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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
REV. GRAUER ELECT
Ed PASTOR OF ST.
JOHNS CHURCH.

Rev. Karl Grauer, young minister
who recently graduated from theolog-
ical college at st. Louis, Mo, has ac-
cepted the call as pastor of st. Johns
Evangelical church of this city. He
succeeds Rev. Karl Nagel, who re-
signed several weeks ago to accept the
pastorate Of the Evangelical church at
Brillion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
A JOYOUS OCCASION.

Last Friday, at high noon, seventy five
or more members of The Manitowoc
County Teachers Training School
Alumni association enjoyed the annual
banquet at the school Among those
who responded to toasts were Prin !.
Christensen, Supt. Larson, Edward Kock,
and Miss Halberg. The reunion was
prolific of much JOY for all participants.
Friday evening the alumni had a
dance at the Opera house, Urban's harp
orchestra furnishing the music.
Officers of the association for the en-
suing wear were elected at the business
session of the reunion Friday afternoon
Following is the list of officers chosen
for the year.
Miss Zeralda Buerstatte Of this city,
president; A. D. Strouf this city vice.
president; Edward Koch, secretary and
Edward Gerl Four Corners, treasurer.
John Tuschel Of Cato was caller at
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
WATER co. SUES CITY.

The Water company has filed an ap-
peal from the action of the council in
refusing to allow the company's entire
bill of $42Sl II for hydrant rental, and
the controversy has now found its way
into the courts.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
MRS. HAlBERG APPOINTED
POSTMASTER AT MlSHICOT
To Succeed Her Husband, Deceased.

Mrs Louise Halberg has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Mishicot for the
residue of the unexpired term of her
husband, the late Fred Halberg who
died suddenly several weeks ago. Mrs.
Halberg is thoroughly familiar with the
duties of the Office, and she has already
taken charge of it.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
COUNTY TRAINING SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

Inc 0IIn annual COulLlcuCeLleli tN-
ercises of the Manitowoc County Train
ing School for Teachers were held last
Thursday evening at the Opera house,
A class of twenty three. four boys and
nineteen girls, received diplomas. Fol
lowing is the list of the names of the
graduates: Mamie l.. Brennan, Lillian
Louisa Chloupek, Margaret Estella Day,
Mary Ellen Donahue, Lulu Viola
Erickson, Florence l.. Grover, Amanda
M. Halberg, Lizzie Handl, Elma
Matilda Hanson, Elizabeth Loughlin,
Anna Elizabeth Mccarthy, Frances
Irene Mccarthy Katherine Roeckel,
May Alice Robinson, Augusta Elfrieda
Schmitt, Ella NJ. Schneider, Mary
Matilda Wallau, Viola M. Westgate,
Isabel Woods, Laudimire j. Coubal,
Charles }. Elmer, Eugene S. Knox, and
Joseph Voboril.
The front of the stage was banked
with flowers and ferns, the class flower
the white rose-and the class colors-
emerald and pearl-being much in
evidence. The class motto was, More
Beyond" The graduates, Prin. Chris.
tiansen and Mr. Sheridan were seated
OH the stage.
The program, which opened at
o'clock, consisted of five numbers the
commencement address by James A.
Sheridan of Milwaukee, the presentation
of diplomas by Prin. F. Christensen,
and three selections by Urban's harp
orchestra
Mr. Sheridan touched briefly on the
history of teachers training schools in
Wisconsin, and he dwelled on the i'm.
portance of those institutions in the
work of elevating the standard of
education in rural districts of the state.
He stated that the hope of the American
people and the perpetuity of the nation
largely rested on the common school
the palladium of morality, character
and national integrity. He asserted
that it was part of the mission of the
common school to combat the evils that
had fastened themselves upon state legis
latures, the methods of administering
justice, the social life of great centers OF
population, etc.-The address, though
an eXtemporaneous one, was teeming
with thought and the expression OF
wholesome truth.
Prin. Christiansef, in comforting the
diplomas, addressed the class in few
wellchosen words.
The program was much enjoyed by
the large audience in attendance.
The class day exercises of the schoo
were held at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon
at the Opera house. The attendance wa
very large.
The program was most excellent one
and it was carried out with marked
success. The ability the graduates
showed has been tavorably commented
upon by hundreds of people who listened
to the rendition of the exercises
The program was as follows
Chorus, The Lark Roque
Salutalion Augusta Schmit
International Arbitration
Charles Elme
Recitation, Rhoecus Lizzie Hand
Scientific Investigation of Agriculture
Joseph Vobori
Chorus, The Gondola Smar
Marquette May Wallal
Bryant's Nature Poems Viola Westgat,
Defamation, Our Future
Laudimire Couba
PART II, A SYLVAN SCENE.
Glass Jokes
Medley of Childrens Songs
Prophecy Class Prophecies Florenc
Grover
Glass Song-Words by Lillian Chloupel
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
FRANCIS CREEK YOUNG
MAN FALLS ON SAW AND
IS SEVERELY INJURED

