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The Grange advance., 1877-01-03
Condition ofInsurance Matters.


There are few people who have not,
during the last fonr or five years,
learned from their observations Or ex-
periences, the necessity Of close scrut-
my into the financial condition and
conduct of the companies proposing to
insure their lives and property. Nor
has there been any Improvement in
the situation to warrant laxity in
this respect. Many ! failures have
occurred and the indications are un-
mistakable that others will follow. A
score or more Of companies are pursu-
ing almost precisely the courses which
have heretofore preceded such an end.
| ing, if indeed they have not made dis.
aster inevitable. Despite the long
cherished promise Of protection and
preventive interference by the Insnr.
ance Departments, life companies that
have ceased to be profitable to their
stockholders manage to precipltate
their own dissolution, and cannot be
compelled to continue business for the
benefit Of their policy holders, but so
contrive that the alternative lies be-
tween total loss and the almost in
evitable swindle of reinsurance. The
cause of disasters that are not brought
about by collusion are reckless expen-
diture and a lack Of new business. No
life company has yet come to grief
because Of excessive mortality, and
none will unless its best risks reinsur-
ing. -~.'# ,~a4- q. ....1,-.s
The rock on which the weak fire
insurance company splits is excessive
losses combind with unremunerative
rates Of premium. Atno time since
the great fires Of Chicago and Boston
have premiums been so small as now.
Competitions between rival companies
has lead to alternate under bidding, or
t'under. cutting as it is called, until
some companies are abandoning the
business, and a host of them, es-
pecially the weaker sort, are invit-
ing calamity. The consequence will
be that a comparatively small loss will
cripple then, and being, unable to pay
they will not pay any losses whatever.
I7s@ Farmers have fewer facilities for
| Knowing alfthis than Other peole and
are therefore more liable to be imposed
upon. y Their best course in the premi-
Eses is to insure only the most stable
and reputable companies, whatever
the rate Of premium required and to
Eayoid those which propose cheapness
as IN inducement. ' "
rs AS regards The life conhpanies there,
Fare half dozen or more that are be-.
Yond the possibility .of. trouble,,' and
the remainder will disclose their con;
dition with more or less Accuracy in
their annual reports for the COM
ing year. Until these are forthcom.
ling 1t IS perhaps just as well to hasten
very slowly indeed.
Baked Indian Pudding. One cupful
Indian meal, two quarts of milk,
one teaspo oonful Of salt, one-half spoon
ful ginger, one.half cupful water, one
half cupful molasses leave out cup.
| ful OF milk, and put On. she rest to
scald. When boiling, take off and add
the meal, which you previously wet
with cold water to remove the Jumps.
Let tt thfcken IN the milk I'LL it il like
The Grange advance., 1877-01-03

A man named Bediko was arrested
IN Rochester, last weel, on the charge ofab-
stracting . wheat ticket from james Farrell,
and turned over . the grand jury.
The Grange advance., 1877-01-03
The Weekly
PIONEER.

indispensable to the farmers of the North
west. The Agricultural Department, greatly
enlarged and improved, has been placed un-
der the supervision of W. J. Abernethy, an
agricultural editor Of large experience, assist-
ed by corps of correspondents trained in
agricultural pursuits. Aud to this will be
added Household Department, which viii
bs especially attractive to tbs ladies.
TIE WEEKLY edition will contain the gen
ezal news of the week, political, literary, Ma
tional and State news up tho hour of going to
press.
Il should be specially remembered that
Eastern publications are several days old be-
fore reaching Subscribers in this vicinity,
and that much Of the matter, especially that
part Of it Of most interest to the public here,
is already fully given in TIE PIONEER Press;
aud that by reason of the telegraphic facili-
ties for obtaining important news, TIE Pro
NEER Press is fully on level with the best
Eastern publications, and fully twenty-four
hours fresher than that furnished by the best
Chicago newspapers. ..-
Desiring to place this valuable paper in tho
hands Of every farmer in the Northwest, the
publishers have had prepared, especially for
their Subscribers.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15

