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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

THE harvest is about completed in
this county and after making all due al
Iowance for the farmers tendency to de-
preciate his crop, except when being
marketed, the yield per acre is going to
be unusually light, and the grain of a
decidedly inferior quality. 1t requires
an examination of the head to realize the
comparative failure of the wheat crop.
The fields of standing grain looked we'll
and seemed to promise something more
than an average yield, but an examina-
ton of the head shows that 10 part of
it has properly filed out, fully half the
hulls having no grain. At the base of the
head where the grain is best, it is very
much shrunk and shows none of that lus-
ter which is a mark of good wheat. I'm
favorable reports come from every town
IN the county, one estimating the
We'd at more than half crop, and the
majority putting it as low as one third.
The belief is quite general among far
Iy owing to the intense heat of July and
the consequent premature ripenirg. 1t
is said that in Calumet county many
fields of wheat are left uncut, the yield
not being sufficient to pay the expense of
harvesting. In this county, as elsewhere,
a much larger acreage was sown than in
any previous year, but not sufficiently 50
to bring the aggregate yield up to the
average. No wheat in the county will
grade No. this year.
All the wheat growing states suffered
this year. Railroad companies are re-
ducing the wages of their employees on
account of the decrease Of freight in con-
sequence of the failure of the wheat crop.
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SELF-BINDERN.

OK Saturday afternoon in company
with Mr.. Estabrook we visited the farm
of Mr.. Knudson where the Wood Self
Binder was being tested. Mr.. Lien of
the Firm of Wernecke, Sohus and Lien
directed the movements of the reaper
and explained its workings to those who
were present. The land on which the
trial was made is tolerably level, the
wheat stood fair and had all the varieties
of growth usually found in large field
The reaper binds with wire and the many
contrivances for paying out the wire from
the spool, twisting it so as to secure the
bundle, cutting, and drawing back the
slack portion, are curious and somewhat
complicated. The machine worked well,
cut clearly and bound securely. The
driver can regulate the size of the bundle
end also the distance from the top or
bottom of the bundle, which the wire is
to occupy. Although the binding done
by the machine is quite as tight as that
done by hand, the bundles are by no
means as neat, owing principally to the
space occupied by the wire. We cannot
well sec how any self-b binder can do bet
ter work, using wire for binding and
reel for heaters, than the Wood. Those
are the two drawbacks in self-binders.
4 reaper with reel for beating in the
grain will not do good work where the
grain is very short. This has been our
experience with reapers. As constructed
at present, all self binders have reels,
and just so long as those are part of the
machinery, self-binders will be defective.
Beaters should have a horizontal move
ment while passing over the sickle, but
the Stats on a reel describe an arc of
circle while passing over the knife and in
consequence, where the grain is short,
the slat will have passed along the grain
before the sickle touches it and it is often
beaten down instead of being cut. The
Wood Binder will certainly do as good
as any Binder in the field and did as we'll
as, if not better than we expected. All
self binders need improvement in two
particulars. Something as a binder hav-
ing greater surface than wire and some
thing more effective than q reel for
beaters.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

GEoRGE GUYLEs has horse as is a
horse, but the animal is somewhat irreg-
ular in his gait proceeding mainly by
Jerks. We often invite ourself to take a
ride with George but fear that We must
discontinue the practice, or be made a
target of by some jealous young lover.
Every time the horse Stacks up, we make
deep bow, none the less graceful for
being involuntary. Through some sin
gular fatality this always occurs when
some young man with all the jealousy of
Keats, is promenading with his Dulcinea.
The thing is SO oft repeated that it looks
like a purposed interference. We are
fearful of furnishing verdict somewhat
/ like the following: Came to his death
by the sudden stopping of George
/ Guyles's horse.
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and others.

A HIGHLY enjoyable gathering of
young folks took place at DR.. Easton's on
the evening of the 18th inst, as fare
well to Miss f. A. Easton of Danville,
Pa, who has been visiting at the Doc
tors for two months past, and leaves for
home on the 18th, visiting friends at
Milwaukee, Chicago, Grand Haven, st.
Joseph, Grand Rapids, Detroit and Nj.
agra Falls. May pleasant trip and safe
arrival home crown her journey.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15
BLACK GOODS.
Notice to Build Sidewalk.


