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An Important Reason Why
Those Seeking a Loca tion Should Come to Plymouth.
Unless you wish to learn how Fi Alumnae Is selling Spring and Summer Clothing. Suits for Men, $5.00. They are Going Like Hot Cakes.
WHY? Because any one tnat sees tnem School house"' upon every hill top.
fnn rPifl fill V Rftft that tlieV are far SUTDeriOr Plymouth, Indiana, like all other Wall-
to anything on the market elsewhere. SVlitS fOr BoyS aS lOW aS 75 CeiltS. Uircs, lias kept Uii.Unn'rtant feature in Bring your boy in and yOU WÜl yiew.ana to .lay can boast of.meof the L .. , -rr i best public school systems, within the
A Few Statements Regarding one of The Best Schools in the State. A thorough education is the key stone to success in life. Without education, a man or woman, as a rule, will be sat
isfied to drift slowly along through the world, taking whatever may fall to their lot, and with a pulseless ambition, partake of menial services with an indifference that is truly marvelous. The am
bition that is created within the heart
of a youny man or woman by close ap
plication to study, has been marked
throughout the many years that have past. Thus it is, that the great Ameri
can people believe in the ulittle Red
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be suit-eel." If you need any Clothing, don't think
of missing this great chance.
f SUITS, (Bloomers vs. i
SWEATERS. CAPS.
L HOSE. See my line if yon want any Clothing. Don't faill, as this is a grand chance to get Clothing cheap. Your sincerely,
man
Only One Price Clothier in Marshall County.
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JOHN S. BENDER. JACOB D. MOLTER. Real Estate Hustlers.
They present below a list of property they have for sale. If you desire to invest in Marshall County Keal
Estate, give them a Call before purchasing. They have stories; the first or ground story is partly
-,L flL,w;r. nwmnvfv f stone and the remainder of brick;
United States. When we make this
statement, we do so conservatively While it is proper and right foroureiti zens to speak a good word for our wel
conducted school, it denotes a great deal
when strangers, who, sojourn with us
but a few days, comments our schoo system, and the beautiful edifice erectet for its promulgations.
In giving an article regarding the
most important feature of Plymouth
we do so with the fixed determination
that it shall reach the eyes of those un
acquainted with our beautiful city, am
who perhaps have never learned of the many advantages that our city possesses for those who arc seeking a home, where
with excellent business opportunities
the facilities for the education of their
children stand out prominent above any
other city in this portion of the Unite
States.
To give a clear, and reliable state
ment of our public school system, we called upon Supt. P. A. Chase,to whom we are indebted for the statistics and information following. Particular pains have been taken to give every point of information, so that our readers far and near may read with profit. The Public School Puddings of Plymouth are two in number, one in the Third ward, at the corner of Main St. and Webster avenue, contains two Primary schools; the other, the main building, with the grounds occupies an entire block between Plumb, Adams and Washington streets. The latter is indeed a model building, both in its construction and in its con
venience for school work. It is of three
by the Smead System, and is supplied with the Smead System of dry closets.
The course of study in the Public
Schools includes twelve grades.
The time spent by the pupils in each
grade is not fixed, but depends upon the ability of the individual pupil and the success of the teacher. Pupils are pro
moted from grade to grade upon exam
ination by the Superintendent.
Examinations are not held at stated im es. Tor convenience and economy of la
bor, pupils are, as far as possible, taught in classes; but all examinations are
leid, and all promotions are made with
reference to the individual pupil.
For the purpose of instruction, the
pupils are arranged in divisions or rooms, each division being in charge of
a teacher. A division may include one or more grades or but part of a grade.
The divisions are designated by letters.
liy promotion is meant the completion
by the pupil of the work of one grade, and the beginning of the work of the
next higher grade. It has no connection wii.ii. and is not usually accom
panied by transfer into another room. Transfers from room to room are made solely for the purpose of equalizing the
work of the teachers, or for convenience in seating the pupils.
There are now fourteen divisions or
schools, and fifteen teachers, lhe en
rollment to da'e is 72'J pupils. The City Schools are supported mainly at public expense, and hence, are public property. It is the right of evt-r.v citizen, whether he has children in school or not, to know whether the schools are properly and efliciently conducted, and whether they are fulfilling the purpose for which they were instituted. The best, and, in fact, the only satisfactory way to get information concerning the schools is by frequent
and repeated observations intheschoolro ms. In order that visitors may feel no embarassment, and the schoohvork meet with no interruption, visitors enter without knocking or other formality, and are never called upon for speeches. The schools are visited by a large number of persons from abroad as well
cost a little money. Put what a great result would we derive from such an investment. It would be but a short time, when with a Kitle attention, such as shade trees planted, beautiful lawns, and graveled walks, would give us an elegant park in connection with ur
public school grounds that would be unrivaled throughout the State. This is in our estimation wort hv of considera-
late residence, Ilev. L. S. Smith speaking words of comfort to the atllicted wife, children and relatives. A large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place.
