Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 287, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1904 — Page 3

FISH REPORT This Year Will be the Most Interesting Yet Issued. The report of Z. T. Sweeney as commissioner of fisheries and game is now in the hands of the state printer. It will make a handsome book of about 800 pages embellished with about 300 plates—many of them highly colored. The book has three distinct departments and the articles are interesting alike to student and sportsman. The first department of the report is devoted to fisheries. In this will be found a description, both scientific and popular, of the majority of the fish native to Indiana waters. 1 here are also articles giving suggestions as to the best way to capture the different members of the finny tribe. The description of the lake and river systems of Indiana occupies a large space, that of the latter being accompanied by a map giving locations of the various basins. In this department is also a statement of the number and kind of fish deposited in Indiana waters by the government. An article of interest to many will be that on the summer resorts in Indiana. The subject of game in Indiana is dealt with in the second department of the book. Many fine cuts ar? given, illustrating with accuracy many animals and birds found in this state. The art of taxidermy is discussed and rules and suggestions for hunters and camping parties are giving. In the department of birds, the principal article is on the economic value of birds to Indiana. A list of the most valuabe and common birds in North America is printed. The report two years ago was a very popular one, and as then, copies of it will be distributed throughout the members of the general assembly. Those wishing copies of the report are cautioned to apply early for them as the edition is a limited one. “Loop the Loop" at opera house Thursday night

FURNITURE bestever FURNITURE L. YAGER SONS. Have you bought your Christmas present? Now is the time to think of it. It will be done easy if you call at our store as we are headquarters for HOLIDAY FURNITURE LARGEST STOCK WE EVER HAD * ' Our stock ~ /fr/l We have a great line of LEATHER »OODS- full suits in leather, extra chairs IS LUPgC dH(i I j‘t I I and rockers. Come in and see them. X sold CHEAP ■ • __L, > 1— i ’fWK® Among other good things to be seen are: Sideboards a great line or Z7?\l •? i, ' 8 C I Buffetts Morris Chairs ft Have you seen out new styles in China Closets IWSORtI sold cheap L-p I Rockers \W Sofa Beds Elastic Bookcase Pedestals >■«! Couches “ I * — ■; it, I vjwuvuvo made. The doors are non- I ’ \ and Stands x binding, dust-proof, operate VI ' “ and Davenports on roller bearings, and postxv HI Dininer Parlor and \\ it 1 tiveiy cannot get out of i Ullllllg, TctllUl auu kindq order. Bases furnished with hral Id a4v ; ~ T.ihvnrv Tn hl PS \L U1 aii or witlloUt dra ' vers - Call LllDrary X a Dies and see them, or send for catalog with interior views #/ ——————————— . it xinrl showing them artistically j I Coll and pick out something. we will pu. it away ana arranged i» library, parlor, we will deliver at Christmas time. I I the catalogue to ask for. I - DO NOT MISSA LOON OUR SHOW WINDOWS I This is a Windsor Depurated Vnnpr I Felt Mattress, guaranteed vermin —————————— wUllo I proof, non-absorbant and not to , 17 H ‘ ? CI — I matt. Money refunded if not en- I \ / fl 1 • 1I \ I 1 L, Y/\ULi\ OkJlxO.

State Line. , er u “'“r leratWren last Saturday. •’ S. Liohtenbruger and on Dayton Gause and of near Willshire last, Oeorge Hurless, of near Daisy, lio was a business caller at Decatur last Saturday. Miss Gracie Gause, who has been — Burl Gause, who has been visitmgat Rockford for a few days came home last Saturday. E .1. Brugoon was at Convoy last Saturday. He contemplates mov mg there scon. ( harlie Stan diford is going to move on the G. W. Standiford farm on the State line. William Drake was a caller on John Wolf and family over Sunday. Holiday Rates. - For 2' the Christmas and New Years holidays the G. R. & I. w nj sell round trip tickets to all local stations at 4c per mile, one way mileage. Fort Wayne 90c, Berne 50c, Geneva 70c, Portland fI.IS, etc. Selling dates Deo. 24, 25, 26, and 31, 1904, also January 1 and 2, 1905. Will also sell to points on connecting lines in C. P. A. territory at rate of one and one-third tare. Same selling dates, ana limit as for local points. J. Bryson. Schurger &Sinitli Attorneys at Law Abstracts of title made to order. Farm and city property for sale Private money to loan at the very lowest interest, with privilege of partial payments Office in Niblick * Allison Block over Everett & Hite grocery store east of Court street, Decatur, Indiana. Give us a call before you invest elsewhere. Notice. A. N. Steele &• Bro. will handle the McCormick machines, and anyone in need of machines or repairs by calling on us will tie given prompt attention. We will also carry a full line of Janesville agricultural implements A. N. STEELE &• BRO. 280d3w Warm hands if you buy your gloves at Gus Rosenthal’s.

