Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 25 November 1881 — Page 3

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. Decatur MarkelH. Oats 36. J Egg* • Corn 50. Butter 16 Flax seed $1.21 Wheat No. 2. 1.22 Clover seed $4.50 @ $4.75 Timothy seed $2. @ $2.75 Locals. Try The Democrat one year. Roller skating will be revived in a week or two. Last Friday was a good day to sell rubber goods, and umbrellas. The Methodist folks are getting ready for a church fair during the holidays. Roller skating will be the attraction at Kover’s hall in a couple of weeks. If you want a good cigar call on Krechter, the cigar nun and ask for the “Industrial.” A select party of about twenty couple enjoyed themselves in dancing at the Miesse House last evening. Henry G. Hempier, who fought under Wellington against Napoleon, at Waterloo, died last week in Howard county. Wash Steele isour authority for saying that one year ago Tuesday, the thermometer marked twelve degrees below aero. Tire pastors of the different churches and their wives were invited to par take of their Thanksgiving dinner at the Burt House. Root and Company have a new advertisement this week calling attention to novelties in silk goods, plushes, trimmings, etc. There is no fun in beating the other fellow at pool or billiards now, because if each fellow does not pay half the game, they are liable to arrest for gambling. Our big rain finished up last Saturday with a regular snow blizzard. People began to inquire for heavier underclothing, overcoats etc., a, if it was their last chance to get them. The Portland Nutt records the burglary of a shoe shop in Portland by one Elijah Heaton, Who was arrested with a bundle of the stolen goods in his possession. There is work for Heaton at Michigan City. F. Francke has a mounted telescope, with a three inch object glass, which is a fine sharp instrument. Through it the stars look as bright, and large as when a fellow falls with his head on the pavement. The Busy Bee’s met on Monday and appointed Mrs B. W. Shulty, president; Maggie Dorwin, secretary. The members of the society are invited to be present at a meeting Friday afternoon, at Miss Jessie Allison’s. The Coroner, John E. Smith, held an inquest over the remains of Jacob Lcichty, of French township, who was found dead, as stated in our Linn Grove items of last week. His conclusions were that his death was caused by heart disease. The woman who had her house plants frozen last winter, and who declared she never would cultivate another house plant,is trembling with fear lest she will have to repeat the resolution of last year. She will probably bs a repeater as long as she lives. If there were fifty more dwellings for rent, in Decatur, than there is at present, all would have occupants within a week, at prices that would have been deemed outrageous four years ago. Capital could not be more remuneratively or safely employed than in building houses to rent in Decatur. The Hessian fly, that the croaker thought was going to destroy the wheat, worked but about foui days, and disappeared. The total damage is light, as most of the wheat was alive at the root, when the late warm weather together with the rains came and brought it out nicely.

The Kokomo Dispatch says that Lindley M. Trueblood, who was to have married Mollie McDonald, on Thursday last, after a three or four years courtship, left on the Monday before the wedding. Both parties stood well in society. It was a shsmeful breaking off of a marriage contract. The scalawag who has been living off of other people most all summer, by stealing from their smokehouses, outbuilding etc. is in close quarters, more so than he thinks. There are twenty men in this community who have had their eye on him for some time. The best thing he can do is to skip. Several parties are itching for the reward for smokhouse thieves. They will get it if they are patient. The cowardly cur is too badly scared to do much of his dirty work notv. We saw him the other day; he had an expresson as guilty as if he were going through town with a stolen sheep on bis back. Some of the male persuasion thought what The Democrat said about the choir entertainment last week, contained a little of the bear story reversed. Perhaps it did. but it was unintentionally so. The young men of the choir did well. In fact the entertainment was well worth the admission, was well patronised, and was a success viewed from almost any standpoint.

