The Gazette from Stevens Point, Wisconsin • Page 8

THE GAZETTE, STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN AN ATTEMPTED MURDER Grand Rapids Man Faces Trial on Serious Charge as Result of Tragedy. Thomas L. Smyser is awaiting tria at Grand Rapids on four counts, the most serious of which is assault with intent to kill, while Bert J. Lewis ii in Riverview hospital, that city, ai the result of a shooting affray there last Thursday night. Smyser, it is alleged, has been haying clandestine meetings with Lewis wife.

Last Thursday night they were together and shortly after they had entered a taxicab, Lewis, jumping onto the running to upbraid myser. The latter, with little or no delay, whipped out a revolver and fired, the bullet passing through Lewis' right leg at the thigh. The taxicab driver, being aware that one of the passengers was injured, put on speed and pulled up at the hospital, where Lewis was attended and Smyser and Mrs. Lewis placed under arrest. Lewis will recover unless unexpected complications develop, Smyser was arraigned last Saturday evening and pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

The case was then ad- jc urned to February 28 and Smyser's bail was fixed at $2,500, which, however, he has been unable to furnish. The Lewis' have two children. Smy- scr is a draftsman and has been in the employ of the Rood Construction Co. at Grand Rapids. TWO GIRL HIKERS.

Gertrude Lee and Lillian Leklem f-lked a distance of twenty miles last Saturday. These girls attend the and in order to get some material for agriculture they decided to walk to Rosholt their home. They left Stevens Point at 3 o'clock in the morning and arrived at Rosholt at 8:30. They gave the people in their community quite a surprise. A.

C. WIESNER DEAD. Old Resident of This City Dies at the Northern Asylum at Winnebago Saturday. A. C.

Weisner, who was taken to the Northern asylum at Winnebago on Wednesday of last week, died at that institution Saturday morning. Mr. Weisner had long been in poor health, a victim of diabetes and complications, and his death was not unexpected. The deceased was 77 years of age and a native of Germany. He came here with his wife and three children about 35 years ago and shortly afterward took up his residence in this city.

He was for years engaged in the buying and selling of cattle and horses, in which he became widely known in this vicinity. Following the death of his first wife, Mr. Weisner remarried, but was later divorced. He was the father of three sons by the first marriage, Louis, Max and Leo. The latter, who resides in Milvvaxikee, is the only surviving one.

Mr. Weisner was a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity and was at one time an inmate of the Odd Fellows' home at Green Bay. He also belonged to the Deutscher Krieger Verein of this city, he having served in the German army during a period of peace. The remains were taken to Appleton for burial in the Jewish cemetery beside his wife and two sons. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE.

With the exception of one open date, Coach Corneal of the Normal school has announced next fall's football schedule, which is as follows: Sept. 30--Grand Rapids High at Stevens Point. Oct. 7---St. Norbert's College at W.

DePere. Oct. 14--Chippewa Falls High at Chippewa Falls. Oct. 20--River Falls Normal at River Falls.

Nov. 4--Open. Nov. Normal at Stevens Point. Prof.

Fairchild has been confined to his home on Main street since Staur- day with the grippe. LOSES WILL CONTEST. County Judge John A. Murat Finds Against Disinherited Son of Mrs. Susan Bowersock.

County Judge John A. Murat today handed down decision in the contest on the will of Mrs. Susan Bowersock, deceased, in which he directed that letters testamentary be issued to the executrices, Mrs. Kate Netzley of Linwood and Miss Bessie Bowersock of Milwaukee, who are thus permitted to take steps to dispose of the estate in accordance with the terms of the will. The contest was instituted some time ago by Wallace H.

Bowersock of Milwaukee, who alleged that the deceased was acting under undue influence exercised upon her by her son, John Roe, the instrument was i made, and furthermore that she was i enfeebled in mind and body and had not sufficient memory nor understanding to make a will. He contended that in the event of the will being upheld by the court, that he is entitled to a share in the estate on the theory that he was left out by mistake. The plaintiff was the only one of eleven i children who was not specifically men- tioned in the will by way of some be- quest. The court, in its decision, held that there was no undue influence exercised, that Mrs. Bowersock was men- I tally competent and that no mistake I had been made by her in making out the will.

The value of the estate is estimated at about $15,000 and in addition to this Mrs. Bowersock deeded considerable real estate to her children prior to her death. Mrs. Bowersock also bequeathed $500 to the trustees of St. Stephen's Catholic church, of which she was a member.

NEW NORMALTEACHERS Miss Mabelle M. Shelton of Empori; Kansas, to Head the Music Department. Miss Mabelle M. Shelton of Emporia will assume the head of the music department at the Stevens Poin Normal next week, succeeding Mis; M. Phena Baker, who recently resign ed to accept a very desirable position in the Normal school at Newark, N.

