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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
CHRISTMAS DAY.

Christmas day was observed in Wau-
sau as the PILOT the day before out
lined. Every church congregation in
the city, with the exception of the Cath
Ollie, had trees in their churches. The
latter had theirs in the rarochial school
buildings. The trees we're all hand
somely arranged and, lighted with in
Vulnerable candles, had a very pretty
effect and proved very pleasing to the
children. In connection with the trees
nearly every church had musical pro-
gram in which the children and choir
took part.
In nearly every hone in the city trees
were arranged for the children. On
some, small, coloredincandescent lights
were used instead OF candles and had a
very pretty appearance.
In many homes there were family
reunions or family gatherings, and
there were many social events.
Every livery rig in town was engaged
and as the sleigbing was good and the
day fairly warm, riding was enjoyed.
At the poor house the inmates were
served with dinner out of the ordin-
ary and at the asylum the patients were
served with turkey dinner. At the
latter institution Santa Claus made his
appearance at about ten O'Clock in the
forenoon and left a remembrance with
every one of the unfortunates They
were also given a sleigh ride. At ST.
Mary's hospital trees were arranged
and the sisters in charge made the day
as pleasant as possible for the patients
confined there.
1t would be hard to estimate the
amount of money spent in Wausau this
year for gifts, but it is safe to say it
exceeded that of any other year.
Considering the weather, the bounte-
Gus offerings and good cheer, it was,
perhaps, the most enjoyable Christmas
our people have witnessed in recent
years. Except where death had lately
robbed families of loved ones there was
manifestations of the spirit of the day
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
DELIGHTFUL C0TILLI0N.

Last Friday evening, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
9. Yawkey and daughter, Miss Leigh
Yawkcy, gave cotillion at their home,
corner of Fourth and Warren streets,
and to which were invited their young
lady and gentlemen friends. About
fifty responded to the invitations. 1t
was one of the most charming social
functions of the holiday season and one
which will long be remembered by all
who participated in the same for the
great pleasure derived.
The home was handsomely decorated;
the parlors in cut flowers and ported
plants, and the dancing hall, in the
third story, was perfect dream, with
its wealth of evergreens stretched in
ropes, lengthwise and crosswise of the
large room, and interspersed were
small electric lights of various colors.
Cones orchestra furnished music for
the occasion, and Mrs. Fred White and
Mrs. E. A. Gooding presided at the
favor tables.
At the hour of o'clock, the grand
march was commenced. In this the
young ladies were favored with hats of
various colors and the gentlemen with
white caps. 1t was led by Guy Gooding
and Miss Yawkey, as was also the
cotillion which followed There were
thirteen figures danced during the
evening, all of which were very attrac-
tive and the favors very handsome;
especially so were the whip and boa
and flag figures, but the browning one
OF the whole was the last In this, each
were given small ball Oh narrow
paper, and as this was thrown up
among the decorations it unwound and
hung down and curled up in the most
approved serpentine fashion; besides,
each of the dancers carried bag of
confetti, and through this labyrinth of
paper the young people waltzed to the
enchanting music of Home Sweet
Home" and threw confetti.
At eleven O. clock, refreshments were
served at small tables on the first floor,
Mrs j. P. Young doing the catering.
1t was late hour when the cotillion
was concluded and all departed for
their homes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
NEW YEARS Dry.
1t Promises to be a Notable one in
Wausau. Callers will be Received
at Many of the Homes.

The old year will close business at
promptly 10 o'clock this Monday even
ing and there will be many who will
watch the old year out and the new
year in, reference of which has been
made in other columns of the Pilot.
The old year has been pretty good to
US all and very prosperous one for our
country. The day in Wausau viii be
full of good cheer. Snow has fallen to
the depth of six or eightsinches since
yesterday and now the sleighing is
delightful The cold wave flag has
been run up on the staff at the court
house and the weather, no doubt, will
be as crisp as could be desired. There
are to be quite number of dancing
and other parties during the day and
evening. The second of the subscrip-
ton parties will be given by the mem
bers OF the Wausau club at the club
house. Many of the homes of the city
will be open to callers; list of names
of those who will receive can be found
in another column of the PILOT.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
BANQUET LAST NIGHT,

