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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-16
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presents them one at a time In front
OF the opening OF the barrel. As each
cartridge Is placed in position back
irg block drops into place behind II.
With nring pin ready to explode tho
shell as soon as the trigger is pulled.
The carrier is controlled by coiled
spring. which is wound when the
magazine Is filled, ard upon the dis
charge OF each shell It's carrier drops
out OF position at the rear OF the bar
rel. allowing the whole set OF carriers
TO rotate and bring the next shell into
place.
Benjamin F. Perry Of Grand juno
ton. Col. is the inventor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-16
Apparatus tor Testlna Exes.

'FF"F "F"7 w 't~tF'lT tJC3s
To the lay mind the machine shown
In the illustration may resemble
sausage stufrer, but the inventor prob
ably had no such thought in his mind
when he designed II to aid him in
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
BUILD STATE STREET BRIDGE
Council Takes Up Project Voted al Special
Election Two Years Ago.

Action will shortly be taken by the
city to proceed with the construction of
the bridge crossing the river at State
and Center streets which was authorized
by the vote at the special election held
two years ago. Since that time nothing
has been accomplished and at the meet
ing of the Council Monday evening the
matter WAS discussed and the commit
tees ordered to investigate with IL view
to immediate action The bridge will
span the river at the foot of State street
and will open direct route into the
city from the West and will be of great
convenience to employees of the Good
rich and Dry Dock Go. and the Seating
Company.
Nothing of Importance came before
the meeting of the Council Monday ex-
cept routine business Walter Bahr SO
cured the contracts for sewers costing
nearly $4,000
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
NEW DANGER TO SHORE ROAD
Immediate Action Must Be Taken TO Pro-
vide Protection There

Immeuate action must be taken to
afford protection at the Little Mnnito.
woo and city officials and others whose
property interests are located there are
now investigating the best methods of
procedure The delay which will be
required in completing the work Of con-
structing the pier for which PEI mission
has been granted by the government
will be too long time. Another cave
in of the bank has occurred and the sit
uation is critical. demandingsome move
ut once. Thomas Higgins, president Of
the Traction Company, and city auth
critics will make an effort to provide
temporary means of protecting the ro,ul
pelding the completion Of the contract
for the pier on which the Keith Com.
pany will engage M soon M material IL
secured The town of Manitowoc will
also assist in the work to be done at
this time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
PLAN FOR BIG PUMPKIN SHOW
Fair Association Officers AT Work on
Best Program in Years.

Officers of the Manitowoc County In
dustrial Association have completed the
work of soliciting special premiums
that will We awarded at the coming
Fair in September and the list this
Year is larger and offers more valuable
awards than in any previous year.
The plans entertained for the Fair this
year will Il carried out, make the show
the best in the history of the Association.
Work on the premium list is under way
and 1000 copies, the largest number ever
issued, will be distributed. Special
effort is being directed this year TO the
speed department and with purses
agsregating $1,000, the races should be
the best. Manitowoc county people
should take pride in the Fair and lend
their individual efforts to make it a
success.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
FOUNDED FIFTY YEARS AGO
Lutherans AT liberty COmmemOrated
Golden Jubilee Sunday

Sunday was the fiftieth anniversary of
the founding of the German Lutheran
church in Liberty and the event was
made much of by the congregation OF
the church and the community in
general, it being estimated that fully
300 people attended the services in
commemoration. The services of the
day were conducted by Rev. Zarwell, a
former pastor in charge, assisted by
Rev Wertz, resident pastor and Rev.
Doehler of the Two Rivers church. In
the congregation of the day were MIR.
and Mrs. Frederick Hacker, two of the
original members of the church at it's
first founding, who have been active
workers in the congregation for the en-
tire half century 1t was n great day
for the Lutherans Of the county, especi-
ally at Liberty.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
TALK CITY SCHOOL AFFAIRS.
District Meetings Held Throughout City
Monday Caused Little Excitement.

