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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
ROASTED HORSE FLESH.
Fire Destroys the Large Barns Of
the West Bend Lumber
COmDanV.

West Bend, Wis, Sept. 2S.-[Special.l
Fire last night destroyed the barn on
the premises of the West Bend Lumber
company. The horses, double carriage,
cutter and a lot of hay and oats were de-
voured by the flames. Fortunately there
was no wind or the lumber yard and the
Silbersehn Manufacturing company
plant would have been in danger. The
loss which will probably reach 5000 is
partially covered by insurance. 1t is
thought that tramps set fire to the barn.
Mayhem, Wis, Sept. 2S.-[Special.] J.
Saturday night Peter Metchan's barn
and grain contents burned to the ground.
The loss is $4,000; insurance on barn $500
and the same amount on the grain.
Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 2S.-[Special.] Il
Early this morning fire was discovered
in the central tower of the new ST.
Johns Catholic church on the south
side. The flames were extinguished but
not before the forty-foot tower had been
consumed and the building badly dam
aged. The loss is estimated at $4,000,
which will fall on the contractors, Ray
croft & Gill, who were building the edi-
flee. The fire was evidently of incen-
diary origin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
A PIONEER GONE.
Noel Lafond Passes Away Suddenly at
Two Rivers.

Two Rivers, Wis, Oct. l. Especial. T.
Noel Lafond, one of the pioneer resi-
dents of this city, was buried from the
Catholic church this morning. Mr.. La
ago and came here in 1849 to engage in
the fishing industry, with which he was
closely identified until about ten years
ago, when his advancing age compelled
him to relinquish all employment. He
leaves a number of grown-up sons and
daughters.
Stevens Point, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Special.1
Mrs. Cornelia M. Benson, who has re-
sided in the town of Stockton for the
past forty-two years, died at her home
last Tuesday after an illness extending
over one year, of cancer of the stom-
ach. The deceased was born in Oneida
county, n. Y, sixty-four years ago, her
husband dying in 1870 She leaves two
children, Mrs Newman and Frank Ben
son. both of Stockton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
FRENCH FOUND GUILTY.
Jury Returns Verdict In the Sec
ond Degree at Ash
land.

Ashland, Wis, Sept. 29.-[Speciall-
The long drawn out French murder case
was brought to a close this morning. The
jury brough in verdict of murder in
the second degreee, after having been
out since Saturday night, nearly thirty
six hours.
French has had eight trials altogether
and made a speech of over an heur this
morning, claiming that he had not had
a fair chance and that he had some let
tiers he wanted introduced in evidence,
but was refused. The trials have cost
the county upwards of $4,000 and it is
thought this will be the last Judge Par
ish sentenced him to sixteen years in
state prison, one year less than his
former sentence.
The trial has been one of the most noted
murder cases in the state, having been
before the supreme court twice. The
murder of Gavin M. Steel by French oc-
Cured in March, 1891.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
HE WAS TIRED OF LIVING.
An Unknown Man Tries to End His Life
at Rhinelander.

RhineIander, Wis, Sept 29ISpecial. ]
A man who will not give his name was
found with his head upon the rails near
the $500" depot awaiting the approach
of freight train which was being
backed onto a siding. He was taken
from his perilous position by force and
the wheels A policeman was notified
and with his assistance the man was re-
moved to the county jail. He came here
from Ashland and has been here two
days. He is a stonecutter by trade and
says his horne is in Green Bay. He said
ment anywhere and that he wanted to
die and end it all. He is a German
about 35 years DID, has been in this
country fifteen years and worked at
Parrish, small station south Of this
city when last employed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
ACCEPTED THE BID.
MenasIla Council Favors the Erection of
q New Bridge.

Menasha, Wis. Sept. 3O.-[SpeciaI.l-
The Menasha common council met last
evening. The bridge committee recon-
mended that the bid of the Chicago
Bridge and Iron company be accepted,
their bid being $4,000. The report of
the committee was adopted. The coun-
cd is not prepared TO enter into a con-
tract TO build a bridge at present and no
action was taken that would bind the
city into a contract with the above com
pany. A motion was carried instructing
the city attorney to draw up an ordi-
nance adopting certain sections of the
general charter whereby public improve
ments and appropriations could be made
by the council without submitting the
question to a vote of the people. A mo-
ton was carried to call mass meeting
of citizens for next Monday night. Mat
ter of adjusting the sewer assessments
on the avenue and Washington street
was laid over until the next meeting.
a protest was read from property owners
on Appleton and Racine streets against
making improvements on streets at the
expense of property owners.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
GOOD TEMPLkRS ADJOURN.
William s. Kellogg of GAINESVILLE Elected
district Chief TempIar.

