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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
A FORMER MEME WOMAN MUIR
DERED IN TEXAS BY HER
OWN SON.

One week ago last Saturday Mrs. Clay
Sandford was murdered by her son, lad
Of Is years, at Henrietta, Texas. The
boy whose name is Valentine has always
been noted for his cruelty and irascible
temper and killed his mother wholly
without provocation and with delibera-
ton. While his mother was at work in
the field he took his fathers rifle from
the rack, entered thicket and sent q
bullet through her brain. He then fred
four more bullets into her body and then
dragging the body into the brush, care
fully concealed it snd the gun and went
to the house where he awaited his
fathers return. The father came home
at 9 o'clock and not meeting his wife
be gan to search for her, the boy assist
ing All that night and the next day the
search was continued and on Sunday
evening some neighbors found the body.
Suspicion WAS at once directed toward
the boy who was the only one on the
plantation with his mother on Saturday.
On being pressed he confessed the crime
and stated it was also his intention to kill
his father, bury them both in the yard,
write his uncle at Sheboygan Falls that
they both had died Then he intended
to sell the farm buy lot of fine horses,
organize band of stage robbers and be
chief himself. When the father became
satisfied the boy committed the deed he
attempted to kill himself. Valentine.
the boy murderer, does not realize the
enormity of his crime and does not seem
concerned. He is prematurely bright
and active. Some time ago he stole a
horse from his father and was gone about
a week. But for his youth the people of
the place would lynch him.
Mr. and Mrs. Sandford lived for a
number of years in Liberty at Pigeon
Lake. He ran the mill then owned by
his father, Ben Sanford of Sheboygan
Falls, and now the property of Mr.. Hahn.
They afterwards moved to Sheboygan
Falls from where they went to Texas
about two years ago. The murdered
woman is the daughter of Daniel ellis
who lives near Pigeon Lake, man who
never knowingly did a mean thing in his
life and who has the reputation among
oil who know him of being the soul of
honesty itself. Her brother James
ellis is hardworking and respected
farmer Of Meme.
Clay Sandford has two brothers living
at Sheboygan Falls and one of them i'm
mediately left for the scene of the murder.
The boy Valentine is said to have all
the morbid traits of Jesse Pomeroy. No
doubt the morbid nature was fed by
sensational reading and aided by an in
herited love for hunting. His father was
phenomenal shot when boy and loved
to roam through the woods with rifle.
His grandfather Ben Sandford could do
wonders in the way of craftsmanship
with revolver. The boys love of horses
and firearms, no doubt gave him an
appetite for border tales of blood and he
soon came to regard life as cheap.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
LOST ON THE LAKE.

On Thursday night two lads each about
IA or Is years of age stole away from
Two Rivers taking with them Mackinaw
and have not since been heard Of. One
was son of Captain Piion of the life
saving station and the other son of
Peter Rau, proprietor of the Lake House.
1t is believed the boys attempted to
cross the lake with the small boat and
persisted.
1t is evident they both attempted to
run away from home. They packed
their clothes into bag, but had no ever
coats or clothing sufficient for a night so
bitter on the lake. Young Pilon went to
the school that evening and taking his
geography, clutched it under his arm
and saing ''this is the book want" quit
the room. That night after the family
had retired his brother heard him get
out of bed and leave the house. Ar
rangements had evidently been made
with young Rau and they met and left
the city together. A patrol is kept at
the life saving station which is located
near the harbor Cd the shore line, but
no boat was seen to leave that night
though it is admitted that by keeping
close to the dock and moving stealthily q
boat might escape observation. Pilon
knew how to manage boat but Rau did
not. Captain Pilon says on experienced
crew might possibly handle Mackinaw
on the lake Thursday night and keep it
alive but nothing short of miracle
would enable two boys to do so, and if
they were on the lake that night they
went to the bottom without doubt.
kilograms have been sent to points along
the lake but nothing of the boys or boat
has been learned, and among their
friends suspense has settled into resigna-
ton. The only hope left is that the
boys went no the river instead of out on
the lake, and concealing the boat took
the roads and are now some where in the
interior. But this is slight hope.
The boys were in all probability
prompted by spirit of adventure in
quitting home and thought they could
most easily conceal all traces by crossing
the lake. They did not sufficiently con-
slider the dangers attending such trip
or the lateness of the season and paid
their lives as the forfeit.
They went supplied with provisions.
Inquiries have led to the fact that they
purchased quite lot of provisions which
could be easily carried. Both boys were
much given to reading trashy novels re
naming up late into the night porting
over the stuff. This evidently led to a
| love for foolish adventure and hence the
departure.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

