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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
MIL DESTROYED.
Burned to ~ SIC Ground Last Evening
Origin Unknown.

Last night at about ii 30 fire was dis
covered in the mill of the Jacob Nor
! tenson Lumber Co. but there was some
delay in turning in fire alarm and be-
fore the departments arrived the mill
was beyond hope of saving, and the
firemen directed their efforts toward
keeping the flames from spreading to
the near by lumber piles. Two watch
men were in charge of the mill, but it
appears both were absent at the time
the fire started. One of them could
not be found last night and it was
rumored that he was burned in the
mill, but later he was found at home,
having been frightened when he first
saw the flames.
The fire, it is thought, originated in
the boiler room, and had perhaps been
burning an hour before being discov-
cred, and as the timbers in the mill were
dry as finder and greasy with machine
oil, the structure was soon one mass of
seething flames, and its destruction was
complete. Luckily it was raining at
the time and there was little wind else
the loss in lumber and damage to other
property might have been far greater
Firemen turned on four streams of
water, but ten times that number would
not have saved the mill.
This mill was built in 1881 by Capt j
K. Leahy and M. p Beebe and cost in
the neighborhood of $780, 600 1t was OPP
Grated by Leahy Il Beebe until that firm
went out of business in the early Dos,
when it remained idle for two years
and was then purchased by the Jacob
Mortenson Lumber Co.
Since then improvements have been
made, modern machinery added and
the above figures perhaps approximate
ly represented its value at the time of
its destruction last night. 1t was
single band mill with rotary and
gang saws and had daily capacity of
about 10000 feet of lumber. 1t was
one Of the best equipped mills in the
city and gave employment to great
many hands. The company was sup
plying the mill from camps on Big Rib
and at Hatley, shipping the logs here by
rail. With logs in sight and to be
bought in the future the company had
perhaps eight or ten years more saving
Whether the mill will be rebuilt or
not of course has not been decided up
on as yet. Jacob Mortenson, of Chi
cago. and other stockholders will be
here tomorrow to confer and will per-
haps then decide. We understand the
has an idle mill at Garth
Mich, which may be moved here, and
it is the wish of our people that the
owners may see their way clear to take
this step. We have been informed that
the company carried about 100000 in
surance on the mill
John Donnelly, who was hauling all
the slab wood from this mill, lost a
number of wagons by the fire.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26

Miss Marie Book was injured Wednes-
day by falling off her bicycle She re-
ceived cash in her arm that required
six stitches to close.
Frank Ross has been awarded con-
tracts for plastering the Livingston
building, the Bells House addition and
/ the Cawley residence.
About thirty participated in the Y p.
S. &. +. hay ride party at Rothchilds'
last Wednesday. Coffee and sand
witches were served.
Leo Decline, aged eighty years, an
inmate of the county poor house, died
Sunday after three years illness and
was buried Monday morning.
Chas Radtke, was sent down to the
county Jail yesterday morning to re-
main live days because of having in
dulged too freely in liquor Sunday.
He is an old offender.
Any kind of machine oil used on the
farm for agricultural machinery for
sale at Callies. Saves labor for your
team, you get more work done and
your machinery does not become worn
out Sold in any quantity.
Henry Cass was sentenced last even
ing by Judge Silverthorn to serve one
year in the Green Bay ref0rmatory for
burglarizing the Office of Barney
Guenther's livery stable about two
months ago. The evidence against
him was so strong he decided to plead
guilty.
II. Pyan, the popular west side har-
ness maker invites farmers and others
to look over his large assortment OF
first class handmade harnesses, high
grade harness and harvester oils, whips
fly nets and all horse furnishing goods
Workmanship first class; goods guar
| anteed; prices right. Call and be con
vineed.
Thos. Malone, Wausau's present
chief of police, has decided to become .
candidate for the nomination for sheriff
| of Marathon county, on the democratic
ticket, subject to the action of the con
vention. Mr.. Malone served ably and
well as sheriff for one term and nc
doubt will be Sin the running" at con
ventiOn time.
| Workmen engaged in laying a si'
inch water main on Clinton street ar
killing two birds with one stone. Afte
they had commenced digging tn
trench il was found to be such a SLOW
and costly piece of work on account 0
an old curdoroy road and bed of rock
encountered that the board of public
works decided to also lay sewer at TIN
same time. The sewer had been ordere'
laid by the council, but not until late
ldate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
DIED SUDDENLY.

