Plymouth Tribune, Volume 8, Number 51, Plymouth, Marshall County, 23 September 1909 — Page 1

THE LYMOUTH Recorder'. Office te1 UNE VOLUME VIII PLYMOUTH. INDIANA. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 23, 1909. NO. 51

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FINDS GIANT PUFF BALL

BIOLOGIST DISCOVERS A MONSTER SPECIES OF BREAD MUSHROOM. Was 44 Inches in Circumference and Weighed Almost Eight Pounds in Mill Park. Prof. H. W. Clark, a govenicrnment biologist of Washington, 13. C, who -with Prof. Charles 15. Wilson, the latter the professor of biology in the State Normal School at' Westfield, Mass.,- have been studying the specie of river mussels in the rivers of this and adjoining counties for the past few months, brought to the Tribune off e, the largest species of mushroom, we have ever seen, and which Prof. Clark pronounces a very remarkable specimen. The fungus, was found by the biologist in the Mill Park, close to the river, back of the Zehner mill, in the north part of this city. The scientific name of the specimen is Lycoperdon giganteum, or Giant Puff Ball. The fungus, which is sometimes called bread mushroom, weighs 7 pounds and 11 1-2 ounces. It is 375 millimeters or 14 3-4 inches across, and stood on its stem 2G0 millimeters or 10 1-2 inches high. It is about 44 inches in circumference. The top of the specimen, -which is edible resembles a large white cake, of the Angel's Food, variety. ' It is as large as a very large wash basin, and of that shape. The mushroom was found Friday morning, and there were several species in the neighborhood of this one. Some had been eaten by cattle. When treated as egg plant, by soaking in salt water, it is a very palpable dish. In he opinion of the professor, the species brought to this office had been growing for about two days. Later the inside turns to a smoky spore similar to the small puff ball, known to every small boy. Studying Mussels. As stated aibove Professors Clark and Wilson are in this city and vicinity, studying the life and habits of river mussels. The Kankakee river system is being pursued from its source to mouthin this system Yellow river is included. The' reason for the study -of mussels is .i:is-se,veral thßusi and tons of these mussels (known as clam shells) are used every year by manufacturies, for the mother-of-pearl ontained, for making pearl buttons etc. It is feared by these manufacturers that the supply of mussels will soon be fxhausted, and so the gbvernment has undertaken to construct a -biological station at Fairport, la., where mussels will be cultivated. The two biologists are in this neighborhood studying their characteristics, breeding time, and conditions favorable to their growth. One peculiar fact being studied, is the hatching of. young. First the Microscopic offspring is carried in the gills of the parent. It is then deposited on the ground, and later attache? itself to tjie gills or fins of fishes. Which fish are the best carriers, is being studied. In nature many of these eggs die, because they do not become attached to fish. In the government station, the proper fish will be provided in proper quantities. Another point bein studied is parasites Avhich are destructive to the life of mussels. Many different varieties ol mussels have been found in the river in and about this city. Prof. Clark has returned' to this city, from the lower Kankakee, to recover from a cold, contracted there, while his partner is pursuing the study down the Kankakee MARRIED. Jerome Ball :nd Miss Ptnrl Wirlings Become Man and Wife at Fort Wayne. Mr. Jerome Iiall of th; firm of P.all and Co. of th's city, and Miss Pearl Yiningf. wer' united in nurria.ge at Ft. Wayne Thursday at 12 M o'clock. They left that afternoon, for a wedding trip through the east. Married. Mr. Irvin W. Keyser and Miss Christena L. Mikel were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the parsonage of the Reformed church. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a number of the immediate relatives The bride is the daughter of Mr. Xoah Mikel living east of Plymouth, and the groom resides near Bremen, where the worthy young couple will go to house-keeping, followed by the her.rty wellvvishes of a host of friends. Entertained at Dinner. The family of Postmaster J. A. Yockey, his sons-in-law and their families, were entertained at the home of Myron Chase nine miles northwest of this city, at a dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Corbaley left Tuesday for Los Angeles, Cal., where they will make their future home.

GERMAN TP. TEACHERS.

