Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 290, Decatur, Adams County, 9 December 1938 — Page 2

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■ * Test Your Knowledge I Can you answer seven ot these ' ten questions? Turn to page Four tor the answers. ♦— ♦ I 1. During the administrations ot which President did two vice presidents die? 2. What causes knots in boards? 3. Name the greatest single tourist attraction iu the United States. 4. What is the correct pronunciation of the word erudite? 5. With what sport is the name ot Bobby Cruickshank associated? 6. How is 1492 written in Roman numerals? 7. What Federal agency now per- ’ lorms the duties of the former U. S. shipping Board? 8. Which of the States was the rirst to impose a tax on gasoline? 9. What is a moa? 10. Name the recently deceased President of Turkey. o 500 Sheets Byjxll Yellow .second Sheets, 35c. Decatur democrat Company.

Public Auction As I have sold my farm, I will sell at Public Auction, 2 miles Northwest of Decatur on the River Road, on SATURDAY, December 10th Commencing at 12:00 Noon LIVESTOCK—BIack horse, wt. 1600, Sound, gentle and good worker; 2 good Guernsey Cows milking good flow; Spotted Cow, be fresh last of Dec.; 1 spring heifer; 60 laying pullets; 2 stands of Bees; Good Collie Stock Dog. FEED—7S bushel Corn; loose straw. IMPLEMENTS. HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND MISCELLANEOUS 1 Horse Wagon and box; 1 Hone Breaking Plow; 5 shovel Cult!>ator; 1 section of Harrow; Single.set Work Harness; 50 ft. Good Hay Rope; Platform Scaies. 1600 wt; Line Shaft and Pulleys; 150 ft. Poultry teNting; Its roll Barb Wire; Iron and Wood Fence Posts; Lot of Good Lumber; Slip Scoop Scraper; Grind Stone; 20 ft. and 14 ft. Ladders; 2 Step Ladders; 1 Horse Sled; bob Sleds; Harpoon Hay cork; New Cross Cut Saw; Forks; Shovels; 1 gal. Lard Press; Anker Holt Power Cream Separator; 5 gal. Cream Can; Allen Parlor Circulating Heating Stove; Good Hard Coal Burner; Homer Comfort Range; nouiid Oak Heating Stove; Gasoline Range; Buffet and 2 chairs to •natch; Rockers; Kitchen Chairs; Dining Table; Victrola; 22 Single oiiot Rifle; Fruit Jars and cans; Cooking Utensils, and articles too numerous to mention. TERMS—Cash. JAMES ROSS, Owner Roy S. Johnson —Auctioneer T. Schleferstein—Clerk. Public Sale I will sell at Public Auction 3 miles East of Decatur on Road No. 224 then 1 mile North, i/ 2 mile North of Union Chapel Church, on MONDAY, December 12th Commencing at 12:00 Noon HORSES—Grey horse 6 yrs. old, wt. 1300, Sound; Grey Mare 10 yrs. old, wt. 1400, Sound, both good workers. II HEAD CATTLE —6 Extra good Jersey Cows, all milking good flow; 1 yearling heifer, bred; 3 spring heifers; 1 Jersey Bull coming yearling. HOGS—IO extra good Duroc feeder hogs, wt. 120 lbs. eacu; 1 Gilt, will farrow March Ist. SHEEP—2 Ewes; 1 Buck; 3 Lambs, 60 tbs. each. FEED—S ton alfalfa and clover hav; 100 bu. good oats; 50 bushel soy beans. IMPLEMENTS—Good 12” tractor plow; 14-16 Tractor disc; Riding Cultivator; American 12 disc grain drill, good; Mud Boat; Mower; Double Set Work Harness; Electric Brooder Stove. HH GOODS—2 piece overstuffed living room suite; day oed; Child's Bed; Dining room suite; Gasoline Range Cook Stove; and articles too numerous to mention. TERMS—Cash. HOMER ÜBY, Owner Roy S. Johnson—Auctioneer. T. Schieferstein—Clerk.

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SHIP SURVIVES SEVERE STORM U. S. Freighter Rides Out Worst Typhoon Os The Year Manila, Dec. 9. —(U.K) —Battered and tossed by the worst typhoon of the year, the 2,007-ton freighter, Admiral Halstead, arrived safely late tonight at the southern island port of Hondagua. The freighter, carrying a crew of 35 commanded by Sapt. E. E. Johnson, safely rode out the full fury of the storm in Sorsogon bay. Officials of the American Presidents line, which has the freighter under charter from its owners, the Pacific Steamship company, announced the ship’s safe arrival. They said fears it might have been lost at sea during the storm developed when radio contact with the vessel was interrupted and it

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failed to return to Lagaspi harbor to finish loading cargo as scheduled. Capt. Johnson was reported to be a nephew of Mrs. Esther Dollar, wife of R. Stanley Dollar of the old Dollar line. The Dollar line recently was taken over by the U. S. maritime commission and renamed the American Presidents line. The typhoon ravaged the southern provinces and caused at least ■ 20 deaths in different parts of the archipelago.

CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS LANE CEDAR CHESTS $11.50 ~535 KNEE HOLE DESKS $12.50.. $35 CARD TABLES $1 OO ~56.00 BRIDGE SETS $10.75 Pictures, Mirrors. Lamps. What Nots, Sewing Cabinets, Smokr‘ SI.OO Lay-A-Way Plan. Easy terms. Watch For Our Ads From Day to Day. SPRAGUE FURNITURE CO. 152 South Second Street Decatur, Indiana Res. Phone 535 Store Phone 199

&OTIOB OF ADMIVISTHATOH’S SAI.H OF REAL. ESTATH OF MARY I. WALTS, DECEASED The undersigned Administrator, by order of the Judge of the Admit Circuit Court, hereby glvet notice that he will, at the Hast door of the Court House in the City ot Decatur. Indiana, on Wednesday, the 28th day ot December, 1938, beginning at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M and continuing from day to day thereafter until told, offer for tele at public sale to the highest bidder, the following described real estate In Adams County, State of Indiana, to wit: ’ The west half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter ot Section 21 tn Township k« north, I.ange 13 cast, containing 30 acres, more or less; and also Beginning at a point 80 rode south of the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of Section 31, Township 25 north, Range 13 east, thence running west 16 rods; them e South 10 rods; thence east 16 rods; thence north 10 rods, to the place of beginning. containing 1 acre ot land, more or Jess. TERMS OF SALE: At least onethird cash, one-third In six months and one-third in nine months, the deferred payments to be evidenced by the notes of the purchaser, bearing 6% Interest from date, secured by a mortgage on the real estate sold Sale to be made for not less than two-thlrds of the full appraised value. free of Hens, except the taxes levied for the year 1938, payable in 1939. Appraised value 31800.00 Minimum Bid 1200.00 Herbert T. Neve Administrator with the will annexed H?h>» G. Jenkins, Attorney 1 ortland, Indiana. ' Dec. 3-3-16-33 o - VOTIt E OF SPECIAL MEETING OF HOARD Ob' COMMUKIONERS FOR ALLOWANCE Op’ CLAIMS Notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of tne Board of Commissioners of Adams County, State of Indiana, held at their room In the Court House, at Decatur, Indiana on Monday, December 19, 1938. for the purpose of considering and allowing of claims against the county; all persons hold'ng claims against the county are notified to file the same with the County Auditor on or before the 11th day of December, 1938. By order of Board of Commissioners of Adams County, Indiana. John W. Tyndall Auditor Adams County Dec. 2-9 o NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice Is hereby given that tne Board of Commissioners ot Adams County, state of Indiana, will be up to 10 o’clock A. M. on Tuesday. December 20, 1938. at the office of Auditor of Adams County, Stale of Indiana, to receive sealed blds for furnishing of crushed stone, screenings, gravel, sand, lime, bridge plank, shiplap, culvert pipe, cement, tar. oil, asphalt, tires, automobile accessories, paint, and all other supplies needed for the maintenance and repair of public highways and bridges i-i the county during the year 1939. Specifications on file in the office of the Auditor of said county. Each bid to be accompan.ed with bond and affidavit as required by law. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of County Commissioners, Adams County, State of Indiana. John W. Tyndall Auditor Adams County Dec. 2-9 ——o NOTICE TO BIDDERS BOOKS, BLANKS, STATIONERY Notice Is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Adams County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids at the Auditor’s office in Decatur. Indiana, on Monday, December lit, 1938, at 10 o’clock A. M. for records, books, blanks and stationery for the year 1939. In accordance with the specifications on file in the County Auditor's office. Each bidder will be required to file witn his bid a bond in the sum ot one thousand dollars as a guarantee ot good faith and for liquidated damages payable to the Board of Commissioners of Adams County*, Indiana subject to the approval of the board, and the non-collusion affidavid required by "An act concerning county ousiness" approved March 3rd, 1899. All blds must be filed with the County Auditor and the envelope or wrapper thereof addressed to the Board of Commissioners ot Adams County, Indiana and have endorsed thereon “Proposal to Furnish Books, Blanks and Stationery for the year 1939, *' with the number of the class or classes bid upon. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board ot Commissioners. John W. Tyndall Auditor Adams CountyDec. 2— 9 —o notice Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of The First State Bank, Decatur, Indiana, that there will be a meeting at the ottice ot said Bank, Tuesday January 3, 1939, between 2:30 P. M. and 3:30 P. M. for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for said Bank for the coming year ot 1939. R. E. Glendenlng, Cashier — Dec, 2-9-16-30 Jan. 2

