St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 12, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 January 1887 — Page 2

THE INDEPENDENTBY WILL A. ENDLEY. Entered at the Walkerton Postoflice as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION: For One Year 81.50 For Six Months ...... W For Three Months X A 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., JAN. 15, 1887 The Walkerton Independent is writing up its business in good shape.—LaPorte Herald-Chronicle, The Walkerton Independent is enjoying an advertising boom Walkerton seems to be a brisk, busy town. —Milford Times. And now it is said that Senator Dou Cameron, of Pennsylvania, is being talked of for President by the Republicans of that state. A man who will borrow his neighbor’s paper to keep from subscribing for it, would talk through his nose to save the wear and tear of his teeth.—Delphi Journal. The Mishawaka Enterprise is now printed by steam power. The Enterprise set-ms to be getting rich, and we are glad to note its prosperity. The office was recently removed to a new building of its own. The editor of the Walkerton In Dependent calls his good right a* m with the fist doubled up “our six months sickness,” Is be seeking employment as “the fighting editor?”—LaPorte Daily Public Spirit. Not so, Bro. Packard. We meant our left arm; our good right arm is “instant death.” People seeing the Herald Chronicle would think this city was much more enterprising than it is. —LaPorte Herald-Chronicle. The Herald-Chronicle is without question one of the very best, if not the best, weekly newspaper in all this section of country, and should represent an altogether livelier town than LaPorte. Really, one would almost imagine that it was published in W alkerton. It is remarkable what little bites a woman takes when eating in the presence of her sweetheart. What a little mouth she has then! She nibbles with her little white teeth like some dainty squirrel eating a nut. But wait until wash-day comes. Watch her when she goes to hang up clothes and gets in a hurry. By the time that she gets the big ends of fifteen clothey-pegs hid in that mouth, you will begin to think that it is a pretty good sized hearty mouth after all.—Ex. Ladies of the second rank of royalty in England lead very dull and humdrum lives. They are too high to find equals in society; they must be surrounded with a certain degree of State and ceremony; they have their people-in-waiting; everybody courtesies or kotows to them. But this is the extent of their grandeur. Their incomes are not to be compared with the revenues of the nobility; their jewels and toilets are inferior to the trappings of many of the ladies who wait on them; they have no great estates or mansions even, but must put up with apartments in some half deserted palace, and the spectacle they present of impoverished royalty is pitiable rather than dignified. The nation grudges them their allowance, and threatens not to support their children. Girls are of few days aud full of mischief, aud whosoever is decaiveth thereby is not wise. When the young girl cheweth her gum with great haste, and stampeth ber pretty foot, look thou little out. She cometh forth in the evening in low neck and short sleeves, but in the morning she Heth abed while her mother hustleih. In view at the window she standeth whenever the sleigh bell tinkleth, and yearneth for a beau and when he cometh she doeth up his purse. He wrappeth the buffalo about her and huggeth her much, and stays out much beyond his time; and the livery addeth four good dollars to his bill. In the evening he bieth himself to her father’s mansion. He goeth in and sitteth by the fire, and ere he leaveth be poppeth the question aud she iumpeth at the chance. 'A hen the cock croweth he taketb his departure, and compareth himself to an ass, yes, verily. He geteth bis license, goeth forth upon the morning of his wedding day, and employeth a godly man to do the job, and when the sun seteth he findetli himself a married man. Selah!—Ex.

