Clintonville Town Talk July 14, 1905

              Clintonville Town Talk By F.H. Brady Clintonville, Wisconsin, Friday, July 14, 1905. Volume I. Number 3. Officers Are Shot Jack Monty and William Lang are fired upon by a Bear Creek Man. Results of Farmers' Feud Francis McHugh supposed that he was shooting at a neighbor who threatened him. Mr. Francis McHugh, who lives on the old Merriam farm in the town of Bear Creek, A few miles south of this city, for a number of years has been molested in the peaceful possession of him domicile; he claims that one of his neighbors has taken it upon himself to make it so disagreeable for Mr. McHugh that he will sell his premises at a sacrifice to this neighbor who wishes to purchase it. Mr. McHugh has frequently found his fences torn down, and his cattle in his fields of grain, several of his best cattle have been killed and some of his milch cows prodded in the bag with sharp sticks so that their flow of milk has been impaired. The sharp sticks and spears were sometimes found in the bag and sometimes he would find them in the pasture; he has also found on his premises a lap-rope and a whip, and spears and other evidences of ownership indicating that his neighbor has been on his premises doing the damage. Not only this, but frequently, as the sable mantle of night dropped upon the Merriam farm, Mr. McHugh would hear strange noises calling, in a threatening attitude, from the darkness , in the voice of his neighbor, threatening to do great damage to Mr. McHugh, mysterious shots would be fired on his premises, his grain would be trampled down, and last week the neighbors became so bold that they went into his barn and with some sharp instrument cut the throat of one of his best horses, and several shots were fired in the direction of the house in the dead hours of night with a sinister motive, awaking the McHugh family from their quiet slumber. On going outside Mr. McHugh was appalled to see his neighbor there and hear him threaten to take his life. Mr. McHugh, unable to bear the injuries and torments inflicted upon him by these nocturnal invasions came to Clintonville and procured the services of a constable, Wm. Lang, and deputy sheriff, J.J. Monty. Messers. Lang and Monty, armed with proper weapons, kept guard on the McHugh premises on the night of July 6th, but the neighbors, probably suspecting their presence, wisely remained away. They were, however, requested to come again the next night and watch, and on July 7th, Friday, the unlucky day, the officers of the law again went out there and sent the rig home that brought them there, and going cautiously through the oatfield where they could reach a position sufficiently near the barn to have a view of the premises. McHugh, having previously driven long stakes into the ground around his premises and hung lighted lanterns on them so that his premises were surrounded by a circle of light, the officers were silently and cautiously wending their way along in the waving grain, peering now and then above the horizon to catch a view of the neighbor, if possible, when all of a sudden a terrific fusilade of BB shots and bullets were rained down upon them from the gable end of Mr. McHugh's barn. Mr. Monty was shot in the leg and in the arm and his clothing was literally riddled with bullets, while constable William Lang had two shots in the leg, two in the arm, one penetrated his ear and one lodged int he frontal bone of the head so deep that the doctor has not yet extracted it, fearing serious consequences. Both officers lay in a dazed and bleeding condition until Mr. McHugh made his appearance; they were assisted by Mr. McHugh to the residence of Mr. Klemp, who immediately hitched up his rig and took them to a doctor's office in Clintonville. Mr. McHugh admits that he did the shooting but alleges that it happened in this way: that in the early part of the evening, before the officers came, his neighbor, with several hired accomplices, came to his residence with loaded guns and threatened to kill him, in fact, they fired several shots at him, and in self defense he shot several times at them but after the shots were exchanged things were quiet for a while and the he heard his neighbor's voice say "We will go back and get something" (McHugh could not what that something was) "and then we will come back and fix him." Thereupon the marauding party started for the neighbor's place. Mr. McHugh,fearing that they would put their threats into execution, immediately loaded up all the firearms he had on the place and retired to the barn where he sawed out a part of a board, giving him a peep-hole through which he could scan the surrounding fields between his home and his neighbor's and at about the time it would take his neighbor to go to his home and return McHugh noticed the crouching figures slowly advancing towards the barn, and supposing that it was his neighbor, he fired with the fatal results. His neighbor, on the other hand, insists that he also has been molested, has frequently been disturbed in the night by noises and shooting and has a bullet, which is now in the possession of one of the Clintonville attorneys, which he claims was fired by Mr. McHugh at their house