Walkerton Independent, Volume 34, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 October 1908 — Page 1

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BEVERIDGE IN WALKERTON. The Noted Orator Speaks to a Large Crowd Here. Senator Albert J Beveridge addressed the people of Walkerton and vicinity Monday from the band stand on the Lake Erie Jfc Western grounds. The senator and party arrived on a special train from the south over the C. 1. & S. road at 10:45 a. m., and were driven from the depot to the place of meeting. While the special was being switched to the Lake Erie & Western road the senator entertained the large crowd which had assembled at the band stand to await his arrival. Beveridge, who was introduced Postmaster Turner, spoke for about 15 minutes, touching upon the salient points involved in the campaign in his strong, convincing style. At the conclusion of the address a season of hand shaking followed, the senator being heartily greeted all along the line from the band stand to his train which was in waiting at the Lake Erie depot and bound for the south. Among the members of Senator Beveridge’s party were quite a number of noted Hoosiers, including George Ade, McCutcheon, the Chicago Tribune cartoonist, “Abe Martin," William English, a correspondent for the Indianapolis News, and a well known newspaper man from New York City. Senator Beveridge has traveled over 14,000 miles in hie special train within the past few weeks, delivering political speeches in many cities in the west, south and east. Fruits of The Dime Novel. The officers of Logansport have sue ceeded in rounding up a gang of boy burglars who have been operating in that city for several months. A jackknife dropped by one of the parties who robbed the Star laundry Monday night led to the arrest of Earl Ridenour, 16 years old, who confessed to several thefts and implicated three other boys of the same age, who have also been arrested. The youthful gang robbed stores, barber shops, saloons and private residence and were carrying on a wholesale business when detected. Threat of an Irate Subscriber. Every editor enjoys getting heart toheart letters from hie eubaerihere. Hero is one the Wichita Beacon received last week- “Unless you let up on your fool kicking about certain contractors now doing public work in this city I am coming in to knock your block off.” —Winfield, (Kan ) Press.

This Store Will Be Closed Nov. 17 EVERYTHING MUST SELL REGARDLESS OF COST! o ryinnririry You Can Buy Goods at Following Prices: GREAT SHOE SPECIAL Blankets coqe2-00 Blankets 1.48 >4.00 Shoes $2.85 1?5 B ] an i <ets 1>2 5 3.50 Shoes 2.65 1.50 Blankets 1.25 3.00 Shoes 2.15 bankets .90 J nr .80 Blankets .68 2.50 Shoes 1.85 .75 Blankets .55 2.00 Shoes 1.50 ——- 3.50 Ball Band Rubber Boots 3.10 OlltillgS Queen Quality 12c and 14c Outings 9c v ci r v, 11 /-t 10c Outings 8c Famous Shoes for women —Fit where others fail American Lady Shoes Muslin & Calico Special Prices on all Boys and Children’s Shoes 9a°tt 1 s ^ c 30c Soft bole Shoes for Babies 15c per pair Calico 5c yd Suitings AU 8681 2 D re ss Goods $1.25 Blue Wool Taffeta 88c 15 Pieces all finest India Linon 50c Black Sicilian 41c 1.00 Mixed Blue Suiting 78c at bargain prices. Black $1 25 Henrietta 87c 4 A B ?V^ nama 39c $1.25 Black Serge 88c Three C Dress n patterns $1 Laces and Embroideries 1.25 Black Poplin 88c Suiting, per yd. ’ 60c regardless of cost. 1.25 Brown Broadcloth 88c Bargains in Groceries, Bargains in Felt & Rubber Goods Space will not permit our quoting prices on everything, but everything in the store must be sold. Come in and let us show you goods. Remember, this stock must be closed out by November 17th, 1908. Don’t Overlook Our Children’s Coats at Half Price Men’s 50c Work Shirts -39 c Each Until Sold FRED PTCLARiCSIEPiTsfbRE