Wednesday evening several of the the young men of Decatur were at their club room, aauong whom were Dick Dorwin and Frank France These two young gentlemen became engaged in a tussle when their legs became locked together, causing the breaking of th# right leg of Dick Dorwin. The fractured limb was replaced by Dr. Free" man, and it is to be hoped that Diek will be around soon again. Personals. Mrs. John Shirey is still on the sick list, S. Hale, of Portland, was in Deca tur on Wednesday. Mrs. Clint Patterson is visiting her parents at Winchester. Miss Flo Spencer returned from Indianapolis last Friday. Miss Mary Daily returned to her home in Marion, Saturday. Miss Lulu Wells, of Fort Wayne, is visiting Mrs. Frank Hart. Miss Lizzie Winch, of Fort Wayne, is visiting friends in Decatur. Mrs. Frank Hart returned from her visit to Fort Wayne, Saturday, J. H. Bremerkamp, of the Occidental, visited Cincinnati, this week. Mrs. James Patterson returned from a five weeks visit to St. Louis, Tuesday. Mrs. Dr. Coverdale and Mrs. William Pillars returned from Logansport, on Monday. Mr. Thomas Merryman was at Portland and Winchester the forepart of the week. Miss Ella Spangler, of Van Wert, was the guest of Miss Jessie Allison on Friday last. Miss Viola Shorthill, of Marshalltown, lowa, is the guest of Miss Demmie Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Beall and Mr. Beal's mother, have moved back to their old home in Decatur. Mr. Will Nunemakar, of the G. R- & I. railroad, is visiting his sister, Mrs. George Richards. Frank and Ben Momcr, who were visiting friends in this place returned to Fort Wayne, on Friday.

Joe Numbers returned from Iberia, Monday, where he has been visiting for the past six weeks. Mrs. Dr. Dorwin and daughter Fannie, spent a few days in Fort Wayne the forepart of the week. Mr. Will Knecht, of Winchester, was in town the forepart of the week, looking after business matters. Mrs. E. Woods and Miss Bertha Holloway were at Fort Wayne on a shopping expedition this week. Mr. Deck James, formerly of this place and who many of our young people know, was married at Ridgeville, last week. Will Bosse, of Dorwin <t Holthouse’s drug store, will take in the sights of Chicago, before long, accompained by Dick Townsend. Mrs. Grant, mother of Mrs. L. G. Fellers, who has been visiting her for the past week, returned home Wednesday, Mrs. Fellers going with her. C. M. Stoke, of the Chicago Morning News, was in Decatur, Monday, writing up our town for a holiday number of the News, and taking subscriptions. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bloom, of Sandusky 0., on their I ridal trip, are the guests of Mr. Solmon Linn. Mrs. B>oom is a sister of Mrs. Linn. Doc Cowan is going to make things “bile.” He went up Seventh street with a rifle over his shoulder Tuesday. Auburn Courier. “Biled" owl probably. Professor Bassett, of Wabash college,. Crawfordsville, Indiana, was in town over Sunday, the guest of RevC. A. Kanouse. He preached at the Presbyterian church in themorning and lectured in the evening, giving a sketch of the Wabash College and a very interesting and entertaining description of the Presbyterian mission in Persia. His brother and family and daughter the mission. An Artists Den. Some fourteen years ago, when a mere boy, C. T. Dorwin commenced learning the picture business. After serving his time, he set up for himself in the western part of this state, then went to Illinois, but finally, some seven years ago, drifted back to Decatur and settled down as a permanent fixture of the place, the boss picture man. Photography has got to be a science and an art. It has gradually developed, until the good pictures of a few years ago would now be regarded as a botch, and to the artist only serve the purpose of marking each stage of improvement. He has not been content with settling down to the old fogy ways of the past. He has made it his business to keep posted in all the practical improvements of the art. by associating with artists, by taking the leading journals relating to his business, and more recently attending the national photographers convention, held last August in New York city, where live, thinking, working members of the great family of artists gathered to relate their experience and communicate to each other all the laic fresh ideas that they could impart. His pains taking has not been without its reward, a great, decided, constant and

growing improvement, in the method of taking pictures. Among some of the late improvements is the dry plate process, by which a picture may be taken in from one to four seconds; almost instantaneously, or in from one sixth to one tenth the time formerly employed. Then he has the lightening or automatic shutter with which he could stand in any part of the room and open or close the camera in an instant of time. With these new accessories/ he can take babies and restless children, just as easily and correctly as he can older persons by the old process. In order to give variety to his pictures he has procured some half dozen different back grounds, which are beautiful pictures in themselves, much enhancing the value of his pictures, by giving variety and choice of surroundings when sitting for a picture. Nor is this all. It is just as much a study to pose the subject as to take the picture. In this respect he has devel oped good taste. One artist may give a good facial expression, a splendid picture as you look simply at the vignette, but when you examine the position of the body in detail, the picture is spoiled and its harmony destroyed, because the artist had not sufficient knowledge of his art to place the subject in proper position. In this respect our artist has developed a correct taste, such as has given the warmest praise. We allude to a late instance. 11. L. Simon, of Cleveland, the temperance worker, was induced tc sit for his picture. He was so pleased with the work, that he ordered one hundred cabinet pictures, abd several BxlG pictures. And tljis is not the only instance. Many others might be mentioned had we space. A pleasant hour can be spent at any time, by a visit to his room, and an inspection of his stock and pictures. The latter are an interesting and entertaining study. Then the frames are in every style imaginable. Cabinets in velvet, gilt and hickle. He has also a great variety of chromos in hunting, mountain, fruit and war scenes; also several styles of raised chromos. The latest novelty is the Japanese wall and corner brackets, the most popular novelty that has been lately introduce# He has also a large stock of molding, for picture frames, 1| to 4 inches in width, and can give you a frame of any size desired on short notice.