The BANQUET given in the Y. M. c. A
last evening by the Intermediate and
Senior basket ball leagues was largely
attended, sixty-fve sitting down to
table. The following is the toast list:
Basket Ball Leagues of 190607.
College Journalism-Don Montgom-
cry.
Wausau at Carroll-A. Textor, w.
Benson.
College Man Roughing it in Business
ID. Wilson.
U. W.-Hot Shot-Geo. Men aughton,
Geo. Silverthorn.
Ripping Times at Ripon-Abel Bug
bee.
E. Parker responded for the Senior
league and w. Lampert for the Inter
mediates. Besides the above there
were impromptu addresses by about
fifteen others and Messrs. Neil Camp.
bell and w. ii. Norman spoke on the
general work of the year. Henry
Mckay furnished banjo music. The
Ladies' Auxiliary served the eatables.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
SHORT NEWS llLMS.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Beck Friday

4 A son was born to Mr. and Mrs
Henry Beck Friday.
\ WANTED -Hemlock lath bolts En-
1ulre of Barker & Stewart Lbr Co
Fred GiIkey, of Merrill, came down
ito attend the cotillion on Wednesday
evening.
Kreuger & Rick will open up Iheil
grocery store in few days in the Spen
Ger ock
l.. E. Spencer. M D., Office in the
Y Mckinley block, corner of Third and
3 Mcclellan streets. tt
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs Sam
Stevenson Saturday morning. They
now have two children
The First National bank has placed a
! handsome new sign on the northeast
corner of its bank building.
A directors and stockholders meet
inc of the Thief River Falls Lbr. Co.
will be held in Wausau next Thursday.
John Donnelly and l.. ID. Goldberg
have formed the Donnelly Wood Co.
Yand next season will sell the wood out
? put of one of the city mills.
Rudolph Ziebell and Miss Ida Henke,
both of this city, were married Satur-
day evening, the ceremony being per-
pormed by the Rev. F. Werbahn.
The street commissioner caused the
city bridges to be sprinkled Friday
night with view of icing them to facil-
itate drawing of heavy loads over them.
1t worked like charm.
Rev +. II Donovan, of Indianapolis,
has accepted the call offered him by the
Baptist church society of this city. He
commenced his work yesterday, preach
ing sermons morning and evening.
Tuesday, Jan. LIST, will be the 74th
anniversary OF the birth of Theodore
st. Clair, and there will be family re-
union at the home of his son, VIM. St.
Clair, Tuesday noon, in honor CT the
occasion.
A snow storm was scheduled for this
section on Sunday and it arrived on
time. Some six inches fell up to Mon
day noon, at which time the cold wave
flag was run up. We expect that Jan.
LIST will be ushered in by zero weather
There will be musical program rem
dered this evening at the Norwegian
lutheran church on McCleIlan street
This will be followed By a Norwegian
supper at which viands, which tickle
the palate of every Norwegian, will be
served
At present between fifty and one
hundred loads of rock are being re-
ceived daily at the city's' crushing
plant Between $500 and 5000 cords
of rock will be purchased and nearly
three miles of macadam will be laid
next season.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
MEMS CLUB, M. E. CHURCH,

The mems club will hold its monthly
meeting and supper this Monday even
ing. Supper will be served at 6:45 to
accommodate those who work till 6, fol-
lowed by the program which will con-
sist of music and an address upon
Africa by Prof. w. S. N aylor, Phi. d. of
Lawrence university DIR. Naylor
travelled for two years with Bishop
Hartzell in Africa and speaks from per-
sonal knowledge of conditions there.
This will be ladies' night. each gentle
man being permitted to bring one or
more ladies.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
WATCR-NIGHT SERVICES.

Watch-night services will be held this
Monday evening beginning at 900
o'clock in the Nj. E. church. The fol
lowing will be the program;
900 Praise Service of Song, led by
Mr.. j. A Rowley.
9:15 Thanksgiving Service, Topic,
what of the Old Year?" Leader, Mr..
Harry Berger.
9.45 Looking Forward, what of the
New Year," Leader, Rev. E. w Blake
man, Appleton.
1915 Recess and Refreshments.
l0:45 New Years Sermon, "a New
Start in Life" Rev F Ii. Brigham.
II 20 Sacrament of the Lords Supper
and Conservation Service.
1900 New Year Good Wishes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
OPEN HOMES ON NEW YEARS
DAY.
A List of Those Who Will Receive on
January 1st.

