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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
ALL OVER THE STATE
ITEMS OF INTEREST IN BADGER
DOM.
Olive Tempteton's Body Is Found in
Lake-Insane Young Man Cuts His
Throat by Roadside-DrownedC Corpse
Found with Stones in Coat Pockets.

The body Of Olive r. Templeton Of
Sawyer, who disappeared Feb. in a
mysterious manner, has been found near
st. Joseph, Mich. She died, it is believ-
ed, while wandering about aimessly,
homesick. Miss Templetons case baffled
the authorities for months. Large re-
wards, searches under every possible pre-
tense, and Oh the strength of even the
faintest clues, failed to locate her. She
disappeared from the chapel of Emmanuel
college of the Adventists, while regular
exercises were held there. She entered
the chapel, but was not seen to leave, nor
alive ever thereafter. Several letters
found a few days later indicated that
she had been homesick. The body was
washed up on the shore by the swirl of
the water in the wake of a passing
steamer. The authorities were at once
notified and the badly decomposed body
was taken to the m0rgue at st. Joseph
where by certain marks which are still
distinguishable, the remains were readily
identified as those of the pretty Sawyer
girl who, many believed, had fallen the
victim of foul play.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
Electrically Grown Peas.

Many experiments on the effects OF
electricity have been carried out by
Prof. Lemstrom, as well as by Grand
deau. Leclerq, Lagrange and Paulins.
Some of their results may be mere
summarized. In a field of barley 1t
was found that the part treated cleo
trically produced a crop 81 per cent
better than the part not so treated.
Potatoes, carrots and celery showed
an improvement of so to 70 per cent.
Cabbages, peas, and turnips, however,
were found to be better without cleo
tricity. But later experiments show
ed that electrically treated peas, wnen
copiously supplied with water, were
rs per cent better than the unelectri-
fied-London Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
Youth Cuts Throat.

Albert Parmetzki, young man vel
known in Fond du Lac, where he has
been employed at different times, cut
his throat at the Gerrity farm, which is
located east of the city, and close to the
border of Sheboygan county. Parmetzki
who is a resident of Saukville, has been
on several occasions confined in the
northern hospital for the insane. The
first seen of him was when he was no.
ticed sitting by the side of the road with
large knife in his hand. Mr.. Gerrity
and several Of his farm hands approach
ed the man and attempted to enter into
conversation with him. Suddenly he
threw back his head and drew the knife
across his throat. The windpipe was
only partially severed and it is the opin
ion of the attendant physicians that
barring blood poisoning, he stands a
good chance of recovering.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
Finds Stones in Pocket.

The clouds surrounding the disappear
ance of Edward Morseth were cleared
away when his lifeless body was found in
the waters of Halfmoon lake at a point
at the foot of the hill below the Lake
View cemetery, Eau Claire. While it
cannot be said definitely the exact cause
Of death of Morseth, the indications point
to suicide. What gives rise to the suicide
theory is the fact that the body was fully
clothed and in the pockets were found
about twenty-five stones, the weight of
which was twelve and one-half pounds.
1t is generally thought that Morseth, due
to losing employment, became despond-
ent. He was an Industrious person and
of good habits, and not known to have
an enemy. This fact and that he had no
money has a tendency to explode the
murder theory
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
PRESIDENT CASTRO.
Rivals the Sultan of Turkey In Skill
as Debt Dodger.

President Castro of Venezuela seems
to be rivaling the Sultan Of Turkey In
the skill with which he holds off the
various powers whose representa- tives
seek to make him keep his agreements.
Consequently he is one Of the intrest-
Ing, although not on Of the most ad-
mirable, public men of the present
time.
His career, aside from its contact
with the outside world, is remarkable.
Only few years age he was a cattle
herder. Then he was elected to the
Venezuelan Congress to represent the
district Of Los Andes. It is related,
to illustrate the primitive character Of
his manners, at this period, that when
no went to Caracas, the capital, he
was accustomed to walk from his hotel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
Superior Clinches Victory.

