davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
TWO BIG FAILURES.
Voluntary ignments with LA
bi.ities Amounting to Millions
OF Dollars.

Boston. Mass, Dec. 31.-Thc Assabet
Manufacturing company of this city with
wooden mills at Maynard, has made an
assignment for the benefit of its creditors
to Edward Fenno of Ecnno Bros. *
Childs. Arthur SilsbeC, treasurer of the
CochccO Manufacturing company OF
Dover y. H., and Jeremiah Williams OF
Jeremiah Williams 4 Co. The concern is
one of the largest wooden manufacturing
companies in the country. Liabilities ac-
cording to the July statement amounted
to S3.O1S, 161, including 100000 CAPT
tai stock.
Columbus. O.. Dec. 31-Lee 3. Dur
stone, local manager of the New York
Life Insurance company. formerly resi-
dent of Iowa. today filed a voluntary Pc
tition in bankruptcy in the United States
district court here. His total debts are
placed at about 100000, nearly all the
creditors, tifty-two in number. being Iowa
banks. one or two Eastern banks are III
cluHp6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
COLD EVERY WHERE.
with the Thermometer Far
Below Zero.

St Paul. Mimi. Dec. 31-Thc weather
bureau promises that tonight it will be
mot quite SO cold but as it was officially
20 below at I o'clock this morning and
unofiicially from "A to % below in this
city, whila other Northwestern temper
aturcs ranged down TO 81 below at Winni-
peg. none coming up near zero, the pre-
dictiOn was not considered sufficient to
warrant doffng heavy wraps. The sky is
clear and little or no breeze is stirring.
Denver, Col. Dec. 31-Sixteen degrees
below zero was the minimum temperature
recorded last night at the weather sta
ton in this city. The coolest place on
the eastern slope of the continental divide
was Calgary. where the thermometer reg
iStcrpd 30 helGW
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
A PAPER COMBINE.
Arrangements Being Made for a
Trust with q Capital Stock
of $40, 100000.

Providence, r. L, Dec 3O.-Dean s
SHIRLEY, brokers and bankers of this city,
have taken charge CT the arrangements
10 consolidate the paper manufacturers
OF this country. The deal viii involve
about $40.O00,O0O and will include the
mills making writing paper, bond paper
and wrapping, ledger, envelope and news
paper paper.
The purpose Of consolidation is to elm
mate competition, stop oyer-production
and make condensation of the lines of
manufacture SO that the mill best adapt
cd to make Il certain grade Of paper may
restrict its attention to that speciality and
thus, by utilizing all the machinery and
capital invested to the best advantage, to
get the best results.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
A Social Mistake.

Il have made many mistakes in my
life" said the little social butterfly sadly.
Il have invited bitter enemies to my
house and sent them in to dinner together
and l have congratulated people on their
engagements after these slender bonds
have been severed. have done my share
to make people laugh, but never was | so
weary Of life as the other evening when
the very worst card player, and the only
temperance person / know, won the first
prize at my whist party. Aud what, 5h
what DO you think | had bought for a
prize? A beautiful gun-metal corkscrew v
mounted with silver"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
CHIEF OF POLICE BUSTED.
Minnea polls Mayor-Eiect Calls Halt
on Wholesale Dism issals.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Dec 31.-A sensa-
ton in municipal affairs was sprung last
night when announcement WAS made that
May James Gray had decapitated
his superintendent of police. Maj
Charles NJ. Schaeffer, appointed week
ago. During the last five days Maj.
Schaeffer has had headquarters in Il do
tel. and has had several hundred men.
detectives and officers and patro.nen he
fore him. many of whom have been tod
that they must go. In consequence the
department LAS been torn asunder. Now
the di>misser is dismissed and there i
great revulsion Of feeling.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
TI'e Republitap:
WATERFOWL. WIS.
GARRISON KILLED.
Native Forces at Panopi Massacre
the Spanish Soldiers Sta
toned There.

