Marshall County Independent, Volume 5, Number 41, Plymouth, Marshall County, 22 September 1899 — Page 1

11 Co Vol. 5. PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, FKIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1899. No. 41.

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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

J. H. Wilson, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. PLYnOUTH, INDIANA. Oftice over Hall & Carabin's store. DR. N. S. LINDQUIST. Physician and Surgeon. Ofiice in Model huildinjr. Tel. 12G. Niht calls responded to. A. C. HOLTZENDORFF. C. F. HOLTZENDORFF. Physicians and Surgeons. t'onuT Michigan aii'l Jefferson streets. N&ht calls answered. R. B. OGLESBEE. Attorney-at-Law, PLYMOUTH. INI). Kuhn Building, Phone 1-kJ. TESTED FREE. H. Q. PATTON, Opt. G., First Door South of PostoMice, Room 4. Uiliee open every afternoon except Monday. MONEY AT SIX! 6 TODAY IT COSTS TOO MOT HING to CALL on WRITE 6 o JOHN C. CAPRDN, Packard Blk. ATTENTION, FARMERS! You who have heeii paying 7 and 8 per cent, on nmrtnasje loans are respectfully solicited to call and see me. I have a limited amount of money that I will loan at 5. and ; per cent , which rates I am sure cannot he surpassed in the county. No delay money ready as soon as ahstract is approved, Office over I '.all Co.. I'ly mouth, I ml WILLIAM EVERLY. SHOEMAKER'S RESTAURANT can always supply you with Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies and everything in batter goods. Our Lunch Counter is always supplied with just what you are looking for to satisfy your appetite. We serve warm meals at any time. Oysters served in any style. Special Attention given to manufacturing of fine ZA Home in the Sunny Southwest Missouri5 We can furnish you 160 acres of tine farm land for only FiftyFlVK DOLLARS. Finest Country for Fruit, Grain, Hogs, Sheep or Cattle. Climate and Water Unexcelled. No swamp or malaria. TITLE PERFECT. SPECIAL RAILROAD RATES. For particulars and book of information, call or write AMERICAN LAND CO., Suite 714. 59 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. ILL. you IsI our city, call Mad ee u$. Hse mention this oaper. Dr. Humphreys' Specific act directly upon the disease, without exciting disorder in other parts of the system. They Cure the Sick, O. CURES. PRICES 1 Feter. Congestions, Inflammation. .23 9 Worm. Worm Fever, Worm Colic... .23 J Teething. Colic. CrjIng.Wakefulness .23 4 Diarrhea, of Children or Adults... .23 TCoufhi. Colds, Bronchitis . 33 & Neuralgia. Toothache, Faoeacha..... .23 0 Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo.. .23 10Dyfpeptla.Indlgestlnn,WekStomaca.23 11 fcuppreaaed or Painful Perloda.... .23 12 Whites. Too Profuse Periods J2& 13 Croup, Laryngitis. HoarseneM...... .23 14 Salt Rheum. Erysipelas. Eraptlons.. .23 15 nheumatism. Rheumatic Pains. .55 16 Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague .... .25 J 9 Catarrh. Influenza. Cold In the Head .23 20 Whooplng-Cou.'j .23 27-Kldnny Dliri .23 2H-.rous Debi 7 .. 1.00 30-l'rlnary Weal u Wetting Bed.. .23 77 Grip, Hay Feer. ...... .23 Dr. Humphreys' Manual of all Disease atToar DrugffUts or Mailed Free. Sold by druKidts, or went "jn receipt of pHoa, gumppreya net, vow, vor. imam

Not ire. I have determined to remain in Plymouth, and my old clients and friends will find me in the Wheeler block fully prepared to do any kind of law business. Wtf ClIAB. 1. DUUMMOND.

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" The Big Corner Store." BALL CO PLYMOUTH.

