Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1894 — Page 8

Mfoimmiilona on nmlnniie. the man) intoe-ding Mibjrcts With farming is drainage. : - Os UlO farmers <>! the present day «' W '' NWiike Io the im )11mt j well rul 'vS'i'lMbed farm must ln\r • is- nm«in uh . out let' in euin iw .inns fur the iKhIS wntel Wlllrll |.. ■1..>1 :< i. ’ till.mull soil. intcrerc'Uin* piipei- lup. been on this subject with reference io manner of la.' ing tiling and local ?’ a precaution <>l t his subject tor delicti iC.zßfcli. I expert to cross the \ ie"s o| oilier'. u in laying tiling. If placing deep Jfi|l the earth causesan unnecessary amount further hinders the drying of ■This must of course lie understood where Bl general slope is to be darined. On the hand, it sometimes occurs that the must begin deep in order to reach J "lie required depth in some depressed spot, sometimes when a prominent vat lon occurs between tlie outlet and terminal. ■ In my observations I have noticed that Hiling laid 24 to 30 inches below the surface MKlie Ires results, since there is less still clay ■for rhe waler to pass through than those of , depths. Also ns noted heretofore will take a longer space time for the soil »Kto become lit for tilling. The sizes mostly are from three to seven inches, and at ■the prices tiling is sold, no energetic ■ farmer can afford to neglect draining his ■little kingdom, not only for the eonveniof early tilling, but as a means of ■ promoting the health of his family. C'anH not the rosy-cheeked boys and girls of our ■ land say “thanks’’to the makers of drain- ■ age products, as a token of respect fortheir I enjoyment of vigorous health'.’ There are ■ however one class of professionals that do K not seem to be very active In advancing | the subject of drainage, and those are the g parties who administer quinine or sulphate I of Cinchona, the usual antidotes for poor E drainage, yet however, the profession is an I honorable one. Laying the-different sections of tiling | has also been the subject of much discus- ! siou. I.have repeatedly seen men lay tile I by stepping on them in the vault, always 5 kicking the last laid tile tight to the former. This 1 seriously object to. since tiling before being laid are usually dry. and I it is a well known fact that porous clay products have a great power of imbibition, therefore an expansion in all directions' from its former state. Some clays have a greater tendency in this respect than others. Every foot of tile laid dry in a vault will expand lengthwise at least one thirtv-see-ond of an inch. Now it will be seen by this that in the course of time the joints or throughfares of subteranean water, have become tightly compressed, and in many instances they become cemented as it were by the elements of the soil. Hence in tne course of time, the party complain of the drains because they almost cease to convey any surplus water, simply for the reason none can get in. If everyone when in laying tile would leave at least one-fourth of an inch at the joints in sizes up to seven inch tile and larger, three-eights of an inch, there would be very little trouble so far as percolation is concerned. Some will readily object to this spacious process, claiming that in the cotfrse of time the soil will fill up, the drains by falling through. Soil once removed and again returned to its former place will become nearly as compact as bofore being disturbed. And again, a drain laid inclined so as to have one inch fall in every 100 feet, will have a carrying capacity of thirteen to fifteen gallons per minute, sufficient to keep all foreign obstructions moving on to place of discharge. Another barrier to a great many farmers is, that they are laboring under the impression that it is very expensive to lay a ; large line for a main drain. This by the way must be determined by the locality and surplus water tojbe taken off. A six inch drain ought to drain most forty acre tracts, yet there ars certain times when a dozen such drains would hot carry tfie overplus -of rainfall, nor Is that the object of good * drainage. It is to be understood that any 'amount of rainfall will pass away in due season if chances are favorable and ample time is given. Any drain opening into an open ditch cannot work successively owing to the resistive presure at the outlet, unless it have a steep descent. A six inch drain with an incline as above will carry seventy-five gallons per minute or more than S32S barrels in twenty-four hours. Not long since a.prosperous old German farmer drove on our yard and asked: “Has you got some dem.gracked dile?’’ the reply was, “no,’’ amrafter carefully looking overthe sizes desired, he succeeded- in extricating a few of the desired description inquired of, and then pointing to them emphatically replied: “Demsdekint." After a little conversation, and a few interrogations, 1 learned that he left plenty of room for the passage water; consequently no need in after years to dig up underground trenches. I am inclined to believe that in the course of a few years the present style of tiling will lie a thing of the past. The farm may be the same, but the porous properties will be greatly increased, thereby be an advancement in the'/subject of drainage. f We will now vary s from the above and dwell a little upon the advancement made in agriculture. A quarter of a century ago the average farmer and family took the shortest route to the place of worship, which has now passed away. What was then the shortest way would to a great extent now-a-days be the longest. For in that time, a zigzag course on the highest portions of ground, with -‘loot-log" connections, in the lower depressions which was covered a greater portion-of the year with water. fes Os course, .it must be understood that the average pedestrian i f that day las well as those of the present >. who could keep the line of equilibrium within its-prescribed base had no difficulty ,in crossing these “foot-log - ’ connections. '■ But woe unto him who landed on terra firma by the side of the log. For no sooner had the power of gravitation spent its force, then a chaotic state of Watery elementsand human instinct existed with an adtive tendency on the part of the lathjif to regain the former elevation, prompted by the delusion that all of the Inhabitants.af the reptilian age. were not extinct. At this time rotation of crops and S animal industry were in a backward state. Malarial attacks were then the scourge that made inroads-npon the health ot the

