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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
A Rare Old Document.

There is being displayed in the show
window of the Babcock & Keller store
an exceedingly interesting old docu-
ment-a royal land grant from George
III, king of Great Britain, France and
Ireland, to lands in Albermarle county,
Virginia. The date of the execution is
May %, 1855, and the autograph sigma
ture is that of Robt. Dinnwiddie, gov
ernor of the Virginia colony, who had
just commissioned the stripping Wash
ington colonel in the royal army of
England The date is about twenty
years before the United States came
into existence. Col. Washington was
% years of age at the time and was
with Braddock. Braddock was killed
by the Indians two months later.
The skin of sheep upon which the
document is executed is very thick and
brittle with age. Quilts were the only
pens used in those colonial days, but
note the beautifully regular work of
the unknown writer.
This ancient land grant is the prop
erty OF D. w. North, the real estate
man, ard is of great value.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
Final Contests.

On Monday night of next week, May
first, will be held the final contests,
those which are annually held by the
students of the high school. The con-
tests will be four in number; an ora
torical contest, in which the partici-
pants deliver orations which are not
original; an original oratorical contest,
in which the contestants deliver ora
lions written by themselves; declam-
atory contest; and a short story con-
test. There will be but one short story
read, eliminations will take place be-
fore Monday night in this contest and
the winner of first place will read her
story as a part of the program.
A medal will be presented to each
winner of a contest, while the I. B.
Earle cup for excellence in public
speaking will be given to the class
making the best showing. Music will
be rendered by the glee clubs.
The patronage of the community is
the best encouragement which can be
given to this phase of school work.
The assembly room should be crowded
for the occasion.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
Fulton Road Commission Named.

At hearing in Judge Fifeld's court
Thursday afternoon on an appeal from
the decision of the Fulton town board
against the laying out of road from
the city of Edgerton to the Pleasant
View summer resort on the banks of
Rock river. board of three commits
sioners was struck who will investigate
the case and report the findings to the
court. The following commissioners
were named: w. F. Mabbett of Ed
gerton, w. A. Paul of Milton and A.
c. Thorp, GAINESVILLE. Warrants were
issued for them to appear at Edgerton
on April 20 to inspect the premises. In
case the commissioners shall decide in
favor of establishing highway they
will assess the benefits and damages
and report to the court. The appellant
in the case is G. w. Josephson and
others of Edgerton, while the respon-
dent is the Fulton town board. A. L.
forge of the firm of Gettle & forge of
Madison represented the appellant and
E. D. MCGOWAN appeared for the re-
spondents.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
Marquette Club Notes

Miss Grace Devine was hostess to
the Marquette Club at its regular
meeting Monday evening. After a
short business session the club took
up the study program led by Mrs.
Kellogg.
Mrs. Sherman gave a short biogra-
ply of Richard Wagner.
Synopsis of Tannhouser. Ester
nate of Parsifal when played in New
York City by J. S. Van Cleve.
Mrs. Devine-Romance of our ma
tional anthem.
Mrs. Kellogg-Short sketch of Mac
Dowells distinguished career.
Article on Music as Friend, From
the Cradle to the Grave.
i Miss Grace Devine article on mass
of requiem by Mozart, and an editor
ial from Woman's Home Companion
for better motion picture films.
Mrs. Mcintosh gave brief descrip-
ton of Laywemon's retreat, ST. Ma
RVS Prairie du Chieser.
Next meeting Monday evening May
1st. Social evening at home of Mrs.
Kellogg.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28

The last number of the lecture course
will be given at the Majestic theater
on Thursday night, April II. The num-
Der as planned for is to offer an attrac-
ton to take the place Of the Castle
Square Opera Co. which failed to put
in an appearance.
For the last number the committee
has secured the University of Wiscon-
sin quartette, Miss Cornelia Cooper of
the Madison High School will read,
Leona Post and Nellie Bentley, accom-
panied by Mrs. Van Ness Green, will
offer a number of treats with their
performances upon the violin.
People holding season tickets will be
admitted to this number without charge.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
Public Library Notes. !

