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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27
PINNED UNDER STEAM ROLLER.
Engineer Has Thrilling Experience
Near La Crosse.

Near La Crosse.
Pinned under a steam roller, with
stream of hot water and steam pouring
on to him, John Kerrigan, engineer of
the big machine, had narrow escape
from death near La Crosse. He was
badly scalded and bruised. The roller
struck a large stone and turned over,
Kerrigan falling under it. The injec-
tor pipe was broken by the fall and
pointed directly at the man. He was
released with great difficulty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27

Pleasant Prairie Farmer, Married in
1878, Asks for Divorce.

1878, Asks for Divorce.
After living with his wife for nearly
thirty years, Christian Johnson, a farm
er residing in the town of Pleasant Prai-
RE, has filed suit for divorce, alleging
cruel and inhuman treatment, and as
sorting that for more than quarter of
a century his wife has been abusing him.
He declares that she repeatedly struck
him and used bad language.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27

Increase of $9,OOO,OOO in Total Re-
sources During Year.

The last report of Bank Examiner
Berg shows most gratifying signs of
prosperity among the people of Wiscon-
sin. In the ten weeks since the previ-
Gus report there has been an increase
in deposits of $3000,OO0. As compared
with last year there is an increase of
about 100000 in the total resources of
the State and savings banks of Wiscon-
sin. During the year there has been an
increase in deposits of over $S,000,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27
MISTAKE HIS IDENTITY.

Four Men Attack Chippewa Falls
Rural Carrier on Own Veranda.
Evidently mistaking him for the keep
er of hotel on the same street, four
men, said to be Norwegians, attacked
Thomas Cornell, carrier on Rural Route
No. / from Chippewa Falls, on his own
veranda and probably fatally injured
him. The men aroused Cornell at
O'Clock in the morning and he told them
that they We're at the wrong door. They
left and attacked him on returning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27
SON OF LORD SENT TO PRISON
Racine Man Says He Stole Overcoat
and Gloves Because Hungry,

and Gloves Because Hungry.
James Leslie, law student of Liver
pool, England, and said to be the son of
q lord, was sentenced to one year in
prison for stealing an overcoat and a
pair of gloves in Racine. He said that
he committed the theft because he was
hungry and had no money He implored
the judge to be merciful to his family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27
A WELL-RoUNDED ACTOR.

William j. LeMoyne, Who Died
Recently in New York.
One of the oldest actors on the
American stage passed away Monday
in New York when William J. Lee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27

enough to say to his mother that he
does not seem to have any appetite,
the mother gives a self-satisfied sniff
and thinks to herself: "He always
seemed to want to eat my cooking"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27
LAD CoNFEssEs INCENDIARIsM
Sets Fire to Hotel Misunderstanding
Other Attempts Made.

That nine attempts had been made
in three weeks to set fire to the Hotel
Marinette in Marinette was disclosed at
the examination of Edward Miles, aged
IA, who confessed to setting fire once to
a warehouse in the rear. Two of the
fires caused considerable loss. The po-
lice are at loss for a reason for the
incendiarism.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27

a philosopher is a man who thinks
that possibly he was once a fool
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14

was consumed in the lamps con-
tanning the higher price oil than
the lamp containing the Stand
ard Perfection. Another feature
of interest III connection with the
test, was the expose of the manu-
facture Of the Rosiene oil. 1t is
simply done by mixing III the
white oil a little red mineral.
Eight cents worth is sufficient
to change a barrel of white oil
red, which then sells for five
cents more a gallon. 1t was also
demonstrated that the smoked
chimney is not caused by the oil,
but by foreign ingredients in the
lamp, or defective burners.
The Standard Oil representa-
tives also proved that high price
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14

their habltations nd places Of
business to the new townsite
which is to be located about three
miles south of the present town,
When.the party of Union Pacif-
&c surveyors, who are now laying
out the route for an extension of
the Black Hill branch they found
that to reach the present town of
Arnold would require consider
able extra grading and it was not
IS slightly or advantageous a
site As the tract three miles south
WHICH would be on direct line of
The road. The new location was
accordingly selected aud is as
pretty place for town as can
be found in the whole country.
|, 1t is on a beautiful flat with
just enough slope for drainage
snd is ideal in every respect.
Proerty in the vicinity of the
dew townsitc has of course adj
vanced materially in price and is
liable to go still bigger. Hub
The Gering Courier, says that
ia large grading outfit of the u.
Il. railroad arrived at Bridge
port Tuesday night of last week
that has a contract for twenty
miles grading east of bridgeport,
The Courier states farther that
the y. Il. has bought the Charles
Lowe place at Bridgeport, quar-
ter of a mile of the Burlington
depot, supposed to be for depot
grounds, which determines the
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14
An Oil Test.

