Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 9 September 1881 — Page 3

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. Decatur Markets. Oats 30. Eggs IX Corn 50. Butter 12 © 15 Elax seed $1.13 Wheat No. 2. $1.31 Clover seed $4.50 @ $5.00 Timothy seed $2. @ $2.75 Ruling Figures for Wheat for the Week. Since our last issue wheat lias been on a boom. Last Sataurday good, clean, No. 2 red was sol for $1.33} $1.34. Monday, $1.32} was the ruling price; Tuesday $1.31 © $1.33; Wednesday, the same; Thursday, $1.30© $1.31. One of our reliable farmers was in Bluffton Saturday last, and made inquiry of buyer and seller and $1.25 was the outside figure paid so far as he could learn, a considerable fulling off from the market reports of the papers of that city of the previous day, while The Democrat's quotations of same date were $1 32. The closing days of the week showed wheat advancing in Decatur and f alling oil' in Bluffton, indicating that Decatur last week was decidedly the best grain market. The quotations made in The Democrat are the ruling prices paid at the time for strictly No. 2 red. and the books of our grain buyers. will show that our statement is true. There is at this time strong competition in this market, and under this stimulus our grain buyers paid more than any towns surrounding us and a liltle more than the quotations in Baltimore and New York justified them in doing, all of which is money in the pocket of the farmers. Last Week’s Quotations in Surrounding Places.—The following are the quotations of No. 2 red, as published in the market reports of the sevefal papers at the places named: Dispatch, Kokomo, Ind., $1.25; Sentinel, Peru, Ind., $1.30; D'-mocrat, Huntington. Ind. $130; Times, Bluffton, Ind., $1.28}; Bunner and Chronicle, Bluffton. Ind., $1.27; Democrat, Marion, Ind., $1.25; Sun and Commercial, Portland, It’d., $1.25; Democrat, Defiance, 0.. $1.30; Independent, Willshire, 0.. $1.25; Times, Van Wert, 0., $1.25. These comparisons should be read with pride and satisfaction, showingas they do that Decatur is cnc of the best market towns, for a considerable distance around us. It will pay farmers to draw wheat a long distance to this market, and not a few have found it out to their great advantage in dollars and cents.

Local Items. Tin: Democrat notices in one of the Bluffton papers a sling at Decatur to the effect that Bluffton capitol was building ns up and commenting upon our lack of enterprise, etc. The one who penned the article should hare seen the boomerang it contained. If Bluffton capitol seeks investment away from Bluffton, Decatur for instance, it is purely a business matter, and complimentary than other wiseto us. If the Bluffton capitol invested here could have been as profiably employed at home, it never would have been invested in Decatur. The investment was not made for Denature s benefit. Several other statements were made in the several Bluffton papers, doubtless penciled under the excitement of the railroad controversy and equally untenable, but which The Democrt refrains from noticing more particularly. A stabbing affray took place at Buena Vista, Thursday night, in which a Dr. Arthur and a man by the name of Ileclie were the principals, whioh resulted in the stabbing of the latter, by the Doctor. Both men are represented as being under the influence of liquor at the time. The extent of the injury could not be ascertained. Since the above was written, Dr. Freeman informs us that he has been sent for to assist in the amputation of Hcche's arm; that the arm was slashed to the bone between the elbow and shoulder, with several cuts, severing the artery; that to prevent bleeding it was bound so tight that it practically stopped the circulation, consequently necessitating amputation. Dr. Keith will deliver several lectures on the human system, in Rover's Hall, commencing October stb. Dr. E. A. Kitzmiller, his partner, who has been a specialist in the the treatment of chronic diseases for thirty-one years, will be with him. Chas. Lammerman sold T. A. Ellis, of Bluffton, a vacant lot Tuesday. Several other Blufftonions were in town during the week for vacant lots to build on, and the prospect is that Decatur will have a Bluffton colony soon. In the excavation tor the sewer at the crossing of Second street, a portion of the old plank road wax unearthed aX a depth of about three fieei below the present grade of the street. The young people of Decatur are discussing the propriety of securing the services of Ben. Custer, of Richmond. to teach them the tcrpsichorean art this .winter. The board of commissioners convened in regular session Monday, with Jno. Rupright absent. A synopsis of their proceeding? will be given nett week. '

