Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 11 November 1881 — Page 3

THE DECATI-H DEMOCRAT. Decalin* Mai belli. | Oats 36. I Eggs 18. Corn 50. i Butter 18 (5, 20 Flax seed $1.20 Wheat No. 2. 1.22 Clover 500(1 $4.50 (« $4.75 Timothy seed $2. («', $2.75 Locals. Izew Miller, of Hartford township, called at The Democrat office last week. Gen .1. I’. C. Shank is about to leave Portland, and take up his residence in Colorado. There is considerable talk on the streets about the Marriage Befiefit Associations. "Our carpenters arc preparing to do the biggest year’s work in 1882, they (have ever done. Last week the engineers commenced the preliminary survey of the Bluffton and Union railroad. The 13th Infantry band, in which are Trwtik Scbirmcyer and Tom Cloud, are now at Fort Brown, Texas.

Rev. M. S. Metts was assisting the Methodist folks at Winchester last ■week, in their protracted meeting. We arc going to have all the game xve want, for a brother editor has told »is he was going to show us how to have it. The men who shot Mayor Cole, of Kokomo, were indicted but the prosecution failed and the indictments were quashed. Lou Gast says business on the T. D. A B. railroad is booming; that he is so busy he hardly knows what to do first to keep up with his work. All our merchants and groeerymen are receiving heavy invoices of goods. There never was as large stocks held in Decatur, or as many goods sold as this fall. Two hunters from Ceylon, whose names could not be learned, rctu tied' from Paulding with a couple of deer. Saturday last. One of them was dis ; posed of at this place. 1 he marriage dowery business is the grand epidemic of 1881. It is sj read ing over the country faster than the measles, hooping cough, small pox and all the epizootics put together. If Superintendent G. C. White' ■hould write up what he knows of the capers of die boys and girls Halloween > itrht, it would doubtl ss.be quite as interesting as Greeley s “whit I know about farming.'' William !’. Rice sold to the batchers of this place, Messrs. Barkley and Steele, three hogs which dretsed 1.112 lbs for tihe sum of $72 28. They aver s god 370| lbs each, and the price per pound, 6.4 cts. There is no doubt but what the K *if P. hop on Wednesday evening next will be grandest of the season. The ball has been decorated in elegant style }.<y lam. Corbin. Custer's orchestra, of Richmond, will furnish the music. A good feature of tire Wabash Valley Marriage Association is, they have no monthly or semi-annual du s. the payment of which is liable to be. over-looked by certificate holdts and thereby work a forfeiture of their poll cy.—ll. The. Democrat has not heard of any of our old hunters, whoare wont to brag of the numlier of deer they have slain killing anything larger than a chip «mink this fall. We will modify it a little if they insist, and say a grey or fox squirrel. ; Godfrey Christen and D. M. Good *-.-11 went to Chicago, last week to purchase machinery tor their new factory. “They returned Saturday morning, having bought the latest and most improved machinery now in use, and will soon Lave it running. A rumor was current for several days that a boy fell from the tower of the new M. E. church and was instant ly killed, and some of our people presisted in believing it for several days There was nobody killed, wounded, crippled or hurt, by falling trout the lower.

The local agent- of the G. R. & I. and the T. I). 4 B. railroads at this place claim, they are receiving double the local freight at this place they did last year. A statement of this kind gives a better idea of the increase of business than could be got by almost any other source. An auxiliary branch of the National Christian Temperance Union was organized at the M. E. church, M cduea<lry night. E. N. Wicks, President; Vice-Presidents. Ella Fitz Gerald, Fan nie Dorwin, Maggie Metts, badie Linn: Recording Secretary, John McConnehey: Treasurer. Lucy Stone. A club is being organized to pay fifty dollars reward for catching the sneak thieves that are doing their dirty work < )ur citizens should be on the lookout, as by catching them they will get the fifty dollars. And if any of them wish to do a little watching we can give them a clue that may be worth following. Rev. M Krueger, will hold a Quarterly meeting in the Evangelical church next Sabbath. Preaching Saturday evening, Sunday at 10.30 a. m. and at 7:00 p. m. The elder is expected to remain with us during the week and the meeting will be continued over the second Sabbath. All are cordially invited to attend. In conversation with some of our citizen-, we find that parties have been frequently noticed late at night prowl ing around under suspicious circumstances. Had they been watched and followed up discreetly, there is no doubt the sneak thieves that have been stealing from outbuildings, kitchens, etc., would have been captured before this Mark you, it is only a question of time when they will be taken in. There are a good many shot guns in town loaded up for them.

