Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 1, Number 10, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 29 May 1879 — Page 2

'pajjpanw {Sdf eefelij 4. B.N’IUTU, editor. THURSDAY. MAT 29, 1870. , S. P. Yeoman, aged 78 years, an old and respected citizen of this county, was buried last Monday. The woman we spoke of las: week as stealing §97 out of Hubbel & Co.’s safe at Goshen, has been sentenced for three years to the reform school. IIR. I>ATTA performed a sjirgteal operation on a lady living in Concord (township on Tuefdiy last whereby she was relieved ofjft 4J pound tumor located in :be abdomsD.— Goshen Independent. The last nurnbrr of The Nappanee News receivel at this office was a beauty, It was printed ciosswisp, in spots on the outside and duoth on the inside, so that we could not read it. Smith, seud us a white sheet' the Dext time you ruu out of papers, or omit us; we have no use for such specimens as the last was.— Warsaw Republican. It is not the “crosswise” or the “dutch on the inside” that makes Hossler complain. Nappanee has been a good field for The Republican, so far as job work and subscriptions are concerned; but they sent their ‘‘traveling agent” down here a week or so ago, and he did not succeed so well as lie “use to did." His subscription list has fallen ofi considerably at this place, aud it looks reasonable that no business man of Nappanee would give them work when they have a first-class job office in their own town. This is what burls bim the most.

NO BODY SAFE. '( ' The brutal murder of Coroner Webb at Fort Wayne last week almost provia the assertion that crime is so rife in the land that no body is safe, and that it is impossible to foretell who or whom among us may be struck down by the hand of an assassin. Here we have a quiet, peaceable, harmless citizea —an old man, highly respected, guilty of nothing—shot down like a dog. It it high time, we firmly believe, that the courts inaugurate an era of punishment lor crime rathet than it should be the rule that crimiuals should escape, in nine cases out of ten. The leniency with which murderers have been treated—the ease with which they have escaped punishment for their crimes—without a shadow of doubt leads to their more frequent occurrence. Mr. Webb was the owner of a fine horse, an animal so valuable that it was surmised might tempt the credulity of some thief, and he was therefore carefully guarded by its owner. Hearing a noise at the stable on Thursdry evening last he hastened to it, the door of which he fonnd ajar. Surprised at this, somewhat, as he knew it to have been fastened but a short time before, he stepped into the barn, and -was still more surprised to find a blanket on his horse —something that he was not in the habit of doing—and the animal bridled. Stepping closer he peroeived the figure of a man standing close in a corner of the stall. He asked him his business and was answered by a shot from a navy revolver of large size, which mortally wounded him, although he had sufficient strength to crawl to the door of a residence near by, where he was found by his son and others who were investigating the cause'*-of the pistol shot. He lingered about thirty-six hours, when death put an end to his sufferings, v hieh were intense at times. We knew Coroner Webb quite intimately, and the suddenness and manner of his death leads us to repeat that crime is becoming so frequent that no body is safe, —Northern Indianian. CO. SUPERINTENDENT., As the lime will soon be here when the trustees krill be called upon to elect . a 1 school superintendent to till the vacancy occurring by limitation, it may not be arrogant to say a word in defo gation to any, we believe we are safe in saying, that the preseut incumbent has filled the requirements of the law as , likewise raised our schools from a rude aud undisciplined organization to one not qut ranked in the state, to corrobo- 1 rale which, we have simply to bring I forth in evidence those whose life tluty ,

is school management. The state sup-pi-rintetideti:. whose dicia gh uld be worth something, says, “Mr. Muury is hue o: ihe best county superintendents iu ih state,” and the Indiana Schnoi J ufoM. the exponent of the state edu eatinnal fraternity, says, “We Texas w.il not prove 6u iovltiug ‘as to to cause Indiana to lose one ot its b.s. , Couuty superin endents.’ ” Now we submit, that if uie-u whose ooly business iu lire is among our o-juiukiß schoolmen who are jacquuin'.eu"with all Lite supuiuteudedls in the 9tate, Voluntarily in their journals and official records judge this gentlemen; as- “cue ot the best,” that to iguure such evidence would be super.ative etfruutery and an tew it any ot oar ti'uatcc& eouhl indemnify, uor couid tne public, whosfe*ervanls they are, exculpate tneui from so abruptly seuiugTwd.j the verdict ul men who are recuguizai authori y. -We believe Mr. Muury should no left tu consummate the project laid dowu, namely, school discipline, and that our ouiumun schools are t< day, to no couuitiou' to eutertaiu a change of progiam save opiy at the expeuse ol fatality. There are other equally competent gentlemen,to be sure, hut we are able to show conclusively that tegood of uur schools are paramount ) pefeoual likes aud dislikes, and tun her that a chauge at present will invite disaster. This office is neither poll leal nor eec.estastieal, but is amenable to these two interrogatories: Is he honest? Is he competent? lining wliljii the pun lie has no luriher business witn the tuau —Goshen independent.

