St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 21, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 September 1895 — Page 1

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SOLDIERS’ REUNION. The Reunion at LaPaz a Great SuccessSudden Death of a Veteran Casts a Gloom Over the Affair. Our correspondent at LaPaz, Vinedresser, furnishes us the following particulars of the reunion at LaPaz on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The soldiers’ picnic on Tuesday was a grand success. There were more people in LaPaz than ever before on any other occasion. There were »< t less than 2,000. The Walkerton cornet band and a martial band enlivened the occasion with splendid music. A glee club sang a number of fine patriotic songs. Rev. Linville made an eloquent address of welcome, which after some more music by the glee club and the cornet and martial bands, was responded to by the invincible Jerry Hilderbrand in a manner that elicited great applause. The venerable Elder Peter Hummer was called upon, who spoke breifly of those trying times, when many husbands and fathers left their families to uphold the old flag. While he was not in the army he did a noble work at home. He saw that the soldiers’ wives and families were cared for. He frequently furnished them with provisions and ploughed their gardens free of charge. After some more music dinner was announced. The ladies deserve great credit for their untiring energy and labor in get ting up such a dinner. The ladies of Lapaz and vicinity can not be excelled in the culinary art. It was a dinner good enough for a royal court, and I suppose all did themselves justice in partaking of it. During the dinner hour a very sad event occurred. Mr. Cy Jones, an old veteran, retired from the table and fell down, was carried into a house near by, and soon expired. His body was taken to the home of Hiram Good win, whose wife is a niece of the deceased . In the evening it was taken to the house of his only living sister, a Mrs. Murphy, about seven miles southeast of this place. A little after Ip. in. the exercises from the stand were resumed. After some music by tLe bands and glee club, the Rev. Sam Gettig was called, who also made a speech which was highly applauded. He was an old soldier and a patriot in whom there is no guile. I forgot to mention the very interesting and orginal poem which was read amid much applause by Mr. Langenbaugh, of Plymouth; also a very fine recitation by Miss Minnie Davenport, daughter of James Davenport. It was entitled “From 1861 to 1865.” A council of war was held, and a sham battle fought, but not many old soldiers participated in this. It was decided to have another reunion next year. The people seemed to enjoy the occasion splendidly, until the sad event occurred above mentioned. Late Literary News. Fiction and travel are the strong points of the September Cosmopolitan, which, by the way, illustrates better than any previous number the perfec tion of its plant for printing a magazine of the highest class. Conan Doyle, H. H. Boyesen, and Chirk Russell are among the story tellers. A well known New York lawyer relates the story of “A Famous Crime”—the murder of Doctor Parkman by Profes- < sor Webster. A delightful sketch of ' “An English Country House-party” is from the pen of NinaLarre Smith—the house at which she visited being no less than the historic Abbotsford, still oc- ' copied by the direct descendants of Sir Walter Scott. “The Realm of the Wonderful” is descriptive of the ' strange forms of life discovered by science in the ocean’s depths, and is superbly illustrated in a surprising and marvelous way by the author, who is a member of the Smithsonian staff. An article on Cuba is timely. Without bothering the reader with unnecessary description of the famous yachts now so much talked of, The Cosmopolitan presents four full-page illustrations showing these noted boats. Thomas Moran again contributes a series of the most exquisite landscapes of western scenery, twelve in number, illustrating an article by Col. John A. Cockeiill, on “Modern Utah.” And it may be said that no more beautifully illustrated number of The Cosmopolitan has ever been given to the public. Notice. 100 farmers wanted to call at the Red Star and trade.

WALKERTON, ST. JOSEPH COMR INDIANA, SATURDAY, SEP. 7.’ 1895.

