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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-09

A woman usually eats good meal at home
just before going out to dine, in order that
her appetite may nat make her impolite.-
AtchiSon Globe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-09

Piso's Cure cured me Of a Throat and
Lung trouble Of three years standtHg.-E
Cady, huntington, Ind, Nov II, 1894
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-09

Does your Head Ache? Somnif Cafciu
cures instantly. AL druggists 25 cents. DR.,
Paxton MedjcalC Co, 20l RlverSt Troy MY.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-09

Teacher-Who discovered America? 2"
Street Gamiu latter deep thoughtl-T dis.
remember bis name but he was o DaRo-
". Y. Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
WILLIAM mi. SINGERLY DEAD.
Man Who Had Done Much to Build VI
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 2S.-William NJ.
Singerly died suddenly at his residence,
17O1 Locust street, Sunday afternoon.
Heart disease was the immediate cause of
death.
Mr. Singerly had been suffering for
about ten days from cold, and had re-
NAMED at home since last Wednesday.
although his indispositon was III no way
serious. While sitting in his bedroom
smoking cigar he was seized with a vio-
lent fit of coughing, and Immediately af-
terward fell over dead.
William NJ Singerly was proprietor of
the Record Publishing company, president
Of the Chestnut Street National bank and
the Chestnut Street Savings Fund and
Trust company, which recently collapsed.
and president of the Singerly pulp and pa
per mill. He was a member of the Fair
mount park commission and until lately
the treasurer, and a trustee of the Phila-
delphia Commercial museum
Financial misfortune overlook Mr.. Sing
erly during the last few months of his
life, when on December % last the Chest
nut Street National bank and Trust COM
pany were compelled to close their doors.
Earl & Cook were made assignees of the
trust company and managers of a plan
of both institutions. Mr.. Singerly prompt
~ turned over to them every personal as
set he possessed, including his interest in
the Record. Since then a receiver has
been appointed for the bank and the af-
fairs of it and the trust company are IL
process of settlement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
TO EXAMINE THE BOOKS.
Somervain Will Case Awaiting Report
of Expert Francis

Fond du Lac, Wis. Feb. Especial. !
The contested will case has been on
trial in Judge Richter's court for the past
few days and which has attracted more
attention than any case of like character
ever tried here, owing to the sensational
charges made by the contestants against
William McDermott, the real estate deal
er of this city, has come to a stop, and
nothing further can be done until George
ii. Francis, the expert bookkeeper, COM
pletes his examination of the books in the
office of William McDermOtt. In order
that he might have sufficient time to make
thorough examination an adjournment
was taken yesterday afternoon until
March %, when he will be placed on the
stand and testify to the amount of money
which passed into the hands of Mr.. Nc
Dermott. Mr. Francis stated that when
the examination was completed he would
be able to tell what money the prepayment
had belonging to Miss Somervaill at one
time and just how much had been ac-
counted for.
There was a stir in the courtroom
Thursday when Attorney Sutherland had
Attorney Elihu COlman sworn to give tes-
timony concerning a previous will, which
he claimed had been drawn by Colman
in 1893. When asked to state what con-
versation took place at that time and the
contents of the will, Mr.. Colman objected
to answering, as did also the attorneys
lot the proponents. Inc witness stated
that the law was plain on the point that
an attorney could not testify to any trans
actions with a client, which were of a
confidential nature. Mr.. Sutherland held
that such was the general law, but that
when an attorney signed a will which
he had drawn, acting in the capacity of
both witness and attorney he waived his
right and was competent to testify. At
torney SWEET then offered as a further
objection to the one he had already made
that the will was the best evidence that
the witness had not shown himself COM
petent to testify and that no evidence had
been offered to show that there was any
other witness than Mr.. Colman." Judge
Richter ruled that, as Mr.. Colman was
unable to state positively that he had
signed the will as q witness he was not
competent to testify to its contents. I'm
der the ruling of the court this was a
body blow 10 the proponents side of the
case as they mad intimated that Mr.. Col
man would be able to testify to the con-
tents of the will, and that his testimony
would be that the will, drawn in 1893
and later destroyed, was similar to the
one drawn Il year later The prOpOnent
or his attorneys have introduced no evil
dence to rebut the testimony of the deal
ings of Mr.. McDermott with Miss Som
ervaill in the sale OF certain lands in
Ashland county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
DEATH OF MOTHER coLBURN."
RipOn Woman WeIl-Known Among Rail-
road Men.


