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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Attend Epworth League Convention.

Delegates frCm the South Bend dis
trict of the Epworrh League of the
Methodist church, passed through
here Tuesday morning enroute TO Ro-
chester. where they attended. the dis
trict convention held there Tuesday
and Wednesday. The delegates
from Plymouth are the Misses Ethel
Tanning and Ruama Suit Among the
South Bend delegation were Mrs
Bessie Entzian, Miss Lottie Peffley
Mrs. A l.. Wreinoehl. Mrs Lucille
Minnick, Miss Edna Robinson, Flor
ence Taggert. Edna Downing, Hazel
Broadbeck, Valeria Bondurant, Violet
Entzien, Belle Smith. Mrs Mitchell,
Misses Lillian Bilstein and Bess Barn
house.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
A New Attorney.

Rea Anderson, young attorney
from Plymouth. who studied law un-
der Atty Adam Wise, and who was
admitted to the bar some time ago.
has located at Bourbon to follow his
profession, being located over the
First State Bank. Mr.. Anderson
hopes by strict attention to business,
by looking after the welfare OF his
clients, to make this place his per-
manent residence and to this end in
vites those seeking legal Knowledge
or assistance in the courts, TO meet
him. He is a pleasant fellow and we
trust his ability will be recognize
and be induced by business To remain
here-Bourbon News Mirror.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Appointment is Sent In.

According to a Washington dis
patch 10 the South Bend Tribune
The hume of VIM Helmlinger has
finally been sent to the senate fol
confirmation as postmaster at Bre
men. This recommendation has beer
held up by the postoffice department
for about a month. because the de-
partment officials desire to retain the
present postma ster who has served q
number OF years and made a GOOD
record, finally the postoffice Inspector
was sent TO anvass the situation and
ascertain the sentiment on the people
Upon receipt of this report which
was favorable to the change being
made, the nomination OF the new mar
was sent in.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
TO HAVE BANNER
CELEBRATION
INDEPENDENCE DAY WILL BE
COMMEMORATED ON MON
DAY JULY sTH.
Bourbon and Culver Promise to Send
Big Delegation to County Seat
This Year.

The Independence Day celebration,
which viii be held in Plymouth on
Monday July 5th. this year, promises
to be the best ever held here The
committee on soliciting is still at
work, and report that over $500 viii
be spent in the celebration this year.
None OF the other Marshall county
towns viii celebrate, and a recoud
crowd is expected in Plymouth.
Conc erning the celebration here,
the Culver Citizen OF Thursday says:
Money is being raised at Ply
mouth for a Fourth of July celebra-
ton. Welh you 'furulsh the show and
Culver win furnish the rubbernecks. :"
Thanks Culver. and welcome, we
promise you good time. and good
treatment The Bourbon News-Mir-
ror says:
Bourbon will go to Plymouth this
year, it SEEM, for the Fourth of July
event. They are preparing to have
a brig time there Then Plymouth
can send us big crowd for the fair,
as we sent them nice delegation
for their first big day of the season,
the decoration day events and base
ball day"
That IS the spirit which should
have existed between Bourbon and
Plymouth long ago. Plymouth has
always been seeking the friendship
OF our eastern neighbor, and as the
Mirror expresses it, has always turn
ed out we'll to the Bourbon fair.
Come over on the fifth and get ac-
quaintcd once more.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Missionary Goes to Turkey.

Miss Nora Lambert, daughter of
the Rev. and Mrs. George Lambert,
win leave Elkhart for Hadjin, Asaatic
Turkey, August 9 to JOIN her sister.
Miss Rosa Lambert. in missionary
work. She has had the work in mind
for some time and has been prepar-
ing for it. She will accompany the
Rev. and Mrs. T. F. Braloer OF Rine-
land, Ontario. and will be joined by
Miss Katie BredeunlIf OF South Bend,
and Miss Ethel Nelson, of Owens
town. Ontario.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
SHIPLEY CASE HEARD.
Injunction Case Against Prosecutor
and Marshal Taken Under Ad-
visement by Judge Bernetha.

