St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 22, Number 3, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 August 1896 — Page 5

ty Advertisers in the Independent have the privilege of changing their advertisements as often as once a month at least. When they are allowed to run month after month without any change they become stale and unprofitable to both the reader and advertiser. The public are eager to read fresh, newsy ads. that are to the point and every business man should not neglect to attend to the matter.

I OCAL NEWS. Try the Walkerton Independent cigar. The bank front is being neatly repainted. Timothy and clover seed for fall sow ing at Machinery Hall. Willis Groehans has opened a barber shop in Fry’s building. A nice assortment of candies and best brands of cigars at the Domestic bakery. Wolfenbarger's livery stable is being ( enlarged with an addition on the west ]

side. Jack Cattling has realized $l5O from t ie huckleberry marsh on his place this s ason. _ There will be preaching service at Barl>er Saturday evening and at Tyner Sunday morning. A cooling shower came Thursday eve ning which sent the mercury down about ten degrees. The Boston Dry Goods store, South Bend, makes the announcement that its summer gixvds must go. See ad. T. J. Wolfe, the clothier, is making his annual clearance sale, and you will get particulars in his ad, in this issue. The famous Hoosier Shoe and Hoe Grain Drills for one and two horses, with prices right, at Machinery Hall. If you want to buy a mower remember that the Ideal ball and roller bearing is the beet in the market. At Machinery Hall. The date of the game of ball between the Walkerton club and the Senators at South Bend has been changed from Aug. 23 to the 16th. Mart Wolfe has moved the house he bought of Ed Grider onto his lot adjoining A. C. Hardenbrook’s property. He is fixing it up neatly. The I. O. U. club of LaPorte, played the Nonpareil nine of Chicago at La Porte last Sunday, the score being 18 to 3, in favor of the former. Will Clem, assignee, began invoicing the Reece hardware stock Wednesday morning. Harry Owen and Bert Williams were selected as the appraisers. Lice are working in the pickle vines in this locality and causing considerable damage. In some places the vines are also being injured by a large black bug, which eats into the heart of the stem. The Walkerton cigar factory now keeps four people busy. Miss Lizzie Leslie is : the latest addition to the force. The factory is turning out excellent brands of cigars for which the local dealers find ready sale. The Coates Manufacturing Co. had 500 circulars distributed by Mr. Casad from the balloon last Saturday. On the back of one of the bills was the number 203. which called for a prize a Sunbeam washing machine all complete. This bill was found Saturday evening about 7 o’clock by Fred May on Ed May’s farm two miles southeast of Walkerton. Dr. Poffenbarger has returned from Fitzgerald, Ga., where he located several months ago. There are some things he likes about that country, but he thinks it has more drawbacks than advantages. The water is poor and the climate uncongenial the greater part of the year to northern people. Hundreds of people are leaving there. Fitzgerald, which had a population of about 8,000 last March, now has barely 4,000. He says the land in the locality of Fitzgerald must be fertilized about three years before it is productive. JohnUUery's horse, which was hitched j at the south side of Vincent’s furniture I

store, was frightened by an L. E. A W. train Tuesday evening about 7 o’clock, and broke the hitch strap, running pell j mell down Seventh street and around on Avenue E to the residence of George Leslie, where it ran into a post and was separated from the buggy, which was badly damaged. The horse jumped over the fence into Mr. Leslie's yard and ran cross-lots to where Mr. Hunt lives. It was quietly helping itself to some of the garden truck when found. The horse received only 7 a slight injury on one of its hind legs.

Jack Cattling’s horse, while standing back of Stephens’ grocery store last Saturday evening about five o’clock, was frightened by a Lake Erie train and ran around on Avenue F and upon the sidewalk in front of the bank and was stop ped in front of Ake’s harness shop by running in between the hitching rack and a box. Allen Beall, Sr. and Mr. Good, who were sitting in front of Beall’s meet market, were struck by the buggy and knocked from their chairs, but were not injured. The horse was stopped just in time to prevent a serious affair, perhaps, as a great many people were on the sidewalk and the chances were that somebody would have been hurt. The only damage done was to the buggy.