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And What Next? A paragrapher has given us food for thought by stating that perhaps in a few years some one will be saying: “Oh, but you ought to have seen the machine that I accompanied Wilbur Wright in, in 1908.” Perhaps. But isn’t it startling to think that in another half century people may be shot through tubes like “cash,” that it will be quite a novelty to see some one navigate about his work on foot; that woman will head the house absolutely — heaven knows that she won’t require fifty years—that a telephone, which does not permit you to see the party with whom you are talking, wouldn’t be tolerated for a minute. Probably foolish to suppose all this, but considering the long strides that have been ours since civil war days even, leaves us plenty of room to presume that nothing is impossible any more. Surely we have placed our ancestors in the “selling plater” class: it is absurd to expect our successors to be content with what we have. —Springfield Sun. REPUBLICAN MEETING. Charles W. Miller Addresses Large Gathering at the Opera House. A well attended meeting was addressed by Chas. W. Miller, republican candidate for congress, at Hudelmyer’e opera house Saturday evening. Mr. Miller is a clear, forcible speaker and he discussed the issues of the campaign very ably from a republican point of view for about one hour and a half, holding the close attention of the audience throughout hie address. The speaker was introduced by Thompson Turner, chairman of the evening. Mr. Schafer of South Bend, candidate for representative, and Isaac Reamer, candidate for commissioner, each gave a short address prior to Mr. Miller's speech. Music was furnished by the Walkerton Military band. The Forest City male quartette entertained the audience with some pleasing vocal selections. Kodol is a combination of the natural digestive juices and it digests all classes of food and every kind of food, so you see it will do the work that the stomach itself does. The only difference between it and the stomach is the stomach can get out of order and Kodol cannot, but Kodol can put the stumach into good order, Buy Kodol today. It is guaranteed. Sold by B. E. Williams. Get your sale bills printed at this office. Best work and lowest prices. New type insures good work.

WALKERTON, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. INDIANA. FRIDAY, OCTOBBER 30, 1908.

THE ONION CROP. A Good Yield and Excellent Quality in This Vicinity. The onion crop in the vicinity of Walkerton is turning out well this season both in yield and quality. The average yield is about 400 bushels to the acre. About 120 acres in this vicinity were planted to onions this season, the principal raisers being Aaron Seitz, 12 acres yielding about 5,000 bushels; Vermillion A Sons, 16 acres and about 6,500 bushels; Levi Knowlton, 6 acres; Critten Bros., 6 acres; George Mechlin, 6 acres; George Seitz 4 acres; besides many others who had out smaller fields. The largest average yield reported is that of E. E. Davis, south of Koontz’s lake, whose three aeres^oT onions yielded 2,400 bushels. Those who are shipping their onions direct to the large dealers are receiving from 40 to 43 cents a bushel in car load lots. The heaviest demand seems to be for red onions this year, which are shipped largely to the south and southwest where the red onions are the favorite, The east prefers the yellow or white onions but as the markets there have been over supplied there is little de mand for them this year as compared with other seasons. The onion industry is a promising one for Walkerton and it is claimed that the acreage will be doubled next year. An Encouraging Sign. The manner in which many cities and towns are going after new industries is an encouraging sign of the good times. Vincennes, Wabash, Marion, Mishawaka, Gas City, Washington and a number of other prosperous and wide awake municipalities of the state have not only adopted aggressive policies of this char acler, but they already have succeeded in their quest. Confidence in the return of good times and increassd business has spurred these cities to commendable efforts.—lndianapolis Commercial. Taft at South Bend William H. Taft spoke in South Bend Saturday afternoon at the corner of Washington and Maple streets, about a mile from the business center. A large crowd greeted the distinguished speaker, whose address was brief owing to the condition of his voice It is estimated that 15,000 people were in attendance. Large delegations went from Knox, Hamlet, Walkerton and North Libert', returning at 6 o’clock on a special train made up at South Bend. Sale bills at this office.

