The National Banner, Volume 12, Number 50, Ligonier, Noble County, 4 April 1878 — Page 3

The atiomal Banuey

LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

West’s Liver Pills Cure Dyspepsia.

At Lyons, France, over six thousand persons have been attacked with J tiye measles. | E

—White Wash Brushes Izt Scott & Sandrock’s. e

Robert G. Morrisson, treasurer’ of the Grand ILodge of Michigan Odd Fellows, is charged with having gobbled up 86,000 of soclety funds. More moral msanity.,. + - o

~ Fine and medium coatings, suifings and’pantings, in new designs for the spring trade, just received at Engel & Co.’s, Kendallville, :

" An Episcopal clergyman,calledSwan, died in England a.few days ago worth a million and three-quarters of dollars. The eye of 'the needle suggests tight squeezing. Wi |

—Please stop and examine those fine wall decorations at Scott & Sandrock’s.

_ A Methodist minister, of Massachusetts, 82 years of age, and who has been preaching since 1814, has recently been married. He is hale and hearty.

If you are about to purchase, sell, or loan money on real estate; or if yon want to borrow money on your real estate, first procure a compfete abstract of 'your title from W. & Kiser, at Albion. - 40-Bt,

- English sparrows are driving all the singing birds from Louisville. The public wrath is, exc¢ited thereat, and denunciations of the little foreign foe are loud and long. = 7 o

* If you have disposed of your real estate and want a deed and mortgage made, go to W. 8. Kiser’'s Abstract Oflice, at Albion. : 49-3 t. A New York drug store has the following placarg conspicuously displayed: [“Ladies afflicted with pale, faded ‘eyes, can now have them tatooed ‘black, brown or dark blue, with Incdiaink’ . @ ; ! Have your spring suit made to order at Engel & Co.’s, Kendallville.— New stock of cassimeres and fine coatings just received. I A bill is now before the Pennsylvania legislature making it a penal, offense for a man to treat another to intoxicating drinks. It is an outgrowth of the “anti-treating” societies that have sprung up in that State. - : Trade dollars, dad’s dellars, or greenbacks received in payment of abstracts or information at W. S. Kiser’s Abstract Office, at Albion. - Three Mollie Maguires were hung on one scaffold at Bloomsburg, Pa., on Monday of last week. Two negroes were hung in New Jersey protesting their innocence and under protest . of citizens. |- . If you want your title examined, or if you want a complete abstract -of your title and are unable to get to Albion, write to. W. S. Kiser, Albion, 6r call on D. W. Green, Ligonier, or O. J. Vineent, Kendallville, and your order will receive prompt attention. ’

The negroes, notwithstanding the protest of, Fred Douglass, are getting ready to leave this unhappy land. They are-moving on Liberia, where they will be equal, not inferior, to their surroundings. | o

. A few-more overcoats, buffalo robes, and other winter goods, al Engel & Co.’s, Kendallville, to be closed out cheap, to make room for spring stock.

The Mollie Maguires who suffered the death penalty last week are supposed to be the last of an organization which ruled the mining districts of Pennsylvania for years. Their reign was one of terror and assassination.

Use Weatherly’s Michigan Catarrh . Remedy—which is the best, remedy , ‘for catarrh in use. For sdle by C. * . Eldred & Son. N 1 e s :

| /A Louisville negro has been sentenced/to be hanged on the 10th of May. Last December he poured coal oil over a woman, set fire to it, and before any assistance from the neighbors could reach her she was burned to death.

A large assortthsgt of specie purses and wallets just received at Eldred's drug store. i

It is the opinion of New Yorkbankers »that Sherman’s resumption plan must fail. "The estimable wretch jis unshaken in his determination to ruinall business men before he will admit his folly.: | i

W. S. Kiser has a: complete description of every tract of land in Noble county. Consequently the best prepared o make deeds, mortgages and other conveyance of real estate.— He will charge no, more than other conveyancers, and will give you in addition information concerning your title worth the fee charged. 49-3 t. g it et South Carolina, by legislative action, assures hsr citizens that ne political prosecutions will be;made by her. This is believed to /be in answeér to a wish of Governor Hampton. - °

Look among your old papers andif the old patent deed signed by Martin Van Buren, or James K. Polk, is not among them, and if it should fail to be on record, get W. S. Kiser to procure it from the land office at ‘'Washington, V. C. There are several hundred of the old patents for land in Noble county that are yet on file there.

