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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-31
SWEPT BY T0RNAD0ES
Severe Storms Reported From Sew
eral Points in Middle West.
CHILD KILLED NEAR MIEEOLA, IA.
Many Farm Houses and Other
Buildings Wrecked.
PATHS OF STORMS MARROW

MALVERN. Iowa, May 31.-A tornado
swept over the northwest part Of Mills
county last night. doing much damage to
farm property. The house, barns and out
buildings Of John Rohrburg a prominent
farmer, living two miles north of Mineola
were totally destroyed. his little girl aged
eleven years, was killed, one of his sons
had leg broken and others Of the family
were less seriously injured. Considerable
stock was killed.
LINCOLN. Ill.,, May 31.-A tornado swept
over this section early today, coming from
the southwest and covering a territory $50
yards wide and extending ten miles in
length.
AT Lawndale, the Chicago and Alton de-
pot and several other buildings were wreck
ed, but no loss of life is reported.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, May 31-A small
tornado struck last night near Kingsley. I'm
Plymouth county. Buildings on three farms
were destroyed. but no loss of life is re-
ported. storm is reported to have done
considerable damage near Jefferson, s. D.,
and injured a few persons.
PONCA, Neb., May 31.-Three tornadoes
passed through this vicinity yesterday
evening. None of them covered wide
area large amount Of property was de-
stroyed, but no lives lost
Dora must have suffered some terribl,
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Suspected of Wife Murder

hEENE. n. H, May 3l.-Mrs. Louis Cas-
tor. a French Canadian. was shot and kill
ed today at the residence of Mrs Van
Ness The police are searching the woods
in the vicinity of the murder for Mrs Cas-
tors husband. who is charged with COM
hitting the deed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-31
Jacob Patterson Found Dead.

NEW YORK, May S1.-Jacob NJ. Patter-
son, president of the state board of quar-
antine commissioners, was found dead this
morning at his home in Fordham The
cause of his death is at present unknown
Mr.. Patterson delivered a Memorial day
Grafton at the Lutheran cemetery yester-
day and appeared perfectly Well
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ed to the Downs in order 80 be present at
the race for the classic Derby stakes.
The usual scenes We're witnessed along
the roads leading to Epson this morning
and the familiar crowds assembled on the
Downs
The Prince of Wales and a party, includ-
ing the Duke and Duchess of Connaught,
the Duke and Duchess of York, the Duke
of Cambridge, Prince Francis of Teck,
Prince Christian, the Duke and Duchess of
Portland, the Duke and Duchess of Devon
shire, the Grand Duke of Hesse, the Right
Hon. Henry Chaplin. president of the local
government board; the Earl of Coventry,
the Duke of Westminster. the Marquis of
Londonderry, Lord Lurgan and the Earl
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CaIabrin's Machinery Disabled.

HANRE, May 31.-The German steamer
Caiabria. from Hamburg for Boston, pass
ing Dover on May 2S has returned here
with machinery broken down, which could
not be repaired at sea-
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Amba,sador Choate Present.

Joseph H. Choate, the United States am
bassador drove to the Downs as the guest
of the lord chief justice, Baron Russell of
Killowen, from Tadworth court. Joseph II.
ChOate. jr., was one of ]. Pierpont Nor
gan's coaching party. Maj Gen. Samuel S.
Sumner, the new military attache Of the
United States embassy, was also present.
Sloan's riding of the French horse Holo-
causte greatly increased interest in the
Derby, which had previously been regard
ed as an absolute certainty fer Flying Fox.
The latter was exercised on the Downs at
a walking pace this morning. Holocauste
was out early. There were no signs of his
suggested lameness. The colt went six
furlongs steadily.
Sloan Lands the Caterham Plate.
The Caterham Plate of 200 sovereigns at
EPSON today was won by Lord William
Beresford's two-year-old bay FLY Lutetia,
ridden by Tod Sloan.
Locasta was second and Winnipeg was
third. Thirteen horses ran. The betting
was to l against Lutetia.
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Railway Employer Wages Raised.

