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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25
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; COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS !:

BY COUNTY SUPT, o. E. RICE

Most of the schools of the county
| closed last Friday for a two-weeks'
vacation, and teachers will resume
work Monday, Jan. 4th. We wish
them and their pupils a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
In large number of schools ap-
propriate Christmas programs were
given. Of such We have heard in
particular from Miss Mary Summers
of No. 4, Thornapple school, The
schoolhouse was crowded with par
ents and friends; strong program
rendered, and a jolly time enjoyed.
From reports that have reached us,
it was one of the very best enter
tainments thus far given by that
school. The Port Arthur school, un-
der the direction of the teacher, Miss
Finnegan, gave fine entertianm ent
Monday evening. A tree loaded with
choice presents was set up in the
room, and Santa Claus appeared at
just the opportune moment and made
fun for all. The room was crowded
to it's capacity
Other schools reported are Miss
Viva Bollman's in No. 2, Flambeau
Miss Maude Dailey's at No. 1, Grant,
Miss Anna Sedmihradsky's in No.
Marshall, Miss Rose L. Sybers' in No.
Sfrio h ,,c
No. 6, Washington, Miss Bessie M.
Clark's, in No. 6, Stubs, Miss Lillian
Flemming's, No. 9, Thornapple, Miss
Ethel ellis of No. 5, Stubbs; also,
the graded schools at Sheldon, Con-
rath and No. 9, Murry.
We have reason to believe that in
many other schools of the county
equally as strong programs and en-
tertainments were given, but from
whom We have not at this writing,
heard directly.
Word has reached this office that
Miss Blanche Cagley, of the Soft
Maple school in Big Bend has ten
dered her resignation We believe
that both partons and pupils regret
her leaving the school, as she has
proven herself to be a strong and
successful teacher, and one who will
be greatly missed. We understand
that Miss Cagley is not to follow
teaching but will enter upon other
duties.
Miss Anna Sedmihradsky, who has
been teaching in No 4, Marshall this
fall, has asked to be released. She
is graduate of our training school,
class of 1911, having taught two
years in rural school north of Haw-
kins Miss Sedmihradsky contem-
plates resuming work should a posi-
tion offer this winter.
Attention is again called to the
examination for teachers to be held
at the court house on Monday and
Tuesday next.
Lists of words to be used in the
spelling contest next spring have
been sent to each teacher in the
county. We suggest that teachers
commence to drill on the lists ear
ly in January, with grades six, sew
en- and eight, taking about twenty
minutes twice week.
Teachers in all schools will re-
member that the law provides that
at least thirty minutes each month
shall be devoted throughout the en-
tire school year to giving instruc-
tions to the children on how to avoid
accidents; also, on what to do in
case of accidents. Let every teach
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25

Paul Priczka who was arrested a
week ago Saturday night for shoot
ing Geo. Crazlok, as reported in this
paper, and in whose apprehension by
the officers he himself was shot in
the leg, was to have had a hearing
Monday; but owing to Priczka's ply
ued until Jan. 9th
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25
IN JUDGE REEVES COURT

Dick Dawson, alias John Day, who
was arrested in town about a month
ago, had a hearing Monday, on tn !
charge of having stolen three over
coats-Noble Rowley, at McGills res
taurant, and the Commercial hotel
was fined $50 and costs, in default
of which amount he was sent to Jail
for 80 days.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25
FIREMEN'S ANNUAL BALL

The tenth annual ball of the Lady
smith Volunteer Fire Department will
be given at the Cass hall Thursday
evening, Dec. 81 LuelPs Harp Or
chestra will furnish the music, which
is sufficient guarantee of the best OF
inspiration" Tickets are $100 and
everybody ought to buy one.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25
Death Cf Infant

Joseph the infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Anton Dvorak, who live miles
southeast of this city in the town of
Grow, died Wednesday afternoon. The
baby was born Dec g. The funeral
was held Wednesday afternoon from
the home, Rev. H. Baumbach officiat-
ing, and burial was in Riverside
cemetery.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25
Hiuhachc.ol Workmen t. Take Hclca

