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Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
MEETING A SUCCESS CENTRAL R. R. PLANS |
To Shorten Line to Chicago to the
Least Possible Mile
age.

Concerning the plans of the Wiscon-
Central Railway company to shorten
the Superior Chicago line, the Marsh
field News says;
A telegram from Watertown publish
ed in the daily press of last week re-
wives interest in the theory that the
Wisconsin Central intends making an
air line from Superior to Chicago.
The route proposed is from Superior
over the already completed track to
Marshfeld, from there to Grand Rapids
and Nekoosa, and then direct to West
field, crossing the Portage branch; from
there to Montello to tap the quarries
of granite; from there to Lowell, Dodge
county, which is now without a rail-
road; thence to Watertown, and south
east TO Mukwonago; where the line will
connect with it's Chicago line. While
the original intention is to get better
shipping facilities for that section of
northern Wisconsin, all cities aloug the
proposed route will be asked to support
the movement.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
The Educational Meeting at Weyer-
haeuser Last Saturday was
well Attended

There was very good attendance at
the Saturday meeting to consider ed
ucational matters. The Weyerhaeuser
girls entertained the visitors with some
school songs, which led Supt. Mackin
to urge teachers In other places to have
music in their schools. Itwas announc-
ed that Miss Sadie Burpee, who is doing
excellent work at Murry, will have a
class of her pupils sing at the Bruce
meeting March 23 Mr. Edbert, who
has been doing some fine reading in his
school near Weyerhaeuser, presented
an exercise in reading, the discussion
of which brought out the truth that a
reading recitation should have the fol-
lowing steps: 1st. A word drill to in
sure correct and ready pronunciation;
End. Talk by the pupils to make sure
of the correct thought; 3rd. Oral read
ing by the pupils to secure correct ex-
preston.
The Heritage by Lowell and The Corn
Song, by Whittier, were presented to
the teachers with the statement that
many schools were dropping upper form
reading, substituting constitution and
similar branches, which practice is de-
plorable.
Teachers were instructed to enter in
their records the classification of their
pupils. This is in accordance with the
Manual of the Course of Study.
In the subject of Language the princi-
pal line Of work taken up was the drill
to secure habits of correct speech. The
errors Of the pupils should be corrected
and a special time daily should be given
to drill upon the correct forms.
The use of outline maps, samples of
which were shown, was made the sub
ject of short talk by Supt. Mackin.
Teachers should make use of outline
maps by having pupils fill in the outlines
with the things studied.
Prin. J. H. Andrews believes that
much time is wasted IN teaching non
essentials in Physiology, and he was
assigned paper to be presented at the
Bruce meeting in which he will treat
of what should be taught in Physiology.
The following teachers were present:
Prin. j. H. Andrews, Julia G. Andrews,
Esther Wardall, Minnie Moller, Jessie
Barker, Anna Downs, Irma LeDuc,
Coba Van Soelen, w. B. Graham, Fora
Dudgeon, Laura Clark, Lille Eggleston,
Laura LaFave, Bruce P. O.; Prin. R.
Chinook, Apollonia; Ida Jipson, May
McCumber, Leo V. Edgbert, Prin. L.
Mundthenke, Fannie Wardall, Weyer-
haeuser; Sarah Martin, Strickland; 0.
A. Sergent, Island Lake; Alma Dahl,
Ladysmith.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
PEAT AS FERTILIZER
Value Discussed in Bulletin of the
c. of A

Madison, Wis, March 2-The value
of peat as fertilizer forms part of the
new bulletin of the University of Wis
consin college of agriculture expert
mental station, entitled principles
and Maintenance Of Soil Fertility" by
Prof. A. R. Whitson and c. w. Stod-
tard. Their Investigations show that
peat in dried condition, contains enough
nitrogen to make it an effective fertil-
izing agent. The bulletin calls atten-
tion to the possibility of using peat
marshes in the large areas in the CEN
tral, northwestern and northeastern
portions of the state where they are
scattered through the sandy land.
Considering the value of the peat, the
bulletin says:
"This peat, in the dried condition,
contains from two to four per cent of
nitrogen, and in the partially dried
condition when thrown out of the
bitches and allowed to dry during the
summer, will contain from one per
cent to two per cent of nitrogen, or
twice as much as ordinary barnyard
manure. The nitrogen of this peat
does not become as readily available as
that of manure, but experiments have
definitely shown that it is is valuable
fertilizer on sandy soils. The drier the
peat is, the larger will be its contents
of nitrogen. Applied at the rate of Is
or 20 loads per acre, an amount of nj
trogen is supplied that will show it's
influence for number of years. On
these sandy soils this peat should be
supplemented with potash fertilizers,
using sulphate of potash at the rate of
so to rs pounds per acre. This mixture
is especially recommended where the
amount of manure is not sufficient to
cover all the ground requiring fertiliz-
ing. In many localities the digging of
ditces through marses for drainage
purposes purposes has left large guam
titles of this peat in partially dried
condition and easily accessible for use
as a fertilizer. In these regions it
would be profitable to haul this mater
ial distance of two miles miles at
least, for use on potatoes and grain
lands. Clay soils which have not been
we'll manured will be equally benefited
by the application of peat.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
.FORGER IS CAPTURED
III. J. McMasters Who Forged Check
Here Last Week Is In the

