Semi-weekly Independent, Volume 2, Number 43, Plymouth, Marshall County, 8 April 1896 — Page 1

depeed emu Vol. II. PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, APRILS, 18 No. 4I.

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ailing. l ew words in the Knglish language have so great significance as the word

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so universally felt. It touches the j town in some other direction. It was loftiest intellect, and is fell no less by I afterwardiedrned that Mcdrew is wantthe humblest and most ignorant. J.ifejed at riymoutli for croocked transacts made up or waiting. V wait with ! tioti. Üochester Saturday Kepublican. tired brain and weary body for the tall- j It is learned here that Sl-) of Mcing of the shades of night which shut i tirew's money was obtained m this city out the turmoil of the day and wrap j on a forced check, purporting to have the world in peaceful similiters. Watch-i been signed by Theo. Cres-sner, which

ing by racked the sick-bed of a friend bv suffering we wait for the rosy dawn that shall dispel the shadows that grow more wend as the night wanes. We wait for tidings from our absent ones; we wait for their return. sending far out our anxious gaze to ! catch the first glimpse of their familiar faces. We wait for the development of infancy into intelligent childhood, and we wait for the fruition of our hopes in the perfect manhood or womanhood of the child we nurtured in our bosom. We wait for success in our undertakings. We wait while the wheel of time slowly and surely turnijg brings us t lie good we have striven for. A Biy Uew arl. I.ao Pesch found a pocket-book a few days ago winch contained twenty odd dollars in money and some papers. Did Lao keep it? He did not! lie went straight-way to the post olhiee where he left it for the chance coming of the owner. And the owner, in the person of Otis Welborn came the next morning and got the pocketbook and the money. He inquired the boy's name but none knew it. So he was up a stump. Hut an Independent reporter heard about it and an item in Friday's Daily Independent brought the boy to the post ollice where he left his name. Saturday Mr. Welborn came to the post otlice again. The sequel is that he learned the boy's mine, hunted him up, brought him down town and bought him a servicable suit of clothes. Thus it is that honesty is not only an excellent principle, but it is the best policy, and we shall be glad to see the day when all the boys and men will do as this boy and man did. It Will lie Frit. We complacently listen to the vaporings of some of the bril!iant(?) politicians in our beautiful city, who in their minute mental ability see nothing but rank partisanship, and who have in a large number of instances twittered about the position occupied by the Init kp en d en t along political lines. The Independent does not worry about these little things; they merely remind us of the great big buzzing noise made by the persistent horse tly. The time is not far distant when the independent policy mapped out by this paper will clearly be seen in its action. That class of republicans and democrats who are doing so much talking regarding the Independent not having any inlluence, will discover at no great distant day that they have, as the saying goes: "Heen talking through their hats." A rretel. Kveryone appreciates a good joke now and then. Friday while every body was busy at their work, the sweet strains of "Dear Robin I'll be True," came from the Yost Cigar factory. Harry Corbin, in the next room could not stand much of that soul inspiring melody, so, quick as thought wrote out a warrant for the arrest of the musician. Carl Reynolds happened to be in the otlice and was deputized special constable and sent to arrest the offender When the document was read to Mr Yost, his face was a study. Hut as soon as he grasped the situation, a cordial invitation to smoke was offered. No more are "Sweet Violets" or "Dear Hobin I'll be True," heard on Laporte street. 4.ot In TrouMw. A telephone message wis received yesterday afternoon from Argos in strusting the sheriff to arrest a man named Floyed Mc(Jrew, who would arrive in Hochester about evening from the north with a white horse and bu?gy accompanied by a lady, and retain him until the arrival of Isaac Heed. Sheriff Dillon intercepted said McOrew, white horse, buggy and lady at the C. & K. crossing of Main street, and conducted the entire out-fit to the Arlington hotel, where Mr. Heed soon put in an appearance. The coming of Mr. Heed developed the fact that said McHrew had purchased Heed's grocery in Argos for which McOrew traded two notes calling for S'JüO as part payment and gave a chattle mortgage on the store for the deferred payments. After Mcdrew had departed it was discovered that the notes were forged hence the arrest. To get out of the trouble Mr. McGrew paid off tha notes In cash, and returned the

keys of the store to lieed, whereupon Heed refused to prosecute Mr. JMcdrew and lie was therefore released, when

