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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
May Not Visit California.

MADISON, Wis, Dec. 4.-The Wisconsin
football team probably will not be allowed
to make the trip to the Pacific coast during
the holidays, Such was the statement
given out by Manager Fitzpatrick this even
ing. The reason for the sudden change in
the plans is the refusal of the university
faculty to allow the eleven to play any
other teams excepting those of the Uni
versity of California and Leland Stanford,
jr., University. The University OF Cali
with the intention of not playing a post
season game. and the California managers
wired that the only game that could be
substituted would be one with the Paris
Indian school.
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toner, and he failed to appear. Honey
Creek township temperance voters, at the
late election. entered into compact regard
less of party affiliation not TO vote for sec
rotary or state so that remOnstrances would
require much smaller number of names
to constitute a majority the basis being on
the vote cast for secretary of state. The
plan succeeded, so that only III names on a
remonstrance are required to defeat ap-
plicant for license.
The decision of Judge let two applicants
in, which gave the township two saloons
with legal authority, the first for several
years to get license These 179 names will
be used hereafter TO defeat all applicants
for license power OF attorney has been
secured for each name and there will be
no more saloons in this vicinity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

LIVERPOOL. Dec. 4.-Arrived: Majestic
from New York; Roman. from Montreal
Sailed: Bohemian. for New York; Pretorf-
an. for Halifax and st. John. ~. B.; Rhyn-
land. for Philadelphia.
CHERBOURG. Dec. 4.-Sailed: Kronprinz
Wilhelm. from Bremen and Southampton
for New York.
QUEENSTOWN. Dec. 4-Sailed: Ocean
&c, for New York.
NEW YORK. Dec. ARRIVED: Teutonic,
from Liverpool
LONDON, Dec. 4.--saiIed: Minnetonka.
for New York.
NAPLES. Dec. 4-Arrived: Trave. from
New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Closed for Lack of Fuel.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 4.-The No 10 fac
tory of the American Window Glass Com
pany, formerly the Maring-Hart factory,
was closed yesterday by a general order
from Theodore e. Warrick. general inspec-
tor for the company. The failure of the
natural gas supply is given as the cause
for the shut down. Forty-eight shops have
been at work since the start of the present
fire. employing $50 men. The factory Will
be fitted with producer gas machinery in
time TO start for the next fire. A large
producing station is to be erected, which
will furnish gas for factories Nos. 10 and IL.
thrown out of work will be given employ
ment elsewhere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
OSBORNE ELECTED CAPTAIN.
He Succeeds Leslie as Head Of the
Purdue Football Team.

He Succeeds Leslie as Head OF the
Purdue Football Team.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE. Ind, Dec 4.-Irvin Selden
Osborne was elected captain OF the 1903
Purdue football team at a meeting of the
team held to-day. Osborne played bril-
liant game at quarter back during the past
season, and is one of the most popular men
in the university. The fight for the cap
taincy lay among Joe Knapp. Allen and
Osborne, the last-named winning by a good
majority. Osborne came to Purdue from
Oberlin College last year, and was captain
of the sophomore class team in 1901. His
home Is in Dover, 0. Harry Leslie. captain
of the past seasons team, was not a candi-
date for reelection.
The annual football banquet will be held
at the Hotel Lair Saturday night.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-By direction of
the President, Capt. Ira l.. Reeves, United
States army, at his own request. is relieved
by the acting secretary Of war from duty
at Purdue University.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. 4-The Rose
Polytechnic Athletic Association is to have
an indoor baseball team. John Regain has
been elected manager and Daley, the foot
ball player. is to be captain.
The schools glee club and orchestra will
give a public concert Dec. 9. There are
twenty-five members of the glee club and
twenty-five in the orchestra. The concert
will be given under the direction of Hugh
McGibeny, of Indianapolis, who is directing
the orchestra, and Mrs. Allyn Adams, Of
this city, who Is directing the chorus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Married His Former Wife.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind. Dec. "A marriage in
this city this afternoon was somewhat out
of the ordinary. About ten years ago Aug
ust Wise and his wife Jennie, Of this city,
disagreed over minor matter in the affairs
Of their home and finally separated, and
were later divorced. Mr.. Wise went to
Indianapolis and engaged in business. where
he is now ragged in the transfer line. Mrs.
Wise remained in this city. A few months
ago Wise began calling on his former wife,
and later proposed and was accepted The
marriage to-day was In the presence or
number of old-time friends who had en-
deavored to bring about a reconciliation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Wants a Franchise mt Once.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Ind. Dec. 4-Townsend,
Reed & Co. to-day filed with the county
auditor a petition for an interurban right
of way through Tippecanoe county for the
Indianapolis, Lebanon & Frankfort Trac-
ton Company. The petitioners set forth
that they had organised to construct and
operate line in Indianapolis, proposing
to extend 1T through Marion and Boone
counties, through the cities of Lebanon ana
Frankfort and through Tippecanoe county
to LAFAYETTE The new road will extend
directly west from the county line to La
fayette, according to the petition. The pc
immed!ately. Although it could not be con-
firmed IL Is generally understood that an
ARRANGEMENT has been made with the La
fayette street-railway for the use or It's
tracks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARION. Ind, Dec. A cat, seized
with rabies at the home of Attorney T. B.
Dicken, bit number of persons and caused
a great deal of excitement in his family
and among neighbors The first indication
that the cat was mad was when IL bit
dog. The Infatuated feline then attacked
Miss Gladys Higgins and before il could be
killed it also bit Roy Michaels and Mrs
AlOnZo Boiler.
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Kansas City Journal.

