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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-05-20
EARLY LOCAL HISTORY.
Ezra Goodrich Mentions Some of the
First Events in Milton

First Events ia Milton.
The first breaking Or blowing done in
Milton was for S. D. Butts in 1886. The
first fence built was by Peter McEwan in
1887. The first wheat raised of which
we have record, was by Geo. ". Ogden
in 1851 The first barn built was by JOS
eph Goodrich. raised July Is, 1889. The
first road laid out was from Chicago to
Madison 10 1889. The first postoffice
was Milton" esta blished in 1889. The
first landlord, first merchant, first post
master was Joseph Goodrich. The first
railroad built was the Milwaukee & Mis-
sissippi, from Milwaukee to Prairie du
Chen. The first depot was at Milton.
The first school kept was private school
by Olive Hall Mrs. James Pierce) at the
house of Henry B. Crandall, at Milton
junction, in the fall of 1889. The first
district school was taught by Enos Dick
enson in the house of Joseph Goodrich
at Milton in 1839-40. The first school
taught in Rock county was private
school by Hiram Brown in GAINESVILLE in
the winter of 1888. The Government
Land Sale for Milton and vicinity, was at
Milwaukee, opening April 13 1910. The
first lot sold in Milwaukee was by Joseph
Goodrich to Orrin Sprague, April 81,
1910. The first steam boat in Milton
went down Rock river June 3, 104l. 1t
was built at the ancient city of Aztalan,
ran to st. Louis, was sold and never re-
turned. Several persons rode down on
it from Lake Koshkonong to GAINESVILLE
and walked back. The first building
erected to hold claim IN the town of
Lima now stands by the side of the first
house in Milton, which are preserved as
twin relics. 1t was put up by James
Burgess, vino subsequently was a land
lord and postmaster in GAINESVILLE and
leading citizen Of Rock county My
father bought his claim for my uncle,
Elijah Goodrich, and after he got title
from the government, he took the logs
down and brought them to Milton, and
made a back kitchen to the old red
Milton House." which he used while he
lived.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-05-20
Tobacco Notes.

Charles Shannon was down from
Westby to pass few days with his par
ents here during the week.
Julius Marquisee of New York, was in
this market Monday receiving a large
amount of leaf purchased for him by G..
E. Sweeney.
From an adv. elsewhere it will be not
ed that Mr.. M. F. Greene has succeeded
to the Wisconsin business of the firm of
j. L. & M. F. Green at GAINESVILLE. Myron
F. Green has had charge of the western
business Of his fir N for some years and
is thoroughly familiar with the handling
of Wisconsin tobacco. He has one of the
largest and finest warehouses in the
state and controlling other storage at
different packing points is in position
to do a large commission and storage
business. We are confident the trade
will find him very competent and
trustworthy man to employ.
F. G. Borden of Milton has rented the
building owned by G. w. Trait and will
begin stemming tobacco Monday, May
10Th, giving employment to about fifty
men, women and children. This is well
come news to many Whitewaterdfamilies,
some of whom have missed sadly the
email but sure weekly allowance of cash
which came before the Culton factory
Observation-Disclosures Register.
Two of the tobacco warehouses in this
village have closed for the season. Mr..
Hesgard closed once of his last Friday and
transferred the working force to the
other warehouse where he expects to
finish up the work this week. He will
have put up about 100 cases in his
warehouse here this season. 0. A. Pet
erson finished up the seasons work on
Tuesday and closed his warehouse
Orfordville cor. to Brodhead Independ-
ert.
James Pyre, agent for the Darling to-
bacco fertilizer, has large stock Of this
excellent article on hand in the Perry
warehouse, where he is disposing of large
quantities of it. 24w2
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-05-20
Press Notices of "The Old Plantation

The San Francisco Examiner in criti-
Ching the Southern romance, "The Old
Plantation" had the following: Author
Travers-Vale is to be complimented on
his clever production. Seldom, if ever,
has a play been received so cordially by
a Coast audience as the charming play,
The Old Plantation It will be always
welcome"
The Chicago Chronicle, in speaking
about 1.-THE Old Plantation" said: 1t is
to be deplored that the stage sees so few
plays like the one produced last night.
If we had a few more ''Old Plantations"
there would be no more need of the pop
ular cry, elevate the stage"
At Royal Hall, Tuesday evening, May
Oath. Prices, %, 35 and 50 cents.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-05-20
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

FULTON LODGE No 80 F. Y A. M. meets
L in Masonic Hall every LIST and Sd Wednes-
day of each month.
EDGERTON CHAPTER NO. 90 ORDER OF
- Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at
Masonic Hall the second and fourth Tuesday
evening of each month.
DOYAL NEIGRBOR LODGE No. 2460 meets
~ in WOOdmen Hall the I'd and 4th Wednes-
day evenings Of each month.
FDGERTON LODGE No 146. K. P. meets
1A every Tuesday evening at o'clock.
T DGERTON ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIA
~ TION meets second Wednesday OF each
month.
EDGERTON CAMP No. $40. NJ. W. A meets
- in WOodmen Hall the list and 81 Thursday
evenings of each month.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-05-20
Notice.