The schools in Union township will
begin on next Monday, Nov. 10Th,
with the following corps OF teachers:
District No.i1 James Sluyter, No. 2
Elizabeth Duddleson, No 3 Mollie
Duddleson, No Charity Shaw, No 8.
Geo. A. Marsh, No Z. B. yanschoi-
ack, No Z F. E. Zechiel, No s Ira J.
Baker, No 8 +. ID. Louden, No 10 L.
Zechiei, No IL J. II. Fife, No IL Dan
lei Miller. Those In North township
win begin on same day with teachers
as follows: District No Ella Burns,
No. 2 Nathan Hutchins. No Josiah
Miller. No Scion Lenfesty, No ].
F. Langenbaugh, No 6 Martin Trainor,
No z Miss Annie Morril, No Jennie
Warren, No 9 to be supplied, No 10
Ida N. Warrens, No IL David N. Milt-
enberger, No IL Acacia w. Elliot, No
ID w. r. Essex. The teachers OF
North township will meet for insti-
tute at the school house In Lakeville
on Saturday, the 18th inst. All teach
ers Of the township are expected to
be present The schools in West
township begin on same date, with
the following teachers: District No l.
g. H. Miller, No 2 Jonathan Holm
No 8 Henry CRUDE, Fo Henry Ham.
ilton, No 5 Able Chew. No j. W.
Kinsey, No 7 John Oberlin, No s j
w. Keyser. No Hattie Define, No 1C
Scott Foss. No IL st. G. Beiler.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
BOURBON.

More weddings on the breeze.
The murphy society is doing a
good work in this place.
The star degree mum sociable
at the residence OF Mrs. Jennie Cas-
kills was grand success.
Mr.. David Miller has been lying
dangerously i'll but is slowly recover
ing.
Ladies that have house plants
will soon have to prepare for keep.
ing fires Of night.
Mr.. James Lilley has given up
moving to Bremen as he could not
get house to suit him.
The U. b. Sunday school now
meets at half past nine o'clock.
Young ladies that have fellows
from the country should SEQ that
they have some good place to put
their horses.
We are informed that Miss A. L.
Barber, teacher in the public school
utterly denies all cruel treatment to
children that has been circulated
arounc town.
Elder Lane lectured at our tenn
perance meeting last Sunday
evening.
Little Miss Ellie Tescher Is seri-
ously indisposed.
y ISIS Nancy Hale and Miss Hat
tie Watson are visiting friends at
South Whitney.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15

Porter county Is agitatlng the ques-
ton Of general sale day in which on
Q certain day Of the month all farm
ers having stock or produce to sell,
or those having anything to sell may
offer them at public outcry. 1t is
like the system followed in Kentucky
which Is there called county court
day. and when anybody having any
thing to sell takes it to the county
seat. and it is offered at public sale.
This makes quite busy day, for the
people who want to buy also go to
the county seat and buy bargains Of
those who sell bargains. We have
heard no less than eight auctioneers
around the public square In Lexing-
ton, KY, selling something and the
day was lively one. 1t may be that
such thing would be highly benefic-
ial In this county. and 1t would prob.
ably be worth while to investigate
the subject.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
MAxENKUCKEE.

Indian summer Is upon us.
Hank South Is a boy again.
The health is remarkably good.
-Maxenkuckee has a @meanest
man"
DIR. o. p. Stevens is having a new
roof put on his residence.
Our Supervisor has been improv-
ing the condition of our streets.
Prank Nichols Is going into the
Hay pressing business.
-Maxenkuckee has q man who
might do well at selling his cheek to
glass cutters.
Squirrels are quite plenty in the
neighboring forests. and the report
Of the sportsman's gun can be heard
at almost any time OF day.
Judging from the number of bril-
liant lights to be seen on the Lake
every calm night, We would say that
the fish law Is being violated to con-
siderable extent.
-E. B. yanschoiack and Dun Park
er returned from the Valparaiso
Normal school last week. The boys
are looking well and reported having
a pleasant and profitable time. Mr..
yanschoiack received diploma from
the business department and q cer-
tifcate OF recommendation at the
close Of last term. These young men
are of excellent character and we be-
speak for them success.
Roy RocKwooD.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15