Wedding Bells. A pleasant feature of the season was the marriage of Miss Emma Wolfe to Mr. John L. Spaulding, of Montpelier, which took place on November 17th, at the residence of the bride’s parents, the Rev. M. M Gleason, of Decatur, officiating. The bride was attired in a handsome suit of bronze green silk, plain and brocade. The groom in the usual dress suit. After receiving congratulations, the company repaired to the dining room where was spread a collation composed of all the delicacies of the seasons, the time was spent in feasting and mirth for hours. The guests departed leaving many good wishes for the newly married pair who will soon leave for their future home in Montpelier. From ricanant Milla. The Democrat received a communication from Pleasant Mills, which is condensed to suit our columns as follows : Adam Apple has bought property, with the intention of starting a saloon. The citizens called a meeting to protest, which had a good attendance. They passed resolutions; that intemper —was a great crime against God and man, and should not be tolerated. That, the people of Pleasant Mills, will not patronize or visit his place of business, while he sells liquor. That if he refrains from selling they will divide their patronage with him. A committee of twelve ladies and the same number of men was selected to prepare a remonstrance. The house was called to order by Dr. Harper; Wallace Merns was president of the meeting and Walter Murray, secretary. [ he K. of P. Ball. The sixth annual hop of the Knights of Pythias, took place last Thursday, at their hall. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Place were the guests of honor, on the occasion. The hall was beautifully decorated, the music of the best, and a goodly number in attendance. The Knights may congratulate themselves on the success of their annual entertainments. A Correction. The statement in The Democrat last week that the wife of H. L. Simon was in ttwn was an error. She was expected, but did not come. The mistake arose from the fact that Miss Mary Griscolle, of Pennville, Ind., stopped off here on her way to Van Wert and was the guest of Dr. Hasting. She and Mr. Simon and the Dr's, family came into the hall to gether an I was supposed to be his wife —all our mistake

Lost Lantern.—l would be much obliged if the man who took my lantern during the entertainment at Kover's Hall. Friday night, would return the same. S. G. Hastings.

The following is the programme for the meetingof the young peoples'Temperance Union, at the Presbyterian church, Friday evening, Dec. 2, 1881. Voluntary Choir. PrayerG. W. A. Lucky. Music Choir. Speech . ..Rev. Kanouse. Musie.... Choir. Essay Mrs. Dr. Hastings. Duet..E. N. Wicks, J.W. McConnehey. Speech Rev. Dustman. Music Choir. Select Reading Maggie Metts. Solo Mrs. E. N. Wicks. Select Reading. ... .Minerva Woods. Music Choir. Benedictionßev. Metts. This office is under obligations to the Miesse House for cake ad infinitum, which reflects credit on the cuisine of the Miesse House. In short the wedding supper served by Miesse last week, was acknowledged by those present to far exceeded anything of the kind ever served in this place. Is outdid himself and should have credit for it. Frank Borden, who has been indulgng to freely of late, or else found something to take with too muclijstrychnine in it, was taken with a severe spasm Thursday night. Drs. Freeman and Jamison were called and administered an antidote for poison. He had a bad | night, but will come around all right if he does not do so any more. Dr. T. T. Dorwin, in trying to do a kind act to the traditional “yaller” dog fell and broke the third finger of his right hand Wedneasdy evening, nearly the same time his son Dick met with his accident. Ladie s Dollmans and cloaks cheap, at M. Brcmerkamp’s.—tf. Groceries and queensware cheap, at M. Bremerkamp’s—tf. If you want boots and shoes at your own price, call at M. Bremerkamp’s.— ts. The finest line of carpets and oil 1 cloth to be found in Decatur, is at M. ' Bremerkamp’s—tf. In order to close out my stock of j boots and shoes I will sell them at cost. , M. Bremerkamp.—tf. The largest and finest stock of ready ' made clothing for men, boy’s and chil- < dren in Decatur, will be found at M. ' Bremerkamp’s.—tf. Horse owners cannot afford to over- i look the wonderful success of Kendall’s Spavin Cure. For a long time there has been a need for just such a liniment as Kendall’s Spavin Cure. No remedy has been found for fever and ague which proves so uniformly uecessful as Ayer’s Ague Cure. Physicians say that scrofula cannot be eradicted; we deny it “in toto.” If you go through a thorough course of Burdock Blood Bitters, your blood will get as yure as you can wish. Price SI.OO, trial size 10c.

