Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 3 September 1908 — Page 5

U.S. DISPENSATORY Describes the Principal IngreAents Contained in Pe-ru-oa. Are we claiming too much for Perun* when we claim it to be as effective remedy for chronic catarrh! Have we abundant proof that Perun* is in reality «uch a catarrh remedy! Let us see what the United States Dispensatory says of the principal ingredients of Peruna. Take, for instance, the ingredient hydrastis canadensis, or golden seal The United States Dispensatory says of this herbal remedy, that it is largely employed in the treatment of depraved mucous membranes, chronic rhinitis i nasal catarrh), atonic dyspepsia (catarrh of the stomach),chronic intestinal catarrh, catarrhal jaundice (catarrh of the liver), and in diseased mucous membranes of the pel vie organs. It is also recommended for the treatment of various forms of diseases peculiar to women. Another ingredient of Peruna, corydalis formosa, is classed in the United States Dispensatory as a tonic. So also is cubebs classed as a stomachic and as a tonic for the mucous membranes. Cedron seeds is another ingredient of Peruna, an excellent drug that has been very largely overlooked by the medical profession for the past fifty years. The seeds are to be found in very few drug stores. The United States Dispensatory says of the action of cedron that it is used as a bitter tonic and in the treatment of dysentery, and in intermittent diseases as a substitute for quinine. Oil of copaiba, another ingredient of Peruna, is classed by the United States Dispensatory as a mild stimulant and diuretic. It acts on the stomach and intestinal tract It acts as a stimulant on the genito-urinary membranes. Useful in chronic cystitis, chronic dysentery and diarrhea, and some chronic diseases of the liver and . kidney* Send to us for a free book of testimonials of what the people think of Peruna as a catarrh remedy. The best evidence is the testimony of those who have tried it

A NEW KIND OF DRYNESS. Blackford County is Dry Under Ground. It is said it never was so dry in Blackford county as it at present. There may have hen years when less rain has fallen, but what with the drought and the continuous draining of such water as does and its way to the county it was never so dry before. Supt. John Wagner, of the Fort Wayne Gas company has lately gone through an experience that convinces him that Blackford county was never so dry underground before. In drilling a water well for his company last wek the workmen found the first bed of gravel dry. They went on down to the second and found that dry also. The third bed of gravel was found at a depth of 90 feet and it afforded a supply of water but not so copious that it could not be lowered with the baler. A few years ago before drainage became so general there would have been plenty of water in the first bed of gravel. The moral is that we can't eat our cake and have it. Water that is drained away never returns. —Hartford City News. The Anti-Saloon lieague are certainly making sure that Blackford will be dry. Absolutely jree-Bed Daven-poiis>rd-robes,Steel Ranges. Sewing-lllachines,Dinncr-sets, Sideboards. Dressers, Hall Racks. Couches,Kitchen Cabinets, Chifoniers, Dining TablesArtSguaresJronßeds. Wrrors,Rockers,LaceCurtains. and mang other useful household articles. Write us for our illustrated catalog of the above and many other dems given free So the ladies for selling our groceries. Address, - Lima Tea Co.. Lima.O.

Indiaaapoiu, Aug. 31.—Thomas L. Hisgen, the Independence league’s candidate for president, will arrive here about 3p. m. Thursday. He comes to Indiana for the purpose of injecting “ginger" into the Hearst fob lowing. Thursday forenoon he will attend the Boone county fair, where he will meet a number of Hearst men informally. The important conference of his Indiana trip will take place at the English hotel in this city, Thursday night, when the policy of the Hearst follow’ ers in the Indiana campaign will be ghen definite shape. Arrangements will be made at this conference to nominate a complete state ticket at a state convention to be held in Indianapolis, and also to bring out local tickets wherever there is Hearst sentiment sufficient to warrant such action. All of the prominent leaders of the Hearst movement in Indiana will meet Mr. Hisgen. A great deal of political significance attaches to Mr. Hisgen’s visit, for it is to be the forerunner of an intense active, hard-fought campaign on the part of the Hearstites in Indiana. The presidential candidate is satisfied that Indiana is to be the central field of operations in this year's campaign, and he intends to devote a great deal of personal attention to this state. A visit from Mr. Hearst will follow closely after the coming of his presidential candidate. He will be one of the attractions of state fair week.