HighGohccl Workmen t. Take HolicaJ
Work en- the new hi 5hschoo will
be discontinued for Christmas and
New Years Day. Owing to the Geld,
and but one work day intervening, it
is not probable any work will be
done Oh the job after closing time
Thursday evening, until the follow
ing Monday, that being the intention
of the brick-layers. - The steam-fit-
ters go to their home at La Crosse,
to spend their vacation. w. H. Oil
yer, who has charge of the plumbing,
will speLd Christmas and the rest
of the week at his home at st. Paul,
Mimi. 1t is intention to bring his
wife back with him, with the expec-
tation OF making his residence in the
city
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25

Chas. Donahue, a locomotive engi-
neer, and Miss Nina Couey, both of
Ladysmith, were united in marriage
Monday evening at the residence of
r. S. Reeves, the judge performing
the ceremony.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Brown, of
Minneapolis, are here to spend the
holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Gillette.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25
500 Increaseo Stock

The state railway commits sion has
authorized the 500 Railroad company
to increase its capital stock from
$42, 2,OOG,e to $63, OO0,O 900.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25
er give this important matter the
attention it's merits demand.

er give this important matter the
attention it's merits demand.
We wish to say just a few words
by way of compliment for those
teachers who are teaching some
practical domestic science" in their
school rooms. A room kept in a
neat, clean and tidy manner is a
standing recommendation for the
teacher, a permanent benefit to the
children, and a source of much ap-
probation by callers, visitors and in
spectors.
We have now and then heard it
said that shoocl teachers are not
first class housekeepers when they
become the head of home, but judg-
ing from what may be seen by visit
ing large majority of Rusk county
teachers in their school rooms, we
are convinced that in the near flu
neat and painstaking housekeeper,
who once upon a time made model
mistresses of the school room.
Rooms, libraries, apparatus, children's
wraps, and the various articles com
mon to schools are in most cases
kept in perfect order and trim. The
stove kept free from litter and dus !;
no untidy corner or careless desks TO
be seen. Walls neatly decorated with
inexpensive pictures, borders, etc
These all are valuable helps in max
ing a really good school; pleasant
place for children to spend their
childhood years profitably
Below we give the list of library
books included in the State Reading
Circle, and those teachers completing
the list will be awarded neat Ii
brary Certificate, and will be given
liberal credit in English on their reg
ular teachers certificate. Many of
our teachers have already read one
Or several of the list
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25

Boys 8 inch top rubbers, while
they last $129.- 9.-Thompson Mercan-
tile Co., Ladysmith, Wis.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-12-25
Reading Circle Books


Township Library List, and any
books not in your library may be or
dered from the Eau Claire Book &
Stationery Co., Eau Claire, Wis, at
prices quoted in last column, post
paid.
AS soon as one or two books have
been carefully read, teachers are to
report to the county superintendent.
We expect to discuss some of the
works read at our Teachers Meet
ings this year.
Mr. V. V. Miller, secretary of the
Ladysmith fair, announces that he is
prepared to pay to pupils holding
premium cards from the Ladysmith
fair, the premium money upon
presentation of red or blue card is
sued last fall. Send or bring your
premium card to Mr.. Miller at La
dysmith. The two pupils who were
awarded second premiums, one for
Mechanical Drawing and one for a
Broom Holder, should see Mr. Miller
at once, and draw their money. 1t
appears there were two errors made
in entering these articles as wrong
numbers were entered in the Depart
ment book.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
YANk DEAL CLOSED.


New York Brewer Pays 100000 for
Club and Franchise.
Chicago, Dec. 23.-Sale of the New
York American League Baseball club.
the transfer to it of half a dozen play
erS from other teams in the organiza-
ton and the selection Of a manager
from championship class A. A. team
all constituting one of the biggest
deals in the history Of the league
was virtually completed here late
Tuesday. Formal announcement Of
the transaction awaits the arrival in
New York today of Jacob Rupert
and T. L. Houston, the new owners Of
the Yankees. They left here late
Tuesday after completing negotiations
with B. B. johnson, president of the
league, that began several weeks ago
in New York.
Attempts to get any kind Of an Of
ficial announcement to this effect
were met, however, with refusal.
There was no definite word as to the
identity OF the new manager and play
ers for the New York team.
From other sources it was learned
that wild Bilr' Donovan, former De-
troit pitcher and last season manager
of the Providence International league
team. was chosen as pilot. The play
ers involved were thought to be Rehg.
Boston: High and Pipp, Detroit, and
Mills, St. Louis.
The price for the franchise and
players contracts already held by the
club has been given as about $780,
900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
Figures Show Commission Form
of Government Costs More.
Per Capita Tax Higher Than
Under Council Rule.
BUT KANSAS CITIES STICK
FOrty.TwO Have Adopted the
New Plan.
Greater Cost Offset by More
Efficient Administration.