Camp meeting commences to day. The mysterious six were serenading on Wednesday evening. The normal closed on last Friday after six weeks of successful study. The wile of Samuel Feldman, Freble township, was buried yesterday. Scott Hughes ha the thanks of The Democrat office, for a pitcher of fresh cider. A boy wanted to learn the printing business. Inquire at The Democrat office. Mrs. Dr. Dorwin and daughter Fan, are attending the state fair at Rochester, Minnesota. I ’ Lou. Corbin, of Winchester, passed I through Decatur yesterday with his fine team of oxen. Robert Bollman while drawing logs on last Friday, fell from the wagon and dislocated his arm. The Willshire Independent says: Dan Troutner shot Geo. Thatcher’s cow on Saturday morning, with a shot gun. John Bowers says he is growing tired of his bachelor life, and as soon as the days grow shorter he will find himself a wife. The remains of Mrs. Moon, whose obituary appears elsewhere, were taken to Concord, Wayne county, for interment. . James Bell, telegraph operator for the T. D. & B. road, at this place, has been succeeded by a young man whose name we did not learn. R. B. Allison, contemplates going to Chicago as soon as he is able to travel, to consult an eminent physician',in regard to his rheumatism. Bluffton is now working to secure another railroad. The Demcrat wishthem success. “A bird in the hand is i worth two in the bush, however. It may and it may not be stale J news to the people of Ceylon, to inform them that John Snow was married to Carrie Hoskinson, at the residen e of i T. P. Harris, in Monroe township. Ada Myers, a little daughter of Da vid Myers, while going into the cellar Monday, slipped and fill, hitting her head on a stone, inflicting a deep gash. Dr. Dorwin dressed the wound, when i last heard of she was doing well. Do not forget that the fall and winter term of teo public schools commences Monday. Get your books ready; i be neither tardy or abseut during the term, and the result will be a lasting benefit to scholars and a pleasure to parents and teachers. The Linn Grove Sabbath School, Buena Vista, will have a reunion at that place Saturday, October 1, 1881. A general invitation is extended to all Sunday schools to meet with them on the occasion. Several prominent Sabbath school workers will be in attendance

John Uff, recently of Wapakonctta, ()., is now working for Sol Billman. He is a tine, skilful workman, as the work he is turning out for Mr. Billman indicates. Persons leaving orders with Mr. Billman can, with such a workman, have them filled to their entire satisfaction. Monday morning, A. Me. IV. Bollman was inquiring for butter. An interview revealed the fact that some enterprising sneak thief had stolen his Sunday roast and the family supply of butter. Several occurrences of the kind in the south end of town point very closely to a certain person, for whom several shot guns arc kept loaded. The man who was caught in a certain alley by a little gill, trying to milk the widow Bollman's cow, had better go out of the business. Several transactions of the kind have taken place in the south part of town, and should another occur his name will appear as the hero of the transaction, from the fact of bis having been caught in this. A surprise party was given at Mrs. Frank Railing, on Monday, in honor of her twenty seventh birthday. Her sister succeeded in getting her in the country for a drive and while gone those invited took possession of ths house and prepared a delicious supper. When she came home she was ushered into the dining room, where the company was seated waiting for her to fill the vacant chair. A similar surprise was given Mother Zimmerman on Friday. Her age is not known. Next week the fall and winter term of the public schools will commence. A report will be kept of those who are tardy or absent, and of those who are otherwise correct in their deportment and perfect in their studies. Just what the report will contain The Democrat cannot say. These reports will appear in this paper from time to time, as they are furnished by the teachers, and the little boys and girls who wish to see their names in these reports are notified in time. This will i be done as an encouragement to the little ones and the big ones too, to not be either tardy or absent from school, and as an encouragement to continued and persistent effort, without which discipline no one ean rise to that station that their natural capabilities entitle them to occupy in life -