AKRON. Ohio, May 31.-The employees Of
the Cleveland, Akron and Columbus rail-
way, which recently passed into the owner
ship of the Pennsylvania company, have
$685. restored. The increase will take effect
for May.
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1t pays to read the want columns of Tho
Star Hundreds Of stsHations are filled
through them.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27

The services of the Nickel
Plate Road to New York City
and Boston is a demonstrated
success. The demands Of the
travelling public are met by pro-
viding three peerless fast express
trains in each direction daily.
These trains are composed OF
modern frst-class day coaches,
elegant vestibuled sleeping cars
between Chicago, New York and
Boston, and unexce1led dining
cars. Solid through trains be
tween Chicago and New York
have uniformed colored porters
in charge of day coaches, whose
services are placed at the dispo-
sal Of passengers. If you want
to travel comfortably, economi-
cally and safely, see that your
ticket is routed via the Nickel
Plate Road.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
First Publication Mar. 6, '99.)
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
IL 8 I.ANn OEEI1E Wal1Sau Wis

U. s. LAND OFFICE, Wausau Wis
February, % 1899.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress
of June g. 1878, entitled An act for the sale
of timber lands in the States of California,
Oregon, Nevada and washington 'erritory,"
as extended to all the public Land States by
act of August 4, 1892, Arthur Mathews, of
Eagle River. County of Villas. State of wis
consin, has this day filed in this office his Of
flee his sworn statement No oil for the pllr-
chase of the SW Ia Sw IA of Section No. 81 j,
in Township No. Al n, Range No 8 East,
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for it's timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver CT this Office at w all-
sau, wisconsin, on Thursday, the 18th day
May, 1899.
He names as witnesses George Dixson,
Hartly Mo[1il, Mat Scheribel. JohnDern all OF
Eagle River, wis.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said 1S
day ofMay, 1899
EDGAR 7. WHEELOCK, Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
Minuets of Caucus.

Meeting called to order by J.
Oberholtzer.
Moved and carried that Alex
Higgings, act as chairman of the
meeting.
Moved and carried that Ben F.
Jones act as Secretary.
Moved and carried that Walt
Bonner and James Walsch act as
tellers.
By request Of town chairman,
S. w. Smith, a financial report
was read by town clerk Slattery.
Moved and seconded that S.
w. Smith and A. Mckenzie S
names be placed in nomination,
for town chairman for the ensu-
ing year. Whole number of bal
lots cast 173, of which A. Nc
Kenzie received 119 and S. w.
Smith 81. A. Mckenzie having
received a majority was declared
the nominee.
On motion ballot was taken
for sideboard. Whole number of
ballots cast 175, of which Harry
Jones received 90, Bradford SO,
Brosnan IS and Sheribel1. Jones
having received a majority of
the ballots, was declared nomi-
mated.
On motion ballot was taken
for second man for sideboard.
Whole number of ballots cast
al, of which Scherible received
1O6, Kramer 20, Brosnan 8,
Bradfod II. Scherible having
received majority of ballots,
was declared nominated.
On motion ballot was taken
for town clerk. Whole number
of ballots cast 165, of which John
Diamond received 95, c. Slattery
70. Diamond having received
a majority Of ballots, was de-
clared nominated.
On motion the balance of town
officers were nominated by accla-
nation as follows:
T'easurer'-Fred Morey.
Assessor:-Wm. Tellefson.
Justice Of Peace for 2 years.
D. Graham, J. Oberholtzer.
Justice Of the Peace / year,
F. Beardsley, N. M. Emmons.
Constables:-W. Bonner,
c. Irven,
B. butcher.
On motion Alex Higgins Was
appointed chairman of caucus
committee for ensuing year.
On motion meeting adjourned.
BEN F. JONES,
Secretary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
(lrirst Publication Mar. -. 1899
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Wausdd, Wis.,, Mar, 9. '99
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court at Rhinelander,
Wisconsin, on April 10, 1899, viz; Jasper
NARROW. who made H. E. No. 67S4, Tor the
Sw IA NE IA. Nv IA Sc IA and S1a Sci 4
Sec. 10, T. SO N. r. 10 E.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of said land. viz; Sidney A wright. of
Rhinelander, wis. &C. B. Robbins, Christ Trox-
ell and Frank Troxel, all of Eagle River wis.
Edgar T, Wheelock, Register,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
(First publication Feb 81, '99)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Wausau, Wis. Jan. 3, 1895
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court, at Eagle River
wis, on April Z, 1899. viz: Edward H Dent
H. E. No Sis, for the SW14 NEA and NW1l
SE14, Sec 20, T Al, N, II 10 E.
He names tie following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence up, and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Herman Karth. Henry
LINERS william Persohn, william Adams, al
of Eagle ..iver, wis.
EDGAR IT. WHEELoCK, Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27