- John Sherman is coming in for his share of Eagtern abuse. The pure press of Néw/York call him a bad man, and one whose principles are not firmly rooted. John will soon join the Greenbackers, and then they will howl. : o ; ¢ ————eetll Be, ¢ Ask for Dr. Melvin’s Capsicum Porous Plasters, if you desire instant relief from all aches and pains. They are the greatest medical discovery since the creation of man, or since the commencement of the Christian era. Sold in Ligonier by C. Eldred & Son. & e¢ — : John Shérman has been cited to appear before the Banking and Currency Committee on Monday. = Thomas Ewing will have the pleasure of asking the astute John a few questions about -finance. The mercenary soul of Sherman must quake,- ek Don’t You Forget It. o * There is no one medicine that will Telieve as many painsas Carter’s Compound Extract of Smartweed, a sure relief for diphtheria, coughs, cold, cholera, colie, diarrheea, rheumatismr, asthma, phthisic, ¢roup, fever and ague, and has no eyual as aliniment for man ggd beast. For sale by C. Eldred & Son, Ligonier, and druggists generally. - g 49-m6, A Minnesota lumber man alter eon_siderable ﬁxmtlegc&:,ays that Indli‘?;;u “make good wood pers, workin aithully andsteadily. He pays thets - And; has Jjus :W ompieled a contrac

— Wall Paper at Scott & Sandrock’s. - —Ligonier will swarm with 'scribes next Saturday. - _ o ~—Rev. Mahin is inattendance at the M. E. conference at Anderson. :

—Knepper & Peck are erecting aneat office adjoining Kerr’s fuxjuiture warerooms. el | I

. =—Dr, 0. W. Baker, the “gifted healer,” at the Fleming ITouse next Monday and, Tuesday. . . - |., —That road ‘controversy in the Michael Bouse settlement is likely to lead to litigation. = . . ~—D. S. Hibbard has been appointed town Assessor in place of Mr. Samuel Krichbaum, resigned. - . —The Elkhart Union appeared in a handsome new dress last week. Congratulations, Bra. Sweet. G —Passenger conductors on the Wabash road now get $1,200 a year. Pretty good salary, these times. :

—Theodore Tilton is to lecture at F't. Wayne on the 16th inst. Why not

nduce Theodore to lecture here ?

—That was a splendid endorsement which the people of Elkhart township gave their eflicient trustee, Mr: Rendel.

—That encampment of tramps of which so much was said about ten days ago, must have been viewed thro’ a telescope of immense power., ' —Rifle Hathaway didn’t make much of a run for Justice in Elkhart township. His two brothers in this place fared better; both “elected. Migrate, Riffle. : ‘ S

‘—The political machine in Wayne township seems to be somewhat out of order, if Monday'’s election is a criterion to go by. Guess it will be all right next fall. L i —An audience of 1,600 perscns listened to ITenry Ward Beecher’s lecture at F't. Wayne. ' It ig said that the committee which engaged H. W. B. cleared an even thousand dollars. e —William Batchelor has removed from Millersburg onto his little farm on the Hawpatch. Mr.B. is a very worthy man ‘whom we heartily welcome to this neighborhood. . '\ —The parties who had the audacity to take choice flowers and plants from certain graves in the cemetery yesterday, had better refurn the same else they may get into difficnlty. o

—Dr. F. A. Grant, formerly pastor of the Christian church at this place, is here on a visit to friends and relatives. We are pleased that the Dr. is meeting with éxcellent sucecess in his profession. =~ : e

~ —With the actjve assistance of Democrats, the Greenbackers of Orange township achieved' a rousing vietory. A pull, a long pull, a pull .altogether, brought down that big republican majority with a whoop! e - —DPolecat’s fiithy sheet at Kendallville is still trying to cast§iSpicion upon the financial sbpndp@ the First National Bank of that citly. Notwithstanding all this odgrous squirting, John Mitchell will not lj)érmit himself to be either blackmailed or bulldozed.

—Sergeant d. Kennedy,the renowned soldier, traveler, _poei;, agriculturairist, &e., visited our sanctum yesterday foreunoon ‘and ,fav()red“uJ? with some of his latest poetical effusions. The sergeant thinks some of wending his way westward and growing up ‘with the couptry, '« . 1, e —The Republicans of Oraiige township sought to entice Democrats into the support of their ticket by nominating Thomas Imes (son of the commissioner) for Assessor. Thomas politely informed them that he was not just now engaged 1n pulling chestnuts out of hot, ashes. ' | .

