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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18
THE DEATH KNELL
OF THE CAUCUS

The last election was in many
respects the most astounding ever
held in Wood county. The majority
given Republican candidates were the
largest ever received for any candi-
date, for an office on any ticket in
this county. A Republican candi-
date for President led with the
largest majority of any candidate
The Republican candidate for Cover
nor acted we'll his part and has proved
himself to be worthy of the confidence
of the entire state. The election was
interesting, as well as astonishing for
a variety of reasons, but this latter
fact was the astonishing one of the
campaign, the one that needed
explanation, the one to which Signi-
ficance is attached Incidentally
the election was interesting because
it demonstrated that the voters of
Wood county knew how to make use
of the ballot to register their will.
The power of the independent voter
is on the increase. The big vote for
Roosevelt was Of much interest simply
because it showed how complete
hold the President had on the conf
dence of his countrymen here and
elsewhere. Governor LaFollette
stood for a thing, he incarnated an
idea, he embodied a principle. To
the people of Wood county, LaFollette
was a prophet pleading for cause,
and that cause was the publication
of the ballot. The larger. the more
complete, and easier expression of
the peoples will. The election swept
away the last vestige of doubt as to
whether or not. Wood county wants
direct nominations. We will go one
step farther, we believe the election
sounded the death knell in Wood
county of the caucus and convention
system.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18

DR.. 0. T. Hougen, M. D. Office
over Days drug store. Telephone IS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18
MAN AND WOMAN HELD
ON CHARGE OF SWINDLE
E. T. Talmadge, With Beautiful
Southern Widow" as Alleged
Accomplice, Must Face Grand
Jury on Serious AcCus alton.

With sta beautiful southern widow
posing as worth S75, 900 mentioned as
his accomplice, E. T. Talmadge,
Chicago agent for the Imperial
Trustee Company of New Jersey. with
Offices at 50 Dearborn street, is wait
ing for the grand jury to delve into
charges that he engaged in con-
spiracy to uefraud.
Talmadge. who is stock under
writer, and Mrs. Marie E. Wood, 80
Thirty-sixth street, who played the
role of the erich widow" in the alleged
conspiracy, were held to the grand
jury by Justice Underwood on COM
plaint of Miss A. T. Ripple of Des
MOineS, who owns large number of
shares in coal mining company of
Wyoming.
Among the witnesses in the case
was Mrs. Francis Mason, siSter-in-law
of former Senator William E. Mason,
who testified that she had been
mulcted of 81 900 through the opera
tions of Talmadge and bis assistants
Story Of Case in Short.
The story OF the alleged confidence
game as unwound in Justice Under
woods court is short land simple.
Miss Ripple testified that she came
to Chicago to raise $4,000 for the
mining cOmnanv She called on Tai
madge, who said that he had a rich
client, "beautiful southern widow
worth S75,OOO," who was willing to
put 81 900 in a good Investment.
The widow, the broker and the
promoter met, and the widow signed
a promise to invest $1,000 in mining
stock. Talmadge demanded COM
mission of 1925 for underwriting,
which was paid. Later the widow
refused to take the stock and Tai
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18

OF the many hunting parties that
have gone out from this city for
recreation and vension those thus far
heard from are meeting with UNUSUAL
success. The deer seem to be plen-
tiful this fall. One party of eight
that left the city last Thursday for
Star Lake, had killed II deer up till
Tuesday. The party consisted OF the
following;-L. NJ. Nash, Chas. Boles,
G. w. Mason. W. a. Cary, e. RoSsier,
Hugh Boles. D. d. Conway of Grand
Rapids and Frank BuleS Of NekoOSa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18

DR.. f. POmainville office at Steib'S
Residence west side. Tel. No. 248.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a 80
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup Of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
j. E. DAILY.
1SnOy-6m JOHNSON g HILL Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18

The east side ladies aid society of
the Congregational church are going
to hold sale and have warm supper
both afternoon and evening of
December seventh. Supper from to
8 O'Clock. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18
Housewives Department

All bleached table linen, SOC, 39c
All bleached table linen, Csc, 49c
Unbleached table linen, 85c, ..69c
Unbleached table linen, ST.. .S9c
Bleached table linen, 1875. ..9Sc
Bleached table linen, $50. ..1.29
Bleached table linen, 1,75... ..1.59
Marseilles Concord bed spreads
worth 95c, sale price,. .69c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18
MEN TO PATRONIZE