A business meeting of the Alumni
of the Edgerton High school will be held
at the school building, Friday evening,
May 9th, at 7:3O sharp.
LOUISE JEssUP, Secy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-05-20
Band Concert.

On account of the band stand not be-
ing wired for electric lights, the concert
did not take place as advertised last
week. On Saturday evening. weather
permitting, the following program will
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-05-20
RAILWAY TINE CARDS.

Trains Leave Edgerton Station az Follows
GOING EAST.
No. 4, daily except Monday. -. 4:25 a. m
No. 40, daily. &c.. .............. -. 6:58 a. m
No. A. daily except Sunday. :01 a. m
No. 8, daily except Sunday ... al a. m
No. 46, daily except Sunday. ......... 4:25p. m
No. A, Sunday only. ........ 4:44 p. N
No. 90, Freight, daily ex Sunday. IL As a. m
No. 81, Freight, Sunday only 1850 $50 a. M
No 1866. Freight except Sunday.. 9:39 p. N
GOING WEST.
No. l., Daily Sunday excepted .... 9:39 p. NJ
No, A. Daily ...-. CPS p. n.
No. 81. daily except Sundav....... 7:17 p. n.
No. 5, Daily except Sunday ------ "A p N.
No 81 daily excent SUNDAY - II :05 a. N.
No. al, Sunday only .... 1910 a. N.
No. 81 FREIGHT excant Sunday. $3.50 p. m.
Nos. and through trains for all points west
Of Mississippiriver.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-05-20

The custom of doing reverence to the
memory of the noble dead whose lives
were laid down in devotion to country,
will have its usual observance in Edger-
ton. In spirit of loyalty to departed
comrades Ell. S. Swift Post has in charge
the arrangements and the exercises will
take place at Royal hall at 1:3O p. NJ,
Monday, May 30th.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-05-20
PROGRAM.

lOganS Order AMI LinCOln'S addreSs.....
........... ....HfOI. W. A. ozark
Solo. .......................M Mrs Mike Schmidt
ReC1Latlon ............ .,... NOfIna H3rgfaVeS
MUSIC Quartette
Rec1taUIOI. ................. mary watson
Address NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Rev. l.. A. Parr
President Of the Day-MayOr E. NJ. Ladd
Marshal-Mike Schmidt.
Asst. MarSha-Dr. E. L. Shepard.
Com. on Transportation-H H Dickinson
Asst. Com. on g Robert Attlesey.
The following order will be observed in the
formation OF the line at the close Of exercises
at the hall EdgertOn COrnet Band on Front
Street T. A. & B. Society form on Front St. in
rear of band; Edgerton Fire Department will
form on Albion street right resting on Front
street; II. S. Swift Post G.. A 2. and all other
old soldiers form on Front street: ambulance
in rear of Post; Flower Girls; Women's Relief
Corps; President of the Day, Speakers, Sing
ers and Clergy. March to the cemetery TOR G.
A. R. and W. r. c. ceremonies and return pass
in review on Front street being dismissed by
marshals of various divisions. All soldiers
sailors and marines of the civil war, Spanish
American war and Philippine wars will report
at @. A. r. hall at one O'Clock sharp.
Owing to the limited seating capacity
OF Royal hall the entire center division
will be reserved for band, flower girls,
w. r. @ and the older and more feeble
ones of the several divisions of those who
march. Side seats open to the general
public. >~~~e
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01
From Nebraska.

After 10 days looking over
western Nebraska, d. ]. Omstead
writes from which this extract:
Corn is better than in the Ter
ritory. Did not go into the sand
hill country, so saw no place
where a section could be home
steaded in one body-S0 and 120
tracts plentiful, but man must
have more than that as he cannot
depend on farming-must keep
stock as we'll. Most farmers
make their money from cows.
John Flynn milks nine cows and
sells the cream for As per month.
I was out two weeks with team
from Custer county. 1t is the
country to make money in. !
know men there that have got
rich since 1895. In '94 was the
big drouth. They lost every
thing. Now they have 20 to
so head of cattle, IS to 80 head
of horses, and keep 20 to 80 hogs,
own from one to a section and a
half of land, with fine house and
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01
Amsberry.WilsOn Wedding.

