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Public Sale „ , Have sold my farm and will sell at Public Auction 1 mile North and ,2 mile South and mile Hast of Decatur, 011 MONDAY, September 28th Commencing at 10:00 A. M. HORSES “ Roan Mare, smooth mouth, wt. 1450; Bay Mare. wt. 1100. ’ CATTLE. 5 Head —Two outstanding Jersey cow, freshened with tirst calf in June, bred; Jersey cow. 6 yr. old; Guernsey cow. 6 yr. old Bota milking good flow and bred. These are exceptionally good cows, I One 2 year old Jersey Bull. HOGS—Hampshire Sow and 9 pigs: Dnroc sow and 12 pigs; Spotted I Poland Sow farrow by day of r-ale; 12 Feeding hogs, wt. about 140 lbs. each; 1 Hampshire Boar. POULTRY—IOO White Wyandotte Pullets. HAY AND GRAIN I ton Mfalfa Hav; 3 ton Bean Hav 15 acres good Corn: 150 bushel Oats; 9o bushel Wheat and Rye. IMPLEMENTS, ETC. —Grain Drill; Riding Breaking Plow: Riding Cultivator; Binder; John Deere Corn Planter; Single Disc; Crow Foot Roller; John Deere Mower; 5 Shovel Cultivator: Manure Spreader; Wagon; Hay Ladder arid Beet Rack; Storm Buggy; Double set Work Harness; Collars; Scales; Butchering Kettles and Tools; Fence' btietrher. 22 Rifle; Corn Shelter; Tank Heater; Brooder Stove HOUSEHOLD GOODS—Dishes. Silverware, Mantle Clock. Carpet Hearing Stove, Heatrola, like new; Good Base Burner; New PerfectioirOil Stove. 4 burner; 3 Burnet Oil Stove; Laundrv Stove; Lard Press; Sausage Grinder, Quilt Frames; Incubator; Chairs; Kitchen Cabinet; Extension Table; 6 Chairs; 2 Cupboards; Electric Iron? and many articles too numerous to mention. TEHMS—CASH. DANIEL NOFFSINGER, Owner Roy Johnson—Auctioneer. W. A. Lower, Clerk. Lunch by Monroe M. E. Aid. • 1 11?;/, r '* ■ ■ d* pr FOR your old mattress or bed W SPRING IN OUR BIG SEMI-ANNUAL - TRADE IN SALE - We will run 1(10 Sintntons Innersprinjj mattresses in this sale, including the famous Beautyrest. 100 sets of Simmons springs, various styles. All mattresses and springs priced as nationally advertised. Your old mattress or spring given tq charity. The trustee of Washington township will place your old mattress or spring in some needy home. Sprague Furniture Co 152 S. Second St. “The Better Home Store”

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I>- ——— i Test Your Knowledge Can you answer seven of these ten questions? Turn to page Four for the auswera. ►— * 1. Who wue President ot the U. S. at the time of the “Mxeourl Comprom Be?" 2. lu which city U the L’al .orslty of Florida? 3. Who took the championship away from John L Sullivan? 4 What is a blizzard? 5. Who was Robert P'auquette? 6. On what inland in the Pacific j did the mutineers of the -chip "Bouu--1 ty" settle with their Tahitian wlvee? 7. What is a sun-dog? 8. Name the chief eeaport of the Fiji Islands. 9 What is manganese? 10. In what war was the Battle of Five Forks? 1. What was the date of adoption of the stars and stripes by the Continental Congress? 2. Did Congress fix the term of six years for Unit'd States Senators.' i 3. Ikies an alien man be ome anAmerican citizen by marrying a wo-

