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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
AN IMPRESSIVE Event.

The corner stone of the new court
house was laid last Saturday afternoon,
the exercises beginning at . O'Clock. The
weather was IDEAL and the attendance
was large. Judge Emil Baensch officiat
ed as president Of the day, and Rev
Huebner of Two Rivers offered the in
vocation
The corner stone was laid by Judge
Michael Kirwan. In the stone was
placed copper box in which copies of n
variety of records, copy of each of the
several newspapers published in the
county, certain photographs, etc, were
deposited.
Three excellent addresses each emf
nently instructive. and appropriate to
the occasion, contributed much toward
making the event Il memorable one in
the history of Manitowoc county. The
speakers were Judge Emil Bacnsch,
Atty L. j Nash and Judge Michael
Kirwan Mr.. Baensch's subject was
Farewell to the Old " Welcome the
New" was the title of Mr.. Nash's dis
course. Judge Kirwar spoke on THE
Foundation Stone.
The music for the occasion WAS fur.
nished by the Marine band, the two
singing societies of the city, and school
children under the direction of Miss
Strouse.
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MAKE FORMAL DEMAND
ON DISTRICT BOARDS TO
TURN OVER MONEY.

Last Thursday afternoon special
committee of the city board of educa-
tion, the city attorney and the city
treasurer met at the Office of Pres Sedg-
wick to start ont on tour of the city
for the purpose of making formal de-
mand on the old school boards for de-
livery of funds, books papers, etc, to
the new city board They first went to
the Office of Clerk Fl. l.. Markham of
former joint school district No. l. Mr..
Markham refused to comply with their
demands. They next visited Henry
Groth, treasurer of former school dis
trict No. :. He also refused to yield to
the demands made on him to deliver W
the books and to turn over the funds to
the city treasurer. The committee and
city officials then visited the school
boards of the remaining districts, but in
no instance did the latter accede to the
demands of the former.
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A PARTING Word.

On retiring from the police depart
Mantowoc feel that owe u debt of
thanks and good will to :he men that
have stood by me and served with me 80
ably and well | have nothing but
words of commendation for the hearty
and Jealous manner in which each mem.
Der responded to every call made upon
his time, and for the ability they have
all shown in the discharge of their re
spective duties
All the men now in the police depart
ment have served with me for near nine
years, and there have not been any
charges or complaints against single
man for neglect OF duty for harsh oi
cruel treatment of prisoners, or for graft
August 1904. JOHN McFarlaue, editor
of the Daily News. made an unsuccess
ful and abortive attempt at fastening
graft charges against the chief
was summoned t. appear before the
fire and police commissioners to answer
graft charges preferred against me 10y
Mr. McFarlane. and after thorough
examination of witnesses ana myself
the police and fire commissioners exon
Grated me from any blame, and the obi
um and disgrace fell upon, aud rests
with the man that made an effort to do
me n great injury.
also owe II debt of gratitude to the
business men and the public generally
for sympathy manifested during the tri.
al, for warm congratulations received
after the trial, for the able manner in
which | was acquitted aud eNpnerated
by the board Of police and fire commits
sioners
During the nine years of my admin
iatratlon W. chief the city has not been
called upon to pay one dollar for false
imprisonment or mistakes made by the
police department. People have been
protected in their rights, aud their prop
erty has been carefully guarded and, il
every case where high crime has been
committed with one exception thu
guilty parties have been captured by me
although some Of them had got away in
to other states
Aud now | ask you. policemen tha
have been with me so long, TO exten,
the same assistance and courtesy to tn,
new chief, and render every a4sistanc,
possible.
will now reluctantly bid you aud TIN
citizens of Mantowoc IN atiectionat,
farewell
T. j. PIERCE.
Tx Chief of Police
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05

