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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
SEN SATION AT ENFIELD.

The usually placid town OF Enfield.
y. c.. was excited and myatified a
short time ago, as never before One
night persons passing along Whitaker
street saw a dead man dressed in white
lying on the ground opposite Meyers
dry goods house Immense sensation
was created, and in few minutes the
whole pOpulace was on the streets An
investigation squad formed, the men,
beTs arming themselves with clubs.
rCcks and pistols. while a man with a
lighted lantern led the van. Cautiously
the squad advanced to the spot. stop
ping every few steps to see if the
corpse moved. AT last the Irish au-
dacity OF Pat Stock asserted iSelf: he
dashed up to the body and found a
sized figure OF man. made of clay,
and sprinkled with -four
Then there was universal disgust
Later it developed that Mr.. Jesse De
Berry, d barber will known in town.
had constructed and set the figure. and
very successfully gulled the commu-
nifty. His work was SO Realistic that
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31

garter-must not be forgotten In
pairs for real use. singly, In yellow, for
luck, the garter is perennial. This year
il is most gorgeous, being covered with
puffings Of chiffon or ribbon in Easter
cOlOrs and further decorated with bows
composed of chiffon. satin ribbon an
inch or more wide, baby ribbon in sa-
tin or velvet and narrow lace, the
latter also being intermingled.
Buckles are also added to many OF
the bows. with pufflngs covering the
elastic. This sounds elaborate, and
the garter thus decorated looks 1t. but
a short study OF the arrangement and
a bit of mental arithmetic proves that
the method is really simple, the ex-
penSe incOnsiderable, and the effect a
fiat contradiction of both deductions
The single garter is presented fol-
luck 1t will call Cupid TO aid the
spinster, young or old. in attaining
within the year that other half" ever
and eagerly expected. Three condi-
tons are necessary, however. 1t must,
be yellow, it must be worn on the left
leg and ii must be-well, the third con-
dtion is only traditional, anyway and
is better not mentioned.
Aluminium is made up into all sort,
OF boxes, trays, cups. baskets, crosses
frames, etc, and these may be prettily
hand painted. Sheets of aluminium,
Ike those of celluloid. may be cut in
to cards, bookmarks, crosses and other
articles and similarly decorated.
A rich-looking gift, costing really
very little. is a work bag OF brocaded
satin, decorated with painted clusters
Of vlolets. 1t is lined with plain satin
of the same color and is supplied with
an encircling row of small pockets.
A souvenir book for the use OF the
amateur photographer is easily made
as follows: Through one end OF each
of twelve OF the cards upon which
photographs are mounted punch two
holes. In one end OF each OF two Sec
lions OF heavy water color paper cut
half an inch larger each way than
the cards, punch two corresponding
holes, lay the cards between these COW
ers and fasten all OF the parts together
with ribbon drawn through the holes
and tied in pretty bow. On tho front
cover paste photograph OF some To-
cality In which there is mutual inter
est, or make pretty wash drawing of
some familiar spot. Underneath des-
ignate the purpose OF the book by the
inscription Camera Gems" or Sum
mer Wanderings." Through the Lens"
or something equally appropriate. The
possessor OF a camera will greatly ap-
preciate such a gift especially il on the
cards are or can be mounted some q
his or her own pct wQ-'
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
The Biggest Bible i'm the World.

Mr.. John Bell of Manchester, ac-
cording to the Home Magazine" has
the honor of owning the biggest Bible
in the world The owner has himself
added pictures and photographs to it
at different times 1t consists OF no
fewer than 80 volumes, which are IL
Illustrated by rather more than 10000
illustrations. The biggest Bible in
regard to dimensions and measure
ment is over 200 years old, and be-
longs to lady residing in Manches-
ter. 1t is feet in length and about
90 inches in breadth. At the office of
the Home Magazine there is a
Bike" in nine volumes, written en-
tirely BY hand. 1t is a genuine curl
osity. and there is not another Bible
like it in the world.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31

