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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21
WALKERTON.

WALKERroN. Ind. Dec. 10. '76
Snow fifteen MISUNDERSTANDING
splendid.
A railroad man got his fingers
smashed yesterday Drs. Smith and
Poffenberger attended, and amputatel
one OF tile fingers.
A team OF horses, before an empty
sleigh. ran away yesterday-made
good time" aud fetched up in good
order at the end OF two miles. No
damage.
"A good thing;-the Eureka Dam
per was introduced into our town last
week, by VIM. Culveyhouse. the
pateutee. 1t is great saver OF wood.
One OF them may be seen in operation
at the drug store OF DR.. G. NJ. Rich
mond.
-"Old John" has kicked the bucket
at last. and gone to his long repose.
Well and faithfully did he do his
whole duty In serving his owner. DR..
Nj. +. Smith. for. ~lol these many
years." and the doctor appreciated
the service aud when ~Old John"
could no longer be of use to him, he
fed and sheltered him most tenderly,
till the time came for him to pass
away. He has gone where all good
horses go. Never again will he be
called from refreshment TO labor
his work is done and he rests in peace
He died in his 31st year.
SFFMARE
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21
MARNIONT.

MARMoNT, Ind Dee. is, 1876.

MARMoNT, Ind Dee. is, 1876.
-Ozias Duddleson Las a new
sleigh.
Aaron Dunfell and wife have re-
turned from Ohio.
George w. Miller, Of Monterey.
was in town yesterday.
John Boiler has sold out and re-
moved to G .icago, from whence he
came
David Re,ldin, who has hail "a
severe attack Of lung fever, is slowly
recovering.
Ira J. Baker, while driving out
in the heavy gale Of last Friday
night, lost valuable piece OF carpet.
Joseph Bolinger, who has the
contract for building the Union
township graded school house. has
become a resident OF this place.
Agreeable TO n decree OF the
Grand jury, n number OF our citizens
have been summoned to appear be-
fore the bar OF justice at Plymouth.
TO render an account for catching
fish in Yellow river last spring.
% p. Stevens, OF Maxinkuckee.
is said to have found what is sup
posed to be an inexhaustible lead
mine in Henry South's bottom land
near Fizzletown. Seekers after min
eral wealth, OF this community es-
pecially, will now have no occasion
to go to the Black Hills.
The first Institute OF the Union
township teachers was hell here Sat
urday last. ira ]. Baker was APP
pointed by the Institute to conduct
the exercises; l.. c. Zs:chiel was cleo
ted secretary. The teachers were all
present but three, and for all the
benefit derived from the Institute
they might as well all stay at home.
During the past week, notwith-
standing the rigorous inclement
weather. Cupid's archers have been
playing sad havoc within the hearts
OF our "maidens free" No less than
three OF the most gallant sons OF
Union have lead &c the hymeneal al
tar their chosen partners for life:
Thomas Houghton TO Miss Julia
Meyers, on Wednesday; Emanuel
wegoner to Miss Mary Zachman on
Thursday, and Philip Sickman to
Miss Manda Barget. on Sunday.
They have our congratulations and
best wishes. We trust that the
stormy weather which prevailed dur
ing the week OF their nuptial festivi-
dies shall have no influence upon
their future life. but that their path
may ever be illumined by the genial
sunlight Of peace and prosperity.
ORA Pho NoBIs.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

The Supreme Court has decided
that county t.easurers need not &C.
count for interest on public fund.-
which they have deposited In, OF
loaned to, bank The court holds
that the treasurer does not sustaia
the relation OF trustee or bailee. bat
that the moneys coming into his hands
are his own; his bond only requiring
him to pay over or account for the
exact sums that thus come into his
possession, so that any interest he
may receive for funds deposited 10
bank, IL not covered by his bond, and
he may quietly slide it into his own
private pocket. indianapolis Jour
nal.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21
A Great National Work.

