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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02

Andrew Larsen, an aged resident of
the city, passed away last Thursday
night at the home of his daughter, Mrs
T. Tollefson, oil Buffalo street with
whom he resided Though eighty four
years old, he enjoyed good health He
had been ont for walk down town dur.
ing the day, and his sudden demise was
entirely unexpected, for he was apparent
ly well when retiring at an early hour in
the evening. Friday morning, Mrs.
Tollefson called him for breakfast as
usual. Receiving no response, she enter
ed her fathers room, and found him
dead in his bed The indications were
that death had occurred several hours
earlier A physician, who was called,
expressed the opinion that heart failure
was the cause of death.
The decedent was we'll known He
had been resident of the city for five
years His wife died years ago. He
leaves three children to mourn his loss
They are Mrs. Gulick Olson Mrs. T.
Tollefson and Miss Ida Larsen
Mr., Larsen was born at Nalders, Nor
way, June 30 1922. He came to America
in 1855, and settled on farm in the
town of Newton, where he continued to
reside for fortyfve years. The funeral
was held on Monday
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02
DEMOCRATIC GuBERNA-
T0RIAL CANDIDATE PAYS
VISIT TO MAN|T0W0C,

Senator Ernst Merton of Waukesha,
candidate for the nomination for govern.
or on the democratic ticket, was in the
city last Thursday night aud on Friday.
On his arrival here, the senator register
ed at the Williams house, where many
democrats of the city went to meet him
and talk over the political outlook. Fri.
day morning Mr.. Merton called upon a
number of his friends in the city, and at
about nine o'clock he went to Two Rivers
on the interurban. He returned to this
city at noon, registering at the Hotel
Victoria. where a large number Of Man
itowoc democrats met him during the
early afternoon. Among those who
were in conference with Wisconsin s
prospective democratic gubernatorial
nominee were Senator Randolph, At
torpey Isaac Cratic and County Treasurer
Frank Zeman.
Senator Merton is we'll pleased with
the situation. He feels confident that
he will get the nomination for the office
of governor; and we take pleasure in
saying that, as far rs can be judged by
present indications, he will not be dis
appointed in hi aspirations, at least as
far as the nom Iation is concerned. Sen
ator Merton is well and favorably known
throughout the state. He is known to
be man of ability; he is man of
standing in his profession he is an ex-
emplary citizen; he is a real democrat, a
friend Of the people; and he has made an
enviable record as legislator.
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Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by County Clerk Schaffland
during the past week:
Anton Strouf and Annie Graycarek,
both of Gibson Edward Bebermier of
Centerville and Sophie Kaser of Schles
wig; Joseph Williams and Margaret
Pellet both of this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02
FIRE CHIEF KRATz
BRINGS ACTION FOR
$40, 900 DAMAGES.

j. H. Kratz, chief of the Manitowoc
fire department, has brought libel suit
against the Daily Publishing Co. of this
city and Editor C. NJ Wright of The
Daily Tribune. The action is based on
an article, alleged to be libelous, publish
ed in The Daily Tribune on Friday, July
81. The plaintiff asks for $4,000
damages. Attorneys Hougen and Brady
have the case in hand for the plaintiff
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The 1906 teachers institute for Mani
towoc county will be held Mt the First
ward school August 1924 1t is OK
pected that at least l2j teachers will at.
tend the institute. A brief address will
be given each afternoon during the two
weeks session. The work will be con
ducted by state normal school institute
conductor, assisted by Supt. w. f. Lar
son, Prin. Fred Christensen and Prin
A. A. Thompson.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02

Mrs r. Ct. Plumb returned last
Thur sday from several weeks visit
with friends at Menominee.
A daughter was born 10 Mr.. and Mis-.
Frank Hoffman one day last week
Miss Florence Palmer returned to her
home at Janesville last Thursday morn
ing, after visit here with Miss Amy
Higgins.
Charles Hejda returned to Chicago on
Monday after visit at home.
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MARRIED..

Miss Charlotte Rehbein and Henry
Wernecke both of Newton, were united
in marriage at 3 o'clock on Wednesday
afternoon of last week at the home of
the bride parents, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Rehbein. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Huppert of this city. The
bride was attended by her sister, Lilly
Rehbein. The groom is son of Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Wernecke of the town
mentioned. A few hours after the
ceremony, the young couple departed on
an extended wedding trip that will in
clude visits at Milwaukee, Chicago and
a number of other cities. The happy
couple have the wellwishes of many
friends.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02
COLLINS SlUGGERS
EARN new LAURELS
ON The DIAMOND.

