Democratic Press, Volume 1, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 4 April 1895 — Page 5

Berne Items Mr, Anics Rcusspf et*?rr»«'d home Fr day fronj < bi ago. where he has been a.<> :.g m«-d!cal college. Judge Bobo of Decatur, was in t )wn Fr da of last week. Jacob Atz sold eight sets of doub’e La ue»s on Saturday. Jacob is a hustler. Adolf Wdxemnn became papa of a big l>oy Sunday forenoon. Folks ail well. J. F. Lachot moved to his new home on west Main street Monday. Rev. Stein Liger left Monday to a<tend confervcceat Elkhart. Chris Gerber moved in his new propei ty formerly the Boeg’i property Tuescay. Mrs. Geiger of B uflio- . Ohio, has moved in j her residence nor th of school hG.’w . Our s d'oo.-s will c.ose on Tuesday of ne: t : week. There will be some good temperance leeturesgiven by a miss'onary lady on Saturday and Sunday evening newt. Admission free. A sister of Mr. Rud Moser is here on a visit, i She resides in Switzerland. Union Items. Mr. George Gay is n on the tick list. Mr. Thomas Venier and family visited her parents. Mr. Oscar Brothes. last Sunday. Mr. Gus Broadbeck and wife, and Mr*. Job a Cramer, were the guests of Wesley Bow * • and family last Sunday. Miss Florence Mid<*lel*»n v sited relatives in Decatur last week. Miss Jessie Myers and sister, of Tennes>-< are the guests of Wesley Bowser and fan’ y. Miss Essie Kern was the guest of Miss Kat e Mauler last Thursday. oMr. Lewis Swartz and fain’ly spent last Sunday at Willshir". Ohio. Albert Manlier made a flying trlptoOh’o last Saturday after the convention. W1 at was thecause? The Sunday School convention held at Calvary last Saturday evening was well attended and an interesting program was carried out in the absence of Rev. Stoopsand Mr. Vancamp of Decatur. who were expected totak? an interesting part. There was a slight disturbance in the back part of the house, bet those of their own school should remember that if they expect outsidets to keep quiet they must leave all courting and &port*ng at home. Pleasant Mills. Pleasant Mills is still booming. Normal school commenced last Monday with Prof. Hurless as instructor. Dr. Vizard has purchased the f mnerly owned by Mrs. Cowan and will make quite a change in the way of improvement. John Armstrong and wife. ot ; lndianapolis, are here visiting his parents. A. J. Wood, the cheap groceryman. h«s moved Into his new business room and he invites one and all to make him a visit. Samuel Steele has made quite an improve-} meat in the way of a new npgrouud cellar. Those two young, flighty girls who went off i on a rather wild outing, in which a young man | also figured, have attempted to excuse them-1 s Ives and throw all the blame upon him. on the ground that he exercised hypnotic influence over them. From what we have been able to glean from lengthy sensational ac-| counts it would seem rather that the young man had been bewitched by an excitable pair of black eyes. We have enough of old I Adam left in ns to believe that Eve is often} the tempter, and that young men ought not tobeara 1 toe blame Ju a complication with I a hysivical and necoticyoung woman. Geneva Items. E. B. Maynard was at Linn Grove the latter part of last week. Frank Haviland and Pat Kelley were in Ft. Wayne last week. Mr. White, the livery man. was in Decatur Thursday of last week. Chas. O. Harper left the fl r *t of the week for Rockford. Illinois, where he will spend the summer. C. N. Brown and wife were in Portland last Monday.

