St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 12, Number 46, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 May 1887 — Page 2

THE INDEPENDENT. ' **T=<*V W. A— SIXrX3Xj3S3 Entered at the WalKerton Postoffice as eeond-class mail matter. ’ — * SUBSCRIPT ION: For One Year For Six Months For Three Months . •_ • 40 XA blue mark across this notice shows that vour term of subscription to this paper has expired. We respectfully solicit a of vour patronage, and trust that you will no. . us promptly as to your intentions in the matter We can not give longer time than six montns on subscriptions. Those who have not paid in advance will please bear this in mind. W. A. ENDLEY, Publisher. WALKERTON, IND., MAY 14, ‘lßß7’ Oak trees live to be one thousand, five hundred years old. Horace Greely edited the first one cent daily ever published. Febrvbary22, or Washington s Birthday, is a legal holiday in several of the states. The Clerk of the Supreme Court realizes about twenty-five thousand dollars per year in the way of fees. Twentp-nine foreigners own 20,647,000 acres of land in this country, an area larger than that of Ireland. P. T. Barnum says that during his life as showman he has received over eighty million dollars from the people. Large carriage and furniture works will bo located at Hammond, which will add 10,000 people to the population of that place, it is claimed. The value of a ton of silver is thirtyseven thousand, seven hundred and four dollars and eighty-four cents. The eighty-four cents is within our grasp. A sensible man keeps his advertisement running in the local paper all the time. It matters not what may be his business, the investment pays.—-The (Bloomingtod Ill.) Sunday Eye.

The Valparaiso Messenger of May 5 says: The gas well reached a depth Yd 570 feet when a drill was lost which stopped boring for awhile. The Niagara limestone has not yet been perforated. The tramps claim that there is too much competition in their business. — Valparaiso Hoosier - Herald. They are arranging for a strike up this way. The value of a ton of pure gcid —excuse us, we have’nt that much —is six hundred and two thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine dollars and twen-ty-one cents. Yes, a man by the name of Paine did sign the declaration of independence, July 4, 1776—but it was’nt Tommy—it was Robert Treat Paine. George Ross also signed the declaration of independence, After sparking a girl for seven years a Chicago man gave her the shake because he found her with her feet in a chair and a briar-root pipe in her moudi. He called twenty minutes ahead of his usual time, I IM ■ The mean duration of the life of the elephant is four hundred years; that of the whale, three hundred. The mule is ready to pass in his checks as soon as he kicks somebody clear out of his under clothing, The net gold in the Treasury April 30 was $180,902,431, or $1,037,416 less than March 31. The circulation of standard silver dollars April 30 was $55.735,205; or $1,066,450 less than the circulation March 31. The total number of soldiers called Into service by the president during the war was two million, six hundred and seventy-five thousand. Cleveland, Blaine and ourself were busy during that time and couldn’t be there. The Paris Figaro recommends buttermilk for the prevention and cure of freckles and other injuries to complexion which the spring sun and wind generally produce. It is said to be good also for sallowness produce by advancing age. Dan McDonald, editor of the Ply, mouth Democrat, has been appointed by Gov. Gray to represent Indiana at the Centennial celebration in commemoration of the one-hundredth anniversary of the settlement of the Northwest Territory, to be held at Marietta, 0., in 1888, Character, says an exchange, is a most sacred thing and great care should be used in attacking the character of any one, and especially of a woman, against whom a breath of suspicion is capable and will do more injury than the re. porting of a fact about a man, People, as a rule, are too ready to believe evil reports, and especially when they be tinged with immorality. The reason so many young men who work by the day save nothing, remarks an exchange, is that they conclude that it would take a long time to save any considerable amount, and so they have a good time never attempt to do more than “keep even” (some do not even do t hat) and at the end of the year have nothing to show for their labor. Many poor young men without a bit of help become rich, but this isn’t the way to do it.