ID. w. G. Mitchell, Jr., died of appo-
piexy Friday evening at his home, 2O7
Jackson street. The day prior 10 his
demise he had been feeling unwell, but
consulting physician he was advised
that there was little cause for alarm, he
was then apparently suffering from a
nervous shock. A little after O'Clock
Friday evening he became suddenly
worse and at $50 lapsed into uncon-
seriousness, dying twenty minutes later.
Deceased was born on Clarke's island,
this city, May "a, 1861, he being forty
three years of age at the time of death
Nj. Mitchell was big, good natured.
whole-souled man, generous to a fault,
true to his friends, and did not have an
enemy among the many who knew him.
He had been a resident of Wausau since
childhood and was a millwright by
trade, formerly working with his father
before the latter retired from business
activities on account of age.
He was married in this city in 1895 to
Miss Mary Mayer, who survives him, as
do two children, Madge, aged seven,
and Olive, aged three. His father, ID.
w. c. Mitchell, who is now eighty-one
years old, has made his home with the
family for number of years past, and
he also has one sister living, Mrs. Dill,
of Denver, Col. His funeral was held
yesterday afternoon at O'Clock from
the home, the Rev. S. n. Wilson, offici-
ating Boynton Tent, No. 20, X. o. T..
NJ, of which deceased was a member,
attended in body, and had charge of
the services at the grave.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
ABOUT SlX1Y-FlVE ATTENDED,

A special train was run to Wausau
last Sunday, for those who desired to
attended the funeral of Elisha l..
Bump. About fifty Masons and fifteen
citizens took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to pay their last respects to him
who had at one time been an honored
citizen of Merrill.
The funeral was held from the home
at $50 p. m, Rev. Thompson of the
Episcopal church conducting the SER
vices, and al the grave the Masonic
ritualistic services were used. The fun
eral was one of the largest ever held IN
Wansau, testifying much to the high
rank and esteem in which the departed
was held by those among whom ne had
lived the longest, and knew him best
Merrill Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
WILL SELECT SITE.

In another column of the PILOT may
be found the secretarys report of the
Free Public Library meeting. 1t was a
large and enthusiastic gathering of
very earnest workers. That MIR.
Marchetti, president of the library board
had written and received word from
Mr.. Carnegie's agent to the effect that
the gift of $4,000 was still avail
able was proof that the conditions
had been complied with. There
were speeches made upon the situa-
ton by Messrs. Marchetti, Curtis,
Bird, Jones, Silverthorn, Rosenberg,
Mrs. Trevitt and others The sentiment
seemed to be that the best site available
should be selected, centrally located,
In the very nature of things, there will
be difference of opinion as to where
the building shall be located; some
think that it should so on to the old
McIndoe lots on MAR street; others
that it should be placed on the corner
of Second and jefferson; and still others
that il should go on Third street, on the
vacant lots between Grant and Franklin
streets. There is also site on Scott
street between Fourth ard Fifth which
many approve of.
It vas thought best to appoint good
committee on site, and let the members
of the same use their best judgment in
making a selection, hoping that the
council and board of library trustees
wiz ratify their decision. 1t is now
very certain that the selection will be
made and foundation laid before winter
sets in.
We are informed that the general
committee and the ones appointed on
site and funds met at ID. l.. Plumer's
Office on Friday and laid out plans for
work. Owners of sites have been asked
to submit prices before the latter part
of this week. When that is done
matters will assume shape.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26

Frank Bright, a laborer, had a narrow
escape Thursday while digging well
for Albert Schulz at Ala Sherman street.
The well had been dug to a depth of
about thirty feet when a bed OF rock
was encountered and it was found
necessary to use explosives. A hole
was drilled through the rock and stick
of dynamite discharged A little later
Bright started to descend to the bottom
when he was overcome by gases gener-
ated from the explosion and fell out of
the bucket to the bottom. The fall re-
vived him and assistants lowered the
bucket, which he grasped and he was
being brought to the surface when
again overcome and he dropped to the
bottom second time. The men at
the top succeeded in getting him out
and restoring him to consciousness.
Outside of Z few Injuries sustained in
falling, and the experience of losing
consciousness there were no other bad
results, but if there had not been prompt
assistance death undoubtedly would
have been his fate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
STATE SHOOTING CONTESTS.

