Marshall County Independent, Volume 5, Number 21, Plymouth, Marshall County, 5 May 1899 — Page 1

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CS 1 1 Vol. 5. PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1899. No. 21.

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THE COMMENCEMENT.

CENTER TOWNSHIP GRADUATES OUT IN SPLENDID COLORS. Dr. Brown Delivers a Worthy Address--Schuyler Heim Is Valedictorian-- Miss Emma Holem Presents the ClassOther Details. The Center township commencement was successfully conducted Wednesday night. The audience was large, but the greater part was comfortably seated. The entire body gave careful attention throughout the evening. After the opening piece of music by Mrs. James McDonald, Rev. Smith advanced and uttered the invocation, an eloquent and touching prayer, well suited to the occasion. At the close of the prayer the audience was favored with the chorus, "Praise Ye Jehovah" by a double circle of singers. A number of ladies formed the front row, while the seven gradu-ates--all boys-- stood in the background and aided the singing in its heavier parts. When the last note had died away, Mrs. McDonald adroitly changed the solemn strains into a march. The young ladies took the hint and quickly setting their steps to the rythm were thus enabled to gracefully pass over to their chairs. Dr. Brown, who had been chosen for lecturer of the evening, now advanced and immediately launched into his subject, "Success." He is to be complimented: first, for choosing that subject; second, for the plain, unpretentious, direct manner in which he presented it. It is needless to say that the young graduates received an impressive lesson, perhaps the nist impressive one in their lives. He spoke no longer than thirty minutes, hence his speech was peculiarly devoid of any tiresome element which often creeps in a longer talk, even though the subject is interesting and the speaker eloquent. We regret sincerely that space limits us to but a few sentences upon the excellent advice be gave the graduates. Among other things he derided the Idea that wealth was a syncnym of success. Let wealth be a secondary, not a primery, object in life. When selecting a vocation, single out one with the idea that you shall never die, and that it must last you through eternity, lie careful in laying the foundation for your vocation. Here followed on example of the oak, which for two hundred years did nothing but grow strong. Finally, after that preparation, it is made the keel of our battleships and aids Dewey in the vicac Manila. AX the cloße of the address, Miss ilolem rendered a vocal solo which was received with great applause. . Then followed the presentation of the class. The remarks by Miss Ilolem on this occasion were indeed eloquent. She pointed to the ivy that wound around the oak, and when the big tree fell and rotted the little vine lived on. Let your lives be the oak, 6be said, and your deeds the ivy. When you die, the deeds you have acted will live. Superintendent George D. Marks now presented the diplomas. His speech was terse and pointed. Among other things, he referred the class to their motto, "Knowledge is the Defense of Nations." Schuyler Heims the valedictorian, responded to the remarks of the county superintendent. The young man was decidealy cool beaded, and spoke in an even, distinct tone of voice. Not a single hitch marred his epeech. He addressed himeelf to the several instructors, to the audience and to his classmates in turn. His speech was full of life and was certainly one of the most entertaining of the evening. Mr. Gunder arose on behalf of the teachers and presented trustee McCrory a chair, which the latter acknowledged in a becoming manner. The last number on the program was a trio charmingly rendered by Mrs. Thornbury and the Misses Woodward and Uehreus. The following is the names of the graduates: Schuyler F. Heim, Alvin E. Beyler, Hoy A. Wiseman, Edgar Roberts, Charles Lieh, Charles E. Ilennessy, Oliver II. Lawrence. Headlight Appreciated in Oregon, lion. II. G. Thayer has received a very interesting letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wester velt, formerly of Plymouth but now of Portland, Oregon. The letter came in response to a "Headlight" with which Mr. Thayer favored them. They note the fact that, the pictures of their friends of 'G5 show

that time has wrought changes, and they are painfully reminded that they too are growing old. They speak of the many new homes which have been added to Plymouth and are proud of the town in which they plighted their marriage vows. Mr. Thayer is highly complimented on the fact that he is making himself UEeful on the lecture platform.

