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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
FRANK G. BIGELOW
Is A DEFAULTER.
President of the First National Bank
Deposed from His Po-
sition.

Milwaukee, Wis, April pa Special
Frank G.. Bigelow, president of the
First National bank, and Il man widely
known in business and social circles, is
a defaulter to the bank in a sum amount
ing to 81 100000 and has resigned his
position at the request of the board Of
directors Of the bank. His arrest will
follow.
The money was taken from the bank
at different periods and the books falsl-
fed to avoid discovery. According to the
directors, Henry Coll, assistant cashier
of the bank and other employees, were in
volved in the crime.
The news of the defalcation was brok-
Ell to the directors on Saturday night
The full amount appropriated by Mr.
Bigelow was 100000, but he has made
restitution in the shape of real estate
and securities sufficient to reduce the
amount to S1,2O0OO0.
Loss Is Made Good.
The board of directors decided at once
to meet the issue in a straightforward
manner and not to deceive the public in
any particular. They accordingly formu-
lated a pledge which was Immediately
signed by members of the board, whose
aggregate wealth will probably approx
innate S25,00O,OOO, to more than make
good the shortage made by Mr.. Bige-
low act. IDe cdplldl SIOCh VI Tie
bank is 81 100000, and the undivided
surplus amounts to 81 100000 The per-
sonal guaranty of the directors more
than covers the defalcation, and with
the surplus and undivided profits which
the bank carries over and above it's cap
ital, it is announced that the bank is
more solid than it was before Mr.. Bige-
lows defalcatiOn became known. Charles
T. Pfster heads the guaranty list with
100000.
William Bigelow, a brother of the de-
faulting president, is vice president of
the bank, and is one of the signers of the
guaranty. Frank J. Kipp is cashier of
the bank and T. E. Camp the remaining
assistant cashier.
The controller of the currency has
been requested by the directors to make
an examination of the banks finances.
An intimate friend Of President Bige-
low said: wheat speculation has cost
the Bigelows their name and the bank a
large sum of money. 1t is family
tragedy, as we'll as a shock to business
circles of the city. The father. Frank
G. Bigelcw, had Chicago speculative con-
nections with the firm of Tracy d Co.,
of which his son. Gordon Bigelow, was
a member.
I'm the late Armour-Gates wheat bat
tie and the sharp fluctuations Of the mar
ket, which have come during the last
few days, Bigelow Sr., and Bigelow,
Jr., were badly caught. The family
name has been of the highest IN the city
and the failure will come as a sad shock
TO all who know them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
PAST WINTER SNOWY.
Fall Not Exceeded Since 1881,
Says George F.
kellogg.
LAKE MILLS MAN HAS RECORDS
Declares Weather Cranks Have Exag-
gerated Intensity of Cold Sea-
son Just Closed.

Lake Mills, Wis, April 22.-[Special.]
George E. kellogg, the Lake Mills
weather man. has with great care COM
ters for thirty years past. Mr.. kellogg
says in his report:
'Winter set in December 9, 1900, and
spring opened April 4, 1901: there were
thirty days for the winter at zero and
below, aggregating 221 below zero; cold
est. 10 below:
l9O1-2, % days-241 below. coolest 81 below.
1923, % days-169 below, coolest 10 below
1904, 4S days-616 below, coolest 30 below
t9O4-5, 80 dayS-49S below, coolest 80 below
Past Winter Comparatively Mild.
weather cranks complain of the past
winter, but the above figures show the
comparative difference. We have had
an unusual amount of snow the past Win
ter, the 1914 inches of last December
went off with the rain, putting the
ground in good condition apparently for
winter; since January 1 to March u, we
have had 81 inches of snow fall, making
G91a inches for the entire winter from
twenty-six storms. Nothing since 1881
equals this snow fall.
"Then | did not keep the inches of the
fall, but l copy from clippings that the
railroads were worse off than ever be-
fore. The North w estern railroad report
ed 5000 shOvelers at work that winter,
and one drift was attacked with a $4,000
pound snowplow balasted with 5000
pounds Of railroad iron driven by six
locomotives and was rolled into the ditch !;
that drift was 50 feet high.
another incident of 1881 near James
Vile: Snow blocked the Milwaukee q St.
Paul for mile; 20 feet deep. The snow
fall that February and March was fear
full and the winds piled the roads full,
but | don't think the roads were any
worse than the past February. but there
was more shoveling to get to the school
houses than the past winter.
''The winter of 1923 gave feet of
snow in the woods on a level and | have
seen nothing to equal it since"
Records for Thirty Years.
Accompanying his statement, Mr.. Kel-
log gives the important data for thirty
wears as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
SLEEPERS IN FLAMES.
Twenty Men Narrowly Escape Death in
Pleasant Prairie Hotel
Fire

