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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
At the Churches.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.


The Christmas exercises this year
were in many respects the most salts
factory and delightful of any similar
exercises held in the church for some
time. Great pains we're taken to have
it an especially enjoyable occasion, and
the efforts were not without their re-
ward.
On Saturday evening the church was
comfortably filled with congregation
of children and older people to enjoy
the exercises furnished by the Sabbath
school. The exercises consisted of a
welcome address, reciJations, solos.
Duets, and bright and CHEEKY choruses
in which the whole school took happy
part Views were then thrown upon
the canvas illustrative of the birth, life,
crucifixion and ascension of Christ.
The stereopticon was In this way used
with most excellent effect. Next came
the distribution to the Sunday school of
an enjoyable treat consisting of candy,
nuts, ETC. In this part of the program
Santa Claus appeared, and greatly to
the interest and delight of the little
folks, oaiciated in his old-time busy,
fussy, authoritative manner. A beau
tiful Christmas tree stood in the alcove
behind the pulpit. Following the de-
lightful chorus, "Glory to God" by the
school, the benediction was pronounced.
On Sabbath morning the pastor
preached an earnest and appropriate
sermon from Hebrews 10: 9. "Lo, come
to do thy will, o God" The discourse
was greatly appreciated.
The Sabbsth-schoOl met at ~ o'clock
and studied the Christmas lesson selec-
ted by the international committee.
The superintendent had much of a
special nature arranged for this hour
also, and the duet, class song, etc, were
thoroughly en- ioyed by all.
The Endeavor societies had a good
attendance and excellent meetings.
In the evening at o'clock came one
of the very best services of all. The
Sabbsth school lessons for the last three
months were reviewed by the pastor
with the use of the stereopticon. More
than thirty views were shown, and tie
sides the interesting and instructive
entertainment thus furnished, they as
sisted greatly to impress the facts of
the lessons upon the minds of those
who had studied them. All the servi-
css of the day were well attended, the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30

Missing Man Found Dead.

Warsaw, Ind, Dec. 28.-Hunters IN
woods near Burkett, this county, STUN
bled on the mangled and somewhat de-
composed remains of John Burnett.
He was wealthy country storekeeper,
who has been missing about two weeks.
He was happy, and, lacking basis for a
theory of suicide. it is believed that
he was murdered or committed suicide
in fit of insanity. Bruises about the
head and elsewhere tend to the murder
theory.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
An Early Alarm.

Thursday morning at 1870 the
fire bell and waterHorks whistle
sounded an alarm. The occasion was
a small fire on the commons in South
plymouth. An engine on the Pitts
burg road had sent shower of sparks
into the dry grass along the rightofwsv
and the blaze which resulted was max.
ing rapid Roadway toward some lum Der
piles in the vicinity when a Waterman
turned in the alarm. By the time the
fire department had reached the Mich.
igan street bridge, the news that the
fire had been put out sent them back to
the engine house. The damage done
was, of course, incOnsiderate.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
TippecanOS.

The prOtracted meeting Is closed with
twelve accessiOns to the church.
The schools in this township are hav.
ing their annual holiday vacation.
John Washburn has moved his fam
lily to Uptown, and occupies the VIM.
Washburn property.
Fred Gray and John Shoemaker of
Muncie are visiting relatives and
friends at this writing.
Rev. TIce of the Wesleyan Methodist
church is holding q protracted meeting
at Tippecsno stown.
Mr.. Kelsey of Warsaw has moved
his family to this place and expects 10
engage in the hardware business.
Rev. James Loudon of Rutland
preached to the people here Wednesday
of last week.
Ancil Jordan and family of Bourbon
visited his parents here last Saturday
and Sunday.
John Doll and family or Burr YAK
visited his sirter. Mrs. Allen Osf, over
Sunday.
K. H. Hall and wife spent Sunday
with their daughter in Argos, returning
on Monday.
Several persons in this vicinity are
having a serious time with an attack of
the grippe 1t seems to have the same
effect as those who had it eight or ten
years ago.
John Kay, an old resident of this
township and living east of town. is re-
ported in a precsrious condition from a
complication of diseases, and his death
is expected any time.
The Christmas exercises were sue
cess, and many little hearts were made
glad by the presents. A large crowd
was present and all seemed to enjoy
themselves hugely.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS.

