St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 19, Number 30, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 February 1894 — Page 5
ttalkertou Market. Corrected Weekly by Chas. M. Stephens. Eggs Butter. ** Lard ? Green Hides •" Potatoes to 60 Corn, new •••*” □ lover Seed °0 Wheat Oats 28 Beans $1.50 Bye - 40
LOCAL NEWS. T. J. Wolfe's ad this week announces a special sale of sixty days; be sure and see it. 20 lb. pail jelly 45 cents at N. Rensbergcrs. A. L. Washburne, the new jeweler at Hotel Fry. The finest buckwheat flour made, at $3.50 per hundred at. N.B. Shoemaker’s. The K. of P. lodge will have work in the second rank next Tuesday night. Before getting work done elsewhere, call on Ida Hutchings, the jeweler, • Arlington block, When you go to LaPorte call at Lay’s European hotel and restaurant, Meals, 25 cents. If you have an item of interest drop it into the Independent’s box at the postofllce. Sign your name. George Bellinger has sold his house and lot near the IT. B. church to his sister, Olive. Consideration S4OO. Emil Johnson, the LaPorte harness dealer, calls the attention of the Independent readers to his goods, this week. A masquerade ball will be held in this place pn the evening of Feb. 14. Arrangements are being made for a fine time. For first-class work on all kinds of clocks, watches and jewelry do not forget the reliable jeweler, Ida Hutchings, in Arlington block. Revs. Stockbarger and Snyder are holding union protracted meeting at the Island church. A large attendance is reported for each evening. There have been four conversions to date. Bennie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, residing near Teegarden, died on Feb. 5, aged 11 months and 2 days. -^*—4 Wl Ml Tuesday at
-—if* I ■ M The Lincoln township teachers’ in fititute was in session at the high school bniUMng last Saturday. As we were unable to get hold of the secretary’s notes we can give no particulars. A taffy pulling party was held at the residence of Silas Baker on Wednesday evening. About eighteen were present, most of the company being members of the G. A. It. Post and Relief Corps. All enjoyed a pleasant evening. Sam Dillon, of the Island, met with quitean accident while unloading ice last Saturday. He was standing in the wagon and as he was about to take out a cake of ice the tongs slipped and he fell over backwards. He Struck the ground with such force that his left shoulder was dislocated. The dislocation was reduced by Dr. Arlington. Quarterly meeting was held at the M. E. church in this place last Saturday and Sunday. The presiding elder, Rev. Ogden, being sick, was unable to be present, and his place was filled by Rev. W. E. McLennan, who preached excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Rev. McLennan is pastor of Milburn chapel, South Bend. The love feast services were held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon. The meetings were largely attended. If you are in need of a harness and want to get the same at hard times prices, just bring your money with you, and go to Emil Johnson’s, 915 Main St., LaPorte, Ind., and find out what he can do for you, as I am still with the ^®nargest and most complete stock of harness, saddles, blankets, robes, whips, fly-nets and turf goods in northern Indiana, and as I can guarantee that every one of my harness are hand-made and from the very best of oak tanned leather I can safely recommend them as a leader in that line, to which also the hundreds of people, who for the last ten years, have used my harness can testify. To the ones that I have not been able to reach with my harness, I kindly invite to come and see for yourselves, and I feel sure that my prices and goods will secure your future trade. Approved notes will also be accepted. Remember the place, 915 Main St., LaPorte, Ind.
Good lunches at all hours at the Star bakery. Amoskeag gingham 6 cents at N. Rensberger’s. Warm meals and oyster stews served at all hours at the Star bakery. Masquerade ball in Bender's opera house Wednesday evening, Feb. 14. Call at the Independent office and get a free sample copy of “Womankind.”