people, and as a means of fortifying against them, every home had a small dispensary < in which quiniue, wild cherry bark and prickly ash berries were the chief articles to be found. The average man carried his small grist tn the nearest, mill, and gem-rally before his return was ended it proved equal to a heavy load of woe. That time atid scene has passed: a m-w era has taken place. The fanner travels o'er the country in a handsome vehicle accompanied by his family , well attired, and robust appearance. His home is well equipped in every respect, his farm where once the scenes as described existed. Is now place where the golden grain bends to the gentle breeze and the handsome stock gladdens his eye. What has wrought this change? mostly drainage. Where once he , waited patiently for weeks tor the disappearance of waler, he now needs only wait a few hours. More work can be performed in the same time, bgtter returns to the acreage is obtained, thereby wealtit is rapidly-acquired. 1 have traveled over various Iporlions of the Union, and am always careful to note all contrasts or observations worthy of consideration, and among these in some of the states, drainage iajin a very backward condition. The tiller scarcely making ends meet. Showing at a glance that drainage in its different forms is one of the essentials necessary to the growth and prosperity of aeountrv. Respectfully Yours. W. E. Fi i.k.

Linn Grove Grlal. Edgar French, of Mitchell county. Kansas, is calling on friends and move here with his family in the near future. Sherman Higgins sold his farm to Ahram Bierie and will probably move to town. Fred Neaderhouser and Peter M. Schindler were at Montpelier on business the fore part of the week. The division of a .haystack in all probability caused one-half of the stack to be reduced to ashes. It appears that John Biberstein and Albert Runyon had made the stack together, the latter wanted his share, proposed that they haul the same, but the former was not ready. The latter went forth and cut the stack in two and took away his share which the former claims was the lion’s shas, and threatened to enter legal proceedings unless matter was adjusted. In the mean time some one made a bonfire of the remaining portion of the stack, whereupon Biberstein accused Runyon or his colleagues for the act. and for this compliment Mr. B. carries a repulsive black eye donated him by Runyon. Mr B. not being pleased with that kind of charity bomplained before Cowan’s court, and his honor held that some six dollars including costs, would adjust for his generosity. Mr. I’., now in behalf of the State complains of Biberstein for provoke, which case is now pending in the Geneva court. Thtm-father and son-in-law are at law. Adam Howdeshell and son have built a house and are cozi’v domiciled on the farm of David Miller. As Adam puts it. he lives in Millersburg, where his friends will have a welcome reception. By the way, Adam would not ignore the offer of matrimony, and since Mr. Flowers joined marital hands with Mrs. Nancy Miller. Adam is despondent, but his claim is well taken, that many fish are yet in the sea equal to those caught. The following officers were installed at the 1.0. O. F. Lodge Jast week: Dr. A. Haughton, N. G.; Edwin Heller, V. G,; B.F. Kizer Sec’y: and Peter Hoffman. Treasurer.

