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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
FRANK <. RIEDINGER OF della
FIELD, WIS, GIVEN UP FOR
DEAD, is FOUND.
BEGINS SUIT IN WAUKESHA
Engages Milwaukee Attorney to Collect
Money Received from Sale OF His
Farm and Live Stock.
DISAPPEARED ON FEBRUARY 5, 1907

WAUKESHA. Wis, Aug. 20 Spe-
cial Frank y. Riedinger. who disap-
peared suddenly from his home in Della
field in February, 1907, and was sup
posed to have been "a victim of Belle
Guinness, the Indiana ogress, is alive
He has turned up al Fairfield. Clay
county, Neb, and has made a claim i'll
county court here for money due him
from the sale of the farm, which is in
the hands of the clerk OF courts. In his
affidavit as to his identity, filed in cOun-
ty court, Iiedlnger names Judge Emil
Wallber, Milwaukee, as his attorney ana
empowers him to collect the money Tor
hIm
In December. 1906, Riedinger bought
an S0-acre farm in the town of Delateld
from John Williams, Jr., for $1,000. To
secure the unpaid balance he executed
three mortgages, one to John Williams,
Jr., for 5000; one to Mrs. Williams, Sr.,
for $1,000. and one to Mary Jones OF
Wales, for $4,000. On February D,
1907, he disappeared.
Whereabouts Were Mystery.
His whereabouts We're a mystery, but
he had confided III neighbOrs that he in
tended going to some town i'll Indiana to
marry Il woman with whom he had be
come acquainted through Il matrimonial
advertisement. \ few days later Il
ncighbor, Gabriel Heinzelman, who was
caring for his livestock during his abb
sence, received a letter postmarked Chi
cago, purporting 70 come from Rledlnger,
stating that he had changed his mind
about getting married and had gone
west" The letter was unsigned and
Heinzelman was of the opinion that
Riedinger was not the author. Before
leaving Riedinger borrowed 5000 from
friend and collected several milk
checks Following his disappearance
an investigation was made by the Ger
man consul Chicago but no trace OF
him could be found.
When the tragedies of the Guinness
farm came to light, friends Of RiedlnSer
felt sure that he had fallen victim TO
the wiles of the Indiana murderess and
he had been incurred as dead. Two of
the mortgages on his farm were fore
closed and July 81. 1907. the farm was
sold for 5000. Out of the proceeds OF
the sale interest, costs and other eX.
penses were paid and a balance OF
S363.01 left in the hands of the clerk OF
courts to Riedinger's account 1t Is
this money to which he has now made
claim.
Sues Waukesha Lawyers.
In his affidavit fled III county court.
Riedinger also authorizes his attorney tC
collect from T. +. Ryan of the law firm
of Ryan. Merton 4 NeWbury Of tins
city, the proceeds of the sale of his live
stock and farm products less the eX'
peuses and attorneys fees. The affidavit
makes proof Of the identity of Riedinger
and the matter viii shortly be adjusted
in county court.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Steamer Welte Released

FRANKFORT. Mich. Aug. 2G-[Specia1.l
The steamer Robert c. Wente. bound
from Beaver Island 10 Milwaukee with :3Qo-
4t0 feet Of lumber which went ashore at
Platte bay. near Point Betsey life saving
station. Monday night, was released by the
tu- Frankfort on Tuesday. The wreckers
threw overheard 10000 feet of lumber
was brought to Frankfort o.. Tuesday night
and next morning went TO Manistee. where
Ter owner. Gus kitzingeT. lives. She will
continue TO Milwaukee this week. The
damages are minor and no one was injured
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Ere at Black River Falls

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis, Aug.
25-I Special. Fire Tuesday night de-
stroyed the grocery department and a
portion of the dry goods department of
the Jones Lumber and Mercantile COM
pany. The loss on the stock is $4,000
and the building was badly damaged.
The insurance amounts to $1,000.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
VIII Hold "First Ward" Ball.

