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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-10-20

moments, Peg. Stay here with mother
and l will return In a little while"
Left alone the two women found
themselves under considerable re-
straint. Mrs. Lund had difficulty in
maintaining an affable manner and
the impetuous Peg could hardly re-
frain from telling the elder woman
what she thought OF her.
perhaps you would like to go to
Lunl finally said. Glad OF the pros
poets Of respite from an embarrassing
situation. Peg said that she would in
deed like to so. Instead Of calling the
maid, an incident Peg did not at the
time notice, Mrs. Lund led the way
upstairs.
II have given you n beautiful
room. Peg" said Mrs. Lund, rs they
proceeded upstairs. TITS large and
roomy, although 1t IL two flights up.
We call 1t the Lest roo in the house,"
They proceeded until Mrs Lund
reached a door that opened from Il
wide hallway. Turning the knob, Mrs.
Lund stepped back us If to let Peg
enter first, and when the girl had
started to cross the threshold Mrs
Lunl gave her n quick shove that sent
her rceling into the room.
Chockro was there to catch her. and
giving her another whirl. sent her still
further away from the door. Then
the Hindu jumped through the door
and slammed it behind him. Peg
heard d key turn and found herself
alone in the garrett
Old trunks and boxes, chairs and
broken pieces OF furniture cluttered
the room. There was a way out-if
she could reach the window above her.
| And to this purpose Peg bent her ef-
forts and finally succeeded In getting
out on the roof.
Tall trees hid the surroundings from
her View. The roof was steep, but the
cirl removed her shoes to get n more
secure purchase with her stocllinged
feet. Then she heTan ter t~reacherous
asceat 10 tAe peck OF the roof, and
finally gained Z secure position. Thus
she eraWletl :...o.s tine roof until she
was able to srasp the oyert1nging
branches OF q tree.
The stroag limbs OF the rs4nt tree
! spread themselves ov@4 Ae roof where
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-10-20

Doctor Lund's pleadings, for the pur.
pose Of paying Il visit to the Lund
home.
The prospect Of being with the man
she loved for a few days of quiet. in
his own beautiful home, appealed
strongly to the girl, and when she
preached the subject to Flip the old
clown could advance no valid reason
why she might not 90.
She had just returned from a visit
10 Lucille in the horse tent when her
suspicious We're aroused by seeing q
man sneaking around the corner of
the tent where $40 had Just left her
pet. Peg ran to her trunk and got q
revolver, more Us a matter of precau-
ton than with any thought that she
would have use for it.
When She reached the horse tent
She found two men ut Lmci,le's head.
and III the same glance she noticed
that one Of them was attempting to
pour something from Il bottle into the
fillys mouth. In q twinkliny Peg
raised her revolver and fired without
taking careful aim. The bottle
dropped from the mans hand and the
two thugs ran out of the tent through
IN opening at the opposite end.
The sound Of Pegs pistol shot
aroused the circus folks, and when
they ilocked into the horse tent they
found Peg with her arms around Lu-
Giles neck. eXcitcdly calling for Jer-
~. The Jockey soon entered and when
Pes explained the reason For her eX-
element and pointed to the broken
bottle near the horses feet the boy
was deeply puzzled.
"SoMebody wants to get this mare,
that's sure" said the boy after he had
examined the broken bottle. There
was some dope in here strange to me.
But I'll keep my eyes open hereafter,
Miss Peg, and you needn't worry
Tho incident greatly upset Peg and
made her seriously a~pprehensive. Had
she not promised young Doctor Lund
thai she would accept the invitation
that had come to her from Mrs. Lund,
the girl would o have visited the
Lund home. But the arrangement
was made and when Doctor Lund
called for her in his automobile that
morning there was nothing to do but
go.
girl" said Flip as he babe Peg good
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-10-20
The woman had a shock of surprise

