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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
PLURALITY BEATS ALL RECORDS
La Toilette Has 11s,1e2 More Votes
Than Wolfe, According to
Official Returns

Madison Wis, Nov. 29.-Complete
official returns, including the soldier
vote, received by the secretary OF
state show that United States Sena-
tor Robert M. La toilette received a
plurality of 1882 over his Demo-
cratic opponent, William F. Wolfe.
His plurality this year exceeds by
more than $4,000 the largest plurality
ever before given to any candidate
Tor any office within the gift of
the people of Wisconsin It is $4,000
larger than La FOllette's plurality
Of six years ago when he received
more than 100000 over S. A. Cook in
the Republican primary of 1910. 1t
is 10000 larger than the plurality
given Hughes, and is more than 49,
900 greater than the plurality given
Governor Philipp.
La Toilette received a. total of 253,
307 votes, Or approximately $4,000
more than Hughes and more than
10000 more than Philip.
La Toilette carried every county
in the state excepting two, Kewau-
nee and Ozaukee. The plurality
against him in Kewaunee was but
1877 and in Ozaukee was only eigh-
teen.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
BASKET DINNER BIG SUCCESS

That the people of Ladysmith and
vicinity are a fine lot Of generous,
Warmhearted folks was amply demon
Strated Wednesday afternoon when
in response to an appeal from Rev.
OBeirne, in behalf of the city chari-
ties the good things began to arrive.
One almost forgot that there ever
was such a thing as the high cost of
living at the sight of such a fine
donation the like of which would
cheer the heart and bring a smile
to the most confirmed .pessimist. The
donations amounted to about 250
packages and parcels, consisting of
groceries, vegetables, canned goods,
apples potatoes, coffee, pastry, meat,
chickens, 80 quarts of milk and many
other things.
Thanksgiving was all the more real
to donors and also to many LITTLE
folks to whom the high prices of
foods make the barest necessities a
luxury. The committee desires to
thank all whoS so generously donated
and those who so gladly co-operated
and the Boy Scouts for their part
in the distribution. Every effort was
made to locate the needy familit9 S
and the committee feels that such
has been the case
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
HART IN "HELL'S HINGES"
NEW TRIANGLE PICTURE

How a strong man wreaked ven
'geance on a laWless community is
told in thes Ince-Triangle play,
"Helps Hinges starring w. S. Hart.
1t is coming to the Unique Theater
next Thursday. The Rev. Robert
Henley, came from the east to the
western town named Hell's Hinges
on account of its tough reputation.
At the first service, the tough men
and women of the town interrupt the
sermon of the young preacher, a
weak character, by their ribald, sing
ing and dancing. Blaze Tracy inter
feres, when an insult is offered to
Faith Henley.
Then Silk Miller, the crafty saloon
and gambling house man, lures the
minister to his place on the plea of
doing missionary work among the ha-
bitues. Dolly, girl Of the dance
hall, induces Henley to drink. AS a
result he fails to appear at the
church on Sunday morning. Blaze
accompanies Faith to the saloon and
helps carry the erring brother to
his home.
While Blhze has gone after the
new organ for the church, the dis
orderly element set the church on
fire. They have taken along Henley
who has become drunk again and
has been led to take a hand in the
incendiary act. The better element
of the town fight desperately in de-
fense of the edifice The minister
is killed during the melee. Blaze
meets some of the fugitives on his
return. Aroused to wrath over the
death of the minister and the burn
ing of the church, he makes a dash
for the saloon, shoots the proprie-
tor, Silk Miller, and sets the place
on fire by shooting at the lamps.
A roaring wind carries the flames
to the rest Of the wooden struct-
ures of the town and it is wiped out
in spectacular blaze.
Blaze finds Faith bending over
the body of her brother near the
ruins of the church. He gently tells
her that their lives must hereafter
lie across the hills and she accom-
panies him in simple trust and love.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
FARM INSTITUTES
MEETINGS WILL BE HELD BOTH
AT TONY AND GLEN FLORA
NEXT WEEK
PRACTICAL FARMERS IN CHARGE
Many Important Topics Will Be Dis
cussed.-Farmers Urged to
Bring Their Wives

