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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
PERSONALS


DR.. r. A. WoerfeI is at Hackiey
today
Robert Felt left for Milwaukee
Friday.
G. L. Garter was an Amigo
visitor Thursday.
Levi Krake was down from
Donaldson Friday.
N. A. Coiman is a business visi-
tor in town this week.
Grin Sherwood Of Amigo visit
ed at the Thorpe home last week.
Mrs. August We'll and son Har-
ry returned from Amigo Satur-
day.
Mrs. Walter Shattqck is at
tending the ". T. c. q. conTen-
fion at Amigo this week.
Mrs. Matt Scheribel returned
from Port Washington Saturday
where she visited her father who
eas ILL.,
c. F. CoIman and daughter
Miss Betty are visiting at the
home Of Mr., and Mrs. (. D.
Mcleod.
Mrs. J. Boucher returned from
Waukcgan, ILL.,, Wednesday after
spending che winter at the home
of her mother.
Mrs. ". D. Neville departed
for Montreal. Canada Thursday
where she will visit home people
for six weeks.
S. w. Smith was at Pelican
Monday where he met his wife
who has been visiting home peo-
pie in Green Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Morrill, OF
Gagen arrived today and are
visiting the formers parents,
MIR. and Mrs. 0. c. Luther.
Mrs. c. Kirkland returned to
her home in Michigan Friday
after spending two months at
the homes of Mrs. Amos Radcliffe
and Mrs. Mart Rirzel.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
SPECIFICATIONS FOR A DOC
IN THE EAGLE RIVER
! IT NEMACHECK,
WIN. SALfS> BERGER,
Nm. WALSH.
SuDSrYiSCrs.

Said dock shall be located in the Eagle river
eXte ding from the cen ter pier OF the wagon
bridge on Railroad street, up the center thread
of the channel distance of 200 feet; said dock
shall be ten feet in width
Said dock shall he built on piles driven in the
river bed and shall consist OF three straight
rows Of piles driven FIVE feet apart, which
shall consist OF % piles to each and a
total number OF rs piles. said piles shall be
twenty feet in length and not less than
bottom; all plies to he sawed off and made
level and to be capped with 6X6 tinihPrs run
ming lengthwiSe of said dock. said Gaping or
timberS to be drift bOlted on top OF piles with
drift bolts: drift bolts to be of the size Of one
half inch by 8 inches in length.
The floor of said dock shall be laid orosswiSe
of the Gaping and shall be pinch No. Hem
ock or Tamarack and surfaced one side
The top of the floor of said dock to be of the
height of Ia inches above high water mark in
said river. Also to place AKA timber one
half round, on both sides of said dock on the
6xe stringer as fender for boats.
Also to build q stairway leading from said
dock up TO the loot " ak on the said bridge,
said stairway to run from said dock at right
angles with said bridge to one half the height
Of said bridge to landing AXIS feet, then turn
south parallel with said bridge and run up
balance of distance to Il landing 4X6 ftet and
TO Join said fo@twalk on said bridge.
All lumber in Stairs to be surfaced both SIDES
and edges and to be select common and free
OF knots. said stairway to be four feet in
width inside of railing; stairs to be of 2X1O
which shall be a ten inch step and the riSers TO
be inches high; railing shall be of Aka with
AKA for posts and two Xxi boards shall be
securely fastened to said posts between the
railing and steps. The stairs to have two
cuatS OF red paint
All work labor and material shall be furnish
ed by contractor and work to be completed
on or before June LIST. 1912.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
CONTRACT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
Town Board of Eagle River. county OF Villas,
Wisconsin. viii meet at the Town Hall on
Friday the 26th day of April, 912. at 3 O'Clock
p. III, to award the contract for the purpose
Of receiving bids for the building and con-
struetiOn of sewer manhole and catch basin
Such awards will be for doing the work in
accordance with the specifications on file in
the Town Clerks office in said town. a copy
OF which is hereto made part of this notice
The successful bidder will be expected to
execute to the said town bond, With good
and sufficient surety. for the faithful perform
ance oi said work, according to the terms of
the contract.
Dated at Eagle River, this 18th day of April,
1912.
J. II. NEMACHECK,
VIM. SALTENBERGEk.
WIN. WALSH
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
CONTRACT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
Town Board of the Town of Eagle River,
county OF Villas, Wisconsin, win meet at the
Town Hall on Friday, the 26th day CT April,
1912. at 3 O'Clock p. m, to award the con-
tract for the purpose of receiving bids for the
building and construction OF a passenger dock
or boat landing on the Eagle River.
Such awards win be for doing the work IN
accordance with the spe i1cationS on file in
the town clerks Office In said town, a copy Of
which is hereto made part of this notice
The successful bidder VIII be expected to
execute to the said town u bond. with good
and Suffi Client sJsrbty, for che faithful perform
ance of said word. according to the terms of
contract.
Dated at Eagle River this 18th day OF April,
1912.
i ! r NEMACHECK
( WIN. SAL 81 BERGER,
Nm. WALSH.
SuD1pYiS0rs
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Will Farm at Conrath,

