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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
WEYERHAEUSER

Special Correspondence
e. Hess was a Ladysmih caller
Monday.
School closed Friday for Easter
vacation
M. A. Anderson returned from the
twin cities Tuesday
August Buckweitz has been on the
sick list the past week.
We saw Ford out Tuesday.
Spring surely must be here.
Lucy Sibinski and Florence Maj
fet made a trip to Cameron Monday.
Mrs. D. Kelly went to Minneap-
oils Sunday, returning home Monday
nigh.
Guess there is only one in Weyer-
haeuser that has taken advantage OF
Leap Year
e. Hess returned from the south
this week, where he has been fo1
the past two months.
Art Root, of Cameron, took in the
game Saturday and spent Sunday
with friends, returning home Monday.
| Wonder what has been the trouble
with the freshmen this month. They
have been on a strike twice in the
past three weeks.
We hope that more interest viii
| be taken in the baseball team this
summer than was shown in the. sup
port of the basketball team.
The Red Sox lost another game
Saturday to Rice Lake 43 to 21. The
game was fast and rough from the
start and the boys from Rice Lake
had an easy time.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
PRISONER REFUSES ALL FOOD

Earl Larson, who claims Mime
apolis as his headquarters, is the
most "ornery cuss" in the whole
wide world, according to Sheriff Sam
Stewart. Larson is taking a five
day sojourn at the county Jail, hav-
ing been lodged there Monday, and
since that time has absolutely re-
fused to eat. Food placed at meal
times before him goes untouched.
Larson got into an alteration with
John Krcma of the Manley hotel
over a board bill and threatended a
bodily assault on the proprietor. He
also challenged Mr. Krcma to a
duel with pistols on the outskirts
of the city Mr.. Krcma had the man
arrested who, after admitting his
disorderliness, was fined a dollar and
costs amounting to $4.2S. Being un-
able to pay the fine he was remanded
to the care of the sheriff
Larson appears to be mentally
sound, but he is the personlficatlon
of obstinacy and willfulness.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
N0-LICENSE TRIAL AT LADYSMITH
Correspondent Writes on Results in
This City of Years Dry Spell

Editor News-Budget:
During the past eight and one-half
months no-license has been on trial
at Ladysmith. What are the re-
suits?
The trial has been made under
peculiar and unfavorable circum-
stances. In the beginning of 1915 a
general depression settled over our
country. The great war cut off the
European market for lumber. The
products of the woods, SO important
in our section, were forced on the
markets of this country. One of our
large mills was forced to shut down
almost completely last summer. A
hundred men were out of employment
for several months. The farmers suf-
fered from an almost total failure
of crops And it takes some time
for city the size Of Ladysmith to
adjust itself to the new regime.
Yet, in spite of these handicaps,
has no-license proven a benefit to
Ladysmith?
The records of the Justice of the
Peace show that during the year
July 1, 1914-July l, 1915, with La
dysmith wet, there We're 95 arrests
for drunk and disorderly on the
street." July 1, 1915-Oct. 1, 1915,
with Ladysmith dry, there were Is
arrests, while during the last six
months, Sept 20, 1915 to March %,
1916, there were but three arrests,
about one-tenth of the number un-
der the corresponding months of
1914-1915.
The number of dodgers at the coun-
ty jail, July II, 1914-March 81, 1915
was 59S. The number given shelter
from July 1, 1915-March Is, 1916,
wass 26O, a reduction of more than
300
These records show that the un-
fortunates are reforming so far as
the best interests Of our city are
concerned
From Jan. /, to July l., 1915, IL
people were sent from Ladysmlth to
the County Poor Farm. From July
1, 1915 to March %, 1916, with La
dysmith dry, one person was sent
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
NARROWLY ESCAPE DISASTER

A catastrophe that might have re-
suited fatally was narrowly averted
Monday afternoon when crew of
men and two teams were doing
some pile driving on the ice of the
river near the office of the Menasha
Paper Co. At the place where the
men and teams We're working the
ice was about six inches thick and
strong current rushed beneath.
In the midst of the operations the
ice suddenly began to crack and give
and the men fled for safety. The
ice held until the horses and pile
driver were removed but owing to
the danger the work had to be dis
continued.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24

