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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
WALTER b. JAMES.

New York. April "a. 1913"
In looking back over the season Of 1872
is work must be adjudged a success
Aside from the loss just mentioned. the
Tribune Fund suffered no setbacks. and
" hat changes were made from the routine
OF previous years were steps IN advance.
Contributions from the public fell off
little. Il is true. but this circumstance Is
doubtless TO be attributed TO the cool
weather which prevailed throughout the
greater part OF the summer. Similar con-
ditions have given rise to the same result
in former wears, but the loss is only tenn
norary. Plans for a more vigorous cam
peign for 1918 are already maturing. and
the promise for the future was never
brighter for Fresh Air work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

FRANK r. CAMPBELL. 2ti-3 West go
o. Chapels. Private Rooms PrNate Amo"'
iancea Tel. 1924 Chelsea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

January q, 1918.
We. the undersigned. find upon exami-
ma ton OF the books and accounts OF the
Tribune Fresh Air Fund that the sum OF
s46 ll6 % has been received during the
season OF 1872. which includes a balance
Of s25 So brought over from the season OF
1911. and also the sum OF $500 a special
to the Fresh Air Fund. and
that the expenses have been sl6,ol6 %. ac-
cording to statements and vouchers sub
mitted to us by Mr.. Leslie NJ. Comfy. the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

manager Of the fund. showing the balance
on hand OF 800 2s We also find that the
entire expenditure has been made for the
actual work of sending the beneficiaries
OF the fund TO the country and for the
maintenance and care OF the homes NJ
Ashford Hill, Mount Pleasant and De-
post. ~ Y. Chapel Hill. y. j.. and
Litchfeld and Bethany. Conn. excepting
certain necessary expenses for postage
printing. stationery, etc, as shown in the
statement herewith.
FRANCIS LYNDE STETSON,
CLEVELAND II. DODGE.
Auditing Committee of the Trustees OF
the Tribune Fresh Air Fund Aid So
ciety.
The Work Of Thirty-six Years.
For the purpose OF comparison sum
mary is subjoined OF what has been ac-
complished by the Tribune Fresh AIT
Fund during tho thrty-hve years OF It's
existence Up TO date il stands as iol-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

fordville. y. Y: at Mortified. North
Springfield, Fairfax, Hardwick, Morris
Vile and Hyde Park. VT. and that at
Conway. Mass.
In connection with the cooperation OF
these friends IN the country must be
mentioned that OF the railroads, which
by granting the usual reduced rates once
more made it possible to transport so
many children to the country homes from
which a welcome had been extended 10
them. In many other ways. too, the rail-
road officials and employees. by their
courtesy and helpfuness, assisted i'm
solving the problem OF transporting the
children i'm safety.
Last summer saw the completion Of one
act OF partial justice in Fresh Air mat
tcrs After long delay a bronze tablet In
memory Of Willard Parsons, founder OF
the Fresh Air movement, was set up In
the Union Theological Seminary, from
which institution Mr. Parsons was gradu-
ated before entering the Presbyterian
ministry. An effort 10 hold fitting un-
yelling ceremonies at the beginning Of the
Fresh Air season was defeated. II IS
hoped. however. that this will be found
possible In 1918. Replicas Of this tablet
were unveiled in the church at Sherman,
Penn. where that memorable first Fresh
Air sermon was preached. and in the
church az Franklin. y. Y. which Mr..
Parsons attended as a boy. The setting
m Of these tablets is. however. only par
tial justice TO the memory Of great man.
Fitting honor VIII not be done until the
memorial home planned by the Parsons
Memorial Committee has been built and
has become the scene OF annual Fresh
Air outings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
Applicants Turned Away.

While children were being sent away.
no child was refused a chance except
wnere the granting OF The Tribune Fund
aid did not seem necessary OF where the
standard OF cleanliness required was not
attained for some reason. There came
time. however. toward the close OF the
season. when funds failed and applicants
who had been waiting all summer for
their turn to come had 10 be finally
turned away-ths Notwithstanding the
fact that there were actually waiting 81
the time accommodation for nine nun
dred or more children. The invitations OF
many country hosts had TO he declined
and FIVE Tribune homes had TO be closed
before the end Of the season as originally
planned because money 70 meet transpor-
tation and maintenance bills couid not De
obtained. Doubtless the few thousands
Of dollars necessary 10 provide FOR the
children who were turned away Would
have been contributed many times over If
the CRY OF the children could have been
brought 10 the ears Of the proper per
sons. but for some reason the cry did not
penetrate and the tots failed Of their
vacations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

