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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
TRACTION COMPANY
WINS DAMAGE SUIT.

The jury in the circuit court here re
turned a verdict Monday morning, re.
fusing the claim for s. 900 damages de
manded in the suit brought against the
Manitowoc e. Northern Traction compa-
ny by the estate of Otto Rehbein, who
was killed on the interurban track
February 81, 1903, by being run down
by car. The jury, while holding that
the company had been guilty of negli-
gence in blocking the roadway with
snow fl ON its track and that the motor
man had failed to sound the gong on the
approach of an interurban car, declared
that this negligence was not the prOxi.
mate cause of Rehbeins death but that
Rehbein's Heath resulted from his own
neglect to exercise ordinary care.
The verdict was Il special one consist
ing of answers to fifteen questions, most
of which were capable of being answer.
ed and We're answered by either yes or
no. Several of the questions were either
to be answered or left answered accord.
ing to how Il preceding question, or pre-.
ceding questions, in the series submitted
to the jury We're answered. The jnry
was instructed not to answer questions
Nos and 8. These questions, which re-
lated to the company's compliance with
| the requirements of law in the matter of
equipping cars with safety guards and
with lights, were answered by the court.
In answering the fifteenth and last
question the jury named the sum of
$1,000 as the amount of damages which
the widow of the dee eased should re-
cover, if, under the verdict rendered
she was entitled to any damages; but nc
damages were, or could be, assessed
against the defendant, under the verdict
rendered.
The plaintiff will have to pay the costs
of the action, which costs will probably
amount to several hundred dollars; for 6
total of twenty eight witnesses were
called to testify in the action, and the
trial occupied six days.
The case was given to the jury Satur
day evening shortly after six o'clock
The jury deliberated for eight hours be
fore arriving at verdict. 1t was pas
two o'clock Sunday morning when the
jury had agreed on verdict. This was
sealed up in an envelope and held by
the foreman of the jury. At the open
ing of the session Monday morning tn,
verdict was returned to the court.
The death Of Rehbein occurred in this
way: He was walking along the track
and, seeing or hearing, the approach OF
the car, made an attempt to climb up {
large bank of snow in order to get to {
place of safety. He had almost succeed
ed in scaling the snowbank, when hi
lost his foothold and slipped back. A
moment later he was struck and killed
by the car.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
Died At ChiCauO.

John Dooley, aged fortyiive, who was
resident of this city for fifteen years,
died last week at Chicago, where he had
gone short time before his demise to
undergo an operation for cancer. The
deceased was ~ years of age Until n
short time ago, he was employed as II
mOulder ut the Seating Works. He re
sided on Washington street He il
survived by n wife, one sister and one
brother The remains were brought
here for interment, and the funeral was
held Tuesday morning from Sacred
Heart church.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
A WHOLESOME DISCOURSE.

The lecture given Wednesday evening
at the Opera house by Prof. George Ed
gar Vincent of the University of Chica-
go, under rhe auspices of the lyceum
course management, was very entertain
ing. Prof. Nincents subject was The
Mind of the Mob The speaker analyz-
ed the psychology of the crowd in "A truly
scientific, but highly pleasing. manner.
The lecturer did not mince his words,
but showed that he possessed the cour-
age to give expression to much whole
some truth. He said things which only
a man whose fame has preceded him
and who comes from II safe distance is
permitted to say with impunity The
discourse forcibly suggested this line
from the greatest of English poets;
What oft was thought, but neer 80
we'll expressed
To say that the lecturer spoke with
great lapidity and in manner that was
rather monotonous is, in this particular
case, to speak in high terms of praise of
the discourse; for rapidity, coupled with
tendency toward monotony, was de-
manded by the very nature of the sub
lect. 1t is not often that an audience is
'delectated with such Chunks of un-
adulterated truth. The lecture was
easily worth the price paid for one half
of the entire course.
The attendance was very large. Pre-
was rendered by the n s. H. S. girls
glee club. The speaker WAS introduced
by Prof. Keller.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
Y. N. c. A. MEETING.

