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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
NICE SUM NETTED
Play Given by Grade Scholars of
Donaldson School Pleases
Large Audience

Brother Jonathan, the talent
drama, presented by grade students
of the Donaldson school, at that
place Saturday night, was given to a
large audience and netted for the
school. the sum of .$54.O0. Eleven
characters taken by pupils enacted
the play. which was very pleasing,
beirg executed without a hitch.
Much credit is due the teacher, A. l..
Carl, who tutored the amateur
actors down to a fine point. Pleased
with the success of their first venture
other entertainments will be given by
the Donaldson school, during the
winter. The play was benefit for
the school library, and the funds
derived will be applied for the pur-
chase Of new books.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Wheat in Very Fair Condition

A number of farmers when asked
the question today, stated that wheat
would go into the winter In very fair
condition, especially that which is
free from the ravages of the Hessian
fly. Where the wheat was not hurt
in the fall by the fly. it has held its
own remarkably well and if nothing
happens from now on, will turn out
a good crop. Compared with last
winter, the wheat is in good condi-
tion. and we all remember the ex-
cellenee of last years crop.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
WOMAN PROVES
|DENI|TY---|S
NAMED HEIR
MRS. MATTE ESTELLA COM
MONS OF MUNCIE DECLARED
SOLE HEIR TO EMMA
LORD ESTATE
JuGge Berne.ha Hears Tale of Wo-
nan as Published in Tribune
Last Night. and De-
cides.

Mrs Matte Estella Commins, of
Iuneie Ind, was Wednesday declar-
ID by Judge Bernetha TO be the sole
surviving heir, to the estate of Emma
ord. deceased The dramatic story
f the long losi child, was narrated
o TIE court, by Atty. John Capror.
f Fit. Wayne, formerly of this city,
Who represented the comely young
foman.in her unique ease. The entire
tory, with all of the evidence as TO
Ter Identification. was published in
he Tribune Wednesday, Upon that
which told how the plain
iff in the case, never knew who, or
where her mother was. how she was
-eared by step mother and the
inal location of her mother. after the
ALTERS death at Culver few months
no. Judge Bernetha ruled that Mrs.
sonmins was the daughter of Emma
ord, by former marriage and
iamed her as heir to the estate. At
he time of the death of Emma Lord
,fter sale of her effects the
state amounted to something over
5000. just what will remain after
he final settlements are made. is not
'snown. Two reports have been
nade by Attorneys Hess of Plymouth
md Mcconnell of Peru, who settled
he estate. but these have never been
approved by the court. 1t is posi-
lie that other litigation may follow
% clear up the estate. The attor-
leys representing the estate. were
convinced by the evidence submitted
Nv Mrs. Commins, and her attorney.
hat she was the rightful heir to the
estate.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
FARMERS ARE
AGAINST TAX
FOR ROADS
PETITION BEING CIRCULATED
AMONG RESIDENTS NORTH
EAST OF PLYMOUTH
AGAINST MOVE
Petition Will be Presented to Gov.
ernor Marshall and Already has
Fifty-fve Signers
Here.

The farmers who reside In the
neighborhood, northeast of Plymouth
are greatly incensed over the pro-
posed new laws, for the improvement
of country roads by leving taxes for
the purpose. A petition is being
circulated among the residents of
that vicinity, which will be presented
TO Governor Marshall. The petition
lis being circulated by Jesse Miller,
and others, well known Marshall
county farmers and already bears
fifty-fve names. Mr. Miller stated in
the Tribune Office Saturday afternoon
that over ninety per cent of the
farmers who are cognizant of the
idea are opposed to it.
The petitioners however ARE in
favor of the improvement of public
highways of the state by convict
labor. "Leave the convicts exert
their labor on the improvement Of
our roads, instead of competing with
other industries of the state.' say
the petitioners.
Meanwhile the good roads PROPOSE
tion is exciting more and more de-
bate in Marshall county. Those who
favor the good roads movement are
becoming more active in their inter-
est. Many are planning to attend
the National Good Roads Meeting,
which is to be held in Indianapolis
on next week.
Four special speakers have been
obtained for the final day of the Con-
gress, December 9th, which is Indi-
ana Day. They are n. r. Sulzer,
Lorenzo ID. Hall of Elkhart, l.. Ert
Slack of Franklin and Chas. A. Book
walter of indianapolis. In addition
TO these a number of speakers of
national reputation will also be as
signed to the Program for that day.
Practically every county in the State
will be represented by Delegates on
Indiana Day, and many of them ex-
pect to attend all of the sessions of
the Congress beginning Tuesday.
Governor Marshall will deliver the
address of welcome at the opening
session.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
BERNETHA AT WARSAW
Case Against o. P. Smith Settled In
Circuit Court on Thursday
Morning.

