Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 20 January 1882 — Page 2

THE DECATUR DEMOCRATS | BY A. J. HILL. Friday, January 20, 1882. Asthetic, Oscar Wilde, says Sara Bernhart is his idea of perfect beauty. As a further illustration of cultivated taste, Miss Clara Morris was especially invited to see him. to be dressed in white brocade satin, cut low in the neck, profusely trimmed with pearl and crystal beads. That chickens will come heme to roost is evidenced by the fact that, when John Sherman wrote to Chester A. Arthur, then collector of the customs. New York, that in consequence of gross abuses and dishonesty etc., he was relieved from his position. hen Chester A. Arthur became president he was led to believe that Sherman was not so honest as he pretended. He now furnishes the official information that Sherman’s department was the home of the worst set of sneak thieves recently unearthed in Washington. Probably both stories are true.

The edict has gone forth that the Mormons must go. Republican journals have raised that cry along the en tire line. Apropos of this, it is said the tithes paid into the church, though kept an official secret, are estimated at from three to five millions of dollars, annually. The dead Brigham used to remark of Congress, with expressions of the greatest contempt, claiming he had money to influence any legislation he desired. Putting these two things together, it looks as if this new born real expressive of extirpation of mormonism, is raised with a view of making a raid on this Mormon “pocket,’ and the amount they will be able to squeeze out of them will be in proportion to the clamor they are able to raise against them. * * * It wishes to appear as the original and only champion of temperance.—“Democrat.'’ The Journal is the only paper in Adams county that will let the temperance people of the county have a hearing. We believe the editor is a strong advocate for temperance and that he has said that he would not give up his temperance principals for any party. If he is so strong a temperance man, why did he refuse the temperance people a space in his paper?—Journal.

Some time since a committee of ladies waited upon us asking permission to edit a temperance eoln«-- <0 The Deeocrat. We asked time to consider the question before giving a final answer, and there the matter now rests. These ladies informed us at the same time that the Journal had put a half column under their control for temperance purposes. The next thing in this connection the Journal informed its readers that an article prepared by the ladies for the temperance column could not have a hearing in that paper on account of its politics. And next in order a prominent temperance worker, of unquestionable veracity, informed us < that the Journal refused to allow the articles they prepared for their half column to appear: that only some unimportant matters that they cared little about were allowed in its columns. “The only paper in Adams county that will let the temperance people” have a hearing has not, permitted them one word to show their present attitude upon the temperance question now before the people of Indiana. Out upon such temperance; snch a sham; such a cheat; such pretences; such hypocncy; such untruthfulness.

“One of the Deeatur girls says that her fellow is jucier than he looks to be,” The above was taken from the Decatur Journal of last week. We apologize to the readers of The Democrat for its insertion and only do so as a means of reproof. This is not the first offense of the kind, having in one form or another been repeated in several instances within a brief period. For a journal that aspires to represent the moral, religious and tempe’ance sentiment of this community, it is simply disgusting. The ineffable silliness, suppression of common sense, and offense to good breeding, exhibited in permitting it to appear in the Journal, require uo inspiration upon the part of the reader to make it apparent. No journal that lays any claim to respectability ought to permit such paragraphs to appear in its columns. There is not a man of family who takes the Journal, who has sons and daughters growing up, but feels that such expressions are of that kind that he would not wish read in the presence and hearing of his family. And there is no man in this community who takes any pride in our local papers, but keenly feels the wrong and regrets thatlack of refinement and courtesy due to the community, which is wanting upon the part of th j editor, when such expressions are permitted to appear.

It is to be hoped the Journal will take 1 the rebuke kindly and avoid similar offenses. So long as the Journal is published, we will have an interest in it in' common with this community; aad in 1 this sense will have a pride in its j achievements, or shame for its tndts cretions, such as has been under consideration

MOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. In the matter of the estate of Ann Vance deceased. In the Adanta circuit court, February term, 1882. Notice is hereby given, that C. I’. Heston, Administrator of the estate of Ann Vance, deceased, has this day filed in the office of the Clerk ot the Adams circuit court, his account current with the estate of said decedent, and that the same will be heard by the adorns circuit, on Monday, the 27th, of February 1882. 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. Witness, my name and seal of said court, at Decatur, this 11th, day of January 1882. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk Jan. 20.—dw.

■yOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. In the matter of the estate of John Lenhart deceased. In the Adams circuit court, February term, 1882. Notice is hereby given, that Jesse Niblick, Executor of the estate of John Len hart deceased, has this in the ofof the clerk of the Adams circuit court, his account current with the estateof said decedent, and that the same will be heard by the Adams circuit court, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY THE 27, 1882. 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. Witness, my name and seal of said court, at Decatur, this 11th, day of January, 1882. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. Jan. 20, —w 3.

■yOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. In the matter of the estate of George Kintner deceased. In the Adame circuit court, February term, 1882. Notice is hereby given that Andrew W. Holmes, administrator of the estate of George Kintner deceased, has this day filed in the office of the Clerk of the Adams Circui t Court, his account current with the estate of said decedent, and that the same will be beard by the Adame Circuit Court on, MONDAY.FEBRUARY THE 27TH, ’B2. 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. Andrew Holmks, Adm’r. Witness my name and seal of said court, at Decatur, this Uth, day of January, ’B2. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. Jan. 20—w3. jyOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS. The State of Indiana, Adams county, SS. In the Adams circuit court, February term, 1882. Lewis Lotzenhizer j John Lutxenhizer | vs Margaret Lotzenhizer |- Susan Detor et al |

It appearing from affidavit in the entitled causo. *-*■*” l ousan Detr»»*. vi the above named defendants is a non-resi-dent of the State of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Susan Detor that she be and appear before the Hon Judge of the Adams circuit court, on the 16th, day of the next regular term thereof, the same being the IGth day of March 1882, to be i olden at the court house in the towh of Dec ata r, commencing on

Monday the 27th, of February, 1882, and plead bv answerer demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in her absence. Witness, my name, and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this 17th, day of January 1882. N BLACKBURN, Clerk. Jan. 20, —3w.

STATE AND COUNTYTAXES, ZF'OES 1581. N YAEoEi NUB* L EBE ..JUTTY" 1 thereon. The foilowing table shows the rate of taxation on each taxable property. i 5 .• I A IT/- * 2aa ss Jk £ c U Name of < X S g ° Town or Township. -S -8 -2 § § "2 'S § S v § > > 35e *I * I u M Union 12 2 16 75 15 20 5 S 3 63 146 IOC Root. 122167525 20 50 10 100 165 145 310 100 Prebls. Kirkland. 12 2167520 20 40 , 103 83 186 100 s Washington 2 2167520 20 15 5 100 143 123 266 100 St Marys. 12 216 75 10 20 50 5 105 85 190 100 Blue Creek. 12 2 16 75 20 20 40 iq 108 88 196 150 Monroe. 12 2 16 75 20 20 20 5 95 75 170 100 French. 12 2 16 75 35 20 25 103 83 186 100 Hartford. 12 2 16 75 15 20 15 10 U 3 73 166100 Wabash. 12 2 16 75 15 20 10 85 65 150 100 Jefferson. 12 2 16 75 15 .20 80 SC 140 100 Decatur. 12 2 16 75 50 10 100 71 204 133 337 175 Geneva. 12 2 16 75 25 25 78 78 156 125

D<h; Tax: For every male. $1.00; for every female $2.00; each additional dog. $2.00. Tax payers may ' pay the full amount of their taxes on or before the third Monday in April: or mav at their option, pay one-half thereof on or before the said third Monday; and the remaining one-half, on or before the FIRST Monday in November following. Provided, however, that all road taxes charged, shall be included in the first installment Prwt</e<f,/«rMer, that in all cases where the first installment shall not be paid on or before the THIRD Monday in April, the whole amount unpaid shill I eeome due. and be returned delinquent and collected as provided by law. Bring your road receipts when Y"U Come to pay your April taxes, as no road receipts will be taken after JUNE 1, 1882. If you ate liable to pay tax in more than one township, ment on it co the Treasurer. Please examine your r ceipts before leaving the office, and see that they include all your property. The owner of any real estate on the first day of April, 1881, is holden for the tax of 1881 on said real estate. No jounty order will be paid or endorsed in the name of

any person owing delinquent taxes. Asssignees, Guardians, Administrators and others, whofpay taxes on property in trust, and persons whose taxes are complicated, such as undivded estates, are earnestly requested to come before the last few , days, as it requires considerable time to make the divisions and separate receipts. Call early and pay your taxes j promptly; by so doing you will save penalty, interest and cost, and me a verv unpleasant duty. Also see that change i is correctly made before leaving the counter. I The municipal taxes of the town of Decatur, are payable at this office. 1 o’ C aXVa “m Bale ° f del ‘ n<lUent ,ands and lot8 ’ *‘ H Uke P Uae m •"* Monday in March, 1882, commencing at 10 m IS- PATTERSON, -r_ n - Treasurer, -A_d.azxis Ooxa.zl.t3r, Izxclxazia. TELp-iana, Ta.zxxa.ar3r 1« 1332.

■NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. In the matter of the estate of Christian Mitch, deceased, In the Adams circuit court, February term, 1882. Notice is hereby given, that Mary E. Mitch, Administratrix of the estate of Christian Mitch 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 Monday the 27th, of February 1882. Creditors, heirs and legatees of said decedent, therefore, are hereby notified to appear in said court on said day. and show cause’why such accounts should not be approved. Witness, my name and seal of said court, at Decatur, this ilth, day of January 1882. N. BLACKBURN, ClerkJanuary 20, —3w.

Notice of settlement. in the matter of the estate of John Hains, deceased. In the Adams circuit court, February term, 1882. Notice is hereby given, that David Eckrote, Administrator ol the estate of John Hains deceased, has this day filed in the office of the clerk of the Adams circuit court, on Monday, the 27th, of February 1882. Creditors, heirs and legatees ot said decedent, therefore, are hereby notified to appear in said court on said day, and show cause why such account should not be ap proved. Witness, my name and seal of said court, at Decatur this 11th. day of January 1882. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. Jan. 20, —3w.

OF SETTLEMENT. Iu the matter of the estate of James B. Snow, deceased. In the Adams circuit court, February term, 1882. Notice is bt-reby given, that Lewis Ling Administrator of the estate of James B. Snow, deceased, has thia day filed in the office of the clerk of the Adams circuit court his account with the estate of said decedent, and that Uie same will be heard by the Adams circuit court, on Monday, the 27th, of February, 1882. Creditors, heirs aad legatees of said decedent, therefore, are hereby notified to appear in said court on said day, and stow cause why such accounts should not be approved. 11’itnees, my name and the seal of said court, at Decatur, this Uth, day of January 1882. N. BLACKBURN. ' ClerkJan. 20, —3w. lIOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. In the matter of the estate of Joseph Mann deceased. In the Adams circuit court, February term, 1882. Notice is hereby given, that Joseph E Mann. Administrator of the estate of Joseph Mann 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 board by the Adams circuit court, on

the 27 Creditors, heirs and legatees of said decedent, therefore, are herby notified to appear iu said court on said day and show cause why such account should not be approved. Witness, my name and seal of said court, at Decatur this llih, day of January, 1882. N BLACKBURN. Clerk. Jan. 20,—w3. Y PPOI NTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR Notice is herby given, that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Theodore Smith, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably insolvent. pAPt Oase, Administrator January 6, 1882.

TO NON RESIDENTS The state of Indiana, Adams county, Ss , In the Adams Circuit Court, February , Term 1882.

Coat Cook ] Mary Cook vs. Daniel J. Bailey Anna Bailey Christian Krimmel Christina Krimmel Polly Cook Phebe Cook now inter-married withl a man whose name / is to the plaintiff | unknown Samuel Cook Catharine Grose Godfry Grose Isabell Cook now inter-married with a man whose name is to the plaintiff unknown Mary J. Cook Cotharine Cook

It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that Mary J. Cook. Catharine Cook, Catharine Grose. Godfry Grose, and Isabell Cook, who is now inter-married with a man whose name is to the plaintiff unknown, of the above named defendents are non residesof the State of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Mary J Cook, Catharine Cook, Catharine Grose, Godfry Grose, and IsabellCook, now inter-married with a man whose name is to the plaintiff unknown to appear before the Hen Judge of the Adams circuit court on the

16TH, DAY OF MARCH, 1882. being the 16th day of tne next regular term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday the 27th day ol February 1882, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness, my name, and the seal of said court, this 12th, day of January, 1882 N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. , Jan. 20, 1882, —wl. OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Fredrick Meitx deceased. to appear in the Adams circuit court, held at Decatur, Indiana, on the 27th day of February 1882, and show cause if any. why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and aaid heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Witness, the Clerk of said court, this Uth day of January, 1882. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. Jan. 20, — w 3. VTOTICEOF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF \ ESTATE. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Daniel Pontius deceased, to appear in the Adams circuit court, held at Decatur, Indiana on the I 27th, day of February 1882, and show cause if any. why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent 1 should not be approved; and said heirs I are notified to then and there make proof ‘ of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Witness, the clerk of said court, this 11 th, day of January 1882. N. BLACkBTRN, t

Jan. 20, —w3. Notice of final settlement OF ESTATE. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of David Erwin deceas ed, to appear in the Adams circuit court, held at Decatur, Indiana, on the 27th, day of February 1882, and show cause if any, why ths final settlement accounts with the es ateofsaid dicedeni should not be unproved: and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and re ceive their distributive shares. Witness, the elerk of said court, this Uth, day of January 1882. N BLACKBURN, Clerk. Jan 20, —w3.

