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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
NO. 8

Special" Oak Stave Wide Band. Fa-
nous Racine" Pattern Basket, ply
mouth" Double Stave, Common mar
row Band Rim, Bottom Baskets,
Double Lap Stave, Double Band Bot
tom Baskets. Double Stave Baskets
and Covers, Grocers' Bamboo Deliv-
cry Baskets. Bamboo Bakers and
Butchers Delivery Baskets, Bamboo
Grocers' Display or Show Basket,
Bamboo Iron Bound Coal Baskets,
Grocers' Fine Splint Delivery Bas-
kets,
They employ from 100 to I25 peo-
pie in the plant and about 35 outsise.
Their pay roll amounts to about S40,-
10000 in one year The distribution
of their goods is from the Missouri
river, east to the coast In addition
to what they manufacture, they sell
the product of eight other factories.
Twenty representatives are employ
ed on the road to handle this great
volume of business which is done
through the jobbing trade entirely.
The firm enjoys large and lucra-
tive business and the institution is
conducted with great credit to its pro-
prietors and pride of the citizens OF
Plymouth. The officers of this COM
pany are c. S. Cleveland President
and Mgr, J. Nj. Cleveland, Vice Pres
ident, d. Z. Snyder Treasurer, and
a. NJ Cleveland. Secy.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

pie OF Plymouth in the excellent high
school. which the city maintains, al
fording free course OF instruction
superior to that of many colleges A
commercial course has been intro
duced and students do not have to
leave the city 10 receive Instruction
equal to that OF frst-class business
college The gentlemen who COM
pose the board as we'll as their prede
cessors are entitled to much credit
for phe high standards which have
been established and vigorously main
tanned.
Following are the names OF the
present members of the board of edu-
cation: + A. Borton. President; The
odore Cressner. Treasurer; George
II. Thayer Jr., Secretary; X. a. Ran
dali Superintendent
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

pert mechanic he has no superior in
Marshall county, and we advise our
readers who want first class work at
reasonable prices tn call on Mr. Ness.
Job work receives his prompt atten-
ton and he neglects no opportunity
to please his patrons. He owns and
operates a planning mill which as Ask
60, two stories high and engine room
i2x45 one story The mill has com
plete equipment for manufacturing
doors, sash, mouldings. interior finish,
hard wood flooring and every descrip-
tIon of planning mill work From eight
to ten men find steady employment
in this industry Mr.. Ness does all
his work in the best possible manner.
He is favored with unusual facilities
for erecting all kinds of buildings
and consequently can make lower
prices than his competitors.
Mr.. Ness was born and reared in
Columbia City. Ind. but has resided
in Plymouth since 1892. His expert
ence covers long term OF years and
we predict for him successful career
in this enterprise.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

sanitary and all other privileges con-
comltant with culture and refinement
Plymouth stands upon an eminence
which cannot fail TO attract attention
10 her claims when properly spread
before an enlightened world. and it is
one of the objects OF tais publication
10 bring her more prominently into
the view of those not acquainted with
her beauties and advantages
The advancem mt of Plymouth has
never been OF that spasmodic variety
which has characterized so many
communities. but has been steady.
healthy and continuous, each year
seeing the community more firmly es-
fabIished than the preceding. WhHle
IT times she may have appeared to be
slow and ol,'-iashioned. the expert
ence of those cities who have advanc-
ed with a wild hurrah, blare of
trampets and beating OF drums and
finally dropped back to position
much worse than the one they started
from. has shown the wisdom OF her
people and Today while those over
doomed cities are endeavoring to find
some way to get "out of the soup
Plymouth is proudly advancing in her
steady. sure way. onward and upward
70 commercial greatness. She has no
bubble of boom to regret, and can
look the future in the face, will a
clear conscience and an abiding faith
in her coming greatness.
Plymouth. the judicial seat of Mar
shall county, IS located on the Terre
Haute & Logansport railway A miles
north of Logansport. % miles south
Of South Bend and s4 niles southeast
of Chicago. H. Railroad facilities
are also provided by Penn. lines and
L. K & w. railways Settled in 1885
and incorporated in 1878. it now con-
ta.ns nine churches, two graded pub
lie schools. one of which has high
school and commercial department in
connection, also a parochial school,
an opera house. three banks, two ho-
tells. basket factory, barrel factory, a
novelty works. saw mill. two planning
mills, two elevators, lumber yard,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