Ripon Wis, Feb. 25.-T Special. Mrs.
Eliza Colburn, an old resident of Ripon,
died last night, aged 81 years. For Il
great many years she was proprietor of
the railroad eating station mere and was
Familiarity known among employees as
Mother Colburn. 1t is strange coin
cidence that her husbands death &c
CURED exactly ten years ago, even to the
hour of her demise
Randolph, Wis, Feb. 25.-[ Special. /
Thomas Waterworth, ST., a well-known
and respected citizen of this community,
died Tuesday. The funeral took place
Thursday afternoon.
Iron Belt, Wis, Feb. 25-[Special. j
Jacob Preiby, who was taken to the ir-
sane asylum by Sheriff Logan a week
ago, has since died at that institution. Ar
engagements have been made by the town
authorities to bury him at Stevens Point,
his former home. He leaves a wife.
Wautoma, Wis, Feb. 25.-[Special. j
James Lyman, an ola ana respected resi-
dent of this village, died at the home
of his son-in-law, Postmaster J. S. Coon
Of Plainheld, Thursday morning. De-
ceased had up to about a year ago been
in the furniture business in this village,
but was obliged to retire from business
on account of failing health. He had
also served as chairman of this town for
several years. He was born in New
York state in 1927 and was II years of
age. y WIDOW and one daughter survive
him. The interment took place at Wau-
toma today.
La Crosse, Wis, Feb. 25-[Special. !
II. w. Vietz was notified of the death of
his uncle, Amos r. Emo, fifty times Il
millionaire, in New York, at the age Of
81. Deceased was at one time prominent
ly identified with Western railroad build
ing ventures, notably the Chicago d
North Western road. Vietz has been a
resident of La Crosse for twenty years,
and was formerly milkman. He now
owns a small steam laundry.
Neenah, Wis, Feb. 25.-[Special. j
Charles Luderman, a well-known resident
of the town of Clayton, died yesterday of
general debility, aged II years. Deceased
leaves a widow and seven grown-up chill
dren. The funeral will be held tomorrow
from the house.
Manitowoc, Wis.,, Feb. 25.-[Special J.
Wenzel Shimonek passed away yesterday
morning at the home of his son-in-law,
John Kraynik, at the age of SO years.
The deceased was one of the pioneer set
tiers of this county and for many years
conducted store on North Eighth street.
The funeral will be held from the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. John Kraynik on
North Eighth street Saturday at O'Clock
n.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
ASSASSIN ARRESTED.
One of the Men Who Attempted to
Kill the King of Greece
at Athens.

Athens, Feb. 2S.-One of the men who
attempted the life Of the King of Greece
on Saturday has been arrested. His
name is Karditza, and he is minor en-
ploye in the mayors office here. He re-
fuses to give the name of his accomplish
The municipal councils throughout the
country are addressing messages of sym
pathy to the King and thousands of con
gratulatory kilograms are arriving at the
palace. The royal family is said to be
greatly touched at the expressions of 10y
atty.
The police it now appears, also found
a dynamite bomb at the scene of the re-
cent attempted assassination of the King.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
is FOUND NOT GUILTY.
Verdict i'm Case of DR.. G. e. Went
worth and Paul Mertz
at Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. 2S.-[SpeciaLl-
The jury in the manslaughter trial of DIR.
G. E. Wentworth and Paul Mertz of
Menasha returned verdict of not guilty
Sunday morning, after being out from
Saturday noon. Judge Gross allowed the
jury to report at $50 o'clock and the
prisoners were promptly discharged. The
first ballot Of the jury, it is said, was
seven to five in favor of acquittal
Wentworth and Mertz were charged
with causing the death of frankie Mertz,
the wife of the latter, by means of a
criminal operation, from the effects of
which, it was alleged, she died. The
principal witness for the prosecution was
the mother of Mrs. Merit, who based her
testimony on ante-mortem statements al
legged to have been made by her daughter.
The defense set up an alibi in the case
OF each defendant and entered a total de-
NAL of the alleged crime.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
MRS. MCFETRIDGE DEAD.
Wife Of the Former State Treasurer
Passes Away at Beaver
DAM

