The National Banner, Volume 8, Number 2, Ligonier, Noble County, 8 May 1873 — Page 3

Eﬁatmal Hanner, LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

—The dedication of Odd Fellows Hall will take place next Tuesday. —Governor Beveridge, of Illinois, has -designated Friday, May 30th, as Decoration day. ; ] i —E. D. Miller, Esq , has bezome a partner in an insurance and loan office, in Bloomingten, 111. ; ' . —Rev. A. Leathers, Lutheran Minister, will preach in the M. E. Church of this place, next Sabbath, at 8 o’clock p. M. - —An unusually large number, of farmers were in town last Saturday, and business was consequently agreeably brisk. —Judge E. Van Long was married about two weeks since, to a lady whose name we have not been able to ascertain. —lt was the subject of general comment that the antisecret society men must have “gone back” on their teachings in this: that they nominated a ticket in secret couclave. . —The 'Mishawaka Enterprise understands that $24,000,000 capital has been secured for the building of the New York: Air Line Railroad, and that Mishawaka is to be a point, i —The anti-secret society men turned out in full force to vote the ticket nom= inated by them in secret conclave. Their ticket were printed at. the Cynosure office in Chicago. - —-A telegram announces the death of C. F. Butterfield, an old and respected citizen of Goshen, at his residence,’ last Saturday night, from the effect of an injury received several iears Bgo. . --Rev. Meredith leaves Wawaka this week for his new field of usefulness, Columbia City. He is a very excellent gentleman, for whom we bespeak a kind reception by the brethren of the “City.” —We are requested to say to the young men who are in the babit of playing base ball on the Fair Ground, Sundays, that if they do not desist, proceedings will be instituted against them. A word to the wise, &c. S —We understand that a patent right dealer bas been around trying te induce farmers.to sign a note for a certain class ot plows. Whether he succeeded in dvpiing any of our rural fricnds we are not advised. : ~lf a “Rich Merchant” will give us hia real name, his communication on the use .oof tobacco will receive an icsertion. We will state oxgce morg ‘that anonymous communications receive no consideration at-our hands.

—According to the Warsaw Union, Kosciusko county, has ‘“eighty ; charges pending against violators of the fish law. About the time Circuit Court convenes, there will be o general scampering out of ‘the county by the sports.” | - "—We had the pleasure of a call from cour old friend, Dr. Arnold, of thé Three | Rivers ' (Mich.) Democrat, last Tuesday. ‘The Doctor seems to ‘enjny excellent health, and reports the publishing busi ness quite prosner‘ous.b ‘ —Kann’s Hall has been undergoing rq‘uite a change for the better, The fronq ‘ portion is set apart for the Acadeiny of Music, being_divided into two very conwenieatly arranged rooms, one for the ‘ iPiano and the other for the Organ ciasses. ‘ —The résidence of James McCloud, of Jackson township, Elkhart county, was entered Saturday night while the family were asieep and robbed of $450 Chlor‘oform was administered to Mr. McCloud by the robbers, which nearly caused his death. o . —The old Board of Trustees will meet next Friday to make final settlement of the corporation finances. The newly ‘elected Trustces will qualify thie same day :and organize the Board by the election of :a President. A Marshal will also be apypointed. : \ ——We learn from the Waterloo Press ‘that Messrs, W. C. Langan, from Lima, ‘Ohio, 0. T.'Clark, J. I. Best, and C. A. 0. McClellan have formed an association, for the purpose of doing a general bank - iing besiness in that town, under the name ‘of DeKalb county Bank. The capital is $50,000., : —A Ft. Wayae telegram states that on ‘Friday evening a men named Scott' Ding'man,@harged with arson in baving burn«ed stores s Weysville, Ind., last winter, escaped from éhe officer having him in «¢harge. Officers ate on his track, bug 'have not succeeded in eapturiog him yet. +—Thbe Ligonier Academy of Music may 'now be regarded a “fixed institution.,”— "The energetic Principal, Prof. Hughes, has fitted up & suit of elegant rooms in Kanp's Block, secured the scrvices of competent teachers, and his «fforts are re‘warded by a constant increase of pupils. ‘Our citizens hdve every reason’ to feel proud of the Academy, - : —The Warsaw Indianian publishes this "interesting paragraph : “We know of no 'town in the State where a better opening «exists for a first-class exclusive dry goods#hore, than at this point. We do not see why sonie live man does not take advan | tage of the situation.” Can’t some enterprising Ligonicrian accommodate our friends across the country? ~—The Warsaw Union is in possession of information to the effect that “the wheat on the prairies does not look so well as that protected more by timber. In spots . wiere water stood and was frczen to the ground, wheat looks sickly and is thin. From many portions of the county, how--ever, come reports flattering as to the prospects of .a good wheat crop.” ' —The Liberal Democracy of F't. Wayne last Saturday nominated the following gentlemen for the several city offices: For Mayor, Colonel C. A. Zollicger, Lib-. eral Republican; City Clerk, SBam P. Free man; Treasurer, Jobn A. Drogenmeyer, City Marshai, Charles Uplegger; Assessor, Louis Jocquel. We deem the nomination of Col. Zollinger aod Sam Freeman peculiarly fortunate, and( predict their triumphant election. | —W. 8. Lewis having sold his right and title to the lease of the Ligonier House, the purchaser, 8. G. Wise, late of Edgerton, Obio, took possession last Tuesday. Mr. Wise is a clever gentieman, and hav ~inghad considerable cxperience in the businese, wi'l doubtless prove a very popular landlord. A cordial welcome is ex tended to Mr. Wise, and our best wishes tendered Mr. Lewis, who, we ‘are pleased to state, will remain in our midst for some time to come, ; :

