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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24


ADVANTAGES OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY
l. fine public building, ornament to the town.
2. An assmebly holding about 200 people,
and all public meetings.
g. An assembly holdroom for ALL especially coun-
try people This would be an advantage all business
men.
a. Good books in reach of all.
5. librarian to assist in all study.
6. A childrens foom-an advantage mothers
z. Good harmless books for the of the boys and
,s Teach children books rather than to be
compelled TO read them, in school
8. popular place for young men and boys to spend
their evenings
TO- A place every class of peope-No age limit as
the school, creed social standing as requirements
only institution for every needs Some Ii
braries have smoking where the working
may loaf and read in his old clothes he from
work with danger of meeting those better dressed up
library is business proposition-a necessity well
The library could be great help to the country schools
well the if the township will help ,upport
lot and agree raise annually equal to one-tenth
the of the building to support the library Thus Car
negie puts up building costing $4,000 the
raise the of 200 annually to pay all running ex
penses This would be tax of about 80 year
property assessed at OOO probably worth $4,000 Could
anybody any where this supply household
with such advantages? The Smaller payers pay
and the chdre of the poor would reap benefits they
could not begin to have otherwise The man of wealth
would thus by ridculously Small annual outlay of
money be able make his riches blessing less
fortunate
The committee of eighty ladies plan make thorough
of the town asking for something from every per-
in Plymouth-and not for large anyone
This money will be used to buy lot on which to
build library. The amounts promised may be paid in
quarterly insalments TOR eight quarters hence
time will be given for the payment thereof The committee
will down cash subscriptions however, and
asked be small they will doubtless receive
many cash gifts. The has been divided rs dis
tricts and each organization is be responsible
district This will give average Of blocks each lady
the committee.
The work will be begun next week and every will
be given chance to make subscription within the
held 2:30 p M. Monday March %, in the rooms of
the Apollo Club being of the masculine persuasion
barred from serving members of the committee,
they have shown their good will in this way.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
ONE DIVORCE
GRAN1ED--2
MORE ASKED
MRS HELEN BURGER CIV
EN- SEPARATION-SARAH
HINES AND CORA
RHODES APPLY.
DIR. D. c. Knott Given Judgment
Against Canning Factory for
$128-Corbin Files Suit
Ask Trial for Waymire.

Judge Bernetha Friday morn
ing granted a divorce to Helen
Burger, from her husband Noah
Burger, and relief from costs. S.
n. Stevens was attorney for the
plaintiff.
Sarah E. Hines has filed suit
for divorce from her husband
Earl Hines. The woman in her
complaint says that they were
married on July II. 1909 and after
living with her thirteen days, ON
July 3Oth, OF the same year her
husband left her, and has con-
tlnuaHy refused to live with, or
support her. They both reside in
Plymouth, and Hines has refused
to see or talk with his wife. She
says that she knows no reason
for his conduct, and asks that the
bonds of matrinony between
them be dissolved.
Cbra Rhodes asks a divorce
from Schuyler Rhodes, alleging
cruel and inhuman treatment.
She alleges that her husband
abused her by beating, cursing,
and in other ways mistreating
her. There are two children Ber-
thai Irene, aged 6, and Bonnie
Ellen, aged 4, over whom she
asks custody and other proper
relief.
DR.. d. c. Knott was given
Judgment of $12S against the de
funct Plymouth Canning and
Manufacturing Packing Co., for
professional services rendered to
William Resslar, who was injm-
ed by being 'scalded while work
ing at the Canning factory, three
years ago.
John c. Corbin, trustee of the
estate of Catherine f. Corbin and
Louise f. Corbin, legatees and
devisees under the last will and
testament Of Catherine Corbin,
deceased, has filed suit or ex-
parte.
S. y. Stevens attorney for VIM
Waymire, who was convicted OF
bigamy, last week, argued motion
for new trial Friday a. m. on
the grounds of writ of error, in
the introduction of letters from
the Introduction of letters r.of
Waymire to his first wife, which
he argues should not have been
admitted. The ruling on the ar
gument will be made next week.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
Farmer Steinebach.

An owner of the soil! With
apologies to the song writer.
Louis Steinebach's going to the
country, hurey, hurey.' He has
purchased the Bert Plummer 40
acres northwest OF Bourbon and
can now be classed with the
fellows who are responsible for
the high prices of hogs "as some
writers would have us believe,
the farmer. We imagine we can
hear him veil. even now,
whoa, Fan" Practice getting up
early now. Professor, until your
time in office is out. then you'll
be seasoned.-Bourbon News
Mirror.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
CENSUS ENUMERATORS FOR
MARSHALL COUNTY ARE NAMED
twenty-five Men Receive Appointments
to Take the Census in This County
Pour from Plymouth Two Women
in the Group.

