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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
CORRESPONDENCE
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County Line.

Merry Christmas to all.
Curt Jessup of Fulton spent Sunday
with w J Smart.
Anton Moen spent Tuesday in this
vicinity looking at tobacco.
Owen Whaley of Stoughton is spend
ing the week with Lester Whey.
Mona Phifer of Edgerton is visiting
at the home of her uncle, j M Sweeney.
Miss Leah Ford of Albion is teaching
the winter term of school at Pleasant
Springs.
We are glad to note that Leah Whey
is able to step little now and hope
she may improve very rapidly;
Mr. Pease of Fulton was along the
Line Friday with some very nice fresh
fish. We hope he will soon call again.
DA Mccarthy left last Saturday for
Oklahoma where he will spend the win
ter with his uncle, Jas Downey, and
family.
Miss Mary Tierney returned on Fri
day to her home in Hartford, Wis, after
spending several months with her I'M
Gle, Ed Ford, and family.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Twenty-Five Years Ago.

Chris. J. braves and Nettie Clement
of Sumner were married by Rev. j.
Hardcastle Dec. Is.
R. B. Slocum, a nephew of Rufus
Bingham, committed suicide at his
home in GAINESVILLE, aged 80 years.
Tobacco growers who held policies in
the German Hail Insurance Co. and
sustained losses, are having them adj
justed. C. H. Bates of Porter received
$1010.
r. r. Brown & Sons are receiving a
large number of cars of corn direct
from Kansas and Nebraska and supply
ing farmers whose crop was destroyed
by the early frost.
Geo. r. Peck, whose resignation as
general solicitor of the Sante Fe railway
takes effect January 1st, was formerly
a citizen of Edgerton and at one time
depot agent at this place.
Friday, Dec. %, 1883.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Settle Up.

The season of the year for annual
settlement is now at hand, and it ap-
plies to the printing and publishing
business, as we'll as to other lines of
trade. Get in touch with the spirit of
the times, and don't let the sum go
down on what has been most pros
porous and goodly year with any an ac-
count uncancelled. And above and be-
You'd all, don't forget the newspaper
man whose demands are scattered here
and there, and although individually are
comprehensively small, in the aggre-
gate make up sum of considerable
Importance and embody power for the
accomplishment of many things that
the publisher hopes to do IN coming
days.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
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CHRISTMAS IN THE ARCTIC.
Theatrical Performance by Crew of m
:. Icebound Ship Sixty Years Ago.

Christmas eve was the opening night
of the theater, the first one ever known
in those regions, writes Capt. B. S. o.
bon, in Recreation. 1t opened to full
house and yet not an advertisement
had appeared in any paper on the face
of the globe. No faring posters had
adorned the walls of the village on
shore, but the villagers were all there
as first nighters." Promptly at eight
o'clock the orchestra-the minstrel
band-in lieu of an opening overture,
gave us a selection from their roper
toire, which was generally applauded.
and to the tinkling of a bell up went
the curtain. The play was Black
Eyed Susan" adapted from famous
old song of that name, well known to
all sailors in those times 1t was
play in three acts, interspersed with
some familiar sea ditties of the day.
Susan was the star of the evening and
the young fellow who took her part
played and looked it to perfection. His
makeup was very clever, considering
the material at his command. The
wig had been made of fine combed
yarns braided as deity as any girl
could have done it. Susan's cheeks
and lips were very red-from the
paint poland large pendant earrings
dangled from her ears. Her dress was
faultless in fashion and fit, her car
riage graceful and she acted the girl
TO the unbounded satisfaction of the
vast assemblage." The Esauimau
portion of the audience was amazed
at the performance, but Susan was an
even greater puzzle to them None of
them had ever seen a white woman.
1t was good as play to watch those
poor untutored natives as they fol
lowed the piece with intense wonder
ment
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Italian Boys Concert.

Poland and his Italian Boys, who
filled the 3dnumber of the lecture course
Monday evening, gave one of the most
popular entertainments that it has been
the pleasure of an Edgerton audience
to listen to for some time. The young
musicians were artists in their particu-
lar lines and as versatile entertainer,
Mr.. Poland won distinct favor. AS a
whole the program is one that pleases
the average audience and is we'll re-
ceived everywhere.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Obituary.
CLARK CRANDALL.

Clark Crandall, one of the early-day
farmers on Albion Prairie, died at his
home in Milton Junction Friday last,
aged SO years His death can be traced
to being overcome by coal gas near
Thanksgiving time. For many hours
he lay in his home unconscious from the
escaping gas before the neighbors dis
covered his condition. He was living
alone at the home and never fully re-
covered from the poison. For more
than forty years Mr.. Crandall con-
Quoted model farm in Albion, after
wards disposing of it and removing to
Milton. One son, Chas. A. of Boulder,
Colo, and daughter, Harriet, survive
him
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Tax Notice.

The tax roll for the town of Fulton
is now in my hands for collection and I
will receive taxes on and after Monday,
Dec. %, 1908. On Thursday, jan and
ID, / will be at w. g. Atwell's drug
store. Edgerton, and on Saturday, an
9th, at Murwin Bros store, Fulton
w. C. SCoFIELD,
1w Treasurer.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Notice

The tax roll for Edgerton for 1908 is
in my hands for collection. | will re-
ceive money for taxes on and after
Dec 26, 1908, at my residence on Front
street. Office hours from to IL a. m.
and, to p. m.
H. H. DICKINSON, City Treas.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
MRS. MATTHIAS OLSON.

Mrs Matthias Olson, residing near
Utica, died last Friday evening of apo
plexy with which she was stricken in
the morning of the same day. The de-
ceased was about 70 years old and a
widow and is survived by one son and
eight daughters. Funeral services were
conducted Monday afternoon by Rev.
Halversen at the East Koshkonong
church.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Notice

The annual meeting of the Albion
Mutual Fire Insurance. Co. will be held
at the town hall in Albion on Tuesday,
Jan. 5, 1909, at 10 O'Clock a. m. All
members are requested to be present.
4w2 DANIEL PIERCE, Secy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Your Dollar

will come back to you if you spend it at
home. It is gone forever If you send It
to the mail order house. A glance
through our advertising columns will
give an idea where to buy to advantage.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Tobacco Exchange Bank,
Edgerton, Wis, will be held Tuesday
evening, Jan. 9Th, 1909, at o'clock.
ANDREW JENSoN,
4w2 Pres. and Cashier.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
asMsn
Extent of Their Friendship,

Dimpleton-Do you still keep up
your friendship with the Caterbys?
Hatterson-We see them very little,
but we annoy each other with Christ
mas presents every year.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-12-25
Success.

Don't wait for the spirit to move
you; move the spirit.--New York
Pres.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
VETERAN TEMPERANCE
ORATORS APPLAUDED
DR.. CHAPMAN breaches ON
PATRIOTIC THEME
Venerable Speaker Pleads for Stain
less Flag and Urges Abolition
Of the Liquor
Traffic

Despite the fact that he is almost
70 years young" Rev. Erwin S. Chap
man, d. D., superintendent of the Anti
Saloon league. addressed the members
of Temple Baptist church at the Audi
forum building last night on the
theme, what Is Your Country" with
all the fire and enthusiasm of young
man. Many times he was interrupted
by applause, and once, when 1t was
feeble, he said
TRY again.
The encore was vigorous.
DIR. Chapman argued that ones
country was a personality--not mere
ly rocks and rills and tempted hills;
and that, therefore, Americans had
country, whereas Russians had only a
tyrant and no country at all.
1.-The Stainless Flag" was the phrase
which occurred again and again dur
ing the course of this mastery dis
course.
Just fifty years ago 1 spoke on the
theme of My Country" said DR..
Chapman, land I said then what I still
believe: My country, If she Is right;
and my country. If she is wrong. then
right her.
my plea is for a stainless flag; the
stains of slavery and of lottery nave
been removed from her folds. Now the
stain of the liquor traffic should be
washed away as well. The supreme
court OF the United States has declared
that If the country discontinued the
liquor traffic the land would gain in
health, wealth and the prosperity of
the people.
my God" exclaimed the venerable,
snowy-haired temperance advocate,
where am L? Are we protecting what
the supreme court condemns?"
The applause that time was most
decisive and vigorous.
1.-THE saloon is like the dog I once
knew of In our town back east. That
cur was worthless and hated by every
one, even it's owner. In the recent agi-
tation, even the magazines of the sa-
loon element attacked that institution.
1t hasn't a friend on earth.
my countrymen, the highest act of
patriotism is to defend the flag. Your
duty is to stand by the men and the
movement which is making your homes
safer and your flag cleaner"
Thunderous applause greeted this
patriotic f1igh. of the venerable orator,
whose right hand flung above his head
the flashing colors OF his country.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
LABOR TEMPLE STOCK
SHOWN TO BE PAYING
Associations Property Proves Vaiu-
able Investment, and Meeting Re-
suits In Sale Of a Thou
sand Shares

