The Gazette from Stevens Point, Wisconsin • Page 4

VOL. XVIII. STEVENS POINT. AUG. 14.

1895. NO. V. The German Editors of Wisconsin In Thirteenth Annual Convention. THEY ALL HAVE A RIGHT ROYAL THE.

Well Pleated With Their Reception and Leave a Oood ImpreMion. The German Press Association of Wisconsin, in 13th annual convention, has been with us, and its members have departed for their respective homes carrying with them many pleasant recollections of their stay in Stevens Point. Friday, Saturday and Sunday last were taken up for their business meetings and social recreation, and while much of interest was transacted by them as newspaper men, the social part was the main feature. Those present from abroad were Adolph Wittmann, editor of the Manitowoc Post, the venerable president of the association Wm. Raetz- rnann, of the LaCrosse Herold and "Volksfreund, the courteous secretary C.

Fehlandt, Port Washington Zeit- ung; W. F. Weber, Fond du Lac Courier; Geo. Meyer, Milwaukee Seibote Edward Gobel, Antigo Herold G. M.

Hotschick, the Madison correspondent of the Milwaukee Germania, and wife R. M. Voll, Ashland Herold; Paul F. Miller, Fountain City Rebublikaner; Carl Gebhard, Madison Staatz Zeitung Gebhard A. Kuehn, La C'rosse Nordstern, and wife Max.

Laury, Milwaukee Abend Post, and wife; Emil Wittzack, Racine Correspondent, and wife; A. G. Pankow, Marshfleld Demokrat; Hans Demuth, Fountain City Alma Blatter; August Greulich and wife, Milwaukee; Lieut. Gov. Emil Baensch, of Manitowoc Dolfee Doellingen, Milwaukee Abend Post; Nic.

Ewerhardt and Alphonse Troller, Sheboygan Demokrat; John L. Uter- moehl, Fountain City Bebublikaner. In this state there are about eighty newspapers published in the German language, and the convention held in this city was one of the largest, as well as the most representative, held in the history of the Wisconsin German Press Association. Those who came to this city were an able, courteous and wideawake class of men, such as one would expect to find among moulders of public opinion and gatherers of news. While they publish papers in a foreign tongue, all are thorough American citizens, first, last and every time, and will always be found on the right side of every question for the advancement and prosperity of our commonwealth and her cosmopolitan people.

Business sessions of the Association were held on Saturday and Sunday forenoons, and among other things the following resolutions were adopted Resolved, That der Verein der Deutschen Presse von Wisconsin herewith tender their hearty thanks to the authorities and population of the city of Stevens Point, especially the honorable mayor, J. L. Barker, for the extreme hospitality received to the Green Bay R. R. Co.

for courtesies extended, and to the Catholic Order of Foresters for the use of their hall for holding its business sessions. Resolved, That this resolution be given to the local press for publication. Sunday forenoon, Adolph Wittmann, of Manitowoc, was again chosen president for the ensuing year, and Paul of Fountain City, as secretary and treasurer. Fountain City, over in Buffalo county, about thirty-five miles north of La Crosse, was chosen as the place for holding the next annual gathering. This is one of the most appropriate places imaginable for holding a German convention.

The town has a population of about 3,200, with one American, two Irish and one Scandinavian family. All the rest are German, and while the mother tongue is mainly adhered to in business and social life, the language of this country is not lost sight of, being taught in the schools and spoken when occasion requires. Friday evening there was a reception at Eintrachts Hall, after which a concert and entertainment took place. The program was opened with an overture by the Amphion orchestra, and this was followed with a song by the Eintrachts Verein. Mayor Barker then stepped forward and delivered the following short address of welcome LADIKS AND GENTLEMEN the representative of the muncipality of Stevens Point, and its citizens, and in the name of the city and the people, 1 welcome the representatives of the German state press to our midst.

