Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 16 November 1905 — Page 3

\ 16 I I Oaft jA I One thin? you may be lure ■ I of—whatever your figure, ■ 1 Whatever your complexion, ■ I whatever your age, whatever ■ I your height or build—you will ■ S find a double-breasted belted H H overcoat becoming. ■ Ko overcoat ever designed Bl ■ has ever proven itself so cos- Mm ■ mopolitan in style and fitness US a for etervbody and for all uses, H as the Clothcraft doubleh® breasted belted "Strand" Bm H shown in the illustration. Igfe ■ The lines of this coat are B exquisite and it lianas superbly. M Has concave shoulders, new ■ broad lapels, full skirts, and a gi I wide spread of large buttons. W ■ All the swing and dash and cor- W I redness of London and New B I York styles are expressed in ■ I this coat. It is to be had in % I oxford and fancy cheviots, ■ I scotches and cassimeres at ■ I prices ranging from sl2 to $25. B Holthouse, Schulte & Co. FOUND GUILTY Fort Wayne, Nov. 11—The jury Returned a verdict at 9:30 o’clock Friday night, after just five hours’ deliberation, which read: “We, the jjury, find John M. Welker guilty of murder in the first degree, as parged in the indictment, and fix the penalty at life imprisonment in the state’s prison.” The news bpread rapidly and whsn Judge Adair read the verdict, standing room was at a premium. At 9:50 D'clock the prisoner, John M. Welker, accompanied by his brother George, and Sheriff Grice, entered the court room, and without a change in the expression that he had worn since the beginning of the trying O’dea], the prisoner walked deliberately to a table, placed his hat with care and then walked on to bis accustomed seat to listen to the reading of the verdiet. After hearing the verdict as read by Judge Adair, and the announcement that court was adjourned, he calmly picked up his hat and walked from the room with Sheriff Grice. After the reading of the verdict and ascertaining that two of the jurymen in the case were members of the regular panel, the remaining members were discharged and court was adjourned. While the action of the jury while in th nr room could not be ascertained, it is known that several favored a death penalty. Welker murdered his sweetheart, Minnie Melching, list spring. His lawyers made a hard fight for him on the plea th it he was suffering from emotional insanity. G. CALDERWOOD George Calder wood died at his home in Blue Creek township, at five o’cock Saturday. Haa he lived until December Ist he would have been ninety years old. He was one of the best known men in all the county, having resided in Blue Creek for many years. Until recently ha was a vigorous, untiring worker, a good citizen and was one of the pioneers who helped to make this part of Indiana. For several years he has been growing weaker, each day seeming to wear the thread of life a little thinner About a year ago he became confined to the house, since which time he has been helpless. He simply wore his life away and even during ihe last few hours when death was keeping on him momentarily, he 'offered no pain, but slept peaceully into the great beyond. The funeral services will be held Mon|«y afternoon at one o’clock, at Mcunt H'vp? in Blue Creek .town

ship. The remaining children are > George Calder wood of Blue Creek J Rollo, formerly of this city, but who has been caring for his father for several years; Clark, of Fowlerton, Indiana; Mrs. Malissa Rhodes, Willshire; Mrs. Margaret Johns, Beavertown. Ohio, and Mrs. of Middlebury, Ohio. WORKED HERE It is now believed that John Hoover who is wanted in Illinois and for’whom a reward of SSOO is offered attempted to work his game in this^county. About a month ago a man answering the description exactly registered at the Park hotel and advertised in the local papers that he wanted to borrow S2OOO. He gave his name as Scott, said he had been all over Canada and the Klondyke and displayed several gold nuggets to prove it. He asked people who had many to loan” to call at the Park and state terms, he agreeing to give a first mortgage on a D. B. Erwin, who represents a big loan company, answered the advertisement and Scott agreed to make the loan. In the meantime he had agreed with Ben Brown of near Washington church to buy the Striker farm in Monroe township. He had Hooper & Lenhart prepare an abstract and made every arrangement precisely as described in the account of his working in Illinois. However he found he would have to “show ” Mr. Erwin before he got any money and the matter was becoming public, he decided to leave, going to Bluffton, where he said he had a similar deal on.