The Sheridan Post, (Wyo.) IN
speaking of the Amsberry-Wil-
son wedding in that city, says:
1.-THE marriage of w. S. Ans
berry and Miss Hazel Anna Ray
Wilson was solemized in the
church at 7 o'clock Wednesday,
November &, in the presence of
quite number of friends. The
alter was beautifully decorated
with ported plants and flowers.
The bridesmaids were Misses
Bessie Kissell and Myrtle Hatton,
while the groom was attended by
Messers Fred Decker and Arthur
Parker. After the ceremony the
bridal party repaired to the home
of Mrs. w. w. Harrington, were
sumptious dinner was partaken
of. The happy couple departed
on train No. AZ yesterday for a
visit OF the groom's old home,
Broken Bow, Nebraska, and at
the Worlds Fair. The bride is
very attractive young lady.
During her residence of three
years in Sheridan she has made
host of fast friends. The
groom is the trusted cashier at
the B. & Nj. station in this city
and is an exemplary young man.
He has lived in Sheridan about
eight years and has a score of
friends, who join in wishing him
and his young wife long life,
happiness and prosperity"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01
Fight wt,I Be sitter.

Those who will persist in clos
ing their ears against the con-
tinual recommendation of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, will have long and
bitter fight with their troubles,
if not ended earlier by fatal
termination. Read what II. h.
Beall of Beall, Miss, has to say:
Last fall my wife had every
symptom of consumption. She
took DR.. Kings New Discovery
after everything else had failed.
Improvement came at once and
four bottles cured her" Guaran-
teed by Lee Bros, Druggists.
Price soc, and Sl.oo. Trial
bottles free.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01

the mother at the head and the
table dressed in pure white linen
laden with the productions of
Custer county until it fairly
groaued under its weight. What
land is more just to its subjects?
What state has purer air and
more wholesome eatables than
the Golden Rod state? What
county more picturesque than
the hills and valleys of Custer,
dotted with cattle and hogs with
the wind mills lifted in the hea-
vens, suggestive of the purest of
draughts? What people with
more energy, push, thrift, indus
try and character than the God
fearing people of our fair Ne
braska?
Mr.. Sam VanBuskirk and
family and brother, two of Gus
ter county's wealthy ranchmen
were present at this Thanksgiv-
ing dinner. x.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01
Family Reunion Thanksgiving Day.

A more note worthy and happy
event could not have taken place
than that at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theo. Hickman of Merna,
Thanksgiving Day in honor of
Mrs. Jennie Allen. A reunion of
all of Mrs. Aliens children and
grandchildren.
The daughters, Mrs. c. 0.
Eigles of North Bend, Nebraska,
with two little daughters, and
Miss Bertha Allen of Dodge,
Nebraska, arrived at Merna ear
ly Thanksgiving morning and
was taken to the Hickman home
where the mother, brother and
sister, whom they had not seen
for most twenty years we're in
waiting. Such reunions are
more appreciated at Thanksgiv-
ing time, when the head of our
grand old nation issues her proc.
lamation of Thanksgiving. 1t
is then we raise our voice in true
and appreciated thank offering
to the Holy Father for protection
and care all these years.
Mrs. Allen and her children all
enjoy good health and are pros
porous and thrifty, all natives of
Iowa, but came to Nebraska in
their early life and established
homes. On this Thanksgiving,
1904, in Custer county, Nebraska
when this family of three girls
and the one boy, Mr.. Guy Frzier
of Mason City, Nebraska, who is
prosperous tonsorial artist
with their husbands and wife
and the eight young hopeful
grandchildren surrounded the
board at the Hickman home will
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01
The Regulator,
North Side. Broken Bow, N

On the evening of Tuesday,
December 8, the Junior Y. p. c.
u. will give a unique entertain
ment at the u. B. church. An
old time program has been pre-
pared, and the elderly people will
doubtless recognize among the
songs and readings given some
of the favorite gems of their
childhood. The decorations will
be exceedingly pretty, the stage
representing an old fashioned
winter landscape with mimic
forest, log cabin and frozen
stream, backed By a glowing
sunset. After the entertainment
an old fashioned supper will be
served in the parsonage north OF
the church, the menu consisting
of brown bread, butter, baked
beans, pumpkin pie and hot
coffee. This supper is part OF
the program. Admission, 25c.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01
Class Recital.

Miss Pauline Oldham, the
elocutionist, will give class re-
cital in the Opera House, Tues
day night, December 20. Half
of the net proceeds will be divid-
ed equally between the eight
churches of the city. This IS a
commendable enterprise and Miss
Oldham and her pupils deserve
the liberal support of the COM
munity. $3.50
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01
Letter List.

