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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Above Sea Level.

Although Indiana has many prair-
les within its borders It also has n1i-
,erous dfsls of goodly heaght. and Is
not dn the habit on regarding itsei1
as a district of ''low, fiat land" So
far as its elevation above the sea IS
concerned, however, and conpare ed
with a majority of the states, II
comes near being so.
According to the figures given out
by the United States Geological Sur
vey. MS highest point is 1885 feet
above sea level. This point is no:
found, as many nnght suppose, IN
Brown county or in The Knobs
along the southern border, but in
Randolph county. This is a Nttle
higher than the greatest elevation in
I1linois, which - given as 1857 feel
Ohio's highest point is 1,540 feet
Foam southern states-Delaware
M6 s5sssdppi, Florida and Louisiana
also tine District OF Columbia, are
much lower, ranging from 3O1 TO COO
feer. Little Rocky Rh'ode Island has
no elevation higher than sO5 feet
Other states and terr5r0ries range
adj the way from 1000 to ,2O,3O0, the
last figures Distinguishing Alaska
with Its Mt. Mckinley OF course the
Western states, with their mountain
peaks, from Oregon's Mt. Hood, H.
225 feet high, to Cal1fornia's Mt
Whitney 14,5O1 feet m hefght have
the greatest elevation next to Alaska
1t may surprise some 10 learn that
not Pixies Peak, but Mt. Ebert Is
Colonado's highest mark. Some of the
Eastern and Southern states, howev-
er, have verJ respectable elevation
Kentucky beasts of 400 feet, Ten
nessee of 6,636, North Carolina Of g.
III and Virginia OF 5.719. Maine
loouns alp with 5,26s feet, New Hamp-
shire with 6.29O. and Massachusetts
shows 3,505 at the summit of Mt
Greyfock
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12

The teachers OF Marshall county
Will meet in annual session in the NJ
F. church, Plymouth, Indiana, Mon
day, August %, 1909, at $50 a. m.
witii the following instructors II
Charge OF the work: Pres. M. II
Jackson, Grand Rapids, Wis., ant
Supt. Adelaids Steel Baylor, Waba sh
Ind
Mr.. jackson Is president on the
Teachers Training School, Crane
Rapids, Wis, and needs no introduc
tion to the teachers Oh Marshal
County. He will give ten lectures a:
follows:
Geography.
Picture Making in Geography.
The Psychology OF maps and draw,
ing.
Fundamental facts to guide in The
study OF climate
Irrferentlal work in Geography.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Resslar Children Reunite.

A reunion of the family of Isaac
Ressiar, was held at the home IN
west Laporte street Saturday All OF
.he six children were present. M. F.
Re: lar of Humansville, No. spend
ing his vacation in Plymouth, this be-
ng The first time he has returned to
This CITY in twenty years. The other
children who were present were Mrs.
Clara Humphrey of Tyner, Mrs
Sarah McCool Of Dowagiac, Mich, J
c. Resslar of Chicago, and Mary and
William who reside with their father
in this city. The reunion was the
first held in twenty years, and was a
happy celebration for the father and
children. ili
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
A Marshall County Boy.

Edward A. Ramsay, who was
MANNED for life when a boy by fall
ing from tree at b. ur'bon, was NOM
mated for City Clerk ON the Repub-
lioan ticket at Indianapolis at the pri-
mary election TUESDAY, He received
s,512 votes against 1861 for w. II.
Pierce He is a nephew of Charles
w. Ramsay OF West township and of
Mrs. Sarah Bunch and Mrs. Win am
Montgomery of HlyTrouth. Winfield
Ramsay OF Bourbon, is his fanher
He is well qualified for the position
and ought to be elected. His op-
ponent on the Democratic ticket is
Joseph p. Turk.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Decision by Tax Commissioners.

Indianapolis, August 6.-The state
beard cf tax commissioners in its nm
al report certified to the auditor OF
state, put an end to the controversy
between county boards of review and
building and loan associations, whose
.urJlu has been assessed The re-
pert declares that such asses sments
are illegal under the existing laws.
The largest sum involved was IN
an appeal taken by the Anderson
Lean company, whose half million
doMar surplus had been alsse by
the Madison county board OF review.
There were twelve other appeals by
companies OF minor Importance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Michigan City Expects Boom.

