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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
HEAD HUNTERS GETTING BUSY
Natives of Solomon Island Take Ad.
vantage of War 20 Gather
Trophies.

At first sight there does not seem
to be a very close connection between
the war in Europe and head hunting
in the Solomon islands. Nevertheless,
the one arises from the other.
Previous to the outbreak of the
war, according to a Vancouver Worlds
Sydney (N. S. W. correspondent. Brit
ish, and occasionally German war.
ships patrolled the islands and en-
deavored TO keep down cannibalism
among the natives, who are largely Of
Papuan or Malaysian stock. How.
ever, the requirements for the trans
port of troops led to the recall of the
British warships-and the happy head
hunter has been free to follow his own
devious courses.
In one raid made by a mountain
tribe upon small village near the
coast no less than % heads were Sc
cured No punishment followed be-
cause the whites were unable to or.
ganize in time. AS a consequence
the raids are growing more dangerous
and although as yet, no Europeans
have been attacked, planters have con.
stantly to keep on their guard.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

The conduct of the Wisconsin sol
diers who are encamped at Camp VIII
son here has attracted the attention of
regular army officers. The Badger
troops have made almost q perfect
record since they have been in camp
and the officers OF the brigade are
more than pleased with the showing
that has been made.
The summary court which tries sol
diers and noncommissioned officers
charged with minor offenses, has prac-
tically been idle. 1t Is safe to esti-
mate that no more than ten soldiers
have been hailed into the court before
Lieut.. Col. Peter #. Piasecld The of
Tense of which most of the men have
so far been guilty Is getting in after
taps. For this infraction of army
rules the men are usually disciplined
By the company commander with five
days In the company street at hard
labor or small fine Is inflicted
In Battery a Capt Phillip Westphal
appoints one of his lleutenants to sit
in the summary court as does Capt.
Carl Penner of the troop.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
MAKE BIG GUNS ABSOLETE
Western inventor DeVses an Aerial
Torpedo That Gives Promise
of Effectiveness.

What may eventually prove to be a
highly effective war implement, and, if
so. possibly render present heavy ar
tillery obsolete for long range opera
tons, is a self-controlled aerial tor
pedO that has lately been developed in
Colorado. 1t is described in the Au-
gust number of Popular Mechanics
Magazine. In a general way, the in
strument attempts to accomplish over
land what the United States navy's
new wireless torpedo does at sea. Its
principle and method Of operation, of
course, are entirely different. AS is
TO be inferred, 1t consists of a small
aircraft-much like an ordinary BIZ
plane-carrying a large, high-explOsive
torpedo which it Is designed to drop
at any predetermined spot within u
certain radius. The projectile, which
is about twelve feet in length, forms
the body of the machine and is divided
into two compartments. The propel-
Ter is mounted at the front end of it,
while the shaft extends through the
entire torpedo to the rear compart-
ment where an 1S-hOrsepower motor
is housed. The speed and course Of
the machine are regulated by means of
a gyroScopic mechanism, while a tim
ing device of some sort releases the
engine containing missile at the prop
er instant for 1t to strike its target,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Army o4hcers here were surprised
when they learned that Wisconsin re-
cruits had all received some instruc-
ton in target practice before leaving
Camp Douglas Practically no other
state soldiers hmd such training before
being sent to Texas,
Credit is given Gen Orlando Hot
way and Maj, Robert f. Mccoy. chief
instructor Of rihe prucrice. for their
efforts TO give the recruits all the train
Ing possible Ia the short time obey had
10 make chem better soldiers Every
recruit had some practice on the range.
This was not giwn with The view of
making them marksmeu as the time
was too short. but 10 famiHari7e them
with the rifle as many Of them had
never had an army ride or any other
kind Of rifle In their hands before en-
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
TROOPS EXPECT TO
GO TO The BORDER
Are Confident They viii See AC-
tive Patrol Duty.
HINT SEEN IN A NEW ORDER
Announcement Made That Men HsV-
ing Less Than Month to Serve
Will Be Released Before
Soldiers Go South.

