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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

for the crew; but it was an obliging
crew, and the hands helped the crowds
of starving refugees to bake pigs on
shovels over the fires under the boilers.
AS the waters gradually subsided, or
showed signs of doing so, the scenes of
the greatest danger were transferred
further down the river. Nothing but
the sand bags strewn along at intervals
saved 81 miles of the track of the Iron
Mountain railroad. In all the S5 miles
from Memphis to Helena were only two
dry spots where houses stood. Above
Helena the lighthouse keeper had been
driven up into a tree top, but there he
stayed, his dog and gun on the sca1Iold-
ing by his side, with nothing but poor
apology for lantern waving any ap-
preaching craft away from the levees
on pain Of death. At Birds point was
another faithful gentleman, with con-
ditions fairly normal, performing his
/ arduous and important duties in a tree
| top. He was telegraph ,perator, with
! his instrument under his arm, sending
/ and receiving news or at least keeping
the circuit. In some places just above
Helena the water was only two or three
inches below the tops of the levees.
The sand sacks might stop general
overfiowing, even if the river should
rise above this Level; but the crcvassc,
That was the thing the most terrible.
The rush Of waters had been known TO
root up trees three feet thick, and some
crevasses had seemed instantly to be
20 feet deep. The situation was any
thing but pleasant at Helena, there
. fore. Seven thousand people lived in the
basin there, below the level of the river
Eighty-siX feet Of water dashed against
the levee as if trying to break it through
with every wave. The water, already
ten feet above the level of the streets
surged past the town, 10000, 900 gallons
every second at the rates of eight miles
an hour.
This town was not without her heroes
, though. There was Capt. Pillow, a
, wealthy man with one arm, long sine,
| famous for his bravery in another flood
, He was protecting one of the levees
, There was q slough, (as when the Who'll,
, structure seems, from the violence O,
; the waters and from its own SOAKING
, aud undermining, to be about to Civ,
way) and just sign of break. Their
was a break-about as big as a man.
body. Capt. Pillow flung his BODY int,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13
SCENES OR TERROR AND DISASTER.
The Devastation Along the Path of the Great
Father of Waters.
Struggle to Maintain the Levees-BaCk and White Join Their E
fors-Relief Measures at Memphis--Exten of
Flooded Territory.
Copyright. 1879

ther in many new clothes-the women
especially, who were almost beside
themselves in tneir gay and ill-assorted
colors.
Wild stories continued to come in
from down the river. There was fine
hunting--and more hunting than the
law allowed. Deer, panthers, and even
bear, were driven from their seclusion
into the open of the levees; there was
no one to interfere with those who
loved sport enough to kill them. Along
the Kansas, Fort Scott & Memphis
railroad 500 hogs had rooted holes in the
embanliments by the river in search of
food. This endangered the trains, and
they were driven into u neighboriDg
roundhcuse and locked up. One hardy
steamboat captain came in with
queer record of his discoveries. His
paper had run out away down the river,
and he had resorted to the bosom of q
shirt that had been found in bundle
among the baggage. Later it became
necessary for the captain to wear this
shirt, and he did SO; but this did not
interfere with his submission of q clear
and complete list of persons lost and
rescued. He was able to discard the
borrowed shirt in Memphis.
All the while the sacks for filling at the
levees were rushed down to the danger
points as fast as possible One load of
100000 went. The government tug,
1tasca, Capt. Fitch, was of the greatest
service. Early in the excitement Capt.
Fitch had spent, or had arranged to
spend, $4,000, without any authoriza-
ton; but he knew that this was neceS-
sary, that it would be fatal to delay, and
that the government could probably
be depended on in time TO pay the
money. There were few conveniences
for cooking on board the ltasca, except
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13
Notice.

