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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
WORK STARTED.

Let it be inscribed on the pages of
history that the first creosoted block
to be laid on Third street was put
down at i6:45 Friday forenoon, June
9, Ammo Domini, 1911. 1t was set in
place at the intersection of Washing
ton street, by one of the street rail-
way company's men-an expert at
the work. Since then the work has
been going steadily forward. The
blocks were laid so that the tops
were an inch or more below the tops
Of the rails. This caused many foci-
ish questions to be asked by bystand-
ers and eventually it was found that
a wrong start had been made and
the blocks had to be torn up and re-
laid. 70 will be some little time be-
fore Chris. johnson will be ready to
lay blocks on his job. He has brought
road roller, concrete mixer and
other machinery to the city. The
work of driving stakes to establish
the grade was started Friday.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
capacity. Their petition was referred

capacity. Their petition was referred
to the committee on licenses.
Residents in that section, bounded
by Eighth, Ninth, Adams and Hamil-
ton streets, asked that some consider
alton be given to existing conditions
in that locality. They claim that
streets there are streets in name only,
and that after the,sun goes down it
is as dark as Egypt, no provision ever
having been made for street lights
for that section. The petitioners
feel that they are neglected children
in our municipal family. They are
going to get what Billy Lorimer will
have-an investigation.
1t was decided to hold the next
council meeting June 8, at which
time the petitioners for liquor licenses
will also get what Lorimer will have,
but not enjoy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
AT THE CURRAN HOUSE.

In tearing down the Curran house,
which stands on the land recently
bought by the 500 line, many things
have been unearthed or otherwise
brought to light, which serve to re-
mind the older residents of the city
as it was forty years ago. Among
these, are the old bowling alleys
which stood in the basement beneath
the north wing. When this wing
was added TO the hotel, in 1871, the
alleys were installed. They were the
first ever seen here and were some
thing new to the most of those who
lived here at that time. For many
weeks they were in almost constant
use, both night and day, and at
tanned a popularity second to no
other form of amusement. Today
they stand half decayed, nearly buried
with debris from the old landmark
which is being torn down to make
room for the new 500 tracks and
buildings.-Stevens Point Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
OCCURRENCES OF LONG AGO.
ITEMS OF NEWS BOILED DOWN FROM THE
PILOT FORTY YEARS AGO

of Marathon county for fourteen
years.
There are two good papers, the
Central Wisconsin by R. II. Johnson,
and the Pilot by V. Ringle.
We had the pleasure of meeting j.
w. Chubbuck, Esq, who is engaged
on the editorial staff of the Pilot,
and one of the oldest newspaper
men in the state. Mr.. Chubbuck
struck off the first copy of the
Milwaukee Sentinel. There
are three hotels Forest House by G.
A. Single, the Winkley House by G.
Winkley and the Lake Superior House.
*** On our return we took break
fast at Mosinee with Mrs. w g. Blair,
at the Fall City House, and we OBJ
tanned the best meal Of anywhere
along the route.
In coming into our city from the
south the eye of the traveller is at
tracted by the vineyards of Hon. C.
Hoetlinger and G. II. Mueller, Esq,
on the slope at the foot of Fourth
and Fifth streets. We understand
that Hon. W. G. Silyerthorn proposes
to prepare one on the slope back of
his residence on South street.
John Meyer of ST. Louis, who is a
large dealer in lumber, was in town a
few days last week.
Chas. Barwig, an old resident of
Mayville, Dodge county, spent,a few
days in Wausau last week.
Wausau has propositions for rail-
road from Portage via Stevens Point
to this city; another from Portage
via Grand Rapids, and the third
from Tomah, via Grand Rapids
SATURDAY, JUNE l, 1872.
Potato bugs have put in an appear
ance. Look to your gardens.
The center portion of the Forest
House has been removed to the oppo-
site side of the street, and in its
stead will be erected a handsome
three story addition to the hotel
This will make it one of the largest
and finest hotels in the central part
of the state.
Our contemporary, R. III. Johnson.
will move his printing Office to the
building formerly DeVoe's cabinet
shop on Jackson street, between
Main and Second streets.
On Tuesday afternoon Willie Whit
taker was driving spirited team of
horses that became frightened near
Joe Noiseaux's corner by the crack
ing of whip. The boy was thrown
from his seat striking his head on the
sidewalk He is severely but not
seriously injured.
A base ball club was organized last
Wednesday evening with the follow
ing named as officers:
President-E. Fuller.
Vice-PreS.-R E. Parcher
Secretary. A. McCroSsen.
Treasurer-V. Ringle.
They are called in Indian "Wendi-
gos' and in English the ''Giants."
Mrs. III. A. Frost of Waupaca, the
better half of our DR.. Frost, was
here spending few days. Mr.. Frost
proposes to bring his family to Wau-
Sau next fall.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13

