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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Killed on Italian Front.

Joseph Hrabrich, employed at
the Sanborn Company's Offices,
IN charge of the Creation depart
nent, Monday received word of
the death of his 19-year-old
brother, who was fighting with
the Austrian forces on the Italian
front at Corr. The young man
had been a student at the lara
university but had been drafted
into military service at the out
break of hostilities. He was with
the Austrian forces on the Rus
sian front at Przemysl in theear-
" part of the war and later
when Italy entered the conflict
he was transferred to the Italian
'front.', where he met his death.
The Hrabrich home is on the
Island of Veglia off the coast of
Croatia.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Watersmeet News.

Mrs. Steve McKinnon was Wake
field visitor Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. bellies returned home
from Saginaw, Mich, where Mr.. Del
lies was delegate for the Grange.
Pat Kelly was an Ironwood visitor
Wednesday.
B. Brownell went to Ashland to
meet his daughter Miss Myrlnia who
is coming home from school to spend
the holidays.
Miss Flora Vantwcod returned home
from Oshkosh Thursday to spend the
holidays with her parents.
Miss Helen Kelly returned home
from Green Bay to spend the holidays
with her parents.
John Wenz is home from Prentice,
Wis, to spend the holidays.
Miss Bessie Macdonald of Evelth,
Mimi, is spending the holidays with
her parents.
Miss Des Roches has left to spend
the holidays with her parents in Dol
lard Bay, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. R. Shier are at
Iron River.
Miss Cora Brownell left Friday TO
spend the holidays with relatives at
Shawano, Wis.
Miss May Maher returned home
from Oshkosh, Thursday to spend the
holidays with her parents.
Line to spend Christmas.
j. Walliser of Rockford, H., was
here on business Friday.
Henry Krohn returned home from
Oshkosh Friday.
|. w. Browning left for his home in
Iron Mountain, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Nugent went to
Ironwood Friday to spend Christmas
Miss Carrie Smith and Mrs. Hays
ward of Rummeles spent Sunday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Moscrip and
family of Amigo spent Christmas
with Mrs. Marksman.
Mr. and Mrs c. A. Apker and fam
lily are visiting their daughters Mrs.
Geo. Miller and Mrs. A Moore.
The Athletic Club will give an en-
tertainment Friday night, to watch
the old year out and tie new year in.
Every body is cordially invited.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Clearwater Lake Events.

Mrs. j F. fitzpatrick and daughter
Lois of Owasa, Ia, are here visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Jonker and their
young son.
A party of young people left here
Thursday morning for the Wheeler
camp to have good time during the
Chris mas vacation.
Elder F. Stebbeds spent part of last
week at Wheeler's camp at Laona Jet.
Howard Moses moved to his camp
which is located between Three
Lakes and Hiles.
RE. Pfugradt of Hiles is here Wis
iting his sister.
Geo. E. Crawford, principal of the
Clearwater Lake school. and Mrs.
Hege, primary teacher, left for Bethel
Monday to attend teachers institute.
Catherine Whitney left for Tomah
last week to spend the Christmas va
cation.
The program given BY the little
folks at the public school Monday
afternoon was big success.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
REPORT SOIL SURVEYS
Washington Report Begin
ming to Tell Truth About
this Part of Wisconsin.

The government soil survey o.
the northeastern portion of Wis
consln is about to be published
Advance sheets show that this
survey will show much merit ir
the soil and give very encourag
ing reports of crop yields.
1t has been noticeable that
each portion of the upper coun-
try has been described with
more optimism than previous
ones-a fact that will be agree
able to those of Wisconsin who
have felt that the government
officials down at Washington
have been near sighted" as to
Wlsconsln's vast areas of un-
settled land. Had the presenta-
tons of the past been as cheerful
as those of recent date there
would have been no cause for
complaint. We are glad to have
just consideration, even though
it be late.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
At The Courthouse Tonight.

