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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-18
Tipprcanoe Township Scoools.

The term of schools In our township
will end with next week, and 1t would
not, perhaps, be in bad taste to say for
the good of our schools IT. the future,
that our relations are so intimate with
those whom we are surrounded that if
we will remove distractions from our
neighbor's path, We will improve the
condition of our own. How very true
is this of teacher and patron. The
teacher has in his hand the destiny of
our race-every place of honor or trust,
however hatred or responsible, must,
ere long, be filled by those whose plastic
characters are now being moulded by
his hand.
How proudly he might look upon the
workmanship of his hand, if our pris-
ons were not also filled by the victims
of evil habits formed or fastened in the
room over which he presides. / pre-
sumo every teacher feels the burden of
his responsibility, and yet it is not great
er than the least of his patrons.
The patrons d4ty to the school are
not easily summed up or numbered
At home We hold in easy grasp the pros
perity of our school Even It's govern
meut is at cur control we either re-
qulre obedience TO the teachers rules,
or We encourage spirit of insubordin-
alton.
If the pupil is tardy, in nearly every
case it Is because we neglect those de-
tails necessary 10 insure promptness at
the school room. If there is a lack of
interest it is because there has been a
lack of encouragement and assistance
on the part of the parents, Habits of
idleness fruitful sources of annoyance
TO the teacher, have always been form
ed at home. The school is expected to
be orderly, and the pupils mannerly,
but where these form no part of the
ornaments at home they are transferred
to the school room. In short, | have
rarely known the harmony and progress
of any school interrupted, but the evil
could be traced directly or indirectly to
some of the patrons. Many of them
fail to do good as above hinted, and a
few are guilty of downright badness,
by throwing obstacles in the teacher S
way. Now the average patron does
not realiZe this condition of things, but
OF the contrary thinks the person high
ly honored, who may be allowed to
teach "our" school, yes, he even thinks
the teacher should feel himself under
debt of everlasting gratitude for the
social privilege enjoyed with them and
their children.
To some this may seem too highly
cOlored-and l hope it Is for l had
rather be wrong than not see the full
force of these evils.
Harmony is the strength and support
of all institutions, and there Will always
be good school where there is a har-
monious effort on the part of all-ps.
irons, teachers and pupils
DAVID HARRINGTON.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-18

The agitation of the question of the
ladies removing their hats in church,
received practical demonstration down
at Muncie last Sunday. By order of the
board of trustees the ladies of the
Methodist church at that place were
requested to remove their hats during
service. The order was complied with
and the change proved so desirable that
it will be maintained.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-18
Receives $1,000 Insurance.

Mrs. Sophia NJ. Eich, clerk of Plym-
Outh lodge No. 6 of the Woodmen cir
Gle to day received check for $1,000
from Ruby Ii. Root, the supreme clerk
of the circle at Omaha, Neb, money TO
be paid on account of the death of En-
ma Holem, who was insured in the or
der. This lodge was instituted in this
city Nov. Il 81, and the prompt pay
ment OF the death loss is quite encour-
aging to the ladies of the order. The
check came within less than two months
after the death.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-18
FRANK l.. THOMAS

A thanks Offering service conducted
by the ladies Missionary society will
be held Sunday evening next at the M.
f. church. An entertaining program
has been prepared. This is the only
public service held by then during the
whole year
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-18

Nothing further coming before the
council, adjournment was ordered
Why pay SO per hundred for Sham
rock flour when you can get il al he
klondike grocery for 1863
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-18

A Solid Comfort gang plow sld a
Tornado feed cutter. Address ictor
q. Welsh, Rutland, Ind. V,tf
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-18
NOTES

Had wind been blowing the loss
would have been greater.
There was no trouble in getting
water.
The fire laddies responded promptly
at the first tap of the bell
Fred Shoemaker kept his restaurant
open all night. At = O'Clock this morn
ing ne furnished coffee and sand wiches
TO seventy-live people
The man that knew 1t all was present
as usual
The Plymouth fire companies are al
right
Walt Hilton and Ira Lauer stood
guard from o'clock until 4thiS morn
ing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-18