STARTLING SUICIDE. John Harp of Bourbon Drinks Two Ounces of Carbolic Acid. Bourbon was startled Monday afternoon by the suicide of John Harp, one of its citizens. Mr. Harp chose a sure but by no means an easy instrument of death. Two ounces of carbolic acid was the weapon of self destruction and of course caused intense agony before pain vanished in the oblivion of death. No reason is made public for the act. He was employed in the ditch which was being dug to extend the waterworks and had worked steadily throughout the morning. At noon he ate a hearty dinner and went up town. Returning he met his wife directly across the street from their residence. He produced the phial and holding in plain view addressed her, saying, among other things, that in six hours he would be in eternity. Refore he could be prevented from drinking the poison he had done so, and no help proved sufficient to call back the fleeting breath. TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES. Duties of These Officers Under the New Reform Law. Attorney General Taylor has received inquires as to the duties of the township trustee under the new reform law. The directions given by him are as follows: 1. Township trustees should report to the board of county commissioners all of their doings up to the 28th day of April, 1SW, when the acts of 1SW went into effect. 2. From the 28th day of April, township trustees should report all their acts and doings to the township advisory board at its annual meeting, o i the first Tuesday in September next. 3. The act of 1S'J7, providing for reporting to the board of county commissioners was specifically repealed by the reform bill of I8fJ'J. 4. From the 28th day of April, 1891, all estimates, contracts, expenditures ani reports of township trustees are governed by the acts of 1809. 5. Since the tirst annual meeting of the township advisory boards does not convene until the lirst Tuesday in September, the provisions concerning estimates to be made are not applicable to township trustees between the taking effect of said law and the first Tuesday in September, 181W. While this is true, still the township trustees must, on the first Tuesday in September next, report to 6uch township advisory boards respectively, all contracts made and expenditures incurred, and these will be subject to the approval of such advisory boards at their meeting on the first Tuesday of next September. Winter Wheat. The winter wheat crop of this year throughout the middle west will not be a heavy one, estimated upon its present cond tion. The warm weather of the last few days has caused vegetation to make rapid progress, and the farmer has been able to tell at last whether or not his fields suffered during the ex treme cold of the winter. In many of the middle western states damage by freezing has been immense. Illinois reports the crop as almost entirely killed and the fields plowed up and devoted to other uses. Wisconsin and Iowa farod little better. Nebraska's shortage in the winter variety will be supplied by a very heavy acreage of spring wheat. Indiana reports some favorable localities, while Michigan 6hows an average crop. Ohio's yield promises to surpass that of any of the states mentioned. The yield in Marshall county will fall far below the average. The most san guine prediction is that there will be seventy-live per cent of an average crop. Those who have given the mat ter careful consideration, however, declare that there will be little more than fifty per cent of an average yield. It is estimated that the average per acre of all wheat sown in Marshall county will not be more than twelve bushels. Much Las been plowed for corn and hundreds of acres have been so badly damaged that it will hardly pay to harvest the grain. A marriage license for James 0. McKrill and Ressie Irene Davis was granted yesterday.

KICHLAND DAN K DODDERY SOLVED.

"Larr" Kussel 1 Turn Statt-h Evidence, Implicating Slater, Allison and Others The Richland bank robbery case is practically solved. "Larr" .Russell, at the trial in South Rerd Tuesday, con fessed and implicated Allison, Harring too, Slater, Spellman and Thomas Black. It will be remembered that efforts were made last fall to secure Slater's escape by playing upon the credulity of Prosecutor Lauer, of this city, without success. The confession is as follows: Rustell was put on the stand and testified that he met the gang on Aug. 2 at Mishawaka, and that all went from there to Elkhart. He said that from Elkhart they went to South Rend, and later to Stillwell, Ind., a station west of South Rend, on the Chicago Sc Grand Trunk railway. He further stated that on the afternoon of Aug. 3 they went to JJattle Creek. Russell told the story of their breaking into a black smith shop in liattle Creek and secur ing tools and related an account of their trip to Richland. He said that the powder which they used on the bank in Richland was procured in Rat tle Crtek. Continuing, Russell made the sensational confession that when they arrived at the bank in Richland Slater and he broke open the front door and that Slater and spellman took a crowbar into the vault while Allison remained near by on the outside. "I remained at the door," said Rus sell, "while 'Little Joe' Harrington stood outside and Whitey remained near by. There were four explosions of nitro glycerine used. We secured about $5,000, of which my share was $800. We all arrived in South Rend on the following Saturday." On cross-examination Ruesell ad mitted that he had been in jail and in prison many times. It was brought out that he had an all-round bad record. He turned state's evidence because he thought Slater would become a wit ness. For turning state's evidence the prosecution promised that the case against him would be nolle prossed. THIS MAY I NT Ell EST YOU. Those Who Have Dills Against the City Sliotilit lSear Tlii in Mind. A new law was passed by. the last legiblature regulating the allowance and payment of claims against cities or towns in the state of Indiana and this law is now fully in effect. The law makes it unlawful for any board of trustees or common council or any member thereof to make any allowance except at a regular or special session of said trustees or common council and it shall be unlawful for any clerk to issue a warrant to any person except the same has been ordered and allowed as above stated. It also stipulates that all claims must be filed with the city clerk and sworn to five days previous to a meeting of the council. The clerk 6hall, at the expense of the city, keep a claim docket, stating the name of claimant, the amount claimed and, in general terms, for what claimed and the date of the filing thereof. Said docket is to be open at all times to inspection of citizens a fine of not less than s?50 is the penal clause attached for .any violation of its provisions. Frank Kleber Promoted. Since the departure of Will Leonard for Akron, the U. S. express ollice has passed into the nands of Frank H. Kleber. Mr. Kleber is thoroughly competent. He possesses many qualities such as geniality, liberality, etc., which make him popular a :d react in a man ner to favcr the business interests of the office. He first came here several years ago and was in the employ of the Ricycle works. Having established his reputation for iniegrity and sterling business requisites, he was enabled to secure the position of driver for the U. S. Express company. That he proved entirely satisfactory and worthy of promotion is evinced in the fact hat tie company has made him agent. For the present he will hold the position without assistance m the way of a driver, but when business picks up he exptcts to employ other help. . Death of C'hauncy Mead Wednesday night the city wasstirtled by news of the death of Chauncy Mead, which occurred in the When grocery store where he was employed. He was struck down, apparently without warning, though he had been in HI health and complained especially of his head for a week or more. At the time of the unfortunat3 occurrence he had just returned from supper and was in the store alone with the exception of a lady customer, Mrs. John Richardson. While he was counting out some eggs for her, he suddenly placed his hand to his head and gave

