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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
Reminiscent.
BY G., ii, REEVE.

Reading of the snow falls in the
northwest recalls the fall of 1871. On
the Sd day of October in that year, from
the Wabash river to Lake Michigan the
snow was three feet deep on level all
over this section of the country. Some
OF 1t laid on over a week and there was
sleighing most of that time. 1t frOZe
every night, thawing in the day time,
and rode iii sleigh quite comfortably
six days after the fall. OF course, it
was phenomenal meteorological o.
currence. 1t completely buried many
sheep and hogs Hogs ran wild here
hen in the woods and fattened them
selves in the fall on mast. | remember
helping to shovel out some sheep and
hogs and getting them to the
barn and under shelter, with the snow
up TO my waist; first hunting them up
and then breaking a way for them with
horses hitched TO big, OLD fashioned
sled with long runners. | can see tn
horses now as they looked plunging and
snOrting, and the snOs plllng up before
and onto the sled. But a few lines
back and forth made pasSable road.
The hogs and sheep followed it easily
occasionally one plunging sldewise to
bury itself IN the snow, and husiling
back into the track. Fifty eight years
ago, and We are near the end OF the
nineteenth century, How very few of
the people l knew then, who walked up
are left. feel almost like one Who is
alone some times; still, the ola forms
and faces and surroundings live in the
mem Dry, and often come back TO ne.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

There is considerable talk just now
that Mortimer Nye, of LapOrte, will be
cratic ticket. A man who is intimately
acquainted with Mr.. Nye says the for
mer lieutenant governor has great de
sire to be governor of Indiana, but will
not run on the Chicago platform and
Organism. AS long as free silver is an
issue in Indiana this friend of Mr.. Nye,
who speaks authOritatively, says that
the Laporte man will keep out of poll
tics.-IndianapOlis News.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
Shot His Brother.

Charles Carts n, living near the Bliss
vile church near Fyner, was accident
ally shot last FRIDAY by his brother
while the TWO were out hunting
Charles, who is about 20 years old, was
beating about the bushes when a rab-
bit spraDg up ard his brother not know
ing just where he was fired. The fine
shot struck him in the face and should
ers, one penetrating the tongue and an
other the eyeball DIR. Viets was called
upon to care Tor tne young man and it
is not knewn whether the eye can be
saved or not.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
REASONS FOR OPPOSING WAR.

The Springfield Republican puts
the matter this way:
Those who say that no one who
urges that this wicked war be stop
ped can love his country or be any
thing but a despicable traitor, who
for some mysterious reason prefers
horde of brown men on the other
side to his own kinsmen and coun-
trymen, ought to be ready to show
wherein stopping the war would in
Jure our country. Putting aside all
questions of right and wrong, con-
temptuously ignoring, like good old
Anglo Saxons, the rights of an IN
ferior race, consider only the inter-
ests of the United States.
1. The Philippines forcibly an
nenexed will cost more than they
are worth.
2. They will increase our future
liability to war.
8. They will weaken the strong
military position of the United
States.
4. They will make vast per-
manent increase in the army and
navy necessary
5. They will burden the United
States with taxes incurred for the
benefit of capitalists.
Leave out of account the threat
ened injury to republican institu-
tons, as "mere sentiment" and these
five substantial common sense rea-
sons ought to make every patriotic
American vote against forcible an
nexation, even if the moral code to
which President Mckinley referred
when he spoke of criminal aggres-
sion, did not exist.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
A CHANCE TO INVEST.
KOkOmo Negotiating for the Water Works
Plant.

