Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 25 February 1904 — Page 4

Country Correspondence. Linn Grove. J h-i Woger transacted business tit Bl tl't..it last Wednesday. Al .art Ki idel is making prepared > .hi building line dwelling this Slimmer. S > lie p -rsun sacarflced their honor—,. (hey had any—by breaking into the locked poultry house of Moses Augsherger hist Wednesday night and purloined several of his fowls. Augsberger does not claim to be the Moses tha smote the water but will smite the heads of the thieves should he catch them in the act. The program rendered by our Literary Society was one of desired interest. Following enchanting vocal and instrumental music came the exaugur.il address by the out going president, H. E. Rittgers, inaugural address by President elect C. E. Runyon. Speeches by L. E. Opliger and D. L. Miller were in order. Resolved that capitol punishment should be abolished was the matter of debate. The affirmative carried a two thirds vote of the ' judges. With cherishing prospects did our people await the pending of the Washintgon Memorial which was tendered by Heller sFamous Junior I Band on Monday evening., the | National day of the father of this country. Our fondest hop* was realized by reason of the termina- i tion of a grand success from any ' stand point. The judicious calssical I music as rendered by the above local renowned company together with the patriotic speeches delivered by S. P. Hoanm and L. L Baumgartner gladened the hearts, inspired the souls and enlightened the minds and filled the large audience with enthusiasm, which was shown by their many and prolonged en-1 cores. The history of this band is , briefly told. It has been fifteen months since Bert Heller induced > a few of his comrades to organize a brass band, additional members were added from time to time when now they command twenty instruments. It is worthy of remark that proficient outside help was very meager, their success being almost

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solely due to the untiring efforts I of the organizer and director, Mr. ( Heller, who spared neither time noi ■ pains in raising the standard in this art however he prompted by boys | who had excelsior written t on thier ] banners. Prof. Heller in presenting their entrefainment had but a single object, namely that to please his audience. To this end the utmost diligence and means 1 were blended in drill, and decora- ’ tions of the room was simply faultless for the special occassion. The last session for the season of the H. T. P. teachers institute was held in the high school room here I Saturday Feb. 20. First subject, Ivanhoe, S. P. Hoffman and E. C. Runyon. The subject as divided was ably handled by the speakers. A motion prevailed to discontinue the regular institute work for the i day and the time be devoted in de- j bate. Adjourned for dinner. At 1:30 o’clock preparations were made I to discuss the question: Resolved] that girls should receive a" different education from that of boys. Peter Hoffman was appointed temporary chairman and Misses Lizzie French, j Pontius and James Kizer. H. E. Rittgers, Lawrence Oplinger and j Daniel Baumgartner were opposedIby L. L. Baumgartner, S. P. Hoff I ' man and E. C. Runyon. The negative received a two thirds vote of the judges. Berne. Mr. C. A/Crowell of Bryant is our new operator here. i Grandma Teeter, east of town is I poorly, the result of a fall. I J. N. Kerr has quit city life and moved to his farm again this week. C. W. Calder wood of South Blue ( Creek is quite poorly with asthma, i The Misses Eltie Rose and Cora Schug spent Sunday in Fort Wayne. Julius Yost of Markle visited a few days with A. Gottschalk and i family. Myrtle Wilson and Bessie Rumple spent Sunday at Decatur with 1 friends. Several from here attended the ' Washington day exercises at Linn . i Grove Monday evening. Frank Bixler came home from , | Sullivan, Ind Friday and will re-; main here for some time

Hurry Sulro the operator hero resigned his job aim has secured a .like position with the Nickle Plate ' at Fort Wayne. Professor B. A. Winans has moved ] out of his own property and moved into S.im Meschberger’s house on West Main street. HELGA When Mr. Fleming of Terre Haute, shipped John M., 2:09, to Lexington to continue his list of victories among i the best of his class, he took along a j four year-old mare bv Axinite. She ie one of the best gaited mares tmag-. inable. Mr. Fleming gave her a couple of easy work-outs, and then, along toward the last ot the meeting, gave her three miles in 2:12|, last halves all as good or better than 1:15. This mare Helga is by Axinite the sire of the superbly bred ' stallion owned by A. N. Acker, Pleasant Mills, Ind. Dressmaking Shop. After a vacation of several weeks I have again opened my dress ; making shop, at my former local ion over Smith, Yager & Falk’s store. I will be glad to greet old and new friends and I solicit your patronage. LILLIE LEWTON. Fresh fish at all times at Fred Scheiman's Meat Market. Private funds to loan on city property at lowest rate interest. Privilege of partial payments. The DeI catur Abstract and Loan Co. 257dtf Money to loan on farms at lowest rate of interest. Any sum, any length of time and privilege of partial payments. The Decatur Ab stract and Loan Co., 257dtf. Are you sick? If so stop at F. V. Mill's grocery and get some of the famous Battle Creek Sanitarium | Health Foods, eat them according to directions. Ten thousand dollars private funds left with us to loan on Deca i tur real estate,first mortgage. Low rate of interest. Will loan in sums of |SO upwards. The Decatur Abstract and Loan Co. 257dtf Niblick & Co. will show the newest novelties in ladies' suits at the opening Friday.

