St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 13, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 February 1888 — Page 3

F Stye independent. A Local Newspaper, Non-Partisan. | - ADVEKTISIXG katks . “ One column for one year, $80; locals, 5 cts. per line for one insertion; for three insertions, 10 cts. IB per line. WALKERTON, IND. FEB. 18, 1888. ToWM and County. The Independent office is headquarters for sale bills. D. W. Place has No. 1 ear corn for sale for cash or on time. Get your sale bills at the Independent office. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine lots at a bargain in Place’s addition. Buy now before they advance in price. There are forty-one inmates at the county asylum, according to the South Bend Times. J. M. Schroeder, of Polk township, Marshall county, has the thanks of the Independent for recent favors. The New Carlisle Gazette recently completed its eighth year. Bro. Fountain has made a notable success of the Gazette. “All altoard for South Bend! Forty minutes’ run! ” That’s the gentle voice of the conductor at the Three I depot next fall. An interesting communication from our former townsman, Geo. L. Smithy * of South Chicago, appears in this issue of the Independent. There was born, on last Saturday, Feb. 11, to the wife of Bill Stull, a ponderous boy—a thumper. That's the kind of a feller Bill Stull is. Esq. Nicoles is still pushing preparations for building a nice dwelling opposite Esq. George's residence. There ■will be plenty of justice done in that corner. George Curtis has purchased a onehalf interest in the agricultural business of S. A. Robbins. The dicker took place this week. Success to the new firm. The best way to brighten a carpet is to put a half tumbler of spirits of turpentine in a basin of water, and dip your broom in it and sweep over the carpet once or twice. The row of new buildings already erected in Place’s addition is no bad thing to gaze upon, to say nothing of what it will be in a year or two more. The world moves and Walkerton improves. The Williams-Henderson Co., dealera in hardware, agricultural implements, etc.. report a fine trade during the past few months. They state that their sales for last month alone, reached the snug sum of $1,600. At Peru there are said to be 250 men on the pay-roll of the Lake Erie & Western railroad. This includes engi- * neers, firemen, train-men, section men, officials and those employed in the consiruction and repair shops. Walkerton, for its multitude of sins, no doubt, is being forced to submit to the ravages |of an epidemic bronchitis which has put it up the snoots of many ■of its citizens, to which George Ross, the writer and many others will bear witness. Cash burglars will have no use for Walkerton after early spring. Our citizens will not be compelled to go about the town lugging great bundles of money in a loose and careless way. They’ll just deposit it in the new bank, you see. A coal stove exploded in Mrs. Barrett’s millinery store in South Bend last Monday, making a loud report, breaking panes of glass, and setting fire to some goods, but by the inmates of the room exhibiting presence of mind in speedily subduing the flames, any serious damage was prevented. We are told that there are a few passenger trains running on the B. & O. Toad yet, but the fact that the company refuses to pay for publishing a time card for this point would argue that their passenger traffic had fallen off to that extent that it would not justify them in bothering with this station. We guess, however, that some of their trains stop here yet. Rev. Tinkham, pastor of the M. E. church, moved his family from Knox to this place last Wednesday. W hen they arrived at the parsonage they found it invaded by friends who had put down carpets, put up stoves in which comfortable fires were blazing, and, best of all, had a long table spread with a delicious supper. A pleasant time was en" joyed by all, and the pastor and his family will not -soon forget their hospitable welcome. There are a few moneyed gentlemen in town who, we believe, would like to go into the banking business, but somehow hesitate to venture. There certainly can be no risk in such an undertaking in Walkerton. And now that the period of time is short in which the Ohio gentleman proposes going into the business here, namely, early in the spring, if one is not started in. the meantime, would it not be advisable for the above moneyed gentlemen to form a company and open up at once ? Don’t, gentlemen, we implore you, don’t sleep on your rights, and start er K whirling.

