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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

Mrs Sidney Evans reports Christmas greeting
from Mrs. II. K. Brown. Miss Watson and Mrs
W H C n return Mrs. Evans sent remem
brances 10 several Z. s s. members, the "shut-in'
ones being Mrs. Fannie Owens and Walter Taylor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

Mrs James NJ varuunn whose marriage was one
Of the incidents OF the late spring season IN town
last year will give a reception this afternoon at
her home No 81 Park-ave. Mrs. Charles H. Coster.
who is now occupying her new house al Thirty
seventh-st and Park-ave viii also give the first OF
her two receptions this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

The engagement IS announced OF Miss Carrie
Cooper Kidney, the granddaughter Of Louis Kid
rey, Of No. 2s3 FOurth-st.. Jersey City William
J. Huffman. OF this city The wedding will take
place in February
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

IN the Lenox Avenue Unitarian Church this even
ing Miss Frieda Senner. daughter OF Dr. and MS
Joseph H. Seuner OF No 54s West One-nundreo-
and-twenty- third-st. viii be married 70 Herbert A
Heyn, OF this city. The ceremony viii pc IoIloWeu
by reception at the home OF the brides parents
DR.. Senner was formerly Immigration Commission
for the Port OF New-YOrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

The women who have recently joined the
National Society Of New-England Women are
Miss Cornelia Cody Mrs. William Halligan, Mrs.
Charles E. Hotchkiss Mrs. Thomas H. Stephan
~ Crto-l..-e >, :. ....,. -Irs Chester McLaugh-
In Mrs saul Weed. Mrs Tracy Warren, Mrs. l.
I. Sold. Mrs. William Allen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

Miss Islah Graham wagner. daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs Robert C Wagner. will be married at noon
to-day 70 Frederick s. Bonesteel Of Albany. al the
home Of her parents, No 1881 MadIsoh-aVe-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

Mrs John H. FIagIer. Of No Is Park-ave. has
sent out cards for Thursdays January IS and
February l. from 4 until : o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

Coats and jackets. plain OF trimmed. al sizsA
new shapes; lowest possible prices FOR strictly
reliable goods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

was celebrated in the Collegiate Dutch Reformed
Church, FifCh-ave- and FOrty-eighth-st-, OF
Wednesday afternoon last. will make their home
No 451 West End-ave- when they return from
their honeymoon tip. The brides gift from the
bridegroom was diamond four leaf clover pin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17

We are only
Pencils God paints with And think you that He
had wanted for pencils
But for being at hand2
William Dean HowelIs.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

John Seiverts, of Valparaiso: A. kuntz-
mann, Mr.. and Mrs. Urbsns, of south
Bend: Mrs. Grant Tank, of Wslkerton
Gus Breimier, Fl. Wayne: Mrs. LONE
Gabbert, Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. Frey
man, Argos.
Messrs Camp and Brewer were test
ing the New Century Air churn on the
street this morning and made butter
from sweet cream in two minutes.
These gentlemen ale introducing this
churn in this county.
The eight yesr-old son of Andrew
Draper died Monday of typhoid fever.
The remains were taken TO the Stringer
cemetery Yesterday and buried. This
is the third death IN this family from
typhoid fever III two weeks.
Monday morning at 81. Mary's acad-
envy, with Rt. Rev. Bishop Alerding Of
ticisting, twelve young ladies assumed
the habit of the Sisters of the Holy
Cross, amid appropriate ceremonies of
a most Impressive character. One of
these was Miss Haddie Wolford, of
Plymouth. Rev. Father Hudson, of
NOtre Dame, preached the sermon and
pontificisl mass was celebrated by the
bishop assisted by Vicar General
Guendling, of TT. Wayne.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

yet he forgsve her and had the mar.
rage tie renewed. Letters written by
both parties failed TO reach their des-
tination.
Isaac Brown, of Rochester, spoke to
the children of the different grades in
the schools yesterday on bees, birds and
insects. Mr. Brown has done much
good and should be invited to speak in
our next farmers institute. He has
made study OF this subject for many
years and makes an elegant speech.
A new wrinkle is being advocated in
many parts of the country in connec-
ton with the public schools; namely,
bath rooms, and the day Is perhaps not
far distant when no school will be COM
plete without them. The object Of the
movement is cleanliness. The suppo-
slJiOn is that the mothers of children
usually see that their bodies are kept
clean, their faces washed and their hair
cOmbed; but this is not always true and
when the bath room becomes an adj
junct to the public school building, q
set of rules will be provided no doubt
requiring school children to battle
themselves "once or twice" during the
term, more or less. -COlumbis City
Post.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
From Thursdays Daily.

