St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 22, Number 42, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 May 1897 — Page 5

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. GREAT ORIENTAL CONCLAVE. Gathering of Princes Galore. 1

Grand Procession of False Faces--nagnificent j Display of Chinese Lanterns. The grand annual conclave of the Princes of the Orient of North Liberty and Walkerton and a few other places was held in Walkerton on Friday evening of last week, the Oriental hosts being entertained by Walkerton Palace No. 4,788, Grand Order of the Princes of the Orient. The North Liberty delegation of Princes arrived here about 8 p. m. Owing to the inclemency of the atmospheric vicissitudes the North Liberty Princes did not turn out in force, but r manifested their interest in the welfare of the Oriental order and g<x>d will j

toward the Walkerton palace by turning out a very fair delegation, considering the circumstances. Considerable activity and interest has been shown in Oriental circles in Walkerton and North Liberty of late, and the prospects for the future of the order seem to be growing brighter each day. It is to be hoped that the good work will continue until many more of the benighted pilgrims of earth may be gathered to the fold and brought under the benign influences of the Grand Order of the Orient. The exercises of the evening began with a grand parade, headed by the Citizens’ cornet band and the Oriental goat. The number of princes in line has been variously estimated at 1,000 and less. Each Prince carried a Chinese lantern and wore a false face. This made the parade very grand and impressive, being viewed by great throngs of wondering people all along the line of march, which included a number of the principal streets. The line drew up at Hudelmyer’s opera house about 9 o’clock where the exercises of the evening were to take place. About 10 o’clock all arrangements had been completed for conferring the degrees upon two pilgrims, who were given the amplified work. After the impres sive ceremonies of the degree work were completed, the Princes were invited to a bounteous banquet which was spread upon tables 10 feet in length at the front of the hall. After the feast toasts fol /owed, which closed an evening of good cheer and fellowship which will be pleasantly remembered by all the participants. The delegation from North Liberty consisted of the following Princes: H. F. Brooks, William Singleton. L. 11. Gonser, W. D. Knott, H. M. Buck, Dan Flood, John Whitinger, Harry Whit inger, C. H. Reece, M. D. Kaser, Dr. J. N. Reece. Dr. Mills, a traveling man well known here, also added to the pleasure of the occasion by his presence. LOCAL NEWS. Stephens wants your wool. Calico 3*2 cents at Rensberger's. I. I. & I. passenger service is the best. A neat buggy duster for 25 cents at Ake’s Baby cabs, very handsome and cheap, at Vincent’s. C. W. N. Stephens is after your wool. He pays the highest market price. Do not fail to call at Brubaker & Blaine’s for the latest in ladies' and children’s shoes. Patronize home industeries and smoke Blue Ribbon cigars. Manufactured by Sarber & Quirk. Did you see the pretty girls? Look for them Wednesday, May 12, at Hudeimyer's opera house. The Clark, Garland and Casaday Sulky Plow with latest improvments at

Machinery Hail. Ewing & Groshans, barbers,Fry build I ing, one door north of Cowan A Yearick's. i Popular styles in hair-cutting. All local round trip tickets issued by j the E. E. & W. are good for return pass age 30 days from date of sale, Yes, sir, I will put pipe under ground for six cents per foot. Chas. Sheatsley. Miss Millard has a tine assortment of ribbons in all the new 189“ designs. Those in the crinkled and variegated es-

sects are decidedly nobby. W. W. Place, of the Island, was fortunate enough to kill a dog that was after his sheep a few days ago, this making five dogs of the kind killed within a year. The Walkerton boys expect to play good ball at Knox Sunday. Round trip only 45 cents, train leaves here at 7:44 a. m. and returning leaves Knox at 5:20 p. m. Henry Hudelmyer is overhauling his residence on A venue F. Anew foundation is being put under the house, a wing 12 by 14 feet and two verandas added and a large plate glass window placed in the center of the front of the main part of the building. These im provements will make a handsome residence of it.

Take your wool to C. W. N. Stephens. New stock of dusters and fly nets at Ake’s. C. W. N. Stephens is after your wool. He pays the highest market price. Don't miss the gay soubrette in the OPERA Wednesday evening, May 12. Have you smoked the Blue Ribbon? Try one and you will smoko no other. At all dealers'. Ladies, go and feast your eyes on the handsome new millinery goods at Ida

I Beach's. The Plymouth Independent is writing up Plymouth and Marshall county in good shape. Fok Sale. Baled straw, suitable for filling bed ticks or putting under carpets. A. Cunningham. There is nothing a man enjoys better than a good smoke after a meal. The Blue Ribbon fills the required want. Try them. Hudelmyer’s opera house, Wednesday evening, May 12, Orpha L. Taylor and company in music and opera. Come and have a good laugh.

