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the Interests of the Schuyler Colfax Names. Watching Town Eight miles south of Plymouth and environed by one of the splendid agricultural districts of Marshall county, is located one of the county's thriving towns. It used to be a little town when the old Michigan road was the railroad, ocean and canal of Indiana, but it isn't so nowadays. In 1867 some trust or another brought a real for sure railroad to Argos, and the village cast aside its "sun bonnets" and aprons and speedily, developed into a healthy progressive youngster which today isthe pride of its inhabitants and adds greatly to the material prosperity of our county. The Nickel Plate railroad came in 1883 and that fixed the town comfortably for railroads. On paper, Argos was once called "Sidney," but only for a brief time, then "Fremont" was used, and that name got the town of a dozen population its first postoffice, with Orin Maxin for postmaster. History does not retain a record of whatever became of either the name or the postoffice. Genial John Booker is the oldest living resident, and he is not quite sure. "Argus" means a vigilant guardian, one that watches its interests with diligence, and formerly was typified in a beautiful ancient legend picturing a great statue possessing one hundred eyes and keeping watch on the world. Wayback and long ago, 'boat' '58 er '60, Schuyler Colfax passed through the little Michigan road hamlet, and as his popular reputation had preceded him the villagers congregated to the limit of their numbers to look upon the then illustrious Colfax. Looking into so many pleasant faces and bright eyes Mr. Colfax remarked the place should be named "Argus," and the suggestion was heeded, but the spelling of the name has since been changed to Argos, said to have resulted from Cal O'Blenis' and Squire Benner's mixed penmanship. But Argos of today contains 1,500 busy, courteous and contented people. A $12,000 school building shelters a large public school population and the entire people have access to three fine church houses for religious worship. The town owns its own water and electric light plants, and a commodious opera house affords a place for amusement. Argos enjoys the entertainment of a splendid cornet band, and, in season, its outdoor concerts are highly praised. The Masonic lodge meets on Monday night, Odd Fellows on Saturday night, the Knights of Pythias on Saturday nights, and K. O. T. M's., Friday night. The ladies are also enthusiastic lodge members and the Lady Macabees meet Wednesday night, the Rebekahs on Wednesday night, and the Eastern Star on Monday nights. An up-to-date volunteer fire department is maintained, and a blaze has no more show in Argos than it would have in a coal owner's pocket book. While this thriving little city is not possessed of many manufacturing establishments it does number among its commercial population a whole lot of energetic and capable business people and firms as follows: J. B. Weimer is the genial and capable manager of Turner & Leland's produce warehouse. Will Geff is the artist who takes the peoples pictures, and if he would turn his talent into newspaper illustration, could win fame and fortune. Mart Shaffer used to own a wagon and blacksmith shop, but last week he sold a half interest in it to George Born and together they are taking care of quite a business. Following the line of business the Tribune man found himself in Sarber's department store. This is the Fair, Mandel, Brothers, Rothchilds and

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Together with their son, Mr. and Mrs. Sarber manage to conduct a great store for a small town. Jackson Dailey is responsible for some of this store's success, and both proprietors and patrons appreciate the faithfulness of "Little Jack." A. Drake files saws, and does enough other tinkering in a busy little shop that had John Bunyan owned it Pilgrims Progress might never have been written. John Zehner fooled around milling machinery until he had almost all his anatomy broken except his head and his ambition, then he engaged in the harness trade. He is doing a large repair business. J. W. Simons is the veteran baker of Argos, and, together with Mrs. Simons and the children, a nice bakery and restaurant is kept going. Cyrus A. Peabody is an expert jeweler, who has a well stocked store, and is a genial gentleman to meet. The United States express company serves the people of Argos faithfully by having F. W. White as their local agent, and the National, via the Nickel Plate, does the same thing through the medium of D. C. Parker. While his pa keeps saws and everythlng of a metallic nature in good repair, John Drake sells transportation tickets and answers telegraphic keys for the L. E. & W. railroad. Jacob Beam has been making harness in Argos for thirty years. A few years ago he admitted his son, William, into partnership and together they have a nice store full of horse fixin's. E. A. Gray has "kept a meat market" until he has become a farmer. A nice farm attracts him and he wants to sell out. Next door one lands kerplump into an all kinds