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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
new TRIAL FOR GERkE.

Henry Gerke, sentenced year ago
to term of ten years in the peniten-
tiary upon conviction of having set
the fire that destroyed the Detgen
hotel at Glover, in the town of New
ton, this county, has been granted a
new trial by the supreme court.
Readers of the Pilot know the history
of the case. The testimony was en-
tirely circumstantial being largely op-
portunity to do the deed, apparent
unconcern as to the result of the blaze,
alleged threats. His attorneys argued
for the setting aside of the conviction
on the ground that the testimony was
insufficient to support it. The circuit
court denied the motion. The supreme
court seemed to be having difficulty
with the question, having delayed de-
cision over two assignments. They
now uphold the defendants contention
that the testimony was insufficient and
particularly so in view of the former
blameless record of the defendant.
Gerke was dramatic in his denials of
guilt at the trial and created scene"
when sentenced. AS the supreme
court holds the evidence insufficient it
would appear useless to retry the case
unless there is new evidence on the
part of the state. Dist. Atty. Healy
represented the state in all the pro-
ceedings and f. F. Groelle, now of
Milwaukee, the defendant.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
COURT HOUSE CHANGES.

The biennial change at the court
house takes place The first Monday of
January. Last Monday the new ad-
minisJration went into power. The
personnel was nearly the same as the
old
The sheriff cannot serve two con-
secutive terms, or the treasurer more
than two. H. G. Schuette succeeded
Walter Pellett as sheriff and Theo.
Anderson succeeded Robert Bubolz.
A. j. Auton moved up from deputy
county clerk to county clerk. All the
deputies have been retained.
The officers for 1913 are as follows:
Sheriff
FL. c. Schuette, Deputy John Koutnik.
County Clerk
Arthur j. Auton, Deputy Edw. Gretz,
Treasurer
Theo. Anderson, Deputy Emma Zeman.
Clerk of Court
A. j. Clark, Deputy Edwin Clark.
Register of Deeds
Chas. Stretch, Deputy Jos. Ledvina.
Coroner-Dr. l.. Falge.
Surveyor-Otto Gass.
The party situation is unchanged
There isn't an elective Republican in
the court house, except one Judge and
Judges are elected as non-partisans.
Pellet and Bubolz retire to private
life. They were both efficient of'cl IS.
Mr.. Bubolz is a man in every sense Of
the word and his remarkable strength
at the polls is testimonial to
the intelligence of the voters of the
county. He discharged the duties of
county treasurer with fidelity and in
telligence and returns to his farm at
Reedsville with the best wishes of
everyone.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
PHARMACY CHANGES HANDS.

Schmidt Brothers drug store has
been sold to Cornelius Zechel who will
take possession at once. The business
was founded by Oscar Alter, who sold
out to Adelbert and Carl Schmidt
some eight years ago. The store was
later moved half block north to the
corner of Buffalo street Adelbert
moved from the city few years ago
and is now engaged in the insurance
business at Wausau. Mr.. Zechel serv-
ed his apprenticeship at the Hinrich's s
pharmacy where brother is still en-
ployed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
DIED

Charles II. Stadler, a former resi-
dent of Manitowoc, and a brother of
Mrs. Rudolph Goetzler and Nick Stad-
Ter of this city, died at his home in
Chicago Tuesday night OF last week,
aged 50 years. His death was due to
heart trouble. Mrs. Goetzer and Mr..
Stadler attended the funeral which
took place Saturday morning.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
CITY COUNCIL NOTES.

