Weekly Republican, Volume 58, Number 1, Plymouth, Marshall County, 4 January 1912 — Page 8

FORTY YEARS AGO.

BIRTHS

Death of Valparaiso Man Recalls a Bit of Local History.

Clem J. Kern, former representative in the Indiana legislature, and nephew of United States Senator John W. Kern, died in Valparaiso, Ind. He was aed 61, and is survived by a widow. He conducted stores at different places in Indiana, but retired eight years ago. He was elected to the legislature from Porter county in 1889, the first democrat to get the office in thirty-three years. He served two years. The above item clipped from a Chicago paper of last Wednesday, calls to the minds of Plymouth people who were here forty years ago, an incident that will be news to most of our present citizens. At that time a wooden building stood where the Marshall County Trust and Savings Bank now stands. It was occupied by Clem J. Kern with a stock of woods that was being disposed of at auction. There was a store where the Bee Hive store is now, and a man who was connected with that store was an eye witness of the circumstance, and tells how it occurred. A man named Noah Lower had a dray, which in those days stood in front of where Mr. Leonard's store is now. There was a saloon a few doers west of the Kern store on Laporte street. A man had a bucket of water, and a hand pump with which he was washing windows, and left it on the street. Mr. Lower left his dray and went to the saloon, and Mr. Kern being in a playful mood, took the bucket of water and pump, and through an opening in the saloon squirted water, which presumably hit Mr. Lower. At any rate there was a fight soon started, and in the course of the mix-up Mr. Kern shot Mr. Lower, who was taken over to in front of where Mr. Firestone now has his shop, where he soon died. It is not ours to say who was to blame. Of that we know nothing. The corner's jury exhonorated Mr. Kern of any blame, and he was not charged with the crime, but let go. The gentleman who was an eye witness of the occurrence has since sold much goods to Mr. Kern, and found him a good man to deal with.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Landis, of

Flora, Indiana, a baby girl, on Dec. 25, 1911, Christmas day. Mrs. Landis will be remembered as Miss Kittie DeMoss, who was a graduate of our High school in the class of 1900. Mr. Landis is a teacher in the Flora schools.

COUNTY TREASURER'S REPORT,

Liabilities and Resources of the Local Government on Dec. 30, 1911.

Plymouth, Ind., Dec. 30, 1911. The following is a statement of the accounts in the County Treasurer's office of Marshall county, Indiana, at the close of business December 30, 1911:

Liabilities. Zechiel ditch account $ 643.77 Cunningham litch account. 24.85 Osborn road fund 11.40 Kuhn road fund 39.70 Docket fees 38.00 School appraisers 2.14 Fines and forfeitures 542.00 Show license 25.00 Redemption 125.03

Liquor license 400.00 Permanent endowment

sch. principal .51 Permanent endowment sch. interest 2.36 Congressional school fund principal 203.74 Congressional school fund interest 577.04

Common school fund principal 1,508.33 Common school fund interest 216.00

County fund 27,880.81

Current 1911 taxes 502.49 Delinquent taxes collected from 1911 book 2,692.38

LIKES MISSOURI.

E. M. Geller Writes From the Southwest That They Have All We Have and More.

John B; Giller has received the following letter from his brother, E. M. Geller, written from Hermitage, Mo.: I left Plymouth on the 14th and landed in Carthage, Mo., on the 15th. I was met by J. W. Weaver, a former Marshall county boy. He now lives here and owns a farm on which he has a mine, from which he is receiving a royalty of about $18 a day. He took me to Joplin, Glena in the mining belt. It was a sight for me to see. After I had spent three days with Mr. Weaver. I went on to Arkansas City, Kans., where I visited with my sister three days and then came to Hermitage, where I have some mining lands. I don't know just when I will get home, but to say that I like this country would be a small way to express my mind. They have everything we have and lots that we don't have. The winter is about three months shorter than there. The weather is fine here now, but the roads are bad. I think they have had more rain here than Indiana. I had all the quail I could eat for three different days and a fine turkey on Xmas. With a Happy New Year, E. M. Geller.

Mrs. Alfred Alitis, sister of Miss Ada Haag, with her son, Gilbert spent New Years with relatives in Plymouth. They returned to their home in Chicago, accompanied by Erwin Haag, who will visit there a few days.

PLYMOUTH MARKETS Tuesday, Jan. 2. Butter .58 Eggs .30 Lard .10

Potatoes .75

Beans $2.25 to $2.50 Grains Wheat .88 Oats .42 Rye .80 Corn .73 Clover seed per bu. $8.00 to $10.50 Hay Timothy $15.00 Clover $15.00 Poultry Hens .10

Springs .10 Ducks .10 Old Roosters .05 Turkeys .12 to .15

Geese .08

If You Are A Trifle Sensitive About the size of your shoe. it's some satisfact-

tion to know that many people can wear shoes

a size smaller by shakinf Allen's Foot-Ease into

them. Just the tging for Patent Leather Shoe. and for breaking in New Shoes. Sold Everywhere. 25c. Sample FREE. Address. Allen S Olmsted Le Roy. N. Y.