KokOmo Negotiating for the Water Works
Plant.
q. +. Hoffmaster, representing the
American Water Works company now
operating at KokomO, submitted to the
city council schedule of the company's
property. with original cost of material
and construction. This will form ba-
sis upon which the city council will fig.
ure with view of purchasing the plant.
The committee is under agreement to
not make public,the figures until the ne.
gotiatioDs are further advanced, and not
at all if it appears that q sale will not
be contaminated.
II Is probable that the city will In
short time employ an expert to make
full investigation of the property, The
plant will bave been in operation tif-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

Frank BAKER, of Bourbon, died last
Friday morning from paraly. lc stroke.
He had been working hard on Thurs
day and on Friday morning when asked
how he ielt replied that he was simply
tired. He soon became Unconscious and
died shortly afterward.
Mr.. Bakers original home was Mar
tin county, from which county he came
to this many years ago. He was about
6S years of age. He leaves behind him
wife, two sons, Charles and Roy
Baker and a daughter, Mrs. HOughton,
of Martin county Chas. Baker, his son,
was formerly proprietor of the shoe
store now owned 10y Ii. A Shambaugh.
The body was taken to Shoals in
the southern part of the state Saturday
evening tor lnterment.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
Supplying Public Needs.

A century ago Adam Smith noted as
a remarkable accomplishment The man
ufacture of $4,000 pins by ten men in
day. In these times it is considered
an ordinary achievement for three men
to make 100000 pins in the same
time. In like manner, when merchants
began 80 years ago to advertise extern
sively people considered that action a
remarkable exhibition of enterprise
But the scope and methods of news
paper advertising have radically
changed since then. The needs of man
kind have increased and become more
varied. 1t is absolutely necessary there
fore for the tradesman to make con-
slant proclamation Of the fact that he
is in position to supply at least some
of those needs. He used popular
newspaper for that purpose, with profit
able results.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

There is new patent device for low
eribg Baskets into the grave. The cas-
ket is lowered by clockwork which may
be regulated to any speed and the ropes
are automatically detached when the
coffin touches the bottom of the grave.
The machinery and ropes are made to
stand weight of 1000 pounds and be-
sides allowing the casket to settle uni
formly, the machine relieves the pail
bearers of very difficult duty.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

teen years at the expiration # the ex-
piratlOn of the existing frachlse, May :.
1902. In that time it has been more
than doubled in distributing and pump
Ing capacity. 1t is valued for taxation
at $500 0. Corporations are assessed
in that county at about 20 per cent Of
actual value, and the ap praisement Of
this property was not raised by the
county board of review this year, as
was all other corporate property, be-
cause of the pending deal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
Heaviest Business i'm History.

On Saturday the Pittsbnrg, Fort
Wayne and Chicago road carried the
heaviest business in the history of the
line. There was not an idle bit of
motive power, and train crews worked
hard and overtime.
Three new class II 3, locomotive were
pressed into service. These are the big
freight engines, being the largest of the
Pennsylvania, a short time ago, when
they were known as Class K. The
Fort Wayne road, last week, carried
1879 pei cent of :he east bound tonnage
cut of Chicago, leading ali o'her roads.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

The president of the Terre Haute
police board has served notice on
the managers of the street fair and
carnival, to be held in that city week
after next, that hooche-coochee ex-
hibitions and gambling will not be
permitted under any circumstances.
Something must have happened in
Terre Haute, since she can't stand a
little innocent game of hooche-
coochee.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
Boulders Near Plymouth.

Peter kruger, custodian OF the county
a huge rock that was found on the in
Urinary farm. Dynamite was used to
raise it and IN so dong 1t was broken
into many pieces. Five wagon-loads
were gathered up and there are still
nineteen pieces too large to be put up
on a wagon besides many small pieces.
The whole stone weighed probably
between twenty and thirty tons.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

While statistics showing the ex-
tent of education among convicted
criminals prove that the great ma
Jority of our evil doors are either to-
tally ignorant or imperfectly educa-
ted, they also disclose the fact that
those who commit forgery, embez
Element and similar offenses are al
most always well educated and of
polished manners. Men who shock
communities by fragrant breaches of
trust and confidence are generally
persons of more or less culture and
refinement, whose desire "to get
rich quick" has led them into law
less courses.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
X. OF Il. GRAND OFFICERS.
The Election This Week Expected to be
aSpirited Contest.

The Election This Week Expected to be
aSpirited Contest.
1t is said that the meeting of the
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias which
lie being held in Indianapolis this week
is the largest Grand Lodge meeting
ever held In this state. About 1000
representatives are expected to be
present. Some of the Grand Lodge of
ficers have already arrived Among
those who are there are John w. Nc
Cardie, grand chancellor; James f. Nc
Donald, vice grand chancellor, and
Daniel +. Storms, grand prelate. Mr..
Mcdonald, who resides at Ligonier, is a
candidate for advancement to the posi-
ton of grand chancellor and Mr.. Storms
Is a candidate for the vice chancellor
ship. James G.. Owens, of Evansville,
is after the same place, and another
Evansville man, ex-Judge A. e.. Haw-
kins, is candidate for supreme repre-.
sentative w. l.. Heiskell, of Indianapo-
Lis, also desires to be supreme represen-
tative, it is said. 1t is claimed that G..
A. Book walter is almost sure of being
elected to the Office of grand prelste. 1t
is predicted that the sharp fight will be
over the election of a grand keeper of
records and seals, position now held by
+. Bowers. The place is worth about
$1,000 year. q. NJ Shryer, of Bloom
field, Fl. l. Smith, of FIT. Wayne, and w.
e. Peterson, of Darlington, are after
the Office Mr.. Bowers is also caDdi-
date for re- election.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
His Horse SfaIen

Gene Marshall ara Willis Wright left
Saturday for Hanna IN bring back
with them some horse thieves. 4 few
nights ago Mr. Wright's horse was
taken out of his barn, driven into the
Kankakee, where 1t was mired and
left. a sc arch was Immediately made
for the robbers and they were soon
caught at Hanna.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
Slaves Fell Upon Him.

Bert Bishop, of Bremen, met with a
serious accident Tuesday. He was
driving along rapidly with load of
stave bundles when Eis horse stopped
suddenly He fell to the ground and a
dozen bundles of the stave clippings
fell upon him, resulting in the fracture
of one of his limbs, just below the
knee
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
"Va nderbilt's income" the

anderbilt's income" the Lo-
gansport Pharos says, "was $40. so
per minute on the day his death,
and it had averaged minnie
for several years. 1t is discov-
ereh that all he got out of his in
come was some food, wearing APP
parel, and good bed. He perhaps
enjoyed less happiness than the
man who by his daily toll earned
two dollars for ten hours work,
possessed a good suit of Sunday
clothes, slept in clean bed prepared
by dutiful helpmate, and spent his
leisure hours at home surrounded by
happy, prattling children"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
south Bend Referee Resigns.

indianapolis Journal: Judge Baker
Wednesday afternoon accepted the
resignation of ID. ID. Bates as referee in
bankruptcy at South Bend and APP
pointed Francis +. Lambert. Mr.
Bates resigned because new law part
nership into which he has entered viii
not give him time enough to attend TO
the other business.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

Mr.. John r. Mclean has received
telegram from Col. w. ]. Bryan,
stating that he would spend three
days in Ohio during the campaign.
The dates suggested are October 10,
20 and FL, Immediately following
his tour of Kentucky. A special
train will probably be provided to
carry Colonel Bryan over the state.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
MUCH TRUTH IN THIS.
A Neglected Line of Teaching i'm Our
Schools.