OT 10 Eo ? INS )LV E N V In the matter of the estate of Abraham McCurdy, deceased, In the Adams circuit court, No. 278. Notice is hereby given, that upon petition filed in said court by Daniel Urick, administrator of said estate, setting up the insufficiency or be estate of said decedent to pay tne debts and liabilities thereof, the Judge of said court d’d, on the Vni I>AY OF DECEMBER, 1882, find said estate to be probably insolvent, and order the same to be settled according - ]y The creditors of said estate are therefore hereby notified of such insolvency, aud required to file their claims against said estate for allowance. Witness, the clerk and seal of said court, at Decatur, Indiana, this 11th day of January, 82. N. BLACKBURN. Clerk. ‘ Jan. 13, ’B2’-— w 3.

’VOTICE OF ESTRAY Notice is hereby given, that \ in ent D. Bell, Justice ot the Peace, of French township, Adams county, Indiana, has filed in the office of the Clerk, of the Adams circuit court, of Adams county, Indiana, his report of (lie taking up ot two estray steeis, by James F, Bennett, described to- ■ wit: Both are red and white one some | larger than the other, the larger one is i more red than white, the smaller one more white »han red, slim short horns, ho marks or brands supposed to be two years old next spring. Appraised at thirteen dollais each W’tness, my hand, and the seal of said court, this 11th day of January, 1882. N. BLACKBURN. Clerk. Jan. 13, ’B2.—w3. j;* STR AY NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that William Drew. Justice of the Peace, of Wgnash township, Adams county, Indiana, has filed in the office of the Clerk, of the Adams circuit court, of Adams county, Indiana, his report of the taking up of an estray red steer, by Fritz Augsharger, deceased, to-wit : Red steer with white strip down each side of head, having horns, about eighteen months old Appraised at twelve dollars. Witness, my hand, aud the seal of said court, this 11th day of January, 1882. N. BIACKBURN, Clerk. Jan. 13, 82.— w 3.

C COMMISSIONERS SALE ‘ F REAL 7 ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned commissioner appointed by the Ad ams circuit court, in case of Samuel L Leasure vs Eliza J Crockette, et al, wilon and after MONDAY FEBRUARY 6, 1882. at the law office of Peterson & Huffman at Decatur, Indiana, offer for sale at private sale the following described real estate situated in Adams county. State of Indiana to-wit: In-lots No 52 and 53 in the town of Geneva. On the following terms, viz: Onehalf in cash and one-half in one year from day of sale, deferred payments to bear six per cent, interest from date of sale, to be payable wi'hout relief from valuation or appraisement laws and to be secured to the satisfaction of the undersigned. E A. HUFFMAN, Commissioner. No. 40—w4 Notice of final settlement of ESTATE. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirsand legatees f Eli Beery deceased, to appear in (he Adams circuit court, held at Decatur, Indiana, on the 27th, day of February 1882, and show cause if any, why the final accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved: and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their dis tribuiive shares. Witness, the clerk of said court, this 11th day of January 1882. N BLACKBURN. Clerk. Jan 20—w3

’y-OTICE TO NON-RESIDENT. Stale of Indians, Adams County. S S In the Adams Circuit Court, February Term, 1882Penjamin Dull | I vs. I . Oscar B. Barton | Complaint to foreWilliam Stelle > close mortgage No. J IJOO It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that Oscar B. Barton, of the above named defendants is a nonresident of the State of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the uaid Oscar B Barton, that be be and appear before the Hor. Judge of the Adams Circuit court, on the 16TH, DAY OF MARCH 1882. of the n*xt regular t?rm therof, to be hclden at the Court House in in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the 27th, day of February 1882, anl plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in his absence. Wimtss, my name, and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this 12th, day of January 1882. N BI ACKBURN, Clerk. Jan. 20.—w4. Notice of final tettlement of ESTATE. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Sy!vester Blazer deceased to apppar in the Alams circuit court, fapld at Deca’ur, Indiana, on the 27th, day of February 1882. and show if any. tjie counts with the estate of said deetdent should not be approve!; and sa d heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Witness, the clerk of said court, this 12th, day of January 1832 N BLACKBURN, Clerk. Jan 20, ~w3.

