Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 12 March 1903 — Page 8

rionaioutii. John Patterson showed his pleasant face here, FridayRoy Wolford of Decatur, was here on busings last Friday, James Watts will begin work on bis house in a Ww days. Owen Patrick called on friends and relative." here again last week. Oss Fritzington of Decatur, spent Sunday with relatives here. Frank McConnell made a speedy business trip to Decatur, Sunday. L. H. Frank is now on the road rushing business for Henry Knapp of Decatur. Mrs. Flora Franks who has been on the sick list for some time, is reported somewhat better at this writing. ’Squire William Worden and wife of Union township, spent Friday here with friends and relatives. They also gave our schools a call. The last of all now comes Willie A. Fonner. About two weeks ago Willie reported that twelve more elm-peelers arrived at his home, and last week the news arrived that twelve had died and gone to the happy rooting grounds. The itemizer believes that the elm-peelers have gone to enjov the happy days with “Bob the TailTapper,” who crossed the stream about five years ago. Linn Grove. Mrs. Henry Morrow and Father Pusey are numbered among the sick. A. J. French attended the sale of western horses at Geneva last Monday. Miss Ethel French left for Grand Rapids, Mich., last Thursday to visit her brother, Moah. Mrs Bertha Kyle of Evanston, 111., is paying a visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morrow. George S. Gottschalk and w ife returned last Sast Saturday from a trip to southwestern Kansas. Mrs. Lovina North, formerly of Bluffton, but now of Delphos. Ohio, is visiting John C. Stiner and family. E. C. Bierie, Lem Boyd, Joe Bears and wives and Miss Ethel Read were guests of D. F. Hoffmann and wife last Sunday. Edward Neuenschwander of this place, left Monday morning to attend the funeral of his uncle, Isaac Neuenschwander, at Fort Wayne. Mr-. Lavina North, who has been visiting at this place, returned to Delphos, Ohio, being called there owing to the sickness of her grandson. Owing to the protracted meeting here the literary society has not convened for the past two weeks, but Janitor Eckrote will have his lamps trimmed and burning Friday evening when the tide of literary lore will ride to overflowing. W. W. Fulk of Decatur, and E. M. Hill of Toledo, Ohio, accompanied by L. Miller of Decatur, were at this place last Thursday inspecting the proposed route for an electric railway Toledo and Indianapolis being the terminal points. The two formerexpressed themselves well pleased as to the route to the extent of their inspection, we are sanguine no better line could be selected between the terminal points than the one that they are now passing over, being remote from competition, serving the greatest number of people, thus making the more lucrative for the company. Mary Ann Kizer nee Rhmeaker, was born in Page county, Virginia. June 1.1820. and passed from the cares of life at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Rose Ann Crisman, March I, 1902, at the mature age of 82 years, 8 months and 29 days. At an early age she moved with her parents'to Champaign county. Ohio, where she was united in wedlock to Martin Kizer Mav 20. 1840, afterwards thev with their two children, moved to Adams county. Indiana, and made their home on the farm on which she diet!. They united with the M. E. church in 1843, since then the husband and two children proceeded her in death. She leaves three childred, thirtv-two grandchildren and twenty-two greatgrandchildren and m tny earthly ties lo deplore their loss. Notice to Diploma Applicants. County diploma examinations for 1903 will be held as follows: Berne, Linn Giove and Peterson, March 21. Decatur and Geneva, April 18. Decatur May 16. The questions in reading and literature will be based upon the following subjects: March “The Building of the Ship.” Longfellow. April “First Snow Fall.” Lowell. “Charge of the Light Brigade.’—Tennyson. (The pupil has his choice of above for April.) May "Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”—lrving. The following resolution was passed by the county board of education May 1, 1901: Candidates for graduation must have completed the full eight years’ work. Teachers are to recommend for graduates only pupils who have been thorough in their work anil have passed successfully the bimonthly examinations furnished by the state. Applicants will be required to pass a good examination in English grammar, physiology, arithmetic, U. S. history, geography, reading, orthography. penmanship, music and U. S. constitution, and to make a general average of 80 per cent, not falling lielow 70 per eent in any one branch. Very truly, Irvin Brandyberry, county superintendent. Norman Lenhart and J. C. Lenhart went to Warren yesterday to attend the funeral of Ralph Lenhart, son of S. P. Lenhart, formerly a resident of this city.

