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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Perfume Bags for Clothing.

The excessive use OF cologne is an
abomination and by refined people con-
sidered sure sign OF yulg3rity: but
besides the delicious odor of cleanli-
ness a suspicion Of some perfume, faint
but lasting. is Il part of woman's toilet.
Many women sew sachet begs in their
bodices sew them around tine clothes
hooks. and sew them in their corsets.
rs we'll as distributing them every
where in trunks and drawers. and the
last has been found the best way \
large mat Sachet may tit the bottom of
each drawer, with tiny ones scattered
all about II is also a pretty conceit
for one 10 select Il certain extract and
use it alone Very many women by
experimenting with various perfumes
have discovered combinations which
they use continually. One such has
great merit claimed for it by its dis
coverer The ingredients are: One
ounce each Of cloves, nutmeg and
tonga beans. with three ounces OF orris
root. al very finally powdered and
thoroughly we'll mixed. Put this into
bags OF thin china silk and lay among
the clotAins
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
ATE ROAST BABY.
And 1t Wasn't bad. According {.
This ship Captain.
(To be continued,

New York Press: Queer things To cat
and now they taste had been the topic
of conversation for half an hour with
a little group Of passengers on q down
east steamship. The list had gone as
Car a rats when the captain Joined the
party, and he listened respectfully to
the experiences Cf those NhO had NUM-
her9d eats ana horse flesh in their
mcnu IT some period eli otAer What
was the wor.; thing You ever mad to
eat:" some enc asked him nj last.
Well. Went 10 sea 1t 80 years Of age.
AID for Il good many years | didn't
nave mach terrapin or canvasback
luck. hut that didn interfere with my
gov h 10 any extent" and the captain.
who was man OF fine physique. drew
himself up 30 his fall six feet But.
think ate one thing that no one else
on hi boat has ever tasted. ana that
is roa.i niger baby" The captain
panscd. while the cXclamations 0f hor-
ror -lie mt themselves. 1t was in a
South African port; ami the natives
were not reunited cannibals. and in
n.aHN ways they showed evidence uf
"uch civilization. In; they had semi
religious rite hat called for the sacri-
lies of a child NJ stated intervals. The
c&Ciee w.,s made by lpt. a-i the pa
tents We're expected no; only To con
lent Gnmurmurmingly but 10 partake
Of the feast by some mischanee | got
mys II hidden 10 this ceremony. and |
had Il broad tip that il would be pru-
dent for me not to refuse. | therefore
attended. and 50 did another white
man. who was literally and figurative-
l.. in Tue same boat with myself Yes.
we ajc some OF the baby. Ii wasn't SC
bad. bat I've never hankered after ii
since. The captain went back to the
bridge and the drift Of the talk turned
away from things TO eat.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

Good china that has gliding upon it
should not be rubbed, as it is liable TO
remove the tracery. IL only requires
10 be rinsed in warm water. then in
cold. 1t should be left to drain dry.
Very occasionally rub this china gently
with a lit,le finely powdered whiting
ana = soft wash leather Good dessert
plates. tea plates and saucers should
be put away in the china cupboard
protected by circles Of paper placed be
tween each. This preserves the glaze
CT painting from scratches. II should
be noted that the china cupboard is
thoroughly dry. as dampness soon tar
nishes the gliding on fine china or
crockerN.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Strange Itrft.

- tiers from Buenos Ayres give de
tails Of a remarkable duel OF which
the famous italian fencing master.
rheNalier PM. was the hero PM re
Gently opened a school Of arms. in the
Argentine republic. and. having been
-"oi, etsd 10 ,u1uc criticism by "A local
journal. told the scribe in his own
frank. pleasant way what he thought
~ bin. PREPARATION was demanded and
pistols wefe The weapons selected. The
conditions - meeting were singular.
TIT ad}ersarics wee 10 be placed back
- bach and ~ the word of command
were each 10 take fifteen steps forward
and then tnrn around and fire simulta
placed rs arranged. and. at the given
signal. BEGAN "a march forward, one Of
the seconds counting the steps PM
had only made five strides when he
let past his ear. tie turned and saw
his adversary with the smoking pistol
~ his hand. PM. in 4 furious rage.
dropped his weapon, rushed at his man
and gave him a sound threshine with
bis fists The second, took sides tor
their respective principals and gen
eral melee went forward until some
gendarncs arrived Pinis adversary
then took to his heels. and has not
oeen seeh siace.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

