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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
spantsh steamer DESTROYED.

Key West, Fla. july 21.-The Nash
vile arrived here and reported the de-
struction of the Spanish steamship
Santo Domingo near Cape Francis, July
IL, by the auxiliary gunboat Eagle, COM
manded by Lieutenant Southerlands.
The Eagle was formerly Frederic Gal
latn's yacht Almy. The Santo Do
mingo was vessel Of a-40S tons, draw
ing twenty feet OF water. She was
laden with fifty head of cattle and q
large cargo OF grain. and carried mount
ed on her lower deck two 5-inch guns,
and had in her hold two 12-inch guns.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Probate Order.

State Of Michigan, County Of Shiawassee, S.
AT session of the Probate Court for the
county of Shiawassee, held at the Probate Of.
fee in the city of Corunna, on the 18th day Of
July In the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninet-yeight.
Present, Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of George Jscob
Killian, deceased. Christian Spathelf as exec
utor having rendered to this court his final ac-
count.
1t is ordered thatthe 18th day OF August next,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said Probate
office, be appointed for examining and allowing
said account.
And II is further ordered, that q copy Of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing In THE Owosso
TIMES, newspaper printed and circulating in
said county of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Bucklen,s Arnica Salye.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, Sores ulcers, salt Iheum, fever
fUres, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money
returned. Price 25 cents. For sale by
Will X. Collins and j. 8. Haggart.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Davis Dry Goods CO..
Owosso, July 22d, 1898.
Black Dress Goods.

All merchants carry a line
OF these fabrics, but we want
to impress upon you in this
issue the Importance and
good points of our stock as
being above and superior to
stocks usually carried by other
good merchants. It's said
each merchant has his hobby,
and surely Black Dress Goods
is ours. The new Weaves and
staples are always at your call.
Excellent in finish; excellent
in number of weaves; excel
lent in quality is our stock of
these desirable fabrics.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Are You gong to Petoskey?

If so 1t will interest you to know that you
can leave Owosso at 1859 a. m. on the Ann
Arbor r. r. and reach Petoskey at TAO p.
m. Returning train leaves Petoskey at
9:42 a. m. and arrives at Owosso 5:4S p. m.
Free reclining chair cars on the Ann Ar.
Dor trains. Reduced rates now in effect to
all Northern Michigan Summer Resorts.
BURT s. STRATToN, Agent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
WILL JOIN GENERAL MILES.

Four Thousand Men, Some from Illinois.
Leave Charleston.
Charleston, S. c., July 21.-Four thou
sand men of Major General Wilson's
brigade left to Join General Miles Porto
Rico expedition amid the cheers of a
great crowd. The expedition, which Is
the first 10 leave here, will, when COM
plete, consist of the Second and Third
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
and aboo at Baracoa. A total OF 1000

and $500 at Baracoa. A total OF 1900
Spaniards are expected to yield their
arms to this one troop of cavalry.
To reach Baracoa, Lieutenant Miley
will be compelled to ride straight across
the island to the northern coast, led by
a Cuban guide. He VIII ride under
white flag. for protection. but General
Toral has sent members Of his staff
ahead to notify the post commanders
of the terms of the surrender.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Father of British Navy Dead.

London, July 21.-Admiral Thomas
Leeke Massie, known as the father of
the British navy, is dad. He was born
in 1902, entered the navy in 1918 and
served at Navar!no, Beyrout, Sidon
and st. Jean d'Acre and in China and
tho Black sea
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
We Control the Wires.

Madrid, July N.-The minister Of war.
General Correa, categorically denies
that Captain General Blanco has re-
signed. He adds that there is absolute
ly no news from Cuba. as the Ameri-
cans control the wires and refuse to
transmit official dispatches.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Riot at lIayaguez.

st. Thomas, d. w. l., July 21.-Re-
ports that a serious riot occurred at
Mayaguez, Porto Rico. on Sunday. re-
sulting in the killing of nine persons
and the wounding Of many others have
reached here. Spanish residents of the
place attacked natives, whom they ac-
cused of being American sympathizers
and intending to aid the invading army
from the United States.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
NEWS FROM SANTIAGO.
Physicians Say Soldiers Should BE Sent
North for Rest.

