St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 22, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 January 1897 — Page 5

<3£“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. LOCAL NEWS. EXTRA COPIES! We have' a large number of extra copies of this issue of the Independent done up in wrappers ready for mailing at five cents a single copy. Send a few copies to your friends and acquaintances at a distance and let them know about the water works and the advancement Walkerton is making. No. 499 is a good, honest 5 cent cigar. Found, north of town, a horse blanket. Call on D. E. Rupel. Job printing cash at the Independent •ffice. Don’t ask Tor credit. For good ser^p^ ^T^to any Born, to Mr. ana ^•miarn Bellinger, Tuesday night, January 26, a boy. For shoes, hats, caps, underwear, trunks and valises at reduced prices call at the Globe. The American steam laundry can not be excelled. Leave your orders at Cripe's barber shop. T. J. Wolfe is handling the famous $4 tailor made Apollo pants. Any of their samples are made at 84. Baugher’s mill was shut down several hours last Monday on account of the water pipes bursting from the cold weather. Farmers of Lake county along the Kankakee will build a levy seven miles long, to cost 820,000. This will prevent a flooding of their crops. D. W. Place furnishes the Independent this week with a readable article on the drainage of marsh lands, a topic of much concern to the people of this locality. Mr. Place had given the drainage question careful and practical study and is prepared to speak with authority upon this matter. Bis article merits careful perusal. To parties contemplatmg a trip north, south or west, let me call your attention to the fact that we connect at Kankakee, Reddick, Dwight and Streator with nearly all the roads in this country. Don't overlook us, but when traveling give us a call. See our agents, or address J. S. Bartle, G. P. A., Streator, 111. Vi old man was found wandering j ^^near the Kankakee river last Monday badly frozen. His chin, ears and feet were severely frozen. He slept outdoors in a straw-stack the night before. Frank Shrull took the old man to his house and provided him with warmth and a dinner. The old man stated that his home was at Elkhart and he was tramping homeward. The Women’s Relief Corps held a social at the home of Mrs. Brannaman on Thursday afternoon, January 21. The occasion was a most pleasant one, and the time was spent in sewing rags and tying comforters. At sp.m. a luncheon was given to about 30 ladies of the Corps and the Thimble Circle. A collection was taken amounting to $2.20. The Corps extends many thanks for the liberal patronage extended. A dispatch says the meetings in progress at Syracuse, under the direction of Mrs. M. B. Wood worth, have resulted in 200 conversions. It is stated that the religious enthusiasm has become so great that business is practically at a standstill. Mrs. Woodworth continues to work alleged miracles, and Syracuse has become a mecca for persons , suffering from bodily ailments, who believe Mrs. Woodworth can cure them by divine supplication. The February Chautauquan presents to its readers the following -excellent table of contents: Masterpieces of French Painting, by Horace Townsend: The French Army and Navy, by H. W. Raymond: Sunday Readings, selected by Bishop Vincent: Louis XIV. and His ; Time, by Prof. Richard Hudson. A. M: ' The Commercial Geography of Europe, 1., by Cyrus C. Adams: The Goldsmith’s Trade and Its Relation to Wealth, by Paul Gaultier; Social Life in Modern Greece, by Prof. Edward Capps, Ph.D., The Science of the Morning Fast, 1., by Edward Hooker Dewey, M. D.; The Son of a Tory, a story, Chapters 1., 11., and 111., by Clinton Scollard; The Bicycle in 1 the Bavarian Army, by U. K.; The Ac- j tive Rear-admirals of the United States ’ Navy, by Eugene L. Didier: The Purifi- i cation of Water, by Frank J. Thornbury, ! M. D.; The Age of Electric Travel, by 1 George Ethelbert Walsh: Spain and Cuba, by James Howe Babcock; Where Women Vote, by Vina J. Lee; Fashions in Hygiene, by The Family Doctor; Scientific Opinions of the Nose, by Ernst Schutz; The Poets’ Ideal Woman, by Amelia G. Bishop; The Ethics of Dress, by Anna Hunter Barron. A particularly valuable exposition of Current History and Opinion and several pages of bright book reviews complete this number of the magazine.

