Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-27
City and Vicinity Notes.

The proceeds of the Presbyterian
fair and festival netted about $3.50.
Don't forget to take in the Opera
Saturday evening.
Better late than never, Merry
Christmas to you.
The first week in January is the
week of prayer.
carriage and paint shop has rec
emily started up in the old foundry
building on south Michigan street
Go to the minstrels Saturday night,
and get your buttons sewed on, the
next day.
Several contracts in cunnubial felic-
ity will probably take place in this
city this winter.
The Plymouth silver cornet band
discoursed the sweetest strains of
harmony while serenading Thursday
night.
The Plymouth military company
contemplate giving a grand reception
and oyster supper on the evening of
February odd
The South Bend manufacturers OF
the Oliver Chilled plows gave some
sort of blow out one day last week.
They entertained number Of invited
guests, and carried them home on
special train.
The schools were all closed Mon
day and Tuesday of this week, and
some few were opened yesterday,
some open on next Wednesday, and
some will open Monday week.
Felty's meat market was most
tastefully adorned with evergreens
on Christmas eve, and being brilli-
antly lighted it presented a very
pleasing appearance.
The wheat in Marshall county is
growing splendidly. and in many
places too well for this time Of year
by at least one half. A hard winter
will be very damaging to the crop.
The Bourbon Mirror understands
the county board at Plymouth to have
been discussing the propriety of pay
ngons attorny here about 81 900 sal
cry to quit the practice, thinking it
would be saving to the county.
The installation of officers In Kill
winning and Plymouth Lodges A. F.
& A. NJ. will take place this evening
at z 1-2 o'clock The Installation in
the Chapter and Commandery will
take place on the first regular meet
ing OF each in 1873.
westervelt's roam horse attached to I
Blain & Cos light delivery wagon,
while hitched in the rear of the store
Tuesday afternoon became frightned
and went down Gano street at an
amazing pace. aud brought up at the
barn all o. x.
When a man Is in the habit of /
smoking, the invitations to take /
cigar are like angels visits; but so
soon as he is known to have quit he is |
surprised to see how many OF his
friends insist on his taking a quiet
smoke.
Prof. Chase Frances around the |
streets In a fiery untamed cap, which |
is the admiration and envy of every
gamin in the city. 1t was made to |
his order in Central Africa, and there
is not another cap like it in the civ |
ilized world. n
1t is astonishing how many men
are wanting to borrow money In this
section Few Of them seem to be |
hard up for means, but it Is generally |
the case that they want to make some |
improvement In their surroundings.
Some say they want to pay Off small
debts and thus get rid of many small
annoyances.
On passing the Presbyterian church
a few days ago We observed that the
bell was being rung by little girl, /
and on inquiry learned that Mrs.
Dillon OFT is now janitor of the build
ing. 1t was her little daughter who
rang the bell. 1t Is new departure
to make a female the sexton OF a
church, but in this case it Is very
satisfactory to all concerned.
The editor OF The REPUBLICAN was
made the recipient of most elegant
and acceptable present by the en-
ployees OF the Office on Christmas.
We are thankful for this token of
esteem from those with whom we have
been in constant contact for the past
year. Three OF our employees have
been In the Office for over year and
it would seem they have become
fixtures.
Duprez & Benedict's Ministries will
be at the Opera House next Saturday
evening, This minstrel troupe has be-
come famous in all parts OF the
United States for its splendid per-
formances. 1t is accompanied by
brass band that can't be beaten any
where for splendid music, and this
performance will work an era IL the
the amusements Of our city. Tickets
for reserved seats may be had at the
post Office, II taken before the eve
ming, at fifty CENTS fl7
A Card Of Thanks.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian