St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 15, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 June 1889 — Page 2

SFlje Juißpcnbcnt. A Local Newspaper, Non-Partisan. WILL A. ENDLEY, Editob. Entered at the Walkerton Postoffice at second-class rates. SYilascrijotioii: For One Year ... S1 50 For Six Months . , ' ’ ’ 75 For Three Months 40 If paid promptly in advance a discount of 25 cents on the year will bo allowed. X A 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 29, 1889 An Indiana justice of the peace has decided that the fish law of this State is unconstitutional. Twenty-five houses that had escaped the flood were destroyed by fire at Johnstown, Pa., last Monday. Northern Indiana fanners are holding their corn. They think the outlook for a poor crop is too sure, and that the price will go up. It is reported that Judge E. V. Long, formerly of Warsaw, this State, will resign the Chief Justiceship of New Mexico and engage in the practice of law at Les Vagas, N. M. Army worms are said to be doing considerable damage in the vicinity of Elkhart. Indiana seems to be having its full share of miafortue in the way of crop pests, this geasen. Nellie Colburn, of Elkhart, was a bright, cheerful girl of 13 years, and so fleshy that she weighed 155 pounds. She became over-sensitive as to her fleshy condition, took morphine and died. Mrs. Lucy Webb Hayes, wife of the ex-President, died at her home in Freemont, Ohio, last Tuesday. Sho was a woman whose many noble traits of character won for her the respect of the nation during the four years that she presided as mistress of the White House. Obout the 20th of Obtober next, four new stars will be added to the national banner —the additions being one for each of the new States of South and North Dakota, Montana and Washington. The flags now in use by the government will be laid aside and replaced by the new ones. The proper way to stop a newspaper is to pay up and then stop it. If you are a gentleman and don’t owe a cent, walk into the office and candidly say you do not wish the paper or can’t afford to take it. If you are on the swindle chuck it back into the postoffice and mark it “refused.” That’s a “sneaky way.” Simon Cameron, Pennsylvania’s greatest statesman, died last Wednesday, aged ninety years. He was elected throe times to th* United States Senate and in the convention which nominated Lincoln he was Pennsylvania’s candidate for the Presidency. He was formerly a Democrat but when the Republican party came into existence he joined that organization and became one of its active and influential leaders. ‘I have always noticed that there is a class of individuals in every town who know more about how to run a newspaper than -the editors do themselves. Usually the ones who are the biggest failures make the greatest blow about how a newspaper ought to he run. It is strange that none of these smart people have ever demonstrated the matter by running a newspaper for awhile. If they would try it they might find out how little they really know. In my way of thinking I believe an editor has as much right to express bis opinion through his own paper as some other people have to say what they think in Rome other way.”—The Stinger in Ligonier Leader. The Plymouth Republican says: “The Simons libel suit came up on demurrer in the Circuit Court on the 20th. A, C. Capron appeared for Simons and Me. srs. Parks & Oglesbee an<J Judge Corbin for the defense. The attorneys for the defense cited a long array of authorities showing that the case should be thrown out of court because the article was not libelous. Mr. Capron, of course, did the beat he could to show that the article was libelous, Judge Conner took the question under consideration and will not decide until next term of court whether the publishers pf the Republican will be required to answer tire alleged libelous articles.” One of the familiar figures of Washington these soft summer days is a very tall and thin man, whose height is oxagerated by his habit of wearing a lofty, boll-pyowned, white plug hat and yel-low-topped shoes. He has small angular features and a gray mustache, which increases the abnormal sharpness of his face. He wears a pepper-and-salt spring suit, and a rather bonny scarf flouts his stiff shirt front. There js an air of foppery about the man that seems strangely out of place, for his fiard, aquiline features befie his sprightly raiment. There is a rather ghastly gayety about the man. He suggests a skeleton that Ims paid a visit to a tailor’s shop before taking an airing. The |opg, lean man Jf’hn J- fug^ns, United States Senator from Kansas,