Gen. KnickerboclIer. ................,C ,Cony Piper
Alvin Barry rry....................,Ra Raymond Weik
Rufus Ready dy......................E Emery James
llOIu DOipnlH. lH.s..........ss...... NOIuOu nelly
Ieddy ....................... waiter tlnkDelner
montgomery. ery..................- Guy Kamsdell
IOotman. .................... EdWafd j aeScnKe
First Custom House Officer -. Glenn Ramsdell
Second Custom House Officer. Walter Buswell
Violet ......................Gl I'll ace PanaDakef
Miss Hurricane. e.................... Sarah Miller
Dolly Dimple. le...................L Lenore Slattery
Lady Dolphin. ...-.......,...::..... Marie Bro
DOt.. .MaTgdfeC bdfWlg
japanese and Tourist Maidens: Mary Ander-
son, Mathilda Behnke, Estelle Berger, Fran
els Brasch, Margaret Clark, Tilly Cohen,
Vera Telling, Lydia Hochtritt. Mae Holub.
Mary McCann, Mary McPeck. Captola
Marth, Gertrude Merklein Catherine Mol
ter Elsie Reiser, Henrietta Sauerhering.
Elizabeth Schmalz, Ethel Sherman, Ger
trrde Smith. Ruth Tobey. Cecilia Wagner,
Viola Wolf.
Hobgoblins. Brigands and Tourists: William
Brown, Walter Daley, Raymond Erlandson.
Charles Gilbert, Richard Gritzmacher. Carl
Larson, William Martin, George Pearson,
Adj Il Peth.
Underclassmen assis Ting opera: Marie Finney,
Harold Dietl, Elmer Gritzmacher. Lysle
Hacllett, Lawrence Weiland.
On Thursday evening the class play,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO.

There was an ear thquake in Mexico
one day last week and upwards
of 1900 people lost their lives
in that country; much damage was
done in the city of Mexico. Chas.
Zahn who formerly held position in
the WAUsAU Pilot, is in the city Of
Mexico where he has the manage
ment Of one of the largest printing
Offices.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
OLD LANDMARK.

One of the oldest landmarks in the
county is to be found on the old
Week farm in the town of Bergen,
now owned by Fred Bauer. the town
chairman. 1t is the foundation of an
Old building used as trading post.
The post was established by Andrew
Week of Stevens Point, years before
the first white settlers came to that
part of the county. Quite clearing
was made around the premises
fact it was the first farm in that
ocality. Here, for years, profitable
rade was carried on with the In
Clans, thousands of whom roamed
those parts in those days. They had
several villages along the banks sof
the Big and Little Lau Pleine rivers,
the largest of which was at the wild
ening of the former river, known as
Rice lake. At certain seasons of the
year the Indians for miles around
would gather at the Week farm and
barter their wares for the white
mans merchandise. When the
whites began to move into the coun-
try the Indians moved out, and grad
ually the business fell into decline
and eventually was closed up. The
building was in after years torn down
and all that remains of its history
now is a memory.
Situated near by the post was
another building in which a tanning
liquid was made. This liquid was
shipped to tanners in the east. The
secret of the manufacture of this
liGuid appears to have been lost.
That territory is still sparsely set
tied, and much of it is the same to-
day as it was fifty years ago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
TODAY is THE DAY.

There are two kinds of people in the
world, those vino are always getting
ready to do something, and those who
60 ahead and do it. Now is the time
to get on the right side. Today is
the dayto begin shaping your business.
A dollar viii do it, if it is used to
start an account at the National
German American bank. DO not put
it of, but open an account now. You
can do it by mail ii need be.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
OF THE WAUSAU HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesday and Thursday Evening June 9TH and Sth at
the High School Assembly Hail.

