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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-05-23
BUSY WEEK
FOR GRADUATES
Commencement Week Program Ends
Tonight..- Students Gave Many
Entertaining Programs
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FORMED
Large Eighth Grade Class Graduated
This Year

This evening will see the close of
the commencement week of the
public schools of Boomers Ferry
when the members of the gradu-
ating class of the high school will
receive their diplomas at Kent's
hall. The term just closed has
been most successful one from
every standpoint. The teaching
corps of the local school has never
been more efficient and the number
of graduates has never been larger.
Commencement Week of 1913
was busy one for teachers and
pupils. Every night was occupied
with some sort of an entertainment
most of which were public. The
first was the play, Mr.. Bob"
given by the members of the Senior
class at Kent's hall Friday night
which was witnessed by a crowded
house and which pleased in every
sense of the word. The play was
a humorous skit requiring no little
histronic ability upon the part of
the members of the caste. in their
rendition of the play the members
of the cast reflected great credit
upon themselves and the directing
ability of J. E. Carlson.
Fern Collins in the title roll
Mr.. Bob was fully adequate to
the responsibility, combining
strength especially BETTING the
part. Georgia Loughney, as Kath-
crime Rogers, handled the part
with splendid consistency. Miss
Rebecca Luke, the maiden lady,
was sturdily played by Vivian
Hollinger. She gave an earnest
Interpretation of that character
Stella Stoos, as Patty, and Lester
Plato, as jenkins, were compli-
mented on the excellent manner
in which they handled their bust
ness" The delightful and charm
ing appearance of Patty and her
gracefulness of manner in direct
contrast to the stiff, digni6ed ap-
pearance of Jenkins brought re-
peated laughter from the audience.
Thos. Lynch as Robert Brown,
clerk of law firm, handled the
comedy we'll. His droll manner
of speech and nervous tempera-
ment were inimitable. His aside
speeches were very humorous.
Jack Collins played the part OF
the rollicking sport-loving yachts
man, Philip Royson, in very
agreeable manner. From every
point of view the play was a sue
cess.
The Utopia Orchestra furnished
the music for the evening render
ing several popular musical selec-
tons apropos of the occasion.
Baccalaureate Services
Impressive baccalaureate service:
were held at the Presbyterian
church Sunday night which wer,
attended by a large crowd who
heard Rev. Parks in an instructiv,
and finished address to the lo1,
graduates. Special music was ren
dered by the choir and a prett,
duet by Mrs. R. w. Weber and L
r. Mccoy pleased the audience.
Banquet the Alumni
One Of the pleasant features o
commencement week was tn
alumni luncheon served at tn
hotel Idaho on Monday night
Thirty guests, including member
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-05-23
Twenty-one Graduate

Twenty-one members of the
eighth grade were presented diplo-
mas Wednesday night by County
Superintendent of Schools Ramsey
who remarked about the the size of
the class and drew attention to the
crowded condition of the Boomers
Ferry schools. Miss Vera Jones,
one of the graduates of the 1913
eighth grade class, was commended
upon having received the highest
grades in the state examination of
any of the 100 pupils in Bonner
county who took the tests. Supt.
Ramsey presented J. E. Carlson
with present given by the eighth
grade in token of their esteem for
their teacher.
The following is the list of pupils
who received diplomas; - B ert
Albert, Eva Boileau, Esther Brace
Annie Callahan, Elgar Collins,
Marguerite Egan, William Harris
Earl Heathershaw,. Ray Heather
shaw. Douglas Irving, John Jarvis
Vera Jones, Howard Kent, Ruth
Lozier, Vera Mahoney, George
McGlocklin, Schweitzer Moore
Rex Norton, Henry O'Brien
Harry O'Brien, Harold thinner
man.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-05-23
Grammar Grade Exercises

The grammar grade exercises
Wednesday night was an excep-
tional entertainment and the num-
bers given by the members of the
various grades showed clearly that
they had been trained by competent
and careful instructors. The clever
ness of the tots from the lower
grades was surprising and the work
of the pupils of the advanced
grades did great credit to them
selves and their teachers.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-05-23

