Marshall County Independent, Volume 4, Number 19, Plymouth, Marshall County, 22 April 1898 — Page 1

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Phjmtciaai in He loa. The meeting of the Marshall County Medical society was held at the ollice of Drs Horton and Aspinall Thursday aiternoon with Or. O. A. Rea in the chair and Dr. John 11. Wilson as secretary. The meeiing met promptly at 10 o'cJjck and proceeded to elect the fol lowing officers for the ensuing year Dr's T. A. Uorton, president; Luther Johnson, vice president; J . 11. Wilson secretary and treasurer. Board of Censors -Drs. Jacob Kazer, S. C. hornig, Geo. F. Wahl. Delegates to the meeting of the Indiana Mate Medical society to be held at Lafayette. .May rth and 6th Drs. N. ft Aspinall. A. C. Holt ndorff, L. D. Ely, Jacob Kaszer, H. C. Mephens. Dr. Abpinall was placed on the Domi nating committee of the State society. The following were appointed dele gates to the American Medical associ ation meeting to be held at Denver, .June 7th to 10th Drs. T. A. Uorton. Luther Johnson, Oeo. P. Wahl. Dr. C. 13. Steinen of Ft. Wayne, by invitation of the society, read a paper upon "Hare Complications of Fractures,' upon the rendering of which a vote ol thanks was taken by the soci ety. Dr. S C. Lonog, of Burr Oak, read a paper upon "Pneumonia" which wa freely discussed by Dr. Sternen and the members of the society ; and, upon lecommendatiou, Dr, Loring was requested to read the paper before the State society at Lafayette. The Hon. H.G. Thayer and J. W. Houghton, of the Board of Heaith, were present by invitation, and upon general consent of the ßuciety the degree of M. D. was conferred upon H. O. Thayer, who, upon receiving the same, responded in a very neat and ap propnate speech. Dr. Thayer stated that he agreed with Dr. Horton that If we could only keep the heart going we would not have any deaths. Mr. Houghton stated that he quite coincided with the remarks of Dr. Thayer, Hs he had often heard his old friend, Dr. HoUzendorf state that if he

could keep his patient warm he was all right. The president, Dr. Hea, in the name of the society, gave both gentlemen a cordial invitation to attend each meeting. Upon vote, Dr. A. Caple, of Maxinkuckee, and Dr. I, Hower, of Plymouth, were made members of the society. The meeting adjourned to meet in Plymouth July 14th.

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lion. 11. (J. Thayer, of Plymouth, discoursed very eloquently in the even ing in the Presbyterian church on "St. Caul's Journey to Home and Experience There." Mr. Thayer followed the scriptural narrative, making such ad ditions and comments as his own observations and experiences suggested and justified. He has made a thorough study of the subject, and, having traveled over these portions of Hurope through which Haul passed on his interesting journey, is thoroughly equipped for the edifying task which he has assumed. Mr. Thayer is a great admirer ofl'aul, and, being an extensive traveler, and withal diligent student and excellent speaker, invests the subject with entrancing interest, proving that his traveling has not been in vain, and that he has been of benefit to his felfellowmen by seeing for them, and learning many things which his leisure, ability and willingness to make himself useful enable hitn to impart as 111 the case of his lecture last evening. Mi. Thayer is an experienced speaker, having for years delivered addresses at public meetings of Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of l'ythias, and other secret organizations to which he belongs. He is a line after dinner speaker and has been prominent for years in business and political circles. He was the republican candidate for congress m 1HS4, and in 18i received the highest vote In this state as republican elector. The gentleman is well known and extremely popular throughout the Btate, especially in the northern portion. Laporte Daily Herald.

The Short Term Malter. The elect ion commissioners, Mat Reiser, J. W. Seiders and Will Leonard met at the ollice of the city clerk Friday afternoon, to consider the matter of permitting the names of candidates for the rnayorality short term to be placed on the tic'' jI. Mr. Keiser, democratic member was favorable, but the republican members opposed. Thus the va cancy in the mayor's ollice for the short term, was not recognized and the name of Jerry Blain as candidate on the democrat ticket was refused a place on the ticket. If the democrats take sufficient interest in the matter to insist upon their interpretation, they will be obliged

to usk a mandamus of Judge Capron. It is understood that this action of the majority on this committee, was based on the opinion of Att'y Oeneral Ket cham. This seems to be a repetition of the old "fourth ward" trouble, and pol itics will doubtless cut considerable figure in the settlement. It is to be regretted that men become so partisan as to encourage litigation and expense, when by common agreement both factions would fare equally well. This domineering spirit should be supplanted by conservatism and compromise.

