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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Regarding Rural Mail Boxes.

RECENTLY ruling of the government
has been made, which is of interest to
every community where free rural SER
vice is in use. The ruling was made in
the case of carrier in the state of OHIO
who found in mail box on his route
two letters intended for the owner of the
box and which had been put there by
some one in passing. The letters were
confiscated and sent to Washington with
a request for ruling. The government
approved the action of the carrier and
said that all mail found in any box with
out stamps or the proper amount of
money for postage must be collected and
taken to the postoffice from which the
route is operated and held for postage.
This ruling means that the owner of a
mail box has absolutely no control over
II
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
First Book Auction.

Speaking of auctions and auctioneers,
a book dealer says: THE first book
auction in England of which we have
any record is Of a date as far back as
1876, when the library of DR.. Seaman
was brought to the hammer. Prefxed
to the catalogue there. is IN address
which thus begins: Reader. it hath not
been usual here in England to make
sale of books by way of auction, or
who will give the most for them; but.
it having been practiced in other coun-
tries to the advantage of both buyers
and sellers, it was therefore conceived
for the encouragement of learning) to
publish the sale of these books in this
manner of way"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Fulton

L Fl Thurston is asserting tobacco for
Eph Raymond.
Ed Attlesey is still confined to the
house by sickness.
Misses Josie Brown and Ollie Green
are guests of Mrs o P Murwin this week.
Ernest Attlesey made trip to James
vile in the interest of Murwin Bros this
week
Peter Nesland and Chas Bentley came
home to rest after an extended asserting
tour.
OP Murwin's home was frightened
by the arrival of little daughter last
Saturday.
Fl Bentley is again smoking the pipe
of peace with the Nail Keg club, having
finished his work in Beloit
Stan Jessup is helping A K Wallin
with his tobacco. He expects soon TO
go to Madison to work.
Don't miss the lecture course. Platt
Jones this vice.. Friday, Jan 18th. 1t
promises to be one of the best on the
course.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Porter
Mrs A Hubbell is on the sick list.

Mrs A Hubbell is on the sick list.
Sleighing is good in this locality.
Richard Leary is shaking hands with
old friends here.
w Nichols has leased his farm to F
Benash A Brown has leased the Cop
ley farm.
Mr. George Farman of Edgerton was
through here last week soliciting insur-
ance.
Miss Josephine Nichols is spending a
few weeks at the home of her sister in
Edgerton.
Mrs O'Neil was called to GAINESVILLE
this week during the sickness and death
of her mother.
DR. Colony of Evansville was called on
Tuesday to attend Mrs Chas Hoague,
who is quite i'll.
Mr. and Mrs Joe Churchill rejoice over
the safe arrival of another son at their
home on the morning of Jan 18th. Ali
doing finely.
Frank Boss held the lucky number
that drew the eight dollar pipe at Nor
rissey's cigar store in Edgerton Monday
night. Frank thinks it quite pleasure
to smoke now.
Many friends were panied to hea-, of
the death of Mrs Ed Griffith, which oc-
Cured on Sunday at her home here after
a lingering illness. A sorrowing hus-
band and three children are left to
mourn their loss. The funeral was held
on Tuesday, services being conducted at
the house. after which the remains we're
laid tenderly to rest in the Evansville
cemetery.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13

The necessity of tipping with a Law
ish hand is strongly enforced in Il res
taurant near the station at POmpeii
In a prominent position is placed 8
gaudily framed sketch of the interior
of the dining room, with two clients
taking their departure. One of them,
cowed looking individual is strug-
Cling into his overcOat. while two
walters stand near him, the one smil-
ing derisively at the other, who dis
plays tiny coin with Il gesture Of
fierce contempt. On the opposite side
of the room a guest is seen surrounded
by three walters, one helping him with
his coat, another brushing his hat, the
third bowing obsequiously and holding
his walking stick.
The moral is obvious, but allowance
is made for the proverbial obtuseness
of northern nations, and underneath
the picture is inscribed in large letters.
1.-The Results of Benevolence London
Chronicle
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Liked One Legged wives.

