St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 14, Number 50, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 June 1889 — Page 2

3iii»£|)cniitnL A Local Newspaper, Non-Partisan. W ILL A. ENDLEY, Editor. Entered at the Walkerton Postoffice at second-class rates. QuLwcription: For One Year ...... 51.50 For Six Months . , , , 75 For Three Months , , , ... 40 If paid promptly in advance a discount of 25 cents on the year will be allowed. XA cro«s 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 8, 1889 According to the new law, teachers who attend the institutes of their own township are entitled to a day’s pay for each full day thus employed. The disappointed Oklahoma boomers are turning with longing eyes toward the great Sioux reservation in Dakota, which now bids fair to be opened for settlement. Jay Gould is five feet six inches tall, weighs 101 pounds, and his fort vine is estimated at from fifty to one hundred million dollars. His brain must weigh about 100 pounds. The Hon. Gil. Pierce’s chances for a seat in the United States Senate from North Dakota are said to be daily growing brighter. He is a man of charcter and ability, and would adorn a seat in that dignified body. Deported that Frank Dull will revive the LaPorte Post and run an independent daily. He will, no doubt, find it rather Dull business trying to make a second daily paper pay its way in LaPorte. Mrs. Cleveland is trying to learn to play the “fiddle,” and the little Chicago Daily News is in ecstacy over the idea. It speaks about her acquirements on the fiddle in various places in one issue, and seems to be as tickled as you please. The little News always thought Mrs, Cleveland was a rip-roarer, “If a servant girl should be frozen to death in an ice-chest, would it be proper to say the refriger ate her ? ” .—Naftzger. Say she died with a cold in the chest. —Garrett Herald. Chestnuts. —Spencerville Journal. What an ice chest you fellows are freezing to.—Garrett Herald. It would be proper to —■well, say, cream ate her. The township trustees of this county met in convention at South Bend last Monday and re-elected Calvin Moon county superintendent of public schools. The trustees certainly showed excellent judgment in re-electing Mr. Moon to the responsible position which he has filled in the past with such signal ability and splendid satisfaction to all concerned. A better superintendent the county never had. He is thouroughly posted in all matters pertaining to the educational system of Indiana and is regarded as an authority in the educatianal affairs of the State. Preparations are being made in Auburn, New York, io execute Joseph Kemmler, a murderer, by means of electricity. Ho will be comfortably Beated in an easy arm chair, strapped fast, the black cap pulled over his face, and the electric shock brought to bear, whereupon, it is maintained, that Joseph will expire instantaneously with but a barely perceptible quiver of the frame. The foregoing method of dispatching culpr'ts may beat the gallows or decapitation, but for sure death at long range we commend, to the authorities, some brands of Walkerton whisky. Us editors are an abused set. We don’t onvy the minsiter, for he is even a worse abused man than ns, yet he has ♦he bulge on editora when it comes to marriage. It takes a minister two or three minutes to perform a marriage ceremony. He makes no chrage but is generally handed a fire dollar bill — sometimes ate geta a good supper besides. The list of pres ,nts is sent to the editor and takes two or three hours hard work to put it in type. He makes no charges for it, and gets no five dollars. Perhaps he gets some dry, broken pieces of cake and sells an extra copy o? his paper foranickle, but just as probable the parties are not even subscribers to his paper, and beg a copy of their neighbor to cut the list of presents from to paste in a scrapbook .—Garrett Herald. The unparalleled calamity which occurred at Johnstown, Pennsylvania, last week, in which about seventeen thousand persons perished, was caused by the bursting of what was known as the South Fork dam. It w^s built by the genera] government for the purpose of forming a reservoir for a canal. The dam was 110 feet high and held several miles in area of water and 100 feet deep in many places. It was abandoned for the above purpose and passed into the bands of a fishing club. Several large rivers and streams contributed to swell the vast body of water, which, on the bursting of the dam, rushed in wild torrents down upon Johnstown, a city of about thirty thousand inhabitants, and, in which roaring, raging, turbulent sea of waters about twelve thousand of its inhabitants met untimely deaths. Several other towns were also submerged and their citizens numberberlng about five thousand were drowned. The awful calamity has never had its parallel in this country.

