St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 22, Number 35, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 20 March 1897 — Page 4

©he Independent. El) EVERY SATURDAY —AT VITAMER TON. - - - INDIANA. ' • .A. Exi' i., . - Editor and Publisher. —sl,2s PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.— — SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1897. NEW SCHOOL LAWS. • Extending the terms of all township trustees JSEtil the November election in 1900. “Ptawding thatschools in towns of less tliariAlW shall be governed by the town simstee, thereby abolishing the wiarY of school trustees in such towns." TTke above, which appeared in the Owdebekdent last week in a partial list 51 laws passed during the recent session of the legislature, caused considerable ■comment, adverse as well as favorable. Ths law in regard to the government of schools in towns of 1,500 population or less by the township trustees is simply optional, and not obligatory, as some thought it to be. Tn order to get all the main points in regard to the two laws ibove mentioned we wrote to a member h the legislature, Hon. E. A. Jernegan, •editor of the Mishawaka Enterprise, who iindly answered with the following infornation: \ Mishawaka, Ind., '( March 17,1897. - V. A. Endley, Walkerton, Ind., Dear Sir: Yours of the 15th asking . for information in regard to recent legislative acts is received and will answer to best of my ability. House Bill No. 277 simply gives the option to town trustee® in places of 1500 population or less, ■ to.re'f’ise to elect a board of school true tees where they believe it unnecessary or nsxpedient.- The argument in favor of thc -nllas 1 remember it was, that in . some cases under the old system expensive school houses and an unnecessarily . ianptoorps of teachers? etc,, were made । .possible, where the district plan under control of township trustees, would be equally efficient and much cheaper. * \ The hw is not obligatory but optional.; • Senia Bill 204, extending terms of town ship trustees and assessors, was enacted j in rder to even up the terms of said officials. You will remember that by a j decision of the Supreme court, the pres i ?nt incumbents of those offices were pre ; vented from taking possesion until some I ■ esn months or so after election, their pre ! deeessors thus having the benefit of thati much additional service, and shortening i he terms of present officials in the same j proportion. The new law extends the | .arms of incumbents about 15 months. , Their successors will be elected at the | general election in 1900 and qualify with i m ien days. The law is a mere act of justice and will settle all future disputes as to terms and date of entering upon \ duty. \ Thia is the best explanation of the two am- .that I can give, and I trust will xuawer your purpose. Any further in--5 formation w ithin my power will be glad"iy given as desired. With best wishes, I remain, Yours fraternally, Ed A. Jernegan. Over 1,200 bills were introduced dur ing the recent session of the Indiana i legislature, only 154 of which became -Jaws. 'The policy of the new administration, it?® ;announced from Washington, will 1 he To allow postmasters to serve their full term of four years. The Nappanee News last week began d; te 19th year. The News is edited with •jars and judgment and is a good repre- . tentative of high-class country journal ism. The latest thing in the way of temV®rance legislation has been proposed n the Minnesota legislature requiring . .call saloon doors to bear the word “dan- * toffas.” The proposition got a majori ty of the voters in the state senate, but □of the two-thirds necessary. Secretary of State Owen has been ' seeping up with the legislature in having the laws passed, prepared for the printer, so that he expects to have the daws ready for distribution shortly after April 1. None of the laws passed take . Sect unless there is an emergency clause ‘ttached, until they are distributed and declared in force by the governor. THE CORBETT-FITZSIMMONS FIGHT. The. result of the great mill which took place at Carson City last Tuesday • jvas a surprise to the great majority of ■•■ole. Fitzsimmons after being prac really beaten turned defeat into victory vr.J won in the 11th round by a knock -jI blow over Corbett’s heart which .-. rough! the latter to his knees and renar”d him unable to respond to the call ’ '.one. Corbett was apparently having :j( nest of the fight up to the last three rounds when he began to weaken, while itzsimmons, the worst punished of the v r appeared to be gaining as the battle utinued. The secret of Fitzsimmons’ access is his marvellous endurance, ■’ho else could have stood up under the noble punishment he received from ■■i bett? It was one of the most scientific, as well as one of the most brutal, ’ ghts in the annals of the prize ring. Aitesimmons has now reached the pinnaof pugilism, that of the champion -'Ugger of the world. He has had to ? ^SgiUrevery inch of his way to this posi- ■ iifla against the most adverse circumfiances. Fitzsimmons’ tenacity, perser -TseWJace and courage would be admirable I 7i employed in other directions.

Vote of Thanks. The members of the K. of P. lodge of Knox, who were entertained by the Walkerton Knights on Tuesday night ‘ of last week passed the following resolu- I tions of thanks .at their meeting last Saturday evening, a copy of which was received on Monday by K. of R. and S. Wolfe, of Walkerton lodge: Whereas, In pursuance to an invitation previously extended the members , of the Knox Lodge No. 296, K. of P., to the number of 36, were royaly entertained on the evening of March 9, 1897, by Walkerton Lodge No. 263 by spreading a feast for the wants of the inner man and bj' furnishing two candidates for instruction by Knox Lodge, Beit therefore, Resolved by tho officers and members of Knox Lodge No. 296, K. of P. that yve extend to Walkerton Lodge No. 263, K. of P., our thanks for the courtesies extended, and assure our brothers of Walkerton Lodge that , wo hope soon to reciprocate by enter- ■ taining their entire membership. Be it further, Resolved, that the K. of ’ R. and S. lie ordered to spread this re- ; solution on the records of this Lodge i and to forward to Walkerton Lodge No. , 263 a copy thereof. C. C. Kelly, C.C. f Walkerton Wins the Annexation Case. r The long and tedious Walkerton ans nexation case, which has hung fire since e last October, when it was set aside by e the county commissioners on the ground s of technicalities, was decided in favor of r the town by the commissioners last • Monday, tho decision being rendered ’ only after the ease had been presented in all its aspects and a careful and thorough investigation made into the details of the case. 'The lawyers in the case were Attorney Funk for the town, and Attorneys Mackibben, Crabill and Rose, who appeared in behalf of the op position. The annexed territory takes in about 275 acres of land and adds about 100 inhabitants to the town. The taxable valuation of the new territory is about 825,000. The newly acquired territory is as follows: Line beginning at David L. Swank's and running south to A. D. Swank's, thence east to Lewis Paul's, north to Henry Pratt’s, commencing at the old corporation line at the Crosby place, running east to Frank Dare’s line, thence north to north line of B. A O. right of ■ way, thence west to North Liberty ■ wagon road, thence north to Harbert's j south line, thence west to the old cor j poration lino on the Harbert wagon road. sio 50 Passenger Fare Chicago to North Dakota. March 30th and April 6th, the < heat I Northern Railway will run special home I seekers’ excursion from Chicago via Wisconsin Central.< Irand Central I h pot, ' without change to Red River Valley, I ' Devils Lake and Turtle Mountain points | where the largest area of free govern : ment land or real agricultural value left ! in the union, is to be found Produces all staple crops, healthful climate, no malaria, good railway, market, postal, social, school and church privileges. Why live on rented land or small farms, when each adult can get 160 fertile acres free? Six months time allowed after filing before residence is required. No homestead is taxed for from five to seven years. File on a homestead this spring while there is a chance. Last year over 1800 claims filed in the Devils Lake district alone. Persons who wish to join this excursion can get full information by at once addressing the under signed, who has already located over 3000 people in that state. His company has no land for sale. Excursionists are expected to suit themselves, picking out locations after looking over the country. They will receive cordial aid in this from citizens. Freight 857.50 a car. Cars will hold 20,(XX) pounds of house hold goods, farm implements and live stock. Man free with each ear containing the live stock. Write me for full particulars or give the day and train on which you will reach Chicago, and I will arrange to have you met. Max Bass, General Immigration Agent, 220 South Clark St., Chicago, 111. For Young Harried People. Try to be satisfied to commence on a small scale. ' Try not to look at richer homes and ■ covet their costly furniture. Try to cultivate the moral courage that will resist the arrogance of fashion. Try to avoid the too common mistake ’ of making an unwise effort to “begin I where the parents ended.” Try going a step further, and visit the homes of the suffering poor when secret dissatisfaction is liable to spring up. Try to be cheerful in the family circle, no matter how annoying may be the bus iness cares and the housekeeping trials. Try to co-operate cheerfully in arrang ing the family expenses and share equal ing any necessary self denials and cconom i cs. Found. A valise containing clothing was found under a hand car at the Three I tool house. Owner can have same by proving property. I I ENK 1 . W VNAM \KEK. ESTATE OF I’ll 11.11’ WELLER. . Notice of Final Account. . By Direction of Maria Weller. Administratrix, ( of the Estate of Philip Weller, late of St. Joseph county, in the state of Indiana, deceased. Notice is hereby given to the heirs, legatees and ilevisees of said decedent, and to all other ( persons interested in said estate, that said Administrator has filed in this Court his account and vouchers for the final settlement of said ’ estate, and they are therefore hereby required to . be and appear in said Court on the 29th day of March, 1897, when the same will be heard, and make proof of their heirship or claim to any part of said estate, and show cause if any there be, 1 why said account and vouchers should not be approved. Witness the Clerk and the Seal of the St. Joseph Circuit court at South Bend, Indiana, this 6th day of March, 1897. GEO. M. FOUNTAIN, Clerk. John C. Richter, Atty, for Admr.

— . ... " - ~ Our Graiw , Dissolution Sale! . IE NOW IN FULL BLAST! $20,000 WORTH OF Clothing! Shoes, Hats, Caps. K lerwear, Trunks, Valisg ,E tc , Etc to be sold in 1 111 KIA P rices never before heard of in retaildom: Men’s Suits .-•TWg r . 81.15 to 87.65 Boys’ “ ■ LOO to 4.44 Children’s Suits -AV 50 to 222 Men’s Shoes ?. >«■£„ 68 to 1.69 Ladies’ “ 58 to 1.69 Bova' “ 50 to 1.09 Children’s.. ‘ ' '' " at once and save lots of money on vour > Ihis sale positively ends Aj^^t Vg Purchaeeß> yM. ALLMAN & SON, Flymou-tli. lindl

