St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 12, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 19 February 1887 — Page 2

JTHEINDEPENDENT. BI WILL A. ENDLEY. Entered at the WalKerton Postofiice as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION: For One Year 51.50 For Six Months 75 For Three Months 40 XA blue mark across this notice shows that yous term of subscription to this paper has expired. We respectfully solicit a continuance ' of your patronage, and trust that you will notily 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, INI)., FEB. 19, 1887 The Indiana House of Representatives has passed the bill repealing the $3 telephone law. There is a bill before the legislature providing for the payment of school teachers for attending institutes. A Washington correspondent in describing Ben Butlers personal appearance, says he looks “warm and funny.’’ — The high license and local option bill has passed the lower house of the Indiana legislature, but it stands a poor show in the senate Levi P. Moi ton says that Gen. Grant possessed the faculty of remembering men in a higher degree than any person he ever met or knew. Jay Gould is said to have gone . through life very leisurely. No matter how important a question of time may seem to be, he is never in a hurry. The bill granting suffrage to women, passed by the Washington Territory Legislature in 1885, was Thursday declared uncostitutional by the Territorial Supreme Court. Mrs. Grant has contributed $982.50, the amount of the general’s pay as a soldier, to the Grant monument fund. She considers the money too sacred to be used in any other way. A negro, named Calvin Garmany, has been found near Greenville, S. C., who has just discovered that he is a free man. He has been working for a brutal master, and had not heard of the emancipation proclamation. The fund being raised by Capt. George E. Lemon, of the National Tribune, for Mrs. Logan, has reached $60,000. As things go now, it was greatly to Gen. Logan’s credit that he died poor. - The charity ball in New York was alleged to be for the purpose of getting clothes for the poor, but a man who was there says that the ladies who danced needed clothes ■worse than anybody else that he had seen in a month. The Chesterton Tribune clips the following from the Valpar iso Vidette, every word of which a we heartily endorse: “Besid ko-opera§un in te brikyard in £e nabihub ov Chestrtun, |e Tribun ne sez |at £e makig ov sigars at that plas iz to be kooperativ;’’ The oldest United States Senator is Justin S. Morrill, of Vermont, who in April next will have completed his 77th year. He entered public life io the Thiity fourth congress, six’iyears before Judge Kelly, “father” of the present House. Morrill, in personal appearance, resembles Charles Sumner He has a most wonderful memory for facts, figures, faces and names. There is much wholesome truth in the following from the Indianapolis Journal: “We believe the press of this country of late years has given altogether too much at tention and space to personalities. The sanctity of life and death are invaded, and morbid curiosity is everywhere aroused and stimulated. It is a depraved taste that grows by what it feeds on. It gives a premium to idle gossip and scandal and makes vice familiar. It is in'every way demoralizing and in no way beneficial. It is much better to advertise virtue than vice. It is much better to educate the public sen«e than to pander to a morbic taste.” The Nappanee News lets loose at the dead beat subscriber in the following spirited manner: “We hold it as our opinion that a man who refuses to pay for a newspaper when asked, after having taken it out of th^ office for several years without having paid a cent on it, or lies out of it in some way, is mean enough to steal horses. If such a man’s wife should die he should be watched, lest he sell her body to a medical college for dissecting purposes, and spend the money in drunken carousals.”