’The Bic Four’" ...... -t - *

SYNOPSIS On the eve of his departure from London for South America to conduct an investigation for Abe Ryland, wealthy soap king, Hercule Poirot, noted detective, confides in his friend, Hastings, that if it wasn’t for the money offered, he would remain in London to complete his investigation of “The Big Four.” Poirot believes this organization to be a gang of international criminals. Suddenly the door tc Poirot’s bedroom opens and an emaciated stranger stumbles into the room, mumbling the detective’s name and address. The man, obviously suffering from shock, is unable to talk, but he writes the figure 4 on a piece of paper. Hastings connects this with “The Big Four" that Poirot has been discussing. At the mention of it, the stranger starts suddenly and says, “Li Chang Yenl” Hastings relates what follows: CHAPTER HI He had the look of a man suddenly awakened from sleep. Poirot made a sign to me not to speak. The man went on. He spoke in a .clear, high voice, and something in his enunciation made me feel that he was quoting from some written report or lecture. “Li Chang Yen may be regarded as representing the brains of the Big Four. He is the controlling and motive force. I have designated him, therefore, as Number One. Number Two is seldom mentioned by name. He is represented by an ‘S’ with two lines through it—the sign for a dollar; also by two stripes and a star. It may be conjectured, therefore, that he is an American subject, and that he represents the power of wealth. There seems no doubt that Number Three is a woman, and her nationality French. It is possible that she may be one of the sirens of the demi-monde, but nothing is known definitely. Number Four —” His voice faltered and broke. Poirot leant forward. “Yes,” he prompted eagerly. “Number Four?” His eyes were fastened on the man’s face. Some overmastering terror seemed to be gaining the day; the features were distorted and twisted. “The destroyer," gasped the man. Then, with a final convulsive movement, he fell back in a dead faint. “Mon Dieu!" whispered Poirot, “I was right then. I was right. “You think—?” He interrupted me. “Carry him on to the bed in my room. I have not a minute to lose if I would catch my train. Not that I want to catch it. Oh, that I could miss it with a clear conscience! But I gave my word. Come, Hastings!” Leaving our mysterious visitor in the charge of Mrs. Pearson, we drove away, and duly caught the train by the skin of our teeth. Poirot was alternately silent and loquacious. He would sit staring out of the window like a man lost in a dream, apparently not hearing a word that I said to him. Then, reverting to animation suddenly, he would shower injunctions and commands upon me, and urge the necessity of constant marconigrams. We had a long fit of silence just after we passed Woking. The train, of course, did not stop anywhere until Southhampton; but just here it happened to be held up by a signal,' “Ah,' A thousand thunder-claps!” cried Poirot suddenly. “But I have been an imbecile. I see clearly at last. It is undoubtedly the blessed saints who stopped the train. Jump, Hastings, but jump, I tell you.” In an instant he had unfastened the carriage door, and jumped out on the line.

mutt citizen of the U. S .’ 4. Iu Greek legend, * j|u was Penelope? 5. What W the period ot gestation of the elephant? ; 6. What sort ot fur w dyed ocme> ? 7. From which country was the j Peking duck introduced into the U. 8.? J 8. Who wm Mary de la R'.vlere Manley? J 9 What U a flume? 10. Where was Edgar Allen Poe born ? MARKETS AT A GLANCE -| Stocks, ease from early highs ! ranging from fractious to 2 points. Bonds higher in fairly active trading. Curb stocks, higher in quiet trad ing. Chicag stocks, irregularly high , er. Foreign exchange steady; I<ench franc at gold point. Cotton, 7 to 8 points lower. 1 Grains higher; wheat up over 1 | cent a bushel. CJiicago livestock, hogs and cattle steady; sheep weak. I Rubber, 3to 7 points higher, j o •— Trade in a Good Town—Decatur.

I “Throw out the suit-cases and I jump yourself.” I obeyed him. Just in time. As I alighted beside him, the traifi moved on. “And now Poirot,” I said, in some exasperation, “perhaps you will tell me what all this is about.” “It is, my friend, that I have seen the light.” “That." I said, “is very illuminating to me. "It should be,” said Poirot, “but I fear- -I very much fear that it is not. If you can carry two of these valises, I think I can manage the rest.” Fortunately the train had stopped near a station. A short walk

Iw Jra_.ji.lln /""n. i' M 4 If t— MM? \ ' * '//'•’ZSf i' Jflii 7 AHmT I Jh * aw? mH. <1 CW» 1 «3Ri Poirot prompted eagerly: “Number Four”? His eyes were fastened on the stranger’s face. The latter gasped: “The Destroyer I”

brought us to a garage where we 1 were able to obtain a car, and half an hour later we were spinning rapidly back to London. Then, and not till then, did Poirot deign to satisfy my curiosity. “You do not see? No more did I. But I see now. Hastings, I was being got out of the way." "What!” ‘“Yes. Very cleverly. Both the place and the method were chosen with great knowledge and acumen. They were afraid of me.” “Who were?” “Those four geniuses who have banded themselves together to work outside the law. A Chinaman, an American, a Frenchwoman, and—another. Pray the good God we arrive back in time, Hastings.” “You think there is danger to our visitor?” “I am sure of it.” Mrs. Pearson greeted us on arrival. kkushing aside her ecstasies of astonishment on beholding Poirot, we asked for information. It was reassuring. No one had called, and our guest had not made any sign. With a sigh of relief we went up to the rooms. Poirot crossed the outer one and went through to the inner one. Then he called me, his voice strangely agitated.

