Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 180, Decatur, Adams County, 1 August 1914 — Page 4

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EAST BUFFALO. East Buffalo, N. Y„ August I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —3200 1520 1520 Otticial to N. V. yesterday 1000 yoi'k ers and lights closing steady heavy & mediums slow medium and heavy $9.30 ®59.!!5; yorkers and pigs $9.35p59.45; roughs sß.oo® $8.15; “tags $6.50® $7.25 sheep $4.00 lower top lambs $8.50; cattle $6.25 steady. ■. T. BURR. Corn sl.Ol Clover Seed $7.50 Aliske Seed ..$7.75 Wheat — .83c Rye 55c Harley 45c® 50c New Oats 31c Timothy Seed $2.00 to $2.25 NIBLICK & C.. Eggs 18c Butter 13 to 22 FULLENKAMPB. Eggs 18c Butter 14 @25 GERLINGS. Indian Runner Ducks 8c Spring Chickens 16c Chicks 20c Fowls 12c Ducks 9c Geese 8c Young turkeys 13c Tom turkeys . ......12c Old hen turkeys lid Roosters 5c lutter 15c Eggs 17c

LOW RATE EXCURSION VIA CLOVER LEAF ROUTE ...T0... BLUFFTON, MARION, KOKOMO & FRANKFORT Every Sunday See J. H. THOMPSON, Agent Decatur for Information Threshing Coal 83.50 a Ton E. L CARROLL & SON

Old Adams County Bank Decatur, Indiana. Capital $125,000 I °I j fpn Surplus . $30,000 Sjaffiy C, S. Niblick, President pH? M ’ Kirsch and Johß Nihlick Vice Presidents ■/7 E. X. Ehinger, Cashier. ” dZZh Farm loans It/ v ' Kcau a Specialty Reflect — Ifel j\ Resolve Collections Made “FAINT HEART SSNe’er Won Fair Lady.” able^ at “ - PROCRASTINATION Every Never Started Accomodation ConAJBANK ACCOUNT Or Won Comfort Banking And Freedom From Worry Methods T t Extended IN OLD AGE! Jo our ' Patrons We Pay 4 Per cent. Interestion 1 Year Time Deposits

Above prices paid for poultry free from feed. KALVER MARKETS. Wool 21c@25c Beef hides 11c Calf 130 Tallow 5c Sheep pelts 25c @sl.oo LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET. Spring Chickens 16c Indiana Runned ducks 8c Chicks 20c Fowls 12c Ducks 9c Geese Sc Young turkeys >..........1Jc Tom turkeys ........12c Old hen turkeys ........ 13c Old Roosters ,5c Butter 15c Eggs 17c Above prices paid for poultry free from feed. DECATUR CREAMERY CO. ' (Price for week ending July 13, 1914.) Butter Fat 26c Creamery Butter 28c COAL PRICES. Stove $7.85 Egg $7.60 Chestnut, hard $7.85 Pea, hard $6.85 Poca, Egg and Lump $4.75 W. Ash $4.50 V. Splini $4.25 H. Valley $4.00 R. Lion $4.25 Cannell $6.00 J. Hill $4.75 Kentucky $4.50 Lurig $4.50

m 77 b -Wk I « w PUBLIC SALE. Os household goods and Ipts of use- | iui articles belonging to David Flandi ers; Hardconl burner, like new; large wood burner; small wood burner; large cook stove for wood or cnal; I three cupboards, one is a corner cupboard; wardrobe; stand with drawers; Hall-tree; library table; four new I kitchen chairs; good sewing machine; i churn; bedstead and springs; stand; two coal vases; set of Easel curtain atrechers; two good side boards; two large iron kettles; writing desk; good ! family driving mare; phaeton; two : spring wagons; three sets of buggy i harness; one set work harness: lot : of extra parts for harness; several i lots of useful articles; one dozen chickens; book case; kitchen cabinet; : two hanging lamps; one set dump boards, good as new; one set painters ladders. Sale to be held at Decatur Horse Sale barn on First street. Beginning at 1 p. m. Saturday, August Ist. JOHN SPUHLER. Auct. 176t4 NOTICE OF LETTING. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of The Peoples Loan & Trust Company, Decatur, Indiana, will receive sealed bids at the office of Oscar Hoffman, Architect. Decatur, Indiana, until Friday August the 7th, 1914, at 10 o’clock a. m., for furnishing all materials and performing all the labor according to plans and specifications now on file with the said Directors, in the erection and completion of all alterations to the building on the south east corner of Second and Madison streets in Decatur, Indiana. A Certified Check of $500.00 must accompany all bids as a guarantee, that it awarded the contract, the bidder submitting same will furnish bond required and enter promptly into a contract with the said Directors; his Certified check to be forfeited in case the bidder fails to enter into a contract, if he is the successful bidder, as above stated. Checks not forfeited will be returned to the bidders upon the proper execution and securing the contract. The successful bidder will be required to give bond, equal to the amount of his bid plus SIOOO.OO and same shall be signed by at least two resident Free-hold surities acceptable to the Board of Directors. The said Board reserve the right to accept or reject any or ali bids. The sucesstul bidder will be required t<s Shtcr into a contract in writing and the bond shall contain provisions for the faithful performance of the contract according to plans and specifications and for the payment in full of all bills for labor, materials and board arising out of and in connection with the per-' formance of said work. (Signed) JAMES RUPEL, JOHN D. NIDLINGER W. A. LOWER. 177t6 Buildipg Committee. o— NOTICE. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN— Tornado Riders Nos. 6201 to 6225, inclusive, of the Decatur, Ind., Agepcy of this company have been mislaid. . lost or stolen from the* office of this Graham Insurance Agenoy, and tills is to notify any person holding the above Riders that same are void and of no effect. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. THE GRAHAM INS. AGENCY, L. A. GRAHAM, Mgr. 173t6 Decatur, Ind. o WRITE STORIES FOR MOVING PICTURE PLAYS. New, Spare Time Profession for Men and Women—One Man Makee $3,500 In Six Mentha. Owing to the large number of new motion picture tneaters which are being opened throughout the country, there is offered to the men and women of today, a new profession, namely, that of writing moving picture p lays. Producers are paying from $25 to $l5O for each scenario accepted, upon which they can build a photo play. >3,500 In Six Monthe. As it only requires a few hours' time to construct a complete play, you the Idea a tryout, writes that he earned $3,500 in six months. It is possible can readily see the immense possibilities in this wore. one man, who gave for an intelligent person to meet with equal success. One feature of the business which should appeal to everyone, Is that the work may be done at home tn spare time. No literary ability is required and women have as great an opportunity as men. Ideas for plots are constantly turning up, and may be put in scenario form and sold for a good price. Particulars Sent Free. Complete particulars of this most Interesting and profitable profession may be had FREE OF CHARGE by sending a post card to PHOTO PLAY ASSOCIATION, Box 156, Wllkesbarro, Pa.

EXPENDITURES and TAX LEVIES. For the Year 1915The Trustee of Hartford Township. Adams County, proposes for the year- • ly expenditures and Tax Levies by the Advisory Board at its annual meeting, to be held nt the Trustee’s office, on • the First day of September, 1914, com monetng at Two o'clock, p. m., the following estimates and amounts for said year: 1. Township expenditures. $1427.26. i and Township tax. 15 cents on the > hundred dollars. I 2. Local Tuition expenditures, i $2473.91, and tax, 26 cents on the hundred dollars. 3. Special School Tax expenditures. $2093.31, and tax 22 cents on the hundred dollars. Total expenditures, $5994.48, and > total tax, 63 cents on the hundred dollars. The taxahles of the above named township are as follows:— Total Valuation of Lands and Improvements $6034 90 Total Valuation of Personal Property 3317.45 Valuation of Rail Roads, Express Companies, Palace (’ar Companies, Telegraph Lines. Etc., Etc. (Estimated from last year's Tax Duplicate.) 394.80 Total $9747.15 Amount of Credit on Account of Mortgage Exemption .... 232.10 Net Taxable Property of township $9515.05 Number of polls, 207. Dated July 31st, 1914. (Signed) JOHN W. COWENS, Trustee. ' . - -a •XPENDITURES and TAX LEVIES. For the Year 1915. The Trustee of Jefferson Township. Adams County, proposes for the yearly expenditures and Tax Levies by the Advisory Board at its annual meeting, to be held at the Trustee’s office, on the First day of September, 1914, commencing at Two o’clock, p. m„ the following estimates and amounts for said year: 1. Township expenditures, $1222.00. and township tax, 15 cents on the hundred dollars. 2. Local Tuition expenditures, $741.50, and tax. 10 cents on the hundred dollars. 3. Special School Tax expenditures $1482.00, and tax, 15 cents on the hundred dollars. 4. Road Tax expenditures. $370.00. and tax. 10 cents on the hundred dollars. 5. Additional Road Tax expenditures, $750.00, and tax. 10 cents on the hundred dollars. Total expenditures. $4565, and total tax, 55 cents'on the hundred dollars. The taxables of the above named township are as follows : — Total Valuation of Lands and Improvements $5467.30 Total Valuation of Personal Property 2102.55

