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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
HOoSIER CORN TOPS LIST
Franklin, Indiana, Man Wins Worlds
Championship at the Omaha
Corn Show.

Prizes for individual exhibits in
competitions open to the world had
extreme interest for the exhibitors at
the National Corn Exposition at
Omaha Friday. These premiums
were we'll divided among the twenty
eight corn-growing states, Indiana
getting the first and second for single
ear of corn in worlds championship.
Some of the awards follow: Best ten
ears Kaffir corn-First, Monroe
Riggs, Altamount, Kas.; second.
Fred Waffle, Anthony, Kas.; third,
Hugh A. Randell, Guthrie, Okla
White popcorn-First, H. T. Lake,
Razeville, S. D.; second, L. B. Clore,
Franklin, Ind; third, ARNOLD Martin,
Dubois, Neb.
Largest and best ear corn (world' S
championship)-First, George Siam
brook, Franklin, Ind; second, Harry
Tilsen, Franklin, Ind; third, Harry
Seitz, Desota, Neb.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
TWIN CITY GROCERY co.
Accountant Finds that Alledged Dis
crepancies of Missing Salesman
Amounts to $1,66s.O4.

The final checking OF the accounts
OF Verne Siple, the missing salesman
of the Twin City Grocery Company,
of Elkhart, in which Messrs. l.. J.
SoutiIwort.l and B. f. Linkenhelt of
this city, were formerly interested, is
reported as showing that the South
Bend man is short 81 ,66S.04. An en-
ploye of the firm that negotiated a
50 900 surety company bond for
Siple, has been going over the ac-
counts of the company and it took un-
til Saturday Ito finish the work. 1t
is charged that Siple took something
from almost every account he handl-
ed and that he received money in
payment OF bills for his company
from eighty firms, none OF which he
turned in. The alleged discrepancies
range from $155 down to S1.30 All
the accounts were in Mishawaka,
River Park and South Bend. No at
tempt has been made by the grocery
company to locate Siple
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
GAVE STAG PARTY.
B. M. Seybold Entertains City Coun
Gil and Officials at Six O'Clock
Dinner.

B. NJ. Seybold the newly appointed
Justice of the Peace, entertained the
members of the city council, and the
city officers, and a few gentlemen
friends at a stag dinner Monday ev-
ening. An excellent five-course dinner
was erved to twenty three guests.
Those present were Mayor H. A. Lo-
gan, Councllmen H. A. Deeds, L. Tan
ner, J. d. Mccoy, H. E. Buck, City
Atty. w. B. Hess, City Clerk John
torney w. B. Hess, City Clerk John
Olds, City Civil Engineer Eldridge
Thompson. Supt OF Water Works
Harry Armstrong Street Commits
sioner Harry Harris, City Marshal
Daniel Jacoby, and the Messrs. Jo-
seph Swindell, Oliver Soice, Theo-
dore Cressner, Il. F. Rockhill, Geo.
Marks, B. E. Linkenhelt, and the Plv-
mouth orchestra.
At the banquet Judge Hess presid-
ed as POSTMASTER. Many interesting
talks were made by the guests, who
complimented Mr.. and Mrs. Seybold
on the delicious repast which they
had served After the feast the coun-
Gil repaired to the council chamber
and held their regular session some
what handicapped by the load OF good
things they were carrying
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
ARE SOLID FOR
BEN SHIVELY
SOUTH BEND MAN IS GIVEN
SOLID ENDORSEMENT AT
CONFERENCE.
Thirty-six Democrats of Thirteenth
District Meet and Declare mo
Compromise"

In meeting presided over by Dis
trict Chairman S. N. Stevens of this
city, at the Denison hotel at Indian
apolis, Monday jevening. No coanpro-
mise" was t4ie announcement that
followed the meeting of the thirty
six leading Democrats of this dis
trict who met and organized in the
interest," OF Benjamin F. Shively OF
South Bend. At the meeting were
Senators r. E. Proctor and E. Vol
ney Bingham, District Chairman S.
N. Stevens. each of the county chair
men, and the six Democratic men,
bers of the Legislature from the dis
rict. Harry WAR OF South Bend.
presided at the meeting and was
elected chairman of the organization
which is to push Mr.. Shively's candi-
dacy.
Among the stanchest of the Shively
boomers who arrived was Mayor Ed
Fogarty of Sourh Bend. Mayor Fo-
garty came to Indianapolis from
Washington. D. c.
1--WE feel that Mr.. Shively is the
biggest man in Indiana today" said
Mayor Fogarty." The stories that
the City Hall crowd at South Bend
are against Shively are utterly false
and without foundation. Mr.. Shive-
ly has always supported us in our
lights and we are for him in this
race, first, last and all the time"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
MAY UNITE PRESBYTERIANS
Church Bodies Expected to Be Made
One Within the Coming
Year.