Special Rates via Pennsylvania Lines for
Christmas and New Year.
Owing to Christmas and New Year
falling on Sunday, and the observance
of those holidays to occur on Monday
as a rule, the annual custom of the
Pennsylvania Lines to grant special
rates will this season cover two extra
days. Excursion tickets may be OBJ
tanned over these lines Dec. 23rd, gath,
18th, 26th, Both and 31st, 1893, and Jan
uary lst and Cd, 1899. Tickets for adults
Will not be sold at less rate than 20 cts.
nor for children at less than ID cents.
The return limit on tickets sold at
special rates on the above dates will be
Tuesday, January Bird, 1899. For special
information about rates, time OF trains,
etc, please apply to nearest Ticket
Agent of the Pennsylvania Lines.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30

Miss Maud Sigler, school teacher of
Hebron, retired a week ago and next
day her parents were unable to arouse
her. Physicians were called aud repor-
ted that she was in trance, out of
which she would come all right in few
hours. Daily calls were. made, but the
physicians found themselves unable to
restore her to consciousness On Mon
day decomposition showed that death
had resulted.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
A Christmas Wedding,

At the home of the brldes parents in
Center township, on Christmas day, &C.
cured the marriage of Miss Utinsy Nc.
Crory, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w
McCrory, to James Adams of Payne
county, Ohio. MIR. Bryan McCrory
acted as groomsman and Miss Nina
Zumbaugh as bridesmaid. Elder Willis
Logan of1iciated.
After congratulations the guests sat
to loaded table. The young couple re
ceived many presents. They will make
their home in Ohio.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
From Wednesdays Daily.

Boyd Porter is On the sick list.
John Vsnkiik is confined to the
house with serious illness.
Arthur Underwood, who has been
quite sick, Is reported better.
Mrs. John Cummings, who has been
seriously ill, is reported better.
Delbert Phene of Nappanee is visit
ing Hiram Splitter in the country.
The bicycle case is still before the cir
cult court. 1t will be tried January 3.
The devil of the News office has had
an attack of the "cute" He may get
over it.
Ed Brooke Is confined to the house
with q bad cold which has settled on
bis lungs.
Joseph Mead started for Nebraska
yesterday, where he has daughter ly-
ing very low.
Will Martin has returned to Toledo
after spending the holidays with his
father, DIR. Martin, of this city.
Mrs Irene Hong, of Wabash, re
turned home today, after visiting her
father, Jackson Glass, near this city.
Joseph X. Dunlop, editor of the old
Chicago Dispatch, will complete his
sentence in Joliet prison on Jan. 1, 1899
and will on leaving prison start q new
paper In Chicago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
A Christmas Dinner.

A Christmas dinner was given at the
home of John Glass, near Plymouth
Sunday. A number of relatives and
friends enjoyed the oysters, roast tur-
key and other things galore. Follow
ing the dinner, vocal music was rem
dered by Miss Lawrence, Mr.. Warren
and Mr.. Hill and wife, accompanied by
Millie Sherwood at the organ. Mr..
Glass did his part by rendering some
cOmical songs.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
LOCAL BREVITIES.


From Tuesdays Daily.
John Bsugher, of walkerton, was in
the city today.
VIM. Mcdonald of New Carlisle is
visiting bis granddaughter, Mrs j. n.
Wilson.
Howard Kelly left last night for
haywood, Ill, after visiting here over
Christmas.
Charles Kleckner has gone back to
Strestor, ILL.,, after visiting the Kleckner
family in this city.
Mrs. Charles Drummond is visiting
in st. Louis with her relatives, Holbrok
and Victoria Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Whitwer and fam
lily left today for South Bend, where
they will remain permanently.
Fred Schultz and family. of st.
Msrys, Ohio, are visiting his father,
Fred Schultz, ST., in the country near
Plymouth.
Mrs. G. f. Smith left for South Bend
today noon, after visiting her father,
j. E. English, and her sister, Mrs. Z.
w. Lee, from Ohio.
The surrounding towns, both north,
east, and west, are favored with good
sleighing Travelling men marvel at
dusty streets of Plymouth.
A teacher asked his class TO write an
essay on "The Result of Laziness,' and
bright youth handed in as his COM
position blank sheet of paper.
A millionaire who died in Boston a
few days ago directed in his will that
no one owing him less than $4,000 be
required to pay. 1t was al extensive
and unexpected Christmas gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Stricken, who
were married by Rev. Smith last Sun
day, will reside in South Bend. after
their wedding they were given a sump-
tuous dinner at the Dreibelbis place in
the country.
Rev. w. w. Raymond and wife and
the Misses Bessie Viets and Louise
Ayers, of this city, attended the we'd
ding of Prof. Kenneth Gordon Mathe-
son to Miss Belle Seldom Fleet at Gull
yer this afternoon.
Valparaiso Vidette Star: Judge Tai
colt, the veteran editor of this city and
county, celebrated his SD birthday an
niverssry Christmas day assisted by the
rest of the Christian world. He is still
ss active and we'll as young colt.
Last evening fracas occurred on the
corner of Michigan and CAIRO streets
In which two parties were concerneu.
A revolver was drawn but before any
harm resulted the bystsnders inter
fered and settled the affair smlcsbly.
Invitations are out announcing the
wedding of Prof. Kenneth q. Matheson
of Virginia, and Mics Belle Seldom
Fleet, the charming and accomplished
daughter of Col. Fleet, superintendent
of Culver military academy. The i'm
pressive ceremony will occur at their
beautiful home in the park, Tuesday
Dec. 9th, at 5 p. m. The professor was
formerly commandant at Mexico mill
tsry academy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
.ubliCSale!