! w 4O11 i w 40 y DID Il
MERCY"
arm of her governess. who is that,
Miss Mary? What makes her dress
SO? She has chain az her side,
toow
That is a Sister OF Mercy" answer
ed Miss Mary.
Whose sister," asked Ethel.
"A Sister Of Mercy-a sister to all
who need her"
"A sister to everybody echoed
Etha, looking puzzled
Yes. She spends her life in acts of
mercy to the poor and the rich, too, If
they need her"
Does everybody love her." asked
Ethel. looking after the black gown.
''Oh, yes. People send for her when
they are in distress. A Sister OF Mer-
cy nursed your Uncle Frank when he
was i'll of yellow fever"
the audacity to tell them that he adore
"Oh, 1 wish l was a Sister OF Mer-
cy! said Ethel, as they left the car
riage and entered a shop. but
wouldn't like to wear that dress"
You need not wear it to be u good
nurse"
Well, but want to be a sure
enough Sister OF Mercy. Can't I have
q mark SO people will know it?"
"Oh, yes" said Miss Mary, laughing.
IF you insist upon mark. you can
wear badge on your sleeve. l can
easily make one for you"
On Easter morning Ethel put on the
badge which Miss Mary had made for
her OF beautiful white ribbon AS she
returned from church she found a bird
with broken leg. which she ban
daged. Then she put the little invalid
in box. which Tom called the hos
pital. Easter Monday her first act
OF mercy was to carry dinner to
old Uncle Ebenezer, who was cripple
from rheumatism. He had been her
grandfather's slave, and now lived with
her father at the old homestead, the
Naples.
Look here. Uncle Ebby," said she.
pointing TO her shoulder "Ycu can't
guess what that is, can you?"
NO, honey" answered Uncle Ebby,
already beginning to eat.
1T means I'm Sister OF Mercy" re-
piled Ethel. Il began this Easter.
That is my Easter resolution"
Dat. indeed!" said Uncle Ebby. alb
sorbed In his dinner. rs you gwine
bout nussin' fokes?" he added
No-c," drawled Ethel Mamma
won't lot me do that Maybe I'll do
something after a while for that poor
woman at the wharf; but I'm going to
help everybody here. I'm going to
help Aunt Melindy feed the chickens,
and now will help you scrape lint
Cor yoGr lame foot"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
CIFT-CIVINC AT EASTER.
Practice still Prevails and Very
Pretty Custom.

Practice still Prevails and Very
Pretty Custom.
The old habit OF gift-giving at Easter
IS still alive and 1t is the correct thing
that such gifts should be made by the
hands OF the donor Some OF these are
pretty and comparatively inexpen-
sive
Book and magazine covers made OF
water color paper or art linen are
among the pretty and useful gifts. A
cover for dictionary will serve as a
model. 1t was made OF white water
color paper OF light grade and used
on a pepper covered edition that was
about five inches wide by six long The
paper was first fitted to the covers OF
the dictionary and folded and creased
SO that the surface TO be decorated was
plainly indicated. On one side vas
painted full cluster of forget-me-
nots. On the other was smaller
spray, which occupied two-thirds Of
the space; the remaining third-just
!. IN front Of the back-wss tinted a del
icate gray. on which, In gilt, In fancy
lettering, was the word Dictionary"
Then the cover was again folded over
the volume and this time secured
with mucilage or photographers paste.
Violets or any other blossom pre-
ferred could be used in place OF the
forget-me-nots as decoration. When
linen is used in making book or maya
zine covers embroidery is better, more
satisfactory condition than painting.
Book marks are favorite Easter gifts
and generally hand painted on water
color paper. cellulod or ribbon. y
pretty one Of the first material is COM
posed OF two strips of the paper cut
exactly alike-about an inch and three
quarters wide and five long. On the
center of the under one is "A dainty lit
tie wash drawing: in the center OF the
upper one is cut an oblong opening to
fit the drawing, and on the uncut sur
face is delicately painted bit OF red
and yellow foliage. such as appears in
early spring on some varieties OF trees
and shrubs. From between the ends
OF the pasted strips extend bits Of
fringed ribbon in either OF the Easter
colors-white, yellow or lavender
The special talisman OF Easter-ths
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
DILAPIDATED SAINTS.
They Are to Be Picked" in Lime. Water
Bath.

