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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25
lanes /. Jordan.

James l. Jordan was born in
Wayne Co., Ind, M1rch II, 1913 and
died May 10. 1905 aged 81 years, l
month and % days.
The deceased was the son of Beno-
nj and Julia Jordan, the fourth of a
family of twelve children He re-
moved with his parents to Marshall
County when he was bat six years
old and grew to manhood on his faith
er's farm four miles south of Ply
mouth. At the age of nineteen he en-
listed in the war of the rebellion,
where he served three years in the
73d regiment Co. l. of the Indiana
volunteers, received an honorable dis
charge came home and in the spring
of 1865 was married to Rachel E.
Baylor. They settled south of Ply
mouth near the old homestead, where
they resided until the fall of 1876,
when he removed with his family to
Missouri where he lived at the time
of his death, which came very sud-
denly of heart failure.
He was assisting in a grocery store
and left his family in the evening ap-
parently we'll and arriving at the
store only few minutes later was
stricken with a severe pain in the
heart, uttered one exclamation and
fell to the floor dead.
James Jordan had endeared him
self to his family and friends, with
quiet dignity, unassuming disposit-
ion, ever kind and obliging. A low
ing husband an effectionate father
and an honest, upright citizen.
He was victim of nervous trouble
for years but was patient sufferer
and beloved by all who knew him. He
was member of the Baptist church
of Purdy, Missouri. He leaves a wife
three daughters, an aged mother, four
brothers and FIVE sisters beside host
of friends to mourn his departure
The funeral was held from the
home Friday May 18th interment in
the Purdy Skmetery.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25
Why They Lost Their Jobs.

The Workers Magazine has coliec-
ted the stories of seventy-two work
ing men who lost their jobs. The list
has been tabulated and shows the
following causes for discharge:
Drinking, IL
Carelessness, s.
Swell-headedness z.
Gambling, 5.
Laziness, 4.
Following these come many 9TH
ers, such as business closed down."
2; dull season." 2; fellow clerk stole
1; ''sassed boss" 1; woman worked
cheaper" l.
1t will be noted that in a large ma
Jority of the cases the fault was with
the employees. Indeed, the remark
able part of this symposium is the ex-
ceeding frankness of the discharged
men in admitting this fact OF the
entire seventy-two, but two or three
make any claim that their employer.
were at fault
Another fact is revealed: There is
little record of inefficiency on the
part of the workers aside from that
induced by bad habits Four admit
they were lazy Three of these were
Just out of high school, and say they
will take hold of the next job with
firmer determination to succeed.
They have learned that business is
not 4 SNAP"
Liquor drinking heads the list of
causes. The idea that ''the wheel of
business must be fabricated" is not
borne out by experience.
Gambling goes along with drink
1t is simply short cut to business
ruin.
Carelessness, which is second in the
list, is inexcusable. This fault, to-
gether with that of swell-headedness
is peculiarly the fault of younger per-
sons and is not without cure.
The deduction from the entire mat
ter is this: These workers discharg-
ed themselves. They voluntarily put
themselves out of business.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY.
The First Official Observance was
From an Order by General John
A. Logan May S, 1868.

