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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Troop 3 Reaches Front.

The Wisconsin troops at San An.
tonic have been augmented by the ar
rival of Troop Il. First cavalry.
The troop, which is under command
of Capt. August NJ. Krech. consists of
three officers and 81 men.
The special train which carried the
troop made the trip without incident
and the men were all in high spirits
upon their arrival. All declared that
they were glad TO he relieved of the
monotony of duty at Camp Douglas
where they have been stationed since
mobilization last June
Private Walter L. KruSe was left at
Fort Sheridan. H.. for medical treat
mcnr and will Join the troop in the
South after he has recained his
strength. He was formerly the troop
clerk First Glass Private Gilbert q.
Sarang has been appointed clerk.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Wisconsin. already famous TOR it's
barley production, according to con
serVative estimates, has again outdOne
all former records.
We will undoubtedly find that we
have the largest crop of barley ever
harvested in Wisconsin this year" said
X. A. Moore, at his Office at the agri-
cultural experiment station. This is
due in part to a larger acreage, but
even more TO the favorable weather
we have had AMI the high-ciass seed
which was sOwed."
Threshing tests reported to officials
of the Agricultural Experiment asso-
citation show the best average acre
yields yet obtained in the state. The
state average in 1915 was 35.5 bushels
ana in 1914, 27 bushels an acre Based
on the bright returns from this years
crop, authorities predict an acre yield
for 1916 of at least 40 bushels.
wisconsin grows fully one-eighth of
the barley raised in the whole country,
ana ranks third in the roll of states
in total production.
According to Mr. Moore. fully %
per cent of the seed used in growing
the Badger barley crop is of the we'll
known pedigree variety first grown at
the agricultural experiment station.
and distributed largely by means of
the cooperative association of grain
growers affiliated with the station.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Voting Machines Barred.

That voting machines cannot he
used in the November election unless
such machines accommodate the presi-
Dental, referendum and state ballots,
is the opinion of Attorney General
owen given to Louis J. Fellenz, dis
trict attorney of Fond du Lac county.
Mr.. Fellenz, in his inquiry, asked
for an opinion on the legality of the
proposition of voting the presidential
and referendum ballots by paper
ballot and the state ballot on "A voting
machine in precincts where the vot-
ing machines are used.
1T would he entirely practicable TO
conduct the election in the manner
you suggest says the attorney gen
eral, but a reading of the election
statutes creates the impression that no
such plan of procedure was in the
legislative mind. While the question
is not free from doubt / have CON
cluded that it should be answered in
the negative; that it is not permitted.
In case the voting machine win not ac-
commodate the presidential ballot, the
official ballot, and the referendum bal
lot, to vote the official ballot on the
machine and the other ballots In the
usual way"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

A remarkable showing is made by
the 72S state banks and trust COM
panies for the two months and twelve
days between June 30. 1916. and Sep
! TENDER II, 1916 as well as for the
year, September u, 1918, and Septem-
Der II, 1916. For the shorter period
the net increase of resources is So
612.715,51, while for the year the in
crease is $35,015. 54041. These facts
appear in the abstract given out by
Commissioner of Banking Kuolt COW
ering the reports of the banks and
trust companies as of September u.
1916.
The total resources reported on Sep
tember l. are $282, 70S, 1851 as
against '$247.G92, SSS.13 a year ago and
S27G095Tl303 on June 80 last
The big item of increase is in loans
and discounts which since June 80
have grown from $1S6. 500, S36.0G to
S191 1875. 091O3, an increase Of $4,295-
2G497.
Holdings of banks, stocks and secur-
tiles are S600000 more than two
months ago, while the item of notes
and currency oG hand shows an in
increase of $225,653.
Deposits since June 30 show in
creaseS as follows:
Individual deposits. 81 .462, $50 ~
Demand certificates .............. LOST ,669. Is
Time certificates ...........,...... 3.270. Ito 40
Savings deposits ....-............. Lois, 75S 81
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
BADGERS Given New hnnor-


San Antonio Tex.-BaGger guards
men were given one of the greatest
compliments that could be given when
Brig. Gen. Henry Green allowed the
Wisconsin brigade to head the column
which passed in review before Austin's
mayor when the men made their entry
into that city.
Austin welcomed the National Guard
and regular troops with open arms.
Bands met the column at the outskirts
of the city, and led the way through
tie principal streets. The entire popu-
lace was out in festive attire Bust
ness houses were decorated to the last
degree to show their friendliness to
the troops and their appreciation of
the maneuver march they had success
fully accomplished The streets were
lined with thousands of people.
The fact that the Wisconsin trOops
We're given the privilege of heading the
division is due to the fact that they
were ut the division headquarters on
the exact minute at which their orders
called for their presence. General
Green was visibly pleased when the
Wisconsin staff officers rounded the
turn and came up the slope adjoining
division headquarters promptly on the
hour. He and his staff had just come
cut of the gate of the field where the
division officers had camped when Gen
erai Richardson. at the head of his col
umn. appeared.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
BADGER STATE NEWS.
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN A FEW LINES.
GOOD RETURNS FOR PICKLES
Sucumbers Playing important Part in
New Lands in Upper Wisconsin,
Farmers Realize From SIS to
$50 Per Acre.