Miss Shelton comes to the loca school highly recommended; she is a graduate of the Columbia school ol Music, Chicago, and also attended the National summer session there. Her teaching experience covers a wide field. She has taught in the public schools of Anaconda, and hek the principalship of the music department of St. Clara College at Sinsin awa, Wis. She comes to the loca Normal from Emporia, where she ha: headed the music department of the Kansas State Normal school.

Miss Edna Eimer of Madison will begin her work Monday as assistant in the English department. HACKETT IS COMING F. J. Blood received a telephone message from George W. Hackett of North Freedom suiting that Mr.

Hackett had accepted the i i a i of the Stevens Point Poultry Absocia- tion to act as judfre for the 1917 show, which will be held Jan. 10, 17, 18 arid 19. Mr. Hackett is an expert on poul try and the association considers it- elf fortunate indeed to secure his ervices. "MURDER WILL OUT." This is the Title of a Sketch to be Given at Parish House Tomorrow Evening.

St. Agnes' Guild desires your presence and financial aid to help them solve a "Mystery" at the Parish House, Thursday, Feb. 24th. Admission, 50 cents; children under 12 years, 25 cents. PROGRAM--PART I Characters Grandma Stiles, an old Yankee woman Mrs.

Win Rothman ena Stiles, her daughter Mrs. E. T. Smith Minnie Sprague Mrs. R.

E. Joy May Taylor, Lena's friend Miss Merle Raymond Dinah, the colored cook Miss Blanche Leigh Bridget O'Flaherty, looking for a situation Miss Mollie Stahl PART II of Different Ages of America's Women maid--Mrs. T. H. Hanna.

"Land of the Sky Blue Waters." riscilla--Puritan maid--Miss Dora Van Ilecke. "Spin, Maiden, Spin." Martha--Colonial maid--Miss Malina Moen. "When Martha Was a Maiden." Dinah--Negro mummy--Miss Blanche Leigh. "You Got to Stop a Pickin' on My Lil Pickanny." When Old Glory Floats -Miss Winnie Delzell and Chorus )hoi-us--The Misses Celia Boyington, Doris Shumway, Loraine Oster and Marian Jackson; Messrs. Earl Har- rirnan, Claude Hussin, Clarence Coye and George Macnish.

'Star Spangled Banner" America's Women and Audience PLAN BASKETBALL GAMES. In order to give the Boy Scouts a inancial boost for their new athletic lall on North Second street, two games of basketball are planned for icxt week. The "curtain raiser" will jring together two all-star teams rep- esenting the Elks and Masons, with Dr. G. M.

Houlehan as referee, while iuy Nash's Scout team will meet the lufntet of J. W. Merry in the final. The public is assured that the first me will alone be worth several more than the price of admis- don, 10 cents. MRS.

SYLVESTER REDDING. of Stockton Lady Dies This Afternoon A Lonu Illness-Funeral Saturday. Mrs. Syhester Redding died at the amilv home in the of Stockton BUSINESS Jtf $54,000 Report of Nelsonville Creamery Shows That li13 Was Prosperous Year --Gain of 42,000 Pounds. The a a meeting of the Nelsonville Creamery and Cheese Association was held at the company's a in Nelsonville village on Feb.

10th, when the following officers were elected President--L. E. Gordon, Jr. Vice II. Raasoch.

Secretary--O. S. Swenson. Treasurer--L. fl.

Johnson. Buttermaker--O. Christenson. Directors--Chas. Peterson, M.

Moe, Nick Sirnonis Secretary Swenson submitted the following interesting report of last year's business: Average number patrons 114 Pounds cream received 583,780 A verage test 20 85 Pounds butter fat 156,781 9 made 303,903 by 8.701 sold at cream'y 4,202 shipped 180,932 overrun 37,121 1 Per cent overrun 23.07 Average selling price 27.78 Average price paid 31.5C Gain over 1914, Ibs. butter Receipts Balance a 1, 1915 252 97 Butter shipped 50,110.82 Butter sold at creamery 1,224 47 Butter sold patrons 2,482.78 Cream sold 54.92 'oal and miscl. sales 152.59 4,278 55 Disbursements Patrons by cash $47,012.28 Patrons by butter 2,482.78 Coal 300.90 Insurance 33.0C Taxes 52 Other expenses 1,558 98 New machinery 1,021.97 Salaries 1,240 00 Dividends 310 00 ash on hand Dec. 31, 1915.. 260.21 854,278 SECTIONAL INSTITUTE.

A sectional teachers' institute will held at Junction City Saturday and all teachers of the district are invited and urged to attend. County Super- ntendent Frances C. Bannach, Miss Alice Gordon, supervising teacher, and Profs. Neale and Delzell will be the speakers. Teachers attending are asked to bring their own lunches, but lot coffee will be served.

