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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Fast Cycle Squad.

The question of transportation, one
sion which is conserving game in Wis
consn has to deal WITH has been
solved by the purchase of twenty-five
motorcycles.
The flying squadron or wardenS who
use these machine have begun their
work and the result will be not only
greater efficiency but greater reduc'
ton in expense.
The new conservation commission
has made an enviable record in the
first nine months of it's existence. The
statement given out by Secretary r.
S. Scheibel on April 20 shows say
ing of S37, 3955S for the period be-
tween July l, 1915, and March 81, 1916.
The service in the meantime has been
even better than it was before the va
rious departments devoted to the con-
servatiOn and propagation Of game
were correlated under the new law
With the advent of the motorcycle
squad, the efficiency of the depart
ment will be increased still more and
larger percentage of saving will be
shown when the annual report is is
sued
"The motorcycles will make ma
terial reduction in the transportation
expenses of the department. said
Commissioner W. E. Barber. 1T has
been the custom for the wardens to
travel by railroad, which took them
only to railroad towns and there, ia
most cases, they were obliged to hire
livery to go to the rural districts Tie
reduction of this expense. however,
was not the whole object which in
spired the introduction of the motor
cycle. The department realized that
for warden to obtain the best re-
with the people he is serving. He
must come in contact with them at
their homes and in their places of
business. He must interest them in
the work he is doing to conserve those
features that add so much to our
lives.
The conservation commission an
tlclpateS that with instructions, which
the wardens will receive, they will
visit every farmer in their respective
territories and the result will be CO.
operation in the work of the commits.
sion.
THE standing of the old game war
den department was lowered because
of it's connection with politics. This
was situation which was met by the
present commission and it's efforts
have been to remove the state wide
mental attitude toward the depart
ment
The motorcycle squad is only one
of the ideas which we are putting in
force and we anticipate great results
when they have all been tried out
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Not at All BeIIiqerent.

so you are the editor of a western
newspaper"
YES" replied the unobtrusive look
ing man.
Il suppose you have your private
cemetery filled with persons who have
differed with you in the past?"
'Oh, no. American humorists have
given you the wrong impression of
journalism in the West. While l keep
a six-shooter on my desk, merely use
1t as a paperweight"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
The Magic Washing Stick

am perfectly delighted with the
Magic Washing Stick. 1t makes the
clothes so pretty and white and it
saves time and labor. I would give it
for nothing 1 have ever used. 1 can
recommend it highly as a labor saver
as you don't have to rub the clothes
at all, writes Mrs. NJ. A. Graham, Dus-
tin, Okla Guaranteed to contain no
lye acid, alkali, or any injurious in
gredient. A truly wonderful article.
Three Magic Washing Sticks for Csc
Is washings Csc. Sold by all grocers
everywhere. ROundy, Peckham & Dex-
ter Co., Milwaukee. Wis, Distributors.
Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
To Aid Farmers.

To Aid Farmers.
A decidedly new feature to aid de-
velopment work in the agricultural
districts is about to be inaugurated by
the Wisconsin College of Agriculture.
assisted by the Chicago & Northwest
ern railway, in the form of operating a
land-clearing demonstration train.
This train will be operated in north
ern Wisconsin. Fifteen specialists ex-
perienced in demonstrating the use of
stump pullers of the one-man power
and horsepower variety, and who are
also experienced in the use of dyna-
mite in clearing land, will accompany
the train, starting May 8 at Mountain
and continuing until May 26, the last
demonstration being at Woodruff.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Condemn Fifteen Head of Cattle.

Oshkosh-Fifteen cattle of the state
herd at the Northern hospital for the
insane have been condemned on ac-
count of tuberculosis and twelve more
are suspected and under quarantine
The condemned cattle have been sent
to Milwaukee to be killed. More rigid
inspection is likely to be demanded
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Gum Racks Urged.


