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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08
Notice Of Drawing Jurors.

State of Wisconsin, Wood county-ss.
Notice is hereby given that thirty-six
(36) petit jurors to serve at the October
term of the circuit court of Wood coun-
ty, commencing on Monday the 3rd day
of October 1898, will be drawn at the
office of the clerk of the circuit court, at
the court house in the City of Grand
Rapids, in said county on the 18th day
Of September 1898, at O'Clock p. m.
Dated at Grand Rapids, Wis, this 1st
day of August A. D., 1898.
w. J. SHEA.
Clerk of Circuit Court, Wood Co., Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08
Even Better This Time,

Matte Vickers' Co. appeared in the
opera house in this CITY Mondav even
ing. A fair audience greeted them.
The company was frst-class and gave
us an excellent entertainment. Matte
Nickers is whole show in herself and
a "comedienne" of rare ability. She
won her audience here in a short time
and WAS ably supported by the balance
of the company. They are good com
pany, push them along.-Reporter OF
Jan. 24, 1896.
This company will appear at Grand
Opera House, Monday, Sept. y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08
UNI 7 Y.

Services for Sunday next.
, D. m. Sunday School.
) p. m Preaching by Rev. Fred. s.
Wheeler.
Everybody IS cordially invited to
attend these services.
Tuesday evening. Prayer meeting
and teachers' meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

(2) Karl's Clover Root Tea is pleas
ant laxative. Regulates the bowels,
puriies the blood. Clears the com
pleXion. Easy TO make and pleasant to
take. % cts. Sold by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Invitations have been issued in the
twin cities which read as follows: TO
meet Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Page Tibbits
MIR. and Mrs. Jerre De Los Witter,
At Home, Friday evening, Sept g."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Soliciting committees raised more than
$4,000 by public donation in Milwaukee
Tuesday for the care and entertainment
of the returning Wisconsin soldiers
The heroes in blue are to have rare
feast
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

A complete line of leaders-Stewart
ranges, Oaks and Tight Air heaters
best stoves on market for least money.
Examine the carload of all sizes and
styles at the E. c.. Rossiel Hardware
store. Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Don't be persuaded into taking some-
thing said to be just like Rocky Mount
tain Tea. There's nothing made or sold
like it. 1t alone is natures wonder.
For sale by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

More business men lose fortunes and
social standing by ill-health than all else
combined. Rocky Mountain Tea will
bring health and prosperity. Sold bv
John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

(2) Ladies, Take the Best. If you
are troubled with Constipation. Salow
Skin, and Ered Feeling, take Karl's
Clover Tea, it is pleasant 10 take. Sold
by John T.. Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

(2) Be Not Deceived! A Cough,
Hoarseness or Group are not to be
trifled with. A dose IN time of Shiloh's
Cure will save you much trouble. Sold
by John T.. Dalv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Truth wears well. People have learn
ed that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
reliable little pills for regulating the
bowels, curing constipation and sick
headache. They don't grip. Wood
County Drug Co. aug
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Governor Scofield, Senator John l..
Mitchell and Senator John G. Spooner
have accepted invitations by the mana
gers of the state fair to make short
talks at the coming fair on Wisconsin
dav. Their speeches will be of general
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

FOR SALE-A tract of choice land-in
all about y lots-centrallv located in
the city of Centrala For terms and
particulars enquire of VIM. Scott or A.
L. FOntaine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

john ChrystaI, resident farmer in
the town of Saratoga, Wood county,
for the past forty years was Il social
caller at this office on Saturday, He is
now III his send year and enjoying
pretty good health. He was supervisor
Of his town s years and town treasurer
for a consecutive years and is beloved
by everyone that knows him. We
always enjoy a social chat with him
whenever he finds time to call upon us
May he continue to possess excellent
health is the editors worst wish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

