the good work of the order. Mrs. Helen Lamar, the new president, then made quite a lengthy talk in behalf of the W. R. C. This order is one of the most charitable in this citv and have done a great deal of good work in relieving distress and want among the poor and needy. May they have a successful and prosperous year.

Charley Ault, seventeen years old. went into a saloon here Saturday ano bought some beer which was after wards drank by himself and fourteen year old brother, Martin, with the re suit that the latter almost died from the effects. He became hopeless!) drunk and so sick that for awhile it was feared he would die. The boys are the sons of James Ault who is very angry about the matter. He says he knows the man who sold the liquor and has ordered him not to sell liquor to Charles and he may conclude to prosecute him. A saloon keeper who so far degrades himself and violates his lawful rights by selling liquor to boys deserves punishment. Since two of Berne’s saloons have, by process of law, been closed there has been more or less feeling between those who have performed prominent stage acts, both in favor of the closing and against it. The two saloons nowrun lunch rooms, where lunch, cigars, etc., are handed out to their customers at the regulation price. Some protest has been made even against this, and anti-saloonists have closely watched the movements around these places. Saturday a man was stationed in front of these former saloons and the names of those who entered therein was carefully jotted down in a note book, with the intention of later having an old time grand jury investigation which they hope will reveal violations of the law. It is not an exageration to say that trouble in large chunks is brewing, and that the end is not yet in sight. The Dunbar claim case closed at noon Thursday, the morning being occupied with hearing arguments of the lawyers. Evidence was concluded Wednesday and at the opening of of court at nine o’clock Thursday lawyer C. J. Lutz began the first speech. He was followed by D. E. Smith, Levi Mock and Abe Simons who closed. Judge Erwin instructed the jury and sent them to the council chamber at 11:45. Shortly afterwards the jury went to dinner and their consideration of the case was resumed at one o’clock. Precisely at 2:30 they returned a verdict as follows: “We the jury find for the plaintiff and asses his damages at SI2OO. The case was fully explained in yesterdays issue and the claim was one presented by Jefferson Dunbar for caring for his father, Lucien Dunbar. He asked for $2,828. Two years ago a man named John Potter, then day clerk at the Burt house, embezzled $l3O given into the care of Mr. Hill the proprietor by a traveling man. He left here on the night train for Chicago, where he was apprehended a day or so later brought here, tried and convicted. He was sent to Michigan City for a term of one to seven years. Usually this means the freedom of the prisoner shortly after the end of the first year but John has not been quite so lucky. It has developed that this is his second term in prison and under the rules of the institution a man who has served time cannot appear before the pardon board until he has served three years. His three years will be up next October. The informa comes wa i received by Daniel Erwin who wrote to the warden to ascertain what had became of Potter as he left some clothes and other personal chattels here when he went “up.” Under the present system governing the financial end of the electric light plant, all collections are in the hands of the city treasurer W. J. Archbold. Like the remainder of his official cares, great care and efficiency prevails. He has prepared a detailed statement covering the last sjx months of 1901 and 1902, the latter period be ing under his management. It reads like a fairy tale: 1901. 1902. June $368.57 $325.68 July 222.15 617.99 August 281.63 560.98 September 261.04 380.07 October 124.11 451.89 November 299.97 462.65 December 260.72 465.73 $1818.19 $3251.99 The showing is excellent and not only reflects credit upon the business methods of Mr. Archbold but it speaks in glowing terms of the practical side of the city owning its own electric light plant. It is a paying institution and not only pays its own way in the world, but makes monev for the city. Now with the service what it should be every one would rejoice. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Adam Pease to C. M. Andrews, part section 31. township 27, range 14, 20 acres, S7OO. C. M. Andrews to Adam Pease, part section 31, township 27, range 14, 20 acres, SI,OOO. Joseph M. Gase to Abraham Meyers, part section 14. township 27, range 14, $3,000. Mathias Witzeman toGeorgeSchlag enhauf, part section 13, township 26, range 13, 80 acres, $4,000. Caroline Baumgartner to Rachel M. Martz, lots 137.138,139, Berne, $1,200. Alonzo Shank et al to Noah Bieberstine, section 13, township 26, range 13, 40 acres, $2,300. John Ashbaucher to Mary C. Ehingen lot 9-1, Decatur, SI,BOO. Frank Johnson to Wm. Elzey, pt sec 25, tp 38, rg 14, 67 a, $2,000. Wm. F. Bracket to Mary S. Bracht pt sec 15, tp 27, rg 13,47 a, $3,000. John F. Hocker to Z O. Lewellen, lots 71, 72, 72, Berne, $l5O. Rachel M. Martz to Christian Eicher, pt sec 14, tp 25, rg 13, 20 a, SBOO. Rachel M. Martz to Wm. M. And erson, pt sec 14, tb 25, rg 13, 20 a, .S9OO.