The Omaha railroad has called for
Wisconsin inspection on two cars of
wheat in it's yards at Itasca. The wheat
was for the Nye-Jenks people, who lease
the Omaha elevator at Itasca. 1t is sup
posed that it is to go to the Omaha ele-
vator and it is said to be an indication
that the leasing company will run under
Wisconsin inspection. If this proves true,
it means as much as the agreement exist
ing between the Great Northern and the
A. D. Thompson company.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23

to the legislative chamber In pair OF
tight-ftting patent-leather shoes. As
soon as he took his seat he removed
the shoes, put them on his desk, and
sat in comfort during the daily ses-
sion.
He observed how things were done
In the capital, and was fired with am
bition. When he returned to Los An
DIES he organized an instruction, put
himself at the head Of an army Of
twenty-three men, marched on the
capital, increasing his army as he
went and at the end Of three months
captured Caracas and set himself up q
dictator. Having ruled year, he was,
in October, 1901, elected for the con-
stitutional term Of two years; but in
February, 1902, the Venezuelan Con-
gress decided that ne should serve six
years from that time.
He Is nominally an elected head Of
constitutional republic, but is actually
a military dictator, and it is commonly
believed, with how much foundation 1t
is difficult to decide, that not only Con-
gress, but the courts as we'll, simply
register his DEGREES, thus preserving
the form but not the fact of republican
institutions. Unless appearance do him
injustice, and unless all the powers
with which his government and people
have had dealings are greatly in the
wrong, his idea Of national honor Is
not that Of nations which pay their
debts.-Youth's Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
New Railway in WISCONSIN.

Work has been begun on the survey
for new railway line from Green Bay
to Neenah. The company is to be known
as the Valley Railway Company and the
articles of incorporation have been filed
The incorporators are Thomas w. Orb
son, John Hackworthy, Edward O'Keefe,
Robert Hackworthy and Oliver G. Smith
all Of Appleton. The firm of O'Keefe &
Orbison is to do the surveying and it is
said big railway company is behind the
deal. The new road will connect Apple
ton, Kaukauna and De Pere.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23

TIC 0tdlC UOdLu VI
control, has practic-
ed medicine in Mil
waukee for ten
years. She was
graduated from the
State University in
1879, and was pre-
ceptress and profess
sor of hygiene and
sanitary science in
the university from
1889 to 1895. She
is now a member at
large Of the uniyer-
citv hoard of rn-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
A Mans True Character.

A mans true character is never re-
vealed even to himself until he is
freed from the restraints of the con-
veptionalities of civilization and has
to battle single-handed against the
call of the wild" instincts within
him. It's easy to be good when you
have to.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
Wifely Suspicion Aroused.

Mrs. X.-My husband has been out
very late every night this week at
tending important board meetings at
the club
Mrs. $50 has mine-they are
both members, you know.
Mrs. X.-How funny! My husband
says he hasn't seen your husband for
a week!-Cleveland Leader.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23

It is generally believed that evetS
man has lot Of secret papers hidden
away In his desk. Anyone who wants
to look through our desk may have the
key any time
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
Not Devoured by Curiosity

"Did tn docther find out what 1t Is
that's ailin' yez?'
"No. He said th't nawthin' but a
post-mortem examination wud liver re.
veal ut. An I haven't enough curios-
ity about ut to have ut done. "-CleVe-
land Leader.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
A belated sense of humor awakened

a USIdIOU S0Uo0 OF uUINOT dWdk6U6U
in Miss Rebesca's breast.
Il shouldn't wonder" she sighed,
IF the next thing I'd be putting up
a sign, 'Wanted-Boys to climb over
my back fences and help themselves
to my grapes III. G. Duryee, in
Outlook.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23

gents Mrs. Frisby has long been known
for her charitable and reform work, and
frequently has acted as the special agent
Of the Governor to investigate conditions
in State institutions
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
In the Garden.

In the Garden.
Like a piece of thistle-down
That floats across the grass,
Was blown into my garden-bed
The dearest little lass!
She lit among the lily blooms
And fingered there a space,
And every little blossom reached
To kiss her baby face.
Edith Colby Banfield in THE Place
of My Desire"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23
Woman on Board of Control.

DR.. Almah J. Frisby, who has been
appointed by Gov. La Toilette as the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-23

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
Billy Van to Visit.

