Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 5 August 1892 — Page 8

'A' Non* Such f//l 1 II ' Meat M?ikes an every-day corn.ifi’H-e of an old-time luxury. Pure and wholesome: Prepared with scrupulous care. Highest award at all Pure Food Expositions. Each package makes two large pies. Aww Imitations —and insist on having the NONE SUCH brand. MERRELL & SOULE, Syracuse, N.Y.

Save Your Nickles FOR FIVE CENTS WILL BUY I Ladies Vest worth 10c. 1 pair Ladies Hose worth 7c. 1 yd. Unbleached Muslin worth & 1 yd. Light Calico worth 6c. 1 pd. Dark Calico worth 7c. 1 ydj Cbalhe worth 6 l-2c. 1 yd. Ribbon, all colors, worth 7. 1 yd. Dielana worth Bc. 1 yd. Knickerbocker. 1 yd. Cheese Cloth. 1 paper pins. 1 papeivneedless, In fact 5 cents will buy articles too numerous to mention. ’ .a’ ' y . 1 ; r Saye Them • I ’ Uy buying your Dry Goods at the Boston Store, I. 0. O.oF.oßlock, Kuebler & Moltz. E. J. WISEHAUPT, Is prepared to do all kinds of Plumbing, fias and Steam Fitting All work guaranteed to give satisfaction. Give me a call before contracting ior your fittings. Shop on Second street, first door north of Tonnelliers hardware store. Read the following testimonials from some of Bluffton s citizens: Bluffton, Ind., April 27, 1592. To whom, it may Concern:— I have had plumbing done by Mr. IE. J. Weifshaupt, of this city, and was well pleaser! with his work. Mr. Weishaupt has 1 done a laige amount of plumbing both for Water aid gas and have heard of no complaint about his work. I cheerlull y recommend him as a good plumber. Hugh DougheKty. TMuffton, Ind., April 27, 1892. To whom it may Concern:— Mr. E. J,. Wisphaupt, the bearer of this letter, has worked for me as a plumber on both water and gas lines, and his work has been always satisfactory. I regard him as one of the best plumbeys in this place and 1 take great pleasure in recommending him to the citizens of Decatur. James P. Hale. ' i Bluffton, Ind., May 31, 1892. To whom ft may Concern:—, 'lhe bearer ot this. Mr. E. J. Wisehaupt has done a great deal of work tor me in Hisline of business, and I can cheerfully recolnmnnd him as a good, honest workman. ..He has piped four houses for me. and the 'Catholic church property. F. Effinger. Notice of Final Settlement of Estate. Notice fs hereby given to the creditors, heirs and iCMitZ.es of Jacob Hendricks, deceased, to appear Jbiiho Adams circuit court. held at Dcnutin;,, Indiana, on tho l.ltli day of A ngust. 1892, pnd show cause if any, why the final settlelueutaccounts with the estate of said deco-, dent should not be approved; and said heirs lire notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. HvitON l>. Hknuricks, Adni’r. Decatur lud„ July 21, Appointmentjjf Executor. Notice is hereby. give thtrt- 4Uidersigne<l has been appointed executor of the estate I ot (,'harlos A Wilson, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. j Andrew Gottschalk, Executor. &T*<wryman, At jj

Linn Grove items. J. T. Dtwson, of Tinesta Penn., is among us in the interest of the oil traffic. Henry Kreps left her on Wednesday of last week for Michigan for sanitary bene fit. Samuel Roush and Wm. Erast, of Bluffion were here on business last Tuesday. Alexander Kimble threshed t bare , floor with person by lahing from his hay l ift on Saturday although badly hurt, fortunately no bones were broken. Geo. Wechtcr and Andrew J. French were at Bluffton on business Tuesday. They have mutually closed their business in the meat market here and elsewhere. The peopl ■of the Chris'ian church will hold an ice cream social at their place of Worship on Saturday evening for the benefit of the church. All are cordially invited. D. T Shepherd, Charles W. Hartzell and wife, of Greenville, Ohio, were attendants at the funeral of Father Shepherd. The former is the youngest brother and the latter the oldest sister- of the deceased. David Heller, Sr., Frederick Neaderhouser and Miss Clara Sheldon started Tuesday evening for Colorado Springs, Colo. The two' former will remain about three weeks, while Miss Sheldon will make that her home. John S. Shepherd was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, April 26. 1815. and died at the residence of his son, J. S Shepherd, in Nottingmam, township, Wells county, Ind., July 28, 189 J. aged 77 years, 3 months and 2 dais. When seven years old be emigrated with his parents to Butler county, Ohio, where he lived to manhood, when he cut his life carft from its moorings and launched out on life’s sea alone and settled in Darke county, Ohio, where he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Hurdpence, April 23. 