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

THE OECATR SfMOCRAT. —r ■ .iMsatysp-SM llwslar Market*. Oat *3 « Egg* 13 Cum 4'5. Batter 12 (<s 13 Flax seed $ J 2<i Wheat No. ♦. $1.38| Clover seed $3.90 (a $3.25 Timothy seed $2. (tj) $2.75 Locals. Tretraoted mealing at ike M. E. church. The brick work oh Dan Railings fcosse is about completed. A large number of Deeaturites, will attend the fair at Bluffton. People from lac aud near, attended cauip mecting Sunday. A wedding in the south part of town will take place before long. A. T. Dailey, of Willshire. 0., called •t Till D».MOCMAT office, Wednesday. Thanks to the young ladies for their ■ernade Thursday evening. Come agate. Misses Jessie Allison, Melete Numbers, and Kate Niblock, dined at the Mei See House, Sabbath. The kraut crop will be a failure, must be, when a good head of cabbage brings fifteen cents. There Was a large representation of the young men of Van Wert in Decatur, Sund.’ij -camp meeting. L. D. Adams and wife did not go to Chattanogoa as they expected, being detained by the illness of Mr. A. 'Title Dkmocrat would like to have some one write up the local of Geneva, Ceylon and surrounding country. Mart Cupurngliam was sent to the penitentiary for two years, for the part be took in the Monroeville burglary. A moonshine distillery was captured at Terre Haute lately. From appearances it had bet u running about one month.

W. W. Timuionds, late of the Sun, Portland, and J.D. Hale, a fellow townsman, called at The Democrat office test Friday. The streets of Decatur were throng cd with people Saturday, and all the wtrehants had smiling faces on account of of good sales. Ou Wednesday last, a quiet wedding occurred at the Catholic church, the contracting parties were Mr. Henry Meibers and Miss Mary E. Shirey. They are making the dirt fly in gradirigtlic Chicago A Atlantic railroad over about lluntiogton. They have lately put a steam shovel plow at work Racing was carried out to a consid erable extent, on Sunday, between parties going and coming from the campmeeting. It is dangerous to indulge in fast driving on such occasions. Decatur has been paying from two •nd one half to five eta more per bushel for wheat thus our neighboring towns. The extra price causes wheat to be brought a longdistance to this market. The old willow mail basket that was bought of Messrs Nutman & Crawford •ome eighteen years since, and has been used in this office continuously since, haa been placed on the retired tet. One of Dick Townsend's bus horses, indulged in a tit of kicking Sunday; finally got its foot over the tongue, which threw it down. It created quite an excitement for a few minutes, but cothing waa broken. The F. G. White Company play at KtAcr's Hall. Monday and Tuesday evening. This is a favorite company with the play going people of Decatur, which will insure them good audiences whenever they appear. Donavin« Original Tennesseans, colored concerto re, organ ixed in 1873, under control of the Freedman's Aid Society, will give a concert in Decatur. Saturday. October Ist. Further notice next week. Last Friday Andrew J. Deviser, who ass employed in McKendry &Co a factory fell against a swinging circular saw, dangerously catting hie right arm below anl involving the elbiw j>iat, splintering the bone, making a serious injury. Dr. C. A. Jellelf is. alien ling him There will be a noonday prayer meeting every day except Sabbaths, at Dr. Basting's, office from 12 o'clock to 1. Everybody is invited. If you can not be present the whole time, come when you can, and go when you must; it is perfectly in order to leave at any time. Stop in, if for only five minutes. The saloons of this place, to their credit be it said, generally kept their back doors closed Sunday, as a consequence the throng in town and ou the camp ground were orderly and quiet. The only exception was H. H. Brake, who was tiued for his violation of the law, as he should have been. Mr. Levis, of the firm of Lewis A BFidmore, Lima, O„ was in town yesterday loekiag after matters in connection with ths Chisago and Atlantis railroad. This firm have the contract for grading the road between Lime. Ohio, end Huntington, led. They have a gang of hands working eii wiles west of this piano, where the road crosses Grim's prairie. A son of H. Bobnoppi of Union township, while cutting clover for Solontoa Manley, on Wednesday last, was thrown from the machine while crossing a ditch, fallihg in the ditch in front of the out ter bar of the machine, As it passed over him be inyol-

tnrtnrily threw up hie hand, severing the toareit end part of t*he 15 fth ttagers of ltrs hand. The young lad hafi a ■arrow escape' Dr. A. B. Jamison dressed his wounds. The Claire Scott Dramatic Company played Lncretia Borgia, at Kover’s Hall last night. It is iu every rejpcct the best company that has visited Decatur of late. They play Camille to-night and remain over aud play Saturday night. Those who patronite them will go away endorsing every word This DEMoettATbas said. Space and time forbids further notice.

