Marshall County Independent, Volume 4, Number 52, Plymouth, Marshall County, 9 December 1898 — Page 1

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County Independent PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, FjKIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1898. Vol. 4. No. 52.

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Bargains

Extraordinary.

Special for Saturday. Saturday we place on sale a Special Lot of Men's Overcoats and Men's and Boys' Suits (long pants.) Tbese are first class suits and overcoats all wool, too.

They are in broken sizes this our reason for this great sacrificing sale. Men's Overcoats, formerly sold for a $7 to $10, on sale from Saturday, P4fö Men's Overcoats, formerly sold for $6.50 to $10, on sale from Saturday, fr at $2.50 to VU Men's and Boy's Suits (long pants) formerly sold for $7 to $10, on sale from Saturday $35" Come while this selection is large and be convinced of this great bargain.

Ball & Carabin

PLYMOUTH, IND.

SHOOTING AT KOKOlo

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You Can Buy a Suit or an Overcoat as cheap now as you can a month from now so it's to your advantage to buy now and get 30 days wear free. We are making very close prices on all overcoats and winter suits, and a guarantee goes with each and every Roberts-Wicks garment we sell. Only a few of those $3-98 Overcoats left. Come early while we have your size. Exceptional values in heavy, cotton, ribbed, all-wool and woolfleeced Underwear. Everything desirable in Caps and Gloves is shown here.

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Frank VIehi n Tiavllue Man. Fatally Wounded by Ferry Hums. Kokomo, Dec. . Frank Mehan, traveling salesman and packing-room superintendent of ths Kokomo silverwara company, was fatally ehot at f o'clock last night by IVrry Horns, a dairyman, who charged Mehan with criminal intimacy with his wife. A few months ago Burns sold his dairy and went West and bought a farm expecting to move his family there. On his return he found Mehan at his wife's home. fie borrowed a rille and met Mehan coming out of the door and opened tire. He missed the second time and Mehan exclaimed: "You are a bad shot; try it again." Hums shot the third time and Mehan fell mortally wounded, the bullet entering his breist a half-inch from the heart. Hums gave himself up and went to jail crying. Burn's wife is a handsome woman, thirty rive years of age. She witnessed the shoot ing and tried to prevent her husband from committing the act. While Hums was absent from the city she kept boarders and Mehan boarded with her part of the time. The victim of the tragedy is a single man, thirty years old. He came from Oswego, N. Y., and formerly conducted the New York City show-room for the silverware factory of Oswego.

Death of Frank Seniler. The passing away of Frank Semler Monday was a shock to the community. His illness was of but brief duration and many of his friends did not know of his sickness when his deah was announced. The fatal malady was malarial fever. Mr. Semler came to Marshall county about seven years ago, and since that time has lived on the old Lawrence homestead on the banks of Twin Lakes. His wife was Amanda Semler the daughter of Conrad Lawrence. During his brief stav in Marshall county he has gatherei about him as many friends as most men wauld in a life time. He belonged to the lnde pende'it Order of Forresters and held the oflice of chaplain in that lodge when he died. His friternal brothers were present at his funeral in a body. The last service were held at the Trinity church, two miles west, tomornesday at 10 o'clock. From thence his body was laid away in the Stringer grave yard. Rev. Newman of the German Evangelical church, of which the deceased was a member, officiated.

Kohher Loot a Safe. The private bank of Chadwick Horsburg & Co., at Pleisant Lake, near Auburn, was robbed Thursday night of oyer SI, 000. Five men drove into town after dark, broke open the bank door, wrapped the night watchman in a blanket and tied him to a post. Three of the men then turned their attention to the safe and the others looted the company's store. Besides the bankers' money, special desosua amounting to several hundred dollars and the postmaster's money and stamps were taken from the safe. Everything of value about the store, including revolvers, knives, jewlery and overcoats, was loaded into the wagon. The robbers drove north at full speed with a dozen citizens in pursuit. The chase was given up near Angola. Later an armed posse was formed and bloodhounds put on the scent.

