Walkerton Independent, Volume 49, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 August 1923 — Page 5

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• Your Motor Lost Its Pep, because | VWSL a A WWW) I i I I —the piston rings were worn W The fundamental principle of # piston ring is to seal the com- Z ■ bustion chamber and the crank-case from the fuel charge and lu Z bricating orj on all four reciprocating strokes. It is, therefore nec- 6 y cessary to fit the cylinder wall, the upper and lower interior sur- Z $ faces of the ring grooves at the same time. W Oil pumping can only be cured successfully with good piston Z •-rings. properly cast., seasoned, correctly designed and accurately 4 Z machined. Replacing worn piston rings will restore the lost pep to V T that motor of yours. We are equipped to give you prompt service. ■ $ We are also equipped to give you prompt service on welding and Z A soldering repair work. Now is the time to take care of it. w Make this your garage for mechanical service. | Taylor’s Garage | jfiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiß Do You Need a Washer? I = = If so, Investigate the superior qualities of the | “White Lily" j = before buying. Satisfy yourself as to its many advantages. = = its constructive simplicity and its ability to make your E = wash day a real pleasure and joy. Ask for a demonstration E | FRATER & KARR | TmililillßMHllllllllillHllHlinHllfilllllHillinilllflllHlllllHlNlllllllUmilllHllUlimiwl Get Quick Results—Use For Sale Ads i

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George Clark Jr., of Chicago is spending his vacation at the Wray home.* We furnish Fleishman's fresh yeast with Occident flour. A. N. TROST. S. A. Nusbaum and family are ( spending the week at Koontz lake, ' occupying the Bailey cottage. I Mrs. Harley McKesson and son are visiting in South Bend this week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Albert Hos- , tetler. Come in and hear the new nonscratch Columbia Records.—E. V. DERF, the Jeweler. Miss Violet Henderson of Good- ! land, lad., who has been the guest ।of Miss Clara Thompson for the past week, returned to her home Thursday. Mrs. B. F. Bowman and daughter. Mildred, returned to their home in Payne, 0., Sunday after visiting Mrs. Bowman's sister, Mrs. A .L. Dupler, an,d family. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Winner and children returned Tuesday from West Mansfield, 0., where they were called on account of the death of Mr. Winner’s father. . Mrs. Rush and daughter of Monticello, Ind., visited several days here with her brothers, Leonard and Lawrence. They returned home to spend the week-end with her. AWNINGS, TENTS. IXD CANVASS COVERS OF ALL KINDS AT THE ELECTRIC SHOP. WAI.KER TON. wntf j The Presbyterian church enjoyed an all day picnic at Koontz lake Thursday. A big basket, dinner waserved at noon. Bathing, games, and snorts furnished th< diversion of the day. Something new in canned fish line. Kippered Herring, Fa* Herrings and Soused Mackeral. packed in Norway, i and guaranteed by the Norwegian government. Try a can. Phone 62. A. N TROST. Mr. and Mrs. Hensley of Hamilton, 0., John Travis and family. Mrs. T. J. Wolfe. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Geyer and son. Gus Bartz and mother, and Leslie Harmison visited Sunday w th Mrs. W. W. Place. North Liberty bread. Northern Indiana’s best. Sold in Walkerton by A. N. TROST. A street meeting of the Ku Klux Klan was held in Walkerton Wednesday afternoon which was addressed by a lady worker of the organizaj tion. A large crowd gathered to hear ; her. On account of Miss Clara Gould | moving to Plymouth, she expects to ■ give up her position with me. so I 'am looking for a good, competent lady to take her place. Please apply a: the store. a. L. Dupler. Albert Atwood of Grand Rapids. Mich., travel’ng agent for Heinz Pickle Co., is here visiting his mothe-, Mrs. Sarah Atwood, and mother-in-law. Mrs. Martha Brayman. and looking after business interests. The Kankakee Sluggers played the Teegarden Tigers last Sunday on the latter's grounds. The game ended •in the 9th when some of the Teegarden players left the diamond following a decission of the umpire and ; refused to return. The managers of the two teams agreed to call the ' game a draw and split the proceed* 50-50. Next Sunday the Slugegr* go to LaPorfe to play the All-Stars. NOTICE. Beginning with last Sunday the South Bend News-Times will bo delivered in Walkerton at 15 cents par week. By order The News-Times Publishing Co.