A. G. Briggs moved his house on West Line street in Pyle’s addition, to make room for his new brick residence. Wm. Walters left for Lima Monday. The masquerade ball Monday evening wasa grand success. The attendance was good and all report a good time. Dr. A. J. Haughton of Linn Grove, was in town the latter part of last week on business. Jim York was at Bluffton last week. Fred Hoffman of Hartford township, was in in town last week. John America spent last Sunday at home in Decatur. Otis Juday was at Portland last week. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon of Portland. were visiting here Monday. . I). C. Baker of Decatur, attended the ball here Monday evening. Jim York and Pat Kelley were at Fort Wayne Monday. Harry Juday. who has been sick for some time, i* slowly improving acd will soon be able to be out. Fremont Degolier was in town the latter part of last week Frank Haskell left Monday for his home in the east, fora short stay with friends. Jacob Deitsch left Tuesday on a trip to the lower part of New Mexico for his health. If the climate agrees with him and he finds a good location he will move there. Aspy & Miller are busy at work digging the cellar for their new brick business block. Several of our citizens were at Logansport attending conference. Bob linn yon spent Sunday at home, west of Berne. Mrs. A G, Briggs is in Celina, the guest of her parents. David Runyon and his son Elmer of Linn Grove, weir iu Lown Munday. Otis Miller was at Berne, Sunday, the guest of his best girl. Denny Shields moved to Portland the first of the week. The Shamrock girls were out fora ride last Sunday. A good time is reported. Chas. Haviland and wife were at Bryant last Friday. Jess Rupe of Decatur, was in town Monday. Bergman Bros, of Portland, spent Saturday and Sunday in town. “Blessings on the head of Cadmus or whoever it was that first invented books. Also on the head of him who devised the scheme of getting up a dictionary that should have in it all the works that are in all of the books in the English language. This dictionary is “The Standard, published by the Funk & Wagnals Co., N. A The chief examiner of the patent office at Washington, D. C., says that it is not only the best dictionary in the English language but by far the best dictionary of any language. So if you want the latest and best get “The Standard.”

- AfterTHREE MONTHS! j of Daily Wear 7 : : V z' - k / :l I This Collar lls Still is Gpod £ That’sbeca j it h? "CJiLLi’tom”'! ‘ ' I 5 Collar. Its origin «’cor f was 25 cts. < ‘ Sand it cost tlie weeper nothing after-'! > wards to keep it vie a; . k soiled. ! ssimplv wipe oJ‘ wuh or v.elv fclotL F - a J ? These collars ci '•••. q--» - ? r . < \prooj\ and are toe or.lv waterproof% , Sgoods jr.-.de with : 1 Liter* niir.g of £ | linen; the-efore the only ones that £ 5 can last and p ve nhnolute «atisfac-$ 5 tion. Every piece of the genuine is | Sstamped as follows; ~ J i jLL to* TRAOf ■ 3L 'Wark. I i Refase anvthin? that is not so ? ['marked, and if your dealer has not j [: got the right Kind send direct to us, ♦ 1 [enclosing amount, and we will mail ? I [you a sample postpaid. Collars 25 5 [lets, each Cnffis 50 cts. pair. Giv J [[size, and state whether stand up or J ■ [ turned-down collar is wanted. J [!THE CELLULOID COMPANY,! 5 427-29 Broadway, MEW YORK, * WHEN OTHERS FAIL. Consult With Doctor H. E. Keller. Physo-Med’cal Physician and Surgeon, fo’ me ly of Chicago, now known as Decam. ’s leading and most successful Speciclwllst. He males a specialty of all forms of Chronic Diseases* such as Blood and Skin Diseases. Sores, Spots. Pimples. Scrofula. Private Diseases. Tumors, Tetter. Eczema, Asthma, Indolent Ulcers, Acute and Chronic Bronchit's. (’atar-h, Heart Trouble. Diseases us the Eye. Neuralgia, Rheumatism. Piles, Fistula. Fissures. Rectal Ulcers. Nervous Debility of the young, middle aged and old peup'v. Diseases of Women and Children, and* In fact all diseases that the hnrnan body is heir to. My past and uniform success encourages n e in promising full satisfaction to ail my patients. Consultations at my office, free; German and English spoken. I will also attend to all calls day or night, city or country, doing a general practice and conforming si > ictly to the principles of the Physo-Medical School of Medic’ ir. There are no poisons used in my method of treatment. 1 keep a fullilneof drugs on hand and furnish all medicines from my office. 1 hope by strict adherence to the principles of truth and honest defiling to merit you patronage. lam yours truly.

