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Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-22
SNAKE IN BEER KEG.

Clarendon, Aug. 18.-A few days ago several men ordered a. keg of beer and taking it to an old mill building on the river bank, were having time of it in drinking. When por- tion of it had been imbibed the whole crowd began feeling sick, and their illness was of such peculiar nature that they at once attributed it to the beer. Accordingly the keg was in- spected thoroughly and dead snake found in it.
 Several years ago number of sec- ton men on the Cotton Belt road had similar experience, they, too, find- ing a dead snake in the beer that made them sick.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-22
HOLDS THE RECORD.

For the summer of 1902, the highest temperature recorded thus far by the government thermometer is 1O3 de- grees, to which niche, the intense heat of Thursday August 14th ex- banded the mercury. June Il with a record of 102 had held the belt up to that time, but has now been given a seat in the rear by one of August's "sizzlers." Wednesdays highest tenn perature was 9S; the minimum point reached Thursday night was 70 de- grees.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-22
GROWTH OF SHELL INDUSTRY

"Business is holding up remarkably we'll for the summer season." said Division Freight Agent A. R. Bragg of Little Rock to a Democrat reporter recently. "There is a shortage of cars all over the system, unprece dented for this time of the year. One of the biggest industries devel- oped in the state the past few years is the shipment of mussel shells from White and Black rivers. Since May we have handled out 300 cars from Newport, Bradford, Olyphant and other points in that section, the con- signments being made to Muscatine and Dubuque, Ia., chiefly. Yesterday we received a carload of twenty five tons at Newport for shipment to Havre, France. It is a remarkable business, and, notwithstanding the vast amount of shells shipped out of the state, am told that the supply will last for ten years. The shells are used for buttons and the residue for paving and for fertilizers. The shells pay the expenses of the pearl hunters, who frequently make fort unes by the discovery of valuable jewels."
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-22
BOYS REMAINS IDENTIFIED.

Beebe, Ark, August 1S.-Mr. D. Martin of Marshall, Texas, arrived here and identified as his son the re- mains of the 14-year- old boy who was killed by train near Jacksonville and brought here for burial few days ago. Mir. Martin stated that his son left home on August 6, and he had heard nothing from him until the news reached him that boy had been killed as stated. It is supposed that the little fellow had walked un- til he became tired and sat down on fell asleep and was struck by fast mail train.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-22
MRS. MELEE POSKEY.

Mrs. Nellie Poskey, the wife of Henry Poskey, died at her home near Auvergne Thursday, August IA, 1902, at 10 p. m. aged about 45 years. The deceased was taken violently sick Thursday with congestive chill and all efforts of her physicians failed to rally her..
 The deceased came to this county from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a cousin of our fellow townsman E. H. Yeager and her husband is brother of Mrs Yeager.
 The burial was held at 3 p. m. Fri day in Walnut Grove cemetery. The friends of those who mourn her ex- tend sympathy.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-22
BALD KNOB PEARL FINDS.

Bald Knob, August 16.-W. F. Mon- day found pearl near here in White river. It is beautiful gem of about 40 grains weight and is valued at $1,- 500.
 Yesterday seems to have been a pearl day, as another man took out one worth about $250. Last week Dolph Smith found one near the same place, for which he got $500.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-22
WISHON REALTY
 COMPANY INCORPORATED

The Wishon Realty Go. of New port filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state Friday, to buy, sell and deal in real estate; capi- tai stock $5OOO, all of which has been subscribed. N. B. Wishon, president; s. R. Phillips, vice president; w. 0. Wishon, secretary and treasurer, are the officers named in the incorpora- tion papers, all being residents and prominent business men of this city.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-22
HEAT REGISTRATION.

A man nan named Wright, working for Ed Phillips on the new residence of Charles Meyer, corner of Third and Laurel Streets, suffered prostra- tion from the heat Friday afternoon, the only case reported from this section the present summer.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-22
BUSINESS MEN PROTEST.