the white bourse was headed out of Met! rew succeeded in having cashed at the State Hank. If Metirew is a demented villain he is pretty smooth at any rate. It is alt" stated that he attempt J suicide, but. having taken an ovenlose of the poison, it did not produce the desired effect A Itiiiiuu ay. (Juite an interesting runaway occur red about - o'clock Monday on South street. Sid Siddle's team was standing by the Thayer elevator while the owner was busily engaged in loading salt on the wagon. The horses became frightened at something and started to run before Mr. Siddell could get to them. They ran about fifty yards in'.o a tel ephone pole, breaking it down, and frightening Albert Weber's team which was hitched to the stock yard fence. The vehicles of both parties were pretty badly used up and fragments scattered along the road. We did not learn whether the horses were hurt or not. The Rochester Republican contained a long article Monday, regarding the actions of oneof the members of the Salvation army in which it is charged that he entered into an ungentlemanly arraingment of a man who had been dead for some time. It is also said that the widow of the diseased was a member of the church in which the services were held, and was present, being compelled to listen to scathing de nunciations heaped upon the name of the one she mourned. We do not know who the member of the army was that cou. i do Ihn unles: trv Captain Heede. As he is known to be a little "non compus mentus," it would not be much of a surprise to learn of his breaking out along this line. While here the other members were gentlemanly fellows. A Social ! liering. At the home of Herbert Vanvactor two miles east of town, a few of his friends assembled Sunday and enjoyed the day. Those who were present from our city were: Klmer St. John, Klmer Wilson, Daisy looser, l)el!a and Daisy Dickey. A good tune was reported which is a result always discovered at those social gatherings. Tliey Will Here. Next Friday afternoon at the Plymouth city band will make their first parade. It is to be hoped that our citizens will show their appreciation of our musical aggregation, and give the boys a hearty reception. In the evening they will hold forth in the opera house as a minstrel company, and they are prepared to give an excellent entertainment. With the home talent they have at their disposal in connection with the popular male quartette, of South Rend, it will, without a doubt, be the best entertainment along this line ever seen in Plymouth by home talent. Might Hat lleeii a Hoinli. Dr. .1. V. Smith received a suspicious looking can Saturday which might, for all he knew, have contained a deadly bomb. Hut it did not. It proved to be a baking powder can full of Japanese plumbs, from Mrs. Smith, who is now in Orange county, Southern Florida. They are a peculiar looking fruit of golden color and about the size of our common plumb. The Seventh Meeting. The seventh regular meeting of the Northern Indiana Medical and Surgical Association will meet at College Hall, at Rochester, Thursday, April Dth. They extend a cordial invitation to all reputable physicians to take part in their discussions. This association does not antagonize any school, but has as members some of the prominent physicians of all the schools. Court Note. From Monday's Dally. The case of Sarah Raker vs Chas Tib betts, on account was before the jury today. In the case of the Hamlet Hay Co., vs Nickel Plate H. H. Co. the jury returned a verdict in favor of the Hay Co. with damages to the amount of $5,?oo. 35.

Cliiiri'li Hein

A. P. Klliott rang the Kaster bell for

the 5 o'clock services at the Episcopal : "age of understanding," is graduation church Sunday for the thirtieth time, j to a higher estate and the enjoyment He has been faithful and long in the of fH sacramental privileges. Hapservice. tism is in order at any service of the

