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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-18


ton in the way of progress that Cort-
wright and his crowd planned. and
that you and | and lot OF other fools
and knaves helped to build, will be
cooling itself under two hundred feet
of water"
Good Lord!" said the editor, still
unable to compass the barbaric sud
denness of it. Then he ran bis eye
over the scratch sheets again. Does
this formal notice that the waste-gates
will be closed three weeks from tomor-
row go as It stands? p he inquired.
1T does. have the departments au-
thority. You know as well as do that
unless a fixed day is set there will be
no move made. We are all trespassers
here, and we've been warned off.
that's all there is TO it. And II we
can't get our little belongings up into
the hills in three weeks it's our loss;
we had no business bringing them
here"
The editor looked up with light OF
y new discovery IN his eyes. You say
we and our That reminds me;
aarper told me no longer ago than this
afternoon t5at you are on record for
something ike hundred thousand
dollars worth OF choice Mirapolis
front feet. How about that?"
2rouillard's smile was quite heart
~hole.,
I've Kept my saary in a separate
pocket. Hsrisn Besides that well.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-18
BY FRANCIS LYNDE

II am the man who wrote that ar
ticle you've been reading. and Mr.. Har-
Ian printed it as a matter of news. II
you have anything to say to me you
know where to find me. Now, move
on and let Mr.. Harlans property alone
or somebody will get hurt"
Nobody stayed to press the argu-
ment at the moment. An early-morn.
ing mob is proverbially incoherent and
incohesiye; and, besides, loaded Win
chesters in the hands of five deter
mined men are apt to have an elo-
quence which Is more or less con-
vincing.
But with the opening of business the
geyser spouted again. The exchanges
were mobbed by eager sellers, each
frepzied struggler hoping against hope
that he might find someone simple
enough to buy. At ten o'clock the bank
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-18
CHAPTER xxII-continued.


Harlan's lean, fine-lined face was a
study in changing emotions as he read.
But at the end there was an aggrieved
look in his eyes, mirroring the poignant
regret of a newsman who has found a
priceless story which he dares not use.
IT'S ripping" he sighed, "the big
gest piece of fireworks a poor devil of
q newspaper man ever had a chance
to touch off. But, of course, l can't
print it."
"Why of course'?"
For the same reason that a sane
man doesn't peek down the muzzle of
q loaded gun when he is monkeying
with the trigger. want to live little
while longer"
Brouillard looked relieved.
II thought, perhaps, it was on ac-
count of your investments" he said.
"Not at the present writing" amend
ed Harlan with grin. 81 got case of
cold feet when we had that little let-up
a while back, and when the market
opened cleaned up and sent the sure
enough little round dollars home to
Ohio"
And still you won't print this?"
I'D like to; you don't know how
much I'd like to. But they'd hang me
and sack the shop. / shouldn't blame
EN- II what you have said here ever
gets into cold type, it's good-by Mirap-
oils. Why, Brouillard, the whole Uni
ted States would rise up and tell us to
get off the map. You've made us look
like thirty cents trying to block the
wheels of million dollars-and that is
about the real size of it, guess"
"Then it is your opinion that If this
were printed 1t would do the bust
ness?"
There isn't the slightest doubt about
it."
Thank you, Harlan, that is what
wanted to find outfit l had made 1t
strong enough. It'll be printed. I'll
put it on the wires to the Associated
Press. was merely giving you the
first hack at IT,"
"Gee-gosh! hold on minute!" ex-
claimed the newsman, Jumping up and
swapping his fingers. "If / weren't
such a dod-gasted coward! Let me
run in a few 1t Is alleged's'. and I'll
chance It."
mo; It goes as 1t lies. There are no
allegations. 1t is merely string of
cold facts. as you very well know.
Print 1t II you like. and I'll see to it
that they don't hang you or loot the
Office. I have two hundred of the
safest men on my force under arms to-
night, and we'll take care Of you. I'm
in this thing for blood Harlan, and
when get through this little obstruc-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-18
Yale TO Admit Women.

