Decatur Democrat, Volume 43, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 23 November 1899 — Page 2

BECOMING A MOTHER. A Sure Way to Avoid Danger. Every true woman wants to be * mother. A baby is the dream of her life —the crowning glory of womanhood — true happiness can never be known without the blessings a child brings. Yet the ordeal through which all mothers must pass is so full of pain, anxiety and fear, that many a young life is sacrificed because of the inability to undergo the struggle of childbirth. It is not necessary to suffer in bringing new life into the world. By the use of “Mother’s Friend,’’ the suffering and danger can be avoided, and the hour robbed of its dread and pain. This remedy is praised by thousands who have tested it. Every woman is anxious to learn how to avoid th*a pain and suffering which may be in store for her. The little book, “Before Baby is Born,” will be sent free to any address upon application to the Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Georgia. IN MEMORY OF JOHN T. FRANCE. The Adams Circuit Court Dedicated Honday To the Memory of an Ideal Citizen. Monday was the opening of the November term of the Adams circuit court, and by order of the court the day was dedicated to the memory of the late John T. France. Resolutions as adopted by the bar of this city, as well as resolutions by the Portland, Bluffton and Huntington bar associations, were read by Shaffer Peterson, a member of the committee on resolutions. They were all adopted and ordered spread of record in the order book, which contains all the proceedings of the court. Eulogies upon the life and character, especially the professional life, of Mr. France, were inindulged in by the members of the bar present. They spoke with feeling and eloquence that left no room for doubt that the departed brother possessed a noble character, had lived an honored life and had well earned the plaudits of our people. Those who personally eulogized the departed upon this occasion were .lames R. Bobo, R. S. Peterson. J. T. Merryman. L. C. DeVoss, Paul G. Hooper. R. K. Erwin, David E. Smith, Shaffer Peterson, Clark J. Lutz.J John F. Snow. J. W. Teeple, Dore B. Erwin and F. C. Cottrell. And we may add. that they simply bore testimony of what was in the hearts of every one who had any personal acquaintance with Mr. France. He was universally an idol, and all that was said of him here or elsewhere is the truth, personified. RESOLUTION BY PORTLAND BAR. Whereas, Intelligence has come to this bar of the death of the Honorable John T. France, of Decatur, Indiana, and touched by the frailty of human life, and facing, as we do, the great mystery which he has now solved, we deem it fitting to observe that he went in the full vigor of his days, in the prime of his manhood, at the height of his fully awakened strength and power, at the full tide of his abilities, cut short of the summit of usefulness his excellence promised, in obedience to the last summons, and made answer in that court whose Great Judge makes no error. As a member of a neighboring bar. but for many years he mingled with us, and the associations ripened into respect and friendship. For four years he held the responsible position of prosecuting attorney of this judicial circuit, and discharged the onerous duties thereof faithfully, and ably and with impartiality. We knew him long and knew him well, and the better we knew him the better we liked him. He was in the highest sense of the word, a true lawyer, making his clients cause his own, and sparing no labor, shrinking from no fatigue to secure for those whose cause he espoused, their fullest rights. Therefore, be it Resolved, That we deplore the loss to our association of a honored lawyer, brilliant advocate, a pure minded, big hearted, large souled man. We mingle our sympathies and sentiments of loss with those of tho Adams County Bar. of which he was a resident member. We extend our profound sympathies to the family of our deceased brother in the loss of an ever good aud tender husband, a fond and indulgent father. J. W. Headington, R. H. Hartford, F. H. Snyder. Committee. RESOLUTIONS BY BLUFFTON BAR. Whereas, We have learned with profound sorrow of the death of our distinguished brother, the Hon. John T. France, of the Decatur Bar; therefore, be it Resolved, That from our long and intimate association with him. and as a co-laborer with us in our efforts to arrive at that degree of justice which should control the affairs of men. we learned to honor him for his strict adherence to right, his integrity of purpose, his faithfulness to his convictions and his unflinching courage. W e admire him for his brilliant intellect, his sound judgment and for his uniform, patient and gentle courtesy. By his death the bar of the state has lost an eminent member. In the exalted profession that he so long ornamented and adorned, a vacancy has been created that scarcely any may essay to fill. We join with the Decatur Bar in honoring his memory and in a resolution to strive to emulate his many noble virtues and manly attributes. We tender to his bereaved family our sincere condolence and heartfelt sympathy. W. H. Ernst, C. E. Sturgis, Committee. RESOLUTIONS BY HUNTINGTON BAR. Resolved, That it is with profound sorrow and regret that we learn of the death of Hon. John T. France, of the Adams County Bar of Decatur. The people of Adams county have lost, in his death, a good lawyer, a good citi-