C. FIRESTONE, MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN Harness, Saddles, Robes, Whips, Etc. Largest and best line of Harness in Marshall county. Repairing neatly, promptly and reasonably done.

It Pays to Get the Best. Especially is this true when you visit a Meat Market. Our reputation for handling the best Beef Steaks, Roasts, Pork Chops, Mutton, Bologna, Sausage, Cured and Fresh Hams, is thoroughly established. All Kinds of Fresh and Salted Meats.

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We own and occupy the tallest mercantile tviiMini in thp vor!d. We have over I.ooo wi customers. Sixt'"-n hur.dred cl; rks are constantly engaged filling cut-of-town orders. OUR GENERAL, CATALOGUE is tle book of the people it quotes Wholesale Prices to Everbody, has oer i.iwh pa,jt-s, if joo illustrations, and 60,000 descriptions of article s with prices. It costs 72 cent:, tu print and mail each copy. We want yo i to have or.e. SEND FIFTEEN CENTS to show your good faith, and v. ::d you a copy FREE, with all charges prepaid.

MONTGOMERY WARD & I'oult ry. We are payinj? 7 cents for hens and 8 cents for springs and will continue as long as the market will justify it. We think you will make money by bringing your poultry to Plymouth. Don't feed poultry the day you market it. We buy all kinds of live poultry and pay full market value at all times. lw J. Swindell & lino. Peter Hank is now holding a chair in Young's barber shop.

and Damask Curtains, Damask and Chenille Stand Covers, Window Shades, Linoleums and Oilcloths.

The Lineof Curtains ant! Rugs is Exceptionally Strong.

for 50c, 75c, $1, 11.25 and 1.50 is most complete and varied and will bear the most rigid comparison, both in quality and price. We also show a pretty line of Carpets for 19c, 25c, 35c, 38c, 40c, 45c, lyc, 50c, 55c, 60c, 75c. Von will need something in these lines soon and would ask you to defer making put chase until you have inspected our lines.

MEAT HARKET m 1"'"" Notir to My Patron. Having ad?ertiaed since June 1st, 18'J9, by giving to my patrons coupons on pictures I have decided to discontinue that method of advertising, so I will give no more coupons after Oct. 10, IHVJ. I thank you all for your patronage and hope you will continue with me. 1 am Yours truly, 3dlw O. It. Porter. N. E. Hunch has been appointed administrator for the Lemert estate.

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WOKK OF DOCTOR EVKRMAX.