It is reported from the city of Mexico that the remains of a large city* hidden in the depths of the forest, have been discovered near the ruins of Palanque, in the State of Chiapas. Some buildings are five stories high and in a good state of preservation. There is a well paved road several miles long. The intelligence is said to come from good sources. Communicated. Middlebury, Ind., May, 28, ’B9. Editor Independent— Dear Sir —As I promised to write and let you know how I stood the journey home, I take this opportunity to fulfill that promise. As you are aware we left Walkerton on “Centennial Day,”or April 30, on the 7a. m. train. We were delayed about two hours at Milford, and then at Goshen about the same length of time. At 12:40 p. m. wo took the train “for homo” where we arrived at 1:36, and were met by a number of friends, and in a few moments we were “home again.” I really enjoyed the journey, and was very little fatigued. And now lam here enjoying the shade of the beautiful maples, evergreens and pines, whose grateful shade I enjoyed in my youthful days. My limb is so that I can use it a very little, although I shall needs bo careful for some time yet; Let me just say right here that Middlebury, the place of my birth is one of the loveliest places in northern Indiana, i. e. speaking of towns of like size, and the inhabitants are frugal, hospitable, persevering, enlightened, and industrious, as we will prove to you, Mr. Editor, if you will como down here and make us a visit. [Can’t come. Busy watching the rapid rise and progress of Walkerton. —Editor.] It may appear strange, but I have been so lonesome to see the good people of Walkerton since I came away that I have really had the “blues,” and I wish to thank the dear people, through the columns of your valuable paper, for their kindness to me and my mother, during my sore affliction while there, and we feel under obligations which we may never be able to repay, but shall ever remember them with grateful hearts, and in the future should we be placed in » situation to help them, or theirs, it shall be cheerfully done. We will cherish the divine injunction —“Bear ye one another’s burdens,” and go forth “casting bread upon the waters,” believing that in due time wo shall reap if we faint not. Again thanking the good people for their kindness, I am Your obedient servant, I. W. Church, ISLAND ITEMS. Mrs. Sherman Smith is improving. Mrs. John Gould spent Sunday at Burr Oak Flats. The Island boys have organized a ball nine and are ready for business. Jerry’s bird got away but he intends to build the cage just the same. John Kneisley made a business trip to Plymouth last Tuesday. Jake Conner is reported to be under the weathei this week. Don’t forget to attend Decoration exercises Saturday, June 15th. Let there be a good turnout. Addison Snell has boon lucky once more having drawn five dollars in the Louisiana lottery this month. This makes twenty dollars he has drawn with four dollars invested. Henry Smith took his mother to South Bend last Thursday for treatment, she being nearly blind. Pete. NORTH LIBERTY. H. B. Wooster is engaged with a force of men in building a fine residence for Wilbert Whitmore, of Green township. Born on Tuseday evening, June 4, 1888, to the wife of C. 11. Keck, a daughter. Will Huffman’s new residence will soon be ready for the plasterersThe festival at the town hall on last Tuesday evening was well attended and a social and a financial success. The Decoration exercises, that were postponed at Lakeville on account of rain, will take plaee Saturday afternoon Jnne 8. Rev- McDermott will be the orator of the day. The G. A. R. Post of this place will attend. The venerable David Rupel has gone to Virginia to attend a conference of the German Baptists, now in session in that State. The Walkerton base ball club will play a game with the Crum’s Town nine in this village on Sunday afternoon, June 9. A hustling game may be expected. John F. Jolly and family, of Hamlet, spent last Saturday and Sunday with relatives in this village. Dr. Varier, of this place, was called to South Bend on last Friday afternoon in consultation with Dr. F. M. Sawyer in a case of malignant diphtheria. Miss Myrtle Ulery and Miss Mattie Earley, who have been attending the Normal School at Valparaiso, returned home on Saturday evening, June 1 to spend the summer vacation. Mr. Charlie Fink has purchased of LaPorte parties the vacant lot just south of his business building on Main street. Mr- John C. Decker, of LaPorte, was in town last Tuesday on business. Three of our boys were “spotted” while in South Bend last Monday forenoon by detectives and came near being arrested on suspicion for being implicated in the murder of Dr. Crogin, of Chicago.

