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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
AN ILL-FATED SCHOOL.
WonewoC Building Struck by Light
ming a Second Time This
Summer,

Wonewoc. Wis. Aug. S.-[Special.lE
Lightning struck the large brick school
building here this morning in about the
same place that it did on May 13 last,
when one pupil was killed and several
others were seriously injured. Today
it knocked off one corner of the belfrey,
throwing boards from twenty to thirty
feet. The fluid followed down the wall
and shattered the floor badly in the
high school and recitation rooms, then
down chimney to an lntermedlate room
where the wall and floor were badly torn.
There was no ne in the building at the
time.
Black River Falls, Wis, Aug. S.-[Spe-
cial. EARLY this morning lightning
struck the store building of the Cash
Grocery company setting the same on
fire. The store and contents are total
loss. The loss is estimated at S3OOO;
insurance on stock $1,000 IN the Western
Assurance company and on the building,
$500 in the Home of New York.
Elroy, Wis, Aug. S.-[Special. Dur
ing a terrific electrical storm this fore
noon lightning struck the school build
ing occupied by the primary departments
in this city and it was burned to the
ground in spite Of the hardest work of
the fire department. The building was
insured.
Elroy, Wis, Aug. 9.-[Special.] THE
new brick schoolhouse at Union Center
was struck by lightning and consider
able damage was done.
Oconto, Wis, Aug, S.-[Special,l- AL
bert Bitters, aged p years, was struck
by lightning this morning and rendered
unconscious. He may recover.
Hartford, Wis, Aug. S.-[Special. i
At ! o'clock lightning struck A. Hep
pes barn and completely burned it to the
ground. 1t was filled with grain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Boy d. owned.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 3, 1896
The body of Willie Pfeiffer, who was
drowned in the hinnickinnic river, was
recovered by the life-saving crew at the
foot of Walker street at o'clock this
morning. The coroner will hold a jury
inquest at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
Between 6 and o'clock Saturday
night the Pfeifer boy, aged 9 years, fell
into the Kinnickinnic river and it is
claimed one of his companions is respon-
sible for his death, having pushed him
into the water. The boys were playing
in fisherman's boat and a quarrel arose
over some trifiing matter. Whether the
Pfeifer boy was really pushed into the
water as a result of the quarrel is not
known, but the police are investigating
the affair and are keeping the boy who
is alleged to have pushed his playmate
into the water under close surveillance
The drowned boys parents reside on
Jones island.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
MAY RAISE THE ASSESSMENT.
Board of Review Will Settle the Question
at Superior.


West Superior, Wis, Aug. 7.-[Spe-
cial. IAN important question relative to
the assessment of the city of Superior is
to come up very soon before the board
of review. AS the assessment rolls
stand, they amount to about So, 100000
less than the property valuation was last
year, a reduction to 100000 from
ST., 122, 495. This, of course, provided
the levy for expenses is to be the same
or practically SO this year as last, will
raise the rate of taxation from s.. 80 per
$1,000 to about 81. The amount to be
paid by the taxpayer will be the same
if the conditions are reversed. The as
sessed valuation was lowered, it is said,
on the recommendation of leading tax
payers who thought by this means to es-
cape large portion of the state taxes.
There is, however, a sentiment in favor
of having the board of review place the
valuation back to its former proportions
on the ground that the outside property
owner who sees his property valuation
holding up and rate decreasing is salts
fed, but if the valuation decreased and
rate increases there is a general protest.
The board has the power to raise the
entire city assessment and it will proba
bly, be done.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
CYCLER DROPS DEAD.
Chicago Man Took Drink of Soda
and Expired-Man Killed
by Lightning.

Oconomowoc, Wis, Aug. S.-[Speciall
"A young man named O'Brien of Chi
cago was riding a bicycle from this city
to Nashotah and stopped to get drink
at the latter place. He had some soda
water and Immediately dropped dead.
Thomas Wilkinson, living on the Place
farm north of this city, was standing
in his front yard at 1 O'Clock this after
noon when he was struck by lightning.
His clothes were torn from his body
and he was badly burned. There is a
bare possibility of his recovery.
Hartland, Wis, Aug. S.-[Special.l-
A. w. O'Brien dropped dead today while
riding a bicycle at Beaver lake cottages.
He was a member of the Buzz Saw Cycle
club of Chicago and came out Tuesday
in company with eight other members
for a few days outing. An inquest is
being held this afternoon. His remains
will be taken to Chicago for burial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
MUSIC IN PLENTY.
Northwestern Band Tourney to be Held
at OcOnomowoc.