The Fruit Grower & Farmer,
The Kimball Dairy Farmer,
Standard and Poultry World
The Vegetable Grower,
Boomers Ferry Herald,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-05-23

after dinner speeches were made
by Thos. Jones, chairman Of the
board OF education, Miss Mid
daugh. Of the high school faculty
Miss Goldie Norman OF the class of
1912 and Jack Collins of the class
of 1913. Prof. G. w. Spoerry
acted as POSTMASTER for the even
ing,
Following the luncheon the
alumni, together with the present
graduating class drew up consti-
tuition which was read and ap-
proved. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
Zoe Kent, class of 1912, president
Fern Collins, class of 1913, first
vice president, Tressie 'Brien,
class of 1912, second vice president
Goldie Norman, class of 1912, third
vice president, Stella Stoos, class
of 1918, secretary and treasurer.
1t was decided to make the
alumni luncheon an annual feat
ure of the organization to take
place in Boomers Ferry some time
during each commencement week.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
SPECIAL ELECTION
County of Rusk, City of Ladysmith
City Clerks Office.

County of Rusk, City of Ladysmith
City Clerks Office.
NOTICE Is hereby given to the
electors of the city of Ladysmith, in
the county of Rusk, State of Wiscon-
sin, that a special election will be
held at the usual voting precincts in
each ward in said city on the 18th
day of February, 1913, for the pur-
pose of voting on the question:
"Shall the plan to re-organize the
City of Ladysmith, under Sections
925m-3O1 to 925m319, inclusive, of
the Statutes, be adopted?"
A petition in writing signed by
electors equal in number to twenty
five (25) per centum of the votes
cast for all candidates for mayor at
the last city election having been
presented, and the mayor having
made and filed his proclamation sub
hitting the above question to vote
of the electors at said special cleo
ton.
The polls Of said election will be
open between the hours of nine
o'clock in the forenoon and $50
o'clock in the afternoon.
Dated January 29th, 1913
F. ]. PUTNAM,
City Clerk.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Warranty Deed

T. NJ. Thomas to e. A. Kirvan, lot
II, lot 26 blk. Thomas 1st add
Frank NJ. Honsa to Gustave Evert,
lot Is blk 4 Tony 49,. ....$160
Main Valley Land Co, to John
Skrzypk, NV sw 1886 $3.50
E. D. Sahn ito Fred Bay lot 7. blk.
/ Plat of Cityview -. ....Si10
o. n. LaCraft to w. Sonnenberg, n
Wa 32-34-8 -. -. $4,000
A. F. Ellison to Geo Schlieve, Sc sw
1888 80. -. 49,. 49,. ..$225
The John Helm Co. to Dolphis Car
dinal, swA w1s Sc IA VIZ sw Sc s
W, sw Sc 1886 80. 80. ..$4500
Daniel Shaw Lumber Co. to John
zwiazka Sc ne 20-34-S -. $500
II. C. Putnam to Steve Lesik, sw
Sc 5-35-6 -. 49,. -. ....$8C0
s1s lot IA blk. Sabins Revised
Mary E. Bell and husband to J. c.
Young lot and VIE lot Thomas
1st add 49,. 49,. ..... -. $500.
Hardwood Land & improvement Co.
to Rev. v. A. Duda, e1a Sc 1886
Rusk Land Co. to Rusk Farm Co, S
W, NV 1888 49,. -. .-...'
lot G.. Rusk Farm Co.'s Sub. 1888
Rusk Farm Co. to M. B. Syverson,
80. -. go. -. ......9io
Jas. A. Michaelson to Walter NJ.
Tatur, lots 5, blk. East Park
VIM. H. Phipps eta Is to Coon Mere.
Co. Sc NV, Sc sw seA l NV ne ne
NV 1886 -. ... 80. ....
John Krajecki to Augusta Pingel,
lot s, blk. lot g., blk. s Lady
smith Townsite Co.'S 3rd Add. -.
-. 80. -. -. 80. $1,000
C. I. Salter to j. II. Cox, Sc NV 33-
34-8 -. 49,. go. $3.50
Rusk Land Co. to John E. Wach, W
u NV 10-33-9 -. -. $3.50
Geo. Treat to Geo. 0. Hartinger, Sc
NV 15-34-7 -. 49,. ....Sl5o
Margaret Sinclair to D. H, Mather,
. acres in NV ne 4-s4-s 49,. 5000
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
nANDsHAkING IS DANGEROUS
J. J. haasI Nearly Loses an Arm as
Result Of Friendly Clasp