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 either by cash or note within the next 20 days. In addition to the ahove I SHALL PUT IN A FULL STOCK OF NOTIONS, STATIONERY, &c-, IN TEE ROOM I NOW OCCUPY. J. ENDLEY, Druggist. GRO VERTOWN. We do not hear any one grumbling about dry weather at present. Supervisor Marsh is doing a good job on our streets. F. Yeager must intend to Luild quite a string of board fence judging from the amount of lumber he is hauling. Dave Dipert, our school teacher, appears to have quite a large school and is giving good satisfaction. The farmers are grumbling about the cut worms. One man had to quit plowing on account of them. The wife of Dr, Abner, of this place, is visiting friends and relatives in Marion and vicinity. People are making great preparations for planting pickles. Everybody on the hustle. Paul Leiby, they say came to the conclusion to speculate in potatoes, but Paul says it is no good, as he had to come back without even a mess. We are looking now for the Three I road, now that spring lias opened up. When we get that and another pickle factory, Meutone can have her band and welcome. Andrew Groshans has built an addition to his house and painted it up in style, which helps its looks wonderfully. F. Yeager has put a new wheel a his wind mill. Frank don’t have to pump water now by hand for his stock. That’s right, Frank; the old one made so much noise that it scared horses. In speaking of wind mills it reminds us that A. J. Unchaper is reciving quite a lot of them. Wonder why he don’t advertise in the Independent ? Mrs. Clara O'Brian and husband. Denny O’Brian were visiting with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Yeager, this week. Our Sunday-school is progressing nicely and the prospect is good for a still better school-Singing-school is prospering beyond the most sangine expectations. Quite an interest is taken by the people of this community in the school. Henry Allen has improved the looks of things considerably by putting up a fence next the street and setting it over whero it belongs. If we keep Messrs. Marsh and Joe Wylan for supervisors a few years we will have good roads, as they are making things look better ; they need a little more money, however. Childrens’ day Sunday, June 9th, after Sunday school at Oregon church. Eevery body cordially invited. A good time is expected. Sid Uncapher is now selling sickle grinders. Haven’t seen him for several days but suppose he is having good success as they are a labor saving machine. Did yon know C. Seider was running the agricultural store in this plaee. Chris, tell the people through the Independent about it, and hire a couple of good men to help you run the machinery out while the crowd stands around and waits for the first grab. Mr. Editor, why don’t you dun the Exterminator for that 43 cents until it is paid? However, if your wife has a life insurance policy on you, you might risk riding it out. Pkdro. [Wo doubt if a life insurance policy is good agajnst the Exterminaor.—Ed.] The sad refrain of the returned Oklahoma boomer: Farewell Oklahoma, I bid you kind adieu j I may emigrate to ll—- some day, But never back to you. UNCLE SAM’S CONDITION POwDER will cure Diatempers, Coughs, Colds, Fevers, and most of the diseases of which Horses, Cattle, Sheep. Hogs and Poultry arc subject. Sold by all druggists.

® O Xj I F A. C T S CONCERNING THE PEERLESS LIGHTNING FOLDING BINDER. The Most Remarkable Machine Ever Produced! 1. It is the finest finished and most perfectly constructed binder in the market. It is a fortunate and skillful combination of the best elements and latest features to be found in harvesting machinery. 2. Its folding arrangement is a marvel, and its like or equal cannot be found the world over. Others bear no comparison with it. The driver froui his seat, without a single change, can fold and unfold the binder in less than a minute, and that while the machine is in motion as well as when standing still. This feature alone is worth the price of the machine. 3. For lightness of weight and diaft, as also in all other respects, it is a marvelIt is unquestionably the lightest running binder, as well as the lightest in weight, to be had, and is practically a two-horse binder. •1. In the harvesting of heavy, down and tangled grain it has absolutely no equal —succeeding where others fail—and with the aid of the folding arrangement short grain can be harvested with greater success than with any other 5. For convenience in handling and storing, for economy in the use of twine* and for tight and positive binding it is particularly noted, and in these respects cannot be equaled. 6- Lastly, it possesses a greater number of excellent features than any other binder made, excelling in all points and infeiior in none, and is the most profitable binder a farmer can buy.