The Collins base ball team, known as
the Sluggers, have been scoring num-
Der OF successes. Their latest victory
was won on Sunday, July Goth, at Col
lins, when that sturdy aggregation best
ed the Kiel nine to the tune of to 9
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02
A Guaranteed Cure for piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money if PAzo OINTMENT fails to
cure in to IA days. SOC.
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To Cure aCoId In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money il it fails to
cure. E. w. GROVES signature is on
each box. 25c.
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Farm For Sale

Forty acres OF good land, all under
cultivation, 3 miles west Of this city.
Good buildings on premises. For par.
ticulsrs inquire at this Office. II
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DIED

John Gunderson, an aged resident of
the county, passed away last Sunday
morning at the home of his son, Guuder
Gunderson, in the town of Cato. The
decedent was "a years of age. Two sons
aud two daughters survive to mourn his
demise The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon, interment taking place at
Jerpen
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02

Mrs. P.J. Markham returned to Chi
cago a week ago, after visit here with
relatives.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02

Miss Ida Nuhs and Matt Ourada were
united in marriage at Rapids on Tues
day. In celebration of the event a dance
was held at Schmidt's hall at the viii
lage mentioned, on the evening of the
nuptial day. The attendance was very
large. Forty from this city were pres
ent. The music was furnished by the
Kellnersville orchestra. Supper was
served. The young couple will reside at
Rapids.
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Miss Katie Tisler of franklin and Matt
Kocian of Cooperstown were united in
marriage on Monday, Judge Chloupek
officiating. The young couple will make
their home in Cooperstown. Their
many friends will wish them much
happiness.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-02

W. +, LARSON,
County Superintendent
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AGENCY.

Agency, Feb. 5.-W. S. Stone has re-
turned to his home in Cleveland, O.
Mrs. Stone will remain here for a
short time with her father, L. F.
Newell.
Mrs. s. j. Nye is visiting friends
at Blakesburg.
Amos Stephens has sold his farm
and expects to move to Carson next
Thursday.
Motif Maelsworth, who formerly
lived here, but now lives in Peculiar
Mo-, visited friends here last week
Born, Saturday morning to Mr.. and
Mrs. r, w. Hicks an pound son.
Alex, ]. Burnaugh has rented his
farm and will go to Colorado for a
year on account of Mrs. Burnaugh's
health.
Mrs. R. c. Hixson entertained a
number Of her friends at progressive
finch party Saturday evening. Miss
Helen Beall and Mrs. Cuba Shadford
supper was served and all spent a
very enjoyable evening.
Agency is to have a new lumber
yard and the prospects for tile fac
tory being started this coming sum
mer is very flattering.
Peter Nelson has bought ground for
q new business block and expects to
build the coming summer,
]. T. McMinn received telegram
yesterday from Garden City, Kan
notifying him of the death of his
deceased formerly lived In Agency, and
has a number Of relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beardon, who was
called here to attend Mrs. Newell's
funeral, returned to their home in
Lucas county today.
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ABRAHAM SNYDER DEAD.
Passed Away at Home in keosauaua
Thursday.

