St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 20, Number 41, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 May 1895 — Page 5

IVwlUvitoii Jlarket. Corrected Weekly by ('has. M. Stephens. Eggs 10 Buffer 12 Lard 8 Green Hides 4 Potatoes 35 I Corti 40 I Clover Seed $4 50 to 5 00 I Wheat 55 Oats 28 Beans $l5O Rye 40 Onions 50 Chickens 7 j . J

LOCAL NEWS. Sample Copies With this issue the Independent sends out, sample copies to a number of people in the surrounding country who, for some queer reason, have never become subscribers to the paper. We simply adopt this as a plan for soliciting their subscript ions, and will continue the paper to their fiddress for four weeks on trial free of charge. At, the end of that time, if they feel that, they can stand it for a whole year, or for a less time, we kindly ask that they come in and subscribe, or to notify us whatever their intentions may be in the matter. Next Monday occurs the town election. Where do you get your letter heads and envelopes printed? Grandmother Barnes is bedfast with an attack of the grippe. Glenn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Granger, is quite sick with grippe. A large stock of whips just received at F. M. Ake’s. Trices from 10 cents up to $2.50. Fluted chiffon trimming (something new) in all the fashionable colors, at Ida Beach’s. An advertisement in the Independent is a paying investment. Try it and be convinced. Considerable sickness prevails in Walkerton and vicinity. The general complaint is grippe. D. W. Place will pasture your cattle during season of 1895 for $2 per head. Running water in the pasture.

L. A. Graffort moved hia family from North Liberty to this place the fore part of this week. They occupy Mrs. Giberson’s residence on Avenue E near the corner of Seventh street. The Nappanee News says that the B. & O. recently had a total wreck of a car load of eggs down in Ohio, which were shipped by George Freese’s Sons from Nappanee to the eastern market. The eggs had a fust cost value of about $l,lOO. The supper and ball given by the Catholic people on Wednesday evening was well attended and liberally patronized. An excellent supper was served in G. A. R. hall at 6 o’clock p. m., and also at 12 o’clock. The ball was held in Bender’s opera house. The occasion was a success in all respects. “A Hoosier’s Experience in Western Europe,” by Hon. John S. Bender, of Plymouth, is a very interesting book, containing entertaining descriptions of historic spots in Europe and incidents of travel which cannot fail to delight the reader. This book and the Independent for one year only $1.75. Call at this office and see sample copy. The report that the government pro-

poses to stop the printing of envelopes for private individuals is now making its regular annual ruu through the papers. There is no truth in the report and how it gets started so often I is a conundrum. The Ixdependsnt published this item regularly for several years, but finally seeing that there was nothing in it quit printing it. A number of towns are resorting to the scheme of having some public attraction on Saturday afternoons to

draw the people from the surrounding country. This is not a bad idea, especially for towns so situated that they can’t draw a crowd on Saturdays in the legitimate way—that is with good, big stocks of goods, low prices and a local newspaper to inform the people for miles around of these advantages. State Geologist Blatchley, in speaking of the unusual and most destructive development of apple tree lice in northern Indiana, says that the insect could be destroyed by spraying the trees with an emulsion composed of thirteen gallons of water, one of kerosene and one quart of milk, or with a tobacco tincture made by pouring boiling hot water upon a pound of tobacco and letting the mixture stand over night.

Buggy dusters as low as 35 cents at F. M. Ake’s. Bugg) dusters in large variety at Ake’s harness shop. y A nice line of garden plows at I R >ss, da reel I A < o. s. I Folt SALE -' good second hand I cook stove, (’all at this office. (’all at the Bed Star grocery and notion store for pure eider vinegar. | Triealim> trimming, (lowers, ribbons I and ornaments of the latest designs at I Ida Beach’s.

Hot bed plants, including cabbage, i tomato mid sweet potato plants, for ' sale by A. D. Swank. When your shoes need repairing take them to doe Clark. He will do you a first class job. Bring in you butter and eggs and receive the highest market price at the Red Star grocery and notion store. See those new rope halters at F. M Ake’s for 25- cents. 'l’hey will held the worst kind of a pulling horse. If you have a local item of interest hand it to the INDEPENDENT, or slip it into the item box at the postoflice Deer-Mansur and Barlow corn planters at Machinery Hall. I'he Barlow has a glass case showing the number of grains for each hill for five hills before they are dropped. Ed Sherland has bought a lot in Place’s addition on which he will build a residence 16 by 26 feet and 16 feet high. He will begin the erection of the building at once. George F. Steel, house painter, grainer and paper hanger. Kalsomin ing, etc., done to order. Work guar anteed to give satisfaction. Address box 27, Walkerton, Ind. Residence near the Pleasant Grove chapel. Make a paste by wetting flour with water and binding on a corn a few nights in succession is said to be a sure cure. The discoverer of the ahove desires newspapers everywhere to copy for the good of humanity.—Ex When fevers and other epidemics are around, safety lies in fortifying the system with Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. A person of thin, impure blood, is iu the most favorable condition to “catch” whatever disease may l>e floating in the