At library board meeting Saturday
evening Miss Florence Day, graduate
of the Wisconsin Library school, was
elected librarian for the coming year.
A new book on our library shelves
which is attracting much attention
throughout the country is ''The Kali
kak Family study in the heredity
of feeble-mindedness, by Henry Her
bert Goddard, Phi. D., director of the
research laboratory of the training
school at Vineland, New Jersey, for
fee5le-minded children. This is the
history of an actual family followed
back for six generations.
Another book dealing with heredity,
by Michael F. Guyer, Phi. D., OF the
University of Wisconsin,, is entitled,
being Well-born." These are books
of particular interest to parents and
teachers, and students of juvenile de-
linquency and of mental defect and de-
ficiency.
M. V. O'Shea says of Mr.. Guyer's
work: ''This book is to be heartily
commended to all who are interested in
questions of human nature, education
and social reform. 1t should enable
the parent, the teacher, the legislator
to understand more clearly than most
of them do now in how far children's
traits and possibilities are or can be
fixed by inheritance as contrasted with
environmental conditions and nurture
in home, school, church and institu-
tional life
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
Methodist Church Notes.
REV. w. HooToN, PASTOR.

REV. w. HOOION, fAOICh.
Easter services last Sunday were a
great success. A large audience in the
morning enjoyed the Easter music by
the choir and the fine solo by Mr.. Joe
Kimball. The sermon on THE Resur-
rection" by the pastor was listened to
with deep attention and interest by the
congregation.
In the evening the cantata by the
choir and Sunday school was given to
an audience that packed both auditor
ium and lecture room. 1t was pro-
nounced to be one of the best ever
given in Edgerton. The choir under
the leadership of Mrs. Mike Schmidt
rendered the music excellently, while
the children did great credit to the
skilled training and leadership of Mrs.
Weetman Dickinson. Mrs. Merrill pre-
sided with great acceptance at the or
gan morning and evening.
The evening services during Passion
week were well attended and deeply
impressive.
Public worship next, Sunday. Ser
mon by the pastor, 1890 a. m.
The Brotherhood Bible class, led by
Mr.. Paul N Grub, II as a. m.
Sunday school with classes for all
ages at same hour.
No evening services.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
CLUB NOTES

The Progressive Study Club met at
the home of Miss Jessica North, Mon
day, April oath. Mrs. Morrison gave
a short talk on Parliamentary Drill.
Mrs. Pringle assisted by Miss Alma
Livick gave Prisons, Reformatories,
their trade, education and dicipline.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Pringle Monday, May 1.
The Educational Club met at the
home of Mrs. Hemphill. Current
events were given in response to roll
CALL Following business, Mrs. Ratz
laff led the program on Ancient Meth
DDS. Mrs. Smith read an article on
the romance of lighting and Mrs.
Boutelle on Heating. Mrs. Ratzlaff
gave talk on transportation. The
next meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Ratzlaff.
The Monday Club met at the libra
ry this week. Called to order by the
President. II members answered roll
call. Mrs. Hooton, leader for the af-
ternoon had prepared an excellent
program. The STRAIGHTFORWARD
Men and Women of South America"
Owing to illness Mrs. Hooton was not
able to be present and the ladies she
had asked to assist carried out the
program with Mrs. Clarke in charge.
Club will meet next week at the IL
brarv, Tuesday, May I'd.
The Culture Club observed guest
night, April Oath, at the library audi
torium when an appreciative audience
listened to two splendid addresses,
one by Nh, Lewis on ''The Monroe
Doctrine" and one by Mr.. Holt on
"The Open Door Policy" Many good
thoughts and helpful facts were given
The Culture Club are most CRATE
full to these gentlemen. A happy sur
prise was solo by Miss Florence
Jack accompanied by Mrs. Jensen.
The next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. Wanamaker on Monday, May
LIST in the afternoon.
A review and criticism of Mary
Roberts Rinehart's book, "K" given
by Miss Clara Jensen at the meeting
of the New Century Club, Monday
evening at the library, proved very
interesting program. Although the
the regular business was dispensed
with, brief mention was made of the
district convention of Women's Clubs
to be held at Delavan, this week, at
which the club was represented by it's
President, Mrs. Frank Ash and Leo
Thompson. Attention was also called
to the meeting to be held Monday
evening, May LIST, at the home of Mrs.
Frank Ash, the program for which
will consist Of a series of short talks
each member speaking for few min
utes on a subject of particular inter-
est to herself.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
State Moves to Clear Rock River of
Store Buildings at GAINESVILLE.

