Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 5, Decatur, Adams County, 5 May 1881 — Page 3

I Ke, Farmers! EVERYBODY! Here is a chance TO SAVE MONEY, A chance never offered before, and we intend to do as we agree. We Will Sell ■plows ■ This year cheaper than ever before, and we will sell from i Five Io Teo Per Genl, Cheaper zf*oh. cash. wbicb makes lhe old reliable Oliver Chilled Plow | Coat from fifty to ninety cents cheaper wfti ever bold in this county. I i der 7 the same conditions we purpose se.ling the Ctlebra.rdj BRYAN STEEL PLOW And we can safely say that this Plow han no equal. We invite competition. T*ke them, try them, and if not as recommetuled bring them back and we will refund your money. We also have the I Richmond and Tillin Steel Plows, wiki ch stand alone upon their own recommendation. A trial is all that is needed Co convince any one. We also wish Io call your special attention to the wuild renowned Steel Tooth Vibrator Harrow ! Come and examine it. It Will pay you and convince you that it is better adapted to all kinds of use than any harmw made; costs from S 3 to S') less; cuninins from five to nine moe teeth, and does better work with less labor titan any spring tooth harrow in the market. . A FULL LIN EOF COOK STOVES, Trimmed out iu every particular wiih f round hollow ware end heavy pressed ware, we are now offering At Cost tor Cash. Then conies the never to be forgotten Malta Cultivators. The leading cultivator of the West, North •nd South. Sells everywhere and gives universal satisfaction. Remodeled and improved for the season of 1881. They are simply built, substantial and light. They are higher in the arch, can be used in taHer corn. Has the drop hitch, being Attached to the axle makes the draft direct fiom the plows. Can regulate it so that the weight is all taken from the horse s neck. Durability, Perfection of Work, Lightness of Draft and Esse of Management has gained for • THE MALTA A world-wide reputation. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, And buy only lhe genuine, for sale by us. Building Material Made a Spclially. Come and enmine our Stock, and be convinced that if you stand by the Old Reliable Hardware House They will stand by you. Thanking my friends for past favors. I solicit youi patronage in the future Yours, truly, W. <;. SPEWC’ER. I PwMnr, led . Morph 24, 1881.-51*8

J CARPETS! I DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING and GROCERIES —jSk-r— JOHN BITING’S, ODD JF’Kil-.T-.ONTV’IS BLOCK..

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. To The Public. On anti after this date all notices, such as obituaries, church notices (where money is to be derived from the occasion advertised), and notices for entertainments of any character where an admission fee is charged and where the object is a pecuniary one will be charged for in The Decatur Democrat and the Decatur Journal at the rate of 10 cents per line, eight words to constitute a line. S. Ray Williams, Publisher Democrat. Ed A. Phillips, Publisher Journal. Decatur, Apr. 7th, 1881. Jew Advertisement*. Ditch Notice—Christen. Plainer—Ault. Woolen Factory Meyers App'i Administrator—Holt house. Executoia Sale—Holthouse 11 “ —Rainkmg. Life Insurance—Shigly. Locals—Place, Cooter Si Ilolihouse. Applicatson for License—Bremerkamp. “ “ “ —Barthel. “ —Wagoner. “ “ “ —Smith & Sos. Important toTravelkrs.—Special inducements are offered you by the Burlington Route. It will pay you to read their advertisement to be found elsewhere in this issue. 51w40 Pile* Cured Dr. Shrader, of Indiana, will be at the Meissc House, in Decatur, on Wednesday, May 11, 1881, to cure piles by the new method. Treatment painless, will guarantee a cure iu every case. Call and see hint. Consultation free. 2w4. J-iyDon't fail to attend J. W. Places' opening. J-S?”Go to J. W. Palces’ for fresh oranges and lemons. k-fX" Go and see J. W. Places' fine candies. You can find fruit and vegetables at J. . Places'. p£f”Draw that gold watch at J. W. Places'. Runaway.—A span of horses belonging to Melachia Burns took fright last Monday afternoon and measured the distance on First street from Railing's stables to Monroe street in less time than it takes to tell it. Mr. Burns was in the buggy and remained their until he brought the runaways to a halt on Monroe street. In Fill Blast.—The blacksmith shop of David and Lane King is now in full blast, and patrons arc well satisfied with the work turned out. They make a specialty of horseshoeing, and respectfully invite all to give them a trial. Repairing in all its various branches done upon honor and at live and let-live prices. Dave asks all his old friends to give him a call, feeling confident that he can suit them both in work and in prices. Shop south of Jackson's factory. Bki Horns.—Joe Bremerkamp sent to his brother John a pair of elk horns that measured five feet each in length, and in weight—well, they are so heavy that we don’t wonder the elk is dead. They were expressed through from Colorado. John prizes them very highly, and will soon have them in attractive position in bis saloon. Whether Joe killed the elk or not we were not informed, but if he did he has rendered his. country sufficient service to merit a discharge. Twenty Years Ago.—One ago to-day Mr. and Mrs. John Wolf, of Union township, celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their wedded life. The occasion was one long to be held iu remembrance, as many of their friends were present to offer congratulations and to wish them many more years of uninterrupted happiness. A large number of presents were laid upon their table, and The Democrat was remembered when the ‘‘good things’ were passed around, as a plate of excellent cake was sent us by Mr. and Mrs. Wolf. In common with their many friends we wish them a long and peaceful journey down life's uncertain path way. The Election. The corporation election on Monday last was quiet and uninteresting, it becoming apparent early in the morning that the regular Deinocratie ticket would be elected by large majorities. The following is the votes received by each candidate, the first named for each rffice being the regular Democratic candidate : Trustees Ist dist. A. J. Hill . . 258. R. S. Peterson 95. 2nd Diet. John Welfley L. Whipple ............... 58.