—A general cleaning up of alleys is the order of the day. Marshal Braden is energetically devoting his attention to this laudable work. S . —Col. Isaiah B. McDonald is already {announced a 3 &4 candidate : for Congress from the Twelfth (Ft. Wayne) District. ‘Early birds catch the worms! 1 —We had a pleasant call from Messrs. Levi Diller and Geo. Lock, of Green township, yesterday. They report the prospects of an aburdant wheat crop very promising. ' —ZEvery tamily in town should devote a few hours to cleaning up their lots. The removal of old rubbish mukes a wonderful improvement in the appearance of things. We know how it is ourselt. —Phil. Carr auctioneered for us last Friday, anda “right smart” auctioneer did he prove himself. The articles sold ‘were two frame buildings, the purchasers being E. B. Gerber and Isaac Acker. man.

~ —-Dick Davison has opened a painting ‘shop opposite the Ligonier Plow Works, and will be bappy to receive orders for ‘painting and papering houses. He also offers his services to the public as a glazier and paper-hanger. . —Dr. Carr informs us that his smallpcx patient, Mr. Hutchinson, is getting along “as well as can be expected.” With the excellent care taken by the. proper authorities, it is hoped and believed that no further case will make its appearance. —There are many unfounded rumors in circulation relative to the Canada South. ern Railway. Whenever anything of a reliable character can be escertained, due ‘mention will be made thereof in these columns. = ~The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is now located through DeKalb county, and runs one and a half miles south west of Auburn,~very much to'the chagrin of the Auburng;vs. But no local aid being given, the company did no consult their wishes. 8o says the Lagrange Standard. - —Quite a rush was made by the liquor and tobacco dealers of this place, last Tnursday, for the Internal Revenue Collector’s office at Goshen, to exchange their surplus “stamps” for a_ permit from Uncle Sam, to sell their. articles of merchundise as . the law directs. Several hundred dcllars thus changed hands. —The liquor dealers abstained toa man from voting last Monday. This was done to keep down the vote to aslow a figure as.possible, in order to better enable them to obtain the requisite number of signatures’ for procuring permits to sell intoxicating liguor under the new law. Cunning! . - —Mr. A. S. Fisher authorizes us to say that his name was placed on the antisecret society ticket, for the office of corporation assessor, without his knowledge or consent, and. that he wishes it distinctly understocd that he was not a candidate for that or any other office. We cheer~ fully make this announcement in justice to Mr. Fisher.

Corporation Caucns. : Pursuaut to previous notice, & meeting of citizens was beld in the Town Hall, Friday evening last. L. H. Green was chosen chairman, and J. B. Stoll secretary. On motion, candidates for Trustees were placed in nomination. Geo. W. Chapman for the First, and J. B. Stoll for the Second Ward, were nominated by acclamation. : , For the Third Ward, the names ot F. W. Straus, E. Reeve, and J. S. Ohlwine were presented. Mr. Straus peremptorily declined. The first ballot resulted in the nomination of Mr. Oblwine by 7 majority. ; For the Fourth Ward, Jonas 'W. Wyland was nominated by acclamation, as was also Geo. T. Ulmer for the Fifth Ward. - Nominations for the remaining /offices were made ‘by acclamation, as follows: H. G. Zimmerman for Clerk, J. M. Chapman for Treasurer, and Wm. Hart for As Bessor. ; o Un motion of D. W. Green an expres. sion of preference for Marshal was tlien given by ballot, which resulted in favor of Capt, Joseph E. Braden by but two dissenting votes. - Adjourned. - :

Corporation Election—Official. Clgrk—H. G. Zimmerman, 136; John Weir,* 91. Majority, 45. : Treasurer—J. M. Chapman, 137; Dr. Elias Jones,* 90. Majority, 47. % Assessor—Wm. Hart, 104; J. E. Huff. man (independent), 31; A. 8. Fisher,* 90, Majoriiy, 14. . : G TRUSTEES. First Ward—Geo. W. Chapman, 136; M. Marker* 87. Majority, 49. Second Ward—John B. Stoll, 186; An drew Humphreys, 87. Majority, 49. Third Ward—John 8. Ohlwine, 148; Thomas Crawford,* 85. Majority, 58. Fourth Ward—J. W. Wyland, 142; C. G. Vail,* 82. Majority, 60. . Fifth Ward—Geo. T. Ulmer, 132; Tim. Hudson,* 93. Majcrity, 89. The names marked with a*are thase of the candidates on the anti Secret So~ ciety ticket. i . —tly Pt Town Marshals. The following isna copy of section of law, now in force, passed by the late General Assembly of Indiana, relative to election of Town Marshals, and will be of general interest in places where it applies: : SEc.3. Be it further enacted, That the Town Trustees shall, at their first re. gular meeting held after their election, elect Town Marshal, who shall hold his office one year and until his successor is elected and qualified; provided, such Trustees may st any time, for good cause, remove such Marshal and appoint a Marshal to fill the vacancy.

