Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 19, Number 3, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 31 March 1897 — Page 1

VOL. XIX.

gnIUH Upofa Ouf of Thtofes. & Last week a posse of deputies from beaded by Deputy Sheriff flatten went in search of thieves W Hb whom the farmers of Osolo township hard long contended, as noted in these columns. It seems that the officers had their eyes “sot” on a couple of negroes by the name of Higgins who were known to be intimate in their “going and coming” with the notorious Compton family. The posse was accompanied by an Elkhart officer, and others to see the search warrant put into execution. The Goshen News thus describes the raid on the suspects: When the sheriff’s posse reached the slaughter house, which is about a half mile from inhe Compton residence in the woods the farm, OfficerChatton stationed [jfgs men, two to watch each of the * two doors, while be and Geo. Krutz were to enter the third door when once the colored thieves were entrapped. They had not long to wait when the darkles arrived with a rig of Compton’s used in their nightly raids, leading a milch cow. The animal was placed in the slaughter house and the plunderers lighted a lamp. This was the moment awaited by the officers and with the two door guarded Officers Chatten and Krutz burst into the remaining door, commanding the negroes to throw up their bands. The desperate character of the men with whom they had to deal was not made apparent to the posse, for instead of quietly submitting at*6ight of the officers with drawn revolvers, ‘ the light was Immediately extinguished and quick as a flash bullets Began flying thick and fast from the revolvers of the entrapped thieves. None of the officers were struck, though one of the flying missies barely missed Mr. Obatteu. The darkies made a dash for tbe side door and shot past Officer Wm. Burton and bis son who discharged their revolvers after them, but did not check their flight-and they escaped. The party, after tbe escape of Iheir men, went to Compton’s house and aroused him. A search of his building revealed a dressed veal yet warm,* and two cal ves which had evidently been stolen. Evidences of sheep having been confined in a pen within a short time previous were also plain. On three sides of the slaughter house the tilth from the entrails, bones, horns and other refuse of slaughtered , stock, showed that many dollars worth |of live stock. has been killed there, of jfeich probably no returns were ever ' realized by the owners.

Millinery Knitter Opening, April ig here and with it the Easter opening at Miss Pearson’s on the Ist, 2d, and 3d. Souvenir, to each customer. ItnMied a Grocery Store at Goslien. At Goshen last Thursday night the grocery store of Frank J. Dmbeohour was broken into and rubbed of goods amounting to some S4O. Several boxes of cigars, a Quantity of chewing gum, tobacco, candy, some strings and Mr. Umbenhour’s cornet, valued at $35, were the things stolen. The marshal was put onto the trail and soon found a boy who had bought a box or cigars for 25 cents df Charles Phillips, who is about 16 years of age. Young Phillips was Jfcken into custody and put into the <’at box” in the special court room, pfnere after a rigid questioning, he confessed that he and Walter Sparklin, of Elkhart, had burglarized the store. Phillips had been to Elkhart on that day where he had met Sparklin and they had arranged to do “some wqrk.” Young Sparklin who was arrested at Elkhart, (where the cornet wax found) is the son of Ira Sparklin, a Lake, Shore engineer of good reputation:, who has been previously brought to grief by the waywardness of another son, William Sparklin, who. recently filled a penitentiary sentence. Another son was drowned abont a year ago. Youog p Phillips has previously been known' oshen police circles. • / l The Phillips boy was arraigned jn the circuit court Monday, and on Jt.be pica of guilty, was sentenced to the reform school until 21 years of age, which means 4 years. The Sparklin b#f Is out on $166 bonds furnished by his father. J , ■ . . —Torturing, itching, scaly skin 2J£Upas, born* and scalds are soothed Spec and promptly bfcaled by DeHazel/Saflvc, the best *own cure for piles, i: S. Walters.

THE N APP ANEE NEWS.