Personals. Don’t John Bowers smile ? Mrs. M. S. Metts hss been quite sick. Miss Kate Worden is visiting at Richmond. Mrs. W. N. Wicks, has been on the sick list. Charley Spencer paid Fort Wayne a visit Tuesday night. Misses Mary and Amelia Niblick are visiting in Bluffton. Mrs. Dr. Cowan, of Auburu, is via:tMrs. Fred Shaffer. Paul Hooper is suffering with typhoid malarial fever. Mrs. Norvsl Bla-kburn is confined to her bed with sickness. Mrs- Belle Fought, of Gsneva, is visiting her parents at this place. Chas Capp, of Bluffton, was Frank Crawford’s guest, Sunday. Mrs. A. D. Settles, of Bellville, Kansas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Byron DentMrs. L. G. Fellers, returned from her visit to Napoleon, 0., last week. Harvey Patterson, and family, of Wilshire, spent Sunday in this place. Miss Cook, of Van Wert, spent Sun day in Decatur, the guest of Dr. Jamison. Judge Bobo returned to Bluffton Monday, to complete his term of court.

John Bowers, Rufus Allison end Ed Ehingsr went on "lie Niagara Falls excursion Wednesday. Mr. Bob of Bluffton, and Miss Maud Sailor of Marion, attended camp meeting Sunday. Mrs. Little Piowe, of Peoria, 111, snd Miss Daisy Win -h, of Fort Wayne, are visiting their unele Dr. T T- Darwin. Mrs. Jack Studabaker, and Mrs. Frank Wearing, of Bluffton, spent Sunday with Mrs. David Studabaker. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Stone went to Cincinnati, Monday, intending to combine business and pleasure in their trip. Miss Tude Studabaker, was at home from Friday until Monday. She returned to school at Fort Wayne, Monday. Mr. C. Shafer, who has bran visiting his children In this place for the past two weeks, returned to his home ia Sou th Bead, Monday. Mrs Dr. Dorwin and daughter Fannie, who have been visiting in lows and Minnesota for the past two months, returned home Wednesday. Miss Emily Neuensshwsn ler an 1 Em ms Levanway, who have been visiting the Misses Barthel, returned to their homes at Fort Wayne on Monday. Mrs. John Shirey an I her daughter, Mrs. George McCenuell, start for Carroll - ton, Ohio, Monday) to visit relatives. They expect to be absent about six wseks.

Misses Annie and Lizzie Cowan, of Aubutn, who have been visiting friends in Decatur and vicinity for the past twelve weeks returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Keegen, and Mrs. Bitters, who have been visiting at Mr. Meßollmaus, returned home u short time ago, after having had a pleasant visit. ; Mr. Will Numbers, who has been in Philadelphia for the past year receiving medical instruction at the University hospital, returned home on a short visit Friday. Miss Melete Numbers, left on Monday afternoon for St. Louis, where she expects to remain until after the holidays, visiting her sister Arta, and brother Dayton, and Ed. Misses Cora and Kittie Meisse who have been visiting their aunt tn Marion, 0., for the past six weeks, returned home on Saturday. In the after-noon they were surprised by a visit from their little friends Mrs. Jonathan Wise, and Mrs. Parker Wise, sister-in-law of Mrs. William Dorwin, from Plattsmouth, Neflftsk*, are visiting Mr. Dorwin's family. Parker Wise, a former resident of this place, whom many of our citizens remember, is expected this week. SURPRISE PARTY. Pioneer Williamson's SeventySecond Birthday. Ob last Thursday, September 15th, Jos. Williams**, of Nottingham township, Wells county, was ent toed from homo by Dr. Lanning, while his friends assembled to give him • surprise on the weraion of bis seveaty-raeead birth day. When the old gentlomon returned homo at two o'clock he found the table spread and the bout* filled with friends, among whom were Jas. R. Smith end wife, of Decatur, Isaac B. Stonorand wife, of Geneva, John C. Cash, mb end daughter of Becalbk, Jay county, Joshua Alberton and wife and H. Deris and family. Dr. Lanning remarked, “That we hod the honor of dining with the first man that was aiarried in Jay county,’' to which th* old gentleman responded, “Tee, and helped make th* coffin and assisted nt the burial of th* trot whit* men burriod ia Jay county.” This