Music lovers are anticipating a
big treat at the courthouse to-
night when Waldemar Won Geltch
appears in recital with Mrs.
Waldemar Won Geltch, as the
hrst number of the lvceum course
secured for Eagle River this win
ter. Mr.. Won Geltch makes his
third appearance at Eagle River
this evening. His musical ability,
his wonderful technique and his
mastertul interpretations have
touched the emotions of his
audiences on every occasion and
1t IS with pleasure that his re-
turn has been assured. He is &C
comPanied on the piano by Mrs.
Won Geltch, who is no less an
artist on her chosen instrument.
Her accomplished rendition OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Charity Ball Friday.

Have you purchased your tick
ct for the charity ball yet? The
Eagle River Woman's Club is
making elaborate preparations
for a gala event. The hall has
been prettily decorated in green
and white and many tickets have
been sold presaging a large at
tendance. Proceeds will go to-
ward local charities. Help the
good cause along and be at
Kuehne's hall Friday night, Dec
31st, to dance the old ear out
and the new year in.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
For Which We Thank You.

l.. M. Grover writing from
Mommence, H., says, Your
holiday number in its fine Yule-
tide suit duly received and much
admired. 1t certainly was very
neat. One of my people said, 1t
shows Eagle River people can do
something if they will only try. -
The Cranlon Republican says,
That good printer Menefee, OF
Eagle River, issued a holiday
number of his Villas County News
this week that was good to look
at" Thanks. We appreciate it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Trippe Going to Front.

Leonard Trippe, former lad
ofEagle River, will leave shortly
for the front, according to a let
ter recently received by Harry
Frank Jr. Trippe at present is
in Winnipeg, Canada, serving as
private secretary to the lieuten-
ant-colonel of the 53rd battalion,
The 53rd leaves for the front at
an early date. Trippe attended
the Eagle River high school and
graduated in 1911! Since then
he has spent most of his time in
Canada.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Enforce Indian Treaty.

The enforcement of the treaty
with Wisconsin Indians which
prohibits a saloon within 70
miles of a reservation was asked
in a resolution presented to the
Wisconsin State Grange conven-
ton which opened December 18th:
The Wisconsin counties affected
are Oneida, Washburn, Bayfield,,
Shawano, as we'll as several ad-
Joining counties which come
within the % mile limit.-Saw-
yer County Record.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Now in Office.

DR.. Joe E. Frankel wishes to
inform the public that he has re-
turned to Eagle River and from
now on will be in his dental par
lors in the Lawler building at
his usual office hours.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Home From War Zone.

Miss Rose We'll, who for the
past six months has been one OF
the nurses with the American
Red Cross unit somewheres IN
France, arrived home Christ
mas day. Her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. August We'll went as far as
MonicO to meet her.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29

difficult compositions is highly
effective. Miss Gertrude Mossler
presenting literary MASTERPIECES
IS a reader who has endeared
herself to all here. Season tickets
Tor the course are 500. Single
admission for tonight's recital is
so cents.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Sleighride Sunday Afternoon.

Two sleighloads of young
people drove out to Lake Aidenn
Sunday afternoon to the cabin Of
Mrs. AL Bradford and enjoyed a
few social hours. Miss Erma
Buck of Chicago was the guest
of honor. Refreshments were
served.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Another Herd of Elk.

It is reported that another
herd of elk will soon be shipped
from Montana to the state game
preserve at Trout Lake. Sever
al mouths ago {, herd of thirty
was shipped to the preserve but
all except two died of disease.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
La Grippe Is Prevalent.

The epidemic going the rounds
of the country has paid Eagle
River its annual visit; quite a
few cases of grippe are reported
about town.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
HOLIDAYS At Home.

Harry Frank Jr. OF Montreal,
Canada passed through here
Thursday on his way to Lac
Vieux Desert to spend the holt
DAYS at home. Harry holds a re-
sponsible position with the Ford
people in Montreal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
New Parcel Delivery.

Raw Denoyer established a par
eel delivery last week for the ac-
commodation of shoppers and
those who have other baggage
to be transported.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Successful Operation.

Mrs. Walter Shattuck and
daughter Miss Doris returned
from Rochester, MINI, Friday,
Miss Shattuck recently under
went successful operation tor
appendicitis at the Mayo Bros.
hospital.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
DIR. FrankeI and Bride Return.