-Recapitulation of the
1915 picking season in this locality
shows that pickles are one of the sta
pie cash crops playing an important
part in the settlement of the new lands
of upper Wisconsin. The report Of
John Lee. manager of the picking sta
ton at CrivitZ, shows receipts of 5000
bushels for the season, and I. NJ. GRIPPE,
manager at Wausaukee, reports $500
bushels. A new station with two watts
was erected during the summer at Por-
terfeld, and has been operated
throughout the season. Farmers real
lied all the way from s75 to $3.50 per
acre on their cucumbers CaulifOwer
also showed good returns, being grown
on contract for the picking companies
the same as cucumbers.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
STATE SENATOR'S
APPOINTED JUDGE
Governor Names E. r. FairchiId
to Succeed Justice
ESchWeiIer.
PLACE CLAIMED BY ANOTHER
John c. kleist, Socialist, Asserts He
is Entitled to the Vacant Place
on the Milwaukee
Bench.

Madison.-State Senator Edward T.
Fairchild has been appointed judge OF
the Milwaukee circuit court, branch
No. by Gov. L. L. Philip. He will
succeed Justice Franz c. Eschweiler,
and will serve until a successor is
elected in the judicial election in April.
1917.
He has resigned as senator from the
Fifth Milwaukee district Under the
law, the governor viii call special
election to fill that vacancy at the
polls on November Z and there will be
primary election for the nomination
10 days prior to that date.
Mr.. Fairchild will serve until next
spring. when he will have to seek cleo
ton to fill out the unexplred term.
Judge Eschweiler's term was short
ened from six years to five by the last
legislature, this action being taken at
the request of the judge, who other
wise would have had to seek re-elec-
ton at a municipal election, when the
multiplicity Of candidates for various
offices makes 1t more probable that
the candidates for judicial Offices will
be neglected
John G. Kleist, Socialist, who has
been candidate for circuit judge
many times, claims that he is entitled
to succeed Judge Eschweiler. He CON
tends that the law shortening the term
is Illegal, and at an election since the
measure was passed his friends wrote
in his name as a candidate for the
office.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
POEiffcS

President Wilson made II plain at
Long Branch \. j. that he wants no
"disloyal' American to vote for him.
He expressed indignation over tele-
gram from Jeremiah A. OLeary of
New. York. president of the Amerl-
can Truth society, accusing him of be
ing pro British and saying he had
failed to obtain compliance with Amer
lean rights The president sent Mr.
OLcary short telegram which Off
cials indicated Mr.. Wilson had desired
to put in stronger language.
John NJ. Parker. Progressive nomi-
nee for vice president said at New
Orleans he would take the stump
against Charles Evans Hughes
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Plan State Cleanup.

To forewarn Wisconsin citizens or
the danger of serious epidemic of
infantile paralysis next year, the
state board of health has addressed
communication to every health Of
ficer in the state asking that pub
lie action be instituted at once TO
restrict the possibility of a general out
break Health officers are asked 10
take up with mayors, councils or
boards of health the betterment of san
itary conditions
Every city and village in the state
is petitioned to enact ordinances Gov
ering garbage, alleys, manure piles,
ceSSpools, dust. debris of any type. low
places where water accumulates. and
rubbish OF all kinds. Ii is advised that
homes be screened against flies in the
spring. and a general cleanup of the
interior of the homes insisted upon.
and that If the results sought are not
obtained, some method of enforcing
cleanliness be adopted
I'VE believe thar tins procedure can
be taken with little expC~Se." says the
boards communication. "and in doing
So not only viii the poSs Adlity Of an
epidemic be lessened. but the protec-
tion of the children will be increased
against ether diseases which have
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Foreign

Safe blowers held up and robbed the
Bank of Hamilton branch at Caron,
Sask.. IS miles west of Moosejaw.
and escaped with $4,000.
General Won Wandel has been dis
missed from his post as deputy minis
ter of war. according to Berlin dis
patch to Amsterdam.
Any Statesman refusing to do
everything possible against England
would deserve hanging. Chancellor
Won BethmannIlolwegg declared in his
speech before the reichstag, which
convened at Berlin.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
State Bank Resources Grow.