Women have beaten their way into
old Yale. The school of medicine at
that university has guardedly. eau
tiously let down the sex bars and will
admit limited number of girl stu
dents. They must, however, bring tes-
timony that they have IAN equipment
which will insure continuance of the
high standards of the institution" says
the New York Sun.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-18

closed-"Temporarily," the placard no
tice said. But there were plenty to be-
lieve that 1t would never open again
BY noon the trading panic had ex
hausted itself little, though the lobby
and cafe of the Metropole were crowd
ed, and anxious groups quickly formed
around any nucleus Of rumor or gossip
in the streets.
Between one and two o'clock, while
Brouillard, Leshington and Arson were
hastily eating a luncheon sent over to
the mapping room from Bongras', Har-
Ian drifted in.
Spill your news" commanded Lesh-
ington grufly. What's doing, and
who's doing it?'
Nobody, and nothing much" said
Harlan, answering the two queries as
one. THE town is falling apart like
bunch of sand and the getaway has
set in. Two full trains went east this
forenoon, and two more are scheduled
for this afternoon IL the railroad peo-
pie can get the cars here"
"'Good-by, little girl, good-by.'"
hummed Grislow, entering in time to
hear the report OF the fight.
But Leshington was shaking his big
head moodily. Laugh about 1t IL you
can, but it's no joke" he growled.
when the froth is blown away and
the bubbles quit rising, there are going
to be some mighty bitter settings left
L.. he hot ~ Tot
You're right, Leshington," said
Harlan, gravely. What we're seeing
now is only the shocked surprise of It
as when a man says 'Ouch!' before
he realizes that the dog which has BIT
ten him has a well-developed case of
rabies. Well come to the hydrophobic
stage later on"
BY nightfall of this first day the edi-
tors ominous prophecy seemed about
to reach it's fulfillment. The avenue
was crowded again and the din and
clamor was the roar of a mob infuri-
ated. Brouillard and Leshington had
Just returned from posting a company
of the workmen guard at the mixers
and crushers, when Grislow, who had
been scouting on the avenue, came in.
Harmless enough yet" he reported.
IT'S only some more OF the getaway
that Harlan was describing. Just the
same, it's something awful. People
are fairly climbing over one another
on the road up the hill to the station
with no possible hope of getting a
train before some time tomorrow.
Transfers are charging twenty-five
dollars a load for moving stuff that
won't find cars for week, and they're
scarce at the price"
Leshington, who was not normally a
profane man, opened his mouth and
said things.
"If the Cartwright crowd had one
man in II with n single idea beyond
saving his own miserable stake!" he
stormeN "What are the spell-binders
doing, Crizzy?"
The photographer grinned. "Cort-
wright and a chosen few left this aft
ernoon, hotfoot, for Washington, to get
the government IN interfere. That's
the story they'd like TO have the people
believe. But the fact Is, they ran
away from Judge Lynch"
"Yes; think see 'em coming back
mott" snorted the first assistant.
. Then to Brouillardi THAT puts II up
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-18
Deadly.

Bacon-A cucumber always reminds
me of Il cartridge. It's nearly the
same shape.
Egbert-But hardly rs dangerous, do
you think?
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-18
Harkinu Back.

'Lemuel Wombat has bought a fine
buggy"
Must be going to court an Old-fash-
toned girl"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
FARMERS PICNIC
WILL BE HELD ON STATE FARM
AT cONRATH ON
AUGUST 8
OLD FASHIONED BARN RAISING
Some Potato Fields Affected BY Tip
Burn.-County Representative
Suggests Remedies

Plan a holiday for Thursday, Aug
ust 3, and spend the day at a far
mers' picnic to be held on the state
demonstration farm at Conrath
There is large pavilion. located in
a beautiful grove on banks of Main
creek where the program will be held.
The fields will be inspected and var
ious experiments explained by Pro
fessor E. j. Delwiche, who is super
intendent of the farm. Professor
Bullock will discuss "The Breeding
and Improvement of the Dairy Herd"
and ]. G. Milward, of the State Po-
tato Growers Association will explain
the potato experiments that are in
progress. Plan to spend the day at
the state demonstration farm and see
what is being done.
The Upper Atlanta Farmers Club
will meet at the school house on
Saturday evening, July %. A good
program has been prepared and sew
eral topics of interest will be dis,
cussed.
The Agricultural representative has
been called to several farms to in
spect the potato fields, which show
symptoms of blight. We are happy to
report the trouble has been found to
be tip burn which is not as serious
as either the early or late blight.
Tip burn is not caused by any para
site, but is due to unfavorable wealth
er conditions. The leaves usually
dry at tn emargins; they may black
en-, roll up become brittle, dry out
and finally die. Ordinarily the. trou-
BILE is most often found on light soil
during hot dry weather. A period of
heavy rainfall followed by hot dry
weather often brings on the trouble.
Spraying with Bordeaux mixture
tends to keep the vines in good con-
dition and prevents spread of the tip
burn. The most effective means of
controlling tip burn is by cultivating
the potatoes enough to keep a dust
mulch on the surface. Hilling of the
potatoes should not be practiced.
An old fashioned barn raising"
was held on the Phil Koehler farm
south of Weyerhaeuser last Wednes-
day. Between fifty and sixty people
were present and a great deal OF
work was done on Mr.. KOehler's new
36xS0 barn. This barn when COM
pleted will be one of the most sub
stantial and modern dairy barns in
Rusk County. Phil is a royal enter
tainer and all present enjoyed the
day and the splendid dinner which
was served by the ladies.
G. M. HOUSEHOLDER,
Co. Agricultural Agent.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
IMPROVEMENT NOTES