San Antonio, Textile Wisconsin
troops now at Camp Wilson are more
confident than ever that they will see
some real patrol duty On the border be-
fore they are sent home This belief
has been heightened by the recent post
ing Of an order authorizing the release,
when the troops leave for the border,
Of men who have Il month or less to
serve The order also directs that
men whose enlistments expire soon
shall not be held under the three-year
reserve oath, but that they may re-en-
list if they desire
There is II general belief that the
Badger soldiers will go farther south
after they return from their hike to
Leon Springs, whore they are sched-
uled 70 have two weeks target prac-
tice
The belief Of the men that they Will
90 40 the border is strengthened by the
fact that It IS known that the Wlscon-
Sin troops made a very favorable i'm
preston upon General Funston. The
commander watched the dress drills of
the Wisconsin regiments and com
mended the men highly on their phys
Teal appearance.
The Wisconsin troops have also
strongly impressed the regular army
officers by their ability to stand long
marches In the blazing sun. The
Badgers have made clean record in
this respect. On one day In march
service equipment, only one man was
forced to drop out although the hike
was taken while the heat was intense.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
BADGERSTATE NEWS.
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
or TIE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN \ FEW LINES.
IS LOST IN DENSE WOODS
Woman, rs Years Old, Wanders In
Swamp for Two Days Before
Reached BY Rescuing Party.
Lives on Wild Berries.

Antigo-Mrs. Charles SAFE, rs years
old, related her experience of being
lost in swamp and without food ex-
cept wild berries which she picked
and without drink except for water she
found in little pools. She lost her way
while berry picking with friends from
Aniwa, Wis. When 1t was learned that
she was missing, all work at Aniwa
was suspended and the entire popula-
ton Joined in the search. The lum-
Der mill shut down and road work dis
continued while the men searched
the swamp. She heard the searching
parties the day before she was found
but was unable to make herself heard,
and could not reach them.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Madison.--Of the 2,2Sl physicians in
the state only 1913 or % per cent made
use OF the state meteorological labora-
tory over three-month period, ac-
cording to charts and statistics re
Gently prepared by Or. w d. Stovall,
the director, and told TO physicians ut
the state health conference here. And
this Is IN spite of the fact that the
laboratory furnishes anti-typhoid ser
um free of charge to any doctor in the
state and win also make analyses of
~putum and blood for tuberculosis and
dlphtheria bacteria. which are the
principal features Of the work of this
state medical bureau.
But every year shows n marked In
crease IN the number Of specimens
which are sent by doctors throughout
the state for analysis rs the following
chart graphically shows;
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

listing when mobilization was ordered.
This training will be big advantage
70 the Wisconsin men when they are
taken out for rifle practice In Texas.
Many men in other regiments will have
to start where the Wisconsin men start
ed at Camp Douglas. with the newt
able result that the Badgers will stand
in the lead. For instance the Wiscon-
sin men are thoroughly familiar with
the principles Of shooting, such as
proper breathing. proper method Of
pressing TIE trigger and holding the
rifle to prevent great jars and hard
kicking setting sights for various dis
tances and figuring windage. All this
must be learned before a recruit can
hope to hit a target.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
eatterx Members WIN stlck.

Members of Battery A who are ell
gible for discharge under the provisions
for the release Of soldiers who have
dependents will not leave the service,
according to Capt. Philip c. Westfall.
He declares that inasmuch as the
people of the state will aid families of
soldiers. the artillerymen will remain
IN service. They do not consider this
charity, but believe that the state
should see that the families of soldiers
are cared for If there were an mir of
charity about 1t, the men would not ne
ccpt hut they look at 1t in an entirely
different way.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Organize Football Team.

