Decatur Eagle, Volume 13, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 17 September 1869 — Page 4

Country Children. Little fresh violets, Born in the wildwood; Sweetly illustrating Innocent childhood! Shy as the antelope— , Brown as a berry-/ ' Free ns the mountaii/ air, Romping and merry! Blue eyes and hazel eyes Peeped from the hedges, Shaded by sun-bonnets Frayed at the edges! r Up in the apple-trees, ? Heedless of danger, Manhood in embryo, Stares at the stranger. Out in the hilly patch; Seeking the berries— Under the orchard-tree, Feasting on cherries— Tramping the clover-blossoms Down anong the grasses, No voice to hinder them— Dear lads and lasses! No grim propriety; No interdiction; Free as the birdlisgs From city restriction! Coining the purest blood— Strength ning each muscle— Donning health-armor ’Gainst life's coming bustle! Dear little innocents, Born in the wildwood; 0, that all little ones Had such a childhood! God's blue spread over them— God's green beneath them; No sweeter heritage Could wc bequeath them.

Wit, Wtefom, Ledger clerks disregard the injunction : “Post no Bills.” An aid for the topographical crops—the measuringworm. He who pelts every harking dog must pick up a great many stone. Experience is one of the oldest and best of teachers but her prices are ruinously high. A tombstone in a Western cemetery bears the suggestive inscription : “Gone up.” The Arabs allow a man to divorce himself from a wife who does not make good bread. A printers’ toast: “Woman—the fairest work in creation. No man should be without a copy. “Pretty girl, Amanda is.” “Ah ! is she blonde or brunette?” “Oh! she has her days of both.” “A dreadful little for a shilling,” said Skinflint to a druggist, of whom he had just purchased an emetic. Miss Asphyxia gives as a reason for declining to marry a widower the fact that she is down on secondhand children. It is said that a dog, taken in its infancy and held three quarters of an hour underwater, will never be troubled with hydrophobia. It is unwise to worry about that which cannot be helped, and foolish to worry about that which can be helped. Therefore, worry not at all.

An editor, alluding tp the demand for female suffrage, female doctors, and female clergymen, re marks that another want presents itself—that of female women. What should a young man carry with him when calling upon his affianced? Affection in his heart, perfection in his manners, and confection in his pockets. An Irishman dropped a letter in the post office the other day, with following memorandum on the corner, for the benefit of all indolent postmasters into whose hands it might fail: ‘-Please hasten the delay of this. Josh Billings says: “I don't be leaf in bad luck being sot for a man like a trap: but I hare known lots of folks, who, if there was any firstrate bad luck lying around loose, would be sure tew git one foot into it cnnyhow.” A paterfamilias, who was investigating the cause of a fearful racket in the dormitory, was met with this explanation: “I just pummelled Harry a little, because, you see. the deuced torment wouldn't let me say my prayers.” A good nature 1 traveller fell a sleep in a train a short time ago. and was carried a few miles beyond his destination. “Pretty good joke this, isn't it?” said he to a fellow passenger. “Yps, ajittletoo far-fetched,” was the rejoinder. A candidate for auditor ofpublic accounts was called upon for a speech. On rKing. he commenced : “Gentlemen, vou have called upon me for a few remarks. I have none to make—have no prepared speech. Indeed, fam no speaker. Ido not desire to be a speaker, I only want to l»eah auditor.

To be a woman of fashion is one of the easiest things in the world. A late writer thus describes it: “Buy everything vou don't want, and pay for nothing yon get; •mile on all mankind but your husband ; he happy everywhere but at home ”

FROYEFIELD & TODD, . - A,- - MANUFACTURERS OF SASH, BOORS, BLINDS -A.IXCI WINDOW FRAMES, Alley, North of the City Mills, FORT WAYNE, IND. ghg- A large stock of Doors, Sash and Window Frames on hand which will be sold cheap for Cash. All work made of P'ue lumber. vl2n~y2 f IAMOS! O. U. HILL, Yos. 51 & 54 Calhoun Street, FORT WAYNE, IND., Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Pianos, American Organs, Melodeons, and all kinds of Small Instrnmeiitsi. Sole Agent for Wm. Knabe & Co's Pianos, Baltimore; and Stienway & Son s Pianos, New York. Also Agent for Wheeler & Wilson's sl ewing Machines. Parties desiring to purchase will do well to give me a call. vllnll.