Washington, July 21.-General Shaft
er has opened a cable office here and is
in communication with Washington re-
garding the disposition Of the Fifth
army corps, which consists Of those
troops which came with him from Tam
pa and the reinforcements from the
four transports which have since been
unloadad. Except the Thirty-third and
part Of the Thirty-fourth Michigan,
none Of the latter have been In action.
but are all camped in the same place
and 80 far as health considerations go.
General McKibbin seems to have held
the opinion that the Fifth corps could
Join the Porto Rico expedition under
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Michigan Central Excursion.

For the benefit Of the public the Mich
igan Central r r. will run a very low rate
week end excursion to Lansing and Jack
son, Saturday July 90, tickets good for re-
turning on regular trains up to and includ-
ing train leaving Jackson a. m. July 25.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
VIII Transport Spanish Prisoners.

Washington, July 21.-The contract
for sending home the Spanish prisoners
of war who surrendered at Santiago
has been awarded to the Spanish Trans
atlantique company, the figures being
$55 for officers and $40 for men.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22

For Sale-Residence 525 West Main st.,
good house, well. oistern, ETC., good barn,
and over lot and half of land at q bar.
gain. Enquire of A. d Whipple, city, or
Il. V. Smith,
Del Rosa, Cal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Freel Try Them. Free!l

Why suffer from chronic indigestion,
dyspepsia or any stomach trouble when one
box of my tablets will convince you of a
complete and permanent cure They con-
tain no pepsin. Their reputation Is estab-
lished. A cure guaranteed. Send your
address DIR. w. T. BAER,
I'm. Detroit, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Sunday Excursion to Toledo.

Sunday, July Gath, the Ann Arbor r. r
will run an excursion to Toledo and return
at the rate of $1.00 for the round trip.
Children under IL years of age one half the
above rate. Special train will leave Owes
so at a. m. See excursion bill for particu
lars
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Yellow Iaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be supplied with
every means possible for its relief. 1t Is
with pleasure we publish the following:
This is to certify that was terrible sui.
ferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six
months, and was treated by some of the best
physicians In our city and all to no avail
DIR. Bell, our druggist, recommended Eclec-
trio Bitters, and after taking two bottles,
was entirely cured. now take great pleas.
ure In recommending them to any person
suffering from this terrible malady. l am
gratefully yours, M. A. Hogarity, Lexing.
ton, KY"
Sold by Will e. Collins and j. s. Hag-
CART, druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
In Fear Of Watson.

Gibraltar, July 21.-Three Spanish
transatlantic steamers have arrived
here from Cadiz fearing that the squad
ron of Commodore Watson will attack
that place and destroy all the shipping
In port.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
spanish Torpedo- Boat Tamerario.

Assumption. Paraguay, July 2.-The
Spanish torpedo-boat Tamerario. which
has been undergoing repairs here for
some weeks past, has left this port. GO
ing In the direction. Of Cuyaba. Brazil.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
KiIled by an Illinois Man.

Asheville, N. c., July PR. w. Tay-
lor proprietor of the Oaks hotel, was
killed by John Corey Of Decatur, Ills.
Corey. who was the guest Of the hotel,
took the part Of the clerk in dispute
over a bill. This angered Taylor, and in
the Quarrel which ensued he was killed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR
THIS.

Benzonia and Traverse City.
Thursday, July 2sth, the Ann Arbor r..
r, will sell excursion tickets to Frankfort,
Benzonia and Traverse City. limited for re.
turn to Saturday August 9th. Fast special
train will leave Owosso at 2 81 p. m, ar
irving BenzOnia 500 p. M, Frankfort 500
p. m, Traverse City $50 p. m. Tickets
will also be sold for regular train leaving
OwossO at 1859 a. m. arriving Benzonia
5:42 p. m, Frankfort 600 p. m, Traverse
City 6:35 p. m. Fare for the round trip
only SO so Children under IL years of age
one half this amount.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22

A Few of the
Kinds We Garry.
HenriettaS-single and double
warp.
SergeS-American and Aus
tralian wool
BrOcades and CreponS.
PluetteS-rain proof they are.
Rain-de-fyer-which is what
the name signifies, and are
heavier and better than any
henrietta.
Leutina-will not spot with
water.
Epingle-a heavy cord.
Bengallne-a wide, heavy
cord.
Cravenette-a 6O-inch fine
twill, rain proof fabric.
POplinS-made from Austral-
ian wool.
We are ready now with new
weaves for early fall trade.
'Twould be a pleasure to show
them whether you care to buy
now or later. We want to
get you to talking about them
and our progresSiveness. Buy
ing. and selling for cash puts
us in a way to save you from
10 to 20 per cent on your
purchases. \
DAVIS DRY GOODS co.
104 N. Washington st.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-22
Majors Cement.

