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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-09
Notes From 0Sman.
IN NEMORIAM.


Death claimed one of the Oldest resi-
dents of Meme on Sunday morning
Hast. Patrick Burns died at his home
in Meeme, after an illness of about five
months duration, at the mature age o.
81 years, month and Is days.
Those surviving him are his five
sons and one daughter. They are
Peter T. of Chicago, Michael Of Nee.
me, John A and William Of Hebrew,
H., Luke f. of Virginia, Mimi, and
Mrs A. H. Schneider of Meme. The
membe of his family who preceded
him in death are his wife, Ellen, who
died two years ago, Joseph D., who
died last August, and Mrs. Anton
Walterbach, who died six years ago.
Born in the parish of FILLMORE, in
the county of Roscommon, Ireland,
March II, 1880; on the eve of famine
and when political strife and struggle
were at their height; on day that
inspires each loyal frishman with a
feeling of pride for his country in that
it submitted TO its patron saint, Pat
rick, without the loss of drop of
blood.
Such was the faith that was instilled
into the hearts of those Irishmen, that
they ever remained steadfast becoming
intensified with age, and which was fully
eXemplihed in the deceased.
Mr.. Burns was pleasant, cheerful
and willing to converse with anybody;
frank, ight-forward and free to adj
wise the youth. A keen sense of hum
or lightened his life and all those about
him. He never shirbed from respon-
sibility, however arduous or exacting
it might be upon himself, when called
to give his services unto laudable
cause in aiding another; this might be
more clearly seen in the fortitude and
many denials displayed to benefit his
family, and make the home surround
ings in harmony with his inherent
ideals of home life.
He was tactful, forceful. in address,
pleasing in behavior and exactinp in
his demands on himself and others, as
a large circle of his acquaintance will
bear Testimony to. He was one of the
earliest settlers of the town of Liberty
who had to pass through all the irk
some labOrs of pioneer life, this with
his rugged constitution and early en-
vironment instilled within his nature
that sense of responsibility in moulding
an individuality that usually brings
success in after life; he therefore build
ed his own monument of an enviable
reputation and character that will
endure.
He retired few years ago from ac-
tive work having acquired fair
worldly competency.
He was forceful, kind, and amiable,
with a nature when touched responded
as tenderly as a woman's tears. He
has left an impression for character
formation memorable for one of his
kind, well worthy for youth to emul-
ate, indellibly stamped in the minds of
many for truthfulness, honesty of pur-
pose and many other redeeming quail
ties that portrayed fit character for
American manhood. He possessed
many qualities of mind and heart being
practical, thorough going, yet on the
other hand, there was a wealth of
in his makeup, which only
those who knew him intimately could |
in a measure appreciate
1t is hoped he has gone to his etern-
al reward.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-09

1t was Walters first visit to church,
and he tried hard to remember all the
varied instructions he mad received,
such as not whispering, keeping his
head bowed during the prayer, etc.
But during the main petition of the
service nature won :. complete battle
over memory and decorum. Mother"
shrilled the weary youngster, when
will it be time for me to straighten
my neck? It's like to break II don't
do 1t soon!"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-09

Chas. Vallefske purchased Maxwell
touring car from Fl. Lulloff & Sons Of
st. Nazianz last week.
The wedding of Chas. Sopnabend
from here to Miss Ida Klug Of Norris
on viii take place at the latters home
on May 7.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-09

