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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
THAT MUSIC BOX.
Large Number of People After 1t. But
ofCour>e Only One Person Got II.

Large Number of People After 1t. But
ofCourse Only One Person Got It,
Wednesday evening, as announced,
the fine music box at the Peoples drug
store changed ownership. The draw
ing took place at the opera house last
evening, and quite large number
were present to see if by some unforeseen
streaks of luck, lightning would not
strike them.
After arriving at the hall a commit
tee was chosen, Mr.. Snow, travelling
man, and Ed Baxter, to see that the i'm
pOrtant business was conducted proper
ly. TObe Hall was the boy chosen to
draw the tickets from the receptacle.
When the tickets were placed
in the barrel it was found that 1885
tickets had been given out.
AS soon as the work commenced,
those who had tickets began tocalculate
how many chances they had in secur-
ing the coveted prize. Drs. Knott, Niets
and IIoltzendorff, considered them
selves in the front rank, as their COM
bined number of tickets was over 1,000.
But such is life in the "Wooley West"
When the last ticket was drawn out
and 1913 was announced, everybody be-
gan to look over their numbers, and
there is not particle of doubt, cOnsid-
erable hard thinking was being done
for few minutes, and blankety-
blank expression swept over the crowd
in short time. Who ever holds the
lucky number was not present,
and as one disappointed individual put
1t: "Some gol-darned farmer who has
bought bottle of Hoods" has got that
number" seemed to be the universal
conclusion.
OF course some reader of THE INDE
PENDENT has been the lucky person,
and when they see that 1918 is the lucky
number, through the columns of the
only first-class local paper in the county
they will come in and get their excellent
instrument.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
Church Items.

The Sunday school at the Presbyter-
ian church commences promptly at II.
Appropriate Easter services in the
primary department and also in the
main school. The lesson is an Easter
lesson. Everyone heartily welcomed.
The Woman'sHome and Foreign Mis-
sionary society Of the LOgansport Pres
bytery will meet in the Presbyterian
church, this city, on Tuesday and
Wednesday, April Z and 8, 1896. The
Irst session opens at = p. m. on Tues
day. The public is invited to all the
exercises. Mrs. ID. B. Wells, of Ft.
Wayne, well known to many of our
people, will give the address on Tues
day evening and Mrs. Swift, of Pitts
burg, on "Wednesday evening.
SAINT Thomas CHURCH. This,
Easter eve, is the last day of Lent. Ser
vices at 10 a. m, and 2:30 p. m. The
afternoon is the chlldren's time in the
church, an annual day for the ministra-
ton of Holy baptism. Come and see
new recruits enlisted into the army of
church militant, under the banner of
Christ. Choir reheasal at evening
Bring flowers Saturday for the Easter
dav decorations.
lJNDAY-SCHOoL CONVENTION CAL
ENDAR.-Walnut township, Bethel,
Friday, April 10; Tippecanoe township,
Summit chapel, Saturday, April IL;
North township, Brethren church
Thursday, April IL; German township,
Bremen, Wednesday, April %; Union
township, Burr Oak, Saturday, April
%; West township, Donaldson. Thurs
day, April 30; Polk township, Barber
church, Saturday, May %.
L. B. CHURCH.-Rev. w. w. Jones,
of Chicago, ILL.,, will preach on the fol-
lowing dates:
Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p. m.-"Hom
for All and How to Get Them Don't
fail to hear this.
Sunday, April5, 1920 a. m.-John 1855:
81 Am the Vine and Ie Are the
Branches.
Sunday, April D, 7:30 p. m.-"Clean
Things Acts 1918: "What God has
cleansed that call not thou common"
Monday, April 6, 7:30 p. m.-James
3:S: "The Tongue Can No Man
Tame
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
4 Sad Tale.

Here is terrible state of affairs. Ali
our young ladies who have purchased
their spring hats, which we must ac-
knowledge are lovely, are. according to
those horrible weather prophets DOOM
ed to disappointment. We are sorry
for them, and the disappointment will
be more keenly felt by those, who dur
ing the past few days, have, after going
to their rooms with the intention of re-
firing for the night, sneaked out that
delightful piece of lOveliness and parad
ed before their mirror. But it can't be
helped. Sunday is reported as down on
the bills for blasting, snowy day. The
only hope is, that those fellows will miss
their guess.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
About Cancers.