Personals. Dick Townsend spent Sunday at Mitchell, Indiana. Mr. Joe Smith is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. Mr. Frank Hursh, of Indianapolis, was in town Friday. Mrs. Robert Patterson has returned from her visit to Ohio. Mrs. John Shirey has been lying very sick fur the past week. Sylvester Peterson and son are both lying very low with brain fever. Mrs. Farrell, of Hesse Castle, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry McLean. Mrs. George Stanton, of Huntington, is visiting her uncle, Mr. Charles Stewart. Mrs. Unger, of Fort Wayne, is visiting Barney Weimhoff, and otherfriends in this place. Mrs. Perry Crabbs, of Toledo, is visiting her brother, R. B. Allison, and other relatives. Mrs. Jake King was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jack McFeeley, at Sheldon, the first of the week. Mr. Charley Kapp, one of Bluffton’s most promising young gentlemen, gave The Democrat boys a call on Wednesday. Miss Ella Fitz Gerald went to Chicago, Friday evening to see her brother, who is lying very low wtth consumption, returning Tuesday morning. Mr. Clint Patterson, formerly of this place, is coming back to take Mr. Tims. Merryman's place in the bank. Mr. Merryman retiring on account of failing health. Miss Tude Studabakcr came home Friday, from Fort Wayne, it being the end of her first term at school. She returned Tuesday, to commence the second term. Mrs Dorwin, wife of C. T. Dorwin, of Decatur. Ind., paid a visit last week ; to the family of W. 11. Donahey, of 514 North New Jersey stree". Mrs. Dorwin is an educated and intelligent lady. She i» the daughter of Joseph McGonagle, one of the oldest printeis in the West Until recently he published the leading paper of Adams County, this State. Fifty-four years ago he commenced the life of a printer, which ' he has fol'owed ever since, with the ex ception of a few years, when he concluded to turn his attention to farming but, like Mr. Grecly, at farming he was not a success, and he returned to his | old vocation. Mr. McGonagl? is an able editor, an honest man. All hi life he has been a Democrat of the oi l school, and a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. About fifty years ago he married Miss Elizabeth Crawford, an ae omplished and cultured lady, who, in sunshine and storm, tn summer s heat and winter's blasts, has been his faithful companion and sharer of his joys and sorrows ever since. And now as they are about passing their fiftieth mile stone of their wedded life. Mr. M. has sold out, and retires from the busy cares and scenes of active life to a pleasant and comfortable home and in the evening of life the husband and wife will enjoy the society of one another and that of their friends. W. H. Donahey, of this city forty years ago entered the office of the Cadiz (O.) Stntincl with a view of learning the trade. Mr. MeGonagle was the proprietor and editor of that paper at the time. — State Sentinel.

