St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 20, Number 38, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 April 1895 — Page 1

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VOLUME XX.

HANNA. Sickness is on the decrease. Buff Applegate was able to go to work Monday morning. D. M. Barber was doing business in Wanatah Tuesday. General Randall spoke to a full house Tuesday evening on finance. Rev. Schroeder, of Wisconsin, poached at the M. E. church Sunday evening. We have four section gangs stationed here and each took on five men April 1. The ITanna creamery has increased one half in the amount of milk of one year ago. There are three new dm Hings being erected on Pleasant street this spring. Ed Chamber caught, and shipped to Chicago sl7 worth of frogs. Caught these all on last Friday night. Easter entertainment at the church Sunday evening. Songs and recitations by tiie children. The I. O. 0. F. lodge was instituted less than one year ago; has4omembers and the goat is used every Thursday evening conferring some degree. The I. O. G. T. lodge meets every I Monday evening and the bine ribbon every Saturday evening. Both are in a prosperous condition and asp doing all they can to lift up the fallen . O. F. S. TEEG ARDEN. E. W. Good will have no more logs sawed after this week for some time at this place. Mr. Good thinks of going where timber is more plentiful. Lemert & Co. & Johnson are preparing to build an addition to their tile sheds so they can run every day. Mrs. Cora Lemert has been to St. Joe, Mich., to see her sister whois very low with lung trouble. Daniel Gensinger is doing a good business in the way of exchanging flour for wheat. Mrs. Thompson, who has the happiest couple in town. Mr. Spitzer, of Walkerton, came to this place Tuesday. After a tworound knock out with his son in law returned only to come back on Wed nesday and take his daughter home with him. Mrs. Allen, one of the oldest ladies in this township, is very low at this writing. William Allen has returned from Wisconsin, where he has been working to help care for his mother. The postoffice of this place has been making seme very convenient changes. Jack. A Creedless Church. A new religious creed has been promulgated and a church established at Indianapolis. It will be known as the creedless church and articles of faith and the governing belief the golden rule. That there are many people who are in sympathy with such a belief no one will doubt, and that it will gather about it many followers goes without saying. A thoroughly creedless church lias been the dream of many and this new movement may prove the realization of their dreams.—Muncie Herald. Hicks Predicts a Rainy April. In his April weather predictions Hicks says unless the moon’s perigee on the 6th is a more potent storm breeder than full moon, tlie greatest

disturbances, 7th to 11th, will center on and next to the 9th . Heavy April showers and storms will be natural at this time. A cool wave with frost in northerly directions need not surprise in the rear of storms. For three or four days cool weather and a high barometer will prevail. About the 12th and 16th reactionary changes will take place, and the Mercury equinox, central on the 20th. will help to usher iu a period of cloudiness, storm and rain that will likely continue with little abatement until after the new moon on the 24th. The heaviest storms will occur from the 22nd to 24th. If it is quite warm, with south wind aud low barometer—which facts are most likely--dangerous storms are probable. For Sale.—One good road horse, four years old. Cash or good note. F. R. Wiley. Pattern hats at Ida Beach’s.

. THE NICHOLSON LAW. | Some Constructions of the Law by an Ex Supreme Judge. So many people are inquiring about the provisions of the Nicholson temperance law and the various constructions ’ to be placed upon the measure that Judge Byron K. Elliott, the ablest law--1 yer in Indiana, was recently interviewed upon the subject. He was asked: “Under the Nicholson bill can a saloonkeeper carry on any other business in the room where he has a bar?” “Section 2 of the act is very obscure,” was the reply. “It is difficult to say just what it means. It starts out by forbidding the sale of other things than intoxicating liquors in a room, but it provides that nothing in the provisions of this act shall be construed to forbid the sale of cigars and tobaccos in such places of business. It also provides that if the applicant for a license desires to carry on any other or different business he shall state the same in his application for license and the same may be granted or refused by the board of commissioners. “The rule is that penal statutes are to be strictly construed in the matter, and I am inclined to think, although I have some doubt upon the question, that a parly may be licensed to carry on other business in connection with the sale of intoxicating liquors. But that matter is left to the discretion of the commissioners. The author of section 2 doos not seem to have hud a very clear idea of what he intended to accomplish, and it will take a judicial construction to settle the meaning of the section.” “Does the United States government by collecting revenue from diuggists tor selling whiskey between quart and five-gallon quantities thereby extend to such druggists the right to sell beyond the possibility of statu interference?” “No. The state may regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors. Thu law recognizing the business of selling in^^jcaHng liquors is one requiring power of the sfa'lu is bITIJd thlFuiiiiii authorize it to regulate the sale within its own borders ami, in my judgement, to absolutely prohibit the sale, should the legislature deem absolute prohibi lion required by the best interests of the people of the state.” “Will one prescription from a repot able physician in the hands of the druggist only answer for the sale of spiiits in less quantities than a quart to one person a single time, or will the one prescription serve the druggist for many cases and an indefinite period?’' “No; the statute requires a prescription for each sale. The law can not be evaded, as I believe, by taking out a perpetual prescription from any doctor in the state.” Got Two Years. Daniel Hamilton, the man who robbed a man named Jabob Miller, at Littleton, Madison township, while with seven other tramps, was finished up in about an hour and a half Tues day by the court giving him two years in prison, $lO fine and two years’ disfranchisement . The other five men, companions of Hamilton, did not have the crime fastened upon them and were taken to Marshall county, to be tried there for riot at Bremen, the sheriff of Marshall county being on hand and taking charge of the lot. They thought that it was pretty tough to get out of one

