The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-12-12
"A little daughter was born to Alder
man Stricken and wife Tuesday.

ueSudy evening".
Mrs. W. E. Babcock of Chicago is
visiting relatives in this city for a few
weeks. Mr.. Babcock has gone to Europe
on g. short business trip.
T. B. Earle attended an auction sale
of Short Horn stock at Monroe Wednes
day with view of making purchases of
breeding stock for his Rice Lake farm.
Circumstances have made it neces-
sary to postpone the Pillow sale an
nounced last week to be given by the
Epworth League. The future date will
be given next week.
&C. G.. Biederman and Henry Ebbott
have sold their interests in Chippewa
county farm to George Cleary of Bristol
at good advance over the price paid
less than two years ago.
The bazaar and supper given by the
ladies of the Congregational church on
Wednesday evening was largely attended
and proved quite successful financially.
The receipts were upwards of $500.
Henry Ebbott was caught on jury
in the municipal court at GAINESVILLE sew
eral days last week and then the jury
were unable to agree after being out un
til after midnight Saturday evening.
"A pleasant farewell party was given
Miss Bessie Williams Tuesday evening
by Miss Jessie Stewart. About thirty
young people attended to enjoy the oc-
casion and bid goodbye to Miss Bessie.
Tuesday evening sleigh load of ten
young people from this city drove out to
the farm home of J. D. Spike, where a
pleasant time was had. An oyster sup
per was served, games were played and
the ride was enjoyed by the young
people.
The fourth of series Of piano re-
citals by the pupils of Prof. Taylor was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. G.
Wilson Friday evening. The program
consisted of piano selections by the
Misses Wilson and vocal solos by Mrs.
E. G. Tallard.
One of the most unique calendars
issued this year is the one being put out
by Sam Wileman. On it is printed
large view of his implement depot, him
self and family in the foreground and
underneath an advertisement calling
attention to the lines he carries.
Mrs. A. S. Phillips received word
Wednesday morning of the death OF her
brother, Edgar Mason, which occurred
at his home in Leonardville, n. Y, Tues
day, Dec 9th Mrs. Phillips departed
On the afternoon train Wednesday for
the egst to attend the funeral.
A Rock County Farmers Conven-
ton will be held as usual this season at
Milton Junction, January 10. A num-
Der of the most prominent speakers on
farm topics have been secured to address
the convention and a choice musical and
literary program will also be given in
connection with the speaking.
The pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. M. Conway was opened to about one
hundred invited guests last Thursday
evening where they were entertained
with cinch crokinole and social good
time. At twelve o'clock the company
repaired to the dining room and partook
of delicious luncheon which the hos
tess had prepared.
-Handcuffed to two burly convcts
and with a revolver ready in her coat
pocket, Mrs. Ernest f. Burmeister, wife
of the sheriff of Dane county, took Burt
Holmes and George Fredericks to the
state prison at Waupun Monday. Part
of the trip was made by stage. 1t is the
first time in the history of the state that
a woman performed such a duty.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Thos.
Malone, was held Saturday morning at
st. Joseph's church, Rev. Harlan offici-
ating. There was large attendance at
the service, ana TIE Remains we're IOl-
lowed to the grave by lage number of
friends and relatives. Those who acted
as pail bearers were James Burke, Pat
rick Lillis, VIM. Bradley, Frank Cheese
brough, Thomas Madden and John
Carney.
Contractor Mccarthy of Madison
has had large force of masons at work
during the week laying the foundation
for the American Cigar Co.'s sorting
room, 172x72 feet. The men have been
working under difficulties during zero
weather the first few days of the week,
but the job kept moving just the same
Waukesha stone is used in the basement
walls and brick in the structure above
ground. The construction will be push
ed along now. as rapidly as is possible in
winter weather
The electric line from GAINESVILLE to