Pieasnnt Valley Items. , Rev. Johnson and sister, of Randolph county, preached Saturday and Sunday nights at the Valley church. Come again. -lake Hahn aj)d wife, of Delaware county are still sojourning in our midst, but Stevenson has returned. Omar Blossom has returned to his school at Angola. Protracted meeting is in progress at the Oak Grove church, held by Rev. Hill, of Ohio. Isaac Hahn, of Jay county, is visiting his brother. George, and other relitives here. We negleted last week to chronicle the marriage of Mr. Walter Martz and Miss Jennie Lahman. which occurred New Year's day. The infair dinner was a success, aud all joined in wishing the young couple success in their married life. They left Tuesday morning for Ohio on their bridal tour. A protracted effort will be begun next Saturday evening at the Friends (Valley) church. The meetings will be conducted bv Rev. James Mills and others who come well reccommended to us. We hope that they may succeed in their endeavors, and that much good may result from their efforts, a- ' . ■ We wonder what the rush was that Sam and Joel Durbin started for Decatur at two o'clock Tuesday morning.

SI. Pmhl Item*. Mr. James Johnson left for Angola, a few days ago, to attend College. The protracted meeting at this place closed lasfSaturday evening. Miss Jennie Johnson isslowly recovering from a severe attack of LaGrippe. Attwood Buckmaster says that he can sell smoked meats cheaper than any other house in the country, ( all and see him and get prices. . Dan Good says that be has corn to sell but none to give away ami that fellow that visits his corn crib while Dan is a sleep had better look a little out. as Dan has tiis shotgun well loaded, and you bet that we will wager a iiickle that we will hear it thurjcler some of these nights, while some one goes away with a dose of shot at the point of his coat tail.

John Barnett of late makes frequent visits over to Kirkland township. It is just as the Dutchman said: I)e goes pretty soon and then directly again. "What’s the attraction John.” Charles Stemen of Bremen, Ohio, and Charles Rinehart of Decatur, were the guests of Ben McLaughlin and family aver Sunday. Card of Tlranks. To those of our friends and neighbors whoso’kindly assisted us during our sad berevent in the loss of our child, we desire to return our thanks, hoping such may never be your lot. Max Gerard and Wife.

