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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10
MAY RAISE RATES
CITY APPLIES TO COMMISSION
FOR AUTHORITY TO IN
CREASE WATER RENT
PLANT NOW OPERATES AT A LOSS
Hearing on This Application Will Be
Held Before Railroad Commission
at Madison Dec. %

The city of Ladysmith, having
found after approximately months
trial that it's existing water rates
were not high enough to pay the
cost of running the municipal water
plant, has made application to the
state railroad commission for author
ity to increase the rates charged and
this application will come up before
the commission for a hearing at Mad
is0n on the 28th of this month. Al
interested parties are requested to
be present and present such argu-
ments and evidence as they may
now deem proper.
Rates Now in Effect
The rates now in effect are as
follows:
Hydrant rental: 40 hydrants, each
$500 per year.
Meter Rates:
Minimum quarterly charge, $l25.
First 10000 gallons or less per 3
months, 25 cents per 1000 gallons.
Next $4,000 gallons or less per 3
months, 1919 cents per 1000 gallons.
Next 100000 gallons or less per 3
months, 6A cents per 1000 gallons.
Over 10000 gallons per 8 months,
cents per 1000 gallons.
A penalty Of 10 per cent will posi-
lively be charged on all payments
not received before u o'clock noon
10 days from date.
A uniform charge of $500 made
each consumer for tapping the mains
and putting in corporation cock ser
vice pipe curb cock and box Dig
ging and back filling to be done by
the city up to the property line.
Meters are furnished and installed
by the city.
New Schedule
Application is made for authority
to increase the water rates in Lady
smith as per the following schedule:
Hydrant rental: 40 hydrants each,
$4,000 per year.
Meter Rates:
Minimum quarterly charge $125.
Users from:
100 to 300 gallons per day per 1000
gallons, 80 cents.
300 to 1000 gallons per day per
1000 gallons, 25 cents.
1000 to 5000 gallons per day per
1000 gallons, 20 cents.
5000 to $4,000 gallons per day per
1000 gallons, Is cents.
$4,000 to 10000 gallons per day per
1000 gallons, 10 cents.
10000 to 10000 gallons per day per
1000 gallons cents.
Other conditions or rules same as
heretofore.
A net operating deficit of $1,86964
was shown in the report made, as
required by law, to the Railroad
Commission for the year ending
June 80, 1915.
Under the meter rates in effect
since July 1 of the present year, the
deficit will be about the same as it
was last year. The consumption of
water by the city has dropped over
half since g, the installation of the
meters. Last April Ladysmith used
an average of $4,000 gallons of wa
ter daily, while for the month of Oc-
tober the average consumption was
44,7O0 gallons and in November A.
800. However, the city is still pay
ing the same amount for electric
power for operating the pump, as it
did before the decrease-$100 per
month.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

At an election held Dec. 3, the
o. E. S. elected the following Off
GERS:
w. M.-Erma Manley.
w. Pc. w. Hill
AssO. M.-Blanche Landmark.
Secretary-Ella Fillmore.
Treasurer-A. N Andersen.
COnductress-Clara Pagel
Asso. Cond.-Lida March.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10
RECEIVES NICE ORDER

E. M. Worden has received an or
der for 5000 of his patented com
bination auto pliers from an eastern
firm which speaks we'll for the prac-
ticability Of the implement
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10
REV. SANDERS RESIGNS

Rev. G. H. Sanders, who has been
pastor of the local Congregational
church the past years, has ten
dered his resignation to the board
of trustees. He will occupy the pull
pit, however, until further notice.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10
AMOUNT OF SCHOOL TAX

The amount of school tax assessed
against IT Dist No. /, Ladysmith
$19,27500. The citys share of same
is $1S,S29.77.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10

ton of the criminal coincided with
that of his guest.
The girl is in a serious condition
from her experience and her walk
through the woods.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10

We have received a carload of
good sound horses which we offer for
sale. Call and look them over
French & KiIgOre.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10
LOCAL FRATERNAL ORDERS Sc
LECT OFFICERS FOR COM
ING YEAR
MASONIC ELECTION ON DEC. Il
Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity
Will Hold Their Election Next
Tuesday Evening
|, 0. o. F.

