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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
walter OsIer out Again.

Walter Osler, the fake wrestler and
al-round swinder, was released this
noon from the northern prison and
was taken back To plymouth this after
noon by Sheriff Smith Oser was
sent up to the northern prison for a
term of two years for stealing an over
coat at Plymouth During his incar-
ceration his wife secured divorce from
him at South Bend. Osler is well known
in Michigan City, having resided here a
number of years. and while resident
of this city was mixed up in number
of escapades. Michigan City Dispatch
February 26.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
From Georgia.

\ letter received from {. T.. Group.
who short time ago went to Fitzgerald,
Ga. is full Of interesting news of that
section of the country. 1t seems, ac.
cording to {. f.. a little difficult To fall
In line with the natives after sojourn
for So many years in Iloosierdom. The
natives in that section are called
Crackers and although they can tell
notherner several blocks away they
designate them as "I anks.'
Fitzgerald is town of some
5000 population now, and out few
months ago was without any repre-
sentatiOn as town. The weather is
exceedingly fine, and Group says he is
satisfied with the change.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04

ested in the case were Informed that
the head of the unfortunate girl had
been found, but this rumOr was discOv-
cred later to be only "joke" perpe
trated by some funny students who had
taken a skull from the dissecting room
of medical college. Il. ii. Clay, of
Wayne county, Ohio. attorney for Jack
son and Walling, now sets the public
tongue to wagging by stating that
Pear. Bryan Is not dead and that
when the proper time comes he will
produce her and unravel the mystery of
her disappearance.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
4 Woman in II.

Not satisfied with the exhibition
made of themselves at the opera house
Thursday night two OF the "stars
connected with the Howorth aggrega-
ton got into little alteration at the
Windsor hotel Friday morning. n
lively tilt was experienced for short
time. The cause of this little unpleas-
antness is said TO have originated
through one of the male members of
the company having date with some
girl in Plymouth, and the other fellow
beat his time and took the field.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04

Bourbon Mirror:-The startling an
nouncement was made about the noon
hour yesterday that Mr.. Jacob Rlvar,
an aged and highly respected farmer
residing about fonr miles west of this
place, had suddenly expired. Mr.. Rivar,
1t is said, had not been i'll good health
for a few days, but had been able to be
out doors short time before he died,
that on coming into the house no had
laid down and when one of the family
went to give him his medicine found
that his life was extinct.
We mad known Mr.. Rivar for a num-
ber of years. He was stralghtfor-
ward in all his dealings and a quiet,
peaceable citizen. We have no further
information in regard to the sad event,
nor the date of burial.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04

Lib Cross, who was connected with
Saturday nights trouble, says the fight
was caused by Greenburg striking him
without provocation: that he was on
his way home when he met the big
fighter, who hit him. lie says he does
not desire to bear the blame for the
misdemeanors of his brother, whose
reputation as "scrapper" has been
placed on his shoulders.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
ANOTHER SCRAP"
n Grear Comnsotion Caused by Too Much
Liquor and "a Desire To Fight.

For some time it seems there has
been bad blood between two parties in
Plymouth, and on several occasions the
peace OF our community has been dis
turbed 10y bloody and noisy brawls.
Saturday night it seems these two
factions We're making the rounds, the
principle actors being Fred Greenburg
on one side, and Lib Cross and Will
Schroeder on the other. The row &C.
tually commenced on Laporte street,
where it is is said Greenburg gently
tapped Cross on the nose. The final
scene occurred in the alley back of Bar
ney Ocker's saloon, where an attack
upon Greenburg was made by Cross
and Schroeder who it is said used brick
bats and stones, and no doubt would
have committed murder if not separated.
1t is said that no effort was made to
separate them until Ira Lower appeared
upon the scene, and his efforts did not
prove effective until he secured revol-
yer. Then he arrested Cross and SchO-
der and put them in jail.
They were arranged on charge of
assault and battery with intent to kill,
but the latter clause in the accusation
has been striken out SO as to give Green
burg an opportunity To prosecute them
when he is able TO get out. 1t is said
that he is very badly injured, and for
while it was thought internally. The
trial is set for the 10th
THE INDEPENDENT does not desire
IL speal, harshly of any officer iD this
city, but if the reports are true, night
watchman Bennett, was present when
the fight was IN progress and did not
offer to interfere until Lower came up.
While we have the greatest respect for
Mr.. Bennett, and believe him an excel
lent man i'll every respect. yet we do
not believe he is the man for the posi-
tion he now occupies. Mr.. Bennett is a
man who does not grapple with that
kind of characters, and we believe our
council should put man in the posi-
ton of night watchman who will handle
this tough element without gloves.
The reputation established by Cross
and SHREDDER need not be mentioned by
THE INDEPENDENT, for they are too
well known and for the benefit of all
law abiding citizens they should receive
the full benefit of the law
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04

