Decatur Democrat, Volume 24, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 23 September 1880 — Page 10

DITCH JWTICE. Notice is hereby given that at the March, 1880, session of the board of commissioners of tl e county of Adams, state of Indiana, a petition was presented hy Jacob Stahr praying the board to establish the following described ditch in said comity of Adams, the commencement, direction and termination being described in said petit on, which i is on tile in the auditor's office of said coun- j ty, as follows, to wit: Commencing forty- ' six rods south of the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of section thirty-four (34), township twenty-eight (28) north, range fifteen (15) east, in Adams county, Indiana, running thence north 10 degrees west 48 rods, thence north 25 degrees east 12 rods, thence north 15 degrees east 36 rods, thence north 10 degrees west 18 rods, whence north 20degrees west 18 rods, thence north 10 degrees west 16 rods, thence northeast 16 rods thence north 20 degrees east with the meanderings of a stream 66 rods, thence north 25 degrees east 84 rods, thence north 24 rods, thence northeast 24 rods, thence east. 21 rods, thence north 10 degrees east 42 rods, thence north 38 rods, thence northeast in and with the natural channel of a creek or stream to a point on the state line between Ohio and Indiana 90 rods north of a point 33 rods east of the southeast corner ot sec'ion twenty-two (22), township and range aforesaid, and there to terminate. Said petitioners representing “that a large portion of the lands through which Said ditch shall pass are totally unproductive for want of proper drainage; that the construction of a ditch will not only be conducive of public health, convenience or welfare, but the same will be of public benefit, and utility, and that such drainage can not bp obtained without entering upon and passing through the lands adioining, the owners of a portion of which are unwilling to engage in the enterprise of improvement. The Board being satisfied that the petitioners had, in all respects, complied with the act approved March 9, 1875, entitled •‘An act to enable owners of wet lands to drain and reclaim the n,’’ etc , granted the prayer of said petitioners, and appointed G. F. Kiutz, Ira A, Blossom, and L. W Lewton viewers, who proceeded to view the proposed location of said ditch, and have filed their report and estimate, and appor- i tibned the work according to law, and made | oath to the same, and report the work to be I of public benefit. The following list shows the tracts of I lands benefitted by said improvement and the owners' names thereof: The e hf nw qr sec. 34, tp 28 north, range 15 east, owned by Henry Sohnepp. The nw qr ne qr sec. 34, tp 28 north, range 15 east, owned by Levi Barrone. The e hf sw qr sec. 27, tp 28 north range 15 east, owned by Aaron Kalb File sw qr se qr sec. 27, tp 28 north, range 15 east, owned by Abraham Steadier. The n hf se qr sec. 27, 1.p28 north, range 15 east, owned by Sarah A. Larue. The w hf ne qr sec 27, tp 28 north, range 15 eas', owned by Frederick Busick. The ne qr ne qr sec. 27, tp 28 north, range 15 east, owned by Jacob Stahr. The se qr se qr sec. 22, tp 28 north, range 15 east, owned by Samuel S. Walls Commencing at se corner sec. 22, thence north 160 rods, thence sast 33 rods, thence south 160 rods, thence to place of beginning, tp 28 north, range 15 east, owned by Wm. Shamberlo. * . Public highway running east and west between sections 34 and 27, tp 28 north, range 15 east, by Commissioners of Adams county. Now, the.efore, be it known, that the board of commissioners of the county of Adams will grant a hearing on the above petition and report on Wednesday, the Bth day of September, l«80, when all persons interested or aggrieved will be heard. All parties who claim compensation for lanu or damages by the construction of said work are hereby notified to make application in writing and file the same in the office of the Auditor of the county, on or before the day set for the hearing of said petition and report. G. CHRISTEN, Auditor Adams county. July 29, 1880. SHERIFF S SALE. Jesse Niblick, Trustee for the Fort Wayne National Bank and the Adams County Bank vs. Alpheus Stewart, et al. In the Adams Circuit Court of Adamscouu-! ty Indiana. By virtue of an order of sale to me directed and delivered by theclerk of the Adams circuit court, of said county and state, ' upon a judgment rendered at the May : term, 1880, of the said court, 1 have levied upon the real estate hereinafter mentioned i and will expose for sale at public auction, | at the east door of the court house, in the I town of Decatur, Adams county, Indiana, between the hours of 10 o’clock a. m. and 4 ! o clock p. m. en Saturday. August 21st, 1880. the rents and profits for a term not to ex ceed seven years, of the following described premises, situate in Adams county, Indiana, to-wit: The west half of the southeast quurter of •ection twenty-nine (29), in township twen-ty-seven (27) north, of range fourteen ,14) east,in Adams county, Indiana, containing eighty acres, more or less. And on failure to realize therefrom the full amount of judgment, interest thereon and costs, I will at the same time and in the manner aforesaid offer for sale the fee • imple of the above described premises. Taken as the property of the defendants to satisfy said order of sale. H. KRICK, July 2S, 1880. Sheriff Adams Co V-OTICE TO CONTR ACTORS. Sealed proposals will be received from the 23d of July till *he 2d of August, 1880, for the purpose of erecting a frame church ■ building three miles northeast of Decatur. . Specifications can be seen at the postoffice in Decatur and at the residence of David Laman, on what is known as the Babcock farm, in Root township. By order of THE TRUSTEES. For further information call on or address July 22, 1880. 2t GEORGE CLINE.

GRAND EXCURSION TO ROME CITY,! ON I Saturday, J uly 31, 1880; ffil.OO Pays the bill there and return. Children, between 5 and 12 years, at half rates. i Let every one make it tt point to go. as it will be the biggest tiling of the season. i Trains will pass Decatur at 8:55.