DR.. D. A. Teller, dentist, office over
Wood County National bank, Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin. Will be out of town
every Monday and Tuesday. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Modern construction and best mate
rial 90 together in making Stewart
stoves celebrated. Call for them at the
Rossier Hardware store, Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Lovers of fine stationery should call
now at Wood County Drug Co.'s store
and examine the new line of extra
fancy stock just unpacked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

The greatest of all Blood and Nerve
Tonics. Goth Century Compound Celery
Tea makes pure blood 25c at f. l..
Steib g. Co., Druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Notice that Cohen Bros. will close
their store Sept. II and Is, also Sept. %
on account of the Jewish holidays. For
bargains please call some other day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Things are lively just now on the
cranberry marshes. 4. G. Bennett &
Son have gathered more than 1000
their marsh yielded 100 barrels, which
means two bushel to the square rod.
Some unpicked spots are expected to
go better than above. W. L. Moore
of the weather bureau has suggested
to some of our dealers a late idea, as
adopted in California, which is accept
ed with much favor and is thought to
be an easy, practical and cheap
method to protect cranberry crops
hereafter from the most severe frost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08
atom. 25c. at T. L. Stelb & Co.

Naughton. 25c at F. L. Stelb & Co.
Druggists.
B. O'Day is having a new sidewalk
laid on the north side OF his lots.
Christianity means the power of love
politics means the love OF power.
gGgO. 7. Hougen NJ. d Hece over
Daly's Drug store. Telephone IS.
Politics is a struggle for the mastery;
Christianity seeks not 10 rule, but to
serve.
DR.. II. deGrapdpre, Office on Center
Street, Grand Rapids, Telephone No.
155. Nov. II.
The earth is run by politics, but
Christianity is the motive power OF
| heaven.
People who claim to be saints and to
own the earth may well be viewed with
suspicion.
nature; Christianity flows from the
divine nature.
Ii would be just as easy to preserve
| Christianity by law MS TO preserve the
Sabbath by law.
Mrs. Lizzie CahiIi of Centralia is IN
Chicago this week selecting her tail and
winter millinery.
The Thomas House at Marshtield has
changed landlords. a Mr. Kraus sue
ceeds Mr.. Thomas.
For SALE-The J. 0. Hebert, resi-
dence in the 4th ward For terms
apply TO A. l.. Foutaine.
The ladies aid society CT the NJ. E.
church will meet with Mrs. II. Peller-
sci Wednesday afternoon.
When men try to set up the kingdom
of God, they always reserve positions
of honor in it for themselves.
The ladies aid society of Unity
church, Centralia, will met on We'd
tuesday, with Mrs. ". II. Cochran.
School supplies, tablets, pencils-a
complete line at Wood County Drug
Co.'S store in the Wood brick block
DR. John Goggins, Grand Rapids,
Wis, office in f. L. Steib & Co.'S. drug
store building. Telephone No. l47.
The T. MacKinnon Manufacturing Co.
has enlarged and remodeled its office
| building near the hub and spoke factory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Pure blood, rosy cheeks and good
health by using goth Century Compound
Celery Tea. Has cured hundreds of
people. 25c at f. L. Steib & Co., Drug
gists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

( F. & A. M Grand Rapids Lodge No. 12S
hold their regular communications on
the list and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
Visiting brethren arc cordially invited to meet
with us. VIM. SCOTT, w. NJ
L. b. BRUNDAGE, ScC'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Part Of shell fired by the American
navy at Admiral Cervera's fleet III San
tiago waters has just landed in Stevens
Point. e. II. Grant received the inter-
esting war relic from his brother, Lieut.
A, w. Grant, who is on the Massachu-
sets. Soon after the destruction Of the
Spanish feet Lieut.. Grant was aboard
the wrecked Maria Teresa, Admiral
Cervera's flagship, and while there Ding
out from the deck about half Of a conf
cal shell which had been fired into it
by the American ships. He sent the
relic TO Stevens Point The piece
weighs two and half pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Theodore Lipke is having neat little
cottage erected upon his lots in the
Second ward. 1t will be for rent as
soon as completed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