The names OF the persons who
will take the census in the Thir-
teenth district, beginning April
10. have been announced by Sam
uel 3. Thomas of South Bend.
director for the district. There
will be 207 enumerators in the
district. the appointment OF Is
to be confirmed at a later date.
Persons desiring petitions as
enumerators took an examination
February Z. Those passing the
best examination to the number
required were selected as prob
able enumerators and the papers
OF such persons were sent to the
census department at Washing
ton. for regarding and confrma-
ton. This work has been COM
pldted at Washington and the
names of the successful candi-
dates were received Tuesday.
The commission and oaths OF
office of the enumerators were
mailed Monday. The enumeration
will cover period of two weeks
and in order to complete the
work in that time, it will be nee
essary for the public to lend its
assistance to the enumerators by
giving readily, the information
asked for. The enumerators will
wear badges stamped with ~. s.
Census, 191O,' and are not to be
regarded as spies, assessors or
officers OF any county or city,
The information gathered will
be used only for statistical pur-
poses and the department asks
THAT no one hesitate or refuse to
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
BABY ON DOOR STEP.
Child Found at Valparaiso is
Brought to Brightside Home
Here Today.

Superintendent Funk OF the
Porter county fnfrmiry of Val
paraiso, brought an infant child
to the Julia E. Work home here,
Saturday morning. The local in
stntution does ndt keep infant chill
dren, who are sent to an insti-
tuition at Indianapolis. The chilli
brought today, was only couple
of days old.
The following from the Valpa-
raiso Vidette is concerning the
finding of the child:
Friday morning between the
hours of midnight and one O.
clock, a baby girl was found on
the doorstep at the home of John
Merrill, 606 East Chicago street.
The baby, which had >been born
only about four or five hours, was
totally without clothing, had not
been cared for, and was wrapped
in a light lap robe and horse
blanket. But for the fact that
members of the family had at
tended the baseball dance and
were late in returning home, the
infant would have died in short
time.
The police were notIfied inlrne-
after the discovery and
the abandoned infant was taken
to the Christian hospital where
proper care was given it. This
the child was turned ov-
er to Supt. Funk, of the county
inhrnary, who will take charge
of it for the time being.
Members of the Merrill family
state that about the time the
child was found, a buggy was
driven out of the alley adpoin-
ing the house. The authorities are
on the case, but so far
have not been able TO unearth a
tangible clue.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24

now developes upon the raising
of funds. by popular suhscrip-
tions and otherwise
Subscriptions Promised.
1t was reported at the meet
ing that several business men OF
the city nave already promised
liberal subscriptions, after the
movement is under way. With
few exceptions, the business
men are in favor OF the library
movement. and will -upport it.
The prospects from the start
seem propitious, hard work would
tell. meanwhile everybody will
boost.
Besides popular subscriptions,
it is the plan of the ladies to
raise funds by entertainments,
socials. benefits. etc, to be given
through the summer and succeed
ing months. Every organization
in the city, will be asked to lend
its aid, morally and financially.
Organizations will he asked to
give pledges. with two years
time to pay the same, at quarter
ly installments. The ladies are
going to work with a zeal. and in
spite of number OF attempted
discOuragements are intent upon
their purpose, ramely OF build
ing handsome Public Library
For Plymouth.
Milam's Address.
Mr.. Milan discussed at length,
the benefits of library, its cos.
OF maintenance, manner of OBJ
flaming subscriptions. establish
ment off THE tax, etc. The follow
ing points were contained in Mr.,
Milam's address:
Carnegie Library Buildings in
Indiana.
Indiana ranks second among
the states of the Union it is said,
in the number of gifts OF money
tor public library buildings from
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie. Fifty
eight Indiana cities have accepted
money from Mr.. Carnegie to the
amount of $1,150,000 and three
Indiana cities have refused his
offers, to the amount OF $780,
OOn.
Owing to the large number OF
cities in the state which have re-
ceivcd gifts for library buildings,
there has been much discussion
ami newspaper comment as to
the success of Mr.. Carnegie s
generosity as seen in library
work in cities which has accepted.
his money.
Too many small communities
have erected library buildings
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
Changes in Mail Delivery.

