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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26
A Moral Lesson.

ga criterion" explained the teach
er, sis something to go by. Now,
what little boy or girl can give me a
sentence in which the word criterion
is used?"
After some moments of silence and
thoughtfulness on the part of the
scholars, Maggie higgins lifted her
hand :.
well, Maggie, can you give us the
sentence?''
"Yes'm. Pat Carrally's saloon on
the corner is criterion on our street.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26
Joys of the Homesteader's Life Dur
inc the Long Winter.

Joys of the Homesteader's Life Dur
ing the Long Winter.
Duluth Herald. you want to see
snow just go up into the valley of the
Rainy river" said E. "A. English, a
settler from the Big Fork country,
yesterday. eve have snow in the
north country, and plenty of it. 1t
lies about three feet deep on the level,
I should say, and the loggers have no
complaint to make because there is
not enough of it.
Despite the fact that winter cuts
off almost all communication with the
outside world, the cold season is not
so unpleasant to the settlers through
that region as some people might
imagine. They have their social pleas
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26
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The preparation known as CaScarets
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tirely upon its own merits it has in a
comparatively few years come into
general use, until now Cascarets have
the largest sale Of any laxative
medicine in the world
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

The fishing of women's clubs Is an
easier than uncovering grizzly bear.
Therefore. so far as hunting is con-
cerned, Grover, during the past few
weeks, has had the advantage OF
Teddy.-St. Louis Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

The German steamer Tetartos was
sunk by the Russian auxiliary cruiser
Don May 80. Her crew landed at
Batavia, Java. The Tetartos had no
contrabani Of war on board.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

How often do we hear women say: ''It
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r"Don't speak to me, am all out Of
orts?" These significant remarks prove
hat the system requires attention.
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Mrs. J G.. Holmes, of Larimore, North
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Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
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Ny backaches and headaches are all gone and
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Mrs. Emma Cotrely, 100 East 18th
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

Gov. Magoon at Panama reports
three new cases Of yellow fever and
three deaths. The names Of the dead
are given as Mosomono, Grift1ths and
Aikens.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

At Lincoln, Neb, populist conven-
ton to nominate a candidate for con.
gress was called to meet yesterday
but when the hour for the convention
came not delegate could be found.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26
FREE ADVICE TO WOMEN.

Remember, every woman is cordially
invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham If
there is anything about her symptoms
she does not understand. Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn, Mass, her
advice is free and cheerfully given to
every ailing woman who asks for it.
Her advice and medicine have restored
to health more than one hundred thou
sand women.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

Illinois shippers began a fight for
lower freight rates before the state
railway commission.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

Mrs. WinslOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

cashed 100000 bogus Standard Oil
pay checks for May.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

New York underground traffic was
at a standstill for a day because of a
subway food.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

Mrs. Austin's Quick Raising BuckwAsat
makes tender, crisp. brown eaksA xsur
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

Former Governor Yates opened his
campaign from Senator Cullom's seat
at Dixon, ILL.,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

find Piso's Cure for Consumption the
pest medicine for croupy chiIdren-Mrs. F.
Callahan, ia Hall street, Parkersburg, w.
Va- April Is, 1901
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

"A cup Of coffee. q bit e sausage anA Q
plate Of Mrs. Austin'D BuekWheat cakes b
q breakfast At for q king.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cured me-"
Mrs. c. s. Dougherty, Millville N. ]. Used over
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

An insane woman called to dis.
possess Roosevelt at the white house
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

AT La Crosse Herman G. Hurand
tged SO, whose wife and children
} ei suddenly recently, committed sui
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26
SNOW IN NORTHERN WOODS.

!. pnkhams Adye-A Woman Best Understands NOmaRs lila
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-06-26

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Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30

accounts for his highly successful busi ness career For many years his family were residents of Newport, but they now make their home Ill St. Louis. MT. Decker continues to be president ot the Bank of Newport and his activity Tn local affairs tending to the advancement of Newport has never Jagged. The Pond-Decker Company has had most valuable secretary and treasurer in the person of Mir. Frank 5. Hess, whose careful and conscientious management of the many important duties entrusted to his shoulders have contributed mate rially to the success of the companys varied enterprises. He IS ably assisted by an energetic young man III MT. F. l.. Reiff.
 The Pond-Decker slave mill, l.. 5. Young, superintendent, has capacity of 5,ooo,ooo whisky barrel slaves per year and employs 200 hands in the fac tory and forests, which means an annual payroll of $5o,ooo. The product of the mill amounts to six or seven hundred cars of slaves per year.
 The Pond x Decker Manufacturing Company owns the controlling interest in the following companies and Captain Decker is president of each: Black Rock Lumber & Cooperage Company; West ern Cooperage Company, of Kansas City; Inman-Decker Packet Company,
Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30