started the old gentleman with some old time rominiceneee, said he: “I was married io Miss Mary Hartnp, at the residence at Harrison Cuppy, May 21st., 1884, on What, 'is now the farm of Hon. J. P. C. Shank, near Portland. The marriage license was issued at Winchester, and Oliver Walkup, J P., of Randolph county, officiated on the occasion. Myself, assisted by Tbeiaas Shaylor constructed the coffin for the bur ial of John J. Hawkins, by splitting puncheons off from in ash log, which wo dressed and pinned together with wooden pine". Such wee the rude burisl at John J. Hawkins, which took place March IS, 1832. May father Williamson long live to enjoy the society of his many friends. 8. II ra —MI a— Camp Meeting Notes. The camp meeting people had no excursion running on Sunday as was expected There were about twenty-five hundred people on the camp ground Sunday. All the surrounding towns were represented. several of them sending large delegations. The first thought on seeing the evangelist, Harrison, was that Decatur had nearly as large men in her borders as he was before Walter Schrock left.

lie is simply sensational; extravagant, if the reader will allow the word to describe mental effort. He seems to labor in an unnatural manner. As it can best be described by an extract from Emerson, we quote: “I have heard an experienced counsellor say that he nevered feared the effect upon a jury of a lawyer who does not believe in his heart that bis client ought to have a verdict. If he docs not believe it, his unbelief will appear to the jury, despite of all his protestations, aud will become their unbelief. This is that law whereby a work of art, of whatever kind, sets us in the same state of mind wherein the artist was when he made it.” This may be unjust to Mr. Harrison; it is to be hoped it is; but who can reason away their own convictions. This is given, not to iujure him or his labors, but to be honest with ourselves. The comments of the people and their conclusions in regard to Mr. Harrison are as wide as the antipodes, which is saying quite enough. Did you get sanctified? Are you perfect? Thesa questions fell from the people's lips during and since the camp meeting. Some were earnest in their inquiries; others scornful. It was perhaps a good idea to direct the preaching mostly to church members, as we heard it expressed, where it was needed most. There is certainly no danger of church members getting any better than they should be. If people do not aim at a perfect standard of excellence, purity, fidelity, integrity and conscientiousness, they cannot progress or attain real excellence inall that pertains to Christian character. It is better to try aud do right at all times, places, and under all circumstances aud make a failure, by not quite reaching the ideal standard, than it is not to try at all.

Ordinance. Providing for the “Building new ' of certain side-walks in the town of Decatur, Adams County, State of Indians. Passed September 6, 1881. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Bitrd of , Trustees of the inoorporrted town of Decatur, Indiana, that side-walks be built new along and contiguous to the lots and part of loir; as hereinafter described as follows, to-wit: Elijah A. Mann, in-lot No 113. 0. IF. A. Luckey, “ “ 115. L W. A. Luekey, ‘ “ 116. John Schon, “ • “ 117. Reuben laird, “ “ 118. « •- “ “ 119. Ellen Touey, “ “ 120. Andrew Frits, “ “ 600. Joseph Crabbs, “ “ 605. Mary Merryman, “ “ 7'28. Theriss Merryman, “ “ 722. M. Longenberger, •• “ ?21. « <> « « 720. Christ Shafer, “ “ 272. Henry Delks, “ “ 192. Mary C. Patterson “ '• 191. Mary Hunsiker, “ “ 19t> James T. Merryman “ “ 189. Ssc. 2. Be it further ordained by the Board of Trustees of the said town, that all aide-walks herein ordered to build new, shall be built of white oak or burr oak lumber, all planks to be not less than one and one-fourth inches in thickness, and npt to exceed six inches in width, all stringers to be three by four inches in thickness, and laid with the four inches down, in all other respects to be built and constructed in accordance with the plans -and specifications heretofore made in cases of this kind: Bso. 3. It is hereby made the duty of the Clerk to accompany the Marshal and clerk the sale of said side-walks, and it is also made the duly of the Clerk to prepare a ache dule of owners names, with the number or numbers of lots or parts of lots belonging thereto along the line es eald sidewalks which are contracted on such sale to be built new, with the names of the party or parties to whom the same was let, with lheamou nt of expense and cost of building end repot t the same to the said Board at their next regular meeting thereafter