$3.50 but he opened up his store and af
ter giving it a thorough cleansing resum-
ed business at the old stand. 1t will
require considerable work to repair the
buildings but this will he done at on:e.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-18
DOES COLLEGE EDUCATION PAY

Plymouth Woman Gives her Version
of the Matter
The Press., 1898-12-22


 Mrs. Nancy Woodruff, mother of Mrs. A. J. Mccormick, Is very i'll.
 Harry J. Babcock has returned from visiting friends in Pennsylvania.
 Mrs. W. T. Anderson has been quite i'll and is attended by Dr. Tillotson of Rock vile.
 Miss Hattie Chapman of Rocky vile was the guest of Miss Edna Edgerton over Sunday.
 Miss Dorcas Browning of Derby is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. E. K. Agard, over the holidays.
 Ice is said to be foot thick in some of the ponds, and cutting will commence as soon as the travelling permits.
 There is a great deal of sickness about town, and severe colds and a mild form of the grippe are very prevalent. Miss. Marian B. Agard is at home from Mt. Holyoke college, and Harry B. Agard Is at home from Yale law school.
 The Congregational church and Sunday school will observe Christmas by a supper and entertainment in the parlors of the church this week Friday evening. Some of the young people gave a social dance in the town hall last Friday evening Quite a number were present from out of town, including some from Mansfield, Willlngton and Ellington.
 The public reading room is we'll patro- nized. The room is open every evening except Sundays, and many of the current papers and magazines are on file. The library has been catalogued and the books are ready for distribution. Miss Lucille M. Agard the acting librarian will be at the room In the court house every Tues day evening and Saturday afternoon to distribute books. The library Is for the free use of the public, and 1t Is hoped that the privilege will be appreciated.
 FLORA
The Press., 1898-12-22
Borouoh Assessors Notice.

All persons residing In the Borough Of Stafford Springs, liable to pay taxes, are hereby notined to return to the assessors, on or before tn 1lst day Of Deeember 1898, a written or printed list. properly signed and sworn to, Of all taxable property owned by them on the first Of Decem- bor iB08 Those failing to make list will be char0ed a penalty Of 10 per cent add 'tional, ac- c0rdfnR to law. Blanks can be obtained Of the Assessors and at the post off1ce.
 J.F. CHAMBERLAIN
 A. E. CONVERBE, Assessors-
 JOHN BRO9NAN,
The Press., 1898-12-22
Smith ( Murray.
 ~ stsfs Open ETsRilgs Until Christmas. @- living Ms.a.ads.
 ssggwta and lpssIi,.d.

Just because the merchandise in this store contains more than price is why everyone feels abso- lutely safe in buying it, especially at these gift-giving times.
 Quality, newness, fashion. dur ability, real worth yes, and a touch of art and exclusiveness. even in the everyday things, linked to our always low prices, make combination that is ire sistable in practical advantages to the shopper.
 Those who buy thoughtfully and with alertness get goods cheap. Goods that will wear themselves out in your service. Our name is an absolute guar antee of the best in price and quality, and it protects the re- ceiver of your gifts. Isn't it a satisfaction to buy where you feel absolutely safe
The Press., 1898-12-22

The president has nominated Ethan A Hitchcock of Missouri to be secretary o the interior to succeed Secretary Bliss who has resigned. Mir. Hitchcock is al present ambassador to Russia.
The Press., 1898-12-22

The second Congregational church al Palmer has extended a call to Rev. F. B. Harrison, who was formerly located al Somers, to become its pastor.
The Press., 1898-12-22

Stafford Springs, 18th, Samuel Sim mons, 45.
 Windham Center, 17th, Thomas Rams dell, 91.
 Willington, Dec. 18th, Capt. LothroI Manning, S7.
 Wilmington, Dec. 18th, Ida L., wife oi o. D. Lockwood
 Clinton, 18th, James Harries, 7S, for. merly of Stafford Springs.
 Wales, 18th, Mrs Charles Needham. 62 Somers, 18th, Jerusha D. White, 77.
The Press., 1898-12-22
Board of Relief Notice.
 Town of Stafford.