HE crossed the Atlantic twinty-siyin
times an niver got drownded but wanst'
''lndade. An which one OF his trims was
IL he was drownded on?''
"Of'm not sure, but / think II was the
twinty-sivinth."
HE was lucky. Nanny a man would
have whit TO the bottom on his first wage
instead or waiting till the last"
Right We are. More people are drownded
by water than by railroad wrecks
Its fatal death, begorra."
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was 2s.127. OF these petitions there were
adverse reports on 2.172 Altogether. IL, 2S5
routes have been established. and there
are 1850 petitions yet TO be examined. Su-
perintendent Machen hopes 20 get an ap-
propriat ton OF 500 90 10 carry on the work
of establishing routes. and he expects to
get well started in the work again by the
first of February This money will be used
I'm establishing 2.1O0 routes on which there
are now favorable reports. OF this num-
Der Indiana will get 102 C.. A G..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Yesterday's Running Races.

NEW ORLEANS. La, Dec. 4-Shoo Fly
and Prince Blazes were the winning IA
vorites. and after his race the latter was
run up to 81, 100 and bought in by his owners.
Durnell & Herr. Sarner was claimed out
of the second race by Mrs. c. E Durnell
for 500. Winners and odds: Shoe Fly. s
to 5; Brandy Smash, 3 TO /: Optional 4 to
/: The Lady, 13 to 8; Mathilde, to /; Prince
Blazes i to 3.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.-The track was
and odds: Administer, to 2; Nellie Forrest.
to /; Mocovito, TO /; Gravina, to 5; Sea
Lion s to l; Organdie, 3 to /.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
BEATEN AT ELWOOD.
indianapolis Unable to Stop It's OPP
pOnents, but Scores Twice.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, Dec. 4-Elwood polo
team won its first victory of the season
by defeating Indianapolis by the score of
TO tonight. Threats of a reorganiza-
ton of the Elwood team put life into the
home players and they outclassed Indianap-
oils at all points of the game. Hipson's
rushing and Berry's goal defense were the
features Of the visitors play.
Elwood made two goals in the first period
three in the second and one in the third all
being Gagged by ole and Farrant. The first
goal scored by Indianapolis was a fiuke
bounding from Whites arm. In the first
period the team play by Elwood was the
finest ever seen here. Umpire-Demontre-
vile. StopS-White. 80: Berry, 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05

Special to the indianapolis Journal
LAPORTE, Ind, Dec. 4.-Henry Short,
aged sixty, well-to-do farmer who lived
three miles east of Mill creek. while on
his way home from a shopping trip, this
afternoon, was struck and instantly killed
by Grand Trunk train. He stepped from
one track to another to allow a west-bound
train to pass, and was struck by east
bound train. He left a widow and four
children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Suit Filed at sheIbyvilIe.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. Dec. flames r.
Henry has brought suit on a change of
venue from the Marion county court
against Hugh MCGOWAN in the Shelby Cir
cult Court for s.. 500, alleging that Henry
negotiated the sale of the Broad Ripple
Street-raiiway and that his services were
worth 5000, Of which sum he received only
81 go
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Dec. "A number Of the
members of the Marion Soldiers Home have
been discharged lately and left without
shelter or provisions. and. having no friends
in the city, have been compelled to go to
the jail or county poor farm to prevent ex-
posture to the cold. The local post G.. A. r.
tonight appointed a committee to make an
investigation and endeavor to secure a re-
instatement of the discharged veterans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Judge III. c. Ryan summoned.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON. Ind, Dec. 4.-Judge Henry
c. Ryan. of the Madison Superior Court.
left this afternoon for Washington, accom-
panied by Charles L. Henry. Judge Ryan
was called to Washington by a message
and he will meet the Indiana senator's and
President Roosevelt i'm a conference relat-
Ing 10 the appointment OF a federal judge.
Mr.. Ryan's name was presented to the
President quite recently, but n large num-
Der OF prominent Indiana men are backing
him for the judgeship.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Board BiIIers' Dance.