DR.. and Mrs. ]. E. Frankel re-
turned Monday from their honey
moon trip to Chicago and St.
Louis. The young couple were
wed at the brides home in Mil
waukee Dec. 18th. They will re-
side at the M. Frankel dwelling.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29

ing the following teachers left for
their homes and other places
where they will visit: Prin. R. 7.
Nc Mahon, Maiden Rock; Miss
lnez Cutland, Wilton; Miss Freda
Frankel, Milwaukee; Miss Rose
Johns, Omro
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Issue Marriage License.

County Clerk Bradford this
week issued marriage license
to Miss Jessie Cheever and Ralph
6. Carley, both of Eagle River.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
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BIRTHS

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. F. H.
Dobbs, OF Conover, Monday, Dec,
ga daughter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
BANK ELECTS OFFICERS
Board of Directors in Meet
ing Wednesday Evening
Lay Plans for New Institu-

ton.
Directors of the Farmers and
Merchants bank met in the Law
Ter building Wednesday evening
and elected the following off
GERS:
Pres.-Finn Lawler.
Vice-Pres.-N. M. Emmons.
Cashier-W. c. Arnold.
Asst Cashier-F. Beman.
The Lawler building which
will house the new bank until q
bank building is erected next
summer, is being renovated and
fitted with suitable furniture tor
carrying on its business. Ac-
cording to the present outlook
the new institution will begin
opera ton the latter part of Jan
uary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
TAXATION RATE FIXED
Town Treasurers Give Out
Rates for Their Towns
New Town of Lincoln I'm
der Heavy Burden.

With the advent Of the new
year and the town treasurers
bpsv on the tax rolls the tax
oayers begin to wonder what
their burden will be this year.
Below are published the rates
oven out by a few of the towns;
fde other towns rates will be is
sued later;
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29
Teachers Depart.

School closed Wednesday for a
ten-dav recess. Thursday morn
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-12-29

he ways of official figures the
above rates can be explained in
terms OF dollars and cents by re-
moving the decimal point two
places to the right. Thus, TAX
ng Washington as an example,
for every 500 worth>of assessed
valuation a tax of $500 is lev
led.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26
SOME GOOD POULTRY FACTS
Early Hstched PuiIets Produce Eggs
In Fall and Early WIrter-Best
Time for Hatchinp.

Pullets must be well matured be
fore they will lay many eggs.
Pulle.s that start 20 lay in the fall
before cold weather sets In will. as a
rule, lay all winter.
II is the early hstched pullets that
produce eggs In the fall and early
winter, when prices are high.
February, March and April are the
months to do your Matching in order
to secure early hatched pullets.
Yearling and two-year-old hens do
not lay many eggs in the fall, as they
are molting at that time, and the
feed they consume goes not only 10
keep up the energy and life OF the
birds but also 20 put on or grow a
new coet of feathers.
In properly matured pullets all sur
plus energy beyond that needed to
meet the requirements OF the body In
available for the production OF eggs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26
WHY NOT CAPONIzE TURKEY7
Improvement In Quality and Increase
In Size Would Make Industry
Moro Profitable.

There is every reason TO believe
that caponizing other poultry would
prove as advantageous as IL does with
chicken cocks.
The turkey cock. particularly. would
be n good subject to operate on, and
II the Increase I'm size and quality
should prove AZ great as In the capon-
lied cockerel ! am sure that II would
make turkey growing vastly more
profitable than IL IL under normal
circumstances, says a Missouri writer
I'm Farm Progress.
SO far as ! know. no such practice
has been set up I'm this country or
elsewhere, but II tho emasculating
makes "A 80 much finer bird than the
ordinary cockerel, II seems to me that
the Improvement I'm quality and I'm
crease I'm size would surely be as great
relatively In tho turkey males.
am presuming that tho operation
would BIO as simple in a turkey cock
as In the chicken. or course, there is
no reason 20 believe that tho turkey
caponized would be affected In any
wise differently from the chicken
cock.
I am quito sure that anyone who
will caponize some early-hatched tur-
key cocks this summer and market
them az capons next fall will fnd IL
a paying operation.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26