A Neglected Line of Teaching i'm Our
schools.
Now that the schools are open it is
time to call attention TO one line of in
struction in the pnblic schools too
much neglected. That is the training
of children In general conduct. Too
little attention is given in public
schools generally to the training of
children in those lines of condnct which
have to do with their relations to the
world. This is as truly necessity as
any other lice, for as much in these
latter days depends upon the courtesy
and pOliteness of an applicant for
place as upon the mental fitness, and in
the general struggle the young man or
woman without habits of gentility is
always behind in the race.
Teachers should by precept and ex-
ample instll in their pupils the Observ-
ance of those elements of social refine
ment and courtesy that make the gen.
tlemaD and lady. Conduct on the
street, in public anywhere, in recipro-
cal relations with each other, are all
Legitimate subjects of instruction at the
hands of the public school teachers, and
imparting it cannot begin too early
Careful observers are quick to note the
results of attendance upon school and
with different teachers, and the deteri-
grafton or Improvement is marked as
soon as classes pass from one school 10
another.
The teachers should make the atmOs-
phere of their schOolrOOms a stimulus
to refined manners and the observance
of the common rules of social inter
course. This does not mean silly senti-
mental nonsense, but the observance of
the courtesies that each has right to
demand of another.-Elkhart Review.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

serving of humane treatment. If it
be treason to say this, then treason
has taken on new significance and
there's big crop of it this year in
the United States Toledo Bee.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
If the New York reporters ha
coincidence

If the New York reporters have
told the truth, Dewey will not run
for president on any ticket. He
considers himself wholly untitled
for the place. There are not many
men who are willing to admit that
they are untitled to hold an office
anywhere from constable to presi-
dent.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

The Laporte Herald of Saturday
announced the end of the war in the
Philippines, stating that the inSur-
gents had surrendered. This is an
other instance of telegraph news
that travels by freight. Doubtless
the Valparaiso papers will extend
condolences.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

Aguinaldo may be an adveuturer.
He may not be wise leader. He
may not be the man to play father
to this country. But Dewey says
the Filipinos generally are intelli-
gent and capable of self-govern-
ment, and in any event they are de-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1899.

Representative Charlie Lands of
the Ninth Indiana district will open
the Iowa campaign at Des MONIES,
October 7.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

FitZsimmOns and Fame seem to
have grasDed hands outside the fistic
arena. The late champion posed
for the figure of the blacksmith in
the "Peace" group of the Dewey
orch
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

Every time trust boosts the
price of its product it has ready
some explanation bearing on the
natural law of supply and demand. :
indianapolis News.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
Reformed Church synod.

The Synod of the Northwest of the
Reformed church of the United States
(Germah) meeting at the Indianapolis
Reformed church, has elected Rev. G.
f. kTiete, of Louisville, president for
the ensuing year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

The cellulose factories going up
throughout the state have created a
market for cornstalks at 500 ton.
Fifteen tons of cornstalks will make
one ton of cellulose, valued at 500.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

The celebrated case of Captain
Carter has been disposed of by SEN
fencing him to five years imprison-
ment and imposing $4,000 fine.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
To Have Salaried Team.

A LapOrte correspondent writes that
"the prospects are flsttering for Laporte
having a line ball park and salaried
team next season.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
Mrs. S. A. DeVOl,
Room 8, CORBIN BLOCK
Tourist Rates 10 Rochester, Ind,

Tourist Rates 10 Rochester, Ind,
Commencing Monda,, May 18th, the
l.. +. Il w. II. II. Go. will sell tickets to
Rochester, Ind, and return at a rate of
80 cents for the round trip. Tickets
will be good for return 30 days from
date of sale, when executed al Roches-
ter on date of your return.
j. M. DAUBENsPECK, Agent
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

Extra copies o: the Head Light for
in sale at this office. If
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06
Fall Millinery

The attention of the public is
called to the fact that | have re-
ceived splendid line of Fall Mill
merry. | desire that the Ladies of
Plymouth call and inspect some of
the pretty shapes for this season. l
have tried to merit a liberal patron
age during the past season and ex-
pect to do as well by the trade in
Fall Hats. Call and see for yourself.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-06

Our opening will be announced soon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-05
NOTES.
THE METHODIST PREACHERS.
INTERESTING REPORT OF THEIR
SUNDAY SERVICES