air. Be wise in time. Lost.—On Saturday, April 27, between the residence of Andrew Cunningham and town, one shopping bag containing one pair of gold glasses, a pocketbook containing some change, and ten dollar check book on Chas. M. Stephens’ store. The finder will be rewarded with live dollars by returning property to Mrs. Andrew Cunningham. The fortune teller who was here several days last week jumped the town without paying his board bill. That kind of people always turn out to be swindlers and frauds, but they can always find plenty of persons to encourage and patronize them, it seems. This fellow did quite a little business here telling fortunes at a dollar a head. The Independent clubs with the Cosmopolitan Magazine, one of the greatest magazines. The Cosmopolitan was one of the most widely circulated illustrated monthly magazines, in the world during 1894. No home is complete without the local paper, and one of the great illustrated monthlies representing the thought ami talent of the world. The Independent and Cosmopolitan will be furnished one year for $2.50.

At the recent teachers’ convention, South Bend, the following resolution received prominence: *We desire to express our approval and pledge our ! 1 support to all efforts to make the I public schools the schools of the peo--1 pie, free from political, sectional and I religious entanglements, devoted solely to the work of securing the most in- } telligent, conscientious and patriotic citizenship in those committed to uur 0 care.”

A meeting of township trustees and school boards of St. Joseph county held a meeting in the county commissioners’ room at South Bend on last Wednesday. The object of the meeting was the discussion of questions looking to the advancement of the school interests of the county. Papers were read bearing upon topics of educational purport and themes relating to the elevation of the standard of the schools were freely discussed, and with interest and profit to all present. The school system of St. Joseph county is second to that of no other county in the state and every indication points to the probability that this standard will be maintained. T. J. Reece, treasurer of the Walkerton board of education, represented this place at the meeting.

f Lean all steel lever harrows and the Steel King one-horse cultivators at. Ross, Jarrell & Co.’s. I A dispatch from Indianapolis of I May 2 says that a conference of the supreme officers of the Knights of I’yt Inas was held here yesterday. It was derided to wage war on the seceders from the order, who have started the Improved Order Knights of Pylh- ! ias. Chancellor ('ommamler Ritchie ! was in doubt about the wisdom pf bringing on a tight, but the other supreme otlieers insisted that no quarter should be given. The Argus has made inquiry of Hit* Attorney General whether saloon keepers should prepare their applications for license at the June term in accordance with the new temperence law, but that otfice declines to express an opinion, as he says he is likely to to be called upon to take aid ion iu courts concerning the matter. It is a question of whether the license will be asked for before or after the new laws are published ami come in force, and nobody can tell exactly when that will be.—Laporte Argus. Stop a Minute And consider if the pills (no matter what kind) you have taken for your constipation have really done you any good. Are you not more ami more liable to this trouble? Try Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin if you want sure relief. 10 doses 10 cents at Bellinger & William’s. Blocking Streets and Sidewalks. It will be well for city and village authorities to heed a decision of the Su preme court, which in part is as follows : No man has a right iu the management of business, whatever its character nor however necessary ami convenient it may be to constantly for any considerable portion of time, use the streets in front of the premises for the deposit of goods and thus interfere with its legitimate nse. Municipal corpora tions are bound to keep walks and highways in a proper state of repair and free from obstructions, so that they will be safe to travel, and if having notice of defects ami obstructions, they will be liable for injuries, provided that lie, who received the injury was himself, nt the time, in the exercise of due care.

Late Literary News. Rudyard Kipling will ahortiy return to India where he will prepare, for The Cosmopolitan, twelve article* to appear in the American and Cnglixli editions of that magazine. India is one of the most interesting of countries and Mr. Kipling is able to write of it as no one else. His work will be looked forward to with world wide expectation. Perhaps the most beautifnl series of pictures ever presented of the Rocky mountains will be found in a collection of fourteen original paintings, executed by Thomas Moran for the Muy Cosmopolitan. To those who have been iu the Rockies, this issue of The Cosmo politan will be a souvenir worthy of preservation. '1 his number contains fifty-two original drawings, by Thomas Moran, Oliver Herford. Dan Beard, H. M. Eaton. F. G. Attwood, F. O. Smali, F. Lix, J. H. Dolph, and Rusina Emmett Sherwood, besides six reproductions of famous recent works of art, and forty other interesting ilLnstiatious — ninety-eight in nil. Though the Cos ,mopolitan sells for bat fifteen cents, probably no magazine iu the world will present for Muy so great a number of illustrations specially designed for its pages by famous illustrators. The fiction iu this number is by F. Hopkin-