OconomowOc, Wis, Aug. 7.I[Speciall
Great preparation is being made for
the band tournament of the Northwest
ern Band association to be held here
August % and %. The tournament will
be held in Mrs Henry Schuttler's grows
and nothing will be left undone by the
Oconomowoc band which Will tend to
make the affair Il success. A dance hall
will be erected in the grove 4OX60 feet
a concert pavilion 20 feet square, booths
for candies, refreshments, etc, will be
erected There will be a dance in the
park both evenings to which the public
is cordially invited. Fourteen bands
have signified their intention of attend
ing. Following are the names of the
bands: Arions, Jefferson, Learned's,
Fort Atkinson. WATERFOWL Of Water
town, Harders Military band of Beaver
Dam, Rubicon Cornet, Mey's band of
Menomonee Falls, Schoenecker's EN-
ployment band of Milwaukee, Hartford
Union and Marine 5ands, Mayville,
Turner band, Waukesha, Pewaullee,
Whitewater, Iron Ridge. The following
committees have been appointed by the
home band: Arrangements committee
Ed Holstein, Vern Baehns, Oscar Olson;
Reception = Gus Timmel William
Schroeder, Robert Fehrman decoration
Charles Bachus, Peter Larson, Oscar
Olson; dance-Vern Bachus, Anthony
DeVese and Charles BachuS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Mrs. Thomas Tyrreu Dead.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 6, 1896
Mrs Thmoas Tyrrell died in Chicago
last evening. The deceased was the wife
of Thomas Tyrrell, who was connected
with the general Offices of the ST. Paul
railroad when they were located in Mil
waukee and who removed to Chicago
when the offices were moved Mrs.
Tyrrell was we'll known in Milwaukee
as she lived here for many years She
was a daughter of the late G.. Latham
Sholes, the inventor of the typewriting
machine. She is survived by hcr hus-
band and two children, Mrs. Charles t.
Dunlop of this city and Miss Bessie
TyrreII of Chicago
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
MILWAUKEE MAN FOUND DEAD.
Thought that He was Thrown from a
Train by Brakeman.

West Superior, Wis, Aug S.-[Spe-
cial. THE body of man literally
ground to pieces was found on the North
ern Pacific track at PoIagema Junction
this morning. The coroner went out
but could not find sufficient facts to base
any inquest on. The supposition is that
the man was stealing a ride on the brake
beam and fell off.
Later developments show that the man
found on the railroad track at Pokaglm
may have been murdered His partner
has shown up in Duluth and claims that
the brakeman threw the victim off the
rain. The dead man is Victor Rakow-
ski and his home Milwaukee. The sheriff
is Investigating and arrests may follow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Workman Bnrned to Death.

Milwaukee. Wis, July 81. 1896
Yesterday afternoon Joseph Wochin-
ski, aged % years, whose home is at
1885 Midland avenue, was at work in
the vicinity Of one of the blast furnaces
at the Illinois Steel company's mills
when an accumulation of gas exploded
and his clothing caught fire. The man
was badly burned and had to be removed
soon seen that his injuries would prove
fatal He died early this morning and
the body was taken to his home by the
coroner He leaves a wife and two
small children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Dressmaker,s Suicide.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 4, 1896
Marie Gutsch, a dressmaker who oc-
cupied apartments in fiat 8, New Hamp-
shire block, 615 Grand avenue, was
found hanging in a clothes closet at noon
today, by neighbors. Everything pointed
to suicide. the woman having used a
clothes line to hang herself with. 1t is
believed that she committed the act last
Friday, as she had not been seen about
the premises since that time. Her con-
tinued absence excited comment and an
investigation discovered her dead body
The coroner's office was notified and the
remains were taken to the morgue. 1t is
believed that the woman has two
brothers residing in the city The cause
for her taking her life is not yet known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
HAD A LIVELY CHASE.
Detroit Young Man Landed in Jail at
Kaukauna,

Kaukauna, Wis, Aug. S.-[Speciall i
A young man giving his name as Harry
Morgan and claiming Detroit as his
home is under arrest here on charge of
burglary and resisting an officer with in
tent to Aill. Someone entered the saloon
of Mr.. Verbatim and robbed the till of SIS
and two gold watches. Morgan was
suspected and an officer started after
him. He was sighted by Officer Kuehne,
who commanded him to halt. Morgan
started to run away and the policeman
opened fire on him. Morgan, it is al
legged, returned the fire and several shots
came uncomfortably close to the officers
head. He got away but was caught later
in the evening and lodged in jail. Nor
gan claims to be baker by trade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Theodore Riedeburg Dead.