The late Augustus Hare tells of a
one legged woman who became the
third wife Of prosperous widower.
One day while searching the closets
she came upon two cork legs, each la
beled with the name of different wo-
man. In fear and rage she went
among the relatives of her husband
asking questions. But they pacified her
by saying that both his first and sec
ond wives had also been obliged to
wear an artificial limb and that the
husbands married life in each case had
been so happy that he had sworn new
er to marry any but one legged wo-
man.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Sumner

A chimney sweep was seen on our
streets Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Homes of Milton Junction
called on relatives here last Sunday.
A number of farmers in this vicinity
delivered their tobacco to Edgerton last
Saturday.
A cow belonging to Charles Hammer
quest slipped on the ice last Sunday and
broke it's leg.
Malon Blake of Milton Junction is Wis
iting at the home of his brother, Tru-
man Blake, this week.
The creamery that burned down last
fall is being rebuilt by the farmers and
will be in operation about the middle of
this month.
Mrs w Bickle went to Milwaukee last
week where she underwent an operation,
and is reported to be doing as we'll as
could be expected
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13

According to the tradition of ages
there are fourteen wedding anniversa
year, cotton; second year, paper; third
year, leather; fifth year, wooden: sew
enth year, wooden; tenth year, tin;
twelfth year, silk and fine linen; if
teenth year, crystal twentieth year.
china; twenty fifth year, silver; thir-
tieth year, pearl; fortieth year, ruby;
fiftieth year. golden; seyenty-ffth year,
diamond.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
New line of dress goods at the vi

New line of dress goods at the Vik-
ing store.
Warehouse for rent at Brodhead
Wis. Inquire of Chas. L. Culton.
If you want a high grade cigar
smoke the "Waubesa," the new brand
made by Wilson.
Prices way down on overcoats, cloth
ing and gloves at the Viking store.
Clear Havana filled and hand made
Wilson's "Waubesa" cigar.
-Homeseekers' tickets will be sold
Jan. II, Feb. and q, March 7 and 21,
April 1 and Is. One fare plus $500 for
round trip, good for Il days. For further
information call on ticket agent G. M. &
st. P. Ry.
WANTED 10 men in each state to
travel, tack signs and distribute samples
and circulars of our goods. Salary S55
per month. $500 per day for expenses
KuHLMAN Co., Dept. S, Atlas Building,
Chicago. 6m2
Buy your groceries and -four at the
Viking store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Spafn.s Orange Groves.

The Spanish orange region extends
over eastern and southern Catalonia.
Valencia. Alicante, Murcia. Malaga and
Seville, and in parts of Valencia and
Murcia the trees now grow in forests,
the soil Of the famous Valencian ''huer-
ta," lavishly MANFRED with guano. be-
ing the richest in Europe. Here a sim
gle full grown tree will yield 1000 and
at times as many as 1900 oranges in a
season. fruit bearing beginning when
the trees reach their sixth year and in
creasing until they are twenty, when
degeneration usually sets in.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
GAINESVILLE

John L Fletcher, one of Janesville's
most popular young men, has been APP
pointed as agent of the Wisconsin Tele-
phone company here to succeed w j
Gallon.
Mr. and Mrs G r Barker and the
Misses Margaret and Mary Barker leave
Wednesday for New Orleans They will
visit Old Mexico before proceeding to
California where they are to spend the
winter.
Just what Robert Krieger is suffering
from at the county farm is not yet de-
cided He was brought from Evansville
and was supposed to be suffering from
CHAMBERS in an advanced stage. 1t was
first reported that he had contracted the
disease while skinning dead horse.
Several local doctors have examined him
but have been unable to determine what
is the matter with him. He is mass of
sores, although the chemical analysis OF
the puss does not show CHAMBERS or tu-
berculosic germs. He is said to be dying
Constable George w Bogardus visited
the town of Lima last Friday and gath
cred in three young men, aged q, Is and
II years respectively, who were charged
with tying bushe basket to the tail of
q four-year old colt belonging to William
Collins. The colt driven to fury by this
unpleasant appendage, dashed down the
highway and plunged through a barb
wire fence, falling and breaking it's neck.
Whereat the owner made complaint
against these young men for torturing a
dumb beast. Their names are Tod,
Percy and Ursci Downing and they live
not far from Whitewater. In municipal
court they pleaded not guilty and their
hearings were set for January 20.
Only the heroic work on the part of
the family and neighbors prevented the
total destruction by flames of the Caro-
line Kittle residence in the town of
GAINESVILLE, five miles north of this city,
Wednesday forenoon. The fire had made
much Roadway between the floors when
discovered and the work was extremely
difficult. George Hepburn, neighbor,
was one of the first to arrive on the
scene and did yeoman service with an
axe in chopping away the floors and a
portion of the roof. Considerable cloth
ing was burned and smoke did much
damage in all parts of the building. The
fire started from chimney. Loss is COW
cred by insurance in the mutual com
pany of the town of Harmony.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Don't Let This Offer Pass.