—Treasurer Black’s deputy, John Swmith, he of altitudinous eminence and benign countenance, has ‘been Shermanizing this community by violently contracting the circulating medium. He commenced the work of calling in legal tenders on Monday and proposes to devote the remainder of the week to a further exchange of tax-receipts for the glorious greenback which “Alexis” orce in a while eulogizes in prose and oceasionally immartalizes in poetry. - —Another attempt was made abont 3 o’clock Monday morning to burn the Rochester Mills. Three orfour quarts of Kerosene-oil had been sprinkled on the siding and the incendiary mateh was applied about fifteen minutes atter the retirement of the night-watch. ‘Fortunately the blaze was discovered in time to enable Mr. Lape to extinguish the flames by pouring on water. This is the third effort made during the past few months to reduce this building to ashes. Isn’t it about time that the conspiracy be squelched ? ~ —While Mr. Thomas Crawford and hired help were engaged in ploughing’ one of Mr, Leuty’s fields near this place on Tuesday afternoon, a - man calling: himself John Conner Saunders applied. ] for work.. Mr. C. told him he had allthe help he needed at that time, and went on with his ploughing. Saunders’ climbed over the fence and remarked that he could beat any man in Noble county at that kind of work. After parleying a short time he was allowed to take hold of the plow. He had proceeded but a short distance when the point of the plow struck a stone and. knocked him off his pins. Mr. C. and his man commenced laughing at the mishap when the tramp waxed wroth and picked up a stone. Mr. Crawford also picked one up and ordered the ‘man out of the field. - Saunders got. over the fenee, and the others proceeded with their work. llardly hada minute elapsed when the hired help espied the tramp in the act of throwing a stone, and called to Mr. Crawford, but the warning came too late, the stone striking him -behind the ear ‘and felled him to the ground. Chase | was immediately given to_ the scamp, and, by the assistance of other parties, was soon brought to a stand. Mr. C was, fortunately, nof seriously 'hurt, | and came to town and got out a warrant.. Saunders was given a.prelimi- | nary examination before ’Squire Ban- | ta, who fined him $25, and in default | thereof bound him over fo the Circuit | Court 1n the sum of 8300, Failing to I e

Howd’ye, Howd’ye, Mr. Smith, Since you have become Justith?

Having repeatedly stated that we were not a born poet, we have no apologies to offer for this daring attempt at making rhyme. L —Dear readers: We are about to enter upon the 13th volume. A new subscription book is about to be opened, and we would esteem it a great favor to be enabled to place a credit of one or two dollars opposite every name upon our books, Shall this wish be gratified? ‘Answer ye whom this may concern. : :

—We are told thag the friends of Esq. Kelley, of Sparta township, have that eflicient functionary in training for the Sheriffalty, and that this fact accounts for his disinclination to accept A nomination for Justice of the Peace. The Squire has loomed up reﬁ’]arkabxy, and we would not be surprised to hear of his carrying away the prize at the next republican convention: Coming before that body as the representative and almost unanimous choice of the most reliable and formidable republican vownship in the county, it will be no easy task -to deprive him 'of the nomination.-

Perry Township Election Notes.

Such scratching was never before witnessed in this township. ‘ The internecine war among the republican brethren rendered it unnecessary for Democrats to resort to the scalping process. S ~ The ¢uestion now i 3, Does & nomination nominate ? g

-~ ihat school house ghost saved Trustee ITayes’ bacon. . About one hundred democratic votes were cast for Mr. ITayes, . Republican bolters on Trustee were hot quite so numerous. . ot )

The election officers weré: J. C. Zimmerman, J acob Wolf, J. P. Johns, Frank E. Hepler, and D. C. Vancamp.

Quite a number of Democrats voted for Henry - Gates. The republican brethren must have had a fearful spite against Henry, = ; L "Squire Cooper rehearsed that little “Howd’ye, howd’ye” admirably. It counted, too. ' v ~ Evervybody would like to know who those 75 are. . o : John Lane made a splendid race. - George Keehn was handsomely endorsed. Four hundred and ninetytwo sovereigns declared through their little ballots, “George, thou art a good and faithful. Assessor.” : A. S. Fisher concluded not to make the race for Assessor. Ie so informed the committeeman before the tickets were printed, and his name was therefore omitted. ,

Three democratic Justices in Perry township is really a little more than Democrats care about having. They don’t mean to be’hoggish about such matters. But they are not to blame if Republicans Insist upon having it so. - Excepting the unpleasantness exhibited by the Ilepublicans among themselves, thel election passed off very pleasantly.

