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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
MURDERED HIS WIFE.
Jury Returns a Verdict in the Ea-
nous Murder Case at
kenOSha.

Kenosha, Wis, Sept. 23.-[SDecial i
August Hilgendorf is guilty of murder
in the first degree SO said the jury
when it returned at $50 o'clock last
evening The crime with which Hilgen-
dorf stood charged was one peculiar in
some respects, mainly in the fact that
had all the circumstances surrounding
the deed been made to order and with
the express purpose of shielding the
murderer they could not have been bet
ter planned.
Hilgendorf returned to his home from
q visit to KenOsha at about 4:3O o'clock
p. IN. of July last. No one was there
to meet him save his wife. There are
no neighbors within sight or calling dis
lance of the place. He was under the
influence of liquor and he claimed he did
not find his wife upon his return. The
house was all wide open. He changed
his Clothes and about half an hour later
went out to feed his pigs. In going to
the milKhouse for the feed he claimed
he saw his wife hacked and cut to pieces
on the floor. Up to almost the last day
Of the trial the state was unable to show
that there was any motive for crime on
the part Of the old man. There was no
way Of showing whether any other men
could have been there during the old
mans absence. There was blood on
Hilgendorf's clothing but this he ex-
planned by saying that as soon as he
found his wife he rushed to her and at
tempted TO life her into his arms. The
most suspicious circumstance adduced
by evidence was that when the officers
called he told two or three conflicting
stories about the aG7fr, saying at first
she must have been murdered by tramps
and then later that she must have COM
mitted suicide.
The state built up it's case on the facts
that the wounds upon the woman could
not have been self-inticted and the blood
on the clothing could not have spattered
in the way it was if it had got there in
contact with the body as the defendant
claimed it had. Just at the last mo-
ment two nieceS Of the deceased woman
appeared on the scene and supplied the
missing links of evidence. One sWore
that Mr.. and Mrs Hilgendorf were Civ
en- to much quarreling and the other
swore that she saw her uncle come out
of the milkhouse and wash the blood
off his hands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hilgendorf lived in Mil
waukee up to a year ago last spring.
They kept a saloon on Fond du Lac ave-
nue. Hlgendorf is 81 years of age and
the wife was a. Hilgendorf has not
been sentenced but will probably become
a Waupun lifer.
Kenosha. Wis, Sept. 23.I[Special. i
August HilgendOrf convicted of the muir
Ter of his wife, was sentenced by Judge
Fish this noon to life Imprisonment at
NaUDjJn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
MRS. BERTRAM'S GIFT.
Income from $4,000 Bequeathed
to the Sisterhood of Holy
Nativity.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Sept 24.-[Spe-
citl. Bishop Grafton, who has just re-
turned from the East, gives intelligence
of a magnificent bequest which was
made by Mrs. Susan H. Bertram, whose
death took place few days ago, to the
Sisterhood of the Holy Nativity founded
by Bishop Grafton, the western branch
of which is located in this city. In her
will Mrs. Bertram gave over 100000
for public charities and she made pro-
vision that the income from $4,000 be
given to the Sisterhood of Holy Nativity.
The money has been evenly divided and
placed in the hands of two trust COM
panies.
The marriage of Miss Pauline Lorena
Smith, eldest daughter of Col. Nicholas
Smith, editor Of the Fond du Lac Com
monwealth, to William j. A. Sargent of
Milwaukee, was solemni4ed yesterday
afternoon, the ceremony being performed
by the Rev. r. w. Bosworth, d. D.,
of Milwaukee. Only the immediate rela-
tives of the two families were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent will be 'at home"
in Milwaukee after October Z.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
HER DEATH WAS SUDDEN.
Julia White Found Dead in Bed at
Menasha.

Menasha, Wis. Sept 22.-[SpecialE.
Miss Julia White was found dead in her
room at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. r. Wheeler yesterday shortly before
noon. Deceased was born in this county
and was AZ years of age. Death is sup
posed to have been caused by an cpl
leptic fit, to which she was subject
Miss White was professional nurse
and graduated from Bellevue hospital,
New York The announcement of her
death created considerable excitement
among her many friends. The funeral
will be held tomorrow, Rev. S. T. Kidder
Of the Methodist church officiating.
Stevens Point, Wis, Sept. 22.-[Spe
cial.] -Mrs. Charity Gordon, wife Of
Peter Gordon. one of the oldest resi-
dents of Stevens Point, died Sunday
evening. She was born in England in
1915 and came to this country in 1888.
She was married to John Mathews in
1915, Mr.. Mathews dying in 1874. She
leaves one son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
Rev. I'll. Ii. St. George Dead.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept n, 1896.
After a short illness, Rev. Howard 3.
St. George, ST., father of Canon st.
George of All Saints cathedral, died yes
terday at his home, 233 Lyon street,
aged 81 years. Five children survive
him. Up to three weeks ago Mr.. St
George enjoyed fairly good health, but
the infrmities of old age began to press
heavily upon him and he failed gradually
until Sunday, when his death was mo-
mentarily expected. The deceased was
born in Dublin, Ireland, III June, 1872
In 1887 he graduated as bachelor of arts
from Trinity college. He was ordained
deacon by the archbishop of Tuam III
1888, and a year later as priest by the
bishop of Derry and Raphoe. Mr. st.
George occupied several charge uI1Iil
1851, when he was made private chap
lain to the Marquis of Downshire. q po-
sition he held up to 1876, when he came
to this country with his family. He
has resided in Milwaukee since that
time. While in this country Mr. ST
George has held himself at the disposal
of the bishop, though declining to accept
a permanent charge. The st. George
family settled in Ireland at the time of
Charles l., and many of its members be-
came renowned in Irish history. The
funeral Of Mr. 81 George will be held
Saturday morning from All Saints ca
thedral at $50 o'clock, interment being
at Forest Home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
SUICIDE Or MURDER.
kenOSha County Woman Found
with a String Around Her
Neck.

Kenosha, Wis, Sept. 22.-[Speciall l.
The farmers of the town of Somers, this
county, are somewhat worked up over
the peculiar death of Mrs. Catharine
Mohr, an aged resident of that place.
Mrs. Mohr lived alone with her son and
had been in excellent health up to yes
terday. The son left home yesterday
morning for the city to do some trading,
and his mother at that time was III good
spirits. When he returned IN the after
noon he found his mother dead in the
sitting room with q string around her
neck and one end attached to the door
knob. The fact that $50 which had
been left in a drawer was missing led to
the belief that the woman had been
killed for the money. There were no
evidences of a struggle and everything
appeared to be in place in the house.
a coroner's jury was empaneled and
returned the following verdict: eve
find that the deceased came TO her death
from strangulation. but in what manner
is unknown to the jury
Mrs. Mohr was formerly a resident of
Racine The authorities will probably
investigate the affair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
DIED IN NEW MEXICO.
John II. JacQue Expires While on
Tour for His
Health

Port Washington, Wis, Sept. o.
Especial. John II. Jacque, one of the
leading merchants and bankers of this
city. died yesterday at Albuquerque, n.
NJ, of quick consumption, aged AZ years.
Mr.. JacQue was u native of this county,
having been born and raised in the town
of Belgium. He came to this city twenty
years ago, entering the mercantile bust
ness and about SIX month ago opened
the bank of Port Washington. At the
time of his death he was treasurer of the
school board and also held Il number Of
other offices, having been member Of
the city council six years. The remains
will arrive here today and interment will
take place Monday morning. Deceased
leaves Il wife and four children
Honey Greek, Wis, Sept 26.-[Spe-
cial. Fired Randolph, aged rs, one of
the very early settlers, is dead Of lung
trouble. He emigrated from Prussia
Germany, about ffty-five years ago, re-
siding in this immediate vicinity ever
since. A widow and six children sur
we.
Baraboo, Wis, Sept. 26.-Tspecial.lE
Miss Nellie Koch died in Chicago yester-
day, aged %. The remains were brought
here today for interment
Columbus, Wis, Sept. 26.-[Special.l-
Jacob Smith, a merchant tailor, died
this morning, aged S3. He leaves a
wife, and an adopted daughter living in
Chicago. Mr.. Smith came here i'll 1914,
taking up a large tract OF wild land,
which he soon disposed Of and estab-
lished himself in the business he had
ever since continued.
Lodi, Wis, Sept. 26.-[Special AFTER
a brief illness Mrs. Robert Wilson
passed away today, aged 50 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
INSPECTION STANDS.
Such at Least is the Superior Boards
Present Plan.