A MAN named Saver a resident of
Milwaukee while on his way to Milwaukee
on the Green Bay road, and near that
city met an empty carriage drawn by
sorrel horse. Photographs taken in
Manitowoc were scattered on the seat
and floor of the carriage and letters adj
dressed to Theodore Fritz. Cooperstown,
Manitowoc county. The appearance of
the carriage indicated that the owner
met with foul play. The horse and car
riage were turned over to the police who
proceeded to investigate the matter. An
inquiry among the local photographers
here led to no knowledge of Theodore
Fritz,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
THE

We offer to the Public the following Bargains:
1000 yards Flannel in remnants, worth 2Oc
cases Cotton Flannel worth &c. yard at &C. yard.
bales of Pink Flannel worth 1Sc yard, at 12 yard
bales heavy scarlet and blue all wool Flannes worth
SOC. yard, at 22c. yard.
half wool Fannes worth 20c yard at 24c yard
mems White Merno Shirts and drawers worth 5Oc
at 35 cents.
ladies' White Merno Vests, worth 6Oc, 35c
mems scarlet all wool Shirts and Drawers, worth
dollar at 55
fine ladies' scarlet all wool Underwear worth
SI.50 at IS cents.
extra fine ladies' all wool Cashmere Hose Soc
pair, at 22c pair.
Waterproof in all colors fine worth 81 90 vd
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$50 Mems Suits, worth $1,000, at $50 suit
IT'S misses and chdren's Cloaks, worth SIS, at Sl.75
100 Cloaks, extra fine, worth $l0 at S.
200 heavy Beaver Shawls, worth So, at S2.65,
100 doz. Mems Caps worth from 7c SOO at 80 cents
We also offer LARGE BARGAINS in DRESS GOODS
SHAWLS, HOSIERY CARPETS CLOTHING HATS and
CAPS and also in Ladies' Mssas' and Chdren's CLOAKS
MAX "A. FALKEMSTEIN.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

The examination of Morris was adj
journed on Saturday evening last until
tomorrow when it will be resumed. The
examination has largely been directed to
ascertaining the exact time at which the
murder was committed, but it is difficult
to fix it within a period of half an hour.
The time at which Morris reached Heirs
is also an important factor in the examin
alton and these two facts necessitate the
taking of great deal of testimony. 1t
is not proper to anticipate the action of
the court in stating conclusions drawn
from the evidence now in. But every
one interested in finding the real perpe-
traitor of the murder must approve of the
industry shown by Mr.. Walker in col
lecting testimony which goes to shed
light upon this subject. Public senti.
ment demanded that the Investigation be
thorough and it seems as if every available
scrap of evidence bearing upon the case
will be presented. This takes time, but
it is much better that time should be
spent than that the guilty one should
escape or the innocent suffer from
suspicion.
The examination thus far has developed
one thing: Suspicion may not point only
at one person when the whole evidence
is summed up. If Morris proves an
alibi there are others who may feel that
the public will not deem their skirts
wholly clear in this matter. Even if he
should fail to prove an alibi and be held
for trial they will still rest under the
shadow of suspicion. Such being the fact
those parties who have criticised the
officers for failure to procure an ''instant
conviction" must see how deeply they
have wronged men who were doing their
duty fully and intelligsntly. No other
criminal case ever before the courts in
this county has been SO carefully man
aged on both sides or with so earnest an
effort to find the truth and nothing but
the truth.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