The council met in regular session
Monday evening Lippert was the
only absentee.
A resolution 10 employ Miss Harper
as visiting nurse at $S5 per month was
referred. She has been paid by pri-
vate subscription heretofore.
The finance committee reported that
the uniform accounting which the
state tax commission is authorized to
install would cost maximum OF $500.
The matter was referred to a special
committee of Schellin, Frazier and
Thorison. Superior, EauClaire and
Madison have installed it and cities are
clamoring for it, the commission says.
The finance committee had nothing
to report on the steam roller, not
knowing that the matter had been re-
ferred to them. Bids will be advertis-
ed for roller weighing 10 to - tons.
The old one is too heavy.
Plumb wanted to let the contract for
steam heating tie sextons residence.
Several, notably Goetzler, thought hot
water bids should have been asked for.
The upshot was the rejection to OF
all bids and readvertising for steam
and hot water. Beasant said ''if there
are any more kinds bring 'em in now.'
Plumb suggested 'hot air. rather
bitterly. Goetzler got excited over
Beasant's remarks. Beasant came
right back and the mayor had to gavel
for order.
Schellin wants meter readers To wear
some badge of authority. Frazier and
Beasant were unified" over such a
trifing thing being referred to
Finance and talked right tiercely at
Schellin but it went through to them,
anyway.
A detailed report of the city engineer
on the water supply test of December
9th was read and filed. He reports
plenty Of water.
The street commissioners report for
1913 was read, also that of the chief of po-
lice. Ceases handled" by the latter de-
creased from GAP in 1911 to GIL in 1912.
Trestik will be paid 500 of his Gus
ter and 26th streets job although it is
not quite finished
Complete plans for boulevarding all
residence streets of the city prepared
by the engineer were read.
Eighth street bridge caused lot OF
talk. The mayors scheme to finish
plans and advertise at once for bids
for adding 10 feet to each draw was
defeated. The advertising part was
struck out. The opinion seems gen.
eral that the mayors estimate Of
$4,000 is very low.
There was considerable discussion
over the proposed ordinance adopting
the part of the general charter pro-
viding for water commission. Thori-
son went on record as favoring the
present commission. Many do not de-
sire to see the commission increased
from 3 to 5. On motion of Plumb ac-
ton was deferred.
The ordinance re-issuing $4,000 of
the unsold 4% bonds at Al was moved
along to publication, Goetzer alone
voting mo-"
An ordinance was introduced design
ed to protect the cemetery driveways
from heavy teaming and motor TRUCKS.
The necessity for an assistant en-
gineer was ordered investigated by the
finance committee on motion of Schel-
lin who clashed with Beasant over the |
proposition.
There was more petulance manifest
ed than at all the meetings for year.
Everyone was "touchy."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
CIRCUIT COURT.

The January term Of circuit court
will open Tuesday, JaG. IA, at 10 clock
A. M. The first day will be taken up
with applicants for naturalization pa
pers. The jury will convene Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock. There are
four criminal cases on the calendar, %
cases fact for jury, 20 cases fact for
court and one law for court.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
ITEMS FROM THE PILOT FILES.
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

THE EXAMINATION second ex-
animation of the citizens of this county,
preparatory to draft, closed on Tues
dav last. Although every day for two
weeks, hundreds of people from every
part of the county have been in town,
all of whom were, of course, under
more or less anxiety, peace has pre-
vailed and the law has been main
tanned.
Capt. Marchner, the commissioner,
by his kind treatment to those who
came before him, and his general af-
fability, won the admiration of ALL
while Doctors Simon and Blood per-
formed their duties imparcially.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
FOR SALE.

A saloon and blacksmith shop, real
estate included, at Grimms, Wis, or
would trade for farm. For particu-
lars inquire of owner, Mrs. Carl Lier-
mann, one mile west from Clarks Mills,
p. 0. Address, Valders, K. r. No. /,
Wis. Adv,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

BATTLE AT VICKSBURG. The . cond
bombardment of Vicksburg, Mississippi
commenced on Wednesday,, the 3lst
ult., and np to Monday evening the
battle was not decided. The capture
OF Vicksburg by our troops would open
the Mississippi from St. Paul to New
Orleans.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Mproach 10 Femjn,nity.

For every wing of black and orange
on a woman's hat an apple tree is
stripped OF leaves and young fruit, or
an elm is denuded of its graceful
foliage by the canker.worm.-Ou
Dumb Animals.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
City Mans Sheer at Country.

