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Middletown transcript., 1916-09-16
HAD GRAND DAYS SHOOTING
Amateur Sportsman Thoroughly En-
Joyed Himself Until Unfortunately
His Supplies Gave Out.

"Awfully sorry, old chap" said the
host, greeting his guest, who had ar
rived for a weekend with the guns,
DIST l shan't be able to come out to-
day. However, a sportsman like you'll
be able to get on by yourself. 'Ere's
a gun, and 'ere's bag O. ferrets. Keep
weN in the wood. and you ought to
dve plenty Of sport"
So away went the cockney sports
man. gloriously arrayed in glaring leg
g6ngs, deer-stalker and Norfolk jacket.
At about umpty-um p. m. the mighty
hunter returned.
''Well, ovid you get on, ole chap2"
asked his host.
''Oh, grand! Capital SPORT Got
any mOre"
ANY more what2"
why, any more Of those squirrel
lhings you gave me in that bag. I've
shot that lot !"-London Tit-Bits.
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(Fronn the United StatesSDepartmen Of
Agrfculture,)
A definite plan for building up the
sandy-Iand farm of northern Indiana,
southern Michigan or northwestern
Ohio is outlined In farmers bulletin
No. TIC just issued by the department
The department specialists have found
way by which the sandy-land farms
of that section can be built up, at the
same time returning q profit. The
remedy proposed for existing difficult
ties may be summarized very briefly:
"Grow soy beans or cowpeaS-frSt
for seed and later to feed live STOCK" !"
The production of one or the other
OF these legumes for seed is offered as
the first stage in development that
ultimately leads to profitable general
farming. The sale of seeds from one
OF these crops serves to finance the
farm development while the fOunda-
ton of soil improvement is laid by the
legume crop itself.
''SOy beans and cowpeas," says the
bulletin" are profitable cash crops on
the poorest of these sandy lands, the
yields ranging from to 20 bushels
per acre, and the present range of
prices being from $1.50 to 50 per
bushel. Aside from being a source Of
immediate income. the crops furnish
the most practical foundation for
building up the SOIL
Briefly, this is the system of farm
ing proposed:
First stage-Continuous cropping
with soy beans or cowpeas. One of
these crops is grown for seed on the
available farm area not needed for
growing necessary hay and corn. A
catch crop of rye is used between
crops of soy beans or cowpeas and
plowed under in the spring before the
new crop is planted. This program
may sometimes he modified with profit
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for wrapping articles. Keep a ball of
twine, made from winding bits Of
string from the various packages.
Heat new irons, baking dishes and
frying pans gradually to save them
from cracking.
Save all husks from green corn,
dry, and use as stuffing for porch pill
lows, or they make. fine kindling for
the CRATE fire.
Br0Oms should be hung or rested
on the handle in order to keep the
brOomcOrn straight.
The yolk Of egg left when making
cake may be covered with little cold
water and used day or two later.
A dish of preserves left from yes
terday's meal may be added to
whipped cream and served as sauce
to rice, gelatin or cornstarch pudding,
By giving thought to the daily rOu-
tine, having q system, with the econ
omy of time duly considered, a great
amount of work may be accomplished
with less wear and tear Of nerves than
work done with no planning.
Water in which vegetables are
cooked should be saved to flavor soups.
In preparing any dish get all the
materials ready before beginning the
preparation; then there will be no
fiurried looking for some Ingredient
which is found missing.
Nonbreakable kitchen utensils are
the greatest economy in the kitchen.
keeping each utensil, If possible, for
its special use.
Do not prepare such an amount that
there will always be left-overs. Every
bit Of meat, being our most expensive
food, should be utilized.
Goldfish. baked or boiled may be
served as croquetteS or as salad
with any cooked dressing.
A cupful of cold boiled rice may be
added to the breakfast mullins, greatly
Improving them.
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His Reoimen.

"Regimensl Regimens y said Prof.
Hilary McMasters before the Harvard
Medical school.
'"There are too many nonSeHSica1
regImens, young gentlemen. l prefer
the regimen of Mark Twain to ali such
rubbish.
mark had a very strict regimen
you know. He never smoked but OnS
cigar at a time, and never smoked
while sleeping.
HE never ate meat except with
his meals, and he never drank except
at meals and between meals.
His father took a drug store for
a bad debt In Marks boyhOOd, and
among the stores were nine barrels Of
cod liver oil. These lasted Mark seven
years. The rest of the family had 70
get along with the ipecac and nuR
vomica, Mark being the pet. He was.
in fact, the first oil trust. He got u
ALL"
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SUPPLY OF SEALS ASSURED
Action by United States, 1t Is Be-
iieVed, Has Done Away With Ali
Danger Of Their Extinction.

