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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
WILL HINGES ON VIEW

A will of Henry Goedke of Coop
erstown is in county court for admis-
sion to probate. By the will Goedke
left his entire estate to his wife. The
law provides that the witnesses to a
will must sign in the presence of the
testator and in the presence of each
other. It developed here that the two
witnesses had signed in room ad-
joining that where the sick man lay
dying. 1t was claimed that although
in the next room the witnesses were
in sight OF the sick m, : yhers they
signed and hence in his presence as re-
quired by law. County Judge Chou
pek and the lawyers went out to look
at the premises to see if this was pos
sible and testimony will also be taken
on the exact positions of the witnesses
and the testators at the time of the
will Goedke left several children who
might share in the estate if the will
is not valid. There is former will in
existence that might stand the test.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
FAVORS PURCHASE OF GROUNDS

Whereas, the qestion Of the purchase
by the county of the Fair Grounds, is
to be settled by vote at the coming
April election; and
Whereas, the holding of the annual
county fairs in the past has resulted
in unreasonable good to those taking
advantage of the educational features
brought through such; and
Whereas, the members of the Man
itoWoc Feathered Stock Association
are convinced that great deal remains
to be done to put Manitowoc County
to the real front, and that the holding
of County Fairs is the one thing to
help bring it there; and
Whereas, such Fairs are held for the
good of all and not only a few, We
believe the county should purchase the
said Fair Grounds, and thereby inter
est each and every person in the Noun-
ty.
1t Is Therefore Resolved, that the
members of the Manitowoc Feathered
Stock Association favor the purchase
OF the Fair Grounds by the County
MANITOWOC FEATHERED
STOCK ASSOCIATION
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
TO UTILIZE BREWERlES.

What to do with another OF Manito-
woes brewery plants was solved when
the Manitowoc Brew Company de.
cided to adapt the Schrehart brewery
into wholesale ice. cream plant. The
company has absorbed the Kielsmeier
ice cream business and plans TO put
S75, 1000 into alterations at the brewery
plant. IL will have capacity of about
5000 gallons of ice cream per week.
Distribution will reach out into large
territory. IL is planned to reach neigh.
boring towns and villages by motor
trucks. 1t Is not believed that the
Kunz & Bleser brewery will be altered
for other purposes until it has been de
fnitely decided by the courts that the
prohibition amendment has no blow
holes in 1t, and until Legislative defni
tions have included mild beer in the
term intoxicating beverages" There
Is even possibility that legislation
will prevent the manufacture OF sub.
stiiutes for beer. This would stop the
making OF the non alcoholic near.
beer" now made here. The supreme
court OF one southern state recently
upheld an act prohibiting the making
OF nom alcoholic "near- beer"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
DELINQUENT BROUGHT BACK

Burt Hammel a former Two Rivers
man was divorced about three years
ago. This county wanted him to sup
port a minor child here but Burt dis
agreed with the authorities as to his
liability in this matter. He also diff
fered with them as to the ability of the
folks back here to get him out of the
state of Illinois on this charge. Burt
was wrong on both propositions. The
curb stone advice he had received was
poor law. District Attorney Brady sent
Sheriff Brennan to Chicago to get
Hammel. The officer had to visit
Madison and Springfield to get extra
dition papers from the governors of
Wisconsin and Illinois and he landed
here in Manitowoc with Hammel last
Friday evening. Hammel admitted
that he had learned some law although
it came high. He was put on bond to
pay $1,000 per month toward the sup
port of his child.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
PETERSON VS.. PETERSON

Nels Peterson is a member of the
north side fire company. He walked
into the basketball game at the Or
pheum last Saturday evening without
going through the formality of buying
a ticket. In a dispute over this police
man Peterson took hand. When Pet
erson meets Peterson watch the smoke
Fireman Peterson is said to be given
to frequent boasts of his physical
prowess and to his credit let it be said
that he tried his best to make good
and that officer Squires aided in sub
DUNG him. Spectators said that fire
man Peterson was lucky that his cram
ium was not CO eggshell construction
as the officers landed many lusty
wallop with their sticks on his dome.
He continued the battle to the end and
did not even desist when the cell door
closed on him. Monday morning he
pleaded mot guilty" to the charge re-
sisting an officer and trial was set for
today. If this wasn't resistance the
dictionaries need revising.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
ELKS ELECT OFFICERS

