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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-08
LOCAL NEWS

Miss Allie Jordon OF Culver, was
Plymouth visitor Friday.
C. B. North OF Burr Oak, was in
this city ON business FRIDAY.
Mrs. Amanda Gainand is spending
a Jew days with friends at Flora, Ind
Carl Kloepfer and wife OF Akron,
o., are visiting W tn friends and rel
atives here
Mrs. G. w. Schaal and daughter
Ethel OF Lapaz, we're Plymouth call
ers Friday.
Mss. Mary Boggs OF lMIshawaka, is
visiting with her brother, James Glib
sen, in th's city
Mrs. Charles Wolf went to Warsaw
Friday, after spending a few days
with friends here.
Mrs. Mary McRobert went TO Lo-
ganspoHt Friday. for few days visit
with her son, Robert. .nt
Mrs. Perry Smith is visiting with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Fran
CHS at Lapaz for few days.
Lawrence Stump went to Lucerne
Friday to visit with his sister. Mrs.
Pearl Granger for a few days.
Mrs Mary Oils returned to her
home in Indianapolis, after visiting
with friends here for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Pratt and child
rem are visiting with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Loren Pratt at Harris.
Samuel Knapp who resides on
Route 5, near Twin Lake, is serious
ly I'll at his home. with gall stones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Heisel and
children of Donaldson. spent Friday
with friends here, enroute to Argos.
Miss Emma Holem went to South
Bend Friday, 70 visit with her sister,
Mrs A NJ Harris, for a few days.
Mrs. Calvin Switzer and son
George, arr Spending a few days with
ner brother, Samuel Craig at Nap
panee
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy lMcIHugh OF
Quincey, H.. are visiting with her
parents, M. and Mrs. Frank Huba in
shas city.
Miss Ruth Knoblock OF South
Bend. IS visiting with the Misses Rose
and Marguerite Holzbauer for a
couple Of weeks.
Walter Hoagman returned to his
home in South Bend. after Wis t
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs John
Hoagman here.
Mrs Peter Miller and daughter,
Pearl, spent few days with
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel McCar-
tey at Donaldson
Mrs Ed Snepp Of Auburn, who ha,
been visiting with her mother, Mrs:
Curtis here. spent Friday with
friends at Bourbon.
Mrs Fred Lemler Of Bourbon wa,
a Plymouth caller Friday enroute to
Argos, where she will visit with
friends for a few days
Luther Hoham has returned from
spending a couple of weeks in a tour
OF Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Da-
kota, Iowa and Illinois.
Charles Weir:ck returned to his
home in Battle Greek, Mich, Friday
alter attending the funeral OF his
scn-iD-law, Theodore Sponsler.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Gilmore will ar
rive here by automobile from Chicago
TO spend the Fourth with their par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore.
Mrs E. F. Sweet returned to her
home in Laporte Friday, after visit
inc for few days with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs B. w Rhodes here.
Mrs H. A Swanson OF Peru, called
on her brother William Davis, in this
city Friday, enroute 30 South Bend,
'Nhere- she viii spend few days.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-08
Other Business of the Court.

The Board OF Commissioners ad-
journed Tuesday evening, after hold
ing the July session All bids for the
construction OF the Hepler bridge in
German township were refused by the
commissioners, who decided to read
vertise for bids, which will be receiv-
ed at the August term. Two bids
were received for the construction OF
the above bridge, one from the Beach
Mig. Co., OF Charlotte. Mich.,' and
one from the Rochester Bridge Co.
The Rochester Bridge Co. had the
lower bid by over 5000, but the bid
was null, because the name OF the
firm was not signed to the bid.
The Board audited and checked up
accounts presented
In the matter OF the ditch petition
of A. ]. Trayer, George .Hutzleman
and Henry York, the surveyor, P. J.
Troyer asked for more time, which
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-08
EFFORT BEING MADE TO REVIVE
MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Application for Franchise to Operate in
Marshall County Was Made Before
Board of Commissioners.

