Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 14 July 1881 — Page 3

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. To Th* Public. On and after thia date all notices, euch 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. ■" . ■ i j... i — Kew Advertisements. Appointment Executor—Sieele. N. to N. R.-• Blackburn. Fruit Trees Segar. Important toTravf.i.ers.—Special inducements arc offered you by the Burlington Route. It will pay you to read'tlieir advertisement to be found elsewhere in this issue. 51w40 Piles C ured Dr. Shrader, of Indiana, will be at the Meisse House, in Decatur, on Wednesday. July 13, 1881, to cure piles by the new method. Treatment painless, will guarantee a cure in every case. Call and see him. Consultation free. 2w4. l.iffMniaig. A full stock of-Our Lightning” Rem i dles for sale at the “old reliable. 1 ’ ts. Dorwin & Holthouse. The Bui tom Out Os prices in White Lead, Linseed Oil and mixed paints for house and barn painting, at ts. Dorwin ft Holthoi se.

Th*' imerlmn Mowing Machine Kulle Holder. This machine is indorsed by the l< adiug manufactures of mowers and reapers throughout the United States. Cau be attached to any grindstone, giving you any desired bevel. Requires but one man to do the work. It costs but $2.50. and will last a lifetime. You can thoroughly test it before purchasing. it sells at sight, and gives ttood satisfaction. The special advantages of the Knife Holder arc as follows : Because it is the only practical machine manufactured. Because it can be attached to any grind stone. Because one man does the work. Because the knives are sharpened in one third of the time than by any either way. Because every knife is ground alike, and to any desired bevel. Because the material of the knife is saved. Because by its use your mowing machine will last twice as long. Because it saves one half the draft on your team. Because it saves yon-r medows by not pulling the grass but cutting it. Because you grind your knives when they need it. Because it costs but J 2.50. Because it saves its cost four times over every year. Head the following testimony, signed l>y some of oflr leading farmers, who have purchased : We, the undersigned, having seen the American Mowing Machine Knife bolder tested arc fully convinced of its merits. We have purchased one believing it supplies a long felt want. M e heartily recommend it to all farmers. J. A. Fonner. Abraham Rawley, Uh as. Heckman, 8. Pillars, E. 11. Bottenburo, Daniel Weedy, Jacob Butman, Christ Gilltom, Samuel Smith, A. A. Sprunger, A. W. Holmes. Wash Steele. John Cramer, U. Blakey, Jas. P. Lower, Jav Rugg. D. W. Myers. P. W. Pruden, D. I*. Teeter, Louis Edwards, J. J. Foster. Jacob Yager, Andrew Gay, T. P. Harris. David Kern, Wm. Biehl.

And many others. For sale by R N. Kiinscy, who is now making a canvass of Adams county ; also at James Stone’s hardware store, Decatur. Ind. n0.11w3 THE AUTOPHONE. Is the cheapest, bes‘, and most comprehensive automatic musical instrument ever brought forth. It has -2 notes; (6 more than any other musical instrument) plays in three keys; is simple in construction, it can be played by a child—lt is absolutely perfect in its rendition of music, beating its own times, while all others require faster ur slower motion. Does away with cranks and handels. being played by direct action of the bellows. It plays any kind of music. Both Autophone and music are cheaper by far than all others. Send for circular. Liberal discount to canvassAddress, THE AUTOPHONE CO., ITHACA, N. Y. n0,14w4 • o< * .-ct.

Wanted Twenty brick layers immediately. Apply at this office. Lost.— A good umbrella. The finder will confer • favor by returning it to the owner, W. S. Hughe*. On Wednesday evening a very fine Merino Shawl. The finder will confer a favor by delivering it to thia office.