Who They Are and Where They Will Be Located For The Coming Year. Trustee Marburger Iras completed his selection of teachers for the district schools of German township, which will open next Monday, Sept. 20. Following is the list of the schools over which they will preside: Xo. 1. Miss Pearl Merger. Xo. 2. Miss Vida Schlosser. Xo. 3. Miss Clara Schurr. Xo. 4. Edward S Kitch. Xo. .. Harmon Carbiener. Xo. (I. Miss Stella Knoblock. Xo. 7. Miss Ida Hushower. Xo. 8. Scott Schilt. Xo. !. Theo. Graverson. Xo. 10. Alva Marburger. Xo. 11. Miss Delia Horts. Xo. 12. William Kiefer. Xo. 13. Albert Holberman. Xo. 14. Whiter Annis. A most unusual condition obtains this year, not only in German township, but in most parts of the state. There are more teachers than schools. For a number of years die reverse has been true; there has been a shortage of teachens. This looks as though more young people are engaging in educational work than in the past. REUNION OF ' OLD COMPANY II SURVIVORS OF COMPANY OF 29TH IND. REGIMENT HAVE REUNION Meeting Was Held at Home of Sylvester Lovell Saturday Evening. For a number of years the surviving members of Co. I 2Dth Indiana Regiment have met at the hojne of one of its members and enjoyed an evening visit with their friends. This time the meeting was held at the commodious nome of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Lovell. Saturday evening, Septr 18. The yard and house was neatly decorated with "Old 31ory." The invited guests num)ered forty-five including a number of the 20th "boys" that served in other companies. The evenng was speat in social visiting. A number of thrilling events of the war of the Rebellion were related. The 2Dth was called to :he front in 18G1 and witnessed many hard fought battles, and a long camp life. A call was given jy the ladies and the entire numDer of men marched to the dining "oom, where a long table loaded with good things was awaiting hem. At the head of the table l chair was nicely draped in honr of the late Mr. Loyal I'urch, who was mustered out of the -ompany by the hand of death since the last meet. The present surviving members of Co. I are Mr. Levi Wertz, Mr. S. Wilson and Mr. Svlvester Lovell. The evening was greatly enjoyed. All honor to these gatherings of the veterans, it gives romfort to them and teaches true )atriotism to coming generations. Leave for New Home. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. McCrory eturned Saturday morning from i twro days sojourn at Oregon, 11.. where they attended a reccpion at the palatial home of Mr. nd Mrs. Wm. StefTa in honor of their son, Honier K. Hancy and vvife, nee Miss Geneva McCrory. They report a royal time, in which each seemed to vie with mother to make the time more njoyable to all. The young couple- started Saturday noon for the home of brother at Mapson, Iowa, from ,vhence they fill continue their iournev to their new home in Celfkld, North Dakota. Resolutions of Respect. Whereas: The Allwise 1'eing iaw fit in His divine mercv to remove from our midst one of our "ellow -workmen, John niassingham, Resolved: That the Carpenters )f the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company, Factory No. S, individually and collectively extend to he famiiy of the deceased, our heartfelt sympathy, and would "sk the divine One, who doeth ill things well, to bless and console them in this their hour of sorrow. Carpenters of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. Marie Rhodes Hostess. Marie Rhodes entertained in honor of Lyrel Morris Thursday ?venii; at her home on Sophia street. Miss Morris was presented with a miniature trunk filled with manv useful articles. A book of views of the beautiful citv of PIvmouth, drawn bv the guests wa made and pjsented to Miss Piessic Dcnder who 'eaves for her new home shortly. Tn this. Miss Elizabeth Carver took honors in artistic work and Lyrel Morris was awarded hi&h place as a cartoonist.