was granted by the board. The bond
of A. J. Thayer and Mary c. Thayer,
on ditch petition, to- guarantee court
costs, was approved by the board.
The report OF Frances Yockey,
John Stuntz, and Freeman Fulk, who
were appointed viewers on a German
township road, was received.
County Clerk Collections.
County Clerk J. c. Wlhitesell re-
ported the following collections, in
the clerks office for the quarter just
ended:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-08
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

/. Wrightsman
w V Snyder
James McLeith
Walter Kooser CD
Wallace Johnson
J. A. Yockey. p NJ.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-08
REPORT OF
THE TREASURER
COUNTY TREASURER FRED H.
MYERS SUBMITS REPORT
FOR PAST 2 MONTHS.
Total Receipts of the Office for May
and June Amounted to
$s2,S05.23.

The undersigned as treasurer OF
Marshall County, would respectfully
submit his report OF collections for
the months. ending May and June,
1909, to Chas. NJ Walker, Auditor OF
said County. as required by Section
OF Assessment Law of Indiana,
to wit:
Received from 1st installment
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-08
Petitions for Bridges.

Two petitions for bridges in Bour-
bon township were received by the
board A petition for bridge on the
highway running east and west near
the home Of Daniel Lemler Sr. over
the Ruby ditch, was referred to the
county surveyor with instruction to
make and file plans and specifications
on the first day OF the next term
Of commissioners court.
The petition for "a bridge on the
highway running north and south
near the home of Eber Hurford over
the Isaac B. Arnold ditch, was con-
tinued by the court.
Plans and specifications for the ma
tonry and stone abutments where
the George I. Jones ditch crosses an
east and west public highway in Sec
ton Sc, tip "a, north. OF range . east.
said bridge to be known as the mi
long Bridge" was approved by the
board.
Asylum Supplies Let.
/ Contracts for the county asylum
supplies for the next quarter, were
awarded as follows:
Groceries, G. Vinall, $116.5O.
Hardware, Marks, 'Grube and Har-
ley s19.44.
Oils, II. f. Buck, $685.
Boots and Shoes, NJ. Lauer, $2s 10
Dry Goods, Ball & Co., $1,000
Clothing, Ball & Co, $4,000.
Tobacco and Pipes, f. VanGilder
S27.75
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-08

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FRED Fl. MYERS.
Treasurer of Marshall County
The Newtown bee., 1909-05-28

at his home in New Jersey. MT Meade is devoting his time to his chicken business.
 c. II. Burdette has been making a number of changes and improve ments about his place on Laurel Hill which greatly improve it.
 Frank Lindwall and son are very busy at their shop, but are always on hand 10 look after your wants when you call. If they do your work you know it is done right.
 Charles Coggswell has moved from H. s. Greens tenement on Laurel Hill into his own place in Nod. c. H. Burdette has erected a tene- ment house west of his own resi- dence, and his foreman, James Sweeney, has moved into it.
 c. H. Burdette has fine new driv- ing horse purchased of out of town parties.
 J. E. Schneider and family moved last week, from the house where they have been living near Florida Depot, to their new house.
 Rev and Mrs U. o. Mohr are now at the Life Fresh Air farm and are getting things in readiness for the comming of their little summer guests. The first instalment of 200 children will arrive soon.
The Newtown bee., 1909-05-28
Sherman.

