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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
ARTHUR SHERMAN IS
DECLARED TO BE SANE.
BOY WHO SHOT HIS EMPLOYER ON
AUGUST 81 AT SUPERIOR MUST
STAND TRIAL.
jury Stays Out Nearly Three Days Be-
fore an Agreement-Same Jurors
Will Sit in Murder Trial.

Superior, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Special.1 J.
Arthur Sherman, aged Is, was not in
sane when he shot H. c. Gilbert on Au-
gust 81 and he will stand trial for muir
der, according to the verdict rendered by
the jury today, after a session of three
days, lacking about three hours.
The jury broke the record in this coun-
ty for hanging before getting a verdict.
The jury asked the court if the same
jurors would sit in the murder trial if
the boy was found sane, and was in
formed that they would. 1t is claimed
that but for that fact an agreement
would never have been reached.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
HUNTING DEAD MANS FORTUNE.
Relatives of Matthias Ipendorf Visit Ra-
cine Banks Inquiring for $1,000.

Racine, Wis, Oct 16.-[special. i
Relatives of Matthias Ipendorf, who
dropped dead on the street of Racine
October 8, are visiting the banks of the
city in an effort to find if he had any
money on deposit as they are Of the be-
lief that he had about $4,000 in money,
mortgages and securities. His friends
are Of the belief that he had accumulated
large sum of money and deposited it in
the banks either in this city or in Mil
waukee or that he has hidden it some
where about his home. No trace has
been found yet Of any of the money.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
CASHIER AND MONEY GONE
Tells Wife He Suffered from Blackmail
for Twelve Years.

Mapleton, Mimi, Oct. 2O.-Alfred A.
Buck, cashier Of the Mapleton State
bank, has disappeared, leaving letter
i'll which he. confesses that he is a de-
faulter to the amount of $18,7OO. Before
leaving Buck confessed to his wife that
for twelve years he had been blackmailed
by a Chicago family In that time he
said he had paid the Chicago family $31,-
900. Buck told his wife that twelve
years ago he was made the victim of the
Chicago family and fooGshly paid the
money demanded though not legally or
morally bound to do so.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
KEG OF PAINT EXPLODES.
La Crosse Man Seriously Injured as Re-
suit of Putting Lighted Match in
Buup

La Crosse, Wis, Oct. 2O.-[special. J.
The peculiar explosion Of key Of paint
resulted in serious injuries to ]. B. Turn
bull Of this city. Mr.. Turnbull had the
lzeg in q dark corner. and wishing to see
how much remained Of it. took the cork
look inside. The terrific explosion fol-
lowed, hurting him several feet and bad
" burning him about the face and hands,
The physicians think they can save his
eyesight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
IN LOOKUP WHEN MOTHER DIES.
Sad News Reported to Blanchardville
Man in GAINESVILLE Jail.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Oct 16.-[Special. J.
When Charles Drew, who is held in the
city lookup for drunkenness, awoke this
morning, message was handed him
stating that his mother had died during
the night. Drew is from Blanchardville
and efforts are being made to liberate
him that he may return home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
WEALTHY UNCLE RESCUES GIRL.
Alleged Violation of Contract Labor Law
Discovered at Ianac1;1lo

GAINESVILLE, Wis. Oct. 16-Laura Rus
tad handsome girl who came to this
country q month ago from Norway to
work on the farm Of Karl Hanson, near
Emerald Grove, at So week, her wages
to apply on ILL for $50 passage money
advanced through agents, was rescued
by a wealthy uncle, A. J. Rustad Of
Morehead, MINI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
BYRON B. BLAKE IS DEAD.
Racine Millionaire Passes Away at
st. Mary's Hospital.
ORGANIZED KNITTING CO..
Was Familiar Figure in Belle City, High
Officer of Elks and Was
Popular.

Racine, Wis, Oct. 16.-[Special. by
ron B. Blake died this morning of par
alysis at st. Mary's hospital. He had
been in the hospital for fourteen weeks.
Mr.. Blake was the oldest son CT Luz
cius s. Blake, one Of the founders Of the
city Of Racine, who at his death left
fortune of over 100000 to his three chill
dren, B. B. and A. J. Blake and Mrs
Sands NJ. Hart
B. B. Blake was born in Racine in
1S47 and after graduating from the Ra-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
!MANITOWOC CITIZEN DEAD
Short Time After Returning
from His Fathers Funeral.