Nina Slaughter, who resides at Westport,
County OF Ulatsop, III the Territory CT Okla.
homa, will take notice that on the 10Th day of
February. 1897, James X Woodford FLED his
petition in the Court of Common Pleas of
Washington County, Ohio, against said Nina
Slaughter and all other heirs at law of William
G.. WoodfUrd, deceased, in which petition said
James X. Woodford demands partition of GER
tain real estate situate in said County of
Washington, and therein described, and being
all the real esta of which the said William
q. y oodford died seized
Said Nina Slaughter is further notified that
she is required to answer said petition on or
before the 18th day OF May, 1897, or the prayer
thereof may be granted.
JAMES X. WooDFoRD.
j. Preston, Attorney for flainti1
March 80, 1897, 6wks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13
E!;Z|||A|(|;a|'i7;'g
GREAT
Bargain Sale s!
--OF-
Ladies Laupdried Shirt Waists

Having purchased at great sacrifice,
direct from. the factory, q large lot of
Ladies' Shirt Waists, of good styles,
material and workmanship, the regu-
lar prices at which they sell being 5Oc.,
75c and S1.OO, in order to close the lot
out quickly, we will put
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13
25 Cents Each.

In consideration of the extremely
low price made, no garment will be
taken back or exchanged after it leayes
the store Remember, this is the great
est Bargain we have ever offered.
SPECIAL.-Rea Oil Cloth Window
Shades on Fine Spring Rollers, at 25c
each, worth So and 3sc.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13
Snap in the Grocery
Department.

One pound can OF Delicatesse Baking
Powder for conts. Only to introduce
it at this price.
Dried peaches at 4c pound.
Evaporated Apples AZ SC pound,
New Lines of Dress Goods, Innings
and Trimmings Opening.
The newest fads in Ribbons and
Neckwear.
Clear Cuts made in prices Of Granite
Ware.
Perfumed Ammonia, the surest and
most resreshiug accessory for the
Toilet and Bath. Only 15c for large
bottle.
The most things you eyer saw for
ONLY ONE CENT in our One Cent
Department.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

H1-CHAS. S. HART, NJ. D., ONCE and resi-
dence No. 806 Putnam street. Telephone 2O9.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

~ B. F. Hart M. D., Physician and Surgeon.
Office and Residence No. $40 Front street. Te-
lephone No. so. tl.Jan1. .96
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

GEE-D T. S, WARD, Dentist once in
Law Building, rooms and s.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

eaS DIR. c. V. DYE, Dentist, Marietta, Ohio
ONCE 202 Front Street, over Weis' Grocery.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

Wonderful Bargains in Clothing and
Dress Goods, at
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

ON SALE MONDAY MORNING, APRILl2.
Next, THREE HUNDRED DOZEN,
making 5000 Assorted Shirt Waists, at
the surprising low price of
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

gs3S@ j. G. Hardy, M. d. office corner Sec
ond and Putnam streets. Telephone 73. ONCE
hours. 9 to - and 2 to 4.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

E3B DIR. W. NJ. HART, DENTIST. ONCE 12
Putnam ST.. between Front and Second.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

BasnJ. L. MASON, PHYSICIAN AND SUR
GEON Office l4l Front st. Residence 507
Sixth street. Phone No. 24l.
Nov 27th-3mos
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-13

UNDERWOOD g. LUDEY.
~ Attorneys At Law.
Corner Second and Putnam Streets
Room No. 8, Marietta, Ohio.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20

DIDN'T COVER THE GROUND.

DIDN'T COVER THE GROUND.
Il reckon" said the old subscrib-
er. that I'll have to quit sub
scribin ter yer paper"
why. don't its politics suit your"
"Oh, yes"
"You like its editorials?"
"Fust class"
"No fault with its news features?'
"None tall"
Then may I ask what's your
reason for quitting?"
well. it's comm nigh ter holiday
times, you know, an the gals air
putin their hair up i'm papers fer
Christmas, an I've got II gals, an
yer paper is too small ter go round!"
Atlanta Constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
THE REPORTERS JOKE.

Reporter--Do you know anything
about the accident that occurred
near here this afternoon?
Bridge Tender-Yes. Two ladies, a
milliner and dressmaker, were out
rowing. when the boat capsized and
one OF them was drowned.
Reporter-Which one was saved2
Bridge Tender-The dressmaker, l
believe.
Reporter-Ah. Another case OF
the survival OF the fittest. t."-Chica-
go News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
DEEP GRIEF.

81 never saw a man so cut up as
old RoX is over the death of his
bookkeeper. And yet you have all
ways said that he had no heart and
regarded his employees as mere
machines"
"Tll tell you something on the
quiet. The bookkeeper was about
$1,000 behind in his accounts, and
old RoX was keeping him on and
making him work IL out. t."-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
MARS GEORGE AND THE SKEE-
TER

When General George Sheridan
was camping on the lower Mississip-
pi. his negro boy Harry was one day
asked by a friend whether the gen.
eral was not terribly annoyed by the
mosquitoes.
mo. sah!" said Harry. 'In the
evenin Mars George is so 'toxicated
he don't mind the skeeter, and in
the mornin the skeeters is so 'toxi-
Gated they don't mind Mars
George. ."-Argonaut
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
SHE WAS REMINDED.

