Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 132, Decatur, Adams County, 14 June 1904 — Page 4

Poland China Hogs for Sale Both sexes, large, growthy fellows of a large litter; something that will do the farmers lots of good, at farm ers’ prices. These are all fall pigs sired bv U. S. Gold Chief, 22.539. Joshua Bright, Decatur, Ind., route two. 125d12w3 Going to the World's Fair? If so, send for complete guide to the city of St. Louis and world’s fair grounds, containing maps and full information about hotels, restaurants, theatres and all points of interests. Published only by the Clover Leaf Route, Toledo, Ohio, and sent free on receipt of six (6) cents postage. Ten thousand dollars private funds left with us to loan on Decatur real estate,first mortgage. Low rate of interest. Will lo.»n in sums of SSO upwards. The Decatur Abstract and Loan Co. 257dtf NOTICE—I will weave your carpets, rug weaving a specialty. James Coverdale, 313 Eleventh St., Decatur. ts. JJOTICE. To whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that an adjourned term of the Adams circuit court will be begun and held at the court home in the city of Decatur Adams county. Indiana, on Monday, June 20, 1904 and continue as 1 mg as the business shall require. By order of the court, dated at Decatur. Indiana, June 2. 1904. DAVID GERBER. Clerk. Arkansas Texas Louisiana An ideal country for cheap homes. Land at $5 $lO. sls, acre; grows corn, cotton, wheat, oats, grasses, fruits and vegetables. Stock ranges 10 months in the year. Southeast Missori, Akansas, Louisiana and Texas are full of opportunities—the climate is mild, the soil is rich, the lands are cheap. Low home-seekers’ rates —about half fare —via the Cotton Belt twice a month — first and third Tuesday. For descriptive literature, maps and excursion rates, write to L 0. SCHAEEER, T. P. A. Cotton Belt Route CINCINNATI, OHIO.

Garden Seeds XJXT BULIi Lawn Grass Seed, Flower Seeds, Spring Bulbs J. D. HALE Dllolle 8 ROY ARCHBOLD, DENTIST. I. O. O. F. BLOCK. ’Phones—Office, 164; residence 245 INSURE WITH THE “Graham Agency Company’’ One hundred companies failed as a result of the Chicago and Boston conflagrations, and others have failed because of Baltimore. But the “Graham Agency Com panies” paid in full the loss in the above fires, and have never failed to P a y 100 centa on the GRAHAM & LOWER, AGIS. Office over Tague’s Shoe Store. L. E. DOLCH,'.Solicitor. Phone 239.

Railroad Notes. Wawassee Lake Ind. tickets on sale until September 30. Return limit October 31st 1904. $3.10 for round trip. Rome City Ind. Season tickets good until October 31st $3.30 15 day ticket $1.95. Commencing June Ist the G. R. & I. will sell 15 day round trip tickets to northern resorts on G. R. & I. also to Frankfort Mich, and Ann Arbor and to points on the Pere Marquete R. R. from Grand Rapids at rate of one fare plus 50 cents for he round trip. On the first and third Tuesday of every month the Erie railroad will sell one way and ronud trip excurson tickets to the west, northwest and southwest at very low rates. Further information, call upon Erie agents or write, C._L. Enos, T P. A., Marion Ohio. S3O to Colorado and return via Chicago, Union Pacific & Northwestern line. Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, daily throughout the summer. Correspondingly low rates from all points east. Only one night to Denver from Chicago. Tw9 fast trains daily. Republican national convention at Chicago, 111 , On account of the above the Erie will sell excursion tickets for $5.35 for the round trip tickets on sale June, 16-17-18-19 & 20 good returning up to June 29th 04, for further information call on or address. A. M. DeWeese, Agent [ E. R. R. Did you ever fish for bass? The finest black bass preserves in this county are within a few hours ride for the Twin Cities, St Paul and Minneapolis. Low rates for fishermen throughout the season. Send 6 cents for fishing folders and sum-