REPORT ON ORPHANAGE

JULIA E. WORK HOME WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE STATE BOARD Says Credit is Due to Management For Efficient Work Done. The following is the report of the Julia E. Work Home, north of this city, made by the State Board of Charities and Correction, and published in the Indiana Bulletin of that board, just published : Orphans' Home, Plymouth (Marshall County). Visited June 30, 1909. The children in the custody of the county and of the Board of Children's Guardians are cared for at the Julia E. Work Home at Brightside, near Plymouth, until they can be placed in suitable private homes. The management of this home gives to the children entrusted to them good school facilities, in addition to training in home industries for the girls and farm work for the boys. The segregation of boys and girls, the cottage system for childrcn of various ages, separate buildings for fire and sanitary protection, with the assignment of teachers and officers on duty in the various wards and dormitories, insures ample oversight and proper direction. Great credit is due the management of this home for the efficient work done in caring for the physical, moral and mental conditions of its wards, and for the co-operation manifested in placing the children in desirable homes as soon as they can be made placeable. PLYMOUTH GIRLS TEACH. Three Get District Schools in Union Township List in That (Tovmship. t Following are the assignments of teachers to the country schools of Union township: ' Iiurr Oak J. F. llehmer, principal; Deldora Deloney. Hibbard Grace Zechiel, principal; Ethel Smith. Maxinkuckee Alta . Benedict, principal: Deila Stahl. Rutland Rose Lidecker. Poplar Grove1 Austin Lowry. t Washington -Victor Elickv Mt. Pleasant Hazel Rosenbury. Kaley's Letha Carman. Sickman's Eva Davis. Circuit Court Convenes. The September term of the Marshall circuit court, convened at 1 :30 o'clock Monday afternoon Preliminary business was transacted, a number of judgments given and arrangements for hearings of issues made. 'Hie work of setting cases for trial will be beerun Tuesday morning. Sheriff G. W. Martin of Channing Texas, is in this city to take charge of Sherman Price, who has been confined in the county jail, upon a charge of bastardy from Channing; Tex. Young Price was arrested a. Bremen a couple of weeks ago. where he was employed in the Radiator works. The Texas sheriff is awaiting Requisition papers in order to remove the prisoner to I exas. An Indian Woman Physician. Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte of WaithilL Xeb., is the first Indian girl to study medicine. She was graduated from Hampton, Va. and from the woman's medical college in Philadelphia with the highest, honors. She is a granddaughter of the great Chief Joseph of the Omahas, whose advice the tribe still follows. She was born in a tepee, learned the English language from her sister, who had graduated from Carlisle and came home to teach. Then she moved to a log house. She became in time a country doctor, married a Sioux Indian, and at the request of her people continued to prescribe for them, with her babies in her arms. She lives in a beautiful house with all modern comforts. College Students Leave. Many of the remaining college students left Monday for their respective places o f study. Amtong those who left Monday were '.Misses Lyrel Morris of this city and Gladys Taber of Argos, to Obcrlin, O., Russe 1 Heim to Chicago to attend P. and S. and Glen Underwood, Olive Heldon, Frank Martindale, and Harry Woodbury to li'.oomington, Howard Wilson to Xew York. Clippers Win Again. The Plymouth Clippers bfented t!u Ft. Wayne Elks at th: -cal ball diamond Sunday, by :r:s shut-out scoro of ." to 0. I'urwci! pitched a fine game for the ;!?. who had v:iy sailing throughout. The contest of the season is expected next Sunday, when the much touted La Porte team comes to Plymouth, in the wind-up championship of Xorthern Indiana series.

JEVNE GETS SUSPENDED SENTENCE OF ONE TO 14 YEARS Self-Confessed Thief Profits by Mercy of the Court----Circuit Court Grinds Out Much Business

