Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

interest and drew a large crowd from
town. But Pretty Lakes attractions
drew a larger percent of those who had
the nerve to face tho Sultry heat
Ronald Thompson, Wednesday even
ing, after the commencement exercises.
was the recipient Of an envelope from
his uncle. Mr.. VIM OKeefe, which
upon opening it. discovered a check for
500.
T. J. Ball, wife and daughter, went
to Notre Dame Monday, to attend the
commencement exercises of that great
institution. Alphonso Ball, who has
been attending school there. returned
with them Thursday evening.
Charley Soice while returning from
Antioch Sunday, had the misfortune of
having his buggy badly wrecked. 1t
was caused by two parties running a
race. and as one OF the buggies past him
caught one of the wheels of his rig,
smashing it,
The board of commissioners at Elk
hart received numerously signed petit
ton presented by the taxpayers, praying
for the establishment of a stone pile for
the benefit of those incarcerated in the
county jail. and buns The petition
was granted.
The aristocratic portion OF South
Bend is reported as being in a reign Of
terror over the appearance Of a large
number of snakes. They are of the blue
racer variety. and a few days ago one
was killed that is said to measure eight
feet in length.
The lawns of our city, which are noted
for their beauty are looking very badly
owing to the exceedingly dry weather.
Those who are SO fortunate as to have
water works supply by persistent efforts
preserve the greater portion of that
green freshness.
W. F. Young received a cOmmunica-
ton from his attorney at Washington
ID. c., Thursday, informing him of the
successful termination of a suit that he
had carried upto the Supreme Court. re-
garding property in litigation whibh is
located at Ft. Wayne.
JOS Eich has been engaged for some
time past, in putting in an extensive
line of fixtures in the Lauer residence,
recently purchased of r. b. Oglesbee.
The service is over the entire house, and
Mr.. Lauer now has one of the finest ar
ranged residences in the city.
Our water works commissioner is eX-
ecuting his authority to an advantage
by shutting off the water where the
! law is violated. 1t behooves those who
are not versed in this law to brighten
up regarding this important matter. Up
to date there has been Ii shut off.
Mr.. j. c. Talbot and family shipped
their household goods to their new home
at Peru, Ind, Monday last. Mr.. Talbot
left Monday evening, and Mrs. Talbot,
departed Tuesday. The many friends
of Mr. and Mrs. Talbot wish them UNI
bounded success in their new home
Complaints are being heard from
farmers south OF our city, regarding
the ravages of grasshoppers. Near
Marshall Green's farm they attacked a
field of clover eating it entirely up then
entered an oats field demolishing it the
same way. Great concern is felt owing
to these ravages.
\ lawsuit before Esquire Reeves
Wednesday, Of seemingly great import
ance, in which pasture, cows, shotguns
and sickle were the predominating fea
ture. The case was by jury trial. and
verdict was rendered against the party
who were guilty of using other weap
ons than nature had given them.
Last Sunday evening we enjoyed
drive with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mating
ly, viewing the crop prospects around
Plymouth. The prospects for the
wheat in this Immediate vicinity looks
fine, when taking into consideration the
reports from other states. The corn
looks very well, considering the dry
weather, and is holding its own. We
are inclined to give word of warning
to our farmer friends, regarding the
"Wild Lettuce" which we noticed pro-
fusely scattered over, the farming land.
Especiallv is this plant noticeable on
pasture land. Wild lettuce, is one of