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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

The G. A. X. encampment at Detroit
proposed offering some relief to the men,
bers of the order in the south whose posts
are being dominated by negroes. Many
of these posts have members born since
the close Of the war, but the white men,
bers are unable to remedy this state of
affairs. 1t was understood that some
relief would be afforded by permitting
the organization of posts in which the
color line would be drawn. But as this
would prove fatal to a favorite campaign
argument the proposed action was not
taken and the southern white members
talk of withdrawing
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

The city OF New York has had a ter
rible experience during the heated spell.
The death rate increased alarmingly
most frantic. Occupants of tenement
houses usually seek fresh air on the roofs,
often passing the nights there. But the
sun had heated the roofs to such an ex-
tent that 1t was uncomfortable to sit or
stand on them. People who lived within
half a mile of the docks spent the nights
at these comparatively cool places.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
AN ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE to amend an ordinance adopt
ed Oct. 3, 1881 entitled an ordinance to compel
railroad corporations To station fiagman at
all places where their cars cross streets in the
city OF Manitowoc.
BE it ordained by the mayor and board of alder
men of the city of Manitowoc.
Sec. of said ordinance is hereby amended by
adding at the end thereof the words and may
also he further required tn place and operate
gates at such crossings so that said section when
amended should read as follows:
CSEC /. That any and all person or persons)
corporations owning running or having In charge
any railroad. locomotive or railroad cars any
other vehicle used by any railroad company or
other persons, or any railroad in the city of
Manitowoc are hereby required to station a flag
man Mt such points as may be designated by the
Board of Aldermen of said city when such rail-
road crosses any streets Ill said city, and mny
also be further required to place and operates
gates at such crossings.
SEC 2. Sec 3 of said ordinance is fnrther
amended by adding at the end thereof the words
or red lantern" so that said section when SO
amended shall read as follows:
SEC. 3. 1t shall be the duty of said hagman to
warn all persons who attemptto cross said streets
while said cars in motion. of the fact by wav-
ing a red flag or red lantern.
SEC: 4. This ordinance shall be in force from
and after Its passage and publication.
Adopted Aug, g. 1891.
Attest FRED SCHUETrE, Mayor.
ARTHUR REIcuERT, City Clerk.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

THE convenience OF passengers requires
that they be transported as comfortably
and quickly as possible to and from all
trains and boats. Consequently we have
concluded to run a hack at the ordinary
bus rates. baggage wagon will also
be run in connection with the same. To
insure promptness and certainty in being
transported at the proper time leave all
orders at Oscar A. Alters Drug Store or
at the barn on the ncrth side, or at Pien-
ing & Feehter's Book Store on the south
side. CooTwAY & GUTTMANN.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

The people of Neenah are having pic
mic with burglars. On Sunday night last
a crowd of citizens paraded the streets
determined to wing a few burglars; but
this did not deter the latter from opera
ting. Three houses were entered notwith-
standing the posse parading the streets.
Iu one or two instances persons were dis
covered entering houses and were fired
upon but they managed to make their
escape without sustaining any injury.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

A PORTRAIT enlarging company In Mil
waukee has been doing rather peculiar
business and Inspector Palcifer has
pounced on to them. Photographs for
enlargement were forwarded to the COM
pany which did the work free but charged
for the frame on which payment was to
be made in advance. But as a rule this
closed the business as neither the original
photograph or the enlarged copy was ever
sent to the person giving the order.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

THE preliminary examination OF Toohey,
Dooley and Rockaway was held before
Judge Wallber on Tuesday last. Grothe,
the car driver who was shot was present
and testified. Toohey went throug h with
his story, giving the facts more in detail
than he did in his former confessions.
All were held for trial. Toohey's testi-
mony was given in such a straight forward
manner and he stood the cross examina-
ton so well that but few who heard him.
doubted his sanity.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

A Texas farmer last week while plow-
ing struck pot which had been buried
and which was seemingly filled with earth
Its great weight led him to investigate
the matter and he found that the pot was
filled with doubloons of gold. He at once
drove to San Antonio and deposited his
gold in a bank The find amounted to
$4,000. 1t is said the gold was buried by
Gen. Santa Ana when he was retreating
from Texas during the war waged between
that republic and Mexico.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

First publication July 80. 1891 No "a
N PROBATE-MA NITowoC COUNTY COURT
i In the matter of the estate of Anna NJ
Moeckel, deceased.
To all whom it may concern: Letters tes-
mentary said estate of Joseph St&ehle on the
9th day of July A. D.. 1881, and six months from
and after said day being allowed and limited for
creditors to present their claims for examination
and allowance. notice is hereby given that the un-
dersisned will on the last Tuesdays In October A.
d., 1891, and January 1891 at the probate office
IN the city of Manitowoc, in said county re-
ceiye. examine. and adjust all claims, and de-
mands of all persons agiust said deceased.
Dated July Il, 1891
aug u EMIL BAENSCH Comfy Judge
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

