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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05
VOLUME 45, NUMBER %
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Albert Weisenborn While in State of
Dependency Takes His Own Life.

The people of Grand Rapids were
shocked this Thursday morning at
$50 O'Clock to learn that Albert
Weisenborn had taken his own life.
1t appears that occaSionly he had
deSpondent spells and while in them
often threatened to take his own life.
This morning while still in his nighG
dress, he was in this mood, and took a
large Al calibre horse pistol and left
the bed room. His wife followed HIM
out back pleading with him not to
shoot, but in spite of her careSseS and
pleadingS he discharged the pistol the
ball entering his body in the region of
the heart passed through and lodged
into the side of the building and he
fell to the floor dead Justice W. H.
GettS, summoned jury consisting of
Messrs. Robt. Rowland. Claude
Ratelle, VIM. Kaye, w L. Lain, j.
j. Hazard, and t. G. Thompson
They repaired to the place where the
body lay and made an examination of
the body and premises. An adjourn
ment was taken until Monday morn
ing when evidence will be taken in
the case.
Those who were personally acquaint-
ed with Mr.. Weisenbom say he was
upright and Of good habits,
devoted to his wife and in every way
an exemplary citizen. His home was
in Waupaca and he came to this city
to live in 1899, when he was married
to Miss Alice Walsh who is left to
mourn his demise. His remains will
be taken to Waupaca Friday morning
for burial
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

ernment. With the power Of nomin-
ating their officials by direct vote
there will be a renewal Of the voters
confidence in his political influence. a
general revival of political interest
and public spirit.
In conclusion, it may fairly be said
then that much progress has been
made toward the desired goal OF good
municipal government 1t may be
said to be the consensus opinion of the
disinterested able worker for this
object:
"First-That all matters pertaining
to city politics and city government
should be independent OF all other
issues; should not be obScured by,
complicated with, or made secondary
to state or national affairs.
''Second-That cities should never
part possessions with their valued
franchises, but should keep all the
functions of government in their
own control.
'"Third-That to insure honest
administration there should be direct
responsibility of the official act, and to
secure this the constituents must have
the control of nominations by direct
vote at d primary election.
''It would be d serious mistake to
anticipate that all Of this is to be
attained without a. struggle. The
gray wolves will not be easily driven
off. The pack has a keen scent for
Doodle Their rayenouS appetites are
never sated. They will fight desper-
ately to maintain their hold upon
public position. Before they are finally
driven from every part OF the field,
out of every municipality. the battle
will test mems courage and faith in
the ultimate triumph of right.
But it cannot fail. The American
democracy cannot fail. This republic
Of ours, born to teach the world self
government, cannot fail. We may
tumble; we may be delayed We shall
never be driven back: we shall never
surrender. We shall ultimately
triumph"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

half Of the League He thanked the
city for the sincere welcome they had
received since they came The pur-
poses of the League were then briefly
outlined. lie showed what the
League had already accomplished and
what it hoped to dO in the future.
He thought that law would soon be
passed giving the mayors salary and
thus insure q. better administration
by allowing these officials to devote
TIER entire time 10 their Office.
When Gov. LaFollette was intro
duced he WAS enthusiastically greeted
by the audience. His address was
one OF the ableSt and Elosr eloquent
ever given in this city, and the audi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05
o the time OF going to press:

MADISON-Gov. R. VI. La, Toilette, S. G.
Sparkling, Stanley Hanks, John w. Groves,
Alfred KTouZile, r. S. Hutchins. J. Icke, O. s.
Norsman, Fl. kTouke
La CROSsE-Joseph Borchert, II. H. Harrison
Fl. Lexiurs
BERLIN wIs.-Geo Z. Heaney, C. G. starks
II. G. Trusdells.
RIPON-Irvin F. Strauss. W. s. Crowther
FON DU LAC-G. w. Watson, DR.. l. Bishop
J. NJ Gooding.
THOMAHAWK-Robt Thielrnan
MERRILL. H. Wright, F E. Mathews,
7 \ Locke.
REEDSBURG-W. 4. Wyse.
MONROE-Peter Waltz, 4. s Douglas. James
Uze.
BARABOo-Everett Evans, e. E. Brassord,
DR.. D. W. Kelly, w. G. Kirehafer.
WAUWAUTOSA-E. D. Hoyt.
FREEMONT-E FL. Steiger
OCONT0-W. H. Webster
FLYMOUTH-R. L. Sehorer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05
F. Resolution of Thanks.