meeting of the Labor Temple as
ISOLATION was held yesterday afternoon
at the headquarters. 518 san Pedro
street. for a discussion of its hnanciai
status. .rs
&C.. A. Garrety, chairman OF the ouilo-
ing committee, presented statistics OF
the organization from its inception TO
date. c. NJ. Peters, international OF,
ganizer of the BARRIERS union. showed
the value of the property at the presen.
time and explained that 1t was gooo
investment. There are 100000 shares
of stock issued at q par value or u a
share. OF these 1000 have been sold
already. 1t is the desire OF the assoc
citation to dispose of the remaining
$4,000. Mr. Peters pointed out that the
property now owned by the association
Is worth more than double the value OF
the stock.
G. w, Leonard, international organ
izer for the Plumbers and Steam Fit
ters' union, spoke on organization lines
and benefits received. During an IN
termi sion the Misses Deering and
Miller rendered a violin duet. Stanley
3. Wilson, president of the Labor
Temple association. spoke on general
l;nas. He was followed by F. ]. Spring,
the attorney, who delivered the closing
There were about 900 present. "A
thousand shares of stock were sub
scribed for at the close OF the meeting.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
SCHOOL HOUSE BURNS
TOGROUND QUARTZ
Panic Ensues at the First Methodist
Church, but Is Quickly Sup
pressed by Goodness
of the Few
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
DIJARTE, May 24.-The school mouse
ar Duarte. about mile east OF Mon
rovia. was totally destroyed by nre to-
night. The first is supposed to nave
haen Of incendiary origin, and 1t is said
that an attempt was mace TO Destroy
the building last Sunday night.
The fire was discovered ABOUT o.So
o'clock. while most of the townspeopie
were in church. A panic ensued at the
Eirst methodist church, which Is next
tn the school house. when some one
yelled fire. The crowd was quoted py
the coolheadedness OF rev OF the
men. who demonstrated with them
from the Inform.
The loss is placed at $4,000. The build
ing was OF wood and had six rooms. !.
"a. g. Brown, superintendent OF
schools, was attending the churcn. he
rushed out and with several other men
formed a bucket brigade. The nre'
however, had too great headway.
A. e, sheppard, principal OF tne
school, said that some one tried 10 SET
fire to the school last Sunday put .lat
neighbors scared the man away. since
then he had had his eye on the school
and tonight he was walking around IL
when his dog made a rush LOT tne
building and went under IL as tnousn
some one was there. But ne couio mot
discover any one.
Several reasons for the DESTRUCTION
of the building are advanced, but the
most plausible seems to point 70 rop-
berry.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
SAYS WOMAN FORCED
HIM TODRINK POTION
CLAIMS HE WAS TURNED TO A
BEAST
Patient at Receiving Hospital Makes
Statements Which Astonlsh Ply
sIclans - Asserts Doctor
Put CraWfish In Bed

Richard Hill, S04 Maple street, who
was taken to the receiving hospital
Saturday on an insanity charge. ex-
planned his condition with the remark
able statement that woman had
forced him to drink potion which
had dethroned his reason.
When seen yesterday he had partially
recovered from the temporary de-
rangement, but his recollection OF the
past appeared hazy and events dis
torted and highly colored by his I'M
agination.
"she handed me a goblet half filed
with a greenish liquid and said I must
drink 1t. She called 1t nepenthe.
drank 1t and it set my brain on fire.
My head reeled and sank upon the
table. She said that she was Circe
Che pronounced 1t Serse), and that she
would transform me from a man to
a beast. She threw her handkerchief
across the floor and I brought 1t to
her on my hands and knees. She
placed before me q bowl of oatmeal
AS looked at it the form changed and
1t became trough, from which fed
"She called me Ulysses and said that
she had changed me into swine. She
held a mirror to my face and for a
while l believed she had really done
1t. But I know better now; she hyp-
Noticed me into the belief And yek-
that stuff she gave me is what brought
me here. Wry, after I drank 1t the
room was peopled with wild animals,
the window curtains were made of live
snakes hanging by their tails, and she
stood among them with a wand with
a star on the end of it while the wild
beasts groveled at her feet.
But 1 am all right now" he said,
as he shifted his pillow, "only that
young doctor In there put crawfish in
my bed and they will not let me
alone"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
PERSONALS