LAPORTE LETTER. FROM OUR REGULAR COR RESPONDENT. YOUNG JOURNALISTS. An association of amateur journalists, of this State, is about to be formed having for its object mutual benefit. All persons desiring to become membeis are requested to forward their names to Chas. H. ; Lamson, editor of the Hoosier | Herald, Valparaiso, Ind., or 11. B. Darling, LaPorte, Ind. [We are in favor of the above scheme, and believe it to bo an advisable one —Ed. Independent.] NO SMALL TASK. The Michigan City Dispatch says that “at the Northern Prison the trouble of opening and reading the convict mail is no small task each week, as it usually keeps the unengaged guards busy at all times. More than SCO letters are leceived and as many answered, to say nothing of the papers which arrive each day. The men receive their mail every Saturday evening and are allowed to write one letter every two weeks. Certain restrictions are placed upon the men which if they regard, ail is well, but when they overstep the limit, their mail is returned to them for revison; should they refuse this the letters are consigned to the waste basket, as are many intended for the inmates which contain matter prohibited by the rules of the institution. The best way istheeasiest, and that is to live 'up to the r< quirements.” BLOODY HANDS. A FAMILY HORRIBLY BUTCHERED IN TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP. JOSEPH PREW IN JAIL CHARGED WITH THE CRIME. [Mentone Gazette.] On last Wednesday morning a telegram was received at this place addressed to John Dunham, the teacher of Jennings school southwest of town, stating that his father was dead. Later paticulars explained the case about as follows: On last Tuesday afternoon a party of hunters on their return to their homes happened to pass the farm residence of Henry Dunham, about ten miles north-east of Warsaw in Tippecanoe township, when they (tame upon his mutilated remains in the lane near the residence. Instantly starting to alaim the neighbors, they did not enter the house until after their arrival. On opening the door they discovered the little 2 year old girl with her throat cut from ear to ear and Mrs. Dunham near by alive, but so badly cut and injured about the head as to render her insensible. Mr. Dunham’s body was so badly torn by the hogs as to make it impossible to ascertain how he was killed. It is believed that the crime was committed by robbeis as a few days ago Dunham sold some wheat and live stock for $250. Only $9 was found in the house. A knife was found near bis body. Mrs. Dunham has eight knife wounds. She recovered enough to ask if her husband “was hurt too,’’and in a few moments after said: “The two men will leave in a few minutes.” Her recovery is very doubtful. Later: Joseph Plew, a former hired baud of Dunham’s, was arrested Thursday near Syracuse and is now in jail at Warsaw. Dunham’s pocket-book and 80. dollars was found on him. It is said he had trouble in his settlement with Dunham tw’o weeks ago and left promising to “get even with him yet.” Lost the Job. Young Docter (bieathlessly) — Madame, I am told that a gentleman who lives in this house has just broken a leg. Madame —Yes, sir. Are you a carpenter? Young Doctor—A carpentei? No; I’m a physician. Madame —We want the services of a carpenter. It’s a wooden leg. —Harper’s Bazar. ■ ♦ e ♦ Tramp (whose request for food has been denied) — Well, ma’am, would you let me sleep in the tenacre lot back of the barn if I won’t make any noise? Woman — Ye-es, I don’t mind lettin’ ye do that. Tramp (appealingly)—Well, one thing more, ma’am, before I say good night. Would you have me called at 7 sharp? I want to catch the limited cattle train west. -r A Financier. “Bub’’ he said to a little rhaver coming out of a savings bank with a book in his hand, “are you saving money!” Yes, sir,’’ .“flow much have you got in the bank?” Eight cents, sir. I did have thirteen, but lather got in straightened fi nancial circumstances, and I had to (haw five.—Detroit Free Press.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS. MOIST VEKSOS. Reported by the Independent’s Correspondent. The weather has been rather changeable of late. Did you get a valentine? Os course you know who sent it. Miss Anna Shoemaker, whose home is in this vicinity, is lying very ill at the residence of L. B. Hummeli, in Walkerton. Mr. Cornelius Kliugaman Las purchased the property of E Davis near Grovertown and will take possession soon. Rev. James Shoemaker delivered a discourse at Tyner City last Sunday. Jonathan Hummer is making preparations to build a cellar and wall under bis residence this coming season. Rob Rinehart made a trip to Plymouth on business last Saturday. We recently visited a meeting of the Comeouts, or Saints, as they are wont to call themselves. They may be pure, holy, sanctified, etc., but to our jhonest convictions it amounts to just the contrary. We do not recollect of ever hearing other church'S so ridiculed^ and blasphemed as we did upon this occasion. Gne “dear sister” spoke of members ot other churches as being “lower and worse off than non-believers,” aud that all outside of their own little band of “Saints” were candidates for a “sure and certain damnation.” They have many imaginary sufferings and perseculiens from otUsid rs of * which they never tire of speaking. Chase I. 4 JP iZ. Retorted by the Independent's Correspondent. Mr. N. W. Seybold and ;Mary Smith were married last Sunday. Mr. Geo. Holt has returned from LaGrange county, Indiana, where he lias been visiting. Mr. Elmer Chalfant aud wife returned to their home at Markle, Ind. Grovertown reporters Nos. 1 aud 2 seem to be on a “strike.” A new dentist in our town. Headquarters at the LaPaz House. Mr. Jacob'Hoover returned from Kansas where he has been living the past year. He will remain here and farm the old homestead A. 11. ^Reynolds contemplates going south in a few weeks where he thinks of remaining for some time. Mr. Chas Sweeny is night operator at LaPaz Junction. He took the place of Cyrus Shaffer. A good time was reported at the Masquerade at Johnson’s hail on Sl.Waleutiue'sjnght. PERPLEXING QUESTIONS. What will be the result when women receive political rights with men? 2. IPAugust Spies should (lie, would Nina receive a governmental (donation? 