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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Notes From st. Nazianz.

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Rauch of Manito-
voc spent the holidays here with Mr..
Rauch's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos.
ltauch.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Birkle Of Sheboy-
gan visited with Mr.. and Mrs. M. Breu
over the holidays. Mr.. Birkle is a
teacher in the Sheboygan business col
lege.
Miss LORNA Lettenberger has re-
turned to Milwaukee to resume her
studies at the Lady of Mercy Acad-
envy.
Mr.. John Koenig has purchased a
Ford automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mic Filz have return
ed from trip to Chicago.
Mrs. Nellie Grove and daughter
Eleanor of Liberty returned home Mon
day after few days visit with rela-
tives at Mantowoc.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Casper of Liber-
ty are rejoicing over the birth of a
son.
The dance at the Northwestern hall
last Monday night was well attended
and all who were present report fine
time.
The Jesse James feature has arrived
and will be presented at the Opera hall,
Friday, Jan. 10. Free to all. Dance
after the show.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Notes From Newton.

Mr.. Peter Werner of Sheboygan was
a visitor at the home of John Guidinger
recently,
Miss Agnes M. Guidnger will take
up sewing during the winter months.
Miss Bertha l,ehbein left on Monday
for Chicago where she has secured a
position.
Mr.. Geo. Stephanic has left for Mil
waukee. He will visit at Port Wash
ington for a few days.
Mrs. Schneider, an old resident of
Meme, aged about So years. died
Tuesday at the home of her son Julius.
Her death was due to causes incident
TO old age. She is survived by two
sons, Julius and Albert OF Meeme and
a daughter, Mrs. IIulda Mahnke Of
Reedsvile The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon. Interment will
be in the cemetery in Southern Meme
near BOhne's.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Notes From Married..

Mr.. Walter Much of Angelica, Wis,
is visiting with Mr.. Rob. Judes, the
village blacksmith.
Jos. Heisdorf, the buyer for the
Married. Grain Co. wore an unusual
great big smile on his face and was
busy passing cigars. We all wondered
why until some one remarked. "lt's a
baby boy.
A basket ball and dance will be Civ
en- at the Maribel Opera Hall, Sunday,
Jan. u, Larrabee VS.. Maribel. Game
will be called at =. NJ. sharp. The
music will be furnished by the K. b. G.
orchestra. Everybody is cordially in
viled to attend.
1t is said that the ladies Of Maribel
are about to introduce home talent
play in the near future. We all wish
them success in the venture and posi-
lively say that there will be no pre-
judice nor jealousy revealed, such as
exists towards the local basket ball
team by some people Of this burg.
Mr.. S. G. Goasln of Oshkosh, the
salesman for the Simpson Scale Co.
visited this village and installed one Of
the latest models of computing scales
at the M. Kvitek a. Son store.
John Bartelme offers 1875 reward for
information that would lead TO the
discovery of the party who damaged
his sled that stood on the roadside
loaded with timber near the Johr
Henrich's lumber camp. The pole
was cut off with n sharp AK.
w. II. Kronforst, grain buyer for the
VIM. Rahr Sons Co. loaded three cai
loads OF barley last Monday to be de
livered to the Rahr's mailing estab
lishment at Manitowoc.
los. a. Kellner was on the sicb
list.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Notes From Maple Grove.

Mr.. Oscar Larson, formerly OF THU
place, but now of South Dakota il
visiting friends here.
Mr.. p. Morrissey of Spokane, Wash.
was home for the holidays.
A number of friends surprised Thos
O'Hearn Sunday evening. All repor
good time.
Miss Nellie Doolan of Milwaukee Ii
visiting here.
J. f. Watt the local merchant an
nounces a mammoth sale to begir
Wednesday and continue for thirteen
days.
Word has been received here of the
death of Mrs. Peter Falvey of Milwau
kee. She was formerly resident Of
this place. Funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Notes From lander.

