St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 21, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 February 1896 — Page 4

Clje Jndepenbent. WALKERTON. INDIANA. FEB. 8, 1896. W. A. ENDLEY, Editor. A proposition before the Chicago city council providing for a reduction of street car fare to three cents has been defeated. It is said that Armour & Co., of Chicago, are buying up all the corn they can get. There is no doubt good prospects for a rise in the price of corn. It is quite certain to be no lower. The democratic state central committee of Illinois has indorsed Potter Palmer for the German mission, to succeed the late Ambassador Runyon. Gomez, the Cuban leader, in an interview with an Inter Ocean correspondent, said: “I am pleased to welcome an American newspaper man, but J don't know what I would do to an American congressman who might visit my camp.” The idea of the Uniited States purchasing Cuba, which was first advocated By the Chicago Journal, seems to be growing in favor. Some of our leading statesmen, John Sherman among them, appear to regard the matter of sufficient merit to be worthy of consideration. Ex-President Harrison, in a letter to Chairman Gowdy, of the republican state committee, gives his final decision in regard to the presidential nomination. He positively declines the use of his name at the St. Louis convention, and wishes this to be understood as a final and sincere expression upon this question. Mr. Harrison says that he has never had any desire to return to the white house since he left it. Dr. Arthur Duestrow, a St. Louis millionaire, has been sentenced to hang for the murder of his wife and child about two years ago. The case has attracted widespread attention, on account of the conspicuous social position of the murderer and the atrocity of the crime. An attempt to prove the murderer insane failed. The result of this case is interesting, as it shows that justice is sometimes more powerful than money. General Lew Wallace has decided to enter the contest for the United States senatorship from this state. His name will carry with it great prestige and he will no doubt receive an influential support. The other republican candidates pominently mentioned for the senatorship are C. W. Fairbanks and Wg^McThe recent decision—of supreme court by which the present apportionment of the state is knocked out <uay change the senatorial situation somewhat and involve it in troublesome complications. John W. Gowdy, the newly elected chairman of the republican state com mittee, is a farmer residing in Rush county. Prior to 1890 he was an tin known quantity in Indiana politics out .side of his own county, where he had filled the positions of sheriff, auditor and chairman of the republican county committee. He owns a small farm near Rushville. His ascendancy to a leading position in state polities has been rapid, and is due largely, it is said, to his success in enlisting the majority of the smaller politicians throughout the state in his cause. Joseph R. Dunlop, editor and proprietor of the Chicago Daily Dispatch, has finally got himself into very close quarters on the charge of sending obscene literature through the mails. The obscene nature of some of the advertise--ments appearing in the Dispatch is the basis of the charge brought against Dunlop. These advertisements were decidedly flagrant, and it is a matter of surprise that the Dispatch has been allowed to go so long unchallenged. The case was tried in the United States district court and the jury rendered a verdict of guilty on Tuesday morning. Dunlop’s attorney made a motion for a new trial, which may not be granted. Should the verdict remain Dunlop’s punishment will be very heavy. All who sympathize with the Cuban insurgents will be glad to know that the -United States senate on Wednesday to*»k favorable action regarding the recognition of the rights of the belligerents. Should the house of representatives ^COncur in this action, the Cuban cause will have gained something, as the recognition of a great nation like the United States will carry with it great weight and be influential in giving •character and dignity to the Cuban re bellion. The resolution of the senate is as follows: Resolved, By the senate (the house of r-presentatives concurring) that in the opinion of cengress, a condition of public war exists between the government of Spain and the government proclaimed and for some time maintained by force of arms by the people of Cuba: and that the United States of America should maintain a strict neutrality between the contending powers, and accord to each a <•>” I' ’ e[ V I— ojO I* c . 7o I a? I o§«Ev.'JS|