During warm weather always pro-
vide ample shade. Any shed will do
for old ducks II II In dry. l always
supply plenty OF bedding. such an
straw. For nests | place tenfoot
boards about foot from tho wall
and leave openings at each end so
the ducks will not pile UP and break
the eggs. This space is partly filled
with straw In which tho ducks bury
their eggs.
When | have more than ono flock
! mate the birds about January. just
as | plan TO keep them: that In, 7
make no changes after once having
mated the nocks II this is not done
early. any attempt 10 break up flock
into smaller ones may result unfavor-
ably and any other attempt To unite
smaller Hocks In likely TO be Just as
undesirable. because each set will sep-
arate az soon as they are not watched.
IL is therefore highly important Ia
form the flocks by New Years time
always keep plenty OF oyster shell
In the laying quarters From July 1
TO January 1 ducks need scarcely any
food II they have access to good
pond. Az ducks are usually shy, es-
pecially at night. they should have n
shed we'll protected from any possil
BILE night movements on tho part OF
men and animals If not 80 provided
they VIII be excited all night and
keep the whole ncighborhood awake.
Always during the laying season I
keep my ducks shut up until at least
seven o'clock 80 the eggs will not be
dropped outside OF the house.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26
Worth, the Dressmaker.

The noted Partisan dressmaker,
Worth, owed his early success TO the
patronage OF that famous parsonage
OF the third empire. Princess Pauline
de Metternlch, the wife OF the Aust1-
an ambassador 20 France. BY her wit
and numerous vagaries OF dress and
manner she created a sensation at the
court OF Napoleon III and Eugenie.
Therefore It was easy for Worth 10
become the most sought OF the worlds
dresmakers when the princess APP
proved his styles. Charles Worth,
while 70 long the creator OF French
fashion. was an Englishman. born In
Bourne, England. in 1925, and died In
Paris IN 1Sg5.-Baltimore Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26
BIG ADVANTAGE IN POULTRY
Soon After Matching There Are Many
coekerels Ready for Market and
Pullets Begin 10 Lay.

One OF the advantages in poultry
production Ia that returns come
quickly. With the exception OF straw
berries, there is practically no line or
small fruit on which you can begin 60
realize inside OF three years. A milch
COW does not approach her full power
OF production short OF three years; ap
pie trees do not begin 10 bear freely
short OF seven OF eight years. How is
II with hens? Three weeks from the
setting OF hen you have n batch OF
chickens; four or FIVE months after
Matching you have a lot OF cockerels
for market and In from five TO FIVE and
one-half months the pullets begin to
lay.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26
WAY OF FATTENING TURKEYS
Feeding Green Corn 10 Bad Practice
Always Have Grit and Charcoal
Near Feed Trouohs.
(By MRS. EMMA STACEY

At the price per pound given for
turkeys these last years II pays to
feed them TO good weight, as a couple
OF pounds more on the weight counts.
but four or more pounds pays well.
put in new blood at good prices each
year and make special prices by sales
OF breeders each year.
After have called In my orders
for breeding stock from the farmers
about me ! go over my fiocks and
make selections OF my best hens and
gobblers. after which these are marked
and as far az Is possible kept apart
from the main flock
After losing several OF my best
turkeys one year from feeding green
corn shut of on that given raw, al
though / used II In plenty when
cooked. I do not begin feeding until
pretty well along in October and then
each morning new corn. shelled or
sometimes cut In small pieces, is
placed In a large outdoor kettle and
boiled for several hours. by night
this has cooled and Is ready for their
Buppers. have never known cooked
corn TO hurt them.
For morning they get a ration OF
ground oats, boiled vegetables, corn
meal mixed with either milk or water.
Always they have grit and charcoal
near by their feed troughs. At noon
they get old corn. sometimes wheat,
with an occasional feed OF suet.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26
Carbon From Gas.