On account of the resignation
of Robert Head some changes
were necessary IN the city mail
delivery: Walter Lindquist No.
begin at n B and goes south to
Laporte and comes back on west
side of Michigan street.
Hubert Tanner No. 2 begins
at state bank and goes north to
Washington and returns on
Michigan TO CAIRO. gives all busi-
ness houses early delivery.
Elmer Wedding No. 3. begins
at Savings Bank goes west to
PENNSYLVANIA and around to Nc
Fadden's, gets to court house at
about 8 a. m.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
TWO ACCOUNTANTS AR
RIVE HERE AND AUDIT
RECORDS OF TOWNS
SHIP TRUSTEES.
Two Experts Receive $50 Per
Day-Work Will Consume
Five Weeks at Cost
of 5000.

Two field examiners provided
for by the Indiana Public Ac-
counting law. Fred DAZZLING OF
Reynolds. Ind, and Walter S.
Merritt OF Frankfort, Ind, ar
rived in Plymouth Monday and
Monday afternoon began work in
auditing the records ul the town.
ship trustees OF Marshall coun-
ty. The records of hone of the
other county offices will be in
sPected- 1t was estimated by the
examiners today, that about FIVE
weeks would jbe required to do
the work in Marshall county.
These examiners receive $40 per
day each, which will amount to
5000 for FIVE weeks work, in Mar
shall county. This money must
be paid by the various townships,
whose records are inspected at
the rate and in proportion to the
time required for each township.
a complete report OF the records
OF 1909 will be made by the in
spectors to the State Board. and
preliminary report for the five
years preceding. If ar discre-
pancy is discovered in these pre-
liminary reports, then 4 complete
report is made of the year in
which discrepancy is shown.
Ninety-nine out OF every hun
dred township trustees are hon.
est officials said Mr.. Merritt,
this afternoon. ''but they are not
always good bookkeepers. and so
often times errors in booKkeep-
ing arise. which must be straight
enesl out" Auditor Walker stated
this afternoon that there are
a number of conflicts between
the reports in the auditors Office,
and those OF the township trus-
tees. These confictions will be
found. by the examiners and cor
rected. The two accountants will
work in the jury room, on the
second floor OF the court house.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
WAYMIRE BEGINS TERM IN
THE STATE PEN|TENT|ARy
Convicted Bigamist Who Created Sensa-
ton by Attempting Suicide in Jail
Here is Recovering from Slashed
Throat Regrets Attempt on Life.

William Waymire, who was
foun1 guilty OF bigamy, by "a
jury, in the Marshall County
circuit court, on Thursday,
March 10th, and who after be-
ing returned to the Jail here after
receiving a sentence OF two to
five years in the Michigan City
penitentiary, created a. sensation
by slashing his throat with a
pocket knife, in an endeavor to
commit suicide, was taken to
Michigan City Tuesday, to begin
serving his term in the State
Peniten1ary. Waymire was ac-
companied by George Il. Kruger,
as speciar deputy. The wound
which Waymire inflicted in his
throat in his attempt to end mis-
life. healed quickly, and rresdav
he appeared to be as good a man
as ever.
Regretted the Act.
A few days ago, Waymire told
sheriff Voreis, that he regretted
the attempt which he had made
to end his life. The attempt was
made with a dull rusty pocket
knife, and consisted OF a cash,
one inch deep, and two inches
wide, on the right side of the
throat. The wound barred the
windpipe. anN stopped short OF
the jugular vein. 1t was Thought
for several hours, on the night
that the attempted suicide was
made. that Waymire could not
live. but with the timely arrival
of local physician the man pull
ed through.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
Had Two Wives.

WaymIre was found guilty of
bigahny On an affidavit filed by
the prosecuting attorney. The
December session of the Marshall
county Grand Jury, returned an
affidavit of fornicafion against
Waymire, was charged with Co
habiting with Mrs. Mary Harris
of this city. To escape pnosecu-
ton on the charge, Waynire Sc
cured a marriage license and mar.
ried the Harris woman, abour
January 1 of this yean. In secur-
ing the license. Waymire swore
that he had been married before.
but that his first wife was dead.
However, in a few weeks 1T de-
veloped that wife Number 1, was
"a live one,' and she cores
ponded with the prosecuting at
torney, communicating informa-
ton, that Waynlire had not been
divorced from her. Sire was Mrs.
Minnie Thompson Waymire, and
resided in Michigan. Accordingly
Waylnire was indicted ON a
charge OF bigamy, upon which
charge he was found guilty. His
defence was that, ne thought his
first wife had obtained a divorce.
The trial was held two weeks ago.
with the result of Waymire's
conviction. A side development
was the finding OF a revolver,
concealed in the stocking of his
second wife, when she carne to
the jail, the night Of the attempt
coined by many of the progress
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
Hibbard Happenings.