For the first time In the history Of
the United States this country is han
ding its own sealskins, a condition
that should have been brought about
long ago, but was not, largely owing
TO trade secrets connected with the
dressing and dyeing of the furs, which
were possessed exclusively in Eng
land.
Seal furs are used more extensively
In America than in any other country
on the globe and the United States
government has done more to prevent
seals from becoming extinct than all
the other nations put together. 1t is
dne entirely to our initiative that
there is now a growing supply Of
seals from which to draw.
Ehe total number in the Alaskan
herd now is estimated at 100000 and
it Is believed that 100000 will be
added this summer, after which, un-
der moderate regulation, there will
be little danger of extinction, such as
faced the fur-bearing seals only few
years ago.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-16
Earm Lands increase in Value.

The value of farm lands Of the Unit
ed States is estimated at $45.55 per
acre, as compared with $40.85 year
ago, $40.31 two years ago, $3.50 three
years ago and $36.2S four years ago.
The census reported the value of
form lands In 1910 as $32.4O, and in
1900 as 1857 per acre.
In recent years the value Of farm
lands has been increasing at the rate
Of about per cent year, or approx
mately 50 per acre per year. The ex-
ceptionaI increase of the past year
may be explained partly By the reac-
taon In the southern cotton states fol-
lowing a temporary depression last
year, and partly by the stimulus given
by the war to prices, particularly of
grain
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ton at all except the agility to put up
with hardship may be as profitable.
No farmer can be absolutely assured
of having good producing herd simply
by selecting a breed. If he tests his
cows, and weeds out and breeds up, he
can establish a good herd of any of the
good breeds.
1t is only fair to add, however, that
both in popular favor and milk and
butterfat records, the Holsteins have a
distinct lead at the present time.
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CHICKEN YARDS AND HOUSES
OF Great Importance That Everything
Always Be Kept Clean and in
Sanitary Condition.

A soiled or washed egg decays much
sooner than one which has never been
dirty, and for that reason the chicken
houses and yards should be kept in
a clean and sanitary condition. This
Is important because when only few
hens have to lay in a nest there will be
fewer dirty eggs
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N414 MLNt~,ee0
His Unique Proposal.

He was a morbid youth and a nerv-
GUS lover. Often had he wished to tell
the maiden how he lOnged to make
her all his own. Again and again had
his nerve failed him. But tonight
there was a "dO-or-die" look in his eye.
They started for their usual walk, and
rested awhile upon his favOrite seat
a gravestone in the village churchyard.
A happy inspiration seized him. ma.
ria" he said in trembling accents
Maria When you die-how should
you like to be buried here with my
uame on the stone over youT"
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When Hooan TeIephoned.

Hogan, the elder, was doing useful
work in the stables, since most of the
younger men in the nearby little mar
ket town had enlisted.
One day he was sent by his employer
to telephone to a dealer for various
loads Of hay, straw and oats. After
many struggles with that terrible in
strument which is supposed to save
time, he got into communication with
the dealers at last.
II say, we're waitin' fer that last
order fer hay, straw and oats. We
want it at once. Hay, straw and
oats"
Back came the answer:
every good. But who's it fOr?''
"Arr, now. Would We try to be
funny with an ould man what's doing
his bit? It's fer the horses av
rse."-London Mail.
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BABY's ITCHING SKIN
Quickly Soothed and Healed by
Cuticura. Trial Free.

Battle with hot water and Cuticura
Soap. II there is any irritation anoint
gently with Cuticura Ointment on end
Of finger. Refreshing slumber for rest
less, fretful babies usually follows the
use Of these super-creamy emollients.
They are boon to tired mothers.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everyWhere.-Adv.
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be prepared without
much planning. Now one
may buy a picnic box all
ready for the eats, paper
plates, napkins and small
tin spoons. These add
greatly to the comfort as
a heavy basket to be
packed, repacked and
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Field for Him.

you don't get much expression into
your portraits"
"Then you think 1 can't make liv-
ing at art?"
81 don't say that You'd be just the
man to design kings, queens and
knaves for playing cards. ds."-LOuisville
COurier-Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-16
He Got Il.