No'ice is hereby given that the Board of Re- lief win meet at Borough Tlall stafford Springs, on Mondny, the 2d day Of January, 16D9 and on MOnday jan. 18th, from to o'clock D. m., on each of said days; at Town Hall on Monday. Jan 9th, from to ( o'clock D. m.; at the Post OfFice West stafford, on Thursday, Jan 18th, from i to 2 o'clock D. m {, for the purpose of edualizing and adjusting the valuations and as- sessment lists Of said town.
 A. K. CONVERSELY Board
 W. K. MANLEY. Relief.
The Press., 1898-12-22
Some Foolish People

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond the
 reach Of medicine. They often say, "oh, it will
 wear away" but in most cases it will wear them away. Could they be induced to try the suc- cessful medicine called Kemps Balsam, which
 is sold on a positive guarantee to cure, they
 would immediately see the excellent efect after taking the first dose. Price 25c and soc. Trial size free. At all druggists.
The Press., 1898-12-22
In NOah's Ark

Art Pottery, Chinaware, decorated and plain.
 Erica Brac, Cut Glass. Smokers Artf- cles, Lamps, Vases, Pictures, Photo gravures, Dolls, Magic Lanterns, Loco motives, Doll Houses.
 j. Ground floor salesroom ON. THE FIRST FLOOR
 Mems Furnishings, Laces, Hosiery, Knit Goods, Ribbons, Silks, Dress Goods, Handkerchiefs, made-up Lace Neckwear, Linens. Chenille Covers. CENTER STORE
 Candy, Gloves, Aprons, Jewelry, SII- verware.
 NORTH STORE
 Perfumery, Books, Brass Goods, Wo- mems Knit Underwear, Muslin Under wear, Children's Cloaks, Infants wear, Furs, including trimmings, Muffs, Scarfs, and Children's Fur Sets, Umbrellas.
 SECOND FLOOR
 Ladies' Cloaks, Misses Cloaks, Fur Garments, Shawls, Waists, Women's House Dresses, Dressing Sacks, Mackin- toshes, Boys Clothing, Mems Suits to Ok0cL, Acu s D6Lu nODcS, OuOkluS Jach- cts, Boys Sweaters, Boys Caps, Boys Waists, Ladies' Silk Skirts, Ladies' Silk Waists.
 THIRD FLOOR
  Trimmed Millinery and to order, Ora peries, and General House Decorations. FOURTH FLOOR
  mention:
The Press., 1898-12-22
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 8 50 cert bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if 1t fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a % cent bottle to prove satisfactory, or money refunded.
 w. HEALD, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1898-12-22

MILLIONS GIVEN Await is cert al lly gratifying to the public 10 know of one concern in the land who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. The proprietors Of Dr. Kings New Dis covery, for Consumption. Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million trial bottles of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis. Hoarseness, and all diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs absolutely cured by it. Regular size 5Oc. and $1. Every bottle guaran. teed, or price refunded. Trial bottles free at A. c. Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press., 1898-12-22

"ANTED-POsiti to do housework
 W in small family. Can cook. Best Of ref erences- Address Box 222 Stafford Springs, Ct.
The Press., 1898-12-22

ENOR RENT.-House corner of How N land and Prospect street-eight rooms, with furnace, hot and cold water, and other modern improvements. Inouire Of ". R. FISK
The Press., 1898-12-22

HOUSE to Rent on Maple street, with 11 furnace, hot and cold water, bath, etc. u c. E. NEWTON.
The Press., 1898-12-22