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Aug. 25.-The proba-
bility of States Attorney Wayman
stopping the annual First ward ball was
q theme Of further gossip when John J.
Coughlin paused long enough in his pur-
suit of vacation pleasures in Colorado
Springs to send word back to Chicago
not to worry, for the ball would be held
this year as usual
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Two Steamers Disabled

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. Aug. 26-
Especial 1.-The steamer Northern Queen left
Northern King, 10 the 500 for repairs. The
King became disabled in Mud Lake, at
midnight last night, by broken crank pin
and was forced to come to anchor.
The steering gear of the steamer Sierra,
downward bound, became disabled of
Whitefish Point yesterday, but she WIS
able to reach the 500 safely this morning
by steering by hand from the stern Re
nairS will he made here
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Large Yield in Indiana.
"6,6o5,oo0 IN NEW YORK BY 1920"
Comptroller Metz Says Greater City
VIII Be Biggest in World

NEW YORK. Aug. 23.-In an opt;
mistic article on New York and Hel
Future in Pearson's Magazine City
Comptroller Metz estimates that in 1926
Brooklyn will have 2.350OoO citizens
against 100000 in Manhattan; that
the Bronx will have arisen from it,
present SIS, 600 to $4,000; that Queens
will have more than half a million in
habitants and that the greater city will
show total population Of 6.605. 600
greater than that of any municipality OF
the world. He declares the future great
ness of the city must come through it
railroads
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Dies of Italian Leprosy

It's, As years old, one Of two inmates of
Elgin state hospital suffering with a pro-
nounced case of pellagra CT so-called
Italian leprosy," died at the institution
last Thursday morning. From all indi-
cations efforts were made to keep the
matter quiet.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
HITS ENGLISH DAYLIGHT BILL
House of Commons Committee Afraid of
Inconvenience

LONDON, Aug. 25.-The select com
mittee of the House of Commons on the
daylight saving bill ended its sitting, but
has not yet issued its report 1t is
known, however, that the report is some
what opposed to the bill on the ground of
a great diversity of opinion on the sub
ject. Serious doubts as to whether the
object could be secured without much in
convenience are advanced
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
TWO CHICAGOANS KILLED.
Dash for Train Results in Fatal Crash
in New Jersey.

CHICAGO, H., Aug. 23.-George A.
Maclean. department manager in the
Marshall Field wholesale house. and his
son. George A. Maclean, Jr., were killed
and four other Chicagoans in an auto
mobile party, besides the chauffeur
speeding TO catch the Lake Shore Limit
ed, leaving New York at $50 o'clock,
were severely injured two probably ia
tally, when the machine crashed into q
telegraph pole Sunday afternoon near
the Hotel Pines, four miles from New
Brunswick, y. j. The auto was daShing
At q sixty mile rate.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Scorned, Takes His Own Life

ESCANABA, Mich, Aug. 25.-Rath-
those who had formerly been his friends,
and many Of whom he had served over
his bar, George Burgeon, former con.
vict at Marquette state prison, commit.
ted suicide here a week ago and his body
has inst been found
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Auto Crash Is Fatal

PEORIA, Ill, Aug. 25,-Dr. FAY E..
Edwards, aged n, was instantly killed.
and his father, DR.. j. Z. Edwards. aged
10, was fatally injured when q fast Chi
cago & North-W estern passenger train
struck their automobile on a crossing
near Toulon, thirty miles north of here.
on Tuesday. The aged physician suffers
internal injuries, and is not expected to
live
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Child Is Terribly Burned

BARRON, Wis, Aug. 23.-TS Special. I
The Aye ar-old daughter OF Rolla Glenn
mons, an automobile repair man at Bar
ron, was terribly burned when her
clothes We're set ati-e by her little broth
er playing with matches.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Girl browns While Fishing.

BARABOO. Wis. Aug. 25.-[Special.I
Miss Pearl Scallon of Loretto, Wis,
was drowned near Cazenovia, while fish
ing with a number of other women. In
some way the boat was capszed.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
Fire Sweeps Indiana Town.

DANyILLE, Ill, Aug. 25.-Eire al
most wiped off the map the village OF
Ambia, Ind, fifteen miles north OF here,
Tuesday night, The damage Is about
$4,000.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-27
y egaunee Miner L Killed.