Notice. — During the next two or three weeks my address will be Valparaiso, Ind., where all letters connected with my work will be promptly answered. I have made arrangements with my brother, L. W. A. Luckey, who will attend to any business connected with my office or the Normal, during my absence. G. W. A. Luckey. Fruit Trees.— Mr. Chas. Segur Las accepted the agency of the Stone & Van Lieu nurseries, of Rochester. N. Y., for Adams county. His variety of fruits, plants, ornamental trees, etc. is endless, and be kindly solicits those intending to purchase to call on him at his home in Decatur or hold their orders until he can see them at their homes. There are strangers canvassing the county, but we think our people will best serve their own interest by patronizing one of their own citizens, especially when he represents one of the best and most reliable nurseries in the country. Personal*. — George Holloway, of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting his parents. Mrs. Burdge, of Portland, is visiting in Decatur. Jack Herbert, of Delphos, Sundayed in Decatur. Chas. Wert and wife, of Briant, were in town on Tuesday. R. M. Brown, of the Fort Wayne Herald, was in town this week Miss Mary Harnett, of Pleasant Plains, Ills., is the guest of Miss Emma Donovan. Miss Anna Barthel returned on Monday from a week's visit with friends in Fort Wayne. Frank Crawford, and several of the boys, will start next week for Petoskey to remain a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. George Kolkman, of Covington, Ky , are the guests of their I uncle, Mr. Harmon Bosse. Miss Lizzie Bollman, who has been afflicted for the past five years, was ’ taken to Grand Rapids . last Tuesday night for treatment. Reuben Woodruff, of Hicksville, Ohio, and brother to Constable Tom Woodruff, was visiting the latter the forepart of the week. John Comer, formerly of Decatur, now residing at Lima. Ohio, was in town on Tuesday. He has been engaged to travel with Hi Henry's minstrel company, of New York. Mr. Frank Sordlet, a clerk in the mammoth dry goods house of Root & Company, Fort Wayne, spent part of his vacation in Decatur. Mr. Sordlet is very much of a gentleman. Miss Ida Roebuck and Miss Fannie Arnold, who have been the guests of Mrs. B. W. Sholty for the past five weeks, returned to their homes in Delphos, on Monday last. Henry Niblock and A. L. Kapp, of Bluffton, were in town Wednesday. Henry looks as stylish and gay as the belle of a high-toned shindig. He reports the insurance business as being simply immense. Mr. Harvey Patterson, of Willshire, Ohio, was in town Tuesday evening. Mr. P. is looking well, and in this con nection wc desire to call the attention of our readers to the fact that he is running one of the best appointed furniture establishments in this section of country. His undertaking department is also first class in every particular.

TO NON-RESIDENTS. The Stale of Indiana, Adams county, Bs. lu the Adams Circuit Court. September term, 1881. Jacob Stults ) vs. >No. 1,519, attach mt Peter Garber. J It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that Peter Garber the above named defendant is a non-resident of the Slate of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Peter Garber that he be and appear before the Hon Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, to be holden at the Court House in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monduy, the 2'oth of September, 1881, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be beard and determined in bis absence. Witness, my name, and the Seal of said Court hereto affixed, this the sth day of July, 1881 N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. July 7th, 1881. Pete E on A Huffman, attorneys for plaintiff. Great Bargain. A first class Saw Mill can be bought for about half price, well located and plenty of sawing. For any one wishing to engage iu this business this is a great bargain. For further particulars call at the Miesse House, Decatur Ind. n0.13w4 S. (1. HASTINGS, M D. HOMOEOPATHIST PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, prcxrca, ISDIXNA. All calle day or night promptly attended to. Office in C. T. Dorwins Art Gallery. Vol. 25 No. H,