toned There.
Manila, Philippine Islands, Dee. so
The British schooner Esmeralda, which
has just arrived here from the LadrCne
islands reports that after the United
States cruiser Charleston left the Ind
of Guam, in June last, the Spaniards
refused to recognize the authority of Fran
els Portusach who was verbally author
lied by Capt. Glass to continue his for
mer regime az governor, and Jose Sisto, a
former public administrator, was declared
governor.
He armed part of the native guards,
collected tax of So head and secreted
fifteen tons of powder and small stock
CT ammunition when the island was taken
by the Americans
The schooner also reports the massa ere
Of the Spanish garrison by the combined
native forces at Panopi. Caroline islands.
Henry Naot, an educated chief has been
selected TO be the ruler. He is reported
to be favorable to Americans.
The British cruiser BUena Ventura has
gone to Iloilo to protect British interests
there.
The Spanish steamer Romulus, which
has just arrived here, confirms the report
that the Insurgents at IlOilo are inclined
to surrender that town to the Americans
if satisfied as to the form of government
which will be accorded them.
Francis Portusach, whom the officers
of the United States cruiser Charleston
left in charge Of the Ladrone islands, be-
ing the only American citizen there. is a
native of Spain, whore he was born about
thirty years ago. He took out his citi-
zenship papers in Chicago during the
year 1888. He is said to be the son of
Il wealthy merchant OF Barcelona Pano-
pi may mean the island of Puynipet also
referred to rs Bonabe and Panapee. 1t
Is probably the second in size of the
Caroline group known as the Carolines
proper.
Washington, D. c.. Dec. 30.-It was
stated at the war department just before
the cabinet meeting today that no advices
from Gen. Otis had been received up to
that time showing the condition of affairs
at lloilo. These advices are awaited with
great interest but without apparent ankle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
FRANK GOULD A MEMBER.
Young Millionaire Pays $4,000 for
a Seat in Stock Exchange,

New York, Dec. 3O-Frank Jay Gould,
the youngest son of the late Jay Gould,
yesterday purchased a seat in the New
York stock exchange. for which he paid
1000. This is the highest price at
which a seat on the stock exchange as
been quoted in many years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
ASK FOR IRON GRAVEYARD.
Venezuelan Government Wants Wat
erproof Bury1ng Ground.

The iron manufacturers Of Pennsylva-
MIA have been asked through the medium
Of the national association of manufact-
urers to submit proposals to the govern
ment of Venezuela for an iron graveyard,
in which to RENTER $4,000 bodies. The
proposal is novel with iron industries of
this state, although there are a few iron
cemeteries in Southern cities. The grave
yards, particularly in Caracas, heretofore
have been built of stone. but these have
proved unsatisfactory, and the Venezue-
lans have become tired of building stone
graveyards, which have been erected at
great expense of marble and granite. 1t
is believed that iron will answer every
purpose. But it must be made water
proof, and Mr.. Nagle of the Philadelphia
Manufacturers association said he did
not doubt that Pennsylvania mechanics
could furnish a structure that would an
sWer every purpOse.-Inter Ocean.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

made a furious assault on warden Of
the prison at Lyons where he was con,
fined. and almost beat him to death be-
fore the prison guard could overpOwer
him.
On October 80 OF the present year
Nacher was sentenced to death, since
which time he has continued feigning in
sanity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
CREW WAS SAVED.
The American Schooner Fanny ar.
thur Abandoned in Mid-Ocean.

London. Dec 31.-The British steamer
Duchess of York, Capt. Storm which
sailed from New Orleans On December
3 and Hampton Roads December Il for
Maraeilles has arrived at Gibraltar, hav-
ing on board the crew OF the American
schooner Fanny Arthur, which was aban-
Goned on December u III latitude 81
longitude 50, after springing 4 leak.
When abandoned the water was within
nire inches of the Arthur's deck The
Fanny Arthur left Turks island on No
vcmber 10 for Philadelphia.
Hong Kong, Dec. 31.-Two missing
boats OF the wrecked British steamer
Glenavon have been found. The only
missing persons now are Chief Mate
Nixon, Second Steward Wilson and two
Chinese.
lieut. Smith died OF exhaustion after
swimming to Lin Ting island
Yhe search for the missing continues.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION.
COMPRISING Station Blows Up and
Disab1es the Whole Field.