WILL DELANo has been the victim of
a pretty good joke made possible because
the express system is more expeditions
than Uncle Sans mail. He sent deer
to Frank Kautsky by express. He wrote
him by mail directing that the hind
quarters of the deer be smoked and the
remainder distributed between Wills
family and Spindler's. The deer came
before the letter and Kautsly sold the
venison to his customers, wondering all
the time to whom he was indebted for
SO princely gift. When all the venison
was gone the letter came containing the
instructions. Will is now looking out
for another first class deer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

The daily papers recently contained
notices of Mr.. Rankin's condition and
the matter receiving additions from
various sources, some of the papers at a
distance placed him at the point of death.
This was the signal for discovers of cure
alls and Joe has since been in receipt of
''yarbs" and barks and MOSES and oils
and thousands of other things from all
parts of the union. If all the stuff could
only be used for food be could live for a
couple of years on the accumulated pile
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

PHYSIOLOGY and Hygiene is being
taught much more intelligently in the
country schools than was anticipated and
much more generally as well. Out of
twelve schools visited eleven have intro
duced the subject and it is taught in these
in a common sense way. Not school
has beer visited 80 far which has not
been made comfortable for the winter,
an evidence that school boards are doing
their duty.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

We do not offer some goods at or below
and then expect to make up on other
goods that you are not so well posted in.
But do claim to make fair and equitable
price on all our goods and that you can
do better with us than anyone else, at G.
Fehrs, Jeweler.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

The Rand & Roemer Hardware Co.
are manufacturers agents for sewer,
drain and culvert pipes. These pipes
are OF all sizes from three to eighteen
inches in diameter. We keep them con-
stantIy on hand, together with all neces-
sary fittings, and they are sold at manu-
facturers prices.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

The committee having in charge the
question of building cribs near Eighth
street bridge have concluded to be guided
in making their report by the advice Of
Mr.. Crosman, government officer who
oversees harbor work. Mr.. Crosmap will
be in the city this week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

On Monday one of the lunatics in the
asylum dug out some straw. from the
mattress of his bed and after piling it up
near the wall under the bed, set fire to it.
Soon the smoke began to attract attention
but the fire could not be located. The
engine started out, but before reaching
not known which one of two of the oc-
cupants of the room attempted the arson.
The asylum is insured, but not for it's full
value.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

ONE of the things to be thankful for
in the provisions of nature is that the
moons orbit is such that in winter and
fall the full moon comes we'll up in
northern attitudes and so when the sun
measurably abandons us the moon comes
to cheer. The moonlight nights this
month are particularly fine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

c. ". WHITE returned from his hunt
ing excursion on Saturday last. The
party with which he hunted killed in all
Il deer. All the hunters are bitter
against Gov. Rusk for vetoing the game
bill. One party keeps large number of
dogs and hunts deer with them the year
round, killing deer and leaving the
carcass to rot, with the exception of the
hind quarters which are shipped south.
The deer will soon be all killed off in
that section.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

REV. WEBSTER of Sheboygan must be
very active in roofing out the Devil at
that place Judging from the amount of
attention his work receives at the hands
of the local press there. Old Satan is in
bad shape in that locality.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

Mrs WALTERBAoH of Meeme made the
lawyers in the murder case feel that
witness may be dangerous opponent on
Saturday last. None of them got the
better of her and she came off with flying
colors, the victor. Her testimony was
interspersed with spicy comment which
made the lawyers cautious.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

FARMERS along the sandy part OF the
Two Rivers road are setting out trees
skirting the lake shore so as to prevent
the sand from further encroaching upon
what by fiction are named farms. The
lake yearly advances about one rod and
the sand good deal more. The best
plan would be to let the farms go and lay
out road which the lake can not reach
for few years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