3rd dist. D. M. Goodscll 269. A. R. Bell 90. 4th dist. E. Woods 274. M. P. Moon j- 86. sth dist. Jesse Niblick, no opposition, 361. Town Clerk. I. C. King 286. Walter Schrock 79. Marshal. Isaac Rhodes 288. Samuel Hale 84. Treasurer. H. 11. Bremerkamp 279. C. T. Dorwin 82. Real Estate Transfers—The following deeds were recorded since our last issue : Wm. McClellan to Woods and Winnes 160 acres, Washington twp. §2,800 John Koeneman to F. 11. Scheuman CO acres, Root twp. $3,000 Henry Gass to David F. Oliver 40 acres Washington twp. $825. John Koeneman to F. 11. Scheuman 40 acres, Preble twp. $3,100. F. J. Gillig to Peter Hess 198 acres, Washington twp. $3,090. Geo W. Pyle to Geo. Donart in-lot 159 i pt of 151, Decatur, $1,759. Wm. Spuller to John Weber 40 acres, Root twp.. $l,lOO. John 11. Cline to Jacob Cline 20 acres. Root twp., SI,OOO. Wm. Trout to John Miller 40 acres, Union twp., $750. Win. McClellan to Woods it Winues 40 acres Washington twp., $690. Catharine Salmon to Fred Koch inlot 458, Decatur, $459. CHAT. ” Clean up. * Get out your croquet sets. Heavy frost Tuesday night. Fishing jarties bv the score. Garden'making is in full blast. Taffy with a stick in it at Place's. We are much in need of more rain. Circuit court will convene on the 16th. Little and often make a heap o' time. Again we say the peach trees are dead. Well, I should slobber, is the latest slang phrase. Mason, the bluffton tailor, was in town yesterday. The town election on Monday was a very quiet affair. |)squire Rape, of Geneva, was in town on Monday. Please come in and pay us what you owe on subscription. Our Geneva communication failed to reach us this week. Read the new advertisement of the Decatur woolen mill. The Disciple minister occupied the M. E. pulpit last Sabbath. We thank Will Schirmeyer for another mess of nice lettuce. D. M. Goodsell & Co. are having a handsome trade in the lumber 'business. The M. E. Church choir has been reorganized, several new members being added. Pat Burns displayed much pluck in staying with the runaway team last Monday. Place has his ice cream parlors toned up in a manner that is pleasing to look upon. Miss Ella Schirmeyer is home from Ft. Wayne Conservatory, where she has been teaching. A team from Smith & Longenberger’s stables ran away between Decatur and Willshire last Monday. Fred Johns has sold his saloon to John Wagner. Fred contemplates soon starting up iu Bluffton. The Charlotte, Mich., Republican says the wheat crop in that vicinity will not be more than a half a one. Attention is directed to the advertisement of J. C. Ault, who has put a new plainer in his mill near the railroad. Stone is selling large bills of hardware, and all because he sells cheap for cash and has a large stock of new goods to select from. Jake Martin was defeated in the nominating convention for trustee, but the people elected him by a large majority as the best baker in the town. The Bluffton Chronicle thinks it would be funny to see “we” and Rev. Metts on the street together. Come over, brother, and you'll see something funny nearly everyday. The municipal elections in Indiana this week have resulted favorably to our side. The Democrats of Ft Wayne made a clean sweep, electing every candidate on their ticket. Geo. D. Shigley has been appointed agent for the Southern Penn Mutual Relief association, of Hanover, Penn. All persons wishing to apply for certificates can find him at his office, two doors south of Curran's drug store. As chairman of the Democratic corporation convention we desire to publicly thank Judge Bobo for coming to the front in the nick of time and pouring oil on the turpulent waters, thereby extricating us from an embarrasiug position. Somabody (we have vainly endeavor-

