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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
FRANK OSTRANDERDEAD
West Superior Banker Dies After
Short lIlness-F ormerly Lived
in Milwaukee,

West Superior, Wis. May 4-[Spe-
cial. AFTER short illness of only four
days Frank Ostrander, president of the
Northwestern National bank of this city,
died ut his home yesterday
Mr.. Ostrander was born in Jefferson,
Wis, December 20, 1861. When IL
years old ne moved with his parents to
Milwaukee and received his educa ton III
the public schools. After graduation
from the high school he secured posi-
ton as messenger in the First National
bank, but at the end Of the year gave
up his place to take course in bust
ness college, later studying law in the of
tee of Judge NOyes. In 1892 he went to
Montana and engaged in cattle driving
for Il year, but returned to Wisconsin
and spent winter in Il Northern logging
camp.
Again making his home in Milwaukee
he entered the insurance business and
was made special agent for the Insur
ance Company Of North America, in
charge of the state of Wisconsin. He
later took a position with the Phoenix
insurance company and then became 10
entered the insurance and real estate
business with G. III. Sutherland He
was a director of the Northern Trust
company since its organization and Il
heaVy stakeholder IN the Northwestern
National bank, OF which he later became
president
Mr.. Ostrander was one Of the active
workers when the contest was on be-
tween La Crosse and West Superior for
the location Of the new normal school,
and it was largely due to his efforts tina {
the latter city was successful Gov. Up
ham Immediately appointed him a regent
of the new institution.
In lSsl) he WAS married. t0 Miss Elizo
Wilder White Of Fort Atkinson. He is
survived by wife and one child, Sidney
L. Ostrander.
Other Deaths iu the State.
Oshkosh Wis, May 4.-James Johnston
died of paralysis. He was IS years old
He leaves estate valued ut $3.50 OO0
Niroqua, Wis, May 4.-John S. Groves
aged 70.
WatertownAWis.. May AIRS. Sarah
Webb, mother Of George W. Webb, deu,
aged 81 years.
MarShfield. Wis. Nav 4-TSDaciaI /
James DesbroW, aged IS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
PRISONER ESCAPES.
Man Sent Up from Sheboygan
County Slips Away from
His Guards.I

Waupun, Wis, May Especial IA
prisoner named William Mclean, sent
up from Sheboygan i'll 1899 for horse
stealing, escaped this morning and no
trace of him can be found. He has been
taken with a gang to the prison farm
about three miles from the institution
every morning for the past week to work
ON some buildings being erected there
He was taken as usual this morning At
$50 O'Clock it was discovered that he
had made his escape. The alarm was
given and guards are now securing the
country to find him.
Mclean is 46 years old. He is ) feet
{ inches tall and weighs 17S pounds.
He has a forid complexion, chestnut
hair, and light chestnut eyes. He was
sent up from ShebOygan September 20,
1899, and has until this week been en-
ployed on the inside Of the prison.
The prison authorities have offered
reward OF $50 for McLean's capture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Veronica Clysz SYear- Old Cir!
Of ManitowcC will DieO
Her Injuries.

Manitowoc, Wis. May 81 Special. i
Veronica. the 6-year-old daughter of Mi
chael Glysz. a laborer. residing on Tween
tieth street, was fatally burned yesterday
afternoon. The child was playing in the
street with several companions, when in
attempting to light pile of rubbish which
lay in the street. the child's clothes were
accidentally set on fire and were not ex-
tinguished before It was too late The
other children not being old enough TO
realize the serious danger their playmate
was in. thoughtlesSly ran away. When
medical assistance arrived the entire low
er portion or the chiId's body was in a
charred condition, causing terrible agony
to the child. There is no hope for recoy-
cry. Just three years ago the child 5
mother lost her life in almost the same
way, being terribly burned and obliged
to suffer for five days before death re
EeYed her of her agony
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
TWO ADDITIONAL ROUTES.
Weather Forecasts will be Delivered
to Each Farmer.