In the way of keeping we'll dressed, [
am going to give you an opportunity to
start the new year right. My wooden
house has given great reductions on all
middle and heavy weight winter goods
and during January and February can
make you an all-wool suit, overcoat or
trousers at rock bottom prices. Call
soon and take advantage of the offer.
All work will be done in the shortest
possible time. Samples of spring and
summer goods have been received. They
are the finest ever shown and will be
sold at very low prices.
JOHN THoREsoN,
Shop over Anderson & Farmans store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13

WANTED salesman for
first-class water and air cooled cars, to
represent Rock county. $1,000 capital
necessary. Apply to Milwaukee Auto
Engine and Supply Co., 7O6 70S Winnie
bago ST., Milwaukee. 5w2
Rooms TO rent. Inquire of Mrs. E.
K. Banks. 5w2
House for sale or rent. Enquire of
James Pollard.
The "Waubesa" cigar is made IN two
sizes loo straight and for a quarter
both good.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Tax Notice.

The tax roll for the town of Fulton is
now il my hands for collection. On
Tuesday, Jan. 10th, / will receive taxes
at Ell. J. Stangl's drug store in Edgerton;
Thursday, Jan. 18th, at Murwin's store,
Fulton, and Friday, Jan. 18th, at Stangls
drug ttore, Edgerton. Balance of time
at home. w. G.. SCoFIELD, Treas.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
Strayed.

A bay colt year old strayed from my
pre- misses, one mile north of Edgerton,
Tuesday evening, Jan. 10th. Finder
please notify undersigned and all dam
ages will be paid. JESSE CALL.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
CORRESPONDENCE

Albion
Academy opened Monday.
hris Olstad is on the sick list.
r 9 Green left Monday on trip to
Colorado.
Mr. and Mrs Gotfried visited at J j
Borne's Sunday.
Mrs Lee Coon has been numbered
with the sick the past week.
Mr. and Mrs M Crosley returned We'd
nesnay from a visit to Marion, Iowa.
O G Babb and family of Edgerton
have moved into Carl Atwood's house. :
DIR Head of Madison was in town
in consultation with DR. Crosley Tues
day.
Mr. and Mrs K D Whitford visited at
A T. Whitford's, Rock River, the first of
the week.
DR. and Mrs L Holton of Edgerton
visited with Mr. and Mrs Clifford Crane
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Winifred Green returned
Monday to their home in Mitchell, S ID,
after few days visit with friends here.
About thirty young people surprised
Mr. and Mrs r @ Green Sunday evening.
Games and music occupied the time very
pleasantly. Refreshments were served.
Monday evening Mr. and Mrs D L
Babcock entertained sleigh load of
members of the Sabbath school who
have been present each session for three
he
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13

The latest and best 10 cent smoke is
Wilson's "Waubesa" A trial will prove
this statement.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-01-13
For November, 1904

No. lbs. milk received. ...... ...... 1886, 573
cream g ........... 80. 21,067
butter fat in same. .......... 1929
No. lbs. of butter made .............. 1852, 37S15
Amt money received for butter sold S2S,517 SO
Value of patrons butter delivered. 1923 a.
Average net price received. ......... 20 41-100
Average oil test of milk. ............. 1915
Average oil test of cream. ........... 27.74
Average yield of butter. 80. ........ 1899
Average price paid for milk ....... s. $40
Average price of per cent milk. 81 1-6
Total expense for making butter. 1892 Sc
Average cost to make butter per cwt ! 70
Value of supplies on hand. ......... 1919 IS
No. lbs. patrons butter delivered 22,181M
Repair fund money on hand ......... S17 81
Interest money on hand. .......... 275 90
Average number of patrons monthly 125
JOKUM JOHNSON, Mgr J. Il. COON, Secy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
LYNCHING AT ELKMONT
NEGRO FROM BIRMINGHAM IS PUT
 TO DEATH.
Had Attempted to Take Life of Police man and Was Shot to Death and Body Filled With
 RvrIlofa.

