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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
MEDAL FOR BRAVE ACT
r. P. HANSON H0NORED BY CON-
CPESS FOR SAVING MULE.
During Indian War He Crept Through
Rain of Missiles to Recover Disap-
pearing Ammunition

LITTLE CHUTE. Wis. Dee 10
Especial. Little Chute has as Il guest
Il DossCssor of 4 medal of honor awarded
by Congress for an act of gaIlantry I'M
der Indian fire different than that ever
performed 10y any soldier. The owner
Of the medal is Richard =. Hanson; the
act he performed for which he was dec
GRATED was saving an army pack mule
from the encmy'S lines. The animal
was loaded with ammunition and at that
particular time every cartridge counted
as the supply was running low.
1t was thirty years ago the 25th
Of last July that Hanson saved the
mule and did much towards saving his
fellow troopers. He is Il reserved per
son and given to talking about himself
but little. He could not help displaying
the medal, however, and was gradually
lead on to tell the story of the day of
Clusters massacre. Hanson belonged to
Troop {, Seventh cavalry. one of the
troops under Maj. Rcno's command and
was therefore not with Custer when the
famous cavalry leader made his last
charge. Ren0'S command was holly en-
gagged with the Sioux at the Little Big
Horn: they knew nothing of the death
OF their reglmental commander a few
miles away, but noticed the Indians con-
centratlng on them. Desperate fighting
was being carried on when the pack
mules Stampeded.
The supply of ammunition was run
ming very low. and each bullet possibly
meant a soldiers life. One of the
mules, loaded with four boxes of ammu-
milton, made for the enemy's lines. Han
son, who was then q sergeant, advanced
single-handed and alone without orders
i'll an effort to recapture the animal. 1t
was little thought by those who saw him
go forward that he would ever return
alive. 1t was necessary to save the am
mutton, however. 1t was possible death
to the entire squadron if it was not
brought back as it wa sdoubtful if
sufficient cartridges remained to stand
off the Indians until renforcements ar
rived.
Under n calling fire which lasted
twenty minutes he crawled into the enc
my's lines, took the mule by the halter
and hastily lead the animal back to his
own troop. Strange to say, he escaped
without Il bullet taking effect, although
they rained about him. Out of the 1GI
names which now appear on the medal
Of honor list, Hanson has the distinction
of being the only one who was ever
decorated for saving q mule.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
AURA A. BEER ELOPES,
Daughter of ST. Croix County Assembly.
man Marries Choice in Spite of
Fathers Objection.

HUDSON. Wis. Dec, 14-ISpccinI.I
Miss Laura y. NJ. Beer, the daughter
1t Assemblyman Julius Beer. and Ern.
ST :. Vance, a prominent youag man Of
st. Joseph. this county, were married
acre against the wishes of me brides
ather.
The young people appeared before
1eV. {: I. Burnley of this city and
confessed that they did not nave the
consent OF the young lady'S father. ana
Tubhornly refused 10 so back and make
'notner effort To get his consent.
Mss Beer said she was 20 Gears old.
md as he had fer several wears refused
o consent to her marriagp 10 the man
'ne loved. she would take matters, out
u his hands. Rev Burnley was favor
1hly impressed, and accompanied tho
toupIc to Judge .. W. AruguiSt. who
generously granted them special dis
)enSatl0n to marry Mt once
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
TO APPEAL RICE CASE
CONTESTANTS WILL FIGHT JUDGE
GRISWOLD'S RULING.
Merton Physicians Property, Worth
100000, Eagerly Sought by Rel
ativeS in Waukesha.


NAJKESHA, Wis. Dee. 11.-'Spc-
cial. An appeal has been taken to the
circuit court in the matter of the viii Of
the late Er. John j. Rice of Merton.
The matter was heard before Judge Girls
void IN the county court October -. who
Sustained the will. The estate Is valued
at about 100000 and the contestants
claimed that the tcstator wa, iucumpc-
tent. \ great deal OF litigation IN the
matter Is assured before the case comes
10 Il iual determination
IN appeal has also been taken 10 The
circuit court from the decision If Judge
Ir.~W"id in the county court sustaining
the VII OF the late Elizabeth MrNaugh-
ton at the town Ct Waubcsha which con
tanned Request of $4,000 10 Carroll
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
BOYS MAKE RICH FIND.
Stolen JeweIry, Worth $1,000, Discovered
Under Pile OF Railroad Ties
Near Chiffon, Wis,
HILTON. Wis. Dee. III Special