Now that Ex-President Harrison, by his own declaration, is out of the presidential race, McKinley, Cullom, Allison & Co. no doubt heave deep sighs of relief. And well they may. The United Order of Foresters, who held a meeting in Masonic temple, Chicago, January 29, is eighteen months old ' and has a total membership of nine f hundred. There were sixty-two repre- • sentatives present at the Chicago meeting- ________ Now that Governor Levi P. Morton f is really a Presidential candidate, the - dispute as to whether or not he wears 1 a wig will have to be settled. We can’t go into this campaign and have a hair restorer platform flashed upon us at the last moment. -Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. Architect Rush, who prepared such extensive plans for the new court house - at.South Bend, has been thrown over- . board to perish with the parchment. ’he commissioners have learned a thing ‘neb two about building contracts^hnd will ’ now go to work on a sound business i basis. --Goshen Democrat. Mr. Rush can afford to be "thrown overboard to perish,” with about $7,000 in his inside pocket. The indications, as viewed by commercial agencies, point to better trade conditions in the near future. The uncertainty of congressional legislation is undoubtedly responsible largely for the present dull times. The latest report of R. G. Dun A Co., generally very good authority, is very encouraging. This report, under date of Jan. 30th, says: “Though business is still waiting, there are some signs of definite improvement. It is now believed that the first payment for bonds will cause no further pressure and the money markets are easier as respects loans on collateral, though the difficulty of making commercial loans still checks operations. But large maturities at the end of January have been met more satisfactorily than was expected and merchants and bankers report that the signs promise a good spring trade. No increase appears as yet in the demand for the principal products, unless for some forms of iron and steel, in which good contracts have been made this week. Uncertainty as to Congressional action still affects both industries and com merce, but the increase in inquiry and the reports of dealers are deemed assur ance of large trade coming whenever the uncertainty is over." Water Works Meeting. The directors of the Walkerton Water Works Company called a meeting of the stockholders in Bender's hall on Thu re day evening to get the sentiment of the stockholders in regard to deepor shallow wells. President Wolfe called the meet ing to order and Secretary Clem record ed the minutes. After quite a discus sion of the question a vote was taken, the majority of the stockholders showing their preference for shallow wells. The size of the pipe to be used was left to the judgment of the directors. It was the sentiment of the meeting to have speci fications drawn to include both brick and steel derricks, that bids may be received on both. Other discussions on general points followed. Death of John Osborne Akin. John Osborne Akin was born in the state of New York, June 3, 1817. and died in Walkerton Feb. 3. 1896, aged 76 years and 8 months. He came to Indi ana over fifty years ago, and has been a resident of this locality about 35 years. He had four brothers and one sister, all of whom are dead, except the sister, who is now in her 83d year. Mr. Akin was twice married. His first wife, Mary Stephens, died in 1864: His second wife, Mrs. Catherine Woodberry, died in 1884. He was the father of two children, a son, who died some twelve years ago, and a daughter, the wife of James L. McDaniel, with whom he spent the last twelve years of his life. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years. He was one of the early settlers of this locality and was an authority on matters i pertaining to the early settlement of this region. He was a man who was held in high esteem by all. The funeral was held at the M. E. church Wednesday at 1 o'clock, p. m., Kev. Stockbarger officiating. Inter ment in Walkerton cemetery. 1 For Sale or Rent. My residence in Walkerton located f near the L. E. &W. depot. Will sell very ! cheap or rent at reasonable price. , Sarah E. Wolf f. Liquor License Notice. The under.-igned hereby gives notice to the citizens of the third ward in the town of Walkerton, in St. Joseph connty, Indiana, and to the citizens of the town of Walkerton, and Lincoln Township, of said connty of St. Joseph, and State aforesaid, that he will apply to the Hoard of Commissioners of St. Joseph county, Indiana, at the March term of said Board, for a license for one year, to sell spiritous, vinous and malt liquors, in a less quantity than a quart at a time, to be drunk on the premises of the undersigned, situate as follows, to-wit: Ina room twenty-two feet front, by eighty feet in length, facing Avenue F. in said town of Walkerton; the said entire room being the first story of a two story brick building fronting on said Avenue F. and situate on the following described part of lot number thirty- « three tn the original plat of the town of Walkerton, l in St, Joseph county, Indiana, to-wit: Commencing on the north-east line of said lot, at a point twenty-two feet north-west of the north-east corner thereof, thence south-westerly, parallel with the south-east hue of said lot, one hundred and sixtyfive feet to tn alley, thence north-westerly twentytwo feet, thence north-easterly, parallel with the ; first described hue, one hundred and sixty-five feet, । to Avenue F, thence south-easterly along said Av ; enue, twenty-two feet to the place of beginning, m I • the ‘.own, towhship, county and state aforesaid. ; 1 4..,1 ... >■ Je^i'/HNI nrivec further notice that at j E oil

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For Sale.—Twenty acres of good land, all improved, located miles north west of Walkerton. Would make a fine truck farm. Good, rich soil. Will be sold very reasonable. Call on or address A. R. Cripe, Walkerton, Ind. Liquor License Notice. 1 lie undersigned hereby gives notice to the citizens of the third ward in the town of Walkerton, Indiana, and to the citizens of the town of Walkerton, and Lincoln Towrship, St. Joseph county, Indiana, that he will apply to the Board of Commissioners of St. Joseph county, Indiana, at the March term, for a license for one year, to sell spiritoils, vinous and malt liquors in a quantity less than a quart at a time, to be drunk on the premises of the undersigned, situate as follows, to-wit: In a room Sixteen feet and eight inches front, by eighty-four feet in depth, facing Avenue F, in said town of Walkerton. The entire room aforesaid, being a one story frame building, fronting on said Avenue F. and situate on Sixteen feet and eight inches in width off of the north-west side of lot number thirtyfive in the original plat of the said town of Walkerton, in Si. Joseph county, Indiana. And the undersigned gives further notice that at the same time, he will apply to said Board of Commissioners for the privilege of carrying on within ~...1 room a lunch counter, the sale of cigars and tobacco, and for the privilege of running a pool and billiard table. JOHN WOLFENBARGER Dated this Bth day of March, 1896. - THE; Fanners’ Bank, Wai.kl'Kion, Ind., JOHN !•;. JOHNSON, MORMAN JOHNSON. V. niOMI'SON TURNER. Cashier Domi h gmiernl bunking biisinenH; buvH nml hpllh exclinngp, innkos col lections on all points st lowest possible expense. Accounts of imliviihinls anti c*i'|>oridions solicited.

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