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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
Passion PLAY at Obera mmergau.

Extensive preparations are being made
for this years representations Of the
Oberammergau Passion Play, which
takes place every ten years. The old
wooden playhouse has been demolished.
and one supported on iron girders has
been erected in its place. The new build
ing is rooted over, not open to the sky
like it's predecessor, but it will be open
towards the mountains and the stage,
so that the illusion will not be destroyed
The stage will be the same as in 1890,
and the new playhouse will accommodate
1000 persons. Many of the performers
in the representation of 1890 will fill the
leading roles. The representations will
take place, weather permitting, on the
following days: May 20 lgrand re-
hearsaD, "a and 81; June 4, 10, Is, "a
and %; July /. s, Is, 49, % and %; Au-
gust s. s. u. Is, 10, % and 26; Septem
Der 2, s, 8, 10, % and 30, and on each Oc
casion will last from s a. m. until $50
p. H., with one hour and a half's inter
val.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
TRICKED INTO LAND DEAL.
Racine Farmer Pays Good Price for
Land He Doesn't Want.

Racine, Wis, April 13.-Two strangers
recently appeared at the farm Of J. NJ.
Roberts and stated that they desired
farm in this county. His place, 15J
acres, suited and they offered him 500
an acre for it. They asked if they could
purchase the farm adjoining, which con-
sisted of eighty acres, at $50 an acre.
To bind the bargain they gave him $50
and he came into the city and paid $500
for the other place. The strangers were
to call on him within three days, but
have not appeared. He now finds that
he has bought a farm that he doesn't
want and has paid more for it than he
thinks it worth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
ARRESTED IN CHICAGO.
ormer Resident Of SpringWater
Brought Back to Explain
Horse Deal

Wautoma. Wis, April IA Special. /
John Novak. former resident of the
town Of Springwatcr, was arrested in
Chicago yesterday by Sheriff Hawkins of
Naushara county. Novak, about Il
month ago, sold his team to E. A. Bean
Of this village, giving a bill of sale. 1t
was afterwards discovered that the
horses were covered with chattel mort
gage of 500 held by Turran x Weisner
of Stevens Point. Novak moved to Chi
cago few days previous to his arrest.
The sheriff arrived here Saturday after
noon with his prisoner and he is now i'll
i.Iil
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
CATTLE DYING FAST.
An Epidemic Of Black Leg Breaks
Out in Grown
County.

Green Bay, Wis. April 4-[SpeciaI.1
An epidemic of blackleg has broken cut
among the cattle owned by farmers in
Brown county. The veterinary surgeons
of this city are busy inocuIating the ami
mails IN herds to prevent the further
spread of the disease 1t Is not con
hned to any one locality. but seems to be
general throughout the country about
Green Bay. Many farmers have last
heavily III the past few weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
WILL MAKE IMPROVEMENTS.
Residences for officials at Reform
atory will be Built.

Green Bay, Wis, April 13-[Special
Three members of the state board of
control, Messrs. Bishop, Nelson and
Pethrick, were in the city yesterday and
made recommendations for the erection
of four new residences at the state re-
formatory. These will be used by the
officers of the institution. The material
will be furnished by the state, but the
work will be done by contract and will
be started soon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
Clubwomen Edit Paper.

Appleton, Wis, April 1.-THE Wom.
ans edition of the Appleton Post was
issued today This edition is published
under the auspices of the clubwomen of
the city, in the interest of the new public
library, the proceeds to be expended in
additional furnishings and decorations.
Ten thousand copies were printed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
Grey ID. Norton.
LEAVES ESTATE TO MINISTER.
Unfortunately Will was Not Signed
and May be Contested.

Sparta, Wis, April 14-[Special !
Thomas Walsh, an old resident of this
city, died yesterday and after his death
a will was found leaving all his property
to Rev. David Ferguson, pastor of the
Episcopal church in this city. The old
gentleman's wife died several months ago
and Rev Ferguson and family had been
very kind to him The will, unfortunate,
ly, had been left unsigned and the de-
ceased was stricken down without warn
ing. His only relatives live in England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
What DO the Chlldren Drink ?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAINO 1t is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more GrainO you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about Il as much. All grocers sell it. 15c
and 05c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
ATTORNEY ALLEGES LIBEL.
Sues Wisconsin State Register of Por-
tage for $4,000 Damages.

