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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
FILES $4,000
BOND AFTER YEARS Of DELAY
City Council Meets and Finally Passes
Electric Light Franchise---Other
Business of Council

The city council met in regu-
lar session at the council chamb-
er Monday evening, all OF the
councilmen being present.
f. S. Bissel upon whom a no.
tice has been se.ved to build ce-
ment sidewalk, petitioned to be
allowed to repair plank walk. Pc
tition was referred to committee
on streets and alleys.
The bond of c. d. Snoeberger
for the sum of $4,000 was given
to the council Monday evening.
VIM. ]. Vesay of Fl. Wayne was
security. This bond is the one
required in the present francl e
and is for guarantee OF fulhllment
of contract. The bond is almost
ten years behind time, and should
have been given on Sept. 2lst,
%, when the contract between
w. M. Simons and the city was
drawn up. The bond was never
furnished by Simons, and never
by Snoeberger until Monday ev-
ening when the new contract was
assured c. d. Snoeberger. The
bond was referred to the citv at
torney to report as to its SuHl-
cheney.
Atty. A. E. Wise reported that
teams had been driving over the
curb at his property on north
Center street. and petitioned that
it be stopped. Matter was r~fer-
red to the city marshal.
c. d. Snoeberger asked for the
return of his first check, which
was given with the bid received
Some time ago. Same was order
ed returned.
Street Commissioner Harry
Harris reported that in many
cases grass which has been cut
from lawns, has been thrown in
the streets, with the result that
sewers are stopped up. Matter
referred to city attorney to in
vestigate whether there is an or
dinance against such practice.
Bills to the amount of $1258.99
were allowed by the council as
follows:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Death of David E. Sponsler.

After an illness of five weeks,
David Emory Sponsler died at
the home OF his son Herbert
Sponsler in South Bend Saturday
night, at $50 O'Clock. He had
been in poor health for several
months but was not seized with
his final illness until five weeks
ago. AT the time OF his death
he was 50 years old. The re-
mains were brought to this city
and the funeral held from the res
idence of his daughter, Mrs. Del
bert E. Bryan, 20S River street.
at 1000 O'Clock Tuesday morn
ing.
David Emory Sponsler was
born at Canaldover Ohio, on
August %, 1853, the son of Sam
uel and Jermima Sponsler. AT
the age of three weeks his par
ents moved to Plymouth, where
Mr.. Sponsler has since resided
excepting Tor the past hve years,
most of which time was spent in
South Bend. On June 26th, 1876
he was married to Miss Eliza
beth Grather. The widow and
three children survive him. The
children are Mrs. Lura Conlen.
South Bend, Herbert Sponsler OF
South Bend and Mrs. Delbert f.
Bryan OF Plymouth. His aged
mother, and three brothers, Win
field, Thomas and Theodore and
one sister, Mrs. G.. G.. Love of
Plymouth, also survive.
By profession Mr.. Sponsier
was a painter and decorator.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
BAD ACCIDENT
AT TWIN LAKE
MISS GLENNA McCLEARY
SUFFERS FRACTURED
SKULL.
Bicycle Rider Ran Into Horse
Causing Accident-Young
Lady Seriously Injured.

In an accident which occurred
when the buggy was upset, in
which she was riding with a
brother and sister, Miss Glenna
McCleary aged 20 years, suffered
a fracture of the skull, and an in
jured spine, and the young lady
is in critical condition, the ex-
tent of the injuries not being de-
termined.
The accident occurred about
noon Sunday, on the first hill
leaving Twin Lake. Two sister;
and their brother, Glenna, Cleo
and Carl McCleary who with
their parents, reside on the Geo
Marks farm, two miles from
Twin Lake, were out driving in
single buggy. AS they were driv-
ing up the hill, just before reach
ing the lakes, bicycle rider, ap'
preached, coming down the hill
The horse was turned to one side
of the road, and the rider. who
was William Kimmel, a boy fit,
teen years Of age, suddenly turn.
ed toward the horse, running into
the animal. The horse becoming
frightened, Irear ID and plunged
to the other side of the road. The
buggy was upset and broken into
fragments. All of the occupant:
were thrown to the ground bu
none were badly hurt, excepting
the young lady, who was picked
up unconscious. from the side o
the road. DR.. Knott of Plymout.
was summoned, who found ;
fracture in the skull and other in
juries, including an injured spine
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
REPORTS Of ASSESSORS SHOW
BIG GAINS IN THE COUNTY
Gain May Reach Half Million Dollars
Bourbon Town Is Growing
Steadily in Valuation.

