Plymouth Tribune, Volume 8, Number 29, Plymouth, Marshall County, 22 April 1909 — Page 1

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FE IL DELIVERY II PI IS A REALITY Service Will be Begun on June 15th Senator Beveridge Telegraphs Information to Postmaster Yockey

Washington D. C, Apr 20, J. A. Yockey, Plymouth, Ind., City mail delivery to be established in Plymouth, effective June fifteenth. Albert J. Beveridge. rThe above telegram, received by Postmaster Yockey Tuesday morning from Senator Beveridge gave the first news of the approval of the Postoffice Department, of the recommendation of free delivery for Plymouth. The official notice has not been received from the Department yet, but probably will be received within a few days. The official notice JURYMEN ARE DRAWN CIRCUIT COURT WILL CONVENE ON MONDAY APRIL 26TH. Many Cases Are Set For Trial at April Session of Marshall Court. The jury commissioners met in the office of the county clerk Monday morning and drew the jurymen for the April term of the Marshall Circuit court, which convenes on April 26. Many important cases are set for trial at this session, among them being a number of divorce cases, and several criminal cases. The jurymen drawn Monday morning are Grand Jury. Ora Wilborn, West tp. ,Martin A. Dilley, Tippecanoe tp. John F Lemler, Bourbon. George W. Garn, Union tp. Peter Dietrich, German tp. Ervin Seibert, Polk tp. Petit Jury. Frederick Myers, North tp. George Varier, Bourbon tp. Charles Bope, Union tp. James A. Gray, Bourbon tp. Graham Rou, Bourbon tp.' Marvin T. Louden, Union tp. Absalom Miller, North tp. Harry Porcher, Center tp. David L. Grossman, Walnut tp. Emanuel Lovgreen, Polk tp. John Graverson, German tp. . Franklin Pierce,' Center tp. New Suits Filed. Schaff Bros. Co., versus Thomas E. Houghton, to foreclose mortgage. Ula F. Reed by her mother, Dora C. Reed, versus Elizabeth Jane Blackburn and others, to quiet title. Mahala Jane Gripe versus John A. Molter, to declare deed and mortgage. Emma O. Miller versus Levi E. Miller for divorce. The plaintiff in this latter cause, resides in North township, the defendant is a resident of Wenatachee. Wash. They were married on December 12, 1896, and separated in 190G. She charges cruel and inhuman treatment. Midget Becomes a Benedict. A unique marriage ceremony was performed at Knox Wednesday night when Che Mahr a midget, 28 inches in height and said to be the smallest man in the world, was united in marriage to Miss Nora T. Cleveland,, of Kingston, Pa. The groom is 61 and the bride, who looks down on her diminutive spouse from an altitude of 5 feet 6 inches, is 41. For many, years Mahr was a side show attraction with Bar num & Bailey and the Buffalo Bill shows. He retired two years ago to devote his time to real estate interests in Knox. Want Secretary of Health. A national movement among the Knights of Columbus of America to secure the appointment of another member of President Taft's cabinet, to be known as the secreary of health, has been started at Cleveland, O. A committee has been appointed to write letters to all the councils of the organization, asking their aid in the agitation. Boy Dies of Nose Bleed. After bleeding from the nose almost continuously since Thursday of last week, Harry FUtt. aged 17, died Wednesday at his home near Dollar Bay, Michigan. The hemorrhages started while he -was on the way home from school Thursday afternoon, and, despite the efforts of surgeons and physicians, the flow of blood continued.

