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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30

DIR. Wilson and John Hay went to
New Carlisle today This is the city in
which the former first began to practice
medicine.
d.. Walker of Bryant, South Dako-
ia, arrived last evening and is visiting
his brother T. NJ Walker. The family
have reunion at F. NJ. Walkers place
in the country
Marriage licenses issued December "a
Daniel w. Miller and Bertha G. Pippen
ger: Justin Z. Myers and Bessie May
Chase; Willis E. Troyer and Blanch
Fitz; Oliver Brumbaugh and Anna Til
lie Baugher; Monroe Plummer and
Nora T.. Wilson.
Clarence Kirkland, Muncie bartender
was found dead in a corn shock, few
days after Mrs. Louisa StolZ. of Port
land, was murdered. A story connects
the two murders and 1t is possible that
Musser and Marshall will be tried fol
the Kirkland murder.
The holiday passenger traffic has al
ready commenced with rush and from
now on for the next few days, trains
that arrive on time will be the exception
Extra coaches are in great demand and
seats especially in the through trains
are at premium. All heavy trains
are run double headed
In letter received from his brother
in the Philippines, Frank Boss finds 6
theatre bill which is certainly curiosi-
ty both in composition and substance
Among the attractions given on thu
program is found comic antics by tn,
clowns. triple trapeze by the boys, SOM
erssults by the company and overtUres
by the band.
Plymouth merchants have come tt
realize that the Independent Office il
where they may expect artistic advertis
ing displays, as we'll as artistic job print
ing. There is nothing that impresses tn,
public so we'll as advertising, embelish
ed such that it talks to the observer
An advertisement thrown together b,
per man is rather detriment to
business concern than a help. 1t i
well for every one to give such matter
| their careful attention.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Death of Mrs. Ed. Shearer.

Mrs. Ed. Shearer, nee Daisy Harris,
died Saturday evening at her home in
west Plymouth The death was 81 dden
and impells universal mourning in
Plymouth. Mrs. Shearer's age was Il
years, was the daughter of John Harris
and was born and raised in our city.
She leaves on earth, besides her hus-
band, two little children, one about four
years old and the other hardly week
of age.
The funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Zilmer at the Church of God. Her re-
the community.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Arrested at south Bend

A man giving his name as John Mo-
ran, but who has gone under the names
of w. w. Williams, John McGuran, j i,
w. Dreyden, ct al, was arrested at
South Bend Friday on the charge of
having swindled pensioners by repre-
senting himself to be an agent of the
United States pension department.
The government officials claim he is
noted CROOK and are jubilant over his
capture.
He operated In Northern Indiana this
month, though it is not known that he
swindled anyone in Marshall county.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Michael Milner Hangs Himself.

Michael Miner, young married
man, % years of age, hung himself in
the wagon shed at his place six miles
north of Plymouth. He and his brother
in law, Charles Conner, intended to
come to Plymouth Monday. Mr.. Conner
stopped for him that morning, when his
wife informed him that he was Oat at
the barn. She went for him and found
him hanging. Mr.. Conner cut him
down and notified the coroner who held
an inquest this afternoon. Deceased
had been IN poor health and was de-
spondent. He was cousin to Ely Mil
democratic convention for county clerk.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
A Baby Found in LOganspOrt.

LoganspOrt. ind, Dec 4.-Tuesday
night woman stepped into the toilet
room at the Panhandle station in this
city and discovered a bundle lying in
one corner of the room containing 9
baby boy, about three days old wrapped
in an old white wool shawl. The in
FAINT was turned over to Mrs. Charles
Kleckner, of this city, who asked tt
care for it. The police have no clew
The discovery was made shortly after
the arrival of the local passenger trair
from the east, and some think it wa
brought in by some one on that train
who left few minutes after on thu
train for Chicago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Amount for ReliefOf Poor.

The state board Of charities has just
issued its report based upon reports
made by each of the l,0l6 township
trustees of Indiana. A summary of
some of the information given shows
the following facts:
There were 1918 persons aided by
the township trustees. This is one per
son IN every go, according to the census
of 1890, which is used as basis of cal.
culation throughout the report. These
receivsd relief to the value of 1915, 206.-
90. Of these 1880 received help for
three month or more to the to al
amount of S228,349 so. This means
that 70 percent Of the aid given was
permenent relief 1t Is a striking fact
that large number of families receiv-
ed aid for from 30 to 80 weeks in the
year at from 81 to SO each week. n OF
wlthstanding the increased assistance
required by reason of the requirements
of the compulsory education law, 1924
less children under 16 years of age were
aided than last year. here were q,
844 persons between the ages of 16 and
60-the period when most people are
self-supporting- relief. There
were 1858 NAL IS over 81 years helped
The number of males and females re-
lieved was nearly equal. Of those as
sisted whose occupation is given, by
far large majority were laborers. the
numbers being 9,477.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
For Township Reform.