1t was our privilege Monday
night through the courtesy of
representatives Of the Standard
Oil Co., to witness Il test of burn
ing oil at the Burlington Hotel.
The test was made between the
National Light, Marshal Oil Ro-
Siene and the Standard Oil Cos
Perfection. Several Of the mer-
chants Of the city were present
to witness the test. The So ne
sized lamp burners and wicks
were used so as to make the test
absolutely fair.
The claim made 10y the repre-
seutatiyes of the Standard Oil is
that the so called high priced oils
are not the best oil, but are in
some cases adulterated by color"
ing matter by iobbers, aud sold
for higher price, when in fact
the oil is inferior 10 the Standards
Perfection, which costs five cents
less gallon.
The test made here was in
eight hours burning In this
test the Perfection oil showed a
larger volume of flame, and held
its height of flame to the end of
the test, while both the other oils
sold as high price oil fell in
height of flame considerable.
The char on the wick of the
higher priced oil was greater than
the perfection oil, and more oil
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14
Thursday. December IA, 1905.
Rail Road News

The rumors of the railroads are
so thick aud fast that it is almost
impossible to keep them all in
our minds, but up.to date we are
in a fair way of getting five rail
roads into Candy in the near flu
ture. The u p. the B. & NJ,
the Gothenbur-. Short Line aud
the North Platte, Broken Bow
Cut Off.
If this thing keeps up mum
Der OF our old settlers will be i'm
mensly rich by virtue of the in
crease in value of land. Some
are already counting money, to be
derived from the sale of land, By
the millions 49, sandy Pioneer.
Arnold Will Move Three Miles.
There is to be a new Arnold
aud the inhabitants Of that thriv
ing milan village are already
making preparati rs 20 remove
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14
question that Northport will not
be the terminus Of the Il. +.

question that Northport will not
be the terminus Of the Il. +.
The Nebraka, Wyoming and
Western burlington } railroad
filed amended articles of incorpo-
ration, with the county clerk of
at Kearney last Friday. They
provide for building and Opera
ting a branch railroad, beginning
at or near Bridgeport, Cheynue
Co., running a southeasternly di-
rection through the conties of
Cheyenne, Duel, Keith, Lincoln,
Dawson. Frontier, Gosper, Phelps
and Buffalo to a point either on
the line Of the Nebraska & Colo
RADIO K. X. between Somerset and
Holdrege, or a point on the line
Of the B. & Nj. between Kerrney
and Lowell, the estimated length
$50 miles. This indicates that
the reported compromise between
the u. =. and b. q M. is not a
fact.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14
Gard of Thanks.

We hereby extend our sincere
thanks to the Woodman and
Royal Neighbors as we'll as our
friends and neighbors for the
kindness, sympathy and assis-
tance at the funeral of our dear
Is beloved husband and father.
NELLIE MARQUIS AND
CHILDREN.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14

oil was due to jobbers, matter
over which the Standard Oil CON =
pauy has no control.
The test aud representations
throughout was highly commend
able to the Standard Oil Com
pany.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14
Gard of Thanks.

hereby extend to the A. O.
u. w. lodge of Galloway and
trends for their kind assistance
in the burial of my husband who
was suddenly taken away by
accident in mine IN Kansas.
Your sympathy manifested in
my great loss will always be APP
preciated.
Mrs. AUGUSTA BoFHMAN.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14

WANTED by Chicago wholesale and mail or
der house, assistant manager man or woman
for this county and ad joining territory. Salary
so and expenses paid weekly: expense money
advanced. Work pleasant: position perman-
cnt. No Investment or experience required.
Write at once Tor iul particulars aud enclose
self-adhressed envelope. COOPER 4 Co..
21-it 49, Lake ST.. Chicago, III.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14

We always have money to loan
on farms. X, G. Moore III Apple
Block. S5tf
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-12-14

The farm lands in the county have than doubled
the past three years The price list of these lots has not be
changed during that time We bought these lots from
Lincoln Land company at right prices and can afford to
at the old rates Come before the sale and look them
These lots will than double in value in the next
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
Little Anna Osborn Jumps Suddenly
IN Front of Her Unc1e's Automobile
and Receives I9ataI.5=4f jjtag.yzsz=- BotE
3 Sides of Skull Crushed Dies Two
Hours Later nCity Hospital--Acci-
dent is Very Distressing and Bereft
Family Have Deepest Sympathy.