There was Frenchman who hated
the country as much as did Charles
Lamb, but compressed his feelings
into few words. This was Charles
Monselet who lived on the Quai Vol
talie, Paris. 1T is,' he said, "the
place where the birds are raw"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
ELECT OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting held this
week the German Lutheran Fire In
surance Company elected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
President O. Wernecke
Secretary Henry Strodhoff
Directors Christ Kansier and julius
Sohrweide
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
TW ENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

Circuit Court Clerk Chloupek keeps
growing handsomer every day. He at
tributes the Improvement to morning
rides and-a feeling of general salts
faction with things as they are.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

NEW COUNTY OFFICERS, -Messrs.
Smith, Sheriff; Eggers, Register of
Deeds; Whitman, Clerk of the Board;
Thombs, School Superintendent, and
Nichols, District Attorney, were sworn
in and duly installed into their re-
spective Offices on Monday last. That
they will faithfully perform their re-
spective duties satisfactorily to the
public no one who knows them will
deny.
Mr.. Smith has made the following
appointments:
Under Sheriff, Geo. w. Barker:
Deputy Sheriff and Jailor, Fred Bor-
cherdt: Deputies, Julius Lindstedt of
Two Rivers, and Thomas F. Hoye of
Manitowoc. They will make good
officers.
An impression prevails among some
of our people that Mr. Smith will not
personally attend to his duties as
sheriff. We are authorized by him to
state that the story is not true, and
that as soon as he can move his family
from Mishicot to this place in the
spring he will do so and endeavor to
give satisfaction to the citizens of the
county, majority of whose votes he
received. We will guarantee that
Manitowoc county never had better
sheriff.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
SUGG ESTIONS MADE BY THE
PEOPLE.

Among the suggestions most fre-
quently given on the same blanks were
the following:
!. Train the teachers for the work
in country schools. DO not let them
teach before they are trained for this
work.
2. Pay the good, efficient teachers
higher wages.
}, Enforce the compulsory attend
ance law.
A. Stir up interest in educational
matters by means of parents meetings,
debating societies, farmers clubs,
school entertainments, etc. Make the
school social and civic center.
5. Secure better supervision.
6. Do more thorough work in the
fundamentals. Make the school work
more practical. Adapt the work to
the needs of the community.
I. Consolidate the schools where
they are small, and where it is feasible.
HELPFUL FORCES MENTIONED.
Among the helpful forces at work
for the improvement of the country
school the following were mentioned:
| The school board conventions.
2, Special state aid for country
schools.
3. The compulsory attendance law.
4. The county training school for
country teachers.
5. Public meetings OF various kinds.
Farmers clubs.
&. Strong work of the ounty super
intendent in organizing educational
forces and stirring up interest in educa-
tional matters.
7. Teachers meetings, institutes,
etc.
The above summary shows that
those who answered the QUESTIONABLE
have made good diagnosis OF the
educational situation. 1t may also be
mentioned that the replies sent in
called attention to many good things
that are being done in some OF our
country schools. The fact that there
are good schools is of the greatest i'm
portance. 1t is our duty TO find the
strong points as well as the weak ones,
in order that we may know what
remedies to apply to remove the 6e
fects
TO be continued.)
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
CRITICISMS OF THE SCHOOLS BY
THE PEOPLE.

THE PEOPLE.
In this preliminary discussion the
rural school inspector called the at
tention of the committee to the cir
cular blanks which had been sent out
two or three months before by the
state superintendent, asking for crit
icisms and suggestions regarding the
schools. About five hundred of these
blanks were returned. A summary of
the answers showed that, in the orin-
ion of those who replied, the greatest
weaknesses.of our country schools are
the following:
l. There are too many weak, in
efficient, unframed teachers. Many
of thew are city girls who have no
knowledge of rural life, and no interest
in its development. AS a rule, they
are impractical, and do not know the
difference between essentials and non
essentials. The weaker ones offer to
teach for low wages, thereby keeping
the better ones out of work.
2. In many cases there is ignorance,
lack OF interest, and lack of co-opera-
tion on the part of the parents. FIRE.
quently parents take the part of the
children against their teachers.
3. Cases have been cited where in
efficient school officers neglect their
duties. This results in poor, unbusi-
ness like management of the schools.
Such officers take little interest in the
school and in the progress of the chill
dren. They hire the cheapest teach
ers and neglect keeping the school
sanitary and properly equipped.
4. There is much irregular attend
ance. In many cases the average daily
attendance is but one-half of the en-
rollment. There is not strict enough
enforcement of the compulsory at
tendance law.
5. There is lack of proper super
vision
u. Many schools are too small. In
such schools it is difficult to get
good teachers. The interest on the
part of children and of parents is
small. The attendance in these
schools is usually irregular and chill
dren leave school too young.
I. There is lack Of thorough work
in the fundamentals. Schools try to
cover too much ground. Children are
pushed too fast in their studies.
s, Children 90 not stay in school
long enough. Many parents cannot
send their children to higher schools,
and, besides, it is questionable policy
to send children away from home at
an early age.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
EDUCATIONAL.
(BY c. w. MEISNEST.)

