Semi-weekly Independent, Volume 2, Number 11, Plymouth, Marshall County, 18 December 1895 — Page 5

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Presents to its patrons this elegant line of ji i

For Ladies, Gentlemen and Children at 10 per cent above manufacturer's prices, or 20 per cent, below all competition. Please call and examine goods and prices. We take pleasure in showing our goods, whether you wish to purchase or not. Respectfully,

Ryan X. B. We are selling at 85c. on the dollar. (Ef?e3nbepenbent EDNESDAY, DECEMBKK IS, IbOÖ. LOCAL BREVITIES. From Saturday's Daily. Chas. Harris reported as being on the , SICK llSl. 1 A Dr. Ilitchy ol Donaldson, was in town yesterday. Uutler Schafer ot Argos, was in town : yesterday. i Dr. Loriiiff. of llurr Oak, is on the i c,v.v !?ct : D. Armstrong is lying very sick at present. i . j. wimncs went u rgos mis CD morning. Chas. Curtis, of Marmont, was in -1 A 1 . the city to-aa. Enoch Mow, of Culver City, was in ; town yesterday. j Horn to Mr. and Mrs. James llee a girl last evening. ' John Demont, of liochester, was in town last evening. j 15. F. Long, of South IJend, was in the ; city to-day on business. : Ilufus Jordan made ä business trip ' to Argos this morning. j F. W. Lankenaw left for London, On-; terio, Canada last evening. i Joe Anderson made a business trip to Walkerton last evening. j Kochester Republican T. M. Snyder ! is in riymoum on uusinesb. James Houghton Sr. is having his house wired for incandescent lights. Dr. Linkenhelt returned home last evening from a trip through Illinois, A. J. Thom?.s and family of Argos, drove to this city yesterday on Dusiness. William Fisher, of Ohio, is visiting with his brother Chris Fisher, of this city. Mrs. Sadie Shakes and son left this morning for a short visit at South Jlend. The C. A. 11. camp lire and supper was well attended and a good time is reported. Isaac Heed of Argos, was in the city yesterday looking up the interests of his cigar trade. Dennis Potter, of I'ierceton, is visiting for a few days with his uncle Judge Hess in this city. Geo. Stewart, Ft. Wayne train dispatcher for the Pittsburg railroad was in the city to-day. Mrs. Harvey Steele, of the south side, gave a supper to the Klite club, Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Il.Cordill left for Macy this morning where they will visit with friends for a few days. Mr. Harry Ware, of Huntington Ind., is visiting his friend Miss Emma Koonz for a few days.. The fifteenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Disher was celebrated at their home Thursday. F. 1. Sanford, traveling passenger agent for Wisconsin Central railroad was in our city to-day. Guy Forter and his little brother, left for Chicago yesterday morning to visit with there sister until Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humrichouser will entertain friends at their residence, on Michigan street, at 8 o'clock. Dr. F. M. Jones, who was in this city a few days ago looking for a place to locate, is established now at Walkerton. Geo. Schaller, who is connected with the "Advertiser" at Hobert, Ind., visited with liudjlph Kloepfer awhile Thürs day. The following parties of Uremen were in the city to-day, Alvin Huff, Will Davis, Melvin Girver and Miss Lizzie Boss. John W. Baker, of the Columbia City Commercial, spent a few hours with us Thursday evening, talking over the