Dr.Chas. Pomainville, Dentist, Office
In Pomainville block, West side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18

For RENT--A store building on the
west side formerly occupied by the
Yellow Front restaurant. For terms
and particulars inquire at this office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-18
ma6ge declined to return

madge declined to return the
commission.
The case was placed in the hands
of Detectives Davy and Lodge OF
Stanton avenue station, and Assistant
States Attorney Leon Zolotkotf was
assigned to gather evidence. Mrs
Wood, who played the part Of the
widow, was arrested October 20. and
on being taken to the station admitted
that her reputed wealth was fiction.
She was unable to display security
enough to cover d bond of $500.
Talmadge Gives Himself Up.
Talmadge. who was out of the CITY
at the time, returned October q. and
at once gave himself up. when he and
his alleged accomplice were released
on bonds. When the case came up
before Justice Underwood, Assistant
States Attorney Zolotkoff was not
present, aud molten to dismiss was
made by Talmadge.
The case was continued, however,
after the testimony had been heard,
and then it developed that Zolotkoff
had received a mysterious telephone
message purporting to come from the
prosecution to the effect that the case
had been postponed.
Yesterday the case was taken up
again and the two defendants were
bound over to the grand jury in bonds
of $500 each.-Chicago Record Novem-
Der 16
Mr.. Talma6ge was at one time a
resident of this city and this offense
is not his first one in this kind of
work
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
Intellectual FeaSfS.

Tower Hill, this county, is fast be-
coming a leading intellectual center.
A two-weeks' grove meeting, so to
term it, is now in progress, at which
are to be heard prominent speakers
from near and far. Last Saturday
was La Toilette day, when the gov
ernor was present and addressed ore
of the largest crowds ever assembled
In Iowa county. The warm earted
reception extended him and the en-
thusiasm his address aroused were
such as only men of his wonderful
attachments and high honor draw
forth. The program for next Sunday
is specially strong. Speakers are:
Rev. It. Lloyd Jones of Liverpool,
England; A. M. Spence, pastor Of
Congregational church, Green Bay !;
Charles F. Niles, pastor Of Unitarian
church, Menominee; G. r. Pike, pas
tor of Willard Ave. church, Chicago I;
Rev. John Hardcastle of the p. NJ.
church, subject "Evolltion;" Rev.
r. E. Olmsted, of DEBORAH, Iowa /;
Prof. Adams Of the University of
Wisconsin, subject "The Labor Prob
lem in the Near Future"
The fellowship of Tower Hill goes
out to all those who seek the open
mind, the earnest heart, the devout
spirit and the simple life.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
NUMBER 33

Mr.. Clarence Stephenson OF Be-
lott came up yesterday to visit at the
| home Of his parents and to take in
the old reliable fair
--r'red and Robert Charles, the
former from Faribault, Mimi, and
the latter from Denver. Colo, are
home-comers this week whom every
body is pleased to see.
Rufus Hooking came from En-
glewood Saturday night. He joins
his wife who has been here for sew
eral weeks in making up the large
number OF distant attendants at the
first and best fair
M ISIS Margaret and Hannah Dug
gan returned to their Chicago home
after five weeks visit with rela-
tives in this city and Waldwick. The
young ladies are cousins of Ms. f..
Il. Dunn.
No stone il being left unturned
to make the fair at Dodgeville this
year the best in Its long history. The
carr ival is to be IA atrong and attrac-
tive feature. Sept 6.7-S9 is the time
fixed.
-Four births in three days at
Warren last week, which Is n record
breaker for that place. The Sentinel
of that place regards the births AZ
simply another indication OF pros
perity,n and as evidence that "every-
thing is booming in Warren"
Exchanges The blackberry BUSH
es in the woods are full OF berries
which are getting ripe. We know,
because we went out through the
country one day last week hunting
for the delinquent subscriber, and
found him, but not in such large
numbers rs the berries. Wild plums
and hazel nuts are abundant.
The lead smelling furnaces at
Dodgeville seem to be doing n very
successful business. They are turn
ing ont about two carloads of pig
lead every week. The establishing
of furnaces at Dodgeville has in
duced many miners to search for
lead, which Is ready for sale when
mined, while blackjack costs "A great
deal before 1t Is marketable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
The Local Field.
Phone 10.