Notice Is hereby given that We will sell AZ
Public Sale at our place Of business, on West
Jefferson street. between Lake Erie and Van
dalia Railroads. every 3lS days out of every
year. the following property: Standard Sand
Proof Skein Farm Wagons. all sizes. at a very
low price. with one year guarantee attached 70
every wagon. Farmers Handy Wagon, best on
the market. $500. We furnish all kinds Of
Vehicle Wheels at living prices. We are build
ers of City Trucks. Delivery Wagons, Milk
Wagons. Piano and Organ Wagons; In fact. we
feel safe I'm saying that We can MI all orders In
our line Of business as we employ only expert
workmen. We do no piece work, but employ
all our mechanics by the day which assures the
best workmanship. All kinds of painting and
trimming done at very low price. Our paint
ing is all brush work; we do no dipping. We do
general repairing. Four new shoes (besD 81 90,
Satisfaction guaranteed. Call. be convinced.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
CHILD BOILED TO DEATH.
Falls into Boiler of Hot Water and Dies
in Terrible Agony,

Falls into Boiler of Hot Water and Dies
in Terrible Agony.
Ia climbing upon chair ia the kit
chen Saturday afternoon, says the
Laporte Herald, the year and a-half old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Smidth, re
siding near Beatty's Corners, north of
Otis, fell backward into a boiler of
scalding hot water and was literally
boiled to death The child swallowed
a quantity Of the boiling liquid and
consequently was burned within as
we'll as without. He lived for two
hours. during which he suffered the
most terrible agony. The father was
in Chicago and when he returned home
and learned of the accident his grief
was uncomfortable.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Ben Hur Officers.

Chief-W. II. Love.
Past Chief-Dr. Eley.
Judge-Wm. English.
Teacher Eldors Tibbetts.
Captsin-Chas. Dew
GuIde-J. X. Dickey.
Keeper of Inner & ste-Arthur Rhodes
Keeper of Outer Gate-Adolph Kuhn
Trustee, for three-year term-Wm
Morrison.
Trustee, for two-year term-Fred II
Kuhn.
Trustee, for one-yesr term-Dr. Eley
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
NEW BOOK FREE.

A valuable book giving complete in
formation how successfully cure con.
sumption and other lung diseases will
be sent free to the readers of this paper.
Address DR.. Bsrtz, A., Inter Ocean
Bldg, Chicago, LII. Smsr99
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30

evening congregation occupying the
desirable slttings In the auditorium and
extending back into the lecture room.
1t was happy Christmas season to
us all, and it has no doubt done much
good.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Holiday Rates on Vandalia Line

On Dec. 90, "a, 25, 26, 30. Jan. 1st and
End, the VaDdslia will sell tickets at one
and one third fare for the round trip
Good on date of sale and returning up
to and including January Sd.
T. A. DOWNS, Agent.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30

Daniel Snyder, of Glendora, Mich, is
visiting relation In the country near
Plymouth.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30

In connection with our place OF business
have opened up an Exchange Mill. 1 have
placed I'm a full set of feed grinders I am pre-
pared To grind all kinds Of Feed and Corn Meal.
Farmers. bring me your wheat I win give YOU
-four In exchange. handle nothing but FIRST
grade Of -four.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Hill & Ringgenberg.