H. E. KELLEK, M. D. Office over Holthousc’s* Shoe Store, on west side of Second street. Residence near corner of Fourth and Madison streets, opposite the Catholic church. Office hours from Ba. m. to 11 a. m.. and from 1 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p. m. Lock box 144. Te ephone 79. We want to call your attention to the new Standard dictionary. It is the dictionary for doctors, lawyers, ministers, business men, teachers and everybody. It is edited by specialists in all its departments, insuring completeness of vocabulary and accuracy ot statement. It has 301,864. words from ato z; 48,000 additional in the appendix; over 5,000 illustrations; 247 eminent specialists on editorial statE It is the handiest for reference and the best dictionary for you. Get it. J. A. Anders in, agent, Huntington, Ind. Notice to Taxpayers. Your tax is now due, and if not paid by the third Monday7 in April, at 5 p. m., they will be returned delinquent. Positively no receipts made out. Dan P. Bolds, Treasurer. J. D. Hale has just received a full line of May s Northern Grown Seeds which are acknowledged to be superior to all others, being earlier, hardier and more productive. They were grown in 1894, near St, Paul, Minnesota. You are invited to call and see them before purchasing. Prices to suit the times. The Bargain Store next door to Postoffice, is the cheapest place for Glass and Queensware, Tinware, Small Hardware and Household Goods. I have also a lot of Men’s and Boy's Shoes, which we are closing out at low prices, also have regular shoemaker’s outfit and soles. Carpenter Tools. Come and examine our prices and be surprised. E. STREIT. Just Received. A full line of Grass Seeds, including Timothy .Kentucky Blue Grass, Red Top, Orchard Grass, English and Italian Rye Grass. Also medium and mammoth Red, Alsyke. Alfalfa, Scarlet and Crimson Clover, and a full assortment of field and garden seeds. Call and see us. J. D. Hale.

SPRING OPEPIPG, ... Everybody invited to call and see the immense I'-UJ O stock of Fine Shoes & Slippers| Mwe have just received. We have the largest jggj assortment and finest line of OXFORDS and V/ALKING SHOES that was ever brought to the city. We also have an immense stock ot Working Shoes for men and boys that will .be sold cheaper than ever. filVI Our aim in selling shoes is to give the best material and style for the least Pw tSg money. W E AKE HERE FOR Bl SINE-.-. Yours to serve. R. J. HOLTHOUSE & BRO. telHiSHlfliSilßiHii

Special Notice to consumers of natural gas furnished by Decatur Trenton Rock Mining Co. that in case of turning off gas into the main lines on account of unavoidable accident, the sign d (<» all will be the court house bell J. S. Bowers, Secy. See Yager Bros., druggists, for wall paper. All kinds of Garden and Field Seeds in Bulkat J. Niblick & Son. Lowest prices on wall paper at Yager Bros, drug store. New line Carpets, Lace Curtains and Draperies in all the latest designs. J. Niblick & Son. See Yager Bros, stock of wall paper, the largest and cheapest. Seed Potatoes. A fine lot of Early Rose Potatoes. just shipped in from Michigan, at Myers & Middleton. Yager Bros, carry the largest stock of wall paper at prices from 10c. up. New line Dress Goods in endless varieties. Prices lower than ever. Call and see them. J. Niblick & Son. John S. Peterson will be found at the law office of R. S. Peterson, where he is representing several good fire insurance and loan companies Dress Goods in allthelatest styles. The largest open stock ever shown in the city. No trouble to show goods. J. Niblick & Son. The new clothing store of Ike Rosenthall is simply immense with a line of goods unequalled in style and price. See him for Suits. For fine Carriage and Buggy painting call at Smith Bros, wagon shop, or H. M. Romburg. Use Murphy’s best finishing varnish and Brewster colors. P. W. Smith has purchased all the timber on land in Adams county owned by Joseph D. Nuttman, consisting of about 500 acres, and hereby warn all persons to keep off of said land and not to cut or remove any timber from said land. P. W. SMITH. Settle Up. Having retired from the Boot and Shoe business, I take this method of notifying those indebted to call and settle. The accounts must be closed up at once, so call at the old stand where I may be found at any time. Yours, etc , A. HOLTHOUSE. J. T. FRANCE. J, T. MERRYMAN, N. P. FRANCE A MERRYMAN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, DECATUR. IND. Office—Nos. 1. 2 and 3. over Adams Co. Bank. We refer, by permission, to Adams Co. Bank. A. P. BEATTY J. F. MANN MANN & BEATTY, ATTORNEYS AT LAW And Notaries Public. Pension claims prosecuted. Odd Fellows building. I GEORGE R. DICKERSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND NOTARY PUBLIC Pensions and Collections a specialty. Office in the John C. Hale Building GENEVA. .... INDIANA. J. 3D. HALE DEALER IN Grain, Seed, Wool, Salt, Oil, Coal, Lime, Fertilizers. Elevators on the Chicago & Erie and Clover Leaf railroads. Gffice and retail store southj east corner of Second and Streets. |rar“Y our patronage solicited. 1