The choice of our city as your meeting place is an honor which wo fully appreciate: we are concerned only by our inability to more practically testify our regard. This is the voice of tbe whole people of Stereos Point. The free and untrameled condition of the public press of this country makes it a source of great power, and exercised as it has been in the past, renders it one of the bulwarks of our liberties. The welfare and prosperity of any portion ot it is tbe welfare of our future. The German press is the mouthpiece of a people who have rendered immeasure- able aid in placing Wisconsin in the proud place she has won among the sisterhood of states.

The history of your past as citizens of Wisconsin, is a surety of the future. Long may your honorable body thrive as preservers of public posterity, and defenders of public liberty and honor. Deeply appreciating the compliment confered by choosing our city as your meeting place, and knowing tbe public interest in the welfare of your common calling, or profession, I extend to you the freedom of our city. That freedom cannot be intrusted to better hands than to those whose brawn and brain have carved this state out of a wilderness. You are our guests, and we beg you to overlook our meagre entertainments and accept our best intentions for our faults.

This address was happily responded to by Adolph Wittmann, president of the association, after which Mrs. Fanny E. Jenks and Prof. Louis Schidlo rendered a superb piano duett. Paul F.

Mueller, of Fountain City, read a lengthy paper on the German Press Association, the duty of its members as journalists, and in the course of which he took occasion to score the various "isms" that spring up every now and then to disturb the peace and happiness of an otherwise contented people. Mr. Mueller's paper was in the German language. John H. Brennan paid a high compliment to the Germans in this country and especially the state of Wisconsin, and, as is always the case, his remarks were heartily received.

Hans Demuth, of Fountain City, read an original poem, written for this occasion and in which there were a number of comic sentences and situations. Lieut. Gov. Emil Baensch appeared at this time, coming over the Green Bay road from Manitowoc, and upon being introduced to the audience, delivered a address on the German press of the United btates, the first German paper being printed in this country in 1739, or about 30 years after the first paper was printed in the English language. Since then the German press has advanced with civilization, until there are but few states in the union where it is not well represented.

Another song by the Eintrachts Verein ahd music by A in ph ions and tne program was brought to a close. The floor was then cleaned for dancing, and when the grand march was called Lieut. Gov. Baensch and Miss Anna Park lead the happy procession, consisting of about fifty couples. The good time was kept up until early morning.

Gov. Upham arrived in the city Saturday noon and was met at the depot by a delegation of citizens and visitors. He was escorted to Forester Hall, where the editors were still in session, and after being welcomed by the presiding officer, replied in a fitting manner. Saturday afternoon the whole delegation, with their ladies, were driven about the city in carriages, being shown the various places of interest. They were especially pleased with our churches and schools, and the good impression made will be a lasting one.

Arriving at the Eintrachts Hall, all alighted and were treated to an exhibition by the fire department. First came the hook and ladder company and then hose company No. 2. Walking over to Main street, near the corner of Church street, hose company No. 1 appeared on the scene, making the run from their house and turning on a stream of water in just one minute and a half after the alarm was sounded.

The work of the fire laddies was highly spoken of by the visitors, those from the larger cities, including Milwaukee, LaCrosse, Fond du Lac, Racine and Appleton, saying they never witnessed any better or more clever practice work and congratulating our city on its efficient department, with Chief Packard and Chief Grant at the head. At four o'clock a special was taken for the Plover Paper Co. plant at Whiting, a train having been kindly tendered by the Green Bay company. This was the first time several of the editors had witnessed the making of paper, and after being shown through the mill by C. E.

Edwards, the superintendent, and presented with samples of some of the excellent grades of flat and book papers made, there was a general expression of pleasure, mingled with astonishment. Returning to the city, the new hardware store of C. Krembs Bro. was visited. Tbe finishing touches had just been completed on the interior of this fine establishment, and both its elegance, completeness and capacity afforded anolhor opportunity for gratification on the part of the visitors.

But the great time was yet in store on Fonrih FIRST MONDAY IN SEPT. The Public to Open Up tor Tall Term OB That of the Board. The Board of Education held a meeting on Monday evening, with all members present except W. W. Spraggon and Thos.