j P. A. Lawrence ma?* a business ; trip to Kendallville, last week. I lx you like good juicy prunes, try a pound of Savoy. j Phone 62. ' A .N. TROST. Mrs. Chas. Barnett and son. Edgar • Carrier visited Monday at the lake at Flack’s Inn. Eastman films, developing ami printing.—E. V. DERI- , The Jeweler. । Mrs S. A. Andrew and .daughter, Sylvia, of Chicago, are spending a two weeks’ vacation at the lake with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Flack. । Mrs. Aaron Seitz and son, Raymond, and Mr. and Mrs. George Seitz, spent the week-«n,d with relatives in Gary. Hammond, and Chicago. Oh! Skinney! A circus is came to town today. Dldge see the elephant? My! but wasn't them horses smart! And did you ever see such funny clowns? I liked the little dogs, too. Mr. and Mrs. George Mechling and daughter, Anna, and son, Alfred, returned Tuesday from Ada, 0.. where they had been visiting. Mr. Meehlpg's father came with them for a short visit. On account of the quantity of trees and brush that lodged at the B. & O. bridge it was necessary to Ue® a quantity of dynamite to make an opening. There is much more to be removed. i Try a pound of Savoy Codfish. Absolutely boneless. j» A. N. TROST. Mrs. Ina Kontz and Mrs. B. I. Holser are visiting the former's daughter, Mrs. Jack Carr, in Chicago. Marjorie Holser, who has been in Chicago for several weeks, will return home w th them. Both of the Holmes bridges have been replaced and are ready for traffic. The Geor'ge Brown bridge will have to be replaced with new and lenger spans, also new abuttments. Il will be late fall before this road may he used. Mrs .Sarah Groshans and daugh ters, the Afxe-s Alice and Clara Gould, and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Thompson expect to move to Plymouth the first of September, where they have purchased a home. Miss Clara Gould has acc pted a position with the Bosworth store. Savoy Coffee can't bo beat. The kind particular people like. A. N. TROST. John Flack continued h o Basv catching at tie lake Monday whoa he hooked a nice four poundet, which makes his total 12 for the season. John says he can get ’em best on Monday mornings but wn have a suspicion that he uses that for an excuse to get out of helping with the weekly washing on that day. Auto tops and side curtains made new. We make all of our tops from first class material, for anj style or make of car. Electric Shoe Repair Shop. C. M. Goodrich. Walkerton wntf John Noblit left this morning (Thursday) for Ohio where he will visit about two weeks with relatives in Marpn. Cardington and Crawford counties. He will attend a family reunion during his v sit there where he will meet his sister from North Dakota. whom he has not seer for 38 years He expects to be in Marion Friday, the day of President Harding'fi funeral. "E GO I \RTHER THIN JI ST SELLING COAL. WE SELT “WINTER COMFORT." IF THERE IS ANY DOI IT" IN VOI»R MIND LET IS SIGGEST THE COAL THAT WILL WORK BESI IN YOl R STOT E OR Fl RN ACE. R. I. HOLSER A CO. PHONE SI Dr. J E. Shannon of Dayton, Oh o. delivered a sermon ofunusual interest in the I'nited Brethren church last .Sunday morning on the subject: “The Ideal Church." In his unique way ho presented the truth in a striking manner. He Is a magnetic speaker, with a fine vocabulary, always interesting and easily understood. As the Secretary of Evangelism in the I'nited Brethren church, he has general oversight of that work, with headquarters at Dayton, O. In his field of work he is accomplishing untold good in arousing the ministry and laity of the church to a deper consecreation for soul winnna. Dr. Shannon also delivered a very forceful sermon at the union evening service. The W. H. S. class j>f 1918 held their first reunion at Koontz lake Sunday, Aug. 5, with all members present but four. The day was spent in talking over high school days and having a general good time. A picnic lunch was spread in Smith’s grove, ' which was followed by talks by mem- : bers of the cass. Harry Reed of Chii: cauo was chosen president of the ; class organization, and plans were made to make the reunion an annual ; * affair. Members of the class present 'were: Harry Reed. Chicago; Mrs. j Clela Goodrich Steele, of Galveston, Ind.; Francis Wolfe, Bob AA’olfe, j Mav War,d. Mabel McDaniel, Mrs. I A’elma Kerchaert, Nina Sellers, Donald Worrell. Wilbur Place, Ray Kaufman, Dorothy Hornung, and Harold j Goppert. The following visitors wero >; present, Swen Bergstrom, Pearl Good- • rich Dogett, Julia Denaut, V. Bur- • dette«Wolfe, Esther Taylor, Gladys • Place, Lawrence Albright, Gus KerI chaert and Mrs. Donald Worrell. FOR SALE: Two Overland trucks, i Buick Four, good as new, driven very ; little, fully equipped with bumper, ; spare tire, stop light, visor, motor- : meter and other accessories. Foi : information, call at the 2twnA9. Walkerton Candy Kitchen. FOR SALE: New Ford 4-doar ; Sedan, out only a few w*eeks. Priced i for quick sale, cash or terms. Leßoy & Tischer, Phone 92. FOR SALE: My residence prop- ■ erty modern, lights, furnace and gar- ! age for three machines. Part cash ; and baJance on easy payments. I See Mr. or Mrs. C. L. Miller. ; FOR SALE —9 room house and > lot. Easy terms. Enquire John Wolf- ! enbarger. 3ta9w

