Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 90, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1917 — Page 6

Stock and Implement Sales

BIG PUBLIC SALE • As I have decided to move to Montana, I will sell at public auction at my residence, op the L. L. Miller estate, 1 mile south and M mile west of Parr, 9 miles northwest of Rensselaer and 8 miles northeast of Mt. Ayr, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 1917, 10 Head of Horses And Colts—Consisting of 1 black mare, coming 4 years old, in foal to Percheron ■horse, wt. '1620; 1 black mare, coming 5 years old, wt, 1320; 1 sorrel mare, wt. . 1300, a good brood mare; 1 general purpose team, 6 and 7 years old, well • - - broke, single and double, wt. 2340; 1 bay mare, coming 9 years old, in foal to jack, wt. 1400. These mares are sound and good workers.; 1 sorrel Alley',coming 3 years old; 1 black Alley., coming 2 years old; 2 last spring colts, good ones. 5 Head of Cattle — Consisting of 1 black cow, coming 7 years old, with calf by side; 1 Jersey cow, coming 7 years bld, will be fresh in March; 1 Jersey cow, 6 years old, will be fresh before day of sale; 2 heifer calves, coming 1 year old. 11 Head of Hogs— Consisting of 1 brood sow, and 10 shotes, wt. about 60 pounds each, good ones.

Wagons and Implements- — ConBisting of 1 Birdsell wagon, 3-inch tire, nearly new; 1 spring wagon; 1 top buggy, bought new last spring and is practically as good as new; 1 Corn King manure spreader, in good running order; 1 16-inch Janesville sulky plow; 2 walking ©lows; 1 15-foot flexible harrow; 1 John Deere disc, 7-foot cut; 2 riding cultivators; 1, Kentucky corn planter,, bought new last spring with 80 rods of wire; 1 Hayes corn planter with fertilizer attachment, nearly new; 1 hay rake; 1 hay rack; several , sets of doubletrees; 1 iron kettle. Most of these tools have been used only a few years and are nearly as good as new. Household Goods — Consisting of 1 soft coal heater; 1 kitchen range; 1 cupboard; 1 cabinet; 1 bureau; 1 set of chairs; several bedsteads with springs; several dozen crocks, and other articles of minor importance. Terms— A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO with 6 per cent interest from date; if not paid when due 8 per cent from date. 2 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. LEVI M. MILLER. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. C.' G. Spitler, Clerk. ■> Hot lunch by Ladies’ Aid of Parr. _?

BIG PUBLIC SALE As I a ingoing to move away I •will sell at public sale at my residence, 1 mile north and 3 miles west of Remington, on the Martin Bockma farm, commencing- at 10 o’clock a. m., on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 19.17 7 Head of Horses — Consisting of 1 grey mare, 5 years old, wt. 1200; 1 grey mare, 7 years old, wt. 16 00, 1 black thoroughbred trotting mare, with papers, 4 years old, wt. 10 00; 1 brown mare, 7 years old, wt. 1100, in foal; 1 brown mare, 10 years old, wt. 1050; 1 bay mare, coming 3—years old, wt. 1050; 1 black mare, coming 3 years old', wt. 1100. 14 Head of Cattle — Consisting of I black cow, 4 years old, calf by side; 1 red cow, 3 years old, fresh by day of sale; 1 red cow, 5 years old, fresh 'm April: 1 red cow, 5 years old, fresh in„ May: 1 bl;vk Holstein cow, 6 years old, fre h in ; August; 1 black heifer, 3, years old, fresh in September; 8 yearling calves. ■ Implements. Wagons. Etc.—-Con-sisting of 1 Deering binder, 8-foot Jy-. - ■ v /. •; ' cut, new; 1 Oliver gang, plow; 1 John Deere sulky plow; 1 «3-section harrow; 1 . Tower gopher; 1 McCormick mower; 1 Gale corn planter with fertilizer attachment and 160 rods wire; 1 Bully Boy cultivator with gopher attachment; 1 Corn King manure spreader; 1 9faat disc; 1 endgate seeder; 1 walkring cultivator; 1 Bradley 2-row cultivator; 1 new Rock Island wagon with 41-ineh bed, 3-inch tire; 1 Milburn wagon, with 40inch bed, 3-inch tire; hay rack; gravel bed; hay fork and rope; butchering kettle; small horse trough; 10 bushels good seed corn.; 50-gallon coal oil tank; 50-gallon steel barrel, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms— slo and under cash in band; on sums over $lO a credit of II months will be given, purchaser executing aote with approved security bearing 5 per cent interest from date if paid when due; if not paid when due 8 per cent interest from date; 5 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit- No property to be removed until settled for. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. Harvey Williams, Auctioneer. Ellis Jones, Clerk. . Hot lunch on ground. BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will offer at public sale at his residence in Gif.

