Plymouth Tribune, Volume 9, Number 4, Plymouth, Marshall County, 28 October 1909 — Page 1

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REMODELING THE COURT HOUSE Judge Lairy Refuses Motion for New Trial and Ness' Attorneys Take Appeal to Appellate Court

WORKMEN UNDER THE EMPLOY OF CONTRACTOR ARTHUR O'KEEFE COMMENCED WORK MONDAY ON THE REPAIR OF THE MARSHALL COUNTY COURT HOUSE. James Griffith of Ft. Wayne, who is to superintend the work of remodeling the court house, under the contract of Arthur O'Keefe, is in the city, to see the work of repair and remodeling begun and finished. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WAS SUMMONED TO MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY TO ORDER THE SALE OF BONDS IN THE SUM OF $15,000 WITH WHICH TO PAY FOR THE WORK OF REMODELING THE COURT HOUSE AS CONTRACTED FOR WITH ARTHUR O'KEEFE, BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. Special Judge Moses B. Lairy came from Logansport Saturday morning, and heard the motion for a new trial, by attorneys for plaintiff Jacob Ness, in the court house injunction case. The court refused the motion for a new trial, and an appeal was taken to the appellate court, by Attorney Lauer and Logan. Clay W. Metsker went on the bond of Ness for costs. The bond was in the sum of $300. Sixty days were granted for the plaintiff to file bill of exceptions. And so the court house is to be repaired, the bluff of Editor Metsker of the Democrat, in the

following words, has been called by Arthur O'Keefe and will be called by the Board of Commissioners: "O'Keefe is quite a bluffer. Immediately after Special Judge Lairy gave his decision, which his own explanation did not explain, O'Keefe had an advertisement in the Tribune for carpenters. We took the pains to see that carpenters applied for work but when they applied they were told that they were not needed for the present. Now Mr. O'Keefe, why don't you go ahead and repair the court house and put the men to work? They are ready to work. Is it really true that you don't mean what you say when you proclaim that the court house will be repaired at once? Come now, spend some of your money on the court house. What do you care if you do have to pay it back after the supreme court speaks ?" As previously stated in the Tribune the work of repairing the court house will commence at once, and will be pursued until completed. Then the board of commissioners will allow Contractor O'Keefe the amount due him for his work, and should the Supreme court reverse Judge Lairy which is improbable, Jacob Ness may bring suit to force O'Keefe to repay the money so received, a verdict of which kind will not be found by any jury in this or any other county. And Jacob Ness will be how much better off after he has made his unsuccessful fight against the Board of Commissioners of Marshall county? In an attempt to belittle the decision of Special Judge Moses B. Lairy in the Ness-Commissioners injunction suit, which was against Ness and his chief backer C. W. Metsker, the editor of the Democrat came out with a little false editorial sop, on Thursday evening of last week, telling how the decision of "a" Judge Lairy was knocked "sky high" by the Supreme Court, and then related how the decision of this Judge Lairy would meet a similar fate in the supreme court. In an article which disproved the statement of the Democrat, the Tribune of Friday contained the following: "And this is how Judge Lairy 's decision was 'knocked sky high' by the Supreme Court, a fact which existed mostly in the mind of the dense brain of one C. W. Metsker, of Plymouth, Ind. Will the Democrat correct its rank misstatement, or allow itself to go down once more, as a chronic fabricator? Answer please, Mr. Metsker." Then on Saturday another "bunch of hot air" on the court house case, its supporters, (including ego, Mr. Metsker) belch-