OTDE T«. NON-RESIDENTS. The State of lnd : ana, Adams county, sh. In the 4Ja,ns Circuit Court, February ivi iii, Mary E Houk vs. > Divorce No 1601. William 11. Houk.S It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that W illiain H Houk the named defendant is a non-resi-dent of the at» of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said William H Ilouk that he le and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams Circuit court, on the sixth day of the next regular term thereof. to be holden at the Court House in town of Decatur, commencing on MONDAY, 28TII OF FEBRUARY, 1882, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, cr the same will be heard and determined in his absence. Witness, my name, and the seal of sad court hereto affixed, ’his 2nd day of January, 1882. N. BLACKLLRN, Clerk. Jan, 1»82.—w3, I. P. Quinn, att’y for plaintiff.

SHERIFF’S SALE. Jonathan Edwards trustee, Equitable Trust Company, of Jiew London, Conn. et. al. vs. b Thomas L £ells, I James Davy. et. al. I In the Adams Circuit Court of Adams county, Indiana, By virtue of an order of sale and two executions, directed and delivered by the Clerk of the Adams Circuit Court, of said county and State, upon a judgment and finding rendered as follows, to-wit:—-one finding at the December term, 1881, in fa- , vor of Jonathan Edwards. Trustee Equitable Trust Company: one finding in favor of William Blackburn, at the December term, 1881, and one judgment in favor Jason L. Hall, at the September term, 1879, of the said Court, I have levied upon the I real estate hereinafter mentioned, and will expose for tale, by public auction, nt the east door of the Court house in the town of Decatur, Adams county, Indiana, between the hours of 10 o'clock, a. m , and 4 o clock p. m , on Saturday, February 11, 1882, the rents and profits for a term not to .x---ceed seven yea:s. cf the following described premises in Adame county, Indiana, to-wit: the said north half of the northeast quarter. and the southwest quarter of the no theast quarter of section rive (6,) township twenty-six (2t5,J north range, fourteen (14) east, in Adam« county, Indiana, and. also, the said southeast quarteref the southwest quarter of section four (4), and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section nine (*J), all in township twentysix (26), north range fourteen (14; east, in Adams county, Indiana And on failure to realixe therefrom the full amount of judgment, interest thereon and costs, I will at the same time, aqjl in tire manner aforesaid, olfcr for sale the fee simple of the above described premises,— takeu as the property of the defendants to satisfy said order of sale and executions li KRICK. Sh ts A. C. J;.n 20. 1882.—N0. 42—•Iw.

NCTIGE SALE OF DITCH, Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been notified iu writing, by Philip Hendricks a laud owner, and person interested in the so called Buckmaster ditch, situated iu Washington township, Adams county; tbwt the following named person, to-wit.- William McClellan has tai ed to procure the excavation or construction ot such part ofaai I ditch as was apportioned to him by the viewers, appointed .according to law, in the manner and time specified in the report made by said viewers. I shall, there ore, in pursu ance of section 12, of the ditch law, approved March the V, 1875, on Friday the 17th, of February, 1882, at 2 o'clock, p m., at the Court House door in Decatur, Indiana, iet tj the lowest aud and best reeponsi’ le bidder, the excavation and constructi n ot so much of the said Buckmaster ditch as is described below, to-wit; From station 105, t-j station 117, being 1200 lineal feet apportioned by slid viewers to said William McClellan Said woik to be done strictly iu accordance with the spec’ficatioDS attached to the report of said viewers, filed in the Auditor’s office, Decatur, Adams county, Indiana. Biddeas will be required to file a bond, with good and sufficient security, payable to the above mentioned William McClellan, for the faithful performance of said wuik within the time specified at the day of the Uuiug. G. CHRISTEN, Auditor. Jan. 20, —4w.