Lent began Wednesday. Mens overcoats, $1.75, at Tom Wolfe’s. Tinsel cord in various shades, at Millard’s. Wheat is bringing 80 cents in this market, at present. You can buy furniture cheap at Vincent’s. He wants the room for spring stock. S. F. Ross has moved his family into the Sam Hudelmyer property on Avenue E. Handsome all wool scotch suits with fine trimmings, to order, for S2O and $22. at D. M. Petrie’s. George W. Brown will start out next Monday for a lecturing tour through the gas region of this state. Mrs. Ben Pratt, who has been seriously ill for the past eighteen days, is now considered out of danger. I will be responsible for any errors in cutting suits or parts of suits for home manufacture. D. M. Petrie. Imperial Plows, the best in the world. A car-load of these plows has been received by the Williams-Henderson Co. Os the sixty-three pieces of property sold for delinquent taxes in this county, forty-seven were from South Bend. It is said that the work of plastering one room in Clem Studebaker’s new mansion in South Bend, will require “three men’s time for six weeks. Any one in want of a mourning bonnet and veil and not wishing to purchase, will find them for rent at Mrs. J. W. Brown’s Millinery Establishment. A tramp named Charles Henderson was killed at Hai’Jet on Thursday of last week, while attempting to board a fast freight on the Fort Wayne road. The benefit given by the Lee Comedy Co. in Bender’s Opera Hall on Wednesday evening was meagerly attended. The entertainment consisted of three lively farces. Miss Jennie King, sister of Mrs. Peter Finnegan, who went to California a few weeks ago, was married to a Mr. White, of that state. The couple had not seen each other since early childhood. We learn that more extensive preparations are being made for pickle growing next season than ever before in this locality. It’s about the best paying crop that can be raised and our people are awakened to the fact. The LaPorte Sunday News-Item is authority for the following: The Lake Erie & Western has just closed its first year under the present management, and comes out showing an increase of nearly eight hundred thousand dollars in net earnings over 1886 and 1887. N. B. Shoemaker having decided to move his trunk-slat factory to Swazey, Ind., desires to sell his property in this place. He therefore offers for sale his factory building and lots, town residence and farm adjoining the town site. Will sell on very reasonable terms. Gilman Towle, one of the oldest residents of this county, died at his home in Mishawaka recently. Mr. Towle was a man of considerable property, and was a county commissioner for many years. He was the father of County Commissioner C. G. Towle, of Mishawaka. There is now lying in the Noble Co. jail a man who is addicted to the morphine habit. He is there at his own request. He is not to be let out until a certain time elapses, no matter what persuasive arguments he may use. The sheriff is to be inexorable and unyielding. He pays the sheriff for keeping him and is attended by a physician. Notable days occur this year as follows : Washington's birthday on Wednesday, St. Patrick’s on Saturday; Easter on Sunday, April Fool’s day; Memorial day and Fourth of July on Wednesday; presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and Christmas on Tuesday. It will be a century and a half before Easter Sunday again occurs on the first of April. A doctor from Elkhart was in town Wednesday with the intention of locating here, but after sizing up the place, and not receiving encouragement fi om those he consulted, he turned his footsteps for Plymouth. No first-class physician will go on foot over the country in search of a location. —Bremen Enquirer. How do you know ? Gone and Acted Up. Mr. Fred Ross and Miss Lutie Swartz, of this place, were married at South Bend on Thursday last. The ceremony was performed by Presiding Elder Beck. Fred and his bride are among our best known and most popular young people, and their numerous friends will wish them prosperity and joy for the future. Prof. C. H. W. Wearne, the popular practical phrenologist (well known ■ throughout this state), is delivering a > course of lectures and making public , examinations nightly in the Presbyte- > rian church. Admission only ten cents. . Go and hear him. The examination ; of the heads of our citizens at the close ) of the lecture is worth five times the > amount of admission to hear. Private , examinations daily at the Professor s • room in the Florence Hotel, and charts given.

