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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
BILLS WILL BE CUT.
Opening Session of the County Board at
Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Nov. 11.-[Spe-
cial 1.-The November session of the coun-
ty board convened last evening at the
courthouse, with all but four OF the
members present. Several thousand dol
lars of bills from justices, constables,
physicians and others were presented to
the board. The bills of a number of
such are enormous and will undoubtedly
be cut by the committees into whose
hands they were placed. The board held
a short session this morning, after which
it adjourned until 1870, when the mem
bers went out in carriages to inspect the
county buildings, and especially the new
workhouse, which has just been complet-
ed. The purchasing of a new clock to
be placed in the courthouse will be
brought before this session.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
SCHROEDER SAWS WOOD.
An Election Bet Paid on One of the
Main Streets of Two Rivers.

Two Rivers, Wis, Nov. 12.-.. [Spe-
call Amid the blare of horns
multitude John Schroeder yesterday
paid an election bet by saving ten
sticks of cordwood on Washington
street. Mr. Schroeder before the election
was a devoted follower of Bryan. while
]. Mueller was an enthusiastic Mckin-
leyite and as result an election wager
was made whereby the loser was to saw
fen sticks Of wood on Washington street.
the loser to be inspired by strains Of
music to be engaged at his own expense
A large gathering witnessed the fun.
Election returns from the state OF Colo
RADIO. bring the information that Mrs
John NJ. Conine, formerly a resident
here, but for the past fifteen years
resident of Denver has been elected to
the Legislature of that state.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
FnneraI of Mr. Jacquith.

Palmyra, Wis, Nov. 11.-[Special]-
Arrangements are being made to hold
the funeral of Edwin Jacquith, late of
Milwaukee, son of Rev. and Mrs. p.
Jacquith of Palmyra, on Sunday morn
ing from the residence to the M. e.
church. Mr.. Jacquith was in his thirty
first year, unmarried and dated his final
illness -constImption-te a. sunstroke sus-
tanned last July in Milwaukee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
Hurt in a Football Game.

Oconto, Wis, Nov. 1O-[Special. +
Clarence Heard OF this city, attending
the school for the deaf and dumb at Del
avian, broke his knee cap and fractured
the limb III two places while playing foot
ball on the school grounds. He is Ecw
at his home here being cared for.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
After the Pawnbrokers.

West Superior, Wis, Nov. 10.-ISpe-
cial. 1.-The city of Superior is about to
prosecute severely the secondhand deal
ers who have not paid their license
money and filed with the. city clerk a
bond as required by ordinance. Five
dealers in junk and old clothes have been
arrested and their cases set for trial in
two weeks. while there are more to come.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
Franchise Laid Over.

West Superior, Wis, Nov. 9.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The consideration of the ordi
nance granting to the new Douglas
County Telephone company thirty-year
franchise has been laid over for two
weeks by the common council on account
of the fight which has been prepared
against it
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
paner Comnany Assigns.

Menasha. Wis, Nov. 11-[SpeciaLl-
The Paul Paper company has made an
assignment for the benefit of its credit
crs and John Strange has been appointed
assignee. The stockholders are Silas Bull
lard, Alex. w. Paul, C. Jennings, Arthur
Paul. Miles Wheeler and w. p. Rounds.
The assets are $4,000 and the liabili-
fiaS Sr15 f00
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
ASKS FOR CLEMENCY.
Application OF Milwaukee Crimi-
nal to be Presented to Gov.
Uphan.

Waupun, Wis, Nov. 11-[SpeciaLl-
Gov. Upham will be requested to grant
another pardon within a short time. On
December 8 application will be made
for the pardon of Richard Ooghe, now
confined in state prison. Ooghe was con-
victed of assault with intent to kill and
murder in the municipal court of Mil
waukee on October II, 1893. He was
sentenced to term of ten years and
now begs the governor to commute the
sentence
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
Secured a ..Fat job

West Superior, Wis. Nov. 11.-[Spe-
cial.l-Capt. J. G. Clymer of Gordon
has just been appointed to one of the
latest jobs within the disposal of
Douglas county, he getting the coveted
position of superintendent of the work
house at salary of $4,000 per year, the
best salary paid any official in this city
or county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
WORK in the Mines.

