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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Tolerated Evils.

Editors of "THE INDEPENDENTS =
We take fresh courage and new zeal
every time we read your crusade
against the evils of the cigarette.
You are doing more to educate peos
pie in that line of our work, than you
know perhaps. Mrs. Fannie Cleveland
is our able superintendent on narcotics,
and she is alert on the cigarette ques-
tion. We are anxiously awaiting the
the next convening of our state senate
and legislature, and will be ready with
petitions against any law favoring the
use or sale of this narcotic, which is
running so many of our boys.
a Washington paper is responsible
for the following bit of congressional
history
"When new carpet is to be bought
for the house or senate, ii must be OF
American manufacture.
An artist submits special designs for
approval which the contract requires
shall never be duplicated. a velvet
carpet is selected and if the artist is
wise enough to have a good many
figures that present the general effect
OF tobacco spit, it preserves the appear
ance after congress has been in session
month or two"
In the name of American womanhoOd
we protest against the large appro-
tiations congress makes each year,
that is taxed from the people for such
shameful waste and extravaganza. But
there is moral question that far
overbalances that of economy. How
are we to teach the coming generations
the evil of the tobacco habit when the
halls of congress where our young men
ought to receive inspiration for good
ness and greatness, are vile with to
bacco fumes, when few steps away that
august body of statesmen can be &C
commodated with any intoxicant fancy
may dictate.
All this and other evils under the
dome of the capitol of the greatest ma
ton on earth. 1t is such evils as these
that make woman suffragists of the re
tIring woman and mothers who prefer
the sanctity and refuge of quiet home
w. G. Il. L.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Took "a Nap.

They tell good joke on Jim O'Brien
and how it has been kept quiet so long
is indeed mystery. Some time ago
he was in the Phoenix cigar store enjoy
ing the evening, and succumbed to the
desire to take nap. There are several
conflicting stories regarding the Ioca-
tion of his humble cot, but be that as it
may, when Charlie came to close up
that night he did not discover jim, who
was locked in the store. His peaceful
slumbers were not disturbed until
o'clock the next morning, and the terror
that took possession of him for fear of
the night watches would discover him
and fill his body with lead, was truly
terrible. When day light appeared he
succeeded in making his escape through
a side door.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
The Fish Law.

We have been requested to give the
fish law, and below give it for the ben
eft of our readers.
"Whoever shall take any fish with a
gig or spear during the months of
March, April, May, June, January, Feb
ruary, November or December of any
year; or whoever shall in any month of
any year take any fish from any lake
which has been stocked with fish by the
United States Government at any time
during the first three succeeding years
after it has been stocked by the United
States Government, with gig or spear
or whoever shall at any time of any
year take from the lakes rivers or small
streams of this state by means OF ex-
ploding dynamite or any other explo-
sive material in the lakes, rivers or
small SIRENS of this state any fish, or
shall take any fish with a net, seine,
gun or trap of any kind, or set-net, wire
or pot in any of the lakes, ponds, rivers
or small streams of this state, is guilty
of misdemeanor, and upon conviction
therefore shall be fined not more than
$2o and not less than 50 for each fish
so TAKEN"
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
SAYS 1T IS UNTRUTHFUL.
Mr.. Brooke Wonders How We Made an
Error In the Donaldson Matter.