The woman had a shock of surprise
that Dearly unnerved her. She thought
for an instant that her counterfeiting
game had again arose to trouble her.
But the policeman's first words reas-
Sured her.
I'VE saw a young woman drive up
here Il few moments ago that we want
TO talk to-" said one of the cops. II
hay" a letter to be delivered to her"
Reaching into his pocket the police
man drew forth the letter Peg had
sometime previously given him for
safe keeping. At that instant young
Lund entered from the garden through
Il side door.
Give me the letter. said Lund
holding out his hand, land / will take
it To Her. She's out in the garden"
The policeman handed over the letter
and departed, leaving Mrs. Iund alone
in the room. The wonan was almost
beside herself with chagrin. the letter
having been SO nearly within her
grasp,
" III Sii' NaS tliu' btN tlliitlS,
Choekro and his two thugs entered
the room and were directed Ivy Mrs.
Lunl to proceed to the garnet. there
to await iii the old store room her ar
rival with Peg.
Mrs. Lund was alone but an instant
when her son and Peg returned from
the garden. The three sat pleasant
~ chatting for Il few moments, until
ut length Mrs. Lund said TO her son:
4 suppose YOU gave Peg her let
ter?'
What letter." Peg broke in, with a
note Of curiosity in her voice.
Young Iund stammered and looked
foolishly confused.
while | Il out in the garden /
forgot 10 mention the letter." he final
y explained. Here it is, Peg and
he handed it to the girl.
When she saw the missive Peg real
lied IT'S Importance. She flashed Il
quick glance in Mrs. Lund's direction
and said to the young man:
keep it safely for me. ! have no
pockets in my dress, and no place just
nov to are for It. You keep it until
l ask you for it,"
Lund acquiescent, slipped the letter
back into his pocket. After a few
moments further conversation the
young mai remarked:
Il must ask to be excused for a few
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-10-20

by. Don't stay too long away for l
shall be lonely without YOU And the
old clown stood watching the automo-
bile until it disappeared from view.
The crafty Mrs. Lund was to all APP
pearances bubbling with p%oliteness
and cordially when the circus girl en-
tered the Lund home.
I've are so glad to have you with
u.s." said Mrs. Lund with her pleas
ATTEST smile. "Our boy has wanted
you to come before now, but Doctor
Lund would not consent to your leav-
ing the show. You are such an attrac-
ton. you know, that the doctor IS
afraid it will hurt the business If you
We're to be very long away"
Young Lund had sen the girl into
the house ahead OF him, and he, con
~sequcntly, did not hear the rather
strange greeting that the girl received.
But Peg noticed that in spite Of her
evident effort to be agreeable. Mrs.
Lund could not refrain from sarcasm.
We'll. I'll not stay very long away
from the old show" said Peg. doctor
Lund needn't be afraid. OF my hurting
his business-Ill go right back if you
say the word
ooh. 10. my dear" said Mrs. Iund.
Il didLt mean anything like that. !
didn't think how disagreeable my
words would sound"
But at that moment young Doctor
Iund entered the room and the sab
jcct was quickly changed. After chat
ting with Mrs. Lund a few moments
the young folks left the room for 4
stroll In tho garden. and Mrs. Lunel
walked to the window. Looking out
she saw young Lund's machine stand
ing where he had left it, while near
It were Chocsro and two OF his thugs,
evidently waiting orders from "thc
boss"
Mrs. Lund walked out to the ma
chine and said to tho Hindu:
"Shc IS we're IN the house. Doctor
Iuad Is away and the coast is clear.
You sneak up to tho store room aatl
lille. I'll bring the girl there, and you
Lock her In
Then the wonaan returned to the re-
enption hall. she had barely entered
The door when the maid ushered in
two po.!ceEt. who had asked for MIS-.
LIud.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-10-20

opposite direction Lund made a dis
covery. Away to the right he saw an
American flag, which he had not be-
fore observed, waving from IN inpro-
vised staff, and he made of in the di-
-ectiol of "Old Glory" The circus
crowd, coming toward him, saw the
move cnd they, as we'll, turned In the
direction Of tho flag.
lack in tle distence Lund saw
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08

c. ]. Book aged 76, was burned to
death in his Fon du Lac shack when
the structure was destroyed by fire.
Book, who was known to have consid-
cradle money from sale made re-
Gently, left a saloon about midnight
and started for home with a man
named Walter. About two hours
later some boys returning from party
saw the shack in flames. The body,
with only the torso remaining, was
found in the embers. An empty iron
box with the key in the lock was also
found in the ruins.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08
Around Wisconsin by
Mail and Telegraph