The Neir Ciucenr Cake Settled at Lh. One of the cages In the circuit court which for some time has attracted considerable attention was that of tbe State vs. Omar F. Neff, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and with larceny. The defendant was a young attor- 1 ney at Milford, who in 1895, it was alleged, obtained a loan for one Kincaide, a farmer of Kosciusko county, from tbe Metropolitan Loan and Savings association of Goshen, wbeb he was its agent at Milford, by falsifying the abstract records on the security property. And again it was alleged, that Neff instead of turning over the SI,BOO, borrowed ostensably for Kincaide, he gave the latter hut S4OO retaining tbe balance of $1,400. The farm of Kincaide already carried two mortgages, it was alleged, amounting to something like SI,OOO in tbe aggregate. When tbe case was called last week, Judg Adair, of Columbia City, was on The bench. There was consider able skirmishing by tbe defendant’s attorneys, but their objection to the amended complaint charging false pretenses was not sustained. It was then determined on postponement on the part of the defense, but this too was overruled. This play for position was followed by a motion to quash both charges on a technical cOnstrucjtion and for the reason that the alleged crime was committed outside of Elkhart county and therefore not within the court’s Jurisdiction. This motion was also overruled by the judge. The trial opened with the following jurymen in the- box:. .Reary Phillippi, John Warden, Virgil Young, William Thompson, Lawrence Yoder, Jonathan Kellett, Louis liumel, Mahlon Roach, C. M. Barnard, Christian Martin, J. E. Short • and George Kapp. After court opened, Chas. Freeman was substituted for Louis Irnuiel who was taken 111. Tbe first witnesses examined by the prosecution was Mr. Kincaide, whose testimony rather corroborated the charges. John Grabner of Warsaw, who held one of the mortgages on Mr. Klncaide’s land, and Albert Beck, a banker of Warsaw, who was the agent of one Smith holdtng the other mortgage, followed him and were good witnesses for the state. The prineipakwitriess for the prosecution was Chas. Wehmyer, with whom Mr. Neff transacted all business during the negotiation and procuring of the loan. The amount originally sought was $2,900, which Mr. Wehmyer refused to loan on the farm. Mr. Neff finally said that Kincaide would get along with 81,800; ancTlbls sum was to be used in paying off a couple, of notes—saying nothing about the two mortgages; that the Kincaide abstract had but 51 pages when It reached tire GoStien office, whereas there should have tu.-cn 54 pages -several witnesses testifying to this. ' ( The burden of the efforts of the defense was to show that Mr. Neff nor any one else had not tampered with the Kincaide abstract between the time of the document leaving Warsaw and Its re-maillng at Milford by Mr. NelT and its arrival at the Goshen loan office; that Farmer Kincaide's reputation for truth and veracity was bad; that Mr. Neff had turned over the 81,800 In cash to Kincaide, through his brother, Jesse Neff, and received Kincaide’s receipt therefor, which receipt was shown tbe jury, Tbe case went to the jury on Friday evening, and at.6:30 a. in. Saturday morning they returned a sealed verdict. This was read Iti court • <\ .* ■ about 8 o'clock, and was an acquittal of the charges of false pretense and grand larceny. Deabl & Dcabl and Attorney Jack North were Attorney# for the defense, and ft is said, conducted the case most ably, having to go up against the best of legal talent on the part of the prosecution. There is no question hot that there was some crooked work done in obtaining the loan In question, this was plainly shown at the trial: But to prove who did it. was another thing. According to the r jury, who arc stfjh posed to render a verdict according to the law and the evidence, tbe wrong man was prosecuted. —Don't allow tbe longs to be Impaired by tbe continuous irritation of a cohgb. TOs easier to prevent consumption than to cure it. Coe Minute,Cough Cure taken early will ward off any fatal lung trouble. J. S. Walters- .' .. J' \f —^

NAPPANEE, ELKHART COUNTY. INDIANA, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 31, 1897.

Chang* of BuilneM.

H. W. Stoops, who has been here in the restaurant- business for the past eight years or more, has sold his restaurant stock, and bakery, Including good will, fixtures, etc. Ike Jacobs who recently returned to Nappanee from Leipalc, Ohio. Mr. Stoops failing health was tho principal and only object In retiring from tbe business. The inducements for Mr. Jacobs to assume new kind of business responsibilities, were numerous. lie is in every way suited to the business, and with tbe assistance of bis wife, there is no reason why be should not only continue a remunerative business already established, but add to it as well. Mr. undjilrs. Jacobs will occupy the residence appartments over the restaurant, Mr. Stoops’ family will remove to the Brown property.

Danger* of the Grip.

Tbe greatest danger from La Grippe is of its resulting in pneumonia. If reasonable care is used, however, and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy taken, all danger will be avoided. Among the tens of thousands, who have used this remedy for la grippe, we have yet to learn of a single case having resulted in pneumonia, which shows conclusively that this remedy ! a certain preventive of that dread disease. It will effect a permanent euro in less time than any other treatment. The 35 and 50 cent sizes for sale by J. S. Walters, druggist.

Brethren Sunday School Organlxed.

