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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
AYSHF0RO ARRESTED.
Has Defed the Officers of the Law Success
fully Heretofore But Is Finally Caught.

I
Geo. Ayshford. a great lover Of the
sport of shooting prairie chickens has
been known as a yiOlater Of the game
law for several years and often chal-
lenged the officers of the law to catch
him. Until last Sunday he has Sue
cesSfully evaded them. The county
game warden, James Hewlett. by
intuition or otherwise started early
Sunday morning for Hi Booths farm
near the county GRe. about fifteen
miles distant from this city. Here he
Secfeted himself, horse and buggy
in thicket where he could watch the
wagon road and Hi Booths premises.
sure enough Nj: Ayshford came along,
drove into thezBOOth barn yard and
accompanied by Mr.. Booth, they pro-
ceeded back of his place upon the
marsh for sport. They were there but
a short time when Mr.: Ayshford COM
menced shooting. He fired eleven
times, according to Mr.. Howlett's
count, and they then returned to the
house. Mr.. Hewlett preceded them
and secreted himself in Mr.. Booths
barn. On their arrival he saluted
the gentlemen good morning. and said
that from the amount of shooting they
did they must have bag full of game
He helped himself to the bag and to
his surprise found only three birds.
The expression upon the gentlemen'S
faces about the time they realized
that game warden had possession of
their birds, would make a fine cut for
Puck. However, Mr.. AyShford re-
covered enough to say he was guilty,
he shot the chickens, they belonged to
him and Mr.. Booth was guiltlesS and
simply carrying the birds for him.
The game warden took the chickens
into his possession and retraced his
steps hOmeward, we'll pleased with his
mornings outing. On his arrival
home he found that Mr.. Ashford had
preceded him and given circulation to
the good news.
A warrant was issued for the arrest
CT Mr.. AyShfOrd on complaint of
James Hewlett, game warden. and he
was arraigned before W. II. GettS.
justice of the'peace, ,Centralia, Tuesday,
at o'clock, before whom he pleaded
guilty. The justice fined him $50 and
cOStS-in all S57.12-Which he paid
This was rather an expensive hunt for
George. We sincerely hope it will
prove not only a valuable lesson to
him but to all others who are inclined
to violate the law.
AS president of the Twin City Gun
club we notify all those who have or
intend to violate the law that we have
game WardenS on the marshes on both
sides of the Wisconsin river who will
remain there until September first.
Take due notice and govern yourselves
ACCORDINGLY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
To Extend the Sheep Farm.
From Evening Wisconsin.


Smith & Cameron have secured 800
acres of land, miles south of Grand
Rapids on the east side of the river,
for the purpose of starting large
stock farm and sheep ranch. J. w.
Cameron of Milwaukee was there for
two or three days perfecting arrange
ments for this project and what is
now contemplated will be largely
added to at once and will demonstrate
what can be done in this line. George
H. Smith, who is proprietor of the
Central hotel in that city, owns a
large farm and has given particular
attention to the sheep business and
came to the conclusion that Wood
county was peculiarly adapted to the
raising Of sheep and stock. Mr..
Cameron is an old lumberman and
well known business man of Milwau-
kee, being interested in the Cream
City Sash and Door company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
ProsDects of the American Horse,

The most foolish thing to do is for a
farmer to stop breeding. He should
probably breed fewer colts, but he
should breed better. That is the whole
secret in a nutshell. Hereafter in its
horses the world will require quality
rather than quantity. and getting
quality the world will be willing to
pay the price. just as it is paying to-
day. To-day any horse for which there
is demand--aud there is a demand
for every horse Cf superior excellence
the price is as high as it has been at
any time in twenty years. The fine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17

horse for driving and riding is never
going out of fashion, and just at this
moment in the great martS in New
\ 1ork they are in very active demand
both for home and foreign use. And
in this matter of improving the quality
there is this important consideration
it costs not penny more to breed.
raise, and keep a good horse than a
poor one. The horse which at five
years old will command $500 at auction
has not necessarily cost his breeder
one dollar more than the misshapen
thing which is knocked down in de-
risiOn by the auctiOneerat SIS. Quality
is what counts today and what will
count. Let our farmers achieve that
and they will solve a problem the
present working out Of which shows
that in seven years they have lost in
wealth something like $500, 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
BIG CONVENTION EXPECTED.
Great Interest in Good Roads All Through
the State.