Athens. Dec 2s.-Limestone had a tragedy during holidays, resulting in the death of negro who attempted to kill an officer of the law.
 At Elkmont. a negro from Birming- ham, raised d row with a local negro and the two were arrested by Police- man Henry Nichols. When about to enter the office of. the Mayor, Alex Me Donald, the Birmingham negro, drew revolver from his pocket and opened fire on the policeman. Evidently the negro was excited and too drunk to shoot we'll, for of the three shots fred only one took effect and it made mere scratch.
 The negro fled and was pursued by hundred men who had witnessed the tragedy, and after a half-mile chase in which the negro fired the two remain ing loads in his revolver at the pursu- CTS. and after being shot himself. he was arrested and with rope about his neck was returned to the village
 While standing in the midst of a large number of people, some one fired a load of buckshot into the body of the negro. which laid him low and it is said that more than a hundred shots were fired into the body. He was left lying there, and no one seems to know what became of the body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29

money that you could hardly reach around with both hands. In my rec ollections the negroes have more money than they ever had before
 The wholesale grocery business has not done a whit better business than the retail grocery dealers. If one has done d big business so has the other.
 Its the best trade season we ever had" said L. Lassiter in the retail gro- cery business" I've never seen any thing like it. And the people not only bought plenty of goods. but they paid their bills promptly Now in the sale of 1uxuries, the things to eat that peo- pie may get along without. and do get along without in hard times. we have sold stacks of them this season But in all lines of the retail grocery trade it has been the best season that Mont gomery ever had"
 It has in truth been a remarkable season,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
NO PROSECUTION OF WALSH.
Secretary Shaw Says There Has Beer
 No Criminal Act.

Chicago. Dec. 2S.--Secretary of tie Treasury Shaw arrived in this city from Washington and in an interview practically declared there would be no criminal proceedings growing out of the Chicago national banks and the Home Savings Bank of this city. He said:
 John R. Walsh did not take one dollar dishonestly He did no more than many other bankers in the United States are doing all the time.
 The rumor of criminal prosecution is nothing but talk. There has been no embezzlement or theft. For every dol lar taken out. gilt edged securities were placed within. The depositors will get every dollar and when that has been accomplished the responsibility of the government ceases. The part of the banking law prohibiting the loaning of more than ten per cent. of the capitali- zation to one man may have been viola ted.
 That Is not a criminal violation and all that can be done is to liquidate the bank and pay off the deposltors. The violation of that law by one bank is no more than has been done by almost every bank in the country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
DIR. GORDAN's STORY.
Tells Why His Resignation Was Made
 Necessary.

Washin gton. Dec 2S.--Dr. John Cor don. whose resignation as president of Howard University has been accepted by the board of trustees, made a state ment today concerning his connection with the institution in which he says the deans of the various schools mak- ing up the University failed to cooper ate with him in this work and this lack of support together with the in- disposition of the trustees to assist him made his resignation necessary.
 Dr. Gordon charges that recent stu dent outbreaks were inspired by mem bers of the faculty. He recommended the expulsion of troublesome students but the deans of the various colleges favored suspension and were sustained by a committee of trustees named to investigate the demonstration against pr. Gordon.
 This action Dr. Gordon says was ruin ous to the discipline of the university and made it impossible for him to re- main at It's head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
DEATH OF MRS. SMITH.
Wife of the Sheriff of TalIapOOsa COun.
 ty Expires.

