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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
MILWAUKEE,, AUGUST 81.
Egg and Dairy Markets.

MILWAUKEE Eggs - Market firm,
The produce board official quotations
is lie; for fresh laid at mark, cases re-
turned, Sales of good candled stock on the
Dirties, checks and seconds, 12Q14c.
Butter-Market quiet. Elgin price on
extra creamery is 21c. Local price, extra
creamery, .20ec; prints, 2l13c; frsts, 19c;
BE
Cheese Steady: American full cream.
twins, 11Q11hc; limburger, per lb, 912@1Oc;
OFF grade, SQ9c; fancy Brick, 91a010c; low
grades, sqSAc; imported Swiss, 25c; fancy
Block, new, 11@11Ac; new Round Swiss,
11@111zc leaf, old, 14@141ac Sapsago 1Sc.
MCSCODA, Wis, Aug. 19.-Offerings were
Isl boxes OF twin cheese, and $50 boxes of
single daisies; 155 twins sold at 103sc; 26
boxes withdrawn.
ELGIN, ILL.,, Aug. 21-[Specal. l-Butter
No offerings or sales. Official market
firm. bic.
creameries, 17@20c; dairies 16G1Sc. Eggs
Firm; at mark, cases included, 121aGI16c.
Cheese--Easy; daisies, 11A@1114c; twins,
1112c; Young Americas, 111zc.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21-Butter-Strong.
receipts S465; street prices extra creamery,
2l1aG21%c; official prices creamery COM
mon to extra, 1S0211ac; state dairy COM
mon to extra, 17021c; renovated common
to extra, 15@191ac; western factory com
mon to extra, 15@111ac; western imitation
creamery common to extra, 1S0191sc.
Cheese-Quiet, receipts 201S; state full
cream, small coOred and white fancy,
l0Ac; do fair to choice, 912@1Oc; do large
colored and white fancy, 10Ac Skins full
to light, 11a@S15c.
Eggs-Firm; receipts, 646O; stat Penn
sylvania and nearby selected white ncy,
21@2Sc: do choice, 2JQ26c; do mixed, extra,
23c; western frsts, dc; do seconds, $50
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
INTELLIGENCE OF A GANDER.
Led His Owner to the Rescue CT al Old
Grandmother Goose.

''There is a neighbor of mine" saws
one of our readers, who keeps bis,
flock of geese, and | recently discussed
with him the degree of intelligence pos
sessed by these birds. As an illustra-
ton, he told me the following story:
That old gander came home alone the
other morning in great hurry. He was
evidently in great trouble about some
thing. He rushed up to me and bowed
several times. then he said something
which l could not understand and,
wheeling round, waddled off down the
path by which he had just arrived. Pres
emily he stopped to see if l was follow
ing, and finding | was not he came back
and repeated the performance. This
time | followed, TO his manifest salts
faction, and he led me to the pond. on
the bank ali his geese were souattinr
around the grandmother goose of the
family, and she had got a rat tran Sc
curely gripping her leg. My appearance
was hailed b. shrieks of delight from
the whole party, and when l liberated
the old lady mot much hurt there was
grand chorus of thanks. The old gan
der followed me some distance home
ward, bowling his Acknowledgements all
the way. "-Sporting and Dramatic
News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
BRIDEGROOM IS MISSING.
Leaves Note That He Didn't Want Music
Nor Dance for Little Chute
Wedding.

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 19.-[ Special. j
After obtaining marriage license and
after the bride-to-be had made all ar
rangements for the wedding which was
to have taken place at Little Chute next
Tuesday, John Van Vonderer, who was
to be the groom, has suddenly disap-
peared. A r5te which he left says:
IF Hanson has hired the music tell
him l don't want it. Tell him l don't
bye"
The sudden disappearance of the pros
pective groom has saddened the social
circles of Little Chute, as both were
prominent in Holland society and the
wedding was to be known as the 'Dou-
BILE Vans"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
j. M. SEXTON MADE CLERK.
Civil Service Commission Chooses Expert
Tax Man of the Wisconsin Cen
trail for $500 Job.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special j
J. NJ. Sexton of Madison today was
elected clerk of the civil service commits
sion. The position pays about $500 a
year. A number of years ago Mr.. Sex
ton attended the state university but
eventually graduated from the pharma-
ceutical course at Northwestern univer-
sity. Last year he served for time
as bookkeeper in the state treasurer's
Office. Since that time he has been act
ing as expert examiner of local tax con-
ditions in northern Wisconsin for the
Wisconsin Central railroad.
Secretary Doty is mailing blanks to
the various departments and state in
situations ascertaining the number Of
people employed, when appointed, and
under what statute the office was ere
ated.
Two months more will be required in
preliminary work. Jurisdiction begins
in December
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
DOG STUNG TO DEATH.
In Spite of Heroic Efforts of Girl to
Save thC animal.