of a store. A Belmont Fair, an optical store, a musical in strument store, and a jewelry store are all rolled into one, and two very nice gentlemen attend it. G. W. Carmichael presides over the general stock, while C. Z. Rowe attends to the eye fixtures, musical and jewelry departments One of the substantial industries of Argos is the flouring mill. Thirtyfive years ago Leonard Bock bought a half Interest in the old Argos mill. Robert Railsback bad breathed the breath of life into a vacant mill building erected by Wash Gordon and Martin Booker by filling it with machinery from a blown up mill ln Laporte county. In a few years Mr. Bock acquired entire ownership of the mill, and in 1880 replaced the old process with a new and complete roller process. So well has the milling and managing of this mill been conducted since Mr. Bock's ownership that "Send me a sack of B. B." is familiar to grocer and telephone operator in Argos and vicinity--"B. B." means "Bock's Best," the favorite brand of flour marketed by this mill. John, son of Mr. Bock, assists in the management of the mill, and this is the first blowing up the mill has experienced since Roberet Railsback filled it with exploded machinery thirty years ago. The Bocks are good millers. Wickizer & Co., deal, in dirt, domestic, exported and imported, just so a warrantee deed can be used in conveying, obtaining and retaining it. "Doc" Wickizer represents the junior end of the firm, and Jacob the senior end. Both are hustling business men, and also write fire Insurance. Dr. S. W. Gould, is not only one of the oldest residents of Argos, but he also ranks as one of the towns best qualified physicians and surgeons. Geo. H. Heyde is proprietor of a well stocked and convenient grocery store, located on East Walnut street, near the Lake Erie depot. One enters the general grocery store of Weidner & Leffert, and is amazed to see so complete a store. Seemingly

able in the grocery line for its patrons. They quote prices in their newspaper ads, and the quotations are trade fetchers. Hotel de Huff is presided over by S. B. and J. E. Simons and its service and entertainment is down-to-date in every particular. J. L. Doggert is not only popular as an all around good citizen, but he is also the brigadier brindle of first class drug store. Turner & Leland are the meat and stock men of Argos. Their retail market is a large one and is kept well supplied with all kinds of fresh and cured meats. This firm is also a large shipper of live stock. In the 20th century a town without a tailor wouldn't be in it, but Argos isn't that way for W. P. Watson does all kinds of merchant and lady tailoring in a manner satisfactory to the people of the capital of Walnut township. Strange, indeed, would it be if in as busy a mart as Argos one did not encounter a descendant of Abraham hustling along with the rest of the business world, and the presence of Henry Israel makes Argos no exception to the rule. Mr. Israel is an extensive dealer in clothing, shoes and gents furnishing goods. Frank Pickerl writes P. M., after his name, and the postoffice duties keep him so busy that be couldn't read the postal cards if he wanted to. The State Exchange bank of Argos was established in 1884, and is one of the solid monetary institutions of the county. Wm. M. Bryan is its president and C. D. Chapman its cashier. For years one has been accustomed to hear "The timber of this country is all gone." Well, when a squint at one million feet in the log on Louis Schafer's saw mill yard is indulged in, and Lou tells you half of it is not yet in from the woods, most people will promptly deny that the "timber is all gone." Why there are logs, logs, and then logs; acres of them, streets full of them, and the town will pave no streets in the vicinity of Shafer's mill this year. Louis W. Schafer is the successor of George W. Schafer & Son, and though a young man has developed wonderful success as a saw mill man and lumber dealer. All winter a force of workmen have been busy completing a new Sinker & Davis mill and today one of the most up-to-date saw mills in northern Indiana: It has a capacity of 15,000 feet per day, and affords employment to twenty men, As a sample of Lou Shafer's business push and management, it may be stated that against six competitors he secured the contract to furnish the Lake Erie & Western railroad all its oak lumber used this year between Indianapolis and Michigan City. This chief industry of Argos is operated with a 100-horse-power steam boiler and 80-horse-power engine, and the mill's special production is car, wagon and chair stock. Wm. Schoonover & Sons are known as proprietors of one of the nicest and complete general stores in Argos. Whatever can be found on sale in this store along the dry goods, clothing, shoes, etc., lines has certainly not as yet been placed on sale by whole salers and jobbers. The Schoonovers are highly spoken of as a business firm, and they have been in business twen ty years. Though the Tribune man heard no complaint from anyone regarding the illness of their teeth, Dr. Eugene E. Willsey is the popular and successful dentist of