THE FOLLOWING is only a sample of the many encouraging letters received from our old subscribers : . ALsioN, Ind., May 5, 1873. “FRIEND Stoll: Please find two dollars enclosed in the within letter. My time has expired on your Subscription List. I bave not missed a single number since you published your noble paper in Noble county,”and do not intend to as long as I can raise the money to pay my subscription in advance, Yours Traly, J.P.McWiLLiaMs, ; it e ‘SBomeTHING TO EAT.—One of the best, if not the very best, places for getting something good to eat is at the Bakery of Jacob Kraner, Kendallville. He always has fresh pies, rolls, cakes, &c., and "“dishes. them up” for a remarkably small som of currency. Farmers ehould ever bear this in mind when visiting Kendallville. *

LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. . Kemdallville, Lo Quite an excitement was created in our place on Wednesday of last week over an affair which was strange, if not contemptible.. A well dressed young lady approached a gentleman of this place, and stated that she needed the assistance of a friend, asa man whom she pointed out across the street was following her. She did not wish to stop at a hotel, as this man bad already sent a person to persuade her to come to ‘the one he was etopping at. - Her desire was'-topgo to some private residence, where this scoundrel would not dare to come. She said she was the daughter of a Methodist minister, now deceased, and that her home was in Bristol, Elkbart county. She had been to Fort Wayne, to attend the Conservatory of Music, and on her way back, this fellow discoyered that she was unattended and edged in a conversation with her. She became considerably frightened at his manners and sought to avoid him. His conduct in this place was noticed by several who became acquainted with the matter, and it was certainly very reprehensible. The young lady was taken to the residence of John Weston, where she found friends and acquaintances, among whom was Elder Meck. She remained over until the next day, to avoid meeting the scoundrel upon the cars on her way home. Upon inquiry this man was found to be the agent of Cooley & Co., of Jackson, 'Michigan, who afe large manufacturers of rakes, forks, &c. Several gentle—men talked of severe measures toward this fellow, and if be had not got-out of town early a committee would have waited on him for an explanation of his conduct. The people of this community are largely in favor of protecting temales in their right to travel free from the insults of such fellows. : : One.of our saloons has succumbed to the new liquor law by closing up. Several more will soon follow suit. . - The Rev. Irwin, our new Methodist minister, preached his first discourse on lagt Sabbath.” His sermon was well re—ceived by the large congregation in at tendance. Mr. Dykes says that he paid Myers one bundred dollars which was handed to bim (Dykes} at Fort Wayne. We all know phélt'»~.the consideration was that Myers should support Billy Williams for Congress, instead of Gen, Hascall. OQur good old friend, the Rev. Father Wilson, left 4 great many admirers here. He will be n;i,ssed very much by almost every one.! He was an incessant worker, and he might be seen almost every day in company with his wife visiting some of his congregation. His labors during the past winter were arduous and produc tive of much good, as some two hundred persons joined his church through his efforts.

J. R. Baker has invented an improvement to his.eave-trough hanger, which he sold for $750. The whole thing has brought him $2,000, when he gets all his pay. Not a very bad business, after all. ‘lt is thought by “some that an effort will be made to rescind the contract made between Ninde & Fay and this corpora tion. It is undoubtedly poor business for this city to fight other people's battles. Harry Moyer’s cat caught a remarka: ble looking bird. No one remembers to have seen its like before about here. It died, however, and they propose to stuff it. It is said that lot No.B,owned by War-~ ren Iddings, near Aichele’s marble shop, has not been assessed fcr taxes for some

years. ’ o A fellow said a few days ago that he should soen go to the “Sunny South.” He will not be missed much here. . School will close in sbout three weeks. There will be a vacation of three months, during which Prof. Bachelder will visit Ann Arbor and attend the commence ment exercises of the college there. The election, last Tuesday, for city officers, resulted as follows : Mayor—T. L. Graves, 242; A. C. F. Wichman, 109 ; V. C. Mains, 78; Peter Ringle, 1. Treasurer—Charles G. Aichele, 293; Carr Green, 'll2. : ! Cleik —T. 8. Comparet, 214; John Graham, 168 ; E. P. Lash, 47. 15 s \Assessor—John Emerson, 399. Marshal—David Morgan, 146; M. S. Browand, 114; T, S, Dake, 92; > M. Whitcomb, 62 ; Thomas Daniels, 12. i i COUNXCILMEN. il First Ward—A. B. Park, 86; J. M. Teal, 42; J. H. Rochford, 24; 8. Oviatt, 2. - Second Ward—3S. T. Williams, 77 ; William Groh, 33 ; G.C. Glatte, 28. : Third Ward — Jobn' Mitchell, 71; Jobn Sticht, 49. , JOE.

—_— : Wawaka, : Mg. Epitor:—The legal cap is all any more (as' the Hoosier says), and I resolved to write no more locals, but this morning my eyes rested upon a sheet of foolscap, and the lines looked so blue and inviting that I left my kettle of boiling soap to scroll a few lines to send up to the house of correction ; but, somehow they always come dut. in the rough—not corrected much, ; ‘ ; ‘lt is easier, for a camel to go through | the eye of a needle than to collect proper news to write from a little town like ours, but everybody likes to read locals from sister towns, 8o here is one to begin, two to write, three to publish, and four to make ready. ' We read in the proverbs of Solomon, | that better is a dinner of herbs where love is than-a stalled ox and hatred therewith. ' So I prophesy, and say that it is better to write a few dry locals than to write on the hated question of woman’s enfranchisement—hated by the majority —but in my weakness T would like to see it written upon in all our county papers; and, be it said to the honor of the ninteeenth century, that the noblei women of Indiana have sent a petition to the Legislatuge, praying that women may have the right to hold State and town of- ‘ fices, atid receive the same amount of pay as men for an equal amount of labor equally well performed ; and, be it said to the honor of our Governor, be signed the petition. The order of the day here is housecleaning and scrubbing, sud to the honor of womankind be it said, we have good cooks and housekeepers. ~ Artemus Ward has said that the way to a man’s heart was thiough his stomach, wives feel the force of the remark, and toil to obtain the coveted gift—a husband’s love. Oh, husbands love your wives, said St. Paul, and have the manhood to tell them eo, It will chieer them up through the dreaded ordeal of house-clesning at leaat,