Harold Jevne the sixteen year old youth who stole the motorcycle from the office of the Plymouth Tribune about two months ago, entered the Pennsylvania and L. E. & W. railroad stations, and who in trying to ride away with the stolen, motorcycle, and succeeded in getting the machine only seven miles north of this city, about a mile south of Lapaz, where it was abandoned and left at the farm of Joseph Muffley, then rode to South Bend on a wagon, went back to his home in Chicago, and was arrested there two days later, charged with grand larceny, received a sentence of one to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville prison, from Judge Bernetha Tuesday who suspended sentence upon the good behavior of young Jevne. He has been confined in the jail in this city for over nine weeks. Immediately after his arrest Jevne confessed to burglarizing the Pennsylvania and L. E. & W. stations, to stealing some $30 from the cash drawer of the Sun Fruit store a week before. The case was heard Monday afternoon, and taken under advisement by the court until Tuesday morning when the sentence was given. The court found "that the defendant pleaded guilty as charged, and was guilty of the offense of grand larceny, that he is sentenced to the custody of the Board of Trustees of the Indiana Reformatory to be confined therein or at such place as he can be most conveniently and properly cared for, not less than one year, nor more than 14 years. That he make his fine unto the state of Indiana in the penal sum of $5.00 and be disfranchised for a period of two years. That on account of the tender age of the defendant and under the circumstances accompanying the offense, the court is of the opinion and finds that the offense was committed under such circumstances that in the judgment of the court such defendant should not suffer the extreme penalty, if he hereafter behave well, it is therefore ordered that sentence be suspended during good behavior of defendant." Jevne is now in jail, awaiting an officer from the Jeffersonville prison, who will conduct him there, or be paroled. Docket is Heavy. The circuit court opened for the September term, after summer recess Monday. The docket is extremely heavy for this term, there being a total of 164 cases docketed for trial. Of these 30 are criminal, and 134 civil cases. The court appointed Ormond E. Swinehart court reporter, and Jacob Foltz, bailiff of the court. A bulk of business, in setting cases for trial, hearing motions, and disposing of other cases, has been ground out by the court, in the two days in which court has been in session. Divorce is Granted. The first divorce granted in this term, was given to Tena Kline, against her husband Eli F. Kline. She was also given custody of four children. The plaintiff resides on a farm near Bourbon, and charged her husband with cruel and inhuman treatment. Her husband abused her because she would not leave her church and join one he selected. Incompatibility was given as the reason. Atty. Kellison appeared for Mrs. Kline. The divorce was granted. Other Cases Set. Other business transacted by the court, was as follows: In the case of State of Indiana versus Lola F. Bentley, alias Lou Lee, on two indictments, for maintaining a public nuisance, and keeping a house of ill fame, Atty. Lauer for the defense, moved to quash the indictments. The case of State of Indiana versus Moses Fish, for selling intoxicating liquors without a license, was set for trial on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 5th by jury. The case against the same defendant for the unlawful possession of liquor, was set for trial on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 6th, by jury. Four indictments against Francis Lemert of Teegarden, two for the unlawful possession of liquor were set for trial on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 7th by jury and morning of Friday, Oct. 8th. Two cases charging the same defendant with selling intoxicating liquor without a license were set for trial on the same dates, as above. The case of State of Ind. versus Margaret Stuckey of Bremen, for assault and battery were set for hearing on the afternoon of

Monday, Oct. 4th. Case of State versus Lena Strycker for petit larceny, motion was made by Atty. Lauer for defense to quash. Case of State versus Lena Foley, for committing house to be let as house of ill fame, by agreement, was continued over this term. The case of State versus John Cline for assault and battery was also continued over to the next term, by agreement of attorneys. Inwood Case Settled. The long pending. case of Geo. A. Steley, administrator of the estate of David Warnacut, versus the Pennsylvania Ry. Co., for damages, has been settled out of court, and the case dismissed. The Railroad company paid the plaintiff the sum of $200, and the court costs. The case was for damages, alleging that locomotives on the railroad set fire to a building which burned in Inwood a couple of years ago. Case of Ozias Duddleson, Jane Bernhisel, and Albert Duddleson versus Elizabeth Duddleson, to recover trust fund, was dismissed, plaintiffs to pay costs. Case of Edward Brown versus Pennsylvania Co., the plaintiff defaulted, and case was dismissed costs being assessed against the plaintiff. Case of Henry Lichtenberger versus the Winona Telephone Co., for damages, was set for trial on the afternoon of Monday Oct. 11th, by jury. Case of Franklin P. McFadden versus Bert Ackles, A. C. Richards, Rebecca Tribbey and Thomas O. Tribbey, to foreclose mechanics' lien, was set for trial on the morning oi Tuesday, Sept. 28th, by the court. The costs have been paid in the case of Catherine Summers versus James C. Stroup and others, and the case dismissed. The case of Omer Lewis, versus Maurice J. Winfield for neggently driving an automobile on a public highway, was set for trial on the morning of Wednesday Oct. 13th. Case of Franklin P. McFadden versus Frederick Miller and others to foreclose mechanics' lien was set for trial on the morning of Tuesday Sept. 28th by the court. In the case of Michael B. Zeh

