Semi-weekly Independent, Volume 2, Number 14, Plymouth, Marshall County, 28 December 1895 — Page 5

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S. i t v, I I : i :i ii i :i: 2s, IV..". LOCAL I5REVITIIX I'.ht - -1 r i ! : i " hi .pirit f Tin- 1 1 liil i t j i;utMk: Ii.it Ii; -;uiif t n to'vn tliN ii"i !iin; With -a next !;iy Imik." From Thursaay's Daily. I). K. Snyder is on the sick list. Mrs. Jlenry Heynolds is very sick. Zeus Wade is home from La Porte. The railroads had a rush of business-:. L. H. Peno is here from Michigan City. Sheriff Smith was at Jlourbmi yesterday. DM Santa Claus remember you this year? W. S. Heeve, from Chicago, is at ho:r:e. Frank lledd and wife are in Indianapolis. Miss llattie Kelley spent Christmas at Argos. Charles Welch returned to Chicago this forenoon. K. C. North and family went to Walkerton yesterday. Miss Ida Zimmerman is sick, of typhoid pneumonia. Wikner Thomas, of South Lend, came j over to spend the uay. Miss Kate, daughter of Daniel Marks, is ill of catarrhal fever, Miss Hertha. (labbert is visiting in Chicago for a few days. Mortimer L. Thompson and wife were in La Paz yesterday. (k-orge Klingerman and wife spent yesterday in South Hend. Mr. Cressey,of Chicago, was a Christma? guest of Tabe How Pert Hall and wife, of Leesburg, are visiting the Peeves family. Miss Kate Stoddard, of Valparaiso, is the guest of Miss Grace Axe. Prophet Hicks hs evidently struck the mark pretty well this month. Will Suit and famiiy spent Christmas with her parents in La Porte. Jesse Uilmore lias gone to Chicago to visit his brothers for a few days. A vast amount of Indian relics are being unearthed in around Warsaw. The snow was evidently intended for Christmas, but it arrived a triile la'.e. Miss Hessie Viets will spend the balance of the season at Louisville, Ky. Most of the business houses closed Christmas -at least, for a part of the day. Mrs AyersandH. Monday, both of Chicago, are guests of Dr. Viets and family. Judges Purson, of Winamac, and F. 15. McConnell, of Logansport, are in tovn today. Miss Daisy Nusbaum, who is attending school in Chicago, came liome for the holidays. John McCracken came up from Toledo, Ohio, to spend his vacation with J. 1). McClaren. D. J. Welch, of Chicago, who arrived on this morning's train, will be a guest of Dr. Horton until tomorrow. Miss Jlonore Parks, of Camden, Ind., is visiting with the family of Geo. Kleinschmidt, during the holidays. Elvin Hubbard, a former employe of Turner's barber parlors, now of LaPorte, is calling on Plymouth friends. Miss 1'razier, daughter of Judge Frazier, of Warsaw, and olhcial court stenographer of Kosciusko, is in today. California passengers should ask ag nts of the Nickel Plate road for rates and connections before purchasing tickets elsewhere. Marriage was a failure in the case of William and Nettie Schreck, and the tormer lias been given a decree of divorce in the circuit court. Dr. and Miss Grace Horton are at Hourbon, attending the wedding of Dr. Johnson's daughter, Miss Willa, which took place at noon today in that city. The Sons of Veterans meet this evening in regular session. There will be election of ollicers and work in the degrees, and a full attendance is desired. Oren J. Chandler, of Warsaw, is in town today. He is county clerk of Kosciusko and one of the best known secret society men in Northern Indiana. Christmas day was not an especially lively one in Plymouth. We contributed our full quota of attendance to the celebrations in our neighboring towns, however. Among the visiting attorneys today are: Julius Powley and George W. Jlolman, of Rochester; II. S. Piggs, A. G. Wood and Abe Hrubaker of Warsaw. Mr. McGo.wan, of South Plymouth, had a slight stroke of paralysis on Tuesday. His physician is hopeful that the attack may be of slight importance, but the definite outcome can hardly be forecast as yet. The turkey shoot given at the fair ground by Clough Ai Harris yesterday was a decided success in every respect.

The tendance was large and tin interest apparently did not fl.ig. We art glad to hear tlut t lit- linancial ouloMue was ail that could le desired.

