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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

Fox, treasurer. and l.. r. Klcitz, man.
ager. The company established and
first turned on gas Aug. 5, 1907 with
nearly 800 consumers They have also
connected up several gas engines,
which is very economical for power
In addition to furnishing lights TO
over 1870 homes. this company has
nearly 200 gas ranges in use in this
city, giving entire satisfaction, thus
enabling the housewife TO do all kinds
OF cooking and baking at less cost
than wood or coal fuel. The com
pany has one set OF gas making ma
chinery and are now installing the
second set, which will insure constant
and good service for years To come
The pipes which they now Rave laid
in the ground are OF sufficiel capac-
ity TO supply a city many times the
size of Plymouth This company is
giving as good. If not better. service
than is found in any part OF the coun-
try. Our CITIZENS are justly proud of
this modern industry and never fail
to speak we'll OF IT,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

the furniture business in Plymonh
for the past twenty-five years, and
than whom none have maintained a
more enduring reputation for the
equitable methods OF his house.
He occupies a two-story building
with basement 22xlO0 in size, which IS
filled with as complete a stock of fur
niture as one would wish to see. in
GLIDING parlor and chamber suits.
couches. chairs, tables, etc in all the
leading and most fashionable designs,
beauty OF finish and solidfty of work
manship. He also carries a full line
OF picture mouldngs. etc, and frames
pictures to order. This is promi-
nent branch of his business.
Undertaking in all its branches is
conducted IN connection with this
business, a full line of burial cases,
caskets, vaults, robes, etc being car
NED i'll stock He OWNS a fine funeral
car and ambulance wagon. This de
partment is under the personal man
agement OF Mr.. Leonard, assisted by
his son Ralph, both being licensed
and practical embalmers. Business
calls Will receive prompt attention nj
all hours. day or night This estab-
lishment has enjoyed a constantly in
creasing trade since the same was
first opened for business, which is due
TO a great extent to the fair and
square methods of conducting bust
ness adopted by Mr.. Leonard
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

The products of the farm this year
are 1000 bushels of potatoes, 200
bushels navy beans. 1000 head OF
cabbage. 60 tons of hay, vegetables
etc In the line of stock there are
20 cows. horses, 81 sheep They
maks a speciality OF raising hogs, OF
which they now have so. The school
is a benefit to Marshall county for II
expends in Plymouth and vicinity
more than $4,000 each year.
The cost OF maintaining child
rem is now 80 per cent. higher
than 1t was few years ago, while
the rates OF the Institution have re-
manned the same
Since the school was established
at Laporte Il years ago, it has reg
istered 1913 children The plant Is
equiv ped with electric light supplied
by TIE .ity and ample fire protection
All the apparatus of the institution is
new and in accordance with modern
methods OF training. Thanksgiving
day is now the most important event
in the minds OF the children They
will be served a grand good dinner
consisting of from 25 TO 40 fine chick.
ems, pumpkin pie and numerous deli
cacies The officers are few Julia f.
Work Superintendent, and her Secre-
tary Annie A. Barr who has beer
identified with the school since ii wa:
founded
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
BRIGHTSIDE.
The Julia E. Work Training School

One OF the important institutions
of the State is the julia E. Work
Training School, which was founded
in Plymouth. February 1, 1899. The
especial province of this institution
is the training of physical and mental
delinquen 5. Seventy children were
brought here from Laporte when the
school opened. At that time they
had but one building. and a new
building was erected each year for
four years as required The capacity
Of. the institution IS now $50. The
enrolment is 235 which they do not
contemplate increasing to more than
$50 The school has a patronage IN
the State OF So counties. lit Is an IN
dustrial institution provided for both
sexes Boys are taught all branches
of farming and the very best farm
machinery is provided in order to
teach them farming in a scientific
manner. A speciality is made on
teaching girls dairy work and house
keeping. A speciality is made OF train
ing hayward and delinquent girls
No girl is taken for period of less
than one year. The ages OF children
taken are from six to eighteen years
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
FRED II. KUHN.
Meat Market.