William S. Kellogg of GAINESVILLE Elected
Dastrict Chief Temp1ar.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Sept. 3O.-[SpeciaL]-
The Sixth district convention of the
Good Templars will close tonight with
an address by w. III. Clark, grand chief
tempiar. At last nights session the fol-
lowing officers were elected: D. G. T.,
William s. Kellogg, GAINESVILLE; D. c.,
", G. Kildow, .Janesville; D. V. T.,
Ora 1requoner. Monticello; D. S. ]. T.,
Elna Smock, Monroe; D. E. S., e. d.
Coon, Milton Junction; d. secretary, 1.
p. Hinkley, Milton Junction; D. S., r.
Miller, Twin Grove; d. g.. Mary Pas
cve, Monticello; d. NJ, John Gates, Be-
toit. ID. d. NJ, Ina T. Ames, Clinton;
y. c., J, T.. Cleghorn, Clinton; D. A.
s.. Frank Schrader, Twin Grove; district
messenger, Gertie earle. Albany; repre-
sentatives to the grand lodge, Rev. J. F.
Carrie, Albany; alternate, George Han
sen, GAINESVILLE. Seven new lodges and
one temple have been organized during
the past year and the order is in a -four
iShng condition.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
MORE DANGER FROM FIRES.
Suburbs of West Superior Threatened
will, noSfrucfiOn

Suburbs of West Superior Threatened
with Destruction.
West Superior, Wis, Sept. 29.-[Spe-
cial FOREST fires under an adverse
wind died down this morning, but this
afternoon more danger is reported in
this vicinity The city fire departments
were withdrawn from the village of
Itasca early this morning, after saving
that suburb when the fires had APP
preached within 200 feet of the dwell
ings.
The Eastern Minnesota road was Grip
pied last night by the burning of thirty
two feet of bridge over the Nemadji riv-
err, eight miles south. Repairs were
made and traffic delayed but six hours.
Word was received this afternoon that
the logging dump Of the T. Allen Log
ging company, ten miles up the st. Louis
river was in danger.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
WISCONSIN INSPECTION STANDS.
Such at Least is the Superior Board
Present Plan.

Such at Least is the Superior Boards
Present Plan.
West Superior, Wis. Sept 26.-[Spe-
cial. THE hackers of Wisconsin inspec-
ton thoroughly intend that it shall stay;
at least such is the present outlook. The
members of the board of trade have met
and the question of finances being raised,
those present subscribed to guarantee
fund of $4,000 which will be used if nee
essary in the payment of the salaries of
the Wisconsin inspectors and weighers.
The Daisy Milling company has sent its
wheat buyer, George SALISBURY, to Sand
stone, Mimi, to secure there what wheat
is necessary to that mill for milling
purposes.
Whether or not the mills have right
to employ Minnesota inspectors and
weighmasters in their plants is ques-
ton, but until the board of trade can
give them wheat enough for themselves
there will probably be no objections
raised, as it is not thought to be policy
to interfere with the running Of Superior
Touring mills
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
l. o. &. T. CONVENTION.
Omcers for the Eighth District Elected mt
the Marshall Meeting.

Marshall, Wis.,, Sept. 26.-[Special. !
The annual session of the Eighth District
lodge, Independent Order of Good Temp
lars, was held at Marshall Thursday and
Friday. Officers were elected as follows:
D. G. T., Thomas L. Pyburn, Cottage
Grove; D. c., Jasper Dexter, South
Wayne; D. V. T., Eva Bewick, Burke;
D. S. J. T., Flora Steele, Prairie du
Sac; d. e. superintendent, III. Bunkel-
man, Waupun; D. secretary, Ada Evans,
Prairie du Sac; D. treasurer, Mrs Eva
Frazier, Madison. Rev. W. H Clark,
grand chief ten1plar, addressed large
and enthusiastic meeting at the nj. q.
church last evening
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
New industry for Two Rivers.