Iron Deit. Wis, Nov. 10.-[Special.l-
Frank Rockefeller, proprietor of the At
lantic mine, passed through here and
Pence last Saturday III his private car
the Mesabi. to give instructors as to i'm
mediate operations. 1t is said that work
will be pushed ana new crew of men
will begin work III shaft No. tomor-
row, the fir6t tine since August II.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
BoscobeI SDring v alter.

: Boscobel, Wis. Nov. 12.-LSpeclaLllIE-
John W. Varrel OF this city recemus
SeaJ sample of water from his sprhtn a :
10 Washington for an analysis ana :, na :
Ipeceivel an answer from CongresSsnil.t,,nr
hi3abeock saying that the test Is pe ,s;n
man that from many other Nlsco 9ln :
springs. Mr.. Narrel intends to max .;i II
summer resort Of the place ana VIZ
ouid a large hotel next sea son.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
4 WITNESS L oCKED UP.

po,arson Confined in the Green
Bay Jail.
croon gav. wis. Nov. 12.-ISpeeial, -
Greehp Iss an important witness
Anne Inert Swanson. farmer Wh q
agaln ador .Ai arrest at oconto accused o., OF
is uhaSp another farmer nance; jam, sdr
mnFaer last spring. is confined in lall I neTe
fnr safe Keeping until the triai : ssIe 3
II + Is claimed that swanson eonIe = have
the woman, who n at snar nan - a..
fold the story TO ahothei
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
FOR LOVE OF A GIRL.
Crawford County Farmer Makes an At
tempt at Suicide.

tempt at Suicide.
Boscobel, Wis, Nov. 1O.-[Special. i
Henry Clark, well-known young farm
er living in the village of Millet, Craw-
ford county, just north of here, attempt
ed to commit suicide yesterday by shoot
ing himself in the head. He has been
keeping company with young and pref
ty music teacher at Stuben. Young Clark
went to call on the young girl yesterday
and when he left he asked her to marry
him, saying that if she refused he would
kill himself there. The young girl did
not accept the offer, and Clark drew a
revolver from his hip pocket and shot
himself just back of the ear. He is still
living, but has little hope of recovery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
WILL HAVE A BARBECUE.
Republicans of Richmond Center Decide
to Celebrate.

Richland Center, Wis, Nov. 11.-[Spe-
cial THE Republicans of the town Of
Marshall, the banner Republican town
of Richland county, will have a barbe-
cue at the farm home of Harve Mar
shall. Mr.. Marshall is over so years
old and has always been a staunch Re
publican. Previous to every presiden-
iial election for thirty years Mr.. Mar
shall has fattened young steer for a
barbecue in case the Republican candi-
date was successful, and the people for
miles around came to feast at his board.
When Harrison was elected he had be-
sides the OK roast $50 chickens on the
occasion of the feast. His town, which
is named for him, gave Mckinley 1Ol
majority
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
WINTER IN EARNEST.

Heavy Snow Storm Prevails in Northern
Wisconsin.
Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. 10
Especial. IA heavy snowstorm has pre-
vailed throughout this section of the state
for the past twelve hours and shows no
sign of let up. Eight inches has fallen
and all things have decided wintry as
at
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
NEW CHURCH DEDICATED.

Meeting of the Madison Episcopal Dele
gatcs at BelOit.
Beloit. Wis. Nov. 10.-[Special.l IA
two days session of the Madison convo-
cation Of the Episcopal church began in
this city this afternoon with twenty cler-
gymcn present from the district which
embraces thirteen counties. The convo-
cation began with the dedication of the
handsome new parsonage ST. Paufs
church has just completed Bishop Mich
olson Will speak Wednesday night.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
INCREASES THE POWER.

Important Order Issued to Mill Men at
Neenah.
Neenah, Wis, Nov. 10.-[Special.lI,
Owing to the rapid increase of the vol
ume of water in Lake Winnebago the
Water Power company issued an order
last evening, taking effect this morning,
instructing mill owners to increase the
amount Of water used from 10000 to
175. 600 cubic feet per minute.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
New Exchange at Amigo.

