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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
REsCUEs DROWNING GIRL.

Jefferson Factory Hand Saves Mary
Green from Wntery Grave.
Mary Green, aged 10, daughter of
Philip Green, was saved from drowning
by the presence of mind of Cheeky Eden,
a factory employee at Jefferson. The lit
tie girl fell from a boat into the swift
waters of Rock river just beneath the
mill dam. She was just sinking for the
third time when young Eden dove into
the stream with all of his clothes on and
rescued the girl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Men Croyydinw Out Cattle.

One explanation advanced for the con-
tinued rise in the price of meats is that
the big cattle ranges of the Southwest
have been rapidly filling up with settlers
in the last two years, with a consequent
clearing of the pastures for cultivation.
The prices for cattle on the hoof are
higher than ever. In all the larger cities
the poorer people have begun systematic
boycotts of the butchers who charge the
high prices. The result is that people are
eating less meat and more fruit and veg
etables than heretofore
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23

The dead body of Antoine Carmelo, an
italian, who in 1905 slew Tony Santon in
quarrel over a woman, was found on
'Dago Hill,' st. Louis, an Italian settle
ment in the southwestern part of the
city. Carmelo's death was apparently &C
eomplished by foes in a vendetta.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23

Jules Lepleux and Simonin Jean,
Frenchmen, have started from New York
to walk to San Francisco. They started
penniless and will neither beg, borrow,
steal nor ride on railroad trains. Lep-
leux is a gardener and Jean is painter.
They will work their way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
NOVEL SPIRAL TOWER.

The gigantic spiral tower, designed
to reach height of ga feet, with
trolley cars for ascent, is the idea of
well-known professor of structural
engineering at the Stevens Institute Of
Technology, Hobeken, n. Y. If his
plans are successfully carried out the
tower will be constructed in New York,
and from 1t sightseers win view the
city as If they were up in a balloon.
While going up in the cars the point
Of view will keep constantly changing
with all the wonders Of a kaleido-
scope-Popular Mechanics.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Fall in SiIo Fatal.

Lester Lambie, aged IS, the ol.ly son
of James Lambie of Kaukauna, was in
stantly killed by falling head first from
the top of their silo, distance of %
feet, to the cement floor at the bottom,
crushing in his skull at the back of his
head
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23

The Municipal Traction Company of
Cleveland, Ohio. which is operating all
the .city's car lines on the 3-cent plan
carried out by Mayor johnson, reports
deficit of S54,916 for May But Mayor
johnson says that this was due more to
the prevailing strike than to the reduced
fares
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
IMPALED ON A FORK.
Racine County Man Killed While
Topping a Hay Stack.

Louis Stallbaum, aged &c years, son of
Fred Stallbaum, one of the wealthiest
residents of Racine county, met death in
very shocking manner on his father $
farm in the town of Norway. Young
Stallbaum was topping stack of hay
when the top began slipping, and in order
to save himself. he threw the fork down
the hay. He landed upon the prongs of
the fork with sufficient force to allow it
to pierce his body. He died in a few
minutes, before physician could be
called
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
WIRE BURNS ARE FATAL.
Eau Claire Man Is Roasted by EIec-
trio Current While at Work.

Eugene Mooney, an employe of the Eau
Claire Electric Light and Power Com
pany, was fatally injured while working
on a pole. He became tangled among the
wires and the heavily charged electric
light wires burned the muscles of his arm
to crisp and a deep hole in his Shout
der. He fell to the ground and broke
his hip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
At Cnmn DOugIaS.

Amid the worst heat ever known on
the reservation, the Third infantry and
Tenth battalion of the Wisconsin Ma
tional Guard took possession of the camp
ground at Camp Douglas. Before the
tents were fully up the men were about
as wet from perspiration as were the
Milwaukee troops from rain two weeks
ago. SO intense was the heat that sew
eral men were overcome, while William
Paul. Company b, La Crosse suffered
commissions. The men were overcome be-
fore the hospital was fully equipped for
patients and were cared for in their
quarters by the surgeons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
WEBS DEAF MUTE GIRL.
Wisconsin Professor and Chicago's
''HeIen Keller Are Married.


