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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10

life has Thousand exits" says a
philosopher. True, but how about the
fire escapes?
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Stastny have re-
turned to Chicago after a visit with
friends here.
Miss Esther Shipper left Monday for
Milwaukee where she will remain for
several weeks.
Wauted-A second hand portable
saw mill. Address jos. krause, Reeds
vile, r. Il. 2, Wis.
Mrs. Philip Hartel left Tuesday for
Seymour being called there by the i'll
ness OF her mother,
Mrs Mary ellis has returned to her
nome at Deerbrook after y visit with
relatives in this city.
Joseph Willott returned Friday from
| Baraboo, Wis, where he attended the
funeral of relative.
| Mrs. Robert Koehler has returned
to Sheboygan after visit at the Kun
sh home in the city.
Miss Alice Brady, teacher vt Hika
spent Sunday at the home of her broth
err Atty. G. E. Brady.
Mr.. j. A. Polivka o! Polivka Corn
ers was in the city Monday and made a
call at the Pilot office.
Mrs, Lydia Hrabik left Monday for
the s4nitarium at w auwatosa to take
! treatment for nervousness.
D. II. Ludwig of the Wisconsin Knit
I ting Mills company has returned from
business trip in the east.
Mrs. Job Clark has returned from
! Milwaukee where she attended the fu-
neral of friend last week.
Mr. A. J. Fanta is at St. Louis at
! tendlng the annual meeting OF the
/ National Cutters association.
Income Tax Assessor Jos. Connell is
| at Madison in attendance at the annual
meeting of income tax assessors.
Hereafter Caiifornians in need OF an
expression of value utterly contemptu-
Gus will say, Not worth Otay dam. y
"Who owns wifes saviDgs?" asks
the Philadelphia Inquirer. First, who
nowadays has a wife who has SAVINGS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10
LOCAL AND Personal

Mrs. Isaac Craiteaeft Saturday for
visit at Milwaukee.
Mr.. VIM. Seibel was at Milwaukee
Monday on business.
Mr.. Fl. L. Wits left Friday on bust
ness trip to Chicago.
Rev. j. II. O'Leary spent Monday
with relatives at Milwaukee.
Mr.. John Smaley left Wednesday or
a business trip to Milwaukee.
Mrs. Chas. Zeman left Friday for u
visit with friends at Sheboygan
M. j. O'Donnell returned Monday
from business trip to Chicago.
Mr.. A. L. Otto OF Reedsvile made
a call at the Pilot Office Monday.
Mrs. L. O. Peterson left Friday for a
visit with relatives at Milwaukee.
Miss Gladys Williams left Friday for
visit with friends at Milwaukee.
A daughter WAS born Friday to Mr..
aud Mrs. John Dix, Chicago street.
Mr.. John Felt of Grmms was a call
err AZ the Pilot Office last Thursday.
Mrs. George Kennedy of Green Bay
spent Saturday with relatives here.
Mr.. John Sporer of Two Greeks WAS
caller AT the Pilot office Saturday.
Ralph Smith returned Monday from
Sheboygan where be visited friends.
Mr.. Dennis Reedy of Cooperstown
made call at the Pilot Office Saturday.
U. S. Marshal Randolph WAS home
from Milwaukee over Saturday ard
Sunday.
The Misses Gladys Williams and Lii
ah Radsky are visiting with friends at
Chicago.
Mrs Clara Billings, of Hart, Mich,
is visiting at the home Of DR.. and Mrs.
Teitgen.
Mr.. James Cody has returned from a
visit with his sister, Mrs. Thompson,
ct Amigo.
A baby girl WAS born Saturday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward RugowsRi, South
18th street.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10
ICAGO q NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY

Traip 3 except Sunday
Eru No M makes close connections at Kaukuua for Green Bay
Trains No 1873 and 49, making connections Appleton Jet for
2 connections at Mershhed for st Paul and Minneapolis
III and BIZ making CONNECTIONS Ashland FOR Duluth the superior
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10
HOME CIRCLE COLUMN.
WHAT IS HON

Home is not made of palace walls.
Though with pictures hung and gil
ded;
Home is where affection calls
Filled with shrines the heart hath
builded;
Home to which the faithful dove
Sails beneath the heaven above us.
Home is where there's one to love
Home is where there one to love us,
Homes not merely roof and room;
Home needs something to endear it.
Home is where the heart can bloom.
Where there's some kind lip to cheer
IT,
What is the home with none to meet
None to welcome, none to great as?
Home is sweet-and only sweet
Where there some we love to m"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10
Chinese Ambassador Furnished il 70
Sons of Mandarins, Though Not by
Any Means Willingly.

