Semi-weekly Independent, Volume 2, Number 47, Plymouth, Marshall County, 22 April 1896 — Page 1

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emnm eeRiiy Vol. II. PLYMOUTH, MAUSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, A1,1UL22, 189G No. 47.

POLITICAL .MOVES. THE "GREAT NATIONAL GAME" WAXES INTERESTING. ( iilltalit iolio H-t Iir Ilia amiin olilt"t NaMlM' al ; I Mt'M Cliaiofll ilia M iinia i.'.il Allila tt x.

I The Thursday evening prayer tneetThe republican judicial ami senator-' mir "1" tue Methodist church has reial convention met in 1!.. ehester, and j "--veil a new unf ulse and has an in- , : I I creased attendance. Kvery member

III'IIIU I 1114 I Ml II I &.' Iflir IIIIIII 111,11 lllll Ilk ,11 - I clamation: In the noniination for judge, N. U. Kssick was nominated, Judge I less having withdrawn his name. J. V. Shunk, of Tippecanue, was chosen for prosecuting attorney. Hon. M. W. Simons was the unanimous choice of the convention for state senator. Jt is said they had quite a jollification down there today and a large number of republicans were present to enjoy the love feast. THE TICKETS. A Short Synopsi Keural iut; the TiYkft l'rr MMltt-ri far our IVaipla; ta liaa from at th Srini; Kla-rt iau. On Tuesday, May .th, we will be called upon to elect a councilman in each of the three wards. Never in the history of the city, so we are told, has so much excellent timber been presented for our people to choose from. In fact, when look at the candidates from a non-political view, it would be considerable of a job to pick out the best men. The desire of our people is, tor men who will rise above party alfiliations and work for the good of our city. The following are the name of those nominated: KIUST WAlill. Enoch Pook: Was nominated by the people's party, and is a dealer in coal. He is considered a man capable of making a good councilman. Dan K. IlAKKis: Is the candidate presented by the democrats in this ward. Mr. Harris held the office of sher iff in this county. Although well up in years, he is considered by Ids party good man for the ollice. C. K. Cleveland: Placed in the field against all comers by the republicans, and an excellent business man Mr. Cleveland has been in Plymouth about five years and connected with the Edgerton Manufacturing Co. There is no doubt that his work in the coun cil would be properly attended to. SECOND WAKD. Wm, Smith: Was nominated by the people's party and we understand has been a citizen of Plymouth for a num ber of years. John A. Palmeü: Is a candidate on the democratic ticket and is consid ered one of their strongest men. Mr Pa liner along business lines is said to be conservative. M. C. Walls: The republican candi date is what his name would imply steady and concientious. We believe his party afiiliatioas would never come between him and his duty to his town TIIIIID WAKD. jiias. f. uiianky; uanuioate on people's party ticket in the place of l)r Jackson who declined. While consid ered by a great many as Yery radica along certain lines, would without doubt prove an efficient councilman. J. X. Wilson; The gentleman is candidate on the democrat ticket, and a member of the firm of Ketcham Sc Wilson, and, as we have previously ana nounced would make an excellent coun cilman. D.h. Dickenson: Is the standard bearer for the republicans, and is one of the men held up by the Independ ent as an exceptional candidate for that position. Cut A Wheel. For the past few days a young fell ow giving his name as Lawrence Durst who claims to be from South lend, has has been in Plymouth, without indica tions of employment of any kind. It is reported last Saturday thathe borrow ed a bicycle of one of the boys at the M.OI.WIJ aim uwt on.t uy mui mj f o nfAn n-w1 liia rwvt c? Vitim nn itntl t i pearance look suspicious. Kallir Corn. Our readers will remember that we have spoken about Kallir corn. We have received a large invoice of it. Samples of the corn may be seen here where it may be purchased from a half pound up to as large a quantity as desired. It is not necessary for us to go into a detailed account of this cereal, as it has been spoken of heretofore.