evidence of severe pain. The lady hastily went to his assistance and prevented him from falling heavily upon the floor. Seeing however, that he was overcome, 6he ran to the street where 6he summoned several bystanders. Dr. Wilson was called in haste, but he found himself powerless to act against the chill of death which was already passing passing over the body. Every effort to revive proved fruitless and even consciousness did not return. The ailment was undoubtedly apoplexy, the same which took his younjer brother Amos off, several years ago. Chauncy was the eon of Joseph Mead and his whole life has been identified with this city. For years he has been a faithful employee of Ed. S, Hogarth and was lemarkable for bis amiability, honesty and perseverance. He had always a pleasant word and a bright, genial smile. Others, besides his relatives and near lriends, will miss him long after the temporary excitement of his death is subdued. A wife and one child survive him. He carried no life insurance. The funeral will be conducted at the U. R. church this afternoon at

2:30. It is probable that Rev. Landis of Rochester will officiate as Rev. DeLong is absent. T.J. Wining Writes from Minnesota. To The Independent Plymouth, Ind. Refore leaving Plymouth I promised some of my farmer friends about the city to let them know the prospects for wheat in territory I cover. I find in South Wisconsin the outlook for wheat is very discouraging. You can find no man claiming over one fourth crop while the majority have abandoned all hopes forany wheat at all. Inoticefrom the car as I travel along vast acreage of wheat fields being plowed and prepared for corn, oats and other seeds. Clover is a complete failure, per cent dead. There will be and is now a greater acreage of spring wheat being put out in Minnesota this year than ever known. Seeding was stopped here for the past two days on account of snow and rain. Everything will be in shape for work again by Monday. The outlook for native fruit is said to be good. The outlook for trade in northwest is as fine as a man could wish for. My trade is good. I closed deals last week for seventeen car loads of goods. I ran to this city laut night irom Winona to spend Sunday. I go from here to Red Wing tomorrow night and from there to St. Faul. I will be there three days and then go to Duluth, then I jump down in North Dakota. If nothing happens 1 will spend Sunday in Omaha this day two weeks. Respectfully yours, T.J. Winixqs. May Festival. The May Festival of Oratory and Music at the M. E. church occurs next week Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs day evenings. An elaborate program has been published. The speakers are -Rev. Frank Crane, D.D., of Chicago; Dr. U R. ilcox, of Lafayette; Rev. S. W. Gos8, of South Rend. The committee is to be congratulated on the selections made. Each is an assured success. Excellent music by home talent is arranged. The whole rare feast is offered at the Hstonishingly low price of 50 cents for the course or 25 cents for any one evening. Dr. C. R. Wilcox, in his address here one year ago. surpassed the expectations of all. He will meet a hearty re ception from our people this year. Rev. Go68 is a gentleman who has many friends in Plymouth. All who have heard him will want to hear him again. Flattering testimonials are vol untarily given wherever he lectures. Cireen Township Commencement. The Green township commencement, held Friday, April 28, at the Gilead church is reported a decided success. I Hon. C. P. Drummond addressed the graduates on the subject of "Duty.'g i)avi8 orchestra furnished the music. Harry Alleman made the salutatory address, and Albert Vermillion, who was awarded class honors for having Btocd highest in the March examinations, delivered the valedictory. Sunt. G. D. Marks awarded the diplomas with proper remarks. Homer .earn a Mall Carrier. Homer Zeare, who recently conducted a candy ßtorq here, has been appointed a rural mail carrier by the government, with headquarters at South IJend. He will make his first trip over the route recently established some time during the present month. Farmers will be supplied with galvanized iron mail boxee on the proposed route. The boxes will be sold for one dollar apiece.

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