Attendantsat the Chn-tmas F.vecntertainuient given at the Presbyterian church were treated to an interesting feature that was not down in the bills. After the close of the program proper, Pastor Charlton invited the audience to remain a moment or two longer m their seats. Then toward the front came quietly a prepossessing young coupie, and standing unassumingly side by bide at ti e pulpit, were united in marriage by the preacher. They were Corey North and Miss Grace IJrownlee, both numbered among Plymouth's prominent ami deservedly popular young people, and Tin: Independent joins in the sincere and numerous congratulations. One of the most enjoyable gatherings of the sea urn occurred last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I). U. Shafer. It was the fortieth anniversary of their marriage, and in honor of the occasion a merry party of thirty-six friends and neighbors dropped in upon the friendly couple like the traditional wolf on the fold. A sumptuous supper was served and a generally good time was enjoyed. As a token of the kindly esteem in which the host and hostess are universally held, they were presented with two very handsome chairs by those present. Mrs. W. F.. Uailey was the guest at dinner yesterday of Mrs. .1. W. Parks. This is the llrst time Mrs. Uailey has been away from home for nearly a year and as a rons;-ouenc her visit with Mrs ,rks yestenlav was an excep tion U pleasure. She was carefully wheeled by Mr. Pailey from her home to the home of her hostess and back and has experienced no ill effect in consequence. W. K. JJailev left tor Jt ourbon this morning, where he goes to pay to John (.'oar, of that city, the matured value of a Union Central Life policy of 2,0o taken by Mr. Coar some years ago. Mr. Coar will receive S2,101.;s. Mr. Pailey is the company's district agent for northern Indiana. The Nickel Plate road operates a perfect passenger service composed of lirst and second class day coaches it tended by colored porters. Excellent dining cars and through sleeping cars to Chicogo, Cleveland, UulTalo, New York and Hoston. Pates always the lowest. The Y. M. C. A. rooms proved an at tractive place for many of the young men to spend a few hours of their Christmas. At one time twenty-live were occupying the reading room, en joying its attractive literature. It has been determined not to open the casket of the late I). H. Armstrong during the funeral service to be held at the residence at 2 p. m. Sunday. Those wishing to view the remains may do so Saturday. Lafayette has three republican can didates for governor, Wm. C. Mitchell, late county clerk, being announced. At the present rate, the rank and file will be swallowed up by the candidates. Ex-Cltrk Harry i Chester and wife were Christmas visitors from Elkhart. Harry is favorably known throughout Indiana as an author of much creditable verse and several popular songs. Now is the time to make your plans for your winter California trip. Ask agents of the Nickel Plate road about low rates and connections with the fast California trains out of Chicago. The home of John Turner was the scene of a delightful reunion yesterday, with three generations represented. A Christmas tree for tho little ones added to the sum total of enjoyment. Dr. Mendenhall, the Indian doctor, is at the Windsor house today. This is the doctor's regular monthly visit. He will leave tomorrow and return each month for one day only. On account of the death of 1). 15. Armstrong, the masque ball to have been given by the W. P. C. tomorrow evening has been postponed indefin itely. James Marks, a former Plymouth boy, came back from Chicago for Christmas and will remain over for the dance this evening. J. K. Lawrence, of Etna Green, and James Matchette, of Hourbon, are among the strangers within our gates today. The "green-goods" people are getting m their customary holiday season work in this section. The Nickel Plate Itoad maintains a perfect passenger service with sleepers and diners. Tin divorce suit of Ada against (Jeo. M. Kaufman has been dismissed at his costs. The Nickel Plate Poadis the shortest line between Chicago and PulTalo. Agent T. A. Downs spent the day with his parents at Greencastle. New marriage license today: Jason Drewer and Emma Wener. Oliver C. Chase came from Fort Wayne for Christmas. Miss Ethel Wiltfong has gone to At lica for a week's visit. Miss Nettie Shearer is visiting at Veedersbury. Ed Miller carne homo from Chicago for the day. Nickel Plate Poad and low rates are synonyms.