Manitowoc, Wis, Oct. 19-[Special]
F. w. Shattham, well-known resident
nj the city, died Saturday, only short
aime after his return from New York,
where he had been called to attend the
burial of his father. He was 40 years
of age and had been employed as travel
ing salesman for Zimmerman Brothers
N Milwaukee. The funeral takes place
|1amorroW
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Ex-FOoTBALL MAN MARRIEs.
John R. Richards, Formerly on Wisconsin
Team, Takes a Wife.

Racine, Wis, Oct. Especial. I
Cards announcing the marriage of John
r. Richards to Miss Mabel Wilson at
Dixie, suburb of Toronto. Canada. on
October 10. were received here today.
Mr.. Richards was formerly captain Of
the University Of Wisconsin football
team and for two years practiced law in
Racine and Is now one Of the professors
at military academy at Macon. Mo.
WHARF, he and his bride will reside.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Couple Arrested at La Crosse.

La Crosse, Wis, Oct. 2O,-[Special. J.
Fl. Allen and Mrs. Sadie Swenson, FROM
Newton. Wis. were arrested here last
night and taken to Viroqua by the Ver-I
non county sheriff. The latter, it is said, j
Is married and left her husband someI
days ago, coming to La Crosse, it isl
charged, with Allen. She had taken al
position here and was arrested while at
work
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Fond du Lac Woman at Elqin.

Elgin, Ill.,, Oct. 20.-[Special.] Mrs.
James Meyers OF Fond du Lac, Wis, un-
derwent an operation at Sherman hos
pital, this city, few days ago. Her re-
covery is fully expected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
AGED RESIDENT OF RACINE DIES.
Lewis T. Roberts Passes Away-Active
Worker in Welsh Society.

Racine, Wis, Oct. l9.-[special.l i
aeer resident of south Wisconsin, died
mt his home in this city at an early hour
anis morning Mr.. Roberts has been a
PRESIDENT of Racine and engaged in bust
tness here for many years. He has al
fxays been one Of the active workers and
supporters of the Eisteddfod. He is sur
rived by four children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
THE STATE ASSESSMENT.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 17-FolIowing is
table Of the assessed valuation of real
and personal property for 1893 by coun-
ties, as compared with 1892. 1t shows
were contained in tables previously pub
lished
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
TO ARGUE NEWSPAPER CASE.
Attorney General Sturdevant Is in Wash
ington for That Purpose.

Madison. Wis, Oct. 1o.-ESpecial. l.
Atty. Gen. Sturdevant is in Washingtoz:
to argue before the supreme court the
supreme court, in tho Milwaukee news
paper conspiracy case. j. G. Flanders is
assisting the attorney general.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
BELoIr MAN IS MISSING.

Beloit, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Spccial.l Mi
chael Smith has not been heard from
since he left this city last spring. He
was in Milwaukee for a time, but all
trace of him has been lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Joseph E. Leimer Is Held at Dart
ford on Forgery Charge on Com
plant Of Examiner.
HE WAS A TRUSTED MAN.
Tries to Raise Money to Cover Alleged
Defalca tions-Is Said to Have
Confessed.
SHORTAGE NOT EXACTLY KNOWN.