CHRISTMAS TREES for sale. De- ' livered. Leave orders with E. L. BURR. 8
The Press., 1898-12-22

TNO RENT.-One single cottage of six ' rooms, hot and cold water, on Grant ave. Inquire of WILLIS Fl. REED.
The Press., 1898-12-22

MCLAUGHLIN q SON, PUBLISHERS. Si50 year. If paid strictly in advance, sl.so.
The Press., 1898-12-22

TENEMENT TO RENT on Main-st. \ opposite Mineral Springs M'rg Cos mill, over Gregory's billiard parlor. Apply to
 15tf E. A. BUCK cos Hardware Store
The Press., 1898-12-22
ELLINGTON.
nkAkAA1NUAoANe fcrvsfal Lake Corresponden

Crystal Lake Correspondence.l
 Artemus Bennett, an aged resident, Is III with pneumonia. Dr. Newton is at tending him.
 The Ladies' Aid society cleared $21 at the recent chicken pie supper held at A. U. Charters.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter Skinner and daugh- ter, Lucille, of Rockville, were guests al L. A. Aborn's Sunday.
 The new pastor at the M. K. church Rev. F. A. Woodwork of Wesleyan uni versity, who has been with us two weeks Is we'll liked and is giving good satisfac ton.
 The following changes have been made In regard to the services at the M. E church: Sunday school at 12, preaching eervice at p. m. mid-week prayer meet ing on Wednesday evenings at 2 p. m.
The Press., 1898-12-22


 Beginning Saturday the Central Yer mont railroad will sell tickets at re- duced rate to accommodate the holiday travel. Round trip tickets to all points will be sold for fare and one.third. Re- turning, tickets will be good until Jan. 4.
 Kirk Woodbridge on Monday pleaded guilty to embedding from the state of Connecticut, while serving as clerk at the state prison, and was sentenced to four years in the state prison. He had from time to time taken money from the insti- tuition, in all about $10,OOO. His father, the warden, will have a very unpleasant duty to perform.
 Our waste basket is full of marked copies of the Bridgeport Standard. After reading them we are more convinced than ever that Senator Hawley should succeed himself. The only reason given by his opponents Is that some one else wants the place, and the young men should have a chance. Senator Hawley's ability and the need of his services at this time Is not questioned.
 Superior court has been in session at Rock vile this week. The case of Wm. B. Woods against Allen R. Kibbe has been tried. Judge Wheeler reserved his decision. In the case of J. c. Hammond against the Hammond Buckle company verdict was yesterday given for the plaintiff for $1 ,321.20. Counsel for the Hammond Buckle company moved to set aside the verdict as against the evidence. A hearing on the motion will be held Sat urday. Last week a decree of divorce StaffoI dville. Other divorces granted are Mary Peters from Ambrose Peters; Ma " NJ. Greene from Fred A. Greene, and Wakeman Sibley from Helen Sibley.
 Thomas Ramsdell, 91, died last Satur- day afternoon at Windham Center. He was one of the directors of the Windham National bank of Willimantic, and at- tended a meeting of the same last week Monday, and walked two miles to the railroad station. He was stricken with paralysis that evening after reaching home. He was widely known in business circles in Windham county and through out the state. MT. Ramsdell was born In Mansfield in 1907, learned the black smiths trade, and in 1880 removed to | Windham Center. He has been for many years a director of the New London Northern railroad company. He acquired quite large fortune in his business ven. lures. Despite his advanced years, il was his practice to visit WillImantic al. most daily. In 1883 he represented Wind ham in the legislature.
The Press., 1898-12-22

