Walkerton Independent, Volume 34, Number 26, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 December 1908 — Page 5

We have now completed our stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Etc., I and have a full line of Cigars, Tobaccos, Tablets, Etc. Prescriptions and Family Recipes a specialty. Purity of Drugs, Chemicals, Etc., — and accurate compounding guaranteed. We solicit your patronage. ^faikerton pharmacy A. S- BLAINE. Prop.

WALKERTON MARKETS. Corrected Every Friday. Eggs 28 Butter 22 Lard 10 Green Hides 6 to 7 Potatoes 7o Timothy Seed '..2.25 Glover Seed $4.80 Wheat, No. 2 98 Oats (white) 46 Rye, No. 2, 56 lbs. test 65 Corn, sound, 100 lbs, new 77 Beans, hand picked 2.00 Onions, bushel .....50 Chickens, old Turkeys 10 to 12 Ducks 8 Fat Cattle, per cwt $3.50@4 00 Stock cattle, “ " 3.00 Cows, *• " 3.00 Calves, “ " 5.00 Hogs •• •• $5.00 to 575 Sheep, “ " 3.50 Lambs $3 50 to 4.50

: LOCAL NEWS| o • 3 O Happeningss of Walkerton and Vicinity o< o Told in Brief Paragraphs o Wear "Reiee” hate. Don’t forget your tickets at the Red Croee Drug Store. W, C. Ake has bought Byron Brown’s photograph gallery at the Townsend stand. Veal calves bought at highest market prices. If you have any to sell let me 1 know at once. W. D. McDaniel. Mrs. Mollie Wolfe will be in Stillwell any time after December 10 in the interests of the Mcßrody & Co, toilet articles. There will be a necktie social at Fair view school Saturday evening, Decern- i ber 12. Come. Bring boxes. Miss G. Branaman, Teacher. The next number of the. lecture course will be the Potters at the opera house December 12. Sale of seats open at the Central Drug Store next Saturday. Soothes itching skin, Heals cuts or I burns without a scar. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, any itching, Doan’s Ointment. Your druggist sells it. Sid Ewing, barber, one door west of Hotel Starr. Revolving chairs, compress- ' ed air and other modern conveniences and appliances used in the barber’s art. "The Widow McCarty,” a bright, clean musical comedy, at Hudelmyer’s opera house Saturday evening, Dec. 19. Brilliant with wit, humor and music. A good show. Go and laugh.

HUDELMYER’S Opera House I ■KmmUHHMHK*MMamOBaaaKnMWI«MaHHMI«MmMMMIMKraMBaUWX»Ora>RJ9SamwnDfa«WWnrWV»^BSWir^ ■ w-» mKcraMreV^nrWanMnMmHaBBBBmMBMBamMTRManaKWBMIH ll H J r IWW nw» ■> — SATURDAY , DEC. 191 THE MERRY WIDOW N|cCARTY AND HER BEAUTY CHORUS A Happy Combination of M :r th, Music and Merriment. THE ALL FUN SHOW you have all heard of. No waits Between Laughs. Fifth Triumphal Season. I Praised by the papers. Patronized by the public. Played at Popular Prices I DON'T MISS THE BEST SHOW OF THE SEASON. I PRICES, " " - 257735 AND 50 CENTS L J