It costs more per head to govern peo-
pie under the commission plan of city
government in Kansas than under the
old council plan!
You do not believe it?
Well. here are. some facts and fig
ures. OF course while Figures do not
lie they may be very deceiving. If
they are deceiving in this instance.
great many people would like to have
the deceit uncovered.
1t has been approximately four years
and nine months since the cities OF the
state have been permitted to adopt COM
mission government. During this time
forty-one cities have taken to the new
way of doing things and not one has
gone back to the old system. Make
an inquiry of any city official OF any
of these cities and the chances are a
dozen to nothing you will receive an
enthusiastic report in favor of the COM
mission plan. OF the thirty-two lead
ing cities of the state only ten have
held to the old way Of doing things.
OF the foremost ten cities on popu-
lation basis, only one, Atchison, has
declined to adopt the commission plan.
In twenty-five of the commission gov
erned cities taxes were levied last year
on a basis of $7:9S per capita. This is
what the average cost Of city govern
ment was for each Individual living in
these cities.
For the ten cities holding to the coun-
Gil plan of government the average per
capita cost was only $6.52.
Adherents of the commission plan will
find some support for their contention
that the commission plan is better
adapted to the use of larger cities than
IT is for the smaller ones. The figures
do not offer a great deal upon which
to base this contention, but they do
present a little argument.
AS Atchison is the only one of the
ten larger cities holding to the council
form, il can scarcely be considered a
fair comparison. Atchisons city gov
eminent cost $s.26 per individual last
year while the cost Of the other nine
cities all of which are commission gov
erled, averaged only $3.50 for each
man. woman and child.
And right here is where the figures
cease to offer any more comfort to the
advocates Of commission government
The average bonded Indebtedness of the
commission governed cities is $56.S7 per
capita. This Is the average amount
persons living in these cities would have
To pay today to lift the combined debte
OF the cities governed by commissioning.
Ing cities with the old style govern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
JESS w1LLARD's RECORD.

The following il the record of Jess
Willard, the Kansas white hope, who
has been matched to fight Jack
johnson for the heavyweight cham
pionship crown:
Born. December 70, 1887. Potta-
watOmie county,. Kansas; weight.
230 pounds: height, feet Z inches;
reach. IS inches.
1911 Rds
X. Burke, Ell Reno, OKLA. ........3
X. Louis Kink. Oklahoma City. ..3
K. Al Mandino, Oklahoma City. a
X. Joe Kavanaugh, Okla. City. III
K. Bill Schiller, Oklahoma City ...4
w. Frank Lyon. Elk City, Okla. 10
w. Mike Comiskey, Hand, Okla &c
1912
X. John Young, FIT. Wayne, Ind. IS
X. John Young. So. Chicago.
. X. F. Bowers, st. Charles. Ill....3
w. Arthur Pelky, New York. 10
X. Sailor White. Buffalo.
X. Soldier Kearn, New York. .....S
1913
X. Frank Bauer, FIT. Wayne, Ind
K. Jack Leon, FIT. Wayne, Ind ....4
L. Gunboat Smith, s. Francisco. 20
d. Charley Miller. s. Francisco. a
X. AL Williams, Reno, New. ......8
X. Bull Young, Vernon, Calf. III
1914
K. Geo. Rodel.- New Haven. Conn g
K. One Round Davis, Buffalo. q
w. Carl Morris, New York. 10
X. George Rodel, Atlanta, Ga. .....5
X. Dan DAILY, Buffalo. ......S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
GET GAME WITH ALINI
Haskell Indians to Break Into Big
Nine Company Next Season.