Four young men and women were
drowned at Pewaukee on Sunday last.
They started out with sail boat which
capsized when about so feet from the
shore. Three occupants OF the boat saved
themselves. One young man had two
sisters in the boat. He succeeded in res
cuing one and swan back FOR the second.
But he could not control her. She clasp
ed him about the neck and both were
drowned
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

A GIGANTIC swindle has just been
brought to close in Chicago. A Build
ing & Loan Association was organized
there and agents were sent out to the
several states. In order to rope in as
many victims as possible small loans
were made in various places and then the
funds came pouring in. The money was
not invested nor was it the intention of
the organizers of the scheme to invest it,
When about $4,000 had been received
the secretary decamped taking the greater
part of the money with him. When last
heard from he was in New York city
The President and Vice-President of the
concern were arrested but they claim they
know nothing of the swlndling operations
practiced by the secretary.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
TILE, TILE. TILE.

Tile your gardens tile drain your fields,
drain your low wet swamps, wooden
boxes, decay, tile lasts a lifetime, open
bitches fill up, are nuisance when run.
ming machinery. We have made arrange
ments with the Northwestern Sewer Pipe
Co of Milwaukee, and will keep on hand
drain tile OF every size. Well tubing,
tubing for road culverts, of any size re-
CURED which We shall sell at very low
rates. Please call and examine, and get
prices.
Manitowoc, Nov. 10, 1890.
tt SMALLEY MANI. Co,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
CHICAGOSTORF

Just received fall line of Mems Boys
and Children's clothing. Gents Chill
dren's and Ladies' Underwear, Shawls
Winter Shawls, Linen Goods &c. BE
sure and save money, we have marked
our goods at rock bottom prices. You
will surely save money by buying at the
Chicago Store near the Express Office on
North Eighth st. Boys Suits 81 and
up, Mems Suits So and up. Ladies fine
Gray Wooden Shirts from 75c and up
Mems all kinds at same price. Mems
fine Merino shirts white from Soc up.
CHICAGO STORE OR CHEAP JOHN.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
First publication Aug. 10. 1917

First publication Aug. 10. 1891 J No. rs
IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES COUNTY COURT.
L In the matter of the estate of Ava Smith
deceased.
TO all whom it may concern: Letters of adj
ministration on said estate having been issued
20 Catherine Smith on the 9Th day of August A.
d.. 1891, aud SIX months from and after said day
being allowed and limited for creditors to pre-
sent their claims for examination and allowance.
notice j. hereby given that the undersigned will
the first tuesdays of October and December
1891 January 1892 and on the last day of the time
so limited at the probate office in the city of
ManitowOc III said county, receive examine ana
adjust all claims. ard demands of all persons
against said deceased.
Dated Aug. Sth 1891.
EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge.
Nash 4 Nash, Attys. sep 10
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

BISMARCK seems to be plucking up
little courage from the reported i'll condi-
ton OF the young emperor, and criticises
the administration with more freedom
than was his wont after the emperor adj
monished him to hold his peace. Arbit
rary as William is lie IS more democratic
than the retired chancellor
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice IS hereby given, that sealed bids will be
received for the Improvement of Thirteenth
street between Marshall street and Hamilton
streetin the city of Manitowoc, according to
clty clerk of the city of Manitowoc, until Satur-
day August 18th, 1891, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon at which time the Board of Public Works
said bids. Such bids must be made on printed
forms of contract with suretes in double the
amount of such bid and no bid will be consider
ed unless accompanied by contract duly exc
cuted with suretles as prescribed by such form.
Such forms or contract Will be furnished on APP
pication by the city clerk of said city to all per-
sons desiring TO bid.i
BY order of the Board of Public Works
Dated July 30. 1891
A1rrIrr-T RIrc
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

GEORGE WASHINGTON PRATT OF Osh-
kosh is credited with desire to succeed
Uncle Philetus in the United States SEN
ate. The Oshkosh Times will now have
another opportunity of telling what an
all around buster Ct. w. p. is.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