■ Buy “Reiss” shoes. « It was tive degrees below zero at 3 o’clock Tuesday morning. The 22nd day of this month the days will begin to grow longer. For Christmas suggestions look through our advertising columns. Send the Independent to your dis tant friends or relatives for a Christmas presentThere is said to be a splendid foundation for good sleighing. All that is lack ing is the enow. See our prices for raw furs in this paper before you sell. W. B. Apple, Walkerton, Ind. The ‘Walkerton schools will give an entertainment in the opera house Friday evening, December 18. Secretaries of lodges will please hand in to the Independent reports of the elections of officers of their respective orders. M. Russell of South Bend representing the Watch Tower Bible Society of Allegheny, Pa., is here for a few days in the interest of that society. As 1 will close my millinery store Monday, Dec. 14, for the winter, I will close out all hats below cost from now until that date. Mrs. E. Sharpe. Mr. and Mrs. George Goppert, who had decided to move to South Bend this winter, have given up that idea for the present and will remain on their farm. Wesley Rupel was taken sick last Saturday with symptoms of pneumonia and for a few days was quite bad, but his condition now is reported somewhat improved. An insanity commission composed of Justice H. A. Adel, Dr. 8. *P. Tracy and Dr. M. S. Denaut, held an examination Tuesday in the case of Jay F. Miller and a decision of insanity was rendered. Arrangements are being made to have the patient sent to Longcliff hospital for treatment. We will soon announce a great map offer in connection with the Independent. It will be a regular $3 wall chart, with three maps, etc. but by buying them in large quantities we can furnish one of these fine maps and the Independent one year for $175. The Independent has the exclusive right of these maps in St. Joseph county. Dale Freeman of Oregon township, Starke county, was accidentally shot while hunting on Wednesday afternoon. It is reported that while he was pulling his shot gun into a buggy the trigger caught onto something and the gun was discharged, a portion of the contents entering hie right hand and mangling the thumb and two or three fingers. Freeman was taken to a South Bend hospital. To Whom it May Concern—This is to certify that we have this date played Ben Craner’s “Widow McCarty” and it is the beet farce comedy ever seen in thio house. Middaugh Bros. Managers Opera House, Montpelier, 0., Jan. 6, ’OB. This show will be given at Hudelmyer’s opera house Saturday evening, Dec. 19. New Photograph Outfit. Having bought the photograph gallery of Byron Brown at the old Townsend stand I am equipped for doing all kinds of photographing. I have added an entire new outfit to the business which insures good work. Mounted photographs $1 and up. Postal pictures 70 cents a dozen, I also have a fine view outfit for photographing residences, etc. Call and see me. All work guaranteed satisfactory. W. C. Ake.

B. I. HOLSER ® CO. We are in the market at all times for all kinds of grain and seeds. We wholesale and retail all kinds of grain and seeds, Perfection flour, Sleepy Eye flour, new buckwheat flour, bolted corn meal, bran, middlings, chopped feed, Buffalo gluten feed, oil meal, cracked corn, chick feed, Michigan barrel salt, lump salt Feed grinding given projnpt attention B. I. HOLSER ® CO.

> | PERSONAL... | I «u Frank Thompson is visiting friends • in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Wolfe moved into their new home this week. । George Bentley made a business trip to South Bend Wednesday. Miss Bettie Miller of California visited with relatives in town last week. Mrs. H. Boleman, of Plymouth, visited with her sister, Mrs. Wesley Rupel, last 1 Friday. Miss Helma Peterson of South Bend was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Rupel Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bose and daughter, Leona, visited a few days ago with relatives at Miller’s. Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Yager of Plymouth visited with friends in town Thursday and Fridey. Mrs. Barbara McDaniel and Miss Minnie Williams spent Sunday with E. E. Richards and family at Plymouth. J. E. Wenger went to Indianapolia Monday and may remain there through the winter if he gets a position on interior carpenter work. Will Lantz is visiting in town and vicinity during a month’s vacation. He is employed on a steam shovel at Haver, Montana, for the Great Northern railroad. U. S. Lemert, the well known horse dealer of Plymouth, was in town and vicinity Wednesday on business. Mr Lemert is buying a large bunch of horses preparatory to giving a sale shortly after the first of the year. The following are those from a distance who attended the funeral of Vern Cripe: Adam Cripe of Holmesville, Neb , John Cripe of Fulton, 111, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Cripe, Shelby Cormican and sons, Marshall and Ora, Mrs. Anna Creager and Mrs. Ina Reed, of South Bend; Mrs Elizabeth Ebby and Fred Shenneman of North Liberty. The fifth annual fair of the Ladies' Aid Society was opened Wednesday evening in the basement of the Methodist Episcopal church. There was a good attendance and fine music was furnished by the orchestra. The booths are well tilled with attractive articles for the holidays and are arranged with artistic taste. Ths fair will continue three nights. This evening— Thursday—a fine six o’clock dinner will be served and on Friday there will be a dinner at noon and a luncheon in the evening. The public is cordially invited. Just a little Cascasweet is all that is necessary to give your baby when it is cross and peevish. Cascasweet con tains no opiates nor harmful drugs and is highly recommended by mothers everywhere. Conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by Red Cross Drug Store. A Great Feature 1 At considerable expense the Indepen dent has secured for the issue of De comber 18 an illustrated story by Enrico de Maison entitled “Christmas in Foreign Lande.” We invite all our friends to read it. In the future we expect to run one of these high grade features frequently, having made arrangements at considerable cost to present to our readers a higher grade of literature than is usually found in a country newspaper. All that we ask in return is your appreciation and your co operation. Tell your friends about these special stories, and let them know what they are missing if they do not receive the Independent 1 every week. We have arrived at the conclusion that the beet is none too good for our readers, and we propose to present for their (delectation a liberal amount of excellent literature that is as good as the greatest paper in the land | can produce. If you like the feature, ‘Christmas in Foreign Lande,” tell us so! i • . BIRTHS. • . | A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Wolfenbarger December 2, 1908

