St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 14, Number 46, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 May 1889 — Page 3

dtje Jniepenbent A Local Newspaper, Non-Partisax. ” ADVERTISING RATES? - Oue column for one year, 880; locals, 5 cts. per for one insertion; for three insertions, 10 eta. line. _ WALKERTON, INDIANA, MAY 11 1889 “ SPECIAL. NOTICE. * Readers of this paper are invited to pay partic<iar attention to our advertising columns, and to read the announcements therein. Also to mention this paper when making purchases. Walkerton Market. Corrected Weekly by the Stephens Store Co Eggs $ Butter 14 Lard 8 Green Hides 4 Potatoes 25 Corn 30 Hams 12 Wheat 80 Oats. • -23 Beans $1.25 Bye 38 Clover Seed $4.25 Bucrwheat 35 ~ToCAL NEWS Keep the fair ground question before the people. A fair a failure in Walkerton I What you given us ? Don’t forget the Baud boys, Saturday evening, May 25. D. W. Place is building a neat little office 20x24, on avenue F. A girl baby was born to the wife of John Morford, May 3, 'B9. Remember the Band concert at Bender’s hall, Saturday evening, May 25. Dr. M. A. Schutt, dentist, guarantees all his work. Office with Dr. EuJley. “Take a share or two in the agricultural society’s stock ?” “Yea’m, thank you.” We saw her approaching on the street, And exclaimed, ‘ - Oh look at that!” Then asked, "What is it, Pete?” •‘Why, that’s a new spring hat.” It seems as though election days are prone to be warm. This time, however, ft was the fault of the weather and not the enthusiasm. 'Squire Townsend has made a marked improvement on his residence by having it re-painted a bright green color with suitable trimmings. The two caucuses, Democratic and Republican, held last week at Bender’s hall, were very orderly, and good tickets for town offices, on both sides, placed in nomination. The patent medicine nostrum again infests the streets and preaches his cureall sermon and sings his cure-all psalm. But why not! The credulous public wants its regular installment of bait at which to snap. The Macy Monitor wants a bank and it wants an elevator and it wants somebody to correct its market reports. Guess the Monitor wants the earth. It should Lave a whirl at the measles, then may be it would be satisfied once. It has two graveyards, however. Next Wednesday evening at the Methodist church there will be an oratorical contest between the following little girls, of this place: Lizzie Leslie, Pearl Fulmer, Vesta Leibole, Nellie Stephens, Lulu Miller and Alta Mathews. The entertainment will be given ’under the auspices of the Bright Jewel Band. We have always vigorously maintained that the Three I road could not affoid, for numerous cogent reasons, to give Walkerton the go-by when it is extended. Notwithstanding certain jealous papers sneer at the idea, Walkerton will undoubtedly gobble the prize, and we believe that the papers referred tc? believe it also. The farmers generally throughout this section speak very encouragingly of the prospects for an abundant wheat crop this season. One of our most substantial and successful farmers, Geo. E. Steele, who has 40 acres of fine wheat that would be hard to beat, says the prospect for a luxuriant yield was never more brilliant at this time of year. The Missed 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. Quite a number of our citizens met in Bender’s hall last Thursday evening for the purpose of furthering the interests of the Walkerton Agricultural Society. Quite a good many were in from the country but ths threatening weather admonished them that home was their place, and they departed in peace. The several committees reported that they had not had sufficient time to investigate matters thoroughly and complete their reports, They were excused and instructed to make full reports at Bender’s hall, Saturday, May 18, at 2 o’clock, p. m., at which time the next meeting was agreed upon. Everybody is cordially invited. We expect a rousing meeting and business of importance will be transacted, Don’t forget the date of the meeting—Saturday, May 18^ at 2 o’clock p. m. more," I sa d to mysu. late the space fahly. ;

k 4VE MONEY THE DRUGGIST.

