St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 20, Number 35, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 March 1895 — Page 5

Walkerton Market. Corrected Weekly by Chas. M. Stephens. EggS 10 Butter 10 Lard 7 Green Hides 3 Potatoes 50 Corn 37 Clover Seed $4.50 to 5.00 Wheat 50 Oats 28 Beans sl-50 Bye 40 Onions 50 Chickens 6

LOCAL NEWS. Where do you get your letter hea d and envelopes printed? Visit the Red Star grocery and notion store and learn prices. Fine double harness from $22 to $26 at F. AI. Ake’s. Cheap as dirt. All winter goods, such as blankets and winter robes, are being closed out at cost at Ake’s harness shop. If your bunny needs repnirlnx or painting send for estimates to Wm. C. Filner & Son at LaPorte. New stock of spring veilings, hats, caps and spring goods of all kinds in the millinery line, at Ida Beach’s. When yon come to Walkerton to trade you will find it to your interest to learn Rensberger’s prices. M. D. Wells’ $2 full stock calf shoe for gentlemen is very popular. Try a pair. For sale by N. Rensberger. Try the Independent for neat job work at low prices. All mail orders from surrounding towns will be given prompt attention. John Eberly, of near this place, cut a large and deep gash tn his rigid foot, last Thursday, while chopping wood. Dr. McCool dressed the wound. Allen Beall, Sr., whose sickness was reported hist week, is said to be slightly worse to day—Friday—owing to a cold contracted on Thursday. 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. “Machinery Hall” will be opened for business about April first. . Full line of farm machinery, buggies, wagons, etc. Dixon W. Peace, proprietor, C. L. Granger, Salesman. The township assessor will begin making his rounds about one week from next Monday. Real estate ami improvements will be assessed this year in addition to personal property. ■ The right of way case of David Swank vs. the Three I railroad com pany has been settled without trial, Mr. Swank settling with the company for $1,300. The appraisement was $925. D. W. Place has bought of ’Squirt* Townsend forty feet of ground adjoining Mrs. J. F. Endley’s property where he will put up u building in which to handle agricultural imple meats. The Plymouth Republican vouches for the standing of those back of the Pythian Home one-cent-chain scheme, as responsible, worthy citizens, who will do all they propose doing if sufli cient encouragement is given them. Mr. Brink says he has already received something over 400 letters and remit tances, and if the chain is kept moving unbroken, there is no question of the ultimate success us the scheme. The Republican says it is a legitimate and worthy move, backed by responsible and worthy citizens and Knights of Pythias. We are fully persuaded that there is not a line in the newspaper that is not perused by somebody, says the Lynn ; (Mass.) Item. There are some critical readers who complain of some parts of each issue that do not interest them, and they wonder why the editors persist in printing things these people do not care to read. But what these remonstrants dislike somebody else revels in and what pleases them disgusts others. The journalist has all classes of readers in view’, and feels that success has been attained if every reader

can find something in each issue that ! is what was wanted. There are some ■ who enjoy every part of a newspaper, 1 not because evmy utterance agiees i with their sentiment, but because they see in it a reflection of real life, and from it they can learn what interests an entire community. These students of human nature or of sociology find in the newspaper just the thing they need and they are uncomplaining friends whom the journalist eonsideis as his most appreciative constituency.

See the Steel Range Majestic before buying, at T. J. Reece & Co’s. A number of K. of P.’s, of this place, expect to attend the district K. of P. meeting at Goshen on the 28th Inst. Vincent’s have the very best goods at the lowest possible prices, and we wish to impress that fact firmly on your mind. The wife of Rev. J. W. Riley has just recovered from a severe illness of two weeks with grippe and nervous prostration.

Don’t fail to see the splendid assortment of carpets at Vincent’s. They are the right quality and the rigid price. The ladies of the Presbyterian church will hold an Easter sale on the Saturday before Easter. List of articles and place of sale will be given later. We have the Majestic Steel Range in stock. You don’t have to wait for us to order one for you. T. J. Rekoe x Co. At “Machinery Hail” you cun find Deering binders and mowers, South Bend chilled and Economist plows, hay rakes, corn' cultivators, harrows, buggies, Coqullbud wagons, etc. Lyon, Potter & Co.’s salesman, representing the Steinway and other pianos, is at the Kern hotel this week. Parties anticipating the purchase of a piano would do well to call on him. On April 2nd the L. E. A 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. Those needing treatment for disease of the eye and ear or any chronic ailment can consult a physician from the Lincoln Medical and Surgical Association, of Chicago, who will be In Walkerton at the Nichols hotel Saturday, March 30. Reports say that Porter county farmers have been hearing strange cries in a swamp. They organized a hunting party, but, on going to the swamp, the screams sounded so ferocious that they ail tied. The wild ani mid turned out to lie a stuffed goat and the cries were made by a practical joker. Joseph Jackson, ex deputy auditor of LaPorte county, shot himself with a revolver on Thursday. The ball entered his left temple and it is thought that he can not recover. Il is said that Jackson has been despondent ever since his term of olliee ex plied and has threatened to commit suicide a number of times. A straw stuck on tiie farm of Adam Row, residing in Liberty township, was set on fire last Wednesday by sparks from a passing traction engine The fire spread from the straw stack to the wagon shed, which was burned. The barn, which adjoined the wagon shed, was saved. There were about 200 sap pails on the premises which were used by the neighbors to good purpose in putting out the fire. The damage was small, as all that was burned was the st raw stack and shed, and the latter was insured. Hon. James E. Watson has assured the Knights of Pythias that he will be in Goshen March 28, on the occasion of the district meeting and will deliver an address at the opera house on that date. Mr. Watson is a Past Grand Chancellor of Indiana and one of the most brilliant orators in the state. The committee having the affair in charge are putting forth every effort to make the coming meeting one of unusual interest to members and their friends throughout the district, which comprises about seventy five lodges. Calanthe lodge is making extensive preparations to entertain the visiting ‘ delegates.—Goshen Democrat. w The action of the South Bend typographical union in passing resolutions condemning the practice of court house officials sending away from I home for printing is based on sound I sense and justice. 'l’he money thus ! sent away rightly belongs to the home offices which pay taxes in the county and otherwise help to keep up home

