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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
Cambridge.

It has been currently reported about
town the past week, that Miss Lizzie
Amble, of this place. who has been at
work in Edgerton the past few weeks,
and John Leitzinger of Edgerton, were
married in that city last Thursday.
q The old engineer, James Maloney who
was obliged to leave his post of duty on
the G & l. S Ry and go to his home in
Milwaukee on account of sickness, has so
far recovered that he is out of danger. It
will be some time.yet before Jimmy re-
sumes his duties. a,as ~. ,.~,,
The tobacco warehouse at this place
sterted up last Monday with force of
assorters, numbering over forty. A S
Flagg, who is one of the largest buyers in
the state, will no doubt keep the force
busy until late in the spring.
At Door Creek on the farm of Mrs
Hiram Campbell, is encamped family of
gipsies. The family consist Of a man,
who is an Italian, woman who belongs
to an Indian tribe, and large number
of children. Aspan of horses and tame
bear make up the rest of the curious as
sortment. They came early in the win
ter and have spent all of the late severe
weather in a tent that is thinner and
poorer than Uncle Sam furnishes his
soldiers in a warm climate. and have
come through the recent arctic weather
without any serious mishap. Some of
the children attended the district school
in that vicinity and stockings have been
more of luxury than the family exche-
quer could afford. One little fellow ev- n
went with his bare toes out of his shoes.
He said he did not undress when he went
to bed. One night the cold was SO
severe, he said, that he froze his ears
while asleep. The woman has been
among the neighbors begging for food for
the bear How human beings could live
through such intense cold weather in a
tent and poorly clad, too, is mystery to
their neighbors.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
Stoughton.

StOughtOn.
Lee Richardson, the fancy bicycIst,
will give another Dress Carnival at the
Armory, Saturday evening, March 4th.
The Misses Edna Pomeroy and Rosa
nlond Whittet of Edgerton spent few
days the past week with friends in our
city.
VIC Dallmeyer'e furniture at Koshko-
nong Hotel was badly damaged by
smoke and SCOT from burning chimney,
recently. Loss fully covered by insur-
ance.
Never in the memory of cottage owners
has there been such piling up of the ice
along the shores of Lake Kegonsa as this
year. The ice which, when it froze last
fall, was quite distance from shore, has
been lifted and forced far up on the
beach, piling up in hugh banks and do
ing considerable damage to many boat
houses.
An interesting event took place at the
home of Mr. and Mrs O Oftelie in Pleas
ant Springs last Wednesday afternoon.
A large number of guests were assem-
bled to witness the marriage of Miss
Marie Maurseth to Mr. Nicholas Egge of
Lake Mills, Ia The bride is daughter
of Mr. s S Maurseth of this city and
niece of Mr. and Mrs Oftelie, and she is
one of our most estimable young ladies.
Word from Capt ROLLS informs usthat
Go B will arrive at Stoughton in body
after being mustered out, and dispense
to their respective homes from this place.
The plans OF the department. are to give
expenses, including one days pay and
rations per man, for each twenty miles of
travel, aggregating about $57 per man.
also full pay to Feb %, and months
extra pay in lieu of furlough for month.
Mr. Frank A Turner died at his home
in this city on Monday evening, Feb 20,
1899, at 10 o'clock, aged 81 years. While
Mr. Turner had been ailing for some time
he had not given up hope, neither had he
been confined to his bed, and had visited
a neighbours house the afternoon before
his death. Death came suddenly, with
out warning, and he passed to the be-
yond while sitting in chair, in the
presence of his wife alone He was quite
cheerful while conversing with friends a
half hour before the final summons came
Mr. Turner was born in Cornwall, Addi-
son county. Vermont, in 1882. He came
to Wisconsin in 1865, settling on a farm
In the town of Dunn, this county, where
he remained for two years, after which
he came to this place where he had since
resided He carried on the grocery bust
nets for ten years, then accepted po-
sition with the G M & st Paul Ry Co. as
clerk and telegraph operator and later
was appointed station agent, which DO
sltion he held for twelve years. While
he took no active part in politics he often
held positions Of responsibility, being
elected twice chairman of the town of
Dunkirk before our city was incorporated
and was president of the village board
for three terms.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
to many of our citizens. His death was
caused by paralysis.

to many of our citizens. His death was
caused by paralysis.
Will Ell Tomklns, tae night operator
here, has received an appointment in the
railway postal service and will soon en-
ter upon his duties in that capacity.
Will is one of the most agreeable and
efficient pushers of lightning on the
road. Milton is sorry to lose him.
Miss Julia E Kidder, daughter of Mrs
Julia Ann Kidder and William H Roper,
a soldier OF the late war, were quietly
married at the Milton Junction M E
parsonage by Rev A W Stephens at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs
Roper will make their home on q farm
about three miles south Of GAINESVILLE.
This village is to have telephone SER
vice. The Badger State company are to
put in an Office here, which will be To-
Gated in Dunn, Boss & Cos. This COM
pany uses metallic circuit and gives con-
nection with thirty odd places in Rock
county and in other parts of the state.
and also with the long distance line.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
sumner.