assessor which shows a net gain
of $74,51O over last year. The
exact gain of Plymouth city has
not yet been determined, as the
corporation stock has not been
added to the total. This will
probably amount to $3OO,OOO,
which will place the gain OF Ply
mouth far above the remainder
| of the towns or townships.
The following are the amounts
of the various towns and town
ships Of the county, according to
the reports of the township as
SCISSORS:
Union township: Personal
property $227,740. .otal person
al property, corporation stock etc
81, ,033,055
Green township: Personal prop
$126,1S5. Total $679,3S5.
North township: Personal prop
1929, ,5S5, total $S09,S55.
West township: Personal prop
$124,415, total $740,56S.
Center township: Personal
property $31S,63O, value of lands
and lots, $1,049,270 improve
ments $16O,755, additional inn
provements $1,000. Total $1,531,-
705. In this the valuation of ths
Novelty Mfg. Go. and The Can
ming Co., have not yet been in.
cluded.
Walnut township: Persona
property $1S4,4O5 total $777,69O
Argos town: Personal prop
1921 ,045, total $410,645.
Bourbon town: Personal prop
$179,655, total $406, $50.
Culver town: Personal prop
lS77,920, total $54, 800.
Plymouth CITY: Value OF lots
and lands, 1897 $50, improve
merits $4S8,705, additional i'm.
provements $22,15O. Persona
property $353,S25, total S1,252,
$40. This does not include the
corporation bonds of this city
which will probably amount te
100000.
Bremen town: Personal prop
erty $546, ,2S5, total $868,4S5.
Polk township: Personal prop
erty 82,456, total 1928.
German township: Persona
property 1914, ,405, total $3.50,
O05.
Comparison Shows Gain.
A comparison of the total as
sessed valuation of the variou:
towns and townships of the coun
ty with those of last year, ar,
given below:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
SIXTEEN GRADUATES FROM LAPAz
HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY EVENING
Newly Certified School C1osees Most Sue
cessful Year-Rev Mr. Wareing
Delivered the Address,

The commencement exercises
OF the Lapaz high school were
held in the Wesley Methodist
church in Dapaz Friday evening.
Sixteen young men and ladies re-
ceived diplomas, graduating
them from the high school ,ot
North township, which is now an
accredited school. Rev. Wareing
on this city delivered the address
and the music was furnished by
the Plymouth Orchestra. Rev.
Wareing chose for the subject OF
his address, "Mephiboseth,' Or
the man who was crippled in
both feet, and wa allowed %
feast at the table with the king"
The text, with a beautiful simile
which the speaker drew, was in
teresting, and displayed deep
thought as we'll as the power of
Rev. Wareing as a speaker. The
story of Mephiboseth in short,
was that he was man crippled
in both feet. He once was in a
position where he might have Sc
cured the throne OF Israel; he
was allowed to feast at the table
with the king, and might have
displaced a weaker son of the
king, but Mephiboseth was lame
in both feet and so was handicap
ped and not able to get on" So
the pastor said it is with the vast
majority in this day. Opportm-
ity is about them, success may be
had for the effort, but they are
handicapped, lame, and SO are TN
able to get on in this world. The
speaker went on TO show why no
handicap should be a .findrance
to any one who has the determin-
alton to get on. The instances
OF Beethoven composing his mas
terpiece, the Ninth Symphony,
after he had become totally deaf,
and OF obstacles to be overcome
by many others, who have be-
come world famous, were given
by Rev. Wareing. The speaker
told the audience that th4 pre-
sentation speech of Principal Le-
wark was the best he had heard
in the entire county and thus
evoked from the audience a
round of applause for the princi-
pal, who so ably assisted by Miss
Laura Shoemaker of this city,
made the past school year in the
I.apaz school, the success it has
proved to be.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Gave Class History.

Emory Miller read most en-
tertaining history OF the class oi
90. Amusing anecdotes were
told concerning each member
who at Some tirle or other, made
laugh for the school during the
past three years. Mr.. Miller also
read the class poem, written by
Miss Zula Burger. 1t was unique
and original, the smile and good
nature of its authoress could be
traced throughout, and the audi
ence was aware of the name OF
its composer before it was read
at the finish.
Miss Myrl Lewark, the lady
who represented the Lapaz High
school in (the Marshall county
oratorical contest, spoke the vail
edictory. In a clear and con-
scientious tone, the little lady
went through her part and prov
ed to the large audience assem-
bled that she was deserving Of
second place in the county con-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
ALUMNI FORMS
ORGANIZATION
GRADUATES OF THE IN
WOOD HIGH SCHOOL
HOLD 4TH MEETING.
Constitution and Bylaws are
Adopted-Ofhcers are Elect
eds Members.

