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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
PLENTY OF RAIN

Last week there was enough rain
in this section to satisfy the most ex-
acting. The heaviest downfall was on
Tuesday when 1.7S inches came down.
with much thunder and lightning, but
no serious results have been reported
from the electrical activity. The Wau-
sau telephone company had some
trouble with the burning out of fuses,
there being about thirty cases of this
kind. A couple of telephone instru-
ments were burned out. This did not
materially affect the service as the
lines were quickly repaired. The
electric lighting of our city was not
affected more than is usual during a
heavy rain. In some places of the
state the storm assumed the shape of
a cyclone, blowing down buildings and
doing much damage. In Stevens Point
Mrs. Anna Seger was struck and seri-
ously injured and her home badly rim
racked, The residences of T. H. Ellis,
Guy Roberts and Mrs. Hanson were
also damaged. The coils at the power
house were blown out and the lights
of the city cut off for over two hours.
Seventy-five telephones were disabled; !;
three men at work in st. Joseph's S
rectory were knocked down.
Down in the southern part of the
state the rainfall was similar to a
clOudburst, covering the counties of
Sauk, Juneau, Columbia, Adams and
Dodge.
In Wausau it continued to rain on
Wednesday and Thursday and the
river has raised nearly two feet In
consequence.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
MEETING OF THE
TRAFFIC BUREAU

Last Wednesday evening was the
annual meeting of the Central Wis
consin Traffic Bureau. 1t was held
at the Wausau club. About sixty bust
ness men met at a dinner served at
$50 o'clock. At the close of the meal
business session was held. j. S.
Griffith, president, made a report and
also A. E. Sole, secretary, showing a
large amount of excellent work done
by the bureau the past year for the
shippers generally. The name was
changed to the Central Wisconsin
Traffic association.
A nominating committee comprising
c. E. Turner, G. B. Heinemann and
Fay Marshall, was appointed who rec
commended the following officers for
the ensuing year, and upon vote they
were elected.
President. S. Griffith, Wausau.
Vice Press. E. Alvord, Rhinelan-
der.
Sec. and Treas.-A. E. Sole, ,Wausau.
Directors-J. H. Johannes, H. H.
Wilson, l.. c. Hoopman and w. E.
Curtis.
1t was voted to charge 10 per cent
for the collection of overcharges in the
future and $500 for the services of the
secretary.
Carl d. Jackson, of the Wisconsin
Railroad commission, being present,
delivered the principal address OF the
evening, along the lines of work of
the association. Other remarks were
made by w. E. Curtis, H. G. Flieth,
Mayor H. E. Marquardt and ]. L. Stur-
tevant. 1t was one of the most sue
cessful meetings of the association.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
A LOST ART RECOVERED
Man Makes stone Axes and
Arrow Heads.

H. L. Skavlem of Janesville, will
axe for you while you wait. Already
versed in the lore of botany, geology
and ornithology, Mr.. Skavlem turned
his attention a few years since to the
subject of Wisconsin Indian archaeol-
ogy. Doubtless his interest in the new
study was quickened by the fact that
on his farm On Lake Koshkonong, is
an Indian village site which for fifty
years has constituted fruitful hunt
ing ground for the characteristic re-
mains of the departed race. At any
rate he has developed some very in
teresting theories, the proof of which
he is prepared on occasion to demon
strate to the satisfaction of the most
Skeptical. Mr.. Skavlem holds that the
white man of today, using only stone
axes, arrow heads, and other char
acteristic utensils of the stone age
period as we'll as the primitive man
himself could do. Armed only with
piece of bone he fashions an arrow
head in two or three minutes time,
explaining the while the obstacles
which the primitive artisan had to
overcome. In thirty minutes he fash
only the tools of the stone age worker.
More remarkable even than the ability
to make these things is the ease and
dispatch with which they are pro-
duced.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
BUSINESS COLLEGE NOTES