School closes in this district for a few
weeks vacation.
Mrs Will Hempel has been sick but
now is getting better.
Miss Julia Jensen is visiting friends at
Ft Atkinson this week.
August Loga bought horse of Con
way at Edgerton last Friday.
Mrs G G Hammerquist, who has been
sick for long time, IS not expected to
live.
Six Nation Indian Medicine Go is at
this place this week to introduce their
remedies.
Elder Freeze and Jens Jensen attend
ed Baptist quarterly meeting at Evans
vile last week.
Mrs Andrews of Whitewater, intends
to make her home with her daughter,
Mrs Chas Hammerquist.
Married, at the residence of the groome
parents, Wednesday, February %, 1899,
Mr. Frank P Kirby and Miss Emma
Schneider, Rev Freeze officiating. The
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs Ed
Kirby, and the bride is the daughter of
Mrs William Schneider of East Sumner.
After the ceremony had been performed
that made the happy twain one and the
good wishes and congratulations had
been offered, the guests sat down to an
elegant wedding dinner. Many useful
and valuable presents were presented.
Those from abroad present were Mr. and
Mrs Will Whittet and daughter Maud,
and Mrs T Cook of Edgerton; Mr. anu
Mrs o Painter of Albion; Mr. and Mrs
Housip, Mr. and Mrs John Hubert, Mr.
and Mrs Jacob Hubert, and Mrs Clau-
son of Fl Atkinson. About so were
present.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
Milton.

j G Carr has bought two lots OF Mrs
A J Wood on High street, south of her
residence, and will build thereon in the
spring.
DR. Q E Crandall of the University of
Chicago arrived ia the village Thursday
to visit his sister, Mrs w w Clarke and
other relatives. He returns 10 Chicago
Sunday.
Prof Kumlien has been having bron-
chial trouble this week, which prevented
him from doing any class work.
Lyman J Curtis died at the home of
DR. G E Crandall in Chicago on the Doth
inst and the burial was made at Lake
Geneva on Wednesday. Deceased for
merly resided here and vas well known
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
First publication Feb. II, 1899.

STATE OF WISCONSIN,-Cou Court fol
~ Rock County-In Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that at a regular term
of the county court to be held in and for said
county, at the Court House In the City of James
Vile, in said county, on the first Tuesday
of September, A. d. 1899. being September 5th,
1899, at O'Clock A. M, the following matters
win be heard, considered and adj listed:
All claims against Lucius H Page, late of
the town of Fulton, in said county, deceased.
All such claims must be presented for allow
ance to said court, at the court house, in the
city of GAINESVILLE, in said county, on or before
the 18th day of August. A. D., 1899, or be
barred.
Dated February 7th, 1899.
By the court,
J. w. SALE, County Judge.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
Porter.

Our vicinity is being well represented
at the mid winter fair at GAINESVILLE this
week.
tobacco for ] W Bates and occupy the
tenant house.
H Julsets son and daughter are sizing
tobacco in Evansville, driving overland
night and morning.
Mr. Daniel Mccarthy returned home
from Iowa last Saturday after spending
two weeks visiting relatives.
Thos Hagget moved onto the Wheeler
homestead March 1st, while Mr. Brun-
sell will work the place vacated by him,
owned by w Dooley.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
Indian Ford.

