St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 13, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 31 March 1888 — Page 3

Jntepentant. A Local Newspaper, Non-Partisan. ADVERTISING RATES: One column for one year, 580; locals, 5 cts. per line for one insertion; for three insertions, 10 cts. per line. WALI^RTC^I^^ 1888. ' SPECIAL NOTICE. ~ Readers of this paper are invited to pay particular attention to our advertising columns, and to read the announcements therein. Also to .mention this paper when making purchases. Town, and Comity . — Horse bills printed at this office. Walkerton is on the eve of a building boom. No garden making in March this year. Township election next Monday, April 2. Cabinet photographs $1 a dozen, at Ewing's. Land plaster for sale at Hudelmyer’s lumber yard. Get your horse bills printed at the Independent office. There is a prospect of Plymouth securing a tub factory. Go to Millards’ for the latest styles in millinery and dressmaking. LaPorte has a school for instruction in Gymnastics and Calisthenics. The Walkerton schools will close four weeks from yesterday—Friday, 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. South Bend Chilled plows, reversible share, best in the market. Sold by T. J. Reece. President Cleveland will return to his residence in Buffalo, and will vote there next November. It is reported that the Buchanan Manufacturing Co. talk of removing their plant to Michigan City. That's so! There is the Exterminator. We had almost forgotten it. It surely runs some trains yet. The appropriations committee has reported in favor of a $95,000 appropriation for the Michigan City harbor. Charlie Robbins is overhauling and making various improvements on his property on the corner of Avenue H. and Seventh street. Patronize home institutions. Ewing will furnish you one dozen cabinet photographs for one dollar. The quality of his work is not surpassed anywhere. Millards have received their stock of new spring goods, including hats, trimmings, flowers, etc., and they invite the ladies to call and look over their new stock. At the Methodist church next Sunday evening, Rev. Tiukham will have for his theme, “The Resurrection of Christ.” Services at 7 o’clock. Everybody invited. The United Brethren quarterly meeting for this district was held at Tyner last Saturday and Sunday, instead of at 'Walkerton, as was stated in the Independent. The LaPorte Argus has just entered upon its 20th volume in a very flourishing condition. It would be difficult to find a better county paper published anywhere than the Argus. It is reported that Gen. Packard has sold the LaPorte Public Spirit to Will Harris, late of the Hicksville, 0., Independent. He will continue the publication of the paper under a new name. Presiding Elder Beck, of South Bend, had charge of the quarterly meeting held at the Methodist church Saturday and Sunday last, and although the weather .vas very disagreeable, each service was attended by large and interested congregations. I take this method of than King the many friends and neighbors for their kind assistance in myllate bereavement. I can not find words strong enough to express my appreciation of your sympathy. J. S. Reed. The Prohibition caucus held at Bender’s hall Wednesday evening was well attended and considerable interest manifested. The following nominations were*made: Trustee, Henry Cripe; Constables, David Swank and Horace Woodard. Let all those interested in the cause of temperance rally at the polls on Monday. Secretary. * Mrs. Brown spent last week in Fort Wayne, where she attended the grand spring opening in the wholesale, millinery establishment of Adams & Armstrong, where she selected as fine a lot of spring and summer goods as has ever been brought to Walkerton. They are fresh from New York City, the head of fashion. Plymouth has received a definite proposal from the Jenny Electric light works, of I ort Wayne. The citizens will do their best to meet the demands of the proposal, for in securing the worKs Plymouth will have an institution giving employment to between 150 and 200 skilled workmen, thus opening the way of greatly increasing the popu- । lation and business interests of the town. J

