St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 23, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 24 July 1897 — Page 5

^“Advertisers in the Independent have the privilege of changing their ad.'vertisements 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. Walkerton Market. CORRECTED WEEKLY BY STEPHENS AND GRIDER. Eggs 9 Butter 10 Lard 6 Green Hides 4 Potatoes new 60 to 75 Corn 20 Clover Seed 3.50 to 3.75 Wheat 70 Oats 12 to 15 Beans 70 to 75 Rye 30 Onions new 80 to 1.00 Chickens young 8 to 9 Old chickens 5 to 5^ "Wool 12 to 16 Turkeys 5 to 6 LOCAL NEWS. Agitate the question of improving the road to Koontz's lake. Lou Teeples is playing short-stop for the Garrett baseball team. Call on Cripe, one door north of express office, for a neat hair-cut. Hicks predicted the hot spell of two weeks ago a week later than it came. The stone men completed their bridge work between Walkerton and Tyner this week. Rev. Riley will preach at the Island Sunday morning and in town in the evening, as usual. When you need repairs for any of your machinerj’ call at Machinery Hall. They will get it for you. For Sale. —A cow that will be fresh Boon. Call at residence, 2% miles north of Tyner. A. D. Schomp. The U. B. Sunday school in town will reorganize Sunday by electing officers. A large turnout is desired on the part of the school. The interior of Vincent's furniture store has been papered and re painted, which adds considerably to the attractiveness of the place. Hon. Aaron Jones, of South Bend, has been appointed by Governor Mount as delegate-at-large to the farmers’ national congress to be held in St. Paul. Business men should have cards printed representing their respective vocations. Call at the Independent and see the neat designs and learn prices. The Walkerton Milling Co. tapped the mains last Saturday to provide water for their boiler. J. W. Baugher expects to tap the mains also for his mill in a short ( time. । Before buying any farm implements inspect the line carried at Machinery i Hall. We endeavor to keep the latest ’ improvements at prices that defy com- ’ petition. Thompson Turner received his com- ' mission as postmaster the fore part of this week and will take possession in a few days. He has appointed Harry Owen as his deputy. J. P. Jones, who has beer, writing letters for the Independent from Arizona, expects to return to his home at Galien, Mich., in a few days on a visit ' and to escape the terrible heat of the Arizona summer.

An Albion physician was called early Monday morning to treat a young lady of that town for a broken rib. To save his life he could not get the girl to tell how the rib was injured. It was not broken. —Ligonier Leader. Chainless bicycles, it is stated, will be in vogue next season. A beveled gear takes the place of the chain, and it is •claimed that by this new arrangement •one-third less frictioh is obtained and a higher gear can be used. Tests of the ] new-style wheel have resulted satisfac- > ( tardy. , The U. B. people held their last quaf- < t6rly meeting for the year in town last ■ Saturday and Sunday. The reports all 1 over the circuit were good and nearly all . full. The attendance was very large, ‘ both mornh ig and evening. Rev. Sickafooso is it i ^epressntativ 0 picuclicr 111 hi tlicit church a makes a fine presiding elder. 4 The visible su PP^ of wheat is but 16,000,000 bushels, compared with 47,000,- ^ 000 at the corres^ ending period last year, says the Wabash Plain Dealer. This , Slone, with the pi ospect that the new drop will not exec ed the avera g e ’ is sufficient to maintain P rice of th e cereal named at pres*. values—from ten to fifteen cents abewc ^he quotations of last July. Presiding Elder Oghfe conducted quarterly pieeting at the M, L ' chur '- h last Sunday. In the evening th ' . 6 , 61 preached a most thoughtful and . n 11 esting sermon, which was followed communion services. After serving th 6 district as presiding elder for six years, Rev. Ogden is about to leave for other fields, as his present term will soon close. The elder expresses great regret at leaving the district, in which he has formed so many warm friendships and pleasant associations during his incumbency.

B. E. Williams, the druggist, has a change of ad in this issue. Miss Pearl Noble’s Sunday school class held a picnic at Koontz’s lake on Thursday. For Sale. A second-hand Champion mower, in good condition. Cash or note. James Cook. The Boston dry goods store, South Bend, calls attention in this issue to attractive bargains in end of season specials. S. D. Martin advertises a 30 days’ special sale of dry goods, shoes and dishes, in this week’s Independent. He is reducing his stock to make room for new fall goods. A game of ball was played between the Tyner and Donaldson clubs at the latter place last Sunday. The game resulted in favor of Donaldson, the score standing 20 to 12. The cucumber crop is now being harvested, a few batches having been brought to the factory the first of this week. There will be a splendid crop from present indications.

