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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
Sumner.

A number in this vicinity are down
with hard colds. ~
Geo Burleson transacted business at
Jefferson last Tuesday.
Mrs Will Whittet and daughter Maud
of Edgerton called on relatives at this
place Saturday. 4.
The Sumner Creamery Co paid an av
erage dividend of S1.O6 per hundred for
November milk.
The Odd Fellows held an oyster sup
per in the hall last Saturday night; a
very enjoyable time was spent by all.
Rev w Hagerty of Kalamazoo Mich,
the Wisconsin State Evangelist is here
assisting Rev e Evens in revival work.
Clark Pierce had the misfortune to
have one of his horses legs broken while
driving home from Edgerton last Mon
day. The horse got frightened by a
small hog rack that stood beside the
road.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
Tour of All Mexico

in Pullman's finest compartment draw
ing room, library, observation and din
ing cars-all vestibuled with the cele-
brated open top car "Chililitli' for
observation in the mountains and canons
and dining car in the tropics.
A delightful trip of 3S days with three
circle tours in the tropics of the south of
Mexico and visit to the ruined cities
All exclusive features of these itineraries
of leisurely travel and long stops. The
special train starts Tuesday, January %,
from Chicago. Tickets include all ex-
penses everywhere. These select limited
parties will be under the special escort
and management of The American Tour
list Association, Reau Campbell, General
manager, 1923 Marquette building, Chi
cago. Itineraries, maps and tickets can
be had on application to agents of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11

Mrs Harriet Dutton of Leanodsville,
N Y, will spend the winter in this vi
cinity.
Mrs Friday of Mcmillan, this state,
has been visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs B Keith.
Ezra Goodrich is not recovering as
fast as could be wished for. The broken
bonein his joint is not knitting together
very we'll.
Mrs Harry Hinton died, after a very
painful illness, Thursday night. The
funeral was held from the Advent church
Saturday afternoon. Mrs Hinton leaves
a husband and three children to mourn
her loss.
Hon S G. Carr started on trip to Cal
ifornia Thursday night. He expects to
be absent all winter.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
Northwest Albion.

Henry Wileman was in Chicago one
day last week.
James Calder transacted business at
Edgerton last week.
John e. Simenson was caller at
John Roam's this week
Miss Mathison is stopping with An
thony Anderson for a few days.
Paul Jensen delivered his six acre crop
of tobacco and received S700 for it.
Della, Ethel and Carl Anderson spent
New Years day with their uncle, Otto
Anderson.
Ole o. Lien and family, and Lars O.
Lien and family spent New Year day
with Gust Larson of Christiana.
Samuel Hall has bought Steve Saun-
ders' farm in the town of Albion, known
as the Henry Humphrey farm.
Elias Simonson, Norman Smithback,
Albert Anderson and Julius Anderson
attended the Nels Anderson dance and
all report good time.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
Farms For Sale.

Farms for sale. 257 acres, prairie
SOIL, two sets of buildings, tobacco shed,
good state of cultivation, S65 per acre.
100 acres, Is acres of timber, balance
pillow land; house, barn, tobacco shed.
$4,000, very cheap at this price.
100 acres, 25-acre tobacco sheds, house,
horse barn, wind mill, suitable for stock
raising and tobacco growing; price $1,000.
Is acres near city limits; price 5000 per
acre. F. l.. CLEMoNs
Al Hayes block. GAINESVILLE, Wis.
2w4
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
StOughtOn.

An additional dividend of 10 per cent.
was authorized by the circuit court on
Monday to the creditors of the defunct
Dane County bank at Stoughton. A
dividend of 30 per cent. was declared
some months ago, so that the creditors
thus far received 40 per cent of their
claims.
Andrew johnson, of Mcfarland, took
cooling bath in the river Saturday
while crossing on the treacherous ice
near the Department store. Waldo
Hubbard was the first to appear on the
scene and with long ladder pushed out
to the drowning man, succeeded in
drawing him to shore.
Edward Kirby of this city and Miss
Edith T. Whaley of Dunkirk were
united in marriage by Rev G. w. Pratt
at the M. E. Parsonage, Monday even
ing, Dec. 3lst. The groom is a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Kirby, and the
bride daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sol
Whaley, of Dunkirk The young couple
will make Stoughton their home.
The clock for the city hall tower, over
which there has been so much discussion
has been purchased by the city council
as stated in the Courier some time since,
and not by Mayor Roe, every alderman
except one, Norman, voting in the affir
native. This is as it should be. We
see no reason why Mayor Roe should
donate six years of his time as alderman
and five years as mayor and then be
forced to donate 81 900 clock to rich
corporation like Stoughton. Mr.. Roe
has been a faithful servant and has
saved the city hundreds of dollars in
purchasing material and fixtures for the
new building. The clock was purchased
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
Two Farms for Sale.

