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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

North Liberty isdestined to witness
one Of the greatest events in her his
tory in the near future. The Wabash
Railroad company has had under con-
sideration for the past six months an
important change which would make
this or some other favorabiy located
station the division point for local
freight trains.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08
TO OCTOBER 6, 1908.

TO OCTOBER 6, 1908.
Dora L Erwin and husband. W d to
John and Mary Willford lot ii Martins
1st add to Bourbon; slO50.
Samuel G Loring and wife, d TO
Edison S and Tillie NJ Reed WI of S
I of sec l6 tip 80 /; $4,000.
Charles S Yates and wife, W d to
Malinda E Skinner 40 a of 81 offs
l of sec % NJ r L; 1920.
John w Crowley and wife, d to
Edgar NJ and Paul NJ Tbayer lot in
Maxinkuckee: $500.
Thomas M Jones W d to Joel Mos
lander und 1 of lot IS .Corbins con of
Independence to Plymouth; SIS.
Newell Graves and wife, to
John F and Francis e PresnalI lot 5
Klingers add Plymouth: $500.
John R Dietrich and wife, W d to
Charles + DeVoe lot % Boley's 1st
add Bourbon $500.
Carolins Aungst ct al W d to VIM
Fl Martin and wife 20 # Of 1872 IT
OF lot Ewings add Plymouth: $500.
Wm b Kyle and wife, c ID to Guy
Collier lot adj Tyner; 81.
George w Corner, ST. to Jacob A
Corner and wife, 1OI a IN Sc cor OF w
hf of NV q also strip II IT by 8 l-3
rds, e and W in W part of e hf of NV q
all in sec 20. L 35, r L; 1925.
William Hall, to Lydia NJ and Will
liam G Cole, 40 off e SO of 16O
of NV q OF sec 10, T 33, T A: $4,000.
CORTLAND L Morris and wife. to
VIM Fl Cove, lot Z, Higgins Sub Div
Of Out Lot Is, Ewing's add Plym-
outh; $3.50.
Mutual Bldg and Loan Assoc No 3.
@ q d to Durham c Parker, hf of
Lots 33 s. 81, Rhodes Add Argos;
$500.
Mary Suffer, etal to Joseph Salilhoff,
sw q OF sec I, L "a. r 3; s140O.
Melvin A Molebash, etal to Charles
Fl Neu, 20 off end of Sc q of NV q
of sec 35, T "a, r 3; $1,000.
VIM Z Seavolt and wife, to Lydia
A Seavolt, lot So, Thayer's Con End
Add to Bourbon: S1l50.
Willis Z Divine, to Clarence G Dr.
vine, ne q of ne q of sec 90, L 35, r 1;
s5s.
Cora A Rills and husband, to Jennie
E Reed, lot 6, Osborne's Sub Div of
Out Lot 81 s. 80, Cabell's Add to Ply
mouth; 5000.
Samuel Heckaman and wife, to
Frank r Smith, NV of Sc Q of sec
81, t 81, R 4; 5000.
Lucinda Working, tax deed to NJ A
o Packard $500 a of RR in hf of
of NV q of sec 5, T 80, r 1; s15.11.
Emma Robertson etal tax deed 30
ii A Logan, 6 In SO form in NV cor
of hf of ne q of sec II NJ r L: 4.65.
Margaret Williams, tax deed to FL
A Logan, ne q of NV q of sec 20, 7
"a, r 8; sl0.94.
David c Smith, tax deed to III A
Logan, l SO form in NV cor also let
1 of road In sec 8, L 33, r 2; s17.75.
Melvin NJ Beck, etal, tax deed to
II Logan. 20 a of e 65 a of W hf Of
NV O of sec IL, T 80. r 2: 500.
Henry Mitchsll and wife, to Chas
| and Eleanor Allen, W IS it Of n hf
of lot As Orig Plymouth; 5000.
Fannie Freese, Q c d to Andrew G
Perry, Admir- NV of NV q, also II
rdS n & S by 40 rdS E & w in ne cor
of lot all in sec 8. T 33 r L; sl0o.
Richard A Edwards and wife to
Jacob Voreis, lot or ne Fri of ne of
sec So, T 80, R 2; $1,000.
Malinda E Skinner and husband, to
Charles S Yates, 4ae Of r r of sec
20 NJ r L; $1,000.
Mary Ann Dill, to Charles A Prots-
man. lot Is Ewing IS add to Plymouth.
o1oao
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08
Letter to Mr.. l. S. Jseoby.

