Absolute Auction of Former Farms of George R. and Dorothy Smith, 2 Farms, 2 Houses, 170 Acres, Tillable, JD Gator, Mower and Antiques.

Creston/Seville, Oh • FRI. NOV. 15, 2024

Starting at 10 A.M.

REAL ESTATE TO SELL TO THE HIGH BIDDER AT 12:00 NOON

ABSOLUTE AUCTION

FORMER FARMS OF GEORGE R. & DOROTHY SMITH

2 FARMS • 2 HOUSES • +/-170 ACRES • TILLABLE LAND • WOODS • FRONTAGE

JOHN DEERE GATOR & MOWER • ANTIQUES

Selling the following real estate at absolute public auction on location at 1100 E West Salem Road, Creston, Ohio. From Westfield Center, head South on Westfield Rd 1.5 miles to 9779 Westfield Road (Property #2) or continue another 1.5 miles South to 1100 E West Salem Road (Property #1). From the West or East take West Salem Road 2.5 – 3 miles to Property #1.

Selling two properties formerly owned by George R. and Dorothy Smith on

the same day, same time, and from the same location.

PROPERTY #1 located in Wayne County (1100 E West Salem Rd, Creston) features a total of +/- 77 acres including PARCEL W1: older brick house and garage on +/- 4.7 acres; PARCEL W2: +/- 27 scenic acres with woods, pond, 2 newer pole barns, and +/- 7 acres of tillable ground; and PARCEL W3: +/- 45 acres of farm ground plus older bank barn, grain bins, and multiple farm buildings. All three Wayne County parcels will be offered separately and together and will sell in the manner that nets the most for the seller

PROPERTY #2 located in Medina County (9779 Westfield Rd, Seville) includes a total of +/- 93 acres consisting of PARCEL M1: older house and/or potential homesite, woods, and open ground on +/- 10 acres and PARCEL M2: +/- 83 acres including tillable ground & woods. Both Medina County parcels will be offered separately and together and will sell in the manner that nets the most for the seller. *The auction for both properties will be held at the Creston location (1100 E West Salem Rd, Creston, OH)*

Both properties present opportunities for farming, homesites, investments, or recreation. Choose the parcel or parcels that suit your needs. Buy one or buy them all. Land continues to be one of the most stable investments available.

TERMS: 10% non-refundable downpayment due day of auction and balance due at closing in approximately 45 – 60 days. No minimums. No reserves. No Buyer’s Premium. You pay what you bid. Arrange your financing and come bid your judgment. Flyers with plats of both properties in info box on site or go to www.gant-realty.com. Click on real estate auctions. Announcements on sale day take precedence over all previous advertising.

OPEN HOUSE:

Sat. Nov. 9, 2024, Noon – 2:00 P.M.

CHATTELS: John Deere 6×4 Gator showing 331 hours; John Deere GX345 Lawn Tractor; 1995 Ford F150 (no title, selling for parts); International 110 Silage Wagon; Gehl Bros. Silage Wagon; grain auger; older Cub Cadet 1650 lawn tractor (needs work); Craftsman air compressor; large round bales of hay (unsure how old); cattle feeder; older International truck (no title, for parts or scrap); a few farm gates & panels; E.W. Ross & Co. Little Giant Cutter for fodder Springfield, OH; scrap metal; acetylene torch set; one set of tractor tires & rims; assorted older farm tires; & more. ANTIQUES: vintage feed sacks; local advertising including thermometers & rain gauges from Wensink Seed Farms Monroeville, La Reine Market (Creston), Maibach’s (Sterling), Seville Elevator, Weaver Oil (Seville), Walter Jones Construction (Wooster), W.B. Cowling Mobile Feed Service (Medina), & more; signs including Certified Soybeans, Ruff’s Hybrids Farm Seeds (Amanda, OH), P-A-G Dealer, Wayne Soil & Water Conservation District (George R. Smith); Newman’s Seville & Rittman Pleasant View Dairy milk bottles; large assortment of crocks & jugs; galvanized wash tubs; ringer washer; sausage stuffer; assorted farm primitives including pulleys, hay harpoons, grain cradles, hay knife, & more; cast iron skillets; WWI and II service record for Creston and vicinity; small selection of arrowheads; International Sterling Silver Prelude flatware set; local advertising yardsticks; Bronson Special guitar; Superior Meats Lard can Massillon; assorted glassware; Ingraham mantel clock; oil lamps; copper kettle; iron kettle; HOUSEHOLD / FURNITURE: Refrigerator; stove; glass front secretary bookcase; kitchen table & chairs; curved glass front curio cabinet; dressers; beds; vintage Philco console radio; treadle sewing machine; Victrola & records; & more.

NOTE: The auction will start at 10 A.M. at 1100 E West Salem Rd. with chattels. The real estate will sell at 12:00 Noon starting with the Wayne County property followed by the Medina County property. Both properties will be sold at the Wayne County location. (1100 E West Salem Rd, Creston). The John Deere Gator, F150, mower, and silage wagons will be sold after the real estate. Good selection of chattels with more to be discovered by sale day. Go to www.gant-realty.com for more details.

Auction by Order of Charley & Carol Arnold, Owners

AUCTIONEERS / REALTORS: Dave Acker, Nick DeFelice,

Paul Emerson, & Jed Acker (330-749-6248)

BROKERS: Jack Gant & Trevor Gant (330-264-4242)