A snap for tobacco Or stock raising.
T hereby offer for sale my two farms in
Grant Co., Wis. One farm contains 44O
acres, is splendidly watered with good
wells and springs; has fine house,
barns and outbuildings and every con
venience found on a frst-class farm.
One mile east of Boscobel. The other
farm contains 154 acres under good
state of cultivation, has a we'll and
spring, good house and outbuildings.
Terms, one half cash, balance on time.
A tobacco warehouse is in course of
erection and will be completed by Jan.
18th, 1901. w. r. SCoTT,
Boscobel, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
Albion Prairie.


Mrs S Tall is little better.
Mrs Chas Green is on the sick list.
Mr. Henry Wileman spent few days
last week in Chicago.
George Calder fell on the ice while
skating and sprained his wrist.
M Staff attended the wedding of his
sister in Edgerton Wednesday.
Mrs FL Vivian spent few days with
her parents Mr. and Mrs j Caldar.
Mrs G w Stark returned to Hillsboro,
Wis. after spending the holidays with
her parents.
Messrs Horatio Marsden and George
Dickinson are sight seeing in the north
ern part of the state. r.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Marsden returned
to their home in Sussex last Monday af-
ter spending the holidays with relatives
on the Prairie.
Ell Ebbott of Edgerton accompanied
by Thos Green went to Ft Atkinson last
week to bring home new buggy for Mr.
Green, but when they arrived at Mr.
Green's and went to unite the buggy, it
was missing. They went back about
two miles and found the buggy in the
middle of the road. We do not know
how to account for it, as neither of the
gentlemen are subject to drink. Mr.
Green says ask Mr. Ebbott.
The entertainment entitled "The Old
Maids Convention" which was given by
the women of the Primitive Methodist
church Jan. 3rd, may be reported as
value received, with interest for it was
full OF wit and wisdom and the thirty
which it took to carry out the under
taking filled each office to perfection,
and are deserving of great credit. An
excellent supper was served after the en-
tertainment, free of charge, which seem
ed to be feast upon feast. The amount
received was about $50. Now you must
look forward to what the men will bring
forth to complete the contest, as there is
always two sides to a question, and the
question is, who can do the best the
women or the men.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
Evansville.

Hon L T Pullen this week gave $500
to the general endowment fund of Law
renee University at Appleton.
Mr. r M Antes, who has been confined
to the house on account of sickness for
the past three weeks, is able to be up
and around, but as yet has not attempt
ed to venture out of doors.
Col G w Hall of this city, took moth
er and four baby lions to Milwaukee last
Saturday, where they will be placed in
the museum in that city. There were
several ladies at the depot and the Col
gave them an opportunity of taking the
little beauties in their arms and fond
ling them for a time.
Christ Moe died at his home near this
city on Saturday. Mr. Moe recently had
his leg broken by kick from a horse,
but was supposed to be getting along
nicely when he suddenly expired while
conversing with neighbors who had
called to see him. Funeral was held at
Cooksville on Monday. He leaves a
young wife and babe of a few months
old.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
CORRESPONDENCE.
Albion.

