St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 20, Number 33, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 March 1895 — Page 5

Walkerton Market. Corrected Weekly by Chas. M. Stephens. Egg” 12 Butter 10 Lard 7 Green Hides 3 Potatoes 50 Corn 35 Clover Seed $4 50 to 5 00 Wheat, 50 Oats 28 Beans $1.40 Rye 40 Onions 50 Chickens 6 LOCAL NEWS.

Call at the Red Star for bananas, oranges and lemons. Sam Smith is thinking of moving back to his farm. Where do you get your letter heads and envelopes printed? Chas. S. Robbins is confined to his home with rheumatism. Visit the Red Star grocery and notion store and learn prices. Union Star soap is a laundry wonder. Use one bar and be convinced. Fine double harness from $22 to $26 at F. M. Ake’s. Cheap as dirt. M. J. sillier killed a coon which was sitting on Klingaman’s barn near this place last Wednesday. Dr. G. W. Carr, an old citizen of Ligonier, Noble county, died on Friday of last week of paralysis. Ali winter goods, such as blankets and winter robes, are being closed out at cost at Ake’s harness shop. When you come to Walkerton to trade you will find it to your interest to learn Rensberger’s prices. Charles .Miller will move his family into Noah Shoemaker’s residence, lately occupied by Jonas Diperl. New stock of spring veilings, hats, caps and spring goods of all kinds in the millinery line, at Ida Reach's. Rev. Gillette’s revival meetings at the Presbyterian church are being well attended ami the interest is growing. The old John Robison circus, that is, all that was left of it, was bought re cently by Wallace, the circus man, of Peru. ^^Atmison Snell and family moved to town this week. They occupy Mrs. Henderson’s property near the V. B. parsomge. The Goshen Times says that the manager of the commercial college at that place is missing, and some unpaid debts sire left behind. Married, by Rev. Jacob Hilderbrand last Saturday evening, at his residence, Noah Hartsough and Ida M. Barber, both of near Teegarden, Marshall county. An exchange says: “There is hardly a married man, except an editor, who does not habitually carry in his pocket a picture of an attractive young woman not bis wife. We violate no confidence in saying that her name is Miss Annie AVildis Williams, of Philadelphia, and her picture ornaments the silver dollar that all of us adore.” Ex-Sheriff Z ich Johnson was in the city yesterday and received a hearty greeting from old friends. It is 10 years since Zach went from here to Kansas. He got tired of that country and settled in Chicago, where he is now running a meat market in the Hyde Park district and prospering.— South Bend Tribune. The Mishawaka Democrat says that Ebner E. Vance, the proprietor of the B^omedy drama ‘- rhe Limited Man,” was some ten years ago tele- i

grapli operator at Wellsboro, Lal’mte ; county, ami while there wrote this , 1 play. Not being able to dispose of it : on satisfactory terms he mounted it 1 and put it on the stage himself, the ; first year clearing SOO,OOO. I Having accepted a position with the J Deering Implement Co., E. T. Hender- , son has decided to quit farming and will sell at public sale at his place of residence, three and a half miles southeast of Walkerton, Friday, March, 22, 1895, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m., ; a lot of personal property, consisting of horses, cows, buggies, wagon, road cart, farming implements, etc. Del Woodard has purchased type and presses with which to start a paper at North Liberty. He expects to get out the first issue of his paper within the next two weeks. The name of the paper will be the North Liberty News. Del will give North Liberty a neat, clean paper, if the people over there stand by and give him sufficient support. The Independent extends its best wishes for the success of the new venture.

Jonas Dipert has bought theCondell lunch room of Bert Dipert. Before buying a cook stove examine the Steel Range Majestic atT. J. Recce & Co’s. Quite a number of the K. of P.’s have subscribed stock for the proposed new lodge building. M. D. Wells' $2 full stock calf shoe for gentlemen is very popular. Try a pair. For sale by N. Reusberger. It you want a silver thimble use Star soap and save wrappers. If you need a polishing iron use Star soap and save wrappers.