School District meetings In the city
were held Monday evening and were
we'll attended. Some interest was man
lfested in the proposed consolidation but
in only ope district was action taken,
the Seventh district meeting, by rising
vote expressin- favor of the plan Of uni
fication At the First district resolu.
tion on the question WAS refused consid.
Grafton because the attendance did not
warrant an expression for the district.
In the election of treasurer for the dis
trict, Thomas Torrison was reelected n
succeed himself. Reports made to tie
meeting recommended the securing of
additional school room and the Board
was authorized to proceed. A tax of
$17, $50 was voted for maintenance OF
the school for the year. The meeting
WAS chiefly devoted to routine business.
In the Second district Emil Teitgen WAS
elected treasurer for the year. The free
text book system was continued. The
auditing committee elected consists OF
Isaac Cratic, Joseph Biegel and A.
Guttman. 1t was estimated by report
of the officers that $13, 500 vii! be need
ed for the school the coming year and
e. 600 will be raised by taxation. The
meeting in the Seventh district brought
out heated discussion on the Central
High School question and the outcome
WAS an endorsement Of the plan by a
rising vote. The district will raise
SIT GOO for school purposes the coming
year. Chas Schuetze was elected II di-
rector after u contest. Joint district
Four elected Henry Levenhagen as
treasurer of the board and fixed a salary
of 500 per annnm for the work.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09

trous mishaps befell David Schurr, re-
siding north Of the city. The prema-
ture discharge Of toy cannon seriously
burned the boy about the face and
hands and there is considerable danger
from the wounds. Another victim of
the cannon is John Glysch a south side
lad, who had his eyes filed with powder
and was badly burned by the discharge
1t is thought that the sight can be saved
although at the present time this has
not been determined to certainty.
Paul Andraseck resident of the Hill,
may lose two fingers of the right hand
from the injury inflicted by cannon
cracker which exploded in his hand.
12-year old Willie Weir was severely
burned by the discharge Of fire cracker
in his face and little Helen Schweitzer
had her eve injured by Il piece of burn
ing cracker. Albert Albrecht, residing
five miles north OF the city, was injured
by having his face filled with powder
IIOul TIC CA pIOSipu Va - CtiHou'
Property loss and damage was light.
The roof of the Boiler Works plant was
somewhat damaged by al explosion i'll
the building, but the repairs cost but q
small sum. A plate glass window in
the store Of Charles F. Fechter was shat
tered by sky rocket which passed
through i. when large quantity of fire
works was set on fire by accident on
South Eighth street.
One Of the pretty displays of fireworks
in the evening was that provided by
Ex- Mayor William Rahr on the Lake
front at the foot of Marshall street.
The display continued two hours and
included all the late novelties in fire.
works. A large crowd was entertained.
Numerous small displays were provided
in all parts o. the city.
In all Manitowoc had fitting and
interesting celebration of the Glorious
Fourth and one that was particularly
fortunate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
NOW TALK OF ANOTHER ROUTE
NumerousIy Mentioned Interurban Project
Discussed for This Section OF State.

Articles of organization have been
filed for the Fond du Lac and North
Western Railway Company. proposing
to construct and operate an electric in
ter-urban between Fond du Lac and
ManitOwoc, via Chiffon, Eaton,
Liberty. Cato and Manitowoc Rapids.
The line is also to branch to Appleton
and connect Kaukauna with that city.
The Company is capitalized ut $40, 600,
the iucorporltors being w II. Phillips,
w. H. Wilson. Franklin Phillips, j. f.
McMullen and F. II. Sweet Fond du
Lac and Chiffon men. This is the
second interurban project proposed for
Manitowoc and Fond du Lac within the
past few weeks, both OF which are said
to he backed by sufficient capital to
consummate 1t Is not probable that the
lines will materialize for two or thrt 9
years to come, although an interurban
connecting Manitowoc with the cities of
Oshkosh, Fond du Lac. and Kaukauna
is certain to come in time A third
interurban project talked of is one be-
tween Sheboygan and Manitowoc.
This is perhaps most likely of early
realization than the others
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
FORMER RESIDENTS MARRY
Cards Announce Wedding in Milwaukee of
Interest Here.