j. w. Miller, who is here from Mil
waukee, attending to business inter
ests, is having extensive repairs made
on his building, occupied by the Ut
tormark hardware store. A cement
basement is being excavated under
the building which will be raised
and strengthened up. The stairway
in the center of the front of the build
ing will be torn out and a new stair
way constructed at the east side. An
entire new front will be put in and
the appearance of the building Will
show a great Improvement. A cement
walk will be built along the west
side, on East Second-st.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
SAYS DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL


Pierce Bobo states that the death
of his son, Samuel, reported last
week, was undoubtedly accidental, in
stead of suicide. Mr.. Bobo says his
son was very careless in handling
firearms and had previously had
several narrow escapes On one oc-
casion in particular, Sam was out
hunting and grasped his rifle by the
muzzle and pulled it towards him,
while standing on stump: The gun
was discharged by the hammer com
ing in contact with the side of the
stump and the bullet passed through
the visor Of his cap.
On the morning of his death, there
had been no quarrel as was rumored,
Mr. Bobo informs us, and there was
no possible motive for suicide. The
gun was lying under a table and Sam
evidently caught the hammer on one
of the legs of the table when he
picked up the weapon.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
CONTRACT ARE LET
NINE BRIDGES TO BE CON-
STRUCTED IN RUSK
COUNTY
WORK TO Be STARTED AT ONCE
Great Improvement to the HiJhW ays
Of Rusk County Will Be
Result

The county road and bridge com
mittee, with the chairmen of the var
ious towns, met at the courthouse
Wednesday and let contracts for the
construction of nine bridges in Rusk
county
These range all the way from
''overgrown'' culverts to the steel
bridge of 4O-foot span that will be
erected over Devil creek in the town
of Atlanta. This bridge will cost
1885 and will be erected by the Min
neapolis Bridge Co.
The company named in the pre-
ceeding paragraph was also awarded
the contract for the erection of the
twin bridge" in the town of Law
renee, south of Glen Flora, at the
sum Of $1035:
II. S. McHugh, of the town of Big
Bend was awarded !. contracts for
three bridges, as follows: One over
Twin creek in the town of Thorn
apple, near the Beebe crossing, be-
tween this city. and Bruce, at con-
tract price OF $3.50; Shoulder creek
bridge in town of Marshall, near Shell
don, $425; Shepard bridge in town Of
Marshall, also near Sheldon, $425.
The Worden-Allen Co., of Mil
waukee, was awarded contract for
building what will be known as the
Cotton bridge in the town of Murry,
the price being. v$787.
The Milwaukee Structural Steel
Co. was awarded contract for a
small steel bridge in the town OF
Grant, just, east of the city limits
of Ladysmith. Price,, $575.
The Flambeau Construction Co..
of Phillips, was awarded the contract
for two, bridges-one over the Little
Thornapple in the town of Hubbard
near the Newman ranch, at price
of $751; and the other concrete
girder bridge in the ''big swamp"
miles west OF Ladysmith on the Bruce
road, to cost $51S.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
WHY NOT CITY BATHING BEACH?