Some wears later he sold his plant to the
Brooklyn Evening Star, "A daily paper
published in Brooklyn, on which paper
he was engaged as reporter until, at the
advice of his physician, he came West,
locating at Detroit, where he was EN-
ployed in the Office of the Tribune FOR
several wears after which time he went
to St Clair where he established and
published large weekly for three years
He then moved to Toledo, Ohio, to m
sumo the management of the Toledo
Blade, then, as now, the leading daily IN
that city Later he WAS engaged in
publishing papers in Spring Lake and
Grand Rapids, Mich. and in a job office
in Chicago, until several years ago when
he went to Amigo to reside with his
granddaughter and her husband Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Barr, remaining with
them until they removed to Manitowoc
In Amigo he was employed IN the office
Of the Weekly News Item for a number
OI wears. lie caIHt w tHlN tlly " llttit
over two weeks ago, and hopes to pass
his remaining days here.
Mr. Sprague was personally acquaint'
ed with Presidents Harrison, Taylor,
Johnson, Grant, Garfield, Hayes and
Mckinley, and has dandled Mrs Me-
Kinley on his knee in her fathers home
in Canton, Ohio, when she was an in
FAINT
Mr. Sprague has been in every state
in the Union, and il u veteran of both
the Mexican war and the Civil war and
was severely wounded while with Gen.
Sherman on his march to the sea, being
a sergeant in Co. +, Tooth regiment q.
Y. l. He is now, ut ~ years, well
preserved gentleman, of Il cheerful dis
position, and il about q" active M most
men of 30 years. He has n host of
friends. both old and young To the
little folks he is familarly known as
Grandpa Sprague,
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MUM Der IS
BUSINESS COLLEGE NOTES.

Edward Stechmesser Of Two Rivers.
Anton SpevaCek of Mlelnik. Edward
Lueps of this city and Margaret Peppard
of Grimms entered day school, and
Adolph Quisiof of this city entered the
night school this week
The following students accepted n
position this week Naleska Eichman,
with Theo. Schmidtman u Sons Co.
Grace G0ldie, with the Wisconsin Knit
ing Mills Go. and Pauline Shmek, with
Richards Iron Works, all firms of this
city
Frank Hussey student in the day
school, while out hunting was acciden-
tally shot in the shoulder aud il now ut
the Holy Family hospital in this city.
1t Is thought that the wound is not
serious, and he will he able to resume his
work in school in few weeks
Last Saturday ten additional com.
mercial desks were placed in the com
mercial department Next week a
complete line of these desks will be
placed IN that department. which will
enable this school TO accommodate about
twenty additional students AT the
preselt time all desks are occupied.
The Actual Business Department was
organized this week and promises to be
the largest in the history of the school.
This work is designed to acauaint
students with different lines of business
The work in this department is such
that students who have received this
training find NO difficulty in filling
any bookkeeping position This il the
only school IN the state that has com
plete Actual Business Department. aud
in charge of the author Of the system
IN use
The Basket Ball Association ha- been
organized aud permaut ut officers will be
elected next week Basket ball practice
Is held on Tuesday evenings and Thurs
day afternoons Of each week. At present
there are n great number of applicants
for positions on the team aud selection
will he made for the first and second
teams next week. Games are now being
arranged with different teams through
out this part of the state
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DIED

Mrs Henry Radke, q we'll known
resident Of this city passed away last
Thursday morning AT the family home.
corner Maln and Hamilton streets. the
cause of her demise being lockiaw She
was thirty six years Old and had been
i'll for two months \ husband aud four
children, Walter Herbert. Nora and
Erna, survive to mourn her departure
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon
at o clock from the Lutheran church
Flcd keil y we'll known resident of
this city. died ut his home last Thurs.
day afternoon, after an illness of less
than a week : duration The deceased
was {, years old He leaves II wife and
children to mourn his uutmey demise.
Michael tooney. "a well known and
well thought Of farmer of the town of
Cato this county died at his home last
Friday, his demise being due to heart
failure resulting from an illness of long
duration The deceased WAS ~ years of
age He was born und reared in the
town Of Cato whore he had ALWAYS re.
sided MIR Coouey was n member of
the NJ. w A and of the Foresters He
leaves wife and four children to mourn
his loss The funeral was held Monday
morning from the catholic church at
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
FRANK HUSSEY. AfRANK-
LIN YOUTH. INJURED BY
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
OF RIFLE.

