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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
TITLED HERMIT Is DEAD.
John Maidmendt Supposed to Have
Left Much Hidden Wealth.

John Maidmendt Supposed to Have
Left Much Hidden Wealth.
john Maidmendt, an heir to British
titles and wealth in his earlier years, is
dead at the Wisconsin asylum for the
insane at Mendoza, aged so. He is said
TO have been a near relative of Baroness
Burdette Couttes, and his career has
been ono of considerable mystery. Maid
mendt came from England years ago. lie
was graduate of Heidelberg. He drift
ed to Wisconsin and purchased a farm
near ST. Croix, where he lost much
money in trying to raise blooded stock.
About forty years ago he visited En-
gland and brought back much money and
jeweiry, some of which he deposited in
banks and $4,000 are supposed to be
buried on the farm. He lived alone and
scarcely exchanged a word with his
neighbors for years at time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
n F course, if we accept" said
u Amy slowly, 'it simply means
new dresses for us both"

new dresses for us BOTH"
But we must acceptY cried her sis
ter Hilda impatiently, sit would be
folly not to! Remember that Mr..
Carslake has had an invitation, and
particularly asked me if we were 60
ing. You know he has paid me good
deal Of attention already, and though
I dare say you think him a bit Of a
rough diamond like most self-made
men, still I don't mind that 1 can
polish him up once we are married"
"Oh! don't talk like that!' said Amy
in shocked voice, "you know don't
think anything Of the kind. 1 admire
Mrs. Carslake very much, and am
sure any girl might love him."
ooh! that's not the point!" cried Hill
da, "but think Of being the wife of a
millionaire! 1 believe he means to
ask me at this bali; at least, 1 intend
to give him a pretty good opportunity.
Amy, am sick Of this life, nothing
but pinching and screwing, and 1
mean to so to this ball even If our
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
THE OLD HOME.

An old lane, an old gate old house by
a wild wood, wild brook-they will
In boyhood knew them and still they call to
Down deep in my hearts them, and my eyes
through tear mss behold them, Skies
MID bee boom and blossoms and orchard lands
near them; and heartsick with longing is soul
10 walk there dream there beneath the sky blue bow
Around me- within me, the world made whole.
To talk with the wild all the long
To whisper wind of things used
When old companions, before heart knew
To walk with the morning and watch its unfold;
with the noontde lulled it's OF
lie with the nighttime and dream o. old.
To tell to the old trees, and to listening leaf
The longing the yearning my boyhood brief,
The old hope the old love- would my grief
The old lane the old gate the old house by tree,
The wild wood, the wild brook-they let M
In boyhood knew them, and still they o
Criterion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
MOOSE is BRIDE OF YOUNG MAN.

Jacob HetzeI of West Bend Commits
Suicide Shortly Before Wedding.
Jacob Hetzel, a member of the firm of
Hetzel Brothers and a prominent young
man of West Bend, committed suicide by
hanging himself at his home. He was
about 80 years Of age. He was to have
been married within a few days to Miss
Caroline Rocker of Barton. He left a
note addressed to Miss Rocker saying
that he feared he would become insane
and preferred death to the asylum.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
STEALS AGED MILKMAN,s RIG.
Man Gets Ride, Then Kicks Owner
Off Wagon.

While driving to his home on the out
skirts of the city a Madison milkman
named Butler was accosted by a stranger
who wanted ride. Butler took him in.
Upon reaching lonely place in the road
the stranger pushed Butler, who is an
old man, off the wagon mad drove away
with the team. He reached Waunakee,
stopping at the home of Thomas O.Aal-
ley, farmer, but drove away in the
morning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
RACINE WATERMAN GONE.

Joseph ROn(On Leaves After De-
cIaring Italians Were After Him.
It is believed that Joseph Rondon
aged %, has been murdered or committed
suicide in Racine. He was Waterman at
Racine Malleable and Wrought Iron
Company. He told his friends that he
feared Italians would kill him on account
of some trouble. At s o'clock the other
night he left his work, hatless, shoeless
and cOatleSs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
WISCONSIN LIFE INQUIRY ON.