ne had read the letter he was
confident he knew where the stolen
property was, and inside of three
hours he followed the clue and recov-
cred the horse and buggy. Mr.. Meyers
informs us that the party who brought
the turnout here was a young man by
the name of Watson. and the last heard
of him he was In Denver, Colorado.
TIE party who owns the rig is on
his way here tor the property.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
The New Meat Market.

A new and clean market. Linken-
helt's meat market is headquarters for
the highest quality of fresh and smoked
meats, pure kettle-rendered leaf lard,
homemade corn beef. Fresh sausage
bologna always on hand in season.
Goods delivered to any part of the
city. Market in basement under Star
restaurant. Phone No. 1913.
+. B. Kershaw, buyer and butcher;
Jno. Weber. shopman and sausage and
bologna maker; l.. X. Linkenhelt, man
ager.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
District Meeting.

The Republican county chairmen Of
the 18th district met In John W. Parks
Office Monday and carefully scrutinized
The republican fence. Thy say they
found it in an excellent condition, and
only one or two important places need
Ell new pickets. Those present were
W. Ward, of st. Joseph county; vii
son Roose. of Elkhart; NJ. &. Reiter, of
Fulton: ii. :. Biggs, of Kosciusko. Also
Geo. Holman, District chairman from
Rochester.
The congressional convention Will he
held next June in Starke county.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
THE COUNTY SOLONS
THEY MET MONDAY AND PRO-
CEEDED TO BUSINESS.
The Republican Chairn,-n "f the Thir-
teenth District Meet and Examine
The Party Fence.

The county commissioners com
menced their work Monday and
the following is the amount of business
transacted:
The applications for the sale OF intoX-
icating liquors was the first line OF busl-
hess taken up, with the following
granted: Conra IlepIer. Bremen: VIM.
Vandewee, Burr Oak; John +. Taylor,
MarmOnt; John W. WOlford, Plymouth;
Charles \. Glingle, bourbon: Geo. l..
kanOuse, Argos.
The report regarding the poor Of
Union township was heard and accept
eel; also that of Center township.
In the matter of publishing "man-
nua,." which was petltioned by County
superintendent ) :. Fish, 1t was con
tlnued by the board.
The protest entered by NJ. y. Bland
against an allowance 20 f. VI. McCrory
for sand pit was approved by the
board.
On Tuesday an application for liquor
licence 10y VIM. Babcock of l.apaZ. was
granted.
The reports regarding the poor iii
bourbon, Tippecanoe and Green town
ship were received and approved.
Dr. {. +. iioltzendorff presented con
tract for giving medical treatment to
the poor of North township which was
accepted by the board.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
a En,,lnIipstauf

One among large number of com
pllmentS that have come unsolicited to
THE INDEPENDENT regarding the re-
port of the Farmers institute sent out
in pamphlet form, is the following,
which repays us for the additional
trouble and expense:
OAKLAND FARM.
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, Feb. p, 1876.
Editor INDEPENDENT. Plymouth
Dear Sir:-Please accept my thanks for your
kindness in sending me copy of the proceed
ings Of the Marshall county Farmers institute.
Your enterprise deserves the highest praise.
Yours truly.
VIRGINIA &. MEREDITH.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
Ankle broken.

Word was received Tuesday that
Geo. Wallace, an aged resident of this
county living six miles south of this
city, had met with a serious misfortune
by having his ankle broken at the joint
Mr.. Wallace was assisting removing
wagon box and in some way twisted
it in such manner as to produce the
result above spoken of. Dr. Knott at
tended the patient.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
Better still.