The ease of the board of Kosciusko
county commissioner VS.. o. p. Smith
on account was finally settled in the
circuit court on Thursday morning
when Judge Harry Bernetha of Ply
mouth entered judgement against
Smith in the sum of $625 and costs.
The case was practically settled on
Monday, but the legal settlement of
the case was not made until Thurs
day, when the special judge in the
case made the entry on the bench
docket. Smith was charged with re-
ceiving about $4,000 more than the
law allowed, but the attorneys for
the plaintiffs seemed anxious to ac-
cept compromise of $625, showing
that the case against Smith was a
weak one.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Surprise s. s Teacher.

The Young Ladies Bible Class of
the Presbyterian church, surprised
their teacher, Mr.. l.. j. Hess at his
home on north Michigan street
Monday evening, the event being in
celebration of his birthday. An
oyster supper was enjoyed by the
assemblage. Mr.. and Mrs. II. S.
Mills of lafayette, formerly of Ply
mouth, were guests of honor.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
GLOVE FACTORY BOOMING
View Institution Owned by D. &.
Donoghue Is Making Remark
able Progress

. The glove factory recently INSTALL
cd by d. r. Donoghue, on west
Adams, is doing remarkable busi-
ness and is making rapid progress
IN development. Eighty feet more
aoor space has beeu added to the
factory, and new machinery is being
installed. A force of seven people
re now kept busy manufacturing
10th gloves, the demand from local
stores exceeding the supply. The
aethods of manufacture are being
improved and the output per day, is
eing constantly increased.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
LOCAL COUPLE TO WED
Invitations to Wedding OF Web
Known Plymouth People Re-
ceived Tuesday.

Invitations to the wedding of Miss
Pess Vinall. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Vinall to Harry Wallaca
son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wallac,
were received by friends in this cifx
Tuesday. The ceremony will occur
at st. Thomas Episcopal church on
Monday Decenbert19th. at 500 a
NJ. Both are well known ysung pco.
ple. of Plymouth s social set.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
WARDEN NOT NAMED
Monthly Meeting Adjourns at Michi-
gan City Without Reference
to Appointment.

Michigan City, Ind, Dec.6.-The
state prison board Saturday after
noon adjourned its monthly meeting
here without touching upon the mat
ter of the appointment of a warden
10 succeed the late Warden Reid,
former South Bend man who died
last summer. This matter was post
poned at the September meeting un-
til the first of the year and will not
be decided until then. Out of 6S
paroles asked of the board, "a was
granted.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08

l1otc-L-tCTEc
AT the home of the brides parents
n South Bend, Miss Louisa Corse,
'ecame the bride of Floyd Iolem.
esterday afternoon. TIE ceremon,
~as performed by Rev. George Phue
{ the Plymouth Presbyterian c'urch
nd occdrred at 200 o clock p. III.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Corse formerly OF
his city. She is a graduate of the
nlyrnouth High School being mem
er of sthe class Of 1906. Since hel
raduation she has been employed
in South Bend as stenographer. The
'rcom Is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Holem, of this city, and has a
lucrative position in South Bend.
where the young couple will reside.
The ceremony was performed before
Immediate relatives and few friends
eoth are estimafle young people,
md have the best wishes of their
many friends in Plymouth.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
MACCABEE LADIES ELECT
Name Officers of Lodge to Serve
During the Coming
Year.
Serve

AT a meeting Thursday evening the
Ladies of the Maccabee, elected of
fcers to serve during the year 1911.
The newly elected officers are as fol
lows: Past Lady Commander Mrs.
Emma Miles, Lady Commander Mrs.
Treasy Cook, Finance Auditor Mrs.
Myrtle Mckinney, Record Keeper
Mrs. Ida. Klimer, Lieutenant Com.
Mrs. Stella Disher, Chaplin Mrs.
Bessie Vangilder, Lady at Arms Mrs.
Nettie Conger, Sergeant Mrs. Maggie
Monroe, Seminal Mrs. Sarah Lang
don, Picket Mrs. Ella Jacoby. The
officers swill be installed during JAN
uary next.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
BoN1FAcE OFFICERS
Society of st. Michael's Church
Names New Officials for Com
ing Year.

