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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
Fashionable ladies use aBsrrett.s."

The trial of Vanstts, at Warsaw, for
the poisoning of the Horn family, of
which mention has before been made,
came off last week. The friends Of the
family and the svenging spirits of the
community were somewhat disappointed
at the light sentence he received at the
hands of the court. Two years imprison-
onment seems but small punishment for
the crime OF wilfull, premeditatcd. MUIR
der.
The Book BUsINEss.-But few persons
have any proper comprehension of how
vast Is the book business in this country.
Take one Item, fer instance, as illustra>
i've: Matthew Hale Smiths SUNSHINE
AND SHADOW IN New YORK." which is the
exciting WORK OF the times, is selling at the
rate of 900 copies per day is sold ex,
clusively by agents. (see advertisement in
another column The publishers q. b.
Burr & Co., of Hartford, Conn.,, use TWO
tons of paper a day and run six large
roller presses constantly to supply the
current demand. This Is doing whole,
sale business with one book alone. This
is a large work too. it must be remembers
ed, between seven and eight hundred
pages royal octave. ard yet 1t rivals in
rapidity OF sale "UNcLE TONS CABIN" of
old Think OF the countless number of
the small books published. Surely ours
is q reading country.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
REAL ESTATE COLUMN.
ZEAL ESTATE FOR SALE

An Improved farm of so acres, situated
nine miles north of Plymouth, one and a
half miles east of the Goshen road. Can
be bought on easy terms, one>haf down,
and balance in five equal annual payments
OR will exchange for town property IN
this pace For further particulars en-
quire of the undersigned.
100 acres near North Judson, Ind, on
the Great Eastern Railroad, for sale at
$1,000.
A fine improved farm of 100 acres near
Hslkerton, st. Joseph county, Ind, will
he sold at $1,000.
Also fine Business House in Knox
County Seat of Stark Ind, for sale or
trade for property in Marshall County,
Intiana.
Also three five acre lots adjoining the
town Of Knox, well timbered high ground
will be sold for $3.50.
Also good dwelling honse and barn
situate on four lots Of ground, wcllim-
proved with walks. out houses, and decor
sted with shrubbery and cultivated in
| fruits.
Also one Law Office, three business
Lots, on Nam street In Knox, will be sold
| for 81 900, or exchanged for property in
Plymouth.
Also 40 acres of unimproved Land
with 80 acres of timber, within one mile
and half of Hamlet. will be sold cheap OF
exchanged for other property. Enquire
at this Office,
| = rnrrNr O DrNDED
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
VI A Il II L E ID.

On Thursday. May the 18th, by w. r.
Mikels. Mr.. F. SpKAaUE and Miss CALN
roRNIA KIDwELL.
May the mines of California be never
failing source of happiness TO him-and
while she increases the number Of his re-
sponsibilities and shares his sorrows, may
her joys be doubled.
Same time and place, by the same
Mr. ID. SwEEzEY and Miss SADIE SroCK>
MAN.
On 18th ult.. by Rev. W. r. Mikels,
Mr.. ELIAS d. DICKSON and Miss ELIZA
BETH AKER.
On the evening of the 18th inst, at the
residence of DR.. A. . Borton, in South
Plymouth, by Rev. Mr.. Mikels. Mr.. Oscar
STANLEY and Mss MARY BAILEY.
Oscar is now liable to numerous respon
sibilities, the number of which will un,
doubleday be increased as year eftcr veal
rolls away; but he has chosen a wife who
will gladly bear her part Of them.
40. how happy are they
Who welded to day." etc.
On the 18th inst. By Rev. w. II. Mi,
kcls, Mr. AARON SHORT and Miss ESTHER
J. CHAMBERS.
No cards--No cake probably on ac-
count of the short notice ON which this
short wedding took place.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

RESULT OF LIBERAL ADvERrIsISG.-Mcr
chants, as a general rule, do not appreciate
the importance of constantly Keeping
their business before the public. One
instance occurs to us of the fruits of JIM
dcious advertising here in our midst. We
of course, refer to j. II Barrett & Co
pfopretors OF Barrett, Vegetable Hair
Restorative, who, but few years since,
commenced selling this valuable prcpa>
ration in very small way; but, as by
magic their advertisements appeared i'm
nearly every Journal throughout the length
and bresth of the land. which has resulted
in creating demand for this best of all
hair rcstorers unparalleled ion the length
os time il has been. before the people, while
now there is scarcely city. village, or
hamlet in The United States where II Can
not be found.
The merits OF this Restorative were duly
appreciated by the New Hampshire State
Agricultural Society in 1896, awarding il
The highes, premium, a silver medal. which
so richly deserves Tench's Jour
nal.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
EROM KNOX.