~ Bpring is upon us in real earnest. We ‘hear the sound of the anvil, hammer and ax, the buzzing of the saw and the rosring of the mill, the prattle of childhood and the hum of bees ; even the old speckled ben, twin-sister to the one that froze. last winter, is marshaling a flock of chicks, and seems proud of her brotherhood. > We have now only one saloon in this ‘town. i Miss Ida Jopp is agsin installed as teacher in our spring school. She has s class of 95 scholars. : : Rev. Meredith paid us a call last week, and expressed himselt very nkfd for the donation present from :g?ﬂ;itizens of forty dollars in money. Rev. G. Howe will be ofir pastor for the next year. He will preach his first sermon next Sabbath. It is to be hoped he will bring order out of chaos, and sub due the element that has of late troubled the holy waters. Perhaps you will hear from me agsin in June. It is pleasant to write and have no one know who ip writing. The question is often asked who ie “Progress,” but hapily théy remain in' blissful ignorance. ‘ S PROGRESS. } ———r i S P | L Cherubusco. Query: Who deposited that letter in the livery stable ? - Mr. Boag has sold. both of those fine horses. | : 2 : Two rough-looking men—those two who were out in the country last night. The signs are good now for the Commercial House to change hands. - Hoa. H. C. Stanley was in town last week. ' , Mr. J. M. Harrison started for the country, this afternoon, on important business. Quite a lively time among the runners. The report is that S. J. Clark’s family - will arrive here next week. ~ That gentleman(?) who the other day visited the school and walked down town with his arms around the necks of two young ladies, ought to be tied to his - mother’s apron strings until he has learn- \ ed manners enough to go out into society. A new-comer made his appearance at the house of Mr. J. Marker last Friday night ; weight, eleven pounds. ; It is reportec that the man who lost his cook one night last week, is out today hunting another. o The Good Templars were never in a more prosperous state than at present. ‘We understand that H. Huchins propases to sell his entire stock of groceries [ at cost aud then run a grocery wagon for - C. Mason. - : i A great pity that those would beyoung men wh o conduct themselves so ridicalously at the Cherubusco Hotel hadn't & guardian to take care of them. When is & man poor, or a loafer ? When he refuses to pay his board bill and.has to be sued forat.. : HoMo.

Cromwell, : We now have the assurance that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is going to ‘be built on “‘double quick,”” as men from all parts of the country are coming in in search. of places to ges their “‘grub.” The overseers have been here for several days, They speak of this place as destined to become a good trading point. Property is renting at from five to ten dollars per month. : : George Aigler, of Ligonier, is going to supply the meat demand here this.snmmer, so wehave understood. : Conner Vanderford, of the firm of Vanderford Brothers, is now in Chicago making his dry goods purchases to supply the spring trade. Mr. Airgood has built an addition to his shop, with a view to an increase of business. ° " It will take about eighty dollars per acre to buy Jacob Baker’s farm, and we would not be surprigsed if he'gets an offer of that amount soon, . ‘ : Dr. J. D. Hart has located in Cromwell. We are not informed ag to whether he will engage’ in the practice of medlcine or not, but he isa gentleman and well worthy the confidence and patronage of our people. We learn the Rev. Mr. Sale has been returned to the Ligonier charge, and that he will preach in this place next Sunday, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Daiz, ————— e Noblesville. : The last enow, to all appearances, has fallen. It may be some satisfactiou to the readers of your paper to know how many times it snowed the past winter. David ‘W. Ditmer informs me that he kept an accurate account of number of times snow fell, which is forty-two. - William Abern had & large board kiln destroyed by fire last week: He contemplates buildiug a large brick house this summer. The burning of his lumber does imot iuterfere with his building purposeS. The amount of lumber burned was 7,000 feet. o Our farmers are backward with their plowing, owing to the lateuess of the spring. Some have not sowed their oats yet. Several of our citizens have gone to work on the Railroad at Albion. - : ARGUS.

The Ffty-fifth Anniversary of Amierican Odd Fellowship. In New York, on the 28th ult., the 55th uoniversary of American Odd Fellowship, says the New York World, was celebrated at Apollo Hall by speeches, music, ete, followed by a ball. The meeting was presided over by ex-Police Superintendent Jobn A. Kennedy, P. G. Sire, who made a few introductory remarks on taking the chair. ; The regular oration of the evening was delivered by William Ellison, P. G. Sire of Massachusetts, who in the course ‘of hie remarks said that “association is La-; tural to man: be seeks it intuitively. Individual effort is insufficient to meet the wants of the suffering and explore the deptbs of misery and vice. The first fires of the fraternity were lighted at a emall taverrin Baltimore by Thomas Wildey and four associates, by the organization of Washington Lodge, No.l. Simultaneously with the organization at Baltimore one was opened at Boston. In no part of our land was opposition so intense and the hatred so inveterate as in the New England States. A bigoted Legislature was enjoined to aid in suppressing it. Pulpit and press were caﬁed to aid in its overthrow. In May, 1843, the Boston Liberator, conducted by William Lloyd Garrison, protested against them in the strongest language: ‘We protest against their existence in the name of Chnistianity and Republicaniem. They are secret societies, governed by unlawful oaths aod contracts, and dangerous to the liberties of the people.’ I spite of this opposi’ tion we have spread und multiplied, ontil now we can present tne following as the statement for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1872: Number of graud lodges, 41; number of | grand encampments, 35; number of subordinate lodges, 4,297; number of subordinate encampments, 1,193; number of initiations during the year, 49,857, number ot desths, 2,829; number of brothers relieved 'during the year, 23,405; number of widowed families ‘assisted during the year, 4,610; amount paid for the relief ol’ brothers during the yesr, $1,090,081; amount paid for burying the dead, $156,008; pudtg: the aducation bf-orphans,sl7,3lB; amount of annual re ‘ceipts, $8,478,461; total present contributing ‘membership, 425,000. The Roman mother said, purqting to her sons, “These are my jewels.’ ' May not we with equal pride point to our statistics and say, they: are our jewels. You in New York alone now number 880 wortiy lodges,with an ,agireg.te membership of about 30,000.” fter the conclusion of the address, the ceremonies wound Jup in the manper mentioned, a 0