NEWS OF THE CHURCHES. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 10:30 a. m. and 7 p. m. Junior League at 2 p. m. Epworth League at 6 p. m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 p. m. The subject for Epworth League next Sunday evening is “The Joy of the Overcomers.” Bible references, Rev. 2: 7, 11, 17, 26 29; 3: 5, 12, 21. Mr. Leonard Mertz will lead. The pastor will preach Sunday at 10:30 a. m. on "Gideon’s Victory and Ours,” and at 7 p, m. on "The Farable of the Vineyard and the Husbandmen.” The Sunday School voted last Sunday to hold theChra^mas exercise on Christmas eve. It wnl consist of Christmas anthems by thajchoir and exercises by the various classes of the school, , G. 8. Reedy, Pastor. । UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH. Sunday School, 9:30; prayer and class meeting, 10:30 a.m.; leader, D. L.Swank; Christian 1, PMC. U., 6:30; preaching, 7:00 p. m. ■ The Ladies Jid will meet Friday at the usual bonw.t Mrs. S. Cormican’e. The revival is Brewing in interest and power and Bt>ule MH returning unto the Lord. Rev. H. । •■Pence of Tyner is assisting in the naming. Come and bring your friends withwou. Jom T. Keesey, Pastor. PRESBYTKIAN CHURCH. Sunday school A 9:30 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p. m. Bible study class every Friday evening at 7 o’clock. The Bible Study class will meet dur ing December at the Methodist church. Preaching every Sunday at 10:30 a. m and 7 p. m. Cottage prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. C. H. Kiracofk, Pastor. THE DEATH RECORD. Finnegan. Peter Finnegan died at hie home in South Chicago Sunday from an attack of pneumonia. His age was 57 years. Mr. Finnegan was formerly a citizen of Walkerton where he had a large circle of friends. He was road supervisor for the Baltimore A Ohio railroad between South Chicago and LaPaz and was a very competent and thorough man in hie line of work. He is survived by a wife and family. Tae burial services were held in South Chicago Wednesday. Tinkey. 1 Mrs Reuben Tinkey died at her home in this place Friday morning after a ' protracted illness from lung trouble. She was in her 63rd year. She was a citizen of Walkerton about 40 years and was well esteemed in the community. She is survived by a husband and five children. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Monday, Rev. J. Hildebrand officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery. —— ] Pointers For the Purchasing Public. The attention of our readers is called to the following new ads this week, among them being many good Christmas suggestions: Gue Reiss A Co., smoking jackets, neckties, mufflers, etc. Shirley’s Restaurant,- candies, fruits and nuts. The Red Cross Drug Store, many presents for Christmas. । Smith’s Restaurant, holiday candies, fruits, nuts and pastries. Koontz, Globe Clothier, Christmas suggestions. J. J. Fink, choice candies, perfumes, fancy stationery, Parker Fountain Pens, etc., for Christmas presente. Hudelmyer’s Opera House, fine Musical comedy December 19. Chas. M. Schuell, jeweler, South Bend, special holiday announcement. Shoe Repairing. All kinds of shoe repairing neatly and promptly done by Samuel Blocksom, two doors south of the Independent. Bring in those old shoes and have them made as good as nejv^ A number of ofir business houses have very attractive holiday windows.

E— — —VW wwwWWWO -S W v —— — — I Santa Clwus Will Make His Headquarters at Our | Store This Year /YOME in and see the great line of presents he told us to have here for you to buy. They are useful, beautiful, will please A-' all and your money will be spent for something which will F do some good.

[ See the great line of Neck- • wear b All the latest frills in all the newest । shades—green, brown, gray, blue, dark * and light. [ See the largest line of silk » and knit Mufflers i Ever shown in town, all in single boxes, all colors of the rainbow. • See the great line of Suspent ders I In single boxes, silk, satin and regular I webbs in endless variety. ) See the fine line of kid and • fur Gloves ) With silk linings—you can find JUST what । “he” wants.

। By all means do not buy until you see how much good we can do for you. Gus Reiss & Company * THE SQUARE MEN WALKERTON, IND.