] ne season approaches when one $
thoughts turn toward place where
the inconvenience OF Northern win
ter may be escaped. No section OF this
country offers such ideal spots as the
Gulf Coast on the line of the Louisville
d Nashville Railroad between Mobile
and New Orleans. II possesses. mild
climate, pure air even temperature and
facilities for hunting and fishing enjoy
ed by no other section. Accommoda-
tons for visitors are first-class. and
can be secured at moderate prices. The
l.. K y. r. II. is the only line by hich
II can be reached in through cars from
Northern cities. Through car SEIZED
ules TO all points in Florida by this line
are also perfect. Write for folders. etc
10 j. h RIdgely, y. W. Z. \. Chicago
H.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

cieYer-l know /; wa very horrid. So,
castle. superior hateful, She was :.
girl of ths nineteenth century herself
once. suppose once or : she nearly
ninety ~
She Is jus; ihirty-six. NJ Neg.
Poor thing"
We both laughed 4, -ue .ons-drawn-
ont pity % Meg's .one.
M ihirty-s'x can imagine tia, one
may feel a hundred" size sal! feeling
u ''Sti'l one may fee hundrea with
oui fee pc 50 superior abou' Il. Father
gave me the article 20 read. BIZ though
IL would ID me good. and 81 Gidu't,'
No YOU don. soon 10 hive be-.
benefited I confess
II only made rnc relo.ee ga think
that lived in the nineteenth century.
Girls IA lhe last century were much
less frivolous. a. well a. less indcbead
ert; they thought less about th.ir hats
and dresses made their things last
spoke when they were s',ohcu -. and
We're altogether models Of correct d.
pertinent. Well. I'm glad WASH, 4
last century giri. Besides haven't
the least bit Of wish III the world To
te dead and buried. I'm clad your
sister lives in Brittany Britianys a
good long way off II she lived IN Lon
don suppose We shou'd have ia know
her.
You viii ~ sorry 10 hear. Miss
Meg. that believe she is thinking Of
coming - t.Dadon
Oh. To live"
Yes think 50. She went Ia Brit
,any ten years ago to live with u very
dear friend Of hers. who married and
settled there Her friend. Madarne Ar
maud. is widow now: there Is moth
ing 10 keep Thorn in Brittany any
longer They are coming 10 England
in SeptegHber indeed. / am going
abroad now to help them to settle
their affairs before they leave
Meg was tapping the ground softly
with her little pointed shoe. and look
ing down ut il with an absorbed. puz-
lied air her brows knit in thought.
Madame Armand Madame Ar
maud" she repeated y have heard
Of Madame Arnaud."
He did not offer to qllicke her
memory IL seemed to me that an
expression of annoyance crossed his
face
What is it that have heard
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
street Car Grammar.

Says a New York letter in the Chi
cagO Tribune: Straight tips on Ell
quette in words OF easy syllables have
just been issued by the Long Island
Railroad Company. With the welfare
OF their employees always in mind the
officials are now about TO instruct the
passenger trainmen and station at
tendants IN parlor car culture. Here
Is the notice: All employees in ad-
dressing woman must use the term
madam avoiding the term lady.
winch Is Objectionable. Employees
must not take hold of passenger ex-
cept where il is necessary to avoid
accident or to care for small children
or an elderly person in need of as
sistance."
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

Ne nd Cnc-third OF our lives in
bed. and yet beds are not made a SUI
pren.c cr even a very important con-
sideration IN the equipment Of most
homes. The fact Is strangely unac-
countabie. Anne OF Austria told her
friend Carolina. Nazaria tina: her idea
of future punishment was-to be put
between linen sheets So would say
many If questioned ut Least the pro-
test against linen would be long and
loud. In winter il borders upon re-
fined torture. in summer it is fairly
comfortable. but not Sufficiently so To
Justify its eXpensiYenesS Nice cotton
sheets. made long enough to tuck gen
erously. are the sensible thing. and
good enough for the most fastidiOus.
Sheets should measure at least two and
three-quarter yards This will make
the sheet lCng enough 20 tuck il well
in at the foot ami give enough at the
top 10 turn back and prevent the
blankets from coming in contact with
the face and hands. Why will people
make sheets too short? 1t is one OF
those sius of domestic management
which encourages male humanity To
profanity and women to hysteria. Did
any woman ever save $40 in a lifetime
by shortening her sheets II she did,
Eeg family. ii normal, have taken IL
out Of her nerves. In providing beds
for Il family one should guard against
insists. II husband. s0r or brother Is
feet >. let him be spared at home the
discomfort he is sure Ia suffer abroad
In The accommodating az his superhu-
GUS inches He is entitled to the priv
ilege of stretching out The length OF
bed fer an adult should be no less
than six feet six inches
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

