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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-07-22

beat to suffocation, but no sound
came from her lips; moment she
gazed, then quickly, softly gathered
the sleeping child to her bosom,
threw over it the loose folds of her
homespun apron, and swiftly, steal
thily, scarce daring to breathe, crept
again through the hall, down the
steps, out into the street, where she
caught up the bundle, half dragging,
half carrying it, and, unmolested and
unseen, hurried on and on till the
welcome cool green woods were all
around her.
Miss Lathrop ate her early break
fast with tranquility. She knew at
what hour the baby usually awoke,
and always arranged it so that her
fore it was time to attend to her
nursing. AS she finished her last
task she thought, "The babys late
about waking; the mornings so cool
she's enjoying her nap" and, with
smile on her lips, she walked softly
to the empty crib and looked in.
Horror froze the scream that died
in her throat. She stood benumbed
with fear; but, the moment her
shocked brain resumed it's power to
think, she instinctively realized the
truth-Lauretta, and no other, had
stolen her baby! She flew to the
telephone and called frantically for
DR.. Lorrimer. That young man, in
deep slumber, after a hard nights
work, was aroused with difficulty;
but, when he comprehended the
nurses incoherent message, he or
dered his buggy, dressed in haste and
was at her door in as short a time
as possible, though it seemed ages to
the waiting woman.
'She stole my baby!" she walled,
'Lauretta has stolen my baby! l feel
it, know it! When I came in from
the kitchen her crib was empty
my little, warm, sweet baby!"
EYES," said the young doctor quiet
ly, little and warm and sweet-her
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-07-22

for her native State and go to her
own people.
Lauretta's heart leaped. Home and
mother and the mountains! They
had seemed so far away and she
never expected to see them again.
She eagerly accepted his offer,
and, the day after her husbands
burial, seated in the boss's own
buggy, drawn by swift horses, Lau-
retta was on her way to town. One
of the hands, an old and stupid ne
gro, drove her. The boss had given
minute directions about the trains,
the price of her ticket, etc., but Lau-
retta paid little heed to his instruc-
tons. Her mind was formulating
plan Of her own-a desperate plan,
fraught with danger, yet causing her
heart to sing with joy at the thought!
She would steal her baby!
The nurse, in her search for the
child, would of course go to the tur-
pentine camps. The boss would tell
her that Lauretta had taken the
train at the station. Then she would
question the ticket agent and train
men; Lauretta exulted to think how
completely at a loss Miss Lathrop
would be when she found no trace of
her there. For she did not intend
to take a train at that place; no, in
deed she would take her baby and
walk miles and miles away, till she
came to another town where there
was a railroad. If necessary, she
would walk to the mountains; God
would show her the way. The little
tobacco bag of money in her bosom
would buy food. She would get
along-if she only had her baby!
At the edge of the town she babe
the driver halt. She wanted to visit
a friend who lived nearby, she said
and could easily walk to the depot.
She took her small bundle-contain-
ing precious things for the baby
under her arm and walked swiftly
along She had thought out the
whole plan, and was now ready to
act 1t was early morning, for they
had left the turpentine camp before
dawn, to avoid the sultry September
sun. Nurse Lathrop would be get
ting breakfast in the kitchen, and the
baby would be asleep-and alone.
She knew the way, for she had.
carried her baby to the house that
dreadful morning. Very few people
were stirring, only a few workmen
hurrying to their work and now and
then a delivery wagon rafting by,
taking orders from customers. No
body noticed Lauretta. She reached
the house without difficulty. All
the doors and windows we're open
to let in the morning GOODNESS.
She laid her bundle down at the gate;
she stealthily lifted the latch, leav-
ing the gate ajar, walked swiftly but
silently up the path, crept on tiptoe,
through the open hall door and into
Miss Lathrops room.
Miss T a hrOD'c bod was nn1ptv hut
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As a Bird to the Mountain
Continued from Page 11)


