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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-11
SOUTH LANCASTER.


The rainy weather Is somewhat
delaying the threshing, but the
weeds along the fence rows are re-
ceiving their yearly execution to
the full extent of the law of the
farmers.
Miss Esther Morehouse returned
home Tuesda y after months visit
among relatives and friends in Du-
buque.
Miss Ella Chester is visiting her
mother in the town of Harrison
this week.
A small party consisting of
Messrs. Adolph Vesperman, Clar-
ence and Frank Morehouse went to
the river Thursday on a fishing trip.
They report a very good catch.
Messrs. Adolph Vesperman and
John Morehouse took a quiet trip
through Harrison, our ne1ghboring
town, looking after threshing.inter-
ests. They say the crops are look
ing fine in that vicinity.
A drill was put to work on the
John Battle farm this week seek
ing for lead and jack. A small
quantity of lead has been found.
If you can't have a good opinion
OF your neighbors, try to give them
a good opinion of YOU.
A young boy who had just been
warned by his mother not to eat to
many green apples gave this reply
to her when she was trying his
knowledge in mathematics. Moth
er: If you had two apples and |
gave you five more what would you
have2 Son:-I guess I'd have a
pain in my stomach.
We very seldom see a prize fight
IN this section of the country. But
there is two-second bout scheduled
to come off in the neighborhood as
soon as certain party makes his
appearance.
Mostly all fairy story books for
the children bear the story Of Jack
and JILL" and most all our fairy
maids bear in mind this story.
Jack and N-went to town to
have a merry good time, Jack fell
down and broke five dollar bill
and N-got away with three and a
quarter" Jack and who? | do not
know but it might do to ask JOhp
Fespermap who2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-11
COUNTY NEWS.

to see and perhaps live with her
daughter, Mrs. Chan Stiles of
Pleasant Lake, North Dakota.
Mrs. Chas Cant OF McGregor,
sister Of Mrs. o. j. Oswald, is here
on visit. She arrived to get here
in time for the funeral but missed
the TRAIN going back.
Mrs Hattie NIilham Of Brodtville,
went back to the hospital at Du-
buque for few days further treat
ment.
Chas Mitchel's sister returned
Monday to her home at Soldiers
Grove.
Mrs Sophia Day is spending a
pleasant week or so with her son,
J. P. Days folks at Lacrosse.
Campers are strung all along the
Mississippi, At the landing we find
the McGonigals, McKinneys, Fred
Fisher, Hit Taylor and F. L. Greer.
Lower down at what is called Craw-
ford lake, battling with the festive
skeeters and prevailing dampness,
we find Mr.. Slatterley and family,
the Martins folks and one other
family from Dubuque and the host
and hostess and their family of the
Bagley hotel. In the meantime the
hotel Will be run by Mrs. Tilda
Draper, Margaret Derby and Grand
ma Bagley. Lots Of fun camping
so they say,
J. T. Clifton and It. L. Harvey
spent few days in Chicago on bust
ness last week. While away Mrs.
Harvey and daughter, Ruby visited
at Cassville.
Willie Dawson accompanied Miss
Laura Beckett to Potosi Monday.
Mr. Dawson will try his hand flag
ing for the Burlington gravel train
at the above named place. Will
hopes to work up and finally reach
the position of engineer.
Fish are biting all right since the
late fall in the river.
Our workmen are rushing the
school building, hoping to have it
ready when the fall term Of school
begins.
Del Morrisy and John Harris will
soon have their magnificent resi-
dences ready for occupancy.
The pickle crop bids fair to be a
record breaker.
You've got the news. l might add
however, that we hear occasionally
from H. T HOrstman's folks, form
erly Of this place, but now in bust
ness at Burt, thriving little town
in Iowa. Little Flossie, Goldie and
Orlo sent us Sunday school cards
to show that they were good child
rem and sUill attend Sunday school,
To one and all we say goodby:
Till you hear again from U. 81.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-11
Baptlsts Take Notice.

Covenant meeting is called for
August 18th at 78O p. N. at the
Baptist church to make arrange
ments for the association--elect dele
gates and other business. Come.
ALBERT BUDwORTH. Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08

Two avowed candidates. and one
tentative candidate, are now in the
field for appointment to the position
of warden of the Iowa state peniteu-
tiary at Anamosa, with the probabili-
ties that other candidates will be in the
field shortly. Both of the avowed can
didates, A. w Mitterer of Hardin
county, and c. w. Jackson, Of Wood
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
Persecution Originating in Sum
ny Italy eliminates in MUIR
der in Pennsylvania
BUFFALO MAN 10 THE VICTIM
Peteo Romeo, as Chief Of Police in Ma.
tive Land, Kill. Criminal in Dis
charge Of Duty-M aIefactor Was Z
Member Of "HIaekhand," and CONS
rades Wait Years for Revenge.