"The Errand Boy" which ranks with
the highest achievement in the realm of
musical comedy is underlined as one OF
the important attractions of the local
season. With it's wealth OF scenic and
costume equipment. and army OF pretty
girls and clever talent in every stand
ing and a star COMEDIAN like Billy H..
Van to pilot the fun, together with some
of the most tunefuI numbers 10 effect
plot of quaint conceit and novel atmos-
phere, IL is not TO be wondered at that
Sullivan. Harris & Woods should feel
so jubilant over their first departure
from melodrama- THE Errand Boy"
has been proclaimed as belonging to
distinct and novel type of popular en-
and much has been said
concerning its worth from the highest
standard of fun and music combina-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
a Convincinu PLAY.

Despite it's calamities and misfor-
tunes, war is always popular subject
and few of us are there that do not en-
thuse at things of military nature.
The very thought is inspiring and
arouses an Unborn love of struggle for
right and liberty. In The Far East,
a play of the present day conflict be-
tween Russia and Japan. is said to pos
sess all the elements that go 10 make
up a thrilling and effective story OF the
struggle now raging in that far OF
country. The piece is delightful con
trast 10 many of the so-called war plays
that have afflicted the stage with their
impossible stories and situations. Its
situations are ingenious and effective, its
dialogue is bright and convincing and
every one of the characters is truth
full and possible type. The manage
ment has seen fit to mount il in the
most lavish manner and some remark
ably novel stage pictures and effects
are shown. Many names that are
favorably known in this line of drama
are shown in the cast of characters.
The play comes here next Wednesday
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
Car and WAGON co,lidc.

One of the strangest of accidents
happened yesterday in the rear OF the
Dixon coal yards. near the e1d of the
government bridge. i switch engine
there was shunting a car onto the
Woodruff & Kroy company switch
when one of the Dixon wagons was
driven across the track. Tine car hi;
the wagon amidships. Both the wag
on. and car were empties. II was
the last of the wagon, which was
smashed to- smithereens. Fortunate
L. the driver went of unhurt. and the
team was not injured. The strange
part of the accident was the effect
on the box car. which was thrown
clear of its trucks and turneI over or
one side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
DAVENPORT DOTS.
Hit BY Woman: Asks DAMAGES.

Joseph Dunn has filed a suit against
Mary l.. Fessler. wherein he asks the
recovery OF $1,000 because of "A vicious
assault. which he alleges the defend
ant made upon him on Jan. >. with a
broom and a coal shovel, wherein his
right eye was injured with its mus
Giles. cords and sinews. To an extent
which will be permanent. lie also
asks the recovery of 800 for services
rendered TO the defendant by hin. and
for which he has never been paid. TO
sether with si.S5 paid in cash to heI
for staples and wire. and $40 III cash
given TO her for the use OF a binder
The addition shows in all S1.1I4.SJ
which the plaintiff asks 10 recover
with interest. costs and attorneys fees
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
Still Has Cash Balance.

The annual meeting of the directors
Of the OakdaIe Cemetery association
held at the Office OF W. G. Putnam.
Thursday afternoon, disclosed the
fact that the association still has s27.
4O9.45 of well invested assets. in spite
Of the deficiency OF si0.G95.02 result
ing from the ten years incumbency
of ;. r. Smith in the Office of treasur
er. The latter figure was the amount
shown by the report of c. \. Mast
expert accountant. as Mr.. Smiths
shortage. and shows an average loss oi
about 81 900 year during M. Smith 5
term in Office But the encouraging
report was also made thar II is eX
pected TO recover about one-half Of
the amount OF the shortage. thus plac
ing the assets of the association well
over the 100000 mark. The report OF
the treasurer showed receipts oil
S7.430.G1 and disbursements of 81,
1886 during the nine months or Sc
since the change of officers. leaving 4
balance for that term of s253.G5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
Obituary Record.