Election of officers held Thursday
night:
Noble Grand-S. D. Speidel
Vice Grand-Art Winnige
Secretary-I. S. Jordan.
Treasurer-S. L. CHECKER.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10
BEAVER ELECTION TUESDAY

The local colony of the Beavers
Reserve Fund Fraternity will hold
it's annual election next Tuesday
evening and a big time" is
planned. There is a class to ini-
tiate and refreshments will be served
after the business of the meeting is
finished
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-12-10

The fraternal order of Masons will
hold an election of officers at their
next meeting on the evening of
Tuesday, Dec. q.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20
0|son-Scott NuutiaI.

Ernest Olson and Miss Catherine
Scott were united by marriage at
the Catholic church last Thursday
afternoon. The nupt1al services
were conduc ted by Rev. Father ST.
mon Lampe, OF Cloquet.
Both bride and groom are we'll
known throughout the county.
Miss Scott is a daughter of A. j.
Scott of this village and has lived
here all her life, having large cir
Gle of friends IN this county. Mr..
Olson has resided here the past
twelve years and is we'll and favor
ably known to everyone. Mr.. o.
son is building very cozy looking
cottage on Madison street where
they will make their home.
We join with their many friends
in Wishing them long and happy
married life.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20

At it's last meeting Al A ~ ub made
arrangements to order disns-,, napkins,
etc., and the "heads" OF families volun-
teered to donate sufficient number of
lapboards for use IN serving the Club
lunches. Clyde Roberts and Rube
Smith we're made committee to ar
range for SOCIAL" to be held in the
near future to raise funds for the benefit
Of the Clud.
The Brentwood school organized a
Reservation Boys and Girls County
Contest Club on the 18th inst, to con.
sist Of the nine boys and girls who plan
on taking part in the county school con-
test work next fall. The officers elected
are: Peter A. Peterson, president; Elsa
E. Netterlund, vice president: Ruby NJ.
Woodard, secretary; and g. }. Linnell,
treasurer. The members are specially
interested in the needlework. birdhonse
woodworking, and potato raising con-
tests
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20
Grand Portage.

Mr.. Tom Dushane was IN town Friday.
Mr.. Jim Geesic of Lutsen, is a guest
of Postmaster Louis.
Miss Mary Ann Beargrease called at
the agency on Sunday.
Mr.. Jim Morrison Jr., of Grand Ma
rails wal. "a caller at the Agency on Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Josett Maymausbkowaush is Wis.
iting her neice Katie LeSage of Reser-
walton Bay.
Mr.. Joe Beargrease of Grand Marais,
did several days work around the agen-
cy the last of the week.
About 20 "lumberjacks" came down
from the Pigeon River on Sunday to
take the boat. They report no water
supply for the drive work.
Mr. and Mrs. Nejhodain Longbody
have moved to this place to settle on
their allotted land which joins his bro
ther Joseph Longbody's allotment.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20
EDWIN CHRISTENSEN WINS
Essay on Live Stock is Awarded
TriD to State Eair.

The contest TO select a boy to re-
present Cook County at the Fourth
Annual Minnesota State Fair Farm
Boys Camp closed on May LIST.
The conditions of the contest
we're that each contestant should
Iwrlte an essay of from 400 to 700
words on one of the following sub
jects: Live Stock, Corn, Glover,
Alfalfa.
+. The following named submitted
essays: Edwin Christlanson, How
land; Alfred Rlndah], Henry Rim
dahl, and Arnold Nelson, Maple
Hill; Johannes Toftey, Tofte.
In accordance with the conditions
governing the contest, Edwin Christ
ianson is awarded first place for his
essay on "Live Stock, Alfred Rim
dahl, first alternate, and Henry Rim
dahl. second alternate. Should the
WINNER Of the first place be unable
TO attend the encampment, the al
ternates takes his place in the order
named.
The essays submitted are of such
excellence as to do great credit to
the observation and reading of the
contestants. All the essays will be
published in the "News.Herald".
In next issue will appear those writ
ten by Edwin Chrlstianson and AL
fred Rindahl.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20
Reservation News.

