St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 14, Number 45, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 May 1889 — Page 3

iZlJjc Jniicpcnbmt. A Local Newspaper, Non-Partisan. ADVERTISING RATES: ~ Oue colnmn for one year, $80; locals, 5 cts. pt for one insertion; for three insertions, 10 cts. line. WAIKERTON, INDIANA, MAY 4, HISS’ SPECIAL NOTICE. Re a<l«r^ of this paper are invited to pay partic- . . attention to our advertising columns, and m read the announcements therein. Also to Mention this paper when making purchases. " Walkerton Jlarket. Corrected Weekly by the Stephens Store Co Eggs Butter Lard .--•••••” ' Green Huies Potatoes Corn ™ Hams - Wheat SI 25 Beans Ey e, *'A‘j s>4 25 Clover Seed JRucKwheat ou ToC AL NEWSLook out for the new Independent •Store! The street lamps will be up iu time for the fair, we opine, • Latest style imported stiff hats just received at T. J. Wolfe’s. If an era of prosperity hasn’t struck Walkerton broadside, what has? Go and see what a fine stock of furniture Ed Vincent has just received. Constitute yourself as a committee of one and agitate the fair ground project Dr. M. A. Schutt, dentist, guarantees all his work. Office with Dr. Eudley. Tom Wolfe always has the largest and cheapest stock of shirts and overalls. Louis Decoudres has been appointed adminstrator of the estate of the late D. W. Reece. R. P. Holly day has purchased for a residence the property formerly occupied by Geo. Ross. Don’t get canoodly over the great boom in Walkerton,’ gentlemen. You must learn to bear prosperity. Dr. Grimes lias moved his family and household goods into the Dr. Smith building at the south end of Avenue F. Horsemen will do well to call at the Independent office, see our stock of cuts and get prices of bills before placing their orders elsewhere. Pumpkin seed rules very hiah since the fair ground agitation here, and dealers are holding their stock for a still further advance in prices. ’ People coming to the Walkerton fair in the night time on the different railroads, will please take Avenue F. It trill be lighted with street lamps. The members of the different committees appointed to look after the interests of the agricultural society are well chosen, in the judgment of the Independent. Dy. Hani, of Middlebury, Ind., our Dr, Church's preceptor, looked him caref«lly over, put a plaster of paris dressing on his fractured leg and took liiu home to Middlebury. Dr. Hani is i genial gentleman and master of his profession. Elwood McDaniel has begun the basement wall for his large brick hotel on the burnt district. The brick work will commence as soon as the large double brick, now about half up, which is being constructed by Sam Hudelmyer, is completed. Talking about a thin crop of wheat, Sam Koontz, jr., says there never was a better prospect of a luxuriant yield, ami that he has thirty-three acres that he will give any man in the state who will beat it. That's the kind of a crop this year is going to show up. Mrs. Dr. Smith has returned from Chicago where she purchased a fine lot of millinery goods, consisting of bats, bonnets, frames, ribbons and beautiful flowers. Miss Ida Beach, who has charge of the trimming department, is capable of pleasing the taste of the most fastidious. The Misses Millard have been in Chicago for several days purchasing a very large and fine assortment of millinery goods, consisting of ribbons, hats, flowers, etc. Their stock is well and carefully selected and with an eye to pleasing the various tastes of their numerous customers, Ladies will do well to call and see their goods before going elsewhere. We hereby notify strangers coming to town iu the night time on the steam cars that, if the honorable town board does its bounden duty without fear or favor, they will not be compelled to employ a physician to set broken legs and patch up other wounds caused by plodding in Egyptian darkness from depot to hotel, and vice versa, for it will put out street lamps. The stock of the fair ground society is divided into shares of $lO each, thus making it an easy matter for almost any man to become a member. One can take one or more shares as suits him best. We expect, however, for every man and big boy in this whole community to take at least one share even if he has to #ell his cooking stovo to enable him to do so.

SAVE MONEY ^“d THE DRUG-G-IST.