Indiana has produced another anon
ally in the shape of a woman who has
sued a man for breach of promise who
proposed to her in poetry Rochester
Republican.
That is not a circumstance. There
is a woman in Lamar, Missouri, who
sued man for breach of promise after
he was dead and buried, and it is said
she is making quite all interesting case
of it.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
NO. T..
Ia Two Years a Young Athlete I:ecome, a
PHYSICAL Wreck

Ia Two Years "a Young Athlete Eecome, "a
Physical Wreck.
We do not desire to have those who
are IN the habit of smoking cigarettes
think we are cranky upon the subject.
But we do know what We are talking
about when We condemn the use of this
subtle and slow poison. We propose to
always raise our voice against this dan
ger, and believe the proper course to
pursue is to present "living pictures" as
ii were. 1t is but short time ago since
we commenced TO call the attention of
our readers to this curse, and today we
submit No. :. Ii these warnings cause
one young man to quite the use OF Gig
arettes, We believe We have saved one
life.
Some two years ago. Geo. Cavill, of
Lansing, Michigan, then % years old, of
splendid physique and an athlete of con
siderable ability, commenced smoking
cigarettes. and in a year was smoking
between four and five boxes each day.
lie was attaekd by spells of dizziness,
but gave the warning no heed. Some
months ago he was forced to take to
his bed, from which he never arose
death occurring last week. From the
beginning of his illness he suffered in
tense agony, most of his tongue slough
ing of and the inner lining of the stom-
ache beirg almost wholly destroyed.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
A Card.

DR.. Ph. ID. Paul, tie eminent german
eye doctor of Chicago, thanks his many
patients and friends for past patronage
and favors during the last 20 years, aud
will again meet his patients (by special
appointment at the Ross house, Tues
day, March IL, Providence permitting.
Examination free. Poor treated tree
Patients admitted by tickets TO avoid
confusion.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04

Mr.. Gideon BlaiD, the advance agent
of"The Queen City Entertainers gave
a splendid specimen entertainment with
the "Grapophone" before the saturday
Club on last Saturday afternoon which
was greatly enjoyed by the members
present. The entertainers appeared
in Plymouth at the opera house Tues.
day March 3rd, under the auspices of the
Saturday Club.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
urfeM Isell.

The ringing OF the curfew bell is be-
coming quite popular in great many
cities. 1t is an excellent law, and by
the number of young boys seen on our
streets nights, swearing and smoking
cigarettes, it is about time that the
same kind of law should be put in
operation in Plymouth.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
Indiana state Board of Commerce.

We desire to return our thanks to o.
+. ketcham, secretary of the Plymouth
Business Mems Association for a copy
in pamphlet form, of the bylaws and
articles of association, pertaining to the
Indiana State Board of Commerce. In
this association Plymouth is represent
ed by e. 4. Mattingly as one of the vice
presidents, and Mayor Swindell as a
member of the council Reports from
this young body are very hattering.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
Legally I.inke,l.

AT the parsonage of the Reformed
church last Friday occurred the mar
riage of Mr.. Lewis Tanker, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Gangroff. Rev. Rothenberger
ofiiciated. Also Sunday morning at the
same place, the Reverend gentleman
pronounced the words that made Chas.
f.. Manuwal and Anna Filson man
and wife.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
Licensed To We'd.

The following have been granted Ii
censes to wed since our last report:
Geo Forsythc and Clara Smith.
Lewis liarker ann Elizabeth Ganglon.
ChaS. T.. Manuwcl and Anna Filson.
Geo. w. Alexander and Catherine T.. Briggs.
G.. Elmer McBroom aud Lima May Baxter.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
\ New .Jewlery House.

Mr.. {. a. Peabody, formerly of Col
fax, Ind, has opened up an elegant line
of jewelry in the building formerly oc-
cupied by +. Spangle, north of the pest
Office. Mr.. Peabody is a practical jew
Ter, and has come to Plymouth for the
purpose of making it his future home.
We welcome the gentleman among us.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04

On the sth Of February horse and
buggy were stolen at Columbus, Ohio,
and no trace was discovered until yes
terday. Marshal Meyers received let
ter stating the reward. and giving de-
scription Of the horse and buggy. When
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
Fake stories

Sensational reports. regarding the
murder of Pearl Bryan have, since the
first discovery of the ugly tragedy, been
thicker than flies around sugar bar
rel. Wednesday the people deeply inter
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-04
should Call Him Down.

