Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 1881 — Page 3

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. Decatur Market*. Oats 36. Eggs 25 Corn 50. Butter 8 ] II HfC f If. Wheat No. . 8 Clover seed >4.50 0 $4.75 Timothy seed ♦. @ |.50 Locals. The church fair promises to be one of the interesting features during the holidays. Could uot some of our delinquent subscribers call and see us about Christmas. Saturday was a day that made the hearts of our business men glad. Business was booming. The M. E. Sabbath School will give an entertainment Christmas eve. consisting of the cantata, “Santa Claus.” Our people are getting pretty generally vaccinnated. If the work is done thoroughly there will be no cases of small pox among us. Pierce & Co. are receiving holiday goods almost daily. They have the most elegantly ornamented show-case in Decatur. Prosecuting Attorney 0 Rourke, Samuel Bench and J. Q. Stratton, of Fort Wayne, were in Decatur, Monday i« attendance at court. Most of the officers of the Toledo, Delphos and Burlington Railroad have resigned. It is supposed there will be almost an entire new organization about the first of the new year. The laying of the floor in the new M. E. church will be about completed this week. The ladies are going to have a nice place to hold their fair, when everything contemplated is arranged to their satisfaction. Mr. Ed. Numbers, who has taken up his residence in Saint Louis, was married to a Miss Powers, of that city, on Thursday of last week. This office acknowledges the cake, and wishes Ed. and his bride unalloyed happiness. T. J. Merryman was admitted to the bar as practicing attorney of the Adams Circuit Court. Tom has the beet wishes of Tux Democrat. We hope he has now struck bis bonanza, that will lead him to fame and fortune. Fannie and Dick Dorwin entertained a number of their friends Saturday evening in a most charming manner. A number of young people from Aan Wert, were expected over, but owing to the inclemency of the weather and bad roads did not come. Last Sabbath a light carpet of snow gave indications that winter was upon us, but Monday it turned warm and was followed by rain, continuing through Tuesday. By the time Tin Democrat goes to piess we will likely have another spell of winter. When you get your fixings all in for your Christmas dinner look out for the sneak thief He will probably visit you, and unless you have your shot gun loaded and primed you may be sorry for it the rest of your days. These dark nights are very suitable for his work. Rev. M. S. Metts, of Decatur, preached two able sermons at the M. E. church last Sabbath. lie has no regular appointment the first Sabbath in each month, and don t know of any better place to get in some good work that Winchester. He is quite a favorite with our folks and is always greeted with a good congregation. — Winchester Journal.

Doc. Peters, who made things lively about Decatur several years ago, turns up at Eminence, Mo. He fooled a newspaper man out there out of some money and then tried to scare him by drawing his revolver. The thing did not work well for Peters, who got a couple of balls lodged it ’.is worthless caicass and then cried for mercy. Our authority for this is the Bluffton Chronicle. A very pleasant surprise was tendered Mrs. David Studabaker last Saturday evening in.honor of her 49th birthday. She attended a committee meeting in the evening and when she returned home found all who had attended the meeting there besides several others. Her surprise was complete. During the evening she was presented with a handsome case of silver nut crackers and picks by her children. Master “Dade" Studebaker making the presentation speech. Mr. G. Arthur Dumas, jr., an exquisitely fashionable fellow, and from Decatur, too, is whiling away a few days of his vacation among friends in this eity. Although quite young and somewhat giddy in appearance, Artie has vast confidence in his ability to agitate the heaits of Wayne's dames, and, considering the success which has crowned his efforts up to and including last night, he has no doubt just claim to that distinction. The above was under the head of ■ “our colored folks," and taken from the Sunday Morning Jfaif, Fort Wayne. Friend Fowler, we have none of those scented ycuths about here. lou locate him somewhere