The following is the dead
letter list for the week ending
November %, 1904:
Elton Carroll, (card;) F. r.
Child, Bert Clark, (cardD Mrs.
Fremont Green, Mrs. Walter
Guile, Jesse.Swick, (card.)
Parties calling for the above
will please say advertised.
L. H. JEwETT, p. M.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01

barns. Fruit is plentiful. If
any one wants to know particu-
lars about the country l will
gladly answer questions. The
Owasso Leader, (Indian Terri
tory.)
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01
A Talk on Toys.

People trade where the most
corteous treatment is extended
them and where the plain truth
is told them. Our increasing
business shows that it pays to
deal fairly and honestly with
Custer County people. THE
CHICKENS OF DECEPTION NEVER
FAIL TO RoosT IN THE HEMERY OF
FAILURE" BLUNT TRUTH,
HONEST VALUE, AND BEST PRICES
IS OUR GUIDING STAR" Be you
availing yourself of our 10 cent
premium offer, or getting any
free meals as your neighbor is?
Bring your wife and children to
our store. The more there is in
your family the more money you
can save on your winter togs.
WE ARE LOADED ON WINTER
DRY GOODS, BLANKETS, OVER.
SHOES, UNDERwEAR, ETC. Give us
trial and prove our statements
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-01
Good Health
to the
Children

Children especially arefond Of dainties,
and the housekeeper must look carefully
to their food.
AS good cake can be made only with
good eggs, SO also cake that is health
ful as well as dainty must be raised with
pure and perfect baking powder.
Royal Baking Powder is indispensable
in the preparation Of the highest quality
of food. 1t imparts that peculiar light
ness, sweetness and flavor noticed in the
finest cake, biscuit, doughnuts, crusts, etc.,
and what Is more important, renders the
food wholesome and agreeable to young
and old.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.,.
Morris tribune., 1904-03-19
ONLY FOUR OF THE CREW MAN
AGE TO ESCAPE DEATH IN
THE DISASTER.
RUSSIAN HEADQUARTERS AT lIA0YAN
GENERAL KURoPATKlN WILL Di.
RECT ARMY OPERATIONS
FROM THERE.

Chefoo, March 18.--While entering
Port Arthur Wednesday the Russian
torpedo boat destroyer Skorri struck
upon an unplaced mine and was blown
up Four of the crew were saved.
The destroyer was a sister boat OF
the Stereguschtchi, which was sunk
by the Japanese a week ago off Port
Arthur.
She was PIG feet long and carried
27O men. The vessel was three years
old and Of modern type.
Warnings have been received here
confirming previous reports to the ef'
feet that the Russians have laid mines
along the Liaotung peninsula and that
neutral vessels are obliged to show
their colors five kilometers off shore
and await Russian pilot.
Viceroy Alexieff, in dispatch, con.
firms previous accounts of damage to
Port Arthur by the bombardment Of
the 10th. but says the story of great
fire in Port Arthur is base fabrica
tiOn.
Morris tribune., 1904-03-19
MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN, STATE
CONVENTION NAMES DELE.
GATES TO CHICAGO.
PRESIDENTS NOMINATION DEMANDED
RESOLUTIONS DECLARE FOR TAR
IFF REVISION AND PANAMA t..
CANAL PROJECT.

Minneapolis, March 1S.-The Repub
lican state convention to select dele
gates to the national convention at
Chicago was held in" this city during
the day. The resolutions adopted en-:
dorse President Roosevelt and demand
his nomination. The administration
of Governor Van SAINT was also en-.
dorsed. ->i
No contest was made on the selec-
ton of delegates at large to Chicago,
Senators Nelson and Clapp, Governor
Van SAINT and Thomas Lowry being
named by acclamation. The alternates
are E. ]. Herringer Norman county;
Frank White, Sherburne county; A. r.
McGill, Ramsey county, and T. w.
Hugo, st. Louis county.
The resolutions committee presented
a lengthy eulogy of President Roose-
welt, felicitating the people of the
United States upon the accomplish
ments Of the government under the
last Republican regime. "
The platform declared for .tariH re-
vision, pensions for old soldiers and
endorsed the Panama canal project.
Appended to it was an endorsement
of ''the able and fearless administra-
ton of Governor S. r. Van SAINT.
A resolution declaring that the rail-,
road merger was not an issue in the
Republican state campaign was
promptly tabled.
Morris tribune., 1904-03-19
NOT GOING TO MUKDEN.
kuropatkin's Headquarters Will Be at
Liaoyanq.