B. F. Yerrick is reported slightly better this morning—Friday. He sat up three or four times during Thursday and rested fairly well most of Thursday night. Remember the masquerade ball in Bender’s opera house Wednesday evening, Feb. 14. This will be the social event of the season. Tickets for dancing, 50 cents; spectators 15 cents. The ladies aid society of the Presbyterian church me* on Thursday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hollyday, in their handsome new residence near this place. A fine dinner was served by Mrs. Hollyday and the day was pleasantly spent. The Wanatah INews says: “The announcement some time ago, that the “Three 1” trains would run over the Monon to Michigan City instead of over the West Michigan as at present was erroneous. A new contract has been made with the West Michigan company and they will continue as before.” Mrs. Hershberger and family of the Island wish to thank their many neighbors and friends for the many kindnesses rendered to them in their sad affliction of the sickness and death of husband and father. Mr. and Mrs. John Bellinger. Mrs. M. J. Hershberger, Nelson G. Hershberger. The dog poisoner is again abroad in the land. Two dogs died in this place last week from poison, and a chunk of meat with strychnia enough on it to kill i dozen dogs was found on the sidewalk in front of a residence in the east part of town last Saturday. There is nothing more low and contemptible than the reckless scattering of poison about town. Such work not only Kills off inoffensive dogs with the bad but there is danger of small children getting hold of the poison. A number of
that th"""*; ■ve rewiTi pepper thew-— ! one that they catch doing any more work of this kind. It is thought that they have a clue to the perpetrator or perpetrators, and it rests between two persons. Fair warning is herein given. “An evening with John Milton” was held at the residence of Thompson Turner on Friday evening of last week under the management of the ladies of the Presbyterian church. Between fifty and sixty were assembled and were hospitably entertained. Refreshments were served during the evening and an appropriate program was presented consisting of quotations from Milton, from different members of the company, biography, by Mrs. Ot Townsend, and recitations by Miss Emma Gallagher and Mrs. W. A. Endley. Mandolin and guitar music was furnished by Miss Lola Hardenbrook and Ot Townsend while others favored the company with singing. Attorney W. A. Dailey announcing the numbers on the program. Last Sunday, the thirteenth anniversary of the Young Peoples’ Society of Christian Endeavor was celebrated in the evening, at the Presbyterian church, with exercises appropriate to ' the occasion. Reports concerning the progress of the soctety were read by the otiicers, Mrs. Maud Tank, Miss Edna Nicoles and Minnie Burger, Messrs Thompson Turner and Jay Miller, Miss Addie Wolfe calling the numbers. Rev. Gillette gave an ex- 1 cellent talk of -bout ten minutes, j A recitation by Bea Wolfe and songs i by the society choir completed an in- < teresting evening’s entertainment. A SMALLPOX SCARE. A rumor gained circulation in this place the fore part of the week that J there was a case of small-pox in town. The supposed victim was Brakeman McVay, of the milk train, who is a boarder at the Hotel Fry. Mr. McVay simply bad a slight illness which bore no resemblance whatever to small-pox. Dr. Denaut, the attending physician, said nothing in regard to the case that would warrant the circulation of the rumor that it was small-pox. The , same day that the scare was at its . height the patient got up, ate his dinj ner and walked out upon the streets, j How the report ever got started is a mystery.
- Personal Points. Chris Holdemnn, of G rovertown, was in this place last Monday. W. P. Uncapher, of Grovertowu, was in this place on Wednesday. John Searles and wife, of LaPorte, were in this place Wednesday. Mrs. Fred Decker and little daughter Ruth went to Chicago Wednesday to remain for a visit of several weeks. Ky Pool and family and Myron Pool, of South Bend, attended the funeral of Moses Herschbarger at the Island church on Wednesday. Mr. Ward, son of Sheriff Ward, South Bend, was in this place Wednesday looking after' business connected with the sheriff’s office. Mr. and Mrs. William Pool, of South Chicago, attended the funeral of Moses Herschbarger on Wednesday. Mrs. Herschberger is a sister of Mr. Pool.
Chris Schmaltz, B. F. Rinahart,^ Enoch Simmons and George Chapman attended the St. Joseph County Fw-tUV^. ers’ Institute at South Bend Feb. 1 & 2Mrs. J. N. Barnhart, Milt Barnhart and Orman Taylor and family went to Bremen Thursday morning to attend the funeral of Mr, Bondurant’s little daughter. Miss Jessie Ross went to South Bend, Thursday to spend a few days visiting
friends. She will go from there to Ligonier to visit her sister, Mrs. W. D. Docker. A. H. Noble left hero Thursday morning on a business trip to Ohio. He will visit Painesville, Cleveland, Toledo and other points. He expects to be absent about two weeks. A. 1). Johnson, of Tyner, was in town Thursday on business. Ho dropped in at this office and left us a box full of hiekorynuts which he brought back with him from his Arkansas trip. They are exceptionally large liiekorynuts and for size and | quality are not equaled in this part of the country. Epworth League Musicale. The Epworth League gave a public
musicale on Monday evening in place J of their regular meeting at which the j following program was given: Song by the League, “Bringing in the golden grain.” i Scripture lessen, Ps. 103, by thill President. I Prayer by Rev. McLennan. i Duet Vesta Leibole ami Josie Robj blns.