The Finest Lot of Flower Seeds oi all kinds at Eudley’s Drug House. Agitate the fair ground project! A girl was born to the wife of Chas. Robins, May 3. Good fish polo and line, all for 5 : cents, at Reece’s hardware. Dan Beall now has the prettiest meat market over fitted up in Walkerton. Hurrah for Dan’s brick meat market. Our street car line has gone to keep the company of the bending factory started—in a horn—hero some time ago. O. F. Townsend has moved his barber shop into his new room, one door south of Woodworth’s drug store, and now has the neatest tousorial room ever fitted up in the town of Walkerton. The Indiana, Illinois & lowa railroad will bo extended at once to South Bend via Hamlet, Walkerton and North Liberty.—Starke County Republican. Let Plymouth put that in its pipe and smoke it. D. W. Place had intended to exhibit some fine large hay doodles at tho Walkerton fair, but since he has seen the ladies’ new style spring hats which will abound there, we understand, has abandoned the idea. The Macy Monitor sneers at Walkerton’s ramrod hav doodles. Well, we would ratherb . .rrounded by productive marsh lands w hich yield fine hay that bears a good price, than by frog ponds and grave yards, strange as it may seem to the Monitor. Chas. Pool sold his old residence and moved into his new one last week. This item should have appeared in the Independent last week, but Charley was too modest to tell on himself, and tho Lord knows that we are not omnipresent. Up to this date, Monday, May 6th, the spring has been unusually dry, and farmers are complaining considerably about the dry ground. However, the average farmer would gaze about him awe stricken if a season were to pass without affording him some reason for a plantive wail. The Walkerton Cornet Band will give a concert in Bender’s hall, Saturday evening, Mav 25. The program will comprise vocal and instrumental music, solos, duets, etc. The object of the entertainment is to raise money to defray the expenses of the band. The boys propose to give our citizens an excellent entertainment, and they should have a good attendance. The residents in the neighborhood of Cole’s Corners, Lincoln township, are agitating the project of building a new school house, and if the arrangements can be perfected in time it is the intention to build one during tho coming summer. The building and ground; now occupied are said to be inadequate to accommodate the number of pupils now attending that school. The school authorities are negotiating with Henry Rupe for more ground on which to build, Woodworth's did not intend to open their Drug Store on last Saturday, but there w r as so many came and wanted goods that they felt compelled and duty bound to their customers to open, and the result was a good day's business . That speaks well for a prosperous future for the new firm. They have a nice neat room well filled with a nice, new and well selected stock, which speaks volumes for itself. People are bound to go where they can get drugs that are fresh and pure. I hope that I will not be considered as unduly officious in the matter of discharging my duty as Secretary of the Board of Health for the town of Walkerton. Nevertheless, will notify the residents of the town that it is my duty according to law to enforce a compliance with the law in regard to removing all garbage and any and everything that in any way may become detrimental to tho public health. You have had sufficient notice that it is your duty to clean up, and that you are liable to fine for failure to perform that duty. Therefore, I shall institute suit against those refusing to comply with the law in this respect, friends and enemies alike. Fair warning. J. F. Endley, Sec. Board of Health. Wednesday just before noon when the wind was blowing its highest, our citizens were startled by the cry of fire. Filled with their late experience everyone rushed to the scene, which proved to be the residence of Seth Martin, and the fire which had gained but little headway was quickly extinguished. It was ■well that prompt measures were taken or, with such a strong wind, the house and in all probability the livery barn next to it. and perhaps other buildings, would have been consumed. The fire started in this way: Mrs. Martin was burning some corn husks in the kitchen stove and the hot sparks were drawn out of the chimney of tho kitchen (of which the roof is lower than the rest of tho house) and by the wind blown right against the roof of the high part of the house causing it soon to catch fire. In time of a protracted drought like this, especially during high winds, great precaution should be taken in regard to the condition and. surroundings of our stoves and chimneys.