The Brethren organized their Sun-day-school last Sunday by electing the following officers: James Cosper, superintendaht; Josepbus Neff, assistant superintendent; Miss Cora Culp, secretary; Mrs. Josepbus Neff, assistant secretary; Daniel Culp, treasurer; Miss Hattie Culp, chorister; Miss Nora Early, organist; Bertha Teal and Dina Frazier, librarians. Sn|>|>n*F<i to IlHtho *t Uk< W.wmm During Summer. Walkaiton Independent: The directors of tbe Walkcrton water works while considering rates for furnishing water to consumers, a few evenings ago, came across the following in th Nappanee schedule: “Bath tub for season, $2,” As some of our citizens have formed tbe- habit of bathing occasionally the year round this part of Nuppanec’s rates was of no use to the directors.

Enjoying Lite iniforuMletu.

A number of friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Mary E. Rea, formerly of Nappanee, will be pleased to learn that the lady is doing well and has her usual health in Jerusalem. Several weeks Ago, Miss Ethel MeEntaffer received a letter from her dated at Jerusalem, in which she wanted to be remembered to her Nappanee friends. She Is employed by * Mr. Howard who has two at Jerusalem and the other at Jaffa. Mrs. Rea Is hi charge of the former, and a very line hostelry, too. The maj>r portion of her letter is taken up with description of the places of Bible fame. She says she hasn’t forgotten the Methodist's; and that she is grieved to think that they haven’t a .church lu Jerusalem; and that, if she had any encouragement she would build one or have one built. Vegetables were in the market in the middle of February. Eggs are 9 cents per dozen and orange# cents, and lemons as many as you want for 6 cents: and other things in proportion. She says that if any Nappanee people want souvenirs from ‘Jerusalem she will be pleased to send them—that, there is scarcely If any risk to run in sending any valuables to tinrtTnltcd States. On her 00th birthday she says she got a carriage and celebrated by going down to Bethlehem. A Catholic Sister accompanied her and they visited- the church of the Holy Nativity. This is supposed to be on the spot where stood the stable In which Jesus was bow- _ * 4 Tbs ItrasSert BrmM). Mr: : R. B. Greev*. merchant, of Cbilbowie, Va.. certifies that be bad Consumption, was given up to die. sought all medical treatment that money could procure, tried sail cough remedies be could bear of, but got no relief; apeot many nights sitting up in s chair; was induced to try Dr. King’s New pis,covery, and was cured by use of twp bottles. For past three yews has been Attending to business, nod says Dr. King’s New Discovery is tbe grandest remedy ever made, as it baa done so much for him and also for others in bis community. Dr. King’s New Discovery is gamraateed fer Coughs, Colds and Consumption. It don't fail. Trial bottles free at <l. 8. Waltrre’ drug store."

Hunlne** and Reputation Coven Wide Territory. R. A. Wilson (better known among those who look for the “villago blacksmith,” as “Alex” Wilson), Is one of those mechanics who finds pleasure in his occupation. It is only the man who Hods pleasure in his calling that ever becomes progressive. This is not used as an original thought, but it is a truth, nevertheless—and truth always lives. Thus it while Mr. Wilson has been Jn business during tho past seven year# or so, ho has become known as a proficient workman as a horse-shocr, because he is a student of his business—not of only how to turn Iron into horse shoes, but of the horse’s foot, which must recelvo the shoe. This Is one of the very good reasons why his reputation for scientific horse shoeing has gone out from Nappanee, covering an expanse of territory greater than any other man, perhaps, in tbe same lino of business in northern Indiana. In fact, the small beginning of years ago has grown until now, Mr. Wilson has associated with him, Mr. Henry Neeley, who is accounted a setter of shoes with the best of floor workers. Annual Mooting of Tho Ladloo’ Library Ataociallon. _ The annual meeting of the Ladles’ library association was held at the library rooms on Monday afternoon. There were quite u number of tho ladles present and a lively Interest was- manifest lu the success*of thfi association work. Aside from other business transacted tbe following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. G. N. Murray; treasurer, Miss Claru (Jbppcs; secretary, Mrs. B. Ullne; Unanclul secretary, Mrs. G, Frank Brown; librarian, Miss hurrlet Sparklln. There t# a standing Invitation from the ladies, the News will add, for those who can possibly do so to reap the benefit of good literature for less money than It can be found elsewhere. Membership cards cost butsl for the first year, entitling the holdfcr to receive one -book per week from the library without extra cost. The second year's membership fee Is but 50 cents —less than one cent a book for the privilege of reading standard works; books that cost from $1 to $3 each. Young man! young woman! what arc you doing for your self-improvement during t hese long evenings? f*rolill>lMoulot* Nalni. The town Prohibitionists met in caucus last evening and nominated a ticket to be voted for at the spring election on May 4th. There was a good attendance us such things'go, and a disposition to put up an exceptionally good ticket. The following is the ticket: For trustees, Adam Gulss and Bennett Freese; clerk. James L. Ernest; treasurer, Frank Walters; marshal, 1. W. Hcnsebaiigli. ~ -

