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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
SEARCHED THE SWAMP.
Armed Posse Of 100 Makes a
Fruitless Expedition on
Sunday.

Waupaca, Wis, Sept 23.-[Speciail-
The farmers who live near the scene of
last weeks train robbery have COM
planned of many depreda atoms the past
two days. Cows have been MIXED, one
or two sheep have been missed, pots toes
have been dug and corn stolen and it
was suspected that some of the bandits
were hiding in the vicinity. Yesterday
morning Sheriff Peterson organized a
party of about 100 armed men and
searched the big swamp near where the
robbery occurred. They also secured the
woods in that locality, but without sue
cess. Not a single clue was obtained.
The sheriff went to Big Falls, village
in the northern part Of the country, yes
terday and brought back man named
Baker. He has been living in the Vicin-
ity of the robbery during the summer
and claimed his name was Finley. He
gained quite little notoriety about three
weeks ago by clipping with the i6-year-
old daughter of james Nancy Of Sheri-
dan, and since then has not been seen.
lie claimed to be carpenter and build
err and worked most of the summer on
house near where the wreck occurred.
When taken in custody he claimed to
know nothing about the robbery and
said he could prove an alibi He was
kept in jail until this morning, when
he was discharged there being no evil
dence to implicate him.
Sheriff Peterson and two officers left
this morning for Plainfeld, village
about twenty miles southwest of this
city, to follow up clue that promises
good returns. The man arrested in New
London Saturday has an examination
this afternoon and he will probably be
discharged, as there is no evidence con-
Meeting him with the crime.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
HAS A BEAR FARM.
Black River Falls Man Who Enjoys
Hunting Wild Animals

Black River Fails, Wis, Sept. 90
Especial. In the dense forest north of
City Point, a small station on the Green
Bay, Winona & st. Paul railroad, lives
a strange specimen of humanity by the
name of Frand Dart. "Oid Frank" as
he is generally known, is a typical from
tier character, who shuns the society
of his fellow men, spending his time
deyising ways and means of catching
bear which abound in the surrounding
forests. Various are his ways of trap
ping bruin and then placing him in an
iron cage which is loaded on a travoy
and with aid of horse is drawn to the
camp and placed i'll a large pen built of
logs among many more of his family.
"OId Frank" is known to have had ten
huge specimens of the black bear in his
pens at 4 single time, paying no more at
tentlon to them than a farmer would to
so many hogs. The revenue derived
from his dangerous occupation nets him
/ handsome return as the bears are sold
to the various shows, many of them
being sent to the Eastern states and
cities The old man says he expects to
end his days in bear fight as he is
now near 70 years old and has had
many narrow escapes in his hazardous
work
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
WON BY AMERICANS.
English Athletes Meet Crushing Def
L

