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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16
TRIAL GATE IS SET

The case Of Frank Owens for d.
vorce from Mary Melissa Owens haa
been set for trial Monday. october IS
This divorce suit is the most seusa'
tional filed in the local court this year
owing to the charge made by the
plaintiff that his wife is alleged to
have had illegal relations with a well
known man.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16

diaries in Wayne county. but they have
trouble has arisen from this source ex-
cept In the one instance. With the
revoking of Mornings license, all Of
the diaries are now in good condition,
it is said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16
RATL|FF QUITE ILL

Joseph Ratliff. aged 50. who is one
of the best known citizens OF Wayne
county is at Reid Memorial hospital
and his condition is reported to be so
serious that hopes are not entertained
for his recovery. The attending ply.
stefan has announced that he may die
at any time or may live for a few
days. his life all depending on his vi
tality.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16

.ss-se ~--..-.
Life INSURANCE. Asrui-l'd like to
write YOU ny . pulley IL you haven't
al the ~: Insurance ron think you
need. Cb~siy kmicksrisos.ker = You'll
have 10 SO ny valet. old chap. He At
tends to all xush matters. doDtcbe~-
kDoW.-I'hiladeiphia Ledger.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals.

PEINING-Friends who desire to
view the remains of Mrs. Josephine
Peining may call at the home. POI
South Ninth street, Sunday afternoon
from 2 to and Sunday evening from
I to 0 o'clock. Also Monday afternoon
and evening at the same hours.
Marriage License.
Will Robbins, Preble county. %, and
Miss Harriet Lashley, Centerville. 81.
George H. Turner, Wayne county,
"a, farmer, and Elsie E. Heinbaugh,
Richmond, Is.
Deaths and Funerals.
SAUTTER-Christina Sautter, aged
81 years, died yesterday afternoon at
her home. 61S South Tenth street. The
funeral will take place Monday after
noon at $50 o'clock from the home.
The burial will be in Lutherania-
Friends may call Sunday afternoon.
RICHARDsON-M. F. Richardson.
aged 81 years, died yesterday at Kala-
mazoo, Mich. The remains will ar
rive here Sunday night at 1890
o'clock and will be taken to the un-
dertaking parlors of Doan and Klute.
The funeral will be held from the
chapel Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock,
services being conducted by the
Whitewater Lodge I. .. O. F. The
burial will be in Earlham cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16

Straw Weaving.
In 1850 the drst patent ever issued
to . woman was granted-for straw
weaving.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16
WILL CLOSE SEASON
palladium Specially

Cambridge City. Oct 16.-The close
Of the base ball season will be witness
ed Sunday with the game between the
Grays and the Taste Tells of Indianap-
oils. The local team will be strength
ened by the addition Of several leag-
uers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16

Get tagged BY the ladies'
Tag Day, Oct. Il. u
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16
BUfFKIh NOW SUED

Following tho return Of John A.
Buffkin, who has been absent from the
city for several years. q suit was filed
in the circuit court today BY William j.
Hiatt on account, for &226. The ac-
count dates hack TO March %. 1888
Buffkin was formerly . well known
butcher.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-16
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PITTSBURG
DETROIT
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Make q free will offering,
Tag Day. next Thursday. u
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-08-13
No. 615, A. Published May IL 1909
CHAPTER 1O3. LAWS OE 1909.