Yesterday morning Joseph Nebrich
the well known painter. died at his
home. sos Swift street. after three
weeks illness from heart disease. De
ceased was 80 years of age. and was
born in Chicago. Nov. %. 1855. He
came To- this city from Chicago. and
has lived here for many years. He is
survived by his wife. Sophie, and six
children. three sons and three daugh-
tiers. Joseph Jr. William and George,
and Misses Nellie. Minnie and Mar
guerite Nebrich. all at home.
The funeral of the late William J.
Brown. who met death in an accident
at Omaha. on Jan. $. was held Thurs
day morning. and his brother George
Brown. of this city. was in attendance.
Word has reached here relating the
details Of the accident in which the
deceased came TO his death. Mr..
Brown was employed as a steam fit-
ter in the Omaha Packing company
plant and he came to his death while
in the performance OF his duty In
some manner he fell into a steam con
densing tank. He managed to get him
self out OF IL. but after taking a few
steps fell. overcome by the terrible
scalding he had received. He was
hurriedly taken 10 an Omaha hospital
where he died &c hours later. The &C
cident occurred at IL O'Clock on the
morning Of Jan. :. The deceased was
born and reared in this city and was
81 years of age ar the time of his trag-
ic death. He left here Is years ago.
and is survived by wife and several
children. besades his brother. George.
and mother. Mrs. George Brown. Sr..
both of this city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
Actress Cwn Angel.

New York, Jan. 14-Friends of Miss
Annie Fitzhugh were surprised to hear
that she had been acting as her own
angel in THE Baroness Fiddle
sticks All supposed that Emile
Brugiere compelled his star Miss Fitz-
hugh. to contribute to The Baroness
support. Miss Fitzhugh now seeks to
recover her money, as well as the sal
airy she was supposed TO receive I'M
der her contract. She had played in
The Wizard of Or" and hal attract
ed attention through her good looks,
when she received an offer TO become
a prima donna at 5000 a week. She
rehearSed for some time, and then. she
says. she was called upon to advance
s.. 900 TO the management. When
THE Baroness was brought to the
Casino Miss FitZhugh declares that
Mr.. Brugiere announced to her that
she would have to put up $4,000 II
she wished To remain a star in New
York. but aftcrward he reduced his
figure TO $4,000. Miss Fitzhugh alleges
that she was compelled to pledge her
jewels Miss Fitzhugh's total claims,
as shown by the paper, amount to So
500 and interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
INSTALLS MOLINE OFFICERS
Assistant Supreme Secretary Conducts
Ceremonies for Tribunal.

j. c. Thomson, assistant supreme
secretary of the Fraternal Tribunes or
der, ofliciated at the installation of the
officers of Moline tribunal No. "a last
evening at the Industrial Home in that
city. The young ladies drill team of
the Rock Island tribunal under the di-
rectlon of Miss Clara B. Hampton. as
sisted in the ceremonies. Officers of
the Rock Island tribunal who attended
were Supreme Treasurer H. A. Weld
Chief Tribune Henry Kramer, Treas
urer Don Shaw. Sergeant-at- Arms r.
T. Crissman. and District Deputy S. f..
Van Noorden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
BONNIE MAZE. WITH WINNING Err
BROS

will seek new honors at the vast Audi
torium theatre, Chicago, Monday even
ing. Feb. 6, when limited engagement
will be inaugurated. Never before in
the history of Chicago amusements
has an announcement of a theatrical
production created such a sensation,
for il means something new to the pub
lie To see a dramatic spectacle on such
a colossal scale. II is the intention of
the Klaw d Erlanger company, who
direct the management of Gen. Wal
lace's great play, TO use every inch of
space that the big auditorium stage
admits OF, in arranging the scenic en-
vironment. When it is taken into con-
sideration that the stage of the Audi
torium theatre is the largest in the
world. there can be no question about
the stupendouSness of the staging.
Over four hundred persons are TO ap-
pear in the Interpretation. and in the
great race scene, which is the ''theatri-
cal" feature OF this great religious ro-
nance, five chariots drawn by twenty
horses will be utilized in the struggle
for supremacy between Ben Hur. Mes
sala and the other contestants. The ad-
vance sale of seats for the Ben Hur''
will open Thursday morn
ing. Feb 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
Closes Successful Engagement.

Work and Wages" presented by the
Winninser Bros. company at the Hi
nois last evening, pleased the usual
good house. The company closes a
very successful engagement tonight
with a four-act melodrama, written es-
pecially for Frank Winninger, the Ger,
man comedian of the company, entitled
"Adrift in New York" The matinee
this afternoon was well attended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
NY Wife's Family.