Klder K. C. Faunce, of Knox, a minister of the Disciple church, will preach in the I'nited Urethren church a week from next Sunday. He gave his former appointment here to the Salvation Armv. The beautiful Faster services of the Fpiscopal church were participated in by large congregations yesterday. The church was beautified by potted plants and cut Uowers. Thi-Jholy communion was celebrated at noon. The evening service was largely devoted to the children of the congregation and Sunday school. Following is the program of the convention of the North Township Sunday-school association, to be held'in the Urethren church, ohe mile north of Lapaz, Thursday, April D", 1.: KoKENooN. .::0 Devotional exercises led by Mrs. Samuel llostetler. Address of welcome Miss Fmma Houser. Response Mr. Fred Rose. Music. "The Scholar as a Worker in the Sunday-School" Mrs. Maud Cox and Miss Rosa Walters. The Five Weak Points of a Sunday-School" Rev. R.F.Kaufman. Adjournment for dinner. AFTKKNOON. 1:30 -Devotion, led by Mrs. W. M Noble. 1:00 "Three Signs of a Hood Teacher"! Hon. John Parks, Dist. Pres. Music. "Mistakes of Teachers," by superintendents. "Mistakes of Superintendents," byteachers. "Mistakes of Superintendents and Teachers," by scholars. Music. 44 How Can We Increase Our Collecti'üiä: ibi bv What Means Can Our Revenue be Increased?" N. Nye. Music. 'Primary Teaching -Mrs. M. F. Hume. Flection of officers. Miscellaneous business. Adjournment. Officers of North township -.Jacob Rothenberger, township superintendent; William Sherland, assistant superintendent; N. Nye, secretary: Luther Sherland, treasurer. Sr. Thomas' Cnt itcii- At the annual meeting of the parish Monday night, the re-elections were as follows: Wardens John Main and Ceo. II. Thayer, Jr. Vestrymen Chas. P. Drummond, Frank 1). Lain son, Millard Winiield Simons, David F. Snyder and Oliver (J. Soice. Bishop White's appointments are: Plymouth, Wednesday, April 8, T::W I. m.; Rochester, April U; Ke wanna, April 10. Harry 11. Milburn, who assisted the choir, much to their pleasure and the acceptance of the great congregation of Faster day, is expected to sing again with the choir this evening at the confirmation service. Mr. Milburn is a brother of Mrs. W. S. Daniels and is engaged with the Plymouth Cycle Company. The 20th Annual meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society is in session at the Presbyterian church in this city. The opening service was led by Mrs. Helle Outcalt, President of the local Auxiliary, and was participated in by most of those present. Visiting delegates arrived yesterday morning from Valaraiso, Logansport, Concord, Rourbon, Lapaz, Michigan City, South Rend and Monticello. At St. Thomas church, on Faster eve, Saturday, April 4, Hh, ten children were made members, as follows: Helen May Armstrong, Walter John Howell, Katherine Fva Corbin, Jennie Leanora Fva Harriet Houghton, Margaret May (Jalaway, Francis lone Smith, Florence Lucile Smith, Justus Leotto Stephens, John Schlarb Susoland, Harold Reitinger Suseland. Fach one of these was made "a member of Christ, the child of (Jod and an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven," in most interesting service at the church. All witnessing must have been impressed with Jesus' bidding: "Sutler little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Matt. R; 14. Catechism is to follow; that is, instruc-

lion in duty toward (Jod, and in the Christian life. Confirmation, at the

ciiuun. peciai opportunity again next Sundav. II U Identity Discovered. The mystery surrounding the young man killed at the Loux crossing, near Valparaiso, last week, has been cleared up. His name was Fdward DeVere and his parents live at 1210 West Harrison street Chicago. Mr. DeVere was formerly an engineer on the Pennsylvania system, and lived for some time in Ft. Wayne. It seems according to the father's story, who came to Valparaiso to learn the truth, and identify the mangled remains of his 17 year old boy, that the son desired to visit friends in It. 'A ayne, but had been advised by his father to postpone the trip. It seems that he neglected to listen to his father's advice, and was taking the novel way of dead-beating it through. Mr. De Vere places no confidence in the alleged story as told by a tramp in this city that the train hands threw the boy off the train. He is inclined to believe that owing either to carelessness or numbness of the hands, he accidentally fell under the wheels. The mother of the lad is prostrate from the shock, and l;s soon as able, it is intended to remove the remains to Jackson, Michigan. I'll siail I'ur Home To-morrow. We have just received a copy of the above named beautiful song and chorus Composed by Walter Coleman. It is now being sung nightly at all the principal Theatres in New York, with grand success. We give our readers the first erse and chorus. MUM' VKi:l A Mir :i tx I l.ttn-ly women walking lnu& 0 tnvt. 1'iiiioiiivil as she stniylnd against the snow and sleet. P.nt as 1 quickly pitted her. 1 chaured to catch her ee. And thought I'd seen that face before in days now long gone by. st:-tel when she saw me, and turned away insli line, 1 tpiickly leaehed her sido aijain. and called her ly her name. Why tlhl you leave your parents'. They mourn fr you as de;id. Mi. please home. 1 begged her. then she sohhetl aloutl and said. IIUKIH I'll start br home tomorrow, 1 promise oii dear .lack, 1 don't know if they want me. Int surely I'll o hack, I'm sorry that 1 did It. and caused them so much pain. I incut no harm, hut left them for the one 1 loved in vain. 1 'rice GO cents per copy. All readers and subscribers of this paper will receive a copy at half price, by sending 25 cents in silver or postage stamps to Union Mi rr vi. Mt sic Co., 2'5 Sixth Avenue, New York. A Speeial Inflation. Come people, come, and hear llev. W. W. Jones this evening, April 8th, on his popular lecture "Travels in the Holy Landsand the Cause of the Hise and Fall of Dead Empires." You cannot afford to miss this most instructive and interesting lecture. Mr. Jones has been preaching here for one week and will staylonger if the interest of the meetings demand it, and all he expects for his labor of love for God and the good for humanity, is for us to give hikn a good hearing Wednesday evening. We can well afford to do this a3 it will cost but 20 cents each, children 10 cents. Who would not give that much to hear Drother Jones for the good he has already done in the revival meetings. Tickets for sale at Ityan & Joseph's Store. O. F. Laxdis, l'astor. Reduced Rates to Hot Springs, Ark The Vandalia Line has on sale excursion tickets, good ninety days, to the Famous Hot Springs af Arkansas, at very low aates. Hot Springs is the only health resort jwned, indorsed and conducted Ly the United States Government. Climate like that of Italy. This is the best seaJon to go. Over 300 hotels and board ing houses at rates to suit all visitors The hot waters have for fifty years been found unexcelled for the cure of rhu natism, blood and skin diseases, female complaints, troubles of the stomach liver and kidneys, insomnia, nervous prostration, etc. For illustrated pamphlets and full in formation call on nearest Vandalia Line Ticket Agent, or address. K. A. Foul), Genl. Passenger Agent, St. Louis, Mo. 1.1iihm1 tu Wed. Irvlu W. Applemau, and Emma M. Cumnilnj;s Henry Hale and Ida Jones.