1839, which union was blessed with six sons and three daughters, his companion and three sons preceded him to that home beyond. He held various posifons of trust at the hands of the people of Darke county, which he returned with honor. In 1865 he moved to Hartford township, Adams county, Indiana. After sharing his joys and sorrows for forty years his wife died November 10, ISB3. Six children, seven grand children and five great grand children mourn his departure. For many years he was a believer in the Savior of men, but did not unite with any church until about two years ago when he united with the Canaan Baptist church. A long and useful life w ent opt with the close of the day on Thursday, and was laid to rest from the Canaan church on Saturday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cha. les Winans by whom he was also imrnerced some two years ago. Thus one by one are our fathers in Isreal laying down their burdens at the feet of Him who said unto the weary “Come unto me and I wil' give you rest.” Monroe Items Have you heard from the Alabama elections? The machinery in the Hocker hoop factory was started last Thursday. Last Tuesday the antlers met again at Monroe. The Hon. Joseph Harter spoke at the Hall, explaining how governments ought be run. Tnis Friday evening, there will be a musical concert held at Monroe by Prof. Morton, of Decatur. Those who love vocal music please attend. No cost. Free admittance. Once more V. B. Simcoke asks all those who are indebted to him to call at his drug stoie and settle the little accounts due there. Harvest is over %nd plenty _f money, and don’t forget it. Last Monday while George Bright was feeding ,7th eshing machine a thistle was thrown into hjs left eye penetiating the ball, causing wo>«4’s of pain. Dr. Andrews removed the obstacle, Another ice cream festival to Hwrrpw night, Aug. 6th, will be held near Hard Scrable, opposite Joseph P. Johnson’s farm residence, miles south of Monroe. Everybody one and all, heart and sweetheart are invited, The festival at Monroe last Saturday night was a success. The reason of it was the gr4tm.fi git up of the people who had it in charge. AJI prerent had a very pleasant time and enjoyed lhe occasion. W 2 hope the Methodist ladies wpl not forget to have another just such a profit-, able time in the near future. Profit $lB 00. Died, on the 13th day of July, 1892, at her home 2 miles southeast of Monroe, Mary Wagoner, wile of Nicholas Wagoner, Sen., (who survives her) of inflammation of thb stemaeb.. Deceased « was born November 20, 1830, jp Harrison county, Ohio, and was married to Uie surviving husband January 20 1848. She was a faithful member of the V. B. church, having joined that denomination in 1867. Ten children were borh to them, three died while very young, seven remain four boys and three girls to mourn their great loss. She was 61 years, 8 months and 7 (lays old. Foneral services took p ace at fier late residence and was conducted by Rev. Mahin. The remains were deposited in the Ray cemetery. Steele Items. Mrs. Holme*, wife of Prof. Holmes, of Portland, is visiting at this place. Edward Spangler, of Preble township, appears to have a hankering for our little village. •’ There is a new doctor in our town. He comes well recommended from Greenwood, Ohio, Francis Cook and Susan Weaker returned home last week from a visit to Mansfield, Ohio. . ..... Eli Merriman and family, of Decatur, were calling cn J. W. Merriman, of this place last Suaday. -

Last Thursday was a day long looke for by the farmers of Bluecrcek as a day of rest and rejoicing on account of the farmers pinnic and basket dinner, or perhaps better known ns our farmers’ insti lute, which was a pleasant day, and early in the morning they began to come from the east, west, north and south, and so ( and behold! Uncle Billy Baughman, o n Recorder of Adams county, with his plug on was in lhe crowd, with a grin on his visage shaking hands wi h his old triends in Bhiecrrek and vicinity. There was quite a large turnout. Roy McDaniel, of Jay county, was here and shook hands with his old friends, and our next treas urer, D. B. Bolds, was on the grounds’ shaking hands, -»f course. Come again boys, we are glad to see you. Honduras Items. Mtss Della Strayer, of Indianapolis, is yisiting Miss Lucy Ashbaucher this week. I J. G. Crum took a pleasure trip to Niagara Falls. He reports having a good time. Mrs. J. Ashbaucher is on the sick list , this week. Wm. Cashbaum last Sunday killed a . snake which measured 7 feet 11 inches in ] length. , The mclodous strains of the hammer t can be heard early and late at the shop of 1 L. Sovine, and when the strains of the hammer ceases frequently a strange sound ; greets the ear of the ne’ghbors. ——— —— Niagara