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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
SAWED THE IRON BARS.
William Zelner Makes His Escape
from the Dodge County.
Jail,

Juneau, Wis, Nov. 30.-[Speciall-
William Zelner, the young man who was
awaiting trial in the county Jail here on
a charge of numbering Mrs. Mary
Butcher. in the of Lebanon, escaped from
the Jail last evening about o'clock. 1t
is evident that he was assisted by per-
sons outside of the jail, as he had saws
with which to work.
He was placed in one of the center
cells in the big cage and succeeded IN
saving through two of the bars. He
then went into the large corridor and
waited until the sheriff came in to lock
the cells for the night. When the sher-
iff entered Zelner secreted himself be-
hind one of the doors and while the of
feer was making the rounds he escaped
through the front door which had been
left unlocked.
The escape was not noticed until some
time later and the prisoner had secured
a good start of the officers. A posse inn
mediately started in pursuit, but so far
no trace of the alleged murderer can be
found A reward will be offered unless
the man is taken within a short time.
The murder of which ZeIner is charged
was one of the most brutal in the history
of Dodge county and aroused the WRATH
of the farmers to such an extent at the
time that had the murderer been cap
tured lynching would probably have re-
SulI0us MIS- DuCuCI was d WOAucAA w.
80 years of age and lived on the farm
of her brother in the town of Lebanon,
near WATERFOWL. She used to take care
of the house for her brother and was
quite lively for a woman of her age.
On the morning of July 8, August
Maxmiller. brother of the woman, re-
turned from a trip to the city and was
Mortified to find the dead body of his
sister on the doorsteps at the rear of the
house in terribly mutilated condition.
There was a large hole in the woman's
head and her face was one mass OF
bruises and covered with blood. Near
by was a pair of large pincers, bespat-
tered with blood. The officers made
an examination of the surroundings and
came to the conclusion that William
Zelner, young farm hand, knew some
thing of the murder. He was absent
and did not put in an appearance again.
This strengthened the suspicious against
him and for several days the woods and
swamps Whereabouts were searched for
him. At last the young man gave HIM
self up to the sheriff, claiming that he
had been hiding in q marsh. His looks
indicated that it was the truth, as he was
in delapidated condition and was near
~ famished.
The only motive advanced for the kill
ing of the aged woman by Zelner is the
fact that he wanted to marry young
girl and could not get a lease of the
farm as long as the sister of Maxmiller
WAS alive.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
FROM THE OBSERVATORY.
Pedestrians Find it Difficult 10 Wander
About the Streets of OcOntO.

Pedestrians Find it Difficult 10 Wander
About the Streets of OcOnto.
Oconto, Wis, Dec. 1.-[Special. 1.-The
city has been without street lights for
the past six weeks and no man can fore
tell when citizens shall cease to grope
in the darkness, for the city council is
firm in it's determination not to pay $42O0
for street illumination when it's members
have ascertained by correspondence with
other cities that it can be produced at a
profit at a much less figure. A commit
tee of the council recently offered the
local lighting company $500 for the
service, which offer was not accepted.
The proposition was increased to $4,000,
which, it was understood would receive
favorable recognition by the company,
but the bargain has not yet been closed.
Business houses and private residences
are furnished with electric lighting, but
while the fight is on night pedestrians
must either feel their way along the I'M
lighted streets or carry lantern.
William Mathewson sustained injury
that came near resulting fatally. He
had been i'll and stepped out upon the
porch for breath of fresh air, when he
was seized with fainting spell and fell
to the ground, cutting an ugly cash in
his throat, requiring several stitches to
close.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
SCENES AT CHIPPEWA FALLS.

