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A Blow at POlygalny.

The New York Evening Post says that
judicial coquetry with the worst feature
of Mormonism has come to all end with
the decision given by Judge Schaffer in
the case of Ann Eliza Young against
Brigham Young. The court properly
holds that the plaintiff is not entitled to
a divorce because she never was married
to the defendant. When the pretended
marriage took place he was already mar
ried. The entertainment of the suit at
all was a preposterous recognition of the
lawfulness of polygamy. Such a legal
assault upon that institution MS the deci-
sion of the court will 60 far to put an
end to its existence without a resort to
violent measures.
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Portable or (,Ompositf0n Roofiuus.

There is probably no article Of manufacture
so universally needed az a reliable low priced
roofing, which can be readily applied without
the aid of skilled labor, and in no other direc-
ton has SO great a want been 50 incficiently
supplied. The results of experiments with
fclts, cemcnts and other compositions have 80
far been anything but satisfactory. Numerous
so-called ''cheap roofngs' have been produced,
advertised, used and found worthless. In view
of these facts we are glad to be able to speak
favorably Of nh article which, from oar own
knowledge and the testimony of some of tho
most extensive and best known manufacturers
and merchants in this country, has proven n
reliable and economical substitute for the more
expensive kinds Of roofing. We refer to II.
W. Johns Patent Asbestos Roofing, the manu-
f~acturers Of which make 10 extravaganza repre-
sensations. but claim it to be the only reliable
portable roofing in Use, and from careful inquiry
We believe their claims are well founded. This
roofing is prepared ready for Use, can be easily
applied by unskilled workmen. is adapted for
steep or flat roofs in all climates, and when
finished with the 'rhite .freproof coating forms
the lightest, handsomest and coolest roof in
the world, costing only about half rs much as
tin. Samples. illustrated catalogues, price
lists, and any desired information can be OBJ
tanned from the II. W. Johns Manufacturing
Co., patentees and sole manufacturers, 81
1ulNS 1LhhS, Nv" oih III company AefO
recently completed a new mandatory, the
most extensive works of the kind in the world,
and have reduced their prices to a basis which
place their goods Within the reach OF everyone.
They also manufacture liquid paints, all shades,
which are guaranteed equal to any for general
purposes and the most durable for outside
work Of any paints in use. In body and rich
ness of color the Asbestos Paints surpass any
we have ever seen. Fire-proof paint, all eco
nomical substitute for white lead, costing only
rs cents per gallon, for the protection Of fac
tories, bridges and other wooden structures
against fire, is also valuable for the class Of
outbuildings. fences, etc, which are usually
allowed to go implanted. Roof paint, steam
pipe and boiler coverings, steam packing,
s~leathings, Innings, cement, etc, all OF which
can be relied upon as being in every respect as
represented. and we advise our readers before
purchasing paints or roofing, to send for sam
Piles Of these articles and compare thcm with
all others.
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Scofching

1t is n fact widely and amply attested that
where the powerful aud pcrnicious drug, nui-
nine, and other n ineral poisons, administered
as remedies for fever and ague and bilious re-
mittents, fail to yield more than temporary re-
lief to the sufferer, Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs
scotches those tremendous epidcmics most
thoroughly, and by strengthening the system
and regulating its functions, protects i. against
malarial attacks. No resident of a locality
where the above maladies prevail, or where
the n are likely IT to th break stno out in ,rs consequence hn eaqiaMs of Of
halations, should fail to take practical cogAi-
zanoc Of the above important truth, and by q
timely use Of the. Bitters avoid the ravagcs Of
maladies so disastrous to the physical c%onstitu-
ton. There ia not in existence q finer tonic,
corrective and defensive cordial.
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Five Thousand Books given Away for the
AAIkinR.