A legislative bill prepared by Judge
l.. j. Hackney, Of the supreme court
was considered at meeting of the ex-
ecutiye committee on county and town
ship reform at Indianapolis. The meas
ure places township trustees on sslar-
les, the amount each is to receive being
apportioned according to the popula
ton of the township. In the smaller
townships the salaries are fixed at Sl0(
year. In Center township, Marion
county, the bill allows salary of $2,OO(
a year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
From Monday Daily.

Will Martin is at home.
Harold Underwood is reported quite
sick.
The young son of John Butler is re-
ported quite sick.
Miss Lilly Maxey, who teaches in
Elkhart is visiting at her home in this
city.
Henry Smith, of Fonde, Iowa, who
has been visiting here, returned home
today.
VIM. EVERY is attending the Trus-
tees and Teachers association meeting
at Indianapolis.
Miss Maud Vanscoik, of North Lib
erty, is visiting her cousin, Florence
Vanscoik, of this city.
f. NJ. White and p. A. White. of
Lapaz, were the guests of s. T.. Jack
son and family yesterday.
Chas. Turner made business trip to
Indianapolis today. His son, Levi
went with him as far as Argos.
Ed, George and Bert Hubbard, form
erly of this city, are visiting here They
will return to Chicago tomorrow.
Rev belong and wife left this
morning for Grand Rapids. Mich, where
they Will remain and visit week.
George s. Cox gave a big family din
ner at his place in the country yester
day, forty-one or two being present.
VIM. Dorns and wife, of Chicago, lef
today for that city, having spent Christ
mas with Mr. and Mrs. III. B. Allen.
Mrs. ID. A Anderson, of South Bend
who has been the guest of Grant Hsne
and wife, left for Argos this morning.
w. ID. Elder and wife, of Kalamazoo
Mich, left for their home today, afte
visiting Frank Forbes and wife of thi
city.
Mrs. S. G.. Wiser, of Rochester, an,
Mrs. A. E. Wise, of Argos, were tn
guests of j. b. Nellsns and wife yes
terday.
Mics Cora POwnall returned to he
home in Rochester this morning, afte
visiting Misses Eunice and Florenc
Porcher.
Fl. l. Foglesong left this morning fo
Rowan on business. His two son,
! Hugh and Fred, accompanied him a
far as Rochester.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Indiana Inklings.

Big fox drive in Wabash county, Dec
18th.
Auburn Dispatch says Judge w. l..
Penfield will be put up for United
States senator in case of a deadlock.
Commissioner Brown, Wells county
introduced a resolution before the
board to have the county offices inves-
tigated. The other two commissioners
opposed it. 1t is alleged that ring OF
office holders is in control. The people
are demanding an examination.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
From Saturdays Daily.

Thomas O'Donnel will celebrate his
84th birthday today.
The Bert Now farm near Msxen-
kuckee has changed hands.
S. S. Stsley is visiting his daughter
Mrs. Rev. Carey, of Larwlll.
Henry Hummel ia visiting Lis child
in the mute school at Indianapolis.
Mrs. Lena Foley is quite sick at hel
home in the southwest part of the city
H.G. Patton left this afternoon for q
weeks visit at his home in Hammond
Ind.
Henry Styles is back from Philadel-
phia and will spend the rest of the win
ter in Plymouth.
Mr. and Mrs. John Grise and SOL
George went to Indianapolis today Il
visit the lstter's sister in the mute
school.
Chas. Boyer left for Chicago las
night. He will join a company In tina
city and remain with them during tn
year so.
The noon Vandalia train was delayed
TODAY on account of fire in one of tn
cars which caught from the heating aP
psratus.
Nichols Daniel and wife, of Senic
county. Ohio. left for home today afte
visiting Thos. Cole, of this city. Mrs
Daniel was In her maiden days resi-
dent of Marshall county, but this is ne
first visit to her old home within thirt
years.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Gbe Jnoepenoent
LOCAL BREVITIES.
From fridays Daily.