The Star Shone Brightly On an AL
s1ers Trio.-Some days ago three very worthy
citizens of Algiers, La, Augustus Kelvin, a
joiner On Patterson st.; Louis Hymel, foreman
OF the Vaette dry dock, and Anthony O.
Gulll0t, machinist at Patterson and Oliver sts..
al industrious and accomplished mechanics of
the highest respectful iity, bought a one-dollar
TICKET IN the October Drawing of The Louisiana
state Lottery Yesterday when the drawing of
the lottery was announced it was found that
the one-dollar ticket had won one-ffth of the
capital prize of $4,000. Nor was their eonanim-
ny disturbed by their winning 5000 EACH
New Orleans Daily States, Oct, a.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
ATTENTION. FVERYRODYt

We wish to call your attention to the
fact that we have received our Fall and
Winter stock of Boots and Shoes and are
prepared to show you something very
fine in Ladies', Children's and Gents
wear. Our styles embrace everything
that is new and desirable and our prices
will be found very low when the quality
OF the goods is considered. Our stock
is complete. Custom work Will receive
prompt attention. Please call on us.
South Eighth street, near the bridge.
dec24 EGGERT & HOWARD.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
A BARGAIN.

We have No. 9 cook stove, which wa
sell at great bargain. 1t is the laroest
stove made; takes 2S inch wood and has
bake oven large enough for a small
family to live in. We sell this stove fen
dollars cheaper than yor can buy a
smaller stove elsewhere. Come and see
1t. BECKER & TEIreRN.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

JOHN DUNBAR, a teacher for some
years, has purchased the Dillon farm
paying $4,000 for it. At one time it
appeared that the several claimants for
this farm could not agree without pro-
tracted suit, but fortunately everything
has been settled satisfactorily.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE m

KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE On
The Wagner Hardware Company have
established reputation which car not ba
disputed by any one for keeping tho
largest stock in the city, for handling the
best quality of goods, for treating ono
customer like the other, and for sell;na
cheaper than any other store in the citn
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
POULTRY.
In using the Simmons Liver Reg

In using the Simmons Liver Regulator
with my chickens, l take package, mix
it with the dough, and feed it to them
once day. BY this treatment l have
never lost from chicken cholera or gapes
a single chicken in the last five years,
t, G.. BACON, Edge6eld, S. G.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

CHEESE factories have not yet found
their way into northern Mishicott, but
the farmers of that place are anxious to
have one established there and have con-
cluded to club together and build one
near DHorzak'e.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

Ny daughter was cured by your
valuable medicine, Athlophoros, after
trying many other remedies with no
relief. We have recommended it in
saveral cases where it has made remark
able cures. William J. Mosher, 1873
Park ST., Detroit, Mich.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

The Milwaukee, e Northern Railway
Co. will build road through Kewaunee
and Door counties if the proper induce
ments are held forth. Door county is to
contribute $4,000 and Kewaunee $42,
000 This seems to be cheap enough.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

Mrs. J. FIscHEL of this city died
on Monday night after long illness,
aged so years. She was born in Prague,
Bohemia. Her remains will be carried
to Chicago for interment where most of
her children now reside.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
FISH MARKET.

The undersigned has opened fish
market IN Torrison's old store building
on Eighth street, and will keep stock
of fresh, salt, aud smoked fish on hand
at all times, and solicits the patronage
of the public. 90 A. LARSON.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

THE prospectus of Harper's Magazine,
Weekly, Bazaar, and Young Folks will be
found in another column. These pub
LEGATIONS stand at the head of their class
and a subscription to any one or all of
them will be profitable investment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
DAIRY BOARD.

MANITowoo, Nov. Is, 1885.
No meeting called to order.
kilograms gave following quotations:
Liverpool, 48s., firmer. New York 9 to
9sc. Received, $4,000; exported, 5000.
Following offers were made: So boxes
cheddars, 100 boxes flats. Prices offer
ed, 9, 81 and 9sc.
A, c., BECKER, Sec,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
CIRCUS.

1t is better than a circus to see the
Peninsular Stoves and ranges. One
hundred and ten different styles all on
one floor at Becker & Teitgen's,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
THE COUNTY BOARD.