The romance of Chicago's Helen Kel-
ler," Miss Josephine Crane, daughter of
the millionaire iron manufacturer, Charles
B. Crane, and Prof. II. c. Bradley of the
University of Wisconsin eliminated at
Lake Geneva in the marriage of the pair.
The wedding ceremony was performed by
Rev. Richard Henry Edwards of Wiscon-
sin university. Miss Crane is a deaf mute,
but has acquired the title of Chicagos
Helen Keller by her avidity in learn
ing and her many wonderful accomplish
ments. The romance of her life began at
the University of Wisconsin agricultural
school, where she received her first les
sons from the youthful instructor who
was later to become her husband. Prof.
and Mrs. Bradley will be at home in Mad
ison after Oct. 10.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Norfolk and Southern Receiyership

The Federal Court at Norfolk, Va, has
placed the Norfolk and Southern railway
in the hands of receivers upon the appli-
cation of the Trust Company of America,
the railroad asserting. The road recently
has bought in number of branch lines
on borrowed capital and could not make
good. reorganization committee has
been formed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23

The International Association of Po-
lice Chiefs adopted a resolution urging
a uniform law regulating the sale and
use of deadly weapons. A resolution also
was adopted condemning the cartooning
and icaricaturing of policemen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
DREAM DRIVES MAN TO JUMP.

Chicago News Agent in Nightmare
Jumps from a Window.
George Recuilder, news agent run
ming between Mellen and Chicago, had
the nightmare and, thinking he was in
train wreck. jumped from a two-story
window over a saloon at Mellen, break
ing an arm. leg, and his nose. He was
internally injured. He was taken to Chi
cago. His injuries may result fatally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
seizes Kenosha Car Works.

Sheriff Charles f. Pfennig of Kenosha
has seized all the visible assets of the
Earl Motor Car Company, Milwaukee
concern doing business on $50 claim
fled by the Automatic Screw Company of
Cincinnati.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
ANOTHER CHERRY TREE YARN.

Charles Hehne, Appleton, Boasts of
Perpetual Fruit Raiser.
Charles Hehne, S13 Atlantic street, APP
pleton, has a cherry tree which is surely
a wonder. Some portion of the tree has
been in bloom continuously for several
weeks, and now while his wife is canning
cherries picked from one portion of the
tree, there are green cherries on another
part and still another part is still in
bloom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Professor Secretly Married.

Prof. 4. G. Meier Of the south side
high school at Manitowoc and Miss Hele1
Spoentgen surprised friends by announc-
ing their marriage recently. The we'd
ding was a secret, and was quietly per-
formed with only the brides family pres.
emit,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Burlington Shops Work Nine Hours.

Prosperity has made itself evident in an
order received at the Burlington shops at
La Crosse to work all employees nine hours
per day, the first time since the depres-
sion last fall caused the working hours
to be reduced. The wages of the men are
corressDoudingly increased
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
HAS A YOUNG STEPFATHER.

Son Acts GrOomsman at His
Mothers Wedding.
A son acting as groomsman at his
mothers wedding was the feature of the
wedding ceremony of Mrs. Mary Sykora
and George Pilger at Manitowoc. The
bride is 81 years of age, while her son
is 10. His stepfather is only "a years
oil
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
HORSES ROAST IN FLAMES.
Five Animals Perish in Barn Fire
at Oshkosh,

Five horses, representing a total value
of $1,000. were cremated in a fire in a
barn in Oshkosh. The barn was on the
property of Peter Hansen on State street
within a stones throw of the city Lall
and the State street truck house. The
barn was a two-story structure of sheet
iron walls and had accommodations for
about eight or ten horses. \ considerable
quantity of straw and hay was destroyed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Spreading Rails Cause Wreck.

