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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
CIRCUIT JUDGES Of WISCON.
SIN WILL Be TENDEREO
Banquet at PIankinton House Nov. IS.

The Milwaukee Bar association will
tender banquet to the Circuit Judges
of Wisconsin at the Plankinton house
on November 10Th. Invitations have
been extended to the local bar associa-
tions throughout the state, including
that of Manitowoc county, to participate.
1t is intended to be a state rather than
local affair, the Milwaukee Bar associa-
tion merely taking the initiative. The
purpose is to bring the bench and the
bar in actual contact and develop
an attachment that will be mutually
helpful, the festivities being minor
consideration.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
SCHOOL BOARD CONVENTION.

The third annual convention of school
district officers will be held at the Turner
Opera house Friday, November Is. The
questions to be discussed will be practi
cal, and as much useful information
will be given as possible. Mr.. l.. w.
Wood. the country school inspector,
will be with us and give two talks.
There are III districts in the county.
Each district has three officers. Thus,
if all attend there would be 1888 present.
Last year the attendance was 1856. The
clerk is required to attend.
The law allows each member who at
tends two dollars per day and mileage.
This is paid ont of the district treasury.
Each district should have full repre-
sentation, as it means much to the pro.
gress of it's school to have its officers
learn the best ways of school admins,
tration.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
YOUNG MAN IS SERIOUSLY
INJURED BY VICIOUS HORSE.

Michael Killey, a young man residing
two miles north of Cooperstown, was
seriously injured last Thursday noon
when he was in the act of feeding a
vicious horse. When he entered the
stall the animal threw its body against
Killey with great force, pressing him
against the side of the stall. killey was
found lying on the floor of the stall,
fifteen minutes later. He was then un.
conscious He was found by his uncle
Michael Lawley, who carried the ap-
pareptly lifeless form of his nephew into
the house and summoned DR.. Nosburg,
who worked over the injured youth for
four hours before this latter regained
consciousness. The physician found
that the chest had been badly crushed,
the sternum being injured and some of
the ribs fractured
1t is feared that Killey has sustained
other internal injuries, and there is but
little hope for his recovery.
AT this writing, the injured man il
still lowering between life and death.
The young man is we'll and favorably
known in Cooperstown and other parts
of the county, and his many friends hope
for his complete recovery. He is n son
of James Killey He is twenty four
years old.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
A SUCCESSFUL MEETING.

A most enthusiastic audience gather
ed at the Turner hall in this city last
Friday evening to hear an address on
the issues of the political campaign de.
livered by National Democratic Com,
mitteeman II. E. Ryan of Waukesha.
About $50 people, including large
number of republicans and social demo
Gratis, were present
Mr.. Ryan was escorted to the hall by
the Marine band, which also played a
selection in the hall before the meeting
was called to order.
The speaker was introduced by Henry
Murphy, who presided over the meeting.
Mr.. Ryan is one of the ablest demo
cratic speakers of the state, and he
handled the issues Of the campaign in a
mastery manner. He had no difficulty
in holding the undivided attention of
his audience, which greeted many of his
remarks with hearty applause. The
mention of the name William Jennings
Bryan was greeted with the clapping of
hands by hundreds in the gathering.
Mr.. Ryan returned to Waukesha Sat
urday morning.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.

A very pleasant surprise was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Madison at their
home on North Sixth street on Wednes.
day evening of last week, the occasion
being the twenty fifth anniversary of
their wedding day. About 100 guests
were present. The affair was arranged
by ladies of the First Norwegian Luth-
eran church, assisted by others.
Mr.. and Mrs Madison We're presented
with handsome solid silver tea set and
other gifts appropriate to the occasion.
Refreshments were served and several
off hand speeches were made. Among
those who made speeches were Rev. O.
A. Alison, Rev Thorsen, pastor of the
First Norwegian Lutheran church,
Thomas Torrison, and G. II. Kiland.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
FIRST NUMBER OF LYCEUM
COURSE is SUCCESS.