The petition for injunction. by Ed
ward Shipley of this. city, against rhe
Prosecuting attorney, and city mar
shall of Plymouth, to puohibit them
from seizing Intoxicating liquors in
a saloon owned by the former, was
tried before Judge iBernetha at Cham
bers in Rochester yesterday. All OF
the evidence was heard, and the case
taken under their advisement by the
court No date was set FOR the de-
cision, which will be given as soon as
ii is reached by the court. Meanwhile
Mr.. Shipley continues to operate his
saloon in this city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
HARTFORD INDIANS To UNvE|L
TWIN LAKES MONUMENT
Ceremonies Will Mark 7Ist Anniversary
of Removal of the Redmen from the
State of Indiana

gated and found to be true The Hon
Daniel Mcdonald of Plymouth a,
once introduced bin I'm the state
legislature to- provide an appropnia-
ton of several Thousand dollars for
the erection of suitable monument
in the center OF the Indian reserva-
ton thereby partially redeeming the
state from the stigma of the urahoay
INDIAN banishnlent
The bill carried and in due time
preparations were being made to
erect the monument which will be un-
veled on the fourth day OF next Sep
tember, probably in the presence OF
the largest crowd ever assembled in
northern Indiana.
The monument is being built in
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
ARGOS TO CELEBRATE.
Plymouth Base Ball Team and Band
to Go to Argos on Saturday
July 3rd.

The Plymouth Clippers and Ply
mouth Band, have been engaged to
go TO Argos on Saturday July 3rd,
to partake in celebration there. The
Argos band has been engaged to play
in Plymouth on the 5th, when Argos
promises TO send a good delegation
TO this city to attend the big cele-
bration being planned for this city.
The Bremen band has also been en-
gagged to furnish music in Plymouth
on the 5th of July.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Snyder Reunion.

Sunday June 6, reunion was held
at the home OF BenMe Snyder A
large dinner was prepared by Misses
Florence and Laura Snyder. These
are the guests who were present
James III. Brink and wife, S'ella
Which and son, Perry Snyder and
family, Bennie Snyder and family and
Simon, Snyder
All enjoyed themselves greatly. In
the afternoon at about three O'Clock,
the guests marched to the home oil
Perry Snyder, where at FIVE O'Clock
large supper was served. All had
plenty to eat and to spare. All ex-
pressed the wish that another reunion
might be held in the fall.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
SALOON MAN INDICTED FOR
/ SELLING LIQUOR ON SUNDAY
Edward Shipley Arrested Yesterday on
Two Indictments by Recent Grand
Jury -Disorderly House in Tolls.

Arrests on four of the nineteen in
dictments found by the recent ses-
sion of the Marshall County Grand
Jury, were returned by Sheriff Voreis
Tuesday. The arrests were made on
Monday Two are against Edward
Shipley, the north Michigan street
sai'oonkeeper, for selling Intoxicating
liquor on Sunday and .wo are against
Lola F. Bentley, alias Lou Lee, for
conducting house of i'll fame on
south Walnut street.
The first indictment against Shipley
is for selling Intoxicating liquor to
cne Otis Kebert, on Sunday April IL.
1909, the other for permitting persons
in his saloon on the same date. The
persons who are alleged to have been
permitted in the saloon on the Sum
day mentioned are: Carl Heflick, Otis
Kebert, George 'Sindle and Bert Sisk.
Following is copy OF the first in
diotment against Shipley:
State OF Indiana Marshall county SIS:
In the Marshall Circuit Court, April
Term 1909:
State of Indiana
VS.
Edward Sh 'pley
Indictments for selling Intoxicating
liquor on Sunday
The grand jurors of the county of
Marshall, in the State of Indiana.
good and lawful men, Luly impaneled,
sworn and charged in the Marshall
circuit court of said state, at the APP
ril Term thereof, for the year 1909
to inquire WITHIN, and for the body
OF said count upon their oath do
esent that one Edward Stirley, on
the eleventh day of April, in the year
1909, at said county of Marshall in
the State OF Indiana, said day being
then and there the first day OF the
week, commonly called Sunday, did
then and there unlawfully sell, barter
and give to one Otis Kebert, at and
for the price of fifteen cents, one
quart OF Intoxicating diquor towlt:
beer no be then and there drunk by
said Otis Kebert as beverage, con-
trary to the form OF the statute IN
such cases made and provided, and
against the peace and dignity OF the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
AIDE Named Purdue Trustee.

George AIDE has been honored by
election as a trustee of Purdue uni
versity, which Office he will fiji as
soon as vacancy occurs on the pres
eiFt board. The Alumni association
made the selection and under a law
passed by the last Indiana legislature
Governor Marshall will appoint Mr.
AIDE as the next trustee.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Lumber Production Cut.