McPhail. After the minutes of the preceding meeting had been approved, President Congdon announced the following committees for, tbe ensuing year Finance--Glennon, McCreedy, Kujawa. Insurance-Glennon, Cartmill.Sprag- gon. j. High School and Text don, Simonds, McCreedy.

Teachers--McCreedy, Agnew, Cadman, Week and Dumbleton. Repairs and Supplies--Cadman, Glennon, Week, Agnew, Kieliszewski, Cartmill, McPhail. Bills were read and allowed as follows Water repairs 3 97 Krembs supplies 42 68 J. P. Leonard, sawing wood.

22 CO H. A. Simonds, telegram 30, Mrs. Jane Simons, cleaning 1st ward 4 Gross Jacobs, sundries 1 IT J. P.

Dorsey, team in 1894 2 Week Lumber 12 75 A. B. Dwinell, door checks 10 12 C. Lammon, cleaning 3d ward. 12 65 Mary Barwick, cleaning 6th wd.

8 J. A. Walker, insurance 570 J. P. Drake, a resident of Bristol, 11 New Hampshire, was tendered the posi-; tion of teacher of science, in tbe High; School, at a salary of $700 per Gavin Campbell was promoted to ah assistant in the High School at $60.00 per month, and Forest Grant engaged as principal of the 8th grade at $50.00 per month.

The last two are residents of this city, and among; our brightest and best educated young men. Miss Alva Halford, who taught' for two or three years previous to last year, when she was compelled to resign owing to the illness of her mother, who resides In the southern part of the state, was engaged as principal of the 2d ward at a salary of $45.00 per month. A. R. Week, as treasurer of the Board, gave a bond in the sum of $25000, with Jas.

Reilly, W. B. Buckingham and F. E. Bosworth as bondsmen.

It was decided that the coming school year should consist of -nine and -eSe- balf months, and that school shall commence on the first Monday, being the 2d of Sept. The president was authorized to procure cuts of the High School and the 1st, 3d, 4th and 5th ward buildings for printing In the new school catalogue. The matter of engaging a teacher of music was mentioned, and will be brought up again at the next meeting, to be held on the 20th inst. Beeldenoe of Ole on Vint street, Ku a CloM CalL-Lou by ZaMuanoe. Incendiaries were apparently at work in Stevens Point last Sunday plght and what came near being a disastrous fire was almost accidentally discovered.

Smoke was issuing from the residence of Ole Berg, located on First street, about midway between llain and Clark streets, shortly before JO o'clock. As soon as those in tbe neighborhood got around to the rear or west side of the house, the odor of kerosene was plainly noticable, and on further investigation a hole one loch in diameter was found bored thrpugh the siding some four feet from the ground, and two or three feet higher a smaller opening had made. The latter hole was probably made with a knite and javidently for the purpose of ventilation. The fire department was on the scene in their usual quick time, And soon had several streams playing in the building, and although the blaze was hard to get at, it was extinguished within a few minutes. Much water was necessarily thrown, and the principal loss will be from this source, although quite a large Jjble was burned where the fire started, the house was filled with smoke 8r some time.

Mr. Berg is at a loss to know why anybody should want to hum him out, as he didn't think be had an enemy in the world. He nevertheless feels thankful that the lire bug "got in his work" just at this time, Mrs. Berg having been visiting relatives in the country for several "days and nobody being in the house when the blaze started. A couple hundred dollars will probably cover the loss, with an insurance of $500 in Engberry's agency.

-UiHiK 00 Admission Will be Lower. For the coming Great District Fair prices of admission have been greatly reduced over former years. The general admission fee will be 35 cents, while children will be admitted for only 10 cents. These popular prices should certainly give satisfaction in all quarters, and ensure a greatly in- attendance. Tell your neighbor and ask him to come and bring his family.