In spite of the heroism of girl who
tried to save him, fine hunting dog be-
longing to Isaac Yoder of Mantle, Pa,
was stung to death in a furious battle
with a swarm of bees. The dog had been
tied near a score of bee hives and for
several days they had not molested him.
One morning, however, Miss Yoder, who
was alone in the house, heard the dog
bowling with pain, and, going into the
yard, found he had been attacked by the
bees. Swathing her face in fly netting
she boldly advanced into the swarm and
cut the rope that held the dog. The ami
NAL was first rolled in the grass, and
finding that he could not rid himself of
the furious bees, went off at top speed
with his tail between his legs, followed
by funnel-shaped cloud of the bees.
After running several hundred yards the
animal plunged into PerkiOmen creek
and allowed only the tip of his nose to
stick out until the bees left him. The
girl finally coaxed him out of the water
and tried to alleviate his suffering by
the use of linaments, but the animal died
in a few hours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
The Reason Why.

Drummond, Wis, Aug. 21.-(Spe-
cial.)-Whole families in Bayfield, coun-
ty are singing the praises of Dodd's
Kidney Pills and the reason why is
given in experiences such as that of
Mr.. L. L. Void, a well-known citizen
here.
Il had such pains in my back that l
did not know what to do" says Mr..
Void, land as l came across an adver-
tisement of Dodd's Kidney Pills, sent
for a box. That one box relieved me
of all my pains. My wife also used
them and found them just what she
needed. l recommend Dodd's Kidney
Pills as sure cure for Backache and
other Kidney Troubles
Backache is one of the earliest symp-
toms of Kidney Disease. Dodd's Kid
ney Pills cure it promptly and perma-
nently and prevent it developing into
Rheumatism, Dropsy, Diabetes or
Bright's Disease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
TO BUILD TWO NEW RAILROADS.
Ashland Odanah and Green Bay-Menasha
Projects Incorporated.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 1S.-Articles of
incorporation were filed with Secretary
of State Houser for two new railroad
companies.
The Ashland, Odanah & Marengo
Railway company fs formed with capital
stock of 100000 to operate a line from
Odanah. Ashland county, to Sedgwick
on the line of the Duluth South Shore
81 Atlantic railway. The directors are
as follows: L. IS. Baker of Ashland.
332 shares; George L. Merrill of Ash
land, ? shares; Z. B. Hill of Odanah, /
share; J. S. Stearns of Ludington. Mich,
49S shares; John w. Gray of Chicago,
1855 shares.
The Valley Railway company proposes
to build thirty miles of road from Green
Bay to Depere, Kaukauna, Appleton
and MenaSha. The capital stock is $50
900 and the directors are as follows:
Thomas w. Orbis0n, John Hackworthy,
Edward O'Feefe, Robert Hackworthy
and Oliver c. Smith, all of whom live in
Appleton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
CUP FOR BRZEZINSKrS BABY.
President Takes Secretary Loeb's Advice
Without Much Ado.

President Roosevelt presented a silver
cup to baby boy born to James o.
Brzezinski, one of the secret service
agents stationed at Oyster Bay, L. |.
1t happened like this:
The President heard of the baby, and
could not recall Brzezinski.
''Who is Brzezinski?" he called from
the library window to Secretary Loeb,
who was just then mounting his horse
preparatory to leaving the grounds.
The secretary described Brzezinski
Il don't seem to remember him. said
the President, but. anyhow, you'd bet
ter order a nice silver cup for the baby.
1t may encourage some of the other
boys" he added, with meaning look at
Secret Service Agent Sloan, who was
standing near by.
Sloan, who is always with the Presi-
dent, has been married several years.
but no heir to the Sloan millions has
yet appeared.
When the news of the gift was broken
to Brzezinski he remarked:
Il always did intend to name that kid
Theodore"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
SORE HANDS, SORE FEET.
Itching, Burning Palms and PAINFUL
Finger Ends-CompIete Cure by Cuti-

