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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12
Will You Call Us Up?

We beg that our readers and the pub
lie will bear in mind that part of the
office equipment Of the INDEPENDENT
is telephone. Our number is "Si. >
We shall always be glad to receive
items of news, invitations to weddings,
calls to fires and requests to call at bus
ness houses for advertising or to make
estimates on job work by telephone.
Call us up whenever you wish to com
municate with the INDEPENDENT and
have not time to call personally. We
will deem it favor if you will do So
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
A Short Session of the City Solons
Monday Night.

At SIS Monday evening the Council
was called to order.
The minutes OF the former meeting
were read and approved.
The first matter brought to the notice
of the Council was proposition by Mr..
James Gilmore, relating to the feast
bllity of purchasing the tract of land
owned by him next to the river, west
of the residence property he had re-
Gently purchased, the same to be con-
verted into public park. Councilman
Bailey moved that a committee be ap-
pointed. Councilman O'Keefe moved
that Mr.. Bailey be appointed. 1t was
finally moved and carried that a COM
mittee of three be appointed to investi-
gate the proposition. Those appointed
were: Hughs, Bailey and Tibbitt.
The following bills were allowed:
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12
A Golden Opportunity.

While we view with perfect satisfac-
ton, the increased prosperity of our
city, the erection of new business
houses, elegant and modern residences,
and hear reports of new buildings under
contemplation, yet we would fain have
the reader of the INDEPENDENT, or the
stranger who has entered within our
corporate limits, observe the OppOr-
tunity offered for an excellent location
for the erection of a modern business
house. We refer to the old Parker
house property.
Here is an opportunity that should be
taken advantage of Immediately. No
better location can be found in our city,
and its location is simply unsurpassed.
The business of our beautiful city, is
without a doubt going northward, and
the shrewd financier who comprehends
the importance of taking time by the
forelock, and utilizing these important
opportunities that do not come often,
will secure a location, that in few
years will give its owner great return
for the mCney invested.
This p ope-ty is now on the market,
and we have not the least doubt, but a
short time will elapse, when magnifi-
cent structure will be seen upon this
favored spot, that will not only prove
an honor for our city, the Queen of In
diana, but financial benefit to its
owner.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12
In Memorium.
PLYMOUTH, July 8, 1S9;

LII MOU III, y uly ., 1860.
The memorial given Monday evening,
a loving tribute to the memory of Mrs.
Fannie Work, consisted of an appro-
pirate, impressive programme, inter
spersed with impromptu "reminiscences
of noble life. Many garlands of beau
tiful, loving memories were wreathed
for our good sister; words fifty spoken
and lovingly cherished by relatives and
friends. But the thought, unsolicited,
crowded our mind: How does this SER
vice profit the dear departed? Were
we as prOfuSe with our flowers when
she walked the earth, sympathizer and
cO-wOrker with us? or did we criticize
her every act which did not accord with
our idea of things, always on the alert
to find flaw or unkind motive. We
may do well as christian band to be
more charitable, more fOrbearing, more
profuse in our distribution of garlands
of beauty and loving sympathy, when
they may be seen and felt by those they
are intended to honor. Let us see to it
that a reform begin in our own hearts.
That the evening dedicated to the mem
ory of our sister be renewal of pledges
for a closer bond of christian love and
steadfast purpose to advance the
cause which was so dear to her heart.
+. +. B.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12
Invest Ten Cents.

The DAILY INDEPENDENT now offers
an opportunity of investing ten cents
and offers in return to deliver free of
charge the news of the day, one week,
to any part of the city. The invest
ment of dime does not involve much
risk, and if the subscriber is not salts
fled to continue his subscription it is
optional with him to stop the paper
at the end of one week if he so desires.
Let us have your subscription to day
for at least one week.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12
Water Works Needs.