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I | Kewanna, Ind., hud a SIO,OOO lire Monday night. A fellow is swindling Indiana women on a “taylor system” of cutting dresses. Gets ten dollars but don’t deliver the system. A Johnstown firm has decided to sue the South Fork Fishing club for $150,1 । 000 damages, and more than a hundred Johnstown merchants have offered to share the expenses. The Dnnkards, in national conference at Harrisonburg, Va., have decided that no ministers or deacons shall hereafter be installed who use tobacco, and that gold watches should not be carried by Christians. If the Mentone Gazette man wants a barrell of rattlesnakes, let him make ont his order, and we will try and ship them as soon as the huckleberry season opens. We will take part pay in frogs. “We don’t want any ‘God bless ye’s,” said Dr. Talmage at a meeting in Brooklyn to raise money for the Johnstown survivors, “we want cash. Some of the meanest men I ever knew have been very prodigal of ‘God blessye’s.’” Mr. Clem Studebaker was asked on the 22nd instant what steps had been taken toward organizing a western Chatauqua at Hudson lake. He said he was not aware of any, and that the article in a recent issue of the New Carlisle Gazette connecting his name with such an enterprise was news to him. He added, however, that about two years ago in company with Mr. F. D. Warner, of New Carlisle, and others ho had looked the lake over with a view to making a local resort of it, but nothing ever came of it.—South Bend Sunday News. A Plymouth, Indiana, dispatch to the Chicago Herald, dated June 23, says : George Ruggles, a fireman of the steam flouring mill of Peter Disher, was instantly killed yesterday while adjusting the belting below the first floor of the mill. His clothing caught in the belting, which carried his body around the shaft with great rapidity, causing it to strike the floor above and mangling it in a horrible manner. Uis right leg was torn out at the hip, and every particle of his clothing was torn off. He was thirty years of age, and leaves a aidow and one child. At the recent meeting of the Northern Indiana Editorial Association held at Kendallville, the following officers were elected to administer the affairs of the association for the current year: President, Q. A. Hossler, of the Warsaw Daily Times; first vice-president, Ed. Jernegan, of the Mishawaka Enterprise; second vice-president, W, D. Page, of the Fort Wayne News; recording secretary, John D. Rerick, of the Kendallville Standard; corresponding secretary, J. E. McDonald, of the Ligonier Banner; treasurer, J. W. Adams, of the Columbia City Post. It is not generally known, the Philadelphia Inquirer says, that Dr. Cronin, the victim of the murder which is now agitating two continents, was once a resident of the town of Clearfield, Pa, and that he has many mourners there. In 1867 the doctor, then a young man of 22, was employed as a clerk in a large Clearfield store. Cronin was then of distinguished presence, with a tenor voice that was the envy of every Clearfield singer, and he soon became a general favorite in the town. A year or two thereafter he started for the West, stopping at St. Louis, where he studied medicine. Not much was heard of him for a number of years, until marked copies of The Celtic-American, which he published, were received by several of his former friends. Farmers about 3| miles north of U is place think the army worms have all left St. Joe county. In the latter part of last week and on Sunday, from 25 to 40 men were engaged in trying to corral them by digging ditches, drowning them and pitching bridges, crushing them with a large “clod-roller” which they drove up and down the highway as the worms crossed by the millions. On the west side of the road they played havoc with Adam Hartman’s wheat, completely stripping about three acres, On the west side they raided about 10 acres of rye for Jacob Wisler, and downed three acres of corn also. We are informed that on last Sunday, where the men Were engaged in destroying the army worms, that all along the ditch dug for the purpose of their destruction, the worms were from two to four inches deep, In width the army was about five or six rods. Just what success has been met with in the destruction of the army of worms, we have not learned, later than Monday. Latest— Yesterday Jacob Wisler came into the News office and showed some specimens of rye that had been eaten nearly clean to the bare stalk, together with some of the army worms. He informed us that the farmers had them shut up in a ten acre field of rye by ditching, and that the field is completely stripped, and there js but Ijttle doubt but what they will be able to neraly, if not quite, exterminate them by burning and drowning.—Nappanee News, June 26. —— Stranger (to shabby individual) — “Are you the janitor of this building?” “No, sir; that well dressed gentleman with the plug hat is the janitor.” “Who are you? ” “I am the prr >rictor here, 1 ’