( liilia li Ita'lii. The third quarterly conference of ', 1. church of this city will be held next Sat unlay evening and Sunday liYv. ('. II. r.,'11 the I. K. will be here to dispatch t he business of the conference. A lull attendance is desired especially 111 a'fiir'als, as there is to be a delegate eh-cte'i lösend to the annual eonI'e. ence.

w ho can oo so should avail himself of this midweek hallowed hour of prayer and i raise. Cottage prayer meeting with llagh (lallagher, West Jefferson street, Friday veiling. Next Saturday and Sunday will occur the third quarterly meeting of the M. K. church of this city for this conference year. l'ev. II. X. Ogden, the presiding elder, will preach Saturday at 7:o' p. m. and at 10:)5U Sunday morning. The quarterly conference will be held Saturday evening at 8:150 o'clock, the sacramental service at the close of the morning service. The services at the Methodist church Sunday were all held down stairs. The Sunday-school was large and interest ing, llie J-.p worth league service was admirably led by Mrs. Howard Kelley. dditional lights had been convenient y placed, the tloor carpeted and other changes made, so transforming the room as to create an agreeable surprise, expressed by many who attended. A arge number of strangers were in the evening audience. Announcements were made of a geographical Kpworth eague social, to be held Friday even ng at the home of Mr. and Mrs. How ard Kelley, on Walnut street. The oflicial board of the M. E. church a its meeting luesuay evening gave orders for the preparation of the lecture room for all services. The tloor has been carpeted, seats from the auditor ium brought down, and other changes made, rendering it cozy and comfort able. Its seating capacity is enlargei by changing the location of the stoves and removing the folding doors on the west side, so that ample room is made for a congregation of 3Ö0 persons. The gallery can be used for one or two classes in reciting the Sunday-schoo lesson. The audience room is closed for repair. A steel ceiling has been ordered. Other repairs are contem plated, a statement of which will be made next Sunday, Attendants at the church have noted for months the un sightly appearance of the ceiling and a portion of it recently fallin g off during services has lorcibly impressed t trustees of the danger in continuing the use of tho room until repaired. It is expected that the work of repairs will be pushed rapidly forward and the auditorium will be re-opened. St. Thomas Cnuncir. At the annual meeting of the Ladies' Parish guild the following ollicers were elected: Mrs. Ella 1$. Simons, president; Mrs. Jane X. Cleveland, vicepresident; Mrs. Ida E. Smith, secretary; Mrs. Mary Augusta Lamson, treasurer; Mrs. Frances E. Jilson and Mrs. Harriet L. Marks, direct ors. There are 200 in the treasury. The convocation of the Northern Deanery, at Lima, April 14 and 17, was of extraordinary interest. liishop White, of Indianapolis, and Uishop Vincent, of Cincinnati, were present and ten clergymen of the deanery. The corner stones of lilack Hall, and James 11 Howe hall were laid Friday afternoon with appropriate ceremony. The weather was delightful, the band in good tone, the cadets in full dress, and a large assembly interested. Howe military school is very nourishing. Edward Jt. Danforth "striked the cymballs" in the band and Theodore Sherman was in form with the Industrial school pupils. The rector had a chance interview with Mrs. Knickerbocker on the train at Ft. Wayne. She has been in Indianapolis during the winter and is to go to California in May. Tatok )t Nap. They tell a good joke on Jim O'Urien and how it has been kept quiet so long is indeed a mystery. Some time ago he was in the Pheonix cigar store enjoy ing the evening, and succumbed to the degire to take ft nQp There are several conllicting stories regarding the location of his humble cot, but be that as it may, when Charlie came to close up that night he did not discover Jim, who was locked in the store. His peaceful slumbers were not disturbed until 4 o'clock the next morning, and the terror that took possession of him for fear of the night watches would discover him and fill his body with lead, was truly terrible. When day light appeared he succeeded in making his escape through a side door.

Ta.leratrd Et lit. Editors of "The Independent:'