Theodore Delsman, aged twenty years,
was severely injured last Friday after
noon while operating a circular saw at
Francis Creek. He fell on the saw, and
was cut about the back and arms. At
this writing it is reported that he is ex-
pected to survive.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
GET REWARD OF $50 FOR
CAPTURE OF PRISONER

Officers Dueno and Carle Of the local
police force last week received a reward
of $50, paid by the state for the capture
of an escaped prisoner from the Green
Bay reformatory. The capture was
made six weeks ago
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05

E. S. Grove Of The PILOT and his
bride, who departed on their honeymoon
trip ten days ago, arrived IN Denver on
July . They expect to arrive home on
Saturday next
Ed. Pritzel of Cato was a caller at the
PILOT Office to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Schmelzle and
family of five children. who came here
from Chicago on the excursion train last
Saturday Mr.. and Mrs Schmelzle being
members Of the Manitowoc County Club
OF Chicago, returned home this after
noon, after visit with relatives in the
city and county. Yesterday morning
Mr.. Schmelzle and son Albin made the
PILOT office pleasant call.
just received car load of keystone
and Sterling hay leaders and side de-
livery rahes and Champion and Thomas
Tedders.
We guarantee there are no better
machines made. All ready for delivery.
Loaders and RaEes, S52 90
& fork Tedders, $500
s fork Tedders, $500
h. j. ANDERSON,
opposite O. Torrison Co. g warehouse.
Mr.. Frank Burt of the town of Glib
son was caller at the PILOT Office to-
day.
The remains of Mrs. Anna Deubler, a
former resident Of this city who died at
her home in milwaukee, on Tuesday,
were inferred in Evergreen cemetery
here this afternoon, the funeral being
held from the home of Henry Palzer
Madison street.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
TO THE PUBLIC

TO THE PUBLIC:
In further explanation of our article
of recent date to the CITY council
Citizens, and the Manitowoc Cityelub,
we wish to add, that it has been the
wish expressed by many of our citizens
that when tests are requested by the
city that the Water company under no
circumstances open the much talked of
river intake for fear of unnece ssarily
contaminating the general water supply.
1t Is also generally understood or. if not,
should be, that the river intake is q part
OF our system as originally built, and
that we have an absolute right to use the
same when emergency requires, but in
order to concilate and satisfy Manitowoc
people we have tried and wish to con
tlnue trying to avoid opening this intake
unless driven to by the unreasonableness
and severity of test or through the
extreme requirements Of fire At the
test given last spring and at all previous
tests the necessity of using the river
intake has been avoided and we trust
that no occasion in the future will force
us to turn it on, but that we possess
such right where necessity demands
there is no question. If the citizens are
willing that we shall place in service
our several supplies for emergency
water including the river intake. we
stand ready and willing to give test
withcit eng notice whatsoever. But, if
public Be ltiment denies us the rights
that our franchise invests us with, then
We are compelled to ask for reasonable
notice OF u test properly to safeguard
the rights of all; which means more
than the average person appreciates
We further wish it understood by all
that this company has never refused
the fire chief direct pressure for fire
and has no intention of doing so but,
on the contrary, stands ready and will
ing to give him direct pressure for fires
at all times, and it is our custom
to keep man in attendance ut
fires to wait on the city's fire chief
that his orders may be properly com
mnnicated to our pumping station. We
stand ready to give test without using
the river intake provided reasonable no.
tice Is given us, that we may have a
representative of the Company present
besides its local manager. We offer this
statement to our citizens that our posi-.
ton may be better understood.
MANITowoC WATER WORKS COMPANY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money il it fails to
cure. E. w. GROVES signature is on
each box. 25c
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05

Oscar Wintermeyer, who has been
|erking at Collins, has returned TO the
|ty to accept a clerkship in the grocery
apartment of the Schuette Bros. store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05

Miss Carolina Currens, daughter of
Mayor j. X. Crrrens of Two Rivers, was
married to f.. Wallace Of Chicago last
Friday at that city. The couple will re.
side Mt Chicago, where the groom is EN-.
ployed as an engineer for The Western
Electrical company.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05

The Spanish American War veterans
of Wisconsin will hold their next con-
vention in this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05

A very interesting article from
the officers of The Manitowoc
County Club of Chicago will ap-
pear in next weeks Pilot.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
MUM Der So
SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Held Reunion At Turner Hall Thurs.
day Last.

