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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
MRS. ARTS ASKS DIVORCE
Files Complaint in Circuit Court at
Cassopolis, Mich.-Also Asks
Damages of $4,000

Cassopolis, Mich, Dee. 14.-Mrs.
Louise A. Arts, formerly of South
Bend has fled suit in court here to
set aside an alleged fraudulent mar
-iage with Solomon Griffin, wealthy
colored farmer residing IN Calvin
township. She claims her husband
has another wife living in De.-oit
and she asks that her own marriage
be set aside and that she be given
damages of $4,000
Mrs. Arts is also colored and is
the mother of Joseph Arts who con-
ducts an orchestra in South Bend,
and is well known in Plymouth. She
formerly resided with her son and
was staying at his home last spring
when his wife was burned to death
in an explosion. Her grandson was
also seriously burned at the time
and she has been taking care Of him
at her own home in Detroit.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
WORK BEGUN
BY THE GRAND
JURY TUESDAY
FIRST SESSION IN MARSHALL
COUNTY FOR SEVERAL
MONTHS COMMENCED IN
vEsTIGATIoNs TODAY
Prosecuting Attorney Unger Is
Closeted With Indicting Board
All Day-Liquor Violations
Guessed At.

The Marshall county Grand Jury
convened Tuesday morning and is con
ducting its work in the Commission
er's room, at the court house. The
present session is the first in 81,
months. Prosecuting attorney Harr,
l.. Unger spent the entire day with
the jury, in its secret sessions. The
personnel of the grand jury is as
follows: j. M. Hermann Center tp
ira Zumbaugh Center tip. Jacob Swami
German tp., William Yantiss Tip.
pecanoe tp., William III. Biggs Bour-
bon tp., and Aimon Atha Tippecanot
tp., Francis L. Johnson of Polk, and
George III. Clark of Center were ex
cused, and were replaced by the two
first named.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22

der. Jacob s. Ness waged against the
Board Of Commissioners and O'Keeft
finally settled to the point involved
IN the fifth phrase Of the final ruling
namely Whether or not, the con-
ditional words, written by O'Keefe
upon his bid, made that bid illegal. .
These words were the following
"This bid conditional, that l be Civ.
EN- all the work" 1t was on this
point that the appellate court first
decided against 0'Keefe and Wednes,
day reversed its decision.
May Take Transfer
The attorneys for appellant Jacob
5. Ness, namely L. M. Lauer and H
A. Logan. may petition for a transfer
of the case to the Supreme court
When consulted by a Tribune report.
er Thursday. Atty. Lauer said that
he had not consulted with his client
Mr.. Ness, and hence could not state
what further action would be made
by the appellant. Charles W. Miller
of Indianapolis, district attorney
who with Charles Kellison of Ply
mouth is attorney for 0'Keefe, stat
ed to the Tribune over telephone
Thursday that the case is now won.
Further legal effort may be made
said Atty. Miller, "but the case is
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22

Wauace-Vinall

Miss Bessie Vinall, daughter oi
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Vinall of this city
and Mr.. Harry Wallace also of Ply
mouth were married on Monday
night at 800 O'Clock in st. Thomas
Episcopal church. the Rev. Mr.. Wins
and the Rev. Mr.. Day of Valparaiso
officiating. The Mesdames Harry
Lamson and Ralph Leonard and Miss
Ncttie Corse were the brides attend
ants. The brides gown was of white
satin with an over dress OF white
lace. She wore a tulle veil and
carried white prayer book with the
marriage service marked by single
rose. Mesdames Lamson and Leon
ard wore white lace gowns with white
picture hats, and each carried white
chrysanthemums. The maid Of honor
Miss Corse wore white chiffon owe,
white silk, and carried bouquet
of bridal roses and hyacinths. The
rooms brother Mr.. Glen Wallace OF
Washington was the best man anC
Messrs. Harry Lamson and Chas
Miller were ushers. The bridal chorus
from Lohengrin was sung by .
quartette consisting of Misses Lenors
Vinall and Julia Yockey and Messrs
Hubert Tanner and Ralph Leonard
accompanied on tn organ by Miss
Lyrel Morris, as the bridal part.
entered the church and proceeded to
the altar, and the chorus from the
"Rose Maiden was sung after the
ceremony. A reception followed al
the home of the brides parents or
Michigan street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace left Monday
evening for Fort Wayne, where they
will sojourn for few days return
ing to Plymouth for Christmas. They
will reside temporarily in Plymouth
and plan to leave for Seattle Wash.
next spring.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
'FOGARTY OF
SOUTH BEND
IS WARDEN
FORMER MAYOR NAMED BY
PRISON BOARD AT MEET.
ING HELD SATURDAY
AFTERNOON
Salary Reduced and Obligations
4 Placed on Attainment Selection
Ends Warm Contest for
Position.