Rusk county farmers will have a
chance to meet for business confer
ences at two points in the county
next week At Glen Flora, Dec. Sc,
and at Tony, Dec. 7-8, two of the
states regular series of farmers in
stitutes will be held.
w. HI. Clark, Rice Lake; L. e. Scott,
Stanley; and c. H. Lovett, Hudson,
will conduct the meetings. Among,
the subjects planned for consideration
are:
The new federal farm loan act,
keeping upper Wisconsin free from
bovine tuberculosis, the control of
hog cholera, feeding live stock for
larger profits, the benefits of COW
testing associations, farmers club
work. maintenance of soil fertility,
and better ways of marketing crops
and animals.
Two points are to be emphasized
in wisconsin farmers institutes this
SodSOu. these are.
The visiting farmers and their wives
should regard the meetings as their
own, and be ready and willing to
take part in the discussions which
follow each address.
That some permanent organized
plan for trying out improvements in
farming as discussed at the institutes
will be started if possible, in each
community where the Institutes are
held.
The following program has been
arranged for the Institutes to be
held at Glen Flora December Sc and
Tony 7-S. Plan to attend these
practical meetings..
First Day-10:00 a. m.
The Advantage of the Grade COW
-. 80. -. Mr. Clark
Bovine tuberculosis in wisconsin
-. .. 49,. -. Mr.. Scott
Afternoon-1:00 p. m.
Varieties of Potatoes for Rusk
County and Their characteristics
-. .... -. Mr.. Householder
Easy Farm Accounts :. Mr.. Lovett
The, Concrete Gutter in the pioneer
Barn -. -. -. Mr.. Clark
Evening-8:00 p. m.
Music - Local Talent
What the Agricultural School Did
for Me ~. $3.50. Mr.. Lovett
The Finished Product of the Farm
-. .... -. -. Mr.. Scott
Second Day-9:30 a. m.
Things / Saw on Rusk Potato Fields
in 1916 ... Mr.. Householder
Why a Farmer Should Keep Track
of His Cream -. Mr.. Lovett
Proper Rural School Outhouses
Mr. Scout
Afternoon-1:oo p. IN.
The Care of the Dairy Calf and Year
ling Heifer. ~. -. Mr.. Clark
Why Every Farmer Should Have a
OllO 80. ...... Mr.. Scout
Air, Light and Feed -. Mr.. Clark
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

The body of Kermit Charles, aged
2 years, 9 months and days, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs C. E. Williams, of Super
ior, was brought here Monday even
ing by the parents, for burial. Death
occurred Sunday evening at st. Mary S
hospital, being caused by appen-
dicitis.
The funeral was held here Tues
day, Rev. Harrison conducting the
services, which were held at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Cass,
parents Of Mrs. Williams. Burial
was in Riverside.
Relatives in attendance at the
funeral from outside this city were:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Williams and
child, B. H. Williams, Miss Maude
Cass, all of Superior; Gust Williams,
Amery: Mrs. M. Hagberg and daugh-
ter, of Minneapolis; and Mrs. H. F..
Moss, Worthington, Mimi.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
A NARROW ESCAPE

Will Drum was accidently shot in
the left arm Sunday, While out hunt
ing, by his brother, Ernest. Forum
ately, only flesh wound was made,
no bones being struck, and it is
thought that it will quickly heal
Ernest shot at a deer and the in
stant after he pulled the trigger he
saw Will directly in line with the
animal he shot at, although some dis
tance away in the brush. Ernest
was terribly frightened when he saw
he had hit his brother and did not
recover his composure until long
time after the accident.
1t was certainly a very narrow es-
cape.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
BOY SCOUT BANQUET