- v ■' ford, the following peWonal property, commencing at 10 a. m., on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1917 10 Head of Horses — -Consisting of 1 dapple grey mare; 5 years old. in foal,, wt. “1500; 1 bay mare, 5 years old, in foal, wt. 1250; 1 black mare, 9 years old, in foal, wt. 1350; ■ r ■ 1 team sorrel mares, 7 and 9 years old, in foal, wt. 1100 each; Icorn 4 - ing 2-year-old filly, wt. 10 00: 1 bay horse, “ 9 years old, wt. 1000; 1 black mare, 6 years old, wt. 1000; 2 spring colts, good ones. - 2 Good Milk Cows— Both coming 2 years old, one will be fresh by day of sale; both of these cows are extra good ones. Implements. Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 1 Studebaker /wagon with trippie box and 3 1-4 inch tires, good as new; 1 top buggy with pole and shafts, 1 top buggy, 1 David Bradley corn planter and 80 rods of wire, only planted 20 acres; 1 -sulky breaking plow, ploughed 50 acres, in good condition; 1 Goodenough sulky plow, 1 J. I. Case ridingcultivator, 1 riding cultivator. 1 14-inch breaking plow, 1 3-sec-tion harrow, 1 2-section steel harrow, 1 set gravel boards, 1 set of buggy harness, 1 set single driving harness, 3 sets work harness, 1 set 2-inch tug harness, 1 set 1%-inch tug harness, both good as new; 1 set high hame harness; 15 fullblood Wyandotte hens, 3 some mixed chickens, and numerous other articles.

Terms— slo and under cash, on sums over $lO a credit of 10 months will bp given, purchaser giving note with approved security without interest if paid when due; otherwise 8 per cent from date. 6 per cent oft for cash where entitled to credit. EARL HANIFORD. Col. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. T. M. Callahan, Clerk. Hot lunch on the ground.

BIG PUBLIC SALE As I am going to quit farming in this locality, I will sell at. public auction at my residence, on the Warren Wilson farm, 3 miles south of Gpodland, % mile west and 2 miles north of Wadena, 2 miles east and 7 miles north of Fowler, sale beginning at 10 a. m., sharp, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1917, 14 Head of Good Horses^—Consisting of 1 black gelding, 5 years old, wt. 1880; black gelding. 5 years old, wt. 1770; black gelding. 5 years old, wt. 1770; black mare, 5 years old, wt. 1740; black gelding, 5 years old, wt. 1720; black gelding, 7 years old, wt. 1670; black gelding, 2 years old, wt. 1710; bay mare, .2 years old, wt. 1610; black mare, 5 years old, wt. 1580; black mare, 3 years old, wt. 1 550; bay mare, 9 years old, wt. 1310; bay mare, 1 year old, wt. 1030; black gelding, 1 year old, wt. 1000; spring mare colt, wt. 700. This is as good a lot of young heavy draft horses as will go through any sale ring this season. Practically all sound.