keosauqua. Feb. 2. Abraham
Snider, the veteran harness maker of
this city, died at his home late yes
terday afternoon after few days ILL.,
ness of pneumonia. Mr.. Snider was
about 10 ,-ears old and had been In the
harness business here for about thirty
five years. The deceased leaves sew
eral grown children to mourn his loss,
two of whom reside in this county.
Henry Snider, son, residing near
Pittsburg and Miss Sarah Snider,
who kept house for her father. All of
the other children reside away from
this city. Mrs. Snider died about fif-
teen years ago. The deceased WAS
one of the best men of the town and
Will be greatly missed by all. He was
member of the knights of Pythias
lodge here. No arrangements have as
yet been made for the funeral as
many relatives who are away are to
be heard from.
Mr.. Lawson Injured.
The team Of Lawson & Jenkins ran
away last evening. The team was
standing in front of their butcher shop
on First street and was being held by
Phillip Summarville, q small boy.
Something frightened the horses and
they started to run. Mr.. Law
son ran ont of the shop ana
caught one of the horses by the bride
ana the team ran more than a block
dragging Mr., Lawson over the frozen
ground. Both horses fell down, and
stepped on Mr.. Lawson. inflicting sew
eral bad wounds with their sharp
shoes. 1t Is thought that Mr.. Lawson
Is not seriously hurt. DR.. C. r. Rus
sell was called to dress his wounds.
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fares With no urgent demand from
eastern sources the bulk of trade in
heavy finished commercial classes has
been largely on speculative account In
anticipation of a brisker demand
from outside sources next month. Big
crafters sold freer on broader specu-
latiye competition, and in isolated in
stances made slight gains in values,
although the bulk of the receipts NOV
ed at $175@1so, with 1910 about the
top for the best grades, except a few
fancy stall-fed lots that changed
hands at 1925 and upward, The de-
mand for farm chunks Is active at $50
@1l5, and upward to $3.50 for extra
quality offerings. Orders are princi-
pally for to 6 year old chunky mares
OF heavy bone and superior substance
Expressers and wagon horses were
nominally steady at $130@160 for the
former and $110@14O for the latter
class. Small southerners of best
quality We're free sellers at $70@11O
With palmer kinds slow at $5O0O6O.
Good harness offerings were steady to
more active on both domestic and for
eign orders at S150@350 and upward
Small gains In demand for farm
chunks and big drafters featured the
weeks trade, with other commercial
classes steady.
Horse Gossip.
M. B. Harter, Meadville, Mo-, Is or
the market for good Percheron stall
hon. Parties having same for sale
are requested to state full particulars
in first letter.
The following dealers and shippers
are on the market with consignments
OF horses: George Mason, Chicago;
g. +. Fisher. Eureka, ILL.,: j. F. Clark
keota, Iowa; O'Brien Hayden, Chi
cage; ]. E. Smith, Polo, ILL.,; r. S
Streader, Lexington, KY.
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the dollar. will not hesitate to despoil
If permitted to do so.


Major Lacey's bill provides that any
person who shall excavate, injure, de-
stroy or appropriate any prehistoric
ruin, monument or object of antiquity
situated on lands owned by the gov
eminent without the permission of the
secretary of the interior, shall be fin
ed upon conviction, not to exceed $500
and imprisoned not more than ninety
days or both. The President Is au-
thorized to declare by public procla-
nation, historic landmarks, prehistoric
structures or other objects of historic
character and scientific interest that
are situated ON government lands, to
be national monuments and may set
apart such and provide for proper
care. The bill provides that permits
for the examination of such ruins or
historic objects may be issued to rep
resentatives of institutions of a reput-
able character under certain condi-
tions. Major Lacey hopes to be able
to get favorable consideration on his
bill during this session Of congress.
Frank j. Stillman.
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home of J. H. Mccarty, 2ss North Ma

home of J. H. McCarty, 23s North Ma
rion street.
Misses Celia and Margaret Rowland
and Rosa Mickey of Chillicothe visit.
ed Sunday at the home of Miss Mamie
Burns, who resides on Fairview av-
enue.
Miss Dora Englund, of Abba. who
has been visiting at the home of G.
]. Hart, 110S blackberry street. re-
turned home this morning on Burling-
ton No. 8.
Mothers Friend at Sargent's.
Mrs. Flora Park, of Fredonia, who
has been visiting at the home of Mrs.
A. j. Garriott, 1913 East Court street,
left this afternoon on Burlington No
8 for Chillicothe.
Mrs. William Glover OF Abbott, re
turned home Saturday on the Rock
Island after a visit at the home of S
G. Smith, who resides north of the
city.
Mrs..J. H. Van Wrinkle of Eldon
who was called here by the illness OF
| Mrs. w. Robertson, residing on North
Court street, has returned to hel
home.
Miss Wayne Crosier and arthur
Crosier, of Abba, who have been Wis
iting at the home Of Mrs. G. H. Allott
11o Janney street, left this afternoon
on Burlington No. 8 for their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carr, of Mel
rose, who have been visiting at the
home Of j. W. Dalton, on East Main
street, and with other friends left
this afternoon on Burlington No. 9 fol
their home.
Mrs. B. A. Waddell and Miss AIDA
Waddell, of Chillicothe, who We're
called to the city to attend the funeral
of the late Wesley Hull. left this after
noon on Burlington No. for theil
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Creach and
daughter Margie of Pulaski, visited yes
terday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. O
Dixon, 101 South Ward street, en- route
for Alton, where they will make their
home.
Trusses properly fitted by Sargent.
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AGED WOMAN DIES.
Mrs. ciarissa Lane Passes Away AZ
Residence OF Her DAUGHTER.