While DR.. II. James was attached to the Brit
ish medical staff in the East Indies, his high
position enabled him to call about him the best
chemists, physicians md scientists Of the day,
and while experimenting with and among the
natives, he accidentally made the discovery that
CONSUMPTION can DO positively and perma-
nently CURED. During the many years Of his
s%ojourn there, he devoted his time to the treat
ment of lung diseases, and upon his retirement
he left with us books and papers containing full
particulars, showing that every one can be his
own physician and prepare his own medicine,
and such information as We have received We
now offer to the public without price, only ask
ing that each remit a three cent stamp tor post
st., Philadelphia, Pa.
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BUINETr's FLAvoRINu ExTRAcTs.--The su-
p~eriority of these extracts consists in their per-
feet purity and great strength. They are war
rantcd free from the poisonous oils and acids
which enter into the composition Of many Of
the Fictitious fruit tiayors now in the market.
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CRIME GRADED. Taking 81, 900, 900

is called a case Of genius, taking $780,
600 is called O case of shortage, taking
$50, 900 is called a case of litigation,
takir" s25, 900 is called a case of insol-
vency. taking $4,000 is called a case of
irregalarity, taking $4,000 is called a
case of defalcation, taking $1,000 is
called q case Of corruption, taking $500
is called q case of embczzlement, taking
500 is called q case of dishonesty,
taking $50 is called a case of thievery,
taking S25 is called a case of total de-
pravity, taking one ham is called q case
of war on society.
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With a cake Of GLESS's SULPHUR SOAP and g
commodious bath tub, the victim Of chronic
cutancous cruptions can improyisc a sulphur
bath, which no pl ofesscd bathing establishment
can supply. Give it o trial. 1t is sold every
where. Depot, Crittenton's, No. 7. Sixth
avenue, New York.
Hills Hair e. Whisker Dye, black or brown. SOC.
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DOolcy's Ycnst Powder

Is prepared OH scientific principles, and from
ingredients that are the most effective and
wholesome. 1t has received the highest en-.
comiums for these merits from eminent chem.
lists, scores Of or best physicians and thou.
sands of intelligent cooks and housewives.
The genuine can be had only in tin cans.
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Durnng,s Rheumatic Remedy

Has been before the public three years, and
has never failed in a single case of rheumatism,
no matter how aggravated the case. Write to
any person in Washington city, where it is
manufactured, and you will learn that this il
true in every respect. 1t is taken internally.
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Information worth thousands to those out of
health. ScIf-help for weak and nervous suf-
ferers. Facts for those who have been dosed,
druggcd and quacked. The new Health Jour-
nal teaches all. Copies free. Address, Elec-
trio Quarterly, New York.
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And all worry with fires that will not burn, and
where it is impossible to cook properly, can oil
be rencdied and a saving in fuel obtained,
Send stamp for circular. Henry Colford & Co.
726 SAMSON st., Philadelphia.
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THE BLACK HILLS,

And American .Wondetl.nd; by II. n. Mcguire. who has spent
IA years in the Hills and Yellowstone region. The latest. full
est, aud only truthful accounts Of Cold and Silver prospects,
Agricultural and Grl:ins resources. Climate. Hunting and
Fishing. the Indians, and Settlers Adventures and Cenaiets
with tisrn. Mining and Wild Western Life. and the grand
Natural Wonders or this most remarkable country Ta,ernlis,
illustrated with ,27 Fine EngTaylngs. and large new Nap.
Sold by ali Newsdeaiors. or sent postpaid. by
%DONNELLEY, LLOYD CO., Pubs, Chicago, m.
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Decidedly the best remedy that has ever
been discovered for rheumatism, swollen or
stiff joints, flesh wounds, sprains, bruises,
cuts and burns, is Johnson's Anodyne Lini-
ment. We use it, and always recommend it to
our friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-23

We should not hesitate to recommend to any
friend OF ours, Parsons Purgative Pills they
are scientifically prepared, and ure adapted to
all the purposes of a good purgative medicine.
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s. Maize Flour Toilet soap!--
- Maize Flour Toilet Soap!--
So Maize Flour Toilet Soap!.-

A great discovery IA new soap CON pound! It soothes,
~softens, and whitens the skin, has rt 7derful healing and
superior washing properties snd is S.nalIy suited for tn tho
fumed and sold everywhere at o moderate price. Regis.
tered in Pateut-Ofice, 1876, BY the manufacturing,
MCKEONE, VAN HAAGEN q CO., fhiladel2hio.
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The Markets..