While ont hunting last Sunday. Frank
Hussey, the IA year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jerry Hussey residing on farm in
the town of Franklin, pet with an
accident that came near resulting fatal
ly. He stumbled at II large root of II
tree and fell so as to cause the dis
charge of the rifle he was carrying the
bullet penetrating his shoulder and in
tlicting an ugly gaping wound. The
injured boy was brought to the Holy
Family hospital in this city, where DR..
Patchen was summoned to attend him.
The bullet was located by means of the
X-ray and it was readily extracted.
Fortunately no bones were shattered,
and the wound is not thought TO be
serious. Accordingly the boy is ex-
pected to recover speedily.
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Resolutions OF Coincidence.

WHEREAS, Death has for the first
time entered our Camp and taken from
our midst our friend and neghbor, NJ.
II. Cooney therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the neighbors Of this
Camp do deeply regret the departure of
their neighbor and extend their heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved ones in this
their great sorrow and commend them
to the care Of Him who doeth all things
well, and be it further
RESOLVED, That copy of these reso.
lutions be sent to the bereaved family,
and also copy of the same be spread
upon the minutes of our Camp.
Thomas II. Meany
William Link,
Louis A Busse,
Committee NJ. w A. Camp 52l9,
Reedsville. Wis.
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SEvFNTY-THREE YEARS AT
The PRINTING BUSINESS.

Mr.. c. H. Sprague, ut present employ
ed in the Pilot office, is certainly the old
est printer in point of service in the
United States Born in New York State
in 1919, his father being the Rev, |, N.
Sprague, D. D., he received his educa-
tion in the public schools and graduated
from Trinity College at Hartford, Conn.
He began work at the printing trade in
that city 1888. Reaching his majority,
he, in company with an elder brother,
purchased the old Eagle Office and pub
lished that paper for short time in CON
nection with job printing and stereo.
typing office. He removed to New York
city some ten years later, where he con
tinued in the printing business and, in
connection conducted Il book store
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH,
TWO RIVERS, DELEGATES
new EDIFICE

st. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church
at Two Rivers was dedicated last Satur-
day, both morning and afternoon ser.
vices being held ut the church on that
day. Rev. H. Meier of Milwaukee
preached at the morning service. AT
the afternoon service the speakers we're
Rev Huebner Of the Evangelical associ
alton, Rev Niefer, and Rev X. Nagel
pastor of the church, the latter speak
ing in English.
A number of people from this city
witnessed the dedicatory ceremonies,
the choir of st. Johns church attending
in II body and participating in the rendi.
tion of the program for the occasion.
The pastor and members Of the CON
gregation of the church mentioned have
worked with perseverance, in the matter
of securing handsome church edfice
and the success that has crowned their
efforts in this direction is deserving of
hearty congratulations,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
MARRIED..

Henry Wilda and Miss Edna Schmitz
were united in marriage last Saturday
evening, the nuptial knot being tied I'M
der a special dispensation by County
Judge Chloupek at the home of an aunt
of the bride on Sixteenth street After
the ceremony the couple departed for a
wedding trip. Upon their return here
they will take up their home on North
Eighth street,
The bride has been resident of this
city for several years past. She came
here from Shawano, where her parents
reside. Some time ago she accepted Il
clerkship in Mendlik and Mulholland's
store, which position she held MP to the
time of her marriage The groom has
for some time been in the employ of the
F. Sixta Sons Co. The yonng couple
will have the well wishes of large
circle of friends.
Albert S chroeder and Miss Catherine
Kulnik, two young people of this city,
left for Ludington, Mich. on Wednes
day of last week and We're married there
on Thursday last. The newly married
couple will make their home on North
Eleventh street this city. The groom is
an employe of the Chicago & North
Western Railway company
| Last Thursday afternoon Fred Tegge
of this city was married at Two Rivers
to Miss Mary krechi of that city, Rev
Father Hugo officiating.
Last Thursday afternoon Herman
Boettger and Anna Blattler both, of Two
Rivers were Joined in matrimony at
that city, the ceremony being perform
ed at the parsonage of St. Luke church
The newly married couple will reside at
Two Rivers, the groom being engaged
in business there.
Miss Susan Richards of this city and
Herbert f. Cole of Wabeno were unit
ed in marriage Wednesday afternoon,
the ceremony being performed at the
home of the bride. Rev. Weed oniciat-
ed. The bride is n popular Young la.
dy and her many friends will wish her
much happiness. The coip'e vii de
at Forest City Ark. where the groom
holds position ~ bookkeeper
Miss Nettie Woods of this city and
William Horstphal of Xaukauna were
joined in matrimony Tuesday afternoon
at Menominee Mich. The bride il u
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. |. c. Woods
For the past two years she has held n
stenographic position with the Manito
woo Seed company, She has been prom.
inent in the social life Of the city. The
groom has charge of the lunch room of
the C. x n w. Mt kaukauna, in which
city the young couple will make their
| home
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
NEW CONCERN LAUNCHED
AT TWO RIVERS