Beaver Dam, Wis, Feb. 2S.-[Special.l
Mrs. E. G. McFetredge, wife of former
State Treasurer McFetridge, died this
morning She was married to Mr.. Nc
Fetridge in 1851. She had a sister, Mrs
D. S. Ordway, living in Milwaukee, and
one son, Charles, living here. Mrs Nc
Fetridge was So years old. The funeral
will be held on Wednesday.
kaukauna, Wis, Feb. Isl Special. i
Mrs. Henry Miner aged So, of High
Cliff is dead. She with her husband was
for many years the sole owners of this
summer resort. They were both formerly
residents of Milwaukee. where Mr.. Mil
ner once conducted a photograph gallery.
The growing popularity Of Clifton as one
OF the most pleasant and quiet retreats on
Lake Winnebago is owing to the improve
ments made by them on the summit OF
High Cliff. No more beautiful spot along
the shore can be found.
Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 2S.-GSpecial]-
Mrs. Allen Rummel, one of the oldest
residents of the city, died Saturday night
from compiled ton of diseases. She had
lived IN Green Bay fOrty-two years. She
leaves five children two sons being in
Montana. Mrs. Rummel was born in Ba-
yaria in 1923.
Grand Rapids, Wis, Feb. 2S-[Spe-
clal.l-Jerry Klein, one of the early set
tiers Of this place. died yesterday of can
Ger of the throat.
Hurley, Wis, Feb 2S.-[Special.l 1.-The
body of Ole Sampson was brought hero
for burial. He was killed by u falling
tree in Brown & Hasely's camp. He was
ABOUT 80 years old and unmarried
Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. 2S.-[Special i
Evan Davies, a prominent Welsh resi-
dent of this city, is dead, aged 40.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
CREMATED IN A BARN.
Peter jacobson Burned to Death at
Ashland Under Suspicious
circumstances.

Ashland, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Special.l-
Peter Jacobson was cremated in a burn
ing stable a mile west of the city this
forenoon under circumstances indicating
his murder.
Jacobson, who was in charge of the
semaphore at the crossing of the Omaha
& Milwaukee, st. Paul and Ashland rail
way. arrived at the barn at 7:3O o'clock,
having driven from Ashland. He fas-
tened his horse inside and shortly after
wards the barn was discovered 20 be on
fire and man was seen to leave in the
direction of Washburn. The horse was
taken out of the flames and an hour
afterwards Jacobson's remains were
found in the further end of the building,
burned to a crisp.
When he quit work the night before,
Jacobson left tramp in the building.
who refused to leave and there is little
doubt that he committed the murder. An
inquest will be held this afternoon. Of
hcers are already searching for the
tramn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
STEAL THEIR TIMBER.
Indians Claim that the Lumbermen
Are Denuding Their Reser-
VatfOnS.

Black River Falls, Wis, Feb. 90
Especial. Trouble of a serious nature is
liable to occur between the wood-haulers
of this locality and the Indians. For sew
eral years the woodmen and small jobbers
who supplied logs to the various mills
operating in this territory have dealt to a
considerable extent with the Indians, get
ting a good portion of their timber supply
from them. AS a result most of their tim
Der has been used up and the Indians are
now making complaint that the wood
haulers are stealing the balance of their
scant supply, and are doing it before their
eyes in spite of their protests.
Under the law by which the Indians
become possessed of their homesteads, no
title was to pass for a period of twenty
five years. The Indians were allowed to
dispose of what dead timber there might
happen to be ON their lands, but no au
thority was given them TO dispose Of the
green timber. In the face of that law
their lands have been denuded of all but
a few isolated tracts of dead timber, and
now the white man, they say, is stealing
that The Indians will ask the govern
ment to protect them should the depreda-
tons continue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
WEDDING TRIP TO KLONDIKE
Jesse Edgren Takes a Bride with
Him In His Search for
Gold,

Madison, Wis, Feb. 2S-Miss Mae
Bennett and Jesse L. Edgren were mar
eied here Saturday evening at the home
Of the brides parents and left soon after
for Seattle, whence they will go to the
hiondike, making their honeymoon also
a quest for fortune. Both of the young
people were former students at the State
university. Mr.. Edgren being junior
law and Miss Bennett student in the
school of pharmacy. She is a petite
woman and says that the hardships of
their two years sojourn in Alaska will
have no terrors for her
Mr. Edgren has been training team of
eighteen dogs for some weeks, and will
take them with him to carry his bride
and their outfit over the mountain passes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
LUMBER NOTES.
Mills Around Oconto Have Much Materi-
al for Saving.