Abe Hier was handsomely vindicated. Cigars, Abram. : - Those Democrats who deemed it their duty to oppose Krichbaum generaljy declared that they had nothing against Sam; it was their opposition to the big school-house, &e., that governed their actions. So? '

"Squire Hostetter gives it as his opinion that if John M. Best had not been the owner of a Norman horse but instead owned some stqck in the Clydesdales, he would have been triumphantly elected, Come to think of it, those Clydesdales do wield some power, but 'we were hardly "prepared for such a frank acknewiedgment by the eccentric Squire. . S —Use Scott & Sandrock’s Horse and Cattle Powders. . 4 : ~ Theological Debate. There will be a discussion between Elders George Abbott, of the Christian Church, and L. D. I-Ili-ckey, of the Mormon Church, at pr{ing ITiil Church, 314 miles north-west of Ligonier, to commene April 23,at 10 o’clock, A. M. A QUESTIONS: Resolved, That the whole law of God, as given to Moses, is now binding on christians.—Elder Hickey aflirms; Elder Abbott denies. : . Resolved, That the kingdom of heaven as taught by the Lord Jesus Christ is now set up on the earth.—Elder Abbott affirms; Elder Hickey denies. - ——————— e : — Dye Stuffs at Scolt & Sandrock’s. They guarantee good colors. = | g —_— e s - Supervisors of Perry Township. ,Acting upon the suggestion of the Attorney General, the voters of Perry township decided to elect road supervisors last Monday, instead of deferring that matter until October.— The following js a list of the gentle- | ‘men elected: e % “District No. 1, Wm. Dowel; 2, Jos. Smoker; 3, David E. Damey; 4, John D. Morrell; 5, Jacob Hostetter ; 6, John Marker; 7, Martin Huff; 8-and 9,(Ligonier); 10, Aaron R. King; 11, Arthur Engle; 12, David Gertin; 13, Jas. Sil‘burn. : b : Next Monday. _ “Go.see the man that told me all things that ever I done, and gave me a correct reading of the past, presentand future,”—The wonderful Psychometer, Dr. O. W. Baker, assisted by Prof./G. W. Van Vleck, M. D., will be at the Fleming House, Ligonier, on Monday, April Bth, and remain a few ~days | for consultation by all who are suffering from loss of health or property and otherwise. Come and be healed. ! H SR 2 et e e g

_ Mr. Roehrig reports that Col. R. M. Johnson has got to be quite a Dutehman, speaking. German like a book, and exclusively, The Colonel is in | good health, and will remain in Eu‘rope until after the Paris Exposition. He is highly pleased with Germany, and is enjoying himself very much,~Ile has written several German letters: to friends in Goshen, and we are told that he writes the language of the “Vaterland” very well.—GQoshen T'imes. Mr. John Reehrig returned to his home in Goshen on Monday a week, from a six month’s trip to Germany. James Campbell, of Columbia City, has taken the lecture field on the subJect of “Hell.” . b .

~ TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS. ' PERRY TOWNSHIP. ,". : Trustee—Wm. D. Hayes, rep., 343; Samuel Krichbaum, dem., 324. layes’ majority,l9. - : ' Assessor—Geo. Keehn, dem., 492; A. 8. Fisher, republican, [withdrawn], 11. Keehn’s majority, 481. . Justices of the Peace—lH. P. Cooper, dem., 380; J. M. Best, rep., 224. Cooper’'s maj. 156. . A, Jackson, dem , 403; H. Gates. rep., 205. Jackson’s majoriz ty, 198. e . Constables—L. B. Hathaway, rep., 331; D.R.Hathaway,dem., 322. Abr. Hier, dem., 335; M. W. Coe, rep., 288. John B. Lane, dem,, 318; C. G. Kistler, op. e : ; ' SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Election passed off quietly. Light vote—only 308 votes polled out of a votiug population of 478. The following is the result: L Trustee-—John Scott,rep., 164; Wm. A. Smith, dem., 139. Scott’s maj. 25. Justices of the Peaee—John C. Johnson, rep., 200; John D. Eart, fusion, 224; Geo. W. Reed, dem., 118. 2 Assessor— Jas. Baker, noopp., 289. Constables— W. H. Bassett, 143 ; Rufus Barcus, 122; T. F. Taylor, 112; John Weade, 108. .. 'WASHINGTON_TOWN’SIIIP. .