A CARD. Nappanee, May 27, 1879. Editor News, — t noticed in the Warsaw Republican's‘Nappauee items’ that the good people ol Nappanee feel somewhat uusirung—probgoly, disturb- • 1 in their P. M. dreams —by tbe playing of the band Irorn their stand on the loid’s day. In behalf of the Jioys of the baud I would say that we were re-quested-by a number of the citizens, and those whom we consider good, to play. Also, many have express- and ibemSelves well pleased with the music rendered by Us as much preferable to loaf ing on the streets, whittling dry-goods boxes, playing base-ball, driving mudown livery horses miles through the dusty highways. We dot play during thetours set aside for public worship in the church. Singing-schools are not considered even by the most valid, orthodox as irreligious, when conducted on the Sabbath—must churches opening tbeir doors for such purposes. Now wherein those “good people” are so deeply affected we ean not perceive, the members of the band are mostly young men who labor for a livelihood, several being employed quite a distance from town, and meet at an aggregate expense of from §lO to 815, at a reasonable estimate. We do not feel able to incur expeD.se more often than necessary. If tbe good people of Nappanee will “chip in” with the needful, we may be able to furnish you music during the week. S. B. Flat.

MILFORD. M, , Pete Smith has sold bis grocery. Corn planting has begun the second time. The local freight going south Friday morning killed a cow 1 belonging to J. 'H. Huffman. William Zimmer, while working in Robinson’s saw mill a few days ago. was thrown against the saw while in motion and had his leg badly lacerated. The Murdock & Hamilton troupfe played here last Wednesday and Thurs day nights, and to do them honor is to say it excelled anything of the kind that has'beeo here for a long time. The large machine shop, owned by Milford company, was destroyed by fire bn last Wednes day afternoon. Loss about 87000; insured for SSOOO. It caught by sparks from Robinson’s saw mill. And it came to pass that a boy by the name of Jim wanted to do something that everybody wanted him' not to do, and his residence was at the city of Grave! ton, came ovei to Milford and hired an attorney to procure the proper credentials, which was done on short notice. Although a number of hush cigars were smoked it couid not be hushed, Then a wedding garment for Huxv Duxy was in course of con-' stiuction, and made all right, but bold

Wait for It! Watch for It! Coming Soon! The Oojf Legitimate Enterprise on this Continent 1 )Hiliard, Hunting and Demoti’s Pacific Circus

Wi r d and Trained Animals. LOOK OUT FOKYTHE GORGEOUS~B AND CHARIOT “HOMAHO” Drawn by ten beautiful horses and contaipinf? Prof King's Golden Band. # MADAME JOSEPHINE, The Daringan<l Graceful Equestrienne. Her most marvelous an daring acts have electrified the continent of Europe, ind in everv city in which she has appeave k Possessing all the attrfttiona of form, features and youth, she intrepidity to the performance, Le PETIT JOSE, The Oentausr Child-Wonder. Apparently err lied on horseback, and the Sylph of the Saddle Mr. Kobert Hunting. Jeaier, Conversationist and'Clown, modest but brilliant, wit and repartee without vulgarity, sartu-al without offense. A. veritable genius m the tented temple of Mom ns. Mr. James DeMott, With his celebrated Arabian Trick Stallions,''Excelsior” and "Whtie Hawk.” FISHER BROTHERS, In their astonishing ■volutions on the Horizontal Bar aud Iron! a mUnmoth Giant Swing. —■ William Delhouer! The California Wonder, surname I the m*" .of many forms. ‘Astonishing!’ 'Can he be human 5 * are exclamations that come from the audience as he oerforras his almost incredible feats. Monsieur Hussell, The French Clown, whose capers never fail to set the audience muproarous laughter. Price of.admission 59 cents; children under 9 years 25 cents. Doors open ‘at 1 and 7P M. Performance commences one hour later. Will exhibit in a Waterproof Pavilion; no postponement on account of weather at NAPPiaEE JOTE6TH

mamma says if shall not go put; but Jiminy resolves that it shall not be in the way, so ,10 jumps tlte county and puts a stop to it. On Saturday he brought back his owo dear rose-bud, and says who cares for expenses. The dressmakers were put to work, and quicker than you can say Jack Robinson his own, dear gal was dressed as gay as a peacock, and now they go on tbeir way rejoicing. Simon.