The Rogers Grilley company, which
appeared at the Opera house Wednes-
day night, scored a signal success here.
The program consisted of musical selec-
tions played on the harp, and series of
readings Mr.. Rogers is a harpist of
rare skill, and his selections were re-.
ceived with great favor by the large
audience that filled the hall almost to
the limit of its capacity. Mr.. Rogers
responded to several encores.
But the feature of last nights attrac-
ton was the reading by Recitalist
Grilley, who is an elocutionist and per-
former of marked ability. He offered a
large number Of selections varied in
character, and every piece he spoke and
acted was highly enjoyable. He re-
sponded to five or six encores
The Y. Nj. c. A. Lyceum course has
been we'll begun, the opening attraction
surprising expectations.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
IS SUMMONED TO APPEAR
IN COUNTY COURT.

Next Thursday, Nov. Is, Jacob Brey,
Jr., will be required to appear in the
county court to show cause why he
should not be forced to support his aged
father Brey Is a prosperous farmer and
he owes his prosperity to his now poverty.
stricken father. The latter has been q
resident of this city for several years
past The Brey case has been pending
for four months 1t is to be hoped that
the law will compel Brey to support his
father.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
J. D. MARKHAM DEAD.

Atty. John D. Markham, a pioneer
resident of the city, passed away at an
early hour this Thursday morning at
his home, corner Fifth and Park streets,
having been i'll for some time, his illness
being due TO infirmities of age. The
decedent was about seventy eight years
of age. He is survived by two sons
Attorneys II. L. and R. H. Markham Of
this city-and one daughter, Mrs. Briggs
of Wausau.
The decedent was one of the best
known men of this city. He was held
in high esteem by his acquaintances,
who will sincerely mourn his passing.
The funeral will probably be held
Sunday morning.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

About o'clock last Saturday evening
BARLEY Morris of Centerville, while
on his way home from the city, met
with fatal accident at the Calumet
railway crossing west Of the city limits.
His wagon was struck by switch
engine in charge of Engineer Nels
Knudson. Mr.. Morris was thrown out
of the wagon, and he sustained severe
wounds on the head and several slight
bruises about the body. The wagon
was demolished. but the horses escaped
injury.
The injured man, who, having sus-
tained conclusion of the brain, lay
unconscious on the ground. was picked
up by the train crew and taken to the
depot. DR.. Pritchard was Immediately
summoned. An ambulance was called
and the injured man was taken to the
Holy Family hospital, where he hovered
between life and death until Wednesday
morning at S:l5 o'clock, when the end
came and he passed into the sleep that
knows no waking.
Although at times he had seemed to
rally slightly, he had never regained
consciousness. and the physician had
never held out any hope for his recovery.
Mr. Morris came to the city with a
load of barley Saturday afternoon at
o'clock. He started to return home
shortly before 6 p. M, and fifteen
minutes later the sad accident occurred.
Mr. Morris was born in the state of
New York, December %, 1S43. He
came with his parents to Manitowoc
county in 1854, the family settling on a
farm in the town of Newton when MIR.
Morris was eleven years old. He had
resided in the county ever since.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Mary Ann Brady of Liberty, and the
young couple settled in Centerville on a
farm which consists of 12O acres and
which is one of the finest farms in the
county.
Mr.. Morris was we'll to do. He was
we'll known in the southern half of the
county and WAS held in esteem by his
neighbors and acquaintance. His was
kind disposition. He was ever ready
to lend q helping hand to any one in
need. His sad and sudden end will be
deplored by many, and he will be missed
in the community in which he lived.
MIR. Morris is survived by his wife,
five children-two sons and three daugh.
ters, all grown up--two brothers, and one
sister.
The funeral will take place Friday
forenoon from st. Isadore's church at
Osman, Rev. j. Nj. Phelan officiating
and interment taking place at Osman
cemetery. The Catholic Knights of
Wisconsin, Branch IS, Meeme of which
organization Mr. Morris was an honored
member, will attend the funeral in a
body. The G. r. of Wisconsin societies
Of ST. Nazianz, School Hill and st.
Wendell have also arranged to have a
delegation from each society in atten.
dance at the obsequies.
May he slumber in peace His memory
will long be kept green by all who
knew him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
NAME OFFICERS AND COM
MlTTEES TO MAKE ARRANGE.
kENTS FOR 1907 FEST.

