Marshall County Independent, Volume 5, Number 9, Plymouth, Marshall County, 10 February 1899 — Page 1

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rshaH CoMety tadepeedee A. 16 Vol. 5. PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. No. 9.

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The remarkably successful business had in the sixty days just passed has left an enormous quantity of Remnants and Odds and Ends in every department. We have placed these articles on a separate table and marked them way down below cost.

Overcoat Sale. Preparatory to taking stock which will be February 1st, we will make exceptionally low prices on every Overcoat in stock.

While the stock is not entirely complete, there is yet a very good assortment remaining.

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Public Sale! Notice Is hereby given that we will sell at Public Ha e at our place of business, on West Jefferson street, between Lnke Krle ami Vaudalla Railroads, every 313 diys out of every year, the following rro;erty: Standard SaudProof Skein Farm Wagons, alt sizes, at a very low price, with one year gu'janee attached to every wagon. Farmer's Handy Wagon, best on the market. $35.0ti. We furnish ail kinds of V hide Wheels at living price. We are build era of City Trucks. Iieliverv Wagons. Milk Wagons. Piano and Organ Wagons; in fact, we feel safe In saying that we can till all orders to our line of business, us we employ nly expert workmen. We do no piece work, but employ all our mechanics by the day which assures the best workmanship. All kinds of painting and trimming done at a very low price Our painting is all brush wo k ; we do no dipping. We do general repairing. P ur new shoes (best) $1 00. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call, be convinced. Hill & Ringgenberg. Proprietors of Plymouth Wagon Works, West Jefferson Street, Plymouth. Ind. In connection with our place of business I have opene-1 up an Exchange Mill. I have placed in a full set of feei grinders I am prepared to grind all kinds of Feed and Co n Meal. Farmers, bring me your wheat. I will give vou flour In exchange. 1 handle nothing but first grade of flour. W. D. HILL, Wedding Bls. The doable wedding at the Catholic church Tuesday, was succeFsfully carried oat. A large number of relati? es and interested friends were present at the ceremonies. Both couples will lire out of Marshall county. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hoover expect to make their home at Monterey. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Holloway will lire at Chicago. The parents of Mrs. Hoover, nee Kate Richards, gave a reception, a grand supper and a dance in hor.or of her and her husband today at Wolf Creek. Miss Molter'a iarents entertained her and their new son in law at the old homestead in the country. The latter couple will ppend a few days here, and then remore to Chicago where Mr. Holloway has a profitable position in con section with the railroad.

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m IIB IS A SMOOTH SWINDLER. lie Claim to be a Ladleit' Home Journal and New York World Agent. Goshen Times: The police here have been advised to be on the lookout for a man who gives his name as II. E. Moran and who represents himself to be solicitor for the New York World and Ladies' Home Journal. He collects subscriptions in advance and makes advertising contracts with merchants, always getting a hold of all the cash that he possibly can. He last appeared at Battle Creek and swindled the unsuspecting. According to last report he is headed in this direction. Battle with Sheep Killing Dogs. The Lagrange Standard says four dogs got into Albert Preston's ilock of two hundred fat sheep, Tuesday. He ran out to drive them off, but two of the dogs holding on to the sheep they had caught, be attacked the two dogs with his penknife, the only weapon he bad, cut their throats, killing one instantly and so wounding 'he other he died. In the melee, though, one of the dogs bit him severely in the wrist. 11 rao the two other dogs to their homes in town where it is expected they will be disposed of by their owners. Nearly a dozen sheep were injured, two of thmfatally. Although he did good work he thinks he will avoid a penknife fight with dogs hereafter. Vandalla Earning-. The estimated gross earnings of the Terre Haute & IndiaLapolis railroad aid leaped lines for the month of January were $207,088.74, an increase of 845 050 49 over the co-responding month of the previous year. The estimated earnings of the Te re Haute & Loganpport were 85,426.12. an increase of $(5,061.03. American carbon company, Nnblesville, has secured I he contract for 1,400,000 carbot.s to be supplied Greater New York for the next two years.

FARMERS INSTITUTE.