INVALID PENSIONS INCREASED.
Write Col. L. BINGHAM. d Co, Attorneys for
Jlaims, Patents, Land Titles, WARRINGTON, DC.
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"A BOOK for the. MILLION.

MEDICAL ADVICE 4 a.. t0 Peg d Hs%Rh,'i n e. ses.
Cancer, CatarTh, Rupture, Opium Habit, Etc. SEW
FREE on receipt of stamp. Address Dr.. Butts' Dispsn
IaT, No. IL North Sth Street, St Louis, Mo.
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If You nrc Bilious
tone up y0ur liver. Take Quirk's Irish Tea.
Sold by druggists at Is cents a package.
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A GREAT OFFER!!,hw S. We T TdiI a TI,nss
dispose Of 100 PIANOS and ORGANS, new
Guiding WATERS' nj LAYER prices for cnsh
or Instnl!nlcnts or to let until Enid fer tinB
Ostl:ANS USCiIIiSG THEIR NEW,
SOUVENIR md BOUDOIHO nre the BEST
sdHHnDE TO- 7 0ctrxc v riano: ; j' 9;op d brs ns
s39: 10 StSas ssss:: r. stops / casi,, NOT
used n year, in perfect order and 'yTrrHntsd'
illustrated Catalogues Mailed. A liberal
discount 10 Teachers, Hinislers. Cnrrchs, ETC; Sitect
SONS, Mmnufmc tnrcrs, 40 EMst 18Th .
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~ Additional Time
Premiums paiuD epre Lcpse. Under tho Law.
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NEsS, and VIII care any sasse. Siaces LOG
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BALTIMORE, Md StrL..I .-s;Eyg.zInI OF -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-02-22

were married by Rev. A. Fuller, Feb
9th. In the evening about forty Of
the young folks gave them a free con-
cert with bells and horns. After being
treated by happy George, quietly dis
persed. Much joy to the happy couple
Richard Bright is around again
-Shaffer & Morris are shipping
immense quantities Of lumber, as is
also Messrs Lee & Dickinson.
Mr.. James Amic's little daughter
has been sick for some time, but is
now some better.
Mr.. Thomas Gibson has purchased
the property known as the Core prop
erty owned by DR.. Rannels, and has
started butcher shop in the build
ing formerly occupied by A. Joyce.
Bro. Browning" just call around
and we will fake a smoke.
Mr.. S. Carr is preparing to emil
CRATE to Oregon. and he says he can
walk there in just three days. Its
girl.
Happening to meet William Hen
bricks on the street the other day, we
noticed bright smile on his face and
upon inquiry learned that it was
boy.
IF you would be happy and never
see q lonesome moment and succeed
in business, just subscribe for The
REPUBLICAN.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-02-22

Tyner City is all tore up on account
OF a ghost which is said to be pranc-
ing around a private burying ground
in that vicinity. Hundreds Of people
have gone out to see it. Like true
ghost it only comes forth. and is visi
bic to the naked eye in the evening.
Marvellous stories are told by persons
who claimed to have seen it. One
says 1t was as tall and big as an ele-
plant with fiery eyes, and wings. The
moro he looked at 1t the bigger it be-
came until it was the size Of a meet
ing house. Another claims that it
looks as IL it were a fat man like
Johnny Losey, with ears like wash
tubs, and eyes like volcanoes. A
love-sick spooney thought it resem-
bled beautiful maiden which smiled
on him and vanished. A messy back
Democrat recognized in it old "Hick-
ory," only it had Tilden's head, and
Dan. Voorhees, body with the cloven
feet, long tail, and ears OF his Satanic
Majesty.-A hundred descriptions Of
the ~critter" are given, for it appeared
to no two persons in the in the same
guise. The attention OF Blue Jeans
is called to this ghost. II he would
come out and give reception and
hop in Tynsr City. the probabilities
are that. that Uneasy spirit would quit
lis FRANKS and forever lie still.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-02-22