Died at Wausau. Edward R. Brown, a young man who made Stevens Point his home a year or more, previous to ttiree or four years ago, died at Wausau on the 3d from quick consumption. During his residence here, Mr. Brown made his home at the Arlington House.

He was a bright, well educated and well informed fellow, but had a hobby for inspecting minerals, devoting both time and money in working the supposed iron ore deposits in this and adjoining counties. A rich aunt in the east sent Brown a regular allowance, but he often found himself on the "ragged edge," his expenses over-balancing the receipts. Last summer he had charge of a stone crusher at Wausau and while there he contracted a lung difficulty. Three Straight Heats. There were some great races at Terre Haute, last Friday, and Stevens Point's favorite trotter, B.

B. came forth victorious in the 2:14 race. There were five starters in the race, and was for a purse of The time was 2:12, 2:12, which lowers 15. B. record one and one-half seconds.

There were four nice? on Friday, two trotting and two pacing, and excellent time was made in all, Fidel, the son of Idol, equalling the groat Patchen's time, pacing the first mile in Messrs. Brill and Burr, owners of B. again have reason to be pleased, and we all share their pleasure. Both B. B.

P. and Maggie Sherman, have been entered for the free-for-all trot which takes place at the State park, Milwaukee, this afternoon. On Friday B. ft. P.

will go in a stake race, for a purse of $3.000, at Chicago. A MYSTERIOUS BLAZE. A Ripe Old Age. A festival in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth L.

Steward's seventieth birthday was given by her daughter, Mrs. Helen L. Baker, at Mrs. Steward's residence on Dixon street, last week, and a most enjoyable time was had by all present. Among the guests, beside members of the family consisting of Mr.

and Mrs. William Baker, John B. Camp, Miss zzle W. Camp and Miss Mary H. Baker, were Benjamin Ellis, Eric Baker, W.

G. Brown, Dell Parson, Hicks Curtice wife and daughter, and Leroy Steward, a son Mrs. Steward, Mrs. Clara Eeed of Portage, Mrs. Harry Raymond, Mrs.

Carley, Mrs. A. J. Durfee, Mrs. Jame Curtis, Mrs.

John Case and daughter, Mary, Mrs. Hollis Young, Mrs. W. B. Baker and Mrs.

George Camp. After a time of lively social converse, and the acceptance of various presents as tokens of friendship from the guests, the company adjourned to the dining room, and partook of a bountiful repast, consisting of nearly all the luxuries of the season. Tho after supper hour was spent in a very agreeable interchange of compliments and chitchat, interspersed with songs and recitations from Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Raymond, Mrs.

Curtice and Mrs. Helen Baker. A poem, written for the occasion by W. G. Brown, was also read.

Mrs. Steward was born and grew to womanhood in the town of Eaton, Madison county, N. Y. Her ancestors were of old Revolutionary stock, her father, Thomas Omans, having been an officer under the renowned General Sullivan. Of her father's family of fourteen children, beside herself, only two survive, Mrs.

Tackaberg, of West Eaton, N. and Rev. William R. Omans, of Rockwood, N. Y.

Mrs. S. has spent much of her time, since the close of our civil war, in canvassing for the most popular and instructive books published, and now lives in the enjoyment of a competency, surrounded by kindred and friends. Father Sherman to Lecture. Rev.

Thomas Sherman, son of the late Gen. W. T. Sherman, will lecture at St. Patrick's church in Lanark, next Monday afternoon, Aug.

19, at 3 o'clock. His subject will be the same as that on which he recently spoke at the Madison summer school, "The Present Position of Catholics." The lecture will be given under the auspices of Rev. E. P. Lorigan, and the little church will be filled.

An admission fee of 25 cents will bo charged. More New Cottages. J. P. Hothman is about to put up two modern cottages at the corner of Briggs and Smith north of M.

