St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 12, Number 22, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 November 1886 — Page 2

THE INDEPENDENT. WITH SUPPLEMENT. WILL A. ENDLEY, Editor. Entered at the WalKerton Postoftice as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION: For One Year $1.50 For Six Months 75 For Three Months 40 XA blue mark across this notice shows that your term of subscription to this paper has expired. We respectfully solicit a continuance of your patronage, and trust that you will notify Us promptly as to your intentions in the matter. We can not give longer time than six months on subscriptions. Those who have not paid in advance will please bear this in mind. W. A. ENDLEY, PUBLISHER. WALKERTON, IND., NOV. 27, 188 G Local and Otherwise. Hayes ie the only ex-presideut now living. The Walkerton school vacated on Thursday and Friday of this week. John Finch, the new Sheriff, took possession of bis office Monday last. A party of 10Q Chicago gentlemen have gone to Florida to hunt alligators this winter. In our judgment the “Walkerton Advertiser,” edited by Tom J. Wolfe, is bound to go up the spout. It is rumored that the wedding of two of Walkerton’s elite young people is among the early probabilities. The Stephens Store Company bought last week nine car-loads of hogn. That firm is evidently getting hoggish. Hon. J. H. Winterbotham, of Michigan City, celebrated bis golden wedding the other day. He was 74 years old. The citizens of Denver, Ind., have discovered lead and iron ore in that locality, over which find they are said to be ecstatic. Noah Thompson has sold his farm to William Cripe, of Elkhart county. Mr. Thompson thinks of removing to the west next spring. The Plymouth Democrat has entered upon its thirty-second year. Dan McDonald, its present able editor, was one of the founders of the paper. You can buy a nice Chair for your wife a Christmas present. Yes,”'wife, and a Chair for your husband, at Vincent's furniture etore. L. M. Houwer & Co., the enterprising merchants, of North L:berty, are having a large amount of job printing executed at this office this week. The wife of William Wiley, of Packer Brush, Ind , gave birth the other day to a healthy female infant having but one leg—the right. The physicians think the child will live. Complete Details of the Great Fire in Walkerton. On last Wednesday night about 8 o’clock the alarm of fire went up from the 13th ward. It was found that the Arnold block was on fire —a massive structure of seven stories—this may be an exageration of six stories and a half—which burned to the ground in three jerks. No lives were lost. On last Monday morning when Tom J. Wolfe came to his store at the usual hour, ha found two lusty, square-shouldered fellows wailing to buy each a suit of clothes. The fellows came from Argos on foot, right through Plymouth to WalKerton. and were on the road all night, for the sole purpose of purchasing clothing, which they did, and returned hsppy. Wonder if Dan McDonald, when he clips this, with comments, will refer to Walkerton as “our neighboring little village?” Bills were printed at this office this week announcing a public sale by Noah and Israel Thompson, which will take place on the farm of the latter, li mile northeast ot Tyner, on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 10 o’clock, a. m. Among the things that will be sold at public vendue are, 6 head work horses, 1 span 2-year-old colts—well broke, 5 mih;h cows, 1 2-year-old steer, 3 yearling steers, 8 calves, 1 yearling bull, 10 head stock hogs, 300 bushels of corn, 4 tons of hay, 4 wagons, 1 good carriage, farming implements, 4 set double harness, 1 new sew-ing-»eebiue. etc., etc. RELIGIOUS ANNOITCEMENT. The Rt. Rev. D. B. Knickerbocker, I). D., Bishop of Indiana, accompanied by his Chaplain, the Rev. Dr. Kemp, of Plymouth, will hold services in the Methodist church (kindly loaned for the same by the brethren) on Wednesday evening, Dec. l,at the usual hours. The Sacrament of Baptism and the Apostolic Rite of Confirmation wi 1 in all probability be administered. All interested are most cordially invited to be present and take part in these services. The Rt. Rev. Bishop will preach the