New Castle, Pa, Oct. S.-Vinvones
yoios, an italian, was arrested today,
accused of being one Of two alleged
Italian "Blackhands" who, at midnight:
mortally wounded Peteo Romeo, OF
Buffalo, N. Y at New Castle Junction.
Years ago Romeo was chief of police
in his native town in Italy, where he
killed young malefactor, who was
escaping arrest. The dead criminal.
1t is said, was "Blackhand" member,
and that organization pursued him so.
bitterly he came to this country, set
Ting in Buffalo, where his family now
live.
Recently, Italians interested him in a
supposed business venture here, and he
arrived at midnight, being met at New
Castle Junction by two men, who, he
says, were Rocco Exposito and vin-
vones voios. They explained 1t was
necessary to walk along the tracks to-
West Pittsburg, half mile away. They
shot him four times in the face and
neck, throwing him over the tracks for
dead.
Several Italians arrested today by
the police refuse to talk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
er seen in Lexington, was attended by
many white friends.

er seen in Lexington, was attended by
many white friends.
The Loomis family has been holding
its fourth annual reunion in Windsor,
Conn, and drew attendance from all
parts of the country, 1t being estimate
that 300 persons were present The
homestead which was built by Joseph
Loomis soon after he came from Eng
land in 1889 was located not far from
Windsor. Part Of the original building
still stands.
Mark Twain has always, been con-
sptcuously lazy-im fact, rather prfdes
himself on his pronounced indisposi-
ton to physical effort. When at school
in Hannibal Mo, he and his SASS
mates were instructed to write a COM
position on "The Effects of Laziness. "
Young Clemens at the end of half an
hours deliberatlon handed in as his
contribution blank slate.
Edward B. Wesley, long known as
"the grand old man. OF Wall street,
died last week at the advanced age of
95, leaving fortune estimated at S3,-
OOO, 900. Mr.Wesley never smoked,
drank or went to the theater, and all
ways attributed his success, like Rus
sell Sage, to the fact that he began
to save from his first start in life, when
he sold birch beer and cakes to a crowd
Of people In a little New England VIII
lage and made a profit Of 81 a day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
SHEPARD NOT HELD.
Declared Not Responsible for Death in
Auto Race.


New York Oct. S.-Coroner Cornell
ius Remsen examined several Witness
es who had been eye witnesses to the
accident Saturday at the Vanderbilt
cup race. which resulted in the death
of Curt l.. Gruner OF Passaic, N. j..
who was instantly killed by being hit
by the racing car of Elliot F. Shepard
Remsen held that Shepard was not
responsible, inasmuch as the roads had
been given over to the racing commits
sion for the day. and as Gruner was
aware that standing in the middle OF
the road was exceedingly dangerous.
Shepard was much overcome and in
formed Coroner Remsen that II he
was wanted at any time he would Will
ingly appear. He requested, however.
that an officer should not be sent for
him if his presence was necessary
at a trial or further hearing.
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., and the
American Automobile Association will
see that the widow and children OF
Bruner are cared for.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
Woman Still Confident.

Liberty, Mo-, Oct. S.-The first in
timation that the supreme court had
refused her attorneys a writ Of error
to carry her case to the United States
supreme court, was carried to Mrs
Agnes Myers in her cell here today by
a representative of the Associated
Press. She received the news without
any show of emotion.
II am not very much surprised" said
Mrs. Myers. "Three judges in the
criminal branch stated that the SUI
preme court are prejudiced against
me. I am still confident my attorney
will be successful in gaining a hearing
before the United States supreme
court, and that shall finally be
granted a new trial, and be acquitted
I have always been confident that
would finally get fair hearing, and
that confidence is still mistaken"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
ACCUSES THE MAYOR
Cleveland, O.. Oct. s.-charging that
pany Brings Suit Against Johnson
For Alleged Interest in 3-cent Fare
Street Railway Line.