| The Melnik school Will give the FOL
lowing program Saturday evening,
May 18th, at Kohlbeck's hall, Melrik,
Wis.
PROGRAM
Opening Frank Kliment
Recitation Vlasta Zeman
Song School
Dialogue bohemian piece
Lillian Pfetfer & E. Hlinak
Recitation Arian Pautz
Dialogue-Judge Offerheirner's First
Case Cast
Recitation Annie Rezek
Song, Emil Schenian
Recitation Reuben Schenian
Dialogue-Mirth Provoking School
Room-First Act Cast
Recitation Willie Soukup
Recitation Vera Dushek
Recitation Herbert Pautz
Dialogue-Mirth Provoking School
Room-Second Act Cast
Song bohemian piece Five Girls
Recitation Edwin Soukup
Recitation Lily Pech
Recitation Martha Kliment
Song School
Shadow Pantomine--Balla of Fish
erman
A dance will follow the program.
Music will be furnished by Pech's
band. Come one, come all Program
starts at s p. M. sharp.
Mr., John Shimanek is improving the
appearance of his house by giving it a
new coat of paint.
Mrs. Marie Doubek was at Manito-
voc on business last Wednesday and
from there left for Clarks Mills on a
few days visit to her son Frank.
Mr.. Anton Lefky who recently dis
posed of his farm at Larrabee, has
moved his family to this vicinity and
will reside on what is known as the
Knuth homestead
A little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Kostlevy met with an accident
last Thursday. She was playing games
with her school mates and had the
to fracture her hand.
Medical aid was promptly secured and
we hope she will soon be well again.
Mr.. Jacob Kostevy one of the pioneer
settlers of this place and about 81 years
of age, committed suicide Friday fore
noon by hanging himself in the barn.
1t is not known what caused him TO
commit the deed as he was in fair
health. Mr. Kostlevy was resident
of this place for many years and was
by all who knew him. He is
by wife, and two sons, Ed
ward who is operating cheese factory
here and Charles who has made his
home at Manitowoc for the past few
years. The funeral was held last Sun
lay at 10 A. NJ. Interment was at the
Free Thinking cemetery in the vicinity
Of kellnersville. Our sympathy goes
out to the bereayed family.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-09
Madam Finance.

Knicker--"Are you cutting down ex-
penses?" Bocker-"Yes; | am paying
only half the bills. Puck.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-09
Pessimism.

A pessimist is one who receives q
pair of gloves as a present and wor-
les because they will soon wear out.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-05-09
Notes From Melnik.

The Melnik school will give the fol-
lowing program Saturday evening,
May 18th, at Kohlbeck's hall, Melrik,
Wis.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
OROeRANDE NAN INJURED
WHILE DRILLING A

Orogrande n. H., Jan S--Walter
FIeck has gone TO Fl PasO 70 undergo
an operation as a result OF an injury
to his side while helping with a Vel
drilling outfit He is reported as do
ing well.
e. ID. Baker has returned to Fort
Worth on business for a few days. He
expects to return shortly to engage in
mining here
AIRS, c. X Hartley is suffering from
a siizht attack of the grippe.
The Moffett and Reid families spent
Saturday evening at the home OF AIr.
ana Mrs. s Howard Leech, the game
Of soc furnishing the amusement for
the evening
Mrs. Archer has purchased the. old
Cant Brack residence here and is hav-
ing the house and grounds repaired A
substantial wire fence has been placed
around the 100 foot lot and the yard
Is being filled I'm and graded, new addi-
lions made 10 the house and the entire
property put in better condition.
Mrs Kate Nugent has been visiting
her parents. AR and Mrs. Martin and
her sister Airs. Harry voorhees,.
Miss Edwina 1Ioffett is taking a
course of typeWriting and shorthand
at the Brice school
Miss Beatrice Leech Is attending
business college at Mobile. Ala. where
she has been living with Mrs. Leech's
sister, Mrs +. A. Hall
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
Delay in Issuing Irrigation
District Bounds Would
Compel a Wait Until the
Flood Season Is Here.

A meeting of prominent property
holders whose land borders the Rio
Grande was held in the chamber OF
Commerce building Saturday night.
The object Of the meeting was to de-
termine upon some plan to protect the
lands adjacent to the Rio Grande banks
from the ravages Of floods when the
river is high.
Mayor c. E. Kelly and Felix Mar
tinez are the organizers Of the move
ment.
Felix Martinez was made chairman
Of the meeting, and outlined the purpose
for which it was called. As he ex-
pressed it, with the uncertain condi-
ton of the river. a property holder
along its banks might go to bed rich
and wake up broke, which Is very IN
satisfactory condition" The winter
having been more snowy above this
section than for years past. there is ev-
cry indication that when the Rio Grande
goes on It's first spring rampage it will
do more damage than ever, he said
When the dam at the head of the old
river bed broke last spring the dam
age was particularly great and at
least 20 adobe houses along the river
were destroyed. and a larger number
were made uninhabitable from the wa
ter The truck gardens out in the
Washington park district suffered Sc
verely and 1t is reported that 1000 bales
of alfalfa We're destroyed further down
the river. Dykes had to be built LAST
year to protect the foundry addition
but had the river continued to rise,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08