The dance given by the Billers Pro-
tective Union at the Germania Hall last
night was success in point of numbers
and features. The hall was crowded with
masked dancers, some OF them In costumes
that would rival the costuming OF French
ball The dancers We're for the most part
bill posters and their friends. Prize waltzes
and two-steps, and prizes for fancy and
comical costumes were given and won by
spirited contestants. The winner Of the
prize watch will be announced to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
WEATHER FORECAST.
Snow To-day and Fair Tomorrow,
with Brisk North Winds

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4-Forecast for
Friday and Saturday:
For Indiana-Snow on Friday: brisk north
winds; Saturday fair
For Enthusiastically on Friday; probably
snow; brisk north winds; Saturday fair.
For Ohio-Snow or rain and colder in
south. snow in north portion on Friday:
brisk. possibly high north winds; Saturday
fair, except snow in northeast portion.
For Kentucky-Snow or rain, Friday; Sat-
urday fair, colder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Last Franchise Granted.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind. Dec. New Paris, o.,
six miles east Of here, has granted fran
chise to the Dayton & Western Traction.
Company. which is building line from
Eaton. o., to this city. This Is the last
franchise required for the construction OF
the line, all the other corporations having
granted them some time ago. A spur will
be run to the Cedar Springs Hotel and will
result in that resort being reopened. 1t
has been closed for some years. The con-
struction work from Eaton is being pushed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Clingman Declares His Innocence.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Dec. 4.-Rolla Cling
man, who yesterday was sentenced to the
Michigan City prison for the murder of his
father-in-law, Stewart Miller, made a state
ment to-day in which he says he Is inno-
cent He says he did the shooting, but that
ii was in defense of his own life. He says
that Stewart Miller and others of the fam
lily often made threats and said he would
get what he was looking for some time
Clingman says he always avoided meeting
any of the family for fear of trouble. He
further stated that he did not object TO the
sentence. He will be taken to prison to-
morrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Anderson Defeated at Muncie.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 4.-The Muncie polo
team defeated the Anderson team here to-
night by the score of to g 1t was a clean
and fast exhibition and was won by Hig-
gins's superior passing and Cusicks strong
defense in the goal Cusick made twenty
eight stops and Mullen, for Anderson, fif-
teen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Made Postmaster mt Cavite.

SOUTH BEND. Ind, Dec. 4.-Anthony
Brogan has been appointed by President
Roosevelt as postmaster to the insular gov
eminent in the Philippines. with headQuar-
tiers at Cavite. Brogan was graduated from
the University of Notre Dame in 1901 with
high honors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
JEWEL STOVES
And RANGES
LILLY Sc STALNAKER
II4-I16 East Washington Street.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in indianapolis Postomce
Thursday, Dec. 4, 1902.

IL no. called for In two weeks these letters VIII
be sent 10 the dead letter Office. Persons calinl
for letters in the following list will please say
they are advertised. give date OF list and pay
cent for those obtained. Free delivery or letter.
by carriers 10 the addresses residence can b
secured by observing the following rules:
First--Direct letters plainly to street and num-
Der.
Second-Request your correspondents to do like
wise.
turn on your envelope, giving street and number
Fourth-Use ink when addressing letters wher
possible, and leave sufficient space at top OF en-
velope for stamp and postmark.
Letters addressed TO persons known TO be tran
sient should be marked Transient In lower
left-hand corner OF envelope. "A b. c.. Genera
Delivery" similarly addressed letters.
fictitious" and not deliverable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Hemingway Restored.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 4.-President
Williams, of the California Jockey Club,
announced tonight that after an investiga-
ton he had restored Hemingway, of Cincin-
natl, TO the privileges OF the California
Clubs tracks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
OVER THE DOLLAR MARK.
Indiana Advances Three Cents with
the East-Hfgher Price Expected.