vrOTICE OF ESTRAY. x\ > Notice is hereby giyen that J. H Runyon, Justice of the Peace, of Hartford township, Adams county, Indiana, has failed in the office of the Clerk of the Alams circuit court, his report of the taking up an estray cow, by David Zimmerman, described to wit: Red with white spots, and wearing a bell no ear marks or brands Supposed to be nine years oi l Appraised at fifteen dollars. Witness, my hand and the sea! of said court, this llth day of January, 1882. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. Jan. 13, 82.—1 f. JMRST NOTE ( F THE CAMPAIGN. Editor Democrat—You are hereby authorized to announce the name of T. P. Harris, of Monroe township, as for Recorder of Adams to the decision of the democratic primary election. Many Friends. Decatur, Jan. 13, 82.—ts. SALE OF DITCH. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been notified in writing, by John Schupp. a land owner, and person interested in the so-called Buckmaster ditch, situated in IFashington township, Adams county, that the following named person, to-wit • Susannah Archer has failed to procure the excavation or construction of such part of said ditch as was apportioned them respectively 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, approver! March 9, 1875, on Friday, l€ of February, 1882, at 2 o’clock, p m., at the Court House door in Decatur, Indiana, let to the b west and best responsible bidder, the excavation and construction o: so much of the said Buckmaster ditch as is described below to wit: From station 150 to station 155, being 5Gb lineal feet apportioned by said viewers to Susannah Archer. Said work to be done strictly in accordance with the specifications attached to the report of the viewers, fi'ed in the Auditor s office, Adams county, Indiana. Bidders will be requiried to file a bond, with good and sufficient security, payable to the above mentioned Susannah Archer, fur the faithful performance of said work within the time specified at the day of th®. letting. G. CHRISTEN, Auditor Auditors office. Adams county, Indiana, January 3,’82.

OF SETTLEMENT. In the matter of the estate of Eli Zim merman, deceased. In the Adams Circuit Court, December • term, 1881. Notice is hereby giv c. that Eli Zimmern an, jr an<W' thiuzton Steele, Executor* of the estate of Eli Zmmernian, sen., deceased, have 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 MONDAY JANUARY THE 3»TH. 1882, the same being the Nineteenth judicial day of the Dcember term, 1881, of said court. Creditors, heirs and legatees of said de cedent, therefore, are hereby notified to appear in said court on said day, and show cause why such account should not be approved. Witness, my name and seal of said court, at Decatur, this 6th. day of December, 1881. N. BLACKBURN, [ Clerk. Jan. 6.—3.

NEW GOOD! Boots An d Sh o e s. o THE UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED UP AT HIE (i OLD STAND Os Confer & Holthouse a new stock of Boots and Shoes, and invites all his old friends, and customers of the old firm, to call and see him. Everybody come and see MY NEWGOODS. A, HOLTHOUSE ——— - — - - . ■ . . 11 . ' 'A a y* jg UJll THE DOCTR’S TESTIMONY. A. S. Russell, of Marion, Wayne county, N. V’„ says: The wonderful su cess of Thomas' F ’ .trie Oil in all cases of aoute ami chronic inflammation catarrh, bronchitis, lame back, etc., make the demand for it very great. THE DRUGGIST’S TESTIMONY. Columbus, 0., Feb. sth. 1880. Messrs. Foster, Milburn & Co.:

Regarding the sale of Thomas' Eclectrio Oil, we are gratified in being able to inform you that since we took the agency, three months ago, for the sale and introduction of Eclectrio 0,1, our very large sales prove conclusively to our mindr. this remedy has extraordinary merits as witnessed by the unprecedented sale. We anticipate a large increase in the sale, as its virtues become more generally known. Yours, truly, R. JONES 4 SON, Dealers in Drugs and Surgical Instruments. Sold bj'4>orwln & lloltliouwe, Decatur, Ind. Go to Dorwin jk Holthouse for Mrs. Freeman s New National Dyes. For brightness and durability of color are unequaled. Color from 2to 5 pounds. Price 15c.