West Superior, Wis. Sept. 2G.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-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
assary 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 taem wheat enough for themselves
there VIII probably be no objections
to interfere with the running of Superior
Touring mills.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
READS LIKE A NOVEL.
Richland Center Girl Finds Relatives
and a Fortune.

and Fortune.
Richland Center, Wis, Sept. 24.-ISpe-
cial. lit develops that quite a romance
surrounds the life of Miss Bessie Smith,
who few days ago left Richland Center
for Nuremburg, Germany, where for
tune of 100000 awaits her. Bessie was
born in Germany eighteen years ago and
came to this country with her parents
when only / year old. Soon after their
arrival the parents died and the baby girl
was adopted by the late G. III. Smith,
who died few months ago while serv-
ing his second term as insurance com
missioner of Minnesota and whose re-
mains were brought here for burial Mrs.
Smith still resides here.
Not until her eighteenth birthday ami
versary did she know that her real name
is Barbara Schenck and that she was
born in Germany. Recently, through a
letter from her uncle, Carl Supe of MI
remburg, and through friend of her
uncle's who resides IN Chicago, she
learned of her good fortunte as sole heir
ess to the wealth of both her uncle and
grandmother, who is 80 years old and
who desires to see Bessie before she dies.
It was her expressed wish that Bessie
should proceed at once to Germany. The
girl will come into the property when
she is p years of age, the legal age in
Germany.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
DEATH OF A HERMIT.
Alexander Wilson Dies Alone at His
Home Near Madison.

Home Near Madison.
Madison, Wis, Sept. 24.-[SpeciaI.l-
Alexander Wilson. known as the Scotch
hermit, died at his home in the town of
Westford, this county, Wednesday, after
an illness of ten weeks. Wilson was a
native of Scotland and came to this
country and located in Westport fifty
years ago. He was a ripe scholar and
student He never married and for
many years has lived the life of a her.
nit, ofttimes suffering severe privations,
though being the possessor of several
thousand dollars worth of property.
At the time of his death 5000 in gold
were found concealed in different places
of safety in his shanty, while bills to the
amount of $500 We're discovered careful
ly sewed inside the Innings of his coat.
For forty years or more this eccentric
old man avoided any communication
with his relatives in Scotland and at
the time OF his death had no knowledge
of the whereabouts of any member of
his family. 1t is known, however, that
he left will, the contents of which
have not yet been revealed to the public
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN.
L. 3. RuI<a is President of the Boscobel
Driving Association.

Boscobel, Wis, Sept. 23.-[Special.] i
At meeting of the Boscobel Agricul-
tural and Driving Park association the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: L. B. Ruka, president;
George Kruel, vice-president; Z. G. Muf-
fey, secretary; +. 3. Sarles, treasurer;
executive committee, George +. Hilder-
brand, William II. Pittman and John
Scheinpfug. The report of the secretary
shows the association to be IN excellent
condition. The date for the fair next
year Will be set by the committee in
few days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
NEW RAILROAD CoMPANY.
Articles of the Sheboygan, ST. Paul 6
Western Road Filed.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 26.-[Special.l j
The Sheboygan, St. Paul & Western
Railway company fled articles OF or
ganization with the secretary of state
today. The capital stock is $3.50, 900,
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 500 each, the latter to two.
The road is 70 be constructed from the
city of Sheboygan to a point on the Mil
waukee & Northern division of the Chi
cago Milwaukee & st. Paul road at or
near Random Lake, IN Sheboygan coun-
ty, and will be eighteen miles in length.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
Death of Mrs. OriIia Foote.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 23, 1896
Mrs. Orjlla Foote. widow of Judge
Erastus Foote of Milwaukee, died on
Monday at Harvard, Neb., aged 81
years. Her husband was the first Judge
of the Milwaukee municipal court a
1860 by a decision of the Supreme court
which held that he had not been legally
elected. He was afterwards Il United
States court commissioner and died i'll
1875. Mrs. Fcote lived III Milwaukee
for 4 long time after her husbands
death, in house on Broadway, near the
fire department headquarters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
Death of Charles II. Wall.