A distressing automobile accident
occurred here at S:15 O'Clock We'd
nesday night, resulting in the death
of Anna, eight-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Osborn, on
Clark street, in Glen Elk
The accident was on the Glen Elk
end of the Glen Elk bridge and was
by a. Camden Osborn's machine.
with Mr.. Osborn and others IN It.
The little girl and a playmate
we're going toward home from the
central part of the city, and were
on the sidewalk of the bridge. Mr..
Osborn was crossing the bridge fror3
the Glen Elk side with his anta-
mobile. Just as the maehipe wsls
about opposite the girls, 4nna w2s
painfully struck by the other lit 2
girl with a rubber ball, such as lwef5a
greatly in evidence at the tslS.
grounds, and she jumped out on tho
main part of the bridge IN front g
the automobile. Mr.. Osborn r.
verscd the machine instantly o,ie
without avail. The automobile
struck the child and passed over her
head, crushing her skull on both
sides.
Mr.. Osborn hastily picked the lft-
tie girl up, placed her in the auto
mobile and rushed with her to u .
City hospital, where physicians nt-
tended her two hours. But her IN
iuries were fatal and she died short
l. - Eo- fos, S,olooLS
The. little girl was niece of Mr.
Osborn, owner of the automobiia
When he picked her up, he did no.
recognize her, but at the hosPital
when he saw her face, he was--3spg IT.,
ffgstf,= TiIen- recog 1tisirss-h as, hrs
niece and was sorely distressed.
The ehi4tiF's father was OUTS ts'i'
city at the time of the accident bat
returned during the night. Much
sv;npatllagis expressed for the berefs,
family and the horrible accident IS
deeply deplored.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
ABLE DRREESSSS al LABORGg
FIRST VICIIIlTUF AgIgIlIgBILE Is u
DIE BIG FAIR CL0SES VERY SlCCES SF0LII

The closing day of the fair there
was a large attendance, ie being ses-
timated from eight to ten thousand
persons were on the grounds. The
day before, however, was the blg-one
for attendance, fully fifteen thous-
and people being present
A splendid race program was OBJ
served and Cooks hippodTome lent
additional amusement and enter
tainment to say nothing Of the mid
way.
The society and the people gem
orally are gratified with the fair and
say it was the best ever held here.
WEDNESDAYS RACES.
Five good races took place We'd
nesdav afternoon, besides the excit-
ing chariot, standing and other
races given by Cooks hippolrome.
First money in the free-for-all.
purse $500, was won by Minnie
Thompson, belonging to Fl. Jaml-
SON, of Roanoke, Va: second by j:
w. SupIer's Fanny Stubbins, and
third by Indiana John, owned by j..
FL. Wilson, city. There we're FIVE
horses in the race, Judge Bennetts
BLACK Venus being fourth and Coler
De Leon fifth. Best time, 2 ~
The $3.50 purse IN the 2 rs pace
was divided among Bell Hopkins.
G. F. Willis, city, first; Bette jug
gins; Allie Willis, city, second, and
Bryant, third. Miltax, owned by
Camden Sommers, city, Minnie Wei
lington, yb E. D. Wilson, city and
Sunlight, A. Freedman, city, COM
pleted the six that took part in the
race. Time, 2 :23.
Homer Jamison's FIeety J. won
the heats and the race for The $500
purse of the three-minute pace, with
Phyllis w. Arthur Willis, city, see
ond; Miss N. L., belonging, to DR..
Luther RAYMOND, city, fhifd, and
Haywood, fourth. Time, ? :321@.
Kilmarie won the mile dash with
Lady Lusk second. Purse $4,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
BRADY GOES
TO PROMOTE CUBA