that break in this Little Falls dam,
thirty miles above here, would carry
nearly everything away here. In the
same way the people of Eau Claire fear
the result if the ice gorge here breaks
too suddenly. while those below Durand
are entertaining the same fears for the
outcome there.
At 9 o'clock Col. Jones, accompanied
by the mnayor and Manager Irvine of the
logging company, drove down the river
to Gravel island, six miles from here,
where an attempt will be again made to
tempts were made there but they re-
suited in no particular improvement. At
that point there is stretch of smooth
ice with gorges piled up below and above.
The work was begun on the lower end
of the upper gorge, but as the ice was
torn away from there it Immediately
lodged against the lower gorge and no
special benefit to the general situation re-
suited. That being the situation after
yesterdays blasting, it is hard to say
what may be decided on today.
Col. Jones is in Doubt.
Col Jones, after an extended trip along
the river where he viewed the big ice
gorge from various points, says that he
could not give an opinion yet as to what
was best to do, but that he had found
that the ice pack or gorge extended eight
cen miles and that while the water was
rising. in Chippewa Falls the river itself
was falling and that he did not believe
that the danger was so very great just
now. Further than this he would not
speak until he had investigated more
thoroughly.
A delegation of thirty or forty citizens
of Eau Claire arrived in the city at noon
and called on Mayor Lindley Of Chippe-
wa Falls. Mayor Henry Day of Eau
Claire, on behalf of the party, spoke
briefly, expressing the sympathy of the
sistex. city in this disaster and offering
any assistance that may be in their power
to give.
Firms Which Had to Move.
The following concerns have been
drowned out and compelled to move from
the flooded district
Postoffice: Goddard & Watson, drugs;
Good Luck Drug company. drugs; G. B.
Morse, ,jewelry;, Clark 4 Taylor; general
store; L. F. Martin, hardware and furniture;
Eli Hodge, saloon; Jack Murray, saloon; e.
Poznonski, dry goods and clothing; Heller
& Jacobs, dry goods; Plego's livery stable;
p. Crowell, boots ana shoes; Weyenberg
Bros. boots and shoes; Robert Galley, fur
niture: Barney McHugh, saloon; A. Adams,
barber shop; p. Bergeyin, clothing; Gus Pc
derson, saloon; Boston Clothing company;
Mrs. q. NJ Link, restaurant; L. MOrey, Sa-
loon; James Bowler, barber shop; Amer
houses on River street. T. Morris, grocer;
George S. Raymond, barber shop; A. Nc
Donald, bakery and restaurant; A. Ballard,
music store; J. A. Mitchell, restaurant; |.
factory; Caesars harness shop; r. Congs-
man, saloon; Jenkins Bros, dry goods:
Webb s. Fletcher hardware public library;
Herald office; Independent office.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
WORKED AN OLD GAME.

Merchants Victimized by Sharper at
La Crosse.
La Crosse Wis, Dec. 2.-[Special.l-
A check worker operated among the
merchants here Saturday and victimized
seven or eight of them. 1t was not dis
covered that the checks were worthless
until late yesterday afternoon, when
The fellows scheme was to place small
amount on deposit at one of the banks,
procure a check book and then proceed
to work them off, withdrawing his de-
post after he had done so. The checks
were nearly all for $12.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.
Austin Callahan Passes Away at His
Home Near RipOn.

Ripon, Wis, Nov. 3O.-[Speciall-
Austin Callahan. living six miles north
west of the city, died of congestion of
the brain. He was so years old and had
years When he first came here he
helped in the construction of the north
ern division of the St. Paul railroad
through this section. Twenty-four years
ago he had a paralytic stroke, since
which time he had been almost helpless.
Three sons and daughter survive him.
Baraboo, Wis, Nov. 30.-[Special.]-
John Watson, aged 50 years, is dead.
He had resided here since boyhood. He
leaves several children who reside here,
at Tomah and Sparta.
Fond du Lac Wis, Nov. 3O.-[Special.l
Mrs. Mary A. Bush, widow of the late
Henry Bush, and mother of Court Re
porter III. A. Bush, died suddenly this
morning of heart disease, aged % years.
She had resided here fifty years. She
leaves three children.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
CALL FOR A PASTOR.

Rev. Robert Dennison of ST. Louis May
Locate at GAINESVILLE.
GAINESVILLE, Wis. Dec. 2-[Special.E
The Congregation church and society of
this city has extended a trial call to
Rev. Robert Dennison of st. Louis, and
he will preach here during the month
of December. In all probability the
engagement will be made permanent at
the end of that time. He is well known
here, his wife being a former resident.
He is a graduate of Amherst college,
and a very able man. Southern eli
mates do not agree with him, hence his
refusal of an offer of $4,000 a year from
the St Louis church.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
HE WILL RECOVER.
Skin-grafting Used Successfully on an
Injured Man at Oconto.