Henry Westphal of Bonduel has re-
turned to complete his course of study.
Wesley Parfitt of New London, was
a business caller last Thursday.
Frank Hendricks of Edgar, has en-
rolled in the Stenographic department
and began his studies last Monday.
Miss Teresa Laurisch has enrolled
for a course of study in the Steno-
graphic department and began her
duties last Tuesday.
A. c.. Riemer and-son, Raymond, of
Athens, were business callers last Sat
urday. Raymond enrolled for a course
in the Bookkeeping department.
Lester and Lee Griffin of Viola, were
business callers last Tuesday. Lester
has enrolled in the Bookkeeping de-
partment for a course of study.
Former students who called at the
trice Tillman, Elsie Hoffmeister, Mar
tina Sargent, Arthur Omholt and Emil
Torgerson.
Other business callers during the
past week were A. o. Empey, John
Manson, H. E. Damon and Mrs. j. P.
Hughes of Wausau, and N. E. Kass of
Minneapolis.
Friends of Cornelius Unruh will be
interested to learn of his marriage to
Miss Setta Michels of Stanley. Mr..
Unruh is assistant postmaster at
Laona, Wisconsin, where the young
people will reside.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
OCCURRENCES OF LONG AGO.
ITEMS OF NEWS BOILED DOWN FROM THE
WAUSAU PILOT THIRTY-THREE YEARS AGO

Ladies' Knitting club last Thursday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
c. F. Dunbar, it being the occasion of
the birthday of Mrs. C. A Single.
S. w. Putnam, Esq, died on Wednes-
day morning, February 81, 1888, of
heart disease, after having suffered
intensely for nine weeks. He leaves
wife and four daughters, Mrs. ]. c..
Clarke, Mrs. John Burns, of Wausau,
Wis, Mrs. E. p. Orvis, of Manchester,
Iowa, and Mrs. Thos Ransom, Louis
lana.
The Wausau Light Guards have
made their bow to the public and the
universal testimony is, that it was
gracefully done. This, their first cam
paign, extended over the greater part
of two days. On Wednesday evening
grand ball was indulged in. A
march was made from the armory to
Forest hall, the company making a
fine appearance. On Thursday at II
a. M, the company went up to Mer-
rill. They were met at Merrill by the
Merrill band, and marched up to the
bank block, and were entertained at
the Lincoln and Merrill houses. The
boys came down in the evening. At
the Wausau Iron Works the train
halted and the company marched up
to their armory. Here a vote of thanks
was extended to the citizens of Mer-
rill for their generous hospitality of
the day. Then with three irrepress-
ible cheers for Capt. Womer, B. G.
Plumer and Col. Henry, the three
prime favorites of the boys, the two
days campaign was ended.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
ZUHSE-MURRAY WEDDING

One of the most charming fall we'd
dings took place last Wednesday after
noon, when Miss Helene Martha
Zuhse was united in wedlock to James
Edwin Murray at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Julius
Zuhse, sos Adams street. The single
ring ceremony was used and a very
impressive service was read by Rev.
E. G.. Grauer, pastor of st. PauPs
Evangelical church. Preceding the
ceremony, Miss Leonharda Opdahl
sang "Elfa's Dreams" from Lohengrin
by Wagner, with Miss Wanda Hopp as
pianist, who played Mendelssohn's
wedding march as the bridal party
entered
The bride, who was given away by
her father, wore an exquisite gown of
white georgette crepe draped with
silk and silver lace, and carried a
shower bouquet of white roses and
valley lilies. Her veil of net and chan
tilly lace, in cap effect, was caught
with maiden-hair fern and lilies of the
valley.
The bride was attended by Miss
Grace Schneider of Pittsburg, Pa,
as maid of honor, and Miss Florence
Peterson as bridesmaid. Miss Airline
Ross was flower girl. The groom's
attendants were Lloyd Warner as best
man and Emil Torgerson as grooms-
man.
Miss Schneider was beautifully
gowned in pink georgette crepe over
pink crepe meteor, caught with pink
and blue ribbon roses, and she carried
pink roses. Miss Peterson was at
tired in a pretty gown of salmon taffe-
ia and her flowers were also pink
roses.
Following the service and congratu-
4ations wedding dinner was served
to about fifty guests. Covers were
arranged for sixteen at the brides
table. The Zuhse home was taste
fully decorated with palms, ferns
flowers and autumn foliage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray left on late
train Wednesday evening amid show
ers of rice and good wishes for short
honeymoon trip to Green Bay, having
returned to the city yesterday. In the
near future they will go to Milwaukee
to make their home.
Mrs. Wallace Ridgeway of Clear
water Lake, mother of Mr.. Murray
Miss Margaret Otto of Mosinee, Mrs
Behrendt and Erwin and Walter
Behrendt of Athens were out of town
guests at the wedding.
The high esteem which their many
friends hold of them was attested by
the many beautiful gifts they received
and it is regretted that they are tC
make their home out of Wausau.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
Monday, February 26, 1888.