Madison-Total resources of state
banks for the period ending Sept. II,
1916, are 1892, 70S,428. according to
the Official statement of the state bank
ing department This is an increase
of $35,015,54041 over the same period
last year The total loans and dis
counts for the present period is $751;
195,091.03 which is an increase of
more than 100000 over the state
ment made on June 80, 1916.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
To Call Special Session

Madison-A special session OF n.
legislature for the purpose of eaaclis.
legislation which will enable soldia,,
of the Wisconsin National guard noc,
on the border to vote by mail in r..
November election will be called win
in few days. Gov. Philip is n.
authority for this statement. = do NJ,
know on just what day the call WIN
be issued, but it will come shortly
said the governor.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Il. W. Rood Heads Veterans

Madison-The Dane County War
Veteran association, in annual meet.
ing here. elected H. w. Rood of Madi.
son as president George B. Merrick
of Madison, secretary, and c. NJ. Pal.
mer of Madison treasurer. Seventv
members of the association attended
the gathering.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
sunervisor Is Naturallz.d

Observation-Disclosures Henry Marty
who became a citizen of the United
States at a special session of the cir.
cult court, enjoys the distinction n,
having been elected member Of the
county board five months before he be.
came citizen. Mr.. Marty is a native
of Switzerland.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Jury Returns FIFTY Indictment.

Oshkosh-The United State grand
jury has completed taking evidence N
cases brought to its attention. Nearly
sixty cases were submitted to tba
grand jury and about fifty indictments
were returned Most of these indict.
ments have to do with alleged viola.
ton of the federal law relating to thu
sale of liquor to Indians.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Charitable institutions Exempt. ,

MadisOn-All Y. NJ, c. A. building,
and other property owned and operat.
ed by organizations for Charitable
benevolent, religious nd educational
purposes" is exempt from taxation. &C.
cording to the opinion of Attorney Gen.
eral W. c. owen, given to the state
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
MANY U. w. Men Aonnr.d

Rhirelander - More men from the
University of Wisconsin faculty were
appointed to good state offices by Gov
Philip than any other governor, de-
clared c. r. Van Hise, president OF
tht university, in a short talk before
a large crowd of farmers and business.
men here.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
WAITING on Tables Popular.

Madison-Waiting on table is moe
popula, than any other kind OF work
for all or part of their expenses in the
University of Wisconsin. Over $50 stu
dents asked for positions as walters
during registration week.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
AGED Soldier a Suicide.

Milton Strong, 20 years
old, civil war veteran, committed
suicide by slashing his throat with a
razor Strong came here six weeks
ago from the state soldiers home.
The cause of suicide was despondency
over poor health.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
AGED Woman in Court.

Green Bay-Mrs. Carrie Machlen. g.
years old, appeared in police court 10
answer to a charge of being drunk.
She is the oldest woman ever arrested
for this offense here. She was re-
leased in care of her husband, who is
20 years old.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

GAINESVILLE - An electrical storm
which did some damage in this region
was marked by one peculiar incident.
Lightning struck a farm house, went
through to the pantry where it set fire
to f1reless cooker; there were no
other marks on the house.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

from time TO time been large FACTOR
In increasing the death rate"
Nisconsin's incidence of infanule
paralysis, now about 80 cases since
July l. is not regarded as an epidemic,
being scattered very generally through
out the state. Its abatement is ex-
pected with colder weather.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Washington

The pension office at Washington an
nounced the list of army and navy vet
Grams who will receive an additional
pension of $40 month under "A recent
act of congress by reason of the fact
that they are holders of medals Of
honor granted for having distinguished
themselves conspicuousy above and
beyond the call of duty.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Sheriff Reslans by Wire.

MadiSon.-SheriG Martin Kjelstad
of Pierce county filed his reSig-
nation by telegraph in the office Of
Governor Philip. who viii make an
appointment To till the vacancy within
day or two. The message gave no
cause for the resignation.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
injured BY Runaway Car.

Andrew Peterson, an
employee of the county road crew, sus-
tanned serious injuries when the gravel
car on which he was riding started
down hill, jumped the track and plung-
ed down an embankment.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Fire threatens Bio Plant.

Msnitowoc 49, Fire which start.
ed from an explosion Of gases al
the plant of the Aluminium Goods
Manufacturing company threatened to
spread throughout the large plant, but
was extinguished with little damage.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Want SIS. 600 for Girls cnh

Kenosha-A call has been sent out
asking for a fund of SIS, 900 to build
girls club for Kenosha Kenosha has
more than 1000 young women who
work, and many of them come to tbs
city from other cities in the state
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Green Bay-The school in Distrlri
No. in the town of Union and s.
Mary's Catholic school at Bruss7.9
were closed when two new cases q n
fantile paralysis were discovered.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Is Thrown Under Train.