Act of Rock Island Discontinuing Passenger Service on White & Black River Valley Branch Arouses Busi- ness Men and Large Shippers to Vigorous Protest Which They Pro- pose to Make Effective by With drawal of Freight Business.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
WAR WITH STREETER
ONE MAN KILLED IN CHICAGO
LAKE SHORE BATTLE.
ALL soUATTERs ARRESTED
Exciting Fight Occurs in District of
Lake Michiqan-Invader Knocked
Down by Revolver in Hands OF
Audacious Streeter-Riot Follows
and Captain Taken to Jail.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-During a fight
with winchester rifles last evening
between the followers of rival claim
ants to property lying along the lake
shore drive, the most aristocratic
boulevard in Chicago, Frank Kirk, a
Waterman for one of the claimants,
was shot through the head, dying
shortly afterwards. The property in
dispute is the made land between the
lake shore drive and Lake Michigan.
George w. Streeter claims squatter
rights because the land was not with
in the original surveyed lines of the
state. He and a number of followers
have occupied the land and denied the
authority of the state or citizens.
Last night Henry Cooper, a lawyer
active in opposing Streeter, accompa-
MED by Policeman O'Malley, went up
on the ground and was attacked by
Streeter. who knocked him down with
the butt of a revolver. Streetei's fol
lowers covered O'Malley with weap-
ons and he Wa. ordered to leave or be
shot Shortly after battle broke out
between Streeter's followers, William
McManners, William Block and John
Hoeldtke, and two watchmen, Frank
Kirk and Samuel PortorOus. The two
latter were outside their own shanty
and one of the first shots struck Kirk
in the head. Portorous returned the
fire with a winchester.
The riot call brought police who found
Kirk lying in the snow outside of his
shanty SFeeter's men were firing at
Portorous as fast as they could work
their rifles. The police surrounded
the shanty and after a time the occu-
pants surrendered and were taken to
The station. When the police returned
they found Streeter had barricaded
his house, but after a parley he sur
rendered. He carried rife and four
revolvers. Ali persons living on the
.'ditrict of Lake Michigan" were ar.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
ANDREWS is DEFIAN 7

Detroit. Feb. 12.-F. y. Andrews WIS
interviewed yesterday for the hrst
time since the city bank closed.
have not a penny. L am ruined" SAID
he, "'but l don't worry about myself
All that is on my mind now is to save
others involved in this crash. he
said he could satisfy and explain all
if given an opportunity, that he mad
plenty of collateral when the loans
were made and that if given chance
he could arrange matters so that
everybody would get his money. HIS
railroad concessions alone, he said,
were sufficient to pay every cent the
bank owes. He said his troubles be-
gan with a drop in the amalgamated
stock and accumulated as the market
went down.
"These criminal proceedings are all
right" said he, "but if the fellows
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
.FITZHUGHvLEE
Is PATRIOTIC

Chicago, Feb. 11.-General Fitzhugh
Lee lectured here last night at the
Auditorium under the auspices Of the
National Union patriotic fratcrnal or
der. There was a large audience and
the welcome accorded Lee was in the
nature of an ovation. His subject
was Peace and War in United States
and Cuba.
Speaking of the civil war he gave
both sides credit for va1or and courage
and outlined the present position and
intentions Of the south. They had
failed to make two republics grow
where only one was before and were
now doing all in their power to make
the one grow greater and grander than
ever before AS to the Spanish Amer
lean war he said Spain could not quell
the Cuban instruction nor could the
Cubans drive the Spaniards from the
island: SO it was the duty of the United
States to step in and end the conflict.
He concluded by referring to he fact
that all clouds that hitherto obstructed
the progress and prosperity of the
country had been removed, and ap
pealed to all sections to unite in pre-
serving peace and in the performance
of patriotic duties.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
rested pending the death or recovery
of Kirk, who died without regaln1ng
consciousness.
CLAIMS MORMONS ARE
PRACTICING POLYGAMY