Mrs. E. E. LaDu died at Mosinee on
the 10th inst, of paralysis.
B. w. James was at Madison several
days the past week on business.
Crosby Grant and w. w. Haseltine
of Stevens Point, were here Saturday.
Stephen Thayer came up from
school at Madison on Thursday and
returned today.
From the La Crosse Chronicle We
learn that Mrs. ]. A. Kellogg will make
her home at La Crosse in the future.
Henry Froeming is making prepara-
tions, in the shape of brick and stone,
to finish the new part added to his
store building last year.
Tom McIndoe, who has been attend
ing the Rush Medical college, at Chi
cago, and who graduated with honors
from the same, has returned home.
Mrs. H. J. Lohmar is visiting friends
in Appleton and Menasha. H. j.
sticks close to his editorial duties
just the same as if she was at home.
At a session of the Grand Chapter,
Royal Arch Masons, held at Milwau-
kee last Wednesday, Stephen H. AL
ban of this city was elected Grand
King.
span of horses owned by r. P.
Manson and w. B. Scholfield, "tripped
the light fantastic toe" down Grand
avenue one day last week without
and driver; however, little damage was
done.
A pleasant gathering was had by the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
STATE UNIVERSITY REPRESENTA-
TIVES VISIT WAUSAU

On Wednesday evening representa-
tives of the state university arrived in
Wausau for an inspection of the local
office of the University of Wisconsin
extension division. The party in
cluded President c. R. Van Hise, Dean
H. l.. Russell of the College of Agri-
culture and regents F. w. A. Notz of
Milwaukee, Judge d. o. Mahoney OF
Viroqua, o. e. Clark of Appleton, Ben
F. Faast of Eau Claire, M. e. Nc
Caffrey, secretary of the board OF re-
gents, and H. ]. ThOrkelson, business
manager of the university. They were
Immediately taken to the extension
rooms in automobiles upon their ar
rival in the city.
An informal reception was held dur
ing the first part of the evening, after
which G. d. Jones, who is univer-
sity regent, introduced President Van
Hise, who gave an interesting lecture
on the organization of extension work.
He stated that the university is dem
ocratic institution supported by the
people and should be of service to the
people.
w. K. Mitchell, who is in charge of
the local extension office, gave good
talk on the work accomplished and
what is being done in this district.
Six successful chautauquas have been
conducted at Wausau, Grand Rapids,
Stevens Point, Amigo, Rhinelander,
and Phillips. He also told of the
package library service, which has
been of considerable value, and also
| the six slide and film circuits organ
lied. The films have been used in
schools, churches, hospitals, etc.
A. G.. Burg and H. H. Humphrey
| gave talks on the extension work OF
| the Agricultural school and the WORK
throughout the county.
! Dean Russell emphasized in his lee
| ture the fact that every man, especial
ly the farmers, should have hobby OF
| some kind, whether thoroughbred
| seeds, thoroughbred stock, or some
thing else, and become wide awake
progressive farmers and intelligent
citizens of the state.
| During the balance of the evening
punch and cigars were served and a
general social time enjoyed in which
to become acquainted.
| On Thursday morning Mr. Jones
had secured some automobiles and the
delegation was taken for a ride around
the city before their departure on the
9:O5 train for Marshfield, where they
| expected to visit the Agricultural EX-
pertinent station, and from there to
| Grand Rapids and Cranmoor, then
back by way of Marshfield to visit
Owen and see the stump pulling dem
onstrations, then to Eau Claire, after
which they returned to Madison
| Among the Wausau people present
| at the doings on Wednesday evening
were w. X Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. q.
D. Jones, S. B. Tobey, 1. c. Painter,
Randall Johnson, A. G. Burg, H. H.
Humphrey, R. A. Humphrey, E. d.
Widmer, c.. A. Cowee, c. B. Bird, Har-
ry Berger, DR.. B. H. Conlin, A. &.
Schmidt, ]. A. Rowley, Rev. Richard
Evans, Rev. D. ]. Williams, Rev. John
Lloyd, Rev. w. H. Gould and many
others.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
LIVE STOCK SALE

1t has been arranged to have live
stock sale in Wausau. A meeting of
live stock breeders was held last Tues
day evening and it was voted to have
regular sales and the first one will be
held the latter part of October at the
fair grounds. B. F. Wilson, M. H.
Duncan and H. G. Flieth were ap-
pointed to make all arrangements.
There will be horses, cattle, sheep,
swine and chickens for sale. 1t will
not be day for getting rid of undesir-
able stock on the farm, but more es-
pecially designed to enable farmers to
better their stock. An association will
be organized at the close of the first
sale to keep up the sales. 1t will be
splendid thing for the farmers of our
county
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
OUR SCHOOLS
Many High School AID Grade Pupils
On Half Day Basis.