Alienated Attention. John F. Hrockman was a preacher at North Webster, Ind. Hiram Hitter's wife was a member of his church. Hitter and his wife occasionally had a tight, and Hitter was jealous. His wife I'm illy left bim, and he sued Hrockman, charging hat he alienated her affections. The jury found that Hrockman had not caressed Hitter's wife, but that he had caused her to cease loving Hitter, and pit seed judgment against him for $800, which was affirmed by the appellate court.

not mean to be understood as assuming that they are not good men. They are good men, but good men do not always make good senators not by considerable. Beveridge has youth and a remarkable and brilliant gift, but that is the sum total of his equipment. Posey is a solid fellow a eplendid fellow, and that is all. Steele is a politician of more or less ability and that is ail. Hanly says himself th it he is made of first class senatorial material, but a very few agree with him. Mount is so utterly weak that, as a senator he would please no one save himself and Senator Fairbanks. Judge Tavlor is one of the ablest, cleanest men in :he state, and he is of fair senatorial timber.

OLD SCHKMK KKVA.M I'KD,

Truancy Law. To compel truants to go to school, last year, cost the state $35,544.61. There were 237 truant oilicers, and they were paid on an average of I ','. apiece. The secretary of the state board of charities reports that 32,000 children were added to the school attendance by the law, and that $15,800.23 was paid to help these children. The board indorses the law and recommends a few minor changes in it. The senatorial AnulrAiitM. The Indianapolis Snn in speaking of the senatorial contest says: Judge Tay lor, alone possesses those elements that we like to believe are necessary to a successful and able United States senator, la saying this we do

Death of Ir. J. S. Baker. Dr. J. S. Baker died Sunday morning at h.s home in Fast Fly mouth. The cause of his death is stated to be consumption although he had a complica

tion of diseases. For the pa6t six months he had bten sinking rapidly. His once corpulent body thinned away into a shadow. He described his sickness as the spirits endeavoring to melt away his body until it was strong enough to overleap the bonds of llesh and become tree. Dr. Baker was a remarkab'e man. He was illiterate, but extremal) shrewd and managed to amass considerable worldly wealth. He bears a state, and lor that matter an interstate notoriety as a clarivoyant. Indeed, some of the things he did in this line were quite wonder! ul. His otlice was alwayR crowded with patrons, who sometimes came from a great distance to interview him. He has worked out several criminal complications of importance and with marvelous ability. He claims to have been in the employ of the U. S. secret service tor a number of years. It is true that a few of the most promi nent business men of Plymouth were in the habit of consulting him regularly. Many of the country people had implicit faith in him, and some believe that he will manifest his presence after death. Let that be as it may, ho at one time said that he expected to re tain every faculty and power in death which he possessed in life, besides gain ing a superabundance of spiritual power. To him eternity was but a continuation of life, such as we experience on earth, but on a higher plane. No man possessed more friends han he. During his protected illness his house was crowded with friends and his larder filled with savory and deli cious presents. He was 06 years old when he died. In the year 18VU he rirst came to Plymouth and established himself in the rooms over Speishoffer's saloon, where he was to be found until within a few months of his death. The funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The ceremony was held at the house.

Attempt to Work the "Trading Stamp" A t. IreHeil iu New Outer Garments, on Merchants. Last week a couple tinely dressed, smooth talking individuals arrived in the city and visited a number of merchants and endeavored to induce them to take stock in the "B. A EL Trading Association." Hight here it may be well to state that it is the old, worn out "trading stamp" scheme worked over and revarnished the scheme by which several merchants in Wabash have had their lingers burned once or twice. The"B. & H. association" agree to put a number of canvassers in the country and by sounding 'he praises of the merchants who swallow their bait, increase their business at least one-third. Stamp books are scattered broadcast. The merchants are supplied with tickets which are to be posted in the books presented by customers on each purchase. The customer receives four per cent of the purchase money back at the end of

the year, while the "B. ft H. Trading association" receives one per cent. On the face of the proposition it looks as