house, bank and hotel is represented on
The BODY of Mrs. ". A. Anderson,
who died at the home of DR.. Midkitt,
was shipped to Temple, Tex. Mr.. Gil
liam. a son of the dead woman, accom-
named the BODY. Mrs Midkiff, who Is
daughter. was too Ill to make the trip.
The next attraction of the Lyeeum
course Is Hal Merton, magician, VINO
will appear on January T.
A number of Marta society women
have organized a AZ club.
The Mothers club viii meet at the
HIGH school building next Friday.
Mrs. K c. Miller was hostess 70 the
PRESBYTERIAN Aid society at its last
meeting. After the business Of the day,
a pleasant social hour was enjoyed, the
hostess serving refreshments.
Airs. II. NJ Daugherty and children
have returned from FentreSs, Tex, where
they spent the holidays.
Miss Minnie Campbell has returned
from an extended visit to relatives IN IL
PasO and Las Cruces.
Rev. J. c. Burkett, of Midland, the
now Dsstor of the Baptist church here,
has arrived and filled the pulpit Sun
day.
The addition to the Maria National
bank Is nearly finished. 1t Is an ele-
CANT and substantial structure.
District court c0nvenes here January
Is.
Rev. sam Small viii lecture in Maria
on January Is under the auspices Of the
Methodist church.
This week VIII be observed by all the
churches as a week of prayer. Union
services viii be held in some one OF the
churches each day. lead by the different
pastors in turn.
Dainty invitations have been issued
by 8Iesdames R. R Smith. Charles Cros-
son and R. s. McCracken 70 a cOmplI-
mentarv shower to be given in honor
of Miss Lucille Buck on Tuesday.
Maria is experiencing some cloudy,
threatening weather again. Thus far
this has been the coolest winter for many
years.
Miss Evelyn Ellison entertained a
large gathering of her young friends at
a delightful party. Games were played
and chocolate and cake were served.
Miss Winnie Nav Hogan was hostess
at a merry party at the home OF Mrs
T. A. Childers. Many young people were
IN attendance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
Shipments STRIKE AT
BIG SPRING AVERTED

Big Spring, Texas jan 6.-Ihe
expected strike on the T. & P has
been averted by a satisfactory agree
ment being reached with the railway
officials, and in consequence the sew
eral hundred shop boys hero viii not
walk out as had been expected
The young women Of the city en-
tertained with q Leap Year party
The Harry Abney Fuel company has
consolidated with the Big Springs Fuel
company.
The annual reception held by the
auxiliary of the 7. N. C. a. proved to
be a most enjoyable affair
Jas E. Norris has been reelected
secretary Of the 7. II. c. A
The county's standpipe has been com
pleted and water is now being pumped
into same.
County judge Morrison is in Austin
having the good road bonds approved.
Work viii start on the roads Febru-
AIRY l.
Walter n. Vaughan has the position
of assistant cashier in the First State
bank vice /. Y. Read, resigned.
The death Of Mrs T. NJ King is
reported at the home Of her daughter.
Mrs p. N. George She was II years
W P Bonner has purchased the
home of I. Y Read on South Main
consideration $500
The county candidates are announce
Robert Piner has position as hook
keeper in the West Texas National
bank
II. j. Larkin is arranging to move
his family to this city from Stanton.
The Interstate News company has
purchased the dining hall business To-
Gated in the T. & P. passenger sta
ton here.
Postmaster Sparenberg is able to be
out after a long Illness
The long distance walker, Alfred 7
Brown, was a visitor in the CITY.
He left Fremont, Nebraska, September
g.
A. P. Clayton and W. r. Marlin have
bought the farm of Perry Smith
seven miles east OF town, comprisine
100 acres. for $500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
PROPERTY OWNERS DISCUSS PLANS
FOR PROTECTION FROM RIVER FLOODS

