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$1,500.00 IN PRIZES TO BE GBVEN AWAY BY THB DA THE DAILY PR Sheboygan--Good To-day, Better To-morrow VOL. II. NO 214 SHEBOYGAN, SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28 1909 Price 2 PRIZE VOTING CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT AROUSES PUBLIC Several Nominations Already Made Although the Contest is But a Few Hours Old, A Number of Popular People Have Entered $1,500 PRIZES ABSOLUTELY FREE Prize Contest Officially Opens Next Wednesday Sept. 1st Send in Your Nomination Today if You Want to Win a Prize. You May Not Have Another Opportunity Like this in a Life Time.

CIRCUIT COURT SEPT, TWENTIETH MANY IMPORTANT CASES Interest Centers About Criminal Calendar--Jury to be Drawn Sept. 2 1909 Model REO Runabout--Top Extra The'fall term of the circuit court will convene Sept. 20th with Judge Michael Kirwan presiding and besides the civil cases, several important criminal leases will be tried. District Attorney Voigt is busy at the )resent time looking up the witnesses and making preparation. Perhaps the most stubbornly fought will be the case of C.

C. Smith, confined at the ounty jail and who is charged with ob- aining money under false pretences. Attorney D. F. Phaleq appears in the ase at the present at all unlikely that iy Chicago talent omes, ODD CHARACTER Reports indicate that Smith has bad taste of fortune at one time cbarter- ng a train at Dixon 111.

to bring a thea- rical troupe there. His wife a ormef actfess, and It is possible she ad something to do with turning his ympathetic heart in that direction. Since being confined at the county jail Smith has been given very little atten- ion by his former associates. On one occasion his wife sent him $1, and rom another sourse he received $5. The Press fully expected the initial announcement of its great voting contest to impress the people of Sheboygan and vicinity in the most favorable manner, but nothing like the immediate interest and appreciation with which the enterpiise was received was expected by the most optemistic members of the staff that has been working to gatber the fine list of prizes and prepare the venture for its initial presentation to the public.

Within 30 minutes from the time tbe first paper was off the press the first nomination ballot was received by the i-ontest department, and this morning several nomination ballots good for 1,000 votes each were sent to the office, i brought in, in person, by enthusiastic men and women who had been impres- M-C! by the possibility of acquiring a ustly prize. NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY costs nothing to vote and there is nothing complicated or difficult about tliis undertaking. In this issue is published a free nomination ballot. To enter the contest you slip out this ballot, see that it is properly mica out, then bring or mail it, the contest department. Yon thereby become a candidate.

The next step call or phone for tbe p'oper blanks and then thoroughly read the rules the contest -after which the contest department will do everything lu its power to assist you in making a I'foper start. If there is anything you a not understand and yon would like to euter, but hesitate because of a na- ta ral timidity, come in and inquire for the contest man. Let him talk to yon a don't be afraid to abk questions. That's bat be is here for. COXTESMKEABTH SEPT.

1ST. On Wednesday, September first, the Daily rcs8 jnaognrate a popularity prize voting contest ftB 1 the finrpose of eecming, paid in advance, i for this paper. the and The plan adopted for awarding prizes is tbe faiiest conceivable gives every one an equal opportunity to win. No mere element of chance enters into tbe compition, but work and eonal effect will count for more luck and popularity. PLAN IN A NUTSHELL.

Here is the contest idea in a nutshell. Read carefully, then enter your name. The Press will give away over $1300.00 per- than in prizes to people residing in this city and Sheboygan County. The winners of the prizes are to be selected by pop ularvote according to the following plan: Beginning Wednesday, September first, and in each following issue of the Press will be published a vote coupon, which, when properly filled out and sent in will count as 25 votes the first week and 10 votes thereafter. Votes will also be given on all paid in advance subscriptions to The Press, whether new or old Contest officially opens September first and closes Saturday, October 16th at P.