HOME MARKETS. GRAIN. ' r.V E. L. < VRBOL, GRAIN Ml SRI ' UW. Wheat, new. 5 68 Corn, per cwt, yellow (new) 60 Corn, per cwt., (new) mixed 58 Oats, new 32 Rye I*> Barley .. 16 Clover Seed. 4 50(1/ 5 50 Alsyke 6 00 @ 6 50 Timothy '. 1 60 Buckwheat 65 Flax Seed 1 10 CHICAGO MARKETS. Chicago market closed at 1:15 p. m. today as follows: Wheat, May _ $ 74| Wheat, July 721 Corn, May 471 Corn, July 443 Oats, May. 342 Oats, July... 312 May Pork $lB 32 July Pork .sl7 82 May Lard, per cwt 10 22 Ju)y Lard, per cwt..... 10 12 TOLEDO GRAIN MARKETS. Changed every afternoon at 3:00 o’clock by J. D. Hale, Decatur. Special wire service. Wheat, new No. 2, red, cash $ 75 May wheat 77 July wheat, 73J Cash corn, No. 2, mixed, cash 45 May corn 44J July corn _ 45 Oats, cash... 351 Oats, May 354 Oats, July. 32 Rye, cash ... 531 STOCK. BY FRED SCHEIMAN, DEALER. Lambs @ 5 Hogs, per cwt $6 25 @ $6 90 Cattle per lb.._ _3 @4 15 Calves, per lb 54 @ 6) Cows 2 @ 3 Sheep, per lb 2.J @ 3 Beef Hides, per lb 6 POULTRY. BY J. W. PLACE CO., PACKERS. Chickens, per lb .09 Fowls, per lb 084 Ducks, per lb 10 Turkeys, per lb. 11 to 12 Geese, per lb 06 WOOL AND HIDES. BY B. KALVER A SON. 44 00l 15c to 18 Sheep pelts ... 40c to $1 00 Beef hides, per pound 06 Calf hides 07j Coon hides 40c @ 1 35 Possum hides 15c (a 50 Skunk hides 25c (f/ 1 30 Mink hides 50c @ 2 25 Muskrat hides 18c (ft 22 Tallow, per pound 04| HAY fIARKET. No. 1 timothy hay (baled) No 1 mixed hay (baled) , SB.OO $9.50 No. 1 clover hay (baled) - ' $6.00 (Q $7.50 Losse hay $1.50 less. COAL. Anthracite $ 9 00 Domestic, lump ... 475 Domestic, nut 4 50 OIL HARKET. Tiona $1.67 Pennsylvania 1.52 Corning 1.35 New Castle 1.29 North Lima 1.14 South Lima 1.06 Indiana 1.06 OTHER PRODUCTS. BY VARIOCB GROCERS AND MERCHANTS. Eggs, fresh, per doz $ 12 Butter, per pound 12 Potatoes, per bushel. 45 MARKET NOTES. Liverpool market closed | cent higher on wheaL Corn closed 2 to j cent higher. Receipts at Chicago today: Hogs 25,000 Wheat.. 20 cars Corn 278 cars Oats — .121 cars Ent i mat? for tomorrow: Hogs 26,000 Wheat 20 cars Corn _ _ 235 cars Oats — 175 cars Don’t fail to read Hensley's ad. A petition is in circulation which latter will be presented to the common council, asking that honorable body to complete the France sewer in accordance with the specifications and give those who w«re assessed and paid for it the privilege of using it for what it was intended. The claim is made by the petitioners that the sewer lacks considerable in being to the depth demanded for good and complete drainage. The sewer was constructed several years ago. The petition will likely be presented to the council at their first meeting and just what disposition they will make of it, is not known.