Real Estate Transfers.* Thu following real estate transfers have been recorded I<lnco last week: Henry llilge guardian, to John Burket, und pt se '4 nw '4 pt no L sw '4 ajid pt w’ a sw ’4 see 2<> tp 27 n range IS e 44’ j'acros... S 95»*W Amelia J ager et al to John Burket, se ' 4 nw '4 pt no '< sw '4 and pt w . sw '4 sdc 2(i tp 27n range lit* e Ml . acres 1788 00 Elizabeth Yager guardian to John Burket, und l-i.’s pt se & nw H Pl mt ‘4 sw '4 and pt w.?s sw ’4 sec 26 tp 27 n range file M’.> acres.... 71 40 Albert Yager guardian to John Burket, und pt se *4 nw Xpt ne >4 sw *4 and pt w \ sw L sec 20 tp 27 n range 13 eMJ-; acres... 95 2$ Perry C. Good q c d to Edward A. Good, und 1-5 pt ne *4 sw *4' sec 31 tp 27 range 14 e 200 00 Margaret E. Swank p e d to Gideon Longenbarger. w’.j se dr set- 0 tp :ki n range 15 e SO, acres 5 00 William Martzito Sarah M. Geisel und 2-8 pt of in-lot 1711, Berne.... IflOO 00 Jacob 0. Worst to Parvin E. Wirth e.' j w se qr sec 15 tp 2511 range 15 e 40 acres 1100 Oo Rachel A. Dailey q e d to Victoria Foster, pt sec 20 tp 27 n range 15 e IM acres 1 00 Farmers and Merchants Bank, Geneva. to Andrew Fields, pt in-lot 115. Geneva 2250 (M) Seymour Foreman to Geo Shrank. pt e’. sw qr sec otp 20 range 15 e 45 acres 1(100 00 David Krugh to Dye Ferguson, e |. 4 ne i|r seetp 20 n range 15 e pt w'. 2 ne qr sec 9 tp 20 n range 14 e so acres 4000 00 David E. Smith <1 c d to Gottlieb C. Gerber, sw qr nw qr sec 0 tp 20 n range 14 e 1 00 Keturah A. Bears q c d to Barbara C. Harper, in-lot'.Mt, Geneva .... 188 83 August Gero to Christian C. Staufeer, nw qr ne qr sec 18 tp 20 n range 14 e 40acres 1400 00 Eva Faust q c d to W. S. Hnghes pt see is tp 27 11 range 15 e 143 40lOOaejjfS :tOO 00 A. T. Lynch to E. Fritzinger, lot 899 in Lynch's subdiv 250 00 Roscoe Kimple assignee q c d to Wm. W. Briggs, pt lot 101 Geneva 100 Michael Gallogly q e d to Janies Kenny, nw qr nw qr sec 27 tp 25 n range 15 e rnd se qr ne qr sec 28 tp 25 range 15 e 1 00 Echoes From Itllller’a Crossing. After a cold snap, the prospects are very favorable for more mud, when the people find it convenient to live on a good gravel road, although they are rather expensive, but we do not think the builders would give »p our gravel road and have the cost refunded to them. Last Friday night quite a number of our energetic and enterprising young men went tn the Roger school house to engage in a debating society, althongh the mud was very deep. We understood that a candidate for surveyor enjoyed the trip. They walked. It was only about three and one-half miles. Much plowing has been done during the warm weather since Christmas. We hear they caged a lion at Geneva las Saturday evening. Henry Miller has had his rest and repose seriously disturbed for a couple of weeks by an enormous carbuncle on his shoulder, but is now improving slowly. Aspirants for public honors are turning up like lost money—slowly. George Ford made a business trip to Ft. Wayne last Saturday. The oil field in the south end of Adams and Jay counties have been a blesstng to the laborers of the surrounding country. Reports from that source are encouraging. Wagley Hems. The Magley Hoop Vactory has shut down. Charley Clark returned to Decatur. August Hein says he is tired of doing his own cooking, and will in the near future take one of Magley's prominent young ladies to do his cooking. James Steele is canvassing for the Lafayette nursery- » A new member has joined the Dkmockat’s list—Jonathan Mosure.

Fined *N,SO. Harvey Smith was up before Mayor Reed Monday afternoon, charged with provoke. The plaintiff, the state of Indiana. Smith was fined $8 50. The Catholic ladies sewing circle of Decatur have been making up old clothing for the poor of the city and has appointed a committee for each ward to look after the poor. God will be good to those that have donated clothing for that purpose. They have found a few that was really in need and did not think that there was any in need of clothing in the city. Young men that have good suits and will not wear them can be made up for some boy very handy. Please let us have them. Committee. Now is the accepted time for bargains in boots, shoes and rubber goods at the Clearance Sale Store, west side of Second street. 36 ts Letter Lisi. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur. Ind., for the week ending Jan. 6th. 1894. Marshall Newhouse. Wm. Bell, E. Burens. Lida Ayers, John Canelion, P. J. Nelson. Christein Zebr, A. J. Sheehan, Lewis Freedcrsdorf, Charles Borden. Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. B. W. Quinn, P. M.