FOR Sale One 2 year old Colt and oneG year old horse; weight 1,100. "Will give time and sell cheap. ’ D. N. Hudelmyer. Fifty dozen new horse collars just 5 received at Frank Ake's. Prices from 75 cts up to $3.25. A big stock of j sweat-pads at prices ranging from 25 to 75 cents. Farnham, the commercial college man who skipped from LaPorte leaving a number of creditors, some time ago, has been located in New York City, it is claimed. ► — — Nappanee has succeeded in raising sufficient funds to secure the location 1 of the Dunkard college at that place. ’ Nappanee has a knack of getting everything it goes after. p If you cannot be suited with our line of spring and summer clothing, which is now enroute, your condition < will certainly demand a doctor's attenI Hon. T. J. Wolfe. William Schoenemam, Sr., a guard > at the Michigan City prison, accident ! ally shot himself through the heart while cleaning a revolver, last Monday. Death resulted almost immediately. On April 2nd the L E. A W. will sell home seekers’ excursion tickets to points in Arkansas, lowa ami Texas, at our lowest regular standard first class fare, pl is $2, for the return trip. Frank Geisler, formerly editor of the Knox Republican, has purchased a populist paper called the Arena nt Hartford City, this state. Mr. Geisler will change the politics of the paper making it rvpubliciui. Henry St udebaker died at bls homo near South Rend the fme part of this week. He was one of the Smde baker brothers and at one time owned an interest in the famous wagon works, but resigned from the firm many years ago. He was a well to do farmer and highly-respected. The Greanlmrg Era says that a town is known largely by its newspapers A paper may be, must be, a help or a hindrance to a town. A paper that is not creditable to the town is a dis credit to the town. It is a town’s fault if its papers are creditable or discreditable to it. Every cent it spends in the support of a newspaper is a factor, the largest factor, for or against the making and maintainance of papers creditable to the town. If the News had at. hand for publication, all the sums of money which have been donated or subscribed toward public enterprises in Nappanee during the last ten years, the figures would be not only startling to outsiders, but, also a great object lesson for a method of building a city. Some day, when the time is afforded to go through our files we will present a few statistics in this direction.—Nappanee News. If all the sums of money which have been donated toward public enterprises in Walkerton during the last ten years were published, the figures would also be startling.

In this issue of the 1 NDErENDEE r is published from the Peru Sentinel an account of the arrest of Arthur R. Cunningham, of near Lakeville, this county, who is charged with forging a deed to a tract of land in Richland township. Mr. Cunningham was a , resident of Walkerton for several ■ years and always bore a good reputation while here. The INDEPENDENT sincerely hopes that the charge against him will prove false and that (he accused will be able to show himself in- ! accent of any criminal action. A Match Arranged Between Grant and Harris. George Grant, of Plymouth, the chain pion long distance runner of the state, was in town on Wednesday to meet parties from South Chicago to ; complete arrangements for a match with Frank Harris of South Chicago, 1 the smallest square heel aud toe ' walker of the world, Grunt to run ten . ; miles while Harris walks seven miles. । The match will take place at t he opera 1 house in Plymouth Thursday evening, LMareh 21. The contest will he for $50(1 f a side, entire gate receipts to go to the I winner.