Kenosha. Wis, April 24.-[Special j
Twenty men employed in the Latin,
Rand Powder works at the village Of
Pleasant Prairie narrowly escaped being
roasted to death in their beds by a fire
which destroyed the big hotel at mid
night.
The fire. which is supposed to have
been of an incendiary origin, spread so
rapidly that the sleeping inmates of the
house had no time to save their clothing
or belongings. Many of them We're
forced to jump from the second story
windows in their night clothes.
Many people from the village hurried
to the aid of the men and some thrilling
rescueS were made.
Besides the hotel three large barns,
owned by the powder company, were de
stroyed. The total loss from the fire to
the company is placed at $4,000, with no
insurance. The loss to the boarders can
not be estimated
One man, James Johnson, was slight
ly injured by jumping from a second
story window.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
AS He Understood It.

During the taking of a religious cen
sus of the District of Columbia the past
winter relates a representative from
Tennessee, "a couple of young ladies who
were engaged in the work stopped at my
home on Capitol HILL and when the bell
rang it was answered by the negro boy
I bought from Tennessee with me. The
ladies asked him:
"'WiI you please tell me who lives
here?'
"'Yessum; Mistah Johnsing,' was the
answer.
SIS he a Christan?'
No, ma'am. He's er congressman
from Tennessee '-Philadelphia Ledger.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
FREIGHT RUNS DOWN
INTERUBAN; 10 HURT.
La Crosse & Onalaska Electric Car
Smashed and All Passengers Harmed,
Though None Fatally.

La Crosse, Wis, April 24-[Special.l
A car on the La Crosse &, Onalaska
interurban line was run down by a freight
train on the North Western road near
Onalaska and ten people injured last
night When OF the crossing directly in
front Of the approaching train the power
refused to work and the car was struck
and smashed to pieces.
Ten passengers were On the street car,
every one of whom was injured. The
seriously injured are:
Miss Betsy Monson, Onalaska, serious in
juries about the face and head.
Eric Fjelstad, motorman, La Crosse, leg
broken, internal injuries
Frank Johnson, conductor, may lose one
leg.
w E. Burroughs, a lawyer, cut by flying
glass and internally injured.
All the injured were removed to the
La Crosse hospital and are recovering.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
OVER BURNING BRIDGE.
North Western Passenger Tram Narrow
ly Escapes Destruction Near
Kaukauna.

Kaukauna, Wis, April .-[Special.1
Ashland division northbound passenger
train No. on the North-W estern mar
rowly escaped a disastrous wreck while
about two miles south of the Kaukauna
station. The bridge at that point took
fire, probably from bonfres and several
stringers and ties were ablaze before dis
covered, which was not until the train
swept upon the burning structure, speed
ing at a momentum too great to allow
the brakes to get in their work.
AS soon as the train was stopped, it
backed up to the bridge to leave men on
the scene to cuench the blaze and make
immediate repairs upon the bridge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
SIMPLE WALL DECORATIONS
New Material and New Ideas for the
Decoration of Homes.