Motif* Ul-ItUIIUrMII i'SIMOI*.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Republican Caucus held at the Hoppes Hall on Tuesday April oth. at 8 o’clock p. m. to place In nomination, to i*e voted for the coming, spring election. One clerk, One Treasurer, One Marshal, One Trustee for Itrst district, and one Trustee for fourth district, of the town of Nappanee, Did. Com Mimas. Hriiiovml Nutirr, After this week our harness shop and salesroom will be in the building first door east of Best's meat market; where we will tie pleased to meet and to wait upon ail our old customers as well as new ones who we invite to Inspect our good*, and method* of making flrst-ela*, harness, I'lbin Anri lon. On .Saturday April 3d, at 1 o’clock, I will sell at public auction at the Nappanee House a number of diningroom articles, and wane restaurant fixture*, not now in use. L,.fb Wixur.n, nmtm MSI Vrnmpi. The treatment of cold* should Imj safe •* well as prompt. Os the numerous cures some are good, others worthies*, and some positively Injurious. That Brant's Balsam is good Must be admitted; wo my “must*'because it has beep used for over 35 yews without word of complaint, while the words of praise would fill these pages a hundred I no-* Large bottle and a guarantee 25 cefits. J..8/|Falfers, dsuggist.

The COLUMBIAN V Our stock of fine Dry Goods is superb,-—for years we have not shown a more complete line, and the coming nice weather is sure to bring trade our way. Can’t help it—the prices alone will do it. No trouble to pay for a nice dress when everything is in srour favor.. If you do not fajl in love with a few of the 15 styles of Jamestown dress goods just opened, we believe the fault lies with yourself more than with the goods. They are perfectly elegant, You can have a nice dress for easter, and it will only make a small hole in your pocketbook. Capes. One of the most desirable spring garments is a nice cape. This is a good time to think about it, —and the next thing is to make your selection quick, as the choice things arc always piled up first. Carpets. House cleaning time will sooq be on hand, and the thought uppermost in your mind is to select a nice carpet. Leicestershire is one of the heaviest all wool ingrain carpets on the market, and the designs are all new. As we had our carpets about all cleaned out last season we are displaying an entire new line this season. Lace Curtains Always come in for their share of trade this season of the year, and we had your interest at heart when we put the selling price on these. Yon will experience one surprise, and tnat is: you are getting a much better curtain foi* tbe money tlmiEyou expected. ® Ladies’ Waists We are not talking through our sun bonnets when we my we have the finest assortment of ladies’ wnistsintown, and the selling price looks more like a wholesale price. The workmanship is perfect. Clothing. Your first desire in purchasing a suit is a perfect fit," and the second is to get a piece of cloth that will give you good service and of good color. These qualities are all embodied in our fine Tailor Made Clothing. Lots of proof around town. Yours for Trade, FIDLER & RIGKERT.

IMAPPAIMEE REALESTATE EXCHANGE! No. 531. 122 acres, 86 acres cleared and fenced, good water and wind pump, good bouse and fair Darn, at SSO per acre. 3 miles west and onehalf mile south of Nappanee, No. 632. 80-acre farm 6 mile* west of Napfranee. 00 acres under good cultivation, medium house and good t tarn .good orchard and tubular well, Price, S3B per acre; SI,OOO cash balance in easy payments. No. 633. 40 acres 4J miles south of Nappanee improvements. Great bargain at $i,400 ou e*y lerwp, A bargain In a house and lot. Large new house, good water, and out building*; SOSO, S2OO cosh and balance on very easy icons, - Other properties for sale. Come to and see. See uh for HA KG AIN b ' '■FJ.-n- 1 *- ! 1... ■' - spm U-JJ-U"’ 1 CLAUDE R. STOOPS, JEWELER, AS * ] ('W% SCIENTIFIC OPTOH, Eyes tested free! Halisfa/ tiou guaranteed. Nappanee, Ind.

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Our Shoes!

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Jacob O. Kantz. Attorney and Notary. LOANS*’REAL ESTATE Oafr Especial atumtlou to Colled ton. sod Insurance Offleu in tUrtmaas' owe*.

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