At meeting of the local branch of
officers and committees to have charge
of the arrangements for the 1907 fest of
the Wisconsin Krieger Verein to be held
in this city June 49, II, and Is were
chosen. Following is the list of officers
named c. H. Tegen. president; B..
Granke, first president Ignatz Sten.
Eel. second vice president; George Mess
man, secretary Charles Croll treasurer
Frank Hempel, assistant treasurer.
Three committees were named-acom-
mittee on entertainment and decorations,
one on souvenirs, and another on parks
and refreshments.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08

Herman Spoentgen, Sr., aged 10 years,
died at an early hour Tuesday morning,
Oct. 80, ut his home on South Twelfth
street the cause of death being appen-
dicitis. He had been i'll for few weeks.
His wife passed away four years ago.
Mr.. Spoentgen is survived by ten chill
dren-tive sons and five daughters. The
children are; Henry, Herman (Jr.). John
and George, this city; and Ernst, Chca.
go Mrs. James Damey, Chicago; Mrs.
Henry Hess and Miss Minnie Spoentgen,
West Pullman, H. Mrs. NJ. G. Hess and
Miss Helen Spoentgen, this city.
The funeral was held Friday after.
noon, Nov. ?, Mt 230 o'clock from the
German Reformed church, the Rev.
MIR. Grether officiating Burial was at
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Spoentgen was native of Ger
many, born Oct q. 1881. He came to
this city forty five years ago with his
wife and two children. During the last
few years he had led retired life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
NUMB Der l8
DIED

Joseph Kriz, aged sixty-three died
at o'clock Tuesday morning. Oct. 30
at the family residence on Eleventh
street, after an illness extending over a
period OF six months, death resulting
from the effects of an operation he mad
undergone for cancer of the bowels on
Saturday, Oct 21.
Mr.. kriz is survived by wife and
tour children. He was a carpenter by
trade, and worked at his trade until the
time when the fatal disease mentioned
fastened itself upon him.
The funeral was held last Thursday
afternoon. The carpenters union, local
No. $40, attended the obsequies in a
body.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
REV. THORSEN RESIGNS
PASTORATE OF FIRST
Norwegian Lutheran Church to Accept
Call From Clifton, Texas.

Rev P. E. Thorsen has resigned rs
pastor of the First Norwegian Lutheran
church here. The resignation was ac-
cepted at meeting held last Thursday
night. Rev. Thorssn has accepted a
call from Norwegian Lutheran church
at Clifton, Texas. Mr.. Thorsen will
continue in charge of the local church
until successor has been chosen. 1t
may take three months before a selec.
ton is made.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
LOCAL MAN HONOREO.

AT the organization meeting of the
way association at Milwaukee last Sat
urday, Thomas Higgins of this city.
president and manager of the Manito
woo & Northern Traction company, WAS
elected first vice president of the associa-
ton
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
MARRIED..

Miss Sophia Kerscher and Mathew
Kock, both Of Francis Creek, we're united
in marriage on Wednesday of last week
at the home of the brides parents, the
Rev. Mr. Pel!igrin performing the
ceremony. The bride was attended by
Miss Theresa Kerscher and Miss Mary
Koch, and Edward Koch acted as
groomsman. George c. Kornely offici
ated az usher.
After the ceremony wedding dinner
was served at the brides home, and this
was followed by reception at Stadler' 8
hall at which reception nearly 100 in
vited guests were present.
The young couple have the well wishes
of a host of friends.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
JUDGE ANDERSON ENTERTAINS
COUSIN he HAD NOT Seen FOR
MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS,

William Anderson, a cousin to Judge
j. 5. Anderson, was here from New
York city on Saturday and Sunday for
visit at the home of Judge Anderson.
The Anderson cousins had not met for
nearly third OF century.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
THE CITY'S TAX LEVY FOR
the YEAR IS $50, 005.

The total city expense for the ensuing
year is estimated at $s0,sl5 The city
expense last year WAS $S7 ,GS4.
The tax levy voted by the council,
this week. for the ensuing year IL $5s,
005 This, with the revenue received
from license, etc, will give the city a
total of $50, Sl5 for the year, which sum
is the councils finance committee 4
estimate of what the citys expense will
be for the year
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
SUFFERS A FRACTURE OF
RIGHT ARM while HASTEN
ING TO HIS FATHERS BEDSIDE.

