Weekly Republican, Volume 57, Number 47, Plymouth, Marshall County, 23 November 1911 — Page 3

DOES PLYMOUTH BSD PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS?

CIVIC CLUB MEETS AND DIS CUSSES THE QUESTION AT HOME OF MR. AND MRS. HERBERT HESS. . ÜBII IS NEEDED Rights of Others is Assured if Proper Instructor and Director Has Charge of Public Playgrounds. The Civic (Tub held its regular serui-nionthly meeting Monday evenins: at the home cf Mr. anl Mrs. Herbert lies. The rather disagreeable weather kept' some away, but the rooms 'were fairly well filled with the members. 'The meeting was called to order by the President, S. K. Boys, and the report of the committee on secur in a suitable room for the various clubs had appointed similar comand prosrress reported, in that other clubs had apointed similar committees, and that these "various ones would come together soon and canvass the question, when full report will be -made. Mention was then made regarding the "good fellow' plan that was started a year ago, with the view of ascertaining the names of children of the city who would not receive presents at Christmas time, and having certain individuals to undertake the task of seeing that a iven child is made happy with suitable gifts on that day. It was thought the churches would co-operate in this work, and the question was laid over for future considera tion. The subject of the evening was then presented 'Need of betier public playgrounds for Plymouth. A 'Gymnasium for our Public Schools.' Dr. Ed.' Danforth was the leader in presenting this subjeet, and read a paper in which he contrasted the eon ditions in a large city like New York or Chicago, where the children had no grounds lnt the streets, the lawns or spaces of any kind were left in which children could play thev games, with the more favorable conditions in Plymouth. Here nearly every home has spacious lawns and sufficient fcpaee in each neighborhood for the children, and there is not the need for a public playground that exists in large cities. The question of a Gymnasium was taken up, and its advantages shown, but the question as to whether one was needed . or obtainable in Plvmouth. was altogether another question. "With the placing of proper facilities for givjng needed ex ercise, such as bars, cheest machines, dumb bells, Indian clubs and like ap paratus, it was thought that Plymouth would have to be content at the present time. After the paper was finished ,the discussion was led by Mrs. Suit, and afterwards taken up by other members as they were alled by the President. The playgrounds, of other cities were des cribed by those who had seen them and made a study of the conditions, and it was shown that proper supervision by a competent director, was the important feature. Playgrounds are to be simply spots where boys and girU can play as they may wish, where the strong can impose on the weak, and the bully rule, but where a director can see that the proper eiereise is given each, that the girl and boys are each .civen opportunity The question of team work in schools where the aim sought is the bringing out of certain ones who become ex pert, so that they - can win from otter schools, was brought up. and while it was said that there was needed this spur of desire to win, yet this did not give the needed exercise and recreation to the whole, and the end sought was not so much the building up of a winning toam, as' the benefit to the individual boy and girl, that comes from suitable and properly directed exercise in play. The question of giving over sidewalks and streets to the children for use as playgrounds was discuss ed, One lady said she had been made sad when the signs were put up prohibiting children using, the cement walks at the court house for roller skating purposes. She sawno harm -in this use, and never saw the children doing any but the proper things there, and did not free why ,tbay shcTild bo driven &vzy frcm

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while children were making such use of this particular place thej were interfering with the rights of others. The walks were made for the purpose of affording those who had occasion to go to the court house proper facilities for doing so. The end sought in th ir construction was not a place for children to ! play, but a proper means for busi ness people to get to the court house. When the, children usurped this space, and held it so as to interfere with the rights of those who would use it for legitimate purposes there was a restriction to smch use, and thev were compelled to tay away. "With a proper director, to see that each had his equal chance for exercise and development, where the rights of others would not be inlcrferred with, but recognized and given, the best results would be gained. This is not obtainable when the public streets are the only playgrounds furnished. It is impossible to even properly police such a district as is embraced in the streets of even a city the size of Plymouth, and left free excesses are indulged in, and the rights of others, and even the rights of companions, are often not recognized, and trouble arises that is often of a serious nature. With the well directed and supervised playground this evil side is eliminated, and boys and girls both are given a chance to develop the best that is in them in the way ot sports -the same as in the school room where high praties are sought by individuals in the various classes The play instructor is recognized in all places as just as nee .sary as the instructor in mathematics or English and whv shall Plvmouth be behind other cities in thi line.- The Doms tic Science teacher i a recognized factor now in the education of the youth, and the Commercial Course is a desirable addition to the old line of studv. Whv not now the well directed and protected public playground, with a competent Instructor connected with the public school system of our citv? POSTMASTER INDICTED. Federal Grand Jury Says Valparaiso Man Is Short $1100 In Accounts. Arthur A. Finney, postmaster at Valparaiso and prominent in that citv. has been indicted bv the federal grand jury on the charge of embezzlement of postofiiee money. The shortage in the Valparaiso office, it is charged, is about $1,100. The indictment is the result of an investigation of the Valparaiso office by postotlice inspectors. Finney lias been postmaster about a year. A bond for $1.000 for Finney's appeareance has been filed here by Deputy United States Marshal Thomas Martin, who served the grand jury warrant on Finnev. ' o. E. Parker, 2021 No. 10th St.. Fort Smith, Ark., says that he had taken many kinds of kidney medicine, but did not get better until he took Foley's Kidney Pills. No matter how long you have had kidney trouble, you will find quick and permanent benefit by the use of Foley Kidney Pills. Start taking them now. Fred Wenzler. Entertains the P. P. P. C. Mr and Mrs Otto Ilreece entertained the Paw Paw Pleasure Club at their home on" South Plumb street. AW members being present an enjoyable evening was spent in playing pedro. In the contest - foi prizes Mrs Ted Dover and Mrs Harley Bryant were tie for first honors, and Mrs Bryant won on the cut of the cards. Mr Ted Dover and 'Mr Harley Pryant was tie for gents' first prize and Mr Ilryant won on the cat of the cards. Refreshments were served bv the host and hostess. Coughing at Night means loss of sleep which is bad for everyone. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stops the cough at once, relieves the tickling and dryness iu the throat ad heals the inflamed membranes. Prevents a cold developing into bronchitis or pneumoia. Keep always. in the house. Refuse substitutes. Fred Wenzler. Electric Fireless Cooker. A new automatically operated electric cook stove employs the fireless principle of operation, the heat ing elements of which are inclosed in- thermally insulated compartmerits, and cut ofli automaticallv w ii en u e stoves nave reacnea tue prei i . i . I i . determined temperatures for the coking operations required. The stove is described, with illustration, in the December Popular Mechanics Magaziie. ! . Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets do not sicken or gripe, and may be taken with perfect safety by the most delicate woman or the youngest child. The old and feeble will also find them1 a most suitable remedy for aidiherand strengthenxx their weakened digestion and for ! regulating the bowels. ' For sale by arl dealers. '. Chiiaroo cc" FCH FLETCtlEtTo -CASTORIA