We the members of the Wisconsin
league of municipalities representing
the various cities in annual convention
assembled, hereby
RESOLVE, that the thanks Of this
league due to Mayor Wheelan and
the people of Grand Rapids for the
great preparations they have made
for this convention and the manner in
which they have carried them out
We have been royalty entertained
by the generous people Of this
thriving and enterprising city and
we feel extremely grateful for the
favors and entertainment they have
shown us.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that gratitude
of the league is due Gov. LaFollette
and Mayor Rose, of Milwaukee, for
their acceptance of the invitation to
address the league and the interest
they have shown in the efforts of the
smaller cities of the state for advanc-
eel municipal government.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that to the
officers of the league, especially Pre-
sident Boyle and Secretary Sparkling,
we tender thanks for the thorough
and able manner in which they have
discharged their duties. We espec-
tally commend the good work that is
being accomplished by the "Municipa-
lity." reaching the officers of every city
as it does, and affords a valuable
means OF communication between city
oligials and ably edited as it is by
SECRETARY Sparkling, it affords much
material useful and helpful to all
municipalities.
Respectfully, submitted,
BURT WILLIAMS, Ashland.
w. A. WYsE, Reedsburg.
W. M. COPELAND, Viroqua.
Following are the officers elected:
President-Burt Williams, Ashland;
Vice president-W S. Wyse, Reeds
burg; Secretary and Treasurer-S. e.
Sparkling, Madison; Vice Presidents
Richard Williams, Darlington; H. G.
Truesdell Berlin; w. A. Coffland, vi
roqua; G. D. Hoyt, Wauwatosa; Mayor
Harding, Wankesha; Dr. L. d. Bis
hop, Fond du Lac; Fred Gross, SPARTA;
Mayor Wallrick, Shawna; Robert
Thin, Tomahawk; Mayor O'Hara.
Superior.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

The opening session of the League
took place at the opera house last
evening. The hall was crowded. and
many on this account were unable to
gain admission. Mayor Wheelan
gave the address OF welcome. He
stated the reason of the gathering
and some of the problems that every
city had TO contend with. He said
that Grand Rapids was one of the
Youngest in the League and that the
honor of entertaining the convention
was therefore doubly appreciated. In
conclusion he assured the delegates
that the city was theirs and hoped
they would come again.
President Boyle responded in be-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

DEPERE-M. J. Mack.
BARRON. ". Taylor.
SHAWANO-M. J. Wallrich.
SPARTA--Wm Fl Blyton, Fred Gross
RHINELANDER-Fred Anderdale
ASHLAND-Burt W Williams
KAUKAUNA-H Mueholland.
PORTAGE-E Vernon.
IOLA-T Z Loope, w z Parks.
AMHERST-C II King.
NECEDAH-G II Parkham.
UNITY Fl Eogt.
COLUMBUS-W c Leitch, Z Hart.
DARLINGToN-H Harvey.
MAuSTON-Wm Bockhouse, R Joslin, w
Allah
SUPERIOR-CN n O'Hare.
WESTBY-A II Dahl, Andrew Lee.
TOMAH-W Z NuZurn.
VIROQUA-w NCoffiand, r G Boyle
FOSS SIDING-Martin Foss
MARsHFIELD-A Ames, W K Ramps
MENASHA-Geo Banta.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05
Granqer-RozeIIe NuptiaIs.