MMENC JOB OF ed forth in the Democrat. However, the editor did not correct the statement described above, in fact kept very mum about that little mistake,---forgot all about it, and thus silently admitted that perverication had become a chronic, and incurable disease with him. A Man for the People. Plymouth, and Marshall county people will be pleased to learn that C. W. Metsker of the Democrat is for them, exerts all of his 'luences in their behalf, and even if needs be, would willingly lay down his life for the tax-pay-ers of Marshall county. The reason why we are sure that Metsker is for the people so strongly, is because he says he is in the following to-wit, in the Democrat of SaturdayThe truth is that there is nothing of a personal feeling that enters ino the matter so far as Metsker is concerned. He is actuated solely by a desire to see the taxpayers get a square deal. The truth is that Metsker does not hunt fights. He is willing, however, to lend his means and whatever influence he may have to protect the taxpayers against the ravage of a hungry board, who would walk off with the court house, if there were not some public spirited citizens willing to protest. The above surely ought to be the truth, because the Democrat repeats "the truth is" etc. We are delighted that at last we have the truth. We are elated to think that the editor has the "interests of the taxpayers of Marshall county, always at stake. Hereafter, if anything peculiar happens, Mr. Taxpayer just remember, that in all circumstances keep faith in Editor Metsker, for he has your interests at stake. O Lawsey, put on a new record. When fraudulent bills are presented for payment by the county, it is done in the interests of the Taxpayers of Marshall county. Perhaps because it is better to spend the money with Metsker than to repair the court house, or make other much needed improvements. We are Flattered. "One of the attorneys for O'Keefe has a long article in the Tribune telling all about the awful danger to one who appeals to the Supreme Court in the court house case and the awful risk that a bondsman will assume, etc." The above is another extract from the Democrat. We indeed are flattered to be ranked in legal intelligence with attorneys. We have never gone to law school, but thanks nevertheless. No attorney wrote the article appearing in the Tribune on Friday evening. It does not take an attorney to see through the rankness of the fight against the county commissioners, by Ness and his chief coacher, Editor Metsker. Charles Ball Dismissed. Charles Ball, the youth who was arrested with John VanFleet charged with giving liquor to the Bourbon girl, was discharged from jail today, the case against him being dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. H. L. Unger made a trip to Bourbon yesterday and learned that Ball was not with the others when the liquor was given to the girl. VanFleet is laying out a fine of $100 and costs assessed by Judge Bernetha last week when he pleaded guilty to the charge. Cox Case Settled. The case of State of Indiana ex rel, Emma Louise Cox, versus Welcome Barts, for bastardy, was dismissed having being settled out of court, bv the payment to the plaintiff of '$150. Wickizer Receivership. In the Wickizer-McClure receivership case, the court ordered the receiver to pay to the American Type Founders Co., the sum of $390.73 for power punch and oaper cutter. He instructed the Type Founders Co., to allow their type to remain for eight weeks, after which time they might remove it, should they so desire. Lumis Will Probated. The will of the late Lebrecht Lumis has been probated in the circuit court. Marriage Licenses. Horace Bell California C", to Emily J. Culver of Culver CI. Frederick Fore, Bremen 20 to Flossie Stevens, Bremen 17.

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THE YOUTH HE STRUCK A MATCH

To a Leaky Gasoline Stove The Gasoline Had Vaporized and Bang-Tlie Blow Almost Killed Father. EXPLOSION WAS HEARD TWO BLOCKS AWAY Occurred in Apartments of Ira Lower Up Town Thursday Morning-Falling Glass Injures Girl Lad Gets Bruises. The down town Vlistrict in the vicinity of the post office, was alarmed by a heavy explosion, occurring at 11 :15 o'clock Thursday morning in the apartments occupied by the family of Ira Lower, over the postoffice. Spectators who rushed to the street, heard a crash of glass immediately folthe explosion, and saiv flames issuing from a window in the rear of the first suite of rooms ever the postbfficc. Postmaster J. A. Yockey rushed upstairs, and in a small room, in the rear of the apartments, found a small two burner gasoline stove in flames. He seized the burning stove' anfd' hurled it through a window to the street below, where it spent its flames. The farce of 'the explosion had shattered three large windows in the rooms, one in1 the extreme front of the apartments. A piece of lass falling from the front window, struck Gladys Himes, the imall daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Himes who was returning from school, and inflicted a bad gash over the right temple. She was taken to the office of Dr. Stephens, where her wound wras dressed, being found not serious. Leaky Stove Match. The cause of the explosion, which was plainly heard as far as LaPorte street, was a leaky gasoline stove, and a match which was the cause of the destruction of the Corse and Glass restaurant, three 'weeks ago. The offender this time, was Patrick Bary, aged 22, who is visiting -with the family of Ira Lower, his home being at Trenton, Pa. A small gasoline stove, on which the cooking had been- done, was in a small room in the rear of the apartments. The stove had been leaking gasoline, which was smelled by. the young mam. He investigated the leak and.sougbt to burn off the dripping .gasoline by igniting it with a match. The gasoline had vaporized sufficiently to fill the room with an explosive mixture, 'which needed only the proper ignition to cause the heavv explosion which followed. Young Bary waa not burned, but suffered bruises on the legs and back, caused by the concussion. Mrs. Lizzie Himes, a servantt who was in the rooms at the time, was so baldly frightened, that she could tell nothing about the explosion. 4 SWINDLER TO PRISON. Harry L. Taylor is Taken to the Michigan City Penitentiary by Bailiff Foltz Friday. Harry L. Taylor, the swindler giving his residence as Pittsburg, Pa., who plfcad guilty to the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses before Judge Bernetha, -was taken to the Michigan City penitentiary by Bailiff Jacob Foltz Friday. He will serve a term of from one to seven years. He solicited 'subscriptions to the Delineator magazine, for r0 cents per year. The price of the magazine is $1.00 per year. Taylor claimdd only to have solicited $7.50 in this manner in Plymouth. Funeral of J. D. Johnson. The funeral of the late J. D. Johnson, who died suYNdenly at South Bend Monday, has been postponed until next Sunday, owing to rhedelay caused by the arrival of a. son from California. The remains will be brought from South Bend to Lapaz. on the morning Vandalia train, and conveyed overland to Teegarden, where interment will take place. The funeral is expected to arrive et Tecgarden at 10:00 a. m. ARM BROKEN IN PLAY. Glen Siddall Suffers Fracture During Recess at Washington School This Afternoon