Indianapolis, Dee. Edward
j. Fogarty former mayor of South
Bend and q Democrat was chosen
to succeed the late James ID. Reid as
warden of the Indiana state prison a.
a meeting Of the board of trustees in
Indianapolis Saturday. His term viii
begin just as soon as he signs the
contract and files his bond of $50. 0.00u
with the auditor Of state. His bond
as warden is $4,000 and his bond as
custodian of the funds of the binding
twine plant is $4,000.
The board met in the office of M.
f. Foley in the Traction Terminal
building. The meeting was attended
by r. c. Houston, Frankfort presi-
dent of the board; Frank c. Baird,
viee-president; M. f. Foley, Indian.
apolis, secretary, and Herbert R.
Koffel, Knox, treasurer.
The board reduced the salary Of
the warden from $4,000 to $2,75o
and decided that the warden here
after shall not be furnished with SUBJ
sistence. The salary carries with it,
however, residence and light and
heat.
The election was by resolution un
animously adopted by the board.
The contest for the position has beer
rather warm with Mr.. Fogarty and
Peter Kruyer of Plymouth Demo-
cratic chairman in the Thirteenth
district in the lead. Mr.. Kruger had
the Endorsement of all the Demo
cratic state committeeman.
The recommendation for Fogart,
were from South Bend business men.
There were nine applicants for the
position as follows:
William Donlin, Delphi; Edward
j. Fogartv South Bend; Peter J.
Kruyer. Plymouth; August S. Knos-
man, Lebanon; Thomas M. Rrode-
rick, Anderson; William o. Elliott.
Goshen; Nelson II. Kyser, South
Bend, and ]. W. Hargesheiner.
Iovett.
In electing Mr.. Fogarty the board
adopted resolution in which he will
be asked to concur that he shall
keep as deputy warden of the prison
DIR. ]. w. Milligan who is Repub-
lican.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
FRIEND OF MRS. LORD SPEAKS
Tells How She Became Aware OF
The Woman.'s Past Life

Mrs. E. b. Sharpe of 900 West
Washington street, indianapolis
formerly Mrs. Frank NiColey of
Plymouth), writes to the Culver Citi-
zen that she has been much interest
ed in the recent court proceedings to
prove the heirship of the suddenly
discovered daughter of the late
Emma Lord, a notice of which she
saw in an Indianapolis paper She
saws that she was not aware until
then that there was any difficulty in
settling the estate, or possibly she
could have been Of some assistance
Several years ago Mrs. Lord with a
verv sad heart revealed the secret to
verv intimate friend of Mrs. Sharpe
who repeated it to the latter in con-
fidence. Mrs. Sharpe adds; | was
delighted to hear that the daughter
has learned of the identity of her
mother and has come into possession
of what is just and right. l think
the administrator (Mrs. Sharpe pro-
hably refers to Capt. Crook with
his untiring effort unraveling the
mystery, deserves great praise. +"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
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DEVELOPMENTS OF THE MARSHALL COUNTY