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UNKNOWN "PLYMOUTH" WO MAN DISCOVERED ON R. F. D. SEVEN AFTER MUCH WONDERING. HAS GONE TO CHICAGO Testifies In the Celebrated Vermüya Case Rooming House In Good. Section of South Chicago. Mrs. Alice X. Anderson has at last been found. Ever since the Chicago papers told of her living in Plvmouth. mauv have been wondering who sd.e could be. There was no woman of that name here, nor was there anyone of the Anderson name who had ever lived in Chicago. It has now been discovered that Mrs. Alice X. Anderson lives on Rural Route seven out of Plymouth, northwest of the city, and that is how the Chicago papers came to locate her as in Plymouth. She has gone to Chicago and is now there, having given her testimony, in the case. ' The rooming house where the poisoning cccurred was at 0526 Madi son Avenue, said to be one of the most desirable and respectable sections of the citv. A Burglar's Awful Deed. may not paralyze a home so completely as a mother's long illness. But Dr. King's New Life Pills are a splendid remedy for women. "They gave me wonderful benefit In constipation and female trouble," wrote Mrs. M. C. Dunlap of Leadi'il, Tenn. If ailing, try them. 25c at Frei Wenzler. , IN BIG WILL CASE. Attorneys Hess & Hess Employed For Construction of $20,000 Will At South Bend. Jacob, Isaac and Jo!m Witz, sons of Mrs. Curistena Witz, who died Oct. 26, 1910. have appeared in the circuit court at South Bend and nsked that the will of their mother be construed by the court to give meaning to its terms. .The defendants are Mrs. Christena Harp and others, also heirs under the instrument. The will provided that the executor sell certain real estate when he received a reasonable offer, but that to avoid a forced sale he might hold it three years. The proceeds, after other bequests made were satisfied, were to be divided share and share alike among the other children, ex cept that Jacob, Isaac and John Witz were not to be paid directly, but in trust, the property being re served to their children. Now the court is asked t( determine the kind of title they hold in the estate and if the executor must hold the land three years before sellng. Attorneys IIess.& Hess of this city are the attorneys for the plaintiffs, ' assisted by F. II. Wurzer of South Bend. The amount of the estate Involved is from $18000.00 to $20000.00. There 13 little danger from a cold or from an attack of the grip except when followed by pnenmonla, and this never happens when Chamberlain's Cough remedy is used. This remedy has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of coTds and grip and -can fce relied upon with implicit confidence. For sale bv all dealers. Eighty Years Old. , Mrs. Margaret Miller, residing at the corner of Michigan and William streets was 80 years old Nov. 16, She was born in Ohio, Nov. 16. 1831, but has been a resident of Indiana more than half a century. She resides alone, does her own housework, keeps everything in " apple pie" order and is as lively .as a cricket. Hundreds of friends hope she may enjoy life a score of years yet. For coughing, dryness and tickling irt the throat, hoarseness and all coughs and colds, take Foley 's Honey and Tar Compoun. Contains no opiates. Fred Wenzler. : Read The Weekly Republican. Read Tie "Weekly Republican.

Obituary.

Lola Maude Fetters was born in Union township, Marshall county, Indiana, on July 18, 1883, ard died at her home in Ober, Stark county Thursday, November 1C, at eight o'clock in the evening, aged 28 years She was married to Harry Hisey nine years ago this coming Christmas eve, and to this union were born three children, one boy and two girls. . Besides her husband and children she leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Fetters, of east I Laporte street, and a brother, Denver ' Fetters, who is the baggage man at the Pennsylvania depot. The body was brought to Plymouth on the Vandalia evening train. Friday, and taken to her father's home. The funeral was held in the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon at two

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o'clock, Rev. Frank Fraley officiating. She was buried in Oak Hill cemetery. It is ideed hard ' to se one in the prime of life, with little ones depending on her for training and care, thus taken suddenly, but such cases are common to humanity, and those who are left must take up the burden and go on fighting the battle without the help of the absent one. Mrs. Hisey was only sick a few weeks, being taken with

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