If you want a Mower, Reaper or Hinder Don’t fail to See the Peerless before buying. A. CUNNINGHAM, Walkerton, Ind, Grand Army boys, as well as many others, will be interested in the following from Alex. B. Pope, Stewart. Tennessee, who is A. D. C , Commander Dep’t Tenn., and Ga. He says; “We have had an epidemic of whooping cough here, and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been tho only thing that has done any good.” There is no danger from whooping cough when this remedy is freely used. 50 cent bottles for sale by J. F. Reid. A Woman’s Discovery. “Another wonderful discovery has been made and that too by a lady in this county. Disease fastened its clutches upon her ami for seven years she withstood its severe test, but her vital organs were undermined ami death seemed imminent. For three months sho coughed incessantly and could not sleep. She bought of us a bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption and was so much relieved on taking first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has been miraculously cured. Iler name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.” Thus write W. C. Ilamric & Co., of North Carolina. Get a free trial bottle at J. Endly’s drug store. ■ Some Foolish People Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond the reach of medicine. They often say, “Oh, it will wear away ” but in most cases it wears them away. Could they be induced to try the successful medicine called Kemp’s Balsam, which is sold on a positive guarantee to cure, they would immediately see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Price 50cts and $L Trial size free. At all druggists. Mothers will find Dr. Winchell’s Teething Syrup just the medicine to have in. the house for children; it will cure Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, and regulate the Bowels. Try it. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded. I’rice 25 cents per box. For sale by J. Endley UNCLE SAM’S NERVE & BONE LINIMENT will relieve Sprains, Bruises, Neuralgia and Hheumatism. Sold by all druggists. COMMERCIAL BAN Walkerton, Ind., In now open and ready soy business. Deposits received, Exchange bought and sold and a general banking business dime on as favorable terms as is consistent with good, safe and 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’ State 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, Versailles, Ohio. Wo solicit the accounts of Farmers, Firms ami Individuals, and invite all to call and see us. We court investigation. i. w. mcconnelu, chas. b. McConnell, President. Cashier. Piso’s Remedy for Catarrh is the best, easiest to use and the cheapest. For sale by J. Endley. Subscribe for the Independent. e or others,who wish to examine Ni# 3 &>Es B this paper, or obtain e.timates on advertising space when in Chicago, will find it on file a? the Advortising Agenc

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. DR. JAQUES’ German worm cakes destroy worms and remove them from the system. Safe, pleasant and effective. H APPY 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, HO! for the NEW TINSHOP! L. F. Paul, who has had Twenty Years’ experience as a Tinsmith, has opened a Shop in tho Steele building on Avenue F, and solicits a share ot the public’s patronage. Will do your tin, sheet iron and copper work at the lowest rates. Try him. It Leads with Agents Everywhere! POLE TO POLE OR, TOURS BOUND THE WORLD. An intensely interesting book. Thrilling scenes marvellous discoveries and strange phenomena in all parts of the world. Wonders of the tropicsRemarkable journeys. Renowned exploration and voyages. The best low-priced fast selling money making book for agents on the market Over 880 pages and 300 superb engravings. Sells on sight everywhere. AGENTS WANTED! tive circulars and extra high terms, address; Lyceum Pub. Co., Cincin’ti. O.

the STEPHENS STORE COMPANY. Just Received, the Finest lane of LACE CURTAINS in Town. Also an elegant Assortment of Ladies' KID GLOVES. A large stocK of Men’s Fancy Shirts. Immense stock of TINWARE’ A lull, line of dry goods, boots and shoes and groceries always rn stock. JOHN W. PARKS, S. D. PARKS, R. b oglesbee, Bourbon, lud. Plymouth, lud. PARKS OGLESBEE, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW, AND NOTARIES PUBLIC, Office First Floor Brick Building, Garro Strew, I’lyinouGi, Indiana. SILAS GEORGE, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, WALKERTON, IND. Prompt attention given to collections Offloe in Rensberger's blocK, upstairs Trustee’s Notice. Samuel F. Ross, Trustee of Lincoln Township, hereby gives notice that he will be in his office at tho store of T- J. Reece on Saturday of each wees for the transaction of township business. vllNo4 1 y JAMES N. REECE, Physician and Surgeon, Walkerton, Ind. All calls promptly attended to, day or night. Office one door north of bank, upstairs. JAMES F. ENDLEY, Physician and Surgeon, WALKERTON, IND. Office, second floor, one door north of Rensberger’s bricK blooK. H. S. Dowell. Dentist. WALKERTON, Ind. Does every variety of work in n cider n dentistry. worK reliable. Prices reasonable. Office in Rensberger’s block, upstairs.