The state educational bulletin COM
ments favorably on a suggestion of
President j. w. Crabtree of the River
Falls Normal school that there should
be gum rack in schools.
Pupils have right to chew gum, :"
President Crabtree is quoted as say
ing. Teachers do it, but they know
when, where and how. Why not
teach these conventionalities to the
pupils? Permit the pupil to chew
gum on the playground and on the
way to and from school. But what
will the poor child do with his gum
while in the recitation room? If he
keeps it in his mouth, he is sure to
forget himself and before he is aware
of it be chewing at lively rate
"A gum rack at the entrance OF
the room containing the number and
peg of each pupil, solves the problem.
Each pupil has number marking the
place for his gum. On entering he
leaves his gum on his number. On
leaving, he simply picks his gum off
as he walks by. One seldom gets the
gum from the wrong number"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Encampments on Fair Grounds.


State fair officials have made ar
rangements to accommodate in en-
campments on the state fair grounds
all boys and girls outside Of Milwau-
kee who will compete in the Boys and
Girls Agricultural clubs department
during the 1916 state fair, September
IL to 16.
There will be separate camp for
boys under supervision of the Y. M.
c. A., and separate camp for girls
under supervision of the Y W. G. A.
Plans for these encampments are
being made, and it is expected that
meals will be furnished at cost, be-
tween 80 and 40 cents day, and
sleeping accommodations free of
charge, in tents.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Union Grove to Rebuild.

Union Grove = Union Grove is fast
recovering from the dilapidated condi-
ton caused by the destruction by fire
OF the greater part of her business dis
trict. With excellent weather in pros
pect from now on there promises to be
a great chance in the appearance of
the burned district and new and mod
ern business blocks will take the place
of the RACED structures.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
New GIarus Pioneer Dead

Monroe = Word has just been re-
ceived here OF the death of Adam
Schmidt at Canton, S. D. Mr.. Schmidt
was born in Switzerland and was 9
years of age when the colonists set
tied in New Glarus. His death cuts
the NUMBER of the original pioneers
still living down to six.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Moments Clubs Elect

Antigo-The following are the Off
GERS elected for the ensuing year for
the Women's clubs of the Ninth dis
trict: President, Mrs. A NJ Martin
eau, Oconto; vice-president, Mrs. Hen.
ry Overlook, Green Bay; secretary,
Mrs. James E. Collins, Amigo; treas
urer, Mrs. D. S. Bullock, Marinette;
auditor, Mrs. D. w. Cook, Green Bay.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Gets One Year for Forqery.

Amigo = P. J. Ploys, who claimed
Fond du Lac as his home, was sen.
fenced by Judge Hogan to serve one
year in the Green Bay reformatorv
Ploys pleaded guilty to the charge Of
forgery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Green Bay Plumbers Want Raise.

Green Bay = Journeymen plumbers
OF this city are on strike. The work
men demand an increase of 25 cents a
day in pay, making S., and Saturday
half holiday. Eleven shops, employing
twenty-five men, are involved in the
strike and some big work is tied up.
Employers say they are willing to
grant the half holiday, but will not in
crease pay to SIS until two years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
War Causes Theft of Mercury.

Grand Rapids-Residents have been
complaining of the loss of thermome-
tiers. Investigation has determined
that some person in the dead of night
removes the glass tubes from the Their
mometers. 1t is assumed that the OBJ
ject is to remove and sell the mer-
curry, which has advanced to high
prices, due to the war in Europe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Policeman Applies for Pension.

Green Bay = Anton Kox, oldest po-
liceman in point of service and years,
has quit the force. He is the first po-
liceman to apply for a pension. Officer
Kox joined the force on July 8, 1886,
and did duty regularly since that time
without demerit mark He was 70
years old on Feb. 5.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Youth Falls Under Cars.