From rridays Daily.
Forrest Pontius returned from Mich
igan City today.
Edward Kinsey arrived from Illinois
today. He is visiting relation near
Burr Oak.
Mrs. j. A. Orr of Montpelier is in the
city visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Palmer.
Miss Hattie Howard left this morn
ing for New York where she will make
an extended visit.
Mrs. Mary Coleman of Laporte is the
guest of Mrs. \. Spencer six miles
south of this city.
License appearing on the marriage
record for Dec. %, John L. Rhoades and
Estella CRUDE.
Jerry Bottorff begins 4 series of pro-
tracted meetings at the Bllssfeld
church this evening.
Jacob Cast, Of Newton Kansas, is Wis
ting his brother Peter Cast and other
relation In this county.
Peter and Theodore Miller of Kisby
Ohio, are the guests of their relatives
John Miller and family of this city.
Eunie ochutt of Sulphur Springs, o..
is making an extended visit with Got
lieb Schaal in the country near this city
Thomas Buckley has purchased the
F.'E. earn property OH Plum street
He will move into it the first of mex
month.
Mrs. Claud Pierce arrived from Ha
gerstown last evening and Is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. tt Winnings
of this city.
Misses Mabel JacOby and Ruth Thorn
son arrived last night from Terre Haut'
where they have been attending TIT
State normal,
Charles Wink went to indianapolis
this morning where he will make set
Element with the State treasurer TO
Marshall county.
J. Fisher has sold his barber shop t
Lew Suit and Henry Hawkins. Tn,
business will be continued under tn
name of Suit & Hawkins.
Peter Hank is expected home from
Chicago this evening. III. E. II alter
man has purchased the general store a
Twin Lake. He took possession tn
first of this month.
A big passenger rate war is one o
the coming events of the near future
In fact, it is already stated that rate
between Chicago and the eastern cite
have been cut fully so per cent, tn
bulk of the business being done b
scslpers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
DRINKS PROPOSED IN COURT.
Peculiar Trial of a Bank Case In Lake
Vile, Ind.

Peculiar Trial of a Bank Case In Lake
Vile, Ind.
Lakeville, Ind, Dec. "a .-The first Law
suit at which defense was made since
the new justices of the peace were in
stalled into Office, took place on Wednes
day. The suit was brought by the Bre
meD. Ind, bank against George Briner
on two notes given for a patent right
the amount involved being Sl24.
The trial dragged and the attorneys
and jury being weary, it is said one OF
the attorneys proposed rest and drinks
and that the drinks were bought in g
saloon near by. The attorneys and the
court took cigars. The trial was again
started and ran along until o'clock
when the case was given to the jury. The
latter wrestled with it until IL O'Clock
and then agreed to disagree.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Christmas at the Jacoby Church.

The ST. Johns Sunday school held its
Christmas exercises Sunday evening.
The church was crowded. There VAS
q medium sized cedar tree on the two
front corners of the stage, and bell
made of cedar suspended from the CELL
ing over the middle under which the
children stood to sing and speak. The
service was of more than ordinary mer-
it, and enjoyed and appreciated by all
who attended. After the songs and reel.
tstions each scholar received treat of
candy and nuts.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Death of Ruth Warnes.

Dwight l.. Dickinson received word
Friday night of the death of his grand
daughter, Ruth Warnes, in Chicago.
Ruth was about two years of age. She
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Warnes, formerly of this city. She has
many to mourn her death in Marshall
county. Profoundest sympathy is ex-
tended to the bereaved parents.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
i r. Howell Sole Owner Again.

j. b. Bowel purchased the interest
that Mr. Marsh had i'm the Ross House
Thursday and is again the sole owner
of this popular hostelry. Mr.. Marsh
left Friday evening for his former
home in Muncie, lad.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Slater and Allison Plead Not Guilty.

Harry Slater and "Y ock" Allison, al
legged robbers of the Ricnland, Mich,
bank, were srrsigned before Judge
Buck in che Kalamazoo circuit court
Thursday morning and both pleaded
not guilty. Their bail was fixed at
5000.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21
y PluclIy Wo,na,