The “Happy Thought” and “Blue Ribbon” are the leading five cent cigars, and the “S. A Q.” is the best 10 cent brand on the market. Manufactured by Sarber A Quirk. See the Irish girl and German Comedian in the OPERA, then you will laugh, at Hudelmyer’s opera house, Wednesday evening, May 12. Admission only 25, Rev. Pavey delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the Class of’97 at the M. E. church last Sunday evening. His theme. “Now and Then,” was very ably presented. 1 The wood house on Hannah Sheats ley’s lot caught fire Friday about 2:30 p. m., but the fire company answered the alarm promptly and smothered the fire before it could spread to adjacent build ings. Henry Smith, of the Island, left :1 beet at this office which weighed 9' ; pounds. On exhibit! mat Endly's drug store there is also a beet raised by Mr. Smith which weighs 11’ , pounds and is of peculiar shape. Orlena, the two months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Batson, died May G at the residence of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Delabarre, near this place. The funeral was held at the residence on Friday and the remains were buried in the cemetery at this place. For Sale. My place consisting of nine acres. An acre and a half is sot out to strawberries and about one acre to trees and various small fruits. PlaCe adjoins town and is well adapted to small farming and fruit raising. For further particulars call on me. JV. s. Leßoy. This is the day of anti this, and anti 1 that, but what people need most nowa days is, the anti-bilious medicine, Simmons Liver Regulator, the King of Liver Medicines, and Better than Pills. “I have used no other anti-bilious remedy for six years and know from experience that for ladies of a constipated habit nothing equals it ” Laura V. Craig, Ellenbury, Fla. Do you want 50 good envelopes printed with your return address on for 25 cents? You can get them at the Independent. You can’t afford to do without them at that price. Call and leave your order. We make this special offer for the benefit of our farmer friends and others who have not been in the habit of using printed envelopes. Brook Farver fell from a sewing ma chine last Saturday and sustained acornpound fracture of the bone of his right arm about two and a half inches below the elbow. He was just recovering from the injury to his leg, which made the accident all the more distressing. Dr. Denaut, who was summoned to attend the injury, reports that the boy’s arm is mending in good shape.

Superintendent Charles Seldon, of the ! B. Ct O. telegraph, said the other day , that the average number of messages i ; handled every day on the B. A O. sys- । I tern, was 53.00), exclusive of train orders. I ' The B. & O. has 22.252 miles of telegraph wire, of which they use 7,210 for the com- ; pany's business and the balance is leased | to the Western Union. There are 384 , telegraph offices on the line, of which I 234 are reporting Western Union offices. ! ; Mr. Seldon employs in his department j 750 men, exclusive of linemen. He also i . has charge of the block signal offices j

which east of the Ohio river average one to every six miles. The service of the company’s plant is considerably augmented by the use of several multiplex systems. OBITUARY OF ALLIE JACKSCN. Alice Jackson was born June 18, 1877. She died at her home in Walkerton May 4, 1897, aged 19 years, 10 months and 1G days. She was a great sufferer from that much dreaded disease, consumption. All was done for her that could be done, but to no avail. Her funeral was held in the U. B. church, conducted by Rev. Riley, in the presence of a large congregation, after which she was laid to rest in the Walkerton cemetery. She leaves a father and mother with many other relatives and friends to mourn.

I Stephens wants your wool. Ladies’ calling cards latest styles in cards and type. Call on Ida Beach for anything late in the millinery line. Spring stock of window shades in handsome tints at Vincent’s. Seo the beautiful prima donna and hear her sing in the OPERA. You can get a two horse Chilled breaking plow for seven dollars at Machinery Hall.

Stephen McEntarfer, of Stillwell, has moved onto the I. 11. Smith farm on the Island. You have sample buggies from four different factories to choose from at Machinery Hall. The finest 850 top buggy now on the market, at the old established Pitner । Carriage and Wagon Works in LaPorte. Miss Millard has just received a line| ' of new goods consisting of flowers, rib- । bons and trimmings in all the attractive new styles. I Armstrong's Spanish Filled cigar is at ।

