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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05

LAST THURSDAY a hurricane swept
over the south, killing many people
and destroying Sl,500,OOO worth of
property. The most of this damage
was in New Orleans.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05

THE Chicago banks have refused to
aid in the big foreign loan to the AL
lies.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05
WAUSAU MARKET.

The following are the current retail
prices of the various articles of pro-
duce as reported for the PILOT on
Oct. ), 1915:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05
LIvELIEST OF SERIALS.

1.-THE Thousandth Woman" by En-
nest W. Hornung, author of RAJ
fies," THE Amateur Craftsman, j"
and other famous works of fiction, is
the next serial story TO appear in
The PILor. This story is master
piece from masters pen. You will
lind it compact. vigorous and rapid in
action-in short. story that you viii
thoroughly enjoy reading The first
installment OF THE Thousandth
Woman" will be printed in the Pilot
commencing Oct Is. Be sure and
read il.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05

At meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Baptist church in the
church parlorS tomorrow afternoon
the election of officers will be held
The annual church supper will be
given tomorrow night
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05
Frank o 'connor ForU.S S. Marshal

Published weekly and entered at the Post
4 Ofice at Wausau as second class matter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05

The city council meets this Tues
day evening.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-10-05

Mrs. Albert Damro left SUNDAY
noon Tor Merrill where she will spend
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

For educational motion picture
shows and demonstrations where cleo
tricity Is not available the Louisiana
State university has equipped an auto
mobile with q generator.
Pittsburgh manufacturers have dis
covered that pigments for coloring
paints a be obtained from the liquids
that are used for finishing tin plates
and galvanized wire, heretofore thrown
away after use.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09
STRIKING POINTS IN PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE

The department Of war eontemplates an Increase Of the standing
force Of the regular army from It's present strength Of 5o23 officers
and to29s5 enlisted men to z,136 officers and 1347o7 enlisted men. and
suppIementfng the army by a force Of 100000 disciplined citizens.
II will be to the advantage Of the country for the congress to adopt
a comprehensive plan for putting the navy upon a final footing of
strength and efficiency.
The gravest threats against our national peace and safety have
been uttered within our own borders.
It is necessary for many weishty reasons of national efficiency and
development that we should have a great merchant marine.
II seems to me a clear dictate of prudent craftsmanship and frank
finance that In what We are now to undertake we should pay is W go.
We should be following an almost universal example of modern gov
eminent If we were to draw the greater part o even the whole of the
revenues we need from the income taxes.
We have been put to the test in the case of Mexico and we have
stood the test. Whether we have benefited Mexico by the course we
have pursued remains to be seen. Our concern for the Independence
and prosperity Of the states Of Central and South America is not
altered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09
Action Of Meteors-

Writing in Nature Of the last display
Of Perseids. as observed in England,
Mr.. Dennings, the ~well-known author
ity on meteors, states that these bod
les exhibited a distinct difference in
velocity. apart from what might be In
duced by differences in position and
distance, Two meteors appearing In
very nearly the same region gave In
several instances an apparent speed
essentially dissimilar, though presum-
ably at the same height or very near.
" So"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09
R o / THE WORLD

In only fourteen Chinese cities are
there telephone systems Of apprecia-
BILE size.
Cars Of a new type, with a capacity
Of 70 tons, are being placed in service
by the Pennsylvania for hauling pipe
Of the National Tube company, 10000
pounds having recently been shipped
on these for export, consigned to the
United States Steel Products company
for the OIL Well Supply company.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

A new electrical process makes char.
coal from sawdust waste.
The salaries Of college teachers
with rank Of professor range in this
country from $3.50 to 1880 a year.
st. Louis business men are sitting
down hard on the practice Of custom
ers returning goods. Only a restrict.
ed number Of articles may be returned
within SO hours in an unchanged con.
dillon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09
WORTH KNOWING

That lightning flashes appear to zig
rag Is an optical Illusion according to
q German scientist, who contends that
the effect is due to the eyes twitching
when flashes occur.
French hospital attendants have u
-ceeded in i~mpregnating rubber gloves
with the salts Of certain metals and
making them impervious to x-rays for
the protection Of persons using the
rays.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09
non,t Nead Ann

Edyth-So Jack kissed you the first
time he called. Had you given him
any encouragement?
Mayme-Encouragementi Say. yor
evidently don't know Jack.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09
Making Progress

We'll, we are getting along pretty
well in our plans for defense"
"So?"
yep; got an advisory board and u
gasoline engine. louisville Courier
Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

In an effort to escape being crushed
by an electric car, W. C. Young, So
years old, a farmer near Carthage,
jumped from a viaduct to the ground,
a distance of fifty-five feet, suffering
injuries from which he died within a
few hours.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