OeCOT2C1On OIL dCHS6s
The styles Of home decorations have
completely changed in the last few years,
and 1t is pleasant to say that they have
changed for the better. Time was when
we hung monstrous patterns printed on
paper against our walls, and considered
them more or less pleasantly. 1t would
hardly be fair to say that we considered
them beautiful or artistic. But they
We're the vogue and were put on. Ihe
time has come when, with our better
methods for interior decoration, better
effects can be secured.
In wall coverings, whether they be
of paint, or of kalsomine, or of Ala
Observation-Disclosures the material used to
cover the wall-the thing desired is that
which has the greatest covering power,
as well as permanency and beauty OF
color. Alabastine, wall covering
ground from Alabaster rock-which
means hard white rocks the ideal
covering for a wall.
The most beautiful wall decorations
in the world are those which are laid
on with the brush. The mural designs
in our large public buildings, and the
frescoed designs in the large cathedrals
and churches have permanency and an
art of which wall paper is but cheap
Imitation. These mural schemes and
frescoed designs can be brought within
the reach OF the every day home. They
can be done with Alabastine, which IS
permanent in it's coloring. 1t does not
rub off, and it has the soft effect Of
pastelle. It does not peel, it does not
blister, and it is thoroughly sanitary, be-
cause it is not stuck on with sour paste
or smelly glue All sorts of tapestry
effects and any kind of mural design can
be secured any kind Of frescoing can be
done. In fact, the range of the possibili-
ties of this material are only fixed by
the artistic instincts of the person who
applies it. Naturally a professional dec
orator could do more with it than an
amateur, but the unframed person can
secure beautiful results where the ambl-
ton does not cad one into a desire for
too trying effects.
A great many people defer the redec-
Grating of their rooms not only because
of the expense but because of the discom-
fort Of it. With Alabastine there need
be no discomfort and there can be no
muss, for all that is needed, is to lay a
sheet or canvas on the floor, have your
man come in with a pail, make the So
luton and simply brush it on the wall.
That is all there is to it, and the room
is perfectly clean and thoroughly reno
waited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
Roman Kiln.

A discovery of great interest to anti
quaries has been made at Worcester,
England. 1t consists of Roman kiln in
q perfect state of preservation. It is
constructed entirely of A-inch tiles and
cement. and exhibits no sign Of having
been used. 1t is just within the city
wall. which dates back to the time Of
the commonwealth but the front of the
house in which the discovery was made
appears to be built upon a wall of Ro-
man character, constructed of 2A Inch
tiles and 212-inch bricks laid alternately.
Pieces of plastic fresco have also been
found in the cellars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
GOES TO BED IN RIVER.
Tomahawk Laborer's Body Found in
Observation-Disclosures on Bank
the Clue.

Tomahawk, Wis, April "a Special. ]
Mike Mahan, a laborer, was found
dead in the Wisconsin river near Bay
Mills by drivers. First his clothes, con
sisting of hat coat, trousers and shoes
were found OH the docks back of the old
Bay mill site 1t is believed that while
intoxicated Mahan tried to go to bed on
the river bank
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
MISS CURTIS IS DEAD.
Was Matron of GAINESVILLE Blind School
for Twenty-six Years ard Favor
ite Of Pupils.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, April 24.-Miss Eliza
beth Curtis, the able teacher of the blind,
who had been matron of the state in
stitute here for twenty-six years, died
Sunday, aged Sc, after an illness of sew
eral months. She leaves a niece, Mrs.
Edith Woods, in Madison.
Miss Curtis was born in Sharon. O..
but came to GAINESVILLE as a girl After
perfecting herself in the higher branch es
OF learning she went to the River Falls
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
CHILD KILLS ANOTHER.
Tragedy at Neenah as Result of Play
When Loaded Shotgun Is
Found.

Neenah, Wis. April 24.-[ Special. i
Henry Sahrbach, aged years, was shot
and instantly killed yesterday afternoon,
in the town Of Harrison, by Eddie
Barnes, aged years. The boys
were playing in a barn and found the
loaded shotgun. Barnes, in play. point
ed it at Sahrbach and the gun was dis
charged. The shot entered Sahrbach' S
right eye and passed through his head
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
HAMLINE GIRL GOES ON STAGE.
Mother Consents and Silver Lake Prodigy
Leaves for New York

Kenosha, Wis, April 24.-[Special.1 !
A telegram announces that Ethel Ham
line, the little girl who disappeared from
the village Of Silver Lake on Thursday
was in Indianapolis, Ind. She was found
with her uncle, James t. Hamline and
it is stated that the mother has con-
scented to allow the child to accompany
her uncle to New York il order that she
may be educated for the stage. Ham
line claims that he did not take the
child.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
NAB FLEEING BURGLAR.
Colored Man at Beloit Gets Away from
Capture-Chase with Bicycle
Wins

Beloit, Wis, April 24.-[Special. j
yards offices here, caught Charles Jack
son, alias Croft, colored, here while at
tempting to break into the office. The
alleged burglar then broke away, but
was caught by the police who gave chase
with bicycle as he was trying to board
a rapidly moving freight train. 1t is be-
lieved the man will plead guilty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
Residence and Barns DESTROYED.