Of gas followed by fire at the Ohio x
Indiana Pipe Line company's compress
ing station, near here, caused 4 less es-
timated at 100000. Engineer W. f.
Robinson was badly burned. Thirty or
more towns are deprived of natural gas
by the destruction of the station.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
TERRIFIC ATLANTIC GALE.
Lucania and Germanic Reach Port,
Reporting Fierce Storm.

Queenstown, Dec 31.-Incoming Allan
tic vessels report having experienced ter
rifle weather. Officers of the Lucania
and the Germanic, which arrived from
New York yesterday, describe the storm
they passed through as the fercest gale
they have encountered for years. The
vessels, decks We're swept by the waves
and q great deal of water found it's way
into the saloons of both ships
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
Cave-in Entomhs Coal .TIneci :.

Will,esbarrc. Pa, Dec. 30.-Eight men
were entombed by Il cavein in No Il
shaft Of the Lehigh q Wilkesbarre Coal
company at Wanamie yesterday after
noon. After heroic rescue five of the
men were taken out alive. The other
three are still shut in, but it is expected
to reach them. There is more than Il
possibility that they may be alive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
BIG FIRE AT HANNIBAL.
Several Concerns in the Business Part
of Town Burned Out.

Hannibal, Mo, Dec 31.-A fire ragged
yesterday in the business part of this city.
Bowman & Williamson, dry goods: Frank
Sultzman, baker and confectionery and
E. E. Ray, drugs, were burned out. and
the First international bank was threat
ened. Bowman & Williamson loss. SOL
coo; insurance. $4,000 The total loss is
about $4,000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
LARGEST IN THE WORLD.
Facts About Boston's Magnificent
New Terminal Station.

Boston Mass, Dec 31.-T,he largest
railroad station in the world will be
thrown open to the public on New Years
day, when trains will begin to leave and
enter the new South Union sta ton in
this city. 1t covers fourteen and one
half acres cost $14, 600, O00, will hold 404
passenger cars at once, can accommodate
400 trains a day, has 344 switches, and
will accommodate 100000 people on its
rln
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
Sponge Culture in Florida.

The United States Fish commission has
called attention to the conditions of the
sponge fishery in Florida, where excessive
taking of small sponges has caused a de-
crease in the output. The sheep s-Wool
sponge. which is the most valuable spe-
cles, grows to merchantabIe size in about
a year. a profitable business can easily
be built up in sponge culture upon leased
land raising this valuable and quick
growing sponge, which does even better in
Floridan than Mediterranean waters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
A LIVING WITNESS.
Mrs. Hoffman Describes How She
Wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for
Advice, and Is Now Well

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Before using
your Vegetable Compound I was a,
great sufferer. I have been sick for
months, was troubled with severe pain
in both sides of abdomen, sore feeling
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
Frozen to Death in the Woods

Minocqua, Wis, Dec. Especial. j
John O'Connell was frozen to death il
the woods near this villa ge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Italy exported last year 21,OO0 an
cient and modern works of art, valued at
$4,000 More than one-half of them
went to Germany.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
A Pretty Church Wedding

At the M. E. Church, last evening,
was performed for the first time in
this village the beautiful and i'm
pressive church wedding service.
Miss Clara Willitt took the place at
the organ, and at eight o'clock struck
the first chords of a beautiful we'd
ding march as Miss Angie Leece en-
tered the ediflce on the arm OF Mr..
Guy Butler, followed by the bride,
Miss Addie Marvin, and Mr.. Lee
T-umley, the groom. The party took
their places at the altar, and Rev. D.
w. Wilt concluded the service
which pronounced them husband and
wife.
The assembly at once repaired to
the coy home on Walnut street,
which was ready furnished, and the
happy pair received the congratula-
tions OF their friends. Light re-
freshnents we're served, and what is
hoped for happy life was begun.
The AVALANCHE extends congratula.
tiOns.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
Circuit Court.