Eniel and Gustave Hedeen Of
Conover have purchased a part
lv improved farm at Conrath,
Wis. They left ConoveF yester-
day driving overland, intending
to put i'll crops and clear land UNI
til their return next fall.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Boy Sprained Ankle,

Alfred Seheribel, the Young son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Scheribel,
is confined to the house this week
with badly sprained ankle sus-
tanned while playing after school
Monday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Stefan Will be Potato King.

IF wind and weather permits,
and the presidential election does
not interfere with spfingtime cal
euldtions. August Stefan, of the
Pioneer lake district, will be Il
real potato king before snow
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Purchased Farm Horse.

Monte West went down to
Three Lakes last Thursday to
purchase a farm horse. Monte
will crop the Sommers farm near
his fathers, this year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17

pa
Secretary fStateo
Drinthe Senator
fApn,A
Ihayeh Sc
alison, this tn Ia Al
l.. ASS osate
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Ha oily Reason Enough.
CONGREGATIONAL

Some OF our neishbors are permitted
to live be cause it takes all kinds Of
ceople to make world. That's t3s
answer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Progress.

"Ch. yes. he's pretty deep Ia poll.
tics now"
Well, that's not surprising: that
has been his bent for years.'
Bent? Huh! Hes positively
crooked now. "--PhiladeIpbie Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Certificate Of Nominations
STATE SENATOR
REPUBLICAN
To the County Clerk:
For Villas County,

eSenatoo
ofA pr,
n
hewi oet
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17

flies next fall. The potato Mr.,
Stefan is building his hopes upon
this season is the "MilIion Dol
lar" variety.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
:. CO. treas. atesch. mon 1914 So

Total 600 no %
State of Wisconsin,,
County of Villas
Fred Morey, being first duly sworn
on oath deposes and says that the
above statement OF receipts and dis
bursements of the Office of Town
Treasurer of the town OF Eagle River.
Wisconsin, is true and correct state
ment of all moneys received and dis
bursed by him from April 3rd, 1911 to
March goth, 1912 in his capacity as
town treasurer to the best Of his
knowledge and belief
FEED Morey, Town Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 29th day Of March, A. D. 1912.
w b. Raymond,
Deputy clerk of the circuit court
in and for Villas county, Wis.
The undersigned board of audit for
the town of Eagle River, Villas county,
Wisconsin. respectfully submits the
following report for the year ending
March 30th 1912.
RECEIPTS
/ Dol ON ba1d date az loot ya,,Ort 8T4SH rs
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
SOCIAL EVENTS
ssaasa&eM GeeeNsGe

\ social dancing party was
held at the opera house Friday
evering. Being the first party
after Lent the attendance was
unusually large for such an oeca-
sion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17

The '12 graduating class tenr
dered Arthur Poisman a birthday
surprise at his home last evening.
Refreshments and sociabilltY
whiled away the hours.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17

For the Lovers.
Love makes the parlo1 dark and the
heart light
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
CHURCH NOTES

x x y
( CHURCH NOTES s
EsSsa.s;s:s.s:s;s:ssssasassaa9@
Announcements for the Week
CONGREGATIONAL
Services every Sabbath except
the last Sunday of each month
as follows;
1000 a. m. Sunday School
400 q. IA. Preaching.
6:45 p. m. Christian Endeayor
7;30 p. m. Preaching.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day evening at 7:30.
Everybody is heartily invited
to all these services.
R. E. Moss, Pastor.
ST. IeNArIus EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday
500 a. m. Holy Communion.
1000 a. m. Sunda, school
1900 a. m. Morning Service.
1880 p. M. Evening Service.
Choir practice 7o'clock Satur-
day evenings at the church.
REV. A. N. SAMwELL,
Priest-in-charge
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17