First publication July 80, 1917 No. 10
I n NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COUNTY COURT.
1 In the matter of theestate of Thomas S. King
deceased
On reading and filing the petition of James
Hickey, surety of the admst of the estate of said
deceased, for the adjustment and allowance of
her administration account land the assignment
OF the residue of said estate 70 such other per-
sons as are by law entitled to the same:
1t Is ordered, that said account be examined,
adjusted and allowed at special term of said
conrt to be held at the Office of the county judge
in the city of Manitowoc in said county. on Tues
day, the 18th day of August, A. d., 1891.
1t Is further ordered, that upon the adjustment
and allowance of such account by this court as
aforesaid, the residue of said estate be, by
the further order and Judgment of this court,
assigned TO such persons as are by law entitled
to the same.
1t is further ordered, that notice of the time
and place of examination and allowance of such
account, and of the residue of said estate be
given to all persons interested, by publication of
this order for three successive weeks. before said
day, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper
printed and published at the city Manitowoc and
State of Wisconsin.
Dated, July 2Sth. a. D., 1891.
BY the Court,
aug21 EMIL RAENSCH County ,IudoA
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

REPUBLICAN papers are authority for
the statement that General Bragg will be
a candidate for the o. S. senatorship
should the democrats carry the legisla-
ture In 1892. No doubt the propriety of
the proceeding suggested its possibility.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

THE Journal asks whether The Sentinel
objects Ito Supt. Wells receiving the
same compensation his predecessors en-
joyed?' The Sentinel may retort by ask
ing whether The Journal objects to
Treasurer Runners receiving the same
compensation his predecessors enjoyed?
Why should not Wells be honest as well
as Hunnerp
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
ten efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW YORK, ny.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

FRANCE and Russia have now formed
an alliance. This was no doubt brought
about because of the alliance between
Germany, Austria and Italy, movement
which excited the jealousy OF the two
powers which have now united for self
protection. These alliances demonstrate
that continuance of peace in Europe is
very precarious
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

DILLON has concluded not to join
either of the Irish factions. If other pro-
minent Irishmen would simply ignore
the factional question entirely and work
solely for the Irish cause the charac-
ter of the Irish people for sober judgment
and judicious action would be greatly
enhanced.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
WOOD WANTED.

The undersigned will receive sealed
proposals up to August LIST, 1891 to fur
nish 40 cords of dry maple wood and 40
cords OF green maple wood, 20 cords to
be delivered by Nov 30 next, 90 cords by
Jan. LIST 1892 and 40 cords green wood
any time during January 1892
LOUIS G.. SENGLAUB.
County Clerk
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

THE undersigned of the town of Gibson
arm is in nice location and is we'll i'm
Proved can raise all kinds of grain; good
buildings and plenty of water. One and
half mile west of Larrabee postoifice,
on the Green Bay and Two Rivers road.
Mrs. JOHN JOHNSON.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

[First publication Aug. 10, 1891 Ne. IL
STATE OF WISCONSlN-IN PROBATE MANI
~ Towoo COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of William Meineke.
deceased.
On reading and filing the peti lion of Charles
MeIneke, adminisrator of the estate of said de-
ceased for the adjustment and allowance of his
administration account land the assignment OF
the residue of said estate to such other persons
as are by law entitled to the same):
1t Is ord. red that said account be examined
adjusted and allowed at general term of said
court to be held at the Office of the county Judge
IN the city Of Manitosoc, in said county, On
Tuesday the eighth day of September A. d. 1891
1t is further ordered, that upon the adjustment
and allowance of such account by tins court as
aforesaid, the residue of said estate be. by the
further order and judgment of this court assign
ed to such persons az are by law entitled to the
same
1t is further ordered, that notice of the ims-
and place of examination and allowance of such.
account and of the assignment of the residue of
said est ate be given to all persons interested by,
publication of this order for three successive,
weeks, before said day, in the Manitowoc Pilot.
weekly newspaper printed and published at the,
city of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin.
Dated July 3lst, A. D., 1891.
BY the Court
seps EMIL BAENSCH, County ,Judoe
Schmitz & kirwap Attys. se.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
First publication July 30, 1891

First publication July 30, 1891. No IL
STATE OF WISCONSIN-CoUSTY COURT FOR
y MAN1owoo COUNTY. IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate of Thrond Nelson
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Marien
Nelson of the town of Liberty IN said county
representing among other things that Thrond
Nelson an inhabitant of said county IN the sth
day of uly. A. ID. 1891 at said county died intes-
tate. leaving estate to be administered. and that
the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased
and praying that administration of said estate be
TO Riley Olson granted.
Ii is ordered that said petition be heard at a
special term of said county court. to be held on
Tuesday, the 18th day of August, A. d.. 1891 at
10 o'clock A, NJ. at the Office of tae county Judge
In the city of Manitowoc, said county.
Orde red further, that notice of the time and
place so appointed be given TO all persons inter-
ested by publication hereof for three vi eks sue
cessively prior to SAID day of hearing in the Man.
I.owoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at
Manitoxoc IN said county.
Dated at Manitowo the 9th day ofJaly a. D.
1881. by the Court.
aug "a EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge
Markham 4 Markham. Attys.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
Notice of Assessment Of Bene Fl is.