The first official observance of May
80 as day for the decoration of the
graves of the Union dead followed
proclamation issued from the head
quarters of the Grand Army of the
Republic on May 5, 1868, by General
John A. Logan, commander in chief.
This order read:
The 3Oth of May, 1865, is desig-
mated for the purpose OF strewing
with flowers or otherwise decorating
the graves of comrades who died in
defense of their country during the
late rebellion and whose bodies now
lie in almost every city, village, ham,
let and churchyard in the land. In
this observation no form of ceremony
is prescribed, but posts and comrades
will IN their own way arrange such
fitting servics and testimonials of res
pect as circumstances may permit.
1--WE are organized, comrades, as
our regulations tell us, for the pur-
pose, among other things. of preser>
wing and Strengthening those kind
and fraternal feelings which have
bound together soldiers, sailors and
marines who united together to sup
press the late rebellion
What can aid more to assure this
result than by cherishing tenderly the
memory of our heroic dead, who
made their breasts barricade be-
tween our country and its foes?
Their soldier lives were the reveille
of freedom to a race in chains and
their deaths the tattoo of rebellious
tyranny in arms We should guard
their graves with sacred vigilance.
All that the consecrated wealth and
taste of the nation can add to their
adornment and security is but fitting
tribute to the memory of her slain de-
tenders. Let no wantor foot tread
rudely in such hallowed grounds.
Let pleasant paths invite the coming
and going of reverent visitors and
fond mourners.
Let no vandalism of avarice or
neglect, no ravages of time, testify to
the present or to the coming genera
tions that we have forgotten as peo-
pie the cost of free and undivided
republic.
If other eyes grow dull and other
hands slack and other hearts grow
cold in the solemn trust, ours shall
keep it well as long as the light and
warmth of life remain to us.
LET us, then, at the time appoin
ted gather round the sacred remains
and garland the passionless mounds
above them with the choicest flowers
of spring-time- Let us raise above
them the dear old flag they saved
from dishonor Let us in this solemn
presence renew our pledges to aid
and assist those whom they have left
among Us, sacred charge upon a
nations gratitude, the soldiers and
sailors widow and orphan.
1T is the purpose OF the comm and
er in chief to inaugurate this ooser-
vance with the hope that it will be
kept up from year TO year while
survivor of the war remains to honor
the memory of his departed COM
rades."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25
G. A. r. Boy. Meet.

The members of the G. A. R. Post
met at their hall in special meeting
Monday night for good time. Their
families and friends were also pres
ent. Jesse Miller, the leader of the
old Plymouth band, treated the boys
to some fine music on his horns and
his large graphaphone. The mem-
bers all say it was the best musical
concert that they have heard for
many a day. The ministers of the
city were present and all made
speeches. Refreshments were served
and the old soldier boys had s-twinl<-
1e in their eyes. today that slowed
thar they had gathered round the
flag" in joyous rememberances once
again
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25

An account of the death of Sidney
C. Butler of near Topeka, Kansas was
received here Monday. His death
was eaused from injuries received in
a;fmaway accident. He was cousin
of Henry Kelver of near this city.
Sid, as he: was commonly called will
be remembered by many of his old
friends here. he having spent the
greater part of his single life with
the family Of Jacob Kelver.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25
$14145.10
255.47
S13ss9.63
Balance on hand

Balance on hand S138S9.6 .63
The committee on sewers and
drains reported the amount of tile re-
quired for Center street and the said
committee recommended the purch-
ase of the tile needed.
On motion the said committee was
directed to notify the local dealers
that bids will be received for said tile
May 20, 1905.
The committee on streets and al
leys reported that the sidewalks on
south side of river bridge are in a
bad condition and recommended the
building of cement walks, which rec
ommendation was concurred in by
the Council The city civil engineer
was directed to prepare plans and
specifications for such Improvements.
The said committee reported that it
was not ready to report upon the
matter of the Telephone franchise;
and on motion that said committee
be granted further time, the roll was
called and the vote was for the grant
ing of further time--1acher, Ness
and Baker, and against the granti.,e <
Of further time-Hahn, Cole and Ul-
rich. The vote being a tie and the
Mayor voting against the granting of
further time in which to report the
said committee was ordered to re-
port The council then on on motion
rejected the proposition embodied in
the proposed franchise ordinance the
vote being for rejection-Lacher,
Hahn, Cole, Ness and Baker and
against the rejection--Ulrich.
The sexton of Oak Hill Cemetery
was granted the usual assistance for
Decoration Day.
The salary ordinance passed second
reading and upon unanimous consent
OF tn Council it passed third reading
and the ordinance was finally passed.
The matter of Improvements of
street abutting Lot Z, original plat,
was taken under advisement until
next regular meeting and the street
and alley committee was directed to
confer with Mr. Brewer, the owner
of the property upon which said i'm
provement is to be made, in regard to
making contract for such improve
ment.
In matter of Caro- street resolu-
ton for pavement a motion was made
to rescind the declaratory resolution
passed April Gath. The vote for re-
scinding was-Lacher, Hahn, Cole,
Ness and Ulrich and against rescind-
ing Baker.
In regard to the proposal of c. D.
Snoeberger, motion was made to
table the proposition. The roll call
was ordered and the vote was unani-
nous for the proposition to be tabled
and it was so ordered.
On motion the committee on ordi-
nance and police was directed to in
vestigate the curbing OF streets in the
city and report at next meeting.
On motion the water works COM
mittee was ordered to investigate the
amount of and the price of iron mains
for Center street and to report the
same at the next meeting.
In the matter of dilatory electric
lighting of the city the electric light
committee was ordered to meet with
Mr.. Snoeberger and make satisfacto-
ry adjustment if possible.
The declaratory resolution was pre-
sented for the paving of Jefferson
street from Michigan street to the
west line. of the Lake Erie and West
ern right of way.
The council then adjourned to
meet at their .next regular meeting
night June 5th.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25
Tippcanoe Township Commencement