The Finest Lot of Flower Seeds ol all kinds at Endleys Drug House. Buy a suit of waterproof clothing of Tom Wolfe and keep dry. Rosolvo yourself into an agitating ■ committee and agitato the fair ground : business. C. W. Nichols’ restaurant rooms have recently been improved by handsome new curtain partitions, new wall paper, etc. The Walkerton high school will close on Friday of next Aveek, and the primary and lower intermediate departments today—Friday. The upper intermediate dosed last Friday. It now looks as if the burnt district would be almost entirley covered with better buildings by far than were burned, by midsummer. It requires a good, big reverse to stir up some towns. The compliments which the Walkerton Band boys are receiving on their playing, are numerous and hearty and certainly well merited, for they are furnishing our citizens with some excellent music. ci car load of Lard Plaster Just received by D. R'. Hudelmyer, cis this is the last shipment of the season, those wanting plaster should bring in their orders at oncz. The respective political parties have had alopathic doses backing up partisan newspapers in this place, and which, we imagine from indications, is a great sufficiency for them, and we doubt very much—forced to by cogent reasons—if there is room for another nonpartis on paper here at present. In view of these facts, incontrovertible, we can’t imagine why any good citizen should attempt to to pursuade a stranger in no way conversant with the facts to take chances in starting the second periodical iu Walkerton. A damage suit appealed from Justice Silas George, of Walkerton has been filed with the clerk of the circuit court. James H. Gregory sues the Baltimore &Ohio railroad company for S2OO, claiming that through negligence the company allowed grass to grow alongside its tracks until it became dry, and taking fire, spread to Mr. Gregory’s possessions, destroying 40 rods of board fence and burning over eight acres of sod ground. —South Bend Tribune. Bury the croaker out in the woods, in a beautiful hole iu the ground, where the bumble bee bumbles, the woodpecker pecks, and the straddle bugs straddle; he is no good to I ,the city of push, too unpractical, stingy and dead, but he Avants the earth and all of the crust, and the stars that shine over his head. Then hustle him off to the place of the dead and bury him deep in the ground; he’s no use to us here, get him out of the way, and make room for a man that is sound. —Ex. On the night of April 25, George W. Swygart, of near South Bend, had stolen from his barn a horse and buggy, for the return of which he offered a reward of fifty dollars, aud also a reward of fifty dollars for the capture and handing over to justice of the thief. Day before Monday last, in the afternoon Assessor Benjamin Rinehart, of near this place, was wanderiug through his Avoods and found the stolen property. Mr. Rinehart thinks the horse had been tied there for near three days. He delivered the property to its owner on last Monday and received his fifty dollars, like a man. This will recommend Mr. Rinehart to others who are unfortunate enough to have property stolen, aa a very reliable stolen property finder. On last Tuesday night a goodly number of the citizens of the toAvu met in Bender's hall for the purpose of obtaining an expression of the will of the people in reference to the establishing of a night police force aud putting up lamps for lighting the town. The meeting was called to order by W. A. Dailey, and on motion of Tom Wolfe D. W. Place was made president with a whoop and a bound. Ed Henderson, of the Williams & Henderson Co., was made recording secretary of the meeting "with heap much enthusiasm and without a dissenting voice. The President briefly stated the object of the meeting whereupon lively work ensued. Long and eloquent speeches were made by the leading statesmen. Several motions, some in and some out of place, were made, vehemently discussed, voted upon, knocked into pie, and some prevailing. The upshot of the whole business Avas that the honorable town board was requested to jump up and light Avenue F and South street, and take immediate steps to procure a night police force, to the latter proceeding of which we especially call the attention of burglars. Eilert Extract of Tar & wild Cherry is a safe, reliable and pleasant remedy for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all throat troubles; will relieve and benefit consumption. Try it and be convinced. Every bottle warranted ; price 50c. and one dollar per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Prepared by the Emmert Proprietary Co., Chicago, IU, Buggy lor sale. , Nearly new; buggy, harness and wolf robe. This is your time to get a fine ' outfit cheap. See S. J. Nicoles or Frank Byers.

