St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 20, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 March 1895 — Page 5

Walkerton Market. Corrected Weekly by Chas. M. Stephens. Eggs 10 Butter. 10 Lu rd 7 Green Hides 3 Potatoes 50 Corn , 37 Clover Seed $4 50 to 5 00 Wheat 50 Oats 28 Beans $1.50 Bye 40 Onions 50 Chickens 6 LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. Sani Hudelmyer is bedfast with grippe. Addison Snell and family are all sick with the grippe. Julius Barnes & Co., Ln Porte, have a change of ad in this issue. Thete is a great deal of grippe reported in town and vicinity. Visit the Red Star grocery and notion store and learn prices. Pine double harness from $22 to $26 at F. M. Ake’s. Cheap as dirt. An advertisement in the Independent is a paying investment. Try it and be convinced. New stock of spring veilings, hats, caps and spring goods of all kinds in the millinery line, at Ida Beach's. All 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. The weather has passed out from under the ground-hog’s control. His six weeks were up to-day noon. Dr. M. A. Schutt, of Michigan City, has been appointed deputy oil inspector by C. F. Hall, state oil inspector. WANTED. —To know what has be come of the Baugher project te start a planing and saw mill in Walkerton. Ross, Jarrell & Co. recently received an invoice of 175 kegs of nails, and expect to get more before the season is over. The smallpox scare in LaPorte has subsided and the quarantine has been lifted by the health board. The H. J. Heinz Co. shipped 100 barrels of pickles to England one day last week.—LaPorte Argus. The town election, which will take place in May, is already stirring up some interest. Candidates for nominations are being considered. Rev. F. Thomas, presiding elder of Berrien district, is expected to assist in the revival meetings at the Island next week. All are cordially invited. One of Walkerton's grain buyers went over to North Liberty the other day and bought several loads of wheat from the farmers of that vicinity. Furniture of all kinds and household decorations, selected expressly for you, and each article at a price jou can afford to pay, at Vincent's. Tuesday evening a number of the K. of P. ladies spent the evening with Mrs. Dowell. Refreshments were served and the time was very pleasantly spent. Owing to the revival meetings at the Island, and the special meetings at the Presbyterian church, there will be no preaching at the U. B. church next Sunday evening. The town board has ordained that a four-foot sidewalk shall be put down from Avenue F on the west side of sth street to Avenue D and extend to Bth street. This will be a very valuable improvement. The Epworth League will hold a I

social at the residence of S. A. Robbins next Monday evening. A musical program will be given and ice cream and cake will be served. Ten cents will be charged for the refreshments. Everybody invited. The Knights of Pythias of Noble, LaGrange, DeKalb, Steuben, Kosciusko, St. Joseph and Elkhart counties will meet at Goshen March 28 to consider matters pertaining to the good of the order. They will be entertained by Calauthe lodge, No. 41, of that city. Last Wednesday was the occasion of Mrs. John Frame's birthday, of •which she was very pleasantly reminded by a number of relatives and friends assembling at the home of her parents in the evening, where a pleasant time was had in honor of the occasion. The guests were entertained with music and a line supper was also served. Tire guests departed at a late hour leaving many kind wishes for future birthdays.

Who does your job printing? Before buying a cook stove examine the Steel Range Majestic atT. J. Reece & Co’s. M. D. Wells’ $2 full stock calf shoe for gentlemen is very popular. Try a pair. For sale by N. Rensberger. Full particulars of the slugging match in the Indiana legislature will be found on the inside pages of this P«per. Allen Beall, Sr., who is very sick with grippe, was reported better Friday morning On Thursday he was very low.