An amusing anecdote of the first
week of the war is told by Herbert
Adams Gibbons in his new book,
Paris Reborn" The wards Of the
Chinese government studying in Paris,
mostly the sons Of mandarins, accord
ing to Mr.. Gibbons finding themselves
suddenly destitute Of funds, applied to
their ambassador and their ,1usulate
in vain.
Finally as a last resort 60 hungry
students literally forced their way
into the embassy, deVourod the appe
thing meal which had already been
served in expectation Of his excel
lency and ended by raiding the pantry
While they were thus occupied the
ambassador returned, but being told
by the concierge what was happening
inside he decided that prudence was
the better part Of valor. Accordingly
he retired to a nearby restaurant and
telophuncd to the police.
There is nothing a Partisan enjoys
better even a Partisan genda,no says
Mr.. Gibbons, than a good joke. He
reports that the police did not 80 at
their task very strcnuously, adding
however, that in the end it took more
than words to get the students out
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10

ing the earning power of future gener-
atoms to pay war loan. We are not
in mourning for our boys lost at the
frout.-Cartoons Magazine.
TEST EVERY EAR.
TEST every ear OF corn intended for
planting"
Because OF the Gather unfavorable
conditions of the past season many
Wisconsin farmers are making this
their watchword FOR 1916.
1.-TWO tests must be given each ear
of corn-the eye test and the germina-
ton test, " says George b. Mortimer OF
the field crops department, University
of Wisconsin,
"F'irst, by the eye test, one can pick
the best candidates for the termination
test. The general maturity and vital
ity OF an ear can be told upon close in
spection-but that is not enough. To
be certain, use the termination test
box or cloth roll tester,
Ears well filed out, kernals plump
and sound, not chally, and firmly at
tached 20 firm, well colored cob, are
signs of quality in corn. Ears with
| kernels loose on the cob and weak in
color should be rejected al once with.
ont further testing. Cobs which are
damp and soft mean low vitality in the
corn.
after the best ears have been Sc
ected by the sight test one Is ready Ior
the final test-the germination box!
Six kernels taken from different rows
on the ear are usually sufficient for the
test and the percentage Of germina-
ton for each ear can be determined il
few days by this method, and all
doubt is removed,
1T pays to be sure about seed corn
test every ear before planting, w
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Reader Question: What is the Ori-
gin and significance Of the wireless
signal IS. 0. So" Answer; IS. o. S. 81
is the signal OF distress adopted by the
international wireless convention and
convey the meaning "All Stations
Danger" all other work must cease
az once and the aCrlctast attention be
given to this call IL is popularity in
terpreted as Saving OF Souls and
"Send Out Succor." The letters do
not, however, stand for these words.
NJ. l. -Question: Can you tell me
whether woman who has become a
citizen OF the United States through
the naturalization OF her husband loses
her citizenship when be dies and she
marries an allan? Answer; Yes.
Had she not married the second time
she would have retained her citizen
ship. And any Amercan-boru woman
who marries an alien loses her citizen.
ship.
Subscriber: 49, Question; Can you
give any information as to the expires
sion so. X, its origin, in hat circnn
stances its use is sactjgned 10y custom,
etc? Answer; The expression "O X
is d colIoquialism. To say IAN invoice
is 0. X" is common expression. Ii
S as correct w use 80 X" rs a noun
as verb. The past tense would be
80. K.'d" Webster gives this deini-
| - q D al ALA F.f .
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10
Plainly Expressed.

A certain rector in a small English
nlage who was lisliked IN the parish
lad curatc Who was very popular
md who, on his leaving, was present
ID with testimonial This excited
ho envy and wrath Of the rector and,
meeting with an old lady one day, he
aid 4 am surprised, Mrs. Bloom,
hat YOU should have subscribed to
his testimonial why, sir, said
The old lady. IF you'd been a-going
d have subscribed double
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10
Naroleon's Brother.