The Independent office has blank deeds and mortgages, notes and receipts for sale. Hicks’ Word and Works and his al- । manac for 1897 with the Independent | $2.15. The late Charles 8. Robbins was inI sured in the United Order of Foresters for SI,OOO. The W. R. C. social will be held at Mrs. Baker’s home Thursday afternoon, Feb. 4. Ladies are all invited. The ice harvest began at Koontz’s lake on Wednesday. The lake is frozen over to a depth of from eight to 10 inches. Marshal Wolfe has been authorized by the town board to request people not to throw ashes in the street. It interferes greatly with the sleighing, and is a practice that people should abandon. E. M. Myer, proprietor of the Domestic bakery, has the contract for furnishing 200 loaves of bread daily for Swift & Co.’s ice cutters at Fish lake. Mr. Myer also ships bread every day to Knox. Drs. Arlington and Denaut performed cti-tha-knee of Charles Far--rU o tittle son Tuesday evening. A large quantity of pus was taken from the knee and the boy has rested much easier since the operation. The quail bill passed the senate by 36 to 18. The bill was modified and denies killing at all for two years and after that time they must not be killed save only on the wing and a 81 penalty for each bird is attached. Valparaiso Messenger: Several weeks ago a marriage license was issued to a widow, about fifty years old, and a young man of this city. The wedding has been postponed three times on account of the young man losing his nerve at the proper time. Our rates are as good as the best. Our services cannot be beat, and it is our desire to accommodate all patrons. When traveling give us a trial. We sell all kinds of tickets. For futher information call on our agents, or adress J. 8. Bartle, G. P. A., Streator, 111. George H. Storey, of LaPorte, engineer of the Walkerton water works, was in town Wednesday. On account of the severe cold weather the official test of the water works, which was to have been given on the above day, was postponed until the weather is more favorable. Due notice of the test will be ; given in the Independent.

An exchange says it may be well to remember that ice two inch's thick will bear men to walk on: four inches thick will bear horses; six inches thick will bear teams with moderate loads; eight inches thick will bear teams with heavy loads; ten inches thick will sustain a pressure of 1,000 pounds to the square foot. A ball was given in Bender's hall by the Walkerton fire company on Friday night of last week. The affair wis a success, there being a good attendance and many tickets sold to business men and others who did not attend. The music, consisting of a violin and piano, was furnished by Prof. Gussy, of La Porte, and Prof. Reed, of this place. The proceeds of the ball will be used for the benefit of the company. According to the Medical Record eggs are useful in the following appli- : cations: A mustard plaster made with the white of an egg will not leave a blister. A raw egg, taken immediately, ] will carry down a fishbone that cannot । be extracted. The white skin that lines 1 the shell is a useful application to a boil. White of an egg beaten up with loaf sugar and lemon, relieves hoarseness, a teaspoonful taken once every hour. An egg in the morning cup of coffee is a good tonic. A raw egg, with the yolk unbroken, in a glass of wine, is beneficial for convalescents. It was demonstrated at the fire on Wednesday night of last week that the town is in need of a better fire alarm. The present one, the whistle at the water works, does not fill the bill, the tone of the whistle being similar to some of the railroad whistles. We should have an alarm that is easily and quickly distinguishable from all other sounds. A good bell, centrally located, would no doubt answer the purpose as well as anything else. A good bell will cost about §65. It is proposed to raise this amount by subscription, and you may be called upon in a few days to contribute your share towards this enterprise. Blow Our Horn. With the waterworks, three good rail roads, fine location, and many other good features not necessary to mention, Walk erton affords an inviting field for manufacturing establishments seeking a new and desirable location. There is no better point in the country for factories than Walkerton. With the, B. & 0., I. I. & I. and L. E. & W. railroads this place commands unsurpassed shipping facilities. We have someth <g to talk about now, and we should make our advantages known to the world and invite manufacturing firms to come and see us, and not quietly wait in expectation of I something turning up. “He that blow- . eth not his own horn the same shall not । be blown.”

DBATH OP CHARLES S. ROBBINS. “In the midst of life we are in death. I Until a few weeks ago any one to see , Charles Robbins would have pronounced . him the picture of health, with a prospect of many happy years to live. Yet a few weeks of sickness and the silent visitor had claimed him for his own, and his devoted wife, three little children, a loving sister, father, mother and a large circle of relatives and friends are left mourning. Charles S. Robbins was born in Iroquois county, 111., January 11,1865, and died Monday, January 25,1897. He was confined to his bed about three weeks, but for several weeks, or even months, he had been suffering from various symptoms that he thought lightly of at the time, but which were none the less the premonitory indications of the fatal Bright’s desease to which his system, in spite of all science and skill in medicine and nursing, at last succumbed.