Chiffon, Wis, Dec. III Special
All the jcwclry taken from the jcweIry
store of Theodore G. Stcudel by burglars
Tuesday evening was found Saturday
afternoon by two boys white skating
The jewelry was tied up in Il white
handkerchief and placed under Il pile of
old ties about 200 feet south Of thc
depot
Tuesday evening. shortly aftc2 the rob
berry, Sheriff Lloyd and his deputies ar
rested and jailed two strangers who
were unable to give a satisfactory ac-
count OF themselves. 1t is believed chat
the arrested men committed the burglary.
The boys who found the irwciy were
literally rewarded by Mr.. StcudcI The
value of the jcwelry found is $1,000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
oCoNoMoWoC PIONEER DEAD.

TSpeciaI.I-J. W. Place was found dead
in bed this morning at his home. Maple
and South streets. Mr.. Place had not
been feeling we'll yesterday, being ii snf-
fcrer from stomach trouble. but last
evening felt much improved. This mofn
ing his wife went TO call him and found
he had passed away. Mr.. Place was rs
years old and had been Il resident of
this vicinity for many years. He leaves
a wife and FIVE children, James Place of
Devils Lake, y. D.; George Place. AL
vim r. Place and Mrs. G. y. Munson OF
Milwaukee. and Miss Gertrude Place,
who resided with her parents. An in
quest was held this morning.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
MILWAUKEE MAN AMUCK.
William Bartell Flourishes His Revolvers
and Terrifies Guests at Los An
geles Hotel

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Dec. 17.-TSpe-
cial. William Bartell, who told the DO
lice he came from Milwaukee, and that
he had made his money logging in Wis
consin, terrified the clerk and a number
of guests of the Rosslyn hotel Sunday
morning.
He pointed two loaded revolvers at the
hotel clerk and dashed out through the
corridors into nearby restaurant, where
he hourished his guns and frightened all
the patrons. A waiter pacitied him and
entertained him while the police patrol
was sent for.
Bartell had S2O97.50 in his pocket
when arrested, He declared three men
were after him to kill him.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
WILL BENEFITS A CITY
BEOUESTS EFFECTIVE AT GRAND
RAPIDS MARCH %.
J D. Witter Left $4,000 for Schools and
Substantial Sums for Churches
and Libraries.

GRAND RAPIDS, Wis, Dec. 10
Especial. March %, will end the fifth
year since the death Of Jerre u. Witter.
This day will mean a great deal to many
people in this city, as all of the regu-
larry organized church societies Of the
city are to receive $1,000 bequest from
this estate; and the school board Will be
the richer by $4,000.
In addition to these liberal requests,
the will of Mr.. Witter provides for the
payment to the j. ID. Witter free travel
ing library, and the 7. 3. Scott free
public library, the sum of $4,000 each.
These requests have been planned on
ever since the publication of the will Of
the deceased, and great preparations are
being made for the wise use Of the
money left. 1t is desired by all bene-
fciarieS to use the money as nearly III
the manner that Mr.. Witter would him
self advise We're he still living.
The churches are planning Oh using
the money in many different ways. Some
have expressed themselves as ready to
improve their buildings, while others
will q badly install pipe organs.
The L. 3. Scott public library trustees
are making preparation for the care OF
many new books that they expect to pur,,
chase when this money falls due, and
the value to be derived from such an APP
plication of Mr.. Writer'S generous be-
quest, is of untold advantage to every
citizen of this city.
The school board members have N
contemplation the erection of a beau
tiful new school building on the grounds
of the Lincoln high school with the mon
ey bequeathed to them. and it is needless
to add in this connection that every per
son resident in this city will derive an
equal benefit from this.
According to the proviso of this viii.
these moneys shall be paid five years
from the date of Mr.. Writer'S death.
next.
Mr.. Witter was wealthy lumbermaD
and he decided that a large part OF his
fortune should revert TO the city where
he had amassed it.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
PAINE GOES TO RIPON.
Harvard Man Succeeds Prof. C. H
Chandler, a Carnegie Beneficiary.