Residents of Michigan City expect
great benefits from the Eastern rail
read company which wtas incorpdrat-
ed yesterday at Indianapolis. The
cariral stock of the company IS $780,
600, and the directors are c. r. and
J. p. Collins, A. c. Weller, p F. Gar
rettsor. Z. M. Mdran and II. A.
Scbwage- OF Michigan City, and
Waiter J Riley of East Chicago.
Tie canpany c is to buIid "a steam
cad sixteen miles long. from Mich
igan City haTbor TO a pcp on the
south shore oil II ie lake. there TO
,cni &c: with lines reacnng nimer-
ous factories.
c. w. Hotcllki.s, president on tie
Indiana Harbor Zine, with J. S. Field
ard other CAPITALISTS is SAID : have
purchased a private right cf way be-
tween Gar and Michigan City. with
he exception CT one stretch III land
adjoining the Blair farm Rumors are
-ife that an immense steel Plant, the
Sh:cao stocglNyards, or some other
Dig ncern Is to be established there.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12

George w Krigf1baurn, a former
resident of this city, died at the Ihome
OH his son, Bert, in Michigan City,
Wednesday might at 1920 o'clocks
aged 20 years. The remains were
brought to this city for burial. The
funeral was held at the Reformed
church ait 1920 O'Clock Friday morn
ing, interment at Oak Hall.
Mr. Kreighbaum left this city about
twelve years ago, after having resided
here fer over forty years. Three
children survive, Bert. of Michigan
City, and Olen, whose residence is
unknow, and Mrs Florence VanGd-
der, OF this citv.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
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OBITUARY.

John c. Gastil was born IN Ger
many April 1884. and IN 1887 ne came
with his parents to America and To-
Gated in Meigs county, Ohio. He was
married July 22, 1853 to Mrs. Rose
Welker. To this union was born
three children, Albert NJ, Caroaine ].
and George w. In 1865 he moved
with his family to marshall county,
Ind, where in 1891 his wife died In
1892 HE married Miss Ellen Gillespie
and in 1893 they moved TO Nebraska
and thence to Collins, Mo. To this
union four children were, born-Rpy,
Fern, John and Emma. He departed
this life Aug. 4, 1909, aged rs years,
months and days. He leaves a wife
and Z chiddren, grandchildren and
great grand children.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
CULVER CADETS
MUSTERED in
BECOME IND. STATE SAILORS
UNDER SENATOR GRUBE'S
LAW SATURDAY.
Special Law of Congress Gives Au-
thority-Ship Will be Provided
For Them.

Culver. Ind, August 9-1he first
5attalion, Indiana Naval Reserves,
numbering 200 men, was formally
mustered in here by Lieutenant Will
ham Kennedy adjutant First Regi-
ment, L. ~ c., who, in the absence
II Adjutant General Perry, had been
detailed for this duty by Governor
MARSHALL Rear Admiral Ross, u. S.
N, commandant OF the Great Lakes
Naval Training station at Lake Bluff,
ILL.,. was present at the mastering.
The members of this addition to
Indiana's military forces are ENLISTED
from the cadets OF the Culver Sum-
mer Naval school in accordance with
the provisions of law passed last
winter by the general assembly
Academy a Naval School.
The naval instruction. given on
Lake MaxinSlsckee covers aid. the ele-
mentary work done by naval reserves
and by the government naval train
ng stations. In addition the forma-
non of this battalion entities Indiana
% receive from the navy department
a vessel for more extended drills
and work in navigation OF the Great
Lakes. 49,
llfnus has recently received the
y,Ialboat Nashville for this purpose
and by next summer these HooSier
middies will probably receive simi-
ar vessel
The law authorizing this naval bat
ahoD leaves the management of the
school in its present commarfdant
Major l.. R. G1gTil1iat, though, OF
course, subject to orders for special
duties from the governor or from
the president. The naval instruction
will be under the direction of Lieu
tenant Commander II. II. Cignilliat
U. s. N, who is on duty at the acad-
eny.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
COUNCIL PREPARES PLANS FOR
LARGE LIST OF SIDEWALKS
Oliver c. Soice Elected Treasurer of the
School Board-New Boilers Will
Be Installed in Water Works