PLYMOUTH, Ind
Dear Sir: There are two sorts of
farmers; one wants his house aud farm
buildings to say 81 m comfortable and
owe nobody, thank you;" the other
don t care. The paint, for the thrifty
one is Devoe Ready Paint.
Mr.. Thriftless. no matter; one paint
is as good as another for him. Any
whitewash stuff will do. His clap
boards are loose and windows put.
A man can't look Thrifty. unless he
is thrifty. Takes more than paint TO
save his property. Look at bis horses
can t paint them.
Yours truly,
f. w. DEv0E 8 Co.
p. s. Devoe Paint is sold by H. E.
Buck.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

John D. Rockefeller has defeated j.
Pierpont Morgan in the battle for SUI
premacy 10 shaping the policy Of the
United States Steel Corporation, the
directors announcing cut In the diyi-
dend on common stock in accordance
with the demands of the Standard Oil
COMPANY interests.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

Dowie expects to make $50, 900. 600
for Zion out OF his invasion OF New
York. The public is anxiously waiting
to see his plan for fleecing Wall street
developed. II he succeeds he will be
acknowledged the leading inancier Of
the world, no matter what people may
think about his religion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

The suspicion Of Apostle Grant that
the Mormon meetings in Japan are
attended by the natives in order to
familiarize themselves with the Eng-
lish language, gives US another Hum
NATIVE view of the practical methods
Of this quantity ingenious people.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

George Gould, who has just return
ed to New York from tour Of the
Southwest, is more optimistic than
ever as to general business conditions,
asserting there is no foundation for
the wave of pessimism which is dis
turbing Wall street.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

Germany is still selling cartridges
and rifles 20 Turkey. Still, perhaps
We had better not make any sarcastic
oomments. The sultan could probab-
ly buy American canned meat and
Missouri mules for his army il he tried.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

In four years the Governors OF Ken
lucky have pardoned 1,l3l convicts
out OF the penitentiary--12o Of them
being murderers. Why does Kentucky
waste money In keeping up courts?
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

Illinois health authorities are max
ing strenuous objections against the
feeding OF cows on distillery refuse.
Not content with human victims 1t
would seem that the demon rum is
seeking to undermine the morals and
health Of our cattle.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08
Mr.. Chamberlain writes

Mr.. Chamberlain writes: 'sThose
who MAINTAIN the absolute inspira-
tion OF an Anticipated doctrine will
have much TO explain" American ad-
vocates OF free trade please stick a pin
there. indianapolis Journal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08
There are all sorts of schemes fol-

There are all sorts Of schemes for
s.doing up" the innocent public for
the benefit OF interested persons or
corporations. There never was a time
when the people needed to DE more
on the alert in the selection of their
public servants or more watchful OF
them while in office.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

The great public prominence and
activity of Matthew Stanley Quay has
all been during the past twenty years,
and he is now seventy. He is living
denial of the theory that man 3 use
fulness is over at fifty.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

Government revenues amounted to
$3.50, 100000 during the last fiscal
year and expenditures to 1905 900. 600.
This is billion-dollar country, with
the balance on the right side.-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08
New York eUssips are awaiting wit

New York gUssips are awaiting with
interest the visit to that city OF a
number Of, English women Of title.
who are said to be planning to turn
the tables on the galaxy OF American
girls who have married high-born
EngliShmen.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

The remnants OF English free trade
are generously offered as the demo-
cratic issue in this country In 1904. 1t
would be awkward to be compelled to
go into the contest without a platform
of some old kind.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

Uncle Sans active cash working
fund is ESQ. 900, 600. All the first pay
ments on the isthmian canal might
have been made and still a comfort
able balance would have remained on
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

Mayor Low, in his Chicago speech,
suggested the possibility ofNew York
and Chicago continuing to grow until
they come together like the twin cities
of Minnesota. Fancy northern In
diana becoming a Chicago ward.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

Last month the public debt decreas-
ed s6.171, S12. The Understanding
debt stands at 1912, 900, 900 and the
interest charge continues to decline.
Republican management maintains
It's records.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

Mayor Fogarty, of South Bend, has
semi-oficially announced bis candi-
dacy for congress on the democratic
ticket for this district.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

Down in Maryland they seem to be
in real doubt concerning the outcome
of the gubernatorial contest. In most
OF the other states each side has sure
thing.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08
Plymouth, Ind, October 8. 1908.