Earl Roberts trapped wolf on Friday
near bis place. :
Simon Erickson captured a wolf on
the Angler place, near the Brule/ a short
time ago.
Director Smith attended the school
board meeting at Chicago Bny last Sat-
urday afternoon.
G: W. P. Albernethy, Owatonna,
Minn., desires information regarding
land for home in Eastern Cook county.
Ruby Woodard visited at Moose VAL
Icy, Chicago Bay and in the Flutereed
Valley on Saturday last, returning home
on Monday.
HiImar Nelson made trip to Chicago
Bay the first Of the week returning on
Tuesday with a "bushel" of mail, and
other supplies.
Gordon Finley, B. T. Olson, L. H.
Smith left on the Sundays trip of the
America for Port Arthur, to engage in
the government survey alope the boun-
Diary.
George Zimmerman has started to
open up farm near camp 2, and is bus
lly engaged with the aid of A. S. Carl
son and team in getting ready for plant
ing.
A party OF four came down from Du-
luth on Sundays boat for few days
oamp-life at Trout lake. Rube Smith
met them at Headquarters and plotted
them out.
John s. Cakes and Nick Drew came
down from Duluth on Wednesday and
camped at Reservation lake over Sun
day on fishing trip. returning on the
Thursday boat.
Rachel A. Linnell, II years OF age, is
rejoicing over two families OF young
chickens that have recently arrived in
her poultry yard, 10 barred Plymouth
Rocks, and the other a lot of s. @.
Brown Leghorns.
Jerome Wilt trapped large timber
wolf near Swamp lake on Saturday. and
on Friday following walked to Grand
Marals to procure the bounty, travelling
over hundred miles in making the on
tire trip, and having number of tex
|psriences"~ more or less enjoyable On.
route.
The Birchwood Audubon Glass hold q
successful meeting Friday afternoon
each member present participating in
the bird program, relating something
about birds or other animal life that
had been personally observed. Elec-
tion of officers for the summer resulted:
Ruby M. Woodard, president; Theresa
A. Linnell, secretary; Peter A. Peterson,
treasurer; Elisa E. Netterlund and Frace
A. Linnell, monitors; and Chester J.
hlnnelI. vice PRESIDENT. A class song,
"Be Kind to Dumb Animals" sung to
the tune of 'Home, Sweet Home" was
adopted. Several new members were
reported.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20
4 Great Dav

:: Monday, tho 2lst day OF June,
promises to be a memorable day in
the annals of Cook County. For
one thing, court convenes on that
day, and that will bring many citi-
zens to Grand Marais. Also the
second meeting of the new county.
Fair Board will occur. But. the
meeting that should, and doubtless
will, be of supreme interest to the
whole North Shore, is the meeting
for the purpose of organizing the
North Shore marketing association,
by whatever name it may be known.
The organization will have power
enough to insure its members good
market for the 1915 potato crop of
the shore. The details, as to name,
methods and the general purposes
can be worked out by the meeting
next month. Names enough will
no doubt be suggested, and from
the list we shall select one that
meets the approval of the majority.
My individual choice would still be
"North Shore Fruit Growers Asso.
ciation." My reasons are that it
keeps the idea of a good fruit grow
ing country in the fore front as
most valuable advertising asset for
the country, always assuming that
we can deliver the goods to back up
the promise hold out. We can sure
ly do that, as far as berries and small
fruits are concerned. For my part,
I believe Cook county will grow
protfiably, every small fruit and tree
fruit grown in the northern states or
Canada. This includes apples,
p'ums, cherries, pears, peaches, quin-
ces and grapes. For my part, 1
firmly expect these things TO come
to pass. A fruit country once pro-
fitably established and advertised,
becomes a country of high priced
land. The name need not describe
all our powers and purposes, nor
need it be long and unwelldly. In
established fruit belts, lands that are
suitable for growing orchards or
small fruits become extremely valu-
able. Our location with reference
to markets, and opr advantage in
the lateness of our season of market
ing, will be more fully appreciated
in the future. 1t may seem un.
reasonable to expect that our fruit
farms will be among the very high.
est price IN tho world, but that is
just what I do expect, though may
not live to see it.
ROBT. WALDRON.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20

Hartvick Sather returned Friday
from a weeks visit with relatives in
Duluth. '..,> .'>'
The Norwegian Ladies Aid will
meet with Mrs. Claus Hanson next
Thursday afternoon.
The Swedish Ladies Aid will
meet with Mrs. Ed. Nunstedt next
Wednesday afternoon, May 26.
Everybody welcome.
The remainder of the stock OF mill
linery at Mrs. Hussey's will be sold
the balance of the week at one.
fourth off. They will be shipped
back to Duluth Monday evening so
avail yourself of this opportunity
while it lasts.
H. F. Tanner, H. D. Thomas, NJ.
ii. O'Hara and two other men of
the Alger-Smitb Company arrived
on the America last night and left
this morning for ten days cruise
in the interior of the county.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20
Topics Of a Week