Platteville, Wis, May 5.-[Snecial.I-
Two additional rural free delivery routes
to the one already in operation, will COM
mence at Platteyille Monday, May IA
Route No. will be twenty-three and
three-eighths miles in length; area COW
cred, thlrty-tWo square miles; population
served, 5S5; carrier, Elbridge c. Rewey.
Route No. will be twenty-seven and
three-eighths miles in length; area COW
cred, thirty-ive square miles; population
served, COB; carrier, William Place.
After the establishment of this service
the stage routes between Platteville and
Cornelia and between Rewey and Arthur
will be discontinued
Arrangements are being made with the
weather bureau at Milwaukee to furnish
the patrons of Platteyille rural free de-
livery with weather forecasts for thirty
six hours in advance. This will be of
particular value to farmers and will be
thoroughly appreciated. The forecasts
will be telegraphed to Postmaster Web
ster about 10 a. NJ, just before the car
riers start out, and will be stamped
upon cards for Distribution each morn
NO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
VILLAGES IN DANGER.
Forest Fires Continue to Burn and
Great Damage is Be-
ing Done.

Marinette, Wis, May 3.-[Special. /
The forest fires continue to burn and
there is still great danger for all the
small towns in Marinette and MeGomi-
nee counties. Supt. Stephenson of the
boom company returned today, after
making a trip up river He says that
both banks Of the Menominee river are
atre for 100 miles up and for twenty
miles inland on both sides.
The inhabitants of Fischer, Faith0rn
Junction, Hermansyille, Pembine and
other places are still fighting the flames.
Several thousand dollars worth of cedar
stock at White Rapids, Mich, belonging
to the r. W. Merryman company, was
destroyed by fire yesterday. Logs on
the river have been on fire.
On account of the absence of rain the
fires continue to spread, and it is hard
to foretell the. results The present for
Black River Falls, Wis, May 3.-[Spe-
cial. Forest fires destroyed the farm
buildings of Peter Potter residing eight
miles east of this city, late yesterday
afternoon. All his farm machinery was
burned. His loss is partly covered by in
Surance.
Medford, Wis, May 3-[SpeciaL /
Forest fires nine miles east Of Medford.
Taylor county. destroyed the house and
barn Of Paul Hornig, and farmer
named Brodie lost his barn, q wagon and
harness and farm machinery.
She'll Lake. Wis, May 3.-[Speciai.l
Forest fires are gaining considerable
Roadway in this section and unless rain
comes soon the settlers will suffer Sc
verely.
PlatteviIle, Wis, May 3-[Special +
The vicinity Of Platteville is getting the
first experience in many years of forest
fires. \ continuous fire has been raging
for several days along the Platte river.
consuming hundreds of cords of wood
and some of the finest standing timber
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
ITS WORK WAS LEGAL.
The Tax Commission Law Held
to be Constitutional.
PESHTIGO LOSES CASE.
EQua1iza tion on Valuation of 1897
in Mariuette County will
Have 70 Stand.

Iarinette Wis, May 5.-[SpeciaI. /
Judge Hastings rendered an important
decision today. He quashed the certior-
ari proceedings. started by the town Of
Peshtigo, to annul the equalization made
by TIE commission appointed by Judge
Hastings of Green Bay, thereby declaring
the work Of the commission legal and
binding. The equalization was on the
valuation of 1897 and saved the city near
ly $4,000 in taxes which the towns Of the
county will have to pay.
Judge Hastings in his decision decided
that the law is constitutions! and that
the appointment Of the commission was
legal.
Quarles, Spence & Quares appeared
for Peshtigo and City Attorney Scudder
represented Marinette
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
TO ARREST J. I. CASE.
Postmaster Of Racine Charged with
Violating Game Laws of
the State

Kenosha, Wis, May 3.-[SpeciaL IA
warrant was sworn out here this morn
ing for the arrest of Jackson |. Case,
postmaster of Racine, charging him with
violating the game laws Of the state. The
complaint is sworn out by William Birch.
a farmer residing i'll the town Of Somers,
who alleges that on April II the Racine
postmaster was hunting On his farm and
killed certain aquatic fowl protected by
the law of 1899, to-wit: twelve snipes.
The warrant was turned over to a con-
stable for service and MIR. Case Will he
arrested at once.
The case has attracted quite little
comment in this city and will undoubted-
ly cause a sensation in Racine. Mr.. Case
is one of the best-known politicians and
office-holders in southern Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

WauSau will Entertain 1000 Visit
orS on July 4-Secret So
ciety Gathering.

Wausau Wis, May 5.-[Special /
The fraternal and beneficiary orders of
this city held a preliminary meeting last
evening, looking towards the holding of
a monster JOINT picnic in this city on July
1. Thirteen societies. representing Il
membership of nearly 1000, had delegates
present. Zach lodge will invite its fell
low lodges from surrounding cities 10 be
present and thousands of visitors are
looked for that day. Besides large in
duStrial parade in the forenoon, games of
all kinds will be arranged for and it is
thought that purses of $1,000 or more will
be hung up
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
HATLEY IS SAVED.
Firemen from Wausau TEMPORARY
~ Subdue the Flames-Valu
able Property in Danger.