Speah in low. cheerful bur perfectly
distinct tones II there is anything to
be said which the invalid must not
hear. gu ontSide of the ro0m 10 say r..
Tor there is nothing which 50 irritates
tho sick person rs whispering \
whisper is more penetrating than Il
tpll tone. and II rasps every Dervs Do
not speak n a lend tone. nor talk about
the medicine. the disease or the food
Never tel ANYTHING Of al exciting ma
ture. and avoid al referT nee TO what *
annoying % unpleasant II there Is
a jar in the domestic machinery. never
il, il come 10 her ears II Will surely
trouble her and retard her recovery
Il is OF the utmost Importance that ali
faulty trOub'es or Yexations be rigidly
excluded from the sick room ard that
II BE- pervaded a. all times by an at
mGsphere of cheerful and restful peace
The one special qualification needed to
ger on in The sick room is tart With
this allied = patience and gentleness
fhe duties oc nurse viii be much light
ened
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
BY Author OF "Hctty," Etc.


CHAPTER Iii- tContinUed9
What : Tho natter. Kitty" he
in grave. kindly tone. when
- lai looked n me for some minutes.
Eo,hi1g." returned quickly DO
J ioo1 a though something was tho
ua t-r9"
Yes, very mitch. 10 answered
quietly. after moments pause.
throw my work away from M. aud
.coked across at him defantly. .Sper-
..e.y. Win a sudden passionate i'm
pulse 10 pour ont in bitter words all
ny anger ana resentment.
Yes. sofn5-hin- is the natter" 7
e1claimed
Il knew that H. replied n his
qs.et. kindly one
looked a. MIN n1.e5iv NJ breath
coming and Going i'm litde excited
angry aasns MI =, ,rom.rt a
locked. my ha-h Of COURAGE vanished
My hearf was ne9r;nq f,s- s.iu ,rt
10 stins n q er;aI.-ene3 d,,t+arin, yy,v
4 ought % understand ,our moods
~ This tim f-ft., no ,...nt;,u.I .,,,.
1Iy. u knew - nama,t tbat am
thing had ..c....., -,., r.. ~
,.n.,1t -
Tou him .u 5o,, T.. b.,
dcaIv realized .Fst .o-pi,., -, -
drre mo ~ tn him - 81 a,at,, :.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

STOOD IN The IN dd ~ ,ao room for a
minute, - jacusA hySisa5!ng whether
TO 20 or etay sin took 1T her pretty
shady straw RAJ and shook her hair
free into 9ese. airy pretty waves and
surl7; then sudde aly- she banished the
thought OF retreatirg 81; down beside
me on the sofa and gave herself up to
the pasjime 81 tOrnenting "
Bending forward little. with ou. e.
toN on her knee and her pretty chin
or her iitJIe pink palm. she could .
rs both Now her eyes glanced ~ =
chieYous-y into ni0e. now sudt = is
with a swift smile. into MS. And OK
iewitchingIy pretty she looked a. the
wniei found myself wondering with
q sudden easerness. and a strange sick
less o. heart. what John Mortimer
Thought of her prettiness
kitty's 10 leave school Mr. Ilortl-
Mer." she told him presently. in an
admirably simple natura, tone. Did
sou know
] bowed my head lower over my
work conscious that my face wa grow
ing crimson. and that two pairs o.
eyes We're watching me.
Is that true?' he asked
Mamma says so. For some newly
arisen and mysterious reason. Mr. Nor
timer. Kitty is - blossom forth al once
into groNn-up lady aren't Won. Kit
" Shes tn turn Up her hair and
earn how 20 make jams instead Of
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

The late master of Balliol was SO
well known as 4 resourceful antagon-
ist that it is matter for wonder that
any woman. however youthful and sure
or herself. should have had the temer-
lty TO take liberties with him. The
Hon. Lionel TOllemache tells in the
Spectator Of a young woman who had
The effrontery to say 20 him: 4 want
to know. master. what you think OF
God. Il am more concerned TO know
what God thinks OF me-" was Jewett's
felicitous reply.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

brOidered in one corner is very dainty
and effective. As the majority OF
women never adopt startling novelties
in p0ckethandkerchiefs any more than
they pen notes on brilliant purple or
bright red note paper. these fancifui
scraps OF lawn and henstitch ing will
probably be given over tn the school
girl. The plain white kcrchiefs are as
daintily simple as usual, edged with
lace, hemstitched. and embroidered
with small patterns or with dainty
convent worked monogram.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Some household Hints.