While playing with his classmates luring recess at 2-.0 o'clock, at the Washington school. Thursday afternoon, Glen Si'ilklall, t(fi year old son of Mr. ami Mrs. Jack, Siddall, fell and broke his right forearm, half way between the wrist ain'd1 cIIkav. Both of the fxones in the arm were fracture 1. Supt. Rartdaill t)k the youngster to the office of Dr. Elcy, where the fracture was reduced, ami the lad was taken to his home in west Plymouth.

SUDDENLY INSANE.

Mrs. Nora,E. Swihart Young Wife of Walnut Tp., Farmer Is Suddenly Stricken. The insanity papers of, the inquest held over Mrs. Xora E. Swihart, readied the office of the county clerk Monday. Mrs. Swihart "is the wife of Ford Swihar, who is a prominent and well known farmer of Walnut township. She is but twenty-one years of age, and has two infant children. Her case is a most pitiful one. She was suddenly attacked with insanity, and became quite violent. She had not been ill and the ciuse of her insanity cannot be surmised. She is an excellent woman, with many fri-ends, who are grieved to hear of her sudden loss of her mind. Venetian Band to Return. Lovers of music in this city, who were fortunate to hear the Venetian Band, brought to this city under the auspices of Miss Hazel Xeff last winter, will be pleased to learn that the band will return to Plymouth on Monday, Oct. 31st. under the auspices of Miss Julia Yockey. Special Judge Here. Henry Bibler of Rochester, is presiding over the Circuit Court as special judge in the case 'of Michael P. Zehner versus Andrew J. Claxton, for ejec ment. The case is an oldone, that has been carried through a number of terms. Postoffice Department Ruling. .The jxxstal authorities at Washington, recognizing the liability of postmasters to make mistakes in getting letters in the wrong boxes, have fixed a penalty of $20 on persons taking mail out of the office other than their own. and not returning it at once. Cold Weather to Come. Cold weather is about to grit the country from coast to coast. The disturbance is expected to pass out to seaj after which the wind will sweep the country from the north varrying a trifle according to th section. ' Tocatdles Meet. The Tocatelle Whist Club met with Mr. and -Mrs. Raymond Metsker Monday night. A' fultat t'-.ndance of members ,was had, the first for some time. Will is Probated. The will of Elizabeth Hos'-tler was probated in the circuit court Wednesday afternoon. 4 WE HAVE MOVED The Tribune office has moved to its new quarters in the Opera House block - on LaPorte street. Tele phone' number is as before, 27. t: :t

MARSHALL COUNTY HAS SECOND LOWEST 1 RÄTE II I1D1IA

With Levy of .2465, Is Beaten Only by Benton County, Which Has Rate of .2265.