•I. A. Williams has purchased a cai load of cider barrels, which will bo foi sale. Daisey, New South, Deering, Plano and Thomas hay rakes to select from at Machinery Hall. The American steam laundry can not be excelled. Leave your orders at Cripe’s barber shop.

For thirty five dollars you can get a new Deering mower at Machinery Hall. Fully guaranteed. All those indebted to me are requested to call and make an early settlement, i Those who promised to pay ‘ after harvest” will please remember that the time is here. D. N. Hvdelmyer. Joe Endley has invented a clever arrangement to keep bugs from getting into lamp chimneys and also to pre vent the air from blowing out the light when a lamp is being carried in exposed places.

The Ladies’ Aid Society of the U. B. church will serve ice cream and cake for 5 cents a dish at Tyner next Saturday evening. They have been having unusually large crowds and are doing grandly in the finances of the church. The sad news was received here this week that Miss Alta Matthews, of Crown Point, daughter of Rev. Matthews, form erly pastor of the M. E. church at this place, had one of her limbs amputated above the knee. The cause was rheuma tism. The sizzling, frying temperature of the past few days has been a severe test to human endurance. The mercury tenaciously hugged 98 in the shade Wednesday, and the temperature was peculiarly oppressive. Many victims from the heat are reported from Chicago and other cities. The Walkerton School Board will re ceive sealed bids for janitor work for j the school year commencing Sept. 7, '96. Bids must be sent in by Aug. 22, ’96. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Information as to work required given on inquiry by members of board. J. F. Strang, Secretary. Numerous complaints are made in regard to a cut worm that is eaid to be ruining the young trees throughout the country. The worm will fasten onto a limb and gradually cut it away until it falls to the earth. — The game of ball to be played at South Bend Sunday, August 16, between the Senators, of that city, and the Walker ton Farmers promises to l»e a very in foresting event. The Senators and the Farmers are among the strongest teams in northern Indiana, and will give a game that will be full of the liveliest interest. The fare over the Three I for the round trip will be 60 cents. The case of A. Barkley vs. A. K. Spitz er was heard Indore Justice Tiacber in the town house last Monday. Barklev sued Spitzer for pay for making and re pairing an upper set of false teeth. At torney Samuel Robbins was for the de fendant and Attorney W. A. Dailey for the plaintiff. The case was warmly con tested and attracted a large crowd of interested spectators. After hearing the evidence the jury retired and in a few minutes rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, who was awarded a judg ment against Spitzer of $4. The judg ment and costs amounted to $lB. 40. The Scientific American, of New York, has signalized its 50th anniversary by the publication of a very handsome 72 page special number, which consists of a review of the development of science and the industrial arts in the United States during the past 50 years. It was an ambitious undertaking, and the work has been well done. The many articles are thoroughly technical, and they are writ ten in a racy and popular style, which makes the whole volume it is nothing less, being equal to a book of 112 ordinary pages thoroughly readable. It is in closed for preservation ia a handsome l cover, and is sold at the price of ten । cents.

Democratic Caucus. i The democrats of Lincoln townHhip ’ met Friday evening, July 31, to select del egates to the congressional, judicial and county conventions and also precinct com m i t teem e n. W. T. Rogers was chosen chairman of : the meeting and Jay Miller secretary. ; The delegates selected are as follows: Congressional: W. T. Rogers and ; Henry Hudelmyer, delegates; S. C. Wenger and Henry Smith, alternates. Judicial: Jay Miller, delegate: I). E.

Rupel, alternate. County: JoeFitzger aid, delegate; Sam Cunningham, alternate; Frank Wilderson, delegate; Grant Tank, alternate: Barney McCabe, dele gate; John Bell, Jr., alternate; Henry j Smith, delegate; Harvey Mull, alternate; Hess Gould, delegate, Rob Dare, alternate; Frank Stover, delegate, Joseph Cripe, alternate: Rob Rinehart,delegate; James E. McCabe, alternate; Jesse Jackson, delegate, Frank Ake, alternate, Charles Bose, delegate, A. T. Short, alternate. The precinct committeemen selected are as follows: First precint: D. F. Fitzgerald, chairman; Henry Smith, Grant Tank. Second precinct: W. T. Rogers, chair--1 man; John F. Strang, James E. McCabe.

r Try Rensberger’s 18 cent coffee. ’ r Smoke the”Walkerton Independent cigar. 0 Kev. Kiley has an article in this issue 1 of the Independent on the subject of loyalty to home interests. The article (. will repay a careful perusal, as Mr. Riley t advances some thoughts which are valu able and worthy of careful consideration. One of Aleck Vincent’s horses became tangled in a barbed wire on the Three I railroad grounds last Monday and re ceived a bad cut on one of its front legs just below the fetlock. It is one of Mr. j Vincent’s best horses and it is feared that the animal will be permanently crippled. Mr. Anderson, proprietor of the Walk ton cigar factory, has complimented the Independent by naming a cigar in honor of the paper. It is a five cent brand and is pronounced by old smokers to be an excellent cigar. Mr. Anderson will make a special effort to push this cigar to the front, not only at home but abroad. A large crowd will go to see the ball game between the South Bend Senators and the Walkerton Farmers at Spring brook Park, South Bend, Sunday, Aug. 16. The faru for round trip is only 60 cents. The Walkerton boys say they will win the game. Hon. Hiram Brownlee, of Marion, will address the people of Walkerton and vicinity Saturday evening, Aug. 15, on the political issues of the day from a republican standpoint. Mr. Brownlee has the reputation <4 being a tine s|x»aker. Everybody is invited to cotne and hear the issues intelligently discussed. By order of committee. The famous Colonel Hargett, who is known far and wide among printers, dropped in upon the Independent last Thursday. The colonel has l>een on the I “road” for the past 40 years. His has Iwcn an eventful cawr. He is a native ■ of Kentucky and comes from a g<»xl family. He enlisted in the rebel army while under the influence of liquor and l^ame a colonel in the ranks. In the beginning of his career he gave promise of a brilliant future, being a man of ■ great natural ability. He was for twvml years proprietor and editor of the Rush county Jacksonian, at that time one of thels-st newspap’r properties in Indiana. But early in life he b— ame et-am. Hired ■ * ! the flowing bowl, to which he owes hu» I subsequent failure in life. The colonel s is 72 years old, but is vigorous for his years. He has been a groat scholar in his time, and ran still quote Shakspem by the yard with apparent ease. Mountain 1 air Park M.! on lh» lain t.lna IHe Pktur«*qu« H A O. The most superb and sensible summer resort in America cxjuended in improvements, 2»<’lsautiful I hotel and cottage iKsird at from s'< to sl2<«iper w<s’k ch«’a|s'r than staying at home. The mountain air and the mountain views simply indo*, Tillable Session \ ugust sth to the 25th. Throe sujs-rb entertainments daily The lw«»t music and the Iswt lecturers which ; money can procure. Dr. T. DeWitt Tai mage, Gen John B. Gorden and Binhop J. 11. Vincent already w- ured, with lt<' others. Dr. W. L. Davidson. the gr- at ' Chautauqua manager, in charge. Summer schools. 20 departments of important school work in charge of lead , ing instructors from the prominent univenuties. A wonderful chance for I teachers and students desiring to make up studies. Tuition insignificant. Wishes of students gratified. Low rates on railroads. For full detailed in ■ j formation and illustrated programme, address A. R. Sj»errv. Mountain l^ike . Park, Md. Your Job Printing will receive prompt j and careful attention at this office.