]. M. Ellison, U. S. N, is guest at
the Angelus.
w. S. Falk of the U. S. s. Washington
is guest at the Angelus.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Wood of
Denver are staying at the Lankershim.
Miss Flurscheim of England, who is
touring the states, Is staying at the
Hayward.
Mrs. Meyer Friedman and Miss Amy
Friedman of Denver are guests at the
Lankershim.
Mr.. and Mrs. George N Gage of
Tempe, Ariz., are among the guests at
the Angelus.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Bixby of
Rancho Los Cerritos are registered at
the Van Mugs.
Alfred Ruiz of st. Johns, Ariz., a
prominent railroad man, is a guest at
the Hayward.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Engle, prominent
theatrical people of Chicago, are stay
ing at the Westminster.
G. M. White of the Hearst service,
whose headquarters are at Chicago, Is a
guest at the Alexandria.
DIR. Mcconnell and e. Jordan OF Aus
tralia, who are touring the United
States. are registered at the Hayward.
Mrs N. Andrew Andrews, Mrs. A.
Schumacher, N. Andrews and F. l..
Proctor are registered at the West
minister.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. Hunt of New
York, members of the Katherine Grey
company, showing at the Mason, are
guests at the Alexandria.
d. d. Sutphen of San Francisco, gen.
eral manager and adjuster of one of
the large New York life insurance COM
panies, is a guest at the Westminster.
John c. Havez of New York, COM
poser of Everybody Works but
Father" and leading man for Lew
Dockstader's minstrels, is at the Hay
ward.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
.INCENDIARIfS STRIVE
TO BURN DOWN STORE
Burned kindIlng Found Under Corner
of Building, but Bystanders Ex-
tinguish Flames Before
Harm Is Done

Some one who had a grudge against
George Shubin tried to destroy his
grocery store at 124 North Utah street
by starting fire under one corner OF
it early Sunday morning.
Tom West Of 116 North Utah street
happened to be passing the store about
midnight. He saw two men cross the
street and sulk around to the rear of
the building. Their suspicious actions
aroused his curiosity. In a few minutes
they reappeared and walked rapidly
down the street. He continued his walk
but turned back quickly when an alarm
of fire was sounded and flames were
seen coming from the grocery store.
They were extinguished by bystanders.
Partly burned kindling was found
under. one corner of the building. A
boy whose name was not learned by
the police said that the fire was start
ed by n man who had the appearance
of being a Russian Jew.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
BELASCO MELODRAMA
PRESENTS NEW GIRL

Miss Florence Smythe, who because
Of the illness of Miss Alice Treat Hunt
was called upon to play the role of the
Girl in David Belasco's melodrama,
THE Girl of the Golden West" at the
Belasco theater Saturday, and who
went through the part with only a
few hours notice that she would have
to play 1t, last night gave really fin-
ished performance, being warmly ap-
plauded for her acting.
Regarded merely as feat of mnemo-
mics this performance of Miss Smythe' g
was remarkable. The role Is q long
one and it is tricky. There is much
unusual business" as actors term it,
so that the mastery of only the me-
chanical requirements of the part In
such short time Is a noteworthy
achievement.
Miss Smythe was warmly congratu-
lated upon her performance by other
members of the company and by Fred
erick Belasco. Probably there were
not a dozen persons in the audience
last night who realized the difficulties
under which she was acting. Miss
smythe will continue in the role
through the week.
S. Miller Kent, the actor, Is i'll in
Brooklyn with smallpox. He is ex-
pected to recover, however, as the at
tack is light.
Henry Miller may produce William
Vaughn Moody's new play, 1.-THE Faith
Healer" in Los Angeles. He will be
here next month In 1.-THE Great Divide"
but may possibly give one or two per-
formances Of the new work as WELL
Al Flournoy's burlesque of 1.-THE Girl
of the Golden West entitled 1.-THE Girl
with the Golden Vest" will be pre-
scented for the first time at the Theater
Royal tonight with Miss Dolly Graham
In the role Of the girl.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25

