Semi-weekly independent., 1896-04-25

stand the matter was satisfactorily ad-
justed.
a number of people contemplated
that fruit would be badly injured by
the frost last night. But reports re-
ceived this morning are to the effect
that very little damage was done.
James Gilmore jr., seems to be very
unfortunate fellow. While coasting
down the walk at the court house on
his bicycle today, he took "header" with
the unpleasant result of bruised chin,
Eight yards make a roll, sixteen yards
a double roll, OF wall paper. We always
give prices of double rolls. BE sure
and -ee our papers before you buy. At
Tanners drug store, 10y the First Ma
tional bank.
DIR. lh. ID. Paul, the eminent Chicago
ocuiist and aurst may be consulted at
the home of Mrs May Yockey east of
the Court House on the occasion of his
next visl; to Plymouth instead of at the
Ross IlJuse as heretofore.
South Bend Tribune: Mrs. +. Mann,
of Plymouth, Is in Mishawaka to
attend the funeral of the daughter of
her son, Mr.. y. c. Mann Mr.. Melvin
Brown, of Plymouth, is guest of
friends and relatives IN the city.
We present the name of of John w.
Thompson, of North township, and for
merly of German township as candi-
date for sheriff of Marshall county Mr.
Thompson has large number of friends
who desire TO see hlm walk away with
the honOrs at the coming convention.
In today's issue will be noticed an
announcement by Jesse Warnes, who
desires to once more have the duties OF
county surveyor placed upon his shoul-
ders. Mr.. Warnes, although a young
man, as far as We can learn has con-
Quoted the business of his office in sat
isfactory manner.
For the occasion of the general con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, to be held in Cleveland, Ohio
May 1st to the 3lst, 1896, rate of one
standard first class fare for the round
trip has been authorized via. the Nicke
Plate road. Tickets on sale April 29th
Both, May lst, and 18th.
1t has been generally known for some
time past, that Mrs. Harvey Steele has
been quite ill. For the past few days
her condition has been considered dan
gerous and hopes of her recovery have
been almost given up. Mrs. Steele is q
woman of many lovable qualities, anC
her serious illness causes deep shade
OF gloom to encompass her host o1
friends.
In order to do away with the evils at
tending the smoking of cigarettes tn,
following pledge is to be circulated
among the school officers all over tn,
United States who will be requested Il
use their influence in getting signers
81 solemny pledge my honor, God help
ing me, that will not smoke cigarette
of any kind, or give them to others ant
that | will use my influence to preven
the use of the same among all my &C
quaintances."
The LapaZ correspondent to the Re
publican in speaking of the cas-,
against certain fellow in that local.
ty who abused widow woman, seem
to think nothing has been done regard
the matter. 1t is our duty to inform
him that constable has visited Lapa
twice to serve warrant upon tha
man but could not find him. If tn
correspondent desires to see that fellow
prosecuted let him aid the officer of tn
law in locating the fellow.
The Misses Laura and Lizzie Boss
IL miles northeast of this city, enter
tained twenty of Bremen's gayes
young people at their home last Satur
day night. The evening was spent il
games of various kinds. One of the in
teresting features of the evening wa
the ladies Mandolin club, who furnish
ed some very fine selections. Othe
instrumental and vocal music wa
given and refreshments served. Th
evening was indeed enjoyable to all.
4 John Singler, formerly hardwar
merchant in our city, but latterly o
South Bend, has for several month
past been roaming over the states c
, California, Oregon and Washington
He has written short letter regardin
his extensive travels, all of which ar
of interest. lie thinks he has fOun,
: the ideal spot in Olympia, the capit'
of Washington, and in his letter advise
his son to dispose of his property an
repair to the above named city. M
= Singler is a man of shrewd bushes
sagacity, and great deal of reliance
placed in his report. A large numb,