h1oJ
Ed. REPUBLICAN, =
Matters move on in the evcntenor ofthelr
way In our town and vicinity; The prospects
are favorable for speedy and essential
Improvement. Messrs. Slate & Baldwin
have in process OF erection; a portable
saw,mill on the other side of the river;
and when they shall have furnished the
requisite amount OF lumber, several new
buildings will be erected.
The Trustees of the NJ. Z. Church have
decided upon location for their contem>
plated church House, aud have advertised
the job for 1t, and doubtless We VIII have
a church edifice ere long, belonging to
that denomination.
The Campbelitcs have purchased and
taken possession of the school house, and
are using 1t for church purposes, and will
probably soon proceeded to repair it and
improve its appearance.
The township Trustee for Center
township, is taking steps to erect graded
school house, which you are well aware.
Mr.. Editor, is much needed.
Our Legislative Representative has re.
turned from Indianapolis, and his labor
in the Legislature does not seem to have
seriously affected his health.
Our newspaper has changed hands, and
We hope that we now have an editor that
will be able 10 devote the requisite time
and attention to the editorial department.
The paper, OF coursr, iss'ill Democratic,
and as we much need county news,
paper, we wish the new proprietor Of the
Ledger success in everything connected
with the paper but politics.
Dennis Finch has returned to town aud
is keeping hotel at the same old stand
formerly know rs the Bender House. lie
and his lady understand the business OF
hotel keeping, and Is he keeps a temper
sncc house. we bespcak for him libe al
share of public patronage from the travel,
ing public.
Spring has opened auspiciously and the
farmers arc busy in getting in their spring
crops.
Oncvovvp
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

The vest amount Of PLANTATION BIrTERs
now being sold shipped from New York
is almost incredible. Go when and where
you will-along the wharves and piers
and at the depots-you will see great piles
OF these Bitiers awaiting shipment nnd
conveyance 10 every hook and corner Of
the cosntry. and Ia the hundreds of foreign
ports. They ale very popular among all
classes of people. and arc conceded to be
just the thlng for this climate. No Bi,ters
have yet been introduced which have
become SO deservedly popular and worthy
OF patronage, Ia all who require tonic
and stimulant. They are prepared with
pure ST. Croix Rum. Calisays and Cas>
carilla Bark, and all the world knows
full we'll what beneficial results accrue
from these combinations.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

The Chicago Tribune says: 1t should
be borne in mind by those who c0ntem-
plate gold seeking, that the life of the
prospector is one of toll, peril and priva-
ton. and that his diligence" should enable
a man to retain that which he secures
at least as much as possible OF (which
can be done by buying his hardware at
Buck & Toan's. Messrs. Buck s. Toan are
Straight forward in their dealing. and their
customers arc always satisfied. Their
stock is always complete,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
.SOMETHIN q or INTER EST.

The question is, with most persons,
when buying a sewing machine, IL this
machine adapted TO all kinds of work?
have family. and sometimes desire to
do light work, and perhaps the next day
| want 10 use il for stitching the heavy
seams in boys wear. wish to know
If this machine will do both kinds of work
equally well, or must have two sewing
machines." Now, We will say'thc Grover
& Baker ShuttleMachinc will do all kinds
of sewing equally well, from the fines, of
cambria 10 the heaviest beaver, or even
harness leather. John Paul is agent for
these machines, in this county, and has
always 4 large number OF machines on
hand. at his Shoe Store. lie also has the
double lock stitch on Grover & Baker
Stitch mschinc, on which the finest em :
broiGery can &c done. Those who wish
to purchase machines will do well To call
on Paul ard look st,hs fine stock before
purchasing elsewhere. % If
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

Farmers look To your interest. When
you buy Farming lmplimcnis buy those
that will do the mos: work with the least
labor and time. Washington Kelley is
selling the Dodge Reaper and Mower with
self Rake; owing TO The scientific princi>
pies upon which they are gotten up, they
are The lighlcst side and direct draft If
any machine In the United States. As n
Mower it is as good as the best, as Reap
er II is the best; 1t can he used in cutting
Oats; the field can be LAID 10 swaths. It
will be 10 the interest of Farmers who
wish to purchase Reapers to examine the
Machine before purchasing elswhere.-
All extras will he kept constantly on hand
the machine can be seen ~ w. Kelley,s
blacksmith Shop, South of the Bridge, on
Michigan Street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
: CHURCH ITEMS.


