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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-15

critters are wallowing in my wheat
meiu. III return bullet Tor bulett."
Get off your horse. | can't shoot
you In cold blood"
That's what say. I'm quite handy
with my fists
Consequently the two slid from their
stecds, Sung their rifles over the sad.
die horns and pulled off their outer
clothing. Then after a few minutes
! OF sparring and inyestive they closed
in on each other an dengaged in q
regular rough.and.tumble ngnt. This
! lasted for about five minutes, until
they were both thoroughly tagged
sweating and putting. Their cloth.
ing was torn. their faces were bruised
/ and bleeding, and each had a black
eye.
Too tired to fight longer, they re.
treated to their horses and grasped
their rifles. At this iuncture an auto,
| mobile emerged from a turn in the
road and sped toward them, so before
the enrdged ranchers could shoot at
each other Alga and Audry had driven
their machine between them. Boln
jumped out, ran to their respective
parents and ierked their rifles from
them.
We'll, what in thunder is the mean
ing of all this?' asked Audry in excite.
/ ment.
Eyes, that's what Id like to know"
agreed Alga.
THAT stiff over there expects to
fatten his COWS on my oats!" cried
Ruffy.
And you seem to want to have
your skin.and.boncs herd pasturing in
my wheat" retorted Mclaughlin.
None of that stuff" shouted Audry
as he Clapped his hand over his ia.
theirs mouth. Aga did the same with
her father.
Audry spoke: you big men are
acting like couple OF kids. It's the
worse I've ever heard OF. Don't you
| think it is a ridiculous. comical
scream?" he asked Alga, who had be.
gun to tittre. She nodded and laugh.
ed outright, and he joined IN until
they were both convulsed with laugh.
ter. Ruffy and Mclaughlin glowered
at each other sheepishly until thei.
children quieted down.
Then Audry took Alga by the hand
and said, She has promised 10 mane
me the happiest man in the world.
You know what that means"
McLaughlin's and RuGfy's glares soft.
ened little.
The inevitable result" continued
Audry, that there will be no FENCES
between your ranches and consequent.
ly no trouble. Your cattle will cea sc
to be two heards and become one, in
the same way as Alga and | will be
! come one in the near future" Forth.
! with he crushed her in his embrace
and kissed her blushing cheeks.
Ruffy and Mclaughlin sided toward
! each other awkardly and shook hands
gingerly while looking into the sky.
Rain would help my oats" said
Ruffy.
My wheat also" agreed McLaugh.
lin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-15
THEDAlLY
SHORT STORY
AmicaDly Settled.
BY y. A. sLATTENeREN
Coop right, 1916, by the Mcclure

Newspaper Syndicate)
IAEE RUFFY strobe out OF his
Fl shack into the hot Montana sun.
shine. He lived alone with his
son Audry CHANGING over the sun
baked plains, he noticed something in
The distance which caused him &c hest.
late and look more carefully. After
4 moment, he went back into the
9ouse and came out with a field glass.
t.eveling this at the thing that had in
!erested him. he saw something that
made him swear, as be lowered the
glass.
Audrey" he shouted.
Of the shack
"MCLaughlin's cattle have broken
into the oats again. I'm going over
10 give him piece OF my mind. You
might look over the binder"
"All right, III keep busy"
In few minutes Ruffy was astride
his peGy, raising clouds Of white al.
kali dust, galloping in the direction OF
McLaLghlin's ranch.
Mclaughlin was busy mending a
sadie when Ruffy rode up to him and
shouted somewhat angry, Hello,
here"
How are you, Hank? Glad to see
YOU"
Say. your cattle have broken into
my oat field again."
by heck! Is that so?" said Nc
taughlin in surprise as he arose.
Yes, that's so. and you'd better get
hem out of there"
Sure. Hank, as soon as possible.
Hope you aren't angry"
mo, but it's a mighty improbable
way of raising grain"
Eyes, It is. but 1t won't happen again
Have q cigar"
Soon several Of McLaughlin's men
were driving out the cattle and repair
ing the fence.
On the following afternoon Nc.
Laughlin noticed that somc cattle were
In his wheat field. Hastily procuring
his field glass, he saw that the cattle
belonged to Ruffy.
AHA, tit for tat" he thought as he
saddled his pony. mounted and rode
away toward Ruffy's ranch.
When he reached Ruffy's place he
found the latter lounging in his chair,
smoking and reading paper.
Hello, Mclaughlin. What's the
trouble?"
Hello, Hank. Nothing much. ex.
cept that your cattle arc sampling my
wheat"
The deuce they are. Darncd crit.
tiers tapgwa& Say. Audry! Audry."
"CRtnthg up What Sou want?"
Hurry up and get my mavericks
out OF McLaughin's grain. Be sure
10 fix the fence for good"
81 got you
:, How about some Sunnybrook?" ask
cd Ruffy.
mo. don't caro- for any. Thanks.
nevertheless. We must keep the cat.
tie out OF the grain if we want to do
any throshing this fall"
You are right" agreed Ruffy. "The
next time your cattle break into my
patch of choice Silver King oats III
ride over and shoot you up
1.-THE same here!" Mclaughlin Shout.
ed as his horse galloped away.
Audry was desperately in love with
Alga Mclaughlin, so much so, indeed,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-15