The regular term of the Circuit
Court was convened on the Sth, inst.
Hon. Nelson Sharpe presiding.
On the call OF the calendar, i'm the
case of the People VS.. Arthur II.
Evans, it was found that the pris-
oner was without counsel, and afll-
davits were submitted showidg him
to be without means. At his request
a. l.. Widdis, of Detroit, was ap-
pointed to defend him, and an order
issued for the. supoenaing of wit
nesses for the defense at the expense
of the county, and the time of trial
fixed for Thursday morning.
The case of Simon p. Aldrich VS..
John Failing was placed on trial, and
resulted in verdict for the plaintiff
for S37. so.
The case Of Phillip Moshier VS..
A. Grouleff was called, and resulted
in a verdict for the Plaintiff.
The case of Elmer Smith, VS.. /. ii.
Richardson was the next and is on
trial as we go to press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfleld,
ILL.,, makes the statement. that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs. She was treated for month
by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was hope
less victim of consumption, and that
no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. She
bought bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from the first
dose. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found her.
self sound and we'll: now does her
own housework and is as we'll as
she ever was. Free trial bottles of
this great discovery at l.. Fournier's
Drug Store. Large bottles 80 cents
and 81 90.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs.
Ada +. Hart, OF Groton, s. ID. "Was
taken with bad cold which settled
on my lungs; congh set In and finally
terminated in consumption. -Four
doctors gave me up, saying / could
live but short time. 1 gave myself
up to my Saviour, determined il l
could not stay with my friends on
earth, l would meet my absent ones
above. Ny husband was advised to
get DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
gave 1t a trial, took In all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and thank
God, / am saved and now a well aud
healthy woman. Trial. bottles free
at l.. Fouruier's Drug Store. Reg
ALA price SOC and 81 90. Guaranteed
or price refunded. 4
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

f. Richardson, deputy sheriff Of
South Branch, was arrested last week
on complaint of j. II. Castenholz for
assault and battery, and tried In
Justice McElroy's court by a jury,
who found him guilty Of assault
The court imposed a fine OF five
dollars aud let the county pay the
costs. The whole matter grew out OF
the differences arising over the
election in that township.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
Probate Notice.
STATE oFMJCHIGAN |


County OF Crawford. IS.
A T SESSION of the Probate Cour. for said
Acounty held ut the Probate Office. In the
village OF Graylng, ON the first day of August
In the year one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-ninc.
Present JoHN j. COVENTRY.
Judge of Probate.
In THE MATTER OF the estate OF Helene Hemp
stead an insane person.
On reading and filing the petition. duly YER
lied of Helene stephan guardian of said i'm
sane person. praying that she may be author
lied. empowered and licensed to sell ut pri-
vate sale certain real estate described In said
petition. to pay expenses and charges, and In
vest the proceeds thereof.
Thereupon IL Is ordered that Monday. the
Fourth day of September next. at 10 O'clock
I'm the forenoon. be assigned for the hearing
said insane person. and all other person in
at session OF sa.i court, then to be holden
ling and show cause, IL any there be. why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be grant
ed. And 10 is further ordered, that the SAID
petitioner give notice TO the relatives and all
persons interested In said estate, of the pend
ency Of said petition. and the hearing thereof,
by causing a COPY OF this order to be publish
ed In the Crawford Avalanche" n ncwsp per
printed and circulated la said county. three
successive weeks previous TO said day of hear
CsEAn JOHN J. COVENTRY,
augs-4w JUDGE OF PRoBkrE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