An interview with Napoleon's broth
or Joseph. from hitherto unpub.
lished manuscript, appeared in Har-
per's Magazine. 1t throws an interest
ing sidelight ON Napoleons directness
of speech. Joseph was sent for by the
emperor. ION my arrival" says re
narrative being man OF
few words and little ceremony, he
abruptly said: i have sent for you.
Joseph, to make you king OF Spain! !
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10


wood, Mich, being called there by the
illness of her brother william Rush
boldt.
Misses Louise and Julia Jirikowic
we're at Sheboygan Wednesday to at
tend the funeral OF friend, William
Kirst.
Mrs. Dan ellis and Mrs. B. Keelan
returned las night from a brief visit
with relatives at Manitowoc. Amigo
Journal.
Frank Muth and VIM. Brandt return
ed Friday from Madison where they at
tended the meeting of the state high
way congress.
Lester and Henry Collins and Miss
Frisbe Collins have returned to Sioux
Falls, S. Oak, after q visit at the home
Of M. J. O'Donnell.
County Supt. c. w. Meisnest left
Monday for Madison to attend the an
nual convention of county superintend
ents which opened yesterday.
THE Allies are Just starting" says
Lloyd George So it seems, and 1t
looks as if the Allies have needed re
liable starting and lighting system.
A burglar got So, 900 worth OF jewelry
from the home of Chicago lawyer,
and s53 in cash. AS a good collector
the lawyer was eelpsed by nobody bl
the burglar.
SALESMAN WANTED-to look al
ter our interest in Manitowoc and al,
acent counties. Salary or Commits
sion. Address Lincoln Oil Co. Cleye-
| land, q. Adv. IT.
a. J. LaCosse came down from Mar.
inette Saturday to join his wife and
children who have been visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Horal Nelson. Mr.. and Mrs. LaCosse
returned to Marinette Monday.
"If you feel utterly good for nothing
depressed, weak, blue, you have hao
the grip, says DR.. Woods Hutchinson
Some persons who experience such
sensations have had the grip, but 9th
ers have had the time of their lives.
Mrs Angelo Clas entertained q com
psny at her home Friday afternoon, in
honor of Miss Marguerite Stetfen
Bridge was played. Decorations were
in pink and white sweet peas. Mrs
Chas, Zeman Of Manitowoc was the only
out of town guest -Sheboygan Press,
NJ. L. Kellner of Kellnersville; l.,
| G. Jonte and Il. A. Bond Of Green Bay,
and Fred Teake and George Frosch Of
Wayside were in the city the first OF
the week To confer with a. 9. Liugel.
bach and Il. p. Mattern ON matters
pertaining TO the proposed Green Bay
Eastern electric rosd.
The banquet Of the knights of Col.
umbus witl be held at Woods hall on
Monday, Feb. p The original plan
WAS TO nave a banquet on Washington :
birthday, Feb. -, but owing to the facl
that they could not get the hall it was
changed 70 Monday, Feb. n, District
Deputy w. II. Dougherty OF GAINESVILLE
aad John f. Martin of Green Bay viii
bs the speakers.
Edward Mcmahon, a Maniroyoc
county boy, who has been secretary
OF the Madison Chamber of Commerce
the past few years, has accepted the
position OF general secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce OF ST. Paul
MINI. Mr.. McMahon was picked out
OF twenty applicants. The office pny.
salary of 81, 500 year and $1,000 foi
expenses. M. Mcmahon will remove
to ST. Paul within q month. He is
mem Der of the board of regents Of the
state university and his removal from
the state viii create vacancy in tn,
board.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10

You are tired tonight You expected
this morning to have an easy day, but
you have answered to the call of
mother until the sun is set and It's de
parting glory almost makes you long
for the beyond Now there are the
children TO be put to he'd. Your limit.
ed circumstances may not permit you
TO have a nurse, but remember you
cannot keep them with YOU long and
yopr patient service will ba richly re.
wardod. Go lovingly, prayorIuly; you
know not whom the last time may
come Death wounds deeply, even if
sc have been kind to our friendi
Comb the golden tangle carefully,
smooth the pillow and straighten the
little dreamdress and placing your
cheek close by your little darling's
listen TO "Naw lay me- and then
wait patiently FOR the ruby lips to
slowly ask God for some wished for toy
hss q fond good night Iu short, lock
the door Of the day gently and leave
the child haari.hoppy. Let none Of
the shadows that come with ripe years
slant athwart the youthful threshold Of
the son. The weary foot that rocks
The cradle may be- lulling a future
president or governor. Rock on fond
mother; sing your lullaby. God has
use Tor the frail humanity that smiles in
Is infant dreaming. Nevsr let discon.
tent enter your happy home. Keep q
cheerful tone and helpful hand aud
answer the call OF mother.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10

Every unholy passion we conquer DC
comes good angel in Us, making Us
stronger and truer Every outside evil
We resist aud 'n'a9t leaves us safer and
ADLER to eight and conquer in the next
battle, Conquered temptations become
allies and friends.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10
ADVERTISE IN THE PILOT
Worth While Quotation

Concentrate ali your thoughts upon
the work in hand. The suns rays DO
not burn Until brought to q focus. -
Selected.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-02-10
Thor t-untLru Hours.