Mr. Donahey, spoken of above was quite young and had lost both Lis parents, when he set in to learn the printing business with Mr. MeGonagle. Not liking the close confinement of a printing office, be quit the printing business and, schooling himself at college, he drifted into the study and ' practice of law, in which lie became quite successful. Although Republican in polities, he was appointed and served under Hendricks as Assistant Attorney General of Indiana, discharging the duties of the office with credit to himself and satisfaction to the public. Wooden Wedding. The wooden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shaffer, on the fifth anniversary of their wedded life, occurred last Thursday night. There were a large number of invited guests, but few of i whom sent regrets. Though the night was dark and stormy without, all was pleasant within. The happy couple were ou their best behavior, entertaining their guests charmingly. Revs. Carns and Metts were present, the former of whom united the pair in the continued marriage ceremony, much to the gratification of those present, and somewhat to the surprise of the continued bride and groom. j the following is a list of presents: Albert Shaffer, South Bend, case of I toilet perfume; D. B. J. Shaffer, South ’ Bend, sewing basket: Mr. and Mrs F ; D. Paulurs, Fort Wayne, marble top table; Miss Callie Niblick, large chromo; J. E. Thomas, walnut bracket; M. Thomas, wall bracket; J. B. Meibers, marble top stand; Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff, panel picture; Mr. and Mrs. Dague, [ chromo; Miss Minnie Bobo, bracket; I. : J. Miesse. Scott's poems, Dollic Corbin, | bracket; Mrs. L D. Adams, japaueese i bracket; Maggie and Dick Townsend, ' foot rest; Maggie and Jay Dorwin, chromo; Mr. and Mrs. Carl King, easel: Mr. and Mrs. John France, paper rack; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Archbold, corner bracket; James Niblick and >ady, book shelf; Sadie Turner, wash ; board and broom; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Merryman, corner bracket; Mr. and Mrs. , DeVilbiss, chromo; Mr. and Mrs. D. I Studabaker, panel picture; Jim Place an 1 lady, sugar box and cedar bucket; Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick, paper ' receiver; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shaffer, hand satchel: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stewart, ottoman; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hill, glove box and A. B. C, blocks; Mr. and Mrs. S. Spangler, jewel case; Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Holloway, chromo; Mollie Hart, cabinet and frame; Miss Flo King, napkin rings; Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Freemau. hanging basket; Miss Jessie Allison,japaneese brackets: J.H. Bremerkamp. bracket. i

Pleasant Mill Items. BY “SUt-LA.'' Business flourishing. Sickness abating. J Mr. Thomas Douglas, of Bluecreek township, has purchased the old school house building at this place, intending to change it and make a dwelling house of it.

W. H. Worden is erecting a dwelling on one of his lots, to be occupied by our venerable old miller, E. Cox. Rev. Reckard, will discourse on next Sabbath evening at the Baptist church on “Our young men’s glory.'' W. H. Laughrey, of Monroe township, has moved with his family to this place. Our school at this place was postponed again until Monday, November 14, from the simple fact the contractor, Mr. John Steele, failed to procure glass for the window. Query; Who on “airth” is the “Alterego” of the Journal, from this place? Some one please answer and satisfy this community. The (,'. & A railroad contractor for tics at this place is in ecstacy. The son of Mrs. McMillen, of this place is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. Al. Fristoe was heard the other day to say “A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases, and will never pass into nothingness,” and don't you forget it. The connection in which he used it we are not able to give. We would like for some one to ask him and find out, and then report to us and we will give it in detail next week. Joseph Comer after an illness of several days is convalescent. Sheriff Krick was with us yesterday, Monday, on business, we judge, by the stir of certain parties in the north end of town. A. N. Acker is again on the lookout, as he calls it. Mental Strain in School Children. The death, recently, of a scholar of one of our public schools from alleged mental strain, has given rise to considerable discussion in the daily papers regarding the pernicious effects of the I present cramming system so commonly adopted by ambitious teachers. The medical professions have long ago come to the conclusion that growing children, above all others, arc most liable to injury from the present forcing system. Particularly is this the ease with such as attend our public schools. The teachers of the latter, with a desire to show the best results of their work, are notoriously strict and exacting in the work required of the pupils. It is safe to say that the amount of la bor required of the scholar is, as a rule, altogether out of proportion to his strength. The ambitious child, who is able to keep up with the class and secure the usual rapid promotions to higher grades, has very little time left for the requisite sleep, much less for recreation. Add to the labor of hard tasks the forced confinement of ill-ventilated rooms, the continuous strain of the recitations following in quick succession, and the anxiety against failure and reprimand from the teacher, there is no wonder that the scholars are placed in the worst possible condition for healthy mental effort. Nearly the whole period of actual school attendance is occupied by the recitation of tasks which must be learned during what should be play hours at home. The latter are so oft-en-ttmes not only- sacrificed to extra mental labor, but the studies extend far into the night, and many of the hours which should be given to sleep are occupied in hard and exhausting mental effort. Os course, in many instances, when the pupil can by mere strength of constitution withstand the strain, brilliant scholarship results, and the teachers receive the credit sine to trainers in other and humbler walks of life. But the truism that infant philosophers make adult fools still hold good, and is still exemplified in the history of the premature decay of many an otherwise promising lad. Tite evil at the bottom of the present sys'em is the want of appreciation on the part of the teacher as to what should constitute education. The best results are obtained by leading out the mental faculties, rather than forcing them out; the creation of a mental appetite for study, rather than the crowding of the mental digestion up to an exalted and arbitrate standard. The true secret of avoiding mental strain is to give light tasks, and have them well mastered; to bring out the latent powers of the mind by the proper developement of interest in the actual work in hand.