Congressman Shively Wedded. Hon B. F. Shively, Congressman from this District and Miss Emma Jenks were married on the 19tli instant. The following is the telegraph account of the wedding: Brookville, Fenn., June 20.—The home of George A. Jenks, ex-United States Solicitor-General, was the scene of gayety last evening. The large house was beautifully decorated with potted plants, brought from Pittsburg, while, wreaths of evergreens and cut flowers were hung in festoons around the walls. All was brilliantly illuminated, yet the light that fell from between the profusion of foliage and draperies was softly tinted, and there were no glaring effects. It was the occasion of the marriage of Miss Emma Jenks to Congressman B. F. Shively, of South Bend, 1 Indiana. The ceremony took place at 8 o’clock, the Rev. J. S. Class, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. The bride was beautifully costumed in a rich dress of white and some elegant dresses were worn by the fifty invited guests, many of whom came from the west, while a number were present from Pittsburg and Alleghany. After the ceremony all sat down to a supper, and while the wedding feast was in progress an orchestra in the next room rendered a brilliant program. Sir. and Sirs. Shively left here this morning and will make a tour of the eastern cities and watering places before returning to their home in Indiana. Postmaster General Wanamaker has issued an order for all male employes of the Postoflice department to make a full statement of their public records. The order was issued by request of the Phil. Sheridan command, Union Veterans, of Washington, who believe that there are quite a number of men employed in the departments that claim to be veterans without having been in the army or navy and the real vets are determined to bounce the bogus. Restaurant proprietor to waiterWell, John, is the noon rush all over? Waiter—Yes, sir. R. P.—Well, let's you and I go out and get something good to eat for dinner.—Boston Cornier. TEEGARDEN. Farmers are busy plowing corn and making hay. Mr. Uery has organized a singinging school with twenty live scholars. Israel Thompson is able to be around again. Our business men are quite busily engaged playing croquet at their leisure. Our Sunday-school was reorganized last Sunday with Gilbert Peterson as teacher. Chancey Place, of Lapaz and Harriet Moriis, of this place, were married last Sunday Jack. ISLAND ITEMS. Leonard Yetter and George Dare drove over the river Sunday. Wonder what’s up? ■ The little yellow corn is beginning to look green. May amount to something yet. Uncle Billy Coppock started for the west Monday last. The farmers are busy making clover hay this week, but the weather is not favorable. The people of Mill creek had a pleasant time Sunday at their basket meeting. Alex, has commenced on his new house. The masons are laying the foundation. Jerky. Electric Bitters. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electiic Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine dose not exist and 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 other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all malirial fever. For cure of headache, constipation and indigestion try Electric Bitters—entire satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 50 cts. and SI.OO per bottle at J. Endly’s drug store. 100 LADIES WANTED. And 100 men to call on any druggist for a free trial package of Lane’s Family Medicine, the great root and herb remedy, discovered by Dr. Silas Lane while in the Rocky Mountains. For diseases of the blood, liver and kidneys it is a positive cure. For constipation and clearing up the complexion it does wonders. Children like it. Everyone praises it. Large size package 50 cents. At all druggists’. Koerner’s Indianapolis Business College, School ot Short-Hand, Type writing and Telegraphy, VANCE BLOCK, INDIANAPOLIS, IND 25th Year Under Present Proprietor. The Most Thoroughly Equipped and Cheapest Business College in the United States. Address for Catalogue, C. C. Koerner, President, Indianapolis, Ind. (A Scholarship can be bought at a great bargain by applying to the publisher of this paper.) AGENTS WANTED FOR THE BOOK JOHNSTOWN Horror! OR, VALLEY OF LEATH. A thrilling account of the awful floods and their appalling ruin. Graphic description of the destruction of houses, factories, churches, towns, and thousands of lives; heart-rending scenes, separation of loved ones; tails of heroic deeds, narrow escapes from death, havoc by fire; plundering the bodies of victims; dreadful sufferings of the survivors; the greatest calamity of the times. Fully illustrated. Send thirtycents in stamps for outfit to save time, Terms liberal. fORSHEE & McMAKIN, Cincinnati, Ohio

« o t.» i if 1 uv o t ra 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 from 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 other5. 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. <i- 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. IC you want a Mower, Reaper or Binder Bent fail to See the Peerless before buying. A. CUNNINGHAM, Walkerton, Ind, Bncklen's Arnica SaKe. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhemn, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no payrequired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. t’riee 25 tents per box. For sale by.l, Endley New Toxsoriai. Room. — * — Having opened a barbershop in the basement under Brubaker & Grider s store, I will be found there nt all business hours to attend to the wants of customers, ami shall strive to give satisfaction. A share of the • itronage of the people of Walkerton and vicinity is res|>ectfuily solicited. ANSON FRAME. Gram! 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 hud an epidemic of whooping cough here, and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy lias been the only thing that lias 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. UNCLE SAM’S NERVE & BONE LINIMENT will relieve Sprains, Bruises, Neuralgia and Rheumatism. Sold by all druggists. COMMERCIAL BANK, Walkerton, 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 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, HL Citizens' National Bank. Attica, Ind. Commercial Bank, Oxford. Citizens’ State Bank. Rensulaer “ 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. ' We solicit the accounts of Farmers, Firms and Individuals, and invite all to call and see us. We court investigation. 1. w. McConnell, chas. b. McConnell, President. Cashier. Piso’s Remedy for Catarrh is the best, easiest to use and the cheapest. For sale by J. Endley. ^OO PRICE IS THE BEST, ^4 I®* , EASIEST TO USE. * tCT 4kr a THE CHEAPEST. For Sale at Endley’s Drug Store.

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LOCAL TIME TABLES. I •—1 —- . I Xjolvo Sric ri’] Solid trains between Peoria and I end Indianapolis and Micbigaa J 1 ’Y Aned I connections to and from all points in IM ' i . States and Canada. ] I NORTH BOUND FROM WALKERTON. I *No. 16 Passenger Leaves- # I ! tNo. 10 Passenger Leaves n ~ j .’tNo. 12 “ “ -— Lm. « j i tNo. 100 Local “ " I SOUTH BOUND FROM WALKERTON- j tNo. 11 Passenger Leaves o3n® I ; tNo. 15 •• " -—'"{n49pß ] . tNo. 17 “ Daily except Sat. ‘ S4tti» I | tNo. 101 Local ‘‘ • j j *Daily except Sunday. tDaily except San . No. 11, via Tipton, arrives Bloomingi o '} f g ,t •p. m., making direct connection witn • rn jog train arriving Kansas City 9-™ | connecting direct a'. Kansas City for i Francisco an.| al! points West. *"*. jvir jW ; chair ears between Tipton and Missouri । through passengers. i Nos. 9,10.11 and 12 connect at 1 mam line trains tor Sandusky, W? 0 ™ Aos all points east and west. For tickei". q^jrK, general information, call 0,1 ~r OSS Ticket Agent 1.. E. & W. K. R-. oraddres 31. C. Parlier, K- T. IJrjd nn ' r en'l r* M ■ 1 Traffic Manager. Indianapolis, Ind. .. .