company deals not only in farm land, but timber land also. Within the past three years they have located the Muir head Shingle Company at Newport, which employs large force of men; Wi1kins-Luce Lumber Company at Grubbs, Jackson County, which has a large mill and a big creW-thls com pany alone bought 5000 acres of timber land the Pierce Lumber Company, of Olyphant, which Is now operating on large scale, running night and day; the Kin1ball Lumber Company of St. Lou1s, which had mill at Grubbs; also sold the Sedgwick Tie Company 4,ooo acres of timber; the Auvergne Land X Lum- Der Company at Auvergne, to whom they sold I,2oo acres of land. In addl- ton to these large companies, the New port Land Company has sold number of small tracts III various parts ot Jack son and surrounding counties.
 The Wilmans Bros. operate system of gins including one at Diaz, one at Jack sonport, one at Oil Trough and one on the Island This firm alone handles about 5000 bales of cotton per year. Last year they sold $25,ooo worth of horses and mules and about $3o,ooo worth of cotton seed.
 Tn connection with their business, this firm has a large general supply store at Newport employing large force of clerks and occupying onesof the largest store buildings in the city. During the past year their mercantile business alone amounted to $I5o,ooo
 The Messrs. Wilmans Bros. are now operating 7,ooo acres of land, most of which is in cotton Their land is some of the best to be found in this section and will yield from one-half to three fourths of bale of cotton to the acre. The cotton raised Is of good grade of river bender cotton and brings good price. It would be difficult to state the exact number of men employed by this large firm, but the number runs into the hundreds and is constantly being added to.
 While this large business IS under the direct management of the Wllmans Bros, MT. J. E. Wilmans, Sr., father of the boys, is always looked to by them for counsel and encouragement. He comes from the best families of Ken lucky and has always had a careful and fatherly care over his sons, of whom he IS and has every reason to be proud
Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30
HARMON L. REMMEL

Harmon L. Remmel, now of Little Rock, but prominent factor and figure in the earlier growth and progress ot Newport, whose fondness for his old home brings him back to here exercise the privileges of citizenship, was. born at Stratford, N. Y., in 1852. Coming to Newport in 1876, and here under the firm name of Remmel Bros, and later the Remmel- -Empie Slave & Cooperage Company, he engaged extensively Tn the manufacture of walnut and hardwood lumber the company's mill being located on the river front in this city. Mr. Rem mel was prominently identified i'll organ
Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30
C. R. HITE REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

MT. Hite was born in Nashville Tenn. He came to Arkansas in 1880 He served as county clerk at Pine Bluff eight years He came to Newport ten years ago and opened general real estate and loan office. He was city en- gineer and street commissioner for New
 port for two years He represents the Peoples Building and Loan of Little Rock, and is the local loan agent for the
Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30
NEWPORT INDEPENDENT

izing this municipality and was honored with election to the school board ot this district. Though an aggressive Repub- lican he overcame Democratic maj Jor- ity of 1000 in 1886 in election to the Legislature. He was instrumental III securing the capital for our first bank, our water system and many other enter prises. The many triumphs of his public spirit make lasting record of his serv- ice for this city, and the credit for his good work is manifest in the popularity of MT. Remmel in his old home. He has been honored by his party in this state with it's highest gift, twice the standard bearer in gubernatorial campaigns, the nominee for senator, state chairman and a delegate to several national conven- tions. He enjoys the lucrative and re- sponsible position of state manager for the Mutual Life Insurance Company and is president of the Mercantile Trust Company of Little Rock. Mir. Remmel has a 5oo-acre farm just below town, a part of which has been plated and is within the corporate limits, protected by
Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30
OND & DECKER MANUFACTURE
 ING COMPANY

One of the chief sources of wealth to Newport has been her lumber interests, and one of the largest concerns em- braced under this line of manufactures in this section has been the stave factory in this city of the Pond-Decker Manu- featuring Company. The active head of the company, Captain George w.
 Decker, is a native of Catskill, N. Y., and is man who "does things which
Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30

Union Central Insurance Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. In connection with his other business, Mir. Hite has very complete set of abstract books of Jack son County He is thoroughly ac- quainted with all property that IS for sale in this locality. Those desiring to either buy or sell land would do well tc consult Mir. Hite. He will save you time and money.
Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30

A stranger visiting Newport will find in Messrs. Wilmans Bros. live, energetic and wide-awake business men, always ready to assist home-seeker in locating within their midst. Their horses and carriages and time are always at the disposal of the stranger for this pur pose.
Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30

of Newport and Black Rock. A recent investment of the company is 100000 acres of hardwood timber lands in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, where a number of stave and saw mills are al ready at work. To look after this in vestment, MT. Hess has recently moved his family to Marksville, La.
Newport daily independent., 1905-06-30

the new levee, also business and other residence property. He is interested in the city's welfare and growth and his public spirit IS ever to be relied upon.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-03-17
The Union Telephone CO.