The committee appointed to study
the school situation in Wisconsin, and
suggest ways and means for increasing
the efficiency of the schools held sew
eral meetings during the past year.
AS an outcome of their investigations
and deliberations, they have submitted
to the state superintendent prelim-
mary report. Following is the report
in condensed form.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

At the annual meeting of the Mani
towoc Feathered Stock Association
held Saturday night the following
officers were electel.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

G. S. Canright has been quite sick
for some days, suffering from a slight
stroke of paralysis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

ACCIDENT TO FELIX WALSH.-We
regret to learn that Felix Walsh, ESQ.,,
of Two Rivers, met with serious ac-
cident one day last week. He was
thrown from his wagon, and his thigh
bone dislocated. The accident is very
severe, and will lay him up for several
weeks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

issued ........ SSOlOl.14
Total amount for committee work
exclusive of mileage and per diem is
$43S3.55.
|, Edw. M. Gretz, County Clerk of
Manitowoc County, do hereby certify
that the aforesaid amounts constitute
the county orders issued by me for the
fiscal year ending Oct. 3lst, 1912.
EDw. M. GRETz,
County Clerk.
Dated Dec. 81, 1912.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
MARRIED..

ARKIED.
Knechtl -Dorneski.--At the residence
of the bridegroom in the town of
Manitowoc, on the 10Th day of Dec.
A. d. 1887, by John O'Hara, Justice
of the Peace, Mr.. Theodore Knechtl
and Mrs. Dorneski, nee Miss Eva
Pitch of the town of Centerville, both
of the county of Manitowoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

Thomas Kelley of Iowa visited his
parents at Newton on New Years. He
is neighbor of Dan O'Connor who
formerly lived in Liberty. He reports
Dan a wealthy farmer. Dams many
friends at his old home will be pleased
to hear this as the sprightly little
lrishman was a favorite with all who
knew him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

p. II. Hayes, for years an engineer
on the Lake Shore and Western is said
to have-mo friends among the en-
ployes than any other man on the
road. His firemen hate to leave him
even when promoted to the position of
engineer. PATSY" as his old friends
always call him is not one of the
"goody" kind. When boy he would
fight a whole army if he felt he was
put upon, and it is doubtful if he ever
experienced sensation of fear. No
schoolmate of his ever knew OF his ever
doing mean thing and in his case the
'chid was father of the man" He
will always be respected for his manly
and independent qualities.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

James Kiwan who has been stu
dent in General Bragg's office for some
years, lately passed his examination at
Milwaukee and was admitted to the
bar. Mr.. Kirwan is young man of
large ability and of most Industrious
habits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

John Bacon is one OF the hardest
working men born of woman. The
world has made John gruff and he
often acts as II he never moved tor
mere accommodation sake. But John
has a Kind heart and does many a
genei 'ls act OF which he never boasts.
Many Christmas package is delivered
by him when he is SO worn out that
he sleeps on his trips between houses.
He wouldn't want the "kid" to be
disappointed. He is an uncle to Santa
Claus when children are to be con-
sidered.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
COUNTY ORDERS ISSUED.

A recapitulation of county orders
issued for the fiscal year ending Octo-
ber 3ist, 1912, and distribution thereof.
Committee
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-10-23
MONKEYS ON HOSE.
Latest Geological Effect in Dress
Makes Men Gasp.