Thomas G. Brady left on No. a
Wednesday evening for New York
City, whence he will sail on the
steamship, Monterey, for Cuba to re-
main some time. Mr.. Brady goes to
Cuba for the purpose of consummat-
ing associations by which he will
have the exclusive sale of a vast
acreage of property, so far as the
sale in the United States is concern
ed. Already he has absolute con-
troll of the sale of thiTty-ffve thous-
and acres and much win be added
to this. As an industrial promoter
Mr.. Brady is a decided success and
has the goods to show for it. He
has done much to develop this sec
ton and his fame along this line has
gone far and wide. In addition to
his Cuban promotions of property,
he has had several f1attering offers
from the South and will likely give
that section a part of his future at
tention.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
SAVINGS BANKS
Statement

The Lowndes Savings Bank &
Trust Companies financial state
n,.1it-;< pit5IishedA4ip this issrle OF
the Telegram. It makes-a highly
gratifying showing. the resources be
inc nearly a-milIion dollars and the
.s,.,.ip.e= deposits reaching over hall
! miIlion, doffnrs. Undivided
profits also indicate the@grept pros
peritv OF the institution, so couF-
teousK and safely conducted by ITS
officers.
The West Virginia and Farmers
banl, have also along with the other
banks and the Lowndes bank pup,
lishcd statements that show RAPID
growth and much prosperity.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
GONHI6
TO SALEM CITY

Always and ever anxious to secure
the very freshest and most novel
acts, regardless of cost or trouble,
the proprietors of the great Sig.
Sautelle and Welsh Bros combined
railroad shows this season present.
among a grand profusion of marvels
the incompatible De Chelo brothers.
who demonstrate, in the greatest de-
gree, the possibilities of aerialistic
endeavor. The De ChelIoo brothers
accomplishments are decidedly uni
que and novel. Their superb rendi-
fion of the "return act has seldom.
If ever, been equaled in this or any
other country. The DeChello bro
theirs are everywhere creating a
great sensation by their death-defy-
ing deeds of daring Throughout
the territory thus far visited this
year the press unites in proclaimingg
them '<peerless post graduates of
their profession. The Sig. Sautelle
and Welsh Bros shows will exhibit
in Salem Saturday, Sept. Is, and in
Weston, Monday, Sept. 10, at which
time the people of this vicinity will
have an opportunity to see the DE
Cheloo brothers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
bull" SMITH
WINS PENNANT

The Wheeling outfield is univer-
sally conceded to be the fastest in
the Central league, and none in
minor league ranks can touch them
Smith is the premier-he is as good
a hitter as CoggswelI and as good Il
fielder as Price. He also equals
Price as a base runner. Smith IS
a West Virginia boy, who began his
base ball career on the West Virginia
University team, and later was with
the strong Clarksburg semi-profes-
sional team. He came to Wheeling
two seasons ago, and made good from
the start. Last fall he was bought
by Pittsburg and played in a few
games, performing acceptably, but
this wear reverted back to Wheeling.
Clarke having so much material at
his command that the Wheelingito
was not given chance. That
Smith will be drafted by one of the
Glass a minor league clubs Is ac-
counted a certainty.
Smith will coach the Clarksburg
foot ball team this season, and he
will have a winning team, or none
at all
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
GRANGE COMPANY
FOR FARMERS

NJ. Harold Taylor, of Masontown
secretary of the Grange Mutual Fire
Insurance Company of West N'r..
ginia, is in the city on a farmers
institute trip and representing the
company. Hon. W. D. linn, OF
Philippi, is president of the eo9!-
panv. and prominent among the d.
rectors are Mr.. linn, Sheriff. y. y
Over. of Barbour county s. T. Tai
.bott, of the same county; Frank
Shore. of Marion county; J. p. Gale,
of Preston r. T. AIanley and others
The company is Conducted on the
cooperative assessment plan and
furnishes cheap insurance to firm
ers. Nothing but farm property Is
insured. The company is two years
old and has covered 100000 worth
of property. So far there have been
no assessments. The plan is a good
one for farmers and the company
should enjoy a rapid growth and
soon become one of the most I'M
portant insurance companies in the
state. This county will be cam
vassed by L. A. Payne, field agent
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
GOOD WELL
IN AT WALLACE