Milwaukee, Wis. Sept. p. 1896.
Charles II. Wall, q brother Of f. c.
and J. G. Wall Of this city. died at his
home in Alameda, Cal, yesterday, at the
age of II years.
Mr.. Wall was born and raised in Mil
waukee, but removed to California some
years ago, where he engaged in the
newspaper business. and at the time of
his death he was editor of Il paper at
Alameda. He had been in poor health
for some time and his death was not al
together unexpected. The deceased
leaves a wife and one child. A telegram
to E. c.. Wall, received this afternoon.
states that the remains will be placed in
q vault at Alameda and later will be
mont.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
I. o. G. T. CONVENTION.
Officers for the Eighth District Elected at
the Marshall Meeting.

Marshall Wis, Sept. 26-[Special. j
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, H. Bunkel-
man, Waupun; d. secretary, Ada Evans,
Prairie du Sac; D. treasurer, Mrs Eva
Frazier, Madison. Rev. W. H. Clark
grand chief templar, addressed large
and enthusiastic meeting at the NJ. e.
church last evening
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
Verdict for Conway.

milwaukee,, Wis, Sept. 10, 1896.
ell must pay Sculptor John S. Conway
damages for breach of contract in not
allowing him to complete the soldiers
monument. How much Senator Mitchell
must pay, if the Supreme court is of the
same mind as the circuit court, is not
yet definitely determined. The jury that
brought in a verdict that assessed dam
ages III the sum of S7S79, but Judge
Johnson has yet to deal with the Ques-
ton of damages and he may alter the
amount
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
Suicide Of Charles schueltge.

milwaukee,. WIS, Sept. 10, 1896.
Charles Schueltge, aged 4S years, a
himself in the wardrobe of his room at
1906 st. Paul avenue early this morn
ing. The body was discovered by other
occupants Of the house and the coroner
was notified and removed the remains to
the morgue.
Schueltge had not worked for some
time. His wife, who lives at Germania
and Ninth streets. survives him. The
couple had not lived together for a
year past.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
Was Ninety-four Years Old.

milwaukee,, Wis. Sept q, 1896.
Patrick Mitchell of S27 Sycamore
street died this morning at the age of "a
years. The deceased was brother of the
late John Mitchell and father of Mrs
Z. w. Nietterauer of Duluth, Mimi. He
came to milwaukee, in 1871 and was for
forty years employed by the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Hallway company.
retiring in 1881. The funeral will take
place from the residence Wednesday
morning at $50 to the Church of the
Gesu, thence 10 Calvary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
FOUL PLAY IS FEARED.
Mysterious Disappearance Of a Former
Stevens Point Man.

Stevens Point, Wis, Sept. 24.-[Spe-
cial. 1-Fears are entertained in this city
on account of the absence of Frank
Bliss. a former resident, but now living
at Big Timber, Mont. He left home
on September with trainlpad of sheep
for Chicago, and passed through this
place Oh the following Friday. He in
tended visiting relatives here on his re-
turn and was expected to arrive Tues
day, September 10 Nothing has been
heard from him since he passed through
here Foul play is suspected. His pho
tograph has been sent to the police de-
partment of Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
BALM FOR A WOUND.
Superior Man Sues the Lehigh Coal Com
pany FOR $40, 600.