Proprietors of Plymouth Wagon Works. West
Jefferson Street. Plymouth. Ind.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
New California and Portland Tourist
Abrams ement.

The Great Rock Island Route will
hereafter conduct its Tourist Excur-
sion business under it's direct super
vision. All the good features of the
old system will be retained and addi-
tional advantages will be added.
The Rock Island personally conduct
ed Tourist Car Excursions to California
have always proved their right to be
called the best by carrying the most
people. and exceptional inducements
now offered will maintain the high
standing they have reached. Choice of
two routes is given. Excursion via FL
Paso and the popular Southern Route
tc Los Angeles and San francisco
leaves Chicago every Tuesday. Excur-
sion via Colorado and the Scenic Route
to San Francisco and Los Angeles and
Portland, Ore, leaves Chicago every
Thursday.
\ cardinal advantage of the latter
route is the opportunity afforded for a
lay over at Colorado Springs for suffi-
cient time to visit the famous natural
wonders at Manitou without delaying
the journey.
For itinerary, rates, maps and al
other information apply to
w. ]. Leahy, p. A. M. D.,
Ill S. 9Th ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
LEBECK 6 CORIN.


the powder of the present day is very
different from this. a grain" of the
kind used in the big guns is made in
the form of a hexagon about an inch
in diameter with a cylindrical hole
through the center. The purpose of
this hole is to make the powder burn
faster since the fire is able to get at it
from every side. It Is dark brown in
color, except that used for igniting,
which is black. The smokeless powder,
which is the only kind used in the
rapid-fring guns and is coming into
favor for those of larger caliber, is
made in fiat yellow strips about ten
inches long, which look like a small
paper ruler, or in hollow cylinders for
all the world like pieces of maccaroni.
In the factory the blocks of powder
are packed into fiat wooden cases lined
with tin. Where the sides of the case
fit on a small slightly raised band of
rubber runs about the edge, making the
box air and water tight when it Is
closed. Thence it is shipped to one of
the government storehouses, of which
there are eight in different parts. of the
country-st Portsmouth, N. H.; Chel-
sea- Mass; Fort Wadsworth, in New
York harbor; Fort Mullin, on the Ches-
apeake; the Norfolk navy yard; Pen
sacola, Fla, and Mare Island, Califor-
MIA
In preparing the heavy charges a
| cylindrical form is used, into which the
powder is carefully laid, first a tier of
black and then many more of the
| brown. II takes more than thousand
| of the big six-sided pieces to carry a
| 13-inch projectile a dozen miles, and
| each piece is laid in by hand with the
greatest nicely and care. When the
| column has reached the proper height
a canvas bag is drawn over it, 1t is
turned upside down, the wires are with
| drawn and the mouth of the big bag is
| tied. Next II Is taken to where the
cartridge shells are standing, the bag
| is dropped in and a small piece Of wad-
ding is placed on top of 1t. The loaded
steel shell is fastened into the end OF
the cartridge case by means of screw
and fits so firmly that nothing but the
charge contained within can drive II
off. Then the whole thing is slipped
into a gun frame of exact bore TO make
sure that 1t fits and will not stick al
the critical moment. Then 1t is ready
for the gun or to be stored in the
watertight magazines of the battle
ships.
United States war vessels OF large
size regularly carry 100000 pounds OF
powder in their magazines. This II
their peace armament and is less thar
half of what they are intended to have
on hand in case of actual or threatened
| hostilities
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29

force an entrance, even at the risk of its
life. Once inside, it makes room for others
of its companions to enter, and then,
gathering up it's abdomen in as small a
space as possible, it assumes the defen-
sive. Two of the hive bees pounce upon
it, and, seizing 1t fiercely, they seek to
find a vulnerable point between the
rings of its body to sting it to death
The attacking bee just as determinedly
struggles to cover every unprotected spot.
If sufficient time can be gained and the
attacking swarm is large enough to force
an entrance, the badly mauled bees that
have not been stung to death will sudden
ly assume the offensive and pursue the
tactics of their enemies. Should the bat
tie go against the attacking body, the
balance of the swarm flies away to seek
safety, and the dead carcasses of their
companions are thrown contemptuousy
out of the hive. But in the event of an
opposite termination of the struggle the
poor inhabitants are slaughtered. When
their fate has been practically decided,
many of them turn traitors to their
cause, and in order to save their own
lives they join the forces of the attack
ing party and display great Vigor in kill
ing their former companions. But there
is honest patriotism even among bees. In
every hive there are some who fight to
the last and prolong the struggle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
ELMHURST.