Mr.. brooke Wonders How We Made AN
Error in the Donaldson Matter.
The efforts used by the News man to
strike at THE INDEPENDENT through
some innocent party, seems to be his
forte In his issue Friday he utiliz
ed two victim: His agent at Bourbon
and Mr. Pearson, of Donaldson. The
only apology needed in the latter case
was given to Mr.. Pearson day before
Yesterday, and If this great exponent
OF TRUTH and JUSTICE was given the
information as it appeared in his sheet
yesterday, there is something radically
wrong, for we informed Mr. Pearson
Thursday why the report he sent in
was not published The letter Mr..
Pearson wrote was received but miss
placed and has not been found yet.
The report we got regarding the
robbery at Donaldson came from such
reliable source that we did not hesitate
in giving it as facts. Mr.. Pearson sure
ly could have notified us by telephone
of the occurance in the first place and
thus save the trouble.
But we wish to call the attention of
our readers among the general public
to the Inconsistency of Ed 5. Brooke in
this matter. Here is window broken
at Donaldson, several pairs of shoes
stolen, and some other minor articles.
THE INDEPENDENT through informa-
tiOn, reported it as it came from that
place. This earnest, broadminded
straightforward newspaper man takes
the opportunity of dealing quiet blow
as to the accuracy of the item in THE
INDEPENDENT, and intimates it takes
only reports. How is it about his local
works.
How far back do we have TO go TO
bring refreshingly to his, and the pub.
lies minds the cruel, unmanly, and cow
ardly report regarding the Sweet af
fair, wherein he quoted an article from
the Democrat that accused the old man
of murder, when at the same time he
knew by the article in THE INDEPEN
DENT that such report was false. That
we had sent reporter to the home OF
the unfortunate widow, who with tears
in her eyes pronounced the whole story
lie from beginning to end. Why die
not this intellectual nonenity at thai
time show disposition to deal honestly
with his fellowmen, instead of helping
to spread the infamous lie to the fOul
winds of heaven. Nor was that all
In his efforts to utilize his vidicatative
nature to its fullest capacity, he, In a:
far as lay in his power, DETAINED tht
name of the dead man, by referring t
his treatment of his children.
While Mr.. Brooke was SO anxious tC
do the square thing he should have
asked Mr.. Pearson regarding the Sweet
business, through whom he could have
learned that TIE INDEPENDENT CAV,
the facts as stated by man OF trutl
and veracity.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
A Straying Pilgrim.

A weary and worn "WillIe," travel
stained, and hunted three-for "a quar-
ter expression on his classic features.
reclined short time this morning
on the platform south of Ketcham &.
Wilson's hardware store. He had a
burden to carry in the shape of gar
ment, once a coat, a tomato can and
other foreign" tin utensils were carried
In his white shapely hand.
His breath was ladened with a per-
fume of 40-rOd, and his artisticly con-
structed lower limbs trembled under
the heavy load of the anti Nicholson
beverage.
II was truly a pathetic sightto see him
endeavor to eat a piece of Fox cracker
lnterspersed with layer of Boston.
baked beans. He bathed his dry lunch.
with tears of discomfort, and cursed.
the luck that did not permit him to eat,
three square meals day.
But when he took the News reporter
for his long lost sbrother, the nervous
strain was too much for us, and we.
turned from the pathetic scene to hide'
tear and take chew of "star." Evil
lie' then wandered "across the bridge,
and his form soon vanished in a cloud
Of Michigan street dust.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
THE TICKETS.

A short synopsis Regarding the Tickets
Presented for our People to Choose
from at the Spring Election.
On Tuesday, May 9th, we will be call
ed upon to elect a councilman in each
of the three wards. Never in the his
tory of the city, so we are told, has so
much excellent timber been presented
for our people to choose from. In fact,
when look at the candidates from
non-political view, it would be cOnsid-
erable of job to pick out the best
men. The desire of our people is,
for men who will rise above party afiili-
ations and work for the good of our
city. The following are the name of
those nominated:
FIRST WARD.
ENOCH POOR:-Was nominated by
the peoples party, and is dealer III
coal. He is considered man capable
of making good councilman.
DAN h. HARRIs:-Is the candidate
presented by the democrats in this
ward. Mr.. Harris held the office of sher-
if in this county. Although well up in
years, he is considered by his party a
good man for the office.
&. +. CLEvELAND:-Placed in the
field against all corners by the republi-
cans, and an excellent business man
Mr.. Cleveland has been in Plymouth
about five years and connected with the
Edgerton Manufacturing Co. There
is no doubt that his work in the coun-
ell would be properly attended to.
SECOND WARD.
WM. SMITH:-Was nominated by the
peoples party and we understand has
been a citizen of Plymouth for num-
Der of years.
JOHN A. PALMER:-Is Is a candidate
on the democratic ticket and is consid
cred one of their strongest men. Mr.
Palmer along business lines is said tc
be conservative.
NJ. c. WALLs:-The republican candi.
date is what his name would imply
steady and contentious. We believe
his party affiliations would never come
between him and his duty to his town
THIRD WARD.
CHAs. f. Candidate or
peoples party ticket in the place of Dr
Jackson who declined. While consid
cred by great many as very radica
along certain lines, would without
doubt prove an efficient councilman.
j. y. WILSON, gentleman is
candidate on the democrat ticket, and
member of the firm of Ketcham 4
Wilson, and, as We have previously an;
nounced would make an excellent coun
Gilman.
ID. l.. DICKENSON:-Is the STANDARD
bearer for the republicans, and is on,
of the men held up by the INDEPEND
ENT as an exceptional candidate TO
that position.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