WILL START HOME TOMORROW A card from Rev. Richard Spetnagel, writen from Hartford. lowa, says that his family and himself will leave for Decatur Wednesday of this week, that they have had a fine time, are feeling A No. 1 and exqect to see every one again next Sunday. q Frisinger * Co. are getting ready this week for their annual trio to the various state fairs, where they always take their share of the prem iums. This year they will carry twelve head of their famous Be’gian stallions and will show at Indianapolis next week, going from there to Grand Rapids for the eastern Michigan fair. Mr. Eli Sprunger, one of the now famous firm will accompany them, while Henry Lichtensteiger will be in charge of the horses. Free Frisinger and two assistants will als> make the trip.

John D. Nidlinger, one of the best known Duroc swine dealers in America, left today for Columbus. Ohio, where his son Earl has been since last Friday, in charge of twenty-three head of as handsome show hogs as were ever entered After the Ohio state fair this week, they will go to dndanapolis, and from there to Grand Rapids, Adams county gets her share of premiums in the stock line, wherever they show. 0 FOXY OLD RED BRADEN. Pitches for Bluffton and the Portland Sluggers Are Beaten. Illness of Scott, the Bluffton pitcher, brought into base ball limelight a new twirler, Red Braden, the Rockford outfielder, who filled the vacancy at Portland Sunday. The Sluggers could do nothing with Red under whose auburn top lurked craft, while in his arm was cunning and they secured but three hits from his delivery. The mighty Portland Sluggers, claiming to be the independent champions of the state, never scored a run until the last inning, and they lost to Bluffton, 4 to 1. Only a small crowd saw the game and it is said that Portland will disband. Comingor starred at the bat with three three base hits, while Catcher McKinney also drove out a three bagger. All the boys on the Bluffton team were strictly home talent. The next games scheduled are at South Whitley with the Greens, September 6 and 7.—Bluffton Banner.

Two gentlemen from Cincinnati, nameiy, Ik E. Pilgrim and L. B. Schaab. the former a piano dealer and the latter a plumber, passed through the city Monday evening enroute from Chicago to their home, two motorcycles furnishing the means of transportation. These gentlemen ceased their usual routine of duties one week ago yesterday and left immediately for Chicago on the modern contrivance and made the trip in two days, covering a distance of 395 miles. The men made the run from Cincinnati to Michigan City in fifteen and a half hours, which is indeed remarkable. The motor cycles are capable of operating at a mile a minute rate. After arriving at Chicago and enjoying a short visit, Messrs Pilgrim and Schaab left yesterday morning for Cincinnati passing through Ligonier, Goshen, Elkhart, Fort Wayne and several other towns. Leaving here they went to Willshire, Celina and thence proceeded via St. Marys, Piqua, Dayton, Hamilton and thence to Cincinnati. They stayed at the Murray last night.

A new case was filed before Squire J- H. Stone yesterday entitled Albert N. Steele vs. Jacob Hess. A judgment of |lB is asked by the plaintiff in payment of house rent alleged to be due him. The trial is set for September 9. Squire James H. Smith expects to leave tomorrow morning for Toledo where he will attend the national encajmpment of the G. A. R.

The justices of the peace have not been overladen with work during the past month, nor has Mayor France found it necessary to sentence offenders of the law, notwithstanding the fact that fair week has just passed into oblivion. The fact that Mayor France has inaugurated the $5 and costs scheme is probably largely responsible for the decrease of misdemeanors and which reflects credit upon this official. But few drunks have been, seen on the public thoroughfare and this is a fact calling for generous praise. — o— CLUB BOYS HELD REUNION Old Variety Mandolin Clubs Annual Meet. Several years ago the Variety Mandolin Club, a musical organization, as thp name implies, was instituted here and for a number of seasons were in great demand. Since then the boys have grown to manhood, have scattered over the land in their various pursuits for a livlihood, but once each year they meet at some resort and renew old friendships. This year the reunion was held at Waukerton, Indiana, last week. Those present w-ere Brice True of this city, Fred Mayer, of Kendallville, Jesse Buhler of Marion and Roy Knossos Chicago. James Cook of Cardwell, Mo, was the only member not present and in his letter of regret he promised to attend next year.