8»c. 4. That is hereby made the duty of the Marshal of said town to require a bond, payable, to the town of Decatur, with approved security to the satisfaction of said Marshal, of each and every party who may have the contract awarded on such sale for the building new of any side-walk designated in thia ordinance, with conditions that said contractors shall within tea days from the date of sal* corn'll*!* the contract as awarded. Sic. 5. All sid*-welks in the foregoing schedule shall be completed on or before the 30th day of September, 1881. Aad if not completed by the above named date, then the Marshal shall act iu aooerdanoe with th* 3rd, and dth, sections of th* foregoing ordinance relating to the sale, giving bond «te. State of Indiana, Adams county, I, I. C. King, the undersigned Clerk of the town ot Decatur do hereby certify the above end forgoing to be a trus, full and complete copy of an ordinance passed by the Board of Trustees of the raid town st their September regular meeting held September 6 1881. Wimrae my band and corporate seal, this 10th. day of September, 1881. L C. Ktno, Clerk of the tow* of Dec*fur. Sep*. I 6; 1881. '• ’’ ”

Spavin, Riwg Bone, Etc., with Methods of Treatment. From Fata and Fireside. The herse is ent aoblest domestic animal, perfect in structure, imposing in appearance, fall of intelligence and when kindly treated givieg in ,«Wn an affection aliaosthuman in Its nature, and performing to the last poinl.of endurance the tasks imposed, and way add is too often subjected to the hardest and harshest usage of any of Our animals, and probably for thia reason is the most liable to disease and blemishes.

Many and, otherwise valuable horse is disfigured for life and rendered more or less unfit for service by ugly spavins, unsightly ring-bones, splints, etc. Sometimes these difficulties are not of a serious nature, that is, do not lame the horse, or make any material difference in the ability for performing work on the farm but such animals are rendered unsaleable, or if disposed of, it must be at a sacrifice of price. Generally, however, the horse is permanently lamed, unless the cause is removed, which is very seldom—and often entirely ruined for travel or work. Spavins are most generally produced by a strain, or overwork in drawing.’ The bony excrescence or substance of which it is imposed will grow '(tele fast and sometimes give the appearance of an enlarged joint, and unless attended to in season will soon become difficult to manage. Many remedies have been devised for this difficulty, but usually with very indifferent success, leistering is generally resorted to when anything is attempted, and will in some eases, when properly performed, stop the growth of the spavin but will not remove the bunch already formed or cure the lameness, besides the process is a painful one producing soreness and rendering the horse more or less unfit for service. Some four years ago Dr. B. J:-Ken-Jail, of Enosburgh, FalD, Vt,,'. hawing a horse troubled with, spavin, tried blistering to cure it. The operation appeared so painful and unsatisfactory that it was abandoned with the belief that a remedy less torturing in its application and mere certain in its effect might be devised. Accordingly the Doctor set himself to work, and being a practical physician and druggist, succeeded in preparing a remedy that aime its introduction to public notice, has achieved a success that is of the most satisfactory character. About three years since, hearing of several cases where “Kendall's Spavin Cure,” as the remedy is termed, had been used with good effect. . I took some pains to the facts in the case, and reported the same for several of out leading agricultural journals. I give • few instances to which I am personally knowing. Mr. B. A. Gaintis. of Berkshire, Vt., owned a valuable hors* having a spavin of the size of half a hen's egg, and producing severe lameness. After trying the usual remedies with no effect, learning of “Kendall’s Spavin Cure,' a bottle was obtained and used according to directions. The application produced no blistering, did notappear to be painful, and left no scar or callous. A one dollar bottle was used and it cured the spavin, stopping the lameness and removing the bunch. I examined the legs carefully and could find no difference in the size of the joints, and could not tell upon which the spavin was located. The horse has been worked harJ-sirfce ai.d upon examining him 'the second time a while since, after an interval of three or four years, was pleased to find no return of the difficulty in any shape or manner; one leg is as sound and perfect to all appearances as the other.