REDUCED RATES: o We are now offering our SPRING t SUMMER STOCK -AT — ‘ u... . BEDUCEDIUS FOR CASH, J in order to make room for FALL AND WINTER STOCK! ■'•7C NOW IS YOUR TIME FOR BIG BARG A.X3XTS. •’ T.i-" • ' Vo gel wed© & Conter. ROOT ft COMPANY ARE SHOWING BARGAINS IN CHOICE SUMMER DRESS GOODS, SILKS SATINS, BROCADES. Stocks daily replenished. Also new lines BLACK SILK SURAHS. Plain and Fancy SUMMER SIH.ISLS Largest assortment shown. 40c to $1.25 per yard. O I lirwc A. ZFL E T S, Ullin WINDOW SHADES, LACE CURTAINS, MATINGS, OIL CLOTHS, CORNICES, all makes and designs. O Open to-day, third invoice of LADIES BLACK SATIN PARASOLS, 24 and 26 inch SILK SUNUMBRELLAS, Extra quality twilled silks, $2, $2.25, $2 50, $2.75, $3, $4. FANS, FANS, FANS, Plain and Fancy, as well as the new novelties for decorating, O-oods, BlaoK Dross Gt-oods LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED. A CALL SOLICITED. Root and Company CALHOVX STREET, FORT WAYNE, IND. ■ “

Dr. L. Volker says; Rinehart’s Worm Lozenges are the only sure specific for worms I have found. n0.!2»2 Sale of Ditch. Notice is hereby given that the underigned has been notified in writing, by Abraham Steudler, a land owner, and a pereon interested in the so-called Stahr ditch, situated in Union township, Adams county, that the following named persons, to-wit: Levi Barrone, and Sarah A. Larue, have tailed to procure the excavation or •attraction of such part of said ditch as <apportioned to them respectively by viewers, appointed according to law, n the manner and time specified in the report made by said viewers. 1 shall, therefore, in pursuance of section 12 of the ditch law, approved March 9, 1875, on Friday, the 22nd day of July. 1881, at 2 o’clock p. m., at the court house door in Decatur, let to the lowest and best responsible bidder, the excavation and construction of so much of the said Stahr ditch as is described below, to-wit. From station 37 to station 40, being 300 lineal feet apportioned by said viewers to Levi Barone. Also from station 24 to station 37, being 1,300 lineal feet, apportioned by said viewers to Sarah A. Larue. Said work to be done strictly >n accordance with the specifications attached to the reportof the viewers, filed in the Auditor s office, Decatur, Adams County, Ind. Bidders will be required to file a bond, with good and sufficient security, payable to the above mentioned Levi Barrone and Sarah A. Larue for the faithful performance of said work within the time specified at the day of the lettingfl. CHISTEN, Auditor Adams County. Auditor's Qffice, June 23, 1881. CONTRACTORS. Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at the Auditor s office in Decatur, Adams county, Indiana, until Thursday, July 21st., 1881,12 o'clock m., for the erection of stone abutments at the Blue Creek, on the old Plank road between Pleasant Mills, Indiana, and Willshire, Ohio. Said abutments to be 14 feet long, 5 feet thick at the bottom, and 2 feet at the top, 16 feet high with wings, 14 feet long at the bottom, battered back one foot in every two feet in height, and of the same thickness as the abutments. Said abutments and wings to be placed on a good, solid foundation of timber, at such spots as the board of commissioners shall indicate, and be composed of good, sound limestones, dressed evenly on the beds so as to not set more than 1 inch joints and shall not be less ‘han 5 inches thick. Bids will also be received at the same place and time foi a Low-Truss iron bridge across said Blue Creek 70 feet long, with oadway of 12 feet. Bids will be received Jfor superstructure or abutments separately or together. Bidders for the bridge to furnish plans and specifications together with their bids. Each bid must be accompanied by a bond of SI,OOO, for the acceptance of the contract, if awarded to the bidder; and the Board reserve the right io reject any or all bids. By order of the Board. G. CHRISTEN, Auditor, Adams County. June 23d., 1881. TO NON-RESIDENTS’ State of Indiana, Adams county, Sv. In the Adams Circuit Court, September Term, 1881. John A. Coil ) vs. > Petition No. 1,533. William J. Coil, et al J It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above edtilled cause, that William J. Coil, Charles D. Coil, Andrew W. Coil, William H. Coil, Harriet Troutner, David Troutner, Peter 11. Coil, Jesse A. Coil, Sarah F. Oliver, Andrew B. Oliver, Esther D. Poole, J oseph Poole, Franklin Converse, Rosy J. Converse, Blooma A. Converse, Emma Converse, of the above named defendants are non-residents of the state of Indiana.