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& Joseph. overcoats for men and boys vexing problems that cross the pathway of newspaper men. He was reI turning home from Laporte, where he ; had been, no doubt, in the interest of j his political fence. ! Mrs. Culver, of St. Louis, who has been visiting with Miss Queen Cleve- ! land and other relatives of this city, left ' for liochester this morning. Tim Vmin Churchman (luild held n , . . vester.lav ,.,.rirr. of rociManpo nf Ilr Wilson. who furnished amusements, games, and puzzles until a late hour. The articles of fancy work which were on exibition at the Presbyterian church last evening was neany an uispuseu ui During which exhibition a bountiful I supper was prepared which was well ; patronized. AH the gun clubs and rille teams in j tills section are invited by Clough & Harris to their turkey shoot to be held ; at the fair grounds in this city Christmas day. A tent will be provided and heated for the comfort of all present, There will be trap and target shotgun target rille shooting. . From Monday's Daily. Carl ieynouis drove evening. to A rgos lat Frank MeKinney drove to Argos last evening, ir. Coring of Jiurr Oak, was in town Saturday, Jerome Jiall is at Chicago to-day on business, Nickel Vlde jjoaa aml lmv raU.s are synonyms. ln a Te.di manv ioc.antieo the roller skating boom is on. Willis Stevenson shipped several head of stock to-day. Marshall county circuit court commenced this morning. AVilliarn llichey and wife, of Bourbon were in the city to-day. A beautiful line of gift book's at Tan ner's by the F. X. Bank. Frank Wickizer of Argos, was in the city on business Saturday. The business men are all making line Christmas displays this year. The Xickei Flate Boad operates a dining and sleeping car service. B. A. Wallace, of Bochester, was in Flymouth Saturday on business. Celluloid, plush and leather holiday goods at Tanner's drug store. The Xickei Flate Boad is the shortest line between Chicago and Buffalo. II. B. Fershing, of South Bend, visited with friends in this city over Sunday. Wanted: 12 or 15 black cat skins. For price see Geo. II. Baylor, Jeweler Attorney G. (J. Feldman, of South Bend, was in our city to-day on legal business. Dr. Joseph Spencer, and C. M. Walker, both of llion attended court in thicity to-day. TheXickel Flate Boad maintains a perfect passenger service with sleepers and diners. The Xickei Flate Boad has through sleeping cars to Chicago, Buffalo, New York, and Boston. Frack Worthington, of Argos, was a caller at the Independent ollice last Saturday evening. Mr. D. Armstrong who was reported as quite sick last week is some what improved this morning. Mrs. Fred Myers, of Lapaz, ,vho has been visiting with friends in this city returned home Saturday. Miss Emma Montgomery, of this city, left for Bourbon to-day where she will visit with friends for several days. Xear Monticello, a few day ago a wild cat was caught in a trap. After being skinned it weighted fourteen pounds. The club dance which should occur next Thursday evening will be post poned until Thursday evening the 20th. The report that the hull of the steam

er Chicora has been located near Stevensville is truthful, and that ere long a

thorough examination of the wreck will be made. A large assortment of blank books

just received at Tanner's. Semi-Weekly Independent and the Cosmopolitan, the greatest magazine in America, only 81.83 per year. Mrs. B. J. Terrel, who has been visiting with J. W. Hess and family for a few days returned to her home at Bourbon to-day. Mr. and Mrs. J. Fritchette, who visited with the family of Judge Capron returned to their home in Chicago this morning. Mrs. Belle Brown, ot South Bend, and Mrs. IL II. Brown, of Walkerton, were the guests of Mrs. Mary Holdridge, Saturday. Harry Miller who is attending col lege at Ann Arbor, Michigan, will be home this week, to visit with his parents and friends. C. A Beeves left for Bochester this morning to investigate the matter of the telephone exchange which will be built in that city. At Columbia City, Thursday evening last, a social event known as a doll festival was given. One of the dolls exhibited was 83 years old. January 8th, a meeting will be held at Bensselaer by the democrats of the 10th district to elect a member of the state central committee. J. Bunnell is moving his furniture stock into the business room which was occupied by L. A. Kloepfer, on the west side of Michigan street. The funeral of Dr. and Mrs. Keehn, who were killed at Syracuse Tuesday night of last week, was held at their late residence at Melford Friday last. Buy a "Xew Udell Type Writer" at Tanner's drug store for 20.00, guaranted to do all the work of the $100.00 machine. Over twenty thousand in actual use to day. If you want the political news of the the coming campaign read our advertisements of clubbing oilers with the Xew York World and Trioune else where in this paper. The Bourbon Mirror in its last issue gave a very Mattering commenditory article regarding the candidacy of lion. 11. G.Thayer, for the eminent position of governor of this state. The mother of Lou. Fowers, who murdered his cousin, and has received a life sentence, will apply to the governor for a pardon on the ground that he is afllicted with an incurable disease. r' If you have distant friends in any part of the Lnited States or Canada we feel sure that they will appreciate a Christmas present of a year's paid up subscription to the Semi-Weekly InD EP ENDET. There are at this time 1,000 convicts incarcerated in the prisons north and south in the state of Indiana, lhe Michigan City Xews says that at the present time OX) applications for par dons are on tile. At Crown Foint, says the Valparaiso Vedette, a fair vein of crude oil was struck last week at the depth of 200 feet. The contractors were putting a in driye well for the city. A good Tow of oil is expected. The little hamlet of Ke wanna with her population of about 'J00 souls, but a bonus of :? 10,0U0, is about to secure a large shoe heel factory. Such perseverance as this shown by its citizens is what makes a city. Mrs. Sam Miller, who was stricken with paralysis about two weeks ago and who has been almost helpless since was able to set up awhile yesterday. She is much improved and hopes soon to be about the house again as usual. The board of health at Kewanna, up on learning of two cases of scarlet fever in that place last week, prohibited public meetings of any kind, closing the public schools. Xo services were held at any of the church during the week. C. M. Walker and C. K. Shoemaker, of llion, were pleasant callers at this ollice to-day. These gentlemen are preparing to open up business in that locality as loan agents, and there is no doubt they will make a success of the undertaking as they ar3 hustlers. The trial of (Jeo. Sloop, at Monticello, for the murder of his wife, occupied the attention of the court at that place last week. The evidence against the accused was not very strong, and there is but little doubt that the prisoner will be released. The Knights of Pythias of Knox, Indiana, are preparing to give a supper and social entertainment Xew Years evening, the proceeds to be used for the poor of that vicinity. A worthy object, and shows that the Knights of that place are in sympathy with their home poor. A Dr. Hammond recently arrested in Xew Orleans, proves to be the Bev. Hammond, and formerly preached at Wolf Lake, near Columbia City. lie is a thief, confidence man, bigamist, adulterer, abortionist and all round crook. So saya the Commercial of Columbia City. Along with all the preparations that are being made for Christmas the ladie3 of the Altar Guild propose to furnish the people of Plymouth and vicinity with the purest of fresh home made Christmas candies. Their sale