Cumberland-Dayid jacobson, a IT.
year-old student of Cumberland high
school and son of Gus Jacobson. a
wealthy farmer, lost both legs while
getting off a freight train in the Oma-
ha yards.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Oshkosh Pastor Leaves,

Oshkosh = The Rev. Ernst w. Gas
man, for five years pastor at Salem
Evangelical church of this city, has
been appointed to preach at the Evan
gelical church at North Milwaukee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Broken Pulley Cause of Death.

Racine - A steel splinter from a
shattered pulley, which broke under
the strain of hosting an engine at
the Wallace Tractor company's plant,
pierced the heart of Stephen Mand,
aged 80. The man died within a short
time
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Hold Diamond Anniversary

Beloit-Six OF the pastors who have
served in the First Baptist church
since its founding seventy-fve years
ago were present at a diamond Jubilee
banquet held here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Oshkosh Elks to Have Band

Oshkosh = Oshkosh Elks have
launched proposition to organize a
concert band of fifty Elks. Negotia-
tons are being made with P. A. Laf-
fey of Chicago as director.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Young Sheriff Celebrates Birthday

Stevens Point-She.iff Merrill, said
to be the youngest sheriff in the state.
has just celebrated his thirty-fourth
birthday. He is the youngest man
10 ever held Office in Portage county
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
leaves $4,000 in Diamonds

kenosha-Mrs. Rose Jernberg, AZ
years old, known as Gladys Jewell.
died at her home here. She left an
estate OF more than $4,000, composed
entirely of diamonds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Standard Oil AGENT Resions

Oconomowoc-J. F. Dittrich, who
has been agent of the Standard Oil
company at Oconomowoc twenty-three
years, has resigned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Many school Ch,ldren Are s,cklv,

Children who are delicate, feverish and cross
will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended
for complaining children. A pleasant remedy
for worms. Used by mothers for % years. All
Druggists, 25c Sample FREE Address, Mother
Gray Co., LIE Roy, N. Y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10

The law resembles the ocean in one
respect The greatest trouble is caused
by breakers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
The Yellow Kind.

Maud do admire a man of mettle.
Marie-So do /. The more gold he
has the better.-Boston Evening Tran
script
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
New interpretations.

New interpretations.
Wendt Billiard Manufacturing com
pany. Milwaukee; capital, $4,000; in.
corporators, C. A. Wendt, Fred Wendt,
ST., Fred Wendt, Jr.
The Stark Brothers Nurseries and
Orchard company, Missouri corpora
ton with s1,O00,000 capital and $4,000
interest in Wisconsin, filed a state
ment for license to do business in the
state.
The Green Bay Packing company
Green Bay; Capital, 100000; incor-
porators. F. C Greiling, R. Kuhne, and
r. J. Black
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10

1t sometimes happens that while q
man is watching his enemies, his
friends get the best of him.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10

Men who think they know it all are
never able to prove it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10

xTTs. EPILEPSY, FAILING SICKNESS
Stopped Ouicklv. Fifty years Of Uninterrupted
surceSs of -Dr Khue's Epilepsy Medicine insureS
fasfing results LARGE TRIAL BOTTLE FREE. Dir.
KLINE COAYPANY, Red Bank, n. J.-Ady.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10
Wood By-Products.