Joseph Chamberlain has over 300
species OF orchids in his lighthouses and
noa satisfied with that be is making a
dollhouse of all Great Britain.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

If you want ali the news, and
in a clear and readable shape
you'll get it IN THE TRIBUNE.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08
eENTLESfEN,


Mrs Jennie Hall
Please say advertised when calling
for these letters.
A fee Of one cent win be charged on
the letters advertised.
J. A. YocKEY, P. NJ.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-10-08

The following letters remain I'M
called for in the post Office at Plym-
outh, Ind, for the week ending
Oct, 6. 1902.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-01-29
Will Not Act.

Millville, N. j., Jan. 24-Thomas
Whitaker, who was recently appointed
assignee of the Stock Building and
Loan Association, has asked to be re-
lieved of that position. The legal
condition, however, is such that it is
necessary for someone to make an ap-
pearanoe in Court on behalf of the as
ISOLATION at the time the auditor files
his report upon Secretary Howell s
estate; otherwise the association
might be barred from claims against
the Howell property, and the stock
holders would suffer accordingly.
The directors, having assigned, are
not in position to do this, and the
only one who can is the assignee.
At the request of some of the lead
ing minority stockholders Mr.. Whita-
ker has consented to remain as assig-
nee until that duty shall have been
performed, when he will at once re-
fire
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-01-29
HUNT BROS.

cash in his own threat, the fall down
stairs where the body was found.
Following is a full text of the find
ing of the jury
An inquisition, indented and taken
at Bridgeton. in the County of Cum
berland. on the twenty-seventh day of
January, 1903, before me, Samuel M.
Hall, one of the Coroners of said
county, upon the view of the bodies
of Frank and Dora Nichols, then and
there lying dead, upon the oaths of
Isaac T. Nichols, Eli E. Rogers. Ed
ward L. Matlack, J. Thomas Schiller,
Samuel +. Bard and William H. Bal
lenger, good and lawful men of the
county aforesaid, who being sworn
and affirmed and charged to inquire
on the part of the State of New Jer-
sey, when, where, how and after
what manner the said Frank Nichols
| and the said Dora Nichols came to
their deaths. do say upon their oaths
and affirmations that one Frank Mich
OILS, late of Springtown, did on the
twenty second day of January, 1908,
at Greenwich township, in the county
aforesaid, wilfully and feloniously
kill and murder the said Dora Mich
ols, his wife. And the jurors afore-
said, on their said oaths and affirma-
tions, do further say, that the said
Dora Nichols was killed and murdered
by her husband, Frank Nichols, by
premedltatlon out of temporary in
sanity while in a condition of de-
spondency brooding over his physical
condition; that he killed his said
wife, Dora Nichols, by some method
unknown to the jury, locking her in
her bedroom, and setting fire to the
house, and that he, the said Frank
! Nichols, is guilty of both murder and
| arson upon the body of said Dora
Nichols; that after the perpetration
of the said crimes of murder and arson
the SAID Frank Nichols did himself
voluntarily, wilfully and feloniously
cut his own throat with razor, and
of his malice aforethought did kill
and murder himself. -
Signed by the Coroner and the mem
bers Of the jury
Nineteen witnesses were sworn and
examined. Nothing new was brought
out in their evidence. The story of
the tragedy is still fresh in the minds
of all and it is needless to go into
detailed testimony.
Those witnesses sworn were as fol-
lows: Levi Pennington, who was first
at scene of tragedy; Chas. Bergen.
also one of the first to see the fire and
to make discovery of the body of
Frank Nichols; Howard Bryant, John
Gibe, Sr., DR.. Hummel, William
Camp. George Bryant. Sr., John
Gibe, Jr., Jerry Harris, Henry Mich
OILS, VIM. Bryant, Or. Kirchhoff, An
drew Williams, John Ed. Nichols,
Charlotte Harris, Laura Bergen, Dr.
Diament, DR.. J. r. G. Thompson and
Annie Pennington, all told the jury
what they knew of the facts in the
case.
Some salient points in the testi-
mony were to the effect that Frank
Nichols was Respondent; that he was
hard drink that when under the
influence of liquor he was very brutal
The jury reached its verdict after a
few moments deliberasion.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-01-29
Our Friends, the Druggists.

