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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02

The young people of the college set
were delightfully."- entertained last eve
ming by Mrs. Thomas Fl. Shevlin at
her home on Oak Grove street, in
honor of her daughter, Miss Florence
pine combined to give a holiday dec
Grafton to the rooms and the supper
table was made beautiful with poin-
settia blossoms. About fifty young
people were present. 49, y.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry J. Moreton of
Portland, avenue gave a dinner .@last
evening, at which Miss Susanne
Fletcher was the honor guest. After
dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Moreton and
their guests attended the cotillion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02

Dr. and Mrs. r. r. Goodwin Of
University avenue Sc entertained at
a family dinner yesterday in honor
of their cousin, Mrs. George Adelbert
Blair. Red, white and pink carna-
tons formed a pretty centerpiece.
Covers were laid for nine and the
guests were all cousins. (
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02

1915 Nicollet. avenue g ZEN teri aimed .s.at
a midnight supper NeWSIsY ear sseVse sfor
Harry III. Doner of the SLEEPY King,
opera company. The rooms were
prettily decorated with holly i and
mistletoe and yellow was the pEevail-
ing color In the dining-roon1:s s,iisa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
Another Scare.

Much excitement was caused in
town Friday evening by the word
that man had been killed in a run
away on Whites hill. AS the hill
is renowned place for catastroph-
es, Marshal Budworth Immediately
started for the scene Of action, but
on arriving found that the dead
man had gone elsewhere. Those
who brought the word stated that
they had seen the team run away,
throwing the man out and grind
ing his head under the wheels of
the heavy wagon.
Those who saw the man drive out
of town, stated that he was in an
intoxicated condition, being scarce
ly able to stay on the wagon. His
identity is matter Of speculation,
but it is probable that numerous
cuts and bruises were his only in
juries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

everyone. Mrs. Name Nehler read
a short article concerning how many
times we eat these days, and Mrs.
Humphrey recited two verses tell
ing us of our friends. Miss Baxter
then repeated her selection Of the
afternoon for the benefit Of the G..
A. R. and invited guests. The final
number OF the evening was a spell
ing-down contest. Miss Portia
Showalter, one of our most Efficient
teachers in our city schools, and the
boys of the Brigade and several of
the other young people participated.
The first one to miss a word was
given a BOBBY prize, and the young
lady whe spelled down the crowd,
Miss Bertha Wenzel, received the
first prize.
Refreshments served at the close
concluded one of the most enjoy
able gatherings we have attended
for some time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
O. B. THOMAS DEAD.
Venerable Lawyer and Statesman
Passed Away.

0. B. Thomas, the oldest member
of the Wisconsin bar, and the one
time congressman of the third dis
trict, died at his home in Prairie du
Chen Monday at the age Of seventy
two years. Mr.. Thomas came to
Prairie du Chen when only four
years of age, and has made it his
home ever since. His infrmities
had been increasing for the past
year, until they terminated in his
death. In the Civil war he was COM
missioned captain of Co. D, Thirty
first Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry,
and served three years. During
his life he has neld many other
high and responsible positions, and
was one Of the best known men of
Wisconsin. A son and daughter
survive him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
Obituary-T rollope.

Thomas Trollope was born in Ling,
Norfolk County, England, Dec
ember 28th, 1921, and died October
18th, 1904, making his age eighty
two years, nine months aud twenty
days. He came to America with
his parents at the age of fourteen
years and settled with them in Can
ada. There he was married to
Elizabeth Deriving, on August 9TH,
1882. He and his wife then moved
to Johnson, Lemoil Co., Vermont,
where they lived for thirteen years,
during which time six children
were born to them. From there
thew moved to Little Grant, where
have made their home ever since.
At one time Mr.. Trollope and his
wife established themselves in the
hotel business at Boscobel, but not
liking the occupation they soon
afterward returned to the farm.
Five more children were born in
Little rant, making large family
of which nine survive, two having
died IN infancy. The mother died
in February, 1894, having lived to
see their golden wedding day. They
are now reunited in the land of
rest. Funeral services were held
at the Little Grant church, con-
Quoted by Rev. HI. J. Weatherbee,
of Bloomington. The children who
survive are Elijah; of Cassville;
Cornelius, Colorado; Moses, Wash
ington; Mrs. Cornelia Cundy, Plat
teville; Mrs. Ellen Wilkinson, Joel,
William, and Mrs. Fannie Smith, of
Little Grant; and Mrs. Lolita Pea
cock, of Bloomington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

