The weekly Republican., January 19, 1911, Image 6

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SAMUEL E. BOYS, Edltor and Prop.
TBE REPUBLICAN
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SAVE THE BANKS
Growing of Trees and Shurbbery
Will Prevet Wearing Away
by Stream
Save the banks of your ravines,
creeks and rivers by encouraging
grass, shnrbs and trees to grow on
them. Where vou find the bank of a
stream perpendicular you will usually
find a tree on its top which protects
it until the suport beneath is washed
away, "when it tumbles to a "watery
grave, lnis reminds ns that our
streams are ever increasing in width,
and manv of us can recall when the
fence stood a rod closer to the center
of the stream.
The same mav be said of the banks
of deep cuts along highways and rail
.loads. If there is a blue grass sod
on top the bank it will be perpen
dicular for six to twelve inches, and
the nude roots form a miniature ledge
which is sufficient to show the value
of blue grass as a soil binder. If it is
not desirable to plant shurbs . and
trees on the roadside banks, sow "the
slopes with blue grass seed, and scat
ter corn stalks on it, which mav be
prevented from washing away by
weighing them down with pieces of
eld rails, brush, etc. When the blut
jrrass is well set the wash will be
stopped. 1
the banks of creeks and rivers
may be best protected by planting
Willows at the base. At the top
White Ash, BlacV Walnut, Oaks and
Hickories may be planted, - choosing
thespecies best adapted to the soil
conditions. If the bank is lew and
flat Sycamore and Elm may be set
back of the Williows. If conditions
will warrant trees of a higher com
mercial valae then Elm and Sycamore
should be planted. The slope of the
banks should be sown with blue grass
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make is the profits, and on some things more than profits
DURING THESE DAYS You Can Come in Here and buy anysSuit
'or Overcoat at a nice Reduction and a big saving to yourself. The
reductions are honestly given and applied to the regular selling prices.
Perhaps youVe experienced and attended sales where you know the prices
and tr. price reductions were not honestly made; goods were far higher
priced than the qualities offered. This is custon among some merchants,
and is done to deceive people whereby they can draw them to their sales
and make believe that they are giving them sensational, or wonderful re"
ductions. We assure you this will never be the case here; contrary, you
can rest your mind easy when you come in here and your dealing, will be a
pleasure, .
AT THIS S ALE we give you an opportunity to buy the
famous Hart Schaffner & Marx make of clothing;
no better clothes made in the world. If you once wear
them you 11 never be satisfied without them.
Here is
Men's finest H. S. and M. Suits and Overcoats, $25 values, reduced to
Men's finest H. S. and M. Suits and Overcoats, $22 values, reduced to
Men's finest H. S. and M. Suits and Overcoats, $20 values, reduced to
xMen's finest, all-wool Suits and Overcoats, $16.00 value, reduced to
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Business Men -Become Enthused With
Idea of Uniting To Boom Interests
of the City Committee On Organ
ization and Officers Appointed.
By the appointment of a commit
tee, on organiation, tcrvnominate of
ficers, and draft a constitution and
by-laws, prelimianry steps were tak
en, at the meeting held in the City
Hall Tuesday night, toward effecting
an organization of the Business Men
of Plymouth.
This committee appointed by Mr.
McCoy consists of the Messrs.' S. N.
Stevens, Geo. Vinall, A. W. O'Keefe
will at once get into correspondence
with other cities, to determine the
met Rod, and nature of their Commer
cial organizations, and if possible
secure copies of governing rules,
possessed by other associations. The
committee will report their work at
a meeting, which will be held at the
city Hall, on Tuesday evening, Janu
ary 31st, at 8:00 o'c81ock, at which
time,' the Business Men's Commercial
Club will be organized.
All Are Eager
"For the good of Plymouth, and
salvation of her business men, we
and if there is too much shade for
blue grass, "they should be planted
with vines and shrubs that will en
dure shade such as American Sarsapa
rilla, briars, Cornels, Bladder Nut,
Wahoo, Wafer Ash, ete.
Neglect to fortify the banks of out
streams means an anual loss.of many
acres of valuable land, whereas if
they were planted with trees, they
would not only be protected, but
would grow valuable timber.
at Lowest
the Year
OPPORTUNITY
both, at a Sacrifice.
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what You Save
$15.00 value, reduced to
$12.00 value, reduced to
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$10.00 value, reduced te
$ 8.50 value, reduced to
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must pull together,' ' was the spirit
which pervaded the meeting Tuesday
night. Every speaker admitted that
there had always been a lack of co
operation among "citizens of Ply
mouth. That the antagonistic 6pirit
is fataKvas as universally conceded,
and another effort will be made to
ward organization for protection, and
the public good: What strong or
ganization of business men can do
for Plymouth, " formed the'theme for
the discussion which was indulged
in during the evening.