Route Number Two. The cold weather in tfits vicinity has caused a wood famine. Parties are the go at this writing and sleigh riding is being overdone. There is going to be a spelling school at No. 6 in the near future. Look for the items. Oil has been the talk in this locality for the past month, and it is thought that an oil derrick will be erected next summer. Two prominent persons living at this place declare that there is a swindle in the grain market and fur ther state that they are going to erect an elevator. Route Number Five. Frank Spangler has been awarded the contract for building a large barn on the Peter Heiman farm. The new building will be 44x76 and will be commenced as soon as possible. Tom Durkins has sold forty head of hogs, receiving $6,25 per hundred pounds. Superintendent Graber of the county farm has been putting up ice for several days. Will Arnold is having a large amount of timber turned into wood by meaus of the buzz saw. A number of men including Joseph Rumschlagh, Charles Colchin. Frank Bentz, Henry Meyers, Henry Freckle and Vai Snell are busy just now hauling timber for J. H. Voglewede’s new barn. B. Braun is arranging to have an addition built to his already comfortable house. Oak Grove. N. Loudan is moving on to the Sam Peters’ farm. J. Wahli is housed up as the result of a severe cold. D. W. Laisure will soon begin an addition to his barn. Frank Mock is preparing to build a new home in the spring. Rural route number one from Berne commences February 2. John Gilbert is now at home in his new house and is comfortably situated. R. Breininger is hauling tile and putting them in too, notwithstanding the cold weather. W. Jackson, teacher at the Oak Grove school, got stuck in a snow drift Monday morning. A. B. Daugherty and D. W. Laisure lent a helping hand. Route Number Two. Mirl Essex is hauling logs to Decatur. Dot Burkhead has purchased a new horse. Jesse Essex and family are on the sick list. Jonathan Merriman is hauling grain to Monroe. John Richard and family were seen in this vicinity yesterday. Rev. Joseph Johnson will preach at the Chapel Sunday evening. They are having a protracted meeting now, and will continue a few weeks. The Corson family was stormed by a number of people who stayed at J. B. Corson’s Sunday night, they were Frank Coppess, wife and children, Ferd Tablet and wife and Frank Corson and wife. Rural Route Number Five South. Our schools began again Monday after a weeks vacation. The material is on the ground for oil well No. 2 on the Okly farm. Arden Andrews has rented the Holmes Farm and has gone to housekeeping. Finley Bryan sold two loads of fat hogs this week that were the finest in this section. D. W. Merriman was qnite sick last week but is able to go to work again at this writing. Protracted meeting has begun at Steele and we hope much good will be accomplished before its close. The oil well on the Cummings farm seems to have its share of trouble, and the work progresses very slowly. Our blacksmith shop has changed hands, C. Shinn buying out C. W. F. Davis. However, the workmen remain the same and it seems like the same old stand. Route Number Six. Fred Stegmeyer butchered last Monday. Philbert Gase has purchased a fine new horse. The schools were slim Monday on account of the cold weather. The rural route carrier failed to get around on his trip Monday. A sled load of young people went to Calvary Monday to attend meeting at that place. Miss Blanche Worden spent Tuesday evening with her friend. Miss Fanny Brown. Mr. and Mrs. J. B.Spuller and Mrs. James Moses and son, Carl, atten ied the Farmers’ Institute Tuesday. Hurrrah for the Daily Democrat, which made its appearanc in this part of the co' ntry Tuesday morning. Misses Emma Dykeman, Edith Hoagland, May Spuller and Grace Dykeman, and Messrs. Curt Brown, Earl Tricker and Willis Spuller spent Sunday with their friend, Miss Ina Worden.

