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The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
NEWS IN SUNDAYS PAPERS

Germany rot scared by Knox threat
of tariff wal.
Indications that Chinese peace con.
ference will fail
Miss Clara Barton celebrated her
ninetieth birthday
Pope regrets inability 10 intervene
to stop war in Tripoli
Commissions report says raw wcol
tariff is proved excessive.
Floor walker killed in scufie during
Christmas shopping in Omaha, Neb.
Indebtedness of japan burden on
millions; thousands driven to suicide.
French shopkeepe-s oppose govern
ment plan to reduce the cost OF liz.
ing
DR.. Charles Mayo operated upon the
second time; brother rushed to bed.
size.
English paper attacks Taft plan TO
give American vessels lower rates on
Panama canal.
Gaekwar of Baroda likely to Re
shorn CT his power because of his dis
courtesy 70 king.
Chinese soldiers unable to shoot;
army small and trained to make shcw.
ing only on parade.
Christmas tree in arms, mistletce in
pocket, man walked to death before
street car in Chicago.
James Hamilton Lewis announced
candidacy t.i the United States SEN
ate from Illinois and urged a" new
state legisls ture."
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
Charles Nyhart of South Bend

Charles Nyhart of South Bend,
was down for a visit with his
father, George Nyhart on north
Walnut street. He is quite busy
with contract work, but took time
to come down and see friends in
Plymouth. He returned home this
morning.
Among those who are here to at
tend the funeral of A. C. Thomp-
son are his son Horace and grand
daughter of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr.
and Mrs. Mortimer Thompson, and
three grandsons of Chicago. Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Ruth of Chicago
Mrs. Ruth is a sister of Mrs
Thompson. and all are well known
to many Plymouth people.
Mr.. Croft has moved his house
hold goods into the upper rooms OF
the building he has bought near the
Michigan street viaduct, and is fix
ing up the lower part ready to move
his bakery business about the first OF
the new wear. When he gets moved
he will be better prepared than ever
to care for his growing business, and
will be able to comply with all the
requirements of the State Board OF
Health in regard to sanitary condi-
tions.
A good many people in Plymouth
and vicinity will remember Frank
Fletcher and family. They moved to
Alabama two years age last June
and since going there Glen. the old
est bov. has been married. A 1ettel
from Glen to one of his friends here
tells that he is teaching school IL
Vinegar Bend, Alabama. place
near Mobile. He speaks of making
a visit here next summer. and say:
that the family are all well. ard get
ting along very well.
Ralph Kline. who was severely In
inrna last Friday evening by beins
thrown down and trampled by ;
horse at his fathers home east Of
the citv. is recovering nicely. r.
| has some little trouble vet. but tn,
, mdicat ;ons are that he will ge
, alcrr now. if nothing unforseel
shcrld arise. He is able to he prom
ped up. and his many friends vii
rejoice to see him out once more
and are thankful that his wounds
, are no worse.
Captain W. G. Bates, of TIL
PENNSYLVANIA Detective force, locat
ed at Fort Wayne, was in the cit.
Wednesday, He reports his wife
who will he remembered as Mis-
Grace Smith, as being well, and littl
Bernice also. Mrs. Bates grand
mother. Mrs. Mary Watkins is visit
ing with relatives in Missouri, an,
is feeling very well. When Mrs
Watkins was here she had to b
taken about with wheel chair, an,
hobble about with crutches, and he
friends will be glad to learn she ha
improved so much.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

hands with all of his friends In
Plymouth, for he is one of those fell
lows who is the friend of all with
whom he is acquainted. Welcome to
the boys who remember and respec.,
the old people who cared for them in
youth. Mr.. Reeves mother is now
nearly blind, and cannot see her boy
as she once could, but this is all the
more reason why all effort should be
made to visit with her, and comfort
her in this affliction.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

