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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
DEATH OF A DIVINE.
Rev. Luman PettiLone Passes Away Mt
Burlington.

Burlington.
Burlington, Wis, Aug. 2S.-[Special.]
Rev. Human A. Pettibine died ut his
home in this city at 10 o'clock last night
from throat and lung trouble after an
illness of nearly two years. He was a
son of the late Rev. Philo G. Pettibone
and was born in Stockholm. N. Y, in
1852. He came to Wisconsin with his
parents when years old and has lived
here since. Mr.. Pettibone graduated
from Beloit college in 1877 and from
Yale divinity school in 1880. He at once
became pastor of Plymouth Congrega-
tional church in this city and continued
as such until ill-health compelled him to
resign a year ago. A wife and three
children survive him. The funeral will
take place Sunday afternoon.
Oregon. Wis, Aug. 2S.-[Special.]-
Eliza NJ. Hurd died yesterday at the age
of S6 years She had resided here forty
two years.
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Caught at His Home

Appleton, Wis.,, Aug. 2S.--TSnoo;.1I
Herman Bregerman. who + pe s.haa.lla-,
with having stabbed Frank Jessm; asse 60
the Appleton Light infantry in the la ~
men wednesday night, was capfrred a1 nv
morning at his home in the town 81 III
chanan. He will be examined th;s :. a, rou-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
william A. Armstrong Dead.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. "a, 1896.
William Ayres Armstrong, for many
years one of the best and Most prominent
photographers in Milwaukee, died shortly
his residence. lat Biddle street, at the
age of Sc years. He was native of
Millersburg, Pa. Mr.. Armstrong had
been i'm poor health for about year, and
for six months he had BEEN confined to-
his rocm. His condition became Sc.
sious Friday niglgS, and he slowly sank
from that time.
Mr.. Armstrong came to Milwaukee,
about twenty years ago, opening pls0l
tsgraph gallery at that time. He was a
constant student in his profession, aIsll
as photographer of romantic scenery
he earned am enviable regulations. Many,
of the picturesque scenes used to III
made from pictures taken and developed
by Dir. Armstrong. He was also the M
ventOr of several important devices for
use in photography. His system of pho
tographing running horses moving
trains, ETC.. WAS also considered tie best.
sons being wv. f., III. X, J. p. and lit
tie John Ayues Armstrong. The sur
viving Mrs Armstrong, whom he mar
ried in the syGing of 1893, was Miss
marguerite t.. McManman, daughter
of James McManman.
Mr.. Armstrong was a writer Of both
prose and verse. One of his works was
an attractive volume devoted to Holy
Hill, the shrine in Washington county to
which thousands of Catholics make. pill
grimages every year. The book was
written in the style of a prose-poem,. and
was illustrated with pictures from pho
tograplfs by Mt. Armstrong. He was
fond Of Indian legends and made several.
of Them the subjects of verses. Some of
his narrative poetry is remarkable for
spirited recitals of adventure and stfik-
ing delineations of odd human character.
About the time of the great fire, Mr.
Armstrong was reporter on the CHI
cago Tribune.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
Oneida Indians, Fa;r

De Pere; Wis, Aug. 26.-[Speeial.1-
dustrial fair of the Oneida indians win
be held on their grounds on the r ., q ~
ton, seven miles west of this CITY Son
tember 70. 30 and October 1. Premium
VIII pc offered for the best agricultnral
and horticultural productions and snaa;l
me Of Indian domestic handicraft
ana ana ha MeI e track track i being improved
conmodation of the people and s s1e ac-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.

intensive lumber Yards Of R,a.
Son At Eiana Destroyed. :
ao Eland; Wis, Aug. %. ISpcc;a, -
r 1sestauS IRE occurred at this nloca
R disdIe1uay 4 s sne entire lumber yard of
timated loss is about $50 ooo. IN No rt ne es-
sred Dy insurance. The rest spf AZ ~ coy o.,
.age would have been DESTROYED h,,t VI sl-
mmely ald from the Wausau Az Az, ~ ~. ior
Der burned. ''s'1osoA'V 3leet OF lum-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
SECURED THE CONTRACT.
Two Rivers Firm to Make the Necesssgr-
Harbor repairs.

Two Rivers, Wis, Aug. 29.-ISpeciall
-Eggers and Simeno of this city have
secured the government contract for the
dredging to be done in the harbor here,
the amount appropriated by the, last
Congress being $4,000. The expenditure
of the amount will only tend to aid mat
tiers temporarily. TO put the harbor in
good serviceable condition and to- pre-
vent the constant accumulation of sand
bars at the harbor's entrance the length
ening of the piers 500 feet has been rec
commended.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
BURIED BENEATH THE WALLS.