DIR. Roy in speaking about the curing
of cancers, or as it is called by medical
men, sarcoma and carcinoma, that it is
said by some physicians that it can be
cured within ten to twelve days. The
Doctor says such cure can not be pos
sible unless the knife is used. He cites
as his authorities the Royal Collage of
Surgeons, Guys Hospital, st. Barthol
omew's Hospital, st. George and St
Thomas Hospitals. The doctor is quite
an enthusiast over cancer growth, and
has beyond doubt made success Sc
far He claims 1t takes from thirty tc
forty days to remove them.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
MILLINERY BLOWOUT"
where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid -
why, to the Spring Openings
of Course" She said.


Notwithstanding the fact that the
weather was anything but spring-like
the spring openings at the "NOgue" and
Mrs. ID. f.. MOOre'S were well attended
and when our reporter reached there at
the dull noon hour the mingling eX-
clamatiOnS of "Ohs" and "AhS" from
enthusiastic, feminine admirers were
still echolng down the corridors of
thyme, smilax, violets, ribbons and hats.
All the cOlors of the rain bow are
strewn about in dazzling and delightful
confusion.
One of the windows of the Vogue
contains some bewildering creations
for dimpled mesdemOiselles to wear up
on their proud little heads; while in the
other hangs an old brown sun-hat filled
to overflowing with flowers which look
ed as if they were fresh from nature,
and the dew still upon them. The en-
tire effect on the inside was eminently
artistic.
At Mrs. ID. +. MOOres one of the win
dows is filled with beautiful "pattern
hats be-ribboned and be-ilowered- fine
enough for the most fastidious. In the
other window very pretty effect is
brought out with mirror and white
arch covered with flowers. In the in
Jerior we find hats of all sizes, colOrs
and to suit all ages, which the elite of
Plymouth will soon be wearing.
The time spent in these places of
business is one of unalloyed pleasure
and we think the ladies of Plymouth
cannot afford to miss seeing these dis
plays. Visitors and customers always
meetwith courteous and friendly re-
ceptions.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
He w as Fooled.

Harvey Vanscoik was the victim of
an April fool joke Wednesday. lie re-
ceived telephone to hitch up his best
outfit and drive to the Vandalia store
to get salesman, who wanted to make
country drive. Van, prompt as usual,
hastened with all dispatch to the store
only to receive a good laugh from the
by-standers, who apprised him of the
fact that it was only the first day of
April, and they were sorry that he did
not think before acting. Van of course
took it in good humor and save slight
BLUSH tint in the atmosphere, it was
considered good joke.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
Increased Output.

The demand for the new reversible
wood handle bar recently introduced
by the Novelty manufacturing COM
pany is so great at present that the
working force has been greatly en-
larged. The machine shop has been
for some time and is now running day
and night to keep up the supply of
metal parts. This is sure proof that
"what is made up by the plymouth
company is all right" Two thousand
pairs per day is the advertised output.
The company is now In position to
turn out about 5000 rims and 1000 sets
of chain and dress guards daily in addi-
tion to its new enterprise.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
Reduced Rates to Hot Springs, Ark

The Vandalia Line has on sale excur-
sion tickets, good ninety days, to the Fa-
nous Hot Springs af Arkansas, at very
low aates.
Hot Springs is the only health resort
Jwned, indorsed and conducted ty the
United States Government. Climate
like that of Italy. This is the best sea
son to go. Over 800 hotels and board
ing houses at rates TO suit all visitors
The hot waters have for fifty years been
found unexceled for the cure of rhu
matism, blood and skin diseases, female
complaints, troubles of the stomach
liver and kidneys, insomnia, nervous
prostratlon, etc.
For illustrated pamphlets and full in
formation call on nearest Vandalia Line
Ticket Agent. or address.
+. A. FORD,
Genl. Passenger Agent,
ST. LOUIS, Mo.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
Woodneno of the World.