in New York.
The summary of the events at New
| York between the American and British
athletes is as follows:
First event, $50 yard rum. Y. A. O.,
Charles Fitzpatrick and H. s. Lyons; London
Athletic club, Frederick S. Koran and z.
81. Levin fitzpatrick, first; Koran, second;
Lyons third. Levin did not finish. Time,
1853 2-5. This breaks the worlds record.
Second event, 100 yards rum \. A: O.,
Bernard ]. Wefers and John v. Crum; Lon
and and Il. e G. ST Stevens. Wefers frst; Bradley.
fine Time, a. 5u 'nl'
Third event, running high jump-N. Y A.
c., Michael r. Sweeney and A. Warner
Baltazzi London Athletic club, Reginald
Williams and Allan 3. Johnson. NJ T.
Sweeney. feet, first; Baltazzl ana W1il nans
| tied for second place at 5 feet 10 inches;
Johnson, feet inches, third.
Sweeney, after winning the running high
jump made new worlds recofd OF refused lssi
| to jump off the tie for second place with Bal
taxi, and the latter cleared the SUCK !1,. at
feet and was given second place, Williams
getting third.
Fourth event, mile rum. Y. A. c., Thos.
P. Conneff and George W; Orion; London london
record for this distance All, American and
worlds record 4:15 80 held by Conner. Con,
neff first; Orion, second; Lutyens dropped
out, l2o yards from 5d home r1I time 4;lo l-o
Burnard J. Wefers and John V. Crum; Lon
don Athletic club, Gilbert Jordan and Al
| fred r. Downer. Wefers, first; Crum,, sec
| so yards from the start. Time, q 80.
Sixth event putting 16-pound shotoN Y.
A. G., George +. Gray and v. Oryllle
| Only three men entered. English record, 45
| feet u inch; American, A feet, held Dy
| Gray. Gray, first, 43 feet inches; Hickok.
second, ~ feet; Watson, third, 81 feet
| inches.
Seventh event, 100 yards hurdle, 10
lights, 3 feet 6 inches high-N. Y. A. G.,
| Stephen Chase and Ernest III. Cady; London
English record for distance, IS 4-5 seconds.
made by Shaw Chase holds American rec
| ord, Is 3-5 seconds. Chase first; Shaw,
| second; Oakley, third. Cady did not finish;
/ by Is second.
| Eighth event, throwing 16-pound hammer
from a 7-foot circle. without follow--N. 7.
A. c., James S. Mitchell and Harry f.
inches; Cross, second; Robertson, third.
| Ninth event 440 yards rum; Y; A; O.,
Thomas J. Burke and George N. Sands; Lon
| don A. c., w. Fitzherbert and Gilbert Jor-
| dan. English record 481a seconds; American
| 4S34 seconds, made by Lee Meyers in 1881.
third; Sands, fourth. Time, 40 seconds.
Tenth event, running broad jump-EngIish
record, % feet 6h inches; American record
the same. n. 7. A. G., Elwood B. Boss
| lam j. Oakley and Willingford Mendelson-
| Bloss, % feet inches, won; Sheldon. sec
| ond q feet il inches; Oakley, q feet 012
inches, third Mendelson, 10 feet IL inches
| fourth. -
Eleventh event, three mile run-Engiish
+; record 14:24 American record, 14:39. n. Y.
A. c., T. P. Connect, G. kilpatrick; London
neff first; wilkins, second. Won by 100
yards Fitzpatrick and Koran dropped out.
| Time. 1876 Is. wilkins time. 1854 40.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
MARRIAGE NOT A FAILURE.
OcOnomowoc Couple Celebrate The
TMenty-fifth Anniversary

Oconomowoc Couple Celebrate Their
Twenty-fifth Anniversary.
Oconomowoc, Wis, Sept. 24-[Spe,
cial. 1.-The silver wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernst Kuessow on South street last
evening proved to be very enjoyable af-
fair. The grounds were handsomely IL
Illuminated with Chinese lanterns. The
maennerchor favored the party with a
vocal serenade early in the evening,
which was followed by a few numbers
from the Oconomowoc band. Quite a
number of guests from abroad were pres,
ent
The regular term of the municipal court
has been in session for one week, but not
a case has been called as the docket was
bare.
Thursday evening of this week the
friends of the public library will have a
benefit supper at the Jones house. Sup
per will be served at 6:3O p. m.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
GROUND UNDER WHEELS.
La Crosse Man Killed by the Cars at
Bangor.

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. 26.-[special.] i
P. G. Gaynor, a travelling salesman for
Hops Bros. music dealers of this city,
was run into and instantly killed by the
fast mail on the Milwaukee road at Ban
gor this forenoon. Gaynor came here
about four months ago from Chicago
and but little is known about him. He
was about 50 wears of age.
Marinette, Wis. Sept. 26.-TSpecial /
At noon today Freddie Miller died at
the home of ]. B. Dawson on Elm street
The boy was run over this morning at
$50 O'Clock by the Wisconsin & Michi-
gan freight going south. He had caught
a ride and in leaping from car fell I'M
der the wheels. His legs were mangled
horribly and the skin was torn from the
lads Abdomen. He was S years old.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
WILL GO TO BAYFIELD,.
1t is Practically Settled Where the Hatch
cry will be Located.