Mr. N. F. Wield, also of Berkshire, Vt., treated a bad case of spavin with this remedy and in six weeks the lamenesss was gone, the bunch nearly removed and he considered the horse cured. There has been no return of the difficulty since, although the horse has been worked hard. A. A. Simpkins of West Enosburg, Vt., has had ; an experience similar to the above, and others might be given, but these may l>e considered sufficient to establish the fact of the curative powers of. this remedy, and also, which is important, the permanence of the sure; the relief afforded being not temporary, but lasting in effect. Equal success has been had with ‘‘Kendall's Spaiin Cure” in the teratment of splints, callous. etc. I wish to call particular attention to this as a humane method of treatment, the remedy, while it is efficient in operation yet does not produce pain 01 soreness, as is the case with most applications. This feature is deserving of notice and is receiving commendation from many prominent gentlemen in this country, among whom I would mention Mr. Charles A. Currier, special agent for the Massachusetts society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, Boston, Massachusetts, and others. .. -ol Although this remedy was originally designed for the treatment of horses yet it has been nsed for human ailments, such as different forms of rheumatism, or deep seated paios of long standing, with equually good effect. .“Kendall’s Spavin Cure” has been introduced throughout the most of this country, and is being put into the hands of all the leading druggists from whom i t may be obtained, or through whom

ft may be ordered by every druggist. Dr. Kendall has also compiled a small work or “Treaties on the Horse and his Diseases," of about 100 pages, fully illustrated, and giving in a small compass a large amount of useful information, free from all technical terms aud which will be worth many times itseost, of twenty-five cents, to ail owners of horses. Something of the favor with whi-ch this work is being received by the public may be inferred from the fact that one hundred thousand copies or over have been sold since April last. Should any one desire furlherinformation upon any matter contained in thio article, they will please address Dr. B. J. Kendall, at Enosburgh Falls, Vt. E. R. Towle. West Berkshire, Vt., Unclaimed Letters. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Decatur post office, Adams county, Indiana, for the week ending Sept. 19, 1881. Fuger P. F. Johnson Miss L. B. Harshman Miss Hnlda Ray Lewis A Bro B. W. Sholtt, p. m. MARRIED. Sept. Bth, at the residence of John G. Wisely, by J. R. Smith, J. P., F M. Andrews, to Mary'lda Wisely, all of thiii county. Lost.—between town and the fair ground, else fell out of the buggy on the camp ground, a heavy plaid double “Wool shawl. The finder will confer a favor by leaving the same at The Democrat office. John P. Speller The New Home sewing machine is one of the most perfect machines; it stands al! tests, aud has no superior. Those intending to buy a machine should call and see one before purcba.sng. Price with attachments S3O. ts. Also what some people call the bogus Singer, but equal to the genuine Singer in every respect, and in some .respects superior, which we will sell for S2O; about half price. For sale at the Fancy Store. ts. All persons having deeds in the Recorder's office, are requested to call and get them. The office is overcrowded with them. Besides, should the office burn, the deeds and records would be consumed together. All persons owing the Recorder are requested to call and settle immediately. I must have my dues. Jons Schvrokr, Recorder. n 0.26 w 3. Niblick & Crawford received the first carload of their new stock of goods Wednesday. They have bought enough to fill their immense rooms from cellar to attic, in this notice it would be impossible to even give an outline of their immense stock, It is safe to say, if you want anything and cannot get it anywhere else in town, you will find it in their large and varied stock of goods. Their new advertieemenl will appear next week.

Picture* of Garfield at the Postoffice, or Dorwiu's gallery . Price 25 cents The furniture men, Iliskey & Broadbeok, report trade boom ing. They carry a large stock of goods which they are closing out at very low figures. The Country.—Who that has ever lived anytime in the country but must have heard of the virtues of Burdock as a blood purifier. Burdock Blood Bitters cure dyspepsia, billiouiness and all disorders arising from impure blood or deranged liver or kidneys. Price $1.0(1, trial bottle 10 cents. Habit if not a necessity, makes a Hair Dressing such as Dr. Ayer's labaaratory issues, indispensable to many. Ayer’s Hair Vigor is one of the most delightful we have ever used. It restores not only the color, but gloss and luxuriance, to faded sod gray hair. UNPARALLELED SB,OOO IN PREMIUMS! IST orthern . - Indiana Fair. FORT WAYNE, IND., Sept. 26, 27. 28, 29 & 30th. Roman Hippadrome Chariot Races. Thrilling Scenes of I ndian Life, C has for a Bride, Cavalry Fights, &0., &c. Gran! Balloon Aeeeneions. Bicycle Races, Indian Hurdle Races. Firemen a Tournament. Magnificent Illuminated Display of For Wayne's Superb System of Water Works Stupendous Exhibition of Fire Works -Sept. 3<Hh. Trotting, Running and Pacing Races. Excursion Rates on all Rail roads. For Premium Lists and general in formation address W. W. ROCKHILL, Secretary. Subscribe for Thk