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• rates * I Ona Tima—Minimum charge of i 25c for 20 worda or leaa. Ovar 20 worda, par word Two Tlmea—Minimum charge . of 40c for 20 worda or laaa. , I Over 20 worda 2o par word for i I the twr times. I Three , Imee— Minimum charge , I of 500 for 20 worda or leaa. | Over 20 worda 2/*o per word | I for the three tlmea. I Carda of Thanka 350 ( I Obituarist and veraae SLOO ( I Open rate-dieplay advertising | , 35c per column Inch, FUK SALE SPECIAL Apple Tree Sale—Good strong, heavy, large size. While they last, |3.60 per teu. Riverside Nursery, Berne, Ind. 259-ts ■ ORDERED DOWN— Every article , in our store marked away down to help you solve your Christmas problems. Live and let live is our motto. Sprague Furniture Company, 152 S. Second St., Decatur, Indiana. 276-25 t . FOR SALE—Hocking Valley coal, $6.25 ton. V. D. McClure, 1225 W. Elm St., Decatur, Phone 6744. 286-6tx FOR SALE—Used oil and coal -circulating stoves. Bargain on washers, gas or electric. Sweepers. Decatur Hatchery. 286-ts, HOME PROPOSITION — 80 acres 3k£ miles east on 224. Modern 7 , room house; large bank barn and double corn crib; level land; fair fences; considerable good farming land, $2,000.00 buys farm. Possession within 10 days. Owner leaving state. Make us a proposition. Carl A. Enz, 203 Elmore Bldg. Fort Wayne, Indiana. 288-3tx FOR SALE—I good porcelain top kitchen cabinet; 1 good glass door, 2-piece cupboard. Inquire Martz Barber Shop or phone 820. 290-3tx FOR SALE —7 room house North Eleventh St. 5 room house Washington St. 3 lots In Hanna i addition. Phone 806. 289-3 t FOR SALE—BO White Rock pullets, blood tested. John Nead- ' stlne, 1 mile south, 3% miles east of Monroe. 289-3tx FOR SALE — 12 shoats, weight . about 100 lbs. 1 mile 8. and \ i mile E. of Decatur on John Hill farm. 289-3tx : FOR SALE—The two highest offi- ; rial yields of corn ever grown in i Wells county were from DeKalb I quality Hybrids. No. 622, a new De- '. Kalb Hybrid, proves to be the i highest yielding in 150 check-ups. i Making 132.3 bu.; second high was ; 130.8 bu. No. 622 is sold only by r John Henry Hogg, agent. Mail $1 ■ per bu. for lay away orders. See - ine at Brewer’s Saturday at Bluffton. Will be sold out soon. Order i now. Farmers say DeKalb quality , Hybrids are better. Itx r ' ———— ——— ——— FREE a Console, Mantle, and Auto ® Radios — Tires, Tubes. Battert ies, Car Heaters—Bicycles, and i, Toys. Inquire at ’ Fogle’s Service Sta. 334 No. Second St.

FOR SALE —Used flirnlture uud Pianos: 2 used pianos, rebuilt, in A-l condition, $35 and SSO; 1 Dining Room suite, S2O; 1 2-piece Living Room suite, $3; 1 Globe range, sls; 1 5-plece Breakfast set, $5. Sprague Furniture Co., 152 S. Second St. Phone 199. 290-3 t — ' o— MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS ATTENTION — Call 870-A at our expense tor dead stock removal. The Stadler Products Co. Frank Burger, Agent. NOTICE —Parlor suites recovered. We recover and repair anything. We buy and sell furniture. DecaI tur Upholsters. Phone 420. 145 South Second St. 290-30 t WANTED ' WANTED —Loans on farms. East- , era money. Low rates. Very libI eral terms. See me for abstracts of title. French Quinn. 152-m-w-t WANTED TO RENT — Sleeping room in modern home. Single. Reliable party. Box JKL Democrat. 289-3tx o LOST AND FOUND LOST —Twenty guage Winchester pump gun. four miles east Decatur. Reward. H. B. Lusk, Phone Anthony 3589, Fort Wayne, Collect. 289-3tx o MARKETS AT A GLANCE Stocks, irregularly higher in quiet trading. Bonds, irregularly higher. Curb stocks, irregularly higher. Chicago stocks, irregularly lower. Foreign exchange, easy in relation to dollar. Call money, one per cent. Cotton, off as much as 60c a bale. Grains, wheat, steady; corn, firm up %-%c. Rubber .steady. Silver bar in New York, unchanged at 42&c line ounce. Stocks, hogs, steady; cattle, steady: sheep, steady. 500 Sheets s'/zxll, ZO-Ib., W hite Automatic Mimeograph Bond, nealy wrapped $1.05. This paper is free of lint and sized for pen and ink. Decatur Democrat Company. ts NOTH i: OF FIX AI. *I:TTI.KMIA I OF ESTATE NO. J0.'.11 Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of William T. Waggoner, deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur, Indiana, on the 31st day ot December, 1938 and show cause, it ary, why the Final Settlement Accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. 11. O. Swoveland, Executor Decatur, Indiana, December 9,193 s Harry T. Grube, Attoroe.*. Dec. 9-16 — -of Adminiatrator So. 3330 Notice is hereby given. That the undersigned lias been appointed Administrator of the estate of Harry Piston late of Adams County, deceased. The estate is probaoly soi- , \<*nt. ' Clyde D. Wolfe, Administrator D. Buriiette Cuater, Attorney Nov. 23, 1938 N°VROY r S. JOHNSON AUCTIONEER Book your sale early. Trust Co. Bldg. Phone 104 Phone 1022 Dec. 10 — James Ross. 2 miles northwfst of Decatur on River Road. December 12 — Homer Liby, 3 mile east, % mile north of Decatur • or % mile north of Union Chapel. i Dec. 15—Harry A. Boesch, 2Ms miles Northeast of Woodburn on I State Line, closing out sale. I Dec. 17—Tony Spangler, first I farm North of Monmouth on Road i “ Dec. 29—Frank Radenbaugh, 1 mile north and % miles east of Payne, Ohio. DR. C. V. CONNELL VETERINARIAN Special attention given to diseases of cattle and poultry. Office i Residence 430 No. Fifth St. Phone 102. N. A. BIXLER OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined - Glasses Fitted HOURS 8:30 to 11=30 12:30 to 5:00 Saturdays, 8:00 p. m. Telephone 135 For Radio Repairs Call MILLER j RADIO SERVICE Phone 625 134 M°nr°e St. Residence phone 522.