For fine Scrap, Photo, and Autograph Albums go to Joe Endly’s. Shingles, lath, lime, etc., always on hand at Hudelmyer’s lumber yard. Cabinet photographs, one dollar a dozen, for the next thirty days at Ewing’s, Walkerton. Pneumonia is prevailing in Starke county to an alarming extent, and many deaths are reported. Go to Vincent’s furniture store for carpets. Sold as cheap as the same grades can be bought anywhere. The two Kohli boys, of near Nappanee, who were lately arrested for passing counterfeit nickles, have been taken tp Indianapolis to appear before the Federal grand jury. Charles A. Schoene, the Main street merchant tailor of South Bend, dropped dead from heart disease in Nickel A Co.’s place in that city, last Wednesday evening. His age was 52 years. The case of Michael Hively vs. Austin Wiley, for debt on account, which was tried before his honor, Justice Townsend, on Tuesday, was decided in favor of Hively, who was awarded $59.65. W« are credibly informed that a lady went from here to Auburn Junction on the B. & O. without getting hurt. How she found out when the train went, we do not know. The B. & O. has no time card in the paper for this place. A birthday party was held at the residence of,Mr. and Mrs, Dan Frame on Wednesday evening, it being the 7th birthday anniversary of their son Harry. Thirty-two of the little folks were present. An exchange says that “it is a somewhat curious fact that wasp nests take fire from the chemical action of the wax upon the material of which the nest is made. Many fires of (unknown Jorigin in haystacks and farm buildings may be attributed to this cause. Mishawaka Enterprise: To show how public improvements help a town, it is stated that a man in Elkart who owned a lot opposite the opera house in that city, tried vainly to sell it for SI,OOO before the opera house was built, but, since the completion of that edifice, he readily found a customer for $4,000. Death of Mrs. J. S Reed. Mrs. Harriet L. Reed, wife of James S. Reed, died suddenly last Sunday afternoon, March 25, 1888. Mrs. Reed, was a daughter of Daniel D. and Rachael Rogers, and was born Nov. 26, 1847, in Wayne county, Ind. TTie funeral services were held at the M. E. church Monday, and the remains were buried in the Walkerton cemetery. Mrs. Reed leaves her husband with five children to mourn her loss. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. EZigh School Noles. Mary Shoemaker is better and taking charge of her room. It was a pleasing sight too see six of our tenth grade Friday evening, with satisfied expressions on their faces receiving their diplomas. The correspondent wishes to beg pardon of the High school. We are informed that they got their lesson better for this Wednesday’s contest and did not get broken. High School Correspondent. MARRIED. At the M. E. parsonage, Walkerton, Ind., March 24, 1888, Mr. John Wenger, of St. Joseph county, and Miss Alice Rinehart, of Starke county. Rev. N. E. Tiukham officiating, assisted by Rev. Dr. Beck, of South Bend. The Independent extends congratulations. At the residence of Peter Q. Nichols, on Sunday afternoon, March 25, 1888, Mr. Emmett M. Nichols and Miss Mary M. Campbell, Esquire U. F. Townsend officiating. The Independent wishes the young couple unlimited happiness. TIES REPUDEECAtf CAUCUS. The Republicans of Lincoln township met in convention at Benders’s hall, Tuesday, March 27, at 2 p. m. and nominated the necessary candidates for township offices. The meeting was called to order by S, F. Boss, and upon motion of P. Ryan E. Leibole was elected chairman, and upon motion of 11. H. Brown T. J. Wolfe was elected secretary. The chairman called upon Mr. Ross to state the object of the meeting, which the latter did with appropriate remarks. The following nominations were then made: S. F. Ross was nominated for Trustee by acclamation; for constables, O. R. Fulmer and A. B. Rupel; for supervisors, Dist. Np. 1, Geo. Clem; Dist. No. 2, E. M. Wolfe; Dist. No. 3, Geo. W. Wolfe. Electric Bitters.—This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need, no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all malarial fevers. For cure of headache, constipation and indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money rei funded. Price 50 cts. and $1 per bottle I at Endley’s drug store. 1