Many of the saints who are SupDOS
ed 10 adorn the south gable of the
west front of the famous cathedral at
Peterborough are in sad state, and
whcn restored they are to be pick
led, technical process which it IS
hoped will make them climate proof
in future says the London Telegraph.
Their dilapidated state is due to the
weather-imber edaX-and the cOrrO-
sion of the iron clamps which keeps
their members together. st. Andrew
has cost the center of his martyrs
cross, and the damage of this part OF
his paraphernalia is so great that it
can hardly be thoroughly repaired.
One statue identify unknown has
been evidently renewed in the six
teenth century, while another has its
mask entirely gone through the vast
ing influence of a clamp. This doubt
less is the effigy which in a gale some
time ago dropped nearly upon the head
Of Canon mcdonnell. A fourth has
had its caput replaced-it is believed
early in the present century-but the
features are so grewsome and the head
SO diSprOpOrtionate and out of all char
acter with the rest that it is doubtful
whether it will be replaced All the
saints in their lofty positions are more
or less emaciated, and will be "solidi-
fed" by being picked, as in the case
of the aureoled figures in the other
portion of the restored facade; that is
to say. by being immersed for some
time in a lime-water bath.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
GREAT CATTLE QUEEN
is MRS. NAT COLLINS OF THE
STATE OF MONTANA.
She Is Known Far and Near as One
OF tho Most Vigorous. Enterprising
and Admirable Women In America
Gives to Charity.
Especial Letter.

Mrs. Nat Collins of Montana is a
great cattle queen" and presents 4
picturesque figure of the rare and per-
feet western type which is SO fast ma X
ing way for new order of things. She
Is the product of the conditions which
prevailed in the far west on the great
plains many years ago. and the history
OF this woman's stirring. eventful life
reads like thrilling novel. Mrs. Col
Inns owns a vast cattle ranch near
Choteau. little settlement in Mon
tana and she is 20 miles from the
nearest town, Great Falls, and the set
Element of Choteau is - miles from
her ranch, so that she is as remotely
located as ii she did not live in a great.
stirring country of railroads and swift
mails. She raises thousands of cattle,
and every year ships ear loads of them
to the Chicago market, accompanying
them herself and marketing her sales
personality: she is said 10 be the sharp
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
THE MOUNTAIN MEN.
sturdy Pioneers Who Displayed Best
Kind OF Rugged Americanism

AND or Rugged America nisrn.
Uncle John Smith. Uncle Dict:
WootOn. Kit Carson, and many others
played their lives as they staked their
dollars, and it was their pride no: to
hirch wheE the game went against
them. The chief characteristic of the
trapper vas the iron nerve that never
failed, the presence of mind that never
deserted him. Such as he was, he was
always equal to himself, and was at his
best i'll moments Of imminent peril.
What gave him his superiority over the
Indian was his swift determination in
extreme difficulties. which seemed. in
deed. to sharpen his faculties TO the
utmost.
Absolutely Indifferent to paralyzing
superStitiOns, he doubled the Indian sa-
gacity and craft. with infinitely greater
dash and daring. He was prompt to
seize opportunities which the red
braves let slip. EmbOdying the hardi-
hood and dauntless perseverance of the
American character, these trappers
constituted themselves into a faculty
OF state surveyors, and were the yeri-
table makers of the empire of the west
The last OF them had gone some thirty
years ago. having pioneered the way
for the gold seekers and the ranchers
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31

est ''salespersOn" in the business. This
year she brought whole train of cars.
% carriages in all. There were six
cowboys from her ranch attending the
cattle.
Only little of Mrs. Collins roman
tic career can be told here. but enough
can be given to show what her life has
been. Mrs. Collins is now % years
OF age, and she is more active and Wig
OrouS than most women of 20. She
Is tireless worker. and has thai ner-
vou5 temperament which must find
employment to give the mind rest Her
western experience began when she
VAS ten years old, and ever since she
has belonged to the great west and
the windy prairieS. She went through
Denver Col. when that superb great
city contained only one log hut and a
few tents 10 show that it was a settle
ment at all. Years before she was %
she had already made ten trips across
the plains between Omaha and Denver.
acting in the capacity of cook i'm the
wagon train of which her brother was
wagon master. When mining began
10 boom In the west the spirit OF adj
venture seized this woman. and she set
out for the great mining fields of Mon
tana just as they were opening I'D. She
visited BannOch and many other min
ing settlements of the early DAYS. and
she was the very first white woman i'm
Virginia City. She was at what is
now the great city of Helena before
such place was even thought of and
she was there when the town was stalk
ed out and named. and it was at Hell
ena. IN later years that she was mar
iied TO Nat Collins. a we'll known and
wealthy miner. This was 80 years ago
and soon after the young couple left
the mining camps and went into the
wild northern part of Montana and
established themselves in the stock
raising business, Mr.. Collins putting in
the money and Mrs. Collins the brains.
energy and push. They began their
ranch life with $50 head OF stock. The
animals were turned loose upon the
plains and allowed to increase rs. ran
idly as they could under the conditions
and today Mrs. Collins cannot esti-
mate the vast numbers of cattle that
she possesses. No effort is made On
her part TO have them counted-it
would be impossible. Each year she
has as many rounded up as she cares
TO ship TO the market, and the others
are left unmolested to roam over the
plains. The woman has well earned
her odd title of cattle queen for sne
has larger cattle interests than any one
IN the northwest. man or woman. and
her success has been entirely due 20
her own energy and efforts. Mrs. Col
Inns. in spite OF her ranch duties and
the cares of her great wealth. has time
On her hands. and she recently visited
the new mining region near st. Marvs.
Lake Montana. and purchased a great
tract OF land, which she has lust laid
out into town sites and will found a
town to be called Collins City. II is
on the banks OF the lake. rich in cop
per
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
Wonderful Easter Hats
ZITELLA COOKE.