An action was started in the Rock
county circuit court Saturday in the
name of the state by Attorney General
Owen for the abatement of the Suther-
land block in GAINESVILLE as public nui-
sance and permanent mandatory in
junction restraining Edward F. Car
penter and William McClay from erect
ing a building over the Rock river in
GAINESVILLE.
The action is against George Suther-
land, Max G. Jeffris, William S. JEFF
frs, Edward F. Carpenter and William
McClay. 1t is estimated that upwards
of So, 100000 worth of property is in
volved in the litigation. The matter
will come to trial at the next term of
circuit court in Rock county.
For number of years buildings have
been built over the Rock river in
GAINESVILLE. This action is brought to
declare these buildings, built out over
the river, an obstruction to navigation
and therefore public nuisance.
The action against Carpenter and
McClay is to restrain them from erect
ing new building.
1t is said buildings have been located
at Beloit in the river in similar man.
ner and will be affected by the final de-
termination of this action. More than
Is years ago the question of the right
to build on the river was passed on by
the supreme court, establishing the
right of adjoining property owners to
the title of the river to the center of
the stream. Following this long drawn
out litigation the buildings in question
on the bridge were serected.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
Congregational Church Notes.
MARVIN R. BRANDT, MINISTER.

MARVIN ne bhkAIND1, MANAO En-.
The regular services of the church
will be held next Sunday. A Bible class
for men has been organized with Prof.
Holt as leader. The class meets in the
auditorium of the church at 10 o'clock.
The men of the church are invited to
join this class.
The minister will begin series of
sermons at the morning service next
Sunday on ''The Spirit of the Ten Com
mandments in the Twentieth Century. "
The sermon next Sunday will be on the
first commandment.
The offering Sunday will be used for
gowns for the choir.
Strangers welcome at all services of
the church.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
Just Think of It.

Positively these lots are good bar
gains. Just think of it-a good large
building lot for S85 to S285! They are
all high and dry. Come out and see
for yourself They are good buy as
investments; ST 90 down, SLIGO week.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-04-28
Tho w p q will serve a Dutch

The w. R. C. will serve Dutch
market supper Tuesday evening, May
End. 2w
DIR. Shearer accompanied John Ma
Whitney to Rochester, Mimi, Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Alfred Anderson returned
from the Mayo hospital at Rochester,
Mimi, Wednesday evening. =
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
Otto Dallman died Tuesday evening
after brief illness Of diphtheria.
-Wileman & Kealey have secured a
contract for constructing of three miles
of country roads in the vicinity of
Brodhead and moved their outfit to that
location on Monday.
Uncle Sam is in need of soldiers
for his army. Young men desiring to
enlist in the United States army will
be placed in communication with re-
cruiting officer through Postmaster
Hoen. tt
There was a family gathering at
the home of VIM. Willie in Fulton on
Easter Sunday in celebration Of Mr..
Wille's birthday, as it was also the 41st
anniversary of his arrival in the U. S.
from Germany. The neighbors joined
in making the occasion one of real en-
joyment and pleasure. Of course there
was an abundance Of good things to
eat provided.
The Edgerton high school negative
boys debating team won from the
Reedsburg trio at Reedsburg Thursday,
by two to one decision. This team
was composed of George Lynts, Morris
Thompson and Sanford Smith. The
affirmative. represented by Abner Han
son, Willard Shea and Kenneth Earle,
defeated the Reedsburg team at Ed
gerton by unanimous decision. The
question debated was Resolved, That
the u. S. should maintain standing
army and reserve of one million men,
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railroad has purchased 'The Willows"
in South Beloit, long known as one of
the greatest hang-outs for hoboes and
criminals in Wisconsin, from Mrs. Mary
Kelly for $1,000 The railroad will
build a six-stall roundhouse on the
property. 1t is believed that this is
done in anticipation of legislation which
will shorten the hours of trainmen.
The length of the Racine and South
western division from Milwaukee to
Savanna is 1853 miles and it is stated
that this will be cut in two with the
division point being made at Beloit.
An issuesof the Connellsville (Pa.)
Courier has reached our table that tells
of the progress of AN old Edgerton boy.
which we are pleased to chronicle.
Under the commission form of city
government Marvin B. Price, son of
the late G. w. Price, was elected one
of the commissioners and placed in
charge of the department of public
safety. Mr.. Price, who learned his
first lessons in The Reporter office,
conducts a job printing establishment
in Connellsville, and his Edgerton
friends will be glad to learn that he is
also helping to direct fourishing city
government as we'll.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19
PRESBYTERIAL
Holds First Days Meeting At Central
Presbyterian Church Tuesday--
Excellent Program.

