Semi-weekly Independent, Volume 2, Number 12, Plymouth, Marshall County, 21 December 1895 — Page 4

EI?c3nbcpenfccnt i tntort'il at the I'l mouth I'o-t Ofi;v a second class matter. A. II. ZI.MMKUMAN. A. I. SMITH Klili:s AM 1'Ki'IIMKHiKS. l' IWKII'TION l'I'K'K. One Year $l. .Months yt

No fourth ward.

'(Ikxtlkmkn, name your beverage!" The repubjicans of Plymouth seem to fed considerably exhilerated. It appears that three wards are sutlicient to conduct 'he city affairs.

A Nox-rAKTisAX administration of municipal allairs is what is needed in

: lymouth.

Now that the fourth ward matter is

disposed of, why not do away with partisanism in our municipal affairs?

Ci.. Mui:i:ion, of Suckerdorn, is making quite a stir as an aspirant for the honors of a presidential candidate.

the lion's tail," but men who are capable of rising above political machinations will recognize in its rounded periods a sturdy patriotism of which there has been altogether too little in recent times. JJloomington, 111., Pantagraph.

It i.s no doubt true that President Cleveland swelled with pride when he Ieirned that his message cn the Monroe doctrine had been read in the public schools of liult'alo. Who can blame him i

Aldkiimex Maxey and O'Keefe, who according to the decision of the supreme court are now out of a job, have the satisfaction of knowing that they have to a large degree, conducted themselves in a gentlemanly manner while holding their peculiarly trying position. These gentlemen have shown on more occasions than one that they have the interest of Plymouth at heart, and have held aloof from party bickerings on more occasions than one while occupyings seats in the city council.

An exchange exultently remarks that ".now the people may know wtat Cleveland was doing when oat hunting ducks."

It j said there are more (I. A. K buttons viMbie at Washington to-day, than have I ten seen for the past three veais.

Tin: Klkhart Truth remarks: '-The ilemocr'ts nominated two presidential candidates at St. Louis; neither lecanie president. Will the Miss m i metropolis hoduo the republicans the same way?"

Tu t: ins 'Ieiit assurance of England regaidmg the power she wields regarding our l.nam-ial system, everytiine reit'.T.ited 1, a iul! is deeply driven into the ci'ilin ol the single standard count rv.

Tin: indications lor a religious war in Armenia are becoming more apparent every day. One of the most ditlicult problems io analyze is the attitude of the Kastern powers, as each one is afraid the other will secure some advantage.

Tin: latest from across the pond is to the effect that England may retaliate by striking at the weakest spot in our national anatomy, "the gold reserve.' This country will need no stump speakers to favor the tree coinage of silver, if England keeps on showing the cloven hoof.

NuiwrnisTANHiNG the reports to the contiary, the Cubans have won some important bittles, and the Spanish auiiy is gradually retreating before them. The 1 i'est news is to the effect that of Ma ceo and Oornez have been united and are steadily advancing towanl the province of Havana.

A luipT yni'iiiin. Nearly everybody in town, and many from the country too, have heard the Ptegina at shadel & Reynold's drug store but it stills contirues to be an attraction. Kloepfer's basement is proving a great attraction to holiday shoppers. It contains many toys and novelties that are attractive no: more for beauty or utility than an account ot the low prices at which they are marked to sell. Kentschler is showing a particularly tine line of candies which ought to be of particular interest to those who are sharpening their swee. teeth for holiday sweetmeats. Kuhn & :oh, the very popular clothiers, in the new Kuhn building, are offering Christmas bargains in handkerchiefs, muillers, umbrellas and neckwear that will make the most acceptable of presents without involving much ex pense. They are catering to a steady

trade and doing business on the princi

ple that a pleased customer is a

customer. Pall & Carabin are in the line of re

tad trade with a host of things to delimit the hearts of shoppers at Christmas time or at any other season. One lady remarked yesterday that she could save money on handkerchiefs by going there and if that is true no doubt the same thing would be true cf a line cloak or a dress pattern. Their tr ide is brisk in novelties and staples of every description. Carpenter Je P-sworth are offering bargains in handkerchiefs, napkins, table linen, umbrellas, kid gloves and many other things especially appropriate to the reason. They pride themselves on always being up to standard on qualities and down to bed reck on

prices so that shoppers can hardly fail

to make satisfactory purchases there at any season. Leonard's-on-Laporte-street is still headquarters for china and table ware of every description and is proving an irresistable atti action to many gift seekers and buyers for table and home decoration. Leonard's Miocenes are also especially to be referred to mi ac-

bright, hopeful spiritual'counsel for the grown-ups and "peace and good will to all men" will ring out from many a steeple and deep throated bells will once more proclaim that the Lord is indeed risen.

