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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Notes From SChIeSWig.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kreiman cele.
brated their silver wedding anniver.
sary Saturday with large crowd OF
neighbors and friends. All present re-
ported having had good time. We
congratulate.
Mr.. Arthur Oesau sold span OF
horses TO parties from ST. Anna for $4l2
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Pohl from Sheboy-
gan Falls were visiting with relatives
and friends here last week.
John Pfeifer, Sr., celebrated his
birthday st. Patricks day with neigh
bors and friends and fine supper was
served All present had a good time,
Mrs. Albert Wagenknecht made a
business trip to Hilbert and Collins.
Mr.. Michael Weber, ST., was visit
or at Sheboygan over Sunday.
G. X. Zorn and Fred Voigt made a
trip TO Collins last Monday where they
made visit with their children.
The weather is just like spring, won
der if it keeps up.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Markwardt at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Markwardts
cousin at Two Rivers last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schilling were
visiting at Sheboygan last Sunday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Notes From COOperStOWn.

Mrs. Peter Bartelme celebrated her
birthday anniversary last Wednesday.
Mr.. John Skwor was business call
er at Manitowoc, Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Brashow of Lena is visiting
with her mother here who is very
sick.
Mr.. Henry A. Elmer transacted
business at Denmark Friday.
Miss Della Cenefelt spent few days
with her sisters at Green Bay this
week.
The Hotel and Saloon belonging to
Mrs. A. Arens was purchased by Joe
Geimer of Manitowoc, who formerly
lived here.
Miss Minnie Ebling of Denmark is
visiting with her sister Mrs. Fred
Schmidt of Gibson.
Mr.. Henry EbIing and son Clarence
spent Tuesday at Green Bay.
Mr.. Jos. Dufeck spent Tuesday at
Green Bay on business.
Mr. James Zahorik transacted bust
ness here one day last week.
Patrick Carberry of Maribel was on
business here Tuesday
Miss Theresa kuester of Denmark
and Louis and Evelyn Kriwanek were
Cooperstown callers Sunday.
Mrs. w. just purchased fine sor-
rel of Mr., Kruger. Consideration,
Sl60
Mrs. Mary Goessl OF Manitowoc is
spending her vacation at her brothers
home, Mr.. David Goess.
Miss Morrissey spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home in Maple Grove.
Rev. father Bell of Mishicot tran
sacted business here Tuesday.
Mr.. Mike Bradley is preparing to
erect a fine house this spring.
Mr.. Pete Witak has built a cement
block silo which has just been com
pleted.
Mr.. Steven Vanish of Manitowoc
who died recently was brought
cooperstown where the remains were
laid to rest at the st. James cemetery.
Mr.. Vanish was born at Cooperstown
and lived here until he grew up when
he left Cooperstown. A Wife sur
wives to mourn his death.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Notes From Collins.

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Voigt are par
ents of baby boy. Louis passed
around the cigars.
Mr.. Chas. Wunch bought horse
from Henry Monke last Monday for a
reasonable price.
Mr.. August Haberman our wood
saver had poor luck last Monday while
saving at Mr.. John Schafler's. He
sawed In the forenoon and started W
in the afternoon and run" like sixty
but around 3 O'Clock the gasoline en-
CINE started to jump so Mr.. Habermar
ran to set off the switch. AS soon as
that was done the engine blew up in
three pieces. The crank shaft broke
and pieces were shot around on all sides
but no one was hurt.
Mr.. John Pollack celebrated his
birthday last Saturday. Everybody
had good time.
Mr.. VIM. Beatcher celebrated his
birthday last Sunday afternoon and
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Beatcher had
the party in their new house. Cards
were played and everybody wished VIM
many more happy birthdays.
Mr.. Ernest Wagner celebrated his
birthday last Tuesday evening, quite 9
number of friends were present. Cards
were played and at midnight supper
was served anu all wished Ernest many
more happy birthdays.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Notes From Melnik.