T. Olin's residency the stone foundations for which have already been laid by J. T. Parker and Chas. Lawton.

The houses will be of equal sbe, 28x32 feet, and it is expected that the carpenter contract will be let in a few days. Mr. RoUiman's brother, John, will occupy one of them with his family while the other will be rented. Not Yet Allowed. At the time change was made In the receivership of the Commercial bank, last week, E.

J. Pflffner taking the place of J. P. Mallck, the latter presented his accounts to the for allowance. Among these were three bills, $1,238.70 for taxes paid the city, $603.38 for a bond procured from the American Surety company, and one of $700 for services as receiver for four months.

The consideration of these items was heard before Judge Webb yesterday at Grand Bap- ids, John H. Brennau representing the depositors and Byron B. Park the receiver. Mr. Brennan argued that the tax account should not be allowed, as the assessment was Illegal, setting forth that the levy should have been made against tho stockholders of the Commercial bank and not the Commercial bank itself.

Further consideration of this matter was then adjourned for one week. Mr. Ptiffner took charge of the bank affairs on Wednesday afternoon, and has been getting matters in shape since then. The securing of an expert to go over the books has not yet been accomplished, and it is quietly whispered that may take a brigher turn for all interested before many days. STRUCK BY A TRAIN.

August Seidler, Jr, Was Struck by Passenger No. 1, Yesterday Morning, and Seriously Injured. August Seidler, a young man about twenty years of age and a son of Mr. and Mrs. August Seidler, 524 Brown street, was seriously, If not fatally injured by passenger train No.

1, going north on Tuesday morning. He was sitting on a culvert, about one mile east of Junction City, and was so close to the passing train that he was struck on the bead by the projecting steps. The engine passed him without injury, but be did not apparently realize that be was so close to the train and was knocked senseless. The train was stopped and the young man put on board and taken to the hospital at Marsbfleld. His father left for that place last evening, and has not yet returned.

At last account August was still unconscious, and a late dispatch says that his recovery Is doubtful. The young man worked for the Boston Furniture Co. for a year or more previous to this season. Death of Mrs. John F.

O'Keefe. The announcement of the death of this estimable lady, last Friday, came as a shock to the hundreds in this city and county who knew her. But a couple of weeks before, a little child was bom to Mrs. O'Keefe, and for a time thereafter she seemed to do nicely. Typhoid fever followed, however, a few days thereafter, and she continued to sink until about 11 o'clock, Friday forenoon, when she passed away.

The deceased lady was formerly Miss Tillie Connlff, the second daughter of Mrs. Conniff, of this city, and she was 28 years of age on Oct. 10th last. On September 26th, 1894, she was married to John P. O'Keefe, of Stockton, and since then they bad lived io that town, where they had a fine home surrounded by every comfort that could be looked for or procured in a pleasant country place.

She was a most estimable lady, kind, true and worthy, and her death is mourned and regretted by all. Besides the husband, infant daughter and mother, she leaves three sisters, Mrs. G. G. Knoller and Mrs.

M. Altenburg, of Dancy, and Miss Frances Conniff, of this city, and one brother, John. She also leaves three step-brothers, Matt. Connlff, of Tomahawk, and Thos. and Wm.

Grooms, of Sidnaw, and one step-sister, Mrs. Dennis Loughlin, of Stockton. All were present at the funeral, which took place from St. Mary'b church, in Stockton, Rev. Father Buurgemeyer officiating, last Monday morning.

The line of carriages was one of the longest ever seen in the county, 105 being In the procession. A large number were present from this city. The pallbearers were Frank McHugh, John Dawson, Anthony Breitenstein, Geo. J. Leonard, Jas.

McHugh and Jos. Grevoch, all young friends of the deceased lady. Severe Electric Storm. Tho electric storm of last week seems to have struck Marathon county somewhat more severe than most sections. The Wausuu Central says that thi; worst destruction was wrought at Kelly, where the property of the Fox-Manser Lumber Co.

came in for a liberal share of attention by the electric fluid. The lum- bor yards were struck and boards scat- torrerl a distance of 150 feet. Several rods of fencing were torn down, the planing mill was partially un roofed and the i i wrecked. A barn was also unroofed. A bolt went along the telephone wire and into the office of the company, tearing the telephone from the wall.