With the total of ninety-two counties in Indiana, Marshall county, with its tax levy of $.2405 has the second lowest tax rate in the state and is beaten only by Benton countv, which has a rate of $.2205. J. L. Peetz, state statistician, has collected for publication in the next bi-annual report of that office, the total assessments and tax levies for all the cities, counties and townshijys of the state, as well as that of the state, as a means of acquainting the taxpayers with the avenues through which all public money is expendetil. This is the first time in the history of the state that such data have been collected in this form, and already a large number of calls have been received at the office from persons who wish to use the material for comparative purposes. The highest total county levy in the state, according to the data collected by Mr. Peetz, was found in Perry county, where the total is .SGfio on every $100. The next highest are in Crawford and Switzerland counties, each having a total levy of .8505. Ten counties have totals greater than TO cents. In addition to those named they are: Brown, Jennings, Monroe, Ohio, Pike and Scott. The lowest total levy was found in Benton county, where the total county tax is .2205. The next lowest is Marshall county, with a total of .2405.

FROM NEW MEXICO.

Former Plymouth Girl Tells of Good Crops in Western . Land. Editor Tribune: Enclosed find check for Trib tine which pays up our subscrip tion, I believe. Perhaps you would be interested in a few words about our home, etc. This year our crops avere very gool, considering the lato rains. We will have enough feed for our three horses, cows, pigs and chickens, which comprises our live stock; besides being able to sell 15 or 20 tons of cane and lots of corn, beans, and potatoes. We had only one and a half acre of potatoes and the way they are coming out look for at least 150 bushels. Xow that is going some, is it not? A big county fair was held here a few weeks ago, and we won first prize on the best dozen of sugar beets, and they were every bit as good as those raised on ir rigated ground. During the fair a contest was conducted, to ddter mine the most popular lady. It dwindled down to one Spanish girl, and one American girl. Talk about $50.00 bills, they were very much in evidence for the last five minutes of the voting. The number of votes ran way up into the hundreds of thousands, and the American girl .won by less than !)0 votes. Tell the Plymouth people who are thinking of coming West, to locate around here. We are the only representatives from Plymouth, although Indiana has many former residents here, mostly from around Columbia City, Auburn, Warsaw and Ft. Wayne. It is being talked of bringing irrigation here if they do, our fortune is made. We enjoy our home here, and are quite con tented with it. Regards to all of ourold friends. Mrs. Charles A. Colmey. Lew, Xew Mexico. ANOTHER OLD SETTLER Is Called in the Death of Thomas Singleton Who Died Wednesday Night. Another old settler- was calleJ "n thedeath of Thomas Singleton who died at his home near the Catholic cemeteryi at 12:15 o' clock Wednesday night after a 2 weeks' illness with pneumonia. He was 78 years of age at the time of his. 'death, and has resided in and about Plymouth all of his life. His wife died about tXvo years ago. Five children survive who are as follows : James of .PaW Paw, Mich.; W. H., of Plymouth ; S. B., of Xew Carlisle, Ind.; Mrs. Cyrus Jones, Bourbon, and Mrs. Mary Geik of Plymouth. The funerail services were held at the residence Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock,- after which the remains were interred at Oak Hill. Following are the data collected by the statistician for Marshall and the nea'rby counties: Marshaill Assessment, 10,280,000; total levy, .2105. Distribution General, .19G5; bridge, .05. Poll, 50 cents. Porter Assessment, $19,070,015; total levy, .5;J65. Distribution General, ..'1565; gravel road repairs, .18. Lake-Assessment, $18.12G,075 ; total levy, .3705. Distribution General, .2105; gravel road repair .05; court house bonds, .01; jail bonds, .04. Poll, 50 cents. Laporte Assessment, $30,451 1'0: total levy, .403 Distribution General, .22T , gravel roid repair .04; bonded indebtedness. .04; bond interest. .05; bridge, .05; county debt. .05. Poll. 50 cents. St. Joseph Assessment. $13,423,300; total levy, .3805 Distribution General, .20;5 : bonded interest, .08; sinking fund, .00; bridge. .01. Poll, 50 cents. Jasper Assessments, $1 1 ,070,143; total levy, .5205. Distribution General, .4005; court house l)onds, .03. Starke Assessment, 7,303,303 ; total lew, .4005. Distribution .03. General. .33; bonded indebtedness. .0805; bond interest, .08. Xetwton Asessment, $12,105,40r; total levy, .4405. Distribution General, .30;gravel road repair. .10: bonded indebaedness, .0105.