Mrs. Byron Buckingham is visiting
Scranton friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. S. Pelton, or MOS
COW, called on Elmhurst friends sun
day.
Mr. w. c. Dunning was injured on
Friday last while unloading timber for
the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern company at Scranton. The right
limb was badly bruised. DIR. Leet at
tended the injured member, and Mr.
Dunning is now at his house here.
James McDade, for many years
resident of this place, died at his home
on Saturday. Mr. McDade had been in
feeble health for long time, put was
epparently as well as usual until Fri
day afternoon when severe stroke OF
paralysis resulted in his death on Sat
| urday. lie leaves a wife and seven
children. Funeral and interment at
Moscow this morning.
Rev. C. A. Spalding, who has been
confined to the house with throat trou-
| BILE is able to be out again. His pulpit
was filled very ably on Sunday morn
| ing and evening by Mr. Arthur b..
williams, who is home from Yale COL
| lege on his Easter vacation.
An empty dwelling house, belonging
| to Mr. Hugo Burmeister, of Scranton,
| formerly of this place, was entirely
| consumed by fire Saturday night. The
| fire is supposed to have originated from
| sparks from an engine, as the house
stood very close to the Erie and Wyo-
ming Valley railroad.
Mr.. Harry Evans has leased the
| Bevan farm for a term of years, and
will move his family there April l.
This week will make a number OF
changes among our neighbors. Mr.,
Clark will remove to the Barber farm
near Edwards corners" Mr.. p. Kear-
ney will move in Mr.. Clark's house
Mr.. A. Sholtz will move into the house
lately occupied by J. w, Williams
owned by Mrs. Loveland, and several
other changes will take place
Mr.. Emory Neal and bride have left
here and will make their home in
Scranton. Their friends here wish then
a long and happy life.
Mr.. William Fitzsimmons has sold
his farm to Burke Brothers, and will
make his home at Georgetown after
April /.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church will hold a dim,
social on Thursday evening at the homt
of Mr.. ]. M. Rhodes. Everybody il
cordially invited.
The Cottage prayer meeting of tn,
Baptist church will be held this weel
at the home of Mr.. Edward Seeley ol
Friday night. and will be led by Johi
II. Wilcox.
Mr. NJ. d. l.. Keene is seriously i'll a
his home here. Mr.. Keene is an oil
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
TAYLOR NEWS.
Birthday Anniversary--T Talk of New
HnlI--Personai News.

Master Earnest Caswell was agree
ably surprised at his home on OAK
street last Saturday evening by num-
Der Of friends. The evening was de-
lightfully spent in games and amuse-
ments. The occasion being his l4th
birthday anniversary. Delicious re-
freshments were afterward served.
Those present were Misses Laura
Hatton, Daisy Caswell, Jessie Nicholas,
Eda Hattor, Annie Moreland. Amelia
Caswell, Fila McCovick, May Caswell
and Masters Charles Powell, Herman
Hatton, Earnest Moreland, Willard
Andrews, John Bowen, Earnest cas-
we'll, Thomas Samuels Frederick Cas-
we'll and Patrick McCovick.
Mr., and Mrs. Walter Edwards, Of
Hyde Park, spent Sabbath with the
latter's mother in this place.
Mrs Lobleigh, Of Main street, is rap
idly recovering from her recent sick
ness.
| The Tribune branch office In Taylor
is in the Cobleigh building. Local rep
rescntative E. G.. Evans in charge.
| There is some talk of building new
hall in Taylor.
| Mrs. Daniel Jenkins, of Pttston, is
| visiting relatives in this place.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, or Belle
vue, spent the abbath with the latter
parents.
! Mrs. Joseph Connolly, of Latin, was
the guest of relatives in this place on
| unday.
The looms at the new factory of Han
nick Moore & Co., are nearly all put
! In their places.
Iorwerth Prosser, of Hyde Park, cir
culated among Taylor friends on un-
| day.
The members of the Taylor Reds
base ball club are urgently requested
to attend the meeting which will be
held in the Price library hall on Friday
| evening Conner Davis, manager.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Drake. oi
| I,ackawanna, were the guests OF
friends in this place yesterday