For waterw orks fund $500
electric light bonds and INT. $500
water works bonds and int, 1920
I" dam fund 1900
fire department fund 300
Salary town clerk 300
general fund $3.50
&c salary town treasurer 400
highways 1000
Total $4,000
The report of the board of school
directors and the appropriations rec
commended by said board for school
expenses for the ensuing year are
made a part Of the report and respect
fully submitted by the board Of audit.
The salary OF the town treasurer for
the town Of Eagle River for the enSu-
ing year is hereby fixed and determin
ed in the sum of four hundred dollars
($40O). j. +. Nelnacheck
Daniel Graham.
VIM Saltenber or.
Moved and carried that this report
be adopted as read.
To the Board OF Supervisors of the
town IF Eagle River. Wisconsin:
Gentlemen: The undersigned Sec
rotary Of the board of school directors
of the town of Eagle River, herewith
submits the following report for the
school year ending March %, 1912:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17

lns and QutS.
Rronzed by foreign suns. he entered
the Office of his colleague. But the
cashiers chair was vacant
rs Mr.. Smith out?" he asked, anx.
jons.y. Il am an old friend of his"
NO, sir" returned the clerk "Mr.
Smith is not out He won't be out for
10 years"
Here the clerk smiled grimly.
THE firm is oct, though" he went
on, lone hundred thousand Just"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
s1a03S 81

State OF Wisconsin, J
Villas County.
hereby certify that the foregoing
report is true and correct to the best
of my belief and knowledge.
March 10Th 1912.
f. A. Everett, Secretary.
Upon motion the report was adopt
ed as read.
TO the board of supervisors of the
town of Eagle River, Wisconsin.
Gentlemen: / herewith submit the
amounts estimated by the board of
school directors as necessary for the
maintenance of the free high school
of Eagle River, for the school year
ending June 30th. 1913, and upon mo-
ton the following amounts were lev
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Total receipts

s32593 SIS
J. T. Nemacheck, Board OF udit,
aniel Graham tTown 0f Eagle River,
VIM. SaltenDergerli Villas County, Wisconsin
Moved and carried the report be
adopted.
The town board respectfully recon-
mended that the following apprepria-
tons be made for the ensuing year;
and upon motion the following
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
W. 7. STEVENS, aae Clark Street, RhInoIander. Wis.

State of Wisconsin, I;
Department Of State,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26

caner's coloree Jubilee Singers
entertained a good-slzed audiences Al
the Nezperce opera house Monday
evening, and judging from the re-
peaied encores. (which we're prompt
y responded lo.) our play-pairons
vere very veil pleased With the eve
Eing's music fest.
Time and space forbldS going into
detail and dvelling on especial hum
bers or the personnel Of the com
pany. however. the mixed choruses
we're especially good. Mr.. Carter
On the plano has few peers and fewer
superiors. The soprano has a
rich voice that showed careful tutor
ship, and . wes bouquet flung at the
basso would be nothing out Of taste.
To be brief, the troupe did splen-
did and on a return date viii draw a
crowd on The strength Of ils Prov
sss.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26

At the spacious ranch home o
Mr.. and Mrs. w. <. Blenders
southeast of Nezperce. at high moor
yesterday. the 2sth, Mr.. HomeI
Marshall led to the altar as hil
bride. Miss Eta Blenders. in the
presence Of some forty relatives and
friends. The ceremony va per-
formed BY Rev. B. ]. Fike Of the
Brethren church at this place.
The wedding was typical Of those
taking place among the vell-to-do
rancher families of this section. ex-
cept that it vas probably more re-
splendent in decorative features and
festivity. as became the day. The
wedding dinner served Immediately
after the ceremony vas one Of the
most bounteous and toothsome ever
enjoyed on the prairie. .
The bride is the charming and at
.racsive daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. K. Blenders, and the groom is
he ssep-son Of Henry Sathsr Of this
:iiy. and they each have many
riends in this section with whom the
Herald joins in heartiess cOngratuIa-
ions and best wishes.
The happy couple we're the reciP-
snts Of many handsome and expens-
ve presents.
They viii make their home for
be present With Mr.. and Mrs. Been
ers and viii later remove to the
iather ranch to reside.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26