CRUELLY BEAT

LIVERY HORSE -IS FINED $35 Solicitor - Unmercifully Beats Horse From the William Or mPnd Livery Barn in Drive Yesterday. ANIMAL WAS A MASS OF BRUISES. Justice V. P. Kirk Heard Plea of Guilty and Assessed Maximum Fine of $25 and Costs Says Horse Was Slow. A case of crueltv to animals. which is very rare in this city, was heard before Justice of the Peace V. P. Kirk Thursday mcbt The offender ,was O. E. Tarbox. ot bouth liend. It was said by persons claimmg to know of the man, that his true name is Tarbell. He has been canvassing the country in the vicinity of Plymouth selling atlases. For the past week or more, he has been driving out of this city daily, with livery rigs, lhursday night he returned with "Joe" a horse from the barn of William Ormond. When the horse was unhitched, t was.founld to be in a verv bad condition from terrible abuse. The animal was cut and welted over its entire body from whip lashes. Besides this, the horse haid been wxmnded in the rear quarters by bing prodded with a sharp stick, or other pointed appliance, being cut ooen. and bleeding where so wounded. The proprietor of the barn swore out a warrant against the solicitor. charging cruelty to animals. Jus tice Kirk took a look at the horse and when Tarbox pleaded guilty to the charge, he assessed the maximum fine of $25 and costs; amounting to $34.95, which the solicitor paid, with the only de fense that the old nag was no good, and -would not sro fast enough." The horse is a faithful animal, and is pronounced a good horse by many who have driven it. The solicitor left here Friday morning for bouth Bend, seeking new or okl, fields to.conquer. This makes two book acrents disposed of in thi city today, let the good work continue. MASQUERADE DANCE. Event of Season Will be Given at Armory Hall on Friday Evening. The event of the present eason in Plymouth will be a masquer ade Hallowe'en ball, which will be given at the Armory hall, on rnday evening of this week, and to which invitations are out. The dance is being given by Messrs. Price and Tanner. Tire famous musicians, Artis and Smith of South Bend, hatve been engaged to furnish music. The hall is to be beautifully and appropriately decorated for the occasion. The dancers will be required to remain masked until after the sev enth dance. The managers say, that all dancers appearing un masked, will be required to ioin the spectators until after the time for un masking. The event is being looked forward to by the many who will aittend. The election of A. R. Clizbe as councilman-at-large, means that the electric light franchise and contract will have to be lived up to, in the next four years, a condition which has never existed, in the history of. the electric light plant in Plymouth, before. Until a few weeks ago, the present contractor C. D. Snoeberger, had never given bond, to protect the city from damages, a bond which was required in the franchise now held. Many other infractions and violations have been overlooked, by this and previous councils, such as the installation of a duplicate plant etc., which was never done, although required in the franchise. The contract recently given Snoeberger was for five years the term of the new council is for only four years. If the Democrat is looking ahead in the interests of Snoeberger as it has done in the past, it might be suggested that there is a Democratic candidate for councilman, who will also see that the electric light contract is lived up to in the next four years, should he be elected. The Democrat should quietly (not in its columns) put a gentle quietus on this man's chances, which no doubt, with the aid of the Republican voterrs, will be done. if ft

GOMPARISOM OF REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC CITY CANDIDATES

Retired Farmers and Justice of the Peace Are Strength of the Democratic Ticket Republicans Are Leaders.