Another Disgrace. s Our contemporary of the Huntington Democrat very correctly says that it seems impossible for the administration of President Grant to preserve an untainted record. The latest phase of corruption is in connection with the United States Commissioners to the Vienna Exposition. It appears that the most eligible locations in the American Department were made the subject of barter and sale by the As. sistant Commissioners. Some of these officitils were appointed in the interest of sewing machine makers, gun manufactur ers, and other corporations, and it was found impossible to obtain anything like advantageous positions without paying black-mail. The American Minister be: coming aware of these practices promptly suspended the commissioners and brought the matter to the notice of the State De partment at Washington. In comment~ ing upon this great scandal, which isa reproach to our Governmen'}, and shocks ing all Europe, an exchange aptly remarks: L

" It woald seem that it is llt,emlly‘impoa-‘1 sible that the Administration can engage 1n any transaction;; where money is involved, without its resulting in corruption. It also shows how hopeless it is ?u! expect that any department of the Ad ministration can be kept clean so long as’ ascertained corruption is tolerated and re warded in the highest quarters. Here was a case in which it was eminently desira. ble that the interests of the United States should be administered honestly and faithfally, not only that the artisans, ar—tists, and merchants of this country: might enter into the world’s lists and compete for the prizes of excellence without prejudice, but also because the United States at this Exposition would stand side by gide with the rilers and people of all na tions, aud any breach of good- conduct would be a disgrace sp pablic that it would never be forgotten—a stain upon the national honor and good name which could never be erased. The occasion was one of the most honoraole character, like wise the position &)f Commissioner, and it was supposed that honest and capable men had been designated to represent the Government in this pe€aceful contest in the great field e arts, sciences and commerce. 5 ;

For the largest selection and picest styles of Queensware and Glasgwai‘e, go to Decker’s. L ; ———— e — Demand for Cheap Lager., - Advices from Cincinnati are to the effect that quite an gxcitement prevails in that city about the price of beer. The ‘ordinary price has been for'a long time five cents a glass. Tbe movement now is to get it for three cents, or two glasses for five cents. The German papers, particu larly the Volksblatt, have been urging the drinkers to demand- their rights and in sist on the reduced ratés. The brewers, who must ultimately suffer the corsequences of such & reduction, are keenly alive to the discussion. They cbarge Has saurek, editor of the Volksblatt, with instituting this movement for no other pur pose than to punish the brewers for their supposed activity in defeating D. Thew Wright, a particular ff_iena of Mr. Hassaurek, who was a candidate for delegate to the Constitutional Convention . The brewers claim that.a keg of beer costs the fetailer $2.50, andithat it will not mea: sure 100 glasses, and therefore to put the price at less thaa five cents a glass would ruin the entire business. On ‘the other band, the newspapers are telling: beer drinkers to remember t at the retailer pockets three cents clear profit on every | glam of beer. The pressure is so strong thas it will not lée surprising if some_of the dealers do succumb. o

Go to Decker’s: and'get 10 pouads of Pruans for one dollar. : —_——————— . * . . Domation. - EpiToß BANNER :—Allow me through your excellent paper tc acknowledge the receipt of sixty dollars in money and its equivalent, donated to me in the M. F, Church about two weeks since by my friends in Wawaka and vicinity. For this unexpected act of kindness and respect, I tender my sincere thanks, boping that the blessing of the Most High which enricheth and addeth no sorrow, may be upon and abide with the donors. " . J.H. MEREDITH. ; e ety U ————e ' Go to Decker's and see the nicest Baby Cabs. ». el @Gy ; SPECIAL ATTENTION of the farmers is called to the excellent Plows manufactured at the Ligonier Plow Works. These plows bave now been thoroughly tested and very flattering reports made by some of our best farmers.— Everything else being equal, our home manufactories should always be patronized and encouraged. i * ——etl - At tHE CITY DRUG SBTORE of C. Eldred & Son is kept a choice collection of pure and reliable medicines, drugs, paints, oil cvlors, fine eoaps, perfumery, choice cigars, in fact everything usually kept in a first class drug store. The propnetors give their entire attention to their profession—that of compounding medicines and administering to the wants of the public generally. .