RIPON, Wis, Dec. Ill Special. j
The vacancy in the Ripon college fac
ulty caused by the retirement Of Prof
c. II. Chandler, the veteran teacher of
mathematics, has been filled by the APP
pointmcnt Of Prof. George Porter Paine
now of Harvard university faculty. Prof
president of the college, and late profess
sor Of philosophy, were the first college
instructors in the country to receive pen
sions awarded from the Carnegie $1J,-
100000 fund
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
HOLD OF CHURCH GROWS LESS.
Rev. Sigourney Fay Thinks That Religion
Is Losing Out

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Dec. II
Special. i-Rev. Sigourncy Fay, profess
sor at Nashotah Episcopal seminary.
sees in the recent religious troubles in
France and England an Indication that
the hold of religion on the people of the
world is lcsscnng. In Il sermon ut st.
pauI's cathedral on Sunday, he took Il
pessimiStic view of the situation, and his
remarks have created a great deal Of
comment here. lie says the efforts to
separate church and state in Europe
shows that the power Of the church is
lessening and the faith of the people is
FREDERICKSBURG.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
PREACHER REPLACES CHORUS,
Spectacular Midnight Revival Service at
La Crosse Tneater.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Dec. 14.-TSpc-
cial. IA spectacular revival service was
held by Evangelist Bicdcrwof at In
Crosse thcater last night immediately
following the presentation of Dolly Var
for the last act Of the opera died away
the curtain rose and Rev. Mr.. Bicrdcr-
wolf, i'll frock coat, stood solemnly be-
fore a church interior drop" which sup
planted the scene Of splendor of 4 few
moments before.
He conducted the service while airily
clad Choir, girls peercd from the re-
ceSses, ana the stage was soon filed
with Christians, called to come forward,
where few moments before Scantily
clad dancing girls fitted to LIGHT music
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
KILLED AT A DANCE.
George Pynn, Merrill Boy, Felled by Beer
Bottle and Dies Later of His
Injuries.

MERRILL, Wis, Dee 15-[ Special
George Pynn, aged p, is dead as a re-
suit of fight at Il dance at August
Szameit's place, when he was hit on the
head with il beer bottle in the hands Of
john Zimmerman. His skull was
cracked with the blow. Zimmerman has
been arrested.
The trouble was a free-for-aIl fight
Saturday night, Which started when
someone refused to pay for Il drink
When it had abated somewhat, thinner
man followed Pynn outside and struck
him over the temple with the bottle, it
is alleged. Pynn died Thursday night.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
VAUDEVILLE SINGER DEAD.
Burdett Clark, Formerly of Fond du Lac
Succumbs at Oshkosh.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Dec. III Spe-
cial. l-Burdett Clark, who has been sing
ing illustrated songs at the Bijou vaude-
vile theater here, died very suddenly at
II o'clock this norning at his boarding
house. 1t is believed that heart disease
was the cause as he had been appar-
entity i'll excellent health up to a few
minutes before the end came.
He was 26 years of age and his home
was at Lansing, Mich, where his father
is chief of police. He has brother liv-
ing in Milwaukee. lie was formerly Of
Fond du Lac and came here to sing at
the BijOu.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
OLD PAPER SUSPENDS.
Green Bay Advocate Quits, After Win
ming Graft Fight, Because Of
Public's Attitude.

GREEN BAY. Wis, Dec. 15.-TSpe-
cial. Announcement is made this morn
ing that the Green Bay Advocate the
oldest paper published in this section of
the state, will issue its last paper to-
night and close its doors to business.
The attitude of the general public and
business firms is given as the cause. The
Gazette assumes the subscription list
Of the Advocate.
The Advocate was first published in
1876 and it ran as a weekly for many
years. -Four years ago the mana cement
instituted a daily publication
Frances Singleton, its editor, took up
his vigorous fight against the grafters
three years ago and has just witnessed
the end Of his successful battle.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21