Water Works that the city could
build the foundation for the boilers,
as plenty OF material rs on hand, and
It rs probable that such viii be done.
Lights "On the Bum"
Mayor Loga reported that the
electric light plant, is not living up
to its ca tract, relative TO supplying
light ON dark might in the moonlight
schedule, Three nlghts, without light
was noted sChairman of Electric
Light Committee Deeds, stated that
he would call the attention Of the
management I'm the else.
Surveying Illegal
/ was reported that surveying Us
being done by other than the ci =
surveyor, for residents of south Ply
mouth. Such surveying is nnb legal,
and the ines set by such surveyors,
have no legal bearing whatsoever,
and the grade etc. for setting OF
Oelneih SIDEWALKS, muSt De gwen by
the city civil engineer.
Assessment Role for Payment.
The prima facie assessment role,
for the north Michigan, Gnrro street,
and two alleys back of Michigan
street, brick pavement, and cement
curb Improvements, was passed by the
ccmcll, and the date of Aug. 23rd.
set as the time for hearing remon-
strances against such assessments.
Bill Allowed.
Tide committee on accounts and
stationerv reported bials TO the
amount OF ss3519 which were allow
ed as follows:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Will Come to His Senses.

The young Frankfort man Whose
moher has died of grief since hearing
that Ihe was a forger and a thief and
had deserted his wlfe and children
may never be overtaken by the LAW
but he will "get his" when he comes
to hrs senises and realizes what he ira:
done The man who does not con-
slider his faandiy when he commits a
crime hs fairly sure ito think a good
deal about it's various members later
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Death of Mrs. William Kendall.

Harriet f. Griffirb Kendall, widow
of the late VIM. NJ Kendaal died at
her home ON Nortf, Michigan streeI
Friday morning at 9:2s.-Alrs. Kendall
has been sick for about hffAap
Thursday morning uptil the time of
her death.
Funeral was held from the resi-
dence Staiday at 2:3O, Rev. Waresng
offiosat1ng. Full obituary Saturday.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Nineteenth Child is Born.

There certainly is no race suicide
In the family Of John LSpsbomb, who
resides on rural route near Rich
n1ond. Ind. The nineteenth child, a
girl has just been born into this fam
lily, twelve of the children being alive.
The father OF this unusual family is
Sc yeas old, while the mother is 40.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Leaves For Western School.

Thomas Love, son of G. G. Love,
OF this city, left for Topeka Kansas
Monday where he will enter the uni
veirsfty there to take a four years
course in mechanical engineering.
Young Love is graduate from the
local nigh school, being a me nber OF
the class OF 'O9. He possesses talent
as an amateur illustrator, ard bids
fair to succeed as a mechanical
draught sman
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Girl Guarded Her Father.

All through the long, dreary, cold
damp night by the side of Iher drunk
en- and helpless father, a seven-year-
old girl kept watch i'm EJlkhart. The
police found Adam H. HQfpagle with
his little daughter by his side in the
street in the morning. The mOthe-
was found recovering from a debauch
at hIcme The father was fined 81
and costs, and the girl WAS given into
the custody of the humane officer and
will be sent to the state school fon
girls.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
SEWERS ARTERY.
Miss Bessie Vinall Steps Upon Brok.
en- Glass While Bathing at
Pretty Lake.

While in hatdling at Pretty Lake,
opposite the Howard cottage Sun
day evening, Miss Bessie V1nall,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Vanall, stepped upon a broken bottle
and severed an artery in the foot. She
was taken to Plymouth Ill the au-
tounobcae of Vim. Everly, and DR.,
Aspinall treated the wound. The
young lady lost a quantity cd blood
but the artery was minor one, and
rhe wound will probably soon heal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Announce Engagement.

Mr. and Mrs J. F. Brirte nham OF
South Bend, Ind announce the en-
gage'ment Of their daughter Lorena
Brirenham. ITO F. L. Shtpe. The
wedding will occur sometime in the
month on September The bride to
be. was formerly of 'Plyn osrth, and is
we'll known here. Mr. Shipe is well
known contractor of South Bend.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
State Fair Soon.

One of the Features of the state
fair which will soon be held In In
dianapolis is that state fair police
system wall be maintained. 1t rs
claimed that one indianapolis police
man gave the association more
trouble than all the other people WIN
went to the fair grounds last fail
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Canada Thistle Season.