Go to Hudelmyer’s lumber yard for land plaster. The St. Joseph circuit court has adjourned until May 28. Several new residences will be built in this place this season. 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. Hundelmyer has a complete stock of lumber, lath, shingles, sash, doors, blinds, etc. A full line of steel goods, including pitchforks, hoes, rakes, etc., at the Williams-Henderson Co. ’s. General Packard, we understand, has bright prospects before him. In the field to which he is going there is no Republican paper. He has been guaranteed 1,000 subscribers to begin with, while there are at least 1,200 already on the list. There is no Republican daily at either Jeffersonville or Louisville, only a few miles distant from New Albany. So it will be seen that the General has a splendid field for a display of his talents—a field somewhat commensurate with his ability. There no pent-up Utica will contract his powers, and he can exclaim, The boundless continent is ours. Success to him.— LaPorte Herald-Chronicle. Endly’s Hokus Pokus Compound, a sure cure for face worms. Removes all black specks and pimples in two applications. Hibbard’s Rheumatic Plasters are of great merit for weak lungs and stomach, and should be applied over the parts affected. Never contract friendship with one who is not better than yourself, says the adage. That’s all very well so far as you are concerned; but how about the other fellow? Farmers Take Notice. The old reliable herdsman, Frederick Cable, desires to announce through the Independent that he will herd and pasture cattle on his premises at $1.50 per head, and stand good for all losses. An enterprising western firm advertises as follows: “Any man who drinks two drams of whisky a day for a year, and pays ten cents a drink for it, can have at our store 220 pounds of granulated sugar and 72 pounds of good green coffee for the same money, and get $2.50 premium for making the change in his expenditures. ” The People’^ Convention. Foilowing are the minutes of the People's convention held at Bender’s Hall, March 21, 1888: The People’s convention, as called by the central committe, met in due form and was called to order at the appointed hour, 2 p. m., by Walter Rogers ; Frank Tiseher was elected chairman by a unanimous vote. The nominations for trustee being in order, the name of S. J. Nicoles was presented; there being but one candidate, upon motion, Mr. Nicoles was unanimously nominated by acclamation. The following nominations were then made: For constables, K. C. Kneisley and GD. Ewing; for supervisor District No. 1, Geo. Pomert: District No. 2, Wm. Beatty; District No. 3, S. C. Wenger. Henry Smith, Grove Vosburgh and D. W. Place were chosen central committeeman. D. W. Place was chosen delegate to State convention and B. F. Rinehart as delegate to the congressional convention and James McCabe as alternate. Speeches from the candidates were suggested. D. W. Place took the lead ■with a few well chosen remarks, followed by Walter Rogers. Convention was dismissed by the chairman. Frank Tiseher, Chairman. Seward Rinehart, Sec’y, Roll of Honor. The following named persons have paid the sums set opposite their names in payment for their subscription to the Independent since publishing our last roll of honor, two weeks ago : J. W. F. Wolfe LSO Tully Henry 55 Ed. McCarty 1.50 W. M. Dare 2.00 Geo. A. Klahr 50 D. W. Place 1.50 Aleck Vincent . 1.50 C. Behrens 1.50 F. L. Johnson 1.50 H. Hudelmyer 1.50 H. M. Rupe ,1.80 J. Fcgarty 1.50 J. C. Forsyth 75 John H. Yoder 2.00 Fence! Fence! Something Mew. Farmers examine the Centripatel Wire and PicKet Fence Machine. The simplest lightest and the easiest worKing device ev er produced “Simplicity is the beauty of construction.” Unnecessary bulk or com plication are indicative of imperfection. The inventor is aware that quite a number of similar devices are extant. The lower shelves are full but there is plenty of room up here. To appreciate this apperatus you must see it and see it worn. It has traits and conveniences that no other has, that was greatly needed. Patent granted. Territory for sale. Canvassing agents wanted. For further particulars call on the subscribe! at Taylor’s restaurant, opp site the post office, on Wednesdays or Sat urdays. H. N- Macomber, Inventor. Walkerton, Ind