Argos. A. T. Slayter and Lloyd Slayter are the two gentlemen who constitute the Slayter Hardware Co. This firm does a large business, and is one of the most enterprising in Argos. Dr. W. C. Sarber is kept so busy doctoring the people that its a wonder he doesn't forget he has M. D., attached to his name. Dr. Sarber has been practicing in Argos for six years and is a very popular physician with everyone. E. Alleman & Co., stands for an other of Argos' large grocery firms. A large and fine stock of glass and queensware with this grocery stock. Dora Pickerl is head clerk here, and as ever is as polite and courteous as a woman with her new Easter bonnet in evidence. Besides being proprietor of a fine drug store D. C. Parker handles the daily papers for Argos. Little Russell Losier is his first lieutenant in this work, and Russell is as busy and attentive as a hen with one chicken. George D. Stevens now owns a hardware store all by his lone self. A few days ago Mr. Stevens purchased

M. L. Corey, his partner's interest in

the corner hardware. George is equal to the emergency and business is booming. If, however, he doesn't stop selling fence pretty soon, there won't be enough open country around Argos to herd a horse trader's outfit on. Everybody know Jim Drummond, and they also know James is an expert veterinary surgeon. Well, Mr. Drummond still lives at Argos, and is as jolly as ever. E. Davis and T. L. Berlin conduct a neat and tidy barber shop, but that isn't all they do. Mr. Divis is an expert musician, while Mr. Berlin is the faithful custodian of the town's cash. Owen Disher owns a fine stock of groceries, etc., but he is continually selling them to a whole lot of people who insist on buying of him. Zehner, Losier & Sipte constitute the hack and dray line but the trust is of the live and let live species. Tifton & Ohler welcome a host of friends and patrons to their barber shop. Two nice fellows, a neat room and good service accounts for their large patronage. A. L. Grossman is the furniture and undertaking man. This store is one of the most complete of its kind in this section of Indiana, and the people of Argos extend to Mr. Grossman a very liberal trade. Emma S. Baker is proprietoress of the cozy little Fair Store and it is a well stocked room. Emma numbers among her customers most, if not every inhabitant of Argos, and as a result enjoys a very successful notion trade. John V. Rolfe does shoemaking. and allows the express company to inhabit a portion of his room. A. J. Bowell is proprietor of the Argos House, the pioneer hotel of the place. This house is modern in all its appointments, and its proprietor is a popular host. In 1891 an association of Argos captalists organized the citizens bank, but in 1897 all withdrew by selling their interests to F. H. Hoffman and since that time Mr. Hoffman has conducted the bank personally, and it is rated A 1 in banking circles throughout the country. Miss Bertha Hoffmon acts as assistant cashier and Mr. Hoffman informs the Tribune man that in twenty-five years he has never lost a dollar in the money loaning and banking business, though sometimes having to wait a long time to save himself. Warner & Keyser may well be proud of their livery and sale stables and pleased at their extensive business. But when men provide for business like unto Messrs. Warner & Keyser they deserve success. Schoonover Bros, manufacture the "205" and "Old Joe" cigars. Both brands are very popular in Argos. John Gordon conducts the Nickel Plate elevator and Isaac Reed the grain raising building at the Lake Erie tracks. Dr. J. T. Doke is the veteran soldier physician at Argos. The doctor is a jolly, capable medical practitioner and enjoys a large practice. Since Squire Hull's commission expired W. J. Benner administers the law as justice of the peace. Squire Benner is sometimes assisted by Town Marshal Blankenship, but Cal O'Blenis does the expounding of the law for all hands. C. Aldridge conducts a neat and tidy grocery on east Walnut street. In such a progressive town as Argos it might be expected that a good newspaper would find an existence, and it does. The Argos Reflector is a first-class, newsy newspaper and it is to be hoped its new owner, Richard McNeill, will keep it as good as John R. Jones, its late owner, made it. Its a neck and neck race whether the Tribune can tell its readers that Miss Mayme Montgomery conducts the most elaborate millinery store in Argos before Miss Mayme becomes Mrs. Mayme Sweet, for tomorrow, (Thursday) Walter Sweet, of Tiosa, will claim Miss Montgomery as his wife. The millinery store will go on just the same and the Tribune extends congatulations to the newly married youngsters and may the business prosper. When business justifies D. E. Vanvactor operates the plaining mill and novelty works at Argos. Dr. J. T. Kendall is another of the popular physicians at Argos and is well pleased with his lucrative practice. For nine years the Hoffman Bros., John P. and Jacob J., have conducted one of the largest general dry goods, clothing and grocery stores in Argos. This firm enjoys immense trade and the brothers deserve it.