Oconto, Wis, Dec Especial. John
Taylor, the man who had a foot crushed
by an engine at the Northwestern de-
pot in this city about six weeks ago and
who has since been under treatment in
the Menominee River hospital at Mari
nette is now in the Oconto Jail, recover
ing from the effects of his weakened con-
dition resulting from operations while at
the hospital. His foot was caught in
the gearing Of the engine and bursted
open on top, and pieces of flesh, about
an inch square and sixteen in number,
were taken from his hip by the surgeon
and grated into the aperture. His foot
is still tender but mending successfully.
He is a stranger and was stealing ride
when the accident occurred. He claims
Kansas as his home.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
WISCONSIN FLOODS.
City of Chippewa Falls Placed
in Grave Peril.
Merchants Forced to Abandon Stores
Situation Elsewhere.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Dec. 2.--[Spe-
cial.l--Confusion reigns in Chippewa
Falls today and the thoroughly alarmed
people are making every effort to leave
as little for the incoming waters % de-
dred teams and drays have rushed hlth-
er and thither all last night and today
and the streets are Uttered with various
kinds Of merchandise which spilled over
the sides and ends Of the overloaded
wagons as they were hurried to places
of safety.
The water remained stationary until
about 3 o'clock this morning, then it be-
gan to rise rapidly, and inside of four
hours an additional rise of eighteen
inches had been registered. The river at
10 o'clock is twenty-four feet high and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
MANY ANIMALS persisted.
Renorts of Damage from Black River
Foil

Reports of Damage from Black River
Falls District.
Black River Falls, Wis, Dec. =
lSnecial.ET recent floods on Black
river surpassed anything in the history OF
the county at so late period III the fall.
As returns from the lower river county
come in much loss of stock and other
property is reported. j..
Peet Peterson, farmer living few.
miles below this city, lost several head Of
stock which were feeding in the bottoms
and were swept away by the flood which
came so suddenly.
Cases of like character. are reported
and extensive fill at the end of Melrose
bridge is washed away and that the new
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
Green Bay Pastor Dead.

Green Bay. Wis, Dec 1.-[Special.l-
Rev. f. Eppling, the aged pastor of St.
Pauls German church of this city, died
this morning of inflammation of the
bowels, after brief illness. He was
10 years of age and widely known
throughout the Northwest. He leaves
several children. The funeral will be
held Saturday or Sunday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
NEVER MOVED HER.
Mrs. McDougal Bound Over for Trial at
Marinette.

Marinette, Wis. Dec. Mrs. Nc
Dougal, who is charged with the murder
of her husband, Archie McDougal, had
her examination yesterday and was
bound over to the circuit court to await
trial in January. Only four witnesses
were examined and all the evidence was
who is now under arrest charged with
adultery. testified that she came to him
Immediately after the murder and first
said that Archie McDougal had killed
himself She then added, whats the
use, l did it myself" DR.. Addison testi-
fed that right after the killing she said
to Reifschlager, the sole witness to the
GERS that he did it himself" Sheriff
Hitchon also testified that she admitted
her guilt to him. Mrs McDougal sat
unmoved during the recital of the testi-
mOny
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
AN OLD MAN SENTENCED.
Samuel Dodge Consigned to Waupun for
Eighteen Years.


Oconto, Wis, Nov. 3O.-ESpecial.] j
When Judge Hastings sentenced Samuel
Dodge Saturday night to the penitentiary
for eighteen years the latter broke down
and cried like child. He was con-
victed of criminal assault ON girl.
He is Ga years of age and his
wife So Sunday the latter, who
is stopping at the Roth house, wan
dered aimlessly about the streets, before
her absence from the hotel had been no
ticed, moaning piteously, and vigilant
watch has since been kept over. her for
fear that she may attempt suicide by
Jumping into the river. Husband and
wife had brief but pathetic meeting in
the Jail last night, the woman calling
down the wrath of the gods upon the
head of Sheriff Whitcomb for doing his
duty. The case may go to the Supreme
court on the ground that it was not clear
ly proven whether or not the girl had
attained the age of consent. Dodge was
taken to Waupun on the 5:14 train last
night.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07

bridge was all right at the time. The
break in the jam saved the bridge, as it
gave an outlet to the immense body of
water held back by the anchor ice which
was gorged against the bridge.
At numerous other points the highways
are reported to be in a demoralized con-
dition Otherwise the floods have placed
things in good condition for winter.
Lumbermen are gratifed at the OUT
look for the season, excellent logging
roads and abundant supply Of water next
spring are now assured
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
FIRE IN A BUSINESS BLOCK.
McIndOe Building Damaged at Rhine
1ander-Firemen Injured.