Notice is therefore hereby given the said William J. Coil, Charles 1). Coil, Andrew W. Coil, Wi liam 11. Coil, Harriet Troutner, David Troutner,Sarah F. Oliver, Andrew B. Oliver, Esther D. Poole, Joseph Poole, Franklin Converse, Rosy J. Converse, Bloomu A. Converse, Emma Converse that they be aud appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, on the first day of the neat regular term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday, 26th day of September, 1881, and plead by answer or lemur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness, my name,and the said Court hereto affixed, this 12th day of July, A. D. 1881. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. July 14th, 1881 —w3. France & King, attorneys for plaintiff. SHERIFF’S SALE. Malachi Burns vs. Henry J. Smith, May term 1881. In the Adams CircuitCourtof Adame coun ty, Indiana. By virtue of an order of sale to me directed aud delivered by the Clerk of the Adams circuitcourlof saidcounty and state, upon a judgement rendered at the May term, 1881, of the said Adams circuit court, 1 have levied upon the real estate hereinafter mentioned, and will expose for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house, in the town of Decatur, Adams couuty, Indiana, between the hours of lUo'clock, a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m. on SATURDAY JULY 9, 1881, the rents and profits, for a term not to exceed seven years, of the following described premises, situate in Adams county, Indiana, to-wit: Out-lot number ninety-six (9G) in Joseph Crabbs'addition to the town of Decatu ' Adams county, Indiana, as the same is des ignated upon the recorded plat of said town. And on failure to realite therefrom the full amount of judgment, interest thereon and costs, I will, st the same time, and in the manner aforesaid, offer for sale the fee simple ofthe above described premises.— Taken as the property of the defendants to satisfy said execution. HENRY KRICK, JunelG, 1881. Sheriff Adams Co. piXECUTGR 3 BALE. Notice is hereby given that the Executor of the Estate of Aaron Archer, deceased, will sell at public auction, at the late residence of the decedent, three miles southeast of Decatur, on FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1881 The following property, to-wit: two work horses, a lot of young cattle, hogs, thirty head of sheep, corn, farming implements and many other articles too tedious to mention. Tkhms $3 and under, cash in hand; all sums over $3 a credit of nine months will be given, by the purchaser giving note with approved security to the satisfaction of the undersigned, waiving bene fit of valuation and appraisement laws. No property removed until the above conditions are complied with. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock a.m. HENRY STEELE, ” Jane 16, 1881. Executor. OF ADMINISTRATOR. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Aaron Clendenen, late of Adams county, deceased. The Estate is probably solvent. ISAAC ENGLE, Admifiisrator, . June 16, 1881.—4 t.