when he accompanied his parents
on their removal from Vermont to
the state Of Iowa and there on a
farm in Butler County, he resided
until 1861. During this period he
attended the local district school,
and acquired documentary know
ledge of the ordinary English
branches. In 1861 the family re-
moved to Cedar Falls, Blackhawk
County, where he continued his
studies in the public schools, sup
plementing the instruction thus re-
ceived with course at Cornell
College at Mt. Vernon. Iowa.
At a comparatively early period
Mr.. BabcOck had chosen as his life
work the activities of business
rather than a professional career
and accordingly he left college ere
completing the course and associated
himself with his father, who was
engaged in the lumber industry.
The business career of the elder
Babcock was well calculated to in
spire any young man. Some idea
OF the energy of Mr.. Babcock's
father may be gained from the fact
that he continued in the active
management of his business affairs
until his ninetieth year and then
retired only because an accident IN
capacitated him for the work of
personal direction.
Mr.. Babcock's business career was
quite as successful as the legislative
career which followed it and which
has brought him so prominently to
the attention of the country at
large When the lumber business
established by Mr.. Babcock Senior
at Cedar Falls, Ia, was sold, the
son entered the employ of the new
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

Joseph Weeks Babcock of Wiscon-
sin has long been recognized as one
Of the Republican leaders in the
national House of Representatives.
He was born in Swanton, Franklin
County, Vermont, on March 8,
1850, being a descendant of one OF
those sturdy Pilgrim families which
laid the foundation for the proven
bal integrity of typical New Eng
land character. His father was
Ebenezer Wright Babcock and his
mother Mahala, the daughter OF
Hon. Joseph Weeks of New Hamp-
shire who was a member Of the
Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth
Congresses in the years 1886 to
1910.
Mr.. Babcock owes much to his
father who was a man of great
force of character. 1t is from him
that the subject Of this sketch in
herits his energy, perseverance and
capacity for unremitting hard work.
Mr.. Babcock lost his mother when
he was but 16 years of age but her
influence was strong upon his in
tellectual and moral life during his
earlier years. His maternal grand
father was jurist and legislator OF
brilliant mind and many Of these
attachments apparently descended
through the daughter to her son
who was, in a measure, to follow in
his grandfather's footsteps in so far
as his public career is concerned.
Joseph Weeks Babcock, who was
the youngest of family of four
children, was only five years of age
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
CONDITION NOT SERIOUS.
Unnecessary Alarm Caused by Brie f
Dispatch and Delayed Letter.

At 1870 o'clock Monday afternoon,
Mrs. S. w. Doolittle received tele--
gram from Chicago, saying, "Come
at once. S. w. Doolittle." The
message came from the hospital
where the Doctor is recovering
from an operation. for which he
went down there last week, It's
brief wording gave Mrs. Doolittle
every reason to believe the worst,
and she was almost Frustrated by
anxiety. Hurriedly preparing for
the journey, she took the afternoon
train for Chicago, where she arrived
at 9:45 Monday evening. Grave
fears were entertained by the many
friends of the Doctor, that some un-
forseen complication had set in and
endangered his life.
On Tuesdays morning mail, how
ever, Miss Lila Wendell, a sister Of
Mrs. Doolittle, received a letter from
the Doctor written from Chicago
on the 23rd inst, saying THAI he
was getting along nicely but was
nervous and could not rest, and
that if he did not get the needed
rest in the next few hours he would
send for Mrs Doolittle to care for
him. He assured them, however,
that his condition was not at all
critical, and enjoined them not to
come until sent for, and that in
case he decided to call his wife he
would telegraph. Under the sup
position that she had received the
letter, the hospital authorities made
the message to Mrs: Doolittle as
brief as possible, little thinking of
the CONSERVATION it would cause.
A few words more would have been
the means of saving the anxious
wife a great amount Of nervous
strain.
The natureaof the operation itself
was comparatively trivial, being due
to an infection of a wound in the
middle of the back caused by a
rusty nail received in the Doctors
youth. OF late the spot had been
causing him considerable annoy
ance, especially when riding, so
that he determined to rid himself
of it before it grew worse.
Later Dispatch: mot in immed-
late danger but very weak.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