two foundries. a grist mill, a steel
wagon factory, mining and manu-
featuring company, a factory for
manufacturing light machinery, pull
leys, grinding machines, etc, an in
stitute for the cure of inebriateS, gas
and electric lights, water works, FIRE
department and three newspapers.
At this writing Plymouth has a
population of over 1000 and the signs
OF the times indicate a rapid increase
in the near future We are constrain-
ed to this belief by reason OF the
faith we have in the reserves of might
which this section of the state now
holds TO view and in the daily evil
dences of the peoples pluck, push,
pull and fraternal jostle in business,
together with their advanced general
intelligence and natural advantages
Plymosth is surrounded by some OF
the most fertile and productive land
n the world The crops that are
raised here astonish even the older,
residents at times.
In a word, Plymouth people give
every evidence OF being city makers
ho.h by pre- Election and training
The society of Plymouth is one OF
rhe most cultured and refined. radi-
ant with intelligence and animated
" wnsome cordfality 1t is appa :
ent TO the caref.l observer tha; n
-;fy n the milfile west presents more
atsrac ions a. home city than Ply
month Here will be found all fine
delights of great cites together with
be quiet enjoyment OF the country.
As a place OF business we can not
enumerate al the advantages pos
sessed b. tl.is city within rhe spa r
of an article OF this Kind. and ask
our readers who are looking for a
lo ati)n in a live, growing town, 10
visit the city. look It and its advant-
ages over and tl.cy will form a nuch
letter opinion Of fhe points OF al
vantage than we can hope TO convey.
In a single u.terance, one must con-
fess amazement at the cunning OF
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

genius in the manipulation OF the
forces which are developing the busi-
ness and embcllisiisng the society OF
Plymouth
Already one OF the greatest cen
tiers cf civilized progress in Indiana,
the aggressive spirit OF the city 5
commerce and tle peoples vigilance
and daring in csowding opportunity
to its utmost. are municipal traits
and virtues which are irresistible in
their tendency toward power, peace
AMI prosperity The people Of Ply
mon-h are as robust in indepep dcnce
as they are in health, intelligence and
purse They enjoy all the advanced
outgrowths Of civilzation--schools,
churches, society and all those happy
and ennobling privileges which are
foreign to a frontier life and which
every father OF family should well
consider before locating a home.
Such is the picture of Plymouth as it
comedies with our conception.
We have painted the city as we
have found it, have taken truth as
o,r compass; have not leaned to ia
vcritism Or bent to faction in touch
ng any particular point, and the lead
ing citizens will vouch for its strict
impartiality and its general authen-
city And now the better TO famil-
arize the public with the institutions
and men whose existence has a vital
hearing upon the present reputation
and future prospects OF Plymouth,
we give sketches OF the leading bust
ness and professional men. manufact-
ring, industrial and educational in
,tiiutions Ok the ci.v.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

was the school taught by o. + Nor
ton in the fall or winter oi 1897 The
school was held IN the old court
house which then stood on the LOT
now owned by MIR J. n. Freese on
East Michigan street, near Adams.
The following statistics for the
school year ending 1907 will afford
some idea of the height to which the
schools OF rhe city have attained:
Number of school rooms in use II.
total number OF teachers and princi
pals %. number OF pupils enrolled
97J. Per cent. of attendance. High
school 975, grades 06.s. promoted TO
high school 81. graduates from high
school 3s The total cost OF school
buildings and equipment amounts to
nearly $4,000.
EsDecial pride * felt bv the DeO-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

er TO strict account, liability to his
deposi;ors and public opinion. Its
ample capital. surplus and undivided
profits. careful and conservative
judgment, and the well established
personal and mercantile character OF
its founders. enables the bank to ex-
ten1 moral and financial aid 10 its
patrons and the general public in
time of need, and foster the material
interest OF the community. The Off
GERS and directors are among the old
est and most substantial business
men OF the county.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

boards, wall boards, extension bell
boxes, central energy cabinets. etc,
which are sold to the largest produ-
GERS of telephones in the Independent
field
This company pays highest cash
prices to farmers for logs and bolts.
1t is in some respects the best
equipped factory in the United States
devoted TO the manufacture Of tele-
phone wood work for Independent
telephone manufacturers.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