The annual meeting of the Union
Telephone Co. was held at Alma, We'd
nesday and the following officers and
board of directors reelected:
Presldent-Stanley E. Parkill, Owos-
so.
Vice Pres.-James Gibbs, Ithaca.
Secy.-J. H. Fildew, st. Johns.
Treas. George S. Ward, Alma.
Board of Directors-The officers: F..
J. Theirs, Mt. Pleasant; j. l.. Wagar,
Edmore; Charles LaFlamboy, W. A.
Bahlle, Alma; Charles Babcock, j. T.
Whitman, ST. Johns; G. w. Gale, Tod
Kincaid, Owcsso. Mr.. Gale was APP
pointed chairman of the auditing com
mittee.
The company increased the number of
its phones in use in 10 Michigan
counties, last year, by over one-third.
1t is in excellent condition and hopes to
continue these gains this year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-03-17
Local News.

G. S. Allison and L. A. Hamblln will
start north from Goodell, Fla, in about
one week.
Supt. J. w. Simmons will address
the mems meeting at the Y. M. Q. A..
Sunday afternoon at $3.50.
Ernest Jacobs was called home from
Schenectady, N. Y, this week by the
serious condition of his father,
The republican ward primaries will
be held on Friday, March "a, and the
City Convention Monday, March 81
On March 81 the time limit for TAX
ing new members into Company H
will expire. The ranks of the company
are almost filled.
Owosso lodge No. SO l. o. o. F. has
undertaken the working of paying off
the $1400 indebtedness on its hall.
The prospects seem good for the success
of the work.
Miss Cora Vanderwater, who teachers
at johannesburg, is home as the schools
are closed on account of scarlet fever
epidemic.
The Common Council has given the
o. 81 @. E. and the Ann Arbor Railroad
permission to raise their new crossing
on Corunna Avenue 30 inches, starting
the 300 feet west of the crossing
Aid and Mrs. L. e.. Heyer took their
little daughter, Gladys, to Ann Arbor,
Tuesday, to have her eye removed. The
eye was injured five years ago and it
was feared the sight of the other eye
would be ruined.
Prosecuting Attorney @. M. Hamper
has dismissed the kidnapping case of
the People VS.. Mrs. Mary Constine of
Owosso township, as there was no
evidence to show that Mrs. Constine
kidnapped her neice es charged.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-03-17
Common Council.

At Monday nights meeting of the
council, Aid. Sturtevant read COM
munication showing that the city is
well protected in case the Burnett Knit
ting Works is destroyed by fire, as there
is 50, 900 worth of insurance.
Mayor Parkill directed that the bills
for annual salaries be held over two
weeks, as salaries are not due until the
old council completes its work in April
City Attorney Pierpont was ordered to
communicate with the Barber Asphalt
Paving Co., with view to secure the
repairing of the West Main street pave
ment and the withdrawal of the COM
pany's suit against the city.
The sum of 800 for clerk hire was
voted City Treasurer Thomas Kerwin
in addition to his salary, but Mayor
Parkill on Tuesday morning vetoed the
appropriation, contending the salary
paid the treasurer cannot be change
during his term.
On the mayors recommendation, the
council passed resolution directing
Manager Mehlenbacher to eliminate the
dangers following a possible panic in
the opera house, so far as possible, by
removing or resetting the door which
swings inward at the foot of the north
stairway to the opera house. and by re-
moving the ticket Office from in front of
the door leading to the main stairway.
There were about twenty ladies pres
ent, who came to see what action would
be taken on the slot machine ordinance.
Aid. Sturtevant had previously read a
petition signed by 300 ladies asking that
the ordinance be passed. A motion to
table the ordinance was lost. When
the instrument was placed on its pas
sage, it failed to carry-Sturtevant
Nichols, Lamfrom, Brown and BRANDED
voting yes, while Washburn, Rigley,
Campbell and Heyer voted no. Copas
was absent.
W. Z. Hall. w. E. Collins and Z. A.
Gould are commissioners of election,
and e. Weeks, w. g. Cadwallader,
E. F. Conant, F. e. Chapel, and f. E.
Brooks are inspectors for the coming
election.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-03-17
Probate Court.