It is not necessary here to refer to the influence of bad hygienic surroundings upon the pupils in the public schools—-the laek of ventilation, the imper oct light, the number of hours spent in the school room, the short time allowed for recess. These are matters concerning which must have been said by the profession, and against which many protests have been made, hut with little avail. Our present purpose however, is to protest against a system of education which, if persistently carried out, must end in the mental ruin of many a promising pupil, and which must inevitably defeat itself in the premature mental decay which it so directly and so inevitably invites. Let us have fewer studies in our schools, shorter lessons, more recreation, less severe discipline, and less ambitious teachers. Laz ness and apparent stupidity in a scholar are often times safeguards against overcrowding and mental strain. The balkj’ period in school life is too frequently induced by overloading. If the lessons are not mastered at that time, the physical stamina is at least preserved. The best results can be obtained by studying the inclinations of the scholar, by appreciating the demands of their physical system during all the periods of their pupilage, and weighing them in the balance of that common sense which we would exercise toward ordinary animals in training for future usefulness.- Ex. The young man who has not got back bone enough to carry a policy for at least one share in the Webash \ alley Marriage Association, should be suspended until he does, or dismissed. The cost is nothing compare! to the benefit.

Kirkland Township Institute. The teachers of Kirkland township, held their first institute at Peterson, November sth, 1881. County Superintendent, G. B. A. Luckey, was chosen president, Helena Parrott, secretary. A few opening remarks were made by the president after which, each teacher took an active part in the discussion of the forenoon's work. Mr. Simcoe offered a few remarks in reference to the time given to each class. Mr. P. L Andrews addressed us awhile on the necessity of good articulation in reading, abreviated words, and the use of the apostrophe. Mr. Barnett in his remarks highly recommended the school as being well graded. Mr. Polan suggested a few different plans with regard to the several studies, and a few additional remarks on reading was given by Helena Parrott. The county Superintendent then gave a lecture on teaching. In this he deserves much credit, for calling attention to points directly connected with the teacher's work. Mr. Brite entertained the institute in a highly creditable manner. The majority of the teachers having as yet had no aceess to the Township Library, that subject was postponed until our next meeting. The arrangement of the programme was next in order, after which the institute adjourned to meet again at school No. 5, on December 3rd. Helena Parrott, Scc’y. Sol Billman desires to inform the public that in addition to his stock of his own manufacture of boots and shoes, he has avded a fine assortment of eastern make of boots and shoes, which he will sell cheap for cash. He desires to make a specialty of his own manufacturer of the best boots and shoes in Decatur.—ts. The Wabash Valley Marriage Association have made arrangements which will enable them to pay certificate holders promptly upon receipt of proof of marriage. This will in most eases dispense with the unnecessary delay of thirty to sizty days reserved for payment. Honest and energetic agents wanted Address the Secretary, D. G. M. Trout, Decatur, Indiana. A large line of buck, calf, wool and sheep gloves and mits, for men and boy- 1 , new goods, good styles, cheap for cash at Donovan A Adelspetger's.

