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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
HOME TALENT MINSTREL SHOW
Will Be Staged at Unique Thsater
Next Thursday Evenin3.-Mu2ic
BY LueI's Orchestra

About twenty persons will be in
the home talent minstrel show that
is to be staged Thursday evening,
May II, at the Unique theater and
some of the best talent of the city
will be prepared to offer first-class
entertainment. The program will be
divided into three parts and will
commence at 9 O'Clock, following one
show of the regular moving picture
program. Music will be furnished
during the show by Luell's Harp or
chestra.
The following people will compose
the minstrel troupe: j. A. Michael
son, M. C. Martin, r. M. Lewis, r.
B. Woodwork, Clark Robinson, A A.
Conrad, f. E. Munroe, Henry Levin
and Tom Robbins, Misses Josephine
Nelson, Ruth Hamblin, Fern Lees,
Edith Haesecke, Vivian Doucette,
GeOrgiana Lieberman and Anna
Virum.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
"WHiTE WAY" AGAIN TALKED OF

A discussion of the matter of in
stalling a white way" lighting sys-
tenn for the city of Ladysmith was
held during the special meeting of
the council at the city hall Monday
evening. A report from the state
was read regarding the advantages
and disadvantages experienced by a
number of Wisconsin cities having
the ornamental system Of street
lighting.
Manufacturers of the iron standards
will place lights on a number of the
street corners here as an experiment
and to give the citizens an idea Of
the practicability and ornamental
qualities of the proposed system. AS
soon as this move has been made
another meeting will be called to
take definite steps on the question
of changing the cities lighting.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
ENTERTAINS THE COUNTY BOARD
Young Ladies of the Training Schoci
Serve Fine Supper, Followed
BY Program

The students and faculty of the
Rusk County Training School enter
tanned the members of the county
board, the city and county officials
and the local press at banquet
Tuesday evening, held in the base
ment of the training school. The re-
past served by the young ladies of
the institution gave proof that they
possessed a high degree of skill in
the culinary art, despite the fact that
school-ma'ams are popularity supposed
to scorn such accomplishments
After the guests had done full JUS
tice to the supper and had settled
back to the enjoyment of the cigars
that were passed, Prof. Burns adj
dressed the gathering on the work Of
the training school and the broader
scope of activities opening before it.
He then called upon Miss Merle
Rasmussen, of Bruce, who gave a
very pleasing and creditably-rendered
recitation. The president of the SEN
ior class, Miss Leona Zimpel, of this
city, was then introduced and gave an
instructive and entertaining talk on
the problems that confront the teach
err in these modern times, on the
things now expected of teacher and
on the inspiration and value to them
in more than merely an educational
way of the training given them in the
county normal.
The guests were then called upon
and many responded with impromptu
speeches, testifying to their apprecia-
ton of the courtesies shown them
and discussing various means of Civ
ing the teacher the assistance and
support that is needed to secure the
best results from our most important
crop, as one of the speakers classed
the boys and girls of Rusk county.
The program of the evening was
closed with the spirited rendition by
the students of a couple of songs of
their school.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
POTATO co NTEST
BOYS AND GIRLS CAN COMPETE
FOR SPECIAL PREMIUMS AT
COUNTY FAIR
SEED WILL Be FURNISHED FREE
Object is To Promote Growing Of a
Few Standard Varieties in Rusk
County

Several banks in the county have
loaned money to the representative
for the purpose of purchasing a linn
tied amount of pure certified potato
seed which is to be distributed in
one peck lots to rural school chill
dren.
These potatoes will be distribut ed
in any school district where there
are three or more boys or girls ten
years old or older, who will promise
to plant the peck of pure seed pota-
toes under the direction of the coun-
ty representative. The representa-
tive will furnish each boy or girl
with one peck of seed free. The boy
or girl will return one and one-half
pecks from his or her crop this fall.
The object of this project is to
encourage the growing of a standard
variety of pure seed potatoes to com
pare the pure seed with the common
potatoes being grown by the parent
and to test the three varieties of po-
tatoes in all parts of Rusk county.
The children may" select from the
three following varieties: Green
Mountain, Rural New Workers and
the Burbanks.
Special premiums will be offered by
the county fair association for eX-
hlbits of potatoes grown by these
boys and girls. Those who wish to
enter this contest and receive this
free seed should send in their names
at once to G. NJ Householder, Lady
smith, Wis. Rural school teachers
are asked to explain this project to
the older pupils of their schools.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
MEMBERS OF COUNTY BOARD