Wednesday night at X. of Z. hall Ply
mouth camp of Woodmen of the World
was organized and the following ofli-
GERS were elected: Consul commander,
&. j. Eich; advisor lieutenant, JOS.
Glass; banker, o. f. Ketcham; clerk, c..
w. Vinall; physician, n. Ii. Aspinall;
escort, Peter Zumbaugh; sentry, G.. A.
Rightly; watchman, III. V. Clark.
There was an installation OF officers
and regular initiation, Messrs. Moore
and Porter, state deputies, were present
to assist Mr.. lIegeman the deputyin or
ganizlng. The charter remains open
and Mr.. Hegeman remaines in the field.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
\ Massive Canine Kills "a Small Dog.

A dog-fght is an event seldom chron-
icled by a daily newspaper, but in some
instances, we think, they are justifable
About o'clock a. m. yesterday the peO.
pie in the neighborhood of Peter Kruger
could easily judge, by the unearthly
yelps poodle dog can make when
in the jaws of a vicious bull dog, that a
genuine dog fight was on. Pete Kruyer's
dog, "PoOdle," was lying just inside the
fence, presumably asleep, which was a
very unusual thing for him to do, as he
was generally barking, being of the
loud barking, harmless sort, when }.
w. 5. Clark's bull dog came along
Clark's dog had bad blood in his eye for
some time and seeing this glorious op-
pOrtunity to wreak his wrath, pounced
upon his sleeping victim and reduced
him to a lifeless mass before the by
ISLANDERS could render any assistance to
the little fellow. Blows were shower
ed upon the head of the conqueror but
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
Township Call.

The republicans of West township
and all others that believe the princi-
pies of that party to be the best adapted
to the present welfare of the people of
our states, are requested to meet at the
West school house, April IL 1896, at
o'clock p. m. for the purpose of electing
delegates to the congressional, senator
ial and judicial conventions.
5. Il. BERGENER,
Chairman.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
EASTER MILLINERY.
The season Brings Royal Display of
Ladies' uead-Gear.

The season Brings Royal Display of
Ladies' uead-Gear.
From Wednesdays Daily.
All sorts OF pretty colors, exquisite
new shapes, delicate tints and shades in
ribbons and flowers and pretty new con-
ceitS in modes and fabrics are out for
favor this year. The use of feathers
has been largely discounted by Persian
and other ribbons and such a wealth of
flowers is shown as no former season has
ever known. Plymouth milliners will
formally open the spring season tomor-
row.
Mrs. ID. f.. Moore will eclipse all
former efforts made in the display of
seasonable millinery, not only in extent,
but In styles and general arrangement
for the seasons opening, which will
begin tomorrow and continue two
days.
The Vogue under the personal man
agement of Nine. Francisco will be a
cynOsure for its full share of bright,
expectant feminine eyes and undoubt-
edly has in store for visitors delight.
full surprise. In fact, it is the opinion
of TIE INDEPENDENT reporter that
the ladies are going to be much more
than ordinarily pleased with the wealth
of variety and real artistic beauty that
Is afforded the by the milliners of this
city this year. Among the pattern
hats will be shown products of Partisan
taste and beauty and the best products
of American fashion centers will also
be exhibited. The Vogue Easter dis
play Will begin tomorrow morning and
last three days Dial's opening occurred
Monday. lie is showing a beautiful
stock and reports business already
brisk.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
Company ID. No More

For the past few days Capt. Wise, of
the former militia company ID, of the
3rd Indiana regiment, of this place has
been packing the equipments of the
disbanded company, prior to shipping
them to indianapolis. The boys con-
nected with the company have been
notified to turn in their uniforms or
other material belonging to the state.
Capt. Wise feels badly over the dis
banding of the company, and there is
no doubt if he could have continued
with 1t, different state of affairs would
have prevailed.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
A HOLD-UP.
An Exciting Time Over at Bremen This
Morning.