Mrs. Clarissa Lane died yesterday
afternoon at 3:45 o'clock at the resi-
dence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Lowe on West Second street. Mrs.
Lane ia 68 year sold. She is survived
by niHe childr a, one brother ana y
sister she had lived in Ottumwa a
NUMBER or Years and was a highly
respected woman. The remains will
pc taken to Oakley where tomorrow
morning at 1880 o'clock in the Meth
odist Episcopal church the funeral
services will be held. Interment will
be made In Oakley cemetery.
The Newell Funeral.
The last sad rites over the remains
of the late Mrs. L. f. Newell Of
Agency were held this afternoon at 2
O'Clock from the Agency Methodist
Episcopal church. The services were
Impressive and were attended by
large number Of friends, many OF
whom We're from Ottumwa. Interment
was made in the Agency cemetery,
The Fleming obsequles.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
William Fleming, who passed away
tuesday evening, were held this morn
Ing at 1880 o'clock at st. Patricks
Catholic church. Rev. James Dunnion
conducted the services. Interment
was made In Calvary cemetery.
Remains Laid to, Rest.
The funeral services over the late
Mrs. Esther Kerr McElroy, who passed
away yesterday morning, were held
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the
McElroy residence, 424 West Fourth
street. The services were conducted
by Rev. r. F. Stoltz, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church. Many
friends Of Mrs. McElroy were present
to pay their last earthly tribute. The
casket was covered with beautiful
floral pieces, indicative of the high es-
TEEN in which she was held by her
friends. The pail bearers were grand
sons of Mrs. McElroy. Interment was
made in the Ottum wa cemetery.
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PLAN BIG MEETING
SECOND ANNUAL wAPELLo
COUNTY FARMERS INSTITUTE
TO BE HELD IN oTTUMwA
Enthusiastic Meeting Held Saturday
to Make Preliminary Arrangements
Hon. Joe s. Triss and Prof. Cur,
It's to Speak.

At an enthusiastic meeting of about
forty OF the prominent farmers of the
county held at the court house Satur-
day the preliminary arrangements were
made for the second annual Wapello
County Farmers institute, to be held
IN Ottumwa Thursday and Friday,
March 10 and 16. From the interest
manifested 1t Is expected that the meet.
Ing will far surpass that of a year ago.
Hon. Joe S. Trigg of Des Moines,
who made SO many friands in Ottumwa
by his address at the former institute.
will be one of the speakers. Prof.
Curtis of Ames will also speak and an
effort Is being made to secure Senator
s. II. Harper and several others. The
program will not be completed fer sew
eral days, but general farm topics,
stock raising, dairying and civic sub
jects in which the farmers are espe-
c1ally interested will be discussed by
men who are we'll versed in the respec.
tive topics.
Officers and Committees.
Following are the names of the Of
ficers and committees:
President-Lloyd D. Burton.
Secretary-Ralph Holman.
Treasurer-W. A. @. Brown.
Program committee w "A. e.
Brown, Lloyd D. Burton, Ralph Hof-
mann, Frank Gephart.
Reception committee George Dick
ems, L. D. Burton, Frank Kerfoot.
Advertising-Ralph Hoffman,, Chas.
Bloom, j. e. Cohagen. Elderado Will
son.
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ELECT OFFICERS
FARMERS AND GRAIN DEALERS
OF NORTHERN IOWA GRAIN
AT MASON CITY

Mason City, Feb. 2. (Special)-
The Farmers and Grain Dealers asso-
citation today elected officers as fol.
lows:
President. N. Brown, of Rock.
well.
First vice president-v. B. Hatha.
way, of Pearson.
Second vice president-v. j. Hag.
ans, of Barnum
secretary-c. G. Messerole. of Cow.
rie.
Treasurer Peter German, OF
Dougherty.
Directors--I. T. Barringer, of Ruth,
ven; George White. Of Nevada; Thorn
as 4-cManus, of Dougherty; T. s. 70
ley, of Melvin; William McCandles, Of
Sloan; J. ]. Gaffney, of Lohrville, and
James L. Wiley. Of Gilmon.
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CHARLTON.