In an interview Howard F. Weiss,
director of the forest products labo-
ratory of the University of Wiscon-
sin, says that, far from being an in
dustry which is about to become ex-
tinct, the lumber business is just in Its
swaddling clothes. He says the by
products possible from lumber are al
most without number. but too little
attention is being paid to that matter.
I'VE hear too much about the in
roads by substitutes. and not enough
about the manufacture OF those for
est products which will offset the loss
caused by the substitutes said Mr..
Weiss. Il have repeatedly heard lum'
bermen bemoan the arrival of the fiber
box, the asphalt shingle and the steel
car, but never yet have l heard one or
them menrlon the fiber rug, the paper
Irvine, the Kraft onion sack, the fiber
silks, and dozens of other articles
which come entirely from the forests
and the demand for which is almost
unlimited
Mr.. Weiss says he does rot mean to
argue that lumbermen shall stop saw
ing boards and start manufacturing
baby socks of fiber silk, but that they
shall take an interest in the develop
ment. of those industries which will
make use of waste of the lumber in
dustry. Experiments must be contln-
ued until the by-products may be per-
fected and a market demand created
for them, he contends Among the
possibilities which have been devel-
oped and which he cites as examples
are wood-fiber cases for sausages, pa
per milk bottles, Photographic fila,
wood paper twine, fiber coffee bags.
hats, and many other articles.
Mr.. Weiss says experiments have
shown that grain alcohol can be made
only continued perfection OF the
process to make that article at a price
which will put it in competition with
gasoline, for automobile use The man.
ufacture of wood paper twine has not
yet reached it's highest degree OF per-
lection, he says, and there are many
other kindred industries which need
only the usual Yankee ingenuity and
persistence to reach degree of sue
cess which will make possible the con-
tinuation of the lumber business for
many years to come. This, he says.
is possible, in spite of the substitutes
for wood which are being used.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-10

Most people who say but little talk
too much.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-22
BIG HOTEL IN PROSPECT.
New York Capital Said to Be Interested
at Middletown Springs.

1t is learned that large hotel is
to be built at Middletown Springs, Il
miles west of Rutland. Brainerd Avery
who owns real estate in the village,
has interested Astor capital at New
York in the project and the site of the
Montvert hotel, which was dismantled
few years ago because of its an
tiquity has been decided upon. Per
sons close to Mr.. Avery say that capt
talists have been looking this state
over as a good field for investment for
some time and have selected Middle
town as presenting the best possibilities
because of the springs existing there
The new building will represent an out
lay of several hundred thousand dollars
The hotel men have had experts eX
anime the waters and they are pro
nounced equal to the best in America
and Europe for curative properties. The
medical properties of the springs were
recognized more than century age
and formerly people from miles around
gathered there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-22
RRATTLEBoRo MEN ELECTED.
L. D. Taylor Secretary and George M.
Clay First Vice President of State
Association.

Major Linn d. Taylor and George NJ.
Clay are among the 50 members of the
Vermont Association of Local Fire In
surancc Underwriters who attended the
annual meeting in Barre Thursday,
Bee. IA. In the election of officers Maj
TAYLOR was chosen secretary and
Mr.. Clay first vice president The
other officers arc: President, George F
Root of Newport; second vice president
C. d. Graves of Waterbury; treasurer
L. S. Leonard of Bellows Falls. A ban
quet at the Barre Inn was the social
feature of the gathering.
The principal speaker at the after
noon meeting, which was held in the re
ception room at the hotel, was l.. S
HAYES of Bellows Falls, commissioner
on state insurance, who gave the under
writer's an interesting resume of the
duties attendant upon the office. Mr.
Hayes has the supervision of the under
writing on all state property and Il
brought frequently in touch with loca
agents. His address contained many
timely suggestions on the relations be
tween the insurer and the insured ant
the speaker was warmly received by hi
auditors. A. G. Murphy of Boston, {
special agent of the Commercial Unioi
of Boston spoke briefly on present day
insurance methods with particular ref
crcnce to the Vermont field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-22
MARTIN TO SUCCEED HARMON.
Burlington Man and His Wife Chosen
to Have Chsrge of Vermont Soldiers
Home in Bennington.

