Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 264, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 November 1919 — A PUBLIC SALE OF FARM AND LIVESTOCK. [ARTICLE]

A PUBLIC SALE OF FARM AND LIVESTOCK.

Not having time to look after my farming interest, I have decided to sell at public auction at my farm four and one-half miles northwest of Mt. Ayr, Indiana, on FRIDAY, NOV. 7, 1919, the following described real estate and personal property: LAND— The east half of the northeast quarter of section four, township twenty-nine north, range West of 2nd principal meridian. This farm contains 82 72-100 acres, lies t on the north line in Jackson township - 4 % “miles northwest oT Mt 7 Ayr--~ Has fair house and barn, a fenced with 50-in ch woven wire, splendid deep well and 20 acres Farm is situated in a splendid community, close to school, has rural mail service, telephone and is situated on a main stone road into Chicago. SoH is of a sandy nature, but none high. Big outlet tile across north forty. All clear land, except about twelve acres email timber in pasture. Forty acres cm be farmed to corn the coining year. This is a farm that can be made into a fine home. Will sell at 2:00 o’clock—This farm will sell at exactly 2 o’clock. Everything v-Ull hzlt at that hour and the farailwill be sold. Will show farm any time'. I will be pleased to show farm to any- prospective buyer any time. Call at my store in Mt. Ayr and I will drive you out to the farm. Four Horses —Two maresf’and two colts. 1 light bay, .1 dark, bay mare, each 10 years old, as faithful farm animals as can be found, both supposed to be safely in foal by Brunton Jack; 2 good spring colts, both bays and very good matches, 1 mare and 1 horse. 16 Cattle —5 milch cows, eleven ealves; four of the five cows are giving milk, other one to freshen in a few months. All in calf by the Makeever Shorthorn bull; 11 good stock calves, 6 heifers, 5 bulls, including a Fairfax of exceptional breeding. 8 Sheep—3 good ewes; 1 buck and early spring lambs. These sheep are good stock and in good condition. T

9 Geese — 9 pure-bred Big Dry Land geese will be sold in mates of threes. Rick Oats Hay—A big rick fine oats hay, containing about 15 tons; was cut when just turning and put up without a drop of rain. As fine a feed as timothy hay. 200 Sacks Potatoes — Have about 200 sacks of Early Ohio potatoes stored in afi open building that will have to be moved very soon on account of approaching cold weather. I will, therefore, sell whatever I have of the 200 sacks on sale day and on the sale terms. 100 Ladies’ and Childrens’ Coats —These coats consists of children’s, Misses’ and Ladies’ sizes and are of exceptionally fine grade material. Most of them all wool, good styles and fine warm coats. We are crowded for room and are selling these to discontinue handling this line ’of merchandise. Wagon, Harness and Farm Machinery—New triple box wagon, hardly run enough to smooth the spindles, never had a real load on yet, an especially easy runner; new double work harness; one set single harness; 16-inch walking breaking plow; riding cultivator; spading disc; spike-tooth harrow; corn planter; International gas engine; new pump jack, and many other articles too numerous to mention. Terms of Sale— The farm will be sold on a payment of SSOO on day of sale and terms on balance to suit purchaser. ,On the personal property, all sums of $lO and under, cash in hand; all sums over $ 10, a credit of 10 months will be given, notes bearing 6 per cent from date if paid at maturity; if not paid at maturity, 8 per cent will be charged from date. 2 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. W. R. LEE, Mt. Ayr. C. M. Martin, Auctioneer. Lunch by Ladies’ Aid.

Don’t forget the fried chicken supper the young ladies are serving at the parochial school hall, Saturday evening, November Ist, commencing at 5 o’clock. You will be welcome.