5 Head of Cattle —Consisting of 1 red cow, 9 years old, giving milk, fresh in spring: 1 white face cow. 5 years old, giving milk, fresh in summer; 1 red cow, 3 years old, giving milk, fresh in spring: 1 white face heifer, fresh Ln spring; 1 .fall heifer calf. f» Head of Hogs—6 head of full -blooded Duroc gilts, bred to farrow April Average wt. about 200 pounds each. Farm Implements—Consisting of 1 8-foot McCormick binder, good ns new: Farmer’s Friend grain dump, wittr 42-foot spout, new: low down' manure spreader, new ; J. I. Case gang" plow, new: I’. , & O. sulky plow: J. I. Case corn ; planter, new, with 160 rods of wire: d’. & Q. corn planter, with 160 rods of wire: McCormick mower, 6-foot cut; P & O. 2-row cultivator; with gophers-, new; 2 J. I. Case 2-row cultivators, -with gophers, new; Avery riding cultivator, with gophers: 3 Sears riding cultivators with gophers; 14-inch walking plow, new; 9-foot solid. wheel disc, with trucks, new; 2 9-foot cutaway discs,/- with trucks, .new; 1 8-foot flexible harrow; 20-foot flexible harrow, new;' 2 ' harrow carts: double fan endgate seeder with cart; new Birdsell wagon, 40-inch bed. 3-inch tire; Weber wagon, 40inch bed, in good condition; Lansing wagon, 40-inch bed; Columbus wagon, 40-inch bed: hayrack, with straw frame and cob rack: hay rack: 2. sets gravel boards (2 yards each); top buggy: 6 sets of heavy team harness, new: set of double driving harness; set of single harness’: 5 sets of fly nets, nearly new; 16 good heavy leather collars; 15 leather halters; 1-horse gasoline engine in good condition; pump jack; fanning mill, new; Stewart horse clipper with sheep shearing attachment: clipper blade grinder; hog fountains, new: 2 extra good hog houses, 10x12 feet; about 6 bushels of Yellow Dent seed corn: of the small clover seed; 10 tons good mixed hay in mow; also some household goods and many small articles too numerous to mention. Terms— A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO with 5 per' cent interest from date; if not paid at maturity 8 per cent from date. 3 per cent, off for cash where entitled to credit. WALTER SNYDER. Harvey'Williams, Auctioneer. .

Otis Shepard, Clerk. vin case of rain, sale will be held in large stock barn. BIG PUBLIC SALE i HaVing decided to quit farming, I wilL-Soll a-' jutdie sale' at the I. L. Brady farm. 3 miles south and 4 miles east of Rensselaer, and 2 milps south of Crockett cemetery and 1 mile north of the Queen City school house in Milroy township, commencing at 10 a, m., on

FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 16, 1917, the following personal property: 3 Head of Horses —I .black horse, 7 years old. wt. 1150. lady broke, double and single: dun horse, 11 years- old, wt- 1160; bay horse, 3 years old, wt. 900. 9 Head of Cow— 1 Holstein cow, 7 years old. fresh next May; Hereford cow, 5 years old, fresh in, June; Hereford heifer, 3 years' old, fresh next May; brindlo cow, 8 years old, fresh next March; red and white, heifer,- 2 years old. bred, Test of each cow's milk will be given 'at the- sale. Full blood Poland China brood, sow, bred to full blood Poland China boar, will farrow’ March 15.

Farm Tools— Osborne grain bind-* er, 6-ft,, good as new, complete with tongue truck; Case corn planter and fertilizer 80 -rods wire- and -wheel guages, good as new; Peoria endgate seeder, new; 3-section flexible harrow, wood: 2 Dutch Uncle cultivators, in firstclass condition: Avery cultivator; 2 Scotch Clipper 14-inch steel walk-' ing plows; Gale 14-inch steel walking plow; Weber wagon with 38inch box; Bettendorf wagon gear, good as new; hay rack; 3 sets work harness, 1 set new; single buggy and harness; Blue Belle cream separator in good condition. Household Goods— -3 stoves, one range, 1 coal and wood heater and 1 wood heating stove, 10-ft. table; 6 chairs, 4 rockers, couch, dresser, 3 cupboards, 3 pieces linoleum. Terms—slo and under cash; on all sums over $lO a credit of 12 months will be given with 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due: if not paid when due 8 per cent from date; 4 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. CHARLES SCHWANKE. Col. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk.

BIG PUBLIC SALE As we are short of feed and want to reduce our stock we will sell at public auction on the “Suitsus Ranch” % mile east and % mile north of Lee" commencing at 10:30 a. m., on MONDAY. FEBRUARY 12, 1917, 9 Horses and Mules— 3 dark grey geldings coming 5 years old, wt. 1450 to 1600, sound and right every way; 1 span mules 4 and 5 years, have plenty of snap and are sound; brown mare 12 years old, a good serviceable mare; grey mare 11 years, old, good’’brood mare; 1 high-grade Percheron stallion, 8 years old, sound and is a breeder and worker, will make money anywhere; 1 Shetland pony colt, a dandy. 48 Cattle— 22 cows all of good color and good quality. Most of these cows are springing heavy and are good milkers; 10 2-year-old heifers, bred. All cow’s and heifers of breeding age are bred to pure-bred and registered Aberdeen Angus bulls; 16-yearlings, 7 heifers, 9 steers, red and black. 15 Hogs and 20 Sheep— ls tried brood sows, bred to a registered O. I. C. male. These are a great lot of brood sows, the top of our bunch; 20 head black-face breeding ewes. Implements, Etc.— l set breeching harness; 23-section harrows: 1 wagon and rack; 1 top buggy and many other articles. Terms— -10 months’ time, usual terms and conditions. HORTON & HELTZEL. J. H. .Hepp, Auctioneer. C. C. Middelstadt, Clerk. Hot lunch by Ladies’ Aid of Lee.