ten cent cigar that sells for five. Best , cigar for the money in town. For sale , at Myer’s bakery. Ladies, you should see those beautiful novelties in spring millinery at Ida Beach’s. They are the admiration of all who see them. The always popular and universally becoming sailor hat will be worn more than ever this season. See the new ones, Oxfords and Highlanders, at Millai’d'^ The ball game at Knox Sunday will b^ good, as Bremen is after the championship of Indiana, and the Walkerton boys with their Knox support will put up a gixxl article of ball. A mad dog owned by Henry Schultz, living two miles southwest of Hamlet, bit three of his hogs and also a neigh bor's hog about two weeks ago, causing them to contract hydrophobia, from which they died the latter part of last week. Dick, the large white cat which for over seven years has been an important personage in the Independent office, died last Thursday. He was a hand some, intelligent animal and of a com panionable disposition, which won for him many friends. I have a tine stock of wagon and . buggy material, plow handles, etc., oi^ hand now. and am ready to do all kinds^ of work in my line. Shop at present in Baugher's mill. I solicit any and all kinds of wood work, and welcome old and new customers, Adam B g gheh. Adam Baugher is now located in Baugher’s mill with a wagon and buggy repair shop. Being an excellent me ••hanic. and having severed all relations with his old enemy, drink, he is deserv ing of patronage and should be encouraged in his efforts. Barge Leslie while working on the new brick building last Tuesday morning fell from the top to the joist on the first floor, a distance of about 21 feet. In his fall he struck the first set of joist, which arrested the momentum of his descent, no doubt saving him from serious injury. iHe was considerably bruised up, but i was able to be around again in the even- ’ ing. The supplement with this issue of the Indepeddent gives the rates to be charged by the Walkerton Water Works I Company. Sprinkling streets, sidewalks and lots is restricted to three hours in the morning and evening, viz: from 5 to 8 o'clock a. m. and 5 to 8 o'clock p. m., unless by special contract with the company. For any information you desire call on agents I. I. A I. railroad. Losing *

Flesh ’ You naturally lose flesh In the summer and running down is so easy You get a little weaker each day without hardly noticing it 'There is loss of appetite, headache, weakness of the muscles, disturbed sleep, । weaknessof memory, and these are the beginning of nervous prostration Iron and tonics and bitters may afford some temporary relief, but what you need is a food for body, brain and nerves. ScclU Cmukicru of Cod-liver Oil with the Hypophosphites, furnishes just the nourishment needed for those who are run down and pale and ! thin and weak. If you lose flesh ] in summer take Scott’s Emul- , sion now. Don’t wait till fall • or winter before beginning. . For sale at joc. and |i.oe by all

A PRETTY HOME WEDD.NG The marriage of Miss Minnie, daughter o f Mr> and Mrs M R Burger of Walkerton, and Mr. Walter W. Mattox, of Bryan, Ohio, was solemnized Wednesay morning at the home of the bride’s parents. At ten o’clock, and to the strains of 1 anhausser March, the young couple took their place in front of the west bay window, where they were met by Rev. F. • Pavey, who performed the rites, asmsted by Rev. J. Black. They were unattended. Ilie bi ides dress was a handsome traveling suit of brown, while sho car ried a bouquet of carnations and roses. The groom wore the conventional black. One hundred guests witnessed the tying of the knot which made this popular young couple man and wife. A profusion of flowers in every room lent beauty and fragrance to the scene. The bay window was a mass of potted plants and cut flowers, while the dining room was a dream injflnkand green, the pride's lodge colors, she being a Daugh ter of Rebekah. Broad ribbons of that ‘ color were caught in the centre of the veiling by a cluster of carnations and smilax, and carried to the corners of the table, where they were held in place by small bouquets of flowers. I n the centre of the table wasa handsome floral piece placed upon a mirror which duplicated the colors reflected in its polished sur face. Miss Kaber, of LaPorte, superintended the decorating, and everywhere the deft hand of the artist was visible. At 10:30 o’clock the guests sat down to refreshments which were served by six young ladies, The favors were car nations. At 11:20 o’clock Mr. and Mrs. Mattox, amidst a shower of rice, old shoes and hurried good-byes, took their departure for South Bend, from which point they will go east on a short bridal trip. They will bo at home to their friends at Bryan, Ohio, after .1 une L Many costly gifts were received silver, china, linen, lamps, pictures ami orna ments for the new home. Mr. and Mrs. Burger's gift to their daughter was a cheek for BUm Guests from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. .Ino, Coplin, Mrs. M A. Bryant. Misses Fredrickson, Lilia Foedick, Sylvena Wolf, Belle Hutchinson. Will Smith, son and daughter. LaPorte: Miss Freeman, Dr. Brode, Union Mills: Miss Alta Humborger, South Bend: Miss Alice Stiles, Mr. Ernest Hostetler, North Liberty; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Comp ton. the Misses Compton. Fort Wayne. PERSONAL POINTS. Dr. Mitchell, of Hamlet, was in town hist Saturday. Harry Owen, of South Bend, was in town Saturday. James Blaine. <>f the IsiamL is reported quite sick. B. A. Pratt and family visited in Han na over Sunday Ed Finch, of South Bend, was in town on business last Tuesday. Miss Blanche Brown is visiting with relatives and friends in Chicago. M. D. Leßoy and J. W. Brown made a business trip to South Bend Ihursday. Mrs. H. B. Worster and daughter, of North Liberty, visited friends here this week. Miss Eva Fisher, of Bremen, attended the commencement exercises Wednesday evening. Omar Annesley, of Westville, was visiting with friends here a portion of this week. Pat Fitzgerald, Jr., and Jack Carson were in Knox last Monday. Mrs. L. C. Strang and Miss Susie Snell were visiting friends in South Bend last Tuesday. Miss Clara Casey, of Michigan City, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Harry Hardenbrook. Robert Sprowl and son Walter, of Mkmtland, Ind., were visiting with John Bell and family this week. W. S. DeCoudres and family, of North Liberty, attended the commencement ,exercises of the ( lass of lb. M. K. Beall, of the New Carlisle marble works, was doing some work at the Walkerton cemetery this week. E. A. Myers, representing the Garrett gasoline engine works, called on the Independent while in town last Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Stevenson, who have been conducting a boarding house in Chicago for some time, have returned to make their home in Walkerton. A. Putnam, of South Bend, was in town on Thursday circulating a petition asking for the pardon of Ephraim Brick, who was recently sent to the Northern prison for manslaughter. Z. E. Hornbeck will go on the road as traveling salesman for Dean Bros. A Lincoln, wholesale grocers of Chicago. He expects to make his headquarters either in this place or South Bend. Dr. Dowell and E. L. Sanders were in Chicago Tuesday to attend the fast stock sale. Doc. bought a fine two year old mare of the Red Wdkes stock which shows a 2:30 clip in the harness. JohnW. Rittenger, of New Carlisle, and Editor Maudlin, of the Gazette, called on the Independent last Tuesday. Rittenger is a candidate for county superintendent. He is a teacher in the New Carlisle schools and is said to be a well qualified man.

E A WORD TO THE WISE _ S g IS SUFFICIENT. . 5 We want the good people of Walkerton and vicinity to •X know what unusual opportunities lie within reach, now that the roads are good, and the 25 g New Stock of Carpets, Lace Curtains, 3 H Ruffs, China Mattine, Millinery, Silk 3 g Shirt Waists, Silk Skirts, Suits, Wrap- 3 H pers, Dress Goods, Table Linen, etc. 5 ar6 now in full supply at the BEE HIVE. It would 3 ST. take a week to tell you all the good things to be seen, £ The Great Values’. a E Extraordinary Prices’. 3 £2 and SATISFACTORY STYLES and QUALITIES, sr which you can find in a day's visit to the BUSY, IjUZZING fIEE-HIVE. | Julius Sarnes & Qo. I LaPorte. Indiana. 7iUiUUUUUUUiIUUHUUUUUiUiUi^ Spring and §ummer Announcement.

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YOUNG THE TAILOR, Over Wolfe's Clothing Store. — * — — ———

I WE ARE GIVING AWAY VALUABLE PREMIUMS! ——.——— Wishing to express to our old customers ^5 X^ our appreciation us their patronage and —• Jr at the same time to induce new ones to rj XX visit us, we will give away a valuable J book premium to each cash customer GX X- buying $25 worth of goods of us. These JT premiums consist of Webster’s Una- ^2 XX bridged Dictionary and other books £• J? equally useful and valuable. The books XX are well bound and put up in first-class X 2 J- style; we have them on exhibition in our rS XX store for inspection. Remember that we XX will continue to sell goods at the lowest XX possible margin. Call and find out more —• XX about our premium offers. VINCENT'S WALL PAPER. IN MANY ELEGANT TERNS AND GRADES From 5 to 25 cents Per Roll. B. E. WILLIAMS DRUGS, NOTIONS AND PERFUMES, in । THE RED STAR ...FOR... GROCERIES AND NOTIONS. Highest Market Price for Country Produce. J. A. 'Williams.

I take pleasure in advertising my Spring and Summer Samples, which are the best selected, the largest and most complete line that was ever shown in Walkerton. If you want a Fine Dress Suit, Business Suit, Fancy Vest or Trousers, and want to be dressed in the latest fashion, don’t fail to examine my goods and you will be convinced that I have the facilities to give you satisfaction.