Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-06

that this year of grace, the last in the
century, is not counted year So
February lost day and consequently
it's new moon. A moonless month hes
not occurred since 1866 and will Lot &C.
cur again until late 10 unborn time.
If you want fancy packages, get the
condition powders that sell everywhere
for l6 to 40 cents per pound. If you
want results, buy our bulk stock food.
AS much or as little as you want at B
cents per pound. For bes' Seed Store. 2w
The pension examining board ex-
smined ten applicants today. Among
these were Jonas Grant, Of Bourbon;
Erastus Matherson and Christian
Apple, of Inwood; j. FsulkeDberry, of
Teegsrden, and Joe White, of Twin
Lakes.
A letter has been received from Miss
Nellie Knoblock who was among those
who went to North Dakota last week.
She says the climate is delightful and is
very much like Indiana and that the
farmers have already begun sowing
their seed.
Goshen Times: A smooth stranger
worked the farmers of Sugar Grove on
a gasoline scheme He was going to
furnish them ten gallon can of the
fluid for 81 and throw in the can. He
got the dollars and they are waiting
for the cans.
The Ladies Aid society of Burr Oak
will hold handkerchief bazaar on Sat-
urdsy evening, April 14th, at the resi-
dence of George Osborn, one mile west
of Burr Oak. Music by Culver or
chestra and refreshments. All are
cordially invited.
The time was taken up at court this
morning in examining witnesses in the
Bourbon case. The witnesses on the
plaintiffs side were put on the stand
this morning. Probably the whole of
tomorrow will be occupied before the
pleas can be made.
Eliza Crowley and Ada Hayes were
married last week at Culver. The
young couple have taken up their resi-
dence in West Plymouth. Both of
their families are we'll known in Mar
shall county. Their Plymouth friends
welcome them warmly.
Joe Eich furnishes some information
which might enable naturalist to esti
mate the quality of dentine found in
the teeth of rats. The other day he
came across several heavy lead pipes
which had been gnawed through by the
rodents in their efforts to get water.
Steps are already being taken for the
organization of ball team. Prospects
are not so promising as they have been
in years past, but no doubt there is
plenty of material heresbouts for first.
class aggregation. Those enthusiastic
concerning base ball should take hold
The funeral of Francis NJ. Walker
yesterday was very solemn and impress.
sive. The wide sphere of his acquaint
ance was shown in the large number
who attended. The matter of who
shall fill the vacancy of county recorder
will remain in suspense for few days
A vigorous humane society is one OF
the powers in South Bend. Its sphere
of influence extends to the homes OF
thousands. Plymouth has thoroughly
organized humane society, and has hsG
for years. It's influence seems spas
modic, however, and the power is moi
felt evenly throughout the year.
Elias Munger, formerly an Armenian
merchant, is staying with John Bender
of this city. Mr.. Munger is pleasant
gentleman. He has been driven from
his native land on account of the perse
cution of the Turks and detests that
race with an Unborn hate quite evident
in every word he utters concerning
them.
Botany is being studied with acceler
ating interest in the Plymouth high
school. We have one of the best
herbariums of nativine plants of any
school in Indiana. During the past
week over two hundred new specimens
have been added. Literature, rhetoric
grammar and political economy are re-
ceiving good attention in the hands OF
Miss Shed.
LIE Otto Peterson, in South Plymouth
is the possessOr of twelve Belgian
hares given birth to last night by biz
blooded doe. What is called rabbit
farming seems to be making grea'
Roadway in this county. Several of The
Plymouth boys have gone into 1t on &
minor scale. When people can be edu
Gated to relish morsel of hare th'
same as bit of chicken the business
no doubt, will be UNNECESSARILY profit
able.
Taylor Filson has received letter
from his son William who was among
the party who went west last week tt
locate on Dakota government land. HI
has selected himself q nice tract al
Towner, small village about fitteeT
miles from the county SCAT. BY Thu
time he has a temporary dwelling cree
ted and is getting ready for his sum
mer crops. The rest of the party me,