Recitation; “KIT{ RtlW^aicHy.M, Hattie Hostetter. K \ ocal Solo, W. A. McCool. Quartette, the Misses Platts, Messrs. MeDuffy and Peddyconl. Duet, Pearl Noble ami Myrtle Platts. Instrumental Duet, Mr. Snyder and Josie Robbins. Vocal Solo. Minnie Burger. Recitation, Mrs. W. A. McCool. Talk on Mexico, Rev. McLennan, of Milburn Chapel, South Bend. Song by League, “March of Epworth League.” Benedict ion. Mr. Snyder’s part in the program was very much appreciated by the League. Miss Hattie Hostetter rendered her recitation in her usual pleasing manner. The production of Prince Almeric’s Amulet, by Mrs. McCool was exceptionally fine and showed her to be an accomplished elocutionist. Rev. W. E. McLennan in his talk on Mexico related many interesting facts concerning the manners and customs of the people of our neighboring republic. Miss Bessie Shoemaker called the numbers of the program which was praiseworthy throughout and received close attention from the large audience present. Office room for rent. Front room, bay window. J. Endly. Do you know why Mercer dr N eat, the leading grain dealers, are always at the front? (Because they share the profits with their customers, selling the best flour at si.6o per hundred; corn at 42 cents pel bushel, and other feed in proportion.
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the death record JOHN FOGARTY. John Fogarty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fogarty, died on Tuesday morning, Feb. 6, of consumption. He contracted the disease about two years ago, and since a year ago last July had been unable to work. He was employed on the railroad and at the age of 18 was promoted to the foremanship of a section. Before his illness he was a sturdy, robust young man. “Jack,” as he was familiarly known among his friends and associates, was a good-hearted, genial fellow aud consequently had numerous friends whose hearts are saddened by his death. The deceased was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, and was 23 years and some months of age at the time of his death. He had resided in this place sineef early boyhood, having moved herewith his parents about 18 vears
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one was born in F„ rter ■nd., and was 44 years 1 ,, .. ’ ’ < <Ht. 11 . . • ’ ~ '"""ths anti ■ •I'y.ohUt the time „f her ,lea-1. •els,urr ired by her busband „,, d jfo eluhhen—a son and d „ hh , it er being by her first husband I ’'“'ooera! held on Wedne,
2 o’clock p.„,„ „ t fnduclcd I.;- Ker. Hil.l,.,brand; tl" J „.uns were buried in the Xort I ibBty cemetery. I MOSES HERSHBERGER. 1 1 he subject of this sketch was born Starke county, OhiOt F cbruarv 20
.rton Feb. 4, 1894. his age being 68 ■ft ‘are, 11 months and 16 days. He emigrated to Indiana about the year 184?. Was first married to Mary Burke Nov. 4, 1852, live children being born to them, only one of whom survives. He was later married to Mary J. Pool Oct- 4, 1863, to whom three children were born, one of whom has since died. The remaining ones are: Addie, wife of John M. Bellinger, and Nelson, the son, who lives on the old homestead. Mr. Hershberger lived on the farm where lie peacefully passed away, for a period of about 35 years. He possessed a sunny spirit and was always pleasant and friendly with everybody He was a true and consistent member of the Progressive Brethren church. The funeral was held at the Island church on Wednesday at 10 o'clock a. m., and the interment took place at I the Walkerton cemetry. Rev. Snyder officiated.
SHERIFF’S SALE. By virtue of an execution to me directed from the clerk’j office of the Marshall Circuit Court, I will expose to public sale on Wednesday the 7th day of March A. D., 1894, between the hours of ten o’clock A M., and four o’clock P. M.,of said day, at the door of the court house, in the city of South bend, St. Joseph county, Indiana, the rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following described Real Estate, situate in St. Joseph ci unty, State of Indiana, to-wit: The undivided one-third (hi) fn< east half of the east half of the southeast quaver of section number thirty-six (36) in township ^irty-five (35) range one (1) west and the undivided °f the Undivided one-half C/4) acres out of the southeast corner of the nolOgartquarter of said section number thirty-six a “d range aforesaid, and lying south. ,f the Lap, rte anti Yellow river public highway. U.nd on failure to realize the full amount of judgement, interest and costs thereon, J will expose to Public Sale, at the same time and place, to the highest bidder, the fee simple of said estate. Taken as the property of Harriet M. Bentley at the suit of Daniel Brubaker and Edward Grider. ANDREW J. WARD, Sheriff of St. Joseph county. Weekly Feb. to, 17 and 14, 1894.
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