The tenth annual reunion and ban
quet of the South Side High School
Alumni association was held at the
Turner hall last Thursday evening.
More than $50 graduates of the school
were in attendance. The hall was deco
rated with flags. bunting, flowers and
the school colors, black and orange.
Richard Buerstatte officiated as toast
master at the banquet. MIR. Fred Schuette
responded to the toast, "Our Schools,
the Old and the New" and Rev. August
Dusold responded to "Reminiscences. -
After the banquet officers were elected
for the ensuing year Atty. Arthur
Wyseman was chosen president; Mrs
Emil Sixta, vice president; Ottoman
Falge, secretary and Louise Barnstein,
treasurer
Following the election, dancing was
indulged in for several hours, Urban's
harp orchestra furnishing the music.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05

Miss Ida Madge Pilgers Presen-
tation entitled Masters of the
World' will appear in the next
issue Of The Pilot.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05

Miss Helen Kansier and DR.. Otto c.
Wernecke, well known young people of
this city, We're united in marriage last
Thursday noon at the home of the
brides parents, 1885 South Ninth street.
Only relatives of the contracting parties
witnessed the ceremony, which was per
formed by Rev William Kansier of
Appleton, Wis, brother of the bride.
The nuptial pair were attended by Miss
Minnie Schmidtman and Carl Kansier,
Jr. Following wedding reception, the
couple departed on the afternoon train
for II trip north.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Kansier. Until short time
ago she was employed in the Office of the
Schuette Bros. Co She is graduate
of the south side high school. The groom
is a son of Mr.. and Mrs G. Wernecke,
Sr., who reside mt Newton. After
graduating from the south side high
school here he entered the dental de-
partment Of the Milwaukee Medical
college. After completing the course
there he engaged in the practice of his
profession, in this city. He has dental
Offices in the Wernecke and Schmitz
block. The couple will reside on Colum.
bus street. Their many friends will
wish them much happiness.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
THIEF RETURNS MONEY
AND PROMISSORY NOTE

The thief who entered the house Of
Carl Luebke at Rosecrans about two
weeks ago and stole $11S in cash aud a
sl300 promissory note while all members
OF the family were ont in the yard
returned the money aud the note last
week Of his own accord. The thief was
thoroughly contrite. Mr.. Luebke has
not disclosed the identity of the man.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05
MARRIED..

AT st. Rose church of Kenosha, Miss
Freida Weise and +. Leist were united
in marriage last week They were at
tended by Margaret Weise and Chas.
KAHN. After the ceremony they repair
ed TO the home of the bride, where a
reception was held The couple will
make their home at Wis, where
Mr.. Leist conducts saloon in company
with Chas Rain.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05

John Tuschel Of Cato was caller at
the PILOT Office to-day.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-07-05

William Rahr, Sr., and Gustav Leven.
hagen were at Milwaukee on Tuesday
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-06-22

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST CIRCUIT, TERRITORY OF
HAWAIL-AT CHAMBERS. - IN
PROBATE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-06-22