AT the meeting of the st. Boniface
Society of st. Michael's Catholic
church held in ST. Joseph hall Sunday
evening the following officers were
elected to serve during the coming
year-Pres. Peter Holloway, Vice
Pres. j. +. Bergman, Recording Secy
Conroy Eley, Financial Secy. Bert
Bushman, Treasurer Adam Ball,
Trustee Peter Richard, Marshal
Anthony Molter, Color Bearer
Balsaar Scheetz, Assistants Edward
Bagley, and Alfred Scheetz. These
officers will be installed at the jan
uary meeting. The nature Of the
society is insurance and sick bene-
fit,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
OLDEST PAST
GRAND MASTER
IN INDIANA
HON. DANIEL MCDONALD sue
cEEDs TO POSITION HELD
BY THE LATE L. A.
rooTE
Local Man Was Master of Masons of
the State in 1875-Posi-
tion an Honorable

Information was received here
Friday morning of the death ofLuc;al
A. Foote ,at Geneva Wisconsin, al
the age Of Sc years. He was thu
oldest Past Grand Muster OF Mason
in Indiana, having been elected Il
that position in 1874. He was alse
Past Grand High Priest of Royal
Arch Masons and Illustrious Grand
Master of the Grand Coupcil Royal
and Select Masters. Daniel Mellon.
aid of Plymouth is now the Oldest
living Past Grand Master of Masons
in Indiana. He succeeded Mr.. Foote
being elected to that position in
1875.
Plymouth residents take pride In
claiming this honor for one of It's
citizens and may he long retain the
distinction for Plymouth is the wisl
of the city's people.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
New Suits Filled

Three new suits were filed in cir
cult court Monday as follows: John
Crawford and Nettie Hampton ver-
sus Jesse Crawford, for partition of
real estate. A. f. Wise plaintiff S
attorney.
George Reitinger versus John
Suseland, administrator of will OF
Joseph Reitinger, and others TO set
aside will. Wood and Aiken, attor-
neys for plaintiff.
Lavena E. Walker versus Elizabeth
A. Vanschoiak and others, complaint
for partition of real estate. S. N.
Stevens attorney for plaintiff.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
JURY COMMISSIONERS
Old Board Is Reappeinted by Judge
Bernetha Friday After
noon.

The Board of Jury Commissioners,
was appointed by Judge Bernetha
Friday afternoon the members of
which will serve for one year. The
old board was reappointed, and con-
sl-ts of Messrs. Michael Ryan, and
J. Frank Ray. County Clerk White
sell becomes the third member of
the board.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08

Harry Wyman is, and Alice Shell
ton, IL, of Bourbon were married by
Justice of the Peace C. P. Holloway.
IN the office of the county clerk,
Thursday afternoon. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Shelton, and the groom is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Wyman, Of
Bourbon.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Will Run Extra Trains

The Lake Erie and Western ry.
will run two additional trains on
Christmas day, Sunday Dec. 25tli
and New Year, Sunday Jan. LIST. In
addition to the regular Sunday trains
which leave here, north bound al
11:30 A. NJ, and south bound $50
r. M. numbers 81, and "a, due south
at 600 A. NJ, and north at 10:45 p
N. will be run.
Mrs. Sarah Wright returned TO her
home in Argos this morning after
visiting here with Mrs William Turn
hull for a few days.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Geerhart-Eckert.

Miss Pearl Eckert daughter of Goe.
Eckert of Linkville and Oliver Geer-
hart of South Bend were married at
st. Joe. Mich, Thursday Dec. /.
They viii make their future home in
South Bend in which city Mr.. Geer-
art is employed. Both young people
are well known in Plymouth.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Christian Revival.

Those who have been attending thu
Revival Services at the Christian
church have been reading the book
of Acts. They finish the 10th chap.
ter Wednesday night. The sermo.
subject for that evening is "Scrir,
tural Conversion" Come and bring
your bible and your friends.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08

ADJUDGED INSANE
Mrs. Elizabeth Hefick of Plymouth
Declared Of Unsound Mind
By Court.