West Superior, Wis, Sept. 24.-[Spe-
cial. Suit has been brought by Dellor
Portance through his attorneys, O,Brien
81 Vaughn, against the Lehigh Valley
legged to have been sustained by him
While in their employ. Portance's hand
was injured by being drawn into pull
ley. He alleges that the defendant was
negligent in that he was working under
the orders of a foreman and should have
been notified as to when the machinery
was to start. The defendants are the big
coal receiving company on Tower Bay
slip known as the ''wigwam'' dock from
the novelty of its apparatus.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
FOUND IN THE RIVER.
Sudden Death of j. e. Stocking of Eau
Claire at Hudson,

Hudson, Wis, Sept. 25.-[SpeciaI. /
The body of J. 8. Stocking was found
in Willow river yesterday afternoon.
A fisherman discovered his vest floating
on the water and on nearing the shore
found nearly all the balance of his
clothing in a boat moored to the shore.
1t is thought he had been in the water
over twelve hours. None of his rela-
tives have arrived as yet. but it is
thought the body will be taken to Eau
Claire Letters were found in his room
for his brother and DR.. Johnson
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
ESCAPED FROM JAIL.

During the Sherifi's Absence James
Mccall Left Wautoma.
Wautoma, Wis. Sept. 25.-[Special.]
During the absence of Sheriff Gustins
family at the fair, James Mccall, SEN
.enced to Waupun for three years, made
ais escape by breaking out of the county
jail, and is still at large. Officers are
securing the country for him. A reward
IF $50 is offered for his capture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
ROUNDHOUSE BURNED.
Loss to the Northern Pacific at West
Superior.

West Superior, Wis, Sept. 23.-[Spe-
cial THE Northern Pacific roundhouse
at the east end was destroyed by fire
this morning. The origin of the blaze
is unknown. The eight engines were
taken out at Z o'clock and an hour after
wards the place was in flames. The de-
partment could not get water to it and it
is a total loss The damage is $500.
The company expects to rebuild with a
fine modern structure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
CUT DOWN EXPENSES.
Finance Committee at Superior Recon
mends that Course.

West Superior, Wis, Sept. 23.-[Spe-
cial THE city council failed last night
to find any relief for the city's empty
treasury and it looks as though the
recommendation of the finance commit
tee to lay off half the fire and police de-
partments and reduce other expendi-
lures, including half the electric lights,
would haze to be followed out Final
action has been deferred for one week.
BY the sweeping reductions recommend
ed at last nights council meeting the ex-
penses would be cut $4,000 a month.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

ing the meeting II. J. Killilea of the
Jockey club stated that the club had de-
cided to give the Agricultural society a
quit-claim deed of all the improvements
made on the grounds. which now amount,
it is said to about $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
JURY COULD NOT AGREE.
No Decision in the Barkowskie Damage
Case at WautOIna.

Wautoma, Wis, Sept. 23.-[Special.l =
The case of Mary Barkowskie VS.. the
town of Shields for $4,000 personal dam
age, brought to Waushara county on
change of venue from Marquette coun-
ty, occupied Judge Webbs attention for
several days. The jury disagreed after
The case of T.. T.. Ashly VS.. the Gear
heart Lumber company of Chelsea, Tay
lor county, for $2O,00O for the loss of
an arm some six years ago, was discon-
tinueG
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
KELLY CONTINUES AS MANAGER.
Plans Of West Superior Land and I'm
DroVPmeut COmnany.

West Superior Wis. Sept. 26.-[Spe-
cial.l-W 3. Banks. the local member
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 transa ctions. 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 Il more agrees
sive policy can be carried out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

Berlin, Wis, Sept. [Speciall-
James Mccall, who has been confined in
the county jail here the past four months
charged with burglary at Plainfeld. was
taken before Judge Webb this morning
and sentenced to three years at Waupun
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
BARABOO HOTEL ROBBED.

Two Railroad Ien Arrested in Chicago
on Suspicion.
Baraboo, Wis, Sept. 24.-[Special]-
The Northwestern hotel was entered last
night and sob was taken from Cum
mings sisters, the proprietors. Two
former railroad men here were arrested
in Chicago this morning on suspicion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
WANT FRANCHISE ANMULLED.
A ction to be Commenced Against the
Central Electric COMPANY

Central Electric Comp
Oshkosh, Wis, Sept -LSpeciall-
Within the next few days Attorney
General Mylrea will be petitioned by
City Attorney Davidson, acting for the
city of Oshkosh, to commence action for
the annulment of the franchise Of the
Central Electric Railway company, or
ganized two years ago by j. X Iillot-
son and others, to build an electric line
in this city, which was only fairly start
ed when the company went into the
hands of q receiver