Personals. Mr. E. Woods was at Cincinnati, last week. Mrs. James Place was on the sick list last week. V. B. Simcoke, of Monroe, was in town Monday. Louis Moses has a bad case of granulated sore eyes. Chas. Porter, of Geneva, was in town on business, Wednesday. Dick Dorwin was out on crutches for the first, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Belle Fought, of Geneva, was visiting her parents this week. Miss Mary Hill, of Fort Wayne, is the guest of Miss Mollie Hart. Mr. and Mrs. Wicks returned from their Chicago visit Saturday afternoon. Miss Bertha Holloway slipped and fell Thursday evening, of last week, spraining her ankle. Dayton Numbers came home from Saint Louis, Monday, to spend the holidays with his parents. Mrs. Nunemaker and sun Will, returned home last week after a two weeks visit to Mrs. George Richard's. Frank Crawford and Dr. C. A. Jelleff left yesterday for Kansas via. of Chicago, expecting to be absent some two weeks. Joe Thomas returned from a trip to Pennsylvania, Tuesday. He took in Washington while away and took a peep at the notorious Guiteau. Rev. R. D. npellmen and wife passed through here Saturday afternoon, on their way to New Haven, to see their son Charles, who is dangerously ill. They were returning from a six weeks visit to Kansas. A masquerade ball for the holidays is on the tapis. There are already a good many prospective candidates for county offices looming up. It looks now as if there wou'd be lively times before the question is finally settled by the primary.

Tuesday was an idle day, from some cause among the railroad hands, as a consequence some of them indulged in too much whiskey. The results was several fistic encounters in which there was considerable knocking down and tramping in the mud. In short it was one of the most disgraceful and brutal rackets that has occurred on our streets for many a day. Two of the parties were arrested and fined for their fun, to the amount of about $lO, each. The next morning one or two of them had mugs that bore ample evidence of the fierceness of the fray. About the same time Harry Cassidy pitched upon some one in Colcbin s saloon, which ended in his paying a fine and costs. The whole may bo summed up as caused by indulging in too mueh whiskey. It is strange that intelligent men will work hard until they get a little money, and on the first opportunity fill themselves up with whiskey, until they have squandered it, regardless of consequence. Mart, the Monster. [Special by Telegraph to the Times-Star.] Dbcatub, Ind, December 9, —Mar 1 Settles, a vagabond who travels from place to place in a wagon, is very probably a double murderer. On Tuesday he and his family were traveling eastward, when his wife, warned of the approach of that severest of woman's trials, asked him to stop at a house which they were then nearing. He got angry at this natural request, and under the influence of an evil nature and poor whiskey, severely beat her, ending by shooting at her. He drove into a woods near by, and there in the cold, with no companion save her fifteenyear old girl, her child was born. The babe is dead, and in all probability the woman will not survive. This dispatch to the Timet Star, published above, we are obliged to think pure imagination. We have spent considerable time and made a great many inquiries of persons who would be likely to know, but can get no clue to the story. It is, we believe, a myth.

Attempted Suicide. One of the frail women of Cooktown announced her intention of poisoning herself Friday morning last giving as a reason that she was tired of her life of shame and would end it before the close of the day. In the afternon, accompanied by one of her frail sisters she came down town and patronized the saloons until she got glorious drunk, when they went to one of the drug steres and bought a quarter's worth of morphine, which she quietly, swallowed and went home. As soon as it was discovered that she had taken poison, a physician was summoned, remedies promptly administered and her life saved. She insists that she will yet end her life by poison. It is to be hoped that the impulsive, but erring girl, will think well before she makes another attempt upon her life. Suicide is a poor atonement for a life of error. It is but adding wrong to wrong. That she is tired of the life she is living is evidence that she longs for somethiag better. May her good angel guard her and lead her back to the path from which she strayed, that she may take up her life and its burdens anew. She has youth, and may have hea'th and a long life, if sbo will only turn her back upon her former life.

The State vs James Baker. The most prominent trial of the present term of the circuit court, is the case of the State rs James Baker, charged with shooting one William Howell, in Allen county, Indiana, August 4, 1881, with a rifle. The case was sent here on change of venue. Baker made his appearance here, Monday, in charge of the Sheriff. He is rather prepossessing in* appearance, with a quiet and pleasant address. That is, place him among a hundred men, selected promiscuously, and Baker would hardly be selected as a murderer. It is said, however, that Baker was intoxicated when he committed the deed, and had been for several days previous. Assuming it true that he committed the erime when drunk, he did not look like a hard drinker. His confinement and enforced abstinence has blotted out all appearance of the habitual drinker.