itoubI H into another. Two years each will be about their dose.—South < Bend Timses. A Divided Pleasure. You take our remedy, which is pleasant to the 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 ceuts. (Large size 50c to $1,000) at Bellinger & Williams. MILES’ NERVE & LIVER TILLS Act on a new principle—regulating the liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves. A new discovery. Dr. Miles’ > Pills speedily cure billiousness, bad • taste, torpid liver, piles, constipation. Uneqnaled for men, women, children. Smallest, mildest, surest! 50 doses, 25 cts. Samples free at J. Emily’s. If you have a local item of interest hand it to the Independent, or slip it into the item box at the postoilice

Machinery Hall two doors Jest of the Famers’ Bank.

WALKERTON, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY APRIL 13. 1895.

I.Ot tL lIRIEFB. <. — William Stickley has been granted a pension. ' Ross, Jarrell & Co. sell genuine Oliver points at 30 cents each. Vincent’s have just received a full line of shades in the leading colors. The awning, the inevitable harbinger of warm weather, is being placed in position. The Walkerton schools may be continued until in June to make up for lost time. Plow points ground every day at Pitner’s carriage and wagon shops in LaPorte. Walker Place and family have moved into D. W. Place’s house in Place's addition. John I. Hoke Co. spring tooth harrows at. Machinery Hall. Warranted not to trail. If your buggy needs repairing or painting send for estimates to Wm. C. Pitner & Son at LaPorte. Grant Tank titled out Frash & Son, of Wakarusa, with an entire new stock of groceries last week. All those desiring to learn the art of shorthand address Wm. Clem, WalkerF. A. Dietl. The lakes and streams have been very low this spring, and the recent showers will contribute largely toward preventing a scarcity of water this summer. Bro. Zimmerman, of the Plymouth Independent, has decided to start a daily in that place. This will be the first daily that. Plymouth ever had. We hope it will prove a paying vent ure. I wish to inform the ladies of Walkerton and vicinity that I am now prepared to do dressmaking at my home on First street, north of school build ing. I kindly ask a share of their patronage. Mks J. W. Bbown. church , Saturday and Sunday at the usuary hours. Kev. Thomas, the presiding elder, will conduct the service. All are cordially invited. Alex Staples, of > mth Bend, will be in Walkerton about the middle of the I month and will be prepared to do all kinds of moving. Any one having any moving or raising will do well to see him, or address, A. Staples, at Walkerton. Alex Staples. The p< ople of >liliwell are waging war on the saloons of that place. It is reported that there are four saloons in the [ lace. That town must have a generous supply of that class of Indi- I viduals who do not allow their busi ness to interfere with their drinking. An egg measuring 8 inches around it the long way and (Lj inches the shoit way was brought to this office last Wednesday for inspection. The hen that distinguished herself by laying this egg belongs to Fred Schultz, of near Stillwell, and is of the Wyandotte breed. This breaks the record up to date. Next. Walkerton was again visited by tire yesterday. Two buildings burned in the heart of the village. We should think that it would be about time for the citizens to order a plant of water works. —New Carlisle Gazette.

Walkerton will have a good system oi mo ..r wpJnu a few months, or else present signs will fail. It has reached a point where Walkerton must have something of the kind. The Democrat, says the receipts for Col. Ingersoll’s lecture at Goshen fell short, of the S4OO guarantee, but adds: “Pope Bob agreed to settle on the per cent basis, which gave the engineers about $35 for their pains. The boys are loud in their praises of Ingersoll’s generosity.” The Plymouth Democrat gives this account of the blasphemous colonel: When he lectured here several years ago he said to the party who had guaranteed him the price he charged for his lecture: “Have you lost anything on my lecture here?” “No,” was the reply. “If you have,” said he, “say so. 1 don’t allow anybody to lose anything on me. lam no Christian!”