Portage, Wis, April 14.-[Special 7
Attorney G. c. Murphy yesterday be.
gan libel suit against Maurice Good
man, publisher Of the Wisconsin State
Register for $4,000 damages. H. 81.
Niemeyer, city editor of the Daily Reg
lister, is made a party to the action, it
being claimed that he wrote the article
to which Attorney Murphy took excep-
tiODS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
S ELECTS DIR. BENJAMIN.
He will be superintendent of the
Northern Chautauqua Assem-
by at Marinette.

Marinette, Wis, April A. Special. I
DIR. A. j. Benjamin has been selected
to act as the superintendent of the
Northern Chautauqua assembly of this
city, which will hold sessions this year
from August = to IA. He is editor of
the Wisconsin Christian Advocate and
presiding elder of the Fond du Lac dis
trict OF the Methodist Episcopal church
He has been aD enthusiastic supporter
of the local assembly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
MAY SUE THE SHERIFF.
Man Holds Officer Responsible for
Theft of Property.

Green Bay, Wis, April III Special. I
Joseph Jolka, who, with his wife. Hem
r.etta Jolka, is serving ten-days' SEN
tence in the county Jail for alleged Grim
inal trespass, threatens to start a suit for
damages against Sheriff Prust after his
term expires. A few nights ago Jolka' s
house and barn were entered and a mum
Der of articles carried away. Jolka has
an idea he can recover the value of the
property from the sheriff. for in his ig-
norance he holds the sheriff solely re-
sponSible for his incarceration
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
ARE ROASTED ALIVE,
4 Wenty-Six Animals Cremateu in
Fire or Farm Near
Pick

Pfcketts, Wis, April II--.ESpeciali-
a barn belonging to August Slender. lc-
Gated one mile west Of here, was de
stroyed by fire this morning together
with twenty-five head OF cattle and four
horses. Stored in the barn was lumber
for new residence. which Mr. Slender
contemplated building in the near future.
This was also destroyed. The cause of
the fire IS unknown. Very little insur-
ance was carried
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17

Fond du Lac, Wis, April 14.-Bishop
Charles G.. Grafton of the diocese Of
Fond du Lac will leave ON Tuesday for
New York city where he will attend a
meeting of the house of the Episconal
bishops. April % will mark the eleventh
anniversary of Bishop Grafton's connec-
ton with this diocese. The twenty fifth
anniversary Of the organization of the
diocese will be celebrated June and 6,
and at the same time st. Paul's cathe-
dral will be cOnsecrated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
TRESPASS CASE SETTLED.
Defendants Pay the State the Full
Amount of Claim.

Madison Wis, April 14-[Special. +
The case of the state VS.. Mccall of Ham
iton and L. S. Garland for trespass on
state lands in cutting timber on state
park lands was settled today by the de-
PENDANTS paying the state the full amount
Of its claim, SLIPS. Garland cut the logs
which were purchased by Mccall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
A UNIQUE SUICIDE.
Robert Klein Of Seymour Shoots
Himself Without Using
Fire Arms.

Seymour, Wis, April 14.-[Special.1 /
Robert Klein aged % years, living four
miles north of here, committed suicide
late yesterday afternoon. He got ring
from hoe and put twelve gauge shell
III it. He took the cap out and touched
it off with match. The contents enter
ed his body at the lower rib He was
found dead about fifty feet from the
spot There he shot himself
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
Mistaken identify.