If you don't believe shaking hands
is dangerous practice, ask J. j.
Haasl.
Mr.. Haasl came very near having
to have his right hand and perhaps
the arm amputated, as the result Of
G friendly hand-clasp received sever
al days ago.
In shaking hands 1t seems that
Mr.. HaasIs enthusiastic friend in
flicted a trifling scratch with fin
ger nail on one of Mr.. HaasPs fingers
which was unnoticed until the digit
began to swell up from blood poison
ing and became painful. The swell
ling increased and extended to the
hand and the pain became excruciat-
ing. The entire hand became swollen
to twice it's natural size and for sew
eral nights the fore part of this week
Mr. Haasl was unable to sleep.
Thanks to careful treatment, the
swelling has now somewhat abated
and the hand will soon be all right
again.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Paid Cash in Full

Whether the reader of this hap
penen to be in favor of commission
government when that question was
before the people of Cherryvale, he
doubtless will be fair enough to ad-
init that so far as finances are con-
cerned the first eight months under
commission rule in Cherryyale has
been remarkable period. Although
starting in with a depleted treasury
SO far as the general fund is con-
cerned, the officials have been able
to pay every obligation in money and
all the funds, save only the general
fund, have nice balances.
This is true despite the fact that
none OF the December tax collections
have yet been disturbed. It Is like
wise true, to be entirely fair and
withhold nothing, that few general
fund bills have not been presented
for allowance. These the city clerk
said today would aggregate less than
$500 and to offset these claims there
are lot of unpaid licenses due jan
uary which have not been collect
ed in. Ii these licenses due were adj
ded there would be enough money to
wipe out all the outstanding claims
and leave q slightly increased bal
ance Ia the general fund.
There Is a deepseated belief (the
writer thought so until month ago)
that money from the water fund, that
is the old water fund. earnings from
month to month, had been placed
into the general fund. This is er-
roneous Not one dollar has been
switched from any other fund to the
general fund within the past eight
months, the time the city has been
on a cash basis Under the council
form of government, balances could
be switched around at the pleasure
and convenience OF the council but
not so under commission government.
Viewed from an unprejudiced stand
point the financial record of this city
the past eight months is little short
of marvellous In the six years pre-
vious to going on a cash basis, the
floating debt of the municipality av-
eraged an increase OF nearly $4,000
per year II commission government
did nothing more for Cherryvale than
to put the city on the pay-as-you-
spend basis it would be worthy of
all the eulogies ever written on it
Cherryvale Journal
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Commission Government

The city of Racine has q petition
ready to present to the council, ask
ing for an election on the commission
form of government issue. Other
cities In the state are taking similar
action. Commission rule Is no longer
an experiment. and within a decade
1t will be generally adopted by the
cities Of the country.-Janesville Ga
zette.
One by one they are swinging into
line. At Ladysmith petitions are be-
ing circulated. asking for chance to
vote on the question. Go to it, Lady
smith. The adoption of the commits
sion form will be the best piece of
work you ever did. Ask any Rice
Lake citizen.-Rice Lake Chronotype.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Paul +. Voeiker February 22

paul F. Voelker gave another lec-
ture before the chatauqua this after
noon, his subject being wheels in
the Head" The large audience was
delighted with the lecture. Mr.. Voelk-
er said we are all crazy--sometimes
We are all crazy on some subject or
other He analyzed our mental ma
chinery and showed how the wheels
sometimes run wrong. He illustrated
and strengthened his argument with
every day occurrences with which ev-
cry one is we'll acquainted. He made
his thot so clear that no one could
fail to grasp his meaning. shelby
Vile. Ill.,, Daily Union, Aug. IS, 1911.
At Congregational church Feb. o.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
MRS. HENRY YOUNG DROPS DEAD
Wife of Superintendent Of Paper Mill
Stricken With Apoplexy