Plans for the union of the Presby-
terian church in the United States
with more than 100000 members,
the Reformed church in the United
States with membership of 100000,
and the Welsch Presbvterians num-
bering over 10000, have been per-
fected by committee composed OF
leaders of the three denominations,
appointed while the federal council
of Christian churches was in session
N Philadelphia last week. The COM
mittee found that all could unite with
out any sacrificino of creed or form
oi government, and the members will
recommend to the highest body in
their respective churches an absolute
union 1t is believed the merger can
be effected in less than year.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
EcKERT FAMILY PLEASES.
Final Entertainments Greeted with
Capacity House-Ranked With
Best Ever Heard Here.

The Eckert family which has been
al the Orphernn Theatre for the past
four days, gave their final entertain
ment TO two capacity houses Monday
night. AT the first show all of the
standing room was occupied. This
attraction was one of the best musi-
cal numbers ever heard in this city.
The young lady Miss Hazel Ecker,
displayed her abilities as a violin vir-
tuosoist. Her technic was, consider
ing her age, wonderful. The beauti-
ful rendition which he young lady
gave to such masterpieces as Poet
and Peasant. The Beggar Student,
and the lighter gems as Cavaiira Rus
ticana, Spring Song, Stabat Mater,
and many others, was charming The
young musician, whose years can
hardly exceed fifteen played all of
her numbers from memory, and
seemed possessed of limitless vocabu-
larry OF selections.
The other members of the COM
pany were Mr. Eckert, violinist, and
Leo, pianist. Both of the male men,
bers were masters of their respective
instruments. The trios consisting of
two violins and piano, and two vio-
Inns and harp were especially pleas
ing Altogether the series of con-
certs were successful, and greatly APP
preciated by those who had the good
fortune of attending them.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
Will Ask Fish Hatchery.

Representative Henry A. Barnlrart
is preparing a bill for the establish
ment of a fish hatchery in the Thir-
teenth congressional district. He will
submit to congress reasons why his
district should be thus favored 1t
contains many lakes and the fisher
men who throng 10 its summer re-
sorts are making heavy drafts on its
supply of fish. The government, he
says, would perform a genuine public
service by establishing a hatchery to
renew the supply
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
FEAR CATTLE PLAGUE.
Canadian Custom Officers Issue Ban
Against Infected States-Delay
in Traffic.

The customs authorities at iWinni-
peg, Man. have issued an order pro-
lfbiting the delivery of any importa-
lions from the states OF New York.
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and
Michigan, if the goods are packed in
straw or hay. The order provides
that delivery can be made only after
the packing has been removed be-
yond the city limits and burned.
The order is inspired by fear that
the foot and mouth disease, said to
be prevalent among the cattle OF
these states, will be introduced into
western Canada herds.
These states ship into the north
vest vast quantities of goods at this
season of the year for the holiday
trade and great delay in international
traffic has resulted
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
DOOMED FOR REELECTION.
South Bend Man Will Probably Be
Named to Head State Grange
at Next Meeting.

With the closing session of the In
diana State Grange, held at Winona
Lake, Master Aaron Jones, of South
Bend, was doomed for reelection at
the meeting to be held next year He
has for many years been a prominent
worker in the Indiana Grange and
the St Joseph Valley Grange. He
has also been power in the National
Grange. There is no question but
that Mrs. L. w. Robertson, Of South
Bend, the state secretary, will also be
reelected at the thirty-ninth annual
meeting, if she desires he place. She
has proven herself TO be one OF the
most efficient officers of the Indiana
State Grange. The last of the dele
gates to the meeting at Winona Lake,
left Saturday for their homes.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
Asper Gets Prize.

Last night was amateurs night at
the Orpheum. Carl Asper took the
Thursday night was amateurs night
at the Orpclernn Carl Asper took the
s5 prize, which was awarded to the
best stunt. Other contestants were
Bert Pitts and Ivan Carter, as Hans
and Fritz, VINO sprung many original
jokes, some of which had not been
heard here for 10 or 12 years Young
Ovefeolt, the iron jawed man, as
siste. by Tracy Liggett, also got off
a wonde -ful exhibition.
The Management will give Thursday
evenings over to local talent here
after, and will continue offering a
prize, subject to ballots OF the audi
ence
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
OLLIE LEFT
HIS CLOTHES
ARGOS RESTAURANT KEEPER
WAS DEBTOR TO ]. E. ELLIS
OF THIS CITY.
He Didn't Figure on the Prowess of
Charles Glaub, Esq, How
ever.