DAVIS & BRO., BOOK BINDERS, A.JNTX3 Blank Book and Paper Box Manufacturers, N 0.25 Calhoun s t., Opposite Court House FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. :b: VMagazines," Music,andold Books, etc., bound and re-bound in any style desired. . s attention paid tocountv work. T. ADELSPERGER, Agent, vlOn'l. Decatur, Ind.

GEORGE GOULD, Manufacturer and Dealer in UPHOLSTERY & BEDDING, Mattresses, Pillows, Bolsters, Bed Comforters, —AND—BUDS, SPRING LOUNGES, CHURCH CUSHIONS, .jc„ No. 37 Corner of Barr & Columbia Sts., <r FORT WAYNE, * v12u25 A. CRABBS & SON, Dealers in all kinds of

GENERAL HARDWARE, STOVES, TI2ST AVARE, STONE COAL, Glass, Sash, Doors, &c., DECATUR, INDIANA. Ten per cent, will be deducted from all bills over One Dollar, except on Iron, Nails, or Stoves, for CASH. X*TThe highest market price paid for all kinds of Country Produce. Cash paid for Poultry and Game. v!2n4ltf. -VOTICE TO FARMERS. JOHN M EIDERS, wishes to announce to the farmers of this county, that he is the authorized Agent for the sale of the CELEBRATED BUCKEYE reaper; mower HAY RAKE, AND Parties wishing to buy are requested to give him a call. Ware rooms at his old stat d, on Second street, Dfecatur, Indiana. May 7, 1569.

J. M. XVTTMVX. G. C. POl-EZ i Late of Decatur. XVTTIAX A: DODEZ, Corner Main and Harrison streets, one square-west of Main St. Exchange; FORT WAYNE, IND. r COMPLETE Stock of GROCERIES alwaysoa hand at the lowest prices Highest Price always paid tor Butter, I*ggs and other Country Produce. „ jISnS MTTMAN & DODEZ. MoCULLOCH & RICHEY Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hardware, Tinners' Slock. Agricultural Implements, STOVES, Xo. st Columbia Street, t. H.i'cnurs, 1 FORT "AY XL. IXP sv-nrr j „ vl2n!3yl

CABINET WAREROOMS! BARTHEL & YAGER WOULD respectfully call the attention of the public to the fact that they keep constantly on hand, and manufacture to order, all kinds of FurtNiTrrn.E, —SUCH AS—BUREAUS, STANDS, BEDSTEADS, Breakfast, Dining, Si< and Centre TABIjES, LOUNGES, CUPBOARDS, SECRETARIES, CHAIRS. Jfc. All of whieh we will sell cheaper than any other establishment of the kindin this county. All work warranted to be made out of clear and seasoned lumber. Plcasecalland examineour Furniture and Prices before purchasing elsewhere. We also make to order all kinds, sizes and styles of COFFINS. We have a first class Hearse with which to attend Funerals, whenever desired.on reasonable.terms. Repairing done to order. find Furniture rooms on 2nd Street, opposite the Public Square, Decatur.lndiana. vlln9yl.

KNOFF’S ART GALLERY! H. B. KNOFF, Artist, Decatur, - - - Indiana, 4 NNOL’NCES to his patrons and the "2k people generally, that he is prepared to accommodate them with every style of Picture known to the Art. Special attention paid to the taking of children's pictures. Having lately purchased a MAMMOTH SOLAR CAMERA, specially designed for taking PHOTOGRAPHS LIFE SIZE! I am now prepared TO COPY ALL KINDS OF PICTURES and enlarge them to any size, without the slightest injury to the original picture. A large assortment of FRAMES keptconstaptly on hand. vlGnstf.