Mr.. Adolph Pech the Francis Creek
butcher, was seen on our streets last
Sunday.
Mr.. .lohn Pfefferkorn Of this place is
employed az an assistant at the Saxon
burg cooperative creamery near Mish-
icott.
Stephen Bohacek and son are busy
pressing hay in this and surrounding
country.
Frank Straka was a Sunday visitor
near Kellnersville, with his mother
who is still seriously ill.
Stephen Schenan recently purchased
a new Smalley's Feed.cutter No. a
complete with self-feeder and carrier
from Dewane Bros.
Sad news was received here by rea-
tives of Mr.. aed Mrs. Edw. Hostak OF
Oconto Falls of the death of their in
FAINT son last Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hostak were well known people OF this
place. Their friends here extend SYM
pathy.
Mr. and Mrs. Mat Cenefeit of Coop
erstown were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adolph Podrabsky last Sunday.
On their return they were accompanied
10y Mrs. FIR. Podrabsky.
Mrs. Frank Spevacek and Mrs. Peter
Siehr from Zander visited with Elsa
Shimek last Tuesday.
The Melnik School was closed last
week Wednesday. The teacher attend
ed the grain show and lectures at Man
itowoc.
Mrs. Wencil Skwor and children Wis
tied over Sunday with relatives in the
vicinity of Green Bay,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
When Hanging Was Common.

Edmond Burke said that he could In
his time obtain the assent Of the house
Of commons TO any bill that carried
the death punishment.
mans life was not very valuable
I'm those strenuous days. II he scratch
ed bis name on Westminster bridge. II
he wore wig or false mustache or
any other disguise on n public road. IT
he cut down n young tree, II he stole
property worth more than SLID. IT he
had been transported for crime ana re-
turned day ahead of the expiration or
his term of punishment. If he wrote
threatening letter. IL he stole a hide
from q tanners. for any and all OF
these things and for 200 more than
these he was hanged by the neck until
he was dead,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19

Albert Pautz of Glenmore was bus
mess caller at Rosecrans last Tuesday.
Some society girls blossom into wall
flowers and some are nipped in the
bud.
Al old crouch is as good as new
one, so why trouble to break in fresh
one.
"See here, waiter" exclaimed the
indignant customer. Here's piece
of wood in my sausage."
"Yes sir" replied the waiter, conso'
linely. "But I'm sure-er--"
"Sure nothing! don't mind eating
the dog, but I'm blowed If I'm going
to eat the kennel, too.'
Some of our people attended the fun
eral of Steven Vanish at, Cooperstown
Monday.
Miss Margaret Noonan has disposed
OF her farm to Thomas f. Doolan OF
Married.. Consideration $1,000.
James Reed is reported on the sick
list.
Frank Heberly is making prepare
tions to build a new house.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Notes From ReedsyiIle.

Mr.. Martin Connors will auction OIL
his personal property Tuesday at a
public auction. Martin has bought a
fine farm in the town of Greenvile and
will take charge of same when he va
Gates the old farm here.
One of the Dailies the day after the
eclipse had the following to say, which
goes to prove where their editor had
his thoughts and we don't blame him as
it might have been after receiving q
bill for his winter coal; "The phen.
omenon lasted from 1851 o'clock until
ll;44 o'clock, etc.
Spring politics is warming MP with
the warm weather and from the present
outlook we are to have merry little
race there being three candidates foi
treasurer and two for clerk
Theo. Schultz spent Tuesday night
here.
DR.. Cary was professional caller
at Milwaukee Saturday.
Mrs. h. G.. Festerling visited at She
boygan Saturday.
Tom Koudalka OF Cecil has taker
charge OF the station here and movS
his family here last week. Tom is q
local boy and says tn. old town looks
good to him.
Fred Hagenow and family Of White
law spent Sunday here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Notes from keIlnerSyilIe.

Next Sunday the Vieking Basket
Ball Team will travel to this burg to
play game with the kellnersville
Second team.
Charles Cheney has posters out for
an auction fair day, Monday March &c
1914. This will make the day a real
fair day in this burg.
The directors of the Maribel State
Bank were in the burg to consult with
the church committee CD Sunday re-
garding the handling of the funds for
the new church,
A large crowd will attend services at
ST. Josephs Catholic church on Thurs
day, it being st. Joseph,s day.
DR.. Doherty and Ed Lorigan were
Maple Grove visitors on Sunday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Foreman's Gentle Hint.

gang OF laborers was employed
digging mysterious ditch across the
street. 1t was sewer or a place to
put gas pipe or something One man
In particular was working as II he
were a chorus man in play, just
going through the motions and pre-
tending to dig ditch. The foreman
came along and spoke to him. Don't
be afraid" he said, with rich sarcasm
Lean on tn shovel now an thin. II
II breaks I'll pay for it,"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19