which I am informed was not largely
attended.
Considerable blowing has been
done in the vicinity of Bourbon, how.
ever, I know of no corn being planted.
DIR. Jones, Of Fort Wayne, is stop
ping at the Bourbon house. Although
he is blind he never fails to tell a
person correctly OF their inability.
Elmer Greer, son of Geo. Greer,
was badly scalded at his fathers sugar
camp last week. Fears are entertained
that it will cripple him for life.
In former years the Valentine
sop heads usually sent around few
of those disgusting bores, but as I
failed to receive any this year, Unjust
confess that fools are susceptible OF
being enlightened.
H. A. Snepp has sold his bakery
and the building occupied by it, to
couple Of gentlemen by the name of
Spencer, who will continue to conduct
the business at the old stand.
Il paused moment and heard the
violin give utterance to a beautiful
quickstep, and at the same time gentle
steps were audible behind the window
blinds, but as they are religiously in
clined, know not what it meant.
How lovely, yet how innocent
they looked, locked in each others
arms. with the dusky shadows of
twilight gathering around; but not
for moment did they think that q
seven by nine" reporter was hum
ming to himself, another item from
Thompson street.
The government should send some
one to Bourbon authorized to invest
igate the cases Of certain pension
ers who are not deserving pensions,
and should be stricken from the roll.
There are many who are not worthy
while not few falsely certify, and
thereby receive money which could
be better applied.
VIM. Scar has viewed the country
from Bourbon to Tippecanoetown,
and thinks first-class canal is much
roaJoI onJ ;ns;.ta <hot varo0po axup
ing land adjacent to the survey i'm
proceed to excavate said
canal and when completed will be
free to navigation when the water is
not too low.
Deputy Sheriff Beals, Of Plym.
outh, stopped over in this place last
Thursday night, and during the eve-
ming had a very remarkable dream,
in which he mistook a passing loco
motive for the Louisiana returning
board. Mr.. b. was much frightened
and relates the dream as being most
sublime one.
1t is true that laughter is peculiar
to human beings, and although most
lecturers would object to being
laughed at, yet Eli did not appear Of
Tended when one his hearers-who
is noted for his most sublime species
of lauehter-continued to pour forth
such violent roars OF sonorious vocif-
Grafton, that caused the whole audi
encs to tremble in their boots.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-02-22
BOURBON.
BY BROWNING.

Father Banks is reported very
sick.
The boys have commenced hid
ing Easter eggs.
Newton Ellis is building an ad-
dition to his barn.
Miss Elizabeth Cady Stanton will
lecture at Bourbon next month.
Elder Elliot occupied the pulpit
at the NJ. Z. church last Sunday.
Rev. McElwee is conducting a
protracted meeting at the M. E.
church.
Prof. Chase of Plymouth, was in
town last Saturday. Also ~Lyn G.
Doyle" OF Argos.
The hardware store of o. s.
Gaskill will be sold at public auction
the first OF March next.
In last weeks communication the
typo made us say minstrel" when 1t
should of been potato"
John Caster, a former resident OF
Bourbon, is holding a series Of gospel
meetings at the U. B. church.
C. w. Baxter has moved his
boot and shoe shop into the lower
room Of the Odd Fellows building.
She does not deny sitting on his
knee at the theatre, but thinks peo
pie should not mention such small
affairs.
Eli Perkins when speaking OF thu
ruins Of this country, shit the nail Oh
the head" when he referred to thu
sidewalks in Bourbon.
"A singing school has been In pro
gress here during the past week, ant
closed with concert Saturday night
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-02-22

OF all medicines calculated to cure
affections Of the throat, chest and
lungs, we know Of mono we can begin
to recommend so highly as DIR. KINGS
NEW DISCOVERY for Consumption,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness, Tickling In the Throat,
Loss OF Voice, etc. 1t does positively
cure, and that where everything else
have failed. No medicine can show
one half so many positive and perma-
nent cures as have already been
wrought by this remedy. For the
Asthma and Bronchitis it is perfect
specific. curing the worst cases In the
shortest time possible. We would
say by all means give it a trial. Three
doses will relieve the worst case.
Trial bottle free Regular size $1.00.
For sale by G.. BLAIN & Co., Plym-
outh, Ind.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-02-22
LINKVILLE.
BY 5HAKSPEARE.