There is one thing which our peo-
pie cannot afford to do and that is to
curtail on our schools so that it will
interfere With the education of the
children. This is being done at the
present time. There are now 100
high school pupils ein the sub-pri-
maries and first grades that have had
to be placed on half day basis, prac-
tically giving them only one half day
each in the school. This number is
swelled to 300, taking in the graded
schools, which will mean 400 before
the end of the year. If this condition
continues another year our schools
will be perfectly inadequate to cope
with the situation
If the schools were costing the tax
payers of Wausau a larger, or as
large an amount per pupil as the
average, taking in all of the schools
of the state, there would be some
cause for complaint in asking for
more room accommodation, but this
is not the case. The following com
parative table shows a large saving
in our schools:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
STATE
CENTRAL COMMITTEE

The democratic state central COM
mittee met is session in Milwaukee on
Thursday. Practically every member
was present. ]. F. Guidice and An
drew Jensen were reelected secretary
and treasurer. Senator Paul Husting
was present. National committeeman
Joseph Martin, said that never had
the conditions appeared more favor
able for the democratic party in Wis
cOnsin than at the present time. P. D.
Cadigan of Superior, and A. F. Crosby
of Rhinelander, were of the same opin-
ion, and were positive the state will
go for Wilson. There was a great diff
ference between the G. o. P. conven-
ton, which was held in the same city
a few days previously. The leaders
showed plainly that they were fearful
of the results. Chairman O. A. La
Pudde, presided and it was voted to
have the president speak in Milwau-
kee when he came west to Chicago, in
October, if possible.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
FIRE PREVENTION DAY

Next Monday, October 9th, has been
set aside for Fire Prevention Day by
Gov. Philip. The day is designed
for the looking over of furnaces, clean
ing of rubbish, and ascertaining how
fires can be prevented. The state
fire marshal has asked the mayors OF
the cities of the state to issue a pro-
clamation asking that the citizens
clean up their premises and remove
fire hazards.
He has also asked the fire chiefs to
see that the firemen make rounds of
inspection and to give instructions
about cleaning furnaces, stoves, Chin
neys, etc.
The schools should take a hand in
observing Fire Prevention Day in
drills. etc.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
DO YOU KNOW THAT

1t is dangerous to put anything into
the mouth except food and drink?
Sanitary instruction is even more
important than sanitary legislation?
The U. S. Public Health Service is
sues free bulletins on tuberculosis?
The continuous liberal use of alco-
holic beverages lowers efficiency and
menaces longevity?
Moderate exercise in the open air
prolongs life?
Mouth breathing" makes children
stupid?
Fish cannot live in foul water nor
man in foul air?
Smallpox is wholly preventable?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
When YOn Take Cold

With the average man a cold is a
serious matter and should not be tri-
fed with, as some of the most dan
gerous diseases start with common
cold. Take Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy and get rid of your cold as quick
ly as possible. You are not expert
menting when you use this remedy,
as it has been in use for many years
and has an established reputation. 1t
contains no opium or other narcotic.
Obtainable everywhere.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
A WONDER

man in Louisiana has invented a
machine that will cut up stumps in
stead of pulling, burning or blowing
them up. A set of roller knives will
cut them up at an average of one
stump a minute, or one in about five
minutes, allowing for moving the ma
chine, which weight 10000 pounds and
is operated by a tractor. The chips
and shavings are run into bags and
taken to wood pulp mills or turpentine
stills. This device is now being tried
out in the south and if a success ii will
not only be a cheap way of clearing
land but add greatly to the wood pulp
and turpentine supply of the country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
QUICK WORK

The work of paving Scott street be-
tween Fourth and Fifth streets was let
to Carl LotZ, and he has proven him
self to be a rusher. He went right to
work a couple of weeks ago and not
withstanding the wet weather en-
countered has the street ready for
laying the brick. The cement founda-
ton was finished today. In a few
days when the cement is in shape he
will commence laying the brick, which
are a better grade than those being
laid on Forest street and Grand ave-
nue.. Our city would have had the paV-
ing finished ON these streets by this
time of the work had been let to such
a man as Mr.. Lott.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
HEADQUARTERS