The season OF Canada thdstles is
here and FARMERS who allow them to
grow must expect prosecution. The
authorities have made it plain thas
they intend prosecuting all persons
vino allow Canada thistles to grow
The law on the matter is plain and
people will do we'll to cut them down.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Will Join Marines.

Floyd Fertig, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Fertig, the youthful aeronaut
of Plymouth, will leave for Mare Is
land, Cal, next Monday, to join the
Marine Corps located there He took
the examination at South Bend OH
last Thursday
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Special Council Meeting.

y special session Of the City Coun-
oil was held at the city hall Friday
morning, to ipve st9gate the new law
concerning receiving OF bids for the
obstruction of Sidewalks in the city,
and also the construction of ctlrbinp
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Bass Are too Fat.

Men who have been fishing in the
Til pee anoe river say THAI the small
mouth black bass are too fat too eat
uniess the fat is trimmed away wfier
the fish are dressed The river is
said to be full OF minpows, and the
bass find an ea livelihood
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12

OONS
Sunday, Aug. Stll, was the rally
day for the Jonses in Plymouth. OF
the tribe of JonseS, seventy-five were
signed at the home OF P. o. Jones an
Plymouth, the event being the reun-
son OF the brothers and sisters OF P.
%. Jones. Not that Mr. Jones has
seveny-five brother and sisters, but
with their children and -andchildren
TO ahe third generation, and with a
few close friends, they amount to
seventy-five. Mr.. Jones is the THIRD
youngest, cf eight br 'fers and SIS
ters, who are living Those with
their families who attended the reun-
ion Sunday were Jordon Jones Max
irlkuckee, Mrs. Harriet Ross Roches-
ter, Mrs Sarah Quivey Argos, Daniel
jones Talma Ind, Clinton Jones
Green township, P. o. Jones Ply
mouth, Mrs. Mary E Abrams Green
tp.. Mrs Clara lizard Rochester. John
Ames adm wife OF Bourbon and John
PIttinger and wife OF Warsaw, were
among the guests The reunion will
be held next year at the home of Jor-
don Jones, near Culver.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Will Quit the Town.

MIR J. w. Williams, the colored
horse breaker, trainer, etc, announc-
ed to the Tribune reporter Friday
morning that he would 1eave for De-
troit, Mach, on Monday newer more
to return to plymouth. He 1eaves a
host of friends 80 mourn their loss.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Sells Buick Auto.

Fred H. Kuhn, local agent of the
Buick Autos. delivered a model 10
with toy touneau to Jasper Lake, a
farmer residing in Green township,
west OF Argos, Friday.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
PROGRAM FOR MARSHALL CO.
TEACHERS INSTITUTE IS GIVEN
Will Be Held at Methodist Church, Begin
ming August q, Lasting Four Days
Excellent Program.

How to Study a Country.
Literature.
The Reading Glass
The Authors Thought
Expression in Reading
Gems of Literature.
Silas Mariner.
Supt. Baylor is at the head OF the
Wabash city schools and is recogrmz-
ed as a leading educ ator She viii
give ten lectures as follows:
General Culture.
Qualifications of Good Teacher.
Health and Books.
Social Experience
Aesthetic Culture
Ethical Basis
History.
Value of History Study
New Bases for Historical Work.
His.6ry in the Grades
Local History Work
Current Events
Az morning ses-;on except Mon
day will begin promptly at 900 o.
clock and all afternpnn sessions at
80 o'clock. Two per cent will be
added to the teachers general aver
age fcr attending the full number of
days
The annual lecture will be given on
Tuesday evening. and on Wednesday
evening the teachers Will give liter
ary and musical program.
The Teachers Reading Circle
Books will be on sale "Wednesday at
the Superintendent's office
Enrichment fee 81.
The County Board OF Education
wila be present on Thursday State
Supt. Robert J. Alley and other prom
inenr educators have promised to be
present, if possible, some time during
the week.
We extend a cordial invitation 10
all who are interested in educ alton
10 attend any or all of the sessions
All young people who intend to enter
.llae profession are urged to be pres
ent.
Louis E. Steinebach,
Supt Ssho6f Marshall County.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Will Be Buried Here.

