Plymouth Tribune, Volume 7, Number 8, Plymouth, Marshall County, 28 November 1907 — Page 4

C. R. LEONARD. THE RIVERSIDE LUNCH ROOM Furniture Dealer and Undertaker, J. Q. KLECKNER. BRIEF REVIEWS OF HER MOST PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN. Corner Michigan and Laporte Sts. A popular resort for the citizens of Plymouth, and a place where the inner man can be satisfied at a small expense, is the restaurant and lunch room of J. Q. Kleckner. He established this business March 27th of this year, and the patronage he has been favored with has been both pleasing and profitable. He understands the business and he serves a "square meal" or lunch in the broadest sense of the term. He It is a pleasure to note the long continued successful career of C. R. Leonard, who has been engaged in CONTINUED FKOM FIRST PAGE ST. MICHAEL'S ACADEMY.

PLYMOUTH.

A YELLOW RIVER SCENE.

BRIGHTSIDE. The Julia E. Work Training School. One of the important institutions of the State is the Julia E. Work Training School, which was founded in Plymouth, February 1, 1899. The especial province of this institution is the training of physical and mental delinquents. Seventy children were brought here from Laporte when the school opened. At that time they had but one building, and a new building was erected each year for four years as required. The capacity of the institution is now 280. The enrollment is 235 which they do not contemplate increasing to more than 250. The school has a patronage in the State of 56 counties. It is an industrial institution provided for both sexes. Boys are taught all branches of farming and the very best farm machinery is provided in order to teach them farming in a scientific manner. A specialty is made of teaching girls dairy work and house keeping. A specialty is made of training wayward and delinquent girls. No girl is taken for a period of less than one year. The ages of children taken are from six to eighteen years. WINONA TELEPHONE CO. The Crack Salesman of Almost Every Business is the Telephone. This company organized and incorporatcd in January 1903, and has manifested more than ordinary managerial ability in its operations. Many improvements have been made and many more arc in contemplation and course of construction. The Winona Telephone Co. purchased the exchanges at Winamac, Knox, Kewanna and Hamlet, with a total of 425 telephones, but not a mile of good metallic toll line. This company has developed all of that territory by building metallic toll lines and farmers lines until now they have more phones at their Kewanna exchange than they had in their entire system at the time of purchase Feb. 1st, 1903. During the present year this company became the owners of the Plymouth Telephone Exchange, together with all toll lines belonging to the said company. They now own and control more than 2,000 telephones and 300 miles of good metallic toll lines. The officers are: Sam Tomlinson, of Plymouth, president; A. B. Diggs, of Winamac, vice president and manager; W. S. Daniels, Knox, secretary and treasurer. Your business needs a certain amount of phone service, and especially toll service. It is suicidal not to have it. Apply for service to the Winona Telephone Company. PLYMOUTH GRAIN THE PLYMOUTH GRAIN CO. Grain, Seeds, Sewer Pipe, Salt, Lime and Portland Cement. The agricultural wealth of the country around Plymouth is shown by the amount of grain shipped at this point. One of the prominent dealers in this line is The Plymouth Grain Company. Their elevator has a capacity of 30,000 bushels and cribs 15,000. The main building is 60xl00 and warehouse 30x50 in which is built the office. The plant is installed with machinery of the most modern style. They control one of the extensive grain trades in northern Indiana, buy all kinds of grain, and have been the means of distributing a large amount of wealth among the agriculturists of this region. Mr. Shambaugh's long career as a merchant has eminently fitted him for a dealer in grain. He is a most excellent judge of grades and has no superior as a buyer and seller of grain. The farmers of this community accept his judgment, knowing that they will receive at all times the highest price which is to be secured for their products. This firm also deals in seeds, sewer pipe, salt, lime and portland cement, and makes a specialty

The products of the farm this year are 2,000 bushels of potatoes, 200 bushels navy beans, 4,000 head of cabbage, 60 tons of hay, vegetables etc. In the line of stock there are 20 cows, 8 horses, 37 sheep. They make a specialty of raising hogs, of which they now have 50. The .school is a benefit to Marshall county for it expends in Plymouth and vicinity more than $15,000 each year. The cost of maintaining children is now 20 per cent, higher than it was a few years ago, while the rates of the institution have remained the same. Since the school was established at Laporte 17 years ago, it has registered 1613 children. The plant is equipped with electric light supplied by the city and ample fire protection. All the apparatus of the institution is new and in accordance with modern methods of training. Thanksgiving day is now the most important event in the minds of the children. They will be served a grand good dinner consisting of from 25 to 40 fine chickens, pumpkin pie and numerous delicacies. Tbe officers are few Julia E. Work Superintendent, and her Secretary Annie A. Barr who has been identified with the school since it was founded. THE ZEHNER MILLING CO. "Silver Leaf Flour", Meal and Feed. This firm established its present business in 1887, as successor to Bailey & Capron. At that time the mill contained the old burr system which was taken out about a year later and the modern roller system installed. This mill had a capacity of 100 bbls. per day and was operated until Nov. 1896 when it burned down. The firm erected another mill on the same site having a capacity of 60 bbls. per day, and introduced the latest improved roller and sifter system of milling. Ditching in the country tributary to their mill has been the means of increasing their power about 30 per cent over what it was ten years ago. Now, being in possession of all the facilities for manufacturing the finest grades of flour, this firm is placing on the market such high grade brands as the "Silver Leaf Flour" the old fashioned burr ground buckwheat flour, and a granulated corn meal made by the roller and sifter system, also rye and graham flours. They grind all kinds of feed. Mr. J. A. Zehner is the "Miller" in charge. He is to be found in one of those picturesque spots which nature has so kindly created for a water mill. Mr. Zehner's name is known throughout the county as an honest and reliable man and customers will always be served with promptness and politeness in his place of business. CO. ELEVATOR. of grinding feed. Mr. Shambaugh was born in Allen county, Ohio, in 1858 and located in Plymouth in 1885. He is popular with his business associates and also in the social circles of our city. A. E. MASSENA. Blacksmith and Horseshoer. A blacksmith, when he be a good one will draw more trade to a town than any other one industry. One year ago last May, Mr. Massena started his present place of business. He does general blacksmithing, horseshoeing, rubber tiring and all kinds of wood work. Three men find employment in his establishment, and a painter is also kept in connection with the shop. Mr. Massena has been a resident of Marshall county for over 20 years. He was in the employ of Ringgenberg & Cullison four years and does all his work in a manner that gives entire satisfaction. He ts an old hand at the business and knows exactly the wants of his customers. A blacksmith and horse-shoer, whose work is fully up to the times, will always succeed no matter where he is located.

ST. MICHAEL'S ACADEMY.

A Boarding School for Boys Conducted by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. In addition to the public schools, there is a parochial school, which was founded in 1870 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, and accommodates 125 pupils, of which 40 are boarders. This school teaches up to the eighth grade. Its curriculum includes courses in literary and commercial instruction C. L. SWITZER. Second Hand Store. Among the important business houses of Plymouth is that of Mr. Switzer, who established himself here in June of this year as a dealer in new and second hand merchandise. His store is 15x60 and is filled with a

THE MILL DAM.

MARSHALL COUNTY TRUST & SAVINGS Co. Organized September 20th, 1907. Realizing the need of more banking facilities, a number of the leading citizens of Plymouth and vicinity organized the Marshall County Trust and Savings Co., where any person who is trying to save a little money and has no convenient place to put it can deposit it in this bank, where it will earn them good interest. This company has purchased the Sears block, corner of Laporte and Michigan streets and the corner room of this block will be the home of their bank. The rooms the bank occupy are nicely furnished and fitted up with every modern device. The funds and securities of this bank are amply secured against fire and theft by a fire proof vault having walls of double strength. This vault contains a modern and improved Spherical safe, with screw door and time lock, purchased of the Victor Safe & Lock Co., Cincinnati, Ohio thus making an absolutely fire and burglar proof depository. A contemplation of the list of officers and directors will show that many of the best known, wealthiest and most respected citizens of Plymouth and Marshall county are directly interested in its stability and future. The stockholders of this company are almost without excepFRED H. KUHN. Meat Market. The principal requirement of a first class meal is nice, fresh, juicy meat, such as can be found in the neat, tastily arranged meat market of Fred H. Kuhn. He is the best judge of stock in Marshall county, buying none but the choicest, and he keeps a neat, clean market, one that is a pleasure to visit. He has had an extended experience in his trade as dealer it all kinds of fresh meats, and has all the qualities of a firstclass business man. He will be found a pleasant accommodating gentleman to do business with, whom prosperity has not spoiled in the least. When in need of anything in this line you will consult your own interests by patronizing this market. All his meats are inspected by the Pure Food Board and given their mark of excellence. In addition to this his meats are microscopically inspected under his own supervision. Mr. Kuhn established here in 1879. He has a commodious room 20x80 feet in dimensions.

as well is in music and art. Valuable improvements have been made to the building during the last few years. Hot water heating and electric lights have been installed, a wing has been built and one story added to the main building. It is a valuable acquisition to the architectural development of the city as well as to its intellectual growth and is a source of pride to every citizen. Of the ten Sisters connected with the Academy, six are teachers. The Sister Superior has labored for the success of the institution for twenty-five years.

large and diversified stock of common and upholstered furniture, stoves, tinware, framed pictures, sewing machines, musical instruments, clothing, boots and shoes, bedding, mattresses, carpets, rugs, curtains, mirrors, dishes, hoes, rakes, shovels, and all other articles such as are usually kept in a first class new and second hand furniture store. He carries quite a large stock and better than is usually found in towns the size of Plymouth. His establishment contains a complete picture framing outfit and he makes a specialty of framing all kinds of pictures. He has excellent facilities for repair work and all who have dealings with him find him thoroughly to be relied on. Mr. Switzer has resided in Plymouth for 25 years. His largely increased patronage shows that the public appreciates his efforts to furnish them with a good quality of goods at extremely low prices. When you want anything in his line don't forget to call at his store, one block south of the M. E. church, on Center street. Mr. Switzer is also agent for W. F. Frantz & Son, of Laporte, Upholsterers and Finishers of Antique furniture. tion residents of this county. The efficient officers in charge are: C. A. Reeve, President; L. J. Hess, Vice President, and H. L. Singrey, Secy. In addition to doing a regular banking business, this company is authorized to handle fiduciary business of every kind, such as executor, administrator, guardian, assignee and receiver, trustee for individuals or corporations. It may also acquire and sell real estate and accept savings, and fire insurance and guaranteen titles. Although the youngest bank in the city, it aims to gain and maintain its favor by the character of its offi cers and the degree of conservatism and care which mark its operations, together with the uniform standard of courtesy and politeness observed by all connected with the institution. The list of directors following contain the names of men who have made a success of their own private enterprises, and whose advice and aid will enable the bank to maintain its proud position in banking circles. They are Emanuel Shively, C. A. Reeve, John Morlock, C. W. Baker, H. L. Singrey, L. J. Hess and F. E. Garn. Among the tenants of the Bank block---the Chronicle will occupy the basement, Chas. Reynolds the west business room on first floor and River Side restaurant the rear. Office rooms will be found on the second floor, but few of which are vacant. J. ED BERGMAN. Merchant Tailor. This house was established in 1899, and the business has grown so that, although Mr. Bergman employs six tailors, he has all he can do to keep up with his orders. He carries a fine stock and line of samples to select from, which, in style, quality and durability will bear favorable comparison with those of the best establishments in any city in in Indiana. Mr. Bergman is an experienced cutter, well informed in all the latest modes and novelties pertaining to artistic tailoring, and is enabled to turn out work equal in every respect to the finest tailoring establishments of the large cities at prices considerably less, as his expenses are not so great as those in larger cities. He has a trade extending all over the towns lying tributary to Plymouth. Mr. Bergman is a native of Germany. He came directly to Plymouth 26 years ago. He then entered the employ of Ball & Co., where he remained for 17 years.

C. R. LEONARD the furniture business in Plymouth for the past twenty-five years, and than whom none have maintained a more enduring reputation for the equitable methods of his house. He occupies a two-story building with basement 22x100 in size, which is filled with his complete stock of furniture as one would wish to see, including parlor and chamber suits, couches, chairs, tables, etc. in all the leading and most fashionable designs, beauty of finish and solidity of workmanship. He also carries a full line of picture moldings, etc., and frames pictures to order. This is a prominent branch of his business. Undertaking in all its branches is conducted in connection with this business, a full line of burial cases, caskets, vaults, robes, etc. being carried in stock. He owns a fine funeral car and ambulance wagon. This department is under the personal management of Mr. Leonard, assisted by his son Ralph, both being licensed and practical embalmers. Business calls will receive prompt attention at all hours, day or night. This establishment has enjoyed a constantly increasing trade since the same was first opened for business, which is due to a great extent to the fair and square methods of conducting business adopted by Mr. Leonard. RINGGENBERG & CULLISON. Wagon and Carriage Manufacturers. This firm established its carriage and wagon works in Plymouth in 1897. Their business, which has long been remunerative and of large proportions, still continues to grow, for the reason that their patrons invariably receive the best kind of treatment and are furnished with good work and good goods, and this is the recommendation that is given them by those who patronize them. Their prices are as low as will be found at any similar establishment, where skillful work is guaranteed. Their wagon shop is 30x60, paint shop and depository 40x80 and blacksmith shop 20x40 feet in size. Since August this firm has built thirteen school wagons. They make a specialty of transfer wagons and buggies. They employ none but first-class mechanics and manufacture everything known in their line. They do all kinds of repairing, upholstering, trimming and painting, making a specialty of painting both old and new work. In the line of horseshoeing, blacksmithing and general repairing, they do all their work in a manner that gives entire satisfaction. All looking for good goods in this line are invited to call and inspect their stock. Mr. Ringgenberg was born in Stark county, Ohio. Mr. Cullison is a native of Kosciusko county this state. By their industry and business capacity, these gentlemen have built up a large and prosperous business, of which they may justly feel proud.

WEBSTER SCHOOL BUILDING.

THE MONARCH IRON WORKS. Gray Iron and Semi-Steel Castings. One of the leading industries of this city is the Monarch Iron Works, situated on the Pennsylvania railroad on the west side of the city. Its factory building 60x150 feet in dimensions, handsomely designed, is admitures of its kind and certainly a credit to our city. The Monarch Iron Works was organized and commenced business here in 1906 and has since been engaged in moulding grey iron. The plant consumes about 200 tons of pig iron per month, which is obtained from both the north and south. Gary receives about 75 tons per month in iron plates weighing about one ton each. Their other products go to Chicago and western markets. From 40 to 50 men find employment at this plant. The officers are as follows: T. A. Borton, president; James Bratly, vice president; Charles Johnson, treasurer; N. B. Aspinall, secretary; Lloyd Bowell, ass't. secretary and Harry Vance, foreman. Our citizens are justly proud of this enterprise.

who can not be satisfied with a meal at this place is indeed hard to please. A fine line of imported and domestic cigars, fruits, nuts, confectionery and ice cream are also kept and prices are as low as at any firstclass establishment in the county. Short orders and lunch are his specialties. KELLER & JEFFIRS. Auto, Garage, Supplies, Repair Shop, Expert mechanics who make every effort to do all their work in the best possible manner and neglect no opportunity to please their patrons, are always sure to make a success, no matter where they are located. These remarks are the outcome of a visit paid to the repair shop of Keller & Jeffirs at Plymouth, established in 1900. They have a fine brick building 30x60 two stories high. Their shop is fully equipped to do any kind of repair work which may be brought to them. As workers in iron they have no superiors. WILLIAM F. YOUNG. The subject of this sketch conducts a very fine barber shop in Plymouth. New York is Mr. Young's native state, but he has lived in Plymouth since he was eight years old and he has the distinction of being the oldest barber now living in Marshall county. He runs three chairs and his shop is elegant in its appointments. W. F. YOUNG This parlor is presided over by artists who are thoroughly proficient and capable in their line, and all who patronize him may be assured of a nice, clean, easy shave or first class hair cut, in the latest style of the art. Mr. Young has also held the office of Justice of the Peace for six years. He is popular in his profession by reason of good work, as a citizen, by his upright and gentlemanly bearing to all, and has won hosts of friends. LINKENHELT COAL COMPANY. Coal and Wood. The house of this firm ranks among the important industries in Plymouth. It was established in 1887, and during the succeeding years the business has exhibited a remarkable and vigorous growth. They deal heavily in anthracite and bituminous coal, and wood. They keep from two to three teams for delivery and possess unexcelled facilities for handling and shipping coal and wood, and are prepared to sell in any desired quantity on the most advantageous terms. Their policy for years has been ''moderate prices and full weight". Their trade extends all over Marshall county. Believing that the nimble nickel is better than the slow dollar their margins are small. Mr. Homer Linkenhelt, the manager, is a man of business sagacity and influence and is rapidly gaining favor, and his method of dealing, together with his unequaled facilities places him where he rightfully belongs, among the foremost in his line. He has a capacity of 1200 to 1400 tons.

YELLOW RIVER BRIDGE.

WILLIAM O'KEEFE. Hardwood, Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors and Blinds. Every growing town has in it a well equipped lumber yard and builders' supply house. Such a business is carried on in Plymouth by Wm. O'Keefe. Mr. O'Keefe first engaged in the lumber trade in Plymouth in 1882 at a time when retail yards drew most of their stock from the timber supply of Indiana and Michigan. The business transacted by Mr. O'Keefe is of considerable volume and since the disappearance of the supply of lumber in Indiana and Michigan, he is obliged to secure stock from all sections of the country. This stock consists of white and yellow pine, hardwood, hemlock, poplar, cypress, cedar, lath, shingles, sash, doors, blinds, moulding etc. He also carries a stock of common and pressed brick, cement, lime, pulp, plaster, concrete block and porch columns; a complete line of roofing material and in fact everything needed by the builder. In connection with the lumber yard, Mr. O'Keefe has a large wood and coal business, and in his coal sheds has a large stock of all kinds of hard and soft coal. The long continued success of this business is probably due to the fact that this lumber yard handles a large volume of business on a small margin, for Mr. O'Keefe's yard has a reputation for low prices as compared to other places. A STREET PLYMOUTH LIGHTING CO. L. P. Kleitz, Manager. One of the leading industries of this city is the Plymouth Lighting Company. The officers of the comL. P. KLEITZ pany are G. H. Geist President, C. W, EBERT BROS. Bottlers of All Kinds of Soda and Mineral Waters. This business was originally established in 1885, Ebert Bros, succeeding Joseph Stein two months ago. The plant is very large, covering about two acres of ground. It is fully equipped to do all kinds of bottling in the most up-to-date manner. They bottle all kinds of soda and mineral waters, using the Hutchinson peppers for pop. The capacity of the plant is over 23,000 cases of bottled goods in one year. Their trade extends all over Marshall county and adjacent territory. From thrce to fivc men and two teams are employed in the manufacture and moving of their products. These, gentlemen have resided in I'lymoifth since 1887 and are well and favorably known. They also are agents for Pabst fa- . mous Blue Ribbon Beer, made in Milwaukee. LITTLE GEM BARBER SHOP. W. A. Rhinehart, Proprietor. Genial manners and correct business principles will always draw trade. The above qualities for success in business are characteristics possessed in an eminent degree by the gentleman whose name appears above. Mr. Rhinehart was reared near Winamac, Indiana. He came from Logansport June l5th, 1899 and opened a tonsorial parlor in this city in 1902. He commenced with one chair and now has an up-to-date three chair apartment. His parlor is presided over by artists who are expert in their line. Patrons will receive prompt attention and can rest assured that they will receive an easy shave or a first class hair cut. The Little Gem Barber Shop is located three doors north of the Postoffice and enjoys an increasing patronage. Mr. Rhinehart takes this opportunity to thank the public for the liberal patronage he has received in this city.

J. C. BUNNELL & SON.

Furniture and Undertaking. The most extensive furniture store in this county is conducted by the firm of J. C. Bunnell & Son. They carry a heavy stock of goods, including all kinds of furniture from the cheapest price to the costliest upholstered sets, the varied assortment being suited in style and price to the purse of both rich and poor. They occupy a store 22x120 feet three stories high and also part of the second floor over a drug store. The undertaking business being conducted in a separate building. The main building contains an elevator which runs from the basement to the third floor. Their stock comprises parlor suits, couches, chairs, chamber suits, tables, beds and everything known in furniture of which they carry the best in every line, and the best way to determine the desirability of their prices and goods is by comparison with other concerns, which comparison they heartily invite. This firm makes a specialty of undertaking in all its branches, are licensed embalmcrs and own a fine hearse and transfer wagon. These gentlemen established their business in 1893 occupying a small two story building about 100 feet long, and their splendid establishment and flourishing business of today, is a fitting monument to their energy, industry, strict attention to business and upright dealings. Plymouth is their native city. SCENE. Fox, treasurer, and L. P. Kleitz, manager. The company established and first turned on gas Aug. 8, 1907 with nearly 300 consumers. They have also connected up several gas engines, which is very economical for power. In addition to furnishing lights to over 130 homes, this company has nearly 200 gas ranges in use in this city, giving entire satisfaction, thus enabling the housewife to do all kinds of cooking and baking at less cost than wood or coal fuel. The company has one set of gas making machinery and are now installing the second set, which will insure constant and good service for years to come. The pipes which they now have laid in the ground are of sufficient capacity to supply a city many times the size of Plymouth. This company is giving as good, if not better, service than is found in any part of the country. Our citizens are justly proud of this modern industry and never fail to speak well of it. STEELE STUDIO. J. M. Steele Proprietor. The art of photography made, some wonderful advances in the last few years, until it would now seem that the production of the present day would admit of no further improvement. In Plymouth, in common with all progressive Indiana cities, will be found a gentleman, who not only does his work in a highlyartistic manner, but take a pride in all the productions of his camera J. M. STEELE and allows no work to leave his studio that is not up to the high standard he has fixed for all his work. Mr. Steele deserves success in an eminent degree. The work he turns out can not be surpassed anywhere not even in the celebrated galleries of the larger cities, and all who desire really meritorious work should call here before placing their orders elsewhere. Mr. Steele has a moulding department in connection and makes frames to order. His prices are always moderate and promptness in fulfilling all favors is a feature of his studio.