While the case was pending in Allen county, a plea in abatement was filed, which stripped of its legal and technical language, was that Baker's counsel objected to the way and manner the grand jury that indicted him was drawn, to the officers of the court and to all the proceedings by which he was held and charged. On motion, Tuesday, this plea in abatement was ordered served into separate paragraphs, to which the prosecction demurred to each, which was sustained by the court. The plaintiff noted exceptions to the ruling, and the case for the present was disposed of by setting it for Monday, December 19th. The Small Pox. A great many people living in the country are laboring under the impression that there is at least one case of small pox in town. As was stated in The Democrat last week, it is a false rumor. There is not a case in town at present, and there has not been a case here for years. Some foolish people have told that there was a considerable number of cases here, just for a joke. Others insisted that the wife of Peter Russell had the small pox. When that was proven untrue, they insisted that a brother »f Mr. Russel had it, but when they found his brother was at work in a distant town they gave that up. Others claimed that one of the Elzey’s had it, they could not say which one, nor can any one else. As was said before, there is not a case, we are glad to say, in town. Some of the towns around us, it is understood here, are trying to make people believe that these rumors of small pox are true, thinking they will be benefited indirectly in the way of trade, if the rumor is believed. By some of the towns, we do not mean Bluffton.

M. E. Church Fair. The Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Decatur, will hold their church fair in the new church building, commencing Monday, Dec. 26, and ending Saturday Dec. 31. No pains will be spared to make the same pleasing and entertaining. Among other things the following articles will be voted to persons to be hereafter determined: One piece carpet. Oae autograph quilt. One carriage afaghan. One china tea set. One child’s dress. One gent's hat. One gold watch. At least one of which will be closed out each evening. “Old Curiosity Shop" will be open during the entire fair, in which there will be on exhibition a cabinet of Pacific coast curiosities. A live alligator, a large number of relics, natural curiosities and works of art. A large assortment of holiday goods, fancy work, etc., will be for sale. Refreshments every dayand evening. Proceeds to be used in liquidating the debt of the new church building. All are cordially invited. Circuit Court.

Court commenced Monday morning , Judge Bobo, on the bench. There are four new cases on the criminal calendar, a much smaller number than last term, and twenty-one new cases on the civil calendar. The following names comprise the GRAND JURY. Henry Haackman, William P Moen, Frederick Boehuke, ChristianSherry, Ezra Cowan, John DirksonPITIT JURORS Henry Fuhrman, Alexander Bolds, William R. Dorwin, Beuj. McLaughlin, Marion Rynearson, Sylvester Campbell, Samuel Weldy James K. Looker, Abraham Brandyberry, Thomas H. Andrews, Joseph Baldwin, Thomas P Harris. The young people's temperance union will meet in the Presbyterian church, Friday evening, December23rd, 1881. PROGRAMME : Voluntarychoir Prayer Dr. Hastings Music Speech • •Bev. Metts Music Reciution Fannie Dorwin Soloßev. Kanouse Select reading Quartette.,

New Business Enterprise John S. Bowers, our enterprising young hardware man, late of the firm of Tervecr & Bowers, has bought one half square west of the Adams County Bank, what is known as the old Fitick property. Facing <6 feet on Monroe street and 78 feet on 3rd street, laying in the shape of an L, on which be proposes to erect a brick vaneered building, 22x80 feet, two stories, in which he proposes to carry on an agricultural and hardware specialty business. Agricultural machinery in all its branches. The world renown Champion Reaper and Mower, self binders, single and combined reapers of which he is the sole agent for Decatur and vicinity, formerly sold by the firm of Terveer & Bowers. Os these machines there has been sold in the six northern townships of our county in the last two years one hundred and sixty machines, besides what has been sold in the six southern townships. Each and every one guaranteed to do good work, to be well made and to contain better material and stand more hardships than any other machine in the U. S. When in town call and see them for j-ourself and be convinced of the truth for once in the reaper and mower line. He is also agent for the following line of goods : The Reed spring tooth harrow and cultivators, Fort Wayne steel tooth harrows. These goods are let out on trial and if they do tot give satisfaction as represented they can be returned. The Fort Wayne Steel Plow Works manufactures plows, steel and combination. Also the clipper plows, and all kind of plow points. The celebrated Taylor and other makes of horse hay rakes, manufactured at Dayton, Ohio. Eight different kinds of hay rakes. Also the Eclipse wind mill, manufactured by the Fair Banks Scale Co., of which he has some at his disposal and will put up for any one that may want to purchase a wind mill, on trial till the first of March , 1882, and if the mill does not give satisfaction according to the warranty, he will take the mill back. If you wish to avoid the wind mill swindle and get a square deal call and see him, and get prices and such instructions as you may want on that subject. He also has the New Bremen, Ohio, Brick and Tile machines for sale, of which there are two in use in our county, and are giving good satisfaction in every shape. One in use by Blakey and Reinking, of Union township, one by Fred Hoen, of Williams, Ind. There is a good chance for something of this kind in our place. You will also find tile sewer pipes and fire brick for sale by him and he willjgi ve you prices on his goods at any time. Nice onions at John Welfley’s.—w2. Good Switzer cheese at John Welfleys' no. 37—w2 Will sell cheap for cash; come and see me. no. 36—w3. Nice lot of ready made work at Sol. Billman's. 37w2 Jewelry! Closing out cheap at the Fancy Store. Vases! Vases! ! In great variety at the Fancy Store. Call at the Fancy Store for your Christmas fixings. Fresh Florida oranges just received at John Welfleys' no37—w2 Dolls! Dolls!! A wagon load of dolls at the Fancy Store. A new line of brackets for the holiday trade just received. Toys! Toys! ! in an everlasting confusion at the Fancy Store. Fine ready made work made to order at Sol Billmans, allow rates. w 2