A PEEP INTO OTHER FOLKS’ BUSINESS, — 1 AND THE SAME EXPOSED. [Continued.] SAMUEL KOONTZ, Jr., , DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES. । This is a stock of general mer- : cbaudise purchased in Cass county’ this state, aud opened up Jan. 10' ’B7, by Samuel Koontz, junior. The store is located in the Dr. H. A. Woodworth building, aud consists of dry goods, groceries, . clothing, notions, etc. It is said । that Mr. Koontz intends putting in a full line of clothing soon. The stock presents a fair appearance and it is believed that a i fair share of patronage will be । drawn to this house. RUPEL & GRAFFORD AND THEIR HARNESS SHOP. Arvad Rupel started in business in the ypiing of 1884, with a new i stock in the harness business and all that appertains thereto. He did a successful business alone until September, ’B6, when be admitted as an equal partner Mr. Grafford. Mr. Rupel reports his business as being far better during the year 86, than the one preceding it, and that the trade of the new firm has started out for ’B7, quite encouragingly indeed. This establishment manufactures double and single harness, light and heavy, coarse and fine, and carries a full line of robes, blankets, flynets, whips, curry combs, cards, brushes, etc. They make repairing a special feature. They propose to deal fairly and squarely with their patrons by rendering a full equivalent for the money paid. Cail and figure with them. SIMMONS & ADLE. THE FLOUR AND FEED STORE. Ed. Simmons purchased a onehalf interest in this business of Adam Baugher, July 25, ’B6 These gentlemen carried on business together until Sept. 9, when Mr Simmons purchased the other interest u of Mr^ Baugher and admitted as a paitner Henry Adie, iu a few days, since which time the establishment has been run under the above firm name. These gentlemen report a fair trade in wheat flour, buckwheat flour, corn meal, rye flour, corn, outs, chop feed, bran, etc., etc. They declare they can’t complain of the amount of trade with, wbiebthey have been favored, considering the fact that it is a new venture in Walkerton. M. R. BURGER AND HIS BLACKSMITH SHOP. Mr. Burger came to this place from Westville, Ind., October, ’76, and purchased the grounds on which he erected, in the summer of ’BS, one of the finest residences in the town of W. He has been faithful to bis forge during all these years, so much so that it seldom, if ever, occurs that one who goes there for anything in his line fails to be accommodated. Mr Burger has iu connection with his black-smith shop of two forges, a wagon and repair shop, the same being under the supervision of , Frank Tiscber, who is usually found trying to keep the wheel rolling. These are both friendly and honorable gentlemen, and merit, and have, a fair share of patronage. THE CURTIS AND COVERT BLACKSMITH WORKS. Here are two boys of whom it is necessary to say but little, they having established themselves in the quarters we now find them in the spring of 1879. It is such a common thing to see them pounding around there that it has come to be a sort of matter of fact thing, ; and it we were to write anything j i

striking, novel or new about them, it would have to be that one or both of them had abandoned his post for a day or such a matter. i Anyhow, Messrs. Curtis and Covert are generally to be found on d.eck, or at the bat. They claim to always have plenty do both winter and summer, and that they have come to stay, and you musn’t forget it. There is a wagon and repair shop in close proximity to this blacksmith shop, and is owned and manipulated by Conrad Grosbans, who is a practical workman and always on band like a burned boot. Mr. Grosbans gets out some new work. He purchased the establishment of Adam Baugher, March, 1886. JOHN HENRY GARRETT, U. S. EXPRESS AND NEWS AGENT. This boy was regularly installed as U. S. Express agent, Dec. 27, ’B4, and has pulled steadily on the reigns from that day to this. He has added to the above business the sale of tobaccos, cigars, candies, nuts, toys, notions, stationery, etc., etc. He also keeps a full line of periodicals, several daily newspapers, and other current literature for sale at his place of business. Mr. Garrett is a sociable, genial fellow, notwithstanding the fact that he may seem a little gruff at times. It’s just bis way—that’s all. JACOB A. KETTERING AND THE NEW MEAT MARKET. Mr. Kettering sold bis farm on the Island, and purchased a business building of J. D. Martin, and opened up a meat m aket September 25, 'B6. Mr. Kettering also purchased a residence and fitted it up in very tasty style, for this place. He kills the best of beeves and keeps a full line of meats, saussages, puddings, etc. This is a neat, clean market as you will find in any town. Mr. M. Northam, a practical butcher of many years experience, 's the principal meat slicer. Pdei Biicel, another attache, is an assistant in a general way of no slight importance. This market is doing a fine business aud presents a sort of come to stay appearance. NOAH THOMPSON AND HIS MARKET. If you will meet Noah at his i meat market he will mete out to you your just proportion of meat. Mr. Thompson after carrying on the butcher business about eight years at the place we now find him, sold out to Henry Hostetter and moved to the country for the purpose of farming. But the butcher by nature wants blood, and Noah had been so used to seeing rivers of it flow that he longed for more, and consequently re-purchased the old stand about Dec 28, ’B6. He buys the best of beeves for the slaughter that can be bad in this locality, and always keeps on band a full supply of fresh and salted meats. He is no novice in the business. Lew Arnold will slice it thin as a wafer or thick as your foot, just as you wish. (Continued next wook.) GRAND ENTERTAINMENT AT NORTH LIBERTY. The London Stereopticon Co. will give a grand entertainment at North Liberty, Monday night, Jan. 17. Beautiful scenes iu aud around Washington, and a complete history of Gen. Grant through the war, etc., etc. Admission 10 anil 15 cents. A writer in the Therapeutic Gazette recommends soups made of lentil Hour, mixed with one-eighth part of ground malt, fok the use of invalids. In warming, the distaste of the malt converts the flour into soluble and easily digested substances. The soup may be flavored with beef tea. The writer says that leu il Hour contains more inorganic salts and tw o as much nitrogenous material as v,i. at or oat Hour.