COURT HOUSE Real Estate Transfers First Joint Stock land B*tnk Peter L. Miller et ux. 86 acres in Washington twp. for 11.083 92. George LautseuheUer, Adm., to Ada Merriman, in-lot 638 in Decatur for 11.160 Marriage Licenses Harry A. Hartman, machinist, Bluffton, and Agnes Mae Fuhrman, clerk, De-catur. Nellie McCormick, Decatur, and Jasper Music, farmer, Route 2, Decatur. Clifford Richard Brown, factory employee, route 4. Decatur and Dorothy Mae Reidt. route 2, Monroe. Belva Baker 103 Madison street and Herbert Gonyer, foundry worker. Elmore, Ohio. Lillian Ames. Findlay, Ohio and Ear! Armentrout, mechanic, Berne ndiana. Lucinda Kipfer, factory employee. Adams county and Ohcd Steffen, farmer route 2, Bluffton. Aid to Blind Augmented Madieon, VVis. —(UPl—Unprece-

"Hastings, he’s dead.” I came running to join him. The man was lying as we had left him, but he was dead, and had been dead some time. I rushed out for a doetor. Ridgeway, I knew, would not have returned yet. I found one almost immediately, and brought him back with me. “He's deed right enough, poor chap. Tramp you've been befriending, eh?” "Something of the kind," said Poirot evasively. “What was the cause of death, doctor?” “Hard to say. Might have been some kind of fit. There are signs of asphyxiation. No gas jet open, is there ?”

“No, electric light—nothing else.” “And both windows wide open, too. Been dead about two hours, I should say. You’D notify the proper people, won’t you?” He took his departure. Poirot did some necessary telephoning. Finally, somewhat to my surprise, he rang up our old friend Inspector Japp, and asked him if he could possibly come around. No sooner were these proceedings completed than Mrs. Pearson appeared, her eyes as round as saucers. “There’s a man here from 'Anwell—from the ’Sylum. Did you ever? Shall I show him up?” We signified assent, and a big burly man in uniform was ushered in. “ ’Morning, gentlemen,” he said cheerfully. “I've got reason to believe you’ve got one of my birds here. Escaped last night, he did." “He was here,” said Poirot quietly. “Not got away again, has he?” asked the keeper, with some concern. “He is dead.” The man looked more relieved than otherwise. “You don’t say so. Well, I dare say it’s best for all parties.” (To Be Continued) Copyright, 1931. by Afaiha Chrl«tl«. Distributed by King Feature* Syndicate, Ina.

dented expaauion of library facilities for W’isconein’a blind to include fiction and recreational reading material has been under taken by the state board of control with plans , for employment of SH largely tin-, j anted by federal funds. — o- — — r’ r CLASSIFIED” • ADVERTISEMENTS BUSINESS CARDS AND NOTICES i , > - RATEB d One Time —Minimum charge of 25c for 20 words or less Over 20 words, 1/ 4 c per word. Two Times—Minimum charge of 40c for 20 words or leas. Over 20 words 2c per word for the two times. Three Times—Minimum charge of Me for 20 words or less. Over 20 words 2'/aC per word for the three tlmea. • « ' FOR SALE FOR BALE — Completely dressed tame rabbits. Mrs. Clark Gay Phone 881 R. 222 3t FOR SALE — Remington typewriter. Very reasoable. Blue Chinchilla coat, sise 12. Boy's dark red jacket, size 8. Call at 326 Winchester St. after 5 p. m. 222-3tx FOR SALE — Three piece mahogany and cane living room suite in toupe and velour. Phone 324 or 324 S. First St. after 5 p. in. 224-3 t FOR,SALE Young cow, fresh in about a week. G. D. Koeneman, Decatur R. No. 2. Preble phifie 1 224-3tx FOR SALE —Tomatoes. Call after 4 o'clock. Bring containers. 342 No. Eleventh St. 224-21 X WANTED — Tomato pickers. Pay 5c bushel. See Colter Canning Company or Bell's Grocery, Decatur. Itx FOR SALE — Two full blooded Chester White sows, with 17 pige. 25 used and reconditioned washers at bargains. Decatur Hatchery, phone 497. 222t.l FOR SALE — Kalamazoo stoves, ranges and furnaces. Factory prices and terms. 5 year written guarantee. Sprague Furniture Co. 152 S. Second st., phone 199. 223t2 WANTED WANTED—MAN. reliable, to become an automobile and accident claim adjuster in your territory. Insurance experience unnecessary. No selling. Write Associated Adjusters, Milwaukee. Wis. itx WANTED—To buy poultry. Top priees. Call phone Monroe 58. Albert Hollinger. 223t3x 135.00 WEEKLY SALARY; Man or Woman with Auto, sell POULTRY MIXTURE to consumer. Eureka Mfg. Co., East St. Louis, Illinois, 223t3x MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS—Furniture repaired. upholstered or refinished at the Decatur Upholstering Shop. 222 South Second street. Phone 420. Also ueed furniture. 218t12 : MISCELLANEOUS — Our representative for “Better Wash” will call at your door. May also be obtained at the Monroe Lunch. Perfect Cleaiwer, Bluffton, Ind. “23t2x MISCELLANEOUS- W e will start the John Eicher Cane Mill at Berne. Ind. Tuesday, September 22. We will be glad to make your and will also buy and sell molasses. Rufus Liechty. Sept. 21-24-28 See A. D. Artman for Hammermills, Tractors, Plows, Spreaders, Combines, Grain Drills, and Drive Belts. a— oCONCERT PROGRAM The Fort Wayne Community Concert association announces Nelson Eddy, baritone, .the Jooss European Ballet, the Trio Italiano, together with two other artists for its 1936-37 course. Five out--1 standing concerts for five dollar.-. No single tickets sold at any price. ' Memberships in association are $5 atid admit holder tn all concert-. Write Mrs. Christian Luecke, 1607 N Anthony. Fort Wayne, before October 3. for your membership. Sept. 21-24-28 o Museum Exhibits Rare Vase Toledo.— 'U.R; —A perfectly formed Roman cameo glass vase of the first century A.D., ome of 12 known to exist in Hie world, is in the Ed I ward Drummend Libbey collection at the Toledo Museum of Art. Double Holidays Kept 1 Toledo.—dj.Pj -The Main family never forgets a holiday. Fred Main was born on Thanksgiving Day. . Edna Main Dcwese. Leap Year Ds?; Gretchen Main. Armistice Day; and Florence Maine Chalfiu, i Memorial Day.