Mrs, ". II. Wilcox of Los An,,o,o.
mas two United States flags hvinn r' w.
lront OF her house at Sa5 Golden ar ~
nue. Tho other day tall sw,rt ,n
opahlard came to the door, at a ti,ne
whell she was alone in the honse AMY
commanded that the flags lo hauled (lo' ''l'
u nlr t: wilcox frightened him AWAY with WI n,
d. tlny nickel plated bicycle wro m,ln
"hlch She pointed suddenly at him Ill., ILL.,
a. d , revolver He went away snrlv i and
glowerlng She watched him down. ' .h
s'r Ct, until he was Joined by another 'n -
h t,s'dA : ana s as big as himself. The tw r'9
had a conference. Then tbnv o+t no .wo
a flank moment. The Los An .re1lliPted
a PRESS says: 1.-The second man sno,lnd
s,,ut inc side of the house, whjle tba
A 'lso m1rched boldly up to the door, aro
1rl"os' before ne reached it tho pluclxv
Won burst it suddenly omen rl any
mden a wild yell polcd her shin 'inu
T right under his nose. Like Ma,,I
WAN coyote, there was onlv A " a. narh
a. tlo landscape to indicate which di
&c, oc.'on the Spaniards flying foots n ul,
lad taken Since yesterday M 1Uo'S W!,
ok -;t, mas Reinforced her monkey wre mai
Win an auxiliary battery, CON- 81 s tlencn
six shooter" consisting OF
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21
The NOnchalant Canton Merchant.

frequently on entering Canton
shop you will find its. owner with a
book in ono hand and pipe or fan in the
other and wholly absorbed in his studies.
You will be doomed to disappointment
II you expect the smoker to start I'D at
once, all smiles and blandness, rubbing
MS hands together as he makes q shrewd
guess as to what he is likely to take out
ol you and receiving you with obse-
I =, or with rudeness according
~. quito the reverse
Your presence is apparently unnoticed
u u,iless you happen to lift anything.
ihch you hear that the fan has been ar
rested and feel that q keen eye is bent
"a your movements all the while. But
=. =: IS not Until you inquire for some ar
s "a mat tho gentleman, now certain
'ii"t you mean to trade will rise with
out hustle from his seat, show you his
goods or state the price he means to
seli at, with a polite yet careless air
winch plainly says, IF it suits you, we
make an exchange. Through China
With Camera"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21

In earning money for charitable Dur
poses women should be very careful tina,
they do not deprive some one else Of 9
necessity. 1t is not so necessary that We
should endure bodily fatigue az II is
that we should give unscltishlv and
wisely. l once wanted some money to
help a poor family, so i,arocdia4c1v,
Went to work and did NY wasbin~
and ironing, saving $3.50. bonght
some provisions for the family. b,7t
While down town to yet tho, T
passed a glove counter and purchased q
par OF gloves, which / really did NOT
need as was well supplied Onreturn.
ing mono ted my father how self sac.
rlllclng l had been to do the v.asb;n,.
ana ironing, when, to my SURPRISE bo
gravely repriinandcd mo. "It would
nave been bettor,' he said, "to have Loft
, TN, woman who needed and cyncctod
'ho washing to do her work az 1c,,,1
ana Tor you to have taken the glove MON.
cy ana bought provisions for tho Moody
l'i'llly' slncc then have bee, carnf,,1
70 consider different sides Of the o17ns-
cioh before attempting to raise nnno,-
l q charitable purposes that I nav NOT
ma myself "robbing Peter to paw paul a"
Wing in Houselceper
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21

The latest levy women b,ro
tne masculine wardrobe bas h w a,"ae on
qd by the fair mattresses Of En 'rln mead,
th Island 1t is the approprjat tia ana St
the long overcoat. Wber paopria'lon of
aoopted special coat-tbo oa i,.on nave
lor riding to hounds, which '' -, coat
ON horsobac,, 10 a worn comfortably while
venicnt that 10 eur" I mas been found SO con.
ed for 'm matthias 1T has been generally adopt.
seiva a1i morning wear-women hana
inc # " pc th inc Chesterfield, and adant'
ar e ~ 10 thelr needs use it when th p.-
IT, o moving about before or after rid i,,ey
t TO EWES 8 ''; a plquant, mamish anDaarnm n.
'1o a. s1isht and pretty woman ana , '9,9
th"u be used for other oc ,'a Mill
',1''' lor which it was originnll, s
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21

u;o raus ana 1ancies, multiform and w.
ried III their scope, are usually wclcor'
gu WIN intense pleasure by NV lod,,
ana her coterie. At present sbc h 1',s y
ngw one simple and inoi1ensiyc in H.
SELL put the knowledge that if is "+h ~.
.nlig ana the practice thereof aro ' Nv
a mol Iio heisht OF bliss Wenow greet ono
a a;,1 by shaking the left hand p S,so
h 1ius lily, ur1 supreme mark of the blucst
that !; presiding originated in tho idca
,neart ~ as was nearest the heart, and So
formal grasp Of the hand. and ,,,,, 'i',o
We or some of us, wished tn T., T. '"'oiy
thing IL little different from tho "o on anlle-
ny run Of mortals, and so to, I.'. it
mode OF showing our distincti,.o ' .iiS
~ superiority. No mnttor r' 'n'.
Jao t''sos pelll, it is au fait, and 81 '"n
40 lt'-New Orleans Picayune ,''''' ~ we
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21