would kill me! When must me and
Jethro go home, Doctor?''
II think the sooner the better for
both; tomorrow morning, say
All right" replied Lauretta, with
the calmness Of despair. "Jethro's
uptown somewheres; tell him-and
we'll go!"
The baby stirred on the cot.
Nam, MANI" she murmured, open
ing her eyes sleepily. Lauretta took
her up very quietly and rocked her
to sleep, her mind still trying to
grasp the awful problem of death
and no death. The baby would be
alive, we'll, cared for, yet dead to
her; as dead as if she were buried
underground, with the worms crawl
ing over her poor, pale face! Lau-
retta shuddered involuntarily at the
horrible thought ''I'll give her to
the nuss," she whispered, with stiff
lips. "Tell Jethro, doctor, and we'll
be a-gWine home"
The cart creaked heavily through
the sand; Jethro walked beside it
and Lauretta sat up on the roll of
bedding within. Her hands were
crossed idly in her lap, a far-off, I'M
seeing look in her apathetic eyes
''We're most there, honey" said
Jethro cheerfully; well soon be a.
gittin' home"
On through the woods where the
hands were busily collecting turpen-
tine from the "boxed" trees; past
heavily laden wagons, hauling bar
rels of the crude turpentine to the
still, past the still where the spirits
were manufactured and where the
dwelling of the boss and the COM
pany's commissary we're located. Still
farther, past the small shacks of the
hands, till at last their own was
reached small, lonely cabin in the
heart of the forest; no garden, no
poultry, no dog even to welcome the
returned travelers-the very "abomi-
nation of desolation."
And here they lived on. Jethro
spent his days at work in the forest,
sometimes miles away, and Lauretta
saw him only at night. All day, when
she was not busy preparing their
scanty meals, she sat in the doorway
and gazed, with unseeing eyes, into
the forest. But there was night
when Jethro came home from the
woods with a congestive chill. Lau-
retta piled all the quilts in the house
on him and gave him hot ''yerb teas"
A passing turpentine hand summon
ed the few neighbors to her aid.
They did what they could, but the
chill still held him in it's death-cold
clutches The next morning Jethro
Dismukes, white, occupation 1aborer,
was no longer on the payroll.
The company's carpenter made
him a coffin of pine plank, lined 1t
with sleazy white muslin and cover
ed it with black calico, and the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
GRACE--ELDRED.

The readers of the PILOT will no
doubt be surprised to learn of the
marriage of Harry H. Grace Jr. of
Superior, which took place on July
l4th. Harry was very small boy
when he left Wausau with his par
ents for SUPERIOR and as such old
friends of the family are still in the
habit of thinking of him. The follow
ing in reference to the nuptials is
taken from the Duluth Tribune
"a pretty home wedding was that of
Miss Marion p. Eldred, Hammond
avenue, and Harry III. Grace Jr. of
North Tonawanda, n. Y, which was
solemnized Wednesday afternoon at
3 O'Clock at the home of the bride.
The impressive Episcopal service was
read by Rev. Father Ross of ST. AL
bans church. The bride wore a
dainty gown of light blue embroidered
batiste, and large picture hat. There
were no attendants, only immediate
relatives being present. The decora-
tionS were pink roses. After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Grace left on
the steamer TioneSta for Buffalo, n
Y. The bride is one of Superior s
popular young society ladies and has
made this city her home for num-
Der of years. The groom is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Grace of Central
Park and until recently resided in
Superior. Mr.. and Mrs. Grace will
make their home at North Tonawan-
da, n. Y, where the groom is con-
nected with a large lumber company"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
A Check Account

will assist you in watching your income ard
outgo. You may want to know year hence
what you paid for certain article, or the cost
of certain piece of work; your returned
checks will instantly furnish you this infor-
nation. We might mention innumerable
instances where the record check account
with this bank would save you money and
time, but you can best learn the value of such
an account by starting one the very next day
with The First National Bank of Wausau. No
charges made for blank checks, pass books
and slips.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
RINGLE.