Senator Sherman is investing in real estate at Kokomo. The deepest place in the Atlantic Ocean is eight and three-fourths miles. The gold hills at Middlebury, Ind., are likely to prove a bonanza to that place. There is but 3 per cent, of solid matter in the cucumber. The 97 per cent, is “wattah.” The civil officers in the government employ number about seventy-four thousand, four hundred and thirty. A sweet girl graduate: He (at dinner) : “May I assist you to the cheese, Miss. Vassar?” She, (just graduated); “Thanks; no! lam very comfortable where I am. But you may assist the cheese to me, if you will.” The word and occurs m the Bible forty-six thousand, two hundred and seventy-seven times. The word Lord occurs one thousand, eight hundred and eightv-fiye times. The above were compiled by a life convict in penitentiary. Prof. Coulter, of Wabash College, in a lecture on the subject of natural gas, says: “No one, not even scientist or geologist, can tell just where gas will be struck. The only way to find out is by the use of the drill. Surface indications amount to nothing, and a well may as well be started one place as another. One well may prove a failure while another not far away may prove to be a gusher. The gas after once being struck may be exhaustible and Prof. Coulter thinks that it is; still he is of the opinion that there is enough under Indiana for the use of the present generation.” A. L. Wheeler, of Plymouth,, one of Marshal county’s eldest and wealthiest citizens died last Monday at his residence in Plymouth, aged about 7o years. He was born in New York state, where he spent his boyhood days on his father’s farm. In 1835 he came west locating at Hudson, LaPorte county, where he engaged in the dry goods business. He moved to Plymouth in 1836, establishing himself there in a general mercantile business, in which he was engaged for forty years, accumulating considerable wealth during that time. He was a large stockholder and one of the direetiors of the P. F. W. C. railwav, and also established in Plymouth a branch of the Indiana State Bank, which was succeeded in 1870 by V heeler’s bank. He was a member of the convention that framed the present State constitution, and was three times a member of the State legislature. He suffered a stroke of paralysis then years ago. From that time until his death he was an invalid.

Walkerton with her fertile and almost unlimited territory; with her shipping advantages which she now enjoys, to say nothing of the coming Three I R. R., which Sam Ross says we are bound to get if for no other reason than that the boy got the itch, namely, by being in its way; for, let the Plymouth papers note the fact that Walkerton is geographically located so that it would put the company to great expense to miss her; with her clay banks lying in wait for the brick-maker; with her stately oak and other timber within short distance inviting the manufacturer; with her magnificent brick buildings now in process of construction and more in contemplation; with her already large pickle salting factory and which is about to be enlarged tp massive proportions; with her boundless hay fields, hay presses; her slat factory; her enterprising, pushing citizens, and last but not least by any means, the intelligent and thrifty farming community tributary to her, surely makes Walkerton one of the most desirable places for men of means to locate in in all this section of country. Os course, Walkerton wants a bank. And now, by the way, would be the time for some one who has an inclination in that direction to embrace the opportunity, for a bank we are bound to have, and the first comes the first served, you know. Concerning the natural gas excitement in .this state, the Indianapolis Journal says: “The discoveries already made prove that a large portion of the state is underlaid by a deposit of incalcuable value, the existence of which was not suspected until within a few months. One generation after another has gone on plowing, sowing and reaping,fattening hogs,holding elections marrying and giving in marriage, without ever dreaming that an ocean of wealth was under their feet waiting to be tapped— a reservoir of condensed light and heat j earning to the utilized. Os the practical value of the discovery to the state there can be no doubt. The effect is already felt in many localities and in many ways. It is giving the state a new impetus and a wider advertisement than it has had for a longtime. It is opening men’s eyes to the fact that there is no fairer or better state in the Union than Indiana, and none richer in i natural resources. Capital is flowing in from all directions, and the movement has just begun. It is evident the state is about to enter on a new career of prosperity. Attention is called to the card of Hon. John S. Bender, attorney-at-law, Plymouth, Ind., in another column.