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS. WORTH I.IUERTV. Reported by the Independent’s Correspondent. The dance at the new hall Wednesday evening was a success. Fifty numbers were sold Isaac Reamer has lately pur chased a fine Perchou-Norman stallion from the celebrated stables of Mr. Dunham, of Illinois. The horse is black in color, 16i hands high, weight, 1,770 pounds, The pi ice paid was $2,500. The ani mal arrived at Walkerton last Monday night. The dwelling house on the Chas. Williams farm was consumed by fire last Monday. Tho fire was first discovered at about 12:30, p. m., and it was beyond a doubt the work of an incendiary Tho occa pants were both absent at the time and as the building was some distance off the road the fire bug had a fair chance for his devilish work. The house was a small loss as it was very aged and dilapidated Insured a tew days since in Farmers’ Mutual for $175. One arrest was made but prisoner proved an alibi and was discharged. A warrant is out for another suspect but no arre t at this writing. LINCOLN THUMM DEAD. Last Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thumm received the sad news that their youngest son *was dying at his brother’s home in Harrisburg, Arkansas. Nothing further was heard from him until next day. Sunday, when a telegram received saying that Lincoln was dead He had been complaining some, but was seriously ill but two days when congestion of the brain took his life away. The funeral took place from the family residence on Tuesday at 2 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Thumm and the remaining son have the sympathy of all in this their saddest bereavement. GROVERTOWN. Reported by tbe Independent'* Correspondent. Rev. Peter Uncapher preached at this place last Sabbath.—Our school house is in need of repair as the plaster is falling off in some places. Peter Walsh is putting new blinds to his window, which is quite an improvement. The parties that roasted the chickens in the school house some time ago are known, and the mis demeanor must not be repeated as it will be looked after. LAPAZ. Rep rted by the Independent's Correspondent. Mr. Bollman and daughter from Ohio are visiting at Mr. C. G. Halt’s W. L. Johnson Is renovating his store-room and filling up with a fine winter stock. The schools of North township have closed for a three weeks vacation between the fall and winter term. A son of Alfred Culps, southeast of LaPaz, died of croup Thursday night, Nov. 18. Dr. Palmer has a fine office on one corner of his lot. He will build a fine dwelling also iu tbe spring. The Seybold Band furished the music for a Thanksgiving oyster supper at Wm Jamison’s Thursday eve. Durthweit of here. Grandma Tuttle passed from this earth after a long and tedious illness Friday, Nov. 19, and was buried Sunday last. Two sons survive, Henry and Jessie Seybold. ISLAND ITEMS. Reported by the Independent’s Correspondent. School closed last Thursday for Thanksgiving. Jacob Retiring moved to Walk erton last Monday. Geo. Chapman returned home from Fort Wayne last Saturday night. The Island Sabbath school will give a Christmas tree and enter tainment Christmas eve. Come one, come all. A surprise party was held at John Ake's last Tuesday night. John got a nice hanging lamp which was received with thanks. Charley Wolf arrived home last Saturday night from New Paris, Ohio. Charley was there in the interests of the Eureka Fence Machine Co. Commissioner Place was on the Island last week inspecting the Yetter bridge built by Stephenson and McCollum. The little house belonging to Mr. Arnold that was burned last Wednesday evening, it is pretty certain, was the work of an incendiary. Strong suspicions rest upon a certain party, and it begins to appear that it would require but little effort to ascertain tbe facts in the matter.

Bankrupt SALE 1 The Greatest Opportunity of the Times! THE LARGE STOCK OF PRIME BOOTS and SHOHs Formerly owned by Dr. H. A. Woo dworth, and attached by the IT. s. Marshal, MUST BE CLOSED OUT! For the purpose of settling up the business at once. PRICES Will be cut to One Hair The usual PRICES. S This is the only Opportunity to get BOOTf and SHOES CHEAP! • We also have a lot of sewing machines in which farmers can get a chance to make their wives a Christmas Present at small cost. ALSO l,ooo! -- l,ooo! WHITE AND COLORED shirts, shirts, At 50 and 60 cents each. Come at once! The sale will only last a few weeks. DR. WOODWORTH’S Old Stand 9 Walkerton, Ind.