The board met on Monday but adjourn
ed Immediately as COMMITTEES were not
ready to report. Tuesday afternoon the
Committees on General Claims, Improve
ments, Bonds, and Apportionment of
Jurors reported aud their reports were
unanimously adopted. A communica-
ton from c. Ell. Schmidt County Judge
elect with reference to the location of
the county judges Office for the next
four years was read and referred to
Committee on improvements. A COM
munication from Richard Klingholz re-
lating to the vexed question OF the
Rapids bridge was read and referred to
Committee on improvements. The
Board then proceeded to elect two trust
ees for the insane asylum in place of W.
G. Lueps and @. T. Hacker.
For 5 years, @. F. Hacker; for years,
Peter Johnston.
The Board will probably adjourn on
Wednesday as that is the limit of time
for which members are allowed pay.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

THE Ladies Aid Society will give
o'clock next Thursday evening, preced-
ing the regular entertainment. The at.
fair promises to be most enjoyable one
and it is hoped the efforts of the ladies
will be rewarded by full house. See
advertisement in another column.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
TO RENT

An office above j. A. Koet,,ers sto.o
Rudolph's Block, Sout,a Side Ono
the most desirable offices in tho IT.
Apply to FIRED. Rrno1an
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

Mr.. RAN''IN leaves next week for
Washington. The journey from here to
Chicago, he thinks will be the most
trying
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
JOHN l.. SULLIVAN.

The champion prize fighter of America
can not knock the prices of stoves any
lower thln they are at Becker &Teitgen's.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

THERE cannot fail to be o lesson to
parents in the facts which have come
out In the examination of the Newton
murder case. The moral rottenness of
the neighborhood almost transcends be-
lief, and could hardly be surpassed by
the slums of the worst cities, and the
worst feature is that these orgies were
participated in by boys. Boys and girls
require good training and should be kept
from association with the vicious. Few
er dances and more good reading will
make better mon and women. Good,
manly sports for country boys on Sun
day are less harmful than breathing the
vicious moral atmosphere of such places
as Dill's kitchen appears to have been.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
STORE TO RENT.

The store on the northeast corner of
9th and Commercial streets. Inquire at
Oscar A. Alters drug store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
RTRRER CT,OTHTNG

A large stock of MEMS and BOYS RUBBER
COATS, LEGGINS and HATS at Schuette
Bros. Clothing House.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was a Child she cried for Castoria
Wien she became Miss, she CLING to Castoria
Wien she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

DOES YOUR HORSE COUGH?
if SO, use, Hinrichs Improved Horse
Powder &c best In the world for coughs
and colds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

THE Mil. Lake Shore & Western and
the North Pacific are building union
depot a. Ashland.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

WHAT came near being very serious
runaway occurred in front of rorrisons
store on Tuesday. Two ladies from the
town of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mcguire and
Mrs. Koch, had just crossed the bridge
with horse and blackboard. A lot of sails
and cordage was lying on the sidewalk
taken from vessel which was being
stripped. This frightened the horse and
he started to run. The women were
unable to hold him and Mrs. Koch was
thrown out in front of the blackboard and
both wheels Passed over her. The horse
ran on littlo further and collided with
wagon and Mrs. Mcguire was thrown
out but received no injury. Mrs. Koch
rem 3ined unconscious for brief while
and was picked up and carried into
Llebnow's store where she received
treatment. Her injuries are not serious.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
GOODRICH TRANSPORTATION 90.
Summer Time Table.

The steamer Corona will leave Manitowoc for
Escanaba and all intermediate Green Bay ports
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at Z
O'Clock P.
The steamers Chicago and Muskegon will leave
for Milwaukee and Chicago every evening at
O'Clock, Sundays excepted.
Dock foot of Commercial street. North Side.
J. w. THOOMBS, Agent.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
TEACHERS MEETING.

The following is the programme for
teachers meeting to be held at Cato cor
ners, on Saturday. December 9Th, 1885:
How Constitution should be taught? J. Carrigan.
Geography in the middle form, GoughMorrissey.
Object Teaching, ................. Cora Lawrence.