The good old custom of receiving
callers on New Years day, will be OBJ
served quite extensively in Wausau to-
morrow, Jan. LIST. The PILOT publishes
below the homes that will be open to-
morrow and the names of those who
will receive in each, and the PILOT has
also been authorized to say that the
ladies will be pleased to receive all of
their gentlemen friends from 4 until 6
O'Clock:
At C. j. Winton's: Mrs. G. j. Win
ton, j. NJ. Smith, Mrs. G. G.. Yawkey,
Mrs. E. A. Gooding, Mrs. G. F. Dunbar
and Mrs. E. B. Thayer; Miss Marie
johnson and Miss Minnie Smith. Mrs.
ID. B. Winton, of Addison, N Y, and
Mrs. ID N. Winron of Thief River Falls
MINI.
At A. l.. Kreutzer's: Mesdames A.
L. Kreutzer, F. P. Stone, B. H. Conlin,
Frank Kelly, G. B. Bird, NJ B. Rosen-
berry. James Montgomery and w. H
Mylrea; Mrs A. d. Bowman, of Kill
bourn, Wis.
At j. A. Underwood's Mrs Under
wood, Miss Underwood and the Misses
Mary and Louise Underwood, Mrs. j.
N. Manson, Miss Helen Stewart and
Miss Virginia Manson.
AtC. G. Yawkey's: Mrs. G. G. Yaw-
key, and the following young ladies
The Misses Leigh Yawkey, Helen Sin
gle, Helen Stewart, Helen Winton,
Josephine Collins, Beulah Mumm, kath-
arine and Margaret Bisseil.
At Robert Kickbusch's: The Misses
Nina Kickbusch. Nell and Margaret
Dunbar, Sadie Reed, Helen Gebhart,
Emma Pardee and Della Thayer; Miss
Mary White, of Chicago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

The Knights of Columbus will meet
in Elks' hall at 8 a. m on Tuesday,
January LIST, and go to ST. James
church in body to attend special
mass. At 2 p. m. in their own hall in
First National bank building class
will be initiated, which will require a
session until six o'clock There will be
a good many visitors from out of the
city and the visiting ladies will be en-
tertained at Elks' hall in the afternoon.
In the evening there will be literary
program after which dancing will be in
order.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01

Owing to the fact that the report is
incomplete, it is quite likely that other
items will be added which will bring
the average cost per light up to nearly
s6e. The cost of administration, it is
thought, has been placed too low and
may be raised. The depreciation of the
plant was figured last year at four per
cent. This year it was figured at seven
and this is thought to be too low. Ten
per cent. is the basis on which every
conservative concern figures, for ten
years is given as the average life of a
pole or other equipment.
1t is said that within the past two
years improved machinery has been in
vented, which greatly reduced the cost
of producing electricity, and private
concerns axe now furnishing cities
lamps for from $50 to $50, whereas SO
and $50 was charged few years ago.
Kaukauna, we have been informed, is
lighted by private concern st the rate
of $50 per lamp, the company furnish
ing everything in connection.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
DOROTHY La CHANCE DEAD.

Word reached Wausau last Saturday
that Dorothy La Chance, four year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. La Chance,
of Chicago, died on Saturday morning.
She was granddaughter of Mr.. and
j L. Sargent of this city. 1t seems that
Dorothy and her twin brother, Donald,
were taken very sick about the same
time, with throat trouble, and both had
to be operated upon. Donald had re-
covered, but has been left deaf.
Dorothy was beautiful and very
lovable child and was known to many
in Wausau The parants have the deep
sympathy of their friends in Wausau.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
Admirable Frankness.