Cleevland, O., Oct. s.-Charging that
Mayor Johnson is financially Interest,"
ed in the success of the Forest City
Railway Company, otherwise known
as the Scent fare street railway line,
and that he purchased the original
company. obtained franchise for it
and has assumed financial responsible
ity in its behalf, all Of which is said
to be In violation Of the law, the Cleve-
land Electric Railway Company filed
today in the common pleas court, a
petition asking that all work upon the
Forest City lines be enjoined, and that
interference with the lines of the elec-
trio be prohibited by the court, and
the Forest City company be declared
null and void.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
Indian Wedding at Carlisle.

There Was wedding at Carlisle, Pa,
lately Of two young persons VINO 90 no1
need a certificate from the skipper OF
the Mayf1ower to emphasize their Am
erican lineage. The bride was Miss
Minnie Nick, the bridegroom Joseph
sauve, and both are full-blooded Indi-
an. of aboriginal tribes that lived far
apart on the western hemisphere. The
wedding was celebrated In st. Pat-
rick's cathedral with a nuptial mass
There was an augmented choir, the
church was beautifully decorated, and
many society folk attended
Miss Nick's maid of honor was Miss
Margaret Eckert, a matron at the Car
iisle Ladies School. Indian youths. I've
their Carlisle school un,fof:T1s, acted
as ushers. Mr.. Sauve was attended by
lis twin brother, Alexander.
The bride was recently graduated
from the Carlisle school, Sauve got his
diploma there two years ago, and IS
now employed as an engineer by the
Pennsylvania Steel Company at Steel
ton, Pa Mr.. and Mrs. Sauve left for
Washington on their honeymoon
Theirs was the first church wedding OF
Indians ever performed here.
Mrs. Sauve is perfect type of the
modern, up to-date Indian maiden. is
graceful, and possesses charming
personality. Her husband, in addition
to having attained a mastery Of his
work along mechanical lines, is a mu-
sician Of no mean ability. He is now
engaged with the Steelton Band, main-
tanned by the Pennsylvania Steel Com
pany.'
Mrs. Sauve comes from the Cherokee
tribe in North Carolina. Mr.. Sauve
halls from North Dakota and Il = So
called French Chippewa India1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
Short TeIeorams.

The London Daily Mail Of this morn
ing declares that Gabriel Essipoff, ac-
conpanied by the wife of General
Ouchakoff, sailed from a British port
last Saturday for distant secret des-
tina ton.
The thirteenth annual convention of
the American Society of Municipal
Improvement begins at Birmingham,
Ala, tomorrow. This convention will
draw to Birmingham the representa-
tive city officials of the United States
and Canada.
Elmer Day, a former pharmacist of
Elgin, ILL.,, went violently insane yes
terday and threatened to kill his fam
lily and others. He demolished the
furniture of his home and was re-
strained with difficulty.
Casper G. Clemens, native of Ohio,
died of pneumonia at his home in To-
peka, Kas., yesterday, at the age of
SO. He was once prominent in state
populist politics and was Governor
Lewellyn's legal adviser during the
legislature war of 1893. He was after
ward candidate for governor on the
socialist ticket.
tSQCo TlOtS are liilIilillcHL az DSlAAH6
ham, Wash, as the result of an in
vasion of Hindoos, who have crossed
the border from British Columbia, and
are seeking employment in lumber
camps at 50 day. just half the amount
heretofore paid to white men for SIM
liar work.
A Turkish patrol which attempted to
cross the Bulgarian frontier near Phili-
popohs has been repulsed by the Bull
garian outposts A Turkish officer was
killed.
For the third time the question of
comforting the cross of the Legion Of
Honor on Sarah Bernhard is under
consideration by the grand chancellery
of the order at Paris.
In the lower house of the states gen
eral at The Hague the government
withdrew the bin authorizing the ex-
peniiture Of $4,000 for the reception
of the members of the second peace
conference
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
POOR HooslERs SAGE HEIRS.
Widow and Hard Working Farmer
Each Will Receive $4,000.

Richmond, Ind, Oct. S.-F'rom pov-
1-rty to riches will be the case of at
least two Indiana heirs who are to par
ticipate in the estate Of Russell Sage.
each receiving $4,000. One Of these
heirs is niece of the great fnancier.
living at Columbus, Ind. who has been
living on pension Of 312 per month.
She Is Mrs. Emily Chadwick, wide
ow, who long has been in straitened
circumstances. and to her the bequest
of $4,000, which later was doubled to
avoid litigation. comes more like .
dream than reality It will make her
one OF the wealthiest women in Col-
umbus.
From a farmer Of limited means,
with credit none too good, Elizur Sage,
Of Jasper county, nephew OF the dead
millionaire. will be able to write his
check for liberal sums. He is expect
ing the arrival of his check today.
For years Elizur Sage has struggled
on rented farm, taxed to his utmost
capacity to raise the sum necessary
for rent and to support his family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
Interesting Personalities.

