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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
StouQhton

Ole Melaas and wife, G j Melaas and
Nels Hauk and wife attended the funer-
al in Madison Friday of Mrs Andrew
Flom, who died Tuesday, aged 63 years.
The deceased was sister OF y y Me
laas and cousin of Mrs Hauk.
Christen Sannes of Madison is visiting
Stoughton friends for few days. He
has for some time had charge OF the
music at an opera house in Oshkosh, but
has accepted position as musical con
ductor at the new family vaudeville
theatre to be opened in Madison next
week.
Robe Dow, president and cashier of
the Stoughton State bank, has entered
the lists as an apostle of correct orthog
raphy, and to encourage more speclfcal-
ly the study of spelling in the public
schools be is offering three prizes as fol
lows $40 in gold to the best speller; So
in gold to the second best speller and
ST. in gold to the third best speller in
the Dane county schools.
III Bioin is minus horse and buggy
and has engaged the services of the po-
lice to assist him to locate them. He
rented the outfit to a farmer boy on
Saturday. The boy stated he would be
back the same day. Nearly week has
passed and he has failed To show up.
The liveryman has about concluded the
rig has been stolen A message was re-
ceived from Edgerton informed Bjoin
that a man with mis- rig arrived in that
city Saturday evening and departed
about midnight.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
JUDGE DECIDES
CARUSO GUILTY
Famous Tenor Is Fined $40 for IAN
nOying a WOmaD in Central
Park. New York.

New York. Nov. 24.-After one Of
the most bitter arrangements ever
ltar' in Il court in this city. the case
c. 60 Caruso. the famous Italian
-. ~. who is charged with annoying
Il woman in the monkey house in Cen
tra! Park. was placed in the hands OF
Magistrate Baker of the Yorkville po-
lice court, who found Caruso guilty
and assessed a fine of $40.
Counsel for Caruso. in a closing ar
gument. which consumed nearly an
hour. declared that Caruso was the
victim of q police conspiracy and APP
pealed to the court not to blast a great
career upon such fiimsy evidence as
had been produced against the singer.
Speaking for the prosecution, Deputy
Police Commissioner Mathot character
lied CaruSo as man destitute of
moral sense.
Mr.. Mathot said he was not in court
IN the interest of the police depart
ment nor to defend Policeman Cain.
II am here" said Mr. Mathot, ION
behalf of women, our wives and
daughters, to ask you if these panders
and sexual perverts shall be permitted
10 use our public highways and the
parks for the prosecution of their
beStial performances"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Milton junction

Grin Vincent and family arrived here
from Minnesota Saturday and will again
take up their residence in this vicinity
after an absence of three years.
E G. MCGOWAN and G Millar re-
turned home Monday from their hunt
ing expedition in the northern woods.
U G brought home fine deer as me-
mento of the trip.
On Wednesday evening, Nov IA, 1906,
at the home of the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs G. d Lawton, about sixty of the
friends and relatives gathered to witness
the marriage of Clayton D Freeborn of
Lima to Miss Jessie E Lawton of Milton
junction. The ceremony was performed
by Rev G w Lewis. Following the con-
CALCULATIONS the company was treated to
bountiful supper thoroughly mixed
with social intercourse. About sixty
people we're present, including some
twenty from Albion and Edgerton, and
M. S. Eckert and wife of Shingle House,
Penn.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Evansville

Ruth Neff, the three year. old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs Ed Neff, died Mon
day Morning of pneumonia. The fun
eral and interment took place at Dous
man, their former home.
Two car loads of wind mills, pumps,
engines, etc, were shipped from the Bak-
er Manufacturing company's works last
Tuesday for South America. 1t was but
short time ago when similar cargo
was sent to that far away country.
A number of the relatives of John
Sperry and wife met at their home on
Tuesday evening, to assist in the celebra-
ton of their wedding anniversary. A
pleasant time was had and a handsome
dining room table was left as memento
Of the occasion.
The disappearance of Silas Parker on
the sixth of October still rem aims as
mysterious as ever. His wife and friends
have tried in vain to learn something of
him or where he is The last known of
him when he was seen boarding q south
bound train on the evening of that day,
and where he went or what became of
him no one yet knows. His wife is in
great distress and fears that he is in
some sanitarium unknown. No cause
can be assigned for his leaving as he and
his wife we're on the best of terms and
she fears that he was temporarily de-
ranged. Circulars with good likeness
and description of him have been sent
to all large cities and to points where he
formerly lived, with hopes of learning
something regarding present where
abOuts.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
GAINESVILLE