There has b~en a big decrease in
the production of lumber in the Unit
ed States, according TO a report is
sued by The census bureau The fig
lres for 1905 show railing off from
he previous year of 17.3 per cent or
from 40,256,154,OOO feet to 33,2s9.-
100000 feet. 1t q stated that with
practically ,very section of the ooun-
try showing "a decrease, it was most
marked in the centers of heaviest pro-
duction the Pacific coast and certain
parts of the yellow pine belt.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17

c. II. Engle of Hartford, Mich, has
just been solicited by the conrmSee
n charge OF the unvefling OF the new
Pottawattopie monument at Twin
Lake, 20 get together as mary as pos
sible OF the remaining members OF
the Pokagon Band OF Michigan and
bring them to plymouth TO attend the
unveiling ceremonies on Sept. T. The
Indians in the vicinity OF Hartford
are the direct descendants OF the Pot
tribe which was driver
from Indiana seventy-one years agn
and the coirmittee is desirous that
this remnant of a once powerful tribe
shall be the guests OF honor at :he
unveiling ceremonies, wlrich will have
sc. important historic relation.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17

About the middle of March W,
came over here from Leipzig anc
have arranged our schedule in the
University for the present Semester
My chief work, will be under Pro
lessor Won Seelhonst and is likely to
include at least once each week.
Class excursion to some farm, schoo
or plant for practical observations
This will be an added opportunity t
see the surrounding country which
by the views we get from here j;
beautiful indeed
Very soon after coming here we ar
ranged to exchange English for Ger
man, with two gentlemen and in tht
walks we have taken together we
Rave visited some interesting places
The people walk ON Germany anc
we intend to take a good many Ions
rardhles SiliS summer. 4---A
Gottingeu was walled town. The
wall was bu1t of earth, faced outsidt
with slone
The top of the wall is now grassy
promenade, ! nave walked around i
once or twice A little house j:
pointed out as Bismark's lodgings
during a part OF his student days. II
5 built just otrr side but an upstair:
door opens directly upon the wall
Bismark was such a harum- scarun
youth that the magistrate ordered
hfm to dwell outside the city He
complied with the order by taking
this iirtle mouse. He was sometime
punished for his escades by being
shut up in the University prison
where in one place he carved his
name / do not know what HIS yorrh.
full pranks were, but hope they were
comparatively harmless. At any rate
the places where they were enacted
are now held sacred to his memory
We are in the province OF Hanover
The King OF Hanover was at one
time also King of England, whence
Comes the name OF the House ol
II anover.
One afternoon we walked cut to
the nearby sltbuib OF ''Wiemde." We
looked into the old church built in
the tenth century. The cflsandlier i:
made up OF candles and at each seat
is a candlestick. In the back part oi
he church hangs a great number o
memorial pillows inscribed with
names and verses. Some OF them
hung loose brrt others were in glass
cases There had been a confirmation
service and we saw party OF tine
young maidens.
We visited the ruins OF two old
castles, Plesse and Harden6urg. THE
former was destroyed in a serge and
listle IS LETT but the tower The only
possible approach is from the east
SIDE 1t is easy to see how those ir
tire stronghold could pour hot ofl or
the beseigers. Hardenburg Is much
better preserved. Two dungeons are
still intact-My! but they are 'hideom:
things. One lets in a little square oil
light, the other is utterly dark.
Some OF SCOTS Ivsnhoe came tC
mind as we looked at these old ruins
Albert n. Hume.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Annual Out Thursday.

The Senior annual of the Plymouth
High School, was completed today
The publication consists OF an excel
lent book of GA pages, richly filled
with half-tones and engravings. The
contributions by the members of the
high school are especially interesting
and is a good representation of the
Plymouth High School.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Hurt in Run Away.

While jacob Heckaman and wife
OF South bend were driving Thurs
day afternoon the horse became
frightened and ran away Mrs. Heck
aman breaking her nose, and cut,;ne
her mouth so badly that three
stitches were necessary Mrs. Heck
aman Is a sister of Charles Beck
nell of this city an dformerly lived in
Bremen.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
ORGAN RECITAL
WAS PLEASING
PROF. HERBERT A. HOUZE OF
SOUTH BEND DELIVERS A
FINE PROGRAM.
Recital Was Given at St. Thomas
Episcopal Church Wednesday
Evening-Program Given