"a big time" was the verdict of
the boys and girls at the first annual
Banquet Of the Boy Scouts and their
friends. Games and eats were in
dulged in by the boys and girls, and
Mr.. Thompson the blind man enter
tanned the boys and girls. with sew
eral comic songs which were enjoyed
very much. Mr.. Thompson takes well
with the youngsters and they all vote
him a good fellow
Thanks are due to the school
board for the use of the gymnasium
which was highly appreciated by all.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
OBITUARY

Robert Murray was born near Mon
treal, Canada, April 10, 1886, and died
Nov. 26, 1916, at the age of 80 years,
months, and 16 days. He came to
Brandon, this state, in 1859, where
he lived until coming to Ladysmith
in 1906.
Mr.. Murray was married to Rachel
Fee in 1854, who died in 1870. Six
children were born to this union. He
was married a second time to Mary
Strumke in 1878. Two children, Ra-
chel and Aaron, were born to this
union, both of whom are with us.
The departed also leaves two sis
ters; Mrs. Edw. Rice, of HUMBOLDT, Ia
who is "a years old, and Mrs. Samuel
Towle, aged 7S, of Los Angeles, Cal.
He was of Scotch descent and early
in life manifested deep religious
interest, and united with the Presbys
terian Church in Canada. When he
removed to Brandon he united with
the Congregational Church Of that
place. When he came to Ladysmith
he united with the Church of Christ,
and has served as elder in the
church, loved and respected by all.
For seven years Mr.. Murray served
as night-watchman for the Menasha
Wooden Ware Co. He has been a
member of the Odd Fellows lodge for
go years.
It has been nearly three months
since the death of his second wife,
and these have been months of lone-
liness and waiting in readiness until
he should be called to join her in
the better land. We shall miss his
kind face and greeting, and his words
of appreciation and love, but it would
be selfish to wish him with us when
he has gone to join that great com
pany that have gone before. and to
be reunited with those 'loved long
since and lost a while"
The funeral service was held at the
house at 8 O'Clock, Monday evening.
The remains We're taken to Brandon
the same night for buial.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
ADVERTISING SALE

The sale announced by the Ladies
Aid Society of the Methodist church
for Dec. g. will be held in connection
with an advertising sale on Dec Is
and 18.
The advertising sale will continue
though for two days. On Saturday,
the 18th, there will be a booth of
fancy and useful articles, also candy
and food.
On Monday the 18th the Camp
Fire Girls will hold their handker-
chief baZar
Remember the dates, Dec. Is and
Is in the building east of Uttormark' S
hardware
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by the county
Clerk the past week:
Frank Andrew Lowell and Hope
Theodore Norton. both of Bruce,
November "a.
John w. Diederich, Jr. and Alber-
tina Portman, both OF Ladysmith,
November 25
John P. Rockefeller, Packwaukee,
and Mrs. Agnes Sehelsnes, Ladysmith
November 25.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
CLASSY POTATOES

Rusk county's fine display of po-
tatoes made at the potato show at
EauClaiEe last week has been on
exhibition in the windows of Sands
Hardware the past few days, and
excites favorable comment from near
ly everyone who passes that way. 1t
is assuredly fine array of "spuds. ="
County Representative Householder
is entitled to a great deal Of the
credit for Rusk county's fine showing
this year. AS the result of his work,
Rusk county potatoes will become
more famed than ever.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
BOHEMIAN ORCHESTRA PLEASES
Large Crowd Enjoys First Numser
of Current Lyceum
Course