INTERESTING REPORT OF THEIR
SUNDAY SERVICES.
The Methodist preachers met at the
usual hour yesterday morning. On
motion of DR.. johnson Rev. r. NJ.
Chandler was called to the chair and
prayer was offered by Rev. A. Coke
Smith d. D.
The. conference was reorganized by
the election of the following officers:
president, Rev. II. NJ Chandler; Vice
President, Rev. II. Il. johnson. ID. D.;
Secretary Rev. Graham H. lambeth;
Assistant Secretary Rev. j. It. NIaslin
Treasurer, Rev. j. b. Merritt.
Or, Johnson offered the following
which was discussed by Revs Proctor
and Hatcher and then adopted:
Resolved, That the Monday after the
second Sunday in each month be Dr.
| voted TO religious service; and tho
the chairman appoint brother to con
duct the service each month accordin.r
to his own pleasure
The call of the churches was taken nm
and the following reported:
wright Memorial, Portsmouth Roy
geo. II. Booker, reported large congre-
cation at both services Sunday and n
cordial reception by his people.
Queen Street, Rev. S. c. Hatcher, had
me day and pleasant services. lIn
Cumberland Street. DR.. johnson. re-
ported the Sunday School reorganized
with its new officers. He prea chel IN
large congregation at II n. m. AT
night Miss Bell lAearncy, the Internal
tionai teacher Of the w. c. r. u. had
an overflow audience to hear her. She
delivered fine address from the text
Sirs, We Would See Jesus" He re-
ported that the church will begin the
building of q new house of Worship as
early in the spring rs possible and that
S5S, 600 toward same was already in
sight lie said the congregation was
not so much for new church as ii was
for better location.
Rev. Daniel IT. Merritt reorganized
the Sunday School at Huntersville Sun
day with several new teachers and had
fine congregations at both services.
Rev. j. I. Mastin had n pleasant day
at Chestnut Street, Berkeley, where he
preached twice 10 large CONGREGATIONS.
At Epworth, Rev. n. Coke Smith. d.
D.. had ~ fine congregation in the
morning and preached on Christ
Crucifcd, the burden of the Gospel
Ministry" At night the building was
the Doctors discourse was on '"rhe
Gospel of the Kingdom" Text: Mark
1:Nxiv-Xv.
Rev. j. n. latham preached to fine
congregations at Park View. Ports
mouth. At night he preached on
What Think Ne OF Christ"
Rev. f. Fl. Rawlings received an ova-
tiontion at Monumental. Portsmouth.
He preached,morninG and night.
AT Centcnery, Norfolk, Rev. r. NJ.
Chandler preached TO a fine congrega-
ton at II a NJ, and a fair sized au-
dence ut night.
Rev. Graham Lambeth was warmly
greeted at LeKies Memorial Sunday by
large congregations and reported the
outlook for the year highly encourage
ing.
Rev. r. f. Eeadlcs had fine con-
gregatons at the Central. Rev w. c.
Walden. Presiding Elder, preached at IL
a. nl. and the pastor at night.
Rev. w. i. Proctor had large con-
grcgations at AIclNendree and very
large communion service. lie received
three new members.
The action Of the conference last
year making Rev. J. e. Shcnk, of the
Lutheran Church 81 member of the body
was reafIirmcd
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-05
LODGE OF SORROW
Norfolk and Berkeley Elks in Mem
DRY Of their Dead.
cha''e, Ornate ana E'oauon, Mona-
rini Address by II on. A. u. M ontn-
Cue. Attornoy-G General. of Virgin.
rn-Tho order OF Exercises.

The Elk Lodge Of Sorrow at 8 O'clock
Sunday afternoon was all that Its pro-
motors could reasonably desire. AS a
memorial it was an eloqpent as well
characters of members who have paid
the last debt of nature and passed
through the valley of the shadow of
death. AS the eloquent orator of the
occasion said, although dead, they
live In memory"
The Academy of Music was crowded
to its utmost seating capacity. The
stage presented woodland scene with
the word Memorial in letters OF light
over an archway leading to the valley
beyond. In the centre of the stage was