Trustee, James Wilson; Justice of the Peace, D. S. Longfellow; Constables, W. Baugher, Peter Kalb; Assessor, Isaac Beezly. ; There was little or no opposition to this ticket, so we are informed. '

G ELKHART . TOWNSHIR, ... ~ The election passed off very quietly, with the following result: : ; - Trustee—Jno. W. Rendel, dem., 262. No opposition. . : ' Assessor-——Henry Stump, fusion. 233 Eber McConnell, indep., 43. - . Justices of the Peace—C. K. Green, dem., 219; Jesse B. Smith, dem., 178; F. M. Buker, rep., 133; Riffle Hatha‘way, rep., 35. - i Constables—Sam’l Swank,dem., 222 ; William Glant, dem., 202 ; :Aug. Miller, rep., 80; E. V. Adkins, rep,, 60. Whole number of votes polled, 204. : "~ WAYNE TOWNSHIP, ' In this township three fickets were in the field—Democratic, Republican, and Greenback. It will benoticed that the name of Mr. Wildman was placed on all three tickets, and that of John G. Burwell and Jno. Longyear on both republican and greenback tickets. The vote is as follows: . S

Trustee—John C. Vought, rep., 314; John E. Walters, dem., 250; Thos. H. Stewart, greenback, 59. ; Assesser—John Emerson, rep., 2176 ; Jos. E. Repine, dem., 252 ; Lorin Kingsley, greenback, 94. : : Justices of the I’eace—Steph. Wildman, 523; John l.ongyear, rep. & gr., 348; Samson T. Emerick, dem., 293; Thos. Weston, rep., 255 ; Sam’l A. Wilson, gr, 124; H. Wakeman, dem., [not a candidate], 47. . _ Constables— John G. Burwell, rep. & gr.,, 411; Abr. Orr, dem., 327; John A. Swagger, dem.,261; Jno. Shifaly, rep., 217; Charles Greene, dem., 158: Cornelius Tryon, rep., 152; Harmon Diggins; gr., 95; G. M. Spore, gr., 70.

Wvow - YORK TOWNSHIP, : In this township theré‘ was a light vote cast. Three tickets were placed in the field—Republican, Democratic, and Anti-Masonic. . The following is the result:- . ol ey Trustee —Calvin Foot, republican." Assessor— -——— Maloney, rep. . Constables—Ed. Potter, Wm. Crispell. jr. 4 ;

| ALBION TOWNSHIP « * _ But little excitement was manifested over Monday’s election. The following are the officers elected : , Trustee—A. J. Markey. - Assessor—J. M. Shew. Constables—S. M. Foster, Jac. Niles. . Justices of the Peace—James liamlin, Solomon Hardenbrook. _ NOBLE TOWNSHIP, 5 Trustee—Carlos K. Wiley, dem., was elected over Rev. Vaughn by about 60 majority. : Justices of the Peace—Frank. Weirick, rep.. and Virgil Stewart, dem. Assessor—Samuel Braden, dem. Constables—Richard Braden, dem., and ——— Kiester, rep. i

ALLEN TOWNSHIP. A very light vote for this township was cast at Monday’s election, doubtless caused by the fact that but one ticket was nominated. There was no opposition excepting for the Assessorship, and in that case the vote resulted ina tie. ‘The following is the vote: ~ Trustee—Lewis C. Sehutt, dem., 279, Assessor—Geo. H. Fairbanks, 144; Francis R. Baughman. 144, There being a tie, the Judges, according to law, determined by lot who should have the office, and Mr. Fairbanks was declared the lucky man. Justices of the Peace—Lake Ihrie, 235; Ephraim Myers, 248; Robert Maloney, 2%. o ) : - Constables—James B. Frost, 260; J. E. Rehrer, 257; Edward Adams, 266, ~ Total number of votes cast, 289,

SWANTOWNSHIP, . .0 - @ - The contest in this township was’ between sections — La Otto against Swan. The successful candidates for Trustee and Justice re_éide in the former, and the defeated candidates hail from the latter place. - Trustee—Frank Sowers, dem., was ‘elected over Biela Broughton, rep., by 3 majority. i Justice of the Peace--Mr. Cauesse, dem,, beat Christ. Simons, rep., by 23 majority. ! Assessor—David Yarien, rep. . GREEN TOWNSHIP. 3 #'rustee——Jesse Engle. : ; * Assessor—Daniel Litch, : e — o — e —ABcott & Sandrock’s Horse & Cattle Powders will prevent Chicken Cholera. ; : . ~ Eden Township Election. ~ We are indebted to Mr. I. W. Stage for the following report of the election ‘in Eden township, LaGrange county: " Trustee—W. Roderick, dem., 16 maj. Assessor—SB. H. Sackett, rep., 11 maj. Justice—Dan. Wagoner, rep., 10 maj. - Constables — Wise Showalter, dem.,’ 22 maj., and John Swart, rep., 10 maj. - Total number of votes polled last Monday, 192; highest ever polled, 208. But few people know what every- | body should know that Carter’s Compound Extract of Smartweed. cuses

i WAWAKA ITEMS.