zen, and above all a goal man; and we hereby tender our sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased, in their bereavement. Resolved, That a copy of this resolution lie forwarded to the bar of Decatur, and so many as can, without inconvenience, attend the funeral of the deceased. H. J. Paulus, President. C. W. Watkins, Secretary. exchange clippings. Os Mr. France it can be said that he was an able and strong lawyer, an honorable and exemplary citizen, a benefit to the community in which he lived, and that the world is better for his having lived in it; and no better than this can be said of any man. —Geneva Herald. John T. France, of Decatur, Indiana, is dead. Mr. France was a lawyer of ability and a democratic leader of his county. He was at one time prominently mentioned as a candidate for congress in the old eleventh district, and was favorably known to many democrats in Miami county. — Miami County Sentinel. Mr. France was one of the able attorneys of the state, and personally he was a charming man. He, with Mr. Hindman, of this city, and Mr. Baker, of Portland, defended Musser when he was tried in this city for the murder of Mrs. Stoltz. Mr. France’s death is a surprise. He was a rugged man, apparently in perfect health until he was taken sick last week.—Hartford City Telegram. Mr. France has many friends in this city who sincerely mourn his untimely "death. He was an attorney of great promise and was rapidly gaining distinction at the bar. He was a leading democrat of Adams county and would have been a candidate for judge on that ticket next year. Mr. France was one of the leading attorneys in the defense of Albert Musser, who was tried for murder in the Blackford circuit court and while he had an uphill fight his defense was an able one. — Hartford City Times. Mr. France was peculiarlv gifted in many ways. He was a very talented, successful lawyer. He also was a man who gained the profoundest esteem of all who knew him. He was of a genial pleasant disposition and his friends are without number, not only in Decatur, but all over the state. As a lawyer he was ranked among the foremost in northern Indiana. He was a big manly fellow and what he knew about law he knew. His death is a loss to the legal profession of this part of the state. —Berne Witness. John T. France, of Decatur, one of northern Indiana’s most prominent lawyers, died suddenly at his home on Sunday evening. He was stricken while engaged on a case Friday. Mr. France was an able lawyer, and a man of integrity, and a strong character. His friends were legion who mourn his death. The Knights of Pythias conducted the funeral, which was held in the Methodist church Wednesday. He was not a member of that church but of the Presbyterian. The bar of North Indiana has lost a valuable member.—Red Key Times. Mr. France has built up a large practice and was known as one of the ablest attorneys in the northern part of the state. He was a democrat, and a staunch one, in politics. In 1876 Mr. France was appointed presecuting attorney for Adams county, serving two years. In 1878 he was elected prosecutor for the twenty-sixth judicial circuit of which Wells county was a part and was re-elected in 1880. He was fearless in the discharge of his duties, and prosecuted some of the most noted criminal trials in the history of the state. He drew fourteen indictments for murder during his term, prosecuting nine of them. Among these was the King murder casein this county.-Bluffton Chronicle His death has not only brought a deep shadow of sorrow over the citizens of Decatur, but throughout the counties of Adams, Allen and we might say the state, as he was well known. Every one who knew him will deeply mourn his death, as he was a man who, when once gained friendship and acquaintance, it was steadfast. In 1872 and 1873 he was a resident of Monroeville, filling the position of clerk in the store of J. B. Worden, after which he returned to the home o f his parents in Decatur, and then began the study of law and by energy and determined study of Blackstone, he step by step advanced until he reached the high distinction he so justly deserved and the honor bestowed upon him by all who knew him.—Monroeville Breeze. “In the death of Mr. France, Indiana loses one of her brightest and strongest lawyers; the citizens of Decatur loses a kind, affable and gener ous neighbor, always willing and anxious to help those needing help; and the wife and sons have lost a true aud devoted husband and father. In the trial of a case, Mr. France was always courteous, kind and congenial to both court and opposing counsel, yet ever watchful of his client’s interests. A strong advocate before a jury, a careful trial lawyer, made him a dangerous adversary in a trial. He was a studious, hardworking man. and for the past ten or fifteen years the demands upon his time have been so arduous that he had not the physical ability to hold up under the strain. Mr. France has been taken away in the bloom of his usefulness. He had just begun to reap the benefits of his presistent efforts to success, and had his life been spared a few years longer he would undoubtedly have shown himself to be as able a jurist as he has been a lawyer, for he had just announced his candidacy for the nomination of Judge of Adams county, and would have undoubtedly been successful."' —J. Will Kelley in the Portland Evening Review.