Undersheriff Dodson, accompanied
by George Kilgore, went to Medford
Monday and brought back H. J. Nc
Masters, alias August Martin, alias
Sam Thornton, the man who forged
the name of DR.. Gaillardet of Ingram
to a check which was cashed for him
by O. E. Anderson of Ladysmith a
week ago.
McMasters, if that is his real name,
claims that he was led into committing
the crime by some people with whom
he has been training.
The prisoner is a bright young man,
a machinist by trade and capable OF
earning an honest living. He was
easy to describe and was picked up at
Medford on descriptions sent out by
Sheriff Reed.
The victim of bad influences says that
he regrets his misconduct and is unable
to account for going estray. He ad-
mits his guilt.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
Ingram to Have Commercial Club.

At mass meeting to be held Mon
day evening the hustlers of Ingram
will merge into business league.
This is an organization that every
live town should have, and Ingram is
right in the front row when it comes to
live burgs.
Wonderful results have been attained
by organizations of this kind in our
neighboring towns.
Ingram has a future; that future
is what we make it. We will have to
depend entirely on our own efforts for
the advancement of the town, and by
working in harmony, and as one, we
can accomplish much. Everyone in
terested in the welfare of the COM
munity should turn out, attend the
meeting and place men at the head of
the organization who will take off their
coats and push.
Meeting at Byers' hall Monday, Mar.
4, at 7:30 p. m. Everybody come. =
Ingram Record.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
Bruce.

Chas. Karst of Ladysmith was a busi-
ness caller in town Tuesday.
Violet McIsaac, who makes. her home
with John Stewart and wife, has been
i'll the past week.
Mrs. Guy Griffith (nee Lottie Fan
ning) of Ladysmith was the guest of
Mrs. Wayne Birch last week. She re-
turned home on Saturday.
w. A. Blackburn and wife and ]. E.
Stanley and wife went to Ladysmith
last Friday to attend banquet of the
Ladysmith Lodge of Masons.
Rev. J. F. Franklin and family were
released from quarantine on Tuesday
and he will again take up his pastoral
work.
j. H. Farber Of Burlin, Wis, has
opened tailor shop in the house ad-
joining DR.. Carnachan. Read his an
nouncement in this issue.
w. T. Pierpont went to Chicago on
business last Tuesday. He expects to
be absent three or four.days.
Melvin Dotson, who came here re-
Gently from Nebraska, has purchased
40 acres of land in the northeast part
of the village from the Arpin Lumber
Co. and will build him house thereon
this spring.
Harry A. Davis of Flambeau was
a visitor to Bruce Sundoy. Harry is
as jolly as when we first knew him over
twenty years ago and he is not min
ute older in looks or actions.
DR.. J. T. Oliver of Green Bay was
a visitor to our town last Friday. He
was looking up location for practice
and may decide to locate here as he
was very favorably impressnd with the
place.
Rev. Losey Of Cameron occupied the
pulpit of the M. E. church here last
Sunday morning and preached an ex-
cellent sermon. He also conducted the
4OIlCA al 0CA WIG VI Vic IIl1dIlC CIllIu VI
Inscoe and wife.
Presiding Elder F. M. Haight will
preach at the M. E. church next Sun
day evening at 7:45 and also on Monday
evening. He will conduct quarterly
conference at New Hutchinson Monday
afternoon.
E. E. Snyder and sons, who reside
three miles north of Atlanta, will hold
an action sale at their place Saturday,
March 9, commencing at $3.50 a. m.
They will sell 21 milch COWS and other
cattle, horses, farm machinery, hay
tools, etc.
Joe Vasseur and wife of Flambeau
had the misfortune to lose their dwell
ing house by fire. He was away at
his work and Mrs. Vasseur was at a
sick neighbor's and no one at home
but a young boy. Too hot a fire in
the stove set fire to the bnilding and
destroyed it. The boy carried out a
few things but was unable to save
much. News Letter.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
GONE TO CAROLINA,
j. M. Hayes and Family Depart for
New Home