McTndOe Building Damaged at Rhine
1ander-Firemen Injured.
Rhinelander, Wis, Dec 1.-[Special.l
Fire originating from a defective
chimney in the building of MeIndoe,
Parker & Daniels, corner of Brown
and Davenport streets, last night, caused
a loss on the building of $4,000, fully
covered by insurance The stock of
Clark & Lennon, hardware dealers, was
damaged by fire and water. 1t is fully
insured.
J. J. Reardon's stock of drugs was
damaged by water and smoke. 1t is in
sured for $4,000. The library and fix
lures of T. N. McIndoe, M. D., and c..
were badly damaged; no insurance.
Morris Doyle of the central hose COM
pany was overcome with smoke and had
to be carried out. The building will be
rebuilt at once.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
RESTS WITH TIE JURY.
Closing Arguments in the Houston MUIR
der Case.

Closing Arguments in the Houston MUIR
der Case.
Wausau. Wis, Dec. 3.-[Special.l i
The Houston murder case went to the
jury late yesterday afternoon and YER
dict is expected at any time. Each side
presented strong arguments.
Although the jury i'll the Houston MUIR
der case went out at 3 o'clock yester-
day afternoon nothing has been heard up
to 2:3O today. 1t is generally supposed
that when they went out they stood s
to 4 for acquittal, and that they now
stand to 6. It is not now expected
that they can reach an agreement as
there are very strong men on the jury,
whom those who know them are salts
fed can never be moved if they have not
been moved before this.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
piIots Elect New Officers.

La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 2.-[Special.l-
At the meeting of the Upper Mississippi
River Pilots association this morning
officers were elected for the ensuing two
years as follows: President, Joseph
Buisson, Wabasha; first vice-president,
George Winans, Waukesha; second vice
president, Joseph Duley, Clinton. Ia;
third vice-president, l. NJ. Newcomb,
Pepin; secretary and treasurer, d. G.
Law, Lyons; directors, NJ. NJ. Looney,
La Crosse; A. O. Day, Clinton; Q. j.
Newcomb, Winona.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
THEY WANT POINTERS.
Oshkosh Assemblylnen to Draft Another
Fish Law.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 3.-[Special. 1.-The
three assemblymen from this county,
Buckstaff Billiard and Tucker, have sent
word to the two local hunting clubs and
the local Fishermens union to appoint
delegates to meet them and hold con-
ference over desirable fishing regulations
on Lake Winnebago and Fox river. If
a compromise can be agreed on it viii
be embodied in the new state game law
to be passed by the next Legislature.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
Have Fire Protection Now

Grantsburg, Wis, Dec. 1.-[special.l /
The first fire protection in this county
was recently purchased by the village
council. It is chemical and water
pump with 1000 feet of hose, the city
having $1,000 for the outfit.
The Starch company here received
their first order for starch a few days
400 in two years. Their entire product
of the large 1895 grind still remains
upco1d
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
APPLETON MERCHANT FAILS.
Rudolph Schwarz's Store Closed on 8
Chatte1 Mortgage.

ChatteI Mortgage.
Appleton, Wis, Dee. 1.-[Special.]-
The store of Rudolph Schwarz, one of
the leading clothing merchants, was
closed this morning on foreclosure of
chattel mortgages. Claims apply in the
following order: W. f. Hammell, APP
pleton, $21OO; same, S1100; William
Hoffman, Green Bay, $4,000; Kuhn. Ma
Schwarz, New York, $500; total of mort
cages, $1,000. Besides these mortgages
there is a general Indebtedness of about
$4,000, held mostly by Chicago wholesale
houses, making total liabilities about
$4,000. Assets consisting of stock and
fixtures are estimated at $4,000 to $751;
600. The cause of the failure was poor
business and bad collections.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
APPLY FOR BAIL.
Effort to Secure Mrs. McDougaPs Release
at Marinette.

The attorney for Mrs. Kate McDougal
will soon apply to Judge Hastings to set
bail bonds for their client. Her friends
are manifesting increasing interest in the
case and wish to leave no stone unturned
to get her out of prison. 1t is generally
believed here that on account of the
strong case against Mrs. McDougal that
the circuit judge will not allow bail.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
Caught on a Poultry Hook.