The Connecticut Quarterly has been changed to a monthly, and the name changed to the Connecticut Magazine. this valuable magazine every month. A magazine devoted to various matters of state interest, historical, genealogical and the like, deserves the success the Quar- terly has received. To aid in the cause of local history, The Connecticut Maga- zine has decided to offer prizes to under graduates of the high or preparatory schools in Connecticut that fits pupils for a college or university, as follows:
 First-A cash prize of $1O for the best article on Major General Israel Putnam, the article to be not less than 5000 or more than 4,000 words. A framed pie ture of General Putnam will also be given to the school to which the successful con- petitOr belongs.
 Second-A cash prize of $10 will be given for the best article on any local his- torical subject. Choice of subject, such as biography, town history. or descrip- tion of local place or occurrence, to be optional with competitor. Length to be not fewer than 2,0OO or more than 4,O0C words.
 Illustrations, either photographs or drawings, or both, may be furnished in either of the above competitions and will be taken into consideration in the awards. The manuscript must be submitted on or before March 1, 1899, signed with a fic. ticious name, and accompanied by the name and address of the author in a sep. arate, sealed envelope, which will not be opened until the decision has been made. The manuscript must not have been pub lished. The editor, at his discretion, may withhold the award in any class in case no manuscript is thought worthy of the prize. The successful competitors will be announced in the April number and their articles published sometime during the year. In case of no award no article will be published. The Connecticut Mag. azine reserves the right to print any oi the prize manuscripts upon the payment of $2 for each one used.
The Press., 1898-12-22

U'OOD.-I have a nice lot of Hard in stove length if desired. A. W. KINGSBURY.
The Press., 1898-12-22

FOR SALF.-A nice farm of 65 acres c or lana, with aII the STOCK ana tools, two miles from the Springs, or would exchange for a house in the borough. J. s SMILEDGE.
The Press., 1898-12-22

TENEMENT TO RENT-In Page \ Brick Block. Main-st. If s. F. MAINE.
The Press., 1898-12-22
FlfAd-

Union, 18th, son to MT and Mrs. Ed ward Jennings.
The Press., 1898-12-22

EHOUND-A Carriage Goat Rug, at the IL M. E. church horse sheds, about Nov. 1st.
 c. P. H0DGSON.
The Press., 1898-12-22

DARN ROOM TO RENT.-Inquire oi h L. Fl. STEVENS.
The Press., 1898-12-22

TNO RENT-6-room tenement on Grant \ avenue. with hot and cold water and bath room. Inquire Of WILLIS H. REED. 2Su
The Press., 1898-12-22

Beginning Saturday the Central Yer mont railroad will sell tickets at re- duced rate to accommodate the holiday travel Round trip tickets to all Points will be sold for fare and one third. Re turning, tickets will be good until Jan. 4
The Press., 1898-12-22

Or any periodical or publication you wish for we will furnish at the publish. ers' rates.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-16
To the Public.

After duly considering the tompli-
mentary offer Of District Agency OF The
Mutual Lille Insurance Company If
New York for Brazos, Grimes, Robert
son, Leon and Madison countic. | have
this day declined same a. this company
has seen ID to raise their rates on new
business about $500 per 1000 which /
am satisfied the bushes people with &c
cotton staring them In the face viii not
stand-I have accepted Agency OF The
Penn Mutual OF Philadelphia organized
I'M Isi7-assels about $50 100000, with
surplus OF $1,000 600, and assets to La
hlilies Of M, showing the same raiio
a. the Mutual Life Of New York.
The Penn Mutual writes tontIne poll
Giles. Lie policies, EndoWmenis, Bonds,
Annuties, Term aud Straight Life poll.
cies ai lower rates tnan written lat
wear by the Mutual and they als1 write
uhat only three ~ four ont Of tfly'tWo
cd line companies write, via IN annual
distribution Of dividends decreasing
premiums from year to year In the neigi-
b0rhood OF twenty per cent, giving the
essence OF Insurance which b. the pro-
lection on principles ofihsolute safety
for the very least money! have writ
ten business eide hy 81 le against thi.
company In Alabama aud loui'i1ua Tor
several years aud can con Glen.
tiously state that when its plans arc
carefully investigated Il /, the hardest
policy 10 knock out among The iiuy,tWo
old line companies. These policies
have loan value, cash value, paid up
values extended values, intrinsic values
Inviting investigation OF standing and
contracts an Very Raspec fully
&. J, Backshcar, Agt.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-16

