Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-08-05

1t has been some time since I've
ventured into print but l feel it a
duty that l owe my friend John G.
Davis to acquaint the public with his
sudden jump into prominence.
The South Bend Tribune devotes a
quarter of column of its editorial
space eulogizing our Mr.. Davis and
commencing him to the republicans of
the state as an ideal county chairman.
Among other things it says:
"Mr. Davis is first of all patriotic
American citizen. Next to that he is
republican and with his republican
ism is coupled the belief that to be sue.
cessful labor is essential. not intermit-
tent labor but inCeSSant labor.
CAS- chairman of the republican CEN
tral committee Mr.. Davis is untiring in
his Jealous work for the success of his
party and If Marshall county does not
60 republican next fall it will not be
for lack of energy on the part of the
chairman.
"Mr. Davis does not perform his du-
ties entirely by Inviting the voters of
his county to come to him. He goes to
them, mingles with them, drives into
the country and holds meetings with
them and they appreciate the attention.
In this way he has created a deep re.
publican sentiment that is going to
have telling effect when the votes are
counted next November.
Indiana county chairmen ought to
visit Marshall county and become &C
quainted with John G. Davis and his
Now look here, John, we were not
aware that you were such a mingler,
that you were out over the country.
giving love feasts, trotting babies On
your knees and such things. You
ought to be candidate for office. WHY
don't you take Brother Mickey along
with you? With proper instructions
on your part our friend Mickey could
cudgel the infants and praise their
to such an extent as to palliate
his short comings. Furthermore, that
comprehensive smile Of Mickey's which
he has brought into play since his NOM
inatiOn would be source of inspiration
to you as you drive hither and thither
'deep republican sentiment"
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By the way, our friend John Davis
has good eye for business and / want
to give him due credit. He has not
only been noticed by the South Bend
Tribune but l am told that he recently
received letter of congratulations
from President Mckinley. Through
the kindness of mutual friend | am
enabled to give it publication. 1t is as
follows:
Executive Mansion, July 15.-My
Dear Friend John: | received direct
as to your wonderful "still
hunt campaign in Marshall County
last week and | hasten to extend con-
gratulations. l telegraphed the South
Bend Tribune to give you a puff as |
truely believe that a compliment be-
slowed upon you is compliment to
the Marshall County republicans. In
fact it is generally recognized here that
you are the whole thing and I'm half
inclined to believe that the vote in
November will indicate as much.
hear you are telling good stories
about Heny Clay and Daniel Webster,
that you have pictured to them the
downfall of the Carthagenians and
given the biography of Miltiades, but
you plucked the green persimmon when
you told'em that John Bunyon's
"Pilgrims Progress" would set'em right
on the money question.
Now, John, did have some fear as
TO the success of the Marshall County
ticket but since you have been wading
through corn fields and huckleberry
certainly believe that the
republican ticket will receive some
votes.
How is Alderman Dickinson? Sup
pose he still manipulates the city
Well must close as Mark " ants me
20 sanction one of his schemes Tai Tai
am, VIM. MCKINLEY.
Z. S.-Say John, l wish you would
send me your tintype at your earliest