Cards have been rec"iv, Il in the city
announcing the marriage ut Milwaukee
of Mrs. Lucia Gcrlarh and Rudolph
Wittmann both former we'll known
residents here. The marriage WAS cele-
brated Wednesday, July and the
couple are now on n tour of the East.
They will return to make their home in
Milwaukee September 1. Both bride
and groom are we'll known here and
have wide circle Of friends to whom
the announcement of the marriage
comes as II surprise. Mrs. Whitman is a
sister of Mrs. &. w. Fechter and has
frequently visited in the city. Mr.
Whitman was for many years II resident
of Nanitowoc and engaged as n travel
ing salesman. OF late years he ha
made Milwaukee his home
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
WORK IS NOW UNDER WAY
Commission Appointed to Change judicial
Circuits Of the State.

Commissioners appointed by the
governor In accordance with Nh act OF
the recent legislature will soon begin
the work Of re-. .apportioning the judicial
districts Of the state This work hAs
long been deemed necessary. especially
~ to the Fourth district presided over
by Judge Kirwan. Of this city, which
includes Mapitowoc, Sheboygan. Fond
du Lac and Kewaunes counties and Il
the largest In the state. 1t IL expected
that the commission will recommsud sr
entire re- -apportionment OF the stats and
that the next legislature will completl
the work. Lyman Barnes. of Appleton
IL the member OK the commission from
this section of the state
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Schooner Has Narrow Escape

A serious marine disaster came near
to happening this morning. The schoon'
or Belle Mitchell was all but beached at
the South pier. The schooner has been
outside the barbor for two days past and
was preparing TO depart. The sails had
been set and sudden change of the
wind changed the course Of the vessel
and the crew had hard work to save the
schooner from going ashore,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
To Inspect State Camp.

Though stated positively that no
government camp will be established at
Camp Douglas. the congressional COM
mittee to select tho site for the proposed
camp will visit and inspect Douglas
July 10. The committee will inspect
the grounds there with view OF select.
ing the place ~ one OF the sites for the
instruction Of regular soldiers and the
national guard. 1t Is reported that
sufficient land cannot be secured Ia the
State Tor u government camp. Local
militismen are much interested in the
project and would be grStified with the
selection OF Douglas
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
TO WE'D AT AN EARLY DATE
Two Happy Matrimonial Events Celebrated
Early Next Week.

Two happy matrimonial events are
dated for early next week, the marriage
Of Miss Sadie ushren, of this city and
Pstrick A, Bennett, Of sheboygan being
celebrated Tuesday, July H. Miss
Laughren Is one of the we'll known
young ladies of the city who has wide
circle of friends to wish her happiness.
Mr.. Bennett is an employee of the G. &
N. w. R'y, c.. at Sheboygan. Miss
Clara Altman and j. A. Book will wed
Monday. Both are we'll and fayorably
known. Mr. Book Is associated in the
management of the schools of the Wis
consin Business College in this city and
at Sheboygan. Both couple will reside
at Sheboygan.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Off For Trip to Europe.

Fred Gerpheide aud John Schriehart,
of this city, aud Henry SimoniI, of Two
Rivers, left on lhe carferry Pere Mar
quotte Tuesday evening for New York
and will set slil for Europe for three
months tour. On their departure the
Concordia Singing Society gave the
travellers serenadc aboard the boat
The trio will proceed to Germany and
will travel in company through Switzer.
lanI, Germany and France. Each will
visit his native home. They will bt
absent three months.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
HARD FALL FROM SCAFFOLD
William Schuette, Town Of Newton, Was
Severely Injured.

William Schuette. carpenter. town
OF Newton. took bad fall from six
teen foot scaffold on which hs was III
work yesterday and suffered severe
though not fatal injuries. In falling
Srhnette struck on his face aud deep
cash WAS cut In his lower lip and the
entire face WAS terribly bruised He Wal
rendered unconcious by the fall and fo,
. time 1t wss feared that he had sus
tained fatal Internal injuries. Dr.
Luhnann is the attending physician
Schuette will recover
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Death From Little Wound

Blood poisoning developing from a
small wound on the foot caused the
death Of Thomas Skarivan. u we'll known
resident Of the county whose home Ii
north Of the city. Sksrivsn suffered
the injury three weeks ago but did no,
consider II serious. Death occurred
Friday. Decedeat was SO years Of age
and had resided In the county nearly sl
his life A wife and family survive
him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
CELEBRATES SILVER JUBILEE
Rev. MachmuelIer Observes 18th Ami.
versafy Of Ordination.