East Superior Girl Killed by the Collapse
of q Building.
West Superior, Wis, Aug. 26.-[Spe-
have taken place at East Superior. ten
miles from here. The walls Of the I'M
used mattress factory were blown down
by high wind and Cecil Ball. aged IL
years, was buried in the debris. She Is
internally injured and will probablv die
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
THE GOLD DEMOCRACY.
Wisconsin Delegates Instructed
for Gen. Bragg.
State Convention is Held at Milwaukee,
The Platform.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 26.-The Wis
consin gold Democracy was marshaled
in the Pabst theater here today under
the joint leadership of Gen. Bragg and
Senator William r. Villas and the state
organization of the National Demo-
cratic party" came into being.
Senator Villas was chosen permanent
chairman and delivered a carefully pre-
pared address. Gen. Bragg also made
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
VACATED THE ORDER.

Ashland Man Sues the City for Loss Of
an Eye.
West Superior, Wis, Aug. 27.-[Spe-
cial Judge Vinje of the circuit court
has vacated his original order dismissing
the case of William Segar against the
city of Ashland and the case will come
to trial on it's merits. Segar sues for
the loss Of an eye, inflicted by rocket
on July 4, and alleges that Ashland is
responsible for allowing the unlawful
snort
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
Palmyra for Peaches.

Palmyra, Wis, Aug. 29.-ISpccial. =
Arthur I.eadbetter. farmer Of this
town. has oil his premises several peach
trees grown from peach stones. from
which this year he has gathered eight or
nine bushels of peaches.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
oBEYED THE ORDER.
Green Bay Riders Use. Cow Bells and
Switch Lante9nS~

Green Bay. Wis, Aug 2z.-TSpecial.l
Last Friday evening the city council
passed the long pending bicycle ordinance
compelling the carrying of lamps and
bells which must be rung Fifty feet from
crossings and upon approaching anyone.
Last evening notice was given riders that
the city authorities. intended enforc-
ing the ordinance beginning last
evening. There was q hasty scram-
BILE by the cyclists Cor lamps and bells
which resulted in a miscellaneous collec-
ton of AL kinds of lamps and bells,
several riders carrying common switch
lanterns, red and white, also sleigh and
cow bells. Occasionally some rider would
be seen t'sneaking" along without the
necessary articles, watching carefully FOR
officers
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
JUDGE LYON CHOSEN.
,.4ad an the State Board OF
control to Succeed Hans
2 Warner.

,,.,1;son wis. Aug 3I,-WsIliam
nu,s vnn ex.cAief justice Of the Wis
81; s,,,,ra,se court, has been appointed
60 Gov, imam IS a member q The state
~, ~ :, &c cant,ol to fill the vacancy caused
p ~ the = death of Hans 3. Warner. Near
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
MEET AT AUGUSTA.

Baptists of the La Crosse Valley District
in Conventions.
Augusta, Wis, Aug. B.ISpecial.] i
st. Croix Baptist associations are hold
ing their annual convention in the First
Baptist church in this city today and
tomorrow. A large number Of delegates
are in attendance. Addresses will be
delivered by Rev. s. s. Hogeman, Rev.
w. w. Dawley, Rev. J. j.. Crosby and
MAhar noted diYinea
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
Injured by q Hay-f;,..,r

Oakland Center, Wis, Aug, d -rs,a
claI.l-Ella Bennan, aged IL wears ;spe-
critical condition from injuries ra,a = u
from q hay fork, that acc IL idssrlsnn
dropped on her head while she s was ~
ing IN q barn with some children. s piay-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
ROBBED THE PosToFFICE.

Burglars Make Good Sized Haul at
Hurley.
Hurley, Wis, Aug. 29.--ISpecial.l J.
Thieves broke in the possoffice last night
and robbed it of several hundred dol
lars in cash and stamps. In order to
get in the Office they broke open three
doors, drilled the combination and blew
it open. The amount taken cannot be
ascertained now. as there was about q
dozen registered letters taken and con-
siderable jewesry belonging to the as
sistant postmaster. There is no clue to
tho robbers
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
FELL FROM HIS WAGON.

Joseph Stephenson, Wealthy Cb;1to,
Lumberman, Killed by Accident.
Chiffon, Wis, Aug. 26.-TSneciar =
A wealthy lumberman, named .Tosenh
Stephenson, was killed last night Nv
falling from wagon in which lurnher
was being hauled to his yard. Me was
q pioneer of Manitowoc county.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
AWARDED HER DAMAGES.