Theodore Riedeburg, one of the oldest
and best known insurance men in Mil
waukee, died suddenly this morning,
shortly after midnight. at his residence,
127 Twentieth street, at the age of 40
years. Mr.. Riedeburg was taken sick
with inflammation of the bowels four
days ago and rapidly grew. worse, al
hopeless until late yesterday. The fu-
neral will be held from the family resi-
dence tomorrow at 10 a. m. Interment
will be at Forest Home, and burial will
be private
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
NAV Succeed This Time.

Kenosha, Wis, Aug. 7.-ISpecial. i
Postoffice Inspector Ralph Bird of Mil
waulee has been here again and gone.
He came to look over the field here for
free mail delivery as he had done at one
or two previous times. Each time he
was here before he found few condi-
tions not exactly right and he has been
compelled hitherto to report against it.
1t is believed that his time he found
every provision of the law lived up to.
He intimates that he sees no reason now
why Kenosha should not get the service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
ACCIDENT TO CYCLERS.
Two Kenosha Boys a Tandem Come
to Grief,

Kenosha, Wis, Aug. S-[Special /
George Yeoman and Peter Fisher, jr.,
two young cyclists who were returning
on tandem from trip to Antioch, ILL.,
while going down hill ran over plank
lying in their way, breaking the fork of
the machine and precipitating the riders
TO the ground. Peter Fishers collar
was badly bruised about the face and
head 1t is feared that he has suffered
conclusion of the brain from which he
cannot recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
PHEAsANTS ARE MULTIPLYING.
Prospect of Good Sport for Hunters al
Two Rivers.

Two Rivers, Wis, Aug. S.-[Special.l
The English pheasants and quail which
the Two River Gun club liberated in
their preserves few years ago, have
multiplied to such an extent that the
preserve as we'll as the surrounding ter
ritory contains large numbers of them
A law was enacted for their protection
through the efforts of the club at the
time of their introduction for three years
which insures their protection for anoth-
er year and it is confidently believed
that by that time they will have in
creased to such an extent as to make
their determination almost impossible in
this section of the state
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
THREATENED TO LYNCH HIM.
Chicago Man Gets Himself Into Serious
Trouble at Boscobe1.

Boscobel, Wis, Aug. 7.-[Special IAN
exciting scene took place on the streets
here yesterday and might have resulted
in a lynching. A man who claims to
have lived in Chicago, from his appear
ance a man we'll educated, stopped at
the residence of Thomas Fivecoats and
for walk with him. It is alleged he
attempted to assault the girl The child
screamed and brought the neighbors and
family to the scene The man endeav-
ored to escape, but was caught about
two miles south of the city. When
brought back to town he was quickly
placed in Jail by the officers. It looked
for a time as though the crowd of citi-
zens would hold a lynching party, and
many cries were heard of ''hang him, get
q rODe etc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
NO DARK STREETS.
Monticello Concludes to Have an Electric
Light Plant.

There is no doubt that the village of
Monticello will have an electric light
plant soon. Such was the conclusion
reached by the village board at a meet
ing held last night A franchise will be
granted to a home firm. A committee
is now investigating the plant at AL
bany and other points, just established,
and if found to work satisfactorily the
village board is in readiness to enter into
contract.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
CAME AS A GOD-SEND.
Kenosha Man Falls Heir to a Fortune in
GERMANY.

Kenosha, Wis, Aug S.-[Special.1-
Charles Beckman, who until recently
was a grocery clerk in the employ of
Stahl & Co., but who more recently has
been out of employment, has received a
letter from an attorney in Germany in
forming him that by the death of an
uncle he is heir to an estate valued at
S15, 900. Mr.. Beckman is a married man
and this estate comes to him as an entire
surprise. He has always lived in this
country and was unacquainted with his
uncle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Found Dead at Her Home.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 5, 1896
aged SO years, was found dead at her
home this afternoon. She lived alone
and had not been seen since Tuesday
and today an entrance was forced She
was found lying on the kitchen floor.
She had been i'll for some time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED.