Services In honor OF the twenty -fifth
anniversary Of the ordination Of Rev.
Karl Machmueller In charge Of tie
German Lutheran church OF this CITY
were held Tuesday evening at the
church and the occa- ion was most i'm
pressive and interesting. Rev. Breusr
Of Eader. Neb., who officiated In or.
daining service for Rev Machmueller
25 years ago made the principal address
Of the evening and Rev. Kaiser gave
the service In behalf of tho District Con
ference. The Lutheran Band furnished
the music for the evening. The Con
ference presented a handsome Bible to
Rev. Machmueller and the local congre.
cation tendsrsd \ ten volume set OF
Luther's works as \ mark Of esteem aud
affection for the pastor. At the con.
clusion Of the Sol vices luncheon Wal
served by the ladies Of the church at
the school rooms. e,
During the pastorate Of Rev, Mach.
mueller the Lutheran church has enjoy
cd wonderful growth and now has
the largest congregation In the city,
Rev. Machmueller Is deservedly popular
not alone with members Of tho church
but throughout the community and the
wish will be e. neral that he will be
spared to observe the golden jubilee OF
his calling
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Entertain At Country Home

A large party OF friends enjoyed the
hospitality Of Mr.. and Mrs. Christian
Guetschon vt their pleasant country
home In Newton Tuesday evening, the
occasion being tha twentieth annivsr-
sary Of the marriage OF tbs worthy
couple. The evening proved most
pleasant one, spent in feasting and mer-
~ making Mr.. and Mrs. Guetschon
are among Newton's most highly respsc.
ted residents and have the hearty con
grstulations OF friends on their long and
happy welded life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
The Misses Marie and Agnes Mulhol

The Misses Marie and Agnes Mulhol.
aud joined y party OF teachers ut Mil.
waukee, Saturday, who are taking II
pleasure trip in the Elst in II special
car. The ladies spent Sunday ut Mia.
CARA Falls from where they left Tor
Boston, Mass The visit will be OF
two months duration and during the
trip the Misses Mulholland will visit
friends in New York.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
GROW ANXIOUS
OVER DELAY
Mishkot People Want Dehaite
Statement as to Extension
of Car Lines.
FRANCHISE RUNS FOR But SHORT TIME
MurmSrs that Grant May Be Recalled Ua.
less Move TO Extend Is Sooa Made-
Company Cannot Secure Matesid

Mishicot people are growing anxious
over the delay in the starting Of work
on the extension OF the intsrurbAn
lines OF the Manitowoc & Northern
Traction Company north from Two
Rivers and ths murmurs OF dissstisfsc.
ton have reached the ears Of officials
Of the line. 1t was confidently sxpsc-
ted that the extension would be under
way early in the present year. but
nothing has been done at this time
The franchise granted to the Company
by the village Of Mishicot was for .
limited period and will expire In . few
months. This fact IL being suggestive.
~ set forth In the character OF . covert
threat that unless some definite inform.
alton Ia forthcoming. ths Franchise
may bs refused renewal.
Inability to secure the material for the
extension has been given by Traction
Company officials ~ the cause Of the de-
lay In starting the work. According to
the statement Of Thomas Higgins. prssi
dent Of the Company the price Of ma
terial has advanced during the past year
to figures almost prohibitivs for the
construction OF the lines, and Il II In
possible to secure shipment. In visu Of
these conditions the company cannot
engage In tho work. At Milwaukee re-
Gently. Mr.. Higgins gave out IN later
view In which he stated that the Ccx.
pany would begin the constructors of
the Mishicott extension ~ soon - con.
ditions wsrs favorable and material
could be secured. With this the North
must be satisfisd Another thing that
may have entered into the considesa-
tion and caused delay on the part Of the
Company. 10 the trouble which inter
urban lines In other sections of the stats
have encountered over the law rsgulst.
ing the rights Of the electric roads to
carry freight. A case involving the
question IL now pending before the Su-
preme Court and decision IL expected
WItulu - tiul0 t3uoubu buV S0ubS
hold adversely to the intsrurbsu =
freight carrier. 1t would mean . heavy
loss to the local company ~ the puTposs
IL to engage In that line. While Il 70
not probable that . decision In this
would interfere with the construction
OF the Mishicot line, 1t might delsy It
for au indefinite time.
The original intention Of the CON-
psny to build to Mishicot has not been
altered aud II negotiations now under
way arc successful In giving the Com
psny supply Of material, work win b.
pushed this Fall. It 10 improbable
that sE attempt will be made to extend
the line north from MishicOt for year.
unless the conditions should be greatly
changed to favor the CompSny. 4r.
Higgins expresses great confidence In
the success Of line to Mishicot N b de-
sirous that the work be started.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
LEADER STATE G. A. R. DEAD
Col. {. y. Gray Well Known to Military
Circles Here. Passes Away.