H. F. COSTELLO. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office on west side of Second Street, over Tevert a Hardware Store. Residence on west Third Street, between Monroe and Jackson. Calls promptly attended to day and night. Money to Loan. I have money to loan onthe Loan Association plan. No fees to be pa>d by lonxiweis • .. ton 'ii motiej on .• feki daysnoUce. Buy a houie and stop pay ng 'em. Lt»w rs»e of interest. Office over Donovan & Bremer camp. Central Grocery, Decatur. Ind. PAUL HOOPER P. W. Smith. Pres J. B. Holthouse. V-Prrs C. A. Pugan, Cash. E.X. Ehinger, Asst Cash , Decatur National Bank Decatur, Ind. CAPITAL STOCK SIOO,OOO Directors—P. W. Smith. William A. Kuebler. J. D. Hale, D. G. M. Trout. J. H. Hobroch, C. ! A. Dugan and John B. Hollhouse. Tlnsbank does a grne»-. . banking business, loans money I upon approved se« urity. discounts paper. 1 makes collections, sends money loany point, buys countv and i <y orders. '1 merest given ou money deposited on time certificates. Capital $120,000. Established 1871 THE OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK Decatur, Indiana. Does a general banking business, makes collections m a’i parts of the country. Buys to»s <>. towt'M pa nd county order*. Foreign ard douiesL c ex'ha nge bought and sold. Interest paid on time deposits. Office)s—W. H. Niblick. President: D. Studeb<? ke Vice P esidem; K. K. Allison. Cashier, and C. S. Ass’*.tant Cashier V Erie bines. ■■ \ ®JI 3b in effect No- \ vember 25, 1894. Trains leave Decatur as follows: WEST. No. 5. vestibule limited, daily for ' Chicago | 2:13 p. m. No. 3. PaHßc express, daily fori. Chicago f 1:27 a. m. No. 1. • ,i r*s da v except Sun- / day for ( U'cago ... f 10H5a. m. No. 31. 'ocai. daily except Sun- i day f 10:45 a. m. | EAST No. 8. vestibu'e limited, dally for i New Yo-k and Boston f 8:08 p. ni. No. 2. e-. > e--. <». dy except Sun- * day ’or New York f 1:55 p. m. No. 12. e o e*s.. da y for New * Y’O' k f 1:31 a. m. , No. 30. lo« ; . da ! v except Sun-' day. ‘ f 10:45 a. in. i Through coaches and sleeping cars to New York and Boston. Trains 1 and2stop a? all stations on the C. A E. Division. T -a : n No. 12 ca ies through s’eeo : ng cars to Co* uio nos. C <*‘ev he. Or I cothe, Waverly. p o-tstoortb. vUiod. and Kenova, via Co*umbos. Hoc ug Vai.’ey & To'edo, and Norfolk & Westei u Lues J. W. DeLong. Agent. W G Mac Edwards. T P. A.. Huntington. The G. R. & I. (Effect Jan. 20. 1895.) TRAINS NORTH. ♦No. 3. +No. 5. *No. 1. [ Richmond 11:00 am 11.25 pm 3:30 pm Parry 11:10 “ 3:40 •’ Votaw 3:48 “ Harley 3:51 “ Fountain City. 11:25 ” 3:57 “ Johnson 11:35 ” 4:10 “ Lynn.. 11:40 " 12:02am 4:15 “ Snow Hill ll:4*i “ 4:21 “ Woods 11:49 “ 4:24 “ Winchester .... 