A nice line of lounges just received at Vincent’s. Watch for J. Willis Cotton’s new advertisement next week. Wolves are said to be numerous in the vicinity of Cedar Lake. Dr. Arlington’s office next door to Arlington’s old drug stand. Dr. M. A. Schutt, dentist, guarantees all his work. Office with Dr. Endley. Knox is making an effort to induce some firm to establish a pickle factory there. The three-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood McDaniel is quite sick with typhoid fever. If you want to buy a good farm at a sacrifice of seven hundred dollars, call at this office and get particulars. Doctor Arliugton’N Office next door to his old drug stand. Night bell at house. Rheumatism is cured by Hibbard’s Rheumatic Syrup striking at the seat of the disease and restoring the kidneys and liver to healthy action. If taken a sufficient time to thoroughly eradicate such poison, it never fails. Another Wreck on the B. & O. A smash-up occurred on the B. & O. railroad at Millers a few mornings ago. No one was seriously injured, but two cars loaded with cattle were thrown from the track and some of the animals killed. It is not surprising to hear of wrecks on that road. It is a rare thing that you hear of a wreck on the Lake Erie & Western railroad. Stranded In Walkerton. Walkerton is rough on theatrical troupes. It busts eight out of ten troupes that attempts to play more than one night. The Richmond Comedy Company, although a good one and gave excellent entertainments here, went to pieces like glass. Their last play was—play out. We would advise all such troupes to steer clear of Walkerton except for one night, and then, they should bring money enough with them to bear their -expenses. Concerning the Coining County Fair. The Board of Directors have decided that Children’s Day shall be on Tuesday, the second day of the fair. Eight thousand dollars in premiums will be paid, with $3,000 for the speed ring as heretofore, except that there shall be only eight races instead of twelve as formerly. An entry fee for stock will not be charged but rent will be charged for stalls on the fair grounds. Also, charge will be made for hay furnished stock on exhibition, provided other societies in the circuit do the same. The following committees have been appointed by President Bowman: Executive Committee—Seth Hammond, W. H. Deacon, Andrew Ward. Committee on premium list—F. H. Johnson, Chas. Frank, O. P. Stuckey, Manly Andrews. Committee on fair grounds—George W. Locke, J. H. Eberhart, George H. Eberhart. Obituary. Mrs. Elizabeth McDaniel, familiarly known as “Grandma” McDaniel, died last Monday morning after a protracted illness, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louisa Williams, in Polk township, Marshall county. She suffered a stroke of paralysis on Feb. 6, 1886, and was entirely helpless and confined to her chair from that day until her death. During all that time her daughter, Mrs. Williams, was her constant and devoted attendant. Grandma McDaniel was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, April 17, 1800, and at the time of her death was aged 87 years, 9 months and 26 days. In 1812 she moved with her parents to Gallia county, Ohio, thence in 1830 to Madison county, Indiana, where she resided until 1868, when she moved to Marshall county. She was married in Ohio, and after several years of married life her husband died. She was the mother of six children, all living, her posterity descending to the fourth generation. She lived a consistent Christian life, dying in the faith of the United Brethren church. The funeral service was held at Center church on Tuesday at 11 a. m., and the remains were buried in the Morris cemetery, near Teegarden. i High School Notes. Robert Dare is very sick again. The examination for diplomas will be March 10, 1888. j Nora Curtis was sick last week but t returned to school Tuesday, i Valentine day was observed with f boxes in the three lower rooms. } Althia got a nice valentine, but she ’ did not have to guess much to tell who 3 sent it, as the initials C. T. were on the 1 margin. In Consumption Curable? r Read the following: Mr. C. H. Morris, Newark, Ark., says: “Was down with abs--1 cess of lungs, and friends and physicians B pronounced me an iecurabfo consumptive. _ Began taking Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption am now on my third botu tie, and able to oversee the work on my 1 farm, it is the finest medicine ever made.” e Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: e “Had it not been for Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption I would have died e of Lung Troubles. Was given up by docs tors. Am now in best of health.” Try it. s Sample bottles free at Endley’s drug strore.