Ring who practiced law in England and
later in this country. In 1851 the fam
lily came to the United States and the
son entered the railway service with
railway experience then known as the
Eastern Counties" now the Great
Eastern Railway system. Upon the
settlement of the family in Wisconsin in
that year Fred engaged in business in
WaukeSha county. In 1851 he entered
the service of the Milwaukee 4 Prairie
du Chien road, now a part of the Mil
Waukee system, remaining with the road
and it's successor in various positions
until 1887, when he resigned to be
come comptroller of the city of La
Crosse, where he had settled some years
before as station agent In four years
he was succeeded by a Democrat, but
was again elected to the Office, remaining
in office until 1899, in which year he
entered the service of the Batavian bank
at La Crosse, with which he was con-
nected up 10 the time of his death.
In Masonic circles Mr. Ring was prom
inent for years and well-known through
out the state. For many years he never
missed a session of the grand lodge. of
the grand commandery or of the Order
of the Eastern Star, of which he was
for years an officer.
His Masonic record is as follows:
Grand treasurer of the grand command
cry, knights Templar; grand master Of
the grand lodge in 1901; grand high
priest Of the grand chapter, Royal Arch
Masons, 1851; grand patron, Order of
the Eastern Star until year ago, and
he was chairman of the committee on
Jurisprudence of the same at the time of
ibis death. He entered the fraternity in
lWaukesha in December, 1859, and con
tinued active in the various organizations
until his death.
( The death of Mr.. Ring came suddenly.
wv. w. Perry, secretary Of the several
grand bodies. received a letter from Mr.
King on Thursday in which he stated
that he was suffering from an attack of
plerrisy and regretting that he could not
ATTEND the session of Wisconsin consist
ory, of which he had long been an active
i,n,n1 nlAnr
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
CAMERON MEN ARE HELD
Chicagoans Allegedly Involved in Frauds
Must Face Grand Jury in Mil
waukee Next January.

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Dec. 1T-(Special. !
Frederick Struckmeyer, I. II. L. Hol-
ton and ]. Stirlen. accused by the postal
authorities of being involved in alleged
incorporating frauds conducted from
Milwaukee, by T. 2. Daniels, alias Gam
eron, were today held in bonds of $4,000
each and to the federal grand jury which
will meet in Milwaukee in January.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
FROST TURNS DOWN PLAN
Chicago & Milwaukee Electric viii Not
Agree to Divide Company's
Profits with Kenosha.

KENOSHA. Wis, Dec. 15.-[Spe-
ciaI IA. c. Frost, president Of the Chi
cag0 4 Milwaukee Electric railway and
q. G.. Wilcox. president Of the Chicago,
kenosha 4 Milwaukee line, will appear
before the council committee Monday to
fight for u franchise through the city.
Wilcox agrees to a franchise giving a
3-cent fare after twenty years, and = 3
cent fare Immediately at certain hours.
Mr.. Frost refuses to divide his earnings,
saying the fares will be regulated by the
business but will give the city $4,000
for bridges and other improvements.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
EXTERMINATE THE HERRING.
Ashland Fishermen Catch Thousands ii
Spawning Time
4 SHT Nd

cial Forty thousand dollars worth Of
fish We're caught among the Apostle
islands, the greater part during the last
two weeks of November and the first
week in December. The reports OF
of 1893 pouudsd of herring. The fisher
men have discovered their spawning
beds and catch them during the spawn
ing season. The decks Of fishing boats
are often covered inches deep with
spawn. 1t IS needless to point out the
ultimate result under this style Of fish
ing.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
LOWER LUMBER WASTE RATE.
Railroad Commission Grants Petition of
w. 7. Campbell of Oshkosh.

MADISON, Wis, Dec IL Special
After an investigation covering srv-
eraI months regarding the rate of pine
clippings" the railroad rate commission
today decided that a rate Of 80 per cent.
of the present tariff on lumber between
points in Wisconsin be hereafter charged.
The same percentage shall be enforced
regarding joint rates on two or more
lines The matter of lower rate on
waste lumber was brought to the notice
of the commission through complaint
made by ". Campbell of Oshkosh
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
CONTEST TIES SEAT.
Willis Ludlow Claims That He Was
Elected to the Assembly from
Green County.

MADISON. Wis, Dec. Ill Special.
Willis Ludlow. 4 banker of Monroe
md Democrat, has filed notice of ac-
ton with the secretary Of state to be
brought before the Assembly committee
On privileges and elections TO contest the
seat in the Assembly held by Fred
Ties. The board of election certified to
tn" name of Fred Ties and gave him
1920 votes in the district They certified
that Ludlow received 1915. In the COM
plant Rashford, Awkward and Spcnslcy
state that several ballots were incorrect
~ counted.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
CONFER IN NEW TAX SYSTEM.
Street Railway Men VIII Meet with Tax
Commission