KISS’ GIGANTIC GEARANCE SALE A BIG SUCCESS — It has again been proven that honesty in advertising and honesty ’ in its application in connection with quality and value are appreciated by 1 our people. Reiss' in their two- I page announcement of their gigantic I clearance sale have taken the pub- । lie into their confidence and haxe j frankly told them, that they need. , money to pay for fall goods bought and room to place it and for these reasons have made up their mind to take a loss on many items of cloth- 1 ing, shoes, etc., in their big stoek ।' and sell at actual cost many others 11 in fact that every article in the I store would be cut in price that । nothing would be reserved. They were busy all the past week re-ar-ranging the store and re-marking the hterchandise. Last Friday, the lucky day for ' many people from far and near, the sale opened with a crowd waiting for the doors to be opened and soon the store was packed from end to end. । Reiss' had again made good, were ■ giving the public what was promised ' and not a big bluff, even in the face of a higher fall market. To say that the big crowds were pleased would be putting it very mildly, they grew enthusiastic and as the days went on and the good news was spread, thai real natgains - are being offered at Reiss’ big sale, the selling became faster and faster. Mr. Harden, the general manager at Reiss’ store, stated ths.t this sale is going to be ;he most successful sale ever held by Reiss’, and that their ; aim will bo realized in every way to the fullest extent. The sale ends next Tuesday evening, at 5 o’clock p. m.. on that day the Radio set will he given away FREE, everybody is urged to be present and see that it is done right. By the way did you get plenty chances on the outfit? With every 50 cents spent in the store you'll get one chance. Get plenty, the outfit is worth the effort and the bargains given are worth coming a long ways. Adv. LOST: A solid gold Knight Templer xvatch charm, witn a red cross on one side and the Initials S. M. on a keystone on the other side. Finder please return to the Independent office. 2twa9 FOR SALE -Oldsmobile in fine condition, cheap if taken at once. 3twal6p Clevo Irwin. FOR SALE: Lot no. 16 on north | side of Koontz Lake. n«-xt to the John j Flack cottage, see Frank Reed. 3twal 6p WANTED: to exchange 4 0 acres : near Knox. well improved, all in crops, with or without stock and : tools; for small place about’ 5 acres ■ near Walkerton, good location and j buildrings. Will give easy terms on : difference. AA'rite or call 2twal2p Mrs. Mary Rafue. R. 1. B 235, Knox Ind. FOR SALE —A few 50-gallen Coca Cola barrels. T. Gordon. FOR RENT —120-acre farm, good opportunity for responsible farmer and stock raiser. Call on S. Newcomer of M. J. Henderson. 325 21st street, Toledo, Ohio. FRED G. HUPP. WANTED—Young men and women to learn Morse and Wireless Telegraphy. Railroads. Western Union and Wireless Companies in dirs ' need of operators. We teach you quickly, and procure positions at big salaries. Great opportunities for advancement All expenses low; can earn. part. Write today for free catalogue. School established fifty years. | DODGE’S TELEGRAPH INSTI- ' TUTE. Monroe Street, Valnaraiso. Indiana. Btwaul6 Driving A Ford? If you drive a Ford, we have just the battery for you! A genuine Willard at a remarkably low price—built right up to Willard standards and without an equal for value. If you want a still better battery, there’s the Willard All-Rubber Battery, built especially for Ford service and containing not one bit of wood. It’s a bear for wear —there’s none can touch it. QUALITY VULCANIZING & BATTERY CO. Willartl 1111 Illi vIIIfIMBNMMI {

B = Studebaker I I I ■ | today is the largest manufac- ■ | turer of six cylinder cars. | Let us point out and dem-1 I onsTrate its manv distinctive I Leßoy Tischer | j Phone 92 Walkerton, Ind. i I i f ■ n ■■■ 9 ■ ■ a ■ ■ ■ a ■ ■ ■ i b ii ■■■■'■■ OCCDBKT j j The Guaranteed Flour Costs (fln Worth More— You’ll forget its extra cost when you taste its extra goodness in ■L your baking. । IB Makes Better Bread —and more of l it. Better pies and cakes too. N | A. N. TROST | “SUDDEN SEKYICK" PHONE 62 Sj J So Cooling I j and Refreshing । I I I I 1 On a warm day there is nothing so J cooling and refreshing as a dish of our J | wonderfully good Ice Cream, flavored | | to your liking with any one of many I Pure Fruit Flavors which we make 1 I fresh daily. g I Take a quart or more home with you | for dessert. It saves you the effort ot | a making one and everybody likes it. I WALKERTON I I CANDY KITCHEN I

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Everybody is doing it now. Buying lots at Koontz lake. Lowe Bros. High Standard Paint, the best paint for all purposes, we know, we have tried it. The man who offers nothin"-; hut price usually has nothing but price to offer. We have good 85 pound Slate Roofing at $2.00 per square and up. We also have Mule Hide

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Roofing—not a kick in a million feet. Chas. Young bought some Mule Hide last week for his buildings. Chas, is making quite a few improvements ou his farm west of town. We have a car of Chestnut Coal just in. Leave your order now so that you will be sure of having coai this winter. We also have lump coal for threshing at $6.00 per ton.