with intent to kill some of the occupants. Nearly every night the neighbors hear shots fired in the community of the contestants. Since the officers were shot Mr. McHugh keeps the ring of lanterns around his premises lighted and has guards set to watch his premises. At night, as wayfarers go by the homes of the contestants, they notice that they have the appearance of Poe's Haunted Palace in which "Forms move fantastically." The whole community is stirred up over the matter and the town of Bear Creek can boast of a feud that even Kentucky should be proud of. Important Law Decision The long legal fight of Page vs. Clinton is ended Referee Holmes decides that the plaintiff is not entitled to judgment in any sum against the defendant. The long, legal battle between Wilbur J. Page, plaintiff, vs. William H. Clinton, defendant, which has occupied 36 days in open court, has finally terminated in a victory for the defendant. On February 12th, 1904, the plaintiff, by Guernsey & Cole, his attorneys, started an action of accounting against William H. Clinton, claiming a damage to the extent of $2000.00. The defendant, by Olen & Olen, his attorneys, answered by a general denial and, as a matter of defense, plead the counterclaim. Judge Webb referred the matter to Capt. Chas. A. Holmes, referee, before whom the evidence has been taken. A great many witnesses have been examined on both sides of the case and nearly two hundred different exhibits have been offered in evidence, under objection, during the progress of the trial. Mr. W.H. Clinton came from Spokane, Wash., to testify in his own behalf and immediately returned to Spokane as soon as the plaintiff had completed the cross-examination. The final arguments were made by the respective attorneys before the referee at New London July 6th, who, after careful consideration, handed down his conclusion of law as follows: "That the plaintiff, Wilbur J. Page, is not entitled to judgment in any sum against the defendant, William H. Clinton." The Teachers' Institute More than 100 students were enrolled during week. Town Talk's reporter says that great interest is taken in the work in all the departments. The Institute School opened at Manawa on Monday last, over 100 students being enrolled. The conductors are Thomas Loyd Jones of Menominee, Supt. G.O. Banting of Waupaca, and Ida M. Dinsmore of Stevens Point Normal. County Supt. Smith has charge of the class in Agriculture. The work is taken up as outlined in the circulars sent out by the State Supt. of Schools. In addition to this work, instruction is given in Literature and Algebra. A special course is being given in drawing and construction work, by Jeanette Reitler of Stevens Point Normal. Miss Reitler brought with her an exhibit of work of this kind done by pupils in the pratice department of the Normal school. It includes pencil, brush and color work from all the grades-also examples of rattan and raffia mats and baskets, woven hammocks, rugs and other useful articles. Two periods a day are given to the work, the one before the regular institute work being given to drawing and the one following to construction work. Two weeks is a short time, but it is hoped that the suggestions and ideas given may be such as to enable the teachers to carry back to their schools some of the profitable hand work which is being so universally adopted in all towns and progressive rural schools. In order that the greatest number possible might avail themselves of this opportunity, the price for the course was placed at a sum which barely covers the work. Great interest is shown in the work, and this will undoubtedly be a very successful institute. We invite close comparison Town Talk is an up-to-date paper in all respects. Some others are not. This is the age of progression, and as much so in newspapers as in other things. A town takes pride in its newspapers if they are any good. An ungainly, smutty sheet, with its type poorly set and made up, and filled with matter totally foreign to the tastes of the ordinary reader, can lay little claim to the support of the people of a wide awake town. Take a copy of Town Talk and compare it with the Tribune. Lay the two side by side and make up a verdict. Town Talk is metropolitan in appearance. It looks better than nine tenths of the daily papers in the state and gives Clintonvillea representation at home and abroad that is valuable to the city and locality where it originates. Famous Woodsman Sketch of Chet. Bennett, One of the characters of the Pioneer Times. Resident of Clintonville The prominent part that he played in the building of the railroad through the woods. Foremost among those who laid the foundation for the settlement of Clintonville is Chet. Bennett. He was born in a log cabin in Rushford, Alleghaney County, New York, in March 1823. He married Eleanor Knowlton, and came West to New London in 1854. He stopped there but a short time, and in 1855 located permanently at Clintonville. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett had ten children, eight of whom are now living. George Victor Bennett, the eldest, was the first white child born at Clintonville. Bennett is a very eccentric individual, being careless in the extreme as to his personal appearance, and very short and gruff in his address, putting the rough side out: but his heart is large, and his generosity has kept him poor, when most men with his opportunities would have been millionaires. He is a man of marked ability. For instance, upon his arrival in this country he knew nothing of surveying or locating lands; but in an incredible short time he was an undisputed authority on woodcraft, and his services were sought by the wealthy dealers in pine lands, the lumbermen, and the settlers who were looking for homesteads. By tiresome tramps of weeks duration he made himself familiar with the whole region between here and the great lakes, traveling alone to Lake Superior forty years ago. During hte intervals between his trips into the woods, he worked at clearing a farm just outside the city limits, where he now lives. He has served as Justice of the Peace, Chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors, and was Town Treasurer eight successive years. When the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & western railroad reached New London, it was found necessary to secure the services of some one familar with the northern country, one who had a knowledge of surveying, and wihtal, possessed of good judgment. The next place the road was to strike was Clintonville, and one day a carriage load of railroad officials drove into town. They looked the town over, (it didn't take them long, either), and made inquiries regarding the country between here and Marion. The residents referred them continually to Bennett, until their curiosity was aroused, and the redoubtable Chet. was sent for. Chet. appeared along in the afternoon, attired in a very primitive costume, and wanted to know what was up. The railroad men were at first inclined to be incredulous as to his reported knowledge of the country, and were more than ever puzzled when he told them that he "didn't know much that would benefit them." However, after a conversation of several hours, and a ride the next day as far as their carriage could take them, they discovered that in Bennett they had a prize, and engaged his services forthwith. For seven years he worked for the railroad company. He had to lay out a route that touched all the large bodies of pine, but which had to conform to the lay of the country so that the cost of building would not be too expensive. This great piece of work he did to the satisfaction of his employers. Chet. made a map of the country where he thought the road could be built, and from time to time went to Milwaukee and laid his diagrams before the officials. These diagrams and maps were furnished the railroad corps of civil engineers, who were expected to follow them. There were times, however, when the engineers thought that they would do a little business on their own hook; but they would immediately find themselves in a box, with a hill a hundred feet high to tunnel through, or an impossible grade to overcome. It is, in fact, a matter of record that the route laid out by Bennett in the first place has been followed by the road without deviating in any place more than eighty rods. A remarkable piece of work, surely. A majority of the lakes north of here were named by him and the entire country is as familiar to him as his own farmyard. It is his boast that he can sit in a coach and ride from here to Lake Gogebic and designate every section line crossed by the cars. In an early day he located a great majority of the homesteaders, placing the first settler in DuPont, Grant and Pella. In 1863 Bennett enlisted and served nearly two years with the Third Wisconsin Infantry. Many interesting anecdotes are related of him. He was the first Justice of the Peace in the Town of Larrabee, and during his term of office did presumably what no other Justice ever did-divorce man and wife. It happened in this way: Mr. Pullis and wife were stopping at a summer resort (a deserted lumber camp) in the Town of Matteson, and during their sojourn got by the ears and agreed to separate. The husband, who, it seems, was not the brightest of individuals, presented himself before Squire Bennett, told his tale of domestic infelicity, and demanded a divorce. Bennett informed him that he thought divorce proceedings could hardly be instituted in his court; but the fellow was obdurate, and insisted that the Justice could divorce in "York State" and what would be legal in the great State of New York must be legal in Wisconsin. After a long argument, Bennett finally went to the camp, and found that the woman was as determined upon a divorce as was her lord; whereupon he wrote a document approaching in character a quit-claim deed, and presented it to the pair and made his escape. Several years later he was in the vicinity of Omro, where the divorced woman's parents lived, and found that she and her husband had never lived together after the Clintonville separation. Great is the majesty of the law! On one occasion Chet. assumed the role of a detective with marked ability. To begin at the beginning, it is necessary to state that the Clintons built a dam on the site of the present one, and also a little muley sawmill. One night in 1857 the little mill