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- Ji; “• lb “ Nwlh N ’ " aN "' Wendesday “ ■ • iu of cm S " OUp w " d 8011 Clarence, in WulkXf,^ J- F Barnhart went to Columbus, . Uday f or examination in the postal service. Mrs. 11. Studemun, of Madison, Wis. is visiting here with her brother’ Charles Miller. Charlie Knott, of Sumption Prairie, was id town several days this week visitii)Mwith friends. MW Mary Reueman, of Garrett, is visit® here with her brother and x&ler-iu law, Mr. ami Mrs. Jack Rennau. Gewge Chapman went to Fort Waynk Thursday morning in answer to a dispatch stating that his mother was seriusly ill. Miss. O. H. Millard was in Chicago the fore part of this week studying new styles in millinery and buying new goods. Mrs. J. N. Black accompanied her. Miss Anna Quirk returned from Wanatah, LaPorte county, last Saturday, where she has been attending the seminary. She thinks of going to the Winamac seminary to continue her studies. O. FI. Downey, editor of the Albion Democrat, and also an ophtlialmist and refractiouist, was in this place last Tuesday, being on his way to Rochester. Mr. Downey thinks of making Walkerton one of the points on his monthly trips. Peter J. Krnyer, representing Cooley & McDonald, wholesale dealers iu stationery and all kinds of paper, of Plymouth, was in town in the interests of his firm last Monday. Mr. Kruyer is an old printer and a pleasant gentleman. George L. Smith lias gone on the road for a huge nursery establishment, of Kalamazoo, Mich. He went to Plymouth on Wednesday, where he will be located in the interests of the firm fora mouths.

Farmers should not let it slip their minds that the Walkerton Milling Co. are always iu the market for all kinds of grain at the highest market prices. Take your grain to the Walkerton Milling Co. Indiana Crop Bulletin Warm weather and a few showers were beneficial but rain is needed; wheat on favorable soil promises good crop, on clay ground it stands thin and spotted; plowing for corn nearly ended; planting begun in most countries. THE DEATH RECORD FVLMER. Jacob Fulmer died at his home in Elkhart last Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock. His death was the result of a stroke of paralysis which he suffered ’ about four weeks ago. During his period of sickness his condition was at all times so critical that no hope was entertained of his recovery and his death was momentarily expected. The attack rendered Mr. Fulmer physically helpless, he having lost the power of speech and the use of his limbs. The deceased was formerly a resident ofjWalkerton, having lived here for about 35 years. For the last three

or four! years he made his home in Eikhari> where his sou, Rev. S. C. FulmerU ß pastor of a church. The newH Fulmer’s death was received deep regret iu Walkerton, Where l|e had been for so many years a valued and influential citizen. The funeral services were held iu Elkhart on Thursday at 2:30 p. m., and the remains were brought here overtire Three I road Friday morning for burial. No regular services were held here, only the casket being opened at the grave that the remains might be viewed by friends. HIVELY. Mrs. Barbara Hively, widow of the late Jacob Hively, was born in Ohio Jan. 6, 1815, and died at her home near Teegarden, April 28, 1895, aged 89 years, 3 mouths and 20 days. She was married to Jacob Hively; to them were born a large family of children, the majority of whom survive. The late Mrs. George Henry, of this place, was a daughter of the deceased. Mrs. Hively was a member of the Brethren church and a good Christian woman. The funeral was held at the Stump church Tuesday, April 30, and the burial took place iu the Fair cemetery. Revs. Hilderbrand and Early conducted the services.

Machinery Hall is now open. Do not fail to call and see the fine display of farm implements. Second door west of Farmers’ bank. Notice of Administration. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the C.rctm Court of St Joseph county state of Indiana, Administrator Sa*d estate is supposed to be solvent Shiv 1 8 J C OSEPH V A ’ CRIPE - ADMrmSTRATOR. Shively & Cunningham, Attorneys. April 18th, 1895 J Noticeof Administration. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Joseph County, State of Indiana, admnustrstor of the estate of William M. Liggett and also of Ellen Liggett, late of St. Joseph eounty, deceasedThe estate of said Ellen Liggett is supposed to be solvent and the estate of William M. Liggett is supposed to be insolvent. SILAS GEORGE, May 2 1895. Administrator.

OUR SPRING STOCK oF_^Dry Goods, Carpets, ano FANCY GOODS, la low coming iu and bids fair to eclipse all previous efforts to supply the wants of our customers. In Carpets we have an unusually fine stock in store, bought at the Lozvest Market (Prices, thus saving the charge of 5 to 10 per cent, which we would have to pay others to carry the stock for us. We mntec lit Lowest Prices. To be sure you are onto the original David Crockett principle, ALWAYS START IN AND STAY WIIH The Busy, Buzzing Bee-Hive, Julius Barnes & Co. Michigan Ave., LAPORTE. WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW T* " i Cooking made Easy and a Pleasure by ' OU-. Fl using the Mimf STEEL E(AnSE mjESTIg. BUY ONE AND GIVE IT A TRIAL, We also have Barbed and Smooth Wire, Tinware, Hardware, Paints, Oils and Varnishes. Imperial Plows and Repairs. JEWEL GASOLINE STOVES. Remember the Sign of the Little Stove. T. J. REEGE & G®. I I I — . LESLIE BROS.— « * ® Bakers and Confectioners. 1 j Fresh (Bread, (pies, Cakes, Ice Cream and Soda Water, Fruits and .Nuts, also a fine line of Cigars. FINE LUNCH SERVED ^OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE.

YELLOW SEED CORN of Superior Quality at Mercer & Neal’s ELEVATOR. Remember that Mercer & Neal alwavs pay the highest market price for Wheat, Corn and other staple grains. ^FARMERS Will find it to their interest to deal with us.