The new county board is composed
of the following members: Towns
G. S. Arnold, Willard; F. N. Brain
erd, Big Bend; Joe Butcher, Rusk; c.
P. Coon, Thornapple; L. w. Cox, Mar
shall; H. G. Dukerschein, True; Ora
Flechtner, washington; Jessie Ever,
Hubbard; ]. r. Hamilton, Dewey; j.
A. Hathaway, Wilson; O. L. Hotz,
Hawkins; E. Fl. Jacobs, Flambeau;
P. ]. Kassela, Stubbs; Gus Mitchell,
Big Falls; J. G. Riegel, Lawrence;
H. A. Schimberg, Grow; j. A.
Schmidt, Grant; Sever Serley, Muir
ry; |. Tomczak, Strickland. Villages
B. M. Apker, Conrath; George M.
Carnachan, Bruce; Lee Van Patter,
Glen Flora; p. Fl. Shafer, Ingram; A.
r. Helm, Tony; j. G.. Stubbs, Weyer-
haeuser. City of George
Manley, first ward; Nate Hand, sec
ond ward. L. c.. Streater, third ward;
G.. Stanton, fourth ward; Harry Bal
lou, fifth ward; G. A. Winter, sixth
ward.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
TONY

Mrs. l.. A. Menard was a Lady
smith shopper Monday.
Miss Luella Sharrah has gone to
Eau Claire to consult an ear spe-
cialist
Mrs Nels Omark and daughter
Josephine, were Ladysmith shoppers
Monday.
Miss Lenora Kuehlthau and Miss
Frances Helm were Ladysmith shop
PEERS Tuesday
Mrs. Frank Newhouse, who was
operated on at the hospital at Ap-
pleton some time ago, has returned
home. Her health is much improved
The school here has been closed
and fumigated on account of diphthe-
ria in the community. No new cases
are reported up to this writing.
Mrs. D. F. Watson and Albert
MinseI were called to Chippewa Falls
Tuesday to attend the funeral of
their mother, who died in the hospi-
tai there.
Mr. and Mrs. Gier were called to
Appleton on account of the sudden
death of Mrs. Gier's mother. Mr..
Gier returned Monday and Mrs. Gier
will remain indefinitely.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
DEATH OE w. O. HOOD

The death of William O. Hood oc-
Cured last Saturday at the home OF
his son, c. B. Hood, on Worden-av.
Death was caused by complications
resulting from pleuro-pneumonia. De
ceased was 55 years, months and 4
days of age. He is survived by two
brothers and one son.
Funeral services were held here,
at the home, Monday forenoon, Rev
D. J. Howe officiating, after which
the remains were taken to Barron,
former home of the deceased, FOL
burial. The Odd Fellows, of which
Mr.. Hood was a member, had charge
of the funeral. Rev. E. Harris con-
Quoted services at Barron.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
RETURNS TO HOSPITAL

About ten days ago, Rev. A. van
Halder, one of our local clergymen,
went to the Marshfield hospital for
the purpose Of having obstructing
bones removed from the side of his
nose.
Imagining himself to have com
pletely recovered within three days,
he journeyed back to Ladysmith He
had scarcely been back in Ladysmith
a day, when he contracted ma
lignant case of acute tonsilitis. FIR.
Van Halder has returned to Marsh
field and will be there about two
weeks more.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
MYSTERIOUS FLYER AGAIN seen
Airship Seen at Crane Saturday
Night BY Crowd of Dancers

The mysterious airship that has
been seen over SO many norEhern
Wisconsin towns during the past few
months, was seen by a number Of
Crane people Saturday night at about
1870. A dance was in progress at
the time when some one who was
outside saw the might flyer" He
Immediately notified the dancers and
all went out and saw the mysterious
visitor themselves. The man who
first saw it plainly heard the, chug-
ging of the motor, but When those in
the hall ran out the noise Of the en-
CINE was no longer audible on ac-
count of the distance. All could see
the bright light it carried, however,
which, they state, was fully as large
as the headlights now carried on To-
comOtives.
The aeroplane was headed for
Minneapolis.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
VITAL STATISTICS, RUSk CO