Birds Oh prey generally seek their
prey in the daytime while beasts OF
prey generally seek theirs at night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-23
T0WNSHEND
DEATH OF HERBERT EVANS.
Had Been Afflicted With Heart Disease
Found Lifeless in Kitchen.

The townspeople were saddened We'd
nesday morning by news of the sudden
death of Herbert Evans His health
had been poor through the winter, but
he had seemed better lately and had been
doing his usual work. Tuesday night
he made many plans with his brother,
Charles II. Evans, with whom lie made his
home, regarding their summers training
of their hunting dogs, etc, and seemed in
unusually good spirits, saying that with
the weather clearing up he thought he
could breathe better.
1t was Mr. Evans's invariublc task to
start the fires, do the milking, etc, in the
morning before the family arose. When
Charles Evans went to the kitchen about
$50 Wednesday morning he found
his brother stretched upon the floor, life
being extinct
In falling, his head struck against the
separator, cutting deep cash, but tho
wound bled only a little. 1t was known
that Mr.. Evans had suffered with heart
disease for some time.
Mr. Evans was nearly lifelong resident
of this place, and a man of upright char.
actcr. who stood high in the respect and
affection of his friends Tie was GO years
of age last March.
The funeral will be held at the house
Friday at , p. m, and the Masonic ritua
service will be carried out Mr. Evan,
was "A member of Blazing Star lodge o
this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-23
Little Red School House Notes.

John H. Northup has been confined
TO the house with rheumatism of the
eye.
Mr.. Dutton recently injured his knee
again. His physician thinks it may be
necessary to place the joint in cast.
Thermometers on East hill went
down to 40 above zero the night Of
June 20, causing considerable anxiety
for gardens.
The rainy weather of last week has
been continued through this, so that
farm operators have been practically at
standstill.
Almost every family in the ncighbor-
hood has been suffering from a severe
type of colds, several being under
the doctors care.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Prescott and
children of Aver, Mass, have come to
occupy their summer place, formerly
known as the Herbert Felch farm.
The lecture announced for June II
to be given by Rev. Ashficld Ashford
of Wardsboro, was postponed because
OF the storm. A date will be announced
later.
Mrs. Henrietta Clark Bcmis, instruc
tor of elocution in Leland and Gray
seminary, before leaving for her homo
in Concord, y. H., spent the weekend
with the Northups at the Green Noun
tain farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-23

were in Londonderry last Monday on
business.
Miss Viola Morse returned to New
fame Saturday.
Hal Robinson, having finished work
in Brattleboro, is at home.
Mrs. Hattie Boyle and two daugh-
tiers of West Dover visited at Edgar
Pixies last week.
Alva Jones and Lima Goodell of
East Dover were in town the first of
the week with loads of wool.
Mrs. Burton Brown is housekeerer
at Merle Putnam s while Mrs. Put
nam is finishing the term of school
for Miss Griffith
Mr.. Griswold and friend of Ben
nington who are at the Green Noun
tain club camp in Stratton called at
the hotel on Wednesday.
The Ladies Social circle met with
Mrs. NJ. L. johnson last Thursday af-
ternoon. Miss Viola Morse being
guest of the day. The next regular
meeting of the circle will be held on
Thursday p. m, June 20 at the vestry
+. A. Eddy of Stratton, the new
landlord of the Green Mountain House
accompanied by Mrs Eddy and dauSh-
ter. Miss Ethel Eddy of Brattleboro,
arrived here last Friday. All unite in
extending greetings to Mr. and Mrs.
Eddy and in wishing them success at
the hotel.
Miss Grace Payne of this place who
finishes the year as teacher of the
South Vernon school this week, will
spend the weekend with her cousin,
Mrs. Lucius Putnam at Vernon. Next
week she plans to 20 to Castleton for
course of study at the summer
school for teachers.
Miss Annie Griffith, the village
teacher, received a telegram last
Thursday morning announcing the
sudden death of her brother, William
Griffith of Castleton. Arrangements
were quickly made for Mrs. Birdie
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-23
WARDSBORO.