Miss Mary Ann Granger, the oldest
daughter of Mrs. Jane e. Granger and
Archie Rozelle, both of this city were
united in the holy bonds of matrimOnv
Monday June the End, Rev. w. A.
Peterson officiating. The ceremony
was performed at the home of the
brides parents and only the immediate
relatives and a few friends were pre-
sent to witness the ceremony. A
wedding supper was served. The
tables were beautifully decorated with
lilies, carnations and other flowers.
Miss Bertha Rozelle acted as brides
maid and Will Granger acted as
groomSman. The newly married
couple will make their home with his
mother who resides in the second
ward. They have the best wishes of
their friends for a long and happy life.
They will be at home to their friends
after july 1St.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05
THEY DISCUSS PROBLEMS
The Program Of the Municipal League This
Morning and Afternoon Consists of a
Number Of important Speeches
and Discussions.
MAYOR ROSE WILL SPEAK TONIGHT
The Meeting of League a Success in Every
way. Many Prominent men in
attendance.

Today session of the Municipal League devoted princpy
the reading and discussion of papers vital problems
At $50 O'Clock this morning the delegates inspected the
system Of city About 10 O'Clock the delegates friends
assembled at the opera house listen the program that
been prepared All the papers showed that the speakers had
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. August Bankert,
residents of the west side, have the
sympathy of the community in the
loss of their son Irving who passed
away Friday May Both, and would
have been six years Of age the 22nd
day of the coming August, of pneu-
monia after a Short illness. The
funeral service was held Monday fore
noon at the Catholic church Father
Van RaSSmalen officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05
The City in Holiday Attire Receives the Del
egates to the Sixth Annual Conference
of the League Of Wisconsin
icipaIites.
GOV. R. M. LA FOLLETTE'S ADDRESS
The Opening Session is we'll Attended by an
Enthusiastic Audience.-Addresse by
Mayor w. E. Wheelan and Mayor
l.. G. Boyle.

The sixth annual conference of the League of Wisconsin
municipalities began city yesterday When the league met
last Vroqua large number of cities offered to entertain
the convention this year GRAND Rapids primarily selected
its central location and good railroad facilities 1t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

The auction at ]. r. Chapmans
jewelry store is well attended and
the people are buying articles that he
has in stock at nearly their own price.
Parties wishing anything in his line
ought to attend the sale as soon as
possible, since he hopes to close the
sale of all articles, including fixtures
this week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

w. D. Jameson and Miss Ethel
Boyce of Wautoma. were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. BOyce who reside
on the west side over Sunday. 1t was
their first visit in Grand Rapids and
they were favorably impressed with
the CITY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

Next Sunday morning there will be
communion and reception of new
members at the First Congregational
Church. The Pastor will give an
address on the Relation of the Chris
tian church to National life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

James Hamilton is at Plainfield
and Wautoma this week on business
for the Grand Rapids Brick Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

E. A. Keleen, District Atty. of
| Wautoma was in the city Tuesday
and transacted business at the court
l hnucn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-06-05

Atty Geo. H. Metcalfe of Sun
Prairie, Dane Co., is in the city look
ing over the field in view Of locating,
providing he can secure suitable office
rooms
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Fights Yesterday.

The sultriness of the weather yester-
day had the effect of stirring up the
fighting blood of a number of Alexan-
drians and several scraps resulted. A
row occurred about four O'Clock yester-
day evening on the northeast corner of
Pitt and GibbOn streets among some ne
groes and the quiet of that section Of the
town was disturbed for some time.
In the same neighborhood about two
O'Clock this morning colored man UNI
dertook to whip his wife and her screams
of murder, police, etc, aroused all the
nearby residents. A warrant was sworn
out against the man and be was taken
before the Mayor this morning and
fined so.
A cobblestone battle took place be-
tween two white men in the southwest
ern part of the city yesterday evening,
but neither eOmbatant suffered any dam
age. They were arrested, and this morn
ing one was fined IS and the other dis
missed
Another fight occurred on Gibbon
street. between Fairfax and Royal, yes
terday evening, during which young
man is said to have knocked out an elder
" man. Trouble occurred in the same
house a few weeks ago which was venti'
lated in the Mayors Office. The police
are making an investigation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Personal.