THE INSTITUTE OPENED WITH A FAIR ATTENDANCE. Mayor Jones Welcomes Thetn to tbe City-Some Able Papers Read which Presented Thoughts of Practical Value to all Tillers of the Soil. The Farmer's institute opened Wed nesday with an attendance of about one hundred. Chairman Vanguilder called the meeting to order and the program was entered upon immediately. Rev. Thornberry pronounced the invocation which was eloquent md well suited to the occasion. Mayer Jones then stepped to the front and gave the address of welcome. He attenmpted nothjng out of his line but talked on the political moves of the past year showing what an effect they had on agriculture. He pointed out that the exports had been abnormal during the past few years and warned the farmers of tendencies now at work to make it normal. In the meanwhile he wove in a neat and compact history of the AngloHispacian war touching with patriotic ardor upon Manila and Santiago. Tbe next number on the program was a response from Peter Heim but owing to an unfortunate illness he was not there to take his part. Mr. Geo. Jenkins, of Newton county, came forward with his paper, "Aids to Success la Farmers Institutes." The paper was thoughtful and contained good advice throughout. Often times he would ceaee reading and give an ex tern poraneous opinion or explanation, or an illustration of some part of the subject matter. This served to dispel all monotony which is often fouLd when lone papers are read. He touched upon things required for a farmer to be successful. In the first place he must have a general agricultural education. Most farmers can not afford to take such a course in college. Judicious reading, and above all the institute, must be substituted for such a course. To be in every way a successful farmer one must know the best mode of harvesting and marketing; he must have a knowledge of different soils and the el ements which produce them. He should keep in mind the competition in other 6tatep, in other countries too. He should watch carefully the market reports of Siberia, of India, of the Argentine lie P'iblic in South America and learn to estimate therefrom whether wheat and other products will be high or low next year; governing his own farming there by. vVhether successful or not depend on his ability to solve these problems. Thesuccess of the institute must de pend upon several things, some of which are enumerated: 1. Oflicers must influence farmers to attend. It is sad when one must speak to empty chairs, when tbe infermation given is invaluable and means dollars to any tiller of the soil. 2. The program should be suitable. Subjects should be of general interest. Ladies should receive recognition. a. The workers' and topics assigned should be suited to each other. Do not put any one on the program because be has an almighty lot of gab. Consider what he is capable of doing. b. Do not neglect the placing of young farmers on the program. 3. Have the meeting place well lighted and comfortable. 4. Advertise the meeting. Use the newspapers, talk it, avail yourselves of posters and programs by the hundreds. 5. Farmers should carry a note book and pencil; otherwise some of the best information you get is lost. 7. Keep perfect order. Each speaker should make himself heard. 8. Co-operate with the town. If town people restrain themselves from your institute do not harbor resentment but invite them in. 9. Toe press, minis' ers, school teach ers, etc., should be cordially welcomed and invitr d to do their share. 10. Organize local agricultural socio ties. At the close of the address Chairman Vangilder cal'ed for remarks. Robert Erwin arose and emphasized the last proposition concerning the organization of local societies. His ex perience was that they not. only helped the institute from the mental side, but fostered sociability and created a kind, neighborly feeling toward one another. At 1:30 Wednesday afternoon a large audience was in attendance at the Farmers Institute. No time was lost in proceeding with the program. The paper entitled ( 'orn Culture from Seed to Crib" was a worthy essay and was bria.f ull of useful hints. Those who

followed the advice of Geo. Jenkins by supplying themselves with note bocks were busily engaged with their pencils while Mr. Shakes held the floor. After