Charles Glaub of this city, has
earned for himself a name as a great
detective. The manner in VIII he
effected the capture OF Mr.. Ollie
Laudeman, ersuwhile proprietor of a
restaurant at Argos reads Ike a page
from Nick Carter
Glaub is employed as salesman for
]. T. Ellis cigar manufacturer of this
place Laudeman was debtor to
Glaub's employer, in the sum OF
s12 60, for 400 cigars received but not
paid for. Glaub was given tip Thurs
day that Laudeman was closin"
out his business in Argos, and among
other things was selling Mono ci-
gars at an exceedingly low price. a
livery g was chartered on the spot
and in 4 few minutes Glaub was
shortening the distance between him
self and Argos. Arriving in Argos
he was informed that the object OF
his quest had "hew the coop" to
fields unknown After few seconds
of deliberation Glaub started toward
Hibbard, guess ng t,iat Laudeman In
might be intending to take the Van
dalia train to South Bend. No Laude
man was about H1bbard, however
When the rth-bound train arrived
Glaub boarded it, and searche
through the cars for the delinquent
restaurant man. Chas. Inks of Plv-
mouth, was on the train and said tha
ne had seen Laudeman board the
tran at Hlbbard. Glaub could not
find him however, but suspected that
he might be locked in a closet on
one of the cars His surmise was
correct and at Plymouth Laudeman
made his appearance in the car Claub
soon secured a good hold on his vic
TINS collar and dragged him with
his suit case from the train. The
Young man was an abject picture OF
iCdi' WHICH iN Wdo CSSOitSu DSfOi I
MS creditor. Mr.. Ellis. He promised
that If released, he would secure the
money OF his farher who resides
south of this city, and pay the same
to Ellis at 10 O'Clock Friday morn
:ng. AS security his suit case con-
tanning his clothes was kept. OF
course he failed to show up Friday
morning, and Mr. Ellis has a quantity
of mems furnishings on hand, about
four sizes too small for himself
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
CAUGHT PASSING
BAD CHECKS
STRANGER is CAUGHT IN AT
TEMPT TO GET SIS ON BAD
PAPER.
Tried to Pass Worthless Check at
Lauer's and Other Local
Stores.

A stranger was arrested on the
streets by Nightwatchman George
Williams Saturday night and lodged
in the Jail. Monday morning he was
brought before Justice Young charg-
ed with drunkenness. He pleaded
guilty and was fined with costs $40,
and not being able DO pay went to
jail for 10 days. He gave his name
as Frank Brown. and said he was
from ST. Joseph, Mich. He was
charged with drunkenness because
none of the merchants upon whom he
attempted TO pass a worthless check,
would file charges against him. The
merchants upon whom the stranger
tried to pass the fraudulent check for
SIS, were Nose Lauer, ]. c. Bunnel,
c. Firestone and Ed Shippey.
He entered the Lauer Furnishing
store at about $40 Saturday evening
and told the clerk who came to wait
upon him, that he wished to buy an
overcoat for everyday wear. He
was soon fitted out and offered a
check for SIS as payment. remark:ng
carelessly that he guessed he would
have to get her busted The clerk
turned the check over to the
etor. Mr.. Lauer examined the check
and saw that it was made out by
Frank Brown and made payable to
himself. He told the purchaser tha,
he did not know any one by that
name and that he would call up the
First National Bank upon which the
check was drawn to see il it was
good. Brown said 1T would not be
necessary to do that for ne had made
inquiries concerning the check and
was told that it was all right. He
safd further that he had obtained the
money on a morse trade Lauer said
that he would call the bank anyway y
TO make sure. He vas told that the
check was worthless, and SO returne
it to Brown. The would-be fakir in
turn attempted to get the check cash
ed on small purchases at Bunneh's
Furniture store, at Firestone's Har
ness shop and Shippey's saloon
In each case he was met with refusal
Finally Nightwatchman Williams
was put on the strangers trail, and
soon had him behind the bars of the
county bastfle
Brown is about 55 years o. age, is
poorly dressed, and carried a heavy
load of intox 'cants beneath his belt
during the entire performance While
on his way to Jail with the officer
Saturday night, Brown pulled the
check from his pocket md tore the
same into manv and various small
pieces. These were collected and
turned over to Prosecuting Attorney
J. A. Molter, who patched them to-
getber and will act according TO his
deductions.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
A New Organization Started.