» Ladies wishing dressmaking done , please call on Mrs. M. Wright and Miss 11. Monroe, over the Racket Store. Cutting and fitting a specialty. ’ The graduating exercises of the Walkerton high school will take place , next Friday evening in Bender’s hall. The program will be a very interesting one. It is earnestly hoped and believed that the different committees appointed to look after the interests of the agricultural society will dilligently dischage their respective duties. One hundred pounds of Pine Cut TOBACCO that will Equal the Best Hiawatha, for 30c. per pound, at ERDLEYS Drug Store. What money, material or labor you put in the agricultural society of Walkerton will be far from a donation. The stock Avill no doubt be worth a premium next fall, pitch in and get you a few shares before it is everlastingly too late, is the fatherly advice of the INDEPENDENT. Republican Caucus. The qualified Republican voters of the town of Walkerton and all others desiring to act with them are requested to meet in convention at Bender’s hall Saturday evening. May 4, at 7:30 o’clock, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices, to be voted for at the town election, May 6, 1889: Marshal, Clerk, and Treasurer. Committee. It will be remembered that as strong if not a stronger opposition was made against the town Ixiard forcing down side-walk than is being manifested against the street lamp enterprise. But the members of the different boards who forced the sidewalk and bore the durses of a certain kicking element, now receive praise from all, friends and kickers alike. Let the board be firm in the matter of lighting as much of the town as the treasury will bear. Enterprises of all kinds are always opposed by some. Died. GARRETT.—At his homo in Walkerton, Indiana, April 26, 1889, John H. Garrett, aged 39 years, 8 months and 26 days. Deceased was born in St. Joseph county, Ind., Aug. 1, 1849. While a boy he was employed on a farm, but Avhen arriving at the age of manhood learned and worked at the carpenter trade for a term of years, after which he went to South Bend, Ind., and took a position in a bracket factory, then to Walkerton where he employed himself at his trade for a lime, after which lie received the appointment of U. S. Express agent, serving as such until his failing health incapacitated him for any kind of labor. He had been married to Mary Francis Parker a little over fourteen years, who, together with three children, one boy and two girls, survive him. He was a member of the Walkerton Coruot Band for many years, the survivors of which made the funeral services more impressive by playing appropriate music while his instrument was draped and carried by a boy. The funeral services were conducted by Reverend Coverstone, of Albion, lud., at the United Brethren church and the remains laid to rest iu the Walkerton cemetery. We are glad to be able to note the fact that the Commercial Bank of Walkerton has come to stay, and that the McConnell boys may be found doing business during banking hours at the old stand same as bsfore the raid made by the burglars. A new burglar proof safe has been purchased by the company and will probably be in the bank before this gets into print. The new safe is a larger and a better one than the old one was, although that was burglar proof, as the failure of the dirty pups who attempted to rob the bank proves. The most that safeblowers can do with such safes as the old one and the one recently purchased is to blow oil the outside door which avails them nothing, besides the risk they will take hereafter of passing from worldly cares to that land of brimstone and other highly inflammable matter. Mr. Zirnri Dwiggins, President of the U. S. National Bank of Chicago, and largely interested in the Commercial Bank of Walkerton, was here the other day and expressed himself as being highly pleased Avith Walkerton and its future prospects. He expi eased himself to the effect that they did not drop doAvn in our town just for boy’s play or the fun there Avas in it, but had carefully weighed the Avhole matter aud that the bank here was a permanent fixture. He also stated that the members of the company OAvning the different banks enumerated in this paper, had cleared two hundred thousand dollars during the last year, and that the greater portion of that amount would , be spent in hunting down and bringing to justice the next sons of hickories who attempted to rob or in any Avay molest the Commercial Bank of Walkerton. • Let lousy burglars put that in theii • pipes and smoke it. EILERT’S DAYLIGHT LIVER TILLS are a boon to sufferers froni Sick Headache, Sour Stomach, Torpid * i Liver and indigestion. Sugar-coated, 3 pleasant to take and Avarranked to g< 1 through by daylight.