The Commencement exercises of
the Tippecanoe township schools
were held Friday evening, May 10, at
Summit Chapel There were twenty
five graduates The address was Civ
en- by President l. NJ Sniff of Angola
Tri-State Normal His subject was
"A Comparison of Education, Now
with that OF Forty years ago" The
Valedictory given by Jessie Swihart,
deserves special mention. The Class
Motto was by our Efforts we Shall
Rise" Following is the program as
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25

]. w. Parks and W. E. Bailey went
to South Bend on business Thursday.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Snoeberger Proposition Killed, Will
not Pave Garro street, Bell Tele-
phone Franchise Not Granted.

The City Council met n regular
sssion at the city hall Mondly even
ing May a2, all members being pres
ent
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved. A Pc
tition of w. A. Strunk, etal, for ex-
tension of water mains on west Gar
70 street was read and referred to
water works committee.
A petition of c. Fisher to tap the
Walnut street sewer was read and
granted
The mayor reported an additional
list of dogs for 1904 and the clerk
was ordered to place the same on the
tax duplicate
A petition of Ira earn to tap the
South Michigan street sewer was
read and granted upon payment of
the price for tapping the same.
The reports of the Water Works
superintendent and street commits
sion were read and flied.
The committee on accounts and
stationary recommended the allow
ance of bills amounting toS255.47. A
motion to allow the same was carried.
The report of the finance commit
tee was as follows:
Amount on hand S14145.10
Bills allowed 255.47
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-25

The seventeenth annual commence
ment of the Green Township schools
took place Thursday, May IS. at the
Poplar Grove church. An enormous
crowd-probably thousand persons
principally from Green and Union
townships, tried to gain admittance.
The address of the evening was Civ
en- by S. N. Stevens of this city. The
Argos orchestra furnished the music.
There were twenty-six graduates.
The following is the program as rem
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

H
n T.--z---

The Sans Souci Club always
looks forward with interest to the
annual club meeting in the spacious
home of Mr. T. L. Bransford. Miss
Margaret surpassed even her pre-
vious hospitality in the charming
manner i'll which she entertained
these bright happy-hearted young
girls last Friday afternoon. The
tally cards in white and lavender,
the color scheme for the alter
noon were passed, and places we're
sought with much animation and
interest After many gains and
losses, GIBBS and flows. wild pulsa-
tions and abated breaths, the tro-
phies were awarded The coat
hanger, which showed the touch of
an artistic hand and taste, was de-
veloped in lavender satin sachet,
beautifully testooned with dainty
ribbons and artificial lilacs, was
won by Mrs. M. A. Blanton. Second
and third prizes to Misses Wilma
Beck and Hazel Hardy were hand
some black hose exquisitely EN-
broidered IN lavender. After the
game refreshments were served,
carrying cut the dainty colors in
angel food cake and ices in the
form of lavender lilies and roses.
Miss Bransford always entertains
delightfully."-, but this was in honor
Of her guest, Miss Askew, from
Lexington, Ky. Besides the club
members, the following visitors
were present; Misses Ida Sanders,
Mary Swigg art, Ruth Lyon, Willie
Driskill; Mrs. John Bell, Mrs. M
A, Blanton.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

back to long before 1885, when the
hideous creation of steel wire hoops
was introduced by him. During
the eleven years the crinoliue -four
ished it grew steadily larger until
its very unwieldiness killed it. At
the height of its vogue the crlno-
line measured some fifteen feet in
circumference.
In I'LL the hoped petticoat came
into fashion, and was made larger
and larger until, in l744, a woman
could not stand in space 'ess than
six or seven feet square. 1t was
not until 1876 that the wearing Of
hoops at court was abolished by
royal decree. From a New York
Exchange.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
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AMERICAN SLAVES.
Red Cross Pharmacy's Emancipation
Act chat Will Free Thousands.