Toys of all kinds for the holiday cheap at John Welfleys’ no. 37—w2 A splendid line of Christmas candies, plain and fancy at Melching's.— w 3. Go to Melching’s for your dinner; a nice cup of hot coffee always ready.— w 3. You will find the nicest line of ready made work in Decatur, at Sol. Billman's n 37 w 2. Fresh Baltimore oysters twice a week at Jake .liar tin’s. Santa Claus has arrived at the Fancy Store, and will hold a levee during the next thirty days. Also a nice line of camp rockers, patent rockers, single chairs, and a complete line of furniture. Candies for the ladies, and candies for the babies at Jake Marlin’s. 2w For ready made work cheaper than any place else in town, and for neat repairing, go to Sol Billman’s n 37 w 2. Just received at Leopold Yager s a nice assortment of dressing cases, Marble top stands, cane seat chairs, bed lounges,etc. Don’t forget you get the largest quantity of candies for the least money at Jake Martin’sFor ready made work, cheaper than any place else in town, and neat repairing done, go to Sol. Billman's. Fine work made to order. Candies in all shapesand sizes, cheap at Jake Martin’s. See those elegant holiday goods at A. R. Peirces & Co.’s, before you purchase elsewhere. *•*«

You can see live oysters at J. W. Place’s during the holidays. For strictly pure baking powder, free from alum and made fresh every week, go to A. It. Peirces A Co St Remember J. W. Place has five barrels of mixed and stick candy for Christmas, which he is bound to sell. Imported Meerschaum pipes and a new assortment of other articles on hand at the cigar store. For Christmas tree trimmings go to J. W. Place's. Buy your husband, brother or friend a genuine meerscham pipe or a box of good cigars for a Christmas present, at A. Krechter’s cigar store. Don’t fail to go and see J. W. Place’s fine stock of holiday candies. Composed of powerful drugs so compounded as to produce almost miraculous cures is the history of Kendall’s Spavin Cure. Smoke the Enquirer and Pansis, for cents, at J. W. Places An Old Friend.—He was afflicted with a lame back and general debility; ho was recommended Thomas Eclectrie Oil which cured him at once. This famous specific is a positive remedy for bodily pain. .Melching’s bakery is always supplied with the best bread, cakes, pies, etc., to be found in the city. Special orders for wedding and other cakes filled promptly—w 3. Go to ames Edington’s for a winter out fit for your children. He has the greatest variety of leggens, hoods, knit cloaks and mittens ever brought to Decatur.—w 2.

The finest lot of gents slippers just received at Conter & A oglewede s. Ladies -desiring to make their husbands Christmas presents, should call and examine their stock before purchasing elsewhere. —w 2. If you want boots and shoes at your own price, call at M. Brcmerkamp s. ts. The finest line of carpets and oil cloth to be found in Decatur, is at M. Bremerkamp’s —ts. In order to close out my stock of boots and shoes I will sell them at cost. M. Bremerkamp.—tf. Joseph Durrinlurger, Broadway, Buffalo, was induced by his brother to try Thomas’ Eclectric Oil for a sprained ankle; wnd with half a dozen applications he was enabled to walk around again all right. Notice. Those indebted to S. Ray Williams for subscriptions to the Democrat, will do well to call at my office and pat the amount due within 5 days from this date and thereby save costs. These claims are so small that I cannot and will not hold them longer without suit. ohn P. Q UINN. Office over Adams County Bank. Lee., 5 '8. —w 2. ■vrOTICE to stockholders. l\i Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Adams County Bank, in the banking house, in Decatur, Indiana, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1881, for the purpose of electinc seven directors to serve the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before them, R. B. ALLISON, Dec. 16, 1881. PresidentOF SETTLEMENT. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of Philemon N. Collins, deceased, has this day filed in the office of the Clerk of the Adams circuit court, his account current with the estate of said decedent, and that the same will be heard by the Adams circuit court, on SATURDAY, 24TH OF DECEMBER. 1881, the same being the 12th judicial day of the December term, 1881, of said court. Creditors, heirs and legatees of said decedent, therefore, are hereby notified to appear in said court on said day, and show cause why such account should not be approved. Mark Aspy, Adm'r. Witness, my name and the seal ot said court, at Decatur, this 3rd day of December, 1881. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. December 9, ’Bl- —w 3.