BIG PUBLIC SALE As I am going to move to Wisconsin ,1 will sell at public sale at the Wickersham farm, leg- miles least of Goodland, beginning at 10 a. m. sharp, on ■ MONDAY. FEBRUARY 12," 1917, 9 Head of Horses—l roan horse, 4, years old, wt. 1400; 1 roan horse, 5. years old, wt. 120 0, this pair sound and well matched; 1 span Of brown mules, Wt, 2400, 8 years old, a dandy good pair; 1 grey mare. 12 years old, wt. 14'00, a good worker; 1 bay mare, 9 years old, wt. 1550, broke to all harness and perfectly gentle,- safe , for women and children to drive; 1 grey mare, 2 years old; 1 roan mare, 1 year old; 1 • black mare, 1 (year old. Head of Cattle—l red cow. 4 years bld, giving 4 gallons of milk per day, a good one; 1 red 'cow, 7 years old, fresh in March: i 1 red cow, 10 years old, fresh in March; 1 red cow, 5 years old. I fresh in February: 1 red cow, 6‘ ■years old, fresh in February; 1 j red cow, 3 years old, fresh in February; 1 red cow, 3 years old, fresh 'in March; 1 red cow, 3 years old, i fresh in May; 1 roan cow, 3 'years old, fresh in spring; 1 red cow, 3 years old, fresh in spring; 1 red cow, 10 years old, fresh in spring; 2 2-year-old heifers, fresh by day of sale; 3 2-year-bid /heifers, fresh in spring; 7 head of ! yearling steers, corn, fed, average about 800 pounds each, good ones; 7 head of spring heifers, good ones, 3 bull calves, reds; 1 roan Shorthorn bull, 18 .months old, a good one; 2 spring, steer calves. These cattle are all well bred Shorthorn. 19 Head of Hogs— Consisting of 4 brood sows, bred to farrow in April; 6 head of shotes, average about 80 pounds each: 9 head of shotes, average about 40 pounds. Farm Implements;— Consisting of 1 Osborn binder, 8-foot cut, with trucks, good as new; Meadows grain dump, 48 feet of elevator, in good condition; John Deere corn planter, with 160 rods of wire; Janesville solid wheel disc, nearly new; 7-foot John Deere disc; John Deere riding cultivator; Hayes rid-

ing cultivator, both new; Tower gopher; 20-foot harrow; 8-foot corrugated roller; Moline sulky plow; riding cultivator with gopher attachments; Peoria endgate doublefan seeder; hay rake; feed grinder; 3-inch tire wagon, 38-inch box bed, nearly new; narrow tire wagon; top buggy; 2 sets of team harness; 6 leather collars; set of single harness; leather halters; hand corn shelter and many' other small articles too numerous to mention. 75 Leghorn Hens, 6 full-blood Plymouth Rock roosters. 20 Tons of Good Timothy Hay in mow. iTerms —A credit of 11 months will be given on sums over $lO with 5 per cent interest from date; if not paid when due 8 per cent interest from date. 3 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. ERNEST CAPES. Harvey Williams, Auctioneer. Otrs Shepard, Clerk. Hot' lunch on grounds.

BIG PUBLIC SALE As 1 am going to quit farming, I will offer at public auction at my ■ residence, the Thompson farm, 1 mile east of Faij; Oaks, commencing at 10 a. m., on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1917, 6 Head of Horses —Consisting of 1 black .mare, 5 years old, wt. 1200, tin foal to Percheron stallion; 1 sorrel mare, 6 years old, wt. 1250, in foal to Percheron stallion; 1 black horse, 5 years old, wt. 1200; 1 black horse, 4 years old, wt. 1300; 1 black mare, 6 years old, wt. 1200; 1 yearling colt. 2 Head of Cattle — Consisting of. 1 5-year-old white-faced cow, will be fresh April 1, and 1 coming 2-year-old heifer. Farm Tools— -Consisting of 1 broad-tire wagon, with triple bed; 1 Deering binder, 6-foot cut; 1 3section harrow, w’ith cart; 1 6-foot disc; 1 16-inch walking plow; 1 14inch walking plow; 1 15-gallon cast iron feed cooker; 75 bushels corn; 4 dozen chickens, and other articles not mentioned here. Terms— A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO without interest if paid when due: if not paid when due 8 per cent interest from date. 5 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. FRANK GARRIOTT. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. E. P. Lane, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds.