will be held at Miss M. Schlarb's store on the two days before Christmas, Monday and Tuesday December 23 and 24. The public is invited to inspect these goods before making purchases of sweetmeats. The Xickei Flate road operates a perfect passenger service composed of first and second class day coaches ittended by colored porters. Excellent dining cars and through sleeping cars to Chicogo, Cleveland, Buffalo, Xew York and Boton. Bates always the lowest. A young lady, says the Michgan City Xews, resides in that county has fallen heir to Slö,000,000. The peculiarity of the matter is, that previous to her good fortune she was engaged to be married to a poor but honest laboring man. She has not only announced her intention to marry her fiance, but to divide her recently acquired fortune with him. Th- Stockholders of the Maxenkuckee Agricultural Fair association, held a meeting at the fair grounds last Saturday afternoon and elected othces for theensuing year. Toey were as follows: IL II. Culver, president; Eli Farker, vice-president; II. J. Meredith, treasurer. At this meeting eight directors were also elected who have the power to elect a secretary. The Plymouth chapter, Xo. 4l, B. A

M., elected and installed the following officers Friday night: J. C. Gordon, high priest; Louis McDonald, king; S. C Cleveland, scribe; IL E. Corbin, royal arch captain; L. J. Southworth, principal sojourner; A. X'. Bogardus, captain of the host; J. C. Jilson, secretary; L. Lauer, treasurer; C. B. Hughes, giand master, 3rd V.; J. W. Thayer, grand master, 2nd V.; John G. Leonard, grand master, 1st V. A. F. Elliott captain of the guards. From Tuesday's Daily. Mrs. Geo. Vinall is on the sick list. James Claylourn is quite sick at present. O.J. Warner, of Aigos, was in the city yesterday. Bev. Baymond went to Bochester this morning. Mrs. Samuel Parker went to Chicago this morning. John McClure, of Walnut, was in this city last evening. B. W. Cecil, of Bourbon, called in our city this morning. Frank Xicholay left yesterday morning for Chicago. lly Hess, of Argos, was in this city yesterday on business. Miss Daisy Boweli returned home from Argos last evening. John Bailsback and wife, ot this city Sundaycd wi'h relatives at Argos. Beub Williams and M. B. Williams, of Warsaw, was in our city to-day. Mrs. Joseph, who lives about live miles northwest of this city is very sick. Mrs. James Gillmore left this morn ing for a few day's visit with friends in Chicago. John Ilairis has added some valuable improvements to his barber shop on Ear.t Michigan street. The Flymouth band will meet next Thursday evening at the suite of rooms over Lauer's store for the purpose of reorganizing. Messrs.Manie Harris and Floyd Bunnel drove over to Bochester Sunday to visit lady friends, and returned home Monday morning. Low rate Holiday excursion tickets are sold by agents of the Xickei Plate road, Decmeber 21th, 2öth, and 31st 15, and Jaunary 1st 18'JO. Bev. I. Rothenberger went to Fort Wayne this morning to attend u special meeting of minsters in that city. He will return this evening. Xickei Flate road, low rates, and per fect service are all synonyms. A through sleeping car service between Chicago, Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, Xew York and Boston. Peter Keller, who has been working for Frank Xicholay as barber, has pur chased the shop owned by Chas. Turner in the basement under Ball A: Carabins, and possession was taken this morning. Avail yourself of the opportunity to visit your friends while Holiday rates are in effect between all stations between Buffalo and Chicago on the line of the Xickei Plate road. Tickets on sale December 21th, 25th and :Bst, 18 and January 1st, 18'JO. The Independent ollice is indebted to F. M. Fuller for a liberal sample of Chicago nougat of which he has re ceived a large supply. Lovers of the nougat who know what this confection is will appreciate Ui3 delicious llavor and freshness of the Chicago brand now being offered by Mr. Fuller. A Hammond exchange tells of a fel low residing near Ilobart, who couldn't spare $2 a year for his home newspa per, sent fifty 2-cent stamps to a down east Yankee to learn how to stop a horse from slobbering. lie got Iiis recipe and he will never forget it: 44 To stop a horse from slobbering, teach him to spit." A pathetic story comes from Xorth Manchester where a young eight-year old girl has become totally blind from scarlet fever. She continually asks her parents when the long night will be over, and her parents have not the