Thin and valuable glass can be hard
ened after this fashion. Tie it around
with hay. place over fire in cold
waite. and allow the water to come to
a boil Then let the glassware remain
in the water until it becomes cold
again.
One Of the best mouse preventives is
the foliage of the walnut tree Even
after the foliage has been dried 1t is
said to be effectual in soaring away
mice.
Knitting wool can he made fast
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
The Common Man and The Ideal wife

n wife's position in the estimation
Of her husband is always what she is
not what she claims TO be. Men soon
forget What they have said themselves,
hut their memories are sinsslllarly re-
tentiYe of what thei.. wives have said
OF them. Only a woman of ignoble
nature fosters her husbands weak
nesseS; a true Wife always holds him
up 10 his best: without flattary she
makes him feel that she i his fOndest
admirer. Before no slightest reveal
ton Of the godiike does man ever
stand irrevereBt," SAYS Cariyie-least
OF ali when he sees II in the woman
of his heart and homo. More men are
made better by women than by the
church Men are grateful for forbear-
anGe in their wives. For often while
asserting most loudly that they are
right. they are frequently conscious
that they az wrong. Given little
time and little silence they will often
show in actions rarely in wordS-that
they have been mistaken. \ man eX-
poets his wife To be- better than he. No
matter how little religion a man may
have himself his ideal Wife is always
a woman with the purity OF soul that
only Christian can have: and to
good man IT, is usually part of his
religion 30 believe that his wife is
morally higher and no6Ier than him
self No man likes his wife to be his
mere echo. hut there are times when
he wants 10 be agreed with when it
seems sweet and soothing and sympa-
thetic TO feel that his Judgment guides
her and that She accepts his estimate
of men and things He Viii b. the
more ready to think with he~ upon
other occasions
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

Have YOU sister," asked Miss
Willing of her brothers college chum.
Alas. no." he replied. But I've
often longed for the soothing influence
OF sisters love-
How sad" she said But, fortu-
nately. you may be able to secure a
substitute"
And what is that?" asked the young
man.
The love of some other fellows sis
ter" replied the artful maid.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Nou want to he a govcrne,s9" re-
Teated Mr. Mortimer slowly. in a some
What puzzled tone Wei might he be-
puzzled. Times beyond number had
centided 20 him my utter detcotation %
The pest of preceptress tod him
would rather sweep rooms. make match
boxes. sell apples Al street corners
ID anything. Nevertheless
y shall love II De 4 soyerness'
declared. With steady decision
Kitty my dear. dear kitty" ox-
pos,ula;ed Ms.
= shal, love IL" repeated. vi,A de
Garee
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
STATE OF OHIO, CRY or TOLEDO. :.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he IS the
senior partner OF the hrn OF L. j. Cheney & Co ,
doing business in the city Of Toledo County
and State aforesaid. and that said firm Will paw
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR
each and every case OF Catarrh that cannot %
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in n
presence. this 9th day OF December. \. d. 1855
tSEAL) \. ". GLEASON.
Notary Public
Halls Cata-rh Cure + taken internally. and
acts directly on The blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials free
+. j. CHENEY & co, Toledo. u
Sold by Druggists 80.
Halls Family Pulls are the best
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
New fganiIierritterS

Small monograms. embroidered in
coiored linen thread. ornament the
corners Of the new haHdkerchicfs. The
hemstitched border is quite narrow
and sometimes II is of pink. blue, lilac
or red TO match the monogram. Col
ored handkerchiefs with white cor
ners. upon which colored flower. in
itial or butterfly or otbe- small design
is embroidered in color. are odd and
fanciful. A white kerchief with
spray OF maidenbair delicately en-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Fer Extensive Calling List.