ed to ascertain who) delivered a temperance talk in town last Sunday. Some say it was Mace Long, some that it was a writer on the Ft, Wayne Gazette, and some effect to believe the talker to be an Ohio man. A rush of advertising last week necessitated the “killing" of much interesting matter. Our worthy correspondents will please excuse us when I cutting on their items, as nothing save I absolute necessity will make us do so. I It will be better in the sweet, etc., or I words to that effect. Henry Banta, of Willshire, and by the way one of the best dry goods merchants in this part of the country, paid us a call last Tuesday. Mr. Banta was at one time a resident of Decatur, and, though not in posession of any property here now. he takes considerable interest in the town’s wellfare. The Butler Record insists that the fellow and his gal in our “long prayer" story are on their knees yet, for all our readers know. Possibly . the story does fail to bring them to their feet, but a quarter section of . land wouldn’t hire the “fellow" to get I down on his knees now all the same. Some friend has favored us with a I copy of the Territorial Compositor, of I Phenix, Arizonia. Who the friend is ' we do not know, but we thank him or I her all the same. The Expositor is the same size of The Democrat, is ■ neatly gotten up, and we see by its ed- ! itorial columns they have hear’n of 1 Mahone out in that far-away region. After faithfully serving as a member of the Town Board for five years, Mr. R. 8. Peterson retires with a consistent and honorable record. lie has carefully and ably guarded the town's inter -est, and while some do not agree with him on the subject of public improvements we doubt not but that all will cheerfully grant that he is actuated in his advocacy of improvements by an honorable desire to see the town advance in the way of civilization and to see it move onward and upward in all that tends to make a first-class city. Damon and Pythias. I You seldom meet with such friendship as existed between Damon and I Pythias. When Dionysius, the Tyrant lof Syracuse, condemned Damon to . death for denouncing him at a special I meeting of the City Conncil, of which he (Damon) was a member from the Fourth Ward, Damon begged the privilege of running down to Oneida Depot, where his wife lived, and bidding her farewell, Pythias agreeing to go to jail in Lis place, and suffer executicn himself if Damon failed to return within the prescribed time. The Tyrant consented and Damon went. He got back in time, as is well known, though it was a tight squeeze to do it. Dionysius was filled with admiration by such exhibition of friendship, and pardoned them both. But such a thing couldnt happen in our day. Damon, instead of coming back, would go right on to New York, and take lhe first steamer for Europe. Y es, and he would probably borrow all the money Pythias had before starting, and coax Mrs Pythias to elope with him, like as not. And Pythias—well, Pythias wouldn’t make such a fool of himself now, either. He would see Damon hanged before he would consent to hang in his place. This isn’t the age for such business, but we will tell you what it is the age for. It is the age for buying elegant boots and shoes at the most reasonable prices, particularly when you patronize Conter & Holthouse.

Herne Itema. By C.EBAR. Ob, for every holy's sake, let every body join, and clean up every body’s alley I J. Eley has returned from an extensive hunting expedition in Jefferson township. Miss Hann Baker of the hotel, is visiting friends and relatives in the east. D. E. Allen, Harve Harruff and Will Sheets each contemplate erecting a residence the coming season. Buteh, for some unknown reason, has been at home about all week. Hen Bays he meant S4O to boot just then, that he only ffieant it for the t : me being, and that a man has a right to squeal when he sees he is beat. I’eter Lookibill. who lives just south of town is still lying in a critical condition. Rev. 8. T. Sprunger is now busily engaged in a residence adjoining the church, just west of town. Ulysses Stauffer has been on the sick fist for a week past, but is now convalescent. Ashlemau says if he would give up that red coat for one hot day or two, dat de beoblcs wouldn't know who de butcher was den. Anthony Senor, of Bluffton, was the guest of C. Beers and H. Michaud on last Sunday. Rev. H. C. Grossman, of Elkhart, Ind,, synodical missionary of the northern Indiana Lutheran church, was a guest at the hotel Saturday night. John Wagoner is visiting friends i and relatives in Harden county, Ohio.