The much discussed question as to whether those "bean-pole' trees would amount to anything that the Changers set out by the church yard fence, has been answered by mother nature, as every one shows undis- puted signs of energetic life, much to the credit of the brothers of the Grange, headed by J. H. Stuart and D. D. Gray in the enterprise last fall.
 Mrs Snyder of Portchester, N. Y, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Clifford Giddings
 A. D. Giddings has returned from Stamford much improved in health and soon expects to make visiting tour among relatives in Washington and other places.
 C. Johnson has traded his fast sleeper with c. ii. Hayes for a pair of mules.
 We were glad to see Mrs Wood- ruff cut to church, last Sunday, after her long illness.
 Miss Marion Briggs was at her childhood home for the last time, last Saturday and Sunday, as her family expects to leave town soon after the auction.
 The society formerly known as the Kings Daughters has been reorgan- ized with Mrs Will Boerum chosen as president.
 Irwin Atclison has purchased a new horse in Waterbury.
 Masttr Lonia Kungerford has been given the pleasure If lriv,nS a burr' this summer, the animal and outfit belonging to Miss Florence Hunger ford of Gaylordsville, whc would be willing to sell the same to any one wi' hing such an animal for children to drive.
 The Sherman congregation lis. tered tG very interesting and in. structive sermon on what Christian chu:ct: should be founded on the text Upon this rock will build my church" Mat lo; 1s.
The Newtown bee., 1909-05-28
Branchville.
LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.

Mrs w. o. DeForest and son spent few days, last week, in Darien, with her cousin. Mrs Theron Bur dick. MT DeForest spent Sunday with his family there.
 Ira Mead is getting his auto in good working order and expects soon to De spinning about the country.
 Chester Banks of Little Boston has moved into one of John Richards houses at Little Florida.
 J. E. Patterson and family spent few days, last week, in Bridgeport with Mrs Batterson's parents, MI and Mrs John H. Smith.
 G. D. White is nicely grading the lot west of his house and is to fit it up for a tennis ground.
 R. O. Bennitt and D. 5. Mead have dissolved partnership in the ash sieve business and MT Bennett now has taken full charge of the business and has given up his position at Belleville, N. J. c. A. Johnson is still foreman of MT Bennitt's factory Bennitt is boarding with MT and Mrs L. Quinn on Laurel Hill for the pres. | ent but spends Saturday and Sunda,
The Newtown bee., 1909-05-28

ing, Friday, June 4, at the Metho- dist church. A very interesting pro- gram is being prepared and the pro- ceeds will be for the Park.
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The NeWtoWn Bee.
 NeWtaWn, Friday, May 10 lF19'
ReddIng.
JOHN FOODS BEQu EsTs.

The will of John Told he0ueths to the Center Methodist 'huFCh Of Re '- ding, and the Long Ridge Methodist church, f200i ealh. in trust, Other Dequests are. to Charles Burr Todd, the life uge of s2000. the legacy upon his death to be equally divided among his brother and two sisters or their heirs: to Henry B, Todd of Merldep, 5000; to Mrs F, T. An
 drews of Bethel and to Mrs candee of kansF s, Sl000 each. All these individual legatees are children of the late Seth Todd, brother of the
 'stator. To the widow is given g. 0,000 and all the household effects and also the life use of the home. stead. Upon the her decease the homestead bec0mes the property of John Todd, son of Arthur J. Todd. In accordance with a deed executed just before the t9stator's death. The will sets fUlth that the testamcntary provision made for the widow is in lieu of dover. To Arthur i. Todd is given all the rest of the estate for use during his lifetim,. with the pro- vision u at upon his death it shall go in equal shares to his children, who are three in number. He is given permission to cut any or all trees upon the land belonging to the estate. The executors, who are Al nson Osborn, the widow and A. J. Todd, are allowed three years time in which to make payment of the cash bequests. Judge NiCkerson has ap- pointed William H. Hill and w. F. Hagen appraisers upon the estate, the estimated value of which is in the neighborhood of s100,0O0.
The Newtown bee., 1909-05-28