Mary DAILY Wins Her Case Against Alex
Sang at Superior.
West Superior, Wis, Aug. 2S.--[Spe-
cial.l-The jury in the damage case of
Mary DAILY against Alex Sang has
awarded the plaintiff $1,000. The case
is for the death of Mrs. Days husband.
who was killed during the construction
of the Duluth and Winnipeg ore docks
by falling timber. 1t has been before
the Supreme court once and will go up
agaiu.
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SENSATION IN COURT.

Marinette Man Accuses His Wife Of
Rigamy.
Marinette, Wis, Aug. 2S.-[Special.1 l.
A sensation was sprung in the police
court here today when William Gard
ner, after being bound over on the charge
of assault to do great bodily harm, had
his wife arrested on charge of bigamy.
The complaint is against Green Bay
man. but Gardner claims the woman
lived with his brother before he was
killed, July A. 1893. The woman shed
to jail.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
PRISONER GAVE THE ~TIP. ;, y,
~ alter Meyers Fonnd Inside the wan. y.
Waunun

w M1aapun WIS Wis, Aug, 29.-The convict.
Wa a viewers, who was missed
night secreted under the gfairwaVu II ' ~
rear rear OF the tailor shop, !, He was sam
glisa with provisions and a blanket. evi-
~ ~ calculating to stay in hiding nm
him i inside ae'f f5e ms gave hunting for
the Officers t,ap from prisoner gave
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
FIRES AROUND AHNAPEE.

Teams Cannot Pass Along the Roads In
Safety.
Ahnapee, Wis, Aug. A.alspeclailae
Brussels. fifteen miles west of here. On
account of the hight winds of the past few
DAYS farm buildings are in danger and
few days far buildings are in danger and
the FIRE is so close to the road in places
that teams cannot pass in safety.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
SOLD AT AUCTION
Weber Property at OSHKOSH Sold to
Satisfy Claims.

Oshkosh, Wis., Aug. 29.-[Special. /
The A. M. Weber property here, ordered
sold about year ago to satisf ysmortgage
claims, was disposed of today at public
auction. the bidding being very spirited.
The entire property was bid in by Orville
Beach for the German National bank
ing to .$22,577, first mortgages being held
by John Stevens of Necnah. amounting
to $l6,666. Three Main street stores
were blti in for $13. 900 and, the Weber
residence and three lots for SS2OO
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
DISAPPEARED FROM HOME.

Her Husbands Money.
Appleton Wis, Aug. 2S.-[SpeciaE. l.
Mrs. John Verekulan disappeared from
her home in the town of Grand Chute,
a few miles from Appleton, Monday.
She drew $500 of her husbands money
on the day of her disappearance and has
it with her. The woman was in poor
health for some time. She has eight
children. Searching parties are scour-
ing the country for her.
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an address, speaking without notes. He
was vitriolic and peppery, and he was
enthusiastically cheered.
A solid gold platform was adopted, a
full set of delegates to the Indianapolis
convention was chosen and the four dele
gates-at-large selected were the same
ones who represented the state at Chi
cago-Bragg, Villas, Flanders and Ho-
gan. A full electoral ticket was chosen,
an organization arranged for and all the
business transacted necessary to insure
a gold campaign in this state. Not more
than 200 delegates were here from out
side the city.
The convention was called to order
shortly before noon, with 229 delegates
i'm the theater. John III. Brennan Of
Stevens Point was the temporary chair
man.
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Delegates at Large,

Following are the delegates-at-large:
GENERAL BRAGG.
WILLIAM r. Villas.
JAMES G. FLANDERS
LANES J. HOGAN
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-06
To ~eoNTRAcToRs.