Two Rivers. Wis, Sept. 30.-[Special.l
This city is soon to have added to it's
extensive manufacturing interests an iron
foundry. A number of efforts have been
made in the past with view of securing
a foundry as the manufacturers here alone
would almost warrant the establishment
of such an institution, but in each case
nothing came of the matter: Parties IN
terested in establishing a foundry here
were in the city last week and should the
project meet with the approval and co,
operation of its manufacturers, which
without doubt it will, the prospects are
that the foundry will be built in a short
time. The proposed site is on the south
side.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
A PULLING QUESTION.
United Effort to Curtail Municipal Ex-
penses at West Superior.

West Superior, Wis, Sept. 28.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The common council, board of
education and Commercial club of this
night, all upon the same subject, how to
best curtail the running expenses of the
city in order to tide the treasury over
until more money can be received on
taxes. The Commercial club, composed
of the business interests Of the city,
meets merely as an advisory committee.
The question before the board of educa-
ton tonight will be whether the members
are willing to assist the city by not in
sisting upon the raising Of so large a
sum as 500. 900 upon the coming tax roll.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Miss Alwina TriIling Becomes the Bride
of John OberWeiSer.

Menasha, Wis, Sept. 29.-[Special.l J.
This morning at 9 O'Clock at st. Mary's
Catholic church, Rev. Father Senbert Off
ciating, occurred the marriage of Miss
Alwina thrilling to John Oberweiser. The
ceremony was performed in the presence
of large host OF friends. Miss Tonia
thrilling of Sheboygan and Miss Clara
Schubert of this city acted as brides
maids and the groom was attended by
Messrs. Gregor LEM of Michigan and
John Fuchsgruber of this city. The con-
tracing parties are well-known and popu-
lar young Menasha people. Over $50 in
vitations were issued to the reception
which will be held this afternoon at 4
o'clock at the residence of the bride.
Chiffon, Wis, Sept. 29.-[SpeciaL]-
Peter HI. O'Malley of South Kaukauna
was united in marriage to Miss Maggie
Prordal of this county today.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
FRANCIS PELLANT DEAD.
lie Left More Progeny than Amy Man in
the State.

He Left More Progeny than Amy Man in
the State.
Marinette Wis, Sept. Especial. i
Francis Pellant, resident of Foud du
Lac county for twenty-five years, but late
of this city. is dead at the age of 81
years. Deceased probably left more
progeny than any other man in the state.
He was grandfather to lis and the par
ent of Is. Ten children now are living
and one of his daughters is the mother
of 20 children. Mr.. Pellant lived here
for four years and was a bright and hon
est man and always good Republican.
Viroqua, Wis, Sept. 3O.1Special.l-
Mrs. j. NJ Bennett, one of the promi
net women of this city, died suddenly of
heart disease yesterday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
DISAPPOINTED INDIANS.
Annual Payment at Black River Fails
was Postponed.

Black River Falls, Wis, Sept. 20
Especial. 1.-The announcement by Special
fee of Indian affairs that the annual
payments to the Wisconsin Winnebago
Indians would commence in this city to-
day has drawn the red man and his fam
lily from far and near to this city, and
today the streets have been Lined with
a disappointed mob of Indians, as owing
to some hitch in the affairs the payment
has been postponed until October 1. In
dian creditors are on the ground ready
to take what little they will receive, as
in most eases they owe more than is due
them from the government. They will
receive about SIS per capita, and $4,000
will be paid to the various members OF
The tribe
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
CAN DRAW THE WATER.
Neenah and Menasha Mill Men Secure
More Power.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 30-[Special.l +
Assistant Engineer Mann has received
Geographic instructions from the war
department to permit millmen at Neenah
and Menasha 20 resume the use of wa
ter at once and to draw off the water
of Lake Winnebago until it reaches a
level Of six inches below the crest of
the Menasha dam, the water now being
about one inch below the crest. This is
supposed to be the result of representa-
tions made by a congressman who is in
Washington in the interests of the mill
men. The steamboat men were first
consulted and agreed to the plan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
FAVOR REPRESENTATION.

