Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-08

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When the beautiful spring-like
weather swooped down on us few
days ago, it produced some remarkable
results. Along political lines it caused
the painful silence that has been very
marked, especially regarding our com
ing city election, to be broken. But as
we interviewed, we found out that
there were few people aware OF the
needs of the hour and had been doing
considerable thinking.
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We have heard it mentioned that AL
derman Tibbetts whose official life ex-
pires this spring, has not designated
whether he will become candidate
or not. But Notwithstanding this fact
his name is mentioned quite freely by q
large number of citizens who reside in
his ward. We believe Alderman lib
belts is all right, and would be gladto see
him reelected. He has, in the opinion of
The INDEPENDENT, discharged his
duties in an honest and impartial man.
ner. While there are great many cit
liens in his ward who no doubt would
serve the city as faithfully, yet the proof
of his interest in the citys welfare, and
the laying aside of political partisan
chickering's, has given him prestige in
the eyes of those who believe in con-
Quoting municipal affairs of our city on
non-partisian basis.
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We were informed that the Second
ward is contemplating the placi ng of
aldermanic hOnOrs upon TheO. Cressner
Now that would do first-rate Mr. Cress-
ner is a man who believes in progress
and push, and yet in the capacity of al
derman could be guided by the finances
of our city. "There are Others we un-
derstand, but we have not learned who
they are from reliable source.
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And while we are talking along this
line we remember that we have heard
the name of Adam Wise referred to as
an excel ent one to represent the peo-
pie of the Third ward. We must admit
we like Adam. He is a progressive
young man, and we believe he has his
heart in the right place, regarding inn
provements needed on the South side,
and by the way no doubt would sane
ton the production of "stone pile
Yes, Adam Wise is all right.
Yet when we get over on the South
side we discover so much available
timber that we do not know where to
stop. There is a. l.. Dickinson, an
exceptionally fine piece of timber for a
councilman, and a man who would
favor all the necessary improvements
and yet give his attention to judicious
management of the city affairs. Mr.
Dickinson is man of good judgment
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the honorable council would no doubt
serve his constituents well.
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We thought we would stop at this
point in regard to the South side, and
no doubt would have passed on, had
not representative of that district
said: "What's the matter with j. y
wilson," Well, there's nothing the
matter with him. "He's all right A
man of sterling business ability and
just the man for alderman. And for
that matter there is large number
such in that part of the city.
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The reports regarding the retiring
alderman, Mr. Bailey, being a candi-
date is somewhat mixed. 1t is said by
some that he is "in the hands of his
friends" and if they desired his services
for another term he would accept. But
it would necessitate the same kind of
spirit as is said must be manifested by
Gen. Harrisons friends if they tender
him the nomination for the presi.
dency.
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Then, there is the would-be Fourth
ward. That is the sticker. OF course,
if the court knocks the wind out of
its sail, which our republican friends
say is sure to be done, it will not need
any representation. But if it proves to
be a "sticker," there will probably be
Okeefe and Maxey to attend to the
business that that side of town will
need and there is but little doubt that
they can handle it all right.
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But still these observations are only
light flashes upon the canvass of a
small municipal horizon. Our spring
election will soon be upon us and will