A new company was recently organ
lied at Two Rivers, under the name of
the Wisconsin Automobile Supply Co.
The concern is capitalized Mt 81, 900.
The incorporators are Dr. A. NJ. Farrell
Joseph Koenig and w s Bremen The
company will engage in the business Of
repairing automobiles and in that OF
supplying owners of autos with tires
etc. 1t IL reported that the company
contempates the erection OF an ANTONIO
bile factory ut Two Rivers in the neal
future.
The capital stock Of the concern il
divided into 30 shares of 900 each
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
Z. j. PIERCE.
Ex.C Chief Of Police

WANTED By CHICAGO MANU-.
FEATURING Honse. person of trust
worthiness and somewhat familiar with
local territory ~ assistant in branch
office. Salary fls paid weekly. Per
manent position No investment re.
quired. Previous experience not essen
tial to engaging
Address, Manager Branches Como Block,
Chicago =
Special Brew of Beer put up in
the largest bottles used by any brewer
In the city, III cases containing "a bottles
each sold NJ Sl00 case, by kuNz,
BLESER * Co
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
LAO MEETS WITH
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT

Johnny Bartelme, II Cooperstown boy
aged twelve, lost his right arm in his
fathers meat market shop on Monday.
The lad was watching the operation Of
n sausage machine and had the sleeve of
his coat accidentally caught His arm
was drawn into the machine and was so
badly crushed ~ To render amputation
;.eeessary
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
FARM FOR SALE.
Modsrsss IN prIoe-makes food.

On account of sickness offer for sale
my farm of 1870 acres, all under cultiva-
ton. 80 acres in section Is, Cato and
40 acres in section Is, Rockland. For
particulars address.
M. H. COONEY,
r. f. d. No. 3. Reedsville
or r. H. MEANY, Reedsville Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud.
ing Piles Druggists refund money if
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter OF how long standing, in
& TO IA days. If your druggist hasn't it
send SOC in stamps and it will he for
warded postpaid by Paris Medicine Go.
st Louis. Mo II
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
CHILD UNDERGOES OPERA
TI0N FOR REMOVAL OF A
PIN LODGED IN HER THROAT

Frieda, the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Louis Nagel Of Liberty, under,
went an operation several days ago tor
the removal of pin, which she had in
some way introduced into the mouth
and which had become lodged in her
throat. The child suffered severely,
brt the operation was successful
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
LEGAL NOTICES.


Notice to Creditors
IN PROBATE Manitowoc County Court.
! In the Matter of the Estate of Simon
Connell, deceased.
TO All Whom 1t May Concern.
Letters testamentary on said Estate
having been issued to Margaret Conuell on
the 18th dav of September A. d. 1905. and
six months from aud after said day being
allowed and limited for creditors TO present
their claims for examination and allowance,
that the undersigned will, on the third Tues
DAYS of February and March. 1896, at the
Probate Office in the City Of Manitowoc, in
said County. examine and adjust all claims
aud demands of all persons against said de-
ceased
Dated September 18th 1900
JOAN CHLOUPEK
County Judge.
Healy & Joyce Attorneys.
Pub September li y, p and October :
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
DREWS INSTALLED
AS POLICE CHIEF,

August Drews, who was appointed
chief of police five weeks ago by the fire
and police commission. but whose ap-
pointment the mayor refused to confirm.
filed his oath of Office last Saturday and
assumed charge of the Office. 1t is not
improbable that the case will find its way
into the courts.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
III With typhoid Fever.

