River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
WISCONSIN NEWS
TERSELY TOLD.

MISUNDERSTANDING RoehrdanZ, fifty
Ave, who sustained broken neck
when he was thrown from a wagon
at Fifth and Poplar streets, is still
alive at the Emergency hospital, al
though his entire body from the neck
downward is paralyzed. Roehrdanz
has lain in this state, unable to move
a muscle or even swallow food, I'M
assisted, for two days. He is not ex-
pected to live more than four or five
days.
Madison.-Frank e. Smith, the Mil
waukee iron worker, who fell 285 feet
to his death from the top of the new
capitol dome, while unfurlirg flag,
met death by accident, according to
the verdict of the coroner's jury. Vari-
Gus stories circulated as to why Smith
attempted the feat were not proved
by witnesses.
acknowledgements McGovern pa
rolled Alexander Moan Of La Crosse,
who was sentenced to the state prison
on January 10 last for a term OF one
year for larceny. He was paroled IN
order to enable him to support de-
pendent relatives.
Baraboo.-W. J. Bryan, accom-
panied by several Northwestern road
officials, arrived here in a special car
and attended banquet given Dy
local Y. M. G. A. Mr.. Bryan delivered
an address for the benefit of thS Z.
M. C. A. to a crowded house.
Racine.-The body of an unidenti-
fed man, apparently about twenty
seven, was found hanging from
branch of tree, midway down the
embankment, near Racine college.
Fond du Lac.-Lightning which
struck the barn on the farm of August
Guege near Rosendale resulted in
fire which destroyed the farm build
ings and much live stock. The loss
Is estimated at $4,000.
New Richmond.-Mrs. Reynold
Banke, aged forty-five, died on board
an Omaha train between this city and
Hudson, while on her way to her home
in Lena, Oconto county. She arrived
here in the last stages Of consumption
to receive treatment from plaster
specialist, who refused to give her
treatment.
Wausaukee.-Passe on Mil
waukee passenger train into this
city were badly frightened when the
express agent began frightened
search for the owner of wolf, which
he declared had escaped from It's
crate. Before being recaptured the
animal damaged 5000 worth of cloth
ing and other express goods.
Madison-L. A. Anderson, actu-
airy in the state insurance depart
ment, has gone to Wausau TO examine
into the proposed increase in the cap
ital stock of the Great Northern Life
Insurance company. The proposed IN
crease is from 100000 to 100000.
Oshkosh. - Over fifty survivors
are expected to attend the an
nual reunion and f1ftieth anniversary
of the Fourteenth Wisconsin volun-
teers, which will be held in this city
on June CT. City Treasurer r. A.
Sphinx, who is secretary of the organl-
cation, is preparing program for the
two days.
err of banking approved the articles
of incorporation of the Farmers Saw
ings bank of Palmyra. The capital
stock is $4,000, and the incorporators
are E. B. Heinstreet, w. F. Munger
and r. Jones.
Superior Northwestern roads
Chicago Limited passenger train,
No. 90, was derailed while enter
ing the Superior yards. Victor john
son, fireman, of Spooner was badly
hurt, but will live. John Mccarthy OF
ST. Paul and l.. L. Parker of Duluth,
mail clerks, and F. e. Swarthing, ex-
pressman of Black River Falls, were
injured, but not severely. There were
about sixty passengers on the train,
but none of them was injured. The
engine, tender, mail car, baggage car
and two coaches went off the track.
The observation car, chair car and
sleeper were not derailed.
Grand Rapids.-Mr. and Mrs. John
L. Madeline celebrated their gold
en- wedding anniversary at the
home of their daughter, Mrs.
Frank Neel Of Port Edwards. Dinner
was served to large number of
friends and relatives. Mr.. Madeline.
who is Canadian by birth, came to
Grand Rapids in 1856.
Eau Claire.-Reports from Altoo-
ma are to the effect that the
town is .overrun with tramps, fully fifty
of the hoboes flocking in and out every
day. During the last few weeks they
have become more bold and openly
threaten housewives who refuse them
something to eat. Women are panic
stricken and are practically besieged
in their homes when the men of the
house are at work.
Racine.-Daniel Dominic, an TIA
liam springmaker, was arrested
charged with practically starving his
wife so he could send money to Italy
to promote an automobile plant. He
has thus far sent $4,000 across. The
court made him sign an order turning
over his wages to his wife and then
sentenced him to five days solitary
confinement In Jail.
Manitowoc-Charged with burg
larry, four boys, ranging in age
from 16 to 10 years, who were arrested
at Green Bay, are being held in the
l. Ill hot fhnx