The ascendancy of the birth rate
for the first quarter of the year
1916 over the death rate for the
same period in this county is nearly
200 per cent, according to the rec
ords on file at the county register OF
deeds office The births number So
and the deaths %.
The majority of births was in favor
of the male sex, 33 being born as
compared with 80 females.
Sixteen marriage licenses were is
sued in the first quarter of the year
to prospective brides and grooms. OF
the male applicants eight were over
25 years of age and eight under that
age, and of the women applicants
were over 25 years of agq and 10
under that age.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
CLASS PLAY AT WEYERHAUSER

The Senior class of the Weyer-
haeuser highschool will stage their
class play "a Noble Outcast" at the
opera house at Weyerhaeuser Sat
urday evening, May 6. Musical mum
bers will be given between acts by
the highschool glee club.
The following is the cast Of charac
Roy Anderson; Frances, Col. Lees
daughter, Ruth Maffett; Jerry Yves
ton, the Noble outcast, Lloyd Grif-
fin; Sadie, a servant, May Maffett;
Jack Worthington, Tom Anderson;
James Blackburn, Jacks rival, Ralph
Miller; Mrs. Lee, the Cors. wife,
Frances Gillett.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
CHILD "AcToRSv DO WELL

The cantata, ''On Plymouth Rock, >
was presented to appreciatiye audi
ences at the highschool gymnasium
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings by
the junior highschool (seventh and
eighth grades) The work of the
children was very creditable to every
one of the participants and also re-
flected much credit and gave evi-
dence of a great deal of work on the
part of their instructors, particularly
upon Miss Musgrove, who directed
the performance and Miss Preston,
who assisted in the preparatory
work
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
WILL AWARD TROPHIES,

The following trophies will be
awarded to members of the gun
club as follows:
Gold medal for high average OF
season. Contestant must shoot at
least seven times. Prize awarded by
gun club. Sterling silver watch charm
contested for according to handicap
system, by the Dupont Powder co.
Casting rod for high run without a
miss during the month"; Of May,
awarded by secretary Dr.. R. M. Lea.
Other trophies will be announced
later
Shooting for the trophies starts
Sunday, May Z.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
MOVING PICTURES OF LADYSMITH
Camera Man At Work Filming
Scenes in This City.-WII Be
Shown Here in About
Ten Days

The camera man began his work
of filming the city this morning. The
first pictures taken We're of the city
schools, river scenes and part of the
residential district. This afternoon
pictures of the business center of
the town were filmed.
In about ten days the developing
and finishing of the film will have
been completed and the pictures
Will be sent here to be shown at
the Unique theater. The reel which
will be nearly a thousand feet in
length will then be turned over as
the property Of the business men of
the city.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
THIEVES RAID LUNCH WAGON

Thieves raided e. N. Gesell's lunch
room located near the depot between
the hours of 1870 and o'clock Sun
day morning, securing several dol
lars in cash. A quantity of eatatles
and cigars were also made away
with in the looting.
The vandals attempted to remove
the lock on the front door, but evi-
IDENTIFY fearing detection in that
quarter they changed their opera
tions by forcing an entrance through
the rear door. The work is believed
to have been done by 'floaters."
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
Pickpockets Working This Vicinity

FlCkPCCkStS WOINhi9 iu'S N~'V
Pickpockets have been active in
making local trains running into La
dysmith the field of their "artful
lodging operations" during the past
week, judging from the depredatlons
that have been committed on passen-
gers recently.
Monday morning when Mike StaJ-
kowski was riding the "scoot" from
Conrath to Ladysmith his purse con-
tanning $40 was taken from him
while he was washing his face in
the basin at one end of the car. A
stranger brushed against StajoWskl
as the latter immersed his face and
instinctively putting his hand to his
hip pocket Stajowski discovered that
his pocketbook was missing. He in
stantly charged the stranger with the
theft which was emphatically denied
and as no police officer could be
found at the depot here when the
train arrived the victim could not
push his charges.
An old civil war veteran was also
plundered of his purse containing
considerable sum Of money on the
train between Ladysmith and Gamer
on last week.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
ORGANIZE FARMERS CLUB