Miss Minnie Miller went to Wausau
Saturday afternoon to call on Miss
Anna Mulligan.
Julius Schraum spent Friday and
Saturday in Wausau.
August Claudio of Wausau, came
down to Ringle Saturday and put a
new pump in Mr. Bisheau'S well.
Mike Radowitch and John Petarski
went to Pike Lake Sunday to spend
the day fishing.
Fred Miller and family drove out in
the country to spend Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Christ Nelson.
Oakley Bisheau went to Kelly Mon
day to spend few days with his
grandmother, Mrs. E. Gossage.
Alice Sontag, VIM Schram, Reimer
Hettinga and Peter Nelson spent Sun
day with the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Nelson in the town of EaSton.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Lemke spent
Sunday in Appleton visiting relatives;
they returned Sunday night.
Mrs. E. p. Lemke went up to Wau-
sau Monday to spend the day.
Geo. Bisheau went to Kelly Mon
day to work on the river raising dead
heads.
Albert Rossman was in Wausau
Saturday to call on an oculist and
have piece of steel taken out of his
eve, which became lodged there while
grinding mower sickle.
One day last week farmer came to
the village and before leaving for
home had quite load to carry.
When he left town he thought his
horse was a racer about half mile
out of town he overlook the rural
carrier who was on his way TO deliver
mail The carrier saw him coming
and turned out to give the fellow lots
of room to GO by, but in place of the
fellow turning TO that side he tried to
pass on the same side of the road and
before the carrier could get out of
the way there was collision with
the result that the fellows buggy
was overturned and he found him
self lying in some tall grass. Moth
ing serious happened and the man
went on his way happy as lark.
KNowLToN.
Miss Annie Hoffman went TO Stew
ems Point Tuesday the guest of rela-
tiyeS.
Maude Forger departed for her
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
A Loaf of Pure Quality Flour Bread
WAUs WIS

-Robt. Freeman of the town of
Emmett, was in the city yesterday on
business.
The Misses Belle and Dorothy
Heinemann depart for Chicago to-
morrow.
Mrs. A. b. Mcdonald and son
Archie, will go to Amigo tomorrow
for weeks stay.
Mrs. Charles J. Winton will attend
the funeral of Mrs. 5. @. Knox at
Ripon on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grimshaw of Elroy,
Wis, parents of Mrs. j l.. Kiefer,
spent Sunday in Wausau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Matthews,
who had been visiting with DR.. and
Mrs. II. l.. Rosenberry's, returned TO
their home in Escanaba, Mich, on
Monday noon.
Mrs. Theodore Starrett and Miss
Post, who have been visiting with
Mr. and Mrs. w H. Mylrea, will de
part for their homes in New York
City on Saturday.
Rev G. A. Scott, u. d., pastor Of
the Grand avenue NJ. Il. church, Mil
waukee, occupied the NJ. +. church
pulpit on Sunday. Rev. Brigham
performed a like service in Milwau-
kee for Rev. Scott.
DR.. +. c. Nichols departed Satur-
day for Frankfort, Mich, where he
will visit at the home Of his mother
in-law for a short time. Mrs. Nichols
has been visiting there for several
weeks. They Will stop over in Chica-
go on their return home.
Ross Spence Of Ann Arbor Mich,
is visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Yawkey. He is brother
of the latter Mrs. Yawkey's mother,
Mrs. 5. NJ. Spence, and sister, Miss
Florence Spence, Of Ann Arbor,
Mich, will arrive on visit the latter
part Of this week.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
speak to such men in every city he
NriCifS,

speak to such men in every city he
visits.
The bringing of this exhibit to
WauSau, we find, has aroused people
to that point which we believe will
result in an organized fight against
tuberculosis. Along this line the
PILOT would suggest that some acces-
sible spot on Rib hill be selected and
on 1T constructed conSumptiveS'
home. This would not necessarily be
a large building, the expense would be
small as compared with the results
that would obtain. A small park
could be arranged and in it tents
could be placed for patients in sum-
mer, with more substantial quarters
in winter. 1t would not be necessary
to employ many people to look after
and care for the patients, and perhaps
oftentimes in the year it would be un-
occupied. The money to pay the ex-
penSe OF such an institution could in
part or in whole be raised by popular
subscription, or by joint appropria-
ton from city and county.
1t is true that there are not near
SO many cases of consumption in Mara
| thOn county as compared with some
other localities, but it is also true that
| there are more cases yearly than any
person aside from aphysician or news
paper man knows anything of. Many
OF the victims are poor people who
have not the facilities at home for
caring properly for themselves and
who don't know how if they had
Neither have these people the means
for paying the expense of going to the
southwest. If there was sanitarium,
similar to what we have advocated,
under the supervision OF trained
person, what a great thing it would
be for our population? tuberculosis
respects neither rich or poor, young
or old and therefore everyone should
have some interest in this matter.
AS we are penning these lines cir
cular issued by well known life in
surance company lies before us. This
circular says that the company is 60
ing to distribute among $500, 900
homes in this country where 5000, 900
of its policies are in force, a volume
entitled, ga War Upon COnsump-
tion." 1t is a campaign to save life,
a very laudable one indeed, and no
doubt will be taken up by all other
insurance companies, and perhaps in
time by the fraternals. This shows
that the people of the United States
are waking up to the Importance of
waging relentless war against this
disease, and the more information
that can be spread on the subject the
better the results.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
Strike at Kenosha.