Only a fair-sized audience greeted
the initial number of the current ly-
ceum course at the gymnasium Tues
day evening. although it deserved a
packed house. AS Supt Rahr of the
Ladysmith schools, in introducing the
company, said, Ladysmith, possessing
such a splendid place for such en-
tertainments, and with reputation
for progressiyeness to sustain, should
give the fine entertainments Sc
cured for us through the hard work
and financial responsibility of COM
mittee of our citizens, the most en-
thusiastic support. The stronger the
support given these entertainments,
the better attractions can be offered
in the future
Tuesday nights audience was very
appreciative Of the work Of the
Bohemian Orchestra, applauding every
number heartily. And, in contrast
with some lyceum course orchestras,
these artists did not act as though
their sole concern was to get it oyer
with as quickly as possible, but, see
ing that their efforts We're appre-
ciated, seemed disposed to be liberal
with their music. 1t is true their
selections ran more largely, perhaps,
to the popular than to the classical.
but in this they followed the ap-
parent preference of a majority of the
audience.
Signor Bartolotta, typical italian,
dapper, graceful and excitable, made
the big hit Of the evening however,
and was so enthusiastically received
by the crowd that one or two Of the
orchestra members, judging from the
expression on their faces. were some
what disgusted. Bartollota has a
magnificent tenor voice, and there is
no mistaking the fact that he sings
from the pure joy Of singing. AL
though he has sung at concerts be-
tOIS pCOplG OI tuG SICdI0SL prOulI-
nence and in conjunction with some
of the, most famous artists, both in
this country and Europe, he blushed
like school girl When he first
stepped before the audience. Barto-
lotta sings with a rare fervor gestic-
ulates like true son of Italy, and
his dramatic Interpretation adds a
distinguishing characteristic to his
work that places him in a class by
himself. The little italian seemed
greatly pleased with the enthusiastic
reception given him by his Lady
smith audience and made no attempt
to conceal his delight. He talked to
the audience in united States,''
butchering the English language most
atrociously but his naive speeches
We're almost as much enjoyed by his
hearers as his singing. We hope
Giuseppe visits Ladysmith again. and
has not hidden us ''good-a-bye" for
ever.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
A BRAVE LITTLE LIFE ENDED

Annie Petras, daughter of Mrs.
John Petras, died Saturday, aged 6
years IL months and 8 days. The
funeral was held Monday from the
German Lutheran church, Rev. Baum
bach officiating, and burial was in
Riverside.
Never we'll, from birth until death
ended her sufferings, this little girls
life story is an unusually sad one.
Practically the entire span Of her
short life she was compelled to
spend in bed, being afflicted first
with dropsy and afterwards with
innumerable sores all over her body.
In spite of these Affections, the girl
was always cheerful and never COM
planned. Very bright and quick to
learn, she would sing all day long
the little school songs her brothers
and sisters would bring home to her.
The pain she must have suffered was
borne with the greatest fortitude.
The girl was favOrite to her
parents, dearer no doubt because of
her Affections, and she would always
brighten UP and, appear much happier
as soon as her father returned from
work. On the 25th of March, last,
Mr.. Petras died, and the little girl
seemed to get worse rapidly after
that, until death mercifully wrote
finis to her story.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
DIES OF TYPHOID

Edward Grotzinger, 7-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Grotzinger, who
reside on east Miner aye, died Mon
day morning of a complication of ty-
phoid fever and gangrene. The funer-
al was held Wednesday morning from
st. Mary's church and burial was
made in Riverside cemetery.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
SERVICES AT AND NEAR SHELDON

Rev. John william will preach at
the Albert school house Saturday
night, Dec. 2, at 7:30; at Sheldon
Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at 11:OO
O'clock, also in the evening at 1880;
at Roy in the afternoon at 2:30 and
at the Cox school. house On Monday
night, Dec. 4, at 1880.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
SPECIAL MUSIC

Special music, will be a feature of
the evening service at the Congrega-
tiOnal church. The mems Sunday
Evening Club has been re-organized
and will have charge Of the Sunday
evening services hereafter Officers
have been elected as follows: Presi-
dent, B. Mack Dresden; Secretary,
R. B. Woodwork; Treasurer, M. c..
Martin
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
PANTOMlME PROGRAM

The Womans Missionary Auxiliary
of the Christian church will give a
missionary program next Sunday
evening at 7:3O. Forty people will
take part in the program. A cordial
invitation is extended to the public
to attend. Admission is free.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
LIGHT PLANT CHANGES HANDS