mer booklets W. R. C. railway Geneva Passenger Agent., Minneapolis, Minn. Erie coach excursions to World’s Fair. Commencing June 2nd the Erie will place on sale coach excursion tickets to the Worlds fair at St Louis each Tuesday and Thursday at a rate of one cent per mile each way for the round trip good for 7 days fcr further information call on or address. A. M. DeWeese Agent Erie. Commencing June l,the G. R. & I. will sell round trip 15 day tickets to all tourists points in northern Michigan also to points on the Pere Marquette R. R., and Frankfort on the Ann Arbor R. R. at rate of one fare plus 50 cents for the round trip. Fur information, call on or address, J. K Breyon, Ticket Agent, Decatur Ind. The latest literary success The Other Man. Have you read it? Hunting and fishing throughout the great Northwest is brought out in a charming mannjr in this beautifully illustrated volume of 1330 pages. A limited issue only. Enclose 10 cents in stamps to W. R. Callaway, General Passenger Agent Soo Line Minneapolis. Minn. $27.50 Hot Springs, S.D . 30.70 Deadwood and Lead and return from Chicago daily, via the Chicago & North Western Ry. Correspondingly low rates from other points. The Black Hills region the great natural sanitarium of the west, is one of the most picturesque spots in the world and well worth a visit. Information and tickets can be secured from your home agent. Illustrated Black Hills booklet with valuable map mailed on receipt of 4 cent in stamps by W B . Kniskern, Chicago. Cheap rates for vacation trips from Chicago, round trip rates via Chicago Great Westren railway $18,.00 to St Paul or Minneapolis $22.00 to Duluth or Superior $30.00 to Denver, Colorado Springs oi I Pueblo Col $43.00 to Salt Lake I City. These rates are good any I day up to September 30th and on ; Any train including the” Great Western Limited” finest train in the West. For rates to other western points for any other information write J. P. Elmer G. P. A. Chicago 111. Summer outings in Wisconsin Over a hundred summer resorts located on the Wisconsin Central Ry. between Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Ashland, offers to the Hummer tourists all attractions in the way of rest, comfort and recreation. The hotels are modern and splendidly equipped for the business. Waukesha, Waupaca, Fifleld and a score of other resorts arc famous. Beautifully illustratedbookluts deeejimive of this region will be mailed upon application to Jas. C. Pond, Gen. Puss. Agt. Wis. Cent. Ry., Milwaukee, Wis.

PRIMITIVE LETTER POST, "j The Earliest Postal Service Dates Back to Babylonia. No postal service has been traced earlier than that which was in operation during the reign of Kliunimurabi, thu Anirnpliel of .Genesis, who was king of Babylonia about 2300 B. C. A number of the missives, each inclosed, in Its clay envelope, which passed through this earliest postofiice are preserved In the Babylonian room of the British museum, and their contents indicate that even at that period letters were freely circulated throughout the empire by a public postal service under governmental control. Sir Brian Tuke was appointed postmaster in England at the beginning of the sixteenth century, and in 1556 the lords of the council ordered “that the postes betweene this and the Norths should eebe of them keepe a booke and make entrye of every iettre that he shall receive, the tyme of the deliverle thereof unto his hands, with the parties’ names that shall bring it unto him.” The first post for the conveyance of private letters to all parts of Englund and Scotland was started in 1635. when the "letter office” was established, but it was not till 1837 that the foundation of the present system was laid. CURED OF HIS CLUB.' The Way One Woman K< pt Her Husband Home In the Evenings. “I would be very happy if my husband would .iot spend so many of his evenings at the club,” said Mrs. Bride, with a sigh. "Why don't you try the suspicion cure?" said her intimate friend. "What is the suspicion cm;e?" asked Mrs. Bride. "Well, my husband once got into the habit of spending his evenings at his club, and I worried myself ill. Then I changed my tactics. Instead of asking him to remain at home 1 urged him to go to the club. The way be raised his eyebrows the first time I suggested it showed that I was on the right track. "One night he said he had a severe headache and would remain at home. I opposed the idea and insisted that an evening at his club would make him forget bis headache. He gave me a hard look, but acted on the suggestion. I knew he would be back within an hour, so I made an elalmrate toilet. He returned, as I expected, with the plea that his bead was worse. I ignored his question concerning my elaborate toilet. He hasn’t been away for an evening since. It is almost like the old honeymoon, only he appears to have something on his mind.” THE LOVING CUP. It* Origin Dates From the AnitaailßM tion of Kin* Edward. The remote origin of the loving cup dates from the story of the assassination of Edward, king and martyr, who was stabbed In the back while drinking. It had been usual at feasts to pass round a large cup. which each, as he rose to drink, lifted with both hands, exposing bis body to attack. This custom was altered, so that when one stood up to drink he who sat next became his “pledge” and also rose, drawn sword in hand, to protect him. This practice in a modified form continued long after changed conditions of society had ceased to need it and was the origin of our custom of drinking healths and particularly of the ceremonial, preserved in almost its primitive form, of passing round the loving cup, when, as each person rises and takes the cup in his baud to drink, the guest next to him also rises and grasps the second handle. Some authorities ascribe its origin to Margaret, consort vs Malcolm, king of Scotland, and others to Henry of Navarre.—London Truth. Marriage In the Isle* ot Greece. In Kuso, one of the most southern Islands of Greece, the pareuts upon both sides take upon themselves all the responsibilities of courtship and marriage. Courtship, as we understand it, is not in any way permitted to the betrothed couple. No moonlight walks or tete-a-tetes are allowed. Such a course would be deemed highly reprehensible, and all wooing, if there be any, must take place in the presence of the elders. But there is no great time for repining nt these decrees of custom, for the marriage follows the offer as quickly us may be. Enjoy Advantage*. “Mammy,” said Pickaninny Jim, "what does ghos'es want to come back to dis yearth foh?” “Dot's a foolish question. Dey kin go whahebber dey wants wlfout payin' no house rent nor cah fare, an’ nobody can't shet 'em out. Sometimes I reckons dnt ghos'es is de only folks dat re’ly enjoys life.”—Washington Star. A Precaution. A farmer wrote to iris lawyer ns follows: “Will you please tell me where you learned to write? I have a boy I wish to send to school, .nd I am afraid I may hit upon the rime school that you went to.” How He vt In It. Goodson—lt was Latvyer Townsmjin that won my lawsuit for me. Simply— Why, 1 thought he was on the opposing side. Goodson—He was.—Tit-Bits. Waste of Words. Miss Withers—When Harold kissed me he told me that he loved me. The Friend — What a waste of words! — Town Topics. We hope noliody ever courted m they do on the stage.—Washington (la.) Democrat. Impatience nnd pride hnve destroyed more souls than wickedness.—Mazzini

