Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-15
INDIANA ITEMS.

chant Of one oil the ctits Of Indiana failed in bust
ness. On this account, an event that would have
trans PRED about that time was postponed The
gentleman determined to seek Lis fortune else
where. Before departing. he took out a Lille Pol
icy for thousand dollars for the benefit of
young lady. lie went to Central America, TO Cal.
ifornia, Nevada. A short time since he died.
The young lady, after time. looked up her pa
pers. had them presented, and one thousand dol
lara. and accrued profits. eighty seven dollars
were paid in grecnbacks. The lady is now
and has been for two years, typographer in this
office.-kokomo Trib.
COOP TExrLARs. organizations are be-
coming not only quite numerous, but very popular
Bro Beck of Illinois. made trip through this coun-
ty last week and at several places addressed large
audiences. His lectures we're we'll received; and
at every point he was strongly impor:uned to re-
turn. His style witty, but he made many
points that were unanswerabe. Last week be
organized Lodges at Greentown and Jerome. 7 he
people being aroused to the importance of the
subject; and We say let the good work 90 on.-Ko
kono 7ri6.
THE F. oop.--The rains of two weeks ago.
started tie ice which lay in very heavy body up.
on the water all winter, md the result was. jam
of ico which backed the waters of Deer Creek
causing very heavy rise in so short time tina.
the inhabitants living in the "bottom" had barely
time to escape with their lives. Many Of the FAM
lilies lost al they had, and were very thankful to
escape themselves from being engulphed in the
rushing waters and ice, that came laundering on
inundating .he houses and streets, and DESTROYING
everything that surrounded their habitations
Mothers ere seen wading through the water
from their houses with their little tied to their
backs, others were seen carrying pigs first, chill
dren afterwards. The Baum farm, at the railroad
bridge has suffered more from this rise than any
heretofore. At Lockport, the damage to proper.
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troyed, farms inundated, houses moved from foun
datons, stock OF all kinds drowned. miles of fence
destroyed, in fact. the spectacle that meets the
eye in every direction could not be more appalling
We understand that nota rail ID left on the
farm of VIM Barnes at Lockport All the farms
along the bottom at Carrolton bridge, have been
covered with water and ice destroying all the crops
The bottom field on Samuel Mil-oy's farm, 10
acres in wheat, is entirely destroyed and all the
fences carried away.
About 100 feet of the Wabash dam has been
swept away down 10 the apron and bed Of the
river.
We may truly say, that we have no knowledge
of greater damage being done by high waters, than
the la.e fre,het has accomplished.--Delphi Jour.
The Shelby Union is publishing an ordinance BY
which saloon keepers must hereafter psy $500 for
the privilege Of selling intoxicating liquors in that
place.
There fight at Conner.vie, few DAYS
ago, between bear and three dogs. The hear
was the victor. About 800 persons paid dollar
each to see tte contest.
The Richmons tInd.) Telegram SAYS that the
recent cold weather has made Wholesale Ges-
truction OF the fruit in that vicinity. Peaches. ap-
Piles, cherries and pears have Jared nearly alike,
but tits hoped that the grape crop has not been
injured.
/ Fifteen years ago citizen of indianapolis left
his wife and two chidren-aiter year, the latter
were informed Of the death Of the former. The
widow married ard had several children. Two
years ago the dead husband reported TO the
living husband and lett again. The woman
got divorce and was remlrried TO her last hus-
band who died month ago. The first husband
also married and week ago returned To Indian
apolis with his family. He sent for his children,
two daughters 10y his first wife, took them shop
ping, bought them fifteen hund el dollars worth OF
presents and there the matter ends. 1t is mixed
case.
ELoPEnKxr young couple Glowing not wise
ly but to- WELL" eloped from this city on the
East bound Valley Road train las; evening. and
intended to make Logansport, the Gretna Green
OF the matrimonial venture. They were happy
snug as bugs in "A rug--and two seats in OF the
elegant coaches of the Valley Road were ample
for their accommodation. Upon the arrival of the
we're somewhat disturbed by the appearance OF
the City Marshal of that municipality who kindly
but rather urgently pressed his services an at
tendant, and did not cease his polite and assidu.
Gus attentions Until he had returned the young
lady to the family domicile in this city. Thus
ended the elOpement.-Ldfa yette Courier
MAD DoGs.-Our City somewhat excited on
Wednesday last by the cry Of MadtDJg.' A rabid
dog, lrothing foam and blood was seen on our
streets. and had bitten large number of dogs
some hogs and cattle before his pursuers succeeded
in killing him. We hear that several citizens had
narrow escapes The City Fathers. very prompt
Is passed ordinance, followed by proclamation
OF his Honor. the Mayor, for the immediate kill
ing of all dogs found at large without muzzles. A
great slaughter of the canine race has followed the
dog matte order. We noticed yesterday ORA,
load OF nfortunates-dorgs that had had their day
from the noble Newfoundland to
"Mongrel puppy, whclp and hound,
And cur OF low degree"
Every owner Of bitten animal should see tina
il is killed at once.-Michiqan City Entcrpsiss.
GRAND TRUNK The Valparaiso RepSblic ray.
meeting of citizens of Valparaiso held in the
Office OF A. Starr, Esq, on Friday evening last
to take steps towards procuring the passage Of the
Grand Trunk Railway through valparaiso. TIL,
meeting was well attended and adjourned unit
next Saturday at two o'clock. The meeting ap
pointed Mr.. K Starr committee to 60 10 La
Porte and confer with the friends Of the road there
and to procure Judge Nile. or Osborn to address
the meeting.
Now is the time to stir. for if VIC can procure tn,
passage Of this road through Valparaiso, it will adj
at least thirty per cent, TO the value of all property
in the center and southern part of the county, in
creasirg the value of every bushel of wheat, b.
making good market, some eight or ten cent
per bushel. Let every farmer, land holder, bust
ness man, mechanic aud capitalist be present mex
Saturday.
A CoLoRxD WITSrss.-For the first time 10 th
; history OF our Courts negro woman, Mrs Aman
da Lindsay. NEE Hill, vas admitted to testify il
the Cass Circuit Court, on last Tuesday, in TIL
case of the State OF Indiana, vs.. Wise Objection
were made by the Attorneys for the defence
Messrs. Chambererain, and Dykeman, whicl
were overraled by his honor, Judge Biddle. Al
parties agree that she 10 an honest and intelligen
witness.-Logansport Jour.
NEWS UMMARY.
block of fif cen buildings, valued at ST 90 90