Chesterton Tribune - April 29, 1886 con
Mr. D. A. Smith, of Sumanville talks of moving west.
John Clevenger sold John Gustafson a track of land in Liberty township for
$800.
The Methodists of Valparaiso will soon commence the erection of a new
church. It will cost in the neighborhood of $40,000.
Vidette - Misses Maria Brummitt and Addie Miles, teachers in the public
Schools at Chesterton, visited in this city last Saturday.
Prof. Phares closes his fifth year as principal of the Chesterton schools
next month. The professor has been an efficient teacher, and has many
friends.
Frank Johnson, of Chesterton, is taking Turkish Baths in Laporte for his
rheumatism. His description of his first experience is laughable.
Last Monday there were about 1000 visiting Odd Fellows entertained in
Hobart. Hon. Tom Wood, of Crown point, was the speaker of the day. A
dedication of the new Odd Fellows Hall was the reason for the gathering.
Mrs. Sheatsley, of Walkerton, who was several years ago accused of poisoning
her husband, was arrested last Saturday for poisoning her child, who did
suddenly last week. Mrs. Sheatsley is in charge of the constable pending
the coroners investigation. The corpse has been exhumed.
T.J. Johnson, of Chesterton, has brought replevin suit to be tried Saturday,
against C. G. Trowe, of Salt Creek, to recover eight cords of wood. Trowe
bought the wood of T. B. Murten. Murten was clearing a piece of land, and
claims that Mr. Robbins gave him the wood on the land. Johnson owned the
wood in question, having had it cut some time ago. Robbins supposed Murten
knew about it, and only gave him what he could rightfully give. We presume
the trouble was caused by a misunderstanding, and not intentional on the
part of anyone.
Unless steps are taken to keep cows from running loose all over the town,
there will be fewer owners of these animals this fall then there is at the
present writing. The railroad will thin out the number slowly, surely, and
in a scientific manner. There are about 50 cows hunting their living on the
commons and public highways. They seem to like the grass around the depot
better than elsewhere, and congregate there. Now any owner who thinks he
can make the company pay for animals killed any where along the switches, is
going to be badly disappointed. In fact the company is entitled to damages
for obstructing the safety of the trains. Keep your cows in pasture or get
rid of them. You can't farm on a town lot.