3. Is Robotsou, lieutenant goueruor, a Democrat or a traitor to the Republican party? Duffer has resigned the J. W. A S. M. case to Bill Bliffuer. Duffer considers himself incompetent to compete’ with a ‘Silver tongued attorney” like Bill, who discusses >he subject in poetic feet. We Lope our honorable opponents will be satisfied with the resignation and have wisdom enough to grasp the golden thoughts which bill will use in a further discussion of this impuitaut subject. Hoping the School-mams success aud Bill the same, we write finis. Duffer. LAKEVILLE Reported by the Independent’s Correspondent. Charley Bondurant, of Bremen, is the guest of George Bondurant. Born, on the Sth inst., a boy, to the wife ot John H. Snyder. Wellington made a flying visit to Sou’ll Bend Tuesday. Mr. G. W. Barnhart, of Walkerton, visited with his brother, J. P. Barnhart, Saturday and Sunday. The Miller Band failed to wake its appearance last Friday night on account of bad weather. Just before starting on a hunting expedition Tuesday, Mr. James Henson dropped in at tho “Blue Goose, ’ and while fooling with a gun it was accidentally discharged, and Mr. Henson narrowly escaped death. Rev. A. H. Eahray delivered an excellnt sermon at the Christian church last Sunday. Jell Marks will take charge of the Coquiilard farm, east of town, next spring.

There will be several new buildings erected in this place, the coming summer. William Shafer has rented a large farm near Mishawaka, and will take charge of it the Ist of April. J Valentine day passed with a great many displeased as well as pleased with the valentines which they received. The protracted meeting is being kept up with increased inteiest by Rev. Petit, of North Liberty. J. P. Reed sells the best pills in town for family use. Mr. Isaac Werntz, father of Isaac ami Henry Werntz, of this place, died at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Friday a week, and was bi ought to South^Bend, for interment. W. S. Clark wants 1,000 bushels of oats and 1,000 bushels of corn, for which he will pay the highest market price. On last Saturday night, after the skating was over at the link, two young men were holding council, on the stage with a certain young lady, to see who should escort her home, when a third party stepped up and kindly affered His service which was promptly accepted; the two were left to think of what might have been. Perry. TISIKR CETY. Will Wallace has bought a lot in Tyner and intends to build thereon soon. The latest is that Ed Wallace was sampling Dr. Moore s cloves and other medicine aud says sampling is an art, especially in th-* drug buxine:-*. John Emerson and wife, of lowa, were the gm .-U of Mi- P. I. Grube, her cousin, a f w days lluWeek. P. I. Grube Huh sold les Tynu property and also Lis ini H'-i Jin the old borne place, and now intends to shake the Iyi er City dust from his feet for 99 years. Dr. M<>ore was quite sick with lung fever la-t week, but by the aid of Dr. A, .melon was soon able to be up and about ap in. Bill Plhtner. sou ur;iLms:ii ri'. Reported the independents Conespohdent. Jesse II aner, a plasterer and stone mason from Burr Oak, Marshall Co, has decided to locate at this place; he ill b" ht re March 1' The Valentine social at Geo. Flood's last Monday evening was well attended. Samuel Stophef Lad ins patent “\ olocipede Buggy” on exhibiti n at this place during the pa^t wee!., Rev Walter Scott, of LalL iteheld divine >e; vice al the Episcecopal church last Tuesday evening. A large audience was in attendance. At William Kring's, a gill babe, Feb 2 Mr. aud Mrs. John F. Irvin have a new girl babe at their home, Feb. 15. Verdant Hohn. Additional Local Nows. SAVED HIS LI HE. Mr. D. I. Wtlcoxson, of Hon-e Cave, Ky., says be was, for many years, badly afll 'led with Phthisic, also Diabetes; ihe pains were almosc unendurable aud would sometimes almost throw him into con vulsions. He tried Electric Bitters ami got relief from first bottle and after taking six bottles, was entirely cured and had gained in fl-sh eighteen pounds. Says he positively believes he would have died, had it not been for the relief afforded by Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by J. W. Arliugtcu. ^Jake Taylor now holds forth at Geo Paul's old stand, opposite the postoffice. In addition to the restaurant, Jake keeps a first-class line of groceries, fresh oysters, vegetables and fruits in season, etc., etc. Wann meals siwved at all hours. Transients wid-Jiud the best of f accommodations at this house., DON’T EXPERI MEM’ You cau’t afford to waste time in experimenting when your lungs are in danger. Consumption always seems at first, only a cold. Do not permit any dealer toimpose upon you with some chea imi i - lion of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds but be sure you get the genuine. Because he can make more profit he may tell you he has something just as good, or just the same. Don’t be deceived, but in-ist upon getting Dr. King's New Discovery which is guaranteed to relieve all Throat, Lung and Chest affections. Trial bottles free at J. W. Arlington’s Di ug Store.