The plain shirt waist of linen or
madras has come again into its own,
and the simpler 1t is in style the more
chic 1t is considered. A very smart
shirt waist In linen, showing narrow
tucks at either side of the front closing,
is here sketched, and is recommended
to all lovers of good style. The pockets
adjoining the fronts are a favored
fashion, though they may be omitted II
desired. The simulated back yoke, OBJ
tanned by applying facing, may also
be omitted If a plain back is preferred.
The sleeves are of the plain shirt model
and tailored finish, terminating in
jaunty, mannish cuffs. Any preferred
style of collar may be worn with the
waist, while any Of the modish waist
ings may be used for fashioning 1t. the
medium size requiring three and five
eighth yards of 24-inch goods.
6105-Nine sizes, 80 to 48 inches bust
measure.
The price of this pattern is 10 cents.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
MANY HEAR FAMOUS
PROFESSOR DELIVER LECTURE

Paris, the historic city and also the
City Beautiful, was the subject of an
inspiring lecture last night by Prof.
Baumgardt at Symphony hall. In his
series of lectures on foreign lands. A
large audience attended the lecture, al
though it had been repeated several
times.
Next Sunday evening Prof. Baum
gardt will speak at the same hall on
London, the Metropolis of the World"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
"SCOTTY" CLIMBS ON
TO THE WATER WAGON
,.-
ECCENTRIC MINER DESIRES
ALL THE LUxURIES
Wealthy Son of the Desert First Says
He Must Have an Apartment
with Bath and Then
Hedges

On the register of the Hotel Van
Mugs last night appeared the name
Walter Scott, written in a bold, large
hand. No address was given, for 1t was
the signature of the man without a
state, "Scotty," as he is Familiarity
known throughout the length and
breadth of the United States, land then
some"
"Scotty" has not been seen in these
parts for some time past. He came
back as suddenly as he left, dressed in
a la COW puncher, blue shirt, heavy
weight trousers, soft felt hat, and all.
His pockets bulged with coin. mostly
silver.
Got room?" asked Scotty. after he
had signed up.
yes, SIR" responded the clerk.
What sort do you wish?"
And the bellboys, the clerk, the casual
observer and few other guests almost
had a fit to learn that Scotty had
climbed aboard the water wagon. For
his answer was
Give me room with water in 1t. Got
one with bath attached?"
1.-THE room l had intended placing
you in has not" explained the clerk,
"but can give you one with bath"
20, we'll, anyone will do-just so 1t
has WATER retorted the genial Scotty.
Then, paying for his room, he stalked
out to see the town, offering the mere
explanation that he had come into Los
Angeles riding on an engine.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
WEALTHY MERCHANT STRUCK
AND KILLED BY LIGHTNING
Ry Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, May 24.-W. P. Howard,
wealthy commission merchant of this
city, was struck and instantly killed
by lightning during heavy electrical
and rain storm which swept over st.
Louis this afternoon. Mr.. Howard,
who was a member of the Glen Echo
Golf club, with links in the western
part of the city, had been playing golf
and sought shelter under tree when
it began to rain.
The lightning struck the tree, killing
Howard instantly.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25

A merchant should try to make
his store-advertising the most in
teresting serial story" in the
paper. It's a profitable aspiration
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the EXHIBITS
OF California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building, on Broadway, between
First and Second streets. where free infor-
nation will be given on all subjects pertain
ing to this section.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
BRYAN Men Nominated

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. May 24.--Final
returns from the Ninth congressional
district show that two Bryan delegates
were nominated In Mondays Demo-
cratic primary.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to any
one furnishing evidence that will lead to
the arrest and conviction of any person
caught stealing copies of The Herald from
the premises of our patrons
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-25
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Save sickness ana stomach trouble By
drinking the best spring water. The Glen
Rock Water company will supply you.
Phones Cl458. East 49,. Prices right
DR.. f. w. Rayburn, suggestionist;
temporary office $40 and 622 Byrne
building; phone A4775.