AN ACT to amend section 925-40m of the
statutes relating to the filing of vacan-
cies in the offices of mayor and aldermen
in cities of the second third and fourth
classes.
The people of the State of Wisconsin, rep
resented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows
Section 1. Section 925-4om of the stat
utas is amended to read Section 925-40m.
In cities Of the second. third and fourth
classes where a vacancy shall occur in the
office of mayor or alderman by reason of
:. death, resignation, perma-
nent removal from the city OF. ward, or
other cause. the council shall forthwith pro-
coed to fla such vacancy by the election of
a qualified elector of the said city to hold
such office until q successor shall be
elected and qualified; SUCH successor
shaIl4be CHOSEN at the municipal election ti to
succeeding. and in case there is no munich
pal election to be held in such year, then at
a special election to be held on the first
Tuesday in April following the occurrence
of such vacancy.
Section 2 This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
Approved May II. 1909.
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No. 50. 81 Published May 49, 1909
CHAPTER Ito. LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to amend sections 143a, 143b
and 143c Of the statutes, relating to
statement of receipts and disbursements to
be furnished the legislature by the seare-
tary of state.
The people of the State of Wisconsin, rep
reSeqted in Senate and Assembly, do enact
es follows:
Section l. Sections 143a, 143b, and 143c
of the statutes are amended to read: Sec
ton 143a. 1t shall be the duty of the sec
rotary of state after the opening
of each biennial session of the legislature to
prepare and have printed one thousand
copies Of a statement Of the rev
enucs and expenditures of the state Try
calendar years Said statement shall be ar
ranged and g classified under appropriate
headings, ana a copy thereof delivered to
each member of the legislature within TWEEN
ty days after the opening of the session
The secretary of state shall also
prepare and print in connection
with said statement an estimate
of the receipts and expenditures of
the general fund for the two calendar years
immediately succeeding. j.
Section 2. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
Approved May IL, 1909.
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No. go. Al published May 5. 1909.
CHAPTER 81. LAWS OF 1900