was burned. It was a great blow to the owners and to the few settlers in this part of the country, who relied upon it to furnish them with lumber to improve their none to comfortable dwellings. The origin of the fire was a great mystery, but finally suspicion was attached to Widow Johnson, who lived several miles down the New London road, and whose sons had been arrested by the Clintons and jailed However, proof had first to be obtained, and that was no easy matter. Finally, U.P. Clinton and Bennett concocted a scheme worthy of more experienced heads in detective work, also admitting into the plot Welcome Hyde, of Bear Creek, who now resides at Appleton. The first act in this backwoods drama was a quarrel between Bennett and Clinton, the particulars of which soon spread among the handful of people that composed the population of eastern Waupaca County at that time. Clinton accused Chet. of firing his mill, and of course the accused was highly indignant. He traveled around among his neighbor, and sang a very bitter son against Clinton. Then Clinton swore out a warrant before Squire Terrill, of Bear Creek, and placed it in the hands of Constable Frank Granger, for the arrest of Bennett upon charge of firing the mill. Granger deemed Bennett a trifle desperate, and took along a posse of me to make sure of his arrest. They finally found the object of their search at the Widow Johnson's cabin. After considerable parleying he went along. At the examination, Bennett proved an alibi, and was discharged. In a few days he visited the widow again, and in her presence swore that he would be revenged upon Clinton. The widow sympathized with him, and arranged a plan to assist him in burning Clinton's barn, and at last acknowledged that she and a man by the name of Brackett had poured oil upon Clinton's mill and burned it. The gentle widow was placed under surveilance, but Brackett had left the country. It was finally ascertained that he had gone to La Crosse, and thither posted Chet. upon the fellow's trail. Upon arriving at La Crosse Bennett represented himself as a trapper, La Crosse at that time being a rendezvous for many of this class of men. He formed the acquaintance of a fur dealer, and intimated that he would like to go into partnership with some likely trapper, if the trader knew of any such. The trader said that he did know of a man who would fill the bill, but he at present was on a trip. His name was Brackett. Chet. waited quietly for his prospective partner, and in a few days saw him land from a boat and go to the trader's with a bundle of pelts. The Clintonville detective followed his man, and was within a few feet of him before he was recognized, and handcuffed him without delay. Bennett had been deputized as an officer before leaving Waupaca County, but would have asked assistance of the local officers had he not learned that the Sheriff was a relative of Brackett. Without any delay he secreted his prisoner until he could leave town on a train in the evening. Upon the arrival of the train, he handcuffed himself and the prisoner together, and started for Oshkosh. The officer and (Concluded on Second Page) About Town Talk What our contemporaries say about the new paper in Clintonville A real bunch of Boquets Almost all of them speak in praise of Town Talk's appearance Exceptions don't count. Shawano Advocate: The Clintonville Town Talk made its appearance last week, with F.H. Brady as editor and proprietor. It is an extra neat and well printed paper. Mr. Brady started the Tribune about twenty years ago; the town is much larger now than then. We believe that Bro. Brady will succeed but he is making a mistake by going for the Tribune in the way he does. There are reasons, many times, for a good old newspaper fight, but it never pays. Better cut it out. The people do not like it, are not interested in personal matters and the sooner they quit, the better. Marion Advertiser: The first of "Clintonville Town Talk" made its appearance last Friday. It is a seven column quarto with fair compliment of advertising and well filled with news in Editor Brady's spirited style of originality. Typographically it is good, the makeup being eight point news and judging from appearance of display matter his contingent of type runs in series which is proper for a country outfit. Success to the enterprise and may it and its management prosper, and they will, being lcoated in an enterprising town with go-ahead people. Oconto Falls Herald: The Clintonville Town Talk is the latest addition to the ranks of newspaperdom in this corner of the state, and it the first issue, which came to hand this week, is a fair sample of those to follow, it will undoubtedly achieve a deserved success, for it is handsomely printed and the advertisements are tasty and attractive. Editor Brady gives evidence that he has lost none of his aggressiveness during his temporary retirement from newspaper work and he is apt to cause a general "sitting up and taking notice" in his immediate vicinity. From the Shawano Volksbote: Clintonville Town Talk ift der name der neuen bochenzeitung, von welcher lesste boche die erfte nummer in Clintonville erfchienen ift. Derausge ber ift der befannte Zeitungsmann