Marquette, Wis, Nov. 3O.-[Special.]-
Louis Kanutsky, while going home from
Sunday school yesterday with his sister,
accidentally came in contact with a
poultry hook that had been left in front
of Main street butcher shop. The hook
caught in his scalp and when the lad
tried to break away it became imbedded
deeper and bad wound was made. He
was taken to the hospital and a cut
several inches and down to the skull was
SeWed I'D.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
THE PLAN FAILED.

Effort to Divide Three Towns in Burnett
County.
Grantsburg, Wis, Dec 1.-[SpeciaL] J.
A vain effort was made in the towns of
Wood, Lake and Marshland to have
these towns divided, but the county
board refused to act and adjourned with
out taking any step further than to ap-
point committees to investigate into the
legality of such a move at this time.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
DELAFIELD STUDENT MISSING.
Son of Rev. T. ID. Wallace Disappears al
Chicago.

Son of Rev. It. ID. Wallace Disappears at
Chicago.
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec 3.-Arthur Wallace,
church, has been missing from his home,
at $50 Washington boulevard, since last
Saturday night. The police have been
asked to search for the youth, and pri-
vate detectives are also at work. For
two years Arthur has been attending the
ST. Johns Military academy at Delafeld,
Wis. November "a he arrived home to
spend Thanksgiving. Last Saturday
evening the youth left his home, saying
he was going to visit friend on the
south side and would be home early.
Since then nothing has been seen of him.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
Went Through the Ice.

Pewaukee, Wis, Nov. 3O.-An ice
yacht owned by S. P. Bevier broke
through the ice yesterday, and its two
occupants, Mr.. and Mrs. BeYier, were
rescued with great difficulty owing to the
thickness of the ice. The lake froze
only last night, the ice having a thickness
of about three inches.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
OLDEST MARRIED COUPLE.

Fond du Lac Pair Celebrate Their Sixty
sixth Anniversary.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Dee. 2.-[Special.l
Mr.. and Mrs. III. w. Van Arnam, each
SO years of age, celebrated the sixty
sixth anniversary of their wedding to-
day. They are the Oldest married couple
in the state. They came to this city
from New York state ffty-fve years
ago
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
ZELNER CAPTURED AGAIN.

Alleged Murderer Located at His Home
in Lebanon.
Juneau, Wis, Dee. 1.-[Special. /
William Zelner. who escaped from jail
Sunday evening was captured late yes
terday afternoon near Lebanon, the home
of his people, Zelner was about to leave
for WATERFOWL when the officers sur
prised him. He said he wanted to see
his folks and intended to return to Jail.
He was brought back here last night
He is awaiting trial on a charge of muir
der.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
BARELY ESCAPED ALIVE.

Dane County Mans Dwelling Burned
with the Contents.
Madison, Wis, Dee. 2.-[Special.] 1.-The
home of David Dunn, near Burke station,
in the town of Burke, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire Honday night with the
contents. Mr. Dunn and his family mar
rowly escaped with their lives. The
house was insured in the Cottage Grove
company.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
SUPERIOR'S CARNIVAL.

Steps Taken to Arrange Tor an Ice Pal
ace, Etc.
West Superior, Wis, Dec. 2.-[Spe-
cial IA meeting was held by business
men at the West Superior hotel last
night to arrange preliminaries for the
winter carnival to be held here. w. III.
Locke was chairman and committees
were appointed to report to another meet
ing in the Commercial clubrooms Satur-
day night Several hundred dollars is
already subscribed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
HE WAS A NERVY LAD.
Injured Boy at Rhinelander at Last Dis
closes His Identity.

closes His Identity.
Rhinelander, Wis, Dec. 3.-[Special.] +
A boy who has been in the county poor
house here for the past six months and re-
fused to give his name disclosed it yester-
day and his father, George Duclos of 1865
La Sale street, Chicago, came up after
him today. The boy lost a foot while
riding on freight train near here last
June and was taken to the poorhouse and
treated He said he was tramp, al
though but II years old, and would give
no information as to his identity.
He ran away from home for being
chastised and his father had not heard
from him since he disappeared. The doc
tors who amputated his foot said they
never had a more nervy subject. He
made no murmur while undergoing the
operation.