*v. Hudson Resigns. The official board of the Methodist church held a meeting in the auditot iuua of the church Monday, and closed the •msinesn of this congregit* tion for ' this conference year. The only signs of regret that in any way marred the pleasant features of the meeting was the resignation of their pastor, Rev. C. G. Hudson. The resignation was placed iu the hands of the board in person by Rev. IJudsoii, perhaps his first appearance outside his own home for several weeks. The reason assigned was the frail health of Mrs. Hudson, whose physical health is not sufficiently strong to stand the work expected from her by a congregation of this magnitude. It is a self evident fact that both Rev. and Mrs. Hudson are among the best and most capable workers ever assigned to the Decatur church and congregation, and it is with regret, and sincere regret by many, that their physical strength is not of that durable kind, that would permit of their continuance in this field of labor. An evidence of this nature was given bv the members of the official board. The next conference, which will lie held in Nobles ville next month, will be asked to assign either Rev. Johnson of Gas City, Rev. Light of Fort Wayne or Rev. Gill of Warsaw, to this church. RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, The Reverand Dr. Hudson has been our pastor for three full years and has faithfully, patiently and with marked ability discharged all the duties and obligations devolving upon him as minister of the Gospel of Christ; Therefore, Re it resolved that we do hereby tender him our unsolicited heartfelt expression of our appreciation of the uniform tenderness and courtesy and the helpful, hopeful spirit he has always displayed in his ministration amongst us. And whereve r his lot may be cast in the future we bespeak for him and his worthy, devoted wife, that kindness and consideration which they so richly deserve. Be it furthur Resolved. That a copy of the above resolutions be made a part of the record of this meeting and another copy be given to Brother Hudson. OBITUARY. Elizalieth M. Reed nee Hines, was born November 26, 1840; died March 6, 1903: aged sixty-two years, three months, and ten days. She was married to George W. Reed, on March 8, 1866. To this union were born three sons and five daughters. The husband and one son preceded her to the spirit world. She was a good neighbora kind and loving mother, and highly respected by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn two sons and five daughters, eleven grand children, five sisters and a host of other relatives i and friends. A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stilled; AJplace is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in His Wisdom has recalled The boon His love had given; And though the body slumliers now The soul is safe in Heaven. J. C. Glendening, who was one of the parties in a law suit before Judge Erwin Tuesday afternoon, left for his home at Geneva, yesterday. Krick, Tvndall & Co., not only have one of the largest tile mills in this part of the state, but they have one of the best improved clay manufactories to be found anywhere. Last week a new drying system was completed and the heat for the drying rooms is now supplied by the kilns in which there is a constant fire. Before the heat that was continually arising from these mammoth ovens was wasted, but it is now used to a practical purpose. It is drawn from the kilns to the main buildings by a large fanning wheel which makes five hundred revolutions per minute. That part of the factory which the heat thus derived is unable to warm, is heated by steam so that at one time the entire three floors of the big building from one end to the other, can be filled with tile undergoing the process of manufacture. The K. of P. building committees are at work and are speedily arranging matters so as to come to a definite conclusion iu a few days. Architects Cuno Kibele, of Bluffton. Wing and Mahuren of Fort Wayne, and the architects of this city have looked over the building site and are at work drafting plans and specifications. After these have been submitted, the one which impresses the board favorably will tie brought up before the entire lodge for approval. All architects who have expressed themselves as intending to offer plans have been instructed to prepare them for a brick building three stories high, forty four feet wide and one hundred and thirtytwo feet long. This much has been done, and those who know the energetic and progressive men that the Pythian Lodge is composed of, say that such progress will continue ami that before this time next year the K. of P.'s will have a home of their own. PUBLIC SALES. W. H. Myers will offer at public sale at his residence on west Monroe and Thirteenth street, in the city of Decatur, on Wednesday, March 25, 1903, commencing at 10 o’clock a. tn., the following described property: One ten year old family horse, 1 five year old milk cow, will lie fresh Sept. 1; 1 brood sow. will farrow April 8; 5 shoals, 80 to 1(X) lbs.; 75 head of chickens, corn in crib, hay in barn, 1 one-horse wagon, 1 spring wagon, good as new; 1 phaeton buggy, good as new; 1 steel breaking plow, 1 single shovel plow, 1 double shovel plow, 1 five tooth cultivator, cross cut

NEW SPRING GOODS ARE ALL HERE AWAITING VOUR INSPECTION t Black Dress Goods Gold Medal and Priestley’s Names that signify the best for the least money in the Black Goods world. Ginghams 8c a yard Excellent range of patterns in soft finish Mercerized Waistings White and figured, most fashionable fabric known to the trade this year, at prices ranging from io cents to ® Zi 75 cents - lit Is the rime to get the best selections. BOSTON STORE I. O. O. F. BLOCK KUEBLER & MOLTZ CO.