Mr.. Flowers has always kept his aim
on the highest and best. At twenty
one he began lecturing Later he be-
came interested in dramatic literature,
producing Ben Hur as a monologue
four years before it was staged. For
fifteen years his interpretations OF
great authors have set standards in
the lyceum. He is, perhaps, Americas
ranking artist in dramatic oratory
In 1908 he entered the field of political
oratory and at once stepped in the
first rank In 1913 he produced lee.
ture on the Japanese problem in Amer
lea which was pronounced by high
authorities an American classic. Mr.
Flowers is irresistible in argument
faultless in reasoning, chaste in the
choice or English, graceful in gesture
majestic in poise, and winsome in per
sonality. He electrifies, awakens and
inspires his audiences and leaves them
exhilerated and moved to action
Henry Ward Beecher said, 'The rea;
benefactors of mankind are the men
and women who can lift their fellow
beings into the realms of their best
selves; who make them forget thei1
corn and bank accounts, and bid them
feast at beings banquet" Great novel
lists, great poets, and great lecturers
can do this. Flowers belongs to the
class of the great ones.
Lare Tcpocrrouf Nioh+
Montaville Flowers will lecture
here, as the closing number of the
lyceum course, Saturday tomorrow
evening.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
WRECKS DELAY LIMITED TRAINS

Train II was forced to back down
from Stone Lake Monday morning,
owing to a wreck of freight extra
there. The limited was able to get
through about 9 O'Clock. Train z,
the west bound limited, was ten
hours late, part of the train having
been derailed at Trout Lake, Mich.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
Continued on Page p
LOCAL DECLAMATORY CONTESTS
Freshman Preliminary March 20 and
30-Sophcmore and Junior Con-
test March 81

The preliminary declamatory con-
tests for the local highschool will
be held next Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday evenings in the assem-
bly, room of the new building.
The contests Wednesday and
Thursday will be for the freshmen,
while the sophomores and juniors
will compete on Friday night.
The small admission fee of 10
cents will be charged. These con-
tests will be interesting and a large
attendance is hoped for.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
ADDS MORE MODERN EQUIPMENT
McGiIPs Bakery Installs Electric
Mixer and Sanitary Sealing
Machine

Another commendable move on the
part of E. V. McGill in promoting
the interests of his up-to-date bak-
cry establishment is the installation
Of an electric mixing machine. 1t is
the largest in the city and will mix
two barrels of flour at one time. AS
time saver it's value is unques-
toned.
The bakery has also installed an
electric sealing machine that auto
matically seals all of McGilPs bread
products in neat sanitary packages.
Both machines are operated by g.
horsepower electric motor.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
WILL URGE BOND ISSUE

The executive committee 'of the
Rusk County Development Associa-
ton met Monday afternoon and ap-
pointed the following as a committee
to secure favorable action by the
county board on the proposed bond
issue of 100000 to be loaned out to
farmers for the reclamation of coun-
ty farm lands: j. w. Carow, r. B.
Macdonald and F. |. Hughes:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
THE "RoN TON GROCERY"

Carl J. Dregne, who has been en-
ployed in the grocery department
of the Thompson Mercantile Co. the
past two and one-half years, has
purchased the stock of the Peoples
Cash Grocery, which has been con-
Quoted for a number of years by A.
V. Simon. Mr.. Dregne will reopen
the store under the name of 1.-The
Bon Ton Grocery" next Fuesday,
March 20, and will carry a full line
of staple and fancy groceries.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
NEW BANK AT CoNRATH

Articles of incorporation of the
State Bank of Conrath were filed
in the office of register of deeds
this morning. The capital stock is
$4,000 and the incorporators are e.
G. Kuehl, Frank Conrath, Ben F.
Faast, N. H. Spooner and G. Il.
Paris.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
DEBATE IN JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL

The last of a series of debates in
the Junior Highschool will be held
in the highschool assembly room
Tuesday evening, March 2S, at :45
The question to be discussed is;
"Resolved-That immigration should
be further restricted
The debators on the negative side
are Elmer Robbins, Lainys Simon
Bruce Smith of the seventh grade;
on the affirmative side, George
Bugher, Ray Grover and Mabel John
son.
Admission only 10 cents. Every
body come.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
WILL ORGANIZE GUN CLUB