The county representative met
with the people of Joint District Nc.
8, Dewey and Flambeau, last Sunday
afternoon. The meeting was well at
tended and active interest was ex-
pressed in the work that is being
done by the agricultural representa-
tive. Plans were formulated for a
community Farmers Club to be or
ganized at the next meeting. Joe
Haasl and Miss Theresa Diederich, the
teacher, were appointed as commit
tee to arrange the first program to
be held in about two weeks.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
LAY BRICK ON TWO BUILDINGS

Brick-layers are now at work on
two buildings in Ladysmith and we
understand more new buildings are
contemplated Work Of laying brick
on the Ellingson building on wesi.
Worden-av commenced this morning.
This building, the dimensions of
which are 22x34, will be one story
high, but will when completed be the
finest land office in this county,
doubtless in this part of the state.
And, it's, erection is Of considerable
Importance to Ladysmith as it means
the coming to this city as a resident
Of a live, energetic business man in
tho person of G. G.. Ellingson, of
Hawkins.
Monday morning the work of lay
ing brick on the addition to the rear
of the postoffice block was com
menced. The addition will be one
story high
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
CASE is DISMISSED

Leslie and Wesley Douglas, of
Crane, were brought before Judge
Maloney Saturday, charged with be-
ing incorrigibles and vagrants and
their commitment to the Industrial
School for Boys, the reform school, >
was asked Testimony was intro
duced that the boys had carried con-
cealed weapons and had been doing
some thieving However, they were
not proven guilty of the charges pre-
'ferred in the complaint and were dis
missed
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
DEATH OF JOHN NELSON

John Nelson, who has made Lady
smith and vicinity his residence dur
ing the past ten years, passed away
in a hospital at Marshfield yester-
day following a siege of pneumonia.
The deceased had been operating a
farm near Murry when he became i'll.
He has a brother living in Canada
but all of his other relatives reside
in Sweden. The remains will be
brought to this city tomorrow morn
ing for interment unless other dis
position is made by the decaased's s
brother.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
WILL RUN ASHLAND MILL

The Menasha Paper Co. will start
up it's sulphite mill at Ashland as
soon as it can be got ready for OPP
erations, after being shut down for
the past two years. 1t will be prob
ably be running in six weeks.
Sylvester Tomczak, now employed
here as sulphite cook, will be pro-
noted to the position of superintend-
ent of the sulphite mill at Ashland
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
4 MARRIED

The marriage of Miss Tella Miller,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mil
Ter, of this city, to Frederick w. Sic
vert, occurred at st. Paul Tuesday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Miss Alice
Miller, sister Of the bride, and Alex
Siewert, of Bird Island, Mimi, a
brother of the groom, acted IS
bridesmaid and best man, re.
spectively
The newly welded couple left i'm
mediately for Buffalo Lake, Mimi, to
spend a few days at the home Of the
groom's parents. Later they will re-
turn to Bird Island, Mimi, where Mr..
Siewert has an established mercan-
tile business, to make their home
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
MACHINERY ARRIVES

The machinery for the Cloverdale
COOPERATIVE Cheese Co., located six
miles north of this city, arrived yes
.terday and is being installed as rap
idly as possible The plant will
commence operations about the 10th
of this month.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
JUNIOR PROM NEXT FRIDAY

Elaborate decorations are being
planned for the junior prom to be
given next Friday evening by the
class of 1917 of the highschool at the
school auditorium. A banquet will
be given at 8 p. m. and dancing will
commence at 10 o'clock and con-
tinue until 1 O'Clock. Music for the
occasion. will be rendered by Luell's
Harp orchestra.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
Gard of Thanks

We desire to extend our sincere ano
heartfelt thanks to the many kind
neighbors and friends who assisted
us in the time of our late great be-
reavement the loss of our beloved
father, and to especially thank the
members of Willard Rebekah lodge.
MRS. A. j. WINNIGE.
MRS. CHAS. LEIDTHOLDT
JULIUS REICHERT.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05