Falls and Toronto. ’ In accordance with lheir custom, esJ tablished for many years, the Chjtygo & 1 Erie will run an excursion from local stas ions to Niagara Falls and Toronto on ' August 23. To accommodate, same ' special train will be run, leaving Decatur 1 . bout 2:08 P. M. The rates for this ex- ' curslon have been placed at the extremely 1 low figure of $5 00 to Niagara Falls and ’ return, and $6 00 to Toronto and returni Tickets to the first named point will be 5 good returning on any regular train with--1 in five days from da’e of sale. They will ' also be good to stop over at Chautauqua Lake, within limit. For sleeping car accommcdations, tickets and further details in regard to excursion, call on or wri'e to J. W. DeLotig agent C. & E, at Der catua. 1, 1 For sale—Four rods No. 1 iron fence. s See A. J. Smith. 20-3 1 New Sleeping Cars, t 3 Toledo, St. Louis &■ Kansas City R. R , ‘ the Clover Leaf route, has just received I two elegant lew Wagner sleeping cars Os J the latest design and fitted with ail of the e modern improvements, which it will use ■ on the run between St. Louis and Toledo 6 —Republic, St. Louis, July 21, 1592. , j ~ . e Reward of SIO,OOO r - — 3 Paid to anv lame person yrith short limb, e from 2to io inches, that thev can’t make both limbs look as th ugn reithe r one was short, wear shoes alike No clumsy cork or iron. The E. L. O'Conner Co., 167169 Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. 1 Notice. For the next thirty, days we will sell 3 our hand-made buggies, surreys, spring wagons, road wagons and carts at greatly (. reduced prices, as we are building and must have the room. Call and get prices. r Remember this is our own work and - warranted for two years. 13-3 Ellsworth & Cline. ■ Excursion Fares Bethany Park s The Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City R. R., Clover Leaf Route, will issue special excursion tickets to Indianapolis 1 and return, July 26th to August 16th int elusive, at one lowest first-class fare for the rqund trip. Return limit until August b 19th, inc usive. Call on nearest agent of the f Clever Leaf Route, at stations' Decatur to Russiaville, for tickets and further particulars. C. C. Jenkins, B 18-4 Gen’l Pass. Agent. s . Bucklen’s Arnica halve. —- The best salve in the world tor cuts bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever z sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, ■ corns, and all skin eruptions, and posis tively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 35 cents pel box. For sale by A. R. Pierce. Money to Loan. t — , Lowest rates of interest, no delay Loans made on farm or town property. Partial payments made on interest pay - day. Persons desiring loans should ge t our terms. . 4,1 f Hooper & Beatty. , eord? 4-ft. bard body ' *v wood delivered at Chicago. C. Busi’i:, ’ fill! West Lake St, (Jlireago, 111- ; o Notice taOaciors. 1 Sealed proposals will be received by the Coinmod Council of tho city of Decatur, at the • council chamber until 7:80p. tn. August .30.1H92, for thefurnsiliingofull material, and porfojm--1 ia’’’all work tiecessary to the eotnplerion, ncCQi'dmg to plans an') specification a brick walk ’ to bo on and along the west side . of Line street us fallows; Commencing at the norfbeast corner of out- ! tot number 38 in skid city; tfinnoe lorun south . over and across, tho Chicago it Erie and Toledo. St. Loulb Kansas City railroads 1.6 tfae noi llit oast corner of in-lot number CHtf; said Walk shall bo conslruotc4 si» feet wide, and shall bo ' laid to tho grade as shall tie fixed by tlio jini gineef 61 said otty, and iaSTIo four inches of eajid or gravel, and shall tw oonatfuefod out of ■ good, hard burned brick, except between the . tracks of said roads where the same shall be 1 pianked. A good and suflloient bond must accompany . eacb SJld all blds that the bidder will euterinto <;omxa.wif tho same iitawarded hlrn. . Tho CoiLOcyl i’Merves the right to reject any Os all of such bidy. For plans and Ruectowttops apply at the office Os the CJty (.Tvil Ihiginpex . By order of the Council. J. W. TyNu.iim. Pity Civil Engineer Holice of Final Ssitl’Ml of Estate. Notice is hereby given to tho creditors, hoirg and legatees of Frank Cooken. deceased, to appear in Hie Adams Circuit Court, held nt Decatur, Indiunii. on the 31st day of August,' Isiß, am! show cause, if anv. why tho final settlement accounts with tho estttio of said doeendent should not be approved; 11 nd said hoirs are notitled to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. John Schurtibk. Administrator, Decatur, lud., A ugustd, ,18W. 204 Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castorla.