An occasional dose of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant, Purgative Pellets stimulates the stomach acd bowels, restores the appetite and invigorates the system. Hence it is often advantageous where no serions derangement exists. One who ‘feels tolerably well often finds that a dose of these Pellets, from their cleansing and renovating effect upon the digestive apparatus, makes him: feel decidedly oetter. Twenty five cents, by Druggists. ;6581

' Halloway, the pill man, is so rich that even the largest of Barnum's double bump ed camels can crawl through the eye of a darning needle twice before the latter can get through the golden gates. —— e — It will well repay our readers to look through the large and complete stock of Spring and Bummer Goods just opened at Epngel & Co.’s, in Kendallville. = Their prices arc lower than ever. - " b T e ? New StYLEs IN SPRING SUiTs, for men, youths and boys, just vopened at the Popular Clothing House of Engel & Co., at Kendlllvillg. Prices are lower than ever. . - i » et - e HaviNe increased their facilities for manufacturing, Engel & Co., at Kendall - ville, can now secommodate their patrons and friends with promptness and des—patch. g i e —————— ~_Have you any old cider on hand ?— Columbia Qity Post. . Yes, we have. Come over and take a glass, s g : : d AN TN S i Gron & Hieu keep on hand a general sapply of groceries. ne v — b P New Sty Les AND CowLoms in Gente’ Searf Bows and Ties, just opened at Engel &Co.'s, Kendallville, . e | ettt Cavy at Groh & High's for nice baby MM' & ' 5 G -‘l. J

SUBSCRIPTION Blcllm.' - c ; abasnnseansa gl e Y e Imc%er, S s JohnKlnne{. LG T Samuel Sessler, = % Ll 00l 00 Em’l‘Smﬂay. OB G S Mackle & Green; © ' ClUliill liillli SOO Chas. Monroe, S L e John D. Morrell, sR R Dickinson Miller, ¢ L 000 000 Uit 200 John Weir, e R L Alonzo McNutt, s eRS 1 Samael Hartzler, SRR s S A C.lßdred EBon, ' iao sJ E Silsby Kenda11vi11e........~....... 50 R B Gallu X SR el Wt ee B K Bev.wwgltman, W e N .A,Pegple, e s s P B Pepple, ee o U 00 Wmn. Km(efi%er. Whwaka . ... ol 800 James E OB Y e i e DO Bamuel McSmith, <t i oot 800 Samuel Franks, - SR s T John Zimmerman, ¢ Rl esl AR George W Brown, SRS R James M Denny, Albion ................... 200 R L Stone, o iv R O Col. W ¢ Williams, * Soaean L 00 Mrs, Bradley, £ se O George Raivl £ SRR Hugh Inscho, o et e G a 2 T McWilligme - s oo oa goo sl oy Wm. Steele, - s SRR RN e O Wm. W Carey. Moo gann it Lot 00 John Engle, - Brimfleld .................0 100 A G Gibson, Ak Res AIR 1 Wm. Imes, e T s Joseph Weaver, - ¢ o D anee O Henr&Walker. A SN iR O 0 T P Kessler, 8L s Ol Nicholas Low, Hawpatch................... 200 W A King, - LS O GeorgeK Foysor, < iloii 0l 00 David Lantz, Sl seg 00 Dr.J Denny, ¥ iR a 0 Levi Diller, Green Center.................., 208 Chas. J Weeks, . * e SuseneOß co el ) ‘Barbara Engle, Avilla ................... 100 Washington Engle, * Saeateseaiiuil i oiee T O Jonas Strouse, B GG SR S 90D Henry Pl‘Oll_%}l. Fish Take: .0 0 . .0 0900 Wm. Umbenhoar, 5parta.................... 2 00 C M Monroe, Kansas ... ... . ..., - ..::%200 Mrs. Mary Harper (for Jas. 5nyder).......... 1 00 David Matthews, Y0rktwp..._.............. 1 50 Mrs, Louisa Stewart, Big%’apids... RIS < € W Kinsey, Meriam'. ... ... ... ....~...... 100 G W Brown, s eao A J Yoder, Bristol, 1nd:................... 200 C A O McClellan, Water1e0................ 500 Isaac Horner, Lagrange C 0.......... ....... 2 00 ‘John Hostegter, %a]kermn.................. 2 00 Josgyh Nelson, Eden Mi 115.................. 2 00 W W Laymsn, Rome City................c.. 2 00 E G Fisher, Ft. Wayne.._.._... ... . ... 200 O Kimmel, York t0wn5hip.................. 200 Dayid Stukey, Goshen,_._... ... ... 117" 232 Louis Low, EaP0rte................‘....... Julius Cahen, New Y0rk................... 200

Bar fixtures and ice-box for sale at Groh & High’s, Kendallville. o ; HATs AND Caps,of all imaginable styles, [qnlors and qualities, just cpened at Engel ‘& Co.’s, Kendallville. - * —————l P . s Go to Groh & High tor your Early Rose potatoes. ‘ *o ———, e, ———— | “THE BEST Goobs for the least amount of money,” is the motto that Eongel & Co., Kendallville, have always adhered to. * < e O For the largest stock of groceries, go to Decker's.’ : S e —— O B——— e EARLY RoseE PoraToEs for sale at the grocery and provision store of Groh & High, Kendallville. : s e e Crotas, Cassidieres, Coatings and Vest ings, the largest and'finest assortment in Northery Indiana, can be found at Engel- & Co.'s, at Kendallville. Sa “WHITTLESY,” for the girl approaching woman. “WHITTLESY,” at the *‘turn of life.”, 2 “WHITTLESY” for pains in the back and side, “WHITTLESY.” is not a whisky drink." 2 SWHITTLESY,” moves the bowels gently. “WHITTLESY,” stimulates the liver to action. ‘WHITTLESY,” purifies the blood, 2 “WHITTLESY*” enriches the blood. 2 “WHITTLESY, relieves pain at monthly periods. l “WHITTLESY,” the regulator of the system.

We defy competition in fur nishing dress and business suits; also trimmings. : J. STRAUS, JR., & Cos,

A fashionable cutter from Chicago just inaugurated at J. Straus, jr., & Co’s. Call and give him a trial. We guarantee a good fit and entire satisfaction in every instance.

~ J. Straus, jr., & Co. keep everything in the clothing line—coats, vests and pants, for men and boys, big and little. Prices very low L .