The annual state meeting OF Wiscon-
sin societies of sharpshooters will be
held in Milwaukee this week beginning
Thursday and continuing to and in
Guiding Sunday, and number OF the
Wausau society will be present.
The team shooting begins at ten
O'Clock Saturday morning and as Wau-
sau is sending a strong team the local
delegation ought to make good show
ing. Teams will be present from near,
ly every town in Wisconsin, within the
Jurisdiction, and liberal prizes have
been hung up The southern district
Saengerfest will be held there at the
same time, which will also attract a
number from here. OF the Wausau
parties who will go down are the fol
lowing. John bern and Frank Ritter
departed last evening, the latter will
stop off at West Bend to visit Mat
Lorenz, former employe, WHO'S dying
of consumption. The following other
members of the local society will go at
some time.prior to the meeting: Gustav
Mueller, VIM. Neuling, Otto Mathie,
Hilmer Schmidt, s. Karas, Henry Bin
ger. Otto Mueller and Gustav Hingle.
John Dreyer, Fred Mohr and seyeTa!
others will go down to attend the
Saengerfest.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
SHORT NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. j. A. Porter entertained lady
friends on Tuesday afternoon.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Upper last Tuesday afternoon.
Wilson'S hygienic underwear, just the
thing for this hot weather, sold by Sem
Bros.
Dr. Turbin, the eminent German
specialist and surgeon, will be at the
Bells House, September 9th.
A hay ride party was given by Miss
Hattie Zenz on Thursday evening in
honor of Chas g. Butts, of Madison,
South Dakota.
The law firm of Curtis, Reid & Curtis,
of Merrill, has been dissolved and a
new one organized known as Reid,
Smart & Curtis.
About twenty members of the local
F. f. u. will go to Merrill this evening
to participate in some doings by the
Merrill assembly.
An apron sale and lawn sociable was
held Thursday afternoon by st. Eliza
bethe's aid society at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Gappa.
The Dancy drainage commissioners
will bring the drainage controversy
before the circuit court of this county
August 10Th. Attorneys on both sides
are now preparing their cases.
The street macadamizing crew is at
work on Jackson street at present lay
ing a 80 feet macadam The street will
be macadamized from the intersection
of Fifth street To the corner of Seventh.
Last Tuesday evening burglars
gained entrance To the store of G.. A.
Oswald on the west side, and after
ransacting the place departed without
taking anything of great value. The
work is supposed 10 have been that OF
amateurs.
Rudolph ii. Hoffman who now &C
eupies one of the Jawort stores OF
Scott street, has rented the store owned
by James McCrossen and now occupied
10y McGregor 4 Prinz just north of thu
court house. Mr.. Hoffman will taxi
possession about August list.
Miss Hattie Freeman died Saturda.
evening mt her home in the town o
Hewitt, aged twenty-five years. Sh
had been i'll only short time. She wa
daughter of the late JAS. Freeman
and has seven sisters and five brother
living. The remains were brought her
this morning and inferred in Pin
Grove cemetery, Rev. 5. n. Wilson
officiating.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
TO START A BANK.

If the signs of the times point Alright,
the village of Mosinee will soon have a
bank, backed and operated by home
capital. Messrs. b. Heinemann, presi-
dent, H. g. Flieth, cashier, of the Ma
tional German American bank, of Wau-
sau, are in the village today calling on
business men and citizens, getting their
views as to the feasibility of starting
bank. here, an Institution very much
needed.
From what we can learn, the gentle
men are meeting with encouragement
from all whom they have interviewed
on the subject, q large number signify
ing their willingness TO subscribe Tor
stock.
1t is to be home institution with
large capital at its command, safe,
sound and one which will hold the
confidence of its patrons. -Mosinee
Times
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
PROSPECTIVE ORGANIZATION.
For the Purpose of Controlling Water
Supply on the Wisconsin River.


Representatives of the paper and
manufacturing industries along the
Wisconsin river from Tomahawk to
Nekoosa assembled at the Northern
Paper Company's Office in this city
Thursday afternoon for the purpose of
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of forming
a company whose object would be to
control the water supply by reservoirs
in Northern Wisconsin, so as to be able
to hold the water in reserve. When
the natural flow is low to open up the
flood gates and supply the several manu-
featuring institutions along the river
with sufficient head of water The
following gentlemen were present at
this meeting. r. B. Tweedy and A. M
Pride, Tomahawk, John O'Day and
f. S. King, Merrill, w. L. Edmonds,
Wausau, George A. Whitney and G. A.
Babcock, Menasha, II. M. Tompson,
Milwaukee, George w. Mead, T. E.
Nash, F. Garrison and f. I. Harmon.
A general discussion took place which
will undoubtedly result in the organi-
zation of company, whose purpose
will be to control the water supply on
the Wisconsin river. 1t is generally
known that the paper mill companies
of this vicinity already own some water
rights controlled by dams, and the
object of enlarging the company is for
the purpose of controlling larger
supply of water, and that the expense
of same may be equally distributed
among those who enjoy the benefits.
While here, the local representatives
entertained the visiting gentlemen and
drove them about the city Wood
County Reporter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
FROM BEHIND THE MOUNTAIN.