A meeting will be held Saturday
evening at 1880 at Sands hardware
store for the purpose of organizing a
gun club. The club will be solely an
organization for sport and it is ex-
pected that traps and range will
be located at the fair grounds for
trap shooting. Officers will be elect
ed at the coming meeting, to which
everybody is invited.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
TAKEN TO MENDOZA

Undersheriff VIM. Dodson took
Matti Beine, a Finlander to Mendoza
last evening, where the latter was
placed in the insane hospital. Bieni,
who is about SO years old, was found
in shack north of Crane almost
dead from hunger and exposure.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
DIES AT HOSPITAL

The death of John Petras, we'll
known farmer whose home is a
quarter of a mile south of Tony, oc-
Cured in the hospital at Rhinelander
Tuesday.
The deceased has been a resident
of Rusk county for IA years. He
leaves a wife and five children.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
HEAVY VOTE SURE
REGISTRATION INDICATES KEEN
INTEREST IN APPROACHING
ELECTION
LICENSE VOTE LEADING FACTOR
Supreme Court Judge and Delegates
to National Convention to be
Elected

Tuesday and Wednesday was reg
istration day at the city hall and
Frank Helm and Ed Brockbank, who
were on the board of registration,
uuizzed the voters who did not cast
their votes here at the last general
election. Although the board as
sumed a proper dignity it was not
averse to little kidding now and
then, particularly with voters who
appeared a little doubtful as to their
voting status.
The board discovered that many
citizens who have resided here for
several years will cast their vote for
the first time locally at the coming
election.
When H. A. Beane appeared to
register, he received the question,
did you vote here last year?''
mo SIR" he replied.
Have you lived in the state a
year?" came next.
'Well yes,'' answered Mr.. Beane,
sixty-two years"
Him! l think we can let you vote
this year, Mr. Beane," the board an
nounced.
Tuesday afternoon a Mr. Steele
appeared to register.
Have you lived in the state a
year?" he was asked
mot quite; I came from Michi-
gan eleven months ago"
but you must live in the state
a year before you can vote
81 know but l thought l would
come up and register anyway"
Steele lacked 13 days of being able
to vote, having come here April II,
1915.
The total city vote cast last spring
was 594 and nearly 100 who did not
vote here last year have registered.
An unusually large vote is expect
ed to be polled here at the coming
election.
The vote on the license question
is the leading factor that insures a
heavy vote here April 4.
A Justice of the Wisconsin SUI
preme Court to succeed Judge VIM.
H. Timlin is to be elected, for which
office there are five candidates
namely: Chester A. Fowler Of Fond
du Lac; William J. Turner, Of Mil
waukee; Ellsworth B. Belden, of Ra-
cine; Walter D. Corigan, of Milwau-
kee; and Franz G. Eschwe,ler, of
West Allis
Delegates are to be elected at this
springs election to the NATIONAL con
ventions of the various political par
ties to be held this summer The
fight for the Republican delegate is
an interesting one, on the outcome
of which will depend whether La
Toilette is to be given the vote OF
his own state for the presidential
nomination or not.
The LaFollette candidates are:
For Delegates-at-Large-W. L
Houser, A. w. Sanborn, James
Thompson, Emil Baensch.
For District Delegates-D. L. Dobie
and Henry j. Bowell
The anti-La Toilette candidate:
are:
Delegates -at-Large-C. X. Ellins
son, E. L. Philip, Emil Baensch, S
A. Cook,
For District Delagates-J. A. En-
erich, Henry P. Peterson.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
DELANEY FINED $25 AND COSTS

J. F. Delaney, charged with yio-
lating the state game laws in Janu-
ary by shooting partridges out of
season, was fined $25 and costs in
Justice Reeves court Saturday after
noon. The defendant did not appear
personally, but was represented by
his attorney.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
SMALL POx CASE

Henry Bernard, of Oshkosh, is con-
fined under quarantine on the Sec
ond floor of the city hall with small
pox. George Moore is attending
him. The man was taken SICK
Wednesday.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
MEMS MEETING AT UNIQUE

There will be a lecture, fer men
only, at the Unique theater, Sunday
evening, March 26th at 7:30. The
address will be delivered by Rev.
John Birrell.
Music will be furnished by male
quartet.
Admission free. Boys under fif-
teen not expected.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
WEYERHAEUSER DEFEATED

