Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
Melo McCsrter left for his home III
Macy last uIuhf

the country today to visit his brother
inlaw. Henry Hall.
Zimmerman has sold his paper in
! Huntington to Mr.. Perkins, OF Wis
consin. Jimmy" will act in the capacity
of editor for the new proprietor until
further notice. We are sorry TO hear
of the change as the Tribune was a
newsy up-to-date paper.
Eldridge Thompson extends an inyi
tatlOn to the puplic to attend the grand
opening of his billiard parlors in the
basement of Ball 81 Carabin's store
Tuesday night. Every thing including
| fixtures as well as pool and billiard
tables, bran new.
Lot Losey was out with Rich Brown
today and he certainly threw snow III
the faces of those who thought they
could pass him. Rich Brown is at hIr
best this winter and it is doubtful if
there is horse in Marshall county that
could interest him III a mile race.
| Misses Carrie Flick Bertha Flick aud
Nettie Seiders three pretty young ladies
who resides In West township have
made up their minds that riding is pre-
ferable TO walking. So hereafter when
| they are out + spin III their cutter
they Will hold onto the reins as a two
mile walk IN SIX inches of snow is not
very pleasant.
We were told by an oil enthusiast
that while things looked little dark
just now III Plymouth Tor the oil bust
ness that the leases on the land were
all taken and after the holidays the
matter woul6 again be taken up and he
was satisfied that we'll would be drill
ed near Plymouth IN few weeks.
a very pleasing and social dance was
given in the opera house last night by
party of young aides and gentlemen,
In the honor of Miss Nellie Wheeler's
| birthday. The music was furnished by
the mandolin club. 1t was one of the
most pleasant events of the season.
Miss Nellie frankly admitted that she
was nineteen, and was congratulated
by her friends, who wished her many
more birthdays in the journey of life.
Valparaiso is just now in the thrCes of
a great religious revival. One hundred
and seven conversions are reported.
Mans humanity can now be shown
forth by the care with which no looks
after The comfort OF his horse when he
ls compelled TO leave his valued equine
friend standing in the street for some
time. The humane man will not ne
giect to see that the amin ii is properly
olanketed under such circumstances.
Hon. A n Martin, of Button, who
represented the Eleventh district in
Congress for eight years, has aDnounc-
ed his determination to again try for
congressional honOrs from that district.
Mr.. Martin is strong man before the
people, and has never let met defeat.
What pie ,sant sight it is to see a
man shOvelllg snow, especially after he
has made failure in other and more
arlstOcratic lines of business. Such
scene invites reflection. inasmuch as il
gives us striking illustration of the
fact that no man should be too elevated
Tor the most humble Calling In life.
James and Will Deeinny, two old |
time Plymouth boys were in the city |
yesterday shaking hands with their |
friends. They are bo,h conductors on
Western rail roads and are prospecting. |
The efforts put forth by these br jthers |
TO reach the station which they now oc
cupy are certainly commendable, and |
60 to show what pluck and determine I
tion can accomplish.
1t is reported that Johnny Johnson,
the Logansport bank wrecker, Ii hav- |
ing an easy time at the Columbus, o.,
penitentiary where he was sent TOR a |
term of ten years. lie does not wear
stripes, only a portion of the time at
least, and enjoys a great many priv
Ileges not accorded to the common pris- |
oner. The Logansport people are
making fuss about it and the govern
ment will Investigate.
The Chicago Luetgerts, father and |
son, must be cad people. Young Luet- |
CERT paid Ar 1rney Vincent. the lawyer |
who defended his father, 400 in |
forged paper. The boy admits his
guilt, and says its all right as long as
Vincent DON'T make any kick. Judge
Vincent says the boy deceived him
that's all there Is TO il.
John Doe and Richard Roe who fig
ured In case in Plymouth Saturday
are two young men who are not yet
out of their teens. No wrong was con
templated or thought of by the boys