» PI’OINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR A Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Simon Nister, late of Adams county, decesoed. The estate is prabably insolvent; EitsitA Merriman, Dec. 8,1881-3 W Adminidtrator. SETTLEMENT. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of Os born Twigg, deceased, has this day filed in the office of the Clerk of the Adams circuit court his account current with the estate of said decedent, and that the same will be heard by the Adams Circuit court, on THURSDAY, 29TH LF DECEMBER, 1881, the same being the ICth judicial day of the December term, 1881, of said court. Creditors, heirs and legatees of said decedent, therefore, are hereby notified to appear in eaid court on said day, and show cause why such account should not be approved. Evoese Morrow, Adm r. Witness my name and the seal of said court, at Decatur, this Bth day ot Decern ber, 1881 BLAKBUKN Clerk. Dec. b, 1881.—w3. SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, administrator of tbe estate of Simon Todd, deceased, has this day filed in the office of the clerk of the Adams Circuit Court, his account current with the estate of said decedent, and that the same will be heard by the Adams Circuit Court, on THURSDAY, 29TH, OF DECEMBER, 'Bl, the same being the 16th judicial day of the December term, 1881, of said court. Creditors, heirs and legatees of said decedent, therefore, are hereby notified to ao pear in said court on said day. and show cause why such account should not be ap proved. E. A. Hvevsam, Adm r. | Witness, my name and seal of said court, I at Decatur, thisßth day of December. 1881. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. 1 Dec. 9, ’Bl.—w3.

JQANK statement. Report of the condition of the Adam* Count) Bank, nt fecal nr. Iw the State of Indiana, at the close ol bustness, November 30, 1881. To the Auditor of State: RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, 214,26> 94 U. S. Bon is and Securities on hand. 5,150 00 Other Stocks, Bonds and Jlort«a«e«, ,« B \ o °o <»<> Due from Banks and Bankers. 67,315 32 Banking House. *’ AQ Furniture and fixtures, 2-363 , Current Exp- uses, lv»H 33 Interest paid, 241 14 Cash Items < including S _ 59/ 13 Cash on hand, 19.105 96 Total, 325.1110 14 LIABILITISE. Capital Stock paid in. '*o.ooo 00 Sur p I us I n nd 2 I •000 IJO Ditcount, 7,754 53 Exchange*, 355 13 Rent, 126 2b Profit and Loss, 14'2 6{» Dividends unpaid, 25 00 Individual DepoHsts, 241,00 s o<> Due to Banks and Bankers, 768 H _Total, 32 5,1110 14 State of Indana. County of Adams, ss: I, Rohl B. Allison. President of the Adams f ount} Bank, <1 - solemnly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of mj knowledge and belief. R. B. ALLISON, President Subscribed and sworn to before me, this sth day of December, ISSI. JOHN P. QI'INN, Notary Public.