1t really was tiresome being thrown
with crowd like that one Gladys had!
What on earth made her ask anyone
like that Mr.. Pickles--Bickens-I am
sure l don't know, except that poor
Gladys never has any attention and
suppose he made the mistake of being
nice to her In a thoughtless moment
and she grabbed him on the spot.
However, he didn't seem to strug-
gle very hard, must say. He doesn't
look as though he had any ideas in
his head-he's one Of these ponder
Gus, slow moving individuals"
Its too bad you have taken such a
dislike to him." said the girl in the
green coat. After what Gladys Kipps
told me he told her. l won't bore you
by repeating it,"
What he said?" repeated the girl in
the mauve gown. why should ne say
anything about me? However, you've
no right to conceal anything 1t might
be something impertinent that ought
to resent. I'm not otherwise interest.
ed, of course! What did he say?"
"Glayds said" answered her friend.
that the moment you entered the
room he was attracted by you and
asked who you were and he told
Gladys he was dying to talk with you,
but was afraid because you seemed so
standoffish. He said something about
your being the best looking girl he
had seen, too"
1.-The ideal" cried the young woman
In mauve. II think | may have mis-
judged Gladys. think she always
means well II she sometimes does
make mistakes. Did you say Mr.. Bick-
ems was football player? That would
account for his magnificent build. Did
you ever notice the expression Of his
eyes? am sure he must have bril-
liant mind. You always can tell so
much from a mans expression,
think.
Il particularly hate to hurt peoples
feelings and ! wish when you see
Gladys you'd tell her to explain to Mr..
Dickens that am sorry II was rude
to him. | always want to be nice to
everybody. Oh, yes-if Gladys wants
to bring Mr.. Dickens over to call some
evening I'll be glad to see him-her.
mean. He's friend Of hers and
want to be nice to him for that rea-
son. Now, don't forget!"
mot II | can get over this dazed
feelingc said the girl in the gres1
| coat.--Chicago Daily News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
NEWS FROM COUNTY
Notes From Denmark.

Mrs. Nick Heiser who was confined
in ST. Vincents hospital for the past
two weeks has returned home. Her
many friends are glad to learn that
she is convalescent.
Mrs. Louis Namz left for Green Bay
Saturday where she was summoned by
the illness of her son Louis who was a
student at the Business College in that
city. His acquaintance in this section
hope his condition is not serious.
Mr.. Dennie Scanlon who was badly
injured while telling trees about three
months ago returned from st. Vincents
hospital Saturday and needless to say
his many friends are glad to learn that
he has recuperated.
The sad news conveying the death Of
Mr.. Stephen Vanish reached here
Saturday. Mr.. Wanesh was former
resident OF this place, but later made
his home at Manitowoc. He was about
Al years of age and leaves to mourn
his untimely demise his wife and sever
al children.
The funeral was held from ST. James
Catholic church at Cooperstown. Rev.
A. G. Dusold performed the last sad
rites.
The home of Mr.. Paul Sekora vas
the center of delight Sunday afternoon
and evening when large number OF
young folks gathered there TO ass st in
celebrating the 18th birthday anniver-
sary of his daughter Teresa. Among
those from out of town who were pres
ent were Miss Stella Sekora of Green
Bay and Mr.. j. Wentland of Pulaski.
The many friends of Miss Sekora Join
the correspondent in wishing her many
happy returns of the day.
The Misses Olive Pelatier and Miss
Vanish of Larrabee greeted former
friends here Sunday. Miss Pelater
formerly taught school near here and
her presence is always enjoyed by
large circle of acquaintance.
Mrs. A. Arens, a former resident OF
Cooperstown but now Of Manitowoc,
greeted old time friends here last week.
Mrs. NJ. J. Heiser and daughter Eli
zabeth called on friends here Wednes-
day.
Mrs. f. Knuth called on her nephew,
VIM. Mathies at st. Vincents hospital
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Richdorf were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Mic Heiser
Sunday,
Mr. and Mrs. Thorvald johnson re.
turned Tuesday after spending "A week
with relatives at Surfing, Wis,
Miss Josephine Hengel and uncle
John Hengei left for Grand Rapids and
Detroit, Mich, where they intend to
visit for several weeks.
On account Of "A large number Of
cases Of measles the Denmark schools
have been closed for the past week,
Mrs. II. J. Collard who underwent an
operation at Green Bay few weeks
ago for appendicitis returned to her
home here Tuesday. She has about re.
covered from the operation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Notes From Rockwell.