Wausau, Wis, May 5.-LSpecial-l-
The assistance from here to the village
of Hatley arrived just in time, as the
forest fires were advancing rapidly. An
engine and men were sent from here
and it was only after long and hard
fight fi that the flames were beaten back.
The mills and yards of the FenWood
Lumber company, located at Hatley, had
. narrow escape from destruction.
The fire which has threatened the vii
lage of Mosinee is also now under con-
troll. as is also the forest fire in the
swamDs and lands between MOSinee and
Marathon City Unless rain comes soon
these and other fires may be revived and
much damage will result.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
CASE is SETTLED.
Breach Of Promise Suit Against
Prominent La Crosse Lawyer
Has Been Fixed Up.

La Crosse, Wis, May Especial. /
The breach of promise case of Miss
Frances Koenig VS.. e. G. Higbee, the
trial Of which promised to be the one
MISREPRESENTATION and interesting event
of this term Of the circuit court, was
continued this morning Attorneys on
both sides admit the case has been set
tied, though they refuse to state on what
basis.
The plaintiff is a pretty young woman
of 20 years, the daughter of one of the
oldest German families in the city The
defendant is one of the leading members
of the La Crosse bar. He is a widower
and has q family of groWn-up children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
CHILD FATALLY BURNED

be hung up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
GIRL HONORED
Miss Helen F. Mea~s will Compete
for Statue OF Hiss Frances
E. Willard.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 5.-[Special.l l.
A dispatch from Chicago states that
Miss Helen +. Mears of this city has
been invited to compete for the statue
of Miss Frances E. Willard, to be placed
in Statuary hall at the capitol in Wash
ington.
Miss Mears began her drawing and
clay modelling in the Oshkosh Normal
school, where she was a student, and at
the time of the Worlds fair had gained
considerable local celebrity. When it
was decided to show at the Worlds
fair what the women of Wisconsin could
do in the way of art, Miss Mears, among
other aspirants, submitted model of
The Genius of Wisconsin" 1t was Sc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
ALL MAY HAVE persisted.
It is Feared that a. Whole Family
Died in Flames,
NO TRACE OF THEM.
David Ma1afou, His Wife and Child
Cannot be Found-Work of
Forest Fires.

Marinette, Wis, May 4.-[Spccial !
David Malafon, his wife and little child,
settlers near Crivitz, are missing, and it
is feared that they persisted in the re-
cent forest fires. They were living On Il
homestead and it is supposed that on the
approach of the flames they fed from
their home and were overtaken by the
fires. Neighbors who went to look for
them found their dwelling place deserted,
but could secure no trace Of the missing
three.
Malafon formerly resided in Marinette
and is well known here. He recently To-
Gated near Crivitz and was stranger
in that part of the country.
Settlers III that district will not be able
to make a more extended search for the
missing family until the forest fires sub
side
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
POSTMASTER Is FINED.
Jackson I. Case of Racine Pleads
Guilty to Charge Of Llle-
gal Shooting.

Kenosha Wis, May 4.-[Special. /
Jackson 1. Case, postmaster of Racine.
who was wanted in this city yesterday
on a charge of violating the state game
law, appeared before Justice Slater this
morning and entered Il plea of guilty to
$50 and costs, amounting to a little over
$50. Mr.. Case had nothing to say in
regard to the case more than that jack
snipe were pretty expensive eating III
this county.
Every effort was made to have the
case dismissed. Birch, who made the
complaint, went to the justice this morn
ing and wanted to withdraw the com
plant, but the district attorney refused
to allow this procedure and the case
came to trial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
WISCONSIN ORATOR WINS
William S. Wescott Awarded First
Place at Denver.
A BRILLIANT SPEAKER.
Carries OF Uonors at Interstate Ora
torical Contest-His Career
in School and College.