J. M. Hayes and family departed
Thursday morning on the Central road
for then new home at Wakefield, North
Carolina. Mr.. Hayes has lived in
Ladysmith since we were hamlet,
filling the position of section foreman
on the 500 line. He has been active
in city affairs, having been a member
of the board of trustees and later a
member Of the city council. Mr.. Hayes
has been active in lodge and other
social circles. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Hayes will be missed in Ladysmith.
We are pleased to say that Mr.
Hayes is not at all certain tnat he will
not be back-his last expression to the
News being: 81 may be back sooner
than you expect" We hope so.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09

probably in the production of corn.
The farms have done much along this
line and will doubtless be able to give
our farmers valuable information as
to seed, culture and other matters.
After disposing of the report of the
business of the year, the association
adjourne to meet at Ladysmith at a
date to be fixed by the presidents prob
ably in April.
The election of officers was deferred
until the adjourned meeting.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
MORE BOOKS NEEDED
School Needs More Library Books
to Assure Being on Accredit-
ed List.

ed List.
Prof. Mccormick has received the
following letter:
My dear Sir:
At a recent meeting OF
our Committee on Accredited Schools
the committee voted to recommend the
accrediting of the Ladysmith High
School in Group A.
This action is based upon the informa-
ton contained in your letter Of Jan 7th.
The list of reference books which you
give will strengthen your library very
materially. We cannot, however, con-
slider it as yet strong library and ad-
ditions should be made from time to
time. In making additions you should
bear in mind the general needs of the
school in the line of literature, biog-
raphy, etc., as we'll as books to sup
plement the textbook work.
Very truly yours,
A. w. TRESLLER,
Secretary of the Committee.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
TO Be A Big YEAR
Everything Points to Large Land
Sales In Northern Wis

y. L. Gates of the Gates Land COM
pany of Milwaukee was in the city
Thursday and yesterday. He agrees
with local land people that this year
will witness revival in land sales in
northern Wisconsin.
Fred 4. Austin of Clarion, Ia, was
in Ladysmith yesterday afternoon and
agrees with Mr.. Gates as to the prob
able activity of the season.
Inquiry at this season of the year
has never been so great before. The
inquiries are of higher order than
heretofore and a larger per centage
want land for actual use.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09

Ben C. Lee & Co. will have special
sale on March 21st and 22nd, of ladies
spring wraps and suits. A special
representative from the factory will be
here to wait upon you with the best
the market affords. This is a chance
to get the widest selection at the lowest
possible price. Don't miss it.
E. L. and Miss Blanche Tiffany were
Ingram visitors Wednesday.
Miss Isabel Conklin is recovering from
her recent illness.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
THE HURLEY MEETING
A Good Meeting of the North Wis
consin Farmers Associa-


ton.
The meeting of the North Wisconsin
Farmers association was held at Hur-
ley Tuesday. Nearly every county in
the district was represented.
Rusk county was represented by six
delegates, being the largest delegation
present, as follows:
C. X. Ellingson, Hawkins,
d. w. Maloney, Glen Flora,
]. w. Miller, Ladysmith,
w. T. Rooney, Ladysmith,
A. d. Campbell, Ladysmith,
W. A. Blackburn, Bruce.
Most Of the morning session was oc-
cupied by the session of the executive
committee in going over the business
and accounts of the past year.
In the afteroon addresses were made
by Prof. harrington Of the state uni
versity and the superintendent of the
state experimental farms of the nor
thern part of the state. Both talks
were full of interest and information.
Prof. Harrington discussed the cow
from every standpoint breeds, selec-
ton, test of value, feed, land culture
in the interest of the dairy, ahd many
other topics. He told the value of ex-
perimental work as developer of gen.
eral information for the farmer.
The address Of the superintendent of
the experimental farms told of some
of the results of the work done at the
various farms during the short time
they have been in operation.
The most remarkable results were
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09

y Another wreck occurred on the 500
west of the pepot Saturday. Several
freight cars went into the ditch.
T. C. L. Kellogg, the hustling lumber
buyer of Apollonia, was business visi-
tor in Ladysmith Monday.
Pingree shoes are the best shoes.
They are made by factory that always
made good shoes. They are in stock at
Ben c.. Lee & Co.'S. store.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
TAKEN TO MENDOZA.