Dan has sold his little farm to
Hiram Baker.
S. Slough paid his parents a
visit last Sunday.
VIM. Scofield will sell his person
al property at public auction on the
Odd.
Wheat looks splendid in this part
Of the county, and il the spring is
favorable we will have a splendid
crop.
William Way was married last
Saturday to Alice Crum. Billsy here
is our s5s- and may you have plenty
of crums.
Rev. Bovan of Albion, has been
hired by the citizens OF this place to
preach four weeks during the coming
year.
The centennial literary society
meets every Friday evening.
Quarterly meeting at the church
last Saturday and Sunday. There
was large turn out.
Jacob Kuntz lost a valuable
watch on last Sunday evening. The
finder will be liberaly rewarded IL he
will return it, ~ 4" itf'tH
Squire Ridgway is teaching the
Seltonright school, where Charley
German made such a failure. He is
having good success.
We understand that Rev. Robin
son has rented a house in town for
the purpose Of practicing medicine.
We extend to him the hand OF well
come. What we want is sober
minded physician, not a guzzler Of
forty rod"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-02-22
Simon Becker

Would call especial attention to
his large stock Of Overcoats, Shawls.
Nubias and Furs, and all kinds Of
Winter goods. Persons needing any
thing in this line of goods can buy
them OF SIMON BECKER for less
money than they have ever before
been sold in Marshall county. My
stock of goods is most complete in
every department, and I will sell as
low as the iorest for good goods. 1
would most respectfully invite you
to call and satisfy yourselves that 1
am only stating facts, and will in ey-
cry particular make my statements
good. II you would secure great
bargains in Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
Hats, Caps, Furs, etc. Call early.
SIMON BECKER.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-02-22
MARNIONT.
ORA PRO NoBIs.

Mrs. Hartzler is much afflicted
With rheumatism.
j. G. Zachman is soon to become
a resident of Marmont.
Frank Mosher died Of consump-
ton last Thursday night.
The Albright church two miles
south OF here is having refreshing
time.
The NJ. E. protracted meeting at
this blaze has been broughtto close.
Quite a number Of accessions were
made.
DR. Durr Ito whom Marmont owes
so much for its prosperity says he
has leasad his store room and will
soon be large stock Of goods in it.
Ezra Phelps, who lost his eldest
daughter but a few weeks since, lost
his wife last Monday night. Thus
bereft, weary and desolate, Mr.. Phelps
is left with a family of seven small
children.
We have just heard since writing
the above, that the dwelling OF the
widow Thomas, east OF the lake
burned to ashes with all its contents
on last Sunday afternoon while she
was absent from home.
We now record one of the most
appalling and tragic events that can
befall mankind; one too that is well
calculated to cast a mantle OF gloom
over all. 1t does net often occur that
men made but little tower than the
angels, created in the image OF God
will become his own destroyer; but
it so occurred that John Reed who
lived about three miles west Of here,
in North Bend township, Starke Co.,
had become weary of life and resolved
to close his earthly pilgrimage; and
with this end in view onllast Thurs
day morning about 10 o'clock a. m,
he took his rifle and told his wife he
was going out to kill a prairie chicken.
He went, however, about forty rods
from the house and between two hay
stacks where he took the letter which
he had written, put it into his hat and
wrapped his vest around the hat,
hung the whole upon a bush, drove a
stake into the ground, placed his gun
upon it and blew the top of his head
literally away. So terrible was the
charge, that portions OF the brain aud
skull were found seven rods distant,
and the gun recoiled fifteen feet,
breaking a strong fishing line, one
end of which was attached to the
trigor and the other to Reeds finger.
Although Mr.. Reed was known to be
NON conipos mentis and had previous
ly threateded to take his life, and
even to kill his children. Mrs. Reed
Notwithstanding, she heard the report
OF the gun and ascertained fears as
to the result, she institution no search
till about tive o'clock p. M, when she
found him as above described. We
will not state what he wrote as we do
not know the true contents OF the
letter, not having seen it. Ae leaves
a wife and two children.