sentative of the Ross Lb'r Co., is
here at present looking over
stocks. Mr.. Rae reports the
lumber business good in his ter
ritory.
~Cavert Brothers who have
been putting in logs for the Ross
Lumber Company, left for Apple
ton, with their logging outfit on
Wednesday last, having complet-
ed their contract.
The Fisk and Weldon orches-
ira are billed at the Club Hall,
for Saturday night. It will be
remembered that they played
here last March to a crowded
house. The club is to be con
graduated on procuring such a
high class of musicians as the
Fisk and Weldon Company are,
of the most refined and classical
character.
A sad accident occurred here on
Friday morning at Will Lucias
camp. The victim being John
McDermott. He was engaged in
loading logs on to the cars, when
by accident one of the large logs
came back crushing the unfortu-
nate man about the head and
chest. Deceased was about 40
years old and was one of the
most widely known and popular
woodsman in northern Wiscon-
sin. He had no relatives living
/ III this part of the country, but
has an aunt living in Canada.
One of the saddest events in
the annals of our Village occured
here this week. On Monday
morning last the little daughter
of los Palmer, died very sudden
" and unexpectedly, but trouble
never comes alone. On Tuesday
afternoon Mr.. Palmer drove to
Woodruff to arrange for the dig
ging of the grave, returning home
about 6 O'Clock, p. m, only to
be stricken down himself by the
hand of death. He had proceed
ed to attend to several chores
about the house and while in the
act Of carrying in an armfu1 Of
wood dropped suddenly to the
floor and Immediately expired.
He had been ailing for sometime
past, but not until lately was he
compelled to give up work. He
moved here about a year ago,
and was engage d in driving team
y 4 y
ceased was a member of the
Modern Woodman also the Mac
cabees and carried insurance in
both orders. The remains Of
both father and child were sent
to ManitoWoc for 1nterment.
The services here were conducted
by the Woodmen and Maccabees
combined.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27

ocals. 5 cents per line for. each insertion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
Order for Hearing Petition Tor ADMINISTRATOR

State of Wisconsin, County Court Tor
Villas County, in Probate:
In the matter OF the estate Of Harry
Starr. deceased.
On applica ton by petition. of Michael
Starr, representing among other things
that Harry Starr, an inhabitant Of Villas
County, residing in the Town OF Al'bor
Viate, on the 4th day Of January, 4. ID.
1896 at said Town and County died in
testate, leaving estate to be administer
ed That the petitioner IS Il brother OF
said deceased, and praying the admins
traton of said estate be granted to Rob
ert Starr
1T is ordered, That said application be
heard at II special term OF said County
Court to be held in and for said County
at the office of the County Judge, in the
Village of Eagle River, on the Ind Tues
day (being the 18th day. of April A. D..
1899.
1t is further ordered that notice there
OF be given by publication OF such notice
at least three weeks successiyey, previ-
Gus to the time appointed. III the Villas
County News weekly newspaper pub
lished in the Village of Eagle River in
SAID County.
N. A. GOLDMAN,
Dated March 18th, '99. Co. Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27

YOUNG MEN AND LADIES OF good
wanted to LEARN TELEG-
RAPHY, railroad bookkeeping and
typewriting.
This is acknowlf ded TO he the most
perfect institution OF it's hand and is in
dorsed by the leading railway eonpani-
es.
We assist all Our graduates to a posi-
ton. Students can enter any time.
Write for catalogue.
The Morse School OF Telegraphy
Oshkosh. Wis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
(First Publication March 18th, '99.l
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Wausali wis.,, Mar. z, 1899
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court at Eagle River,
Wis, on April 10, 1899. viz: William Litter,
H. E. No. 1924, for the SW1-4 SELL and
SEA SWA, Sec. 6. and the N fri 1-2 Nv IA
Sec. 7. T ii N, r. 10 E.
He names the folio wing witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultiva-
ton of. said land, viz: John Towshinskie
ard oseph Ratiwskie, both OF Conover, wis.
and Mat Scheribel and Joseph Tooley, both
of Eagle River, v is.s
EDGAR T. WHEELoCK, Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
First publication Mar. 13, 80.
NOTICE. FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU. WIS
L q