What Right Have You to Judge? Herbert Kauffman in the Chicago Tribune writes the following startling condemnation of the malicious gossip. “What have you made of yourself? What have you done for the world? Whom have you helped on the uproad? What sacrifices have you endured, to justify the right to claim principal? How many times have you resisted the sale of your honor? How often have you kept your word (rather than keep an unfair dollar or take an unfair advantage? Is society any better for your birth? Have you aejped to the welfare of others? j “Suppose you drop jpe blinders of conceit and take a squint in the mirror of self-revelation. See weaknesses jmd acknowledge They’re bound to be found out bv the biting • «Boner or later eat away the plating of hypocrisy and let the real brass d^dWur nature peep through. * “Who are you that you have the right to judge anybody? Islyour own past so spotless—has your odn record been so pure that you’re qualified to condemn any man or woman in the tribunal of your complacency? Have you been put in positions where temptation cried out with a thousand tongues while necessity knouted with a hundred lashes? Are you so just, so all knowing as to determine how any man or woman shall act? . “Circumstances are so peculiar, combinations of events are so misleading that every wheel in the machinery of justice is set to clog at circumstantial evidence. But what of the countless times when the name and reputation and character of men and women are disposed of by a word of thoughtless slander? Do you demand proof and fact? Do you ponder over the probable consequences of your gossip? You don’t. "It isn’t because you wish to hurt nor because you are really malicious, but because you don’t visualize the consequence of your thoughtlessness because you don't see the definite outcome of what you are doing. The charity you spell in dollar marks is minor alms. Give of your heart, give of your under standing, of your gentleness, of your forbearance “Don’t judge. First of all because when it is your province, your own weak ness should plead for forgiveness in another. And secondly, because it’s u -ually none of your bnsinees to stick your nose into affairs V it don’t concern you.” ' A FINE RECITAL. Mrs Beechgood s Class Gives Elocutionary and Musical Entertainment. The elocutionary recital given by the pupils of Mrs C. 11. Beechgood last Fri day evening at the Methodist church was a very erj lyable occasion as well as an interesting demonstration of the abil ity of the pupils as brought out by .Mrs Beechgood's proficient method and cate ful training. Miss Edna Bennett gave “Sister at d I” and also “Aunt Jemima's Courtship,” the latter in costume, showing marked ability in the portrayal of pathos of the one as well as the humor of the other. Miss Bessie Beechgood, io “Aunt Polly Green,” brought out the quaint humor with charming vivacity. "Our Hired Girl, ' Oy Mies Claire Barnd, was a skillfully given character sketch. Little Car oline Denaut was woefully pathetic in her grief over “The Dead Doll,” and little Esther Bailey was earnest in her indignation towaid the person who denied Santa Claus. Mise Caroline Perkins gave a tine reading of “Convict Joe” and responded to the encore with an amusing sketch, "Her Answer.” Mrs. Beechgood gave-“ After the Battle” in so realistic a manner that she eaemed really the mother searching among the dead for he- son and finally crazed with grief and' Horror as she crooned the closing lu^by, This was followed by “'W—dght,” sung by Mis. S. J. Shadel acZoMpkmed by male voices in chorus wilt* excellent effect. The war memory e^elment was fur ther carried out in a eloquent short address by Rev. dwrlos Beechgood upon “Th Fiag” and Stressing particularly the veterans ofXhA G A. R , who with the ladies of the Relief Corps were guests of honor at the entertainment and in whose honor the'pulpit had been draped in our nation's dolors. The musical numbers throughout the program were excellent. Miss Grace Hyde and Miss Marie Williams began the program with a spirited piano duet. Miss June LeR >y and Alice McCabe in a vocal duet and the boys, LaFeber, Hostetter, Rinehart and Augustine, in “Kentucky Home” all won hearty applause. Little Helen McCabe was obliged to respond with an encore to her j dainty little violin solo. Rev. G. S I Reedy’s solo was etjoyed by ail. The i piano numbers by Mrs. M. S. Denaut J were a treat indeed. In the Liszt Tar(l antelle the wonderful effects descriptive ij of the Neapolitan boat song-guitar, H mandolin and ail the bewitching envirHonments of sunny Italy—were brought i' out under the magic of her supple lingers । 1 and incomparable genius. ■I After the program all were invited to ;i the parlors for a social time and treated (to a collation of doughnuts and coffee. j j Some people are so stupid that it j makes a clever person feel immodest I just to be in their society,