1t does not drop again until April,
May and June, when the windows are
again opening.
The death rate for the four diseases
in winter cannot be reduced to that
prevailing in summer. But it can be
materially lessened by a more gen.
eral use OF fresh air.
No air that ever blew out of doors
is not dangerous or so poisonous as
that inside bedroom with tightly clos.
ed windows. Night air is Just as pure
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-15

You may think the angora cap and
the fuzzy.wuzzy Tam are the only caps
for skating, but Peggy Hoyt who fash
ions smart toys for Gotham's smart
est women has designed the sauciest
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
CHORAL UNION NOW ASSURED
Project Taken Up BY Study Clue
After 1t was Practically
Abandoned

About fourteen people put in an
appearance at the meeting called for
Monday evening for the purpose OF
organizing a choral union, or sing
ing school, to be part of the com
munity music circuit, composed OF
Barron, Bruce, Rice Lake and Lady
smith. The meeting was held in the
auditorium of the highschool, but
owing to the meagreness Of the at
tendance it was proposed to aban-
don the plan of joining the circuit
Miss A. Critchlow, who was to
have charge Of the work, did not
arrive in the city to attend the
meeting and the lack Of co-opera-
ton on the part of those who have
expressed an interest in the plan
discouraged those few who were
working to bring the scheme to
realization.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
BUY WALLACE MILL
G. a. KENYON AND JOHN YOUNG
WILL START ANOTHER IN
DUSTRY HERE
TO MANUFACTURE LATH AT FIRST
Expect Eventually to Install VeneeT
Machinery.-WiII Start Aocut
the First of April

G. A. Kenyon and John Young, Sr,
two of Ladysmith's prominent c-ti-
zens and business men Of recognized
ability and financial standing, have
formed a partnership which will re-
suit in giving Ladysmith still an
other industry.
They have bought the Wallace mill
property just outside of the city
limits, north, and on the Chicago
Duluth tracks Of the 500 Line. They
have already purchased machinery
which will be installed very soon and
they expect to start up about the
first of April, manufacturing lath
only, at first They are now buying
timber and want 1000 cords of Dol S
il they can get them.
Eventually, they plan to widen the
scope of their operations by putting
in machinery and engaging in the
manufacture Of veneer. 1t is also
probable that they will engage in the
manufacture of canthOok handles,
peavey stocks etc. as soon as the
necessary arrangements can be made
and the machinery installed.
This industry is starting on a
small scale, but eventually may prove
very important one for Ladysmith
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
GETTING CUCUMBER ACREAGE

Local Manager A. H. Plant has
commenced the work Of getting
acreage contracts for raising cucum-
bers for the Ladysmitth picking
station owned and operated by Reid,
Murdoch & Co., Of Chicago.
The last two years, last year es'
pecially, were very unfavorable for
cucumber raising and the returns
were far less than would have been
received by the growers in normal
years. A large percentage Of those
who raised this crop last year, how
ever, mean to go into cucumber rails
ing this year on an even larger
scale, for they are convinced that
no more profitable crop can be
raised, given usual climatic condi-
tiOns.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
GREATEST OF ALL SERIALS

