The Weekly Republican from Plymouth, Indiana • Page 7

MARRIAGES Fritz-Pields. John N. Fritz, a Kosciusko rnnntv farmer, was married Thursday p. m. to Miss ida A.

Fields of Bourbon. When they. were at the Clerk's office Justice Holloway happened, to and the proposition that theyjbe married there was accepted, and the Justice proceeded to tie the knot.j Metz-Anglin. A. Metz and Miss Golda J.

Anglin, both of Kosciusko county near Leesburgr, were married at the residence of Dr. E. R. Wood on south Michigan street Saturday evening at seven o'clock, Dr. Wood officiating.

The young people are acquaintances of Dr. Wood when he preached in their community, and they thought so much of him that they made the trip here especially tohave him perform the ceremony. Oay-Bitchey. Mr. Perry W.

Gay and Miss Bessie A. Ricbey were married at the residence of Rev. S. A. Mow on Alexander Sunday evening at six o'clock, Rev.

Mr. Mow officiat ing. The groomi is a son of Mr. and Mrs. O.

E. Gay, living northeast of Plymouth and the bride the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ritcheyof the same neighborhood. The young couple belong to two of the most highly respected families of the community and have a largre circle of friends to wish them well in their new happiness.

They will go to house keeping on the Ritchey farm just east of John Ritchey 's home place. Obituary. Floyd Joseph Mead was born in West township, Marshall county," In diana, November 17, 1911, and went to live with Jesus, November 25th, 1911. Aged 2 months and 8 days. He leaves to mourn, his departure, a father, mother and'one little sister, Jlhesldes -a' h9t.r:Df,.

lives and friends. lie endeared himself to the hearts of his parents, ahd little sister, bufc left to await their coming. Jesus said suffer the little chil dren to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. Funeral services were conducted in the-Stuck church, interment in the Oak Hill cemetery, S. A.

Mow. officiating. Flosenzier-Bienz. At the 17. B.

parsonage Nov. 28, 1911 Vernon F. Flosenzier and Miss Graee M. Bienz, both of Marshall county, were united in marriag3, Rev. S.

H. Yager officiating. Mr. Vernon Flosenzier is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Valentin Flosenzier formerly of Plymouth, now well to do farmers in German township and a young man highly esteemed and gives evidence of a noble life. Miss Grave M. Bienz is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emanual Bienz, well to do farmers seven miles northeast of the city and a young lady highly respected and moves in the best of society.

Mr. and Mrs. Flosenzier will visit for a time among friends, then will. begin life on a farm in German township. Thee bright young people bid fair to be leading farmers of Marshall county.

May they have a long and happy life is the wish of their manv friends. There will be a Union Thanks- driving service at 10:30 at the U. church. Rev." W. C.

Logan of the Presbyteiian church will deliver the address. The music is in charge of Ralph Leonard. Obituary Nels John Carlson was born in Visby Ostergotland, Sweden the 13th of October and died last day morning at his home in Donaldson, aged 58 years, one month and ten days. He came to this country about 28 years ago, and was married Aug. 13, 1887.

He has lived on -the farm ever since. He was good Christian and took an active par in the religious" work in his neighborhood and is one of the founders of the Swedish mission church, a member since its organization in 1898. Before the congregation had a house of worship, Carlson's living house was often used as a meeting place, and he was always glad to welcome those who brought the glad tidings of the gospel to the community. Carlson leaves a widow, and at daughter, thjeev hrpthersj and four-sisters, and many other relatives who deeply feel the' loss of husband father and friend. Union Church Thanksgiving.

A special program was rendered by the Sunday school of the Union church weft of Plymouth on Sunday evening. Nov. 26. A very large crowd was present to enjoy the exercises which consisted of special songs, recitations, select-readings, etc. This Sunday school is among the best in the township.

The superini tendent is S. II. Beiler and he is assisted by a splendid corps of officers and teachers. There is one commendable feature in the school, which is the regular attendance in the Young Men's class and their very liberal contributions each Sunday In The average attendance of this school for the vear will likelv exceed 100. BURR OAK.