To stick things use Majors Cement. Be.
ware!!! Take no substitute. Tyr
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19
Death of Rudolph Otto.
Taken from the Amigo Republican,

Taken from the Amigo Republican,
Monday evening a telegram came from
Miss Mary OTTO, at State Line to John
Friend that her father X. Otto had drop
ped dead Of appolexy and for him to
send casket and prepare for his burial.
This Mr.. Friend aided by his wife kindly
did. They went to the State Line and
and brought The body to their home i'll
TINS city, from which the funeral took
place under the charge Of the Masonic
lodge Wednesday at 3 p. III.
Rudolph OTTO was one Of the early
settlers of this city. He built and run
the min known as the Weed mill, for Il
few wears. selling it to Mr.. Weed. For
several years he resided mere before he
settled. at State Line. His wife died
while they lived in the Strasser house,
SOME eight or ten years ago. He was
him, Mary aud Lewis.
Mr.. Otto leaves large circle OF friends
tomourn with his children. He was one
of the most kindly of men, although
rough at many times in his manner
aud language. \ stranger on first meet
ing him would place him as IL very harsh
and unfeeling, but ON closer acquaint-
ance would learn that their first i'm
preston was very wide from the trnth.
In his family he was unusually kind and
tender. No father could be more indul-
gent to his children, and his kindness of
heart did not end with his family. 1t
showed itself whenever he came in con-
tact with suffering and people in need.
Rudolph Otto had IL heart within him
that was as tender as a child's. IT'S
pity such should die SO suddenly He
made 40 pretense of being moret han he
was. His worse side was all open book
for all to read, while the better side.
ssasrc yoluminous book, was sealed with
secrecy and opened only to his most in
innate frieAds. We had Il great deal of
respect for Mr.. Otto because he was not
Il hypocrite. May his ashes rest i'll
peace.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19
Republican County Convention.

Notice is hereby given that Il Republi-
can County Convention consisting OF an
organized assembIage of deleSates, re
presenting the several towns of Villas
County, will be held ut the Court House
in thesVillage of Eagle River, at 3 O'Clock
n. m. OH the 14th dav OF Octember, 1898,
for the purpose of placing in nomination
candidates for the various county Offices
to be voted fyr at the general election to
be held in the several towns and election
districts in said county on the 9Th day OF
November next and to transact such
other bushes as may properly come be-
fore the convention. The several towns
will be entitled to one delegate in said
convention for every so or major frac-
ton thereof of republican vote cast at
! the last General election, as follows:
ArbOr
Eagle
Dated, DagIe River, Wis, Sept. 14th
1898.
BY Order of the Republican Count y
| Committee.
d. L. RIORDAN, Chairmon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19
July 18th, 1893, 2 O'Clock p. m.

Board met pursuant to adjournment.
III members present.. Motion made and
carried that David Patten ascertain the
number of children of school age at Con-
over and also to find Il suitable building
for ii school room and the amount of
rent to be paid for same.
Resolution No 2 offered by David
Patten was ON motion adopted:
Resolved, by the board OF school direc-
tors Of, the Town OF Eagle River:
Whereas at the last Town Meeting Of
the Town of Eagle River, the sum Of
1926. 90 was voted by the electors pres
emit for the purpose OF building Il school
house in sub district No 8, at or near L.
Thomas residence in township y, II II
East And whereas the Menasha Wood
oh Ware COMPANY have offered piece
of land OF Lot / Section II, Up AZ r IL
Esst, fo~ a school housebuilding site
provided that said school district have
the same properly surveyed, so us to
enable said Menasha Wooden Ward 20
to execute u deed Of said land. Now be
it resolved that the Secretary of this
board employ surveyor to survey said
and and transmit the minutes to the
said Menasha Wooden Ware Company.
David Patten
Daniel Graham
g l. Carter
On motion board adjourned until July
18th, 1898, at O'Clock p. N.
Daniel Graham, Sec'y.
July 14th, 1898, O'Clock p. m
Meeting of the executive committee II
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19
OitICIQI School DOQTd Proceedings.