The fourth annual meeting OF
the Alumni of the lnwood High
school, was held in the High
School building last evening. Al
though the commencement exer-
cises will not be held until Sat
urday evening, the fact that six
of the nine graduates leave for
various colleges and schools, the
Glass OF 1909 was admitted TO the
association last evening. Off
GERS for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: President >.
B. Carpenter, Secretary Miss Eu-
nice Gibbons, Treasurer Clarence
Thresh. The Alumni OF the In
wood high school now numbers
thirty-hve, and represents the
graduates for four years.
Responses were given at the
banquet last evening by Miss
Mary Swihart president of the
alumni, and Miss Erdine Burden,
president of the class OF 'O9. A
constitution and bylaws were
adopted. The Alma Mater" was
adopted as the Alumni song, and
the American Beauty, for the
flower. -
The menu which was prepared
by the members of the Alumni,
was as follows
Saited Peanuts
Deviled Eggs on Water Cress
Peanut Sandwiches
Chicken Salad
Saratoga Chips Dill Pickles
Ice Cream and Cake
Coffee After Dinner Minis
Music was furnished by Miss
Hattie Mason of Plymouth, VIII,
entertained the association by
vocal AM, instrumental selectiors
The affair was an immense sue
cess and the Irrwood High School,
Alumni bids fair to become a
strong organization in the vi!lag-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
WAS MISUNDERSTANDING
Warsaw Base Ball Team Comes
to Plymouth to Play Local
Team.

By some sort of a mis-. II Ter
standing between the manager OF
the Na.saw base bail team. aud
the Plymouth manager. the form
er team came here Friday at
ternoor expecting to play tie b.
Gals. Everybody was ignorant OF
any game to be played today,
Manager Ormond and two merl-
bers of the base ball committee
being out of the city. The pres
ent Warsaw manager, Nr. Nye,
maintained that a game had been
scheduled with the locals on th;s
date. How the misunderstanding =
arose, has not been determined.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Juniors Hoist Colors.

The Juniors of the High
School succeeded in hoisting
their colors, sky blue and old
gold, on the flag staff of the
Washington school building, at
about IL O'Clock Sunday night.
At $3.50 Monday morning the
Seniors lowered them and floated
the purple and cream. The Jun
iors had fixed their pennant in
such way that the Seniors were
obliged to obtain pole climbers,
and mount to the dizzy top of
the none too strong flag pole.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Candidate for Mayor.

Vincent P. Kirk announced his
candidacy for mayor OF Ply
mouth on the Democratic ticket,
in the Plymouth Democrat
Thursday evening. The city cleo
ton will be held Tuesday, No
vember 2. Mr.. Kirk is the first
candidate to announce on either
ticket. 1t is said that DR.. III. a.
Deeds sndnC. w. Metsller are al
so figuring" on entering the
race.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
In MARSHALL
CIRCUIT COURT
DIVORCE GRANTED AND
OTHER CASES ARE DIS
POSED OF.
Because of Changes Made in
Docket Not Much Active
Work This Week.

Because of the fact that most of
the cases set for trial in the Mar
shall circuit court during this
week, have been venued else
where, or other causes, there is
not much active work, and the
jury have been venued to Fulton
county, and another jury case has
been postponed, because of the
illness of the defendant in the
cause. The court is hearing de-
murrs, and motions, and dispos-
ing of cases brought before the
court:
In the case of William c.
Thompson and Anna l.. 1homp-
son, for reformation of deed, to
set aside, cancel and annul deed,
and to quiet title ard enforce lien,
the court found for the plaintiffs,
that the deed executed by Will
liam c. Thompson and wife, is
cancelled and set aside. The court
found for the defendants OF their
cross complaint, that they have
paid the sum of $11S7 go, for inn
provements, taxes, etc., in excess
of the amount they should ac-
count for in rents. The defend
ants are entitled to recover the
sum, and said sum is declared a
lien on the real state described,
payable before Dec. 1st, 1909.
Defendants to pay costs.
In the case of Michael B. Zehn-
er versus Andrew ]. Claxton, and
Augusta E. Claxton, for election,
the court overruled motion for
new trial made by the plaintiffs.
Exceptions were taken by the
findings, that the plaintiffs are
not owners of the real estate de-
scribed. The mortgage held by
the plaintiff was and is a mort
sage onl ythrough a deed absol-
ute, or its face security for the
payment of $1700.69, with inter-
est at 6 per cent. defendant to
pay costs.
Loretta Anders was granted
divorce from Delbert w. Anders.
The custody of the child, Ruth
Anders, was given to Joseph
Kliendenst, who is the father of
the plaintiff, until further notice
from the court. Defendant to pay
costs.
Phenia O'Conner was given
divorce from her husband Pat
rick O'Conner. The plaintiff tes-
tihed that she had been married
to O'Conner on Sept. 10, 1907, at
Chicago, that they had lived to-
gether until 1908, when he aband-
orrd her and she has not heard
from him since. Her maiden
name of Phenia Schindell was re-
stored. The plaintiff is A resi-
dent of Plymouth.
The case of Alexander Dink-
ley versus Harley Haimbauga on
note, was tried before the jur,
which was impaneled Friday
morning. S. N. Stevens is attor-
ney for the plaintiff, and z. c.
Mart;ndale represents the de-
Tense.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Elected at Charlottesville.

The state G. A. R. encampment
at Charlottesville elected the fol-
lowing delegates and alternates
from the Thirteenth district to
the national encampment:
Delegates-W. E. 'Gorsuch,
South Bend; Jonathan Pickrell
Argos; Jonathan p. Greed, South
Bend.
Aiternates-Leonard Wilson,
Culver; Adolph Hunneshagen
Kewanna, and H. F. Kidder, Co
shen.
Mrs. Beulah Parks Frazer Oh
Warsaw, was elected Inspector oi
the state w. r. I.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Shower on Miss Blubaugh.

The girl friends of Miss Lizzie
Blubaugh to the number of twen-
ty, surprised her Thursday even
ing at her home on w. Madison
street. A pleasant social evening
was spent and light refreshments
served. The marriage of Miss
Blubaugh and Mr.. Hugh Biggins
will take place next week.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Ruth Supercedes William ]

Mrs. Ruth Leavitt, the divorc-
ed daughter OF William ]. Bry-
an, has prepared lecture on now
to rebuild the Democratic party
and will deliver it in the princi-
pal cities of the United States, il
She can get a hearing, while her
father is talking in other cities
about the Prince of Peace.
Ruth evidently believes the old
man is ''has been" in politics.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
A Friend in Need.

Friends of Leroy S. Romer, for
several years the Michigan City
manager of the Fidelity Loan
Co., who has confessed to an
81. 800 embezzlement and was
bound over to the superior court
on a $4,000 bond, are circulating 9
a subscription list in an effort to
raise money to meet the defalca-
ton. The latest report stated
that 5000 had been secured.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Death of Goldie Williams.

Goldie Fern Williams, diet
Sundav at the home Of her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. VIII
liams, near Linkville. She was
Is years of age. Funeral service:
were held Tuesday afternoon, in,
terment ait Fairmount cemetery
FIVE miles north of Plymouth.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Form Mercantile Agency

Messrs. Rea Anderson and
Herbert r. Hedden of this city,
have formed a partnership to be
known as the Marshall County
Mercantile Agency, the purpose
of which is the collection of ac-
counts.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Leaves for West.

Peter Disher left for northern
Minnesota Thursday morning
where he will remain until next
February. Mr.. Disher has a claim
in that state, and must remain
until that time to obtain a title
to the claim.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Whist Clubs Meet.

The Peerless Whist Club was
entertained by Mrs. George
Marks at her home Thursday
evening.
The Pocatel Whist Club was
entertained by Mrs. Harry Lam
son.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Buys Bourbon Property.

Frank Kline of South Bend,
formerly of Plymouth, was in
this city Thursday on his way to
Bourbon, where he has purchas-
ed the Sanitarium property, OF
Walter Schaffer the former own
er
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Has New Motor Cycle.

Harry Hoham has purchased q
new three and a half horse power
Indian motorcycle. and is clip
ping off his rural route in short
style.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27

Score by innings:
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-
Plymouth O-O-O-1-1-O-O-1- 3
South Bend 0-0-2-0-0-O-O-O-O-2
Strike outs by Middleton 10,
Hyde 4, bases off balls, off Mid
dleton g.. off Hyde 3. Game called
at $50, time of game 1 80. Um-
.pire Frank Thomas.
The visitors were pleased with
the reception received in this city
and remarked that they were Civ
en- finer treatment than could be
desired.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27

Other Statistics OF the County.
Th other statistics of the coun-
ty, viz, number of polls, dogs, are
as follows: (M. d. is male dog,
A. d. is additional dogs, and F.
d. is female dops)
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
New Suits Filed.