' An Outline of Work
Samuel E. Boys of the Republican,
was present at the meeting, and
presented a number of things which
he deemed would be effective, after
the organization had been .formed.
"There should be a number of "com
mittees appointed, to help in this
work of "booming Plymouth" ßaid
Mr. Bo vs. "A committee for adver
tising the town, a committee for
adopting a Slogan for the city, one to
stimulate pubic interest in the unity
proposition, another on the location
of factories, one on transporation,
and a committee on good roads,
should in time constitute the active
working part of the organization.
All of these committees stould be
composed of good live men, who will
not. shirk from the duty of devoting
their time, and energies for the good
of the case. What a strong organiz
ation of business men can accomplish,
is graphically illustrated in the case
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of Mishawaka. In that city a num
ber qf hustling citizens got together
and determined to put Mishawaka
on the map. Whether, they did or
not, we all know. First they built a
fine hotel ,then installedtbat excel
lent system of street lightling at one
time proposed for Plymouth. These
two things, together with their slogan
"All for Mishawaka," and a great
amount of boosting, has livened up
the city of Mishawaka, a hundred
per cent." An example nearer to our
own door, is the case of Rochester.
Here the commercial club, began a
campaign of boosting and -hustling.
A slogan for the town, constituted a
battle cry of the boosters. A commit
tee of ten men went about town,
soliciting subscriptions for the loca
tion of a factory, which would come
to Rochester with a stipulated bonus.
When the committee received a sub
scription, they began shouting. En
thusiasm was worked up in the town,
and in brief while, the amount was
raised. Rochester has a Commercial
Club which is doing things, Ply
mouth can have the same, and with
our natural advantages, in' time none
can surpass us.
Where Plymouth Has Tailed
"Whv Plymouth has failed, when
others around us have succeeded"
was told in a vivid style, by Dr. T.
A. Borton, of the Borton and Aspin.
all Sanitarium. "When I came to
Plymouth fifty-two years ago, the two
vilages of South Bend, and Plymouth
werevabont on a par, so far as 'size,
and industries were concerned,' said
Dr. Borton. "About that time, a
certain family was seeking a location
for a small wagon ..manufacturing
industry. There did not seem to be
anything immense about the pros
pects of the institution, and anyway,
when Plymouth was offered the fac
tory, for a small bonus, which could
have easily been raised, the proposi
tion was refused. South Bend got
the industry, everybody knows what
the Studebakers have done for South
Bend, and how that-institution, by
drawing others has made the present
city, out of a village which once was
on a par with "Plymouth. The condi
tion existing in the above case, has
been prevalent here ever since that
time, and nothing has been accom
plished, because the people will not
pull together." The doctor illustrat
ed the principle by a story of a bride
groom who gave Iiis wife a rope, and
threwjt over the roof, and told her
to pull it to her. She was unable to
do 0, and then the husband came
and helped pnll,.when it came easily.
"The reason why you were unable to
succeed in the first place, was. because
T was pulling the other way,". said
the husband, and you see, if we ever
do that, we can accomplish nothing."
"The capabilities of Plymouth, are
equal to any place," continued the
doctor, "but the feeling of jeaslosy
which has alwavs existed here, has
been disastrous to any growth. To
succes, ourk organization must be
absolutely neutral, and everyone,
not a few must pull together with
might and main, and thenr things
can be accomplished. "
McCoy Presides at Meeting
About fifty business and profes
sional men were present at the meet
ing at th City-Hall Tuesday evening
At 8:15 o'clock, J. D. McCoy,
arop and stated in brief what the-
meeting was called for, and suggested
that a temporary chairman be select
ed. Upon the motion of F. A. Forbes,
and seconded by Prosper Ball, Mr.
McCoy was named to act as tempor
ary chairman. For secertary of the
meeting, K. Frank Brooke was chosen
Immediately after the section of
temporary, officer's, a discussion of
the situation was begun. C. W.
Metsker of the Plymouth Democrat,
inquired "What has become of the
old Business Men's Association,
which used to exist in Plymouth?"
James Deloney replied that he be
lieved that the organization had gone
bankrupt, through over indulgence
in banquets, etc., which was verified
by other business men present.
Chairman McCoy briefly outlined,
what he thought the possiblities of
a strongly organized merchants as
sociation, could accomplish for a city, j
In the city of Marion the commer
cial Club sold stock at $100 "per share.
The money, was used to locate indus
tries. An excellent city block was
erected, which pays $3000 per share,
rentals, and which nets" each stock
holder high percentage on his
investment. Other cities have -other
means of making the oganizations an
actual paying-basis for themselves.
At some places a tract of land is pur- (
chased, divided into city lots, and the
profit turned into the treasury of the
Commercial Club.'