Itching, Burning Palms and Painfus
Finger Ends-CompIete Cure by Cuti-
cura.
One Night Treatment: Soak the
hands or feet on retiring, in a strong,
hot, creamy lather of Cuticura Soap.
Dry, and anoint freely with Cuticura
Ointment, the great skin cure and pur-
est of emollients. Wear, during the
night old, loose kid gloves, or band
age lightly in old, soft cotton or linen.
For red, rough and chapped hands,
dry, assured itching, feverish palms,
with brittle, shapeless nails and pain
full finger ends, this treatment is sim
ply wonderful, a single treatment af-
fording the most grateful relief, and
pointing to a speedy, permanent and
economical cure. In no other ailme1t
have Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Oint-
ment been more effective.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
BEAT THE PRIEST IN JAIL.

William G.. Donaldson of Grand Rapids.
Mich. who is employed by the Cunning
company in Chicago, made an assault
on Father J. Roche of st. James church
in the county Jail at midnight last night.
Donaldson was insane from the use of
liquor, and believing that he was dying
he asked that priest be called to adj
er Roche responded to the call and was
giving the man the rites of the church
when Donaldson attacked him and threw
him to the floor of tue cell. The priest
escaped with badly bruised arm and
Donaldson was beaten into submission
by the attendants at the Jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
BROWNS TO SAVE GIRLS.
Ripon Youth Swims for Shore to Get
Help and browns on Way
Others Help.

Ripon. Wis, Aug. 19.-J. Wolki Ross
has lost his life in an endeavor to save
two girls from drowning. The young
man and the two girls had gone out in a
canoe for a ride on Green lake. When
about a half mile from shore the boat
overturned.
Wolki Immediately told the young
women to cling to the overturned craft
When nearing the shore he sank, evil
IDENTIFY seized with a cramp. The boat
to which the girls were clinging drifted
ashore, but the frightened girls We're
nearly exhausted. Wolki's body was re-
covered later
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Church Is Destroyed

Black River Falls, Wis, Aug .21.-
4 severe electric storm passed over this
section of the state last night, doing
damage in several localities. The big
gest loss was the Norwegian Lutheran
church at Taylor, which, was struck by
lightning and set on fire. The loss is
$1,000 and the insurance $1,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Milwaukee Stockyards Report.

fOGS-Receipts, none; market lower:
light, mixed. 5.90@6.20; fair to choice me.
diums, 5.S5@6.20; rough packers 525@5. 70;
pigs. 80 to ITO lbs, 550@6.00; coarse stays,
4.250475.
CATTLE-Receipts, none; steady; calves
steady; butchers steers, medium to good,
1850 to 1900 lbs, 4.0004.75; fair to medium,
$50 10 1850 lbs, 32563.75; heifers, common,
2.25@2.5O; good, 3.25@4.OO; cows, fair to
good, 275@3.50; Gamers. 1892 90; cut
ters, 2.2502.50; bulls, common, 2.2502. 80;
choice, 275G }.25; feeders, 800 to $50 lbs
3.00@3.5O; stockers, 500 to $50 lbs, ESQ
2.T5; veal calves common to choice. 1900
100; heavy, 3.00Q4.0O. Mixers and spring
ers-COmmon to choice, 20.00050.O0.
SHEEP-Receipts, none: strong, 5000
$50; bucks, 2.50@3.O0; spring lambs, 500Q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25

railway from Brandon to Markesan. He
had part in many other local and state
enterprises.
He leaves two sons and three daugh-
ters, all prominent locally. The funeral
was held this afternoon with Masonic
rites. Every business place in the town
closed from II until 3 o'clock. and the
attendance at the funeral was large and
representative.
Madison, Wis, Aug. 1S.-John Grit
fiths. one of the oldest and wealthiest
citizens of Madison, died at his home
here from complication of ailments due
to advanced age. He was 10 years old
and resided here more than half a CEN
fury. In early years he was a printer,
but during the latter part of his life was
a real estate broker. He leaves a widow
and three daughters.
Oconto, Wis, Aug. 1s.-W. H. Web
ster of this city, formerly leading at
torney, died at the Oshkosh hospital, of
which he had been an inmate for about
year. His body was brought here for
burial
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
THREE DROWN AT
JEFFERSON, WIS.
Father in Trying to Save Daughter and
Son in Aiding the
Father.

