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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

Coming upon the heels of the Holmes
insurance swindles the Fraker case in
Kansas City calls public attention to u
comparatively new form of fraud which
has in it great possibilities. DIR. Fraker
of Kansas City was insured for about
$4,000. Two years ago he accidentally
tumbled into the Missouri one after
noon while drunk and had narrow es-
cape from drowning. Finally he sue
ceeded in clambering out of the water
and spent the next day in sleeping off
his debauch. The first newspaper he
saw contained an account Of his death
by drowning. This prompted him to
remain in SecluSiOn until his beneficiar-
les should secure the insurance money
on his life. He came to Chicago, went
to Milwaukee, and later, under an as
sumed name, has been living in log
ging camp in northern Wisconsin.
Fraker's relatives recently brought suit
for the insurance money, and after car
rying the case up to the higher courts
obtained a judgment for the full
amount The insurance companies Of
fered rewards aggregating $4,000 for
proof that Fraker was still living. The
accidental discovery of the missing man
was made in time to prevent the court
judgment from being satisfied Now
the news comes from Kansas City that
Fraker cannot be punished, as he has
not received a cent of money fraudu-
lently, nor has he made any demand
for insurance money, nor obtained
case
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
He STOLE MILK.
Jack Avoided Detection for -
Long Time.

Long Time. very
The milkman who supplied D.,
field, N. J., families living in the IVY
borhood of Lawrence and ~,
streets, is happier than he was . ~ NV
ago. His customers suspected t =,
that he was giving them short messn aea
Although he put in an extra Gill as s
evidence Of good faith, there w,s ~ s' az
a deficiency in many of the tin nails - su4
were set out on the front stoona 'l
night to await his coming in tho ~. At
morning.
The police We're asked to find ONT w.,
was rushing the lacteal growler Th wy
tried to do so, but they failed. faS
mornings ago the culprit was dsoo'
cred. The reader might surmise hv W.
appearance Of his mouth and ton,n W.
conspicuous in the picture that ho ha
a capacity for milk in large quapti,iaa
He is big Newfoundland dog aSs
he belongs to Mrs. Moffatt, who ,ir,s
in Harlow street Mrs. Moffott WY
looking out of the window early in Il.
morning, when she saw Jack hidinc y,
hind clumb of bushes and with mas,
interesting expression watching t,,
milkman filling the tin pail on IN,
stoop of the Rev. Mr. Winan's hor,o
When the milkman left Jack tro,a,
over to the stoop, picked up the nan
with his teeth, carried it a short ds
lance, set it down, took off the lid ANA
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

The telegraph brings the interesting
Information that while Miss Consuelo
Vanderbilt has not yet succeeded in
landing the Duke of Marlborough, her
cousin, Gertrude Vanderbilt, is engag-
ed to marry Nose Tyler We have heard
the name Moses before, but we do not
recall this particular one. However,
hurrah for Nose, anyway! 1t is said
that he is mere American whose
only claim to distinction is the fact that
he holds the polo championship. Well,
what more could be desired?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
How EsGu1naux Count.

The Esquimaux count their fingers
one two, three, four, five. Above five
and up to ten they use the second hand:
thus, six IS 1.-The first finger of the
other hand" Above ten, they employ
the toes. Thirteen, for instance. is
three toes upon the one foot" and
eighteen three toes on the second
foot" Twenty they describe as a
whole man." They seldom go farther
than this, but they can do SO if necas-
sary. For example, they express TWEEN
ty-two by saying. two ON the second
man," thirty-seven by two toes on the
second mans foot;'' forty is 1.-THE whole
Of a second man" According to DR..
hansen they cannot, or at least do not.
count beyond 100, which is 1.-THE whole
of the fifth man.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
A BIT OF STRING.
Vain Quest of Man Who Stares at
the Shoes Young Women Wear.

the Shoes Dung omen WSdH'
evil you not let me tie that for your"
It was the way he said 1.-THE quiet
tone Of his voice, the polite manner OF
lifting his hat, the honest look In his
eyes. She could not decline the favor.
Indeed, he did not give her time to do
so. but with that chivalry that Is
combination Of boldness and gentleness
he leaned down to tie her shoestring.
She had paused on busy street ana
set her foot up on the stone block IN
front of a store door. There was vex-
ed expression on her pretty face, but
when this gallant anticipated her ac-
ton she laughed right merrily. The
shoestring had not only become united,
but was lost. Diving into one of his
trousers pockets he produced a bit OF
white string, with which he deftly laced
her low-cut tan, remarking: There, l
guess that will do until you get home .
.'No 1 shall wear it if you will allow
me; you are altogether too good to be
forgotten immediately she said CO.
quettishly; and before he could recover
from the fattery, before he could TX
her in his mind so he would know her
again, she was gone, become indistln-
guishable in group that separated and
dissolved at the street corner.
And, maidens fair, if you should meet
the hero of this story and he should
stare-as he certainly Would-hrst at
your feet. then at your faces, with a
look grown old in longing, do not feel
offended. He is harmless lunatic, and
the simple burden of his madness, the
melancholy burden Of his murmurlng
as he pursues his fruitless quest is, "A
bit of string" and nothing more.-Cln-
cinnati Tribune.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
Exceeding HIS Instructions,