Matt Decker, James Karbon and
Tom Meyer three noted wood choppers
have just finished cutting down / acres
of swamp in IL days. They are out
now to challenge all corners.
Tom Meyer brought back first prize
which he won at Geo. Karbon's tourna
ment last Sunday evening.
Members of the German Lutheran
Congregation are busy hauling build
ing material for new church that
will be built as soon as weather per-
mits.
Lime business is somewhat humming
on account Of the brick makers strike
in Chicago.
The Atwood Stars met their defeat
at the hands of the Strong Branch team
Wednesday evening which lay claim
TO the Co Championship.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
MAN SIZE DIDN'T LIKE
BY KATHRYN GROVE.

"You dear thing!" cried the girl in
the green coat that bulged in the mid
die and was tied In around her ankles.
u haven't seen you since the Kipps
party! Did you have good time?"
The young woman in the shapeless
mauve frock raised her eyebrows Ian
guidly. Il don't like to be critical,
she murmured, but it does seem to
me that Gladys Kipps collects the
queerest lot of people about her!
suppose I'm not used to that sort And
Gladys hasn't the first idea OF being
a successfus hostess-so awkward and
careless of her guests, don't you
Think"
she certainly seemed to be terribly
fond Of that new man-Biekens was
his name, wasn't it?"
Il really don't know" yawned the
girl in the shapeless mauve frock. Il
didn't notice him particularly"
Il thought he was terribly good look
ing!" said the girl in the green coat.
my dear!" The girl In the mauve
frock raised her hands and let them
fall despairingly. Don't tell me you
were attracted by his type! Just like
butcher-with his broad shoulders
and his red face"
HE plays golf," explained the girl
in the green coat. "He gets his color
that way OF course he had to be po-
lite to Glayds-"
THAT was no reason for his being
absolutely rude to every one else!" re-
torted the girl in the mauve dress.
He"
Il thought you said you hadn't no.
ticed him." objected her friend. You
seem to have kept a watch on him
pretty closely!"
81" calculated the girl in the mauve
frock. How utterly absurd! couldn't
help seeing a creature like that who
was eternally in view, could 1? He
was most annoying! | detest that kind
of person who is so big that he fills
up all the room! ! was frightfully
bored with the whole thing.
why, Mr. Perkins-Lockens-
ens-thats it, Dickens, was just impos-
sible! In fact, there were no interest
ing people there at all, outside Of our
very own crowd, my dear! This sum-
mer | met so many splendid men that
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Notes from ROSeCranS.

The annual Cooperstown caucus will
be held in the town hall at Rosecrans
on Saturday afternoon March %. Many
candidates are reported to be in the
field for town Offices.
kocian Bros. are busy hauling mat.
erial for their new residence at Mari
bel.
Some OF our people attended the play
at Kugle's .ast Tuesday evening.
Miss Lillian Chick spent Sasurday
and Sunday at Refs Mills.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Got the Owl. ANYWAY,

While William e. Whiting of Els
worth. Me-, was on his way down
street one evening he heard peculiar
commotion. and upon investigating 1t
be found dove in the clutches of an
owl. He hurried to his home and Sc
cured his shotgun and upon returning.
found that the dove had escaped, but
the owl was still there and was shot.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Peculiarly OF the Mississ ippI.

One of the most peculiar things
about the Mississippi river was figured
out By a government engineer. He
says that it would be possible for
man TO take light canoe at Green
vile, Miss, and by floating down
stream 40 miles and portaging four
times he would find himself 40 miles
upstream from where he started.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19

Those from here who attended the
play at the Grove Tuesday evening
report it was the "best ever" The oy.
ster stew served after the play seemed
to hit the right spot.
With the coming OF the nice spring
days comes the time that tries ones
pocketbook. Yet Judging from che
size they ought not come so high.
Mr.. Lau pioneer of Rockland, died
Friday and was buried Monday, Rev.
Koch officiating.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Notes From Maple Grove.

Maurice Long, a well known farmer
of Franklin, was taken sick with pneu-
monia and died last Monday. He was
over 40 years of age and unmarried.
Two sisters, Bridget and Mary resided
with him. He is survived by four
sisters and one brother. Two sisters
and one brother reside in Chicago. The
funeral will be held Thursday from st.
Patrick's church.
Miss Rosella Long was visiting in
Manitowoc Wednesday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Proved His Smartness.

Wedderly : I'd hate to have any
business dealings with Slyker. He's
too smart. Slngleton-Do you mean 10
say that you consider him smarter
than yourself? Wedderly-l certainly
do. Why, he had chance to marry
my wife, but he didn't.-London Tit
Bits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19

81 always prepare for the worst. ana
then &c 1t doesn't happen | am agree
ably surprised
but what IL IL doesT'
"Well, then, OF course. there's noth'
Ing left for me to do but kick myself
for not having known better'-Chicago
Record Herald
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
Valued Firewood.