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.iliie e'. i ou.;c l.i o; s mutt' i ill W . Kin i i:i tu u from I t"-:'a. uoMt Mr. Ibid; re? um !ue in La j'orie today. .Mrs W. Mnallev Iaii'e!s N ex'-ei't j home tomorrow ! MrSe McCrory and s.m Xol.!e went to ; u-mIuh,,., t(ui!ir Mrs. Ceo. W. Marble will entertain Monday evening. Mrs. Peterson and son Lfotto went to Walkerton today. A new phone -'.I lias been put in Ilev. Moench's residence. Did you ever have a better time than you had at the dance last night? AYanted: VI or lö black cat skins For price see Gi:o. II. Uayi.oi:, .leweler Dr. Hoy has sent for his fanulv, w ho will move here from llanna next Monday. David lloiem. of Elkhart, is home for i a holiday visit. I!e will return Elkhart Mondav. to The Nickel Plate lbad has through sleeping cars to Chicago, Uuli'alo, New York, and Hoston. Semi -Weekly Independent and the Cosmopolitan, the greatest magazine in America, only j?1.S5 per year. Mrs. Amanda Moore, of Garnet, Kansis, is here visiting Mrs. W. P. Moure, and her fattier, Thomas McGriff, of Aigns. Crime seems to be diminishing in litis county. The jail is empty of prisoners' for the First time since Sheriff Smith has been in oilice. j Low rate Holiday excursion tickets j are sold by agents of the Nickel Plate ! li:nl T )tini.iliir ' Ith on.l 'ilot 'lt A ' l V. . V .IVi-'V MIHI. mm'S '-. CtllTl ! I O U ' . . . . ,... ' anu .January ist The ladies of the Altar Guild have placed the balance of their home-made holiday candies on sale at the Vinall grocery and Plain's drug store. Miss Sally Prazelton, of Argos, is visiting friends in Plymouth, preliminary to her dep.irturo lor LosAnge'es, Calif., and other points on thy Pacific coast. George Gross returned last evening from Chicago where he and his family spent Christmas with relatives. Mrs. Gross and the children are t renain a tew days longer. Nickel Plate road, low rates, and perfect service are all synonyms. A through sleeping car service between Chicago. Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Uuffalo, New York and Hoston. Governor Matthews is in a quandary as to which of four applicants to appoint on the police board of Elkhart, the same citizens having given their endorsements on each petition. C. II. Woodward of Goshen, one of oldest commercial traveling men who strike Plymouth for the grocery trade, has ceased his visits. He will be missed by the dealers and hotel men. Marion Mack, Y. II. W. Pettier, W. C. Dawdy and W. S. Daniels, agents for the "Smalley," are here preparing for the cycle show at Chicago, next month. They report favorable prospects for the "Smalley." Pudolph Kloepfer is perhaps the only person in Plymouth to receive a Christ mas present from Germany. His cousin in Ludvigsberg,"in der Faderland,'sent him a pair of hand-knit gloves an appreciated gift. Owing to the decline in the prices of farm products, John W. Thomas fc Son are making a radical cut in the price of tile, to continue until March 1st. Th se in need of any tile will save money by buying it now. The promised club party at the opera house last evening was too great an event to be missed. ( A. Marble. who had been in Chicago for a few days spending Christmas, returned in time to participate. In the court house at Columbia City is a postollice. a cigar and candy stand, a bazar, a lunch room, a justice of the peace, a law oilice and a lodging room. The authorities think of adding a liv ery stable and a saloon The best and cheapest building lots in Plymouth, are found in "The Plymouth Improvement Company's" addition, on the south side. No water standing around them anu cellars always dry. For terms, call on L. Tanner, the druggist. Avail yourself of the opportunity to visit your friends while Holiday rates are in effect between all stations between PulTalo and Chicago on the line of the Nickel Plate road. Tickets on sale December 21th, 25th and :Ust, 1SJ; and January 1st, ISM. The working force of the Novelty works is sadly depleted, owing to tho breaking of one of the driving shafts in the turning room. The accident occurred Thursday and a new shaft was immediately sent for. The new shafting has arrived but it will most probably be Monday b fore things will be running smoothly. John W. Thomas was an Ixikpkxii:nt caller today, to give us the correct details of the real estate deal which was consummated between him and Wm ,M unlock, of Evanston, Ills, yesterday. The trade embraces 21,700 consideration. Mr. Thomas lets his 310 acres in North township go or a new residence

; projier; y mi i.vaiiinn. m arranujei::e'.'s !i ivc he-.-n pending over a nn:ith. I'Uf the j:ipeis !i;te not Jet been tiled.