She looked him straight in the
eyes.
What are you thinking of he
asked tenderly.
II was thinking" she replied, "of
infinity. AS / gazed into your coun-
tenance l was reminded of the far
off depths of space"
Really"
Yes. Space, you know. is such an
immense vacancy" - Washington
Star
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
SOME THANKSGIVING FANCIES

HER FROWN.
j kissed her on the peachy check:
She frOwned, as I could see;
"Oh, maiden" said /. "prithce speak
And say YOU pardon me-"
She turned her pretty face away
And bit her finger tips,
And then / heard her swoetly say.
Whats the matter with my lips ."
Chicago News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
UNFOLDING HIS REPUTATION

II suppose I can't convince you
that ! was riding inside the lawful
limit" said the scorcher who had
been arrested.
II should say not" replied the po-
liceman.
In that case" said the scorcher.
Il would be Obliged TO you II YOU
would make the rate at which |
was going about 80 miles an hour. /
should hate to have anything como
out i'm the trial that would reflect
on my reputation as a racer."--Chi-
cago Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
SNAP SHOTS

SNAP SHOTS.
Jackson-ls IL easy to take photo
craps with that camera?
Johnson-Yes. 1t is regular
snap.-Princeton Tiger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
HER CHOICE.

Some men on law or politics
Their life's devotion center;
Some are physicians. others still
Decide the church TO enter.
But though these various pursuits
With charms are doubtless laden,
The calling still which suits me best
Is on the pretty maiden.
Wilson i'm New York
Sunday World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
SAYINGS OF THE PEOPLE.

A German acquaintance OF ours
thus discoursed learnedly upon tho
business situation yesterday: III
business r. no better next week dan
IL was yesterday two weeks ago. den
I'm a son OF a gun, dat's vat 1
hopes. s."-Philadelphia North Amer
lean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
TURKEY HASH ON TOAST.
A FADING IMPRESSION

He-Who was that man TO whom
you bowed just now?
She-I can't remember what his
name is, but il seems to me | used
To be engaged TO him.-ChicGSo
Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
PLENTY or MALE VOLUN-
'TEERG

AT no time" said the philoso-
pher. "is "a man SO willing To take
the burden from the weak shoulders
OF frail woman as when she is har-
assed with the care of large and
paying property - indianapolis
Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
IN WINTER TIME.

Sorter like the winter time
With fires blazin bright.
When all the cottage walls air green
An all the meadows white;
When from the breezy country side
The blue smoke upward curls
An the mistletoe is temptin
The red lips o. the girls!
Sorter like the winter time
Fer what's the snow an sleet
When the fiddle makes the music
Fer a fcller's willin feet?
When the girls air candy pullin,
The oil folks noddin nigh
An the mistletoc Is temptin
An thar's kissin on the sly,
Atlanta Constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
PROTECTION NEEDED

Cholly-It isn't good for-aw-man
10 be alone.
Molly-No; why don't you get "A
Chaperon New York Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
HOW HE GOT 1T.

ilpN III bOl IL.
Dear me- said the eminent
phrenologist. You have wonderful
bump of penetration"
Yes" sighed the young man.
wincing as it was touched. II made
a hole ia the fee three feet deep"
Picking M his skates. be ambled
Off to drug storc.--Ncw York Jour
nal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
ONE CHILn,s IDEA

TIN des a gweat big CONAN now"
Said Mile, Rtat five;
You see, l was a dolly first,
Then / was borned alivei"
Town Topics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
A BOARDING HOUSE VAIL.
oh. the winter cometh soon,
rn,,.atI, coon


oh. the winter cometh soon,
Cometh soon:
Yea, and with IL cometh prune,
Cometh prune,
oh, it's such a dreadful pity
That the prune was made SO gritty
When it looks so nice and pretty
ON a spoon!
oh, the pancakes tough and old,
Tough and old;
And it's always damp and cold.
Damp and cold;
All the deepest, dircst swearing.
All the dull and dank despairing
VIII not aid us once i'm tearing
Through its fold!
And our poer old molars gnash,
Molars gnash.
At the gravel i'm the hash,
In the hash!
oh, no matter where we travel.
How we pray and curse and cavil,
We are sure To find the gravel
I'm the hash!
- Harold MacGrath i'm New York
Sunday World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-20
A Thanksgiving Note,