FOUND.—A pocket book, containing money, in Niblick, Crawford & Son’s store. The owner can have it by describing the pocket book, telling the amount of money it contained, and by paying for this advertisement, by calling on James K. Niblick. WANTED.—SIack barrel stave and heading bolts. As an inducement during the heavy roads, from this time until January Ist, 1882, we will pay $3.50 per cord, for number one Elm and Red Oak Slack Barrel Stave Bolts, delivered at the factory in Decatur, Indiana. We also want Lind and Cotton-wood Heading bolts, for which a good price will be paid. We will pay the highest market price for all oak, white ash, hickory, cotton-wood, elm and walnut saw logs, you can bring us. For further particulars inquire at the office of J. E. McKendrv & Co. Deeatur, Nov. 18, 'Bl —ts. Time it is said, proves everything, and among the other things it has proved the value of Dr. J. C. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a standard remedy for diseases of the throat and lungs. This is a household medicine with thousands of people, and deservedly so, for it has been in use more than forty years, and all who use it know that it accomplishes even more than is claimed for it. nearly every community possesses evidence of its great curative power, in persons who have been cured by it of various throat and lung complaints, and who owe ta it alone their recovery from the threatening symptoms of consumption. In emergencies like croup and sudden colds, Ayer'sChcrry Pectoral is the remedy that every family should have at hand for the treatment of these cases as they arise. SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Notice is hereby giten, that I, Lafayette Rape, administrator of the estate of Amanda Twigg deceased, will offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY THE 17TH OF DECEMBER, ’Bl nt the late residence of the deceased, about 2 miles east of Ceylon, Adams county, the following described personal property, belonging to the estate of said decedent, to wit: Two bead of work horses, one cow, five head of hogs, one two horse wagon, one bug gy, one wood saw, and horse power (4 horse) about two tons of hay in the mow, set o f carpenter tools,(nearly new), set of Blacksmith tools, box stove, cook stove, household an-1 and kitchen furniture, plows, harrow aui harness and various other articles, Terms; For ail amounts not exceeding five dollars, cash in hand. For amounts of five dollars and upwards, a credit of nine months will be givenNote, bearing six per cent, interest after maturity, with approved security, and j waiving valuation or appraisement laws, will be required. LaraYßTTi Earn, Administrator. Nov. 26,—wL. APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. Notice is hereby given, that the unI dersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Amanda Twigg, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. LAFAYETTE RAPE, Administrator. Nov. 25. ’Bl.

DITCH NOTICE Notice is hereby given, that at the September 1881 session of the board of Commissioners of the county of Adams, State of Indiana, a petition was presented by Henry A. Kintz and Solomon Linn, praying the boaid 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 feet west of the southwest corner of the north half of the northwest quarter of section thirty-two (32), township twentyeight (28) north, range fourteen (14) east, in Adams county, Indiana, thence east 120 rods, thence south 65 degrees, east 48 rods, thence in and with the natural I channel of creek or stream north 10 de- ! grees east 60 rods, thence north 20 degrees ■ east 42 rods, thence northeast. 100 feet. I 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 pcintls 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 Kintz. Moses Bixler, Lucy E Rout, Jeremiah Archbold, Railing and Huffman, Nicholas Tonnellier, Solomon Linn, Thomas Mallonee 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 conducive 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, t the owners of a portion of which are un- I willing to engage in the enterprise of im- t provement.” s The board being satisfied that the peti- <j tinners had, in all respects, complied with the act approved March 9, 1875, entitled 1 ■‘An act to enable owners of wet lands to I drain and reclaim them,’’ etc, granted the prayer of said petitioners, and appointed a C L Schirmeycr, Ferdinand Reinking and r Richard Winans, viewers, who proceeded o to view the proposed location of said ditch, and have filed their report and estimate, w and apportioned the work according to law, t< and made oath to the same, and report the ft work to be of public benefit. w The following list shows the tracts of It land benefiited by said improvement, and the owner’s names thereof. The north half of the northwest quarter A of section 32, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Henry Kintz. . The south half of the northwest quarter of section 32, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Moses Bixler. The west half of the uortheast quarter of section 32, township 28 north, range 14 t east, owned by Lacy E. Rout. c The east half of the northeast quarter of e section 32, township 28 north, range 14 d east, owned by Jeremiah Archbold c The west half of the southeast quarter of f section 29. township 28 north, range 14 a east, owned by Nickolas Tonnellier. t The north half of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 29. township 28 north, 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- - northeast quarter ot section 29, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by I Solomon Linn. The south half of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 29, town- I ship 28 north, range 14 east, owned by e Jacob Bogner. . a The northwest quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned ’ by Thomas IF. Mallonee. The north half of the southeast quarter of section 30, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Jesse Butler. The southwest quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Noah Sheets. The east halt' of the northeast quarter of section 31, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Lucas Prince. Tne southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 14 east, owned by Railing and .lullman