The democratic county committee
has established its campaign head
quarters in the room formerly occu-
pied by the cafeteria" one door north
of Burley's tobacco store. The re-
publican county committee have To-
Gated their headquarters in the second
story of the Kryshak building, one
door north of Winkelman's store. Po-
litical literature for the present occa-
sion for both parties will be found
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
BIDS FOR FIRE HOSE

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works until 10 o'clock
a. m, on October the 9Th, 1916, for
(20OO) two thousand feet of fire hose,
the same to have a double jacket OF
cotton and to be 21a inches in diane
ter, and to stand the guaranteed test
of 400 lbs. per square inch.
III. e. Marquardt,
b. C. GOWen,
Carl C. Adams,
s26-2w Board of PublicWorks
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
ACCEPTED 4 HIGH POSITION

Earl s. Dickens. son Of Mrs. r. S.
Dickens. has accepted a position as
manager Of the advertising and sales
promotion for the O'Brien Varnish
company of South Bend, Ind. This
concern is q manufacturer of Liquid
Velvet and other high grade interior
finishes. and the position to be filled
by Mr.. Dickens is an important one.
Mrs. r. s. Dickens, who has been
resident Of Wausau for a number of
years. departed Saturday for South
Bend to make her home with her son.
She will be joined later by her daugh-
Ter Miss Ethel, who will go to that
city to conduct an office for the book
ng of literary celebrities and high
class musical artists.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
KILL BEAR NEAR MARSHFIELD

Henry Johnson, residinglin the town
of Lincoln about seven miles south
west of the city, killed a large black
bear Sunday not far from his dwell
ing. The animal made it's appearance
Sunday morning and was soon dis
posed of, being cut up into steaks and
joints for Mr.. JOhnson's family and
friends.
The Grand Rapids Reporter in COM
menting on the occurrence says:
with deer killed in the county and
now a bear, Wood county can still be
considered the hunting grounds for
big game, to say nothing of prairie
chickens, partridges and other wild
fowl. ."-Marshfield Times.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
p. O. CONVENTION

At the wisconsin Postmasters' con-
vention held in Milwaukee last We'd
nesday and Thursday, Thos. H. Ryan
of this city was elected president. The
postmasters discussed live topics and
it was a very profitable convention.
Resolutions were offered praising the
fine condition of the service, due to
the democratic administration. The
ORGANIZATION now has 147 members.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03

There is more Catarrh in this section Of
the country than all fother diseases put to-
get her, and until the last few years was sup
posed 10 be incurable. For a great many
years doctors pronounced it local disease
and prescribed local remedies. and by con-
stantly failing 10 cure with local treatment.
Catarrh TO be a constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured By F. j.
Cheney & Co. Toledo. Ohio. Is the only Con-
stitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address: f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
SUDDEN DEATH

Last Friday, B. B. Andrews of Bir-
namwood, died at Stanley, Wis. He
and his wife and daughter and others
had been on an automobile trip to
Minneapolis and had reached Stanley
when he was taken i'll and died very
suddenly. He was father of j. b
Andrews, who was formerly an attor-
ney in WauSau.
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,uo.yriR.0LD CHILD DROWNS
i"V N HAYMEADOW CREEK
Dad, discovered by Members OF Fam
D'' IN After Accident Occurs.

very sad tragedy occurred near
piaomyiIIl Sunday, when the little
IaYgbtqr of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
S,,sdzdin drowned i'll Haymeadow
e.s.E The little one, who was only
tro Years of age, was accustomed to
,,sniog about the yard, but had never
injured very far from the house
song After She had been absent but
% few moments, a member of the
SmiJy went to look for her, but was
T.nceessful in discovering her where
gbmts A more thorough search was
made and her body was later dis
C1y-r4d in Haymeadow creek, near
which the family resides.-Merrill
Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
COUNTY FOR WILSON

A local supporter of President Will
son has so much faith in the presi-
dents vote getting power that he has
put up $25 against SO that Portage
county will go democratic on Nov. z.
In 1912 the county gave Wilson 2,301
votes, Taft, 1882 and Roosevelt, S90.-
Stevens Point Gazette.