A football team has been organized
In Company c, First infantry. of White
water. The members are:
Sergeant Roy Brown right end and
ananager, Corporal Merton Ridge, cap
tain and quarterback ; Corporal Harold
Keller, center and coach; Private Hen
rs Eiienfeld, right guard Sergeant l..
Stegman, left guard; Private Guy Hum
phry. left tackle; Private Harry Dutch
err. right tackle; Private Junius Jamie
son. left end Sergeant w. Rhode, right
halfbuck. Corporal H. Boil. left half
back; Private Il. rayutcr, fullback
Ridge and Keller were formerly
members OF the ullstate normal cham
pionship team. -><.,.t
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

The Wisconsin brigade will receive
$50 horses In a few weeks, following d
government contract for $15,00O,O0O
for 1900 horses, delivery of which is
now in progress. Border raids will not
take the Badgers south, at least until
after rifle practice, officers declare. The
men expect to make a 30-mile hike to
Leon Springs for rifle practice. Six
teen hundred recruits are to get spe-
cial training in shooting.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Number

Corporal Thomas l.. Richert of Com
pany l., First infantry. Milwaukee. has
been promoted to sergeant Private
lo>oph Noll Of the same company has
been made coSporal
Private II. IL. Albright OF Company
l. First Infantry of Neenah. Is one of
tl" veterans " the company. He was
q charter member OF the company.
which was organized in 1902 and has
been VITA i' ever since. He has been
'H 'he National Guard IS wears and is
veteran of The Spani~fi-American
Wur.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Monroe-Miss Leila Loofbourow, in
religious life Sister Reginaldus, has
protested the probating Of the will Of
her father. the late DR.. N. A. Loofbou-
row. for more than forty years a ply.
slclan In Monroe. Under the will the
daughter was cut of with 81, and
property, valued at more than SIS, 900,
was left partly to other relatives. his
hospital property, valued at about
$4,000, going to Miss Hattie Newman,
superintendent
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

An honor was conferred upon the
Wisconsin troops when they were
chosen TO give the first of series of
dress drills in the Fort Sam Houston
quadrangle, which were ordered for
the Wisconsin and Illinois troops by
General Funston. The First Wtscon-
sin regiment gave the first drill and
the Second and THIRD followed on sue
ceeding nights. The drills were wit
messed by hundreds of officers and men
of the regular army ANA the guard.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Badger troops, which have won
praise from regular chiefs since their
arrival in Texas because Of their
good conduct and appearance, have
gained still another distinction. The
camp of the Wisconsin brigade has
been declared the most sanitary OF any
Of the state troops on the border.
The sanitary officers of the Wiscon-
sin brigade have worked unremitting-
ly to bring the sanitary conditions of
the camp To such state that there
would be no room for Improvement.
There Is not Il speck Of refuse in the
whole camp. And as a result there Is
no place where flies or other disease
carrying insects may feed. Careless
ness Will not be tolerated.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Saw Service In Germany.

Emil Doehler q private In Company
T. First infantry spent three years in
the German marine corps before com
Ing To the United States. He entered
the service in 1905 and spent the last
- months of his time In China. He
has not been In the United States long,
but Is model soldier because of the
excellent training he received before
coming to this country.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

old settlers picnic at Hononegan
park. Former Assemblyman George
Crosby was the oldest resident pres
ent. He came to Rock county in 1887.
George B. Dyer, SO years old, of Belott.
was the oldest person present The
Rev. w. p. Leak, Beloit, was orator.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
designations Are Requested.

Oshkosh--Dr. J. Z. Schein, attending
physician, and Miss Hilma A. Ander-
son. superintendent of Sunnyview
tuberculosis sanatorium of Winnebago
county, have been asked to resign.
The request was made by the trustees
OF the institution on the ground that
there had been lack of discipline and
confidence in the management.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

We are indebted to the board or
health Of the City Of New York for
the information that homOgenized ica
cream may lawfully be sold in that
city, and for the further information
that homOgenized ice cream may ma
made of powdered skim milk and
water. Among those things in the
names of which crimes are committed
ice cream ranks right along with lin.
erty and futurist art.-St Louis Re-
public
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Kaclne-A tornado swept the town
OF Mount Pleasant, south Of this city.
1t covered an area one mile in length
and half mile wide The Jackson
greenhouses were blown down and
part OF the wreckage swept in the
lake. Five or six barns and chirken
coops We're damaged. No one was In
jured.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
An IInnrnd,,cflu. Visitor.