Rus-ti-cus, we did not intend to travel with our funny man this season ; all we want is to advertise well for the coming season, but if you will bet the coon skin and pay our railroad fare we will try you coon skin for coon skin. Quite a number of our citizens were congregated together, talking about the small-pox and expressing their fears when Jacob Rrown made his appearance. He soon began to express himself also on the subject, he said he did not fear the small-pox any more than he did a mule, he thinking they were both almost sudden death Last Saturday a long legged, red whiskered ditcher came in town ;he went to the hardware store and wanted a revolver, stating his intention of shooting himself, or in other words he would not sec the sun set. The merchant refused to sell on such conditions. The ditcher to make his word good, shot liimseif in the neck and did not wake until the next morning. A fishing party commenced preparations on last, Wednesday to start on their trip Sunday. They completed their rig late Saturday evening, sat up all night, waiting for the morning to come and when the darkness began to break in the east they began to load their wagon with necessaries for the trip ; what they took along would be tedious to mention, but we will give a short sketch : 2 fish hooks, 10 pounds of bacon, 1 fish pole, 8 pounds of crack ers, 9 pounds of cheese, 7 yards of bologna, 13 bottles of beer, 2 boxes of matches and a frying pan ; they will not be back until noon.

WHAT? Boots, Shoes & Slippers cheaper than at any other house in the county! WHERE ? At Conter & Holthouse’S. Ditch Notice. Notice is heieby given, that at the September, 1880, session of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Adams, and State of Indiana, a petition was presented by John Ripple et al, praying the board to establish the following described ditch in said county of Adams, the commencement, direction and termination being described in said petition, which is on file at 1 lhe Auditor s office of said County. Said | ditch is located on the following route, Commencing at a stake 15J rods north, j on the county line, of the north west corner of the north west quarter of section; four (4), township twenty-six (26) north, range thirteen (13) east, thence north 72 ! degrees, east 24 rods, (hence north 22 de- , grees east 12 rods, thence north 80 degrees east 12 rods, thence north GO degrees, cast 24 rods, thence north 47 de- | grees east 36 rods; thence east 18 ruua, thence south 36 degrees east 36 rode, thence east 18 rods, thence south 55 degrees east 18 rods, through the lands of John Garber 192 rods, ihenoe south 85 degrees east 20 rods, thence north 65 degrees east 42 rods, through the lands of Nickolas Minger 56 rods, thence south 25 degrees east 6 rods, thence south 69 degrees east 42 rods, through the lauds of Christy Stogdill 54 rods, thence south 72 degrees east 54 rods, thence south 85 degrees east 32 rods, through the land of Daniel Railing 86 rods, thence eouth 48 degrees east 48 rods, thence north 85 degrees east 24 rods, through the lauds of John Dettinger72 rods, thence south 10 degrees, east 54 rods, through the laud of Christian Stucky’s heirs, fa-wit: Frederick Stucky and Christian Stucky, thence east 66 rods thence south 56 degrees east 12 rods, through (he land of Stephen Hock er'she'.rs: John Hocker,Job Hocker, Frank Hocker, Christian Hocker, Samuel Hocker, Albert Hocker & Mary Hocker7B rods thence south 56 degrees east, through the lands of William I’ressdorf7B rods, thence east 18 rods through lhe lands of Gideon Bowman, thence south 51 degrees vast 96 r>ds through the lands of Vinc-nt D. Bell, thence east 42 rode, thence north 45 degrees east 36 lods, thence east 18 rods through the lands of Gideon Bowman 96 rods, thence south 77 degrees east 48 rode thence south 41 degrees east 30 rods through the lands of Mary Hurt 78 rods, thence south 34 rods through the land of Joe. D Nuttman, thence south 85 degrees cast 62 rods, thence north 41 degrees, east 18rods, thence east 12 rode, through the lands of John Ripple 92 rods, thence north 45 degrees east 34 rods through the land of Jacob Shannon, thence north 45 degrees east 14 rods, through the land of leaae Bowman thence north 45 degrees east 12 rods, thence north 75 degrees east 48 rods, thence north 43 degrees east 48 rode, thence north 72 degrees east, 48 rods through the lands of Jacob Haas 156 rods. ) thence south 35 degrees east 16 reds , through the lands of John Smith, thence south S 3 degrees east 44 rods, thence eouth ; 70 degrees east 36 rods through the lend of Catharine Shepherd 80 rods, thence south 60 degrees east 84 reds, through the laud of Henry L. Earhart thence south6o legrees east 18 rods, thence south 34 degrees cast 41 rods, through the land of Anna Earhart,s9 rods, thence east 48 rods through , lhe land of Joseph Reed, thence east 54 rods through the land of Henry Derka.