Bert Webster is confined to the house
with bad cold.
Mrs Glen Williams is teaching the
school in district No. 6.
CT Babcock goes to Whitewater on
Monday with chickens 20 be entered at
the poultry show.
Ludwig Lee attended fhe wedding OF
his brother Gust to Miss fora Olson on
Wednesday in Edgerton
Unless the weather changes the Albion
Farmers Creamery will commence filling
their ice house Wednesday.
J G. Moore and G D Thayer went to
Madison Thursday to attend the county
convention of the NJ W A.
On Sunday evening large company
of friends met with Mr. and Mrs } IL
Painter at their new home in Albion.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
RockdaIe.
CO Tellefson is on the sick list.

| CO Tellefson is on the sick list.
G Christianson left for Edgerton last
Sunday. ~
Mr. Hauge and family were callers at
| Ft Atkinson on Monday.
| Mel Olson and family are spending
| the week with relatives in Utica.
Letta Olson returned home from
Stoughton last Friday.
| Sarah and Mary Olson of GAINESVILLE
are at home for a short visit with their
/ parents.
Mrs Rood from near Prairie Queen
| was caller in town on Monday
Quite a number from here attended
! the surprise at N Anderson's in Cam
bridge last Saturday evening.
| School opened last Monday.
Mr. Fitzgibbon and family returned
home after spending couple of weeks
with relatives in Madison.
Oluf Herried was a caller at Edgerton
on Saturday.
Last Sunday few of Nina Severson's
| schoolmates gathered at her home to
celebrate her eighth birthday.
Hans Christopherson of Liberty Prai
RE is frequent caller in town.
Miss Nora Holverson is at present act
ing as assistant in the postoffice here.
Nicholas Jensen left last Saturday for
| Edgerton.
Henry Tellefson was caller at Cam
bridge last Friday.
Red is danger signal on the railroad
| on fellows nose and on a woman's face
Men and women use Rocky Mountain
Tea and get genuine rosy cheeks. BIC.
Perry & Doty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
Notice..

The accounts of the F'assett Cemetery
Association for the past year are now in
the hands of the secretary, John Dave,
for collection. All those knowing them
selves indebted will please settle as it is
necessary to close up the accounts for
the wear,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11

Constipation neglected or badly treat
ed, leads to total disability or death.
Rocky Mountain Tea absolutely cures
constipation in all it's forms. 35 cts.
Perry & Doty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11

Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea is never
sold in bulk by peddlers or less than 35
cts. Don't be fooled, get the tea made
famous by the Madison Medicine Co.
Perry & Doty. i, $1,000. :.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11
Porter.

Miss Name Murphy has gone to JEFF
ferson to attend school.
Another dance in Porter band hall on
Friday of this week.
Miss L Raymond has gone to White.
water to attend the Normal.
Miss Josie Davidson of Albany is
teaching the winter term of school in
Forest Academy.
Mr. and Mrs G w Nichols are happy
over the safe arrival Of son who put in
appearance on Jan s.
FL Sperry has obtained a position as
engineer in the Edgerton mill. He ex-
poets to move his family there as soon
as house can be obtained.
Rumor says that Miss Rena Fessen-
den and Mr. Gus Dallman both of this
place were quietly married in Rockford
recently. If so we extend congratula-
tons. .+
Mrs JAS harrington Jr has been visit
ing at her parents here. Her husband
has purchased a stock farm in Crawford
Co, where they expect to move this week
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11

Don't fail to hear Spillman Riggs on
January 18th. - y. e:>-
Fred Graves spent Monday and Tues
day in Shopiere.
Ell W Lee is in GAINESVILLE canvassing
for nursery.
Oscar Ellefson has been visiting his
sister in Beloit.
Mr. Martin has returned from his visit
with his sister in Ohio.
John O'Berg has purchased a new Or
gan for his daughter Carrie.
Mr. J B Smith of Madison, will occupy
the pulpit Of the Fulton church both
Sunday morning and evening, Jan 18th,
and also at Stebbinsville on the after
noon of the same day.
The third number on the lecture
course will be given Saturday evening,
Jan 10th, by Spillman Riggs, who is a
lecturer whistler and musical imperson-
ator. He comes very highly recommend
ed and is said to be the best of his kind
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-01-11

Bert Webster is confined to the house
10 o.01l
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
DEATH RELIEVES SUFFERING.
An Aged Lady succumbs as a Victim
 of Fire.