PERSONAL POINTS. J. Kettring, of Bremen, was in town Tuesday. G. W. I. Jones, of South Chicago, was in town Saturday last. Jake Bender made a business trip to Bremen Tuesday forenoon. John W. F. Wolf, of near this place, had business in Plymouth one day this week. Mrs. Cooper, of Noble county, and Mrs. Vanderhoof, of South Bend, are visiting their father, Kirk Brown. Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis returned Wednesday of last week, from a visit of several weeks’ duration, with relatives in lowa. Mrs. G. P. Cherry, of North Liberty, has moved to Mentone, Kosciusko county, and will hereafter make that place her home. Will Doudy, of Goshen, has been visiting here with the family of D. L. Swank during the past week. The Misses Millard expect to go to Chicago the fore part of the coming week, to purchase a new supply of goods. Mrs. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson, of Tyner, attended the entertainment here in Bender’s Opera Hall on Saturday evening last. Mrs. Dr. Moore, of Tyner City, was visiting Thursday and Friday of last week with the family of G. W. Brown, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. O’Brien returned last Saturday from Montana and Washington Territory, where they have been spending the winter. Mrs. Dr. Arlington was called to Kokomo Thursday’ morning, in answer to a telegram bearing the news of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. , Etta McDonald. William F. Evans, of Chicago, visited over Sunday here, and returned home Monday accompanied by his wife, who has been spending a portion of the winter in this place visiting with relatives. Mrs. Dr. Endley, the writer's mother, received a telegram last Monday, bearing the sad news of the rather sudden death of her father, who was aged 79 years and about nine months. Athens. Michigan, was the home of the old gentleman, for which place Mrs. E. started last Tuesday. —i । e । — j Corduroy pants—everlasting—made to order for $5 at D. M. Petrie’s. Acute rheumatism can be effectually and permanently cured by the use of Hibbard’s Rheumatic Syrup and Plasters. Rev. S. A. Long, pastor of the M. E. churoh at Franklin, Mich., says Hibbard's Rheumotic Syrup is wonderful in the cure of rheumatism. In connection w^th the furniture, we are selling Monuments and Tombstones. If yon are thinking of purchasing one for a deceased friend, please call at Vincent’s Furniture Store and see designs and learn prices. All work warranted to give satisfaction. E. J. Vincent & H. A. Yerrick, Agents. Notice. A settlement of all open accounts must be made on or before March Ist, after which date all unsettled accounts will be placed in the hands of our collector, with instructions to act promptly. J. S. Bender, Philadelphia Store. Two Farms for Sale. The first, consisting of 80 acres, with all new buildings, and good water, is located 44 miles east of Walkerton and 2 miles north of Tyner. The other farm, consisting of 120 acres, has all new buildings, good water, and is located 3 miles east of LaPaz, 7 miles west of Bremen and 10 miles north of Plymouth. Either farm will be sold on very reasonable terms—one-third cash and long time on the balance. For further particulars see John Peters, residing 4-4 miles east of Walkerton. KNOWLEDGE BOX. Editor Independent : Why is it that certain of our citizens object to the Three I road coming to Walkerton ? A Subscriber. [You’ll have to ask somebody older than we are.] Editor Independent : Can you tell why’ the citizens of Walkerton do not turn out to theatrical entertainments ? An “Independent” Cuss. [You’ll have to ask somebody older than we are.] Editor Independent: Why does the Baltimore Company have so many wrecks ? Inquirer. [You'll have to ask somebody an awful sight older than we are.] Application For License. NOTICE is hereby given to the citizens of the town of Walkerton, Lincoln Township, St Joseph County, Indiana, that I, the undersigned, will make application to the Board of Commissioners of said county of St. Joseph, at their March term of 1888, for a license, for one year, to sell spiritus ous vinous, and malt liquors in a quantity less than a quart at a time, at my place of business, ■ with the privilege of allowing the same to be drank on my premises where sold, said place of ; business and premises whereon said liquors are to be sold aud drank are located in a two story building situated on the southeast halfof lot num- ' ber thirty-one (31) in the original plat of the town ■ of Walkerton, in Lincoln Township, of St. Jo- ’ seph County, Indiana. Feb. 3,1888, LORENZO R. OCKER.

-E^lßßß!=aH JANUARY Ist I Is the time to commence closing out WINTER GOODSI TOM WOLFE Is doing so. Look at the bargains. 300 Overcoats, 10 per cent, less than former prices. 500 winter Caps at wholesale prices. 500 fur and wool Hats at wholesale prices. J Fur Caps from 75 cents up. Boys’ Gloves, 25 cents. Wool SOX, 20 cents. Scarlet (all wool) Underwear, 50 cents. Men’s Brown Ducking Overalls, 35 cts. Boys’ Underwear, 25 cents. Men’s Felt Boots and Rubbers, $2 AND ALL OTHER GOODS IN HIS LINE At Correspondingly Low Prices. Remember the place—Rensberger’s R’ew Brick Block. T. J. REECE, (SUCCESSOR TO S. F. ROSS & CO.) Dealer In HARDWARE, TINWARE, STOVES, DOORS, Sash and Blinds, Paints and Oils, iron and wooden, pumps, etc. lam making a SPBCIRLTh of ROOFING AND REPAIRING TINWARE. Havig purchased the hardware stock of 8. F. Ross & Co,, I will continue business at the old place, in Rensberger’s brick block. The public cordially invited to call and see goods and learn prices. Hoping by fair dealing and low prices to merit a reasonable share of the public patronage, I am very respectfully, T. J. REECE. J. WILLIS COTTON, Agcxit Jfox* Studebaker wagons and buggies Roller Grain Drills, Reed’s spring tooth harrows, spiral spring Buggies! staver buggies and carriages, Winkler Bros,’ South Bend buggies. New Home sewing machines, New American Sewing Machines Bissell's plows and extras, Fairfield plows and repairs, Moline Steel Empress plows, steel tooth harrows with 40, 60 or 80 teeth. Prices from $8 to sls- Sewing machine needles, oils and extras. Your trade respectfully solicited. J. WILLIS COTTON, Walkerton, Ind. i i i Ji i ¥