Salt Lake, Feb. 1.-THE ministerial
alliance unanimously adopted the re-
port of the committee to investigate
the alleged practice of the teaching OF
polygamy by the Mormons. The re-
port sets forth that positive evidence
can be produced that polygamy IS
two-fold purpose: To enable the Nor
mons. The report after quoting a
number of Mormon leaders in favor OF
polygamy dwells at some length on
the colonization schemes Of the church
which. according to the report, have
two-ofld purpose: To enable the Nor
mons to practice polygamy where
they will be free from the scrutiny OF
their gentle neighbors," and to secure
the balance of political power IN the
sparsely settled states OF the West'
thus blocking the way of any proposed
hottie national legislation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
BUT YOUNG ROOSEVELT BEAR
ING UP WELL.
FLUcTUATIoN OF FEVER
President and Wife Confident Their
Son Will Pass Successfully
Through OrdeaI-king Edward
Sends Telegram of Coincidence
Through Ambassador Pauncefote.

Groton, Feb. 12.-Reports from the
sick room of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.,
tend to show Improvement and at s
O'Clock last night his condition was
authoritatively stated to be better
than it was the same time Tie night
before The crisis Of the disease is
still to come and is looked for within
the next "a to SO hours. The pres1-
dent and his wife believe their son
will meet this crisis in good shape,
and, passing it successfully, will re-
cover. A slight favorable turn in the
disease yeterday greatly relieved the
strain on both of them and the day
closed much more cheerfuily than
Monday.
An interesting event of the day was
the receipt of telegram from Am
bassador Pauncefote at Washington
CONVEYING King Edwards expression
of sympathy for the president and
hope for the speedy recovery of lis
son.
The last sick room bulletin for the
day was given out at II o'clock. MI.
Cortelyon said that at this time every
indication was for a favorable night
for the boy. but the fever had fluctu-
ated somewhat and it was impossible
to tell just when the crisis would
come although it is to be looked for
today.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Falls on Stove and Dies in Awful
AGONY.

Falls on Stove and Dies in Awful
Agony.
Eau Claire, Wis, Feb 12.-The lit.
tie girl, Matte Moore, who was ter,
ribly burned Monday, died at O'Clock
yesterday morning. Drs, Goddard,
Parker and Montgomery had been
summoned and did all they could. The
child was burned about the face and
head and suffered most intensely. She
was conscious and able to talk. Of
ficer Munger sent a telegram to the
father Louis Moore, who is employed
at Wolf e Ryan's camp. near Bruce.
The child's mother went to a mas
querade and left her three children,
two boys and girl, j.. in the house.
The eldest, a girl of 9 years, climbed
up to turn damper in a stovepipe and
fell upon a hot stove. Neighbors
heard the children's screams and
found the girl with all her clothes
burned off.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
GEORGE r. KERR MARRIED.
Former MIwaukeean Weds Pron1
nent Art Critic.

Former MilWaukeean Weds 'FRONT.'
nent Art Critic.
New York, Feb. 12.-Mrs. Annie Nc
ver-Brisbane of this city was married
yesterday to George F. Kerr. The
ceremony took place at st. Leo's rec
tory, the Rev Father Ducey officiating.
Mrs. Brisbane is the daughter of
James F. McIver of Utica, n. Y, and a
sister to F. F. McIver of the firm OF
Sutro Brothers, Wall street. She is
we'll known in Milwaukee, Seattle. Chi
cago, st. Paul and New York. The
ceremony was a quiet one attended
only by immediate relatives. The
bride wore blue travelling gown and
a picture hat of violet leaves and roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerr went to Atlantic
City and will be at home after April
1 at The Sloan, 40 East Thirty second
street, New York.
Mrs. Kerr was commissioner of mu-
sic to the worlds fair in Chicago and
she was special commissioner to the
Omaha exposition. She is a success
full art and music critic, writing under
the pen name of Mary Beime.
Mr.. Kerr was formerly city editor OF
the Milwaukee Journal and president
of the Milwaukee Press club. He is
now secretary and manager of the
National Tea Duty Repeal association.
He is in charge of the movement
backed by an association of wholesale
dealers to obtain the repeal of b tax
on tea. }>4iff
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
Pharmacy Board Meeting.