tHese would have been insufficient for
me protection Of the surrounding land.
me Old dam has not yet been repaired,
ana ana IL is felt that some immediate ac-
lon is necessary for protection against
further damage, he said.
Inc idea offered for the considera-
Ion OF the property owners is the es-
% p4IShnent OF an irrigation district.
Whlch can be brought about by a petit
ton signed by the residents and tax
payers OF the district and addressed to
me county court, so that bonds may be
issued Tor defraying the expense OF
this protection.
Engineer Presents Plans.
lily engineer Herbert Num- present.
eo the drawings Of the scheme proposed
20 De used in the work The idea is to
construct flexible abutment. sloping
the banks and building a graduated
formation Of brush, tied together with
cables, and anchored with 500 pound
DOCKS or concrete, each three feet long
ana joined together with iron cables.
each block so Clipped that it would
DEeak the current up into small eddies,
instead Of letting it cut in a great
sWath. 1t has been demonstrated that
win sloplng banks only can river
oanks be protected, as it has the eff
rect OF making the waters recede, while
Win perpendicular bank, the current
IS continually cutting into and driving
the alluTial deposits toward the middle
OF the stream Such a formation as Mr..
Num- suggested, he said. would so
strengthen the bank that any breaks
would be practically impossible, and
would last for five years assuredly. In
lnls time the dam project VIII be COM
pleted and do away altogether with
any possibility Of damage from floods.
After the maps and drawings were
Inspected, much discussion was caused
over the legality Of going beyond the
river bank without mixing up with the
international boundary agreements.
r. r Burgess quoted the legal ar
rangement as it stands at present.
which is that neither side shall place
any obstruction that might tend TO
divert the channel, and said that just as
long as the face of the bank is pre-
served as 1t was found and the surface
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
SCHOOL WORK Is
RESUMED At MARIA
The Growth of the Town Is
Marked and Business
Outlook Good.

Maria. Tex, Jan. 8.-The holidays in
Maria. have ended. The boys and girls
who came from the different schools and
colleges have returned and the local
schools reopen today.
The past three weeks have been un-
usually CAV in the social circles. Many
brilliant affairs have been enjoyed. These
functions are growing more formal and
elaborate al the time, as Maria grows
II population which Is SO rapid as TO
be commented on by several old resi-
dents who have been absent for some
time and who are visiting their old Mar
IA friends.
MANY homes have been built during
the past wear in the western part OF
the town. while others are being con-
Btulcted There Is not a vacant house
in Maria. and rent houses are quite at
a premium The local merchants are all
pleased with the recent holiday trade and
enthusiastic over the bright prospects
for the coming year.
Judging by the opinions expressed by
prominent men, VINO are IN position
TO know. Maria viii be represented by
a large delegation at the convention IN
March at FL PasO Of the Texas Cattle
Raisers association. Marfaites never
fail TO avail themselves Of an OppOr-
tunity TO visit the Pass City.
A meeting of the stockholders Of the
Maria State bank viii be held today
for the purpose Of electing directors for
the ensuing year.
The new home Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. B.
Russell VIII be completed IN a few
weeks and promises to be an ornament
TO that portion Of the city.
Thos. PeTTine, formerly of Maria, but
now in the customs department at FL
Paso, came IN on a business trip.
Mrs z. c. Rice. who has been teaching
school at Valentine, spent the holidays
with her Maria friends.
Misses Genevieve Thompson and Jettle
Pruett were among a party from Fort
Davis. who came in to see the Gilmore
Brown company in .The Tyranny OF
Tears"
A letter has been received from mana
ger Ssm WOoley of the Candeilla Wax
plant. saying that the enclosures were
completed, the installation Of the new
engine and boilers nearly SO. and bust
ness VIII now begin in earnest with that
enterprise. which is composed entirely
Of Maria capital
Rev Baxter GOlightlY has returned
from Valentine, where he went to fill
an enlargement.
J. J. Mauner has finished some highly
artistic work on the drop curtains OF the
opera house. Nearly every business
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08

The Deming office or the = 'aso
Herald is In the Chamber OF Som-
merce. Roy Bedichek is agent end
correspondent
The HeraId's distributor IN Dem
ing is C. c. Rogers. room I. Deck
ert building. telephone 2I3- The
Herald VII be delivered to all
parts OF the city same night OF pub
lea ton. at SO cents per month
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
WOLF SCALP BOUNTY LAW
NOT. EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPT

Austin. Tex. Jan. S.-Answering mn.
merous inquiries from various portions OF
the western section of the state. the
attorney generals department advises
that the act passed at the last regular
session of the 32d legislature. known as
the wolf scalp bounty law" does not
become effective until September /. 1912.
Ttappears from the number of inquiries
lively few persons knew when the act
received on this subject that compare
took effect
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
OPIUM SMUGGLING PROBE
To BE EXTENSIVE ONE

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. S--A federal
Investigation that reaches north TO
san Francisco and south to Mazatlan.
Mexico. with Tucson. Ariz-. as the in
ternediate point, has been started as
the result OF the capture here Of T. T.
Sfittlejuan. a railroad porter. with s.
tins of opium. Alittlejuans wife. who
also was arrested. has been released
Detectives assert the belief that the
porter was working in conjunction
with a well organized band OF snug
glers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08

Costly and Tedious Task.
The cost Of the project as presented
by city engineer Num- is estimated at
200 a mile
While all the property holders pres
ent agreed on the necessity OF some
mode Of action in order to secure the
funds was the snag in the path.
Judge Albert S. Eylar outlined the
legal proceedings necessary for the for
nation Of an irrigation district He
said II would be necessary for the land
owners and residents IN the affected
district to present to the commission
ers petition requesting that an irrf-
cation district be formed. The court
IS allowed 80 days for Its consideration
II the court approves the petition, an
engineer is appointed to look into the
situation and make his report, with an
allowance Of 80 additional days in
which to do this. II the report is IA
days must be given before the bond
election could be voted upon, and the
papers must be sent to the attorney
generals offices for approval 1t is
also required that the work shall be by
contract and four weeks must be al
lowed for receiving bids.
To Devise a Plan.
By the time all these technicalities
are carried out, the flood season would
be on and IT would be too late TO pro-
tect the property. be said.
After much discussion. a committee
was appointed by mayor Kelly TO con-
fer with judge Eylar as 10 the legality
OF some other method by which the
work could be Immediately pushed
through as, If work was to be pc
gun Immediately, not much more than
beyond the five mile bridge could pc
completely protected before the urst
Of June.
The committee appointed was com
posed Of II. T. Burgess. judge WllllsIn
Petlcolas, chairman; Bradford Haful9
ana J. w. Eubank, county survey Or
Thls committee viii estaDllsh tne
boundary lines OF the district ana meet
with the county commissioners 70 &c
wise some feasible plan The proper.
owners would be willing 70 finance
the plan Immediately, II there vas
way In which the money couid pc le
gally returned to them from tle COln-
ty by the time the bonds coulu oe IS
sued
The Mexican government has siNeh
up as a bad job all attempts 20
strengthen the river banks on us sue
L was announced.
So greatly do the owners realize the
necessity Of the protection OF tne rltsI
banks that it was suggested inat me
project be carried through Win ne
hope OF amending the law out as tRe
smallest land owner could enJoln ne
county from paying the hackers OF me
project, it was not decided LeaslOie
action,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08

unchanged. such a formation as IS pro-
posed would be legal
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-20
READER.

Violets are the flower appropriated
to this month"; and II would be lovely
to have bunch for each guest. Then
for other decorations use any OF the
spring blossoms in pots or arranged
in flower holders: all of the bulb flow
ers are especially effective used IN
this way Ask the guests to BRING
their work and also ask them to tell
stories of their grandchildren, taking
II for granted that most of them may
claim these wonderful adiuncts 10
eternal youth, for what grandmother
docs not live over her own AMI her
children's lives in the wee mor'alS
who again bring back the bygone
DAYS with so much sweetness? Most
women play cards, and if your guests
are among the number would ar
range for several rubbcrs with per-
hans favors for all and no prizes
If you like. use this appropriate
verse on the place cards, or YOU could
have it on the invitations:
In March the earliest blncbird came
And carolcd from the orchard tree
His little tromulous songs To me.
And called upon III" summers name,
And made Cd summers In my heart
All sweet with Hover and sun again.
William bcan Ilnw"lls.
NINE. MERRl.