Just Received at the PHILADELPHIA 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. Remember we keep the FINEST LINE and LATEST COLORS IN DRESS GOODS, GIL GRAMS, and Prints. Also a fresh and well selected stock of Groceries, Green, Canned and Evaporated Fruits of all kinds. Glass and Queenswaro and all kinds of Silver Table Ware- Call and see us. RENSBERGER & FITZGERALD. J. WILLIS COTTON. S. F. ROSS. COTTON & ROSS, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, Wagons, Buggies and Carts, We respectfully solicit your patronage. We shall keep only the boat goods In our line, ami shall endeavor to so conduct our business, that each customer shall receive 100 cents of value for each and every dollar he or she may invest with us. We shall sell among other goods of well established reputation— Champion Light Binders, Improved Champion Mowers, Champion Light Reapers, Milburn 1 and 2-horse wagons, Auburn buggies & carriages, New Home, New American, Love & Standard sewing machines, Thomas tedders & rakes, Reed’s spring-tooth harrows, New Western, Bradley’s and Tongue less cultivators with Both steel and wood wheels, Plain or parallel beams, Harrows of all kinds, Wood, steel or iron frames, Bissell’s chilled plows, Empress steel plows, Fairfield chilled and steel plows, GARDEN SEEDS. AND CULTIVATORS, WHEEL BABKO WS, MACHINE OILS, SEWING MACHINE OILS, Needles & Extras. D. M. PETRIE, MERCHANT TATT.OB., EENSBEHGEE BLOCK, AVENUE F’’CVnllicrton, Ind.

0. F. Townsend, Tonsorial Artist, Walkerton, lud., Ho respectfully asks your patronage, and guarantees satisfaction. J. R. ABNER, Physician and Surgeon, GROVERTOwN, IND. Office in residence. AGENTS rOE the wanted! PICTORIAL HISTOBY g BIBLE. Au Incomparable work. Reads like a romance and captivates old and young. Unparalleled success attained everywhere. Its high character numerous indorsements, ar.d low prices, afford agents the most permanent money making business offered. Over 1100 pages and ojo beant iful engravings. Write for illustrated description and highest terms, address, J. Fallen & Co.. Pubs., Cincinnati. O.

LOCAL TDIE TABLES. Xjzxlic 321-ie <«? Solid trains between Peoria and SandaM and Indianapolis and Michigan City. P iree J connections to and from all points in the vflJ" States and Canada, NORTH BOUND FROM WALKERTON. *No. 16 Passenger Leaves——j +No. 10 Passenger Leaves 12.66 P +No. 12 “ •• 7.10 e tNo. 100 Local ' •• L f# ' SOUTH BOUND FROM WALKERTON. tNo is Pass .? nger tNo. 17 “ Daily except Sat. 11 —-— tNo. 101 Local S - 4JI •Daily except Sunday. fDaily except SundayNo. 11, via Tipton, arrives Bloomington »• p. m., making direct connection with L. “ Aug - train arriving Kansas City 9-30 next m ggg connecting direct at Kansas City for Dense - Francisco and all points West. chair cars between Tipton and Missouri n , through passengers. A 3 Nos. 9,10,11 and 12 connect at T’Pj’P-nlsd ■ main line trains for Sandusky, Bloom ins all pointseastand west. Fer tickets, ^pirK, general information, call on J * j Ticket Agent L. E. A W. K. B-. or addies 11. C. Parker, R. T. | Traffic Manager. Gen 1 F I Indianapolis, Infl.