Now. therefore, be it known, that the board of Commissianers ot the county of Adams, will grant a hearing on the above petition and,report on Wednesday, the 7th day of December, 1881, when all persons interested or aggrieved will be heard. All parlies who claim compensation for land ,or damages by the construction ot 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 case of Mary Forcing et al.vs. Elizabeth 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 ot section seventeen (17), in town ■ ship twenty-eight (28) north, range fourteen (14) east, in said county of Adams; 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 center of the-plankroad; thence north 441 degrees, west twelve (12) chains and thirty (30) links, with center of plank road: thenco north ten (10) chains and ninety (90) links, to the m-ithwest corner of the eist halt ot the southeast quarter of section seventeen (17); thence east twenty (20) chains, to the pltce of begining, containing 29 acres of land, more or less, except therefrom nine (9) acres heretofore sold and conveyed to oue Jacob Fenner, and described as follows, to-wit’ Commencing at the quarter post on the east side ot section seventeen (17), township twentyeight (28) north, range fourteen (14) east, in Adams county, state of Indiana; thence south 33 rods and 7J feet; thence west 43 rods; thence north 33 rods, “J feet; thence east 43 rods, to place of boginning. 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 twenty-eight (28) north, range fourteen i 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 said section seventeen; thence running north eighty (80) 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 fiftytwo (52) perches, toplace 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 quarter of said section seventeen, 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 running south eighty (80) perches, to a eon the snitli side of sail sectin

thence west along said section line 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 tho 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; thence south 46J degrees, east m?.e chains and eighty-four links, along the west side of plank road; thence south seventeen and one half degrees, west twenty-three chains and for links, to the place of beginning. Also, in lot number one hundred and seventy (170), in the town of Decatur, in Adams county, state of Indiana, as the same is designated on the recorded plat of said town. Terms.—One-third of purchase money to be paid CRsh; 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 Studabakeb, Commissioner. Nov. 4. 1881-lw

SALE OF DITCH, 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 di'ch, situated in Kirklan I 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, appointed according to law, in the manner and time specified in the report made by said viewers. 1 shall, therefore, in pursuance of section 12 of the ditch law, approved March 9, 1875, on FRIDAY, 2ND. 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 and construction 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 attached to the report ofthe viewers, filed in the Auditor's office, Decatur, Indiana. Bidders will be required to file a bond, j with good and sufficient security, payable 1 to the above mentioned Henry Galbreath, for the faithful performance of said work within the time specified at the day of the letting 0. CHRISTEN, Auditor, Adams Co. Auditor’s Office, Adams county, Indiana. November!, 1881—w3 Notice of* Insolvency. Notice is hereby given that at the September term, 1881, of the Adams circuit court, of Adams county, Indiana, the estate of Alexander Smith, deceased, was declared probably insolvent and that all creditors are requested to fi c their claims for allowance, and all th se interested are notified that said esta e will te set tied accordingly. Roberi E. Smith, Nov. 4,1881-4 w A ministrator. France & King, Attorneys.