Kitchen work is made ea^y andkpleasant by the use of a Ruiisell r®tchen table. It combines neatness convenience and is a real labo»aver. When you are baking or t’ookingl your flour, sugar spices, lemons, etc., aye all in one place, saving much time and trou ble. (lo and see one. They are sold at Vincent's at the low price of 86.50. Walkerton Market. CORRECTED WEEKLY BY STEPHENS AND GRIDER. » Eggs 9 Butter 12 , Lard 6 < Jreen Hides 4 Potatoes new ~..22 to 25 : Corn 18 Clover Seed 3.50 to 3.75 1 Wheat 83 ()ats 12 to 15 Beans 70 to 75 Rye 28 i Onions new 7 Oto 80 Chickens young 6 W< x>l ~ 16^0 12 Turkeys 7 •mi l ; Faws’«Bat W alkt_ .John E. Johnson, Pres. Moro\n Johnson. Vice Pres. Thompson turner, Cashier. Does a general banking LusiueHH; buys ami sella exchange, makes <jol lections on all points at lowest poswi ble expense. Accounts of individuals and corporal ions solicited.

My Spring & Summer Stock of —**^Bb*^ DRYGOODS Ladies’, Misses’and Children’s SHOES — Is the banner assortment of the season. Values were never so marvellously low as right now. Come and see the choice selection and learn why economical people prefer to spend their money with me. Noah Rensberger. Leader Low Prices. i. ,: ly ; . ■ 'ds <>ld on Su: day except in case of sickness. I THE RED STAR I I ...FOR... I ^* oCCßiaUW!,Bß, l nE ^ r:innE:BXra, ' aan * ,Bßl ^^ SUOB GROCERIES AND NOTIONS. Highest Market Price for Country Produce. J. A. Williams.

Trustee’s Notice. E. 1. Leibole, Trustee of Lincoln township, herein gives notice that he i will Le in his office at bis residence on j Avenue F, near Ilie (louring mill, on Salnrdai id each week fm Ihe I ransac lion of township business. Try the American steam laundry, of LaPorte. Work first class. A. E. Cripe, agent. A WORD OF CHEER TO WEAK NERVOUS WOMEN. "CAK BALM” cures I— -^. r U'-.O i'-Z iTI 5 Dai* f ' ! , !“®"v in the privacy ot icr own home No dosing the stomach • 11 ■ vaste of time and money. OAK. KA 1.71 'I RES Vy a mild process of absorption rumors, IliaplHccineiitM, (llceraUon, mil all other Female complaints. Ask our agent for a free trial box, and j reatl.se. Thousands of cases cured. THE HAGER MEDICAL CO., Sole Mn’r SOUTH BEND INDIANA. For Sale by Wi I LLI AMS the Druggst. Walkerton. Indiana.

THE GLOBE. ANOTHER BIG FIRE IN WALKERTON! BUT WE ARE STILL ON EARTH FOR BARGAINS. WE ARE RECEIVING OUR IsPRINGGOODsI CONSISTING OF— Men’s and Boys’ Suits Hats, Caps, Shoes & Gents’ Furnishing Goods. We will sell you clothing cheaper than ever before offered in Walkerton. You who want Clothing come to our store and see our nice line of new goods and learn the low prices Vb at which we are selling them. W’e can interest you. fJL A Few of Our Rare Bargains: Men's Fancy Bosom Shirts, 50 cents, usual price 75 cents. , Our Ono Dollar Shirt now for 75 cents. Nice All Wool (Tay Worsted Suits from 86.50 to 815. । Other goods will be sold proportionately low. Koontz If Fair.

t•d C.C.C. No. 550.

Dry Goods, Notions, BOOTS AND SHOES, GROCERIES AND QIIEENSWARE We can save you from 5 to 25 percent on all of these lines. A trial will convince you. Come and learn our prices. Will save you money, no matter where you trade. We will positively meet any of the Leaders some stores quote you. Our Canned Goods sale will close April 1. Stephens Grider. Butter Makers^^ Should Save Time and Labor By Getting One of our Churns THE BENTWOOD A rDISPROVED BUCK IE are the kinds we keep. They are among the best Churns made. GOOD WASHING MACHINES MAkE wash day co mpar atively easy. WE HANDLE The Beck and Cyclone Washers. A Few Doors, thoroughly seasoned, for sale. —L. A. REEGE. A 1 i ap y _ r Is not needed to tell ab mt our goods and prices. You will always find good honest goods at reasonable prices at our store. We have just received our Spring Stock DRY GOODS AND SHOES, and invite you to consult your own interests by calling and seeing our stock. We have the latest in Dress Coods and ladies’, children’s and men’s shoes, which we are selling at the right prices Call and learn something to your advantage. BRUBAKER & BLAINE.

We take great pleasure in announcing we have secured the exclusive sale of the The Famous Coronet Corset Co.’s Goods, including the celebrated No. 550 (like cut here shown), also the The Famous Columbian Girdles, Jackson Waists,--Ironsides. Also, we have the well-known Sampson and F. P. Corsets. We have a full line of above makes. m mm We desire also to ask you to call and see us regarding our full lines of