AN ACT to provide for the taxation and
dlsposltlon OF witness fees of policemen
in cities of the first class.
Inc people of the State of Wisconsin
represented in Senate and Assembly, do
enact as follows
Section /. In all cities of the first class
whether organized under special charter or
under the general laws of this state hav-
ing a paid police department the members
OF which upon retirement, or for other rea-
son, or their widows. or children or per
sons dependent upon them for support. are
entitled to a pension payable out of a po-
licemen,s pension fund under the law the
clerk Of any court of the county or judicial
circuit in which such city shall lie shall
tax witness fees for any member of such
paid police department in any case in
which such member of the police depart
mcnt shall testify for the prosecution in
actions brought by the state or by any
such city.
Section 2 Any witness fees taxed as in
section one of this act provided shai' hn
the same in amount as provided by law
Tor other witnesses IN Su,Il CO... I Il. s.,.t
ease, and when collected shall be paid by
such clerk of any such court to the treas
.urer OF any such city on the first Mondays
Of January, April July and October of
each year, and by him credited to such DO
lcemcn's pension fund
Section 8 All acts or parts of acts con-
traVenlng the provisions of this act are
hereby repealed.
Section f. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after it's passage and
publication.
Approved May 5, 1909. ...E.
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No S04. A. lPubisneo May O. I9o''
APTER 90. LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to amend subsection OF section
1S63a of the statutes, relating 10 con
demnation proceedings by street and cleo
tric- railway companies.
The 10 people of the State of Wisconsin,
represented in Senate and Assembly, 90
enact as follows: 1000
section l. Subsection 3 of section lS63a
oP the statutes is amended to read: tSec-
tion 1S63a) 5. All the provisions OF these
statutes relating to the exercise OF eminent
domain by railroad companies shall apply
TO Street and electric railway corporations.
but no khing herein shall apply to any park
or boulevard in any city or village, nor 20
any street, alley. bridge or viaauct therein
Unless the use of sNch park, oouieSafd'
Sfrapt aIley bridge or viaduct shall tlrSt De
9TrSfed, upon such terms and CONDITIONS as
Fhe proper authorities shall determine, 10
Snch street or electric railway company by
y franchise duly passed by the poar9 OF
+r,+ytaes or common council of such village
or city; and nothing herein SHAH apply 70
tn the right OF any park, boulevard street, al
Low bridge or vfaduct within IT'S limits: AS
lar "a s az 1910. 1911, 1912, 1913, and
fS14 Of the statutes. relating. to the con,
cfr,ction and maintenance OF fences ana
cetfIe guards by railroad companies sRall
onpIy n street and electric railways.
az ts9o+iop 3 This act shall take effect and
ha In force from and after its passage and
publication: ,ooo
Approved May s, 1903
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-08-13
No. 21S. ST Published May g. 1909.
CHAPTER SO. LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to create subsection Al of section
1888 of the statutes, relating to the ex,
emption of certain soldiers memorial
The neonIe of the State of Wisconsin,
represented in Senate and Assembly, do
enact as follows:
Section l. There is added to the stat
utes a new subsection to. read: Al; All
memorial halls owned by the Grand Army
Of the Republie, or Soldiers Memorial AS As
sociations, duly Incorporated under the
laws Of this state without capital stock and
actually occupied BY post v OF the G Pr1isf
Corps, or a Camp of the Sons of Veterans,
which now contain or. shall hereafter have
nlaced Alerein, memorial tablets in perma-
nent form Of marble. brass bronze or other
all the known names of the enlisted men
of a given town, city or county, who died
in the service during the civil war; shall be
exempt from taxation, and the renting OF
such halls shall not cause them to be taxed
provided the Income from such rentals shall
be devoted exclusively to the maintenance
of such halls. .4 ;.
Section 2 This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after Its passage and
Approved May 5, 1909
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No. 31S. Al Published May 8, 1909.
CHAPTER So. LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to amend section 1881 of the
statutes relating to fire and police de-,
partment relief Eli las assostatons s. WISCONSIN
represented in Senate and Assembly, do
enact as follows:
Section l. Section, 1887 Of the statutes
The members of the paid fire. or police de-
partment in any city heretofore or here
after organi1zedd who comply With the 4sa con-
sociations hereinafter mentioned are con
stituted a body corporate in such city under
the name of The Firemen Relief Ass .:yT,;o
Policemen Relief Association of the city of
..............," as the case may be, for
the purpose of giving relief to the sick and
disabled members of such association and
their families, and to the persons dependent
upon the deceased members thereof, but no
the Policemen aS' Relief Association shall
cease to act with the Ere or police depart
ment of Which he has been a member, after
enjoy all the advantages and benefits of the
association as long as he complies with the
rules, regulations and bylaws OF the same
and pays his dues, unless the connection
Of such person with said de-
partment was discontinued for the good of
the service, provided that all persons be.
Association on and after the first day of
May, 1899, Shall not be entitled to any OF
the advantages and benefits Of
such association from and after the time
when they cease to be active members OF
such police department of
any city as aforesaid.
3 In case any member of the Firemen
Relief Association shall cease to be mem
Der Of such fire department after a period
of ten years service therein, he shall be
entitled to all the advantages and benefits
of the Firemen Relief Association as long
as he pays his dues and complies with the
rules regulations and bylaws of the same,
provided that any member of such fire de-
partment who shall, at any time. become
entitled to a pension by reason of. service
in such department as provided by law,
shall be entitled to all the advantages and
benefits of such association as long as be
paws his dues and complies with the rules,
REGULATIONS and bylaws Of such association.
8. Each person on becoming member OF
either of said departments may be required
to pay an initiation fee not exceeding fifty
dollars and annual dues so long as he re-
mains member.
T. Every such association shall have all
Of the usual powers of a corporation neces-
sary and proper for the purpose of its or
ganization and may take by gift grant or
purchase. real and personal estate, and
hold enjoy lease, convey and dispose of
the same subject to it's bylaws and regu-
lations and all such property and the
rents, issues and profits thereof shall be de-
voted solely to the purposes and objects OF
such corporation.
Section 2 This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
publication: ~
approved May s, 1909.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-08-13
No. 457, Al Published May II. 1909.
CHAPTER 90, LAWS OF 1909.


