The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-01-18
NelDs Notes of Wisconsin

eral census bureau report, Wlscon-
sins wheat acreage for the year 1909
was 10000. This shows a decrease
of 74.S per cent. compared with 1905,
when 556,614 acres were put into
wheat. The number of bushels pro-
duced in the state was 1884 10,
being a decrease of 70.7 per cent.
compared with 9,005,170 bushels
produced in 1905. In 1909 the value
of Wisconsin's wheat crop was ST.
5S5,1S8 and in 1905, 5,115,3 46,
showing a decrease of 495 per cent.
The state showing the greatest pro-
duction for 1909 was North Dakota
with 116,781,SS6 bushels and Kan
sas WIS second with 77,563,615 bu-
shells.
Milwaukee-Whi attending the
convention of Wisconsin cheesemak-
ers here, U. S. Baer, secretary Of the
state association, said: Wisconsin
leads the world as a cheese-produc-
ing center. 1.-THE cheesemakers are
satisfied with results achieved in
1911. Prices were good and condi-
tions were favorable. Everything in
the dairy line, speaking financially,
was gratifying. l do not think the
legislative committee will find it
necessary to propose any legislation
at this time to better conditions"
Shiocton-John Winslow, a rail
hn hpJ,y Of -
animal which appears to have been a
cross between coon and a wildcat,
with the characteristics of the former
predominating. The animal was
found under the roots of tree and
was driven out and killed. Its head
and feet are that of a coon, but the
body is longer and of even size. Its
hair is of a dirty yellow, more like a
wildcat than a coon.
Madison. The internal revenue
collected in the Madison Office for the
western district of Wisconsin in 1911
amounted to 81, 6,796.S4, accord
ing to the report of Internal Revenue
Collector Gilbert. The largest re-
ceipts came from the sale of beer
stamps, SS00,655. Cigars and to-
bacco receipts were 1921, 02563.
Marinette. Laughing John
Douglas, aged 70, known for his ex-
plosive humor, dropped dead of heart
disease in a railway station here
while buying a ticket. He was once
4 wealthy politician of Waukesha
county.
Madison The Wisconsin archaeo-
monument on the shores Of Lake
Koshkonong, Dane county, in honor
of White Grow, the once noted chief
of the Winnebago Indians.
Marinette.--A report by Deputy
State Building Inspector Hubert
shows the Marinette county court
house to be in a safe condition for
the present.
Ripon.- Michael Zweiger aged SIS
has been missing from his home since
Dec. 81 and his family fears he has
met death either by suicide or from
sudden sickness or exposure.
GAINESVILLE The state tax com.
missions rcassessment of property
in this city has doubled valuations
in many instances and several large
manufacturers state they will be
compelled to abandon their indus
tries If the present assessment
stands.
Menasha Relatives have insti
tuted a state wide search for Walter
Loescher, we'll known local youns
man, who mysteriously disappeared
Loescher was employed at the loca
depot OF the 500 line. His book,
have been found in excellent condi
ton.
Viroqua John White, who diet
recently at the age of 80 years, hell
the distinction of being the oldes
voter in this part of the state. III,
cast his first vote for president II
1874, and on last election day wine
and rain did not prevent him from
going to the polls. Mr.. White ha,
been married twice and was tn,
father OF twenty-one children, fisteeI
of whom are living, the eldest nov
being ga years of age.
Madison State Bank Commits
sioner Kuolt has approved the arti
cles OF incorporation OF the Chill
State bank OF Chill. Clark courty.