A DELICATE INSINUATION'.

ft!.. Ii v tc , I V 1 u Mrs. Testerd Well, what Is it? Hungry Hickey Wotever you taj, kind lady. It's leap year. Judge. A YEAR IN A WAGON. The Home on Wheels of an Artist and IJU Wife. H. J. Brewer, the well known artist, and his wife have lived for over a year In a cottage on -wheels, says the San Francisco Chronirie. Their movable residence Is at present in a lot in Alameda, where they are couched under a snreadine oak. and where they intend to 6tay during the winter. Their house is a result of Mr. Brewer' attempts to secure a place where he could work at his art and still be at liberty to go where he wished. The house was built In 1894, at a cost of about $5,000, and Mr. Brewer said recently that he had already made enough by the saving to pay for it. The an is somewhat similar to those in use by gypsies, and it is fitted up in much more comfortable style. It has one room 10 feet long, 4 1-4 feet wide and 6 feet 3 Inches high, and in this space Mr. Brewer and his wife have lived, slept and eaten for the last year. At one end of the wagon, over the wheels, is a raised platform, and here is a pocket edition of a cooking stove, with a collection of shining pots and pans uround it. Under the seat of the wagon Is Mrs. Brewer's cupboard, and her table consists of the top of the big trunk which contains their wardrphe. The sleeping arrangements are, however, the greatest puzzle to the uninitiated. The bed3 consist of the two big cushions laid out upon the floor of t wagon, and the bedding is stored in a bor tf.er the wa?ron, reached by a trapi'cior In its floor. Tc.e little house has plenty of light, as It must have, for Mr. Brewer haa it for his studio on occasions. The door Is on the left side, between the wheels, and is made in tv" halves, so that either can be opened Independently of the other. Beside the door there is a big plate glass window and several smaller lights. The whole contrivance, including two persons, weighs less than 2,400 pounds, and can be taken anywhere by two horses. Mrs. Brewer is no less enthusiastic about her traveling home than her hus band. All last winter they were domiciled In the hills above Berkeley and never felt better in their lives. Last August they started with their caravan from Alameda. They went over the hills to Contra Costa county, and spent sev era! months sketching in the valleys. Then they went to Berkeley for the winter and in the spring moved their residence further up into the hills. This winter they expect to spend in Alameda, and in the spring they will start out for a tour of the state. Mari-lac of the Dead. A strange custom prevails among a certain tribe in the Caucasus. When a single young man dies, some one calls upon the bereaved parents who have carried to the grave a marriageable daughter in the course of the year, and says: "Your son is sure to want a wife; I'll give you my daughter and you shall deliver to me the marriage portion in return." A friendly offer of this description Is never rejected, and the two parties soon come to terms as to the amount of the dowry, which varies according to the advantages possessed by the girl in ber lifetime. Cases have been known where the young man's father has given ts much as thirty cows to secure a dead wife for his dead son. El. The Foolish Turk. The old turkey gobbler wisely taid, "To the woods we will quickly fly And roost high up in the forest trees, For Christmas is fast drawing nigh." Til roost right here in the apple tree," One lazy young turkey boasted. But, sad to say. on Christmas day. Instead of roosting he roasted. Judge. Will Power. Will power is an uncertain, freakish thing. It cannot be depended on. The keeping power is not in man, but in God W. II. G. Trninle. A l'niqiie Noll'. An exchange says the following notice was posted on a rural church Äoor: "Preaching in this house, Providence permitting, Sunday, preaching whether or no, the Monday following upon the subject. Ho that believethand is baptised shall be saved, and ho that believeth not shall be damned at half past three in the afternoon."