Robert Nelson, who was i'll, last week with the pleurisy and under DI scanl0n's care, Is now able to be al his work again at the Gilbert & Ben. nett Manufacturing Co.'s factory.
 The Bee representative was very kindly entertained at dinner, last Saturday, at the home of Mr and Mrs W. B. HurlOnrt of t'annOns,
 Mrs Aaron Bennett spent last Fri. day in Danbury on q shopping trip.
 Dr T. F, scanlon has purchased David Carl's auto for use in his grow Ing practice.
 Miss Grace Gilbert of Canncns was a guest, last week Wednesday, of Mrs Edwin Gilbert.
 Chester Stanley is soon to erect a new house for himself near |. P. Miller's place. J. M. Taylor has the contract for building his new house.
 The children of the Gilbert Me. morial Sunday school are practicing tor the special service on Children's day, Sunday. Juhe l3.
 Rev A. C. Furbush has been ap- pointed to have charge of tho exani- nations here for the NorwalE High school. They will be held at the Georgetown schoolhouse, every after noon from June [ to II.
 Oliver c. Gilbert was a guest, last week Thursday night, at the home of MT and Mrs Harry Remson.
 J. V. Egan spent last Saturday in Norwalk.
 Miss Lena Hill is i'll at her home with the measles. A substitute is taking her place at the Georgetown school.
 Little Jadu Rosenduhl is quite ill at the home of her parents. Dr Lowe of Ridgefeld is attending the little one.
 Oliver Cromwell Gilbert, who was a slave in the South, gave his experi- ences in the Sunday school room of the Congregational church, last week Thursday evening. The room was filled to hear him and the old plantation songs were greatly en- joyed by all.
 Benjamin & Coley are pushing the work on Charles Claus house and will soon begin work on Oscar Claus new house. They have considerable other work on hand.
 Little Julia Furbush is quite ill and under Dr Lowe's care.
 Ida Marie Coley, daughter of MT and Mrs John Coley of Peaceable St., passed away at their home on We'd nesday, May 19, aged five years and 23 days. The funeral was held from the home of the parents or Friday afternoon, May 21, at 1.3O o'clock ind from the Catholic church at Ridgefield at 2.3O o'clock. Rev MT Shortell officiated The burial was in, St Mary's cemetery at Ridgefield. MT and Mrs Coley have the sympa- thy of the whole community in their bereavement.
The Newtown bee., 1909-05-28
Stepnev.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Apple Blossom Sunday was ob- served on Sunday last and at the morning service there were recita- tions by three of the children, Doris Sharp, Gladys Osborne and Blanche Gilbert, which were received with great satisfaction by the congrega- tion. The pastor preached from the Song of Solomon second chapter, third verse, "As the apple tree among the trees of the wood so is my be- loved among the sons; l sat down un- der his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet tC my taste. <"
 Sunday next there will be Deco ration Day service for the veterans and their friends, preaching by the pastor and special music. All are invited.
 The literary society assisted by friends are to hold their next meet
The Newtown bee., 1909-05-28

dist church. A very interesting pro- gram is being prepared and the pro- ceeds will be for the Park.
 MT and Mrs L. o. Osborne have en- tertained MT and Mrs Harry Nichols and son Stephen of Shelton, Mrs An ma Jennings of Danbury, and MT and Mrs James Kennedy of Bridgeport, during the past week.
 MT and Mrs Cross of Bridgeport spent Sunday with their parents at the Velie homestead.
 Charles Lord of Bridgeport spent Friday with his mother.
 Mrs Frederick Lyman is suffering with blood poisoning in her face.
 c. E. Osborne, Jr., decorated the interior of Henry Seeley's house last week and this week did several rooms for Burr Hawley. If you have any work of that kind you would do well to give MT Osborne a call. His prices reasonable and his work is good.
 Mrs Hyde of New Rochelle is spending several weeks with Mrs John Hinckley.
 Mrs Elizabeth Beardsley has been confined to the house with a severe cold and throat trouble. MT and Mrs George Winton of Newtown have visited Mrs c. E. Os- borne, Jr.
 Master Clayton Hawley is the proud owner of a new saddle.
The Newtown bee., 1909-05-28

T have been somewhat costive, but Doan fegIlets gave just tn results desired. They act mildly and regu- late the bowels perfectly" ."-George B. Krause, 306 Walton Ave-, Altoona, Penn.
The Newtown bee., 1909-05-28
Georgetown.
MEMORIAL SERVICE,

There will be a Grand Army serv- ice at the Gilbert Memorial church on Sunday afternoon, May so. at 4,S0 o'clock, All veterans in this locality are cordially invited to be present, Rev A. c. Furbush will be in charge of the service and will give q very interesting story. There will also be appropriate music.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-10
Policemen and
Families Dance
-
First of Series Of! Social Evenings
Given Which Men Not on
-1. Duty Attend.