John Cob1erer, n workman on the G..
& n. w. extension, was taken i'll ai
Camp No. ), several miles north OF
Francis Creek Tuesday night he was
brought here and taken to the hospital
He il suffering from typhoid fever
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05

Every man owes ii to himself and his
family to master a trade or profession.
Read the display advertisement of the
six Morse Schools of Telegraphy, in this
issue and learn how easily young man
or lady may learn telegraphy and he
assured position. If
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
BOY FALLS DISTANCE
OF TWENTY FEET,
Brakes Both Arms.

Queren Herlck, the syear old son of
John Herick n farmer residing near the
city, fell from windmill to the ground
distance of about twenty feet and had
both arms broken below the elbow He
was unconscious when picked mp Yes
terday he was brought to the city
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05

Several business men Of the city will
make an effort to induce the county
oard to order the erasure of certain names
on the corner stone of the new court
house next month when the board meets
The stone bears the names OF the mem.
bers oi the court house committee, the
architect and the supt rintendent Of con
struction. And this il objected to by
the parties tn IT started the agitation
mentioned.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05
Committee SoIicits Subscriptions

The committee of ten recently ap-
pointed 10y the Business Mems associa
tion to solicit fund of Sl5, 600 to he
used by the Advancement association
for the purpose of inducing the location
of new factories in this city, started a
week ago to make its rounds Several
business men have subscribed literally
and it il to be hoped that the desired
sum will be speedily raised
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05

District Attorney Hongen left for
Madison last Thursday on professional
business and, incidentally, visited with
q number OF friends. He was accom-
panied by his wife and children From
Madison Mr.. Hougan and family left
for visit with friends at Mt Horeb,
where Mrs. Hougen formerly resided.
They returned home on Tuesday.
Mr.. p. II Long Of Franklin was a
caller vt the Pilot Office to-day.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05

Indigestion, constipation. dyspepsia
kidney and liver disorders, and all
stomach troubles positively cured by
using HOLSTERS Rocky Monntain Tea
30 cents Tea or Tablets. f. c. Buer
static.
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Bonds FOrSale.

Manitowoc County Court House Bonds
Two Rivers City Bonds.
JULIUS LINDSTEDT & CO..
Il Office opposite Court House
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-10-05

Erwin Cary OF Cleveland will be Il
candidate for president Of the Mauito-
woe County Teachers association q. the
annual meeting to be held next Satur-
day
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EDUCATIONAL,
BY w. Il. LARSON.

NJ. c. 7. A. meeting Saturday, oct. !.
Stevens Point meeting, oct II and IA
Following is the general program
Greeting ......... Mayor T H. Hanna
Sense and Mortor Training in our
Educational System M F. n Spindler
Fads and Fundamentals. &c. p. Cary
Children VS.. Grown-ups. Geo f. Vincent
FRIDAY EVENING.
Address The Mind of the Mob
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Geo. +. Vincent
SATURDAY MORNING.
The tuberculosis Problem .......
..... .......,.... IL. .. B Wingate
The Greatest Need of the Rural
Schools .. ..... l.. w Wood
Business Meeting Election of Officers
Teachers Examination in first and
second grade branches, oct 2l and 2S
School Board meeting at Manitowoc
Friday Nov. 10 Program and an
nouncements will be sent ont in due
time.
Another important historic event, r.
The Treaty of karlstad
If you have the opportunity read the
by f. j Dillon in the last Outlook
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~ AaANN -
Acting Chief of Police

The Federal Casualty company, an
insurance Society on the assessment
plan recently started by Manitowoc
parties has been incorporated. The
organization which has io0 members,
will have au accident benefit and u sick
benefit aud will pay death claim
where death results from accident
The old Lll, Shore railway passenger
station located ~ Fit eenth and Frank
lin streets was destroyed by fire at an
early hour Wednesday morning. During
the past few years the building has been
used ~ dwelling IL is not known
how the fire originated The occupants
Of the bnilling had marrow escape.
Mrs Henry returned 10 her home ut
Port Washington Saturday after spend
ing week here, visiting Miss Lulu
Barnes
Mrs + ] Kelley who is visiting in
Milwaukee. met with slight accident
Saturday morning In attempting to
put ON her shoes she fell and strained
the muscles Of her back Ii viii be-
some time before she will be able to re.
turn home.
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NJ. c. 7. A. meeting Saturday, oct. :.
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FRIDAY EVENING.
Address The Mind of the Mob.
Observation-Disclosures. Geo. +. Vincent