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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
INSTITUTE is A BIG SUCCESS
Large Attendance Both Days and
Cooking School is also Well At
tended

A fine attendance has marked all
sessions Of the Rusk county far
mers' institute, in session at the
courthouse today and yesterday. The
attendance was doubtless larger than
at Gry previous institute in the his
tory of the county and all present
showed keen interest in the var
ious questions discussed. The ad-
dresses by the institute conductors,
as we'll as the discussions that fol
lowed, were all very helpful and all
who attended felt amply repaid. Din
ner was furnished free to all in at
tendance at the Institute both days,
through the courtesy of Ladysmith
business men.
About seventy ladies attended the
cooking school held in the training
school building the first day and
considerably larger number were in
attendance today.
A fine program was given at the
opera house last evening. The local
highschool orchestra, led by Miss
Virum. rendered several very cred
liable selections, and solos by Miss
es BOwstead and Bunker We're great
ly appreciated by the audience. Supt.
Geo McKerrow was introduced by
Prof. Burns and gave very inter-
estirg address, the fore part of
which was considerably marred by
highschool students struggling out at
intervals of minute or two Every
sentence of Mr. McKerrow'S talk
was good, common sense, horse
sense to use Mr.. McKerrow's words.
He was closely followed throughout
by his audience.
e. c. Jacobs, of Elk Mound, who
conducted the institute, is brother
of E. Fl. Jacobs, who runs the saw
mill at Shaw Dam, four miles north
of this city
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
NO DECISION Is RENDERED
Hearing Held at Madison, but Fur
ther investigation Will BE Made

A. c. Thompson, II. A. Dimock,
H. w. True, Attys. L. e. McGill and
O. j. Falge went to Madison Mon
day night to attend the hearing in
the lighting matter held before the
railroad commission Tuesday
The hearing was held before Com
missioner Halford Erickson, but no
decision was made nor will be until
further investigation is made. Every
phase Of the service given here and
the rates charged both the city and
private consumers, will be gone in
to as quickly as the press of other
matters before the commission will
allow.
When the commission finally
makes it's decision in the matter it
will be after it is III possession Of
sufficient facts to assure a verdict
that will be fair to all concerned.
In the meantime there is nothing
you need to lay awake nights and
worry about.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
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AMONG The CITY SCHOOLS !
ANSON BRUEGGER, Edit

Herman Rasch entered the Fourth
grade last Friday
George Rice is health officer in
the Fifth grade this week.
Nulo Helander has returned to
school after a weeks absence.
Ruth Wormen has returned to
school after an absence Of month.
The third and fourth year German
classes are learning German songs
for Friday.
The Junior English class has be-
gun the study of the "Sir Roger
DeCoverley Papers"
Richard Bowers has withdrawn
from school here and is now at
tending school at New Auburn.
The Fifth grade in the highschool
building is busy doing construction
work and making Christmas boxes.
The pupils of the Second and
Third grades of the True building
are busy with their program and
Christmas work
The principle feature Of the pro-
gram to be given by the Second
grade OF the First ward will be a
play, THE Real Santa Claus
The kindergarten and the first
grade in the First ward will have
a combined Christmas program
Thursday at 2 o'clock All the 9th
er grades in the city will have theirs
Oh Friday at two. Everybody is cor
daily invited to attend these exer-
cises.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
CELEBRATES SILVER WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs John Tate, who live
four miles south of Conrath, ceie-
brated their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary in their fine new home
Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs. Tate came
10 Rusk county in the spring from
Pierre, S. d., and have one OF the
finest quarter sections OF land in
Rusk county and that is pretty
broad statement. Mr.. Tate has
erected an elegant residence ON his
place the past summer.
Quite a number of friends We're
present at the anniversary celebra-
ton and all present viii look back
20 the day with pleasant recollections.
A splendid dinner was served.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
CONRATH.