DEVELOPMENTS OF THE MARSHALL COUNTY
COURT HOUSE CASE
June 7th 1909 Marshall county Board Of Commission
leave for repairing the Court House Arthur
O'Keefe
June 18th Contractor OKeefe commences work on re-
pair of Court House
June 18th Unsuccessful bidder Jacob Ness files suit
Injunction restrain OKeefe from executing contract
July 6th Jacob Ness by attorneys Logan and Lauer files
notice of suit and files bond in circuit court
July ssd Trial oi pc & R.nd X.% order 10y oy Sp
tiff Ness, and temporary injunction is granted.
Oct 9TH Trial Of permanent injunction held before
cia judge Moses Larry of Loganspo Trial occupied two
days and taken under advisement.
Oct 20h Judge renders decision dissolvng injunction
in all parts excepting pertaining the interior decora
ton of which be readvertised
let.
Oct 23rd Appeal taken to the Appellate court Of Indiana
b, Logan and Lauer Attorneys for plaintiff Ness.
Oct 27th OKeefe continues work. and files bill for work
done in amount of $14l0.95
allowing bill
Dec ist Second bill field by oKeefe for work done in
amount of 81 268.89.
Dec 10TH Commissioners allow both soove bills
Attorneys for Ness file bond for appeal circuit
Dec 10th Bids for purchase of bonds received Bonds
sold to c. C. Wedding Co., on highest bid.
Dec 11th Auditor Walker finds that the bond insuf-
cient according law and notifies that he will issue
rants in of the bills allowed by the commits
Dec 18th. Auditor Walker issues warrants o'Keefe
who draws money from county treasury in amount Of ST.
68974 Attorneys Ness file mandate compel Walker
certify appeal Circuit Court Ness files appeal
bond, and Walker cert6es Transcript.
Feb Ind keefe hies third Dill tor $54ooU, which Is
allowed by Commissioners appeals to Circuit Court
Feb 3rd Commissioners notified that Wedding Co.,
fused bonds Commissioners pass resolution asking County
Council to re-appropriate money
Feb 18th County Counclrescinds appropriation with
provision for bond ISSUE eanpropate amount be rails
ed by issues of promisary notes.
March 3rd. Appeals from three allowances, combined,
and trial allowance appeals begun.
March 9Th returns verdict for 0Kee finding that there
is due oKeefe the amount Of for work done and allows
credit of $267sS9 paid by warrants.
April 9th Appellate court returns verdict for appellant Ness
reversing of Judge Larry ordering trial Keefs
attorneys petition for rehearing and file briefs
December Appellate court grants reharng for
finding Lv in all excepting erodeing
veyors In brief decides that contract valid
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22

Edward j. Fogarty, ex-mayor OF
South Bend, has been appointed war;
len of the Indiana State Prison afte.
a spirited contest for the position, in
which several prominent men through
out the state took part.
Looking over the situation from a
purely political standpoint, we won
der at the choice made by the prison
board, and try to guess why ex-mayor
Fogarty was given the position
Practically the only recommendations
presented by the successful candidate
we're from business men of his home
city, South Bend.
Throughout the campaign for the
appointment, it was given out that
Governor Marshall would not meddl,
With the choice of the board also
that politics would not enter INTO con
sideration, merit alone would be coun'
tc. To propagate this idea, after
.Fogarty had been appointed the non-
partisan board conditioned the ap.
-nointee that none of the present at
'ache's of the prison were TO be re-
moved without reason.
Again politically, the trend of
things seems to be toward liberalism.
With the coming into power of the
Democratic party, the latter inter-
prets its success to votes of the
liberal element, and TO popularize l.
self Immediately prepares for all
manner cf legislation most liberal
The county local opiioa law is to be
repealed, incidentally the saloons
are to be let back into power, and
what not, by these new liberalists7
Fro, in pursuance of this idea
comes the appointment of Fogarty,
as warden for the prison. During his
administration as mavor of South
Bend, that city was given the most
open wide license in its history.
Slot machines thrived even in grocery
stores. saloon keepers, threw away
the KEYS to their places of dispensa-
iion. Fogarty was a liberal thinking
executive all right and now With the
advent of Democratic power in Indi-
ana, its law abiding, and Cod fearinc
citizens, are to be pulled in the legis-
lature and bossed by these same
liheralists, in public appointive Of
fees.
The South Bend News. an organ
most favorable to Fogarty in its ac
count Of the appointment states that
"Mr. Kruver Of Plymouth had the
endorsement of all of the Democratic
state committee and every effort hal
been made by his friends to win
Governor Marshall over to Kru, err -
This seems to indicate rather clearly,
that Gov. Marshall made the appoint-
ment. and not the non-partisan pri-
son board.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
Funeral Of Miss wickey