ner versus Andrew J. and Augusta E. Clexton for ejectment, the plaintiffs filed petition for change of judge. Case of Joseph Vehon versus Nathan Vehon on note, was set for trial on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 14th by jury. Judgment Given. In the case of Franklin S. Munger and others versus Horace G. Kewney and others on account, the defendants defaulted, and the court gave the plaintiffs judgment in the sum of $249.18 and costs. The South Bend Wholesale Co. was given judgment against the same defendants in the amount of $203.33 and costs. In the case of Fannie Cox versus Joseph Muffley and Susan Muffley to quiet title, the court found against the plaintiff on the first and second paragraphs of complaint, but found for plaintiffs on third paragraph, and awarded plaintiffs sum of $245.12. In the case of Edward Shipley versus John Zeider and others, for injunction, the costs were paid and case dismissed. Ask fqr Change of Judge. Attorney Samuel Parker, who has been acting as special judge in the case of Jacob Ness versus the Board of County Commissioners and Arthur O'Keefe, for injunction, a change of judge was granted on petition, for trial of permanent restraining order. Cases Dismissed. In the case of the Owosso Caset Co., versus Otto L. Grossman on account, the costs were paid and case dismissed. In the case of Samuel Stewart versus estate of Nancy Weatherholt, for disallowed claim, costs were paid and case dismissed. The case of First National Bank of Plymouth, versus Isaac Barcus, and Elijah McElfresh on note, costs were paid, and case dismissed. State Warns Roads. The Indiana railroad commission is sending notices to all the railroads of the state that they must comply with the law in regard to cutting weeds along their right of way, equipping their engines with headlights, grab irons, automatic bells, ash pans and footboards. The commission warns the railroads that it will enforce these laws.

WRITES FROM GOLDEN WEST

FORMER PLYMOUTH BOY SAYS OPPORTUNITY IS UNLIMITED IN COLO. Frank Janke Tells of Life on Farm Near Limon, Colo. Future Bright. To our Many Friends: Inasmuch as our many friends have written us regarding our welfare and the country in general, I take this method of answering them and delight in stating the facts as to conditions as they exist, during our stay here of almost two years, we now feel as though we have made a step in the right direction already, over the hardships of frontier life of a new and undeveloped country. We can note a wonderful change in many conditions. The people now located on the plains are here to stay and not of the speculative nature. We are breaking up the sod as fast as possible. This is really the third year from the first settler, and you can see broad acres under cultivation, fences are being constructed on section lines and this thing of cutting across the country will soon be a thing of the past. We note that the nights this summer have been so much warmer than those of last summer, due, no doubt, to the fact that more cultivation is being done, which is the making of a good corn country. We are not pestered to death with coyotes and hawks killing and carrying off pigs and chickens, as was the situation last year, and the country in general is becoming one of the greatest in the west. We are proud of the good crops that we raised this year, and which cannot be excelled anywhere. Winter wheat went from 17 to 23 bushels to the acre and tested 65 pounds, spring wheat averages 20 bushels as well as rye, barley, speltz, and while we do not claim it to be a corn country, it will go 35 bushels to the acre. We have 9 acres. Potatoes (spuds) do well here and are noted for their fine quality. We have under cultivation this year and into crops, thirty acres, and must say that all the different varieties are just as good as could be made. The rainfall this season seemed to come at the right time, and to see the vast amount of waving grain, reminds one of old Indiana, with the exception of the timber and the fruit, but it will not be many years till we will be blessed with all these, as every homesteader has some planted, which show rapid growth, and which will, in a few years, add wonderfully to our already beautiful country. Our soil is a dark sandy loam, from one to four feet deep, underlaid with clay, just rolling enough to afford self drainage. Good, pure soft water can be had from 15 to 100 feet deep, our well is 80 feet and the water is as cold as ice. All forage crops do well here, in fact we raise a greater variety than we do in the east. Prairie hay of the finest quality grows wild and everyone is well supplied for the winter. As to a healthful climate, Colorado has a world wide reputation, winters are mild with very few exceptions. Will say that while I have been doing inside work for almost a year, I am enjoying better health than ever before, as well as my family, and as far as going back east for health and wealth, we have no desire whatever; as we have the health, we stand a possible chance of getting the wealth. So all in all, we feel as though we will be well paid for the so-called hardships of a new country. Under the new homestead law passed last February, we were fortunate enough to secure an additional 160 acres, making our claim 320 acres in one body, which we are required to live upon and cultivate 40 acres additional each year for five years from the time we filed upon the first. So at the end of our five years, we are required to have under cultivation 200 acres. No commuting is allowed, so under this act, we cannot obtain a patent for our land until the fall of 1912, but as our time is almost half gone, we feel as though the other half will pass as quickly, and if the country continues in its wonderful improvement, we know we will be well paid for the time spent, the hard work and the so-called hardships encountered. My family is practically holding down the claim, my brother doing the farm act, so they are the ones that arc entitled to the credit, while I am holding my position as bookkeeper for a $75,000 general merchandise store in Limon and keeping up the financial end as much as possible on the seemingly dead expense bills, I claim but little credit for what is in store for us, Mrs. Janke has labored hard, raising 125 chickens j (Continued to page 8.)