Mr.. Frank T. Lee, who has been
spending some time in Winchester, has
gone to the Massanutten Springs.
Mr.. John S. Fowler, clerk of the
United States Court, will leave tomorrow
for Kingston, n. Y, where he will spend
his vacation.
Miss Mary Curtis Lee is a guest at the At
lantic, at Narragansett Pier.
Mrs w. II. Bacon is very sick at her home
on King street.
Miss Lucy Douglas has returned from a
pleasant visit to Lecsburg.
Misses Helen and IIilda Shriver and Nora
Myer, Of Baltimore, are visiting Miss Mamie
Jones at her home on Prince street.
Dr. and Mrs. W. II. Purvis have returned
from trip to Boston and other points in
Massachusetts
Mr.. r. NJ. Green and family, who have been
visiting at Virginia Beach, returned home
this morning.
Misses Susie and Mittie Herbert returned
home today from Virginia Beach where they
have been visiting for several weeks
Mr.. J. Wolf has gone to the Hot Spring OF
Virginia.
Misses Eta Travers and Lera Posey left
yesterday for Colonial Beach, where they will
spend a week.
Mr.. Mcmahon left this city last night fore
visit to his wife and child in New York.
They will stay in that city week and then
on Ia Rufialo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Fight With a Negro Prisoner.

Charles Watson, colored thirty years OF
age, who is confined in the police station
on bread and water diet on the charge of
refusing to work on the chain gang, yes
terday morning made daring
attempt to escape. About 10 o'clock
he raped on the door Of his
cell and requested Lieutenant Smith,
who was alone at the station, to let him
out for moment. This the Lieutenant
did. and afterward the negro refused to
return to the cell. The lieutenant tried
to induce the man to go back peacefully.
He, however, made lunge at the officer
with a large iron ball, which was
chined to his leg with long chain. The
lieutenant lodged the ball. The lieuten-
ant let the prisoner get to the street as
the corridor is so narrow that is bad
place for tussle. When the negro got
10 the street the lieutenant followed him,
and with few well-drected blows with
q heavy baton partially subdued him.
In the meantime Mr.. Walter Newton
and other citizens came to his assistance,
and in a few minutes the Obstreperous
prisoner consented to go back to his cell.
The lieutenant struck the negro on the
head and he bled profusely. Watson
came here from the country and was
some time ago arrested by Policeman
Travers on the charge of shooting at
another negro. Before he would submit
tOarrest Policeman TraYers was compelled
to shoot at him. Watson was brought be-
fore the Mayor this morning who ordered
him to be taken 10 Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Homer TO be Held.

Company L, 10th Virginia regiment,
of Fredericksburg, which was ordered by
Governor Montague to come to this city
and take charge of the negro, John
Homer. charged with criminally assault
ing Miss Susie Costenbader, in West
moreIand county about month ago, ar
rived here today about one O'Clock and
marched at once to Armory Hall where
they were quartered. Capt. NJ. b. Rowe
was in command and had about so men
under him. This action was deemed
necessary by the Governor on account OF
the bitter feeling against the negro and
the soldiers are to protect him during
the trial and after the verdict has been
pronounced. Homer, or Lomax as he
is called by the Westmoreland people,
was to have been taken to the steamer
Harry Randall and, guarded by the
soldiers would have left here
about halfpast four this evening
for Montross where he is to be placed on
trial. Some of the soldiers re-
ported that the feeling against Homer
had not died out in Westmoreland and
that the general opinion was that he
would receive the full penalty for his
crime.
Homer, however, was not taken to
Westmoreland today, on account o. un-
certainty in some provis ons of the new
constitution in regud t. juries, and will
be held here subject to orders. The
Fredericksburg soidlers will return home
this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Dismissed with an AdmOnitiOn.

Seven boys, residents of the south
eastern part OF the city, were before Mayor
Simpson this morning ON complaint of n
resident of south Fairfax street, who
charged them with partially demolish-
ing his orchard by pulling green pears,
damaging the trees and treatling down
the flowers in the garden. The Mayor,
after listening to the testimony, dis-
missed the accused with the admonition
that were they guilty of repetition OF
such acts he would impose the penalty
prescribed by law. He further said that
it was his purpose to protect taxpayers
and put a stop to the predatory acts OF
boys whose wont it is to deface property
and annoy other people. Two boys who
had been guilty of disOrderly conduct at
the upper end of King street had their
case disposed of in a similar manner.
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Deaths and Funerals.