The good roads convention to be
held in connection with the state
fair promises to be one Of the largest
meetings of farmers ever held in the
state. There is live interest shown
ali through the state, and there has
been a growing demand for road
machinery since the last legislature
authorized its purchase on time pay
mentS An urgent invitation to
attend the good roads convention has
been sent to the secretary of agricul-
ture, which it is expected he will
accept.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
Notice TO Contractors.

Plans and specifications for the new
school building to be erected in Mos
inee, will be on file August 18th, 1899,
at the Office Of the JOSeSh Dessert
Lumber Company, MoSinee, and at
the office of the architect, \. c. Esch-
weller, 720 Goldsmith Building, Mil
waukee, Wis.
Bids will be opened by the school
board, Sept. 9th. 1899 Bids will be
received for the complete work and
must be accompanied by a bond of
81, 500. The school board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
By Order of the Committee.
Wv T. MCREYNOLDs, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
It He!ped Win Battles,

Twenty-nine officers and men wrote
from the front to say that for
Scratches, Bruises. Cuts, Wounds,
Sore Feet and Stiff Joints. Bucklen' S
Arnica Salve is the best in the world.
Same for Burns, Skin Eruptions and
Piles. > cts. box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by John E. DAILY, druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
AUGUST CRANBERRY CONVENTION.
More Than Two Hundred at Gaynor Bros.
Marsh on uesdaY-The Crop Forecast.

Another annual convention, the
! thirteenth in the history of the
! Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers
association has been held and finished.
! Members, their families and their
| friends have been seated together
once more before the lusciously laden
| long tables in the familiar big cram
| berry house on GaynOr Bros. cranberry
marsh. The annual picnic dinner,
always d feature Of the August con-
yention, has been slaughtered in the
charge and all that is left of it is the
memory Of good things served in large
quantities and tie vote Of thanks to
those ladies Of the marshes who so
considerably catered to the appetites
| of hungry hosts. Tuesday. August -,
was the day Of this annual meeting
a big. enthusiastic. informal affair,
serving both as a social reunion for
! old timers in the cranberry industry
and aS common ground for the eX
change Of fancieS, facts and figures
| concerning profitable cultivation Of
! the fruit in which our whole county
is, in greater or smaller measure,
| financially interested. This meeting
like those that have come before was
! Splendidly conducted and complete
! success.
According to published programs
the forenoon was given up to an in
| spectiOn Of the experimental stations,
vine nursery and marshes IN the
vicinity of CranmOOr. Observations
speculative and scientific were made
which brought conclusions of mutual
profit and instruction before all
| growers present.
From 11:3O a. N. until 1:3O p m. the
| picnic luncheon was enjoyed by 215
persons. Compliments upon a sump-
tuOus feast belong first to Mrs. n.
| WhittleSey, who had personal re-
sponsibility and charge Of this entire
| department, and next to her lieuten-
ants MeSdameS Jacob Searls, Eugene
Warner Robert Skeel, John GaynOr,
and all the other ladies of that vicinity
whose generous response to the call
| for eatableS made it possible to feed
the big crowd SO smoothly. Miss
Caroline Fitch had charge of table
decorations and she did the work in
catchy manner. After dinner toasts
were made by Mrs. \. G. Bennett,
wife OF the past-president, and by
Mrs. II. W. Remington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
Notice to Hunters,

No hunting or trespassing will be
allowed on any lands belonging tC
\. II. or \. :. Robinson. situate on
outskirts of Centralia or in town OF
Seneca. Hunters please govern your
selves accordingly.
2W y. H. ROBINSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
The Most Fatal Disease.