Complaints to the town Trustees, Clerk and Marshal, that require official action, should bo made in writing, so that intelligent action can be had thereon. The first grand excursion to the Soldier’s Home, Dayton, over the G. R. & I. railroad comes off Thursday, September 22nd. Particulars of time and fare all in good time. Complaints were made at this office of too much noise on our streets at a late hour Tuesday and Wednesday night. Marshal Rhodes will fill his bastile some of these fine nights with these noisy revelers. The following educators and instructors have attended the teacher's institute this week: J. C. Macpherson, of Richmond; W. H. Ernst, of Bluffton; and Miss Mautie Baldwin, of Valparaiso, Ind , and the following teachers: Carrie Blackburn, Kate Beery, Lizzie Colter, T E. Congleton, Martha Fonner, Lucy Young, Ella Fitzgerald, Anna Fitzgerald, Kate Numbers, Emma J. Hickman, Ella Radenbush, Rosa Pyle, Myrtie Numbers, Alice Reynolds, Ida Parrish, Sarah I. Hawk, Mary E. Brodbeck, lanthe Huffman, Dora McLaughlin. Maggie Wells, Nannie Menefee, Hellen Parrot, Mattie Sewell, Belle Morris, Mrs. A. F. Simpson, Hattie Hart, Anna C. Christen, Stella Hart, Sallie Osborn, Lucy Stone, Mrs. Dr. Keith, Paul Bungartner, John C. Lehman, S. D. Beavers, H. B. Schenck, W. H. McConnehey, G. H. Laughrey, S. A. Harker, N. C. Lehman, Solomon Hirschy, E. H. Showalter, J. W. leeple, S. S. Magley J. W. Tyndall, J. T. Sim, coke, Henry Lankenow, P. L. Andrews--11. A. Fristoe, T. S. Coffee, N. E. Butler, R. D. Chenoweth, W. J. Edwards, J. T. Kinney, P. K. Kinney, David Hirschy, D. J. Erwin, H. L. Merryman, Elmore Numbers. Wash Peterson, C. D. Kunkle, Peter E. Fugate, Will A. Aspy, S. B. Hirschy, J. J. Magley, C. B. Poling, J. Christen, jr. Dan Death, S. H. Bumgaftner, J. A. Keer, P. Ries, William P. Effinger, Ben Ashbucher, F. N. Sackett, I. N. Teeter, 0. T. May, J. 11. Walters, 0. N. Tyndall, John Galbraith, Martin Archbold, L. Z. Ayers, W. F. Pyle, J. R. McConnehey, Albert Spuller, J. A. Parrish, Clark Calderwood, G. W. A. Luckey, L. W. A. Luckey, J. T. W. Luckey, C G. White, Dr. S. G. Hastings, A. F. Simpson, B. W. Quinn, F. M. Andrews, E. D. Brothers, W. E. Russell, W. W. Harris, W. M. McLaughlin, Jacob Farlow, J. M. Frissinger.

Walnut Timber. —Woods and Winnes have walnut logs sufficient to make 80,000 feet of walnut lumber. They are getting it sawed at Willshire, Ohio, for shipment. It is probably the finest lot of walnut lumber in this part of the country. Advertising.—The Democrat will advertise our town and county, in such a manner as will best promote the interest of the people generally. It is to be hoped that our business men will thoroughly advertise, each for himself, his own special business. They will be called upon from time to time for their favors. In a short time we hope to fill our columns with a proper amount of home advertisements, to the exclusion, as far as possible, of all foreign advertising. Crop Gossip.—Taking reports from different sections of the country, with partial failures of crop here and there and serious drouth in other sections, our farmers have good cause to congratulate themselves upon the uniformly good crops of this county. While it is true, the recent dry weather has injured some late crops, and made pasture short, yet, as a whole, taking into consideration the prices that are being realized for all farm products, it will be a prosperous year for the hearty tillers of the soil. They have cause to remember, with grateful hearts, that this is truly “God’s country.” LIFE INSURANCE. A Home Organization. On last Monday the Kekionga Mutual Relief Association was organized at the law office of J. P. Quinn, with the following officers : Jesse Niblick, President: B 11. Dent, Vice-President; B. W. Sholty, Secretary; W. H. Niblick, Treasurer; Dr. J. S. Coverdale, Medical Director; M. M. McConnell, General Manager; L. D. Phelps, General Supt. of agents; Jesse Niblick, R. D. Patterson; John P. Quinn, W. H. Niblick and B. 11. Dent, constitute the board of directors. The object of the new organization is to transact a general Life Insurance business on the mutual plan. Immense sums of money are annually paid out by our people for life insurance. In many instances the companies who have been transacting business in our county have proved unreliable. Insurance was effected upon the lives of our citizens, all assessments promptly paid for a time, when they collapsed and whatever was invested was lost. The names associated with this company area guarantee of reliability. Our people can obtain at home what they have had to go abroad to secure. Besides, it keeps our money at home to help build up our own people. As an indication that they mean business, reliable insurance, it is proper to state that the secretary will be required to file a bond for the faithful performance of his duty in the sum of SIO,OOO, and the treasurer in the amount of 20,000 The organization have the best wishes of The Democrat.