The Elks elected officers for the
year last Wednesday. l.. e. Wedertz
who has served as exalted ruler for
three years insisted upon retiring. Dur
ing his incumbancy the club house pro
ject was put through and to the initi-
ative and unflagging industry and en-
thusiasm of Mr.. Wedertz more than
any other one factor, the present fine
club house came into being. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year the more important posts
being promotions: Exalted Ruler w
C. Urbanek, Esteemed leading Knight
julius Dettman; Esteemed Loyal
Knight, S. X Ferguson; Esteemed lee
turing Knight E. w. Mackey; Secre-
tary Thorval G.. Torrison; Treasurer
Joseph Wattawa; Trustee, Charles c..
West; Tyler, Peter Broehl.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

Niemer, lot II, blk. 50, city of Manito-
woo. $4,000. Rev. st, 50,
Sophia Jens to Adam Klein, part lot
6, blk 27, city Of Two Rivers $4O0. Rev.
st. so.
Herman Radu to Thomas Blashka,
about so acres in sec. 16, town of Coop
erstown. $4OO. Rev. st. so
The Cleveland Auto & Supply Co. to
Albert Lutzke 1916 IA square feet in
sec. 2S, town of Centerville $1,000. Rev
st.
Joe Ackermann to John Mayer, a
parcel of land in sec IL, town of New
ton. SIS
Charles NJ Ohlsen to anna l.. Rob
inson, lot 10, Platts Subd., city of Man
itowoc. $40. Rev. st. $150.
Edward NJ. Plat to Anna. L. RobinF
son. lots 8 and 8, Platt's subd, city of
Manitowoc. $3.50. Rev. st. 81.
Bernhard L. Graase. executor to
Joseph Wagner 10 acres in sec. 80,
town of Centeryille. $115O. Rev. St
$150.
Bernhard L. Graase, executor to
John Wagner 10 acres in sec. S3 Town
Of Centeryille. $500. Rev st. 81.
Edward Roesch to f. VIM. Rades Jr.
16O acres in sec 80 town of Eaton
$4,000 Rev. St. $12.
Herman W. Dallmann to Herman
Speering so acres in sec. is town of
Rockland, $40. Rev. st. $40.
Frank Bonn to Peter Shekoske. SO.
so feet lot Z, blk. 40 city of Two Riv-
ers. $l,175. Rev St. $3.50.
A. W. Dassler to DR.. d. f. Nauth
lots in blk and village of Kiel 81.
| Rev st. 81.
Louis Shambeau. ct al to David lie
Clair & Keorge L. LeClair lots 1 and
blk 25 city Of Two Rivers $70O
Agnes Truman to volney W.. Mason
Und. 1-2 interest in lots in blk, 1SS.
cityof Manitowoc. $500 Rev. st.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
MORE ABOUT OSULSON

Look who's back in our midst Lew
ellyn Ousulson came to town direct
from Fort Sheridan. Local officers
thought he was up for long term for
desertin firm the U. s. army. Instead
that he came to town after afew
weeks absence with an honorable dis
charge and clad in military uniform
with a seargents stripes and IS
months service indicated. While en-
joying the indoor ball game at the
Orpheum last Friday he was taken In
to custody. He had squared his lar
ceny charge and was wanted for vio-
lating his parole given on former
conviction. He has had considerable
more newspaper space the past few
months than his present importance
warrants.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
new DEPOT WANTED

The local C. & N. w. depot here is
too small People stand in the wait
ing rooms at train times as close as
Sleeps in stock car. They will soon
have to follow out the simile and put
in an upper deck. Some of the Off
cials of the road were here last week
comforting with local business men
and with the Chamber of Commerce.
1t was stated that the failure of con-
gress to act upon the bill appropriat-
ing money to finance railroad improve
ments will prevent any consideration
of the demand for depot here. Rail-
way officials are also said to be con-
sidering moving the depot out to Cal
umet yards in case anew passenger
station building is decided upon. 1t will
never go out there unaccompanied by
a loud and prolonged howl by every
citizen of this community. 1t is now
within walking distance from every
part of the city but ii wouldn't be
within walking distance from any
where out there, and the public which
does the travelling and furnishes the
money is entitled to some little modi-
cum of consideration.
The state railroad commission has
given notice of its intention to hold
hearing upon the demand for a new
depot here and the matter will be
threshed out soon.
AS for going out to Calumet! That
was wise suggestion of the com
pany. The public will continue to
punch each others ribs and breathe
each others flu germs in the way it is
accustomed to, for the next ten years
rather than go out there. Why not
combine the depot with the one at
Newton. That would save expenses,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
VOTE TO BUY The FAIR GROUNDS