CATIlKUINi: VANVACini:. Mrs. Vanvactor, mother of YV Vanvactor, of this city, d:d at
T. her
home in .rgos, April 21, P'.O, at the
tion, and would not fear to make this j ari; 0f 71 , years. 1 month and i:t
prediction: If our city would take the initiative, that asullicient sum of money could be raised through private subscriptions to purchase this piece of ground, if our authorities would see that it was placed in proper condition, ami give it the proper care. What is more needed than a place where under the cooling shade of overhanging boughs, an afternoon could be spent bv our wives and children. This is but a suggestion, but we believe our citizens will see the feasibilitv of it.
as by "th' 'Citizen.; of Plymouth. Such
CITY.
and contains two schoolrooms, seven
An 80-acrc farm, 1 hi'-story new house, furnaces, fuel-rooms, the laboratory, the
small barn, good water, 3 miles from ventihition mnchinerv. and closets.
IJlirr Oak; price, SSJ,Utf). Un cncm.l ctnrv ins n.onfV.no lil.rnrv
X liV. OVVWiHl hJLV'tJ IOV OIIIVV ) 11U1U1 J) A 21Vacre farm, 2h C miles from Ply- and seven schoolrooms. The third mouth, 2-story houses 2 barns, granary story contains three schoolrooms, a reci-
uuu ouiei oui-uiimun, K,,"u,"l"aiu 1-ition room irwl fho nidieneo room and other ornamental trees, wind pump lJtl0n loom aMl lue auuicn.ee room, and all other improvements, a bargain The schoolrooms, with the exception of at f0 per acre. the High School r )om, are seated with
A good well improved 10-acre farm Andrew's Triumph Single desks. The with brick house lU-story high, aline High School room is seated with chairs, spring of water, all kinds of small fruit The buii(ling is provided throughout good ore hard and vineyard, fair barn, 2 ... . ... . . " 41 inilos southwest of LaPaz and f miles with matting upon the lloor. All the
from Plymouth, for 2,o)0; this proper- rooms are lighted with electricity, the
ty is cheap. building having in all 1S5 lights.
It is also supplied with a complete system of Automatic Signal electric
75 building lots in all parts of the bells. Every lloor is supplied with city
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cuy. -jo wiu.in i(mr blocks oi ine posi- water, there being nino hydrants and olhce. Prices ranging from U to . , . .. f KXX Those at 35, nearest postollice. sl,lks AIltrc arG Clgni lineb 01 r tr manentlv attached hose for fire nro-
1-ifty building lots in all parts of the tection. There are four public and city, prices ranging from $50 to 8100. .. . . , . , 1 0 b three private entrances to the building,
Lots with buildings sold, same as ensuring safe and rapid exits in case of
rent on installment plan or lor cash; UianrPr
1 " " ' The audience room is one of the most A grocer's stock, located in best stand pleasant and tasty assembly rooms in 1 r flit fitv with o I iref .Pinea traila ctolt.
lished. can be had chean- owner re. the State. It has a spacious platform
tiring. and is seated with perforated opera I sonts It. will Kfnt. 7."if) nennlo Tt
Many other properties, such as Residences, Lots, acoustic properties are believed to be Farms, etc., listed with us every day, for sale or ex- absolutely perfect. There is not an un- , desirable seat in the room. It has two
Change. exits Up0n opposite sides of the room
u 1 mir nvrilinnfrn ln'f foil fr crwi I and there is not the slightest danger to
J1 Vli,I4 ""Ji y,L fai - an audience from fire or panic.
"RT?.TVTTIT?."P kr TlrOT .T1!?.!? , One-half of the building was erectet
J J- J-Jv m iuvjjxuxvj in 1871, while tho style of architecture nffir.p 9H Flnnr Shnpmalcpr Rnililinp Fact Sirln Minhipan Strp.p.t havo changed much sinoe that time, the
w.mww, .,uv.f wi." 0f buildinfr is now as then nnft of fh mos
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substantial in tho State, and in its workmanship has not a superior. Tho other part of the building was built in lb'Jl. Tho two parts are connected on
the second and third lloors by an orna
mental corridor; this makes tho main
corridor more than 150 feet in length
and furnishes light and ventilation.