In the basketball game between
Weyerhaeuser and the Rice Lake
militia team at the former place
Saturday evening, Rice Lake won
by 43 to 21 score.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
FAIR DATES SELECTED

At a meeting of the directors of
the Rusk County Agricultural Society
held Monday evening, Sept. 26, 27,
% and 20 were selected as the dates
for the 1916 fair All directors were
present at the meeting except A. F.
Helm.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-03-24
BountieS

The following bounties were paid
by the county clerk the past week:
Buford Kern, Stubs, 1 wildcat.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-09-30
LOCAL ITEMS

Deacon Gustave Duske has been ap-
pointed janitor of Temple Cottage An
mex.
Mr.. Daniel Edwards and family have
moved from Beach to 3002 Emmaus
Avenue
Miss Barbara Barta, of The Bethel,
has taken employment in Zion Tailor
ing Department.
Mr.. Albert lillian and family have
moved from 310O Gabriel Avenue to The
Bethel
Several automobile parties, passing
through this week, have stopped over
night at Zion Home.
Mr.. J. c.. Wallace and family have
moved from Temple Cottage Annex to
The Bethel.
Mr.. Wm G.. Clough is erecting resi-
dence at 23rd Street and Lydia Ave
nue..
Mrs. Anna Schmidt and family have
moved from 3210 Ezra Avenue to The
Bethel.
Mr.. Emerson Thompson and family
have moved from 1905 Ezra Avenue to
28O1 Ezekiel Avenue.
Mr.. Lester Grow, who has recently ar
rived from Brookline, Mo-, has taken
employment at Zion Baking Industry.
Mrs. M. E. Shaw, of Minneapolis, is
visiting her son, Mr.. Thos. c. Barclay,
Of BOOB Enoch Avenue.
Mrs. H. D. Reprogle has been appoint
ed matron of The Bethel, and will take
charge October End.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-09-30
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

The Department of Music of Zion
Educational Institutions, form RI y
known as Zion Conservatory of Music
and Art, is now located in Temple Cot
tage Annex. In this will be taught
voice, piano, violin, and all band and or
chestral instruments; also expression.
The Senior and Junior Band rehear-
sails, however, will be held in the south
west room of the fourth floor of Zion
College Building.
Deacon John D. Thomas will continue
to be Dean of the Department of Music,
as we'll as in charge of all musical de-
partments of Zion
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-09-30
DREAMS OF AN ALL-DRY CANADA
MAY SOON MATERIALIZE

On September 16, forty-year battle
on the part of anti-hquOr forces to make
| Ontario, Canada, "dry" eliminated in
victory, when every licensed bar in the
province was closed by operation of the
prohibition statute, enacted by the legis-
lature last spring. This is regarded as the
most important triumph that the Pro-
hibitionists have scored in Canada, as On
tario is the largest in population and the
most important from an industrial stand
point of any province in the dominion.
The chief aim of the new law is to wipe
out the retail liquor business. The law,
however, does not prohibit the manufac-
ture Of intoxicants, so long as the brew
ers and distillers do not sell their product
in Ontario, while the sale of liquor for
"medicinal, scientific, and sacramental
purposes" will be permitted, under GER
tain regulations.
In the elections in British Columbia on
September IA, the Prohibitionists had
majority of more than 5000 out of to-
tai tabulation of $4,000 votes.
Prince Edward Island led the way in
Canada more than fifteen years ago, by
abolishing the sale of liquor by retail.
In June of last year, Saskatchewan fol-
lowed suit by closing up all the retail
bars, with the exception of twenty gov
rnment-operated liquor shops.
Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Alberta
came under the prohibition banner this
year. In New Brunswick, the sale of Ii
quor by retail will cease next April, and
in British Columbia, in accordance with
the recent elections, next June.
Newfoundland also will finish up her
licensed liquor selling at the end of the
present year. In Yukon Territory, cleo
tions will soon take place to decide the
liquor issue, and, if successful, this will
leave Quebec as the only province in
which prohibiting legislation has not yet
been passed. Prospects of an all-dry Ca
NADIA are, therefore, imminent.
Alaska is soon to take vote on prohi-
bition Regarding this action, the Chica-
go Evening Post says:
Nothing could be more striking testi-
mony to the strength of the impulse
toward eliminating intoxicating liquors
Continued on page 1907
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-09-30
Revolt Spreads in Greece.