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PERSONAL POINTS. Mrs. Jn .u p, day. - Cat-son was in Chicago Tues1 Miss O. Min,, j Monday. ‘ " was in Plymouth last Marshal Friday. ” uaa 1,1 South Bend on Mrs. J. w nlast Monday. n V ‘ Bited in ^rte last Mo’nd^"' ,eturned to Watseka, 111., Friday^u^ ^—th Joe Aman, of South Chicago, was in town last Monday. Ch l>u “ i ““ 8 «■ t ni< ago 1 hursday. Geurfee H. Story, of LaPorte, was in town o i Thursday. Gh»r « Sheatsley was in Plymouth W edne (day on business. Chaise* Townsend and family, of Knox, visitedk” this place last Sunday. of North Liberty, was trans actinj^Btß?he«B in town last Wednesday. Cone Townsend, of Chicago, was here to see hs 1 brother Ot a few days last week. Mr. a jd Mrs. Frank Short, of Kankaj kee, 111 visited here last Sunday with iCharta Rambo and family. Mrs. I reorge Knepp, of North Liberty, was riai ing with her sister, Mre. Charles Bose, a couple of days this week. Mrs. P. O. Super, who was visiting with relatives in this place, returned to her home in Elkhart last Monday. Mrs. Willford, of Bourlsm, has been visiting with her mother, Mrs. Sallie Ross, and other relatives for the jmst week. Walter Peterson, of Plymouth, was in town Saturday. Mrs. Peterson, who was visiting here several days, returned home , with him. L. E. Schwartz, of Fayott. Ohio, was visiting several days last and this week with his uncle, John Schwartz, and other relative*. Dr. and Smith, of Kokomo, have I rented rv»«ma here and will remain two ,nr three months for the benefit of the d-vtor’s health. Editor Zimmerman, of the Plymouth Independent, drove to this place Friday morning with his family, who took the Three I train for the south. Mrs. Andrew Gnwhans and daughter Media, of South Chicago, returned h«»me on Monday after a three weeks’ visit with relatives in this place. Bert Beall went to Traverse City, Mich., last Thursday where he will re main A few weeks for his health, he l»etng troubled with h*y fever J P Barnhart »a» in l^vnsmg, Mich., over Sunday Hi» wife and child, who have Iveen v outing there for several werka, return d home witii him »>n M< i.dav Francis M Williams, Jr. of Markle . vifle. Ind, has Iww-n visiting with his brother, Bryan B. Williams, and other . relative# in this hsality for several days. J W tivisaard, of Chicago, is taking a 1 vacation here for al*>ut a week. Mr. Gosiard has a numie-r • f acquaintances m Walkerton, be having been hereabout ’ a year ago in the interests of a Chicago ! musical firm. , Rose Millard and Emma Blaine left on Thursday morning for a trip to Niagara j Falls. They went on the L. E. A W. r to Sandusky, from there taking the boat for a lake trip to Buffalo where they will visit Mrs. Wamsley and Mary Blame maker, r Tom Daugherty has made an improve- , ; ment on his ironing table which he in ■ vented a few years ago. It is a very use ful article for the household, and Tom t may conclude to manufacture the same some time in the future.

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When people are obliged to take medicine they want that it shall give quick relief and not add discomfort to their sufferings Three reasons why people who suffer with Constipation and Billiousness should take Simmons Liver Begulator; “It is Better than pills, it does not gripe; it gives quick relief, and does not weaken but strengthens and refreshes the whole system.”—J. R. Hiland, Monroe, la. Assignee‘s Notice ot Appointment. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed trustee under the indenture of assignment of T. J Reece, the sole member of the firm of T. J. Reece A Co., doing business at Walkerton. Indiana ; and that said trustee has duly qualified and entered upon the active discharge of the duties of the trust; and all creditors are notified to file their claims with me as ass^nee or forever hold their peace Signed and dated at Walkerton, Indiana, this sth dayof August, 18*.*. William Clem, Assignee.