ing out OF the roads. due 10 the heavy
hillside drainage during rainy spells.
Paul Devereux Memorial Home, at De-
posit. n. Y. sheltered 4oa small girls bent
on enjoying to the full the delights OF the
beautiful nook In the Delaware River Val
lev In which the home Is situated. In
this they were helped materially By the
people OF the village OF Deposit. who In
many pleasant WAYS assisted in making
tho STAY Of each party OF 100 girls happy
one.
Bethany Cottage. az Bethany. Conn,
provided a vacation ground for 80 laos
and Iassies in 1912 This cottage has now
passed from the control OF the Fund. the
lease having expired and the property
having been sold by the owner.
once more during the season for "hicn
this report is written the people OF FAIR
field. Conn, opened the doors or their
beautiful Elm Cottage 10 little visitors
from The Tribune Funds army This
small home. where twenty-five little SIG
ters-for-a fortnight dwell together on the
community plan. is an example OF per
ection I'm fresh air homes. The tolal
number Of guests for the year was lY'.
One Hundred Girls at ClaVerack'
Al Claverack. y. Y. another little ram
,lv Of TEMPORARY sisters 1welt together IN
harmony al Bcneway Home, maintained
In connection with the Fund by the
churches OF CIaverack and the neighbor-
inc CITY Of Hudson. one hundred girls
about ten years OF age tasted hospitality
here during July and August.
The problem OF supplying sufficient ac'
commodations for boys is always dirn-
cult one 10 solve. most hosts prefernhg 10
extend their hospitality 20 the girls. ro'
the mast TWO seasons Mrs. II. +. McCni-
Tough and other friends Of the chliuren
have aided in overcoming this difficulty
nv nroviding a small home FOR lads be
tween eight and twelve years Inc pee
hive. as Il is called. Is situated Just OUT
side Of North Bennington. VI
Happy Land. AZ Tenaily. y. j., Was
land Of 10y for 3oe girls during ten weeks
Of the summer. In the midst ~ the sea
sons 10Y however cloud descehoeu
upon the home. when one day II became
known that John : Lyle. the host OF All
the children ever received NJ the home.
was dead For many years Mr.. Lyle had
maintained Happy Land entirely at MS
own expense. throwing II open cach year
10 three hundred or more OF the tribune
Funds children By his death the Fresh
Air cause lost one Of its warmest FRIENDS.
Fortunately Tor the cause and for the
children. Mrs Lyie has promised that
Happy Land IS to continue as haven
for Fresh Airs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
$40 I622
EXPENDITURES

Wages and expenses Of advance
agents In securing invitations TO the
countr., for children. ............... $50 %
Wages OF medical examiner and
sistants In investigating and pre-
pairing children for the country. 32I oil
Installation OF water supply service
at Iitchreld. Conn. contributed by
the Rev Shepherd Knapp. 295 o.
Physicians bills In the country ...... 800
Wages OF caretakers at homes in
Middletown and Claverack. -. Y.
where expenses shared by
local churches and individuals..... $40 -
Board OF children In country. part OF
which was contributed for this spe
cine purpose ....................... $50 30
Taxes al Ashford H!ll................ 800 81
Blank books. printing. Stationery,
etc' ......'.............. SOL -
Postage Observation-Disclosures. go 90
travelling expenses Of 1887 children
and 368 escorts IA total OF lO.S3
persons .......................... 1902 81
Cost Of maintaining the six homes
Ashford hin. Mount Pleasant and
Deposit. y. y. Chapel Hi y. j..
and Lltchfeld and Bethany. Conn.
where 4053 children were each en-
tertained for two weeks or more
and cared for by SIS employees %, 3T6 90
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. si8oI6 %
Balance on hand ..................... 90 rs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
Tribute to Whitelaw Reid.