The first step toward a permanent or
ganiZation of a branch of the Young
Mems Christian association was taken
Tuesday evening at meeting held
in the assembly room of the train
ing school. Prof. Keller was elected
chairman Of the meeting. About forty
five prospective members of the organi-
zation We're in attendance. State Secre-
tary Anderson was present and partici-
pated in the discussions of questions
that came up at the gathering, relative
to the best procedure in the matter of
effecting permanent organization.
The meeting was opened by brief ad-
dress by Mr.. Keller, president for the
evening, who set forth the purpose of the
meeting, touched on the history of the
local movement, and spoke very encour-
agingly of what had already been ac-
complished. The minutes of the pro-
ceedings of the preliminary mass meet
ing held at the Opera house short time
ago were read by the temporary secre-
tary, and approved rs read. Then the
report of the committee on constitution
and by. laws was called for. The report,
which on motion, was read by the tenn
porary secretary, had attached to it IL
constitution and bylaws, which, in a
slightly amended form, were adopted.
Next the report of the committee on
secretary was called for. Mr.. Keller,
chairman of the committee, made an
oral report which was highly satisfac
tory and encouraging. After the selec
tion of a nominating committee, ad-
iOurnment was taken.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
Will Raise PheasantS.

Frank Kaufman has received a ship,
ment of eggs and will begin raising
pheasants on large scale for the
market. The birds Will be raised on
the Rumpf farm few miles north of
this city. He expects, before the year
Is over, to have hundred or more
which he will retain for breeding pur.
poses. Pheasants find u ready sale Mt
good prices. There is also a great
demand for the eggs. Two Rivers
Chronicle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
LIBRARY STATISTICS.
Circulation OF Books For The Week
846 Daily Average l4l.

The following statistics give the circu
lation of books at the Manitowoc Public
Library for the week ending Jan. 21th:-
General, 3S; Philosophy, ,; Religion.
7; Sociology, II; Natural science, Il;
Useful arts, 4; Fine arts. 49, Litera-
ture, 30; History, 20; Travel, 3S;
Biography, Is; Fiction, 500; Foreign
books, 1913; philology, /; Total, SIG.
OF the foreign books !. were German,
10 Polish, IA Bohemian, 10 Norwegian,
and French Daily average, AL.
Agnes j Peterson, n. ".
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
CATO MAN SUFFERS
BAD ACCIDENT

Melvin Madsen, II farmer residing in
the town of Cato, had his left arm caught
in power feed cutter, and the member
was frightfully lacerated and crushed
before the machine could be stopped
The accident happened on Wednesday.
Jan. "a. Drs. Luhman and Thurtell
were summoned, and it was found
necessary to amputate the injured mem.
Der at the elbow.
The unfortunate man has II wife and
children. He has been removed to the
Holy Family hospital here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
RUNAWAY GIRL TAKEN
INTO CUSTODY HERE,

Miss Lizzie Stevens, a Shebogyan girl
aged seventeen, who had been here for
several days was taken into custody
Sunday night on the receipt of IA tele
gram from Sheboygan, charging the
girl with the theft of S190. However, it
developed that the money belonged to
the girl. Her father arrived here Mon
day morning when the case was settled
the latter taking his daughter back to
Sheboygan
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
70 COUNTY LOTS

for sale at reasonable prices. The
best chance to secure cheap
homes through purchase of these
lots. These olots have been grad
ed and plated, and are situated
between Twentieth and Twenty
third and between Division and
Madison streets. The prices range
from $500 to $3.50.
For particulars concerning these
lots inquire of Henry Wernecke
at Wernecke & Schmitz store,
South Sth street. a
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
L.uckiest Man I'm Arkansas.