Council Meeting The regular session of the city council was held Thursday evening, and considerable business was transacted, there being no’ sparring for political points. Mayor Coffee presided and all oounoilmen were present, with the exception of Mr. Fordyce, who is suffering with rheumatism. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. W. E. Fulk, city superintendent, filed reports on sidewalks on South Fifth street, Rugg and North Second streets, which were read afid approved. Bids tor the construction of the Neptune sewer were opened and were as follows: Henry Stevens, $125; D. P. Overhulser, $75; Jacob Magley, $147.50; D. F. Morris, 24 cents per lineal foot, amounting to $104.40, the latter receiving the contract. Overhulser’s bid was the lowest, but he failed to file the S2OO certi tied check as required. The chairman of the waterworks committee was authorized to dispose of the junk which has accumulated at the plant. The bill of Attorney Colerick, SIOO, for his appearance in the case of George E McKean vs City, was allowed. Resolutions for sidewalks on High street and on the Eli Crist petition were adopted. The waterworks superintendent was ordered to put in the Krick and Meibers extensions as soon as possible. The plans and specifications of the Colohin sewer were accepted. An ordinance providing that opera houses in Decatur pay an annua] license fee of S3O was adopted on final reading The bond ordinance anticipating the collection of the assessment for the construction of the D. I. Weikle sewer was adopted on third reading. A resolution carried authorizing the city clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of the Colohin sewer. The treasurer was ordered to collect $125 from E Woods for rental of the city street roller; also S2O from E Fritzinger for gratis sold him and sl2 from A Van Camp for a condenser purchased from the city

The follownig bills were allowed: Fred Mills, brooms $1 00 Dan Bailor, labor, 2 OT B E Lew, labor, ■ Henry Mayer, supplies .7 00 L C Helm, payroll 18 ou L C Helm, pay roll, Place John Thomas ,labor 86 50 Dan Bailor, labor W 00 Alex Barnet, labor 45 00 John Coffee, salary ~ • -45 84 D F Teeple, drayage .10 4. WE Fulk, payroll 24-65 M J Mylott. payroll 233 50 P J Hyland, labor 5,5 Henry Peters, labor. 5 95 John Robinson, rent " 00 W G Spencer, supplies 10 Joel Reynolds police 45 (J Sam Frank, police 45 00 William Gea ry.police 10 w j Julius Haugk. labor John DStults..insurance .... 21 50 Wm Barkhead, dravage .... - -5 OO C& E Ry Co, freight

Miss Hattie Moore has returned from a visit with friends at Kendallville. Mesdames Will and Joe Lyman entertained twenty of their friends at a pedro party in honor of Mrs. Newborn and Mrs. Popkins, who leave soon for an extended visit in New York. Frst prizes were won by Mrs. Alva Nichols and Mrs. Kuebler, and second prizes by Miss Werthan and Mrs. Meyers. A four-course lunch was served. The county commissioners recently made an order transferring George McDonald from the East Haven asylum at Richmond to the county infirmary here. McDonald was sent to the asylum about ten years ago, after scaring many people north by imitating a wild man and living in the woods half clothed for several weeks. He is incurable and Dr. Smith asked the county to take care of him as the asylum is overcrowded with patients. Sheriff Butler will bring McDonald home soon. Relatives of the latter have written concerning him and he may be cared for by them. Col. Isaac W. brown, whose home is in Rcohester, and who for the past eight years has been lecturing in all parts of the country on birds, bees and insects, has been forced to ret‘re from the platform on account of his failing health, and is at French Lick for treatment. He is suffering with a nervous collapse. Col. Brown for more than two years has been employed by Miss Helen Gould to give free lectures in the schools and at farmer meetings and in small towns. He was to go to Europe this fall, at Miss Gould’s request, to study the conditions there, but owing to his failing health is forced to give up the trip. Col. Brown has lectured in this city.

The Eastern Star lodge on last evening at their lodge room in the Masonic hall gave a box social, which was attended by a large crowd and from all reports a most enjoyable time was had. The pro ceeds from this event will go to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, and the cause is a good one. Progressive peanuts was installed as the evening’s amusement, the prizes being captured by Mrs. Ward Gale and John S. Peterson. Refreshments were then served and at a late hour the guests departed, vot ing the lodge members fine enter tainers. On Friday evening, November 24tb, this organization will take in three new members and all are requested to make a special effort to be present.

A deal was consummated Thuisdaevy emng,whereby the City News Stand was sold by its present own er, C. L. Meibers to Dick Barrel, and possession of the same will be given Sunday morning. Mr. Meibers who retires has been in the business a little over a year and during that time has carried on the business in a fine manner, his deliveries being prompt and the best of care taken of his patrons. For some time, however, Mr. Meibers has been dissaatisfied, and desired to sell, so that he might go into the horse business, a business he had followed all his life. The new owner, Mr. Burrell needs no in truodetion to the public, being a hustling young business man, and one bound to succeed. For the past two years he has been engaged as baggage man by Peoples & Holthouse and his place will be hard to fill. He takes possession Sunday and solicits a share of your patronage.