sealed proposals viii be received by the
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners
on Monday. July Is, 1856. at two O'Clock T. H.,
for the construction 81 an 1S-inch vitriaed pipe
sewer and connections to curb line IN
NAVERLY STREET,
from a point about 450 feet east Of Oakland
avenue to and connecting with sewer in Oak
said sewer to be built conforlnably % the
provisions Of Chapter III Of the Laws OF 1895.
and In accordance with specifications on Aae
Blank forms of bid and agreement OF sure
ties must be obtained at the Office Of the
Chief Engineer. corner OF Jersey avenue and
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
About 41o lineal feet Of iS-inch vitrifed pipe
About % cubic yards Of rock excavation.
About 5 cubic yards Of concrete.
About 1900 feet 3. NJ. Of lumber in sheath-
Time allowed for the completion of the
The making II the above Improvement and
the award OF contract therefor viii be sub
| property liable to more than one-half tho
assessment therefor. on the basis Of preliraf-
nary sketch.
veiepes. endorsed Proposals for the cen
s~trnetion Of an 1S-ineh v~itriaed pipe sewer
| John G Kaiser, Chairman 81 the COM
mittse q Street; and ssweEs@ and handsd
when called for in the order Of business re-
Iatinr TO sealed proposals.
No city official win be accepted as surety.
nor will q substitution of sureties be al
lowed
me Board may. under the provisions Of
the Act above cited, exercise its right 20 re-
iect any or all proposals.
The attention Of bidders IS especially called
to Section T. Chapter 1874 Of the Laws Of 1881,
under the terms whereof no contract shall be
binding upon the city, or become effective or
operative until the bondsTnen offered by the
| contractor have been approved as to suficieney
BY this Board. and as to form by the Cor
poration Counsel, the President Of this Board
having power TO examine the proposed bonds
men under oath.
GEORGE r. BouToN.
Clark
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-06
Games on The green.

New Jersey Bowling Green Club cele-
brated Saturday on their Green on Philip
street. Ali the members were present.
and also a large number OF guests, among
the latter were a large number OF ladies,
Several interesting matches were played,
hut the interest conferred In the last event,
which was a double tinker Between
teams of eight. This was a fine exhibit
ton, and every point was loudly cheered.
Stevens team won after a hard fight.
RINK NO. i.
James Stevens. Skip No. L William
Smack, a.. w. Hatfield. William j. Mason.
RINK NO. 2.
James 81. Stevens, SKIP No. 2: u. Keat-
ing, Robert Stevens, George Smack.
RINK NO. 6.
William Elliott, Skip NO. /, Henry Me
hcff. Captain Nelson. James W. Stevens.
RIM NO
r. X. Appleton, Skip No. 2; William
Nawkirk. j. r. Duff. Andrew Mcknight.
Sc~cre-SIevens. IS: Elliott, q.
James Stevens. Skip; X. x. Appleton,
William Appleton.
n i KeafIng, Skip; william Smack.
ahsasAsteysi1ss II; Keating, 70.
James b. SrHsenslK- X, Appleton
scorsS*eyssls. y; Appletol, ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-06

sIIERTFFs SALEM cHANcERy OF NEW
Between Eleanor c. Ginord. complainant.
and Charlotte Augusta Chiffon and husband.
defendants.
III. "a. For sale of mortgaged premises
Returnable October term, 1896.
Brinkerhoh & Fielder. Solicitors.
BY virtue OF the above stated writ. to me
directed and delivered, / shall sell By public
gomery street. Jersey City, on
THURSDAY, the sixth day Of August, A. D.
at two o'clock in the afternoon, all the fol-
lowing described land and premises, with the
said writ. that IS to say:
All those two certain lots, pieces or parcels
Of land and premises, situate. lying and being
Ia Jersey City. in me County Of Hudson and
state Of New Jersey. which On a map entitled
Maj Of eighty-nve building lots. situated IN
the Thlrteenth Ward Of Jersey City and be-
longing to :. G. Nelson. made by J. W. Soper.
Civil Engineer and City Surveyor. June LIST.
lsa9," and duly fled in the of1ca OF the Clerk
tnew Rsgisser} OF Hudson County. June 2SEh.
1870, are known as lots numbered tRenty-nine
f29 and thirty fel. on block numbered enc ~,
as the same are laid down and described On
said map.
Being the same premises conveyed BY the
said Adele Clark and Bernard S Clark, her
husband. 70 the said Charistte Augusta Chill
Tea. by decd bearing even date with said
mortgage, the said hand and mortgage above
described being given TO secure the payment OF
a part Of the purchase money mentioned ia
Dated June "a 1895.
A2.sa. shsrSr.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-06