Legislative Committee VIII First
Take Up Madison County.
The joint legislative insurance investi-
eating committee met in Madison, and
after hearing the report of the sub-com-
mittee which went to New York to con-
suit with the Armstrong committee, de-
cided to investigate the Wisconsin Life
Insurance Company of Madison first and
the Northwestern Mutual of Milwaukee
next. The fraternal companies of the
State will be investigated later.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
Did Not Set store on Fire

The jury in the case of J. Bloch OF
Wausaukee against seven insurance COM
panies returned a verdict for the plain
tiff. They found that he had nearly S12,-
600 worth of stock and he will get $4,000
insurance, only $500 less than he claim
ed. The store of Bloch was destroyed
a year ago. The insurance companies
refused to pay because they claimed he
had set or caused to be set the fire.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
Wisconsin
State News
CALLS PASTOR LIAR.
~NNOOONNN0

Ast OFoNSe WOEnan D1smESsed from
Church on that Charge.
Calling the pastor liar over the teIe-
phone was the only charge brought
against Mrs. f. w. Silloway, when she
was dismissed from the Tabernacle Bap-
fist congregation in La Crosse. As a
result of the church's action the resigna-
ton of dozen members will be rendered
at the next meeting. Mrs. Sideways
attorneys was not allowed to appear be-
fore the church board. Rev. f. e. Gray,
the pastor of the church, who resigned
during the difficulty, took no part in the
proceedings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
TRY TO CURE MANIA FOR FIRES.
Former Racine Man to Undergo OPP
Grafton on Brain.

Andrew Hansen, pyromaniac, arrested
in Racine two years ago on a charge of
setting fire to several barns, and later
captured on a similar charge and sent to
the Chester (Ill.) prison insane asylum,
has been taken to a Chicago hospital to
undergo an operation with a view of cur
ing him Of his alleged mania for firing
buildings, by an operation on the brain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
Fails Into boiling Lard.

The 2-year-old son of G. Harrer,
butcher in Abbotsford, is in a critical
condition from burns received by falling
into a kettle of boiling lard, backward.
He is burned badly from his neck to his
knees, but will recover,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
COLLEGE GIRLS TO GETFoRTUNE
Nary and Martha KIotzbicI1er Heirs
to Estate in Germany.

1t is reported that Mary and Martha
Klotzbicker, the two young women from
Marion who received word just before
Christmas that they were heirs to large
estate il; Germany, will soon receive
their portion. They are students at
Lawrence University in Appleton. It is
reported that they first learned of the
money which was to come to them
through a medium
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
STEALS FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN.
Mother When Babes Cry for Food
Breaks Into a Grocery.

With her husband out of work, her
children crying for food and only a pair
of folding doors separating her from the
plies OF dainty morsels in Richard
Strauss grocery at 453 National avenue,
Milwaukee, Mrs. Annie Thiessen yielded
to temptation and helped herself to some
OF tie grocer's stock. She was caught
in tho act and now is locked in the coun-
ty Jail on the charge of burglary. Strauss
claims that goods valued at 5000 were
stolen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
Racine Policeman Assau1ted.

John Hyde, a merchant policeman of
Racine, is suffering with conclusion of
the brain and it is believed that he was
assaulted by thieves who were discovered
in the barns of Cape & Sons. contractors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
WOMAN FALLS DEAD IN CHURCH.
Expires from Heart Disease After
Giving PASTOR Nessnee.

Giving Pastor Message.
Mrs. Harriet Miles died suddenly in
the First Baptist church in Baraboo
creating sensation among the worship
ers. Mrs. Miles entered the church to-
ward the close of the services to deliver
a message, and after handing the paper
to the pastor to be read to the congrega-
ton, she dropped dead, evidently from
heart failure. Mrs. Miles was prominent
in w. c. 7. Z. circles and a persistent
temperance worker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
SON GETS 81; HUSBAND s59,oo
WOman's VIII Shuts Out Offspring
Who Would Not Nfsst Her

Because Leeds Greene, Jr., aged 20,
preferred to work in Sheboygan fac
tory for so cents a day rather than to
pay visit to his mother at Minneapo-
lis, she left a will bequeathing him 81
and her second husband $4,000. The
son started suit to contest the will. He
objected paying visit to his mother be-
cause she was a divorced woman who
married again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
SNOWFALL DESTROYS SIGHT.
Hudson Girl's EyebaH Injured by
saltwater (NIinn.) Crowd.

St1IINVater IMIhn.D CrOEVd.
" lille party of Hudson students ,gas
passing through South Saltwater MINI.
in a sleigh men and boys began pelting
them with small stones and snowballs.
One of the missiles hit Miss Viola Ivaie
in the eye, almost bursting the eyebaIl.
She cannot see and her sight may never
be restored. The young people of Hud-
son threaten to take matters into their
OWE hands to punish the offender.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
MISSING GIRL is FOUND.
Mildred Owen of NeiIIsviIIe Is Be-
Iieyed to Have Been Abducted.