Mrs Alden Alverson has returned to
her home 10 Easton.
Mrs T Branks who has long been very
Ill remains quite feeble.
Mrs W Price of this town has been
visiting her parents in Edgerton.
e FL Rogers has returned to his home
here after visit in Whitewater with
relatives.
Clark Rutson wears a broad smile
these days, caused by the new arrival,
which has come to stay.
Miss Edna Haliett who has been living
in Joliet, III, we hear, has returned to
her old home and friends so dear.
Mrs Kate Thomas is in Edgerton care
ing for little Elmer Hallett, her grand
son, who is suffering with brain trouble
VIM Price in company with several
Edgerton neighbors attended the Mod
ern Woodmen at GAINESVILLE Monday
night. '
Miss Ollie Alverson who has been
laid quite low, has returned to her for
mer occupation, that of dressmaking.
Mr. Frank Shuman has bought a farm
near Milton where he intends to move
soon. We are very sorry he is going
away, for he has been good neighbor.
The LOG Us have started another
program contest, which, if like the other
will prove for the best. Those who were
chosen the sides to guide and shield are
Emma Sebell and w Scoield.
Come one, come all, on Wednesday
eve to the Good Templars' hall. On
March 9Th, 80, the lodge will serve coffee
and doughnuts fine. Ten cents we will
ask for the first cut with fried-cakes;
but five cents must be paid for each ex-
ira cut "ye takes. A splendid program
will be given, they say, and for that, you
know, you need not pay.
On Marcel the 9th at 10 m, on the
farm now occupied by him, Frank Shu-
man will sell at public auction, (dear
neighbor, on Monday get into notion
horses, COWS and every kind of farming
tool, and Dooley the auctioneer will rule.
Now don't forget it comes right soon,
and there'll be good free lunch at noon.
Taken this month-keep you we'll ell
the summer. Drives away impure blood.
The greatesr spring tonic ever offered.
Rocky Mountain Tea. Perry & Doty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
CORRESPONDENCE.
Albion.

Albion.
Roy Sweet is getting better.
Frank Maxon is reported sick.
Mr. and Mrs Lee Coon are moving in
to their new home.
Christian Tollefson of Rockdale is ex-
pected to commence drilling at the
creamery this week.
A surprise party at the Rev s ID Bah
cocks, Tuesday, at which no one present
was under fifty years old.
Mrs Frank Collins and children ex-
pect to start for Nebraska, Monday, for
a six months visit with relatives.
Earnest Stark has resigned his po-
sition at the creamery and expects to
work in the Utica creamery. Harvey
Welton of Jordan, Wis, is to be the
helper at the creamery.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03

Mrs Partridge, who was so sick week
ago, is somewhat improved.
Miss Della Chapman OF Lodi, came
down to attend the Pierce-Amory we'd
ding.
Last Wednesday Rev Mr. Stephens
spoke the words which united as man
and wife Charles Pierce of MELVILLE and
Lillian Amory of Milton. Willie Pierce
acted in the capacity of best man while
a sister of the bride was bridesmaid.
The young couple will reside in Milton
Junction.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
Milton Junction.

Fred Osborn is quite sick with the la
grippe.
Mr. Young of Whitewater visited Ward
Gilbert last Tuesday.
Lafayette Coon is laid up with rheu-
matism in his knee this week.
Some of our people attended the Camp
fire at Edgerton Wednesday night.
Mr. and Mrs Varnum Price and chill
dren visited at B Peckhams last week.
Rebecca Stockmsn one of the teachers
has been detained at home for week by
sickness.
Mrs Sarah Hinckley has moved her
household goods from GAINESVILLE to this
place and will occupy rooms over
Thorpe's store
EDCoon attended the funearl of Fred
Wednesday went to Walworth to attend
Geo Bleasdale of Milton had the mis-.
fortune to have part of lis hand cut off
with buzz saw while saving wood in
this town Monday. Mr. Bleasdale has
the sympathy of the community in his
affection.
The "Dixie Jubilee Singers" had
small audience at the M E church owing
to the storm and other attractions i'll
town. Those who heard them, say, the
concert was very fine. They sang at the
service Sunday night also.
Mrs Martha Stone whose illness has
been reported, died Thursday. The
funeral was held from the M E church
Sunday at ii m. She left one child,
Mrs Ainsley Thorpe, a brother and sister
and other relatives to mourn her loss.
The ice cream, cake and peanuts
served by Co A, I o Ct T Saturday night
to Co B accompanied by toasts, seemed
to be enjoyed by those who participated.
Sixty-eight took part, some few being
visitors. A three cornered contest will
soon begin in the lodge to be continued
two quarters. Number of members now
on the roll, ninety-six.
Are you thin? Would you like to
get fat and plump? Tried Laughing"
'twouldn't work-now take Rocky Noun
tain Tea twill do the business. IS
cents. Perry & Doty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
First -pub licatiOn Jan. 81. 1889.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN.
~ County Court for Rock County.
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term of the county court to be held in and
for said county, at the Court House, in
the City of GAINESVILLE, in said county, on the
third Tuesday being the 2lst day of February
1899, at 9 o'clock A. NJ the following matter
will be heard and considered; the application
OF Chas. T. Barber for the appointment of an
executor of the last will and testament of Mary
f. Humphrey, late of the City Of EdgertOn in
said county, deceased.
Dated January 9th 1899.
BY the Court
JOHN W. SALE,
L. III. TOwNE, County Judge,
Attorney for petitioner
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
Dunkirk.