Ode lack of eddication is an orful
ting" remarked Wraggy Wriggles, mu-
singly.
Wen did yer find dat out?' asked
Hungry Hawkes..
DE udder day, I swiped a box from
de freight station and logged it mile
inter de woods. 1t was marked soap
an | fought dat spelled soup "-Phila-
delphia Press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
Did Company Earn Bonds

Bayfield,, Wis, April 14-[Special. /
A civil engineer employed by Bayfield,
county was here this week and exam
ined the last six miles of the Bayfield,
Western railway, which were built last
fall. to see if the company had CARED
the bonds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
Boy Remains Unconscious.

kaukauna, Wis, April 14.--[Special ]
Nicholas Bierstaker, Il hoy of IS years
of age who fell thirty feet and struck
on his head fracturing his skull, while
at work in one Of the paper mills, still
remains in an unconscious state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
Tales of Our Men in the Philippines

IalcS Oh our men III the InlllDp1neS.
Lieut.-Col. II. H. Sergeant, L. S. A,
before the late conflict with Spain won
literary laurels by two scholarly vol
umes on the campaigns of Napoleon Bona
parte, relates tAe Saturday Evening
Post. During that war he had but lit
tie opportunity to take part in battle,
his duties being to organize and drill the
volunteers at the mobilization camps and
after August, to look after engineering
and sanitary matters at Santiago de
Cu5a. Early last year he was sent to
the Philippines, where he has had his
full share of the hardest campaigning
He was under the immediate command
of LaWton at the battle of San Mateo
and was being praised by Gen. Lawton
for lis gallantry when that officer fell,
pierced by a hostile bullet.
Coz. Sergeant tells many enjoyable
war stories. Once when instructing
some men, he asked: when you are
on the skirmish line and suddenly en-
counter the enemy, what would you do?'
Fall fat And what next?"
"Stay there
On another occasion he was question
ing a man respecting his absence for six
hours.
Il was chasing Filipino an hour, sir"
How about the other five hours? 2"
The Filipino and his friends were
chasing me, SIR
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
MOfhin0
i'm the
Wzfde
World

has such a record for alb
sokszfeIy curing female ills
assa kidney troubles as
has Lydia z. PissSkkasss,s
Vegetable COMPOUND.
Medicines that are ad-
verfSsed to cure every
thing caRnsf be specifics
fer anything.
Lydia Z. P5nkhar,ss
Vegetable Compound will
not cure every kind of Ill.,
ness that may affIicf men,
women and children. but
proof is monumental that
III will and does cure all
the ills peculiar to women
This is a fact i,saxspuf-
able and can he verified
10y more fkaaks a million
women
IF you are sick Cont ex-
pertinent take the sssedy~
cine that has the record
of the largest number of
cures.
Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
gerouS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
AGED MAN BADLY HURT.
Father.of Ex-Asse m bl yma IN Stanley of
Chippewa Falls Injured.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, April IA Spe-
cial. IF. G. Stanley of this city, father
of ex-Assemblyman G. A. Stanley, was
seriously injured yesterday at his saw
being struck by board. He was
thrown ten feet and had two ribs brok-
en-. He was also badly bruised about
the head and body. He will recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
ANOTHER FIRM ViCTIMIZED.
Forgers Working an Extensive
Scale at Madison,

Merrill. Wis, April 14-[Spec;al. /
The firm of Langley 4 Anderson. extern
sive logging operators i'll this section.
have discovered that they also have been
the victims of the sharper who operated
with forged time checks. The writing
on the checks which have been returned
is similar to that on those of John O'Day
& Co. who also suffered losses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17

California has a prune known as the
"Gold," which is said to be twice as
prolific and double the size Of the ordi-
nary French prune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17

1t is estimated that gamblers in New
York have been paying over $2,OO0,OOO Il
year for ''protection."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17

The fastest-fowing river in the world
is the Sutlej, in India. It's descent is
$4,000 feet in $50 miles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
DROPS DEAD ON STREET.
Mrs. Sophia Schiebc of Appleton Dies
Suddenly en- Street.

Evanston, Ill, April 14-fSpeciai all
Mrs. Sophia Schiebe of Appleton, Wis.
died suddenly on the street here yestcr,
DAY noon. Mrs. Schiebe was visiting her
daughter, Mrs. John Westreicher, She
was 81 years old. Her death is attribut
ed to heart failure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
a HINT FOR SPRING.
When Housekeepers Are Frightening
the Interiors of Their Homes.

When Housekeepers Are Brightening
the Interiors of Their Homes.
Now that the backbone of this re-
markable winter is broken, housekeep-
ers are remarking the dingy look of the
home interior. The question Of new
wall coverings is up. Paper is dear
and short lived; kalsomines are dirty
and scaly; paint is costly. The use Of
such a cement as Alabastine, for in
stance, will solve the problem. This
admirable wall coating is clean, pure
and wholesome. 1t can be put on with
no trouble by anyone; there is choice
of many beautiful tints; and it is long
lasting
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-17
Mrs. NJ artha Robinson.