Weather Forecast. Indiana--Partly cloudy Tuesday ; I Wednesduy warmer; variable winds | MARKET REPORT. Accurate prices paid by Decatur merchants for various products, Corrected every day. GRAIN. BY E. L. CARROL, MERCHANT. New Corn yellow $ 61 New Corn, mixed 18 Machine shucked one cent less. Oats, new 39 Wheat, No. 2 '.'2 Wheat, No. 3 89 Bariev 50 Rye No. 2 50 Clover Seed 4 95 Alsyke @ 4 90 Buckwheat 48 Flax Seed 8C Timothy I 95 CHICAGO MARKETS. Chicago market closed at 1:15 p. m today, according to J. D. Hale'i special wire service, as follows: Wheat, July 84| September wheat BJ| Wheat, Dec. 80j Corn July 48J Corn, September 481 Corn, December 441 Oats, July 391 ' )ats, September 321 Oats, Dec. 32§ Julv Pork 12 35 Sept. Pork 12 60 July Lard 6 72 Sept Lard 6 90 TOLEDO GRAIN MARKETS. Changed every afternoon at 3:0( o’clock bv J. D. Hale, Decatur Special wire service. Wheat, new No. 2, red, cash _$ 994 July wheat, 89 : | September wheat;.. 86 Cash corn, No. 2, mixed, cash. 50| Corn. July 50 September corn 502 Oats. Cash 431 Oats, July 411 Rye. cash 75 OTHER PRODUCTS. BV VARIOUS GROCERS AND MERCHANTS. Eggs, fresh, per doz $ 15 Lard 7 Butter, per pound 10 Potatoes, new 1 25 Onions 75 Cabbage per 100 lb 1 50 Apples, per bu 8( Sweet Potatoe, per bu 7f STOCK. BY FBKD SCHEIMAN, DI LEB Lambs 4@ 5 00 Hogs, per cwt. $4 00@ 4 10 Cattle per lb 3 @ 3j 4 Calves, per lb 3} @ 4 Cows 2 @ 2, Sheep, per lb @ 3 Beef Hides, per lb 6 fish 8 @ 13 POULTRY. BY J. W. PLACE 00., PACKERS. Chickens, young per lb 64@7 Fowls, per lb._ . Ducks, per lb 6@7 Young Ducks 6@7 Young Turkeys, per lb 12 Geese, old per lb 5@6 Geese, young, lb 5(g6 HAY 11ARKET. No. 1 timothy hay(baled) No 1 mixed hay (baled) No. 1 clover hay (baled) WOOL AND HIDES. BY B. KALVEB S SON. Wool, unwashed i8i023 i Sheep pelts 25c to 1 (01 Beef hides, per pound 06 Calf hides 08 Tallow, per pound 0.31 OIL ITARKET. Tiona $1.74 Pennsylvania 1.59 Corning 1.39 New Castle 1.46 North Lima 1.11 South Lima 1.11 Indiana 11l Whitehouse 1.06 Somerset 1.06 Neodasha, (Kan.) 1.25 Barkersville 1,09 Ragland 66 COAL—Per Ton Anthracite $ 7 50 Domestic, nut 4 00 Domestic, lump, Hocking 4 00 Domestic lump, Indiana...- 3 80 Pocahontas Smokeless, lump 5 5q HARKETNOTES. Liverpool market closed steady. Wheat, § cent higher. Corn, | cent higher. Receipts al Chicago today: Hogs 1700 C Wheat 31 car* Corn 614 care Oats 185 cars Cattle 3000 Sheep 8000 Estimate for tomorrow: Hogs 33000 Wheat 34 care Corn 265 care Oats 103 jare NOTICE TO FARMERS and others who want stone laid. I will do your work for from 40 to 60 cents per perch, according to size of wall. Willis Grose. lOld DR- P. L. FRITZ Dentist Office above Holthouse, Schulte A Co.’s clothing store. DECATUR, INDIANA.