Green Bay-Leander Holquist, a
lumberjack, fell while trying to catch
freight train near Wausaukee and
was thrown under the wheels. His
right leg was cut off and he suffered
internal injuries He died in d Green
Bay hospital
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Loqoino viii Be More Expensive

Green Bay-Expense OF logging this
season will be increased because of the
advance in the cost of food. Labor is
scarce. il is sand, and loggers expect
difficulty in obtaining men. even at in
creased wages.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Will Build sub-ststion

Neenah-The Wisconsin Traction
Light, Heat & Power company, v2--A
has its main plant at Appleton. If 10
erect a sub-station at Little Lake bE.,s
des Mortes, here, for tie furnLsl.-s
OF additional power to Neenah patil-h'
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Fire threatens Bio Plant.

Manitowoc-t'irew which started from
an explosion of gasses at the plant
of the Aluminium Goods Manufactur
ing company threatened to spreat
throughout the large plant, but was
extiGgnishea with little damage.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Kenosha-Mrs. Mary E. Murray. 70
years old. widow of the late John Muir
ray and one of the best known of
the pioneer women of Kenosha county,
died at her home here
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Domestic

RI. Rev. Dr, HuySche Wolcott Yeat-
manBiGgs lord bishop Of Worcester.
who arrived In New Yorh from Eng
land, corrohorated the statement ~
n naval officer as TO the navy operating
the tanks. The bishop said thar 100 OF
the tanks were sent 10 the czar
The department of labor ut Wash
ineton has given Sergt Mai. Robert
MiddemuS. British soldier who had
been blinded in battle. permission to
remain six months longer in the coun-
try lie tame here TO collect Iunds for
blind soldiers.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
City Attorney Resigns.

anesville-William H. DougheTt has
resigned from his Office as city attor-
ney, because of private business inter
ests which make it impossible for him
to continue in the office.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Stevens Point-The schools OF the
city opened with 274 enrolled in Tie
high school, an increase of twenty-five
over the beginning of last year.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
500 PLAQUE Cases In STATE

Madison--Coon Valley. sermon coun-
~, and the town Of Frankfort Pepin
county. each reported cases Of infan-
tile paralysis, increasing the state to-
tai to 302
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
KILLED in Wind storm.

La Crosse-Taking refuge IN re
barn on his sisters farm from sll-
den storm, while on his way 10 Fis5
her, Albert Munson. aged sc, ~-ss hil.-4
when the building was blow GoNL-
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Washington-The following Wiscon-
sin postmasters have been appointed:
Gordon. Douglas county, Roy E. Law
Ter, vice L. A. Knight. deceased; White
Lake, Langlade county William II.
Gamble, vice new Office.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Two negroes. aceased of being impli-
Gated in he killing If Deputy sheriff
James Gibson daring Jail delivery az
Nowate Okla. were taken from the
SAIL Ivy mob and lyDchcd in front Of
the courthouse.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Would Raise reIephone Rates.

Janesyille-The Wisconsin railroad
commission has set Oct. II as the date
for the hearing of the case of the Rock
County Telephone company, which
wishes to raise its business rates to SO
a month from a rate of 81 and $3.50.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

GAINESVILLE 49, The Rock County Sug
ar company, with plant in this city,
is planning on re-opening next year for
business, provided the firm can secure
sufficient acreage from the farmers.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Aoed Fisherman browns.

Jefferson - While fishing in hot%
river, John Dominick, 80 years old. go
neer business man of this city fell mo
the water and was drowned.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Menasha The annual convention of
the Wisconsin Rest Day association is
to bs held in this city, Nov. 20 and u.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

ShawanO-The Democratic county
committee named W J. Dolan chair
man. E. J. Scott. secret9I., and Dr. B.
Roger. treasurer.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Manitowoc-C. Rudolph Zorn, known
as the father of the county board, is
dead. aged u. He served in the as
sembly in the early sos.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Kenosha. - Mrs. Mary Z. Mar
ray. seventy years old. widow of
the late John Murray. and one Of thu
best known Of the pioneer women II
Kenosha county, ed at her homs
here.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Mosroe-Green county dairymen
won an increase in price for the milk
without the necessity of calling a
strike.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Neenah.-The National Textile r.
Der company plant, closed since last
February, has resumed. The concern
manufacturers a substitute for baling
material
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07

Menasha-Milk dealers have an
nounced that hereafter GEMS a quart
will be charged for milk Pints will
sell at cents
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Liahtnina shocks Judue.

Stevens Point--A lightning bolt
smashed large oak tree near the
courthouse and shocked Judge B. Is.
Park
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-10-07
Mesic0n War NegUs

More than hundred Villa followers
We're Killed, the bandit leader. Baude-
lio Tribe, WAS taken prisoner and
heavy casualties were suffered by Car
rama forces in light at Cuslhulra-
chic. a mining center near Chihuahua
city. according to message received
by General Trevino at chihuahua City,
Mex.