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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS

Atty. o J. Falge made business
visit to Cumberland Tuesday.
Rev. E. R. Dodd, of Charles City,
iowa, a Wesleyan minister, was
guest at the Crandell Hotel Tuesday,
on his way to Stone Lake, where he
opens an evangelistic campaign.
w. S. Sergeant of Sheldon, was in
the city yesterday and today, busy as
ever. Mr. Sergeant has been laid up
for the past couple of months by
bad sore on his right leg, caused by
wood-tick.
Harry Parkhurst, who was brought
back recently from Minnesota to an
swer charges, preferred by his wife,
of having withdrawn from the bank
money that belonged to her, will be
given a hearing before Justice Reeves
tomorrow. The money has been re-
stored and the case will probably be
dismissed.
The death is announced, from
acute Indigestion, yesterday, of Julia,
the 1O-day-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Maceiwski, who live north
Of. the river in "Brooklyn." The fun
eral, which was conducted by Father
Van Halder, occurred today at st.
Marys church, interment being at
Riverside.
Mr.. Libby, the grand lecturer of
the K. P. lodge, and Mr.. Warner, OF
Sheboygan, grand chancellor, are in
the city for several days in the in
terest of the local lodge. It is rath-
er expected that the former will
speak under the auspices of the
Mems Club "at the Congregational
church next Sunday evening.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
NTERTAINMENT A SUCCESS

The entertainment and basket SO.
cial, given last Saturday evening at
the County Center school, better
known, perhaps, as the Sam John
son school," three miles south Of this
city, was a gratifying success, the
schoolhouse being well filled with
pupils and parents.
Miss Ella Cords, the teacher, who
arranged this enjoyable event. de-
serves much credit for the splendid
program that was presented, which
consisted of songs, recitations, drill
and some excellent violin selections
by w. H. H. Ingle.
l.. L. Markham demonstrated that
he possessed no little skill as an
auctioneer when the baskets were
sold and this part Of the program
furnished much amusement. Mr..
Markham kept the crowd in almC st
continual laughter, but made them
bid up for the baskets, which brought
as high as $1.10.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
BASKETBALL TONIGHT

Two games of Basketball will be
played tonight at Worden's opera
house. The first game will be the
Freshmen VS.. the eighth grade, af-
ter which, the highschool team will
contest with the Ladysmith "All
Stars" for honOrs.
The ''All Stars" have a picked line
up c. the city's best basket artists
and promise to give the tournament
9spirants a hard run. This will prob
ably be your last chance to see the
lCcal Highs on the home floor. Come
out and root for your favorite team
and show the boys your apprecia-
ton Of this kind of sport.
First game starts at 7:45 Admis-
sion Is cents for all
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
"THE HoosIER scHooLMAsTER"

This immortal story by Edward
Eggleston has for a foundation one
Of the deepest and most intensely
human themes to be found in the
entire field of literature. 1t tells of
the two parties which have forever
been battling for social supremacy:
the party of the future and the par
ty of the past; of the new ideas
which come and of the old ones
which die hard 1t is the story of
the man who wears a neckt1e and
his neighbor who objects to the
custom-an everyday story Of plain
people invested with a deep human
interest which is common to all sub
jects that deal with real flesh and
blood men and women. In their
comedy there is tragedy and in
their tragedy there is comedy be-
cause in them you get a good bird s
eye view of yourself and your friends.
The story is laid in 1881 in rural
lndiana-then the western frontier
OF the United States. Political par
ties were largely dominated by or
ganized bands of robbers. The far
mers had a hard time keeping up
with their superstitions and the most
unwelcome arrival was he who
brought new ideas into the commun-
ity. And as for education, it was
a case of ''Lickin' and Parnin', lick
in and larnin, the good old way.
This picture in five reels, will be
shown at the Unique Theater Tues
Matinee for school children at 4:30.
Admission and 10 cents.
In the evening the admission price
will be 10 cents straight
day, March 2.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
FIRE DAMAGES MccoRIsoN HOME