Special Correspondence
NJ. Cyikiel is hauling wood from
his farm.
B. NJ Apker was a caller here
last Thursday.
G. H. Chapman spent Sunday in
Stevens Point
Hugo Zill bought several hogs from
the Faast Land Co.
Wilton Smith left for Chicago last
Saturday in charge of a car of po-
tatoes.
Charles Conrath has large crew
of men cutting wood on the farm
east of town.
A. Il. Anderson left for Milwau-
kee Sunday night, returning Tues
day morning.
Mr.. Young, of the Aetna Dynamite
Co, was a business caller in Con-
rath last week.
7. j. Wilson is again with us.
He expects to cut wood and do some
logging this winter.
Fl. w. Cook is building a new
hay-shed on his lot in town T. D.
| Van Buren, is helping him with the
| construction.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
A THOUSAND PEOPLE
ARE ENTERTAINED AT NEW
THEATER ON OPENING NIGHT
MANY PEOPLE TURNED AWAY
New Amusement House EIicts Ex-
pressons of Admiration From All

Over a thousand people We're en-
tertained at the New Unique thea
ter Tuesday the opening night.
Fully 500 more went to the theater
with the intention of attending the
show, but gave it up when they saw
the size OF the crowd waiting or
rather than wait until they could
get in The doors were thrown open
for the first show shortly before
seven o'clock and then entire seat
ing capacity of the house, about 500,
was filled in less than twenty min
utes. with several hundred more en-
deavoring to crowd in. The doors
were closed for some time before the
first show began, at 1880.
When the crowd found that no
more could enter, many went home
rather than wait for the long show
five reels) to end so they could get
in for the second. The people then
commenced coming for the second
show and before the first show was
over a crowd of at least 600 people
had gathered in the jam in front OF
the theater. Despite the crowdlng,
the best of good nature prevailed
and the evening was so warm and
balmy that no one was the least bit
chilly.
The jam in front was so dense
that it was useless to attempt to let
the people who had seen the first
show out that way and make much
headway, so they passed out OF one
of the rear or emergency exits.
This was an emergency, all right.
The theater quickly filled up and
there were still many people clam
oring for admission, so the third
show was given, although many had
got tired waiting and had gone home
by that time.
The war drama, Battle of Gettys-
burg" was a fine feature and the
pictures held the closest attention of
the audiences. Expressions of admir-
alton for the new amusement place
were heard on every side, and Lady
smith certainly has now picture
theater of which it can be justly
proud. 1t is modern in every appoint
ment, and at every point has the
safety and comfort of patrons been
provided for.
The Ladysmith concert band 'ini-
tiated" the stage and played several
fine selections before the first show.
The orchestra was augmented by
several extra players for the first
night and the music was excellent.
In every way was the opening of
the new theater auspicious and Con"
Martin, the manager, was highly
pleased at the interest shown on
this occasion by the citizens OF Lady
smith and vicinity. The people know
Con" is always trying to give them
the best possible for their money and
that the new place will be literally
patronized is foregone conclusion
The seating capacity of the house
will make waiting to get in thing
of the past, save on very rare occa-
sions like the opening night,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
SILVER WEDDING

MIR. and Mrs. Alfred Haag. Who
live on what was formerly the Rosen.
quist place about a mile north of this
city, celebrated their silver we'd
ding anniversary Sunday evening,
Dec. Z at their home. Quite num-
Der OF their friends and neighbors
were in attendance and Mr.. and Mrs.
Haas were the recipients OF several
fine presents. A bountiful supper was
served
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
Sells Secondhand Store

Harry Copp, who has for several
months past conducted a secondhand
store in the Thomas building on East
Worden-av.. sold out Monday to l..
H. Spencer and J. o. Hamblin, who
came here about four months ago
from Richland Center. Wis. Messrs.
Spencer and Hamblin will continue
the business.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
For Sale

100 acres Of land five miles south
of Ladysmith, three miles west OF
Conrath, being the S. e. Il of Sec. 3,
Township 80, Range 6, West Also,
100 acres five miles north of Lady
smith, being S. w. u Of Sec. 8,
Township 50, Range s. West
Small payment down, long time
on balance. Address ARNOLD E..
SHUMWAY. 706 Court-st., Janesville,
Wis. 29-41*
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
Burned About the Face