Mrs. Suddenrich-Di you write to
the Town Talk Printing company for
specimens of their latest visiting
cards?
Daughter-Yes. ma; an they just
sent 'em-'bout a hundred of EN-. all
sorts and kinds.
What names are on en-?
Names Of all the big bugs in the
city
Put 'em on the par!or table Stray
Stories.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

LoohinE NJ found John M1r;imer's
ete- stit fixed upon me with a steady
sianCe. half puzzled. half troubled. lie
made a hasty resolutc attempt 10
change the conversation. and succeed
ed: IL few minutes MIG was eaily d.
seri5ias oHr plans Tor summer holidays
IN Angus she had forgotten Gle and
The pleasure Of tormenting ne
We az -pins to Cornwall" and size
sighed "Corawali's qu'et that salts
father: AM Cornwau's cheap that
sui.s mammal. Il doesn't suit as 4; A..
Dora an / hate hills aud cliffs; Ne
he P.0men16es and bands aud ten
as Is frivolous thirS u confess
We don. are. We deteet cheap places.
ana II heres one thin2 worse than 4
cheap place. IL 4 quiet place. Are
YOU also coming to Cornwall Mr. Mor-
timer"
40; an going 10 Brittany. L M
rsesca, pans holI good
Tha''s Where yyur sister lives"
YES
! don't think woald ~ 10 Bri.-
taay 70 80 my sister i were you
WHY NIT
oh. she don't deserve IT, l dom
Ike YOUR sister. NJ Mortimer Xou
don; mind my saying =. 20 you
Mr. Mortimer smiled quickly. VI
half reluctantly.
How did you come 20 kuoN my SIS
t..r2'' ne asked
Il don't know her: don't wan -
know her don't iikc nor, / read an
article of hers once ia one of tne dui,
magazine the magazine that father
takes in. Ii vas OF Girls Of the Nine
teenth Century dare say Il was very
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
OUR COOKING SCHOOL
L ruit Taploca.

Soak six tablespoonfuls of pearl tapi-
oca over night with enough cold water
TO cover it. In the morning add one
and one-half pints of boiling water t.
the tapioca and let ii simmer very
slowly until the tapioca is Quite clear
and not at all tough. Take oGe pound
of tart fruit and add TO the tapioca
with sugar to sweeten TO taste and
cook few minutes. till the fruit is
done. Serve cold with sugar and
cream. 1t is delicious made with
oranges and cherries.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
She Guessed Wrong.

Mr.. Slowgait (abOut to propose;
time, IL =. MI am going 10 say
something. Miss Chillington. that
should have said some time ago. Look
into my eyes and tell me if you can
not guess what il is.
Miss ChillingLon (suppressing a
yawn)-Ycu look as sleepy as | feel.
50 suppose YOU are going to say good
night-Stray Stories.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

coiGr by soaking K in strong solu-
ton OF salt and water. taking it ont
after Il few minutes immersion and
hanging to dry in the open air
10 clean SDonges thoroughly dissolve
handful of coarse salt in pint OF
water. Soak and knead the sponges
III this mixture for some little time:
then rinse under 4 water faucet. and
they Will be as good as new.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

When Tom Hood was passing his
honeymoon in the country he killed
an adder one day Tell your father"
he wrote TO his wifes sister. in de-
scribing the incident, that they are
called ladders because two and two to-
gether make four"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Ills Needs.

The girl had Just expressed her in
tenti0n of resigning to be married.
Well" said her employer. bitterly.
"if the young man needs a typewriter
worse than do suppose it's all
right"
"He doesn't" she replied, promptly,
"but he needs a housekeeper worse
than You DO a typewriter chicago
Post.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

Whenever the women see a new wid
Ow coming down the street hey put on
a look Of swee; sympathy that also
takes quick measurement OF the length
of her Grape
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Mullins.

Mix with one pint of flour, after i; is
sifted, three heaping teaspoonfuls OF
baking powder: stir into this the volks
of three eggs, and little salt. Then
gradually stir in one full pint of cold
water and lastly add the whites of the
three eggs beaten TO d stiff froth. Bake
in deep muffin cups. which must be
creased and very hot before the mix
ture is poured in. Only half fill them.
as the mullins will rise great deal
Eat as soon as baked
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
After Effects.

Mrs. Crimson5eak They say that
people With blue eyes are apt 10 talk
too much Mr. Crimsonbeak II
thought il was the people with black
eyes. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Mtnal-Rpadius.

Tom-"You couldn't lend me a flyer
till tomorrow. could yOu?'
Dick-"What a thought-reader you
are. Tit Bits.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Ono of The LATEST StN les.

Dull red face cloth with decorative
strappings. Renaissance lace over
light shade of blue panne velvet in
neck Chiffon scarf and bow under