PERSONAL POINTS. Joe Endley was in Chicago on business this week. Al. Hardenbrook made a trip to Syracuse lake last Monday. J. Willis Cotton was at South Eend on business last Monday. Prof. M. W. Becker, of North Liberty, was on our streets last Tuesday. John A’dridge, of Xenia, Indiana, made us a pleasant call the other day. Miss Minnie Platts is conducting a select school in the Walkerton High School building. Sam Hudelmyer was at Michigan City Monday on business pertaining to his brick and lumber yard. Hon. John S. Bender, of Plymouth, was a welcome caller at the Independent office last Wednesday. Dr. H. S. Dowell, A. Renberger and 01. Fulmer all went to Indianapolis last Monday on business. George Chapman, superintendent county poor farm, and son Byron were in this place last Wednesday and Thursday. Amos Stevenson lias returned from Cali fornia, wlmre he has been working at the carpenter’s trade for the past few months. The new Board met in called session Tuesday evening, with John F. Strang in the chair. Arrangements were made for working the streets, after which the ques tion of an extra tax upon dogs, male and female, was thoroughly and ably discussed atgieat length. Adjourned.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS. JORDAN ITEMS. Reported by 3lie Independent’s Correspondent. Well, i?et your corn planted. Subscribe for the Independent. John Steel made a trip to the Bend Tuesday. Boys come to Sunday-school, but leave your cards at home. We arc glad to see Clark Dillon on his pegs again. Keep your off-eye open— that wedding, you know. Schuyler Frame drove three miles in seven minutes. Who can down that? John Steel and Ira Rensbarger, with their best girls, took in the sights at the river Sunday. Johnnie, Frame had his arm put out of place—but Miss Evy succeeded in replacing it. Let’s hear from you, Elzie. Coon.

AOIIIH LIBERTY. John F. Irvin has moved to South Bend. At the home of Wm. Lafloose, a girl. May 5. George Flood and Dr. J. A. Varier have a neat picket fence on the line between the lots. L. M. Houser & Co. are agents for a self-binder. H. B. Worster ha a new awning to Lis furniture rooms. Born, to the wife of Simon Boger, a girl babe, May 6th. At the home of Hiram Dreibelbis, a boy babe, May 11 th. Quite a number of cases of measles in this place and vicinity. Mrs. John Fetzer and Miss Arnold vis ited here last Thursday. Dr. A. S. Campbell’s father and his niece, Miss Rena De Vaugh, of Lewiston, HI., arc visiting here. J. C. Anderson’s boy took a trip down a stair-way, head first, a few days since. Dr. C ampbell sewed up the wound. Frederick Randall and his aunt, Mrs, Horace Randall, are keeping house in the new residence just built by Fred. A gentleman from Walkerton has been here during the week ealsotnining the Episcopal church aud hanging paper tor D. R. McKenzie. ’ Elmore Irvin is working at his trade in Plymouth. George Brenton takes his place as tonsorial artist here. William Leggett is here from south part of this state, where he has been transacting some business. He expects to return to his home in Kingman, Kansas, soon. Dr. S. Lanning, formerly of this place, recently sold his Kansas farm tor sixteen thousand dollars, and is to have the use of the farm this season. Norman S. Miller has a floor laid in his new business room in the brick block. We are informed that Mr. Miller will finish the room soon ready for occupancy. Right Rev. Bishop D. B. Knickerbocker will visit this parish on May 20th. A cordial invitation is extended to ail to attend the services to be held at that date. Verdant Horn.

TYNER CITY. Tyner has a barber shop. Fine growing weather but a little too dry. Lonnie Fink’s pretty face is to be seen in Tyner again. We understand that Dr. Richardson has sold his house and lot in Tyner to Mrs. M. A. Wetherby. Dr. Moore and Dr. Richardson went fishing the other night, and had a rttna way, with only few fish! Try again. Ford and Cassady are moving their saw mill to the Barber settlement for a short time where they have a nice lot of sawing to do. We were so busy threshing our buckle berries and shucking mushrooms that we didn’t get time to write for the Independent last week, but if yon will forgive us this time we will try and do better in the future. We own up that it is a mean cuss that, always borrows his neighbor's paper and thus cheats the editor, b”t when a fellow is too poor to buy one of his own how can he help it, so long as the Independent is always so full of news that everybody wants to read. Rollo. TE EG AR REN. David Morris lost a valuable mare and colt last Sunday. Frank Letherman has the frame of his new barn raised, It is 45 feet square. Mr. Maurer’s little boy is still in Chicago. His hip is said to be healing nicely. We are pleased to nole that Will Allen, who has been sick for some time past, is I getting some better. j The singing class at the Thomas school ' house will meet on Saturday evenings instead of Sunday afternoon, in the future. The friends of Will Ogilvy gave him a surprise party May 6th, that being his 22nd birthday. As a party it was a success, j but Will had “caught on” and it failed to ; surprise him. Brickbat.

