Selling a 4 bedroom home highlighted by a formal entry way and accented with a semi spiral staircase to the second floor, and wood floors, situated on a corner lot in Bushnell, Illinois. The home contains 4 bedrooms (1 on the main floor and 3 upstairs); a large front living room w/ corner cubby, a dining area; an oversized, large bathroom; kitchen; laundry room / sun room; and an office / den with built in bookcases. The home is heated by gas hot water heat, with a new style boiler. The home also has an oversized 1-car attached garage w/ outside entrance and workshop area; and a wood back deck. This is a property that has some country appeal, and potential of being a charming family home. If you are looking for economical living, we invite your inspection of this property and attendance on sale day.

Real Estate Terms of Sale: 10 % of the high bid price is required down on the day of sale, at which time the successful bidder will sign a purchase agreement. The balance shall be due within 30 days, and possession will be given upon final payment. Title insurance will be provided by the sellers and the real estate taxes will be prorated through the date of closing. Earnest deposits are non-refundable and the purchase contract is not contingent upon financing and buyer and / or lender inspections. All announcements on the day of sale take precedence over any prior written or oral matter. For further information contact the Lowderman Auction Company.  


HOUSEHOLD: Amana almond side by side refrigerator; White washer & electric dryer; Kenmore oven w/ cabinet & electric range top; LXI 27” color TV; ranch oak TV stand; wicker love seat, (2) chairs & table; 1950’s rattan rd. table w/ (2) chairs; ranch oak kitchen table w/ leaf & (4) ranch oak chairs w/ red upholstered seats; Wingback upholstered chair; twin bed; wooden kitchen island on wheels w/ drawers & doors; Shaker round table (painted); (2) maple stools; blonde oak desk; Jason 400 telescope w/ tripod; Hiking back pack & misc. camping supplies; 1950’s golf clubs; game table w/ brass pedestal; 4-drawer file cabinet; Bird house lamp; Assorted utensils & cooking appliances; various house plants; and other useful items. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Oak 5-legged table w/ 2 leaves (nice); (4) oak straight back chairs; oak commode w/ wishbone towel bar (has been stripped, needs stained); oak commode; old dagger w/ letters MVSN stamped on side of handle; GE floor model cabinet radio; Wooden, step front 4. dr. cabinet; iron bed frame; (3) primitive wooden duck decoys; old Victor hand pump vacuum cleaner; Dicky Pilsner beer calendar, missing months; Watertown Fire Ins. Co., Watertown, Dakota, tin sign; silver base gas lamp; Reidinger & Oertle wholesale candles & crackers, Quincy, Il wooden box; South Side bank, Quincy, Il rocket bank; Homco 1984 Master Piece porcelain Mallard duck figurine; Display of 12 Western Trophy buckles (still in original packing); nice old chess set (no board); old The Mihills automatic envelope opener; Kodak Duo 6-20 camera case; assorted old photo equipment (lights, enlarger, etc.); Shelf made out of primitive wood shutters; Wooden hutch w/ Wayne’s coating back top shelves & lower drs.; few old time radio records; Palm Branches piano roll; PIANO: Oak Beckwith, Chicago upright piano (good condition); TOYS: Windup tin 3 pc. Looney Tunes train w/ original box; several Corgi Major Toys to include: Snorkel fire engine, Car Hauler, Ford Wrecker, Semi w/ flatbed trailer; other small toy vehicles; JD tractor; few model cars; battery operated toy engine; HO (new & old style) & N scale train parts & accessories. SEVERAL BOOKS, SOME OLD TO INCLUDE: Lincoln: A picture story of his life, dated 1952, and other Abe Lincoln books; Architect estimate book, marked John Batchy architect, late 1800’s, and other misc. architect books; Quincy Illustrated dated 1889; Quincy 1857 facts & figures pocket book, by Joseph T. Holmes; Janes Fighting Ships 1955-1956; Decoys & Decoy carvers of Il. Dated 1969; Family Tales from the Swedish, 1901; sm. German bible dated 1905, signed Miss Elsie Bitter; several early 1900’s medical books; assorted handyman & cooking books; sm. Webster’s Dictionary dated 1938; set of family creative workshop books; Apollo & Space flight books and memorabilia; American Heritage 1950’s & ‘60’s; Life Nature library; Dr. Seuss children’s books; VINTAGE MEDICAL ITEMS: German officers field service surgery kit (not complete); Vintage leather doctor’s bag w/ assorted equipment (tag on bag reads – Emdee by Schell); misc. medical tools & suture equipment; vintage Alligator doctor’s bag; also note there will be some early 1900’s medical books sell.

VEHICLE: 1988 Pontiac Firebird
ENGINE:
1) new stock high torque starter
2) bored 60 out
3) forged rods
4) heads have been completely rebuilt
5) the engine from top to bottom is brand new
6) total mileage on engine is approx. 300 miles 7) all new front and rear main seals
8) 2 bolt main
9) new cam bearings
10) new crank bearings
11) new timing chain ,gears and cover
12) new rod bearings
13) I only run mobile 1 oil in it and 93 or higher octane fuel do to the compression
      (which is 12 to 1)
14) new Kieth Black domed pistons and rings

CARB / INTAKE
1)  brand new 650 Holly Double Pumper (with 2 tuning screws not 4) has mechanical secondary
       I think it has an electronic choke  i  can't  remember you will have to look for me!
2) has a brand new Edelbrock performer intake( has been cleaned out for smooth fuel
       delivery)

HEADS:
1) new valves, and seals
2) they were off of a newer Chevy Tahoe
3) the valve springs have a 500 max lift
4) roller rocker arms
5) new springs


CAM:
1) it is either a Crane or a Comp cam
2) has a 475,480 lift
3) hydraulic cam and lifters

TIRES:
1) still really new, not worn real bad

Transmission:
700 R4
Fresh rebuild with a shift kit ( it's nice)

CAR needs new:
1) sway bar bushings in the rear
2) hydraulics for the rear hatch
3) little interior odds and ends
4) it has a GT Grant steering wheel
5) windows still work, slow but they work
6) front head lights motors, but you can still lock them in the upright position for night
     time driving, lights do work.

A selection of hand & power tools to include: Craftsman 2 pc. Tool cabinet & chest; Craftsman 8” 1/3 HP drill press; Craftsman band saw; Craftsman 1/3 HP 4x36” belt / 6” disc sander; handyman jack; 2 dr. metal HD cabinet; (2) white 2 dr. metal cabinets; Road Master mountain bike (LN); Schwinn 3 speed. Ladies bike; Chieftain snow blower (needs motor); 2-wheel dolly; ammo box; wood framed lawn swing; Sunbeam gas grill; Weber grill; Suncast patio cart; patio table; 3-wheel pull behind bike stroller; push lawn mower; misc. lawn & garden tools.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Williams' Father was a doctor in Quincy, Illinois. William has worked at McDonough District Hospital for several years, and has decided to move. We encourage your inspection of this home and attendance to the auction. We ask that you make your financial arrangements prior to the sale and come prepared to buy. Sale will last approximately 2 – 21/2 hours. Terms on Personal Property: Cash or Check with Proper ID; Not Responsible for Accidents, Errors or Omissions. Food will be available by CC Chuck Wagon.