The funeral of Miss Anna Wickey
was held at ST. Michael's church
Saturday morning. The service con-
dueted by Rev. Father Tremmel be-
an at 900 o'clock. Besides the
relatives those from out of the city
who attended the funeral were the
Misses Maud Crepeau. Pearl Crepeau
Louise Crepeau, Minnie Verke. Mamie
Black, and Gretrude Black, and the
Messrs. John Hiss, H. Mulliean
Thomas Hickey and Herbert Goolen
Of South Bend, and Mrs. Michael
HeGary of Ft. Wayne.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
COMMITTEE OF
THE DISTRICT
HAS MEETING
PASS RESOLUTIONS ON THE
DEATH OF CHAIRMAN DEMAs
D. BATES OF SOUTH
SOUTH
DR.. S. G. Loring of Plymouth. Chair.
man of Marshall County, Made
Chairman of the
Meeting.

The Republican Committee of 18th
district, met at the Harrison Cluh
rooms at South Bend on Saturday
Dec. IL at loo P. NJ, every county
eing represented.
DIR. S. c. Loring was elected Chair
an and Lloyd Burris was elected
Secretary.
On motion of Perry Smith of
Nosciusko county, seconded by Fred
<elles of st. Joseph County, the fol-
owing resolution was unanimously
Whereas this committee
as received the sad tidings of the
leath of Hon. Demas ID. Bates. Dis
rict Chairman of this the 18th Con.
'ressional District and ex-officio
member of State Republican Com.
nittee, therefore be II resolved that
he district committee of the 18th
congressional District of Indiana
as suffered great and irreparable
loss in the death of Demas ID. Bates
rs District Chairman and hereby
ives expression to the writing de-
'otion and energy of its late Chair
nan to the cause of the Republican
party and of his answering LOYALTY
20 every interest of the Republican
party and that it is the sense of this
Committee voicing the sentiments of
he Republicans voters of this Dis.
lrict, that it has lost one of its best
and most efficient and most able par,
y workers and also one OF its safest
md wisest counselors.
And therefore be it further re.
'olved that as further mark of re.
pect to the memory Demas D. Pates
his meeting stands adjourned with
,ut further action.
Perry Smith and Fred Keller CON-
nittee.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
TALENT SHOW PLEAsEs
Under the Stars and Stripes
Presented by Company I to
Large Audience

A good sizes audience attended the
production "Under the Stars and
Stripes" presented by under the
auspices of Company l., at the
'0rpheum theatre Wednesday evening
All Of the characters did well, and
considering the short length of time
in which the play was prepared, tn.
performance was considered remark
able. Mr. and Mrs. Hoskin, who
staged the play, displayed much
talent in the parts which they car
ried, and credit is due them, for the
dispatch and thoroughness with
which they staged the play
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
ALL OTHER CANDIDATES UNITE
TO BEAT PLYMOUTH MAN
FOR LEADER OF
HOUSE
Wise Backers Are Sure of Their
Ground and See Victory Ahead
Opposition Not Yet
Concentrated.