Mr. Roy Sievert, after spending the
holidays here with his parents and
friends, has returned to Manitowoc to
resume his studies at the training
school.
Mr.. Louis Zander is visiting here at
his old home and we are all glad to see
him.
Mr.. VIM. Kruger bought "A horse
from Mrs. Aug. Janke.
Miss Elsie Shimek, after spending
the holidays at her home at Branch,
has returned and commenced teaching
Monday.
Mr.. Hugo Wilkowske was here Mon
day collecting taxes. He was not
Obliged TO go out at all this year but
he did it to accommodate the farmers.
Mrs. John +. Ording is spending the
week at Chiffon with relatives.
A surprise party was given to Mr..
Louis Iander Sunday evening. The
evening was spent in playing cinch.
| Refreshments were served.
Many farmers from here attended
the meeting Of the Kossuth Fire In.
surance Co. at Kellnersville Tuesday
The County Line Telephone Co will
hold It's annual meeting at w. II
Forst's hall, Tisch Mills, Jan. Is a
| 2 =. M.
Mr.. John Kohk was TO Manitowoc OF
business last Friday.
Mr.. Rudolph Eggert is busy hauling
stone and sand. He intends TO build
barn with basement next spring.
John Sievert was called to Mantle
voc on business Saturday.
Mr.. Alex johnson Of Denmark mad,
a business call here Friday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
TEACHERS MEETING.

MTSHICOT, January %, 1913.
$50 A. NJ.
Song, "The Dearest Spot on Earth"
BY the Society
The Great White Plague Anna Ruby
Agricultural Papers in Teaching
Anton Benishek
Current Events and How to Apply
them to school work Eleanore Freis
l.30 p. M.
Opening Observation-Disclosures
Erma Schultz
Glass Exercises in Middle Form Ian.
guage Irving Weinfurther
Globe Exercise Edwin Mueller
Farm Accounts and Bookkeeping
Walter Koehler
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Notes from KellnerSyille.

The annual Insurance meeting was
held at Kellnersville on Tuesday and a
very large crowd attended
Thomas Kugel and Mat Hubs have
purchased mule engines the past
week.
V. V. Kellner, Jerome Ledvina,
Misses Agnes and Clara Blahnik and
Marie Ledvina have returned to their
school duties.
The saw mil! is kept busy saving
logs the past few weeks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Wholesale Condemnation.

Zone Of the first things that was
told me when I landed in the state Of
Massachusetts,, In my vacation from
the territory Of Hawaii, was the story
OF little girl In the Sabbath school.
The class was asked by the teacher
what heather was. Several girls gave
answers, and finally this little one put
up her hand, shaking it most vigor-
ously, and the teacher asked her, and
this was the definition she gave:
Heather Ia anyone born outside the
state OF Massachusetts Exchange.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk
the past week:
Anton Jebavy and Frances Buresh,
both OF Two Rivers; Simon Fritzemei-
er and Ruby Kissinger, both of Kiel;
Peter Lackowicz and Amelia Stand,
both of Two Rivers; Stanley Statues
and Anna Adamsky, both of Two Riv-
ers; Edward Swetlik of kossuth and
Anna Shusta of Cooperstown; Erwin
Grail and Rose Seibert, both of Kos
suth; VIM. Jacob Happel and Louise
Neumann, both OF Schleswig
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Miss Esther, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Paulus,
South Eighth street, Manitowoc, to
DIN Swenson, of Omaha, Neb. Mr..
Swenson is former resident Of Eaton,
this county, but for several years has
resided at Omaha where he is engaged
in business. No date has been set for
the wedding.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our thanks to
our relatives, friends and acquaint-
ances for their sympathy and floral
offerings in our recent bereavement,
the death of our daughter and sister;
especially to the Rev. A. 0. Alfsen
for his kind words, the Drs. Shaw and
Gleason. and undertaken Berge.
Mrs. ANNE BALLESTAD
AND FAMILY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

C. Nj. Madison, town treasurer, col
lected taxes here Tuesday.
C. w. Meisnest, Co. Supt. was o
visitor at the local school Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Hayden returned to
Stevens Point Monday to resume her
studies at the normal.
The Misses Catherine and May
Regain of Oconto spent New Years at
the home OF Martin Carney.
Miss Lauretta watt returned Satur-
day to Milwaukee Downer College.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
NEWS FROM COUNTY
Notes From COOperst0wn.