The Fish In vent 1 gat I on at Lake Maxlnku kee. Culver, Ind., Sept. 19, 18fJ9. The U. S. Fish Commissioner is calltd upon by every locality in the United States to plant Lisa in the several waters of their districts, and this is one great object in maintaining that particular branch of the government. But oftentimes requests are made which will be of small or no value, and that the government may act judiciously a number of professional specialists are employed to investigate the condition of the various waters and decide what tiih best thrive and what species the government had best plant. One of the most efficient of these specialists is Dr. liarton W. Kverman who has had charge of the wori at the lake this year. For a number of years Dr. Kvermann was associated with Dr. David Starr Jordan, the most distinguished icthyologist of today, and they are joint editors of The Check List of the Fishes of North America, the highest authority upon the fishes of our country. For the past few years Dr. Kverman has been engaged in the study of the lishes of the Pacific coast, but this year has been assigned to an investigation of the Wabash valley. It being impracticable to study all or any great part of the waters of this basin some lake and some river nad to be selected as a type. For the typical lake Maxenkuckee was chosen because of its position, the ease with which its status could be readily determined, its isolation from other bodies of water, its few inlets, and last but not least, the prominence it enjoys as a health and fishing resort, and the doctor has fully realized from it all that could be desired in the number and quality of specimens and conditions met with. The investigation began July 1st, since which time the doctor and assistants have been very busy, and during the two visits we made we found them having but little time to spare. Soundings were made in all directions and the various depths of the lake have been accurately detei mined and verified! dredging has been done at the various depths and large, deep beds of valuable marl have been found. The marl beds are of such thickness and quality that they promise to become valuable in the manufacture of cement The temperature observations ha?e been very carefully mBde and recorded, the temperature of the air at the sur face of the water, the water surface, and all depthe at intervals of five feet to the deepest point in the lake being taken every day. The average tempernt.o. a L. J A - M. I r1 mum at uie ueepem puiui iouuu OO feet was 49, while at the surface it ranged between 77 and 83. The water stages have been kept and the water at present is stated to be one foot lower than when the investigation began July 1st. The deepest point found 86 feetis located east of south from "The Roost" and east of the ice houses. The matter here presented is far from complete, but in bis report to the fish commissioner the doctor will present all data in full, and to that report we would cite all readers who wish to be more fully informed. In the study of the life of the lake all forms of animal and plant life have been investigated even t: microscopic species, and the plants oa the lake have hd the especial attention of Dr.Scovell who has collected nearly 500 species. A complete list of the fishes of Lake Maxenkuckee, as found by Dr. Kverman, as follows: Scientific Name. Common Name. 1 Lepldosteus ossaus 1 Long nosed gar 2 Lepldosteus pluty- 2 Short nosed, gar stomus 3 Amla calva 3 Dogfish 4 Amiurus uatalis 4 Yellow cat 5 Amiurus nebulosus 5 Marbled cat C Amiurus niftias 6 Hull-head 7 Schllbeodes gyrlnus 7 Stoue cat 8 Erlinyzon suxcetta h Chub sucker 9 Cainpostonia anom- 9 Stone roher alum 20 rimephales notatus 10 Hlunt nosed minnow 11 Notropls heteredon 11 No common name 12 Notropls hlennlus 12 Straw colored min now 1 Notropls Whipple! 13 Silver fin minnow 14 Notropls cornutus 14 Silrerslde 15 Semotilus astroma- 15 Creek chub culatus 16 Abramis chrysoleu- 1C Roach cus 17 Fondulus dUpha 17 (J ray hacked ruin ous now 18 Fundulus dtspar IS Top minnow 19 Umbra limi 19 Mud fish 20 Lucuis vermlcula- 20 Grass pike tus 21 Kucalla lnronstaus 21 Rrook stickleback 22 Fomoxys cunularls 22 Grapple 23 Pomoxys sparlodes 23 Calico bass 24 Ambloplites rupes- 24 Red eye, goggle eye, trls or rock bass 25 Chaenobyttus golo- 25 War mouth or mud sus sunftsh 26 Sepomls megalotis 26 Iong eared sunfish 27 LeiMunls pallldus 27 Rlue gtll 2H Kuioinotlseuryorus 28 Sunfish 29 Eupomotls gtbbo- 29 Pumpkin seed or sus common sunfish 30 Kupomotis heros 30 Ked-eared sunfish 31 Micropterus dolo- 31 Small mouthed black mieus bass 32 Micropterus sal- 32 Large-mouthed mold es black bass 33 Stiiostethlutn vltre- 33 Wall-eyed pike urn 34 I'erca fla?escens 34 Yellow perch 35 l'ercina caprodes 35 I;; perch or Manlt)u darter 3f lladropterus 86 New species of darter 37 Cottogaster co',e- 87 Copeland's darter laudl 38 Ik)lessoma nigrum 38 Johnny darter 39 Etheostoraa lowae 89 Iowa darter 40 Ktheostoma T- 40 New species darter

