Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28


was al that could be desired.
Attendants at the Christmas Eve enter
tainment given at the Presbyterian
church were treated to an interesting
feature that was not down in the bills.
After the close Of the program proper,
Pastor Charlton invited the audience to
seats. Then toward the front came
quietly a prepossessing young couple,
and standing unassumingly SIDE by side
at tie pulpit, were united in marriage
blythe preacher. They were Corey North
and Miss Grace Brownlee, beth num-
bered among Plymouth'S prominent and
deservedly popular young people, and
TIE INDEPENDENT joins in the sincere
and numerous congratulations
One of the most enjoyable gatherings
of the sea son occurred last night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. B. Shafer. 1t
was the fOrtleth anniversary of their
and in honor of the occasion
d merry party of thirtysiX friends and
neighbors dropped in upon the friendly
couple like the traditional wolf on the
fold. y sumptuouS supper was served
and a generally good time was enjoyed.
AS a token of the kindly esteem in
which the host and hostess are univer-
sally held, they were presented with
two very handsome chairs by those
present.
Mrs. W. T.. Bailey was the guest at
dinner yesterday of Mrs. j. W. Parks.
This is the first time Mrs. Bailey has
been away from home for nearly year
and as consequence her visit with
Mrs. Parks yesterday was an eXcep-
tionil pleasure. She was carefully
wheeled by Mr.. Bailey from her home
to the home OF her hostess and back
and has experienced no ill effect i'll
consequence.
W. f. Bailey left for Bourbon
this morning, where he goes to pay to
John Coar, of that city, the matured
value of Union Central Life policy of
$4,000 taken by Mr.. Coar some years
ago. Mr.. Coar will receive S2,1O1 IS.
Mr. Bailey is the company's district
agent for northern Indiana.
The Nickel Plate road operates per-
feet passenger service composed Of first
and second class day coaches attended
by cOlored porters. Excellent dining
cars and through sleeping cars to Chi
cogO, Cleveland, Buffalo, New York
and Boston. Rates always the lowest.
The y. NJ. {. A. rooms proved an at
men to spend few hours of their
Christmas. At one time twenty-five
were occupying the reading room, en-
jOying its attractive literature.
1t has been determined not to open
the casket of the late ID. b. Armstrong
during the funeral service to be held at
the residence at p. m. Sunday. Those
wishing to view the remains may do so
Saturday.
Lafayette has three republican can
didateS for governor, VIM. {. Mitchell,
late county clerk, being announced.
At the present rate, the rank and file
will be swallowed up by the candidates
Ex-Clerk Harry 5. Chester and wife
were Christmas visitors from Elkhart.
Harry is favorably known throughout
Indiana as an author of much credit
able verse and several popular songs.
Now is the time to make your plans
for your winter California trip. Ask
agents of the Nickel Plate road about
low rates and connections with the fast
California trains out of Chicago.
The home of John Turner was the
scene of delightful reunion yesterday,
with three generations represented. a
Christmas tree for the little ones added
to the sum total of enjoyment.
DIR. Mendenhall, the Indian doctor, is
at the Windsor house today. This is
the doctors regular monthly visit. He
will leave tomorrow and return each
month for one day only.
On account of the death of ID. b.
Armstrong, the masque ball to have
been given 10y the W. II. c. tomorro "
evening has been postponed indefin-
itely.
James Marks, a former Plymouth
boy, came back from Chicago for
Christmas and will remain over for the
dance this evening
j. X. Lawrence, of Etna Green, and
James Matchette, of Bourbon, are among
the strangers within our gates today.
The "green- goods" people are getting
In their customary holiday season work
in this section.
The Nickel Plate Road maintains a
perfect passenger service with sleepers
and diners.