A good road to Koontz’s Lake would be of benefit to the business interests of Walkerton, to say nothing of other considerations. It is therefore the duty of our business men to take hold of this enterprise and push it along. The boat houses, boats, etc., of the LaPorte sportsmen, located near the L. E. & W. railroad bridge at the Kankakee river, four miles north of Walkerton, were destroyed by fire last Sunday night, causing a loss of about SI,OOO. The origin of the fire is not known. Union B. Hunt, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Indiana, will honor Walkerton Lodge No. 263 with a visit on next Tuesday evening. A good attendance of the members is earnestly requested, that the grand chancellor may be given a rousing reception. The Fort Wayne Sentinel says it won’t be long until the mad dog season will be here. If you see a dog walking down the street with his tongue out and froth dripping from his mouth, don't get a gun and kili hies but give him a pan of cool water. The poor fellow is only acting as nature intends him to act in hot weather. He hasn’t the least intention of going mad. When you want job printing send out of town for it, then come to your local newspaper for favors. No matter if you don’t get better work or prices, patronize out-of-town firms, anyway. There is a novelty about getting things away from home that is irresistible. We hope, however, that when you want any favors that don’t cost anything that you will not forget the Independent. The huckleberry crop is turning out i better than it promised at the beginning ! of the season. The recent rains gave the berries a new start, and more berries have been bought by shippers here dining the past week than any week previous. The berries are improving in quality as the season advances There will be about six weeks’ picking thisi year, being much shorter than last sea son, which continued for 13 weeks. John N. Swartz, who resides with his son, Peter Swartz, just north of town, is unusually well preserved for one of his age. He is in his 87th year, but to see him one would think him much younger. He has fair eye-sight, is in good health and occasionally walks to town from his son’s house, a distance of about a half mile. He is a native of Germany and came to the United States in 1846. In his youth Mr. Swartz naw Napoleofi Bonaparte upon three different occasions.

The report in the Grovertown correspondence of the ball game between Donaldson and Grovertown at the latter place a week ago last Sunday was not altogether correct, we are informed. The statement that the game was between Grovertown and Donaldson was only partially true, as but two Donaldson men played, the remainder of the nine being selected from Grovertown and vicinity. The misstatement made by our correspondent was no doubt unintentional, he, perhaps, having been wrongly informed. The convenience, pleasure and praci tical benefits that would result from a good road all the way from town to Koontz’s lake are considerations that should urge our citizens to take hold of this enterprise and push it to success. Koontz’s Lake is a beautiful, picturesque ; resort and is becoming deservedly popular with the people of Walkerton and for many miles around. Our way of getting to this spot should be improved. By the proper application of clay and gravel in a 1 few places along the road a splendid highway could be obtained and the drive ’ to the lake made a pleasant and short one—not over 20 or 25 minutes long at 1 very ordinary driving. As Walkerton i people have no other resort so near or so r pleasant and attractive as Koontz’s _ Lake they ought to make the most of y this and remove the obstacles which now e hinder a full and proper enjoyment of this gem of nature. If a subscription naper were circulated no doubt a ‘ fficient sum could be raised in a short > to accomplish this improvement, v everybody who is at all interested contribute something, either in • work, towards it. money