M. WHO MAY ENTER THE CONTEST Any man, woman, girl, or boy good repute, living in the city or in Sheboygan County, may enter this con test. To those who fiend in the nomin ation blank, properly filled out befon September 10th, will be given 1000 ex tra votes as an early bird prize, which will give anyone a good ANY AMBITIOUS CANDIDATE CAN WIN Every person who actively enters this contest will stand a good show to carry off a valuable prize. Some people are always slow to see a good tbing, but those who read this announcement carefully, and act today will have an opportunity of a lifetime. ACTIVE VOTING WILL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER FIRST Active voting will oegm in tbe Great Priie Contest on Wednesday Sept.

let (continued on page 82nd column) time and it is not he will be assisted when the time OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Lynch, a highly respected resident of tbe town of Mitchell passed away at his home about 9 o'clock Thursday night of heart trouble after a brief illness. He was born in the town of Mitchel on July 19, 1864, which town was hie continuous place ot residence. He was wedded to Miss Agnes Murphy of the same town about thirteen years ago, who with an only daughter Miss Marie, smrvives him. Three brothers and three sisters also survive as follows: M. F.

Lynch of Kansas City, J. C. Lynch of Chicago and Patrick, who resided at tbe home of the deceased, Mrs. Mary Allcox and Mrs. Thos.

Allcox of Cascade and Mrs. Ella Hanra- kan of St. Paul. Minn. The funeral will be held at St.

Michael's church in Parnell Monday morning at Father Fischer to Reporter. FIVE PER CENT HIGHER THIS YEAR STATE ASSESSMENT MADE Figures On Sheboygan County- Real and Personal Property The state tax commission, acting as the state board of assessment, have announced the state assessment of taxable property for 1909 in the state of Wisconsin. The apportionment of state taxes is based upon this assessment and throughout the state there is an increase of about 5 per cent. The assessment for Sheboygan County fixed at $62,644,740. On real estate the assessment is $44,453,592 and on sersonal property $18,191.148.

WOULD BE AN OUTRAGE DIES FOR MAYOR "DAVE" ROSE The fotlflwii rj iri 'om Green GREEN BAY, Aug petition by prominent men of this city will be forwarded within a few days to Gdv. James O. Davidson, asking him to restore to citizenship Albert L. Gray, the alderman pleaded guilty to several bribery charges two years ago. During the graft scandal in which Gray was found guilty of bribery four other aldermen were convicted of accepting bribes in connection with city contract work.

Gray has held many public offices in this city and in Fort Howard before it was annexed to Green Bay." Governor Davidson, should he grant the request, will be establishing a precedent that is wrong and at the same time do an injustice to the people of Green Bay. Albert Gray, when forced to admissions, unearthed graft and implicated others. His recital of graft in Brown county was enough to make every tax payer in that county blush to think that they had harbored ia their midst men of the Gray type. The fact he bai been honored by holding public office, should make the crime the greater. His adrnissons are on record and Governor Davidson will be doing an injustice to restore this man to citizenship.

He betrayed the people who honored him, by grafting at the expense of the tax payers and is deserv- ng of no sympathy. The writer remem- his plea at the time, for sympathy. Also his confessions. Brown County or Green Bay cannpt afford to nave this man restored to citizenship--Ed. Careless Speetator Ignites Powder and Youth is Blown from Cannon Escanaba, Aug.

in front of an old-lashioned brass cannon, ramming the wadding down, Paul Paulson, 'a member of local division of the Michigan state naval reserves, was literally blown from the muzzle of the gun this afternoon when the charge exploded prematurely. The reserves had been called to attend a celebration in honor of tbe organization of the Grangers in this section and were about to fire an honorary salute to Mayor David S. Rose of Milwaukee; the principal speaker of the day, when the accident occurred. THOUSANDS SEE THE TRAGEDY Fully 10,000 people were in attendance when the tragedy took place and at least a thousand of them were eye witnesses to the death of young Paulson. So interested did the farmers become in the loading of the old brass pieoe that they crowded in among the gun crew and hampered them in their work.

TRIED TO BUY WITH TEN CENTS Because Francisco Postnia, a Hollander, in this country bat three weeks, attempted to bay a 16,000 natural with 10. cents at Oostburg on Thursday evening of this week, he is quite likely to be deported. He is an epileptic and this information was gained after hio arrest. Under the emigration laws this would bar him from becoming a citizen of the United States and cause his immediate deportment. Fostina reached the city of Sheboy- gau some two weeks ago and at that time was taken with an epileptic fit and removed to St.

Nicholas hospital. That he is smooth as Jar as securing funds is concerned there can be no question. While here he secured loans from a couple of local physicians and when he went to Oostburg he came there buy- the entire villiave. Going into the restaurant of one Steinerdink, he called for a meal and entered into a conversation with the view of purchasing the property. He asked the price and was informed 16000.