The parish Sociable of st. Thomas Par
ish will be held this evening at the resi-
dence of Charles Fl. Woodbury..
Yesterday, 10 morrow and Saturday are
the Embcr Days in Whitsuntide. They are
days when special prayers are said for all
who are to I've ordained either az Deacons,
Priests or Bishops. These days occur at
the beginning of each of the four seasons
and were called Quatcmber, and finally
Ember Days. The particular DAYS as now
observed were settled by the Council OF
Placentia 1905. They are days when
"We send,
Linked in sacred feeling. at one hour,
La the same language, the same prayers to
Heaven,
And each remembering each, In picty,
Pray for the others welfare"
Next Sunday will he Trinity Sunday
The Anglican Church that day celebrates
the glory and Majesty of God in His es>
sence and in the revelation of Himself
completed on the day OF Partnerships
Their, Son and Holy Ghost. The Period
between next Sunday and the season of
Advent, twcnty,six weeks, is called Trim
ity Season. 1t is the season Of the prac-
tical application of the truths of the pre-
ceding portion of the Christian year. and
especially the work and graces of the Ho-
ly Spirit.
The Greek Church has long had law
that Priest must be the husband of one
wife, and when she dies he must retire to
monastery, and his sons must be
priests also. The Church of Russia, now
awakening to great religious activity, Is
changing the custom of retiring to q
monastery, and is trying TO elevate the
character Of the priesthood, anu increase
its practical efficiency.
Sistcrhoods for Church work are being
extensively organized in this county by
the Episcopal Church, and it is the inien>
ton to have a sisterhood in every Diocese
in the country rs soon as possible.
The Protestant Episcopal Church has
quite extcnsive:IIomc Missions to Colorcd
People in the Southern States, and the
missions are well sustained and very sue
cessful- The offerings for the missions in
Northern Dioccses last month were about
$1,000.
The income, the past year, Of Grace
Church on Broadway, New York City,
from pew rents alone, was sl0O,oOo.
Bishop Huntington. Of Central New
York, since the fifteenth of las: month has
Confirmed over three hundred persons.
Bishop Gobat, Of Jerusalem, from the
Church OF England, states that when he
opened The first school in Jerusalem, there
was no. school in Palestine connected
with any body of Christians whatever. He
now has 10 furnishing Schools under bis
personal supervision.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

PErERs' Musical MONTHLY for Nav Is
to hand, and we'll susrains the proud title
il bcsrs-''The Prince OF Musicl Month
lies" for if there is any ono periodical
adapted to suit the wants Of all Lovers oil
Music, professional or amateur, 1t is Ger .
tainly this Magazine.
The May number comes to us overflo w>
Ing with Choice New Mndc. There are
four New Songs. by Hays, Thomas, banks
and Eaton; three Piano Pieces, and we
notice new feature In the shape Of six
pages of Quartet Music, which will prove
a valuable addition; also, ~ dozen or more
pages OF Biographical Sketches sAl Re
views OF New Music, that will bc of inter-
est to all Musicians. Being largely en-
gagged in The publication of Sheet Music,
Mr.. Peters has always fresh stock from
which TO make his selections, and seems
nothing 10th to draw from his resources to
any required extent To make the Monthly
what it should be. Besides the Musica,
Sketches and Reviews of New of Music
each number contains no less than thirty
full sized pages of New Music by the bes'
writer's in the country.
When Music is furnished so cheap, what
Musician can afford to be without such q
publication: $iworth of good Music cam
not DO picked up every day for 80 cents,
and we feel justified in ssyine that a sub
script at % win give as much Music (and
good Music, too,) as yon san buy for $50.
This valuable Magazine Is published by
j. j. PETERS, i9S Broadway, New York,
p. D. b OK 5429.)
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20


On Thursday last, Railroad meeting
was appointed at Delphi, Ind, and was
very largely attended. Articles of asso
citation were prevented and signed, aud the
following persons we're appointed direc
tors:
Marion county,. NJ. Rldenour and
Frank Lander. Boon county-Joseph
Mccoy. Clinton county, p Duncan
and B. F. Schermerhorn. White county
r. Hughs and Isaac Reynolds Jasper
County,. N. Thompson and Col. Hams
moud. Lake county-M. Halstead and
Judge Turner.
The Board organized and elected for
President ofthe Company, J. NJ. Ridenour
Of Indianapolis; Vice President Jas. p.
Duncan, of Delphi; Secretary, Benjamin
E. Shemerhorn, OF DELPHI, Treasurer, j.
s. Perrin, OF Rossyille.
1t commences at indianapolis, passes
through Delphi and terminates al Chi,
cago. The people express full confidence
in the c7ccess Of the enterprise.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
A. win he seen bx rrf.renoe 10 The first

