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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS AND NOTICE
TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, Wo0D CoUNTY-In
County Court.
In the matter OF the estate of Minnie Poda-
WiltZ deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of
Minnie POdawiltZ, late OF the city of Grand
Rapids, in said county OF Wood, deceased,
having been duly tra1ted to Geo. T. Row
land by the court;
1t is ordered that the time from the date
hereof until and including the 24th day OF
June. a. d. 1912, be and the same is hereby
fixed as the time within which all creditors
of theSaid Minnie POdawiltZ. deceased, shall
present their claims for examination and
Allowance
1t Is Further Ordered, That all claims and
demands of all persons against hthe said
NJ nnie POdaWiItZ, deceased, be examined
and adjusted before this tcourt TAT its court
room in the court house in the city OF Grand
Rapids in said county at the regular term
Tuesday OF June. 1912, and all creditors are
hereby notified thereof
It is Further Ordered that notice of the
time and place which said claims and de-
mandS Will be examined and adjusted as
aforesaid, and Of the time above limited for
said creditors t. present their claims and de-
mands, be given by publishing a copy of
this order aud notice for four consecutive
weeks once in each week in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, p a D +
published in the county of Wood, the first
+ publication to be within fifteen days of the
date thereof
Dated this 18th day Of December, 1911.
By the Court,
". J. CONWAY, County Judge.
First publication Dec. IA, final pub. Jan. A.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
FREE BOOK
For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics.

500 Page Book free on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs,
Hogs and Poultry, also Stable Chart to
hang up, mailed free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
PREMIUM WINNERS
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Agricultural Contest. Grand
Rapids. Wisconsin, Dec. 8,
1911.

Sweepstakes.
0. J. Leu. R. F. D. 3 Grand Rapids,
Wis, First.
John Liebe, R. F. D. Z. Grand Rap
ids, Wis, Second.
Enas Cleveland, Bethel. Wis. Third.
CORN.
Corn (siIver King Wis No. 7.
Lyman Bum, Nekoosa. First
Morris Smith, Grand Rapids, Second
Ed. Lynch, Grand Rapids, Third
Corn Golden Glow, No. 12.)
Fred Pagels, R. F. D. 6, Grand Rap
ids First.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
We Have u Good Line of
Wall Paper.

1t must be sold to make room for
other goods. Hanscom Il Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
An Unusual Offer.

The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin is
making and unusual offer of 1900
page Webster's New Standard Diction-
ary, printed on fine Bible paper and
bound in full limp leather, for the re
markably low price Of $120 delivered
anywhere in the State. II is "A plan to
demonstrate the pulling power" Of its
advertising columns. Over 4 900 copies
of this remarkable book offer have been
disposed Of in the past two weeks. The
offer is open 10 anyone. whether
reader Of The Wisconsin or not, by
simply cutting ont Dictionary Coupon.
which is printed each day in The Wis
consin. The Dictionary has the strong
est kind Of endorsement from Supt.
Pease, President Of the National
Educational Association, and from
Principals of Schools, Judges Business
Men, etc. The pupils Of one Milwau-
kee school purchased two hundred Of
these Dictionaries. II is a clever plan
on the part Of The EYening Wisconsin
and is demonstrating the advertising
value Of the paper in way that cannot
be disputed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Christian kessler

died at his home in Dodgeville, Thurs
day, Oct. 26. Mr.. Kessler was for many
years resident of Mineral Point. He
was city treasurer prior to his election
to the Office of county treasurer and
his subsequent removal to Dodgeville.
He was an efficient officer and kind
neighbor and friend. The cause of
death was apoplexy. He is survived by
his wife, several children and grand
children, and his brother Nicholas
Kessler of Mineral Point.
The following comrades of George
H. Legate Post attended the funeral of
Comrade Cristian Kessler, at Dodge
vile ON Oct. 80: George G. Cox, B. 7.
Prideaux, w. H. Whitford, w. w.
Williams, George Jeuck, j. B. Pri
deaux, Geo, Kirkpatrick, Henry Pitts,
and John Williams.
Comrade Kessler was a member of
Co. I. I'd Regiment Wis. Infy. At the
first battle of Bull Run, Comrade
Kessler was wounded in an arm and
taken prisoner. After being exchanged
he was discharged on account of dis
ability.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Sneneer- Stnker.