Madison Wis, Sept. 24.-[special] i
That the new state fish hatchery will go
to Bayfield, is now settled beyond ques-
ton. At the last meeting of the state
fish commission committee was ap-
pointed, consisting Of Commissioners Ho-
gan, Bell and Birge, Secretary Nevin
and State Game Warden James Ellar-
son, to make further investigation of the
dozen or so sites offered for the hatchery.
This committee has prepared it's report,
which will be submitted at a special meet
ing Of the commission next Friday. The
report, it is learned on good authority, is
in favor of Bayfield, and there is no
doubt of its approval by the commission.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
WAUSAU IS CONFIDENT.
RumOr that the Home for Feeble-Minded
will Go There.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 25.-[Special.l-
It is reported about the capitol today
that Wausau has gone to the front in the
race with Marinette and Chippewa Falls
for the Home for the FeebleMinded.
and will have a majority when the board
Of control votes on the matter. The re-
port can be traced to no foundation, how
ever, and Marinette's supporters are con-
fident it is only bluff and that when
the balloting begins Marinette will have
at least three Of the six votes on the first
ballot, and will eventually secure a
majority. The three Marinette men are
said to be Messrs. Guenther Ellsworth
and Heg. the latter being said to have
s'switched' since the last session. Mem
bers of the board say the matter has not
been even considered at the present meet
ing, and will not be until large batch
Of routine work is disposed of.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
Counterfeiter Found Guilty.

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. 25.-[Special.l-
Jesse A. Byard of Monroe county was
convicted of counterfeiting and sentenced
to the house Of correction for three
months.
Robert A. Smith of Minocqua, held on
the same charge, was convicted, but SEN
tence has not yet been pronounced.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
WEIRD STORIES TO TELL.
Two Rivers Residents Claim to Have a
Genuine Haunted House.

Two Rivers Residents Claim to Have
Genuine Haunted House.
Two Rivers, Wis, Sept. 26.-[Special.l
The inhabitants of the northern portion
of the city have strange and weird ghost
stories to tell Of a haunted house. Last
spring a young man committed suicide
on the premises and since that time the
occupants of the house maintain life has
become burden and they have resolved
to vacate. 1t is related that ever since
the tragedy the evenings have been
made melancholy by the apparent moan
assert is the troubled spirit of the de-
parted come back to earth to take ven
geance upon some who through necessity
still abide here
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
Burglars Like Fort Atkinson.

Fort Atkinson, Wis, Sept. 26.-[Spe-
cial. Within the past few days many
robberies have been committed here.
The house Of G. M. Teller was entered
and money taken. A gold watch was
taken from the house of Emil Dexheim-
er and the houses of George A. Pratt
and J. G. Morris were completely ran
sacked from cellar to attic. The boxes
and drawers were broken open and much
jeWelry and many valuables were taken.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
CHOKED TO DEATH.
An Onion Became Lodged i'll a Lafayette
Bows NVindpipe.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Sept. 26.-[Spe-
cial.l An unfortunate accident yester-
day befell the youngest son of Thomas
Raycraft of the town of Lafayette. The
little fellow swallowed an onion and fif-
teen minutes after the father discovered
the condition of his son the boy was a
corpse. His death was caused by stran-
gulation, the onion having become lodged
in the WindDiDe
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
Now Bospital for Green Bay.

Green Bay, Wis, Sept. 26-Lspeeciall.1
last night, the patients, about fifty in
number, having been removed there yes
terday. As soon as they can get, thor
oughiy Strengthened around it is the in
tention to give an informal reception
when the public will be invited to inspect
the new building.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
CRUSHED UNDER HIS WAGON.

Vernon County Farmer Meets with a
Fatal Accident.
Viroqua, Wis, Sept: 20 [Special.l-
Lewis Thompson, q Norwegian farmer
living near Bristow, this county, was
thrown from his wagon last night while
returning from town and killed almost
instantly. His wagon, which was load
ed with lumber, passed over his body
wise crushing his body. He was 50
years old and the father of seven chill
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
Uashburn's New Bank.

Washburn. Wis, Sept. 25.-[Special.]-
The Northern State Bank of Washburn
opened for business this morning. Its
capital stock of $4,000, much of which
is owned by business men here, is fully
paid in and the outlook is good for large
business. NJ A. Spra que is president
and E. Clifford cashier.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
THROWN FROM THE BUGGY.