Women Gain a Point at the Methodist
Conference in Ashland.
Ashland, Wis, Sept. 29.-[Special] y
At the session Of the West Wisconsin
NJ. r. conference this morning the wom-
an question was taken up and the vote
was taken without much discussion,
which resulted in 81 ayes and nays
for allowing women representation in
general assemblies. This matter was
left for the different conferences to set
tie by the general assembly at Cleve-
land next year and it will require a
two-thirds majority to carry. The ap-
pointments will likely be made tonight.
A mammoth mass meeting was held in
the WigWam Sunday
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
MADISON MAN CHOSEN.
Joseph w. Cochran Elected President of
Christian Endeavorers.

Christian Endeavorers.
Madison, Wis, Sept. 26.-[SpeciaL J.
The state convention of Christian En-
deavorers today elected officers as fol-
lows:
President, Rev. Joseph w. Cochran, Madi-
son.
Secretary, Nellie Jones, Sparta
Treasurer, Lottie owen, Milwaukee.
Superintendent department Christian Citi-
zenship, G. c. Harvey, Racine.
Missions. Prof. w. D. Gibson, Appleton.
Junior department, Nellie E. Harrington,
GAINESVILLE.
Sabbath observance, Rev j. B. Davidson,
Milwaukee.
Evangelistic endeavor Rev. j. D. Boswell
Appleton was chosen as the next place
of meeting by a large majority on
ST ndino vote
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
Can Insure wisconsin Travellers.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 29.-[Special.] i
The Travellers Protective association,
the insurance and fraternal organiza-
ton of the commercial travellers, has
been licensed by the insurance commits
sioner to do business in Wisconsin. The
headquarters are in st. Louis. The as
ISOLATION has several posts in the state
but has never been licensed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE.

whitewater and Oshkosh Normal Stu
dents to Debate.
Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. %. Especial J.
The normal students here have accepted
a challenge from Whitewater normal
students for a joint debate next June;
The local representatives will be decided
by a contest to be held later.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
NEW RAILROAD COMPANY.
Articles of the ShebOygan, st. I%aul 3
Western Road Filed.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 26.-[Special.]-
The Sheboygan, St. Paul & Western
Railway company fled articles of or
ganization with the secretary Of state
today. The capital stock is $350,O00,
and the incorporators are Frank Geele,
Frank L. Roenitz, Arthur F. Winter,
James Mailman and Paul Krez, the first
four of whom have subscribed to five
shares of 800 each, the latter to two.
The road is to be constructed from the
city of Sheboygan to point on the Mil
waukee 4 Northern division of the Chi
cage, Milwaukee & st. Paul road at or
near Random Lake, in Sheboygan coun-
ty, and will be eighteen miles in length.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
WANT THEIR RIGHTS.

Suit Brought Against the West Superior
Iron and Steel Company.
West Superior, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Spe-
cal. Papers have been served on Vice
President Wemyss of the West Superior
Iron and Steel company in an action
brought by general unsecured creditors,
among them the Ashland Iron and Steel
company, Lehigh Coal and Iron com
pany, First National bank of Chicago
and Superior, whose claims aggregate
$500. 900, to sequester the assets, and
have a receiver appointed. They will
then sue the stockholders for their LA
bility. The action is brought, in the
district court of Duluth under the Min
noSOta law
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
Rurned avn the Grain.

Arcadia, Wis. Sept. 29.-[Special.l-,
Several stacks of grain owned by Fred
Rephan of Waumandee caught fire from
sparks from threshing engine and are
a total loss. 1t is estimated that the
yield would have been about 1000 bush
els. The separator was saved with dit
6culty. The grain was insured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
Cots one Year in Prison.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Sept. rs
lanes Anderson, who attacked Conduc--
tor Gavin of the Wisconsin Central road
June 20 last, emptyng his revolver at
the trainmen was brought into munich
nal court Saturday afternoon and en-
tered plea of guilty, being given
year in state prison.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
DIED IN AGONY.
horrible Fate of Former Fond du Lac
Young Woman.

Young Woman.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Special.I
d. McDougal received intelligence yes
tesrlay shat the wife of his son, Daniel
McD0ugal, formerly of this city, met a
horrible death by burning at Waterloo,
a., where the couple resided for several
years. Mrs. McDougal received the
fatal burns while she was destroying
rsqbbish in . field near her home. In
company with her three children she was
working in clearing, when her dress
caught fire. The oldest boy, aged II
years. rushed 10 her aid and with great
presence Of mind threw her to the
ground, covering her with dirt and put
ing ont the flames. He then carried her
to *he house and started for assistance
Before friends were able to do anything
20 relieve her suffering she died. 1t has
mot been decided whether the remains
will he brought to this city for inter-
s,3aX
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
La crosse Cycler Badly Hurt.