LOCKE ITEMS. Weather rather cool. Roads getting dusty. x Crops are still growing. Garden truck growing nicely. We are to have a picture gallery. Mrs. Dr. Church is mukiog quite a lengty visit Locke. Cnarley says when you want to trade horses come to Locke. , A barber-shop has been opened in the pld drug store building.. Some of the boys are getting shaved smooth. -Reason—On account of working the roads. Claik looks very lonely when he comes to town since his wife weut to live with her mother. Several men and boys had quite an interesting game of ten-pin-alley on the sidewalks, Sunday. John Hartman got tired of falling in and out ol bis store house, and went to work and’built anew sidewalk and hitdhing racks. We have as good a school here as can be found in tho country. Reason. —Because we have as good a teacher as can be fotfnd ' ASK. ' GRAVE TON. - Business lively. The city is well lighted up with that old fashioued gas, J. Huntsicker is behind the counter waiting for his many customers. The doctor is hauling that standard

fertilizer tor the benefit of hia farm. The landlady is on her way to Warsaw to attend court in a case between Jim and Levi. Jim Calendar is dreaming over that old marriage, as he well knew the hour bad come. It was a good day for Uccle John, the livery man, as the novel wedding and fast horses brobght in $lO per day. Visitor, Mel., are Moso's potatoes really out in blossom? Uncle John, you are hereby notified not to let Jim have your buggy again. Wc think the old women had bitter not whisper during singing. They might get pat out.

There is a lady in Gravelicn that claims all girls who walk on tue railroad are Dot decent. She forgets tbe time when she was a frequent visitor of railroad woods. Levi Fisher’ got np earlier than usual on last Friday morning and found a package of goods at his door. He is going to get up early every morning, and believes he will ffod a suit of clothes blockading the door. Last Thursday James Calendar and S'rah Brumbaugh were married by ’Squire Wysong May peace and harmony go with them all along the journey of life. They are young in but old in experience aud intelligence ; and their prospects bid fair for a long and happy life. Skip. Real Estate for Sale. —Solomon Rinebolt has 40 acres of timber laud for sale at a bargan. For particulars enquire of him or at this office.

Foa Salk —Three hundred and sixty acres of land, situated three and a half miles south of Nappauee. Will he sold io lots of 40 acres or more, just to suit the buyer. For particulars inquire of H. Snider and W. J Acker, at tho above named place, or at this office.

-=f SPRING Ik SUWIWIEH . FINEST DISPLAY OEV&R DRY GOUD§, NOTIONS —AM) Gko geeie S In Nappant,3 is fit HARTMAN BROS. HATS & CAPS, DRESS GOODS, HOSIEftY k WHP'E GOODS L-.CIK AND EBRoIDERIES. CORSETS, FANCY G ' US,AND NOTIONS OF EVERY DESKIPTiON '7 Just received the largest stock of Drv Goods ever brought t N at onetime. .Also a complete stock of Ladies, ffis-es, an! GliiM •• i Sho s. A complete stock of NYO line’ BOOTS AND SHOES, ■ 4 All Whioli iss to be sold at Botitotn Prices •* „ * A full lice of Tobacco aod'Clears alwav*< on <ia 1 vv -h in the | FLO P D E YU Os A M f The best five ceat in he market, B'sure a id esam m; uur stuck bcior i purchasing elsewhere.

P. fit STAHLEY, —DEALER. IN FURNITURE M UNDERTAKER. M y locmr may.be lound on arket Street, opposite the P m office win. re A LARGE STOCK OF GOOD FURNITURE I Embracing everything usually kept in-such stores. I expect to keep such class of goods and offer them at prices thdt will convince you that try store tbe place to buy. . - ' ‘ UNDERTAKING!-®® Ijurial Cises, kc„ be kep' consnin'ly 00 ha’nd, ar.d having b v..n-i hearse, lain prepared to attend ail fun- rils on short notice Terms as reasonable as any other establishment. I also have iu connection a complete stock of , '-- 1 - WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY

Ronairing done on short notice and all work warranted. 1 am also agent so

Ail kinds- of Sewing ‘Machines, and ketep on hand all the different machine needles. Give L. '. ~ - • ' me a v,all before buying else wilt 1 re.