IMMENSE SALES -ATWARD’S CHINA STORE. Imjorter. Wholesale & Retail Dealer, 48 Calhoun Stregty Opposite the Court House, FORTWAYN INDIANA. I — Looking Glasses. FRUIT JARS OF ALL KINDSGoods will besold at the following Prices until further notice : 1177 picccsbest stoneChina,§2s to 30 00 ' 100 12 00 152 “ “ “ •* $5 to 550 12 Wine Glasses, 1 00 12 Goblets, large size, §2 to 8 00 | Tumblcts each, 05 ! Crocks, thatboiling water will not break, per gallon, 12 j ; 0 common Plates, 6 common Teas, 30 Wall Paper best quality, per roll, 16 j Window Blinds, 5 in a roll, 40 • Satin Wall Paper, per roll, 28 Glass Molasses Cans, tin tops, 35 ! Tin Toilet Set, 3 pieces, §5 to 6 00 I StoneChinaßowlandl’itcher, 1 5012 00 Common “ $1 to 1 25 Stone China Plates, 75 Stone China Tens, 75 Beer Mugs 12 for 2 00 Labeled Bnr Decanters and Stopper», 65c to 1 00 Pails and Wash Boards each, 25 Whiskey Glass, 12 for 1 00 ' 6-ineh Glass dishes, 50 10 > 12 Cup Plates, gla«a, 40 Steel Knives and Forks, per sett, 150 Ijtrgc Glass Bowls, §1 to 1 25 Knives and Forks, 1 00 , Thick Hotel Dishes, each, 121 Large 3-hoop Tubs, 1 25 Large 2-lioop Tubs, 1 10 Glass Sugar*, each, 40 Large Lamp®.each, , 50. GO. 80(7? 1 10 Spocn and Castor and Plated Goods China, Glass Bowls, Ivory Handled i Knives, in fact everything in tie China line, will be sold lower than in any i other house. v11n46.

O. ID- HUJFLIZ), I- Manufacturer of Sash, Doors, and Blindsl lid' Cnoal, K'>t of Go* IToris, FORT WAYNE. INDIANA. co:—— * stem work promptly executed, vll n*2s

JOB PRINTING. “EAGLE" JOB PRINTING J? OFFICE, -t y j ■ ) , :: - A DECATUR, INDIANA. tite respectfully call the t V attention of the public to our increased facilities for the execution of every description of PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL JOB PRINTING. . e G Having recently made largo additions of new and fancy styles of TYPE, BORDER, & ORNAMENTAL, . ■ * to our Job Department, we are now prepared to execute every description of Printing required in a Country Job Office, such as

CARDS, LABELS, CIRCULARS, BALL TICKETS, . PROGRAMMES, BILL II EADS, LETTER HEADS, PAMPHLETS, ORDER BOOKS, HANDBILLS, BLANK NOTES, LEGAL BLANKS, Special attention given to _ - Colored & Poster Printing. w._ ' • • * Orders Respectfully Solicited » « Axo Satisfaction Gvaraxteep. Jf=rw Address *ll orders to the lEAGLE,” DECATUR. IND.