Prairie du Chen, Wis, April 24.-Ten
head Of stock were burned to death in
a fire which destroyed four barns and
the residence of Frank Kasperek on Sun
day. The owner was severely burned
about the face and hands while trying
to save the animals. The loss is esti-
mated at $500 with small insurance
Eau Claire, Wis, April 24.-[Special. !
Eight fires have occurred here since
Saturday night. All were barn fires
but one, which damaged the McDonough
Novelty works about $4,000 The fires
are believed to have been incendiary
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
GETS $18,500 FOR LEGS.
Out of Court by Milwaukee
Railroad

Tomah. Wis, April 24.-[Special.]
Henry Matzke, a young railroad mar
residing in this city, who lost his legs
some time ago while working on the
Valley division, has made a settlement
with the Milwaukee railway out Of court
being awarded $1S,5OO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26

normal school nearly thirty years ago
and was teaching there when called to
the institute for the blind. Miss Curtis
had direct charge of the little children,
and her love for them and their apprecia
ton of her care and attention was often
touching. When she partly recovered re-
Gently from her illness, there was I'M
usual joy among the blind pupils. Some
of them insisted on caring for her day
and night
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
Unlimited Terms Of Office.

The Republican county convention, in
session at Erie. Pa, adopted resolutions
favoring unlimited terms for all elective
offices, including congressman, and max
ing the only reason for naming a new
candidate one of breach of trust while
i'll office
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
LOng Eatpin in Thigh.

4 hat pin, seven inches long, has just
been extracted from the thigh of Charles
Anderson of Long Meadow, Mass. He
diagnosed his case as chronic rheuma
tism and came to the Mercy hospital in
Springfield for treatment. Anderson is
at loss to account for it's presence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
Circus Peanut.

It is one Of those beautiful dispersal
tons of nature that the peanut crop al
ways comedies with the circus season.
Baltimore American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
ca Milwaukee Newsp Union 4 Madison Lists.

~ UARANTEED INVESTMENT : High grade
W $50 dividend participating gold bonds for
sale. Bonds share large profits; are POSITIVE
LY GUARANTEED by Banking and Trust Com
pany AGAINST LOSS. Address Little, 1loS
Broadway, New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-26
EXCURSIONS
TO THE
FREE GRANT LANDS
OF Western CANADA

During the months of March and April, there will be
Excursions on the various line of railway to tho
Canadian West. Hundreds of thousands of the best
Wheat and Grazing lands the Continent free to the
aetter Adjoining lands be purchased from railway
and land companies reasonable prices route etc.
Apply for information to Superintendent Of Immgrs'
tiou Ottawa, Canada, to T. .. Currie Room IL, >.
Callahan Block. Milwaukee, Wis. Authorized Govern
ment Agents.
Please say where you this advertisement.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-18
HaIIetsvilIe News.
Names of Special Venire-
men to be Drawn.

Halletsvills, Texas, October 49,
Judge Kennon has instructed Sher-
iff Noble to summon three suitable
citizens of the county to appear
Monday, the 10th, at 2 p. M, to
serve AS Jury commissioners to
draw names to serve AZ special We
niremen during the ensuing term
of the district court. and Sheriff
Noble has selected Otto Won Rcs-
enberg Of this place, J, w. Cook Of
Yoakum and f. ]. Pusek Of Novo-
brad for that purpose.
Alta meeting Of the county di-
rectorh Of the Home circle it was
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-18

and placed in jail Saturday morn
ing Ga ! charge Of higamy Ar
Kucera murrisd some years ago
and separated from his wife, and
be Thought he was legally divorced,
which led to his second marriage
only this week. No examining
trial has as yet been had, and we
are at loss to give more particu
lars.
A German theatrical company
came in Saturday to make prepare
tons to give several performances
There the coming week,
Halletsville was we'll represented
at the Appelt's Hill King Feast
Monday. A large crowd was gath
cred at their park near Kinkler.
Everything went off quiet. Mr..
VIM, SchornAck had the honor of
becoming King of the club for the
ensuing year. We congratulate
you, viii.
Sunday was, quiet day in Hal
lets ville, on account of feasts at
Whiting and Sinner, and the tair
weather in connection Herewith,
number of our citizens went to
one Or the other place,
Mr.. Albert Koerth Of this place
Joined the excursion party headed
for stonewall,county this week at
IShiner. returning Saturday. Mr..
Koerth is we'll pleased with the
western country, and may locate
there.
Mr.. It. H. Stretch, formerly of
this place, but. of late working at
the barber's trsdein Eagle Lake,
has bought half interest in the
Will ,Bonprden barber shop here
and will commence work the COM
ing week.
Harley Lee colored, of Moulton,
who has been inijail for two months
on a charge Of aggravated assault,
was allowed to go home, he having
given bond for his appearance at
next term of the county court.
Mr.. S. A, Brown, representing
the southwesIern Life Insurance
company oflDallaH, WAS in town
Saturday, looking after the interest
of his company.
Mr.. Steve Alblinger is having a
nice two story cottage built on his
farm north Of town. Q.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-18