A labor strike is in progress at
KenoSha. The men in the big insti-
tuition of the n. h. Allen Sons Tan
merry company struck for advanced
wages and the owners refused to ac-
cede to their demands. Last Thurs
day, at the opening of the plant, a
committee representing the strikers
was in the general office of the COM
pany to make settlement of the
difficulties, but the managers of the
company called off all negotiations
and the committee was escorted out
of the Office. A little later an out
break occurred on Grand Ave. in
which one of the strikers was shot.
A few moments later another man
was shot at the corner of North Chi
cage and Union streets, and another
was laid out with club. The situa-
tion has been critical, and the gov
ernor was asked for troops.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
A DESERVED COMPLIMENT.

The board of review which had
been in session for month past, adj
journed on Thursday subject to a
call OF the mayor. Before adjourning
the following resolution was passed
by a unanimous vote:
RESOLVED, by the board of review,
that we congratulate the city of
Wausau upon the splendid assessment
made by Mr.. George A. Steltz, and
would respectfully recommend that
his salary be made not less than 1920
nor ann11ro
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27

ALL in all, the situation promises
one before many months. Just how
men like Hatton, Marsh and Stout will
consent TO be cats paws for his Bob
lets is mystery to thinking men,
Wausau Record Herald
Dog days, Did you ever stop TO
analyze paragraph like the foregoingS
Its one purpose is TO excite enmity in
the breasts of Hatton. Marsh and
Stout against LaFollette. But the
writer loses sight of the fact that he
is insulting these men by declaring
they can be used for anybody's pur-
pose. The poor old Record Herald is
winning the blue ribbon for being the
most absurd Of the Tory preSs.-Mil-
waukee Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
ACCIDENTAL INJURY.

As We go 10 press We learn that
Mrs. w. L. Edmonds was badly in
jured this afternoon. While driving
a pony along Sixth street the animal
became frightened and ran away,
throwing Mrs. Edmonds out. She
was Immediately removed 10 st.
Mary's hospital.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
Advice to Mothers.

Be positive With the children. Lay
down the law. 1t is remarkable how
soon they discover when you are In
earnest. Do not go to the breakfast
table in furry. but stop long enough
TO count loo slowly, and then enter
with calm manner determining that
there will be no squabbling. II is
natural for the young animal TO
scrap. and while not criminal. still it
must be checked to self-control
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
First publication July q, last Aug. 81.
SuInmOna

First publication July q, last Aug. 81.
Summons.
In Circuit Court Marathon County OF
Wisconsin.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Wausau a
corporation. Plaintiff,
EMIL POTRATZ and DAsIE POTRATZ. hisS
wife, FRED MILLER and MINNIE MIL
LER his wife, and LOUIS BLANK,
Defendants.
State OF Wisconsin 10 said defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after the service OF this summons
exclusive Of the day Of service. and defend
the above entitled action in the court afOre-
said: and In case OF your failure 50 10 do.
judgment viii be rendered against you accord
ing TO the demand Of the complaint.
kEaNEH * kISGLE.
Plaintiffs Attorneys
p. O. address Wausau. Marathon county.
Wisconsin.
Note-The original complaint ia the above
entitled action is on file Ia the office OF the
clerk OF the circuit court for Marathon county,
al WAusau. Wisconsin.
RE8sER & KINaLE
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27

is ii q fair decision that 4 street
car company cannot make more than
8 per cent on its investment, as was
done to the WauSau company re-
centlyS-W ausau Record Herald, Tory.
Perhaps not, II it must maintain
The Record Herald. Milwaukee Jour-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
MRS. F. p. HIXON.

Word reached the city today that
Mrs. f. P. Hixon of Lacrosse, died
last night in Rochester, Mimi. Mrs.
Hixon was daughter of the late t.
B. Scott of Merrill, and she was well
known in this city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
They Got Touetber.

use headwork," urged the mana
ger of the department store.
Yes. sir" said the salesman.
For instance. If g lady buys some
lawn 1t ought to be easy to sen her
some hose"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
Life as We Make IL.

Every day that is born into the
world comes like a burst of music.
and rings itself all the day through;
and thou shalt make II dance dirge.
or life-march, as thou wilt-Carlyle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
Praise Of Literature.