The pastor of the Methodist church
organized his boys Friday afternoon
into knights of the White Shield. y
The organization is one which the
pastor has originated himself for the
purpose of keeping the adolescent
boys in the church and Sunday school
The following officers were elected:
King. Roland Metsker; Prince, Omar
White; Duke, Ned Kilmer; Sir
Knight, Carl Price; Knight OF the
Keys, Lauren Suit; Knight of the
Book, Harold Marshall; Knight of
the Tower Clyde Price; Knight of
the Armor. Dale Evans; Knight of
Vigilance. Glen Kelly; Th, Counsel
or, the Pastor.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
FOR STATE COMMANDER.
Political Bees Buzzing in Ranks of
G. A. R.-State Encampment in
May.

Political bees are buzzing in the
ranks of the state G. A. r. in pre-
paration for the state encampment,
- he held in Crawfordsville, prob
ably the latter part of Ma, Candi-
dates names are flying abou. thick
and fast, and already six veterans are
said to be aspiring to the place OF
department commander Capt NJ N
Lacey, of Fountain City, and a mem
Der of the Vicksburg monument ,om-
mission, is in the race by virtue of
an indorsement made at the regimen
tai reunion a few months ago.
Captain Lacey has not formally
announced his intention to be in the
race, but the understanding among
the veterans OF the state is that the
caotain will be one of the most for
midable candidates when they get to-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
Surveyors Reach Goshen.

The surveying party running line
from Kendallville to Goshen for the
proposed interurban railway to con-
meet the northern Indiana and Chi
-cago lines, as we'll as those south to
Indianapolis, with the northern Ohio
system, reached Goshen Wednesday
evening. The surveyors struck a
straight line west from Ligonier to
Benton and entered Goshen along
the Fl. Wayne road
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
1t Was Our John Allen.

Somebody lied," said J. A. Skunk
Thursday evening when asked if the
report OF his marriage was true. The
report was circulated that he slipped
over to Ft. Wayne Wednesday and
was united in the holy bonds OF mat
rimony. Capt. Skunk stated that
there was nothing in it, and that
some one had stared joke at his
expense.
Mr. Skunk really was at Ft. Wayne
Wednesday, but there was nothing
ike a wedding in it.-Peru Journal
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
PLYMOUTH BOY
TRIES SUICIDE
ORIN S. LYTLE IN REGULAR
ARMY IN FLORIDA SHOOTS
HIMSELF.
Chances for His Recovery Are Slight
Was Raised by Edward
Bentz.

A telegram was received by VIM.
). Lytle from FIT Lauderdale, Florida,
Friday rferning stating that his son,
)rin S, who is private in the reg
liar army post at that place, had al
empted. suicide by shooting himself
n the breast. His condition was re-
ported serious, the chances for re-
covery being small.
Lyle is about 26 years OF age. His
father is an inmate of the county in
Urinary. The young man formerly
lived here, being raised by Edward
3entz, blacksmith who resided here
l few years ago.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
Challenge Rival Counties.

The onion growers of Nappanee,
challenge the claim OF Noble and
Whitley county growers that the two
counties are the banner counties for
raising onions. Noble and Whitley
county raised 100000 bushels. Elk
hart county raises 100000 bushels
and Kosciusko county raises 100000
bushels.
Nappanee is the center of the onion
growing industry and there are 115,-
600 bushels in storage there now The
output increased from $4,000 last
year to $125,oO0 in value this season
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
REED WINS
CONTRACT CASE,
JURY FINDS FOR DEFEND
ANTS IN SUIT ON TRADE
DEAL.
VIM. Reed Was to Trade His Farm
For Stock of Hardware at
Logansport.

The jury returned in the Stauffer
versus Reed case at o'clock Satuf-
day afternoon with verdict for the
defendants.
The plaintiffs Harlan A. Stauffer,
OF Goshen, owned a stock Of hard
ware at Logansport He entered into
a deal with William Reed, who owns
a farm south of this city, to trade the
hardware stock for the farm. The
farm was valued at $4,000. DIR. D.
c. Knott held a mortgage over the
affirm and his signature was obtained
as surety for Reed The defendants
maintained that they had agreed to
enter the contract only on condition
that the hardware stock appraised for
not more than $4,000. Upon inventory
the stock was found to be worth $9,-
600, whereupon Reed refused to make
the trade
Stauffer said that Reed and Knott
had set no such limitation on what
the value of the stock should be, and
sought to hold them to rhe contract
The jury was out only short time
when it returned a verdict find ng for
the defendants.
The hearing of arguments in the
case of Clizbe, Everly and Hendricks
versus the City of Plymouth for in
junction, was begun before Judge
Bernetaa atse:3O o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon. Attorney Chas. Kellison for
the plaintiffs opened the argument
and-completely reviewed and COM
Jared the Snoeberger with the Everly
and Clizbe bid for furnishing the city
electric lighting
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
John w. Dyer Candidate.