The Ebenezer woman's Presby-
terial convened at the Central Pres
byterian church Tuesday morning at
10 o'clock with Scripture and prayer
by the vice president, Mrs. w. O..
Cochran. This was followed by a
welcome to the delegates by Miss
Lucy Lee Of this city, which was ably
responded to by Miss Emma Griffith.
The rest OF the morning was given to
reports and two short talks, "An
Ideal Presbyterian" by Mrs. w. M.
Charlton, and "The Possibilities in the
Use of Literature" by Mrs. James
Butler
MONDAY luncheon was served at
the church.
The afternoon devotional service
was led by Mrs. A. s. venable. After
report from Miss Ruth MacClintock,
a synodical delegate, round table
discussion of "a Good Missionary So
ciety" was conducted by Mrs. Shelby
Wilson, Miss Simmons, Mrs Lauder
back and Mrs. Cochran.
A splendid missionary address on
"The Congo Woman" was given by
Mrs. A. c. McKinnon. After a hymn
was sung and collection taken, the
"Quiet Hour" service was led by Miss
Jennie Stevig, which closed the after
noon session.
large number of visitors were
present at the evening meeting and
greatly enjoyed the address of Mrs.
C. f. Wells of Guerrant, Ky, on en-
cidents of Mission School Life" Her
description of the work and the sue
cess attending such work was most
inspiring to those interested in home
missions. The quartets by the High
School girls and boys, and also by the
choir, as well as solos by Mr.. Hall
Strobe and by Mrs. Bartlett, were
pleasingly rendered. AT the close Of
the program those present were in
vited to remain and meet the visitors
and enjoy a social hour. The Sunday
school room was tastefully decorated
for the occasion. Frappe was served.
The Presbyterial is fortunate and
happy in having with II Mrs. Cleve-
land of Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, for
merly of Augusta, to whom credit Is
due in no small degree for being the
organizer of the Presbyterial in Ebe-
nezer Presbytery. She was ably and
enthusiastically encouraged and aided
by one of the former presidents and
friends of the organization, Mrs. Kath-
crime Shultz Poyntz, whose memory
will always be an inspiration to the
local society, as well as to the other
societies of the union.
Following are the out-of-town del
egates and visitors in attendance at
the meeting:
Miss Ruth MacClintock, Mrs. James
Butler, Mrs. A. S. Venable and Miss
Emma Griffith of Millersburg; Mrs
W o. Cochran, Mrs. Fannie Hays
Mrs. Marion Lauderback. Mrs. James
Norris and Misses McKibben and
Strombe of Augusta; Mrs. Cleveland
of Walnut Hills, Cincinnati; Mrs
Riggs Of Ludlow; Mrs. Tadlock of
Paris; Misses Lord and Simmons OF
Covington; Misses Ransom and Bed
niger of Redwood; Mrs. Martin and
Miss Darnall of Carlisle, Rev. Thomp-
son of Brazil; Miss Stevig of Dan
Vile; Mrs. Theobold, Mrs. Woods and
Mrs. Love of Grayson; Mrs. Charl-
ton of Louisville; Mrs. Myers of More
field; Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Claybrook,
Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Richard Durrett
Misses Hunter and Allison Of Wash
ington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19
OFF FOR X. E. A. AT LOUISVILLE.

The following large delegation from
this city left Tuesday afternoon 10 at
tend the meeting Of the Kentucky Edu.
oational Association In Louisville
which convenes today.
Misses Bessie Martin, Estella Nash
Nell Sutherland. Virginia Mae Hurd
Emma Debold, Florence Wilson, Mary
Robert Lloyd, Minnie Gray, Hattie
Cray, Katie Mae Bauer, Jennie Hart
Ethel Hart, Lula Baugh, Opal Baugh,
Edith Dickson, Ruth Hartlerode, Flor
ence Shaw, Rosine Dickman, Margaret
Haberman, Mary Devices Poyntz and
Mary Esther IIoefich, Mrs. Anna Ball
Mrs. Mary Marsh, Messrs. w. ]. Cap
linger, G. s. Dale. Robert Hoeaich. G.
G. Nance, w. T. Berry, Herbert
Barnes and w. NJ. Jones.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19
UNION MEETING
To Begin At MIL Greek On Tuesday,
August Noted Evangelist
Coming.