saw, 1 barrel spraying outfit, lard press and sausage grinder, 1 copper kettle, 26 gal; 1 iron kettle, 1 set buggy harness, 1 set wagon harness, 1 set plow harness, 1 grain cradle, lot of early six weeks potatoes, lot of pure Rural New Yorkers potatoes, several barrels of pure cider vinegar, household and kitchen furniture. Terms All sums under $5 cash; sums over S 5 a credit of nine months will be given. Purchaser giving note with security to the satisfaction of the above. Fred Reppert, Auctioneer. The undersigned will sell at public auction to the highest bidder one door north of the Beery & Holthouse livery barn. Decatur, Ind., on Satur day. March 21, the following property, to-wit: Buggies, wagons, spiketooth harrows, spring tooth harrows, corn cultivators riders and walkers; single and double shovel plows, breaking plows, check rowers, land rollers, weeders, wooden hay rake, galvanized tanks, tank heaters, lawn mowers, lawn swings all new goods. The reason for selling this stock is the fact of our going out of the small machinery business. Terms of Sale 85or under, cash; sums above that amount nine months time will be given by the purchaser giving his note with security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No property to be removed until satisfactorily settled for. James K. Niblick. Henry Stableford, Auc. Mrs. Susanah Bell will sell at pub lie sale to the highest bidder at her residence, two miles south and quarter mile west of Peterson, commencing at ten o’clock a. m., on Tuesday, March 17, the following propertv, towit: Three work horses, four milch cows with calf, five brood sows, will farrow in Aprilj.Ohio improved Chester boar or male. hog, six young sows, six months old; twenty shoats, two farm wagons, one three and one two inch tire; two pair bobsleds, two sets hav ladders. Champion binder, Champion mower, hay rake, sleigh, road wagon cart, two breaking clows, two spring tooth barrows, land roller, Gale riding plow, three irou double shovel plows, two sets double work harness, double driving harness, set single harness hay in mow, fodder in field, hard coal burner, four stands of bees and many other articles. Terms: 55.00 or under, cash; sums above that amount nine months time will be given by the purchaser giving his note with approved security. No property be be removed until satisfactorily settled for. Fred Reppert. auctioneer. Jacob Branneman will offer for sale at his barn in the town of Berne beginning at nine o'clock, on Thursday March 19, the following property, to wit: Six horses, consisting of one sorrel horse; ten years old, one black

OKLAHOMA While the Land is Young. EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE HOMESEEKER AND INVESTOR. . , , are found on every hand. Secure a home while there is yet time. SECOND EXCURSION to the garden of the Southwest, Tuesday, March 17, 'O3. Descriptive literature and rates furnished on application. DON’T MISS THE CHANCE , “ m ** H| __ -im— i„ r—nr- - —• ■ For further information call on J. H. HALL, SON & FULK. Real Estate Agents, Decatur, Ind.

horse 3 years old. one black mare 2 years old, sorrel horse 3 years ovd, nmtch bar team coining three years T?” 5 0 “J? 681 aud one one heifer, all 2 year old; carriage almost new, 2 op buggies steel the and rubber tire, almost new; 5 wagons drav wagon, platform wagon and 3 farm wagons; cart. Milwaukee mowe? spring tooth harrow, corn plow, break mg plow, windmill gearing, bob sled Yanley sleigh, set hay ladders. 3 horse doubletree, grind stone, 2 buggy poles, hay rake car clump Ud, feed cutter, 2 sets double buggy harness, set single buggy har nass, set single worl harness "t Sm 2 WOr L ha ™ eM ’ co,larß ni t i ’ u 88(1(1 ,R ’ 1 ,ce aaws, ice tonges old lumber, 4 cords fire wixxl d® gott 3 kettlpN goiion, 50 gallon and 116 gallon 5 ElinJ- Uh doZ ? grain ‘-’ Pin S lm ‘ bl ’\‘ > low and timothy sSAiaxs?- >«‘°c will fie given A Mit. D . e monthfi A ; Mlchaud * Son.

pOBLIc NOTICE. Notice Is hereby irlven that sealed blds aid be rebelled at my office, four miles northwest of Berne. Indiana, till the hour of tin o clock.u m , on, Friday, April 3,1903, for the erection of a one-room school house n said township at district number *. a< eoroInu to the plans and specifications now on hie kt niy office. Said school house to be completed by the first day of September. IW>. Blds to lw accompanied by a certified check of ♦SOO. . ,The right Is reserved to reject any and all blds, _ JOHN J. SOLDNEK. Township trustee Monroe township. Adams county, Indiana. Hated March IS, ittoa. 111 For Sale. 120 acre farm, well »*n_ proved, 2| miles of Decatur, J mile of pike; easy terms. Two residences in city will sell on monthly installments. Also one vacant lot, same terms. Dau Erwin, J. C M?ran. Studebaker building. 44.112w52t2 For Sale—Owing to poor health I will sell my store and property at Magiey, Indiana, or trade same for farm or town properry. Anyone wanting to go into business would do well to come and investigate same or write Roliert Case, Magiey, Indiana d39wsotf