The hoodlums who made the night
hideous after the wedding, last eve
ming, should be suppre ssed. 1t is a
disgrace to the village. They should
be spanked and sent to bed.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas Clark, died at o'clock this
morning, from anemia. She had
been very delicate from birth and for
two weeks had been steadily sinking
into her final sleep.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Every pill is a
sugar coated globule Of health, that
changes weakness into strength, list
lesness into energy, brain-lag into
mental power. They're wonderful in
building up the health. only PC
per box. Sold by l.. Fournier, Drug
gist. 3
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
Red Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit G.. b. Suead.
man of Newark, Mich, in the civil
war. 1t caused horrible ulcers that
no treatment helped for 20 years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Boils, Felons, Corns, Skin Eruptions.
Best Pile cure on earth. % cents a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by L.
Fourier, Druggist 3
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
Notice of Teachers Examination

Teachers Examination will be
held at the Court House, Aug. 18th
and 18th. commencing at 8 o'clock a.
M. Also any desiring to take the
examination for admission to the
Freshman class Of the Agricultural
College may do so at this time.
FLORA M. MARVIN,
Co. Con-. OF SCHOOLS.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

The new barber law that goes into
effect in November provides for an
examination and license for all who
hereafter desire to work at that
trade, and for all who have not
worked at it for the past two years.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

More adults die OF kidney trouble
than any other disease. When the
first s. mptomes Of the disease APP
pear, no time should he lost In taking
Foley's Kindney Cure, which is guar
auteed or money refunded. sec and
81.00. l.. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

I| EN "
Ishould die tonight
And you should come to my cold corpse
and say.
Weeping and heartsick over my life
less clay
II should die tonight
And you should come in deepest grief
aud woe
And say: Heres that $40 that owe"-
/ might arise in my large white cravat
And say: Whats that?"
II should die tonight
And you should come to my cold corpse
and kneel,
Clasping my bier to show the grief you
feel
say, if / SHOULD die tonight
And you should come to me and there
and then
Just even hint of paying me that ten,
might rise the while;
But I'd drop dead again.-Ex.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

While boring for water at West
Branch, last week, the drill pen
etrated a vein OF COAL Whether it
is in paying quantities or not, is a
matter of conjecture. Our belief
that there is coal or oil beneath us,
is strengthened, and things ale com
ing our way.-Ros. News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

Miss Mollie Johnson returned last
Wednesday from her visit to Gray
ling. She was accompanied by her
friend. Miss Anna Olson. Lewiston
journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

The G. Z. Society of this village
have commenced preparations for the
District G. 4. Convention to lie held
here on the 10Th, 10th and 18th of
September. All members of the So
ciety are respectfully requested to
keep themselves well informed as to
the preparations.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

letter Eczema and Skin Diseases
yield quickly TO the marvellous heal
ing qualities OF Banner Salve, made
from prescription of skin special
ist OF world wide fame. 25c. l.. Four
nier
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
To Consumptives.

As an honest remedy Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages, but truthfully
claims to give comfort and relief In
the very worst cases, and in the early
stages to effect cure.-L. FOurnier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

Mrs. =. M. Hoyt, of Maple Forest,
was in town shopping, last Saturday,
She only complains, of having so
much hay that new buildings and
more stock will be required.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

"Foley's Kidney Cure has been test
ed, and found to be all you claim for
IL. l have been giving it to my
father, aud it is the only thing that
ever helped him." writes Geo. q.
Hickock, Curtis, Wis. l.. Fourniel.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

YOU ought to know that when you
are suffering from any kidney trouble
that safe. sure remedy is FOley'S
Kidney Cure. Guaranteed or money
refunded. l.. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10
Pllesl Pllesl Pilesl

Why be bothered with this annoy
ing complaint, when Banner Salve
will cure you. 25c. L. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

Regular meeting of Marvin Post,
No. 240, Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, next Saturday evening, the 18th,
at the usual hour.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-10

According to the News, OF Roscom-
mon the Crawling club was mot in
it," 10 the game played at that place
last Sunday week.