Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-08-13
Marmont Correspondence.

my last communication, has been one full
of events in the history of Marmont.
First we had the township political n.y.
brid convention We thus characterize
it, because it was an amalgamation Of
Democrats and Republicans; something
that we never saw before. Is the millen--
MUM at hand? Has the time arrived
when the lion and the lamb shall lie
down in safety together: May We hope
that this unity of action may become gen
eral, and result in much good politically;
that it may at least tend to obliterate our
former political predictions, and inspire
US with true patriotism.
i. Eli Parker, chairman of the township
central committee, presided over the con
vention and J. F. Lewis acted as Sec.
The following nominations were made in
this township: Eli Parker, for county
Auditor, Thomas Houghton, for township
trustee (both very good, DR.. G. A. DUR
and Robert Mcfarland for Justices of the
Peace.
Secondly, a musical concert was held at
the church, last Sabbath afternoon. We
cannot say it was anything but a success.
The house was filled to overlooking with
eager spectators. The concert was con-
Quoted by John Buswell, Esq, and open
ed by tire Marmont choir Ozias Dud
dleson, (the best organist and natural
musician in the county, played for the
Marmont choir.
We have not as vet learned the name
of the g 'ntleman that played tor the Burr
Oak choir; suffice it to say however that
be knows how il is done, and caR do IL
too.
There is quite n strife existing between
the above named schools as to which
shall gain the garlands of victory. 1t
would hardly be necessary for us TO say
that the Marmont school has long since
made their reputation as being the best
singers in the county. 1t becomes neces-
hurs1s. or the Burr Oak school will carry
off the champion belt.
Next in the order of events the graded
school commenced here last Monday
under the tutorship of Mr. Marshman
We will notice the school more fully
in the future. Next following the school
was the pic mic of last Thursday The
day was very propitious, and but for the
stumbling block thrown in The way by the
mismanaycment and conduct of the Mar
mont leaders, il would, ike the concert
have been a success. We would Just herr
ask the trio would it not be best in the
future to let the school c.ioose the mar
shall
The procession was formed at tn,
church in the following order: Tn,
Burr Oak school took the van with ban
ner beautifully trimmed, and motto I'll
God We trust" next the Washington
Union Sabbath school, no motto. The
Mt. Pleasant school followed third il
order, motto. 1.-The Bible is our guide,
and lastly the Marmont school, motto
fight the good fight of faith" Alter IT,,
line was thus formed it was marched tc
DR.. Dr-r's grove, where everything wa:
arranged for the comfort of the multitude
The first thing in order was singing by
A h., 10 Ill l,xr IA.
Rev. Shaier making the opening prayer
after which the Burr Oak school wa
called to sing, which in turn was followed
by an address by the Presiding Elder, Mr.
Mikes of Valparaiso.
The addresses were interspersed will
music throughout. Mikes and Judge
Fuller spoke before dinner, and the Rev
o. Il. Beebe. of Winama", Robert McFar.
land, Esq, and the Rev. Wood of thi:
circuit, spoke in the afternoon.
The addresses were all good but allow
ing US to be the judge. the Rev. o. II
Beebe won the victory. At the conclu
sion of Mr.. Fuler's address, it was an
nounced that we adjourn for dinner, tc
reassemble az half past one o'clock, at the
sound Of the drum.
We were invited to lunch with David
Morris, and after doing ample Justice I,
the sumptuous repast set before US, we
"swung around the circle" tasting of this
and that ladies' marmelades, cakes and
pies, until We were nearly beyond loco
motion.
At the conclusion of the picnic it was
requested that all the schools present
Sing song in concert, which was res
ponded to with alacrity. If ever tn,
outrageous silvan resounded with tones
of sweet melody, it was when tie multi
tuGe of voices commingled in song.
Now for the nuptial ceremony There
were many people disappointed, no doubt
in not seeing the Rev. Mr.. Wood take
unto himself the new wife, Miss HANNAH
Wiseman. 1t was pretty generally
thought that they would be married OF
the picnic ground; but the ceremony
was solemnized at the brides home. JUS
before the pic mic procession LEFT TIT
church. Miss Dorcas Melbourn wa'
.Abosl D. 80,