In last weeks Democrat Editor Nc
Donald gave his opinion regarding the
feasibility of utilizing the large flowing
we'll for city purposes, and gave as the
most important reason for opposing the
project the enormous cost connected
Herewith. He estimated that il would
cost over 5000 to complete the work.
including the amount necessary to gain
the consent of the owner of the well
for the use of the water.
In this estimation he placed the own
ners price at $1,000. Whether that is
only surmise we are unable to state
But if it is only his opinion, he has
placed the price very high, and it will
presumably be taken 10y the owner of
the well as basis for negotiations, If
the city would ever conclude to attempt
to secure this remarkable well to supply
the urgent demand for more water.
In the first place, if our city fathers
should deem it feasible to utilize this
well and an eXorbitant price would be
quoted. tLey could sink another well in
the immediate neighborhood and get
the same flow OF water. 1t would not
be necessary 10 pUt down a large well
until they were confident a sufficient
amount of water was 10 be secured.
Our council, in their endeaYors 10 sc.
cure more water, has had pump placed
in position at our water works, endeav-
oring to increase the supply of water
from the present wells, and we under
stand have not succeeded in securing
the desired results.
Granted that ii would cost. as the
Democrat has estimated, 5000 how
mach money Will cur council be com
PEELED to spend 10 secure the same
amount of water that is daily going TO
waste at the well spoken of: If they
sink new wells at the present water
works they are compelled to take the
chances of securing a sufficient supply
of water, in which, 10y the indications of
the present supply, they are liable to.
meet poor success, and, perhaps, neces
state the expenditure of nearly the
same amount of money designated by
the Democrat, and no doubt in the near
future be compelled TO look elsewhere
for sufficient supply of water to meet
the demands of the city
While we have not computed the cost
i t.af Low ha from tho mill -
the city reservoir, yet We believe our
neighbor is placing the amount too
high.
Another important feature to be
taken into consideration is, with the
amount of water TO be secured from
the mill well sufficient fire protection
will always be on hand. The policy
advanced by some regarding utilizing
river water for fire protection is an alb
surdity. This has been demonstrated
a great many times by cities which
have attempted TO economic In the
conducting of their water works, and
outside of the sickness that was known
to follow this penny wise and pound
foolish course, the cost of flushing
the mains after a fire, in the long run,
cost enough to give sufficient water
supply for all needs.
While the INDEPENDENT is anxious
to assist and encourage all efforts TO
give our city a sufficient water supply,
yet we are In favor of doing the thing
right when an effort is to be made to
give our citizenl a quantity of water
that is very much needed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12
ABOUT THE PAVING QUESTION.
NeighbOring Towns are Watching to See
What Plymouth Will DO.

We take the following, relative to the
street paving question now being con
sidered in this city, and to public i'm
provement, from the Rochester Daily
"Plymouth has never been recognized
as an up-tO-date town and never will be
until the men of means who rent store
rooms consent to public improvements.
The business streets of Plymouth are
narrow and constantly in an unsightly
condition. The city council recently
voted to have certain portions of the
streets paved with vitrified brick, but
the men who own the store rooms, who
would be required to pay their respect
i've shares of the expense, demonstrated
and the council has not the nerve to &C.
cOmplish the work in the face of OppO-
sition. And then, to add insult to in
jury, the Plymouth Democrat stands in
with the kickers. But it was always
thuS-the men who are accumulating
the most wealth by reason of the growth
and commercial interests of a town are
the very ones who oppose each and every
improvement that will add a dollar to
their expenses. There are several prop
erty owners in Rochester whose pros
porous financial condition is solely the
result Of the growth of Rochester, and
yet they are constantly on the alert to
dominate every public improvement. 1t
is common saying that all the dilapi-
dated sidewalks belong to rich men,"
1t is too bad that the Rochester Re-
publican is not better informed. There
is probably not another city in Indiana
that has broader, cleaner or more beau
tiful streets than are the streets of Ply
mouth. Our streets are so broad, SO
clean and so well kept that they attract
the attention of and call forth the most
favorable comments from visitors from
all parts of the county.It is a fact, how
ever, that Plymouth, like most other
cities, is often retarded in progressive
action by those who seem best able to
encourage and carry on public improve
ments. There are people in nearly every
community who do not realize 5hat a
man can not keep dollar in his pocket
and make it productive dollar at the
same time. Hence. there are men in
nearly all localities who, failing in
public spirit, and failing also in the true
logic of municipal affairs as it applies
to individual interests. do not move as
the spirit of the times demands. 1t is
not improbable that there are some such
men in Plymouth. But even those who
have been lacking in a proper interest
of city affairs are waking up and be
coming alive to the necessities of the
hour.
Whether we are to have brick paving
or not is question. 1t has not yet ap-
peared that 'the council has not the
nerve to accomplish the work in the
face of opposition" The time during
which bids will be received will not eX-
pire until July %. Objections to the
proposed improvement may also be
made Until July %. The matter is
therefore still under consideration and
until final action has been taken we
must accord to the council the earnest
desire and the Conscientious effort to dc
what it honestly believes will ultimate
ly prove for the city's best interests.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12
Altar Guild Social.