Jefferson, Wis, Aug. 21.-With a de-
spairing cry, Il can do no more" Frank
Hall was drowned with his oldest
daughter yesterday afternoon while try
ing to save the girl, aged Il years, who
had gone beyond her depth when bath
ing. Hearing his fathers cry his oldest
son, aged y years, went to his fathers
assistance and was also drowned.
The family, consisting of father, moth
err and nine children, the oldest of whom
was IA years, went fishing on Crawtish
river, two miles west of here
When the oldest child was seen to be
in distress her father plunged in to save
her. but his strength did not last till he
could bring the girl to shore. The old
est child left is years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
EARL SCHREIBER IS MARRIED.
Former Madison Teacher Bride of Vel
Known Varsity Athlete.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 19.-Earl w.
Sparta, formerly a teacher in the scien-
tific department in the Madison high
school, Wednesday night at the home Of
the brides parents in Sparta. They will
reside in Brooklyn, n. Y, where Mr.
Schneider is teacher of athletics in Pratt
institute.
Beloit. Wis, Aug 1S.--Miss Ruth
ford, field secretary of Tuskegee inst-
tute. was married in this city to Carl W.
Ghorkins, teacher of German in the
Oberlin (O.) high school and instructor
in music.
Augusta. Wis. Aug. 1S.-[ Special j
Miss Anna Frederick of this city and
Arthur Warriner Of Nowata, l. Il, have
been married here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
WOMAN MAY BE WRITER.
La Crosse Chief Makes Arrest Which Is
Believed to Concern Letters De-
flaming Police Department.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special.l
The arrest of d woman giving her
name as Millington and developments
have given rise I'd the story that Chief
Byrne has ferreted out the author of
the mysterious letters charging the police
department with sensational offenSes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
TSCHARNER IS PRESIDENT.
La Crosse Man Elected to Head State
Postmasters' Organization-Sup-
port Promised Cortelyou.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 1S.-Officers
elected by the state postmasters are as
follows:
President, W. 3. Tscharner of La Crosse;
first vice president, f. A. Holland Of Green
Bay; second vice president, r. A. Etter of
Monroe; third vice president, William Case
of MaustCn; fourth vice president, Hattie
B. Babcock of Union Center; secretary and
treasurer, Arthur W. James of Waukesha.
Resolutions were adopted regretting
the death of Postmaster General Henry
G. Payne, and message was sent to
Postmaster General Cortelyou promising
the cooperation of Wisconsin in placing
the department on a business basis.
Other addresses were made by Con-
gresham John j. jenkins and Postmas-
ter De Croft of Nelson, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
AGAINST SENDING
STAMPS IN MAIL.
Wisconsin postmasters Would Have Re-
nittances Made Unlawful-Many
Other Changes Proposed.

La Crosse, Wis. Aug. ISL Especial.
The state postmasters in session here
will adjourn today. Resolutions adopted
this morning favor clerk hire in fourth
class offices, to be used in securing as
slStant in the absence of the postmas-
ters, a law against sending postage
stamps for small remittances; no free
Second-claSs matter in counties; money
order application blanks for small re-
mittances; more flexible rule regarding
cancellation of stamps and favoring an
eligible list for rural carriers. The Hub
bard stamp for small remittances IS
especially in favor. Milwaukee will
probably get the next meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
SAYS BANK CASHIER
BROKE HER HEART
Bert Hall Of New Londc1 Sued for $1,000
By Ella Williams, Who Names
Correspondent.

New London, Wis, Aug. 19.-[Spe-
albert Hall, assistant cashier of the
First National bank of this city, is the
defendant in a $1,000 breach of promise
suit brought by Miss Eta Williams
daughter of J. r. Williams, the marble
and granite dealer of this city.
The case will come up in the next term
of court at Waupaca. Quite a delegation
of witnesses is scheduled to be on hand
In the complaint another lady is men
toned as alluring the defendant. T. c.
Weed is the plaintiffs attorney and G.
H. Putnam is to look after the interests
Of the defendant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25

JANESVILLE-Jahesvi Is to HAYES q
baby show on Septd mber 80
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
MARKESAN PIONEER DIES
James DensmOre, ST., Who Did Much
Toward Development of His Town,
Was 70 Years of Age.

Markesan, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special.l
James Densmore, ST., one of the oldest
residents of this vicinity and the state.
and who has done much toward develop
ing the country hereabouts, is dead He
was as years old.
Mr.. DensmOre came to this village in
1916. Since then he has gradually
grown into prominence and, among other
achievements, secured the building of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
E. A. STRONG IS DEAD.
Former Assemblyman from Ashland and
Ardent Supporter of Gov
La Toilette.