The greatest Of all serials, "The
Diamond From The Sky will start
at the Unique next Wednesday.
Miss Lottie Pickford, sister to the
well-known Mary Pickford plays the
leading feminine role While Irving
Cummings takes the part Of the
hero. And don't forget that he is
some hero too, and at the same
time executes some re9l stunts.
There are no dummies used in this
production. When you see a hair
raising stunt you can make up your
mind that Cummings is there him
self.
The Diamond From The Sky has
been run in all the larger theaters
and the story has been read by
thousands And those who have seen
it say it is the greatest serial yet
attempted
This serial starts at the Unique
theater, Wednesday, Jan. 26. SO if
you are going to have the grip have
it now For you cannot afford to
miss this great serial.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
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The Peoples Ice Co. are making
preparations for the seasons ice har-
vest
j. Lane, of Diedrich e Lane, has
been appointed director of the La
dysmith concert band.
A nine pound girl arrived at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Brand
Wednesday morning.
Mrs. James Smith left Thursday
for Melrose to spend a few days
visiting friends and relatives.
DR.. H. Friedstein returned Thurs
day from a business trip to Chicago
and Kansas City, where he spent
several days.
Capt. John Doherty, of Ashland,
was a visitor at the H. ]. Baxter
home yesterday, leaving for Marsh
field last night.
"The Diamond from the Sky is the
name of tine new serial to be shown
at the Unique theater for 80 weeks,
beginning Wednesday.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Methodist church will meet next
Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the home of
Mrs. John Birrell. Lunch will be
served. All are invited.
There was rejoicing in the cou1ty
clerks office Tuesday, after nearly
three weeks Of suspense, when FL
mer McCracken, Of Forest, Vernon
county, and Miss Ida McCracken Cf
Bruce, asked for a license to marry,
the first in Rusk county for 1916.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
HOLD ANNUAL CREAMERY MEETING
All But One cf the Directors Are
EIected.-Suppcrt of the
Creamery is Pledged

The annual meeting of the Lady
smith Cooperative Creamery Co.
was held at the training school build
ing last Saturday afternoon, about
fifty of the stockholders being
present.
The report of the secretary on the
business done the past year was
read and accepted. This report Will
be published in full next week. Sup
port of the creamery on the part,
especially, Of it's stockholders was
urged and all but two Of those pres
ent pledged themselves to bring their
cream to their creamery
Directors were elected as follows:
J. A. Schmidt, E. c. Steubs, d. II.
Richards, J. A. Boyer and L. L. Max
ham, all but Mr.. Richards having
been directors last year
The directors met at the cream
cry yesterday afternoon and elected
officers as follows: e. G. Steubs,
president; L. L. Markham, vice-presl-
dent: J. A. Boyer, treasurer; ]. A.
Schmidt, secretary. Mr.. Markham
will remain as manager for the
present.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
CREAMERY DOESN'T NEED PERMIT
Law on Cream Buying Not Appiica-
BILE to Them, Say Officers CT
Ladysmith Creamery

There has been some discussion in
Ladysmith recently as to wheth it
was necessary, under the state law
passed by the last legislature, for
creamery to have a permit from the
local board of health to buy cream
in it's own locality. The officers Of
the Ladysmith Cooperative Crsam-
cry Co. believe that it is unneces-
sary for them to procure such per-
nit, and have never applied for one,
believing that the law was not ap-
plicable to them.
We append hereto two sections of
the law referred to, from a reading
Of which it appears that the cream
cry, being a corporation, is not cov-
cred by the law, although some
members, if not all, of the board Of
health believe that a strict inter
probation of the statute would re-
quire the creamery to have a permit.
The law has no application to
those engaged in collecting milk or
cream by means Of any vehicle nor
to those who sell and distribute milk
or cream to the ultimate consumer.
Sections 1 and of this statute
read as follows:
Section l. There is added to the
statutes two new sections to read:
Section 1636-70. /. No person, el.h-
er for himself or as agent or en-
ploye of another, shall establish CT
maintain a receiving station or depot
in any town, village or city in this
state and engage therein in buying
Or receiving and shipping milk or
cream unless he shall have first re-
ceived a permit to engage in such
business from the board of health
of such town, village or city; but this
section shall not apply to the gath
ering or collecting Of milk or cream
by wagon or other similar vehicle
Or by automobile or other similar
of milk or cream to the ultimate
consumer.
"2. Permits to engage in buying
or receiving and shipping milk CT
cream as provided in subsection l
of this section shall be issued only
to persons who shall present salts
factory evidence to the board of
health that they are qualified and
competent to conduct such business
in a clean and sanitary manner and
that the utensils, cans, vessels
rooms or buildings or other equip
ment, facilities, or premises used In
conducting such business are and
will be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition or in any condi-
ton that will not tend to produce
or promote unhealthfulness or dis
ease"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
MALECkI TO SERVE SENTENCE