An Exciting Time Over at Bremen This
Morning.
There was hold-up and robbery on
the west bound train on the B X ..
early Wednesday, and there would
probably have been a genuine train
robbery to chronicle had the gang not
been captured at Bremen. The par
ticulars, as near as can he learned, are
aoout as follows:
Five hobOs, heavily armed, boarded
the train at Garrett, as it is believed,
with the intention of "holding the train
up between Bremen and Walkerton.
Just after leaving Garrett passenger
stepped out of the sleeper onto the
platform, anu ere he was aware of the
danger he was ia revolver was thrust
in his face and he was ordered to throw
up his hands. They then proceeded to
Systematically rob him, taking his
money, watch and overcoat, and then
threw him off the train.
Fortunately he was not seriously hurt
although he laid stunned for some
time. lie succeeded in making his
way back to Garrett, three miles, and
Bremen was notified and several of the
citizens were enlisted To capture the
robbers.
When the train pulled into Bremen
the thugs, not dreaming that they were
discovered, stepped from the train,
three on one side and two on the other.
Before they realized their predlcament
they were pounced upon by the officers.
Nothing daunted, they pulled their re-
volvers and commenced shooting. There
were about twenty shots fired and when
the smoke had cleared away it was
found that one of the gang had bullet
through his hand and another through
his stomach; one of the others was
slightly wounded, and third who made
his escape left trail of blood, which
is being followed this morning and no
doubt will soon lead to his arrest.
hAOO VI wiz 6o'iS eAC NJ" NchhhSNs
in the calaboOse at Bremen and will be
taken back to Garrett, DeKalb county
The fellow who was shot in the stom-
ach, il is thought, will die, as it is a
vital spot.
The affair created quite an excite
ment in Bremen and it is the one topic
of conversation today. 1t is considered
as especially fortunate that the gang
was discovered and captured, as there
seems to be no doubt that their Inten-
tions were to hold up the train. The
toughs being between the express Car
and the sleeper gave the probability OF
such an occurrence great deal OF
color. Between Bremen and Wake.
ton there is large strip of laarsh land
and it would have been an easy matter
for them to enter the cars, rob the pas
sengers, stop the train and make their
escape.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
The Rattling of stones.

Dick Wilson, as he is called by the
boys lives about four miles southeast of
the town, and near neighbor known
as Samuels. For some time past Mr..
Samuels has been attending court in
town, and as he was compelled get to
town little early, he thought it an ex-
cellent policy to wake Dick up every
morning as he passed by the house.
To do this he utilized very ingenious
method by taking rocks and throwing
upon the roof, making an unearthly
clatter. The desired effect was ac-
c0mplished, and Wilson would be rout-
ed out. But Dick was thinking deep,
and last Monday night after attending
Salvation army meeting, he concluded
that the time for sweet revenge had
arrived.
When he arrived at the Samuels
residence, he searched the ditch by the
side of the road until he succeeded in
getting the rightly proportioned stone
with barnacles on all sides, then eau
tiously approaching the house he laun.
ched the rock for the roof. Here Is
where he showed his ability to judge
distances, for instead of gathering over
the roof as contemplated it sailed
through the window with a crash that
woke the entire neighborhood. 1t
would be impossible to chronicle the
feelings of Dick Wilson as he sheepish
ly stole home, while Samuels, clad in
his nightly robe and with his shot gun
in hand and pair of new plow shoes
on his feet, tried to discover the fellow
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04

Ever since the escape of Charles
Henry on the evening of Friday, Febru-
ary ., Sheriff Smith has used every
device imaginable To once more place
his prisoner behind the bars. 1t will be
remembered how the sister and sup
posed sweetheart of Henry paid him a
visit at that time and when the cell
was afterward visited he had made his
escape. y few days ago Sheriff Smith
received word that the man had been
located at Joliet. lie had secured en-
ployment on a farm about miles from
town and was going under the name OF
"Rowell."
Wednesday night the sheriff went to
Joliet and brought Henry back to
Plymouth, arriving on the 5:45 train
last evening. Henry seems TO enjoy
his position hugely and tells the boys at
the jail how he succeeded in out whiting
the old man. He says he had the dress
in the cell some days previous to max
ing his escape, but this is thought i'm
probable by some. lie claims that when
the women entered the cell they assist
ed him in shaving, then he dressed up
and had his face powdered nicely and
when the door was opened the hall
way being quite dark he slipped out
very easily.
The sheriff feels very much relieved
in getting his prisoner back, and there
is little doubt that the female friends of
sly Charles viii receive a cold shoul-
der.
Henry has been held on charge of
petty larceny, but is being held prin-
cipally as a witness against the Don
aldson gang. who are to be tried during
this term of court.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
COMING! COMING.
Hear Him! Hear Him.