Engineers have long been trying 10
discover an economical way OF produc-
ing carbon from natural gas Under
the methods now in use there IL such
an enormous waste OF gas that the
process is too expensive. Harry Bea.
com OF Wilsonburg, Harrison County.
W. Va. has been studying thiJ matter
scientifically and experimeDtally for
many wears. and 1Ow he announces
that he has found a method whereby
he produces a black without any ash
and FAR. superior to that made under.
the older processes. and whereby the.
waste of gas is almost entirely elimi'
mated.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26

easily disturbed temper which had
given edge 10 his invective when he
stood as pleader in the very court
where he now presided as Judge. But
away from the bench, once quit OF the
courthouse and the town, the man who
attempted TO accost him on his way TO
his carriage or sought TO waylay him
at his own gate had need OF all his
courage to sustain the rebuff his pre-
sumption incurred.
The son, man OF great ability who
was making his way as journalist in
another city, had no explanation 10
give OF his fathers peculiarities.
Though he never came to Shelby-the
rupture between the two. II rupture
1t were. seeming to be complete
there were many who had visited him
in his own place OF business and put
such questions concerning the Judge
and his eccentric manner OF living as
must have provoked response had the
young man had any response TO give.
But he appeared TO have none. Either
he was as ignorant as themselves OF
the causes which had led TO his ia
theirs habit OF extreme isolation, or
| he showed powers OF Discrimination
hardly in accordance with the other
traits OF his admirable character.
All OF which closed inquiry in tfrs
direction. but left the NAV OF curl.
osity unsatisfied.
And unsatisfied II had remained up
to this hour. when through accident
or was II treachery-the barrier 70
knowledge was down and the question
OF years seemed at last upon the point
OF being answered.
Meantime fussy, talkativc man was
endeavoring TO impress the rapidly col.
lecting crowd with the advisability OF
their entering all together and ap,
preaching the Judge in a body.
I'VE can say that we felt II to be
our dooty to follow this woman in, u
he argued. Didn't you say she had q
child with her. Miss Weeks?"
"Yes, and"
Tell us the whole story, Miss Weeks
Some OF us haven't heard II. Then il
it seems our duty as his neighbors and
we'll wiehers to go in. well just go in .
The little woman towards whom this
appeal was directed Immediately be
gan her ingenious tale. She was sit
ting in her front window sewing. Ev
erybody knew that this window faced
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26

have kept Mammoth Pekin ducks
with considerable pleasure and profit
during the past ten or fifteen years.
My method is TO keep tho birds out OF
the chicken yard so as TO prevent the
soiling OF the water which the chick
ems have TO drink, writes ID. G.. O.
Wells OF Fayette county, Illinois. I'm
Orange Judd Farmer. A twofoot wire
fence has proved satisfactory. or
course, the chickens can fly over this,
but the ducks cannot In eight weeks
from Matching l can make young
ducks weigh four pounds each. and by
June at this weight can usually get
twenty TO twenty-five cents pound
In Chicago. During the past years the
demand has been increasing annually
There is no trouble about rearing
ducks. The brooding time Is only
about half as long as that for chick
ems and the ducklings do not need
nearly as much heat I'm the brooders
Ducklings should always have n bulky
each OF bran and beef meal to two
parts OF corn meal The beef meal
must never be omitted as II is essen
tial TO make the ducklings thrive and
grow large. To the mixture add
about five per cent OF sand 80 as TO
supply grit always have an avail
able supply OF clean water for the
ducklings TO drink, but not enough
for them TO paddle In. They cannot
do more than get their bills wet It
is necessary that they should do this
so as to prevent clogging OF the nos
trils with food.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-03-26
Whale Souqht Liberty.

Thrills are by no means out OF date
in the New Zealand OF today, and n
few weeks back the workers In a
sawmill at Whangaparapara were Civ
en- an exhibition OF the vigor that lies
In a thwarted whale. One OF these
monsters OF the deep, many OF whom
are seen about the coasts OF the Do
minlon, where whaling was once .
very profitable industry. recently
found its way up one OF the small
harbors. and finally got inside the
booms where the logs are kept for
the saw mills. II seemed happy
enough there for while, till II sud
denly discovered itself in enclosed
water, and then the fight began. II
lashed round and round In blind fury,
sending huge bauri logs tumbling
about like walking sticks, and then
cleared a passage and made OF full
speed ahead for the open sea. Unfor-
tunately for itself. It drove head on
against a pile, and the blow stunned
It so that II was stranded on the
beach.