Manitowoc, Wis July o. 1873
WHEREAS, AT REGULAR MEETING OF
w the Board of Aldermen of the city OF Mani
towoc, held on the 22nd day of july 1873 peti.
ton was granted for the building of sidewalk on
the south side of Clark street. between Thirteenth
and Seventeenth streets.
Notice is hereby given, that owners OF lots ON
the south side OF Clark street, between Thirteenth
and seventeenth streets, in the city OF Nanito-
voc, are directed TO build good and substantial
sidewalk on said south side of said street, TO be
completed within 30 days from the date OF this
notice. Said sidewalk is 10 be not less than Ave
feet WIDE, Of sound two-ireh plank, without curb
plank, and TO be built OIL the established grade
OF said Clark street between Thirteenth and Seven
teenth streets, according TO the record in the
office Of the City Clerk.
GEO. HAGEN,
sxansl5 Street Com. lst Cistriss
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

Mr.. Rowell of st. Louis improved so
much in grace during his stay in Man.
itowoc, that he no longer fears the heat
or yellow fever which makes the wicked
flee, and consequently returned to his
home on Monday. His friends in Man
itowoc almost hope that he will return
to his wicked ways, so that he may again
come to Manitowoc to experience a
change of heart. There are some pure
of heart in this town who will always be
pleased to look upon his wicked face.
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4 CARD.

The scholars of the First Presbyterian S. 5.
wish to tender their thanks to the friends who
so generously gave the means to purchase their
tickets for the excursion to Appleton.
To Mr.. j. Donohue, Asst. Supt. of the Nil
L. S. * w. r. r., for his courteous attention
which gave them all the assurance of safety
and comfort. To Mr.. Hartman, of Appleton
for the free use of the Telulah Park for theil
picnic And to ali others who contributed then
happiness on that occasion.
Ill. X. HIrBRARD. SIDt.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

OUR Meme correspondent furnishes
an interesting item relative to the crops
in that town and the varieties of wheat
which stood the heat of July with least
injury. Let farmers generally, read it.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

WE are by no means certain. but we
have lurking suspicion that those who
subscribe for the Pilot and read it with
becoming solemnity and care, viii be
among tie elect. 1t is worth the trial
anyway, and will only cost -. Try it,
and live in hope.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15
BOdRD OF POOR COMDfIS-
,SIONER,S.
MANIToWoC. AUG, 81. 1873

MANITOWOC, Aug. 81, 1913.
Board met pursuant to adjournment,
all members present except Johnston.
On motion the Clerk was instructed to
notify L. Swenson, of Eaton, that the
city would not be liable for any further
care of Mrs. Torger Hanson.
Motion to strike the names of certain
persons from the poor list was lost; ayes
2, nays 2.
The Mayor and Clerk were instructed
to issue orders for poor aid to the follow.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

Mr.. O~To is getting up class in stem
ography. Terms one dollar per week,
three lessons being given each week.
This is good opportunity for the legal
fraternity to become acquainted with
this useful requirement.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

A STAGE driver while on his daily
rounds between Kiel and Howard's
Grove scared his team by opening an
umbrella. He had his leg broken by
being thrown from the wagon land sub
sequent proceedings-of the team-in-
terested him no more"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

OK Tuesday an old lady aged 70 named
Caroline Pink was walking near the de-
pot, when she was observed to stagger
and fall She was taken to house and
died after few minutes. She was a
resident of the 4th ward.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

Two tramps said to be from Two Riv-
ers were seeking for ''just three grains of
corn" in this city, Sunday night. How
is that Mr.. Chronicle, do your factories
turn out that article together with can
akins?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

As TINE will not permit me to call
personally on those who are indebted to
NE for the Tribune, I shall within the
next week send statements to all persons
SO indebted and hope they will remit the
amount promptly. Ed. BoRCHERpr.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

Mrs. LYMAN's lectures to ladies on Fri
day and Saturday afternoons at four
o'clock at the M. E. church. Subject
for Fridays lecture, Circulation of the
blood, Heart Disease, Scrofula, Cancer,
Saltrheum and all blood diseases. Sat
urday, private lecture on female diseases.
Single lecture 35 cts.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

WE understand that Mr.. G.. Y. Nash
AID Mr.. George Jones are about to form
a copartnership in general merchandise,
sale of farm machinery and purchase of
grain, at Clintonville, the terminus Of the
Western Road. Success to the new firm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

ALL wishing to take a course of lessons
in writing of Miss S. E. Tucker, will
please leave their names at the Pilot Of
flee or at the class room in the school
house near the Norwegian church, OPP
posite Mr.. Platt's residence. from to c
p. NJ, this week. AS some of the best
writers in the city have been instructed
by Miss Tucker, it ought not to he
necessary to canvass the city again to Sc
cure class. Terms, s.. for 2 lessons
PAYABLE in advance.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