Florida buttonwood, a tree confined
largely to the keys along the south
coast. is very highly priced for use In
cooking on ships galleys. 1t burns
slowly with an even heat and makes
but little smoke or ash
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-03-19
WlAldAra Of lnfIuence

The hand that rocks the cradle may
rule the world, but there is no ignor-
ing the influence welded by the foot
and ankle that peep through the slit
In a stylish skirt.-Youngstown Tele-
gram.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-09-18
STATE PRESS


In nnr exchanges comes to hand
the Elko Independent and we learn
with regret that its veteran editor
w. w. Boohcr, has laid down the
pen and will retire from the news
paper game. MIR. Booher has been
a Newspaper man for years and is
one of the pioneers Of the state.
The vast amount Of good that he
has done in that time cannot be es-
timate1 in works.
Keith & Riidla succeed to the
ssnctum so lung occupied by Mr..
Booher. These are two of the
states brightest young men aud
there is no doubt but they will
make good in their new venture.
The first issue Of the paper is a
credit TO them and the Tribune ex-
tends to the new owners every
wish for success and trusts that
their careers in the Elko Independ-
II will be as long and serviccable
rs tfeir predecessors Sparks 1'ri-
bune.
Keith & Riddle have taken over
the Elko Independent, and judging
from their first issue they are
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-09-18

to commence on the drainage in
canals in the upper part of the val
ley.-humboldt Star.
The residents on the west end of
Idaho street are having a cement
walk built. The walk will be con-
structed the length of the block.
Capt. A. Fl. SymoEs, U. S. In
dian agent at the Owyhee reserYa-
ton arrived from Carson City last
evening and continued on to his
home this morning. He was attend.
ing the United States Court.
Mrs. Z. S. Harrington who has
been visiting here fer the past few
days. returned to her home at Car
son on No. 10 today.
Tom Curley, Steve Benane, j. f.
O'Bryne and Roy Cook returned to
Jarbidge today by auto.
Deputy Sheriff Lamon made a
business trip to Lamoille today.
". d. Higgenbutham, was an ar.
rival from Round Mountain, Me-
vada today Oh a visit to his family.
Frank Hoy ard wife came in
from their Gold Creek ranch and
are stopping at the MAYER.
President William Sproule of
the Southern Pacific company, pass
ed through last evening in Il pri.
vate car attached to No. g.. He is
bound for New York and is accom-
panied by his family.
The Draper Self Culture Club
will meet at the hnme of Mrs.
Harry Bruce on Saturday after
noon, September 10, Mt $3.50. Mem
bers are requested to be present.
Frank Okman, the sheep buyer
is shipping 1000 sheep from Hal
leck today. The sheep we're pur-
chased from Guy Saval and are be-
ing shipped to the California
market.
Wanted to rent: Five or six
room house. furnished. Inquire at
this Office.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-09-18
force and had a big time.

We acknowledge the receipt OF
tickets to the state fair. Rig efforts
are being made to make this years
air the best ever held in the state.
G. j. Cowling has been awarded
the contract to carry the mail from
Elko to Bullion once a week f..
$7S5. The contract begins October
LIST, 1914.
Schoolma' ans are leaving for their
posts of du!y, Miss Vaughn has
gone to Bullion, Miss Bacon to the
Mccall district west OF town and
Miss Blanche Harris to Arthur.
The United States grand Jury is
grinding out numerous indi ltmrLts
for selling ~hiskey to Indians.
When brought before Judge Far.
rington most OF the defendants
plead guilty.
Since we published the item
about a lone watch appearing or
the assessment roll this year, one of
the other two assessed last year has
shown up and at least two watches
will be taxed this year.
An exchange rises to remark that
Sc cretary Bryan can console him
self with the thought that grape
juice diplomacy could not possibly
make q worse mess of things than
beer, wine, absinthe, vodka ard
whiskey diplomacy have done.
George Banks came in from Mag
gle Creek this afternoon with his
rodeo outfit. He brought word
that a forest fire in that section
had burned two rodeo wagons. The
news reached this office too late
for US to hunt up George and get
the particulars.
Probably the biggest real estate
deal in White Pine County for
many years was pulled off recently
when p. NJ. Baker, of Snake Val
ley, received $50, 600 as the initial
payment on the sale of his ranch,
estate and personal property. The
full price is said to t-tal about
SIPS. 900. Guy Saval Of Elko is the
purchaser Ely Record