Thc Altar guild of st. Thomas Epis
cops church will give a lawn social
this evening at the residences of Mrs.
z. M. Tanner, on South Michigan street.
Ice cream and cake will be served and
music will be provided by the Mandolin
orchestra. The money realized will be
applied to church purposes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12

We desire to impress upon the minds
of our readers that we now have tele-
phone service in the INDEPENDENT Of
flee, and il you have local or personal,
ring us up and give us that benefit.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12
Notice.
E. F. B.

All the accounts that have not been
settled, are now left with Harley A.
Logan for settlement, and all notes at
First National Bank.
Sw RAYMOND & TALBOT.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-12

Mr. Gallagher was granted permis-
sion to move building from Walnut
street.
Az amended rule to No. 3, of the
water rates, was made to the effect that,
"where more than one stream is used
from the same tap at the same time
additional rates should be charged
Messrs. Cressner and Everly asked
permission to put in private S-inch
sewer, to run on Washington street
east and on Center north. The request
was granted.
Councilman Tibbitt moved that the
Chief of the Fire Department be in
structed to make a report regarding
the fire alarm boxes that had been
placed in different parts of the city for
that purpose.
y committee was appointed to as
certain the condition of the public wells
and to proceed to sink wells until
sufficient water supply is obtained. The
committee is instructed to bore to a
diameter of eight, ten or twelve inches
as may be decided best. Superintendent
Underwood is now in correspondence
with number of well drivers.
Council adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-17
Maine Division, L. A. v, i


At meeting of the officers of the
Maine Division, L. A. W., held at the
Portland Athletic Club house last eve
ming, it was voted to hold the spring meet
of the division at Augusta. The board
voted unanimously.sssto submit to the di-
vision an amendment to the constitution
changing the date of the spring meet
from Memorial day to the second Satur-
day in June.
Secretary Treasurer Richardson was
elected to represent the board at the Ma
tional Assembly, which will be held in
Baltimore in February.
Ex-Chief Consul Marrett was elected as
delegate TO the assembly,
Chief Consul Charles S. Hiohborn of
Augusta announced his policy as being
that of vigorous campaign in favor
of good roads, and thinks that the out
look is very bright for success next year.
Sixteen prominent league workers en-
joyed one of Steward Rideout's best din
ners-it would have been called ban
Quet at hotel
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-17
BRIEF JoTTINGs.