He was in the vigor of manhood and well educated. His being a mind not satisfied with superficial knowledge he studied deeply and thoroughly whatever he took up, whether music, pharmacy or the technical branches of our common schools, consequently he was a thorough pharmacist, a cornet player of more than common skill and one of the best qualified teachers of this county. About five years ago, however, he abandoned teaching and wont into Endly’s drug store where he remained until his sickness. He was kind hearted, genial and pleasant to everyone, upright md honorable in all his dealings, a citizen who will be sadly missed. About nine years ago he was married to Fannie Cunningham, who is left to mourn, with their two little daughters and one son deprived of a father's care. The funeral was held at the M. E. church on Thursday at 2 p. m., Rev. Black, assisted by Rev. Pavey, ofliciating. The Knights of Pythias and the United Order of Foresters, of which orders the deceased was a member, at tended in a body and assisted in the solemn funeral rites. A Train of Light. A special train illuminated with electricity will pass through Walkerton over the B. & O. on the night of March 2, bound for the presidential inauguration at Washington. This train, according to a description given of it, will be a grand sight, and worth going a long dis tance to sec. It will leave Chicago at 8 o'clock on the evening of March 2 and, barring accident, will probably reach Walkerton about 10 o'clock. In speak ing of this train of light the Chicago Journal says: ‘The Chicago Republi can club has arranged to go to the inauguration of President McKinley in a “blaze of glory” train, which at night will be a spectacle few who see it will forget. The train will be composed of 12 coaches and the “blaze of glory ' feature will be an electrical effect arranged by Frank Gardner, an expert electrician. He will be assisted by 60 men. The train at night will be so brilliantly illuminat ed that it will look like a sheet of flame speeding across the country. It will leave Chicago at night, so that all who care to here may see it. It will also make the run between Baltimore and Washington at night.” Dr. D. T. Brown, of Michigan City, shot himself fatally last Sunday while in a temporary tit of insanity. He was aged 58. Public Notice. Notice is hereby given that I have dis posed of all my interest in The Kankakee Land Investment Company, a corporation under the laws of Indiana, and am no longer a stock holder in said concern, and will not be in anywise, responsible for any contracts made in its name. 11. D. Den act. January J, 1897. Your I Vitality? I The essence of life is force. 9 Every breathyou breathe,every 9 heart beat, every motion of your hand, takes force. The 9 measure of force we call vital- n ity. If this is lacking, there is 9 loss of flesh, lack of resistive fl power, a tendency to catch di- 9 sease easily, especially a tend- & ency to Consumption. For low 9 vitality nothing is better than 9 Scott's Emulsion. It supplies 9 force by furnishing the nourish- 9 ing’, strengthening elements of I food in an easily digested form; I enriches the blood, and builds I up the system. When ordinary I food is of no avail, Scott's I Emulsion will supply the body I with all the vital elements of life. Two sizes, 50 cts. and SI.OO. All druggists. i If you will ask for it we will send you a book telling you all about Scott’s Emulsion. Free. SCOTT & BOWNE, New York. WANTED —Several faithful men or women to travel for responsible established house in Indiana. Salary S7BO. payable sls weekly and expenses. Position permanent Reference. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. The National, Star Building, Chicago.

