St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 21, Number 3, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 August 1895 — Page 5

v aik< i ion liarket. CmrecU'4 Weekly ' y Chas. JI. Stephens. Eggs 10 Butter 14 Lard $ Green Hides Potatoes new ^0 Corn 37 | (’love! Seed H 50 to 5 00 , Wheat I Beir.’s’/ 65 ,o I Rye • • • • i On ions ne w 0u A; j Chickens ymmg 'e Wool.. .. ' 10 to 13 LOCAL NEWS. Cotton fly nets at your own price at Ake’s. Don’t let the flies bite your horses. . 'Squire George has been appointed al--of the estate of Mary M. McCarty. Don’t let the flies bite your horses when you can get nets at Ake's so •cheap. Surreys, buggies. road wagons and Coquilhird farm and truck wagons, at Machinery Hab. , FOR sale. A fresh milch cow. Call on or atlJrass, H. M. Smith, ( Walkerton, Ind. t The Epworth league will hold an 1 ice cream social at the residence of E- 1 Leibole next Wednesday evening. I am in the market tor all kinds of | ( poultry. Pay cash. I C. W. N. Stephens. । Our offer of the Inter Ocean and 1 Independent at f 1.60 for one year stall holds good. Take advantage of* it Vern Hardenbrook. of this place, and a man by the name of Greenburg will give a sparring exhibition at Brernen on the 16th inst. , The Warsaw Times complains that । many subscribers have actually stop- । ped their paper to get rid of lending it < to some one who is too stingy to buy it. . The LaPorte county court house I affair furnishes a wholesome lesson ‘ for St. Joseph county to profit by. The 1 people of this county don’t want any monkey business in this court house matter. 1 The suit brought against the town o£ Walkerton by Ella McMasters, who fell and broke her arm on a defective sidewalk several months ago, will be brought up fortrial at the next term of the St Joseph circuit court. The < damages are placed at SSOO. I The five months old child of Mr. and ' Mrs. Charles Pool, of Oregon township, ( Starke county, died on August 3, of ( cholera infantum. Burial occurred at , the Grovertown cemetery on the 4th, Rev. J. H. Hildvbe: and officiating. The South Bend Tribune, of Monday, says: ‘‘At a meeting to day of the Northern Indiana & Southern Michigan Agricultural society the majority voted against holding a fall race meeting. Au effort is still on foot, however, looking to a fall meet." Mr. and Mrs. LaFeber were given a very pleasant surprise by the A . 11. C. ladles last Saturday night. The president in behalf of the order presented Mrs. LaFeber with a beautiful rocking chair. After refreshments the guests returned home all feeling they had enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Rev. J. F. Sullivan, of McCormick seminary, Chicago, will preach at the Presbyterian church in this place Sunday. Aug. 18. There is some prospect, though the matter is not yet settled, that Rev. Sullivan will become pastor of the Walkerton Presbyterian i church. He was formerly a lawyer at I LaGrange, this state, and is said to be j sr ‘ane speaker. Lewis Paul, Sr., is laid up in bed, as : the result of an accident which occurred to him about two weeks ago. He was leading a bull from his barn I when the animal ran ahead of him and in going out of the door squeezed Mr. Paul up against the barn causing an injury to his spine. Mr. Paul thought his injury was of no consequence at the time, but he has been growing gradually worse and at this writing —Wednesday— is confined to his bed. There are two kinds of hand-shakers that one meets occasionally that he would just ns soon not meet. The one in offering you his hand holds out one or two fingers in a grudging sort of way that sends a cold chill running up your spinal column. The other is the fellow who doesn’t take his hand away but lets it remain helplessly in yours, leaving you to wonder what to do with it and how you are ever going to get away.