Town Property for Male. The undersigned has some very desirable property in Decatur that he will sell at a bargain. Parties wishing to buy will serve their own interests by calling on B. H. Dent. Nov. 18, 'BO. ts OF EXECUTOR. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed executor of the estate of Aaron Archer, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate Is probably solvent. HENRY STEEL, Executor. June 9,1881.—4 t, X rOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS. The Smte of Indiana, Adams County, Ss. In the Adams Circuit Court, September term, 1881. John Lewis Smith ] vs. Marget Brink, Henry Brink, I Complaint for partiJohn B. Miller, tion No. 1530. Clara Miller, Peter Miller, Nicholas Miller, Godfrey Christon, Catherine Christen. _ It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that one of the above named defendants is a non-resident of the state of Indiana, notice is therefore hereby given the said Peter C. Jfiller that he be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, on the first day of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at the court bouse, in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the 26/7i of September, 1881, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be hoard and determined in his absence. Witness my name, and Sea! of said cou rt hereto affixed, this 29th day of June, 1881. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. June 30, 1881.—w3. t\TOTICE OF ATTACHMENT. jN State of Indiana, Adams county. Isaac Strass I Before'John T. Bailey, vs. j J.P. of IFashington Amos T. Nichols | 1. P., Adams county J Indiana. The defendant Amos T. Nichols will take notice that Isaac Strass, the plaintiff, has filed his complaint against said defendant in the above entitled cause upon a book account claiming and asking a judgement upon said account in the sum of fourteen dollars and costs on the 9th day of July, 1881, before said John T. Bailey, J. P., as above stated and did at the same time file with said justice his affidavit of the nonresidencey of said defendant and his affidavit in attachment proceedings and it appears from said affidavit that said defendant is a non-resident of the state of Indiana, and the trial of said cause is set for Saturday, July 9tb, 1881. at 10 o clock a. m. of said day and unless said defendant appears and answers in said cause, the same will be tried and determined in bis absence dated this the 11th day of June 1881. JOHN T. BAILEY, J. P. (seal.) Receiver’s Sale of Real Estate and Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, receiver, appointed by the Hon. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court to take charge of the property and effects of the late firm of Rout, Eichar & Co., will sei! at public auction, al the east door of the court bouse in the town of Decatur, in Adams county, Indiana, on the 23rd day of July, 1881. between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m and 4 o’clock p. m., the following described real estate and personal property, to-wit : The southwest quarter of the northwest qurter of section nine [9], in township number twenty-nine [29] north, of range fifteen [ls] east, in Allen county, in the state of Indiana, excepting four [4] acres in the southwest corner of said tract, owned by J. B. McDonough.

Two notes made by Emanuei Woods to Charles M. France, on the 23rd day of March, 1874, calling for two hundred dollars each, due in one and two years, respectively after date; and one note made by Emanuel Woods to Thomas L Wilson, on the 18th day of April, 1874, calling for four hundred [4oo] dollars, due two years after date. All bearing 8 per cent, interest from date, without relief. Tebms of Sale.—One-third cash, onethird in twelve months, and one-third in two years. Deferred payments to bear six per cent interest and secured by notes of the purchaser, waiving all benefit of valuation and appraisement laws; and such notes to be secured by mortgage on the property sold. DAVID ELEY. Receiver of Rout, Eichar & Co June 9,1881.—4 w. W. FL MYERS BRICKLAYER AND CONTRACTOR. Satisfaction guaranteed in every particular. Jobing speciality. Orders left at MOON’S Grocary will receive prompt attention. Decatur, Ind., June 9, n!owl2.

BUY YOUR CLOTHING OIP THE MANUFACTURERS, And Save The Retailer’s Profit, —AT—OWEN, PIXLEY & CO’S, 15 and 17 Court Street, and 1 FftDT lAIAVAAE* 58 and 60 Clinton Street. ) I Wil I IHU«

The New star sls suit, CUSTOM MADE. 0 H e told you several days ago we had a surprise for you, and here it is. 20 different paterns of most beautiful light and dark Cassimers we have put aside for our slft suit, and we honestly beleive that it is several grades higher than any suit lu town for the money. We finish them just the same as higher price suits in tiimn :ngs linings Sc. We might tell you these were English, and sell them at $35; but we WILL It.l io truth if we miss a sale; so we say these are American Cassimers. How will they wear? Ah, this is another question, and we can spread ourselves in praising them, for they are good and no mistake. Drop in and see them. The FURNISHING DEPARTMENT are “bush as bees' over the “NE W STAR, unlaundried SI.OO Shirt we have brought to your notice. Just think! Wamsutta Muslin, 3 ply bosoms linen 2100 fine, in a SI.OO Shirt; but we don’t LOSE money on them al THAT, if we don't make much, and you get o grand shirt at a low price. Don't forget the Hoosiery, 20 cents per pair. Genuine British super stout. What are we going to do with that TH AIN load of hits? GIVE THEM AWAI’ AT SIOO APIECE. GIVE THEM AWAY AT SIOO APIECE — —GIVE THEM A IFAY AT $1 00 APIECE. GIVETHEMAWAV AT SI.OO APIECE--Yes a complete outfit for $1.20, Hat, and Becks. ‘Nospi.rs.’ 0 j >ot n> money. Sam Pete & Max, Always ahead, showing the LARGEST STOCK Al THE LOWEST 1 RD 1... Star Clothing House, FORT WAYNE IND. EITING’S SPECIAL AHHOUITCEMENT. Read and govern Yourself accordingly.