Athens dispatches Of September 21st
reported a revolution in the Greek island
OF Crete, adding that the revolutionists
had proclaimed provisional government.
A few weeks ago, revolutionists also
obtained control Of parts of Greek Mace
donia, near Salonika, and proclaimed a
provisional government. The movement
was said to be extending, but further
news was Withheld by the censor.
The island of Crete is one hundred
fifty miles long, with population of
something more than three hundred thou
sand. 1t lies sixty miles from the south
ern extremity of Greece, and is the former
home of ex-premier Venizelos. Under a
treaty of peace between Greece and Tur-
key in 1913, the island was annexed by
Greece.
The issue in Greece lies between Veni-
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-09-30
GROSS DARKNESS SETTLING
OVER CHINA

AS showing chaotic conditions exist
ing in China at the present time, Apos-
tie Royal, in a letter from Shanghai to
the General Overseer, dated August
18th, said:
II have no hope for the country as a
country, for they have no government,
and are not in a fair way to have one
now Confucianism is growing, and it
seems that there is a turning toward
heathenism again. Only the few will
turn to God now. I praise God that we
have been able to seek out, and find a
few who are seeking Cod"
In letter dated July 18th, he said:
"The night will soon come. We are
entering into the deepest darkness, and
people call it light. Much of the mis-
sionary work is a perfect farce-educat-
ing the people to sell cigarettes. Here
is a man who was educated at great ex-
pense for a preacher. Now he draws a
salary of three thousand taels per month,
and in commissions makes twice that
much more. What does he do? Why,
he sells tobacco! He is a compradore
for sellers of Satan's Consuming Fire.
He was educated with mission money at
great expense money given by widows
and orphans to preach the Gospel, and
he is now great mogul, and taking in
the shekels bv the ten thousand by help
ing to make China a'cigarette-smoking
people.
''The tobacco manufacturers claim to
be missionary. say they are right
they are missionaries Of the devil, and
they are covering land and sea with their
Internal nicotine, and sowing disease
and death.
eve are thankful to God that we are
able to sell the LEAVES OF HEALING by
the hundreds and by the thousands"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-09-30

of the building to the music of the piano,
after which they assembled in Shiloh
Park for one of Zion's historical pic
lures. After it was taken, they re-
turned to the College Building, when the
active work of the school year started.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-09-30
NEWS OF THE WORLD

zelos and King Constantine. The new
Greek cabinet is not regarded as favorable
to the allies.
Reports declare that the revolts which
have broken out may mean the beginning
of real revolution, headed by ex-premier
Venizelos, to overthrow King Constantine,
and bring Greece into the war.
Reports dated September Goth declare
that the revolutionary movement is
spreading in Greek Macedonia, Crete, the
Aegean Islands, and in Epirus.
Has Greece Joined the Allies?
An unconfrmed report received from
Athens since the above was prepared for
publication, states that the Greek council
has decided, in agreement with King Con-
stantine, upon military cooperation with
the entente powers.
Ii this dispatch proves authentic, it will
be victory for the party headed by for
mer premier Venizelos, which, since the
war began, has insisted that Greece cast
in her lot with the allies.
The council s action, says the dispatch,
followed the receipt Of report from the
Greek chief Of general staff, detailing the
chaos in the military organizations of the
country caused by the departure from the
Greek army of so many officers to join the
Anglo-French forces, and advising an i'm
mediate declaration of war as the only
way to save the situation.
The entry Of Greece into the war would
bring to pass one of the queerest stu
ations of the world conflict The pro-
German queen would thus be arrayed
against her brother, Kaiser Wilhelm, while
King Constantine would be against his
brother-in-law. Their son, the Crown
Prince, who is said to be in sympathy with
the allies, would be arrayed on the side
of his fancee, Princess Elizabeth, of Rou-
mania
The peace footing of the Greek army is
6O,000 The war footing, on the recruit
and reservist basis, would produce from
100000 to 100000 Military observers,
however, claim that such is the spirit of
the Greeks, that an army of half million
could be raised, including many veterans
of the Balkan wars.