•Oral J / ' Hob. Jolin S. Bender Was born Jan. 26, 1827, in Cumberland county, Penn. He enjoyed the privileges of a village and country school from the age of six to fourteen

years. In 1816 his father moved to Marshall county, this state, after which he was sent to a South Bend seminary as a student. There he acquired a fair education in English, and the elements of classic literature. From 1853 to 1856 he discharged the duties of land surveyor and civil engineer, toward the close of which term ho was elected and served as Clerk and auditor of Starke county, this state. From there to law school at Indianoplis, from which he graduated April 2, 1864, practicing his profession successfully until 1868, when he purchased the Marshall County Rppublican managing and publishing that paper until 1875. In the winter of 1874 Mr. Bender made a trip to Europe, and while in London, Liverpool, Paris and other cities wrote letters to his friends of more than ordinary interest, which were afterwards, at the request,of his friends, published in book form and entitled "A Hoosier’s Experience in Europe, ’ to which considerable^attention lias been attracted as an instructive and amusing work. He is also the author of a book entitled “Money, its Definition and Tests.” This book has been received with commendable favor in nearly all the states in the I nion. The subject of this skt tch wa. taught Democratic principles and was id- utitied with that party until ’62. when he joined tin Republican ranks and (irmly supported the martyred Lincoln H administration, and continued with that party until ’7B, when he became a leader and (me of the brightest tar in the galaxy of Greenbaekers. Mr. Bender was regarded as a power in polities, was a member of all Republican State Conventions from 1865 to 1876. In the Greenback ranks he always occupied a foremost place in Convention... performing effective labor as a Commiteeman in all instances. Much more might be said in truth which would redound t> the great credit of the subject of this sktf.h, but space forbids. The following av a few verbatim clippings: The editor of the Phrenological Journal in December number, 1874. gives him a full-page portrait, and among other things says of him : "He has much force of character in the direction of dignity, morality ami brightness, and when he th.inks hims< If in the right he is exceedingly strong, sometimes almost audacious in flu fervor and self-reliance which are incorporated in his words and acts.” Mr. R. I). Utter, in the same number of the Phrenological Journal, says of him: “In politics, as in everything else, he has maintained the reputation of an honest man. Although never an of-fice-seeker, he. has always taken a lively interest in political affairs. His motto has been, 'Men as well as principles, but principles rather than men.’ He acts with no party as a partisan but with the indepbndence of a patriot.” And in Vol. No. 2 of American Biographical History of imminent and SelfMade Men of the State of Indiana, the editor among other things says: “In private life Mr Bender is a cultivated, genial gentleman. His friendships are firm, self-sacrificing, and enduring. His character is without a blemish, and his position as a lawyer and a citizen of marked prominence in the community. The Plymouth Democrat says: “The editdr of The Democrat is personally acquainted with Mr. Bender and has been for many years and believes him to be a good lawyer, a safe counselor’, and a courteous and honorable gentleman. After nearly ten years of sacrifice of time at his_Qwn expense in the economic and labor reform movement without any relaxation or abandonment of principle, in the full vigor of life, like Cincinnatus, he goes back to practice the profession of law’ which he has honored. ”

The different religious creeds of the world, the Christians, the Budhists, Shintos and followers of Confucius, the Aboriginal tribes, the Mohammedans, the Brammical Hindoos, the Jews and the Parsees, number about one billion, three hundred and forty-eight millions, nine hundred thoi^&nd souls, of which number there are three hundred and eighty-eight millions, two hundred thousand denominated z Christians. This leaves eight-hundred and sixty millions, seven hundred thousand souls groping in the dark and to be lost, while we Christians, of course, are all right. Call at the INDEPENDENT office and get a free sample copy of —THE—AMERICAN EARMER.