Indianapolis, Dee. 19.-When the
political atmosphere cleared follow
ing the conference of Democratic
representatives-elect in this city, a
view of the speakership contest
showed strong movement toward a
combination of the field against
Adam E. Wise of Plymouth.
Indications are now that the con-
bination against Wise is practically
complete and that a meeting of the
candidates will be held soon to elm
mate the weaker ones in an effort
10 agree on one strong one to make
the race against Wise. 1t Is be-
lieved now that the race will thus
be narrowed to a contest between
Wise and either Adolph Seidenstick-
er Of Indianapolis, ALBERT j. Vene-
man of Evansville or John B. Faulk-
nor oil Michigan City.
The time for the meeting has not
been set but two candidates have ad-
mitted that such meeting is to be
held as soon as it can be arranged.
1t is expected that the meeting will
be held at least a week before the
opening of the session. The effort TO
get together is the outgrowth of a
suggestion made by Governor Mar
shall to the candidates Wednesday
that they ''get together" and settle
the question.
1t is the intention If it can b.
brought about, to get "down to bed
rock" at the conference and elmi-
rate all candidates who can not be
electing by agreeing upon committee
cfairmanships for them and then
pick one or two candidates upon
whom the others can unite their
strength. 1t is realized by the cam
didates that none of their number
can win against Wise unless com
bination is formed; that one man
must be picked for whom the
strength Of the combination can be
eentered. There will be considerable
jockeying however, for this place
before an agreement is reached if
one can be reached at all.
The Wise hackers are claiming
nineteen votes at the present time,
Veneman g followers say they have
seventeen. Thirty-one votes will be
necessary to a choice in the caucus.
1t has developed that every effort
is being made to eliminate Adolph
Seidensticker from the race but the
Indianapolis man is standing pat. "
Overtures TO the. Marion county rep
resentative to get him out. of the
contest are said to have come from
Taggart followers who assert he can
get only four votes out of Marion
county. Seidensticker and his lieu
tenants say they have personal as
suranee that seven of the Marion
county men will vote for him. 1t is
being said that in the event Seiden-
stieker finds he can not be elected
his support. if delivery can be made
viii go to Faulkner and Faulkner in
ease he finds he can not be elected,
will throw his influence to Seiden-
sticker.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22

Grant Rehearing in the Famous Court
House Case and Rule that Contract
With O'Keefe is Legal, Excepting the
Decorating of the Court Room, and
Remodeling ofSurveyors Room.

as to be meaningless. (3). Unless a
! bid is accompanied by an affidavit of
noncollusion it can not be considered.
| (4). A bid not made in the form
prescribed can not be accepted. (5).
| The adding of conditional words to
bid on the items of a contract max
ing it in fact general bid, does not
invalidate it as bid, where general
oids are asked for. (6) The includ-
ng of an unauthorized surveyor 8
oom in the contract did not invali-
late the contract as to authorized
items the price per item being deter
minable. Former opinion April q,
1910.
Ten Words Cause Trouble
The final victory by O'Keefe in the
long drawn out, and expensive legal
battle, which the disappointed bid
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
SELLS BARBER SHOP
Elias Canaan Disposes Of Corner
Shop to William holland of
Bourbon.

The Corner Barber Shop, which
has been operated by Elias Canaan,
under the Bee Hive, since last April
was sold to William holland of Bour-
bon, the latter taking possessions
Monday. Mr.. Canaan will return to
his former home at Aros. The new
proprietor is an experienced barber.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22

RULING OF APPELLATE COUR
y l. Addition by Commissioners
of Remodeling of Surveyors of
= fee, not provided for in appro-
y priation is illegal.
= 2. Contract for decoration of
y Court Room, cannot be let on
= such infinite specifications.
y 8. and 4 Bid Of A. w. 0'Keefe
= was the only legal bid fled be-
: fore the Board.
= 5. Addition of conditional
= words to 0'Keefe bid, did not
: make that bid illegal.
6. The including Of unauthor-
= lied surveyors room does not
: make the contract invalid, ex-
: cepting in that part.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
HAVE
CELEBRATION
LAST NIGHT
LODGE HOLDS BANQUET TO
COMMEMORATE RAPID PRO-
GREss MADE IN ONE
YEAR
Membership Has Increased from so
to 100 Members and Finances
Show an Excellent
Condition.