MRS. TRIBBEY AN HEIRESS

Her Aunt, Miss Richmond, Dies in England and Leaves Her a Fortune. Mr. H. P. Goodman, a bank president of Napa, Cal., who was attending the bankers' convention in Chicago, came to Plymouth today and informed Mrs. Oscar Tribbey that her aunt, Miss Hannah Richmond, who died recently at Keystone, England, had left a will bequeathing Mrs. Tribbey the bulk of her fortune. Miss Richmond was the sister of Mrs. Tribbey's father, and Mrs. Tribbey was her only niece and namesake. The news astonished Mrs. Tribbey, who never saw her aunt, but the news is undoubtedly reliable as Banker Goodman has for many years been a business adviser of the Richmonds in California. Miss Richmond was quite wealthy and the many friends of Mrs. Tribbey here and elsewhere will be glad to hear of her good fortune. Suits Filed. The Marshall County Trust and Savings Co., guardian of Sarah A. Cudney versus Ida M. Cudney, to set aside deed. MAY INCREASE THE DISTRICTS NEXT CENSUS MAY ADD ONE CONGRESSMAN TOk DELEGATION. Thirteen Has Been the Number Since 1870, But Change May Come This Year. A rearrangement of the congressional districts in Indiana will follow the enumeration of the people of the state by federal government next year. If the gain in population is as large as it is expected to be and congress does not increase the ratio representation too much, an additional member of congress will be provided. The state has had thirteen congressional districts since 1870 when the ratio was one member for each 131,425. The censuses of 1880, 18J0 and K)00 showed a marked increase in population, but following each census congress increased the ratio of representation just enough to hold the state s number of representatives at thirteen. In 1880 the ratio of representation was fixed at 151,911; in 1S!M), at 173,901 and in 1900 at 194,182. From 1850 to 18G0 the state was allowed 11 representatives; in 1810 the basis of representation allowed, ten; in 1830 seven; in 1820, three and when the state was first organized on-e. , The appointment under the census of 1890 had to be slightly stretchi4-in order to give the stte thirteen members of the lower housf. A strict construction would have required a population of 2,.Vi4,3(; to call for thirteen representatives. The actual population of the statd according to the government's count was 2,5K;jC2 or 7,904 short of the number actually required. The government's estimate of the population of Indiana next year is 2,775,000.. Most persons who arc acquainted with the state's growth feel that this estimate is too low, hut accepting it as reai'onablv fair, the state 'will show an increase in population of 250,r3i. Whether an additional member of congress will be allowed, will, of course, depend on the new basis of representation fixed by congress. The apportionment made under the last count produced 38o members of the house of representative wlncli has been increased to 391 by the 'admission of Oklahoma. This i number has proved to be unwieldy and while there is not much likelihood of its being reduced, the disposition will undoubtedly be to hold rt about where it is. Met After Half Century. Two men met in Warsaw Saturday who had not seen each other in u vcars. Thev were loe C. Wain of Osewgo, and Jonathan Ivddy of Allegan county, Mich. In 1K52 the two. then youig men, crossed the western plains together, with ox teams, as the medium of transportation and had not seen each other since. Funeral of Child. The funeral of John Paul Free man infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Freeman, was held in tin's city Thursday afternoon. The child died at the home of its grand-parents in Warsaw Tues day and was brought here for burial. ' Dinner Party. Mrs. F.ldridge Thompson enter tained a number of ladies in hon or of her grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kershaw at her home on west Jefferson street, Thursday, at a dinner party. A delight ful time was spent by the ladies present.

ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT CALLED

DEATH CLAIMS OLD CITIZEN IN THE DEATH OF AMOS C. MILLER Had Resided in Marshall County for Sixty-Five Years---Ill but Short Time. Another old and respected resident of Marshall County, was called in the death of Amos C. Miller, which occurred at his home on Dickinson street in this city, Sunday noon at 12 o'clock. Death came after an immediate illness of only about a week. A few months ago, with his wife Mr. Miller went to California in the hopes of regaining his then failing health. About six weeks ago he returned to his home here. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2-00 o'clock. Interment at Oak Hill. Amos C. Miller, was one of the oldest settlers of Marshall county, having for almost sixty-four years made his home within the borders of the county. He was only five years of age at the time of his arrival, his birth having occurred in Elkhart county, Ind., November 6, 1839. His parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Miller, were natives of Ohio, in which state they were reared and married, removing thence to Elkhart county, Ind., about 1834. For ten years they remained residents of that locality and in 1844 came to Marshall county, settling in Polk township where the mother died at the age of 53 years. Amos C. Miller spent the first five years of his life in the county of his nativity and then accompanied his parents to Marshall county. He was reared amid the wild scenes and environments of pioneer life and used to relate many interesting incidents of the early days. In the country schools he acquired his education and when not busy with his text books worked on the farm, aiding in the labors of the field, until after the outbreak of the Civil war. A year of strife and bloodshed convinced the country that the war was to be no mere holiday, affair and feeling that his first duty was to the union, Amos C. Miller enlisted on the 16th of August, 1862, and with his brother became a member of Company F 73rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He joined the army as a private and served until the close of hostilities, being honorably discharged on the 5th of July, 1865. During the last year of his connection with the army he was in the veteran reserve corps on account of physical disability occasioned by illness. Ever a brave and loyal soldier he faithfully performed his duties in whatever department of the army he was assigned and in days of peace he has been equally loyal and zealous in behalf of local advancement and in national progress. When hostilities had ceased Mr. Miller returned home and carried on farming with his father and brother, in 1868 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Harbaugh, who was born in Ohio, April 16, 1839. After their marriage the young couple took up their abode upon his father's farm in Polk township, where they lived until the fall of 1872 when Mr. Miller purchased his present farm that has been his home for thirty-six years, until last year when he retired and moved to Plymouth. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Miller was blessed with two sons, Walter A. and Merton O., who assisted their father in the farm work. Mr. Miller was a consistent member of the German Baptist church and was much esteemed in the community. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, Mr. Miller has been a stalwart advocate of the Republican party and was ever loyal to any cause which he espoused. His fidelity to his convictions gained for him the trust of his fellowmen and wherever he was known he was respected. As one of the early settlers of the county he has witnessed almost its entire growth and development. He remembered a time when the country side was starred with the wild flowers in June, while in winter it was covered with a glistening and unbroken sheet of snow. Only here and there had a settlement been made to show that the seeds of civilization had been planted, but the work of improvement and development has been carried steadily forward and Mr. Miller bore his full share in the labors that have wrought this wonderful transformation, making Marshall one of the leading counties of this great commonwealth. Inwood Teachers. Following are the teachers for the Inwood school for the coming year: Principal C. C. Steck, Asst. High School Instructor Allen Goodrich. Grade Teachers Miss Hite, Miss Ella Cole and Miss Alta Parker.