Hal Stephens and Harry Linton, who
will present that laughable musical
farce comedy. MY Wife's Family, :"
al the Illinois theatre at an early date.
were undoubtedly born under the shad-
ows OF Dame Fortunes wings, for two
luckier individuals II would be hard TO
find. Not only have they been forum
ate in finding such a well written farce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
Svea Fair Dated.

The "Svea bazar,,' for which elabo-
rate arrangements are being made,
will be held at the Industrial Home hall
the week of Feb. 81 10 March 4. The en-
tire Industrial Home building has been
rented for the week and the fete will
be the big February attraction. Every
room in the building Will be deliberately
decorated. The extensive plans under
way and the number of people inter
ested in the preliminary work is bound
TO result in making it the banner fair in
the history of Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
Burtis, Davenport.

Saturday. Jan. 1.-THE Smart Set,
matinee and night
Sunday. Jan. 15-"AriZona."
Tuesday, Jan. 11-'In the Far East.
Friday, Jan. 20-"ShadowS of a Great
City
Saturday. Jan. 21-"ShadowS of a
Great City" matinee and night.
Sunday, Jan. 22-"The Sign of the
Cross"
Monday, Jan. 23-'Innocent Maids.
Friday, Jan. 27-"From Rags to
Riches
Saturday, Jan. 2S-'Way Down
East" matinee and night.
Sunday, Jan. 29-"BabeS in Toy
land"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
New PLUMBING Firm.

Articles of incorporation have been
filed by Ficke & Ficke. as attorneys
for the Henry bunker Plumbing &
Heating company. which Is 10 take
over the business of Henry bunker &
company. the well known plumbers
at 4li and iIG West Third street. The
business of this concern has grown
10 such an extent that it was necessary
To spread out. and Mr.. bunker has
taken into business with him some of
his employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
Forced 70 Starve

b. F. Leeb! of Concord, KY. says:
For 20 Yeas / suffered agonies, with
sore on Jmy upper lip. so painful,
sometime that | could not eat. After
vainlys wing everything else. | cured
1t witt Bucklin's Arnica Salve." It's
great or burns, cuts and wounds. At
Hart & UIlemeyer's drug store. Only
% ents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
institute Jan. 1924.

The annual Scott County Farmers
institute will be held as usual this
year at Eldridse. the dates being
Monday. Jan. % and Tuesday. Jan. > :
\ special feature of this years inst!-
tute will be the butter contest. open
10 the farmers of Clinton end Scott
counties. State Dairy Commissioner
]. X. Wright will officiate as judge OF
the contest and will also address the
institute upon the dairy interests OF
the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
MOLINE MENTION.
Allen Bank President.

Directors of the Moline National
bank held a meeting 10 elect officers
for the ensuing year. The result of the
meeting was the selection of Frank G..
Allen of the Moline Pillow company as
president: H. A. Ainsworth, of Will
liams. White & Co, vice president; and
Sol Hirsch. who has been cashier of the
bank for many years, was again named
to that position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14

comedy as My Wife's Family with
parts that fit them both like gloves; but
more especially SO in having secured
tie services of that most talented act
rCsS Miss Hedda Laurant, who without
doubt. is the highest priced salaried ar
list in her line. Perhaps you may not
see anything particularly lucky in that
except may be their ability to pay the
price her talent demands; but when
YOU learn that Miss Laurant was speci-
ally engaged with another manager to
star this season. and that it took the
combined persuasive powers of MeSSrS.
Stephens and Linton to secure her re-
lease. you viii readily see where their
exception luck comes in. Neither has
Miss I-aurant herself been overlooked
by the powers that be-, for not only
have they endowed her with good looks
far beyond the average and an extra
ordinary talent, which places her in the
front rank of her particular line of
work With such a combination of
fortune as Miss Laurant and Messrs.
Stephens and Linton, one ceases to
wonder why My Wife's Family makes
success after success wherever it goes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-14
CHALLENGE to Debate

Another challenge for debate. the
second of the year. has been issued to
the Young Mems club of this city The
last one is from the Euepia Debating
society of the Moline high school.