Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-09-24
ARGOS CORRESPONDENTS,
ARGOS, Ind, Sept. 90, 1874.

ARGUS, lnu, oept. 20, 1914.
Mr.. MILLIKAN;
Birthstone being indisposed, we will
attempt the manipulation of items in his
stead
Our sick list Is increasing.
Argosites humbly petition for rain.
Mr.. Thomas, of Ohio, has been visiting
friends here.
The deaths of Mr.. Gabby.s,Mrs. South
and Mrs. Mullen are reported.
The Christian church of this place was
dedicated on the 18th instant, Rev. Sum
merbell, of Cincinnati, officiating. An
immense concourse of people eongrega-
ted to hear the talented and genial divine,
and all concur in his ability and geniality.
The impression which he made while IL
our midst will not soon be obliterated,
and his second coming will be hailed with
delight.
As per announcement, the Sabbath
school picnic passed off pleasantly on
Tuesday, the 10Th inst 1t was a memo
rable day-especially for Elder Dickson.
Early in the morning his youngest daugh.
ter, while engaged in play, fell from
buggy and received so severe shock as
to debar her from joining In the pleasures
of the day. Later his daughter Libbie,
while driving, had runaway which ut
terly demolished the family chaise, but
doing no other injury. In the evening.
to complete the denouement, Mr.. Jasper
Hess took possession of the remaining
daughter, Miss Kate Dickson, and they
departed upon their wedding tour, from
which they have not yet returned.
The Rev. Mr. Beebe has been assigned
to this place as pastor of the NJ. E.
church, in place of Rev. Van Arsdel.
Our citizens, regardless of color, race
or politics, met in convention last Mon
day evening, and nominated Mr.. jacob
Beam for justice of the peace, and Mr..
Charles Behr for constable of the incor
porated town of Argos.
. We notice that Marmont is prodigious
ly humbugged by the possession of at
least one fool or lunatic. The readers of
the REPUBLICAN have become disguised
with the silly foolishness of Juno" If
he can itemize to interest the public. let
him do SO. But if he must needs offer
only weekly allowance of garbage of
insult and personality which is offensive
to the uost depraved, it were better that
he should he transplanted TO the hottie
of London, where he might flourish with
out molestation under his proper soubri-
quot, Garlic"
Guilt always manifests itself, and is
sensitive to the appliance of facts. Frank
Shutdown" being accused of going over
to the enemy, wakes wroth, kicks and
furiously assails his accuser by insinua-
ting that he, too, may be guilty of like
senseless proceeding Never mind, Frank.
We know that misery loves company. but
in this instance the miserable "dog will
have his day" alone, with none to modest
or to make him afraid, unless it be g,i1.
ty conscience.
The fall and winter term of Argos gra-
ded schools will commence on Monday
October 18th, 1914, under the supervision
of Messrs. Brook and Goucher with
such assistance as may be necessary. As
tn the efficiency of these gentlemen, com
ment is unnecessary. Those of the snr--
rounding country who wish to avail them
selves Of first.class school will do well
to call on the Argos school trustees, with
whom they can make satisfactory arrange
ments for admission, tuition, &c.
STYX.