An inquisitive person In New York
city has been examining the Easter
hats. and she says the women of that
city spend 100000 each Easter for
hats. AS for this years variety. she
says:
Il give you my word some OF them
measured two by three feet. II size is
what you are looking for, you will find
it in the April extravaganza-and you
will pay for it. In fact. the hat seems
to be In direct ratio to its traditional
bill. Humility has a way of showing
itself In bushes that cost $14 bunch.
Clever French roses they are. with
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31

While Uncle Ebby was eating. Ethel
filled a basket with lint and set it on
the chimney shelf
Now. Uncle Ebby. listen to me-"
said Ethel. when you are sick in bed
you mustn't call Jake or Tidy or any
OF your grandchildren. I'm to do the
nursing on this plantation, and | want
to call Jake and make him tie string
TO your bedpost, and the other end to
my bedpost. so that you can ring bell
right over my head when you are sick.
You understand"
Jake, Jake" called Ethel. Jake
came when called, and after many
trials arranged an unsightly cOntriv-
ance, so that the pulling of the string
did ring bell just over EthePs bed.
Her brother Tom ridiculed IL. but
mamma said Sisters of Mercy must be
patient under ridicule.
Every night Ethel hung her cloak
near her bedside. ready TO rush out
at the sound OF the bell. One night
Tom played practical joke by ring
ing the bell. but papa's sharp repri-
mand preveute, repetition OF his
mischief
Suddenly one night the bell did ring
long and loud Ethel jumped out OF
bed and in few minutes stood at
Uncle Ebby's bedside. The moonlight
fell on the black face and white head
Shaking his arm with all her might,
she called out. Uncle Ebby. wake up
The old man opened his eyes and
sat up in bed.
Didn't you ring the bell? What is
the NATTER"
"NuthIn' tall" said Uncle Ebby. at
last recognizing the little sister
Suddenly Ethel turned and perceived
a curl OF smoke in the corner Of the
cabin.
What's that, Uncle Ebby? Look!
Look"
"Sump'n a-fiah. sho'r'
And so it was Uncle Ebby screamed
for help. Black and white rushed to
the rescue. Jake and the other men
led the cattle out OF danger. and the
mystery OF the bell was solved when
old Brindle's horns were seen Strug-
CLING with the string, which, in order
to reach up to Ethel's chamber, had
been passed through the COW shed. The
smoke had driven her to the open door,
and in making her way she had caught
her horns in the string. Fortunately
nothing was burned except the corner
OF the shed.
Next morning at breakfast Tom,
who had been very brave in putting
out the fire, said, We'll, Ethel. which
is the Sister OF Mercy. you or old Brin-
dle?"
But papa said, "If she had not been
Sister OF Mercy. there is no telling
what a fire we might have had. and
perhaps poor old Uncle Ebby would
have been burned in his bed. Ethel's
Easter resolution was a noble one, and
l hope it will last until next Easter"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
K. O. T. M.

PLYMOUTH TENT, No. rs;
meets every Tuesday evening at
X. O. t. NJ. hall. d. w. Iacoby,
Com. Frank Wheeler, Record
Keeper.
WIDE AWAKE HIVE, No. 81,
L. O. I. NJ; meets every Mon
day night at X. O. 7. M. hall on
Michigan street. Mrs. Cora
Hahn, Com. Bessie Wilkinson,
Record Keeper.
HIVE No. rs, L. O. T. NJ; meets
every Wednesday evening in X.
O. 7. NJ. hail. Mrs. w. Bur
kett, Com.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31

piano practice. and asked so many
questions that an old sea captain who
lived near her home gave her the name
of Little Conundrum.
Some days before Easter she went
with her governess into the city. and
saw a woman attired in a black gown.
a black bonnet and black veil Inside
the bonnet she wore a closely fitting
cap, not at all like widows cap.
OH exclaimed Ethel, Selling the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31