41 Microperca puuctu- 41 Least darter lata 42 Angullla hryspa 42 Common eel 43 Catostoimis com- 43 Fine scaled sucker inersomi 44 Catostomus nigrl- 44 Hog sucker cans 45 Moxostoma aureo- 45 White sucker luin It will be seen from the list that two new species have been found they being of the smaller kind known as darters. The work has been divided into several divisions and each assigned to one of the assistants of whom were: Dr. J. T. Scovel, teacher of biology, Terre Haute high school; Thomas Large, teacher of biology, Kvansville high school; Chauncey Juday, teacher of physics, Kvansville high school; T. Bronte Kvermann, student in Cornell university; Prof. K. G. Gillum, teacher of physics, Indiana State normal. This methoa has succeeded in giviog the best attention to each and reliability to data secured. In relation to the fish beet adapted to the lake the doctor firmly believes that tho species native to the lake are superior to any others, and he will doubtless make such recommendations. About 8,000 basa have been planted in the lake to date, the first plant being made in 1839 by Dr. Kvermann himself, who seined 300 bass from the river at Terre Haute and planted them. 5,200 bass were planted a few weeks ago and next spring a carload of wall-eyed pike will be put in. No trace has been found of the lake trout put in the lake early in the 90'e, they probably having been destroyed by other fish. The doctor expects to be called away about Oct. 1st, and will next year be engaged in the study of some typical river, presumably the Tippecanoe. We learn that the full data will be printed in the bulletin of the U.S. Fish Commission and in the Indiana Geological Report, both of which will be free upon application. And now what an opportunity is afforded the science departments of the Culver Military academy and the Culver high school who in connection with their work in physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, geology, and meteorology, could complete the investigations begun by the government, and build up biological laboratories which would attract students from far and near, and make their students better scientists, for some great educator has said, "He is the best scientist who is master of th science of his own neighborhood."

NEBRASKA'S GREAT CORN CROP. 300,000,000 I5uheli the Estimate and It May He More. A conservative estimate of Nebras ka's corn crop, which is now safe from frost, is 30(3,000,000 bushel?. It is hard for the mind to grasp just what these fig. ures meanCounting 60 bushels of shelled corn to the load, it would take five million teams to haul the crop to market, a car avan that would reach around the world. It will take an army of 80,000 men over two months to husk it if they husk 60 bushels a day each. If loaded into cars of 30,000 capacity it would take 600,000 cars to haul the crop, a train over 4,000 miles long. At no time within the past ten years has there been such a tendency on the part of the farmers to look for new locations, either to better themselves or to pro vide homes for their children. Many sections in the Kast are over-crowded while thousands of acres of rich, well watered lands can still be had in Nebraska and Northern Kansas at com paratively low prices. Thousands will visit that country this fall as the railroads have announced cheap rate harvest excursions for Sept. 19, Oct. 3 and 17. II. O. Thayer Honored. Hon. II. G. Thayer received a handsome invitation Wednesday morning to be present and assist the president in the ceremonies of laying the corner stone of the United States government building in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 9, 1899. The invitation is a handsome thing, in size about 12x14 Inches, artistically lettered and embossed in gold. The invitation bears the signatures of John It. Tanner, governor of Illinois; Carter H. Harrison, mayor of Chicago; Chas. N. Gordon, chairman of the general committee, and others. This is a recognition that may well give our fellow townsman a feeling of prid. However, he justly merits the consideration, considering his prominence as a politician, popular speaker and manufacturer. It is needless to add that Mr. Thayer will be thereto help President McKinley edge the cornerstone into the proper place. Evangelical Cliurrli Conference. The conference of the pastors of the South Hend district of the German Evangelical church has been called to meet in Laporte Oct. 3 and 4. Twenty churches will be represented and a program of papers and addresses will be presented. The sessions will be held at St. Paul's church. Holem-Rot torff. Tuesday, Sept. 19, Clinton C. Holem and Marguerite Hot tor IT were united in marriage. The immediate relatives only were present, and a reception was rendered them last evening. They will go to housekeeping soon and their many friends wish them their well-deserved happiness.

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.