Kind Words. The following complimentary notices of the Independent are reproduced, not through a sense of vanity nor because we think we are publishing an “astonisher,” but for the reason that we fully appreciate such kindly notices and believe that it is of some interest to the people of Walkerton and vicinity to know what neighboring newspapers may say of their local journal: The Walkerton Independent has just closed its 11 year, and proposes to celebrate by making a change from handpress to power-press. Good for Will A. Endley. He is getting substantial recognition for publishing a good local paper.—South Bend Times. So say we all. —LaPorte Herald. The Walkerton Independent has just closed its eleventh year, and proposes to celebrate by making a change from hand press to power-press. Bro. Endley is giving his readers a bright, newsy paper, of excellent arrangement and appearance, and we hope his efforts are truly appreciated. Plymouth Republican. Last week the Walkerton Independent completed its 22d volume. Editor Will A. Endly has been directing the successful career of the paper for some seven years, and it now stands in the front rank among the best of cdliutry weeklies, and has been a power as a promoter of Walkerton’s business interests every week in the year. Nappanee News. The Walkerton Independent was twenty-two years of age last week. It is a first class local paper and we are glad to note that it is prosperous. Bro. Endley and the writer wore school mates at Brimfield over twenty years ago and we have never had the pleasure of meeting him since his removal to Walkerton, but we peruse his excellent paper with satisfaction nevertheless. We wish him success. Albion Democrat. T. A. Wolfe, the now sexton of the cemetery, is making a great improvement in the appearance of the cemetery. The grounds have been thoroughly cleaned, the trees and shrubbery trimmed, and the grass is kept neatly trimmed with a lawn mower. The place has not looked so neat in years. If there is any one thing that needs to be purified, it is politics, so the reformer says, and many agree thereto. But blood tells, and as a blood purifier and liver corrector Simons Liver Regulator is the best medicine. “I use it in preference to any other." So wrote Mr. S. M. Hysell, of Middleport. Ohio. And Dr. D. S. Russell, of Farmville, Va., writes, “It fullfills all you promise for it." The New Carlisle Gazette speaks of our new principal as follows: “The many friends of John W. Rittinger of this city will be pleased to learn of his appointment as principal of the Walkerton high school. John is one of the best teachers in the state and our Walkerton neighbors could not have done better in the selection of an instructor. He is well educated and in every way qualified for the position. John will make many friends in his new homo." W. E. Farr, of South Bend, was in town on Thursday to interview the town board in regard to passing an ordinance providing for the numbering of the business houses and residences of this place. This arrangement would be preparatory to issuing a directory of St. Joseph county, which would include South Bend, Mishawaka, Walkerton, New Carlisle and North Liberty. The postofflee address, assessed valuation, etc., of every farmer in the county will be given in this book. Mr. Farr, the promoter of this enterprise, is the city circulator of the South Bend Times and was publisher of the directory of that city two years agoORDER COAL NOW. Engage your hard coal of D. N. Hudelmyer now for next winter while the price is low. Only $6.50 a ton delivered. Elder Wm. Tennison OF BUFKIN, IND., Tells of the Great Benefits Derived From Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. 111 I II ^L^x. xrfL > Wm HEART DISEASE of long standing is not easily cured, but it is curable. Elder Wm. Tennison writes: “I was afilicted for thirty-five years with heart disease, in fact, troubled with it nearly all my 1 think it heredl4 ' Qf tary as my father was afflicted with it. I have suffered great distress, CureX my heart palpitated to ReStorOß^jf such an extent as to U shake my whole body. So distressing was it I could only with greatestdifflculty compose myself to sleep. About two years ago I began taking Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. The first bottle gave me no perceptible benefit, but after taking the third I began to feel much relief and I continued for some months. I have good reason to believe the cure is permanent. Dr. Miles' Remedies are sold by all druggists under a positive guarantee, first bottle benefits or money refunded. Book on Heart and nerves sent free to all applicants. DR. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.

PERSONAL POINTS. Will McDaniel is home from Michigan City. Han Kellogg was at North Liberty on Tuesday. Elmer Conrad, of Wellsboro, was home on Tuesday. Miss Ina Wolfe visited in South Bend last Sunday. Harry Owen was at Huntington a few days this week. J. E. Barber was in Bremen on business last Wednesday. Hon. T. J. Wolfe was in Knox on business last Wednesday. Attorney 11. R. Robbins, of Knox, was in town last Saturday. Samuel Loring, of North Liberty, was in town on Wednesday. Charley Rupe, of North Liberty, was iu town on Wednesday. Miss Lula Lontz visited friends in South Bend last Sunday.