Charlton, Feb. 5.--Mayor G.. w. Al~
cxander was taken to the hospital at
Knoxville Saturday on No. by
Sheriff Boss, for treatment as an in
ebriate. Mr.. Alexander was addicted
to the use of strong drink for good
many years, but took the Kelley cure
some years ago and effected a cure.
MIR. Alexander had the misfortune to
lose his wife last spring, and since
then he has been drinking heavily
with the above result. Judge Robert
Sloan ordered him taken to the hos
rital for treatment in hopes that 1t
will prove beneficial During his abb
sence one Of the members of the coun-
ell will act as mayor pro tenn, unless
Mr.. Alexander resigned. In case he
does 1t will necessitate the election OF
a mayor this spring.
County Auditor Henry Dillman was
able to be at the office Saturday after
several days absence on account OF
sickness
Miss Freda Lildquist went to La
conda Saturday for a few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Temple are
the rroud parents of a son, born FRI
day evening.
Dor Sydebothann, of Derby, was a
business caller in the city Saturday.
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

A. From Saturdays Daily.
EA Deans Cactus Oil. Sargent's.
~ Jacob Yoder of Fremont was a bust
ness visitor in the city today.
~ Edward Durbin, of Farson, was a
ISbusiness visitor in the city today.
u Judge w. D. Tisdale left this morn.
EAing on the Rock Island for Eldon on
Ia business trip.
III Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Wiley.
who reside south of the city, early this
morning, son.
q Bickmore's Gall Cure. Sargent's.
Miss Rose Hamilton, who has been
4 visiting her brother, John HanseI, 112
Y South Willard street. has returned to
q her home in Hedrick.
"A Reuben Gaines, of Buxton, who has
K,een in the city, a guest of George e.
WTaylor, left this morning on the Bur-
Eington No. 10, for his home.
Z Mrs. N. g. Rogers and N. Rogers,
91S Locust street, left this morning
\ on the Rock Island for Floris to visit
with relatives.
Mrs. w S. Parker, III Sheffield
Sstreet, returned home this afternoon
ion Burlington No. 8 after visit with
(her mother. Mrs. G. Scott in Salem.
Mrs. Mary Skinner west of the city,
flor Avery to visit her brother, Y. l..
AMcVey.
Y Mrs. o. Smith, 524 East Second
street. left yesterday afternoon on
Huntington No. Is for Abba to visit
with relatives.
Y Mrs. 6. c. Hunt, sos Jueen Ann av-
y Anue, left this morning on the Wabash
Eor visit in Bunch with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Selix.
y Berry's Barb Beaten. sargents.
Mrs. j. A. spilman, 1909 East Main
itreet, left on the Wabash this morn
ang for visit with her parents, Mr..
ND Mrs. J. G. Thompson, Of Belknap.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Knapp, 221 North
Wapello street, left on Burlington No.
3this morning to spend the day with
selatives in Charlton.
q Miss Margaret Fisher, who is stu
lent in Parsons college, Fairfield, ar
lived In the cit,- yesterday afternoon
10 spend Sunday at Ter home, $40
East Second street.
Miss Edith Foster and George Eos
ter, who are students In Parsons col
lege, Fairfield, are spending few
days at their home, corner of Fifth
and Market streets,
\ Miss Josie Grooms, 216 North Green
street. left this afternoon on Burling-
ION No. 8 to spend Sunday with her
Harents. Mr., and Mrs. J., B. Grooms of
frederic.
BMrs. J. J. Aud of Avery, who has
,een visiting at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. w. B. Moss, 434 East Fourth
street, returned home this afternoon on
Burlington No. 8.
Mrs. w. H. Howard and children,
BAT East Main street, left on Burling-
ton No. 8 this afternoon for a visit in
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HORSE TRADE GAINS.
Receipts Of Year to Date are 1873.
Against 13,448 Last Year,

Chicago, Feb. 5.--General demand
for all commercial classes had better
tone for the week, although dealers
We're very reluctant in moving up
prices. Eastern consumers have been
able to do their teaming with second
hand and medium grade offerings on
account Of the absence of snow and
tina superior condition Of thorough