THIS SPACE BELONGS TO J. W. ARLINGTON. WATCH IT. GEO. WYMAN & COSouth Rend. lud. Will slaughter the price o' Dress Goods, Silks and \ civets, Cioaks and Shawls during January and Februrary and may be longer. We shall offer 25 -cent Dress Goods for 22', cents. We shall offer 50 cent w Dres s Goods at 25 cents in combination suiiing-' and s**l>n-'':'ool.-. We shall offer $1 00 i.mi $1.25; Diess Goods at 50, 621 and 75 ' cent \ We shall offer Silk Velvets, al! colors, plain 16 in#-h 75 cent.'; 19 ib.'h SI.OO. Fancy Velvets at SIOO, $l5O, $2 00 ami $2 50 that have been double that price. We shall off*r one lot of Dollar Silks in Gross Grein and Surrah at 65 cents, anti another lot at 50 cents. Summ iCLTs at 25 cents. Wo shall offer Shawls at about 66 cents on the dollar. \\ e take pride in off iing goods to our cu-tlomers at a less price than many pc pL’ ; for them, an I then if y< u t! i .k they are high we w. 1 ki.ock oil sum ’, m < .' for the goods don't cost much. It does not co.>t us much to sell them; it .L es mH cn.-t \ou auyiliing to look at them, in tact, there is m t much cost about it. So. Come and See Us. Geo.’NiVyniaE. Go. Open till six p. tn. except SaturJay nightThe fasting girl, Mi-s Mary Baker, at last accounts was slid alive. She lias been without food for about 119 days. Her case bMIL’.science. htrj J t fe 11. Hub Muii slarted € Tor Kjusa.* last Monday. Miss Katie Arnold i- visitii g her sjstei' at LaGrange this week Henry Smith has his house tilled w’ith a nice lot of ice He intends to keep cool. Henry HutDlmyer’s team indulged in a lively runaway last Tuesday. No damage was done. Born, to the wife of William Pollock, a boy, Monday, Feb. 11. Bill Mull has iiad his buggy repainted, which makes it look nobby. Tyler. TE Mr. J. L Johnson has been kept busy this Week distiibuiiug valentines. Nearly everybody around Teegurden received a compliment of himself and occupation. As the items of last week were not published, 1 will say that, John Long, son of Jacob Long, went away from home, Tues-iay, Feb. 8, and w r as not heard from until Monday last. He is in Illinois. He said that it rained Laid there last week, and the waler was very high. He says work is plenty there. William Ogilwy was kicked bv a colt a little back of the oar, on last Sunday, receiving painful but not dangerous injuries. Concert booming, and they will blow* their bugle Saturday evening 19th inst. ‘ Argus

Bankrupt StocJjl ■ Having bought (of the creditor J the entre stock of Clothing, gJ'S Caps, Gloves, Mittens, JewlerJl satchels, and Gents’ Furnishj^l Goods, recently owned by Dr.-g cl Woodworth, and sold by the UNITED STATES MARHALh I ■V in ’ Walkerton, October the 9th I I will sell the same at 2'5 Fer Cent] Discount! I Come with CASE, and get bar- 1 gains, as I will trust o min. 1 T. J. Wolfe. I Willis Cotton^ I WALKERTON, IND., I ELLS I I I Studebtaksr One aid Two-Hom] V i ’’A.G-OIN’S I and I g* i © I ■ ft act Bissell Improved Chilled anti Steel Plows Faiffield and Toledo Chilled and S feel PlowsROLLER GRAIN DRILLS, SUPERIOR HOE AND SHOE DRILLS, PICKET WIRE FENGS | MADE 'lO ORDER, AND READY MADE, FROM 40c to 65c PER ROD. Sewing 1 Machines AND SUPPLIES. Machine Oils, CHAMPION MOWERS, Reams »4 BINDERS. WIiEELBAKKGWS & ROAD SCRAI EKSS. F. Boss & - GENERAL HAUDWABE stoves, Glass, sash, Door Blinds ox all kinds, W ocd and Iron Pumps, Tinware, Oils, PAIN 1 T S 01 ah colors and shades. In fact everythin? found in a first-cass Hardware Store. i HIDES Low as the Lowest-