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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17
ITEMS FROM THE PILOT FILES
FIFTY YEARS AGO

Thirty-three applicants were pres
ent at the supplementary examination
of teachers, in this city, on the 4th
inst. The following statement shows
the result of the work of each appli.
cant whose average is III upward
Certificates of First Grade-L. j.
Nash 912, John Nagle 9b, w. C.
Stevens 81, Emma A. Guyles 8.
Certificates of Second Grade-T. L.
Cleary 81, Hattie E. Bacon 71a.
Certificates of Third Grade-John
Carey, 7 1-5, E. J. Smalley AS, L.
Murphy 6 rs, John f. Carey 6,
Chas, Boehmer, 5 3-5, Mary A. Mont
gomery 2-5, L. H. Truettner 4 3-5,
Julia H. Pierpont Az,
MICHAEL KIRWAN,
Co. Supt. of Schools
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk the
last week.
Calvin Barta OF Two Creeks and
Leila Haylinek OF Gibson; Erwin Bar.
mes OF Liberty and Agnes Kelley OF
Newton; Arthur Muetzelburg of New
ton and Alice Hirschman OF Center
villei Joseph Waniger OF Rapids and
Esther krumm OF Manitowoe; John
Soharbaeh Of Reedsvllle and Mary
Stelzer OF Cato.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17
Annle Crop lmportant.

No other fruit crop means so muchi
the country over, as apples do No
other fruit grown IN the United States
Is so universally liked, used and relied
upon fall, winter and spring. A large
apple crop is rich In enjoyment aud
important as d source Of sound health.
From every point Of view, 1t Is good
for the whole country.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17

Our firemen were again called out
on Thursday afternoon, about a
O'Clock by the burning of the new ho-
tel on the corner of main and Buff
falo streets, north side, which was
owned and occupied by Nels Gilbert.
The building proved total loss, as
the companies in which it was in
.sured had collapsed under the pres
sure of the Chicago fire. The furni-
ture was mostly saved. The loss will
fall heavily on Mr.. Gilbert as the
building was new one, and had but
recently been put into running order.
His loss will be about $500.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17
nCelestiaI" Nose.

|hen the nose is symmetrical, but
lave from root 10 tip, and tilted AT
lin. II IL called n celestial" nose
Indicates an inquIring disposition.
young children have this type
hose until the character Is de-
bed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17

On Sunday night last, the barn,
shed, two horses, several head of cat
tie, and all the feed belonging to
Miles Mcmahon, on the river road,
town of Manitowoc Rapids, were de-
stroyed by fire. Loss in the neigh
borhood of $1,500. Insured for ST.
900.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17

Married November 9th, 1871, at
the residence of the Rev. C. B. Stew
ems, of Manitowoc, and by the same,
the Rev. John Paterson and Miss
Clementine L. Robinson, both parties
of Cato.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17
OBITUARY

Matthias Skarda, who for several
years was, engaged in the hotel bust
ness in the city died Monday morn
ing at his home, 739 South Twenty
second street, aged rs years.
Mr.. Skarda was, native of Prague,
Bohemia, and came to America when
25 years of age, locating on a farm
at Branch, later removing to the city
where for years he conducted the
Green Bay House and the Kossuth
House on the North Side. He retired
from the business several years ago
and returned to the farm, but a
month ago removed to the city again.
A wife and ten children survive,
Mrs. Fred Rhodes of Wall, Pa, Mrs.
Fred Young Of Chicago, Mrs. William
Haas of Toledo, and Misses Blanch of
this city and Clara, of Milwaukee,
Joseph, William, Charles, and Oscar,
this city, and Frank of Sheboygan.
MIR. Skarda was a member of the S.
&c. p. S.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon. Rev. Keicker officiated.
Interment was in Evergreen cemc-
terry.
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Co. Supt. of Schools

Married Nov. 6, 1871 at Maple
Grove by the Rev. Andrew Seubert,
Thomas Lyons and Maggie C. Muir
ply, both of Cato.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