In the multitude of wonderful and
fascinating sights with the advent Of
the split skirt, none has attracted
more attention than an innovation in
Fifth avenue yesterday, when the
parting folds in the skirts of several
women promenaders disclosed a mis-
chievous monkey clinging near the
calf line of railady's stocking. Of
course, they were not real, live monk
eys.
They were only worked in" the
stockings in colors, after the fashion
of the white mice, snakes and other
geological efforts shown in stockings
not long ago. The monkey is brown
in color, with a white bald face and
is set in a background of solid color,
including black. white, purple and
other shades.
The sight of monkeys swinging
around on woman's stocking is hav-
ing a peculiar effect in some quarters.
A man in the Waldorf, who sat gaz-
ing on a pair of the latest things in
stockings, became petrified and evil
dently could not move, even after the
woman wearing the monkey stocking
left.
When he was aroused from his
state of coma by a floor manager he
trembled all over and perspiration
rolled off his forehead. He admitted
that he was not sure of what he had
seen and felt easier when the sight
was confirmed.
Peck & Peck are responsible for
the monkey hose, and they declare
they are selling quite few pairs.
One of the clerks in Peck store said
yesterday, with something of disgust
in his voice, that if the fad for ami
mails on stockings continued, it would
only be question of time until gl-
raffes on stockings for tall women
and hippopotami for portly women
would be the vogue.-NeW York
Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-10-23
KENTUCKY TREASURE HUNT.
Search for Slave Dealers Buried
Money Unsuccessful.

A party of Illinois men, headed by
Q. Mr.. Smith, was in Smithland Mon
day searching for hidden treasures
On the old Weaver property, says a
Smithland. Ky, dispatch, to the New
York Sun, but after days toll they
gave up the quest, with nothing but
sore muscles and aching limbs to re-
ward them for their labors.
According to Mr.. Smith, his great
grandfather, John H. Smith, who
owned the property in ante-bellum
days, died here just after trip to
New Orleans, where he sold boat
load of mules and negro slaves.
The money he received for the
produce" was supposed to have been
buried about the premises and was
never found. The property is now
owned by Judge Abel, who readily
granted permission for the search
and excavation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-10-23
CONWAY MAN LOSES ARM.
Heroic Effort of Miss Edna Mae Ste
phens Probably Saved His Life.

Conway, Oct. 17.-Robert Nc
Cracken, the superintendent of the
Snow HilI' farm on the outskirts
of town, happened to horrible ac-
cident at the farm ginnery Tuesday
afternoon. While attempting to
unchoke one Of the gins his hand
was caught in the saws and torn
into shreds. AS he staggered from
the gin house to his home his cries
for help were heard by Miss Edna
Mae Stephens, of the High School
faculty, who requested the wounded
man to sit down. She quickly and
tightly clasped the arm above the
wound and practically checked the
flow of blood from the arteries until
medical assistance could be secured.
Mr.. McCracken was rushed to local
hospital where it was found neces-
sary to amputate the arm at the
shoulder. The self-possession and
quick action on the part of Miss
Stephens probably saved Mr.. Nc
McCracken's life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-10-23
THE SPIRIT OF WASTEFULNESs
1t is Manifested in Fire Losses, Says
Redfield.

Philadelphia, Oct. 16.-"The ap-
palling yearly loss by fire in this
country is only one of many mani
festations of a spirit of wasteful-
ness which has become an ingrained
part of American thought and habit,
declared William G. Redfield, Sec
retary of Commerce, in an address
this afternoon before the National
Fire Fermentation Conference.
The American people, the Secre-
tary said, must be taught to open
their eyes before losses occur instead
of after. He advocated the organi-
zation of a staff of demonstrators
that would be at the service of a
body similar to the fire prevention
conference, whose duty it would be
to 20 about the country addressing
Legislatures, labor unions, civic
bodies and other organizations on
the general subject of wastefulness.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-10-23
COLORED COUNTY FAIR

A colored county fair at Denmark
November 18th, 18th, 14th and 18th,
1913. This will be the sixth annual
fair of the Bamberg County Fair AS
sociation.
The object of the Association is to
stimulate our people to a greater in
terest in agricultural, mechanical
and other vocational pursuits and
thereby in a tangible way lead them
to labor for the things pertaining to
the higher side of life.
The Association has purchased ten
acres of land out from Denmark for
Fair purposes and are erecting there
on an exhibit building thirty by
seventy-fve feet. This of course
brings upon us a pretty fair expense.
This we are hopeful Of meeting by
the strong aid of our white friends,
who have always aided us in this
great industrial uplift.
E. D. JENKINS,
President.
I. S. NIMMONS,
Vice President.
R. W. WROTON,
Secretary.
WALLACE w. CARTER,
Treasurer.