In the Matter OF the Estate of Louis
Marks, deceased.
Order for Notice of Hearing Petition
for Probate of VIII.
A document purporting to be the last
will and testament of Louis Marks,
late of Honolulu, Oahu, Territory of
Hawaii, deceased, having on the 18th
day of June, A. d. 1906, been presented
TO said Probate Court, and a petition
for the probate thereof and for the
issuance of letters testamentary to
Charles Bon, of said Honolulu, having
been filed by Nellie B. Marks, widow
of said deceased:
It is hereby ordered. that Monday
the 23rd day of July, A. D. 1906, at 10
o'clock a. m, of said day, at the court
room of said court. at Honolulu, Oahu,
Territory of Hawaii be and the same
hereby is appointed the time and place
for proving said viii and hearing said
application.
1t is further ordered, that notice
thereof be given. by publication once a
week for three successive weeks, in
the Pacific Commercial Advertiser.
published in the English
language. the last publication to be not
less than ten days previous to the time
therein appointed for hearing.
Dated at Honolulu. Oahu, Territory
of Hawaii June IA, A d. 1906.
W. J. ROBINSON.
Third Judge First Circuit Court.
7442-June Is, %. %; July s, 1906.
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SALE OF BANKRUPT'S
REAL ESTATE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that pursuant
TO an order made by the Honora BILE
sanford b. Dole, Judge of the District
Court OF the United States for the Ter
ritory of Hawaii, on the 2Sth dav of
May. 1906. in the matter of Harvey
ReXford Hitchcock, Bankrupt. there
Will be sold at public auction al the
auction Rooms of James F. Morgan.
on kaahumanu Street. in Honolulu Is
land OF Oahu and Territory of Hawaii.
on Saturday. June 80. 1906. at I2 O'Clock
noon of said day. the following prop
erty of said bankrupt: all of that GER
tain lot or premises in the Kaiulani
tract being a part of the Mckauea
lands in Kilihi, in said Honolulu, more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the north corner of this
lot or piece, which is also the east
corner of Lot in block 8 and running
thence as follows:
l. S. 610 L w. 100 feet along Lot s.
Block 8 thence:
2. S. 2S' go e. so feet along Charles
Road, thence:
g. S 61o l. w 100 feet along said
road and Lot Is. Block =. thence:
/. S. 30 So E 20S feet along the
premises of w. C. Achi. thence:
5. n. SO IS f 235 feet along the
land of Palama. thence:
s. \. 2S0 So w. 240 feet along a stone
quarry belonging to the Territory of
Hawaii, to the initial point, contain
ing an area of $4,000 square feet, more
or less, and being portion of the
premises set forth as apana of Royal
Patent 2509 on Land Commission Award
6450 to Kaunuohua no Moehonua
Terms: Cash q. S. Gold Coin Deeds
at expense of purchaser.
Dated, Honolulu. T. H, May 80. 1906.
WILLIAM L. CASTLE,
Trustee.
7439-12, Is. 10. %. %, %.
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FORE
CLOSE AND OF SALE.

Under or by virtue of the power Of
! sale contained in that certain mortgage
| dated the 10th day of May, 1904, made
| by Kaaihue Kahulanui (w) and kaha
| Kahulanui (k), both of North Kona,
Island of Hawaii, as Mortgagors to
Albert Alves d'Araujo of Honolulu,
Island of Oahu, Territory aforesaid, as
| Mortgage, and of record in liber 256,
pages 44S-451, Hawaiian Registry of
Conveyances. and pursuant to Section
2161, (Chapter 1897 OF the Revised Laws
of Hawaii, the undersigned, Albert
Alves d Araujo hereby gives notice that
he intends to foreclose the said mort
gage for condition broken, to-wit: the
non payment of principal and interest
secured by the said mortgage when
due.
Notice is hereby likewise given that
the property conveyed by the said
mortgage will be sold at public auc-
ton at the auction rooms of James F.
Morgan, Honolulu aforesaid, Auction
eer, on Saturday, the Both day of June,
1906, at twelve O'Clock noon.
The property conveyed by the said
mortgage to be sold consists of:
l. An undivided one-third part or
share of all that tract of land situate
at Hienaloli, North Kona, Hawaii.
mentioned or described in Royal Patent
(GranD No. 1852 to Kawelo. being the
part or share of the said tract of land
conveyed to E. Kahulanui by z. K.
Kaihenui by deed dated May %, 1889,
and of record in liber H. page 210, Ha-
waiian Registry of Conveyances.
2. All that tract of land containing
an area of 561a acres situate at Kalaoa
North Kona, Island of Hawaii men
toned or described in Royal Patent
(Grant) No. 1908 to KekeIeaukai, being
the land conveyed to the said Kaaihue
Kahulanui by ]. Viyichayes by deed
dated May 10th, 1904
3. All that piece of land containing
an area of 962 square fathoms situate
at Hienaloli, North Kona, Island of
Hawaii, mentioned or described in
Royal Patent 1888 Land Commission
Award 2316 to Haleokane, being the
land conveyed to the said Kaaihue Ka-
hulanui by J. w Kuaimoku by deed
dated May 7, 1895, and of record in liber
155. page $50 in the said Registry.
(Sgd.) ALBERT ALVES D'ARAUJO.
Terms:-Cash, United States Gold
Coin; deeds at expense of purchaser.
For further particulars, apply to
Holmes & Stanley, Kaahumanu Street,
Honolulu. Attorneys for Mortgage. or
James F. Morgan. Honolulu, Auc-
tioneer. 7436-June s. Is. %, %.
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STARTS BALL ROLLING.
1--WE may say that we shall need $780,
00O,'' said Mr.. Jones. During the year
everyone will have an opportunity to
contribute 1 don't want to leave the
pace, however. today, without start
having been made. Who'll give the
whole sum? I see Mrs Jones holding
up one finger. That may mean a
warning to me but I guess 1t means
that she'll give a thousand dollars.
some time ago. Mrs Russell Sage
gave $25 to a good cause. Soon after
Russell Sage himself was confronted
with the same subscription list. He
saw his wife's name down for $25 and
took a pen and wrote Mr.. and Mrs
Russell Sage. $50 That's what L call
mean. I'm not going to do that /
going to put down Mr.. and Mrs. P. c
Jones. $1,000 and don't forget that
s4S 900 is still needed to complete the
improvements" tApplausel.
The proceedings terminated with the
singing of AUD Lang Syne,' but the
crowd fingered in the grounds for an
hour or more, chatting and partakInS
of the refreshments provided.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-06-22
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
YEE KING TONG SOCIETY.