Mr. and Mrs. John Fetters, of Knox,
are visiting relatives in this city today
Frank Brooke went to South Bend
this noon to visit relatives few days.
Mrs. Charles Montgomery, of Niles,
Mich, is visiting her sister in this city.
Miss Baker, teacher in room = in the
ward school is reported sick and una
BILE to attend to her duties.
Mrs. c. o. York returned to her
home in Ssndusky, O., today, after a
two weeks visit in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Shaw, of Urbans,
O., came this morning to visit relatives
near Argos over the holidays.
Mrs. {. W. Henderson returned to
Niles, Mich, today, after a few days
visit with relstives in this city.
Mrs. NJ. a. Dupua returned to Der
home in Culver this noon after attend
ing the sunday school convention.
Barney Ryder went north this morn
ing on few days business trip to
South Bend, Elkhsrt and Lsporte.
Miss Carrie Mason went to Chicago
this noon to visit few days before re
turning to her home in Milwaukee
George Shaw and Rev. Parrett re-
turned today from business trip TO
North Manchester and South Whitley.
Art Wiser went to South Bend this
morning, where he has accepted posi-
ton in a factory and will make his
home.
Mre. Chss DeMay, of Chicago, ar
rived in Plymouth last night to care for
her father, Richard Williamson, who is
quite feeble.
j. Z. Conway, of Lansing, Mich, was
in the city yesterday in search of his
daughter who disappeared from her
home in the Wolverine state capital
city about a week ago. Mr.. Conway
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

a hard matter to find good wood on the
streets, therefore there is a great de
mand for hard and soft coal now.
Mr. and Mrs. John Resm, of Craw-
fOrdsville returned home last evening
after two weeks visit with relatives
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Martin returned
10 their home in Anderson, Ind, today
after two weeks visit with relatives
near Tyner.
Charles Rowe, of Argos, transacted
business in this city yesterday. Charlie
is expecting to go into the undertaking
business in Argos.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Wslmer returned
to their home in Gilman, H., last
evening after q two weeks visit with
relatives in this city.
Council met in regular session last
night with all members present. No
important business was transacted
I several Dlllb were dIlOWtu.
The funeral of James Murphy &C.
CURED at the Catholic church this
morning at 9 o'clock. The remains
were laid to rest in the Catholic GENE
terry.
James Mitchell and family came to
this city from South Bend this noon.
They have shipped their goods here
and expect to make this place their
home.
Bert Thompson, whose death was
rumored yesterday, is far from being
dead, and is considerable better today.
He cut his face with razor and blood
poisoning resulted.
A large force of men will begin work
next Modday cutting the timber out of
the Lowery woods and hawking II to
this city where it will be shipped to the
Leslie Lumber company at Michigan
City. About fifty men will be en-
ployed.
VIM. Murphey, who has been car in
spector for the Pennsylvania Railroad
company here for several years, has
been promoted. He goes to FIT. Wayne
tomorrow, where he has been given q
position as engineer IN one of the
Pennsylvania compsnys pumping sta
tions.
Following upon a quarrel with his
employer, G. q. Conn, of Elkhart, for
whom he was horn tester at big sal
sry, Jules Levy, the Elkhsrt cornetist,.
who once upon time commanded $500
per night for his services, Saturday
filed petition in bankruptcy His liza
bilities are SlS,563, while his assets are
only $500.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