CHAPTER 90, LAWS OF 1909.
AN ACT to amend subsection 2 of sec
ton 1881 of the statutes, relating to
the risks of town mutual insurance cor
poratiOns.
The people of the State of Wisconsin, rep
resented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows:
Section l. Subsection 2 of section 1881
of the statutes. is amended to read: 2.
No such corporation shall insure any prop
erty other than detached dwellings and
their contents, farm buildings and their
contents, live stock in possession, use or
running at large, farmAsproducts on prem
Uses and farming tools, Implements and ma
chinery: providing that it may
when its directors shall be so authorized at
any annual meeting insure property in any
Of the following classes, In an amount not
exceeding thirty-fve. hundred dollars on
any single risk, towit (1 county stores
q, (2) school houses =, go
town and society halls , =, az CHURCHES he
Water mills mills tt, - blacksmith nit shops,
cries. and the contents of any such
buildings.
. Section 3 This act shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage
and publication.
Approved May 10, 1909.
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visions hereof during the preceding calen-

visions hereof during the preceding calen-
dar month
A. Upon any shipment of live stock or
other property of such nature as to require
the care Of an attendant, the railroad may
furnish to the shipper or some person or per-
sons designated by him, free transportation
for such attendant, including return pas
sage to the point at which the. shipment
elimination III in reference thereto between
such shippers. and the commission shall
have power to prescribe regulations in rela-
ton thereto.
8. Except as provided in this section no
free transportation for interstate traffic
shall be given to any person by any rail
road.
Section p This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
Approved May IL, 1909
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-08-13
No. COS. Al Published Nav -. 1900.
CHAPTER 100, LAWS OF 1909.

An Act to amend section 1913 of the
statutes. permitting immigration agents
to obtain reduced rates on railways
The people of the State of Wisconsin rep
resented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
Section l. Section 1873 of the stat
utes is Smended to read: Section 1797-S
/. Nothing herein shall prevent the carriage
storage, or handling of freight free or at re-
or any municipality thereof, or for charit-
able purposes, or to and from fairs and ex-
positions for exhibition thereat, or house
hold goods the property Of railway en-
ployes or commodities shipped by employees
for their own exclusive use or consumption
or the issuance of mileage. communication, or
excursion passengers tickets, provided the
same shall be obtainable by any person ap-
plying therefor, without discrimination or
of party tickets, provided the same shall be
obtainable by all persons applying therefor
under like circumstances and conditions or
the sale of such tickets were usually and
customarily sold at reduced rates prior to
June IS, 1905, provided the same are sold
without discrimination to all persons apply
ing therefor under like circumstances and
conditions.
venting railroads from giving free transpor-
tation or reduced rates therefor to any min
lister of the gospel, officers or agent Of In
corporated colleges. inmates of soldiers
homes regular agents of charitable societies
when travelling upon the business Of the So
c!ety only. destitute and homeless persons,
railroad officer, attorney. director, Aemploye,
or members Of their families or to former
railroad employees or MEMBERS of their fam
lilies where such employees have become dis
abIed In the railway service, or are unable
from physical disqualification to continue In
the service or to members OF families Of
deceased railroad employees; or to prevent
the exchange Of passes with officers. attor,
members Of their families provided that no
hinder the laws OF this state shall be given
free transportation or reduced rates not
open to the public
This act shall not be construed as
preventing railroad companies from giving
To bona fidc immigration agents actually en-
gagged for more than 0ne-half of their time
each veqr in the business of Inducing immi-
c~atien into the state of Wisconsin to settle
7non uniuproved lands within the state. No
Transformation hereunder shall be delivered
to or Tsed by any such immigration agent
nntii the railroad commission upon appiica-
tjon of such imm.g grafton agent and after
such invest!gatio,n as it nay deem n nee ,i5
mt is !. bona fide immigration agent within
tie letter and spirit Of this provision, and M
ca1a p that effect. On or before the tenth
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of five years from the date of the deed. in
strument, plat, order. resolution or other
final proceeding had or taken to enectuate
such purpose.
Section 1299k No defect irregulaFity,
omission or informaity in the execution Of
any plat or deed of dedication or IN any
proceed ngS order or resolution on the part
of the authorities OF any county. town
city or village. whether formal or jurisdic-
fore made or taken or hereafter to be made
or taken. shall affect or inyalidate such
plat, deed, order or resolution or proceed
the date of such plat. deed, proceeding. or
der or resolution provided however, that
the street or alley laid out, altered or
changed by such defective. irregular or in
formal plat, deed. proceeding. order or reso-
luton, shall be limited in length to the por-
ton actually worked and used Hereunder:
Section ,. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
Approved May s, 1909
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Ne. ga Al Published May 3, 1909
CEAPTER Sc. LAWS OF 1909.