THE FATS DEFEATED. The Vat Boye go to Plainfteld and Forth Beoond Beet With the rrom the Village. There was a great game of base ball at PlamBeld, Tuesday afternoon. It was played between two fat men's clubs, one from there and one from this city. The game was witnessed by from 800 to 1,000 people, the Phtinfleldites turning out en masse, closing up their stores, offices and private residences and inviting their neighbors from the surrounding country.

The combined weight ot the nine that went down from this city, was just 2,056 pounds. Their individual positions and weight was as follows C. H. Grant 237 Robt. Finch 205; Everett Jackson 263 Guy Martin 2b, 204; Frank Ford 225 Louis Port r.

204 Martin Moyian 1. 216 Frank Bozlee 216 L. M. Fay s. 284.

The atter, it will be seen, was the heaviest man in tho team, with Jackson second, but they were also the most actl vc, and Fay is an excellent player. Arthur Sturtevaut, who weighs 212 pounds, went down as a substitute, succeeded in working through one nning, when our boys had ten men, but the deception was discovered by a kid on the outside and he bad to retire. Seven innings were played, and at the end the game stood 18 to 10 in favor of Plainfleld. W. J.

Hllbourn acted as umpire for the Stevens Point nine. Those who went down from this city in addition to the players were: Jas. F. Wylle, J. L.

and Clyde Barker, Arthur Week, John McGivern, W. H. King, Roy Beebe, N. Gross, Henry Curran, Fred. Boston, Byron Clark, Jake Schall, Thos.

Madden and Guy Mitchell. Back to the Old Dr. F. H. Stuart, who left for his former home at Ada, about three weeks ago, has determined to remain there.

When the Dr. started west he intended to make a trip to the Pacific coast, looking over various places in bis travels, and had no idea at taking up his residence at Ada. This was his old home, and.upon his arrival his former patrons neighbors expressed such a hearty desire to have him return that he has acceded to their wishes. The Dr. resided at Ada for fourteen years previous to coming to Stevens Point in the fall of 1893, and enjoyed a most lucrative practice.

During his residence here he has been very successful, and many will be surprised to learn of this change. Mrs. Stuart and childen are still in the city, and may conclude to remain for some time. A Beward Offered. For a few days past the delivery horse of B.

Pclser, the fruit man, has been protected from flys with a cotton blanket bearing the name of E. M. Copps, coal dealer, in large letters. Now some kind friend sends him the following advice on a postal card, and for whose identity Mr. Peiser Is willing to pay a liberal reward, believing the writer of the card to be the smallest souled Individual in Portage county: STEVENS POINT, Wis, Aug.

10, '95. DEAR FKIJEND --Do you not know that you are only making yourself enemies by advertising for E. M. Copps. A coal dealer told me, the other day, that he would not buy any i from you as long as you would advertise for some one else.

You should advertise your own business and not other people's business, if you wish to succeed. YOUR FRIEND. Married This Afternoon. Prof. Albert H.

Sanford, a member of our Normal School faculty, will be married this afternoon to Miss Lula Roberts, of Dodgeville, at the home of the bride. Mr. Sanford is one of our most popular and efficient teachers, and many friends here will extend a warm welcome to himself and bride. They will be at home in this city, corner of Clark and Reserve streets, after the latter part of this month. A Card.

We wish to take this method and opportunity of expressing our heartfelt and most sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses shown by neighbors and friends, during the Illness and after the death of our dear wife and daughter. JOHN P. O'KEEFE, MRS. JOHN CONNIKK AND FAMILY. Meeting for Settlement.

A meeting of the various committees wh" had tho recent German editors' convention in hand, is called for next Friday evening, at the Citizens National bank. All persons having bills arc requested to present them" to those who contracted the accounts, before that date. WSPAPfcRI.