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THEY MET IN SPECIAL SESSION SATURDAY NIGHT. Nl Wry l u'li Itiioiiifr. Traiiiat'lea Itul important Matter llis uitd Su er U 1 put in --Water Works Matter lulli tie red. Through an anouncement issued by Mayor Swindell, the members of the council presented themselves at the city hall for the purpose of transacting business. The lirst matter that was laid before our city fathers for their consideration, was a request from W. YV. Hill, asking permission to use the streets in front of the site for his new building, and also for the consent of the council to move the frame building now occupied by him to the Wheeler lot on the corner of Michigan and (Jarro Streets. The first petition was granted, and the second with provisions. The pro visions were, tnat he could move the building upon the lot designated, but will be compelled to give a bond of 1,UÜ0, to insure the removal of the bailding immediately after the new one is completed. A petition was presenttd by Chas. Kellison, asking for an outlet lor the water that accumulates on his property on the corner of (Jarro and Plumb streets. He gave evidence that the high embankments in the shape of roads on the east and north side, were the causes of the accumulation of water upon his property. The drainage already at the corner uf Laporte and Plumb streets is over one foot higher than at the (Jarro street corner and there is no hope for a removal of the water. After a complete talking over, it was unanimously decided t' put in a lateral sewer on Iiporte street extending west loo feet after crossing Plumb street, with the understanding that Mr. Kelliton before tapping the sewer for either the carrying of water or sewerage pay the city fifty dollars and make his own connections. The matter was brought before tj) council regarding the amount of water used by the bicycle works and the water committee was requested to investigate the matter and report. At this juncture the all-absorbing subject of water was brought up by Alderman Tibbetts. It seems to Le the general belief he said, that the gang well system, at the lirst vein of water wo.;ld always be affected by drouth. Another feature well put, was the impracticability of pumping direct from the wells owing to the sand. Tibbetts was in favor ot engaging practical men to sink a six-inch well and go beyond the two tirst veins. It was shown by Mr. Bailey that the mineral deposits in the vein of water now used was exceedingly det trimental, and it was also shown that owing to this mineral deposit a meter could not be used profitably. Tibbetts was in lavo.-of a stand pipe. Alderman Keynolds was in favor of anything that would furnish a sufficient water supply. At this time Bailey almost broke the table in emphasizing that the town should issue water works bonds and put in a system that will meet the demands of the town as it is today, and for its fast increasing population. Chairman Tibbetts in a few moments plain practical talk, gave evidence as to the exact condition of the system in this city. And we think it an excellent policy for those who object to the spending of a sufficient amount of money to place our water woiks system in a proper shape, to attend t:iese meetings, or at least learn the exact condition before raising a bowl. The street commissioner was instructed to give .1.."0 per day to the men assisting in laying tile who do the work in the bottom of the ditch. At this time occurred a little interesting legal matter. It was in regard to the refusal of legal voters to work out or pay their road tax. The law is explicit in regard to just what can be done and the mayor said that he would try the cases if there was a refusal on tho part of the people to fulfill their duty, if the council would stand by him. The council to show how it stood passed a resolution unanimously which in substance was as follows: That all violations of this law or refusals to work out or pay road tax be brought before the mayor tor trial and that the council would make every case a test case, and that they would stand by and abide any action that may result by reason of imprisonment through decisions rendered by the mayor. Council adjourned. Subscribe for The Independent.