j interests. Officials placed in power by ' the votes of the people of the county ' are in a certain sense betraying the interests of their const it uents by patj ronizing outside institutions which never contribute a penny in support of the county government. The court, house printing should be divided among those offices in the county that are capable of doing the work in a, satisfactory manner. When bids are to be made for the printing it would seem only fair that they be confined [to offices within the county.

1 have a few bushels of clover seed for sale. B. F. Rinehart. Try the “White Rose” flour. Manufactured by the Walkerton Milling Co. Wanted.—A ditcher to put in tile nt my farm, three miles north of Tyner. A. D. Schomp. Several of the K. of P. ladies spent Tuesday evening with Mrs. E. L. Sanders. Refreshments were served and the time passed very pleasantly. The “Delightful” flour Is the delight of all who use it. This brand of flour is not excelled. A trial will convince you of this. Manufactured by the Walkerton Milling Co. Mart in V- Starr, who has been connected with the Goshen News from Its inception, will succeed his brother, Tom Starr, as editor-in-chief of that paper. He will continue to conduct the News under its present policy. The revival meetings nt the Island will close Saturday evening, owing to so much sickness in the community. A large Y. I’. C. U. is being organized ami the meetings have been interesting to all in attendance. 'l’he Epworth League musicale held on last Monday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Robbins was well attended, the spacious rooms being crowded. Ice cream and cake were served and at Intervals during the evening the following program was given: Instrumental music, Miss Dora Conrad; quartette. Misses Myrtle Platts, Vesta Leibole and Messrs. Will Clem and C. U. Stockbarger; piano duett, Misses Jennie Place and Irma Decker; song, Miss Josie Robbins; song, Miss Minnie Burger; piano solos by Misses Verda Brady, Enna Decker, Jennie Place and Mrs. W. A. Etidley. Miss Alice Covert and Lyle Thompson were married Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Covert, 9248 Anthony avenue. The ceremony that made the twain one was performed In the parlor, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion, in the presence of a select assemblage of relatives and friends. After the ceremony the happy couple and the guests sat down at the festive board, which literally I groaned beneath the weight of the delicacies upon It- The festivities were continued to a late hour. The bride and groom received many presents. Smith Chicago Daily Calumet. One of the essential elements in the work of building up a town la united and systematic effort. This can only be obtained through an association specially organized for looking after a town’s interests. Otherwise the progressive forces of a town are scattered ami unavailable and failure generally marks the result of such disorganized efforts. The excellent work accomplished by improvement associations can be seen in a number of towns not far from Walkerton. I'rior to the existence of these associations but small progress In public improvements was made in those towns. They dragged along for years without making hardly any headway, but with improve meat organizations to look after their interests, marked progress has been the result in nearly all the towns having these associations. Now, with such salutary examples as these before us we ought not to hold back longer, but organ! e an association in Walkerton whose business will be to look after enterprises that will advance the interests of the town. We have a good location, excellent railroad facilities and all the natural resources necessary for the building of a fine little city. But we must have organized effort or our resources cannot bo utilized to the beat advantage. A Surprise Party. A pleasant surprise was given at the home of Miss Rilla Van Winkle, Monday evening, March 18, in honor of her sixteenth birthday. Those present were as follows: Messrs. Charles Van Winkle, Will Wiley, Ralph Cripe, Clyde Cripe, Lou Shrull, Lou Reed, James Brown, Harvey Mull, Arthur Knepp, Dolphin Cripe, Dennis Stover, Jesse Clem; Misses Lulu Strang, Alta Kellogg, Ida Reed, Elsie Moorehonse, Dora Clem, Dollie Clem, Susie Clem, Nora Stover, Mabel Van Winkle, Alice Mull, Stella Knepp. The guests enjoyed themselves with games, etc. Miss Billa was made the recipient of several useful presents. Reporter. A Divided Pleasure You take our remedy, which is pleasant to taste, and we take pleasure in relieving you of such troubles as constipation, indigestion and sick headache. Try Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, 10 doses 10 cents. (Large size 50c to 1 51.00; at J. Emily’s,