'vi'z/S- ■-SsCX.'iv fifT W W Bl W&t M -. •* Well Balanced. Your accounts cannot well get in a tangle if your money is deposited with and all payments made through The First National Bank DECATUR, INDIt is our business to take care of your business —the banking part of it —and we do it with accuracy that comes from experience. The bank’s past history is a guarantee for the future. Deposits of one dollar and upwards received. FOR SALE—Good steel range only used five months. Inquire at this office.

Whose Roof Are You |\\ Under? I I w Why not buy a lot and build a cottage of your own. Building lots from SBO.OO to $500.00 in good location. : : : : No. SB. Is a nice building lot on High street at $225. No. 354. A large lot on Mercer street, good location, brick side-walk, at *325. No. 326. Is an Improved lot on South Market street: good brick side-walk, large fruit trees, nice location. MIO. No - 329. Is a business lot on North Second street, near Monroe, tI.SOO. PF"Several other good building lots not herein advertised The following are a few of the large number of the recently listed properties now on sale by the Snow Agency. No. 327. Is a convenient small cottage on North Third street. On gas and water lines, near school. Price *450. ■ No. 314. A five room cottage on North Eleventh street. Kull lot, brick side walks. maple shade, summer kitchen, etc, Price *775. No. A nice five room cottage on Indiana street. In good location. House has electric lights, telephone, cistern and city water, small stable, some fruit trees summer k itchen park and fine maple shade. Price *1 oho. No. 316, An eight room, story and a half residence on south Eleventh street. Summer kitchen, stable, city end cistern water. Two lota *1,200.00. No. 323. A six room story and a half residence property on full lot in the village of Preble. Good stable and comfortable residence. Price *1,000.00. No. 320 Is a42 acre tract in Preble township near gravel pike This is an Improved farm; fair fences, large bank barn, wind wheel, dwelling house etc. Good average land. Price *3.000.00. No. 315. Is a45 acre tract near Decatur, in good location, near the Piqua road; fair quality of soli—no buildings—price *52.00 pi r acre. No 319. Is a 115 sere ira’ton the stone road within a mile and a half of a good town of about 1200 population In Adams county. The Improvements consist of bank barn, drove well and wind pump, dwelling house, cribs etc. Price for next thirty days. $4,250.00. Snow Agency Phone 230 Decatur, Ind. C. M. MYERS. CHAUNCY R. HOSLER Merchant Tailors If You Are in Need of a Spring [Suit Now is the Time to Buy It. We have all the LATEST and up-to-date patterns on the market and GUARANTEE a PERFECT FIT. We also do all kinds of cleaning, pressing and repairing. Call and see our line. MYERS A HOSLER Over Brock’s Tin Shop Will Money Help You? IF SO, call on or write to us. We will loan you iiiouey in any amount from $lO to SIOO, on household goods, pianos, organs, teams, fixtures, etc., without removal. You can have from one to twelve months’time in which to pay it back, in small weekly or monthly paymeuw as you prefer. $1.20 is the weekly payment bn a SSO loan for fifty weeks; other amounts in the same proportion. If you need money fill out the following blank, cut it out and mail it to us Our agent will be in Decatur every Tuesday to make loans and will call on you. Date Your Name Wife’s Name Street and Number City Amount Wanted Kind of Security you have Occupation All communications are held strictly confidential. Call on or address Hume phone Nl3 ORT W AYNE LOAN CO. 1 Calhoun St. I Established 1896. Fort Way ne, Ind. °““

MONEY TO LOAN - THE DECATUR ABSTRACT & LOAN COMPANY. (incorporated) A large sum of PRIVATE MONEY [ has been placed with us to loan on I 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 application. Will loan ij turns 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 DECATUR ABSTRACT & LOAN CO. Rooms 3 and 4, Studabaker block. 257d»f "" ' -—' ■ 'Phones —Residence 312. Office 103. Send your dates in early. Tred Reppert Live Stock Auctioneer. ■ Speaks English, German, Swiss and Low German. DECATUR. INDIANA.