:.g Market f Or o .. 1( Clj ‘etl It 12 """ ii ‘Mission ' “‘‘B received ev' tr to ' I'*" i>,s B? >- il,s to t , ( ItolUhr wHOL ts^r EGGAW K* POUL : RY i.STATjQiii Ejjiig Furnished i>y Metz's E ag t Deeatur Phon, 'kH Han 1 ' ’"i lßj>e«i <h'sr '“'*' ■ ~a it ■ T - ilarrwi Wll.'i k Jl ld gr, If. v .or !■■■-. MMa Khc CHICAGO GRAIN C.OU Mij Who.,: pj SJ I ) it l . INDIANAPOLIS i'- • ijvisio, k 888 Hoe 7.lk*': 152. ' rO-ally 1.0 i7 7547.50; ll,s 2«>‘-4" s:r,o. louion - SW; , stoady i ino- i'i $3.75 F'. valors weak to ' er. |ir;i< '5 al '"I 1 1 5 * 50 - . -Mi Shoop. I maiiiet '■" ir lambs lambs voiiil fed $7.7'" lWes $4 down. Ha EAST BUFFALO LIVESTOC®; H'fjlo. X Y.. I —Livestock: JM H, lgs . 1 ii.l.7r higher. ami choice lsn-21 11 H>s. avi i aciiu 2!" lbs. mul ■. :!u .-.-,o 1!» s', ! 251 , |i,s. $7 Gs4>: packing M ' $6.7547.17. 271.; ba.e donr««J| ' and heifi-rs; plain kinli ' , steady. s7 27,: cows and i weak to shade lower. W I and above; Husky eV 1 $5 25 .Ci low cultei ~( )WS . $2 7 : $1.75; medium ™ $6 25; lightweights. Calves. 200; vealers weak IO 7,0. lower; goodau» $11.50412; Plain and $11; light weight mil lß . tO S h 5 pe i), 600; lambs active.*® • to mildly higher; good/' “1 s..i, to largely S!U * ; medium and mixed gra r $9.25; inferior ss *’l fat ewes, $3 80-H -5s ld FORT WAYNE LIVESTOCK ‘ . F( , r t Wayne, Ind.. D* t — Livestock: ii,.f7j I' Hogs, steady./'»*b '* J 1 180-200 lbs. C f >». ■* 1 325-350 lbs.. »■ ,gg| $7.60; 120-140 lbs., »'•»' lbs.. $7.30- KJ}, ! Roughs. s6.w; s B ’’ 6 . Calves. $10; Jamb 8 ’ »• | No. 1 Wheal, 60 lbs. or i’ ftl jj No. 2 Wheat, etc. J Oats, 30 lbs. test No 2 Yellow Corn JI No. 4 Yellow Corn ■ y No. 2 Soy Beans ... ■* : I Rye CEN TRAL SOYA CO’ No. 2 Soy Beans , • Hot Dogs” Po‘ ™ eth pr«»'r Gan tert of the 1936 national expo’> tio “J^ f ..w ling with the »o™ Which they have e TW eaten during the ah would reach J7J “