Princeton, Wis, Oct. 20.-[ Special. L
With bail fixed at $4,000, which as yet
has not been obtained, Joseph E. Leimcr,
the cashier and principal stakeholder Of
the Princeton State bank and vice presi-
dent and stakeholder of the Montello
State bank, is in custody Of the sheriff OF
Green Lake county at hartford. Mr..
Leimer was taken before Justice Hour
roune upon his arrival yesterday, but
waived examination.
The arrest and the disclosures come as
surprise to all who knew the young
cashier. He was absolutely trusted, and
there was nothing in his outward life to
indicate that he was a speculative plung-
er. he lived mOdestly and we'll within
his means. He received salary of 500
per month and has a wife and one child.
. years old. He was addicted to no bad
habits and did not even use tobacco.
He held numerous positions Of trust
besides his connections with the banks
lie was president of Leimer s. CO.. tub
makers; manager of the Princeton Nov
city company and deputy city treasurer.
Ihe TWO banks involved are not likely
to open again on the same basis as be-
fore. Although the directors are strong
financially. and it is not expected that
the depositors will lose anything. the
STOCKHOLDERS will be obliged to go down
INTO their pockets considerably. The
Princeton State bank has n capital of
Soo.OoO and deposits of $2SO,OO0, while
the AIontello bank, holding 500, 900 of the
worthless paper. has a capital of $40 600
recently reduced from $4,000.
Lei1ner's Bank Holdings.
:, Leimer formerly held $4,000 stock in
the the Monticello bank. but recently reduced
his holdings to $1,000, while in the
Irlnceton bank he was the holder OF
sIo,OoO of the capital. No assessments
can be collected from his stock and so
the brunt will fall upon the remaining
stockholders
After discovering the alleged deficien-
cles, the examiners interviewed Leimer.
and they say that while admitting the
shortage he asked for a single days time
lie was allowed to go to Appleton, and
there obtained the signatures Of his fos-
ter-mother. Mrs. Peter Held. to docu-
ments of which she did not know the
purport. On his return to Princeton, it
IS sand, he had two checks aggregating
$4,000, but the examiners say they
learned that these We're obtained with
ont knowledge of the purpose for which
they were wanted and they were re-
turned to the makers. Among the heav-
lest Of the alleged forgeries was that Of
the name of Mr.. Roberts, a railway con-
tractor. whose name is signed to notes
for $4,000 in each bank The method
used by Leimer was that. when notes
were paid, he would take the cash and
substitute 4 forged note in place Of the
note taken up. Another forged note is
that Of Holbrook & Co. of Appleton.
Condition of Montello Bank.
A statement of the condition of the
Montello bank made to the commissioner
on September a is as follows:
RESOURCES.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21

Tie Brink OF MOnteIIO VIII PROBABLY
never open again as at present organized,
but it is not the intention Of the people
Of the village to let the present affair re-
move banking institution from their
midst. AS soon as affairs are somewhat
Strengthened out it is said new COM
pany will be organized and a bank will
be formed under new charter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
BIG FACTORY AT IANFsyILLE

GAINESVILLE. Wis, Oct 19.-[Special. /
The Wisconsin Sugar company of Me
nomonee Falls plans to locate ST ,OOO,-
900 factory IN this city. A guarantee OF
1000 acres Of beets will be given the
company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
PAROLED BOY is ARRESTED.
Joe Culver and Two Others Charged
with Stealing at Columbus.

Portage, Wis, Oct. 19-[Special. L
Joe Culver, Ralph O'Bren and Louis Da-
Wis were arrested in Columbus charged
with stealing pocket book containing
$40 from a customer III Column bus store.
Culver was out on parole from the Wau-
kesha industrial school.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21

The United States treasury holds
three and nine-tenths as much gold as
the Bank of England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Known at Fond du Lac.

I Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Spe-
tssal 1.-The arrest of j. E. Leimer, cash
Ter of the Princeton State bank, was the
talk of the men in business circles here
Ensaay His reputation as an able bank
err had spread to this city long ago and
Through business relations he was known
well. A few citizens interested fnan-
aaally are somewhat worried for the
safety of their deposits and will watch
with interest the developments in the in
!restipatiOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Condition of Montello Bank.

A statement of the condition of the
Montello bank made to the commissioner
on September "a is as follows:
RESOURCES
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10
PROCEEDINGS
of the
CITY COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF ELY.
the
(OFFICIAL.)