'Please, mother, can have a piece
Of cakeT
mo, Freddie"
"Just teeny little pieceT'
mo, Freddie. You cannot have any
cake at ALL"
Can l have a cooky then7"
mo"
Jaw, please. Just one little cOoky."
mo, Freddy. You have just had
your luncheon, and you can't possibly
be hungry so soon. Run away and
play, and don't bother me any more.
Don't you like to have people ap-
preciate your cooking, motherT
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The location of the nests is impor-
tant. They should be where the hens
will use them-nests are not for roOsts
and in places where the eggs may
be gathered conveniently.
When the nests contain plenty of
nesting material there are also fewer
broken and dirty eggs produced.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-16
WELL-sELECTED DAIRY HERD
HoIsteins Have Distinct Lead at Pres.
ent Time, Both in Popular Fa-
Vor and Records.

When it comes to dairy performance,
the farmer who will give careful shell
ter, feed and treatment to really well
selected herd of Holsteins, Ayrshires,
Guernseys or Jerseys will find them all
good; but if he is going to give bad
treatment to his cattle, a common
"rustler," with no special recommends
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-16
ARRANGING FOR FEED CROPS
Do Not Take Chances With Stock Of
Any Kind Without First Plan
ming Good Rotation.

No one should raise animals till
he has made the proper arrangements
about feed crops. Do not take chances
on feeding animals without first plan
ming rotation of crop that under or
dniary conditions will be ample for
feed. Animals are dependent upon
man for their feed and care and JUS
tice and mercy will not permit us to
starve them or even withhold need
ed food.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-16

entirely. In most cases, after one or
two feeding periods have passed, the
calf will appear normal and full feed
ing can be gradually resumed.
In more obstinate cases it may be
necessary to administer pbysic of two
or three ounces of castor Oil given in
little milk After calf has suffered
with scours, feeding should always be
light for a few days until the calf re-
gains its strength.
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FREQUENT FEEDING OF CALF
Stomach Is Quite Small and Will Not
Hold Large Quantity of Milk
at One Time.

The stomach of the calf is small
and will not hold large quantity of
milk at one time. This makes it nee
essary to feed it as often as practica-
bic. Overfeeding will cause indiges-
ton and may result in the death of
the calf.
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Just Once.

ivan Skim is an awful tightwad. l
don't suppose he has ever been known
to give cent to charity"
'Oh,- yes, he has. He gave a
plugged nickel to a blind man once, but
only after he had made perfectly sure
that he couldn't pass it on anyone
else"
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WOODEN WORKER FOR BUTTER
Fork, Made Big and Strong Enough to
Bear Strain, Is of Great Help
in Mixing Salt.

Sometimes butter is mottled and un-
even in colOring because of the salt
not being evenly and uniformly mixed
and dissolved. A wooden butter fork,
made big and strong enough to bear
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HW0man'5 3
9robLem
How to Feel Well During Middle
Life Told by Three Women Who
Learned from Experience.

The Change of Life is most critical period of .
woman existence and neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain. Women everywhere should remember
that there is other remedy known to medicine that win
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from
native roots and herbs. Read these letters:-
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LET'S HAVE A PICNIC.

shun the habit Of putting off" as
you would temptation to crime. The
moment you feel the temptation, jump
up and go with all your might at the
most difficult thing you have to do
Orison SWEET Marden.
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-16
DisaureeabIe Taste to MIX.

Farmers know perfectly well that
milk may have a disagreeable taste
and that it may be caused by feeding
garlic, turnips or other strOng-favOred
foods.
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He eKTTdALX
GBLNE{aAA
SAVING LITTLE THINGS.

Worry is nothing but a diluted drib-
bling fear. See that all the hours Of
the day are 80 full Of interesting and
healthful occupations that there is no
chance for worry to stick its nose In.
Luther Gullck.
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Price for Good Bull.

Considering that the sire is the "bet-
ter One-half of the herd" what can n
dairyman afford to pay for a good
bullT
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Philadelphia, Pa.-'I started the Change of Lite
five years ago. always had headache and back
ache with bearing down pains and l would have
nervous feelings After taking Lydia E. Pfnkham's
Vegetable Compound I feel like new person and
am in better health and no more troubled with
the aches and pains had before took your won
derful remedy. recommend it to my friends for i
cannot praise it enough. Mrs. MARGARET GRAs4.
NAN, 759 N. Ringgold st, Philadelphia, Pa
Beverly, Mass.-"I took Lydia E. Pinkhams
ound, for nervousness and dyspepsia, when / Was
la Change Of Life found it very helpful and
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ELIxm BALEK a ooon TonHo