In the Salem district, this coun-9
ty, the South Penn Oil Company
has completed and shot its No. 3 on
the Charles I4anham farm and tie
well produced 20 barrels the first 2
hours.
In the Wallace district, the South
Penn has drilled its second test on
the d. S. Barker farm into the Gor-
don pay and the we'll is Showing for
good producer. 1T produced 81
barrels the first eight hours after III,
pay was tapped.
Near Sardis. this county. the Far
mont & Grafton Gas Co. has CO..
.pleted n test on the Fl. A. Swiscr
farm and las a fair gasscr IN ti'9'
Gordon. They are now drilling
the firth sand This fest Is loeGta.l
$50 feet south of the Philadelphia
.Companyss very large gasser, corr
rleted a short time ago on the D. Z.
Near Peoria p. o.. this county.
the Philadelphia Company Ras
drilled It's test on the B. w. Har-
bert farm through all sands and has
buster.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
THREAT
TO CUT
HEAR OUT

orIie Harbert must answer a war
rant charging him with felony as
the result of his alleged actions to-
ward Russell Carter on the fair
grounds Wednesday afternoon. The
warrant was issued by Squire S. w.
Gordon Thursday morning and
placed in the hands of constable.
Carter alleges that Harbert drew
knife on him and told him he IN
tended to cut his heart out and made
a dash at him, but, fortunately Car
ter escaped from him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07

GREASY POLE.

The Horror Gaylord Company
furnished one of the most amusing
events of the dry The greasy
pole even caused the habitues of the
betting ring to cease their labor in
trying to pick a winner, from the
very lihernl odds offered by the
numerous bookmakers. Many at
tempts were made to ascend the pole
and both BOYS and men. essayed tee
task. q ladder was employed ard
some talked of getting pair of pole
climbers spurs, but the winner, Cor
bett Brown. Young colored' youth.
used the right method. He took for
his main strength md plenty of sand
from the track. As n reward he Sc
cured the coveted Gvn dollar bill
which the Hornor Gav!orl Com
pany had placed upon Tie up.
LOST CHILDREN.
During the general excitement of
the races and the immense crowd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Shuttleworth
missed their baby, but after search
ing some time found it safe with
Mrs. A. p. Boggess.
Mrs. Ward also missed her infant
son, Thairn but Andrew Lyon aD-
peared on the scene promptly with
the missing ono.
BISCUIT BAKING.
The biscuit baking contest giFnn
by the Home Furnishing COMPANY
for girls under fourteen, proved N
tercsting and quite amusir% to TIC
large crowd who witnessed il. The
Furnishing company furnished all
the materials free and all the liJlt
Girls had 10 do was to make the
dough. There were twenty-oight
contestants and when they had all
tried their skill, Miss Florence Co
burn, of 81 Sycamore street, was
declared the winner. The judges
we're Mrs. B. F. Robinson. Mrs
Writ Lewis and Miss Kate SPates
and these ladies are to be congratu'
lated upon their clearness Of judg-
mont. The prize awarded was
$25. 90 range.
THE WEDDING.
The $40 bedroom set that was of
fered by the Palace Furniture Com
panv to any couple who would be
married, found no entries. Doubt
less many desired the handsome fur.
niture. but none had the courage IT
face the large crowd. May he
racial suicide had something TO dc
with il. but it was not mentioned q
] the agreement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
$4,000 R0DEI
ON STREET CARS

The street car company broke its
record Wednesday carrying passen-
gers. 1t is announced officially
that over %, 900 f5res were collect
ed that day, which :otal exceeds that
of last year on the same day of the
fair 4 900. Eleven hundred dol
larsicollccted in one day certainly is
big. The company is to be con-
graduated for the efficient manner
in which it conveyed the public to
and from the grounds.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
Rear End Collision

Street Car Conductor Georae
Hartley, of Fairmont, who was r..
lieving the regular crew, during tic
rush hour Yesterday; received SOM
slight injuries by year end eel-
Ision between two street cars, No.
sc and No. 8. Hartley was thought
to be seriously injured but. was given
medical assistance and soon recover
ed. The accident occurred at .tl,e
west End, directly IN front Of Grit
fms store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-07
new YORK
fH0RSE WINS

Chester Chimes, a superb three
year-old stallion, whozaEals. recently
purchased by7L. i. Queen, IN. 1etsaE
York City, from Fasig Upton
took the frat premium in the
l.t.IIISisFd Bred three-year-oftI MSS -
.fhe fair Yesterday. Chester Clrines
comes from the Hamfin, consign-
ment and this will be his frs. sea-
son in the stud in West Virginia