The Plymouth State Bank trans
acts a general banking business in
deposits, loans, collections and ex-
change. The funds are we'll protect
ed by a Halls Safe Lock Co., safe,
fire and burglar proof, time lock.
Said safe. ches.S and vault are also
insured with burglar insurance for
protection OF depositors funds.
The Plymouth State Bank is at
all times prepared to make loans on
long or short time, and makes farm
leans a speciality. They also issue
interest bearing certificates for time
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
]. S. NESS.
Architect and Builder.

The prosperity of plymouth is CON
clusively proven by the extent OF the
lumber and building business. The es-
adjustment two years ago of the
1ourisling business of Mr.. ]. S. Ness
is fitting monument To his energy,
industry, and strict attention to busi-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

and special deposits. The aim of this
institution is to each day make it's
Bank stronger" and that it has sue
ceeded in the past is Shown by its re-
port to the Auditor OF State. The
surplus and individual profits are now
more than It's capital stock. This
bank was organized in 1892 1t has
a capital of $4,000 and a surplus and
undivided profits of $4,000 The d.
rectors are David Z. Snyder, c. T.
Mattingly. Henry Humrichouser
Theodore Cressner. Samuel Gretzing-
-. John Blsin and Oliver G. Soice
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
PLYMOUTH STATE BANK.
Organized 1892.

David Snyder, president; c. T.
Mattingly. vice-president; Oliver G.
Soice, cashier; Carrie E. Reeves.
assistant cashier This bank is one
of those powerful. influential corpor-
ations sof which Indiana boasts so
many. organized under state laws
which. while extending proper en-
and protection to the in
vestors OF capital, yet holds the bank
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
Eagle Broom Manufacturing Co.

This business was inaugurated in
1905. The factory has a capacity of
100000 brooms in one year. Their
brands are Carpet Broom. Daisy, "a"
''B", Warehouse, Toys, and Whisk
broons. They purchase only the
best stock and excel in the price and
quality of their goods
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28
PLYMOUTH NOVELTY MFG. co
Plymouth, Indiana.

Organized in 1900 by II. G. Thayer,
NJ L. Thayer. NJ. l.. NJ Thayer and
Geo. II Thaye- Jr Gives employ
ment to from GO to 20 hands and runs
steadily all the year. Annual pay roll
about 10000 to $4,000 Principal
product teleehone cabinets, switch
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-11-28

Especial pride is felt by The pee
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22
Concert and Dance.

A concert and dance will be
given at the Wahl hall on Fri
day. April u, 1907 by Harnack's
Military Band and Orchestra. The
proceeds will go toward buying
new uniforms for the band. AS
this is worthy cause it is hoped
a large attendance will be pres
ent.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22
Statement.

This certities, that Mr.. w. L..
White was placed on our city
ticket, to fill vacancy as council
man in the third ward, without
a word of pledge or promise to
the prohibitionists, or any one
else,
We believe Mr.. White will
favor law-epforcement, and will
aid III giving us good clean city
government if elected.
GEO, PRATER, Chairman.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22
Notice To Colt RaiSerS.

/ am now located at the Salem
fair grounds with two good
Stations. one trotter and one
PAGER. You care cordially in
vited to call and see them and
get acquainted. No trouble to
show horses. While | am owner
Of these Stations | will pay
one hundred dollars TO the first
ten of their get taking standard
records. To be divided, five
colts from each stallion. Money
divided 5000 to breeder and
$50. 90 to owner, at time standard
record is taken. Colts broken
and track horses handlen.
66tf CLARENCE DINGLE.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22
For Sale.