Once more in detailing the events OF
year s Fresh Air history II becomes neces-
oary 70 bow I'm sadness az the passing ~
one of the Tribune Funds best friends.
In the death OF the Hon Whitelaw REID
the society has lost It's president end the
cause OF tho children one Of its oldest and
most honorcd sponsors Moving in the
midst OF great affairs and associated with
the master minds Of the nation and OF
the world In shaping the course Of human
progress. Mr.. Reid vet found opportunity
TO consider the little children Of the poor.
1t Is inevitable that. for the most part tho
should fail Of the thanks Of the host Of
those who enjoy the fruits u their solicit
tude and planning. for those benefciaries
are too young and too thoughtless 10 con-
slider 10 whom their pleasure and benefit
arc due; bit those who were associated
With Mr.. Reid in the control OF the az
fairs OF the Tribune Fund know what
gratitude is due him for tho interest and
wisdom he brought TO the work In his
death Mr. Reid has not ceased 10 be the
friend Of the children. for by his will pro-
f'ft'it - iii'iA' ifi nv ILL., dtOAN iUhl NUN
dred children each year a country fort
night.
At the annual meeting OF the board OF
trustees ~ the Tribune Fresh Air Fund
Aid Society the following minute on Mr.
Reds connection with the society was
adopted
In the death Of the Hon. Whitelaw
Reid the Tribune Fresh Air Fund Aid
Society lost a sympathetic and earn-.t
friend whose place cannot be filed.
Mr. Reds interest IN the work OF this
society and IN the welfare OF its little
wards illustrated a phase OF hi versatile
nature as admirable as many OF his bet
ter known qualities OF more commanding
character. His sympathy with the en-
deavor 10 give 10 little waits relief from
the heat Of the city in summer and a
taste OF child life In the open country was
enlisted when such a proposition was
novelty. The pioneer undertakings OF this
society became growing success. leading
20 the institution o. many other enter
prises Of like kind. chiefly through the
force o. Nh Reds cordial furtherance
and directing hand
His concern FOR the success OF the So
ciety's objects was shown also by his sub
stantal contributions to its pecuniary re-
sources. lie always stood ready 10 aid in
meeting its financial needs. Hts last will,
made in 1924. contained a bequest OF $780,
600 TO the Tribune Fresh Air Fund Aid
Society. This gift will always be held by
us in grateful remembrance.
The associates Of Mr. Reid in the So
ciety's management desire to record their
sense OF grief and loss tn his death. We
bear our sincere tribute TO those qualities
of heart and that spirit Of helpfulness
toward the unfortunate which led the dis
tinguishcd leader OF thought and the &C
complished diplomat TO reckon as one or
the highest privileges OF life the better
ing OF the lives OF little children. We
tender to Mrs. Reid and her family our
heartfelt sympathy with them in their
ae'tctiou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
Many Nationalities Represented.

Nationality and religion were neither
bar nor stepping stone TO favorable con-
sideration OF any candidate for a place in
a Tribune party. Almost every national
ity represented i'm the population of Ne"
York had a larger or smaller representa-
ton on the roster Of the seasons bene-
fciaries. Apart from those who could
with some show of reason claim 10 be
Americans the Italians. Jews and Irish
were most numerous. II occasionally
happened that prospective host or
hostess expressed preference for child
Of a particular nationality or creed. and
in such cases the preference vas always
respected. II possible. This. however,
made necessary no ultimate discrimina-
ton or the part OF the Fund. As matter
Of fact. leaving out OF consideration thVsc
children who were selected directly by
the workers OF The Tribune Fund chill
dren were sent away at the urgent re-
quest and on the recommendation OF lOi
charitable organizations OF the social and
religious types. representing all creeds
and neighborhOods and all degrees Of
sectarian and non-sectarian ideals.
Two averages derived from statistics
gathered concerning the group Of 2O5 BOYS
whose increase IN weight was consider ed
above are significant in that they illu-
inmate one side of the home conditions
from which the Fresh Airs came and
TO which they had perforce 10 return.
For the 2D3 families represented II was
found that the average number OF living
rooms occupied was 80. Into this t@-
stricted space was crowded an average
family OF so persons-a ratio. as Will be
seen at once. OF about two persons TO one
room. In all probability the ratio de-
rived from the whole number OF families
represented by the total number OF bene-
fciaries would show more deplorable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
FRESH AIR FUND BOON
TO 1857 CHILDREN
Tribune Society Expended S46,-
1854 to Give Little Ones
Country Outings.
COST PER CAPITA, S4.37
r,vard of 100000 Has Been
paid Out for This Worthy
Charity During SO Years
of Funds Existence.