Meeting of the Eagle River Board oil
School Drsctors this 18th day of July
1893 at 10 O'Clock in the fore noon al
the office ofthe School Board in the high
school building Village of Eagle River.
| Prent-Daniel Graham, Sub Dist No /
David Patten, Sub Dist No 8; Lester
Garter, Sub Dist MOI.
On motion DAVID Patten was elected
chairman and Daniel Graham clerk OF the
Board of School Directors.
Resolution No offered by Daniel Graz
ham to build school house i'll the
Thomas district was adopted:
RESOLVED, by the Board of School
Directors, of the Town ofEagIe River,
Villas county, Wis, that the Secretary of
the Executive Committee Of School Di-
rectors post notices for bids to build a
school house is Sub District No3, known
as the Thomas district, situate on Lot
No l, Section II, Township AZ, Range
/ | East All bids to be sealed and pre-
sented to the said Board Oh the 26th day
of July 1898. at o'clock in the after
noon. Plans and specifications on file at
the office OF the Secretary of the Execu-
tive Committee. Board reserves the
right.to reject any or all bids.
Daniel Graham.
David Patten.
Il. l.. Carter.
On motion G. l.. Carter was duly elett-
cd President, David Patten, Vice Presi-
dent and Daniel Graham Secretary of the
Executive Committee. Motion made and
carried that board adjourn util o'clock
p. III. Daniel Graham,
Secretary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19
One More Murder for Villas County.

The following dispatch to Sundays
Evening Wisconsin adds another murder
to Villas County's history:
Lac du Flambeau, Wis, Sept. II
Especial. + brutal murder occurred
here about $3.50 yesterday afternoon
Aa the stage left the railway station for
the lumber company's mill, about two
miles distant, an Indian named Big
George and white man named William
Swanson started out on the road to
walk to the mill Big George carried
Winchester rife Swanson, it was found
loter, was considerably under the infu-
ence of liquor, though neither OF them
were noticeably intoxicated at the time.
When about half way to the mill IN
Indian named Nibinioshi, who was CONG
ing a short distance behind, says he
heard Big George and Swanson quarrel
ing, and saw Big George strike Swenson
at the base OF the right ear with the rifle
he carried. Swanson fell like log. and
HCS A(AS@ OCOASoO 0NA CNA> AiA'AA
several times more Nibinioshi took to
his heels and did not stop until he reach
ed the mill and informed the au ohorties.
who repaired to the scene Of the quarrel.
Upon arriving there the authorities
found Swanson's body buried in the sand
at the side Of the road.
About 8 O'Clock last night Big George
came to the postoffice. He Went into
the pool room adjoining. picked up a
billadrd cue, went over to the company =
store, stayed in there u moment and
went out again. A crowd started after
him and came up just as two police
were struggling withhim. He was soon
bound hand and foot ami thrown into
jail. The United States marshal arrived
and took charge OF him this morning
Big George is a g1antin size and strength
and when not under the influence OF liq
nor is not quarrelsome.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19
July 18th, 1898.

Meeting of the executive committee of
school directors, Town of Eagle River.
pursuant to adjournment. Roll call, ALI
members present.
Motion made and carried that the
term. OF school in the high school build.
ing shall be nine months, and that
school shall commence on the 10Th day
OF September. 1898.
Motion made and carried that the
Board enter into contract with O. E.
Dent for Principal and Mae Wegand,
Grammar Department, high school. for
The ensuing year. Wages Of Principal
$40 90 per month; Grammar $45 90 PER
month.
Motion made and carried that the
Board adjourn to July 10th 1898.
Daniel Graham, Secy.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19
JULY 10th, 1898.

Meeting of the executive committe Of
school directors Town of Eagle River,
pursuant to adjournment. Roll call, all
members present.
Notion made and carried that Board
enter INTO a contract with CHM & Co.. OF
Chicago, for school booss being stipulat-
ed that the Board be allowed TO eX-
change old books in part payment fort
same. Contract with CHM & Go signed}
and copy on file in Secretary's office.
On motion the following teachers wei e
hired to teach the Eagle River schools
for the ensuing year;
Marie Dwyer, intermediate; Frances
SIattery, End Primary; Marion Garrison
LIST Primary; Mary Vought, Kindergart-
en-; William Radcliffe, Mud Greek; Franc g.
Diamond, Gre ker; Maggie Mcleod, Con-
over; FAMINE Garrison, Lac Vieux Desert.
George Thompson, Janitor high school.
Motion made and carried that CON-
mttee adjourn until July 26, 1898.
Continued OH page four.)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19