of Rail Roads, Express Companies, Palace Car Companies, Telegraph Lines, • Telephone Lines, etc., etc. (Estimated from last year’s Tax Duplicate.) .... 352.90 Total $7922.75 Amount of Credit on account of Mortgage Exemption .... 570.20 Net Taxable Property of township $7415.55 Number of Polls, 168. (Signed) JOHN T. KELLY, Trustee. Dated July 25, 1914. — c For Wayne & Springfield Ry. Company. TIME TABLE. Northbound. Cars leave Decatur at 5:50, 8:30 11:30, 2:30, 5:45, 9:30; arrive at Fort Wayne at 6:53, 9:40, 12:40, 3:40, 6:55 and 10:40. Southbound. Leave Ft. Wayne at 7:00,10:00,1:00, 4:00, 7:30, 11:00; arrived in Decatur at 8:10; 11:10; 2:10; 5.10, 8:40, 12:10. Connections are made at Fort Wayne with the Ft. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Co., The Toledo & Chicago Interurban Railway Company, The Ohio Electric, and Indiana Union Traction Company; also with the Pennsylvania, Wabash Nickle Plate, L. S. & M. S., C. H. & D., and G. R. & I. railroads. Freight Service. Freight service consists of one train each way daily; Leaving Decatur at 7:00 a. m. and returning, leaving Fort Wayne at 12:00 a. m. This enables shippers to telephone orders and receive shipments promptly. W. H. FLEDDERJOHANN, General Manager, - • Decatur, Ind. —, ——- oPATRONS NOTICE. I will return to my dental practice Monday morning August 3rd. Dr. Fred I. Patterson. 178t3 '

REFRIGER4SORS 25 Per Cent W k I -1» off -J’ While they last we will close out our refrigerators at a reduction that will save you many dollars. SI AR REFRIGERATOR which is acknowledged the best on the market. Buy now when you can save money. SCHAUB-DOWLING CO.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LETTING. In the matter of the petition of J. W. McKean'et al drain. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned superintendent of construction of the J. W. McKean et al drain in St. Marys, Monroe and Washington townships, Adams county, Indiana will on Tuesday August 11, 1914, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the office of Phil L. Macklin, County Surveyor of Adams County, Indiana, in the Morrison block, south of the Court House in the City of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, receive sealed bids for the construction of said drain, in accordance with the report, plans and specifications therefor, now on file in the Auditor’s Office in the City of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, in said cause. Bids will be received and a contract let as follows: ' From Station 0 to Station 645 both inclusive. This is all open work for teams or

dry dredge. Bidders will be required to file their bids as required by law upon forms furnislfid by the undersigned superintendent of construction and each bid must be accompanied with a certified check of Three Hundred Dollars on some Bank payable to Phil L. Macklin, Superintendent of Construction, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will sign a contract and ex ecute a bond with surety to the approval of the undersigned in a sum equal to double the amount of the contract price or bid conditioned for the faithful performance of the contract. The Superintendent, of Construction reserves the right to reject any and all bids. No bids will be accepted in excess of the estimated cost of such work, or in excess of the benefits found. If the said successful bidder, fails to sign said contract and execute such bond within a reasonable length of time after the acceptance of such bid, said check shall be forfeited to said Superintendent of construction as liquidated damages; otherwise the same will be returned to said bidder. The time for the completion of such work will be made known by the Superintendent of Construction on day of sale, and successful bidder will be required to complete the work, within the time fixed in the contract. Dated this 25th day of July 1914, PHIL L. MACKLIN, 25-1 Supt of Construction. PROPERTY FOR SALE. The property owned by Nicholas Wagoner, house and two lots, located at Monroe. House is in good condition and the property is a good investment. Inquire of John Wagoner at Decatur or Ira Wagoner at Monroe. 174t6 NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS. I am taking a week’s vacation and while out of the city will leave my j milk route in very capable hands. Ed. I Luttman. 175t3 o FOR TRADE 16 acres for small city property. ERWIN AGENCY. t — FOR RENT—24O acre farm four miles east or Berne, ind. Enquire A. D. SUTTLES, at OldAdams County bank. ts. FOR SALE —Sorrel driving mare, buggy and harness at a bargain if taken soon. Inquire T. D. KERN, 10th street and Madison at Decatur. 180t3.

ATTENTION FARMERS Our price for Butter Fat for the week ending with Aug. 3rd. is EXTRA No. 1-28&, No. 2-26 J& To Wholesale . 29c To Retail... 32c Bring Us Your Cream correct weights and tests guaranteed 75 Gal. Milk Wanted each day at 12 I>2 per gal, delivered ADAMS COUNTY CREAMERY COMPANY

WOMEN —Sell guaranteed hosiery to friends and neighbors; 70 per cent' profit; Make $lO fiaily. Experience unnecessary. International Mills. Box 4029, West Philadelphia, Pa. 2awkswk

FILTERED GASOLINE PERGALLOIN | THE ARK GARAGE H. E. SIKES w Your Last Chance This is the last weekjof our wonderful price reducing safe on all men’s, women sand childrens low shoes. Remember this sale lasts onlyjuntil Saturday night and the prices will then be absolutely placed back to the original mark. You’ll have to hurry to get your size and style PEOPLES & GERKE

FOR SALE —The Eli Sprunger SO acre farm 3 miles from Decatur will be sold at a sacrifice. Terms reasonable. See owner or Erwin & Michaud, Decatur, Ind. ts.