Mr.. David Goessl gave party In
honor of his birthday. Many friends
were present and the time was spent
listening to music and songs, ana
playing cards. A chicken supper was
served to all present.
Mr.. Frank Elmer of Green Bay Is
visiting with his parents for Few
days this week.
Mr.. Charles Goessl and wife were
ouests of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Sun
day.
Mr.. Lawrence Richdorf was at home
to spend the holidays with his par
ents.
Mr.. Henry Duckert who is taking
the law course at the university at
Madison was home for vacation, with
his parents.
The dance at Cookel's opera hall
was we'll attended and all present re-
ported good time.
Mr.. Frank Zeman of Rosecrans Wis
tied with Mr.. and Mrs. Goessl last
Friday.
Miss Martha Knuth and brother
Irving left Tuesday for Stark where
they spent Xmas with their sister
Mrs. Richard Lisch.
Miss Carrie Richdorf who attends
the Wisconsin Business college, Wm'
Just the Manitowoc High school, MISS
es Nora Marcella and Loretta Bradley
the St. Joseph's Academy OF Green
Bay: Bernard Bradley and John Bart
cline, Jr. of De Pere spent their Xmas
vacation at their homes here.
Mr.. Mike Richdorf made business
trip to Green Bay last Saturday.
Mr.. Frank Mleziva went to Chicago
10 visit relatives for few days.
Mr.. Adolph Kvitek and wife and
Miss Blanche Cenefeldt OF Green Bay
spent the holidays with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Cenefeldt.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Zahorik OF
Jambo Creek were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Goessl Monday.
The Modern Woodmen meeting was
held at Cookel's hall Saturday the 18th
An oyster supper was served.
Messrs Henry Elmer and David
Goessl were Denmark visitors last
Friday.
At eight o'clock on Saturday morn
ing St. Charles church in Bowman
N. Dakota, was the scene OF prett.
wedding, when j. +. Gudemann ant
Miss Lillian Allie were united in thu
holy bonds OF matrimony, Father Bach
err officiating. The couple were at
tended by ]. j. Moore, sheriff OF tina
county, and Miss Alice Allie, a sister
of the bride. The bride was attred II
A suit of light tan and the groom wore
the conventional black. The bride Is
we'll known here, as she is a former
resident of this town. Mr.. Guldemanr
was one of the first arrivals upon the
opening up of that county. He wa
two years ago elected to the Office o
clerk of court of that place and at las
election was again honored with thu
office. He is man Of genial DISPOSE
lion and has friends by the score
The bride is daughter OF Mr.. ant
Mrs. Nose Allie, formerly of Coopers
town, and is well known here. In the
evening a reception was given at The
home of the brides parents who nov
reside in Bowman A large number o
guests were present. At eight o'clocl
in the evening a wedding dinner wa
served The room was beautiful,
decorated with flowers and the table
was Overlooking with the very best o
eatables. After the supper dance
was given in honor of the newl.
married couple and about $50 couple
attended and enjoyed themselves unit
the wee small hours OF the morning
The couple has the well wishes an
congratulations of friends from thi
place,
q
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Notes From Grimms

The annual meeting OF the }ockland
Mutual Fire Insurance company was
held at Reedsville on Tuesday. A
resolution was passed whereby farmers
falling 10 have their buildings equipped
with lightning rods will be compelled
to pay a higher rate OF insurance
This amendment will take effect at
expiration Of each policy. The fol.
lowing officers we're re elected
President, Louis p, Grimm; Secretary
w. G. Maertz; Treasurer, j. G. Won
drachek.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that the tax
roll for the city of Manitowoc for the
year 1912, containing all taxes levied
for state, county schools, wards, street
Improvement and sewer purposes is
now in my hands for time until
January 81, 1913 Fafter which date a
fee of 2 per cent will he added and I
will receive taxes at my Office in the
city hall.
BRUNO MUELLER.
City Treasurer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
Trucst Moments.

Count always your highest moments
your truest moments. Believe that,
In the time when you were the great
est and most spiritual NAN or woman,
then you were your truest self.--John
Wesley.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

Miss Mary Kugle is spending her va
ceoion here with her parents. She was
employed at Stangelville.
Mr.. Frank Elmer Of Green Bay made
pleasant call here on his old friends
one day last week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

Mr.. Albert Petska was q caller at
Manitowoc Saturday.
Mr.. Hugh Reed of Racine is spend
ing his vacation with his parents.
Frank Heberle is busy cutting feed.
Miss Agnes Reedy was at Manitowoc
Tuesday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09
To Escape From a Burning House.