NEGAUNEE. Mich. Aug. 26.-[Spe-
cial. Joseph Nerrozini was instantly
killed by fall of ground il the Mass
mine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08
High Reserves in Banks

The combined statement of all
national, state and private banks
OF Kansas, showing the coalition
at the close of. business ON No
vember q, last, was made pubic
by State Bank Commissioner Al
bright. 1t shows total deposits
OF $780, 100000, or $l45 for every
man, woman and child in the
state. This is an increase of 800
100000 over a year ago and an il
crease Of 81, 100000 over the next
previous high water mark of Au.
gust, 1907.
The total resources of the 946
banks are $217 SOC, 673.35 against
$l96,51l,O95.74 in December 1907
Individual deposits, exclusive of
bank or government deposits ag-
gregate $144, 100000.
The reserve is well up, aver
aging 80 per cent, which is some
what higher.
The statements" said Bank
Commissioner Albright indicate
that the banks are in a most
prosperous condition, all evil
dence of the recent general fl
nancial trouble having disappear
ed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08

"Wednesday, evening, january

Wednesday, evening, January q
occurred the wedding of M
occurred the wedding Of Mr..
George E. Winstead and Miss Vi
da E. Lorimor, at the home of
the brides parents north of the
city.
The bride and groom unattend
ed, entered the parlOr where TIM
impressive ring ceremony was
performed by Rev. Sutherland.
Miss Eloise Lorimor played the
wedding march.
The bride looked very charming
in a gown of white messaline ant
carrying a bOquet of brides rose
The groom wore the convention
al black.
Immediately after the ceremon,
an elegant lunch was served IN
the dining room. The house was
decorated in ferns and cut flow
ers. The guests, numbering about
one hundred relatives and friends
then extended congratulations to
the happy young couple.
Mrs. Winstead is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer Lorlmor
Of this city and as she has been
raised here. is well known and
greatly liked by all. She has al
ways been a popular young lady,
not only among the young, but
also with the older people. MIR.
Winstead is one of the well
known and successful young bus
mess men of the city, having
lived here practically all his life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winstead were
the recipients of many valuable
and useful presents. For the
present they will make their
home at Mrs. Seeber's in the
east part of town.
The Democrat extends congrat-
ulations to the happy young peo-
pie and wish them all the pros
perity and happiness the world
can afford.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08
Elks' Ball.

Wednesday evening, the Elks
lodgeof this city, gave their
first ball, to which the relatives
and friends of the members were
invited.
The guests were received by r.
c. Russell. From eight until
nine o'clock the HallOwell harp
orchestra of Chicago gave a con-
cert which certainly delighted all
At the conclusion, the floor was
cleared, and both old and young
enjoyed a dance which will not
soon be forgotten.
The grand march was led by
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Chapman. Dur.
ing the march, programs were
given out. They were embossed
with an elk head and furnished
nice souvenir for the occasion.
The hall was artistically deco
rated in the Elk's cOlOrs, purple
and white, in American flags and
in the front of the hall, was plac
ed a large Elk head. Punch was
served during the evening.
! Everyone present voted the af-
fair to be the best social func-
ton of the season and hope for
many more such pleasant even
ings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08
Real Estate Bargains in Edward
County.


Half sec. 2 miles from Kins-
ley, all in bottom-all good al
falfa land; 200 acres in wheat;
Is acres in alfalfa, IS acres corn
lane, TO acres in pasture. New
. room house, large barn, gran
ary, windmills etc. Fenced and
cross fenced. one-third of crop
to purchaser. Possession August
I. Price $45 per acre, 5000
balance 5 years at 7 per cent.
2.-Half sec. 3 miles from Kins-
ley, sandy loan, rolling, good
barn, fair house, grove and orch
ard, windmills, granary, etc. 100
acres wheat. 100 acres corn land
10 acres pasture, One-third crop
to purchaser. Possession Septem
Der 1, price $4,000; half cash.
balance 5 years at Z per cent.
3.-160 acres 10 miles south from
Kinsley, same distance from Lew
is. 40 acres in wheat. All goes
40 acres for corn, 80 acres native
grass. Price 1920 1900 cash.
$1,000 one year at Z per cent.
No. AGO acres, 9 miles from
Kinsley south, good smooth land,
ITO acres in wheat, one-half goes
to purchaser. so acres grass. 81
200 price; $1,000 one year at 3
per cent. Balance cash.
No. 5-Half sec. 6 miles from
Kinsley, 8 miles to new Catholic
church; good smooth land, lob
acres in cultivation fenced and
cross fenced; 100 acres in wheat;
Sc acres corn land; balance pas
ture. Wheat all goes to purchas
er. New I room, 2 story house,
pantry, bath room, stone cellar,
stone. milk house, barn "a x3b,
floored and loft; granary AK
%, 5 bins. Poultry house, 10 by
20; machine sheds, coal house,
blacksmith shop, orchard and
shade trees. Immediate possess
ion price $45 per acre. $4,000 casl
81, 800, 5 years at 7 per cent. (
No. 6-Half sec. 7 miles from
Kinsley, 4 miles to new Catholic
church-fair improvements, 2oO
acres in wheat, all goes to pur-
chaser. 80 acres for corn, bal
ance pasture. Immediate po-
session. Price $40 per acre. So
600 cash. Balance 5 years at Z
per cent.
No. 7-4SO acres I miles south
west of Kinsley, 3 miles from of
ferle. Fair improvements, goet
smooth land, 200 acres in wflea
one-third goes. to purchaser Dc
livered at 0fferle, Price s l5,-
900, half cash. Balance two yrs.
at I per cent.
| have many other pieces OF
land that might suit you bet
ter. Write me for what you
want. | have it.
Ben Ely.
KinSley. Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08
New Years Reception