Our high respect for a well read
man is praise enough for literature.
Emerson.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
so Dens Of Wild Animals
100 Arenic Feature Acts
$50 Performers
800 Blooded Horses
80 World-F AIMED Clowns
3 Great Bands Of Music

Acres of waterproof performances daily
700 p m. Big free street parade 10
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-27
Grand Gold Glittering and Gorgeous
Free Street Pageant

Half Mile Hippodrome Track
Herd Of Ponderous Elephants
Monster Black Hippotamms
Family Of Eastern Bactrains
$4,000 80 Pipe Steam Calliope
Mysterious Vlack Vark
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-25
TOWN LOT SALE
At Alberton, Montana, Tuesday, June
29th. 1909.

An excellent opportunity to secure
choice business lots in a new town
will be offered business men, mer-
chants and investors at the auction
sale of town lots dt Alberton. Mon
tana, Tuesday, June 29
Alberton is situated in Missoula
County, Montana on the new CHI
CAGO, MILWAUKEE, & PUGET
SOUND RAILWAY, in a district
adapted to diversified farming. No ir-
rigation required. Lands sell at rea-
sonable prices.
Alberton now offers an opening for
bank, general store and druggist.
One and one-third fare round trip.
Tickets will be on sale at stations on
the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE g.
PUGET SOUND RAILWAY, be-
tween Miles City and Alberton, June
26, 27, % and 20. Return limit July l.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-25
HANDSOME SCARF PIN FREE
A Phenomenal Offer Made BY 4 New
York Firm.

Thousands of persons all over the
United States are taking advantage
of the generous offer made by The
Merrill Co. ,116l Broadway, New York
City, making request for a beautiful
gold-plated scarf-pin for either lady
or gentleman which is mailed to any
one sending their name and address
free of charge.
This offer is made by this we'll
known house to introduce their large
of general merchandise.
household goods, jewelry, novelties,
ETC., and the readers of this paper are
requested to send their name and ad-
dress Immediately, enclosing five two
cent stamps to cover packing and
postage.
Send to-day and be the possessor of
a piece of jewelry that you will be
very proud of, and which does not
cost you anything.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-25
Continued on page ~

Brooks Mcdonald came in from
Lavina Sunday morning.
Run in and see the skirts Ross
is Offering for S5
A grand chance to select a skirt at
half price at Ross skirt sale.
T. r. Porter has recently added to
his stock a large supply of firecrack-
ers and fireworks.
The e. F. Ross Co. are holding a
special skirt sale. All values up to
SO will be closed out at S..
U. H. LAGRANGE came in from
Three Forks Tuesday and made his
return trip the latter part of the
week.
There are very few Anaconda
Standards that are not cut up these
days for the votes they contain. Two
candidates are in the race from Har-
lowton, they are Misses Glendora
Clark and Edna Caine, and they are
at the top of the list from this dis
trict.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-25
ELECTRIC STORM
Passes Over Town and Causes Some
Trouble at the Electric
Light Plant.

Few of the citizens of Harlowton
were aware of the large quantity of
electricity with which the atmosphere
was charged last Saturday evening
just preceding the rain storm. The
lights in the town went out at one
time, and many apprehended
that the electrical display at the
opening of the Graves hotel would be
failure. The lights went out at
about 8 O'Clock caused by the ameters
on two of the phases being grounded
by a static discharge causing short
circuit on the generator. The ma
chinery was not injured however and
the loss was only nominal. One of
the employees at the plant stated
that while the short circuit was rum
ming the switch board became so hot
that you could not touch it with the
bare hand.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-25

A grand chance to select a skirt at
half price at Ross skirt sale.
Richard Raw, a rancher from Care
less Creek, was prominent business
visitor the fore part of the week.
During the fore part of the week a
flag has been kept at full mast on the
Graves hotel. Old Glory looks well in
that position.
Mrs. Harry Cosgriff, who is one of
the members of our school board, is
spending a few weeks with friends at
her old home in Viroqua, Wisconsin.
Judge Cheadle passed through Har-
lowton Monday morning on his way
from Miles City to Lewistown. He
announced that he would speak at
Moore on the 3rd of July at Moore's
celebration. The judge was invited
to speak here on the same date, but
he was under obligation to go to
Moore. We hope the opportunity
will come when the judge can deliver
an address at this point.