Arrangements have just been CON-
pleted for a big union revival tent
meeting to be held at Mill Creek, be-
ginning Tuesday, August 1.
The churches which will partici-
pate in the meeting are the Helena
Methodist church. Lewisburg Baptist
church and Mill Creek Christian
church.
The preaching will be done by the
famous evangelist. Rev. ]. A. Tnostle
of the Pennsylvania Presbytery, thus
making a representation of four de-
nominations, something which is very
much out of the ordinary in this sec
ton.
Active work will start soon for maxi
ing the meeting n successful one.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19
$4,000 SUIT
VI J. >. Whites Administrator Against
&. n o. Railroad Is Settled Out
Of COurt-AmOunt Of Settle.
ment Not Made known.

The $4,000 damage suit of N. C.
Ridgway, administrator of j. S. White,
deceased, against the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railroad, arguments of which
were begun in the Mason Circuit Court
Monday. was settled out OF court Tues
day. The amount of money paid by the
railroad to the plaintiff could not be
learned from the attorneys for either
side, but It is understood that il was
a large amount.
IL will be remembered that Mr.. ]. s.
White was killed near the c. q o. rail-
road station at South Ripley, this coun-
ty, on February 20, 1916, when a wagon
in which he was riding was struck by
G. & o. fast train No. 8. Mr.. White was
a prominent insurance and real estate
man Of Ripley. o.
Worthington, Cochran G. Browning
represented the railroad in the case,
while Slattery & Rees had charge of
the case for the plaintiff.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19
NEW STREET WORK IN EAST END
WILL NOT INTERRUPT
STREET CAR TRAFFIC..

The Maysville Street Railway Com
pany received a carload Of new rail-
Tuesday. These rails will be used 4
keep n continuous street car service
through East Second street when tho
new brick and asphalt street i'm
provements begin. Only one side o.
the street will be torn up at the start
which Will allow the company &c
construct a temporary track on the
opposite side.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19
TURNER MIST STAND TRIAL AT
LEXINGTON.
Lexington Herald.0

Deputy Sheriff William White will
leave this morning for Evansville, In
diana, to bring back Theodore Turn
err, under arrest there on an indict-
ment for robbery, returned by the
Fayette county grand jury. Turner,
we'll known as baseball player in
tho Blue Grass and Central Leagues
and the American Association, is
charged with completely with Charles
White, now lodged in the Fayette
county jail, in the robbery of Charles
Gilbert In this city some time in
March. Gilbert lost a gold watch, d.
almond pin and some money.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19

John Simpson Of Parkersburg, w.
Va, a young man Of fine musical tai
ent, who is in Maysville for the pres
ent time. will sing. II desired, at the
East Second street Methodist church,
Thursday evening. He is nephew OF
Attorney ]. W. Simpson. All are most
cordially invited.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19

We have Installed the latest Inn.
proved Carpet and Hug cleaning ma
chine ON the market Telephone US
and No wiz clean and deliver your
Iluss aud Carpets on short notice.
h MODERN LAUNDRY co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19
ALTER ESTATE EXCEEDS MILLION.

An inventory Of the holdings OF the
late Franklin Alter filed in the Pro-
bate Court at Cincinnati late Monday
showed that his personal property
amounted to. S1.32Ls179O. No valua-
tion was made OF his real estate. Mr..
Alter was well known in this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19
JOSH DEvORE OUT OF THE GAME,

Friends here have received word
from Josh Devore, who signed with
the Philadelphia Nationals, saying that
he had injured his right hand so bad
L. that he would probably never be
able to play ball again.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19
DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE DANCE.

A number of friends Of Miss Flor
ence Dodson Of East Third street, gave
a surprise dance for her at Neptune
Hall Tuesday which was one of the
most charming social functions Of the
spring season. Refreshments were
served at Bierley's.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19

Miss Margaret r. Brown will open
class in bookkeeping at Miss Cart.
mell's Commercial school rooms in
the First National Bank building,
Monday, April "a. For further infor-
nation phone 1872 or 359. a15-19-22
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19

The City Council of Ashland at their
regular monthly meeting Monday
night, authorized the purchase Of a
motor fire truck. motor service wag-
on. extension ladders and life saving
net.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19

Misses Mary Esther Hoehich and
Mary Devices Poyntz, Prof w. ]. Cap
linger and Prof. Robert Hoefiich left
Tuesday afternoon in the latter's au-
tomobile to attend the meeting Of the
Kentucky Educational Association at
Louisville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-04-19

Mrs. w. ID. Cochran, Miss Lucy
Keith Browning, Mr.. Laurance Brown
ing and Mr.. Pierce Browning, Jr., left
Tuesday afternoon for a visit to friends
and relatives in Washington City.