George p Martin of Burlington was
chosen superintendent Tuesday of the
Vermont Soldiers Home in Bennington
and his wife, Mrs. Eta h. Martin, was
chosen matron of the same institution.
They will succeed Col. and Mrs. Thomas
Harmon and will take up their new duties
Jan. |.
Thirteen trustees of the home attended
the meeting in Rutland and Col. Hugh
Henry of Chester, president, presided
Mr.. Martin is former commander OF
the Vermont department, G. A. Il. He
served during the Civil war in the 10th
and 18th New Hampshire regiments. He
has been a resident of Burlington many
years and is a member of the Spear-Martin
Fur company.
The trustees discussed at some engt /
the problem which has arisen through
failure to receive for the home fedora
aid 1t is understood that nearly $1,000
has been held up temporarily because Of
some question regarding the propriety o.
using the federal appropriations for an
institution wholly under state control,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-22
KICK BY HORSE FATAL.
Sidney Rich OF Wilmington Succumbs
In Brattleboro Hospital Leg Was
Fractured Sept. 90.

Sidney Rich, ~, of Wilmington died
Just after midnight Monday in the
Melrose hospital in West Brattleboro.
He was in the Memorial hospital IL
weeks and two weeks ago went to the
Melrose, suffering from fracture of
the leg, the result of a kick by horse
Sept 20.
Mr.. Rich went into a pasture to
catch a horse and had bridled the ami
NAL when it suddenly whirled and
kicked him, breaking both bones of one
leg so that they protruded through the
flesh. 1t was some time before his cries
for assistance were heard b. =. 4.
Whitney and Floyd Davis, who with
other assistance placed him on a cot and
carried him to his home. The bones were
set temporarily and he was brought to
the Brattleboro Memorial hospital.
Mr.. Rich was born in Searsburg, Aug.
s, 1912, a son of Benjamin and Belinda
(Harris) Rich. He lived in Wilmington
and vicinity all of his life. He leaves
no near relatives. The body was taken
Tuesday by team to Wilmington, where
the funeral services were held at l
o clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-22
CHRISTMAS TREE PLANS.
Still Incomplete, but Festival Hall
Probably Will Be Selected-Contribu
lions Desired.

The committee in charge of the mu-
nicipal Christmas tree celebration in
n meeting Monday afternoon did not
complete final arrangements for the
celebration. 1t is planned, however, to
have it on some date Immediately after
Christmas and probably in Festival
hall. 1t is hoped to arrange for some
form of entertainment as well as to dis
tribute popcorn and other good things
to the children.
Subscriptions for the fund have been
coming in very satisfactorily, but the
committee announce that the more
money obtained the more pleasure it
will be possible to give the youngsters.
Anyone who has not been seen by a
member of the committee and desires to
contribute may do so by sending the
money TO o. f. Benson or Miss Florence
Hemenway-W Wells.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-22
TO DEMONSTRATE LIGHTING.
Both Single Light and Cluster Posts to
Be Shown by Twin State Cocoon
missioners and Expert Meet.

The Twin State Gas & Electric Co.
will install soon, probably in front of
the offices of the company, two styles
of ornamental post lighting in order
that practical demonstration may be
given for the benefit of residents of
Brattlcboro and to aid in determining
which of two stylos~-tho' cluster or the
single Lights the more practical and
the more to be desired.
Some time ago the Twin State com
pany made n proposition to the village
commissioners to install a modern street
lighting system in the business section,
or at least on Main street, the installa-
tion to cost the village nothing. Mon
dag night the commissioners had a long
conference with d. +. Cogan, lighting
expert of the General Electric Co., who
was brought here by the Twin State
company for the purpose of giving the
most detailed information possible.
The expert informed the commission
ers that the two principal systems of
ornamental street lighting were the
cluster lights on posts and the single
post light. He said that many of the
cities which installed cluster lights were
having them taken out and were in
stalling the larger single light. The
single lights give more candlepower fol
less expense than the cluster lights
Among the cities which has had ex
pcrience with the cluster lights is Rut
land, and that city is considering a plar
to make the change to the single pos
light.
No figures as to the cost were giver
the commissioners. In general it is sug
gested that the new lights be placed OF
Main street from the vicinity of thu
railroad station to the Federal building
with the posts 100 feet apart on eacl
side of the street, but with each post OF
one side placed so that it will be mid
way between two posts on the other
giving post light every so feet.