the East-Hfgher Price Expected.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MONTPELIER, Ind, Dec. 4.-Indiana oil
men are feeling happy to-day on the &C
count OF the advance I'm oil. The price was
boosted from IS cents to s1.01, the advance
of cents being the same az on Eastern
oil. For long time the producers. other
oil men and farmers have been predicting
dollar oil and to-day their prediction was
same as Indiana, sl.O1, and North Lima is
s1O6. White House, KY, oil Is sl.15 and
Somerset and Lacey. KY, are quoted at
80 cents.
The Ohio Oil Company's Office here has
been crowded to-day with farmers selling
oil. The oil men have more confidence In
the market and are holding their crude
awaiting a higher market.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Score of 300.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 4-George Han
ley, of Detroit. at the Fellowcraft alleys
tonight, made the highest possible bowling
score, making twelve consecutive strikes,
his total score being 300.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
LIQUOR LICENSE REFUSED.

Reduced Vote for Secretary Of state
Helps the Remonstrators.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
RUSSfAVILLE. Ind. Dec. 4.-The appli-
cation of Willis wisehart for license to
sell intoxicants In Russiaville failed to pass
the County Commissioners. A remonstrancs
with Ito names was filed against the petit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind. Dec 4.-Johnson coun-
~ furnished its first 10 this years list of
corn-shredder casualties to-day when Oscar
Scott, while feeding the machine had his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
arm so badly lacerated that amputation
rr-ra. ran.n


Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
LEBANON, Ind, Dec. Mrs. Luara B.
Darnell, wife OF Postmaster E. G. Darnsll,
was stricken with apoplexy to-day and Is
in a precarious condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
COMMERCIAL LEAGUE GAMES.


In the Commercial League games last
night at the Pastime alleys the Marotts
won two from the Kahns, Whens three
from the Reliables and the Pettis team
three from the Eagles. The scores:
MAROTTS VS.. KAHNS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Ladies'.

Avery. Emma.
Amsterdam, Mrs. Dora.
Archenger, Mrs.
Maggie.
Anderson. Mrs. Fannie.
Alexander, Miss Sue.
Albeit, Mrs. A. A.
Ashcroft. Mrs. A. ].
Adams, Mrs. Anna.
Beohley, Miss Lulu.
Burks, Miss Laura
Bell, Mrs. Mamie.
Bowman, Mrs. Louis.
Bowen, Mrs. Margaret.
Board, Miss Martha.
Bird, Miss Almira.
Barbour. Mrs.
Emma j.
Blankenship, Mrs.
Ann.
Bradshaw. Mrs. John
Beldeu, Mrs. Amanda.
Bagey. Miss Aline.
Brown, Mrs. A. +.
Burton, Miss Iva.
Brown, Miss NJ. A.
Blair, Mrs. Maggie.
higgins, Mrs. Mary.
Cox. Mrs. Oliver.
Conway, Mrs. Kesiah-
Crockett, Miss Susie.
Carter, Mrs. Sadie.
Clingler. Miss Cora.
Campbell, Miss c.
Clonan. Miss Lizzie.
Connor, Miss Anna.
Caylor. Mrs. Code.
Coate, Mrs. Mallnda-
Cox. Mrs. Sadie.
Corder. Mrs. Ida.
Dale, Miss Jessie.
Dehnert. Miss Anna
Denny, Miss Maggie
Denny, Miss Anna.
Dallas, Miss Mary.
Duncan, Miss Minerva.
DUNCAN. Miss Efhe A.
De knight. Mrs.
Hattie.
Davis. Mrs. L. b.
Dulaney. Miss Lilly
Duncan, Ethel.
Dolby, Mrs. Cay.
Edington. Miss Fay.
Everson. Mrs. Fanny.
Eckert, Miss Eide.
Elstrode. Clara.
Ferguson, Mrs. Annie
Field, Mrs. s. A.
Ferree. Miss 0rpha.
Felker. Stella.
CRANKY, Mrs Luvina-
Coins, Mrs. Hattie.
Grinstead, Miss
Mayme.
Gehrking. Mrs. Bessie.
Gardner, Mrs. M. A
Gauger. Miss Maude.
Garriott, Mrs Laura
Heager. Annie.
Hays, Miss Essie.
Howard. Mrs. Cath
crime.
Hushspa. Miss Rosie.
Holloway, Mrs. Jennie.
Hanslmair. Mrs. Cora.
Hutton, Miss Anna
liza.
Harris, Miss Nettie.
Hemmelgarn, Mrs.
Lizzie.
Ives, Mrs. c. s.
Ingram. Marie.
jeff, Miss Dora.
Jenkins, Miss
Sadie r.
Kepplar. Mrs. Ida.
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Gentlemen.