,apse of the peace conference at the
latter place and renewal of the confer
ence in China.
Premier Yuan Shih Kai has not
modified his pro-monarchial attitude
and seems to be convinced, despite all
denials. that Great Britain and Japan
are pledged to prevent the establish.
ment of a republic. He fears the con-
lican pressure and moreover is reluc-
ia, to break his word 70 suprc~- TIE
throne. He says that If he gave his
assent to the formation of a re,ul liz
he would be proved a liar before all
the people &C China
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
FRIDAY LOCALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A Van Curen are
in town from Bourbon.
Will Corbin left for Michigan
Thursday evening by way of South
Bend.
John E. johnson Of Walkerton is
in Plymouth today transacting some
business.
Pulaski Wickizer went to Culver
this morning to see about some
business on the farm.
B. F. Williams, a prominent farm
er of Polk township, was in Plym-
outh Thursday on business.
Mrs. Julia Harsch and Bert c,
Thompson of South Bend attended
the funeral of A. C. Thompson today.
John Vogel of Chicago, oldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Vogel, of east
Adams street, is here visiting his
fathers family.
Mrs. ]. A. Bottorff has returned
to her home in South Bend after
visiting with Nher husbands people
for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Quigley are in
the city the guests Of the family OF
D. C. Cole on east CAIRO street. They
live on Mr.. Coles farm near North
Liberty.
John F. Davis. l;.-ing north OF In
wood. leaves tonight for Barron,
Wis, where he will visit his wife's
parents for about two weeks.
D. s, CRUDE who has been staying
most of the winter with his daugh-
ter in Sout', Bend, returned to
Plymouth this morning for yisit
with his son, Harry A. CRUDE.
J. d. Feds. who was injured by a
fall from a barn on the farm of
Josiah Jacoby, is reported as suffer
ing a good deal, and it is feared he
may be hurt internally more than
was at first supposed.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
EX-SENATOR RAIHEY DEAD
Young Man Had Been Political Leader
in Chicago for Years.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-Former State
Senator Edward j. Rainey, who jour.
neyed from Texas in order that he
might die at home and won the race
against death, succumbed after being
at home two days. He died in his
mothers residence, 1922 Union avenue.
the house in which the family has
lived for thirty years.
Although only thirty-six years old
Mr.. Rainey had been political leader
on the southwest side for fifteen years.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
Rieheson Recovering RapIdIv.

Boston, Dec. 25.-The Rev. Clarence
v. T. Richeson is making rapid prog
ress toward normal health, according
to DR.. George A. Sargent. who visited
him in the Charles street Jail
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
Present for Aurora Workers

Aurora, H.. Dec 25.-Ten thousand
dollars was given 400 employees of the
Western Wheeled Scraper Works COM
pany of Aurora as Christmas pres
ent
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

London, Dec 25-The week end dis
catches from Pekin and Shanghai do
aot remove the recent fears of col
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
CHRISTIAN DENOMINATION TO
ERECT NEW HOUSE OF
WORSHIP.
WILL COST
At LEAST $4,000
Sum Of $4,000 10 Already Pledged, and
Rest Of Money Needed 10 Expected to
Be Ready Before Nsedsd-WiII Be
Built This summer-Sunday School
Glasses Make Pledges.

The new Grace Reformed church of
Liscomb. dedicated last fall, is not to
be the only new house of worship in
the town, as plans have just been an
nounced definitely that the Christian
denomination will build new edifice
during the coming summer.
The new Christian church will cost
at least $4,000, and $4,000 OF this
amount has already been pledged. The
rest OF the money will be ready for use
before needed, it is believed. The diff
ferent classes OF the Sunday school are
responding to the subscription lists.
and have pledged the last $500 to make
up the total OF $4,000 that is sub
scribed.
The new building will be constructed
of brick, and work will be begun just
as early in the season as arrange
ments can be made. Rev. T. F. Paris
is pastor of the Liscomb church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
OBSERVE ARBoR DAY
Tree Planting and Bird Life Study
Features Of Observance Locally -
Three School Yards Receive New
Trees-Exercises Of General Natusr.