Haskell Indians to Break Into Big
Nine Company Next Season.
Lawrence, Kan, Dec. pa football
game with the champions of the big
Nine" This is the prospect which is
pleasing the followers of the Haskell
Indians. Director of athletics George
Hun Of the University of Illinois has
written Manager Venue of Haskell Of
fering the opening date of the confer
ence champions to the redskins. If the
proper financial arrangements can be
made the game will be played at Or
bana. ILL.,, on October 2.
Following the renewal Of the Notre
Dame contract for a game on October
9. and the offer Of a contest with the
University of Indiana on October 30
the Haskell authorities feel highly COM
plimented at this latest invitation. The
Indiana game could not be scheduled
on account of a contract with the Texas
A. and M. team. which is an annual
affair with Haskell. But it is hoped
here that the plan Of meeting Illinois
can be carried out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
sAPULPA MAY GET TT.
EmpOria Baseball Franchise May Go
to an Oklahoma Town.

to an Oklahoma Town.
Sapulpa. Ok, Dec. 23.-Sapulpa will
be in the Western association this sea-
SON il plans being formulated by
Sapulpa promoters are put into execu-
ton. IRA Bidwell of Kansas City, who
last year was manager Of the EN-
poria, Kan, State league club, was in
the city Tuesday. He says that he
will transfer the Emporia team to
Sapulpa If the proper financial back
ing can be secured.
At meeting of league officials in
MuskOgee Sunday an invitation was
extended Sapulpa to join the circuit.
in case it did SO it would mean that
four clubs. Oklahoma City, Muskogee,
Sapulpa and Tulsa, would be within
one hundred miles of each other. Bid
we'll left for Bartlesville Tuesday af-
ternoon and from there will go to
Kansas City. He said that he would
return to Sapulpa within the next ten
days, at which time something def
mite will be done in regard to the
matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
IN THE p. C. LEAGUE.
Salt Lake City Buys Sacramento \
sion Club for $4,000.

S0lt Lake city Buys sacramento Mis-.
sion Club for $4,000.
Salt Lake City, Dec. 23-After a
conference here Tuesday, President
Allan T. Baum of the Pacific Coast
league announced that Salt Lake
would be the sixth city in the Coast
league circuit. taking the place of the
Sacramento Mission club next season.
Salt Lake pays SIS, 900 for the fran
chise and IA Sacramento Mission
players and also guarantees visiting
clubs a minimum of $4,000 a week.
other cities doing likewise. Cliff
Blankenship. "discoverer" of Walter
johnson and a well known manager,
will likely manage Salt Lake. He goes
east today to get players with which
to fill out the club Salt Lake draws in
the deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
Y. NJ. C. A. TEAM RESULTS.
Fall Term Contests End With Much
Rivalry Between the Teams.

In the gym class tournament the
Y. NJ. c. A. the following teams won
distinction in the fall term just. closed :
Team two. led by Nels Anderson,
first; team three, led by Guy Stew
ems. second: and team four, captained
by Don Euwer. third. Team one, un-
der r. Rankin. was fourth.
In the younger junior classes the
teams finished in the order given:
Team one, team two. team three and
team four. In the older junior class
team A W. first. team D second, b
third and c fourth. In the young
mems division team two under
Charles Plathe was first and team one
under George Baker second.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23

formerly one of the Athletics star pitch
ers, who recently was released uncondi-
tionally by Connie Mack, may pitch for
the Boston Braves. The Braves were the
only major league team that failed to
waive on him and Coombs it is known, Is
anxious to play in Boston as his home is
nearby, in Kennebunk, Maine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
LUCKY BALDWIN's coLoRs.