Kenosha, Wis. April If ISpeciall-
Mrs Martha Robinson. widow of the
late John Robinson, died this morning at
her home in Pleasant Prairie. aged 81
years. She was born in New York and
came with her husband to this county in
1876 She leaves three children, we'll
known business men in Chicago and Ike
nosha.
TercyD. Norton.
Menasha Wis, April 14.-[Special /
Percy ID. Norton, treasurer of the St
Paul and Tacoma Lumber company, died
suddenly at Tacoma, Wash, aged A
years. He formerly lived at Menasha.
Other Deaths in the State.
Beloit, Wis, April 14.-Mrs. Forester
Ravens, aged 50.
Mansion, Wis, April 14.-William Nichols,
ST. died of heart disease.
Beaver Dam, Wis, April IA. L. Cla
son, aged IA years.
Racine, Wis. April 14.-Mrs. Gustav
Mueller, aged 81.
Wautoma Wis, April 13.-Miss Katie
Martin, assistant pOstmistress at POy
Sippi, died aged 30 years.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-27

Fred Frost returned to McIntire last
Friday noon.
w. X. Barker is spending a short
time at Colfax.
Don't miss the 51st Regt. Band con-
cert on April 9th.
John f. Hess was over from Elma
one day last week.
Something entirely new at Opera
House, April 18th.
Miss Amy Watros is cashier in the
store of John johnson.
w. B. Lent has the excavation for
his new dwelling completed.
April End to 9th are DR.. Fisk, The
Opticians next visit to Cresco.
Don't forget that Miss Byrnes milli-
merry opening is on March 29th.
No. Seed Wheat for sale at SOC per
bushel. Enquire of L. j. DeWalle.
Regular home made French Cream
candy at the Easter entertainments.
]. +. Macket came home Friday last
for a few days visit with his family.
Miss Mabel McClasky is up from
Decorah visiting relatives and friends.
f. j. Prann is ready to make any
repairs in your bicycle at any time.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Miller have both
been on the sick list the past few days.
Misses Grace Privat and Minnie
Hunt were over from Granger Satur-
day.
Cresco Department Store millinery
opening, Wednesday evening of this
week.
Peanuts, pop corn, cigars and all
Stand.
Miss Mae O'Brien of McGregor, is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Stella
1O'Brien.
Miss Ruby Hendricks of Riceville
was a CreScO visitor the latter part OF
the week.
Jerusha Dow will be at the Opera
House April 17th, with something
interesting.
A fine lot of dainty summer Comfor
/ ters for sale at the Easter entertain
ment, April II.
Miss Florine Haydn goes to Chicag'
soon, where she has accepted a posi-
tion as Sstenographer.
Mike Moran came up from Decoral
Monday, to look after the STANDARD
telephone affairs here.
The Daughters of the King will NEE
with Mrs. w. r. Mead Wednesday
March 2Sth, at 1870 p, m.
Chas. Lent came down iron
Minnesota last Thursday evening OF
account of his sons illness.
Yes, Fred Prann will stay righ
where he is, notwithstanding th'
property has changed hands.
Rev. Neidermier will move back t,
Cresco from Davis Corners, havin,
rented the j. j. House residence.
1000 bushels of OF pure led oats fo
seed at 25 cents at p. I. DeLange' s
5 miles Northwest of Cresco. 57t2.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-03-27
$1.oo PER YEAR
Grand Millinery 0penins, March 29th

Il
% metropolitan % and a at H
dP Price, M
II
First Door 6ssa,9a mssa fA AnaR@ Store Miss Julia Byrnas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

When the democratic state committee
wants money to pay campaign expenses
1t turns to the people, and while its
treasury has never been overloaded it
has always been able to promptly pay
its debts in full. Not so, however, with
Mark Hanna. When he desires vast
fund, which he assures his followers is
essential to republican success where
does he go? He goes to Wall street,
with its syndicated banks, controlled
by or in alliance with "the Standard
Oils own" to Boston, with its syndicat-
ed copper and other trusts; to Philadel-
phia, with its syndicated fat.yielding
protected industries and coal combines;
to Chicago, with its syndicated contract
ors for food supplies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