ArbCr day was observed in the pub
lie schools today with general exercises
appropriate to the annual observance.
Plans have been in progress for a
month in carrying on preliminary
work This work has comprised talks
by the teachers on flowers, trees. ana
bird life, and excursions on the part
of the younger children to the woods
to study bird and plant life.
In the Arnold school yard four new
trees were planted, and the Woodbury.
and Abbott received two each. The
other yards already have about AL the
trees that can be accommodated
Exercises of general nature. Yet
largely impromptu in nature. were OBJ
served in the different buildings. In
the Rogers school this afternoon the
exercises we're on a lf:rle more elaoo-
rate scale. and included, in the general
program, short address by Superin-
,endent Palmer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
E. c, JOHNSON DEAD.
Former Well Known Horse Dealer and
Breeder Passes Away.

Elijah G. Johnson. 5o6 East NAN
street. died Thursday evening at o: ~
O'Clock following a weeks illness due
70 a complication of heart. kidney AND
liver disease. Mr.. johnson had lived
in the city for thirty years or more, and
for many years was we'll known as
breeder and dealer in horses, having
been associated with the late Thomas
Rockey.
Mr.. Jof1nso was native OF ontario
Canada. where he was born Dec. o
1851. He is survived by his wife ano
one son, Earl Johnson. the latter OF
Stockton, Cal -Four sisters also sur
vive in the persons Of Mesdames
Rachel and Jonathan Baker, both o,
Toronto land Matilda and Priscilla
Rarkay, of Ringwood. Canada. 4
brother. Elisha Johnson, died at Ind
annapolis two months ago. and Ezra
johnson. another brother formerly OF
this city. died three years ago at Min
neaDOlis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
MRS. w. H. c. WOODWARD DEAD.
We'll Known Marietta Township Wom-
an suceunbs to Slight Injury.

WeII-Known Marietta Township WON.
an Sueeumbs to Slight Injury.
The slight injury caused by prick
OF rose brier in the finger, which re-
suited in blood poisoning. caused the
death at 3:45 this morning OF Mrs.
Elizabeth Woodward, wife of w. H. {.
Woodward, a prominent farmer OF
Marietta township. The trivial injury.
a. II was believed to be at the time,
resulted a week ago last MONDAY, on
April II, when Mrs. Woodward was
working among her flowers. ny nlght
If the same day the infection had de-
yeloped rapidly, and the woman's, arm
was swollen to the shoulder. From the
Friday following just one week to the
time of her death, Mrs. Woodward's
condition had been very critical. and
the end has been expected almost
momentarily.
The fact that Mrs. Woodward, who
has never been very strong. had been
under q severe nervous strain during
several weeks Illness OF her SON
Ernest. is presumed to have had its In
huence on her last sickness. and been
responsible in q large measure for her
failure TO be able to resist the infection
that was received thru the slight thorn
prick.
Mrs. Woodward was born Elizabeth
E. Tomlinson July II, 1850, at Belmont
O. When she was still quite young hel
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Tom
linson, moved to Salem, ColumRians
county, and in November. 1855, came te
Marietta, in this county, where SC
many Columbiana county people and
others from Ohio had already settled
THE daughter Elizabeth attended schoo
at Marietta, and being of studiou.
turn OF mind applied f1ersek to he,
tstudies, and before che had reached he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
TRACK OPENED THRU WRECK.
First Freight Train Sent North on Cen.
fral since Mondax

The track thru the scene of the wreck
on the Steamboat Rock bridge over the
Iowa river was opened this morning.
The first train to come thru was the
night passenger. No. s. southbound.
which. however. was delayed six hours
in reaching here. The train was held
for an hour at Ackley. 1t being presum :
ed that by that time the bridge would
be repaired. but delays occurred and
it was not until daylight that the train
was sent over the bridge. The north
hound passenger. No. 1, also crossed
over the bridge.
The first freight train to go north
over the entire division since Monday.
when the wreck took place. was sent
out Of here this forenoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28