TVm. Lowther was at Donaldson on "business Thursday. Lewis Overmyer bought two cars of cattle and hogs last week, James Doty of Twin Lake was in Our city on. business last week. The Burr Oak Gun Club had their ftrst-'cohtest Nov.

29th at the base ball park Fjftnklin vermyer haa-purchased a tnew Gas pla.ht for his resindence. Franklin Overmyer VT. Currens were at Plvmouth last Tuesday on business. Oliver, is working a full force at the gravel pit loading cars for Quigley Spiker. Mr.

Ulrich of North Manchester visited his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Shipley, a few days last week. John Kreider has moved into the Maxey property and will work for G. M.

Osborn this winter. Joseph Burns and Claud Cram arrived Monday from North Dakota where they have been working since August. Chris Emigh has had his force at Tolleston and South Gary doing extra work for the Nickel Plate this week. Mrs. Francis Susdorf visited her parents, Philip Sickman and wif.

at Culver last week. G. A. Maxey has taken a twelve day lay-off to arrange business affairs and get ready to take his office at Plymouth Jan. 1st.

Lewis Overmyer has installed a new pair of wagon scales for public weighing on his Main street lot joining the Nickel Plate R. R. Word received from Chac. Hatton who jis in Colorado for his health says that; he is much improved and that Uhe asthma bothers him very little now. The U.

B. Quarterly meeting was held at this place Saturday and Sun day. A. Groves, the presiding elder, was here and gave very interesting talks. The pastor, J.

L. Powers, preached Sunday evening. THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION OF OLDEN HE and to fill the world with his. This was written 128 years ago, but it is doubtful if we have any official in our government today who could write a more complete and well worded document than this old Thanksgiving Day proclamation of John Hancock, first Governor of Massachusetts. THE-ORIGIN OF THANKSGIVING DAY, AND WHAT IT MEANT TO THE EARLY COLONISTS.

Rev. W. G. Logan has returned from Dow, Illinois, where he went; with the body of Mrs. Buckles, who died here ast Fridav evening.

Three clever pickaninnies at the Orpheum tonight in addition to the regular program: Admission oc. GREEN TOWNSHIP. Misses Edna, Tessa, Agnes and Pauline Cooper were guests of their uncle, Loren Johnson and family, nar Leiters, Sunday. On account of the illness of the teacher, W. G.

Thompson, there was no school at Shirlev Fridav and the box social had to be postponed. Miss Jennie Calhoun of Culver was the guest of relatives here a few. days last week. Her cousin. Fay Carpenter accompanied her home to visit over Sunday.

Miss Edna Cooper gave a reception Thursday- evening to the members of the Santa Anna Young People's Branch of the W. C. T. U. finessing contests, games and music amused the guests.

Light refreshments were served. All present report a fine time. The Republican for job printing. 3 THE PLYMOUTH UUMM Will give away at OrpheumTfaeatre on March 1912 A Brand New Buick ainabout Complete with I8p ahd Accessories Tickets of admission now on sale Machine on exhibit at Kuhn's garage SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR THE EVENING'S PERFORMANCE OLD ENGLISH FESTIVAL Proclamation Made By John Han- cock, First Governor of Massachusetts, One Hundred and Twenty-eight Years Ago. i 1 Thanksgiving is largely an American Institution, but one writer, has said that our "American Thanksgiving is but the old English Harvest Festival dressed in New England clothes." Whenbe first harvest of the New England colonists was gathered in 1621, Governor Bradford had a day set aside for rejoicing with prayer and praise, and gradually the custom prevailed of appointing annually a day of thanksgiving after the harvest.

During the Revolution a day of Thanksgiving was recommended by Congress and "Washington directed after the Constitution was adopted that such a day be observed annually. Daring he war of the Rebellion President Lincoln recommended the observance of Thanksgiving day, and in 1863 a proclamation for a national observance of such a day was made. Since then it has been the custom to observe the last Thursday in November as the annual Thanksgiving day. The New. England gov-vernors made proclamation of the day, and in time it became the custom after the day was set by the President, for the several governors of the states to issue similar proclamations.