TO Escape from burH1Hg Housc.
II you are ever unfortunate enough
to be in house on fire, apply a wet
cloth to the mouth and nostrils; you
can get through the dense smoke
easily. II possible, cover the whole
head and face.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-09

She-"Do you believe man knows
when he Is In lover" He-"Yes: and
he doesn't know anything else
Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-22
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING
AT RUSSELLVILLE
Miss Florence Ezzell Becomes Bride
of f. S. Stevenson at Methodist
Church Wednesday Evening

Russelvile. August 21-(SpeciaL)-A
very beautiful wedding occurred at the
Methodist church last night at 7:sO
o'clock when Miss Florence Moody Ez-
zell was given in marriage to Earl Dodds
Stevenson of Chicago. the Rev. Cantrell
officiating.
Entering to the strains of Mendels-
sohns wedding march, rendered by Miss
Mary Key, came Miss Arrie Moody first,
bridesmaid, followed by Misses Josephine
Key and Mae Moody, all of whom wore
white lace gowns over satin and carry
ing showers of lace ferns. Little Miss
Marie Moody, wearing a dainty frock of
white. scattered rose petals in front of
the bride, who entered on the arm of her
sister, Miss Gertrude Ezzell Miss Ezzell
wore a beautiful gown of white brocad-
ed charmeuse made entrain with garniture
of real lace and pearls. She carried a
shower Of lace ferns.
The groom entered with his best man,
Robert Ezzell, preceded by Master VIII
liam White, carrying the ring. The
ushers, dressed in conventional black,
were Messrs. Mcintosh. Orman and
Moody.
The church was beautifully decorated
in bride roses and southern smilax and
scores of candles shed soft glow over
the entire bridal party. The gates lead
ing to the altar We're held open by little
Misses Virginia Sargent and Mary Bell
Quinn.
Tho happy couple left on the north
bound train for Chicago. The brides go-
ing away suit was navy chiffon broad
cloth with accessories in harmony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-22
Interest in Development of
South Predominant Fea-
ture of Expansion
WONDERFUL WORK
is DONE IN TEXAS
Louisiana Regarded as One Of Richest
States in Union as Soon as It's
Resources Can Be Prop
erly Developed
BY HOLLAND

New York, August 21.-(Special.) AN
idea prevails in some parts of the country
that the characteristic point of view of all
those who do business in New York city
is almost hypochondriacaL 1t is true that
In the securities market no enthusiasm
has prevailed for months but that is due
to the fact that the great public and to
a considerable extent those who possess
great capital have not for some time found
any temptation to enter this market But
the securities market in New York is not
a purely local institution, II reflects the
view of the great public all over the
United States. And If its transactions
were confined exclusively to those carried
on by citizens of New York, Hlsiness
would be relatively very small. IT. there
fore, there be anything like respondent
feeling in the securities market it must
reflect the opinions of the people all over
the country.
Should careful investiga ton, broad of
scope and thorough, be conducted by Con-
gress for the purpose of determining why
1t is that 2 per cent government bonds are
now quoted below par, a sufficient reason
for that depression would be found in the
fact that all kinds of securities, national,
state and municipal. do not begin to COM
mand the prices which were quoted for
them some years ago. The British consol,
long esteemed as a security beyond COM
pare, is selling at about 10. The state of
New York was compelled to adopt an ex-
traordinary emergency measure recently
In order to market its own bonds at par.
per cent bonds from selling below par ex-
cept the maintenance of the artificial priv
ileges which were embodied in these issues
In order to make market for them.
No one can talk with New York men of
affairs without becoming convinced that
they are well informed respecting condi-
tions in other parts of the country Prob
ably the state of Texas and the amazing
creation of the new wealth In that state in
the year 1918 would be referred to if there
were chat of an hours duration with
any of our bankers or men of large affairs
who feel 1t essential that they should be
we'll informed respecting the conditions
in other parts of the country than the
east.
One Of the best means of obtaining good
information respecting the energy and in
dustry which are characteristic OF many
parts Of the south is furnished by the en-
ployment Of men of science, especially
engineers. for the purpoes of formulating
plans for carrying out contemplated i'm
provements. Many of these men Of
science and engineers are from New York
or have received their training in New
York or it's vicinity and their employ
ment has been known to business men
here. In Texas they are now engaged in
working out comprehensive plan where
by the state can secure good roads. The
largest city in Texas in population, San
Antonio. is now utilizing much of its new
capital for municipal improvements ana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-22
County Will Hereafter Do
Own Work-To Reorgan-
ize the Present System
ABOUT $4,000 SPENT
ON ROADS PAST YEAR
Supervisor of Roads Employed at An
nual Salary-Another Large De-
posit of Onyx Found in Cave
Near Sylacauga