4 4 4
Isaac Lvtal has changed his
residence. -.
Charles Boke has moNad into
his new home.
Bern to Amos ID. Kersey and
wife an s pound girl.
ID. F. Deitrick is back from an
extended trip through the south.
Grandma Banks is spending
the week with her son John and
wife.
Mr.. Snyder moved to Culver
and Peter Bernard has moved
into the vacant place.
Some few people went from
here to the Burr Oak Literary
Friday night which however. was
postponed until the third Friday
night in November.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
At the Court House.

The case of Marshall County
Trust and Savings G. y, guardian
of Sarah Cudney versus Ida NJ.
Cudney to set side oeed, is oc-
cupying the time OF the circuit
court, commencing today. At
torneys Lauer and Logan repre-
sent the plaintiff, and s. y. Ste
vens for defence. !
Clarence Hickman. filed SUIT
against Edward T. Tiler and
others. for personal judgment
and to fOreclose mortgage.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
ADMITTED TO BAR.
State Senator Harry E. CRUDE
Becomes Attorney at
Local Bar.

Upon the motion of Attorney
Adam E. Wise, Harry E. CRUDE
State Senator for Kosciusko and
Marshall counties, was admitted
to- the Marshall county bar, by
Judge Bemetl1a Monday after
noon. Harry passed cigars and
looks just like lawyer.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24

answer the enumerator' ques-
tionS.
List of Census Takers.
Marshall county-Elmer c.
Shaffer, Charles +. Elkins. Glenn
Dillingham;, Obadiah A. Greiner,
Charles F. Lawrence. Mrs. Nellie
Holly. George H. Hendricks. r.
Glenn Seybold, Owen c. Stock,
Charles G.. Sauer, Theodore s.
Scililt, Grace NJ. Williams, Al
bert Bollmer, John I. Kewney
a. l.. Sheaks, Milton F. Beck
Charles F. Cooper, Arthur Nor
ris, Harvey w. Coplen, Fred l..
Re'1inger, John T. Glass, Jesse f.
Keller.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
Entertains Friends.

Miss Blanche Richards enter
tai'Ied group OF ier youi ig lady
friends Friday even ng, the
Misses Inez Reisch. Lille l,ey-
Ter Josephine Hodges and
Frances Emenacker. fin, sup
per was served and all reported
a good time.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
Many Attend Horse Sale.

Among those who left Ply
mouth Saturday to attend the
Keyser and Warner Horse sale at
Argos were the following:
]. A. YocSey, v. A. Lideck-
er, Jacob Miller, Fr~ncis Kep-
Ter, S. c. Grassnlan, l. NJ.
Stuck, w. F. Detwiler, John Eek
ert, Robert Eckert, ]. A. McFar-
lin of Plymouth, o. c. Gibbons,
of Ipwood, A. F. Burke and w.
f. Klinedlnst of Teegarden, w.
A. Morris, Elmer Taylor and Cal
vim Knepp Of Lakeville.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24

How to secure Carnegie
Public Library for the city of
Plymouth, was ably explained
to the associated Women's Clubs
on this city, by Carl II. Milan,
OF the State Library Commission
at meeting held by the Library
Commission in the Girls Club
Rooms Friday afternoon. The
state representative, addressed
the ladies and answered interro-
gatories, from 2 80 O'Clock until
5 90 thoroughly explaining the
state law regarding the establish
ment of library and securing OF
city and township tax, to main
tain the library Mr.. Milan ex-
planned that he has learned that
the city mayor and a majority OF
the councilmen are opposed to
the library movement, and no
doubt. would be adverse to plac-
ing an additional tax for sup
porting the same. The state law
provides however, tilat with
sufficient petition, and with the
proper subscription. city library
commission can be appointed
who can take the matter from
the hands of the council anil have
supervision of the Library, its
funds. taxes, etc. The tax can be
inauguratcd by the court. The
heavy indebtedness Of the city OF
Plymouth, at the present time
with the proposed improvement
OF the city water works, are the
reasons for the objections OF the
CITY council. to further tax, up
on an already heavily taxed
city.
Work to Begin.
4 soliciting committee was ap-
pointed Friday. This commit
tee viii make house to house,
personal canvass of tn, city seek
ing subscriptions for the propos-
ed library. In this manner, sum.
cient funds for the purchase OF
site. must be obtained. With the
purchase OF a site. and the estaD.
lishment OF a tax, which VIII
raise annually. ten per cent OF
the amount of the cost od the
library and building, the Carne-
gle commission will donate the
library. Mr.. Milan recommendeg
a $4,000 library, which wouia
necessitate an annual amount on
81, 200 fer its maintenance. \
committee which has been inve'-
| tigating sites for the location, re-
ported yesterday, that there are
a number in consideration. bur
which will be kept secret for the
present. Meanwhile the project
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
Clerk at Hotel