Geladon Bassett the wealthy whole
sale saddler dealer who died on Sunday,
leaves portion of his fortune to three
negro institutions as follows: The Brook
er Washington school in Alabama, the
Beloit school at Beloit, Ala, and the
Utica Normal and Industrial school at
Utica, N Y.
Hunting licenses to the number of
1850 have been issued by County Clerk
Howard Lee since August 10th. This
number breaks all records of local ma
ture and goes to show that Rock county
possesses plenty of sportsmen who be-
lieve in looking for game. Last season
the number of licenses reached about
1900 and before the present season closes
the number will undoubtedly 60 far be
yond the 1850 mark.
In the circuit court Friday the action
of boucher VS. the GAINESVILLE Street Ry
Go was dismissed owing to the failure of
the plaintiff to file costs boucher is the
travelling man who was injured in a col
lision of street car with Russels bus
several months ago. The jury trying the
action of John Pickett VS. Joseph Hume
for unlawful detainer, decided for the
defendant. Judge Dunwiddie took the
case of Mrs Mary A Matheson VS. Minnie
E Barber ct al under advisement and
the jury will pass upon it. In the action
of Helen A Clark VS. D w Clark ct al the
jury found for the plaintiff.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
WASHED OFF A PIER
-Four Men Caught by the Gaie-Fron-
tenaC Safe.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-The storm that
flashed the lakes yesterday was the
cause of considerable loss of life and
yDroperty. At Holland, Mich, four men
were washed off an extension Of the
pier there and drowned. Their names
are Contractor Bennett, Of MuSkegOn:
George Lachaine, of Holland: Avid
Nelson, of Muskegon, and Martin
Woodward, of Fennyille The life
saving crew tried to rescue the men,
Tout the surf boat was repeatedly beat
con back.
The steamer FrOntenac. which was
caught in the storm Wednesday, was
safely brought into port at Racine
with all we'll on board.
The barge Athens, in tow of the
steamer Pratt. went down in Lake
}1rie, carrying with her Captain Mack
oy and six men. Off Toronto. Canada.
aZlbe steam barge Resolution fOundered
with six men. The steamer Chauncey
-HuTTbuT is ashore off bennington. but
her crew is safe: the same is report
"sG of the steamer COnemaugh on
Toint 1felee. The barge ID. X. Clint. in
TOW of the Uurlbut. is missing with
mime men. The steamer Panama was
wrecked on Mineral Reef point. and
{leT C'sa4x rs safe
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
OFF FOR SAN JUAN OVERLAND
Interesting Features En- KOute-Re-
ceptiOn at the Capital.

At 1920 a. m. the party left Ponce
over the famous military road. Stops
of three minutes each We're made at
Juana Diaz, COamO and AibOnitO. At
each place the president was welcomed
by the mayor. and spoke briefly from
his automobile. At Cayey luncheon
was served. the officers of the Porto
Rico regiment being the hosts. AT
Caguas the president was given re-
markable reception. Here he spoke at
length. reiterating his views on Porto
Pican citizenship, and Mrs. Roosevelt
was showered with flowers and given
many presents.
Between towns along the military
road scattering crowds eagerly await
ed the chance of fieeting glimpse Of
the president. People from the Outly-
ing plantations, some on foot from the
mountain districts miles away; poems.
women, children, beggars and cripples
all came to pay tribute. Many Of
the occupants of shacks, who were too
patriotism by loudly cheering the
president. whom they seemed to recOg-
nize quickly.
From Rio Piedras to San Turco, Il dis
lance Of seven miles, along both sides
of the roadway were immense crowds
which cheered the president. Through
San TuIco. a suburb of San Juan, the
balconies and roofs Of houses and the
sides of the road were crowded with
enthusiastic crowds. Arriving al the
original entrance to the city OF San
Juan where formerly stood the old
city hall and gate. an arch had been
erected by the city, and here Mayor
Todd and the city officials extended
their welcome to the president.
He responded in brief speech and
was then escorted by the Porto Rican
provisional regiment to the governors
palace. The city was deliberately dec
GRATED, every United States flag availa-
BILE being used. The view in Fort
Eleza street was especially attractive.
The street which is narrow. was con-
gested with an enormous crowd as
likewise were the hOusetOps. balconies
windows and every point of vantage.
President Roosevelt was in a happy
mood and bowed and waved his hands
to the cheering thrCngs.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Insane ASYLUM Prospecting.