A New and Wide Departure. The Journal has received a copy of a bill which commits the United States to bear half the cost of constructing high-class highways in the different states. The bill creates a bureau of public roads in the Department of Agriculture, the object of which is to co-operate with states, counties, and townships in order to bring about as far as may be a uniform system of taxation for road purposes and a uniform method of road construction, repair and maintenance throughout the United States. The plan is a very elaborate one and is worthy of consideration even if the bill should not be passed by the present congress, since in some form sooner or later such a general scheme may be adopted. Seventy-five years ago the battles in congress were between the strict constructionists of the constitution and those who held it contained implied powers which authorized river and harbor improvements and the construction of the once famous National road. The conflict between these two elements in congress and the country lasted many years. For a long time the strict constructionists had their way. River and harbor appropriation bills were vetoed and the construction of the national road was delayed because congress refused to vote money or presidents vetoed ap-

propriations when made. Now the same party in the same section which furnished most of the strict construction element is most persistent for appropriations for rivers and harbors which cannot be regarded as national waterways and for the improvement of the Mississippi river, not for the purposes of the navigation, but for the protection of the land owners and inhabitants in the lower valley of that stream. Now and then a strict constructionist lifts up his voice, but never when a federal appropriation is proposed under the most liberal construction. In this respect the country seems quite willing to accept the aid of the federal government; therefore, this new and wide departure regarding federal aid in building roads may not be opposed.---Indianapolis Journal. Tax Payers at Fault Taxpayers ought to have a deeper interest in those affairs which affect them than is shown by many. The majority of taxpayers take too much for granted, accepting statements from those they regard as competent to speak instead of personally investigating. In this they make a grievous mistake. People are governed largely by personal motives and present those things in which they have a selfish personal interest purely, from such a standpoint. This being true it is clearly understood that such statements are not wholly reliable and the reason is therefore apparent for personal investigation by taxpayers into those matters affecting them. If they are displeased it is their privilege to object, but they ought not to make the mistake of objecting too late or after that which displeases them has been done.--South Bend Tribune. An Old Maids' Paradise. Mrs. Mary T. Whitney lectured in Boston a few evenings ago on the "Evolution of Marriage." She criticized the custom of wealthy girls buying dukes and counts for husbands and said: "We should not criticize the matchmakers of eastern countries when we have the most inveterate matchmakers in the world. We do not purchase young, beautiful girls for wives, but get old broken down noblemen for husbands. Sensible young women view this with horror and have grown up to believe that they can be just as happy single. The world honors them for their independence, and allows them to do many things that only a few years ago would have been frowned upon. Therefore it has come about that this country is a paradise of old maids." Figures published showing the effect of Senator Gard's salary bill on some of the larger counties of the state set the legislators to thinking very seriously. There is unquestionably a sentiment in favor of readjusting the salaries of the county officers as it is generally known that the duties in many counties have increased so that salary is not commensurate. But the Gard plan will give many officers a "good thing." Coupled with the Askron bill providing that all county officers shall begin their terms on the first of January succeeding their election, thereby giving many from two months to a year extension it will be seen that many are going to benefit to the extent of thousands of dollars.