Act chat Will Free Thousands.
Red Cross Pharmacy, Union City IS
leading druggists, are ready to restore
freedom to many who have been in
absolute slavery.
No one appreciates better than the
victim of indigestion that he is an alb
ject slave to his stomach, and the Red
Cross Pharmacy, in guaranteeing that
Mi-o-na will strengthen the stomach
so that you can cat what you want
and when you want it, removes all
fear of further bondage.
The stomach is to the body what
the foundation is to the house, and
when it is weakened OF diseased, one
organ after another is affected until
the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver
will all be involved. Indigestion
causes nervousness, sleeplessness,
headaches, backaches, distress after
eating, furred tongue, and general
weakness and debility.
Mi-o-na is not mere temporary re-
lief for Indigestion, but a positive
remedy for all stomach troubles, pro-
noting good digestion, stimulating
the secretions, and restoring health.
Ask the Red Cross Pharmacy to
show you the guarantee under which
it sells Mi-o-na. A large box of the
tablets sells for 80 cents. but costs
unless IL cures
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
orinoline,s inventor Dead.

M. Auguste Person, the inventor
of the crinoline, has just died al
Togny-aux-Boeufs, at the age oil
seventy-6ve.
1t was when he was employed al
Paris dressmaker's that he formed
the idea of making skirt with
hoops. He sold the patent for $500,
and afterward became draughts'
man in the employ of railroad
company.
The M. Person was the inventor
of the actual crinoline, the practice
of wearing distended skirts dated
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
Don | jump

to conclusions and think, be-
cause you have suffered so long
from chronic PAIN, that 1t is
incurable. Whether you call it
rheumatism, neuralgia, back
ache, earache, tOothache, head
ache, a Sprain, indigestion or
some internal trouble, Ofwhich
you don't rightly know the
nature, the surest and most
reliable relief and cure is
HAMLINS WIZARD OIL.
This medicine acts directly
upon the nerves and blood
vessels in such a way as to re-
Iieve inflammation, reduce
swellings, and drive out the
exact cause Of trouble to which
the pain is due. Price so cents
and $1.OO. Fully guaranteed.
For sale and recommended by
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
TAFT AND THE PRESIDENCY
Political Prospects do not Prevent
His Denunciation of Boss.
.xchange.

EO4lJlCd1 EIOSpeCGS 10 uOG 1ISNGuI
His Denunciation of Boss.
Secretary Taft was born in the
city which Boss Cox nisrules. He
has always counted Cincinnati his
home. He first. handed knowledge
of conditions there. And he knows
that Coxism is bad He would
end it if he could.
But the head of the War Depart
ment has no patience With those
who -weuid mask their animosity
against Myron T. Herrick,
behind denuuciation of Geo. B.
Cox He refoues to be a party to
so-called attacks upon a local boss
in his own city by maligning and
striving to drag down the Govern
or of the State. Such devious
strategy does not appeal to the
clear headed Secretary of War. He
would strike Cox in Cincinnati,
where there could be no doubt that
Cox, and no one else, was the tar,
get.
SO Taft told the people of Ohio
speaking at Akron, what the Lead
er has urged its readers to keep in
mind on election day He made
clear the difference between Her
rick the clean-liHing, trusted and
honored business man and efficient
executive of the State-and the
foul boss of Cincinnati. He de-
clares that if he were able to vote
in his home city next month, he
would cast his ballot against the
municipal and county ticket of the
Republican party and for Gov.
Herrick and the rest of the State
candidates.
This is sound policy, it is also
magnificent courage. Such candor
demands rare pluck. The Presi-
Dental nomination, the nomination
of the majority party, now stronger
than eyer-no less prize-hangs
waiting for William H. Taft to
seize it. His chance for 1908 looks
better than that of any other man.
And facing this fact he goes out OF
his way to do all that he can in his
own city and county. He deties
powerful and malignant boss who
may be able to send delegates from
Taft's city to work against him IN
the next Republican National Con-
vention
Yet this is the best of good poll
cy. 1t rises so high above PARTISAN
scheming or pretty personal
that it is inspiring
leadership, 1t will win ten admir-
ers to every foe it makes. 1t is
better than expedient, for it is
everlastingly right.
A man capable of such Roose-
veltian courage and candor is en-
titled to the confidence of the peo-
pie of Ohio when he commends
their governor to their favor and
urges his reelection. Cleveland
Leader
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
Halloween Party.