A DANGEROUS FIND.

Circuit Court. WEDNESDAY. Pat shoemaker vs. W. A. Hardest, defendants ordered to appear at olfce of John C. Capron on Monday Dec. 23, for examination. II. Ilumrichouser vs. C. C. Vink. Injunction. Demurer overruled. W. C. Raymond vs. John Corbin, mechanics lien. nswer filed. J. P. Dietrich vs. 1). C. Smith injunctian. Answer tiled. Liberty Cross vs. Aleesta Cross. Di vorce. Default. Jane Wright vs. Willis Wright. Divorce. Default. S. Ueeber vs. Adam Bixel Mechanics lieu. Default.

First National bank vs. T. S. Ilobbs on note. Dismissed costs paid. First National bank vs. J. K' Houghton on lots, Judraent by default $337.31. Margant Wolt vs. Jas. Polin, et. al., on note. Judgement by default i?351.70. Question ot suretyship to be tried during Ce term. Alice Compton vs. (Jeorge Compton, divorce. Default entered. TIU'IisDAY. This has been a rather busy day in most departments of the big county temple of justice, notwithstanding the unpleasant condition of the weather outside. The law fails signally to take official cognizance of the existence of rain or mud or bad streets, and Judge Capron's court grinds merrily on through these days as any o'her. In tlie injunction case of Hemrichsen vs. Vink to-day, the plaintiff wasordered to appear at the office of J. W. Parks December 21 for examination. John W. Wolford, charged with keeping a gaming house, was discharged. Kmory Norse, charged with allowing minors to play pool in his place, was acquitted by a jury. Thomburg vs. Jones, to set aside deed. Plaintiffs ordered before Charles

good jeinsonon ,ian. 1 ior examination.

State vs. John Kirk, plea in abatement tiled. The commissioner in the case of C. V. shoemaker, guardian, vs. John T. Horn, tiled his final report and was discharged. A demurrer was filed in the Zumbaugh divorce case. In the case of Margaret Wolf vs. James Polin and others, in which a question of suretyship was raised, it was decided that defendant Polin is principal of the note in question, while Hess X. Warner are sureties.

A I.ottlo of (limit PoutU-rwith the Kein Haut of a I'ue Found at the S.iukt illicit Mill at luuooil. Wednesday, about noon, considerable excitement was created at In wood by the discovery of a bottle of giant powder against the south end of Linkenhell's mill there. Piotruding from the bottle was the charred end of a burnt fuse, which gave the location of the powder a look of suspicion. In an interview with Chas. Linkenhelt regarding the matter, he seemed to be at a loss to give a plausable reason why an attempt should be made to destroy the old mill. lie informed us that the mill was purchased by his father some time last month through a mortgage and the amount given was nearly double what the property was actually worth. It had been reported, he further states, that the mill was heavily insured, but the facts are that there is not one dollar of insurance on the building, and the insurance companies even refused to take the risk. It is a mystery that will probably never be solved. There being no known enemies to the present owner, leaves but one other conclusion to be drawn, and that is that someone has done the act with but one intention to locate an exciting episode in In wood.

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No other house in this city ever DID WILL or CAN sell such f

( sterling QUALITIES at such LOW prices as WE quote.

AS TO CIRCULATION.

count of variety, high quality and fresh-

In;-: president is to be congratulated ; liess. A Christmas dinner mav be made

most complete in every detail by calling on Leonard tor supplies. spangle, the jeweler and optici in, is offering many special bargains in watches, jewelry, sheet music and 11111 sical instruments. He is showing many pretty things for big and little folks and for the babies at the people's prices and is winning for himself a large share of the holiday trade. The Hindoo doctor is ready to cure diseases of all kinds and will hold him

self in readiness to tr.-at gouty symp-

and various stomach troubles Chiiaiu.a.-. a.a New Year din-

upon ins stand awarding the Yer.eueliau boundai question, and especially his det'.-; !iiMi-d Ntaitd on the. Monroe doctrine. A s some exchanges intimate, it may be for political effect; but it is truly grati t' ing to have President Cleveland favor something once in awhile that t he pc.-iple. desire.