Martin Luther Peter VS. Au.
Susta Peter. divorce.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27

(Continusd to Ath psse.)
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27

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Score by innings:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-27
Comparison Shows Gain.

A comparison of the total as
sessed valuation of the various
towns and townships of the coun-
ty with those of last year, are
given below:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-12-09
PASSENGERS BOOKED

Per NJ N. S. s. Lnrllne. for
San Francisco.-H. s. Crane. Mrs.
NJ. A. Woodln Mr.. ana Mrs.
Whiting. Miss Whiting N. b. Fergu.
son Mr.. and Mrs. c, =. Haag. Mrs. $.
I. Shaw, Mr.. AMI Mrs. II. C. Paueger.
Miss NJ. PHueger. II. NJ. Reynolds, Mrs.
Reynolds. Mrs. G.. d. Wyman, C. II.
Diamond. Mr.. and Mrs. s. S. Muchel.
son.
Per stmr. Mauna Kea for Maui and
Hawaii, Dec. ILL. Morton. NJ. Muir.
G. Muir, Claude King N. King, J. Bull,
Miss Eaton. !. II. Focskol Mr.. and
Mrs. A. n. Gordon.
Per T. X, X. Tenyo Maru for San
Francisco, Dec. l0.-Mr. and Mrs. q.
NJ. Heller. Miss II. II. Smith. DIR. T..
Yamamura, Mrs. c. b. Lee, Mrs. j. A..
Baer, w. r. Ryan.
Per stmr. w. G. Hail. for KaulI
ports, Dec. Oh. Burkett. G. w. WI.
cox. Miss A. Grote, Miss Grote, l..
Wishard. ID. Baldwin.
Per stmr. Claudine. for Maui and
Hawaii ports. Dec. 10.-F. Riedel, Miss
Massey, Miss r. Copp. Miss NJ. Han,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-12-09
SHOPPING news
AM
BUSINESS REMINDERS

You can get real Oriental embr0id'
FRY at l.. Alloys Nuuanu street store.
The most delicate garments can be
safely intrusted to the French Laun.
dry. 25s Beretania street, where all the
work Is done by hand.
Fashion sways us all. An ultra fash.
sonable effect in mems 1910 button boot
Packard. Call and see this gem at
Mclnerny's Shoe Store.
Consult Bishop Trust Co.'S real cs-
tate department for Honolulu prop
erty. They can sell you what you
want ana ut the right price
You can't make II better New Years
resolution than to save and there is
no better wpy to save than by opening
u savings account at the Bank of Ha
wall, Ltd.
Special sale on Saturday of infants
blankets at Sachs Dry Goods Co. sl.2J
blankets will be sold for 95c. Don't
neglect to take advantage of the 'rloll
contest. 1t is gaining in popularity
every day
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-12-09
HACK ORDINANCE
Will Be MODIFIED
Amendments Of Import
ance Proposed By

The Quinn hack and automobile ~ d.
nance, which was brought up for irst
reading before the Board of City aud
County Supervisors some weeks $50
and over which public mass meeting
was held will not become a Inv wi.h
out some amendments being made w
On II.
The regulation is now. in The han'il
of the City and County Attorney and
First Deputy Attorney MilveTton i
whipping the measure into legal shora
II IL proposed to eliminate the y.
quirement that all hachs ana licca5eJ
vehicles bear the number upon I'll,
back OF the front seat.
1t Is also stipulated thlt vehi; "a
drivers will be obliged to conform Ia
rules concerning their righ,s to re
main on steamer wharves al The tl.nu
of arrival of various liners.
There will be u further adirstmSGr
Of fares than that provided H. ;,ie org
inal ordinance drafted and lrcsent,,
by Supervisor Quinn.
One amendment provides FOR HE
charge of double rates within the fVl.
mile limit between the hours II clevc "a
at night and five O'Clock In tie nom
ing
II is also proposed TO charsp for :
round trip when passenger engages
hack or automobile for twp -.
country district, notwithstanding the
fact that the passenger desires &C
travel but one way.
There will be n general adjustment
Of hack stand locations and nc Nrniu ,
other than those designated will h,
allowed to use the stands.