The New Years reception Civ
en- by the citizens of the city,
wasenjOyed this year as usual by
a large number of people. Al
though arrangements for the at
fair were started rater late, new
ertheless everything went off in
fine shape.
The afternoon was spent in a
social manner. Cards were the
diversion. The lie Valley orches-
ira from Hutchinson furnished
the music for both the afternoon
and evening sessions.
The hall was prettily decorated
with bunting and palms, DaiL-
ty refreshments were served at
both sessions. The floor was in
fine condition, and with excellen
music it is needless to say that
those who participated in the
dance, enjoyed themselves very
much. All present declared that
the gentlemen still possess the
art of being royal entertainers,
and look forward to this annual
event with great pleasure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08

One cannot conceive two more
lovable characters than those of
Mary Holden and Jim Jasper.
the young lovers of W. F. Mann
"MeadOw-BroOk Farm" which
Manager Holmes of the Great
Bend Opera House announces for
Jan. 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08

The Double Seven Club was
entertained Tuesday evening by
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Dodge, with
Mrs. j. B. Creek, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. Coppinger of Excelsior Spring
and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Fits OF
Minneapolis as guests. The la
dies were each given a dainty lit
tie dish as a souvenir. A fine
time was had by all. The host
ess was assisted by the Misses
Floy Dodge, Mile Dodge and
:. rancis Moses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08

The elaborate stage settings,
which W. F. Mann has given to
"Meadow-Brook Farm" are pic
tnresque in the extreme and the
cast is well selected and capable.
"MeadOw-BroOk Farm" will be
the attraction at the Great Bend
Opera House on Jan. 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08
Dr.. Shops
Restorative
.. FRANK PORTER.
BE A REPRESENTATIVE
a OF The United Wireless TeIsUagh Co.

IN ypur home town; employees earn.
Ing 5000 to $4,000 a week; you can
90 the same; no capital required; ap-
ply at once. The United Wireless TeIe.
graph Co, Cooper Bldg, Denver, Colo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08
The Leak" in Farm Profits

lhe report OF the Kansas bank
banks OF that state have made
another bumper" record in the /.
matter of deposits. Kansas has
more money in its banks than
ever before, and that means that
the Kansas farmers are enjoying
, the greatest degree of prosperity.
For Kansas is an agricultural
state Its wealth is in it's soil
and the bank deposits are largely
the deposits of the farmers.
: An industry of such transcend
ing importance is entitled to
more attention than Kansas has
heretofore given it. The state
should regard its agricultural in
terests as the object of it's first
concern i'll the matter of help
ful'legislatiOn. The farmers them
selves have introduced modern
methods and modern machinery
in the conduct of their business.
They would no more attempt to
till the soil with the implements
the pioneer farmers used or the
methods they employed than the
inhabitants of the cities of Kan
sas would return to the disadvan.
tageS of life in the crOSsrOad vii
lagos. Scientific farming has
made the farmers of Kansas
worth millions.
Butthe great question Of trans
portation Of the tremendous Kan
sas crops has been neglected by
the lawmakers andthe statesmen.
: They have fought a good fight
against the oppression of ex-
acting freight rates, but they
have overlooked the robbers at
home that exact the greatest
tribute in the transportation
. scheme-poor highways. France
had its good roads before it Sc
/. cured the railroads. Kansas
built its railroads first; imprOy-
ed its farms; introduced its
farms; introduced its modern ma
chinery; adopted scientific meth
DDS, and still submits to the
blockade of inaccessible highway
because the statesmen have reck-
oned that it would increase the
taxes a few cents on the hun
dred dollars to stop this immense
drain upon the profits of the
farmers in the matter Of trans
portation to the markets.
Kansas is richand it is able to
build good roads. But with all
longer bear the cost of bad road
:. its wealth it cannot afford to
longer bear the cost of bad roads
The engine on the Missouri Pa
cific branch between here and
Hoisington, decided it needed a
rest Tuesday night, when about
half way over to Hoisington ant
refused to work longer. One of
the train crew walked into HOis-
ington and got the switch en-
CINE, which came out after the
train and pulled it in. The re-
turn train did not reach here
until about 2:3O Wednesdaymorn
ing.
Mr.. Chas. Blakeslee has return
ed from bis visit to Michigan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08