JOHN S. BENDER, Attorney-at-Law, PLYMOUTH, INDIANA. Will promptly attend to all business en trusted to him in the line of his profession. bT&TUtTmeVaih r The following is the time of arrival of trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Walkerton, by the Time Table that took effect Sunday, iwb. 27, 1887: GOING WEST. no. o' 1 ,1 pm No 9 2.28 1 M noJt™::" Na g-— IS Local Freight 7.00 AM 1 GOING EAST. No 6 7 2 5 N 4 11.55 PM No W - :1.03 AM No fttrZZZ 11 23. ™ No 54 _ _ 6.06 PM I Local Freight~““~~”-™ 7.25 AM Plymouth Rock Eggs For sale by Isaac Sneathen; 15 eggs for 25 cents. A wonderful Ordnance. Jackson, Mich., Oct., 1885. Rheumatic Syrup Co: Gentlemen —In November, 1884, 1 was cut in the wrist by a broken bottle, from which I suffered extreme pain. 1 called a docter who pronounced it sciatic rheumatism, He gave me a morphine injection in my right shoulder, which resulted in paralyzing my right side. My right leg and arm had become badly withered and my joints were so stiff that there was but little action in them. About that time I discontinued the use of morphihe. About six weeks ago 1 first heard of your Rheumatic Syrup and was advised to try it. And here let me impress this fact upon your mind, that my right arm ami leg w ere shrunken, paralyzed and withered so much that I could hardly walk or swing alone and that but little, and attended with efforts and pain. Fince I have been taking your Syrup 1 have left off th • use of cruteh( s entirely, and only use a cane, and for the past few days 1 often forget it and walk without any aid. To sax that 1 am happy, and that it has greatly btnefited me but poorly expresses my idea of your Rheumatic Syrup. Yours Truly, C. D. Denio, Dealer in General Groceries. cor. Trial and Mechanic Streets. Mr. U. D. Denio is a man w ell known in this Community, and was probably the Worst wreck, phiscially of any man this country ever saw. He was par MyZ'd fr un rheumatic poison, and no one expected he would grt well. He Dwell, though, and it simply marvelous. The above statement made by him i - true, and may be fully relied upon I am truly yours, I'ranl: L, Smith. F.x-Member State 1. eislature. and proprietor Hurd House, Jackson Mi< h. Hibbard's Rheumatic Syr p is put up in large packages. U s peculiar conibiuation maees it a specific for all Blood. Kidney and Liver diseases. For a billions or a constipated person it has no equal. Read our pamphlet and I learn of the great medicinal valve < : the remedies which enter into its compo. i ti u. For sale by J. Endley. Price one dollar per bottle; six bottles fix dollars. GEa WYMAN & CO. South Bond, Ind.

CARPETS! we recognize the fai t that the price of the goods regulate the sale. Wishing to increase our sales we shall offer this season, carpets at the lowest price ever named for them by anyone, notwithstanding the fact that wool is higher. Double cotton chain, two ply Ingrain carpets, 20, 25, 30 and 371 cents. Philadelphia extra super all wool ingrain carpets, 55 cents. Ivans, Deitz & Magee extra super all wool Ingrain carpets, 60 cents. Thos. Leedoms & Co.’s extra super all wool ingrain carpets, 624 cents. Reed Carpet co.’s extra super all wool ingrain carpets, 65 cents. Lowell carpet company's extra super all wool ingrain carpets, 674 cents. Sanford’s three ply all wool, 75 cents. Hartford three ply all wool, 90 cts. Alex. Smith & Son’s tapestry brussels, 50 cents. Sanford’s tapestry Brussels, 55 cents. Alex. Smith & Son’s best tapestry brussels, 65 cents. Roxbury tapestry brussels, 75 cents. One of the best makes five frame body brussels, sl. Hartford five frame body brussels, sl. Lowell five frame body brussels $1.25. Glenham velvets, $1 to $1.25. This is no boy’s play. We have the goods to deliver and during the month of March will make them ready to lay free of charge. we invite you to come and trade with us. w r e do not ask you to come and pay us as much or more for goods than you can get them-Jor elsewhere, but wo ask you to come and buy our goods at a less price than others sell them for. There may be a few things we charge is much for as others, but three-fourths of our stock is a great deal less than you can get them for anywhere, so COME AND SEE US. Geo. Wyman & Co. Open till 6 p. m. except Saturday night. Additional Local News. Knee pants 20cts at Tom Wolf’s. Buy your straw hats of Tom Wolfe. Come and get your dishes at cost. •I. ENDLEY. THE AMERICAN FARMER, an excellent agricultural monthly, will be given as a premium to all cash in advance subscribers of the Independent.