THE GREAT NATIONAL GAME
WAKES INTERESTING.
Conventions select Players for the Coming
Municidal Athletes.

The republican Judicial and senator
ial convention met in Rochester and
made the following nominations by ac-
clamation:
In the nomination for judge, y. l..
Essick was nominated, Judge Hess
having withdrawn his name.
j. V. Skunk, of Tippecanue, was
chosen for prosecuting attorney.
Hon. NJ W. SimOns was the unanl-
nous choice of the convention for
state senator.
1t is SAID they had quite a joliification
down there today and large number
of republicans were present to enjoy
the love feast.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Found the Mail Sack.

Our readers will remember the Incl
dent regarding the mail sack which was
stolen at Bourbon last winter and no
trace of it ever found. Friday
afternoon Clifford Garrison, while har-
rowing in field about 100 yards north
east of the mail post on which the sack
was suspended that evening, dragged it
out of its hiding with harrow. A slit
about foot long had been cut in the
bag, but not even an envelope was
found near the place where the mail
bag had lain in hiding so long.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Got a Wheel.

For the past few days young fell ow
giving his name as Lawrence burst,
who claims to be from South Bend, has
has been in Plymouth, without indIca-
tions of employment of any kind. 1t is
reported last Saturday thatrhe borrow
ed bicycle of one of the boys at the
factory and has not shown up with it
yet. Circumstances make his non-ap-
pearance look suspicious.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
KafHr Corn.

Our readers Will remember that we
have spoken about Kafiir corn. We
have received a large invoice of it.
Samples of the corn may be seen here
where it may be purchased from half
pound up to as large quantity as de-
sired. 1t is not necessary for us to go
into detailed account of this cereal, as
it has been spoken of heretofore.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
The Y Ray Discovered.

When Prof. Rontgen discovered the y
ray by which hitherto unseen sub
stances were brought easily and readily
into the sphere of vision, it was con-
sidered marvel among marvels in an
age of marvels surprising the dreams
of the widest imagination OF any pre-
ceding age. 1t looked fair to rest as
the copestOne on the stupendous and
finely wrought structure of ninteenth
century genius. But, if reports are true,
an Iowa farmer named Johnson has
laid the accidental discovery of
Prof. Rontgen in the deep, deep shade.
Ie has discovered the Y ray, by which
the process long sought by alchemists
and alleged visionaries, of converting
base metals into fine gold, has been
made as simple as A. b. G. Farmer
Johnson simply pours pound of lead
or wire nails or the finely cut fragments
of the copper bottom of his wife's dis
carded wash boiler, into an old collar
box and turns on the mysterious y ray
when, presto. the box is filled with gold.
1t passes our comprehension, but we
shall no doubt understand it in a few
days when scientific lights thrown upon
the subject. We cOnfde this matter
gently to thepublIc and trust that all
will be well, but tremble violently and
appreshensively when we consider the
possibilities of the still undiscovered 4
ray.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
The NJ. r.. General Conference.

will convene at Cleveland, Ohio, May
1st. Low rates have been authorized
via the Nickel Plate road for this oc-
casiOn. That company operators splen-
didly equipped trains with all modern
appliances for speed, safety, and COM
fort. For time of trains, or other in
formation address any agent or B. f.
Horner, general passenger agent, Cleve-
land, Ohio.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