The marriage of Edward Charles
Stoker of Platteville and Miss Katherine
Spencer, of Madison took place Thurs
day at st, Patrick y church. at Madison,
the Rev. p, b. Knox officiating. The
lett immediately afterward for Van.
oouver. Wash, whence they will
sail for Shanghai China, where Mr.,
Stoker has accepted position in the
American Polytechnic Institute. Miss
Spencer has been the official steno-
grapher for the Board of Regents ut
the university for the past ten years,
Mr.. Stoker was graduated from the
civil engineering course of the Un.
versity of Wisconsin In 1909 He has
been inspector of the capital commission
ON the new capitol at Madison. He Is
II brother of Mrs. Lawrence Gibbons
of Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
JONESDALE.
Bv Elizabeth Ley

John Blotz and Matt Ley had bust
ness at Sterling, ILL.,, Thursday.
Leota Sims of Dodgeville visited at
the Nick Scherer home here Thursday
and Friday.
Mary, Frank and Robert Weier and
Elizabeth Ley attended the Mission at
Ridgeway, Wednesday evening.
James r. Harris of Spencer, Iowa.
arrived here Tuesday for visit at the
VIM. Shackly, home and with other
relatives
James Harris had business at Dodge
vile, Tuesday
Pearl Polkinghorn visited at her
home in Dodgeville over Sunday.
Our popular store keeper Mile
Gerardine went to Dubuque Saturday
and returned Tuesday.
Mrs. Peter Haubrish of Survey visited
her sister Mrs. Rudolf Staub the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Jackson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Terrill and three
children spent Sunday at the home of
James jackson, Jr.
Miss Lillian Burns of Dodgeville
visited over Sunday at the home of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Burns
Mary and Elizabeth Ley visited the
Nick Scherer home Friday afternoon.
John, Mary, Josephine and Elizabeth
D allies of Survey visited the John Ley
home here Sunday,
Blanche and Dorothy Carter were
Dodgeville visitors Saturday.
Peter and Lizzie Ley visited relatives
at Ridgeway Sunday and also attended
the mission which was held at st. Bird :
gets Catholic church.
William Cox returned to Dodgeville
Saturday after visit at his son Chas.
Cox.
A number of our young people at
tended the mission at Ridgeway, Sun
day evening.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Duncan
on Oct. "a, a son.
Henry Ryan passed through here
Friday on his way to Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Mrs. .Ienkin LLOYD IoneS.

Madison Democrat Oct. %; The re.
mains of Mrs. Jenkin Lloyd Jones were
buried in the family lot at Hillside
cemetery yesterday. Rev. f, A. Gill
more of Madison conducted the
services, A number of club women
and social workers of Chicago attended
the services, The members Of the
family In attendance Mt the funeral
were DR.. Jenkin Lloyd Jones and his
daughter, Miss Mary, and Mr. and
Mrs Richard Lloyd Jones of Madison.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
PlattevilIe Commandery No. IS.


On Friday evening Oct. 51th 1911.
The Grand Commandery, of the State
of Wisconsin, formally instituted
Platteville Commandery No. 35.
During the evening the Officers of
Wisconsin Commandery No. /, of
Milwaukee conferred the Templar
Degree, Delegations were present from
Galena, Madison, Shullburg, Darling
ton, Lancaster, Mineral Point and
near by places As a fitting finale a
very elaborate banquet was served to
one hundred Knights at the Hotel
Merritt
Those present from Mineral Point
We're Sir Knights w. P. Bliss, w. G..
Hales, w. A. Jones, Guy White, w,
&. Martin, M. l.. Parkinson, w. H.
Correll, H. j. Larson, B. T. Prideaux,
r. E, Loveland and T. l.. Pagell.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
Elected at Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Southwestern Wisconsin
Fair was held in the city hall ON last
Wednesday afternoon.
The report Of the secretary and
treasurer was read and adopted.
The report is printed on the 2d page
of this paper.
The following named persons We're,
by ballot, elected members of the board
of directors.
James \. Hoare, G. w. Holmes, John
Knight, H. H. Wright, John Gorgen,
Joseph Gordon, w. H. Correll, A. F.
Bishop, Jr., j. j. Fielder, w. G. Hales,
q. G. Cox.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Information Wanted.
Mineral point. Wisconsin. Oct. a