An ingenious method of hand
ling safe was used by Barnett and
son Monday morning in moving the
heavy safe owned by DR.. Doolittle
out of the old Bennett building. one
of the heavy derricks used in hand.
ling the blocks of cut stone on the
new bank was employed, and the
safe was easily lowered to the
ground.
While working at the Mcdonald
bridge works Monday, Chas. Smith
had the misfortune to get small
scrap of steel in his eye, not in
juring the sight but making very
painful wound.
Mrs. w. E. Lathrop,i of Fenni-
more, and Mrs. John T. Ruka, of
Boscobel, visited with the family of
w. S. Lathrop the latter part of the
week. Mrs. Ruka visited in Platte
vile over Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
COUNTY WEALTH GROWS
Interesting Figures as Compiled by
County Clerk Griffis

The recapitulation on the abstract
of the assessment rolls of the
county for this year as prepared by
90. Clerk Griffis for the secretary of
state shows marked increase in the
wealth of the county over that of
last year. Total value of personal
property in 1908, amounting to
SIS, 9SS, 6S5, has decreased to S., 936,
999 this year; while the total value
of land and buildings, $21, 1913, 514,
has increased to $22,OSO,972. City
and village lots, with improvements
thereon, have increased from $4,-
GAS, 391 to S., 459, 5S4. These figures
make an increase in value of all
property of the county of million
and half in the past year.
The number of horses has in
creased from 20, 2S6, with an aver
age value of $5112, to 5000 with
an average value Of $53.6S. Cattle
have increased in number from rs,
662 to 81, 961; sheep and lambs, 49,
81 to %, 10S; swine, 1928 to 49,,
9S6. The number of gold and silver
watches, strangely enough, has de-
creased from IA last year to 13 this
year; and bicycles are also rare,
only two being found in the county
in 1903 and four in 1904.
Lancaster, being double town
ship, is much in advance of the
other towns in wealth; while the
south part of the county has much
higher valuation than the northern
part. Dairying is predominant
among the industries, there being
81 creameries and cheese factories
in the county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
Joseph WEEKS BABCOCK.

firm in a subordinate capacity, but
such was his industry and de-
termination that only fifteen years
later we find him the active mana
ger and largest individual stock
holder of the great logging and
manufacturing enterprise known as
the Necedah Lumber Company. It
is by no means difficult to discover
the qualities which have contributed
to Mr.. Babcock's success. Cautious
and conservative, he at the same
time manifests decision Of char
acter and promptness of resolution
when occasion requires; and COM
bined with his business sagacity is a
patience which enables him to
master infinite detail. Finally, he
IS. fortunate in the possession of a
mental grasp and foresight that
reaches far beyond the exigencies of
the moment.
The Company has no firme1
believer in the dignity and honor of
labor than this man who has toiled
so conscientiously himself. Doubt
less his own appreciation of the
trials and problems that go to make
up the days work is, in a measure.
responsible for the lively sympathy
which Mr. Babcock has always
manifested for the feelings and
rights of those in his employ. That
the man and his motives were ap-
preciated by his employs is evi-
denced by the fact that during his
entire business career Mr.. Babcock
never had strike among the men
in his employ. Another factor con
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

tributing to this ideal condition is
found in the circumstance that Mr..
Babcock was thoroughly practical
man in SO far as the lumber bust
ness is concerned. He understood
and could personally conduct every
detail of his business and, best of
all, he knew the capa b1l1ties, achieve
ments and value of each particular
man in his employ.
The workingmen owe much to
Mr.. Babcock for yet another reason.
Of all the operators engaged in the
great lumber industry of the North
west he was the first to insist that
1.-The laborer is worthy of his hire"
in all that the term implies. He
insisted that all employees should be
paid in cash instead Of by checks or
credit slips which could be con-
verified into ready money only at a
discount, and he made it a rule that
the wages of the men on his payroll
should in every instance be as high
as those received by other workm en-
performing similar labor.
In the great inland empire where
exceptional quality in personality
and achievements are quickly re-
cognized it was inevitable that a
man OF the qualifications of Joseph
w. Babcock should ere long be
drawn into political life. This was
but the more natural in the case of
Mr.. Babcock from the fact that
with the sense of duty Inherent in
the ideal citizen he had always
been active in public affairs and
strong in his adherence of the Re-
publican party with which he has
always been identified.
Mr.. Babcock, while yet a young
man, was elected President of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

The Ladies' Missionary Society
of the Congregational Church will
meet in the Church Thursday at
3 o'clock instead of Friday at that
times. Besides the regular meeting
and annual election of officers, Rev.
Ralph will address the Society on
the meeting of the American Mis-
sion Society which he recently at
tended at Grinnell, la.
MIR. Paul Muf1ey, of Waters
town, Wis, is visiting his sister,
Mrs. III. J. Johnson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHTY
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-07
CASE WAS COMPROMISED.
EDGAR Loan PLEADED GUILTY TO
PLAIN ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
Was Charged Win Feionious Assault
aud Battery on ar. j. II. Catrow
at Home In County.

Edgear Lord, of his county, was ar
raigned before Justice Roberts Satnr.
day morning ON the charge of felonious
assault and battery on Mr.. J. T. Ca
trow, a well-known resident of this
city. The warrant was sworn out
several DAYS ago and the prisoner has
been held under bond for his appear.
ance.
Several days ago Mr.. Catrow was
attacked near his home, near the
mountain. adjoining the farm of Mr..
Lord, and was terribly beaten by
the latter. A large club played u con-
spicuous part in the assault and as a
result Mr.. Catrow received severe in
iuries, and at once had the warrant
sworn out.
The case was set for trial Saturday
but by mutual agreement of the
complainant, defendant and their at
torneys, the defendant pleaded guilty
to plain assault and battery. He was
fined S25 and costs, which was paid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-07
PERHAPS FATALLY HURT.
UNCLE SAMUEL MCCLURE KIcKED
BY vICIOus HORSE.
Arm broken in three Piaces-He Also
sustains severe Injuries About
the Head.

Uncle Samuel Mcclure. employed
at the Martin hotel as bus drive,
met with an accident Friday morning.
while attending to his duties at the
stable in the rear of the hotel, bv be-
ing kicked by one of the horses, which
will likely result in his death, as his
age is greatly against his recovery,
although at present he is resting as
we'll as can be expected.
The accident happened when he was
grooming the horses that pull the
bus. In entering the stall of one of
the Lorses it began kicking. The un-
fortunate man was struck several
times before, he could be extricated
from beneath the feet of tho vicious
animal He was rendered uncon-
scious and was rescued by the other
men at the stable. The accident oc-
cured in such short length of time
that he had been knocked down before
his position was noticed by the other
workmen.
He was taken to the King s
Daughters Ihospital, where his in5ur-
les were examined 1t was found that
his right arm had been broken in three
places and his scalp cut in several
places. 1t is not thought that his
Skull was injured, although the kick
in the head was heavy blow, and
something of more serious nature
paay develop. DR.. Andrews was sum-
monded aud rendered the necessary
surgical aid. Mr.. Mcclure showed
great neave and is resting we'll, al
though his injuries are very painful.
| 1t is more than likely that his aru
will have TO be amputated to prevent
blood poisoning from developing, the
bones of his arm being badly shatter
cd. This, however. will be the last
resort, as IAN operation would prove
fatal, he being IA years of age, and
unable to withstand a severe shock
Mr. Mcclure is q veteran stage
driver and is Familiarity known
throughout the city and county. Fl,
has many friends who will be very
sorry to learn of his accident, ant
hope for his recovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-07
TO ST. LOUIS WORLDS FAIR.
d. & O. VIII Run its First Coach kxcar-
sion on May l7th-nound rip, SIG,