NuropdlknS feaCQuarterS VIII BE al
Liaoyang.
St. Petersburg, March 18.-The first
headquarters of the Manchurian army
after General KurOpatkin's arrival will
be at Liaoyang, the general having
selected that point instead sof Mukden
whence to direct the operations.
Liaoyang is ten miles west of the
railroad, being connected with the
main road by special line, which will
be completed by the time General Ku-
ropatkin arrives, and has many advan-
tages over Mukden, being point
whence both the telegraph line and
the Peking road go to the Yalu river.
Another road, not marked on the maps,
leads lamoSt due east to an extinct
volcano, whose crater is a sacred
lake. The road was built by the Chi
nese, whose emperOrs formerly went
there to shoot tigers, with which the
region is infested. Two rivers, the
Tumen and the Yalu, rise near the
mountain. Liaoyang consequently
commands both the roads over which
troops will be sent according to neces
stiles. Liaoyang also has the advan-
tage of being nearer to the frontier Of
China IN the event of punitive meas
ures being required against the Chi
nese 1t is also close to the Liaoyang
peninsula, Newchwang and the mouth
of the Liaoho. While the Russians are
mobilizing for the purpose of working
out an offensive military problem they
will be prepared to move heavy forces
in any direction to meet the Japanese,
whose command of the sea gives them
great freedom in selecting their points
of attack. General Kuropatkin will
live on train, with his staff, and be
prepared to move Immediately wher-
ever his presence is required
Morris tribune., 1904-03-19
GENERAL THOMAS DROPS DEAD
Recently Removed as Appraiser at
Port of Chicago.

recently removed as appraiser al
Port of Chicago.
Chicago, March 18.-General H. H.
Thomas, who was recently ousted as
federal appraiser at the port of Chi.
cago. dropped dead during the day.
Heart disease is supposed to be the
cause.
The removal of General Thomas
from Office few weeks ago was one
Of the most picturesque incidents
known in politics here. Seated under
the folds of United States flag Gen.
eral Thomas remained at his desk, re-.
fusing to give way until dispossessed
by the actual arrival of his successor,
Lyman T. Hay. who was the manager
of the campaign that resulted in the
election of United States Senator Al
bert j. Hopkins. The reason assigned
for the removal was the desirability
of securing more vigorous admins,
tration of office, but General Thomas
maintained that the motive for the
change was purely political and that
the affairs Of the appraisers Office
were being handled with an efficiency
above the average.
The issue was made the subject OF
an appeal to President Roosevelt and
controversy with Secretary Shaw
Morris tribune., 1904-03-19
JAP ENVOY REACHES SEOUL
MARQUIS ITO GIVEN AN ENTHU-
slAsTic RECEPTION AT ko-
REAN CAPITAL.

Seoul, March 1S.-Marquis Ito ar
rived at Chemulpo during the morn
ing. He was greeted by delegation
of highssKorean officials. G. Hayashi,
the Japanese minister to Korea, and
General Ijichi. commander of the Jap
anese garrison here, who went to meet
him, accompanied him to Seoul. When
the special train arrived at Seoul it
was received with military honors. A
Korean guard of honor saluted and
surrounded the handsome green palan-
Quin in which Marquis Ito was carried
to the mansion, prepared for him by
the emperor The route was lined by
japanese troops, who saluted the mar
quis as he passed Thousands Of Ko-
reans also witnessed his arrival.
Marquis Ito will be received by the
Korean emperor on Saturday, March
49,
Morris tribune., 1904-03-19
INVASION OF MANCHURIA.
Main Movement of Japanese Army
Probably Begun.


Toxic. March 18-In all probability
the main movement of the Japanese
army has begun. The leading news
paper Of Toxic, which is in touch gen.
orally with the plans of the move
ment, issued an extra during the aft
ernoon announcing that the Japanese
troops had crossed into Manchuria in
force from Hyelsan, which is well
north in Korea. The significance Of
this statement lies largely in the fact
that the same newspaper announced
the three attacks on Port Arthur and
the successful battle in the bay of
Chemulpo before the government is
sued an official bulletin. The rumor
is that General Kuroki. with Lieuten-
ant General Oshima and General
Ozaka. have seized the northwest
bank of Tumen river between Hyelsan
and Musan. giving them command of
the military road northeast toward
Vladivostok and southwest toward
Wiju.
If the offensive movement has been
begun from the valley Of the Tumen
the first army division of Japan has
undoubtedly begun operations either
east or west of Port Arthur.
General S. P Hamilton of the Brit
ish army in India has arrived at To
kio He will accompany the Japanese
forces as military observer.