though the merchants were to pay five per cent on their increased trade. Hut that is not the case. Fvery person who buys goods of any merchant using the "B. & 11. Trading association" scheme is entitled to bo; ks, rnd everybody presenting books is entitled to stamps rep. resenting the four per cent rebate. Thus if a merchant now does a business $150,000 -i year, and his business is increaeed $50,000, he pays out to the MB. and li. Trading association" and to his patrons as rebate on their purchases live per cent on $200,000, or the neat little sum of 810,000, provided all books are tiled and presented to the bank for payment. It is a well known fact that a great number of the books and stamps will be lost, some customers will trade for a month or two, and then move to some other locality and stamps will be lost by the merchant. All these moves will be water on the wheel of the B. ft H. t rading association," as they are to be paid for all (he books, and stamps must be accounted for, and in the end the one per cent which the association was to receive is increased to about three per cent. 'The B. and H. Trading association" has been condemned by all trade journals, newspapers and merchants where ever it has been tried. Some of the Wabash merchants have had experience with such advertising schemes. In every instance they haye had hold of the hot end of the poker, and it is hoped that they will let the old worn out trading book scheme severely alone.- Wabash Plain Dealer. The Independent is informed that the gentlemen referred to above, expect to begin business in this city soon, and the Plain Dealer article is reproduced at the request of several business men.

tions which have aided in their election. There are very few papers who value

the county officer's "thank you" when he persistently carries the business to a competitor.

A Brilliant Affair. The Eastern Star meeting in our city Tuesday was one of the most brilliant occasions of its kind ever held in our city. Twenty-five members from South Bend chapter were present and nearly as many came over from Bourbon. Nearly the entire home chapter turned out to greet their guesti. Husbands, brothers and other masculine relation were represented in great numbers. One of the cardinal even's of the day was the initiation of Mrs. Emma Hhodes. The stereoptican with its beautiful effects figured in the ordeal. The confenng of the degree by the Plymouth chapter No. 26 elicited praise from the Grand officers present as well as the visitors. After the initiation Mrs. Mary L. M. Thayer, Worthy Matron, introduced several of the of

ficers who addressed the audience. Those who spoke appear as follows: Grand Worthy Matron, Mrs. Lizzie Smytl.e; Grand Associate Matron, Mrs. Gardiner. Grand State Secretary, Mrs. Nettie Pansford; Past Grand Patron, H. G. Thayer; Worthy Matron of South Bend Chapter, Mrs. Fink; Grand State Marshal, Daniel McDonald. At six o'clock the assembly repaired to Hill's hall, where a delectable banquet was served. The evening's session was divided into two parts. Business was first attended to, and then the hall was turned over to the South Bend chapter, who occupied the re&t of the evening with their iloral work. They received Mattering commen' from every quarter.

G. A. K. Kle-t OthVerH. At a meeting of Miles Tibbetts Post G. A. li Monday night, the following officers were elected: Commander, W. W. Keliy. Senior Vice-Com., Elijah Emerson. Junior Vice Com., L. Tanner. Sergeant, Dr. O. A. Hea. Chaplain, Dwight L. Dickinson. Officer of the lay. Joseph Bennett. O l cer of the Guard, Smith Pomeroy. Quartei master, l.zra Barnhill.

GhilM ,!,.. i-. At two meetings recently held by the Altar Guild of the St. Thomas parish the following officers were elected: President, Miss Maggie Steckman; 1st Vice-pres., Mrs. Minnie Soice; 2d Vicepres., Miss Sybilla Koch; Secretary, Mies (iertrude Soice; Treasurer, Miss Ida Klinger. A reception will be tendered to the new officers at the home of Miss Gertrude Soice on the regular day for their meeting

DQE8 Ol NTY PRINTING FOK $1.

Forty-Kight Yearn in one Pulpit. Dr. II. L. Vanuuys Sunday preached his forty-sixth anniversary sermon as pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of Goshen. He was the church's first pastor, and this was his first and only pastorate. lie has served his church longer than any other pastor now living in Indiana.

Woodmen of tlie Voi-lt Kl:t. Monday night the Woodmen of the World held a meeting, well attended, in which they chose the following officers: Council Commander, Mr. Pomeroy; Ad visa! Lieutenant, Mr. Morill; Banker, Mr. Hightly; Clerk, Tom Walk er. Dent met ive Kirn at I'' rank ton, I nil The Commercial block at Frankton, Ind., containing six business houses and an opera house, was burned Monday. The loss will be 100,000. Newton Wallace was killed and Daniel Bradley fatally hurt.