j Wanted— A boy to learn the printtag business. Inquire at The Democrat office. ADMINISTRATORS SALE. Notice is hereby given, that the xndorsigned, administrator of the stale of Rachel Walters, deceased will offer for sale at public auction, at the residence of the undersigned in Union township, Adams comity, on Saturday, the loth. of October, 1881 the personal property of said estate, consisting of one horse, two nows, one wagon, one doxen ge'ee, hay in the mow, oats, household and kitchen furniture, and various other articles, Tsana; Sums of three dollars and, under, cash; over three dollars a credit of aine months will bo given, the pnrehaser giving note with surety to the eatisfactio u of the undersigned, waiving benefit of val - uation and appraisement laws. Sale to be ' la at 10 o'clock a. m LORENZO CHERRYHOLMES, Administrator. n023w4 M. SMITH. U. LOXOIXBKBOB. ». M BVSBUEB 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 c arriage 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 TAB LE—SMITH & LONGENBERGER——wiII run a first-class — LU LB! STABLE 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 underofgned has been appointed Admiaistratrix si the Estate of Daniel Jackson, late of Adams county, deceased. The Estate is probably solvent. Susan J. Jackson, Administratrix, august 18, 'Bl.—w3. Heller & Hooper, Atty's.

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AB work warranted at J. E. Els worth & Co. Call and see them and save money. w 2 Why decs J. E. Elsworth & Co. take the lead in repxiri.g? Because they work cheap for cash. w 2 If you want your repairing done in good workman-like manner on short hotice go to J. EJ. Elsworth A Co. w 2.

--The Fair Visitors— — Will Find. Tlue LARGEST STOCK ——or l TALL CLOTHING, Lowest Prices, Shown by Sam Pete A Max, Always ahead, showing the LARGEST STOCK AT THE LOWEST PRTCkStar Clothing House, FORT WAYNE IND 4,000 TOITS 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 Fertelixer Drill, please examine the GREENCASTLE GRAIN’DRILL - 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 Ferteliier Attachments stands without a rival, and with recent improvement of Automatic Cut-Off will save twenty per cent snnualy. It is well built and durable. If there is no agent In your vicinity, please write to W. K. SI’ROULE, 78 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 4—w4. 01 A kinC And ORGANS Sold on inf InlNUut’tallnieniS and shipped to an parts of the country. Prices low alltertns of payment easy. Send for Cata logue. IICRACE WATERS A Co., Manufacturers and dealers, 826 Broadway, New York. cu Sold by all deal-HO I fl IVI H era. Only 500. a box; by mail 60c. S. C. Upham, Philadelphia, Pa. Town Property for Hair. 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,'80. ts

A full stock of Our Lightnin renteedics for sale at the “old reliable”, ts. Dobwin 4 Holtmouse. F.a Rent.-18 acres of land adjoinin Decatur, suitable for wheat, call ou D. G. M. Trout. Wood ch oppera of J. W. Rout, Foraax Mills. ITood choppers wantedflinquire of J4W. Rout, Fornax Mills.

Sale of Ditch. Notice is hereby given that the underigned has been notified in writing, by Abraham Steudler, a land owner, and a perrbn 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 . mstruetton of such part of said ditch ns w apportioned to him respectively by at viewers, appointed according to law, :n 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 9, 1876 on Friday,tkt -'Ard iayof September 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 raid Stahr ditch as is described below, 10-wif; From station 8 to station 12, being 400 lineal feet apportioned by said viewers to Aarau Kalb, Said work to be done strictly in accordance with the specifications the report of the viewers, filed in the Auditor s offiee, 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 withhin the limespecified al the day of the let ting. O.CHISTBN, Auditor Adams County. Auditor's Office, August 26, 1881. Os prices in White Lead, Linseed 1 Oil and mixed paints for house and : barn painting, at ts. Dohwin & Holtuouse.