Denver Col, May 4.-Wiliiam T..
Wescott of Lawrence university, Wis
consin, was declared the winner in the
interstate oratorical contest at 1870
o'clock this morning. There were sever
al contestants and Mr.. Wescott's victory
was well won and is a notable achieve
mont. Both in the matter of his ora
ton and in his delivery he was exceptions
ally strong.
Mr.. Wescott's Grafton was on the sub
ject, Macbeth and Iago.'' He deliv-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
WOMAN TERRIBLY BURNED.
Her Clothing Ignites While She is
FigH ting Forest Fires

Sparta, Wis, May 5.-[Special Mrs
Michael Mason, wife Of a farmer living
in Coles valley, a few miles from this
city. was probably fatally burned while
fighting running forest fire near her
home. Her clothing caught on fire and
she was unable to get them off. Her
screams brought her husband to her aid
and he finally succeeded in ripping what
clothing remained off with his knife. She
was terribly burned all over her body,
the flesh in some places cooked to the
depth of an inch and peeled off. The doe
tor who attended her says there is no
hopes for her recovery. She is about
go wears of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
CRIPPLE SENT TO JAIL.
Joseph Prans of La Crosse Attacked
an Aged Man.

La Crosse. Wis, May 3.--[Special1-
Ausfelder, proprietor of a boarding
house and saloon and over 20 years Of
age, appeared before Judge Brindley and
pleaded guilty to a charge of assault
with intent to do great bodily harm. liz
WAS committed to Jail for six months at
Grafton the fact that Praus has already
spent some months in Jail awaiting trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
MAYOR HARVEY STRICKEN.
Taken Suddenly Ill at His Home in
Beaver Dam.

Beaver Dam, Wis, May 5.-[Special.l
Mayor C. w Harvey of Beaver Dam
was taken seriously i'll yesterday morn
ing. He arose feeling unusually well,
but while out overseeing some work he
complained of feeling badly and went
into the house The family physician
was called and remained with him the
greater part of the sday.
Mr.. Harvey has been overworked for
some weeks and the care and responsible
ity have been more than he was able to
endure. AS soon as he is physically able
he will take an extended trip, hoping to
he benefited thereby
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

make the statue to be placed in the Wis
consin building at the fair. This work
made it possible for Miss Mears to go
abroad for year and study. She went
to Paris, where her work also attracted
much attention. and on her return, St
Gaudens. the famous sculptor Of New
York, invited her to work in his studio as
an assistant. Later she made a bust Of
the late President Albee Of the Oshkosh
Normal school
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
FIRE AT FOND DU LAC.
Ganufa curing Plant is Destroyed
Entailng Loss of About
$4,000.

Fond du Lac, Wis, May 4.-[Special.l
Fire broke out this afternoon in the
place Of the Fond du Lac Implement
company. Flames were discovered in the
backing room and spread rapidly. The
loss to the plant is estimated at from
$4,000 to $1,000 and to the stock $4,000.
The loss is covered by insurance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
AMERICAN SCHOOLS BEST.
Compliment Paid the Colleges of Law
by English Jurist.

Madison, Wis. May 4.-[Special. !
versity Law school this morning received
letter from Prof. Pollock, son of the
late lord chief justice of the English iu-
dicial bench, who is now sojourning in
Rome. saying that he regrets not being
able to accept the invitation to be in
NJ addison during commencement week to
address the graduating students and the
gathering of lawyers. The distinguished
jumst pays high compliment to the
American law schools and remarks that
he considers them superior even to those
of England
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
BONFIRE DOES BIG DAMAGE.
Sets Fire to Three Houses and Two
Barns at Eau Claire.

Eau Claire, Wis, May 5.-Members of
William Hathaways family raked up
bish The wind picked it up and scat
tered it over the neighborhood. Hath
away's house and barn, Mrs. Lund's
house, Mr. Listad's house and barn and
most Of the contents of the dwellings,
were burned. Mrs. Brown, who was
asleep in Mrs. Lund's house, narrowly
escaped with scorched clothing. The
loss will reach about $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
VIII Increase His Pension.

La Crosse, Wis, May 5.-[Special l.
Stamp Clerk +. A. Sloane of the postof-
flee has received notice from Congress
man Esch that his special pension bill
has passed the House and will iii all like
lihood pass the Senate without opposi-
ton The bill increases Mr.. Sloanes
pension from $12 to $24 per month. Mr.
Sloane served during the Civil war and
lost leg in the service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Fire Started by Insane Man.

Marinette, Wis, May 4.--Chauncey
Raymond, who was watching camp on
Sturgeon river, became suddenly insane
He set fire to the camp and the entire
1utft was destroyed, causing a loss of
several thousand dollars. He then fled
through the woods with an AK and at
tackled driving crew camped near Vul-
can, Mich. He was finally subdued and
tied down
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Baby Born on a Train.