The advance sale of tickets for the
Birth of Nation" has been very
heavy, practically all of the seats
for the performance this evening
having been taken by this afternoon.
The sale of reserved seats for the
matinee was not so marked but be-
ginning this morning the amount of
seating capacity began to diminish
rapidly.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
ANOTHER MEETING CALLED

Owing to light attendance at the
chautauqua meeting held Tuesday
evening at the city hall it was
thought advisable to call another
meeting which will be held at the
same place next Wednesday night.
All interested in the chautauqua, and
all signers of the guarantee list
particularly should attend. >
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
Marriage Licenses [

The following marriage licenses
were issued by the county clerk the
past week:
Robert D. Fish to Gladys Teeters,
both of Sheldon.
Henry Gerberding to Viola John,
both of Conrath.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05

The marriage of Frank Tepler and
Mary Sczensy, both of Conrath, oc
Cured Tuesday morning at O'Clock
at ST. Mary's church, Rev. Father
Bauman officiating. The newlyweds
will make their home at Conrath
where the groom has a farm.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05
GUN CLUB SCORES

Eighteen members of the local gun
club appeared at the range on the
fair grounds Sunday morning, the
following scores resulting:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05

Peter Thomas, of ST. Paul, and
Miss Mathilda Huhn, of Conrath,
were united in marriage at st. Mary's
church Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock, Father Bauman performing
the ceremony. They will make ST.
Paul their home, Mr. Thomas having
a position as a car-repairer in the
railroad shops there
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05

Benjamin j. Martindale, son of A.
G. Martindaa, of this city, and Miss
Clara Alexander, daughter of P. H.
Alexander, of Hillsdale, were mar
ried Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
at the residence of Rev. D. j. Howe,
the latter officiating at the cere-
mony. The couple will make their
home here.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05

The marriage of Winfred Schmidt,
son of F. c. Schmidt, to Miss Eula
Calkins, daughter of H. G. Calkins,
occurred Monday at Minneapolis
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-05-05

Continued on Page p
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-30
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE why OR
DER OT SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SHOULD NOT BE MADE

In the Superior Court of the State OF
california, in and for the County of
Imperial
In the matter of the estate of w. T.
Reed, deceased.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of
the court from the verified petition of
Cora Reed, administrators of the estate
of w. II Reed, on file herein, that it is
necessary to sell certain real estate of
said deceased, it is ordered by the court
that all persons interested in the estate
of said w. r. Reed, deceased, appear
before the Suuerior court of the Coun-
tv Of Imperial. State OF California. at
the court room thereof, in the CITY of
EI CeUtrO, in said county and state.
on the l4th day Of April, 1916, at =
o'clock in the afternoon of said dav
then and there to show cause, if anv
they have, why an order as praved
for in the petition, should not be grant
ed to the said administrators to sell
the real estate of said deceased. sftu-
ated in the City and County Of San
DieEO state Of California, at either
public or private sale, for the purposes
mentioned in the petition, as She shall
Judge to be for the best interests of
said estate and of the parties inter
ested therein.
II is further ordered that copy of
this order be published at least once
week for four (4( successive weeks.
in the Imperial Valley Press, "a news
paner of general circulation printed
and published in said county
Dated this 1tth dav Of March. 1915.
FRANKLIN j, COLE,
TuesApr1l Judge Of the Superior Court.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-30
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The pupils of the High School were
entertained by the Whittier Glee Club
This morning. The boys sang some
four selections and gave two readings.
Everyone appreciated very much their
selections and determined to hear them
tonight at the Christian church. The
enthusiasm was so great that many
of the boys of the school wanted to
borrow money right off to hear more
music. The young ladies have prom
ised to provide escorts for all BOYS
who cannot come otherwise. Although
this is leap year, anything that will
enthuse the girls so much certainly
will bear hearing.
The soldiers baseball team PLAYED
the High School team yesterday and
defeated them, 10 TO s. The soldiers
have good team to defeat Central.
since the game with Imperial was so
close-very close to nothing for FL
Centre. The boys are just beginning
to learn the game now, however. Later
in the season it is predicted that they
will come out and play some real base
ball. All Centralites are sincerely hop
ing they will.