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

some drafts. They have not seen him
since but they been called upon 10 pay
for the drafts.
There is ali kinds of war talk. One
day report is circulated that Spain has
capt urtd an American ship and another
that the United states has sent out
troops. The people are ready for any
news that sounds like var.
IA order has been given that the
cUrtew law snail be read at least twice
a week iu every public school IN Denver,
Colo, and that It's provisions be strictly
enforced hereafter, that boys and girls
may be kept off the streets in the
evening.
The Modern WOOdmen Of America
initiated seven candidates last night
This insurance society is making rapid
strides in the way of getting members.
At It's present gait it will not be long
until it will be the largest III point of
mem bers of any insurance society in
Plymouth.
\ New York bride, who began keep
ing accounts soon after her marriage,
has the following entries In her account
book: January 2 -RecIved from BERTHE,
500. January Spent it all. 3" She had
trouble about balancing an account like
that.
Ed kepler of Plymouth, was arraingned
before Mayor Suman last evening
charged with riding on the Fort Wayne
road without paying fare He was given
fine of 81 and COSTS. In default OF
payment he was sent TO Jail and Will
! work out TIE fine OH the Streets
Valparaiso DAILY Post,
The latest fad among the girls is to
secure brass button worn by soldier
in the late war and have it mounted as
hat PIN. Really this is sensible fad
| and the girls of Plymouth should adopt
it. a button that has been through
the war" is no mean relic. If it has
been battered by bullet, or If it has
history so much the better
The remains of Dung Smith who
was killed III the wreck on the Lake
/ Erie road WednesdayatW alhertOn were
brought to Plymouth yesterday on
the 9.5o train, and taken home to his
= in Dlutnn,th
crowd was at the depot when the train
arrived. Much sympathy is expressed
by the people for the parents, who are
highly respected people of Plymouth
About fifty of the neighbors and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Nyhart
gathered at the home of their daughter
Mrs. Poor last night and completely
surprised Mr. and Mrs. yhart. The part, y
was given in honor of her 54th. birthday.
Every body enjoyed the evening In
social chatting, telling old time
experiences and in singing. A delightful
repast was served of which all pertook
heartily. Such gatherings have a
tendency of building up sociability and
friendship. Long live Mr.. and Mrs.
Nyhart is the wish OF many friends.
The township assessor comes around
next month. Besides his ordinary du-
ties ne will collect the dog tax right on
the shot. lie will hold out his hand for
the sum of one dollar on each male dog
and two dollars on each additional male
and three dollars on each female dog a
man owns or harbors around his prem
ises. This law Is imperative. There is
no escape except by death either of the
dog or owner. An attempt to avoid
this tax is crime next to murder
| hanging, penitentiary and fine are the
penalty. In this great, free country,
where there is supposed to exist in
every nook and corner an over supply
of combnstible patriotism, not even a
little dog escapes the tax collector. Our
fOrefathers threw over whole cargo of
tea for less oppressive law than that
From Saturdays Daily.
Mud? Don't mention it.
See Bucks new ad in this paper.
, Z. w. Whitaker went to Burr Oak
today to visit friends over Sunday.
, Dave NAVIGATOR of Argos was il
the city today on business.
Elias Hess, of Argos was in the city
today on business.
| DIR. Richey of Donaldson was in the
city today on business.
Plymouth Chapter Il. A. Nj. held an
interesting lodge session last night.