Views of Business Men
Interest in the movement develop
ed at a rapid rate last evening, and
a.Lbeeame enthused with the idea of
organizing a strong Commercial Club.
The ideas of the speakers are given
in brief :
Prosper Ball of the firm of Ball
and Co., "I am in favor of a strong
Business Men's Association, to be
composed of all of the Wsiness
and professional men, and all citizens
wlto have the interest of Plymouth
F. W. BOSWORTH CO.
You will find that the sale we are now conducting
is as represented in every way. Not only in the
Money-saving opportunity but in the good
values we offer you.
A Sweeping Clearance of our 1910 Stock of
"Ready to-Wear Clothes
Made in the most perfect manner, in the best, style of
good materials. It is an event you can't afford to neglect
if you ate going to buy any more good clothes.
FINEST CLOAKS of Best Broadcloths, Kerseys and Serges. BEAUTIFUL GOODS.
Many of them Satin Lined. $25.00. $27.50 and $30.00 Coats now selling at
FULL LINED BLACK- COATS, in the Latest Styles and good cloths, $12.50
and $15.00 Coats, now selling for $7.50
GOOD, SERVICEABLE BLACK COATS, many of them Full Lined, now clearing
for choice, j
$5.00
Some in this lot were $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 grades.
THERE IS A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE ON FURS NOW. '
The reductions are of such a character that you will appreciate the saving you make
at heart, so that all matters of inter
est can be discussed, and a concerted
movement taken,, toward "accomplish
ing things for the city. A Home
Coming week, once each, year, was
strongly advocated by Mr. Ball.
Fred Wenzler "The Commercial
Club must be a business organization,
and I favör the issue of stock, so
that funds may be available in the
treasury, with which to meet oppor
tunities . when they' come. The or
ganized business men get th? busi
ness for their town."
James Deongy "Make every man,
woman and child ä booster, not alone
ihe business men. Concerted ' effort
means the efforts of all of tta city's
peopler In my mind ' s eye, I see the
eventual replacement of the country
bridge which now spands the river on
Michigan street, replaced by a nice
concrete structure, which will add
beauty, and the air of invitation to
the city."
C- W. Metsker "In Plymouth we
have many industries striving for op
portunity. We manufacture brooms,
canned goods, flour, etc. Why not
help these along, by patronizing their
products. By helping our in dustries
we ,help ourselves. One of the first
lessons, I Relieve is to hep Plymouth
industries which we now have, in
stead of bringing in more, and then
leave tliem to strive along as best
they can without our patronage."
A. R. Clizbe "Nothing can be ae
compished without organization. If
Plymouth were offered an institution
which would pay ten thousand dollars
a week in wages, by raising a bonus
of $1500. the money could not be
raised. There is no pulling together
in Plymouth, but there is a very
strong pulling apart. Kill the
knockers, and then do business'
Arthur O'Keefe "We must" get
our organization first, and then get
an object to work for. A definite
purpose is necessary. One thing
which a Commercial Club could
remedy, is the loss of Tynei and
Walkerton patronage, which the new
system of trains on the L. E. & W.,
has brought about. Xo traders can
come from Tyner to Plymouth, be
tween 5:00 A. M. and 5:00 P. M.
The result is that Plvmouth will
lo?e this business. Xo doubt this
was effectd by the Commercial Club
of South Bend, who craftily planned
the move, to get the business. We
need an or organization to counteract
the work of such nefarious competi
tion. I believe that it would be
advisable to have the committee in
vestigate the methods used in other
cities. Xewcastle is a good example
of what co-operation will do. In a
comparatively short time $100,000 wa9
raised to locate an automobile factory
in the city. That industry is making
the town. What has been elsewhere
can be done here. We have advan
tages which many other places do not
possess. How to make the best of
these natural advantages, is the prob
lem before us." v
Dr. T. A. Borton "I think that it
would be advisable to pay the ex
penses of the committee to visit .other
corporations, so that they might get
a working knowledge of the opera
tion of these organizations.
F A. Forbes "The agricultural
phase of the community should be
boomed along with the merchants
and institutions. We have fertile
land, of high 'value. Its productive
ness is of the highest type.
C. Z. Powe "I have not long
been a resident of Plymouth, but 1
have been in business long enough
to learn what becomes of the knocker.
We must all lay our hammers aside,
and boost for Plymouth. Boosting
is the. makhfg of a city, and its in
stitutions. Let's all get together and
do what we can for Plymouth."
On -Redirect Examination Dr. T.
A. Borton 11 A fine thing would be
a toilet room, located in the down
town district, for the use of oui of
town visitors. James Deoney ''Why
would it not be a good idea to fine
Receipts and Expenditures of
the Plymouth Post Office
The total receipts of the Plymouth
Post Office, during the year 1910
amounted to $13,310.12, and the total
expense of operation was $10,414.90.