VIM ERHARDT, cigar maker on Quay
street, lately skipped the town leaving
many creditors who ''refuse to be COM
forted because Erhardt is not'-to be
found. The Pilot is one of those who
are anxious to see Mr.. Erhardt prosper,
in the hope that conscience will prick
him to render unto the PIIor what is
rightfully ours. 1t is seldom that a
cigar maker gets his debit side ahead on
our books, and it is a sad reflection that
when he does, he skips.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

The cheapest fannels we ever saw, and
of which we bought large lot, came to
hand a few days ago. The prices being
so much lower than the low prices of last
year, we were obliged to mark our entire
stock down, to conform with the new
order of things. We always keep very
large variety. VIII receive another lot
next week. j. SCHUETTE & Bros.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

LAST night the hardware store of
fire. The fire originated from the char
coal furnace used in the manufacture of
tin ware. The fire was quickly subdued
without much damage to the stock or
building, which is covered by insur-
ance. Steamer No. l, poured the first
stream of water on the building, though
the building was much nearer the engine
house of steamer No. 2.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

An old woman with more of the spirits
of this mundane sphere than she could
conveniently carry exhibited herself on
the streets Tuesday afternoon. She was
picked up and housed by the authorities.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

HAVING just received large quantity
of new salt by propeller Roanoke direct
from the salt works, we are now enabled
to offer the best fine salt at 81 per barrel,
the lowest price salt ever was sold at
here. We can supply dealers at lower
figures than they would pay in procuring
salt south. J. SCHUETTE IL Bros.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

We make the filing of prescriptions a
specially, for which purpose we keep
strictly pure and fresh medicines con-
stantly on hand at the Central Drug
Store. Night bell at front door.
JONFs. & SCHATLFRy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

THERE viii be an excursion from this
city to Appleton next Sunday, the train
will leave at s A. NJ. and return about 5
P. NJ. Tickets for the round trip 80
cents.
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ing named persons:

Total lst ward, $1,000; 2d ward, $1,000: Sd
ward, $500; 4th ward, S9l00-S2l5.00
Board adjourned to Thursday, Aug. 9,
at Y ?. NJ. A. D. JONES, Clerk.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

WANTED.-A second hand, fire proof
safe, in good condition, with combina.
ton lock. Any person having such g
one for sale may find purchaser by In
curing OF G. B. GUYLEs.
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THE unfayorable weather prevented a

number from attending the literary and
musical entertainment given in the Pres
byterian church parlors on Tuesday
r,hf
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

\ NUMBER Of young men, members of
the Temple of Honor, have organized a
Lyceum which Will be known as the
Temple of Honor Lyeeum. The Ly-
ceum has in view the mutual improve
ment of its members and will give a
public debate once a fortnight. The
Lvceum will also conduct q lecture
course during the coming season. We
are too crowded for space to publish the
lengthy notice furnished us of lecturers
engaged. 1t will appear next week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

Will RAHR has secured the agency for
a magnetic telephone and has already
contracted with several business men to
connect their residence with their place
of business by means of this invention.
Mr.. Rahr has telephone in operation
| between his Office and brewery which
works to charm, and attracts quite a
number OF visitors. lie understands the
mechanism of the telephone thoroughly,
having naturally taste for the sciences.
Any person desiring to possess one of
| those curious and useful instruments
will act wisely in applying to Mr.. Rahr.
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DIED.
LIST OF LETTERS.

EGGERT.-At Cato Falls, July 2Sth, OF con-
sumption, Minnie Eggert, aged l6 years.
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\ case involving the s'rules of the
road in which men engaged able coun-
sci from Sheboygan was recently tried
here. The jury decided that man has
no legal right to drive his vehicle against
that of another person even if he-the
first party mentioned-had turned his
vehicle to the right of the travelled track.
The jury were intelligent and properly
knew what they were considering
jurics do.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

Mr.. GEORGE L. North of Green Bay,
who is well known in Manitowoc to
lovers of vocal music, has concluded to
give instruction in vocal music to class
in this city. His terms are one dollar
for ten lessons. On Monday evening at
Z o'clock he will give free concert IN
the parlors of the Presbyterian church.
When the class will have attained suffici-
ent proficiency Mr.. North assisted by
the class, will give concert for the bene-
fit of the Jones Library Association.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

The Chippewa Herald comes to us
this week with twelve columns and a
half Delinquent Tax List set in triple
measure. 1t also publishes notice of a
Trustees sale occupying nearly four col
umns, with three columns set in double
measure. Verify Ginty's lines have been
cast in pleasant places. Chippwa is the
FL Dorado of printers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