The fire department was called
out Wednesday afternoon by a fire
in the Joe McCorison home, on east
Miner-av which was put out, how
ever, before the fire laddies arrived
on the scene, but not until damage
that will easily amount to over $3.50
was done.
The fire started around a waste
paper basket in the room Mr.. Nc
Corison uses as his office and when
discovered by his wife had got quite
start. The alarm was sent in, but
by strenuous work Mrs. McCorison,
assisted by the children, succeeded
in getting the mastery of the. flames,
Mrs. McCorison sustaining several
bad burns in the operation.
The origin of the fire is unknown
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
INSPIRING PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
Large Audience Enjoys Special Ser
vice at Congregational Church
Sunday Evening

The goodly number who braved the
inclemency of the elements and
went to the Congregational church
Sunday night were amply repaid for
the discomfort Of the trip.
An intimation of the patriotic
character Of the exercises to follow
was given by the handsome decora-
tions, the pulpit being draped with
the flag, the national colors also
tastefully framing the faces of
Washington and Lincoln, with which
the platform was adorned The mu-
sic included a piano solo by Miss
Mildred Sinclair, who also played
the accompaniment for a chorus that
rendered the ever-popular calvary" "
A vocal solo was given by Miss
Vanie Robbins, the musical feature
Of the program concluding with
America, which was sung by the
congregation.
In the way of speaking, the talk
of w. G. Gerard was appropriately
introduced by a contrast of the old
time, bare and cheerless church ser
vices of his early days, with those
Of the evening, with their instru-
mental music and other variations.
The speaker then feeling averted to
the prayer-meetings and other in
spring religious exercises Of soldier
days. Possessed of a picturesque i'm
agination and graphic style Of ex-
preston, having experienced the life
On the tented field, and being in
earnest, Mr.. Gerard is always in
teresting and impressive.
The speech of Prof. R. M. Lewis
w2s also a fine effort. The central
idea was a -figurative conception of
the flag, as representing national
character and Institutions In this
view, it was eloquently shown that
ell citizens are either contributing
to, or marring, the beauty of their
country's national emblem.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
NEW LODGE ORGANIZED

The Fraternal Reserve Associa,
tion, with headquarters at Oshkosh,
is organizing local branch or lodge
here, through the efforts of District
Manager Aaron Murray, who is meet
ing with considerable success. Mr..
Murray informs us that they expect
tC initiate so members at the first
meeting, to be held next Tuesday
evening.
The initiatory ceremonies Will oc-
cur at the |. O. O. F. hall. A lunch
will be served, after the business of
the evening is transacted, and a
general good time enjoyed:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26

The most interesting subject before
ject of Sociology in all it's phases
The American people have not yet
learned how to live together. We
still have the traits of our barbarian
ancestors who lived in the middle OF
a forest and who tolerated no uear
neighbors Prof VIM Kiekhoefer is
teaching the American people how to
live together and he teaches them in
such a charming manner that they dc
not know they are being lectured
Coming from family of public speak.
ers and having had years of expert
ence on the platform and in the school
room he thoroughly understands the
people and their needs One of his
most popular subjects is Springs
of Happiness" which is a thoroughly
philosophical and sociological lecture,
put in popular language. Another lee
ture is SOCIOLOGY and Social Re.
form" Still another is the "Emanci.
patton of Woman" AS a result of one
lecture Mr.. Kiekhoefer gave in Madi.
son last year he has had calls from
four different states to repeat this lee.
ture. He is one of the most eloquent
and versatile men on the University
of Wisconsin Faculty and we bespeak
for him an interested audience
wherever he appears.
Mr.. Kiekhoefer will speak at the
Congregational church Friday even
ing, March 12.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
Library Reception Attracts Many