GUICAT REDUCTION -—in SUGAR, COFFEE, TEA, &c. &c. &c. Y ■ ■ ■ . SUGABS ~ We have not advanced. Granulated, Crushed, and Powdered, per pound .- J6jc Coffee, A, ' Coffee, B, ]*> c Porto Rico, Yellow, 7 pounds for 51 or c Havana, Brown, ■. • • • *“2 C m-RA » TEAS I TEAS ! Our Tea Trade has increased so rapidly that we now have to purchase whole car loads at a time. This shows the extent of our business and the quality of out Teas. Our purchasing direct of the importers enables us tg sell 50c per pound less than other Houses, as we save the profits of the jobber, speculator and wholesale grocer, which is twenty to thirty cents per pound. Every Pound Warranted or Money Refunded. Young Hyson, per pound 80c, §I.OO, 1.25, 1.40, best §I.OO Imperial, “ 1.25,1.50, “ 100 Oolong, (Black.) “ 75c, 1.00, “ 125 Japan, very cbsice, . 1.00, “ 1.25 English Breakfast “ l-0&» “ 1.--J Chinese Mixture, 11 1.00, “ l.~u Rio Cotrcc,per pound, 20c, 22, best 25. o FISH. All Kinds Reduced One Dollar Per Barrel. White Fish, No. 1, per pound sc, half barrel, ? • 9? Trout, and Pickerel, No. 1 per pound sc, half barrel, dot) Skinned Cat, No. 1, per lb. 7c, half barrel, . 0 00 Lake Herring, 1c each, half barrel, * 'J. EackereZ 5c each, or in Kits | inWhite Fish, in Kits 1 J Cod Fish, per pound, 3c, best 7c. TOB \CCOS . • j All fish warranten fresh and good or Navy f* tt>, * • 40c, Best 50 money refunded. All other goods n t Smoking, “ 20 “ 25 equally low prices. We guarantee a sa v . Coffee Essence, 7 boxes for 25.ing of 50 cents on the dollar to our cu Best Saleratus, 73 lb ~ 10 tomers, nt the Good Molasses, f' gallon, 50| FORT WAYNE FRI IT HOUSE.

NEW JEWELY STORE! uxr DECATUR.! JAMES LALLEY, Announces to the citizens of Adamsi County and vicinity, thathe has purchas- ’ ed the JEWELRY STORE • in Decatur, of Mr. Ezra Lyster, and will i continue the business at the old stand, I where he will keep constantly on hand r a large and complete assortment of W atclicß, Cloclxs, «T o-welx’y, TJotlona » Spectacles, &e., which he offers at prices to suit the times. Repairing of all kinds done on short notice. All work warranted as represented. v12n39 JAS. LALLEY. CRABBS & BICE DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, HATS & CAPS, BOOTS & SHOES, GROCEHIES , Que enswar o, CABPETS, . oX El OX>OTXI S, 1 NOTIONS, dec:, • I DECATUR. INDIANA. ■ . • J3TAII of the above gooda will ’ be sold very cheap for Cash or. Country Produce. v!2n3l MAYER & WRAFFE, -DlfikLEBS IXWatches, Clocks, Jewelry, SILVER AXD SILVER-PLATED WARE. I Goli, Silrer and Steel Spectacles Columbia Street, vllnolyl*. FORT WAYNE,IND I BLANKS. Blank deeds, notes. Justices Blanks. Constables Blanks. *• ("le orncE

tin wAitt:! A.JSTX3 STOVESSB I T I H. W. KOVER, , Second Street, Opposite the Clerk's Office, I • • f Decatur, Ind., I I) ESPECTFL LLY announces to the 1 citizens of Adams county, and the I public in general, that he keeps constnntj ly on hand a large assortment of STOVES, -SUCH ASCOOK, PARLOR AND OFFICE STOVES A large stock of Tin and Japan Ware, Os his own manufacture, always on hand. He is also prepared to put up Lightning Rods and Tin Snonting, and in fact is prepared to do all kinds o work pertuing to hisbusiness, including COPPER SMITHING. He is prepared to fill all orders in his line, of his own manufacture, either at Wholesale or Retail, at lower prices than can be furnished by any other house in the county. | oaY“Call and examine his stock. Repairing done toordcr. vlOnlltf FIRST IN THE MARKET! I xJL J. G. FLEDDERMAN, Merchant Tailor, I No, 25 Main Street, Fort vV nync. Ind.. HAS just returned from the East, with tbechoicest and largest assortment of ” P’ALL <0 WINTER GOOPS Ever exhibited in this market,.which be ■ is ready to make np in the most fashionI able styles, at prices which cannot fail | to please. A large stock of Ready-Made Clothing andGents’ Furnishing Goode kept constantly on hand. Come and examine before biiyingebiewhcrc. B®“Two good coat makers wanted, vllnll J. G. FLEDDERMAN