A large number Of young and
older people enjoyed the Halloween
party given by the ladies of Leoni-
das Polk chapter, U. D. c., at the
residence of Mrs Mamie Beck on
Try street last Monday night
Among characters represented were
Roland Crenshaw as "Mephisto-
pheles, the master of ceremonies,
and Mrs. Chas. Gibbs as the Witch
of Endor, fortune teller. The spook
orchestra was made up with Miss
Dickson Sanding, violin; II. M.
DeGraffenreid, flute; Grover Shlifer,
clarlonet; Clarence Beck, saXophone.
Miss Mamie Miller was the reader.
The spook of Paganini was done
by Miss Sanding with a violin
solo Clarence Beck gave an imita.
tion of Spooky Joshua with the
saxophone, and Miss Wootson Da-
Wis appeared IN the character OF
Jenny Lind. Spooks Of Paganini
and Orpheus were done by Miss
Sanding and Mr. Beck. The en-
tire entertainment was highly IN
teresting from start to finish. The
halls and parlor were decorated in
rural style with jacko.lauterns,
autumn leaves, cornstalks, poke
bonnets and chewing gum. Re-
treshments were of gelatin, cake
and whipped cream. Nuts and
candies were also served. The
chapter realized about SIS out OF
the proceeds and was complimented
for the novelty. and success of the
affair.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
Best Liniment on Earth.

Henry d. Baldwin, Supt. City Wa
ter Works, ShullSburg, Wis, writes;
II have tried many Kinds Of lniment,
but | have never received much bene-
fit until | used Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment for rheumatism and pains. |
think it the best liniment on earth. y
25c, SOC, 81 Martin-A Hen Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothes
are noted for style and quality-all
wool no 'mercerizet' nor any other
cotton. Call and inspect the fall
patterns at Robinson, Bransford q
Co. IS, the one price outitters of men
and boys.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

If you are troubledwith Indigestion,
constipation sour stomach, or any
other pain, HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will make you we'll and keep
you well, - cents, Tea or Tablets.
Martin-Allen Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
Chew. Chew. Chew

Independent tobaccos. You get
more tobacco and better tobacco for
your money. Chew Country Lad
tobacco, War King and Link Green
Vile. For sale at all grocery stores
and restaurants.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

I have a car of Kanawha,
the old-time Hickory Hoop
Salt, also Rock Salt for Cattle
SANL. D. WoosLEY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03
Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway.

Best Route to New York Baltimore Philadelphia and the
East via Washington The shortest and quickest time.
Through dining and sleeping service r. Z. PARSONS,
d. 2. A. 257 Fourth Avenue Louisville, Ky will furnish
all the information desired
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

The rumor has been handed
around that Mr. ]. w. Burney of
this place will make the race for
the Legislature from Obion County.
Mr.. Burney is specially qualified
for the work of lawmaker. He
has experience in the professions
of law and school teaching and is
also man of address and influence.
If he decides to enter the campaign
will no doubt make formidable
race.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

There are rumors of other we'd
dings soon in Union City
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Ask your groceryman for Country
Lad tobacco, War King and Link
Greenville. and have no other.
They are not in the trust, and you
get more aud better tobacco for one
dime than you get of any other
kind.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-11-03

Insure your property in the Prov
idence- Washington Insurance Co.,
organized IN 1879, and rest assured
that you have the best. Carter &
White, Real Estate and Insurance
Agents.