Vincent’s have the very best goods at the lowest possible prices, and we wish to impress that fact firmly on your mind. Amos Atwood has traded about nine acres of his land near Pine creek at the edge of town to Charles Cudney for 160 acres of land in Kansas. We have the Majestic Steel Range in stock. Yon don’t have to wait for ns to order one for you. T. J. Reece Co. Fifty dozen new horse collars just received at Frank Ake’s. Prices from 75 cts up to $3.25. A big stock of sweat-pads at prices ranging from 25 to 75 cents. Ross, Jarrell & Co. have a new ad in this issue. They wish to call special attention to the fact that they carry a full line of farming implements in connection with their hardware business. On April 2nd the L. E. & W. will sell home seekers’ excursion tickets to points in Arkansas, lowa and Texas, at our lowest regular standard first class fare, plus $2, for the return trip. “March to search” is the old adage. It searches out any weakness of the system, result ing from Impure blood Those who use Ayer's Sarsaparilla find March no more searching or even dis agreeable than any other month. This medicine is a wonderful invigorator. Those needing treatment for dis ease of the eye and ear or any chronic ailment can consult, a physician from the Lincoln Medical and Surgical As sedation, of Chicago, who will be In Walkerton at the Nichols hotel Satur day, March 30. I' ——— Little boys not over seven or eight rears old can be seen on the streets of Walkerton after nightfall smoking cigars, swearing like pirates and geting into all sorts of mischief. Some of these boys, if their parents don’t watch over them more carefully, may end up in the Indiana legislature. The LaPorte Herald says that the Georgia colony is to hold a meeting In South Bend next Monday. It is pro posed to organize a colony of 50,000, all Americans, to settle in Laurence and Johnson counties, Georgia, and form a city. Ata meeting held in Plymouth it is reported over fourteen hundred joined. It is expected that a large force will join in South Bend They start May 1. When John lachholtz fixed the roof of his house in town some time ago he cut off the chimney even with the roof and had the opening shingled over. The house has been vacant all the time since then until last week, when a family moved in. The new occupants put up a stove and proceeded to use what remained of the chimney. For a day and a half the occupants of the house and the neighbors wondered what made so much smoke come out of the shingles. A total eclipse of the moon occurred first Sunday evening, caused by the earth passing between the sun and moon. The eclipse was visible from this locality. The sky was clear and

the sight was a beautiful one. The eclipse began about nine o’clock and lasted nearly two hours. During the greater part of the time the moon presented a deep, rich red appearance which, as it was passing away, made a i strangely beautiful contrast with the i bright portion of the moon which bad passed out of the shadow of the eclipse. A press dispatch from South Bend . recently, says: “A colony of 50,000 people, farmers and townsmen and their families, of northern Indiana ! are to settle in Laurens and Johnson counties, Georgia, May, Ist. A meet- ' ing was held in Plymouth Saturday * night and nearly 1,000 attended. All 1 neighboring towns hold meetings in ■ their turn. A contract has been made ■ for the purchase of several hundred J thousand acres of land. A meeting ’ will be held in South Bend one day e , f next week. Fully 8,000 are expected to attend.”

Mrs. Isaac Sneathen, of the Island, s is reported seriously sick with grippe > Don’t fail to see the splendid assortment of carpets at Vincent’s. They are the right quality and the right price. About every year Thomas Costin, road master of the B. & 0., runes in a purse for keeping the road under his supervision in the best condition. This year he recevied SSO in gold.— Albion New Era. Mrs. J. F. Price, of North Liberty, died on last Monday after an illness of only a week. She took cold which developed into pneumonia. The deceased was a daughter of David Steel, of Liberty township, and was a highly respected woman. Mrs. Jonas Peters, of West township, Marshall county, who recently returned from North Dakota, Is seriously ill. A few days ago it was thought that she could not possibly pet well, but the attending physician, Dr. Arlington, now thinks there is a chance for her recovery. A Testimonial"—" Walkerton, lud ~ Mar. 12, *95. T. J. Rkece & Co.: The Mujeatic Hteel Range bought of you Feb. 22 proves a sueoess iu every respect. It is a perfect baker and the saving of fuel will soon pay for it. Can not find any fault with it. Mas. H. 8. Dowell. Grand Concertl At Barber church, Saturday night, March 16, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, juvenile and adult singing classes, solos, duets, quartets, recitations. Two hours of solid enjoywent. All for five and tun cents. Doors open at 7 o’clock. C. R. Kohli. Wouldn't Bite the Second Time. About a year ago, a farmer living near Bremen, was deluded into paying two dollars to a smooth stranger who informed him that he had fallen beir to valuable property and offered to help him gain possession. Recently, the Enquirer says, Mr. Laser received a letter from a pretended attorney, stating that ho had fallen heir U> an estate in Pennsylvania, and offering to push his claim for a fee of SSO, bni the game failed to work the soc< nd time. Public Salc«. M. E. Boone will hold a public sale nt his place of residence on the J. F Johnson farm, two and a half miles smithwest of Tyner, on Tuesday, March 19, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m. Horses, hogs, chickens, fntmIng implements, household goods, etc., will be sold on seven months time. Samuel Mull will sell nt public auction nt his farm, three miles northwest of Walkerton, on Wednesday, March 20, commencing at 10 o'clock. a, m.. 2 work horses, 2 cows, hogs, wagon, top buggy, one half interest in engine, separator, clover hullvr, stacker, tank, pump, and buzz saw. For full particulars of above sales see bills. Late Literary News. General Lord Wolseley makes a most important contribution to the literature of the China Japan war. In an article for the February Cosmo|>olitan, he discusses the situation and does not mince matters in Buying what China must do in this emergency. Two other noted foreign authors contribute iu teresting articles to this number. Rosita Mauri, the famous Parisian dansense, gives the history of the ballet, and Emile Ollivier tills 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 illustrations for a clever article, by Julian Hawthorn, entitled, “Salvation via the Rack.” Mrs. Reginald de Keven, Anatole I’rauce, W. Chuk Russell, Albion « Tourgee, and William Dean Howells are among the story tellers for the February number of the Cosmopolitan. When you go to LaPorte call at i Lay's European hotel and restaurant ■ Meals, 25 cents. Wheat iu Indiana. The condition of winter wheat iu Indiana was never more favorable at this season of I lie year than it is today, but March freezing and thawing with no snow to protect the crop is the worst month of the year on wheat in Indiana. Neither State Statistician Thompson nor the Board of Agriculture lias any official report of the acreage or condition of winter wheat, 1 but it is estimated that the acreage is perhaps 20 per cent, less than last year. It will be a month before the > Government reporters will send in ’ their figures and until then there is uo I pnblic means of getting at any crop [ estimate in the State.

Personal Points, i _ Rty Vincent was in Chicago several days this week. George L. Smith was in South Chicago the fore part of this week. 9® unt y Superintendent Bair was viHihng tl l6 Lincoln township schools on Thursday. John Miller and family, of North Liberty, visited with relatives here on Thursday. Mrs. C. W. Nichols went to Knox this week to visit with her mother, Mrs. Ammons. Mrs. T. J. Reece and son visited with her folks near North Liberty the fore part of this week. Ruel Hardenbrook, of Albion, visited over Sunday in this place with his uncle, Al Hardenbrook. John Braden left for Utah Monday moruing. He will not move his family there until in May or June. Prf f- Held, of LaPorte, wax in town ThlW^^Y wills » view to orgaU»^Br®^ au<s iuß class here. M*. B. A. Byers and children, of Crux’s Point, were visiting with rela^HHhere several days this week. Mil aad Mrs. Mark Webster, of near BoukXßend, were visiting with friends in th® place a portion of this week. -d kjnarry Richmond was called to Cruw»rdHville the fore part of this week-by the serious illness of her busband* mother. Maud Garver is visiting with her (Arents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rogers. I Mr. Garver was also here over Sunday. He expects to enter the employ of the Studebakers at South Be mb F. A- Brady and wife, who expected to leave on Friday of last week for Balt^uore, M<l , where Mr. Brady was to go!»s a witness iu a case against the Pullman car company, received word that the case had not come up for trial and U’ postpone their trip for the present, I I Navigation of the St Joe Preparations are being made at Bor rien Spring* to build a dam across the St. Joe river, early this spring, and up <>n ita completion a move will be made I to have the river dredged and a wing dam pnt iu, no that barges and small shipping can travel from Lake Michigan Ip the river to NPea, say* the Elk&G Review. It is also the intention » n <’*B * meeting of representative ejti^l* all town* between Elkbar®®* B*. Joaepb when some de- I niaiiAaction will be taken in reference to r^niug of boats as far as this place. Th«sew dam at Buchanan ahoadr barkk the water up to Niles, and is of I wffleieul depth to allow the navigation | of good sized and by putting in other dam* it might be car nod to Elkhart. The Michigan people will ask oongroas to pnt in locks at the dams, and arc actively at work for the purpose us accomplishing their desire Forty years »g<» vessels came up the river to Elkhart. ”A Hoosier « Experience in Western Europe” by John 8- Bender, Plymonlli, Ind , anther of “Muuey, its Definition, Etc." The young, the sprightly and gay will find entertainment in reading this book without being submitted to the ordeal of au exacting romance. The matter of fact man or woman cannot , fail to lo' iutereatel in it, and the sober and reflective whose mimlH are drawn toward old abbeys and the tombs of illustrious dead must be d< lighted. It is a plain narrative of incidents, anecdotes, and events, noted by the author from personal observation iu Europe I and on the way, so interspersed with sentiment as to render it amusing, interesting and instructive. The book is original, due credit being given to evert author or person consulted. It is Iwliloomely embellished and illuatratifd* rendering it a neat little volume f or fLe sitting room or parlor. There is ^^JBbook extant so full of interest and luhn^nation that can be produced at the same price. Regular price SI.OO. Tips l»ook will be furnished with one year’s subscription to the INDEPENi|ent for the low price of $1.75. ■ » — “* Awarded Highest Honors—World’s Fair. DIL yWCR F CREAM BAKING POWER MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant 40 YEARS THE STANDARD,

NOTICE. Round trip tickets at reduced rates are now regularly on side between all stations on the Indiana, Illinois & lowa R. R. Save money by purchasing them. Thousand mile tickets nre also on side at all principal points, good over this road and twenty other prominent roads in this territory. For full particulars apply to any agent. Ihrough tickets to all prominent points via this line and connections are regularly on sale at principal stations. For rates and information call on or address any agent or, C. W. Cook. G. P. A., Kankakee, 111. GRASS SEED, And all o’her kinds of Seeds for sale at Mercer & Neal’s ELErtTOR. Remember that Mercer & Neal always pay the highest market price for Wheat, Corn and other staple grains. ^FARMERS W ill find it to their interest to deal with us.

OUR SPRING STOCK OF Dry Coods, Carpets, ano FANCY GOODS, Is now coming in and bids fair to eclipse all previous efforts to supply the wants of our customers. Zn Carpets we J:ave an nnnsiiat.y pine stock in store, bought at tiie Lowest Market Trices, thus saving the charge of to io per cent, which we would have to pay others to carry the stock Jor us. We iiiehlee lie Lewes! Pits. To be sure you are onto the original David Crockett principle, ALWAYS START IX AXI) STAY WTIII The Busy, Buzzing Bee-Hive, Julius Barnes & Co. Michigan Ave., LAPORTE. jiffi MAJESTIC TRAM MARK rPRINCELY’ GRAND! SPLENDID! ELEVATED! STATELY! LOFTY! AUGUST! Is the meaning of Majestic, which is now on exhibition at our store. Come and see whether.you want to buy or not. T rJ IPRROFi JL • Cl • A vJw Km J

. . . Just received at . . . VINGENT’S . rJ BBBT A Fine Line of SIDEBOARDS, s ’ Bookcases, Chiffoniers and Chamber Suits. Anything you want iu furniture, from a Clothesbar to a Parlor Suit. I have a line of Goods THAT CAN NOT BE EXCELLED IN PRICES I AND QUALITY. Call aud be convinced.