Route Number Five, North. Route number five is recovering from a severe cold. Green Boyd butchered Monday. John Myers and Harve Smith helped him. Someone had some cold fingers. It was ten degrees belowjzero. William Arnold is hauling hay Io Pleasant Mills. Joseph Shilling assisted him Wednesday. Mr. Arnold • sold a fine lot of hay to Joel Roe. Teachers’s institute will be held at the Raudenbush school house next Saturday. A good time is expected as an excellent program has been pre pared. A big road grader was brought to bear on a huge drift of snow just north of St. Paul church Tuesday. It had rendered the way almost impassible. Commissioner Doak looked over the road Tuesday morning and sent Barney Meibers out to clear away the snow. The duty has been performed. MAGLEY NEWS. Bob Case is on the sick list. Rev. Schneider has received a new piano in his home. Bob Case and Henry Seherry are busy packing ice. Lewis Fruchte from Decatur, was in our vicinity last week. Frederick Peek and son are running their saw mill in full blast. August Worthman is going to build a new house on his farm next, spring. Ollie Repsert was the guest of William Beineke and daughter last Sunday. Nelson Cassidy was storing away hay for Davison in his new barn last week. Mrs Moserman returned home to Chicago, after a long visit at this place. The Bloenker brothers have been busy hauling away grain to the Curryville elevator the past week. Samuel Jaberg, while sawing wood at William Hilgeman’s, received a se vere gash on his head, the cause of a limb striking him. Notice to the Magley farmers. If you have any horses you wish to have broke for work, call on Lewis Kruetmann and for further remarks call on Jacob Borne for Kruetmann broke in his four yearling colts. Route Number Six. Harry Daniels spent Sunday at home. The smiling face of Otis Shifferly is again in our midst. Frank Jones has some especial attraction in this vicinity. Grandma Miller has returned home from a visit to her son at Rockford. James Daily called on his brother. Joseph Daily of Blue Creek, last Friday. Miss Bessie Jackson entertained Miss Belle Beam and Miss Ella Shell last Sunday. Several persons from North Salem attended church at this place last Saturday evening. Jonathon Everett and Dolph Wood of near Daisie, Ohio, passed through this place last Saturday enroute to Decatur. Mrs. Cora Springer and daughter, Blanche, of Van Wert, are spending a few days this week with H. M. Daniels and family. The storm last Sunday was a most severe one in this section. Some of of the public highways were impassible, the snow being drifted as high as the fences. The Buckeye Traction ditcher owned by Jesse Koose, commenced work last Saturday on the farm of E. W. Jackson. It is a fine worker, it being operated by a Mr. Simon of Toledo, and a Mr. Nershberger of Carey, Ohio two machinists employed by the com pany where the ditchers are made. Both men are gentlemen in every respect. Work this week has been postponed on account of the extreme cold. Route Number One. Mrs. Neuenschwander who has been ill with typhoid fever for some time is slowly improving. Mrs. George Schieferstein who has been visiting relatives at Fort Wayne returned to her home Tuesday morn ing. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schieferstein and L. W. Lewton were the guests of R. J. Lewton and family Sunday afternoon. A couple of our young sports spent Saturday night hunting rabbits by moonlight, but they didn’t succeed in catching any. News is somewhat scarce this week on account of the cold weather. The people of Monmouth and vicinity are like the coons, they believe in staying in their holes during the cold snaps. The stray Elm Peeler sow of W. A. Fonners, which disappeared some time ago, and was thought to have been stolen, returned to her home at W. A. Fonner’s a few days ago. Willis feeling so jublilant over the re turn of his old sow, expressed his general attitude toward her by giving a banquet and inviting all the rest of the Elm Peelers from all over the plantation in to his pork patch to serve the refreshments with the old residenter. IA short program was given as follows: Song by the Elm . Peeler quartette. Address by Willis. Adjournment.) The itemizer is under the impression that the old sow was out trying to find a new boarding place, tint at this time of the year all boarding houses being well supplied with boarders, and her not being able to pay for her board, was compelled to return to her home and root for Master Wilfis this winter.