Charles Edward Magoon, who has
been made provisional governor Of
Cuba, was born in Minnesota in 1861
and after farm bringing up in that
state worked his way thru the Univer-
sity of Nebraska, graduating in 1881.
Henry Phillips, full-blooded Indian
of the Chilkat tribe, is a compositor
on the White Horse, Alaska Star. He
learned the printers trade in the In
dian school at Carlisle, Pa, and is a
first-class man at the case. Henry's
grandfather was the best recognized
chief of the Chillsats and died three
years ago.
James Humbles, one of the best
known colored men in Virginia. died
in Lexington last week, aged 70. He
was born of free parents. served with
the confederates during the civil war
and always voted the democratic tick
ct. His funeral, one of the largest ev-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
D. Frank Brouwer Accused of
killing Wife With Arsenic
and Ground Glass
PUBLIC FEELING AROUSED
Friends of Prisoner Raise Largo Fund
to pefray Expenses of His Defense
County Divided on Line Of Accus-
ers and sympathizers-Woman Ac-
cused of Murder Denied New Trial.

Toms River, N. j., Oct S.-Dr. Frank
Brouwer, who, until several months
ago was a prominent practicing ply
sician here, was placed on trial today
was announced at opening Of the trial
that each side will call about forty
witnesses.
Mrs. Brouwer died In September,
1905, after an illness which was dag
nosed at first by her husband as chol-
era morbus. Two trained nurses who
were called to attend Mrs. Brouwer,
declared themselves dissatisfied with
the treatment administered by DR..
Brouwer, and withdrew from the case.
Another nurse was employed and DR..
Cate called in consultation. Cate re-
tired from the case, but later signed
the death certificate setting forth that
Mrs. Brouwer died of Bright's dis
ease.
Soon after the funeral rumors began
to spread that there was something
suspicious about Mrs. Brouwer's death.
Besides the fact of the retirement Of
the nurses and DR.. Cate, it is also said
there had been quarrels between Brou-
wer and his wife over the administra-
ton of her parents estate. 1t Ia also
jealous Of one of the doctors woman
= ~,
greement between the couple.
A life insurance company in which
Mrs. Brouwerl was insured for $1,0nO n
favor Of her husband, refused to pay
the policy. AS the result of investiga-
tiops the body was exhumed and an
autopsy performed. The digestive Or
gans We're removed and sent to DR..
Genth, of the University of Pennsyl-
vania, for analysis. In the contents,
Genth is said to have reported, lie
found trace of arsenic, and what
was supposed to be ground glass in the
stomach. The grand jury found an in
dictment in January, charging Brou-
wer with the murder of his wife. and
he was arrested.
Public feeling mas been aroused to a
marked degree with what has come to
be known thruout the state as tho
''Brouwer case" and in SONS places.
particularly in this country, line be-
tween Brouwer's accusers and Defend
ers has been sharply drawn. One out
growth of this is fund of $500 which
has been contributed by the accused
mans friends to aid in meeting the
costs of the defense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
BLAME WEATHER FoR DEATHS.
Chicago Health Department Ascribes
Mortality to Warm September.

Chicago Health Department Ascribes
Mortality to Warm September.
Chicago, Oct. s.The highest Sep
tember death rate since 1902 was ex-
perienced by Chicago last month 1t
10 blamed by the health department to
the excessive mean smonthly tempera-
ture-52.s per cent higher than the av-
erage.
October, the most healthful Of all the
months. shows the effect of the Sep
tember heat this year, according to the
departments weekly bulletin The 566
deaths reported during the week are 90
In excess Of those of the previous week
and 81 more than those of the cores
ponding week of 1905. The principal
increase are in deaths from heart dis
sase-s1. as against "a the week pre-
vious- and in pneumonia deaths 81
against 81.
Food inspectors in the "loop" con-
demned $3.50 pounds of foodstuffs, in
Guiding fish. oysters, calves. beef, cut
meats sausage, chicken, hogs, SQUADS.
canned goods fruit, and candy. A. the
stockyards the department Inspectors
condemned 100.399 pounds Of m.at To-
tai condemnation for the week. 159,149
pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT.
Chicago Woman May Die and Son Was
Injured by Bio Machine.