Columbus, Ga, December 19.-(Special. Mrs. B. H. Hudson, who was so badly burned yesterday afternoon, died early this morning. She was 60 years of age, and besides her husband leaves four chill dren-Mrs Shelby Compton. B. H. Hud- son, Jr., of Petosky, Mich. Miss Nellie Hudson and Thomas Charlton Hudson. Before her marriage she was Miss Ella Charlton of Savannah. She was a daugh- ter of Dr. Thomas J. Charlton and a granddaughter of the eminent attorney, T. N. P. Charlton.
 She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. The funeral takes place tomor- row afternoon.
 Ben Jennings, aged 55 years, promi- nent merchant of Seals, Ala, died to- day. He was a son of Major Thomas J. Jennings. who refugeed to Russell Coun- ty from Kentucky during the war, he went into the war when a mere boy of IS years, joining the independent com mand of Gen. John H. Morgan, the fam ous raider, and was with him on many of his raids. He was but recently ap- pointed Superintendent of Education of Russel County. succeeding the late C. W. Field It is a coincidence that three incumbents of this office have died within the past four years.
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
TERRIBLE CRIME
 IS SUSPECTED
HUSBAND AND WIFE ARE FOUND IN POOLS OF BLOOD AFTER AN ENTRANCE IS FORGED TO THEIR HOME.

Parsons. Kan, December 19.-The bodies of Col. John F. Bull and his wife, Carrie. were found in the bedroom of their new home today stabbed to death. It Is the belief of their friends that they were mur- dered yet the house was securly locked and had not been robbed. Colonel Bull was last seen alive Tuesday night The house was locked all day vest erday, and this afternoon the marshal forced an en- trance. Mrs. Bull was found lying upon the bed with her head extended over the edge. her skull crushed and brain pro- truding. She was also stabbed in the right side of the body and a quantity of blood was in jar at the side of the bed. About five feet distant MT. Bulls body was lying upon the floor face downward beside an overturned chair. An open pocket knife was lying near him but was without bloodstains. and there was little evidence of a struggle.
 Colonel Bull was a wealthy real estate dealer and an old soldier, having served through the civil war in an Ohio regi- ment.
 The coroner is holding an inquest.
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
MUSICIANS BANQUET
 A MIRTHFUL AFFAIR
Fifty Guests Drink to the Health of Lodge No. 52 at the Metro
 poIItan Hotel.

Mirth was king last night at the annual banquet given by the Birmingham Mu- sicians' Lodge No. 52 at the Metropolitan. About fifty members and invited guests were present, and no more enjoyable oc- casion was ever given in Birmingham. Fred L. Grambs was toastmaster. His humorous remarks in introducing each speaker added spice to the overfiowing bowl of enjoyment
 The toasts and responses were as fol- lows:
 Address of Welcome. ex-President Fred L. Grambs.
 Organization and History of Local No. 52, M. D. Friedman.
 The Orchestra; Its relation to the Stage, Hon. Frank P. OBrien. True Criticism; It's Relation to the Stage, R. Johnston.
 The Ladies. Hon. M. W. Drennen. The Press. B. W. Brumbly Ragtime Leon W. Friedman. Music and Morals, Hon. Emil Lesser. The Musician in the Council, w. Gun nirgham. why I Follow the Band, Hon. w. H. StanleN.
 Why I Don't Follow the Band. J. A. Sparrow.
 Music in Italy, Frank Arrico. The menu was as follows:
 Blue Points.
 Mock Turtle Soup. Tenderloin Trout, Tartar Sauce.
 Duchesse Potatoes, Haut Santerine
 Sphegetti a la Italian. Fillet de Bosuf. Sauce la Anglaise. Mashed Potatoes.
 Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce St. Julian Turkey, Oyster Dressing. Potato Salad-Chicken Salad.
 Olives, Celery. Pickles, Salt Almons Charlotte. Rousse, Assorted Cakes.
 Assorted Cheese. Bent Crackers
 Cafe Noir, Cigars. The officers of the association are Frank Arrico, president; William Chase, vice president; M. E. Linnehan, secretary.
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
LONE ROBBER GETS
 OFF WITH $7OOO
AFTER MAKING THE CASHIER HAND HIM THE FUNDS HE DE-
 LIHERATELY WALKED TO HIS
 BUGGY AND DROVE AWAY.