Notice of Bonds for Salo. Tho Itoiiixl of of the town of Heruo, Adams county, luttliuia. will on Tue.uhy, Aify'iixt W, JB9S, ('Per tor sato the bond f raid town In the sum of threo thousand uolliirn, benrltig tntur- , .nt thcrateof six pv: i ntuni per annum, payable annually. Hui. units win boar date ot Issue ns of tho 30th du i ot isirt, will ho K-iiad in di’iiouituitUmi' I 11'0 hundred dol- . oa i nch and wlUinatu.' us follows: Ono in < i.riu yours; one tn ten ars; one in twelve < rs; out) In fourteen ' ars; oiu' I'l sixteen I ..is, and Ona tn elgbu i 1 yours Hom the date 11 .ssiio. I'lildbondsaib .literal being payable , t ibe imnk ot lierne, u> Iho town of Uerno, 1 nd state of Indiana. Sa ■ l>uibb nrelssued for •In* purpose of building, alterations and slxoon> imdltion to tho pu ent school building II and for said town, m I by virtue of tho .nijliority of an ord'n .l 10c ofsuidtownonHied "An oolinunocto 1 mvldo. lor tho IsSumg of tho bonds of Um 1 woof Berne. Adams oounly, Indiana, for the ’Urposo of purenasng material and buttdin . allcrittinns and slxroom addition to the pn 'it school building, ami to levy a tax for H o payment of said bunds and tho interests ' icreon passed May .io, biis." Sealed proposals for Cm purchase of said nnmls will 00 received iy tne at my offloo In srifit town until seven a'<• iek p. tn, ol said Mth diiy of August, IStB. *t v' iah time nil proposals then received Will li opened In tho presence of the Board of Tru tees, and said bonds will thereupon bo sold to i t e highest and best bidder or bidders, but hi id ease will tho said bonds be sold for leas tluin their par value Proposals shall specie tho number and amount of bonds bid foi, he rate of promium offered and tho iiggregiin of both bouds nud premiums. The right reserved to n joct any and all bids. Tho resources ot said tmvn are ns follows: Present population, Siu. Taxable property aubjr t to levy, $259,2Ju, Total levy, excluding S'l 'boola, Hie. Levy for school house interest and sinking fund. 25c. Cush in treasury, $1,24: .n. Total indebtedness, $2.’A). Given at Berne, Indiana, this 27th day of July, 1892. 1941 J. F. Lachot, Clotk Notice to Contractors. Sealed proposals will be received by the Common Council ot the oily of Deeutur. at the council chamber until T/np. in. August,9,lMß. for the furnishing of all material and performing all work necessary to tho completion, according to plans and specifications, a nine (9) inch salt glazed tilo sewer. Commencing in tho gu'tcr.on the south side of Madison street eight net west rs a point immediately north of the center of the alley running north and south between Fourth and Filth streets; thence to run southeast and to strike tho center or sipl alley at thelineof lots; tlienee south along tho center of sab. alley to connect with the Jefferson street sewer. A good and sufficient bond must accompany .each and nil bids thattho ladder will enter iuio contract if the same’ be a warded him. Tlio Council reserves the right to reject any oritllofsuoh bids. For plans and specifications apply at the office of the City Civil Engineer. By order ol the Council. J. SV. TVNIIALT., 18-3 , City Civil Engineer. A . Notice in hereby give that there will bo 11 pttliirr examlnaUon ot to treys iiTTEOolffce of ihe county superintend, nt, in Decatur, Inliami.on the last Satur, yof each month Applicants for license tni; '(“present the proper tru.