| Yesterday was another fine day.
Two more stained glass windows have
been placed in the Park street Presby-
terrain church.
I Lieutenant Locke has resigned from
Company C, NJ. S. N. G. and Quarter
master Wood elected to I'LL the vacancy
Quartermaster' Sergeant Pease has been
promoted to quartermaster. and Private
A. 6. Donham to quartermaster SER
geant.
The conservation of the new organ at
ST. Luke's Cathedral will take place next
Thursday evening at T. 40 o'clock. There
will also be a choral service ana organ
recital.
The executive committee Of the Maine
Y. M. G. A. has decided to employ MIR.
W. Fl. Miller of the International commit
tee for four months, providing the inter-
national committee will sanction his en-
ployment. If the arrangements as pro-
posed are carried out Mr.. Miller will be
in Maine during the months of February
March, April and October, '96
/. Cowageseo Tribe, ]. O. r. M. will
confer the Hunters and Warriors degree
this evening.
W. L. Wilson & Co., in their announce
ment this morning, Offer variety of
1000 articles from which to select your
Christmas groceries.
A big snow pillow for the Bangor &
Aroostook railroad passed through the
city last night. 4
Tomorrow evening the ladies of tn
Woodfords Congregational church will
open thoir Christmas sale in the social
| rooms of the church, where a great variety
| of fancy and useful articles will be on
sale.
The Wednesday morning meeting of the
a. 3. G. Klass of Woodfords, will be
deferred until January l, 1896 at 10
| o'clock
The usual Gospel meeting willsbe held
at the Mission this evening at, 7.3O
stereopticon views. All are invited.
GAN the schools are now in session ex-
cept Chestnut street, and that will open
on the Monday following the Christm as
vacation.
The fraternity club was entertained
last night by Hon. Geo. f. Talbot. A
piper vas read by P J. Larrabee, Esq.
Rev. NJ, Paul of Lewiston, baptized
three persons by immersion in Little
Lowell $ Cove, Orr's Island, Sunday.
seven other candidates for baptism de-
cided to postpone it until next Sunday.
Shepley Camp. S. of v, has extended
an Invitation to Col. Choate, captain of
the Maine division and staff, to attend
the installation of officers Tuesday eve
ming, January Z. The ladies' auxiliary
has also been invited to attend.
The Hebrews of the city are observing
the feast of Light and truth, an eight
day feast which began last Tuesday.
On Saturday the Portland base ball as
ISOLATION received special notification
from President Murnane that the annual
meeting of the New England League
will be held in Boston, January IS The
local directors will at once meet and Sc
lect delegate to represent the Portland
interests atsthe league meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-17
Silk Department.

Some exceedingly handsome effects
in Art Silks, so inches wide, for
so cents yard. Down Pillows, IS inch,
50 cents. 20 inch roc. Toilet Sets in
plain Muslin, Dotted Swiss, Crinkled
Muslin, and Irish Point, some trimmed
with ruffles and some with ruff1es and
ribbon. Irish Point Pillow Shams. and
Toilet Set to match. especially pretty.
Look over our line Of new Umbrellas,
selected especially for the Holiday trade.
There is no time of the year when money
is more freely spent than now. There
has never been Holiday season when a
dollar bought SO much as this, espeo-
tally HERE. More selling space. greater
facilities, and increased efforts, should
give us the GREATEST HOLIDAY
SEASON we have yet known.
For Father, Brother, Son or Uncle,
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-17
BOOKS---the Latest Out.

For the Little Ones, for the
Boys and Girls and for Men and
Women, Christmas Cards. Booklets and
Calendars, a,large assortment of these,
all new this season. Prices from cts.
to 49, 90 each.
STORY OF THE BIBLE-Nicely
bound, very appropriate present for the
children.
BIBLES-Limp binding, large type.
self pronouncing, gilt edges, in two quail
ties, So. so and 1886
JEWELRY-Fingsr Rings. Brooches
and Stick Pins, Sterling Silver Key
Rings, Pen Extractors, Cigar Cutters,
Umbrella Marks, Silver and pearl Paper
Cutters, and Book Marks, Sterling Sill
YER O'Clock Tea Spoons.
SPECIAL-CUT GLASS INDIVIDU-
AL SALTS WITH STERLING SILVER
SPOON, 25 cts. set, Silver Plated
spoons, Knives, Forks, Napkin Rings,
Bon Bons, Toothpick Holders, Belt Buck
les, Jewel Cases, Children's Sets, Knife,
Fork and Spoon, Pin Trays, Jewel Trays,
etc., etc.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-17
The Boys Were in Danger of Freezing.