]. c. Gastil former resident OF this
county, who lived near TWIN Lakes
a nq1nber OF years, died at his home
in CoNlrs, Mo, Thursday. His re-
mains were brought to this city for
burial at tie Stringer cemetery.
The remains are expected to arrive
here Saturday morning Imerment
20 take place same day
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Failed to Work Road.

Robert ID. Jones was tried before
Mayor Fl. A. Logan ON charge of
failure TO work out road tax. He was
convicted and asSe ssed fine of $500
and costs.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Marriage Licenses.

Joseph R. Smaller, Peru %, to Min
ME B. Casey Argos 49,
Warner d. lBrbadheld, Lagrange,
'21, to Frances Dunlap, Argos, 1S.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Asking Much.
Kansas Cftv Journal

kaflsaS Cftv Journal.
IL believe that the Lord is, omnipo-
tent" declared a Topeka man the
other day. 81 do not mean to- be ir-
revererrt when / say this, but l
would like to know what the Lord
thinks about the farmer who bends
his head and fervently pleads: %,
Lord, send lot of rain for my corn,
for it needs IT badly; but, o Lord, do
not let my wheat get wet
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Surprise on Bert CRUDE.

About fifty OF his friends surprised
Bert CRUDE All his home in West
township Monday evening, en- honor
OF his birthday
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
Suit on Claim.

Eva Logan, by her attorney, H. A.
Logan, has brought suit against the
estate of Marry Pershing for claim.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
JONES FAMILY REUNION.
Seventy-Five Jonses Big and Small
Gathered at Home of P. 0.
Jones.

"Oh the Jonses boys they built midi
still,
And when it ram it made such a
noise,
This mill was built by the Jonses
boys
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-08-12
General Culture.

Oualifications of Good Teacher
Health and Books.
Social Experience
Aesthetic Culture
Ethical Basis
Arizona republican., 1909-12-04
FREIGHT BEGINS TO MOVE|
Agents at Many Points Have Been Instructed to Accept Shipments - De- nied There Have Been Negotiations to Settle

Seattle, Dec. 3.-The switchmen's strike caused much less inconvenience today to the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads than or former days. The freight blockade is being broken and the operating of ficials say that normal conditions will be restored in four or five days. even if the strike is not declared off.
 The Northern Pacific employed fif- teen new men today. and has now a force of fifty. of whom many are undergoing instruction. No more stu dents are being engaged The action of the trainmen's brotherhood in or dering it's members who are switch men to return to work in the pas senger terminal yards was not unex- pected and was taken upon the ad- vice of the national officers The members of all unions not involved in the strike have given the railroads every assistance asked for in the movement of trains
Arizona republican., 1909-12-04
ENGLISH ELECTIONS
 THE NOTICES ISSUED
THE CAMPAIGN ALREADY UNDER
 WAY.
The Polling, Beginning January 13
 Will Last Ten Days.

London, Dec. 3.-King Edwards sec ond parliament, which appears de- stined to become memorable, was pro- rogued today. It will soon be dis solved. Writs have been issued for the new elections for the house of com mons.
 The polling will extend from Jan | uary 13 to the 24. The new parlia- ment will assemble about the middle of February
 Although Premier Asquith has made no formal arrangements to meet the situation created by the rejection of the budget by the house of lords, the commissioners of customs, have issued notice jthat the duties on tea. spirits and tobacco will continue
 The election campaign is already in full swing. and many speeches were delivered tonight in all parts of the country. Lord Lansdowne, the op- position leader in the house of lords, in his address at Plymouth. defined the issues as tariff reform versus the extinct budget. and the two houses of parliament versus single cham Der
 Winston Churchill, president of the board of trade, spoke in Preston, and challenged the unionists to show any benefit that could come to the cotton trade from their fiscal policy He reminded the audience that every leader of the conservative party. from the great William Pitt to the small Arthur Balfour, all the leaders from the sublime to the ridiculous. have agreed that the house of commons had control of the finances"
 The liberal unionists' council today. on Austin Chamberlain's motion. passed a resolution of unqualified ad- herence to the policy of tariff reform. Recognizing the seriousness of the election campaign and the feeling that victory by the unionists would put back the clock of social reforms. the labor party's executives have agreed to the liberal proposals to avoid a triangular contest. by recommending the withdrawal of score of labor candidates.