Barney Hoar of near Depere. ic the
owner of a Holstein COW which gave
birth recently to triplets. The calves
are all living.
Alleging that Warren A. Peppers
has 'peppery" disposition, Mrs. Low
ina Peppers of Brodhead, has filed
suit for divorce against him.
Mrs. Carl Brady, of Lacrosse, died
recently at the age of 81 years. Mrs.
Brady had lived in Wisconsin for 80
years, first settling at Prairie du
Chen.
William Birney, an Amigo bachelor,
living a lonely life on a farm, had his
feet badly frozen this winter and neg
lected them. He is in a hospital now
and may lose his feet.
Carnello Leonardo, IL years old of
Beloit, drowned in the waters Of Tur-
tie Creek where he had ventured upon
too thin ice. After days dynamti-
ing the body was recovered.
Mrs. Ruby Frank Abrams of Osh-
kosh, has filed suit against one John
G. Pierce alleging that the latter ma
liciously caused her arrest on theft
charge of which she was later acquit-
ted. Mrs. Abrams asks $4,000 dam
ages.
Gerhard Ristow of Stevens Point,
son of minister, was arrested charg-
ed with having stolen money and goods
from a candy store. All the thefts oc-
Cured since Christmas. Young Ris-
tow is 16 years old, weighs 185 pounds
and is six feet tall.
Margaret O'Brien of Green Bay, re-
ceived severe burns Christmas day
last when she was playing Santa
Claus for children at ST. Mary's hos
pital in that city. Miss O'Brien's
clothing caught fire and the injuries
received caused her death last week.
Mrs. May Bolter Bull, is a woman
who caused great anxiety among many
men of that city following her arrest
and threats to talk on night life in
Kenosha. Mrs. Bull took the penalty
all alone and was sentenced to serve
twoy ears in Waupun, following her
plea of guilty. Judge Randall an
nounced that sentence would not be
carried out, but that Mrs. Bull would
be placed in the hands of the state
board of control subject to good be-
havior Not one of the men alleged
to have been connected with her delin-
quencies, has been convicted and only
one was arrested.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08

Dodgeville fishermen are planting
$4,000 trout in the streams near that
city.
Otto. the 16 months old son of David
Graebenstein of Sheboygan, was scald-
ed in a pan of boiling water. The in
FAINT died after three days of suffering.
William May, aged so, an Oconomo-
voc laborer, was found dead in shed
on Silver Lake street in that city. May,
who was unmarried, had hanged him
self.
An auction sale held on the farm of
P. H. McGrane in Seymour township,
Lafayette county, yellow dent seed
corn sold at an average of $25 bush
ell. one and one-half bushels bringing
$SS.
Anton Nonemacher of Amigo, aged
"a years, had his skull fractured
when a falling tree struck him on the
head, and died shortly after. None
macher was a pioneer of Langlade
county.
Earl Paulson pleaded guilty in the
Racine courts to having forged checks
amounting to $50 to purchase boxing
gloves and paraphernalia for a gym
nasium. Paulson was given one year
in prison.
While installing ventilator pipes in
the Sulphate Fibre company's plant at
Wausau, Ener Benson of that city was
instantly killed. He sat on beam
and his foot came in contact with a
live wire.
Albert Burt of Beloit, a senior and
captain of the college wrestling squad,
was badly burned and cut in an .eX-
plosion occurring in the college chem
ical laboratory. Burt was picked up
unconscious.
An automobile with the steering
wheel damaged was found at Ocon-
omowoc where it had been left at the
river bridge by thieves. The car was
later identified by Arthur Etzius, a
Milwaukee man. The unknown mis-
creaants abandoned the car after run
ming into a pole near the bridge.
The state board of control has
abandoned its plan to release 400 boys
over Is years of age, confined in the
state Industrial school at Waukesha,
after receiving a ruling from Attorney
General Owen to the effect that the
new law limiting the age to IS in
stead of 81 years as at present, does
not become effective until July 1, 1916.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08

