St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 14, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 June 1889 — Page 2

3ni»tptn&ent. A Local Newspaper, Non-Partisan. WILL ENDLEY, Editor. Entered at the Waltterton Postoffice at second-class rates. aiUjscriiotioT! - For One Year . . . S1 50 For Bix Months . . , .'. ' . 75 For Three Months . . .... 40 If paid promptly in advance a discount of 25 cents on the year will be allowed. XA cross marked with a blue pencil on the margin of your paper indicates that your term of subscription to this paper has expired. If you are in arrearages please settle at once, and notify us promptly if you wish the paper continued. W. A. ENDLEY, Publisher. WALKERTON, INDIANA, JUNE 1, 1889 Three hundred suits for divorce are pending in the courts of Indianapolis. Atlantic steamers never sail on Friday, owing to the popular superstition regarding that day. The new Michigan license law which goes into effect May 1, 1890, places a tax of S6OO on retailers. The constitutionality of the Chinese exclusion act has been affirmed by the Supreme Court of the United States. Money has been subscribed for a hospital in Chicago for the cure of hydrophobia, on the plan of tho famous Pasteur, of Paris. Tho now Congressional apportionment to be based upon the forthcoming census will give a ratio of 200,000 for each Congressman. The Soiux reservation of Dakota, which will probably soon be opened for settlement, is said to be much better land than Oklahoma.—Walkerton, Indiana, Independent. Yes, and we have millions of acres of the cheapest and best lands on earth outside of the reservation. It will beat Oklahoma for everything except for making brick. Our soil is too black for that use.—Menno, Dak., Rural Voice. A prominent Philadelphia physician who had an opportunity at the reception given by Cen. Angus, near Baltimore, on Wednesday, to watch Secretary of State Blaine closely, says that Blaine cannot live many years. It is doubtful, the gentleman thinks, whether the secretary will live to see the beginning of another presidential campaign. That keen observer and thinker, Rev. Edward Everett Hale, said in a recent address that the public schools at present “do not fit children for life; they prepare them for examinations.” Undoubtedly there is much truth in this statement. The system of examination is carried to a harmful extreme. It has become an end, not a means. No array of isolated facts, however well digested and “trotted out” at the close of the school session, can take the place of that training which has regard to individual capacity and aims at gradual -and symmetrical mental development. —Philadelphia Record. The Chicago Inter Ocean has been looking up the market prices for various articles one hundred years ago. It finds that the best tea was worth $3.75 per pound and the cheapest sold for SI.OO. Starch was worth $1.12 per pound, and the cheapest sugar was worth 27 cents, the best quality being quoted at 40 cents per pound. Iron castings sold for sllO to $l5O per ton, pig iron for $152, sheet iron for S3OO per ton; nail rods were $165 per ton; nails were worth from 16 to 19 cents per pound; common soap was worth 12 cents and castile 24 cents per pound. While prices were held high for such things labor was cheap. Men were doing well they thought when they received 374 and 50 cents per day for work. Os course they got along with few luxuries then. TYNER CITY. Mrs. Addison Johnson is quite sick. Tillie Thompson is visiting friends in this vicinity. Wonder who it was that prophesied this snow storm on this, the 30th day of May. Hattie and Myrtie Moore are visiting friends in LaPorte. Mrs. J. E. Johnson and daughter visited last Saturday with friends in Walkerton. Our school closed Thursday, May 2.3. The afternoon exercises consisted of music, recitations, dialogues and songs, also the presentation of roles of honor and speeches by vistorsThe friends of Peter Saiber gave him a pleasant surprise on his fiftieth birthday which was May If). They presented him with an easy chair and various other presents, then after partaking of the bountiful dinner, felt pretty well and after wishing Peter many more happy birthdays, returned to their homes. The editor wishes to hear all the cute things on foot. Well, the best we know of is the cute woman who took a revolver and shot a hole in the ground and then after giving the cute person she was after a cute chance to get away hunted for dead people. Several, improvements are being made about the M. E. church. Preaching at the M. E. church, June 2. Hank Ford was quietly married to a lady near Tyner on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fuller, of LaPorte, visited in Tyner last week. Dick.