With the events of last week, the
commencement season at the Wau-
sau high school is over and the class
of 1911 has become alumni.
The class this year numbers 81, "a
beautiful, we'll dressed" crowd, as
Prin. Parlin called them Thursday
evening. They are:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
Work win Soon Start

after you take DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, and you'll quickly enjoy their
fine results. Constipation aid indiges-
ton vanish and fine appetite returns
They regulate stomach, liver and
bowels and impart new strength and
energy to the whole system. Try
them. Only 25c at W. w. Albers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13

Crawford Danes, was given. This
was simple, quiet play of English
country life, with little or no plot,
the acting in which was very good.
The quaint humor was a pronounced
feature. The cast was as follows
- Agnes Bury
Miss Jameson, Sister-in-law TO an earl.
.. Martha Alpers
Mrs. Forester, the widow of major /,
.......... Dorothy Woodward
Miss Pole a friend of Miss Jenkyns
........ Ruth Peterson
Miss Mary Smith Miss Jenkyns' young cousin
.. jeanette Reid
Miss Bette Barker. retired milliner
. Alta Bean
Marfh. Miss Jenkyns' maid. Wilma Braeger
Peggy. Miss Barker's maid. Gertrude Merkieln
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

A good profitable business for sale.
Established over twenty-five years.
City or improved farm property taken
in exchange. Address
BUSINESS Box 4l4.
If Wausau, Wis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13

Whooping cough is not dangerous
when the cough is kept loose and
expectoration easy by giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t has been
used in many epidemics of this disease
with perfect success. For sale by all
dealers,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-06-13

coon" was without a doubt the most
successful opera ever given at the
Wausau high school, Under the able
direction Of Miss Lintz the fifty
in the cast have been working for
fourteen weeks to put on the opera,
the success of which Wednesday night
we'll repaid their efforts.
The chorus was arranged and drilled
by Miss Zellhoefer. The boys chorus
was under the direction of Mr.. Hill
gendorf as we'll as the drilling of the
speaking parts. 1t is these three of
the faculty then and the persistent
and untiring zeal of the class itself
that the parents and the citizens of
Wausau may give credit for that part
OF the commencement.
The acting, especially that of Mr.
Piper as Gen. Knickerbocker, was fine,
as was the singing, the solos, duets
and all. The prettiest music was
perhaps the solo of Miss Panabaker,
Glove Comes Like a Summer Sigh" !"
and later on the duet of Mr.. Welk
and Mr., James to the same Uune
Everyone in the cast carried out his
or her part faultlessly and the fre-
quent applause fully testified to the
success of the opera.
The curtain raised upon the deck
of an ocean liner returning from Eu-
rope, upon which are party of stud
ent tourists, among whom are Alvin
Barry, Rufus Ready and and Dolly
Dimple. Miss Hurricane is chaperon-
ing the party. Also Gen. Knicker-
booker, his daughter Violet, Lord
Dolphin whom the general wants
Violet to marry, and his valet Teddy.
Alvin is in love with Violet, but the
general thinks that it would be de-
meaning the Knickerbocker blood to
have her marry stockbroker. They
are about to elope when the steamer
lands, but Alvin is arrested for SNUG
Cling having Violet's clothes in his
trunk. The second act takes place in
the garden of the Knickerbocker
villa at Newport. Alvin disguises
himself as Lord Dolphin, and Rufus
as Teddy. They enter at one side of
the stage at the same time that the
real Lord Dolphin and Teddy enter at
the other Knickerbocker decides to
let them draw-the winner to be the
lucky lord. Alvin wins and Lord
Dolphin retires. Gen. Knickerbocker
discovers the mistake and drags Vio-
let away In the last scene for which
the stage was handsomely decorated
with Japanese lanterns, and the whole
cast are in gorgeous Japanese robes,
Alvin disguised as the great Tycoon
of Japan, calls with his followers, and
after Lady Dolphin has appeared and
her son home, asks for Vio-
let's hand and is accepted.
The finale Eyes, I'll be the Little
Tycoon" was very beau tiful scene
accompanied by very good music.
The chorus of boys who appear
twice, once as hobgoblins and then as
was very well appreciated
part, as was also the chorus of girls
in their college dance with pennants.
The cast was as follows:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06
THE YOUNG BRIDE WENT
BACK TO HER MOTHER