Dissolution ot Co-Painerstilp By mutual agreement we, the undersign jd. 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 all uufinnished 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 we may each be favorably remembered in the future we remian, yours very truly. DAVID STUDABAKER. JOHN P. QUINN. Decatur, Oct. 25th, 1880. n3otf. IyrOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT The State of Indiana Adams Couty, S.s In the Adams Circuit Court, December Term, 1881. Francis M. Brooke | Hunter Brooke }■ Attacb’nt No. 1581. vs. John 11. Johns j It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that John H. Johns the 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 appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams circuit Court, on the first day ofthe next regular term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday,the Ylthday of Dccceniber, ’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, ’Bl.—wl. Peterson & Huffman, Atty's for Plf. BUILDINGS MOVED ON SHORT NOTICE. I have just purchased a new and improved block and tackle and have the best set of jack screws in the country, and am now prep ire 1 to move buildings 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. n 0.32.—m 3.

BUY YOUR CLOTHING • OF’ THE MANUFACTURERS, A.nd Save The Retailer’s Profit - -Z^T — OWEN, PIXLEY & CO’S, 15 and 1 "Court Street. I FCIDT lAlAVftif” iMf) n 58 and GO Clinton Street. | I Ufl I WAYIwt», IlWr*

Also what some people call the bo- ) gus 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 r -jhe Fancy Store. ts. f DITCH SALE. r ———— ■ Notice in hereby given that the under- ' signed has been notified in writing, by f Casper Kiting, a land owner, and a per- ’ eon interested in the so-called Kohne ditch, ’ situated in Washington township, Adams county, that the following named corporaI lion, to-wit: The Toledo, Delphos and 1 Burlington Railroad Company has failed ! to procure the excavation or construction F of such part of eaid ditch as was apportioned to it by the viewers, appointed according to law, in the manner and time specified in the report made by said view- : ers. I shall, therefore, in pursuance of ' section 12 of the ditch law, approved March 9, 1875, on Friday, the 23rd of December, 1881, at 2 oc'.ock, p rn , at the court house door iu Decatur, Ind , let to the lowest and best responsible bidder, the excavation and construction of so much of said Kohne ditch as is described below, to-wit: From station 87 to station 90, bei.g 300 lineal feet apportioned by eaid viewers to T D. and B. ». R. Co. Baid work to be done strictly in accordance with the specifications attached to the report of the viewers, filed in the Auditor's office, Decatur, Alams county, Indiana. Bidders will be required to file a bond, with good and sufficient security, payable to the above mentioned Toledo, Delphos & Burlington R. R. Co., for the faithful performance of said work within the time specified at the day of the letting O. CHRISTEN, Auditor. Auditor’s office, Adams county, Indiana. Nov. 25, 1881.—wl. They all smoke the Pansie for 5c at J. W. Places’. For fresh Oysters go to J. W. Place. Kendall’s Spavin Cure is used from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast.

A NEW LEAF TURNED OVER, v'f THI ‘ C iD RELIABLE’ Ca s and Produce Trumps o EVERYBODY READ! — 0 NIBLICK, CRAWFORD & SONS Having tried the cred:' system long enough to test its impracticability, have concluded to take a new lack, 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 patrons the benefit of the MONEY SAVED BY THE "READY PAY SYSTEM,’ in the reduced prices they are thus enabled to afford their customers. In this way they can “ LIVE AND LE’5? L VE ! ” 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, our friends will find goods at the store in the Adams County Bank Block so much lower than formerly, that they Will be Astonished! at the change which ready pay has wrought. It is folly to say much about It in our »d vertisement, as far as particularising is concerned. The truth in this respect can only be satisfactorily learned BY A VISIT TO THE STORE! Where all hands take pleasure in making known the huge bargain! they have to offer in LADIES DRESS GOODS, MUSLINS, READYMADE CLOTHING, CARPE'IS, QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, GROCERIES, ETC. Tlio Tligliest TVXa.i-ls.ct; Price for Country Produce. o STAND I BY THE “OLD 3FLE!T_.I-AJBXuEI. f 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 4 Burlington railroad depot, Deeatur, Ind., where we will keep on hand a large and complete stock of Bluffton quarry stone. The yard will be in charge of Lammerman 4 Mann, of Dscatur, who can furnish you the lowest rates for stone, either by the perch or ear load. KAPP 4 GARIDNER. Get. 14, ‘Bl. ts. Look Here Everybody. Sol Billman, the Boot and Shoa 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. Valuable Fram for Sale. Two hundred and sixty-fire acres ; one hundred and fifty cleared, with good brick house, barn and outbuilding!, orchard of bearing trees, etc. The laud 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 pries and terms call cn or address, the Adame county Bank, Sep. 23, ’Bl. no, 25—if. Thu New Home sewing machine is one 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 purchas. ing. Price with attachments |3O. ts If you to want to see fine candies go to J. W. Places'.