Il IN the luckiest man in Arkansas, .
writes II. l.. Stanley, of Bruno, since
the restoration of my wife's health after
five years of continuous coughing and
bleeding from the lungs; and owe my
good fortune to the worlds greatest
medicine, DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, which | know from ex-
perience will cure consumption if taken
in time. My wife improved with first
bottle and twelve bottles completed the
cure" Cures the worst coughs and
colds or money refunded. AT Henry
Hinrichs, druggist SOC and fl0O Trial
bottle free.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by County Clerk Schailland
during the past week
John A Neidl and Carrie Heinzen,
both of Cato; Emil Westphal and Emma
Schmidt, both of Manitowoc; Frank
Hall of Manitowoc and Lizzie Bleser of
Manitowoc Rapids; John Schwartz of
Centerville and Louise Imig of Meeme;
los. kuifel and Mary kartas, both of
Newton; Albert Blashka of Cooperstown
and Mary Winkel of Two Rivers; Frank
Iahorik and Rose SaUer, both of Frank
lin; John Gagnon and Elmyra Allie
both of Two Rivers John Schchsl of
Oshkosh and Katie Fritsch of Maple
Grove
Mr. Ed. Winter of Amigo was in tho
city to day and made the PILOT Office n
call
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
OSLO MILL DESTROY
Ed BY FIRE.

Last Thursday noon, fire destroyed the
mill of Stephenson Brothers at Oslo, en-
failing u loss estimated at $4,000, about
one third of which is covered by insur-
ance. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Within very short time after the blaze
was discovered the flames ragged so furi-
ously that nothing could be done to save
the urllDertY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
SIGN FOR SERIES
OF GAMES TO DECIDE
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Wisconsin basket ball champion
ship will probably be settled here. The
Reach team of Two Rivers and the Port
Washington team recently signed for a
series of three games for purse and the
championship. The third game-if it
shall be necessary to play third game
to decide the championship will take
place at the Turner hall in this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
The Yellow Fever Germ

has recently been discovered. 1t bears
To free the system from disease germs,
the most effective remedy is DR.. King
New Life Pills Guaranteed to cure all
diseases due to malaria poison and con
stipation. 25c mt Henry Hinrichs' Drug
Store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
Basket Ball.

There will be double header basket
ball contest at the Turner hall Friday
evening, February ..
First game. West Side Fl. S. boys
team versus South Side H. S. boys team
Second game. West Side H. s. girls
team against South Side H. S. girls
team First game called at 500 p. III.
Social dance will follow contests
General admission % cents. Seats
reserved at Groffman's, l0c extra
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
the farm formerly owned by Louis Brey,
in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, near
Branch, consisting of One Hundred
Twenty (l20) acres, will be sold at public
Auction, to the highest bidder, on the
10th day of February, A. d. 1906, at
two o'clock F. M. Terms will be made
known at the sale.
81 BURKE q CRATE.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
MARRIED..

Wednesday morning Jan. 2ith, ut
the Catholic church in Maple Grove,
Miss Anna Morrissey and Martin Man
gan, two popular young people of the
town, were joined in matrimony. The
ceremony over, a large reception was
held at the home of the brides mother.
The groom is II cheesemaker and farmer
at Grimms.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
An ENJOYABLE Function.

The dancing party given by Knights
of Columbus last Thursday evening at
the Turner hall was attended by fifty
couple. Mosher's orchestra furnished
the music. Supper was served, and all
participators of the function had de-
lightful time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

Last Saturday Miss Mabel Smalley of
this city was united in marriage to Rev
f. S. Atwood at Sleepy Eye Mimi.
where the couple will reside.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

Miss Anna Neidl and John Hynek of
Franklin were married here on Wednes.
day morning of last week. The young
couple will reside in Franklin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

Jos. Dunbar, q well todo farmer
near Silver lake, lost valuable horse
last Friday. The animal was stricken
with paralysis and lived about week
after the attack.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

Max Schwab, II former Manitowoc
Mich, was married last Thursday at
Two Rivers to Miss Carrie Johannes of
that city
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