Aoents Wanted.—For the Uontinental Marriage Benefit Association, of Portland. Indiana. Address, G. M Holloway, Portland, Ind. Auemts WaxtiD.—Fur the Citizens Mutual Marriage anl Death Benefit Association of Portland, Indiana. Address, R. M. Dwyer, Portland, Ind. Lost.—Between Will Spencer's and Byr.m Dent «, an alfttthySl ring. A liberal reward will be paid the tinder by leaving it at this office. What is the great cry from ocean to ocean? Ke dalls Spavine Cure. Read their advertisement. Great excitement prevails on account of the rush for cheap bools and shoes at Coliter A Voglewede's.—w2. Center A Voglewede's are selling the cheapest line of robes and shoes ever sold in Deeatur. Call on them before purchasing elsewhere.—w 2. Don’t forget that Jake Martin receives fresh tub oysters twice a week. 2 The finest Baltimore oysters to be found at Jake Martins, —w 2. Go to Jake Martin's star bakery for a good warm meal.— w 2. Woolen goods, ladies and children’s underwear, hose, laces, ties and ribbons, foreash, at the Fancy store. Zephyrs, card board, mottoes and everything in the ftney work line at the Fancy Store. Hand lampa and liberty lamps in endless varieties at Welfleys.—w3. Hoods and knit eloaks, the prettiest and cheapest varieties at Edington’s.— w 2. Just received nt Dauovan & Adlesperger’s choice canned California Quinces. Come and try them. Molding for picture frames for less money than it was ever sold for in this town, at Dorwin’s gallery. 3t Are you troubled with rheumatism? Use Kendall's Spavin Cure. Read advertisement. 429 spavins cured by using Kendall s Spavin Cure. Read their advertisemment. Pictures made by the lightning process in from one to four seconds, at Dorwin’s- 3t The dry plate precess is the best thing out for babies. Dorwin uses it. 3w Picture frames of all styles cheapest Dorwin’s gallery. 3r Chromos —A large stock at the gallery. ~ 3t , A new line of ladie's and children's hose at John Welfley’s.—w2. Turnips cheap at Welfley’s.—w2. . The nicest raspberry jam ever brought to Decatur at .John Welfleys.—w2. Sourkraut by the pound at Wei fley's.—w2 Self raising buckwheat flour, prepared in five and eight pound packages at Welfley’s.—w‘2. Fresh lard and bacon cheap at John ■ Welfley’s.—w2. Fine'Michigan onions at John VI elfley'e.—w2. ; The nicest deep sea cod-fish ever sold in this market at Donovan A Adlesperger's.—w2. Boston baked beans at Donovan & Adiesperger's. —w 2. Go to J. W. Place for tub oysters. Smoke the Cincinnati Enquirer at J. W. Place's. Go to J. W. Place for candies.

DITCHNOTICE Notice is hereby given, that at the September I*Bl session of the 1 card of Commissioners of the county of Adams, State of Indiana, a petition was presented by Henry A. Kihti and Solomon Linn, 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 in the Auditor s Office of said county. Said ditch is located on the following route to-wit: Commencing fifteen feel west of the southwest corner of the north half of the north-west quarter of section thirty-two (32), township twentyeight (28) north, range fourteen (14) east, in Adams coun y, Indiana, thence east 120 rods, thence south 65 degrees, east 48 rods, thence in and with the natural channel of creek or stream north 10 degrees east 60 rods, thence north 20 degrees east 42 rods, theme northeast 100 feet, thence north 8 degrees west 18 rods, thence northeast 24 rods, thence north 18 rods, thence northwest 78 rods, thence north with the natural channel of the old ditch or stream to a print 15 rods east of the center of section 29, township and range aforesaid, thence in and with the channel of creek or stream to the southeast corner of the northeast of the northwest quarter of section 29 aforesaid, thence north 70 degrees west 36 rods or to the Winchester road, and there to terminate where said stream crosses said Winchester road’ Passing over and affecting the lands of Henry Kiutx, Moses Bixler, Lucy E. Rout, Jeremiah Archbold, Railing and Huffman, Nicholas Tonnellier, Solomon Linn, Thom- ' us MaHunee and Jacob Bogner. Said petitioners representing “that a large portion of the lands through which said ditch will pass are totally unproductive for want of proper drainage ; that the construction of a ditch will not only be oonducive of public health, convenience or welfare, but the same will be of public benefit and utility, and that such drainage can not be obtained without entering upon and passing through the lands adjoining, the owners of a portion of which are unwilling to engage in the euterpr.se of improvement/' The board being satisfied that the petitioners bad, in all respects, complied with the act approved Mtrcb 9, 1875, entitled ••Au act to enable owners of wet lands to drain an 1 reclaim them,’ etc, granted the prayer of said petitioners, and appointed C L Schirmeyer, Ferdinaud Reinking and Richard Winans, viewers, who proceeded .to view the proposed location of said ditch, and have tiled their 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 of land bentfitted by said improvement, and "the owner's names toereof. The north half of the noribwest quarter of section 32, township 28 north, range 14 east.-owned by Usury K'.ntx Thosouth half of the northwest quarter of section 32, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Moses Bixler. The west half of the northeast quarter of section 32, township 28 north, rouge 14 east, owned by Lucy E. Rout. The east ha’lf of the northeast quarter of section 32, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Jeremiah Archbold. The west half of the southeast quarter of section 29. township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Nickolas Tonnellier. The north half of the northeast quarter us the southeast quarter of section 29, township 28 uorlh, range 14 east, owned by Nicholas Tonnellier. The west half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by and the south half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 11 east, owned by Solomon Linn.