4 In celebration of the progress
made in this city during the first year
# Its organization, the local aerie
Eagles treated lis members to a
royal spread, and fellowship meeting
at their lodge room, Wednesday even
ang. A four course dinner was served
after which addresses were delivered
,y various members of the lodge.
Among the speakers were the follow
Ing-H. A. Logan, E. c. Martindale,
A. E. Wise, Chas. Holtzendorf, R. C.
stephens, L. NJ Lauer, Otto Weber,
John Thomas, John Frost, VIM. Van
'ilder, Lee VanGilder, c. A. Bondur-
ant, and others. During the banquet
co,ored ministral singer entertained
he assemblage with instrumental and
7ocal selections. Fhe menu was as
follows:
Turtle Soup
Celery Cold Slaw
Cold Boiled Ham
Potato Salad Cranberry Sauce
White Bread
Escaloped Oysters
Coffee, Waters, Cheese, Ice Cream
Cake, Cigars.
During the first year of its organ
cation the Eagles have doubled their
membership from a charter roll OF
fifty to a present membership Of one
'undred. At IFS inception the finances
t tie lodge amounted to debt Of
ffty dollars. AT present the lodge
as bonds, paraphenalia, and money
n the amount of $3.50. A generous
amount las been expended in benefits
md the members enjoy the services
If the physician. The banquet last
svening was attended by ffty-two
members.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
Will Move to South Bend

Charles Winenger, who resides north.
west of Plymouth went to South
Bend Thursday ito make arrange.
ments for moving to that citv. where
his family will make its future home,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22

The eighty-sixth birthday Of Mrs.
Anna Beehler was celebrated Sunday
at the home of her son Charles NJ.
Walker on north Center street. A
large number Of relatives were pres
ent. 1. sumptous dinner Sunday
evening, formed part Of the celebra-
tiop.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
Wins Suit Against Railroad

Martin Lowry, living near Hitbard
has won his case against the Nickel
Plate for damage done to his crops
by fire. The company settled by pay
ing him $3.50.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
Has Typhoid Fever

Alpha Wickey, age 16 is ill at his
home on south Fifth street, with
typhoid fever. He was too i'll to at
tend the funeral Of his sister Anna
Wickey, which occurred Saturday.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
MARRIED


{. Hines and Miss Eva NJ. Harris,
were married by Rev, Yager, in the
Office of Atty W. B. Hess Saturday
morning. They win reside here.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22
Defeat Bremen Bowlers

A bowling team from Bremen was
beaten by a local quintet on the
local alleys Friday night, by total
of 414 pins.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-12-22

now decided. The verdict has been
rendered, which will not be changed
by the Supreme COURT
o'Keefe Forces Jubilant
The O'Keefe forces are jubilant
today, over news of the verdict
of the Appellate court. The decision
of Wednesday is the greatest victory
for contractor O'Keefe since Moses
b. Larry of Legansport acting as
special judge in the case, ruled in
favor of O'Keefe in every part of
the contract excepting the interior
decoration of the court room.
Is Expensive Case
After the Marshall county Court
House case, is finally settled, it will
conclude piece of most expensive
litigation and will terminate one of
the most costly law suits which has
ever been held in the county. Just
what the entire cost will be to each
party to the suit, including court
costs, transfer fees land attorney fees
cannot be computed. BY the decision
of yesterday it appears that contrac-
tor O'Keefe will ere long, be again
at work on the repair of the court
house, which has been in a torn up
condition and subject to the ravages
OF the elements since the long winded
fight first started.