Local Brevities Wanted-wood on subscription. Mrs. E. E. SMITH, who has been quite sick, is reported very much improved. Mr. Carl MILLER, of Niebull, was a business caller in Friendship last Wednesday. S. W. and Jessie PIERCE visited relatives in Kilbourn on Saturday and Sunday last. Simons' examination is set for hearing next Monday at one o'clock in the afternoon. Miss Stella COLSON, of Point Bluff, is visiting Miss Ada HOLM and other friends in this village. Two cases of typhoid fever a reported in the family of John FRANK in the east part of this town. Rev. LARSON, the I. O. G. T. lecturer, spoke at the church in this village, last Sunday evening. A basket social will be given at the home of Mr. FLETCHER,, Pleasant Prairie, on Tuesday evening, Nov. 30. Elder THOMAS will deliver his lecture on music at Pleasant Prairie schoolhouse next Monday night, Nov. 22nd. Mrs. Birdie CATELY, of Minnesota, is a guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. STOWE, in this village. Mrs. Gertie LANDT, who was called home by the sickness and death of her mother, returned to her home at Hillsboro, N. D., on Tuesday last. Elder THOMAS will not preach next Sunday at Friendship and Pleasant Prairie, as he goes to the Christian Endeavor convention, to be held next Saturday and Sunday at Endeavor. Deer carcasses are being shipped out of the State. The game law has a loophole in it, and the Attorney General sustains the contention that transportation companies may carry the carcasses of such game beyond the boundary lines of Wisconsin. Last Tuesday, while out hunting squirrels with a double-barreled shotgun, Ole TAYLOR residing a short distance east of Arkdale, while reloading one barrel accidentally discharged the other, severely lacerating and burning his right hand. Dr. FREDRICK was called to attend the case and found it necessary to amputate the thumb, but hopes to save the rest of the hand. The County Board adjourned on Wednesday, closing a session of eight days. It was composed of as self-reliant and well-disposed body of men as ever assembled as a County Board in this county. To do the right thing in the right way seemed to be the pervading sentiment. Many of the members had been members of former boards, and the experience thus gained proved a great advantage to them and very valuable to the public. Died Died, at the home of the parents in Big Flats, of diphtheria, Sylvia, the little daughter of Mary and Peter CHRISTENSEN. This deepening of the shadow so recently fallen on their home can only be borne by a resignation centered in the hope beyond this left. There is but one "Physician" who can heal the aching heart. Jury Notice Notice is hereby given that the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Adams County will, at his office, on the 9th day of December, 1897, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, draw the names of thirty-six persons to serve as petit Jurors of the December term of the Circuit Court of said Adams county, to be held at the Court House in the village of Friendship commencing on the third Tuesday (being the 21st day) of December, A. D. 1897, at 11 o'clock. a.m. Dated this 18th day of November, 1897, C. R. SICKLES, Clerk. A Terrible Accident Fred ELLIOTT Falls Beneath a Santa Fe Train A light engine and caboose coming down the Cajon Pass this morning at 7:30 with Engineer McFARLANE and Conductor COWAN, brought to town a mutilate man, who was immediately conveyed to the County Hospital, where he died on the operating table a short time after. The man was conscious when found, and remained so until placed under opiates to have his limbs dressed. His name is Fred ELLIOTT and he is a brother-in-law of Conductor Bert OSBURN of the Redlands motor. His home is in Wisconsin, where he has a mother. He has been in California for eight years, but getting out of work he told OSBURN last night that he intended to beat his way to Phoenix. The rest of the story was told by the man himself. He said he stole a ride up the Cajon on the freight train which goes up about 3 a. m. He was riding on the top of a freight car and supposes he went to sleep, for the next thing he knew he was under the cars. The rapidly revolving wheels caught his left leg and mangled it two-thirds of the way to the hip, and finally cut it off about a foot above the knee. The other leg had the foot partly cut off. ELLIOTT says he felt paralyzed but suffered no terrible pain. The character of the injury prevented him from bleeding to death. He took his leg in his hand and crawled to a tree about 25 feet away to get shelter from the cold rain that had commenced to fall. He lay for three hours under the tree, while several trains passed him before he could get aid. Conductor Cowan was terribly shocked at the horrible condition of the man, but with his crew they picked ELLIOTT up and conveyed him to the caboose, the poor fellow still clinging to his mutilated leg. On arriving here the County Hospital was notified and the man sent after. Dr. ALDRIDGE was then summoned and the job of dressing the injuries was commenced; but the work was useless, as ELLIOTT died at the conclusion of the operation. Through it all he exhibited rare nerve, and took matters better than those who chanced to see this terrible illustration of railroad accidents.