If bi1iousness isn't the bully of the body
then what is? When once biliousness gets
the supper hand you don't dare say your
stomach is your own. Don't you dare a;, eat eat
that dish says bi1iousness, or you'll see
what I'll do" You take the dare and yoa
do see or rather feel, the weight OF the
regular ache, but an open and shut ache.
The eyes ache, not with a dull. tired ache,
but with an aggressive ache. as if they were
being bored by gim1et. The stomach mach
trenb1es with nausea. The whole head
is sick and the whole heart is faint" There
are scores of hundreds OF people who 1--we
so under the dominion of this bully Pill
iousness that they don't dare eat or drink
without his permission. There's no nesd
of such slavery. DR.. J. c. Ayers P1lls
effectua11y cure bi1iousness.
"For fifteen years have used DR.. J: C
Ayers Pills, and find them very effective
in all kinds of bilious complaints. They
are mild in operation and easy to take. ]
prefer them to any other pill, and have
vet to see the case where they have failed
to cure."-A. SWANGER, Texarkana, Ark.
at have used DR.. J. c. Ayers Pills ir
cases of bi1iousness and general disorders
of the stomach and bowels az have To"nS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19
AN OLD BULLY.
People who live in fear of his attacks.
How to avoid him or beat him off.

them to be always reliable. They are less
liable to grippe than other purgatives, and
although mild in action, they are thorough
in operation. They are the best family
physic that can be had."-PETER J. DUFFY.
Rockport, Texas.
"Having used DR.. ]. c. Ayers Pills for
years and thoroughly tested them, both as
a preventive and cure for biliousness, I
can truthfu11y say that believe them to-
be the best medicine for the purpose and
they do all that is claimed for then."-
mo. E. KoLB, Shark, Ark.
Bi1iousness is in general but symptom
of a more stubborn disorder, constipation.
Constipation is the root of almost all phys,
ica1 evils, and DR.. ]. G. Ayers Pills cure
almost ali these physical evils by going to
the root. They cure constipation, and the
consequent ma1adies, bi1iousness,. heart"
burn, pa1pitation, shortness Of breath,
s1eep1essness, nervous irritabi1ity, foul
breath, coated tongue, and score OF other
miserable ma1adies that have their origin
in constipation. DR.. Ayers Pills are are the
surest and safest remedy for all diseases
of the liver, stomach, and bowels. Seno
| for DR.. Ayers Curebook and read the story
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! the J. c. Aver Co, Lowell. Mass.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19

school directors, Town Of Eagle RIVER,
PURSUANT to Adjournment.
Meeting called to order by the Presi--
dent. Roll call, all members present.
On motion the bill OF J H Kueline for
balance Of cent for Rink was allowed at
1900.
On motion board adjourned until july
18th. 1898 at clock Pr iii.
Daniel Graham, Sec'y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19

f@ArHoL1c cTUEEC 1 ,,sS sT; Pm on f tbs
9nd Sunday of each m~nth:l-
Mass a and Sermon at m1CateeGghism at at
vespeF Semen a s.d B s1 sso a. m '
10y ~ p t, m Sunday of each month.-On Hoiy
Say SnS High Mass. sermon and bf9s dcoeR
at 45 a. on Eeek-daa4y Sf at Of f'f the
In SUNNY aWery Friday evening duriug Lent at
tSss eV etsschsm every SATURDAY after Mass
''0N' REV. PROSPER GoEPFERRI l..r,>r
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19

Attorney j. l.. Lehr, OF ClintonviIe,
was looking after some legal matters be-
fore the Circuit Court in this city last
Tuesday Mr.. Lehr was classmate Of
G.. +. Coman and l.. E. Mc(iill in the law
department of the Chicago University,
and graduated with them last Spring
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19

The political pot is boiling and the
aspirants for nomination for a county
office are giving oou theregulation hand
shake. Asp;rants Of both the Republican
and Democrat parties seem eager to GIT
to the front and contest their popularity
with the ballot.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-09-19

AT the Democratic Assembly Conven-
ton held in this, Friday evening, for the
purpose of placing in nomination can
didate for this Assembly district, Dave
Walker, Of Rhlnelander, was nominated
There was strong talk, by Villas county
delegates, for W. V. Silverthorn, of this
city, but he declined