NEIGHBORHOOB NEWS. LA PAZ. Reported by tiie Independent's Correspondent. Rev. Linville is bolding a protracted meeting at the Thomas school-house. The teachers of North township met in tbit.' place last Saturday to fill their respective places at the township institute. W; L. Johnson has purchased the coal-pits at this place. He is contracting for a lot of wood. LaPaz has four stores, two saloons, two railroads, two manufacturing establishments, two blacksmith shops and two hotels, and now all we need is a bank. LaPaz wants a bank. Win Seybold expected visitors from Walkerton Saturday last, but they failed to come. “Jack” Wadkins is gaining popularity among the fairer sex at Grovertown, Starke county. He was down there several weeks and he says he mashed three schoolmams. How is that, school-mams? Mr. A. N. Stockman aud wile received a rousing, old-fashioned, hoodo belling one night last week iu behalf of their new lite and future. Mi. S. F. Seybold and Miss Rhoda it Warner were joined iu the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride’s parents, Thursday evening, Jan. 6, 1887. Only nearest relatives were present. They received the heartiest congratulations and well-wishes of all who know them. Both parties are of unapproachable character and will be missed iu the society circles which unmarried people usually enjoy. «— isl nil ITEMS. Reported by the Independent * Correspondent. The mumps are on the Island. Singing school will soon close. Spelling school last Tuesday night, but a slim attendance. Hub Mull is going to Kansas in the spring. Billy and Mother McCune aie getting belter. Mrs. Westley Smith is very sick at this writing—Wednesday. Mrs. Geo. Corner is lying at the point of death. Miss Callie Blaine is giving good satisfaction at the 1 iill Grove school-house. lias about forty scholars enrolled and about thirty five daily attendance. Miss Mary Gould is failing in health. She talks of going to California. Fiank, son of Mike Stump, of Neiuabo Co., Kansas, is visiting relatives on the Island. Last Sunday the Island Sabbath school presented to Geo Cook, supeiinteudent, a beautiful morocco bound singing book, for which be wishes to return thanks. Mr. and Mrs George Henry attended a surprise party la-i Monday at the residence of Mr. aud Mis Kareffman, north of Teegarden. They report having had a splendid time. Last Saturday night about forty of our young people gathered at the residence of Mi. and Mrs. i Frank Dare, where they enjoyed themselves in social amusements until the clock struck twelve times when all dispersed for home thinking it was good to have been there, Jimmie Taylor being the leader. The following i slitters were elected at the Island Sunday school on January 9, 1887: Geo. Cook, Supt,.; Callie Blaine, Assistant Supt :■ Mary Blaine, Sec ; Walker Place, Treas.; Mary Weller, Organist; Katie Arnold, Assistant Organist. teachers: Testament Class No. 1, Walker Place; No. 2, Callie Blaine; No. 3, Jimmie Tayloi; Infant Class, Marv \\ eller; Old Folks Class. William Devine, Libiarians, Stella Arnold and Hattie Stickley. IL4K.EVIEEE Reported by She Isidepeiudent's 1 or respondent. Schools commenced last Monday. W. S. Clark’s little child Deila is on the sick list. Rev. Elroy failed to make bis appearance iu the pulpit last Sunday. Dauiel Kliogelsmith, North Liberty, visited with friends in this place last Sunday. The blind man’s show the other night was a failure on account of cold weather. Cort. Smith had bis ankle seriously injured last week by being thrown Dy a cow. W. Robinson brought a bog to market Monday that weighed 425 pounds, the largest that has been brought to town this season. Benjamin Eager says that if the “thomgometer” runs down to 26 ! below zero a few more times he will go where the “sweet magnolia blooms.” Rev. Petitt delivered an able sermon at the M. E. church last Sunday night. Perry.