A n autopsv was hel l i'd.iV over the remains f the .'ate D. II. Arm-! n:ig. . whose disease was of long standing and had .:iz!el fery physician wv.o had' aitei'ded him during his illness. The exaiiiin if .n was conducted by Dr. Knott, assisted bv Drs. Wilson. Jackson, i Kaszer aod mith. They found death to have resulted from an unusual growth of cancer of the stomach. A nice attendance and the line music of Elbel's South Pend orchestra com bined to make the ball given by the Plymoii h dancing club last evening a thoroughly enj yable one in every respect. This organization has made an enviable reputa' ion tor its dances, and list night's atluir will add to its note in this respect. J. M. Kyser, of this city, left for Chi cago this morning to accept a position fur the next year as traveling salesman for the linn of Hunte, Frank - Co., confectioners. Mr. Kyser will have as ( his territory, northern Indiana. The clerks in Kloepfer's store united j in presenting their employer with a i very elegant onyx table and lamp, as a Christmas remembrance. In the evening they were guests at his home and reported an enjoyable time. If you want the political news of the the coming campaign read our advertisements of clubbing oifers with the New York World and Triuune elsewhere in this paper. Geo. W. Marble, Supt. of the Novelty works, left for Chicago this morning to complete arrangements for the company's cycle show exhibit. Dr. Hoy will hereaiter be found at his office, night and day, until his family is settled here. Aaron Collett,of Inwood, was a caller at Tin: I n uktkn df.nt oilice yesterday. The Nickel Plate Poad operates a dining and sleeping car service. Populist state meeting is booked for Indianapolis next Tuesday. Mr. Yontiss, of llion, is spending a week with friends here. :i)l ii r-l ly C'upitl. Married, at the residence of the bride's parents in Walkerton on Christmas Eve, Arnott M. Cleveland, of this place, and Miss Laura E. Groshams. The ceremony was performed at prompt ") o'clock by Pev. Piley, pastor of the I. U. church. It was followed by an elegant wedding dinner. The bride was tastily attired in brown silk, while the groom wore the conventional somber. The company was not a large one, including onl a few intimate friends. The groom is the promising young secretary of the Edgington Mfg. Co. The bride is a popular young lady of Walkerton. They will reside in Plymouth. At South Pend Tuesday afternoon, Miss Laura L. Prague, of Plymouth, and Isaac K. Wilder, of New Carlisle, were married by 'Squire Hates. The marriage of Lewis C. Kepler and Ella May l'utman was solemnized by Pev. O. F. Landis at the home of the bride's parents Christmas night, in the presence of bO invited guests. A delicious supper was served. They will reside in Plymouth. A pretty little service was performed at the U. P. parsonage, the contracting parties being Landon Hale and Nellie Colvin, both of llourbon. v . Edward Stahl, of Elwood, Ind., and Miss Ida Apple, of this county, were married by Pev. (). F. Landis at the U. H. parsonage. At the Reformed parsonage, Edward Debley and Myrtle Force were married by Pev. Rothenberger. ' Je Arthur Wrightsman and Goldie Payman were married at the bride's home in this city, Rev. Rothenbeger olliciating. On Christmas day, Daniel Manuwal ar d Tralla Jones were married by Rev. Rothenberger, at the home of the groom's father, Maple (5 rove. New O nicer Klcctetl. (Jen. George Crook Camp, Sons of Veterans, held a rousing meeting Thnsday night. After work in the degrees, the annual election of ollicers was held with the following results: Captain Joe M. Plack. First Lieutenant Cory P. North. Second Lieutenant Will Gast. Camp Council Harry Mead, O. O. Yourg, A. F. Young. Delegate to State Encampment Everett Fields. Alternate Rollo II. Dennett. Tho installation of the new ollicers will bo conducted by the retiring commander, Capt. Lee M. Kendall, at the next meeting. Holiday Rates. Account Christmas and New Years the L. E. & W. will sell excursion tickets at 13 fare for round trip tickets. Will be sold Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1, 18W. Good returning Jan. 2, lbiNi. Subscribe for Tun Independent.

Having just about completed diu of the most successful years iu our business liitorv, Ave can't help but to express our most sincere thanks to all who helped us in havini; such a jrreat year. We wish to announce at the same time that we intend to sell goods jn l$ that means of course that we mean to be strictly in it in way of assortment to select from, and especially in low prices. In all of our past history it was our duty to be the inauguratois of low prices and leaders in our line. This will be our matter again in DG; Ave shall try and beat the record (our own record, the only one Ave feel that Ave have to beat. We start in the Year of '96 with new quarters, best in county, where it is a pleasure for people to come, and a pleasure for us to do business in. We will, as usual, advertise our various lines in the papers and if we buy anything under value we will always sell it likewise and let you know of it through these columns. Wishing you all a prosperous and happy Xew Year Ave are the people's friends.

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

and be sure and get the famous Linnhaven Urand, direct shipments of FRED H. KUHN.

t C'lergy Kate Will Keinaiu I in- Same. The question of a change in railroad fare charged clergymen has been settled by the managing ollicers ot railways in territory covered by the Central Traffic Association agreeing to continue to allow a rate of one and one-half cents per mile. For the coming year regularly accredited clergymen, who may be entitled to the same under the rules,can therefore procure reduced rate tickets over the Pennsylvania Lines AVest of Pittsburgh, same as during IS'J.j. J. F. Hanks, Agt., Plymouth, Ind. 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. Fokd, (len'l Passenger Agent, St. Louis, Mo. Subscribe lor Thl Indupkndknt.

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