A Jolly Day For the Saturday Club.

There are certain days in the yearbook of the Saturday club to which all members look forward with bright anticipations. Not the least of these is the annual trip to the country home of Mrs. Eva H. Blain. Last Saturday morning the weather was fine, with a promise of snow in the air, which began falling before our return home. Eighteen members, with Mrs. C. O. Smith and Helen Armstrong as guests, made up the party. Two hacks were necessary to carry so large a crowd. Mrs. Martindale drove one team and prevented an accident by her carefulness. We arrived at our destination about 11:30 a. m., and found Mrs. Blain on the porch waving an American flag. Perhaps to remind us of our allegiance to Uncle Sam; for we have studied Scotland and admired the country and her poets, until it might be necessary to recall us to thoughts of our "ain country." After a pleasant social time, we were invited to the dining room, where we were treated to one of Mrs. Blain's good dinners, which must be tasted to be appreciated. This being the last day on the program, for our study of Scotland, we were called into the parlor at 3 p. m., for our usual work. At roll call each member responded with a quotation from Robert Burns. The business of the club was hurried through for all were anxious to hear the paper Mrs. Ida E. R. Smith had prepared on "Burns and his country." The subject was treated in a very thorough and interesting way. The five minutes paper for the day was read by Mrs. Ada M. Corbin, and was very interesting. Selections were then read from Burns poems, one being the last song he wrote. Scotch songs were sung by Mesdames Thayer, Underwood and Jilson, with Miss Florence Smith at the piano; and "Auld Lang Syne" was sung by all, as a fitting end to such a happy day. A vote, of thanks was given Mrs. Blain for her kind hospitality, and she very sincerely regretted that she could not entertain the Saturday Club every day. Our ride home was uneventful, and the only regret expressed, was that every member was not with us. Silenced by Gold. A really good story by Harry H. Rangeler descriptive of the lives of the purpose, drillers and contractors of "A Wild Cat Well." The various trials, disappointments and jealousies to be he encountered while sinking for and pumping the oil are dramatically told. The sensationalism of quick, decisive action and the sensationalism of bleak, dreary loneliness are equally felt and appreciated in these pages. The love tale is just of the thrilling kind that might be expected from such an atmosphere. Though there is one villain, the book mainly tells, us about honest, striving people who call out all our sympathy and admiration both for what is done and what it resisted. May be ordered from any bookseller, or will be sent postpaid for $1.00 by the Abbey Press. Publishers, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York. Farmers East and Farmers West. A certain grange in New York has decided to deal a severe blow to the caricaturist. The members have agreed to shave regularly, have their hair cut frequently, and in other respects present a personal appearance as different from the conventional farmer of the cartoonist as possible. It is a surprise to find that New York farmers deem this reform necessary. Out this way it is impossible to distinguish a farmer from a banker or a merchant, except that the farmer may have a closer shave or a neater trim on his beard. The New York farmers are behind the times.---Minneapolis Times. A Chance to Win Fame. Some legislator might win fame and deserved credit by introducing a bill to prevent the issuing of a marriage license to any one under conviction for crime, under charge of crime, awaiting trial, or one who has been convicted of crime within two to five years previous, the time being proportioned to the crime for which the punishment was imposed. This leniency toward criminals in allowing them to marry even at the door of the prison, or indeed at any time while they are manifesting all the symptoms of criminals, is a travesty on marriage as well as a disgrace and danger to the state.---Elkhart Review. Tell your neighbors about the good qualities of the Tribune.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFER LIST