Holiday Excursion Rates. For the holidays, the Indiana, Illinois & Iowa railroad will sell excursion tickets between all points on its line at the low rate ot one and one-third fare .or the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 21, 2.", and .list, IS9Ö, and Jan. 2nd, '. (Jood returning until J an. 2nd, -1. For time of trains, rates cf fare and all information, inquire of agents. S. S. WllITKIIKAD.

I'nr! .Fur! Fur! We are in the market as usual and announce to trappers and dealers, that our facilities for handling large quantities are the best. Pring in your collection early. We are also in the market for hides. Nussbaum & Mayer.

It i easily recognized when the president of the United States commits an act that U.e per pie appreciate. The

numerous congratulatory messages be-1

ing received at the Wnite House the j alte,

Facts Conclusve. We expect your patronage because the Nickel Plate road operates conveniently scheduled trains equipped with unexcelled dining cars and luxurious sleepers between Chicago, Cleveland, Krie, New York and Poston. Lowest rates.

A New Way f Making an Affidavit f Newspaper Ir-n;ttioii. We are an admirer of anything that savors of mother wit. At Taylorville, HI., there is a man by the name of Prank Peed who edits a daily paper known as the " Preeze." To gaze upon his figure as he perambulates along the street, or to look upon his features when in repose, one would not for a moment believe that he was the originator of the numerous witty puns that appear from day to day. The latest effort of our friend Heed is worthy of being presented to the fraternity of Indiana. This effort was brought forth in the shape of an affidavit, which appeared a few days ago. It is as follows: Statu of Illinois, ClIIUSTIAX CofXTY, :' Frank Heed, being first duly sworn on oath states that he is editor and proprietor of the Preeze, a daily and weekly publication of general circulation throughout Christian county, the former more particularly in Taylorville. AM-ant further states that during the week ending December 11, 1V..", he received three ollicial notices from the postollice department to discontinue his publication to three different parties in Christian county because they refused to take the paper from the ofliee. They were D. Stapleton and Mrs. John Law, Stonington, and John Hawkins, of Palmer. Affiant further states that tothebest of his knowledge and belief they are the only ones. He states, however, that upon receiving notice the names were immediately erased from the subscription books, and further, alliant sayeth not. Subscribed and sworn to before me this HHh day of December, A.D. IS'j.j. Cakimi: A. Iti:i:i, seal. Notary Public. At fust glance, the above may appear ridiculous to the average reader, but the figures represent the largest sworn statement of discontinuances ever made in the history of journalism.

But a Few Days

to Christmas.

Holiday Rates. Account Christmas and New Years the L. K. & W. will sell excursion tickets at P.j fare for round trip tickets. Will be sold Dec. 21, 20, 31, and Jan. 1, lV.ir,. Cood returning Jan. 2, IV. 1.

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Xow- is the time to buy vour Xinas presents.

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line is nvni. uon r wair mini rue iasr minute.

the prettiest things will be gone then. You'll be compelled to buy what others have left. Buy now, at your leisure, in comfort, and of perfect and complete assortments, at prices that no other store in the county can equal. Boys' and Children's Overcoats must all o before Jan. 1st. If we have your size left, the price will be low enough, as we do not want to carry one of these garments over. Our men's oveicoats are going at the prices we are making on them. Remember, every winter garment must go before .Ian. 1st.

50 dozen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, at 10 cts. for the Holidays. 100 dozen Handkerchiefs, in silk and linen, at from 15 to 75 cts. Silk and Worsted Mufflers of every kind and description, from 25 cts. up. Silk Umbrellas from $1.25 to $4.50 in all styles of handles. The largest, nobbiest, cleanest line of Neckwear ever shown in Marshall county. Don't fail to give us a call before buying your Xmas present. We will be closed all day Xmas.

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Positively the only One-Price Outfitters IN MARSHALL COUNTY.

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HEAR YE

HEAR

last, two das irives conclusive evidence

of this fact. President Cleveland has forthtt first time struck a responsive chord in the breast of every true American.