Milwaukee, Feb. 12.-The following
members of the state board of phar-
macy are at the Hotel Pfster: H. e.
Thompson, Marinette, who is it's pres
lent; A. F. Menges, Madison; D. A
Taylor Stevens Point; AID Henry
Schranck, Milwaukee, and E. B
Heimstreet, GAINESVILLE, the secretary
The sessions begin tomorrow morn
ing, and will be devoted to an exam
nation of candidates for licenses lie
practice pharmacy. While here Mr.
Heimstreet will also do some work
preparatory to the annual meeting OF
druggists, to be held here next Au
gust.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
Prince Henry Grieves With Roosevelt

utes after midnight.
Prince Henry was kept informed OF
the condition of President RooseVelts
son. He expressed sorrow for the
boys illness and hoped he would re-
cover. The princes first impulse was
to postpone the trip or give it up al
together. He was advised, however,
not to make this decision, but to bear
in mind that his visit was net. per-
sonal one to President Roosevelt but
to the United States, that while the
fatal ending Of young Roosevelt's i'll
ness would limit the presidents part
in the Inequalities to strictly official
basis, the remainder Of the program
might be carried OUT
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
Plaster of Paris in Flour.

Menasha, Wis, Feb. 12.-Mrs.
Joseph Smith, two. daughters and six
boarders who take their meals at the
Smith were taken violently i'll Sunday
shortly after breakfast, at which all
had partaken of buckwheat cakes.
Physicians, by the liberal use of
emetics succeeded in preventing fatal
consequences. The doctor says the i'll
ness was due to plaster of paris which
he discovered in the -four from which
the pancakes were made. The au-
thorities will investigate the case.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
WON'T GIVE UP DATE.
But Jahrmarkt People Will Aid State
Fair.

But Jahrmarkt People Will Aid State
Fair.
Milwaukee, Feb. 12.-Members of
the state board of agriculture and of
the South Side Jahrmarkt association
held a conference at the Hotel Pts
ter, at which they failed to reach an
agreement regarding the holding Of
the Jahrmarkt and the state fair on
the same dates. The officials of the
state board of agriculture maintained
that the Jahrmarkt would detract
from the attendance at the fair. They
dWeIt upon the fact that the fair had
Il hard row to hoe, and that it was
constantly faced with the danger OF a
deficit, and believed everything
should be done to obviate this dan
ger. G. J. Wilcox, a member of the
state board, went to the extent Of
asking the Jahrmarkt committee
whether it would guarantee the state
fair against any deficit. The reply
was that the Jahrmarkt association
UIt I1OC LSSl ILSClL Cd1ICu upOh W w
that, and that it proposed to hold the
market at the same time the fair was
held, and to aid in advertising The
fair.
1t is probable that as a result of
the meeting the two events will be
combined to solte extent, and that
the Jahrmarkt features may be re
moved to the state fair grounds on
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
RACING CIRCUIT
Is ARRANGED

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Secretaries of
harness horse-racing associations of
the northwest met here yesterday
and arraned dates for the coming sea-
son. The great western circuit was
renewed to include fourteen cities IN
Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wiscon-
sin and Iowa. Plans provide for
purses of $3.50, 900 and a season of
racing from June to October as fol-
lows:
June 24-27, Joliet, $4,000.
July IA, Minneapolis, $4,000.
July IA, Pekin, ILL.,, $4,000,
July S-11, st. Paul, $4,000.
July 8-11, Davenport, $4,000.
July 14-18, Detroit, (grand circuit)
$4,000
July 1925, Des Moines, $4,000.
August 1915, Freeport, $4,000.
August 1922, Galesburg, $4,000.
August 1929, Columbus Junction,
Iowa, $4,000.
September 1-6, Hamline, MINI,
$4,000.
Sept 9-12, Milwaukee, $4,000.
Sept. 1919, Indianapolis, $4,000.
Sept. 1926, Joliet, $4,000.
Sept. 29:Oct 4, Springfield, Ill.,,
10000.
R. F. Jones of Minneapolis was
chosen president of the circuit and
w. K. smollinger of Galesburg secre-
tary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17


Berlin, Feb. 12.-At the farewell
dinner last night by Emperor William
to Prince Henry, Andrew d. White,
the American ambassador, occupied a
seat on the right of his majesty, while
Chancellor Won BuelOW sat on the
emperor's left. During the entire din
ner the emperor was chatty, jolly and
interesting, and English was the only
language used. Mr.. White showed the
emperor a cablegram from Secretary
Hay saying the son of the president
was better After dinner Emperor
William, Mr.. White and the others ac-
companied the prince to the station,
the train leaving for Kiel few min
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
Four Fires at Eau Claire.