BIG PUBLIC SALE As I am going to quit farming, I will sell at public auction at my farm 7 miles southwest of Rensselaer, at “Lamson Bridge,” commencing at 10 a. m., on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1917, 7 Head of Horses — Consisting of 1 bay mare, 12 years old, wt. 1400; 1 gray mare, 10 years old, wt. 1590; 1 roan mare, 4 years old, wt. 1700; 1 brown mare, 2 years old, wt. 1300. These mares are supposed to be in foal; 1 brown, mare, 6 years old, wt. 1590; 1 gray mare, 6 years old, wt. 1500; 1 bay ADD TO LAMSON SALE gelding, 2 years old, wt. 1400 ;• 1 pure bred and years old, Major, No. 79,the Michael Ringeisen pure-bred sire and dam. 20 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 1 red cow, will be fresh by May 1; 5 black cow’s and 1 red coiv, all with calf by side; 1 spotted cow, will be fresh in Mhy or before; ,1 black cow, will be fresh in April; 1 black cow’, will be fresh in February; Krista Boy, registered Aber-deen-Angus bull, 6 years old; .1 black bull calf, - 6 months old; 2 hejfer calves, 5 and 6 months old. Farm Implements-—Consisting of 1 §-foot Deering binder, with tongue and trucks, in good condition; 1 hay rake: 1 corn planter, good as new. With 160 rods of wire; 1 Sil re-drop corn planter, with SO rods of wire: 1 Western Manure spreader; 2 Avery riding cultivators, with gopher attachment; 1 12-inch J. I. C. gang plow, good as new;; 1- 16-inch walking plow:' 1 16-inch- sulky plow; 1 fan endgate seeder: 1 3-section harrow; 1 2-section ..harrow; 1 disc, with trucks; 1 spader, with trucks and tongue; IStudebaker wagon, 3-inch tire, 38-inch box and seat; 1' Studebaker wagon, 3-inch tire, 38-inch box; 1 truck wagoh, .with 38-inch box, iron wheels and hay ladder; I tight-bottom hay rack; 1 feed sled; 1 single buggy, good as new; 1 2-horse carriage: 1 2horse hack; 3 sets, of heavy work harness; 2 sets of light driving, harness; 1 set single harness; 7 leather collars; 2 saddles; 1 handcorn shelley; 1 tank heater; 1 grindstone; 1 wool press; 1 large iron kettle; 1 12-gallon copper kettle; pitch forks, saws and shovels: kitchen cabinet; base-burner and cook stove; sausage grinder and few other household articles. Terms—A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO without interest if paid when due: if not paid at maturity 8 per cent from date. 5 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. JAMES E. LAMSON. Col. Fred A. Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk.

BIG PUBLIC SALE As I am going to quit farming and devote my time to dredging, I will offer at public auction at my residence, 1 mile east and % mile north of Parr, on the old Hartsell farm, commencing at 10 a. m., on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1917, 7 Head of Horses— -Consisting of

1 bay gelding,[ coming 5 years old, wt, about 1500; 1 dark bay mare, coming 4 years old, wt. 1300;. 1 black mare, coming 8 years old, wt. 1200; 1 bay mare, coming 8 years old, wt. 1200; 1 coming 2-year-old colt; 2 coming yearling horse colts. 27 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 12 milch cows, ranging from 4 to 8 years old, 3 fresh now, more fresh by day of sale, rest by April 1; 13 coming yearling calves; 1 Hereford bull; 1 yearling Shorthorn bull, papers furnished for latter. 62 Head of Hogs— Consisting of 40 shotes, weighing from 60 to 100 pounds, some good pure-bred Durocs in this bunch, but not eligible to .register; 9 brood sows, 2 with pigs now, rest to farrow in March and April; . 1 full-blood Duroc male hog. 24 tons Of Timothy Hay, more or less; 500 bushels of corn, more or less. Farm Tools— Consisting of 1 Nisco manure spreader, almost new; 1 J. I. Case corn planter, fertilizer attachment. almost new; 1 Bradley corn planter; 2 Sattley riding cultivators; 1 Sattley walking cultivator; 1 14-inch Oliver gang plow; 1 16-inch walking plow; 1 8-foo’t Johnson binder; 1 5-foot Deering mower; 1 Studebaker wagon, double box, 3-inch tire; 1 Birdsell wag<y, 3-inch tire; 1 set hay ladders; 1 disc, 7-foot! t 3-section wood-frame harrow; 1 hay gatherer and derrick; 2 sets of tug harness, 1- set breechen: 1 set chain harness; 3 bushels of clover seed, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms— A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO, with 6 per cent interest from date; if not paid at maturity 8 per cent interest from date. 2 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. CLYDE GUNYON. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch by Rosebud Sunday School.