traced the girl TO South Bend and
thence to Michigan City, but there lost
track of her. lie left Plymouth for
Hammond
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lemler, of Fort
Wayne returned home today, after q
two weeks visit with friends and rels-
tIves in this county.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W Martin returned
to their home at south Bend last eve
ming, after a few days visit with
friends and relatives IN this city.
Mrs. O. A. Mscklin and children, of
Hammond, came to this city this morn
ing to spend the holidays with relatives.
They have been visiting relatives in
W srsaw.
Miss Cora Steward returned from
TT. Wayne this morning, where she has
been visiting her brother, Charles
Steward, whose little daughter came
with Miss Cora to visit
B
through this city today on his way to
South Bend, where he speaks tonight.
He is commander of the grand camp
of the Woodmen of the World.
There are said to be 200 cases of
smallpox in Indiana at this time. With
that much of start at the threshold
of winter the dieease will make consId-
cradle progress before the warm
weather comes again.
{. w. Morgan was called to Mem
phis, Tenn, yesterday by telegram
from his family physician stating that
his wife had suddenly lost her eyesight
Mr.. Morgan has brought her TO Chi
csgO to have her treated by specialist.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wilson, of Chi
copee Falls, Mass, are the guests of
! Mr.. Wilson's parents east of this city.
/ They expect TO spend the winter here,
as Mrs. Wilson is in very poor health
aud unable to stand the rough winter
of the east.
About fifty men are employed at the
Pennsylvania depot tilling 10 and tear
Ing away the old porch. The platform
will extend to the track and will be
about foot higher and made of stone.
The depot is being re-shingled and will
be repaired throughout
Capt. Amssss Johnson went to Cul.
yer yesterday to muster in the G. A. X.
post there. There was campfire
last evening. The state commander
and other distinguished veterans were
present. A number of old soldiers
went from here and grand meeting
was held
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Stuck, residing in the country. who
were taken with diphtheris, are re-
ported as getting along nicely. DIR.
Viets, the attending physician, informs
that over 1900 units, double y, anti
toxine were injected in each patient
with marvellous success.
That was pretty good sort of hus-
band who left bis happy home in
Battle Creek, Mich, two years ago for
the klOndike country and dug out
100000 worth of gold and then re-
turned home, only to find that his wife
had procured divorce in his absence,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Congressman Bricks Abiding Place.

Congressman Bricks Abiding Place.
The Washington special cOrrespon-
dent of the Indianapolis News, in tell
Ing where the different congI essmen
abide in the national capital, says:
congressman Brick dwells at the
Normandie, which is the home of
Speaker Henderson. There is nest of
congressman at this place, and they
find it convenient to have the speaker
where be can be seen and talked with
in regard to recognition for struggling
legislation. His wife and small daugh-
ter live there with him. Congressman
Griffith and Zenor board with private
families.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

thls city this morning and the funeral
held at the Catholic church at 10
o'clock. Interment at the Catholic
cemetery.
A marriage license was issued yester
day to Sias Harshner and Miss sadie
Pecher.
Mrs. Charles Kellison and j. ID. Me
Lsren went to TT. Wayne today on
business.
The two youngest children of James
Stuck, near Sligo, are reported low with
diphtheris.
Culver military academy sent 100 ca
diets to the Riley lecture at Logsnsport
the other night.
About twenty old soldiers of this city
went to Culver this noon to attend the
G \. r. meeting
Father King, of Goshen, was the
guest of Father Temper today. He re-
ports him very low.
Ten members of the Argos n. of p.
lodge attended the district meeting at
Rochester last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion James and
children, of Oskdale, H., are the guests
of relatives in this city.
II. A. Cogen, wife and children re-
turned to South Bend this noon after q
two weeks visit in this city.
Miss Louise Wolford went to Nor
ris, H., this morning, where she will
enter college for two-yesr term.
Miss Carrie Elliot, of Tippecsnoe, is
the guest OF Mrs. Eley today and at
tending the sunday school convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Barnard re-
turned TO their home in Columbia City
today, after a few days visit in this
city.
George and Andrew Hsney, of South
Bend, came down this morning to
spend Xmas with relatives in this
county.
J. +. Hartle and J. ID. Mccoy at.
tended the afternoon session of the dis
trict meeting of the X. of P's. at Ro-
chester.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clifton and
children, of Elgin, Ill, returned today
after a two-weeks' visit with relatives
in this city.
Mrs. Lee Jacoby and children re-
turned from Bourbon today, where
they had been visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Hahn.
The house belonging to VIM. Burn
side, near TyHer, burned to the ground
Sunday. He lost all his household fur
niture. No insurance.
O. p. Bsir, of Indianapolis, was in
this city today shaking hands with old
friends. He is travelling for an imple-
ment house in the East.
There was stag card party at the
home of Lawrence Linkenhelt last
evening. Msxey and Vinnedge say
they scooped Lawrence and Otto Weber
on the home stretch. The party adj
jOurned at midnight.
Those from distance who attended
the funeral of Mrs. Marx Ruge were
Mr.. and Mrs. Colaus Ruge aud son,
John BOye, Mesdames Emma Ruge,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.
r ON Tuesdays Daily.