Nc. GA, Al Published May ;, 1909.
CHAPTER Sc, LAWS OF 1909.
AN ACT to amend section 926--115 of the
STATUTES. relating to city superintendent
The people OF the State Of wisconsin
represented in Senate and Assembly, do
enact as follows:
Section L, Section 926-115 of the stat
ms is amended to read: Section 926-S ..
s1eFe may be elected bS tHe
board Of education or the board of school
ScontSSionerS, "a city superintendent OF
sy4oolS for q term not to exceed three years,
whose duties shall be:
=, To examine and license teachers &C
to.llnE 70 she statutes.
- To supervise the aduinistration OF
ne courses Of study.
j. To have general supervision Of the
LitolesSlonal work of the schools OF tne
city. including the holding of teachers
meetings and the promotion of pupils.
+ From time to time TO make Wrltten
report TO the board Of education or board
y school commissioners, as the case may
-, em0oQTing such accommodations rela-
I've 10 the employment of teachers, adop-
C9A or textbooks changes in the course
V study. enforcement of discipline, anu
Slll other matters as said superintendent
slaE Deem for the best interests ana WEI
1ace o. the city schools.
%. 10 make such other reports ana 70
asl1orIn such other duties as the board on
TuucaJlon or board of school commissioners IS
L-i;.E direct and which are not IN connics
Win the provisions of this act. The board
~ eIlcaton or the board OF scnool coni-
ta.iSSIoners shall determine the annual COM
lEASaJfon To be paid said city superlntenq-
- OF public schools from the Scnool IunuS
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No. 2G7. Al Published May 12. 1909
CHAPTER 1O4. LAWS 0F 1909.

AN ACT to>amend section 539 of the stat
The people of the State 6f Wisconsin, rep
resented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows
amended to read Section 539 If the cleo
tors of town shall fail to vote an amount
of money sufficient to maintain a school in
90 oh suKdiSTriet for eight months
during the year ensuing the secretary shall.
on or before the third Monday of November
of the year in which the electors shall so
fail certify to- the town clerk the amount
estimated by the boaNd of directors to be
necessary for teachers wages. fuel. repair
of schooI-houses end incidental expenses,
and the town clerk shall apportion the ag-
f-rngate sum thus certified upon all the tax
able property OF the,togn in the tax roll for
that year and the town treasurer shall COZ
let the same as other taxes.
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~ AK Al Published May s. 1909
CHAPTER 81. LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to amend sections 1299j and
the and Fsa 1age to and fS
nrovtde a statute of limitations In respect
The ,nei people of the State of Wisconsin
represented in Senate ana Assembly 10
e saatio5 as lo sections 1299j and 1299k of
the statutes are amended to read L =, Sec
olo4 oiIey nier and slip heretofore or here
after dedicated attempted and INTENDED neTsn
to be dedicated In any plat y any cs person a.
81 6iisc tn,H or attempted or Intended 70
b BE- laid out, altered. ehanged vacated at OF
discontinued by the anInorities o. any ~