Personal. D. D. Heller is again seen on the streets. Mrs. James Stone has been on the sick list. Mrs. Tom Archbold is visiting friends at Cedar Rapids. Hugh Dougherty, of Bluffton was in town yesterday. Mrs. George Richard is quite sick with billions fever. T. J. Merryman has been on the sick list this week. Judge Bobo is holding court at Bluffton this week. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart returned from their eastern trip this week. Mrs. D. M. Goodsell and daughters returned from Michigan last week. Miss Lenore Patterson, of Willshire, spent a few days in Decatur this week. Mrs. B. IV. Sholty started for Delphos on Wednesday, to visit her parents. Andrew Fritz goes to Fort Recovery, Ohio, on Monday, to clerk in a drug store.

Miss Ella Purman, of Monroeville, was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Champer, this week. The many friends of Mrs. Dan Jackson will be glad to learn she is slowly improving. Henry Niblock started to Huntington on Monday, to look after the insurance business. Mrs. Charley Miller has been visiting her daughters in Fort Wayne, the past few days. Mrs. Fred Shafer, has been quite sick for the past two weeks with lung fever and croup. “Ye” editors wife and daughter Dolile, are visiting Mrs. Kate Wilmington, at Grand Rapids. Miss Hattie Studabaker has been occupying a clerk’s desk at the Adams county bank this week. A. J. Fosdyke, deputy attorney-gen-eral, of Indianapolis, was in town on Wednesday, looking after business matters. Mr. Harvey Hart left for Lima, 0., on Saturday, where he expects to complete his trade in the flouring mills of that city. Miss May Nevius, who was visiting W. G. Spencer’s family for the past' week, returned to her home in South Ber.d, Tuesday. Mrs. Dr. Schrock started on last Friday, for Petoskey, to spend a few days with her husband, and return home with him. John Niblick started for Philadelphia and New York yesterday, to purchase the fall stock of goods for Niblick, Crawford & Sons. Mrs. Bitters and Mr. and Mrs. Keegan, father and mother of Mrs. Me. IV. Bollman, of Rochester, Ind., are visitng Mr. Bollman’s family. The following named persons from Decatur attended the Smith-Kern wedding, on Thursday, of last week: Miss Lucy Stone, Kate Beerj - , Estella Hart, Leonard and Thomas Luckey. David Cooper, of Rochester, Indiana, an old “chum” and partner of Chas. Brock, visited the latter this week. They were together in California in early days, and had not met for twenty years. Miss Emma Patterson, of Peru, has been visiting her father Samuel Patterson, of this place for the past few days. They start for Blairsville, Pennsylvania, to day, where they expect to reside in the future. Jim France, Rufus Allison, Allie Dent, Phillip Spuller, Dick Dorwin, Charley Hill, Ed. Bailev and Henry Niblock, spent Sunday in Yan Wert. There must be some attraction for the boys in that locality.