Three Persons Seriously Injured in "a
Green Bay Accident.
Green Bay, Wis, Sept 25.-[Special.l l.
Peter Jacobsen, accompanied by his
mother and sister, while out driving in the
southern part Of the city. were run into
by another rig driven by turnkey at
the county jail. A wheel was torn from
their buggy and the three were thrown
violently to the ground Jacobsen is seri-
ously injured internally. his mothers
shoulder is dislocated and his sisters
wrist is broken
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
LONG TRIP BY WATER.
Oshkosh Man will Sail Boat to New Or
leans.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 25.-[Special.l-
Daniel Rabbits expects to start soon in
a sailboat from the foot of Waugoo
street, for trip to New Orleans via the
Fox, Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers.
His boat is all ready for the trip and he
favorable wind, north, northeast or
northwest breeze being preferred. He
passes the nights now in the boat, ready
to avail himself Of a propititious wind
The boat he proposes to make the trip
in is sloop rugged sailing craft. She
is 20 feet long, feet beam. 211a feet deep,
and is expected to develop considerable
speed.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
SPECIAL COURSE ARRANGED.
reen Bay Teachers will Have Addition

Green Bay Teachers will Have Addition
al Studies.
Green Bay, Wis, Sept. 26-[Speciall
The teachers of the public schools of
the city, at the suggestion Of Supt. Nc
Mahon, will pursue a course of special
studies iduring the year. The first half
of the year will be devoted to algebra
and physical geometry. Supplemental to
this they will take up line of literary
work, having chosen Dante's Inferno
for their major study, which will be
followed each evening by reading and
discussing the Marble Faun for recrea-
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
SOLD TO A LORD.
Madison Man Sells the Handsome Mare,
Mary Maxim.

Madison Wis, Sept. 24.-[SpeciaL]-
r. B. Ogilvie yesterday sold his hand
some bay mare, Mary Maxim, which took
first prize as roadster at the state fair,
to Lord Polegell, one of the richest and
most influential peers of England, for
Polegell's factor, Andrew Montgomery,
who was at the fair The animal was
shipped by rail last night to Montreal,
whence it will be taken on line steamer
to England The mare is handsome
animal, trotting bred, and is one of a
team Mr.. Ogilvie has driven here. The
team took second prize as roadster at the
fair
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
UNKNOWN MAN MURDERED.

Body Found Under a Brush Pile Near SUI
perior.
West Superior, Wis, Sept. 25.-[spe-
cial. The body of an unknown man
was found this morning near Dedham,
station on the Eastern Minnesota rail
road. fifteen miles south of here. He
had been murdered and the body. was
covered with brush. The coroner is In
yeStigating
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
MISSING FROM HOME.
Menasha Man Goes Fishing and Fails to
Return.

Neenah, Wis, Sept. 25.-[SpeciaL]-
George Haynes a Menasha cooper, has
been missing from his home in that
city since last Saturday morning at 8
by his family. When he left home he
stated he was going to catch some fish
for dinner, but as he subsequently sold
his boat at saloon for $2.25 he evil
IDENTIFY did not go fishing. His wife does
not know what to make of his mysteri-
Gus disappearance but thinks he went
to Fort Atkinson to secure work, having
been out of employment for some time.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
REV. FELIX BORGIA DEAD.
Marshfield Pastor Expires Suddenly O
Apoplexy at His Home.

Apoplexy at His Home.
Marshfeld Wis, Sept. 25.-[Special.l i
Felix J. Borgia. pastor of the NJ. E.
of apoplexy last night. He was detained
from preaching a farewell sermon last
Sunday by feeling indisposed and COM
planned of bad headache The shock
came Tuesday morning when it was sup
posed by the family that he was sleeping.
He came here from Baraboo year ago
The remains will be taken to New Rich
mond for burial. leaving here next Fri
day at 8 a, m.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
NO LIGHT SENTENCE.
Tomahawk Man Gets Six Years for a
Murlerous Assault.