Children-"Oh, papa. do tell us A
story. real made-up one. you know"
rather" But. bless you, my dears. |
can't make up storieSw The Mother
What about those explanations Won
have given me about being detained so
late by business and at the club?"-
Judy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

HYPERION LODGE, No. III;
meets every Monday night in
Castle Hall. VIM. F. Young,
c. c. Cal Switzer, X. of Il.
and S.
HYPERION TEMPLE, Rath-
bone Sisters; meets first and third
Fridays of each month. Mrs.
Chas. Mclaughlin, E. c.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31

such a natural look that the Fifth
avenue bee pauses to sip OF their
painted honey. The price of single
hat, to be really swell. must be at least
s35. After that. anywhere into the
hundreds Fifty dollars is by no means
an uncommon price for New York
woman to pay for hat that takes her
fancy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
WOODMEN CIRCLE.

PLYMOUTH GROVE, No. 6:
meets every Friday evening at
Woodmen hall. Mrs. Lena Ul-
rich, Worthy Guardian. Mrs.
Chas. Hammered, Clerk.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.

Meets first and third Wednesday
evenings of each month in K. of
p. hall. J. o. Pomeroy, {. {,
L. Rotzien, Clerk,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
ETHEL'S EASTER.

THEL lived on the
Seashore-that part
OF the Alabama
coast which the
Mobilians call "Oy-
er the Bay"-and
she visited Mobile
rarely except dur
ing Christmas and
Easter. She was a
busy little girl.
with lessons and
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
WIDE AWAKE HIVE, No. 81
ROYAL ARCANUM.

Meets first and third Wednesday
evenings of each month in Simons
hal. ]. c. Jilson, Regent. B.
!. Lauer, Sec.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
FORESTERS.

PLYMOUTH COURT, No.14oo;
meets the second and fourth Fri
day evenings of each month in X.
of P. hall. c. M. Slayter, {. r.
Ed Reynolds, Sec.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
MODERN WOODMEN.

Meets second and fourth Thursdays
IN h. of p. hall. a. Skunk,
Venerable Consul. c. l.. Swift
ger, Clerk.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
The Eternal Question.

She wonder why you ever mar
ried me-" He-'Because I tbought I
loved you, OF course. Did you get
the notion that it was to pay a bet p"
Indianapolis Journal
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
BEN HUR.

Meets every Tuesday. w. H..
Cove, Chief. Chas. Tibbetts,
Scribe.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
MODERN SAMARITANS.

Meets second and fourth Wednes-
day evening in w. 0. w. hall.
S. b. Tanning, Pres. ]. A
Skunk, Sec.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
PLYMOUTH COMMAND'RY
ODD FELLOWS.

LODGE, No. OIL;
meets every Thursday evening at
their lodge rooms on Michigan
street. G. F. Schearer, y. O..
Chas. Bushman, Sec.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
G.. A. K.

MILES II. TIBBETTS POST,
g. a. r., meets every first and
third Tuesday evenings in Simons
hall. w. Kelley, Com. Charles
Wilcox, Adit.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
Society Directory.
MASONIC.

PLYMOUTH Kill WINNING
LODGE, No. I4o, F. and A. NJ;
meets first and third Friday eve
nings of each month. VIM.
II. Conger, W. NJ. John Corba-
ley, Sec.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
MARSHALL COUNTY PHYSL
CLANS ASSOCIATION.

Meets first Tuesday in each month.
Jacob Kaszer, M. D., President.
Novitas B. Aspinall. M. D., Sec.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31
COLUMBIAN LEAGUE

Meets Thursday evening, every
other week, 7.So p. M, in Bis
sell hall. Vert \. Beldon, Com
mander. Alonzo Stevenson, Pro-
vOSt.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31

SILVER STAR LODGE, Daugh-
tiers of Rebekah; meets every
Friday evening at |. O. o. F.
hall. Mrs. !. E. Ellis, \. g.
Miss Emma Zunbaugh, Y. O..
Miss y. Berkhold, Sec.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-31

PLYMOUTH CHAPTER, No.
40 r. y. NJ; meets second Fri
day evening of each month. !.
c. Jilson, II. P. II. B. Reeve,
Sec.