Horace Rublee, editor of The Mil
waukee Sentinel, died on Monday,
October 10, 1896. This takes from
the editorial fraternity of the coun-
try one of its most graceful writer's
as well as one of its independent and
vigorous thinkers There was a lit
erary finish to everything Mr.. Rublee
wrote, and its vigor was always re-
lieved by the polish of a cultivated
mind. He had mastered the art of
combining simplicity with elegance
and he had a directness of statement
which gave compactness to every sem
tence. He was never misunderstood
because he thought clearly and his
words were made the servants of his
thought. His sarcasm, though veiled,
was cutting and he used it with telling
effect against an opponent or a meas
ure when it would prove more effec-
tive than an array Of facts. His per-
ceptions were wonderfully clear and
he had the honesty of the student.
Though tactful in the support of any
thing which he deemed deserving Of
advocacy, he never urged argument
which was suggested more by the
prospect of success than by its pro-
priety. He never sacrificed to ex-
Ipediency, and though he may have
withheld disapproval in Difference to
the judgment of others, he never
gave countenance to a makeshift
whic hhad a taint of unworthiness.
Mr.. Rublee was a cultured man,
somewhat precise in his statement as
a man is apt to be who is given
to reflection as he was, but a charm
ing onversationalist. Never were
appearances more deceptive than in
his case. One would not look for
humor in an exterior so clearly
marked with the "pale cast of
thought" But it was there in abun-
dance. 1t was spontaneous though
held in checi' by a sort Of reserve
which in most people would be incon-
sistent with hon nor.
His mind was well stored with in
formation. He never attempted dis
play but drew from his storehouse of
facts as a host would furnish good
things for the delectation of a guest
Mr. Rublee was never fully appre-
ciated by the people Of Wisconsin for
his ability and his learning; still less
for the literary excellence and yigor
Iof his writings. In his death the state
has lost a great editor.
"The man who talks with the loud.
est tongue, does least" wrote the poet
priest. The Irish people find this
fact well exemplified in the course OF
the spy Jones, who is now in England
divulging the secrets of the Clan-na.
Gael and giving testimony to convict
one Of his former comrades. But
while in this count,,v there was nc
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17
The STRONGER ScxI

No man is SO strong or so great that
he Is not afraid Of somebody, and In
nine cases out of ten that somebody
II q woman. Hamilton Herald.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17

News has been received here of the
death of w. E. Niles at Gladstone
Oregon. He formerly resided in the
town of Eaton, this county, but re-
moved with his family to Oregon
some Is years ago. The old Niles
postoffice was named after his faith,
er.
Besides his wife Mr.. Niles is sur,
vived by five children-Mrs. Eugene
Anderson Of Kankakee, H.; Mrs
Bernard Hagermann of Milwaukee
Ore; Mrs. Jesse Hammock Of Port,
land, Ore; Mrs. Ralph MacGetchie
and Clifford Niles Of Gladstone, Ore
He also leaves two sisters-Mrs. Ad.
die Syms of Gladstone, and Mrs. Ell
Attridge of Star Prairie, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-11-17
DOINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

The board met Tuesday afternoon
and was called to order by Chairman
Schneider.
The only matters that came up
were opening of bids from banks for
the deposit of county funds and the
reading of claims against the county.
There were five bids, the four banks
Of this city and the bank at Francis
Creek. The bids from the city banks
were all alike, Is per cent, and the
Francis Creek bank per cent The
bids were referred to the committee
on finance.
Three claims were filed for dam
ages against the county as follows;
Ferdinand Jaeckel, $4,000 for the
death of his osn on a bridge at Two
Rivers; Fred Grams, $4,000 for in
juries alleged to be due to insult
ficient bridge protection near
"Skwor's hill" in Cooperstown. A.
L. Polster, $51.10, damage to auto
mobile alleged to have been caused
by insufficient lights on bridge re-
/ pair work near Spring Valley Upon
N motion the board adjourned until
q "Wednesday morning.
A At the session Wednesday morn
ling, mild sensation was created
&when the report of the county fair
board was read containing a state
Y ment that the three city members
! from outside the county board will
y 3not accept reappointment "under any
II circumstances" The three are
" President M. H. Dempsey, Secretary
Fred Borcherdt, Jr. and Treasurer F.
I. Zentner.
The report is lengthy document
detailing the condition and improve
nents of the big county property and
he third fair held under the control
II the county government. Although
he fair was big success as a fair
md agricultural exhibition the finan-
ial feature was disappointing. This
# vas true of fairs big and little all
yer the state in 1921. They recon-.
bend that the row. of fimsy race
orse stalls along the south fence be
y prn down and substantial horse sta
les be built on the north side. Re
y arding financial matters the report
81 hys:
"We will have in our treasury af-
Pr we receive the state aid from the
ate treasurer, which is generally
hid in the spring, and after we have
- Rid the balance due JG CONTRACT of
pttle exposition building and the
ayment of premiums, a balance of
pproximately S4,500.00 with which
start the year 1922 fair.
. The financial success of the 1921
q ir is fully set forth in the detailed
, port of the treasurer of our Asso
alton, copy of which is hereunto
tached for your information. A
ndensed statement is as follows:
bmunt on hand Oct. 1,
1901 n opo %
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13
TO BUILD MORE
 OCEAN BEACH BATH HOUSES