will contain the specifications and details setting the date for holding an examination for carriers etc. Will Employ Three Carriers. The granting of tree delivery for. Plymouth is the direct result of the recommendation makle by Inspector John N. Hennen, who was in this city on Tuesday, April 6th, inspecting the streets and sidewalks of Plymouth on which he forwarded a favorable report to Washington. The receipts of the local office have exceeded the requirements for over two years, namely an annual income of $10,000. The streets and sidewalks of Plymouth rank among the best in Indiana, and when the two miles of pavement now under the process of construction are completed, this city will have more miles of pavement, than any city or town of its size in this state. The report of Inspector Hennen is that three routes be established here. A map with the routes designated was forwarded to Washington with the report, and a duplicate of the map will Je returned to the Plymouth office from the department. These three carriers will be chosen by a competitive examination, notice of which will be given throaigh the local newspapers, when ordered As the free delivery system will be established on June 15th, it is probable that a thirty day notice will be given in the near future. , According to the present plans there will be three deliveries of mail in the business district and two in the resMence district, per day. All details will be given when the order from the postoffice department is re ceived.

Quadruple Celebration. On Thursday, April 15th, at -he pleasant home of Mrs. Newton Clevenger, a most delicious md elaborate dinner was served, .he event being the celebration yl the birthdays of Mrs. Newton Clevenger of near Wolf Creek, Mrs. Henry Pontius, Mrs. Ja. Voreis and Mrs. Benjamin Zehner. After the bountiful dinner was served, the afternoon was spent in social chat and singing while music from the phonograph made much merriment for the inv'ted guests. The quadruplex received many useful and beautiful presents which were highly appreciated. Fifty guests were present to help celebrate the occasion and as the day was drawing to a close they departed for their homes wishing them many more such pleasant birthdays. Guests from Plymouth were: Mrs. George Marks, Mrs. John Lawrence, Mrs Charles Zumbaugh, Mrs. Wm. Zehner, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Zehner, Mrs. Hiram VanVactor and Mrs. Otto Carpenter from Frankfort, Ind. Guests from the surrounding country are as follows: Mrs. David Zehner and daughter Daisy, Mrs. John White and two children, Mrs. Lawson Leland and son Kermit, Mrs. Edward Voreis and daughter Vera, Mrs. Oscar Porter, Mrs. Behrings. Mrs. Laura Barcus, Mrs. John Zumbaugh and daughters Jessie, and Helen, Mrs. James Voreis, Mrs. Themas Clifton, Mrs. Laura Densmore, Mrs. Jacob Cavender, Mrs. Henry Pontius, Mrs. David Carpenter Sr., Mrs. David Carpenter Jr. and two daughters, Miss Ida Hand, Mrs. Jacob Richard, Mrs. Ben Zehner and children, Mr.Everett Clevenger, Lawrence Clevenger and Michael Zehner. This occasion has been celebrated for the pist three years and with all probabilities will again celebrate on Apr. 14, 1910 with Mrs. Benjamin Zehner at Wolf Creek. A Guest. Endowment for Winona. The Winona Half Million Dollar club is the name of an organization which is being formed, its purpose being to raise a fund for endowment, improvement and current liabilities of the religious and educational activities which are under the direction of Winona assembly. The plans of the club are being worked out by a committee composed of Dr. S. C. Dickey, chairman: F. N. Arvin, Frank Marimon. Dr. E. S. Scott, Dr. Henrv Webb Johnson and H. E. Marshall, all of whom airo aciive in Winona affairs. It is the intention to raise the half million dollars among 50,000 friends of the Winona organizations who are scattered over the Untied States, the contributions being fixed at $100 each.

DEATH OF JOHN J1LSON.