Ely, Mimi, July T. 1903
The regular meeting of the City
Council was called to order at s O'Clock
P. M, by Mayor Weinzerl.
Roll Call = Present Aldermen FL
lefsen, Grabowsky. Knutson, Skala
and White. Absent, Alderman Por-
than.
Minutes of regular meeting of June
10Th, and of adjourned meeting Of
June 3Oth. were read. On motion of
Grabowsky supported by Ellefsen
they were approved as read. Carried.
Liquor license bond of Matt Smre-
ker With the sureties thereon present.
ed. Moved by Ellefsen supported by
Skala that same be accepted and filed.
Carried.
Liquor license bond of John Gianot-
I'll with thesureties thereon presented.
Moved by Knutson supported by Ell
lefsen, that same be accepted and fl
led. Carried.
Report of John Cosgrove, Ex-Offi-
clio Clerk of the Municipal Court, City
of Ely, showing fines and fees collect
ed during Month OF June, amounting
to S327.30, was read. On motion of
Grabowsky supported by Skala report
was accepted and ordered filed. Car
RED.
An Ordinance for the protection of
the property of the City of Ely, Mimi.
which received its first reading at
meeting June Is. was given its final
reading. Moved by Grabowsky sup
ported by Skala that proposed ordi-
nance be numbered 81, and with its
title. be adopted as read, Carried by
vote of Council, those voting Aye
being Alderman Ellefsen, Grabowslky
Knutson, Skala and White, Nays
None.
Finance Committee Report read as
follows.
| Ely, Mimi, June 80, 1903
To the Honorable Mayor and Com
mon Council,
We, your finance committee, tt
whom is referred the matter of audit
ing accounts against the city, report
that we have examined the following
accounts, find them correct. and rec
ommend their payment:
David Brown Services as Spe-
ciol Judpa 10 On
Frank ShultZ, Services as Spe-
clal Police ...-----------...-..--.-.. lOU
Richard Wallace, 2 as Special
Police ........ 40
L. M. Brownell, Assisting sur
veyors - 800
Chandler Iron Co.. Electric
~ Fuses IL
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10

The three-months old boy of Mr..
and Mrs. Nick Danslovich was buried
Monday having died Sunday.
The two-months old son of Mr.. aud
Mrs. M. Barchard died on Tuesday.
The funeral occurred yesterday.
The funeral of the three-months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Koste-
lie occurred yesterday from the Catho-
lie church.
1 The skeleton of man was found at
the junction of the Birch and CASH
away rivers by party of surveyors.
The skeleton was pinned in a dead
fall bear trap and had lain there for
some time. Undertaken Vail went
out Wednesday and buried the bones
near the spot. Nothing was at hand
to indentify the victim. 1t seems the
man was caught while batting the
set dead-fall.
John Sikala, rs years of age was
buried Wednesday from the Finnish
church. having died Saturday of con-
sumption. He was single man.
The body of Edward Pennel. resi-
dent of Winton was found in little
]lale Near Fall Lake badly decom
posed. Pennel disappeared from home
| three weeks or SO ago and the condit
ion in which the body was found
! showed he had lain in the watel
about that length Of time. The bod!
was brought to this city and will b'
i buried today. Coroner Vail VISITED
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10
The Fourth.

Ely did not let the eagle scream
this year and it was rather a quiet
day. Many went to Tower. Soudan
and Winton to celebrate and others
sought the lakes to while away the
day The Ely City Band. the Finnish
band, the base ball boys and Wag-
ner's orchestra left in the morning
for Tower The Austrian band went
to Biwabik, the string orchestra to
McKAlley and the Star band to
Winton.
The day was damp and disagreeable
a misty rain falling until nearly four
O'Clock in the afternoon when it
cleared up for the evening. The rain
did not deter the celebrations how
ever and Tower, Soudan and Fall
Lake carried out their program in
every detail. Fall Lake had prepared
an elaborate celebration and all went
of without a hitch. The prizes were
ample and considerable rivalry exist
ed over the various events. Those
that attended from Ely report very
pleasant day considering the damp
ness.
Tower opened their celebration
with parade at 10 O'Clock in which
the fire department., school children,
calithumpians, societies and others
took part. The Ely City band head
ed the parade and many compliment
airy remarks were made over the fine
appearance and the music furnished
by this organization both in the
parade and afterwards. Exercises at
the pavilion followed the parade.
John Owens. one or the oldest resi-
dents of the Vermilion range made
the address which was appreciated.
Patriotic music by the band. reading
the declaration by Miss Pearl Clark
and songs by the school children made
up the balance of the program.
The sports followed and an Indian
pow WOW was novel feature. At 3
O'Clock the ball game between Ely
and Tower was called by Umpire
WEIGH. The game was holly con-
tested one and no one had a cinch.
In the fifth inning the score stood 3
to 0 in favor of Tower. In the sue
ceeding innings our boys brought in
four runs winning the game in the
ninth, Jim Bailey bringing in the
winning run. Jos. Seraphine and
Otto Brownell were battery for Ely
and Riches and Tolen for Tower.
ThesFiremen gave a. ball at the
Opera house in the evening at which
nearly 100 couples took part. Wag-
ner'S Orchestra furnishing the music.
Soudan celebrated at Mckinley
Park and an excellent time was en-
joyed. A parade opened the program
and at the park speeches, music and
sports occupied the time until late
in the evening. The Ely Finnish
band were engaged at Sondan and
gave excellent satisfaction. Many
from this city celebrated at Soudan.
Ely did not attempt anything in
the celebration line owing to the
policy pursued by some of those en-
titled to furnish a fair share of the
cash for these events. Those who
have been instrumental in arranging
celebrations this year had "cold feet"
and decided to let it alone until such
time as the grouchy ones came up
with the cash. A good lesson has
been given and we hope it will have
the desired effect.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10
Opposition.