Good Shirts for so cents, and Boys
Coats for $3.50. and warranted at Lit
tie Mack's.
1t Is disgraceful fact that as for
children running around on the
streets after night, seeking what idle
mischief can do, Plymouth leads the
van.
Knit Jackets for $50, Knit Under
shirts only % cents at Kittle Mack's.
The schools OF Center township
were opened last Monday. A good
attendance is reported.
Suspenders Is cts; worth 80 cts, at
Little Mack's.
I tell you Leonard & Wiltfong do
sell Groceries cheaper than any other
store In town.
Good Hats and Caps for 25 cents /:
Pants 90 cents, all goods warranted
as represented. No damaged goods
at Little Mack's.
Call and examine the Groceries at
the LaPorte street restaurant, and
the boys will do up what you want
while you eat dinner. thereby saw
ing your time.
1 will say to the public that 1 war
rant all goods sell to be sound and
not damaged. My stock is new and
kept In good order. Please call and
see for yourself, and oblige yours
respectfully, LITTLE MACK.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15


Mr.. Henry Speyer and wife cele-
brated their silver wedding on last
Sabbath. There was quite a nu nber
OF friends present among whom was
Mrs. Simon Vile, of LaPorte, Mrs.
Henry Shane. Of Warsaw, and Mr.. J.
Ehrlich, Of Cincinnati. They were
presented with quite number of
very fine silver presents, after which
the company sat down to a table
spread with one Of the finest Of din
ners, just such as Mrs. Speyer Is per-
fectly capable Of getting up. About
five p. m. the company dispersed and
all expressed themselves as never
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
PERSONAL GOSSIP

DIR. Johnson, of Bourbon, was in the
city Tuesday.
John and Billy have a nobby new
sign.
S. L. McKelvy is wrestling with a
bad case OF ague.
Mrs. N. II. Oglcsbee is dangerously
ill with consumption.
Geo. Kibler is erecting a fine resi-
dence on Pearl street.
Mr.. J.F. Langenbaugh made a flying
trip to Pierceton Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Van Valkenburgh has
returned from her extended tour In
Colorado.
Luther G. Dill, formerly night opera
tor in this city, is now stationed at
Richmond, Ind.
Mrs J. c. Gallagher and Mrs. d. E..
Snyder, spent a few days this week
in Tyner City.
Mr.. Eddie Dial, messenger on the
Fl. Wayne accommodation tr ain, Is
taking a few weeks vacation.
Bishop Talbot will be at St.
Thomas church tomorrow evening,
and a class will be confirmed.
John n. O'Brien, formerly a Leba-
non printer. came this way Monday.
He has adopted the more euphonius
name Of Smith, and sturdily denies
the name O'Brien. He Is a brother
to The former editor of the Rochester
Sentinel. but whisky and bad women
have ruined him.
The announcement that DR.. Gould,
Of Argos. will speak at the temper
ance meeting Saturday night should
be sufficient to draw out large au-
dience. The Doctor is one Of the
most talented men in Marshall coun-
ty, end like some others engaged In
the temperance work he knows how
it is himself" The address will be
worth hearing and he should be
greeted with a rousing house.
The firm oil Oglesbee and Mating
ly, lumber dealers, we understand,
has been dissolved, Mr.. Mattingly re-
firing. The firm has been one Of the
most successful Of any in the west
since its organization about eight
years ago. Both gentlemen compo-
sing the firm are number one
business men, and their business has
been transacted on q liberal, prompt,
and honorable basis. Both have the
good wishes CT the community for
their future prosperity in whatever
direction their footsteps may be d.
rected.-Democrat
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
Editor of the Republican:

Editor of the Republican:
For the purpose Of assisting the
editor OF the Democrat In airing that
most damnable villainous scandal,
allow me to make some suggestion.
He should state as kind OF prepare
tory remark. that the thing happened
in a community where nothing OF
the kind was ever heard of before,
where virtue and morality reigns
supreme, especially among the class
OF persons they refer to; where never
before has the least smirch OF sus-
picion furnished the garments Of
the poorest animal, where idiotic
women have been betrayed by
strong minded men, and in fact every
surrounding should be pictured in
robes of purest white and an expla-
nation like this would help to show
to the reader the hideousness of the
villainy--otherwise they might sup
pose that it was a common daily
occurrence, DETECTIVE.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
MURPHY NOTES.