Mineral Point, Wisconsin Oct. a. 1911.
Information wanted regarding the where
abouts of Richard Cornelious. formerly Of
Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Mrs Jennifer Nettle Perry, Of Mineral Point,
Wisconsin, who died Sept q, 1910, wiled 10 her
brother Richard Cornelious some property pro
viding he be found inside Of three years
after her decease.
Richard Cornelious left Mineral Point about 3
years ago, and has not been heard from since.
He can get possession Of the property by re
porting 10 the undersigned executors
Any person knowing Of his whereabouts Il
living, or positively Of his death, win confer a
favor by leaving as know
DAVID BRowS. SR. AND J. B. REYSoLDs,
Tvs Executors. Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
of friends

A New Victrola.
Only $15. Hanscom & Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Secured a Piano.

Miss Josephine Meditation of Mineral
Point was the fortunate person to win
the fine Circassian walnut piano on the
highest bid from A. d. Chatelle. This
beautiful piano was admired by scores
of friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Sweater Goats

in great variety, purest wool and
worsteds, in all the newest shades and
styles, direct from manufacturer al
rock bottom prices. q. VARIIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Sanlnle Line.

Another large sample line of Gloves
and Mittens-lined and unlined-just
received. All selling at wholesale
prices, at Correll & Martins
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Bonds at Il Premium

The issue of bonds in the amount of
$122S.62 for the High Commerce Doty
street improvement was sold on Mon
day at a small premium.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Some Pumpkins.

Robert Stair, II student in the second
ward primary school, had a striking
lesson in agriculture this year. Last
spring his teacher gave him a pumpkin
seed planted and sprouted in eggsheil
He took the plant home and set it out
in the garden and on its vine grew and
ripened ten large pumpkins.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Old.Tlme Gardens.

In the dark ages a garden was only
patch of "simples" tended by pa.
tient laborous monk. But the Italian
garden Of the day of Lorenzo de Me
dici had become all that the garden
wisdom, skill and expenditure could
make. A formal garden of the villa
old, is still considered the most beauti-
full and dignifled ornamental garden
in the world. painters and poets
dream OF cool. clear pools and stately
Expresses. In Japan they go so far as
to make every look one gets over walls
or through windows a perfect picture
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02

information Wanted
How does It happen that In after
life we hear SO little of the fellow who
wrote the class poem?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-02
Do You Not Want a Victor or
Edison Talking Machine?

We sell them for cash. or on the in
stallment plan. Hanscom & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-13

ent life the big significance of this edu-
catiOnal problem. More and more the
people are demanding a large directive
control of the functions of government.
at is not alone the case in Kansas.
Already thirty-five states have the pri-
mary law and thirty states have prac-
tically the direct vote on United States
senator Next year after the elections.
ten others Will have the recall and IN
itiative and referendum. Under the COM
mission form of government in the cities
ten million million people are living I'M
Ter the initiative and referendum and the
recall.
Educated to Use of Power.
ITO give people this vast and unre-
sponsible power without giving the PEG
pie the restraint and righteousness that
comes from a well grounded system of
education means to put dynamite in the
hands of blind jugglers dancing a
tight rope.
I am for the extension of popular gov
eminent. 1 believe in trust in the people,
out unless the people reorganize their
system of education, unless they realize
the solemn and sacred obligation to know
truth and to follow it even against their
own interest, Democracy will be the
mockery of the ages.
That is why I believe this movement
looking toward a simplification and CO.
ordination of our educational system in
Kansas is the biggest thing the state has
undertaken.
1T is to be sincerely hoped that the
Carnegie Foundation with its vast wealth
and trained minds will help us in this in
Ouirv -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-13
A WORD OF PRAISE
d. c. TiIIotson Commends Purchase of
Fire Auto.

