Chesterton Tribune - December 31, 1885 cont
Victor sold to John Beam tow lots in Hageman for $300.
Miss Louisa Wiseman, of Laporte is spending the holidays with her
parents and many friends hereabouts.
The Masonic Ball was a very pleasant affair. Owing to the bad condition
of the roads, however, many could not attend who wished to. The lodge
cleared $28.
Jack Lahy painted the town a bright vermillion, or rather, he painted
the faces of three fellows, Christmas Eve. He also compelled one
saloon-keeper to furnish free liquor for him and his friends. Jack
should go to the legislature, for if he could handle the House as well
as he does Chesterton, bills without limit would be passed on short
notice.
If the Vanderbilt's can afford to bury their dead without display,
certainly, says the New York Graphic, poor people can afford to do so
too. The Catholic Church has made a number of efforts to put an end to
ostentatious grief which attends the funeral of its poorer followers,
and other Churches might do the same with good effect. There is no
reason why poor people should impoverish themselves for months in order
to give their dead an expensive funeral. The briefer and less
ostentatious the funeral excepting in rare cases, the more appropriate
it is. The display is not by any means for the benefit of the dead, but
for the gratification of the living. The clay that is to be returned to
the earth has gone beyond all things of that kind. The more quietly it
is disposed of the better; and if it might be re-animated for a moment
in would cry out against all robbery of the living it might receive
honors to which it is not entitled, and which are of no possible
importance so far as it is concerned.
Mr. Edward Harrigan received a Christmas box Christmas Day by express
from some unknown admiring friend. The box in question was of medium
size, and around it was wrapped two or three folds of expensive paper.
Ned was much pleased, and after complying with the rules of the express
office, places the box under his arm and made a bee-line for home, there
to open it and display the contents before his family. "What's that you
got, Ned?" inquired Mrs. Harrigan. "whist, be still will ye, just keep
you eye on the focus and I'll show you." says Ned. The children from
baby up to the eldest, each secured a reserved seat somewhere on Ned's
person, for the occasion. Slowly unwrapping twine and paper, Ned
finally got to the cover. The suspense, was awful. All waited with
breathless anxiety to see the next set. Up comes the cover - Holy
Moses! Out springs the neck of a great big, ugly snapping turtle. The
children, where are they? Amidst the shrieks of laughter that followed,
might, have been Ned blankety blanking everything under the sun. Ned
says he likes turtle but is particular how he gets them.
Michigan City Dispatch - "It goes without saying that we all want good
schools; but do we do our part toward them? In the majority of cases
after the school board have hired the teachers, patrons give the school
little or no thought unless it be to grumble at things the teacher is
reported to have said or done. The position of a teacher in the common
schools is one of the most thankless in the world, and we believe the
fault is not altogether with the teacher. We are too prone to hunt for
faults, and forget entirely to look for the good qualities. It is so
much easier you know to grumble than it is to praise. And do you know
that when you give a teacher the praise he or she has earned, are you
aiding your own children in the search for knowledge? Let teachers know
that you appreciate their efforts, and they will be encouraged to still
greater energy in the school room, while the result will be apparent in
the more rapid advancement of the pupils. Suppose the parents in
Michigan City think of this winter; try it, and note the result. It will
cost you nothing, and will be the best investment you ever made.
City West School Items
(District No.8.)
The number of pupils enrolled during the Fall term of school were 36.
The following pupils that were not absent or tardy, during the month of
October were: Lizzie Mentzer, Lilly Warren, Lewis Moores, Walter Rice,
and George Bancroft. And for the month of November; Minnie Holtz,
Lizzie Mentzer, Lilly Warren, Lewis Moors, Frank Moores, and Walter
Rice.
Lizzie Mentzer was not absent or tardy during the term.
The Christmas tree, given by the parents and teacher, for the pupils was
a success. Santa Claus made his annual visit, and was warmly greeted by
the little folks, as he bestowed his gifts upon them, as each and all
received a gift. The programme arranged consisted of songs, and
declamations, by the pupils, each one preformed their part very
creditably, and all the little ones are anxiously awaiting the return of
another Christmas Eve.
Circuit Court
Criminal cases were disposed of Wednesday with fines imposed as follows:
Malicious trespass - indictment against Geo. Marsh was quashed and
defendant discharged.
Assault and battery - George Marsh, $3, Wm. Ben, $3, and John Shine $5.
Selling liquor to a minor - P.J. Clifford was fined $50, Chas. Gable,
$50, Chas. Nelson, $50, Ed Harrigan, $50, Chas. Lager, $50, Albert
Wilcox, (2 cases) $52, 4 cases of P.A. Muldoon were continued.
For selling without license - Fred Woolbrant was fined $20, A.
Woolbrant, $20, Chas. Gable, $20.
For selling on Sunday, Chas Nelson and Chas. Gable were fined $10 each.
For selling on July 4th - P. Lyon, (2 cases) $20.
For keeping gaming house - John Reddington was fined $10 and Chas. Gable
$10.
For Sale or Rent
Good new house, large lot, near Hageman, also for sale a neat cottage.
For further particulars inquire of Fred Zigler, Hageman or at TRIBUNE
office.
Winter is at Hand
But who need regret it, when one can go to Swanson & Son's and get
elegant winter clothes for a song. Provided with a neat warn overcoat, a
warm suit of flannels, a pair of gloves, and a fur cap, anyone can go
through the coldest weather with comfort.
And. By the way, the Ladies and children are not forgotten. Cloaks in
immense variety, low price, and a fit guaranteed. Come and see us. We
are sure we can make you happy.
Swanson & Son's
Swan Nilson,
House and sign
carriage and Fresco Painter.
Grainer & Paper Hanger;
Chesterton, Ind.
Ah! There My Size
When everything looks blasted blue,
And misery sticks like Spaulding glu
A nip that reaches toes and hair
Will make a man a millionaire.
When e'r you want a nip that's nice
As can be bought at any price
Drop in and see me, don't forget,
I keep the best in town, you bet.
Ira B. Tillotson,
Dealer in
Wines, Beer, liquors, and Cigars.
ANNUAL CLOSING OUT SALE
of Dry Goods, Carpets, Blankets, Cloaks, Shawls
at theBusy Buzzing BEEHIVE, Laporte, Ind
We commence at this time to give you a benefit in buying your Christmas
Presents.
The BEEHIVE is full of useful articles to buy for Christmas.
Julius Barnes & Co.
Dr. John Bull's SMITH TONIC SYRUP, for the cure of Fever and Ague, and
all Malarial Disease.
Dr. John Bull's SMITH'S TONIC SYRUP, Bull's SARSAPARILLA, Bull's WORM
DESTROYER.