F. J. and G. n. Wood sold to \. Rel
land on Tuesday an unimproved eighty
of land, the northeast half of the north
west quarter of section 10, being tract
adjoining the Reiland farm on the Lutz
corners. Consideration, $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

When YOU have tried all other
remedies try Goth Century Compound
Celery Tea. Cures all stomach, liver
and kidney troubles. Removes pimples,
black heads and all skin diseases. 1t
| makes people well. 25c at F. /. Steib
| & Co. Druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

That's what everybody says. And
what everybody says must be SO. goth
Century Compound Celery Tea is the
grandest medicine of the age. 25c at
+. L. Steib & Co, Druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

This makes SS,000 which will be given
the harness gorrs and is of itself suffi-
cient tu bring out ali OF the good per
formers Ill the northwest. The races
start Sept. 2&h and finish the 23rd
With half rates ON all railroads from all
parts IF the state lhe attendance at the
far this wear vii! be the largest ever
held III Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

HRAND RAPIDS LODGE, K OF P,
10 No. 90, meets every Thursday evening.
in X. of Pythias hall Grand Rapids. Visiting
knights most welcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

ORDER EASTERN STAR. Rainbow
Chapter, meets on he first and third Tues
day evenings of each month, in Masonic Hall,
Grand Rapids. Mrs. CARRIE JONES, W. NJ.
MISS CEiIA EMMONs, Sec'Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

The public library now has on file
the following named daily papers:
Milwaukee Journal, Chicago Times
Herald, Chicago Tribune and Inter
Ocean which may be found in the
reading room, also all of the most pop
ular weeklies, such as Harper's and
Leslie'S Weeklies, Scientific American
and supplement, Forum, Appleton'S
Science Monthly, Century, Scribners
etc. The Weeklies and mOnthlies
may be drawn out OF the library and
kept one week at Il time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

If the pathway Of politics tended up
ward, the pathways of nations would
not tend, as all have done, toward
decay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Cones military band, now stationed
with the Fourth Regiment at Camp
Douglas, is 10 he Que of the attractions
at the Marathon county fair in Wausan,
September 9th and lIth The band viii
camp at the fair grounds, will be uni
formed complete with L. :. equipment.
also haversacks. can;eens, p0nchos,
blanke dog tents, etc. They will live
ON the regulation bareback and cook
their own meals, giving also exhibitions
OF their daily camp exercise, which is
very interesting. The musical program
will include all the latest. hits. such ss
the Battle Of Manila" Capture of San
iiago" and From Preside to Battle"
Leader Give S. Cone is Wausau man.
and four his musiciaus-W allace De-
merne, Hubert Colcord, Louis Closiut
and Louis Pvruse-.tre twin bows. The
organization is reputed to be a very
good one and has tWenty-four members.
The musicians will pass through Cen
traia over the g., N. & St. p. road on
Friday morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

2 M. VAUGHAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in Gardeners brick block Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

WOOD POST, No. 22,GA.R.
Meets every second and fourth Wednes-
day evenings of each month in Odd Fellows
hall. NJ S. PRATT Com
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

DR.. Byron Robinson of Chicago, who
now makes regular professional visit to
DR.. Simonson's hospital in Tomah, will
be at that institution again on Sunday
next Sept. II. Word from Tomah has
been received TO this effect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08
Old Mack

Soon expects to have his, and
every person should not de.
lay having the happiest mo.
ments of their life by wearing
a pair of glasses properly fit
ted by
J. r. CHAPMAN,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

fRAND RAPIDS LODGE, /. o. o. :,
~ No. 81, meets every Tuesday evening.
Visiting brethren are cordially invited to meet
with US. r. A. HAvENoR, n. G.
A. b. CRAWFORD, Scc'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities without
the least danggea 1t has won for itself
the best reputation of any preparation
used to-day for colds, Group, tickling in
the throat or obstinate coughs. Wood
County Drug Co. aug.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

7 w. COCHRAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office over the Bank of Centralia, Cen
tralia, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