,..l;e VI. Comfy. manager of the Tribune
Fresh Air Fund society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

BROWN-Suddenly. at Brooklins. Mass. or
April 20. Jane f. Brown. widow Of Sam
uel X. Brown and daughter Of the late
Gardner p. and Abigail Drury, OF Boston.
n her nQfh
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14
PAID ADVERTISEMEN T

Amount to be paid by author and
candidate, o. E. Rice, five cents per
line.
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS
desire to announce to the voters
of Rusk county that I am a candi-
date for reelection this spring to the
office of county superintendent of
schools and respectfully solicit your
support at the polls.
most heartily appreciate the ear
nest cooperation and good Fellowship
extended to me by you all during
the past two years. In my endeavors
with you for the advancement of the
schools throughout the county.
With a continuance of that rela-
tionship coupled with my two years
experience in the office and school
districts, shall be able to &C.
complish much better results hereaf-
ter for your schools and for Rusk
county progress.
Very RESPECTFULLY,
OLIVER E. RICE.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14
WEYERHAUSER.
ecial Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Mrs Lawrence Smith left Satur-
day for a visit with her mother at
Minneapolis.
All the teachers of Weyerhauser
highschool attended the teachers
meeting at Bruce Feb. 8.
A fire started in the Wilson home
Monday, but it was extinguished be-
fore much harm was done. The fire
started from an apron which was
hanging near the stovepipe.
Ben King is at home with his
mother, Mrs. Joe La Teur. He has
been at Rochester hospital taking
treatments for a hip disease. He is
now much better.
Mrs. J. Maffet is sick with la.
grippe.
The Boys Club of Weyerhauser had
an initiation meeting at the resi-.
dence of Walter Bowker Feb II.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14
ROY NEWS
Special Correspondence

Special Correspondence
Church next Sunday at 2:45. Rev.
Wilcox will preach
Cameron Drake had business at
the county seat Thursday
Mrs o. C, Worden was in Lady
smith Thursday.
A sleigh-ride party from Lady
smith, including Mr. and Mrs II. O.
Shaver, Miss Johnson, Miss Larson
and Arnold Elchlepp spent Sunday
at Elstrom's.
Pete Krone is busy hauling bolts
to Sheldon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Hogue spent
Sunday evening at ElstrOm's
F. A. Schulz has a new team pur
chased of administer
| Chas. Rollins, ST., has been assist
| ing Asa Rollins in cutting ties fol
Worden.
A bunch of young people enjoyed
ride to Holcombe Sunday after
noon.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14

Advertise in The News Budget.
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CONRATH.
Special Correspondence.

N. H. Spooner, who has been Wis
iting various points during the last
week, returned Monday.
J. T. Pritchard and family left
Wednesday for Eau Claire, where
they will take charge of Keith Bros
farm Mr. Pritchard has been in
charge of the Faast Land Co.'s ex-
detrimental farm near here, which he
managed very successfully He is well
and favorably known throughout the
entire community and all wish him
great success,
At a meeting of the citizens
Thursday night, it was decided to
hold regular meetings of the Com
mercial Club in order to boost the
town as much as possible. A meeting
will be held Saturday night, the 18th,
at which time many important mat
tiers will be discussed.
Mr.. Cobourn, one. of our settlers,
states that he is receiving letters
from various points, inquiring into
conditions of this country, He has
just recently received an inquiry
from party in Florida. AS Mr.. Co
bourn is real live booster, he is
doing all within his power to induce
these people to locate in this county.
L. L. Brooks spent Saturday and
Sunday at Waupaca.
Several parties are putting up ice
for the summer
The Board of Regents in deciding
the location for the Demonstration
Farm, again decided in favor of the
Conrath location, which, when made
known here, was greeted with much
rejoicing. Flags and bunting were
hung out and it is evident by the at
titude of the people throughout the
entire community that they will give
the station their united support and
do all within their power to make it
q great success.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14

Come to Ladysmith to trade.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14
Better Wisconsin Homes

The campaign of the Wisconsin
Advancement Association for better
homes throughout rural Wisconsin
deserves encouragement 1t would
be something worth while to be. able
to say that Wisconsin has the fin
est farm homes of any state in the
union
1t is a fact generally recognized
that farmers are apt to look after
the comfort of their livestock before
they do that of their families. Good
barns are seen to spring up long be-
fore good houses are built. The latest
type of machinery is none too good
to use in planting or harvesting the
crops, but the wife and mother goes
on using the same old inconvenient,
back-breaking devices her grandmoth-
er knew
But this is changing even more
than gradually. Yet the change
might come faster with profit. When
it is considered that for the price of
an automobile nearly all the modern
conveniences could be installed In q
country home and when 1t is fur
Their considered that many farmers
are buying the automobile first, the
of an appeal to do
something in the home becomes ap-
parent -Beloit News.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14
Patriotic Annual to be Distributed
to Schools