The city election draweth on apace.
Col. Harvey Mitchell is visiting In
r. II ssale was here from Benchlev
yesieszy. -------.--
Mrs. v. b. Hudson and little son went
10 Hearne Yesterday.
For Rent-Two good up stairs rooms
Apply 10 Ira Gooch. ~
Miss Cameron Of weelock vas n
visitor to the city yesterday.
For nice butter delivered NJ vour
home, $50 Mrs. W. W. Griffin. IS
Miss wesa Wellington wentto Waco
yesterday TO attend Baylor university.
For Reni-The Mosely residence on
courthouse square. Apply at this of.
nee Al
- Z. l.. Brown, a young caiileman ol
Salsefh has been here the past two
Wanled--On or before Feb. /, position
a. bookkeeper or salesman. Clifford
Akron. AZ
7. 4. Wade. +. ?. johnson and John
heneefiing were here from wolllon
yesterday.
VIII Nike, who has been travelling
The past year In the show business, "A
Al home again.
=. Fountain Of Brynn, vas In the
city this week on business.-Caidwell
Nees-Chr0nicle.
For Accident and Life lnsuranoe
either IN Lodge or Straight Life Com.
panies zee ice b. Reed. n
Uncle Joe Hearne cave a fin,
possum supper last night which was
very much enjoyed by all prescut.
Mrs. N. d. Cole is at wheeleck visit.
ms her Youngest grandson, horn one
gay TINS week TO Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
On receipt Of % cents I will send 10
aay one receipt for The cue OF com,
n one night John W. Gee. Bryan.
AAAANt uN
NJ W. 7. McNalr and daughter Miss
iahoenie, Of Hubbard CITY, are VISITING
PIT; MeNair's mother, nj Col,oowoo5
lost-A blue and red sne.l,o, h.,,,
branded b'olched " ON N -. Ne eS ~
i.said ~ return TO tho EaS'. y, ~
hill Wilson. so ~ Io 70
liz. ne memorial exercises At collerv In
'.'ao :. ~ 80, 10Y los began yesterday A
tgh Was hfed every half hour firm. n.
oui The entire day and tbe in' iiul :,
were appropriately drapod. '''' "
John Navariil has moved hi, t.ilo,
s1op 9p tiaifs over the post oiIic.
' ~n.ie ne wv be pleased % have M
49,, -. ~ =, ,he public call and get the
~ WI" ~ 'ne lowest prices. On u.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-16
RArt ~ Msnunn.n.
The KATY Read Proposes TO Give NJ. Louis
aud Kansas city a show.

tsN -~HtfH $1,000 f'E"HfH y" WV - ANAAa
aud Kansas city show.
Chicago, Jan. rs. Trouble has al.
ready arisen over the rates made by the
lines Of the Western Passenger associa.
ton for the meeting Of merchants and
travellers The Missouri, Kansas and
Texas has announced that Il believes the
arrangements as at present constituted
will tend TO work a discrimination in
favor Of Chicago II says that while Il
is comparatively easy 10 get 100 country
merchants 10 come to Chicago at one
time, Il Is not SO easy 10 obtain that
number Tor other trade ccntcrs. II de.
clarcs therefore that II win make rate
Of one and one.ffth for the gathering Of
merchants In st. Louis, and that IL viii
dispense altogether with the certificate
plan In making rates 90 Kansas City. OF
course the other rnads In the Western
Passenger association will b. compelled
10 meet these mates when they are made
by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas, and
thoc Is likely 10 D. trouble all along the
line before the matter Is settled.