A CARD. i J. S. BOWERS, headquarters for the Hercules Blasting Stump Powder, Caps and Fuses. Foundation Rock of the best quality always on hand. Hercules Powder be* . ing cheap, clear your fields of stumps. J.S. Bowers & Co., ■ leaders in all classes of Goods, i

J. S. BOWERS & CO. HARDWARE, SASH DOORS, BLINDS, PAINTS, LINSEED OIL. LUBRICATING OILS, MYERS FORCE PUMPS, NEYS STEEL TRACKS, HAY CARRIERS. COOK <fc HEATING STOVES, BINDER TWINE. ROPE, MILLBURN WAGONS, BUGGIES, IRON ROOFING, NEW HOME SEWING MACHINES, (Best on Earth.) HAY RAKES, HAY LOADERS. HAY LADDERS, BRYAN <t PRINCESS BREAKING PLOWS. FLYING DUTCHMANS, SULKY FLOWS. RIDING <fc WALKING CULTIVATORS, CHAMPION REAPERS. ’ MOWERS & BINDERS, Latest Improved and the World s Best. We will sell as low as the lowest. Call and get our prices.

J.S. BOWERS CO. Aupomtment of Exuciitor. Notice lg hereby given, that tho undersigned haa been appointed executor of the estate of Henrietta Meyer, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. W. H.Niblick, Executor. January 9,1894. 43-2 AjjomtotoffieSr. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed executor.of.tbe estate of Nathan Neldlinger, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Jens Neidlingee, Executor. January 9,1894 . 43-2 Appointment oUdministrator. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Henry Galbreath, late of Adams county, deceased. Tho estate is probably solvent. Geo. M. T. Houck, Administrator. December 30,1893. 42-3 RJK. Erwin. Attorney. »neriff’B Sale* The State ot Indiana. Adams County, ss: In the Adams Circuit Court, of Adams County. Indiana. William Milligan, ( vs. . No. 1843. John J.Glutlmf, I By virtue of a fee bill to me directed by the Clerk of the Adams Circuit Court of said County and State. I have levied upon the real estate hereinafter mentioned aud will expose for sale at public auction at the east door of the Court House in the city of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, between the hours of 10 o’clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m.. on Saturday, February 3, 18»4, The rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following described real estate-, situated in Adams County, Indiana, to-wlt: In-lot number one hundred andseventy-three (173) in Joseph Crabb's 2nd western addition to the town (now city) of Decatur. Indiana, as the same is designated on ths recorded plat of said town (now city). And on failure to realize therefrom the full amount of judgment. Interest thereon and costs. I will at ths same rime and in the same manner aforesaid, offer for sale the fee simple of the above described premises. Taken as the property of William Milligan, to satisfy said fee bill, this 11th day of January, 1894. Samuel Doak, Sheriff. 43-3 Dr Daniel N. Erwin, Deputy. Notice of Fiual Settlement of Estate. Notice Is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Joseph H. Vondran. deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 27th day of January, 1891, to show cause If anv, why the final settlement of accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs afe notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Michael A. Vokpran. Adm’r. Drcatiir Ind., January 3, 1894 . 42-3 Schurger, Reed A- Smith, Attorneys.

MARKETSThe following market report is corrected every week hy J. Niblick & son: COUNTRY PRODUCE. * Eggs 20 Potatoes 70 Butter .. 18 Green Apples . 124 Chicken4U Dried Apples.. .8 to 10 Turkeys T** Bacon 10 Ducks 5 Shoulders 7 Tallow ff.... 3 Hams 9to 10 Lard . 10 Feathers 45 GRAINS, SEEDS AND SALT. Wheat 54 Timothy Seed.... 140 0at5..... . 28 Flax Seed 100 Rye 40 Michigan 8a1t.... 100 Corn 33 New York Salt... 100 Clover 540t0 000 Cement 325 FLOUR AND MEAL. Flour per bll.■ . ..3 0() Shorts per4oo. , r - 80 Flour,rollorpcrs'k 80 Hye flour persack. 80 Flour per sack....! 20 Bran per tonl2 00 No. 1 Chop per 100.1 oo Corn Meal per s’k...M Bran “ ‘‘ mixed. M) Corn Meal bolted?.. I*> Bran *’ “ 65 Buckwheat Wool unwashed 16c washed 260. LIVE STOCK. Hon 4 8606 50 I Horses.... M 000125 Cattleß 0005 00| Sheep 2 0004 00