Everything being satisfactory it was planned to consummate the deal at six o'clock that evening. He hired a nan for $12 a week, another boy at a Severances they were do an hour to take him out where' they were fishing. When it came time for the making of the deal Postnia had treated everybody that came in, to cigars all the time without paying, and when the papers had been drawn and PLAINTIFF BUYS LAND Johanna Zehren, plaintiff in the partition suit in which a judgement was entered authorizing the sale of 89.75 acres of land, bid in the property to-day. The sale was conducted by Sheriff Hoehne and Attorney Kalaher for the plaintiff bid $67.50 an acre. The land is located in the town of Sherman.

Mrs. Zehren resides in West Allis. Bowler Bowler of this city represented tbe plaintiff in tbe matter. J. Herr and daughter went to Cedar- bnrg and Port Washington this morning.

but without avail. The work of inserting the fuse and priming powder brought many of them so close to the breech of the weapon that they crowded about the wheels and powder boxes. Paulson was at the muzzle, ramming home the wadding when a earless spectator flicked the ashes from bis cigar. There was a tiny puff of flame and smoke as the priming powder burst into a blaze, a deafening explosion, and the frightened hundreds saw the gunner fall beneath the cloud of dense, white smoke. Hundreds fought to escape from the scene and then as frantically fought to return.

Only the blue-clad reserves standing over their fallen comrades with drawn knife-bayonets checked the mad rush. LOWER JAW SHOT AWAY Paulson was dead before a physician oould be called from the crowd. His lower jaw was shot away, a ragged hole torn in his throat and bis entrie breast was laid open. The force of the explosion tore his sailor blouse to ribbons and tbe wadding found its way into the flesh like a shower of bullets. Fred Winchester, another member of tho severely burned about the face and bead by tbe flash, but he will recover.

he time arrived for paying the purchase price he exhibited 10 cents. The deal was called off and Sheriff Hoehne was summoned and took tbe stranger in charge. Word waa sent to the emigration bureau at New York today of his condition and plans will be made to have him sent back to Holland. WALKS FROM ELKHART LAKE The Sheboygan Press contains a long article describing the catch of one little measly four pound salmon by Capt. Roy Smith, off Sheboygan.

Hob, Capt. DeLos Smith, of Port Washington has caught over four hundred of these salmon off Port Washington during the present Washington Star. Good for Port Washington, and if they thrive in such num- bers off the Port surely the whole ol Lake Michigan in time will be right for salmon fishing. Tom Franey formerly of this city but now of Fond du Lac won the two-year old half mile race at Manitowoc Friday with his horse Baby Bells. Tom has a handsome animal and this is only one of the string which he is training at the track in Fond du Lac.

Baby Bells is by Kay Bells owned by J. F. Gruepbeck the popnlar dry goods merchant at Fond dn Lac. RUNS OFF WITH BABY CARRIAGE About 10:30 this morning a lady wishing to consult a physician, left a babv carriage in tbe vestibule of the Star Clothing Co. and when she returned an hour later found that the vehicle had disappeared.

Believing that someone had wheeled the buggy inside she inquired of Mr. Stocks where it was. Informing ber that he had not teen the carriage, be lent bis assistance in searching for tbe mirsinp buggy. After inquiring of several persons on the street a clue was obi tained and later a litte girl wheeling tbe carriage was found near tbe Gerend Furniture store. Mr.

Stocks claimed the vehicle but was unable to get the name of the girl aa she could not talk English. She screatned and endeavored to get away and finally Stocks released her. The buggy was returned to its rightful owner by Mr, Stocks. MILWAUKEE, Aug 28--Betty Ahrenberg, 15 years old and slight of build for her age, was tonnd, footsore and weary near the western city limits Friday saorn- ing by a patrolman, station she said that At central police she had trudged all the way from Elkhart Lake, about sixty miles. She explained that she bad left her home, 1045 Oakley avenue, Chicago to take a position in an Elkbart Lakehotel which she found filled when she arrived there.

She and two girl friends who were with her started to tramp to -Milwaukee, the three sleeping nights in bay s'acks and on piles of railroad ties. When found by the patrolman she bad become separated from ber companions. Miss Ahrenberg was taken to the Home for tbe Friendless, where she will remain until word arrives from her parents. THEATRICAL "The Bine Mouse" tbe opening at traction at tbe Opera House pleased those present Friday evening. Tbe play is first class and deserving of a good houae where ever produced.

"The Daughters' which appears at Opera evening retemd to by the Mate aa a good attraction. Then ie a and Chicago politics enters iafto.