Spencer Ashford has installed an
up.to-date water heating plant in
his barber shop thi. week.
Toftey & Company carry full
line of automobile supplies, such as
tires, inner tubes, spark plugs. etc.
A. M. Anderson and John A.
Blackwell returned home from a
business trip to Duluth last Friday
evening.
For draying, livery or team work
call Sam Zimmerman, Jr. If not at
hyme leave orders at North Shore
Confectionery.
District Ranger Bayle launched
the patrol launch myrtle c." yes
terday and is fitting her up for tho
summer work.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Clawson
and F. Simcock of Minneapolis, ar
rived last evening and are register
ed at Hotel Paine.
See Ed. Nunstedt for building
material, such as windows, doors,
roofing, flooring, etc., he carries a
complete line in stock.
Mrs. Chas. Pero, Josephine Zim-
norman and Matilda Drouillard left
last night for Grand Portage where
they will visit friends.
w. H. Yawkey, J. B. Arnold and
w. J. Schulze returned Monday
from weeks outing at the Yawkey
hunting lodge at Greenwood lake.
Nelson Nagahnub and Mary Flat
Of Grand Portage were married at
the Catholic church last Thursday
afternoon. Rev. Father Simon of
Cloquet, tied the nuptial knot.
l.. +. Morris, who recently arriv-
cd here from Brooks, Iowa, has pur.
chased the Charles Peterson home
stead in the town of Colvill and will
move onto it and start farming at
once.
W. L. Mackay, G.. H. Carson
and VIM. Drew, of Duluth, and Ed.
Toftey of this village spent a few
days fishing at Klmball lake the
first of the week. They report a
good catch.
N. A. Peterson of Owatonna,
Minn., was here last week in the in
forest of the Clinton Falls Nursery
20. Mr.. Peterson has some land on
Good Harbor Hill and intends to
move onto 1t in the near future.
A "whist" party was given 10y
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Helmerson OF
Good Harbor Hill last Saturday
evening. Nearly all the male popu-
lation of the settlement was present
and most enjoyable time is report.
ed.
The Farmers Club of Colvill, will
hold their next meeting next Sun
day afternoon, May 24tl, at the east
side school house, instead of Sunday
May 30. as announced last week.
Lunch and ice-cream will be served
and general good time is promised
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20

IT your artificial plate Is broker
matt it to mo At Coffeyville, Kansas.
] will be In my office In tho cabin
a. usual In July ard August.
DR.. +. M. Robertson.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20

FOR SALE Motor Cycle-Har-
ley Davidson 8 H. p. Two speed
cost new $325.O will sell tor $500.
cash or 500 down and balance in
ninety days. Reason for selling,
leaving town.
A. HAGEN,
Wireless.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-20
4 Clever Amateui: Performance.

BY oversight, seemingly inexcu-
sable, and which we regret, the
Herald last week omitted mention
of the very creditadle amateur per-
formanoe gwen at the high school
auditorium on Friday evening. May
9TH. Because we consider it an
event that deserves place in the
record of current local doings we
make amends for our remissness by
giving this belated notice of the
same.
The play, entitled "Captured" de-
picted the trials. Of an old maid in
search of husband and the result
ant tribulat,ons of other people. 1t
was we'll done-as an amateur per-
formance it was exceptionally we'll
rendered. The story of the anxious
old maid and her pestered relations
and friends was told in this play, as
rendered that evening, with natur-
alness and truth to life that deli ght-
cd the large audience that witness
sed it. And the audience was duly
appreciat,ve throughout.
AS specialties, there was step
dancing by little Juneita Murphy,
the hit of the evening, and a vocal
solo by John A. Blackwell, of which
latter the audience showed its appre-
citation by strenuous effort for an
encore, but which, however. failed.
The music, furnished by the Ma
pie Hill orchestra, was ON a par
with the general excellence Of the
performance and added much to the
enjoyment of the affair.
There is talk of the play being
repeated at other places in the coun-
ty, and those who may witness it
can safely be promised very plea
SAINT evening.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-10
Tho Land of Corn and Cotton.
From the New York World.