Little Rock, Ark. December 19.-A Ga- zette special from Fayetteville says:
 "At noon today the bank at Sprinsdaie' a town ten miles north of here in this county. was robbed by one man. No one was in the bank except the assistant cashier. The robber drove up to the bank door in a buggy. He walked to the cash ier's desk before he was noticed. He conn pelled the assistant cashier to go to the vault and give him all the money In sight. about s7OOO. While this was taking place a citizen walked into the bank. He was at once covered ipy the robbers re- yolver and made to throw up his hands The robber then hurriedly left the bank, dropping 5000 upon the walk outside. He jumped into his buggy and drove rapidly north The officers were in pursuit before he was fairly out of town. Two miles out the officers came in sight of him and he jumped from the buggy and made his way to a thickly wooded mountain Bloodhounds have been put upon his track and there Is every assurance of his cap ture before morning"
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
City WiII Ask Time to
 Change Sewage System

Steps will be taken without delay to ask time to effect new system for the care of the sewage of the city.
 A change is necessitated by the deci- sion of the Supreme Court in the 6ande- fur case whereby an injunction was granted against the present plan, but will requires at least two years for compile tion. A meeting of the judiciary com mittee of the Board of Aldermen will be called by Mayor Drennen and some rem edy for the situation will be discussed by the members at once.
 Mayor Drennen stated that he had no idea what would be done, nor would have until after the question was discussed by the committee and the Jefferson coun- ty board of sanitation. He said the latter would be conferred with immediately and some plan of action decided upon.
 The limit given in the court decision for changing the system is only six months but the chancellor of the local court Is given power to grant an exten- sion of time. In talking of the time necessary to make a change of sys- ze-e-4-H-N-%-4-e-4-%-N
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
CHARGES FRAUDULENT
 USE OF THE MAILS
w. L. Dodd, Secretary of Birmingham Dehenture Company, Arrested
 by Federal Authorities.

Secretary and Treasurer W. L. Dodd of the Birmingham Debenture Company, which was absorbed by the Continental Security and Redemption Company. was arrested yesterday afternoon about 12:So o'clock on a charge of using the United States mail for fraudulent purposes. The warrant was sworn out before United States Commissioner Cornish by J. T. Chamblee. claiming section 1894 of the revised statutes had been violated.
 Dodd was afterwards released on bond of $500, approved by Commissioner Cor nish. Chamblee charges in the warrant that tDodd mailed to him at his residence, 50S Twentieth street. a bond of the De- benture Company. which is similar to a lottery ticket,/ The letter was mailed on March 2s 1900.
 Dodd's attorneys claim that he severed his connection with the company in Au- gust. 1900, whereas the warrant says the letter was mailed in March, 1901. The case will be tried before Commissioner Cornish Monday.
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
Must Speak Spanish.

Mexico City, December 1s.-The govern ment has finally issued the long con templated order that all railroad em- ployes in contact with the public shall be able to speak Spanish in such man ner as to be able to deal directly with the passengers and public in general. This order will probably affect Pullman car employees It is claimed that many accidents of late have been due to the inability of trainmen to speak Spanish, causing conflicting of orders. The new order takes effect New Years day.
The age-herald., 1901-12-20

Washington, December 19-Representa- tive Hepburn of Iowa, Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce, today made the report of the committee in Ia vor of the Nicaragua canal bill. After stating the terms of the bill. the report says, in part:
 "The purpose of this bill is to concen- trate authority and responsibility for the construction of this great work in the hands of the President, as we believe this course would be a safe one to be pursued in carrying out the purposes of the bill" :"
 The report refers to the 'inexhaustive report made by the Isthmian Commission. of which Admiral Walker is the head, !" and adds "No doubt is expressed by the committee as to the practicability of the enterprise, and they join with a score of predecessors in expressing their belief that the work can be earned to sue cessful termination within the limits off
The age-herald., 1901-12-20
Rlce-DIxon Fight.

New London. Conn.,, December 19.-The hardest and fastest fight that this city has ever witnessed took place tonight when Austin Rice of New London and George Dixon of New York met for % rounds at 122 pounds. During the early rounds Dixon led often for the head but seldom landed. In the sixth round Dixon showed some of his old time abili- ty and from that time on began to grow stronger. It was first one man having the advantage and then the other. Sew erai Times Rice landed but seemed to lack strength behind them. Both men were fighting strong when the gong sounded and Referee Pollock gave Rice the decision.