MALECkI TO SERVE SENTENCE
On request of T. F.. Malecki, who
was convicted at the October term
of circuit court for Rusk county Of
the charge of taking and deten-
ton of minor girls, and sentenced to
one years imprisonment at Waupun,
Judge Wickham this week ordered
that his previous order staying pro-
ceedings to permit Of an appeal be-
ing made to the state supreme court
be vacated, as far as it applied to
Malecki.
This was done to enable MaleckI
to commence serving his sentence
at once Malecki first went to Wau-
pun and applied to the warden for
admission to the prison to begin
his sentence. However, it is just
as hard to break into prison without
the proper credentials as to break
out it seems, and the warden in
formed his prospective prisoner that
he could not board there without COM
mitment papers. The commitment
has now been forwarded to Waupun
and .Malecki has doubtless COM
menced his sentence.
1t still remains to be seen what
will be done with Welden's appeal.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
Points on fowls: Roy Jacobs 3.
In the Calcium Circle


In the Calcium Circle
When it comes to stellar work
Volkman of the highschool five is
whole constellation. AS a basket
shooter he proved himself a marvel,
netting 10 field throws for a total
of 20 points. This is bigger total
than that garnered by the rest of
the team combined The tall Teuton
has surely earned a regular berth
ON the school team.
All of the alumni points were
clean scores made on baskets from
the field, while the highschool
grabbed three points on free throws.
The alumni lead in the total of field
baskets, getting 19 to the high
schools 1S.
Rob Jacobs did not appear in the
highschool lineup, owing to sore
hand
Cardinal was the chief basket
shooter for the alumni, getting
total Of eight.
The highschool team will have an
other hard fight on its hands to-
night, no doubt, when it will meet
the strong Chetek quintet at the
local gymnasium. Chetek is one Of
the teams Ladysmith must defeat
in order to get into the basketball
tournament.
Basketball fans will have the Op-
portunity of seeing a double header
tonight, as, in addition to the high
school game, the alumni quintet Will
play Weyerhaeuser.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
o.
NEWS OF THE CITY SCHOOLS :
By ARIEL MCNALLEY

Mr.. Lewis visited school at the
old highschool building Tuesday.
Miss Virum was unable to be in
school last Friday because of illness.
Miss Nelson has resumed her
kindergarten duties, after being IL
for few days.
The Kindergarten will entertain
Miss Hamblin's first grade at Val
entine party soon.
There will be a kindergarten
mothers meeting next Thursday al
ternoon in the highschool building.
Among the many who are absent
from school because of illness are
John Hinton and Marie Thompson
Of the first grade
The swimming pool has not been
in use for some time owing to the
condition Of the water but it will
be filled as soon as possible.
Arthur Oldendorf Of the class OF
1914 made his parents short visit
this week. He has a pharmacy pcsi-
ton in a drug store at Washburn.
Miss Haesecke had the mis- fortune
to fall down stairs at school Wednes
day and sprain one of her ankles,
She was unable to be in school
Tuesday
Mrs. Carow gave a talk on Ger
many Wednesday evening in the
highsch0ol auditorium Slides were
shown Of scenes in Germany at the
same time.
Miss Musgrove's eighth grade OF
last year received about SIT in prize
money from the Rusk County fair.
They haven't decided yet how they
will spend it.
Miss Schwarm YVES compelled to
go to her home in Hudson this week
to take a rest. Miss Pearl Lindoo
is substituting in the third grade Ct
the fifth ward in her absence.
This was the last week Of the
first semester. and the usual final
examinations were held in all tn ?
departments. 1t has made a S'ren-
uous week for teachers and pupils.
The Womans Study Club is pre-
noting the organization OF communlt'
music in this city. About sixty
members have been secured at a fee
of ten or fifteen cents and any 0 h
ers who care to join are welcome.
1t will be held every Monday even
ing.
The highschool alumni basketball
game resulted in the score of 80 tt
3S in favor Of the highschool. II
was a fast game from beginning II
end, each player showing unusual
ability. The highschooi is still ur-
defeated which makes each game
more exciting than the last. Friday
(tonight) Chetek VS. Highschool and
! Weyerhaeuser VS.. Alumni.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
RETURN FROM AUTO SCHOOL