Louis Donerstag, who waylaid and shot
S. 4. Merritt. conductor on the Wiscon-
sin & Chippewa railroad, at Tomahawk
about three weeks ago, was convicted in
the circuit court here yesterday with
shooting with intent to kill and the
Judge gave him six years at Waupun.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
WOULD BE SLOW ELSEWHERE.
Green Bay Cycler Rides Mile at Seymour
in 1881.

Green Bay, Wis, Sept 26-[Special. +
The wheelmen of the city are consider
ably excited today over the accomplish
ment of Will Glass, a young west side
open he was an easy victor in 2:37.
Harry Gilmore of Marinette won the Sec
ond prize and George Schaefer Of Green
Bay third 1t is the first time that any
Green Bay rider has ventured into race.
The feeling on the east side over the vic
tory of the young west slider will culmi-
nate in medal being offered for the
championship of the city.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
FOND DU LAC ROAD RACE.

Many NIUers frOm Ne1EhDOFEHS IOWEIs
Are Entered.
Fond du Lac Wis, Sept. 25.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The bicycle road race which is be-
ing run this afternoon over nine and a
half mile course is attracting a large
number Of bicycle enthusiasts from
here as well as a number from Osh-
kosh and neighboring cities. The wealth
er in fine and good time is expected, as
some of the best riders of the city have
entered. The first rider left the club
rooms at $3.50 Q. m.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
PICKED A LOADED SHELL.
Poynette Man will Probably Lose His
Hand as Result.

Poynette, Wis, Sept. 25.-[SpeciaL1-
H. NJ Oviatt of this place was seriously
injured yesterday. He was picking at
a loaded shell which had failed to ex-
plode while he was shooting at mark.
when if exploded badly decorating his
left hand, splitting the little finger off
almost to the wrist and blowing a ring
off his finger. He was taken at once
to his home where Dr. Binnie dressed
the WnulG
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
GRATING FROG SKIN.
Effort to Replace the Cuticle on Rev. MIR.
Favil1e's Hands.

Favil1e's Hands.
Appleton, Wis, Sept 26.-[Speciall i
The experiment was made today of graft.
ing frog skin onto the hands and wrists
of the Rev John Faville. who was so
badly burned recently The object is
to encourage the healing process. The
frog skin will be absorbed and replaced
by natural skin if the experiment proves
successful and will not remain as in the
case of grating human skin. 1t is inn
possible to determine yet whether the
burns will result in permanent injury to
the hands
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
VILLAGE CHARTER DESIRED.
The Town of Black Earth Wants to be In
tod

Madison, Wis, Sept. 25.-[Specia!.l j
The proceedings for the Incorporation
of Black Earth as village will come
up before Judge Siebecker III the cir
cult court for hearing next Tuesday. The
proceedings were first begun last spring,
but they proved defective through the
error of q printer and new start was
voocacSopv
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
FEED PIPE BLEW OUT.
Two Men Sca1ded in the Starch Factory az
GranfShurp

Grantsburg, Wis, Sept. 26.-[Special:l
The steam feed pipe at the Starch
factory blew out last night, slightly
scalding two men. No further damage
vx-ac done
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-09-30
EMBEzzLED MONEY ORDERS.
Assistant Postmaster Huckbody of Eagle
Found Guilty.

La Crosse, Wis, Sept 25.-[Special.]-
Charles Huckbody, assistant postmaster
at Eagle, Villas county, was today found
guilty of embezzling money order funds.
Sentence has not yet been pronounced.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-07-18
Pierccsx Victims

Yankton, 5. D., July iG.-The new
electric light plant. the Bloomfield
mill of Bloomfield, Neb., and all the
real property Of ]. r. NJ. Pierce passed
into the hands of his English creditors
to-day, who invested $4,000 in cash
to obtain possession. The electric
light plant alone is valued at S450,0OO,
and has not yet been started up. The
aggregate value of the property thus
secured is $500. OO0. The representa-
tiyes of the creditors started for Eng
land to-day to perfect the plans for
building the Norfolk & Yankton rail-
road and the bridge across the Mis-
souri, at this city. AS near as can be-
ascertained these creditors were
Pierce's victims 10 the extent of 81
000,0 600, n large share of which they
will recover by completing his IN
finished enterprises.