Mr. Almond is erecting new house.
Miss Clara Olson is spending the week
in Cooksville.
The wedding bells will soon ring so
Dame Rumor says.
Miss Minnie Oleson is spending the
week with Helga Oleson.
Jens, Senerena aud Bertha Faten of
Minneapolis are visiting relatives here.
Mr. William Allen who has been in
poor health for some time is some better.
QMisses Anna and Nellie Downey closed
their winter terms of school last Friday
with exercises.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03

Mems Overshoes, Goodyear, light and
heavy weight, reduced from 81 to-. 5 l q
Ladies' OvershoeS, light, reduced from
800 to. ............e...... ............. SIC
Boys Overshoes, light, reduced from
ST. 10 to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90c
Childrens OverShOeS, light, reduced
from Sc to. .................. SOC
Felt Boots, with Goodyear perfection
rubbers. from 81 25 to.. sc
German Socks from SIC and Coo to. 49,. 80 Il 35c
value AT. 25c
Finest Atwood red flannel, Soc value at >lc
800 wards ginghams at.. &c
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03
Special Clearance Sale
Beginning Feb. q for ten days.

In order to make room for my spring
stock of shoes, will sell entire stock of
Mems, Ladies' and Children's shoes at
one-half original price. Consists of
broken sizes and lines.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03

1t warns the heart like sunshine,
cheers the soul like old wine, gives hope
for the future, blots out the past. That's
what Rocky Mountain Tea does. Perry
& Doty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03

Standard fine granulated sugar IS lbs. 81 90
Coffee sugar. 20 lbs. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. w
Soaps T. 9, 10 and Is bars for. .............. 2oc
Hard to Beat and Jersey Lily Flour, Graham,
Buckwheat. whole wheat fours and corn meal.
Big line of Staple and Fancy Groceries.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03

Heavy Shirts, Caps and Mittens
at greater reductions. Also Bed
tickings, Cotton Bats, DENNIS,
Towelings and Notions.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03

Taken this month keep you we'll all
the summer. Drives away impure blood.
The greatesr spring tonic ever offered.
Rocky Mountain Tea. Perry & Doty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-03

Are you thin? Would you like to
'twouIdn't workMnow take Rocky Noun
tain Tea twill do the business. 35
cents. Perry & Doty.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

REPRESENTATIVE BUTT has favor ed us with copy of his bill en- titled ''An act to provide for the purchase of tools for working public roads and highways" IL provides that after the State has voted tax for road imfrovmont as provided tor in Amendment No. to the constitution, the County Judge shall ask for bids for furnish ing the several road districts of the county with proper tools for road working. These propositions are to be submitted to the county levying court tol such action as 1t may deem best, Such tools having been purchased they are placed in the hands of the various overseers of the county whose duty it is tc keep and preserve the same. This bill seems to be in line with the many needed reforms in our roac law, and we hope it will be en acted.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

watching for To these many weeks, for that "vindication" of Marshal Stahl by the department at Wash ington. Long before the inspec. tor arrived Auten publicly stated that Stahl was ''vindicated," Ham, mond yelled "vindicated," Fesler croaked "vindicated;" in fact almost the entire boss element yeIped "vindicated" the moment the un fortunate affair was made public. Of course it might be true, bu, still we have a hankering desire to see the thing in print with the Secre- tary's own chir graph attached to it.-Fayetteville Review.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

A BILL has been introduced in the house suggesting tho following changes in the present road law: l. It mak es each political town ship road district. 2. The coun- ty judge appoints the first over seers, but at the first general election the overseers are elected by the qualified electors in each township. 3. It prevents boys from working under 21 years. The tax can be paid by working on the road. 5. The overseer is permitted to work fifteen hands and the county judge is permitted to furnish as many tools and teams as may be necessary to do the work efficiently.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

THE plain miIlonaires of the senate will have to tuke back seats when Senatorelect Clarke of M0ptannn gets to Washington. Mir. Clark x income for '98 is said ro have exceeded slO,OO0,0OO.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