I* The Town Election. $ Tho town election came oft last Monday, the count showing the full Republican ticket elected, so that our officers are now as follows: Marshal, Jacob Platts; Treasurer, M. R. Burger; Clerk, Bert E. Williams. The following is the vote cast: * Marshal. F. Reed, D 84. t J. Platts, R., 91.—maj. 7 Treasurer. Peter Finnegan, D., 77. M. R. Burger, R., 100.—maj. 23 • Clerk. J. P. Barnhart, D., 73. ! B. E. Williams, R., 102.—maj. 29 Rev. Mathews will preach at tho Jordan school-house next Tuesday eve. Everybody take a share or so in the fair ground stock. It will sell for a premium ere long. Ladies ■wishing dressmaking done please call on Mrs. M. Wright and Miss R. Monroe, over the Backet Store. Cutting and fitting a specialty. A birthday surprise was tendered Mrs. Milton Jones, at her home near this place, on Thursday evening last, by a party of her relatives and intimate friends. j A good band is an honor and benefit to any town. Therefore our citizens should encourage our band boys by giving their concert a large attendance Saturday evening, May 25. Pickle Contract. We will make our annual distribution of Cucumber seed from our Walkerton factory on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1. H. J. Heinz Co. One hundred pounds of Fine Cut TOBACCO that will Equal the Best Hiawatha, for 30c. per pound, at END LEYS Drug ^re. What money, material or labor you put in the agricultural society of Walkerton will be far from a donation. The stock -will 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. Only two changes were made in town officers by the incorporation election. Joseph Fitzgerald, than whom no better clerk can be elected, retires to give place to his successor, Bert Williams. Mr. Williams has yet to prove himself an efficient officer. That he possesses the ability and qualifications in a high degree, no one will dispute. The INDEPENDENT feels confident that Mr. Williams, like his predecessor, Joe Fitzgerald, will make an excellent officer and discharge his duty to the letter. Good bye, Mr. Fitzgerald, for the .present. Good morning, Mr. Williams. Jacob Platts is the newly made marshal, and no fears are entertained so fur as ability is com Tned, neither is there occasion for alarm so far as dereliction of duty may be a question on the part of Mr. Platts. The Independent in a fatherly way would advise those who think Mr. Platts will not perform his duties to not get too drunk to start with. The Parlor Drug Store is now open and running in full blast. The Store is filled with a full line of new, pure and the very best Drugs, Medicines, Perfumes, Toilet Goods, writing papers, pens, pencils, inks, slates, sponges, novelties, notions, albums, base balls and bats, musical instruments, etc., etc. Plug, fine cut and smoking tobaccos and a full 'lino of the very best brands of cigars. Medicinal wines, brandies, whiskies, gins, alcohol, both native and imported, and all of the very best brands the market will produce. Watches, clocks, jewelry, spectacles, pipes, canes, purses and lots of other articles too numerous to mention. Stop, think and take into consideration that if you expect a good result from a medicine or medicines, you must use good, fresh and pure drugs fwe have them). We know this to be true from years of hard study and experience and at the cost of a great many dollars. We intend to devote all of our time to the drug and medicine business, and to keep on hand a full supply of goods in our line to meet the wants and demands of the public. We have engaged the services of a practical and experienced jeweler who will superintend the jewelry department. Watches, clocks and jewelry of every kind repaired on the shortest notice and warranted. By keeping on hanij a full assortment of goods in our line and selling at as low prices as good, pure drugs can be sold at, -we respectfully solicit a share of the public’s patronage. We are located in the new building opposite the To-wn Hall, at the old stand. Respectfully yours, ever willing to please and anxious for business, M. Woodworth & Co. Eupepsy. This is what you ought to have, in fact, you must have it, to fully enjoy life. Thousands are searching for it daily, and mourning because they find it not. Thousands upon thousands of doli lars are spent annually by our people in i the hope that they may attai nthis boon. And yet it may be had by all. We . guarantee that Electric Bitters, if used > according to directions and the use persisted in, will bring you good diges- . tion and oust the demon dyspepsia and ; install instead eupepsia. Wo recom- • mend Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and I all diseases of liver, stomach and kid- - neys. Sold at 50c. and $1 per bottle by J, Endley. druggist.