hApANCSs
 DadeVille, Dec. 2S.-(Special )-Mrs.
 Smith. wife of B. B. Smith, Sheriff of
 Tallapoosa County, died very suddenly
 Tuesday morning about l o'clock of heart trouble. Mrs. Smith was one of the best loved women in Dadeville, and her sudden death cast gloom over the entire town. Mrs. Smith was 49 years
 old While she had been in bad health for some time, on Monday she had a large number of friends to spend the day with her and served Christmas dinner to them, seeming to be in bet ter health than she had been in long time. The deceased Is survived by a husband, seven sons and a number of | brothers and sisters. The interment took place at the Dadeville cemetery Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of people.
 While out near his home Monday
 evening, Sheriff Smith happened to a very painful accident Some boys were shooting near the house and a stray
 bullet struck MT. Smith just under the right eye, infiicting a very painful
 wound Mir. Smith left for Birming-
 ham this morning to have the bullet located and removed If possible. Christmas has passed off quietly in
 Dadeville. While the crowds that have been in town have been the largest in
 a number of years, there has been lit- tie or no disorder, and only one arrest made by the city officials up to date.
 The merchants had large lines of holi-
 day goods and did a good trade in this line.
 It is understood that the County Com
 missioners have agreed to spend $500
 in grading the big hill at what is
 known at Hillabee Bridge, few miles
 north of Alexander City. This will
 open up one of the best roads in the
 county from Alexander City up to-
 wards Daviston and other points, and
 will be of great advantage to the citi-
 zens of West Tallapoosa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Good Price. for Farm Lands.

Athens, Dec. Special D-Farm lands in this county have advanced in price during the past year or so, until 1t seems almost unreasonable to think of. Lands that sold for $10, $15 and $2O per acre three years ago are now being sold at from $50 to $100 One farm. situated partly in the corporate limits of Athens, which was sold for $3,500 five years ago. and was thought to be a high price. sold for $9,O0O this week. Other lands are selling equally as high.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
ager. fell down high steps and broke

ager. fell down a high steps and broke his arm below the elbow Christmas passed off very quietly at Pell City. Very few arrests were made all for minor offenses. There has been a great deal of inn provement at Pell City in the last year TWO new industries have located here wagon factory and chemical works ana a great many handsome dwellings nave been erected. Work will begin January 1 on the new shovel factory Several other enterprises are contem- plated.
 The new brick public school build- ing Is nearly completed, and will soon be ready for occupancy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29

Hard work is the plain-featured muse of the successful man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
.TnrInr-WiIIrer.nn

Florence. Dec. 2s-(SpeciaL)-A we'd ding occurred at S:30 last night at the home of Mrs. A. F. Wilkerson on Pine street. when her daughter, Ethel May, was mirried to J. w. Taylor. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. D, McDougal in the presence of a small company of invited guests. Mir Taylor, who for several years past has been one of the leading merchants of Florence, has completed his arrangement to re- move to Louisville. Ky. Mir and Mrs. Taylor left for visit to Boston. Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
ON CHARGE OF BIGAMY.
John w. Moore Bound Over By Judge
 HargetI of Columbus.

Columbus, Ga. Dec 2S.-(SpeciaL)- John Williams Moore, white man. was bound over to the Superior Court by Judge Hargett today on the charge of bigamy.
 December 25, 1903. Moore married Miss Minnie Dees of East Highlands, and a year after they separated, al though no di-orce was secured, so far as shown. December 10, 1905. he mar ried Miss Maud Hudson of North High lands. The two wives live within a few blocks of each other The first wife is the prosecutor in the bigamy proceedings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
GAVE AWAY TURKEYS.
Pell City Cotton Mills Are Liberal With
 EmDIOyeN.

Pell City. Dec, 2s.-The Pell City Manufacturing Company's mills were shut down on Christmas day. This Is one of the most liberal cotton mills with its employees in the State. Christ mas eve every family was presented with a large turkey. The mill Is one of the most complete in the State, em- ploying about 750 hands. and under the has proved very paying enterprise.
 While playing with an express wa gon Christmas, Ernest, the 1O-year- -old son of J. M. Lee, the dispensary man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
NEW PROCESS WORK

All work now being done at the Montgomery steam Laundry is "New Process York;" done on specially pat ented Iahndry machines that have been on the market only about three months. All the machines are new-nO old junk being used.
 New Process Work can only be had at the Montgomery Steam Laundry.
 Cali phone 740-and be sure you give your work to the blue wagons. Every piece of work absolutely guar anteed perfect or It's done over free.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Two Runaway Marriare..

Columbus. Ga. Dec. 2S.-(Special.)-- Two Alabama romances eliminated in Columbus today. when Jackson M. Cole and Miss Leila Jenkins of Sanford, Ala, and William R. Moody and Miss Susie E. Thornton of Montevallo. Ala. were married in the Muscogee County courthouse. Magistrate Chapman of ficiating. Both were Gretna Green af- fairs. :......: ..=