he resumed his seat a general discussion followed. Mr. Dolpb, Mr. Morgan and Mr. Jenkins made remarks layiDg stress upon the fact that good peed is the first essential to good corn crop. Mr. Johnsen speke at some length on the preparation of the seed bed. Mr. Erwin, of Bourbon, told how important it was to keep moisture in the ground. The best time to select seed is in tbe fall of the year. It should be dried thoroughly to prevent freezing of the germ. When the ardor of discussion had abated, Miss Josie Stafford gave her recitation entitled "Wh He Wouldn't Sell the Farm,' and received a heavy round of applause as she retired to her chair. Jos Bryan, of Argos, read a paper on "The Best Method of Making and Applying Manure." His ideas were practical and were presented in a clear, concise manner. Exceptions were taken by Mr. Erwin and Mr. Lowery that his methods were two expensive and required an over abundance of labor. Mr. Dolph was in favor of Mr. Bryan's method of gathering manure into rowt but thinks it should be scattered instead of distributed into heaps. Various others held tbe floor. Cal Shakes, D. B. Johnson, John McFarlin, C.T.Mat tingly,Jerry Hiledebrand, and Mr. Jen kins jr., made interesting remarks. The institute was adjourned about four o'clock. Chairman Vangilder appoint ed two committees however before ad journment. Committee on resolutions: C. W. Shakes, A. W. Dolph, J. A. McFarlin, C. Cumming8, Robert, Erwin. Committee on nominations: David Walter, Eli Milner, Harmon Knoblock, Chas. Hies, Robert Erwin, John Cooper, A. N. Yost, Jicob Zumbaugb, L E. Sar ber, Leroy Evans. EVENING SESSION. The evening session of the institute was a decided success in every way. The opera bouse was crowded with an interested and appreciative audience. The three nnmbers render d by the Mozart club were ptrticularly tine and were given in a way which ought to make 11 mouth proud of the talent and enterprise of her ladies. That the audience appreciated them waBevidenc ed by tbe enthusiastic applause which made it necessary for them to respond in encore though they were averse to lengthening the already full program. The recitation by Mrs. A. C. Roberts was well selected and well given. It made every one decide to be less harsh and fault finding. The paper by J. A. McFarlin on "The ProGt in Farming Compared with the Business of Other Classes at the Ratio of Capital Invested" contained more good things than one is often likely to hear in a ten minute paper. He showed that to the farmer who thinks and toils, the profit is sure to come. His bank illustration was an apt one. In it he showed bow the farm is the farmer bank, and his checks on it, like those of the business man drawn on the banks of the ci'y, will be honored only while he continues to make deposits. Always drawing out and putting nothinr in soon leads to dishonored checks. Mr. Mcr arJin would also have the farmer give time and attention to the breeding a id rearing of the best domestic animals and not expect profit from scrubs: He is progressive in all lines and would have his farmers educated. He called attention to the fact that the number of young men leaving the farm for city life out number those going from city to farm about twenty or thirty to one. He believes this is due to false early training. Tbe city boy gets his idea of the farm and farmers from Si Plunkard's band and from the shiftless loafers on the street corners who stay in the country. The farmer boy too often has the lawyer and doctor pointed out to him as the highest ideals. He brought out one point wmcn needs no com-1 ment and that is our present President, both our senators, our governor and our representatives all were reared on the farm. And be gave the patriotic spirit a chance to ooze out in applause by add ing that the farm occasionlly produces an admiral like Dewey. The paper by Albert Hume, one of our own boys who is preparing himself in Purdue University to be a farmer in tbe best sense of the word, was to tbe point and well given. It is to these young men who make farming a business and are willing to give their time and energies to the study of it as a profession, that we look for tbe future of the farmer and the Farmers' Institute. The short talk by D.U. Johnson, of Morgan county, on "Social Standing of the Farmer and How to Better It," was well received He put the greatest emphasis on good roads as the means of 1

betterment. It is the means of uniting ! country and city because it leads to j country mail delivery, electric car lines ; and telephones. Then he would have

tie farmer love his calhrg and not make bis children dissatisfied by an eternal striving to be able to rent the farm and move to town. The duet by the Misses Yockey was one of the pleasant featurts of tbe program. The young ladies have a talent which they should certainly prize highly NOTES. Thursday's session was not well attended, but the zeal of those present did not abate. Herbert Patton's violin solo was listened to with breathless attention. The execution and delivery were superb. The talk given by D. B. Johnson on " How I Grow a Paying Wheat Crop Each Year," was full of information. An animated discussion followed, led by M. Lowry. Mr. Johnson believes in early planting, and a frequent culti vation of ground prior to its sewing Best of seed should be secured and the ground should be in proper condition. Wm. Erwin, of Bourbon, read a paper on " Stock," which, as a matter o course, was good, lie treated upon the different varieties and described the care, diseases, provisions, which might be held in reference to each. The discussion whijh followed was confined mostly to the feeding of hogs and sheep rrank Brooke sang "Mona" with an instrumental accompaniment by Mrs Chas. Drummond. The song is beau tiful in itself, and was rendered in voice which gave the poetry and music full justice. A very few minutes were employed in the election of oflicers at the opening of the afternoon session. E. S. Freese of Twin Lakes, was elected president and V. A. Lidecker, secretary. Mr. Dolph's discussion on "What Forage Crop Will Tide Us Over Drought, was able. He first advo cated a full haymow of hay, and next advised the sewing of Rape plant SALARIES OF STATE OFFICERS. Representative Roots Has a New Bill Some of lis Provisions. Representative Roots has prepared a bill fixing new salaries for state officers which is expected to create a stir. The following table shows present sal tries and salaries proposed in the Roots bill Present Troposed Sa a v. Salary Governor $5,000 Secretary of state 0,500 Treasurer of state 6,500 Auditor of state 7.500 Attorney general 7,500 Supreme court clerk 5,000 Reporter supreme court. 4,000 Supt. public instruction. 2,500 Supreme judges, each.. . 4,500 Appellate judges, each.. 3,750 Supreme court librarian 1,800 S5.000 5.000 5,000 ,0U0 6,000 5,000 5,000 3,500 6,000 5.000 1,800 Harness Identified Before Reeves. A large crov? gathered in the oüice of Justice Reeves Tuesday to see Albert Weber identify the harness which P. I Grube bought of a man in Starke county. Mr. Weber identified the harness so thoroughly that not the least shadow of a doubt remains but what it is his. Mr. Grube was reluctant about giving it up and made ßevera statements in emphatic language which will not well bear repeating in print. He thinks it an injustice; and the injustice is made doubly burden some because he does not have distinct recollections of the man whom he bought it of and consequently can not hope to recover any of its value. It is not known whether Mr. Weber will carry the cse any farther or not. He certainly can gain nothing but sat isfaction in so doing. Death of Elijah Robinson. Elijah Robinson, the postmaster of Tyner, died at his home Monday eve ning about 6:30. His death was brought about by a bronchial trouble with which he had been a constant sufferer for years. His actual confinement lasted about four weeks. Mr. Robinson was one of the best citizens of the county. His death will be a source of great regret. He leaves in this world besides a host of friends, his family, consisting of his wife and four sons. The funeral took place Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. a d was conducted under the auspices of the K. O. T. M. Services at the M. E. church. A Death oC Mrs. John, Casad. ' x Tuesday came the news that Mary Casad, wife of John Casad of Knox, had died. Her two sisters Mrs. Outcalt and Mrs. LaBrash of this city were at the bedside at the time of death. Mrs. Casad was well known in Plymouth having resided here a number of years. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the public at large.