MADISON, Wis, Dee. Ill Special.
The state tax commissioner has called
IA conference Of street railway men 20
meet here December -. to consider plans
for the assessment Of street railway
property under the law passed by the
last Legislature
The statute provides that this class of
property is 10 be taxed on an ad valorem
basis the rate to be the average on all
other taxable property of the state.
Under the old law, street railway prop
crty paid license fec based on gross re-
ccipts, the state getting 9 per cent. the
county ,, and the municipality in which
the property is located IS per cent. Of
the fee.
The new law provides that the state
shall receive - per cent. of the taxes
and the cities, villages and towns in
which the property is located 81 per
cont.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
NELSON GETS GOOD PLACE.
Assigned to Committee on Pacific Rail
ways and Expenditures in State De-
partment by Speaker Cannon

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dee. IL
Especial. I-Speakcr Cannon today an
nounced the assignment of Represented
tive Nelson of Wisconsin to the commit
tee on Pacific railways and eXpcditures
i'll state department.
The President today nominated II. q.
+. Dicstler as postmaster for Horton
VILE Wis.
Maj. Judson Of Milwaukee, arrived in
Washington today. He will get Il hear
ing before the river and harbor commit
tee upon various projects recommended
in his annual report for Improvement of
Milwaukee harbOr and vicinity.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
NORTHERN PIONEER IS DEAD.
]. C. Clarke, Lumberman and Former As
semblynan, Passes Away

WAUSAU. Wis, Dec. III Special
men in the Wisconsin river valley. died
this morning. Born on the Isle Of An
glesea, North Wales, in 1880, he came
TO Marathon county in 1915. He piIoted
fleets of lumber RATS down tile Wiscon-
sin and Mississippi rivers IN rafting
days and later operated a saw mill,
amassing a fortune which was later lost
in business reverseS. He was member
of the Assembly in early days.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
AGED MAN FALLS DOWN QUARRY.
P. c. Fitzpatrick of Montello Probably
Fatally Injured.

MONTICELLO, Wis, Dec 17-[Spe-
cial While going from his residence
to tile business part of the village L. G.
Fitzpatrick got on the wrong path and
fell down series of stone lodges into
the AIontello Granite company's pit. lie
going by heard his groans and calling
to him was answered by a faint call for
help. Mr.. Fitzpatrick is about II years
Of age. lie is in a serious condition and
it is doubtful whether he will survive.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
Bridegroom Eas Disappeared.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. IA Spe-
cial. Jacob Minch has disappeared and
his young bride is disconsolatc. believing
that her husband has met with foul
play. Mr.. and Mrs. Minch were married
month ago. and Immediately went TO
Oregon. Wis. the home of IL. BRIDES
parents. They returned Wednesday.
Mr. Ninch went to the Union station to
get two valises. hHt since then not
trace Of him has been found.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21

Crosse Corporation, Takes Poison
and Shoots Self.

LA CROSSE, Wis. Dec. 15.-[Spe-
cial. IA. E. Edgell, assistant treasurer
of the La Crosse Plow company, the
largest corporation in La Crosse, was
found dead in the Y. NJ. c. A building.
He had committed suicide by taking
poison and then shooting himself through
the heart.
Investigation showed the books to be
in perfect order, while Edgell was also
prosperous personally. The suicide is
attributed to i'll health. Edgell was So
years of age and unmarried
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21

coadjutor archbishop, Mgr. Annette, and
his two vicars-general. The crowd knelt
and chanted as the cardinal seated him
self in the vehicle.
Men Replace Horses.
The venerable prelate, who was much
affected, then arose and blessed the mul-
titude A number of young Catholics
thereupon approached the carriage, de-
tached the horses and with difficulty
dragged it through the dense masses of
people lining the streets.
On all sides were heard cries of ''long
live Plus X" and long live the Cardin-
ala
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
Sings at Mothers Funeral

GRANTSBURG, Wis. Dec. 15-AIrs.
Fremstad, mother of Olive Fremstad.
the prima donna, was buried here Fri
day Olive has sung before the crowned
heads of Europe. as well as having ap-
peared in all the principal cities of this
country She sang the hymn Calvary
at her mothers funeral.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
Moody Received by Court.

William II. Moody, formerly attorney
general entered today upon his duties as
an associate justice of the supreme court
of the United States thus bringing the
court up to its full membership.
He was indicted into office at the
bcginnIng of todayS sitting of the court.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
Plan Huge Cement Works.

MARINETTE. Wis, Dee. 1J.-TSpe-
cial IA new company to be called the
New Wisconsin Cement company
will erect the largest cement works in
the United States at Rush Lake, near
Crivitz. The project includes an electric
line from Crivitz. Works will be started
next spring.