Amigo. Wis. Nov. Especial. THE
Strauss & Marshall Construction COM
pany of Ripon is now building local
telephone exchange in this city About
thirty subscribers have already been Sc
cured. Poles have all been set and wiz
ing will be commenced tomorrow. ~
will be in operation in ten days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
NOT CERTAIN OF PASSAGE.
Vote ON the Constitutional Amendment
Not Favorable.

Not Favorable.
Madison, Wis, Nov. 11-[Speciall-
Unless the other counties in the state do
better than Dane. the supposed educa-
tional center of the state, the constitu-
tional amendment. the passage of which
will permit the Legislature to increase
the salary Of the state superintendent of
public instruction from $1,000. the pres
ent annual stipend, will be lost. The of
fetal canvass shows that the amendment
carried in Dane county by the narrow
majority of 81. the total vote cast for
and against the amendment being hut
1858. about one-fifth the vote of the
county. There were 1916 votes for the
amendment. 1888 against.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
SECURED A CLEAR TITLE.

Site for New School Building at North
Kaukauna.
Kaukauna, Wis, Nov. 1O.-[Special1-
BY late decision of the Supreme court
the school district of North Kaukauna
has acquired a clear title to the site
known as Lawes park, which they pur-
chased to build thereon a new public
school building adequate to the present
purchase it was voted to construct
$4,000 building. 1t is now thought that
larger one is needed as there are many
more children. The present cost of the
lot now stands at about $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
Electric Light for Hartford.

Hartford, Wis. Nov. 70 Special. J.
Portz Bros. and J. B. Hahn of this city
are considering the advisa bility Of put
ting in an electric light plant in Hart
ford. They are now getting estimates
and sufficient guarantee from the city
council and the citizens, and if every
thing is found satisfactory, the city will
coon be ligkted by electricity.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
sustained a Fatal Injury.

hartford. Wis, Nov 11.-[Special.l--
Louis Schroeder. farm hand in the en-
ploy of ex-County Treasurer w. L. Shcr-
wood, is unconscious and probably fatal
head from a large black oak tree which
lie was telling
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
FOOLS NOT ALL DEAD.
.cinona Man Enaoavoring to Carry Out
an Election Wager.

an Election Wager.
La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 10.-[Special.] +
About the queerest of queer election bets
this fall is one the terms of which B.
McAllister of Winona is now engaged in
carrying out Before election McAlister,
who is foreman for Winona lumoer
firm, entered into an agreement with an
other citizen that if Mckinley was elect
ed he would beat his way to New York
city on passenger trains exclusively and
walk back McAllister arrived here last
night and as he cannot by the terms of
the wager pay his way, had to go to a
friend and get the wherewithal for his
Sl1nranr
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
RHODES IS RECAPTURED.
oshkosh Jailbreaker will Have 10 serve
His Full Sentence.

oshkosh, Wis, Noy l2.a Ii Iest l n
c. Fl. Rhodes. who orok an 5a allea a.,I pro-
gust o Win burglar n was reeaptured last
fesslon;a a this his city. He claims he has
nignt ~ in this vicinity ever slslce, ms
remained remain a He had served nearly three rec
e meaths Of six months sente aree f fSe
u peany and will now have TO serve 'he
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
TORE HIS SCALP OFF.

Richland Center Man Badly Hurt While
Hunting.
Richland Center, Wis, Nov. 11.-[Spe
cial While out hunting rabbit yester-
day Charlie Potts had his scalp nearly
all torn off by the accidental discharge
of his shotgun. He will recover.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
HAS FEW FIRES.
First One in Two Years at Waterloo Oc-
Cured This Morning.

curred Ills NIOTIIIIIS.
Waterloo. Wis, Nov. 12.-[Special.l-
Tho first fire in nearly two years oc-
cured in this village at 2:3O a. M. this
morning, it being the total destruction Of
the residence on the Gingles estate This
1a%a having been built years ago and
ioeafed on one of the principal residence
streets Streets of the town It was occupied by
fbe family of J. d. Finney who lose a
large lar amount of household Furniture;
The The loss on building and furniture Will
he about $500, partly covered by lnsur-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
DEATH OF EVAN OWENS.