The Murphy roll still increases.
There are over $50 national tenn
perance unions in Indiana.
Seats will be in good demand Sat-
urday night, therefore go early.
DR.. Gould, OF Argos, will speak at
the temperance hall Saturday eve-
ming.
The audience were richly treated
Sunday afternoon. by an eloquent
speech from Hon. II. G. Thayer. His
advice to young men and women Is
well worth remembering.
The interest and attendance at the
temperance meetings lacks not. al
though the entertainment at the High
school. Saturday evening. detracted
from 1t somewhat. there was quite a
large attendance.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
ARGOS.

Items scarce this week.
Benny Norton is still very III with
Typhoid fever.
ID. X. Brown is slowly convalesc-
ing.
II. G. Gordon's little daughter is
still In critical condition.
There at present several hog
merchants In Argos.
"A literary society was organized
at the school house on last Friday.
The dance on last Friday eve-
ming was not altogether success.
Mrs. Gould's Sabbath school
class will give a concert in a few
weeks.
Tho blue ribbon festival was a
success. The proceeds will be ex-
pended for the blue ribbon society of
this place.
We advise lovesick persons to
use thicker paper when they write
letters. so that it cannot be copied
from the impression left on the under
sheet.
-MARRIED-On last Sabbath at this
place, by Rev. McNeely, Miss Judith
Fox to Mr.. Moses Dawson.
TopsY.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
City and Vicinity Notes.
Gravel Roads Needed.


Building railroads to convey your
surplus produce to distant markets
is all right; but what we want is pixies
to enable farmers to move their pro-
duce to q home market.-Warsaoo
Republican,.
This is what Plymouth needs very
badly. A good pike to Maxenkuckee,
or Marmont would be first in order,
and would be Of most infinite advan.
tage to the section OF country be-
tween Plymouth and these points.
And then il a pike were built toward
Bremen and one toward Bourbon,
the country would be immensely al.
vantaged. The paper quoted above
discusses the question in manner
that is quite applicable to Marshall
county. We have our $4,000 court
house, "a monument to our folly"
and can't very well get rid OF it, but
we can build gravel roads. We quote
the article referred to: THE citizens
OF Rochester are taking necessary
steps for graveling the roads leading
into that city, and Warsaw will have
to look to her interests. or the trade
from the south part OF the county
will find an outlet In another direc-
ton, while we are casing about
new court house. OF course, our
court house Is old and shabby look
ing; but what OF our roads? Go
north, south, east or west from town.
q few miles, In the fall or spring and
you have the answer-almost i'm
passable. Farmers will not drive a
team to town, unless stern necessity
compels them; leaving Us to depend
upon the railroads for supplies, while
an abundance is rottening in the cell
lars within . few miles Of town, be-
cause il cannot be moved What We
need, and must have, II we wish to
maintain our position as a trading
point, IL good gravel roads. They are
much more necessary to our prosper
ity than q new court house with a
heavy bonded debt tackled on to it.
1t would be q great deal more sensi-
BILE to issue bonds for the prosecution
of a work that will add wealth to the
city and county instead of erecting
monument to our folly, In the shape
OF a 800. 900 court house. We would
soon be in the condition OF Van Vert,
Ohio, which beasts OF the finest court
house in that part Of the state, while
the roads are Ia such a condition that
1t Is almost impossible to get into
town with a team only in the dryest
season. The talk about not having
gravel enough is all moonshine, and
we might with equal propriety say
we have not bricks enough to build q
court house. Let US have good roads
first and then talk about the court
house. Probably 1t Is the sand we
lack instead Of the gravel.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
Popular Economy.

Consider not only in real cheapness
but in true excellence, Of which my
daily sales give a bare practical IL
lustration. Mems Overcoats $3.50
worth $50; and at $500, worth SO:
Boys Suits $3.50, worth $500; Mems
Boots $500; worth $500. Ladies,
Misses. and Childrens' Snow Shoes
Gents Furnishing Goods, etc., at your
own price, at Little Mack's.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15

having been more kindly entertained
We hope the happy couple may go
on in the full enjoyment OF a happy
welded life until the day shall come
for the celebration of their golden
wedding at which our reporter hopes
again to have his place and be able
to play his part.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
tainly succeed in furnishing the

tainly succeed in furnishing the
people of Bourbon just such a school
as the best interests OF their children
demand if properly supported. The
school board are in earnest for the
success OF their school and will
make all needed changes just as fast
as opportunity permits. Viewing the
schools from all points, we can say
that they are success, and desire
the hearty support Of Bourbon's
people. w. E. BAILEY. :
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15
REMOVAL.