Shebcygan. Wis, Nov. 24.-The an
nllal report of the trustees of the She
boygan county insane asylum shows
that there are 124 inmates in the asy
lum and that there were only six
deaths during the year. The receipts
of the institution consisted of bal
ance of $3,536 from last year, the
state donation of $S,442, the tax levy
of $1,000. and the profits on the farm
amounts to S19,O45. The disburse-
ments, consisting Of additions, altera-
tons. and repairs, and the cost of run
ming the hospital amounted to $15,S2O.
leaving a balance of 1925 on hand.
The county board is anxious to solve
the tramp problem and a resolution
was introduced asking that a work
bol1So no buiIt
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Crapsey Renounces the Cloth.

Rochester \. Y. Nov. ga strug-
Gle which he believes will shake the
Protestant Episcopal church has been
begun by Rev. Dir. Algernon S. Crap
sey. Refusing to make ''cowartfly
retra elton" of his belief. DR.. Crapsey
who is rector of st. Andrews of this
city. renowned finally the ministry in
the church. At the same time he de-
clared he was about to carry the case
to the free intelligence and en-
lightened conscience of the world
and dedicated the remainder of his life
TO the cause
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Twenty Three Lives Lost and
Many Vessels Are Turned
into Wreckage.
WIND RACED WITH GREAT FURY
Ooubt as to the Fate of Several Miss
ing Craft
Hist Of the Ships That Went Down
or AshOre-Small Steamer That
Went Out and Is I'm
reported.

Buffalo, n. Y, Nov. 23.-The gale of
"Wednesday night and Thursday on the
great lakes caused a heavy loss to yes
Scl property, and twenty-three lives.
The barge ReSClute sank off Toronto
3y,d six men were drowned. The barge
Athens rs 3ropably lost off Sandusky,
O.. with eight men. All hope for the
Athens. however, has not been aban
s1Oned and tugs are securing Lake Erie
Tor her. This is the list of losses:
Hmlbut and C.. Il. Hill. beached on
141kc Erie: Athens, missing on Lake
Il1'ie; Puritan. aground on Lake HUI
ron; Comfort. sunk in ST Clair river;
Concmaugh, stranded on Lake Erie;
Besolute. fOundercd off Toronto: Pere
Marquette No. lC. stranded. Lake
Michigan: steamer Taylor. missing
Lake Michigan; schooner Paige ashore,
EaRC Michigan; steamer Panama,
1yrcrkcG on Mineral Reef point.
Barge Clint May Be Safe.
DetTOi-. Nov. 23-It is reported that
Che captain OF the ljfe-saving crew at
Point IG'Ce has sighted three barges
at anchor in Lake Erie below Point
PClee. The Clint is believed to be one of
the three, the other two being thought
TO be the bargeS Melvina and Spade
man, cast away by the steamer S. *.
Martin when she ran into Amherst
Qlur% for shelter.
OntOnOgan. Mich, Nov. % The
few barge MatanZas, consort of the
Panama. rode out the storm, and was
picked UP by tug.
SMALL Steamer Is Missing.
Muskegon, Mich, Nov. %. Fears
are entertained here for the small
steamer Helen Taylor, of Pentwater.
which left Holland about 1 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon just before the
storm broke, and has not been re-
ported at any port along the Michigan
sSiyore north of Holland.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
First publication October rs, 1906
Notice to Creditors.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN,
- County Court for Rock County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
of the County Court, to be held in and for said
County, at the Court House, in the City OF
GAINESVILLE, in said County, on the first Tues
day of May, A. d. 1907, being May 9TH,
will be heard, considered and adjusted:
All claims against Carl Ziebell, late
of the Town of Fulton in said County. de-
ceased. Ali claims must be presented for
allowance to said Court, at the Court House.
in the City of GAINESVILLE, in said County, on or
before the 23rd day of April A. D. 1907, or
be barred.
Dated October 23rd, 1906
By the Court,
J. w SALE County Judge.
j. z. TOwNE, Attorney.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Want Asylum to Pay Taxes.