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES. For Mayor Charles S. Cleveland. President of the Edgerton Mfg. Co., an institution which employs 120 people. Mr. Cleveland through his institution has paid more money in wages "to Plymouth people than any other ' institution. Mr. Cleveland is a man with a present and a future. His past is faultless. No flaw can be found in it. HE IS QUALIFIED TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, AS MAYOR. DO YOU THINK THAT HIS OPPONENT IS QUALIFIED TO ACT AS FIRST CITIZEN OF PLYMOUTH? For Clerk George Hendricks. A young man, who has .been born, raised, and educated in Plymouth. He is a printer, and is without an enemy. For Treasurer Charles Marcombe. For years a trusted employe of the Lake Erie and Western Railroad. Is now the agent for this road in Plymouth. He is a skilled bookkeeper and will keep the finances of the city straight. His integrity, and honesty are without question. Those are the requirements for the office, to which he aspires. Councilman-at-Large Joseph Swindell. A packer and leading business man of the city. Mr. Swindell employs 15 people. He has alwayshad the best interests of Plymouth at heart and will continue to have. He wishes to see Plymouth grow, and favors more industries for the city. Councilman-at-Largc A. R. Clizbe. ' Another manufacturer, who employs 12, and more men. He is at the head of one of Plymouth's tew industries. Mr. Clizbe stands for expansion of the cityV and its industries. Councilman First Ward Frank Cullison. Manufacturer of Buggies and Wagons. Employs four men. Is a public spirited business man, and heads another of Plymouth's growing industries. Plymouth schoolwagons,are making a name for themselves and their manufacturer. Councilman Second Ward John B: Bowell. Real Estate dealer. Will make a good councilman, and give his . attention to the city's legislation. Councilman Third Ward Frank W. Bosworth. Business man. Employs 8 people. A most progressive business man and public spirited citizen. SUMMARY. Total number of people employed by Republican candidates 159. Look across at the Democratic total. The Republican ticket is composed of manufacturers, and business men, as a whole. These men are fitted to represent the city of Plymouth, and do her legislating. Why should RETIRED FARMERS be given the charge of the city's affairs. LET THE MEN WHO ARE MAKING PLYMOUTH DO HER LEGISLATING. The councilmen, and mayor are the men who transact the business of the citv, COMPARE THESE, AND THEIR RECORDS WITH THEIR DEMOCRATIC OPPONENTS. "i Will Reside in Georgia. Mrs. (M. C. Pogue left for At lanta, Ga., Satnnlav, where she a. m. Saturday to the residence of will make her future home with her son, W. T. Potguc and family. New Route Carrier. Lert A. Bcrkey has been appointed to succeed John D. Mxrc on R. F. 1). No. 2, taking effect Nov. 1st.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES. For Mayor Vincent P. Kirk. Justice of the Peace, and was recently admitted to the Marshall county bar. Is a man with an interesting past. He employs himself about one half of the

time. DO YOU THINK HE IS QUALIFIED TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, AS ITSMAYOR? For Clerk Lawrence M. Shakes. A Plymouth boy, machinist employed at the . Novelty Mfg. Co. For Treasurer William Hahn. Employed at the Edgerton Mfg. Co. Councilman-at-L arg e . William Kyle. A retired farmer, spends half of his time and money in Plymouth, the remainder in Dakota, or some other western state. Councilman-at-L arg e Peter J. Richard. Retired farmer. Councilman First Ward J. E. Bergman. Merchant Taylor. Employs four people. Councilman Second Ward Fred Wenzler. Druggist, employs two men. Councilman Third Ward Frank VanGilder. Progressive grocery man. Present city treasurer. Employes three men. . SUMMARY, ; The Democratic ticket is headed by Vincent P. Kirk, which may be responsible for the remainder of the ticket The total number of persons employed by Democratic candidates is nine (9). Of course this .doesn't matter (to be remarked by the Plymouth Democrat some time in the future), but it does show who should represent the city in the council and mayor's office, does it not? Are the progressive citizens to run affairs in Plymouth, or broken down sports, and retired farm ers? It. has been the wish, of the, Tribune that personalities" should not enter the city campaign this fall. Tliis paper has refrained from referring to any such personalities. This was the case, in spiteof the fact of the extremely weak line-up which the Democratic ticket presents for electfon on November 2nd. However Friday evening the Plymouth, Democrat started something by a personal comparison of two of the opposing candidates. The Tribune now presents the question, SHALL THE AFFA IRS OF PLYMOUTH'S GOVERNMENT BE CONDUCTED BY "BROKEN DOWN S TORTS" AND ' RETIRED FARMERS, OR "UP AND IN" BUSINESS MEN, MANUFACTURERS, AND PEOPLE WHO ARE MAKING PLYMOUTH, AND KEEPING IT ON THE MAP? If comparisons are to be made, we ask a careful comparison of the twb candidates for the office of mayor of the city. It has always been our opinion, that the mayor of a city, is in a manner the representative of the city its first citizen. When v official visitors come, conventions held, etc., it is the duty of the mayor to welcome them, etc. etc, and represent the citizens of which city he has been elected mayor. Do you think that V. P. Kirk is qualified to represent the city of Plymouth. Would you like to call him our first citizen? Ask Editor Metsker. Will Reside in Valpo. Mrs. John Harris and daughter Mrs. Carl Reynolds, went to Valparaiso Thursday. Mrs Harris will in the future reside in that city, and Mrs. Reynolds will remain for the winter. For Rent Store building, Ware room and gool Dwelling. Inquire at office of J. A. Molte. . 19d3w2