rARDINANCE. Providing for the building new of certain sidewalks in the town of Decatur, county of Adams, state of Indiana. Passed December 6 1881. Be it ordained by the Board of Trustees ot the town of Decatur, that sidewalks be built new along the lots and parts of lota herein below mentioned and described as follows, to-wit: Qn the north side of Jefferson streets inlots nixmbOr 171 owned by Theodore Smith, build new. Inlot number 588, owned by M. Bremerkamp, build new Inlot number 587, owned by Mary E. Durbin, build n?w. Inlot number 580, owned by Garret Betling, build new. Inlot number 585, owned by Hellen Berling, build new. Inlot number 569, Godfrey Christen, buid new. Qn tba ea.t side of Second street outlet number 1009, owned by Philip Baker, build new. Outlot number 110 Rachel S. Mann, byild new. Outlot number 111, Marry Cherryhol build new. Outlot number 112. Susan Ma’lonee, but Id new. Section 2. bis hereby further ordained by the board of trustees that by the term build new as used in this ordinance that all stringers shall be of soun 1 burr oak or white oak, three by fernr inches in thickness and laid with the three inch side on the ground All stringers to be laid parallel with the above mentioned streets and laid two feet apart, and all boards are to be of sound white oak or burr otk lumber, not io exceed six inches in width, and to be not less than one and one-fourth inches in thickness an 1 to be four feet in length, and to be laid crosswise of the stringers and to be naikd to ihe stringers with six nails in etch board -s follows two nails at each end and two in the centre.

Bemiou d. It is hereby made the duty of I the Clerk to accompany the Marshal and > Clerk the sale of said sidewalks, and it is also made the duty of the Clerk to prepare a schedule of owners names with the number or numbers of lots or parts of lots belonging:heretowh:ch are contracted by such sa’e to be built new also of party or pi aties to whom the contract is let with the ; amount of ihe expenses and cost of building new, and report the same to the Bosrd i of Trustees at their next regular meeting thereifter. Sec. 4. That it is hereby mule the duty of the Marshal, to require a bond payable to the town of Decatur, with approved security to the satisfaction of the marshal, of each and every party who may have the contract award d at such sile, for the bu Iding new sidewalks designated in this ordinance, said bond condi ticns that said party shall within ten days from the date of sale, complete the con tract as awarded Kec. 5 All sidewalks designated in this ordinance shall be completed on or before the 30th day of January, and if net completed by the above mentioned due the Marshal will act in accordance with section 1 four of this ordinance. Bec 6. It is also made the duty of the Clerk to publish the above and foregoing ordinance in the Decatur Democrat for four publications. State of Indians, A lams County, S s: I, I C. King, the undersigned, Clerk of the Incorf orated town of Desatur, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true, fnll and complete copy of an ordinance, as passed by the Board of Trustees of the town of Decatur at their December regular session bold December 6, | 1881. Witness, my name an 1 corporate seal this 4th. day of January, 1882. I. C. KING, Clerk of the town of Decatar. [S.AU] No. 40—w 4

”■ wO .-A-* j .on coubtant L> iho public V years, t . - ;Uuu • :..i ro<- i..:.5T0n-.;:-.ay hair to its ■ State 70. . t color and Assajer • - • i find _ - Chemist It supplies the natural of • i and color to the hair I and 1 ... whhoct •UMngth. leadi __ i sklu - I. .-a lncrcßoe ail(i • Iho growth ot the r °y Sl I ' > -event Its blanching ClanS ■ ; .King off, and thus endorse j / i;i:t. baldness. r and v — «z| recomIt cures Itching, Erup- A J mend it I tion * nnd Dandruff. As a RR a n\lri DRESSING it is very great I :cable giving the hair » triumph ■ £>iiK< u softness which all , T. | admire. It keeps the head ~ Diedl- i clean, sweet and healthy. CID 6. WHISKERS will change the beard to a BROWN or BLACK at discretion. Being in one preparation it is easily applied, and .produces a permanent color that will inot wash off. PREI’AKED BY R. P. HALL & CO., NASHUA, N. H. Said by aP Dealers In Medicine*

XJOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL 11 PROPERTY. Notice is hereby given, that I, Paul Gase, Administrator of the estate of Theodore Smith, deceased will offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY THE 6TH, 1882, at the late residence of said decedent, in Washington township, Adams county, Indiana, near the county infirmary, the following described personal property, bei longing to the estate of said decedent towit: 3D acres of wheat in ground, 10 acres I of which is on C. L. Schirmeyer's place, ■ corn in crib, 3 head of horses, 2 calves, 1 sulky oorn plow, 1 two horse wagon, 1 ' Buckeye reaper 2 shoats, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture, and numerous ot h*»r articles. Sale to continue from day io day if necessary. Terms; For all amounts not exceeding five dollars, cash in hand. For amount# of five dollars and upwards, a credit of nine months will be given. Note, bearing six per cent, interest after maturity, with approved security, and waiving valuation or appraisement laws M will be required PAUL GASE, Administrator W icks & Merryman, Atty’s. January 18th, —ws.