Berry picking now seems to be the
order of the day.
The party at Mr. Swanson's was re-
ported a success.
j. J Graebel and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hazelhan and Mr.. and Mrs. Roehrich of
Wausau, visited at Otto Hammond's
Deopke's and Rhyner's Sunday
Any one wishing to learn lesson Of
industry, should visit Henry Rhyner,
who has increased his apiary from 20 to
so colonies ahd the winged workers are
busy storing sweets Tor winters use
while Mr.. Rhyner is busy extracting.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining uncalIed for
in the Wausau p. o, for the week end
ing July 25, 1904. In calling for same
please say advertised"
Avery, Earl Larson, L. N.
Burton, Mrs Anna Mccain, George
Bishop, Della Nylando,. Martha
Benznis, A. Osborn, Doc Ill.
Coleman, Julius Pembleton, Dr.W II.
Cadwanader, Ii w. Soaper, Bert
Heasley, Annette f. Summers, Maggie
Hamlin, Ira IL. Co Schmidt, Mrs. Peter
Larson, Axel
Wausau Land and Lumber Co.
A. w. TREvITT, p. M.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26

Farmers and stockraisers who desire
to get at least one-third moremilk from
their cows during fly time should pur-
chase quantity of Callies' Fly Fluid
and spray their cattle. Call at store
and witness tests and get testimonials
from Marathon county stock raisers
who have used it.
Nice line of fall suits now in stock at
Sem Bros. They are neat and dressy
and of new styles.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
HEALTH NECESSITIES.

Our business ability and our capacity
for hard work depends largely upon
our health, and our health depends upon
what we eat
It's never economy to buy poor gro
ceries, that is, unless you have retired
from work. You can't get the poor
kinds here we don't keep them. But
in case you Still want to work, give us
an order. Max f. Boehm, two stores
Grand Ave.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26

A party of about ten people will leave
Wausau early next month for st. Louis
to spend several weeks in Viewing the
interesting sights at the Worlds fair,
and will go by water the entire distance.
Early in the summer they had made for
them an ordinary sized house boat,
which has since been duly christened
and made ready for the trip. The boat
will easily carry ten persons, together
with grocery supplies, bedding and
other necessary articles. The only
obstacles to be encountered Will bt
Little Bull falls, the paper mill dam al
Grand Rapids and possibly few Other
points where the boat will have to bt
unloaded and carried around the
dangerous places. The party ha'
chosen Jos. Pope for captain and pilot
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
A GOOD SIGN.

When You see healthy, satisfied peo-
pie coming from our store, you may
be sure that we supply what pleasing.
You can have the best and save money
with us on groceries. There's no
doubt of the worth of good groceries
and there is always satisfaction in the
ones we sell-Max + Boehm, who
caters TO your wants.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned takes this method
of expressing their sincere thanks to
Chose kind friends and neighbors who
so helpfully assisted us during our late
bereavement in the burial of our beloved
daughter and sister, Mollie Hollis.
JOS. HOLLIS AND FAMILY.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
Excursion Rates to Yellowstone

VIA the North estern Line, daily,
with favorable return limits. Variable
routes. Most wonderful scenery in the
world. Apply to agents Chicago 4
North W estern R'y.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
Very Low Excursion Rates TO
Boston Mass

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold August IL, II
and Is, limited by extension to return
until September 30, inclusive, on ae-
count of e. A K Eneampment. Apply
to agents Chicago & Northwestern
R'y
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
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WAUSAU, WIS


Mems white canvas shoes, all sizes 1880 CSC
Mems double sole working shoes -------$ l.lO
Ladies' fine dongola oxfords --.----.--.-. $l.OO
Ladies' fine strap sandals --...-..-..-..-- $l.OO
Misses shoes. fine dongoIa stock, l3 to q $50
Mems fine dress shirts, each --l0c
A better quality each -.----.-.---...------4 Sc
Mems fancy balbriggan underwear pc
Mems ribbed balbriggan underwear BOO
Boys balbrggan underwear. ---------.----2 pc
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26

With a suit of Wilson's hygienic
underwear on your body you can keep
as cool as cucumber these hot days.
Sold only by Seim Bros.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
Groceries : Groceries
Fresh Eggs and Dairy
Butter always on
hand.