Police Judge H. L. Grigsby has
many difficulties to settle and often
grievances are brought before him
and no record made on the police
dockets as was the case yesterday al.
ternoon when Mrs. Louisa Carroll was
before him with charge asAlnae
Charles Mccarty It will be remenl.
bered that Mccarty. a man past IS
years Of age, married the Carroll girl
whose mother swore that she was Is
years OF age. Later It was reported
that the girl was only 10 years Of aga.
Trouble has been brewing IN the
Asccarty household since the day Of
the marriage. according to the testi.
mony Of both McCarty and his bride.
The girl has gone back to the home
Of her mother. The couple lived to.
gether only few days. The police
court charges we're dismissed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06
APPEALFOR
APPROVAL
OF STRIKE
Union Leaders in Confer
enCe;; Order May be
Issued at Once.
Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Chicago. Sept 6. - Officers Of the
system federation Of the Illinois Cen
trail have appealed to the international
officers OF the unions asking that the
strike already voted OH be approved
At a conference today they are con
sidering the proposition. If they ap-
prove It a strike order will be issued
Immediately
The arrival here Of Julius Krutt-
schniti, Of the Hartman lines today,
influenced the situation. Kruttschnitt
plans conference with President
Markham as II is believed a strike on
the Hartman system means a strike
on the Illinois Central.
Later Kruttschnitt stated that his
labor decision was final and that he
won't confer with Markham.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06
Kansas Man Came
TO Claim His Bride

A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the office of County Judge N. NJ. VIII
Iiams late yesterday afternoon when
Miss Grace Agnes Paxton and Jack
Griffith Of Newton. Kansas, were
married, Judge Williams performing
the ceremony. The marriage is the
elimination of a courtship Of long
standing. The bride is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Paxton OF this
city but grew into womanhood in
Newton, Kansas. The Paxtons have
been residents here only few weeks.
Mr.. Griffith who is yard master for
the Santa Fe at Newton, followed the
family here for a short visit and de-
cided to take a bride home with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith will leave for
Newton in few days where they will
make their future home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06

WORK ON
OLD TRAIL

The honor Of shovellng the first dirt
in the operation OF converting the old
Chisholm trail in Grady county into a
part OF a great state highway belongs
to the distinguished organization Of
good roads boosters commonly known
as the "chain gang"
Grady county also wins the distinc-
tior OF being the first county in the
siste TO begin actual work on the re-
storation Of the historic trail.
All this information was deliver
ed to Sheriff Lewis this morning by
jim Hill. the captain in charge Of the
county convice camp We are work
ing on the old trail now about three
miles east OF Minco." said Mr.. Hill.
"and yvc shall cover several miles Of
81"
There are now fifteen men in the
road gang and under the direction Of
the county officers they have been do
ing very efficient work. During the
past few months from twelve to fif-
teen miles OF roads around Minco .ex-
tending in every direction except
north have been worked upon and
much improved.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06
TUCKER IS
CONVICTED
On Trial Second Time;
Shepard Overcome in
Court Room.

In the first bootlegger case that
came up for trial at the September
term OF the Superior court County
Attorney VenabIe scored home-ruu.
conyicting John Tucker who receis-
ed fine OF $50 and a sentence of 80
days in jail. The iury's verdict was
returned late yesterday afternoon.
Tucker went to trial on a second
case this morning and the jury is now
out.
J. E. Chambers was also tried today
on a charge OF malicious mischief.
growing out of the moving Of farm
fence.
Attorney Bob Shepard. defending
Tucker, was overcome by physical ex-
haustlon in the court room yesterday
afternoon and had to be taken home.
Attorneys Alger Melton and B. B.
Barefoot came to the assistance OF
their brother lawyer in the case. Mr..
Shepard had been sick for many
months and this was his first appear
ance in the court room.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06
SCHOOL LAND
SALE HERE