Silver laced wyandotte eggs
IL for Sl.oo, or 100 for 800, every
egg guaranteed. At the Pleas
ant Hill farm, seven blocks west
of Christian church. 2t
III. l.. RAHLF.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

MesdameS Cass Edwards and
Howard Young and children who
have been visiting with Mrs. John
Oswald returned Saturday after
noon to their home at Stella.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Excursion rates of fare and
one third round trip to Leaven-
worth on all lines for spring
Musical Festival March 21st..22
nd-23rd. Famous Innes Orchest-
raj Band and Soloists of New
York City special attraction for
matinee and evening of 23rd.
Over 200 voices in local choruses.
Excursion tickets good to return
March 25th. Don't m SIS th e
festival.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Mrs. S. Y. Sears returned Sun-
day morning from a three weeks
yisit with George Sears and wife
at Bertrand, Nebraska.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22
Announcement,

White S wall paper store will
be open nights during wall paper
season.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

See Mrs. H. c. Raker for your
new spring hat.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Messers. H. E. Lemon, James
Morris and II. Hanna returned
the latter part of the past week
from attending the w. O. w.
convention at worth. The
boys were kept busy and left
their mark for Falls City camp in
the convention.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Chas. M. Wilson was engaged
in the art of driving a nail atv his
store Tuesday morning When the
hammer parted company W t h
the handle and struck Mr.. Vision
2 blow on the left thumb nail.
The nail as result is Quite black
and he will probably lose the
same.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22
Market Report.

The range of prices for the
Kansas City grain market with
close today as reported by Far
rington Commission Co.:
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Saturday a middled aged man
came to Falls City who had run
against a wide streak of misfor-
tune. His foot had just been
crushed quite badly by a train
and he came as far as this city
when he was so exhausted that it
was impossible for him to go any
farther. The injured foot was
dressed by our city physician and
the authorities gave him enough
to take him on his way. He was
a nice appearing fellow-just
played in hard luck.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22
T UR K Q

TurkO. the Imported Belgian
Draft horse, owned by the Sunny
Valley Horse company will
make the season of 1907 as fol-
lows:
Monday and Tuesday of each
week at Henry Voegeles on the
Coon Pritchard farm ten miles
northeast Of Falls City.
The balance of the week at
Barney Voegeles on the Chas.
Gagnon farm seven and one
quarter miles northeast of Falls
City.
Turko weighs 2,220 pounds
and is wonderful horse. His
terms are: $500 to insure a
colt to stand up and suck; $3.50
tor the season; $1,000 for single
service.
Chunky Tom, Black kentucky
Jack white points will make the
season with Turko. His terms
are $1,000 to insure colt to
stand up and suck,
Chunky Tom gets good colts.
One of them, 4 sucking colt,
sold this spring at the w. A.
Schock sale for S13600 The
highest price ever paid in the
state for a sucking colt. Ovens
[ the horse buyer, got him.
If you want to raise colts that
bring the money go to these
animals.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

II. M. Stewart. of Reserve,
Kansas marketed today 3 carloads
OF cattle and 2 carloads of hogs.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Sam Miles and wife of Lincoln
are attending court this week.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

H. G.. DorSte was up from his
home near Rulo on Tuesday after
Hoon.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

George Hall was down from
Verdon the first of the week.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

The school inarns will be with
us today and tomorrow and life
will be again worth living.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Marion Watson was mp from
Reserve. Kansas the fore part al
This week.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Dr.. N. L. WiIson-office over State
Bunk.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Mrs. A. E. CAN'T is the guest
of Humboldt relatives and friends.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

w. j. Peake of Dubois has
oar thanks for subscription favors
Of the financial order.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Frank YoeSel on route three is
one of our new subscribers this
week.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Alice Gum has recovered from
a serious attack of the measles
and Monday resumed her duties
at the business college.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

h. B. Wyath of Reserve, Kan,
had on the Kansas City market
today a carload of hogs.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Mrs. n. E. Morgan of Center,
Colorado is now a reader of The
Tribune.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Why is it that school marin
and a milliner are always good
looking?'
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Joseph Williams was here from
his home at Humboldt Tuesday
morning.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22
Striking A Match to find a gas

leak is as foolish as comparing
cheap, adulterated material with
high grade guaranteed paint like
Brandley & Vrooman's.r' Sold by
DR.. II. G. Mcmillan.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

VIM. Zoeller, Jr. was up from
Preston in business way Satur-
day afternoon.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