I.oca I Uriel's. The Globe clothing store has a new safe. New style sailors and children’s caps at Ida Beach’s. Don’t forget the Red Star when you want to buy peaches. The wife of County Auditor Robert Myler died in South Bend recently. See those nice writing tablets for two cents at Bellinger & Williams’. The law against killing prairie chickens and ducks is not now in force. James Lampson has moved back here after a residence of five months at Rolling Prairie. When your shoes need repairing take them to Joe Clark. He will do you a first-class job. Vincent’s have just received new carpet samples, embracing the latest and handsomest designs. Attention is called to the Globe’s ad. Summer clothing is being offered at reduced prices to close. Bellinger & Williams, druggists, have a new ad in this issue, to which your attention is directed. Come early to get the bargains at the Globe. Our summer clothing going at greatly reduced prices. Lunch or warm meals at all hours, also a full line of nuts, candies, fruits, cigars and tobacco at the Star bakery. Ross, Jarrell & Co. have something fine in the line of a bath tub. Gasoline burners are attached to heat the water. A neat canopy top buggy of the Studebaker make, brand new, will be, sold at a sacrifice. Call at the INDE PENDENT Office. John Neher, formerly a LaPorte athlete, and who figured in a sparring exhibition here about a year ago, died recently at Alexandria, Virginia, of heart disease. The Independent has just received some elegant samples of programs, folders, wedding invitations, fancy cards, etc. When you want anything in this line please remember us. Dr. Arlington is giving special attention to the treatment of chronic diseases and owing to the great increase in his office practice has concluded to devote the entire Saturday of each week to his office patients. Hereafter he will not answer calls to the country on Saturday. Chas. H. Boits, of South Bend, who was killed by the cars at the fair grounds crossing of the .Chicago anti Grand Trunk railroad, about two miles from South Bend, Wednesday, was absorbed in watching a burning barn on the Landis farm near by and did not see the train, and it is thought that the engineer neglected giving the crossing danger signal. The Walkerton schools began last Monday, and the small boy is now less conspicuous on the streets. Our schools are on the upward grade, showing constant improvement. The courses of study in the various grades as arranged by Principal Clem are systematic and show great care and excellent judgment in their preparation. New catalogues have been published by the Independent giving the courses of study, rules of government and other valuable information concerning the schools. The following corps of experienced teachers have charge of the schools for the ensuing year: William Clem, superintendent and principal; D. E. Rupel, grammar department; A. D. Swank, second intermediate; Christena Stickley, first intermediate; Lula Nichols, second primary; Rose Millard, first primary. 10 Doses 10 Cents. Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is so pleasant to take and withal so effective in results that when once tried nothing ever again takes its place. For constipation, indigestion, chronic sick headache, summer complaint or any trouble of the stomach or bowels, it leads all other remedies. You don’t have to spend a dollar to try this remedy. It is put up in 10c bottles and speaks for itself as well in a small as a large quantity. Regular sizes 50c and sl. For saie by Bellinger & Williams.

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CATHOLIC DEDICATiqK. Ac. A Pleasant Event—Dedication of thlN«w Bell and Confirmation Serviced On last Saturday, August 31, services were held at St. Henry’s T-W olic church in this place, the being the dedication of the vfew and also confirmation services. । op Rademacher, of Ft. Wayne,^W^^ ducted the impressive cerenio^Jes^Kj^ concluded with an eloquent propriate address. Father Krollwif Chesterton also assisted in the clemonies. A fine dinner was serveiW in Behrens’ grove, adjoining the chu|bhyard and a large crowd was present, many attending from a distance. Supper was served in the Fry bulking and the receipts amounted in air to about sll2. The church building Ivas lately enlarged and remodeled unit it is at present a very neat and suitaDe structure to which the new rich-tonPd bell is an attractive and useful requisition. Indiana Crop Report. The following is the Indiana wefther crop report for the week em|ng Sep. 2: “The early planted corn or than on poor land has matured too fast and fired and rain came too late to 14 of benefit. In some counties some of it has been cut, but. the late planted corn and the corn on favorable ground,lespecially the replanted, will undoubtedly be improved by the rains, and in general an excellent crop is still ptimised everywhere, especially if b«4ivy night frosts are delayed until after the middle of September. Pasturage and meadows are beginning to show gieen again, promising, with more rains in the future, a good fall pasturage. Apples and pears are in great almndnhce and cider-making has begun in ?,me localities.” Wellsboro to Boom The Valparaiso Star is authority for the following: Chicago capitalists have purchased several hundred acres of land at, the crossing of the Gran’ Trunk and Baltimore & Ohio railroads, near Wellsboro. They will commence immediately the work of laying out a town, the name of which has not yet been decided upon. Several manufacturing concerns have signified their willingness to locate their plants there. The project, has extensive backing and will make the town a “sure thing.” How Long Ago Did They Live? Two skeletons, supposed to be those of aborigines of this country, were un - earthed recently on a farm in Ross county, Ohio. They were ten feet be low the surface in a sitting position feeing the east, and near them were other bones supposed to be those of their favorite dogs. Each skeleton still held in its bony grasp a stone dagger and near by were numerous arrow heads. Evidently the skeletons had reposed there for centuries. They were taken up and sent to the Smithsonian institute. What’s the Matter with Starke County? Mrs. J. H. Peddycord brought in a specimen ear of corn raised on their place in Oregon township Starke county, about three and oneyinlf miles south of Walkerton. The eai is eleven inches long, eight inches in hhcnniference and contains 800 grain# L ^ ie whole cornfield is full of jnfp£? uc h ears - That’s not. bad for a dry seas^ 11 ^ or Starke county either, for th.matter. An Egotist. ■ Timmy—“ Paw, what is an egotist?” Mr. Figg—“He is the man who thinks he is smarter than any one else.” Mrs. Figg—“My dear, yon have that wrong. The egotist is the man who says he is smarter than any one else. All men think that way.”—lndianapolis Journal. C olony Meeting Notice is hereby given that a meeting will be held in Walkerton Monday evening, Sep. 9, to discuss the Georgia Colony project. Several speakers will be present. Everybody invited. Committee. Very Troublesome. Laxative “teas” are a bother. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is more convenient, pleasant to take and more effective. Try a 10 cent bottle, large sizes 50c and and $1 at Bellinger & Williams’, 1 All druggists sell Dr. Miles' Nerve Plasters.