This vear President Taft made his proclamation from Chicago, where he happened to" be at the time, thus breaking over the rule of always dating such papers from Washington. On th? eighth day of November, 1783, John Hancock, first Governor of Massachusetts, issuetl his proclamation, settinsr aside Thursiay. Dec. 11th, as the day for Thanksgiving. The printing of those days was' different from now, and this old paper is peculiar, the letter being 7 much like the as we now have it.

This was just at the time when the Involution came to an end, and the phraseology is unique. It starts out with a preamble like this: "Whereas, it hath pleased the Sunrem? Ruler of nil human events i to' dispose the hearts of the late, beligerent powers to put a period to the effusion of human blood, by proclaiming a cessation of all hostilities by sea and land, and these United States are not only happily rescued from the danger and calamities to which thov have been so long ex-posed, but their freedom, sovereignty and independence ultimately acknowledged. And Whereas in the progress of a contest on which the essential rights of human nature depended, the Interposition of Divine Providence in our hath been most abundantly and most graciously manifested, and the citizens of these United States have every reason for praise and gratitude to the God of their salvation. Impelled therefore with an exalted sense of the blessings by which we are surrounded, and of our entire dependence on that Almighty Being from whrse goodness and bounty are derived: I do by and w'th the advice of the Council appoint Thursday the eleventh day of December next, to be religiously observed as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, that all the people may then assemble to celebrate with grateful hearts and united voices, the praises of their Supreme and Bountiful Benefactor for his numberless favors and etc. After going on in this peculiar strain at some length, the proclamation ends with the following sentiment: "While our" hearts overflow with gratitude and our lips set forth praises of our great Creator, that we also offer up solemn supplications, that it may please him to pardon all our offences, to give wisdom and unanimity to our public councils, to cement all our citizens in the bonds of affection, and to inspire them with an earnest regard for the national honor and interest, and to enable them to improve the days of prosperity by every great work, and to be lovers of peace and tranquility; that he may be pleased to bless us in our husbandry, our commerce and navigation, to smile upon our seminaries and means of education, to cause pure religion and virtue to flourish, to give peace to all nations, TWIN LAKES, Miss Apna Bradley speiit Sunday with' Iva Wenino.

Mr; and -Mrs. Wilson Wenino were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rains Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Lige Myers were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Glass Sun day afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Rannels of Culver spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Alexander.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mead buried their baby Monday. It was 10 weeks old and a very sweet baby. Mr.

ami Mrs. Frank Burkett of Ft. ayne left Monday for Ligon-ier to visit his mother after spending Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glass.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Grube of Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Cook, Mr.

and Mrs. Grace Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zumbaugh and children were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.

ohn Cook Sunday. GAS LIGHTIMG "Man looketh on the outward appearance." Most home gatherings are held at It is during the leisure evening hours that your neighbors call. At night the lighting makes or unmakes the appearance of the homei 1 Are you satisfied with your home lighting? WANT COLUMN Dr. A. C.

Hume Dentist. Kendall blk. Bolls for Sale. Short Horn azd Polled Dnrhams- pure bred red and roans. Call, write wire or phone, C.

T. Mattingly, Plymouth, Ind. wtn For Sale Fine young registered Berkshire pigs of all ages. Prices very reasonable. Keen, Culver, Ind.

For Sale 30 good healthy shoats. Howard Myers, R. F. D. 6, Plymouth.

w23 Mary A. Reslar, Plymouth's florist, for choice cut flowers, funeral Write, wire or phone. i Ail Does it shpw coes it SHOWJt.np? Tell us your lighting problems. We will help yon solve them. Lest yen forget OAS is cheapest, renrenfcer GAS IS BEST.

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DON'T give away your Rags; Rubber, for a song. MAKE THE PROFIT YOURSELF by doing your own hauling and GET EVERY POUND THAT IS COMING TO YOU. ASK ANY MAN IN MARSHALL COUNTY AND HE WILL TELL YOU THAT FRANKLIN GIVES EVERYBODY A SQUARE DEAL I also buy Beef Hides, Horse Hides, Sheep Pells, Tallow, and all kinds of Fur. Don't sell before you see me. Office and Warehouse located across the 5S mi im.

Rfi- river, back of Kuhn's Garage. 910 910.