EPISCOPAL SESSION.

CONVOCATION OF THE NORTHERN DEANERY OF INDIANA. This Meeting Is Preliminary f the Orranlaation or a Diocese In the North Part of the State-Labors Opened Tneeday Night with Sermon by Ber. W. M. Baufll of South Bend The Convocation of the Northern Deanery of the Diocese of Indiana began at the St. Thomas Episcopal church Tuesday night and continued for a three days' session. This meeting is preliminary to the organization of a dioceee in the north part of the state, which is to be consumated on April 25th and 26th of this year. The Convocation began its labors Tuesday with a sermon by tbe Rev. F. M. Banfil of the St. James church at outh Bend. Wednesday's session opened at 7:30 a. m. with the celebration of the holy tommunion, followed at 10 o'clock by services conducted by the Rev. J. II. McKenzie, Ph, D. of the Howe school at Lima. A conference of the bishop and clergy was held just before the noon hour. That afternoon a business session was held after which papers were read by Rev. Walter Scotr, of St. John's church, at Bristol, on "The Relation of Rectors to Scattered Extra-Parochial Church People," and by Rev. E. B. Stockton, of the St. James church at Goshen on "What Standard Instruction, Additional to the Church Catechism Should bo Given to All Children." These papers were followed by an address by Stuart McKibben.of South Bend on "The Nature and Need of a Constitution of the Church." The services on Wednesday evening were not largely attended. Bishop White was tbe speaker and chose for his subject "Go ye into all the world," words which we instantly recognized as our Savior's. The sermon was clear and burning with enthusiasm. A summary appears as follows: We should do our best to instill others with the love of Jesus Christ. One purpose of true religion is to disseminate. Creation and mission are co-existent. We are famaliar with the feeling experienced when we know of some one or something that has a purpose, but cannot perform it. When we see e great 6hip, ready to brave the sea strong and beautiful lies day after day in the harbor with out any sign of emoke from the pipes, or life on the deck, we are Glied with the feeling that something is wrong. The 6chool where nothing is learned fills us likewise with unrest. And comparison may be carried to tbe man. We may enjoy our religion but we should not make it exclusive. The purpose of religion is to spread and when conditions are present for its spreading and it does not spread something is wrong. As long as our neighbors have hearts, souls, paesions, they are open to the incursion of religion, and the churchman who stands by and idly views the other, is like the ship in tbe harbor. He has a purpose but he remains idle. There is something wrong. In a recent debate, c oncerning the uniting of two churches he, the Bishop, heard a man remark" We can not unite them. The people will not mix.:' Loooking at the speaker tbe Bishop asked "Which of the churches have got a monopoly on Heaven?" When a church places herself as some thing exclusive and refuses to mingle she has prostituted herself. Such a church is not worthy of the name. A missionary church is a mingler. No church can justify itself in inactivity. Who does not believe in foreign missions? God sent his only Son as a missionary to this world. Paul the apostle and the early disciples visited foreign countries. Should they have stayed at home and done charity there? Martin was educated and had all the possibilities of wealth and power before him but he gave his life to the sav age people of the east. Livingtone might have lived in luxury ia England but he chose to penetrate the dark continent and plant the cross where it bad never been. Christ's command was not only to have missions but "Go ye into all the world." The new diocese which has been cre ated, consisting of this parish and nineeen others is the smallest and weakest in the world. "Verily, ye shall be the east among your brethren." Bishop White has consecrated his life to the building up of this diocese. It is only Continued oa Eighth Page.