Marshall County Independent, Volume 7, Number 28, Plymouth, Marshall County, 21 June 1901 — Page 1

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arshaH County Indepeed County Library Vol. 7. PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, .JUNE 21, 1901. No. 23.

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The Plymouth High School Turns Out a Splendid Group of Young People.

BOTH BLANCHE DISHER AND OLGA SHAKES TAKE HONORS

The Story of "Donovan Koss" Told in Chapters hy tin1 Several Members of the (iraduatin Class (Jeore (iibson (lets Honorable Mention Diplomas Presented hy S. N. Stevens, President of Sehool Hoard.

The twenty-sixth annual commencement exercises of the public schools occurred at the Washington school building last evening in the presence of over live hundred "1 friends of the . -j graduates. The '. '1 hall was neatly f, decorated and it front and above the stage hung r the motto of the V j: class, "Fauci Sed - L 3 M-iorfinnimi " The rfy cIa89 co,or8t this-v,'v-l,e and olive areen, were in evidence, and a S. N. STEVENS, Wblte r0e6' ClS8 Fresuieut school r.oard. rlower, was presented to each person attending the exercises. The class of 1102 was also in evidence with souvenir reminders that they will be the "whole thing" before long. Klbel's orchestra, of South Hend, furnished the music. The stage was occupied by the graduates, the other classes of the high schoo', the alumni and alumnae, the city fathers, school board, ex-members of school board, the superintendent and teachers of the high Bchool. Frank Leonard, the class leader, advanced to the stage, followed by the other members of the graduating class, while Libel's orchestra furnished appropriate music. The members of the class, as well as the high school instruc tors, wore bUck gowns and mortarboard hats, a custom that lias long prevailed at many of our colleges. The invocation was offered by Miss Olga Shakes, one of the graduates. It was appropriate anil impressive, .lames O. Parks followed with a solo, which was thoroughly appreciated by all. The exercises were some different from those of foregoing years, in that each graduate's paper was a part of one general theme "Two Worlds," a romance. As there were fifteen graduates, there were necessarily lifteen chapters, each graduate reciting a chapter. Miss Ilonora Parks gave the introductory, introducing Donovan Koss, the hero of the romance. She drew a distinction between the truths learned in school and those taught b y nature. Mary Elliot, the heroine, could not accept Donovan aa a suitor until he attained certain accomplishments. She directed bim to seek a place or perfect happiness, and point- j:. A. chase. ing to the stars, Supt. i'ubiic schools, she told him that as one Dears the stars the distance increases and from this was inferred that as one nears an ideal, be must Bet up a higher ideal. One's greatness is not in what he is, but what he will be whea he reaches the stars. George Callon Oibson took Donovan in aii air ship to Mars and in the description showed his familiarity with certain atmospheric phenomena and bis knowledge of the general truths of astronomy. Mise Mary Helle Thompson spoke of sunshine, aptly connecting Donovan Koss io her descriptive recitation. Miss Lou Clare Jones spoke of "First lmpressior.B;" Miss (iail North, of "The Elixir of Life; " Miss Geneva AlcCrory, ot "The Eternal Sense;" Fred Trice, of "Telepathy;" manche Diaher, of "The Political Conditions;'' Arthur Pouieroy, of "The Social Conditions;" Frank Leonard, of "The Divine Art;" James 1'arkf, of "Their Object of Lite;" Sarah There I No "If Alioiit II. The New, as is its custom of misrepresentation, says that the Knights of Pythias are negotiating to build a second story to the building to be erected between the Jacox and Hurkett stores and adds that the street will be improved greatly, if the deal goes through. The deal has gone through, as announced in the Independent of Saturday, and the KoighU of Tythias have deposited $550 la the First National bank to be paid to owner of the lot as aoon as he gets the first story In shape for them to proceed. If the

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Lambert, of "Retrospection;" Hertha Hoover, of "The Dark Side;" Cora Hallock, of "The Home," and Olga Shakes closed the theme, bringing the story to a happy finish. The theme enabled each graduate to devote himself to that particular line of thought to which he was partial. l'rof. D. Frank Kedd, in a carefullyworded address, presented the class to the school board, after which S. N. Stevens, the president of the board, addressed them. He told the class that the certificate was not a guarantee that they would be honorable, upright and successful citizens, but it was signifi cant of the fact that D. Frank Redd they ought to be Principal High School model citizens and successful in life. After several other remarks at the expense of the under classmen and the alumni, Mr. Stevens presented the diplomas. The graduates then sung the class song, "We Are Waiting." Superintendent Chase feelingly expressed his sorrow at parting with the class and gave the young people some very sensible advice. Blanche Disher and Olga Shakes were awarded the class honors. In their examination there was but one per cent difference in their grades, and Supt. Chase, realizing that this meant no distinction in scholarship, refused to decide which was entitled to the honors, so he awarded them to both, each receiving a medal. George Gibson was given honorable mention. Mies Disher then delivered the valedictory and the commencement was at an end. Commencement Notes. As usual a great many graduates of the high school got back to attend the commencement exercises. The Bourbon, Bremen and Culver graduates of this year attended the exercises, the Bourbon class bringing its yell along with it. Mr. James McDonald was the director of the vocal music. Honore Parks' solo, "Staccato," was the musical treat of the evening. Miss Parks has reason to be proud of her voice. The graduates were all recipients of many pretty and appropriate presents from admiring friends. Olga Shakes and Blanche Disher, who were awarded the class honors, are two very close friends and have been during their years in the public schools. It is certain that they are well satisfied in that the honors of the class were equally shared. The board of education consists of S.N.Stevens, president; Wm. Kendall, secretary, and D. E. Snyder, treasurer. The high school instructors are D. Frank Kedd, Mae L. Homig and R.A. Chase. R. A. Chase has been superintendent of the city schools since 1870. Ida C. Klinger. deputy recorder of Marshall county, is one of the four graduates of the Plymouth high school in the year 1876, when the first commencement exercises occurred. She attended the commencement last night. Geo. H. Thayer, of the class of 1878; Chas. P. Drummond, of the class of 1879, and Fred Hill, of the class of 1879, were three of the early products of the high school in attendance last night. Messrs. Seiler, Fink, Carbiener and Dietrich, of Bremen, attended the commencement here last night. News would read the Independent more carefully it would not make such blunders. Medical Society to Meet at Culver. The Kankakee Valley Medical nociety will hold its quarterly meeting this time at Culver, June 25. It is thought that nearly all Marshall county physicians will be present. Dr. Horton, of Plymouth, and Dr. Wiseman, of Culver, will both read papers before the society. Trying to Buy County Orders. There are county orders at the auditors office of Marshall county, amount

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ing to over 000, which parties entitled to same can secure by calling upon Auditor Miller. They are good for 1U J cents on the dollar. These orders are due to various peopje of the county for services rendered in ditch casep, jury services and services on coroner's jury. At present there is a man by the nsme of Nussbaum, of Kosciusko county, endeavoring to buy up these orders, paying 50 cents on the dollar and lese for them as the occasion demands. There is positively no need of anyone making such a sacrifice, wheu all that is required is that they come to the com t house and get the full amount. MM HANOI FT.

Two Hundred Member Were iu Attendance. The alumni banquet, which is emphatically the culminating social event of the year, was held in the school auditorium Wednesday night. Over 200 were present to join in the reunion, enjoy the elegant repast served by Mr. Hill and participate in the exercises. Early in the evening the crowd assembled in the large high school room for the purpose of organizing itself into the different graduating classes and marching thence to the scene of the evening's festivities in the adjoining building. Hut so pleasant was the informal conversation and hand to hand greetings that several hours slipped by before the banquet was even thought of. It was near the hour of 10 o'clock when the classes, each accompanied by its guests, at last found their way to tables and chairs reserved for them. Once seated, th exercises moved off with dispatch. Three toasts given respectively by Mrs. Martha Stevens, Miss MaMe Jacoby and Miss Victoria Cleveland, together with the address of the evtning by Frank Hoss, formed the foundation of the exercises, while the plea for admission of the class of UH)1 by Ilonore Parks and numerous vocal and musical selections rounded out the magnificent program. Those members of the alumni taking part in the vocal entertainment were: Mrs. Hertha McDonald, '88; Miss Mary Hrown, W; Miss Helen Disher, 'U5; Miss Edna Yockey. VJ; Miss Victoria Cleaveland. VJ; Miss Mary Hoham, Vo; Mrs. Elizabeth II. (Jilrnore, '85; Mrs. Maud Houghton, '81); Mrs. Esther Oglesbee, 'sT; Miss Anna Houghton, '81; James O. Parks, '01; K. F. Hrooke, 'SO. Prof. Joe Morone furnished the instrumental music. After the closing number, which was the memorable old class soug, Prof. Chape and Miss Homig were called on to address the audience. The latter responded britily and wittily and then the venerab'e and adored superintend ent arose among his worshipers. He never did do anything by halves and this time he was true to his record, moving his audience first to lausrhter and then to tears. The reading of the death list of the alumni was a touching feature of his talk. Hefore adjourning, a president was elected for the ensuing year, in which L. M. Lauer succeeds Frank Hrooke. Miss Stella Chase succeeds herself as secretary. Kepiihlitau Committee Reorganisation. There will be no reorganization of the republican 6tate committee before thft regular time for that purpose, which by a iixed rule will be next January. From the I est information obtainable the state chairmanship will then go to one of three men, Harry Starr, of Richmond; .lames Goodrich, of Winchester, or Warren Higler, of Wabash. Mr. Htgler is secretary of the committee and Mr. Goodrich is the member lor the eighth district. Kiimora of un Alliance. A report is in circulation to the effect that Leopold Levy, treasurer of state, and Frank Doran, of Laporte, candidate for the republican nomination for uditor of state, have formed an alii ance. Mr. Levy is reported to be pushing the candidacy of Jacob Joel, of Craw fords ville, for the nomination for state treasurer. Death of Jl r. ltetty (ittrver. Charles Garver, of this city, received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death of his mother, Mrs. Hetty Garver, of Wabash, who died Monday evening, June 17. Mrs. Garver was a former resident of this city and her many friends will be sorry to hear of her death. Ill ii;Mid Noten. C. L. Sparks, trustee of Union township, Fulton county, brought a boy to Hright8ide on noon train Wednesday. Mrs Wharry, wife of the superintendent of the Clinton county infirmary, brought a boy to the home Wednesday. A two months-old baby arrived at Hrightside from Valparaiso Wednesday. A home is wanted for it In a good family. W. H. Streator, state agent, brought four children to Hrightside Wednesday for temporary care. They are to be distributed from this point. There are now 150 children in the institution. Hesides caring for the children, meeting the trains and managing the Institution, the superintendent, Mrs. Work, is also managing a farm of HO acres this summer.

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REMONSTRANCE PAPERS WERE NOT FILED MONDAY NIGHT. KM'ort of Independent to Prevent ttie Sues of the KemoiiMtrator Ailn-t the 1'avlng of North 1 i-li ig-an Street Kvldently l'roved Fruit IuI-CoiiikII Tttke Niep- to Kkteml I'utiiit; on .South M-liigu and I.aporte streets. The efforts of the Independent to thwart the remonstrators against the paving of Norb Michigan etreet have evidently been successful. At any rate they failed to appear before the council Monday and it is understood that so many who had been induced to sign the retnoustrance were clamoring to get their names off the paper that the remonstrators lost heart. The Indepeadent showed the matter up in the triu light and when it was realized that pure selfishness was actu ating the remonstrators, many property owners hastened to get out from under the odium that attached to those who had unthoughtedly classed themselves with the remonstrators. It seems impossible now for a remonstrance to win out. Our people want paviDg and they are going to have it. The city engineer reported to the council a proposed grade and elevations for Laporte and South Michigau streets, and an ordinance was passed establishing the same. The engineer al?o reported plans, profiles and specifications for paving Laporte and South Michigan streets with vitrified brick The report was approved and adopted by the council. The council then passed a declarator resolution for paving Laporte street from Michigan street to 150 feet west of Plumb street at the Pennsylvania depot, and also for paving South Michigan street from the river bridge to the south corporation line. The following persons were recommended for city commissioners: A.C. North, W. H. Kyle, W. II Conger, Joe Swindell, A. E Wise and D. K. Harris. The petition of Frank Jacox to remove the boarding house from the lot south of his store to a lot on Washington street was granted. The petition of C W. Metsker to occupy a jortiou ot Michigan street to deposit material while building was also granted. Hontet ler-.Morgau Nuptials. The marriage of W. F. Hostetler, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hosteller, of La paz, to Miss (Jenevieve L. Morgan, daughter of Mr. John Hrothers, of Lakevilie, Ind., occurred at the home of the bride in Eakeville Tuesday evening, June 18, 1U01, at 8 o'clock p.m., Kev. Rice, pastor of the Christian church of South (tend, otliciating. MisB Gracie P. Hostetler, a sister of the groom, was the maid of honor and Edward Hrothers, of South Hend, was the best man. Mrs. John Shirk, of South Hend, played the wedding march, "Waves of the Ocean." The home was decorated with ferns, roses, lillies and potted plants. The bride wore a fawn colored dress, silk poplin, trimmed in panne velvet, cream silk, gold applique and fawn satin ribbon. She carried white roses. The maid of honor wore a pea green cashmere, trimmed in cream applique, and carried pink roses. One hundred and two guests partook of the wedding collation at 3:30 o'clock, which was as follows: First Course Chicken, salad, buns, coffee, olives, pickles and dressing. Second Course Strawberries and assorted cake. Third Course Assorted cake and ice cream bricks. Fourth Course Choice fruits. Those not living in Lakevilie who attended were: Messers, and Mesdames Will Thomas, Daniel Dressier, Gus Hrothers, Albert Place, Marshall Kirkley, South Bend; William Redman, Bremen; Joel Hostetler, Marshall Hostetler, Walkerton; Geo. Hostetler, North Liberty; MeBdemes Gertrude Shirk, Will Hawley, J. Cooney, G. M. Urey, South Hend; Wireman, Culver; J. P. Hrinkman, Hibbard; Sarah Hostetler, North Liberty; Miss Jennie, Hechtal. South Hend; Prof. M. D. Puterbaugh, commercial college South Hend; Frank Gordon, South Hend; Charles F. Holtzendorf, Plymouth. Mr. snd Mrs. W. F. Hostetler were kindly remembered by their friends with many beautiful presents. Mr. Hostetler was for twelve years engaged in teaching in this county and has always been an active democratic worker. Last year he had charge of the Lapaz schools and immediately after his term was finished he accepted a position as teacher in the South Hend commercial college, which position he now holds. The young couple came overland to Plymouth Tuesday and left on the noon train for Lake Maxinkuckee, where they will spend a week's honey moon. They expect to be at home to their friends at 106 Colfax avenue, South Hend, after Sept. 3. Work IIa Couiiiteneecl. Work commenced on the laying of the new water mains Monday morn

ing on Laporte street and about thirty men are now employed and more will be put on as soon as the work is farther advanced. The work is under the direction of George Knoil, the citv street commissioner. Joseph Eich is making the joints, assisted by his clever plumber, Taylor Garmend. Surely there is no reason for any man to be out of work when so much work is being done. The new bank building now employs twelve men, Schlosser Hros. are employing eight men and much other building is being done, sd it seems that work is very plenty just at the present time. The paving will make much more work when it is begun. Plymouth is not so dead as some people may think. KIHTOKS KAYO It liKFOKM.

Would Kxcliide All Papers That (Jive Premiums. When the National Editorial associ ation convened at Huffalo the law committee precipitated a warm debate by submitting a report in favor of excluding from the mails all newspapers that give premiums. The report was adopted. Albert Tozler, of Portland, Ore., was elected prtsident, defeating G. A. Willard, of Hoonsville, N. Y., by a vote of 242 to 152. The next convention will be held at Hot Springs, Ark. Kitten Hy a Cat. Willard Kruyer, eon of Peter Kruyer was visiting at Mr. Phillips' laut Friday and attempted to separate a dog and cat that engaged in a free-for-all fight and in his e Horts to save the cat got bitten on the arm for his trouble. Next day his arm was swollen to twice its size and his parents were considerably alarmed, but he is about recovered now. When the lad returned home he accosted his father thus 'Vell, we had a fight, but the dog commenced it." He then proceeded to ted his story, was soaked in arnica and put to bed. Funeral of Mrs. (iitrver. Mrs. Hetty Garver, whose death was announced in Tuesday's daily, died at Wabash, Ind., at 8:30 p m. Monday, and the funeral occurred Thursday at 2 p. m. in the Methodist church of this city. Mrs. Garver was 63 years, 3 months and 15 days old. She leaves six children IM ward, of Chicago; Franklin, of Elburn, 111.; Walt?r. residing in Canada; Warren, of Wabash; Charles, of Plymouth, and Mary Etta Overleese, oi Ashland, Ind. The interment took place at the Oak Hill cemetery. Graduated wt Anu Arhor. Gideon W. Hlain, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hlain, who reside north of this city, graduated Tuesday from the law department of the university of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Mr. Hlain will engage in the practice at once, but is yet undecided where he will locate. He is an energetic young man of good habits and his many friends will join the Independent in wishing him a grand success. Tyuer Iteius. ). A.Stevens has gone to Michigan and will return in two weeks. Miss Hessie Thompson and brother are visiting their sister, Mrs. Delia Johnson. They all attended the funeral of a sister at Liberty Mills last weeK. The following teachers and others left for Valparaiso last Monday, viz: Misses Rosa Dolf, Jessie Jarre!!, Amanda Huffman, Ella McCarthy, Delf add Jesse McKesson, Carl Woolf and Claud Monroe. Miss Ruth Ilolman recently entertained seventeen of her little friends. Strawberries and cream and other delicacies were served by her aunt, Mrs. J. A.Stevens. Mrs. Knott with her grandson, Lambert Hillver, left for the east last week to join her children, Dell, Lydia and Clara Knott. Henry Campbell's barn was raised last week. Ervin Sibert has traded his farm near Hlissville for a farm near the Schroeder school house owned at one time by Israel Thompson, deceased. John Haae and son, S. J. Haag, have purchased the E. S. Hlissville 14 acres opposite George Wilcox. Robert HeagleB, jr., has opened a butcher shop in the rear of Johnson's store. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Lane and family arrived at the home of the tatter's sister, Mrs. Jo. Hurnside from Missouri. They drove two wagons through. Mrs. Orpha Weaver, of Michigan, visited her sister, Mrs. Hennett, several days recently. Mrs. Abraham Miller sold her interest in the home farm, near Hlissville, to Samuel Favrett and moved to her son's farm, near the Shroeder school house. Mrs. Henry Ford has returned to North Dakota, after spending several months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S Sibert. Consumption Cure Warner a White Wine of Tar Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth, cures a cold in one daj if taken la time. 25 and 50 cents.

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HE IS A SWINDLER.

A. M. HENDRICKS PLEADS GUILTY AT MICHIGAN CITY. Identified hy Fattier Yeun, T Plymouth. Who I .ott ned Him l ive lollai Same Fellow Who Tried to S indie Kev. Wei Has Iteeu Working on Catholic l'ri-t Throughout Ohio and Indiana.

A. M. Hendricks, who undertook to swindle Kev. Weiss, of this city, Tuesday, and who succeeded iu borrowing S5 on a SÜ0O check, as collateral security, of Father Venn, was taken into custody at Michigan City, as auiiounced in Wednesday's Independent. He is thought to be an individual who li8 swindled many of the Catholic prieft in Indiana and Ohio. The lellow was captured by the Rev. Father John lileckmann, of Michigan City, who, 6ince an experience of twenty live years ago, has had no great attachment for men of fraudalent iik. A few days ago Father lileckmann received a letUr signed by Hendricks, in which the latter said that a Mrs. Lafontaine had died at Cincinnati, leaving St. Mary's church, of Michigan City, a bequest of $1,000 and the writer said he would come in person in a few days to deliver the legacy. He said also that he had conferred with Hishop Cbatard, of Indianapolis, concerning the legacy and that Father Rleckmann could reach him by writing him a let'er addressing it iu care of the Grand Hotel at Indianapolis. Father Hleckmaun learned from Hishop Chatard that a man had swindled priests at Columbus, O., and other places by a similar game and the bishop advised Father Hleckmann to carry on negotiations with Hendricks, who at Columbus used the name Keilly, in order to catch him. Father Hleckmann wrote a nice letter to Hendricks as directed and Hendricks started for Michigan City. He stopped off at Plymouth long enough, however, to secure a loan of $5 from Father Venn on a bogus check of $500, which he gave as security. Kev. Hleckmann joined his strange visitor in his tudy and took the checK offered to him, which called lor SI, 000 and was given on the Third National bank of Cincinnati by "A C. Waterman" in favor of Hon. H. M. Hendricks. The stranger asked for $r.2.", which amount he 6aid was the court fee in the case The reverend gentleman gave Hendricks the amount asked and accepted a receipt, after which he engaged his visitor in conversation until an ollicer arrived, when Kev. Hleckmann told m visitor he could consider himself under arrest for swindling. Father Venn went up from Plymouth Wednesday afternoon and ideutilied Hendricks. as the man who did him for i?5 and afterwards spent the money in the Plymouth saloons for liquor. Hendricks plead guilty to the charge and was held to the circuit court under $500 bonds. It is probable that having plead guilty the case will be taken up at once in the circuit court and the chances seem good for the old man going to prison for a term of from two to seven years. Hendricks appears to be a physical wreck, lie said be was troubled with bronchitis and was nearly 70 years old. He wanted to have been done with the case at once and asked if he could not be sent to prison at once. When arrested he bad but live cents on his person although he secured S5.25 from Father Hleckmann and $5 Monday from Father Venn of Plymouth. Hendricks told a pitiful story of his career in the swindling business. He said that until a month ago he was employed aa a messenger in the agri cultural department at Washington and lost his position tbiough drink. llavinor read in the papers of various swindling games he resolved to try his luck, and in three weeks had succeeded in lleecing a half dozen members of the Catholic clergy, but that the remuneration was not more than enough for his railroad fare and to keep himself supplied with liquor. He said that while under the intluence of liquor he would anter a bank and after writing a check would put several bank checks in his pocket. The checks he had on his person showed that ho had been in several large cities. He said that he was trying to get to Colorado because of being troubled with bronchitis and had hoped to get a position teaching school in Colorado. The old man was fairly well dressed. His hair and beard are almost white and his face bears the work of many years of dissipation. Father Hleckmann, who was present, said that 25 years ago while at Delphi, a stranger fleeced him out of a sum of money much the same as did Hendricks, telling about the same story and thought perhaps the man now in custody was the same one grown older, but Hendricks stoutly denied having been in the business that long ago. The otlicers believe that Hendricks has operated more extensively than he admits and that he is now trying to worn the sympathy racket in order to get off lightly. It la thought that Hendricks may be

the old gentleman who visited the family of Joshua Domer, who live between Michigan City and Laporte, a few weeks ago and for several days made the Domers believe that he was a relative of theirs who had come to help them secure a legacy left by a relative who had died in the east and who secured a small sum the same as Hendricks did. The belief exists that when the truth becomes known it will be found that the old man has carried on an extensive swindling business.

I IMI I OK 11 IN lit K. IUid Fe li it; It t.Uen Damage to th Amount or $l,ioo. After being out all night, Wednesday, the jury in the case of David Fertig vs. the Pennsylvania Railroad company returned a verdict at 11 a. m. Wednesday, in which they fouud for the plaintilT, civing him damages to the amount of S 1,200, which is S300 lees than the amount returned in the verdict by the jury in the former trial. Judge Adair, of Whitley county, acted as special judge. Martindale .V Stevens appeared for the plaintiff and Parker and Zollars for the defendant. It is understood that the Pennsylvania company will appeal the case to the supreme court. ; It will be remembered that on J jly 23, HK), that David Fertig and wife were thrown from their carriage near Fifth etreet, whereby Mr. Fertig received injuries from which he has not sutliciently recovered to walk. When Mr. and Mrs. Fertig reached the crossing at Fifth street they attempted to cross the track, but the train ilew by and their horses became frightened and threw them from their rig with the above result. Mr. Fertig holds that it was through the negligence of the company that their horses were frightened and that the whistle did not blow and that the bell was not ringing as it should have been. The company held that they rang the bell and blew the whistle when at the required distance from the crossing and that it was Mr. Fertig' own negligence which caused the accident and that therefore he could not recover damages. Mr. Fertig is still unable to walk and is in a very bad physical condition. com m i:nci:i f. i iun(i:, Forty-Four Couplet Fitter the ;iaud -M an h. The commencement dance given at the opera house Thursday was a success in every particular. Immediately after the alumni banquet many of the members went to the opera house, where quite a crowd had already aseembled. The grand march occurred at I o'clock, led by Fdwin Mayer and Miss Klanch Disher, followed by forty-three couples. It was a grand scene, and so many tine costumes were never seen before at a dance iu this city. The beautiful music was furnished by Joe Morone. the celebrated harpist, of Indianapolis. The management deserves great praise for the good work. I'ointer for Kemonst ratorn. The Independent will call the attention of the paving remonstrators to the fact that they have a big undertaking on their hands. There are 4,102 lineal feet on that part of North Michigan street, proposed to be paved. The number of feet repres ?nted bystreets are 1 ,0T . Hence, the necessary number of feet to make the remonstrance effective is 3,301. .Married. Perry Smith and Miss Daisy M. Francis were united in marriage Monday evening at the home of the bride's parents, in South Plymouth, at H:30 o'clock. The young couple will begin housekeeping at once in a cottage in the south part of town. Link tile Noten. Chas. Williams has purchased a new Studebaker buggy of Sherman Miller, the agent at this place. Milton Kwald and wife, of South Hend, arc visiting his father, Valentine Kwald, of this place, a few days. Frank Hartman is spending a few days in Plymouth with his stepson, Sheriff Hondurant, and also taking treatment of Dr Kaszer. (Jrandma Wade aad her sister from Ohio, whose name we did not learn, is visiting relatives in this neighborhood. A letter received from Dr. Flmer Kunz by his sister, Mrs. Sherman Miller, informs that he has settled at Spring Valley, Texas, ami will commence practicing at once. Wm. Scolield's health has bo tar improved that he is now permitted to be out again. Miss Inez Wiltfong and gentleman friend, of Lakevilie, were in this vicinity last Sunday calling on friends and relatives. . A number uf people from here attended the IT, H. church dedication at Lapaz last Sunday. w llioovery for ltlood poison lug. Dr. C. I). Warner'a Compound of Seven Cures, the Creat Cancer Remedy and for all Diseases of the Skin and Hlood, from contact and secondary or hereditary cause. J. W. Hess, Drug-gut.