George Nowlln. 81 years old, was
dragged to death the other morning
six miles north of Adrain. He was
riding a mule and leading three others,
having the lead rope tied around his
body. The mules he was leading be-
came frightened and pulled him from
his saddle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

Hannibal, boyhood home of Mark
Twain, recently celebrated the eight
ieth birthday anniversary of the great
humorist. Flags were raised on all
public buildings and programs were
given in public schools.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

Every officer and member Of the ex.
ecutive committee of the Missouri
State Grange was present at the open
ing session in Kirksville recently.
This was the largest and most enthusi-
astic meeting ever held by this or
g~anization. Many new counties were
represented by delegates.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

Twelve Missouri railroads have
abandoned in the federal supreme
court attempts to require the Missouri
federal district courts to take juris.
diction rel all suits to recover frou
them overcharges collected during the
unsuccessful attempt to annul the Mis-.
souri, maximum freight and two-cent
passenger law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

The Rev. G. M. Aker, pastor of the
Methodist church of Richmond, and
Miss Lutte Rose of Palmyra were mar
ried there recently. The Rev. D. G.
Aker of Excelsior Springs, a brother
of the groom, officiated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

Mrs. Charles Robinson, wife of a
farmer near Excelsior Springs, was
killed by the accidental discharge of
a rifle which her husband was clean
ing. She was % years old and leaves
two little girls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

Both born in Pettis county and liv-
ing continuously on the farm where
they were married fifty years ago,
Isaac Elliott, rs years old, a wealthy
Pettis county farmer and his wife re-
Gently celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

Residents of the Bolivar, Polk coun-
ty, special road district have voted a
bond issue of $4,000 for road improve
ment in the district. The vote was 434
for and 81 against. Part of the issue
will be spent on the improvement of
the Usage Valley highway connecting
Springfield and Kansas City.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09

John L. Holland, SO years old, a
pioneer resident of Springfield, is
dead at his home there.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
Better Street Lighting

M A few weeks ago taxpayers peti- &ion was submitted to the Common Council asking for more light and bet ter light and all night service in the business section of the city with the Elimination of poles as now used and the substitution of ornamental poles with lights on them and underground wiring, the better to protect the city Against burgalry and other crimes. The Council has looked into this mat ter and found that it would probably entail more expense than it will will lingly to assume without the advise of Taxpayers. Accordingly MT. Arthur E. Lisle, the treasurer of the Putnam Light and Power company has pro- mised to be at the Putnam Inn on the Evening of Friday, February 5th, at p m. to meet all those taxpayers who would like to take up the matter with him.
 Z The Business, Mems Association, at the suggestion of Mayor Mcdonald ac- cordingly requests that those interested in this matter meet Mr. Lisle at this lime.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
Firenen's Ball

The fifteenth annual ball of the Put. nam fire department will be held in Union hall, Monday evening, februa- fy t5th. Everybody knows what a good time thls announcement assures so there is little to say taaltFact pat ronage.
 The decorations this year will be in charge of the New American Decorat- ing company of Providence which will introduce some innovations in chang ing the hall into beautiful ball room with electrical effects and bright col- ors. Potted plants and palms will transform the stage where the CargiIl orchestra will be seen and heard all the evening, giving fine musical pro- gram from s to 8 and playing for the dancing. AL s o'clockeFrank Murray, prompter, will take charge and after the grand march dancing will be the program. Tickets are now on sale and may be had from members and every body Is invited.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
Scarlet Fever Running Its Course

There are seventy-six children in the Windham County Temporary Home and out of that numbe sixty have had or are having scarlet fever. The dis ease broke out last October and several times il was thought that the end was III sight when new eases would break out. The uperintendent and matron, Mir. and Mrs. D. C. Park, were conii- dent d few days ago that the disease had run it's course but new eases de veloped and seven children are now in quarantine. But there is hope ahead as there are only sixteen more subjects possible to infect. The people have been very kind to the children during their long quarantine and have sent many donations Of games and good things to eat and they will stand by until the youngsters are once more able to go out to play. Not death has oc- cured at the Home although few of the children were very sick, most of the cases however were light.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
A Great American Suffragist

The Putnam Equal Franchise Lea que will celebrate Lincoln's birthday on Friday evening February 18th, at the League's regular monthly meet- ing. A program Of patriotic music is being arranged and Rev. A. II. Withee, pastor of the Methodist church in Moosup, will speak Sn "Pstriotism and Equal Sufiragep
 The National Suffrage Association publishes list of "Eminent People who declare for Suffrage with Abra- ham Lincoln's $ name at the head and the following quotation: sl go for aii sharing the priviledges of the govern ment who assist in bearing It's burdens, by no means excluding women." Ano- ther of Lincoln's familiar phrases that is often quoted by sufifagists IS his definition of democracy as govern ment of the people, for the people, and by the people, The sufiragists argue that women are people and should be represented in true democracy.
 A telegram from Florence Hoge of Wheeling, W. Va.s says that the suf- frage amendment passed both houses of the leagislature on January 26th by a Dig majority. The fact that there was no difficulty in securing the two thirds vote shows that suffrage senti- ment in the State is running high- Putnam 5uffragist recoicing.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
City COurt-Mann Judge