When d. G. Tillotson read the inter-
view OF Commissioner Bone in Tues
days State Journal, he said:
Il see my remarks made sometime
ago finally reached Brother Bone by
slow freight, but l am glad they arriv-
ed 1t is true that I have sued the
city heretofore and expect to sue it
again, but the commissioners would
do better to so conduct the business
of the city as to avoid liability and
suits. The commission ar attempts to
muddle the issue by try ng to shift the
blame, but he viii not be allowed to
degrade this matter into a personal con-
troversy with me.
The commissioner takes himself too
seriously. When we were to vote upon
the commission form of city govern
fent, we were assured that the commits
sioners would be the wisest and best
men of the city. But now we find that
assertion was made only in Pick
wicl1ian sense. The sooner the commits
sioners realize that they are ordinary
mortals. the better for them and the
city. If they will kindly get down eff
their pedestal and consult in good faith
with those who pay the bills, they will
benefit both themselves and their con-
stituents.
The Taxpayers League is seeking
economy and efficiency in the business
of the public. Any officer who is work
ing in this direction can cooperate with
this league. l notice my friend, Mike
Heery, comes in for some criticism
also. It appears that Mike signed a pc
Iition for some public Improvement and
the commission took it as a general Ii
cense. They may learn better.
Now there is one recent expenditure
that 1 want to publicly approve, the
purchase of a motor wagon for the fire
partment-not a touring car, but
wagon for service. But this is not ap-
proving any expenditure the commits
sion see fit to make.
elimination and recrimination will
be of no benefit to anybody. Let all
terest of all in order that Topeka may
continue to be the best place on the
footstool. But let US realize that there
is limit to the taxpaying ability of
officer who is working to this end will
find no better friend than the Taxpay-
ers League"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-13
WANT DEMOCRATS, TOO
Chicago Seeks Convention of Both
Parties.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-With the decision of
the Republican national committee to
bring the national convention to Chi
cago already made, the Democrats here
redoubled their efforts today to bring
the convention of their party here also.
National Republican headquarters
will be established soon after the New
Year. The exact location for the COM
mittee's quarters will be determined
probably next week when Harry S. New
of Indiana, chairman of the subcommit-
tee in charge of arrangements for the
convention will be in Chicago.
Practically the same arrangements
will be made at the Coliseum for the
1912 convention as prevailed at the 1908
meeting when President Taft was nomi-
mated. There will be about $4,000 seats
for spectators
At meeting of Democrats at the
Iroquois club the committee of five ap-
pointed TO advocate the advantages Of
this city for the party convention was
increased to 25. Mayor Carter H Har-
rison made a speech in which he ex-
horted the members of his party to
show a spirit like that which brought
the Republican gathering here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-13
THEY SEE NO WAR
National League Men Are CaIm-Bos-
ton Team Is Sold.

New York, Dec. 13.EWhile there
were rumbles of war between the Ma
tional and American league camps to-
day following the declaration of the
junior organization last night severing
relations with the National league.
with the exception of rights as to ter
ritory and players. Chairman Gary
Hermann of the National baseball
commission. and other magnates of
the National league believe the trou-
BILE will be speedily settled
The National league men viii take
up the war" resolution at their
meeting this afternoon and as Mr..
Hermann expressed it, there should
be peace by nightfall."
President Ban johnson laughed
when asked if it really meant a base
ball war. but it is known he told a
friend that the National league would
come to the American league way of
thinking in handling the sale of tick
cts for the worlds series around
which the whole trouble has arisen.
johnson wants the American league
to control the sale of tickets on its
own grounds.
The Boston National league club has
been sold to James =. Ganney of this
city. who has appointed John M.
Ward president and Edward Hanlon
as manager
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-13
AN UNFRIENDLY ACT
Chinese Rebels Notify Foreigners Not
to Lend Money to Manchus.