ftnuud to I'av Spanish Obligation. In his able speech on the Cubaa question, Senator Turpie made the startling assertion and challenged its contradiction by any senator present that if the government of the United States, without lirst naving recognized the insurgent government, should invade the island of Cuba, dispossess the paniards and set up another government, either the government so set up or the United States would be bound by the law of nations for the payment of all Spanish obligations secured by a mortage on the customs revenues of the island. Senator Turpie holds any changes made to a country's form of government leaves intact whatever debts may rest on that country, no matter how great or burdensome. But when a colony revolts against the mother government and establishes and main tains its own independence it is absol ved from all debts of the parent government. There are differences of opinion as to this particular feature of the question, but Senator Turpi maintains that his argument rests upon a solid foundation and that it cannot be successfully controverted. -South Lend rimes. Harden brook To The r'ront. A reception was tendered Yern Hardeubrook in the Walkertou Athletic Club rooms on Thursday evening by about 3U of his Walkerton friends. The occasion was an expression of good will and friendly interest in behalf of Vern, prior to his leave taking for Boston where he will an into training

" o witn some of the of the noted athletes

of the east. Yern has a great many admirers in Walkerton and northern Indiana who believe that he is destined to reach the top of the ladder in the athletic world, and they no doubt have good reasons for the faith they manifest in him. The sociabilties of the evening were materially heightened by a line banquet followed by pleasing toasts from a number of the guests, to which response was made by Mr. Hardenbrook in a neat, appreciative little speech. The reception closed about 1 o clock.all being pleased with the quiet, pleasant sociabilities which the evening afforded. Walkerton Independent.

Kally Arouud the Flag.

Kuhn s hall was crowded Wednesday night with enthusiastic young men, old ones too; for the purpose ot organizing a military company. Col. George

Studebaker, of South Bend, was present

and gave a nice talk and stated the ob

ject of the meeting. Stirring addresses

were made by Mayor Johnson, Judge

Iless, Capt. Bailey and R. B. Oglesbee

Mayor Johnson was made chairman of

the meeting and R. B. Oglesbee, secre

tary. t ol. Studebaker was present, he

said, for the purpose of urging the se

lection of the very best men as otlicers.

stating that those selected for such positions must have a record frir honesty

and sobriety, and after they had been

seiecteo ne would forward the names

at once to Indianapolis and recommend

their appointment. John C. Capron was unanimously chosen captain, and will receive the appointment at once.

For lirst lieutenant there were a num

ber of names placed in nomination, as

follows: R. A. Harris, James W.'lhayer,

J. A. Shunk and Claud Fish. For sec ond lieutenant: Will Lankenau, Claud

Fish, Harry Corbin, Adolph Kuhn,

Charlie Fogle, A. White and R. Van

gilder. One name from each of the above class will be recommended for

those positions bv Col. Studebaker

after a thorough investigatioa as to

their titness. The roll now contains "

names and a mustering officer will ar

rive in a short time to muster them into the service. It is almost certain that this company will be ordered to report at Indianapolis in a few days for assignment to duty. ( 'ol. Studebaker was well pleased and predicted that company MM" would be an honor to the city of Plymouth, and to the great state of Indiana.

Haajr Years hi Prison. Thomas Fullerton was released from the state prison Tuesday after hav ing spent the best part of his life behind the grim walls of the local penal institute, having served eighteen years for manslaughter. Fullerton commit ted his crime at Columbia City. One night while returning from a dance, he became involved in a quarrcll with a companion and shot him. About four years ago Fullerton was released on parole, but he violated its terms by drinking and was brought back to serve his sentence out. He left Monday for his old home, but will return to this city in a few days, having secured employment here. Michigan City News.

The Evil of a Itad Pre. dut. The fact that the president's policy in spanish-Cuban matters has been largely directed by Mr llanna has led many conservative and reasoning people to fear that Mr. Lianna sees m a bad precedent an opportunity to turn a lew nimble mi'iious on his own ac couut and that of the venal crowd that surrounds him. This well grounded suspicion is made all the stronger by the manifestly strained elTort of Representative (irosvenor on the tloor of the house to show that there is a money deal'" behind the proposed rec ognition of Cuban independence, which the republican national platform avowed had been on nearly two years ago.

Lake Shore l-ot Itoltbcd. The ticket ollice in the Lake Shore depot at Laporte was entered about 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and robbed of a sum estimated at about 180. The bars in front of the ticket win dow in the ladies' room were pried out and then a small boy was shoved through the opening into the office. It was between train hours and no one was around that part of the building at that time. The cash drawer, containing about the sum mentioned, was rilled, but SIM" in the safe was uu touched.

R.-ort of Ladies' Aid Society. The Ladies' Aid Society, of the M E . church, at a recent meeting selected the following otlicers to serve for a term of one year: Mrs. M. J. Disher, Pres.. Mrs. C. T. Mattingly, 1st. Y. Pres.; Mrs. Henry Reynolds. 2nd. Y. Pres.; Mrs II A. Shambaugh, Sec; Mrs. J. G. Davis, Treasurer. For many years this society has been a very useful auxiliary of the church in

social and financial work. At the first meeting of the new year held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Lr. J. S. Martin, an elegant lunch was ser ved in honor of the retiring officers. A paper was read bv the pastor reviewing the history and works of the society for the past five years, during which Mrs. Rebecca Tiibbey has been the president Five years ago the last effort of the ladies had been successfully directed in cancelling the debt on the parsonage over the succsss of which they held a jubilee meeting. The great undertakings of magnitude under the presidency of Mrs. Tnbbey were the placing of the stone steps in front of the church and a stone walk on the prcperty, the cost beiug ever $300. More recently the carpeting of the church costing a like sum. The parsonage property has been cared for and many minor enterprises have been undertaken and completed. The history of the whole five years shows over $1,100 gathered and expended

for the benefit of the church in addition to the income of $300. derived from the rental of the expressoflice; $310 having been applied on the salary of pastors. Truly the new officers can enter upon their labors with the assurance of the constant sympathy and united help of a loyal corps of women whose service is appreciated by the church.