Oconto, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Special. i
The Oconto Lumber company has 6.OOO,-
900 feet Of logs in the river at Stiles and
expects to land 100000 feet more before
spring.
krueger's mill at Gilett is being sup
piled with logs by farmers--1, 100000 feet
to begin on until the mill starts up.
The Volk mill at Oconto Falls has thus
far manufactured 100000 shingles, but
is stocked, also, with logs for lumber and
will run the year around. 1t is furnished
with both steam and water power.
The portable shingle mill of Peters Bros
will be removed from Abrams to Sobieski
soon and manufacture lumber from tim
Der owned by the Hoff Land company of
Milwaukee.
l.. G. Delano of Abrams has enough old
cedar logs on the Pensaukee river to make
LOCO. 600 feet of shingles
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
INJUNCTION DENIED.
Judge Bum Holds that the Brule is a
Manageable Stream.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 25.-Judge Bum
has decided in the suit of H. G. Pierce
of st. Louis against former United
States Senator W. +. Villas of Madison,
Col. John II. Knight of Ashland, NJ. J.
McGuigan and Martin Hendrickson, that
the Brule river is a navigable stream.
Mr.. Pierce is the owner of a tract of
240 acres lying on both sides of the river
below the locality where logs are being
cut. He sought an injunction forbidding
Villas, Knight and the contractors from
driving any logs down the river His
ground was that the river was not IA nayi-
gable stream. He owns valuable fish
hatcheries along the banks of the river
which would be destroyed, he alleged, if
logs were to be driven down the river.
He further alleged that buildings he had
erected on an island in the river would
be endangered by the logs passing down
the stream. He also claimed that the
fish would be driven out of the river
Judge Bunn's decision denies the grant
ing of an injunction against the defend
ants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
SURE OF THE FACTORY,
Heinz Pickle Company will Locate at
Ripon,

Ripon, Wis. Feb. 2S-[Special Ne
gotiations which have been going on for
more than a month past will eventually
bring to Ripon a Western branch Of the
II. }. Heinz pickle establishment Of
Plttsburg, Pa, the largest of its kind in
America. At a late hour Saturday con-
tracts were signed by the parties inter
ested. Nearly all the Ripon business
men have devoted much of their time
since the negotiations began in securing
compliance with the requirements of the
Helnz company. A bonus of $1,000 was
raised by subscription in a few days.
Buildings will be erected just as soon
as ground can be broken. Two hundred
acres of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions
etc, will be used the first year and this
viii be doubled later
Several other Wisconsin cities and enc
IN Michigan were anxious to secure the
location of the new branch. Ripon MOB
chiefly on the merit of her cucum5ers
which have been used for some time past
by the Pittsburg company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
MRS. SHARP BOUND OVER.
Must stand Trial on Charge of Vitriol
Throwing.

Oconto, Wis. Feb. 25.-[SpeciaI I
with Attorney Lynch again on the stand.
He finished giving his testimony at 3 p.
IN. On resuming he said Mrs. Sharp
had told him she thought him great
man and offered him the use of her paper
to make his way into the political field,
also insinuating marriage and connecting
matrimony with all the fattcry she
heaped upon him.
The state then rested. A motion by
the defendant to dismiss the case was
overruled by Judge Jones, who said the
testimony introduced was sufficient to
justify him in binding her over. The
bond was fixed at $1,000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
BUILD LONG DISTANCE LINE.
American Telephone Company will Gain
Access to La Crosse.

Access to La Crosse.
La Crosse, Wis. Feb. Is Special. /
1t is said that La Crosse will be provided
within three weeks with the long-distance
telephone service of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph company, notwith
standing that the company was refused Il
franchise by the common council. The
American company built line from
Sparta to La Crosse last autumn and
when franchise was refused by the
local authorities the work stopped at
West Salem. Now the Wisconsin Tele-
prone company and the local Bell inter
ests will complete the line into this city
from the point where the American COM
pany suspended operations. The twelve
miles intervening is being covered at
rate of one mile per day. While the
American companys wire will not enter
the city the Wisconsin company will con-
meet at the city limits and conduct the
American company's business. Regular
schedule rates will be charged. The La
Crosse Telephone company, the local in
dependent company, is fighting this ALI
ance and will seek to bring the Wiscon-
sin Valley cOmpany's line into the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
BANNER FLOUR MILLS SOLD.
Pass to Possession of Menasha Dry
goods Firm.