We take fresh courage and new zeal every tune we read your crusaue against the evils of the cigarette. Vou are doing more to educate peoj )le in that line of our work, than you now perhaps. Mrs. Fannie Cleveland s our able superintendent on narcotics, and she is alert on the cigarette question. We are anxiously awaiting the he next convening of our state senate and legislature, and will be ready with etitions against any law favoring the use or sale of this narcotic, which is ruining so many of our boys. A Washington paper is responsible for the following bit of congressional history. "When a new carpet is to be bought for the house or senate, it must be of American manufacture. An artist submits special designs for approval which the contract requires shall never be duplicated. A velvet carpet is selected and if the artist is wise enough to have a good many ligures that present the general ettect of tobacco spit, it preserves the appearance after congress has been in session a month or two." In thenameof American womanhood we pretest against the large approtiations congress makes each year, that is taxed from the people for such shameful waste and extravagance, liut thfere is a moral question that far overbalances that of economy. How are we to teach the coming generations the evil of the tobacco habit when the halls of congress where our young men ought to receive inspiration for good ness and greatness, are vile with to bacco fumes.whena few steps away that auguat body of statesmen can be ac commodated with any intoxicant fancy may dictate. All this and other evils under the dome of the capitol of the greatest na tion on earth. It is such evils as these that make woman suffragists of the re tiring woman and mothers who prefer the sanctity and refuge of a quiet home. W. C. T. U. The Y Kay DUioyereai. When Prof, liontgen discovered the X ray by which hitherto unseen substances were brought easily and readily into the sphere of vision, it was considered a marvel among marvels in an age of marvels surpassing the dreams of the wildest imagination ot any preceding age. It looked fair to rest as the copestone on the stupendous and finely wrought structure of ninteenth century genius. But, if reports are true, an Iowa farmer named Johnson has laid the accidental discovery of Prof. Röntgen in the deep, deep shade. He has discovered the Y ray, by which the process long sought by alchemists and alleged visionaries, of converting base metals into fine gold, has been made as simple as A. 15. C. Farmer Johnson simply pours a pound of lead or wire nails or the finely cut fragments of the copper bottom of his wife's discarded wash boiler, into an old collar box and turns on the mysterious Y ray when, presto! the box is filled with gold. It passes our comprehension, but we shall no doubt understand it in a few days when scientific light is thrown upon the subject. We confide this matter gently to the public and trust that all will be well, but tremble violently and appreshensively when we consider the possibilities of the still undiscovered Z ray. Found Ilia Mall Sack. Our readers will remember the incident regarding the mail sack which was stolen at liourbon last winter and no trace of it ever found. Friday afternoon Clifford (Garrison, while harrowing in a field about 100 yards northeast of the mail post on which the sack was suspended that evening, dragged it out of its hiding with a harrow. A slit about a foot long had been cut in the bag, but not even an envelope was found near the place where the mail bag had lain in hiding so long. The M. V.. (ieueritl Conference. will convene at Cleveland, Ohio, AI ay 1st. Low rates have been authorized via the Nickel Plate road for this oc-1 casion. That company operators splendidly equipped trains with all modern appliances for speed, safety, and comfort. For time of trains, or other information address any agent or lt. 1 Horner, general passenger agent, Cleveland, Ohio. Kxcurniuii to Indlannpoli. On account of the meeting of the (J rand chapter of Independent Order of Kastern Star, at Indianapolis, the Vandalia line will sell tickets at one and one-third fare for round trip, (lood going April 21st and 22nd, and returning up to aod including April 21. T. A. Downs, Agt.

SAYS IT IS UNTRUTHFUL.