Mrs. Zerriah Gould Mitchell ~ T,
dian princess, died at her donob :,
homo in North Abingdon, Mass ro
Gently at the age of 81. She had liv ,o
on the shore of Lake Assawamsct obont
Az miles from Boston, for MANY voars
She and her children were tho oniv Iiv
ing descendants of the Indian chicftain
Massasolt whose tribe at one time nnm.
oered 81, 600. Massasoit always remain.
ca friendly to the colonists in the faco
OF many wrongs received at their band s'
nerrlah Mitchell was descended fro,,
Massasoit through his daughter Ann Gln
VINO married Tuspaguin, known in Tndi
an history as ''The Black Sachcm - cho
was educated and before her marri,I, ,o'
IN 1924, taught in q private school s w.
Boston. OF her 10 children Int IT, fa, 49,
are living. One of her daughters No.
!inda' whose Indian name is Tewenlomo
Is a familiar figure in Boston, where she
goes to sell the fancy baskets mado ' hv
herself ana her sister. They live in thair
mothers old house and cultivate 81 sor vnelr
acres of land. '' ''0' efaA
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21

signs seem most appropriate. Ivory
shaded and lined with ecru and choco-
late is another pattern for desk appoint
ments, and there are even bureau sets.
jewel boxes collar and cuff cases and
powder boxes brought out now in differ
ent tints Of this decorative leather. For
a study or for library appointments the
shades chosen are variations OF russell
and hunters green. There is no relief
work in this decoration. 1t is fiat,
smooth and silky, looking ungrained in
the reppcd surface, as though of woven
texture. For purses and jewel cases,
corners of silver gilt are set on and or.
nate letterings and crcsts are used TO
give it individuality. The photograph
frames arc especially pretty and can be
had from $3 up. Very small purses and
cardcases can be got for from 81. so up
to $20.-New York Sun.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21

At the organizing of the club some
what original and helpful method of
study was adopted. Instead Of the usual
reading and discussing the members
made as exhaustive study of the plays
and characters as possible, each young
woman making out Il series Of questions
for the next meeting, to be asked rs a
drill and test of knowledge The plan
proved so interesting that the originators
decided to publish the questions in the
form OF a game. This was done on the
Saturday before Christmas and by
Wednesday all expenses We're paid.
"A second edition was issued u little
later and orders came in SO rapidly that
the large stores took up the sale Of the
novel educational scheme, and the re-
turns made were highly satisfactory to
the members of the Shakcspcarcan club.
The game j. very like the game Of au-
thors, and may be played by any num-
Der OF people. There are six or more
questions on each card, and 60 cards in
q pack. For example, the cards read |
What woman lost her mind after the |
Heath of her father and developed
tondness for flowers and singing?'
Who said Rich gifts wax poor when
,lvcrs prove unliind?' " "In what play
vas Edwin Booth best known" Tie
answers head each card. Chicago
Times Herald.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21

II the Spanish sneaks harbor an,
thoughts that with the regular troops
absent from these Northern states they
can land an invading force here in New
England unknown TO the people, they
should DE informed that Uncle sam is
still keeping house in New England and
that he has left few men at home to
do the farming and cut the hay and
grain this fall. They are good men
with pitchforks as were their Revolu-
tlonary ancestors. Spain had better
not waste any time or attention in wag-
ING war on New England.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-05-21
She Is a Bicycle Dortor.

The newest profession for progressive
women hereabout is that of bicycle doc
Tor. She does not go about tinl5cring
wheels, but rides up and down the high.
ways and byways literally Cooking for
trouble " When she finds it, she at once
sets about to lessen or remove it, In her
KIT she carries surgical and medical
necessities, and the victims of headers
ana COLLISIONS are her mutton. She does
not pretend to cure them all on the omen
road, but she is prepared to take the
stltch Ill time that lessons present and
subsequent suffering New York LET.
Ter