He was Prominent Resident and Mason
of Cambria.
Cambria, Wis, Nov. 11-[Special]-
Evan Owens, an old resident of this vii
lage and the town of CORTLAND, died
this morning of heart trouble, aged 20
years. His funeral will be held on Fri
day at 2 p. M, under the auspices of
the Masonic lodge of which he was
prominent member.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

For furniture of every kind, where
you will find the largest stock in the
Northwest, and where you will get the
best value for your money, go to the
old reliable and well-known store of
CLEMENT. WILLIAMS q CO.,
426-428-430 Broadway, Milwaukee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
SUSPICIOUS OF YERKEs.
Britishers Think He Keeps Good Things
for Himself.

London, Nov. 9.-The Financial News
Gays A. L. Dewar, Chicago broker.
is here with the mission to place Yerkes'
tramway line securities and also to raise
money to finance a Chicago stock ex-
change. The News warns investors that
the elevated roads have seriously inn
paired tramway lines profits, adding that
when they were most prosperous Yerkes
displayed no anxiety to let Britishers
participate.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

Henry Van Nostrand New York
retired merchant, who died recently, was
one of the most noted conchologists in
the world, and leaves collection Of
shells of great value
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
BROKE UP THE GANG.
Last of a Trio of Burglars Sentenced at
BarabOO.

BarabOO.
Baraboo, Wis. Nov. 11.-[Special]-
Harry Patrick, charged with robbing
William Riebe's residence, was sentenced
by Judge Siebecker this morning to four
and a half years at Waupun. He was
one of gang, two others of which have
pleaded guilty and are now in the peni-
Tertiary. They robbed twenty residences
here last winter before being caught.
William WEIGH, charged with robbing
a passenger of gold watch on the Chi
cago & northwestern train between
here and Madison. got one year this
morning
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

A postal with your name will bring
you our new winter catalogue.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO..
Milwaukee, Wis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

Carpets, Draperies, Oil Cloths and
Linoleums, high grade; reliable floor COW
erings at modest prices. Let us figure
with you.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO..
Milwaukee, Wis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

Millions of men in India live, marry
and rear apparently happy children upon
an income which, even when the wife
works, is rarely above shillings a week.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

The Santa Fe at West Greek, Col,
will soon be placed on the list of ship
pers, as they are within a few feet of
their lead, which at rs feet gave returns
of S1S and S24
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

A postal with your name will bring.
you our new winter catalogue.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO..
Milwaukee. Wis. I
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

M. Emile lola, who is an expert BIZ.
cyclist, is, according to Partisan jour-E
nal, so fond of the wheel that he hasE
made up his mind to write novel about
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
PASSED FORGED CHECKS.
Superior Merchants Victimized to tho
Extent of $500.

Extent of $500.
West Superior, Wis, Nov. 11.--[Spe-
cial. Superior merchants have discov-
cred that they have been cieverly victim
lied on a worthless check deal by the
same individual who worked Duluth. He
caught the mercantile interest for about
$500 He established confidence by pass
ing good check and then followed with
hOouS ones.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

Miss Hamilton, NJ. D.. the physician
of the Amer of Arghanistan, has been
obliged to resign her office and return
to England on account of i'll health.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16

A postal with your name will bring
you our new winter catalogue.
ESPENHAIN DRY. GOODS CO.,
Milwaukee, Wis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-16
LAST OF THE PIONEERS.
George HI. NIansur Passes Away at M
Home Near Neenah.

Home Near Neenah.
Neenah. Wis, Nov. Especial +
caorge ri. Mansur, the last OF the early
pioneers of this vicinity. died ye4sIt ST.
On pV his farm home near this city lie was
horn in Vermont June 20. 1853, game 70
this city in 1913, and ms Masa aite N He
leaves four children. G. x. Mansur OF OF
Stavens Point. his son, was the hrst
~vb;te child born in Neenah.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1896-11-20
Literary Notes.