New London is to take action at a spe- cial city meeting on the proposition of Arthur G. Rudd, which is endorsed by the board of park commissioners, to lease a tract of land at Ocean Beach to him. upon which to build bathhouses. said lease to be for period of n years.
 Rudd's proposition provides that the city shall build at his expense q build ing covering ground of approximately 138x169,, containing recreation plat form, approximately 25X159, an office. and approximately 1000 lighthouses, a locker room for men and women, and about 250 lockers. laundry and drying room and toiets for men and for women.
 The said building is to he constructed in five units, one each 10 be erected each year during the first five years of the lease and in accordance with the appro- val of the park commissioners.
 The said building shall be the proper ty of the city, and the city is asked only to pay the expense of the plumbing and fixtures in the public toilets in the building.
 In addition to this RuId agrees to pay the city a rental of S50,000 $500 to be paid the second year, S1.O00 the third year, S1,500 the fourth year. and $200O the fifth year. s4000 each year from the sixth to the 10th year inclusive and i $500 from the 10th to the 20th inclu- sivc At tho end of the goth year the | lease terminates
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13
SOCIAL HELD
 AT CENTRAL. BAPTIST CHIRCu

Fourteen mothers and thirty-fve girls attended social for mothers given on Wednesday evening at the Central Ban tist church by the Girl Scouts and the World Wide Guild of the church. Each organization conducted a programme to show what it's work is and what are it's results.
 The programme was in charge of Miss Helen s. Kilborn, director of Ycl.ng Peoples Work of the church. The motn- CTS gathered in Bushnell chapel, which was beautifully decorated with lavender, and lilaca The programme opened with a demonstra tion of the opening ex- ercises of a Girl Scout meeting. The next part was devoted to the World Wide Guild Amy March and Dorothy Glider sleeve gave missionary stories Sybil Palmer gave a talk on Medical Mis- sions. Muriel Yeager, president of the W. w. G., gave the history of it's founding, and the purpose and pledge which all girls of the w. w. G. try to follow. Worth While Girls of the World Wide Guild, Working With God for the Whole World Good"
 The Girl Scout part of the programme opened with a talk Ion Scouting, by Violet Disco. She told of the history
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13
HOME BUSINESS TELEPHONES
 WILL HAVE TO PAY MORE

In connection with the campaign tele- phone companies are making to obtain further increases in revenue the Soulh- ern New England company is making a canvass of the state and arranging to transfer to the business class all tee phones in homes that are used primarily for business purposes. Such transfer has already resulted in d considerable increase in revenues.
 The Southern New England company. about a year ago. increased its rates and also demands its payments monthly in advance.
 The American Telegraph and Tele- phone company recently increased it's stock dividend from an per cent. basis to 9 per cent. and now this company is issuing S9o0oO000 more stock in or der to get funds for every day use The Southern New England company pays s 1 per cent. stock dividends annually Every telephone that can be shifted | to business basis will give the company
 an increase yearly revenue.
 Another means of increasing revenue i is increased use of pay stations The company is aiming for $1,oO0.Oo0 worth of pay station business next year. as ] compared with about S75O,OOO this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13
PAYS FINE FOR HAVING
 NO REGISTERED DRTGGIsT