San Francisco, Dec. 13.-The revolution
airy army of twenty thousand men, lately
engaged in the attack on Marking, moved
today northward to Hupeh province IN
which Hankow, now in imperial control,
is situated, according to a dispatch re-
ceived from Shanghai by the Chung Sal
Vat Pc. Another division Of revolution
airy troops has been organized at Canton.
it is also stated with General Chan
Kwing Ming in command and VIII be
sent north. The personal representative
of Minister Yuen Shin Kai Is reported to
have arrived at Hankow on his way 10
Shanghai. where he will meet the revolu-
tiOnary leaders in a peace conference.
The Chinese National association IN
America which has its headquarters here
sent dispatches today to the secretary or
state at washington and to the ministers
of foreign affairs of England. France and
Belgium. asking them to use their in
fluence to prevent a loan by any of the
ffnanciers of their respective countries to
the imperial government at PeSin- They
stated in the dispatch that the Manchu
rule was at an end and such loan would
be construed as an unfriendly act toward
the new Chinese republic now being
formed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-13
SNIP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS

| J. e. Houses book '.On Second
Thought" will be published tomorrow. =
The Topeka Real Estate Dealers asso-
citation met at the Commercial club this
All but 1s of the available concession
spaces in connection with the Kansas Mid
winter exposition have been sold.
The Gideons of Kansas are planning 10
| hold Men and Religion meetings in the
Hobbies of the Topeka hotels Sunday
David Russell of South Africa will be
the speaker Sunday afternoon at the big
torium.
c. NJ. Buck of Chicago. superintendent
OF motive power of the Santa Fe. is in
Topeka on business. He has been in
speeding the shops for two or three days.
Spelling word analysis. the new
course that will start at the high school
next term, is one that could be taken to
advantage by most of the students and
others who are not in school.
John L. Alexander will speak before
mothers at the First Congrega tiondl
church Sunday evening at 1880 O'Clock.
The meeting will be for the purpose OF
interesting the mothers in boys work.
Our Merchants association has been a
great success said J. VIII Kelley, sec
rotary of the Commercial club, and
many other cities are copying the plan
adopted for handling advertising So
licitors.'
After some hesitation on account of re
lESuCtIHenl the BOARD CT eQucaLlOn mas
decided to allow the necessary amount OF
money to procure a man of reputation to
act as the speaker at the high school
commencement exercises, probably Feb
ruary 9.
E. B. Stotts has agreed with a commit
tee composed of Ed Arnold, John Nichoi-
son and w o. Rigby to bring 100 men
into the Commercial club in the compaign
that will be waged the first of the year
with the object of increasing the member
ship from 700 to 1900. -
Engine No. 30O9 the big Mallett which
was used on the demonstration train
which has just completed a trip over the
system, will be sent to Arizona for
freight service. This engine has been
given a thorough repairing and will be
started tonight for Arizona to enter
freight service. This is one of the hill
divisions of the system.
annual dues for nonresident members OF
to Sc. 1t is said that there are a good
many farmers, who realizing that the
Commercial club stands for good roads
and other things beneficial to the tillers
of the soil. would be willing to join the
club provided the rates were lowered
Kansas was represented today on the
Santa Fe De Luxe train on its initial trip
to California by c. L. Davidson and wife
of Wichita Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson
boarded the train at Newton and will go
to California for an outing. Mr.. David
son is an ex-mayor of Wichita, his term
having expired last spring and he was
succeeded by DR.. Minick, the present in
cumbent-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-13
COOKS CASE IS UP
Fair Secretary VIII Tell His Side of
Story.

Secretary H L. Cook. of the Kansas
State Fair association, is on trial in the
county court on a charge of resisting an
officer in the performance of his duty.
Cooks troubles in the busy hours of the
recent fair are being told before A. j.
Hunt, judge pro tenn.
It while the fair was in full blast
last fall that an officer from the court of
Topeka was denied admission to the
grandstand at the fair grounds. Charles
Bradshaw. a deputy marshal, was direct
ed by Judge Carver to go to the fair
grounds in search for man for whom
the court issued a commitment. Brad
shaw saw his man in the stands, but the
gatekeeper refused to admit the deputy
marshal without the proper pasteboards.
Then Bradshaw and other officials took
the matter up with Cook. The secretary
merely stated that Bradshaw might go to
the grandstand-for % cents The deputy
marshal did not get his man and Cook
was arrested on a state warrant
Because of his connection with the case,
JUICE Carver declined to hear the evil
dence and Attorney A ]. Hunt was APP
pointed a S judge pro tenn.