18th birthday had begun teaching IT
the rural schools. She was very sue
cessful in her work, and was rateo As
an excellent teacher. She continued
teaching until 1885, when she became
the wife Of Mr.. Woodward on May 20
OF that year. Mr.. and Mrs. WOOD
ward went to housekeeping on the
farm that has since been their nome
end where they built one OF the most
beautiful and most modern country
homes in the county few years ago.
Mrs. Woodward was most devoted
and self-sacriffcing wife ana motner'
and altho never strong physically she
possessed a wonderful amount on ner-
vous energy that was manifested IN the
home, and in her church and club Work
She was member of the society OF
Friends of the Marietta meeting. and
was many times a delegate from this
meeting to the quarterly and yearly
meetings of the society held at distant
points. Despite her active home duties
she kept abreast of the times In the
current news and literature of the day,
and belonged to the Shakespeare So
ciety Of this city. She was also active
in the work of the Marietta Cemetery
Society
Mrs. Woodward is survived by her
husband and two sous. The latter are
William Lawrence and Thomas Ernest,
both Of whom are at home. There also
survive one brother. William Z. Tom
linson of Wenatchee, Wash. and two
sisters. Mrs Theodore P. Marsh ana
Miss Gertrude r. Tomlinson. both OF
this city. Mrs. Marsh and Miss Tom
linson have been with their sister con-
stantly during her last illness.
The funeral will be held Sunday af-
ternoon at O'Clock from the Wood
ward home. and interment will be In
the Marietta cemetery. just south of
the Woodward home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING.
You Can Have the Best Watches Re-
paired in Marsha lltown.

Mr.. H E. Cobb, who has been DOING
the watch repairing and examination
for the Illinois Central railroad at Wat
erloo, is now in the city. connected with
William Hodges at III East Main
street. Mr. Cobb is one of the very best
watch men in the state. 1t does not
make any difference how badly your
watch is smashed UP or how valuable
a watch you have, Mr.. Cobb has the
ability to repair it and put it in first
class shape. Bring us your watch and
let us tell you how much it will cost
YOU to have it put in f1rst-class runnin
order. He will also do all kinds OF
jewelry repairing
WILLIAM HODGES. Jeweler,
III East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
Shower For Bride to Be.

st Margarets M1sslOn OF ST. PauTs
Episcopal church held its regular bust
ness meeting Thursday evening with
Mrs. Hettie Heitshu, at the latters
rooms. As a surprise on Miss Justine
Jones, who is to be married to Mr.. Carl
Eeitshu at Cedar Falls in June. the
members Of the mission had asked their
hostess to invite Miss Jones, who Is not
a member, to be present, and upon the
latters arrival, at about o'clock, she
was given a generous shower of beauti-
full kitchen utensils. gai1y decorated
with bows OF ribbon. The young lad
les had also provided dainty lunch,
and a delightful social time was en-
joyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
Local Weather Record.

Seventy was the maximum and IS
the minimum temperature Thursday,
compared with 6s and A for Wednes-
day Tho temperature at o'clock this
morning was So, the same as at the
same time Thursday morning. The
rainfall during the night was 10 Of an
inch. A year sgo Thursday the maxi
mum temperature was 80 and the mini
mum So.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
HORSE TRAINER COMES HERE.
Melvin Fisk Brings String" Of Horses
From Curlew,

From Curlew.
A second horse trainer has come to
this city to train his track stock and
make this city mis- headquarters. Thru
arrangements made with the Marshall
County Fair Association. and Joe Nc
Laughlin who has a lease of the fair
grounds track. Melvin Fisk. of Curlew.
has moved to this city and has made
the fair grounds his training head
quarters. He brought With him five
track horses he owns. which he will
train here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28

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ese grass cloths oatmeal papers in endless vartes Of
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wall hangings
GEORGE A. MULLIN COMPANY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-28
n the Police Court.