the nee east 84 rod« (trough the laud of Oliphant Buskirk, thence north 85 degrees ea«t;B4rods through the lands of John Smith thence north 45 degrees east 42 rods and 20 feet through the lands of Joseph Crabbs Said Ripple ditch to terminate 85 rods north of the south east corner of the south west quarter of section seven (7)iu township twenty-six(26) north, range fourteen (14) east, where said ditch enters or con- ; nects wiih the main Blue Creek ditch 1 which is now completed, and their said ditch shall terminate. Said petitioners representing “(hat a large portion of the lands through which the ditch will pass are totally unproduct ive for want of proper drainage ; that the construction of a ditch will not only be l conducive of public health, convenience | or wellfare, but the same will be of public | benefit and utility, and that such drainage can not be obtained without entering up on and passing through the lands adjoining 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 ail respects complied with the act Reproved March 9, 1875, entitled “An act to enable owners of wet lands to drain and reclaim them." etc.; granted the prayer of said petitioners ; and appointel N. P. Heaston, John W Runyon and Bad gley Anderson, viewers, who proceeded to view the proposed location of said ditch, and Lave filed their amended report and estimate, and apportioned the work according to law, and made oath to , the same, and report the work to be of public benefit. The following list shows the tracts sf land benefited by said improvement and the owners mames thereof. The south half north west quarter see tion 4, township 26 north, range 13 east owned by John Garver. Commencing at the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 4, township 26 north, range 13 east, thenoe east 54 iols, thence south 160 rods, thence west 54 rods, thence north 16C rods to the place of beginning, owned by Nicholas Minger. The north west quarter south west quarter section 4, township 26 north , range 13 east owned by Christy Stogdill. The north east quarter south east quarter section 4, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by Daniel Railing The north west quarter south west quarter section 3, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by John Dittinger. The south east quarter south west quarter section 3, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by Frederick and Christian ‘ Stucky. The east half south west quarter section ‘ 3, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by Stephen Hocker's heirs, viz: John Hocker, Joseph Hocker, Christian Hocker, Samuel Hocker, Frank Hocker, Albert Hocker and Mary Hocker. The west half south east quarter section 3, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by IFm. Presdorf. The east half south cast quarter section 3, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by Gideon Bowman. The east half north east quarter section 10, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by Vincent D. Bell. The north west quarter north west quarter section 11, township 26 noith, range 13 east, owned by Gid Bowman. The north east quarter north west quar ter section 11, township 26 north, range 13 cast, owned by Mary Hurt. The south east quarter north west quarter section 11, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by Jos D. Nuttman. The south west quarter north east quartet section 11, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by John Ripple. The south east quarter north east quar I ter section 11, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by Jacob Shannon. The east half north west quarter north east quarter and the north east quarter north east quarter section 11, township 2b I north range ISeast,owned by Isaac Bowman, j except 10 acres off the east side of the said 1 north east quarter of the north eastquari ter. i The south west quarter north west quar- ' ter section 12, township 26 north, range 13 ' east, also commencing at the north west j corner of said section 12, thence east !06 and two-thirds rods, thence south 80 rods, thence west 106 and two-thirds rods, thence north 80 rods to the place of beginning, ! owned by Jacob Haas. Commencing at the north east corner of the north west quarter of said section 12, thence west 53 and one-third rods, thence south 80 rods, thenoe east 53 and oneihird rods, thence north 80 rods to the ' place of beginning, owned by John Smith The south east quarter north west quarter section 12, township 26 north, range 13 east, owned by Catherine Shepherd. Commencing at the north west corner of the north east quarter of said section 12, thence east 45 rods, thence south 160 rods, thence west 45 rods, thence north to the place of beginning, owned by Henry L. Earhart Commencing al the north east corner of the west half of the north east quarter of said section 12, thence west 35 rods, thence south 160 rods thence east 35 rodßj thence north to place of beginning, owned by Anna Earhart. The south east quarter north east quar- ■ ter section 12, township 26 north, range i 13 east, owned by Joseph Reed. The north west quarter south eastquar- . ter section 12 township 26 north, range 13 oast, owned by Henry Derkes The east half south east quarter section 12, township 26 north, tange 13 east, owned b£ Oliphant Buskirk. The west half south west quarter section 7, township 26 north, range 14 east, owned by John Surth. The south east quarter south west quarter section 7, township 26 north, range 14 east, owned by Joseph Crabbs. Now, therefore, be it known, that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Adams, will grant a hearing on the above I petition and report on Wednesday, the Btb ; day of June, 1881, when all persons interested or aggrieved will be heard. All parties who claim compensation for I land or damage by the construction ofsaid work are hereby notified to make application in writing and file the same in , the office of the Auditor of the County» on I or before the day set for the hearing of ] said petition and report. G. CHRISTEN. Auditor s office, Adams County, n 4 4w Decatur, April 28, 1881.