-ioo’s certificate 01 Other evidence ot good moral character." and to bo suoeessful must pass a good examination in orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, English grammar, physiology, history of the United States, science ot education mid in one’ of the following named subjects: For September, October and November 1892, “Evangeline." Fftr December li’.B and January 1893., "Snow-Bound.”- For Febmarv 1893. "Holme’s Autocrat of tho Breakfast Trble.” The change as above announced wa- made by the State Board of Edueatfon at a recent meeting. Examinations will beviu promptly at 8:30 a. m. No license will be granted to applicants under seventeen years of age. J F. SnowCo .Supt. Executors Sale. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned executor of the will’of Samuel Dro., deceased will offer for sale at pubiic auction, at the business room of Welt; A- Sprunger in Berne tn Adams county, Indiana, on Saturday. August 13th. 1892, the ; ersonnl property of said estate, oonsieting of it lot of jewelry, consisting of watches, watch cases. Jeweler’s tools, clocks, show cases, burglar proof safe and general stock of jewelry, household and kitchen forniture, and various other articles. Terms:—Soins of three dollars and under, cosh; o’'er three dollars a credit of nine months will be given, tho purchaser giving note with surety to t’i6satisfaction of tho undersigned, waiving benefit, of valuation laws. Sale to commence a 110 o’clock. Ji:ry Lehm an, Executor. Frances Merryman, Attys. July 20th, 1892. Ail Ordnance. An ordinance prescribing a penalty against plambers aud gas Utters plying their vocation without a license. i.i. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the common council of the city of indiajia, tharit shall be unlawful for any person to dd-any plumbing or gas fitting,,or follow tho business of a plumber or gits fitter in said city without first procuriug from the etty clerk a license so to do. and any person violating theprovisions of this ordinance shall be lined in any sum not exceeding fifty dollars. Sec. 2 This ordinance shall be in fore and effect front and after ite second publication as required by statute, W. H. Reed, Mayor. D. 0, Jacksoxm, City Clerk, 10-2 Apiniiot jf Executor. Notice is hereby givan that the undersigned has been appointed executor of the estate of Siuntiel Dro. late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Jwr F. Lehman, Executor. France & Merryman, Atty’s. July 5,18RJ. 17-3 NotlSß. There will boa special mecUting of tho Board of Conunlssioneron August 3rd for the purpose of opening blds and awarding the contract for a stone iibuttment on Mile creek, and any other business as may come before them. W. .H. H. Fuancv, Auditor Adams County. Administrator’s Sale. Notjco is hereby given, that the undersigned, administrator of tfte estate of Samuel Springer, deceased ■ will offer for sale at public auction, at the'W residence of the decedent, in St. Marys township. Adams county. Indiana, on.- Thursday, August 18th. 1892, the personal property of said estate non gisting of two horses, one ccw and ealf, seventeen |mgs, seven cattle, hay in the mow, farming inqhetnentir,' household and kitchen furniture, and various other articles, Tkbms:—Sums of three <tol|ars iiijd under, cash: over three dollars a erbrtil of nine months will be given, the purchaser giving note Willi surety to the satisfaction of the undersigned, v. mvit’g iicneflt of valuation and appraisement laws. Sale to begin at ten ocioek. ' iiaw.es 0. Miller, Adm’r. Friir.ee & Ncrrymiin, Attys. July irth, I ‘B. Appointratpf Executor. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has bo. n appointed executoi of the estate «f L’liijts; i;i fjwarlzentuber. late of Adams countv, deecmsttfj. yho estate is probably solvent. Jacob Baker,Executor. July 22, 1892. , • 19-3 Hooper A Beatty, Att’ys. ' J/. F. COSTELLO, JPij yewioinixA Surgeon, Office over T( ; rvofr'tf hardware store. Residence west side ,6f Fourth Street, throe doors north of Monroe strict All'call.4 promptly attended to in city or country, day or night Decatur Produce Current. COUNTRY PRODUCE. Eggs 13 Potatoes new 80 8utter.......... .15 Green Apples,. 11)0 Chicken., 0 Dried Apples.. .8 to 10 Turkeys 7 Bacon 8 Ducks 3 Shoulders 8 TallowSj4 to 4 Hams 9to lo Lard 8 Eoathcre 45 CHAINS, SEEDS AKO SALT. Wheat ;:i fenotbySeed |‘M Oats 30 Fliix Seed 115 Hyo, 75 Michigan Salt.... 100 Corn 4" New.YorkSalt... 100 Clover... 540 Uomeut.. 2 tHI : FLOUR AND-MKAL. , • Fldur perbll.’.. ..4 80 SliOrtsper 100 80 Flour,l ollei-jit're'k ,IHS Hye flour persack. I 00. Flour per sunk. 1 :J0 . Branporton3o 00 No. 1 CboppM-lOtl.J 15 ‘ Corn Meal pct s'k.. .W» Brent ‘“ mtxcfl. ' So' Com Mefti trotted... fll Bran “ 70 BuckwheatW Wool unwashed 20n washed 2&c. ' fdVE ItOOK. Dairy Cows 25.00Q3ft.00 | 9 09Q4 00 1

A. VAN CAMP, snn Ms an Window sms. . . •? .»■ f -► - ; ■ Window and Door Frames of every description, Stock and Cistern Tanks made to order, any kind of Moulding, hard and soft wood moulded casing corners, block brackets, turned bailusters and stair work. I do all kinds Planing Mill Work. V ‘ Repair and build machinery of every kind, keep in stock second-hand and new pulleys, shafting, boxes, hangers, leather and rubber belting, steam pipe and fittings’of all kinds. Call and get ou rprices when in in need. A. VAN CAMP, IST st,, decatur, ind.

N owe to Bi-Rcdiiai. State of Indiana. Adams county, sf>. lu the Adams Circuit Court, August term, 1892. Junies S. Boyers, vs. George Reynolds, John Butler. Thomas Butler, to Tho unknown heirs of Thomas Butler, dee’d, whose Christian namvs un- unknown, Enos Butler, Zephluah Butler, Rebecca Butler, Lydia Butler. All the above named Butlers being children of Enos aud Rebecca Butler, deceased, Joshua Hickel, John Bickel, No Lydia .. Isaac Bickel, Mary Bibkel, Mary Bring, <■' Charles Reynolds, The unkifpn heirs of Chi rles Reynolds, dee’d whose Christian names are unknown, Ezra Lister. John Lister, Joshua Lister, , I’he unknown heirs of Lydia Reynolds, dee’d, whose Christian names are unknown, ; . Tho unknown heirs of Suit to quiet title to John Reynolds, Jr, real estate, dec’d.whose Christian nnmesare unknown, Sarah A- Evans, Hettio.A, Reynolds, William Reynolds, Andrew J. Reypolds. Minerva Johnson, Levi Reynolds, Elisha Reynolds, Jo4eph K. Mann, Ida Mann, Jesse R. Mann, Edwin J. Mann, -r Mary Woodward, Jane Knoff, Cornelia Elzey, Altlin Maun, a minor, Addle Spencer. It appearing ftom affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that George Reynolds, John Butler, Thoinas Butlor, the unknown heirs of Thomas Butlor, deceased, whose Christian names are unknown, Enos Butler. Zopheniah Butler, Rebecca Butler, Lydia Butler, Mary Bickel, Mary Bring, Charles Reynolds, the unkhown heirs of Charles Reynolds, deceased, whose Christian names are unknown, John Lister, the unknown heirs of Lydia Reynolds, deceased, whose Christian names are unknown, tho unknown heirs of John Reynolds, Jr, deceased, whose Christian names are unknown, HeUie A. Reynolds, Levi Reynolds, Jesse E. Matin. Edwin J. Mann, Mary Woodward, Cornelia Elzey. Altha Mann, a minor, and Addle Spencer, of tbeabove named defendant are non-resident of the state of Indiana. Notice Is therefore hereby given the said defendants last above named, Who are nonresidents, as above stated, that they each of them be aud appear before the Hon. Judgeof the Adams circuit court, on tho Bth day of September. 