Assignee’s Sale. Notice In hereby given that Godfrey Chrlttcn, anslgnoe of the Decatur Btouo & iJine Co., a corporation, as (moh auigueo, on Thursday, February 8, 18W4, at the oast door of the court house in the city of Deoatur, Indiaua, between the hours of * o'clock a. m, and 4 o'clock, p. m of said day will offer for sale at public auction, the following described real eetate belonging to said insolvent corporation situate in Adams county, Indiana, to-wits The strip of ground, fitting and luylngadjoining the north corporation ihm of the city of Deoatur, Indiana, extending nortb-to the lands of Patterson A Pillera, between the Public Highway Interaocting Second street at •aid north linu and the St. Marys river. Also the following described real estate, •It* uate in Adams county, In.the State ot Indiana, to-wit: Commencing nt n point on the west Uno of out-lot number seventy-three (73) In the town (now city)of Deoatur, Indiana, aa the same la designated on the recorded Dial of the subdivision of out-lot number ihlrty-olKht (38' in the town (now cityjot Decatur, Indiana, twenty-flvo rods and two links north of the son th west, corner ot said ou Mot seventy-three: thenoc northwest along the west line of said outlottoa point where said weat lino intersects tho half section lino or to tho extreme north point ot' said out-lot seventy-three; thence east to tne St Marys river: thence up the St. Marys fiver following the line of said out-lot to a point thirty-eight rods and twenty links northwest ot tho southeast corner of out-lot aeventy-three; thence west thirteen degrees and forty-live minutes, south twentyeight rods to tho place of beginning; being nil of out-lot seventy-t hree, except Iho part conveyed to A. Hart, S, Rtoe, Jr., et al. Also the oast half of tho following described real estate In Adams county, In the state of Indiana, to-wlt: Commencing on the west lino of out-lot seventy-two (721 In Jesse Niblick's subdivision of out-lot thirty-eight (88) in tho town (now city) of Decatur, at a point which is ton rods and twenty-four links north and twenty-four degrees west of the southwest corner of said out-lot seventy-two; thence east ten degrees, north twenty rodsand threelinkstotheoentor of Second street; thenoo south thirty degrees east along t he center of said Second street one hundred feet; thence west ten degrees south, parallel with the first line run. to tho center of Third street to a point one hundred feet south of the place of beginning: thence north twenty-four degrees, west one hundred feet to tho place of beginning. And said assignee will at the same time and Elace offer the following personal property elonging to said assignor, to-wlt; One 1 liannellor and attachments, one drill and sttaohments. one dray wagon, on lumber wagon, harness and numerous other Items of personal property belonging to said Decatur Stone & Limo Co., connected with their quarry and lime business. Said assignee, will If desired by bidders of said property, sell ml said real estate or personal property as an entirety, TKRMS-Ono-thlru cash In hand, ono-third In six months and one-third in twelve months from day of sale: deferred payments to l>ear six percent Interest from date, payable without releif from valuation or appraisement lawsand secured to the satisfaction of said assignee. G. Ciihistkn, Assignee. , France & Merryman, Attorneys. 41-3 Notice of Sale ofPlirsial Properly. Notice is hereby given, that I. John D. Noldllnger, administrator of the estate of Nathan Neidllnger, deceased, will offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday, the 6th day of February, 1894. at the late residence of tho decedent, three and onehalf miles northeast of Decatur, Indiana, the following personal property, belonging to the estate of said decedent, to-wit: Four bead of horses, two milk cows, eight head of fat hogs, one brood sow, a lot of turkeys and ducks, one reaper, one wagon, one top buggy, one road cart, one double set heavy harness, single set buggy harness, wheat in bin. corn in crib, oats in rln. a lot of hay In mow. nine acres of wheat in the ground, four stands of bees, ono large copper kettle, household furniture, consisting of bureau, bed steads, bed clothing, one cupboard, d'shes. one cook stove and utensils, one beating stove, two rifles, one shot gun, ono target gun, about ono hundred yards <>f earpet, and various other articles too numerous to mention. A lot of tour-inch tile. Terms or Sale:—For all amounts not exceeding five dollars, cash in band. For amounts of five dollars and upwards, a credit nine of months will be given. Note, bearing six per cent, after maturity, and waiving valuation or appraisement laws, will be required. 43-3 John D, Neidlingku, Adm'r. Notice of Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that I. George M. T. Houck, administrator of tho estate of Henry Galbreath, deceased, willoffer forsaieat public auction, to the highest bidder, on Saturday tho 27nd day of January, 1894. at the late residence of the decedent, one and one-half miles east of Honduras and four and one-half miles northwest of Monroe. Adams county. Indiana, tho following described personal property, belonging to tha estate of said decedent, towit: Household and kitchen furniture, consisting of chairs, cook stove, dishes, beds and bedding, lot of books, thirty yards ot carpet, also buggy and buggy harness, sulky hay rake, tircaking plow, mowing machine, binder, corn in shock, one bay mare, one four-year-old sorrel mare, three brood sows, one stag hog, fiveshoats and many other articles to numerous to mention. Terms of Sale:—For all amounts not exceeding five dollare, cash in hand. For amounts of five dollars and upwards a credit of twelve months will be given. Note, bearing six per cent, interest after maturity. with approved security, and waiving valuation or spnraisment laws, will be required. Geohok M. T, Houck. Adm’r. 4241

