Bits and pieces -
Mary Jane Castle, a former resident of Chesterton, died very suddenly at
her home in Three Oaks, Mich. Monday morning Dec. 28 of heart disease.
The remains were brought to this place Wednesday for interment.
John Wideman is home to spend the holidays. John has a splendid
situation in an enamel factory at Milwaukee of which Mr. Eckl, late of
this place, is superintendent. The concern is a new one, and much
larger than the one here.
The annual business meeting of the Swedish Lutheran congregation of
Chesterton, will be held at its church Jan. 1st, 1884, at 10 o'clock.
At this meeting trustees are to be elected and much other important
business transacted.
Every industry that will keep a man employed at home should be given the
preference. The cigars sold in Chesterton and Porter would give
employment to five men, if made here. This would keep $60 a week at
home that now goes elsewhere. Every little bit helps.
On Sunday, Dec. 17, Charles Rhordance died at his home in Crocker, aged
26 years, of quick consumption, and was buried, on Wednesday, Dec. 20,
services being conducted in the McCool chapel. Deceased was a young man
with a wide circle of friends, and liked by all who knew him. His death
is a sad blow to his parents.
Quite a select crowd was gathered at the Reading and Gymnasium rooms
Saturday evening, it being ladies night, and a royal good time was had.
At 10:30 refreshments were served by the club and at 11:30 the party
adjourned. All ladies are invited to attend these gatherings whether
any of your relatives are members of the club or not.
P.A. Johnson is lying very low with a severe attack of the grippe. Out
of consideration for his condition the Maccabees of this place met in
the rooms of the bank Tuesday evening instead of in their regular hall,
which adjoins the rooms occupied by Mr. Johnson. While not in a
critical condition, Mr. Johnson is a very sick man and his friends are
watching him very closely.
Zimmy jr. of the Messenger, was a caller at The Tribune office Tuesday
and notified us that is we had any hankering for a lease of life, we
must appear in Valparaiso forthwith with a box of cigars for the
Messenger. The notice will be obeyed, and orders have been given the
cigar maker to make up a box of "Undertakers Hopes" at once. The
tobacco is already in soak in the glycerine vat.
Liveryman J. H. Kintz, of Chicago some time ago, bought a farm near
Woodville, of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad company, to put his surplus
horses on. The railroad cuts the farm in two, and last September Mr.
Kintz had three fine horses killed by the cars, vowing to the poor
condition of the railroad fences. He tried to settle with the company,
but failed, and now brings suit against the company in the Porter
circuit court for $600 damages.
An Irishman went to a lawyer with a case, but the attorney wanted a
retainer. The Irishman was poor, and finally the lawyer said he would
take the case on a contingent fee. It was settled, but the contingent
fee part of the agreement bothered the client. He confided his
ignorance to his friend, Paddy, and asked for an explanation. "An it's
the meanin' of a contingent fee yer after knowin"? Sure, I'll tell ye.
A Contingent fee means that if ye lose the case, the lawyer gets
nothin', if ye win, you get nothi'.
M. E. Church Announcements
Preaching 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Class Meeting after morning services.
Sunday School 2:30 p.m. Edwin Green, Sup't
Epworth League meeting Tuesday evenings at 7:00.
Prayer meeting Thursday evenings at 7:00.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
H. C. Weston, Pastor
Bucklen's arnica salve
The best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hans, childblains, corns, and all
skin eruptions, and positively cure piles, or no pay required. It is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25c.
per box. For sale by Dr. H. Green.
All free
Those who have seen Dr. King's New Discovery know its value and those
who have not, have now the opportunity to try it free. Call on the
advertised druggist and get a trial bottle, free. Send you name and
address to H. E. Bucklen & Co and get a sample box of Dr. King's New
Life Pills free, as well as a copy of Guide to Health and Household
Instructor free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. Dr. H. Green, druggist
The squarest livery barn in Valpo is run by Grant Mitchener on West Main
street. Westchester people are cordially invited to put up their horses
at Mitchener's barn when in town. Horse well fed and well taken care of.
Don't forget the place. Mitchener's barn. West Main street,
Valparaiso.
The Upper Tens an the Lower Fives
Chesterton has two athletic clubs. One is called the Upper Tens and the
other the Lower Fives. The Upper Tens hold forth in the second story of
the Thomas Block, and the Lower Fives occupy the basement. The second
story fellows are very exclusive and won't allow smoking or card playing
while the other fellows do. Both clubs have all the paraphernalia for
physical exercise, and are good institutions to keep our boys out of the
saloons.
Did you see Dem Possum?
Charley Nelson recently captured three opposums in Harbrecht's woods
alive, which are now on exhibition in Harbrecht's saloon. These animals
are very rare in these parts, but few of them having been seen since
1850 when they were frozen out. They make excellent window attractions,
and draw large crowds. Our only colored citizen "Dick" says, "By Golly,
dems's de boss eaten. Beat chicken all holler and I'd guv two shillen
for a mouf full of 'possum any day".
A Distinction Without a Difference
The statement made that Receiver Skinner was refused admittance to the
Enamel factory the day he came here, is said to be false. Mr. Maxwell
says Mr. Skinner was refused admittance to the safe, instead. The
statement that Skinner's forces took the factory as described is not
denied, and is vouched for as true by the men who did the work. We
understand that Mr. Joabin is hot because it was said Mr. Skinner was
denied admission. To all intents and purposes, it amounts to the same
thing if he was denied access to the safe, as far as an ordinary mind
can see.
Shame!
As a first class farce, that fuss over Roby prize fighting leads them
all. Without regard to politics, the whole gang of Lake County officials
ought to be raked from Hanover to Hades, and then kicked into the
darkest nook of oblivion. They have disgraced Lake county, themselves
and the whole state of Indiana, and deserve the contempt of every honest
man. The idea of trying and convicting Prize Fighter Costello,
sentencing him to two years in the penitentiary, and then letting him
loose. It is enough to make a man's blood boil. Not bad enough yet,
but the convict gets on a drunk, goes to Chicago unmolested and Tuesday
night stands behind Tommy White in his fight with Griffo.