Mrs. F.. H. Durham is reported much
better to-day.
Ira k,'yser, of Argos, transacted bust
ness h9rs today.
c. 4. Watson. of Bourbon, is visiting
his y.on-in law, Solomon Stockman.
Edrs. James Holland returned to Fix
NJ srt this noon after visit in this city.
Z Mrs. Clara Dyer, of ElgIn, ILL.,, is the
! guest of friends and relatives in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Hendee, OF
South Bend, are the guests of relatives
in this city.
The Misses Alma and Laura Myers
of South Bend, are the guests of friends
in this city.
Mrs. George Mayhem, of Niles, Mich,
came this noon to visit relatives south
of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. K. Potter, of st. J oe,
are the guests of friends and relatives
in this city.
stephen Stsley went to LsFOuntsine,
Ind, this morning to visit his daughter,
Mrs. b. w. Carey.
Mr.. and Mrs George Cole and son,
Roy, of Columbus, o., are visiting rela
tlves in the country.
Mrs. F. A Cobsugh returned to her
home in Goshen today after visit with
Mrs. Luther Helpmsn.
Mr.. and Mrs. J A. Elliott returned
to Convoy, Ohio. today after three
weeks visit In this city.
Miss Harriet Frymsn returned to
Logansport last evening after few
days visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Greiner went to
ElwoOd, Ind, this morning TO visit their
daughter for few weeks.
Oliver York returned from South
Bend this noon where be has been
working for several weeks.
Adam 8sugher, of South Bend, is 10
this city, called by the severe illness
and death of his daughter, lone.
John Ruge and wife, of Valparaiso.
returned home today, after attending
the funeral of Mrs. Marx Ruge.
Mr. and Mrs. Nj. A. Jones and chill.
dren returned to South Bend last eve
ming after week visit in this city.
Every rural neighborhood in Indiana
has a farmer who is now Boosting of
how much corn he can husk in day.
Mrs. z. A. Slough returned to her
home in Indianapolis last evening after
visit with relatives east of this city.
Mrs. A. W. Ashton and daughter re-
turned TO their home in Fort Wayne
today after few days visit in this city
This sudden cold snap has caught
many people without wood, and it is
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
NANDALIA LINE
TIME Ts6LE

In effect oct. &, l900-Trains leave Plymouth a,
follows
F0R THE NORTH.
No, 10 Daily except Sunday. S:32 T. m. for
South Bend.
No. Il DAILY except sunday. I2.42 noon for
South Bend
No. 8 Daily except Sunday. iO.0s p. m. for
South Bend
No ~. 9.Si a. m. sunday only for south Bend.
FOR THE SOUTH.
No, q, Except Sunday. 6:03 m. for TerreHaute
No. 3, " i2:42 D. m
No. ?, - 7.2S p. m. for LOganspOrt
For complete Tine Card. giving all trains and
stations, and for full Information as TO rates
through cars. etc, address
7. 4. DOWNS. Agent
Plymouth. Ind
K.A. FORD. 9enersl Passenger Agent.
". Louis Mo
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Change In Time of Trains on PennsyivaRia
Lines.

Change In Time of Trains on Pennsyivanis
Lines.
Under a new schedule in effect on
Nov. %, 1900, passenger trains over the
PennsylvsnIs hues leave Plymouth sta
ton as follows:
For the East No &, 3-O5 a N daily;
No. -, 1887 a. N, daI.y except sunday;
No. 20, 2:33 p N. deill; No ). :45 p N.
daily; No ,. 80 p. m. daily, extra fare;
No. IS, S:39 p. n. daily except sunday;
No. y. 1925 p m. daily.
For the West No. IL, 5:l3 a. N daily;
No. s. $50 a. m, daily, extra fare train;
No. 81, J:22 ~, daily except sunday;
No. 81, l207 p. ~, daily; No. 80, 2:l5 p.
m, daily except sunday. No. 9, Cos p.
m, daily.
For particular information on the
subject apply 10 i. +. Hsnes, ticket
agent
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Wants to Re Judge.

1t is announced from Hammond that
a. f. Knots, representative of Lake
county in the legislature of 1899, is
candidate for federal appointment as
judge 10 one of the departments of the
Philippine islands. The claims of Mr..
Knots were presented by letter to
Congressman Crumpscker several
weeks ago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Mrs. Samuel Parker went to Chicago
today.
Father Moench, Of Valparaiso, is in
town today.
Adam Wise went to Fl. Wayne on
business today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Copal, of Niles, Mich,
are visiting relatives in this city.
Miss Mary Gallagher, daughter of
Peter Gallagher, died at Culver Mon
day, Dec 10, aged "a years and 3
months The remains were brought to
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Lake Erie & Western R. R.
IL Michigan City Division