A GOOD ONE I ioint Institute of Kirkland and Prebl Townships Teachers. The joint institute of Kirkland and Preble townships held at District No,. 5, Preble township, December 10, 1904, was one of the most enjoyable and profitable of the many that have been held in I the last two years, by the two townships. Each teacher came with well prepared lessons, and our worthy Supt. Irvin Brandyberry acted as president. Both trustees, J. H. Huffman and G W. Rupright were president and took an active part, thus an unusually interesting day was spent. This was the last institute to be held with the present trustees, whose terms expire January 1, 1905, and each teacher greatly regrets to lose their helpful aid and advice which was always

so kindly given Whereas Kirk land and Preble townships have been wonderfully blessed with good school officials, who have been most faithful in the pefomance of their respective duties, we as teachers of said townships offer the following resolutions: Be it Resolved, That by the expirant of their terms of office we as teachers of Kirkland and Preble townships lose two hearty co-w’orkers of education. Resolved, That we as teachers of said townships express our thanks for favors shown us during the past four years, and sincerely regret the loss of such trustworthy and efficeint officials. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be handed to each of our county papers for publication. Committee. Lost—A small brooch pin set with brilliants horseshoe shape, with a gold wire riding whip across, somewhere between the different school buildings. Finder return to Miss Carrie Thomas and receive reward. Overcoats that wear better and fit better for less money at Gus . Rosenthal’s.

Special Low Excursion Rates via CLOVER LEAF ROUTE. Season 1904-05 Christmas and New Vrars Holiday tickets sola. Dec. 24-25-26 and 31st; and Jan. Ist and ‘-d. Good lo return until Jan. 4th. inclusive. Ht a rate of one and one-third tare for the round trip. Students' and Teachers' tickets will be sold toleacbers.and Students attending Universities, Collettes and Seminaries, on day preceding closing day, on lhe closing day. and day following. Hut not earlier than Deo. 15th, on presentation of certificates at ?i n th a "Jo.? l>e ’’ hlrd f “ re ’ >CO " d t 0 ret,lrn 1:111 Homeseekers Poles to West and Southwest Ist and 3rd Tuesday tn eaeli month to and | including April 1905, greatly reduced rates, unlers' Holes to Missouri. Arkansas. Indian Territory and the Southwest daily until Dec. alst, good 30 days. California, Pocil Coast Tourist tickets nsale via ad tines. Good 9 months Stopover privleges of ten days. Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, free reclining < hair and Case t ars. (Meals served a la-carte), high back seat coaches on all titrough trains. For rales and information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or address

Indiana State Granger. Marion, Ind • Dec “•'“UI- One fare plus 25 cents, good until Deo. t.th; Indiana stations only. Confidential: If you contemplate atrip to any point write us for speciai. INFORMATION. W. 1,. ROSS, General Passenger Agent M. A. CHAMBERS. ToleJo, Ohio. Traveling Passenger Agent. Frankfort. Ind T. L. MILLER, Agent. Decatur, Inp

Very lowest rates in effect to St. Louis every day until further notice. See he dismantling of the World’s Fair. Admission reduced to 25 cants. Get information of agents

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T sharpen saws and skates. Work guaran teed satisfactory. I will collect and deliver the goods. Leave word at West End Meat Market or Democrat office.

Buy Meat Now AT YOUR OWN PRICES The meat trust is busted, and with it the prices. If you are wise you will take advantage of the prices we quote below. No limit to the amount of your purchase. Note closely the prices: Round, Sirloin and Porterhouse, best, per lb. . |Oc Gnuck Steak, per lb 8c Beef Roast, per lb 5 to 7c Boiling' Beef, per lb 2 toQc Sliced Pork, per lb lOC or 3 lbs. for 25C Pork and Chunk, per lb 7c Sausage, per lb . . 10C0r.3 lbs. for 25c Head Cheese, Blood and Liver Sausage, per lb . . 5c Bologna and Weinewurst. per lb 7 c Lard, per lb • • 7c This is not cheap poor meat, but the very best that mom y can buy in a good market JAMES BAIN Monroe St. DECATUR, IND.

We are Now Located in the old HARVE HART STAND and are ready and willing to deliver any and all kinds of GOAL ' We handle hard and soft coal which is the best on the market. We also do a general TRUCKING business j Heavy work a specialty. Our Phone Number is 412. CITY TRUCKING CO.

B. E. LEW Roofing, Spouting and all kinds of Galvanized Iron Work. Furnaces, Repairing a Specialty. All Work Guaranteed. Located iu Henry Scniegei Duii<Gn. ou First Street. THE BEST PLACE—THE BEST PRICES For. . Mrs. M. A. BI’RDG, SOUTH «EOOND STREET*.’ ' ' ' ROY ARCHBOLD, DENTIST. 1. O. O. F. BLOCK. ■Pnoo a— Office. 164: residence 245