The greenback caucus of the 26th ult. did not turn out to be a very huge affair. There were not enough “leading spirits” to effect an organization, 80 the caucus quietly dispersed withe ‘out accomplishing anything. : ~ Our graded school has progressed }-ﬁnely under the supervision of Prof. J.:C. Swett, Principal. i One of our village belles has been married to Harry Bell, of LaGrange ‘county. We wish them a long, prosperoas and happy life. o “Rev. Philips, D.D., Baptist missionary to India, will deliver a lecture at Springfield, on Sunday next. He was born in India, and has been engaged in the mission work for over twenty years. He is now on a lecturing tour through a part of this country for the benefit of the foreign mission, after whieh he will return with many coworkers to his field of labor. . _ The excitement about the tramps has induced E: J. Schwab to put up new iron window shutters on hisbuilding. Give the tramps credit for this.“ April 1,1878. = MAX.

—Garden Seeds Five Cents @ Paper P at Scott & Sandrock’s. ‘ ; S . You Must Cure that Cough. ~ With Shiloh’s Consumption Cure .you can cure yourself. 1t has established the fact that consumption can _be cured, while for coughs, bronchitis, whooping ceugh, asthma, and all dis;s%ﬂw of the throat and lungs, it is absolutely without an equal. Two doses will religve your “child of croup, it js pleasant to take and perfectly harm‘less to the youngest child, and no ‘mother can afford to be without it. You can use two-thirds of a bottle and if what we say is not true we will refund the price paid. Price 10 cts,, 50 cfs.. and $l.OO per bottle. .If your lungs are sore or chest or back lame. use shiloh’s Porous Plaster. Sold by C. Eldred & Son, Ligonier.

Have you dyspepsia, are you constipated, have you a yellow-skin, loss of appetite, head ache, if so don’t fail to use SHILOH’S SYSTEM VITALIZER. It is guaranteed torelieve you. Will you continue to suffer when you can be cured on such terms as these? Price, 10 cts. and 75 cts. Sold by C. Eldred & Son, ligonier. :

Wells’ Persian Perfume “ITACKMETACK?” is rich and fragrant. Try it. For sale by C. Eldred & Son, Ligonier. v .7 42-eow.m6.

L e¢ e : Boys Must Be Careful. W . [South Bend Tribune.] The Supreme Court of the State has recently confirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court of Tippecanoe, in giving a verdict of $l,OOO damages in a case of assault and battery. 'The facts were that while so_‘?e boys played in the street one was Struck with a “piece of mortar in or near the eye, thrown by another, which caused the loss of the eye. The defense was that of infaney, and that there was no intention to infliet injury. The -court held that neither was asrelease from the responsibility for thé action. Although the lad throwing the mortar did not intend to inflict injury, it was his purpose to commit the wrongful act, and in such case there was liability at any age. The court added that it were well that domestic training and “discipline of children should prevent such barbarous sports, but where that failed the law was obliged to intfervene for redress in proper cases. o

! Special Invitation. : . Call at my drug store and get a trial bottle of Dr. King”s New Discovery, free of charge, if you are suffering with a cough, cold,asthma, bronchitis, consumption, loss of voice, tickling in the throat, or any. affection of the throat or lungs. This is the ;great remedy that is causing so much excitement by its many wonderful cures, curing thousands of hopeless cases.— Over one million bottles of Dr. King’s New Discovery have been used within the- last year, and have given perfect satisfaction in every instance. We can unhesitatingly say that this is really the only sure cure for throat, and lung affections, and can cheerfully recommend it to all. Call and get a trial bottle free of charge, or a regular size for $l. IFor saleby H.C. Cunninghanm, Ligonier. > e T e e = The Albion New Era, republican, calls prosecuting the members of the Louisiana returning board, for altering election returns, “political persecutions.” Prickett is next akin to an angel, but that is a little too angelic for us.—South Bend Herald. :

Luther DBenson, the temperance fraud, has been on another big drunk. He became s 0 obstreperous at Indianapolis one day last week that the officers were compelled to take him to the station house.

A son, aged seven years, of Mrs. Grimes, living in Clinton township, Elkhart county, was drowned last Saturday. The body has not yet been found. o

BIRTES.,

March 23d, 1878, in Ligonier, a daughter to the wife of John S. Hayes; usual weight. - March 27th. 1878, in Ligonier, a daughter to the wife of Prof. A. W, Kline; usunal weight. 4

~ March 28, 1878, on the Hawpatch, a daughter to the wife of J. Lepird ; usual weight. March 31, 1878, in Ligonier, a daughter to the wife of L. M, Jones; weight 10 pounds, April 3d, 1878, in Ligonier, a daunghter to the wife of Oscar P. Emery; usnal weight, .