'The hat and cap department of J, Straus, jr., & Co. is complete in every respect. No matter what style may be wanted, we will fill the bill every time.

Collars and neck-ties, suspenders, and all kinds of Gents’ Furnishing Goods, remarkably cheap at .]g Straus, jr., & Co’s.

All qualities of French, German and other imported, as well as domestic goods for merchant tailoring purposes, are kept on hand in immense quantities, at J. Straus, jr., & Co’s. s

J. Straus, jr., now devotes his entire time and attention to the Clothing Business, and invites all his-friends to afford him the opportunity of showing his new stock of goods. i

A new and very large stock of Ready-Made Clothing just %lrchased in Chicago ang New ork, now opened for the public. Every variety, all qualities and prices. Call and see.

LIGONIER HOUSE, LIGONIER, : : : : : INDIANA, : S. G, WISE, Proprietor. This sglendid hotel has passed into new hands, and hasbeen entirelyrefitted and renovated. “Good Sample Rooms. Free 'Bus to and from the Cars. May Bth, 187 3. : vBn2 SACK BROTHERS, Bakers & Grocers. CavinStreet, Ligonier, Indiana. / Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes, &c., ChoiceGroceries,Provisions stkeeNotions.&e Thehighestcash pricepaid fer Conntiy Produce Mayl3,’6B-tf. SACK BRO’S. AGr t oﬂ'er' Horace Waters, ca ® 481 Broadway, N. Y. will dispose of New Pianos, Melodeons and Or- ‘ gans, of six first-class makers, including Waters , .at very low Pricea for cash, or part cash, and bal~ance in small monthly installments. New, 7-oc-tave first-class Pianos, modern improvements, for s27scash. Now ready, a Concerto. Parlor Organ, rthe most beautiful style and perfect tone ever made, Illustrated Catalogues mailed. Sheet Music and Music Merchandise. Feb. 20-3 m

GEO. W. REED, : ’Mannfucturgr of ; Buggies, Wagons, Sleighs, : cARRIAdEs, &0, Cromwell, Noble County, Ind'a, v - : B . _ P O\ | X\ TS pv‘) . e b i A e _Being armiy established and having an experi GOOD WORK and Fale Dealing GUARANTERD: ' BEST MECHANIOS EMPLOYED, | Cromwell, Sept. cg,"712.-20 ;

NEW GOODS Low PRIOES KELLER & KANN Respeetfully solicit an eka@inéﬁop of their - New Fall & Winter Goods; , - Conststing of all styles in i SERGES, CASIMERES, MOHAIRS, POPLINS,

EPANGLINES, SATINS & VELOURS.

| SHAWLS. In this line we are pre;’i)ared to.show the mostat~ tractive line it has ever been our pledsure to offer to the ladies of this section. "> S S ‘ CLOTHING. - This stock is immeénse, replete with everything in style, at astonishing low prices. -Te thisdepartment we havé added a room -entirely devoted to. the custom trade. Having engaged a first-class eutter, who is thoroughly master of his business,a perfect fit is warranted every time. Our stock of Cassimeres consists of every descrigqun.of Amerij» can and French Cassimeres, Englich Méltons, Beavers, Whitneys, Pilots, Cheviots, and Scotchgoods, with a choice that can not be found anywhere else in this section -of country. Just try .us, you are bound t_otkesatisﬂed. S e Rl

BOOTS AND SEOES, CARPETS, HATS & CAPS, QUEENSWARE, : JEANS AND FLANNESS; All to be had cheaper than at any other ét()re.- s : i " 'KELLER & KANN: Kendallyille, Dec. 27, SB7-S < aiiuciinf o

GO TOJ.DECKER’S mamamer o e La.rgeg.’i an,d.: éest vagiém;;éd‘Stt‘)Ok GROCERIES AND PROVISION, FISH AND SALT. PRICES ;L;v‘:xis AVS:‘;‘L(')W As'rm-,nowr‘s'r

¢ Talsokeepthe beststock of( -Queenswafe; : - . ; . Glassware, . -—AND_ NORTHERN INDIANA. : i ; e R : :}.}'v HOTTO : LOWER THMV THE LoWﬁ’b 3 Ligonier, Ind., May 11872—ngECKER CABINET SHOP CABINET WARE ROOMS!

. RID, KERR, - Would respectfully announce to tﬁé‘citizensiot Noble county, that lie hasconstantlyon - : _hand a large aad superiorstock qf Ll CABINET WARE, ~ Consistingin partof ‘ DRESSING BUREA:US. s R . WARD-ROBEB, = i 0 ooy COTABEESCE G 3 . AN 4 SBTANDE, L= iy _ LOUNGES, =~ - ' .~ CUP-BOARDS, CHAIRS AND BEDSTEADS, Andin fact ever ytbi‘n‘%usualﬁ kept in s First: class Cabinet Shop. Particular attention paid to the Undertaking Business. = =~ ' COFFINS ALWAYS ON HAND And made to order, upon*.ahl)r-t}noticé;; Also, all kinds of Shop Work made to order.” = Furniture Ware Rooms on west side of Cavin Street. corner of Fourth street, Ligonier, Ind. §=" A good Hearse alwaysin readinéss. .- Ligonier, May 24, 1871. .= - o 0 e

SOMETHING NEW LIGONIER"Y The subscribers would inform the citizens of Ligonier and -surrounding country, that thpﬁ keep constantly on hand a large supply.of both WELE AND CISTERN PUMES, LY S RGEIAE 16 M Wy With & Without Cylinders, Which will be furnished to customers as desired, at reasonable prices. ~ Those desiring one of the most serviceable and most durable pumps now in: use, will find it to their advantage to %:ve us a call at our Bhop, at the South End, of the Nev( Bridge,*béfore‘ pnfchnsin’g elsewhere, These PuAmps are of the hest manufacture ,'n_:,,d' of first-rate wood ; allhave - . ' SUBSTANTIAL CAST IRON . SPOUTS, | Which are a greatadvantdge over wooden ones: both for convenience and durability, ,'{ Allbf Our Pumps are Waﬂdht;ql to Work Well in Deep or Shallow Wells!