Congressman-elect Addison T.
Smith has been requested by the
Secretary of the Navy to make Som-
nations to ill two vacancies in the
United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis. The Secretary of War
has made a similar request Of him
70 fll a vacancy in the United States
Military Academy at West Point.
For every principal there will be
three altefnaies selected. IN tine
event Of Toe failure Of the principal.
she alternate next in line would re-
ceive the appointment. The enter
ance examination Of those designat-
ed will be held for admission for the
Naval Academy at Boise. Moscow
and Pocatello on the 18th of April
next. and for the Military Academy
At the several Army Posts on the
2oth Of April next. Applicants for
admission must be Of robust consli-
tuition and with an educational quail.
6calion, similar to that acquired at
the high schools. The age limit fos
admission 10 the Naval Academy Is
fs.... .t~t,o., t,, t.-..,4,, ,,n,~. ons ~
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26
Masses and s.an WIN In...II and Ban
aael.

|M&Aa
The induction into Office Of the re-
Gently elected officers Of the Mason
&c and Eastern Star Lodges at this
place viii take place jointly At the
lodge rooms tomorrow night. and
the ceremony win Be followed by an
elaborate spread at the Farmers
Restaurant.
The installation Is to be public in
asmuch as each member Of both or
ders win invite some friend to Wit
ness the ceremony and participate
In the festivities.
The incoming Masonic officers are
a. follows
NJ. H. Paige, w. NJ; E. L. Kill
en-. S. W. o. W. Huefner. ]. W /;
]. S. Marker. treasurer: W. A..
rease, secretary.
The following are the oficers-elect
Of the o. &. S.. Mrs. ]. W. Ander-
son, W. NJ; o. W. Huefner. W.
P. Mrs. S. Bywasers, A. NJ; Mrs.
Huefner, conducsress Mrs. James
Wright. associate conductress: Har-
land MOser, secretary; ]. S. Mark
er, treasurer.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26

The Sunday school Of the Chris
tan church very appropriately OBJ
served the Yuletide season this year.
The usual treat Of candy and nuts
vas distributed last Sunday morning
and instead of having Christmas
tree exercises q cantata, "Santa
Claus Doings," was staged at the
opera house on Christmas eve.
The participants very successfully
carried out the whole program, the
solos, chouses. dialogues and. IA
fact, the whole cantata being excep-
sionally good. Special credit is due
to Mrs. ]. T. Ashley. director, and
Miss Marvel Ramey, pianist, as well
as to the children themselves, and
others who assisted in making this a
success.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26
WOULD IMPROVE
FARM CONDITIONS
Al Big Meeting Saturday Farnsss Ar
rasss csuniy Gathering Here Tsnsr-
rsw--Dsan Carlyle Make Speech "a
csuniy Adviser and sseialion.

A large per cent Of the member
ship Of Nezperce Local No. 2 Of the
Farmers' Union vas present At the
ail.day meeting Of that organization
n this city Saturday and participant
cd IN the transaction Of the consider
able amount Of business on hand,
and. Incidentally, enjoyed most ex-
cellenl and ample feast Of the prai-
RES best edibles. spread N the hall
At noontime.
Among the most important mat
sers given consideration we're the el-
svaior question. the organization Of
county association and appointment
Of Farmer Adviser and the ell
ecsion Of officers for the coming
year
The FIRST question vas discussed at
length. and Il vas apparsntthal sen
timenl vas strong for the elevator
system Of handling grain over the
present sack plan. No conclusive
action vas taken In the matter. how
ever, farther than the decision to
take Il up at the county convention
Of the Farmers Union 10 be held IN
Ilo On Thursday and Friday, Janu-
ary and 10.
The next question vas brought to
a more definite issue. and Il vas de-
cided to engage Dean Carlyle Of the
University Agricultural Experiment
station for a speech calculating the
matter on Friday. Dec. a.. It is
desired that a representative attend
ance from over the county be had At
this time. 10 the end that a general
understanding Of the meaning and
scope Of the Office Of a farmer advis-
er may be gained.
The plan Of establishing = farmer
adviser In the various agricultural
counties vas instituted by the organ
isasion known as the Crop Improve
mens committee al Chicago. which
offers $1,000 toward the salary and
expenses Of an expert farmer 70 act I
in an advisory way with the farmers
Of the county in which be is located.
He would keep Ia touch with the U.
S. Department of Agriculture and
the leading agricultural educational
intlisuiions Of the country and state,
select and disseminate the informa-
ton applicable to bis county.
The arrangemens has worked 50
admirably and proven 50 profitable
IN the numerous counties where It /,
has been In operation for some time
that progressive farming communi-
lies everyvhere ape adopting Il, and
L naturally follows that Lewis coun-
" is getting IN line.
Notices Of shis meeting tomorrow
have been sent all over the county
md 4 is expected many win be in
attendance.
The matter was taken up BY the =
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26