Miss Anna Bradley and Patrick Lyons,
Jr., were united in marriage ut Coopers
town Jan. -, and will make their home
there.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01
DIED


o'clock Wedn esday evening, Jan. cath,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Frances Boughton, North Seventh street,
after an illness extending over several
years. The deceased was SS years of
age. She was born in Ireland and, with
her parents, emigrated to Canada in
1853 she came to this city, where she had
resided continuously since. She is sur
vived by two children, a daughter, whose
name appears above and a son, r. ID.
Malette of Chicago Mrs. Malette had a
wide circle of friends. The funeral was
held Saturday afternoon from the home,
Rev. johnson officiating.
Charles Heingarten, Sr, resident of
Manitowoc for upwards of fifty years,
died on Tuesday night Of last week at
the Holy Family hospital, after several
weeks illness The decedent was about
81 years old He was native of
Germany, and emigrated to America
with his parents in his early boyhood,
and, after year 8 residence at Sheboy-
gan, came to this city, where he had
since resided continuously He was a
veteran of the civil war; being a mem,
Der of the Thirty ninth regiment Wis
copsin volunteers. He was an officer in
the H. M. Walker post, q. A. r., at the
time he departed this life For more
than a quarter of a century he served as
IA member of the volunteer fire depart
ment of the city. He was also mem
Der of the Concordia Singing society. In
1870 he was united in marriage to Louise
Winter, who, with four children, sur.
vive to mourn his loss. The children
are: Charles Heingarten, Jr,, Chicago;
Walter Miss Rose and Mrs. William
Willinger, this city. The deceased was
a shoemaker by trade, and for many
years he conducted She business at his
residence on South Main street. The
funeral was held Saturday morning from
st. Boniface church Members of Walker
post q. A. r., ATTENDED the obsequies
in body.
On Wednesday of last week John
kubacek suddenly died of apopleXy
while at work about his home on the
Green Bay road few miles from the
city. He was 26 years old, and leaves II
bride of less than six months. The
funeral took place OF Friday at Green
street
William Priegnitz, pioneer resident
of the comfy, died on Wednesday, Jan
"a, at his home in Two Rivers. He was
so years old and is survived by six chill
dren The funeral was held on FRIDAY
Andrew Wachtel, aged sixty six, died
last Thursday at Two Rivers, where he
had resided for about fifty years.
Ida Hoffman, aged tifty-seven, passed
away at the county asylum last Friday.
The remains were taken to Ozaukee
county for interment.
Charles Trippel, who was II veteran
of the civil war and who had resided in
Mantowoc for the past ten years, passed
away Friday morning ut his residence
on Quay street, after aprotracted illness,
he having been confined to his bed for
over eight months.
Mr. Trippel was about 65 years old at
the time of his death. He leaves wife
and one daughter, Mrs. II. II. Meyer of
Sleepy Eye, Mimi The decedent was a
member of the Knights of Pythias, un-
der whose direction the funeral was held
on Sunday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

Joseph Maurer, carpenter whose
home was on South Fourteenth street,
died shortly before noon last Friday at
the Holy Family hospital from injuries
he had suffered in II fall from trestle
near Rosecrans on Jan. 49, The decedent
was 45 years eff age He leaves wife
and three children. The funeral took
place Sunday afternoon from the home
Fred Ladwig son Of Fred Ladwig, Sr. g,
tender of Eighth street bridge, died last
Friday morning at the family residence
after an illness extending over u period
Of several months The deceased was
eighteen years old The funeral was
heldSunday afternoon from the Lutheran
church.
Mrs Henrietta Winter, a resident of
the city, dropped dead Monday after
noon shortly before 3 o'clock, near the
doorstep of her home, S23 South Six
teentb street. The cause of her sudden
demise was heart failure. The decedent
was about 20 years Of age, and had been
a resident of the city only a few years,
coming here from the town of Gibson,
where she had resided on a farm for
many years. Her husband died several
years ago. She leaves nine children to
mourn her loss. They are: Gottlieb and
Julius of this city Gustave of Gibson,
William and Albert of Stevenson WIS. ;
Mrs. J. Kruger, Milwaukee, Edward
and Louis, Amigo; and Arthur of Firth
Neb. The funeral will take place to
morrow friday afternoon at 9 o'clock
from the residence, interment taking
place at Gibson
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