Letters remaining unclaimed at the post office this week are for Mrs. Captina Clark, Miss Anna Toamer, C. W. Johnson 2, Miss Lila McCool, Sherman Nelson, Goldie Post. George Brock, Ed Bulis. Mrs. Anna Hitchcock. J. J. Dunean, Mrs. Lizzie Christ. Many New Cases. Our patrons are delighted with Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup, and they say that nothing equals this medicine for coughs, colds ami all throat and lung trouble. Several new eases have been added to the list that have been cured, where other medicines have failed to do the work. Dr. Marshall's Lung Svrup is taking the lead, fora genuine cough medicine it never fails to cure. The first dose gives relief aud guaranteed to give satisfaction. Sold everywhere. Price 35, 50 and SI. n , Very few people realize the amount of correspondence received by the president of the United States. It is said by gocd authority that the letters average twelve hundred a day. Eighty per cent of them never reach the eye of either the chief executive or his private secretary. They are sorted by the clerks under the direction of Private Secretary Porter, and sent to the proper departments for attention. The largest proportion of the letters ask for financial assistance. The next largest number pray for the president's assistance in purely personal matters. Glorious News Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile, of Washita. I. T. He writes: “Four bottles of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had caused her great suffering for years. Terrible sores would break out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no help; but her cure is complete and her health is excellent." This shows what thousands have proved that Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. It’s the supreme remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels, expells poisons, helps digestion, builds up strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by Page Blackburn, druggist. The scheme is afloat to erect somewhere in New York city a mammoth fire-proof structure covering eight city blocks, and to cost about §25,000,000, for the purpose of bringing together and to place under one roof the manufactured pruducts of the globe. The object is two-fold—-first, to educate the consumer to a realization of America’s pre-eminence in manufacture by a comparison of the industrial products of all nations; and, secondly, to enable the buyer, either native or foreign, to see competing products side by side and thus make his desired purchases without necessitating a visit to the various producing centers themselves. The meteoric showers last week were an utter failure. This great event was scheduled to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, although astronomers and star gazers looked for the fireworks all week. On the two nights mentioned a heavy layer of clouds prevented people in this locality telling whether the prophecy was a fake or not, but they know it was during the rest of the week. At all the stations and colleges over the world, disappointed watchers waited in vain and the theory is still only a myth and remembrance of our forefathers. Well its only thirty-three years more. Suppose we can wait if necessary. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas county, ss. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars' for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Frank J. Cheney. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December. A. D. 1886. A. W. Gleason. Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. Chenev & Co.. Toledo. Ohio. Sold by druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. n Each person who desires to secure an appointment as a censusenumerator must make a written application to the supervisor of the district in which he is a resident, giving his name in lull, sex and color, age, place of birth, legal residence, whether a citizen of the United States or not, facts concerning his education, profession or business, what offices, if any. have been held, occupation, previous experience in census work, physical condition and knowledge of the English and other languages. All persons will be selected for fitness, must be healthy, active, neat and ready with the pen, energetic and of pleasing address. No work will be done before July 1. 1900. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and this too, by a lady in this country. “Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly and could not sleep. She finally discovered away to recovery by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, and was so much relieved on taking first dose, that she slept all night; and with two bottles has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.” Thus writes W. C. Hammick Ac Co., of Shelby. N. C. Trial bottles free at Page Blackburn’s drug store. Regular size 50c and 81.00. Every bottle guaranteed. ‘ .fflj