Street Laborers at West Superior Are
Laid Of.
West Superior, Wis. Aug 8.-[Spe-
cial. THE street department of this city
has laid off all of its Workmen for the
reason that the money in the street de-
partment fund is almost exhausted and
there is no fund from which cash may
be taken for temporary use. There was
appropriated for the use of the street de-
partment during the present fiscal year
$4,000 and it is about used up. What
is left is being kept for payment of ur-
gent repairs as they are needed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
NEW STREET RAILWAY PLAN.
Prospect of a Line from Kenosha to the
Race Track.

Kenosha, Wis, Aug. 7-Kenosha has
another electric street railway project in
prospect, which bids fair to assume
shape after the elections are over. Since
the Roby race track people have settled
in this county the United States Express
company, which will handle a great
amount of the track peoples business,
now proposes, it is said, putting in an
electric road between a point near the
projected track and this city, distance
of about seven miles The road will be
built to accommodate the passenger,
freight and express business between
the nOintS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
HOLDS THEM AT BAY.
Posse of Deputies After an Alleged
Robber Near Superior.

Robber Near Superior.
West Superior, Wis. Aug. S.-[Spe-
cial. IA posse of eight deputy sheriffs
is securing the woods near Dedham for
the desparado who held up Knox's log
ging camp near there week ago. They
have arrested two men but the third is
still at large. A week ago Knox's camp
was entered at o'clock in the morning
and fourteen men held up by masked
robber who took everything of value,
getting several hundred dollars worth
of stuff. Four deputy sheriffs the next
day went in search of the suspected rob
Der, aiming to surprise him asleep in his
cabin at daylight. The man was awake
and ambushed them. holding up the Of
icers at the point of a shotgun. As
the first move meant death to a couple of
them at least the officers retreated. They
went again heavily armed and his cap
ture is expected today, but he promised
he would never be taken alive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
HE WANTED TO DIE.
Waterloo Man Cut His Throat, but Still
Lives.

Waterloo, Wis, Aug. S.-[Special1E
Considerable excitement was caused here
last evening by the announcement that
William Engel, living about three miles
east Of this city, had cut his throat. Upon
investigation it was found that he had
made an endeavor to end his life and
had succeeded in severing his windpipe,
but had missed the arteries, and as med
zeal aid was soon at hand it is thought
that his life will be saved. He has been
taken to Milwaukee for medical treat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
GIRLS Sudden Death

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 3, 1896
Lizzie Rhode, who boarded at 1881
Second street, was found dead in
bed this morning. Her parents re-
side at Tomah, Wis, where her
father is employed by the st. Paul
railway. The girl was II years of age
and had been employed at the Pabst
bottling works The body was removed
to the morgue where Drs. Burgess and
Sifton held q post-mortem this forenoon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Thresher's Begin Work.

West Plain6eld, Wis, Aug 7.-[Spe-
cial. 1-Threshing machines are starting
up here and winter rye is yielding from
ten to twenty bushels to the acre, with
an occasional piece that goes as high as
twenty-five bushels to the acre. Rye is
the largest croD here known IL years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Death of a Fireman.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 3, 1896
Nicholas Hintz, a member of truck No.
B of the fire department, died at $50
o'clock last night at ais residence, 633
Twelfth street. Mr.. Hintz was only 80
years of age. He had been a member of
the department for the past eight years.
He leaves a wife and family.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
A Stockman Injured.

Brodhead, Wis, Aug. 6.-[Special.] 7
e. S. Everson, stock buyer, had "a
combat with bull yesterday while
weighing the animal and received Sc
we're scalp wound. Had it not been for
timely assistance he would have been
killed. He is in critical condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Death of Mrs. Stredy.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 3, 1896
Mrs. Johanna Stredy, wife of Charles
Stredy, who was formerly in the hard
ware business on Wisconsin street. died
yesterday, aged 68 years. The funeral
will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday after
noon from st. Paurs Lutheran church,
Seventh and Galena streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
WISCONSIN Men Resign.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 5.-[Special.l
-Forman Mouse of Wisconsin has re-
signed $1,000 clerkship in the war de-
partment and Ernest Hunsted of Wis
consn has resigned clerkship in the
railway mail service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
New School at New GIarus.