Marshfeld Wis, May "a baby girl
was born to Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hartl
of Bavaria, Germany on a North West
ern train which arrives here at 3 a. IN.
The interesting event occurred twenty
miles out of Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
BIG LOG DRIVES.
Started Down River for Eau Claire
and Chippewa Falls.

The Mississippi River Logging company
has 5000, OOO-feet drive started from
the head waters of the Manitowish, des-
tined for Eau Claire and Chippewa Fails
John Boileau of this place is driving
100000 feet of logs out Of the Toma-
hawk river into the Squirrel river, owned
by himself and Gilkey, Arson & Co.,
Merrill
O. S. Lemma is doing summer logging
on an extensive scale two miles north Of
WOOdruff
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
WILL ACCEPT FELLoWSHIPS.
Medford Young Ladies Will Attend
Bryn Mawr.

Medfard, Wis, May ESPECIAL i
Two young ladies of Medford, Taylor
county, Miss NJ. Urdahl. assistant prin-
Shapiro, daughter of Jacob Shapiro, have
been elected to fellowships in Bryn Mawr
college, Pa Miss Urdahl will take up
the study OF Teutonic philology. Miss
Shapiro will turn her attention to the
philology of French, Italian and Spanish
tongues The fellowships carry an annu-
ity of 1923 a year during the course.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
DIED IN NEW YORK.
Death of Alfred McCoI1och a Well
knewn GAINESVILLE Boy.

GAINESVILLE, Wis. May 3.-[Special. !
Alfred McColloch. a well-kn0wn James
vile boy and graduate from the State
university died suddenly of heart dis
ease in New York. His body will be
brought here.
Pardeeville. Wis, May 3-Rfchard Hart
lev formerly of RIO. Wis, dead.
Clinton. Wis. May 3.--Mrs. S. A. Patch
ems, 50 years old.
Kenosha. Wis, May s--Mrs. Patty Stew
art. aged 80.
Plainferd. Wis. May 3,-James Barrett
died of pneumonia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
MERRILL BOY KILLED.
His Name is in the List of Casual
ties from the Philip
DineS.

Merrill, Wis, May 4.-[Special. /
Among Gen. Otis latest casualty list was
the name Of William H. Stone of this
city a regular in Co. II, Forty-ffth Unit
ed States infantry. He left this city last
July and joined the company at Fort
Smelling, MINI. When last heard from
he was at the front in Luzon. His pa
rents here are griefstricken. They vain
ly hope that it is not their boy who has
bean killnd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Merritt MiIkmen Arrested,

Merrill Wis, May 4-State Food and
Dairy Commissioner Adams has spent
some time in this city without letting
his presence become known and today
a complaint has been entered against
several local milkmen for selling impure
milk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Two Horses Killed by Train.

Shell lake, Wis, May 4.-[Special. i
Erick Saline's team became frightened
by a train last night and ran away. Just
as they were crossing the tracks at the
Bashaw road they were run down by
train. Both horses were killed Saline
was slightly injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
National Bank for Warner.

Warner, Wis, May 4.-[Special i
This place is soon to have a national
bank, if the application, which has been
forwarded to the comptroller at Wash
ington, IS granted. Wealthy Milwaukee
and Menasha men will be largely inter-
eSted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
NOT CAPTURED.
The Escaped Prisoner from the
State Prison is Still at
Large.

Waupun, Wis, May 5.-[Speciall-
No trace of William Mclean, the CON
Wet who escaped yesterday from the
state prison, can be found. Guards
searched all last night and yesterday for
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

1t is estimated that during the past
fourteen months upward of 10000 wolves
have been killed in Wyoming, in addition
to mountain lions, wild cats, lynx, bear
and coyotes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
MINNEAPOLIS .ompany Licensed.

Madison. Wis, May 4.-[Special /
The National Mutual Life Association Of
Minneapolis was licensed by Insurance
Commissioner Giljohann today to do bust
ness in Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Must Stand Trial.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 4.-[Special.l /
Richard Yoerger, charged with attempt
ing to murder Abraham Bodoh, was
held for trial today. Bail was fixed at
S1500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Farmhouse Burned Down.

Brandon, Wis, May 4-GSpecial. i
The farmhouse of Leander Sheldon,
three miles west Of here, burned last
night. The loss is $1,000 with 5000 :nsur-
anCe.