Total cash and cash items.. $35,435.55 Special attention is called to the

item of county fund, $27,880.81. This

is the largest amount that has ever been in this fund at the close of any year, and the retiring treasurer feels that this makes a good showing as he leaves the office.

W. M. S .S. Officers. The following officers were elected

by the Wesleyan Methodist Sunday

School: Supt.--Jesse Shatford; Assist. Supt.--Isaac Spitler; Sec.--Salena Shatford; Organist--Alpha Vancamp; Assist. Organist--Flossie Shepherd Chorister--Mrs. Craige; Assist. Chorister--Isaac Spitler; Treas.--Stella Shatford; Librarians--Walter Carpenter and

Leonard Mow.

Class No. 1. Teacher,Mrs. Heckart Class No. 2, Teacher, John Yan-

Kirk;

Class No. 3, Teacher, Stella Shatford; Class No. 4, Teacher, Mrs. I. Spitler; , Class No. 5, Teacher, L Shatford.

Circuit Court News. Thursday was a quiet day in court. Michael Ryan and Frank Ray were appointed to succeed themselves as jury commissioners for the next year. The case of the petition of Peter Sarber, to remove Percy J. Troyer the cause was postponed till the first Friday in the next term. being Feb. 16. On account of the sickness of Attorney H. A. Logan the case of J. M. Green vs. Gust Peterson, was continued till Feb. 14. Plaintiff's Attorney in the case of Tryphena Kirkpatrick et al vs. Katie Herriman, filed argument for new trial. The case of Carrie L. Barber vs. Bruce S. Barber for divorce is set for next Saturday. In the cases of Frank. L. Thomas vs. C. E. Watkins, et al. Chas. N. Manuwal et al vs. John Baker et al and William May vs. Jane P. Russell et al, titles were quieted in favor the plaintiffs. In the Riley B. Dawson vs. Thomas F. Crull case to reform deed, the order of the court takes four pages of the record journal to make the order for correction of the deed. The case of William A. Weissert vs. Minnie Bell Kessler to quiet title, the case is set for Feb. 19. The Indiana Phonograph Co. was given judgment against Thomas E. Houghton for $350.00.

Total balance of all accts $35,435.55

Resources.

Total of all money in dedepository banks $35,340.45 Cash on hand 75.74 Road receipts 19.36

New Cases Filed. Samuel G. Strole vs. William outh this evening.

Mrs. Houck of Portland, Oregon, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. James E. Hanes, since the dedication of the new Catholic church, started on the return trip to her home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Houck's maiden name was Sweeney, and she taught school in Center

township when a girl.

Constipation is the cause of many

ailments and disorders that make

life miserable. Take Chamberlain's

Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep

your bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by All Dealers.

BIG

JANUARY

CLEARANCE SALE

Starts Friday, January 5, 1912

All

When this store makes an advertising claim it is a well known fact that it will be so found at the store. This reputation for veracity we consider a great asset of our business and you may rest assured it is and will continue so to be. Compare these sales specials with any and all in the city for your own satisfaction and also to please us.

Wonderful Slaughter of

Prices on Coats

$1.98

Ladies Coats, 50 inches long, in fancy mixtures, worth 7.50, at

$1.98

Lot of Misses' Coats in colors and fancy mix$4.855 tures beautifully made and very service- $4.85 able, worth up to 25.00, at $6.85 Handsome 52 in. Coats, all colors and sizes, some elaborately trimmed, some plain, ele- $6.85 gant cloth, sold for 12.50, at Beautiful chiffon broadcloth Coats, half $13.85 fitted 20.00 was the price, your choice $13.85 in this sale We offer an elegant and stylish garment $16.85 made of finest cloth, in all the new snap- $16.85 py cuts. This coat is sold by all mer- $16.85 chants at 25.00

Suits One-Half Off

All $12.50 Suits we place on sale at $6.25 All 16.50 Suits we place on sale at $8.25 All 20.00 Suits we place on sale at 10.00 All $22.50 Suits at $11.25 All 25.00 Suits at 12.50 All 27.50 Suits at 13.75

Skirts

$8.50 $5.65 $4.85 $3 15

Fashionable $12.50 Skirt at Pretty Skirts in blue, brown and black sold up to $10.00, clioice A number of stylish skirts, worth $6.00, at Beautiful Panama Skirts at