John Spoentgen sustained fracture
of his right arm Tuesday morning, oct
60 at an early hour when he slipped and
fell near the door of his home. The
accident occurred while he was in
the act of answering Il call to his
fathers deathbed Dr. Kemper was
called to reduce the fracture
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08

Andrew Olson Lyken civil war
veteran who was pioneer resident of
the county, died last week at his home
in the town of Liberty, where he had re.
sided continuously for nearly fifty years,
the cause Of his demise being heart
failure, He was apparently Well when
he retired on the evening of his last day
on earth The next morning he WAS
found dead in his bed. A physician that
was summoned gave it rs his opinion
that Mr.. Lyken had died of heart failure.
Mr. Lyken was native of Norway,
born May 10, 1924 He was married in
lS4', and several years latter the couple
came to America, settling on farm in
the town Of Liberty.
He is survived by his aged wife, five
children, and one brother, who also
served in the war of the rebellion. Four
Of the children reside in Liberty and
one lives in the state of Minnesota.
The decedent was held in esteem by Il
large number of acquaintances, who
will sincerely regret his passing from
among their midst
Burial took place at the cemetery ad.
joining the Nalders Lutheran church. in
Liberty, the Rev Alfsen performing the
last sad rites.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
SHEB0YGAN CITY TEAM
BESTED BY AERIAlS

The Aerial basketball team defeated
the Sheboygan City team last Saturday
night at the Turner hall in this city by
q 38to.l9 score. The game was the
Aerial's opening one for the season. The
attendance was very large and n neat
sum was cleared.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08

Mr. d. L. Mulqueen was in the city
from Green Bay yesterday and, inciden-
tally made the PILOT office call
Atty Oscar NJ Torrison, a former
resident of this city. was elected as one
of the judges for the new municipal
court established in Cook county, Hi.
nois. His many friends here will be
pleased to hear of his success
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS WILL
MEET TUESDAY.

The courthouse committee met on
Wednesday. The meeting was devoted
to a discussion of plans for the new
courthouse furniture. A report will be
submitted to the county board, which
will meet next Tuesday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08

Mrs. Anna Lonsdorf died on Monday
ut the home of her son John in the town
of Newton. The decedent was eighty
seven years of age. She had been a
resident of the county for more than
fifty years. She is survived by two
children her son John and one daugh-
ter, Sister Lucretia at the Silver Lake
convent. The funeral was held this
Thursday morning, interment being at
the Newton cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
NO GOOD ROADS CONVENTION
IN MANIT0WOC COUNTY

The Manitowoc good roads convention
that was to be held in this city to-day
has been called off. 1t has developed
that the movement started here two
weeks ago by representatives of the Ma
tional Good Roads association Is not =
commendable one.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
REV. ROGNE RESIGNS.

Rev, E. T. Rogne has resigned the
pastorate of the ST. Paul's Norwegian
Lutheran church of this city to accept a
cali from Forest City, Iowa. Rev
Rognes pastorate here has extended
over II period of nearly eight years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Sunday night A. Kapitan walked off
State street bridge into the river. He
was not aware of the fact that part Of
the bridge had been removed kapitan
WAS rescued by the dredging crew.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
VIM. MURPHY TO Be DELE
GATE TO BOSTON GATHERING.

w. j. Murphy of this city has been
chosen as the local delegate to attend
the convention of the International
Seamens Union of America to be held
at Boston ON December Bird next.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08
KEWAUNEE DEFEATS NORTH
SIDERS BY 17-T0-0 SCORE,

The north side high school football
team, this city, was defeated by the
Kewaunee team at Kewaunee last Sat
urday, by score of II too
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08

Miss Theresa Skarda and Joseph Tetek
were united in marriage last Saturday
night at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs NJ Skarda, North Sixth
street, The marriage WAS solemnzed
by County Judge Chloupek. Only rela.
tives and intimate friends of the con-
tracing parties were present at the
event. After the ceremony wedding
dinner was served.
Mr.. Tetek and bride are both well and
favorably known, Their many friends
will wish them happy matrimonial
career, The young couple will reside
on North Sixth street
Mr.. Tetek is employed as motorman
by the Manitowoc q Northern Traction
company
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08