Those who had the pleasure of
bearing Mr. Herbert A Houze at the
Episcopal church Wednesday night
are most enthusiastic in their praise
and admiration of the brilliant tech
EN' and artistic playing of the organ
ist who used the abundant resources
OF both power and beauty in the or
gan with such excellent effect Mr.
Houze undoubtedly has, brilliant flu
rure before him IN his chosen field
AT present he is the organist OF fine
new three-manual Hope-Jones organ
in the Presbyterian church OF South
Bend Should he return to Plymouth
at any time for a concert the church
would, without doubt, be crowded to
welcome him. The audience express
ed their appreciation by waving their
handkerciiiefs in the Chautauqua sal
ute, and Mr. Houze very kindly re-
sponded with two encores.
The program rendered was as fol-
lows:
Part One
Toccata and Fugue in D minor Bach
ROmanZa ..-.............. .GOunOd
Overture, Poet and Peasant" Suppe
Revere Baldwin
Offertoire TO St Cecile No g .Batiste
(a)Variations on a Scotch air. Buck
(b) Wedding March ........ Buck
Part Two.
Song Cf the Brook Baldwin
Gavotte from 'Mignon" . Thomas
March Militaire -. Gounod-Archer
Grand Fantasie in Z minor (The
S>toliHJ lCiilllcHS
Spanish Serenade "LaPaloma" 49,.
arranged for the organ by Mr. Houze
Halleluiah Chorus from the "Mes-
sian II dndel
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Discover Large Shortage.

The auditing committee named by
the commissioners of Starke county
to audit the books of former Sheriff
Laramore, under the belief that he
was short in his accounts, reported
today the finding of shortage OF ST.
506.75. The ansount will be made
good by tsse former officials bonds
men.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Back to Prison North.

Fred Richards, rs years of age, 25
years ago on conviction OF murder.
sentenced to a life term in the Mich
rgan City penitentiary and paroled
hve years ago, was received by War
den Reid Saturday and will pass the
remainder of his days in the prison
hospital Mr. Richards made request
OF the warden for the privilege of
returning to the prison. explaining
that he was helpless, friendless and
penniless.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
City Delivery Starts.

Free City delivery started in Ply
m9srh Tuesday. Although the routes
did not work as easily as possible.
on account OF the newness, today, the
free delivery of mail is an advance in
the city, and rs of itself a mark of
progress.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
BECOMES u. S. CITIZEN.
After Residing Here for 20 Years
John Carlson Takes Out Natur-
alization Papers.

Naturalization papers were issued
by County clerk J. c. Whitsell Satur-
day to John F. Carlson, who resides
10 John F. Carlson, who resides i'll
in Polk township north of Donaldson
Carlson Is "a years O age, and has
resided in this country for 20 years,
having come To America from Sw,
den.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
LAST BATTLE FOUGHT IN
YELLOW RIVER DITCH CASE
Supreme Court Denies Zehner Rehearing
Decision Ordering Dam Removed
and River Dredged Stands

time. Immediately after the decision
of Judge Burson, the defense took
an appeal to the Supreme court, who
affirmed the decision OF Burson The
petition for rehearirg was filed few
days later, which was denied and
ends the legal battle.
History of the Yellow River Ditch.
The decision of the Supreme Court
yesterday, is the elimination OF a
long drawn legal battle, covering a
period OF several years, in which the
central fight was concentrated about
the old Zehner mill dam, known to
every man, woman and child OF the
city. The owners OF the mill and dam
have expended money that will prob
ably run into thousands all told n
preserve their properly fight
which has resulted in defeat to the
owners OF the dam. The victory, on
the other hand, lies with the farmers,
who have petitfoned that Yellow
river be dredged, for the extent men
toned above, and it is said that by
tthe removal OF the dam and dredg
ing of the river, thousands OF wet.
and swamp land will be reclaimed
in the region northeast OF this city,
along the course of yellow river. The
movement for the Yellow river ditch,
dates back to the year hDO3, and
was bitterly fought by William
Zehner, until his death in 1907, and
by some farmers, who would be as
sessed by the construction OF the
ditch. In the Summer of 1907 COM
mission was appointed to make COM
plete survey of the river that would
be included in the dredge. and make
report thereon. The commission
consisted cf A. c. North, Charles
Porcher and Percy J. Troyer Sew
enal months were required to COM
plete the work, wfrich was a man,
moth affair, and cost over $14OO. A
change OF venue was taken from
Judge Bernetha, and Hon. George
ID. Burson was appointed special
Judge
What the Dredge Will be.
The ditch commissioners finally
completed their work and filed their
report with Judge Burson, on May
II, 1908. Tie report was bulky affair
OF almost a Thousand typewriter
pages. Over three thousand persons
are assessed, their assessments rang
ing from a couple OF dollars up TO
a thousand. The Vandalia railroad
has levied against it an assessment
of $1,000.
According to the report, the total
cost of dredging the river, ETC., will
amount to $4O,6O5.92 The dimen-
sbons of the river bed, from the be-
ginning of the dredge, miles north,
TO the L. E. & w. railroad bridge in
this city will be 35 feet wide at the
bottom, and 60 feet wide at the top
Down to the city limits the river will
be deepened from to feet, in some
instances, as much as Is feet. With
in the city limits the river will be
deepened feet. From the L. f. &
w bridge TO the end of the dredge.
the river is to be 40 feet wide at the
bottom and 65 feet wide at the top.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Will Start Barber Shop.