Mrs. Henry Young passed away
January 81, 1913 at her home on
east Miner-av. She was apparently in
| her usual health when Mr. Young
left for his work in the morning. On
returning at noon, he found that she
had succumbed to a stroke of apop-
lexy sometime during the early fore
noon. Her sudden death was a severe
shock to her friends and loved ones.
Emelie Louise Jape was born in
Schwerin Pammer, Germany, in 1867.
AT the age Of six years she came to
Neenah, Wis, with her parents.
When she was eighteen years old,
the death of her mother brought to
her, the eldest Of four children, the
cares and responsibilities of a
mother, which she assumed with low
ing devotion, making unstinted sac
rifices in the interests of the other
members of the family until they
were able to care for themselves
January II, 1894, she was united
In marriage to Mr.. Henry Young, of
Neenah, where they continued to re-
side until about eight years ago when
they came to this city WIN re they
have since lived. Mrs. Young was
woman of exceptional worth and
goodness. Beneath her quiet and ret
icent ways was secluded a wealth of
unselfish kindness which was Law
ished with an unceasing constancy
upon her friends Her sympathies
were intensive, and many one in
need found her friend indeed.
The virtues of her character were
deep-seated, giving to all who came
under her influence a service of
good will In her girihood Mrs. Young
united with the German Lutheran
church in which she retained her
membership at the time of her death.
She was also a member of the La
dysmith Chapter Of the O. r. S.
Funeral services were held from
the home Saturday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. C.. II. Sanders and
Sunday afternoon from the home Of
Gaven Young, Neenah. Wis, by Rev.
Marquis Interment was made at the
Oak Hill cemetery beside her mother.
She is survived by her husband
and one daughter. Helen, and two
sisters, Mrs. A. Fl. Kleberg, Medina,
Wis, Mrs. Geo. 3. Brazeau. of Buhl,
Idaho. and one brother, Mr.. August
Jape, of Neenah, and her aged father,
Charles Jape, also of Neenah.
The deepest sympathies Of many
friends are extended to the bereaved
family.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Flambeau Farm Sold

A short time ago the Flambeau
farm, few miles from Holcombe,
was sold to a Chicago man for a
consideration Of $4,000 The deal is
one Of the largest in local real es-
tate circles in recent months and
was negotiated through the real es-
tate firm Of Robinson e Edminister.
The farm has a number Of well con-
structed buildings and home water
works plant. The new owner has two
sons whom he will put on the farm
to assist him in clearing the bal
ance of the land, there being about
900 acres to clean up Of small tim
Der and underbrush. Cornell Courier
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Double Auction

Jacob Hoff and A. T. Anderson will
hold a double auction sale on the
Hoff farm, miles south of Lady
smith, on Wednesday. Feb. 26, COM
mencing at 10000 a. M, sharp. The
list Of goods to be disposed Of is a
large one and includes stock, farm
machinery. household goods, and
many other articles A warm free
lunch will be served at noon and the
usual terms will be granted. Mr.. Hoff
will cry the sale, of course, and this
may be one of the last he will Of
ficiate at, as he is thinking of moving
away.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Proclamation

A petition of the electors of the
city of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, equal
In number to twenty-five per centum
Of all votes cast for all candidates
for Mayor at the last preceding city
election having been presented to me
and filed requesting that / submit
at a special election the question of
reorganization as a city under sec
tions 925m-301 to 925m-319 inclusive
Of the statutes, said sections, If
adopted, providing for what is known
as the commission form Of city gov
ernment. Now therefore I, the Mayor
OF the city of Ladysmith, Wisconsin,
do hereby order and proclaim that
there be submitted to the electors
Of said city of Ladysmith at spec
ial election to be held on the 18th
day of February 1913 the following
question: Shall the plan to re-or-
ganize the city of Ladysmith, Wis
consin under sections 925m-3O1 to
925m-319 inclusive, of the statutes, be
| adopted?"
Dated this Goth day of Jan. 1918.
(Signed) D. H. RICHARDS,
J Mayor,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
500 To Enter Chicago Over 3. & O..
Tracks

A contract has just been completed
whereby the 500 line will secure en-
trance to Chicago over the tracks OF
the Baltimore & Ohio railway COM
pany's terminal tracks into the Grand
Central Station at Harrison street
and Fifth avenue. The 500 now en-
ters the Windy city over the tracks
of the Illinois Central into the Park
Row station.
The road will not make the change
for approximately one and one-half
years. the aim being to go over to
the Grand Central when the great
new freight terminals under con-
struction in the vicinity are com
pleted
Two reasons have actuated the
500 Line in making the change,
First, the desire to centra!lze both
passenger and freight terminals, as
will be made possible by going over
the Baltimore and Ohio. The second
reason Is that the road will be able
to cut off twenty minutes in the run
ming time into and out of the city.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Pratt, Kansas (Pop. 3302} J