• INDEPENDENT STORE! Immediately after J. Endley Aacates the room ho now occupies as a drag ( store the room will bo overhauled and , fitted up for a notion store and neAvs depot. The Independent will occupy ' the rear rooms, and the front, about 16x35 feet, Avill be jammed full of stationery of all grades and kinds, notions of every description, base ball outfits, croquet outfits, fishing outfits, rubber goods, albums, perfumes, fine candies, and to make a long story short, every conceivable article in theAvay of notions and toys. One leading feature of the Independent Store will be that a full line of periodicals, novels, etc., will be kept constantly on hand, and at prices loAver than ever before sold in the town of Walkerton. J. Endley & Endley. Any flies on the Walkerton agricultural society! Well, we should reckon not. Notice. Notice is hereby given that all residents of the incorporated town of Walkerton are required to remove all garbage from their premises and in every Avay improve the sanitary condition of the same. A penalty is attached and' Avill be rigorously enforced for neglect to comply with the law in this respect. James, F. Endley. See. of the Board of Health. South Bend Times: City Surveyor Whitten left the city this morning for Momence, Hl., to begin his duties as surveyor there for the state commission appointed to have the rock removed at that point on the Kankakee river to admit of the drainage of the Kankakee region. Mr. Whitten, in conversation with a Times rejxnter yesterday, stated that all the talk that has been going the rounds of the state press to the effect that nothing Avould be done to remove the rock for at least two years was unauthorized by the commission, Avho alone Avould decide what would l»e done there. He did not claim that the state would ixwitively do that work iu the near future, but there was no authority for saying it would not. A backAvard glance at the history of the Presbyterian church of this place for the past four years shows, all tilings considered, a great amount of work a<eomplished. Commencing with comparatively m thing they have purohased the church building which they now occupy, seated and carpeted the interior and othcniLse impro\ t 'd the property which, Avith the exception of one payment only yet to meet, is free from debt. During this time able ministers have beoic tmpl Snil Arkose preaching would be a ertslit to a much larger place: the se hjAe been paid by the same industrious congregation, be it said to their credit. How much of this prosperity is due to the untiring zeal of the Ladies' Aid Society is only known by those who are intimate Avith the workings of the members of that faithful band. Fearing to burden others with solicitations, they have been very chary of asking help from outsiders, but to those kind friends, who iu the generosity of their hearts have donated help, the church members feel a deep gratitude. Buy your trunks and valises of Tern Wolfe. Chicago daily papers for sale at the Independent office. D. Leibole, agent. Buy the Fargo $2.50 calfskin shoes of Tom Wolfe. They are solid in every Avay, no shoddy. T. J. Wolfe is now receiving hisstock of spring and summer goods. Go and see the latest styles. Monuments. Persons who are thinking of placing a monument or tombstone at the grave of their friends, can be shown designs and prices at A inceut’s* furniture store. All Avork warranted to give satisfaction. Notice. Those persons interested in the Walkerton Cemetery are hereby requested to meet at the M. E. church, Monday evening, May 6th. Business of importance concerning the Cemetery is to bo transacted. By order of Committee. > Notice of Administration. VTOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned * has been appointed by the Clerk ot the < u- , euit Court of St, Joseph County, Stute of Indiana, Executor of the iu.st will ot DAVID \A. LEhCr., - Late of St. Joseph county, deceased. । Said Estate is suppose Jto be solvent, 1 LOT IS DECOC DRES, Executor, t T. E. HOWARD, Atty, for Executor. April 30, ISB9. ; It Leads with Agents ' Everywhere! J POLE TO POLE □ OR, TOURS ROUND THE WORLD, t An intensely inUWstit,^ book. Thrilling scenes, marvellous discoveries and strange phenomena in all parts of the world. Wonders ol the tropics. r Remarkable journeys. Renowned exploration and voyages. The best low-priced fast selling money making book for agents on the market Over 880 pages and ;XX).supv»b engravings. Sells 4 on sight everywhere. i AGENTS WANTED! [, ivc circulars and extra high terms, address; ° Lyceum Pub. Co., Cinciu'ti, 0.

PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss Mary (Juirk Avas in LaPorte Wednesday. Dr. J. N. Reece and . T o’tn Miller were in Chicago last Wednesday. Sam Ross Avas in South Bend Tuesday to witness the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. 01. Fulmer attended the centennial celebration at South Bend. Mrs. Sam Ross and daughter, Jessie, left Thursday for a visit of several Aveeks at LaGrange and Ligonier. Charley FarA’er left here last Monday ^o visit a couple of weeks with liis parents at Benton, Holmes county, Ohio. Thompson Turner, teller of the First National Bank of Plymouth, Avas visiting over Sunday with his parents near this place. Miss Mamie Hardy is spending a feAv days in South Bend visiting the family of her brother, Lawrence Hardy, aud others. N. B. Shoemaker, of Chicago, Avas in town a few days this Aveek greeding his friends aud looking after matters of business. The Misses Millard Avere in Chicago Tuesday and Wednesday of this week purchasing a fine supply of spring millinery goods. Charlie McCarty and family, who have been visiting hero for a ieAv Aveeks past, returned on Monday to their home iu Covington, Kentucky. Among those -Avho Avent from this place to South Bend to