their quarreling, decided to settle their difference fcy fighting a duel and accordingly each selected a knife. While the clashing of sreel was resounding, grand child rushed between the combat ants and received a deep gash. Hostilities then ceased. The police wt. j not notified. Goshen Democrat.

Might You Are. Below is what the democrats said while assembled in convention in a lit tie town in Illinois, and it has the right ring: "Resolved, That we. democrats of Henry county, in con ventoin assembled, commend the action of the democraticleaders in congress in relation to the Cuban question. W7e believe in resenting the slaughter of American seamen by Spanish treachery, and the vindication of the national honor by peace if possible, by war if necessary, and in the vent of war we are neither democrats, populists, nor republicans, but Amen can citizens.'

Death of Samuel Notn, Uncle Samuel More died at his home in Plymouth late Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Moore had been sick for a long time, and his death was expected at any time. He was ninety years old,

and had been a citizen of Plvmnnth

for many years, and was recognized as

an honest, consciencious man He will

long be remembered by those who

knew him best.

The Till family. The Rock Band Concert Co. gave a

creditable entertaiment in the onera

house Wednesday night. They were

greeted with a fair sized audience which

seemed to appreciate the entertaiment. Nothing of the kind was ever before

seen in Plvmouth. and should th

Reck Band" ever return to our city

they will be greeted with a crowded house.

Fruit it All Right. Tree fruit, apparently, was not much

injured by the frosts as the peach, plum,

cherry, pear and apple trees are getting

full of bloom. Small fruit is leafing.

Strawberries did not winter well be

cause of the drouth in the fall. Sprine

farm work is late, and the rains stopped

plowing; some corn ground has been

broken, and gardening progressed on'v

slowly. Trees are leafing. Stock

well and healthy,

I.Hporte Klondike Party Safe. M. H. Marsten, formerly city editor of the Laporte Herald, who with J. W. Davis, of Laporte, and two other young men are in the rush to the Klondike, writes that his party was within two milt-s of the great avalanche which caused the death of nearly a hundred people in the Chilkoot Pass April 3d. Marsten says that they stopped to rest over Sunday upon the advice of a guide and that Sunday forenoon the accident occurred. Had they not heed ed the guide they might have been lsot. Mr. Marsten says that he helped to dig out twenty-six bodies.

M r. Cleveland' New Portraits. Mrs. Cleveland recently had a new set of phothograph8 taken, the first time she has been photographed since leav ing the White House, and has given them to Mr. Bok, wiih permission to publish them in The Ladies' Home Journal, where they will be publicly seen for the first time. The set also includes the first authoritive photographs pub (ished of the new Princeton home of the Clevelands.

PUht with Knives. An account of a tragic battle comes from residents on Third street who were yesterday given a very exciting dramat ic episode. A man and his wife who have for some time been noted fur

TIPPECANOE. John J. Yangundy and family, of

Plymouth, visited relatives here last

Sunday.

Charles Hudson, of Mentone, was in

town last Monday looking after his

property interests.

Leonard Swoverland has purchased

Mrs. Mahala Rhodes' dwelling prop

erty and has moved into it. We un

derstand he will conduct a barber shop.

Charles Jordan, of Mentone, is here

attending his father, Wayne Jordan,

during his sickness.

Charles S. Elliott, after a visit of a

few days with his family and relatives,

has returned to his duties as operator at Kokomo, John II. Patch has packed his house hold goods and gone to Rockford, 111., where he has secured employment. His family will follow in a few days. Samuel Folta has moved his family to

Bourbon, and lives with his daughter Mrs. Jesse Gunn. Frank Flory and Will Yernett and familiea, visited relatives in Polk township over Sunday. Charles M. Walker has built a neat porch to his dwelling house and has had his dwelling painted, which adds to its appearance, William H. Taylor is building a new barn on his farm southwest of town. Last Wednesday while M. Jordan was splitting wood he came very near splitting his foot with the ax. It is an ugly wound and will lay him up for a few weeks. Augustus Cooper and Lula May Allen were united in holy matrimony March 28. May their fondest Lopes be realized as they pass through this unfriendly world. Wayne Jordan has moved into John Fatnck's house and David Phebus has moved into the house vacated by Jordan. Hiram Horn and David Harrington atteuded quarterly meeting at Mt. Olive, east of Plymouth last Saturday. Frank Spera, the Handle factory pro prietor, has moved his family to this place, and the machinery will be moved in a few days. Michigan City has her new base ball club already in firm shape rnd will go after the state championship.