The girl, Mildred Owen, who disappear
ed from NeiIIsville in November, has been
located at Rio, and Sheriff Dwyer of
Clark county has gone to that place with
warrants for the arrest of the girl and
the men with whom she is said to be liv-
ing. She is but 1G years Of age. Friends
believe that the girl was abducted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
Lackiavv Fatal to BeIoit Boy.

Lockjaw caused the death of Lawrence
Ward, an IL year-old boy, residing near
Beloit. He had stepped on a rusty nail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
DIDN'T TRY TO ESCAPE AUTO.
La Crosse Man Cannot Collect Even
if Speed Limit Was Exceeded

if Speed Limit Was Exceeded.
In personal damage case brought
against the owner of an automobile the
jury in the Circuit Court in La Crosse
decided that no damages can be collected
against an automobiles, even when he is
exceeding the speed limit, if the injured
person fails to attempt to get out of the
way. Ferdinand Simenson sued H. NJ.
Boehm, but the case was decided in favor
Of the defendant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
DOUBLE LIFE REVEALED.
Nursery Agent Pleads Guilty to Get
ting Money WrOngfuIIy.

In Tho municipal court in Madison ".
L. Wadell pleaded guilty to receiving
money under false pretenses while rep
resenting a Black River Falls nursery
concern. The confession brings to light
the charge that he has been leading a
double life. While married, it is ALLEGED,
Ia made love to Miss Mabel Kroskett CT
Baraboo, but her sister grew suspicious
and tie wedding did not take place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
with northwestern Many Years.

John Heath, for many years foreman
in the GAINESVILLE Northwestern shops and
since 1892 master mechanic, has just re-
tired, having reached the age limit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-14
Racine Batc.aer Hnnga EIimseIf

William Weed, well-known Racine
butcher, committed suicide by hanging
himself. His son found him hanging
from hook in the icehouse of the meat
market. He was GG years old, a Dane
and member Of the big DANA Society.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-08-02
WANTED

Rock men and muckers for work
upon the Pacific & Idaho Northern
Railway extension; also good teams
for scraper work. Good wages and
steady work. Address,
J. w. LONG, Council, Idaho.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-08-02

are SO clear-so placid-so alto
gether satisfying-as this nectar Of
the gods which is Idaho's Fountain
Beautiful.
Hunting and rowing and fishing
during the day and making smooth
the rough paths of journalism in
the evening was the daily occupa-
tlon, And the time passed all too
quickly. There was so much of
pleasure to be had for the taking
but so little time to take it. But
everybody made the most of the
time at their disposal. They found
time to accept an invitation from
the people of Roseberry and upper
Long valley to view the most glor-
lous panorama of golden grain ever
unfolded to human vision. A val
ley in the Golden heart of Idaho"
80 miles long and from five to
ten miles wide-a valley that will
contribute to the wealth of this
state a full half million bushels of
grain this year, and nearly all of
it produced without irrigation.
What it can do, and will do, when
the water from the inexhaustible
lakes is turned upon it only the
prophet can say.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-08-02

Make your wants known by ad-
vertising in these columns, five
cents per line each insertion.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-08-02

||Had Enjoyable Time--.wilI Likely be
Made Permanent Meeting Place.
[The Weiser World.l

nThe most enjoyable gathering
| n the history of the Idaho Press
s'ssOciation" is the way the editors
resOluted just previous to departing
hr their homes after a delightful
vacation on the banks of Payette
lakes. And that is just what it
rss-so thoroughly enjoyable that
|here is strong probability that the
|psvette lakes will become the per-
|nanent meeting place of the Assn.
After a night spent as the guest
|d the people of Meadows the ride
|d nine miles was made to Lardo,
| The metropolis of the Payette lake
region. Here the sessions of the
association were held and here the
members of the moulders union
moulders of public opinion-sport-
| ed as only men who love nature
can and as only rare beauty spots
like the Payette lakes invite.
The editors passed resolution
commending the Payette lakes as
summer resort to the people of
Idaho and adjoining states. They
did wisely. There is no spot on
the American continent with which
Nature has dealt with more lavish
hand; no scenery famed for it's
sublime grandeur to which the eye
That loves beauty would turn from
this; no waters that ever mirrored
back the glory of earth and sky
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19
The Pullman Surplus.