The Old Plug Club lay dormant dur
ing the heated period, only to come out
with greater brilliancy when the weather
would permit of physical activity, John
Read was duly initiated, yesterday, into
the mysteries of lodging balls and seek
ing shady spots when the game grows
hot. "Pretty warm work, " was his Gen.
tentious comment On the game after two
hours steady labor in eluding the hop,
skip, and jump of the live ball, julie
Nelson umpired the game with an UNI.
brelIa
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

SUPT. WHITFoRD will deliver a lecture
before the Teachers Institute on Mon
day the 2Sth inst. This is the second
time in which Supt. Whitford appeared
before Manitowoc audience. His first
lecture here was well attended and gave
general satisfaction. Let the Honorable
gentleman have no cause to complain of
q Manitowoc audience.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

MAS1TowoC, Aug. 18th, 1878.
Board met; all members present ex-
cepting aid. Kuhl. Minutes of last
meeting read and approved.
A number Of claims were referred to
appropriate committees. The following
claims were reported back and allowed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

Mrs. LYMAN's physiological lectures
are said to be unusually good by those
who have heard them. Mrs. Lyman de-
livered lectures here on former occasion
and gave general satisfaction. Her name
at that time was Mrs. Swan. She pro-
badly will be remembered under that
name by number of the ladies of this
CITY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

Several teachers of this vicinity pro.
pose attending the coming institute in
Manitowoc. They have the reputation
of being we'll up in their work and do not
wish to lose prestige or to be caught
mapping. The intelligent wide-awake
teachers will always endeavor TO keep up
with the times and to embrace every OPP
portunity for self advancement and in
struction.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

Harvesting is finished. Spring wheat
will yield very poorly, 1t being the light
est crop OF that cereal ever known here.
TIE tremendous warm weather of July
bleached and almost ruined it. 1t is
perfectly safe to say that six bushels per
bushel sown, or nine bushels per acre
will fully equal the average yield. The
variety known as the Russian wheat"
introduced here few years ago by the
Taugher brothers will surpass this. 1t
stood the scorching heat better, ripencd
very well and will yield fairly. On the
other hand, the winter wheat crop was
never better. n. Dittmar harvested q
field OF the variety known as the "white
winter" which will yield at least forty
bushels to the acre. OF late years how
ever, but very little of this is sown. In
all probability there were not fifty acres
of it grown in the whole township the
present season. Barley is almost an
entire failure it being scarcely worth tho
labor of cutting and saving. Oats are
fair, potatoes middling and corn an ex-
cellent crop.
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MEME.

st. lsidors church Is now without
resident pastor, the first time in years.
1t is hoped the Rt. Rev. Archbishop will
soon cause the vacancy to be filed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-08-15

On Sunday Aug. 4, Miss Mary A Cody
was married to James ellis, the cere-
mony being performed at st. bidors
church by Rev. Father Fessler. Miss
Cody is we'll known throughout tho
County as a successful schoolteacher and
an amiable and accomplished young Lady,
while Mr.. ellis is recognized far and near
as just what he really is, warm-hearted
whole-souled fellow, without blot or
blemish in person or character. May
the handsome well mated couple enjoy
every happiness and sail gently down the
stream of life prosperous and contented.
And right here we might mention the
fact that wedding was given by the
brides parents at their residence i'll the
town OF Liberty at which there were
many invited guests from different parts
of the county uil of whom caught the
joyous spirit of the occasion and enjoyed
themselves immensely.
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AND now comes n woman in swim
ming school in Milwaukee, and shows
more endurance than any male biped
competitor, keeping in motion in the
water for IS minutes. We shall soon
expect to be outdone in the matter of
smoking cigars by some gentle sister.
We have some gentlemen friends how
ever who will always maintain their pre-
eminece at the festal board.
A PARTY of young people met at the
house of Mrs. Hoes on the south side on
Friday evening, the occasion being q
party given by her daughter Anna.
Everything went off pleasantly and all
spent an enjoyable evening. The sing
ing, for which our young people are
noted, added not little to the enjoyment
of the company. Quite number from
outside the city, who are visiting friends
here, were present. Con-.
MANrTowoC, Aug. II, 1873.
Misses Bacon, HARTMAN, ct. al.
We were much pleased with the en-
tortainment given by You at the Presby-
terrain church, Tuesday evening. And
as public favor ask that it be repeated
on Tuesday eve, Aug. Goth.
Very truly yours,
J. d. MARKHAM, c. LULING,
II. SIBREE, T.. X. RAND,
GEO. BURNETT, L. S. SHERMAN.
THos. ToRRIsoN, and others.
j. d. Mdrkhant ct. al.,-
| GENTLEMEN:
We accede to your request to repeat
the programme given last evening, on
| Tuesday evening next, reserving the
right to make some changes in said pro-
gramme. HATTIE E. BACON,
ETA S. MARKHAM,