The Illustrated History of the Centen-
niat Exhibition, 10Th a fun descrip.
ton of the Great Buildings and all
the objects of interest Exhibited in
them. By James ID. McCdbe, author
of the Centennial History of the
United Stqtes," Etc. Embeliished
NTH ouer 300 five es,grapings of
buildings and scenes in the Great
Exhibition.
The National Publishing Co. OF
Philadelphia and Chicago, have issued
"a handsome volume bearing the above
title. The intense interest every
where manifested In the great Exhi-
bition, and the desire TO obtain n
complete and connected account OF
II, will unquestionably cause this
book TO have very extensive sale.
This History OF the Centennial Ex-
hibition is not a dry list OF the articles
exhibited. 1t Is superb volume OF
S74 pages, from the pen OF one OF the
most popular authors OF the day. Mr..
McCabe received the constant and
sympathetic assistance of the Gen.
tennial authorities, and enjoyed pecu-
liar advantages In the preparation OF
this work. He went, with note book
in hand. through every department
OF the Exhibition, and the result OF
his labors is a work Astounding in
brilliant descriptions OF the great
Worlds Fair He traces the history
of the great enterprise from its incep-
ton to its triumphant closing day.
He then takes us through every part
OF the Exhibition grounds, giving
brilliant accounts OF every bsilding
and other features OF interest within
them. We are taken through the
Main Building, Machinery Hall. the
Agricultural and horticultural Halls,
the Art Gallery, the Government
Building. and all the other structures,
and our deepest attention Is held all
the time by the descriptions Of the
rare and beautiful objects contained
In them.
The book Is written with vigor
and brilliancy which render it CON-
plete and life-like picture of the great
Worlds Fair, and which make it in
valuable to all classes Of our people.
To those who have visited the Exhi-
bition 1t will be pleasing souvenir
Of their visit, and enable them to re-
call the magnificent scenes they have
witnessed. To those who could not
make the journey, the book is me-
cessity, for 1t will enable them 10 en-
joy the delights of a thorough ac-
quaintarce with the great Exhibition
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21
INwOOD.
INwoOD, Dec. 20. 1876.

Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mrs. ia
cob Perky are very sick.
here Thursday night to organize a
literary society; good luck to them.
Quite a number OF teams are
here from Bourbon hauling logs,
and both saw mills are getting a good
stock OF logs on hands.
Our professional duties requiring
our entire attention during the last
Two weeks is the reason our usual
letters have not made their appear
ance.
Our school, under the super
vision OF Mr.. Pershing, is progressing
finely, as is also the primary depart
ment, under the supervision OF Miss
Ada Gale.
Rev. III. J. Norris has been hold.
ing Il serie OF meetings ut Bethel
church for the last two weeks and
some seven or eight have joined iii
church, but owing TO his bereavement
the meetings have been discontinued
-DlED.-Deeembrr 10th, of typhoid
fever, Mrs. Emma Norris, wife of oul
pastor, Rev. ii. j. Norris. She leaves
large circle OF friends to mourn hel
untimely death. During her brie
life here she won all hearts 10y hel
kindness and Christian virtues, bu,
she has gone to reap the reward OF a
life we'll spent in the service OF her
Savior. The bereaved husband Ina.
the warmest sympathies Of the entire
community In this. his darkest hour
OF bereavement. The funeral service:
were conducted at the NJ Z. Church
by Rev. Simpson, OF Warsaw.
EQUINOX.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21
BROWNING,

ARGOS, ND, Dec. ~. 1876.
The least sickness in town for the
last week that there has been for
several months.
Don't forget the Christmas enter
tainment at the NJ. Z. Church, next
Saturday evening.
WIN. Foults and wife, on last
Monday. had roll CALI and they say
that there Is none such. Nice Girl.
Mr.. Eli Wilson and wife, of New
Carlisle. Ind.. and Mr.. Walter FARRELL
and Misses Mary and Amanda FARRELL
OF Tyner City, made DR.. ]. II. Wilson
a visit last week.
Perry o. Jones, Of Plymouth.
passed through Argos last Saturday
on his way to see q sick relativ
living southwest OF Argos; did lot
learn the particulars.
w. 81. Davis is now employed as
dry goods salesman, ut Denver, Ind
aud will remove there next week.
Mr.. Davis is a jolly good fellow, a
good scholar and citizen.
Mrs Abrams sold her town prop
erty to Isaac Summers. Of Green
township. last week, for 800, as part
payment on the farm property, at s65
per acre for forty acres. Both parties
removed to their property.
H L. and s. M. Brswn, OF Middle
bury. Ind, are visiting their brother,
ID. X. Brown, and will remain Ia
Argos during the Christmas enter
tainments in both churches. They
are also selling rights for their patent
hydraulic cider press for county and
state. Sample or model press 10 be
seen ut LesIie's drug store.
Mr.. Samuel Guipe, OF Plymouth,
has been visiting his son, Amos
Guipe, OF Roam, Ind, and while there
was attacked by stroke OF palsy;
he started home last week on Wednes-
day. and stopped at his daughters
Mrs. L. w. Mcclure and Anna Guipe,
Of Argos. and returned to his daugh-
ter's, Mrs. Oscar Pitcher, ON Friday.
will G. Davids, u. s. Marshal, and
Hon. Jas. A. Wildman, OF Indianapolis
made an arrest OF Franz Osborne, of
Indianapolis, on Thursday, of last
week. for robbing the mail train, near
the city Of Indianapolis. Sale o.
borne was staying al Geo. Hills, near
Argos, at the time of the arrest, and
had started to Plymouth. Will C.
Davids and Mr.. Mcclure overloaded
them near the Allen Hill, arres ted
him and took him back to Indianap.
oils for trial.
Argos Lodge No. 339. F. & A. M
met in stated communication, Satur-
day night, Dec. 10th, and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
A. Youst, W. NJ; j. N. Hess. 8. w.;
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