Talk more about, waler works and less about the weather. One short horn bull, good stock, for * sale. Call on J. Hilderbrand. When you have a pump to repair , call on Charles Shealsley. He guarani tees his work. j The Walkerton Milling Co. is always in the market for grain sit the i highest prices. Hollow horn is unknown where Dr. Hess’ Stock Food is used. For sale by the Walkerton Milling Co. You can buy dusters nt your own price at Ake’s. Come and be convinced. Have got to close them out. When you are ready to put up your fruit remember that you can get the best glass cans in the market at the lied Star. A bicycle rider says: “I've heard a good deal about, the bicycle displacing the horse and wagon, but I tried it and failed.” The new Hon e dump .scales sit the Walketton flouring mill sire completed :md work admissibly. Farmers are in vited to call and test the new scales. LaPorte Argus: Some of the farmers on the Kankakee marsh sire experiment ing with alfalfa and think it is going to prove well adapted to that kind. A gentleman representing a number of insurance companies was in town last Thursday sizing things up. The rates will be increased in some pints of town. August Schlaag, of South Bend, was drowned while bathing in Lake Michigan sit St. Joseph, Mich., a few daysago. He and his wife had gone there on sin excursion. A call is published for a meeting of the farmers of St. Joseph county at the court house in South Bend Saturday, August. 17, at 1 p. m., to discuss the couit, house question. The kite Indiana legislature passed si law requiring township trustees to publish in some newspaper of general circulation si statement of all expenditures during the year ending August 1. For Sale.- Twenty acres of good land, till, improved, located 2A miles northwestof Walkerton. Would make a tine truck farm. Good, rich soil.

Will be sold very icasouabh*. Call on or address A. E. Cripe, Walkerton, Ind. For Sale.—3s acres of land in Oregon township, 20 acres under eul ’ tivation, 15 acres in low ground. For particulars call on Mrs. J. Lancaster at Noah Smith’s or send your address to E. G. Lancaster, Box 261, Walkerton, Ind. Easy payments, Desire |250 cash, the rest in 18 months. Dr. Hess' Stock Food is a scientific preparation. You should have it on hand. it will keep your horse healthy and in good condition. It is good for all kinds of stock. The dealer will refund your money if you are notsatisfied if used as directed. For sale by Walkerton Milling Co. T. J. Wolfe is having a one story , frame building erected on Lis vacant lot in the upper block which will be , occupied by Chas. Farver with a black- t smith shop. The size of the building । will be 20 by 40. Granger & Owings ( are also putting up a building by the , side of it for their tin shop. Dimen- , sions, 18 by 30, one story high. ( It is reported that Frederick Robertson, of near Teegarden, has invented a machine which embodies the principles < of perpetual motion. We fear Frederick is doomed to severe disappointment if he thinks he has discovered ■ real perpetual motion. That is something that the greatest scientists of the world gave up long ago as an impossibility. '■ Michigan City Dispatch: Since the ’ storm of Friday three sacks of flour, a ' ship's buckle and several incandescent ’ lamps which were aboard the Chicora were washed ashore at Pier Cove, near St. Joseph. The point on the shore where the articles were found is off the place where the searching party’s drag caught when they were searching for the sunken hull. The find will be investigated, and in all probability the 1 search will be again started in August. Mrs. Catherine Richeson, sister of Mrs. S. J. Nicoles, of this place, died at her home in New Waverly, Ind., on July 31, of apoplexy. Her death was very sudden and unexpected, as on the morning of the same day that a telegram was received announcing her death Mrs. Nicoles received a letter from her sister stating that she was arranging to come to Walkerton on a visit. Mrs. Nicoles and her daughter, Mrs. Will Tank, were at New Waverly to attend the last sad rites.