The proposition to bond District
No. 13, for $50, 900 for the erection of
a school building was carried without
a dissenting vote. 60 votes were cast
and all were in favor of the proposit-
ion.
The decision of the school board to
get money enough to build IL building
suitable for growing town, was a
good one. Developments showed
that an addition to the present high
school building would cost nearly
$4,000 and the new addition would
only furnish two rooms.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10

John Habitch, employed at the
Savoy mine met death by falling
down chute early Yesterday morn
ing. He was Il man SO years of age
and leaves Il wife and family in the
old country. He had been at work in
the mine only a few days having ar
rived in the country only a few weeks
ago. The funeral occurs today.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10
Notice!

This is to notify all whom it may
concern that Chas. WuOllet is not in
any way connected with the manage
ment of the Finnish Temperance
Hall or Opera House.
Chas. Hegman,
Manager.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10

the scene of the drowning but deem
ed an inquest not necessary as all
indications pointed to the accidental
death Of the unfortunate man. Pen
mel was married and leaves a widow
and Il host Of friends at Winton to
mourn his untimely demise.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10

The siX-months old boy of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lousin died yesterday ard
will be buried today.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10
Special Pants Sale.

Extraordinary bargains in the
trouser line this month at The Ely
Clothing Co.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10
Many Deaths this Week.

The three-months old boy of Mr..
and Mrs. Nick Danslovich was buried
Monday having died Sunday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10

The two-mOnths old son of Mr.. aud
Mrs. M. Barchard died on Tuesday.
The funeral occurred yesterday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10

Continued on Fifth Page)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-07-10

The funeral of the three-months
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Koste-
lie occurred yesterday from the Catho-
lie church.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

But the foreigner only covered further between
the ratings and mumbled in a strange tongue.
"Move out o here" demanded the policeman for
the tn rd time the crowd increased, at the same
time placing a heavy hand on the fellows shoulder.
"Shame" cried one, "the mans diving. Call an
ambulance
He's crazy!" exclaimed another.
But the officer with thOughtfuness than any,
gave the pad and pencil and babe him write
his name and address
For moment the poor soul looked about help
Icssly his eyes lowered, and finally he held forward
two CHASTITY stumps. His hands had been cut off
above the wrist.
Americans relish sensation, but not shock.
most of the onlookers fastened away with a shrug
of the shoulder and SILVER of disgust Others waited
for the ambulance.
Ere it arrived however, the NUT lated arms had
extracted from the faded jacket letter of introduction
written in good round English and addressed to the
president of a Bulgarian importing house, with offices
only few blocks away.
Thther then the led The moment he
announced Il escaped the vilayet of Salonica,"
the Bulgarian merchant, who in his country is
man with fee. sent for corals, drew up Il couch to
There long after the crowd had forgotten the incident
after the buecoat had explained his :bserce from
pest the station house. and while New York throbbed
with the gayety of a holiday night. Ivan Baretkoff
told how his hands to be chopped off. His
narrative. in brief, repeated to the writer,
follows:
A few DAYS after the Turks he'd slaughtered the
women and babes at the monastery of the Holy