Due to spreading rails, on the Oshkosh
Neenah Interurban line, an interIrban car
was derailed near Neenah and the pas
sengers given severe shaking up and
some were badly bruised. The car was
stopped after it had gone half way over
a stone fence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
ESCAPE WATERY GRAVE.
Three Boys Saved After Hanging for
Hours sn Capsized Boat.

Hours sn Capsized Boat.
Clinging to an overturned sailboat for
three hours, three Marinette boys, George
McDermott, Paul Halbach and Don Mar
tindale, sons of prominent residents, were
picked up just in time by a passing boat
They were nearly exhausted and if they
hadn't been picked up, would have drop
ped into the water. Their cries for help
We're heard by people ashore, but it was
difficult to get a boat to rescue them be-
cause it was late at night. Their boat
capsized during a squall
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23
Chas. E. Erskfne Dead.

Charles E. Erskine, aged 50 years, a
wealthy citizen of Racine, and at one time
an official of the Case Threshing Machine
Company and director of the Manufacture
ers' National bank, died at the Pennoyer
sanitariuu.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-23

viii power is apt to &c down and out
when it encounters the almighty dol
lar.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
AERONAUT FALLS;
DEATH RESULTS
MICHIGAN MANS PARACHUTE
FAILS TO WORK AND ACCI-
DENT is FATAL.

Jackson, Mich July 81. William
divers "good by" shouted to picnick-
ers as his balloon rose above Hague
park yesterday afternoon, proved an
eternal farewell, for within half an
hour following his CHEEKY adieu the
aeronaut was dead. The fatal ending
of the ascension was the result of the
parachute failing to work.
The balloon went straight up, per-
haps 5000 feet, with Oliver doing ac-
robatic stunts on the bar attached to
the parachute. The day was perfect,
with scarcely breath Of air stirring.
Thousands watched the ascension,
which was all that could be desired
Finally Oliver cut the cord and the
parachute shot downward. 1t did not
spread until the man had dropped
probably 800 feet, and when it did 1t
was with a jerk A second later the
parachute twisted sideways and be.
gan to descend with sickening veloc'
ity.
Before it had dropped 100 feet more
the parachute whirled together, offer
ing not the slightest resistance. A
cry of horror arose from those look
ing on. AS the balloonist approached
the earth he saw a large hickory tree
and tried to throw himself among the
branches. He partially succeeded, bui
the compact did not check his fal
and he struck the ground with an aw
full crash.
Oliver died after few gasps. He
fell within 300 feet of where he hat
bidden his friends good by.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
JAMES MORRISON MISSING.
MouIton Young Man Left For His
5. Home but Did Not

Charlton, July 31.-James Morrison
is missing from his home at Moulton
and his whereabouts are unknown.
He was at the home Of his father,
Henry Morrison, on Friday, who drove
him over to Derby, Intending to go
home by the way Of Charlton.
He is a nephew of Lawrence Nc
Cam of Union township. Mr.. Mccain
and the young mans father were In
Charlton yesterday trying to get trace
of him, going from here to Abba, but
to no avail. His family relations were
pleasant and no reason can be assign
ed for his going away. His wife said
he was always kind and agreeable,
and is almost prostrated with grief
at the mysterious disappearance. A
systematic inquiry will be inaugurated
with the hope that he may be located.
The elder Morrison resides at Cam
bria.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
A NON-P ARTISAN
NOTIFICATION
EVERYBODY WILL BE INVITED TO
ATTEND WHEN BRYAN HEARS
THE NEWS.