The curtain had risen on the third act
and the momentary hush that preceded
the resumption of the performance OF
the stage was broken by stentorian
voice from the rear of the auditorium:
us DR.. Higginspiker in the house: 2,
A tall, heavily whiskered man occu-
plying front seat rose up.
eff DR.. Higginspiker is in the house :
resumed the stentorian voice, che told
me was to come here and call him out
at 10 o'clock"
Whereupon DR.. Higginspiker, looking
very red. picked up his hat and cane
and walked down the aisle amid loud
Tribune
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

San Francisco has good reason to be
alarmed by the reports of cholera in
Japan and Honolulu, and has wisely
determined to clean Chinatown and, if
necessary, to quarantine it's dirty deni-
zens 1t would be of immeasureable
advantage to the city if it would cut this
poison-exuding ulcer out of it's breast
and cauterize the place it occupied
and not only to San Francisco. China
town is a menace to the entire country.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

when the mower is drawn backward
the cutting mechanism being then mop
erative. In each of the side pieces $50
horizontal depression or well hayll'
near it's center an opening.
The shaft of the cutter is journaledh
the inner walls of the wells, and On the
shaft are spiders which carry the sllil
cutting knives, extending from the ID
ner face Of one side piece to the lnna
face of the other side piece, the KNIVES
being thus protected from obstacles u
the sides of the machine and addptadp
cut a swath of nearly its full width
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
An Adventurous Fellow.

A young man named Bennett n'' ;, =
his bicycle to profitable use ID ll' ri ~.
tralian gold fields by establishes VI;
it a postal route between Coois'- :,
the center of the mining district q,
Dundos, which is two hundred 4
eighty miles away. Strapped " ~
wheel is small letter-boX. IL W. 20
he carries letters between the y. ~
towns for a shilling a piece anu IN
grams for five shillings, nlahlns
round trip a week. A reVo,v'n .or
sharp knife, and a water Dotue '
prise the rest of the outfit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

The London Sun says: "MaX Edel, a
German bacteriologist, recently took
bath and then examined the water for
microbes. He found that it contained
$3.50, 100000 With this record star
ing him in the face we believe Max
would be justified in taking at least one
more bath this year.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

Miss Innersent-You say you object
to Charles because he is too much in
the swim? Her Father-Most decided
". Miss Innersent-But, papa, l am
sure he would give up bathing alto
gether If he knew.-Boston Courier.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

A e-hundred-pound woman in
Williamsburg, n. Y, tried to shuttle off
her mortal coil the other day with the
aid of a knife, but it's blade was only
five inches long, and it failed to pene-
trate her adipose tissue to sufficient
depth. She still lives and is recover
ing. This shows how necessary it is, in
any great undertaking, to train down
to it properly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

A number of striking Indians who
were making hay for Minnesota farm
Gr threatened to scalp the farmer if he
did not pay them their wages. The ten
1ency Of the red man to split hairs over
lnconsequential differences like this is
what retards the solution of the Indian
lr0hlpm
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

drank nearly all the milk. Then he MT
on the lid and carried the pail back "A
the stoop. Mrs. Moffatt told the CLERGY.
mans family about it, and soon The
neighbors and the milkman all knew
about the milk drinker.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
A NEW EYE-SHAOE.

It May Be Readily and Convenient"
Attached t. the Spectacle Franc
The accompanying Illustration snow
a device recently invented by dad
out West. by which the incon7en''".
of the ordinary eyeshade is done aS"
with.
The shade is made of light, fleAI"'
ma tarial. and is curved to fit the i"V
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

New York is to open a school of pistol
practice for the benefit of the police.
In the meantime, until it is established,
the policeman as usual will practice on
the citizens
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

Mrs. Willie K Vanderbilt receives
only $35O,OOO alimony year. A few
more balls like her recent Newport per-
Torrance and she may have to end her
social season by patronizing three balls
simultaneously.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

The grammar class was on the floor
in the sentence I love YOU what is
the mood of the verb?' asked the teach
er. sentimental mood replied one Of
the larger girls, who had spent most of
the summer at the sea shore.-Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

It now appears that the principal OPP
position to the Worlds Fair in Paris
comes from the provinces. They take
the position that the fair will only glori-
fy Paris at their expense. Lyons and
Nancy led off in the opposition, and
other cities are preparing to follow the
lead and make formal protest. From
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

"For the life of me cannot see why
people think it so comical thing for
a man to get married" complained the
young man who was on his bridal tour.
Nor me, neither" remarked the pas
senger with the white whiskers. can
may state furder that / been marrit
twelve years. '-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

We are not surprised to learn that
Chinaman of the name of Lin Ching
was run out Of a Mississippi county
last week. His name sounded like a
deliberate insult.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
putt work and it required, moreover, the
Bes 'eging Towers.