Thanksgiving, with It's pleasures and its
re- a a-ooking o a the
A will college, and Jimmy won't
Wen all feel mighty this side Jordan yet!
spreading OF feathers
gobble folks
verdict's been against him. and his executions
folks happy that they're all aiving yeti
Atlanta Constute
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-28
MRS. J. &. KUPFER DEAD.
She Passed Away Saturday Night of
Appendicitis.

She Passed Away Saturday Night Of
Appendicitis
Mrs. Adelaide Kupfer, wife OF j. b.
Kupfer, died very suddenly of appen-
dicitis Saturday evening at $40 o'clock.
She was sick but very short time,
and her death was not looked for by
any of the family. 1t came as sudden
shock and surprise to them all. The
members of the family here in the city
were not summoned home, because of
the fact that the end was not dreamed
of as being so close.
Mrs. Kupfer was born near Stras-
burg 81 years and months ago. She
came to America with her parents in
1851, coming to Kenosha. In May OF
1854 she became the wife of Mr.. Kupfer
and has made this city her home all the
remainder of her life. Her family con-
sisted of four boys and two girls, all of
whom, with their father survive her.
Mrs. Kupfer was good, kind and
loving mother. and helpmate to her
husband in every sense of 5he word.
Her friends are legion and all of them
Join with the bereaved family in their
sorrow at her sudden death.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-28
card of Thanks.

We hereby wish to express our sin
cerest thanks to all Of the neighbors
and friends, Che Catholic Knights ana
DR.. Pugh for the sympathy, attention,
and respect shown US during the illness
and by the death of our beloved hus-
band and father, but especially to
Heiss Court, No. 159, of Kenosha do
We wish to extend our deepest graft
tude for their untiring efforts, constant
attendance and all deeds Of charity
shown us, during our great affection.
Mrs. HERMAN KOTZ & Son.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-28
KENosHA COUNTY COURT.
Regular February Term, A. D. 1897.
Calendar.
Cases will be called as follows:
Tuesday. February 2.

Cases will be called as follows:
Tuesday, February 2
/. In the matter of the estate OF
Helena M. Gibbs, deceased. Deter
mination of descent.
2. In the matter of the estate OF
John Mcnamara, deceased. Admin
istration.
8. In the matter Of the last will and
testament of Philip Reidenbach, de-
ceased. Probate of will, &c.
4. In the matter of the last will and
testament of Francis x. Estchman, de-
ceased Probate of viii, &c.
5. In the matter of the last will and
testament of Joseph Hunter, deceased
Probate of will, &c.
6. In the matter OF the last will and
testament of Hubert Schi!tz, deceased
Probate of will, &c.
Z. In the matter Of the last will and
testament of Harriet P. Strong, de-
ceased. Final account and assignment
of estate.
s. In the matter Of the last will AND
testament of William Yule, deceased
Final account and assignment of es-
tate.
First Claim Day.
9. Estate of Maria V. Christman
deceased.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-28
DIED VERY SUDDENLY,
William E. Reed Passes Away of Heart
Failure.

w. E. Reed, the well known jeweler,
is dead. He passed away very sud-
denly near midnight of Monday night.
What the immediate cause of his death
was is not known, but is believed to
have been heart disease. Apparently
he was as well as usual when heretired
Monday night. In the night Mrs. Reed
was awakened by rafting sound in
her husbands throat. She FASTENED
out and notified the nephew, who is
residing at the house, but before assist
ance could get to him Mr.. Reed was
dead.
The death was a great surprise to
every one, Mr.. Reed having been seen
about town during the afternoon and
evening about his usual occupation.
w. E. Reed was born in Oswego
county, New York, about IS or 20 years
ago. His exact age cannot be fixed for
the reason that it was point upon
which he would never talk and always
refused information, even to his wife.
He came west in early life, stopping
first at Cincinnati and then to Keno
sha. He arrived here in 1856. In
1860 he married Miss Elizabeth
Bridgeman, who still survives him.
Mr.. Reed was always active in the
city affairs and has several times been
elected alderman from his ward.
He was member of the Free MasOns
and stood high in that organization.
He also carried $4,000 insurance in the
Knights of Honor organization of which
he had been a member about eighteen
years.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-28
APPEAL FOR THE POOR.
Correspondent Makes Very Timely
Suggestion for Aid of the Unfortunate.