The Band Concert. The growing popularity of the Walkerton Cornet band and the deep interest which is being manifested by our citizens in the welfare of this organization could not have been more substantially or flatteringly demonstrated than by the largo attendance at the entertainment given under the auspices of the band boys in Bonder’s hall last Saturday evening. A good cornet band is something that no town of any consequence can afford to be without. It is gratifying to know that wo have a baud in which every citizen of Walkerton aud vicinity may well feel a just pride, and in the success of which all seem to be taking a commendable interest. Under the instructions of the leader, Chas. Pool, an old-timer on the cornet, the band is picking up wonderfully, and plays very well indeed. The band was reorganized a few months ago and several of the older musicians stepped out whoso places are now filled by new members, who notwithstanding their short experience, play quite well, and bid fair, with the proper practice, to become first-class musicians. The concert opened with an overture, “Crown of Victory,” by the entire band, which was followed by an instrumental piece, Romanza Sentimento, which was skillfully performed on the organ by Miss Addie Wolfe; a quartette, “Thoughts at Twilight, by Messrs. Pool, Robbins, Cunningham and Williams, on their cornets, was a beautiful piece aud received hearty applause* This was followed by an Andante aud Waltz, “Victor,” by Messrs. Swank and McCool, which was well received by the audience. “Oh, Hail us Ye Free,” was a delightful song, well rendered by Messrs. McCool and Barnhart, Misses Platts and Nicoles, who were accompanied on the organ by Miss Addie Wolfe. Chas. Pool was next on the program with a baritone solo, “The Vision,” which was vociferously applauded. He was followed by Walter McCool who rendered a very entertaining selection entitled “Falka.” “Alta,” a serenade, by Charles Robbins, was very nicely played; “The Songs My Mother Sang,” was well rendered by a quartette; a baritone solo, “Dream of Glory,” was cleverly performed by J. Milton Barnhart, the youngest member of the band; Theron Austin Wolfe then stepped forward and rendered a solo entitled “Clito,” on the tuba, with splendid effect. “Erminie,” was a selection played very neatly by A. Swank; Messrs. McCool and Barnhart received loud applause for the excellent manner in which they played an Andante and Waltz entitled “Gracie;” a song, “As the Heart Panteth," was then sang by the quartette; “Billee Taylor,” a selection, was very smoothly played by Chas. Robbins; then followed a clarionet solo by Chas. McCabe, entitled “Beautiful Sunbeams,” which was not to be sneezed at. But not the least pleasing feature of the program was the baritone solo—“ Happy be Thy Dreams,” by Chas. Pool, which was so well received by the auditors that the performer was heartily encored. Next came tho “Forest Polka,” by Messrs. McCool and Robbins, followed by a song, “Oh, How Lovely,” by the quartette. The “Marengo," rendered by the entire band, closed the entertainment. The concert was a fine success, and the program was selected with much care and judgement. The stage was decorated with becoming taste and neatness; handsome designs representing a harp, cornet and lyre, worked in evergreens and flowers, occupied a conspicuous position on the stage. The motto, “Music is the Only Charm,” was nicely arranged on the front of the stage. The total receipts of the evening were something over s3l.

MARSHALL COUNTY ITEMS. Here is the best Bill Bliffner can say: That he has a good neighbor right over the way, Who voted for the railroad to come through our town, And all he now says is that his name is Joe Brown. The Plymouth people worked hard for the asked for tax to secure the St. Louis railroad, but were defeated. About thirty of the young people of this vicinity dropped in on Frank Craig on the evening of the 20th inst. to celebrate his 21st birthday. Tramps are getting bold through here and pretty bad, too. Mr. Hoy purchased another horse. If something don’t soon turn up in the way of excitement we will have a shooting match. Now that Walkerton has a bank and a band it ought to have a jail, an opera house, etc. John A. Molter has gone to South Bend to clerk in a grocery store. R P. I. Grube will sow a lot of millet as the grass crop will be short on account of dry weather. Fruit will be plenty if frost or dry weather does not prevent. Bill Bliffner is selling good tame hay at $6 per ton. DR. JAQUES’ German worm cakes destroy worms and remove them from the system. Safe, pleasant and effective. 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. Hlinz Co.