Ida Hoffman, aged tifty.seven, passed
away at the county asylum last Friday.
The remains were taken to Ozaukee
county for interment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

On Wednesday of last week John
kubacek suddenly died of apoplexy
while at work about his home on the
Green Bay road II few miles from the
city. He was 26 years old and leaves a
bride of less than six months The
funeral took place OF Friday at Green
treet
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

Andrew Wachtel, aged sixty.six, died
last Thursday at Two Rivers, where h.
had resided for about fifty years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-01

William Priegnitz, pioneer resident
of the county, died on Wednesday, Jan.
a, al his home in Two Rivers He was
so years old and is survived by six chill
dren. The funeral was held on Friday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-10

seemed to be all right. I did not get
dressed, but went back to bed. A few
moments later chambermaid came to
my door and pounding on it called TO-.
me that the house was on fire and to
hurry out. opened the door and smoke
poured into my room from the passage
way. J. grabbed my clothes in one hand
and satchel in the other, having first
put the end of wet towel in my mouth
So that could breathe in the smoke.
IT rushed down the hall, but had
gone only a little distance when the
smoke was too much for me. fell
and lost my clothes, tho still chung
to the. satchel. Somehow ] again re-
cape: The sash was. closed. I first
then took hold of the sash and
wrenched out the whole casing. 'You
must be giant said fellow who
had come up to where I was. I looked
at the sash that I had ripped out later,
and myself don It see where I got the
strength to do it with. I then went
back into ;, the 81, hall and yelled; ,,, this
wheres', came back cries in, the smoke.
CT kept calling, and half-dressed
guests came to me like a flock of sheep
It had been absolutely impossible tc
see the red light at the fire escape be-
cause of the dense smoke. We all Their
hurried down the fire escape. guess
there were twenty-five or thirty. in oul
party. I have lost my coat with 1900
miles Of railroad mileage in it, and Gre
Dental mileage with some $3.50 of re
bates in it. If anyone finds it, wisl
they would send it to the Mcclellan
PaDer cDmpany,''
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tho, and this was the best could get.
1 don't like it, tho
- For time he seemed to forget all
about it and then the fever came on
him again. assured him that every
thing was safe and that the building
was fireproof and could not burn. It
did not seem to satisfy him, tho, and
he was evidently i'll at ease.
"He said that he did not expect to
sleep. and kept referring to his fear of
fire in Strange hotel building. I
stayed with him longer than usual on
account of his mood and when I left
him the fear seemed to have passed and
he appeared more cheerful. I noticed
the fire escape as I went out, probably
because of7my talk with Somerville, and
1t was lucky I did for I doubt if I
should have been able to find it other.
wise. - =.
The room clerw who placed Mr.. Somer.
vile said today that Mr.. Somerville
objected to the seventh-foor room and
took 1t only as a last resort. He even
waited for some time to see if some
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dent to me that I could not stand the
smoke in any position but in crawling.
And SO I worked myself along the pas
sage: squirming along on my stomach.
/" -! believe I thus made my way for
nearly block, before I came to the
fire escape in the rear. This l went
down and landed safely in the alley.
The heat was something almost beyond
endurance in the hall thru which I had
passed, but I realized that to let up for
a moment might be to let myself die,
and I made superhuman efforts.
Dangled on Long Rope.
Miss Gladys Mabie, who with her
grandmother, Mrs. ,Emaline Barlow and
Mrs. W. G. Aarons occupied room No.
764, on the seventh sfoor, had an excit-
ing experience. Miss Mabie is young
woman of about seventeen years. Her
| grandmother was taken down ladder
by Captain John Berwin, who fell with
his struggling load and was killed.
III was so excited can tell but little
about it all, :" Miss Mabie said. "The
ringing Of the hotel bells woke us all