DECATUR WOOLEN GODES HOUSE! In order to accommodate the public in general I have made arrangement# for doing all kinds of FACTORY WORK! Such as CARDING, SPINNING, ETC., ETC., On the Shortest Possible Notice, and All Work Warranted. 1 also carry a first-class stock of Factory Goods, such as Single, Double-Twisted and Fani cy Yarns, Flannels, Jeans, Satinets & Blankets of my own manufacture. Also as large and complete a stock of nivsr goods, as can be found in any establishment in Adams county. OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Turns out Superior Work in every particular. I also carry a complete stock of FAMILY GROCERIES. Highest price paid for WOOL and Country Produce. Give me a call before Purchasing elsewhere. JOHN ESITITST<3t, May 5, 1880. Odd Fellows Block, Decatur. ' .A I

STUDABAKER & QUINN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, DECATUR, INDIANA. Office over the Adams County Bank, Decatur, Indian* 25jy79tf ' PETERSON & HUFFMAN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, | DECATUR, INDIANA. j Will practice in Adams and adjoining counties. Especial attention given to collections and titles to real estate. Are Notaries Public mid draw deeds and mortgages Real estate bought, sold and rented on reasonable terms Office, rooms 1 and 2, I. O. O. F. building. 25jy79tf A. G. HOLLOWAY. M. D.. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, DECATUR, INDIANA. Office in Houston’s Block, up-stairs. Will ! attend to all professional calls promptly, j night or day. Charges reasonable. Residence on noi th side of Monroe street, 4th house east of Hart's Mill. 25jy79tf S. G. RALSTON, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, GENEVA, INDIANA. Office over Harrod's Furniture Store. Professional calls promptly attended to at all hours. 25jy79tf P. C. SHACKLEY, House, Sign. acS Carriage Painter, And Paper Hanger. Grtiininp, Calsotiiining, Whitewashing, etc. Prices to suit the times. Sixteen years in Adams cminty. Give me a call and save money hop on southeast corner of Jefferson and Second streets. Decatur. Ind.. Aug.s, 1879. Baug79 R B. Allison, Pres’t W. It Niblick,Cashier. D. Studabakkh, Vice I’res’t. THE ADAMS COUNTY BANK. DECATUR. INDIANA, i This Bank is now open for the transac- ■ tion of a general hanking business. We buy and sell Town, Township and j County Orders. 25jy79tf JOHN SHIREY, A UCTIONEER, Wishes to say to the people of Decatur j and vicinitx that he is now the only professional auctioneer in the county and that he will hi all times he ready to attend to calls iu his line of pusiness. Thirty-five years experience will enable him to give satisfaction beyond a doubt io all who employ him. Charges will be very reasonaI lie < trdei’s left at the law office of F> ance & Hooper will receive prompt attention. jy22w3 JOHN SHIREY.

CLEARING OUT SALE For August. Stock must be largely reduced this month. Low prices will do it. Take advantage ot this great sale and secure some bargains. Rich silk parasols will be closed out regardless of cost. SUN UMBRELLAS marked down to o t clear them out H.OOT COMPANY. lap H.OEES I Handsome Linen Lap Robes at sl, $1.25, -$1.50 sl./5 anti $2 each. Patent Mosquito Bed Canopies, Gauze Wirej Screens for windows, all sizes, at low prices. \\ bite, blue,! green, buff, and pink Mosquito Bar by the piece. Just what’ is wanted this hot weather. . ;• ROOT AND COMPANY LUITS. Handsome styles, made up of printed Lawns and Organdies with and without borders, closing out at greatly reduced prices; also a handsome line of Children s Dresses, made up of Ginghams, Lawnsand Cambrics marked down to closeout HOOT COMPANY. j f AT IO CEjNTTS. I ; We are closing out a large lot of fine yard-wide Percales > and Cambrics; former price 15c. At 8c we are closing out a lot of tine printed Percales; former price 10 and 12|c. Japa- • nese Parasols clearing out at a great sacrifice. Eu-nting SuLits. Handsomely made and trimmed, marked down to close them out. Silks and Stuff suits, choice and elegant styles, will be sold regardless of original cost, ■ Bargains can be secured the next few days in our suit department. I Root Company, I I CALHOUN STREET, FORT WAYNE, INI). '■ f

A NEW LEAF TURNED OVER! AT THE “OLD RELIABLE!” Cash and Produce Trumps! o —• EVERYBODY READ! NIBLICK, CRAWFORD & SONS Having tried the credit, system long enough to test its impracticability, have concluded to take a new tack, and. instead o» having to put their goods at a price high enough to make up for bad debts, they are now determined to give their patrons the benefit of the MONEY SAVED BY THE “READY PAY SYSTEM” in the reduced prices they are thus enabled to afford their customers. In this way they caa •‘LIVE AND LET LIVE!” It is true, Justices and Constables may object, as it interferes with a business whick to them, has proven quite a lucrative one But, under the new order of things, out friends will find goods at the store in the Adams County Bank Block so much lower than formerly, that, they Will Astonifelied! at the change which ready pay has wrought. It is folly to say much about it in our advertisement. as tar as particularizing is concerned. The truth in this respect can only be satisfactorily learned BY A VISIT TO THE STORE! Where all hands take pleasure in making known the huge bargains they have to offer in LADIES DRESS GOODS, MUSLINS, READYMADE CLOTHING, CARPETS, QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, GROCERIES, ETC. ! ' ‘ 0 THe Higliesi MarKet Price T’o.lcSL for Country Produce. _o STAND BY THE “OIjD RELIABLE,’ j AND IT WILL STAND BY YOU. Niblick, Crawford & Sons, I Decatur, Ind., Ma.v 16, 187 U.