The one-idea man of the Republican
should now call Senator Carter, the
chairman of the Republican national
committee, down for his utterances In
the senate a few days ago. IL is
awful, and unless Eddie comes to the
rescue the silver cranks will split the
party.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-30
Army Bullet. For uamc.

Something for sportsmen to consider
seriously, if they intend to get one OF
the new 80 caliber army rifles, is the
great penetration of the bullets. One OF
the bullets would kill man through a
four foot spruce tree or COW mile
and more away. No ordinary tree can
be depended on to stop one of these bull
lets, and it might easily travel half a
mile through dense woods and hit a
man far out of sight with deadly effect
Field and Stream says that the next
legislatures Of our great game states
should pass law prohibiting the use OF
O jacketed bullet because of the danger
to human beings. Another argument it
offers in favor Of such law will have
great influence on the men who do not
wish to wound without killing the
game. "This class of bullets is useless
for large game unless soft pointed, " IT
saws, .'as it rarely kills instantly, but
allows the game to die from internal
hemorrhage and in terrible agony ont
of reach"
When such a rifle is used for big
game, q bullet that mushrooms should
be employed. The mushrooming bullet
will kill anything, as 1t goes clear
through an elk, moose or deer, and the
force Of the impact would knock run
ming grizzly down.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-30
Michigan Dye Works.

The Michigan dye works, with Office
and work rooms opposite Ryan's store
Red Jacket, is the only prominent aye
house in the copper country. We clean
mems suits and overcoats, ladies dresses
silks, feathers, chenille curtains, lace
gloves, kid shoes and iurs. We can dye
wool or cotton in iorty-two OF the stand
ard colors. Repairing and alterations
neatly done and at low prices. Leave
your orders at the office or send postal
card and same will receive prompt at
tention. Remember we have no agents
a reward OF $40 will be given to anyone
that will lead to the conviction OF parties
representing themselves as our agents.
G. ORECK, Proprietor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-30

For sale House No. 1916 llecla street.
For SaIe-House No. 2l33 kaymbault, eight
rooms Enquire OF Mat Lucas, ked jacket
For aale-House No. i2'B, Yellow Jacket.
Enouire OF Joseph plautz, Jr., or company
For s.ie-For $3.50, house No. 2322. with
harm on county road, haymDaultown' En-
ouire at house or of the company.
For saIe-House No. 1872 Lake Linden av-
enue corner Railroad street. Ten rooms
Enquire OF the company
FOR saIe-House No. 1895, north OF dam.
Apply at Mine office.
FOR saIe-House No. 3lOi, swedetown.
Enquire at Joseph sotlich's store hed jacket
FOR saIe-Houte No. 1902, swedetown, In
quire at the house.
Eor psaIe-House No 3i41; six rooms and
situated In Swedetown. Apply 10 Calumet
and Hecla mining company.
For ssaIe-House No. 5000, small house
between IA. 4 O. railroad ana Osceola rosu
near the Osceola mine. Enquire AT the mouse
or the company.
FOR saIe-House No. 24l5 u street, Raym'
baultown. Apply on the premises or the COM
pany.
For Aale-House No. 423l Yellow Jacket
Apply on the premises or To the company.
FOR SaIe-House No. 2465; o street, Raym'
baultown; suitable for two families. hor In
formation enquire at the house.
For snIe-House No. 1920 Tunnel street
swedetown. Apply on the premises.
For Sale-Seven-room house; No. 3l25
Tunnel street, swedetown. Apply 10 Johr
Seppala.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-30
Tho Fimlanders'

Mutual Fire Insurance company OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
gained in 1890 according to the laws Of
the State OF Michigan. will insure proper
ty oil it's mem ers. Have paid fire losses
over %, 900 during it's existence. The
company paid back during the last year
to sixty-two OF it's members OF fve years
standing 6s per cent OF their premiums,
amounting to $500. Will pay back
curing this year on the same rate to
thirty-six members of FIVE years stand
ing 81, 447. On the first day Of this wear
the company had 344 members, $297,-
40 worth OF Tr,perty insured, and
90, 594. IL in treasury. For further par
ticuIars apply to the undersigned.
JOHN BLoMQvIsT, President.
ALEX LErNoNES. Secretary.
Office, 443 Pine street, upstairs, Red
Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-30