Perhaps $50 were in attendance at
day evening And it would be put
ting it conservatively to say that
the time was pleasantly spent saun-
tering about the handsome building,
imbibing the atmosphere of culture
that seems to environ well-filled
book-shelves, and making the ac-
quaintance of the many new friends,
Sin covers, which have been arriv-
ing lately
A center of attraction was the fine
display of reproductions of famous
paintings, some relating to the Cru
sades, and ancient subjects. Others
are taken from the Pennsylvania
State House, and are connected with
that states history, and dramatic
scenes in the life of William Penn,
and to Tyndale's translation of the
Bible and martyrdom. These fine
works of art, which are loaned by
the Free Library Commission, of
Madison, will not remain longer than
next Wednesday.
An enjoyable feature of the even
ing was the entertainment kindly
furnished by Mrs. Elmer Hill, with
her fine phonograph A number
which attracted special attention.
owing perhaps, TO some extent, to
it's being so frequently referred to
in connection with the European war,
was the song ITS Long Way to
Tipperary.'
Also a song which, on account of
it's being written by Harry Lauder,
the great Scottish comedian, is COM
ing into use with the English army
entitled Roaming in the Cleaning"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
Children Enjoy Story Hour

Those at the public library Thurs
day afternoon witnessed a revelation
as to what a mission it may be made
to fulfill in the way of happy rem
devious for the Young Idea, thereby
becoming an important center Of ed
ucational force. 1t was what is known
as storytelling" hour-a recent and
remarkable innovation of this re-
narkably innovations" state.
Around the story-tellers were gath
cred some 200 school children, rang
ing in size from the veriest tots to,
we should judge about the maximum
''trundle-bed" length and-talk about
hanging upon the orators words" :"
Why, when the story drew towards
the climax, the silence seemed so
dense you could have cut it with a
case-knife. 1t looked like no story
Of the Arabian Nights could have
had a more enthusiastic audience
And it isn't much to be wondered
at, for those by whom the stories
were told at the library Thursday
were artists, in their way, net un-
worthy of the Arabian Nights narra-
tor who according to tradition owed
her life to the interestingness with
which she told her tale. The effect
iveness of this method of instruction
reminds one of the saying of Henry
| Ward Beecher, that "for the first
educational years of a childs life, l
would put a story telling aunt, with
her hands full Of cookies, against all
the old-fashioned school-m asters in
the world
The tellers and their stories, which
gave the big crowd of little people
much pleasure were: 1.-The Elephant
and the Whale, Josephine Nelson;
THE Pied Piper of Hamlin', Mabel
Hillman; The Cock, the Mouse and
the Little Red Hen, Frances Han
num- The two first mentioned stor-
les were written by Sarah Cone Bry-
ant, the latter of which she adapted,
in prose, from Robert Browning s
poem. The authorship Of the last
mentioned story, which is a folk-tale
of much earlier origin, is unknown.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
Or, Oil May &c Up

VIM. Shug, the Standard Oil driv-
er, was tied up yesterday by an &C
cident which was caused by his sled
containing the tank skidding and turn
ing over, about a mile west Of town.
Ed Worden went out with team
and block and tackle, and by means
of hitching to a stump, finally set
things to rights again. Aside from
the loss Of a days time there was
no serious damage, as the gallons
of oil wasted can be readily covered
by John DIS calling for a short-or-
der breakfast.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
WILL CLOSE HOTEL MARCH 20

Mrs. Charles Eisenach, 1and1ady Of
the Hotel Baker, has decided to close
the hotel March goth.
Mrs. Eisenach has been in the
business here for five years, and has
won the confidence and respect of all
her patrons and the whole commun-
ity and while we regret to lose her
from the business circle Of Ladysmith,
we are pleased to learn that she
will still reside among u.s.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
CLUbbED TO DEATH
AURORA, ILL.,, GIRL MURDERED,
THIRD IN THAT MANNER
IN A YEAR
ALLIES BOMBARD DARDANELLES
Making Renewed Attack on Turkish
Port.-Warships Damaged