Correspondent Makes Very Timely
Suggestion for Aid of the Unfortunate.
To the Editor: l would like to sug-
gest that in view OF the intense suffer
ing at Chicago among the poor and
unemployed, every family in Kenosha
who has cast off clothing, (and nearly
every family has) that they box or
bnndle the same up and forward to E.
G.. Keith, treasurer Of the Associated
Charities, Chicago, for distribution.
Anything will be acceptable and in very
many instances may save a family from
actual freezing.
I understand that the Express com
panies will forward these supplies at
half rates and packages under twenty
pounds free. Instant relief is needed
and it is taxing the charitable people
of Chicago beyond their ability to re-
lieve these people. Let's do a good
thing once. A SYMPATHIzER,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-28
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, The Almighty God in His
infinite wisdom has called to eternal
rest our beloved brother, H. a. KOtz,
in whose death his wife and child have
lost devoted husband aud loving
father, and our Court a Y Thy and
faithful member; therefore ne it
Resolved, That we, the members Of
Heiss Court, No. l59, do hr.r'r extend
to the family of our decUA,, !, brother
our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in
this time of their affliction and bereave-
ment and commend them for consOla-
ton to Him who orders all things for
the best, and whose Establishments are
meant in mercy. Be it further
Resolved, That these solutions be
spread upon the records of the Court,
and copy be presented to the family
of our deceased brother, and that they
be published in the local papers and in
The Catholic Forester
H. SCHUTZ,
JOHN M. GALES, Com
JOHN N. WASHBISHA
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-28
BILL TO PROTECT REPORTERS.
Will Not be Compelled to Disclose Amy
Legal Proceedings.


Senator Mills, of Superior, has pre-
pared and will soon introduce a bill iG
our legislature which will be of grea6
interest to every reporter in the state
and particularly to those employed
upon the papers of the big cities.
1t is designed to extend to them the
privilege now enjoyed by physicians
and lawyers exclusively of refusing tG
disclose in court or elsewhere infOrma-
ton which they have obtained in q
professional way 1t is copy of the
Maryland law which was passed at the
last session of that legislature. 1t is
very short and reads as follows:
The state of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as
follows: That no person engaged in,
connected with or employed on a news
paper or journal shall be compelled to
disclose in any legal proceedings or
trial or before any committee of the
legislature or elsewhere the source of
any news or information procured or
obtained by him for and published in
the newspaper on and in which he is
engaged, connected or employed.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-28
KENOSHA DOWNS RACINE.
The Indoor Base Ball Game at Simmons
Hall Monday Evening.

The result Of the ball game Monday
evening was a decided victory for the
Athletics. The game was well played
though Racine was not in it after
the third inning. The KenOsha boys
folded finely. Cooper behind the bat
played his usual brilliant game captur-
ing foul tips galore. Holderness COW
cred himself with glory by retiring the
side unassisted in the fourth inning,
catching a fly on which he made a
double play and moment later hard
line drive. CantWelPs running catch
off the wall and making a neat double
play was one of the most exciting feat
utes of the game. The other features
were the base running of Eaton and
the batting of Cooper, Robinson, Hark-
in and CantWell. MolitOr's playing at
short was of a high order.
The boys will play Racine's crack
team next week and hope to have a
large attendance. Simmons hall has
been fitted up to accommodate large
audience and ladies will be we'll cared
for. Score by innings:
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-28
MORE COLD WEATHER.
The Weather Man Holds Out No Promises
of Relief


Great Scott and still there is to be
more of it. Eighty-four consecutive
hours, during which time the Their
mometers Of Kenosha have toyed with
all the marks between zero and 800
below, does not seem to fully appease
the wrath of the ice man nor satisfy the
greed of the plumber.
According to the weather man there
is no prospect for more acceptable
change until next week. The tenn
perature has gone up a small bit today
and there has been considerable snow,
but heavy caps, coats, mutflers and
frost bitten noses and ears are still the
style.