PERSONAL POINTS. Walter Atwood returned to the normal at Valparaiso last Monday. Miss Jennie Beagles of Tyner was the guest of Miss Emm;, and Blanche Cotton last Saturday. Andrew Groshans and daughter Media, of South Chicago, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Farver. Mrs. D. A. Peltow and son Louis, of Toledo, 0., were visiting with W. F. Fry and family the latter part of last week. D. M. Petrie, who was visiting with his parents and friends here several days, returned to Watseka, 111., last Wednesday. Miss Maud Rensberger has returned home from Chicago, where she has been visiting several weeks with relatives and friends. Something in the Wind. Rumors have been rife for several weeks to the effect that the L. E. & W. railroad company wore figuring on an inlei to Chicago and had leased the B.&O. trfek from Walkerton to Chicago for purpose. Nothing definite to conjgß -this rumor can be learned, as the Erie people are, for some reason, ^■haps a prudent one, keeping very qlnet about the matter. The fact that Mt. Bradbury, one of the head officials offthe road, has moved his office to Chicago, would give some appearance of truth to the rumor. The L. E. & W. people are also preparing to put in a large side track here, which would also indicate something, as they now have side track with a capacity for holding 50 cars, which is said to be ample for their present business here. The Throe I road has added largely to the L. E. & W.’s business and since the former road was built, the L. E. & W. company have regarded Walkerton as their most important point between Indianapolis and Michigan City, and, as one leading official of the road stated, they intend to make this point still more important. It is said that the purpose of the com pany is to make the L. E. A W. one of the best roads in the country and a through line from Cincinnati to Chicago. Some good hard brick for sale cheap. Enquire at this office. We have plenty of extra copies of the Independent this week. Send the pa per to your friends. It will be of interest to them ami a good advertisement for the town. Plush Robes at almost your own price. Having over stocked in these golds we want to get rid of them and will closeout at great bargains. If you need a robe don’t’miss this opportunity. F.M.Akx Place, teacher of the Riverdale sclwl. will give a “16 to 1” social at the house Saturday evening. Jan. 30. The®»*.eeeds will be used for buying books for the school library. Every body invited. I respectfully request those owing me for millinery goods to call and settle between now and February 16. I am in need of what is due me and I trust that those whom I have accommodated will bear t his in mind. Jan. 16, '97. Ida Beach. If you wish to buy, sell, or exchange, real estate or merchandise don't fail to call on or write me. List your property with me. I will advertise it without cost unless a deal is found. I can trade what you don’t want for something you do want. Geo. E. Pai l, Plymouth, Ind. The difference between Pills and Simmons Liver Regulator, is just this: Pills don't go down very easy with most people, and you foci them afterwards. While Simmons Liver Regulator in liquid or powder is very pleasant to take, and the only feeling that you hive afterwards is the great relief that it gi.es from Constipation. Biliousness, Sick Headach and Dyspepsia. Non-Resident Notice. State of Indiana,) sg St Joseph County, ) "• In St. Joseph Circuit Court. March Term 1897. Abbie Morgan J vs. > Divorce. Jolin Morgan J Be it known, That the above-named plaintiff has filefl in the office of the Clerk of said Court her coi’plaiiit against said defendant in the above' ®mse, together with a proper affidavit that kh : S-deienda i>t, John Morgan, is not a resident ( °f Indiana hereby notified that said cause iJnl stand for trial on the Bth day of March, 1897, thlsame being the Ist day of the next term of «>rfnKourt to commence nt the City of South Bend, on the 2d Monday in March next, on which day said Defendant is required to appear to said action. Gao. M. Fountain, Clerk. Dailey & Funk. Attorneys for Plaintiff. PATENTS Trade-Mark^ Cnveata, Copyrfghta, promptly procured. si » Expert Service. Interference* A XaT and Infringe™ vnt suits conLyyP ducted. An experience of 20 years enables us to refer .y\ s*^r*T* to thousands of actual cli- w tL K ents throughout the United *gjv**’*£j» Jy States. Our Offices are opposite the Patent Office, and we are able to obtain more | y prompt results than non-resi-wl JC dent attorneys. Send model A y* or sketch for free opinion as to patentability. A 4S Page -SCjpCr Book “How, and What to InSFyvJf vent/’ sent free to inventors. IQ? W. T. FITZ GERALD & CO. ATTORNEVS-AT-LAW, SnJkJt Opposite U. 8. Patent Offlce, fl. p AJaJ? WASHINGTON, D. C.

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FUR CAFES, JACKETS. UNLOADING r That is what we advertised we we have been doing, as many Now we have a full assortment of sizes left from 30 to 44, bust measure, and to be reasonable^ you can buy a JACKET or CAPE at your own price. Our purpose is to sei them. CLEANING UP CHRISTMAS STOCK. Some of it a little mussed, but all in fair condition. A Bargain Price has been placed upon tnese goods. REMNANT SALE. Upon the front right hand counter you will find it. It will interest vou. THE BUSY, BUZZING bee-Hive —. Julius Barnes & Co. Michigan Ave., LAPORTE. JACOB YOUNC, Merchant Tailor. Located Over Wolfe’s Clothing Store. Clothes made to order according to latest fashion; the finest goods from foreign and domestic woolen mills kept on hand and A Perfect Fit, First-Class Workmanship and—best quality Trimmings Guaranteed. Suits S2O and up Overcoats 19 Pants 5 Fancy Silk and Corduroy Vests 3.50 | Fine Furniture, j i •— In every conceivable pattern to suit all tastes. A short time spent looking over 5^ our line will convince you that we have the goods and sell at prices that catch ^2 the orders. • ^5 g Don’t let the Fact 5 £ Escape 5 that our goods are always as represent- 5^ ed. Good Goods and a fair, honest 5^5 profit is our motto. US | Vincent’s.! | DON’T BUY DRUGS | X Unless you need them, but when you do get the A ▼ best. Remember that I keep the standard pre- . A parations and my drugs are of the purest and A X freshest. £ • PRESCRIPTIONS GOMPO'JNI)EI) w • wiTrf tUe Utmost care. O | B. E.Williams. |

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