Saturday afternoon, Harry Smith, Leon
Smith and Arthur Douglass were skat-
ing on the Stroudwater river AT about
6 O'Clock. when some distance from the
village they came upon small group of
boys about two figures lying upon the
ice. They proved to be boys aged Is and
10 years old. They were dead drunk.
The three men tried to get the boys on
their feet, but found them. so stupidity
drunk and cold that they could not
walk. They carried the boys two miles
and a half to house in Stroudwater
village, where they were wrapped in hot
cloths, given hot drinks and baths until
they partially regained consciousness.
Had not the thee Portland young men
arrived on the scene it is possible that the
boys would have frozen to death on the
ice. The lads We're brought iItto this city
to their parents who reside here, but they
could not tell their rescueEs how they
came to get in such condition or where
they got the liquor.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-17
Chalk Illustrations,

Miss Eliza H. Morton, author OF "a
Series Of Biographies " Geographical
Spice" "Lessons on the Continent. "
ect.,. has just published a manual for
teachers TO accompany every series of
biographies which she calls "Chalk
Illustrations for Geography Glasses. %
The purpose of the book is to enable the
teacher to illustrate the geography lesson
by chalk Illustrations on the black board.
and in furtheranoe of this purpose, the
DOCK contains great variety of illustra-
tions Of scenes and objects which one
comes across in the study of geography.
tn at may be reproduced upon the black
board. Accompanying each illustration
are instructions as to the best method OF
reproducing it ON the blackboard. The
idea Of Miss Morton's book is novel. and
good many of the illustrations are GER
tainly unique. The book may be hac al
any book store.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-17
SENATOR WHITE SHIRTS.


The Bonanza. Forest City, or Portland
Pride, useful2 Surely. Warranted perfect
fitting. Kid Gloves, Muff1ers, choice styles
in Neckwear. Scarf Pins, Sleeve Buttons,
Sterling Silver coat marke RS, Bag Tags.
Cigar Cutters and Key Rings, Pocket
Books, Paper Knives, Leather cases con-
tanning Comb, Brush and Tooth Brush,
Linen Hnndkerchiefs, Silk Handker-
chiefs, &C., &c.
For Mother, Sister, Aunt or Cousin:
Kid Gloves, the newest styles, the low
est prices; Handkerchiefs,> all kinds.
plain, embroidered and initial, in Cam
brio, Swiss and Irish Linen, better values
that ever before offered; Handkerchief
and Glove Boxes, Picture Frames. lie vel
Cases, Stationary Sets in silver and
pearl, Manicure Sets, Work Baskets,
Rings, Brooches, Stick Pins, Sterling
Silver After Dinner Coffee Spoons, Sou
venir Spoons, Book Marks, Fine China
Vases, Tea Sets, Jardinieres, Lamps,
Plates. Tile, Calender, Tin Tray, &C.,
&c. You should see this line of goods.
wear, Moreen and Silk Skirts,
Pictures, Silk Mittens--an elegant
line, Ladies' Liberty Silk Soarfs,
Ladies' Silk Scarfs with open work ends
very handsome, and hundreds of other
things, which are just as useful and at
tractive.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-17
CENTER COUNTER.

CELLULOID GOODS - Brushes,
Combs, Trays, Puff Boxes, Soap Boxes,
Toothbrush Cylinders, Mirrors, Glove
Members Manicure Articles, in sets or
separate, Salad Spoon and Fork, Paper
Knives, Letter Openers, Tooth Brushes,
Nail Brushes, Baby Hair Brushes, Nail
Polishers and Trays, and sets of Brush,
Comb, Tray and Mirror.
ALUMINIUM SETS-Comb, Brush and
Tray, gentlemen set, Two Brushes and
Tray, sand, Mirrors. Plain styles,
also engraved in dainty esigns
Very desirable for gifts.
A PERU MES by the ounce or bottle,
in the finest makes
Toilet Waters, Smelling Salts. Soaps.
Orders taken for Engraved Cards. SO
Engraved visiting cards and Plate for
CSC.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-17
EVERETT ToWLE IN CHICAGO.
He Has Re-Enlisted in the United States
Army.

For some weeks Kezar Falls has been
agitated over the absence of Everett
Towle of that village who was a private
in the U. S. artillery, stationed at Fort
Preble and whose term of service expired
about five weeks ago, when he was paid
about $500. 1t appears from state
ment of one of the sergeants of Towle's
old company at the fort that Towle went
from Portland to Chicago, and is all
right. and has re-enlisted in the army at
that city.