BUY YOUR CLOTHING or" THE MANUFACTURERS, And Save The Retailer’s Profit, —ATOWEN, PIXLEY & CO’S, 15 and 17 Court Street and I |ft£B 58 and 60 Clinton Street. f ■ Will WAI HU, till/.

SOO,OOO PLACED WITHIN THE REACH OF THE PEOPLE FREE OF COST EVERY MONTH. o Mast liberal Scheme Ever Offered by a Most liberal House, EVERY PURCHASER OF CLOTHING, Hats Furnishing Goods, &c. AMOUNTING TO $lO WILL BE PRESEATED WITH A FREE TICKET IA THE LOUISIANA LOTTERY. Drawing of Eaclx ozitlx. Sam Pete & Max, Always ahead, showing the LARGEST STOCK AT THE LOWEST PRICES Star Clothing House, FORT WAYNE IND. | ON DECK! “LET THE BATTLE BEGIN I” Fresh Arrival of Spring Stock g>f* boots, slippers, ——sod MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, ja.T CSNTER&HOLTHOUSE’S, Which will be Sold at Bottom Figures. CALL AND SEE ANO JUDGE FOR YODRSELF. INTERESTING FORTaRMERST I ' I am now prepared to sell the Best Reapers & Binders in the World. The fellowing take the lead wherever introduded: Empire Reapers and Mowers In all the different styles of manufacture, and the Adams and French Harvester and Self-Binder, using no canvas or belting that the cricket will eat or (he water will rot, being the most durable machines in use. I have the exclusive agency for Adams and Jay counties for the above. For terms and prices call on or address, ADAH ffI.LT, Geneva, Ind. Reference for above Self-Binder—Wm. Worden, Pleasant Mills.—«3wl2.

PROPOSALS. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned trustee of St. Marys township, Adams county, Indiana, will receive sealed bids for the erection of a two-story brick school building in Pleasant Miils, St. Marys township. Specifications of building to be found in the Auditor’s office Decatur, at N. Acker's store Pleasant Mills, and at the trustee’s residence. Bids • until the 7th day of May, 1881, at one o’clock p. m. Blds must be accompanied j with bond of S2OO as evidence that the party will enter into contract provided the coutrat be awarded him. Contract j will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, the trustees reserving the right of ‘ rejecting any or all bbls AM. FULLER. ; Trustee, Pleasant Mills, Ind. April 14, 1881.-2w4. VPPOINTMENTOF EXECUTOR. — Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Executor of the Estate of Barbra Schroder, Ute of Adams County, deceased. The Estate is probably solvent. A. Holthouse. Executor. April 21, 1881.—3w3. France & King, Attorneys Subscribe for the Democrat. $ 1.50 a year.

Dissolution of Co-Patncrsliip. By mutual agreement we, the undersigned, have ibis day dissolved partner ship- For a time we will each occupy our present office for the purpose of settling up and disposing of all uufinnisbed firm business. Those indebted to the firm will please call at an early day and settle either by or note. Thanking our friends who have in the past favored us with their i business and trusting we may each be favorably remembered in the future we remain, yours very truly. DAVID STUDABAKER. JOHN P. QUINN. Decatur, Oct. 251 h, 1880. n3otf. APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR Notice is hereby given that ihe undersigned hue been appoinied Administrator of the Estate of Hannah Wagner, laie cf Adams county, deceased. The Estate is probably solvent. MARTIN W. WAGNER, Administrator. April 7, 1881. Town Property tor Male. The undersigned has seme very desirable properly in Decatur that he will sell at a bargain. Parties wishing to buy will serve their own interests by calling on B. 11. Dent. Nov. 18,'80. ts