-California Paper. The subject of the above notice was a son of Thomas and Lucy ELLIOTT, of Lincoln, Adams Co., Wis. Obituary John BISKUP was born in Bohemia in January, 1842. In the spring of 1869 he was married to Jennie BARKA, by whom he had seven children, four of whom are now living. In June, 1882, he came to America and reached Adams county on the 13th of that month. A few weeks later he bought the farm 1 ½ miles east of Friendship on which he settled with his family and where he resided at the time of his death. He leaves a widow, one son, Mr. Joseph BISKUP, and three daughters-Mrs. Mary KABELA, residing near Portage; Mrs. Rosa STAUBER, also residing near Portage; and Miss Anna BISKUP residing at the home of her parents. Mr. BISKUP was a quiet, gentlemanly man, of a retiring disposition. Owing perhaps to lack of facility in speaking the English language, he did not associate largely with his English speaking neighbors. He was a most industrious and prudent citizen, laboring beyond his strength to provide a home and a little competence for those he loved. So he lived the life of an honorable, unobtrusive man, and died respected and esteemed by all who knew him. From Local Correspondents Plainville Mr. Judson SLOCUM has moved his family into C. H. BARRETT's house. Miss Maud ATCHERSON commences her winter term of school in L. H. BUCKLEY's district next Monday. Mr. Don CAPION, who had been visiting several weeks at the home of his uncle, has returned home. Mrs. C. WILCOX returned to her home at Camp Douglas Thursday. Farmers' Institute is to be held at Plainville, January 18 and 19. Roche-a-Cris Ripples A steam thresher from Hancock has just completed the rounds in this neighborhood. Mr. J. H. SAXE made a short call at F. L. HAMILTON's a week ago. Miss Etta MILLER, of Friendship, commenced the winter term of school in the Hamilton district last Monday. Mrs. A. D. BROOKS, who was taken suddenly ill a week ago, is improving slowly. Mr. C. L. COURTER was away all last week, delivering nursery stock for Mr. STONE, a nursery agent. Mr. Wm. MAYRES and family, of Freeport, Ill., are now occupying their new home, south of Mr. HAMILTON's. Mr. Chas. LINDERMAN, of Freeport, is expected soon, and intends building on his place this fall. O. M. HOLMES and wife moved into their new home last week. Two young men from Freeport came up with Mr. MAYERS to see the country and assist them about getting settled. Farmers are still busy hauling potatoes to Necedah. White Creek Mr. FULMER, of Friendship, accompanied Dr. FREDRICK to White Creek last week, to attend the White Creek Forum lodge. All members are cordially welcome. Willie WINTERSTEEN and Forest METEYARD joined the Woodmen's Camp at White Creek last Saturday night. Ladies' Aid will be held at Mrs. H. A. HOWARD's next week Thursday. Bertha SCHOFF commenced her school in the Jackson district last Monday. Bert CAMPBELL, of Kilbourn, visited White Creek last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. B. GAHAN, of Tomahawk, visited at Eugene STEELE's last week. S. W. PIERCE, of Friendship, was in our town one day last week. Miss Mame WILBER has gone to her home, after spending a couple of weeks among friends in this place. Mrs. John WALRATH, who has been very sick, is recovering slowly. Bert BACON has his new house nearly ready to move into. Mrs. E. SPOORE is visiting hare bother and sister, Mrs. A. J. HENRY of Easton, and A. F. STOWELL of White Creek. Dr. LISTER has moved onto his farm a mile and a half from town, but has an office in town. Mrs. FERRIS and Miss Mame WILBER visited Kilbourn last Thursday. Mrs. H. A. HOWARD visited Easton last Saturday. Mr. WILSON is building a new barn. Miss Mabel WINTERSTEEN commenced her school on the town line last Monday. Miss Lenna LEWIS teaches the White Creek school this winter. Christian WITT is visiting his parents. R. MONTIETH was calling on old friends the first of the week. Mrs. E. WALKER is on the sick list. Dr. LISTER had a bee last Saturday, and they put up a barn for his horses so the team stayed in it that night. Mrs. REED visited several days last week with her daughter, Mrs. M. E. AUSTIN. Maggie MARDEN teaches in Adams Center again this winter. Mrs. BOWERS has a nephew from Canada stayed with her. Spring Bluff Hauling potatoes to market and husking corn are now the order of the day. Miss Ethel EVERHARD, of Westfield, formerly of this place, began her school in the McClyman district on Nov. 1st. Miss Nellie SULLIVAN, of Arkdale, spent week before last with Miss Sarah McMAHON. Miss Iva CRANE is giving good satisfaction as a teacher in the Maynard district, town of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McFARLIN and son Willie, are visiting their son Shep., in Nekoosa. Walter LAWRENCE, of Friendship, visited with friends in this place on Sunday. Miss Myra McFARLIN began her school in the Church district, and Miss Lois McFARLIN in the Diamond district, on Nov. 1st. Miss Olla DeMOTT began her school in the Cleland district, town of Springfield, Miss Amanda McFARLIN in the Spring Bluff district, town of Lincoln, and Miss Sarah McMAHON in the Fish district, town of Richfield, Nov. 8th. Elder GRIFFITH held religious services in the Diamond schoolhouse Saturday evening, and Elder MARDEN held services at the same place Sunday evening. Frank CRANE intends to visit relatives in Dakota in a few weeks. The dance at Robt. McCATHIE's on Friday evening was well attended, and all report a pleasant time. Nearly 40 numbers were in attendance. George FOOTIT, of Nekoosa, and Miss Sarah McMAHON who is teaching near Coloma, spent Saturday and Sunday in this place. Walter LAWRENCE came down from Friendship to attend the dance Friday evening. Freddie Waldo, of Westfield, spent Sunday in this place. Coloma Station Rev. LOOFBORO is visiting friends in Berlin. Mr. BUTTON and daughter, of Oregon, arrived in this place Saturday. Mrs. Ruth COOPER returned to her home in Berlin, after an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. LOWE. Dr. WOOD, of Hancock, was called in to see Mrs. S. B. INGALLS who was very ill, but is much improved at the present writing. Thos. FEARNE returned home from Wautoma Saturday. Mr. Johnnie POWELL is employed as clerk in the store of Luce & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. FEARNE visited Mr. and Mrs. A. SHOREY Sunday. Jas. McLAUGHLIN, Jr., took Wednesday's train for Nekoosa. Mrs. Minnie BISHOP and Miss Jennie LAWTON have returned to their home in Neenah. Mr. and Mrs. Louie HOLTZ, of Delavan, are visiting friends and relatives in this place. Mr. Roy PARKIN is home on a visit. Miss Etta RUNNELLS is visiting friends. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ned BARTZ, a boy, Nov. 16th. Mother and child are doing well.
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