Mr. llroiik omlet'N llatw YV Made an Errar Im I Im DonaM-oii Mutta-r. The efforts used by the Xews man to strike at The Independent through some innocent party, seems to be his forte. In his issue Friday he utilized two victim: His agent at liourbon and Mr. Pearson, of Donaldson. The only apology needed in the latter case was given to Mr. Pearson day before yesterday, and if this great exponent of tki'tii and jrsTicK was given the information as it appeared in his sheet yesterday, there is something radically wrong, tor we informed Mr. Pearson Thursday why the report he sent in was not published, lhe letter Mr. Pe-irson wrote was received but missplaced and has not been found yet. The report we got regarding the robbery at Donaldson came from such reliable source that we did not hesitate in giving it as facts. Mr. Pearson sure ly could have notitled us by telephone of thti occurance in the first place and thus save the trouble. liut we wish to call the attention of our readers among the general public to the inconsistancy of Ed S. lirooke in this matter. Here is a window broken at Donaldson, several pairs of shoes stolen, and some other minor articles. The Independent through information, reported it as it came from that place. This earnest, broad-minded straight-forward newspaper man takes the opportunity of dealing a quiet blow as to the accuracy of the item in The Independent, and intimates it takes only reports. How is it about his local works. How far back do we have to go to bring refreshingly to his, and the pub' lies minds the cruel, unmanly, and cow ardly report regarding the Sweet af fair, wherein he quoted an article from the Democrat that accused the old man of murder, when at the same time he knew by tho article in The Indepen dent that such report was false. That we had sent a reporter to the home of the unfortunate widow, who with tears in her eyes pronounced the whole story a lie from beginning to end. Why did not this intellectual nonenity at that time show a disposition to deal honestly with his fellowmen, instead of helping to spread the infamous lie to the four winds of heaven. Xor was that all. In his elTorts to utilize his vidicatative nature to its fullest capacity, he, in as far as lay in his power, defamed the name of the dead man, by referring to his treatment of his children. While Mr. lirooke was so anxious to do tho square thing he should have asked Mr. Pearson regarding the Sweet business, through whom he could have learned that The Independent gave the facts as stated by a man of truth and veracity. - Social I:ne. There was a social dance at the resi dence of Frank Stevens last Saturday evening, and an excellent time was en joyed by all those who participated in the enjoyable affair. The following is a correct list of those present: Chan Ck1' Harry (.'oliiiaiiaiul Louis lloyer .lohn Anders Hilbert Yanvactor Otto Wilson Will KeynoUls Lou MeLaiidis Elmer Samuels Amanda Ithiuehart Cora Stevens Maud 1'ir.lc Stella Darker Delia Harker (Jertie Stevens Orie Stevens Daisy DickeyLester Downs. A Pleasant Time. Last Saturday afternoon a number of our young people gathered at the home of Harriet Jacoby, and had an excellent time. Those who were present and enjoyed the occassion were: May Disher Harry Hoham Venera McOorey Lloyd Morris Edith Kendall Ford Reynolds I,otta Siiselaml Horace Corbin Flora Ktxjntz William Wood They had a very enjoyable time. The Fish Law. We have been requested to give the fish law, and below give it for the benefit of our readers. "Whoever shall take any lish with a gig or spear during the months of March, April, May, June, January, February, November or iiecemuer oi any year; or whoever shall in any month of any year take any fish from any lake which has been stocked with fish by the United States (Jovernment at any time during the first three succeeding years after it has been stocked by the United States (Joverment, with a gig or spear or whoever shall at any time of any year take from the lakes rivers or small streams of this state by means of exploding dynamite or any other explosive material in the lakes, rivers or small strems of this state any fish, or shall take any fish with a net, seine, gun or trap of any kind, or set-net, wire or pot in any of the lakes, ponds, rivers or small streams of this state, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefore shall be lined not more than j?25 and not less than 3 for each fish so taken."

HELPING HAND. Aspiring Young Lawyer I ana prom ised a cool thousand, Mis Green way. if I secure a verdict for my client in a caso now pending. What will you say when I am able to t-ell you that my case Is won? Miss Greenway (with, diffidence)I might suggvst the possibility of mak ing our own case one. To Date. MORTUARY RECORD. Two More Old Settlers Numbereal Willi the Dead. Mead Thompson, familiarly known among his mends as " uncle Mead. died Sunday night at hislhonie in this city at I o'clock. His health has been failing for the last six months, but the naralvtic stroke which he suffered a week ago Saturday night, together with - - - - a complication of diseases, hastened the end. Uncle Mead was born in Christlansburg, Va., the ICth day of April 1SD. With his brother Flenn he went to Ohio in 1S.W and settled near Spring neid, living mere until he was 2 years old. While there he married Mary Fuller, from which union he became the father of seven children. From Ohio he moved to Montgomery county, 111., and after residing there a year he moved to Wolf Creek, this county, in 1813, where he carried on the occupa tion oi a farmer nrlil 1SS0 when he moved to Plvmouth. making it. his residence since that time. He leaves four children, all nf xchnm wp at hi Lpri. side at the time of his death. The children who survive him are: 3!m eline Fickerel. Martha Hoham. Wm Thompson, and Irvin Thompson. Sunday morning at 3 o clock at his home, seven miles northwest of Plymouth, Abraham Miller at the age of 83 years. T months and 11 days, breathed his last. Mr. Miller, who was well known in Plymouth, was born near Dayton, Ohio, in 1811. Moved to Klkhart, Ind., in 10 and to Marshall c.'unty in lJSls where he has since resid - ed with the exception of one year which he spent in Iowa, lie was the father of thirteen children but only three of them survive him. They are Mrs. liester Wolfgang, Noah Jliller and Samuel Miller. The cause of Mr. Miller's death was a cancer from which he has suffered the last eighteen years. The longevity of the Miller family is remarkable, lie had fourteen brothers and sisters, ten w of whom are still living. They are: John Miller, 83; Dave Miller, 8S; Sani uel Miller, of this city, 81; Stephen Miller, ; boiomon Miner, ,o; rsoah MJller, U5; Airs. Samuel Cripe, 73; Mrs. Henry Cripe, 70; Mrs. Daniel Hess, 70. The funeral of the deceased will be held at the Wissville church tomorrow at 2 o'clock. A St my tug Pilgrim. A weary and worn "Willie," travelstained, and a hunted three-for-a quarter expression on his classic features, reclined a short time this morning on me piaiiorm south oi Jveicnam tv-n Wilson's hardware store, lie had a burden to carry in the shape of a gar- 3 ment, once a coat, a tomato can and. other "foreign" tin utensils were carried. I in his white shapely hand. IT... I .IL I 1 1 .. 'II. ins uieaiu was laueueu viiu a per-a fume of 40-rod. and Iiis artisticlv ron-1 structed lower limbs trembled under the heavy load of the anti-Nicholsou beverage. - ' f 1 1 was truly a pathetic sight to see him endeavor to eat a piece of Fox cracker interspersed with a layer of Uoston. baked beans. He bathed his dry lunch, with tears of discontent, and cursed. the luck that did not permit him to eat t three square meals a day. But when he took the News reporter for his long lost ."brother, the nervous strain was too much for us, and we turned from the pathetic scene to hiilc j a tear and take a chew of "star." "Willie'' then wandered "across the bridge,'" and his form soon vanished in a cloud of Michigan street dust. j

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A DASTARD'S CRIME.

THE TOWN OF ARGOS ALL TORN UP. Leroy Bracus, a Young Man Over Twenty Years of Age, Ravishes Mrs. Elizabeth Kershaw, Over 70 Years of Age---A Tale Without a Parallel in This County. It is a pity that there is born into the world, those who in their whole lives gives conclusive evidence that the devil has a mortgage on their soul and bodies. But such has been the case ever since civilization has been recognized as a factor in elevating human kind. Our sister city Argos is now in the throes of one of the most revolting, damning transactions that has ever disgraced Marshall county. Mrs. Elizabeth Kershaw, an aged lady of 70 years, has for a number of years lived in Argos, and since the marriage of her children has with the exception of a day or two on different occasions lived alone. Last Sunday morning about 2 o'clock she heard a noise at one of the windows, and got out of bed to learn what was there. Upon discovering no cause for the disturbance she once more retired. The wretch, who afterward was recognized by her as Leroy Bracus, a strapping young man of 21 years of age weighing some 200 pounds, then went to the wood shed, and breaking the fastening off the door commenced an assault upon the door leading into the house. By this time the thoroughly terrified woman waited with bated breath his further move. After gaining access into the house after forcing the first door, he proceeded to break down two other doors that were between him and his intended victim. When he succeeded in reaching the old lady he had stick of wood in his hand, and threatened to kill her if she made any noise. As the light in the sitting room was burning and fearing she would recognize him he put his hand over her eyes, while with the other he grasped her wrist, dragging her across the floor and blowing the light out. He demanded money, at least ten dollars. The poor woman only had 35 cents and gave him the pocket book. He then dragged her to the bed, and despite her pleadings ravished her. Then again he compelled her to accompany him while he searched drawers and every possible place of finding money. Failing to find any money, he once more accomplished his hellish purpose. The poor woman by this time had become so terrorized that she promised the brute that if he would let her go she would secure the money for him. This he agreed to do and went out of the house with her. She staggared across the street to a neighbors residence, and in her feeble condition managed to arouse the inmates. Bracus, it seems did not have the nerve to await results and escaped. When the alarm was given it was but a short time until he was apprehended. To further prove the guilt of Bracus, a silver ten cent piece was found on his person that had been presented to Mrs. Kershaw by her nephew, Bert Bowell, of this city and which was in the pocket book at the time he gained possession of it. The record established by Leroy Bracus, would fill quite a large book. He has been noted for his devilish disposition. He has served a term in the reform school, and all his actions seem to designate the brute. He was hustled out of Argos and brought to Plymouth Sunday, and it is considered fortunate for his carcass that the move was made, as soon as it was, or the indignant citizens of that community would have in their righteous indignation put him where he would have other business to perform. Mrs. Kershaw is reported as prostrate by the cruel treatment, and being so old it may prove fatal. Subscribe for The Independent. FARMERS' BOILERS. GALVANIZED STEEL TANKS

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