OctoberI This is the month Of
painted leaves. AS leaves and the
day itself acquire q bright tint just
before they fall, SO theye is near
its setting. Only two and half
more months in the old year. How
it has fownl
We are badly in need Of good
rain, or else We won't have any fall
garden at all.
The Nichna school was opened
today, (Oct. 16.) by Miss Mary
Kavanagh Of Yoakum, as teacher.
Miss Nary is loved by all her pu-
pills. This ia the second term she
will teach at Michna.
Messrs. John and Frank Balusek
and their sister, Miss Rosa, were
visiting their father last Thursday
and Friday, who has been i'll for
some time.
Mr.. ]. J. Marcak, after several
weeks visit to relatives here, left
last Friday for smithville, Tex, to
visit his cousins, Messrs. Leshiknr,
and to attend the grand feast there,
given by the S. P. ]. S. r. lodge.
The ball given at the VlaStenec
| Hall last Saturday was we'll attend
ed. There were attendants of Lone
Tree settlement, Dryer, Yoakum
and Henkhaus.
Quite a big crowd of people at
tended the big feast at the park in
! Sinner last Sunday. Everybody
seemed to enjoy it.
"Lion," tell us something about
riiourney. We are anxious tc
hear from you. Had you been here
YOU could have had some nic'
times.
With best wishes to all, i TAKE
Inv leave. FAN.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-18
Highway Robbery.

The two negros who stopped
Mrs. E. c. Jaime on the road about
week ago and took $500 from
her have been captured. One OF
them was taken on the John Stult-
ing ranch, where he stopped to
pick cotton, and WAS fully identi-
fed by Mrs. Jaime. The other
was captured at Flatonia, and both
are now in the Hallstsville Jail.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-18
Vetternann4 SVoboda.

Married, at Fayetteville, Texas,
on Tuesday, October 10th, DR.. EN-.
Van Vettermann and Miss Berta
Syoboda. The Doctor and his
bride will make Sinner their future
home. His many friends extend
congratulations.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-18
5Halletsville.

County Attorney W. T. Bagby,
J. w. Regsdals, Esqr and s., 9.
Autry, Esq, attended justice court
at Moravis Saturday,
Mr.. Frank Kucera Of the Noyo-
brad neighborhood was arrested
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-18

decided vote Of five to one TO
cut loose The State Home cir
Gle and fganize the Lavaca
County Relief society, with
the folloi oiiicers: B. 0. Nett
zen, prey Frieuch Simpson,
vice pre- p H. Mitchell, treas
ureiS Jos Kahn, secretary, and
DR. A-A dbatter, director. Two
other aid 5rs viii be elected at
the next sting.
There county con vention
Of tho b fa Union held here
today ba The meeting was held
behind 81 ed doors.
In q dlldculty here today "A, }.
Rickman ol Sabine was vMucl'
on the beka with stick and Sc
YereIy injured
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-19
Sounding the Praises of Peruna.
The Welcome WaS.

A gentleman was walking with his
youngest son at the close of the day
and in passing the cottage of a Ger
man labOrer the boys attention was
attracted to the dog. 1t was only Il
common cur, but the boy took fancy
to HIM, and asked his parent to buy
the animal for him, relates the New
York Times.
Just then the owner of the dog came
home and was demonstratively met
by the dog. The gentleman said to the
owner:
My little boy has taken a fancy
to your dog and l should like to buy
him. What do you ask for him?"
Il can't sell dat dog" said the Ger
man.
Look here" said the gentleman,
that is a poor dog, but as my boy
wants him l will give you sovereign
for him.
"Yaas,' said the German, Il knows
he is very poor dog. and not wort
much; but der fsh Won leetle ding NIT
dat dog | can't SELL can't sell de
vag of his tail ven l comes home at
Dierht ,