MACARTHUR Begins His Northward March From Tariac For Bayombong, Province of New Vizcaya. Manila, Nov. 18.—General Mac Arthur •with the Thirty-sixth infantry, a battalion of the Seventeenth, a troop of the Fourth cavalary, several Gatlings and a detachment of the signal corps, has begun his northward advance from Tarlac. which will be continued to Bayombong, province of New Vizcaya. Situation In Kentucky. Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 21. —Tue democratic state campaign committee concedes that Taylor has a majority on toe face of the returns, but bases a hope of the election of the democratic ticket on throwing out the vote of Louisville, on , account of interference of Governor Bradley’s soldiers and Johnson aud Knox counties in which tissue ballots were used. Geobel managers announce they will not take an appeal from the decision of Judge Jones at Glasgow, where 1,193, majority of Nelson county votes, erronously certified for W. P. Taylor, were ordered counted for W. S. Taylor. In this state of the case, the vote of Jefferson, Knox aud Johnson must be wiped out to give Goebel a majority. Official Vote of Ohio. Columbus, 0., Nov. 21.—The canvass of the official vote in Ohio was completed yesterday afternoon. It shows that Judge Nash’s plurality is 49,023. The total vote cast was 908,159, divided as follows among the six candidates for governor: George K. Nash (Rep.), 417,199; John R. McLean (Dem.), 368,176; Seth H. Ellis (Union Reform). 7,799; George M. Hammel (Pro.), 5,825; Robert Bandiow (Socialist Labor), 2,439; Samuel M. Jones (non-partisan), 106,721. About 40,000 of the electors who voted for Jones did not vote for any other state candidate. Miners' Proposition Received Coolly. Boston, Nov. 18.—In the Knights of Labor general assembly yesterday the proposition of the United Mine Workers of America to turn over that body to the knights—l2,ooo miners—provided John Flannery, editor of The Trade Journal, was dropped from the order, was received coolly, as the assembly seemed to doubt the ability of the officials to make such a stupendous transfer without the 12,000 men having anything to say about it. Crew of the Charleston. Manila, Nov. 21. —The United States gunboat, Helena, has arrived at Cavite with the crew of the United States cruiser, Charleston, which was wrecked early in the month on a reef off the northwest coast of Luzon. AU the men are well. Yellow Fever at Vicksburg. Vicksburg, Miss., Nov. 21.—Alberta Johnson, white, aged four years, was today pronounced to have yellow fever. The sick child came from Jackson Nov. t, She is convalescing. Legal advertising. Notice of final settlement of bsTATE. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Gotleb Zucher. deceased, to appear in the Adams circuit court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the Bth day of December. 1899 and show cause, if any. why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not lie approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Fred Zucher. Adm’r Decatur. Indiana. Nov. 13,1899. 14-2 Shurger & Smith. Attorneys. Notice of final settlement of estate. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Henrich Hoile, deceased. to appear In the Adams circuit court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 18th day of December. 1899, 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 of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Frederick Holle, Administrator. Decatur, Ind.. Nov. 21.1899. 37-2 w R. K. Erwin. Attorney. APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE. To the citizens of the Second Ward of the city of Decatur. Adams county. Indiana, and all others whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that I. the under- i signed, a male inhabitant, over the age of twenty-one years, and a resident of said city. 1 county and state, will at the December term. 1899. of Board of Commissioners of said county and state, apply for a license to sell barter and give away tor the purpose of gain spiritous, vinous anl malt liquors in less quantities than a quart at a lime, with the privilege of allowing the same to be drank where sold. Will , aiso want to sell cigars and tobacco. The precise location of the premises on which I desire to sell, barter or give away said liquor, with the privilege of allowing the same to be drank thereon, is the front ground floor room of a two-story brick building situated on the south twenty-two feet in width off of in-: lot number fifty-two (52). in >aid city, county and state, said room where said liquors are to be sold, drank and given away is twenty-two i feet wide by seventy feet long and is a part of the building on said lot as is designated on the recorded plat of said city of Decatur, Indiana. 34-3 Charles D. Murray, Applicant. j REPLICATION FOB LIQUOR LICENSE. ■ To the citizens and inhabitants of the town j of Williams, in root township, and to the citizens and inhabitants of said Boot township. Adams county, Indiana: Notice is hereby given that I. John Hey. a male inhabitant of the State of Indiana, over the age of twenty-one years, and a person not In the habit of becoming intoxicated, will make application to the Board of Commissioners, of said county of Adams, at their next regular session, commencing on the first Monday in December, 1899. for a license to retail spiritous. vinous, malt and other intoxicating liquors in less quantities than a quart at a time, with the privilege of allowing the same to be drank on the premises whereon said liquors are to be sold. Said premises are situated as follows, to-wit: In and at the building > situated on the north twenty (20) feet of inlot number forty (40), In the original plat of tne town of Williams, m Boot township. Adams county. Indiana, as the same is recorded and designated on the recorded plat of said town. Said room in which the applicant desires to sell said intoxicating liquors is the front room ground floor in the one and one-balf story frame building on said Inlot and on the north twenty (20) feet thereof aforesaid. Said room being twenty (20) feet wide and thirty (30) feet in length, fronting on Perry street in said town of Williams Said applicant desires also to keep a lunch counter and cigar stand in said described room and sell cigars and tobacco therein. 34-3 John Het. Applicant.