The big game viii come of Fri
day, January 3, when the Ralhdrum
high school team. champions Of the
Northwest. meet the Nezperoers at
at the local gymnasium. The Rath-
drum boys hold a record that is the
envy of every high school they have
met and a whole lot more. and it
was only after a whole lot of cores
ponding that the management Of the
home team vas able to match a
game with them. It viii entail con-
siderable expense, and every lover
of the iIport from far and near should
be present at the meeting.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26

treasurer. R. H. Y. Moser conduct
or. P. A. olsoni door keeper. Ralph
Stiram executive committee, Fred
Rigeers. Phillip Weeks, John Lund-
aby.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26

wish and families appreciation of
during the and that will all times the
future and and that the coming viii have naus
but health happiness and prosperity for and Them
Truly yours,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26

The newly-elected Lewis county
officers viii be sworn in and receive
their commissions at the next regu-
lar meeting Of the county commits
sioners. which viii convene on Mon
day, January Is. They. With their
deputies, are as follows,
commissioners-6rst dist, N. B.
Schlader; second dist, 1. P. Ragan ;
third dist. 1. Il. Lowry.
Sheriff, N. H Paige deputy. G.
W. Anderson.
Prosecuting attorney, F. E. Fogg.
Treasurer, I. T. Mckee.
Assessor. E h. RatliH; deputy.
Harvey Wester.
Probate Judge. T. N. Roberts.
Superintendent Schools. Eva B.
Henderson.
Surveyor, A. J. Warren.
Coroner. H. c. Parrish.
The term for which the county
auditor is elected being four yearO.
Auditor Clovis holds over for two
more years His force Of deputies.
J. B. White and Miss Amanda Huff.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-12-26

The local KnIehln Of Pythiaa on
last Thursday evening elected the
following officers for the coming
years
psss johnson. c. c.; c. W. Booth,
v. c. Il. G. Anderson, N. Of ". F,
VIM. Ledbsster. prelase, c. Q. Far
Far. NJ. Of A. Or. J. I. Kelly, /.
G. Benz. Rassbach, o. c. P. w.
Mitchell, keeper Of records and
seals.
Tbs installation ceremony viii be
conducted on the evening Of Thurs
day, January 2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-01-21
INSURANCE MEN HELD
Many Say Premiums Were Paid
but Policies Were Cancelled

Frank McCusker and his brother John,
who is q member OF the insurance broker
are nrm Of McCusker IL Son, were arrested
Yesterday morning on the charge of collect
ing premiums on insurance policies and
rnisappropriating them. Frank McCusker
WAS arrested by Detective Denney near the
nrnn's Office. No III Montague street, Brook
Iyn. He pleaded not guilty TO the charge
Of petty larceny, and was held in 500 bail
for examination on Tuesday.
shortly afterward John McCusker entered
eourt to go on his brothers bond. and was
srrested by Detective Denney on the charge
of incorporating the sum Of SIS 90. which
patrick Hynes. Of No. 4s2 ID street, alleged
n. had paid on policies issued by the North
American Insurance Company. The policies
were cancelled by the company because the
nrerniums were not paid. The prisoner
pleaded not guilty and was held In 900
ran until Tuesday. The whereabouts of
xzueh MoCusker, their father, are not
knovp at present He has not been seen at
~. of1ce for some time. He lives at No.
Ias Halsey street.
Tor the last six weeks complaints have
Ran made at the Adams street court that
,,oI,cies have been cancelled after the pre-
,,,uns had been paid to the firm. While
che arraignments were In progress yester-
S.v A. r Johnson. Of the law firm of
T.huson & Lamb. appeared with a number
:, cbecks which had been turned In to the
s.shier at the Waldorf.