Pratt, Kansas tPop. 3302}
Mr.. E C. Cleveland,
Rice, Lake, Wisconsin.
Dear Sir: In answer to yours of
the 18th inst. will say that my alb
sence from town was the cause of my
delay In answering you.
/ find that In our city which is
about the size of yours, the commits
sion form is very satisfactory. We
have better service than we ever
had under the old form. There Is a
man now who is personally respon-
sible for his division Of the work and
he looks after same with personal
care.
We would not think of going back
TO the old form.
Salaries here are not 80 high as
in your state. Our mayor gets but
$500. The other two get Sa5Q each.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07

The mayor is hotel man, one COM
missioner Is banker and the other
is retired farmer who is still a
live wire. Every man looks carefully
after his part Of the work. They
give only such part OF their tine
as is necessary to do the work and
they are not bit stingy about it
either The public demands good ser
vice and they give 1t freely.
heartily recommend the commits
sion form OF city government to you
and feel sure you will never regret
the change.
Yours Truly,
s. P. GEBHART,
Editor Pratt Union.
Pratt, Kansas, Jan. 20, 1912
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
A WARNING TO ALL

l wish to state that flagmen have
been placed at the railroad crossings
considered dangerous to warn those
who are crossing the tracks of ap-
preaching trains
People seeing the red flag dis
played are warned of the nearness
Of approaching trains, and go at
their own risks upon the right-of-
way.
/ wish to state here also that peo-
pie boarding moving or standing cars
without sufficient reason will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law, when apprehended.
c. e. CULVER,
Chief Of Police.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Claim Agents Here

H. E. Bemis, Of Milwaukee, and
Lawrence Hart, Of Glidden, represent
ing the 500 Line Claim Department,
were here this week to make settle
ment with Section Foreman Bari
knecht, who was hurt some time ago
by running his car through the open
derail near the crossing. At this writ
ing no amount has been decided up
ON.
The railroad company has settled
with Mrs. Thayer, whose husband
last fall, for the sum Of $4,000.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Notice

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Board
of Public Works for the construction
Of a sewer extension commencing at
point at the center Of West Minor
av. and Second-st West running west
to the center of West Minor-av. and
West 4th-st: according to the plans
and specifications now on file with
the City Clerk. Bids to be received
by the City Clerk not later than
Feb. goth, 1913 at 6 o'clock
Signed
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
By F. J. PUTNAM,
City Clerk
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Pritchard Goes to Eau Claire

John P. Pritchard and his family
were in this city Wednesday, while
on their way from Conrath to Eau
Claire, where Mr.. Pritchard will con-
duct a large farm for Kieth Bros.
Mr.. Pritchard has been one of the
most enterprising and energetic far
mers of Conrath and many friends
there and in this city regret his de-
parture. 1t is distinct loss to Rusk
county when such a man moves
away.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
Talladega, Alabama (Pop. 5s5i1

Talladega. Alabama (Pop. 5S6i)
/. Since Aug %, 1911.
9. Yes. SIS month up to 1000
population: over that $125 month
for each commissioner.
J. No. what time is necessary.
Each one is under $4,000 bond for
compliance with statutes regarding
duties.
I. Success.
s. BY doing the business of the
city In business like way Each
commissioner is responsible for his
department-one has streets and park
improvements and another has ac-
counts and finances.
J. E. STONE,
Acting Mayor and Recorder.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-02-07
HOW IT WORKS OUT
OTHER CITIES EXPERIENCE
WITH COMMISSION PLAN
EVERYWHERE A GREAT SUCCESS
Letters From Various States Where
New Plan Has Been Tried

Since no Wisconsin city of the size
of Rice Lake or smaller had adopted
the commission plan it was therefore
necessary to go outside the state to
secure information as to the opera
tion OF the law In small towns and
cities when the proposition was up
for consideration there Accordingly
letters of inquiry were sent to num-
Der of small cities in the states OF
South Dakota, California, Idaho, Ala
bama, Kansas, Illinois and Oklahoma.
In order to be certain of receiving
an answer letters were sent to the
mayor of the city and also to the
editor of one of the newspapers and
the following replies were received,
sometimes from the former and some
times from the latter and in some
cases from both.
The following questions We're asked
and to save space and type the re-
plies will be numbered according t..
the questions:
/. How long has your city had
commission government?
2. Do the commissioners receive
6. salary?
J. Do they give all their time to
city work?
4. On the whole do You regard
government by commission in your
city a success or failures
g. How has commission govern
r1snt benefited your city?
e. What suggestions would you
make as 10 improving the lawg
!. State further views on back of
letter.