The policemen who were not on duty
reported Ing Wednesday might at Morgan's
hall at Sixteenth and Ohio street with
their wives to attend the first OF a series
OF social dances that are to be given dur
ing the winter. A humber Of the police
men with their Wives and families at
tended and enjoyed the evening tripping
fancy steps in a way not to be compared
with tripping their beats" this chilly
weather.
The dances are given as subscription
affairs. An orchestra furnished an ex-
cellent program of music. A number en-
joyed the evening at dancing, while others
played cards. Lunch was served. begin
ming about 10 O'Clock, and the crowd re-
ported "off duty about II o'clock and
returned to their homes. A number OF
the men went on duty at midnight.
1t is the intention OF the members of the
police department TO hold these social
functions at least once a month for the
purpose Of promoting harmony and to give
their families a chances to meet and gel
acquainted. 1t Is considered that they
win create a personal and brotherly feel.
ing among the members of the depart.
ment that will tend to increase the ef.
fa~etiyansss Of thpshaepaTtment
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-10
Disbursements.

Council IL Receptive.
In the absence OF Mayor Frank Koutsky.
Swan Larson, the president Of the coun-
Gil. responded to an invitation asking him
to represent the city and thanked the COM
mittee which made It possible for him to
be present. promising that the council
would willingly consider any Of the recon-
m%endations Of the club touching affairs
of the city government. w. c. Lambert
was also called upon for an extemporane-
Gus toast. He made a point OF the fact
that visitors 10 South Omaha needed some
one 10 give them en- intelligent introduce
ton to the advantages OF the city, and the
fact that from lack OF such assistance
many an investor had gone from South
Omaha disappointed.
J.. S. Walters, representing the Union
Stock yards, pleaded for a better feeling be,
tween the citizens and the public corpora,
tions. He said II was natural to attribute
sinister motives to every act Of a corpora,
ton. but that he believed that many al
advantage could be derived from taking tn,
advice Of the keen business talent which
at present managed the packing plants and
the Union stock yards OF the city. He saiC
the corporations rarely advised an i'm
practical policy or put forth a false propo
sition.
John Flynn made a good argument a
the close OF the session for the perpetua
ton Of the present club. OF which he is al
active mover.
Four Held TO District Court.
Judge James Callahan bound four mel
over to the district court yesterday, tive
on charge OF assault with intent to do greA.
BODILY injury and two for raising a check
/ nFEa et-~e Tnuauh Cate ana Vm~-an
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-10
MONEY FOR SAENGERFEST
Nearly $4,000 Now Available ms lex
pense Money for the Big
Festival.

Nearly 5000 is already available for the
preliminary expenses Of the Omaha Saeng-
erfest association. Omaha Mannerchor
has raised 5000 among its membership,
and Wednesday evening the finance COM
mittee members pledged ss25 among them.
The regular canvass for funds among the
business interests Of Omaha will begin
next week, with a very hopeful outlook.
David Sauser, who was secretary of the
Saengerfest held in Peoria, is in Omaha
to reserve headquarters for the singers
from Peoria who will be here next July.
M Ladies chorus will meet for rehearsal
next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at
Schneider & Mueller's.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-10