attend the centennial celebration Avere, Rev. W. A. Mathews and wife, Mrs. S. Hudelmyer, Mrs. Brubaker, Mrs. Leibole, Mrs. Tom Dougherty, Mrs. Swartz, Mrs., S. A. Robbins, Mrs. Irv. Miller, and others Avhoso names we were unable to learn. Chas. L. Patchell, editor of the Ft. Recovery, Ohio, Noavs, was here the other day prospecting for a new location for his paper. He made this office his headquarters and expressed himself as being very much disappointed with the prospects fur a second paper here. Ho stated that he had received very flattering letters from a certain individual here, who is almost a stranger in tho place, advising him to come ami holding out windy induements of various kinds. Mr. Patchell, however, caught onto the racket and determined to not allow anyone to induce him to bring * his office here only to lose money. The Agricultural Meeting. In resj»onso to the call of tho Indk--1-; spent an enthusiastic meeting of the citizens of Walkerton and vicinity Avas held in Bender’s ball Wednesday evening, May 1, to take tho preliminary steps toward organizing an agricultural society. Dr. Eudley presided over the temporary organization and on inotiou of Albert Barber was made permanent chairman of tho meeting for the evening, and E. T. Henderson made secretary, pro tern. The matter of securing suitable grounds Avas discussed. By motion of Geo. Leslie the chair appointed a committee consisting of Albert Barber, Dun Brubaker and Tom Dougherty, to negotiate for suitable grounds that may be had by lease or purchase as may be hereafter determined. On motion of Geo. Leslie a committee consisting of three Avere to be appointed to draft by-laws and articles of association. The chair named for that committee Geo. Leslie, M m. A. Dailey and Louis Decoudres. It ai as ordered by the motion of I. W. McConnell that a committee of two be appointed by the chair to estimate the cost of fencing and constructing the necessary buildings for the grounds. E. Leibole and Thomas Dougherty were plaoed on that committee. It was orordered that tho several committees make a full report at next meeting. On motion the gathering adjourned, to meet Thursday night, May 9. E. T. Henderson, Sec. COMMERCIAL BANK, Walker ton, 1 Ind., Is now open and ready for business. Deposits received, Exchange bought and sold and a general banking business done on as favorable terms as is consistent Avith good, safe aud consei- ' vative banking. The parties owning this bank, oavu a controlling interest and manage the > following named banks, to-wit: U. 8, National Bank, Chicago, HI. Citizens’ National Bank, Attica, Ind. Commercial Bank, Oxford. Citizens’ State Bank, Rensalaer Citizens’ Bank, Union City, l Citizens’ State Bunk, Boswell, Wabash Valley Bank, Covington “ ■ Citizens’ Bank, Rochester, Central Rank, Clinton, Commercial Bank, Lowell, Citizens’ Bank, Kewanna, ■ Central Bank, Verseilles, Ohio. Wo solicit the accounts of I armers, Firms aud Individuals, and invite all to call and seo us. We court investiga- | tion. ' i, w. McConnell, ciub. b. mcconnell, President. Cashier. ’ ran solid <»<>><*’™ c . h 'nBT?T! a &"old(orSiew.untu Ult y. b Uh b r r Be.t »85 watch in the world. P I] D P n I Hwy yona ^AZaaunting C»re». Both Udsoa' K r ^NmMa^l gauta' atlas, with work* , ..nd of oqu.l vsiua. 1 Rf VM Ono I’craon in each 10. IS * ^eaßiy 1111 (ooum on® ftao, WferfaHlt togather with our largo uabio Uno of House hold c WO H as (ho watch, w« n«otl Free, »ud » ftor Z ou hav# *“ p * ’ o” rortUuJ. Muiuo.

“THS SFrSg TIME HAS COME^ Gentle Annie.” Yes and. with it an immense stock of IB HI h k ' Spring Clothing! —At The— MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE —OfT. J. WOLFE, Where can he found a very Fine Line of Men’s Youth’s, and Boys’ Clothing. Prices the lowest and goods First-class- Call and see me and vou will not regret it. y In Rensberger Block, AvenueF. WALKERTON, INDIANA. T. S. REECE, — —Dealer In IAIWABE TIWARI. STOVES.DOORS, SASH S BLINDS, moke than t %JI SEVEN HUNOSED W different styles and differof Stoves ** WV Heat ^ aai Cooking are 7 a VMx Worid ’ s ° “*“”^<l m 3 marl w,. \L-Wk XT la tb Z ‘ ie “«• Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes and painters* Supplies. Iron and IFooden Pmps, etc, TIN AND IRON ROOFING Will be given Special Mention, cl Superior line of GASOLINE STOVES IN STOCK. Agent for the Famous Garland Stoves.'ill goods Sold at tho lowest prices. Look for the Sign of The’Little Stove. Just Received at the PmiADBPinA STOKE! An Elegant Line of EMBROIDERIES, LACES, WHITE GOODS, And the Latest Styles in Ladies’ Collars and Cuffs- A Fine Line of Gents’ WHITE LAUNDRIED & UNLAUNDRIED SHIRTS! Collars, Cuffs- Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs. Re member we keep the FI RE ST LIRE and LATEST COLORS IR DRESS GOODS, GIA GEMS, and Prints. Also a fresh and well selected stock of Gro-« ceries, Green, Canned and Evaporated Fruits of all kinds. Glass and Queensware and all kinds of Silver Table Ware- Call and see us. RENSBERGER & FITZGERALD. S. A. HOBBINS, -DEALER INI 1 Farm machinery > plows, Harrows. Single and Double Corn Cub tivators, Pumns, Pipe and all kinds ox WELL SUFFLIESI WIND KILLS! Erected on short notic. Hey Tools of borne Binders srH.cialties. Also New Chppt - 1 . ®-OUR MOTTO: SQUARE DEALING. & a,