not up 10 tbs standard. The only event
Snst caused 4ny cxeiiemerf was the three
prizes wars ~ to ilrst. 81 ii second, and
= 10 third AmeuR the entries was sam
F1seth. the eS~-chanplon lerg d-stanre
the best ever seen In this elfy. Freelt
set 9 bard pace, and ali the sgArfersfkept
Z up Tor two msies. when two Of them
won The mile race. started to take the
lead from Freekh. TAe latter would not
nave =. snd q pretty race resulted They
ran together untji rounding for the n9lsA,
when Willis crossed the tapE three feet
II front. As soon as he 1inisa0d. Willis
fen On the track exhausted. and had TO be
friends. Freeth felt sore over his defeat
and his friends lost 9 lot Of money. VIII
home with his pockets fun. The ether
events. DID not pan out as Web as anti
cipated. The committee in charge mad
expected to have Priddy, Hegieman. Rob-
inson, Ross, Duncan and McC3eiiand on
hand. but they did not show up. Several
q the events were not run of because
there were no entries. the summary Of
the athletic events are as follows
Members games.-Thrcwing light ham
msr-charlss Grant. IA feet 70 inches:
Running broad jump-Charles Grant. IS
feet 6 inchesi James Banks, second.
Putting shoJ-Charles Grant s. feet 5
inches; John Hamilton. 81 feet s inches.
Half mile run-Won by Thomas White.
Charles Grant second. Time, 2 minutes 6
SECONDS.
Events open to all Corners
Putting 22-pound shot-Charles Grant.
80 feet z inches; ohm Hamilton. IS feet:
Throwing 22-pound hamner-Charles
Grant. 76 feet 6 inches; James Keraeas.
81 feet 2 inches; J. Brown. 90 feet 4 inches
Highland fling in costume. for Aoys-
George Carswell, first, and Herbert Steele,
second.
Running high jump-Charles Ward. )
feet s inches. j.. Wilson, 5 feet s incfeEs
E. A. Willis, s feet.
Broad sword dance. for boys-Georgc
Carswell, first, and Herbert Steele. sec
ond.
lam Vandenecker. j. ". Wilson second
and J Preston Third. Time, 10 minutes p
seconds.
Best dressed Highlander in costume
James Mcdonald, first, and George Rood.
second. and John Hamilton, third.
Best dressed Highlander in hunting cos
fume-James Murray, first, and A.. Nc
Pherson, second.
100 yard dash-Won by Harry Brown.
William Halpin, second, and 2. Willis,
third.
One mile run-won by 7. Wits; Sam
uel Freeth. second. and H. Brown, third.
Time. 4 minutes 40 seconds.
Three mile race-Won by 49, Mlii1s'
third. Time, is minutes.
Broad sword dance In costume-Jarnes
Miller, first: James Kennedy, second.
Sack race-Wnn by John Sweeney and
II. Johnston second.
The evening was spent in dancing. and
the Scotch lads and lassies had a merry
time until the wee srna' hours.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-06

Notice IS nereby giyss. that on the
17th day ef February. 1895, Application was
IMPROVEMENT OF ZAERISKIE STREET
between Summit avenue and Hudson Deuie-
Said Improvement te be made coafo@aabiv to
the pTovi@sens Of Chapter III Of the Laws OF
1885, and IN the following manner. including
10 have Inc street for tns fuss wlss-h there
of graded to the established gtaie by exca
waiting Or filing the same 70 re established
70 have new 2q-inch curb set on either side
thersef.
inch curb set where necessary.
To have the eafgaageway paved Wish BELGIAN
70 have new bridsestone erssswalks laid.
To have the present bridgestene crossweiks
rslaid and new bridgesteHe laid where necss-
Md an sther work done tilai may BE-
necessary 70 provide for the flow Of the
meat ii 4 good ana Substantial manner.
Notice Is also given that on the s5th day
Of June. 1885, the cpfnnaissioners Of Assess-
Inent fled in the Office Of tire EoarG ef Street
and Water Commissioners their preliminary
map for said Improvement, showing the
total cost or the contemplated iHa-
proretnent ara the probable amount ID be
assessed on properly speetaily benefited there
by, and the Same IS now open % public
Board.
Ana notice IS also gwen that the following
streets GE AVENUES OF particular stEtiflsS trNfE-
OF are included IN said assessment. namely
EAfEISKIE STREET.
from, Snnim4t Aee!u4 10 EEaGsea Boulevard.
SANFORD PLACE.
from q point about la6. feet south Of Xabris-
kfe street u a point about % feet north OF
Zahriskle street
HUDSON BoCLEEARD.
from zahriskie street about ISL feet south
and q. 2 feet north.
SUMMIT AVENUE.
on The west side from zahfissie street about.
Is feet north
And that the 18Th day of July. 1896. at tv*e
o'clock II H.. and the meeting room OF the
Board 81 street and Water Commissioners are
hereby fixed rs the time and place when and
w.efsS the Board Of Street ana Water Com
mlssions7s WIZ meet 70 hear all parties ia-1
terested IN said application ard at remen-
sfrazseesg aeaifst tho said proposed Improvement
that Saay be presented ii writin$s
~ ORDER 81 f},s i5,aFa IS Sssest and Water
NIX, Bou1ox.