Tho building is heated and ventilated
Seven acres well improved land, good i story frame house, good well of water, orchard, small barn and other out buildings. On Michigan road. Cheap, part cash balance on three years time. A racre farm; 2 miles northwest of Plymouth, 0 acres wood land, balance well improved with good l.i story, 7room house, cellar, cistern, well, good apple and peach orchard, good bank bam and other outbuildings; price per acre, 15. A 50-acre farm, I miles south of city with all lirstclass modern improvements and in lirstclass repair; price per acre Twenty acres, 1-room house good well of water, lj miles southwest of 11 ion; price per acre, 10. A lW-acre farm, 7 miles south of Plymouth, li miles northwest of Argos ft story house, good weil and cistern, 2 orchards, all fenced, IK) acres under good cultivation, balance, ti nber and pasture land, good large bank jam, 4x8, wind pump tanks; price per acre, 50. Eighty acres, 2 miles north of Plymouth, new, l-story, 8-room house, cellar, cistern, well with wind pump, good barn, fences, young orchard, 15 acres woodland, balance under cultivation; price per acre, 50.
THE MOST RELIABLE SMOKE,
TATE SEAL
CIGAR, 5 CTS.
MANUKACTUmCI) I IV
C. W. CHAPMAN, - WARSAW, IND.
visits are a source of pleasure both to
upils and teachers; they are prepared
to receive many more; and they hope to see many parents and other residents of
Plymouth who have not favored them
with a call.
Visits are supposed to be made for he purpose of seeing the school work,
rather than the persons doing it.
Hence visitors should not think they
are unwelcome if no especial attention
is given them.
Every teacher has duties which keep urn fully occupied in school hours; vis
itors may expect to see the usual and
everyday work of teachers and pupi Is
The officers and teachers are: r.OAKD OF EDUCATION. President Dwight L. Dickinson. (South Pearl Street. Secretary Keim K. llrooke. (Walnut and Jefferson Streets)
Treasurer Seigmund Mayer. (Xussbaum .S: Mayer, Michigan St.i Superintendent K. A. Chase. irOOMS AM) TI'ACIIKUS. Itoom M. Miss Ethel I. Wiltfong, Plymouth; Ninth grade, lioom L. Miss Harriet Craig, Evans-
ton, 111.; Ninth grade.
Eoom K. Miss Posa Smith, Wabash; Kigth grade. Poom I. Miss Etta W.Oorrell, Knox; Seventh and Eight grades. Poom II. Miss Ilcssie I. Poyle, Oakdale, 111,; Sixth and Seventh grades. lioom G. Miss Anna Combs, Mulberry; Sixth grade. Poom 1 Miss Florence 11. Agnew, Winamac; Fifth and Sixth grades. lloom E. Miss Julia K. Klein, Van Wert, Ohio; Fourth and Fifth grades. Poom D. Miss Phebe C. Thompson, Plymouth; Fourth grade. lloom C. Mr. Peter Uergner, Plymouth; Second and Third grades. Poom 15. Mr. Jacob Martin, Plymouth; First and Second grades. Poom A. Mr. 1). Frank Pedd, Plymouth; High School.
Poom A. Miss Susie L. Davis,
Zanesville, Ohio; High School. Poom X. Miss Anna C. King, Danville; Seventh and Eighth grades.
Poom O. Miss Kddis Peed, Chicago;
Eighth and Ninth grades. Let Us Beautify. While Plymouth has the reputation of having one of the finest school build
ings in the State, did it ever occur to
our citizens that an opportunity is be
fore us to beautify this beautiful loca
tion and not at a very large cost. Take for instance, that nicely located property owned by the Logan Prothers, just south
of the school building. What a magnif icent park that would make.
Of course such an undertaking would
Across The Continent. Cloe observers to sporting events have read with some interest the contest entered int) by C. II. Watson, walking across the I'nited States against time. The time on record was made in lbO days, the route lying between San Francisco, Cal., and New York City. Mr. Watson arrived in Plymouth Monday afternoon, and a reporter of thel.v ii:it:mi:nt derived a great deal of information from this renowned pedestrian, and also a number of amusing inci
dents connected with his journey. The record Mr. Watson is to break necessitates his making this trip in 175 days. The articles of agreement designate that he shall walk the entire distance, and provide that he shall stop at every telegraph station, receive the name of the operator, and also register his name. On the J2nd day of Decern-
utr at 10, a. m. lie staneu out upon in:s journey from the rooms of the California Athletic Club, at San Francisco. When he left that citv. according to
agreement, he did not have one cent, not even a match, and compelled to work his way through the entire distance. His route was through California, Oregon, Washington, part of Idaho, Montana, the two Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana. Ohio, IVnn.-yl-vania and New York. When he arrived here he was seven days ahead of the time, and no doubt will easily break the record. One incident we will relate, which is but a circumstance in connection witha great many obstacles he was compelled to overcome. In Oregon he passed through a section of country US miles in length, vhich is known to the denizens of that
locality as -'Hungry Man's Canon," the inhabitants of which, were Chinamen, not a white man residing there. They declined to give or sell him anything to eat, and he was compelled to walk the
days. The immediate eause of her
death was a tall received the .th ot la-t month, and owing ic, her advanced age the shock was to givat to ove rcome, and she sank into a peaceful sV-p. Mrs. Vanvactor wasbi-rn in Piel-V county, Ohio. Masch 11 ls-". he v;in married to Hiram Vanvactor Augut lblö, and up to the time of his death resided on a farm but a siiojt distance from Argos. Seven children have pieceded her, leaving four to mourn her
death. The funeral took place from the Advent church, on April Jo. llev. F. L. Austin, of Valparaiso, oiiiciatmg. The remains were interred in the Oleen Summit cemetery.