-Correll e. Martin for clothing.
% cents buys Red Trunk and
with it goes a good smoke.
Miss Nettie Gundry is home for
the fair.
Mrs. George, of Shullsburg, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Gundry.
Miss Annie Gale has gone to Hot
Springs, Colo.
Program for Thursday and Fri
day races at fair on last page.
Mrs. Art Ben is here from James
vile for visit with her parents.
Frank Callow is among the
many who are here for the fair.
Miss Gertrude Tucker, of Chica-
go, is a guess of Miss Bessie Brewer
Mr.. Percy Hanson, of Madison,
was guest Of Miles Thomas last
week.
John Penberthy came up FROM
Beloit last week for a good time with
old pals.
miss NlTEle Dludtl VI bohsrN iio
is here for the fair, a guest of Mrs.
Rad LIBBY. -'
Miss Hogue Of Darlington has
been guest of Mrs. II. Sims within
the last week.
Mrs. A. G. Bennett, of Chicago,
having once tested the merits of our
fair, is on hand for another good
time.
Mr. Bert Bennett is home for a
brief stay from Berlin, this state
where he holds good position as
plumber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grange
left their new Kentucky home to be
with folks here this week, see the
ostrich, etc.
F. Ludden Il Co. have force o.
men busily engaged at trench dig.
cling and pipe laying to connect bus
ines houses with their heating plant
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
Honor Minus Victory.

The great national game of base
ball, as manipulated at Livingston's
field day last Thursday, was dis
graced. A game between Galena's
crack team of salaried players from
all quarters and the Muscoda boys
took place as advertised, Galena
winning as was expected. This was
to be followed, per announcement in
bills, with a game between the
Platteville and Mineral Point mines.
When Platteville lined up it consist
ed of seven of Galena's paid players
and two from Platteville, and one OF
the said two was taken out and a
Muscoda player substituted during
the progress of the game. Notwith-
standing this strong and unreasona-
BILE combination, the Mineral Point
boys cover half of whom are high
school students) made a most Won
derful showing. For eleven innings
they held the professionals to tie
4 to 4, but in the twelfth inning, by
a smooth piece of interference which
no doubt was the cause to some ex-
tent of the wild throw that followed,
the cracks" garnered two more tai
lies, thus saving themselves from an
ignominious defeat, and the game
ended with score of 6 to 1.
1t was conceded by every one of
the large number who witnessed the
contest that the Mineral Point boys
played as good a game as was ever
put up in Wisconsin considering
their age and experience. They left
the diamond crowned with admira-
ton and all the honors of the day.
The pitching of Ernie Ovitz, who
was probably the youngest player
participating, proved an enigma to
the men of experience and repute
who faced him, everyone being COM
PEELED to lay down the bat on strikes,
and after the game they frankly ac-
knowledged that his delivery was the
most difficult to solve they had met
with this year. This good pitching
of Ovitz was we'll supported by his
team mates in the field, hence the
excellent showing of our club.
There's glory and honor enough for
them in this game for q season
should they fail to- win another.
Neither Platteville, GaleDa or Mus
coda won anything. Notwithstanding
all had hand in endeavoring to
down the "kids." All honor to our
boys So say every one who witness
ed their nerve and skill. 1t is the
general verdict that they should
have been awarded the entire purse
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
The Deiis Of the Wisconsin.

The Chicago, Milwaukee IL st. Paul
Railway has arranged for low-rate
excursion to Kilbourn to enable ev-
eryone to see the wonders OF the
Dells. The excursion tickets include
steamer ride on the river. A special
train will leave Mineral Point at
$3.50 a. m, Sunday, August Il, and
returning will leave Kilbourn at $3.50
p. m. This is an excellent opportun-
ity for trip full Of instruction, en-
joyment and recreation. For tickets
and further information apply to the
agent OF abe C.M. IL st. R'y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
J. F. HENDRA.