Instruments Filed in the Recorder's Office to February 10, 1903. . Wm RImpler etal byCom'r to John and Arminta Thomas, nw q of ne q of sec 18, T 32, R 2; 81.00. Elizabeth J Cunningham, to James A Match ett, lot 5, Linn's add Bourbon; $325. Union National Savings and Loan Association, to Reuben Sisk, lot 16, Klinger's add Plymouth; $500. Isadora O Rust and husband, to Frank II. Bollinger, sw q of sw q of sec 28, T 34, R 1; $1050. Charles C Huff, etal by Com'r to John R Ritchey, w hf of se q of sec 23, T 35, R 2 & n 20 a of w bf of ne q of sec 26, T 34. R 2; $1.00. Willis W Whisman and wife, to Amariah Muller, w hf of se q of sec 21, T32, R 3; $4600. Mariah Osborn, to Jennie "Wymer, lot No. 2, Croup & Coar's 2nd add Inwood; $20.00 Emanuel King and wife, to Samuel neckaman, ne q of se q of sec 16, T 34, R 4; $3000. Rebecca A Chaney, to nenry TV Markley, E 68 ft of lot 110 Rose Add Plymouth: $900. Henry J Heinz, Q C D to Enoch Mow, 200 ft sq of lot in Culver, w of R R in lot 1 of sec 21, T 32, R 1; $1.00. Enoch Mow and wife O CD to ilrnma Davis, 200 ft sq of lot in Culver, w off R R in lot of sec 21. T 32, R 1; $150. John Miller and wife, to William Grooms, se q of ne q of sec 15, T 32, R2; exSch lot $1866.66. Elllaman TV Kizer. to John F Baker, lot 4 of sec 9, T 34, R 2, all W of road In lot 11, of sec 16, T 34, R 2, $1900. John A Molter and wife, to Victoria and Anthony Molter, lot 12, Klinger's add Plymouth; $400. . Clara E Holderman and husband, to, Frederick C Laudeman and wife, e hf of lots 19 18 Mast's add Bremen: $925; John A Knepps and wife, to John L Sbenefield, und J cf w hf of ne q of sw q & e hf of nw q of sw q all in sec 20, T 34, R 4; $950. Sarah ;Stine, to John A Knepp, sw q of nw q of sec 24, T 34, K 3, $1900. Sarah Stine, to Sarah E Gerber, E 33 a of S 40 a of ne q n 8 rods in ne cor of ne q of sec 13, T 34, R 3; $2000. Ada M Parks, Q C D to Prudie Tarier, s hf of lot 5, Martin's add Bourbon; $1.00. Catherine Longfield and husband, to Thomas J Walter, lot 28, Wm. null's 1st add Bremen; $150. Lizzie Bessler and husband, to Mary Jane Trapp, lot 9, Logan's add Lapaz; $50.00. .Tames M Greer and wife, to Alice P Camerer, jlots, 7, 8, 9, J. F. Park's add Bourbon; $100. JosephC. Snyder, to Warren Sny der, n hf of lot 11, lot 12, ex w 49 ft Orig Bourbon; $200. Furnished by Cressner & Company, owners of the onlv abstract looks In the county. Abstracts of title to all real estate in Marshall County compiled promptly and accurately. Economy the Watchword. Economy should be the watchword of the republicans in public office in the state and county. . Taxes are high too high the people are in no mood to stand additional burdens and. the men who would serve the interests of the party and contribute most effect- . ivelj to success in approaching campaigns will pare appropriations down to the lowest limit consistent with the efficient administration of the people's business. Hartford City Gazette. Preacher Weds i Teacher. Rev. J. W. Lower, presiding elder of this district of the United Brethren church, and Miss Jennie McDonald were united in marriage at the U. B. church In Nappanee on Wednesday evening in the presence of a large number of the congregation. A reception was given "after the ceremony at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary McDonald. The bride w as a popular teacher in the Nappanee schools. t Jud gt Crumpacker Well The many friends of Judge J. W. Crumpacker will be pleased to know: that he has practically recovered from his recently long, serious illness and that within a few weeks he will be able to be out. Mr, Crumpacker has had a hard siege of it and to his strong vitality together with good medical care and devoted care on the part of the wife and nurse, is due his recovery. He is able to be up and around and not only does he feel well, though weak, but looks better than be has since his return to Laporte from New Uexlco.Lapcrte nercld.