Webster White, one of the clerks
in the Thompson Mercantile CO.
store, was badly burned about the
face Monday while putting some rub
bish in the furnace. when there was
sudden explosion or bareback" Of
the flames
DR. Ross has been caring for the
man and no serious consequences
will result from the burns, although
they caused Mr. White a great deal
of pain His sight is in no danger.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19

The remains of Louis NJ Badger,
were brought here from Mime
apolis Wednesday night for burial
in the local cemetery, beside the re-
mains of his wife who was buried
there about three and one-half years
ago. He was 96 years and ) days Of
age. Conclusion of the brain, result
ing from a fall, was the cause of
death, which occurred Tuesday. Mr..
and Mrs Badger visited here three
years ago and while here the latter
was taken sick and died. Mr.. Bad
ger was an uncle of Mrs T. II.
Rote, of this city.
Interment was made at Riverside
cemetery yesterday morning. Rev.
Sanders conducted a short funeral
service at the grave. Miner Badger,
a son with whom the deceased had
been living at Minneapolis, and an
other son from Mankato, Mimi, ac-
companied the remains. here.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
M3rriaoe Licenses

The county clerk has issued the
following marriage licenses during the
past week:
Sylvester Shaw, Ladysmith to Car
rie Anderson, Glen Flora, Dec. II.
Edgar Alien to Ruth Stampflee,
both Of Ladysmith, Dec. Is.
John A. Moller to Ellen Anderson,
both of Weyerhaeuser, Dec. Is.
Albert Johnson 10 Ada McKie, both
Of Ladysmith, Dec. 16.
Ludwig Schroeder. II, to Olive
Ever, 62, both of Atlanta, Dec, IS.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
MARRIED

Mr. Sylvester Shaw and Miss Car
rie Anderson We're married at the
home OF the groom's parents on
Wednesday, Dec II, Rev. G. l..
Hooking officiating. The young couple
will reside in this city, the groom
being employed at the paper mill.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
DEATHS DOlNGS

Andrew Farrell, aged 25 years and
1 day, died at about $3.50 Tuesday
evening of consumption at the home
OF his sister, Mrs Robert Hooker,
in the east end of the city. He was
the son of John Farrell, of Gilman
formerly of Tony.
Andrew learned the printing trade
while his parents lived at Tony and
afterward came to Ladysmith and
worked on both the News-Budget and
the Journal The indoor work gradual
ly undermined his health and he
finally contracted the dreaded white
plague" Finally, he quit work and
went to Gilman, where he lived an
outdoor life and apparently was con-
siderably benefited, so much so that
he decided to go back to work at
his trade. He went to Park Falls
early in September and went to
work on the Herald, where he was
employed until forced to quit work
the first OF December He returned
to Ladysmith Dec. 2 and stayed at
the home of his sister until the end.
On Tuesday he caught a cold and
was forced to go to bed and died the
next day
Andrew was highly thought of by
all who knew him and many hearts
are saddened by the news that death
has ended his brave struggle, for he
bore the affliction cheerfully and
without complaint.
The remains will be taken to Tony
Saturday for interment. The funeral
will be in charge of the Odd Fellows
of Tony and Ladysmith, and the
funeral service will be held at the
Hooker residence i'll this city prior
to taking the remains to Tony.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
MAY LOCATE HERE

Charles Fuecht, Of Boyd, was here
the first of the week looking for a
location for a machine shop and
foundry. Other members Of the firm
whose name we have been unable to
ascertain, will be here early in jan
uary and if suitable site can be
secured, of which there is little
doubt, a plant will be put in here.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
Masonic L.odQe

Mystic Tie Lodge No. 2S0, F. &
A. NJ, elected the following officers
at their meeting Tuesday night:
w M--Elmer w. Hill.
S. Wv. j. KermOtt.
j. W.-R. March.
Treas r J. Sands.
Sec. G.. kile.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
"Tichnic" is Excellent

w. Fl. H. lngle, Of Ladysmith,
gave violin concert in connection
with the Isis picture show on last
Thursday evening. Mr.. Ingle plays
with excellent tichnic and is look
ing towards the organization OF a
violin class here.-Bruce Newsletter.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
COOKING School