: Proceedings of Board of Education. The board of education of Adams county met in the office of the Superintendent, Sept. Ist., and organized byelecting Lafayette Rape, Secretary. ’ The statistical reports of the Trus- : tees was recevied and approved by the I Superintendent, when Mr. Luckey talk!ed to the board on school matters, ! closing with the subject of grading i schools. A proposition fron Yan Antwerp, i Bragg & Co., for the board to adopt the Eelec tic U. S. History was submit' 1 ted and after discussion laid upon the ; table. A second proposition from the same firm to adopt McGuffey's revised series of readers in the schools of Adams county was laid on the table. It was moved that the adoption of a teacher's register be deferred until the May session of the board, which was lost. Baker's graded school register and system of reports for teachers was then adopted, providing that trustees would not be compelled to use them until the old registers had been filled. The Superintendent was instructed to complete a manual for use in the schools and submit the same at the next meeting, Adjourned. Important to Travelers. —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

The President was taken from Washington to Long Bransh, Tuesday He bore the fatigue remarkably well. Wednesday was one of the warmest days ever experienced at that place, yet his physicians pronounced his case entirely saisfactory, and say that he is better in more than one respect. The parotid abscess was doing well and the visible portion of the wound looked better. Thursday, Dr. Bliss regarded the President convalescent. The braceing ocean air is what is is doing good. The wound and swelling are both better, and solid focd was partaken of with relish and without any resulting trouble from the President’s sensitive stomach. The second great crisis in his case has been past, and everything now looks hopeful that he will finally recover. Town Trustees Meeting. The board met on Tuesday night. The following is a summary of their proceedings: I. C. King, services as clerk, to date, $15,50; I. Rhodes, salary as Marshal, one month, $45; Frank Hurst, service as night watchman, $1.00; Steele & Lenhart, lumber for town, $12.50. ’The petition of Elijah A. Mann, for a side walk on the west side of J seventh, from Monroe to Nuttman’s Avenue was granted. The petition of Mrs. Therese Merryman for a side walk on the east side of Crabbs Avenue, from Monroe to Nuttman's Avenue was granted.

Basket Meeting. There will be a basket meeting and the opening services of the new church, Elin grove, in the Aspy neighborhood, three miles east of Geneva, Wabash township, Adams county, Indiana, Sunday, September 25th, 1881. Services will commence at 10:30 o'clock a. m. After the morning service a recess of one hour will be given to partake of refreshments. Preaching also in the afternoon. Rev. M. M. Gleason will deliver the opening sermon. All are invited to come. Mark Aspy, Clerk of E. G. C. Unclaimed Letters. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Decatur post office, Adams county, Indiana, for the week ending Sept. 5, 1881. Bellinger Fred Butler Eldra Bryant C. G. Emmett G. A. Garber M. O. B. W. Siiolty, p. M. MOX3IOUTH ITEMS. BY “VIBE. ’ Singing-■ every Tuesday night, by Prof. Kimball. A good rain would set farmers to work busy’ as bees putting out their fall crop. Bob Grandstaff is going west, having already crossed the Kekionga; like the children of Israel, it may not take him quite forty years, though he expects to get there some time. Prof. Kieth will give a course of lectures on the “Science of Man,” Tuesday and Friday evening. The saw-mill has not been running the last few days, the sawyer and engineer having sxcurted to Petoskey. A majority of the citizens of Root township, in fact, the whole county, are, we think, glad the Chicago and Atlan tic railroad is to be built through De catur. It is an enterprise that will benefit the farmer as well as the business men of the county. Now, with the mercury at 100 in the shade, according to the darkey preacher, would be a good time to hold revival meetings. In mid-winter, with the thermometer below zero, the whole congregation shivering with cold, it was foolishness to talk of h—l, as it only had a tendency to make them feel comfortable. Who says Monmouth is behind other towns? Within a week we have had a show, a wedding and a rough and tumble fight. Dorwin has been hard at work overhauling his gallery since his return from N. Y. He has remoddled his sky light, added a new £back ground, novel scenes, and is nearly ready for the big fall trade that we all look for.