Special to Ladysmith News-Budget.
AURORA, ILL, Feb. 26-The body
of young woman has been found
bearing unmistakable marks of hav-
ing been dubbed to dearn, the third
murder to be committed here in this
manner within a year. There are few
pected of the crimes.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
BOMBARD TURKISH PORT

Special to Ladysmith News-Budget.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 26.-Al-
lied warships have renewed the
bombardment of the forts at the en-
trance to the Dardanelles. This bonn
bardment is much more severe than
the previous ones. Three of the al
lied warships have been badly dam
aged.
Dardanelles forts have been reduced.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
HOLDS PARENTS MEETING

Miss Vanie Robbins held a parents
meeting at her schoolhouse on Ma
pie Hill this afternoon. The meeting
was addressed by Supt O. E. Rice.
Miss Robbins is manifesting a great
deal Of interest in her work and aim
ing to secure the full cooperation of
parents and patrons.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
BILLS RESTRICT LIQUOR SALES
A Dozen Bills Affecting Traffic in
"Wet Goods" Are New Before
the Legislature

Madison, Feb. PA dozen bills
imposing further restrictions on the
liquor traffic were introduced in the
Wisconsin legislature last week
through various members A few
few are similar to bills presented
two years ago which failed of pass
age, and their Introduction now is in
conformation with a campaign of edu-
cation on excise legislation which op-
ponents of the saloon promise to con-
duct until legislative opinion changes
to meet their own.
The anti-liquor forces will center
the weight of their combined power
in fight against the Stemper bill
which proposes to validate saloons
which were forced out of business
by the Baker law. There are now
approximately 5000 saloons in the
state, and it is estimated that about
1000, of which Milwaukee has 300,
are forced out by the law. Most of
the support for the Stemper bill
comes from Milwaukee, and a power
full lobby will be on hand for the
hearing this week. Proponents of
the law are planning on an equally
vigorous fight, and among the num-
Der will be John F. Baker, who as
assemblyman from Jackson county in
1907, was the author of the law,
Excise bills which the foes of liq-
nor introduced last week include the
following:
Protects "Dry" Territory
Prohibiting the shipping of intox-
icating liquor for beverage purposes
into dry territory anywhere in Wis
consin. This is the principle of the
Webb law applied to Wisconsin com
munities.
A civil damage law, providing that
anyone injured in person, property or
means of support through violation of
laws governing the sale of intoxicat-
ing liquor may recover actual dam
age from saloon keepers found thus
responsible.
Providing that violation of the ex-
else laws upon a second conviction
shall constitute ground for barring
the saloon keeper from holding a
liquor license for a period of three
years
May Not Hold Office
Providing that a saloon keeper
shall while holding a liquor license
be disqualified from holding any Of
flee, legislative, executive, judicial or
administrative, in the state Or any
municipality, village, county or
town.
Providing that a liquor license shall
not be granted within one mile Of
any dry town, village or city.
Prohibiting saloon keepers from
cashing pay checks or other order,
with penalty of $25 to 5000 or from
80 to 80 days in Jail.
Amending the revocation laws to
eliminate the requirement that a
minor shall have a written order
from parents or guardian to permit
him to buy liquor
Eliminate Credit
Making it unlawful to sell liquor
at retail on credit; penalty, $25 to
5000, or 80 to 80 days in jail.
A bill also probably will be offered
to bring the minimum license fee up
to $500, this to be a uniform mini
mum throughout the state. Nothing
in this bill would preclude municipali-
ties from raising it to any maximum
desired. The maximum at present is
$500.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
"Bcb" Sands Surrounded