March 6, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intenti On
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver of the U. S. Land OF
flee, at wausau, wis. on May 16. 1899, viz;
Claude E.Shepard, FL. E No. S995, for the NwA
Sw14, Sec. II, t. AZ, N. r. s E.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton OF, said bland, viz: E. S. Shepal of Rhine
lander, wis; Charles wash Star Lake; Frank
Sayner, 0. W. Sayner, of Sayner. wis; Bur-
leigh Horn. of Rhineander, us.
EDGAR T. WHEELoCK, Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
ArbOr Viate Items

S. B. Gray, left for Chicago on
on Sunday evening last.
Toe Ratteli who has been team
ing here this winter, left for Cen
tralia last Monday,
Miss Anna Stinson, of Angel
ca, is visiting her brother, Jno N
Stinson, Of this place.
Chas F. Rae, the genial repre-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
Town Ticket.

For Chairman,
A. MCKENZIE.
For Supervisors
MAT. SCHERIBLE,
HARRY JONES.
For Town Clerk,
JOHN DIAMOND.
For Town Treasurer,
FRED MOREY.
For Assessor,
VIM. TELLEFSON.
For Justices Of Peace2 years,
DANIEL GRAHAM,
las. OBERHOLTZER.
For Justices of Peace years,
F. BEARDSLEY,
N. NJ. EMMONS.
For Constables,
w BOMBER,
c. IRVEN,
B. BUTCHER.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
Why % 10 Porto Rico Or CubG?

We heara great deal of talk nowadays
relative to the many possibilities and
openings; offered settlers in our new pos
sessions, Cuba, Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines. Distance lends enchantment
to the view" and for this reason we over
look the fact that u good deal OF our
own country is still undeveloped~ Take
the State of Wisconsin. There are
thousands Of acres of hardwood farming
lands in Northering Wisconsin, adjacent
to the WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES,
where a DOR man can make IL good liv-
ing and, in time, accumulate savings.
Here he can bring up his family and live
in peace and con tort in a civilized coun-
try.
manufacturers s Investors
are also offered rich Inducements i'll this
section of the State. as the plenitude oi
iron ore deposits, beds OF clay, kaoin
and mari, as we'll dis the immense forests
OF hardwood timber, make it advanta-
geous to locate various industries Trans
portation facilities are Of the best, the
Wisconsin Central LINES touching all the
principal cities Of Northern Wisconsin
thus Offering quick and cheap transit to
the larger markets. Those interested
can obtain complete information, panIp-
hlets, maps, etc, by applying to W. H.
Kllen, Deputy Land and Industrial
Commissioner, Colby & Abbot Bldg,
Milwaukee, Wis.
H. 4 WHfTCoMB, B. JOHNSON,
Gen'l Mgr. Gen'l Fit Ag t.
JAS C. POND, Gen1 Pass Ag't. Milwaukee
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-27
The Lowest Rates East

are offered via the Nickel Plate
Road. With solid through trains
to New York, and through sleep
ing cars to Boston, travellers via
this deservedly popular low rate
line are offered all conveniences
of an exacting travelling public.
Then too, the quality OF the ser
vice is unsurpassed. Modern
day coaches and luxurious sleep
ing cars contribute to the COM
fort of passengers, while unex-
celled dining cars cater to the
tastes of the most exacting.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-06
OUR NEIGHBORS.
Facts and Fancies Picked Up BY
Our CORRESPONDENTS.
WadhamS.

Peter Stien, of Sanilac, is visiting his
parents.
Capt. Buzzard is still confined to the
house with illness.
Mrs. Joseph Cupert, of Royal Oak, is
here visiting friends.
George Burge, of Bay City, who spent
Christmas with his parents, has return
ed home, accompanied by his mother.
A very pretty home wedding occur
red at the residence of Fred Burde and
wife on Griswold street, on Wednesday
evening, December 28, when their only
daughter, Lille, was united in mar
riage to Arthur Alexander Atkins, son
of Alex Atkins and wife, Rev. Eldridge
officiating. The bride was handsomely
attired in white silk, carrying carna-
tions. She was assisted by her brides
maids, Misses Bertha Atkins and Nellie
Coglan. Edward Burde, brother of the
bride, acted as best man. Miss Alice
Hollis played the wedding march. The
decorations were in white and green.
A wedding supper was served to about
sixty invited guests, and during the
evening selections in both vocal and
instrumental music were rendered. Mr..
and Mrs Atkins received many useful
presents.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-06
January Ladies' Home journal.