11 Personal Points. B Otto Miller, formerly of this place, now of Windsor Park, Chicago, was visiting with old frieuds here a few days this week. Anson Frame, of Hyde Park, Chicago, was visiting with relatives and friends in this place this week. ’ F. A. Brady and wife left Friday i for Baltimore, Md., where they expect to remain about a week viewing the sights of that city. Mrs. Robt. Hollyday, of near Walkerton, visited with her husband, of Rogers & Hollyday, Wednesday and Thursday.—Knox Republican. John M. Kyser, of Plymouth, and Mr. Ensley, of Indianapolis, both of whom are connected with the Union Natiol Savings and Loan Association, of Indianapolis, were in town last Wednesday looking after business pertaining to that association. Late Literary News. General Lord "Wolseley makes r most important contribution to tho literature of the China Japan war. In an article for the February Cosmopolitan, he discusses tho situation and does not mince matters in saying what China must do in this emergency. Two other noted foreign authors contribute interesting articles to this number. Routs Mauri, the famous Parisian dansense, gives the history of the ballet, ami Emile Ollivier t» Ils the story of the fall of Louis Philippe. From every part of the world, drawings and photographs have been obtained of the instruments used to torture poor humanity, and appear as illustration* for a clever article, by Julian Hawthorn, entitled, “Salvation via the Rack.” Mrs. Reginald de Koven, Anatole France, W. Clark Russell, Albi >n W. Tourgee, and William Dean Howells are among the story tellers for tho Fvbimiry number of the Cosmopolitan Colic Cure tor Horses Dr. J. W. Franks, vcteiinary snr geou and dentist, <4 South Bend, and a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, has placed his Favorite Colic Cure in the hands of Dr. William N Ruer, V S. D , to sell in Walkerton ami surrounding country. Dr. Baer ha« used tho remedy ever since ho begun practicing veterinary medicim>. He has excellent nm ceaa aud great faith in this eolto remedy. When taken in time it never falls to cm*.* Tho remedy is a positive cure f »r colie, indigestion, constipation and other disease* of tho digestive organs Every farmer rind horse owm*r shnnld keep a Imllie or two on hand. Tlmso who care to take tho trouble to find out about the remedy can do so by calling on the James Oliver Plow (.M. and many other prominent citizens of Sonin Bend where the remedy is used i itcusively. Dr. Franks Favorite C lie Cure will hereafter be sold by Dr. Baer, and any one wishing to got the medicine must call on him at his office. The retuedv is guaranteed to do the work when di rectious are followed as given on the bottle. Price per bottle one dollar; six bottles for five dollars. Public Sales. Daniel Gensinger will sell at public auction at his place of residence, one mile south and ft half mile west of Teegarden, on Thursday, March 14, 1895, a lot of personal property, consisting of farming implements, horses, wagons, hay, corn, potatoes, etc. Twelve mouths time will be given. J. Hildebrand, auctioneer. W. S. DeCoudres will sell at public sale at his place of residence on the D. W. Reece farm, one and a fourth miles southwest of North Liberty, on Wednesday, March 13, 1895, his stock of horses, farming Implements, bug- : Kies, wagons, etc. Kight months time i will be given to purchasers. Jerry Hildebrand, a net ioneer. M. E. Boone will hold a public sale at his place of residence on the J. E. Johnson farm, two and a half miles southwest of Tyner, on Tuesday, March 19, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m. Horses, hogs, chickens, farm- ’ lug implements, household goods, etc., I will be sold on seven months time. ' Samuel Mull will sell at public auci tion at his farm, three miles northwest ’of Walkerton, on Wednesday, March 20, commencing at, It) o'clock, a. m., 2 work horses, 2 cows, hogs, wagon, top buggy, one half interest in engine, ‘ separator, clover Imilor, stacker, tank, pump, and buzz saw. For full particulars of above sales 1 see bills, i — Try the Independent for neat, job 3 work at, low prices. AH mail orders ) from surrounding towns will be given prompt, attention. 1 ' When you go to LaPorte call at j Lay’s European hotel ami restaurant j Meals, 25 cents. 1 Sick Headache cured by Dr. Miles' Nervine.