The Pullman Palace Car company
has for years been paying the stock
holders the handsome dividend of per
cent per annum on a somewhat inflated
stock issue of s74,000,000. In addition
to paying this yearly dividend, the Pull
man company has. since the last stock
watering process, laid by a surplus of
S35.000.000. OF course. this vast sum
Of money is the proceeds of overcharges
upon those who use its car service.
surplus is a dangerous thing some
times. and the Pullman company began
to find it so in its case. 1t was threat
ened with legal legislative proceedings
by some of the more exasperated COM
munities served by it. Texas had work
ed itself into something of frenzy
over the matter. and proposed to re-
duce the service charges horizontally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19
The Country's Wealth.

A startling realization of the rapid
accumulation of wealth in the United
States is afforded by the census bu
reau'S estimate that the total wealth
of the country at the close of the year
1904 was 1851 ,0O9. This figure
includes investments of every kind
money in banks, products of manufac
ture and all other industries. 1t means
that the United States today are rich.
er by over twenty-thTee billions than
they were six years ago.
Although the evidences of unequaled
prosperity have been so plain as to be,
come byword, the astounding nature
of the increase is far beyond the most
extravagant prophesy. At the present
ratio of Increase it would not be more
than a decade before the financial
center of the world should be shifte |
to New York
1t has been computed that this vast
sum converted into 81 bills placed end
to end would make string long
enough to stretch from the earth to the
moon and back again. But standards
of comparison are not nearly so inter
esting as would be the means of know
ing just how it has been distributed
among the people.
An intimation of the distribution is
found in the bureaus statement that
more than eleven billions were repre-
sented by railway investments durinS
1904
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19
to correspond with that superhuous

to correspond with that superfluous
surplus
The result is that the directors OF
the Pullman company at the annual
meeting recently held reduced the sur
plus themselves by distributing IT
among the stockholders, thus increas-
ing or watering the capital stock $685.
OOO, 900, making it $1O9, 100000 instead
of $74,000,0O0. The company will con-
time to pay per cent on its inflated
capital. The Pullman Palace Car COM
panys charges are excessive and should
be reduced forthwith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19
Our Treasurer.

They are having all sorts of fun
abroad over our state treasurer. The
Lincoln (Neb.) Star says:
'Smulski defeated Piotrowski in
Illinoiski We should think the jap
anese would fairly loathe Illinois.
Chairman Boeschenstein of Illinois,
admits that Smulski has defeated Pho
trowski. Say that over five times, rap
idly. You will find it excellent exer-
else for the prevention of indigestion,
insomnia and brain fag''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

Illinois is one of the very few north
ern states in which there does not
loom up a republican statesman who
does not consider himself in the pres
idential class. Shelby NJ Cullom al
ways heretofore thought he was pres
idential timber, but he has found out
finally that the age limit relegates him
to the rear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

The gas syndicate in Milwaukee has
reduced the price of gas just to show
that public service corporations are
willing to please the people whenever
possible. There are plenty of other
cities that hope to realize on their pos
SibiIities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

Senator Dryden of New Jersey is an
other representative of the system"
who is sitting on the anxious seat, and
trying to explain how he can serve two
masters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

The fight against Standard Oil will
show whether or not that corrupt cor
poration is greater than its creator,
the United States. Bets are at present
in the ratio of two to one in favor OF
the corporation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

Massachusetts and Rhode Island are
the only states in the union where
they elect the governor annually.
Even then there are some worthy men
who escape nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

That Pennsylvania man who dropped
dead just as he voted the straight re-
publican ticket on Nov. had a fatal
attack of conscience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

Lucky for peace in the party thai
the Alamaba legislature has just one
republican There will be no fight
over the minority leadership.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19
Monday, Nov. 10, 1906.

Competitive tracks will insure a di-
versity of industrial interests in the
lower end of town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19
Notice.

1 hereby wish to give public notice
that / will not be responsible for any
bills my wife, Mrs. Anna Fry. may
contract from this date, Nov. 10.
w. G.. FRY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

ISociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue Rock Island, Ill lEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year In advance
All communications Of argGmentative
character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

G. A. r. Card Party.-The ladies of
the G. A. r. will give card party to-
morrow afternoon at Memorial hall.
The games will begin at $3.50 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

Masons' Dancing Parties.-The Ma
sons of Rock Island have made ar
engagements for a series of dancing par
ties to be held at Masonic temple The
first of these parties will be given Fri
day evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

PoIson-Buckley.-Re Marion Hum
phreys, at his home, 1914 Seventeenth
street, Saturday evening officiated at
the marriage of Miss Edna Buckley and
Benjamin Poison, both of Clinton, Iowa
Mr.. Poison is cabinet maker and he
and his bride will make their home in
Clinton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-19

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