Fairview, Lincoln, July 31.-The
ceremonies attending the notification
of Bryan of his nomination for the
presidency will be strictly non-parti-
san. This decision was arrived at aft
er a conference between Major Brown,
National Committeeman Hall, Cover
nor Sheldon and committee of citi-
zens of Lincoln. 1t mas been conclud-
ed there shall be no parade OF march
ing clubs. Invitations will be ex-
tended to all state and city officers Of
Nebraska and the adjoining states and
to citizens generally to attend the
notification
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
DEAL IN ROLLED OATS.
American Rice and Cereal Co., of Keo-
kuk Sels--Take Stock in
EGG See.

AMERICAN TiCo ana SereaI Soy OF NSOa
kuk Sells-Take Stock in
Esg-o-S See.
Keokuls, July 31.---A big business
deal, one of the largest which has been
pulled off in this section in years,
came to a head Yesterday when the
Battle Creek Breakfast Food Coz
bought the entire stock issue of this
American Rice and Cereal Co.. of thia
city.
No other breakfast food company Isl
in any way Interested in this deal, the
firm which bought Keokuk plant be-
ing the one which manufactures Egg
O-See and other cereals having assets
Of over $1,000, 900.
The local stockholders of the Amer
lean Rice and Cereal Co. exchange
their stock in this concern for stock IN
the Battle Creek Breakfast Food Co..
this being arranged to the satisfaction
Of all those interested.
The new firm will at once enlarge
the capacity Of the plant, making i,
twice as large as at present. They
will secure the Hubinger building.
next door to the big plant on the levee,
which will be equipped with moderri
machinery for the manufacture of q
line of e. c. rolled oats.
AS the Battle Creek concern, OF
which j. w. Cassidy, of Quincy, Is
president, gets the entire stock issue oi
the American Rice and Cereal Coz
they will enlarge the business and
important as are the one at Buffalo
and Quincy.
The deal is of great significance ta
| Keokuk. as it indicates that the Egg
1 O-See people have great confidence In
what the future has in store for us
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
STABBED IN BACK.
Spencer Smith of Mt. Sterling is Bad
Iy Wounded-Motive Not
Ascertained.

Keosauqua, July 31.-A serious
stabbing affray occurred near Mt.
Sterling. While Spencer Smith was
Luthma Warneck stepped III behind
him and stabbed him seven times.
Smith fell from his seat and the horses
ran away. Mr.. Smith was carried 70
John Donahue's house and DR.. Tobi1
of Mt. Sterling dressed his wounds,
the same requiring several stitches.
Ray and Mrs. Warneck We're taken
to Keosauqua before Justice Lager
Der and bonds were fixed at $500 each
which was given by ]. B. Davis.
These people are neighbors, but the
motive for the deed cannot be learned
at present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
SICOURNEY MAN
DIES FROM HEAT
JOHN BASE sUNsTRUCK WHILE
WORKING IN FIELDs-FAM-
lily FINDS DEAD BODY.

Sigourney, July 81. = John Base, a
prosperous young farmer living about
six miles northwest of Sigourney is
dead from the effects of a sunstroke.
Mr.. Base was out in the field all aft
ernoon stacking hay and fell off the
wagon from the effects of the stroke.
After time the team went home and
when the family discovered that Mr..
Base was missing a search was be-
gun which lasted but a short time
when he was found lying along the
road side. When found, life was ex-
tinct. He was about thirty years OF
age.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
INDICT BRIGHTON
BEACH RACERS
ASSOCIATION CHARGED WITH
AIDING GAMBLERS TO vIo-
LATE NEW LAW.

New York, July 31.-The Brighton
racing association which concluded
it's racing meet Wednesday was in
dicted by the grand jury today on the
charge of aiding the gamblers to
violate the new anti-gambling laws. In
dictments were also returned jointly
with this association against Christ.
opher Fitzgerald, Its president, Will
liam Engeman, large stock holder in
the association and John G. c. Cava-
naugh, formerly superintendent of the
betting ring. These men had previous
ly been indicted on similar charges.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
.RHODUS REFUSES
TO Give FACTS
ONE OF BROTHERS INDICTED
FOR FRAUD WILL NOT IN.
CRIMINATE SELF.