WHEN public men act more like seal fish men, intent upon grabbing everything possible, instead of upon benefting the country at targe, there will be q great improv- meni Tn public morals.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09
HoN JOHN SHERMAN cannot hope

HON JOHN SHERMAN cannot hope t' increase his admirers by giving "ut interviews opposing the poll sles If the administration If which he was sn lat ely mem Der. Sorr- heads and Qnltters arc never rery ropular.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

THERE is not, at any time, been any real donbt that the senate would rntity the treaty of peace, although some persons, including q few senators, indnslriously sought to spread the impression that there NaS.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09
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STATE OFFICERS. t secretary ofstate A. c Hull Auditor Clay Sloan .. Treasurer Ransom Gulley Attorney General Jeff Davis state Land Commissioner J. w. Coquitt. ChicfJustice Supreme Court g. R Cockrin
 w. E. Hemingway
 Associate Justices 5 B 5 5 Bnabes Battbe,
 NJ. H. andles. UNITED STATES SENATORS. James II. Berry Bentonville S James K. Jones Washington
 JUDICIAL. I Jqdgs PTas Attorney J : w " WaIke9 plsma4
 LEGISLATURE Senator W. L. Clarke ~ Representative +. 0 Butt. ag-Leg stature meets biennially, ~ COUNTY OFFICERS. County Judge s. Naples. v Circuit Clerk J. D. Hailey. County Clerk C. Charles. Sheriff G. w Walker 1re"su Ii $. DoXey, Assessor k. l.. Anderson Surveyor z. P. Price County Examiner W,R Phillips TS'Tax collecting closes April 10. NPAssessments of real estate biennially, and personal property annually
 COURTS. Circuit court convenes lst Mondays in Feb. an S Aug. in Western District, and 5rd Mondays In Feb and Aug. in Eastern District. County Court lst Mondays in Jan, April, July and Oct.
 Probate Uourt-Eastern D 3rd Mondays in ) an April, July and Oct = Western D 4th Mondays ia Jan April, July and Oct
 TOWNSHIP. Justices of the Peace, ". A. Butt c and A. G. Tanning. Contable, w, J. Wells
 LODGES. GREEN FolEsT LODGE No. 404, F & A M VI Meets on Frid ay on or befere the full moon of each month"; also Friday two weeks. thereafter A. J. RUssELL w, NJ. w. A BUTT, Sec'y, !, Green Pores Lodge No. l35 I. o. O. F. meets VI every "Wednesday evening 80
 J. c Howard, N. c F. 0. Butt. Sec.
 CHURCH SERVICES. M E. CHURCH SouTu-Services every second 0A' as,d fourth Sunday II o'clock a III. also night. Prayer meeting Thursday night Every body Invited. II. A. MArNEY, Pastor. M E. Church. Services lst Sunday and Sat NNs urday night before, Il 8 m, also Sunday sight Prayer meeting every Tuesday night Everybody cordially invited. J.. Coleman r. post Ohiee. sunday hours to m. c. E GRIM, M
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

EVERY man who bas ever visited the Philippines seem 10 feel that be has call to say just what we should do with the islands and how we should do it, and no two of them agree.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

ADMIRAL CERYERA has obtained a seat in the Spanish courts, and will explain the destruction of his fleet H s explanation will doubt, less be interesting.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09
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GERMANY recent fervent pro tessions of friendship for us and the expectation that portion of lhe new German loan will be taken in the United States are closely connected.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

PsYcHIGAL investigators tells some funny stories abont dreams, etc., and the public accepts only what It pltasts But hereaais a true story that comos right home to Arkansas peopc. Mr. Collins Garland, eldest son of the late Hon 4. H. Garland, who came with the funeral party to little Rock tells bis friends of a dream, the awful verifcation of which came so quick. ly that it is forever impressed upon his memory. The night before his fathers death, says Nil Garland, he dreamed that he was informed of the sudden summons in all the particulars-that his father was addressing the supreme court, that he fell to the floor ap- parently ih faint, thaf the chair was tipped over, and all was excit. ment, confusion in the court room, and that death was the result. In the morning Mir. Garland related his dream to his family and others. A few hours later the exact scene was enacted Tn rerly as depicted in the dream. How do you ac- count for this remarkable coin ci- dent, if coincidence it is
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

THE forming of a National ice trust doesn't seem very serious now, when tue country has more ice than 1t knows what to do with. but wait till sunni mer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1899-02-09

THE business of making fortunes in Wall street is again being ex- ploit ed as bait to sucker It is old but it still catches them.