Come and see ’efl The Largest and Best Selected stock of CMm ING, HATS, CAPS, FURNISHING GC TRUNKS, VALISES and Ken’s and Boy’s ] * - and Shoes' ever seen in Walkerton, has just Ji received at the cheap & reliable Clothing flfl fl Tom Wolfe.® • . I - _ ------ ... -.1 J LL.L. L a J I JUL- - I, JU_l_l JIJ 11

-■r-—«>■ - ■ r - -1 . J. WILLIS COTTON, 9| DEALER IN I STULEBAKEE One and Iwo-horse Wagons Champion Light Binders, hewers and Beapers Single and IJouble Buggies, and EoauCart^fl ! cell’s Improved, Fairfield, Now Castle, Toledo, Moline and Bryan Chilled, Steel and Combina- I tion, one, two and three-horse ’ 1 PLOWS. D. ’ & Co s Spring Tooth, Lean a Sen's steel frame and steel tooth, Moline double, I tnpple and smoothing and Evans trippie ■ HARHOWS. fIH Doei j & Co.’s oiigir.al tongueless, 'New and Old Western, Enterprise, ■ I Malta, Fremont, Sylvan and Albion I walking and riding corn I j CULTIVATORS, -Ml I wood beam, iron beam and spring 1 tooth.

j Double and single shovel pl hay forks, hay carriers, pulleys, track hangers, floor hooks, etc. Sidney all steel road scrapers, Moline] one and two-horse BAKES. FAIRBANK SCALES, Evans .Corn Planters and Cheek Rowers. Roller Grain Dhß isuperior line Drills, One-Horse Drills, Wheelbarrow! Mß Hoine Seiling pi hines. Needles for al! machines. SjiertlM Mimrodo and Lard oils, Wire picket fence, etc., ('till Bai are especially invited Io call and see me and iif^lD goons fair prices, and gentlemanly treatment will *9 I shail count 10m too. among mv already large JistdlH customers, (ail and see me. Kespecttiillv, your fri^H and well-wisher, j. WILLIS COTTAM Walkerton. SS2 4 3 We Dent Want the Eai MOLEST PRICES WILL SATISFY US. WHEN IN NE^D ® ANY ITIING IN THE HARDWARE LINE IT WJLL BE TO YOM INTEREST TO GIVE US A CALL. WE ARE SELLING THE BEST O GASOLINE STOVES IN THE MARKET—THE GOLDEN STAR AND JEWEL TIIFS ARE ECONOMICAL, SAVING MUCH WO B DURING THE HOT SUMM ER MONTHS. THEY ARE A V ENIENoE PIIAT EVERY HOUSEKEEPER SHOULD HA. fill CALL AND SEE THEM. ■ WE CARRY A FULL STOCK OF BUILDING AND EEnH MATERIAL, 1 PAINTS AND OILS. I AND BLINDS, IRON AND VvOOUEN PU^O I * s et <•, et <•.. CALL ANDSE E0 UR FIN ELiN EOF <?()U3 SIEVES. REPAIRING TINWARE, AND ROOFING A SPEC!® I s. F. ROSS & Co.l