Miss Ada Dorwin has a position in C. T. Dorwin's gallery as clerk in charge of reception room. i Leopold Yager is the new devil in Dorwin's gallery. The fall and winter term of the Catholic school commenced Monday with ninety-five scholars. Tuesday there were one hundred and five present. | They employ three teachers. The following are some of the fashionable styles Photographers Cabinets; standing by the rocks on Jake shore; standing by piano in a parlor; performing on piano; group discussing the merits of a piece of music; fire-place and mantle views; conservatory and , flowers; interior parlor window; cottage window exterior; balustrade, two styles; rustic frame; plain wall view with camp chairs; garden scene from balcony; woods view with creeks and I bridges; high back velvet chair with wainscoting wall; these with many ■ other styles you may find at Dorwin’s I gallery, where the work is all guarran- I teed to give satisfaction. n0.23.w2. [

Woud Cliopertt :>n<! Slave Holt Makers Wanted. The undersigned wishes 500 cords of wool cut and will pay from 75 ovule to $1.25 per cord for cutting. Also a large lot of slack barrel stere bolts ma le. For particulars call at the Fornax Mill. J. W. ROUT. n023w3. Os prices in White Lead, Linseed Oil and mixed paints for house and barn painting, at ts. Dorwin & Holtiiouse. Why does J. E. Elsworth & Co. take the lead in repairing? Because they work cheap for cash. w 2 If you want your repairing done in good workman-like manner on short notice go to J. E. Elsworth & Co. w 2.

M. SMITH. O. LONGENHERGR. P. M.BUERGER SMITH, LONGENBERGER & CO. DEALERS IN HORSES & MULES. o We wish to purchase for the fall trade 2,000 Horses and Mules, for which we will pay the very outside prices in cash. Our trade demands good, nice, smooth, driving stock for for buggy and carriage horses, and heavy square made draft horses. Persons having stock to dispose of can always find —A MARKET—for the same at our stables, at all times, and giving you the full value for the same. You can rely upon —SQUARE DEALING,— as we intend to make this a permanent business. All we ask is that you give us a call before disposing of your stock. Persons living at a distance will find it to their interest to give us a trial. It will cettainly do no harm to look around before selling. In short, if you wish to buy a horse; if you wish to sell one, we can accommodate you. In connection with our sale

—S TA.B LE- - & LONGENBERGER——wiII run a first-class— LIHI! STOLE Where you can get a tip-top rig, on call, whether buggy, carriage or saddle Horse. GOOD STOCK and —GOOD CARRIAGES—is our motto. Charges reasonable. vol 25 n 22 m 6. APPOINT OF ADMINISTRATRIX. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Daniel Jackson, late of Adams county, deceased. The Estate is probably solvent. Susan J. Jackson, Administratrix. August IS. 'Bl.—w3. Heller & Hooper, Atty's.

BUY YOUR CLOTHING THE MANUFACTURERS, Save The Retailers Profit, — OWEN, PIXLEY & CO’S, 15 and 17 Court Street, and ) rfiOT 58 and 60 Clinton Street. f iVm KV HL, 181 Ur

I.iiok Here Everybody. Sol Billman, the Boot and Shoe man has now secured the best workman in the county. He can furnish the best made Boot or Shoe for the least money than any other man in the same business in Decatur. He uses the best of material. Give him a call before purchasing elsewhere. Two doors : west of Adams county Bank. He also! makes a specalty of fine Boots and j Shoes. Decatur, Sept. 9, ’Bl. ts. All work warranted at J. E. Elsworth & Co. Call and see them and ' save money. w 2 A full stock of “Our Lightning” Rem edies for sale at the “old reliable.” 1 ts. Dorwin & Holthouse.

The New star sls suit, CUSTOM MADE. 0 Be told you several days ago we had a surprise for you, and here it is. 20 diffe r rr, t paterns of most beautiful light and dark Cassimers we have put aside for our sls h and we honestly beleive that it is several grades higher than any suit in town for ib« money. We finish them just the same as higher price suits in trimmings, linings, <’ We might tell you these were English, and sell them at $35; but we WILL tell tl ” truth if we miss a sale; so we say these are American Cassimers. How will they wear? Ah, this is another question, and we cun spread ourselves m» prsising them, for they are good and no mistake. Drop in and see them. The FURNISHING DEPARTMENT are “bush as bees’' over the “NE IT STAR,” in hiundried SI.OO Shirt we have brought to your notice. Just think! Wamsutta Muslin, 3 ply besoms linen 2100 fine, in a SI.OO Shirt; but we don’t LOSE money on them nt 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 TRAIN load of hats? —GIVE THEM AWAY AT $1 00 APIECE. GIVE THEM AWAY AT SI.OO APIECE — --GIVE THEM A FAY AT SI.OO APIECE. GIVE THEM AWAY AT SI.OO APIECE Yes a complete outfit for $2.20, Hat, and Socks. “No spurs. ’ Object no money. Sam Pete & Max, Always ahead, showing the LARGEST STOCK AT THE LOWEST I’RICt. ' Star Clothing House, FORT WAYNE IND 4,000 T 017 S \ OF Flax Straw Wanted! —for which I WILL PAY THE BEST PRICES When delivered dry an I in good condition at the Decatur FLAX MILL. TSOS.