More adults die of kidney trouble
than Of any other disease. When the
first symptoms Of this disease appear,
no time should be lost in taking
Foley's Kidney Cure, which is guaran-
Ieed or money refunded. 50-SL.0 90
John E. DAILY and Wood County Drug
Go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
Cure a Cold in One DAY

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund money if
it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine
has L. B. Q. on each tablet. For sale
byF. L. Steib & Co., druggists. 9mar6m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17

Quickly cure constipation and re-
build and invigoratc the entire
system-neyer grippe or nauSeate-
DeWitt's Little Early RiserS. Wood
County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
An Endless Chain
OF Furniture

Of Furniture
of all kinds, including Cham
Der Suits, Couches, Rockers,
Easy Chairs, Parlor Sets, Lii
brary Suits, and all high grade
but reasonable priced bric-a-
brac may always be found at
my store.
The volume of our business
enables us to carry a complete
stock always, and to sell at
prices which yield very little
profit on each sale, but III the
aggregate makes a very re-
spectacle showing.
|. Bear In Mind
that we have a
choice line of carpets and wall
paper at rock bottom figures.
NJ. 4. BOGOGER,
Funeral DHect0r-EmbQImer
Telephone No. IS
All calls attended to Day and Night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-17
4 FULL THIRD
j. wv. NATWCK,

Telephone 81,
3f4 CRANBERRY ST., CsETRALiA WIS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-03
HIGHER STANDARD.
Normal School Board Takes
Action.
Proposition to Drop the &c" and sB'
Classes Advocated by Supt. Lewis
and Referred TO a Committee.

The State Normal Board held an i'm
portant meeting Saturday at st. Paul
at which State Supt Lewis presented
his policy, endorsed by Gov. Lind: He
introduced set of resolutions reciting
that the preparatory classes in the nor
NAL schools were doing the same work
that the high schools and upper grades
were covering, and that therefore they
should be abolished He would drop
| the G class at Mankato and Winona
this year and the B class next year
He would have committee of three
presidents offer revision of the
courses of study looking to raise the
standard admission discontinue the
academic work that belongs to the
secondary schools and extend the
courses on the side of professional train
ing.
The proposition was discussed fol-
some time, and was then referred to a
committe consisting of Chairman An
keny, Supt. Lewis, Directors Ham
mond and Phelps and the presidents of
the four Normals.
A second resolution was referred tic
the same committee proposing that the
elementary diplomas should be discon.
tinued, except for the present classes,
and that normal school diploma
should represent nothing less than an
advanced course" Supt. Lewis said
that one calls for half as much work as
the other, and the tendency is for teach
ers to stop with Indifferent quallfica
tions, leaving no object for them to fit
themselves thoroughly.
Messrs. Ankeny, Phelps and Lewis
were appointed committee to revise
the rules, which are rather confused,
and recommendation was referred to
them that the normal presidents should
be required to attend all meetings of
the board.
Gov. Lind was then called in and said
that he would take special interest in
the proceedings of the board and hoped
to visit all the Normal schools. He cor
daily agreed with Supt. Lewis resolu-
ton. He believed in making the Nor
NAL the very best, and not in making
high schools of them. He Endorsed also
the diploma resolution. A diploma
ought to mean something and it was I'M
just to those that took thorough
course to let others gain life certificates
of the first grade by doing half as much
work
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-03
THE STORM.
The Railroads Suffer From the
Snow.
The Storm of Last November is Repeated
and the Streets are Filled wi h
Drifts.

Saturday nights snow storm was
about counterpart of the November
storm About the same amount Of
snow fell and it drifted in about the
same way, and had about the same eff
feet on the railroads The snow started
to come down late Saturday afternoon
and continued all night. Towards
morning the wind began to blow hard
the temperature fell all day yesterday.
The mercury stood at eleven degrees be-
low zero early this morning.
Returned travellers say that the storm
was general. Not nearly as much snow
fell in the counties west of here but the
fall in Iowa was very heavy, In this
vicinity, the snow fall was not less than
foot on the level, and if the weather
remains cold, as is likely for several
days at least, there will be good sleigh
ing again.
The railroads have suffered somewhat,
but not great deal. The morning
train on the Omaha yesterday was two
hours late, and the 400 p m. train
from the west did not get in until 7:30
p. m. Some of the freight trains were
abandoned today on the Northwestern
road, but all the passenger trains were
reported on time. The Milwaukee road
did not attempt to run freight trains to-
day, but expect to do so tomorrow.
Passenger trains were running as usual
The Minneapolis & st. Louis reported
everything on time and running as
usual.
The snow storm and cold wave were
predicted by the weather bureau Satur-
morning.
Shovelers were out yesterday and to-
day on all the streets, and the city snow
lows were out early yesterday, break
ing paths for people going to church.
Big snow drifts were formed on the
west side of Front street, while the wind
left the east side bare.
If the snow that now covers the water
shed of the Minnesota river should go
off suddenly, it would be apt to make
high water in the river this spring,
Heavy falls of snow at this time of the
year frequently happen, and they some
times occur two or three weeks later.
The snow is so deep in the streets
that it is hard work to cross over, and
where walks have not been cleaned
single file is required
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-03
STAR. REMOVED.
Officer Circuit Suspended From
the Force.
Chef Wagon Prefers Charges Against
His Subordinate TO the Mayor,
Who Takes Action