courage to tell her that ln all proba

bility she will never see the light of day again. William Alleman drove over from Argos yesterd ly. Mr. and Mrs. John Fugle, drove over to Argos Sunday. The billiard rooms were both running in full blast last night. Thad Berlin and Mr.Porter.of Argos, were in this city Monday. C. E. Shoemaker, of llion, was in town yesterday attending court. A certain resident was caught carrying oil his neighbor's wood last evening. F. W. Lakenaw returned home last evening from a several days' visit through Canada. Alex LaPierre andJ. II. Halloway, of South Bend, were in the city this morning on business. California passengers should ask ag nts of the Xickei Plate road for rates and connections before purchasing tickets elsewhere. Miss Zetta Cassanane, of Altoone, Pennsylvania, stopped over night with Miss Frances Hanes on her way to St. Mary's school at South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Patter also Miss Miller, of Chicago, who have been visiting with the family of Mr. Humrichouser on Xorth Michigan street, returned home yesterday morning. Now is the time to make your plans for your winter California trip. Ask agents of the Xickei Flate road about low rates and connections with the fast California trains out of Chicago. Christmas candy will be on sale at Blain's drug store and at Miss Schlarb's store, on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday before Christmas. Call and examine and give the young ladies your patronage. Dr. Wilson went to Kokomo this morning to attend the funeral of Dr. Wm. Scott, an associate surgeon for the Lake Erie !c Western railway, at 2

o'clock this afternoon. He will return on the evening train. An exchange gives out the following which is surely good advice for some communities: "We would like to offer a suggestion to the people of this town for this winter. Don't ship a big box of clothing and provision a thousand miles away when there is a little boy freezing just around the corner, probably within a few feet of you. It is right to send help away, but take care of the destitue at your own doors before going any furthar away. Yesterday evening about 0:30 two men supposed to come from Starke county, old some skunk hides to Xussbaum S: Mayer, who laid the same on the back porch of the store. After the men received their pay they still loitered about the store for some time and lin illy s epped out the back way, but did not return. Mr. Mayer made 1 " J 1 St an examination ol the porcn ior ins hid'.s, but they had left about the time the other skunks did and Mr. Mayer is the loser. An Absorbing Topie. The In DFFKN dent's oiler is now an absorbing topic of conversation in this city and the infection is spreading to the countrv and neighboring towns. We sliall endeavor to make the fust delivery of portraits before Xew Years but if we can not do that will have the work done and prepared for delivery as early thereafter as possible. It is our desire, therefore, to get the names of persons who want portraits at the earli est possible date. Many are coming in without solicitation and if others will do the same thing it will greatly ex pedite the work. Full particulars may be had at this ollice, or of Miss Myra Bunnell Josiah Bacon, conductor on the P. W. & ß. R. R., says "Brazilian Balm cured tue of inveterate catarrh which I had for 80 years." Brazilian Balm kills the catarrh microbe, making a radical cure. JAS. K. HOUQHTON, Prosecuting Attorney Collections, Depositions and Civil Business Attended to Promptly. is R. H Regular Passenger Train service ojerated be tween Streator ill., and South llend, Ind. Elegant new equipment and fast time. West bound train No 1 leaves South l'end at 7:00 a. in., arriving at Streator at ll:no a. in. Hast bound train No 2 leaves Streator at 6: 15 a. in., arriving at South llend 11:15 a. m. Following freight trains will carry passengers. West bound. Nos. 7 and 8 from all stations. No I:) between South llend and North .Judsoii. Fast bound, Nos. 8 and K) between all stations. No 12 from Kankakee to Shelby and Wheatland. No 14 from Streater. Owight and Kankakee to Momente. T HAINA LKAVK W A I.K K15TON W KST HOCNI). No.l. Mall and Kxpress, - - - 7:44 a in No, J, Local. a in No. 13, Freight. - - - 7:pm WKST BOUND. No, 2. Mailand Kxpress. - 10:30 a in No. 10, Local. 3:58 p in Trains No. 1.2, 7, 12, la and 14 dally. Trains 6. 8, 5 and 10 daily except Sunday. '1 ickets cau be had for all principal iolnts. For rates and Information apply to F, u. Shout, Agent, Walkerton. S. S. Wuitkhkau ;. P. A. LAKE KUIK AM) WESTERN. NOUTII HOUND TRAINS. 12:ai p. ni 6:27 p. m Pally except Sunday. SOUTH BOUND THAIN9. 9:48 a. m. 12:03 p. 111. 5:40 p. 111. Dally except Sunday. I.ocal, dally except Sunday. Dally except Sunday. v. k. it u tints. Agent. Plymouth. Ind