LAPOETE LETTER, FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. A GRAND FEATURE. One grand feature connected with the Northern prison which j people hear little about is rhe school taught each Sunday. A hen a new recruit is ushered before the deputy warden forexamination the question “can you read or write?” is put to him, and if an answer be receive;! in the negative, the fellow is at once enrolled as a member of the educational class. School begins in the chapel immediately after breakfast, and sometimes until 9:30. Over sixty convicts are now taking lessons, being taught by fellow convicts, under the supervision of a guard. An ignorant man can, by strict attention to G his studies, become proficient in the under elements within six months time, so that be can write bis own letters and read readily. Then he is “graduated” to make room for new beginners. In this manner many vicious and troublesome men are taught to employ their minds profitably, and to become belter citizens and convicts. One man who attended ’school became a beautiful penman and was utilized as a letter-writer in the ceil houses for many years. LOCAL BREVITIES. The ice packing industry will give employment to but lew men this winter, the ice being in such a condition as to render cutting almost impossible. The circumstances surrounding the numerous deaths in the Patrie family at Union Mills, is the subject of considerable comment. A rumor has gained circulation tba r diseased pork was eaten, but the report has no substanti d foundation. Ernest G. Lindquest, late Republican candidate tor county recorder, has received tho appoint- I moot of engrossing clerk of the lower bouse of the Legislature at India uapMim Since the establishment of the Indiana Reform School in 1868, LaPorte comity has sent up 68 boys, while Simko county has not * si nt up a single lad. The residence of Mrs. William j OU, west of town, was totally dt • alloyed by lire on Thursday noon of last work. Loss, $2,500; insured for $1,500 in the Ohio Farmers. Five deaths have ocuurred bine Saturday; namely, ha Seymour, Mrs. John J. Davis, nee Baines, ha Way, Daac Coplin, aud Mr.-. Franklin Ayeis The Indianapolis correspondent of the Micldgau City D.spaicb contiibuLes the following: “LaPorte county is most ably represented at this see; ion. Senator Weir occupies a commanding position in the senate, while Representative Blinks is rapidly going to the front as one of the leaders of the bouse. That LaPorte county’s interests will !>■' well taken care ol this winter is already assured. TIA’ER CITI. Reported by the Sudepemleul s » orrespondent. The M. E. denomination hero have been holding a protract i d meeting for over a we. k, ami but one accession to the church. Tom Plake and wife, of Teegar den, were in our town Wedm> lay on special busines-, and Tom had on his back the dogondest big bear overcoat evei heard of. The saw logs are coming into town quite brisk since the go. d sleighing, and Mr. Fmd is getting ready as fast as possible to saw them up. He is looking for his mill to be n everyday, Westley Williams came into town one day last week to buy ■ property tor a home for himself ’ and wife, and after looking the i town over for a good location ’ bought out P. L Grube, and Pete I hardly knows where to go now as ! he must give possession bv the first of March. Tyner is on the way of improvement, as there is not an empty house in it, and that is a little encouraging. We now have a barber shop, cooper shop, shoe shop and harness shop. Copenhaver & Culp, late of Wakarusa, have set up a fancy harness shop here lately and are prepared to turn out first class work, ami those desiring any thing in the harness line w ill find two jolly good fellows that work cheap and last. “Shove thy butter up toward the head | of the table, remarked one of the militiamen at East St. Louis to another “Do you know the diHerence,” asked the warrior who was thus nncerenioni- ■ , ously addressed as he leisurely complied 1 j with the request, “between the situation ! m the Orient and that in East St. Louis?” “No,” was the answer. "Why over there, Greece is pushing troous to the fiont; here troops are pushing greaso to the front.” A court-martial decided' : that ho should bo shot in the neck at । sundown. Tcoria Jraiiaeript.

Bankrupt Stock - Having bought (of the creditors) the entire stock of Clothing, H a y s Caps, Gloves, Mittens, Jewelry’ satchels, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, recently owned by Dr. Wood worth, and sold by the UNITED STATES MARSHAL in Walkerton, October the 9th. I will sell the same at 03? Gent. Discount! Come with CASH, and get bargains, as I will trust no man. T. J. Wolfe. । ■ 11 । Willis Cotton, WALKERTON, IND, SELLS Studebaker One and Two-Hoise WAGONS .AND I Tl P 1 * A '"A V;*- ,-T •• ■■* s ; w] ' 'A Bissell Improved Chilled and Steel Plows Fairfield and Toledo Chilled and Steal PlowsROLLER GRAIN DRILLS, SUPERIOR HOE AND SHOE DRILLS, PICKET WIRE FENCE MADE TO ORDER, AND READY MADE, FROM 40c io 65c PER ROD. Sewing* Machines AND SUPPLIES. jlaeliii’e Oils, CliA-tIPION JIGWEJiS, lieaim and BINDELS. j WHEELBARROWS & ROAD SCRAIEKSb® F. Ross & Co., DEALER INGENERAL HARDWARE. Stoves, Glass, Sash, Door Blinds of all. kinds, Wcod and Iron Pumps, Tinware, Oils, PAINTS all colors and shades. In fact everythin? found in a first-cass Hardware Store. ? KICES Low as ths Lowest