Prosecutor John C. Moran was at Fort Wayne Friday, this being the date fixed for the trial of Homer Parrish, a young man of this city, charged with forgery. “Buck” appear, and the court ordered his bond forfeited. The young man’s father, Abner Parrisb, was on the bond for S3OO. and will be forced to pay this amount. About a year ago, young Parrish, while intoxicated forged the name of George Chronister to two checks, one calling for $7 and the other for $9.50. One of these he cashed at Lase Ellis’ saloon and the other at Charley Murray’s. He was arrested and afterwards took a change ’of venue, the case being sent to Fort Wayne. His failure to appear today, not only causes his father, who is one of the best citizens in toe county to pay S3OO. but places a club over the lad’s head, as he can be arrested and tried on the same trial at any time he returns. I

Obituary. Wesley Anderson Logan jvas born November 19, 1842, at Bellfountain, Logan county, Ohio, and died at Marion, Ind., Nov. 3, 1905, aged 62 years, 11 months and 14 days. When but six years of age his parents moved from Ohio to Allen county, Indiana, which continued to be his home the greater part of his days. Ip 1861 he joined the ranks of the union soldiers in the three years service. Sickness necessitated his return home, but upon recovery rejoined his comrades of Compay C., 44, Indiana, Infantry and was under fire in several decisive battles, In 1879 he was married to Rebecca Ault. A family of six children was born to them of whom three , only remain. The mother and wife likewise preceded him in death, March 26, 1890. Since the breaking of a home by the death of the mother he resided in pirt with his children and for the last 11 months in the soldiers’ home at Marion, Ind., where in company with those who defended a like cause and faced the common foe he awaited the last and great roll call. There was accorded him of Sam Henry, G. A. R. post by his comrades, the honors of a soldiers burial. The funeral was held from the Evangelical church, conducted by Rev. A. B. Haist, on Sunday afternoon, and was well attended by friends and neighbors. Interment was made at Maplewood cemetery. Peace to his ashes.

Whereas, it has pleased our heavenly Father to take from us a worthy comrade, Wesley A. Logan, late private company C., 46th, Indiana voluntary infantry. Whereas, by the death of our comrade our Post has lost a worthv soldier who gave more than three years of his best life in honor of hie country. Therefore be it Resolved by Sam Henry Post 63, GAR that our charter be draped in mourning so 30 days. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Post. Also that a copy be publish ed in the papers. Henry Lankenau, Joshua h. Parish, Theodore Kennedy,” Committee. ~ OBITUARY. Forest Alonzo Nichols, son of Benjamin and Eunice Nichols , was born in Adams county, Indiana, December 7th, 1878, and departed this life November 6, 1905, aged 26 years, 10 months and 29 days. He was united in marriage to Emma Yoder, September 3, 1898, and to this Runion four daughters were born, Pearl, Verly, Clare and Ada. Forest during his affliction was happily converted and found hit peace in Christ. He bore hiaffliction patiently and was willing to go, and wanted to go, and meet bis Saviour, but often would ex press his greatest regret to leave his family, telling them “not to weep for him, and if he could take his little children with him, and ma, if you could only go with me.” But he had to leave them here on earth. His sufferings ended with the day, yet, he lived at the close and breathed the long, long night away in statute like repose. But when the sun in all his state, iliumied the eastern sky, he passed through glory’s morning gate, ana walked in paradise. The pains of death are passed, Labors and sorrows cease, And life’s warfare closed at last. His soul is found in peace Soldier of Christ, well done Praise be thy new employ And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Savior’s joy. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, four daughters, father, mother, and many other relatives, and friends. Funeral services November 8, at the Buena Vista Christian church, conducted by Rev. S. Frantz of North Manchester, assisted by Rev. Harris, to a large congregation. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. Son Lost His Mother ‘‘Consumption runs in our family, and through it I lost my mother’’ writes E. B. Ried, of Harmony, Me. “For the past five years, however, on the slightest sign of a cough or cold, I have taken Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, which has saved me from serious lung trouble.’’ His mother’s death was a sad loss for Mr. Ried, but he learned that lung trouble must not be neglected, and how to cure it. Quickest relief and cure for coughs aud colds. Price 50c and $1.00; guaranteed at Blackburn & Christen’s Drug store. Trial bottle free.

Weighty Professional Endorsements.