Two strangers about 4:10 p. III. en-
tered the 5ewelry store Of l.. Seewald
and asked to see some silver match
boxes. While one attracted Seewald's
attention the other opened the door
to the large case in the front window,
seized tray containing twenty-eight
diamond rings valued at about $500
and passed out the front door. A
small girl saw the man take the tray
and watched him until he disappeared.
She then informed Seewald of the
theft. The other thief was still in the
store. Seewald grabbed him, but the
man struck Seewald and fled. Seewald
is 90 years old and was exhausted in
trying to hold the man.
The two robbers met four squares
from the scene of the robbery, where
a team was waiting, and they started
west. The police are hot on the track.
Mayor NIagerson offers $1O0 and See
wald $500 reward for their arrest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
SHERIFF'S PROCLAMATION

To the electors Of Delaware County, Iowa:
+ In pursuance of the law and the proclama-
tion of the Governor of the State of Iowa as
found above, 1, Il w. Fishel, Sheriff of Della
ware county, Iowa, do Issue this further no.
tie 70 the voters Ct Delaware county that in
voted for at, the general election to be held
on the Tuesday next after the first Monday
yembe 1lt,,1 the sixth; the following named Of
Clerk In tho place of Il. II. Paul;
An Auditor In the place of H. E. Stetson;
Recorder in place of Abner Dunham;
A County Attorney in place of +. Il. Blair;
A member of the Board of Supervisors In
place of Fred Durey; =
All of whose terms of office eXpire on the
list Monday In January, 1901, 1t Is opened
first Monday in November A. D., 1900, be
ordered in the several precinctsof said county
ut the hour of eight O'clock In the forenoon
and close at seven O'clock in tho afternoon.
under such rules and restrictions as are pro.
vided by thestatutes of the state whereof the
and be governed accordingly.
In witness whereof have set my hand this
10Th day of October, 1900.
r. W. FISHEL,.
Sheriff Of Delaware County, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

Washington, Oct. 13.-The state de-
partment already has received several
claims by American missionaries and
business men for indemnity on ac-
count of loss of property in China rs n
result Of the Boxer uprising. The de-
partment in each case has notified the
claimants that. as yet, it has not taken
up for consideration the method of
collecting such indemnities, and has
supplied them with the regulation cir
cular containing information as to the
means of filing claims.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

Chicago, Oct. 15.-College foot ball
ball games Saturday recorded scores
as follows: At West Point-Trinity O,
Cadets %; at Philadelphia-Brown o,
Pennsylvania 70; at Cambridge-Co-
lumbia o, Harvard "a; at Washington
Carlisle 16, Virginia 9; at Anipolis-
Princeton 5, Cadets 0;at Ithaca-Wash-
ington and Jefferson 5, Cornell 16; at
Newton-Yale IL, Dartmouth o; at
Terre Haute-Wabash O, Rose Poly
6, Minneapolis 6; at Lafayette-De
pauw 8. Purdue %.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
PICTURE LEADS TO WEDDING
Miniature in Cigarette Package tt
beginning of u Romance.


beginning of Romance.
Richmond, Va. Oct. 15.-Wesson
Edwards Reagan has arrived here
from Arkansas to claim as his bride a
young woman whom he had never
seen. Mr.. Reagan is cousin of
Judge II. Reagan of Texas, the last
surviving member OF the Confederate
cabinet. Wesson Reagan owns
large estate near Ash Flat, Ark While
opening package Of cigarettes made
III Richmond several months ago he
found miniature portrait of a young
woman with the address Miss Ella
s. Crawford, 015 Semmes street, Man
chester, Va" This picture had beer
placed in the box by Miss Crawford,
who is employed in the Allen & Ginter
cigarette factory here.
The young man at once wrote let
ter to the address. Soon letter came
in reply and this led to correspond
ence between the two which was kept
up for several months. Finally young
Reagan asked the Virginia cigarette
girl to marry him and she consented
to do SO.