Manitowoc. Wis, Nov. 24.--An ap>
peal to the legislature may be made
by school district No. 3 of the town
of Mantowoc Rapids. this county. to
adjust Il difficulty which has presented
itself. This district contains the
Manitowoc County Insane asylum,
valued at 100000. which is exempt
from taxation. Because of this fact
the district is obliged to bear the bur
den of school taxes fixed on the valua
ton less the asylum property. At the
session of the county board a petition
asked reimbursement on pro rata
basis from the county, but the board
turned deaf ear to the petitioners.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
CarbOlic Acid in Tea Kettle.

Wheeling. w. Va, Nov. 24-Smiley
Nebon. a wealthy dairyman. residing
near Bellaire. O.. his wife. two chill
dren and his father-in-law. John Rob
inson. are in serious condition as IA
result of carbolic acid poisoning. While
Mr.. NeDon was attending to work ON
the premises before breakfast. ii is
said. an unknown person entered the
kitchen and poured carbolic acid in the
tea kettle. The family drank coffee
made from the poisoned water Muir
der is believed to have been the mo-
tive and Investigations are being made.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
WOMAN PUTS IN A BIG CLAIM
Demands SIG, 900 from Estate of La.
Crosse Bachelor.

CFOSSe 1odcHtiOf.
Lacrosse. Wis, Nov. 24.-There was
surprise and CONSERVATION in probate
court during the probating of the will
of Gustav Ensel, a wealthy bachelor
who for forty years had been engaged
in the hide business here when Miss
frankie I.aSalle filed clairl for $40,
600
Miss LaSalle has attained a certain
prominence in police circles during
many years in which she has been III
almost constant and usually success
full conflicts with authorities. She is
proprietress of a rooming house on the
upper floors of big block where En-
sci conducted his business.
Ensel died interstate and his proper
ty was to be divided among numer-
ouS relatives. most of whom live in
Germany. Nothing was known of
Miss IaSalle's claim until now when
she presented an itemiZed bill covering
q period of twenty -five years. showing
balance due her of $4,000. Board
and attendance upon Mr.. Ensel during
: his illness are some of the items
found i'll The bill while thousands of
dollars of cash transactions which she
claims to be loans are scheduled.
Representative of the heirs imme-
diatelv announced their intention of
fighting the claim. They deny that
Ensel owed Miss LaSalle anything and
will oppose the allowance of any part
of her claims except possibly small
sum for care during his illness, for
which they say the estate is not legal
" liable but willing to pay.
Miss I.aSalle is noted as a hard
fighter and the case promises to so to
the supreme court. In the meantime
the woman has taken possession of the
building and promises to hold 1t
against al corners.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
CONDUCTOR GETS
A TRAIN ROBBER
Knocks Revolver from the Bandits
Hand and Throws Him
to Floor.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 2G.-One Of
the most unique and daring train rob-
berries in the history Of the southwest
was committed 100 miles east of Kan
sas City early in the day. Between
Slater and Armstrong. Mo-. distance
of twenty-One miles. Il masked man,
single-handed, robbed twenty passen,
gers in three cars of the fast east
bound combination Chicago and Alton
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy pas
Senger train. After half an hours
work he secured approximately $4,000,
besides several watches and other
pieces of jewelry.
The man finally was overpowered
by r. II. Haywood, the train cOnduc-
tor. who knocked a raised revolver
from the robbers hand and forced him
to the car floor The robber was
bound, made to disgorge and four
hours after the robbery was COM
mitted. was placed in Jail.
The robber. who said his name was
Trtlehart and that he came from Cali
fornia. was recognized by the engineer
rs the same man who On Nov. I last
in an exactly similar manner and at
the same place on the road. went
through the rear sleeper of ali east
bound Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific Overland Limited. which on
this division runs over the Alton
tracks. Truehart who refused to
give his full name. or tell what town
he came from, said that it was his
brother who held up the Rock Island
train
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Trolley Line to Holy Hill.

Hartford, Wis, Nov. 24.-Surveyors
of the Milwaukee Electric Railway
and Light company are laying out the
route of an electric line from North
Milwaukee to Fox Lake, via Holy
Hill. 1T is said that persons anxious
to secure trolley service between the
points named will donate right of
way in order to expedite the building
of the line. MenoInonee Falls. Lake
Five and Beaver Dam will be touched
by the proposed extension.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Davidson's Daughter Betrothed.