A NJ Circuit is no longer one of Man
kato's finest His star rests in pigeon
hole in Mayor Pfau's Office desk, and
will soon bedeck some other breast
wearing Mankato police uniform.
Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. Circuit was
summoned into the presence of his hon
or, the mayor, and was informed that
charges of drunkenness on duty had
been preferred against him, and was re-
quested to hand over his star and con-
slider himself suspended from the force
pending an investigation.
1t is understood that the charges were
preferred by Chief Wagon. The latter,
when questioned about the matter to-
day, replied that Mr.. Circuit had fire
quently been under the influence of
liquor, and has been repeatedly warned
that this course would lead to his Sus-
pension For week past, Mr.. Wagon
stated, Mr.. Grout has been indulging to
excess. This was particularly notice
able Sunday night, when he was on
duty.
From other members of the force, we
learn that Mr.. Circuit did not go home
yesterday, as the night men are sup
posed to do, but visited number of
saloons, wearing his uniform.
Mr.. Pau was interviewed about the
matter and stated that he had suspend
ed Mr.. Circuit from duty and demanded
his star He intended looking into the
charges, but did not think that Mr..
Circuit would be returned to duty again.
He had heard complaint of Mr.. CIRCUITS
failing before
Mr.. Pau stated that he would
probably appoint some one on
the force in Mr.. CIRCUITS place,
inasmuch as Officer Thilgen is laid up
with a sprained ankle. Had it not been
for this, he would have let the vacancy
rest until the end of his term. He had
not made up his mind whom he would
appoint
Mr.. CIRCUIT has served nearly two
years and has made a faithful official,
and no complaints have been heard aside
from his failing. Much regret is felt
at the outcome, and Mayor Pau found
it hard to act in the case, but consider
ed it necessary to act, under the circum-
stances.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-03
IN DISTRICT COURT.
The OgIesby Divorce Case Tried This
Afternoon.

The trial of the appeal of Merritt
Pierce againstsMary E. Barney, guard
ian of the late A. G. Wood, took up the
day in the district court. The appel
liant rested Saturday afternoon, and
Mrs. Barney. was on the stand nearly
all of Tuesday.
The divorce suit of Emily Oglesby
against John Oglesby was tried this
afternoon. Mrs Oglesby charged de
sertion, and the other witnesses were
her sister, Sarah Cox, and her daugh
ter, Lillian Oglesby, The defendan
made no appearance.
The next case for trial is that Of
Robert o. Craig VS.. the Mankato Lime
and Stone Co. 1t will be tried without
a jury.
Sheriff Gerlich, accompanied by
Frank Lassow, of st. Clair, went tc
Saltwater this forenoon with Louis
Anderson andsJohn Phillips.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-03
A. G. MEYERS BUILDING.
MankstO Fruit Commission Co. Takes a
Five Years Lease.