John W. Dyer, of Hammond, is a
candidate by his own announcement,
made at Kokomo, last year, at the an
nual encampment. Mr.. Dyer said at
that time that he believed the offic e
should go to the north part of the
state, and that he would like to have
it
Among the other names mentioned
for the place are o. A. Somers, of
Kokomo; Judge Dan Waugh, of Tip
ton; Captain A R. Tucker, Of Mob
lesville, and Col. c. G. Thompson, OF
Lafayette Judge Waugh's friends
are said 10 be making an active cam
paign in the interests of their candi-
date
A large delegation OF Indiana c. A
R. members will go to Vicksburg for
the dedication of the Vicksburg mon
ument, December 80
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
RoosEvELT's OPINION.
Corporation-Owned Judges Are De-
clared by Him to be Traitors to
the People.

In a discussion OF the duties AMI
powers OF the judiciary President
Roosevelt says:
THE judge who owes his election
% pandering to demagogic senti-
ments or. class hatreds and prejudices
ard the judge who owes either his
election or his appointment to rhe
money or the favor of great corpor-
alton, are alike unworthy to sit on
tie bench, are alike traitors TO the
people; and no profundity of legal
learning or correctness of abstract
conviction on questions or public pol
icy can serve as an offset to such
shortcomings
'The judges who have shown
themselves able and willing effective
" to check the dishonest activity OF
sle very rich man who works iniquity
|by the mismangement OF corporations
who have shown themselves alert to
do justice to the wageworker, and
sympathetic with the needs OF the
mass OF our people, SO that the dwell
Ter in the tenement houses, the man
who practices a dangerous trade, the
man who is crushed by excessive
hours of labor, feel that their needs
are understood by the courts-these
judges are the real bulwark OF the
courts these judges. the judges OF
The stamp of the president-elect
Our judicial system is sound and
effective at core. There are, how
ever, some members of the judicial
body who have Jagged behind in their
understanding OF These great and vital
changes in the body polite, whose
minds have never been opei.,d to the
new applications of the old principles
made necessary by the new condi-
tions. Judges of this stamp do last
;ng harm by their decisions.
Every now social relation begets
new type of iwrongdoing-of sin,
10 use an old-fashioned word-and
many years always elapse before So
ciety is able to turn this sin into
crime which can be effectively pun
iShed at law During the lifetime OF
the older men now alive the socia
relations have changed far more rap
idly shan in the preceding two cen
turtles The immense growth of cor
porations, of business done by associ-
ations and the extreme strain and
pressure of modern life have caused
conditions which render the public
confused as to who its really danger
Gus foes are; and among the public
servants who have not only sharei
this confusion. but by some of their
acts have increased it are certain
judges. Marked inefficiency has been
shown in dealing with corporations
and in resettling the proper attitude
to be taken by the public not only
toward corporations but toward labor
and toward the social questions aris
ing out OF the factory system and the
enormous growth of our cities.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
Too Many Kittens.

Please don't bring any more cats
Or kittens to the home of Miss Marie
Meyer, daughter of DR.. Meyer. The
above statement was published after
Miss Meyer of Laponte had adver-
,ised for lost kitten. Thursday nigh:
and Friday morning children and
adults, each carrying a dear little
pussy, literally stormed the Meyer
residence But in the mewfng multi
tude the face of the pet kitten un-
fortunately was missing.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
Farmers Mutual Elects Officers.

The Farmers Mutual Insurance
Company Of ST. Joseph and Marshall
counties held their regular annual
meeting Saturday in Wright's Opera
house. The regular yearly routine OF
business was transacted and the t l.
lowing members elected for the en-
suing year:
Henry E. Snyder, Argos; Francis
Seltenright, Bremen; S. H. Thorn
ton, NJ shawaka; f. A. Reitler, South
Bend, and John H. Easterday, Wyatt
Bremen Enquirer.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-12-17
Decides to Marry the Girl.

George Nitc[ler, who occupied the
stage in circuit court before Judge
Bernetha "Wednesday, has decided to
Ire-marry Ids divorced wife Elmira
iNitoher. and was given marriage
license Thursday He is 3s and she
81 years of age.
{ A marriage license was granted to
George O. Kitch Bourbon 30, and
Maggie Bayes, Bourbon, 40.