Commercial candor exists in the
literary world. At any rate, a popular
monthly has the following announce
ment stamped on its cover: This
magazine opens fiat" The gifted au-
thor who supplies the opening con.
tribution is consulting his solicitor.
1t reminds one of the enterprising
Strand tailor who plastered his win.
dows with the inscription: Our gents
fancy trouserings will not last more
than a week. They should be bought
at once"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
Journalism in Africa.

We quote this item from the colt
uary department of the Gold Coast
Leader:
zone of the most pathetic incidents
which closed the week was the sud
den death of Madame Yarwah, which
took place on Saturday, the 18th. 1t
is said that the deceased, while sitting
down preparing fufu, had fit and
died. This is indeed curious event.
Surely man is but toy. Her remains
were inferred on Sunday, the 18th
inst
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
They Knew Him.

Knox-It SEEMS that Graphter's ac-
Qnainiances are all very shrewd peo-
pie.
Jenks-Did he tell you that?
Knox-He implied as much. He an
nounced the other day that he doesn't
owe anybody dollar.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO.

STATE OF OHIO. CRY OF TOLEDO. L..
Lucas COUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney mages oath that he is senior
partner of the firm of 2. J.Cheney d Co., doing
business in the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid. and that said firm win pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLAS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. d. 1885,
A. w. GLEASON
s@1A-' NOTARY PUBLIc
nalIs Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials free.
I'D. CHENEY 4 CO, Toledo, 0.
Sold BY all Druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01

Geo. Maxson who has been superin
tendent for the Girard Lbr. Co. in
Dunbar Wis, the past two years, ha:
handed in his resignation, to take effect
Jan. LIST.
The dates of the state fair for 19gi
has been fixed for the 9th, 10th, 1lth
18th, and 18th, days of SEPTEMBER.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
COST OF LIGHTING.

Comptroller Herman Marquardt has
nearly completed a yearly report on
the cost of maintaining the city's street
lighting system and the same will be
presented to the council at Wednesday
evenings session. 1t shows the follow
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
MRS. LEGO.

Mrs. Max Lego died Thursday even
ing at her home 704 Third street, after
several weeks illness. She had not been
in the best of health for years and
during the past few weeks suf-
fered several attacks of illness
Her maiden name was Ella Kim
ball. She was born in Erie county. Pa,
in 1861. Ten years ago she moved to
Portage county, Wis, and in the spring
of 1900 came to Wausau. Besides her
husband she is survived by one son by
former marriage, who resides in
Montevideo, Mimi, her father, j. /.
Kimball, two brothers and one sister,
who reside in Wausal, and three
brothers and one sister who live else
where.
The funeral services were held Mon
day from the M. F. church, She was a
member of the Northern Star Hive of
Lady Maccabees and of the M. B. A
both bodies attended her funeral.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01

Tomorrow the Y M. e. A. will keep
open house from $50 to 11:30 a. m. and
from to p m. There will be pro-
gran of gymnastics and calisthenics.
In the evening at 7:30 the Senior indoor
base ball team viii play Arthur Mar
cans city team. There will be pro-
gram of instrumental ind vocal music
and the Ladies' auxiliary will serve re-
freshments.
The Junior society of the Universe
list church will give six o'clock sup
per and penny social at the church on
Thursday evening The parents are
invited to be present.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-01-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