Edith Wilder is visiting in Bondville.
Mrs. Freeman I.azcl is on the sick list
B. L. Perry has returned home from
Pike Falls
j. \. Wilbur returned from Brattle-
boro Wednesday.
Moses Dexter returned to his home in
Troy, y. y, last week.
G.. II. jackson returned from Spring
field and Chester (Vt) Saturday.
w. L. Warren and son, Harold, of Che3-
ter We're in town Sunday and Monday.
Supt. and Mrs G, b. Whitney and fam
lily visited at DR.. O. V Hefilons Sunday
Vermont Grange has postponed confer
ring the third and fourth degrees until
July II.
Mrs. Rose Kcnnon of Newfane has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. y. b. Wilder,
the past week,
Dexter Waite, J. +. Gleason and w. w.
Kiddcr were called to Newfane as jury
men this week.
DR.. c. H. Hoplinson of Cambridge,
Mass, spent Saturday and Sunday here
with his family
Mildred Hulett, who has been visiting at
" Z. Aliens, returned to her home in
Townshcnd Wednesday.
Next Sunday will be observed as Grange
sunday, services commencing at 1915 a.
IN. All cordially invited.
Mrs Mary Prouty, who has been visit
ing her sister-in-aw, Mrs. Martha Farnum,
has gone t. visit Mrs Stratton in West
Townshend.
Harry Hopllnson of Cambridge, Mass,
came Wednesday night for few weeks
vacation with his sister-in-law, Mrs.
George Hopkinson.
The A. Z. club will meet in the town
| hall Wednesday afternoon, June %. Sup
per win he served from 6 to o'clock All
are cordially invited.
Frank and George Plimpton and friends
of Boston spent Sunday with their aunt,
Mrs. Wright Plmpton, returning to their
home Monday noon.
The Windham County Pomona Grange
met with Vermont Grange Thursday,
! june -, with good attendance present.
The business meeting being held at II Il.
m. after which all enjoyed good dinner
in the dining room. The afternoon SEES
sion opened at , p. m. by the Wardsboro
band; song by Grange choir; address OF
welcome, Worthy Master I. l.. White;
response. Pomona Master +. \. Dewitt;
singing, by ladies quartet. Edith Kidder
Mrs Iietilon, Roby Perry, Mrs Knight
essay, by Mrs Helen llopiinson duet
Edith Kidder and Roby Perry; reading
Mrs. Knight; solo, Edith Kiddcr; recita
ton, Roby Perry; music by band; read
ing Edith Clark; address, by a. S. Swce
ton; recitation, Edith Wilder; music, by
band; the question: America, sung by all
/, An announcement party was giver
in the form of a farewell at the home
of Miss Marion Warner last Saturda.
evening for Miss Lucia Gleason
daughter of John A. Gleason o
Wardsboro, VT, and Lawrence Hol
comb, son of G. II. Holcomb of South
wick. Miss Gleason has been teach
err of the Congamond school for tn
= past two years. Games were playe'
and a luncheon served. The table wa
prettily decorated in pink and white
A large wedding cake occupied tn
center, from which ribbon streamer
' reached the guests.-Springfield he
publican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-23
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Edward F.. Gorham of Boston came
last week to spend the summer with
his brother, Henry
Miss Elida Frost, who graduated last
week from the CastletOn normal school,
returned Saturday to her home here.
There will be game of baseball Sat
urday afternoon, June "a, at 3 o clock
on Dory S field between the home team
and Putney.
Mrs. Charles Hall went to Middle
bury Saturday to attend commencement
exercises this week at Middlebury col
lege. Her daughter, Olive, is a mem
Der of the graduating class.
Rev. Walter Curtis has two nephews
in the Massachusetts militia, which has
been called to mobilize at South Fran
ingham, Mass. They are Morris Alden
of Maiden, Mass, and Lester Curtis of
Lowell, Mass.
Henry Harlow of Brattleboro was at
his home here over Sunday. He is cor
poral in Company 1 of Brattleboro,
which has Just been called to mobilize
near Burlington with other state mill.
tia. From there they expect to proceed
to the Mexican border.
Rev. Walter Curtis gave an illustrat
ed sermon Sunday morning on the sub.
iect, Cup of Life. Owing to the severe
storm at the hour of service not many
were present and he has been request
ed to repeat it, He has decided to dc
so some Sunday in the near future
Mrs. S. H. Minard received tele
gram from her nephew, DR.. Harry O
| Remington of Boston, Monday even
ing, telling of the death of his father
John w. Remington of Dedham
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-23
DUMMERSTON HILL.

II. C. Sargent and mother were at
the Sargent cottage from Friday to
Sunday.
Mrs. w. f. Stcllman and daughter,
Maxine, are spending few days at
Sunset lake.
C. O. Chamberlain of Brattleboro
has been staying at the Gordon cot
tage a few days.
Miss Helen Koski came from Brat
tleboro Wednesday to stay at the Bet
terley homestead for the summer.
The Bratteboro Water Works com
pany has sent Samuel Brown with
seven men and team to raise Mrs.
r. f. Gordon s summer cottage at
Sunset lake and grade around it. The
men are boarding at the Betterley
homestead.