LI1EAEIE bfATlIlA a GNUU LUfNIU
And Drives Malaria Out Of the System.
esYour sBabeks acts like magic; Ihave given
It to numerous people in my parish who were
suffering with chills, malaria and fever. Tree
ommend It to those who are sufferers and in
need Of good tonic."-Rev. 8. Szymano Wskf,
st. Stephens Church, Perth Amboy, N. J.
Elixir Babex, 30 cents, all druggists or by
Parcels Post, prepaid, from KlocSeWskt q Co,
Washingtoa, -, q
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DR.. Peery's 'DEAD sHoT'' is an effective
medicine for Worms or Tspeworm in adults
or children. One dose is sufficient and no
supplemental purge necessary.-AdV.
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by following q two-yeaF rotation OF
corn, soy beans, or corn, cOwpeas. In
this event a catch-crop of rye and
vetch Is sown in the standing corn, or
rye after the corn is cut. After year
or two as the condition of the soil be-
gins to improve, ground limestone is
applied to at least one Of the fields in
order to prepare the way for clover.
Second stage-After the first stage
has been passed and clover can be
grown with reasonable certainty, the
system may be gradually changed to a
four-year rotation as follows:
First year OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, corn
Second year ..........soy beans or cowpeas
Ihlrd year .-.,........-.-..-...-..... rye
Fourth year ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. clover
This rotation presupposes that 2 to
3 tons of ground limestone or mari per
acre has been applied to at least one
field of the farm, and that a new field
will be thus treated each year before
an attempt is made to seed it to
clover. The catch-crop of rye or rye
and vetch is sOwn each year in the
corn as before. This is q transition
stage in which live stock is being in
troduced as rapidly as fences can be
purchased and built, and as the farm
can be made to produce the necessary
feed and pasture.
From this point the way is open in
several directions for the free devel-
opment of general farming through a
gradual shift from the cash-crop to a
livestock basis, or proper balance of
both. In some sections of the sandy
land country the system outlined has
been found to serve as n foundation
for developing a profitable hOg-raising
enterprise, while in Jther sections,
where markets are convenient, it leads
more logically to the Development of
dairying.
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When to Cut Swiss chard.

Don't let Swiss chard get very large
before using. It should be cut back to
within about two inches Of the ground
at esch cutting.
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Wooden Butter Worker.

help in mixing the salt 1t may also
be used for taking the butter out Of
the churn and in working the water
out of the butter. Where big churn
is used the fork will be very convent
ent.
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have had them try it and they also have received
good results from it"-Mrs. GEORGE A. DUNBAR,
II Roundy St, Beverly, Mass.
Erie, Pa.-"I was in poor health when the
Change of Life started with me and took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, or think /
should not have got over it as easy as did. Even
now if / do not feel good I take the Compound
and it restores me in short time. win praise
your remedies to every woman for it may help
oath St, Erie, Pa.
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Natural Surmlse.

Dear me! What is that awful
noise2 Is 1t new freak auto hOrn1"
mo, 1 think 1t is Clarise Cashley'S
new sport skirt"
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u1SIl0S II)lu water dlAu
waste the soap. Pour
boiling soft water on
small pieces of soap and
use as softsoap.
A little water left in
tubs and pals Of wood
will prevent them from
falling In pieces Brown
paper folded and placed
in a wall pocket or
drawer are ALWAYS handy
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A picnic, to be a really enjoyable af-
fair and no burden to anyone, should
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Wrtght's Indian Vegetable Pills have stoo
the test of time. Test them yourself now. Sen
for sample to 372 Pearl street, N. Y.-AdV-
Middletown transcript., 1916-09-16

Keep the fly repellant Aying-ol
Vuffer a shortage in the cream check.
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IntImidated.

IULITHTUdLCU.
Aunt-Why didn't you scream when
he kissed your
Niece-He threatened me.
Aunt-Threatened your
Niece-Yes; he said If l did he'd
never kiss me again.
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IIUIKIWUIII

successful In relieving wOanB
suffering Lydia Pinkhams Vegetable Compound.
receive helpful advice by writing the Lydia
Medicine Such letters received
and by only strict confidence
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Keep your soap in an ordinary wire
basket over the sink as the soap
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-06-16
BRUTAL MURDER AT PHILLIPS