niSUVESS CARDS SILAS GEORGE, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, WALKERTON, IND. Prompt attention given to collections Office in Rensberger’s block, upstairs D M. PETRIE, Merchant Tailor, FIT, STYLE & WORKMANSHIP POSITIVELY ASSURED. Rensberger Block, Walkerton, Xn«l. K.C.KniBUY, TONSORIAL. ROOM, In basement under Brubaker & Grider’s store. “Man wants but little here below.” The statement causes mirth; It must have been in early times, For now he wants the earth. I don’t want the earth but would like * portion of your trade. HENRY SCHULZ. GERMAN WATCHMAKER. (twenty-six years’ experience.) Mr. Schulz, a first-class workman in his line, has established himself permantly iu walkerton, and will repair jewelry, watches and clocks in a satisfactory manner. Give him a trial and be convinced. 0. F. Townsend, Walkerton, Ind., Tonsorlal artist, facial operator phy siognomical hair dresser, cranium manipulator, and capillary abridger, shaves and cuts hair with ambidextrous facility. He respectfully asks your patronage, and guarantees satisfaction. One door south of Endley’s drug store BOSE BROS., WALKERTON. IND. —DEALERS IN — Fresh and Salted Meats, Fish, Bologna, etc. Py the hi ghest cash price for all kinds of Btcher’s stock. None but the choicest mats sold at this market. B. M SEYBOLD, Notary and Real Estate Agent. Also Insurance and Collecting Agent. All business entrusted in my hands will promptly and carefully be attended to. Rooms 5 and <3 Odd Fellows Block, iSioxx-tlv. Bond, Ind Dr. H. S. Dowek Dentist. WALKERTON, Ind. Does every variety of work in modern dentistro. Work reliable. Prices reasonable. Office in Rensberger’s block, upstairs. J. R. ABNER, Physician and Surgeon, GROVERTOWN, IND. Office in residence. JAMES F. ENDLEY, Physician and Surgeon, WALKERTON, IND. Office, second floor, one door north of Rensberger’s brick block. NOAH THOMPSON,“ DEALER IN Salt and Fresh Meats, Fish, Bologna, Etc. Pays cash value for all kinds of Butcher’s stock; also pays highest cash prices for salted and smoked meats, etc. WALKERTON, IND. g Errors of Youth. | O SUFFERERS FROM g 1 KenonsDebility,Youthful | S’ \ Indiscretions, Lost Slanlieod, | | SBE YOM OWX PHYSICIAX ! | S Many men, from the effect, of youthful c ” Imprudence, have brought about a state of A- « weakness that has reduced the general sys- g »< tem so much as to induce almost every SS » other disease, and the real cause of the Nr & trouble scarcely ever being suspected, they o Al are doctored for everytliing but the right & n one. Notwithstanding the many valuable ® ? remedies that medical science has produced J* for the relief of Uiis class of patients, none W is of tlie ordinary modes of treatment effect a JR X cure. During our extensive college and hos- » in pital practice we have experimented with w I 55 and discovered new aud concentrated remeL $ dies. The accompanying prescription is of- Jr. S sered as acertutn und .peedy cure, as « S hundreds of cases m our practice have been L ® restored to perfect health by its use after is 55 all other remedies failed. Perfectly pure in- Jt « gradients must be used in the preparation of tills prescription. S A u,— Krythroxylon coca i & J Jernbebtn. J drachm. [drachm. « 3 llelonias Dioica.l drachm. g « Uelsemin. 8 grains. K i® Ext. ignalits amariv (alcoholic), 2 gratae W X Ext. leptandra, 2 scruples. « 55 Glycerine, q. s. Mix. g % MakeOOpills. Takei pill at 3p. m. and an- C? $ other on going to bed. In some cases it will B 6 > IS be necessary for the patient to take two puls M 2 at bedtime, making the number three a day, ® Q This remedy is adapted to every condition at ft 5s nervous debility and weakness in either sex, ffi 55 and especially In those cases resulting from W » Imprudence. The recuperative powers of V 2 thia restorative are truly astonishing, and Its X use continded for a short time changes the & ■55 languid, debilitated, nerveless condition to 55 one of renewed fife and vigor. .1.-V' 10» As we are constantly in receiptof letters of 2 inquiry relative to this remedy, we would say 1g 2 to those who would prefer to obtain it of us, w Q by remitting $1 a securely sealed -package g 55 containing 8) pills, carefully compounded, g » will bo sent by return mail from our private K 2 laboratory.or we will furnish S packages, w 2 which will cure most cases, for §5. 102 Addressorcalion a B WW tNGIAND MEDICAL INSTITUTE; £ — 'OAT ROW, g •"ON,