P.O Schaefer, Chill, Clark county, to
Ora NJ. Reas, Spencer.
V. S. Demars to Elsie Peasley, both
of Plover.
Paul A. Staley, Springfield, o., to
Isabel Baker, city.
Louis Pregant to Mollie Hehlke, both
of city.
Paul Seeger to Mary Amelung, both
of Vein.
Paul Preuss to Augusta Preuss, both
of city.
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fore the little girl was terribly burned.
This occurred at about eleven O'Clock
in the forenoon and the little one lived
until seven in the evening, suffering
terribly until death relieved her.
The Senior C. E. society of the Pres.
byterian church held its annual banquet
in the church on Friday evening last.
| The prepared program of toasts was as
follows. Gan Original Poem," Miss
Nellie Nutter; why a Christian En-
deavor Society is Like Switchboard, -
Montcalm Arthur; Secrets" Andrew
| Van Adestine; Cases." Orlaf Ander-
son; after Dinner Story" Miss Emily
| Chubbuck; 1.-The Christian Endeavorer
From the Honorary Members Stand
point" Jas. Montgomery. Besides
these many others took part in mus.
ical program Henry Mckay brought
a guitar and helped enliven the evening
The menu consisted of things satisfying,
relishable and was quite varied. This
annual meeting is looked forward to
yearly by the members, with the ex.
pectancy of youth and it always proves
very enjoyable occasion. The meet
ing of Friday night was no less success
full than any ever held.
The new railroad map of Wisconsin
published by Railroad Commissioner
John w. Thomas, has been issued and
distributed to the new members of the
legislature and to the schools and state
Institutions. Besides the map proper
which has been corrected and revised
to date, there are interesting tables and
information, comprising list of all the
railroads doing business in Wisconsin
together with the number of miles Of
road operated and the earnings of each
the lines now under construction and
those proposed. the street and inter
urban lines, distinguishing between
those which carry passengers only ane
those which carry passengers ano
freight, the lands available for settle
ment in Wisconsin, complete list o
the state institutions, and table giving
the values of manufactured products O
the state. In another corner is tabl,
showing the population and area o
each county of the state and the dis
tance of the county seat form Madison
aud from Milwaukee. Ask your assem-
blyman for one.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-12
THE KICKER.
Ovrf,en fo- The Washineton Herald,

ONritten for The Washington Hersld.)
a kicker moved 10 a distant town,
Where the simple" life led.
By worthy folks who were carly 70 rise
And equally early to bed.
They were rich By aocTetion and wise by conce;t,
And 50 healthy they seldom died,
But vanished like smoke or the dust meath feet,
Which is scattered by wind and tue.
Now this kicker had come from far-o6 place.
Where people could speak their mind,
In shop or store, a. home abroad,
Whenever they felt inclined
So he kicked when the cows ate the cabbage heads
He displayed in front Of his store.
He kicked when the pigs and the neighbors' hens
Game in at the open door.
He kicked at the refuse which Uttered the street.
He kicked-Oh. / tell it with pain
He kicked and he kicked till he wore out both feet.
When he fell in a hole where The walk should have
been.
When the neighbors heard this kicker talk,
They looked askance and frOWned
For they thought their village the best on earth,
And their people the most renowned.
So the oldest inhabitant" rose in his wrath.
And he said, 'Tis waste Of breath
To talk 20 a man who knows it all.
So they kicked that kicker 10 death.
The COWS now Craze in peace in the street,
While the frolics1me pigs at play,
Chase the setting hen, as she flies from the nest,
Meath the steps across the way.
Across the square the cottoutail
Flies fast from the baying hound;
The sleepy clerk IN the only store.
Wakes up at the stirring sound
The black Crows cav from the fence near BY.
While the ybuzzard sails O'erhead
And he scans the streets. With piercing eye.
For he knows that thc town Is dead.
MRS. j. O. ESTABROOK.
1925 SeTsrtcuth street, Washington. D. c.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-12

Since the pretty fashion OF utilizing
lingerie frocks for home evening wear
became general there is no season of
the year when a dainty gown Of en-
broidered batiste or nainsook may not
prove itself n friend IN need The
model shown in the sketch is particu-
larry adapted for use upon emergency
occasions. the youthful V-shaped ar
rangement of the waist readily lending
Itself 10 transformation for party pur-
poses. The tucked-yoke waist and
seven -gOred skirt, tucked over the
hips to correspond with the waist. are
extremely becoming to a slender fig
ure. and the pretty short sleeve, for
which a full-length sleeve may be sub
stituted II desired. is also most effec-
tive AS pictured the frock is ,made
OF batiste and decorated with Hedebo
embroidery, but it could be as sue
cessfully developed in any soft silk or
wooden fabric and trimmed with lace
and insertion. To develop the medium
size as illustrated requires SK yards
of 32-inch goods. yards of embroid-
cred fOuncing, and yards of insertion.
Five sizes, 81 TO 40 bust measure.
A pattern Of this may be obtained by
inclosing 10 cents in stamps and ad-
dressing Pattern Department. The
Washington Herald. 734 Fifteenth
street northwest, giving number (2s22)
and size wanted.