Solid Comfort and Garland, Jr., riding plows at Machinery Hall. Three papers one year for $1,50— the Independent, American Farmer and Woumankind. The Kankakee river is 123 feet and 1 inches lower than Laporte, according to the grading of the L. E. & W. railroad. South Bend District Epworth League convention will be held in Walkerton, June 5, 6 and 7. About 150 delegates are expected. DeW-jMansur and Barlow corn Planters at Machinery Hall. The BaHowAas a glass case showing the hills they are dropped. Next Sunday will be the third quarterly meeting at the M. E. church. Sermon' by Elder Ogden, and holy communion at night. Quarterly conference Monday at 9 o’clock. We ere better prepared than ever before to do tinning on short notice, having Iwo experienced tinners in our employ. Our prices are reasonable. T. J. Reece & Co. The only difference that we can see between the Majestic range and the Garland range is that one iias to wait for a emtomer while the other waits for an older. Ross, Jarrell & Co. Two very acceptable persons of Walkerton united with the U. B. church last Sunday evening. This j makes 72 persons Rev. Riley has received into the church on his charge this year. Frog farms are said to be a profitable industry. One is now being started* near Elkhart One dealer cleared $2,000 lust year. Frogs are always in good demand at about GO cents a dozen. The L E. & W. railroad will sell excursion tickets to Indianapolis, April ' 23 ✓’d^4, at one ami one-third fare r »und trip, on account of the fJl | '.'fc the Grand Chapter, Order I nr slag r ” Tickets good re TH^^hawiikn Enterprise h our nuthorfy for the following informa tion: “People put their hands over their u>mths when they yawn because . their great, grandfathers believed that ■ unless the sign of the cross was made before the mouth when a man vawned, the devil would fly down his throat.” “Six days shall thou labor," says the great lawgiver. To do good work, ' man must be nt his best. This coni dithsi is attained by the use of Ayer's ! Sarsaparilla. It overcomes that tired feellnf, quickens the appetite, imI proves digestion, and makes the weak strong. / A Clean \ Collar j One that you can keep clean all : • the time—a collar that does not ! ; wilt when you get over-heated; • j - That does nut fray on the edge, or j : tear out at the buttonholes, and ; i Lan be cleaned by simply wiping j i f>ff with 1 wet sponge or cloth. : l;xJr^hesc collars and culls arc made ■ ‘dKy covering linen collars or cuffs ■ ; yw both sides with waterproof j t fcciliAnid,” thus giving strength • ■ |nd durability. They are the only ; ; waterproof goods so made, and : i -every piece is stamped as follows: j ! It - TRADf J HpELLuIOIQ : Ask for this, and refuse to take j ; aßy imitation if you expect sat- : j refaction. If your dealer does not ; ■ keep them, send direct to us, en- : : ebsing amount, and we will mail • ■ wfei sample. Collars 25 cts. each. ■ : tuffs socts. pair. State size, and ; ! wicther stand-up or turned-down J v, collar is wanted. A i A THE CELLULOID CO., / ■ JU \ t

Have Cents and Save Dollars —rBy investing during our annual G^BARING SALE! M Inch will extend from now until jSthAPRILIIth This year finds us with more choice goods to close than any previous year in business owing to the f act that our fall trade was awfully hurt on account o our being bothered as we were with contagions diseases. Now you can buy all winter goods including our fine winter goods, " 7 Our Fine Winter Suits, Overcoats, Caps. Underwear; GLOVES, MITTENS, FELT BOOTS, . . . And all heavy garments at prices that . . . out all former Offers in our line. We ar e going to close out many things in winter goods regardless of price and will bo pleased to show ull who may call WHAT WE ARE DOINGI For Spring and Summer we are going to show you R Fi ue All Wo°l Black Clay PR V<■ v U Worsted Suits at W|, U U IN ALL DIFFERENT STYLES. Tailor Made Suits! which are cut, fitted and all made here at the low price of a ml will Lave at least 1,000 styles to select from. In made to order suits where y ur measure is taken and sent away for suits, as most clothing firms do, we can make your suits from FOURTEEN DOLLARS UP! ami can show you 3,000 -amples io select from, representing the best houses iu Chicago and New York. We have the latest things iu bats, iucludLg the square crowned stiff hat and the PASHA, the new tiling iu soft hats. We cau shoe anyone iu any kind and grade of shoe they may want, having ill stock a large variety of fancy shoes and a complete liue of shoes for the working man’s wants. We strive to please and guarantee our prices lower than others. T. J. Wolfe. GASOLINE STOVES E . . . Good Line of . . . ^COOK STOVES AND RANGES.^ We furnish the Garland Steel Range on Application. These ranges are Unexcelled. SMOOTH i BARBED WIRE Extremely Low Prices on Nails. FARMING IMPLEMENTS. See the New Champion Low Elevator Binder, the Birdsell Steel Skein Wagon and the Plymouth Patent Sand Skein Wagon. We have a full line of implements. Paints, Oils and Varnishes. r «“ T ROSS, JARRELL & CO

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