The voters of this county will de-
termine by their votes at the spring
election in April, whether the county
will own the fair grounds.
These grounds have been offered to
the county for $4,000.
They contain forty acres of land
within the city limits with what is ad-
mitted to be the best set of buildings
for county fair purposes in Wisconsin
The law gives to the county the right
to buy and own this property for the
purpose of holding fairs and other ex-
hibits of an agricultural character, IL
the qualified electors of the county so
vote.
The taxable property of Manitowoc
County amounts to more than $7O,OOO,-
900.
1t will readily be seen that the total
tax necessary to make this purchase
will be but a very small sum on the
average farm or home.
BY voting in favor of the purchase
the county will secure this property
for its people and thus provide a To-
cation for the holding of fairs as long
as the people desire fairs to be held.
There is no other tract of land avail
able for this purpose situated so con-
vantages and no other tract with the
vantage and no other tract with the
improvements that this has.
If this land is not bought now, it is
safe to say that this county will not
have any location on which to hold
its fairs for many years.
Think it over and vote YES on
your ballot on this question.
A CITIZEN
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

When Cal. Cary came down to his
work shop on Monday morning he
found it filled with smoke. AS there
had been no fire in the building since
Saturday, he was unable to account
for the smoke, neither was he able to
locate its source. A number of peo-
pie gathered and all made a search
and found a broom burning in a corner
where a match had been thrown in the
early morning by Charles Cary after
lighting a cigar. The floor was partly
burned through and If little more
time were given quite a fire would
have resulted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
REAL ESTATE REPORT

List of real estate transfers for week
ending March 8, 1919. Furnished by
Manitowoc County Abstract company.
Bucholz- -Schilling Realty Co, to
Frank Kulpa. lots in Clermont Add
No. 2, city Of Two Rivers. $1.OO Rev
st. so
Carl Tesmer to virgel Lesperance
lots in blk AS, city OF Two Rivers
$1,000, Rev. st. 81.
Max Bermke to Otto j. Born, S6 ac-
res in section 6 and 8. town of Center
vile. $4,000. Rev. St. SIS.
Bucholz Schilling Realty Co, to Ray
mond Koch, lot 35, Clermont Add, city
Of Two Rivers. 81. Rev. st. so
Otto Gass to Mrs. Olive Frasch, lot
blk. 2, Riverside Add, city OF Two Riv.
ers. sl,975. Rev, st. So.
0. Torrison Co. to Alfred Il. Aarhus
lots in blk. II, city of Manitowoc, 81
Rev. st. SO.
Albert II. Burkart to Charles Starda
lot 5, blk 3, Leiteritz Subd, city oi
Manitowoc 81, Rev. st. so
Roland Brachmann to Anton Deder-
ing, lot Is, Elmhurst Add, city Of Man.
itowoc. 81. Rev st. so.
Anton Betke to Conrad Hamann. 10
IA, blk. II" Blesch Subd., city OF Man
itowoc. ST. Rev ST. 81.
John w. Schneider to Alvin Schnei
der, so acres in Sec 10, town of Meem'
$1,000. Rev. st. s4
Elizabeth j. Jackson to Samuel T
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

Next Wednesday, the 18th, will be
the honored anniversary of the death
of Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland
The day will be honored by the Fen
ians of the southern portion of the
county by grand ball, and other fes-
tivities at the hotel of Michael Herr
in Meeme.
AT Maple Grove preparations for a
celebration on large scale are being
made and it will undoubtedly be &
splendid affair. Service in the church
will take place in the morning. after
which the popular orator, Major Nc
Williams, and other friends, will de-
liver orations. The new Manitowoc
Cornet Band will enliven the occasion
with some of its choice music, and all
who attend may expect a good time
We expect to hear of large crowd
in attendance from Manitowoc, Calu-
met and Brown counties, at Maple
Grove on that day, and wish them all
a Merry ST. Patrick's day in the
morning
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