BLOOD SPOT MYSTERY. Confectionery Man Horrified by Ghastly Find. There is quite a mystery surrounding the finding of blood splotches covering an area of ten set in diameter in the Lynch confectionery in North Meridian street. Monday morning, when Mr. Lynch opened his place of business the first sight which greeted him was blood smeared upon the windows, table, wall and counter. An investigation failed to show any cause for 18. Sunday evening everything had been securely locked, as usual. Nothing was found broken about the store, no lock off the doors, or anything which would furnish a clew. No money was missing and thorough investigation failed to reveal the loss of any article from the store. Until a late hour Mbnday nothing had been learned that w’ould throw any 'light on the affair. —Portland Commercial Review.

Miss Georgia Meibers was a charming hostess to a six o’clock dinner pirty given by her Sunday evening in honor of Miss Helen Doswell, of Fort Wayne, who is vteiting here with friends. Those who were present at the dinner were the Misses Ada Murray, Inez Snellen, Lillian Harris, Bessie Tonnellier, Sylvia Droppelman, of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Helen Doswell, of Fort Waynie. They were joined in the evening by Messrs. Frank Bremerkamp, Vane Weaver, John Harris, Troy Babcock and Francis Gast. Dancing and a contest were the principal amuseipents of the evening. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess during the evening and the event was a most enjoyable one for all.

Howard Eley, twelve years old, of Berne, son of Jacob Eley, has been committed to the Plainfield reformatory for larceny. The lad has been in several scrapes and ‘ , 'ough given numerous chances to reform, has failed to do so, and must therefore serve a term in the boys’ reformatory. Sheriff Meyers will take him away tomorrow. Miss Ada Murray entertained a number of her friends at a theater and slumber party last evening in honor of Miss Helen Dosweil, of Fort Wayne. This evening Miss Ada will give a marshmallow roast. o — BUSINESS COLLEGE. Many Adams county young people owe their present position and standing in life to the training received I at the International Business College of Fort Wayne, Ind. Twenty years of continued success has brought this school to rank among the highest of its class in the United States. Fort Wayne is a great city, almost at your door, and many opportunities are to be had, if you possess a first class business education. Write for our large handsome catalogue. 33-3 t . ——— — Democrat Want Ads. Pay.

50TK ANNIVERSARY Emanuel Lutheran Church Congregation Have Planned Event IN SACRED MEMORY Os the Founding and Career of the Excellent Organization The fiftieth anniversary of the Emanuel Lutheran, church of Union township, will be duly celebrated next Sunday, and a gallant array of speaking talent has been engaged for the all important occasion. At 9:30 a. m. sun time. Rev. W. Schmidt, formerly pastor of the church, will deliver an address in German; at 2:30 p. m. Rev. F. Reinking, of Striker, Ohio, will speak in German, and in ■ the evening Rev. H. Steger, of Arenz- . vllle, 111., formerly member of the 1 congregation and Rev. J. W. Knowlton ' of Convoy, Ohio, are scheduled for 1 addresses, the latter speaking in Eng- ) lish. A musical program will also be • rendered.

The Emanuel Lutheran church was founded in 1858 by Rev. Fritze, who at'that time resided in Root township and during the half century it has existed, the organization has fulfilled its mission in a manner that reflects credit upon all members of the congregation. In 1856 the most estimable congregation secured a minister in the person of Rev. Steger. After five years of diligent and successful work he was transferred in 1870 and was succeeded by Rev. P. Ruperoht who remained until 1873. In this year Rev. H. Cammerer assumed the pulpit and remained until 1879, Rev. Steger succeeding him and for this, his second time there he remained until 1885, when Rev. W. Schmidt was appointed. In 1905 Rev. Schmidt relinquished control in favor of Rev. G. Bauer, who is now in charge. The representative members of the Emanuel Lutheran church are among Adams county’s most highly respected people. They are indeed progressive and leave nothing undone which would tend to advance the interest of the church. The people of Decatur and vicinity congratulate them in securing such able speakers for the occasion, and extend the hopes that the organization continues on its rapid progress.