Some agitation has been started
recently for the construction of a
municipal bathing beach and bath
houses on the Flambeau river for the
use of the citizens of the city and
particularly the children.
The spot selected by those interest
ed in the move as being most de-
sirable for a bathing beach is on the
north bank of the river above Brook
lyn bridge and Immediately adjacent
to the city park site. There is a
wide stretch of shallow water here
with a solid sand bottom; the one
negligible feature that prevents it
being a natural beach are the stumps
in the water The distractions could
be removed easily and at moderate
cost. The erection of couple OF
suitable bath houses could also be
accomplished at a nominal figure.
The completion of such a bathing
spot would be of untold value not
only to- the young people but to par
ents, especially those who are con-
stantly worried by their youngsters
who are prone to disobey parental
cautioning on the dangers OF swimm-
ing unattended.
Should such beach be provided,
it's popularity during the warm
weather season is without question.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
LOCAL MEN ON THE BORDER
Two Young Men Of this City new
With U. S. Forces In
Mexico

When last heard from Joe Helm,
nephew of Frank Helm, of this city,
was near San Antonio, Texas, with
his company, Joe being in the com
missary department of the third Min
nesota. In card to his uncle he
states that the heat is the principal
worry of the soldier boys in Texas,
the thermometer going over 100 de-
grees.
Rob Lee, son of ]. f. Lee, who re-
enlisted in his old national guard
company at Duluth during the per-
iod of the Mexican crisis, is also
somewhere" in Texas. Mr. Lee for
merly held a captains commission in
the national guard of Minnesota.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
RESOLUTIONS OF CoNDOLENcE
Ladysmith, Wis.

July 19, 1916.
Whereas it has been the will of our
heavenly Father to remove from our
midst our beloved neighbor, Mary
Hebard, whereas in the death of our
neighbor we feel that Flambeau Camp
No. 1854, r. N. of A., has lost a
FAITHFUL member; therefore be it re-
solved that we, the entire member
ship, extend to the bereaved family
our deepest sympathy, in this their
hour of sorrow and while they mourn
the loss of devoted wife, daughter
and sister, we mourn the loss of a
faithful friend and neighbor; be it
Resolved, that our charter be draped
for a period of ninety days and that
copy of these resolutions be sent
to the bereaved relatives and copy
of the same be spread on our records
and one be forwarded to the Royal
Neighbor.
Mrs Cordelia Baker,
Mrs. Anna Wenner,
Mrs. Harriet Moore,
Committee
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Plenty of green vegetables. Call
23-Thompson's
NJ. G. Martin left last evening for
Phillips on a business visit.
Mrs. Floyd Heald and daughter, OF
Wilcox, Sask., Can, are visiting rela-
tives in this city.
Try our fresh grapes, they are diff
ferent, Is cents per pound. -Thomp-
sons Model Grocery.
See our fine line of hot weather
waists at reduced prices. lanes
Music and Novelty Shop.
Clarence E. Wise, cashier of the
Farmers State Bank at Hayward, was
a business visitor here Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lue!l, ST.,
went to Milwaukee Tuesday evening
to attend the funeral of relative.
Mrs. G. T. Dixon and Mrs R..
Pratt, of Westboro, have been guests
Of Mrs. A. Chriske and Mrs Belle
Beabo this week.
Paul Austin, of this city, and his
cousin, Miss Genevieve Weekley, of
Willow River, Mimi, who has been
visiting here the past month, went
to Eau Claire this morning. Paul will
undergo hospital treatment there.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Kingman, OF
Thorpe, arrived Saturday for a short
visit at the home of their daughter,
Mrs. w. H. Mullen. Mr.. Kingman
returned home Wednesday, while his
wife remained here until yesterday
Mrs. F. r. Gordon and son, Jack,
of Marshfield, and the Misses Ethel
and Rosanna Donahue, of Portage, ar
rived this morning for a visit at the
home of P. H. Griffin. Mrs. Gordon
is sister and the Misses Donahue
are cousins of Mrs. Griffin
The bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mcbride were removed from Cor
belts cemetery, near the Flambeau
River Lumber Co.'s mill, by under
taker Edling, yesterday and rein
TERED in Riverside cemetery. Mrs
Mcbride died in 1897 and her hus-
band in 1900.
Hubert H. Peavey of Washburn,
candidate for republican nomination
for state senator for the twelfth
district, was in the city Thursday in
the interests of his candidacy. Mr..
Peavey is editor and publisher of the
Washburn News. His announcement
will appear in the next issue of this
paper,
Mrs. A. C. Mooney entertained a
company of lady friends at her home
last evening. Out of town guests
We're Mrs. William Edwards and Mrs
Chas. Kellogg, of Minneapolis. $500"
was played, Mrs. Kate French winn-
ing the first prize, a box of bon bons,
and Mrs. Fred Gillette winning the
other prize, also box of bon bons.
Al dainty lunch was served.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
LADYSMITH BOY LOSES HIS HAND
Slips on Oiled Floor and Throws Up
His Arm, Hand Going Into
Cutting Machine