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. 3O.-[Special.l
Eugene o. Edwards, son of President
Edwards of the La Crosse Street Rail
way company, was struck by a street
car this morning while riding wheel
and seriously cut about the head,
though it is thought not fatally. He
will be badly disfgured, however, as
one ear was taken off. He is secretary
of the Wheel & Seed works in this city.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
RUFUS A. OSGOOD DEAD.

Wel1-KnOwn Fond du Lac Young Man
Passes Away.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Sept. 26.-[Spe-
ciaL]-Rufus A. Osgood of Havershill,
Mass, died at 81 Waupun street at 10
o'clock yesterday morning at the age of
35 years. The deceased is survived by
his mother, who attended him during
his last illness. The remains were
shipped to Havershill, Mass, yesterday
afternoon, for interment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
NO AGREEMENT YET.
City Firemen at West Superior Refuse to
Accept Discharge.

West Superior, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The city made another proposition
to its fremen today in addition to that
of yesterday. Yesterday the freme9
were offered jobs at $50 a month and
no men to be discharged. Today the
city offered to discharge nine men. and
pay the remainder $40, which will have
the same effect of reducing expenses:
The men are meeting in consultation and
have thus far refused to accept either
schedule: They object, to any of their
number being discharged and threaten to
all go out Mayor Pattison says that
one proposition must be accepted or their
places will be filled with new men.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
FOUND HIS FATHER.
Mystery Surrounding the Disappearance
of Peter Wood Solved.

of Peter Wood Solved.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Sept. 3O.-[Spe-
cial 1.-The mystery surrounding the dis
appearance Of Peter Wood, who disap-
upared from his home in Friendship the
day following his sons arrest, has been
solved, The Wisconsin was the first
Milwaukee paper to give, the son, Peter
Wood, ,Jr-. clue as to the whereabouts
of ms father Reading a NOTICE in the
Evening Wisconsin to the effect that
Peter Wood had been traced to Van
Dyne on Monday, September IA, and
Fhat he had then purchased O. ticket for
Stetsonville, he came to this city from
Milwaukee and commenced Investigate
ing. On Thursday last he went to Stet,
sDnvilie end found his father ana
brought him TO this city yesterday. Mr;
Wood, who is 70 years of age, would
say LITTLE as to the cause of his strange
actions beyond that he was desponden'
over the conduct of his son Felix.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
KELLY CONTINUES AS MANAGER.
Plans of West Superior Land and I'M
nroYement COmpanY.

cia M @W s. Banks, IT the local member B
of the receivers for the Land and River
Improvement company has returned
from New York, where the board held u
meeting to talk over their plans. 1t was
arranged that Robert Kelly, the present
general manager, should continue to act
in that capacity and be vested with full
authority to represent the receivers in all
business transactions. The receivers de-
cided to make no change of policy at this
time, but to allow matters to run along
as they have been until a more agrees
sive policy can be carried out.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
REDUCED THE EXPENSES.

Action of the Board of Education at
Superior.
West Superior, Wis, Sept. 29.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The board of education has lis
tened to the demands of citizens and city
officials and reduced the coming tax levy
for school expenses from 500, 900 to $50
600. Committees of the Commercial club
waited upon the board and impressed
them with the necessity for retrench-
ment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
Male a Bic Lumber Deal.

Marinette, Wis, Sept. 29.-ESpecial.1-
Perley, Lowe & Co. of Chicago have
purchased 100000 feet of lumber of
the Peshtigo Lumber company. This
deal includes stock cut from September
/ to the seasons end. A former deal
involved 100000 feet which Perley,
Lowe & Co. bought early in the season.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-05
FORMERLY LIVED IN OSHKOSH.

Chicago Doctor Who is Charged with
Servant Girls Murder.
Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 2S.I[Special j
DR.. F. w. Winters, the physician under
arrest at Chicago charged with the muir
der of a servant girl named Emma Bar
tells. was located in this city last winter
and spring and conducted physicians
practice, which was made the subject of
police investigation. The doctor left the
city before the officers reported.