CURRYVILLE BOYS HAVE MISHAP — Were in a Bad Runaway at Bluffton. Clarence Stalter and Dorphus Drumm, two young men from Curry- ■ ville, furnished a diversion at noon today by giving a runaway evhibtt'on, ; starting at the corner of Main and ' Market street, and finishing one block east. The boys were in a rig belong ing to Stalter and when they ap proached the corner their horse frightened at an interurban car. and began rearing and kicking. Drumm . gave a leap ever the wheels and alighted safely in the street, and said later that he did so in order to try to catch the horse and hold it. It was either that or he bought he was jumping to safety. If he wanted to catch the horse he was not quick enough, because it bolted toward the east and did not stop until it was brought up with a lurch in the yard east of Fred Kain's pop factory. An inventory showed that Stalter, who stayed with the rig, escaped uninjured and the only damage to the rig was a broken shaft. Even this breakage delayed the trip only a little. They ran across Cecil Beaver, another young fellow from near Curryville and he directed them to an old broken down buggy which be deserted at one of the feed barns a few weeks ago, with directions to take the shafts for their own use. They soon patched up their rig and got out of town without further mishap. —Bluffton News. , — ■ o With the return of cool weather life , is once more worth living and the coal man is laughing up his sleeve, as his time is coming. i The farmers are very busy at pres- < ent with the crops, and with a little i more rain every one will be a good 1 one. The summer in general has been one which takes the fancy of the farmer. ]

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THE SOCIAL DOINGS Miss Bessie Tonnellier Will Entertain a Number of Young People AT MAPLE GROVE Woman’s Home Missionary Society Will Meet—A Marshmallow Roast

Miss Bessie Tonnellier will give a picnic party at Maple Grove Park tomorrow evening to a party of young people. The main feature will be a sumptuous picnic supper, which will be enjoyed, after which dancing and other amusements will entertain the guests for the evening. Miss Helen Doswell will be the honored guest. One of the pleasant society events of the week will be the six o’clock 1 dinner party to be given by Miss Inez Snellen this evening in honor of Miss Helen Doswell, who is visiting here. A number of guests have been invited and the event will be a most delightful one.

Miss Ada Murray was a pleasant hostess last evening at a marshmallow roast given by her to a crowd of young people in honor of Miss Helen Doswell, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Those who were present at the affair were Misses Georgia Meibers, Inez Snellen, Rose Tonnellier and Miss Helen Doswell. An, enjoyable time is reported by all. All the members of the Baptist Aid Society will please be present Thursday afternoon at three o’clock at the church to transact some important bus- ■ iness. Don't forget the day and favor I the society with your presence. ■ Mrs. Joshua Parrish pleasantly entertained the W. R. C. club at her home this afternoon. A special program was given and much other business was transacted. After the business part of the afternoon was over the hostess served light refreshments which were very ( appetizing and which was enjoyed by all. A fine time is reported.

The Home Missionary Society of the M. E. church will have their regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at ,2:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. D. E. Studabaker, east of the city. She will be assisted in the work by Mrs. , F. V. Mills. The following program will be rendered: Devotionals Mrs. A. R. Bell Roll Call Secretary Music Miss Myrtle Beachler Paper: Young People’s number: “Just How Industrial Schools and Settlements” ....Mrs. D. N. Myers Music Miss Marie Beery Reading: “Story of Queen Esther.’’ Business. All those who are going will please meet at the Old Adams County Bank corner at 2:30 p. m. so as to have a ride out to the hostess’s home. All the members are requested to be present and a good time will be enjoyed.