Admission. August Especial D-Ac-
cording to a decision just reached by
the Calhoun county commissioners, this
work, taboo contractors and make an
entire reorganization OF the present
system of road working. The county
plans hereafter to spend at least $50,
600 annually in building roads and W
e. Parker, street overseer of this city.
has been employed al a salary OF $500
a year to supervise the work, beginning
January l.
Mr., Parker has been building roads
for about 20 years. He has been in the
employ of the city for several years
and under the administration of DR..
j. l.. Wikle, the present mayor, sys-
tenn of streets has been built in this
city that gives a marked resemblance
to asphalt, a coat of oil having been
employed after the streets were built
Mr. Parker proposes to cut down the
number of road overseers in the county
to one for every beat. and instead of
having general supervision over road
work as at present the overseers will
hereafter be required to build culverts
and make minor repairs In their re-
spective beats -Four districts will be
formed and to each district will be as
signed a road machine, big road plow
and a wagon, six mules and q crew of
men. A lieutenant of the supervisor
will be employed in each of these BEATS
The road tax will be changed from 81
or four days at work to SO or four
days at work. Every road in the county
will first be graded and then the steam
roller. rock crusher and crews will get
busy
When the new county Jail was built
this year, special tax of is cents on
the 500 was levied. About $4,000 was
raised in this way, and the commission
ers will keep the tax in force, the in
come to be devoted to road work This
will give the county about $4,000 an
nually for the highways. About s27,-
600 was spent fast year to excellent ad-
vantage.
According to information from Syla-
cauga, another large deposit Of onyx
has been found near that place in
cave on the farm of NJ. l.. Smith, who
makes his home in the Marble City.
&c. =. Falconf an expert, has examined
and dressed some of the stone and pro-
nounces it to be of the same kind as
that recently discovered by Mrs. G. A.
Mathis. who has formed company
with j. w. Baker of Kymulga to exploit
the deposits in the Norris cave and de-
velop the property. Mr.. Falconi esti-
mates that there are 10000 carloads of
onyx in the cave purchased by Mrs
Mathis and associates
! Under the graduated scale of in
crease for violation OF the Sabbath's
sanctity via the Bacchanalian route the
fine has now reached S36 This amount
was assessed against a white man in
police court Thursday morning by Re-
corder Green, and in addition to the
fine of $36 for being drunk on Sunday
he was fined So additional for a plain
Il 1at~ Il, mi A
from the courts penalty to higher
court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-22
ARNOLD PROBATE
JUDGE OF CALHOUN
O'Neal Appoints Successor
to Late Judge Cooper at
Admission Yesterday

Montgomery, August 21.-(special.)
For the second time during the pres
ent administration j. j. Arnold of An
niston, has been appointed probate
Judge of Calhoun county. Mr.. Arnold S
latest appointment to that position was
made by Governor ONeal late this aft
ernoon He succeeds Judge w. II.
Cooper who died about two weeks ago.
Mr. Arnold was first appointed probate
judge of Calhoun to succeed Judge
Crook who resigned on account of i'll
health. The appointment was made
early in 1911, just after the close of
the legislature, in which Mr.. Arnold
served as one of the administration
leaders.
Last fall Mr.. Arnold was defeated for
election to the office by the late Judge
Cooper. There were several applicants
for the office. though 1t was generally
believed that Judge Arnold would get
the place. His closest opponent was j.
s. Mooring, an expert in the employ
ment of the state tax commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-22
OKLAHOMA PAYS
TRIBUTE TO HEFLIN

Washington. August -1Special)-The
following tribute of Congressman Claude
Weaver of Oklahoma to Representative
J. Thomas Heflin of Alabama was deliy-
cred in the. democratic caucus August IA
in a speech on the currency bill:
''In the year 1904 there came to the
House of Representatives of the United
States from one of the great states of my
native southland-the old state of Ala
bama, that holds in its bosom the dust
of the gallant Pelham and many other
southern heroes-a young man who raised
his voice from the beginning of his SER
vice in behalf of the farmers of his state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-22
GRAND Jury IND|CTS
GEORGE v. FULLER
Father of w. Brooks Fuller
Charged With Shooting
at Deputies

Montgomery, August 21.-(Specialo
George w. Fuller. II years of age,
father of w. Brooks Fuller, vino was
mysteriously killed some time ago. has
been indicted by the Montgomery
county grand jury on the charge of
assault with intent to murder. Mr..
Fuller shot at two members of the
sheriffs force three weeks ago.
Following his arrest Fuller was re-
leased on $500 bond. The arrest of
Fuller was made by J. +. Tucker, one
of the men whom the state will allege
he attempted to kill.