1892, the same being tho2Bth juridielal day of the next regular term therbf, to bo holdenat the court bouse in the city of Decatur. Ind . commencing on Monday, the Bth day of August, A,D,J8(12, and plead by answer or demur to said oomplaint, w the same will be heard and determined in their absence: Witness my name, and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this 14th day of J uly A. D. 1892. John H. Lenhart, Clerk. France & Merryman, Att’s. for Pit’CT. 17 3 A GRAND LOT OF Registered and High Grade Jersey Cattle will bo sold at Auction on the Fair Grounds In the city of Portland, Indiana, Tuesday, August 23, 1892. This saleoonslsls of about thirty head, including some two or three young bulls and about twenty-seven females of all ages Catalogue will be ready August 19, and can be had by addressing 13. HI. PORTLAND, INDIANA, Wta U tail M Middlepoint, Van WtCoHDty, Ohio. Literary, Commercial, Pen Art and Alffisical. Write for Catalogue. firt Fall terrp begins Aug. 0, Second fall term, 10 weeks, begins Oct/1.8, Winter term, 10 weeks, begins Jan. 3, 1893, Spring term, 10 weeks, begins March 16, Summer term, 10 weeks, begins May, ■S3; —rr —“—vSi Address Rev. L. M. McCreery,

0 In hl Sale! TO LAST 30 DAYS ONLY We are overstocked with summer shoes, and must make room for our fall arrival of goods. For thirty days after this date I will conduct special shovel’em up sales. • 'MS HERE ARE THE BARGAINS: I 100 pairs mens flue shoes worth from §3.00 to §5.50; shovel ’em out at 'q from £2,00 to §4.00. 100 pairs of ladies fine shoes worth from $3.00 to 14.00; shovel ’em out at from §2.00 to $3.00. We have a large lot of misses, boys and childrens shoes—shovel'em out at same rate of reduction. Also a lot of childrens shoes in tan go in this shovel ’em out sale. NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY. Remember this sale lasts only thirty days from this date. £ Don’t wait until'the stock is all shoveled out, but call early. A. HOLTHOUSE July 15, 1892. The Lyon & Healy Organ Is the best and most salable Organ of the Day Jimi Organs sold on Installment Payments at Low Figures. ® •* SEND i on CATALOGUE. Fred l{. Mr, Agt. BERNE, IND. THEGV-ww w® 11 'B r ■ W I - ’ , .J&MM You can see one at Yager’s Furniture store. They are sole agents for this county.

■«wm«anww— l— | f ■iiiw—a———— —hi ■ GO TO Elmer Miller’s LIVEREY and FEED STABLE MONROE STREET. NEXT TO BRIDGE. When you want a rig or your horses fed First class service and good accomodations (jive us ii call. ApDonilineni Administrator. Notice is hererttv given llmt tbd undorelirned has been appointed atlmlnistrator. of the estate of Samuel Springer, late of Adams county, deceased. The eauto is probably solvent,, Q t Milljeu Adininls*tutor.

HAY BALERS! We can ship you promptly |n large or small quantities the best BALE TIES at the very lowest prices. .Write for par« ticulars. JONHB aft, TUDOR, 19 6 Van Wert, O. T 2 ' . ' '■ 11 | Notice to Contractors. Notice Is hereby given that the oommissloa* ors will receive scaled bids ill the Auditor's office lor the eonst motion of stone abutment* for a bridge on Mile creek In Hoot township. J Said blds will bo received up to August 3rd, #8 1 at ton o'clock a. m. Also for the awarding of a contract tor an iron bridge to be built across said Mile crocklln Hootto wnshlp. The J coinnilsmlssicuore reserve the right to reject .1 any or all bids, W, H, H Wuxo* ; g