G.. J. Crook was looking upon
the legislative assembly at Lin
coin on Wednesday of this week.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Gist and
Mrs. Spurlock of Salem, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Minnick of Auburn
were among the out of town visi-
tors who attended the funeral of
George f.. Dorrington Sunday.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Mrs. Hoffsommer and son of
Mcpherson county, Kansas are
the guests of her father, Rev.
Manshardt of this city.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Mrs. Charles Thomas was
down from Stella Saturday last
for a brief visit with Falls City
friends.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Mrs. M. c. Conover of Verdon
spent Tuesday with friends in
this city.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Will Hossack went to Preston
Wednesday afternoon for few
days visit with relatives there.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Paul Greenwald was up from
Kansas City Sunday for brief
visit with his mother and friends
in this city.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

George Segrist representing
the Kansas City Scale company
was in this city few days the
first of the week.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Fine choice potatoes for seed
at Powell & Co. opposite Court
House. Phone l4l.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Elva Crook and family returned
from Nebraska City Sunday and
left Wednesday for their home
at Tuttle. |. II.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Mrs. G. Andrews sent us sub
scription greeting of a financial
nature from the western part of
the state on Wednesday morning
of this week.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

The Needle Club met with
Mrs. DaeSchner on Wednesday
afternoon of this week and spent
the afternoon in sewing after
which elegent refreshments were
served. The next meeting will
be at the home of Mrs. Mary
Mosiman, Wednesday afternoon
March 9th. 1907
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

B. M. Berkeley, H. Swart and
C. w. Berkley of Hamlin, Kansas
spent Saturday attending to af-
fairs of business nature in this
city.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

J. ID. Stranger while down
fro m Humboldt last Saturday
was pleasant caller at these
quarters.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Miss Maud Ramsey who has
been visiting at the home of
James Ramsey and wife in this
city left Sunday morning for a
weeks visit with friends at st.
Joseph. From there she will go
10 her present home as Lawton.
Oklahoma.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Ora Ross of the Auburn Her
aid force spent Sundaywith his
parents, John Ross and wife of
this city.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Mrs. Henry Rogers who has
been spending the past three
weeks with her mother Mrs.
Lucinda Smith left Sunday NOR
ming for her home at Beatrice
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Chas. M. Wilson has added
four large show cases to his
store fixtures which will be used
as display cases for his excellent
line of china ware. Mr.. Wilson
has one of the best stocks OF this
ware in southeastern Nebraska.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

w. ]. Goolsby while transact
ing business affairs in this city
the past Saturday was a pleasant
caller at these quarters and set
his subscription date ahead for
another year.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Harry Clark, formerly of Stella
but now of Kansas City, was
transacting business in this city
the past Friday and Saturday.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Clarence Heck spent a few days
the latter part of the past week
the guest Of friends at St. Joseph.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

John l.. Webster and II. j..
Mahoney of Omaha, and /. j..
Ringolsky and John H. Atwood
of Kansas City are among the at
torneyS in attendance on the
Miles will case this week.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Wilma Cline who has been at
home with a severe sore throat
was able to return to her studies
at the Peru Normal Wednesday.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Sidney Spence has been on the
sick list, bracing up however for
the 18th, cause for the same being
his and st. Patrick'S birthday.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Ed Fisher and wife came up
from Levenworth to attend the
funeral of George Darlington
which was held in this city the
past Sunday.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

If you need any lots or gar
dens plowed call up phone l01 or
see Ben Law at Heck's feed store.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

The ladies of the Christian
church will give a fifteen cent
dinner in the Roberts building
this Friday evening. A good
meal for fifteen cents.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Have you read the values Offer
ed in Fred f. Schmitt's ad?
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Set single harness, Gasoline
tank, delivery wagon for sale or
trade for pigs. wood, iron, hay or
grain. O. =. HECK.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

Rev. Lamb, publisher of the
Evangelical Association at Cleve-
land, Ohio will preach at the
Baptist church at s o'clock this
Friday evening and a cordial in
vitation is extended the public to
attend this service. Rev. Lamb is
an able and entertaining speaker
and should be greeted by a large
audience.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-03-22

S. l.. Redwood came d wn
from Dawson last Friday for a
brief business visit in this city.