Representatives Of the commission
crs OF the state land office will con-
duct sale Of school land in Chick
asha tomorrow. Thirty-three tracts
OF land in Grady county ar listed for
sale under the usual regulations, the
lessees being given the preference
right OF purchase. All the school
land in this county is located in the
section which was formerly a part Of
caddo county.
The sixth sale Of school land be-
gar at Hobart Aug. %. and since then
sales have been conducted at Cordell,
Mangum. Hollis and Lawton. A sale
is in progress today at Anadarko. Ac-
cording to the present schedule 2s4,-
257 acres will be sold before Nov. A..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06
100 BOLLS ON
One STALK

On exhibition at Ford Wither-
spoons cotton office is a stalk Of cot
ten which would probably carry off
aihthe premiums at the fairs. 1t grew
in the field of H. B. johnson near
town on the river. consisting OF so
acres. which was purchased by Mr..
witherspoon and E. r. Collins.
The stalk is over three feet high
and it contains SO wen developed
bolls, some Of remarkable size. Count
ing squares, blossoms and baby
hollis" there are in all about 100
possible bolls on it.
IF the whole field were like that it
would make at least two bales per
acre" said Mr.. Witherspoon. Mebane
seed was used and the staple is ex-
cellent
Mr.. Witherspoon estimates that the
field viii average half bale per
acre. It received the most careful at
tcntion. Contrasted with the general
run Of the crop this season when, in
many instances it viii take dozen
acres to make bale, the Johnson
ectton is regarded as very remark
able.
Bolls Of cotton picked from the Dan
Garland farm south of Chickasha and
as-nea a.. ~ n,,~h~sss.s= sT. ~, a..
-" iAV" ~ - " nuI UttuScc are on us
play at the Oklahoma National bank.
They show a fine variety of cotton
and according to the statement Of the
Mr. Burbridge who planted and tend
ed the cotton there will be a yield Of
a bale to the acre. The cotton is the
Rowden variety Of seed and is Of ex.
cellent quality.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06
Will Enforce Hunting
Laws More Rigidly

Deputy Game Warden William Ed
wards received a letter today from
state Game Warden John B. Doolin,
regarding the rigid enforcement Of
the laws pertaining to hunting.
Reports have reached the ears Of the
game department that Sunday laws
are being violated. that shooting is
carried on along the public highways
and that hunting is being carried on
without a license.
Mr.. Edwards says that he will keep
vigilant watch and that any Of these
violations that come under his obser-
vation in his territory viii be prosecut-
ed according to the terms Of the law.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06
THEPUBLIC
KNOWS HIS
SIN NOW
God Knows MY Sin, "
Said Minister in
ReSigninG.

Telegram by United Press.
Clarence. Mo-. Sept g. - A girl pro.
tege Of the minister and his wife haa
lead to Rev Ii. II. Johnsons resigna.
ton and his God knows my sim ex.
PLANTATION.
It is said that the minister was mad.
ly infatuated with the girl. He left
town, it is reported, threatened BY
young banker
The girl is away from here visiting
and knows nothing Of the matter
Johnson was secretary Of the board
Of church extension and was a leading
southern Methodist minister. He was
the pastor Of the church here and was
highly esteemed. Last week he went
to Columbia to attend the annual con.
ference. On Saturday he suddenly
disappeared from the conference and
on Monday a message was received
from him in Mexico, Mo. resigning
from the conference and from the
ministry. The massage concluded
God knows my sim
No explanation Of The minister's
conduct was known till today. IN hts
letter he also said he had not been ac.
tually guilty Of any misconduct ex.
cept in letters that he had written.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-06
SmOkeStdCk one Of
TaIleSt in the City

The work Of installing the new 400
horsepower boilers at the plant of the
Chickasha Light, Heat C Power com
pany is practically completed. The
steel smokestack now being erected
will be one Of the largest and tallest
stacks in the city. 1t is 60 inches in
diameter and the top will stand one
hundred and forty feet above the
ground.
The light company has spent nearly
$1,000 during the past summer in inn
provements. and the payroll for extra
labor hired in connection with the
improvement work. has amounted to
several hundred dollars a month.