: As Will be seen by reference to the first
page OF this issue, Messrs- Metcslf &
Houghtnn have assumed the publication
of the REPUBLICAN. BY this arrangement,
OUT patrons may expect even better satiss
faction than has been theirs in the rast.
The paper may be expected every Thurs
day morning, advertisers may expect their
advertisements inserted according to con>
tract Job Work will be delivered at the
time agreed upon. ProDeptn cas- shall be
Gu. motto None but advance subscrip-
liens wi. be received and those now In
arrears will save themselves much trouble
by settling their accounts at once. Sub
scribers who do not make some settlement
OF their accounts by June lst, viii be dis
continued, and their accounts placed In
the hands of the proper officer for collec
finn
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
1.-THE DEVIL LOOSE
JO.NE.SBO RO"

"Seen by three young men and three
young ladies while on a pleasure ride
through the country. He had his COM
plete regatta. his appearance was not in
the least fascinating Though the Ihan-
tom spoke not word. yet the frightened
couples made all haste to return home;
bu; the "Oid Nick" was close beside
them, and there he remained until they
all arrived at the Hardware store of IL.
B. Dickson, but the devil did not dare 10
wee honesty and low prices, AID he beat
u hasty retreat.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

A Maryland man asserts from experience
that elec ampane is sure remeay against
hydrcphobia. He says:
'Imrned lately afier being bitten, take
one and a half ounces of the root of the
plan'-tbc green root is perhaps preferable
but the dried will answes and may be
found in our drug stores and by me--slice
ar bruise, put into a pint Of fresh milk,
boiI down to a half pint, strain, and when
cold, drink, fasting for at least six hours
afterward The next moripg, fasting,
repeat the dose, using two ounces Of the
root On the third morning take another
dose, prepared as the last, and this will
be sufficient Il Is recommended that after
each dose nothing be eaten for at least six
hours."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
Il CAR D.
Plymouth, Ind, May IA,

Plymouth, Ind, May IA, 1860
/ hereby tender my sincere thanks and
kind regards ~ the Underwriters Agency
Fire Company of New York, for the
promp'ncss in adjusting and settling my
less by fire on the 81 day Of April, of my
dwelling and all its contents; by which
Gre myself sad family lost everything but
the clothes We had on ut the time. have
this day received from The Company, illro'
Chss. Whitmore. agent for the same. So
1854. in full of all Demands on said Com
p.ny and recommend all 10 insure in the
prompt ard Standard Underwriters
Agency Fire Company Of New York. C..
" bIimorc, Agent.
F. WV. CARUS Won KESSLER.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
A CRED ULOUrS WV AKER
.NOTD

DOLD.
Because man happens TO I've elected TO
the Legislature. il does not follow that he
is up tn snuff IN every particular. Nor
does il follow that man is necessarily
an ass because he Is viciimized by stale
confidence game, though tie inference Is
almost irresistible. a certain amount oi
grand craftsmanship is often found in
combination with upsuspccting, generous
and confding dispositions, though We
must admit that such cases are rare in the
Indiana General Assembly. There Is at
least one such case, however.
Fountain county is represented by q
man named Cunninghsm-s small man.
whose personal appearance is somewhat
Intensified by the constant use or pair Of
green goggles. worn for the protection of
weak eyes. The first part of Mr. Cum
ninghams name is an evident misnomcr,
Tor he is mare coniljing than cunning
him. protesting To be from the son OF DIR.
Bailey. of Fountain county, and friend
Of Mr.. Cunningham. The note requested
Cunningham 10 call al No. 53 Bates
House, which hc did, aud there found q
nice, pleasant young gentleman. gorgeous
ly arrsycd in velvet coat and white doe>
skin pants, who called him by name. and
made affeclionatc inquiries about all tie
nc,abiliiies Of Fountain county. lie was
very axious 10 knew all about Dempsey
Glasscock and his Bull. with both of whom
he had enjoyed intimate acquaintance
Mr. Cunniug CHAM did not remember the
young mans features, hut this was ac>
counted FOR by the fact that hs had left
home before he was grown, and had moi
been home since. After good deal OF
pleasant conversation the young man pro-
cceded To business. lie would make a
clean breast oft, for lac could not find il,
in his heart to deceITe-such an old friend
as Mr.. Cunningham, and one who. had
gladdcned his heart with recent news OF
his friends in Fountain county, including
Dempsey and his bull The fact was,
he had been making id fool of him,
self. lie had been on q spree, ana spent
all his money. and his fine gold watch
a present from his kind faihcr-was now
n the custody of his uncle-'soaked.
spau,ed. and hypotLecated.' Would not
Mr.. Cunningham lend him fifty, until he
got 10 his fathers in Fountain courty?-
or course Cunningham would and did.
The young nan was mach Obliged TO him,
but as an earnest of his settled determines
ton to repay his benefactor at an early
day, insisted on his taking check on
Louisville, and holding it until the fifty
dollar obligation was cancelled. Mr. Cum
ningham refused. lie would rather tius,
to tho young mans honor. The young
man insisted, and Mr. Cunningham finally
consented.
Iic stiil holds the check.
He will hold 1t long time. II lie keeps
it until he gets his money back.
Mr.. Cunningham takes the boring to
which he is subjected by his fel!ow>mem-
ders quite phillosophically. lie says the
rascal was 'peart' young man, and that
he never heard young man tell straight
ter story
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
WANTED