N otice of settlement. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Executor of the estate of Win Mai lonee, deceased, has this day filed in the office of the Clerk of the Adams Circuit. Court, his account current with the estate of said decedent, and thaj the same will be heard by the Adams Circuit Court, on Saturday, the 24th day of December, 1881, the same being the 12lh judicial day of the December term, 1881, of said Court. Creditors, heirs and legatees of said decedent, therefore, are hereby notified to appear in said Court on said day, and show cause cause why such account should not be approved. WILLIAM P. MALLONEE, Witness my name and seal of said Court, at Decatur, this 3d day of December, 1881 N. BLCKBURN, Clerk Adams Circuit Court The largest and finest stock of ready made clothing for men, boy’s and children in .Decatur, will be found at M. Bremerkamp’s.—tf. Acw glooks. Dorwin & Holthouse have just received the following new books : Mudalaine, by Mrs. Holmes. J The New Nobility, by . W. Forney. Without a Home, by E. P. Roe. Mrs. Geoffrey, by the author of ‘Phyllis,” etc.—n3sw2. Notice of Dissolution. Notice is hereby given that the firm of G. D. Shigley and F. Shigley, was dissolved on the 14th day of November. The business is stall conducted by G. D. Shiglcy. no. 35—w3. SALE OF PERSONAL PRO PE RTY Notice is hereby given, 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 at 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 head of work horses, one cow, five head of hogs, one two horse wagon, one buggy. 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 an I harness and various other articles, Terms: For all 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 waiving valuation or appraisement laws, will be required. Lafayette Rape, Administrator. Nov. 26, —w 4. APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned 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. Dissolution ot Co-I’atnersliip By mutual agreement 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 all 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 we may each be favorably remembered in the future we remian, yours very truly. DAVID STUDABAKER. JOHN’ P. QUINN. Decatur, Oct. 25th, 1880. n3otf. BUILDINGS MOVED ON SHORT NOTICE. I have just purchased a new and improved block and tackle and have the best set cf jack screws in the country, and am now prepared to move buildirgs on short notice. I will also hire my jack screw to persons wishing to move buildings am also ready to take contracts for build ing or repairing, or do anything in the carpenter line. John M. Pond. n 0.32.—m 3.

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DITCHSALE. Notice* is hereby given that the undersigned has been notified in writing, by Casper Eiting, a land owner, and a person interested in the so-called Kohneditch, situated in Washington township, Adams county, that the following named corpora tion. to-wit: The Toledo, Delphos and Burlington Railroad Company has failed to procure the excavation or construction of such part of said ditch as was appor tioned to it by the viewers, appointed according to law, in 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, 1875, on Friday, the of December, 1881, at 2 o'clock, p m , at the court house door in 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, being 300 lineal feet apportioned by said viewers to T I), and B. R. R Co. Said work to be done strictly in accordance with the specifications attached to the report of the viewers, filed in Hie Auditor's | ■ •ffice, Decatur A lams county, Indiana. Bidders will be required to file a bond, with good and suffic ent 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 G. CHRISTEN, Auditor. Auditor's office, Adams county, Indiana. Nov. 25, 1881.—w4. WANTED.—SIack barrel stave and heading bolts. As an inducement during the heavy roads, from tnis 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 . E. McKendry & Co. Decatur, Nov. 8, g ( —tf.

A NEW LEAF TURNED OVER. AT THE ‘OLD RELIABLE” Cash and Produce Trumps O \ EVERYBODY READ! NIBLICK. CRAWFORD & SONS Having tried the credit tern 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 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 LET L VE ! ” It it 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 too Astonislied! at the change which ready pay has wrought It is folly to say much about it in our ad vertisement, as far as particularizing 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 know’n the huge bargains they have to offer in LADIES DRESS GOODS, MUSLINS, READYMADE CLOTHING, CARPEIS, QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, GROCERIES, ETC. o Th o Higliest 7Vra:x?l£.ot Prico LF’cilcl for Country T’rodwco. —.—o STAND I BY THE “OLD FLELiIABLE.’ AND IT WILL STAND BY YOU. Niblick, Crawford & Sons. Decatur, Ind . May 16, 1879

Notice. All persons knowing themselves indebted to Donovan & Adlespergtr, are requested to call and settle their accounts, between this and the first of January, 1882.—D0 not forget it as their accounts must be settled up without fail. Donovan & Adlesperger. no. 37 w 3. Notice. All persons knowing themselves indebted to John Wclfly are earnestly requested to call and settle before the first of January, 1882. All accounts not settled then will be left for collection. Dec 14, ’Bl. John Welfley. Don’t forget to call and examine that elegant line of books, work-boxes, toilet sets, etc., at A. it. Peirces & Co. ‘At 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 f. D &B. railroad. There is a elation on the farm. For particulars of price and terms call cn or address, the Adams county Bank. Sep. 23, 'Bl. no, 25.—ts. The Fancy Store will be rcplemished with a new line of toys and holiday goods next week. Do not forget to call when making your Christmas purchases. A full line of groceries for the holiday trade at Melching’s.—w3.