Tin: democratic state central committee have ordered conventions held in different counties throughout the state on Saturday, January 1, lW, to elect delegates to district conventions to be held .January 7. At this time mem

bers of the stute committee for the

ensuing two years will le elected The convention of the thirteenth dis trict will bo held in this city. The fol

lowing are the counties of this district

and t he numbers of delegates: V'ulaski,

7; rtarke, ö; St. Joseph, 'A); Klknart, IS;

Marshall, W; Kosciusko, V; Fulton, 11;total 112.

Sknatoi; Cl'i.lo.m s speech on his

resolution demanding that the Monroe

doctrine be given the effect of congres

sional sanction, was a masterly effort

and will appeal to the mind and heart of every true American citizen. It was

a dignified review of the hist ory of the

famous doctrine enunciated by Monroe,

and an able plea, for Americanism as

opposed to indifference towards the en

croachrnents of Kuropean powers on

this continent. Mr. Cullom's politica opponents will, of course, assume thai

the speech was merely a "twisting of

ners are over. J. V. Ast ley & Son have many seasonable things in the hardware line, among them sleds, skates, pocket cillery and a very excellent line of silver

table cutlery, business at Astley s is

rushing. There is no time o' day when

all hands are not busy receiving or de

livering orders.

J. Ii. Losey is showing many really legant things in silver ware of every

description with watches, rings, chains

and line jewelry of all kinds. The shoe

department at Losey "s is also getting

its full share of attention from those

who want comfortable and servicable

foot ware. Knoch Poor is fully prepared to furn

ish coal in whatever quanity may be

required to roast the Clr.istmas turkey to a proper brown and will make deli

veries on short notice. And liothenberger V Landis wii

have some extra choice turkeys to be

taken home and roasted. They wil also have choice chickens, choice oys

ters and choice meats to satisfy the

most exacting customers. They will be

fully prepared for the holiday trade.

The railroads will sell one-and-one

third fare tickets to almost anywhere

yon wish to go or to your friends i they wish to come. The burden o

traveling expense will therefore be light and the exchange of Christmas

greeting made easier.

The churches will do their share and will prepare a treat each after its own fashion, for the little folks, with

Cheap Rates to Atlanta, Ga. On account of the exposition the

Vandalia will sell round I rip tickets

daily until Dec. 2, to Atlanta, (ia., lim

ited to 10 days from date of sale for

17.S0. T. (). Downs, Agent.

Holiday Excursions via Vandalia Line. For the holidays the Vandalia line will sell excursion tickets at reduced rates from all stations, to local points on the Vandalii line, and also to points on connecting lines. For full particulars call on nearest Vandalia line ticket agent, or address K. A. Foki, (Jen'l Passenger Agent, St. Louis, Mo-

iuMs Market

Leave Christmas Turkey orders now and so be assured of choice selections.

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Come and purchase your wife a New Home or Domestic cabinet sewing machine. Prices 820.00 to 81. 1.00. See my stock of organs and their elegant finish in upright piano style. Also many tiesicrns of parlor cabinets. Prices to suit all, 825.00 to 8100.00. I have no agents and will make you close Christmas prices. Don't fail to see my new line of sheet Music, consisting of late'st songs, etc., rang ing in prive from 10c. to 40c. A few of the latest are; "Fatal Wedding," '-Kutchy, Kutchy, Coo," "llemember Me,"' (answer to 'Sweet Marie,") "Yes, I Love You," (answer to "Sweetest Story Kver Told.") "Just say (lood-llye Ag4in,?'(answer to "say Aullevoir, etc.) "Cradle Song," by Kate Vannah.

He sure and see my Christmas bargains in musical

instruments. ( Jet some of my violin strings, 2 for 5 cts. Call and see me when in the city.

W. D. LILLYBRIDGE. North Michigan St. Jeweler.

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and he sure and get the famous Linnhaven IJrand, direct shipments of FRED H. KUHN.

p!mmnmmmmm?mmmtmmmmmmmmmm!?f n profit ft nnrnnpn Pn n a I Books, Bibles, Albums, Work Boxes, Toilet Trays, J Glove Boxes, Handkerchief Boxes, Collar and Cuff Boxes, J Sliuvin Sots, Smoking Sets, Perfume Sets, 2 Dolls, Sleighs ami Toys of every descriptions : for 50c. on the dollar, at 3 I The People's Drug Store. J Piiiiauuiiuuiiiiiuaiuuiiumiiuiiauiiuuaaiiuuuiuu