Famous Turf PIungefS HOSES May
Again Enter the Circuits.
New York, Dec. 23.-It is an
nounced by racing men here that the
famous colors of Lucky Baldwin
may again be seen on the track. From
the Santa Anita ranch application has
been made by Mrs. Anita Baldwin Nc
Claughry for the registry of several
thoroughbreds.
fornia stable may figure prominently
once more in the turf affairs of
America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
A Test for Liver Complaint
NFon<avI uTul,auu,v- Dull

The Liver. sluggish and inactive, first
shows itself in a mental state-unhappy
and critical. Never is there joy in living.
as when the Stomach and Liver are doing
their work. Keep your liver active and
healthy by using Dr. Kings New LIE
up your Stomach, cure your Constipation
and purify the Blood. &c at Druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve excellent for
Pfles.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23

ehiladelphia. Dee. A-Jack cocmbs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23

New York, Dec. 23.@Jerome d.
Travers. amateur golf champion. has
made application for membership on
the New York cotton exchange. There
Is every prospects that he viii be ac-
cepted, particularly because the cotton
exchange and the New York stock ex-
change are hot rivals in all fields OF
amateur sports and the acquisition OF
Travers would offset the athletic
handicap given by the stock exchange
memberships Of the Wrenn brothers.
tennis champions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23

New York, Dec. 23-GeOrses Carpenter
b leading very hazardous life in the
the war zone. The heavyweight cham
pion of Europe is attachej to the AVA
ton corps and one of his duties b to fol-
low the flyers in an automobile to keep
up communica tons
He killed German officer recently in
one of his eploits when he encountered
the German patrol ON his way to Arras-
xsbiladelnhia nac. A-Iaclr C0nnfs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
A Bean City Wrestler wins.

Lincoln. Neb., Dec. 23.-After two
hours and five minutes Of wrestling.
John Make of Boston Tuesday night
defeated Owen Daley Of Nebraska.f in
what was declared a match for the
lightweight championship Of the
world. Make won the first fall in
one hour Is minutes and the second
in 20 minutes.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-16
prosecutor Will Confer With At
torney- General and Legislators
n on Needed Substitute
Measure
STATE SUPREME COURT
KNOCKS OUT OLD STATUTE
Justice Bird Declares 1t Un-
constitutional Because Of
Defect in Title

a fight in the next legislature for
the enactment OF new loan shark
act" TO replace the one declared un-
constitutional by the state supreme
court Thursday, was forecasted today
when Prosecutor Allan H Frazer an
nounced that he would confer with
the attorney-general and with Wayne
county members Of the legislature
relative to the drafting OF a substi-
tute measure. Frazer pointed out
that the effect OF the courts decision
would be widespread and would harm
every city and town I'm the state.
The decision OF the court was
given In the case against Gordon w.
Quidder, q Detroit loan agent. who
was convicted In the recorders court
here OF having loaned money at o
rate OF interest In excess OF seven
per cent, without having obtained a
license for the carrying on OF such
business. and without having given
approved bond In conformity with
the act. The supreme court reversed
The decision Of the Wayne court and
dismissed the action against Quidder.
Justice Bird, who wrote the de-
cision. declared the act was uncon-
stitutional In that the object Of the
law was not expressed In the title
thereto, as required.
As result Of the decision. hum
dreds Of cases now pending against
loan sharks In many parts OF the
state will be dismissed.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-16
WARREN CALLED
AS WITNESS in
BRIBE DEFENSE
Board Of Commerce President
WIN Testify Gilman Promis-
ed to Vote for Petitions
MANY OTHER PROMINENT
MEN CALLED TO STAND
Charley Nichols, Former Clerk,
Frederick Bancroft and Others
To Support Alderman

The defense In the Gilman trial
announced Friday morning. that
Homer Warren, former president of
the Board Of Commerce: County Aud.
itor William Moeller. Charles A. Mich.
OILS, former city clerk, and now can
didate for congress; Frederick T. Bar
croft, engineer. and Max c. Koch,
city treasurer, would be called as
character witnesses. Homer Warren
will also testify that Gilman on May
20. 1912, promised him to vote for
the Wabash petitions, the Board OF
Commerce being interested in their
passage, thinking they were bona fide
petitions. The Board OF Commerce
was making big fight at the time
to better freight conditions In De.
troit. q,
Detective Brennan was introduced
to Mr.. Warren by Mr.. Lothrop, attor-
ney for the Wabash. who, the testi-
mony in the case shows. also believed
Brennan to be an agent OF the rail.
road.
Tom Gilman will likely take the
stand today to testify In HIS own be-
half.
Mr.. Warren was the flrst witness
called.