John .Flosinzier who closed his sa-
loon on north Michigan street under
1he operation of the local option law
stated Tuesday thar ile would C,Sen {
barber shop in the room formerly oc.
ctrpied Iby his saloon.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stangle

formerly OF this city. now of Craw-
fordsville, are the proud parents of an
eight pound girl, born Thursday
morning Mrs Stangle was formerly
Miss Clara Kruger of this city
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
To Introduce Bill.

Representative Barnllart will in
troduce a bill by request of the Cul-
yer Military academy officials, for
the Improvement of the naval militia.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
EXPANSION STORY
Is CONFIRMED
CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY
WILL SPEND $250, 700 IN EN-
LARGING SCHOOL.
First Announcement Was Made ir
Tribune Several Weeks Ago
Culver Graduation.

Culver, Ind, Jpne IA greater
Culver the plan OF the trustees for
Culver Military Academy as announc
ed by acting-superintendent L. r.
Gignilliat at the commencement exe.-
cises
This is confirmation of an inter
view with Col GignallMt published
in the Plymouth Tribune severa:
weeks ago, it being the first an
noruncement of the great expansion
of the c. M A.
This plan involves the expenditure
OF approximately $25O,OOO within four
or FIVE years in additions to the pres
ent equipment These additions will
include mess hall, library, Y. M C. A.
building, Improvements on grounds,
stables and assembly room Another
barracks will probably be added
among the other features so that
more students can be taken care OF.
TO Culver.
Indiana Boy Honored.
A hre+proof mess hall 80 feet by
IFS feet will be erected this summer
as the first step toward carrying ou:
this plan.
AT the graduation exercises the
largest class in Culver's history, for
ty-five, received their diplomas. Cadet
c. M. Everitt was named by the
academy for commission in the army
to wdhich certain institutions are au-
thorized by the war department TO
rame graduate each year
Among those winning medals and
other honors are the following In
diana cadets: C. NJ. Hay, Goshen,
and /. w. Beeson, Montpelier, for
milatary work: H. E Peek, Green
wood, best shot; G. w. Yarnells, Wa
bash. all-round athlete. The scholar
snip medal was awarded TO P. X.
Winslow OF Ohio.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Harry L. Un.ger.
Prosecuting Attorney.

Harry l.. Unger,
Prosecuting Attorney.
The sec ond Indictment described
the saloon of 'Shipley, and is for per-
mltting persons in the room
The two other indictments returned
are against Lola F. Bentley alias Lou
Lee, for conducting a disorderly
house on April 11th, 1909 The first
IS for maintaining a public nuisance
and the second is for keeping house
Of i'll fame.
Shipley furnished bond in tine sum
OF 500 for each Indictment, and Lola
7. Bentley furnished bond in the sum
OF $50 on each bill.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17
Squirrel Season Opens.

The squirrel season VIII open
July 1, and closes October l.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-17

State of Indiana.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-02
How ousen ssss pinsd.

The setting out Of the dinner OF
Queen Elizabeth was ceremOnious
function. First came gentleman with
a rod. followed by a gentleman carry
Ing a tablecloth, which. after they had
kuelt revereutly three times, was
spread upon the table. Then came two
others. one with n rod, the other with
sa'tcellar, a plate and bread. They
knelt three times, placed the things on
the table, l;nelt again and retired. Next
came n lady in waiting followed by a
second. The first lady dressed In
white, after kneeling three times, mp
preached the table and soemnly rubbed
the plates with the salt Then entered
twenty-four yeomen Of the guard clad
in scarlet and each carrying n dish Of
gold. These dishes were placed upon
the table. while the lady faster gave 10
each of the guards taste from the
dish he had brought In for fear Of pos.
siDle poison These guards were Sc.
lected from the tallest and stoutest
men I'm all England At the close OF
this ceremony a pumbcr Of unmarried
ladies appeared and with great sol,m-
nifty lifted the various dishes and car
rled them to the queen IN her private
apartments The queen dined and sup
ped alone. with few attendants, aud Il
was seldom that any one was admitte |
at this time. and then only at the inter
cession Of some one IN power.