JOINT PUBLIC SALE Having more stock than we can /pasture, we, the undersigned, will offer at public auction on the Frank Hayes farm, 6 % miles north and 214 miles east of Rensselaer, commencing promptly at 10 a. m., on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917, 3 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 black mare, coming 4 years old, wt. 1300; 1 bay mare, coming 3 years old, wt. 1100; 1 black horse, coming 3 years old, wt. 1150. 27 Head of Cattle — Consisting of 6 2-year-old Jersey heifers, fresh in. spring; 2 yearling Jersey heifers. V (These 8 heifers have the quality for dairy cows);l 2-year-old Durham heifer, fresh in spring; 1 red cow, 3 years old, fresh in March; 1 spotted cow, 6 years old, fresh In March; 1 Hereford bull, 3 years old, wt. 1600; 5 coming 2-year-old steers, w T t. 900 each; 4 yearlings, 1 steer, 3 heifers; 6 last spring calves, in good condition. “14 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 2 brood sows, will farrow about April 10; 12 shotes, wt. 60 to 100 pounds each. Terms— A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO with 6 per cent interest from date; if not paid at maturity 8 per cent from date. 2 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. W. F. HAYES, SAM SCOTT. John G. Culp, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on ground.

BIG PUBLIC SALE I will offer at public auction at my residence, on the W. E. Leek farm, 6 mjl'es west and 1- mile south of Rensselaer, 3 miles south and 2 miles east of Mt. Ayr, 1 mile north and 2 miles east of Julian, commencing at 10 a. m., on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1917 5 Head Horses—l bay mare, 7 years old. wt. 1500: 1 black horse, 5 years old, wt. 1600: I‘bay horse, 6 years old, wt. 1500; 1 brown mare, .10 years old. wt. 1 350; 1 coming 2-year,-bld horse colt: . 11 Head Cattle- —1 spotted cow coming 6, giving milk, fresh, first of May; 1 red cow, 6 years, giving milk; 1 red heifer, coming 4, fresh in spring; 1 red cow, 8 years; i red heifer, 2 years; 3 coming >21 steer and 2 heifers; 6 last spring calves, 3 ' heifers, 2 steers. ’

Farm Implements —-1 3-inch tire wagon with triple box; 1 old narrow tire wagon; 1 iron wheel truck wagon with rack; 1 Deering binder, 6 ft,, with trucks; 1 Deering mowing machine; 1 2-horse hay rake; 1 Black Eagle corn planter with fertilizer attachment, new last spring; 1 Emerson 12-inch gang plow, new last spring; 1 Janesville 16-inch sulky plow; 1 walking plow; 1 Tower gopher; 1 Avery riding cultivator; 1 3-section wood frame harrow; 1 John Deere spader, 7 ft.; 1 endgate seeder , with box; 1 single buggy; 1 buggy pole; 1 mud boat? 3 sets work harness; 1 set double driving harness; 1 single harness: 1 fanning mill; 1 Mogul coal oil pump engine with jack; 1 horse power, new last spring; 1 No. 2 Sharpless cream separator; pitchforks, shovels, saws and other articles too numerous to mention. 3 stacks of hay. Termsi— lo months credit without interest on approved security or 5 per cent off for cash on sums over $lO. If not paid when due 8 per cent from date. Sums of $lO and Under cash. No property to be removed until settled for. • EARL LEEK. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds.