INDEPENDENT STORE’ Immediately after J. Endley vacates 3 the room he now occupies as a drug ’ store the room will be overhauled and ’ fitted up for a notion store and news depot. The Independent will occupy the rear rooms, and the front, about 16x35 feet, will be jammed full of stationery of all grades and kinds, notions of every description, base hall outfits, , croquet outfits, fishing outfits, rubber goods, albums, perfumes, fine candies, and to make a long story short, ever} conceivable article in the w r ay of notions and toys. One leading feature of tho Independent Store will be that a full line of periodicals, novels, etc., will be kept constantly on hand, and at prices lower than ever before sold in tho town of Walkerton. J. Endley & Endley. Frank Snider, of near this place, is the possessor of a freak in the shape of a young chicken which has three perfectly formed legs. At last accounts the chicken was alive and in the enjoyment of good health. No services will be held Sunday at the Presbyterian church, tho Rev. Dickey being unable to fill his appointment here, as was announced. 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 way improve the sanitary condition of the same. A penalty is attached and will b 1 rigorously enforced for neglect to comply with the law in this respect. James F. Endley. Sec. of the Board of Health. School tieport. In tho examination for promotion at the close of the school year, tho following members of the upper intermediate room were promoted to grade Tho figures given are the averages in scholarship, an average of 75 being necessary for promotion. Edna Nicoles 90 Verda Shoemaker 90 Maude Rogers 83 Fannie Brannaman 83 Myrtle Northam 82 Hattie Hostetter 82 Myrtle Platts 81 Jessie Ross 76 Loda Brubaker 76 Sam Cunningham 76 Tho following members were promoted to grade 8: May McDaniel 87 Lillie Monroe 66 Elsie Morehouse 85 Dora Conrad 82 Maude Rensberger bl Ella Cunningham 79 In closing my second year in the upper intermediate I wish to commend all of tho above sixteen, but I must especially mention six of them who by hard work and close attendance have been three times promoted in two years. Those six are Edna Nicoles, Verda Shoemaker, Maude Rogers, Hattie Hostetter, Myrtle Platts and Loda Brubaker. They worked hard and their attendance was good. In the two years were 320 days of school, and in these two years Virda Shoemaker was present every day, 320; Edna Nicoles, 317 f; Hattie Hostetter, 3141; Myrtle Platts, 314; Maude Rogers, 30S; Loda Brubaker. 301. Virda was not even tardy in the two years. Edna was present every day this year but was absent 21 days the first year on account of sickness. Frank Hostetter. Buy your trunks and valises of Tcm Wolfe. Chicago daily papers for sale at tho Independent office. D. Leibole, agent. Buy the Fargo $2.50 calfskin shoes of Toni Wolfe. They are solid in every way, no shoddy. T. J. Wolfe is now receiving hisstock of spring and summer goods. Go and sec 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 Vincent's furniture store. All work warranted to give satisfaction. Notice of Administration. XTOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned IN lias been appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Joseph County, State of Indiana, , Executor of the last will of DAVID W, REECE, late of St. Joseph county, deceased. Said Estate is supposed to be solvent. LOUIS DECOUDRES, Executor. T. E. HOWARD, Atty, for Executor. April 30, 1889. 1 -L ' L — ; It Leads with Agents Everywhere! : POLE to POLE ' OR, TOURS ROUND THE WORLD. 5 An intensely interesting book. Thrilling scenes, I marvellous discoveries and strange phenomena j in ail parts of the world. Wonders of the tropicsRemarkable Journeys. Renowned exploration and voyages. The best low-priced fast selling I money making book for agents on the market. - Over 880 pages and 300 superb engravings. Sells i on sight everywhere. ! AGENTS WANTED! for desorjp- . t ive circulars and extra high terms, address; Lyceum Pub. Co., Ciuciu’ti, 0.

PERSONAL ITEMS. O. F. Townsend visited Chicago a few days this week. J. P. Barnhart went to Chicago on business last Tuesday. Hou. J. S. Bender, of Plymouth, visited our town on business last Tuesday. Joe Fitzgerald was in South Bend last Saturday to get new poll books for the town election. Pat Fitzgerald, jr, of Warsaw, camo home to vote and enjoy a brief vacation with his relatives and friends. Pat left hero two years ago to accept a position in a mercantile establishment at Warsaw, which position he still holds, and his services seem to be giving excellent satisfaction to his employer. Commissioner D. W. Place was in LaPorte Wednesday to attend tho funeral of a relative, Mrs. Place, widow of the late Colonel W. A. Place, of LaPorte, who died some thirteen years ago. Colonel Place and his wife were highly esteemed and prominent citizens of that community, being among the oldest residents of LaPorte county. The prospects