Charged with conducting a pharmacy at 107 State street, New London, with out a registered druggist being employed there, Charles N. Taylor, proprietor of Taylor's drug store in that city was arraisned in police court there Thurs day and fined S25. Mayor Herbert M LerOu of Norwich. secretary of the state board of pharmacy, appeared in court against the accused and testified that Mir. Taylor had been warned to close his store until he. secured q registered phar- macist. Failure on the part of Mir. Fay Tor b obey the order of the commission CT, led to a complaint being filed with Prosecuting Attorney Daniel M. Cronin.
 MT. Taylor created scene Tn the court room by interrunting Mayor Le- rou's testimony. While Mr Lerou was stating the facts to the court, MT. Tay- Tor, sitting on the accused bench. shout ed. That's not so" He attempted to continue 10 dispute with the witness. but was quickly silenced by Sergeant Neslon Is. Smith, court officer
 Mayor Lerou explained that the law provides that a drug store can only be operated with the services of a registered druggist. During the temporary ab- senoe of the registered druggist. as dur ing lunch hours and at such other short intervals as is necessary, the store can be kept open. it was explained. Mir. Le- rou stated that Mir Taylor had been warned previously by the commissi ion and had sometimes been without the ser 1 vices of a registered man for an extend ed period
 He stated that Mir. Taylor was inform
 ed Wednesday that he would have tt
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13

of the organization and what Scouting stands for. She was followed by tBeu- lah Carpenter and Marion Royce who gave talks on Homemaking, and Ruth Eaton, one of the youngest Scouts told how she had gained the Health Winner bidge. Muriel Yeager spoke on Home Nursing.
 Merit badges were presented to the following: Ruth Carpenter, health win ner, homemaker, craftsman; Maude Adams, handywoman, cyclist Ester tOt- taviano, needlewoman, miliiner, interpre- ter; Elizabeth Thumm, health winner. homemaker; Ruth Eaton. health winner; Hattie Clark, needIewoman; Marion Royce, homemaker Muriel Yeager, home nurse.
 Mss Kilbourn congra tulated the girls on receiving these badges. which repre- sent some real work on their part. There are several more girls who will win merit badges this spring and summer
 The girls then gave a demonstration of organized play, which was followed by a piano solo by Anna Spicer and a reading by Milicent Disco. After re- freshment were served, the girls sang songs and gave their cheers. The so- cal closed wit hthe singing of Taps" i The social committee who served were 1 Mildred Peckham, Mpriel Yeager, and 1 Violet Disco.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13
DEMONSTRATIONS LECTURERS AT

 Preston City grange met Tuesday az- ening and heard a programme of m usual interest Master Clifford L. DawIey presided at the business meeting and then turned tbo meeting over to the lecturer, who pre- sented the following programme: Grange chorus The Plow, Spade and Hoe; dem ohStratelc lecture on Kitchen Convenience eS Mss Gladys Stratton, home demon strauon agent for Farm Bureau: Granoa chorus Three Cheers For Old New Eng land demonstrative lecture on the Steam Pressure Cooker. by Miss Grace Miller of Putnam
 Miss Stratton in her lecture smoke of the necessity of kitchen arrangements that would save steps time and labor She also showed the use and advantage of dish carrier, fireless cooker. iceless refrigerator With a few devices to aid in dish washing
 Miss Miller gave many helpful sug- gestions on the use of the steam nras- sure cooker. Owing to lack of time she dld no cooking as had been planned.
 A rising vote of appreciation was gfv- en the Misses Stratton and Miller for their helpful talks.
 ' The lecturer announced that the next meeting of the grange would be on Fri day evening. May 27th, when Prof. Chas. Wheeler and Hon. Leonard H. Healev would address the grange
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13
rIremen.s yrascot Found in Wen.

After spending IS hours at the bottom of a 2O-foot well. Bill. mascot bull dog of the Niagara Engine Company Of New London. was discovered and rescued at o'clock Wednesday afternoon by Pa trclman George Perkins. The dog had fallen into the well. while attending the fire on Federal street extension Monday night. Luckily. the well was nearly dry and nartly filed with rubbish.
 Children playing in tho vicinity of the deserted well heard noises arise from the pit of the well and called Policeman Perkins attention. X ladder was run down. the dog brought to the surface. Outside of being wet. cold. and slightly lame. the mascot showed no bad effects of his night in the well.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13

close up until he could secure a licensen man. "No attention was paid by Mr. Taylor to this request, and so l made the complaint against him" testified Commissioner Lorou.
 When he had finished. Mir. Taylor was permitted to testify in his own behalf. He stated that Wednesday he had ber- rowed a licensed druggist from another drug store.
 Commissioner Lerou reported that al- though ordered to close. he believed that Mir Taylor's store was open Thursday. The court. thereupon. imposed fine. Mr. Taylor having admitted he was guilty. Apparently absent -mindedly. Mir. Tay- Tor attempted to leave the court room without paying his fine. He was stopped by the court officer. but was finally re- leased upon payment of the fine and costs
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13
PLANT LEFT OVER S9,OOO.OOO DEBTS