Chicago, Oct. s.-Mrs. Belle Cupler
wife of DR.. Ralph c. Cupler, 557 jack
son boulevard, was fatally injured last
evening in collision between buggy
in which she was riding with her hus-
band and 7-year- -old-son Walter and an
automobile driven by H. p. Bandlow,
2022 Harvard street. The child was
cut and bruised on the head and face
and the physician was dragged for half
a block in the wrecked vehicle None
of the occupants of the automobile was
injured Bandlow is said to have been
speeding at the time of the collision.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08

h' -Inty. are sheriffs, and the ten
candidate, Mayor c. w. Mattern
Moines, is an ex-sheriff Sher-
2 aterer and Sheriff Jackson each
s their applications filed with the
"a of control.
ayor .Mattern has not filed an APP
cation, but Is in a receptive mood.
"a would be pleased if appointed to
lie position. There is no surety that
me person appointed to the position
will be either a sheriff or an ex-sher-
iff In fact, tho the state board has
not discussed the matter as yet, there
are excellent reasons for believing
that knowledge of criminology will
be more of a requisite in the candidate
than a knowledge Of how to arrest a
criminal and lock on a pair Of hand
cuffs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
WOMAN DENIED NEW TRIAL.

Mrs. Aeeie Myers, Of Liberty, Mo-, May
Hang October 26.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Oct. s.-The SUI
preme court today denied Mrs. Aggia
Myers writ of error to the supreme
court of the United States. Her at
torneys may now apply to one of the
judges of the United States supreme
court for such a writ, to appeal the
case to that court for review. October
26 Is the date set for Mrs. Myers to
be hanged at Liberty, Mo-. for the mur-
der OF her husband.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
MYSTERY IN woMAN,s DEATH.

Body With Throat Cut Found in Va
cant Lot in Omaha.
Omaha, Oct. S.-A woman identified
as Miss Josephine Rummelhart aGed
40 years, was found in dying condi-
ton in a vacant lot near Twenty sixth
and Dodge streets and died at the
Omaha General hospital without re-
gaining consciousness Her throat was
cut and she had been beaten with q
club found nearby. The woman was
employed in the Scandinavian Wo-
mems Christian Association home and
was returning to her home when ate
tackled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
ToADsTooLs FATAL TO TWO.
Boy Dies While Sisters Funeral Wa.
in PROGRESS. and Mother May Die.

Anderson. Ind Oct. s.-From eating
toadstools, mistaken for mushrooms
u-year-old Gordon Earle died yester-
day afternoon during the funeral of his
7-year-old sister, Myrtle. who had sue
cumbed to the same poison. Their
mother, Mrs. Sara Earle, wife of Rob-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
WOULD BREAK STRIKE
twenty-five Professional Recruits from
Chicago, Secured in Des Moines, Fol-
lowing Organization Of Street Rail.
way Mems Union.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. s.-Twenty-four
hours after the organization OF the
Street Railway Mems Union, twenty
five professional strike breakers re-
cruited In Chicago, arrived in Des
Monies. A meeting of the officers OF
.the new union, and railway officials.
will be held this afternoon, when an
ultimatum will be issued by the for
mer. Increased wages and shorter
hours are demanded by the men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08

ert Earle, formerly of Toronto, Cam
ada, is thought to be dying also from
effects of the poisonous fungi that was
served OF the dinner table last Friday.
Physicians We're unable to check the
poison, all the usual antidotes for poi-
son apparently having no effect on the
victims. A minister was conducting a
funeral in one room, undertakers were
busy in another, while. in third room
physicians were struggling to save the
mother Of the family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08

Arrangements have been made to start
a school for the education of railroad
employees holding responsible positions.
The school will be started at Sparks,
New, in connection with the Univer-
sity Of Nevada, under rhe joint super
vision of the railroad and the univer-
sity.
The subjects to be taken up will in
clude arithmetic, elementary mechan-
les, mechanical drawing, link motion
and valve motion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
Morocco WeIcomes Gernoan

Morocco Welcomes German.
Tangier, Morocco, Oct. S.-Dr. Rosen,
at the head of the German mission, en-
tered Fez October 2, in great pomp,
creating a deep impression upon the
natives. = T.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-08
TWO STRIKERS KILLED.

Battel Between Lumber Company EN-
pIoyes and Detectives at Buckina-
ham, Quebec.
buckingham, Quebec, Oct. S. The
McLaren Lumber Company today en-
deavored to break strike which has
been in progress for a month The
strikers and detectives engaged in a
battle with guns, which is still going
no. Two strikers have been killed, one
detective hurt, and a number of per-
sons injured