Mrs. Wilson 0'Connell is en-
joying a visit from her father,
H. H. Earhart, of Unionville, Ne
braska.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-08
Indigestion

Stomach trouble Is but symptom OF. and not
In itself true disease. We think OF Dyspepsia
Heartburn, and Indigestion as real diseases, yet
they are symptoms only OF O certain specific
Nerve sickness-nothing else
It was this fact that first correctly led DR.. shoop
IN the creation Of that now very popular Stomach
Remedy-Dr. Shops Restorative. Going direct
and favor to DR.. Shoop and his Restorative. With
out that original and highly vital principle, no
such lasting accomplishments were ever to Be had
For stomach distress. bloating, biliousness, bad
breath and sallow complexion, try DR.. Shops
Restoratiye-Table or LiQuid-and see for your.
self what It can and will do. We sell and cheer.
fully recommend
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-04

interests which he still holds in this
county.
4. @. Shook and wife came down
from Dodge City last Wednesday and
will make this their future home, Mr..
and Mrs, Shook were shopping In Dodge
City Monday.
John Clark, 7. M. Gray, DR.. Bredehoft
Clarence Neyins and L. X. Van Horne
took the Ford band boys and their as
slstants to BucklIn 10 automobiles last
Friday evening where their play "Uncle
Josh" was given toa large and en-
thusiastic audience. The boys took In
$4,000.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-04
Wheeler OR SNEEzER?
Have You Heard of HyOmei for Cat.
arrh, Asthma and Hay Fever?

nave IOu HtdFu vi nyOmeI IOT Cat'
arrh, Asthma and Hay Fever?
II you wheeze or sneeze, hawk or spit,
shuttle or blow, something Is the matter
with the membrane Of your respiratory
tract, and you need Hyomei.
And you need Hyomei because 1t will
cure you Of any catarrhal or inflamma
tory condition that exists
1t isn't stomach medicine, or spray,
or douche, but very pleasant, healing
antiseptc balsam, from the eucalyptus
forests Of Australia. You breathe this
balsamlc air through a small, hard rub
ber inhaler, and 1t reaches every nook,
corner and crevice of the membrane,
and promptly kills the catarrh germs.
Palace Drug Co., will sell YOU COM
plste Hyomfi pronounced HIgh-o me)
outfit for $l.00, on the moneyback plan.
''The use Of Hyomei cured Mr.. Cutler
of catarrh In 1904. He has strongly en-
dorsed the use of Hyomei In many in.
stances, and we are glad to 20 on record
regarding this marv lous catarrh cure,
and endorse it."-Mrs A. Cutler, 2Ol
Post Ave-, Battle Greek, Mich.
The Globe-republican., 1909-03-04
Baptist Church

Regular services next Sunday. Sunday
school at 8 AS Morning service ll:00
Christian Endeavor at 6 80 and preach.
ing at 1880. There were many evidences
of the good accomplished last Sunday al
the services of the church. This IL
especially true Of the evening meeting
when the large congregation sat before
the pastor and listened to the sermon.
There were number of visiting
friends Of other churches, who were very
appreclatlve listeners.
Next Sunday there will be regular
services at usual hours. The subject OF
the evening will be "The Result Of a
Look" Strangers and visitors will find
royal welcome.