Notice is hereby given that a final determine
ton has been had by the board of aldermen of the
city OF Manitowoc, Of the benefits to be assessed
to the several parcels tracts lots real estate
abutting ON the proposed improvement of Thir-
teenth street between Marshall street and Hamil-
ton street In said city, and any of any such
parcels or lots land VINO feels himself aggriev-
ed by reason thereof, may within twenty days after
the date OF such determination to-wit: the end
day of July 1851 appeal theIefrom, or be there
after forever barred.
Dated July ga, 1891.
ARTHUR REICEERT- Citv Clerk
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
fFirst nuhIication Inlu % 1sa, I. ~

First publication July %, 1s9i) No =,
PROBATE-MANlTowooC COUNTY CoURT
l. In the matter Of the estate of Matbea Mictal
son. deceased mel
To all whom it may concern: Letters of ell
minlstration on said estate having been issued
TO Andrew Nicholson on the l4th day of JuIy
d., 1891, and SIX months from and after sad Ia,
being allowed and limited for creditors 70 nre
sent their claims for examination and alIowance
notice is hereby given the undersigned will
uary lss, at the probate Office iu the city of Man
itowoc In said county. receive, examine and ad-
Just all claims, and demands of all persons
against said deceased.
Dated July IA. 1892
aug ~ EMIL BAENSCH, County judge
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

NOTWITHSTANDING all denials it is GER
tain that the health of the German EN-
peror is In precarious condition. He is
troubled with rheumatism which the ply
sicians are fearful may reach the heart.
His ear likewise causes him considerable
uneasiness. He is hard patient to man
age as he wants to be up and doing some
thing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given, that scaled bids will be
received for the IN provement IF Marshall street
between Thirteenth street and Fourteenth street.
in the city of Manitowoc. according 10 plans and
of the city of SlanltOwoc until Saturday. August
18TH 1891, at 10 O'Clock III the forenoon at which
time the Board of Public Works will meet at the
city Offices to open ard consider said bids, Such
bids must be made printed forms OF contract
with suraties III double the amount of such bid
and no bud will be considered unless accompani-
ed by contract dGly executed with sureties as
prescribed 10y such form. Such forms of con-
tract Will be furnished application by the
city clerk of said city to all persons desiring to
bid.
BY order OF the Boar1 Of Public Works.
Dated July 20. 1871.
ARTuUR RRICuFRr Clerk
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13
Notice of Assessment of Benefits,

Notice is hereby given that final determine
tlon has been made by the Board of Aldermen of
the city of Manitowoc of the benefits to be as
sessed to the several parcels tracts lots of real
estate abutt1ng on the proposed Improvement of
18th street between Madison and Columbus
streets IN SAID city, and any owner of any such
parcels or lots of land who feels himself ag,I1ev-
ed by reason thereof, may within twenty days
after the date of such determination to-wit: the
22nd day of July 1891, appeal there FROM or to be
thereafter forever barred
Dated July 30, 1891,
ARTHUR REICHERT, City Clerk.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

ATTORNEY GENERAL O'CoNNoR keeps
hammering away at the ex-state treasur-
ers. Harshaw and his bondsmen have
asked that the cases be tried by the Win
nebago county court as all the defend
ants, with the exception of kellogg, live
in that county. 1t is evident that Har-
shaw intends to fight.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

FRED DOUGLAS has resigned the posi-
tion of minister to Hayti. He has not
been successful as diplomat and his
resignation may be accepted as an ac-
acknowledgement of failure.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

EVERY stockralsing or Dairy Farmer
in Manitowoc county should call and ex-
manufactured by us, it will be sold for
purpose of introduction at the low price
of $500. No farm should be without one.
SMALLEY MFG Co.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

JUDGE BLoDGETT of Chicago, although
20 years old and entitled to retire on
pension OF $1,000 per year refuses to give
up work. The spectacle OF man in the
United States refusing pension is such
a rare ope that Judge Biodgett's action
is made the subject of many newspaper
editorials.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-13

1T is said that the resignation of Quay
al Dudley from the NATIONAL republican
committee was not due to q purpose
on their part to work against the nomi-
tion and for Baine's. 1t need not be
hard matter to believe this. There need
be no work done to secure Blaine's nomi-
nation over any other republican. All
that is necessary is his consent.