WANTS, FOR SALE, FOR RENT, Etc FOR SALE.—A fresh cow. L. A. Schmeltz FOR REN I’ Good farm of 255 acres situated three miles from Walkerton Slick A Curtis. FOR SALE—White oak fence posts i Enquire of C. 11. Beechgood. LOST OR STOLEN.—One small brown dog with white feet Liberal reward, i Return to Blocksom's shoe shop. FOR SALE —A reclining baby cab in : good order. Call at Independent office. FOR SALE. — A Moving Picture Theatre in good running order. Will sell cheap for cash, complete outfit, lease, etc. Owners desiring to enter larger field. P. O Box 526, South Bend, Ind. FOR SALE—I bay gelding, 6 years old, weight 1600 pounds; sound, perfectly gentle, work any place. Will sell him , at a bargain if sold soon. M. S. Shull WANTED. —A few spring colts, horses or mules. Porter Jack. FOR REN T.—Four rooms, wood house and store room; 55.00. Mrs. Mollie; Wolfe. SPLINTERS. High-toned—bells in a church steeple. The fortune hunter does not always find game plentiful. The world Is full of people who would rather butt in than ring the | doorbell. It is a waste of tint- to put on the j brakes when you reach the bottom of the hill. Bowers —Is he really such a stickler for temperance? Powers—Y’es; he won't even burn an alcohol lamp. Some people think they can't make a mark in the world unless they use an axe. Bills —I understand that Smith is a very cheerful giver. Wills—He is when you ask him for advice. A woman can pin on her hat so that a cyclone can't blow it off. and yet she can't keep her shoestrings tied. Adele—You would never think that a i whale weighed a hundred tons. Estelle —Why not? Adele —Look how small their bones are. PROVERBS OF PEOPLES. One learns by suffering.—Latin. One takes the odor of one’s company. ■—(’hinese. No one is a fool always; every one' Sometimes.—Latin. Crosses are the ladders that reach to heaven.—French. No wind ever blew that did not fill some sail. S।>anish. Paradise is for those who command their anger.—Koran. Do what you know and you will know what to do. —French. If folly were a pain, there would be groaning in every house.—Spanish. • He that neither works nor pushes Won’t find food among the bushes. —lrish. I

See the Smoking Jackets “He” will like them even if “he” does not smoke. One of our handsome Overcoats Would make a very nice present. We show the very best kinds at right prices. One of our Suits would not go bad They are hand made, fit perfectly and we guarantee that the prices cannot be beat. Here is something new-.we make shopping easy for you If you cannot make up your mind what you want to buy, then just pay us whatever amount you wish to spend, we give you a special bond for it, which you can give “him” and he can come to our store and pick out whatever he wants, for that "mount.

^XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXZ x Christmas is Coming £ X V x Candies, Fruits, Nuts h § 5 B 0 Fine Chocolate Bon Sons !St Come in and see us before you buy. Special W 2 SHIRLEY’S RESTAURANT 2 *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* J. WILLIS COT TO N ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Probate Business and Settlement of Estates a Specialty. LOANS and INSURANCE. REAL ESTATE AGENT FARMS AND TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE. MONEY TO LOAN 222'22?"* Office over State Bank, Walkerton, Ind.

The Walkerton schools will close Friday, December 18, for a tsvo weeks’ holiday vacation. A Queer Cliaxer. Dr, John Duneaii Quackenbos. New York’s authority on hypnotism, was discussing, at his beautiful New Hampshire estate on Lake Sunapee, the abi surdity of dreams. "You may have noticed," said Dr. Quackenbos, “the absurd, the causeless terror that a dream will sometimes give you. I know a man who, still but half awake, ran Into bis wife’s room in the middle of the night, all shaken with fear, all wet with the cold sweat of tin overpowering terror. ” ‘Oh.’ he moaned, ‘I have had such a dreadful dream. I’ve been chased round and round my room for hours and hours by a piece of blotting paper.’ " Half a loaf Is better than a loafer, An Indian stream, the Kivcr Kist nah, COO feet wide, has the longest span of telegraph wire in the world I’erhaps the most curious of polishing wheels is that made of corn husks for finishing shell or bone combs When New York City gets its water from the Catskills, the longest flow will i be from a point 130 miles from the City Hall.

0 W r with us We will look carefully after your banking interests and treat you with every courtesy and consideration. Our methods are thorough an conservative, our resources abundant, our facilities ample, and our stability and trustworthiness beyond question. Why not open a Bank Account ? Do It Now We pay 4 per cent interest on Time Deposits. The State Bank of Walkerm 1--„.