The land of corn and cotton.
Electric power lines sitting across lots
hundreds of miles, scores of big factories,
new trolley lines. mark the way to At
lanta. Between stations the old field life
You to sad thoughts OF cotton.
Bales stand in the rain at stations.
There is not storage for the crop.
Where you look on the first page of
the World for the weather report, the
Charlotte Observer carries Yesterdays
cotton quotation.
White flutters from the stalks where
cotton was carelessly picked owing to the
low price.
Colored "mamlnies' boil water in big
kettles III OF doors and hang the wash
ing to dry on cotton stalks.
Dining cars are dry" from New York
to New Orleans. Drought has hit North
Carolina hard: is due in Alabama June 50.
A paint would starve in the
negro settlements.
Erosion of land that should never have
been cleared works havoc. The rivers
run red to the sea with the blood of the
soil. Careful planters terrace their cot
ton fields with balks of sod to prevent
Outlying.
You know where you are when q big
electric sign at one station avs Sails
bury Is The Place"
Bungalows distigure also the southern
towns. Old houses with chimneys at
the ends had the dignity OF simplicity.
They would be cheaper per cubic foot,
counting repairs, but none are built.
When the big peach orchards begin you
know you are In Georgia.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-10
"INSIDIOUS WILES OF
FOREIGN
urrom washington's Farewell Address.

IICu dSHunSlC4 EdIeWSn AuGuSSS'
so, likewise, a passionate attachment OF one nation tor
another produces a variety Of evils. Sympathy for the ia
vorlte nation, facilitating the illusion of an imaginary com
mon interest IN cases where no real common interest exists,
and lnfuslng into one the enmities of the other, betrays the
former INTO a participation in the quarrels and wars OF the
latter without adequate inducement of Justification.
lit also leads to concessions to the favorite nation of
privileges denied to others, which is apt doubly to injure
the nation making the concessions by unnecessarily parting
with what ought to have been retained, and by exciting Jeal-
ousy, I'LL will and a disposition to retalate in the parties from
whom equal privileges are withheld; and it gives to ambl-
tions, corrupted or deuded citizens (who devote themselves
to the favorite nation) facility to betray or sacrifice the in
terests of THEN own country without odium, sometimes even
sense of obligation, a commendable Difference for public
opinion or a laudable zeal for public good the base or foolish
conpllances OF ambition, corruption or infatuation.
AS avenues to foreign influence in innumerable ways,
such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly en-
%lightened and Independent patriot. How many opportunities
do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice
the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to Influence
or awe the public councils! Such an attachment of a small or
weak toward a great and powerful nation dooms the former
to be the satellite of the latter.
against the insidious wiles of foreign influences q con-
jure you to believe me, fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free
people ought to be constantly awake, since history and ex-
full foes Of republican government. But that jealousy, to be
useful, must be impartial, else it becomes the instrument of
the very influence to be avoided, instead of a defense against
it. Excessive Partially for one foreign nation and excessive
dislike of another cause those whom they actuate to see dan
ger only OH one side, and serve to veil and even second the
arts of influences on the other. Real patriots who may resist
the intrigues of the favorite are liable to become SUSPECTED
and odious, while it's tools and dupes usurp the applause and
confidence of the people to surrender their interests
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-03-10
Worker and loafer.
From the Breedor.s Gazetts.

From the Breeders Gazetts.
one day VIC happened along where there
was a road working bee. N%eighbors had
turned out to improve the highway and
to make safe some dangerous stretches
OF a much travelled road. Among the
workers one was especially notable for
his energy and enthusiasm. He worked
as though he enjoyed it: his heart was
In the endeavor and he shoveled earth,
rolled rocks and laid on gravel with cheer
full enthusiasm.
Another man was a laggard, who sat
often watching the workers.. Offering
them advice more in raillery than i'm a
spirit of desire to aid. Here is what we
were told:
See that man who works so hard? He
does not need to work. He started 80
years < with his two hands. his head.
an old gray mare and 70 acres of poor
land: Today he owns umbers of farms,
besides interest in all sorts of enterprises.
He is a good citizen, always public spirited
and ready to help. That fellow sitting
on the fence" Well. he has never yet
been on the township as a public burden,
but that Is the best I can say for him.
Work and he fell out many a long day
ago"
1t is not so very hard to guess which
or these two men spent hat day tho
happier hours. who spends year after
year the happier hours. Work buildy
men as we'll as fortunes.