$8.50 $5.65 $4.85 $3.15

ALL FURS TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT O F F

25 per cent off on Wool Gloves and Mittens, also Gauntlets

Specials in Underwear Good Heavy Vests and Pants at 19c Ladles' 50c Vests and Pants at 39c Ladles 50c Union Suits at A 39c Ladies' 1.00 Union Suits at 79c Ladies' 1.50 Union Suits at 1.19 Ladles' 1.75 Union Suits at 1.39 Ladies' 2.00 Union Suits at 1.49 Misses' Union Suits, worth 50 and 60c, at 45c Twenty five per cent off on all Children's Vests and Pants Boys' Shirts and Drawers at 19c

Men's Shirts and Drawers. 50c value 35c

Twenty-five per cent off on Belts and Purses, sample line included Twenty-five per cent off on Sample Combs, Collars and Ties.

Warm Bed Coverings Low Priced 10-4 Grey and Tan Blankets 45c 11-4 Grey and Tan Blankets, worth 79c 12- 4 Blankets, regular 1.50 value 1.09 11-4 Wool Blankets, worth 5.00, at 3.75 $6.00 Wool Blankets at 4.19 Ladies' 1.00 value Outing Night Gowns 79c Ladies' Outing Flannel Skirts at 19c Ladies' Outing Flannel Skirts at 39c Ladies' Knit Skirts at 39c Ladies' Wool Skirts, worth 1.00 79c Men's Heavy Wool Hose 19c Misses' 15c Hose on sale at 11c Misses' 25c Hose on sale at 19c Ladies' 25c Hose on sale at 19c Ladies' 50c Hose on sale at 39c

Great Reduction on

All

Large Rugs

To make room for Spring Stock

Winter Merchandise Sacrificed

Plymouth

BEE

HIVE

Indiana

CHOOSE NO ATTORNEY.

Commissioners Will Go It Alone This Year, Having Little Legal Advice.

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday morning, it being the first Monday of the month, and the legal day for their meeting. Mr. George Morlock took his seat, and was made secretary of the Board, while Mr. Severns was made president. The newly constituted board chose Dr. A. C. Holtzendorff as physician for the sick at the County Infirmary. There were three applications for the position of Court House Janitor,

and decision of this matter was laid over till Tuesday. The question of County Attorney was taken up, and on ballot being taken E. C. Martindale received one vote, and two were blank. This would indicate that the new board will either try to steer the ship of state without the services of an attorney, or it may indicate that they will consult different attorneys, as they may feel the ne d of such service. Some people think that even with an attorney regularly in attendance errors have been made that were costly, and it may be the new board will try to avoid a repetition of this in the future. Nothing of importance has been done by the County Commissioners so far. Allowing of bills, and other routine work occupying the time. John Vogel has been ordered to

remain on duty as Court House janitor for the present. Nothing more has been done re-

garding the County Attorney.

The Misses Laura Shindle of New Carlisle and Ada' Snyder of South Bend were the guests of Miss Cora Hallock over New Years. Attorney Rudolph Shakes and his sister Miss Olga, were in Bourbon Sunday, the guests of their uncle, C. W. Shakes and family. Miss Shakes returned to her work in Chicago Monday evening, where she teaches in the high schooL Mrs. J. R. Losey left Sunday by way of South Bend, for Westield, Penn., to visit her aunt. Mrs. Losey will spend several weeks in the east, and will visit her old home where she has two brothers living, before returning to Plymoutn.

NEW STATE COIILHTTEEMEN AND THEIR PREFERENCES The factional affiliation of the thirteen chairmen is generally understood to be as follows: First District--Benjamin Boose, Evansville; anti-Taggart. Second District--Fabius Gwin, Shoals; Taggart. Third--Mark Storen, Scottsburg; Taggart. Fourth District--Francis M. Griffith, Vevay; not committed, but prob ably for Taggart Fifth District--James M. Randel, Greencastle; Taggart. Sixth District--Charles B. Beek, Richmond; Taggart. Seventh District--Bernard Korbly, Indianapolis; Taggart. Eigtth District--W. A. Kunkel, Bluffton; Hoffman.

E. Longley,

Ninth District--W. E. Longley, Noblesville; Taggart.

Tenth District--Charles Murphy, Brookston; Taggart. Eleventh District--E. E. Cox, Hart ford City; Hoffman. Twelfth District--E. G. Hoffman, Fort Wayne, anti-Taggart. Thirteenth District--P. J. Kruyer, South Bend; Taggart.

Miss Grace Owen, principal of the department of elocution at the Illinois Normal School, Bloomington, Illinois, visited her uncle, J. W. Siders in this city Tuesday. When buying cough medicine for children bear in mind that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is most effectual for colds, croup and whooping cough and that it contain no harmful drug. For sale by All Dealers.