Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-12-18
SHORT NEWS ITEMS.


ID. NJ. Maxson writes from Madison,
on the 18th and says, mo snow and
dust flying"
Safety razors from LOO to S. 90 for
Xmas gifts at Philbrick's pharmacy
east and west side. d11-2w
DR.. Turbin, the eminent German
specialist and surgeon, will be at the
Bells House, December 18th.
Jacob Simmer disposed of ten Red
Poll cattle at the international Stock
show in Chicago for S1,77l5O.
Profs. Allen and Showers who have
business colleges in Stevens Point and
Eau Claire, are also starting one in
Neillsville.
The Electric Theatre, conducted in
the Partridge building for several
weeks, was closed last week, owing to
lack of patronage.
P. L. Goerling, who has been seriously
i'll for several weeks, has so far recov-
cred that he is now able TO sit up and
converse with friends.
Toilet sets, military brushes, travel
ing sets, manicure sets, infant sets, and
variety of useful holiday gifts at
Philbrick's pharmacy. d11-2w
The annual sale and supper of the M.
E. church was held on Saturday after
noon and evening" and was, as usual, a
very successful affair in every way.
The directors of the National German
American bank will meet on the even
ing of Jan. Sth, for the election of Offic-
ers and for the transaction of other
business.
The heaviest snow storm for many
years was had up in the Northwest last
Friday. In places the snow is 20 feet
deep, and all trains from the West are
snow bound. No snow fell in this
part of Wisconsin.
Signs reading, "No more coasting on
this hill. By order of the chief of po-
lice" were placed on the streets leading
up hills within the city limits, Thursday.
This was done as a precaution against
possible accidents.
A civil service examination was con-
Quoted in the post Office building
Wednesday for applicants for the posi-
ton of veterinary inspector. Dr. Frank
Briggs, of this city, was the only one
who appeared for the examination.
Owing to delay in getting some of the
machinery repaired, the Brooks & Ross
mill in Schofeld was not put in opera
ton until Saturday of last week. 1t
will be operated steadily for the next
year, with possibly short rest in
the spring.
Ignatz Zapiewski was fatally injured
recently while at work cutting timber
for the Rietbrock company near Ath-
ems. The falling limb of a tree struck
him and crushed his skull. He arrived
here from Poland a few weeks prior to
his death, and leaves a wife and two
small children in that country.
At dance in the town of Scott Lin
coin county, on Saturday, Dec. s, John
Zimmerman (2t years of age) Struck
George Pynn 10 years old on the head
with bottle, from the effects of which
the latter died last Thursday evening.
Both young men reside in Merrill. Zim-
norman has been arrested charged
with murder.
For SALE-A 40 acre farm, four miles
west of the city, on the main road, next
to brick yard. Roomy buildings, of
good material House 2Sx3O. Seven
acres cleared and under good cultiva-
ton, % acre pasture, fenced, Will be
sold cheap if taken before spring. Call
on or address VIM. WLKENs,
2w r. f. d., No. /.
Mrs. Ottilie Faloski, of the town of
Ringle, was arrested Wednesday on
complaint of neighbor, Mrs. Brakseda
Duiich. The complainant alleges that
the first mentioned woman called her
names and addressed her in language
of character not found in book on
etiquette. The case will be tried in
Justice Larner's court next Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. johnson are now
occupying their new home on Grand
avenue. The building of the same was
commenced last summer and in charge
of the carpenter and builder, ChaS
Nutter. 1t is very pleasant, commodi-
Gus residence and has all the modern
convenienees The old home has been
leased by Mr.. McWilliamS of the n. w
R.R.
Yeksa Sunbeam, the worlds cham
pion COW of the Heiendale herd OF
Guernseys at Athens, is liable to lose
her championship honors Peach o.
X, another COW of the same herd which
entered the advanced registry test four
and one-half months ago has during
that time produced 1864 pounds more
butter fat than did YekSa Sunbeam fol-
the same length of time.
A committee of the county board met
Friday for the purpose of fixing the
salary of the Sheriff-elect for the coming
year. 1t was decided to let the salary
remain as it now is and has been fol
yesrs-S2, GOO yearly with 81, 800 allow
anee for board of prisoners. The com
mittee is composed of Supervisor;
Hedrich, of Holton, Edmonds, of Bro
kaw; Hoff of the city; Strobe, of John
son; Sehilling, of C.SseA.
The horse of Dr.. W. {. Dickens rar
away Wednesday morning. In turning
too short at the corner of'Clintou stree
and First Ave, the cutter struck tn,
catch basin and the whiffle tree was
broken. Mr.. Dickens was pulled on
of the cutter ard Mrs. Dickens wa:
thrown out, Neither sustained any
injuries of consequence. The hors'
then ran over to the east side and wa:
stopped on Third street.