1t is pleasure to testify to the gen.
orally high character of druggists. But
because OF few exceptions to the rule,
1t is necessary to caution the public to be
on guard against limitations of Perry
Davis Painkiller. See that you get the
right article. the soothing, helpful Pain
killer that was used in your family before
you were born. Don't be taken into buy
ing a substitute. There is but one Pain
killer, Perry Davis. 1t
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-01-29
IT'S THE TRUTH

Tell a man it's food and
he doesn't want to pay for it
Tell him it's a medicine and
he says it doesn't look like it.
Then tell him it's both a food
and a medicine and he thinks
you're playing some game on
him.
Yet these are the facts about
SCOTS Emulsion of pure cod
liver oil. 1t is the cream of
cod-liver oil, the richest and
most digestible of foods. The
food for weak stomachs. The
food for thin bodies and thin
blood.
But that's only half the
story. Scott's Emulsion is also
a good medicine. 1t gives new
life and vigor to the whole sys-
TEN and especially to the lungs.
we'llsend you little to try, fyou like.
SCOTT s. BOVINE. 400 Pearl street. New York.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-01-29
MURDER AND SUICIDE
OR DOUBLE MURDER.

Murder and suicide or double
murder-horrible tragedy in any
event-created the greatest excitement
early Thursday down in Spring
town, the little colony where many
colored people reside.
1t was just after seven O'Clock in the
morning when the news was brought
to Bridgeton, and Coroner Mcpherson
being unable to attend. arranged with
Justice of the Peace Samuel M. Hall
to make an investigation of the case,
and with County Physician Diament
that official left Rridgeton about half
past eight O'Clock.
Half an hour before that time two
reporters of the pioneer" were fly
ing over the muddy roads, up hill and
down around by Sheppard's mill, and
but little way from that, just
dash off the main road through
Springtown, was the scene of the
horrible crime, for crime it is.
There Frank Nichols, colored
farmer, had lived with his wife, sur
rounded by little truck farm which
served to make the living. Nichols
was man OF about forty years and
had always lived in this community.
The home had been modest, two
story affair, and in the rear was a
small barn and corn crib.
B The picture Thursday morning show
ed nothing but the charred, still
burning and smoking embers of
the house. About the front yard un-
der the bare boughs of the fruit trees
were articles of furniture which had
been carried from the burning home.
The old organ, the cook stove, chairs
and other furniture were scattered
about in confusion. Two trunks were
also noticed, and these alone were the
only things that had been brought
from upstairs.
A large blanket covered something
which was lying under one of the
trees. Peeping out from beneath it
were the sock covered feet of an ap-
parent human being. It was the life
less body of Frank Nichols, dead by
his own hand probably, by the hand
of an unknown murderer, possibly.
Over yonder between the house and
barn was bit of white cloth. 1t
covered something that might have
been a burned log of wood, judging
from appearances, but which was, as
matter of fact, the horribly charred
remains of Mrs. Nichols, Dora, the
wife of the man whose body was ly-
ing under the old apple tree.
All was mystery. The group of
awe-strickeh colored people lowering
here and there about the ruins were
whispering together, and when spoken
to by officials or reporters were almost
dumb, giving scarce any information.
Diligent inquiry, minute inspection,
grasping of conditions as they were
rather unsatisfactory explained,
builds up the story as it is apparent
now. How much different the official
investigation of the authorities will
prove it, remains to be seen.
For years Frank Nichols has lived
upon the little place where this morn
ing he met his death. He has been
twice married and has three children,
none of the latter have been living
home He was married to his wife,
Dora, some seven or eight years ago.
She was Philadelphia woman whom
Nichols met in Belmar when he was
there as waiter in a hotel. None
about the place to-day but said that
the relations of Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-01-29