Former Resident of This City Passes Away at Chicago Friday Morning. A telegram was received by L. Tanner Friday noon, stating that John C. Jilson had died in Chicago Friday morning and would be brought here for burial on Monday morning. The G. A. R. am! Masons of which bodies he was a member, will have charge of the funeral. At the time of his death Mr. Jilson was about 63 years of age. He waV postmaster here at one time, was agent for the L. E. & V. railroad Co., and conducted a grocery store. He left Plymouth about ten years ago, after residing here about twenty-five years. At the time of his death he was employed as a billing clerk for the Pennsy. Ry. Co., in Chicago. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Fanny Jilson, and one son, Romer. Relief Corps Banquet. The Culver and Argos chapters of the Wonien's Relief Corps came to Plvmouth todav to attend a banquet given at the VanCuren hall, by the Plymouth chapter Monday afternoon. KILLED AT SOUTH BEND PLYMOUTH BOY IS CRUSHED AGAINST A PILE OF LUMBER. ' Oliver Brumbaugh Loses His Life Thursday Afternoon Mother Resides Here. Oliver Brumbaugh, son of Mrs. Caroline Brumbaugh, who resides at Pretty lake, was killed by being crushed between a wagon and a pile of lumber at South Bend, late Thursday afternoon. The remains were brought to Plymouth for burial Sunday morning. Brumbaugh was employed by a lumber yard at South Bend, as driver. While driving a loaded wagon near a pile of lumber, he fell between the wagon and lumber, and was crushed to death. He has a wife and two children residing at South Bend.-A" brother Ervin, resides with his mother at Pretty Lake, and a sister, Mrs. John McCarty and brother, Jesse Brumbaugh, reside at Lagrange, 111. Many Teachers Examined. Examination manuscripts for the month of March from teachers who desire state licenses have been received at the office ol Robert J. Aley, state superintendent of public instruction, and the number exceeds that of any previous "month during the year. The examinations were ali conducted by county school officials and are turned over to the state superintendent for grading. There are 703 applications for common school licenses, and 170 for high school permits. The number who applied for high school equivalency certificates is fifttv-four, , Attend Jilson Funeral. The funeral of the late John C. Jilson was held at the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon. The Plymouth Commandery of Masons had charge of the funeral. The G. A. R. post also marched. He was a member of both. Among those here from Chicago to attend the funeral, besides Mrs. 'Jilson and son Romer, were Mrs. V. M. Simons, Mr. and Mrs Wm. Sears and Wm. Shock. FLOUR GOING UP. Bakers Will Soon Be Forced to Raise Price of Baked Goods Account of $1.30 Wheat. With the price of wheat steadily increasing and the millers finding it almost impossible to get the grain at almost any price, flour has also advanced in strides that are almost alarming. During the past ten days the price of flour has advanced from $5.60 to $6.40 a barrel. Bakers are also suffering from the advance and will soon be forced to raise the price of bread and baked goods or reduce the size of the loaves and cakes. Purdue Commencement. Announcement was made Saturday by President W. E. Stone, of Purdue university, that Dr. Andrew S. Draper, commissioner of education of the state of Xew York, and former president of the University of Illinois, will deliver the commencement address at Purdue Wednesday, June 9. The baccalaureate speaker on Sunday, June 6, will be the Rt. Rev. John H. White, bishop of Michigan City. The plans for commencement week, which opens on June 5, are rapidly nearing completion.

PLYMOUTH D. A.

The Wythougan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their second meeting on Friday evening, April 16, 1909. at the home of Mrs. Nellie M. Cressner. The hour for the meeings which are to be held on the stdond Friday of each month, are from 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon and on as long as the guests care to remain. Those wishing bring their fancy work, and thus socially the afternoon passes almost before you know it. Our charter was on cxhibtion for the first time, and contains the following names: Miss Annie Barr, Mrs. Winnie L. Humrichouser, Miss Lois M. Humrichouser, Mrs. Dora L. Erwin, Miss Lois E. Thompson, Miss Olive M. Thompson, Mrs. Laura E. T. Underwood. Mrs. Phebe C. T. Willcy, Mrs. Grace B. W. Asninall, Miss Hazel Dell Ncff, Mrs Mary. L. M. Thayer, Mrs. Amanda E. P. Artz, Mrs. Jessie T. Brooke. Miss Dora Capron, Miss Edna B. Capron, Miss Lyrcl Morris, Mrs. Nellie M. Cressner. Since we received the charter the following names have been added to the chapter: Miss Frances Emerson, Miss Jeanette Emorson and Miss Frances Thayer. The hostess served a threecourse dinner at 7:00 o'clock. All the Daughters were seated at FOR

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Make Last Move in Fight Against Establishment of Yellow River Ditch in Marshall County.

Margaret L. Zehner, by her attorneys E. C. Martindale and H. L. Unger, will ask for a rehearing in the supreme court, in the remonstrance against the Yellow river ditch case appealed from the Marshall Circuit Court. This is the last move in a long tlrawn fight against the establishment of the Yellow river dredge, and the tearing out of the old Plymouth Mill Dam, which was ordered by Judge Burson, as special judge sitting on the Marshall circuit bench, in trying the ditch petition of Franklin E. Milner and others. 'The case was lost by the remonstrators, the Zehners, who were proprietors of the flour mill in this city, which is operated by power obtained by the dam in Yellow river. The ease was appealed by the Zehners to the Supreme court, which decided adversely to them and sustained the finding of Judge Burson. The Supreme court' decision was given on February 25, of this year, and the Appellant, Margaret L. Zehner, was given sixty days to file a petition for rehearing. Briefs are being printed by the appellant, and the petition will be presented before Ap ril 26th. Petition for Rehearing. The points upon which the rehearing are asked are as follows, First, The court erred in deciding and holding that the maintainance of the grist mill and dam described in the proceedings in this cause is no longer of public utility Second, The court erred in deciding and holding that the mill in controversy in this' action is RELIEF CORPS The Woman's Relief Corps No 82 gave a banquet in VanCuren's Hall, April 19th, to which they invited the Culver and Argos Corps. A splendid dinner was served in good style prepared at the VanCuren restaurant to which management the Corps express their gratitude for the very thoughtful care in which it was served. The ladies present from Culver Corps were, Mrs. Dr Rea Corps president, Miss Osborn treasurer, Mrs. Corp, Mrs. Washer, Mrs. Peoples, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Heminger, Mrs. Speyer, Mrs. Personett. Each lady gave a short talk that was very much enjoyed by all present. Those from Argos were Mrs. J. C. Sissle, Mrs. Roscbaum, Mrs. Em Heart on Right Side. Elmer Broadbelt, an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad, while at work in the yards at Warsaw, received a wound in the wrist that may cause him to lose his little finger. When the wound was dressed he could take no anaesthetic because his heart was weak. Physicians who have examined him say his heart is on the right side instead of the left.

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one long table, decorated with candles and flowers, carrying out the Colonial colors, blue and yellow. The theme for the quotations on the place cards was "Ancestry." The American flag over the entrance to the home waved a patriotic welcome. After the dinner hour a short business session was held, after which a very interesting article was read entitled "Memorials of the American Revolution," reminding us of what our ancestors did for us, and also showing the appreciation felt by their followers. There are so many memorials and tablets that it is almost impossible to describe them all. Another article on Patrick Henn was read, and after singing "America" and "Blest be the Tie," we adjourned to meet the second Friday in May with Mrs. Jessie T. Brooke, who with Miss Lyrel Morris will act as hostesses. r.ere are now twenty members, widi several others hunting up an restcrs and dates with the hop of becoming Daughters. Mrs. Cressner showed some very old spoons made from silver dollars and related some very interesting anecdotes. She is to be congratulated for the very enioyable evening she provided for her guests. . Mrs. L. E. T. Underwood, Historian. REHEART no longer a grist mill operated for toll, but is run wholly for private use, or benefit, doing a large commercial business in the manufacture of flour. Third, The court erred in deciding and holding in its opinion rendered that appellant's right to maintain the dam and grist mill in controversy in this, action is adverse to the law enunciated in the following cases: City of Terre Haute vs Evansville, etc. R. Co., 149 Ind. 174; Baltimore, etc. R Co., vs Board etc., 156 Ind. 260 and 270; Talbot et al vs. Hudson et al., 16 Gray .417; and Jcssup vs Loucks, 55 Pa. St. 350. Fourth. The Court erred in deciding and holding that land once appropriated under the law of Eminent. Domain for a public use, could again be appropriated for a different public use and a use which would destroy the use for which it was first appropriated, in the absence of a Statute repealing 'the Statute under which it was first appropriated, or a Statute authorizing such second appropriation. Fifth. The Cjurt erred in deciding and holding that the proposed ditch if constructed will be of public utility and benefit. ' Sixth, i ne Court erred in deciding and holding that Appellant's grist mill is being partially operated by steam power. Seventh. The Court erred in deciding and holding that at the time Appellant's husband purchased the mill, the mill was operated by steam, and in deciding and holding that for some years prior to November 6, 1S96, the mill in controversy was operated by steam. HAS BANQUET ma Shafer. Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Flagg, Mrs. Hissong. Miss Laura Price, Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Elizabeth Shafer. Each lady spoke a few words for the good of the order and all present have our best wishes hoping to meet many times more. We feel that life is too short to pass it by without enjoying some of it while the opportunity is in our grasp. Cake and ice cream were served in the G. A. R. hall at 4 p. m. then we said goodbye. I wish to inform the ladies that Mrs. Daniel Miles will serve refreshments on Wedncsdav at 2 p. m. April 28 in the G. X. R. hall. An invitation is extended to all. Caroline M. Craig, Press Correspondent. Pays Railroad Taxes. Agent James E. Hanes paid the spring installment of taxes for the Pennsylvania Ry. Co., i,i Marshall county. The amount was $16,910.32. The Stork Calls. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Romig a girl baby, Monday afternoon.

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INJURED IN RUNAWAY.

Fred Kipfer Thrown From Buggy Receiving Concussion of Brain. Fred Kipfer, aged 76 years, was seriously injured by being thrown from his buggy, while driving to his home, near Tyner, at 12 o clock Saturday noon. The accident occurred about two miles west of this city. Kipfer was driving home, when he met an automobile driven by Cassius Dillon of Culver. The horse became frightened and suddenly swerving, threw Kipfer from the oll&y to the ground. Kipfer was thrown on his head, and received a bad gash over the left eye, causing concussion of the brain. Mr. Dillon brought the unconscious man to the office of Dr. Knott in this city,, where the wound was treated. Kipfer remained unconscious for several hours, and the exact extent of his injuries could not be learned. He has a family residing on a farm near Tyner. Sues For Divorce. Marion Morrow has brought suit against his wife Delia Morrow, for divorce. The plaintiff is represented by Atty. E. C. Martindale. CONSIDER FIREMEN'S QUIETUS CITY COUNCIL HOLDS A SPECIAL MEETING TO DISPOSE OF IT. Firemen of City Have Been Receiving City Poll Tax Besides Exemption. The city council met in special session Friday evening, to consider the matter of firemen's quietus. The firemen of the city have been receiving for their services, exemption from taxes on $500, and also exemption from city poll tax. The tax on $500 amounts to about $6.50 anually. This is the only exemption allowed by law, but the city has always allowed the city poll tax, $1.00 per year in addition. This was not contested, until s recently, when the county treasurer took charge of city taxes: " It" was impossible for the county treasurer to allow the exemption from poll tax. At the council meeting last evening, it was arranged from the city treasurer to endorse the quietus, and the county treasurer will then honor the quietus on poll tax as before. The total amount of exemption secured , by firemen amounts to about $7.50. The council is considering making some radical changes in the fire department in the hear future. For Crop Statistics. J. L. Peetz, State statistician, is preparing to add tc the work of the towm-iiip assessors of the State by sending "second blanks" for crop statistical purposes foi the assessors to fill in and return to his office. On beginning their work the assessors received "blanks in which to record answers from individual land owners concerning crop statistics. Now that their 'work is almost .complete they 'will in a few days receive the second set in which to report totals on the answers to the former set of questions. The data collected by the assessors will be deposited in their first form with the county asses sors, who will preserve them. Locals Lose Game. he local liigh school base ball team lost to the team from Warsaw Saturday, by the score of 9 o 2. The game was full of errors throughout, and the local boys have no excuse, excepting to say that it was "rotten" and that they should have been beaten. The Warsaw team is a "Cinque" say they, and that they lost the game through many and costly errors. Compromise for $8,000. The $50,000 damge suit of Geo. Schepman, of Richmond, against the Pennsylvania Railroad company, which was to have been tried for the second time in the Henry circuit court this week, was compromised for $8,000 and dismissed. In the former trial the jury awarded Schepman $12,' 500. Schepman fell between the cars of a passenger train and lost his leg in 1904. Tuberculosis Colony. South Bend is to have a tuberculosis, colony. It may be small ami scattered, but it will be the nucleus of that larger colony that the anti-tuberculosis workers have set their hearts upon establishing at South Bend. Suffers Slight Accident. While eating dinner Sunday Agnes, the thirteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Nagle, fell from her chair and sprained the muscles of the left foot.

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Obstinacy 6f One Member Carried the Board Scene Enacted in Court $300 Is Squandered.

The county commissioners at 8 o'clock p.m. Thursday decided to reject all bids for the remodeling of the Marshall county court house and adjourned. In the maneuver over $300 of the county's money was spent by the commissioners without any returns, and which was absolutely wasted. The rejecting of the bids was not because they were deemed too high, far otherwise, for each of the commissioners admitted that the bids ran easily $2000 loaver than they had anticipated. The appropriation was made by the county council for the sum of $15,000, and the bid of Everly and Wallace, who were the lowest bidders, was for $13,692. The ; Everly and Wallace bid was below the estimate made by the architect, and besides the specifications, provided for the remodeling of the windows of the court house, making the bid considerably lower than was expected. The rejection of the bids was due to the obstinacy of one member, Mr. James Severns, who, it seems, could not, or would not have the bids explained to him. Nathan Lee, who was strongly in favor of letting the contract, refused to do so unless the action of the Board wasv made unanimous. Wm. Troup stood in favor of letting the contract to the lowest bidder. Court's Dignity Lowered. It was said by those who were summoned before the board, that the action of Mr. Severns was disgraceful to himself,and shamefully lowered the dignity of the commissioners sitting in court. When Mr. Severns grew irritated it is alleged, that he walked back and forth in the commissioners' room, hurling forth a tirade of oaths and imprccationsagajnst every tiling and everybody connected with the bids for remodeling the court house. The tirade was most unworthy of an officer, chosen to represent the people of Marshall county, and when asked to desist by other members of the board, it is said that hi's temper grew more fierce, and seemed almost unbearable to the other occupants of the room. The irritability was caused because Mr. Severns misinterpreted the law concerning the receiving of bids, misinterpreted the bids themselves, and absolutely refused to be informed either by, the county attorney, E. C. Martindale, or to permit the architect, Mr. Griffin of Ft. Wayne, who prepared the plans and specifications for the improvements, to help explain the bids, or render any advise upon them. The treatment of the architect was said to be most un courteous ; that generally in similar instances, the advise of the architect is asked by the commissioners, to prevent being defrauded by bidders. Thursday Jthe arcitect was excluded from the room when the bids were considered, and was not consulted at all. Contention Over Bids. The contention over which Mr. Severns held out, was over the letting of the general contract. This ( general contract was prepared in blank form by the county auditor, and a copy was given to each bidder, who filled out the blanks: The blank was as follows : General Contract: To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of Marshall coun-j ty. Gentlemen : I propose to do the remodeling of your court house according to the plans and specifications prepared by Griffin and Fair, Architects, Ft. Wayne, Ind., on the general contract as follows :" 1st. For all the work called for in the plans and general specifications, excqting the new floor for the entire first story, the new roof, the finishing off of the surveyors office, stairways etc., to connect the same, changing sash, glass, etc., and fancy decorating . 2nd. Oak floor as tspecified for the entire first floor 3rd. Terrazzo floor and marble sanitary base .... 4th. Galvanized iron roof as specified without any additional sheathing or extra supports 5th. Tile roof as specified with additional sheathing, 6th. Surveyor's office finish ed up in the room where the present toiler is now located, 7th. Remodeling windows with new isash, plate glass etc., according to the specifications, . . . . 8th. Fancy decorating: for the court room according to special designs submitted There were two bids on the general contract, one from Ar

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thur O'Keefe and the other from Everly and Wallace, 'both of this city. The bids were as follows: The O'Keefe Bid. Item 1, $6387, item 2, $1100, item 3, $2873, item 4, $950, item 5, $1846, item 6, $950, item 7, $65 for each window, item. 8, $300. Everly and Wallace Bid. Item 1, $4750, item 2, $753, item 3, $2730, item 4, $693, item 5, 2390, item 6, $900, item 7, $954 item 8, $275. In this bid, in item 7, the bid is made on remodeling all if. the windows. These bids are cn general contract, and a single bond was given covering each bid. In such in(Continued to page 8.) McCARTEN LEAVES PLYMOUTH JAIL VETERINARIAN FINISHES TIME RESULTING FROM . DRUNKEN SPREE. Has Served Thirty Days and Paid Fine cf $23.50 For Robbing Men. At last Dr. J. D. McCarten Veterinary Surgeon, is a free man. His thirty days in the county jail expired Sunday and the doctor left for Chicago to rest awhile, after his month of solitary confinement. The confinement has been solitary, for the doctor has not had much company during the past month except for a chance transient, now and then. The doctor, it will be' remembered got into trouble over a too free indulgence. He ruthlessly entered ..the .deserted - bake oven in the rear of Laporte street about the 18th of March, and hold up the residents, the Messrs. Wm. Carter and Wm. Bland. With a veterinary instrument resembling a revolver, he extracted the sum of one hundred cents from the hoard of Wm. Carter, for which he was arrest ed, charged with petit larceny, and sent to jail for thirty days and assessed a fine of $23.50. A few days afterwards, he raised the amount of the fine from friends and now has just finished his term. The clemency of Judge Bernetha was all that saved him from a penitentiary sentence. The charge upon which the veterinarian was first held, was for robbery. Ha could have . been convicted on this charge, but Judge Bernetha asked the prosecutor to change the charge to petit larceny. It was said to have been McCarten's first offense. McCarten has declared that he will return to Plymouth within a few days, to collect his belongr ings, and will then leave for other parts. , WATCH FOR BIG ENGINES. Two of the Largest Ever Built Will Pass Through Plymouth in a Few Days. Two of the lanrest and heav iest freight locomotives ever built will be completed this week by the Baldwin Locomotive com pany and will be shipped through Plymouth to the. west for the Southern Pacific. Each locomo tive has sixteen driving wheels and the total wheel base of the engine and tender is 83 feet C inches. The total weight of the engine is 600,000 pounds. Tobacco Chewer With a Record. Rensselaer Republican: J. A. McFarland has chewed tobacco for 54 years. He is 57 years of age. He began chewing at the age of three. This sounds im-, probable, but it is a fact. At that age he was troubled with waterbrash of the stomach and a country doctor prescribed chewing tobacco as a remedy. He readily took to the habit and kept it up continuously until last week, when he decided to quit. Father of Normal School Dead. Alfred Holbrook, who founded the Normal university at Lebanon, O., in 1855, and who was known as the father of normal schools, is dead at the age of ninety-three. He was one of the best known educators in the United States. Thousands of teachers received their diplomas from his school. Professor Holbrook was the author of Holbrook's Grammar and other educational works. ,

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