F.H. Brady, welche fruher die Clintonville Tribune etgnete. Das Blatt ift 7=fpal=tig, vier Seiten ftarf und macht die erfte nummer einen recht guten Findrud. Bir wunfchen dem neuen unternehmen guten frfolg. Gillet Times: "Town Talk" a new and most handsomely gotten up 7-column quarto weekly newspaper, by Frank Brady of Clintonville, is out. Typographically "Town Talk" is most attractive, showing marked skill and painstaking effect. Mr. Brady is an experienced newspaper man of long, honorable and successful standing, and will make of his new enterprise a winner, as a matter of course. Shake, Frank! Wittenberg Enterprise: Frank H. Brady's new paper, the Clintonville Town Talk, came to our desk last Friday. The paper is no disappointment. It is filled with pointed paragraphs and with longer newsnotes and comments in Mr. Brady's own peculiarly spicy style. Town Talk will, as sure as fate, make enemies, but it will also make friends. Time alone can disclose which will be the more numerous. Tigerton Chronicle: A copy of the Clintonville Town Talk has been received. It is a seven column folio, and from a printer's point of view looks very artistic in makeup and press work. Brady's propensity to drag the tail of his coat on the ground for Barnum & Cotton to tread on, crops up; but then that is natural with him. We wish the venture good luck. Iola Herald: "Town Talk" the new Clintonville paper, came to our sanctum last week, and from a careful perusal of its columns we come to the conclusion it has been rightly named. It makes the talk of the town its mission and is fulfilling all promises. Typographically it is neat and has prospects for a bright future. Shawano County Journal: The new Clintonville Town Talk, edited by F.H. Brady, is a seven-column folio, all set in pretty type face, and has newspaperdom painted all over it. Typographically it is a beauty. Mr. Brady seems competent to sew braid upon the four corners of a good newspaper. Hope it'll prosper. Waupaca Post: Clintonville has a new paper called Town Talk, published by F.H. Brady. The first issue was indeed very Bradyesque, in that it contained puffs for a few of his friends and a roast for his competitor. Milwaukee Sentinel: Frank Brady has established a new paper at Clintonville called Town Talk. The title is misleading, as all who know the publisher will not make the mistake of thinking that Clintonville talks in that sheet. It is Brady who will do the talking, and as a rule, he talks good horse sense. Manawa Advocate: The Clintonville Town Talk, F.H. Brady's new paper, came to our table last week. It is a 7 column folio, all home print, and well filled with local news. D.L. Stinchfield, formerly with the New London Republican, has charge of the mechanical work on the new paper. We wish it success. A Grand Picnic The Clintonville Band boys will give a picnic in the city park the 30th of July, and from the way in which the boys are preparing for it it promises to be a success. The grounds are to be well lighted from one end to the other, dancing will be the order of the afternoon and evening and every thing will be done to give everyone a good time. There will be all kinds of amusements for young and old and if you want to spend the 30th in a proper way, be sure and be at this picnic. No intoxicating liquors will be sold. The boys want your patronage, help them along. First white child in the city George Victor Bennett, Now of Spokane, the eldest son of Chet. Bennett. George Victor Bennett, the eldest child of Chet. Bennett, was the first white child born within the limits of the present city of Clintonville. He obtained a common school education and soon learned the vocation of a "cruiser" from his father and became an expert at that work. He left this country for Spokane, Washington, and is now living there. A new south side hotel it will be built by John Freiders near the depot. Will be brick veneer, 33x101 feet, two stories and basement, with steam heat and electric lights. Mr. JOhn Freiders having come to an understanding with the railroad company, will build his hotel. It is to be a brick veneer building 33x101 feet and two stories and basement. The first floor will be a large bar room, office, ladies' waiting room, restaurant, kitchen, pantry and two bed rooms and a large and airy dining room out of the office. An open flight of stairs will lead to the second floor, another flight is in easy reach of the ladies' parlor which also has a toilet room in connection. On the second floor there will be a parlor, 16 large and well ventilated bed rooms, and a large bath room besides closets and halls, to be steam heated and wired for electric lights. E.L. DerMotte of this city drew the plans, as well as for the Lutheran parsonage and school house, and John Kalmes' residence. He has also planned the alterations for the American House. Are after the postoffice Said to be six candidates for Mr. Stewart's position. Among them are Frank Gause, George W. Sutherland, Herman Folkman, C.E. Beedle. As a faithful recorder of passing events, Town Talk must speak of the fact that there are knives out for Postmaster Stewart's scalp. Joel Stewart received his appointment through Congressman Minor six years