Mrs. Victoria Hill will be hostess to a six o’clock dinner party to be given by her this evening at her home On Mercer avenue. Those who will comprise the party will be Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simcoke, of St. Louis. Mo„ Mrs. Simcoke, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kauffman and Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Mills of this city.

The members of the N. H. C. club and a number of other young ladies, will enjoy a picnic tomorrow at the Dorwin farm, north of the city, near Monmouth. The party will leave in the morning and will enjoy the Jay in the woods, taking w ith them well filled baskets of good things to eat. Miss Luis Winch, of Winona Lake, who arrived today to make a visit with Miss Frances Dugan, will be the honored guest. The Friday Night Euchre Club will meet next Friday evening with Mrs. Geo. Flanders and all the members are requested to be present. A delightful time will be on the program. Miss Pansy Bell will entertain the Menu-Ate Club at her home Friday!

evetiing. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will have a meeting at the heme of Mrs. Wm. Bosse on First street on Thursday afternoon and every member is requested to be present —o STRAW HAT ON SHELF It is Now Getting Near the Time flor the Felt Lid. September twentieth? Oh. dear, How' days are fleeting past me; And yet I have a haunting fear That my straw hat won’t last me Until that date; and, if it does, My last year’s felt’s not what it was. My straw hat was a nifty lid When on that glowing May day Beneath it, with some pride. I slid— It was, I think, on pay day; Its tint was right, its shape was swell It loked quite fetching, but oh, well. Through sun and rain, through dust and grime, It’s taken all the chances That come in good old summer time, With all its brief romances; But now, upon the first of Sept At style no longer it’s adept September twentieth, indeed! Am I to thank Chicago, Which strives to fill a long-felt need, And longer make the straw go? I fear, as I move up to that, My long felt need’s a new felt hat.

MATHEMATICAL WONDER BACK Returns to Milford After a Tour in Michigan. Milford, Ind., Sept. I.—Arthur F. Griffith, the mathematical prodigy, has returned to Milford, after a tour of various cities in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, where he demonstrated his ability in rapid mental calculating. He has figured out the day upon which Easter Sunday will fall each year in t'he twentieth century. He shows by mathematics that Easter Sunday in 1909 will fall on April 11 and 1910 or March 27. He has shown by figures that there is enough room in Wayne, township, Kosciusko county, ’ in which township Warsaw is located, ’ to locate every inhabitant of the American soil. The young man has also figured out the compound interest on one 3 cent for 1,908 years at 6 per eent and ' the space that this interest in silver 5 dollars would cover, something like 25,000 miles, lhe says. Griffith has appeared in many cities and towns of t northern Indiana. Q t The time for the old familiar ring • of the school bells is near and the 3 first of next week will witness the ■ students hunting up their books to be--1 gin another year’s study in the city schools. The members of the school 1 1 board, and the teachers will make an r effort to have this year’s schooling a very beneficial one to the scholars and in this they should be assisted by the parents as well. Many of the ! teachers have been attending insti- ' tutes, etc., during their vacation, dint have now returned to the city. The interest in the play, ‘Lena Rivers” is not confined to any class or age of women; the book has been popular with the last three generations and the managers claim that it is no unusual hing to see three or four generations in one family eome to the theater together to see the play. Tuesday, September 8. Mrs. J. A. Morris is confined to her home on west Wiley avenue on account of illness. While Mrs. Morris was at Lake George three weeks ago, she suffered a slight sun stroke and for some time was sick from the effects of the heat. She recovered, however, and was apparently all right until Sunday when she was again overcome with heat Since then she has been confined to her bed in a very serious condition. —Bluffton Banner. The funeral services of Miss Vena Butler, who died yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Butler in Root township. The Rev. Charles Dougherty, of Fremont will deliver the funeral sermon. Interment ’ill take place in Maplewood cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schafer, who have been visiting here during the summer, will leave today for Elkhart, South Bend and Grand Rapids. They will be absent about two weeks, returning here to remain until October when, they will go to Dallas, Texas, tor the winter.