MARRIED.

March 31, 1878, at the residence of 4nd by Wm. Kelley, Esq , at Cromwell, Mr, Hiram Francisco and Miss Ettie Carter, b:oth of Perry twp. March 29th, 1878, at the residence of Mr. Lew Kapp, Goshen, by Rev. L. M. C. Weicksel, Mr. Peter W. Immel of Eden tw‘)p.. LaGrange county, to Mitsg Mary E. Judson of Jackson twp., Elkbartcounty.

March 28,1878, at the residence of Joseph Zollinger, one mile sonth of Benton, by Rev. A. E. Mahin, Mr, Alonzo W. Banta and Miss Emma Zollinger, e A large number of invitations had been exténded, and near eighty persons were present besides the family of Mr. Zollinger, The ceremony was performed at about nine o’clock, after which an elegant repast was s'tzrs’ed7 The only anfortunate (2) thing connected with the occasion was the transformation of the Pastor ot the M, E. Church of Ligonier into a *‘gold bug.” L

CAUTION NOTICE.

MY WIFE, Phoeba Ann, having left my bed L and board without cause or provocation, the public is hereby cantioned against trusting her on my account, as I will nct be responsible for any debts ehe may contract. : ' MARGELLUS REES. Noble twp,, Noble Co., Tud., April 1, 1878-w3-50

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REMAIN,ING inthe Post Ofiice at Ligonier Indiana,daring the pustyveek 5 Conrad, Miss Ella . Gerber, Miss Mary M, Colbson, Mary M, Livergood, L. Dowleii Wm, Smith; Miss Jennie Eddy, M. G. Trittipo, Wm, R. Yoder, Miss Elizabeth =~ Persons calling Jor any;of the above letters will please pay “‘advertised.” , . § H. M. GOODSPEED, P, M, Ligonier, Ind., April 4, 1878, i .——‘——-——‘—-—————-—————-—————*—-—-——.——-—.——.-_- ) and Morphine habit absolutely ana OPI ‘W ‘ 00 157 Washingto b Ciaicagor Ik e .. = oWorki ‘_nuefet?h" where | no ii‘n‘i:vmeui‘éézgmwt. quare i YEAR m%%‘“ﬁrﬁf send A YE ur Addr 1C '

! T B : i & e s e ‘ . : & -obl € 7 VSI RS N v w‘-“«l:—u’cr:N."‘ b ‘ ' OVER [ b 3 '// ‘ : Fég -"'M:} = :_. ; ; % ’ G 5 : - 200,000 e == = = = = INVESTERPlows now in Use,2S—= e . 7 o Giving = = S - e =———— o ] : 2 Perfect Satisfaction. : = _3;?__: e :—:—’;._E—f:_:_::::;‘w<— = ';;.:?‘-:‘ : In Thell' ManUfaCtUFe With new jointer and coulter. The only perfect Plows. Every Farmer should téyrthem.yand thus learn what théy are. Do not waste momey on poor tools, Get the genuine Oriver. Look for the name on the beam, BEWARE OF INFRINGING ];MITATIONS. ; . e e , — : ' 9 : =l 5500,. 000 S TAR «“A” SHINGIL.ES, - Best Quality, at Greatly Reduced Prices. Ligonier, Ind., March 21, 1878. ; L E&BER ' o ot i, . GIX o

G/0/0/D |N|E|WISI.«] A Lumber Yard in Ligenier. l LUMBER, LATH AND SHINGLES, = | Of all classes and grades, kept constantly on hand. Pine j Lumber, thoroughly seasoned, dressed or in the .ro_ugh,é from a Fence Picket to a Stick of Timber, sold at Bottom | Prices. Call and See Us before buying. Yard on Cavin | . Street, north of Kerr’s Furniture Store.” . . ey - Knepper & Peck. : ; . Y e ENGHL S GOl ADVHIG B GER THE LEADING AND LARGEST CLOTHING AND HAT HOUSE IN | NOBLE AND ADJOINING-COUNTIES‘_.{:> . i Within a few days we will have o our NEWf»and LARGE " v . Stock of Spring . "} 0 4 s VNG I For Men’s and Boys’ Wear. | Clothing toOrderisOurGreatSpecialty Look Through Our Steeck Before You Buy any GOOdé‘for‘ Men’s or 1 Boys® Wear. IthVil_l Pay. . ENGEL & CO., | _ . - The Popular Clothiers, Hatters and Tailors, St Kendallville Id. DECKER’S ADVERTISEMENT. i lAM SELLING e S < ) .. Silver Drips, worth $l, at 60¢ W&M Golden Syrups,* 79c¢., at 30¢ A large stock of Fine Japan and ~ Young Hyson Teas | Just received which will be disposed of at ;‘l'owerv“p_ri.‘ces“than* ever. A discount of 10 per cent. will be made on 5-pound packages and over. If you do not find my Teas cheaper and better than any you have bought before, return them and no o charges will be made for any p'orti’(/‘m used. o . - 20,000 Pounds of Peaches Just received wlﬁclf’l will dispose of at 16 pouhds"ft}i‘f $lOO. All other goods in same proportion. ' WI will sell more and better goods asfor‘filésvsjmoney)thaﬁ_ % | any other house in Northern Indiana. . = e - J. DECKER. | Ligonier, Ind,, March,zl, 1878.-46 tf. . il : -: i . Great Reduction in Prices. Having made arrangements for a large quantity of Shingles, I shall sell for a short time at the following prices for the celebrated brand of | 16 inch, $2.75 Per M. - 18 inch, $3.25 Per M . | Why buy inferler grades of Shings | gles when you é: n get the “P [ 7 tonyat Wb prices. Vosiis st + o S