Mrs. Esther A. Atchinson, admins
traitor of the estate of George A.
Atchinson, deceased, was discharged
In the estate of Lyman II. James, an
alleged mentally incompetent person,
the petition for appointment of guar
dian came on for hearing. Because of
insufficient service upon said James,
the proceedings were dropped, and
citation issued citing said alleged in.
competent to appear in court on April
9th. Darling and Everett appeared
for the petitioner, Atty. Shepard for
said James
In the estate of Charles ID. Chalker,
deceased, Chas. e. Godfrey was ap.
pointed general administrator. Com.
missioners on claims o. Sugden, A.
Herrick and H. T. Berger.
j. M. Howard was appointed admin.
istrator of the estate of Calvin B. How
ard, deceased, late of Antrim township,
whose estate was valued at about $1,000.
Appraisers j. j. Atherton and L. Scrib-
ner. The same with j. III. Hutchings
will hear claims against the estate.
Jay Knight minor, was adopted by
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva J.. Knight, of An
trim township. The name of said min
or was not changed.
W. G. Hume, as principal creditor,
makes application that he be appoint
ed administrator of the estate of Arte-
mas w. Angel, deceased, late of Cor
unna. Value of estate $3.50. Hearing
April 10th.
Mrs. Ella B. Jones will render her
final account as executrix of the estate
of Walter S. Jones, deceased, on April
10.
In the estate of Fernando w. Blanch-
ard, deceased, G. M Spaulding. admin
istrator, has petitioned for license to
sell real estate to pay debts. Hearing
April 10.
Blanche S. Potter asks that Merle f.
Shepard be appointed administrator of
the estate of Emily M. Shepard, deceas-
ed, late of Owosso township. Estate is
estimated to be worth $1,000. Hearing
April 10.
P. f. Van Dusen was appointed
guardian of the estates of Allen Benton
and others, minors. This estate is val
ued at about $4,000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-03-17
Circuit Court.

Mrs. Cora Donelson has begun suit
for divorce against her husband, Perry
Donelson, an Ann Arbor brakeman re-
siding at Owosso, and has been granted
an injunction to prevent Donelson beat
ing or interfering with her while the
trial is pending. Cruelty and non
support are charged The Donelsons
have one child.
By their attorneys, Watson 8S Chap
man, J. d. Houghton and John Haskins,
Laingsburg stock shippers, have begun
suit for $400 against the M. G. R. R.
Because, plaintiffs allege, of defendants
failure to place six stock cars at Laings-
burg, as agreed upon, large quantity
of stock belonging to the shippers was
left all night without shelter. They
claim resulting loss of $3.50 from
death a d shrinkage.
Margaret Conley, of New Lothrop.
has applied for separate support pain-
tenance from her husband, James Con-
ley alleging drunkenness and cruelty
on Conley's part. The couple were
married in 1886 and have ten children.
Mrs. Conley will not ask for divorce,
as she is Catholic. Conley was ar
rested recently for using an axe handle
on his brother and his hired man.
In the case Of Cola vs.. Julian Dutch
er, Jr., of Owosso, divorce, Mrs Dutch
er received the decree, the custody of
the infant child, and So per week for IS
years. Warren Pierpont is plaintiffs s
attorney.
In the case Of Leroy Slater VS.. Alfred
Luckhurst, Owosso, for the alienation
of Mrs Skaters affections, the time for
giving security for costs was extended
30 days.
The case of the People VS.. Edward
Cords for assault with intent TO kill was
continued over the term by consent.
In the case of Steele e. Thompson, of
Chicago VS.. the Illinois Michigan Coal
Co., OF Corunna, judgment has been
taken in the sum of 81, 24S.0S.
The case of Neyeus VS.. Hamlin Bros,
of Durand, has gone over the term.
Herbert Bonine, of Fort Wayne, Ind,
chief stone carver for Samuel Pickles,
last summer on the court house, has be-
gun suit against Hickman & Sons Co.
for 81, 600 salary due. A. E. Richards
is his attorney.
In the divorce case of Mary vs. Lewis
Burpee, of New Lothrop, decree Of
divorce has been granted plaintiff, to-
gether with $500 alimony. The custody
of the child has not been awarded. A..
L. Chandler is plaintiffs attorney.
The circuit court has adjourned, and
there will be no more jury cases this
term. The only case yet to be heard by
the court is that of Price vs. Soper on
March 81.
A divorce has been granted in the
case of Charles vs. Minnie Wilkes, of
Owosso, on the grounds Of cruelty.