Totals $50 600 sls 153 965 81 79i, s04 s9l9is, l6s
Respectfully,
W. L. PARNALL,
CHARLES SMITH,
Y. w. WRIGHT,
Committee.
Adopted by yeas and nays as follows;
Yeas-Duncan. Edwards, Parnall, Bent
ley, Wright. Scott, Henderson, Fox, Har-
ris, Orr and Smith.-Total, IL.
Nays-None.
The board thereupon adjourned until
Tuesday, July IA, at o o'clock a. m.
john DUNCAN,
R.H. SHIELDS, Chairman.
Clerk,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-30

The following report OF the bridge com.
J6ittee was then submitted and, on mo-
ton accepted and ordered placed on file:
To the Chairman and Board OF Super
VisOrs.
GENTLEMEN-Your committee on high
ways and bridges, who have had under
consideration the matter OF the final ac-
ceptance OF the new street bridge across
Portage Lake, beg leave to report that
alter final examination of the bridge,
we are oil the opinion that the entire
structure Is fully up to the original plans
and specifications, except AZ to the man
ner oil painting, which defect being rene
died, we recommend that Gnal settle
ment be made with the King bridge CON-
pany by this board.
The following resolution was then sub
mitted:
RESOLVED, That in the final settle
ment with the King bridge company for
the construction OF the Portage Lake
bridge across Portage Lake the sum Of
| five hundred (500) dollars be deducted
from the original contract price to re-
imburse the county Tor expenses incurred
in keeping ferries, on account OF the non
performance ofcontract as to completion
by said King bridge company, and that
the King bridge company be settled with
on this basis.
Adopted by yeas and nays as follows:
Yeas-Duncan. Edwards, Bentley, Orr,
Sui it'll, Parnall. Henderson and Harris
Total, s.
Nays-Wright, Scott and Fox.-Total,
I3.
The final estimate OF the King bridge
company, amounting to five thousand
and sixty eight and 20-100 dollars 49,,
06S. 20), excluding the sum OF four hun
dred and five dollars ($405) to be re
tanned until the painting OF the bridge ID
completed, was unanimously allowed by
the board and ordered paid.
On motion, the bill OF the Osborn com
pany for balance due on account OF engi
neering services as per contract ant
amounting to eleven hundred forty-fou
and 500 dollars ($1.144.0S), wa
unanimously allowed by the board an,
ordered paid.
The bill OF Joseph Croze. for balanc
due on account Of use OF scows for por
toon bridge and amounting to $S1.64
; was allowed and ordered paid.
The assessment rolls OF the differer
townships we're then presented for equal
zation and were referred to committee o
: equalization. The said rolls as assesse
: by the different boards of review shove
e the valuation OF the several townships
. be as follows:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-30

Totals. -. SIS, 1888 s2.794,sO4 s2O,9is, 1859
The following report was read to the
board
To the Chairman and Board of Super
visOrs:
GEYTLEMEN-Your committee on equa-
lization, to whom were referred the vari-
GUS assessment rolls oithedlfferent town
ships of Houghton county, would respect
fully report that we have had the same
under consideration and would recon-
mend that the aggregate valuation OF
the reel and personal property in each
township in said county be determined
and eaualized by the board OF supervisors
| as follows:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-30

Madam Smith, the world renowned
clairvoyant, renowned for her accurate
and truthful readings Of the past, present
and future events OF life Gives names
and perfect description OF people, locates
lost or stolen property, locates diseases
and tells whether durable or not. Madam
Smith will do all that she adyertises.
Can be found over Sotlich' meat market.
on Sixth street, opposite the Opera
House. Price, 81.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-30
hammer 10 Small Talk.

Some years ago New York woman
happened to meet ut reception the
eminent divine who later became prom
inent for having given its nickname TO
the Little Church Around the Corner.
The decorations were pretty, and she
remarked conversationally, How bcaa-
tiful the flowers cre!
.Flowersr calculated the reverend
gentleman. incidents i'll the plan OF
nature. made to be trodden undcrfootl
The lady relapsed into silence. New
York Journal