Arthur Pepin is the possessor of a
nice kiondike nugget received the past
week in a letter sent from Alaska by
his father, Mr. n. Pepin. The golden
lump came as Il pleasing surprise to the
young man and Is four ounce treasure,
value about $65. Mr.. Pepin writes no
news other than that he is well aud at
work on claim for other parties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

You invite disappointment when you
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are pleasant, easy, thorough little
pills. They cure consumption and sick
headache just as sure as you take them.
Wood County Drug Co. aug.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

For SALE-A stock of goods, centrally
located in this city, at bargain. This
is an excellent opportunity for some one
with a small capital to obtain well
established business. For particulars
enquire of A. l.. Fontaine 4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08
ATTORNEYS.

Y A. GAYNOR, ATToRNY AT LAW.
Will practice in the several courts
of the state. All business attended to promptly.
Office in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

MOODMEN OF THE WORLD, Oak
~ Camp No. 10. Meet 2nd and 4th Monday
of each month, at Natwicks Hall, Centralia.
los. BoGoGER, C. C. c. A. BooRMAN, Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-08

state and an only chance to hear The
three leading officials of the state at
one time. Wisconsin dav will be
Thursday, Sept. -.
More than twenty million free samples
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve have
been distributed by tie manufacturers.
What better proof of their confidence
Iii It's merits do You want? 1t cnres
piles, burns, scaids. sores. IN the short
est space Of time. Wood County DruI
Co. an,
Monday Was Labor's holiday but 10
attention whatever,was paid to the .oil-
SerVance ut said eyentIn the twin cities.
Large tnrirOntS, i'arades by the toilers,
federation picuics, union caruivaIs. etc
we're the order III the large, cities and
tue IabOring people had Il festive time
there.
Merrill Advocate: Mr.. and Mrs. A.
MtIiiu departed Thursday evening for
Grand Rapids From there, we under
stand, Mir. MtlIn will 20 To Chicago on
business for Il few duvs.-Edm0nd
Berard raiHe back Yesterday morning
from 4 three WeehS' visit III Grand
Rapids.
DeWitt:s Witch Ha!el Salve has the
largest sale Of any Salye in the world
This fact amt its merit has led dishonest
people 10 attend to counterfeit it. Look
ont for the man who attempts to deceive
YOU when YOU call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel >alve the great pile cure. Wood
County Drug Co. ang
The sun., 1898-11-10
SENATOR IN DOUBT.
RIieyed tho Canvass of Vote in Kent
Will Show Moore's Election by
Increased Majority.
Special DISPATCH to The Sun.

Special Dispatch to THE Sun.
DOVER, Del, Nov. 9.-The election OF
a Senator from the first senatorial dis.
triet, of Kent county, is not yet decided
but from the present outlook the sue
cessfnl man is T. c. Moore, NJ. d., Re.
publican.
Moore's majority in the First Repre-
sentative district is 80, while his major
ity in the Second Election district OF the
Second Representative district is 6S.
Against this, Slaughter, Democrat, has a
majority of 50 in the First Election dis
trict of the Second Representative dis
trict. This gives Moore a majority OF q.
The canvass before Judge Penncwill and
Chancellor Nicholson tomorrow is ex-
pected to increase Moore's majority, as a
large number of ballots were thrown out
at Ieipsic which it is claimed, will be ad.
mitted by the return board.
The sun., 1898-11-10

