Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-11-30
THANKSGIVING DAY.

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er, but warm, the highest tempera-
tpre being As, and in the afternoon a
fine mist fell, which in the evening
turned to rain. 1t was an ideal day
to spend in the house. The day was
filed with spirit of thankfulness,
and an atmosphere of cheerfulness
was maintained in the humblest home
as we'll as in the homes of the more
fortunate. 1t was day of thanks
| giving that this country is at peace
with the world Wausau can be
thankful, for the seasons have been
propitious and the harvests plentiful;
for the prosperous condition of our
city: that there is employment for
nearly all; that the needy are fewer
and that its factories, wholesalers,
retailers and all business institutions
are occupied to nearly their full capa-
city.
In keeping with the annual custom
the needy of Wausau were made
happy. 1t is unlikely that any one
went without thanksgiving dinner.
The poor commissioner, F. E. Schnei-
der, and the Wausau Federated Char
tiles distributed baskets to the poor,
numbering about sixty-ive families
and over 200 individuals The bas-
kets contained poultry, meats, can
dies, apples and other good things to
make up a dinner. The destitute Of
this city were provided with good
feast. At the Wausau club and hotels
fitting dinners were served. The in
mates of the Marathon county asy-
lum and county home were made
happy by a special dinner.
In the churches the day was fitting
ly observed. The Universalist, Presby-
terrain, Methodist, Baptist, st. Johns
Episcopal, German Baptist, German
Methodist and Swedish Methodist
congregations had union service in
the beautiful new First Universalist
church, which was filled to its capa-
city. Rev. D. Jenkins Williams, Phi.
d., pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, preached the sermon. taking
for his text, ENTER into His gates
with thanksgiving, and into His
courts with praise; be thankful unto
Him and bless His name" Rev.
Richard Evans, pastor of the First
Methodist church, read the scripture
lesson and Rev. W. d. Bancroft, pas
tor of the First Baptist church, gave
the prayer. Special music was rem
dered by the choir. The collection
amounting to $50.52 was given to the
Federated Charities of the city. AS
usual the day was generally observed
by almost all the churches of the
city. The sermons of the day dWelt
upon many phases of national and per-
sOnal gratitude. ThankfulnesS for
peace and for freedom from the hor-
rors of war, was large among them.
In the sermons on this day of thanks
giving it was also stated that as a
religious people, who do not believe
the world is ruled by chance, it is
not more than right that we should
thank Providence for all our mercies.
We have received again the fruits of
the earth and because of all these
blessings we should center into Gods
gates with praise and into His courts
with thanksgiving"
Places of business were closed, that
the laborer might enjoy the same
privilege as employer spending the
day in the hearth of his home. The
schools closed last Wednesday after
noon and remained SO until yester-
day, that the teachers and students
might spend Thanksgiving at their
homes. Thanksgiving should be
more of day of home gatherings
and family reunions, for the home is
a sacred place.
Family reunions and family din
ners were enjoyed in number of
homes Many residents had invited
relatives and friends to their homes
and surrounded by these guests en-
joyed the day as friendships are re-
newed and strengthened.
The evening was spent at home
gatherings, parties and moving pict-
ure shows.
NOTES.
All city and county offices were
closed during the afternoon. The
banks, Wisconsin Valley Trust COM
pany and Library were also closed
for the holiday.
There was one delivery of mail by
the city carriers in the forenoon, and
no delivery on the rural routes. The
post office closed at noon, but the
building was open in the afternoon
for those having lock boxes.
The Kenfor club kept open house
Thanksgiving day in its rooms on
Washington street over LaCertes'
studio. A great many people visited
the rooms. The ladies were presented
with flowers and candies and the
gentlemen received cigars. The rooms
were prettily decorated, and members
on the reception committee included
Arnold Sell, Leo Burke, Bernard
Fried, Lawrence Peterson and Fred
ZietlOw.
Open house was kept by the n. Y.
Y. club in its rooms in the Pier build
ing during the afternoon and evening,
and many enjoyed Thanksgiving in
the club rooms.
The second story offices in the Fed
eral building were closed all day
Thanksgiving, the post office for half
a day, the court house and city hall,
the banks and many of the stores and