ton and credited to the principal ac- count. and amount to s147,061.71.
 Schedule A consists of gains made on sales and other transactions whereby the executors realized more than the amount of appraisal, and the total gains amounted to $1,00S,44o.4 4S.
 Schedule B-1 consists of payments made by the executors of the debts owed by testator at time of death and amount to $9,975, ,557.27. (An item of S495S13 paid to the federal government under pro- test and for which refund has been demanded, is not included in the debt item.
 Taxes Paid h II States
 Schedule B-3 consists of expenses of administration amounting to S5,O41, ,556.90 of which S4,635, ,630.22 was for fnheri- tance taxes and the balance in federal and state taxes. (Of the state taxes these were paid in 14 different states and have been paid in full except in Connecticut. Connecticut has been paid s60O,O 900 on account and balance due is yet to be determined.)
 Schedule B-4 consists of payments to general and specific legatees under the will and amount to S577,17S.75 Schedule B-5 consists of a payment of S5S,5Q0 to F. dec Sullivan on account of executors fees
 Schedule B-6 consists of losses in sales and transactions compared with the appraisal, and amounts to $1.06S.726.O3.
 (Note-The figures showing saIes made in excess of appraisal and the figures showing loss over appraisal, indicate a. net loss of about $550o0
 For Future Expenses. Schedule B-7 consists of items of amounts to be retained by the executors to meet expenses of administration in the future, inc first item amounting to s1.- 453,131.o1 and S495,S134S claimed as refund from the federal government. The second item under this head in cludes expenses of S25.291.71 incurred in obtaining from the courts a c3nstruc- ton of the will of the late Morton F Plant, which case was known as Hav- ward against Hayward
 It was also stated by Attorney Shear CT that claim against the estate of S2oo,000 by Mrs. Jennie NJ. Lynch had been settled for s45O0O cash. and a claim against the estate of S12O q74 l brought by Mrs Anna NJ Never was set. i tied for $51.000. These settlements er- 1 fecting a total saving of about s234 00o
 The estimated. expenses and fees of tbe l executors is. given as s1,652. .93493 an( attorneys fees estimated total of s250 OeO. Up to date $17O,O0O has been maid
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13
Testimony in Case Completed

Taking of testimony in the case of Andrew Farley of New Haven. adminis- trator Of the estate of the late Mary Kane agains. Rev William C. Fitzsim- mons. pastor of St. Joseph's church of New London was completed before Judge George E. Hinman in the superior court in New Haven Wednesday. lt was agreed to dispense with the arguments and submit briefs.
 The suit is to recover money hciongin to Mrs. Kane which Father FitEsimm0E4 is alleged 10 have withdrawn from a savings bank cn orders secured from her and which is is claimed he had nr right to do.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13

don. and the recruiting officer will look him up.
 5 who are of good character are eliri- ble for enlistment in the navy An e-- l.siment in the navy includes a full out ht or clothing. free medical attention. dental treatment, board and lodEi1g. a chance to learn a trade and plenty Of travel. The pay in the navy runs from S33 to SEC per month. The navy re- cruitinE officer Will be at the post office every Wednesday. Thursday and Friday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13

brought before the sheriff recently and nolled for want of sufficient evidence at that time.
 Mrs. Ruby Soloman in Pines street Columbia, also has d claim against Binin for damages to her barn door, which she says. was broken by Binh's automo- bile, kept there last winter.
 It is understood that Binin has placed an attachment of $500 on the Merlin Farm. In regard to the settlement of Aysher's claim of $9O for wages. Binin wished to settle it in Hartford bdt was told it must be settled in Columbia, which it is expected he will do Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-13
COLUMBIA LIQUOR CASE
 MAY BE SETTLED FRIDAY

Morris Binin. who was brought to trial last week at Columbia before Justice Raymond E. Clarke, for having intoxi- eating liquor in his possession with in tent to sell and who was fined S1OO and $S435 costs, is expected to he in that town today CFriday). Binn appealed the case to the superior court. giving q bond of $1.OoO An additional bond of $50 was required to cover a claim of s90 for six weeks wages, claimed by Reu- ben Aysher as due him from Binin and Merlin. in connection with the manufac- ture of whislley. It is expected that he will pay the fine and Ayshers claim and not take the case to the superior court. It is understood that Sheriff Briggs will arrest him again for trial of the case