Miss Maxwell, of Neenah, conduct
ed q very interesting and instruc-
tive cooking school in connection
with the institute. Miss Maxwell, like
all good cooks, is very careful in
the ingredients used.
She used Big Jo'' Flour made at
Wabasha, Minnesota. 1t*
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
Reb bekah Officers

Willard Rebekah lodge. No. 1877,
elected the following officers Wednes-
day night:
N. G.-Ethilda Maloney.
V. G.--Mrs. Alex Moore.
Sec.-Crystal Munroe.
Treas.-Anna CHECKER.
Trustee--P. B. Campbell.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
CHRISTMAS EVE GAMES

The Sunday school of the Method
ist church will meet at the church
for games and refreshments on
Wednesday, Dec. 24th. The three pri-
mary classes will meet at 200 p.
M, and the older scholars will have
their good time at 700 D. m.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
Fires One Shot; Kills Four Bear

Fires One Shot; Kills Four Bear
Herman Hermanson, with w. H.
Pearce and Selmer Erickson, killed
four bear in a peculiar manner one
day last week at Pearce's camp
north of Kennan.
Mr.. Hermanson found the mother
bear, and, what he thought, two cubs,
all sleeping. He shot the old bear
through the head and on moving her
aside found another cub dead, shot
with the same bullet in practically
the same spot Selmer then dis
patched the other two cubs with an
axe So four bear We're killed and
only one shot fired, can you beat
it?-Hawkins Reporter.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19

Every loyal citizen of .Ladyslpith
is urged to write to Congressman
Lenroot, Senator LaFonette and
any other man he may know iii
Congress urging the passage of the
bill above mentioned. There is ur-
gent need of a federal building here
and now that bill providing for one
has been introduced, the least that
can be asked of all public-spirited
citizens is that they take proper
interest in the matter.
The rapid increase in the business
of the Ladysmith postoffice has made
the building at present occupied ut
terly inadequate for the purpose.
There was a need for more room be-
fore the advent of the postal saw
ings bank and the parcel post, but
since these innovations have been
made the room has been very made
quate and the business is showing a
constant increase. There is now more
money order and registry work done
in the Ladysmith postoffice than at
either Rice Lake Or Menasha, the
latter city that had population
of >6,0S1 at the last census.
City Delivery viii Add Congestion
Another thing that makes the pro-
viding of more room an absolute
necessity in the near future is the
fact that Ladysmith will no doubt
have city mail delivery, commencing
next summer The sale of stamps
by the local postoffice for the fiscal
year. ending April /, 1913, was
$685. 4S, or only about $500 short
of the $4,000 mark that would en-
title the city to mail delivery. The
business of the office during the
present year has shown q great in
crease in all departments over last
year and the sale Of stamps, if the
present rate of sale keeps up, will
exceed the necessary amount by full
ly s400 This practically assures La
dysmith of city delivery, commencing
July | next, as the city has the nee
essary sidewalks and the houses are
numbered in sufficient number, these
being requirements that have pre-
vented a neighboring city from get
ting mail delivery, that has had the
necessary stamp sale for the past
five years.
The city carriers will have to be
provided with room for the sorting
of mail and where this room is to
come from is puzzler to the To-
cal postoffice staff To provide par
eel post facilities, a sort OF win
dow has just been improvised by us
ing the door that leads to the lob
by of the postoffice, thus blocking
egress through this door unless the
large box that is used as & counter
is pulled back
j. w. Fritz, the present postmas-
ter, though he owns the present
building and might be expected to
want to continue to lease it to the
government, and despite the fact that
he does not expect to be postmaster
after his present term expires, has
written the department calling at
tention to the utter inadequacy OF
the present building and urging that
other quarters be provided that will
permit of a proper handling of the
rapidly-growing business.
Congressman Lenroot deserves the
appreciation OF the people of Lady
smith for the interest he has shown
in the matter We again urge all citi-
Zens to get busy and write our rep
resentatives in Washington, urging
favorable action on this bill.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
Burned by Hot Pulp