I Let’s see. When the wheat is all cut smd the most, of it marketed, isn’t . it “after harvest ?” Wesley Dare and family have moved into the Rupel residence, recently vacated by Charles Robbins smd family. Aid your horse to perform his work willingly by toning him up with Dr. Hess’ Stock Food. For stile by the Walkerton Milling Co. X incent's request all those owing them to conn* smd settle their accounts. They have accommodated you. It, is your time l<> accommodate them. George F. Steel, house painterlf grainer and paper hanger. KalsomiuU ing, etc., done to order. Work guilt-* indeed Io give sat isfact ion. Address! box 27, Walkerton, Ind. Residence] near the Pleasant Grove chapel. a Oue hundred and twenty people* went from this place to Plymouth!' last Wednesday. But everybo^k went, either mi business or to viw friends. We couldn’t find one thia was going toseo t he elephmit. W .. Mis. Rosa Shafer, of Grovertown, aunt of Mrs. 1). S. O'Brien died at thill residence of I). S. O’Brien at 7:3(11 o’clock this morning of malarial fever! aged 54 years. The remains will be taken to Grovertown for burial,—Plymouth Daily Independent, Aug. 5. The I ndependent is less than three cents a week, and it is a small piece of business to annoy your neighbor by borrowing the paper. If you are too poor to contribute less than three cents a week towards the support of your local paper let us know and we will send it to you free of charge. Two hundred thousand dollars, providing the money was all spent. Hgitimately, would be a good, round sum for the construct ion of a court hoiiA* in St. Joseph county. This amount, would be sufficient to build a large, handsome, safe and substantial building. suited to all the demands of the county’s business for all time to come. Dr. A. F. Schafer, of South Bend, who lately returned from a visit to the noted hospitals of Europe, is again giving his full attention to the practice of his specialties the eye, ear, nose and throat. He also fits spectacles Ly the latest improved methods. Office hours 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m., 7 -to Bp. m.; 2t03 p. m. Sundays. Oflfee in Oliver opera house block. A

That Lecture. Rev. G. Sicknfoowe, late of PortlAg Oregon, will deliver his great lecture on Chinn, the people, their customs and habits, their idols and manners of worship, laws and execution of criminals, marriage and divorce, etc , etc. Mr. Sickafoose spent ten years us a missionary on the Pacific coast among the Chinese and nine months in Canton, China, and is therefore prepared to give thrilling things of interest about that great nation. It is hoped that all the Christian people will cooperate ami make the service a success. We invite all outside of any church to come and share this feast with us. No admittance will be charged at the door, but all are retpiested to bring an offering for the collection at the close. 'There will be many articles used in Oriental countries shown, which will interest you and your children. Lecture will be at Tyner Saturday evening at 8 o’clock, Barber Sunday morning at 10:30. Walkerton Sunday evening at 8 o’clock at U. B. church. Come early to get seats. Delicate of Flavor. Refined and perfect in its effects is Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, the sure cure for constipation, indigestion and sick headache. Try a sample bottle at Bellinger & Williams’. Farmers Take Notice. I have made arrangements with the Nappanee Milling Co. to buy wheat for them at this place and will be ° pared to take your wheat nt all and pay you the highest market ^lice. I will also continue the flour exel&Dge as before. Remember the flour is guaranteed to me and if you get a batch of bud flour you will confer a favor by returning it to me. Flour for sale at $2 00 per hundred. Daniel Gensinger, Teegarden, Ind. NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION OVER THE I. I. &, I. R R. An excursion to Niagara Falls and return will be run over the I. I. & I. R. R. on Tuesday, August 20, 1895 by special train leaving Streator 1.45 n. m., Kankakee! p. m. and arriving at Niagara Falls about noon the next day. The round trip rate from all I. I. &I. stations will be $7.50. Sleeping car rate $3.00 per berth. For full information as to return limit of tickets, stop overs and time of trains, apply to any 1.1. &I. agent or the under-signed. S. S. Whitehead, G. P.A., Kankakee, 111.