LIGHT PLANT CHANGES HANDS
The Ladysmith Lighting Co. relin-
quished possession of the local light
ing plant last Saturday to, the Ash
land Light & Power Co. A. E. Apple
yard, of Ashland, manager of the lat
ter concern and one of the most
prominent financiers of northern
wisconsin, was here Friday and
Saturday, superintending the trans
fer. w. J. Hodgkins, also of Ash
land, came down Saturday and has
been in charge here since. He went
home Wednesday to spend Thanks
giving.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01

dred sixty contributions containing
all kinds of food were received at the
three buildings. These were brought
to the high school building, sorted
out, and then distributed to the
needy families by Rev. O'Beirne and
bis boy scouts Many families in
the city who otherwise would not
have had real Thanksgiving dinner
We're thus permitted to enjoy the
day. Supt Rahr is grateful to the
parents and children of the city for
this manifestation Of their charitable
spirit.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
SOCIAL CENTER MEETING

A social center meeting was held
at the Amacoy school house on the
evening Of Nov. II. A constitution
was adopted and the following Of
ficers were elected: Pres. William
Schoefield; Sec., Mrs. F. M. Stevens;
Treas, M. A. Stevens.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01

Mrs. w. j. Kermott has been un-
dergoing treatment at st. Joseph's
hospital at Chippewa Falls the past
week and was somewhat improved
according to the last letter received
from her.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS!
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES
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Miss Musgrove's room had the
best attendance record Of the seve-
raj rooms in the junior high school
the past six weeks.
The manual training department
has provided a fine bulletin board
for the lower floor of the high school
building.
Rev. John Birrell gave an interest
ing and profitable talk to the junior
high school students last Friday
morning.
The four high school literary So
cieties gave their Thanksgiving Pro-
grams last Wednesday afternoon.
Successful meetings were held.
December 40 is Good Book Week
in the public Libraries OF our state.
The Ladysmith schools are glad to
cooperate with our local library IN
emphasizing this fact most strong
ly.
The superintendent has supplied
the several grade teachers with
pamphlets on Suggestions in Teach
ing of Reading written by state in
spector Amy sBronsky and published
by the state department.
Rhetorical work in the junior high
school began Wednesday afternoon.
The work will be held every Friday
afternoon for the rest of the school
year. Parents are cordially invited
to all programs.
Superintendent Rahr has furnished
each of the several grade teachers
from the first to the fifth with a
list of Memory Gems to be mem
orized during the year. There is a
memory gem for each month. The
sixth grade will be provided soon.
The attendance at the mothers
meeting in the west side building
was unusually large considering the
fact that there is so much work in
the home during the day preceding
Thanksgiving. An unusually strong
program was given.
The junior high school and teach
ing corps and students are to be con-
graduated upon the purchase of
fine $1O0 Victrola. The money for
the purchase of the same was Sc
cured in a variety Of ways during
the past one and one-half years, in
Guiding money from the county fair.
There is also a sum for the purchase
of records. The grade school fund
is still lacking a considerable sum
for the purchase of a second Vic
trola
The opening of the athletic season
last Friday night was a success in
every way. The two games Of vol
ley ball by the members of the busi-
ness mems class were greatly en-
joyed and revealed the benefits that
systematic physical training can give.
The basket ball game between the
high school, veterans and the high
school team was thriller. The
vets fought with all their might and
proWess, but lacking in team work
and in skill in shooting baskets, they
We're easily defeated by the nimble
high school players. The game re-
vealed the fact that the Ladysmith
fandom will be treated to some fine
games this winter The net receipts
were $500, which was equally di-
vided between the grade school and
the junior high school Victrola
funds.
One of the finest exhibitions of
benevolent spirit ever witnessed in
a city Of our size was seen in the
very liberal food donations given by
the school children last Wednesday
afternoon. Approximately two hun
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-12-01

Tank heaters for sale; price $3.50
Nate Hand.