i ,„COME TO | ; STAY.< ■ I am very highly pleased with X Decatur and Adams County, also of & ’ the kind treatment of its people, ® * both sociably and business. There- ® ) fore I have decided to locate here ; permanently. I very much desire & j your confidence and good will, also x a share of your patronage, and I ’ will try in every way to make my- 5s- ’ self worthy of it. At present I can ‘ positively sell good shoes cheaper i than my competitors, FOR THE REASON THAT I OBTAINED » THESE SHOES FOR LESS THAN X THEY WERE WORTH AND I $ EXPECT TO SELL THEM THE 7$ ) SAME WAY. For the purpose of @ i establishing a trade, I will quote > you a few prices to give you an 3, idea how I will sell shoes: x Ladies’sl.2s fine shoes for 89 c X Ladies’s2.so fine shoes for $1.4-9 * Ladies's3.oo fine shoes for 1.98 S i Ladies’s3.so Premier shoes, 2.50 t Men’s $1.50 satin calf shoes, 1.15 a. Men's $1.50 heavy shoe, 1,19 Men’s $2.00 fine shoe, 1.50 Men’s $3.00 and $3.50, very high grade, leather lined, 2.4-9 ’fc' ‘ In fact all kinds of shoes and ® j rubbers at proportionate low prices. Mr. Sol Billman, head clerk and manager of the shoe shop. X J. D. HOLMAN, j ; Proprietor. | i West side of Second st.

XrOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. The undersigned, administrator of the estate of Lydia Strickler, deceased, will offer for sale at public auction, at the late residence of the said Lydia Strickler, on Thursday, December 21, 1899, the following personal property, to-wit: Several head of work horses, several head of young horses, a number of milch cows, young cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry, wagons. harness, hay. a lot of wheat in the bin. a lot of oats, and all kinds of grain, including a lot of corn etc , plows harrows, and a complete outfit of farmer's tools and implements in good order. TERMS OF SALE. All under 15.00 cash in hand: all sums of 15.00 and over a credit of nine months will be given by the purchaser giving approved security to tbe satisfaction of the undersigned. Grant Strickler, Administrator, France & Son. Atty’s, 35-3 REPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE. Notice is hereby given to the citizens of the incorporated town of Berne, Adams county, and State of Indiana, that I. Jacob Hunziker, a male Inhabitant and resident of said town, a person over the age of twenty-one years, aud a person not in the habit of liecoming intoxicated. and a fit person to be entrusted with the saie of intoxicating liquors, will make application to the Board of Commiss oners. of the county of Adams, at their December session for the year 1899, for a license to sell spiritous. vinous and malt and other intoxicating liquors in less quantities thana quart at a time, with the privilege of allowing toe same to be drank on rhe premises where sold. Tbe place where 1 desire to sell said intoxicating liquors is on the ground floor in tbe two-story frame building fronting on Main street in said town, situated on the follow! ng described premises, to-wit: The west twenty-two (22) feet off of inlot number one (b. The room where I desire to sell aforesaid intoxicating liquors is twenty ■ 20) feet in width, forty-five ,45i feet tn length, and ten and one-half (10)4) feet in heighth. inside measurement, and has a one-story attachment on the rear. 1 will at the same time ask permission from said Board of Commissioners to keep and maintain a lunch counter in aforesaid room for the purpose of selling eatables. 3t3w Jacob Hunziker, Applicant. gHEKIFF’S SALE. 1 The state of Indiana. Adams county, ss: In the Adams circuit court of Adams couaty. Indiana. The Old Adams County Bank. I A Corporation. vs > No. 5940. Mary E Luckey, ■ J. Thomas W. Luckey. By virtue of an order of sale to me directed by the clerk of the Adams circuit court of said County and State. I have levied upon the realestate hereinafter mentioned and will expose for sale at public auction at the east doorof the court housein thecity of lieca- , tur, Adams County. Indiana, between the hours of 10 o’clock a. m. and 4 o’clock n. m. on Friday, December 15, 1899, The rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following described real estate, situated in Adams county. Indiana, towit: I Commencing at a point twenty-two (22) feet south of the northeast corner of inlot number | sixty-seven (67) in the town mow city» of De- ' <»tur as the same is designated on the I original recorded plat of said town, thence i running south along the east line of said lot aDG parallel with Second street, twenty-two (S) feet, thenee west parallel with south line of said lot one hundred and thirty-two (132) • feet to the alley, thence north along the east [line of said alley twenty-two feet, thence