That clever literary raconteur,
"Drooh," who in private life is Rob
ert Bridges, has joined the writera
vho are foeking in such numbers to
The Ladies' Home Journal. "Drooh"
commences in the December issue Of
that magazine series Of "Drooh's
Literary Talks" which win hereafter
DO regular editorial feature of the
JournsL Mr.. Bridges will aim his
work moro directly at girls, and Cos.
sip about books rather than review
them. They win be, in Short 'lit-
erary talka."
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1896-11-20
Ever alive to the artistic tastes Of

Ever alive to the artistic tastes Of
the times, The Art Amateur gives
this month q lavish selection of OK
amples Of the work of the early Eng.
lish masters, the "oraze" for which
still continues. The number is more
than usually rich with its two charm.
ing colored supplements-one rich,
bright and glowing study OF geran
inns by Glars Goodyear, the other 6
delightful study Of outdoor life, by
Rhods Fl aas Nichols, about which,
by the bye, the editor has a curious
tale TO tell IN his Note Book. 1t is q
story Of stolen picture Of which
more will doubtless be heard later.
But as usual the real value of tho
magazine lies in the practical papers
for art students OF all GLASSES. There
are designs for the new fashionable
maroueterie painting-infnite sug-
gestions, designs and motives includ-
ing some useful Dents for china
painters (indeed thare is no maya.
zine SO useful to the china painter as
The Art Amateur). Metal Work
and Typography on Wood and on
Lesther-the latter especially, are
handled in detail and valuable hints
are given, some English ideas for
House Decoration will be found both
novel and useful, and the illustrated
description of Mr.. Harry Fem, the
artists home will be read with inter.
est. Landscape Painting, Still.liFe
Painting, Skotohiug, Illustrating,
Advice to Art Students, Art Notes
and Hints, are all practical and good,
and the number is more than ususlly
complete in every department, The
publisher authorizes us to repeat the
offer made by him last month to
send to any one who quotes this
notice, specimen copy of this Issue
together with the valuable little
"Manual Of Practical Hints for 30.
ginners," post free, on receipt of %
cents, the usual prics of the maya
zine being 50 cents or $500 a year.
Applicants should ask for the list of
special offers to new subscribers this
year. (Montague Marks, % Uaion
Square, New York;
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People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1896-11-20
LOSES TEN MEMBERS
Republican Majority in The Next
House Reduced to "a.
FEW DISTRICTS IN DOUBT.
Latest Returns Show Probable
Membership to be Republic
Leans, 207; Democrats,
131; Populists, 22.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
Republicans in the Fifty.fTth con-
gresa will have a plurality over the
Democrats Of 76, and a clear ms.
jority over Dan oorats and Populists
of "a. These are the figures as they
appear on the face of ths latest re-
turns. In reaching this result tho
two members from South Dakota,
which is still considered to be in
doubt, are given to the Republicans.
Wyoming's representative is given to
the Democrats, adjspatoh received
last night says the Republican hss 2
fighting chance yet. Col. Breokin-
ridge, who has announced thai he
will contest the seat with Evan Set
tie, bases his claim on technical IT.
regularity, The doubtful districts in
Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North
Carolina, Texas, and California have
all been placed.
Compared with the FIRST table pub.
lished in The Post two days ago, the
one herewith given shows a net loss
to tho Republican oolnmn Of ten
members, eight Of which are given to
the Democrats and two to the Popu,
lists. Changes have occurred in nino
States. California shows two less Re-
publioans, who are defeated by Pop.
ulists; Illinois, one Republican, dc.
fsated by Populist; Indiana, two
Republicans defeated by Democrats;
Kansas, one Democrat less and one
Populist more; Kentucky, one Demo-
orat more, taken from the Republican
column; Michigan, one Democrat,
now Olsssed az a Populist; Nebraska,
one moro Democrat elected; North
Carolina, one Democrat instead of
Populist; loss Of three Republican
congressman given to the Democrats.
New MexieO's Delegate will also DO
Democrat instead Of Republican.
The totals, including the three
Delegates, are 2O7 Republicans, 18l
Democrats, and % Populista, dis.
tribated az follows =