If you want a reliable Grain or Fertelizer Drill, please examine the GREENCASTLE GRAIN’DRIL~ Built by J. B. Crowell & Co.. Greencastle, Pa., Sold in nearly every county in the state. Made either plain or spring hoe, with or without grass seeder. Has a positive force feed, tried and found satisfactory for more than twenty years. The Fertelizer Attachments stands without a rival, and with recent improvement of Automatic Cut Off will save twenty per cent annualy. It is well built and durable. If there is no agent in your vicinity, please write to VV.K. SPROULE, 78 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 4—w4. DiAKIDC And ORGANS Sold on inI I AIMU U-Bailments and shipped to nn parts of the country. Prices low allterms of payment easy. Send for Cata logue. HORACE WATERS Co., Manufacturers and dealers, 826 Broadway, New York. K-t'j-teAQTMMA s.id h, .ii I fl Iv I n ers. Only 50c. a box; by mail 60c. S. C. Upham, Philadelphia, Pa.

--, - - i u I i Town Property for Sale. ‘ The undersigned has some very de- . sirable property in Decatur that he will sell at a bargain. Parties wishing to buy will serve their own interests a by calling on B. H. Dent. i ‘ Nov. 18,’80. ts 11

1) M Goodsell & Co. have just re.criw.l from the Micitigttn plumes a compel* stock of dry lumber, consisting of fiii'S'i ing lumber, Ihih, shingles, burn sidiux, flooring etc. In order lo meet the deimm.ls of our trade, we hill to scout overaleig portion of Michigan, dry lumber being exceedingly scarce and advancing in pi n•. in Older to get the lumber suitable to no-, t the demands of our customers. Parti'* living at a distance can rely upon getti'.;; what they want. We have it iu stock i the y trd ready to load up when c ailed f>. D. M. Goodsell & Co . For Rent -ISaeres ofland adjoini. g Decatur, suitable for wheat,••call on D. G. M. Trout. Wood choppers w iatel; inquire of J . V. . Rout, Fornax Mills. Wool chippers wanted; inquire of J. W. Rout, Fornax Mills.

Sale of Ditch. Notice is hereby given that the underigned has been notified in writing, by Abraham Steadier, a land owner, and a person interested in the so-called Stahr ditch, situated in Union township, Adams county, that the following named person, to-wit: Aaron Kalb has failed to procure the excavation or . jnicrucuoti of such part of said ditch ns apportioned to him respectively by a* viewers, appointed according to law, •u the manner and time specified in the report made by •said viewers I shall, therefore, in pursuance of section 12 of the ditch law, approved March V, 1875 on Frida y 9 tht 28 rd iayof Sept ember 1881 I at 2 o’clock p. m., at the court bouse doer i in Decatur, let to the lowest and best responsible bidder, the excavation and construction of so much of the said Suhr ditch as is described below, to-wlf; From station 8 to station 12, being 400 lineal feet apportioned by Slid viewers to Aaron Kalb. Said work to be done strictly in accordance with the specifications attached’to the report of the viewers, filed iu the Auditor s ofliee, Decatur, Adams County, Ind. Bidders will be required to file a bond, with good and sufficient security, payable to the above mentioned Aaron Kalb for the faithful performance of said work withbin the timcspecified at the day of the letting-

uug. G.CHISTI'.N, Auditor Adams County. Auditor's Office, August 25, 1881. Carry the News to Mary. Ihave a good farm of 100 acres, 40 acres cleared, and 60 acres good timber, 2mileseastof Decatur. Will sell reasonable. B. H. Dent.