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BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at pub-' lie sale ait the James Donrielly farm. 2 miles north and one-half mileeast of Rensselaer, beginning at 10 a. m., on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1917 2 Head Horses — Brown gelding, 4 years, wt. 1500, sound, well broke and an extra good worker; grey mare, 12 years, wt. 1550, sound, a good worker and in sods to Barkley horse. About 15 tons of good timothy hay in stacks. 125 bushels of extra good yellow ear corn in crib. A few bushels of seed corn. 13 Head Cattle — Part Jersey cow 6 years; Polled Durham cow, G. years; Shorthorn cow, 8 years: Hereford cow, 4 years; Hereford heifer, 2 years. These five cows are all bred to a full-blood Shorthorn bull; Hereford cow 4 years bred to Hereford bull; 2 2-year-old steers, good ones; 5 yearling calves, 4 Herefords and 1 Shorthorn. Farm Tools — Wide tire Studebaker wagon and triple box, in good condition; narrow’ tire wagon running gear; Gale sulky plow, 16-in., plowed 20 acres, good as new: Avery cultivator with gopher attachment; walking cultivator, good one; 16-inch walking plow with jointer, good as new;'7-foot Bradley disc with truck: Black Hawk corn planter and 80 rods wire; Milw’aukee mowing machine, in good condition; McCormick hay rake; i-horse weeder; 1 set work harness, in good condition; 1 incubator, good as new; feed cutter with blower, good as new; tank heater; several good pitch forks and other small articles. Terms—slo and under cash; oh all sums over $lO a credit of 10 months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security drawing 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due; if not paid when due, notes to draw 8 per cent from date; 2 per cent discount for cash where entitled to, credit. FLETCHER RAMEY. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk.

BIG PUBLIC SALE As I am going to move to Illinois, I Will sell at public auction at my place, 7 miles north and 1% miles east of Rensselaer and 1 % miles east of Aix, the following property, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 1917, 11 Head of Horses — Consisting of 1 9-year-old bay horse, wt. 1400; 1 horse, 5 years old, general purpose horse, wt. 1200; 1 bay mare. 12 years old, in foal to Herman Schultz horse, wt. 1050; 1 coming 3-year-old bay mare, wt. 1200; 1 sorrel gelding, coming 3 years old, x trotting stock, wt. about 1100; 1 mare, 2 years old; 1 yearling colt; 4 spring horse colts, good ones. 14 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 1 red cow, 9 years old, calf by side; 1 red cow, 4 years old, giving milk; 1 black cow, 5 - years old, will be fresh soon; 3 2-year-old heifers, will be fresh jn April 2-year-old heifers, in l&Shorthorn bull nearly fuH*olood, will be 2 years old in March, a good one; 2 yearling steers; 1 8-months-old bull calf, a good one. These cattle are all in good condition. Farm Implements— —Consisting of 1 Buckeye fertilizer drill, used only two seasons, a good one: - 1 David Bradley corn planter with fertilizer attachment and' 80 rods of wire; 1 old wagbn; 1 top buggy, nearly new; 1 riding cultivator; 1 walking cultivator; 1 hay rack, nearly new; . 1 cart; 1 Peoria, scoopboard: 1 small watering tank: 1 set of farm' harness; 3 sets of single harness; about 120 bushels of seed oats; 2 or 3 tons of hay. clover and timothy, mixed: 1 6-foot crosscut saw, nearly new; about 20 bushels of timothy seed, recleaned; 3 bushels of clover seed: 6 dozen chickens; 2 pairs of tame rabbjts, some household goods, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms— A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO with 6 per cent interest from date.: if" not paid at maturity's per cent interest from date. 2 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. JOSEPH GRABER. Col. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch by the German Lutheran Ladies’ Aid society.

. BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence at the George Reed farm, 1 mile north ot Rensselaer, commencing at 10 a. m., on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1917, 6 Head of Horses and Males— Consisting of 1 grey mare, 7 years old, rn foal, wt. 1450; 1 grey gelding, coming 4 years old, wt. 1350: 1 s black horse, 7 years old, wt. 1500; 1 black mare. 11 wt, 14 00; 1 bay mare, 11 years old, wt. 1200; 1 spring mule. These are gll good horses. 25 Head of Cattle — Consisting of 17 cows, ranging in age from 2 to 4 These cows are all well bred, no Jerseys or Holsteins, one with calf by side, others fresh soon; 1 coming 2-year-old steer, a good one; 5 head of calves, 3 steers and 2 heifers; 1 pure-bred Shorthorn bull, comings 2 years old, Red Sultan, No. 467074. There is no (Continued on page seven) s