w. w. Sullivan, employed in the
Mendoza hospital for the insane, was
drowned in the river off Blueville Park
north of the hospital. Sullivan, who
had been away from the institution,
was returning on skis across the ice
and is thought to have fallen through.
Julius LANCER, aged sc, of Marinette
dropped dead at the Sawyer Goodman
plant in that city as he was lighting
his pipe preparatory to going to work
His son Henry died six weeks ago Of
heart failure, and his mother and sis
ter died within the past two years of,
the same disease in Germany.
Reports of an unknown airship car
rying three men are rife around the.
American head of the great lakes
The Duluth police are on the lookout,
for the machine which was plainly
visible from Superior last week.
Watchers at Couderay, Winter, Birch
wood, Ashland and Barksdale, the To-
cation of the Dupont-Nemours powder
works, and employees in the mills are
greatly excited. Detectives at Wash
burn near Barksdale, are watching ALI
trains for suspects who may be work
ing in CONJUNCTION with the unknown
f1iers.
Charges of incompetency, failing
memory and unfitness to perform dut-
les, have been filed against Chief of
Police James Brown of Neenah. The
charges were signed by every member
of the fire and police commission. The
action primarily grew out of Browns
releasing three prisoners, a young
man and two girls who were arrested
by night policeman in an old shack.
1t is also said that Brown is uncivil
and abusive to those having legiti
mate business with him. He will
fight the case.
Sergeant Patrick Ford of the Chi
cago police department, was sent to-
Hiles, a logging town so miles north
east of Rhinelander, driving the last.
part of his journey overland. Ford
was after Fred Schaefer, a logger, who
was wanted in the windy city. On his
way from Rhinelander to Hiles, Ford
was chased by wolves and nearly
scared to death. He managed to shoot
into the pack and keep them back un-
til his destination was reached. No
more Wisconsin timber for him, Ford
says.
Hugh and Eugene Berry of Camp
Douglas, brothers and aged 33 and 90
years, left Lacrosse, with the avowed
intention of beating their way to Cal
ifornia The young men crawled into
car of beer consigned by the Gund
Brewing company to Baker, Montana.
When the car was opened at ST. Paul,
Mimi, the mems bodies were found
blackened and distorted in the ice
compartment of the car. 1t seems
that the unfortunate men had crawied
into this part of the car which locks
automatically and were strangled by
the lack Of oxygen and the charcoal
fumes with which the car was heated.
Hunting licenses and letters identi-
fed the bodies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08

The farmer who hated the autOmO
bile because it fright ened his horses
and spoiled the roads is becoming one
of the largest users of bugle wagons
which proves that world do move.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08

Sheriff Hollock of Racine and five
deputies had all they could do when
Ebeneezer Smith of Waterford, aged
65, was taken into custody on an in
sanity charge. Smith barricaded his
home on New Years day because he
feared leap year proposals. The Of
ficers gained entrance through ruse.
Quail and other game birds which
were threatened with starvation dur
ing the recent cold weather may be
saved according to the game wardens
who, with others, worked for days
scattering grain on the frozen snow.
The recent thaws have relieved the
danger. Many fiocks were cared for.
Peter Davis, of Oconto, allowed his
hand to linger on the jamb of a thea
ter door in that city and party who
was leaving the house, slammed the
door. One of Mr.. Davis's fingers was
taken off as neatly as though a sur
geon had performed the operation. He
was taken to doctor who dressed the
wound.
Patrick Monroe died at Hartford
last week. Had Moore lived until
March %, he would have celebrated
his 1O1st birthday. Mr.. Monroe was
born in Ireland and came to America
when 10 years old. He took up his
residence in Washington county in
1912, remaining there the balance Of
his life.
Attorney General Owen ruled re-
Gently that in the case of the sheriff
death the undersheriff becomes i'm
mediately responsible for the duties
of that position and is also entitled
to the salary of the Office. The ques-
ton arose following the killing of
Sheriff Matt Olson of Barron county.
Since then the undersheriff has been
performing his duties.
Tony Campbell, a Milwaukee road
engineer, was buried beneath the ten
der of his own engine at New Lisbon,
when another locomotive ran into his
train. Mr.. Campbell was working on
the tender when the accident happened
and endeavored to jump to save his
five years ago in the same manner
at Portage.
Three nurses of the Oakleigh edu-
cational sanitarium, removed, it is
said two children from the sanitarium
as security for their salaries. The
women were arrested and placed I'M
der heavy bonds on a kidnapping
charge. Their case will come up
March 20. The children, named Walt
er and Jerome Kalver, aged II and
10 years, were returned to the home.
Carl Lien of Sweet Grass, Montana,
has written the Lacrosse officials stat
ing that she is a sister of Gusta Lien
the washerwoman who died recently
leaving $4,000 in certificates of deposit
The Montana letter declared Miss
Lien four years ago borrowed $1,000
from the writer. The washer woman
left an estate of $4,000 ir certificates
of deposit. Ole Lien claims to be the
only relatives of the laundress in
America
The GAINESVILLE Tractor e Engine
company is the name of a new con
Germ launched by the workmen of the
Rock county city. When completed
it will make engines for farm purpos-
es. To make it a possibility various
unions have agreed to give two days
labor, or the equivalent in money OF
every members. Master plumbers viii
do their work at cost of material and
the sum needed to purchase the site
and construct the building will be
raised by popular subscription among
the workingmen of the city in small
amounts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08