The principal requirement of first
class meal is nice. fresh, juicy meat,
such as can be found in the neat, tas-
tily arranged meat market of Fred
H. Kuhn He is the best Judge Of
stock in Marshall county, buying
none but the choicest, and he keeps
neat. clean market, one that is a
pleasure to visit. He has had an ex-
tended experience in his trade as
dealer in all kinds of fresh meats,
and has all the qualities of a first
class business man He will be found
pleasant accommodating gentleman
to do business with, whom prosperity
has not spoiled in the least When
in need of anything in this line you
will consult your own interests by
patronizing this market All his
meats are Inspected by he Pure
Food Board and given their mark OF
excellence In addition to this his
meats are microscopically inspected
under his own supervis on. Mr.. Kuhn
established here in 1879. He has a
commodious room 20xsO feet in di-
mansions.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
THE MONARCH IRON WORKS.
Gray Iron and Semi-Steel Castings.

One of the leading industries of
this city is the Monarch Iron Works,
situated on the Pennsylvania rail-
road on the west side of the city. Its
factory building 6Oxl50 feet in dimen-
sions handsomely designed. is admit
ures of its kind and certainly a credit
to our city.
The Monarch Iron Works was or
ganize1 and commenced business here
in 1906 and has since been engag-
ed in moulding grey iron. The plant
consumes about 200 tons of pig iron
pc. month. which is obtained from
both the north and south Gary re-
ceives about IS tons per month in
iron plates weighing about one ton
each. Their other products go to
Chicago and western markets. From
40 to 80 men find employment at this
plant. The officers are as follows: T.
a. Borton, president; James Bratly,
vice president; Charles Johnson,
treasurer; N b. Asphalt, secretary
LLOYD Bowel, asst. secretary and
Harry Vance. foreman. Our citizens
are Justly proud of this enterprise.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
WINONA TELEPHONE CO.
The Crack Salesman of Almost Every
Business is the Telephone

This company organized and incOr-
corporated in January 1903, and has
manifested more than ordinary mana
gerial ability in its operations. Many
Improvements have been made and
many more are in contemplation and
course OF construction. The Winona
Telephone Co. purchased the ex-
changes at W;namac. Knox, Kewan-
ma and Hamlet, with total of 425
telephones, but not a mile o. good
metallic toll line. This company has
developed all of that territory by
building metallic toll lines and farm
ers' lines until now they have more
phones at their Kewanna exchange
than they had in their entire system
at the time of purchase Feb. 1st, 1903
During the present year this COM
pany became the owners of the Ply
mouth Telephone Exchange, together
with all toll lines belonging TO the
said company. They now own and
control more than 1000 telephones
and 800 miles of good metallic toll
lines. The officers are: Sam Tom
linson, OF plymouth. president; A. B,
Diggs, OF Winamac, vice president
and manag #; w. S. Daniels, Knox
secretary and treasurer
Your business needs a certain
amount Of phone service. and espec-
tally toll service 1t is suicidal not tc
have it. Apply for service to the
Winona Telephone Company
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
A. E. MASSENA.
Blacksmith and Horseshoer.

A blacksmith, when he be a good
one will draw more trade to town
than any other one industry One
year ago last May, Mr.. Massena start
ed his present place OF business He
does general blacksmithing. horse
shooting, rubber firing and all kinds of
wood work. Three men find employ
ment in his establishment, and a
painter is also kept in connection
with the shop Mr.. Massena has
been resident of Marshall county
for over 30 years. He was in the
employ of Ringgenbere & Cullison
four years and does all his work in
manner that gives entire satisfac-
ton He is an old hand at the bust
ness and knows exactly the wants of
his customers. A blacksmith and
horse-shoer, whose work is fully up
to the times, will always succeed no
matter where he is located
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
]. ED BERGMAN.
Merchant Tailor.

This house was established in 1899.
and the business has grown so that,
although Mr.. Bergman employees six
tailors, he has all he can do to ! .eo
up with his orders He carries a fine
stock and line of samples to select
from, which, in style, quality and dur
ability will bear favorable comparison
with those OF the best establishment 5
in any city in Indiana
Mr. Bergman is an experienced
cutter, we'll informed in all the latest
modes and novelties pertaining to ar
tistic tailoring. and is enabled TO turn
out work equal in every respect TO
the finest tailoring establishments OF
the large cities at prices considerably
less, as his expenses are not SO great
as those in larger cities
He has trade extending all over
the towns lying tributary TO Plv-
mouth Mr.. Bergman is native of
Germany. He came directly to Ply
mouth 26 years ago. He then entered
the. employ of Ball & Co, where he
remained for II years.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
THE ZEHNER MILLING CO.
Silver Leaf Flour. Meal and Feed.