other Police Jubilee. This time how
ever he won't have the "Jedge' to call
his bluff for the Bar Association migst
object.
If Stephen Slaughter, Democrat, is
elect ed stare Senator in the First Sena-
torial district OF Kent county over Dr.
Thomas C. Moore, it will only be by two
majority.
Chief of Police Dolan and Captains OF
Police Kane and Chambers were warmly
commended yesterday for the efficient
man per in which their officers kept order
around the polls on Tuesday.
1t looks as if Barney Donahoe, Coun.
Gilman Kane and Hugh Wallace don't
weigh much in the First Representative
district. Try all they knew how, they
couldn't elect "Tom" Gormley.
Courtland C. Montgomery don't know
how it happened He attsches the blame
fnr his defeat ON his enemies. Correct,
Court, and we never did ANYTHING for
you. Eh, Mister Montgomery?
Who would have thought that those
two staid members OF Republican society,
Postmaster Hugh and Horace Greeley
Knowles, would give vent to their ]ubi'
liant spirits by indulging in street pa
rade.
Mr., Addicks controls clear majority
Of the Republican members-elect OF tht
.. Legislature, and will naturally expect e
, he elected United States Senator. VII
Il be another case of bunco, as it was IL
lS95?-Every Evening.
We wonder what Congressman Bailey
. from Texas, and Ice Man Turner, iron
New York, now think Of the senslbl
voters of Delaware. They had triet
Handy. and he has been crucitied on TN
cross Of gold by the hard monied men o
Delaware. Daily Republican.
The sun., 1898-11-10
DETECTIVE McYEY HOME.
Refuses to Say Anything of the Botkin
Case Until He Sees Attorney
General.

uCuCioh
State Detective Bernard J. McVey ar:
rived home from San Francisco, Gals
Yesterday afternoon at 2.3O O'Clock.
Mr.. McVey, who has been in the
Golden City representing this State for
the extradition of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin,
refused to say anything in reference to
his trip, or word about the celebrated
case until after he has had a private in
teryiew with Attorney General Robert
C. White and Deputy Attorney General
Peter L. Cooper.
He states that the Police Department
of San Francisco treated him with uni
form courtesy and extended him all tire
relief possible in fastening the crime OF
killing Mrs. John P. Dunning and Mrs.
J. D. Deane by means of sending pol
soned candy to them through the mails
to Dover.
As soon as he has held his interview
with Messrs. White and Cooper Detective
McVey will give statement as to the
status of the case. -
Mr.. McVey is looking unusually vel
but is not quite as stout as when he lel'
here, he having lost thirty pounds dur
ing his stay on the Pacific coast
He left San Francisco on Friday moor
of last week and arrived here at the time
stated
The sun., 1898-11-10

congratulations to the Republicans Of
the keystone State for their handsome
majority in the face OF the three-corner
fight carried on against them.-Da'ty
Republican.
Now that the cold figures and state
ment of results are before them there are
MANY Democrats who are heartily re.
pentant over their work of yesterday
Erening Journal.
The sun., 1898-11-10
House Robbed of 81 900.

Some time Monday night about 5000
in money and a watch and some jewelry,
the entire value exceeding $1,000, was
stolen from the residence Of William
Bigger at Delaware City. The stolen
property belonged to Miss Annie Bigger.
The theft was committed by a person
who had access to the house, as on Tues
day morning, when the robbery was dis
covered there was no evidence that any.
one had broken in. The police of this
city are working on the case.
The sun., 1898-11-10
Wants the Body EXhumcl,

DR.. w. II. lIancker, of the Delaware
State Hospital for the Insane, at Farm
hurst, is very anxious that the body Of
Walter o. Holt be eXhumed, and will
try and get the Coroner to take up the
body. 1t has been charged that the
young man was ill-treated and died from
injuries received at the hospital, and DR..
Hancker wants a post-mortem held so
that this may be disproved.
1t is not likely that any action in the
case will be taken this week.
The sun., 1898-11-10

Probably Fatally Burned.

Miss Elsie Laheid, daughter of Mark
Laheid, of No. 04l Reed street, was Sc
verely burned yesterday morning. Her
mother built a fire at Jackson street and
Lancaster avenue to burn up some old
newspapers, and the girl was playing
around the fire when her dress caught.
1t soon blazed up, the flames scorching
the girls face. Frank Burns saw her
plight and by heroic efforts was able tc
put out the fire. DR.. +. p. Harris and
DR.. J. w. Bastian were called in. 1t is
feared that she has inhaled the flames
and she may die.