T— J ; _ Personal Points. Hev. Stockbarger was in South Beud Tuesday. Mrs. Sam Smith visited over Sunday with relatives in LaPorte. ,• A. M. Cleveland, of Plymouth, was in town on Tuesday evening. Milt Barnhart, of Chicago, was visiting with his parents here a few days. John W. Brown, of Garrett, visited bW parents here the fore part of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Brubaker returned on Wednesday from their visit at West Feint, Miss. Attorney H. A. Wood worth, of Knox, w#s in town Monday, being enroute to LaPorte. Miss Cora Beach, of South Bend, visited several days this week here with her sister, Ida. Miss Anna Quirk, who is attending IM seminary at Wauatub, wus at home At Sunday. jliw Blanche Brown wont to Plymlast Saturday to visit with her Muer, Martin Tuttle. Miss Gertrude Peterson, of Plymouth, has been visiting relatives in Walkerton this week. Mart Nicoles, of Spokane, Wash., is visiting with Lis parents, Mr. and Mrs. 8. J. Nicmes, of this place. James L. McDaniel was at Wanatah a part of this week in the interests of the Champion implement company. Jacob Fulmer, of Elkhart, was looking after his property here and visiting with friends and relatives this week. Del Leßoy, of Dumont, Butler county, lowa, was visiting with relatives in this place the fore part of this week. Mr*. Elza Smith returned Tuesday from LaPorte, where she had been for a few days visiting Mrs. Currey Miller. Attorneys Anderson and Brick, of South Bend, were in town Tuesday on business connected with the Three I cases. Miss Jennie Place went to South Bend Tuesday where she will pursue her musical studies at the new conservatory of music. Messrs. MeNineh and Benet hum. of LaPorte, spent Sunday in Walkerton, the guests of Miss Nellie Stephens mid Miss Madge Decker. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leibole, of Akrpn, O-. weic visiting in this place witli th* former'• brother, E. Lt Unde, on Wednesday and TUur»> da^ " OTkni Tank took the Knights Templar degree at South Beud last Taeeday evening. He was acoompsinsd by Sir Knights T. J. Wolfe and J. P. Barbhart. D. W. Place will pasture your cattle during season of 1895 for $2 per head. Running water In the pasture. His Mind Deranged. Henry Tingley, of this place, has become mentally unbalanced. His unfortunate condition has been apparent for about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Augustine, with whom Tingley hM lived for some time, noticed that his mind was becoming deranged several days before the fact became public. They were in hopes that he would get over his trouble in a short time. The unfortunate man's principal hallucination seems to be his belief that he talks directly with God. He was very restless most of the time, especially at nights, when he would wander about town sometimes until morning. On Wednesday night he was discovered laying on the B. & O. railroad track near the depot just as a train was moving towards him. The engineer saw Tingley on the track barely in time to stop the engine. He reversed the engine so quickly that a drawbar was broken. Tingley jumped and run away. On Thursday papers were made out and he was given a jury trial before Justice Shoemaker. The verdict was insanity, and on Friday Tingley was taken to South Bend by Constable McCarty, where his case will be given further examination. Awarded Highest Honors—World’s Fair. DU * CREAM BAKING POWDER MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free ’ Lorn Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant I 40 YEARS THE STANDARD.

NOTICE. Round trip tickets at reduced rates are now regularly on salo between all stations on the Indiana, Illinois & lowa R. R. Save money by purchasing them. Thousand mile tickets are also on sale at all principal points, good over this road and twenty other prominent roads in this territory. For full particulars apply to any agent. Ihrongh 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 other kinds of Seeds for sale at Mercer & Neal’s ELEVATOR. Remember that Mercer & Neal always pay the highest market price for Wheat, Corn and other staple grains. I -^.FARMERS-*. Will find it to their interest to deal with us.

OUR SPRING STOCK OF Dry Coods, Carpets, and FANCY GOODS, Is now coming in and bids fair to eclipse all previous , efforts to supply the wants of our customers. In Carpets ive have an umis:ial!y fine stock in store, bought at the Lowest Market r Prices, thus saving the charge of 5 to io per cent, which we would have to pay , others to carry the stock for us. i We guarantee tie Lwi Prices. To be sure you are onto the original David Crockett principle, ; ALWAYS START IN AND STAY WITH I The Busy, Buzzing Bee-Hive, Julius Barnes & Co. 1 i Michigan Ave., LAPORTE. i■ . ~ i I V—t ^the r® MAJESTIC ■ flit RANGE. TRADE DARK RE&iST£»ta~— r.PRINCELYI 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. J REEGE & GO-

. . . Just received at . . . VINGENT’S k. I* I i' I A Fine Line of SIDEBOARDS, Bookcases, Chiffoniers and Chamber Suits. Anything you want in furniture, from a Clothesbar to a Parlor Suit. I have a line of Goods THAT CAN NOT BE EXCELLED IN PRICES AND QUALITY. Cull and be convinced.