Local llrtefM. Straw hats two for a nickel at the Globe. The very latest designs in window shades at Vincent’s. The Cottage Hotel, $1 a day. Mrs. Kellogg, proprietress. I Blank deeds and mortgages at the Independent office. High grade school books are on sale at Bellinger & Williams’. J. J. Clark, boot and shoemaker. Also covers and repairs buggy tops. The Walkerton cornet band played for the soldiers’ reunion at LaPaz on Tuesday. Buy your slates, pencils and tablets of Bellinger & Williams. They are the lowest. For Sale.—Forty acre farm two miles south of Walkerton. Enquire of Jack Cattling. The farmers are preparing to sow wheat. The rains have put the ground in good condition for ploughing and seeding. A body supposed to be that of James Clark, of the lost steamer, Chicora, was washed ashore last Saturday at Beaver Island, Michigan. Dr. Arlington is building an extension to the rear of his office. It will be 14 by 29 and will contain four additional office rooms. He will also build a veranda on the second story over this addition. September Bth to 11th, inclusive, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will sell low rate excursion tickets to Louisville, Ky., on account of the G. A. R encampment. Tickets will be good for return until October sth, 1895. For full information in regard torat.es stop over privileges and time of trains call on or address any B. &O. 'locket Agent, or L. S. Allen, Ass't Gen’l Pass’r Agent, Chicago, 111. Resolutions Whereas, Our beloved brothers, Charles Bose, .1. P. and J. Milton Barnhart, Seth D. Martin and Herbert Gage, have suffered the loss of those near and dear to them by death, Resolved, That we, the members of Walkerton Lodge, No. 263, K. of P, extend to our afflicted brothers the assurance of our sincere sympathy in this dark hour of their bereavement. B. E. Williams, ) H. A. Yerrick, - Committee. W. A. Endley, ) Pay Your Honest Debts A good deal pf just praise is being bestowed on Mark Twain for his declaration that he intended to pay every dollar lost through him in the failure of the book concern with which he was connected. That is manly and right. He is entitled to all praise, and more, especially so, because not a cent of what he owes could be collected from him by law. The man who contracts an honest debt, and does not make an honest effort to pay it, being able to do so, is no better than a thief, and only wants the opportunity to rob his benefactor. That is the view Mark Twain takes of it, and he is right. Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder A Pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. DR.KILMER’S (tool* KIDNEY LIVER Rheumatism, Lumbago, pain In joints or back, brick dust In urine, frequent calls, irritation, inflammation, gravel, ulceration or catarrh of the bladder. Disordered Liver, Biliousness, headache, indigestion or gout. SAVA NIP-ROOT invigorates, cures kidney difficulties, Bright's disease, urinary troubles Impure Blood, Scrofula, malaria, general weakness or debility. Swamp-Rootbuildsup quickly a run down constitution and makes the weak strong. CMBrnntee-Vse contentr of One Bottle, if not benefits^ Druggist* will refund to you the price paid. At Druggists, sOc. Size, SI.OO Size. “Inyallds' Guide to Health" free- Consultation free. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.

•wap Summer Clothing, Gents’ Furnishings STRAW HATS, TAN SHOES, Full line of Trunks and Valises, Are the new arrivals at “ T. J. Wolf’s. GASOLINE STOVES^ S™"' . . . Good Line of . . , ^.COOK STOVES AND RANGES.-^- Z We furnish the Garland Steel Range on Application. These ranges are Unexcelled. SMOOTH ^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. p ”,^ l ROSS JARRELL^& CO,

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