Ben Blewett wants a carload OF
poultry. 2w.
Mrs. Frank Suthers and children
are down from Madison in readiness
for the fair
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phillips are
out from Chicago to join their folks
here fair time.
Frank and Joe Lynch are down
from Neilsvile. Couldn't miss the
fair; never did.
Miss Kate Ross is visiting with
friends in this city. She halls from
Lajunta, Colorado.
Miss Gertie Schlater of James
vile is visiting relatives and friends
in this city this week.
Miss Lottie Terrill is home from
Chicago, where she holds a good po-
sition as stenographer.
"A good boy desiring to learn the
barbering business can get the OPP
portunity at Chas. Winn's shop.
Miss Clara Engels is spending
her vacation in Mineral Point, visit
ing with her parents and taking in
the fair.
Mrs. w. H. Jeahy and children,
o. Chillicotbe, Mo-, are visiting at
the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna
Schiller.
Mrs. ShoebottOm Of Chicago, (nee
Miss Mile Miller of this city,, Is
visiting relatives and friends here
this week.
| Mrs. Nick Brewer and son Thorn
as are out from Evanston, ILL.,, for q
visit with relatives and to attend the
old reliable fair.
DIR. John Curry and wife are
here from Cassville, Grant county
They never miss Mineral Poin,
fair IL they can help it.
If you don't find in the Tribune
what you are looking for, go to the
fair grounds, as everything worth
looking for Is to be found there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN. THURSDAY, AUGUST 49,

For Rent, the John Crum prop
erty in second ward, Inquire of n. J
Kieffer.
Next Sunday Rev. ]. Hardcastle
will lecture at Tower Hill, taking for
his subject "Evolution.n
Miss Ethel Douglas Of Chicago
is enjoying the hospitality of her
aunt. Mrs. James Brewer.
| Mrs. Ira Kittoe and child come
from Hawarden, Iowa, for stay
with relatives and friends.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Prideaux are
enjoying visit from their daughter
| Miss Annie, of La Crosse.
Capt. :. +. Shepard aud Alder.
! man Potter are looking after land in
terests in North Dakota.
Miss Bessie Vale of Bodgeville
Is visiting her friend Miss Jennie
Jones, and will take in the fair.
The Misses Florence Jackson and
Ethel Curry treated the Tribune
force to candy Monday afternoon.
Miss Mary McCloskey of Phila-
delphia is visiting in this city. the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Clark.
The ioresters' entertainment
aud dance last Thursday evening
was largely attended and successful.
Mr.. s. Scorse will preach at
Pleasant View on Sunday at II IA. m.
and Willow Springs at 2:30. All well
come.
Miss Nora O'Dowd is home again
after devoting five weeks to visiting
with friends in Platteville and
Dodgeville. ~
Ellsworth Hprris is spending n
few weeks with his father and other
relatives in Chicago, Rogers Park
and Evanston.
The M isses Annie and Katie Nc
Gnigan, Of Blauchardyille, are visi-
ting relatives and friends in this city
1t being fair week
Miss Ida Hewitt is here from
Evanston visiting her mother and
other relatives. She is accompanied
by her little nephew, Berg Hosking.
1T is safe to bet that no home
coming visitor will enjoy the fair
more than VIM. Day (mute) who ar
rived from Beloit on Monday even
ing.
Theatre at opera house every
n ight this week. It Is the same CON-
pSs.y that gave such general salts
faction during fair week here last
year,
20. q. Parkinson and Master Don
Parkinson started this week for a
trip through Illinois, Mont, and Ar
kansas visiting relatives and the
st. Louis Fair on their route.
Leslie Harker and bride are here
for the First and Best Fair, and for IA
visit with relatives. Leslie Ia also a
valued acquisition to the Mineral
Point band, especially at this time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
Struck by Lightning.

During the storm early Monday
morning the Catholic church at
Ridgeway was struck by lightning
and burned to the ground. Loss
abont $1,000. Father O'Riley, its pas
.tor, announces that IL will be rebuilt.
f. r. Evans of Dodgeville township
lost a barn through the same agency
at the same time. Northwest Of
Mineral Point bail fell in sheets de-
stroying corn more or less, while
south OF here wind did considerable
damage. i seems strange that Min
eral Point escaped.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
Sale 0fPoIa1d China Hogs.

will offer my entire herd, consist
ing of 38 thoroughbred registered Po-
land China hogs for sale at the Big
White Fair grounds in Darlington on
the last day Of the Fair, August 10th,
commencing at one o'clock. My en-
tire herd are prize winners and
breeders can obtain some choice
stock at this sale. Send for catalogue.
X. +. DoUGHERTY,
lw Darlington, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
Hunters, Take Notice.