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THE CELEBRATED

Ml, lodoroaiy veeroRH Roy, i D., Physician and Surgeon, J las located permanently his otliee over J. W. Parks" Law Office. Dr. Hoy is a iraduate of Madras University. India, ami also some of the lest medical colleges in America and Knmand II has had fourteen years' experience in his profession in the United States. Successfully treats cancer without usiiifi the knife, and öniiinj.tiou an! private discuses of men and women with lrus from Iiis native country. Kcitiemher there Is much difference between the Inius of India unU America. No mercury ued in private diseases. Consultation free ami strictly confidential. Hours s a. in. to r p. m. and 7 to : p. m. Kesi. deuce with .lohn S. l'.endei . CURES Asthma. P.ladder, Catarrh. Consumption. Convulsion. Irosy. lyi"iia. t'hilK and Fever. ; ravel. Hemorrhage of l.unu's. J ieaes of th Kidney ami l.iver. Palpitation of the Heart. Itching of Anise. F.cema. Neuralgia, l'arahsi. Chorea. Files. Fistula, various- Kheiimatisius, Scrofula, enlargement of Toiiils and Cancer. OBSTERICS A SPECICALTY. CONSULT it OiilT Hindoo Doclor in K Physician and Surgeon, TADAYPALY YEERARAGAVA ROY, I D. Hindoo Aryan ir:i'. Hindoo I'.iiropeun Nationality. A graduate of Madras l'nivtrit". India; studied with eminent plisiians f India. Kurland and America: ejerienee of eleven years at Louisville. Ky.. Xenia an t Zanesville. Ohio. JrMedieine'siipidied. City or country calls answered day or nihl. II 'S li on Oplicol Prt intl JICWELRY iioom, Pianos, Organs, Watches. Clocks, Silver ware, Fine Jewelry. Spectacles a specialty. Musical Notions and Strings for all. Holiday sale in full blast at your own prices. 20 Years at the Watch Bench, 15 years study and practice on the eve is our recommend. Read the Following Testimonial:' This is to certify that 3 years ago Spangle, the optician, tested and adjusted spectacles to my eyes and gave me entire satisfaction, and to-day 1 hail Mr. Spangle adjust distant lense spectacles, and I heartily recommend Mr. Spangle to all those with failing vision. NANCY SHAW. 2 roort North of Fotoffice. P. SPANQLE. BEST HAK I) AND SOFT Co 571 Prompt delivery by ENOCH POOR. Office with C. L. Morris, W. Jefferson St. PHONE 22.

GENTLEMEN Private diseases. Venera!, Taint, tionorrlm a. Syphilis, eminal Emission, Weakness of Sexual i rans. LADIES -Womh diseases. Hemorrhage. Monthly periods anions nnmarrieil ladies. Abscess. Cancer. I.ucorrho a. chanire of lite. P.oth sexes will he treated iiiternallv and externally.

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