A. g. Meyer has made new arrange
ments in regard to the building which
he is to erect at the corner of Second
and Hickory streets and will make
it larger that he had intended
The Mankato Fruit Commission
Co. has taken five years
lease of the entire building, two floors
and basement. Mr.. Meyer will now
erect building 323 by so feet, two stor-
les above a high basement, of very solid
appearance, pressed brick with
heavy stone trimmings. 1t will
be a handsome building, and a
splendid location for the Fruit Co The
lease has been prepared and sent to
Minneapolis for signature, and it is
thought that there will now be NO
hitch. The new building is to be ready
for occupancy by May 10th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-03
be taken could be handled in the district

be taken could be handled in the district
court.
Mr.. Young remarked that the people
do not look at the matter from the
standpoint of the lawyers.
Judge Shissler said that he conceded
entirely with what Mr. Young had said.
and would favor placing the limit at
800. The idea that a jury cannot be
gotten in the city by which cases from
the country could be satisfactorily tried
was slur on our business men, and the
same as charging them with dishonesty
and corruption. The best iur les
are those composed of the most int elli-
gent men, as experience had shown
Just as unbiased a jury can be secured
in the city.asi ,the country. He did
not believe that thesspeople of the city
would standlhavingsthe municipal court
put down to Justice court, and they
ought not to stand it. He had tried to
be honest, fair and conscientious in the
discharge of his duties 1t was impos-
sible to please both sides in deciding a
case. Winona tried the experiment of
having justice court, and the attor-
neys lost interest and ignored the court
Mr.. Flittie said that the fact that the
right of appeal was granted would not
reduce the court to justice court.
Judge Shissler said that the munic
| ipal court is self-sustaining and has
been for years
Mr.. Geddes: ''Then why should the
people kick if we improve it?"
Judge Shissler: But would it i'm
prove it?"
At Mr.. Young's suggestion, the mo-
ton was changed so as to accept in
stead of adopt the report and it was car
ried without opposition.
Mr.. Flittie then moved that the com
mittee be instructed to prepare bill
embodying the suggestions in the re-
port.
limiting the civil actions where appeals
can be taken to cases involving 800 or
more
Mr.. Torrey moved to amend the
amendment by making the figure $50.
Judge Shissler remarked that it looked
like taking snap Judgment on the attor-
=, AVG xx,bo u,ara oh
Mr.. Young said that some Of the in
fluential members of the bar were alb
sent and that it might be well to hold
another meeting.
Mr.. Young called for the calling of
the roll in the voting.
Judge Torreys amendment was car
ried, nine to five, and Mr. Young's
amendment as amended was carried,
five voting yes and the remainder refus-
ing to vote.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-03

nerve" Then, like this poor fellow
you will be .forcibly reminded of your
neglect.
Do not, because urge upon you the
necessity of caring for your teeth
(among the most essential organs OF
your body think that it is only with
the hope of the pecuniary benefit de-
rived by me should you act upon my
suggestions Please give me credit fol-
higher motive in life than the mere
gathering together of few sheckels
which benefit no man only SO far as used
for good.
If merit your patronage come to
mel will do the best I can for you'll
not, go to another in whose skill you
have confidence Awaken NOW to the
fact that you MAY need teeth next
month, next year or for many years.
"A stitch in time saves nine
DR.. E. L HALVES.
Office over Lewis Hardware Store.
corner Cherry and Front Streets, Man
kato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-03
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Several Cases Set For Trial This
Forenoon.

The calendar was called in the mum
cipal court Wednesday forenoon, and
the following cases were disposed of:
Alice Morse VS.. Mic Petersen, dis
missed.
Odjard & knott VS.. c. E. Davis, order
for judgment.
Jessie D. Hall VS.. Peter Swenson
trial March GOTH
T. R Coughlan VS. Chas. Buschman
Kleinschmidt Bros. garnishee, trial
March 18th.
j. G Tho VS.. Phi. Miller, trial March
10th.
G. E Griffith VS. Mary E. Soule and
S. c. Soule, trial March 9th.
Geo. B. Cluett ct al. VS. Lang &
Goeltz, order for Judgment.
Lamm & Landkammer VS.. Anna
Sontag, settled
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-03

Judge Hughes Wednesday issued let
t 9rs testamentary in the estate of Ellis f.
Miller, deceased, to Geo w. BAUM and
Ellis Field Miller, of Boston, Mass.
letters of guardianship to Annie Veig
as guardian of Ruth Amelia Veig; and
an order for hearing on petition to sell
and in the guardianship of Evelyn and
Carlton B. Roblee, minors.
G E. Southwick, of Madison Lake
was Stahl House guest last night.