Col. Il. B GRAY, one Of the most wide
ly known figures OF the Wisconsin mill
tary and q. A. r, circles, is dead at
Milwaukee, aged 79 Col Gray was
well known to local G. A. r. men and
at the time of the Civil war WAS princi
pal of the city schools ut Sheboygan. H.
served throughout the war with the
Fourth Wis. Inf, Go. G Col. Gray has
been honored by the &. A, r. and wa'
Commander OF the Wisconsin depart
ment from 1897 to 1893.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Death OF Another Pioneer

Death claimed another pioneer resi-
dent Of the County Monday In the per
son of Fred Behrens, whose demise oc
cure ut his home north of tho city.
Decedent WAS 81 years Of age and had
resided here since his youth. A widow
and eight children survive to mourn his
demise The funeral look place Wed
nesday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Died In New Home,

FerdinanI Strupp, former well
known resident of Newton, this county
is dead Mt Athens, this state. The de
mise was very sudden and n shock tc
relatives and friends here. Mr. StrupI
was so years of age and was widely
known throughout the county The
burial will take place ut Athens.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09

The contract for putting in abont 1000
feet Of sand tight lining to Two Rivers
harbor piers was awarded by tho gov
ernment to John Franklin of Mnneapo-
lis. A carload of tools and n pile driv-
ing outfit arrived there last Friday in
charge of David Cierier who is TO super
intend the work for Mr.. Franklin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Bakers 5 Dozen Quit Business.

Manitowoc will have u few less sa-
looms this year. The time for filing ap-
plication for license expired July and
but 72 Of the IS dealers now engaged in
the business renewed their grants
Manitowoc has larger number of sa-
looms to the population than any city of
the state
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Go To EndeavOr Meetiag

Miss Laura Grosstsuck aud Miss
Grace 6oldie are enrouts to Duuysr.
Col. Rs delegates to tho national convep-
ton OF the Christian Endssvor society
Of the Presbyterian church. The ladies
will also visit other cities Of West
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09

improvements are being made Mt the
factory of A. NJ Richter & Sons. A
large engine and boiler Is being placed
in the plant to increase the capacity
aud meet the depQnds of enlarged busi-
ness. The Richter Sons are making
larger shipments than ever before in
the history of the factory.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Band Concerts In The Parks

Arrangements have been completed
for u series Of ten band concerts to be
given in the city parks during the Sum
mer, the first concert taking place Mt
Union Park this evening. 1t is prob
able that the concerts in Washington
park will be given Oh Sunday after
moons. Business men OF the city have
raised fund for ten concerts.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Pope Leo is on Death Bed.

Pope Leo XIII, head of the Roman
Catholic church, is dying at Rome, his
demise having been hourly expected
since Sunday. Late dispatches say the
aged pontif il still alive but il failing
fast Pope Leo is "a years OF age and
has occupied the see for twenty five
years
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Leaves City Schools Here

Prof. John Karnopp n member of
the faculty Of the the First Ward High
school, has resigned and will 90 to
Wild Rose, this state to continue work
in the educational field The successor
of Prof Karnopp has not been named
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09
Excursion Rates to MOnOnn Lake As.
senibiy at rladison, Wis,

Vin the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at reduced ratcs
July 81 and 22. limited to return until
August 7, inclusive. Other dates OF
sale on certificate plan. Apply to agents
Chicago Il North Western Ry. ct
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-07-09

l.. j. Nash. Mrs J. S Anderson and
Mrs. Ella Rahr have been appointed
members of the City Library board for
u term of three years. The appoint.
ments date from July |.