Mrs. c. ]. Best has returned from Agency
City, Ia, where she was recently called by
the death and burial of her father, Rev.
j. B. Hill, one of the pioneer Methodist
ministers of the Hawkeye state.
James H. Parker of Julesburs, Charles
Clayton of Denver. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Black of Blair. e. F. Duprey Of Eureka,
Cal Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. DoraD Of Sidney.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. P, Budd Of Big Piney'
w T. Mcmahon OF Columbus, w G.. Whit
more of Valley, William hotter of Stuart,
Mr.. and Mrs. E.. A. Baugh of Oakland,
Phil H. Kohl. j. T. Bressler of Wayne,
w. T. Robbins OF Bertrand, ]. s. Dales,
c. S. Alien, Samuel Avery OF Lincoln, q,
G. Lyford Of Falls City and A. c. Stern OF
Chadron are at the Paxton.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-10
Omaha'S Great
Gain in Building
for November
Showing in Comparison with Other
Cities is Une of Much
Credit.

Last month building operations in forty
five building centers throughout the coun-
try, as compiled by the American Con-
tractor. Chicago. show an aggregate gain
OF ! per cent, as compared with November,
fspS. Although the last eleven months
scored a considerable gain as compared
with last year, the increase occurred more
especially in the spring months and tapered
OIL with the season. Seventeen cities pre-
sent a loss OF from 1 TO s. per cent, and
~twenty-eight show a gain Of from to-
per cent Cities which gained 80 per cent
or more are: Buffalo, az Denver, ~; Hart
ford, 127; Kansas City, 56. Los Angeles s.;
Memphis. w. New Haven, u; Oklahoma
city, 65g; Omaha, 122; Rochester, 70; st.
Paul, Y; Scranton, Ca, Worcester, liz. The
details are as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-10
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

Bee Want Ads are Business Boosters
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-10
BRIEF CITY NEWS

Kavo Root Print n. &
n. ,. swoboaa-osrtinsd A-ooouotauA. D
1inshsrt F~hotographsr. 18th q Farnam-
EAshting Fixtures; Burgess Granden CO
Gsyn, photo, removed 20 isth q Howard
Equltable 1dfs-Ponoies sight drafts a.
maturity H. -. Neely. manager. Omaha
lsSo-Mationaa LAfo Insurance Co-lsOs
Annuity, Endowment. Life, Term Policies.
Charles u. Ady. General Agent, Omaha.
Savings Accounts in Nebraska Savings
and Loan Assn. One dollar to 5000 each.
Six per cent per annum, credited semi
annually. Organized 1856. 1903 Fsrnam.
Clyde J. wright to SPEAK at labor
Temple-Clyde J. Wright, an orator on
labor topics, will speak Friday night in
Labor temple, 1919 Douglas street, on The
Threat Of Socialism" The lecture will be
free.
Dr. =. q. Henry Lectures TO Men-Dr.
e. G. Henry began last evening at s
o'clock, at the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION, some lectures upon The Per
Eonal Life of Man" The day has been
changed froon Friday to Thursday for the
series. These lectures are open to men, re-
gardless Of whether they are members of
the association.
Three Men Of same House Robbed
Three men residing at 2S North Sixteenth
street have been victims Of holdup men
during the last week. George Froelich and
Lloyd Thomas we're held UP several days
ago and, At about 2 O'Clock Thursday
morning, T. e. Ramsay, who rooms al
the place, was held up by a man at Eight
eenth street and Capitol avenue at the
point Of a gun, who demanded his cash.
- 80 ~ - l. -.
telling the man IT was all he had, thereby
saving about 50 cents which he had in
another pocket. The man backed away and
then fled north on Nineteenth.
Diamonds-FRENZER-15th and Dodge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-10

Dianonds-FRENzER-15th and Dodge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-10

joiced at a wedding celebration last night
at Eagle hall of which organization Mr..
Ford is an enthusiastic member.
The time: Saturday, December 11th; the
place: A.. o. U. w. Temple, for the grand
masquerade ball, given by the s. O.-P. V.
Theo. Lieben, the Ak-sar-Ben costumer,
will be at the hall with a full line of masks
and suits. Kubat's grand orchestra will
furnish the music. Six valuable prizes
will be given.