Chicago, July 81. = On the ground
that it would tend to incriminate him,
Thomas Rhodus, one of the three
Rhodus brothers recently indicted by
the federal grand jury for the Illegal
use of the mails, today refused to di-
vulge the names and addresses and
amounts involved in the sale of the
Central Life Securities company
stocks by the Mercantile Finance COM
pany, both concerns being among
those promoted by the Rhodus broth
ers. Receiver Fetzer today filed pre-
liminary report stating that to date
he had discovered liabilities of ST.
1858, 900 and assets of $127.00O.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
iowa JEWELER
ENDED HIS LIFE
DEAD BODY OF MAN MISSING
FROM MARENGo FOUND -
BULLET IN BRAIN.

Iowa City, July 81. -(specia1) ~
The dead body of Edward Eckert. a
jeweler of Marengo, was found lying
partly in the Iowa river near Amana
in Iowa county last night. There were
two bullet holes in his temple. 1t Is
believed he committed suicide be-
cause of i'll health He was 43 years
old and leaves wife and five chill
dren. He left home in an automobile
Tuesday morning, announcing busi-
ness trip. No fears were entertained
until the auto was found in the woods
Wednesday. Searching parties have
been busy since then.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
Custer Alias Devoe, Gets 10 Years.

Moulton, July 81. Especial -
Harry Custer, alias Devoe, who caused
some little excitement in and around
Moulton some months ago, and was
arrested here for stealing a big tour
ing car in Chicago, was sentenced to
ten years in the Joliet penitentiary.
Custer was arrested while on his way
from Davenport to Kansas City, by
Marshal Upton. He was held here for
quite while and also taken to Jail
at Centerville for some days. After
extradition papers were gotten he was
taken to Chicago, where his triel was
held.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-01
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CHAIR.
MAN BELIEVED TO FAVOR RE-
NOMINATION OF HUGHES AS
AID TO THE TAFT TICKET.
CORTELYOU MAY
OPPOSE HUGHES
GOSSIP SAYS MEMBER OF RoosE-
VELT's CABINET MAY RUN FOR
NEW YORK GovERNoRsHlP--
HAS BEEN APPROACHED.

New York, July 31.--Frank n.
Hitchcock. chairman of the Republic
can national committee today met the
New York state leaders and discussed
with them the situation here as 1t re-
lates to the national campaign, Her
bert Parsons, William l.. Ward and
Timothy l.. Woodruff sought confer
ences In order to present to Hitch.
cock their personal views OF the CO.
operation they expect between the ma
tional officials and the state mana.
gers.
Hitchcock Fayors Hughes.
While Hitchcock declined to define
his wishes concerning the question Of
renominating Hughes, his visitors
gained the impression that he expects
| the state convention to name the pres
ent governor as candidate for an
other term. When Hitchcock was in
the west he found distinct sentiment
for Hughes and he believes his re-.
nomination would strengthen the Re-
publican ticket in other sections Of
the country
j corteIyou May Oppose Hughes.
i Gossip has been in circulation in
this city for several days to the effect
that George B. Cortelyou, secretary of
the treasury, would allow the use Of
his name as a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for governor
|against Governor Hughes. This gos-
sip, however, apparently had no basis
in any statements by Mr.. Cortelyou or
his friends. It is said some of the
leaders of the Republican state organ
ization approached Mr. Cortelyou be-
fore Governor Hughes announced his
Willingness to accept denomination
} and that these leaders asked Mr. Cor
telyou whether he would be willing to
become candidate in the event that
further consideration indicated his
probable nomination 1t is not under.
} stood that the nomination was definite
!, ly offered to Mr.. Cortelyou.
Mr.. Cortelyou gave no explicit reply
to these suggestions, but promised tc
consider the matter. Today the Even
ing Post published the statement thai
it is highly improbable that Mr.. Cor
telyou will allow the use of his name.