Harry Kessler of Bourbon, has
accepted position as day clerk
at the Ross House Hotel.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION RECEIVES INSTRUCTIONS ON
HOW TO CONDUCT CAMPAIGN FOR LIBRARY

Carl H. Milan of State Library Commission Explains Manner
of Raising Subscriptions and Securing City Tax to Sup
port Institution Committees Are Appointed Solicit
Funds by Popular Subscription
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
List of Census Takers.

answer the enumerator' ques-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24
TDIANA LIBRARY LAW.

Continued to Page 81
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-03-24

Continued to Page 81
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
after a most enjoyable time.
West Washington News.

The funeral of Mr.. Louis Johnson,
an old and respected resident, took
place Monday afternoon from Mt.
Zion NJ. Z. Church.. and was largely
attended by the Columbia Lodge of
Odd Fellows and Order of Samari-
tans, of which he was a member.
Rev. D. W. Peck offiCiated. Inter
ment, Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mrs Lizzie BransOn and Mrs Re
becca Washington are visiting Mrs.
lola Jackson, of Philadelphia, Pa.
The United Order of Elks attend
ed services last Sunday evening at
the Alexander Memorial Baptist
Church, n street, between 27th and
28th streets northwest. Rev. Carroll,
the pastor, delivered the address.
Music was furnished by the new choir,
Prof. Green choir master, Mrs. Mary
Barnes organist
Miss Ethel Kent, of 9Th street, is
visiting friends in Purcelville, Va.
Master James H. Turner, Jr, has
returned after a six weeks visit to his
uncle, Mr.. ]. Ferdinand Turner, OF
Baltimore, Md.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
Eating Crow.

Col Louis Jefferson, the manager of
the Washington Steamboat Company,
has been more than fair and just to
the people of Washington The many
secret and benevolent organizations
that attempted to boycott this COM
pany last year and patrOnize one that
didn't care a penny for the colored
people, find themselves eating crow
this year. If Col. Jefferson had chose
to be vindictive and mean, he had an
excellent opportunity to raise prices
this year, but instead of showing evil
for evil, he has demonstrated a spirit
OF leniency and Christian charity.
Had it not have been for him and his
many white friends, the colored peo-
pie would not have had pleasure
boat this year.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
DR.. w. 1. Smith.

Among the druggists in this city
who are meeting the demands of the
people is DR.. w. L. Smith, corner of
4th and Elm streets northwest. DR..
Smith is not only an enterprising
druggist, but he is manufacturer TO
some extent in the line of business in
which he is engaged. The Bee has
known him for a great number Of
years, and knows him TO be a man
Of industry and perseverance. He
conducts the only drug store in lie
Droit Park
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
GaIbraith Church.

The Sunday morning and evening
services at the Galbraith Church, OF
which Rev. S. S. CorrOthers is pastor,
were crowded to overhowing. There
is no doubt that DR.. COrrothers has
made this church one of the most pop
ular and strongest in the city. An
effort is now on foot to raise $5,oOO
There is no doubt of his determina-
ton to raise this amount.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-20
The Piedmont Hotel.

Mr.. Charles w. Edwards has open
ed the Piedmont Hotel in hrst-class
style. The Excise Board on last Sat
urday granted the proprietor. Mr..
Edwards, liquor license. 1t is the in
tention of Mr.. Edwards to conduct a
first-class cOlored hotel and bar for
the accommodation of his people, and
keep strictly within the law. It will
be one of the best managed and repu-
table hotels of the ColOred people in
this city. Give him a call-480 and
40I Missouri avenue northwest