<408811” ABOUT PEOPLE. What they are Doing, Where they are Going, Etc. Ben Rinehart has returned from the west. Claus Behrens was in South Bend Wednesday. Adam Baugher has moved his family to town. Mrs. McCarty is having an addition built to her residence. Miss Eva Smith, daughter of Lafayette Smith, is quite sick. Sam Hudelmyer went to Michigan City Thursday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burger were at LaPorte one day this week. Mrs. Andrew Cunningham and daughter, Fannie, were at LaPorte Wednesday. Sebastian Hammes, of Chicago, has entered the employ of D. M. Petrie, the merchant tailor. Mrs. J. W. Brown was in Ft. Wayne last week purchasing the latest styles in millinery goods. F. A. Brady was in town Sunday, his train being held at Garrett on account of the ice on the track. Mrs. Ella Brubaker, of Michigan City, was visiting her brother-in-law, Dan Brubaker, last week. Elwood McDaniel, who has been laid up with an attack of lung fever, is able to attend to business again. Rev. W. M. Brugh, of Bourbon, will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Joe Endley went, to Fort Wayne on|Thursday, being called there by the serious illness of her mother. Curt Wolfenbarger, also George Curtis and Chas. Robbins, went to LaPorte Wednesday on business. John Yoder is making arrangements to move to Union Mills, next week. He will be missed by numerous friends here. Joe Fitzgerald, who has been confined to the house for four weeks past from rheumatism, is able to be out again. MiloHummell. formerly of this place, now of Ohio, is visiting with friends here for a few days, being on his way to Wisconsin. Charlie Byers expects to go to South Bend next week, where he will work at carpentering during the spring ami summer vacation. Frank Paul went to Auburn, Ind., on Wednesday last, and filed a* complaint against the B. A (). IL R. Co., for t wenty thousand dollars damage for the loss of his foot. 01. M. Cunningham was in town Tuesday and Wednesday visiting with his brother, Andrew, and other relatives. 01. will graduate from the law department of Ann Arbor university, this summer. Doctor Arlington's Office next door to his old drug stand. Night bell at house. The peculiar combination of Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup enables it to do what no other remedy has ever accomplished, and it is daily curing these who jears ago had given up all hopes of being cured. Good morning, mother: how do you feel this morning? Oh. I am ever so much better. That cough and soreness of my lungs has entirely left me- I got a bottle of Hibbard’s Throat and Lung Balsam, and in twenty-four hours 1 was well. Something That Will Interest lon. A Series of Grand Excursions. The Lake Erie A Western Railroad—- “ Natural Gas Route,” will sell excursion tickets to the principal points in Minnesota, Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, and northwestern lowa on March 20th, April 3 and 24th, May Bth and 22d, June sth and 19th, 1888. Also to the principal points in southern Kentucky, southeastern Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, North and South Carolina, on March 12 and 26th. April 9 and 23d, 1888. Rates only one fare for the round trip, and tickets are good to return for thirty days from date of sale. Free reclining chair cars on day trains between Sandusky and Bloomington, and Elegant Monarch sleeping and parlor chair cars on night trains. For rates, tickets, through baggage checks, and general information, call on or address any ticket agent of the Lake Erie & Western B. R. TEEGARDEN. Simon Casady has become a citizen of this place. Dr. R. Neville wears the belt in playing checkers at this i>lace. M. Steele is building an addition to his house. J. C. Forsyth carpenter. *T. J. Plake has his sawmill ready to run as soon as the weather is suitable. The candidates of this township have been electioneering in this vicinity this week. Geo. Dolph and Henry Hulinger went to Valparaiso Saturday, March 24, to attend school. Myron Chase was in town Wednesday on business and taking the school enumeration of this vicinity. 1

J. Willis Cotton.

CHAMPION Studebaker's BISSELL’S FAIRFIELD New Home and New American One, two and three horse spring tooth harrows John Deere, Moline, Fremont, Malta, Gale, Bradley, & Tongeless. Gale’s High Wheel, Bradley’s and Moline

MOLINE & KEYSTONE CORN PLANTERS, LANDBETTFS RELIABLE Garden Seeds. Also a full line of First Class Goods not here mentioned/ usually kept in Implement Scores. YOUR TRADE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. J. WILLIS COTTON. ” =.1888!=E-- ’ January Ist Is the time to commence closing out WINTER GOODS! 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. | 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, s2l AND ALL OTHER GOODS IN HIS LINE At Correspondingly Low Prices. Bemeinber the place—Bensberger’s New 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 SPECIALTY of ROOFING AND REPAIRING TINWARE. Having purchased the hardware stock of S. F. Boss & Co., I will continue business at the old place, in Bensberger’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, 1 am very respectfully, T. J. REECE.

Steel Binders, Steel Frame Mowers, New Mowers, and light reapers. Two Horse Wagons, Road Carts & BuggiesChilled plows, Steel plows and one-horse plows. Chilled plows, Steel plows, and extrasSewing Machines RJEED’S Corn Cultivators HAY RAKES

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