A slippery hardwood floor in a Du-
luth rug factory caused young John
Sands the loss of his right hand
Wednesday. The young man was
walking near one of the cutting ma
chimes when he slipped on the oiled
floor and in throwing out his right
arm to break the fall his hand was
caught in the whirling knives and
severed at the wrist. For a moment
he did not realize that his hand was
gone until he saw it lying on the
floor He was taken to a hospital
after first aid had been administered
and is now resting easily.
The injured boy is the son of John
Sands, sr., who resides on East
Corbett-av. near East Third-st. Mr..
and Mrs. Sands went to Duluth Thurs,
day morning.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
ISLAND LAKE

The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. F. o. Wilcox, July 27.
Master David Howe is spending a
few days at the A. A. Bolden home.
Mrs. Adele Thompson and son,
Kenneth, are visiting at Wright's
Lodge.
Miss Cornelia Peterson of Eau
Claire. is visiting her cousin, Julia
Nelson.
Henry Crandel returned to Eau
Claire, after few days visit with
relatives. =
VIM. Donaldson and family, Of Chi
cago, are spending a few weeks at
Bhrpees.
The ice cream supper given for
the benefit of the cemetery was well
attended and all had good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Void spent
a few days at the Nelson home. Mr..
Void has returned to his home at
Eau Claire.
Among those who spent Sunday at
Island Lake were M. G. Martin and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Ellingboe,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. vaughan and
|children, and e. M. Worden.
Mrs. Jack Saunders, of st. Paul,
accompanied by her sisters, Miss
Maude Summers, of st. Paul, and Miss
Florence Summers, of Rapid City, N.
Dak., are at home spending few
weeks visiting with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Summers.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
MAY DEVELOP POWER SITE SOON
Prospects That Big Falls Dam May
Started In Near Future

G. E. Appleyard, of Ashland, was
in the city yesterday on business.
He is affiliated with the eastern cor
poration which made the purchase of
the Big Falls power site from A. F.
Helm, of Tony, last fall. Mr.. Apple
yard was accompanied by an engin-
GER. w. J. Hodgkins, also of Ash
land, and it is probable that plans
for the immediate development of
the Big Falls water power are be-
ing arranged. The two drove to Big
Falls in a car yesterday afternoon.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
eoLLMAR's CIRCUS COMING

Gollmar Bros mammoth shows are
coming to Ladysmith for two perfor-
mances on Tuesday, August s. 1t
has been nine years since this cir
Gus has visited Ladysmith and in
this time the show has doubled in
size. 1t will be by far the largest
and best circus that. has ever visited
Rusk county and people will doubt
less be attracted to the city from all
parts of the county on the Sth OF
August
The tents for this circus will be
pitched just south of the pea
cannery.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
THROWN BY HORSE

Ellsworth, 13-year-old son of VIM.
Gillen, was slightly injured when
thro WI from a pony which he was
riding Wednesday evening. The ac-
cident happened on West SecOnd-st.
in front of Jung's bakery. When the
horse began bucking the youngster
was pitched headlong to the hard
street and narrowly escaped serious
injury from the horses steelshod
hoofs. The boys leg was wrenched
by his fall.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
CROP PROSPECTS BRIGHT

The weather during the past three
weeks has been exceptionally favor
able for Rusk county and the farmers
are elated over the prospects of
bumper yields for this year. Hay
will make high return and, althoug
corn and oats were somewhat back
ward a short time ago, the present
outlook for these grains is very en-
couraging. Potatoes will also yield
plentifully this year.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
CARNIVAL COMPANY COMING

Plenty of amusement will be pro-
vided for Ladysmith and surrounding
country during the week Of August
7-12, when the Edward Evans car
nival company shows will appear here.
The company carries several special
cars, a big line of clean shows and
many novelty amusements, some Of
which are entirely new innovations.
One feature of the carnival that has
never appeared in Ladysmith before
is motordome where motorcycles
ride on an inclined and perpendicular
plane. During this week Ladysmith
will be the mecca for crowds OF
pleasure seekers.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-07-21
AUTO SALES BRISK

The Ryall Garage has been hard
pressed of late to satisfy the demand
for the popular Ford. The following
sales were made this week: Frank
Helm, HI. O. Shaver, James Jordan,
Father Bauman and Dick Jures, all
of Ladysmith, and DR.. Nelson of Ex-
eland.
The local Overland agency has sold
four automobiles this week and an
other carload of them is expected
here within day Or two, all OF
which are sold. Another carload will
be here the latter part of next week.