When Bob" Sands returned home
from the store Saturday night and
opened the door of the sitting room
he found himself confronted by a
darkness the density of which was
like unto the Gentry" of an Alaska
gold mine. Owing, however, to a self
possession which helped no little, no
doubt, to carry the enterprising hard
ware man over Chilkoot Pass in rec
ord condition, it did not occasion
him to lose his head, nor his hand
either, as those found out who went
up against him, when the lights were
turned on and the card-playing began.
Cuts were drawn for the prize, hya-
cinth flower, which went to the los
ing table, and the decorations ap-
propriately partook of patriotic
character, in honor of Washington's
Birthday.
A fine luncheon was served by Mrs
Sands, by whom also the courtesy
was so happily planned and execut-
ed and the guests were as follows:
Effner Nelson, Steve Speidel, Ralph
Davis, Ernest Doughty, Fred Ertzner
Ray Scott, VIM Judd, Chas. Winn
and S. L. CHECKER.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
5 YEARS IN NAUPUN
PAUL PRICZkA DRAWS THIS SEN
TENCE FOR SHOOTING
GEORGE CRAZLOk
DUPREY IS AOJUDGED INSANE
Other Criminal Cases in Circuit
Court Are Dismissed or Ccntin-
ued.-Civil Cases Now
Being Tried


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five, were quickly disposed VI III CIT
cult court lhlsg "eek' "llion '0ii '0i'oN
Tuesday, with Juuse "i1Nn"in pl g
siding.
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arm ana III the Snou'ueI ol 'ne '''iii0
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arrest him. He was finally c'ptureu'
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WOODS, put ollIy al'er peiil5 SloU IL
the lett knee by OlloeI -Sllerlll 0"''llii'
one Oh tlle ollioerS Pun S''liie iiiiii'. 0e-i'
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tC De spent III sollIary colllin0iileil''
Inc cases OF the St0'e vs. al loAl'0
Hayes, charged with assault ana o"'-
terry, and OF the StaIe vs. Johli
arena, charged with the same Vi
1ehSe' were disnlSSed'
me case or the clty oI L"oySill'll
VS.. Teddy Jasket, charged with as
charging firearms within the city
limits, was continued.
The disposition OF Jury-clVll cases
sc far has been as 1ollo"s:
Nollmer d Below 20. VS. T. A.
COon-Settled by stipulation.
ThG case CT Z. Phllilps VS.. Leo
WINNER went to the jury late
Wednesday afternoon. Phllllps was
suing for $1,000 damages for lnJur-
les received in June, 1913, when
WINNER, driving ali automobile, ccl-
lided with Phillips, who was riding
a bicycle. The jury returned a spec
ial verdict, holding that both defend
ant and plaintiff were negligent and
that the sum of $500 would reason
ably compensate plalntlff for his III
jury. However, inasmuch as the jury
found Phillips Negligent, this VIII OPP
crate, we understand, to prevent nm
getting any Judgment whatever.
August TonneI VS.. Tony & N. E,
Ry Co,-SettIed by cons MT, with
cut costs to either party.
John 7. Peterson VS.. w. w. Cram
& Sons Co-Special verdict, Jud9-
ment for defendant.
}. V. McCart VS.. Wells McCart
and Minnie McCart.-Jud3mcnt for
plaintiff.
The following cases have been set
tied cut of court:
VS.. j. l.. Gates Land Co, q corpora
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26
MAY CONSOLIDATE FAIRS

A proposition has been made by
the Rusk County Agricultural Socie-
ty to the Rusk County Fair Associa-
ton for the consolidation of the two
fairs.
The latter association will cOnsid-
er this proposition at a meeting
of it's directors March 2.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26

Try the News-Budget's want col
umns. The results will surprise you.
Don't fail to get some of those
large juicy cranberries cents
a quart at Thompson's Model Gro
Gerry Department.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26

Don't fail to see "The Hoosier
Schoolmaster, the great comedy
drama of rural Indiana life from the
immortal story by Edward Eggleston,
in five parts, at the Unique, Tuesday,
March 2.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26

See Max Figneau and Lolita Rob-
ertson in THE Hoosier Schoolmas-
ter" at the Unique Theater, Tues
day, March 2.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-02-26

A patriotic drama will be given
ing school.
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