In order to get directly at the defend
ers on the walls besieging towers were
constructed. On the different stories
of these towers soldiers were placed
who directly attacked the towns de-
tenders. By means of bridges the enc
my could cross over to the walls them
selves and engage in hand-to-hand fight
ing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

Susan B. Anthony's announcement
that she intends hereafter to stay at
home is another indication that she
isn't such a new woman as she used to
no
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

When there are so many easier ways
of dying it is painful to see misguided
persons deliberately choose the carbol-
ic acid method
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

Some people who pass in their checks
do not find much to their credit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

Employed in the Past.
For some years past such skill and
deadly ingenuity has been displayed in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

head Of the wearer. 1t may be re"''I:
attached to the frame of the sloe''' .,,s
by means of wires provided loI ~
purpose.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26

A girl can have more fun dreaming
Of an impossibility than man has with
the money in his pocket.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
THE CATAIUIT

rounded by a lofty wall, which, in turn
was rendered doubly secure by deep
trench. SO long as the wall could be
kept intact. or rather so long as the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
OLD WAR MACHINES.
USED BY WARRIORS
IN ANCIENT TIMES.

Quaint and Rude Instruments of War
-Besieging Towns with Rams, Cata-
puts and Ba11istR-HOw the Rude
Machines We're Used.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
A BEsIEGING TOWER,

A BESIEGING TOWER.
Each story bore soldiers and at the top of the
wal bridge was let down, by means of which
conflict with the besifged. Below is seen a
battering ram with which breaches were made
in walls.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-26
AGED RULER OF GREAT EMPIRE.

Francis
Ascen the Throne Forty-s wen YearsA
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13
SDcciInen Cases.

$. II. Clifford. New Eassel. Wis.,.
was troubled with neuralgia and
rllpuma tisnl. his stomach was dis
ordered, his liver was affected to IN
alarming degree, appetite fell away,
and he was terribly reduced In flesh
and strength. Three bottles Of Elec-
trio Bitters cured aim. .. -"
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill 3,
had a running sore on hiS leg OF eight
years standing. Used three bottles
Of Electric Bitters and seven boxes
of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. and HE leg
Is sound and well. John Spe, ker,
CatAwba. o., had five large fever
sores ON his leg. doctors said he was
incu. able. .'ne bottle Electric Bit
ters and one box Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured hinn entirely. Sold ut L.
D. Browns drug store.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

The settlers OF Elm Dale, as well
as other, parts Of the county, are
we'll pleased with the prices the
railroad company ia paying for ties
this year, and will haul ~ large
number to Royalton and Swanvtlle.
The local market which the. West
side railroad il to supply has nOcyet
brought them hoped for benefits.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13
Hoods Pills f maod n' assapaliil.. ": s,s.

w. {. Spu,tswOud. who for u
number ui Yeats travelled over this
territory as agent iOr .jaDneV, Sem
pie 4 Co., u Minneapolis hardware
firm, was in the city renewing old
acquaintance Tuesday. Mr.. SpOtts-
wood Ia now employed in the house.
hut IL taking the place for one trip
OF J. g.. LauX. the regular travelling
salesman, who IL on the sick list.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

Maj. Jones, VIII" has charge of the
government reservoir system an the
upper Mississippi. Wits in Little
Fails Friday looking over the river
improvements at this place. His re-
ports to the department inclule
some information about the river ut
all it's points in his district. The
large lakes on the upper river have
never before been 50 low az they are
this wear,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

S. F. Staples left on the midnight
train Sunday night Tor Duluth. Mr..
Staples is a witness in suit for
damages against the Duluth, South
Shore & Atlantic railroad, for in.
juries received by hoy who was
run over by q train on that road
about two years ago. This is Mr..
Staples second trip for that pur-
pose and he expects to return in a
few days.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

Clarence Benhum, who stopped III
the city for u few days visit with
friends. resumed his Journey to the
Pacific coast last Friday. Mr..
Benham il going to Try the Cali
furniu climate this winter ON nc
count of poor health and his many
friends her'' hope that it will prove
hrIlrlciui
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