Without considering the expenses of
the rural free delivery, which amounts
to $7020.00 in salary to the eight
carriers per annum, he . local office
netted $3,916.22. The rural carrier
are not paid from the Plymouth re
ceipts, and are not figured in the re
ports of the office.
The sale of stamps, and postal
cards was the source of largest in
come to the office, the total for the
year being $12,783.45, the figures for
each quarter being as follows: first
quarter 2922.73, second quarter 3071.
19, third quarter 3040.88, fourth
quarter 3748.G5. The other receits are
newspaper postage $243.22, and box
rental 283.45.
The expenses of the office are the
following Postmaster's salary $2300,
Special delivery $79.00, Assistant
post master and clerks $4077.27.
Rent of building $720, City Carriers
$2217.03, and incidental expenses
$10.G0.
By quarters the newspaper postage
ii
Watch!
Lauer's annual public ben-
efit: sale opens
Wednesday, January 25th.
FOR TEN DAYS.
I A Money-Saving
the knockers?" Prosper Ball, "Mr.
Chairman, I move we adjourn, until
two weeks from tonight."
Duroc Jersey Brood Sow Sale.
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1911 at Ro
chester Ind., at Sisson's Fred Barn,
on east 8th street, at 1 P. M. sharp
thirty head of -Gilts and Yearlings,
all Breed.
Terms $15.00 and under cash, over
$15.00 a. credit of 6 months with ap
proved security with 6 per cent inter
est. Two per cent discount for cash.
w2t.
vGeo. W. Olds and John O'Neal.
TO BEAUTIFY LOT
AT TWIN LAKE
REPRESENTATIVE AlfAM WISE
INTRODUCES BILL IN LEGIS -LATTJRE
TUESDAY PROVIDING
FOR USE OF FUNDS
Representatire Adam E. Wise, ot
Marshall county introduced Into the
Indiana Legislature Tuesday, a bill
to re-appropriate $320.80 not used by
the trustees, in the erection of the
Monaminee Monumont at Twin Lakes
in 1909. The trustees desired to use
this amount for the fencing, and
beautifying of the Monument grounds
but owing to a technicality Iii the
wording of thelaw, it could not be so
done. Mr. .Wise-s bill will cure tht
defect and enable the Board of Coun
ty Commissioners - who now havt
charge of the Monument and grounds,
to make the needed improvements.
was as follows 57.24, 59.47, 57.30.
69.21. Box rental 71.25, 76.65.
C9.25, C6.30.
Special Deliverv bv quarters cost:
15.04, 14.24, 17.44," 23.28. Asst. P. M.
and clerks 991.67 1025.00, 1113.60
947.00. (The decrease in this last
item, was occasioned by the death of
Deputy W. II. Conger, leaving the of
fice without a deputy for one month)
City earners 493.93, 531.13, 579.5?
Remittances were made to the depart
ment quarterlv as follows 797.43.
899.9ft, 675.76, 1597.21.
Money Order Separate
The money, order department is
separate from the other receipts of
the oflice, and are continued in special
reports. These reports are- made
weekly, excepting for certain month
when Jhev are submitted everv two
weeks. It is in this department where
the local money is sent to the mail
order houses. The fact that there is
alwavs a remittance to be made from
the local office in this department
shows that more money leaves Ply
mouth by thi route than comes in.
The bulk of the local money order
monev, eoes to Chicago mail order
houses.
Wait!
Opportunity for you
SHERIFFS SALE
Xo 13155
By virtue of a certified copy of
decree and order of sale, issued out
of the office . of the Clerk of the
Marshall Circuit Court, to me direct
ed, on a judgment in favor of
Samantha J. Linkenhelt and against
Stephen C. Dill requiring me to make
the sum of one thousand nine dollars
and ninety cents ($1009.90) with in
terest on said judgment and costs, 1
will offer for sale, according to the
order of said Court, at public auction
on Saturday January 21st, 1911 be
tween the hours of ten o'clock a. m.
and four o'clock p. m. of said day at
the east door of the Courthouse, ii
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana,
as the law directs, the fpllowing de
scribed real estate, to-wit:
The undivided one third in value of
the norjh east quarter of the south
east quarter and the north east quar
ter of the north eastrrjuarter; and al
so the east twelve and twenty-five
hundredths acres cf the south oast
quarter of the south east quarter, ex
cept one fourth acre out of the .south
cast corner thereof, all in section
sixteen; township thirty three north,
range one east situate in Marshall
county, Indiana, to the highest-bid-,
der for cash, withont relief from
valuation or appraisement laws, sub
ject to redemption.
. Daniel C. Voreis
Sheriff of Marshall County, Indiana.
Adam E. Wise Attorney for Plain
tiff. '