The south half of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Jacob Bogner. a The northwest quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Thomas H*. Mallonte. The north halt of the southeast quarter of section 30, township 28 north, range 14 east, ewned by Jesse Butler. The southwest quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Noah Sheets. The east half of the northeast quarter of section 31, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Lucas Prince. Tue southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Railing and Huffman Now, therefore, be it known, that the board of Commissiauors ot the county of Adams, will grant a hearing on the above petition andjreporton Wednesday, the 7th day of December, 1881, when all persons interesied or aggrieved will ba heard. All parlies who claim compensation for land (or damages by the construction of said work are hereby notified to make application in writing and file the same in the office of the Auditor of the county, on or before the day set for the hearing of said petition and report. G. CHRISTEN, Auditor, Adams Co. Auditor s Office, Adams County, Oct. 31, 1881. COMMISSIONER’S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, a commissioner of the Adams circuit court, of Adams county, Indiana, appointed as such in the ease of Mary Forbing et al.vs. Elisabeth Tonnellier, will, at his law office, in Decatur, on and after Saturday, December 3rd, 1881, sell at private sale the following described real estate, in Adams county, Indiana, ordered sold in the above entitled cause, towit; Commencing at the quarter post on the east side of section seventeen (17), in township twenty-eight (28) north, range fourteen (14) east, in said county of Adams; t thence running south eight (8) chains and forty (40) links; thence south forty-five and one-half degrees, west fifteen (15) chains and ninety (90) links, to the ceuter of lhe-plaiikroad; thence north 444 degrees, west twelve (12) chains and thirty (30) | links, with center of plank read: thenco ; north ten (10) chains and ninety (90; j links, to the northwest corner of the east I half ot the southeast quarter of section ! seventeen (17); thence east twenty (20). chains, to the piece of begin.ng, containing : 29 acres of land, more or less, except there- I from nine (9) aeree heretofore soli and I conveyed to one Jacob Fonner, and described as follows, to-wit- Commencing ■ at the quarter post on the east side oi section seventeen (17), township twentyeight (28) north, range fourteen (14) east, in Adams county, state of Indiana; thenco south 33 rods and 7J feet; thence west i 43 rods; thence north 33 rods, "A feet; thence east 43 rods, to place of beginning. Also the undivided one-half part of the west part of the southwest quarter of he southeast quarter and the east part of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter es section seventeen, all in township t wenty-eight (28) north, range fourteen (14) east, in said Adams county, towit; Commencing at a stake on the section line, twenty-eight perches east of the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of snid section seventeen; thence running north eighty 180) purcbes, to a stake, thence west fifty two (52) perches, to a stake; thence south eighty (80) perches, to a stake at the south side of said section; thence east along said section line fifiytwo (52) perches, to place of beginning,containing twenty-six acres, more or less. Also, the following tract, to-wit- The east part of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarfer of said section seven , teen, in township twenty-eight (28) north, range fourteen (14) east, in said county of Adams, to-wit; Commencing at the northeast corner ot the southwest quarter of the : southeast quarter of said section 17; thence I running south eighty (80) perches, to a j stake on the south side of sail section