TO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS I wish to say that on or about June 15, ’B9, I expect to move back to the old stand, one door south of Brubaker & Grider's, when I shall increase my stock in all its various departments. I have accommodated you year in and year out, and you now owe me about lifteen hundred dollars, and I now ask you as a favor in return to call and settle cither by cash or note within the next 20 days. In addition to the above I SHALL PUT IN A FULL STOCK OF NOTIONS, STATIONERY, &c*, IN THE ROOM I NOW OCCUPY. J. ENDLEY, Druggist. ISLAND ITEMS. A little more sunshine and the farmers will he happy. The wife of Sherman Smith is reported on the sick list this week. Sherman Smith made a business trip over to LaPorte last Wednesday* Bill Harmison and Hess Gould wont over to the Bend last Friday. Can it be possible that the farmers all planted yellow corn ? It looks so at present. George Norris removed his family and household effects over near LaPorte last Tuesday. Some of the farmers have commenced plowing corn, but it is small for the time of year. Nell Ilershberge - nry Smith and wife made a business .rip up to South Bend last Saturday. Allie Burhans, of Stillwell, has been appointed postmaster at that place, and not John Taylor, as was reported. Mrs. Frankie Brockovcr, of Kewana, Kansas, is visiting with her uncle, WinGould, on the Island. W; A. Endley and wife were on the Island last Sunday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Hardy. Pete. NORTH LIBERTY. Mr. Alf. B. Gyer and Miss Ella Collar were married at the home of the bride's parents in this villageon Wednesday May, 29th at 6 p. in., Rev. Issac Earley officiating. The Rev. W. P. Hargrave, of Logansport, visited his old friends in this village and vicinity. He was formerly located on this work as pastor of the M. E. church. “The Great West on Canvas” will be exhibited at'.the Cole Hall in this place on Thursday evening, June 6th. Assessor William Whilinger has completed the listing of property in Liberty township and is engaged in preparing to make his report. John W. Rickey is the happy father of a fine boy baby born to his wife on Sunday evening, May 26,1889. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Episcopal church will give a strawberry and ice cream festival at the Brick hall on Saturday evening, June 1. Mr. J. A. Cole and Mr. M. I). Kaser went to Indianapolis on Monday evening May 27th to attend the annual session of the Grand Lodge of F. and A. M. of Indiana. They returned home on Wednesday evening, May 29th, A son was born to the wife' of Mr. William Shroeder on Wednesday morning, May 29, 1889. The Crums Town base ball club did the boys of this place up in fine style on Sunday afterneon, May 26th, the score standing 21 to 10 in their favor. A slave to custom.--Barber (shaving himself to his own reflection in the mirror—Does the razor hurt you, sir? UNCLE SAM’S CONDITION POwDER will euro Distempers, Coughs, Colds, Fevers, and most of the diseases of which Horses, Cattle, Sheep. Hogs and Poultry are subject. Sold by all druggists. EILERT’S DAYLIGHT LIVER PILLS are a boon to sufferers from Sick Headache, Sour Stomach, Torpid Liver and indigestion. Sugar-coated, pleasant to take and warranted to go through by daylight. HAPPY HOME BLOOD PURIFIER is the Peoples Popular Medicine for* purifying the blood; preventing or curing Dyspepsia, Billiousness, Headache, Boils and all Fevers and Malarial Diseases. Price 50 cents and one dollar per* bottle. 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,

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LOCAL TIME TABLES. • - Lnlte El io <&s "WestcTii Solid trains between Peoria and Sandusky and Indianapolis and Michigan City. Direct connections to and from all points in the Unite® Stater and Canada. NORTH BOUND FROM WALKERTON. *No. 16 Passenger Leaves 4:03 a.® tNo. io Passenger Leaves 12.56 p ® i No. 12 “ " _ _ 7,16 ‘ tNo. 100 Local •• II"„2„1.6a " SOUTH BOUND FROM WALKERTON. tNo. 11 Passenger Leaves.. tNo. 15 “ •• s.oSp® tNo. 17 “ Daily except Sat. “ - 10 49 p® fNo. 101 Local “ 6.45 a ® ♦Daily except Sunday. 1 Daily except Sunday. No. 11, via Tipton, arrives Bloomington at 9 p. m„ making direct connection with C. & A. B train arriving Kansas City 9.30 next mnrmnj , connecting direct at Kansas City for Denver, Sall Francisco and all points West. Free reclinfa* chair ears between Tipton and Missouri river rw I through passengers. Nos. 9,10,11 and 12 connect nt Tipton wt® 1 main line trains for Sandusky, Bloomington auq , all points east and west. For tickets, rates *»• general information, call on F. QUIK*' Ticket Agent L. E. & W. R. R„ or addran 11. C. Parker, R. T. Traffic Manager. Gen'l Fa*. ludianapoUa, Ind,