Brody's Market for Deu( Ho, glJno a C!o »« «12 No commission and n 0 h ,8, 1r . \fhls rerrlvea Fr-day a,, 100 t<> to lb, 140 to ibs to |o, * 180 to 310 lbs HI 210 to 250 lbs ~^g ;rr '' 250 to 2XO 280 to 35,1 T ' '' — H”.. atol «. thrr la mbg ' Buck — Yearlina East But),x y <U.P l.tx. —,, tk . b, ' ll,w :n„r. 150 lbs Cattle. I" . ■ 40; w , J ■,.... s >if< I' - ■ y ■ abovi ~, s ' 14 25 K CLEVELAND Butter st, a<? M standard Egts Extra heavy 5G and up ’ll springs and up 17. springs small It Potatoes, ItW lb. bag V. 1, New birr.12.40; blab., vattia :j; D'K s■; 25 to < ’. Matue s2.ln > FORT WAYNE LIVESTOCK Fot t W.iyii' iti'i Sept .. ! —Livestock: ■■ Hogs. ■' 180 lbs , G' 7". Ins.. 2W-225 -- J 10.15. 25" 27a 1? " lbs . . - 160 lbs.. 1P.15. I" 15" lbs.. 130 140 lbs. 18.40- 1"" Roughs. $' s'.,.'.- $6 •>" 19.50; lambs. $9. INDIANAPOLIS LIVLS T Indian;, , —Livestock: Hogs, receipts 181: markets 25c lowet I'." lower; H's . i" 270 290 lbs . W' lbs . $9.65 $9 "5 “ 119.85; 170-2"" lbs. ISS-170 lbs. i?2sr".'". lbs . $' 5" 4" M . 18.75. H Sows. $' 2-' »9 I'" weights. $9.50. HH Cattle. 1.200. run mostly light st,. :>■ .'i,u Ings, these ..nd liciters cows, dull and w.al. b'»f« steers. $9.75. otlnts. top heifers, $x ■ • b"" 1 $4 75; cutter grad's, Vealers. sth lov’. bu,a grades. $9 $9.5". H| Sheep. 2.000; lambs lower; bulk better grad' - slaughter sheen. 25c I"*' ewes, steady. $2.2a-»2 • ' CHICAGO GRAIN CLOStM Sept. Dee- H Wheat .... Corn 11.11 -94* ■ Oats 42S ■ LOCAL GRAIN MARKEO Corrected September 2" ■ No. 1 New Wheat. 60 lbs. or ■ hotter . No. 2 Wheat, 5S lb;. fl| I Oats M , No. 2 Yellow Corn ■ i Rye Apiioint>ll< n< kxe»-Ht rlx Mt. ;t33« Notice is hereby go'. ' _■. M I undersigned has 1"’“" '! p ;'|d.., i si ' cutrlx ot the Estate "t G'>‘ jW late of Adams Count.', a • n| Estate is probably seO' ■ Julia Shady. Ere'M Sept. 12. IKS. ■ FrnckO- nixl I.Hlerrr. "y’',, j| N. A. BIXLER * OPTOMETRIST 1 Eyes Examined • Glasses F'‘B hours fl 8:30 to 11=30 12:30 to > | Saturdays. 8.00 p, m ' | Telephone 135 I