Eau Claire, Wis, Feb. 12.-There
were four fires early yesterday morn
ing. all small ones except that onild-
ing on the east side owned by 5. A.
Iund and occupied by Dolter K Relnk
as a meat market. The building ana
contents were destroyed, loss $4,000
insured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17

one day of state fair >week. There is
also some talk of the Jahrmarkt asso-
citation guaranteeing a purse for some
of tho horse races. The association
will hold a meeting next Friday at
which the situation will again De
thoroughly discussed. Another meet
ing will then be held with the state
board of agriculture at Madison On
the occasion of it's annual meeting
March 4.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
HOTEL PROPRIETOR HELD
FOR DEATH OF GUESTS

St. Louis, Feb. 12.-J. w. Gilliham
proprietor of the Empire hotel, which
burned Sunday morning. was yester.
day held responsible for the death OF
eleven persons who lost their lives
as a result of the fire. The jury says
the responsibility lay in the neglect to
furnish fire escapes and life lines
as provided for by the statutes and or
dinances.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
COLLEGIAN MAKES
NEW BOWLING RECORD

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Jack Younger,
well known college sprinter and grad
nate of the Iowa State College, made
his mark in bowling last night oy
rolling a score of 2S8. 1t is the high
est mark ever reached in competition.
The former record was 287.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17

think they can get their money by put
ting me behind the bars for year,
where can get rest, l am satisfied.
The people need not worry about the
public funds which are in the bank
They will all be restored, although it
will perhaps break the directors who
will have to make good the de-
ficiency." &
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
BID Hardwood Purchase.

Milwaukee, Feb. 12.-The Wisconsin
Lumber and Bark company Of Grand
Rapids. Mich, has purchased 2o,OOO
acres of hardwood timber near Eagle
River. Wis, for 100000. A large
f,,rnitnre factory will be erected there.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-17
Burned Schooner Located.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE schooner
which was burned to the waters edge
off Cape May was the Mary Graham,
from Norfolk to New York. The crew
is safe, having reached here late yes
terday afternoon. They were picked
up by the schooner j. c. Clifford.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-10-08

A Fayette woman suspected that
her husband was In the habit of kiss
ing the hired girl, and she resolved
to detect him in the act. Saturday
night she saw him pass quietly
into the kitchen. The hired girl was
out and the kitchen dark. The
Jealous wife took a few matches in her
hand and. hastily placing shawl
over her head, as the hired girl often
did, entered the back door and i'm
mediately she was seized and kissed
and was embraced in an ardent man
ner. With heart almost bursting,
the wife prepared to administer a
terrible rebuke to the faithless spouse,
and tearing herself away from his
fond embrace she struck match and
stood face to face with the hired man.
Salisbury, Kan, PresS-Spectator.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-10-08
The Worst Form,

Multidudes are singing the praises
of Kodol, the new discovery which is
making so many sick people we'll and
weak people strong by digesting
what they eat, by cleansing and
sweetening the stomach and by
transforming their food into the
kind of pure, rich, red blood that
makes you feel good all over. Mrs.
Cranfill, of Troy, l. t., writes "For
a number of years | was troubled
with indigestion and dyspepsia which
grew into the worst form. Finally |
was induced to use Kodol and after
using four bottles | am entirely
cured. l heartily recommend Kodol
TO all stuff 4rers from indigestion and
dyspepsia. Take dose after meals.
1t digests what you eat"
Foss & Strong, Hyde Park Slayton &
Sanders, Morrisville; NJ. J. Leach, Wolcott
F. L. Laraway, Watervle; C. P. Jones.
Johnson; E. W. Smith, North Hyde Park
Shattuck & Son, Eden.