"Say. young feller,- said Broncho
Bob "have you got a gun on your"
No. SIR" replied the man with the
brand-new cowboy uniform. Il was
told that 1t was better to be unarmed,
so as to avoid any impression that /
was seeking a quarrel"
well, that's a big disappointment.
l needed a brand-new gun an thought
you'd be bringin' along at least a pair
OF 'em. Don't you let anything like
this occur again"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Green Bay-Three persons are dead
and three more are in a critical con-
dition as a result of an automobile ac-
cident at Algoma when a Kewaunee
and Western railroad train hit the au-
tomobile in which the party was riding
at a crossing. The engine of the mo-
tor car stalled as the machine reached
the railroad crossing.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Census Shows Increase

Waukesha-The population Of this
city Is 1923, which number includes
200 Carroll college students and 400
inmates of the Wisconsin industrial
school. Secretary August Jacobson Of
the board of education was delegated
to take general census of the city in
conjunction with the school census.
The official census of Waukesha, tax.
en- in 1910, was $40.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Wisconsin men were surprised when
they discovered Eugene II. Noyes, Mar
inette, son Of Editor and Mrs. Frank
Noyes of the MarInette Eagle-Star,
serving as regimental sergeant major
Of the First Illinois Field artillery. He
is Il University of Wisconsin graduate
Of 1913, and while at college was
colonel Of the regiment of cadets. He is
IA member of Scabbard and Blade, ma
tlonal military fraternity. and Of Tau
Beta ri, honorary scholastic engineer
ing fraternity. He enlisted in Chicago
where he Is employed as an engineer
with a construction corporation.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Reedsburg - Egbert Courtier was
Killed by being run over by one of the
city hre teams. He was loading Gin.
ders at the powerhouse and had the
wagon half loaded, when the fire
alarm sounded. The team being &C.
customed to start for the frehouse
upon hearing the alarm. jumped and
ran as Mr.. Courtier was thrown I'm.
der the wheels.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Racfne-Mrs. Chris Due, was struck
by lightning during an electrical storm
and badly burned. Mrs. Due was at
work in her home at the time and
went to a window to shake a rug when
a fash of lightning entered the win
dow and burned off her shoes and
stockings.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Strike for More Mnnau

Green Bay - Thirty back tenders.
employed by the John Hoberg com
pany' paper manufacturers, walked out
when their demand for an increase of
~ per cent in pay was denied them.
Inc places of the strikers were filed
and the mill is operating at full capac-
lty. Recently this mill adopted the
eight hour system.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Will Build $4,000 Clubhouse.

Kenosha 49, The Kenosha lodge of
Elks has received twelve competitive
designs for the new clubhouse which
is to be erected in the next year. The
new building is planned to be the
finest in Wisconsin and the total ex
penditure will be close to $4,000.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Former District Attorney Dies.

Oshkosh - The remains of f. c.
Philips, former United States district
attorney for the eastern district of
Wisconsin, and a permanent resident
of Oshkosh, have been brought here
for burial Mr.. Philips died suddenly
in Chicago of apoplexy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Hotel DESTROYED by Ere

Stevens Point - The Hotel Sellers
was practically ruined by fire with a
loss of $4,000. The landlord. Daniel
Cunningham, carried $4,000 insurance,
and the Milwaukee Loan & Trust com
pany, mortgage. also has $4,000 insur-
ance.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
HoIdup suspect Is Arrested

Stevens Point - Chief of Police
Broughton of Evansville, accompanied
by deputy sheriff, took in charge
Homer Ellison, colored. charged with
holding up and robbing a depot agent
and passenger at Evansville of more
than $50 recently.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Masons Have Charge of Funeral.

Fond du Lac-Angelo Barry, a pros
porous Mississippi planter, a member
of Gen. Forests famous command, was
buried here with full Masonic hon
ors. Born in Ireland seventy-nine
years ago, Mr.. Barry spent several
years in early life at Montello.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
viii Write 300 Foot etter

La Crosse-La Crosses soldiers at
San Antonio, Tex. will soon receive q
letter 800 feet long. AT the BartI
brewery roll from a cash register
has been placed in a conspicuous place
and everyone who wishes may write a
few lines.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Six Weeks Drouoht Broken.