An Excursion. So many of our citizens have spoken favorably of visiting the irreat battlefield park of ("hicamauga this coming summer, that a few of our citizens have taken the matter under consideration of arranging for an excursion the latter part of May. This is thought advisable, as at the time of the dedicating services, which will take place 1:1 September, will be visited by thousands, ami thus an early excursion will "avoid the rush."' The following v ill be the route, one day at Nashville: one day at the battle field of Stone Iliver; two days at Chattanooga. Look out Mountain and Mission Iiidge. Kelley and Piown's Ferry: and two days at Chicamauga Park. If a company of seventy-live can be arranged for. the fa e there and return will be only sp;.:i5. This will also entitle the hoMers of tickets the privilege of occupying the cars while emoute. which will greatly reduce the expense
j of the trip.
There is no doubt That the suf.icient number c::i he secured to r.uüe thi-excursion a success. Asthe undertaking is purely a home effort, and n scheme gotten up by railroad agents to make money, those of our citizens who have never visited these historic ground-, should take advantage of this splendid opportunity. We will give a morecoiicised mention of it later.
entire distance without a particle of food. Deleft Plymouth, Monday night.
Death of Mr. Noah Wiltfong. The death of Mr. Noah Wiltfong occured at his residence last Sunday after
noon April 'J.th, and though expected by his family and those most intimatedIy acquainted with him, yet the desire to see life's span still lengthened out, ami
a hope to see him restored to health, an 1 continue a longer period with his loved ones, was the wish of all.
Mr. Wiltfong at the time of his death had passed his 72 birthday, having been born in Miama county, Ohio, on Feb. 2nd, IS 111. He moved with his parents to La Porte county, this State, afterwards, in the year lb5 he moved to Marshall county, taking up his residence upon the farm where he breathed his last, surrounded by his nearest relatives and friends. In IS 1 1 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Ilostetler. Py this union ten children were born to them. Four of these preceded their faher to the unknown shore. Those who still survive him are: P. V. Wiltfong, of Huntington, Ind., Mrs. Dr. Shafer, of Pochester, Mrs. Andrew Thayer, J. W. Wiltfong, of this city, and N. S. Wiltfong who lives upon the homestead,
and also an invalid brother Sylvester. N. S. Wiltfong will remain at the old home, and do all in his power to make happy the declining years of the aged widow. Mr. Wiltfong in his younger days, was a man of energy. When he came to Marshall county, and located at the place that has been associated with all his efforts, he found an unbroken forest. Hut with the indomitable will that was characteristic of theman, he cleared the large track of land, and converted it into one of the best farms in this section of the State. Nor in his effort to create a suitable home for his loved ones, did he neglect his social intercourse with his neighbors, and tho words of praise that are heard on every hand is a fitting eulogy for his past life. The funeral services were held at Ids
A Grand Record. When matters of importants reaches the ears of the editor of the lNiu:ri:m:vr, he is always ready and anxious to present the same to his rcadeis. How much more pleasant is the opportunity, when it presents itself, to speak of some one who has made a record second to none, brought about by close application to a line of duty, that is not entirely strewn with fragrant fiowvrs. Miss Ethel I. Wiltfong, who is a teacher in Poom M. Ninth grade of ;iir public schools has made a record which we defy the world to produce an equal. When arriving at an age to attend school, she applied herself diligently to her studies, and following up thedllh rent grades until she stood upon the rostrum as a graduate, she then entered
upon the duties of a teacher which position she now occupies. The peculiar distinction that has called forth this article, is, that during that period of time she did not miss one day at school, nor has she been absent from her school rcom as teacher until Monday last, owing to the death of her aged grandfather. This we believe to be the very best on record, and hope this estimable lady w ill pardon our boldness in thus publicly commenting upon such a rare circumstance of close application to duty. District Meeting K. of P. As announced last w eek regarding the
possibility of this meeting being held here, the matter has been satisfactorily arranged. The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 22d, day and evening. Hyperian lodge has appointed a committee to make final arrangements for the reception of its visitors, and there is no doubt that the impression left upon the minds of our visiting brother knights will be one of pleasure and long to be remembered.
Wolf. The celebrated Coach Horse w ill be kept for this season at Porter's livery and feed barn. For particulars call and see either M. Allman or Svlvester Lovelh
Buttermilk. Puttermilk for feeding stock only at our factory. Swindell Duos.
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