thence west along said section lino fiftytwo (52) perches; thence north eighty (80) perches, to a stake; thence east fifty-two (52) perches, to the place of beginning, containing 26 acres, more or less. Also the following described tract, towit: Beginning at the southwest corner of the east half of the southest quarter of said section seventeen (17), in township twenty-eight north, range fourteen east, in Adams county, Indiana; thence running north twenty-nine (29) chains; (hence 11 south 461 degrees, east nine chains and i eighty-four links, along the west side ot 1 plank road; thence south seventeen and , 1 one half degrees, west twenty-three chains , and for links, to the place of beginning. ’ i Also, in lot number one hundred and seventy (170), in the town of Decatur, in I Adams county, state of Indiana, at the I same is designated on the recorded plat of said town. Terms— One-third of purchase money to be paid cash; one-third in one year, and one-third in two years from day of sale: the deferred payments to be secured to the satisfaction of the undersigned, by notes at six percent interest. David Studabakeh, Commissioner. Nov. 4,1881-4 w “sinirorfcHr Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been notified in writing, by Jesse Smith, a land owner, and a person interested in the so called Galbreath ditch, situated iu Kirklanl township, Adams county, that the following named persons, to-wit; Henry Galbreath, has failed to procure the excavation or construction of such part of said ditch as was apportioned to him respectively by the viewers, appoint ed according to law, in 11A manner and lime specified in the report made by said 1 shall, therefore, in pursuance of section *l2 of tht ditch law, approved March 9, 1875, on FAZZMK, 237). OF DECEMBER, 1881 at 2 o'clock, p. m., at the court house door In Decatur, let to the lowest and best responsible bidder the excavation wad cod struction of so much of the said Galbreath ditch as is described below, to-wit. From station 0 to station 9, being 900 lineal feet apportioned by said viewers to Henry Galbreath, Said work to be done strictly in accordance with the specifications atta bed to the report ofthe viewers, filed in the Auditor s office, Decatur, Indiana. Bidders will be required to file a bond, with goud and sufficient security, payable . to the above mentioned Henry Gatbrea’h, I for the faithful performance of siid work ■ within the time specified at the day of the letting. G. CHRISTEN, Auditor, Adams Co. Auditor's Office, Adams county, Indiana. November 4,;1881— Aoliic of Insolvency. Notice is hereby given that at the Sep- 1 tember term, 1881, of the Adams circuit | court, es Adams county, Indiana, the estate of Alexander Smith, deceased, was declared probtbly insolvsn* and that all creditors are requested to fi c their claims for allowance, and all t j se interested are noutied that said eiti c- Will be set tied accordingly. * Robexi E. Smith, i Not. 4, 1881-dw A n inistrator. France A King, Attorneys. OlNHOliillon of Co- Painersliip By mutual agrewnent we, the undersign ed. have this day dissolved partner ship. For a time we will each occupy our present office for the purpose of settling up and disposing of nil unfinnished firm business. Those indebted to the firm will please call at an early day and settle either by cash or note. Thanking our friends who have in the past favored us with their business and trusting wo may each be favorably remembered in the future we rernian,yours very truly. DAVID STUDABAKER. JOHN P. QUINN. Decatur, Oct. 25th, 1880. n3otf.

Is—ls Adam had had a game of “Fifteen” placed in his hand at an early per.od of his existence, the whole course of history might have been materially altered for the better, and if billiousness, indigestion, sickheadache or dyspepsia were unknown, ■Spring Blossom would not be needed. Price 50 cts., trial bottles 10 cts. Three dollars, invested in a policy in the Wabash Valley Association, will entitle you to 50 cents per day or over SIBO.OO iu a year. The assessments are only one dollar on each marriage and as the membership is rapidly increasing, one assessment will be sufficient to pay for several marriages, thereby lessening the cost. Where is there a young man or woman who contemplates marriage that would not like to begin their married life with the snug sum of SIBO.OO. The Com patty want good agents in every township. For any information address the secerctary, D. G. M. Trout, at Decatur. BUILDINGS MOVED ON SHORT NOTICE. I hare just purchased a new and improved block and tackle and have the best set of jack screws in the country, and am now prepired to move builditgs on short notice. I will also hire my jack screws to persons wishing to move buildings. I am also ready to take contracts for building or repairing, or do anything in the carpenter line. John M. Pond. no. 32 .—m3.