THIS ASTONISHING GUARANTEE wbShk. Guards Y OU against disappointment. If the “BURROJAPS” Patent (or dull) Leather in the uppers of a pair of “ KORRECT SHAPE” SHOES breaks through before the first sole is worn through, the dealer from whom they were bought is authorized by the makers to replace them with a new pair FREE. btop a minute and think what this means — absolute assurance against fear, doubt, or mistrust in buying yourself a —of pa Cent leather shoes.- Patent leathers have always been considered toounreliable — too uncertain to guarantee. Here Jk I a leather with nothing unreliable or certain about it —it is the very embodiment / | of reliability. It it were not, how could its / makers stand behind it in this way? After this you need never wear a patent leather shoe that you have any reason to doubt — this guarantee takes away all risk in buying patent leathers. latent Foxed Blucher, ’ To get “ BURROJAPS ” patent (or dull) Box Kid Top, Single // Leather, look for this label sewed into the Sole, Mercedes Toe. r lining or the shoes. A on ^ y one k* n d of V ; Shoes — "KOR- // rectshapi // " j This i-abei Reg. c.s. • —because the mak- / ersOf “KORRECT // SHAPES’’ own J,/ ‘ and control Burrojaps ” leathers ’abso- \ I Litcly, and will permit them to be usedin / n ° otiier uia ke of shoes. -, ' BUY A PAIR TO-DAY ” ABOUT ITT —if you want shoes that : -O' A? AX ,ft & you can take abs °hite comfort in from the ■- Aw.f A&X f!rst minute you wear them, buv “KOR-'-’’’A % Su’e KECI SHAPE ” SHOES. The makers X lumber of these shoes have been famous for half A 1 ' „ e a century for the perfect fitting quality of ' their footwear. That is because it is built V* M ° n the right plaa of human foot structure. Fr ee “ i? ‘ many styles to Trade Mark / —~ * X ' a , choose from— Stamped ou '' ' J ' G' T v we can suit any the Sole. 7^ ii taste. COME -A7 „ he IN TO-DAY '. . Co.. Maker,. ? a?r G ?o r Maw. fall. K O O N T 7 THE globe CLOTHIER The Store That Sells Good Clothes and Shoes

1 ' t talcum POWDER Hot or Cold Weather Requisites Drugs, toilet preparations, perfumes, etc., suitable for either Greenland’s icy mountains or India’s coral strand, you will find here in variety enough to suit you, all pure and good and at reasonable prices Our name on the label of a med icine or perfume bottle, or package, carries with it a guarantee of purity and freshness. Send us your Prescriptions—they will be filled with accuracy. B. E. WILLIAMS, DRUGGIST J? EL BOSE Wants You to Look Over This List: 122 acres at $55 per acre with S2OO ex- ‘ pended; SO acres are worth $75; the 42 acres are good farm land. Come quick , if you want a bargain; several parties I figuring on this. 120 acres K tukakee valley land, $7Ol per acre; SO acres good, heavy soil, clay . sub soil Can s4lat a bargain. 40 acres, with good improvements, S2OOO, and a lot of other good bargains । TOWN PROPERTY 1 have a good property for sale within throe blocks of hank; will offer for a, short time at $750 -SIOO cash, $S per ■ month. Will sell on contract if taken’ soon.. Have several nice homes will sell right. Several vacant lots at a bargain. Come I ! and see me. D. ARMSTRONG Lock Smith and Safe Expert Umbrellas, Rubber Stamps and General Repairer 130 N. Michigan St. South Bend

I Winter Goods Now In! I g_ _ 3 We have received a large and splendid line of new winter goods 23 SX and are showing the latest and most stylish patterns m |dress goods| X-- Consisting of Brilliantines, Serges, Invisible Stripes and other up-to-date goods. Beautif^t patterns from | 25c to $1 per Yd. | S2t WINTER UNDERWEAR for Men, Women and Children, at 25c to 23 J2S SI.OO per suit. 251 Good, Comfortable, Heavy Cotton and Wool Blankets for zero weather ^3 E2 *— COTTON BLANKETS, per pair, - - -50 c to $1.30 —« £2 WOOL BLANKETS, per pair, - - $4.50 and up 23 Cold weather will.soon be here. Prepare for it by buying your winter goods here. -3 I GRIDER MERCANTILE CO. i ^uuiuuiuimuuuiwuiiuuiuuuuuiu^^

U-. H - Jr j - Everything in the Kitchen । Will be of the best if it comes from our splendid line of house furnishing goods. We handle no “seconds or inferior i grader. Our Ranges, Cooking Utensils, Etc., * Come from the beet makers and you will know what that means when you come to use them. Come and them a: yI way. The mere sight will app al to your housewifely instinct. Our prices a .11 enable you t • follow it ea GEO. P. ROSS

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< - -ttbitw— ■■■ r— tt- - - - I fe— —■ * & £ -x fc \ V\hhmK bu^ sj £-. Bi Bi B Bi Bi I? * Bi Going to Shingle Your Root This fall? if so, it’s tim ’ you got at it. Make up your mind to have really good shingles this time. They are the best and also the cheapest. Get them her , Her shingles are ail perfect <i d full count. You can use every one. and you get every one you pay f r. Get What Lumber You Seea up without waste: it sr that does ’t Walkerton Lumber Co.