H At a session of the court held last Friday morning William Kilmartin was sentenced to 30 days in jail with Costs for intoxication. The man was picked up half-frozen and with his fAce badly skinned. Dr. George T.. Luther, Putnam dentist, was order Cd to pay fine and costs amc uniting % Sl9.29 for assault. The case was heard the previous day and decision Nas reserved. At the trial Mrs. Annie II Harris told the court that she went to the doctors office to collect bill and that he grabbed hold of her by the Shoulders and shook her. This was denied by the doctor and his two as sislants.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
Annual Meeting of the W. (. T.U.

The annual meeting of the w. C.. sT U., was held at the home of Mrs. rGeo. F. Holbrook Friday afternoon. There was good attendance and re. .ports were read. Mrs. John 0. Fox N as elected president for the ensuing year. Other officers were elected as Sfolows:
 Vice Presidents, Mrs. NJ. G. Leon ard, Mrs Mary Gardner, Mrs. C. (. Brown, Mrs. B. M. Kent, Mrs. C.. r. Holbrook, Miss Helen Scammell # Cores bonding Secretary, Miss Alice .t Cunningham. I Recording Secretary, Miss Anna Afmstr0ng. # Treasurer, Mrs. Sarah Keith. 8 Superintendent Press Work, Mrs. G.. Fl I. Holbrook. # Evangelstic, Miss Alice Johnson, Mrs. C. f. Holorook.
 Sunday School, Mrs. George Pratt, Miss Alice Cunningham. < Flower Mission, Mrs. Geo. Cokell, Miss Edith Fox.
 Medical Temperance, Mrs. c. F. Holbrook. s Mothers Meetings, Mrs. G. F. Hol- brook, Mrs. IN. Law, Miss Fannie 9ruesdel. # Medal Contest, Miss Alice Cunning ham, Mrs. Bassett.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
TAX MUNICIPALITIES Holding Property for Water Supply in
 Adjoining Towns
 
Bill Will Affect Putnam If Ii Becomes a
 Law

A bill which was introduced in the general assembly by Representative B. k. Ritch of Woodstock last week has caused Putnam citizens to sit up and take notice for they read therein the handwriting on the wall which spells dollars from the Putnam city treasury If the bill becomes law. The meas nfe introduced Is q senate bill which would impose tax upon municipali- ties owning their own water plants wherever they hold property in towns outside of their own corporate limits the tax te be paid to the town within which such property is located.
 Putnam now owns and controls its own water works which il took over from the Putnam water company some two or more years ago. The wa ter supply Is located in the town of N oodsteek, the source being Roseland lake. The town of Woodstock always collected a tax from the water compa- ny while il was d private corporation and made no distinction when the plant changed hands and assessed the city of Putnam on property valued at S1S,000 The city claimed that this was illegal as under the statute the otf. ly legal assessment the town of Wood stock could make was for land not ac. taally used for reservoir purposes, such land to be assessed at a fair market value based on N hat 1t would bring as farming land.
 The city owns approximately l34 acres of such land which Is worth for farming purposes from SIP to sl3 per acre. This according 10 the maximum valuation .would make the taxable amount against the city only &, ,4l2, or reduction from the assessment AS made of approximately Sl4,5SS. It is at once apparent that while the matter is an important one for the town of Woodstock, the Putnam water depart ment being it's largest taxpayer under the old system, it Is also of importance to Che city to have the law remain as at present that the tax upon nearly s15, 900 may be wiped out. l [ seems safe to assume under the circumstances that the bill will meet with strenuous opposition sfrom Putnam and from other places similarly situated, and there are several in the stale.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
Report of Truant Officer

Following is the report of the truant officer, l.. F. Battey, which demon strates his efficiency and interest in the work;
 Town School Committee-Gentleme During the month of January the personal visits. A number of new scholars have entered the various schools, just how many as the result of the activities of the officer 1t is impos- sible to say, but one pupil, surely, has come in because the parent was threat ened with arrest. The school regis ters are showing repeated examples of pupils formerly careless in attendance who are now irregular. One boy was turned over to the police and given to understand what awaited him unless As cold weather comes on and pres sure is brought to bear upon the delin- quents the excuse of lack of clothing becomes more frequent. In such cases the parents are urged to provide or ask the town for help. As result the se- lectmen have given away at least eleven pairs of shoes to school children. The officer feels that the parents and children throughout the town are talk ing a keener interest in school attend ance.
 Respectfully submitted,
 l.. f. Battey.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
PUTNAM CONN., FRIDAY FEBRUARY
ALEX. GILMAN
Recon mended for Postmaster of Putnam
Congressman Mahan Sent Name m Last
 Thursday