On Friday last, the large and com
modious residence of Lewis Sherman
Esq, on the south side of the river,
was burned to the ground, together
with nearly all of its contents. The
day was very cold, which fact pre-
vented our firemen and their machin-
cry from performing that saving labor
which otherwise they would have been
glad to have done. The fire is sup
posed to have started from defective
chimney and SO rapidly did the flames
spread that the inmates barely escaped
Mrs. S. heroically jumped from the
second story window. The loss to Mr..
Sherman on house and furniture is
about $4,000 and we regret to state
that there was no insurance.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
EDUCATIONAL.
(By ]. w. Voboril)

Those teachers wishing to change to
another school or to leave the profess
sion should notify the superintendent
at once. 1t is of importance and mutual
benefit to you as well as TO the school
Boards that you should do this.
Several posters have been sent to you
regarding the treatment of seed to pre-
vent smut losses in Wisconsin. At this
time when conservation of food-stufl's
is so vital, ii is important that you call
the attention of the farmers to this
method ofincreasing aheir yields. Short
talks can be given to the children and
a poster displayed in the school or pres
ferably at the cheese factory.
Teachers who wish to write for a GER
tifieate April II and 18th, will please
notify this Office at once
One of the questions in the Diploma
| examinations in Civics may be ques-
ton on the work your school society.
There seems to be shortage of teach
ers in spite of the classes graduating
from Training Schools and Normals.
Many of our best teachers left the pro-
iession the last year and others are
about to leave. Therefore, if you have
a good teacher, do not wait until the
annual meeting before you rehire her,
or if you are looking for a good teacher
do not delay in securing one in advance
before the supply of experienced teach
ers is exhausted. 1T is "A poor policy
TO be changing teachers each year.
You will soon be receiving applica-
tions from teachers for positions in
your school. Sometimes poor teach
er attracted by the good salary applies
notice to the superintendent. When
you receive applications from teachers
without n personal notice from the
county superintendent do not make n
contract without consulting him. lie
will give you fair estimate of the
teachers ability. The superintendent
of course, cannot be held responsible in
case where he is not consulted.
Some teachers can teach small
school very well where the discipline
is easily maintained but would be an
utter failure in large school with
difficult discipline. Some can manage
large school ms far rs discipline is
concerned, but haven't the ability to
plan their work or teach effectively.
Then, we have the extra good teachers
who do well under nearly any circum-
stances and the others who are lazy,
Indifferent or lacking in teaching abil-
ity, who would do poorly under the
best of circumstances.
The Superintendent has the oppor-
tunity to study the various teachers
and to Judge their ability and is there
fore better able to Judge whether they
can handle your particular school or
NOT
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
ITEMS FROM the PILOT FILES
FIFTY YEARS AGO

We neglected to notice last week
the arrival in town of our old friend
and fellow citizen John Robinson, Esq,
now of Green Bay. Mr.. Robinson has
host of friends in Manitowoc who
are always glad to welcome him to his
old home, and who are rejoiced to
learn that he is doing a prosperous
business in the drug and medicine
line in Green Bay.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
FARM FOR SALE

Eighty acres located three miles
West of Newton station with or with
out personal property. Good buildings
and good location. For terms call on
or write to.
MRS. BRInGET MURPHY.
TIMOTHY, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

We regret to learn that little son
of Fred Seegers, butcher, about five
years of age, fell into boiler of boil
ing water on Tuesday evening, scald-
ing himself badly. The little fellow
suffered much pain until Wednesday
evening, when death ended his suf-
ferings. He was a bright intelligent
lad, upon whom his parents dotted. The
sympathy of all attend them in their
loss.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

There are two new slang express
sions which will no doubt find their
way to Manitowoc in the course o.
time "He wears rubbers" is the slang
method of saying a man is a sneak
He doesn't cut ice" means that the
person thus spoken of is of no import
ance.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

The Electric Light Company is put
ting in a reserve engine so that the
plant will be practically double one
1t will have three engines and three
boilers either two of which can run
the plant and have one third power to
spare.
Although so far Il mas never had oc-
casion to use a reserve, nevertheless II
has been decided to go to the extra ex
pense in order to be prepared for any
emergency.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
Marriaue LIcens,

The following marriage licenses
have been Issued 10y the county clerk
the past week.
Ar thur Otto OF valders and Helen
Behn ke OF Rockland: Dewey Bennett
OF Manitowoc and Jessie Bence OF Me-
nominee Falls, Wis; Herman Psgel Of
Hchleswig andlHilma Rohrdanz Of Kiel.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
NOTICE OF SALE.