Such Price May Rule Ik Other Counties. The awarding of the advertising and priuting of Tipton county, Ind., to the lowest bidder. Thursday, sets a precedent in this line in this state. It has always been the rule to award the same to fie party organ by the party in pow, er. At the November election Flijah Perry, republican, was elected auditor on the pledge that he would let the printing to the lowest bidder. There were four bids. The Tribune, Independent, and the Dispatch, populist, each made a cut of 80 per cent from the rate fixed by law. J . 0. Hehymer of the Times, democratic, olfered to do the work free of charge, and M. W. Pershing of the Bepublican Advocate, In his bid agreed to take it at ö per cent less than the lowest bid. The auditor, being a republican, discriminated in the two latter bids in favor of the Advocate, making a money stipulation of 91, however, to make the transaction legal. So Editor Pershing will print stationery and publish legal notices for the next year, amounting to probably 4,000, for $1. He gives a bond for the faithful performance of the work. Such conditions iu Tipton county have come because of the fact that one of the papers there was so hoggish as to insist that it be given the whole of the county printing, notwithstanding the fact that another paper of its political inclination had an equal right for recognition. Had the greedy publication consented to a fair division of the public business, the county printing might at present be a source of income to each publication, but its stubbornness has made the county work a burden instead. It is only a question of time until the same conditions will prevail in other counties, unless county officers take matters into their own hands and make an equitable division of the county printing between the publica-

IMiysiriaas Keaolute. At the regular meeting of the members of the Marshall County Physicians Business Association held at the office of Drs. Horton ft Aspinall, Dec, 2, 1898, on motion it was unanimously resolved by the members of the association, that the attention of the druggists of Plym

outh, Ind., be called to section 8 of the

medical act of Marci 8th, 1897, towit: The State of medical registration and examination will construe the law to mean that no person can under any circumstance prescribe for or furnish medical assistance to those suffering from disease, injury or deformity, except in unquestioned cases of "counter prescribing" by druggists and against all who in any way assume the rights or functions of a physician. Also, Whereas, The attention of the association has frequently been called to numerous violations of the above law, it has been resolved that from and after this date a repetition of such violation by any one will be investigated and the accused dealt with as may be decided by the association. Also, Whereas, Un account of ths many complaints made by different members of this association of the practice of some druggists relilling prescriptions without an order from the physician writing the same, it was unanimously resolved by the association that such practice on the part of druggists is deemed reprehensible and will not be tolerated from this on, consicering the said practice not only a betrayal ot con Qdtaee placed in the druggist by the physician, but also sufficient reason for thediscontinuanceof further patronage. And it was also resolved to present a copy of these resolutions to each druggist, and a copy to each newspaper for publication.

N. B. Aspinall. M. D.

J. W. Smith. M. D. Com

A. C. U OETZENDORF, M. D.

l.r- Work. The prospects for employment are becoming brighter and brighter. The N ovelty is the recipient of an immense order from the Western Wheel Works of Chicago. This one order is for 100,000 plain rims which added to the 60,000 pair already under contract is a practical insurance of work to many unimployed of Plymouth. The company wants their rims at the rate 01 2,000 a day. At present the Novelty is turning out 0,(0 guards every week. This demands no small amount of labor but with the present order business will b enlivened under their roof.

M. ImUmi K. I . I'.lect Officers The St. Boniface K. U. societyjelected officers at its regular meeting last Monday night. The result was as follows: President, Conrad Bergman; Vice 1 'resident, John E. Bergman ; Corresponding Secretary, (ieo. Nagei; Finance Secretary, Andrew Wade; English Hecord Keeper, W. ü. Hendricks; per acclamation Treasurer, Adam Hall; Marshal, John Hahr; Banne Carrier, Frank Huba Sr.; Assistants, '"rank lluba Jr., Jos. Hendricks; Trustee, H. Keller.