The announcement that Congress- man Bryan F. Mahan had recom- mended Alexander Gilman for post master of Putnam, while il did not cause surprise, was received with much interest in Putnam Friday morning as it turned an uncertainty into a certainty. While there has been talk of opposition to the appoint ed to be in the business section that MT. Gilman would be the next post master.
 MT. Gilman is one of the foremost, best known, and most influential French Canadian citizens, of which there are several thousand living in Putnam, comprising about half of the population of the city. He was born in Putnam and his fathers name was likewise Alexander. He was one of nine children, five now liVIng. After he graduated from the paroehial school he attended college at St. Cesaire, Cam ada. When he finished his course he returned to Putnam and entered the store of Chandler X Morse, then work ed few years in r. NJ. LeCiair's store in the north end of the city after which he entered the employ of L. E.. Smith, furniture dealer and undertak- CT, and has remained with this eon- cern for the past twenty one years. MT. Gilman served one term as democratic alderman from Ward 3, has been town auditor, has been a member of the democratic town committee for eight years and is at present it's secretary. He is president of the French Canadian Circle of Advancement, belongs to the Elks and Foresters, is 40 years of age, is married, and has two children.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
Senexet Grange

Members of Senexet Grange gave a surprise party to Worthy Master Har- ry E. Wells on Friday evening, Jan. 29th. Between thirty and forty grangers were present. A very pleas ant evening was spent. Light refresh- ments were served.
 The Farmers Institute to be held Monday, Feb. sth, at Il o'clock in Grange hall, has arranged the follow ing program:
 1i.30 d. m., Address of Welcome, Is.
 II. Healey, secretary board of aericui- ture. Why the Dairyman should
 Keep Records, K. E. Massey, exten- sion dairyman.
 1.s0 p. m., Dairy Farm Manage
 ment, II. 0. Daniels, Middletown- 1 Home Economies. Miss NJ. E.Spragues assistant in boys and girls club work.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
NO 6
VALENTINE TEA
Annual Event of NOman's Beard of Hos-s-
 pital February lSlh
Tea, Entertainment, ssie and Dancing !.

The Valentine Tea, which is held an- nually by the Woman's Board of the Day kiraball hospital for the purpose of raising funds, will be held this year in Odd Fellows hall, Saturday, Feb. 18th, from 8 to D. m., followed by dancing in the evening.
 The event marks the observance of the birthday anniversary of NJ. Day kimball of whom the hospital Is memorial and as the date, Feb. 7th, falls on Sunday this year the Tea will be held the following Saturday. It seems hardly necessary to urge the public to attend the Tea and help make it the success it has been in for mer years. The institution Is one of the most important in Windham county and performs work of mercy in alleviating pain and suffering that 1t would now be impossible to do with- out. The number of patients has in- creased yearly which entails grow ing demand upon the financial re- sources The Woman's Board, and va rieus societies in the outlying districts and surrounding towns composed of ladies, are always making ana carry ing out various plans for raising money aud other necessities and only few times each year do they ask the sup port of the general public. There is no institution in this end of the county so deserving of the general support AS the hospital and 1t is always forthcoming and the only request for this year is that the Valentine Tea be made greater success than ever before.
 Tea will be served from to and cut flowers and homemade candy will be on sale. There will also be pleas ing musical program carried out dur ing the afternoon. In the evening there will be dancing so that there is something to attract everybody.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-05
FOUND DEAD
FracOis Layigne's Body Discovered in
 Mill
Had Lived in Putnam Hany Years

Francois Lavigne, aged 80 years, Nsas found dead in a toilet room at the .Powhattan cotton mill in the north 'end of the city early Tuesday morning sDr. J. B. Kent, medical examiners swas called and pronounced death due '1o heart trouble.
 MT Lavigne has lived in Putnam about 50 years and has always been !employed in the mills. For plumber lof years he was boiler tender in the IPowhattan mill but on account of his Iage he had to give up such hard work and was employed as an assistant about the boiler room. He has been in excellent health and has never com Iplained of feeling ill. He arose early Tuesday morning, had his breakfast land started for the mill at 6.30 o'clock IThe next seen of him was when Joseph Dumas, mill employe, found his sdead body in a closet. MT Lavigne was born in Canada Bout came to the states when young snan. He has been twice married and aa widow and l2 children, six boys and 'six girls, survive.
 John Ellis of Sterling is at the Day $1llmball hospital with his left leg Broken as the result of a coasting acei- Edent.
 During the month of January sahere were 29 new accounts opened in
 the postal savings division of the Put anam post office. Amount of deposits Nor the month, S4,S43,00; balance
 7o credit of depositors February lst, S39, ,5b7. .00