At the annual meeting of the zee
King Tong Society held on the 14th
day of May, 1906 the following officers
were duly elected:
President. a. Heen
Vice President Ching Chew zee
Treasurer Chong
Assistant Treasurer. ........ Wong You
English Secretary. Ho Sing Fook
Chinese Secretary GOO Fat
Auditor Chong Hip Hing
HO SING FOOK,
English Secretary.
Honolulu. June IS, 1906 7446
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NOTICE.

There will be meeting Of the mem
hers of the Manoa Golf Club at the
Young Hotel on Friday evening, June
%, 1906. to receive final reports of Of
fcers and consider the matter Of dis
solving the club and winding up us
affairs
WADE WARREN THAYER,
Secretary, Manoa Golf Club.
June 10. 1905.
744s-June 20, %, %, a. %, 20.
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1892, Is. 10, %, %, 90.
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NOTICE.

All persons having claims against
the Manoa Golf Club are requested to
present the same to the treasurer, L
his office. COS Stangenwald building,
before June IS. 1906, as the club expects
10 wind up its affairs and dissolve on
or about said date
J. o. YOUNG.
Treasurer, Manoa Golf Club.
June 10, 1906.
7446-June 20, %, %. "a, %. %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17
Chess and Soldiers.
rom the Westminster Gazette.


Mr. Francis George Heath writes to US
pointing out that the suggestion of Gen
Sir Frederick Maurice that every soldier
should play chess, raises a point interest
ing for both chess-players and soldiers,
which perhaps some chess-playing readers
could settle:
ut has been ayerred that the great mill
tary commanders OF the last century,
need not say the great military strategists
because the strategical faculty must be
included In the expression 'great'-have
been clever chess-players. Can any mill
tary other reader inform me and others
to whom chess is the favorite game whether
this averment is fact?''
Were Napoleon, Wellington and Moltke
asks Mr.. Heath, great chess-players?
A story concerning one of these famous
men Mr.. Heath tells. 1t Is to this effect:
"A great Turkish player, at big hotel
in Constantinople, had been challenging and
beating everybody within wide radius.
One day mean-looking stranger walked In
and watched the game. Upon its conclu-
sion he quietly offered to play. The Turk
ish .grandee' looked at him rather con-
temptuously, and remarked, L will play
you for a hundred sequinsr The stranger
said: Very well, sir; 1 will play you for
hundred sequins.' The game commenced.
and during Its course unusual 'gambit'
was offered by the stranger. Its acceptance
by the Turk caused the latter to lose the
game. He said to the winner: Sir. 1
thought there only one man in Europe
who understood how to take advantage of
that move Who might that be?' queried
the unknown Baron Won Moltke,' snapped
the Turk. Sir .Lretorted the stranger, L am
Baron Won Moltke. at your service!'''
Mr. Heath wonders whether any one could
confirm or refute this story.