All kinds of Breakfast Food Egg O'See,
Force Food, Cream of Wheat, Grape Nuts.
Malta Vita, Rolled Avena. etc.. etc. Ask our
prices on these goods and compare with
other dealers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-10-14

hereby appointed drain commissioner
to fill said vacancy and that he furnish
bond in the sum Of $1,000 90. q
On motion it was resolved that the Co.
auditor be and is hereby authorized and
instructed to spread OH the tax lists for
the years 1904 and 1905 against lands
originally assessed for benefits for the
construction of drain No IL the sum of
$780, this sum being amount of con-
tract for the building Of dam and extra
work fixing said drain duly authorized
by this board, SO per cent to be spread
in 1904 and 5Oper cent to be spread in
1905. .
The following bills were duly audited
and allowed:
Kr Lee, board and care OF CO poor
lOnSuOtter. .................. % w
J Breyman, labor with team on
drain No 6 SO
S M Breidford, goods 10 co poor
Johnson. .......... ...... "a 90
Fred Sloan, livery hire co commrs
viewing bridge. .......... 200
Robt Ferguson, goods to CO poor
Graham. .............. "a 90
+ ] Farrow services as CO commr
viewing bridges, etc. 40 9O'
F H Anderson, cash advanced for
express. ..A ......... 6 Is
Goods furnished county poor
Geroux 5000. 5 80
Witnesses district court ....... 2 40
Bailiffs district court. ........ 90
Express ''.............. 70
Goods furnished county poor
Oddson 4 IS
Freight paid on sand, ETC.. !. 1872 80
Goods furnished county poor
StratbLrg. Observation-Disclosures. 2 40
Postage and envelopes. ...... 81 20
Postage due, etc............ IL 70
N N Stiles, labor on drain No lis. = SO
The Pioneer Express, publishing
commissioner. proceedings. 6 90
F Myriek, expenses trip, tos Faaa ~
.'- go on county business...a,:.:: 80 so
Robt Dunlop. sheriff fees state VS. ~
Newton, ct al. ~. IS 2O
Mrs A Gerardin, board and care
8; of county poor third quarter
1904 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. :.245 IS
fJohn E Truen,ner. sherifffees state
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-10-14

VS. Mckay ct al. J. ...... 25 90 /.
st Anthony & Dakota Elevator
Company, material furnished
for bridges. q 20
Fred eFarrow, services as county
county commissioner and mile
dSe ..-s...s.... 20 ~
Abe Cox, services as county CONF
missioner and mileage. 81 90
F C Myrick, services as county
commissioner and mileage
part of August. 43 10
&c Myrick, services as county
commissioner nd mileage
part of August, September
anu OCTOBER. ...........:.... 64 ~
Board adjourned until 30 p m this
day.
Board met per adjournment present F
c Myrick, Fred Farrow and Abe Cox.
The following bills were duly audited
and allowed as follows:
VIM Nicholson board and care In
gwaldson and Fleming insane 1s 90
DSAk'AAAuS Sli oASSi Sdt Vi lily WdlO.
son insane. .................. 4 90
Is Eyrikson goods furnished
county poor Bjarnason. ...... 80 90
IS ] E rikson goods furnished
county poor Kritsjanson. 1850. 800
G Gudmundson services on base
ment court house. ..........5 90
H c Hawley drugs furnished
Schroeder family county poor IA 95
The Pink Paper publishing COM
missioners proc edings etc.. "a Is
Minutes read and approved.
Board adjourned until October 24th,
1904
Signed:
F. c.. MYRICK,
Attest:
SWAIN THoRWALDsoN,
Auditor. &
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-10-14
Broke Into His Honse.

S., LeQuinn Of Cavendish, VT. was
robbed Of his customary health by in
vasion Of Chronic Constipation. When
DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke into his
house, his trouble was arrested and now
he's entirely cured. They're guaranteed
to cure, 25c at T. r. shaw's Drug Store.