We, the undersigned, hereby for
bid all parties from trespassing
on lands owned by us, for the
purpose of hunting Of whatever ma
ture. Damage to property and stock
sustained in the past through the
recklessness OF hunters compel Us TO
resort to law if needs be.
w. IL J. HoARE.
August &, 1904. JOHN GoRGEN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
Partnership Dissolved.

The partnership heretofore exist
ing between w. J. Clark and Barney
Clark has been dissolved. The wood,
bay and straw business and general
team work will be carried on by W..
J. Clark. Terms cash.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
New kSHrosd.

Near Lanark party Of civil engi-
neers are surveying proposed route
for an extention to the Milwaukee
railway. 1t is reported that the line
is to be run to Warren to connect
with the present Wisconsin lines.
Most people think that such a line
would be great benefit to Warren,
and also to Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
House and Lot for Sale.

Consisting Of four acres OF land
with good well and outhouses. This
property joins the city. For further
particulars inquire Of
30m2 ROBERT JEFFERY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
HsrvesfH0me Picnic.

The 2. M. Sunday School Of Pleas
ant View will hold theie. annual pic
mic in Jay Dunn's grove, Wednesday,
August oath. Cordial invitation ex-
tended to ALL
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
Public Notice.

Sealed bids for the purchase OF 60
tons Of the best grade Of hard coal
will be received by the school board
up to Z 80 p. m. on Monday, Sept. 9Th,
1904. j. T.. AYLWARD,
32td Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18

When you want n physic that Is
mild and gentle, easy to take and
certain to act, always use Chamber
lain's stomach and Liver Tablets.
For sale at Vivian's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
LOST

One 2000-mile railroad book con-
tanning between 1900 and 1900. Fin-
der please return to Hotel Royal and
receive reward.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18

The practice OF dumping rubbish
In the old Cemetery is strictly for
bioden and must be stopped at once
under penalty. J. r. OSBORNE,
Mayor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18
Special Sale.

For the next two weeks / will offer
at reduced sale choice collection n
Surries, Bnggies, Bikes, Wagons, etc
32w2* N. TREwEEK.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-08-18

Money to loan on real ettate
security. See j. y. Reynolds.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-04-06

80 acres, two miles from city, un-
improved.
House and Lot, acres, near city
limits, very desirable.
Half acre City Lot, front on Main
Street, no improvements.
acre, with new dwelling, in city
limits.
III acres, near city limits, cleared, j,
no improvements.
200 acres in Fork township, OH Tug
aioo River, two dwellings,.
100 acres in Williamson township,
improved, on Beaverdem creek.
400 acres in Oaklawn township, in
Greenville Co., half in cultivation,
5 tenant dwellings,, 80 acres of this
is in bottom land.
700 acres in Hopewell township, on
Six and Twenty Greek, 300 acres in
cultivation, 2 good residences, 6 ten
ant dwellings, 40 acres in bottom land.
81 acres in Garvin township, on
Three-and-T Twenty Greek, good dwell
ing, barn, sc.
Sc acres in Macon Co., N. c., 20
miles above Walhalla, on road to
Highlands.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-04-06
4 Nell Bred peerrsUu,

Orison SWEET Marden, in Success,
gives his idea Of well-bred person -
He will be kind.
He will not use slang.
Tie will try to make others happy.
He will not be shy or self conscious.
He will never indulge in ill.natured
gossip.
He will never forget the respect due
to age.
He will not swagger or boast of his
achievements.
He will think of others before
he thinks of himself.
He will be scrupulous in his regard
for the rights of others.
He will not measure his civility by
people s bank accounts.
He will not forget engagements,
promises, or obligations of any kind.
In conversation he will not be argu-
mentative or contradictory.
lie will never make fun Of the pc
culiarities or idiosyncrasies of others.
He will not bore people by constant
ly talking of himself and his affairs.
He will never under any circum-
stances cause another pain, if he can
help it.
He will not think that "good inten-
tions' compensate for rude or gruf.
manners.
He will be as agreeable to his social
interiors as TO his equals and superi
ors.
He will not sulk or feel neglected if
others receive more attention than ne
does.
He will not have two sets of man
ners; one for COMPANY" and one for
home use.