The Atlanta Constitution can talk
sense 1t has been over the grounS
and knows whence 1t speaks. II
says:
The war talk we see In the news
papers Is not refreshing. 1t makes
US sbudsIer. There IL something 20
sanguinary In the spectacle OF con-
sumptive editor, with his shirt collar
cut low in thu neck, and his pantn-
looms calling loudly for reform. SQUAT
ting himself upon his eloquent
launches, and firing OF imaginary
horse pistols. that we involuD,ariIv
desire to retreat to the rear. Not
that we are opposed to war-not al
all; but IL there IL to DO war. we want
the patriots Of the North and West t.
have it out among themselves The
South has been crushed In til
struggle, and the Northern Democrat
have stood by and watched the crush
ing process with infinitely more curl
osity than interest
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21
GREEN TOWNSHIP.

December 20, 1876.
Now who's President?
Log hauling appears to be in
order.
The literary society at Whippoor-
will meets Thursday evening OF each
week.
Preaching at the Gilead church
next Sunday at 8 o'clock, by the Rev.
Mckee.
Preaching at Wolf Creek one
week from Sunday at 3 o'clock, by
the Rev. Mckee.
Remember the Argos Legislative
body will meet on Monday evening
OF each week.
The fat hogs, although they were
quite numerous In the township, are
about all harvested.
You may talk about Tilden's de-
feat, or the twenty-four pound tur-
key gobbler that was killed near
Argos recently; but IL you want toys
or candies, go to Pickerl & Bro, at
Argos.
Quite a number OF our Demo
cratic friends have signed the petit
ton to light for Tilden" whenever
called upon, etc. But we are credibly
informed that thei- object in so doing.
Is to start the war In the winter, that
they may be able to cross over on the
ice into Canada. and thereby save
their navigation expenses.
We had the pleasure OF attending
the Argos Legislative Body" on last
Monday evening, which we would
pronounce a success. There are
about twenty members signed, and 1t
was only the third meeting, among
which We find Rev. Mckee, Rev. Nc
Nealy. L. Mcclure, Jas. Lowry, M.
Williams, w. A. Benner. ]. wickizer,
J. Taylor, A. North, DR.. Eaton. and
others whose names we cannot recall.
The substance OF the question before
the house for the evening was, to
ERASE the word Male from the Con-
stitution OF the State OF Indiana.
The question was ably debated on
both sides. especially by the Rev.
Mckee, who spoke with great warmth
and eloquence In its favor, and the ques-
ton was nnally decided in the affirm
alive. 80. asf ts9.. s
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21
MAxINKUCKEE.

MAxINKUcKEE. Dec. Is, 1876
Robert Marsh has joined the
Catholics.
Dance at the McMillen Hall, east
OF here, on Tuesday night.
There will be a dance ut Allegha-
ny Hall on next Friday evening.
There will be shooting match
in town next Friday, December. 22i.
There is a literary society at
Washington school house every
night.
Why don't some one get married
or do some ~devilment," so we can
get some news.
Some people can talk more poll
tics than sense, and when asked
where they learned so much. will say.
Some one told me-" Come friends,
subscribe for the REPUBLICAN lit Is q
good paper, and you will never be-
grudge your money.
JOHN MAcKEY.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

Sec'y; VIM. Dudgeon, Treas; J. c..
Gordon, s. D.; John Zehner, J. D.;
l.. Book, s. s.; II. H. Level, J. s; NJ.
Bucher, Tyler. The lodge will have
public installation in part, the first
Saturday night in January. 1877.
Master Masons and their wives will
be the only ones admitted, and in
connection they will have an oyster
supper.
Il am something like the lad when
he said: "Tll tell you how it was.
You see, Bill and me went down to
the wharf to fish; and 1 felt in my
pocket and found my knife and it was
gone: and I said, "Bill. You stole my
knife" and he said was "another;"
and said, go there yourself; and he
said ait was no such "A thing" and /
said he was a liar, and could whip
him il was bigger'n him; and he
said he'd rock me to sleep, mother;
and 1 said he was bigger one: and
he said never had the measles; and
l sail for him 10 fork over that knife,
or I'll fix him for IA tombstone at
Cypress Hills; aud he said my grand
mother was no gentleman; and L said
he dersn't take it up: but he did, you
bet; you never,-well, you never did
then got up again. and said he was
too much afraid TO do it again; and
he tried to, but he didn't: and i
grabbed him AMI throwed MIN down
on the top of me like several bricks
and 1 tell you. it beat all-and so did
he: and my little dog got behind
Bill and bit him: and Bill kicked AT
the dog. ana tn dog ran. and / ran
after the dog to fetch him back. and
| didn't catch him till / got clear
home; and I'll whip him more yet.
as my eye very black?'
n. o. DOUBT.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