iuuihnnpOtle a. hlCnikdD Nity inNleiOu
NEW FAST TRAINS
ON and after sunday. May 10. 1870. trains
will leave PlyD Cuth a. follows:
NORTH BOUND TRAINS.
No. 20 Toledo. Chicago & Michigan Express,
except Sunday. 1901 D. m
No. 22. Toledo. Detroit < Chicago Limited
daily. 5:15 p. m.
No. "a. Muncie. Lafayette & Plymouth Spec
lsl. except sunday. Il SO p m.
SOUTH HOUND TRAIN
No. 2l. Detroit. Indianapolis < Cincinnati EN
press. daily. 8 so m
No. %, Chicago. Detroit Toledo < Indianap-
oils Fast Line. except sunday. 1871 a m
No. %, Chicago. Toledo & indianapolis Spec.
ial. except Sunday. 5:l5 p. m.
ELEGANT NEW SERVICE AND EQUIP
MENT.
Trains Nos 20 - and p make direct cOnnec-
lions for Toledo. Detroit. ChlcagO and all points
East North and Northwest
Trains 81 and . make in mediate connection
at Indianapolis Union station for Cincinnati
Louisville and all points in the Southeast. South
and Southwest.
Train p connects al Indianapolis with fash
trains for 81 Louis ard Southwest
For further Information. call Al l. T. & ". K
K. K. ticket office.
J. NJ. DAUBENsPECK, Agent
Plymouth. Ind
C. r. Daily. G. P. A. Indianapolis. Ind
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Claims the w hole Town.

Charles l.. POksgon, the only surviv-
ing soIf and heir of the late chief of the
Pottawstomie tribe of Indians, Simon
Pokagon, is now in Lsporte where he
will take legal measures to put himself
in possession of g tract of land worth
millions of dollars. The land 10 ques-
ton covers the entire town site of La
porte.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
In Our Print Department we will place

In Our Print Department we will place
on sale one box of ID styles Calicoes at sc
per yd.; good quality and good styles. Our
doube-fold Percales, all good staple color
ings, worth Ioc per yd., at only sc. A good
&c Outing Flannel at SC. All our Ioc French
Flannels at p &c yd., less than makers cost.
In Our Domestic Department we will
offer good yd wide Brown Muslin at &c;
the &c kind at SC; Canton Flannels at sc. &c
and Sc per yd., can't be duplicated at that
price at wholesale; Beached Muslin, yard
wide, at SC; the very best Lonsdale at Sc yd.
In Our Dress Goods Department we Of
fer black Crepons at 49c, 75c amt LIS. The
ones at LIS are in Vineyards lengths and
have sold up to ?. so per yd. Colored Hen
riettas from I212c upward; fancy all-wool
Dress Flannels at &c; 5o-in Repelants at
4Sc; other bargains too numerous to mention.
In Our Linen Department full cut of
20 per cent has been made, so that you can
buy Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, Etc.
at less than ever before. Christmas Hand
kerchiefs in endless variety, ranging in price
&c, &c, sc, SC, Ioc, sc, zoe, CSC and up to
$50 each. BY large majority the best and
cheapest handkerchiefs in the city
In Our Hosiery Department we offer Feeced Hose for
ladies' misses and children at Toe pair Wool Hose at
eSn Knit Ge ss low as &c per s
them at i5c to 25c per pair pair warranted.
In Underwear we are certainly the best house in the
county Can show more good values in this line than any
Full line of yarns at lowest prces-Saxony at sc. Ice
Wool. black or white. at &c per box. worth 49,
Lace Curtains at less than first cost.
Remnants of CARPETS AT ONE-HALF PRICE.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Jour Tenth Annual "Red Letter" Sale

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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Head Light extra copies at this of
dee. II
The Republican., 1900-12-06
THE WEIGHING MACHINE.
a Piece of Bathroom Fix
ture as the Bathtub.

In every household to-day there are
babies or banting women or dyspeptic
members, and the modern, scientific
physician draws his sage conclusions
as much from his patients pounds as
from their temperature. In conse-
quence the most wonderful machines
have been developed to meet this need
of determining human weight to the
smallest fraction of an ounce.
Among the wedding presents of
summer bride was remarkab.e-look-
ing object that puzzled considerably
those who were asked in to view the
gifts, until the bride herself explained
that it was new and improved family
weighing machine.
The frame of the affair was made of
highly polished mahogany, and the top
of the platform, supported by four
graceful legs, was cushioned and COW
cred with royal red leather. To one
side of the cushion were notched and
numbered bars of silver, and with this
went a leather-bound book and a series
of little numbered weights, made also
of silver.
The whole thing was a puzzle till
some intelligent person recognized the
apparatus as an elegant family weigh
ing machine, so exquisite in its adjust