Arbogast, Daniel.
Alexander, Bert.
Alexander, Sink.
Allen, X. ii.
Baker, Fred.
Benon, George.
Bristol. II. c.
Bowthers. Charlie.
Bickham, L. b.
Brown. John 9.
Brown, Joe.
Beam. John w.
Blaco. Joseph.
Barnard, Otis.
Bowen, K. y.
Bass, c. NJ.
Bottoms. Frank.
Brickner, A. A
Barnes, Samuel 7.
Bessenger, Walter.
Barnes, Frank.
Bischoff, William II.
Becker, I.
Bovine. Elmer.
Raker, II. X.
Ballard. Charles CD
Comfy. ]. c. CD
Carlson, Joe
Cooper, Porter.
Calkins, II. +.
Campbell, A. G..
Colwell, Elwood.
Connors. DIR. William.
Cameron, DIR. G. q.
Cleveland, Walter.
Cummings, Mack
Clarke, William.
Chaplain, George.
Collins, James.
Crawford, Russell v.
Dunn, William IL.
Downing. c. A.
Doyle, Arthur.
Daniels. w. q.
Davis, Ira.
Downing, r.
Eek. L. Z.
Elkins, r. l..
Evans, q.
Elkins, Robert.
Freshwater, o. II.
Fischer, William.
Fessler. William.
Fletcher, James.
Featheringall. q. NJ.
Field, .. ID.
Foley. Will b.
Foley. w. b.
Griswold, L. III.
Gardner, Donald.
Glascock, William.
Gabbard, Oscar.
Green, W. II.
NOrrs AAAal ACS tt
Haynes, Walter.
Heimbuch. Philip.
Higbee. Mr.. and Mrs
Chaupcy.
Hogland. Edward.
Hill, Robert.
Hadran. X. II.
Hastings, Ben
Harden. Ben.
Houston, Herbert L.
Howard. William
Hutchinson. III. n.
Hay, Thomas
Horning. Tim.
Hess. r.
Henry. James.
Hinder. Daniel.
Itsell. :. w.
Johnson, William w.
Jones. Roy.
Johnson, Fred.
Jewett, Ed.
Johnson. r. ".
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
CAPTAIN AND MANAGER.

SaundersOn and Fortune VIII Have
Charge of NJ. II. III. s. Team.
Jason Saunderson, full back, was elected
captain of the NJ. T. III. S. football team
for 1903. The choice of a captain lay be-
tween Saunderson and Fortune. Saunder-
son is seventeen years OF age and a junior.
This is Saunderson's first year at the
Training School.
Russell Fortune was chosen manager of
the tenn for next year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-05
Local Observation. on Thursday

Time. Bar. Their. R.H Wind. Weather. Pre-.
z a m. 5000 80 81 N. Pit Cldy. 90
p. m..-29.7s 30 So NE. Cloudy. 90
Maximum temperature. "a; minimum tenn
perature, 30
Comparative statement of the mean tenn
perature and total precipitation on Dec 4:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-09-26
Died by His Own Hand.

George F. Brown, the we'll known
farmer of Blooming Grove, living five
miles from the city, died Tuesday after
noon. About four o'clock the old gen
tleman, suffering from i'll health, took
his own life through the use of a shot
gun. Next Sunday would have been the
fiftieth anniversary of his wedding and
preparations were making by the other
members of the family for some little
observance the following Tuesday. Mr..
Brown would have been so years old had
he lived until Nov. 20 next. He was born
in Deerfield, n. H., and settled on the
farm where he died in 1857. His wife,
also of Deerfeld, was so in January last.
The couple were married Sept. %, 1852.
Two sons survive, Geo. E.. who lives on
the home place: aud Preston W. Brown,
who has farm near by. Mr.. George
Brown, the father, was man much es-
teemed, kindly and of high character.
The funeral occurs Friday at 10 o'clock.
Madison Journal.
The deceased was an old friend of the
Pomeroy family in this locality. Mr..
W. 7. Pomeroy was engaged in selecting
present for the golden wedding when
news of the death of Mr.. Brown was re-
ceived here.