Neenah, Wis, Feb. 26-[Special.l-
The Banner -four mills of Menasha were
sold today to the dry goods firm of
Tuchscherer & Schlegel. The terms of
the sale are private, but it is known that
the valuation of the mills is about $15,-
600. The mills were built by James
Jones. but later came into the posses
sion of the Bank of A1enasha, from whom
the mill was purchased today. The
Tuchscherer store block has been trans
ferred az part payment il the deal.
Kruger & Lachmann, lessees of the
Neenah mill, who have been operating
there for the past six months will with
draw. The mill will be operated by
& SchlegeI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
MOTION IS DENIED.
City of Superior Can Go on with It's Re-
funding Scheme.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 26.-Judge Bum
yesterday refused to grant the motion of
the Endion Improvement company in the
Superior refunding case and the original
order which provides for the refunding
of S250,0OO of bonds, will stand. This is
a victory for the city. which is endeavor-
ing to refund $1,O00,000 of Indebtedness
The company also applied to be made
party to certain tax cases now pending in
the court and this petition was also re-
fused.
The sum of $4,000 recently paid into
the treasury Of Superior by the Superior
Land and Improvement company as back
taxes under an order of the court must be
applied to the payment of the city i'm
provements bonds, as was stipulated dur
ing the suit between the city and the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
DIED OF HIS WOUNDS.
Hans Sorenson who Lost Both Feet Near
Amberg.

Marinette, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Special. /
Hans Sorenson, who lost both feet i'll an
accident on the st. Paul road at Amberg
yesterday, died at the hospital last night
at y o'clock. His remains will be taken
to Pine Grove for burial
Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Special. J.
Louis [. Libert, an employee Of the St
Paul road, died yesterday afternoon in
this city from consumption. He was %
years old.
Oconto Wis, Feb. 90 Special. I
John Friedenberg, halfbreed. logging
on the Indian reserva ton near Keshena,
while going from the woods to camp
dropped dead on a pond of ice An in
CueSt was held at CiIIatt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
HEIRS TO A FORTUNE.
Marinette People Receive Notice of tho
Death of DIR. s. Place.

Marinette. Wis, Feb 26.-[Special. !
Mrs. Nellie Place Barclay, Mrs. George T.
tombstone Harry, William and Miss Hat
tie Place of this city have received notice
from Judge Christian G. Kohlsaat, pro-
bate judge of Cook county, Ill.,, that they
are among the heirs of the estate of Dr.
S. Place, uncle of the first named. the
the wealthy real estate dealer of Chicago
who died at Fort Senetts, n. Y. on the
18th inst. The estate is valued at $780,
600, about half being real estate, the re-
mainder in bonds and bank stock. The
other heirs are Mrs. Ida Place, wife of
the deceased Emerson r. Place. Condee
S. D.; Alonzo Place Richmond, VT; Wal
lace Place, Hinesbury, VT, and Mrs. Lib
by Place Barney, Richmond, VI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
MASS FOR VICTIMS.
Cardinal Gibbons Officiates at Me-
mortal Services at
Baltimore. :

Baltimore, Md, Feb. ga solemn
requiem mass for the repose of the souls
of those who lost their lives through the
destruction of the battleship Maine in
Havana was celebrated at the cathedral
this morning. Cardinal Gibbons made an
address and read the services for the
dead. number of naval and military
officers were present, including those of
the militia and naval reserves. The vocal
music was furnished by quartette from
the Bride Elect Opera company now
performing in Philadelphia.
Cardinal Gibbons said:
We do not fully realize how ardently we
love our country until some crisis occurs
which awakens devotion to her and
arouses our admiration and gratitude for
a crisis has quite recently occurred, for
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
BIG FACTORY FOR AMIGO.
Wood Working Plant of Htcksville, o.,
May Locate There.

Amigo, Wis, Feb. 26.-[Special.l !
George 3. Wilson, representing Kerr
Brothers & Co. of Hicksville o., has
been in the city, negotiating with the To-
cal business men for the construction of
sawmill, furniture, bicycle rim and
cover an area Of 800 by 1900 feet, and
will employ between 200 and 400 skilled
workmen. The cost of the institution
will be between 100000 and $250,000.
The proposition is to purchase eighty
acres of land and plot sixty acres into
lots, the lots to be purchased by the peo-
pie of Amigo at 500 lot. The local
business men are hard at work and will
undoubtedly be able to have the plant
located here