REPAIRING PUMPS fe ¢ Done on thrt,d'oiice,finh : : ALL PUMPS WARRANTED ! Well Digging & Cleaning ‘We are preparedto Dig New ,W*efih', Clean and Sink. Bld Wellg, ‘Drive and Repair Iron Wells, and in fact to do any and everythingin our line on the shoriest notice.. el R e ANI Kinds of Country. Produce! Taken at Cash Prices, mﬂ?aacagngg for Work, - Rommoet 52 ek et sasth sod Ligonier, March 8, 1872, ©~ = ° oo

. GERBFEy. 5 B GREBEs. A | N J 8 THE PLACE to buy the beét}and CHEAPEBT o : s s ; : HBAVY &SHBLE IThreshmg Machines, Grain Drills ' Reapers, Horse-Rakes, ; DeTS, _ P NE© W ' z ¢ 3 2 @i T P Wagons, Buggies. S o AGENT for the WORLD, EXCELSIOR. AND MARSH HARVESTER, HOOSIER DRILES, VIBRATORS TBRESHEBS,\ &o.y &e. GET THE BES Ll S . N e fsr‘-:vmﬁ;&rwe.;ff \i R A E e | "]l"{;V”‘Hﬂﬁ‘l{» ) iTI HlE== iR . 2 ‘n‘w‘,:\‘ :‘,-.‘_'E_a—"‘ 4"525‘ ,": 1”' ; \i \ ‘;} ¢k "0»_ YY'”‘ '5"""!;,: :‘ﬂ \\\iL;' == : =y 8y .’;» S uu“"'w“”;sW : === 7 e ™. : TheFearless? H'E TRt i Ilazthe largest Oven! sz e ith hot air drat} T' E F ibiias - Is the heaviest stove! TH . b e i Ov_en isAperfe«c‘tly ventilated ! THE FEARLESS: Has the largest Reservoir! T?{iiE‘:f{LESS . Is the cleanest Stove! T Ji With and without Reservoir i IS SOLD IN LIGONIER ONLY BY | T E. B; GERBER,"

Q WARRENS ™ IMPROVED HOE! A \} e ; g l\g‘\'\v\ \\\\\\ : i $ g ; AN el | e ; ""‘v\.\t‘\i‘\\ ‘ \ t y v A \ \ \ \'\‘\\\‘\.‘\ N \'\Q\‘i\“.\\\\\}‘ o Py : A i ' ‘ NN One of the greatest improvements of theage! 1 Twelve reasons why Warren’s Improved Hoe is Better than the -common Hoe: : 1. IT penetrates the groand much easjer! 2. IT has three times the cytting surface ] - 8. IT ig self-sharpening ! » 4! IT is one-fourth lighter! 5. IT always scours! : 6. IT-is mnch stronger ! : 7. ITismade of cast steel! ‘B. IT has a trowel temper ! 9. IT is a perfect gem in the garden? : 10. IT has no equal in the field ! : : 11. IT isthe best tool for digging potatoes extant? 12. IT is a perfect success! : EXCLUSIVE Agency for Ligonier: : < B E. B. GERBER. - LIGONIER PLOWS, WARRANTED to give satisfactien. Highest:. | price paid for Old Iron. Copper & Brass! LIGONIER, INDIANA, : ! i Ligoxm Tsnans, .B, GERBER;

MY S!’RING STOCK OF BOOTS : SHOES ' CAND: - i : ik N - ; B 9 . 9 ; * Ladies’ & Children’s Wear “Has arrived and is now open for ins_peétion. = g I will gell tgeée goodg for C H S 5 XY AT A 8 LOW FIGURES AN ANY HOUSE IXN ~ THE WEST CAN AFFORD. COUNTRY PRODUCE! ‘. TAEEN JN EXCHANGE FOR GOODS. MY.old custg(;mr%xii “a;ag! :}ztz(f)gg)leiacl ]g'féerally are Examine Goods . —AND- - ! Arscertain Prices!? 2 REPAI'RI_NGZ : _ Ofallkinds .~ = | Neatly & Expeditiously Executed, VERYBODY is invited to call and lekve. E o me;:a}%v;oragxgﬁp}xﬁn& e{?‘é‘w‘? BOQTS OR SFLOES_ - = L p SISTERERN. | Ligonier, Ind., April 8, 1873-7 Yo IER

SPRING TRADE, 1873. First in the Field! F. W. SHINKE AND BRO, Hév:ejust:_recéived anew andbcgmvpléte stock of i e e "Men and Boys, if‘[, : OF ALL AGES AND SIZES. ALSO, Fine Shoes, = i i ~ -~ Gaiters, and e ot - . Blippers, Shnl R aroREEEE L I.adies and Childl;'enr.' OALL, Pric]?“om;i 19‘10%?3 ilucxg nfg}éft ti}ererr();l;i ; while our stock is ¢ ete. 3 PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES | e }5l V‘_.‘_.IIE.MEMIQ‘ER THRE PLKC]!{{:‘:"%T* sl Shinke’s Brick Building,