PHILLIPS, Wis, June 14-Mrs.
Max Gulpen, of Chicago, was brutal
ly murdered at the home of her
father, Henry Schneider, about five
miles from here today. An axe was
used to commit the deed, Schneider,
a prominent farmer, is alleged to
have committed the act.
Word of the act was brought to
the city about IL o'clock by neigh
bors and Sheriff Hicks and a posse
of men Immediately left for the
place of the murder. While they
were securing the country for him
Schneider walked to town and gave
himself up to the authorities.
Mrs Gulpen came here from Chi
cago in March to keep house for her
father. He decided his farm over
to her at the time with the under
standing that he was to be given
permanent home, food and clothing
for the rest of his natural life. A
quarrel over this arrangement is
given by the prisoner as the mo-
tive for the crime.
Mrs. Gulpen was in the act of 60
| ing to town with the mornings milk
when Schneider is said to have at
tackled her with an axe while she
| was seated in the wagon and liter
| o11u hor IN niaaoc
Schneider has a reputation through
out the county as being mentally un-
balanced. He was married several
times. He will be brought to trial
as speedily as possible. Mrs Gull
pen is survived by her husband Of
Chicago, who was to join her next
month, and two small children aged
8 and ~.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-06-16
coNRATH
Special Correspondence

Special Correspondence
Mr.. Walworth. of Chippewa Falls,
the head of the Conrath-Vallee Pro-
duce Co., was here wednesday.
Mrs. Leo Schmidt left Saturday
night for Racine, where her dauSh-
ter, Mrs. Burdick, underwent an OPP
Grafton, Thursday, the Sth inst.
Mrs. B. Highly and daughter, Geor-
gia, left Monday night for Hammond,
Ind. Mr.. Highly preceded them by a
few weeks The Higby's expect to
make their home at Hammond in
the future.
Phillip Conrath, better known as
Grandpa father of Messrs. Frank
and Chas. Conrath, left this We
for Glen Ullen, N. OAK, accompanied
by his son, Frank, as far as St.
Paul.
]. M. Briggs will soon begin ship
ping his crop of strawberries. we
understand he has very fine crop
and will be able to ship berries ev-
cry month until the hard freezing
comes.
Dean III. L. Russell, of Madison,
Judge Wickham, A. H. Shoemaker,
and B. F. Faast, of Eau Claire, speat
Sunday night here on their way home
from a fishing trip. They report
having had a very good time.
VIM Klein came home from Val
lee, where he has been supervising
the construction of a store build
ing. Mr.. Klein left Sunday night
for stevens Point to inspect tbs
work his men are doing on the build
ing for A. Walkush.
Mrs. B. Lawrence and daughter, OF
Hannibal, are visiting at the home
of father and grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs T. d. Van Buren,. The family
will soon move to Ladysmlth, where
Mr.. Lawrence and part of the
family have already moved.
Prof. Humphrey on Tuesday gave
very interesting talk on Cattle and
how to raise the best calves. Coun
ty Representative Householder inter
ested the people with a nice talk
or The Farm and It's Best Prod
ucts." The meeting was to have
been held in the park grounds, but
the rain prevented it and it was
held in the school building. The
citizens were entertained with ap-
propriate music by Miss Erma Klein,
Messrs. Ray Stumpner and Tony Con
rath.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-06-16
MURRY
Special CORRESPONDENCE

Special Correspondence
John Publ and wife, of Exeland,
spent Sunday at the Ackermann
home.
Miss Alma KittelsOn visited at
the Isaac Ammermann home Sunday
evening.
Mrs. John Daily, of Bruce, is visit
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. AM
hermann.
Mrs. P. M. Brown and son, Will
lam, transacted business in Bruce
last Thursday.
Rev. Galbraith and Miss Robinson
held services at the schoolhouse dur
ing the past week.
Mrs. John Tromblay was called to
Ladysmith to attend Mrs. Archie
Hayes during her illness.
Miss Margaret Mcdonald, of At
lanta, is here to spend the summer
with her grandma Leblanc.
Miss Esther Clausen, of Shiocton,
arrived here last Friday fer visit
at the home of her parents
Rev. keenan,, of Ladysmith, held
services in st. Anne's Catholic
church here Sunday morning.
Mrs. Chas. Wood and two children
left Monday for the west, where she
will join her husband and reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. CRACK and son, Mr..
and Mrs. Rhinehart, and Mrs. Eng
land from Crane, attended mass here
Sunday.
Miss Genevieve Boucher and A. G.
Fraley returned to Minneapolis last
Thursday, after spending their va
cation here at the home of P. M.
Brown.
Ed Essam, Herman Leblanc, Sr,
P. NJ Brown and Art Arntz We're