42:00 “ 12:20 a m 4:34 “ Stone 12:10 pm 4:44 “ Ridgeville 12:19 ” 12:36 am 4:5-3 “ Collet 12:32 “ 5:05 “ Portland 12:42 “ 12:54 am 5:17 “ Jay 12:52 “ 5:«6 “ Briar.t Geneva 1:07 ” 1:14 am 5:41 ” Ceylon 5:43 “ Berne 1:18 “ 5:51 “ Monroe. 1:36 “ 6:01 “ DECATUR 1:47 1:44 am 6:12 Monmouth 6:18 “ , William* 2:01 “ 6:26 “ Hoagland 2:06 “ 6:31 “ j Adams _ 6:43 “ I Fort Wayne.... 2:35 “ 2:20 am 6:55 “ I ♦Daily, except Sunday. +Daily to Grand ; Rapids. TRAINS SOUTH. ♦No. 2. +No. 6. ?No. 4. j Fort Wayne.... I:lspm 11:45pm 5:45am Adams * 5:58 i Hoagland 1:39 “ 12:15am 6:13 “ Williams 1:45 “ 12:21 “ 6:18 “ Monmouth 6:24 “ DECATUR. 1:59 “ 12:37 “ 6:30 “ Monroe 2:13 “ 12:50 ” 6:44 “ Berne 2:25 “ 1:02 " 6;56 “ Ceylon 7:04 “ Geneva 2:35 “ 1:14 “ 7:06 “ Briant 2:44 “ 1:24 “ 7:15 “ Jay 1:31 “ 7:21 “ Portland 3:00 “ 1:41 " 7:30 “ Collett 1:51 “ 7:41 ‘ Ridgeville... . 3:24 “ 2:03 “ 7;50 “ Stone 2:14 “ 7:59 “ Winchester.... 3:44 “ 2:2ii “ 8:09 “ Woods 2:34 “ 8:22 “ Snow Hill 2:36 “ 8:25 “ Lynn 4:05 “ 2:42 “ 8:32 “ Johnson 2:47 *’ 8:38 “ Fountain City. 4:21 “ 2:57 “ 8:49 “ Haley 8:55 “ Votaw 8:59 “ | Parry 9:08 “ Richmond 4:45 “ 3:20 “ 9:15 “ +Daily Grand Rapids. tDaily ex. Sunday. Jeff Bryson, Agent O. L. Lockwood. Gen. Pas. Agent. Abstract and legal cap paper for sale at this office.

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Our Cloak Department is now complete with all the latest novelties, extra full sweep, and at prices lower than ever. If you want the correct styles, see our line and you will find what suits you. ISTotat I_jirre Strirt Waists. JESSE NIBLICK & SON. —sai— swim A. K. GRUBB, General Insurance Agent Agent for the Ohio Farmers Insurance Co.; Union Central Life Insurance Co.; Standard Accident Insurance Co.; The Franklin of Philadelphia; Firemans Fund of California and the Western of Toronto. Farm loans without commission and at a low rate of interest with the privilege of partial payment at any time. Give me a call.

fl General liivitatien8 7 — WE EARNESTLY INVITE ALL IN MEED OF CLOTHING This Spring and Summer, to give us a call. We have a larger supply than usual, this spring, in CLOTHING Gent’s Furnishing Goods And sell them at a very low price. Men's Suits from $3.75 up. Boys’ Suits from SI.OO up. Underwear, 50c. a suit, good. We haven't the time, and the goods are too numerous to mention the prices of all. Come in and see us and we will show you what we can do for you. B. HOL-TH6USE 5 £O.

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