OshkOsh-A torrential rain broke
drought Of over six weeks duration in
this vicinity and caused renewed hope
for crops of all kinds Lightning hit
the Flagstaff of armory 3.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Citizenship Riohts Restored.

Madison-Gov. Philip has restored
citizenship rights to NJ B. Magum of
Florence county, who several months
ago was convicted of the offense of
assault with intent TO do great bodily
harm and fined 5000. which he paid
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Attempt TO Burn Factory.

Sheboygan -- An attempt TO burn
the large factory of the American
Manufacturing company. which be
came bankrupt a few months ago and
WAS recently sold and reoryanized,
WIS discovered.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Mayyille - Republicans and demo-
cratic citizens of MaHville rnet at the
City hall and organized club to boost
the candidacy of Senator Byron Bar
Wiz for member of congress from the
Second district
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Neenah Work has commenced on a
mile 90 new state road. The road will
be constructed OF concrete under the
direction OF James Binnins count
highway commissioner.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Lumber Company Sells for SIS. 900.

SfPahy SCitS TOT S(o,UUU.
Stevens Point-The biggest proner-
ty transfer in many years was closed
here when the Vetter Manufacturing
company bought the sawmill, planning
mill lumber stock and yard of the
Clifford Lumber company. The con-
sideration was estimated at $4,000.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
MANY Visitors at State capitoI.

Madison - State Superintendent NJ
r. Blumenfeld stated in his monthly
report that during July 6,S45 visitors
TO the new 100000 state capitol
made the ascent to the top of the big
dome.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Many Attend Outing.

Kenosha 49, Six thousand people at
tended the annual picnic of the Keno
sha Retailers association held at
c central park. All business in the city
was suspended
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Council Adopts New Rules.

0cOnomowoc - The Oconomowoc
common council has adopted an ordi-
nance establishing new rules of the
road, governing the course of vehicles
in the city limits.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Racine -- Charles Schelling, a pio-
neer resident of Racine. is dead Mr.
Schelling was a member OF the C. A
r. and the Royal League.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

kenosha - James Lutz and Fred
Mason were arrested at Cleveland O.,
and confessed to stealing an automo-
bile belonging to Or. G. H. Ripley from
in front of the Ripley Office in this
city.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Office Manager Drops Dead.

Racine-John G. McLeish. As years
old, office manager with the Horlick
Matted Milk company, dropped dead
from apoplexy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Kenosha1To prevent an ice famine
in the city Sheriff A. +. Stahl took six
prisoners from the county Jail out to
the lake regions and put them to work
loading ice for Kenosha.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Poisoned by Eatina Pork.

Baraboo-Eteht persons were taken
i'll with ptomaine poison at a picnic
at Merrimae park as a result Of eat
ing pork.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12
Kettle Of Lard Causes Fire.

Grand Rapids Fire damaged the old
johnson and Hin store here. The loss
WAS $4,000. and the blaze was caused
by a kettle of lard spilling and catch
ing fire
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Waukesha 49, The home of Edward
Evans of Genesee was destroyed by
fire. The family. was awakened by
fire and smoke and barely escaped in
their night clothes.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-08-12

Uncle PennyWlse Says:
The auto biZness must be a grand
one, with everybuddy saving up 10
buy machine.-LouisviIle Courier
Journal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-16

The numbering of our citizens abroad i
very trying 10 ones patience and nerves.
but why l. II that 80 little i, said about
thc numbering ot orr citizens ~ home The
/ nlied States ha- more murder within it,
border each year than any other highly
civilized country on earth. The annual
record 81 American homicide> i -taggcr-
ing. compared with the homicidc~ of Can
ada. Great Britain and Germany. We are
Ems most mnrderou~ people ont of bar
nari-n IN the world Yet no one gets ex-
cited over springfield Republican.