- NOTICE. Having purchased the entire : . stockof : ClothinG - Grents’s Furnishing Goods, PIECE GOODS, | ° w HATS & CAPS, = &e., &e., formerly owned by J. Straus, Jr., we respectfully announce to the public that we /" will, for the next » : U UAYD, o 'SELL AT - ~ REDUCED PRICES - The balance of our large stock of Cl : | tl |. | | G | ~and other gpods for - Men’s and Boys’ Wear, Regardless of Regue : 5 & : ‘ lar Prices. . | Made to Order Our GreatSpeb ol oy ey M. JACOBS & CO. 43 \ \\ A \ : N & NCL LAt : o S < Figontér, Tna.; March 7, 1878 4646 (% 4k s eR D il ¢ JonraoNiEß . | . - Carriage & Wagon Works . GERBER & TREASH, Proprietors. ‘Faving greatly increased our facilities: for the- - Manufacture of . SR ‘We propose, for the coming ses;son, to fnlké Ak 5 * gpecialty of this class of work, ~ ' . Believing thata dpcior angicle isdear at anyprice, we-have concluded to make only first-class work, * " 'Fach department of our. Works is under the management of a comﬁetent mechanic who is master of his own branch of th__e tmder. ; : Special Attention Given to Orderi ed Work, . FARM WAGONS : - At greatly reduced f¥ces. : ?We‘ébrdially invite the public to call and ex‘amine our stock and prices before buying.» Parties who are -nedglling an inferiorclass of work ~throulghout the ¢ouniry, have sometimes .taken the liberty to reprebent it as our work.— ot s gt e, Rl . p'ate contain . frm. o v.g‘rmh” or “Gerber, 'fr‘;r:h% Co.” thereon. Shop Cerner Flmg Cavin Streets, . in Foundry Buildiag. Ligonier, Ind., March 14; 1878-47-tf = /v . A SPLENDID OFFER, * An excellént Map of the Mississippi Valley will . be furnished free to évery subscriber who remits | to this-paper $3.50, in payment of the subscription to Tae BannEr and the Bt. Lonis Weekly Times for one year. This map is 28x10 inches in size, - “printed in bright colors, mounted on rollers and ‘varnislfed, showing accurately #nd plainly the Countier, Post-Offices and R. R. Stations of Mis- . -sonvi, Arkansas, Mississippi, Loulsiana, Texas, ‘and Kansas, and parts of Hlinols; Indiana; Towa,, Keutucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Nebras=" |ka and Indian Territory. It will be seal, post—- | age free, onor aboulDecember 181, 1877, m.-%, . G ~ Agents Wanted for the G | IREAT AWAKENINGA . | This interesting pook contains a complete histos | ry p_f‘%-ign%; RPHYM&%% {'ABLE TEMPERANCE 1 LES by the most ~ggqmlnsnty.ldv ) .;,;ﬂf‘&h%ﬂu» ddition to « ] ;&*&“ the & R}; ONTROVERSY hetween |ERtTR A R ee T r ohe Tt s aARe 16§ 1 B E®.N [ worker ofeither sex, right in i &“Mp\iﬁ;«m *‘M;‘W*,u o R£k e Dl :m’..uiju"m»«“ fw'?‘ﬁ"j,; gt %ﬁw‘;w“'ﬁ@jﬁ f i *%%%‘**»P 0 ‘)" E‘& ,ﬂ‘,‘. a’ %2 - oraat DA Y