seem brilliant at present for tho establishment of a Building and Loan Association in Walkerton. Mr. John J. W. Reynolds, agent for the American Association, of Minneapolis, and which has branches in 1500 other towns, has been soliciting our business mon, and has secured subscriptions for over 100 shares ($10,000). Such an association is said to boos great benefit to a town, and we arc glad to see our citizens taking hold of tho enterprise. Early last Monday morning a tramp had his foot badly mangled on the track near the B. &O. depot. He gave his name as F, A. Barret, and said he was crawling under a ear standing seperate from the train when suddenly the train backed up pushing the ear so that the wheel ran over the front part of his left foot. lie is from Canaan, Maine, and is aged 46 years. He was immediately taken to Dr. Reece's office where the crushed member was carefully dressed. He was then taken to South Bend to the county hospital. Annual Financial Report of the Town of Walkerton. Following is the yearly financial report of the Board of Trustees for the town of Walkerton, for the fiscal year ending May 8, 1889: Amt. car. over from 1887 $173.04 Street licenses 33.25 Saloon licenses 375.00 Ree d from Co. Treas 841.99 Fines 17.65 Total, $1,439.93 DISBURSEMENTS. Paid claims $520.85 Sehoold house bonds paid 700.00 Paid Co. Auditor 10.00 Paid fnt. on bonds 47.00 Total, $1,277.85 Bal. on hand, 163.08 E. Leibole, President. Joe Fitzgerald, Clerk. A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life. It was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping paper, but it saved her life. She was in the last stages of consumpton, told by physicians that she was incurable and could live only a short time; sho weighed less than seventy pounds. On a piece of wrapping paper she read of Dr. King’s New Discovery, and got a sample bottle; it helped her, she bought a large bottle, it helped her more, bought another and grew better fast, continued its use and is now strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weighing 140 pounds. For fuller particulars send stamp to W. H. Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bottles of this wonderful discovery free at J. Endley’s drugstore. Buggy for Sale. Nearly new ; buggy, harness and wolf robe. This is your time to get a fine outfit cheap. See S. J. Nicolea or Frank Byers. 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 tho Emmert Proprietary Co., Chicago, 111, COMMERCIAL BANK, Walkerton,' Ind., Is now open and ready for business. Deposits received, Exchange bought and sold aud a general banking business done on as favorable terms as is consistent with good, safe aud conservative banking. The parties owning this bank, own a controlling interest and manage the following named banks, to-wit: U. S, National Bank, Chicago, 111. Citizens’ National Bank, Attica, Ind. Commercial Bank, Oxford. Citizens’ Stato Bank, Rensalaer “ Citizens' Bank, Union City, Citizens’ State Bank, Boswell, “ Wabash Valley Bank, Covington “ Citizens’ Bank, Rochester, Central Bank, Clinton, Commercial Bank, Lowell, ' Citizens’ Bank, Kewanna, ’ Central Bank, Verseilles, Ohio. Wo solicit the accounts of Farmers, i Firms and Individuals, and invite all to call and see us. We court investiga- : tion. I, w. McConnell, Chas. b. McConnell, President, Cashier.

“THE SPm TIME HAS COME, Gentle Annie.” Yes and with it an immense stock of Spring Clothing! H I TheMAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE —OfT. J; WOLFE, Inhere can be found a very Fine Line of Men’s Youth’s, and Boys’ Clothing. Prices the lowest and goods 1? ii st-class- Cail and see me and vou will not regret it. In Rensberger Bloch, ^lvenueF, WALKERTON, INBIAA’A; T. J. REECE, - —Dealer In BABBWABE TINWARE. STOVES, DOORS, SASH S HUNDS, more than smN hundred darerent s v les ««i fcWwW of & \rf\WA and Cooking / 1 World’s ‘ ^^niocturej A leanest tn ° ‘'° Tt Or of Sf 3 / ^ G] ^re 41 I l I Nk — ~~~ 4 0 ... Paints, Oils, Famishes, Brushes and painters' Supplies. Iron and JFooden Pmps, etc, TIN AND IRON ROOFING Will be given Special Mention. A Superior line of GASOLINE STOVESIN STOCK. Agent for the Famous Garland*Stoves. edit goods Sold at the lowest prices. Look forthe Sign of The ? Little Stove. Just Received at the PJHUDILPHIA STORE! 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. iteinember we "keep the FINEST LIFE and Lil~ TEST COLOES IF' DEESS GOODS, GIA GE^MS, and Prints. Also a fresh and well selected stock of Groceries, Green. Canned and Evaporated of all kinds. Glass and Queensware and ad kinds of Silver Table Ware- Call and see us. RENSBERGER & FITZGERALD. si A. ROBBUTS,, -DEALER INW&tlhb I S o w S <! S Farm machinery, Plows, Harrows, Single and Double Corn Cub tivators, Pumns, Pipe and all kinds oi will rorißS! WIND Mttisi Ereoloa on short notion. Hoy Tools of orory aesoripUon. ‘‘“' i °“ borne BMor. sn.riolties. Also Now Clipper Mowers m E^-OUR MOTTO: SQUARE DEALING.