Mrs. Elizabeth Heflick %, was ad-
Judged of unsound mind in an insani-
ty inquest before Justice Holloway
Thursday morning and application
las been made for her admission to
'ongcliffe. One son, John Heflick, is
already an inmate of that institution
She is widow.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Move to LaPorte

Tie family of John Pfender Is
moving from Plymouth to LaPorte,
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Pfender has a position as
electrician at the Rumley Mfg. Plant
in that city. He was formerly line
man at the Winona Telephone Ex-
change here.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Diphtheria in Kosciusko.

Diphtheria is so bad in Kosciusko
county that the Atwood and Etna
Green schools have been closed.
Miss Minnie Bnrgh, who was do
nestle in Warsaw went TO her home
near Etna Green and died two davs
later with diphtheria. She stoppee
at Atwood and it is said that many
were exposed.
At Nappanee but two new eases Of
the disease were discovered last weel
and the physicians believe they have
the epidemic cornered.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Board Visits Dredre.

The Board of County Commissions
ers are IN session, at the regular
December session. Tuesday morning
the board visited the dredge, seven
miles east of Plymouth and inspect
ed the work being done on the river
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Returns After % Years

Philip Fisher of Arcadia, O., is
isising old friends at Bourbon and
IN Plymouth, being guest this week
IF p. ]. Haag. Mr.. Fisher formerly
resided in this county. part Of the
-ine near Bourbon, but moved to
ohio twenty-five years ago, and this
IS his first visit back.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Divorce Case Continued

The case of Josie Harris versus
Daniel Harris for divorce, occupied
the attention of the court Tuesday,
and was continued until December
2Sth when the remainder of evidence
will be heard.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Move to South Bend

Mrs. Clarence Tbresh left for
South Bend Saturday to which city
they are moving. Mr.. Thresh went
Friday with their household goods
He has a position doing Office work
in South Bend.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
WIFE WAS ABANDONED
Mrs. Elizabeth Day Powell Given
Divorce Thursday Afternoon
by Court.

Mrs. Elizabeth Day Powell, was
given a divorce from her husband
Frank Powell, by Judge Bernetha,
Thursday afternoon. The wife s
plea was desertion. She was form
erly Miss Day Bender of this city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Move from Farm,

Mrs. Leroy Evans and son Dale
have moved from their farm one mile
west of Plymouth on the LaPorte
road, to her newly completed resi-
dence on west Monroe street, OPP
posite to the new Catholic church.
The farm is being occupied by her
brother-in-law Levi Evans and FAM
ily.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08

A. P. Richter and son Keith, went
to Rochester today TO attend a
funeral of the formers uncle f. w.
Peterson, which occurs at that city
at 200 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Attend shriner's Meeting

A. M. Cleveland and z. M. Tanner
went TO Indianapolis Friday to attend
a Shriner's meeting. Mr. Tanner is
a candidate for the order Of Shrlners
whose initiation can be conferred at
Indianapolis only.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Sues on Note

The Woodford Distilling Co., is
complaint against Charles +. Shaded
of Plymouth. on account, filed IN cir
cult court Thursday.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
starting Divorce Statistics

There are many unhappy married
people in ST. Joseph county. During
two terms of the circuit and superior
courts total of go divorce cases
went on the dockets-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Mrs. Kellison Given Divorce

Mrs. Kellison was granted a di-
vorce from her husband Atty.
Charles Kellison, by Judge Bernetha
at ZOO o'clock Monday evening.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08

Over 400 hogs are dead in Kpscius-
10 county as result Of an epidemic
of cholera near Leesburg. Farmers
are alarmed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
LOCAL PAPER
DEFENDANT
ON ACCOUNT
SOUTH BEND NEWS COMPANY
BRINGS SUIT AGAINT
CHRONICLE FOR SUM
OF slos.so.
Local Firm Failed to Settle for South
Bend Newspapers Given
In Combination
Here.