east parallel with the north line of said lot one hcndred and thirty-two (132) feet to place of beginning. And on failure to realize therefrom the full amount of judgement, interest thereon and costs. I will at the same time and in the same manner aforesaid, offer for sale the fee simple of the above described premises. Taken as the property of Mary E. Luckey and J. Thomas XV. Luckey to satistv said order of sale, this 22nd day of November. I'-'-*' 37-3 DANIEL N. ERWIN. Sheriff A DMINISTRATOR S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estateof Henry Bisehoir. deceased, will offer for sale at public auction, at the late residence of the decedent, about eight andone-balf miles northeast of Decatur, and one and one-half miles northwest of Broadlieck school house in t'nion township. Adams county, Indiana, on Friday. December 1, 1899, the personal property of said estate, consisting of two horses, to cows, seven hogs, one three-year-old colt, one suckling colt, ten head of shoats. farm wagon, double set ot work harness, one surrey, buggy harness, one plow, corn cultivators harrow. McCormick mower. Champion binder, hay. about 2*o bushels of oats about 490 shocks of corn, farming implements, household and kitchen furniture, and other articles. TERMS OF SALE. For all amounts not exceeding live dollars, cash in hand. For amounts of five dollar' and upwards, a credit of nine months will 1-e given. Note bearing six ner cent, interest after maturity, with approved security and waiving valuation or appraisement laws, will be required. Herman F. Reinking. Administrator. James T. Merryman. Attorney. v OTICE OF HEARING OF DITCH PETI--A TION. In the matter of the petition of Fred Heffner. Notice is hereby given that a petition babeen filed with the auditor of Adams county state of Indiana, and viewers have been appointed who have viewed and reported said view, which is on file in my office. The hearing of said petition upon its merits will be on Wednesday, December 6, 1899, the same being the third day of the Dec. term. 1899, of the Board of Comissioners or ! Adams county. Indiana. , t . The praver of said petition is that a ditcn be constructed on the following route, to-wit. Commencing at a point two (2) rods sou tn and three (3i rods west of the northeast corner of the northeast quarter of section tenji township twenty-five (25) north, rang* flrteen (15) east, in Adams county, Indiana, running thence east four (4) rods, thence north alonthe east side of the public highwayl»roas. thence north 67 degrees west 29 rods, thence north 79 degrees west 12 rods, thence north *• degrees west 12 rods, thence north 72 degreewest 12 rods, thence north 32 degrees west •> rods, thence north 37 degrees westJbroos; thence north 40 degrees west 48 rod- 1 west 9 rods thence north 11 degrees west rods, thence west 35 rods, thence south J aegrees west 32 rods, thence north <3 degreewest 22 rods, thence north 34 degrees west* rods, thence north 72 degrees west j-kj-. thence north 60 degrees west 12 rods, tnenev south 70 degrees west 26 rods, thence south degrees west 7 rods, thence south 56 degree? west 12 rods, thence north 81 degrees west i_ rods, thence west 125 feet and terminating i the laige ditch or drain heretofore and known as the Geo. F. Hoffman point thirty-one (31) rods north and thirty-* ■ (36) rods west of the northwest corner oft north half of the south half of the nortnwe. quarter of section three (3) township an range heretofore mentioned. , , Passing through, also affecting, the lands Geo. Heffner, Chas. K&ttick, EliißatticK. J- • Luthman. John G Kuhn, Fred Kuhn. Ricba Hotmire. W. C. Baker. John Sipe. A. J. Ha • Bert rum Parr. Conrad Heffner. Eliz Det • Anthony Koch, Theo. W. Baker, Fred Heffner. John Leistner. H. C. Becker. Jefferson to* u ship benefit for public highway, also Mer county benefit for public highway, Noah Mangold. 35-3 Auditor Adams County.