Rev. w. w. Jones, of Chicago will
deliver his four great lectures in Walk
erton from April 9th to 18th inclusive.
The first will be in the hall on the
free silver question and free for all.
The others will be i'm the u. B. church
and lOc admission at the door. Subject,
His travels through the Holy Land.
Children under 10 years free. We trust
that the public will avail themselves of
this opportunity to hear this eminent
lecturer and scholar. The proceeds go
for church expenses and kept at home.
j. w. RILEY.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04

Kloepfer's spring opening will take
place Monday with the most complete
stock of seasonable goods ever shown
in that store, which means great deal.
shoppers and the public generally re
alize this and there Is no doubt that the
store Will be thronged as il has not
been in some time before. Next week
will see the spring season fully opened.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
Effect of TrainIng.

illustrating the minds training. a
Southern paper tells Of a little girl.
years old, wfO happened to be sliding
on the ice. when she suddenly fell heav-
lily and was evidently badly hurt. At
the sound of her sObs a friend rushed
to her assistance and caught her in
her arms. You poor little thing. and
how did you fall?" The mite raised
her head and replied between her sobs
VERTICALLY" So much for kindergar-
ten training.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
An Unkind Suggestion.

The Kansas Journal quotes the fol
lowing from the Pacific Record: If
by tapping horse filled with diphtheria
bacilli can be obtained cure for that
disease, why shouldn't we tap an old
Kentucky colonel and get a toXine that
will knock the gold cure out of sight?
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04

who fired dynamite boom through his
window. The end of the affair occur
red Tuesday morning when Wilson APP
preached Samuels and desired TO pay
for the window, acknowledging the
crime and paying for the broken glass.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
Another Wreck.

A north-bound freight on the l.. +.
Tlosa Thursday and caused quite a
serious wreck. There were three boys
who live at that place badly, and it Is
thought seriously, hurt They are Arthur
McNeally, Claude Emerson and Guy
Smith The boys had jumped onto the
train and were caught before they
could jump off. The rth-bound train
was delayed about ono hour.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
nlnOrtaut Case
From Wednesdays Daily.

FrOm wednesday Daily.
Today the case between the New
York Chicago Il st. Louis II. II. and
the Hamlet Hay Co., is commenced at
the court house. This case was tried at
Valparaiso, but change of venue was
taken to this county. A number of
witnesses are in town today. This suit
is brought about by the railroad grade
causing the back water to overflow the
hay land
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04

time this dog has showed signs OF
vicious disposition, and we think that
his owner should keep him chained, for
il is danoererOus TO allow freedom to
one of his kind
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04

a young man about twenty years of
age, and whose name we could not learn,
was killed Tuesday by the freight
following No. s. about four miles west
of Valparaiso, at LOuk's crossing. Ii
is thought that he was stealing a ride
and in some way slipped and fell under
the train. He was not found until
about o'clock in the evening.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
DreN. the Music Box.

The lucky number, 1913, that drew
the music box at The Peoples Drug
store, was held by Mrs. III. CRUDE, of
Twin Lakes.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04
Is FINALLY CAUGHT.
THE " DRESS ARTIST" CAUGHT
AT JOLIET. ILLINOIS.

Charles Henry, Who Escaped from the
Jail some Time Ago in Female Attire.
l. Once More i'm Limbo
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-04

Bert Clough, of Surry, Me-, return
ing home in the cleaning after an
unsuccessful days hunt, saw buck
and doe. He fired. killing the buck.
In the morning he started on the trail
of the doe and had gone but few
rods when he found her dead. One
bullet had killed both buck and doe.
For Inflammation of the stomach or
bowels, and for hemorrhage, Brazilian
Balm Is sovereign remedy.
For sale at the Peoples Drugstore.