We have just removed to our new
brick building on Michigan street.
with large and splendid stock Of
new goods, new furniture, new and
low prices. We will be happy to
serve our old customers and as many
new ones as will give us an oppor-
tunity to show them that we do
business in a Straightforward way,
Bring US your Produce, Hides, Furs,
etc., for we have ample room to
handle them.
NusspAUM & MAYER.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15

Closing out Dishes at cost at the
Bakery on LaPorte street. Don't buy
until you see our large stock. 1t beats
the old scratch how cheap. Call soon
they are going fast.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15

Call for the cheapest suit of cloth
in at Simon Becker's.
Twill say to my friends and GUS
toners that 1 am ready now to show
my Fall and Winter stock which was
selected by myself, knowing what the
People of Marshall county want and
all ask OF you Is to come and see
me before you buy your goods, as it
will be TO your interest 10 come and
see me, as do not fear Competition.
Yours Resp. SIMON BECKER.
Ladies call for DR.. Warmers health
corsets which are for sale by Simon
BeckeT's.
Valuable Lot For Sale.
The city proposes to sell Lot No.
ia, original plat Of Plymouth. Sealed
bids will be received for 10 days from
this date. The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids.
Sic. MAYER,
Chairman Finance Committee.
Call and see Ties, Ruches, and
Handkerchiefs at Simon Becker's.
NEwBURGH, o., June /, 1874.
PETER LAWSON. ESQ., take great
pleasure In adding my testimony in
favor of 'LAwsoN's CURATIVE and
shall take equal pleasure recommend
ing it to my friends. Having been
troubled with sore throat for two
years. feel competent to judge OF its
beneficial effects. / have the most
perfect confidence in 1t. Yours truly,
We. WAY.
L. Tanner Agent, Plymouth.
Don't buy your Embroideries until
you have seen the stock Of Simon
Becker's.
You can we'll be suited by calling
on Ball Carabin & Co., for they keep
the largest and best selected stock Of
clothing in the city Of Plymouth at
the very lowest prices.
Call and see my fine all wool VIM
ter Blanket for $50 at Simon Beck
er's.
The proprietors OF "Lawson's Gu
rative" would be pleased to exhibit
to any one tina. will call at their Office
the many testimonials {, eceived from
parties who have been cured Of dis
tressing diseases. In their pamphlet.
which is to be had of druggists, will
be found a few from leading citizens
and editors, and we would advise ev-
eIybody to procure one and read it
thoroughly. l.. Tanner Agent, Plym-
outh.
Get a good pair Of Boots or Shoes
for yourself or children at Ball, Cara
bin & Co.'S, for they cannot be under
sold by anyone.
Come and examine Boots and
Shoes at Simon Becker's before you
buy as I am sure I can and will give
you satisfaction.
@HACKMETA OK" a new and de
lightful Perfume sold by L. TANNER,
Plymouth, Ind. and elsewhere by
dealers generally.
Wonderful In Its Results.
There Is no medicine that has ac-
complished so much as Shiloh's Con-
sumption Cure. He has established
the fact that Consumption can be
cured, while for Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group, Hoarsenss, Whoop-
ing Cough, and iii lung diseases 1t
has no equal. No medicine was
ever sold on such favorable terms.
II 1t was unrelible 1t would be the
greatest folly to guarantee it. 1t costs
nothing to try 1t as ii can be returned
IL it does not give satisfaction after
using two-thirds Of bottle. Call at
my store and get a sample bottle for
10 cents or a regular size for 30 cents
or $l.00. II your Lungs are sore or
Chest or back lame use Shiloh's Bell
adona Plaster which seldom fails to
give relief. Sold by L. TANNER, Plym-
outh Ind, and elsewhere by dealers
generly.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-15

Boots and Shoes at your own prices
at the Poor Mans Friends, next to
post Office.