Harry MunrOe and Marvin Noble
arrived home Wednesday night from
Kansas City, Mo, where they had
spent six weeks attending the
Sweeney Automobile School, from
which they received diplomas. Both
proved adopts at this work, Harry
standing sixth and Marvin seventh
in a class of 200. Their work at this
school covered every part of an
automobile and they were taught the
making of repairs and adjustments
on all kinds of these popular
vehicles.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
WILL GIVE MUSICALE

The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the Congregational church VIII give
a musicale at the church Thursday
evening, Jan. 27, commencing at
1880 There will be several readings
in addition to the vocal and instru-
mental music. The admission fee
will be Is cents and the program
rendered will be worth much more
than the moderate price charged. A
liberal attendance is deserved for
this event.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
WIN CL OSE CAME
HIGHSCHOOL NOSES OUT ALUM
Nj FIVE BY MARGIN OF
ONE POINT
BEST PLAYED GAME OF SEASON
Hiahschool Will Contest For Honors
With Strong Chetek Team at
Local Gym Tcni3ht

After holding the lead during the
major part of the contest the
alumni basketball five lost out to
the highschool Friday evening by the
narrow margin of one point. For a
time during the first half and again
in the final period is seemed as if
the highs would be showed under but
they managed to come back in the
last few minutes of each round and
cut down the graduates lead.
A trio of fowls called on the alum
nj in the last four minutes Of play
proved their downfall, as Jacobs CT
the highschOOl was successful with
the three free throws.
The tabulated score follows:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21

Lodge is Planning a Leap-Year
Dancing Party To Be
Given Soon

The Catholic Order of Foresters
held their annual installation of cffl-
GERS Wednesday evening at the par
ish hall. Brother A. G. Belodean, OF
Rice Lake, acted as installing ofIl-
Ger. State Organizer E. L. Mangold,
of Appleton, was also present and
gave the members an address on
Forestry. Father Van Halder also
addressed the meeting.
The Catholic Foresters are plan
ming on a leap year dancing parry
to be given within the next few
weeks.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
Choral Union Now Assured

At a meeting of the Woman'5
Study Club Tuesday, the ladies de-
cided to take up the matter of Or
ganization for community music and
campaign was initiated with the
result that up to last night 53 pee
pie were signed as members Of the
choral union. Bruce, Barron and
Rice Lake have entered the compact
and now with Ladysmith in line the
community music circuit is assured.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21

Bal. due from County .$1549S 81
The amounts paid for charitable
and penal institutions, in which Rusk
county has inmates, cannot, OF
course, be considered as state taxes
and of course the special charges for
loans and the re-assessment CT the
town OF Willard would not come un-
der that head.
Rusk county, therefore, really pays
only $3,S0709 as state tax and will
get more than that amount back as
state road aid this summer.
The amount due this county for
state road aid, available as fast as
the work is done, is nearly $4,000,
most of which will come to Lady
smith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

The ladies of the G. A R. II
stalled, at their meeting last FIR
day, the following officers:
Pres.-Kittie Griggs.
Sr. Vice Pres.-Ida sands.
Jr. Vice Pres.-Alberta Carter
Chap.-Anna Fl. l.. Downing.
Treas.-Nettie Dimock.
Sec.-Mary G.. WOodhOuse.
Con-Essie Hand.
Guard-Maud Dilly.
Asst. COn-BesSie Burgett.
Asst. Guard-Emma Spear.
Pat. Ins-Celeste McNally.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL AFFAIR

The fifteenth annual ball of the
local Odd Fellows lodge, given Fri
day evening, was attended by large
crowd. The favOrs Of the evening
were carnations, the ladies being
given the white flowers and the gen.
tlemen red
The music for the occasion was
furnished by Luells Harp orchestra,
which is the same as saying that
the music was of the best
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21
CHEESE FACTORY MEETING

The Cloverdale CoOperat tt e
Cheese Co. will hold their first an
nual meeting in the schoolhouse of
Dist. No. 3, town of Hubbard, on the
evening of Saturday, Jan. %.
The meeting will be called to or
der at o'clock.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-01-21

Special prices on kitchen utensils
Worden's Cash Department Store.
Mounting board in assorted colors
and weights, 10 cents sheet at
the News Budget office.