The Wisconsin Memorial Day An
nual for 1913 has been printed and
will be distributed this month. A
special feature of the publication is a
flag exercise and drill illustrating the
history of the American flag. This
contribution was prepared by II, w.
Rood, Patriotic Instructor of the G..
A. r. for Wisconsin, and Eleanore
Weisman, Principal of the Windsor
state graded school, 1t is illustrated
with colored plates. superintendent
Chester w. Smith, OF Columbia cOun-
ty. contributes an interesting sketch
of the life and services of General
Joseph Bailey, the hero of the Red
River Expedition in the Civil War.
THE Unknown Grave" is a poem
of merit contributed by Carl W. Ma
son, of Sheboygan. For the first time,
at least for a number of years, the
annual contains a water service to
commemorate the heroes of the
navy. To this Eben E. Rexford, has
contributed song and Mrs. Olyette
Ellis, of Windsor, Dane county.
poem for recitation.
AS usual the annual contains, in
addition to material for Memorial
Day and Flag Day. selections and
contributions for Lincoln's Birthday,
Washington's Birthday, Peace Day.
and independence Day. An article on
THE Sane Fourth in Wisconsin in
1912" is illustrated with half tones
showing events of sane celebrations
in various cities of the state, among
which Fond du Lac is especially
prominent,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14
The Old Cabinet
Maker Says:

THAT the one piece OF furniture which
combines t h highest degree o Il
utility and beauty is the Davenport
When emergency calls it may be opened
to serve as bed. and it makes luXur-
ious one, too Closed it becomes hand
some piece OF furnture-an ornament IN
any room; in our store we have Daven-
ports of many kinds at many prices. You
will have no trouble in finding what you
want at the price you wish to pay; and,
if you have had experience with the cheap
" constructed Davenport, or the old
fashione, ind, you will be surprised at
the simple lechanism Of the new ones,
and the ease with which they are Oper-
ated; you can find any number OF piece
OF furniture at our store, in which there
is so much value for the money, that the
economy of buying with us is truly
apparent.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Warranty Deed

J. L. Gates Land Co to Bernard
Pashilka NV Sc 27-34-9 ...... $500
Miss. River Logging Co. to S. D.
Clark, e1a ne 1888 ~. .. -.
Mabel D. Hart ct al, to Geo. Treat,
eh NV 15-34-7 -. $500
Daisy Boggs to E. A. Taylor, NV Sc
15-35-6 ...... ..S44V
w. e. Thompson to August Maier,
lot blk 6 East Park Add. SITS
Clemens Bachman to c. A. Clark,
NV sw 30-34-5 -. -. -. $1,000
Florence l.. Krause, to NJ l.. Bros
ious, part of NV sw 5-34-7 $75
Fred w. Spiegelberg, to w. c. Okers-
| hauser, part of Gov. lot 3 $685..
R. A. Austin Land Co. to R. A. Aus
tin, Wiz ne, e1a NV 33-34-7 nwA
1857 80. So.
John Monsoon to Dave Biller, lots 4, 5
blk. Glen Flora -. $225
Ben F. Faast Land Co. to Marjorie
E. Sterner, e1a of NV of Sc of sc
3O-34-5 -. 800 -. ........ $3.50
Miss. River Logging Co. to J. H.
Voigt, VIZ NV 7-33-SW -. ......
Joachim viogt and wife to E. W.
Voigt, n1a sw 6-33-SW -. 80. !.
J. H. Voigt to e. w. Voigt, sw sw
33-SW ~.
j. L. Gates Land Co. to John Moore
Sc cor of he ne 1857 $780,. $500
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14
PORT ARTHUR
pecial Correspondence

Special Correspondence
Mrs. Dicus and son, Orval, re-
turned home Wednesday from an ex-
tended visit with relatives in Nebras-
ka.
Miss Stevens spent Sunday at her
home.
]. L. McCorison was a business
caller in Port Arthur this week.
Mike Shram is home from the
woods on account of illness in his
family
Ray Garfield was home over Sun
day from Cornell.
Earl Copas and wife have been
spending a few days at the home OF
Henry Duccomen.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-14
INGRAM
Special Correspondence.

Mrs. C. j. SAMPLER shopped in La.
dysmith Tuesday
Carrie Richer spent Sunday and
Monday with her parents at Donald.
Mrs. M. Y. Cliff left Friday for
Algoma, Iowa, to visit her son, AGA.
B. A. Grunseth and daughter, Belle
were Ladysmith callers Saturday.
Misses E. Taylor and Grace Spen-
Ger were Ladysmith callers Saturday.
D. c. Cunningham was in town
Monday