LAPORTE LETTER. FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. Here we are again. The present court docket is one of the lightest for many years. LaPorte merchants will find it to tadvantage to advertise iu the Independent. Au organization of Knights will be made in every township of the county at an early date. The various religious bodies, of this city, united in a Uni n Thanks giving service at the Methodist church. A gamblers’ roost was pulled by the cops at Valparaiso last week and eighteen prominent citizens captured. The Republican state platform said, “The domination of tho Liquor League in polities is a menace to our free institutions,” and the people said “amen.” The county commissioners held a special meeting Friday and approved Sheriff-elept Earl’s bond. Mr. Earl assumed the duties of the office Saturday. Lige Artis and Ab. Hill, two LaPorte coons, occupy qurters iu the Chicago Bridewell. They moukeyed with the affections of another man’s wife. Forbes’ Dramatic Company held the boards at Hall’s Opera House four nights last week, producing “Black Diamonds,” Monte Cristo,” aud “Rip Van Winkle.” Hog cholera is prevailing iu this county to an alarming extent, and it is estimated that from one-fourth to one-third of the swine iu the county will die from the disease. The net earnings of the Northern prison for the year ending Oct. 31 are $14,717.73. A very good showing. Os the inmates 97 can neither read nor write; 588 are intemperate aud 109 temperate. A Republican club will be or ganized in this city for the purpose of disseminating Republican doctrine and encouraging discussions in the interim of campaigns. The Colfax statue aud monument w ill be creeled at Indianapolis next may. It should have been located at South Bend, the home us his lifetime. The Daily Dispatch appeared Monday v-ith the name of Jasper Packard, late Republican candidate for Congress, at th 1 masthead. Tbe plant was transferred to him Saturday. It will lake a neutral stand iu politics. Additional Local News. Get one of those Recking horses at Vincent’s. No tmkey scratched this editor's gullet Thanksgiving Day. Don't sleep cold when you can get comforters so cheap al Vincent’s. Harness oiled aud repaired at reduced prices al the Liberty Harness shop. The editor of iho “Walkerton Advertiser’’ thinks he’s “gittin there Reuben.’’ He may find that pub fishing a newspaper isn’t just the proper caper after all. Dr. Smith’s residence caught fire from the elove-pipe iu the upper story on Thanksgiving Day, and was discovered barely in time to prevent a coufiagiatiou. Jesse McDaniel has purchased the restaurant of Joe McCormack, aud will continue to conduct the business at the old stand. He will keep on bauds a full and com plete stock of everything in the restaurant line. Oysters a specialty. The Walkerton Pleasure Club held a very pleasant dancing party in Binder’s opera hall on Thanksgiving eve. The hall was tastily decorated, the music was good, and about forty couple were iu attendance. The day set apart for giving thanks for the privilege of this mortal existence and tbe good things with which tbe dinner table was so bountifully supplied—country editors, in particular—was strictly observed in Walkerton. Business houses were all closed from 10 o’clock until 1 o’clock, except the printer’s stall, the occupants of which toil on and on by virtue of an innate inclination, as it were. The religious denominations of Walkerton united and services were held iu union at the M. E. church for the purpose of offering up to Him who tempers the winds to the shoru lamb, thanks in humble supplication, for the good things above mentioned. Services were conducted by Revs. Wolverton and Snyder. It is a fact that. Vincent sells cheaper than any other bouse in Indiana. An assortment of single and double harness kept on hand at the Liberty harness shop. Yes, get one of those parlor suits for your wife a Christmas present. They are nice aud cheap, at Vincent’s store.

Bankrupt stock! Having bought (of the creditors) the entire stock of Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gloves, Mittens, Jewelry, satchels, and Gents’ Furnishing Goods, recently owned by Dr. H. A. Woodworth, and sold by the UNITED STATES MARSHAL in Walkerton, October the 9th. I will sell the sam at 25 Per Cent. Discount! Come with CASH, and get bargains, as I will trust no man. T. J. Wolfe. ”j. Willis Cotton, WALKERTON, IND., SELLS I ■ HI Studebaker One and Two-Horse WAGONS and B uggies. Bissell Improved Chilled and Steel Plows Fairfield and Toledo Chilled and Steel PlowsROLLER GRAIN DRILLS, SUPERIOR HOE AND SHOE DRILLS, PICKET WIRE FENCE MADE TO ORDER, AND, READY MADE, FROM 40c to 65c PER ROD. Sewing Machines AND SUPPLIES. Machine Oils, CHAMPION MOWEBS, Bearers and BINDERS. WHEELBARROWS & ROAD SCRAFERSS. F. Ross & Co., U * X DEA LRS IN GENERAL HARDWARE, Stoves, Glass, Sash, Door 'Blinds of all kinds, Wood and Iron Pumps, Tinware, Oils, PAINTS M ■ I II I I g I 9 Os all colors and shades. In fact everything found in a first-class Hardware Store. P RICES Low as Jr