This firm established its present
business in 1897, as successor to Bail
ey & Capron AT that time the mill
contained the old burr system which
was taken out about year later and
the modern roller system installed.
This mill had capacity OF 100 bbls
per day and was operated until Nov.
1896 when il burned down. The firm
erected another mill on the same site
having a capacity OF 60 bbls. per day,
and introduced the latest improved
roller and sitter system of milling.
Ditching in the country tributary to
their mill has been the means OF IN
creasing their power about 30 per
cent over what it was ten years ago.
Now being in possession OF all the
facilities for manufacturing the finest
grades Of flour, this firm is placing on
the market such high grade brands
as the Silver Leaf Flour" the old
fashioned burr ground buckwheat
flour, and a graduated corn meal
made by the roller and sitter system.
also rye and graham fours. They
grind all kinds of feed. Mr.. J. A.
Zehnfr is the Miller" in charge. He
is to DC found in one of those pictur-
csque spots which nature has so kind
ly created .or a water mill. Mr.. Zeh-
ner's NAM is known throughout the
county as an honest and reliable man
and customers will always be served
with promptness and politeness in his
place of business
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
EBERT BROS.
Bottlers of All Kinds OF Soda and
Mineral Waters.

This business was originally cstab-
shed n 1885. Ebert Bros succeeding
Joseph Stein two months ago. The
liant is very large. covering about
two acres of ground 1t is fully
equipped to do all kinds of bottling in
the most up-to-date manner.
They bottle all kinds II soda and
mineral wa.ers. using the Hutchinson
cppers for pop The capacity OF the
olant Is over $4,000 cases of bottled
goods in one year. Their trade cx-
ENDS all over Marshall county and
adjacent territory From three 10
i've men and two teams are employed
in the manufacture and moving OF
their products. These gentlemen
have resided in Plymouth since 1887
and are well and favorably known.
They also are agents for Pabst ia
nous Blue Ribbon Beer made in Mil
waukee
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
LITTLE GEM BARBER SHOP
w. A. Rhinehart, Proprietor.

Genial manners and correct bust
ness principles will always draw
trade The above qualities for sue
cess in business are characteristics
possessed in an eminent degree by
the gentleman whose name appears
above Mr. Rhinehart was reared
near Winamac. Indiana He came
from Logansport June 18th. 1899 and
opened tonsorial parlor in this city
in 1902 He commenced with one
chair and now has an up-to-date
three chair apartment. His parlor IS
presided over by artists who are ex-
pert in their line Patrons will re-
ceive prompt attention and can rest
assured that they will receive an easy
shave or a first class hair cut The
Little Gem Barber Shop is located
three doors north of the Postoffice
and enjoys an increasing patronage.
Mr.. Rhinehart takes this opportun-
ity to thank the public for the liberal
patronage he has received in this city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

ton residents OF this county The eff
fcient officers in charge are: c. A.
Reeve, President; L. ]. Hess, Vice
President, and Fl. L. Singrey, Secy
In addition to doing a regular bank
ing business, this company is au-
thorized to handle fiduciary business
of every kind, such as executor, adj
ministrator, guardian. assignee and
receiver, trustee for individuals or
corporations. 1t may also acquire
and sell real estate and accept saw
ings. and wrie insurance and .guaran-
teen titles.
Although the youngest bank in
the city, il aims to gain and maintain
its favor by the character OF its off
GERS and the degree of conservatism
and care which mark its operations,
together with the uniform standard
of courtesy adj politeness observed by
all connected with the institution
The list of directors following con-
tain the names of men who have
made success OF their own private
enterprises, and whose advice and aid
will enable the bank to maintain its
proud position in banking circles
They are Emanuel Shively. c. A
Reeve. John Morlock, C. w. Baker
II. l.. Singrey. L. ] Hess and F. z
earn
Among the tenants of the Bank
block-the Chronicle will occupy the
basement, Chas Reynolds the ives.
business room on first floor and River
Side restaurant the rear Office rooms
will be found on the second floor, but
few OF which are vacant.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
WILLIAM O'KEEFE.
Hardwood, Lumber, Lath, Shingles,
Sash, Doors and Blinds.