Madison. Wis, Nov. 24-At re-
ception in honor of Miss Alice Ran,
kin. of Milwaukee, Governor and Mrs.
Davidson announced the engagement
of their eldest daughter. Mabel to
Frederick c. Inbusch of Milwaukee.
The wedding occurs in the spring. Mr..
Inbusch graduated from the Uni
versity of Wisconsin in 1904. and Miss
Davidson completes university
course in February.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Loss of Life in a Collision.

Cherbourg. Nov 23.-Two big liners
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse and the
'flrmocC, cOllidcd in the English chan
,ule9 al 'aiight AS result thirteen
steeragc passengers and sailors were
KILLED. each vessel was seriously dam
,zfwed. and the two steamers have re-
OIrned to port for repairs. The pas
'sangers of the German vessel will be
trans shipped and leave France for
Now York tomorrow
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
First publication November 2, 1905.
Notice to Creditors.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
" Rock County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
of the County Court to be held in and for said
county. at the court house, in the city of James
ville in said county, on the first Tuesday of
May A. D. 1907 being May 7th 1907. at o'clock
a. m. the following matters will be heard,
considered and adjusted:
All claims against Celia Young, late OF the
town of Porter in said county deceased.
All claims must be presented for allowance
to said Court, at the court house, in the city OF
GAINESVILLE, in said county, on or before the 9th
day of April A. d. 1907. or be barred
Dated October q, 1906.
BY the Court,
J. w. SALE. County Judge,
clancy g. LOvERUD, Attorneys
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
President Roosevelt Warmly Wei.
coined by the People
of Porto Ric".
ONE LONG, HEARTY GREETING
From Ponce to San Juan There Is
Great Enthusiasm
elimination Is Reached at the Island
Capital, Where the Shouting
Crowds Are Dense in
Every Direction.

Ponce. Porto Rico. Nov. %. =. Presi-
dent Roosevelt arrived here from Co
lon on board the battleship Louisiana.
He was visited Oh board the vessel by
Governor Winthrop, who extended a
welcome to the island. The president
at once came ashore and was greeted
at the pier by Mayor Oppenheimer and
delegation of prominent officials and
citizens. rhe town, which was pro
fusely decorated in the president hon
OF. was crowded with people from the
surrounding country. In spite OF the
early hour the landingplace was crowd
ed Will an eXpectant throng, many
of whom. had been in their places all
night
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
National Grange AdjOurns.

Denver. Nov 24.-After sitting ten
days and legislating upon many mat
ters of Importance to the million mem
bers of the national grange. Patrons
the order has finally adjourned. 1t
was decided to establish weekly pa
per to be devoted entirely to the in
terests of the grange. Resolutions were
adopted favoring modification of the
tariff.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
First publication November 2, 1906. J
Notice of Hearing.
OF WISCONSIN,

CTATE OF WISCONSIN,
- County Court for Rock County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular
term of the County Court to be held in
and for said County at the Court House, in the
City of GAINESVILLE. in said County, on the first
Tuesday, being the 18th day of December, 1905.
at 8 O'Clock a. M, the following matter will
be heard and considered:
The application of Fl. r. Maiden for the
adjustment and allowance of his account as
administrator of the estate of Mary Maiden,
late of the City of Edgerton, in said County,
deceased. and for the assignment of the resi-
due of said estate, to such other persons as are
by law entitled thereto.
Dated November 2 1906
BY the Court.
J. w. SALE. County Judge.
J. p. TOwNE, Attorney.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Stray Bullet Kills Hunter.

WaShburn. Wis. Nov. 22-While
hunting in the vicinity of Four Mile
creek here in the afternoon Helmuth
Pade. 81 years old, was shot through
the head and instantly killed by a
stray bullet. The young man was IN
company with his brother when the
accident occurred. but the brother
seems to be unable to tell just where
the bullet came from. An inquest
will be held. The young man was the
son of Chris Pade. farmer.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-11-30
Woman Fails from a Train.

Colorado Springs. Col. Nov. 81
Mrs. Maude Denison. of Madison, Ill.,.
was instantly killed by falling from an
east-bound Rock Island train near
Callahan. 1t is not known how the ac-
cidcnt occurred.