The first grand coach excursion of
the season to St. Louis Worlds Fair
via the. Baltimore & Ohio Lines will
be run on Nav s17th. On this date
tickets wills be. sold. good going in
day coacI es only ION train leaving
Martinsburg at .l2.23 p. NJ, and in
coaches on regular trains returning.
limited to leave St. Louis not later
than ten'days. including date OF sale.
The splendid equipment of the Balti-
more & Ohio Lines.has beenaugment.
ed FROM time to time during the past
year with coaches of the most modern
patterns. assuring comfort to patrons,
and excellent arrangements will be
provided for meals ell route.
Get details from Ticket Agent, Bal
timore & Ohio r. r. Martinsburg, W.
Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-07

proved to be the only unpleasant fea-
ture of the convention, which was
entirely harmonious after the gentle
men from the lower end of the dis
trict had eliminated themselves from
the proceedings
A few minutes after the convention
had been called to Order, a committee
of six gentlemen, representing the "a
votes from Jefferson opposed 10 Judge
Faulkner's nomination, appeared on
the floor and announced their intention
sof withdrawing from the convention.
Thew alleged as their pretext that the
convention had been illegally called.
and their extreme sense of fairness
and justice TO all parties concerned
would not permit them TO take any
part in convention which seemed to
be determined to nominate man that
4 q few of their people didn't want and
as they were sure to be outvoted anv
way, thew just packed MP their dishes
and went home.
Il.
manept chairman, and Mr.. James F.
8Thompson. Mr.. George r. Marquette
and Mr. @. T. Bevans were named as
ssecretsries After the chairman had
Iappointed committee ON credentials
u recess was taken until after dinner.
n After the reports of the committees
had been disposed of this afternoon.
the chairman called for nominations
Attorney j, NJ. Wood then arose to
present the name OF Judge Faulkner
IN behalf of Berkeley county.
Mr.. Woods is a speaker who always
Commands attention, and he was list
ened to throughout his remarks with
the closest interest. His speech
brought forth the heartiest applause
from his hearers, and when he named
| The distinguished Berkeley county
| kurist as the candidate of his party,
| lie was greeted with storm of APP
| olause.
Attorney A. @. Mcintyre, of Berke
ey Springs, seconded the nomination
IL Judge Faulkner in rafting
Deech, which evoked the greatest en-
husiasm. He referred to the splendid
ecord Of the judge and the loyal man
Ter in which the democrats of this
ounty stood by him against the on
laughts of the opposition. His speech
vas splendid effort.
The roll call showed the vote t6
Enad 80 for Judge Faulkner, witt
zone voting against him, and he wal
eclaTed the nominee of the party
udge Faulkner was then escorted K
he hall, and was received amid ap-
lause. His speech accepting thu
onor was at once vigorous, temperate
md dignified. He referred in YER
kiEdly terms to the fight that haC
eeD made against him in certain
uarters, and expressed kLis deep az
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-07
TOOK APPEAL TO DKoIsIoN.

Nellie Stunkle was arraigned before
Justice Roberts Monday evening on
the charge of assault and battery on
Mrs. Alma Taylor. After the hearing
of the evidence of number of wit
ness. the justice found her guilty and
imposed fine Of $40 and costs. Her
attorney then took an appeal to the
decision and the case will be taken to
higher courts. She was held under a
bond in the amount Of 800 to keep
the peace for one year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-07
QUIETLY MARRIED.
Miss Martina Little Becomes Bride Of
mr.. w. A. Breth.

Miss Martina Little Becomes Bride of
MIR. w. A. Breth.
Miss Martina Little, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. v. Little, of this city
and Mr.. w. a. Breth, a young business
man of Altoona, Pa. were married at
6 o'clock Sunday evening in St. JOS
eph's Catholic, church. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Doha-
hue in the presence of a number OF
relatives and friends of the contracts
ing parties. The legal witnesses were
the brothers of the bride, Mr.. M. A.
Little and Henry Little. After the Ger.
emory reception was held at the
brides home, where number OF
friends called to offer congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Breth left Monday
for their future home in Altoona.
The groom is son OF ex- Mayor Breth,
of that city.