The New Years Ladies' Home Jour-
nal gives assurance of a purpose to
make that magazine more useful and
helpful, and stronger in its literary and
artistic features, during 1899 than ever
before. 1t contains number of practi-
cal articles, besides a score of features
of lighter interest, and opens with "A
fullpage drawing by w. l.. Taylor, IL
Illustrating LongfellOw's Village Black
smith. Early Colonial social life is
mirrored in "The most Aristocratic
Social Event in America "-the annual
ball of the Philadelphia Assembly"
an article that will be read with I'M
usual interest A close-range view of
strong interest is given of Leschetizky,
by Cleveland Moffett, who discloses
the methods of "The Man Who Taught
Paderewski," and Elizabeth G.. Jordan
tells "What it means to be News
paper Woman" n subject upon which
she writes from her own experiences.
Edward Box, in the January Jour
nal, writes on "The Rush of American
Women" making a plea for more re-
pose, through which the real pleasures
of life are to be extracted. In fiction,
the experiences of "The Girls of Camp
Already" "The Minister of Carthage"
and the Jamesons in the Country" are
continued. The first of a series of arti-
cles on "The House Practical" details
how to furnish and decorate the hall
and staircase, and other page features
give photographs of Fifteen Good
Halls and Stairways" and "Pretty
Rooms of Girls" Mrs. S. T. Rorer tells
how to carve and serve meats and
game, and gives variety of menus for
small social affairs. There are numer-
Gus other practical articles upon SUBJ
jects of helpful interest in the house
hold. By The Curtis Publishing Com
pany, Philadelphia. One dollar per
year; ten cents per copy.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-06

ride, but the snow went off too soon.
Never mind kids the winter is long and
you will have your sleigh ride yet.
Two or three couples spent very
pleasant evening at Pats house on
Tuesday evening last. They did not
dance as they intended, as the musician
failed to put in his appearance, but
they enjoyed themselves fully as well
by playing cards, drinking wine and
delicious turkey supper with cranberry
sauce. Pat says Molly can cook tur-
key to the Queens taste. They all
went home in the wee hours of the
morning as happy as larks.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-06
BrockWay.

James Mckinney was a county cap
ital visitor on Tuesday.
Miss Mae Traynor, of Detroit, is WIS.,
iting friends In this place.
Carrot Quain will rebuild his chop
mill In this place on the Davey lot.
Geo. Crawford, of Port Huron, spent
holidays with his family at this place.
There was no services in the Presby-
terrain church this place last Sunday.
Charles Mckinney left for Port Hur-
on on Monday to attend the Goodier
Business College.
Andrew CoWie, who has been spend
ing the holidays with his brother, the
doctor, has returned to Saginaw.
Miss Teresa Shanahan, of Port Hur-
on, is spending the holidays with her
father, M. Shanahan, at this place.
Florence and Edna Lovelock and a
Mr.. Stringer, of Port Huron, spent last
week with Mrs. Lovelock of this place.
Henry Bradburn and family, late of
Emmett, are now living with Mr.. Brad
burns father.in-law John Fisher at this
place.
Mrs. A. Cavanaugh, OF Lynn, and
Mrs. l.. Zimmerman, of North Branch,
spent New Years with their mother,
Mrs. Glassford, at this place.
According TO late announcement,
Mass will begin at 1879 a. m. at the
Catholic church this place, in the flu
ture. No confessions will be heard
after that hour.
Our young men had a regular old
fashioned celebration New Years night
on the pond. A fire was built and five
or six gallons of hard cider was con-
sumed. The jollilication was kept up
until after midnight.
Miss Annie Z. Ready, of this place,
and Victor Slack, of Brockvile, Ont,
were quietly married at Windsor, Ont,
on Monday. The bride is well known
in this locality, being a daughter of the
late Michael Ready and sister of Mrs.
M. Magner, of this place. We extend
best wishes.