and had stayed with Mr.. Dawson.
He denied being in Vineland on July
3D.. Denied ever delivering beer as
testified to by the States witnesses.
Albert Marshall was called as wit
ness for the defense. to explain the
kind of a house it was that Dawson
occupied. He said it was frame
structure and not brick as stated by
some witnesses for the State.
Charles Dawson, defendant at the
bar, was sworn. He said that he had
never been indicted for any offence
before. He is employed by Chas. 3.
Kind, bother whose establishment
is about four miles from Vineland.
All beer handled by him was on or
ders of Mr.. Kinds. Witness said that
William Mick never was in his employ
and that he had never given him per-
mission to sell beer in any quantities.
Witnesses testimony was strong
denial of the whole States case In
referring to two of the States wit
nesses, the detectives, he said he re-
membered the Zone with the bald
head" but the other rooster he did
not know.
This ended the defendants case and
after some .rebuttal on part of the
State the case went to the jury after
summing up of counsel and the charge
of the Court. The jury retired at ten
minutes past four.
Prosecutor Fithian said that he was
ready to move the trial of the indict-
ment against David and Gertie
Wright, of Vineland, charged with
keeping disorderly house.
Lawyer Berault, counsel for defend
ants, appeared with an affidavit, set
ting forth the unavoidable absence of a
very important witness, and the Pros
ecutor permitted the case to go over
until the May term.
Ethel Stewart, the young lady who
had pleaded non vult to an Indictment
for conspiracy to extort money, was
called before the bar for judgment
She was neatly clad in black and a
heavy veil partly concealed the rather
pretty features of her face. AS soon
as interrogated by the Court, she be-
gan sobbing bitterly.
''How old are you?' asked the
Court.
Twenty -one,'' replied Ethel be-
tween her sobs.
"Where do you live?"
Il have no father nor mother, and
I am now living at Newport with my
sister
"Do you expect to remain with
your sister?'' continued the Court.
eyes, sir, replied Ethel.
"Well, Miss Stewart said the
Court. "the crime with which you
stand charged is serious one and the
Court cannot overlook punishment of
some kind. You have. however, been
of great assistance to the State in
bringing to Justice the arch CON
splrator in the crime and it has taken
this fact into consideration. For the
present, sentence will be suspended.
You will be asked to return at the
May term, however, when your sem
tence will largely depend on the man
ner in which you have deported your
self in the meantime. The Prosecutor
will notify you when you are wanted.
You may go now,'' and Ethel left the
Court room still weeping.
Court then adjourned for the term,
and the petit jurors, save those on the
Mick and Dawson case, visited the
office of Sheriff Diament and received
their per diem.
The jury on Mick and Dawson case
returned a verdict at Z 80 last evening,
finding both parties guilty as charged.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-01-29
A Victory to be Proud OF

the final and absolute cure of sore
throat. in which the rawness and tender
ness have been spreading dangerously
near those guardians of life, the lungs.
The luxury of a sound throat and robust
lungs is most keenly epjoysd by people
who. having suffered all the consequences
of "a little cold, you know" have been
rescued from misery and danger by
Aliens Lung Balsam. 1t
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-01-29
Furs Reduced.

All our fine fur scarfs and
seal coats to go at a sacrifice.
seal coats at $40, value $50;
electric seal coats at S25, value
SIS; all coats and capes for
Women, Misses and Children
to go at about half.
New Spring Goods are now
being opened every day.
Blue Stamps with all pur-
chases.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-01-29
HUNT BROS.
Sc Goats at S2.98.

10. morrow morning we will
offer IS Tan and Castor Coats
new this winter, lined all
through with Mercerized lining
fitted back at So. .o8, have sold
all season at So
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
EMPTY WORDS
espyrishr-

LMf Il NORDS
do not prove the stock. You must
test for yourself. Our wares will
stand any test. That of actual use is
the one we most desire. 1t will
leave no doubt in your mind as to the
quality of our
GROCERIES.
sThey are of the "come again" kind.
The toodstuffs being fresh and in
perfect condition they never fail to
give satisfaction when cooked.
Another pleasant feature is the price.
We touch lowest notch.
Open from Z a. M. to $50 p. m.
Saturdays at 8 o'clock.
Telephone No. SO.
H. E. Riley & Bro.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-11
The Best Liniment.

"Chamberlain's Pain Balm is con-
sidered the best liniment on the
market" write Post e Bliss. OF
Georgia, VT No other liniment will
heal cut or bruise so promptly. No
other affords such quick relief from
rheumatic pains. No other is so
valuable for deep-seated pains like
lame back and pains in the chest.
Give this liniment trial and you
will never wish to be without it.
Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy.