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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29
Frank Stoffsls, a Prominent Far.
mer Of the Town of Paris,
Hanged Himself Sunday
BODY IS FOUND BY HIS SON
Old Man Had Shown Signs of Failing
mentality for the Past Month
and Had Worried Over Con-
tinued Dry Weather


Frank Stoffels, a. pioneer farmer of
/ the town of Paris, committed suicide
at his home in that town on Sunday
morning by hanging himself to a rafter
in the barn at an early hour or the
morning when demented. Belated
news OF the tragedy was brought to
Kenosha on Monday afternoon after
Coroner Frank E. Andre had held an
Inquest over the remains and the Jury
had returned a verdict that the old
farmer took his own life while suffer
ing from a fit of temporary insanity.
The funeral will be held from the late
residence on Wednesday afternoon, and
| the remains inferred in the cemetery
at Paris Corners.
The dead man was one Of the best
known farmers in the western part of
the county. He was IA years Of age
and had been resident of the town
of Paris for many years. He had been
failing mentally for several weeks, but
| it was not thought that his condition
was so critical that he would attempt
suicide.
Early Sunday morning the old man
| left the house and stated that he was
going to the barn to feed the stock.
| This had been his custom for a great
many years and the members Of the
family paid no attention to him. A
half hour later Frank Stofels, a, son,
! tecided that he would 60 out to the
| barn ard assist his father in the morn
ing work and when he opened the barn
door he found the old man hanging
by rope. He was quite dead when
the son found him. lie had evidently
carefully planned his DEATH Securing
a piece of old clothes line he had gone
to the hay-mow of the barn and had
arranged for the suicide by placing a
heavy timber across the entrance to
the NOW. He had evidently secured
one end of the rope to the timber and
then placing the moose about his neck
had deliberately jumped off the floor
| of the hay NOW. His neck was broken
/ in the fall and his death must have
! been instantaneous. When Stoffels
found the body of his father hanging
in the barn he hurriedly called the
neighbors and with their aid he was
cut down and laid on the barn floor and
Coroner F. 3. Andre summoned to the
farm. DR.. Andre went to Paris and
called jury which returned verdict
Of suicide.
The evidence at the inquest brought
out the fact that Stoffels had been bad
| ly worried on account Of the con
tinued dry weather and he was Of the
opinion that he had lost heavily on
this account. This fact had preyed
on his mind and for more than a
month. his friends had noticed that he
was failing mentally.
Stoffels owned a farm Of fifty acres
in the town Of Paris and is survived
! by widow and several children. The
remains Of the dead man were turned
over to Union Grove undertaken. The
I deceased was well known in Kenosha
land number of Kenosha people will
hgo to Paris tomorrow to attend the
funeral.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29
WE'D AT ST. GEORGE CHURCH
Miss Kathryne Obertin and Chris
Heinz Married lnis Morning
(From Tuesdays Daily

(From Tuesdays Daily
One of the prettiest weddings Of the
autumn in Kenosha was the marriage
Of Miss Kathryne Obertin, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Anton Obertin of Lake
avenue, and Christian Heinz, the man
ager of the Cudahy meat market, which
was celebrated at ST. George church
at nine O'Clock this morning. The
church was beautifully decorated for
the ceremony with palms, chrysanthe-
NUNS and carnations The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Father Els
kamp in the presence of a large num-
her OF invited guests. The bride who
was given away by her father, was
attended by Miss Ida Voss Of Chicago,
as maid Of honor Mr.. Nicholas ODER
tin, brother of the bride, was the
best man.
After the ceremony wedding re-
|ception was held at the home OF the
bride on Lake avenue. Mr.. and Mrs,
Heinz left this afternoon for Northern
Michigan to spend their honeymoon,
They will at home to their friends after
Nov. 10th at 454 Milwaukee avenue.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29
ARREST FOR GRIGGs
Well Known Man is Charged With Non
support and is Arrested on Saturday

Percy Griggs, well known young
man Of the city, and an employe of the
Simmons Manufacturing Company, was
arrested by Chief Of Police O'Hare
Saturday evening on the complaint of
his wife who charges him with non
support. Griggs is widely known and
for that reason his arrest caused some
thing Of sensation. At the time of
his arrest he was attending party at
Congress Hall. The accused man was
released after furnishing bond and the
hearing Of the case is set for this af-
ternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Griggs resided
at the corner of Park and Congress
streets.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29
REVENUE COLLECTOR HERE
w. FL. Devos on Annual Tour of In
spection Finds Harbor in Good Shape


Monday afternoon the revenue cut
ter Tuscarora, in command of Captain
P. III. Ulwrath, steamed into port, hav-
ing OIL board Collector of Customs w.
H. Devos of this district, and a party
Of prominent Milwaukee gentlemen,
including: II. d. Walton, George j.
Englehardt, George J. schuster, Louis
Kindling, J. G. Devos, G. B. Kruse and
Others. Collector Devos said that he
came on his annual tour of inspection
and is looking over the harbor and the
local custom house Office. He found
the Kenosha harbor in good shape, so
far as the piers, life saving station and
lighthouses are concerned and the
books of the local Office in first class
shape.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29
ELECTION RETURNS
BY Special Wire at the Y. M. G. A
Building Next Tuesday Evening

A special wire will be installed at
the Association building election night
and an operator will be employed until
all returns are in if it takes all night.
Refreshments will be served and there
will be entertaining features if excite
ment is lacking.
All are very cordially invited 10
spend the evening Cor the night at
the building.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29
FIGHT IN THE DARK.
Employees of the Independent Ice Com
pany Have Bitter Contest Saturday

Frank Pitsch and Frank Clever, two
employees of the Independent Ice Com
pany, were arrested Saturday night by
Officer Borden with the aid of John
Klipel on charge Of making q. distur-
bance. The men were found in a
desperate fight at the barns of the In
dependent Ice Company There was no
light in the barn and when the officers
arrived the two men were pummeling
each other in great shape. It was a
case of 'and with the eye he left un-
dimmed viewed his damaged nose
and the men owned to be the best Of
friends when the case was called before
Justice Donahue this morning. The
fines and costs were paid and the men
left the court room together to return
to work.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29
MRS. DAY STUART DEAD
Wife of Former 1zenosha Man Died
at Brandon This Morning
(From Tuesdays Daily

Mrs Ellen Shuart, wlle of DIR. Chas.
Day Shuart, a former resident of Brls-
tol and Kenosha, died at the Shuart
home in Brandon, Wis, this morning
after short illness following confne,
ment. Mrs. Shuart was 80 years of
age and formerly a resident of Stevens
Point. She had been married to DR.,
Shuart about four years ago The lit
tie child and the father are the sur.
viving members of the family.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29
STILL WORK ON ENGEL

Dredge is hemoving the Sand and
Owners Hope to Have Tug off Today
The members of the Life Saving
Crew and dredge are at work today
in an effort to release the fishing tug
William Engel from the beach south of
Kenosha and it is thought that the tug
will be released before the day is over.
The dredge has been at work for some
hours removing the sand and it is
thought that it will be possible for the
boat to be foated today. The seas
have done no damage to the tug on
account Of the fact that she was too
high up on the beach.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29

Miss Helen Pfennig who has been
visiting friends in sCnicago, returned
home Monday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank sBurdonk of
Rockford, H., are the guests of Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Skiller.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-10-29

L. H. Muzzy leaves next week for
Washington for an extended visit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23

as the state primary. There was ncth- ing new done ct the meeting.
 Rumors prevailed for the past few days that the committee would likely take action looking to the barring of voters who had participated in the past election where the sheriff was chosen. but nothing was pulled off beyond the routine of business set cut by the of- fieers of the committees in the call
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
ua,v .TxlIleN in HTlmeu.

BirnAingham, Feb. 22--tspeciell--A thIs mornlEsk tn mine No. ( of the Tenn see Coal. Iron and Raiiread Compat. near Vivian. in the western part of tllS county. trip rider was killed instantly shortly after noon ey coming in contact with an cverhead wire heavily charged, which is part of
 the hauIagp system in the mine. These accidents ace not of frequent occur
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
Sl l5
Davidson Holt e Strauss
Real Estate & Insurance

Phones s2 and $.
 FOR RENT, We have few very desirabe offices for rent the vandi yer Budng and will liberal concession to tenants from now to octobes M Eievato, janiof ssfv lights and steam heat furnished free.
 Two story residence, nine room Montgomery street close in. Price $4ooo per month
 FOR SALE Within three blocks of the Founan Square fine onestory cottage eight rooms modern Improvements frselass order Desfrabfe residence from every point of view. As an investment offer You six fomroom tenement houses plasterd hroaghoc and in good condition These houses rent for $500 per month each We offer the entire esy for $35000 which you readily perceive big inter est money invesed1 1 We offer for sale, for short me beautu residence on Highland Avenue, Highland Park This residence contains eight soos and all modern For Home Invesen t s well worthy of youf attention.
 FOR SALE weoef for sale the pieces of plantation property in this eounty The place 3s5 acres mostly in euiva tion abo 50 acres tn timber land Frsas farming land with plenty of water ample accommodation for tenants This place ahou miles from the city and c access We oeS t at price that will sureiy appeal to you
 FOR SALE m At Capitol Heights and sptodats residence two stories ha pafoe dining library bath for bed and bath up stairs. Water and electric lights Lot tcox2oo
 FOR SALE On Randolph street. five cottage water connection rents for $t3t50 per month. Price $t,6O0.
 FOR SALE On Highland nice twostofy residence, nine and attic Servants and necessary OuthOsSes on premises
 FOR SALE On BOyce street. nice Hveoom cottage with kitchen hs electric lights and was oes s:oG Roass and n fos fosa sc9sso P ssSs @ - n'nn
 FOR SALE Corner f. Dexter Avenue, s1xtis splsndid bunsss loca siOn Pfise low.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
Investigates Thompson's OnRce.

Birmingham. Feb. .--(6peciaLl l--. Special Agent George E. Fletcher of the internal revenue department. has given a No. 1 grade to the otIice of ]. o. Thompson. collector of internal rev er,ua in Alabama. The office here was examined February s, and the report shows that cash, lists and stamps &C., counts were in balance. records in good condition and written up to date. Bonds on file were carefully examined and found in good condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23

Birmingham. Feb. 22.-(specIaL)-- Because of the need of larger sup ply of coke. a number of coke ovens were nut in operationi this week. One by onx She industries of the Birming- ham district are being started up again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE. Dir. .BfekneII TOung, c. $. B., of Caf- cago. will lecture at The Grana Tues- day, February a5, at S ?. m. YOR and friends are invited.
 au-mon-tu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
-rArlY nnrIra

And Chocolate Esclaires sremh every day. Price, so cemks aozem. Dainty and deIfcioMs.
 He alse makes to order Patfiea Shells and New 0rzeans Individual Preach.
 Dosxe's Bakery and Gsr6eeRy. 1Is 1GOntgomery Street. Phone 3414.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
MONDAY BARGAINS

le ID. Bucket Armour siasm Pure &g4EMs.s ss. sss~A@&e 6 lh. Racket Armoug. 6imaom Pare r.srA 5.asnstnslsls aHt 45i. .esa4 zoe ED. Gas sA AEsnswe'g naked Behns. 1Be ID. 1n2zsds Beams ...s.-zzs-Hs .. ice Fancy CFeakBA Cheese, lhs. .s .S0e Pare Frnit SaHns.s. Ice Atna0re'sy Mrs. ThuraOw's Mlnce AeNNp ID. .ss ..s A~ N7@~
 BROCK GROCERY O.,
 GThe Pare FOed steres."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
cnhiuet Fnctorv Rurna.

New York. Feb. 22.--The cabinet fac. tory of Edward B. Jordan and Conn pany in Brooklyn was totally de- stroyee by fire today causing a loss of SIo0.b0O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
cnrnerl. sslren sI2s.oo

Berlin, Feb. 22.--Andrew Carnegie has contributed $125,000 to the Robert Koch Institute for the investigation Of tubersulosis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
J E. m nruIeI nraa.