Weather Forecast. Indiana—Fair; Friday rain or snow and warmer. We are making special low prices on monuments to be erected by Decoration Day. We have all the i latest designs, and invite you to j I call and see them. . Wemhoff’s Monumental Works, Decatur, Indiana. J Leaders of North-eastern Indiana. MARKET REPORT. Accurate prices paid by Decatur merchants for various products. Corrected every day. GRAIN. BY E. L. CARROL, GRAIN MERCHANT, New Corn yellow f 60 New Corn, mixed 58 Machine shucked one cent less. Oats, new 41 Wheat, No. 2 1 03 Wheat, No. 3 1 (X) Barlev 50 Rye No. 2 _ — 66 Clover Seed 5 70 Alsyke @ 5 05 Buckwheat 48 Flax Seed 8C Timothy $ 95 CHICAGO MARKETS. Chicago market closed at 1:15 p. m today, according to J. D. Hale’s special wire service, as follows: Wheat, May 1 073 Wheat, July 98} Corn, May 57 j Corn July 55} Oats, May 4tij Oats, July 42} May Pork 16 55 July Pork. 16 70 May Lard, per cwt 8 12 July Lard 8 27 TOLED) GRAIN MARKETS. Changed every afternoon at 3.•00 o’clock bv J. D. Hale, Decatur Special wire service. Wheat, new No. 2, red, cash fl Os} May wheat 1 091 July wheat 1 014 Cash corn, No. 2, mixed, cash- 4'| Corn, July 52| May Corn 54| Oats. Cash 46j May Oats 46| Oats, July 423 Rye, cash 74 OTHER PRODUCTS. BY VARIOUS GROCERS AND MERCHANTS. Eggs, fresh, per doz I 25 I Lard 8 Butter, per pound 11@15 ■ Potatoes, new 80 J Onions 75 : Cabbage per 100 lb 50c ’ i Apples, per bu 8C , Sweet Potatoe, per bu 75

STOCK. BY FRED SCHEIMVN. DIALER Lambs -- Hogs, per cwt. 14 SeOT. i 00 Cattle per lb 3 (« H Calves, per lb. 5 @ Cows -2 2f Sheep, per lb. 2 irt -f Beef Hides, per lb. b POULTRY. , BY J. W. Pl.Ai E CO., PACKERS. I Chickens, young per lb 61(i17 . ] Fowls, per lb. Got 6} j . Ducks, per lb b<" 7 Young Ducks 6(0 i Young Turkeys, per lb. — 12 < Geese, old per lb 5(<7 6 | Geese, young, lb s(rt 6 ; HAY fIARKET. No. 1 timothy hay (baled) No 1 mixed hay (baled) No. 1 clover hav (baled) WOOL AND HIDES. BY B. KALVER A SON. Wool, unwashed 16t02( Sheep pelts —25 c to 75 Beef hides, per pound 06 Calf hides 06 Tallow, per pound Coon 15 to 1.25 Skunk 20 to 1.25 O’possum 10 to 6( Muskrat sto 22 Mink 50 to $2 Os COAL—Per Ton Anthracite $ ~ 5* Domestic, nut 4 01 Domestic, lump, Hocking 4 0( Domestic lump, Indiana 3 W Pocahontas Smokeless, lump 5 M OIL fIARKET. Tiona $1.95 Pennsylvania 1.80 Corning I/O New Castle 1.67 North Lima 1.31 South Lima 1.26 Indiana 126 Whitehouse 1-35 Somerset 1.25 Neodasha, (Kan.) 1.21 Barkersville 97 Ragland 61 fIARKET NOTES. Liverpool market closed steady. Wheat, | cent higher, j Corn, J cent higher. Receipts at Chicago today: Hogs 28001 Wheat 17 can Corn - 146 can . Oats 70 can ’ Cattle 2500 C Sheep 6000 t )l Estimate for tomorrow: ». Hogs 3001.0 ? I Wheat 20 can 3 i Corn 208 can ’ Oats 150 ran

Farm For Sale.—l3s acres in Jenings county, only |35 per acre, limestone soil. 20 acres bottom, good house, orchard, large barn, living water, 20 acres timber, balance in cultivation, 20 acres growing wheat, on pike,3 miles from Pa. railroad, 2 miles from Big 4. Call on or address, D. A. Hendrickson, Queensville, Ind. ■ Rosse’s OPEEJRr HOUSE Thursday, Feb. 25. KILROR & BRITTO’S Sensational Comedy Drama An Aristocratic Tramp. Five Big Specialties, Enti re Prod action Ca rried Teaches a moral lesson and tells one of the prettiest stories. The play contains plenty of Pathos and enough broad comedy for a luagh every minute. Prices, 25c, 35c and 50c. Seat sale at Holt house Drug Co. MONEY TO LOAN I I THE DECATUR ABSTRACT & LOAN COMPANY. (incorporated) A large sum of PRIVATE MONEY has been placed with us to loan on city property and farms. No delay or red tape in making loans. Lowest , rates of interest. We are able to close , all loans on the same day of receiving F | application. Will loan in sums of SSO up, on one to five years time, with privilege of partial payments. This company can also furnish abstracts of title on short notice to any piece of * real estate in Adams county. THE f DECATUR ABSTRACT & LOAN *■ CO. Rooms 3 and 4, Studahaker ‘ block. 257dtf