Chesterton Tribune - December 31, 1885
Our Advertisers
(continued from last issue)
Let us see. A.L. Harper was our last victim. Our next is Calvin Shanks,
the man who feeds the hungry and shelters the weary traveler. The
commercial trotters all know the Central House. At its table you get a
great big old fashioned square meal, with no little side dishes to
aggravate one. The landlord is a quiet, pleasant gentleman.
S.A. Swanson and Son, Tailors, are a firm in business here about a year.
They occupy the west half of the Adolph Gustafson building, and keep a
large line of gents' furnishings, ladies' cloaks, and ready-made goods.
The tailoring department is very complete, and under the immediate
supervision of the Senior Swanson, of wide experience.
Martin Young, the Chesterton meat market man, has had his card in THE
TRIBUNE every issue of its existence. Everyone knows Martin, and all
speak well of him. Of this world's goods he has a generous share. He
will be the next Trustee of Westchester Township just as sure as the sun
rises, unless he utterly refuses to allow his name to be used.
Swan Nilson is another old standby of the TRIBUNE. He is the man who
does fine painting and frescoeing. Go into the parlors of such mansions
as Geo. Morgan's, Martin Young's, or Geo. Brown's, and ask, "who did
that elegant work?" the answer will be "Swan Nilson." Mr. Nilson came
from the city of fine painters, Stockholm, and his work reflects no
discredit on the reputation of the land of his birth.
In Hageman, Mr. H. Dabbert heads the list of TRIBUNE advertisers. He is
the genial gentleman who, assisted by his amiable daughter, deals out
the mail matter to the people of that place. In 1875 he was appointed
postmaster, and found the office a sinecure. By his untiring efforts,
the office now is eagerly sought after by money, for it is a very nice
thing. But Henry Dabbert has suited his patrons, and will keep the
office just as long as he desires to. In his neat store may be found all
of the necessaries of life, besides many luxuries. He is a good man to
patronize.
Our readers have grown accustomed to seeing the name of Wm. H. Vail, the
Valparaiso Jeweler. From the first issue of the TRIBUNE to the present
one, his ad. has been inserted. And who in Porter County don't know
Billy Vail? His reputation is one to be envied. Whatever he represents
an article to be, that it is, and the man is yet to be found that has
ever been deceived by Wm. H. Vail. His stock of jewelry is elegant,
well selected, and his prices reasonable. We take upon ourself the
responsibility of asking you to call on him for we know he will meet you
with a heart welcome.
SCHOOL ITEMS
Quiet being restored, everything goes on smoothly again.
Thermometers are the latest addition to our school.
The new pupils enrolled this week are: Mary and Kate Bradt, and Frank
Palmateer.
The exercises this (Thursday) afternoon promise to be a grand success.
Be sure to come and invite your friends to come. Parents are especially
invited.
Mr. Phares spent his vacation at his home near Crisman.
Miss Brummitt also spent her vacation at her home near Furnessville.
Vacation Friday, it being New Year's.
The Saloon Troubles
Chesterton's saloon keepers are having a sorry time trying to make an
honest (?) living this winter. Thus far THE TRIBUNE has refrained from
saying much on the subject for several reasons. But now a brief summary
of the facts, together with a few opinions may be well timed. The
saloon men of Chesterton were indicted by the Grand Jury for selling
liquors to minors. All were heavily fined with exception of Harbrecht &
German, whose case was dismissed by the Prosecuting Attorney, and Philip
Muldoon, whose case was continued. Besides being fined in the Circuit,
Charles Gable was fined in the Justice Court $20 and costs for illegal
liquor selling. Notwithstanding all this punishment, we understand from
good authority that suits will be brought against the saloon keepers for
selling liquor on Sunday. There is not the least particle of doubt but
what each and every one of the saloon keepers have shamefully abused
their privileges, and now an outraged public turns upon them to utterly
exterminate the business. Sunday is the best day a saloon has. The
saloons are all crowded before and after church. Men come to town to
get religious consolation, and instead, get the devil's soother. Not
long ago, a polander came to church, and before he left town, got into a
fight in one of the saloons. Many of our readers remember this
incident.
The saloon men want to close their doors on Sunday, but are afraid of
each other. There is always one man among them who will sell on Sunday,
and rather that let that one do the business, all will sell.
Financially, there is no money made in selling liquor illegally. For a
time there may be, but in the long run the saloon-keeper gets left.
Besides this fact, those saloon men who make a practice of selling at
all hours, and on any day, are practically worse off than convicts in
the northern penitentiary. They are slaves and culprits at the same
time. Tied to the bar-room, they cannot leave and take recreation like
other folks, but must be on hand to open the door to customers. They
never know when they will be hauled up: Why, I wouldn't live such a life
for the wealth of a Vanderbilt. It is to the interest of the saloon
keeper to strictly obey the law. He will feel better, and sleep
sounder.
Patents Granted
The following Patents have been granted to citizens of Indiana, bearing
name and date, Dec. 15, 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by C.
A. Snow & Co., Patent Lawyers, opposite U.S. Patent Office, Washington,
D.C.
J.B. Swain, Newbern, Churn dasher
A. Yount, Denver, Planter
J.D. Olds, Fr. Wayne, valve
A.J. Munson, Indianapolis, Lightning rod coupling
J.W. Hill, Sandborn, Reel
W.G. Houk, Lafayetts, Rack
C.D. Jenney, Indianapolis, Dynamoelectric commutator
D.W. Johns, New Albany, Saw sharpener
S. Cloud, Huntington, ______
J.W. Cole, Greencastle, Bottle washer
J. Myers, Peru, Snap-hook
A.H. ____(maybe ?ouslog) Winnamac, Driving seat