$4,000 Rough Hubs for which the
highest price in cash will be paid En-
quire of w. Il. Simons, ut his Office in
Humrichousers Block. 19tf
The highest market price paid in Cash
for Old Iron. Copper and Brass, at my
Foundry snd Machine Shop.
1iH q w. ]. ADAMs
AGENTS wanted for the peoples Edition
OF the Life and Epistles OF ST PAUL Also
for the Historical Family Bible-Inustrat-
ell. Two best selling book out, goo
CSnvassers can make from six to eight
dollars per day. Call at this Office fro
particulars, left
Twill pay % cents for Oak Ties, delv.
cred ON the line of the G. C. & L. r. r.,
Cash on delivery. I5tf
PLATT MCDONALD.
10, 900 AGENTS WANTED to
sell The American lear Book for 1867
II contains Just the information that every
body needs hundreds of times year, and
sells with unparalleled rapfdIty. even
among those who seldom look at SUBJ
scription book. 1t is Impossible IN an adj
veriisemeft, 70 give an adequate i,let of
the immense amount and variety OF infor>
nation contained In it. The book must
be seen and examined to be properly
appreciated. Nearly every family vii
buy 1t, and 1t will be found about as great
a necessity among all classes as thsstaily
newspaper.
Send for clrcrlar and fall information.
o. d, CASE & CO.. Publishers.
Hartford, Conn, Cinci1ati, o., and Chi
cage, Ill. ?stf
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

Last week we noticed two large mris'ic
cylinders living on the pavement which rc-
handed US of a cosipie OF torpcdoss, but
spon enquiry found them 10 be the re-
erlvcrs to be attached to The generator Of
the new Soda Fnunt, recently purchased
at an expense OF s1on. These receivers
are rrocclsin Incl. hence no unhealthy
gas Is produced by chemical acaion on the
metal VIM. Hill has the generator now
attached to the splcudid Foun; and is
ready to furnish varai,y of the most
healthy and cooling beverage that can be
produced for the summer season.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

Brick.-Brick is cheaper for build
ing than lumber. Now is the time TO con-
tract your Brick; we will furnish from
100000 to I,o00.000 No. building Brick,
either red or white at the reduced price of
SO per thousand. We have shipped them
to Chicago and sold them for the same
price of Milwaukee brick. and they are
said to be the best made in the United
States. We have the best machinery in
use; capable of making $4,000 per day;
and defy competition.
Come on and contract your brick If
you wish 10 secure them cheap. Office
second floor Balcony Block.
23wi0 N. S. WOODWARD & co.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

II. u. Weaver has sold out his interest
in the Drag business to DR.. Bowman of
this place.
WANTRD.-Two good sewers at the
New York Clothing Store, TO work at
Tailoring. where steady employment can
he had. This Clothing establishment is one
Of the largest in Northern Indiana, ami
employs fifteen hands constantly. The
proprietor is prepared TO fill all orders,
and guarantees satisfaction.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

We were amused yesterday on presen>
tation Of Government claim against us
for licencc as manufacturer. Not know
ing that We manufactured, we were led to
enquire what. The officer courtcously in
Termed us that it was for the manufacture
ing Republican principles, and the License
was made to read accordingly. This we
accepted AS only complimentary as we aid
not assume SO much.