John johnson. arrested by Constable
Collins for being drunk. paid the costs
in Justice Millard's court this morn
INK
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-09
SATURDAY. DECEMBER .. 1911
What Is Your Family worth7

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The Meeker herald., 1911-12-09

In mining camp town ~Hamlse~
was one evening given BY Q stroliiuS
company. and this IL the criticism that
appeared next day In the local papers.
written by the miner dramatic critic:
There 10 too much Ginning In this
piece. The author u behind the times
and Seems to forget that what We
want nowadays II hair raising situa.
tions and detectives.
..in the hands Of q skillful play.
wright a detective would have been
put upon the track Of Hamlet's uncle,
and the old man would have been
hunted down In a manner that would
have lifted the audience out Of thelE
cowhldes.
1.-THE moral Of the piece d not good
The scene where Hamlet sasses biz
mother il . very bad example TO thu
rising generation.
-Our advice to the author u morl
seton. more iovemaking and plenty
Of specialties. The crazy girl scene
should be cut out altogether and Z
rattilng good song and dance substi
tuted."
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-09
Charlie, v. a. Table.

Emperor Charles v. Of Austria. BY
far the most powerful ruler Of isis day.
was thus described az he appeared at
table by Roger Ascham. secretary to
the English ambassador. In 1850: Il
stood hard by the emperor's table. Hs
had four courses; he had sod beef
very good-rOaet mutton. baked hare;
tuese be no service in England. The
emperor hath a good face. constant
hook: he fed well Of a capon: have
had better from mine hostess Barnes
many times In my chamber. He and
Ferdlnando. king Of the Romans. ate
together very handsomely. carving
themselves where they list. without
any curiosity. The emperor drank the
best that ever saw; he had bis head
In the glass ave times as long as any
Of us and never drank less than good
quart at once Of Rhenish wine" II
was notorious that the emperor ate
and drank immoderately. and as nat
urai result he suffered terribly from
govt from the time he was thirty year,
old
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-09
All. Who knowsf

"Do you know" she said. 81 didn't
want to come to this place at NIL. /
had an Idea that 1t would be awfully
stupid"
"And haven't you found 1t stupidT
he asked.
you know haven't"
"How should know"
mo place could be stupid II you were
there"
ut is very nice Of you to say So"
IL shall be very sorry when you
leave. 1t has been the most glorious
week of my life"
II am glad to know that. but I hope
there may be many more glorious
weeks In store for you"
After he ind gone to the tennis court
and left her alone on the wide veranda
she sighed and said to herself:
How sad 1t IL that woman is de-
MED the right to tell man she cares
for him: Who knows what would have
happened II ! might have told him
allY-Chlcago Record Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-09
Lightning Kills Few

In 1908 lightning killed only 1853
people in the whole country. Ones
chances Of death by lightning are less
than two In million. The chance OF
death from liver, kidney or stomach
trouble is vastly greater, but not If
Electric Bitters be used, as Robert
Madsen, of West Burlington, Iowa.
proved. -Four doctors gave him up
after eight months Of suffering from
virulent liver trouble and yellow
iaundice. He was then completely
cured by Electric Bitters. They're
the best liver, stomach, nerve and
kidney remedy and blood purifier on
earth. Only SOC, at all druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-09
Gam. to Ii. Last.

Dougias Macdonald and his old Gro
ny, Donald MacDougal. were once op
posed to each other In famous curl.
ing match. md the last two stones to
finish the game were the two cronies'
Donald MacDougai. With enormous
deliberation. threw bis stone. He
threw 1t we'll He mnde what is cailed
pat lid and jumped for Joy. Then II
was Douglas MacDonaId's turn. Aia
case seemed hopeless. but such spien-
did throw did he make that the pat
lid was knocked OF. and bis stone lay
at the side of the tee. winning the
game. In his Joy the old fellow jump.
ed sky high. He came down so hard
that he broke right through the tee.
He sank. hut, bobbing up again. be
shouted from the cold water:
.Ai. lads. we've won. and II dinna
come DOT o. here aiive be SURE ye PIT
that stone on my NOTWITHSTANDING.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-09
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