Herman Will Sent to the Asylum
There.
Herman Will, who has made his home
with Peter Flura for several years,
was committed to the asylum for the
insane at Mendoza last Monday.
Mr.. .Will has been heavy drinker
and when under the influence of liquor
is very visionary. Some years ago he
hacked off hand while intoxicated and
later attempted to drown himself.
Last week he showed unmistakeable
signs of insanity and was taken into
custody with the result of being COM
mitted as above stated.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09

FARM For SALE-135 acres improved
farm, part in corporation; half cash.
time on balance. Inquire at this Office.
or of ]. M. Coleman, owner.
FARM To RENT Northwest of Ladv-
smith-20 acres can be plowed- 80 acres
fenced for pasture. Comfortable build
ings. GEO. B. GooCHER
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
Sweaters good ones-almost given
at Nissenbaum s-formerly Welpton' S.

Methodist church services in Christian
church Sunday afternoon. Sabbath
school at 2, preaching at 3. Subject of
sermon: Idols. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home
of Mrs. Schaal. We welcome you.
d. JAYNE, pastor.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
BUSINESS FOR SALE

We will sell our general merchandise
stock and store at once. If the party
prefers we will lease the building.
This is aigood stand for the right party.
Call or write us.
ELLINCSON LUMBER Co.
Hawkins, Wis,
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-09
The BEST TOWN
Says G. Arnt of Chicago Of Lady
smith.

smith.
1 Mr.. and Mrs. C. Arnt of Chicago
have been in the city this week. They
have travelled hundreds of miles in
search of desirable place and found
it here. Mr.. Arnt has been merchant
in Chicago, but has thought that more
fresh air would be a good thing. So
he sold out and went out to look for q
new location.
He has been endeavoring to close a
deal for business building, and we
trust will succeed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-12-25
THE THREE WISE MEN.
Who Were They7-A An Unselved
Christmas Mystery.

Christmas Mystery.
One Christmas mystery remains un-
solved. Who were the wise men Of the
of Bethlehem from afar 10 do homage
to the newborn Saviour?
The simple story as told In the Bible
is one of the most familiar in Christ
mas lore. Any child could reeite II IN
detail. Painters and seulptors have
made 1t the theme of the most inspired
products of their brushes and chisels,
but TO this day the identity of these
wise men remains mystery. A
search of the great paintings In which
the subject is treated produces n be
wllderment. There are half hun
dred different ideas presented. The
varying versions of the books of the
ages are as many.
1t is fair TO assume from the fact
that the visitors were received at court
by King Herod and that they carried
gifta of value that they We're In their
own country men of royalty or close
TO It. fIerod evidently deemed 1t well
to treat them with Difference, for dis
quleted though he was by their news
of the comet that was to lead them to
the birthplace OF the Redeemer he dis
sembled and told them that when they
had found the newborn he would re-
turn to worship with them.
Much of our Information about the
early days of the Christian era comes
from the monks of tho fourteenth cen
fury, who delved deeply into historical
sources since lost TO the world. Their
story of the three wise men has receiv-
ed wide credence. According to these
monks, the wise men were three great
kings called Caspar, Mclchoir and Bal,
thasar Caspar was the oldest and
from the north. At the time of the
birth of Christ he was sixty years old,
and for more than two-thirds of that
time he had ruled In Arabia Baltha-
sar was black, a native OF Saba, from
the east. and forty years old. The
youngest was Melchoir, from the south,
whose country was Tarshish lie was
twenty years old.
Impelled by some mysterious power.
they dropped all the cares of state and
followed n single star thirteen days
and nights without eating or sleeping
TIL IL led them to Jerusalem.
Then the story follows that of the
Bible until they returned to their own
countries.
The story does not stop here 1t tells
eircumstantiallT the after life of the
three wise men, The good Apostle St
Thomas journeyed TO their country and
baptized them, and nil three went cut
to preach the doctrine of the Christ.
They were slain by bnrbarous gen
tiles, and later the Empress Helena
mother of Constantine, recovered their
sacred bones and took them TO Con
stantinople. Thence they were carried
to Milan and finally found an ultimate
resting place in Cologne, where they
now arc.--New York Post.