Ashland, Wis, Aug. Special /
IE. A. Strong, formerly an assemblyman
from Ashland county, died in this city
this morning. lie has been sick three
For several years he has been court re-
porter for Judge Parish. He was an ar
dent La Toilette supporter. He defeated
George L. Rossman three years ago. He
twas local leader of prominence and
was member of several secret socie-
tinS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
PHONES TO FIGHT STRIKE
Private System of Northwestern Be
tween Sheboygan and Kaukauna
May Supplant Telegraph.

Sheboygan, Wis, Aug. 19.-[Special
A check to possible telegra piers
strike in the form of a private telephone
system by issuing telegraph wires, has
Just been installed by the North Western
railroad between Sheboygan and Kau-
kauna The Sheboygan phone is To-
Gated in the passenger station. It is
only for the companys business, and
will be used chiefly in, moving trains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
STABBING ON BOAT.
Rag Time Song Causes Desperate Fight
on the Steamer Vir-
Ginia

Racine, Wis, Aug. 21.-George
D'Hearn was arraigned before court
commissioner this afternoon and charged
with attempt to kill George Dittviler on
board the steamer Virginia early Sunday
mornlng. The case was adjourned until
August 81, bail being fixed to the amount
tof $500, which O'Hearn could not fur
tnish Joseph Miller is also held as a
WITNESS. The wounded man is weak to-
Fday from loss of blood. Blood poisoning
threatens.
The passage of the steamer Virginia to
milwaukee early Sunday morning was
marked by stabbing just before the
vessel entered Racine harbor. As re-
suit George +. Dittviller, a telegraph
"Derator in the Postal office in the Chi
eAgo board of trade, lies in st. Lukes
ospital, Racine, with fifteen wounds
ii the region of his heart, and George
OHean and Joseph Miller, employees
n the Chicago stock yards, are under
ARREST in the same city.
Quarrel Over a Song.
There was Il number of Chicago pas
tsengers on board the boat including a
lparty of Chicago tClegraphers on their
Nway to Whiteish Bay to play ball with
10 nine OF Milwaukee telegrapherS. The
iparty was sitting on the second deck
fabout $50 o'clock i'll the morning sing
ling rag time songs when O'Hearn made
in remark about the quality of the music
IDittviller replied and is alleged to have
lreceivcd Il heavy blow in the face.
The men clinched. O'Hearn succeeded
lin drawing a knife and is said to have
stabbed Dittyiller vicously, one cash be-
ling four inches and another two inches
Hong. The vessel had about reached her
Flock when the crew interfered and Dit
Niller was taken to the hospital. O'Hearn
Ecould not be found. Chief of Police
Ptister of Racine telephoned the Mil
Maukee police and when the boat ar
rived at its Milwaukee dock at o'clock
Dctectives Malczewski and Hammes
searched her and found OHearn and
lJoseph Miller in her hold. The men
lwcrc taken to Racine III the afternoon,
where Dittviller identified O'Hearn as
Ibis assailant.
\ warrant was sworn out charging
lO'Hcarn with assault with intent to kill
land Miller with being accessory to the
lcrime He is alleged to have prevented
sDittviller's friends from assisting him
EChief Ptistcr is the complainant.
O'Hearn is 10 years old and resides
kat 622 Forty-ffth street. Chicago. Mil
Her is - and resides at 4449 Sherman
.StreGt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Poor Man Takes Place of Mule

One Of his two mules having been
killed by lightning, Perry Campbell, who
is travelling from New Albany to Vim
cennes, Ind, too poor to buy another
beast, took the place of the dead animal,
and. harnessed beside the surviving
mule, dragged the wagon containing his
wife and household goods for several
days. He was completely exhausted OH
reaching Washington, Ind. Residents Of
the town subscribed money enough to
enable him to purchase another mule.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
DUYS A COFFIN AND
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Fond du Lac Young Man Arrested in
Undertaker's Shop as He Tries
to Take Poison.

Fond du Lac. Wis, Aug. 21.-[Spe-
ciaI. Lewis Whitaker, well known
young man, was arrested Sunday on the
complaint Of trying to end his life. He
purchased three ounces of carboIic acid
in the Pfeil & Kramer drug store and
going to the McLain undertaking estab-
lishment ordered a casket, then drew
the bottle with the intention of swallow
ing the contents. He was landed in jail
before any damage was done and this
morning Justice Blewett ordered him
back to jail for safe keeping