BUT TOUR CEOTHINCI THE MANUFACTURERS, And Save The Retailer’s Profit « — AT — OWEN, I’IXEEV & CO’S, 15 and 17Court Street, I CfißT Us AVKICT INH 58 and GO Clinton Street. f IVO I II H 1 RE., 11l V-

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 Fancy Store. ts. N otice to non-resident — The State of Indiana Adums Couty, S.s In the Adams Circuit Court, December Term, 1881. Francis M. Brooke | Hunter Brooke f Attach’nt No. 1581. vs. John IL Johns | It appearing from affidavit, filed In the above entitled cause, that John H. Johns Ihe above named defendant is a non-resi-dent of the State of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Johns that he be and nppear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams circuit Court, on the first day ofthe next regular terra thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday,the Ylthday of Deccentber, ’Bl, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in his absence. Witness my name, and the Seal of said Court hereto affixed this 17th, day of Oct. 1881. N. BLACKBURN, ClerkOct. 21, ’6l.—w4. Peterson & Huffman, Atty s for PIT. Valuable Fram lor Sale. Two hundred and sixty-five acres ; one hundred and fifty cleared, with good brick house, barn and outbuildings, orchard of bearing trees, etc. The land is thoroughly surface and underdrained, having eleven hundred rods of tile underdrain, The soil is a black loam, of unsurpassed fertility, and lies six miles west of Decatur, on the T D. & B railroad. There is a station on the farm. For particulars of price and terms call cn or address, the Adams county Bank. Sep. 23, 81. no, 25.—ts. The New Home sewing machine is me of the most perfect machines; it stands all tests, and has no superior. Those intending to buy a machine should call and see one before purchasing. Price with attachments S3O. ts.

A NEW LEAF TURNED OVER. AT TH« ‘OiD RELIABLE” Cash and. Produce Trumps __ o EVERYBODY READ! i 0 NIBLICK, CRAWFORD A SONS Having tried the credit system long enough to test its impracticability, have concluded to take a new tack, and. instead of having to put their goods at a price high enough to make up for bad debts, they are now determined to give their natrons the benefit of the MONEY SAVED BY THE “READY PAY SYSTEM, 1 in the reduced prices they are thus enabled to afford their customers. In this way they can “LIVE A.NTD LET LIVE !” It is true, Justices and Constables may object, as it interferes with a business which to them, has proven quite a lucrative one But under the new order of things, cur friends will find goods at the store ia the Adams County Bank Block so much lower than formerly, that they Will L>e Astonisiied! at the change which ready pay has wrought. It is folly to say much about it in our ad vsrlisemeut, &a far as particularizing is concerned. The truth iu this respect can only be satisfactorily learned BY A VISIT TO THE STORE! Where all hands take pleasure in making known the huge bargains they have to offer in LADIES DRESS GOODS, MUSLINS, READYMADE CLOTHING, CARPETS, OUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, GROCERIES, ETC. o Tlio EXigHest ZMCcti-liLot Frleo ZF’nld for Country Produce. 0 STAND BY THE “ * OLD :FL:E3ILI2VJBT-.ES AND IT WILL STAND BY YOU. Niblick, Crawford & Sons. Decatur, Ind., May 16. 1879.

Building Stone. We haye just started a stone yard south of the Toledo Delphos & Burlington railroad depot, Decatur, lud., where tve will keep on hand a large and complete stock of Bluffton quarry stone. The yard will bo in charge of Lammerman & Mann, of Decatur, who can furnish yon the lowest rates for stone, either by the perch or car load. K APP & GARIDNER. Oct. 14,'81. ts. , I.ook Here Everybody. Sol Billman, the Boot and Shoe man has now secured the best workman iu 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 spccalty of fine Boots and Shoes. Decatur, Sept. 9, 'Bl. ts. Application for License. To the citiiens of the town of Decatur, in Adams county, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that I,the undersigned, Henry Kiting will make application to tin board of commissioners of Adams county, Indiana, at their regular session, in December, 1881, for license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in less quanlities than a quart at a lime, at my place of business, in and at the building situated on the following described premises, in tha town of Deeatur, Ad.ma, county, Indiana, to wit: Twenty-five feet off of the east side of out-lot one hundred and twenty [l2o], in Joseph Crabbs second addition to die town of Decatur, as the , same is designated on the recorled plat of said addition, except always a strip twelve feet ia width and t wenty-five feet in length off of the north end of said above turned strip. lle.vkv Biting. Nov. 4-188 L