THE RURAL CARRIERS MEET jarge Gathering Held in This City Tuesday--New Officers Elected. Some fifteen rural mail carriers rom various portions of Portage county and adjoining tei'ritory held annual meeting at M. W. A. hall this city Tuesday afternoon.

The gathering was presided over by Geo. E. Vaughn, who very capably per- 'ormed the duties of president for several years, and E. J. Grover of Junction City acted as secretary.

Both gentlemen were urged to accept of re-election but declined the honor, when the following selections were made: Halverson, Rosholt. Vice Hanson, Rosholt. L. Gordon, city. Kubisiak, Amherst function.

Delegates to state convention at Claire in May--F. E. Cotterill of Milladore, M. L. Gordon and Ben Hal- A vote of thanks was extended the officers.

It was also decided accept an invitation to meet with he Waushara and Waupaca county at Wild Rose next Labor Day, Sept. 4th, for which occasion a picnic ncl general social program is planned. The Republican publicity association, which maintains headquarters at Washington the year round, employs a humorist. Recently he sent out a etter to the newspapers in which, ifter outlining what would be the rogram of the Republican minority, ic said: "They will, in all matters, how themselves to be statesmen and intriots." The Republican minority made up in large part of those who greased the skids for Mr. Taft to hde out of power, by reason of the egislation they enacted, and apparently were not acting as statesmen More Locals.

Miss Lottie Tolskoven went to Chicago today for a month's stay. Miss Mary Bampton of Dancy was a week end guest of Mrs. Dan Corlett on Main street. The Fortnightly Club met with Miss Ellida Moen at her home on Main street Saturday afternoon. Alfred Krueger of Coloma spent last night in the city, a guest at the home of his aunt, Mrs.

Adam Kuhl. Miss Lucille Lawrence attended a hop at St. John's Military academy at Delafield last Saturday evening. Miss Ethel Whittaker, who teaches in one of the Marshfield schools, spent yesterday and today at her home in this city. Miss Mayme Beranek went to Stockton this afternoon to attend a card party this evening at the home of John Britz.

Mrs. John F. Sims and sister, Mrs. R. B.

Salter of Colby, left this morning for Milwaukee, where they will spend the week. The men of St. Paul's M. E. church served a New England supper in the church parlors last evening, the proceeds being about $15.

Miss Mary Hargraves returned to Milwaukee today after spending a few clays in the city with her sister, Miss Loretta, who is a student at the Normal. Ed. Razner spent Sunday and Monday in Milwaukee purchasing spring stock for his Main street gents' furnishing and clothing store. He was accompanied by his wife. Mrs.

Frank Szczesny and baby went to Bancroft this morning in response to word announcing the critical illness of the former's aunt, Mrs. Frank Vicker. Mrs. Vicker formerly resided at Mill Creek. The Masonic dancing party at the temple last evening, from 8 to 12, was attended by the largest crowd of the year and the event was also successful from a social standpoint.

Weber's orchestra played. Luncheon was served at midnight. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ostrum and little daughter of Bancroft spent last night in the city with Mr.

Ostrum's sister, Miss Avada, who is attending the Normal. Miss Ostrum's mother, Mrs. S. Ostrum of Hancock, arrived here yesterday morning and will remain until tomorrow. No word has as yet been received from the state college of agriculture approving the appointment of J.

M. Coyner of Mondovi as agricultural agent for Portage county, but a favorable reply is looked for this week. While Mr. Coyner's appointment must be approved by the state authorities, this is a mere formality, as his application was strongly endorsed by them. ON BURGLARY CHARGE.

Fred and Dan Hubbard Arrested at Phillips and Brought Here for Court Hearing. Fred and Dan Hubbard, brothers and both residents of this city, were arraigned in county court today on the charge of burglary in the day time. They pleaded not guilty and their bail was set at $200 each. In case bail is furnished the case will not be brought into court again for six or eight weeks, but if not the defendants will have their hearing next week, probably Tuesday. The complaining witness in the case is Louis Mioskowski, brother-in-law of the Hubbards, who alleges that they entered his home on February 15, through a window, and made away with a silver watch and a mackinaw jacket, valued at about $15.

The brothers were arrested at Phillips yesterday and were brought here early this morning by Sheriff Guyant and District Attorney Owen. sat. A Bank Account with this Growing Institution will brighten the future for you. Make your wages do a little more than support your family, because the future is to come. If it is only one dollar, try and deposit it with this bank weekly and provide for the day when wages stop.

Wisconsin State Bank of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. ENTERTAIN MRS. DAHL. Mrs. G.

M. Dahl, who is here from New York city, a guest of Miss Anna Park, has been and will be the guest of honor at several social affairs. On Friday evening of last week and Tuesday evening of this week Miss Park entertained at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.