That the several American medicinal roots, the concentrated glyceric extracts of which make up Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, have the strongest kind of endorsement by scores of leading medical writers of all the several schools of practice, a brief glance at the standard works on Materia Medica will show. Os Golden Seal root, which is one of the prominent ingredients of " Golden Medical Discovery,” Dr. Roberts Bartholow, of Jefferson Medical College, says: "Very useful as a stomachic (stomach) tonic and in atonic dyspepsia. Cures gastric (stomach) catarrh and headaches accompanying same.” Be also mentions catarrh of the gall duct, jaundice and constipation as diseases which the use of Golden Seal root overcomes; also catarrh of the intestines, even when it has proceeded to ulceration, is remarkably benefited by Hydrastis (Golden Seal root). Dr. Grover Coe, of New York, says: "Hydrastis (Golden Seal root) exercises an especial influence over mucous surfaces. Upon the liver it acts with equal certainty and efficacy. As a cholagogue (liver invigorator) it has few equals.” Dr. Coe also advises it for affections of the spleen and other abdominal viscera generally, and for serofulous and glandular diseases, cutaneous eruptions, indigestion, debility, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, also in several affections peculiar to women, and in all chronic derangements of the liver; also for chronic inflammation of bladder, for which Dr. Coe says "it is one of the most reliable agents of cure.” Prof. Hobart A. Hare, M. D., of the University of Pa., says of Golden Seal root that it is "of service in chronic catarrh of the stomach and bowels, following abuse of alcohol, and as a tonic after malarial fever.” He further says, it "has a distinct anti-malarial influence.” Also "good in all catarrhal conditions, as uterine catarrh, leucorrhoea, etc., and as "a curative agent in chronic dyspepsia.” Prof. Laurence Johnson, M. D., of the Medical Department, University City of N. Y., is equally loud in his praise of Golden Seal root, especially for its tonic effects in convalescence from acute diseases and its special tonic influence upon mucous surfaces and upon the gall bladder. Doctors Barton and Tully recommended Golden Seal root as a pure tonic and as an alterative in diseased conditions of the mucous membranes. Prof. John King, M. D., late of Cincinnati, author of the American Dispensatory, gives it a prominent place among medicinal agents, reiterates all the foregoing writers have said about it. as does also Prof. John M. Scudder, M. D., late of Cincinnati. Dr. Scudder says: "It stimulates the digestive processes and increases the assimilation of food. By these means the blood is enriched, * * * * bhe consequent improvement on the glandular and nervous systems are natural results.” Dr. Scudder further says, "in relation to its general effect upon the system, there is no medicine in use about which there is such general unanimity of opinion. It is universally regarded as the tonic, useful in all debilitated states * * *.”

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Prof. Finley Ellingwood, M. D., of Bennett Medical College, Chicago, says of Golden Seal root: "It is a most superior remedy in catarrhal gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), chronic constipation, general debility, in convalescence from protracted fevers, in prostrating night-sweats. It is an important remedy in disorders of the womb.” (This agent, Golden Seal root, is an important ingredient of Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for woman’s weaknesses, as well as of tha "Golden Medical Discovery.”) Dr. Ellingwood continues, "in all catarrhal conditions it is useful.” Much more, did space permit, could be quoted from prominent authorities as to the wonderful curative properties possessed by Golden Seal root. We want" to assure the reader that "Golden Medical Discovery” can be relied upon to do all that is claimed for Golden Seal root in the cure of all the various diseases as set forth in the above brief extracts, for its most prominent and important ingredient is Golden Seal root. This agent is, however, strongly reinforced, and its curative action greatly enhanced by the addition, in just the right proportion of Queen’s root, Stone root, Black Cherrybark, Bloodroot, Mandrake root and chemically pure glycerine. All of these are happily and harmoniously blended into a most perfect pharmaceutical compound, now favorably known throughout most of the civilized countries of the world. Bear in mind that each and every ingredient entering in the "Discoven’” has received the endorsement of the leading medical men of our land, who extol each article named above in the highest terms. What other medicine put up for sale through druggists can show any such professional endorsement? For dyspepsia, liver troubles, all chronic catarrhal affections of whatever name or nature, lingering coughs, bronchial, throat and lung affections, the "Discovery” can be relied upon as a sovereign remedy. By reading the little book noted below anv one will readily see the applicability of the "Golden Medical Discovery ” to the cure of all the foregoing list of diseases as well as many other chronic affections, especially those of the heart, kidneys, bladder, skin and blood. A little book of extracts treating of all the several ingredients entering into Dr. Pierce’s medicines, being extracts from standard medical works, of the different schools of practice will be mailed free to any one asking (by postal card or letter), for the same, addressed to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., and giving the writer’s full post-office address plainly written. fn cases of chronic ailments, attended by marked, or persistent, constipation, Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets should be taken conjointly with the use of the "Golden Medical Discovery,” to regulate the bowels. They act in' harmony with the " Discovery,” and will be found to be a most valuable laxative, or, in fuller doses a cleansing cathartic. Podophyllin, the active medicinal principle of Mandrake root, enters largely into the composition of the little sugar-coated "Pellets,” in fact is one of their chief ingredients. They regulate the liver, stomach and bowels.