Every growing town has in it a
well equipped lumber yard and build
ers' supply house. Such business is
carried on in Plymouth by VIM o.
Keefe Mr.. O'Keefe first engaged
in the lumber trade in Plymouth in
1882 at time when retail yards drew
most of their stock from the timber
supply of Indiana and Michigan.
The business transacted by Mr.
O'Keefe is of considerable volume
and since the disappearance OF the
supply OF lumber in Indiana and
Michigan he is obliged to secure
stock from all sections OF the coun-
try. This stock consists of white and
yellow pine. hardwood, hemlock, pop
lar, cypress, cedar, lath, shingles
sash. doors, blinds, moulding etc
He also carries a stock of com
mon and pressed brick, cement, lime
pulp. plaster, concrete block and
porch columns; complete line OF
roofing material and i'll fact every
thing needed by the builder.
In connection with the lumber yard
Mr.. O'Keefe has a large wood and
coal business. and in his coal shed:
has large stock OF all kinds o
hard and soft coal.
The long continued success OF .hil
business is probably due to the fac
that this lumber yard handles laro,
volume OF business on a small mar.
gin, for Mr.. O'Keefe's yard has {
reputation for low prices as compaE'ec
to other places.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
]. C. BUNNELL & SON.
Furniture and Undertaking.

The most extensive furniture store
IN this county is conducted by the
firm OF J. c. Bunnell & Son. They
carry heavy stock OF goods. includ-
ing all kinds of furniture from the
cheapest price to the costliest uphol-
stored sets, the varied assortment be-
ing suited N style and price to the
purse OF both rich and poor. They
occupy a store 22x12O feet three sfor
les high and also part of the second
hoor over a drug store. The UNDER
taking business being conducted in
separate building The main building
contains an elevator which runs from
the basement TO the third floor. Their
stock comprises parlor suits, couches,
chairs, chamber suits. tables, beds and
everything known in furniture of
which they carry the best in every
line, and the best way TO determine
the desrability OF their prices and
goods is by comparison with other
concerns. which comparison they
heartily invite. This firm makes
specially OF undertaking in all its
branches. are licensed embalmers and
own fine hearse and transfer wagon.
These gentlemen established their
business in 1898 occupying a small two
story building about 100 feet long.
and their splendid establishment and
fiourishing business OF today, is a fit
ting monument to their energy, indus
try, strict attention to business and
upright dealings.
Plymouth IS their native city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
KELLER & JEFFIRS-
Auto. Garage, Supplies Repair Shop

Exper; mechanics, who make every
effort to do all their work in the best
possible manner and neglect no OPP
portunity to please their patrons, are
always sure to make success, no
matter where they are located. These
remarks are the outcome OF a VISIT
paid to the repair shop of Keller &
Jeffirs at Plymouth, established in
1900. They have fine brick building
3Ox60 two stories high. Their shop
is fully equipped to do any kind OF
repair work which may be brought to
them. AS workers in iron they have
no superiors.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
RINGGENBERG & cULLIsoN.
Wagon and Carriage Manufacturers

This firm established its carriage
and wagon works in Plymouth in
1897. Their business. which has long
been remunerative and of large pro-
portions, still continues to grow, for
the reason that their patrons invari-
ably receive the best kind of treat
merit and are furnished with good
work md good goods, and this is the
recon- mendation that is given them
by those who patronize them. Their
prices are as low as will be found
at any similar establishment, where
skillful work is guaranteed
Their wagon shop is 3Ox6O, paint
shop and depository 4OxsO and black
smith shop 20x40 feet in size Since
August this firm has built thirteen
school wagons. They make special
ty OF transfer wagons and buggies.
They employ none but hrst-class me-
chanics and manufacture everything
known in their line.
They do all kinds of repairing, up
holstering, trimming and painting.
making a speciality OF painting both
old and new work In the line of
horseshoeing, blacksmithing and gen
eral repairing they do all their work
in manner that gives entire salts
faction All looking for good goods
| in this line are invited to call and in
spect their stock.
Mr.. Ringgenberg was born an
Stark county, Ohio. Mr.. Cullison Is
native OF Kosciusko county this
state By their industry and business
| capacity these gentlemen have built
up a large and prosperous business
OF which they may justly feel proud
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