• Fred Murphy, of Chicago, is visiting with E. M. Myer and family. £ Willard Sheppard, of Chicago, was the ■□^x<.M''w*o»>*fcuirk Sunday. 4 M. D. Leibole, of Garrett, was in town Monday afternoon and evening. Attorney Dudley Shively, of South Bend, was in town last Thursday. E. U. Finch, of South Bend, was in town Thursday night and Friday. Ed Gushwa and wife, of North Liberty, visited friends in town last Monday. Miss Nettie Paxton, of LaPorte, visited with friends in Walkerton last Sunday. Miss Lizzie Quirk left Saturday morning for a visit with friends at Wanatah. Vern Snyder, of Bourbon, visited friends here the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Mason left for their home at Mt. Pleasant, lowa, last Thursday. Rev. Evans, of Cloud county, Kansas, was the guest of Sam Ross and family last Tuesday. Miss Cora Beach, of South Bend, visit ed with her sister, Miss Ida Beach, the past week. A. L. Rupel, who has been employed at Beecher, 111., for some time, is at home for the present. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Barnhart returned the fore part of this week from a trip to Sandusky, 0., and Put in Bay. Dr. H. D. Denaut arrived here last Sunday from a visit of eight weeks to his old home at Brockton, Canada. Esquire James Shoemaker and daugh ter, Mrs. Anna Stoops, of near Plymouth, visited here several days this week. IS. J. Sheehan ami Fred Bowlin wheeled through from Chicago Sunday to visit with their aunt, Mrs. E. Quirk. Nelson Hershberger, who is farming near Plymouth, was looking after Lis wheat harvest here the fore part of this week. Mrs. I. 15. McGogy, of Shenandoah, lowa, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Rebecca Vincent, and other relatives in this place. Clark Sutherlin and family, of South Bend, were visiting with relatives and friends in town and vicinity during the past week. Mrs. Quirk and family are entertaining Mrs. Fred Henning, of Racine, Wis., and Mrs. Clem P. Korros and children, of Englewood, 111. Claud Fish returned from Walkerton this morning. Claud has formed a first class opinion of that flourishing little city.- Plymouth Independent. Samuel Yearick went to South Bend last Monday to remain about a week, having been called there by the sickness of his son, Benjamin, who was overcome with the heat. Samuel Woodward returned on Tuesday with his daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Vincent, from Chicago, where he had been visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Smith, for about five weeks. Earl North, who assisted his grandfather for several months in the post^gice, has returned to his home in PlyJhiputh. He was a proficient assistant *nd made many friends in Walkerton. I N. E. Bailey arrived here on Thursday for a two weeks’ visit with his wife and other relatives. Mr. Bailey is located at Spencer, 0., where he has a good position as agent and operator for the L. E. & W. company. L. E. Holdeman, of the Bremen electric light works, made the Independent a pleasant call last Wednesday. He was on his way to Argos on business connected with the proposed electric light plant at that place. Mrs. Pavey visited with her mother> Mrs. Terry, of Union Mills, the fore part of this week. Her mother is quite feeble, being 84 years old and having received a fall a few weeks ago, causing injuries from which she has not yet recovered. John 11. Baugher, of Plymouth, visited with his cousin, J. W. Baugher, last Wednesday. They were old army comrades but had not seen each other in 29 years. John H. recently moved to Ply mouth from Illinois where he had lived for many years. Card of Thanks. We feel a deep sense of gratitude t< friends and neighbors for the many kind nesses shown in our late affliction anc hereby desire to extend to them our sin cere thanks. William Stickley and family.

A Printed Lawns 6 l-4c. Printed Dimities 6 l-4c. X X Printed Lappets, Picretine’s Tissue Brode. X Grenadines, etc., at 10c, 12 l-2c, 15c, 20c. J SILK SHIRT WAISTS AND SILK J • DRESS WAISTS 20 tier ct. discount X | Millinery. X A The season has been quite satisfactory. Trimmed hats and bonnets A A 25 per cent discount to close out the spring and summer stock. X • Summer Corsets, Hosiery, X • Laces and Embroideries, X X IN GOOD SUPPLY. | Carpets. | X New Goods at old prices for the present. Z I BUSY, BUZZING BEE-HIVE, ♦ Julicis Barnes & (Jo. f fl fl fll IP IB HI ID f) S Spring and gammer ^^AnnoanQem&nt. — _—. --—[j”l Pl easure * n advertising my ___ zAJ Spring and Summer Samples, which are S~._ th* s Be ^ ec ted, the largest and most \ H A com P^®t e Uue that was ever shown in I- i j 7^ Walkerton. If you want a Fine Dress A' yvT kA- uJ jI X- Suit, Business Suit, Fancy Vest or TrouivN I -ri’ Ber8 ’ an( l want to be dressed in the laLy it \ U test fashion, don’t fail to examine my nV goodsand you will be convinced that I l x have the facilities to give you satisfaction - YOUNG THE TAILOR. • Over Wolfe's Clothing Store. IJv&ry pay a ^ed Pdter pay. Honest values for the money. Look over our assortment of goods. See them for yourself. Prices can give you no conception of the sterling values in every line. ^VINGENTS FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING. £ Drugs, Medicines and Wall Paper, 3 g— Perfumery, Soaps, Combs, Brushes, Fancy and Toilet ^3 JX: Articles, Tobaccos and Cigars. Goods selected with great care and warranted as represented. WE INVITE YOU TO CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK. | B.E. WILLIAMS, Hudelmyer Block, Avenue F. THE RED STAR ...FOR... GROCERIES AND NOTIONS? Highest Market Pricefor Country Produce. • • • J. A. Williams.