There was social dance at the resi-
dence of Frank Stevens last Saturday
evening, and an excellent time was en-
joyed by all those who participated ir
the enjoyable affair. The following l:
correct list of those present:
Chan Cogle Amanda Rhinehart
Harry Colmanand Cora Stevens
Louis Boyer Maud Fink
John Anders Stella Hdrker
Hubert Nanyactor Della Harker
Otto Wilson Gertie Stevens
VIII Reynolds Orie Stevens
Lou McLandis Daisy Dickey
Elmer Samuels Lester Downs.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
MORTUARY RECORD.
Two More Old Settlers Numbered with
the Dead.

the Dead.
Mead Thompson, familiarly known
among his friends as "Uncle Mead"
died Sunday night at hisnhome in this
city at o'clock. His health has been
failing for the last six months, but the
paralytic stroke which he suffered a
week ago Saturday night, together with
complication of diseases, hastened the
end. Uncle Mead was born in Christ
lansburg, Va, the 10th day of April
1916. With his brother Flenn he went
to Ohio in 1893 and settled near Spring
field, living there until he was 26 years
old. While there he married Mary
Fuller, from which union he became
the father of seven children. From
Ohio he moved to Montgomery county,
ILL.,, and after residing there a year he
moved to Wolf Creek, this county, in
1913, where he carried on the occupa-
tion of farmer until 1880 when he
moved to Plymouth, making it his resi-
dence since that time. He leaves four
children, all of whom were at his bed
side at the time of his death. The
children who survive him are: En-
cline Pickerel, Martha Hoham, VIM
Thompson, and Irwin Thompson.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

On account of the meeting of the
Grand chapter of Independent Order of
Eastern Star, at Indianapolis, the Van
dalia line will sell tickets at one and
one-third fare for round trip. Good
going April 2lst and 22nd, and return
ing up to and including April "a.
Il. A. Downs, Agt.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
A Pleasant Time.

Last Saturday afternoon number OF
our young people gathered at the home
of Harriet Jacoby, and had an excellent
time.
Those who were present and enjoy
ed the occasion were:
May Dsher Harry HOham
Genera McCorey Lloyd Morris
Edith Kendall Ford Reynolds
IsOtta Suseland Horace Corbin
Flora koOntZ William Wood
They had a very enjoyable time.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

Sunday morning at 3 o'clock at
his home, seven miles northwest of
Plymouth, Abraham Miller at the age
of 80 years, months and IL days,
breathed his last. Mr.. Miller, who was
well known in Plymouth, was born
near Dayton, Ohio, in 1911. Moved to
Elkhart, Ind, in 1880 and to Marshall
county in 1S4S where he has since resid-
ed with the exception of one year which
he spent in Iowa. He was the father
of thirteen children but only three of
them survive him. They are Mrs. Hes
ter Wolfgang, n Noah Miller and Samuel
Miller.
The cause of Mr.. NIiIfer's death was
a cancer from which he has suffered the
last eighteen years. The longevity of
the Miller family is remarkable. He
had fourteen brothers and sisters, ten
of whom are still living. They are:
John Miller, SO; Dave Miller, SS; Sam
uel Miller, of this city, 81; stephen Mill
er, Il; Solomon Miller, IS; Noah Miller,
80; Mrs. Samuel Cripe, 73; Mrs. Henry
Grippe, 70; Mrs. Daniel Hess, 70.
The funeral of the deceased will be
held at the Bllssville church tomorrow
at o'clock.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

Aspiring Young lawyer am prom
ised cool thousand, Miss Greenway,
if 1 secure q verdict for my client in
a case now pending. What will you
say when 1 am able to tell you that my
case is won?
Miss Greenway with difidence)-
Imight I suggest the possibility of max
ing our own case one.-To Date
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
A DASTARD'S CRIME.
THE TOWN OF ARGOS ALL TORN
UP.

Leroy Braeus, Young Man Over Twenty
Years of Age, Rsyishes Mrs. Elizabeth
Tale without Parallel in This
County.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-04-21
SIoiibc W6o6embduoIcr.

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bend meroen ale oieie .SonOelsleute"
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vfreien lm9aru!" @benio beScihneno
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mIirOc, Dab um9etebrt Elm Gbriit nit
liloii6en NtQoAen S0noel treble!
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-04-21
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