- ' I'eiNonal Pointi* F.d I 1 inch was at Nappanee on Thursday. •Ristin Myers, of Teegarden, was iu town TuesdayMiss Anna Shoemaker is visiting at Bariua, Mich. Anson Frame, of Chicago, is visiting with relatives here. Hi. M. A. Schutt, of Michigan City, was in town a few hours on Tuesday. I Mr. and Mrs. Brubaker, of South Bend, are visiting with their son, Dun ' Brubuker. Miss X erdie Brady and brother Firm pne visiting with their grandparents at Harvey, Hl. Mr. W hitmer, the organizer for the ■ Knights of the Maccabees, was in town ■ hist Wednesday. ’ On a Taylor and family, of near North I Liberty, were visiting with relatives I here hist Sunday. Miss Mary "Young returned on Fridav evening of Inst week from a visit of several days at Knox. - Master Frunky Brandenburg, of Chicago, is visiting with the family of Mrs. Elizabeth Rensberger. Miss Louisa Rensberger, of Chicago, is at home on u visit. She will return to the city in n few weeks. Amos Stevenson and wife have moved to Knox. Mr. Stevenson has opened a flour and feed store iu that place. Mr. mid Mrs. Andrew Groshuus, of Smith Chicago, were visiting with relatives in this place a few days this week. Mrs. Ira Berringer, of Goshen, spent a few days with the Misses Clara and Louisa Rensberger, returning home Monday. Aleck Lapierre, of South Bend, was in town over Sunday with Mrs. LaPierre, who has been visiting with her runny Walkerton friends for several days. Charles Restoriek and family left heie on I Imrsday for Topeka, Kan., where they will nuiKe their future home. Charlie will work on the railroad as brakenuui. Miss Manda Fiery returned to her home in Goshen after a few days’ visit ! with Mrs. Elizabeth Rensberger and family. Miss Fiery is n cousin of Mrs. I Rensberger. C. I. Bailey, formerly a merchant of this place, was visiting with his old fiieiid, Allen Beall, Sr., a few davs this week. Mr. Bailey is now a resident of Chicago. •I ' is well. Edna I>le and Miss Lyda Noble, of this place, took the L. E. A W . excursion train for Niagara Falls last Thursday. Miss Grace Lampson, of LaGrauge, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. 'Georg • Kern. She expects to go to Col undo for the benefit of her health, which Las been failing for several mouths, John C. WoltT went to LaPorte on Friday to buy the undivided one half of the old homestead owned by Lis father, the lute Frederick Wolfl. ILe farm is located five miles north of this place. George Flood, of North Liberty, was in town on Wednesday. He had just returned from a trip to San Antonio, Texas, where lie was visiting with Lis brother ami looking after business mat tel s. Among those who went, from this place on the excursion to North Dakota, hist Monday, were the following: Elder Daniel Whitmer and daughter and sou, Alzina and Merrill, of South Bend, David Steel and wife, Marion Whitmer and Eil Kale, Henry Walter andson, of North Liberty, Joseph Zeutz, Chris Bowman and son, of LaPaz, Walter Moriis, of Teegurden, Samuel Cripe and daughter, of Plymouth, Link Rupel, “Fat” Taylor and Tom Myers, of Walkerton. —— 'l‘lie county commisHioiH’i's at a reenut meeting decided to employ some accomplished architect to look over the plans for the new court bouse as drawn by Rusli & Co. Is this u bluff? । Awarded Highest Honors—World’s Fair. DR, CREAM BAKING POWDEH MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Ft ee from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant 40 YEARS THE STANDARD.

Bee-Hive Obsevations. ( 1 yopheciez of hot weather are “in the airy Old (Probabilit Les is sure of it. We guessed so much and have made arrangements accordingly. “iQiQle” “Airy,” “Rummer” SUGGESTS A COMFORTABLE Summer Corset. DOTTED SWISS, DIMITIES, LINON d’ INDE, PLISSE, WHITE PARASOLS, Give an appearance of coolness that is restful to the observer. White Chamois Gloves, White Undressed Mosquetaire Gloves, White Mitts and Fans. All help the finishing touches of the complete toilet. ^MIbbINERY^ Not “two for a nickel." We are not running “a nickle in the slot” business. We are selling a dollar’s worth of goods for a dollar. The reason we have such a RELIABLE TRADE is that “you can’t fool all the people all the time," and "all the people are not fools.” For the Latest, the Best, the Cheapest Values, and to find what you want visit the BUSY, BUZZING BEE-HIVE. Julius Barnes Co. Michigan Ave., LAPORTE.

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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 & GOLESLIE BROS.— . . e Bakers and Confectioners. Fresh (Bread, Fies, Cakes, Ice Cream and Coda Water, Fruits and dints, also a fine line of Cigars. ^^FINE LUNCH SERVED. OPPOSITE POSLOFITCE. FARMERS!^I . . EXAMINE CEXXIXGUAM'S . . - CORN PLOWS, Cultivators, Harrows, Breaking Plows, Mowers- Binders- Machine and Plow Repairs, LANDPLASTER AND FERTILIZERS, o

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