CASSIMERES. We have a large and well assorted stock of American and imported Cassimeres and worsteds in light weight and styles. cottonades? We make a specialty of these goods and can show a larger, nicer, better and cheaper stock of them than any other house in the eity. ______ ~ Choice Drees Ginghams in all styles and prices. These goods are of excellent color and quality DOMESTICS. The large additions made to this department make it equal in extent and variety to that of any other house in Decatur. PRINTS? - We never had such a large stock as at present, and at prices that cannot be undersold. CARPET DEPARTMENT. We have on hand the largest and best assorted stock of Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, Three-plys, Extra Superb, Cottont, Hemps, Rag, Stair Carpets, and Brussels and Woolen Borders of any house in Decatur, which we are selling at prices that cannot be beat. bress’goods DEPARTMENT? We are headquarters for all Dress Goods, lie have a handsome line es Trimmings and Dress Silks, Brocade and Plain Satins, in every color. All Wool Dress Plaids, in bright colors, Black Cassimeres that cannot be beat in quality or prices. Jamestown Alpacas, Buntings, &c. American Worsted IJress Coodsin fancycolors, in every desirable style. Lawns in the latest styles. Mummie Cloth and all kinds of Dress Goods that can be found anywhere We keep. SHIRTS. Special attention is called to our com plete stock of Laundered and Unlaundered White Shirts. Tho best value for thejmoney in the market, Also new and complete line of fancy Percale Dress Shirts.

WOOL! WOOL! Being a manufacturer and use all Woll I can buy, I am able to pay the highest mar, ket price tor desirable Woll. Also am prepared to do all kinds olfactory work, such as Carding, Spinning, Etc., on short notice. Wool takn in exchange for flannels Blankets, Yarns, Etc, Important Information for Farmers Having sold out the first car load of Empire Reapers & Mowers within the past ten days and just received the second, while the third is ordered, 1 am prepared to supply all of my customers with those unsurpassable machines at a moments notice. The EMPIRE REAPERS are giving the best satisfaction of any on the market. They are equalled by none. Don't be pursnaded to take any other. lam also agent for Adams and Jay counties lor the Adams and French Self-Binder! the beat in the world. Call and see it. For terms and prices call on or address, ADAH CULLY, Geneva, Ind.

COLLARS AM) CUFFS. We have always in stock the new styles in Collars and Cuffs, both for ladies and gentlemen. CLOTHING Any person wishing a nicesuitof clothes would do well by calling and examing our large stock of Clothing before buying elsewhere, as we sell them at a very low prices. HATS AND (’APS. We always keep the latest styles in Hats and Caps. We have just received a large invoice of Straw Hats, both in nice and common hats. NOTION DEPARTMENTWe wish to call especial attention to our immense stock of Hamberg Edgings and insertions. Our line comprises all the latest and best qualities. HOSIERY. Special aetention is given to all kinds of Ladies’ Misses and Children's Hosiery in the latest ideas. We also have a large stock of Men’s and Boys Half Hose, both in good, cheap Hose and fancy colored Hose.

MISCELLANEOUS. Immense stock of Laee. Nice Dress Buttons. Silk, Linen and Cotton Handkerchiefs, in every style. Si'k and Satin Ribbons always on hand. lTnen?”’ ~ In this line we have many rare bargains, All kinds of Table Linens. Napkins, Doylies and Table Clothes in plain, white, Turkey nd, and with borders. Craches in all widths and prices. All kinds of white goods and everything eise in thia line can be had by calling here for them. Every lady who tries our corsets sava they are the nicest and most comfortable she ever wore. Those who buy of us once always know where to go to get a good Corset. GROCERIES Our stock of Groceries is always fresh and complete.