The Plymouth Chronicle, and
samnel f. Boys, owner and publish
T, is made defendant in a suit on ac-
:ount fled by the South Bend News
u''lishing Co., in the Justice Court
of c. +. Holloway, this morning.
= C. Martindale is attorney for the
plaintiff. The amount of the account
$l09.3O, as shown bv the record of
the court, case number "A, page 136.
Summons was issued this morning
and the hearing will be held on Mon
'ay December 9th, at Loo o'clock p.
II. The account is as follows:
Plymouth Chronicle, Samuel E.
Roys owner and publisher, Plymouth
indiana. In account with the News
Publishing Co., corporation, pub
fishers of the South Bend News,
South Bend Indiana, Nov. 30th, 1910.
Get. 81, balance due, .$97. 81
Nov. !, to "a, 35l0 papers. -. .17.55
Total 1882
Nov. p, by cash $500
ls4 papers returned .92
Credit $5.92
Balance due, ,.....,..-... .$l09.30
The combination service of the
South Bend News with the Plymouth
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-08
Burglar Own Lawyer.

Even of more interest will be the
case of Lawrence Edwards who is a
prisoner in the lccal Jail charged
with burglarizing the residence of
DR.. II. p. Preston during the absence
Of that family from the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-11
STIRRED BY COMPETITION.
Central Vermont Wants to Talk With
Brattleboro People

Brattleboro, Nov l.-Developments
in Brattleboro's railroad situation are
coming fast. Monday Boston & Maine
officials came to BrattIeboro and met
about 200 OF the citizens at a public
meeting and laid bei,,re them the tenta-
tive plans for building railroad from
South Vernon to Brattleboro, if char
ter can be secured from the Vermont leg.
islsture.
Announcement was made yesterday
that Vice President Fitzhugh and Gen
eral Manager Jones Of the. Central Yer,
mont railway viii come to Brattleboro
tonight at eight o'clock to meet the
citizens and look over the situation,
The Central Vermont officials announce
that they have asked for a charter to
build a railroad from Brattleboro to
Windsor It would parallel the Bos.
ten 6 Maine tracks between these two
points as road from South Vernon to
Brattleboro would parallel the tracks
OF the Central Vermont.
If there is no opposition to the char.
ter asked by the Central Vermont peo-
pie they viii not oppose the Boston &
Maine charter proposition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-11
$4,000 VERDICT
FOR BREACH OF PROMISE
Awarded Sarah Waiter In Suit Against
Franklin A. Appleton, Boston
Lawyer, After a Weeks
Trial.

Boston, Nov. ia verdict for $780,
600 was awarded yesterday afternoon to
Miss Sarah Waters OF Everett in her
suit against Franklin A. Appleton, a
Boston lawyer, for breach of promise to
marry. The case against Appleton has
been on trial nearly a week,
The plaintiff testified sne had been
employed by the defendant as stenog-
rapher in 1890, and that he had twice
made her promise of marriage, and
had given her an engagement ring.
She asserted further that she mad
been his guest at dinner and at the
theatre many times in the 10 years up
to June, 1909, when the defendant mar
ried another. She exhibited a number
of letters which the defendant had writ
ten to her, and told of affection during
their acquaintance.
Appleton made general denial of
Miss Waters statements, declaring that
they had been good friends, but nothing
more. He denied giving her an engage
nent ring, and asserted that the first
tine he heard of an engagement was in
court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-11
TWO DROWN AS BOAT SINKS.
Third Member of Fishing Party On Sea.
comet River Saved.

Portsmouth, r. l., Nov. ll--Joseph
st. GERMAN, 50 years old, and his son,
Peter st. Germain, 80, both piano max
ers of Fall River, were drowned, and
Arthur Duthamel, 35 years old black.
smith of Fall River, barely managed to
save himself last night, when q boat in
which they were fishing, sank in the
Seaconnet river, off Island Park.
The men had been fshing.all the after
noon, having come TO Island Park from
Fall River in the elder ST. Germain's
automobile Shortly after nigntfall it
was noticed that the boat, which had
been leaking little previously, was
filing faster than before.
The elder st. Germain manned the
single pair of oars and, while his two
companions bailed, he exerted himself
to the utmost to reach the shore, a
quarter mile away. Shortly after, the
boat settled and all were thrown into
the water
Neither of the St. Germain men could
swim and, according to Duhamel sank
almost Immediately The blacksmith is
not a good swimmer, but managed to
reach the water-logged boat, and drifted
ashore
The bodies Of both st, Germans were
recovered. The elder leaves a widow
and three children on Quarry street, Fall
River. Young St. Germain was not mar
rieG