A. E. RHODES MAY BE FATALLY INJURED. Fell from the Top ot the Corner Hardware Store Loose riatik Holding the Ropes was Teetered Cp and the Ladder on Which He Wan Standing Fell to the Ground. Wednesday abcut 9:30 a. m., A. E. Rhodes fell from a high scaffolding on the Wheeler building to the ground and may not recover from the effects. The actual distance traversed in the fall is estimated to be about 65 feet. The casualties leading up to the dreadful accident are soon told. For several days Mr. Hbodes and his workmen have been engaged in painting the building which is the highest business block in Plymouth. The scaffolding employed for the painters to stand on is of the adjustable sort worked by a block and tackle. Planks were extended out over the roof of the building to eerve as fastenings for the ropes. It had been necessary to weight the free ends of the planks with boxes filled with bricks. That morning Mr. Rhodes and Wm. Asbton changed the position of the platform, and in some unaccountable way neglected to weight one of the planks. Asnton went below to steady the framework by uee a of rope, when the unfortunate man slid down upon the death-trap from the ledge of the roof. Hardly had he got firmly planted before the loose plank left the roof and he was precipitated into the air. He struck the sidewalk, grazing the heavy railing which protects the edge from the ditch. His injuries are a broken arm, a dislocated hip, a broken rib, and other severe bruises and flesh wounds. It is a strange fact that he retained consciousness until given chloroform to relieve his pains. The physicians in attendance do not think he is injared internally and in consequence have hopes of his recovery. Mr. Rhodes has a wife and four children, Mrs. Rhodes being a sister of Mrs. Chas. Vink. Alliuan'i Store Hurglarized. Monday night some unscrupulous persons pried open one of the back windows of Allman'e twin stores and helped themselves liberally. The en tire list of the articles stolen, of course, cannot be obtained without, a complete invoice of the stock, but goods to the amount of $100 or more are known to be gone. The burglars exercised excel lent judgment in their selections. Among the various things which they laid hands on were a pile of overcoats. Six of these were carried away. All of them were ot the best quality and two of them were of a superior stuff which was kept in stock as more of a novelty than a profitable seller. The hat boxes were invaded, but the num ber of hats taken is doubtful. Traces of the burglars presence were found in every part of the store, but no clew was obtained leading to their identity. M. Allman thinks that there were probably three in the party, owing to the fact that six overcoats were taken, three of which were for spring wear and the others for winter. This is indeed probable, as it would allow each man a pair of the coats. Wide Awake Hive F.nlertain. Monday evening Wide Awike Hive No. 67 gave a bountiful supper in honor of a number of visitors from Rourbon and Tyner. During the evening var ious pleasing devices were invogued for amusement. It was an occasion to be long remembered. Those present from Rourbon were: Mesdames: Dr. Edison Sarah Myers Reta Hums Ollle Armantrout Ida Cook Mary Miller A. K. Field Iau I den A. Ames Clara FaIconhur O. r.t'reer Nellie riant Eva lirock N III Colvin John Swoverland David McdrltT David Swonger Misses: May Smith lVarl Swoverland Lizzie McGrift Lucy (iaskill. Those from Tyner were: Mesdames: iouise Chase Alsadie Seifried Henry Jerrell Amanda Monroe Jennie Bennett Louise Wilson Jessie Hunch Nellie NefT. Death of Joseph Kmory. Joseph Emory died at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs, John W. Nich ols, at Twin Lake Tuesday at the advanced age of 8. years. His death was quite sudden, being in compara tively good health for one of his years until Saturday evening. Deceased was a native of Allen county and came to Twin Lake about eight years ago. He was a member of the Raptist church. Wm. Emory, a brother near Ft. Wayne, survives him. Mr. Nichols took the body to Fort Wayne Wednesday morning for interment. Kxehange Idea of K indergarteit. The South Rend Times commenting upon the article In Saturday's Independent relative to the kindergarten in this city, says:

"Plymouthltes are rejoicing over the

first week's results of kindergarten work in that town, this departure hav

ing just been initiated in that city. The papers speak in high terms of it there, but their highest praise will hardly be adequate. People who think kindergarten work is a fad are simply not posted. No better form of instruction and training could be imagined for children under the school age and for some even further advanced. Thia comes from one who himself once upon a time had the fad idea of kindergarten work." I'ulakl County Treaererfthlp. The 6uit oyer the treasurership of PulasKi county yesterday reached the supreme court. William P. Williams was the democratic nominee, and John F. Rorders was the republican nominee for the oflice at the election held Nov 1, 1S98. On the first returns made Rorders received 1,383 votes and Williams 1,377. Williams contested the election snd claimed that in precinct 1, Tippecanoe township, he had received 93 votes to Borders' 72, when the returns showed that he had received but 83. Other irregularities and mistakes were charged and the commissioners found that the vote was: Williams, 1,388; Rorders, 1,387. The certificate was issued to Williams, and Rorders appealed the case to the courts. The court found that the votes were: Williams, 1,389; Rorders, 1,383. From this finding the appeal is taken to the supreme court. Great Hall Game. The court house gang, assisted by a few of the Rlackstone hashers, met the clerks' team Tuesday in a very hot and interesting game of ball, resulting in the score of 4 to 2 in favor of the court house gang. Some of the features of the game were the sensational catches made by Rondurant and Pfender and the masterly work by both batteries. A return game will be played next week. The following designates the players and their respective places: Court House Miller, c; Curtis, p; Stevens, lb; Janke, 2b; Shunk, 3b; Wise, ss; Pfender, If; Weber, cf ; Rondurant, rf. Clerks W. Logan, c; F. Logan, p; Kuhn, lb; Rollinger, 2b; Wiltfong,3b; Allman, ss; Stout, If; Rissell, cf ; Tanner, rf. New System of II Irin; Teacli?ra. Trustee Norris, of Liberty township, Fulton county is the author of a new syetem of hiring teachers. He proposed the following plan and it was adopted in that county: Those who have never taught and hold a one year state license will be paid double the amount of their general average, per day. Teachers of experience holding one year state license will be paid double the average, plus 5 cents; those with two years state license, double the average plus ten cent6; thoss with three years state license, double the average plus thirty cents. Railroad Notes. The pay cars of the Pennsylvania lines are disbursing, more money for the service of August than in any former month. Especially are the pay rolls of the shops large. 2.t Fort Wayne over 875,000 was disbursed among shopmen and employes. In replacing old bridges on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago, with new iron bridges some rapid work is being done. On Thursday bridge 320 at Princeton Ind., 110 feet long, was removed and another put in its place in forty-five minutes. Jewish Feast. Monday night at sundown began the solemn Jewish feast of Succoth, which lasts eight days, the first and last days of which are marked in the Moeiac laws, as days of holy convocation. It is the celebration of the giving of the laws and the making of the covenant. It is to keep in mind tt e purely religious idea of the steady intercourse between God and man, and it is the high est religious idea from which all con ceptions of worship, prayer and ethics flow. Cost of State Institutions. The grand net total. expenditure for the maintenance and construction of the state charitable and correctional in stitutions for the nine months ending July 31, 1899, has been S914.230.47. as against $ 803,427.28 for the corresponding period of last year. Hurr Oak. Mra. T. J. Mangan and little son Eddie have been visiting in and around Rurr Oak with old acquaintances for the past eight days Lewis Overmyer and Mies Grace Humbert were united in marriage last Thursday. The worthy young couple have the congratulations of the entire community. Peter Lichtenberger has returned from North Dakota. As we failed to send items last week will make mention of the ead death of Mies Eftie Drukamiller, which took place at Rurr Oak Sept. 8. She leave a father, mother, one 6ister and a host of friends to mourn her departure. Arrangements are being made for the dedication of the U. R. church next Sunday, Sept. 24. Schools in Union township will open

Sept. 25.

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