The acres OF land with buildings,
known as Anna Masisk property, near
Northheim, Newton, will be sold at
County Judges Ofiice OF Manltowoc, on
March 81, 1919, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Reserving rights to reject any and all
bids.
THEODORE KAMA,
81 in behalf OF minor heirs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

The engagement of Mic Terens and
Anna Zanders of Mishicot is announc-
ed. There is no better man than Nick
is, and his prospective bride is a
charming young lady.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

Windmills suffered considerably
throughout the county from the blow
of last Saturday night. The windmill
of John Morgan Of Cato and that of
Upper in Franklin were blown down
A like disaster occurred to the wind
mill of Wnf Playfair Of Franklin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
Several pearees Worse.

Hank--A quitter Is one who quits
but Stacker Is one who doesn't begin
Buffalo Times.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

John Terens OF Mishicot was In the
city yesterday looking the typical
Mishicot man,--handsome.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

DR.. Frank Mulholland who is now
located in Menominee, Mich, is spend
ing a couple of weeks in the city with
his parents.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

John Stephenson of Liberty was In
the city yesterday trying to sell mum
ber OF fat stock.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

Miss Alice Richards, died Friday
after a long illness. The deceased, q
daughter of Mrs. Jonah Richards who
survives her, was native of this city,
born here 81 years ago and attended
the local schools. Later the family re.
sided at Milwaukee and California re
turning here some sixteen or eighteen
years ago, making their home on PARK
street,-up to the past two years Be-
sides her mother Miss Richards is sur.
vived by two brothers, Henry G. of this
city and William d. Richards of Cali.
fornia.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13
OBITUARY

Erck N. Anderson, pioneer vessel
captain of the lakes and for twenty five
years resident of this city where he
was owner of schooners Glen Cuyler
Anna Turlne and the Charles Luling,
died last week at his home at
Sawyer, Door County. Capt. Ander'
son was married TO Marie Solverson Of
this city who with one daughter sur
wives him. He was 10 years old. Mr.
and Mrs Charles Solverson and Adoph
Hanson of this city were at Sawyer for
the funernal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

The Annual Graded School Declama-
tory Contest will be held at the Court
House Assembly Room on Saturday,
April 5th at 10 o'clock A. NJ. The con
testants will be entered in two divis.
ions, the Primary division consisting
of the lst, End, Bird and 4th grades and
the Grammar division consisting OF
the 5th, 9th, 9TH and sth grades. Every
Graded School is expected to partici-
pate, Do not attempt to teach long
difficult selections. Gold and silver
medals are awarded TO the winners in
the county contests.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-03-13

Jt. District No. 5 Liberty had the
misfortune of losing its school house
by fire on March 9th. The fire was
burning fercely when discovered at
about eight o'clock in the evening.
All efforts to save the building were
useless. Nothing was saved.
District No. | Gibson is now equip
ped with "a new adjustable seats. The
school gave patriotic program on
Feb 18th.
District No. Maple Grove purchas-
ed large mirror, thermometer, set
of cooking utensils, pencil sharpener,
set Of stage curtains and a set of Story
Hour Primers.
District No. Mishicot, purchased a
new complete set of Free and Tread well
supplementary readers, a new 5xS foot
flag, paper, towels, soap, and other
supplies.
District No. 2 Gibson, purchased a
new flag, new supplementary read
ers, hammer ana screw driver for man
ual training, and repaired the out
buildings.
District it. 2 >Rockland, purchased
new locks for the school house doors
and outbuildings. The school helped
to furnish program for the Farmers
Institute at Collins.
District it. Gibson, has strong
troop of boys Scouts A picture of the
troop has been received at this Office
The boys of this troop are learning
many things, among them patriotism
and manliness.