IT’S A VL'L IN THE FAMILY, — - cumins ALL£ged FORGERy • A, ?ury ife th ßd ^ VOr t 0 Convince Mnla the of His Wife's Nanje to the Deed Was a Part yifa Deal With Her. .1 [Peru Sentinel.] Arthufr R Cunningham indicted by the grar d jury of thia county for forg «»g ft rW sd to a tract of land in Richland townahi,, iui j f or i ßau j, lg t)lo f oigo j instrument, Wl i H arrested nt his home in St . J xmph county, lust week ami is now in jHI j u this city awaiting trial. The Inn I,belonged to his wife, formerly Sere] tn Strode before her marriage with tin accused and it is the signing of her u km e to the deed that has iuvolved dm iu his present troubles. Sha&OluKiußtry accompanied by W. C. Bail/^ywbo him Keen employed to assist prosecution, went to Bt. JosephLounty, last Friday and took Ai IhiUßiildPustod v and brought him to this^ity and lodged him in jail. Cunwiighum was uot looking for a warrant from this county and was somewljat surprised when informed of the fact. He was loth to accompany Sheriff McKinstry and Mr. Bailey, but of course could not help himself. He prevailed upon them to take him to LaPaz at the junction of the B. & O. and Vatidulia railroads for the start for Peru, instead of taking him to Lakeville where he was well known to the citizens. It is rumored here that Cunningham had arranged to sell his personal property at public sale and leave tho country. The trial will take placain about three winks and Arthur has faith iu his ability to explain away the criminal charge. He averts that the making of the deed was n part and parcel of a trade to which himself and j wife were parties He claims to have j hud tmetiminnl iidt .it iu anything that he did io th ■ .t >r. Tkt indictment was procured through othk’uce furnished by relatives and frmeda of Mrs. Cmmiugham rc i liug in thia county. They are of the opin ion that it was Arlhor’a iutentiou to swindle his wife out of her property, ami accuse him of other quextiouabh tiHiWnclions !n <-< let the one which In ■ i* <>lloj up >u to answer for. It said i lh«4 since Uu>ir marriage lio has bor •gUe-LJargo sums < f oo.h from bis ; wife oa nu»ecui<M persona! uotaw. A brolbcr of tho defendant wh » re tides in St Jmoph c inty. it expected t«> be in the city in a day or two to aid iu arranging Atthur's defense, which is I to l»e conducted by F. D Bailor. Proseeul »r Tillett will bo assisted by Me*»ra Bailey A Lawrence, who have Issen retained by Cicero Strode, brother of Mrs. Ctltruingham. The proceed sags at the trial will bo quite interesting aud will no doubt attract u great deal of attention. The prevailing opinion seems to bo that Mrs Cunning h»m will be di--p< —<-4 to favor Arthm every way sho can iu his hour of trouble. "A Hoosier s Experience in Western Europe" by John S. Render, Plymouth, Ind , author of "Money, its Definition, Etc.” The young, the sprightly and guy will find entertainment in reading this hook without being aubmitted to the ordeal of an exacting romance. The mutter of fact mau or woman cannot fail to be interested iu it, ami the sober and reflective whose minds are drawn toward old abbeys ami the tombs of illustrious dead must be delighted. It is a plain narrative of incidents, anecdoles, and events, noted by the author from personal observation iu Europe an<m ,n the way, so interspersed with B( .^umeut as to render it amusing, iu{er^ting and instructive. The book is oii.^ihmlj due credit being given to every author or person consulted. It is handsomely embellished and illustrated, rendering it a neat little volume for the sitting room or parlor. There is not a book extant so full of interest and information that (inn be produced at the same price. Regular price SI.OO. This book will be furnished with one year’s subscription to the INDEPENDENT for the low price of $1.75. Awarded Highest Honors—World’s Fair. •DIV CREAM iON6 MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant 40 YEARS THE STANDARD.

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“Mfter the Storm a Calm.” . . . Christmas Sales were very good, thank you. — Now we want to give a “Benefit” to those who have been waiting for a MARK-DOWN IN ”^> DRY GOODS. We begin with I Janets, (Jloai^s & (^apes. Jackets - - from S2O doivn to sl2^ “ - sl6 “ slo. " “ $u “ $7 Lot brought over, lor any price to close out. Dress Goods and Underwear, 21 nd all Winter Goods at Closing Prices, at the Busy, Buzzing Bee Hive. Julius Barnes & Co. Michigan Avenue, LaPorte, Ind. f® h® 188 b®. TRADE MARK RtG'STeßto-— • • PRINCELY! GRAND! SPLENDID! ELEVATED! STATELY! LOFTY! AUGUST! Is the meaning of Majestic, which is now on exhibition at our store. Come ami see ... f n 1,,,,, ni . nr> ,

. . . Just received at . . . VINGENT’S ESBSm |ssb r 1 A Fine Line of SIDEBOARDS, Bookcases, Chiffoniers mid Chamber Suits. Anything you want in furDitnre, from a Clothesbnr to u Parlor Suit. I have a line of Goods THAT CAN NOT BE EXCELI ED IN PRICES AND QUALITY. Call and be convinced.