Miss Emma Plahnik and Robert
Cizeh were joined in matrimony Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock in the county
court room, Judge Chloupek perform
ing the ceremony. The young couple
will reside in Kossuth.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08

Miss Mi nnie Archolz and John Pete,
rik, both of Shoto, were joined in matri-
mony at the home of the brides parents
on Tuesday afternoon of last week. The
young couple will reside at Shoto. Their
many friends will wish them long and
happy married life
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Berlin Hall died last Saturday The
funeral was held Monday afternoon
from the house.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-08

Norman Thompson and Miss Helen
Flentie both of Mishicot, We're united
in marriage on Wednesday afternoon of
last week. The marriage was solemnized
in the county court room, Judge Chou
PEEK officiating. The young compile will
live at Mishicot.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-08-10

many reasons Ru&&ian caviarc com
minds Tie market
t"Imcr'y tie STURGEON fishers nd
doA to their profi, hy ,hc sale Of tho
air bladder or Tie sturgeon Tor mnk
ing isinelASs. and ltnssm was Tor II
Ion" limc the only country supplying
his commodity, Modcrn nccrssitics
however, have lei to this breathing
apparatus being appropriated from
other fish Than thr Stm@c"u, So the
trade has declined.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1906-02-24

and How to Get Them-Sam c.
Lancaster. Consulting Engineer,
Department of Public Roads,
United States Department of A gri-
culture.
Stock Feeding-Prof. Nj. A. SEQ
veil, Director Kentucky Expert
ment Station, Lexington.
Potato Culture-Alva Agee, Ohio.
The Adulteration of Seeds-Dr.
J. W. 1. Dewel, Bureau of Plant
Industry, U. 5. Department of Ag-
riculture.
Wedne sday Evening, s O'Clock.
Banquet by Frank fort Business
Mems Club.
Toasts.
Thursday Morning. March LIST. 10
O'Clock. Opera House.
Invuca tion-Rev. Vim. Grove.
Music.
Corn Growing in Kentucky-Prof.
+. q. Holden. Anes, Iowa.
Kentucky as a Breeding State for
Thoroughbred Cattle--Hon. Abra-
ham Renick, Winchester; r.. r..
Giltner, of Eminence.
, Baby Beef Making and Lamb
Feeding-Joseph f. Wing, Ohio.
The Future of Kentucky Roads
c. NJ. Hanna, Shelby County.
Thursday Afternoon, 2 O'Clock,
Opera House.
Music.
The Trotting Bred Carriage Horse
George NJ. Hummel. Animal Hus-
bandman, United States Depart.
nent of Agriculture.
Kentucky as IA Tobacco Growing
State-A. ID. Slammed, Depart.
ment of Plant Industry, United
States Department of Agriculture
Fertilizing Tobacco in Kentucky
ID. |. Duncan, New York.
The Future of Kentucky Tobacco CO
interests-C. NJ. Hanna, Shelby
County.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1906-02-24
WANTED TO TALK BUSINESS

A business man has daughter
and also confidential clerk, and
the confidential clerk has for some
time been attentive To the daugh-
ter. but he has motor had not u
month acO-sufticient courage to
come to the point. though the
young woman, goodness knows.
has never done anything to scare
him off. for he is a first-class fellow
in every respect. The other even
ing he was making Il call, and
about O'Clock her father came in.
"Ah. George" hesssaid, chow
about that deal We were talking of
this afternoon? Did you see the
party?"
Yes, sir" replied George, land
I expected to see you this evening
and tell you about it"
MY dear, said the father. turn
ing to his daughter, will you re-
tire for a few minutes? George
wants to speak business for II
while.
The daughter rose up. but hest
tated.
why do I have to go?' she
asked, doubtfully.
Because. dear smiled the
father. you are not interested.
Why do you want to stay?''
She blushed and fid2eted.
Because, papa. she twittered.
"I'd rather like TO hear George
talk business just one 2.
Then George cot red. and the
father looked at them both signifi-
cantly. and the girl fled.