SADDLE & HARNESS SHOP. FL. ZBTJFLJNTS, -MANUFACTURER AND DEALER 1NSaddles , Harness , BRIDLES, - COLLARS, HALTERS, WHIPS, BRIDLEBITS, HA MES, se., fr., Decatur, - - - Indiana. I keep constantly on hand and manufacture to order, Saddles, Harness, Bridles Collars, Halters, whips, FlyNets, &c., whichwill Sell Cheaper than any other establishment in the county. All Work Warranted to’ be of good material and put up in a subj. stantial manner RepairingDoneto Order on short notice. Call and examine my work and prices. A good stock always on hand. SHOP—On Second street,in Meibers’ building. v11n47. R. BURNS. DE GROFF NELSON & CO., -DEALERSINGRAI N, SEEDS, -ANDAgricultural Products Generally, Proprietors of the ELM PARK NURSERY, (Established in 1850.) I EXPERIMENTAL STOCK, FRUIT, U Grain, Seed and Vegetable Farm four miles cast of the City of Ft. Wayne, 1 on the New Haven Pike. Agricultural Ware House, Farm Implements, Machinery, Grain, Flour and Seed Store, Opposite Aveline House, on Calhoun street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. PURE CIDER VINEGAR, warranted free from poisonous compounds; furnished nt their Factory on the Fruit Farm, or at the Store, nt quantities to suit purchasers. 1 vl2 n 25.

FORT IV AY YE HOOP SKIRT FACTORY No. 91 Columbia St.. Hoop Skirts in New Styles, Made of the very nest material, cAeaper than ever, and will be Repaired Free of Charge when broken. CORSETS, nn ImmeiiHC Stock. Cheaper mid Bettor tlinn the Clienpcat. Every Corset Warranted all Whalebone DRESS TRIMMINGS and BUTTONS, an entire new stock, well selected and rich. LADIES’ UNDERCLOTH, a complete stock. PARASOLS, n full line. NOTIONS, WORSTEDS,and othcrarticlestoo numerous to mention. Will be sold cheap, nt the Hoop Skirt Factory, JOSEPH BLACK. vl2n7yl. Proprietor. 20 TER CENT. CHEAPER. BOOTS & SHOES TEIUMS CA.8II! CONFER & HOLTHOCSE •Announce to _ the citizens pf Decatur “ and vicinity, that bave j u ? l \ rcce ’ vet ’ tbc ‘ r Spring & Sumnicr stock of BOOTS and SHOES, which they are to sell SJO Pe r Cent. Cheaper than Inst years prices. Our stock comprises Men’s, Boy'a, Ladies and Misses Boots, Shoes, and Gaiters, and Slippers, of every grade and price, Children’s Wear in great variety; in fact every thing usu, ally found in a’City Shoe Store. CUST M W'ORK of every description done to order. Particular attention paid to fine work. None but experienced workmen employed. We keep uo apprentices. Mendingdonc on shorenotice. All work warranted. ... Country Shoemakers supplier IT. S. MAID. new stage line BETWEEN Decatur, Indiana and St. Man’s, OWo, ALSO, FROM DECATUR TO MONROEVILLE, IND., The imdereisneil wtH run St««e» re«uUzlr b« twn ij the above named an follow a.to-jji V Leave Decatur, for St. Mary a, on Mondays aud F kt pte.lur, ob T»«odo>« »nd Sa L«v"K?Btur.f«r itoßrueTllle. ”’ rl withtr»lnerannfuirbotH*a)»<>i»‘fc* Pttlfbvrg, Ft. ir«yßr # Chitofo R.R 1 Biltatao do . nener.l "';^ 1 h 6 ‘^* ~,e ’ rorf ’ r G’Ea r FKTTCI

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