Notice to Teachers. Notice is hereby given that there Vill be ft public examination of teachers at. the office of the County Superintendent, in Decatur, Indiana, on the last Saturday of each month. Applicants for license must “present the proper trustee's certificate or other evidence of good moral character;” and, to be successful must pass a good examination in orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, geography. English grammar, physiology, history of the United States, science of education and also answer a list of questions based on one of the Teachers Heading Circle books of 1893-4. Until farther notice Is given the work selected for this part of the examination will l>e the Reading Circle edition of the "Oratioris of Burke and Webster." Examinations will begin promptly at 8:30 a. m. No license brill be granted to applicants under seventeen years of age. J. F. Snow, Co. Supt. Notice of Final Settlement of Estate. Notice is hereby given to the creditors,heirs and legatees of William Sipe, deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 22nd day ofUanuary, 1894, and show cause if any.why tneflnal settlement 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 distributive shares. Andrew J. Sipe, Administrator. ■*" Decatur. Ind.. December 28. 1893. 41-2 Peterson & Lutz, Atty’s. Notice of Final Settlement of Estate. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of John Knittie, deceased, Ito appear In the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 24th day of January, 1894,and show cause.if any, why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof »f heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Mary A. Knittle. Adm’rx. Decatur, Ind., January 2,1894. R. K. Erwin, Att'y. 42-2 Notice of Final .Settlement of Estate. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heir and legatees ot John Steiner, deceased, to appear in the Adams circuit court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the sth day of February, 1894, and show cause. If any. why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notifiedto then and there make proof of heirship and receive their distributive shares. Peter Soldneh, Administrator, France & Merryman, Att'ys, Decatur, Ind., Jan. 10, ImIH. 43-3 Appointment ofjdministratni. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed admlnlstratrixof the estate of Ira Carpenter, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Sarah C. Carpenter, Administratrix. December 30, 1893. J, W. Teeple, Atty'y, • 48-3 Appointment of Administratirx. Notice Is hereby given, that the undersigned hi s been appointed administratrix of the estate of Jesse May. late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably Insolvent. Chrirtena Mat, Adm’rx. January 3. 1894. R. K/Erwin, Att'y. 42-3

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