B. Nelson gave a dinner on Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Krembs are giving a dinner this evening and on Friday evening next Dr. and Mrs.

M. A. Hadcock will entertain it dinner. Scene from "The Birth of a Nation" at Daly's Theatre Grand Rapids, commencing Feb. 24 OCCUPY NEW BUILDING.

The stock of the Chicago Clothing store was moved into the new "white front" block of I. Shafton, one door east on Main street, the first of the week and is rapidly being placed in order, together with new goods. The new store is a model of its kind and includes an elegant lay-out of fixtures. The stock to be carried consists of gent's clothing and furnishings, ladies' and gent's shoes, traveling goods, etc. The building at 405407 Main street, the old location, is for rent.

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Mrs. T. E. Ryan of Waukesha has announced the engagement of her daughter, Miss Kathryn Ryan, to J.

Milton Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hill of Fond du Lac.

Miss Ryan is at present teaching in the West Allis public schools. She is a graduate of the Waukesha high school and of the state university. Mr. Hill is a senior in the law department of Northwestern University, Chicago, and will graduate in June. Miss Ryan has visited at the home of Mrs.

J. W. Dunegan in this city. RUDOLPH. The West Side card club met at the L.

Rayome home Tuesday. Oliver Akey was sick several days the past week with the grippe. Mr. and Mrs. R.

A. Wagers were down from Milladore to spend several days. Miss Vida Sharkey went to Grand Rapids Tuesday noon to visit several days. Mr. and Mrs.

Alfred Akey of Biron were visitors at the O. Akey home here Sunday. Mrs. K. J.

Marceau returned home Tuesday after spending the past week at Stevens Point. Several from here attended the mask ball at Junction City Tuesday evening and all report a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. N.

G. Ratelle were presented with a new baby girl Saturday morning. The little one has four sisters and 7 brothers to help entertain her. Mr. and Mrs.

McCoog and daughter- in-law, Mrs. L. McCoog of Plainfield, were visitors here recently. They returned home Tuesday noon accompanied by Mrs. E.

Crotteau and daughter Charlotte, who will spend several days at Plainfield. hovtiy after noon today. I March, and patriots in those days, according 1915, Mrs. Redding had an attack of pneumonia and pleurisy, which developed into tuberculosis, and her death had heen expected for several days. The deceased, whose maiden name was Anne Middlested, was born in Merrill and was about 42 years of age.

She is survived by her husband and six children, the youngest two years of age and the oldest about twenty. The funeral will be held Saturday. Services will be conducted at St. Mary's Catholic church in Custer at 9 o'clock in the morning, Rev. Bartelme officiating.

to the popular verdict. A I A SUSPECT. TO TRANSFER CASE. case of Mrs. Anastasia vs.

the city of Stevens Point, in the plaintiff is suing for damages al- on CUirk strect Monday noon bv Gor- leged to have been done to I don Car(i A smaU amount of change Chief of Police Hofsoos Follows up Clue in Sims Robbery Case But Nothing Results. No arrests have been made in connection with the burglary of the residence of John F. Sims, president of the Normal school, but Chief of Police Hofsoos went to Grand Rapids today and interviewed a young man who left this city Monday morning. Noth- ing could be found or learned that indicated the young man had any part in the robbery and the Chief returned this afternoon, satisfied that he was on the wrong track. A purse that was stolen from the Sims home was picked up in the park- 1 .1 n.

1 Ol-f A 1 1 nff reaS f. tree tlce Pected. Owme to the fact that the lU attem to P' that contained had been removed. The tch not co TM up JuNs Purse belonged to Miss Sarah Mooers, a co rt a a I Sims' niece. It transpires that the thief or thieves who entered the Sims home overlooked atural watercourse, the moro than $100 in mon and consid- case will be transferred to the circuit erablc jewelry Mrs Si in f.

ourt fo 0 Li unsdlC AT JU ation of a tri to Milwaukee and Chi- cag0 had taken her to the bank but the and City, defending is attorney for Mrs. Tryba. case containing a number of valuable articles were in the house. As luck would have it Mrs. Sims had placed Why not guarantee bank deposits? The banks in each district could guar- quite a sum of money and her jewelry antee the depositors in that district--' in a large purse and over this had no bank -would be responsible beyond spread a piece of clothing just before its own district.

This was attempted she departed for the evening. The when the present law was under con- jewelry the robbers took from Miss sideration, but it was not thought Mooers' room was prized highly owing wise to jeopardize passage by insist- to the fact that much of it was given ing upon it. The way is clear now her by relatives and friends and can and the country needs the law. never be replaced. Dress Goods Silks Laces Chiffons Embroideries Boudoir Caps Hosiery Collars Wash Goods Bags Suit Cases Shirtwaists Skirts Dresses Suits Coats Sweaters Etc.

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