This parlor is presided over by ar
lists who are thoroughly proficient
and capable in their line, and all who
patronize him may be assured of a
nice, clean, easy shave or hrstclaSs
hair cut, in the latest style of the art
Mr.. Young has also held the Office of
Justice OF the Peace for six years.
He is popular in his profession by
reason of good work. as a citizen, by
his upright and gentlemanly bearing
to all, and has won hosts OF friends.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

and allows no work TO leave his stu
dio that is not up TO the high stand
ard he has fixed for all his work Mr..
Steele deserves success in an eminent
degree. The work he turns out can
not be surpassed anywhere not even
in the celebrated galleries of the
larger cities, and all who desire really
meritorious work should cali here be-
fore placing their orders elsewhere
Mr.. Steele has moulding depart
ment in connection and makes frames
to order His prices are always mod
crate and promptness IN fulfilling all
favors is a feature of his studio.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
THE RIVERSIDE LUNCH ROOM
]. O. KLECKNER.

T A popular resort for the citizens
OF Plymouth. and place where the
inner man can be satisfied at a small
expense, is the restaurant and lunch
room of J. Q. Kleckner
He established this business March
27th OF this year. and the patronage
he has been favored with has been
both pleasing and profitable He
understands the business and he
serves a square meal or lunch in
she broadest sense of the term. He
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

As we'll rs in music and art Valu-
able Improvements have been made
TO the building during the last few
years Hot water heating and cleo
trio lights have been installed. wing
has been built and one story added
TO the main building 1t is a valuable
acquis 'tion TO the architectural de
velopment of the city as we'll as to
its intellectual growth and is a source
OF pride to every citizen. OF the ten
Sisters connected with the Academy,
SIX are teachers The Sister Superior
has labored for the success OF the in
stitution for twenty-five years.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
ST. MICHAEL'S ACADEMY.
A Boarding School for Boys Con-
Quoted by the Sisters of the Holy
Cross.

In addition to the public schools,
there is a parochial school, which
was founded in 1870 by the Sisters
Of the Holy Cross. and accommo-
dates 125 pupils, OF which 40 are
boarders. This school teaches up to
the eighth grade.
Its curriculum includes courses in
literary and commercial instruction
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
WILLIAM F. YOUNG.

The subject of this sketch conducts
a very fine barber shop in Plymouth
New York is Mr.. Young's native
state, but he has lived in Plymouth
Since he was eight years old and he
has the distinction of being the old
est barber now living in Marshall
county. He runs three chairs and his
shop is elegant in its appointments
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
STEELE STUDIO.
]. M. Steele Proprietor.

The art of photography has nrade
some wonderful advances IN the Dast
few years. until II woult now seem
that the production Of the present
day would admit OF no further i'm
provement In Plymouth. in com
mon with all progressive Indiana
cities. viii be found gentleman. who
not only does his work ~ a highly
artistic manner. but takes a pride in
all the productions Of his camera.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

of grinding feed. Mr. Shambaugh
was born in Allen county, Ohio, in
1858 and located in Plymouth in 1885
He is popular with his business asso-
ciates and also in the social circles oil
our city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
c. L. SWITZER.
Second Hand Store.

Among the important business
houses of Plymouth is that OF Mr..
Switzer, who established himself here
in June of this year as a dealer in
new and second hand merchandise.
His store is 15x60 and is filled with a
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
PLYMOUTH LIGHTING co.
L. p. Kleitz, Manager.

One of the leading industries OF
this city is the Plymouth Lighting
Company The officers OF the COM
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

who can not be satisfied with a meal
at this place is indeed hard TO please.
A fine line OF imported and domestic
cigars. fruits, nuts. confectionery and
ice cream are also kept and prices
are as low as at any frstclass estab-
lishment in the county Short orders
and lunch are his specialties.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
c. R. LEONARD.
Furniture Dealer and Undertaken
Corner Michigan and Laporte SITS.

1t Is a pleasure to note the long
continued successful career of c. r.
Leonard, who has been engaged in