The weather we have been having
Of late IL not very favorable to some
Of the lumber men in this vicinity.
Jones l. Hatcher have been ready to
haul logs for some time, hut are
waiting 70" colder weather to freeze
the lakes So that loads can b. hn uled
over them. They are preparing t"
make ice roads II snow does not
come soon. and X he weather turns
cold enough to make the lakes safe
they will begin hauling at once.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

st. Cloud Times: -. H. Havill,
cashier OF the Merchants National
bank. met with u peculiar accident
Yesterday. While sitting In the bank
leaning hnrk his chair slipped and he
was thrown violently back ward
striking the top "t his head against
a ru!iu.nr. An uglycnt wasintiicted
which hic,l prt'fnsely.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

l. +. Staples has purchased the
Noah Baker property at Randall
ana is enlurginy and rcmOdelinG the
building for use az store. He Will
mix" a speciality OF buying hard.
wood. lumber, piling. wood and
tiex. His rial estate office in Little
Falls will continue open for business.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

AyOung man OF this city made aD-
plication to Clerk of Court SignOr
Monday for marriage license
and was somewhat surprised when
the clerk informed him that on &C.
count Of his not being of age, the aD-
plication would have to be accom-
panied by the consent of his parents.
The young man started after the
necessary paper and 1t is quite prob
able that he is now in possession OF
the requisite authority to unite him
with the young lady Of his choice.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13
HuCklen'S Arnlca SNlVe.

The best suive IN the world for
cuts, bruises, sores. ulcers, salt
rheum. fever sores, letter, chhpped
hands. chilhlnins, rOrns. and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. Ii is guaranteed
20 give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by l.. ID. BROWN.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

The Pine Tree company is pushing
ths work Of making the winter re-
pairs and improvements In their
mills. An edger in the West side mill
IL being m owed to the East side mill,
and q much larger one being placed
in the West side mill. The improve
ments will he practically completed
early in January.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

The Pine Tree Lumber company is
now buying large quantity of oats
for use for feeding the horses that
work in the logging camps and
lumber yards. 1t will require several
thousand bushel to supply them. and
they are buying many directly from
farmers. .+z..- -..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

Roadmaster Nester has q crew Ot
men at work laying Inew steel rails
on the Little Falls & Dakota branch.
New rails will he laid for a distance
Of aboAt eight miles west from this
city this season. 1t will take about
three more weeks to complete the
work, ...=
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

J. E. Hayden left Friday for the
lumber camps on Swan River, not
far from Grand Rapids, where lie
will scale logs during the coming
winter. The logs he scales are some
being put in for the Pine Tree Lum-
Der company and G. A. Smith & Co.,
of MINNEAPOLIS.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

The business men OF TaylOr's Falls
and the farmers of the tributary
country will hold q meeting on Dec.
II for the purpose of making ar
rangements to establish a creamery,
to be conducted ON the cooperative
plan. The people of that section are
taking considerable interest in the
proposed enterprise.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

At the session of the Epts c0pai
church coumcil, 0f the Duluth diocese,
which was held at Brainerd last
week, A. r. Davidson was
elected one OF the trustees, and he
was also appointed one of the solicit
ors to raise funds for the bishops
salary.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

Some public enemy surprised sever
al pullets and a fine leghorn rooster
from the hen roost of Bro. Swanson,
of the Royalton Banner. 1t is easier
for the editor to forgive than it is
to overlook the offense OF the man
who will stop his subscription with
out paying up.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

Mrs. I. E. Staples is now visiting
relatives Mt Fl. Scott, KANSAS. and
will remain there until Mr.. Staples
can get his business affairs dn shape
to leave Little Falls for. the winter.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

C. I. McNalr, manager Of the Hen
nepin Paper mill, returned Tuesday
evening from an extended business
visit to western cities. including Hell
ena and Butte, Mon, and Salt Lake
CITY, Utah.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

MrH. Anna Nicholson, wife 81 Peter
Michelsln.. who lives about five miles
Of thecity, died Wednesday,
afternoon 1T tho age Of 81 years.
The deceased has been suffering from
consumption. and had been sick Tor
more tl,an a year. The remains will
be buried In lakewood cemetery.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

Park Rapids Enterprise: Another
new industry has been established
in town. Frederick Krupat, of Lit
tie Falls, has opened wagon shop
in the old shop on Third street OPP
pOsitc the school house.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

No excuse f"r sleepless nights when
YOU can procure Que Minute Cough
Cure. This will relieve all annoy
.akee, cure the most severe. cough
ana give you restnnd health. Can
you afford t. do without 1t? l.. d.
Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

If suffering with piles, it will in
terest you IT, know that DE Wits
Witch Hazel Salve will cure them.
This medicine is specific for all COM
plants OF this character, and II in
structiuns (Which are simple) are
carried out, cure will result. We
have tested this in nervous eases,
and always with like results. 1t
never fails. L. ID. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-12-13

L. e. McNairy, of this city. who Is
now agent for Il Boston leweiry
house, started out on, the road
Tuesday with Sank Centre as his
first stopping place. He has t'een
enjoying a vacation Of several weeks
with his family. 49,. -u