Exercise is supposed to strengthen
the differerent parts of the body, but
we really believe that the strongest
minded woman we ever saw didn't ex-
ercise it three minutes a day
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08

Fashions change the outside appear
ance of a woman about every fifteen
minutes, but underneath she remains
the same all the time-dear and sweet
or otherwise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08
]. A. GAULT, M. ID.
Physician and Surgeon.

Calls city and country promptly at
tended. Special attention given to
I'VE, Ear, Nose and Throat work.
Glasses fitted and Guaranteed.
Office over Ivey e Webb's store.
Bell phone, How, Farmers phone
1902.
Lancaster Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08

Realize that doing good is the only
certainly happy action of mans life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08
DIR. A. B. COOK

Dentist.
Successor to DR.. NARROW. Office over
Benefits drug store. Both phones:
Bell, 45-J; Farmers LAT.
Lancaster Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08

DOOlittIe Bros Hospital
s. w. DOOIittle, NJ. ID.
Physician and Surgeon.
Limited to general city practise; OF.
flee and hospital cases.
]. G .DOCLITTLE, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon.
Al calls promptly answered.
Hospital over McDOnald's store.
Lancaster Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08
BIG PUBLIC AUCTION

trequarters mile east of Mccartney station
mtv: gnninga al ocIo kan
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-08
Or. f. w. HALFERTY

Dentist
Office over Lancaster State Bank.
Lancaster Wisconsin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-20
CLASH
OVER WILLARD. BOUT
Jones Says Jack CurIey Wins
and That Tex Richard Is Out
of Whole Affair.

Now there is a merry fight on among
round bout in New York between Jess
willard. worlds heavyweight cham
pion. and Frank Moran. Tex Richard
accuses Jack CurleY OF "double-cross-
ing" him. Curley issues a denial of
this charge. Tom Jones insists that he
will have nothing TO do with Richard.
Jimmy Johnston, Madison Square Gard
en- impresario. adds to the gayety of
nations by offering $4,000 to willard
for two bouts. Just where the fracas
will end can only be guessed.
"Rickard and McCracken are out of
it," says Tom Jones, manager of the
worlds champion. They had their OPP
portunity and refused to meet our fig
ures. I've signed with Jack Curley
and that ends the matter. II doesn't
make any difference to US whether
Moran signs or not Moran is lucky to
get a bout with willard.
Jack Curley strenuously denies double
crossing Richard. He says that he tried
TO get Willard for q bout In March.
and, failing, began maxine arrange
ments for himself. He says that Rick
ard never had any idea of staging an
open-air show" When Willard absolute
refused to fight before April" says
Curley. then and there my work for
Richard and McCracken ended"
Today Richard raised his offer to
Willard from $4,000 to $4,000. and also
agreed to give Moran $1,000 instead Of
$4,000.
Jimmy Johnston offered willard $50 900
for two bouts at Madison Square Gar.
den, the first to be with Moran.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-20
H. 5. PALMER BREAKS
. CRAWL STROKE MARK
F. c. Bamman's Record Of ISL
Bettered At Y. N. C. A.
Swimming Pool.

IT. s. Palmer, Of the Washington
Swimming Club and former member Of
the championship Yale University swim
ming team. last night lowered the local
record Of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION pool IN the I50iyard crawl
event. His time was minute As l-j sec
onds. The old record. which was held
by p c. Bamman. a former member Of
the Princeton University swimming team
was minute and 81 seconds.
Karl Knight was the winner in the
seventh contest of the handicap series
Of swimming events held. at the Y pool
last evening. he winning the 160-yard
race over Burch by a mere touch. with
twenty-siX seconds handicap. Bamman
finished third. while starting from
scratch position.
With total points for the series. +. J.
Kaiser still leads with forty-siN points
to his credit. while Knight remains in
second place with forty-three and one
half.
In the next contest which will be held
two weeks hence. these lads Will try
their worth in the 29O-yard crawl.