Mr.. William II. Cookson died yester-
day morning at his home at New Alex
andria, south of this city. lie was
sixty-six years of age, and is survived
by a daughter. Mr.. Cookson was a ma
tive of Homesdale, Pa, and during the
civil war served in the federal army.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon.
Mrs. Addie browns, wife of Mr..
Richard browns, died last night al her
home, S13 Oronoco street She had
been a sufferer from acute Bright :
disease. The deceased leaves eight
children. She was 40 years old.
An infant child of Mr.. Edward
Monroe died yesterday afternoon at its
parents residence, northwest corner of
st. Asaph and Gibbon streets.
The funeral of Mrs. Marian Pollard,
who died last Saturday afternoon, will
take place at 5 O'Clock this afternoon,
from the residence of her son, Mr.. Frank
J. Pollard. Rev. j. T. Stump, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, will
ofliciate, and the interment will be in the
Methodist Protestant cemetery. The
pallbearers will be Messrs. {. q. Len
non. G.. NJ. Lennon, J. p. Hussey, I.
A. Hulfsh, f. d. Pollard and ". I.
Pollard.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Monroe,
who died Friday afternoon, took place
at 10 clock this morning from the re-
sidence of her daughter, Mrs. r. l..
Garrett, sos north Washington street.
Rev. J. p. Stump, of the NJ. E. Oh urch
South. officiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Must Tan the Sewer.

Mayor Simpson this morning ordered
Lieutenant Smith to notify all occupants
of houses on King street who have not
connected with the sewer to do so at
once, according to the provisions of an
ordinance recently passed by the City
Council. BY the terms of the law nc
water save rain water will in future be
allowed to run from houses into the
street. The contractors for the new
paving will be seriously Inconvenience
in their work until the connections are
made. The Mayor will give the de-
linquents until next Friday to comply
with the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Telegraph Operator Robbed.

J. J. Conley, who lives at 1909 Duke
street, and who is a telegraph operator
Mt Waterloo, in the county, has reported
TO the police that on last Friday night,
shortly past midnight, two unknown
white men entered the telegraph office
where he works and held him up at the
no;nt of a revolver and robbed him OF
SIS al he possessed. One of the men is
described as being of slender build,
about 5 feet IL inches tall, and wore
lark ragged clothes, dark shirt and derby
hat The other is said to have been
about . feet 7 inches, slender build, and
wore a dark shirt and SLOUGH hat. 1t is
.snnposed that the men were tramps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Suicide of a Former Resident.

Mrs. Cora Valinda Cox, of Geisboro,
opposite the Washington arsenal, shot
and killed herself yesterday evening,
because her husband purchased Il suit
of clothes, when, in accordance with 4
mutual compact, it was her turn to
have new raiment. Her husband,
Irving b. Cox, was tempted to kill
himself when he discovered her dead
body, but subsequently changed his
mind and threw the pistol into the
river. Three months or so ago the
husband secured employment as driver
of a meat wagon for butcher in this
city. At one time the family occupied
part of a house ON Prince street. near
Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Fell From a Train.

William Shaw, of Baltimore, is a
patient at the Emergency Hospital, Wash
ington suffering from serious fracture Of
theright ankle. He was on his way from
Baltimore to this city on passenger train
and when near here he was accidentally
thrown from one of the coach platforms
as the train was moving slowly past a
point where repairs were in progress.
He was picked up and at Alexandria was
placed aboard one of the electric trains
on the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railway and taken to
Washington. The patient is forty years
old. He will be able to return to his
home in a few days on crutches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Police Court Notes.

A white man who was charged with
being drunk on the streets was fined 50
in the Police Court this morning.
Two white men who were arrested
for indulging in stone battle were placed
in the dock. The aggressor was fined
So and the other dismissed.
Ferdinand Patton was sent to the
work house for 20 days under the
yagrant act.
Charles Cash, cOlored, charged with
assaulting his wife, was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-28
Bit the Conductor.

Trouble occurred on an electric train
which left Washington for this city at 4
o'clock Saturday evening, a colored
woman refused to occupy the seat the
conductor selected for her and finally as
saulted the official, biting him severely,
1t was the intention of the conductor to
have his assailant arrested when the
train reached Alexandria, but the wo-
man left the cars at Addison station
and escaped.