ago, and was reappointed. There are said to be six candidates for his position, among whom are Frank Gause, G.W. Sutherland, Herman Folkman and C.E. Beedle. It has been reported that Dr. H.A. Meilike would like the appointment, but as he has refused a better thing it is doubtful if it is so. A close friend of Congressman Davidson, who is familiar with the manner in which that gentleman works, informs Town Talk that the fact of there being so many candidates will no doubt work in favor of Stewart, for a time at least. Carrier System is Pleasing. Town Talk's system of carrying the paper to the doors of its patrons seems to have struck a popular chord. Last Friday's edition was in every home in the city before the other "paper" was off the press. The Tribune seems to fall gently and naturally into its position of second fiddle to Town Talk. Can not be beaten Clintonville's Champion Ball team adds to its long string of scalps. Is Wittenberg this time The visitor put up a strong game but they were able to get only one scratch run. A bunch of ball tossers from Wittenberg and several other towns up the road, among them Wausau and Shawano, came down to take the measure of the Clintonville Browns last Sunday. They found the measure several sizes too large for them, being beaten by a score of three to one in a remarkably fast game that was full of excitement from start to finish. The first run was scored by the Browns in the second, and in the third the other fellows got their lone tally on a wild pitch by Ed Flanagan. In the last half of that inning Ed more than redeemed himself. With two men on bases he made a cracking double and scored both of them. But that was the end of run getting by anybody. Flanagan was strong at critical times, for instance, in the seventh when he struck out the last two men with the bases full. George Williams caught a good game, as he always does. Manager Winner was in right field for four innings, and then gave that post to Ed Wendt, who proved the right man in the place. Jones was at first and Frank Flanagan at second, reversing their usual position, but it doesn't seem to make much difference where you put either of those boys- they're always where they ought to be just at the right time. Henry Flanagan was at short, his brother Sid on third, Floyd Williams in left, and Jackson in center. The game abounded in brilliant plays on both sides, for no one must get the idea that the Wittenbergers didn't play hard and fast all the time. They are all right-but they were against the hardest baseball proposition in this part of the country. That is all there is to it. They have no kick coming and were lucky to score once on an error. The Kaukauna Athletics will play ball here Sunday, and Clintonville people will be able to witness one of the fastest teams in the state go up against the Browns. Kaukauna has been playing good ball all the season and are able and have got the stuff to put up a good game. Frank Flanagan will pitch for the locals. Game called at three o'clock, and admission is 15 and 25 cents. Be sure and attend. The Embarrass business men's baseball team composed of Messrs. Allen, Buettner, Roberts, Kiekhofer, Donalson, Beedle, Shackett, Potts and Wait came down last Wednesday afternoon and played some of the business men of this city. The score was 21 to 20 in Clintonville's favor. A return game will probably be played at Embarrass in the near future. The Shawano sports who attended the Sunday game between Clintonville and Wittenberg forgot to bring along their "rolls." We'll overlook it this time, boys. Jason Jones, the ball player, went to Appleton, Thursday morning, where he played ball with that city against Menasha. Advertising pays Dick Jackson says that if anyone catches a trout wearing spectacles anywhere in the vicinity, the trout and spectacles belong to him. He lost the glasses while wading a trout creek recently. They can be easily identified as they were made for a cross-eyed man. The above item appeared in last week's issue of Town Talk, and on Monday Aug. Claire appeared at Dick's restaurant with the glasses. He found them in Hyde Creek while fishing. Jackson and Claire are satisfied that it pays to advertise in Town Talk. A coming marriage. Arthur Ayers, of Los Angeles, Cal., has been a guest at the home of Rev. Rowland of this city, for the past week. Mr. Ayers is to marry Miss Lillian Rowland about the first of August. Miss Rowland has taught several years in the primary department of the Clintonville schools, and besides being a successful teacher hse has social qualities that cause her friends here much regret that she is so soon to depart and make her home so far from old Wisconsin. Congregational Church. "The Friend to Have in a Changing World" will be the theme at the morning service. "Hoping and Quietly Waiting for the Greatest of all Things" will be discussed at the evening hour. All are heartily invited. Methodist Church. The pastor will be out of twon next Sunday, and the regular services will not be held. But Sunday school will meet as usual at noon. Lost! Lost! A gold buckle and locket, part of a watch fob, last Friday afternoon, on Main street. Liberal reward for its return to Town Talk office.