Monticello, Wis, Aug. S.-[SpeciaLl-
The school board Of New Glarns today
let the contract for the building of
new schoolhouse. The structure will
be of good size, two stories high, steam
heated, built of red brick and to cost
about $4,000. Work will begin at
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
LINCOLN'S LAST TELEGRAM.
1t is in the Possession of a BaraboG


III IS III III0 4 USS0sSIOI1 OF a A'11It
Raraboo, Wis, Aug. 7.-ESpecial.]-
Don Chandler of this city has in his pos
session the last telegram sent by Abra-
ham Lincoln and the penholder with
which he penned the last words he ever
wrote The message was to MaJ.-Gen.
Weitzel telling him to countermand an
order to have the Virginia Legislature
to assemble The message was sent
to Richmond April II, 1865. The pen
holder and message have been sold to
C. T. Gnenther at Chicago for $50.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
MISSISSIPPI RIVER IS LOW.
Navigation on the Upper Part May Have
to be Suspended.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. S.-[Special.l /
Unless there are heavy rains in the Up
per Mississippi valley soon, another week
or SO will see practically the close of
navigation. Water has fallen rapidly in
the past few days and sandbars are be-
coming serious obstacles to river travel.
she packet ST. Paul was hung up all
last night on a sandbar eight miles north
of here
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
Total. :. :. j. 3231a 23s 1Gsh 5 3 2
First Ballot.

The sixth ballot was never recorded
for the reason that it soon became ap-
parent that Scofeld's gains had been suf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12

and decided that death was due to an in
ternal hemOrrhage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-12
SCOFIELD is CHOSEN.
Republican Nominee for Gov
ernor of Wisconsin.
Balance of the State Ticket Renominated
by Acclamation.

Governor. ....... EDWARD SCOt1ELO
Lieutenant Governor. -. EMIL BAENSCH
Secretary of State. HENRY CASSON
State Treasurer. SEW ELL K. PETERSON
Attorney General. WILLIAM II. M4LREA
Insurance Commissioner. .............
........ $500. WILLIAM A. FRlCRE
Railroad Commissioner. ..............
............... DUNCAN j. M'kENZlH
State Superintendent of Schools. ........
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. JOHN Q. EMERY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-12
FLORIDA.

The hotel at Rockledge has bAan 49,,
with fiattering prospects.
Steamers will resume their regular +r,,a
on the ocklawha river next week.
Mrs Margaret Segul died at her bor,a
at ST. Augustine Thursday of PARALYSIS
A new bicycle club is to be orsap,zoa
at Orlando and race meeting will -
held. wal De
The annual meeting of the State Teooh.
ers association will be held at ocala from
Dec. % to Jan. 1. '
Inc northeastern District Union of the
CHRISTIAN Endeavor is holding its animal
session at Palatka. ann" "a
MISS Hermena Whiddon, daughter of w
70. Whiddon of Lake Buffum. died recept-
aIter an illness of fifteen DAYS.
The Palatka Telephone COMPANY has
received its new. Instruments from the
western ", Telephone Company of Cbicago
Claus Meyer doing grocery business on
Bridge street at Jacksonville. fastened
the assignee. e1 as
AT Jacksonville the telephone rates are
only $50 for business places and $40 for
residences In Savannah thew are about
twice as much.
}. T. Burtch. dry goods merchant has
bought the stock and business of A. Fl. Col
lat at Tampa from the Citizens Bank and
Trust Company.
A me watermelon was brought to Tam
pa day or two ago by DIR. l.. W. Weldon
from his grove and farm on the west side
of Old Tampa bay.
The Gem City Guards Of Palatka held
an important business meeting Thursday
night. Twenty-one new members were
admitted and four discharges granted.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fleming Taylor of Or
lando has issued 1000 invitations to the
marriage of her niece. Miss Mary M.
Fleming, and John Lamar Meek, on the
24th, at the Methodist church.
The squatters on the property recently
granted to the Bell heirs, in the garrison t
Tampa have been notified to appear before
the United States court at the next term
to show cause why they should not remove.
The construction of the one-third mile
bicycle track in the new park at st. Au-
gustine has begun. Workmen have also