Charles O'Connor, the celebrated
New York lawyer. In a private letter
recently written to Samuel G. Reid,
OF ST. LOUIS thus referred to Presi-
dent Grant: Tho drunken Demo
crat whom the Republicans dragged
out of the Galena gutter, besmeared
with the blood of his countrymen
slain in domestic broil, and lifted to q
high pedestal as the Moloch Of their
worship. rules--and until . great
change In sentiment shall take place,
must continue to rule-ovsr the
PROSTATE ruins Of Washington's Re-
public. That Republic perished on
the day that Mcdowell moved on to
Richmond.
The making public Of the letter
Aas called out . protest from O'Con-
nor and wall he might 1ts coarse
No. l. h~-11-~ Hill
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

From nearly complete returns
from all the states l. Is seen that the
total vote is S.425, ST., against CAST !.
3l5 in 1872 and 5.7li.78S in 1868. OF
this vote TiIden has, on -the face OF
the returns, 4,290.l87 and Hayes
4.042.726, giving TiIden a plurality oil
247.46l- Cooper polled S2.926 and
Smith and others 1918. Thus Til.
den's majority over all is only 1884,
397. OF this -bulIdozed" Georgis
gives S0,43l. Mississippi 56.3ss. and
Alabama 1888.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

The New York Nation has again
changed ground on the Presidential
question This time the article win
not be quoted by Democratic papers.
The Nation says: I'm fact, there Is
only one course open to Us In the
matter, and that Is to let the states
manage their own election. and ac.
cePr the result as they give ii. We
cannot make state governments bet
ter than the population of the state
want TO have Them
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21
BOURBON.
BOURBON, Dec. 18th. 1876.

BOURBON, Dec. 18th, 1876.
1t IL always safe not to be toe
positive
"A fine Shedd has been added to
our postofiice.
We average about two lawsuits
each week In our town.
"A reunion Of the family of James
o. Parks will be held Christmas.
Prof. Aliens Sunday school lee
lures are not only instructive hut
highly interesting.
BY unanimous consent the boys
declare Miss Caldwell to be ~the mer.
riest girl that's out"
Look out for the breach OF prom
ise case that will soon be agitatine
the gossip Of this place.
The case OF Grim. CON. that was
talked Of some time since has not yet
been ventilated in court.
Mrs. Neck, who has been visiting
ner daughter in this place for short
time, returned home last week.
Mr.. Sherwood, our village black
smith, IL said to have the finest
bIooded colt In Marshall county.
Il understand that Joseph Davis.
our representative elect, will start for
the 2nd OF January.
Mrs. Norris, wife OF Elder Norris,
Of Inwood, died lsat week after a
protracted season Of i'll health.
The season for harvesting ice il
here, but not q man has commenced
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

The fiery, confederate Memphis
appeal says: "The Democrats would
scorn to elect Tilden by the one vote
OF Oregon, a state which unquestiona-
bly, voted for Hayes" Northern
Democrats can here see the opinion
Of their southern brethren on the
Oregon fra ID.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

Petroleum N. Nasty must have had
special reference TO the Indiana De-
mocracy. when he said: I'VE Kin
pass resolooshens. and howl, but re-
solvin and howIin' won't give US the
post otfi.es. and what Is government
without themev
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

Indiana Rifle Clubs" are about 10
be organized. The ostensible object
is to organize state militia, and to Pc
tition the Legislature to furnish us
with arms. ammunition. etc., as
may be agreed upon by the eonven-
ton. we binding ourselves to obey the
call III the governor to queIl any dis
turbances that may arise in the
arate
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

There is not another book in print
which gives one-fonrth OF the infor-
nation contained in this work. 1t is
superbly illustrated, and the price is
so low that all can afford to secure u
copy. The book is sold by subscrip-
ton only, and the publishers want
agents in every county.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

A correspondent OF the Courier
Journal says that many of the or
CARNATIONS in Tilden's interest will
be present to witness his Inaugural
tion- Among them will be large
ndmber OF the Union veterans OF the
late war who voted for Tilden and
Hendricks
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-12-21

her chair.
And that God. up in heaven. had answered
her prayeri
Then we dot up and prayed dust as well as
we tould,
And bod answered our prayers; now wasn't
he dood p
L should say that he was. il he sent you all
these.
And knew just what presents my children
would please.
well, well. let him think so. the dear little
elf:
'Twculd be cruel to II him did it myself)
Blind fatheri who caused your stern heart to
rclent?
And the hasty word spoken so soon to re-
pent?
Twas the Being who babe you steal softly up
stairs.
And made you His agent to answer their
prayers.