John Hoeft, employed at the paper
MILL was quite badly burned about
the face and head Monday by hot
pulp. but fortunately sustained no
permanent injury. He is doing nice
Iy, but will be laid up a couple of
weeks at least.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
BUILDING
BILL INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
FOR ONE AT LADYSMlTH
AN APPROPRIATION OF $4,000
Is One of the Provisions of the Bill,
introduced by Congressman
Lenroot

WASHINGTON, d. CA bill has
been introduced in Congress by Con-
gressman Irvine l.. Lenroot, of Wis
consin, providing for the erection of
a. federal building at Ladysmith The
bill carries an appropriation OF
$4,000 for the building. and site.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
Notice

A good many pictures have been
left here for framing and have been
uncalled for. All pictures that have
been left over 80 days must be called
for at once. or they will be sold or
destroyed.
o. b. ELLINGBOE.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19

Il you want people to know what
you have for sale, or want to buy,
lease or rent, or II you want a posi-
tion, IL you have lost or found any
thing, Nsws-Budget want or dis
play ad will get you what you want.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19

Mr. Edgar Allen and Miss Ruth
Stampflee, both of Ladysmith, were
united in marriage at the Christian
parsonage by Rev. D. J. Howe last
Monday evening at $3.50.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
Notice to Patrons

Having sold out, | wish to notify
my patrons that all accounts due me
must be paid before Feb. /, 1914.
ct HARRY COPP.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19

All correspondents are requested
to send in their items 70 reach this
office not later than Wednesday
noon next week
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19

Mrs c. F. Winn passed away at
her home in this city at about 10
o'clock Wednesday forenoon at the
age of SO years, s months and %
days, cerebral embolism being the
cause of death. She is survived by
her husband and three children. two
daughters and one son.
The funeral was held this forenoon
from the residence, Rev. Howe, Of
ficiating. Burial was made in River
side cemetery.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19

Total ..$51, ,470.S2
The above figures are approximate.
The exact rate is .02976.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19
TAX RATE is THREE PER CENT
Higher State and County Taxes Pre-
vents Possible Cutting CT Rate

The tax rate for the city Of La
dysnith this year is practically )
per cent, being very small frac-
ton under that figure. This is the
same as the rate last year, although
it had been hoped to make a reduc-
ton this year However, with the
county tax about a third higher and
the state tax three times what it
was last year, keeping the rate at
the limit will still necesSitate con-
siderable close figuring to keep the
city's finances in any kind Of shape.
The total assessed valuation of the
city is $1,715,S94.00 Three per cent
on this valuation amounts to $751;
470.S2, which is approximately the
total to be raised by the tax.
The various items that go to make
up the tax roll are as follows:
State tax . 49,. ...$ 5,211 .63
County taxes:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19

Carbon paper-News-Budget office.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-12-19

Total county tax -. 9,192.41
County school tax 80. 2,429.10
| City school tax -. -. 15,018.6S
City tax .... .... 19,61S.98
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-21
PAUL GILMORE HERE
AT THEATER TONIGHT.

For the first time since the pro-
duction of THE Mummy and the
Humming Bird" Paul Gilmore, Amer
ica's foremost actor-manager, is pre-
senting to the theater-going public a
play that gives him big, vital role,
commensurate with his great acting
ability In THE Havoc" which he
will offer at the New Daytona the
alter tonight Paul Gilmore will por-
tray a character of titanic strength.
The Havoc" could not have fallen
into better hands, for Mr.. Gilmore
has done nothing more powerful or
artistic in his whole career than the
portrait of the intense, almost satur-
nine husband in Sheldon's remarkable
play.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-21
HALL NOW ON
THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

Wallace Hall. the boy who was Sc
diousiy injured by being struck by
an automobile in front of the Sea-
breeze school building last week,
Wednesday. is steadily improving at
the hospital and is now safely on the
road to recovery. It is believed that
all danger now is passed, but he
will be kept at the hospital for two
or three weeks before being taken tc
the home OF his father, William Hall
in Seabreeze.