Topeka, Kas.. Feb. 22--Ioseph E DuBruiel. Assistant Paymaster of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific. with headquarters in Chicago. died here to- day from an attack of tuberculosis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE. SIr. Bichneli Young, C. s. B., oR Chi~ caEo, will lecture at The GRanA Tees dMy, Febraary 25, at z ?. m. You ana friends are invited.
 su-rnon-tu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
FOa rODAY,s DINNER

Cream Puffn, 2Scea. q aomem. Chocolate Eclafres, 70 cents m annem. chaxsstfa Rneaes co cents q aeaen. Order as early as nosalbIs 9xaxs
 RANDY KITCHEN, IHlnds q Hyatt. Phens nj
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
"a nnrAu ,TTCExrTs 95,..

BREAD TICKETS 25c. Fresh Rolls and Tread, bnt and de- Mcious--made every afternoon. Whole Wheat Bread every day.
 Dowe'S Bakery aud Grocery. HIS Montgomery Street. Phone 2t14.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
FnR GAT.E.

FOR SALE. 9e1,400 will buy three good houses and two vacant lots near the Brewery. A sure profit. It will require only $500
 FOR SALE. Nice five-room cottage in southern part Of city. Lot S5xI6O. s1,soo will
 FOR SALE. $500 will buy two-room house with large Tot near l.. and Y. shops. One third cash. balance on time.
 FOR SALE. Beautiful lots at Cloverda1e and Col lege Park, the best residence section of the city. Lots sold on terms to suit
 INSURANCE. We write fire insurance in four of the best companies, and solicit a share of your patronage.
 TORNADO INSURANCE. Tornado insurance on dwellings at S2. 50 per thousand dollars. Don't neg 1ect such insurance.
 FINANCIAL. If you have money to loan consult us. If you need money, call on us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23

Buy your seed at Harvey Seed Com pany' and be sure you get only good and reliable. Have just received . fresh shipment of Spring Seed. All kinds of Garden. Seed, Peas, Beans, Oats. best grade tested Alfalfa. East ern Seed Potatoes. Tennessee second crop Bliss Turnip. Onion sets. Cotton Seed. Seed Corn of all kinds. Be sure
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23

trolley of the EIaulage system. Death was Instantaneous but not scar or burn was left on the body,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
ZIRkLE 6 MOORE, Real Estate insurance Loans q Dexter Ave- Phone 44s
 Money To Loan


 We have plenty of money to loan at per cent. interest on improved city property. See US if you need money.
 FOR SALE.
 A beautiful eight-room house with large reception hall, located on paved street, best residence part of city. This house will suit anyone who wanta an elegant home. Call at offiee for infor-
 FOR SALE.
 S2,400 will buy nice six room. two story house. Highland Park, h,ne neigh
 FOR SALE.
 Sl,4O0 will buy nice i've room cot- tage in the Campbell plat. Will sell on easy terms. Only three blocks from street car and city school.
 FOR SALE.
 S1,9OO will buy a modern hve-room cottage in good neighborhood, just the place for a nice little home, or good investment. Pays good interest One
 FOR SALE.
 One acre of land on North Court Street with two small houses. VIII sell for $500 on easy payments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
JEFFEnsoN prMocRATs.

Executive Commlttee Provides For
 Primary. Birmingham. Feb, 22--(Spectall-- The Jefferson County Democratic Exc cutive Committee held meeting today with almost all of the members present or represented by proxy. Two restgna- tlons wer offered and the vacancies were filled.
 Resolufiena were adopted providing for primaries on May tS the same day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
Fresh Reliable Tested Ssed''

to plant "EIarvey's Shoe Peg, the best field corn adapted to this section. Write for our seed catalogue.
 Now is the time to set your incu- batoF. We are agents for the Model" Charles A. Cyphers machines. which cannot be excel1ed. Do not fail to try our poultry feeds. Keep a complete line of all kinds of supplies. Special prices in quantity lots. CorrespoBdenco solicited
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23

Birmingham, Feb. 22--J. L. N. Cook. Q well Known and popular citizen or Ensley, was eIeetrocuted In No. mines today by coming in contact with the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23

Koq @nt Gxomnd e@Aac@s vss4M lin manifold heneAea sm DngnrmmN usrs free sf eest. AEARx2 q aAx1s.&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
NIr. CooIk ln Killed.

Drive out to Capitol Heights and see the Improvements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
FOR SALE.

OAe pair of secondhand large wagon scales very cheap.
 SCH. Westcott,
 10 1-3 Commerce st. Phone 33S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
TndustrIes Are Tlesumlnw.

while stroniag about sunday. go Ost to Capitol Heights.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
B. F.. RIDDEN MAY DIE;
 VETERAN CITIZEN SICK

Birmingham, Feb, 2e---(special)--- The condition of B. F. Roaen, one of BirminghAna's wealthy and pioneer cttisens who had a carbuncie cut orr the back of his neck few days ago. was exceedingly. critical tonight and physicians In attendance have grave fears as to his condition
 Mir Roden is president of the Citizens Savings Bank and stockhoidar and director In a number Of concerns here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23
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Arizona republican., 1908-08-27
LOST HIS NERVE.
French Murderer Tries To Kill Himself
 In Prison.

Paris, Aug. 26-The four men ar rested in connection with the murder of the mother superior of a convent school at Anthony will shortly be eX- amined. Meanwhile one of the quar- tette, the man Quesnel, has completely lost his nerve anl yesterday attempted to strangle himself with his handker chief. The prison warders had how ever. received special instructions to watch him. and they surprised him in his attempt to take his life.
 Quesnel is suspected of being burg lar and coiner by profession. What led him to make an attempt on his life was the discovery of a small box under the bed in his room. The box contains ed several empty cases, amber cigar and cigarette holders, a gold mounted sigar case, a silver Maltese cross, ard several jewels.
 The examining magistrate attaches great importance to this discovery.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-27
SPRINGFIELD RlOTER
 ESCAPES THE LAW
Mrs. Howard, One of the Ringleaders
 Committed Suicide After Arrest.

Springfield, III, Aug. 2G.-Mrs. Kate Howard. 42 years old, one of the lead CTS in the recent riot, committed sui eide today by swallowing acid, while being placed under arrest. She died as she was being led to jail.
 Before the grand jury now in session many witnesses testified that Mrs. Howard was one of the ringleaders of the mob which wrecked the LOper res taurant. She was the first person in- dicted and was held on several counts in the sum of s10.000. which she fur nished. When released she said she would never be arrested again.
 Today after the grand jury returned another indictment charging murder in connection with the recent lynch ings, a deputy sheriff was sent to Mrs. Towards rooms to arrest her Mrs. Howard received the officer at the door and quickly swallowed a dose of poison. She then said, "Fm ready to go now" She accompanied the de- putty to jail two blocks away and was entering the jail door when she fell dead.
 Ten more indictments. three charg- ing murder. were returned tonight. The indictments charging murder were against Mrs Howard. Ernest Hum phrey, Abraham Rayner Rayner and Mrs Howard are charged with the murder of the negro Burton. Hum phrey is charged with the murder of the negro Bonnigan. No bail was all lowed. in either of the cases.
Arizona republican., 1908-08-27
INCREASE OF CRIME
 AND LAWS DELAYS
Subject of Discussion Before the Am erican Bar Association Yesterday.

Seattle. Aug. 26.-Before the Ameri- can Bar association this evening. Fred erick Bausman of Seattle discussed the question Are our laws responsible for the increase of violent crime?"
 Taking the crime of murder as a basis for the discussion. he gave sta tistics showing that 5000 homicides occurred during the past year. the largest number of any civilized coun- try save only Mexico and Russia. At the same time there are fewer con victions in the United States than in any other country. He found two causes for the latter fact, one the facil- ity with wEich courts permit appeals and delays; the other the leniency of the American public towards murder CTS. The remedies suggested were a reversal of public opinion through the schools and the press. and abolition of the death penalty in homicide, with the exception of accompanying rob- bery and burglary.