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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Kills Wife and Self,

Superior = After slashing his wife
to death with butcher knife, Ole
Peterson, so years old, Finnish bath
house keeper, killed himself with a
rifle. The act ended a family row
which began over the woman's con-
tinued drinking, according to neigh
bors, who found the bodies on the
floor of the Peterson home.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Brewer Commits Suicide.

Marinette Michael Bohman,
wealthy and prominent farmer, this
county, committed suicide by hanging
at the state hospital at Oshkosh on
Saturday. The closing of the Michi-
gan breweries is believed to have uon-
tributed to his dependency, as he was
heavy stakeholder in the Meromjuee
River Brewing company.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Will Hold Farm Councils.

Madison = Councils by Wisconsin
food producers will mark the annual
midsummer demonstration meetings
and picnics to be held at eight county
asylum farms under the direction OF
county boards and the field crops de-
partment, college of agriculture.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
pI.n soo 600 Sales Pavilion.

Fond du Lac-A $4,000 cattle sales
pavilion. the first of it's kind IN the
Fox River Valley, will be erected this
fall, and the first sale will be heio IN
MAY, 1918. 1t is expected that cattle
men from all parts of the state Will
participate.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Circus Benefits Red Cross.

Narshfeld = The fake circus"
which was held on July in this city,
as announced by committee on fl
nance, cleared in the neighborhood
of $500 for the Red Cross chapter of
this city. The entire work was in
charge of the Marshfield board of
commerce.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
An Early Instance.

WED have got ON all right IL
that snake hadn't come along and
taken Cargo of the apple crop" said
Eve.
Yes" replied Adam, "this is the
original case of the ultimate consumer
getting the worst of 1t at the hands of
the middleman."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Gets His Rovhood Wish.

When a boy in New York John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., used to drive his pony
to a knoll near Dyckman street and
enjoy the view. Often he spoke of
desire to own large stretch of the
scenery. Not so long ago he became
owner of so acres of it, and he has
donated it to the city as park. The
land is valued at about $5,000,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Farmers in Need of Help.

Fond du Lac-The federal employ
ment bureau in Milwaukee was ap-
pealed to by the county defense
council to supply laborers for farm
work. There is big shortage OF
farm labor at present.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Linen Mill to Open.

Beloit-It is said the Belolt linen
mill. which cost 100000 and has lain
idle for several years owing to condl-
tons in the industry that obtained be-
fore the war, is to be opened by fall
with doubled capacity.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Priests Change PuIpits.

Wausau = The Rev. Father J. j.
Brennan, who established st. James
Catholic parish in this city twelve
years ago, has left to take charge Of
a parish at Shullsburg, Wis. He will
be succeeded here by the Rev. Father
Edward P. O'TooIe, who comes from
Ellsworth.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Governor Grants Pardon.

Madison = Layden Togo, Richland
Center, sentenced for the Staying of
George Barto, special policeman at
the Richland county fair last Septem-
Der, was given a conditional pardon by
Gov Phillip. Gov. Phillip granted
the pardon on the condition that Fogo
refrain entirely from drinking.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Examination for EmbaImers.

Madison-The annual state exami-
nation for license to practice embalm-
ing will be held on Friday, July q, at
Oshkosh, Immediately following the
state convention of the Wisconsin su-
neral directors association.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Trnnner Is Commissioned.

eboygan-Captain Peter Writ OF
Troop M, First Wisconsin cavalry, re-
ceived notice from Assistant Adjt-
Gen. Salzman that he had been COM
missioned a second lieutenant of in
fantry in the regular army.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Ennine Fatally Injuries Baby.

Wausau-Lawrence Bartheldt, aged
~ years, was fatally injured by
switch engine, both legs and both
arms being severed. He died soon
after arrival at the hospital. There
were no witnesses to the accident.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
NEW oshkosh PASTOR BEGINS DUTY.

Oshkosh - The Rev. William H.
Ziegler, formerly pastor of the First
Congregational church of Marshall,
H., has arrived here with his family
and assumed the pastorate of Plym-
outh Congregational church, one of
the largest in this city.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Disappears After Drawing Pension.

Neenah = George Allen, eighty-two
wears of age, has been missing from
his home here since July .. On that
date he drew his pension money and
left home.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Receives $40 for Conscience Fund.

Madison - State Treasurer Henry
Johnson has received letter contain
ing a $40 bill and note saying Cred
it this to the Conscience Find" The
letter was mailed at Waupun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Oshkosh Pastor RESIGNS.

Oshkosh - Rev. William c. Stump
has resigned as pastor of ST. Johns
English Lutheran church to accept
call as a field missionary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Blue Book Not Ready.

The Blue Book will not be ready Tor
distribution for month or six weeks.
Heretofore it has been the custom to
have this volume ready for distribution
nv the end of the session. Not all OF
the proof sheets of the book have been
road and the. index has not yet been
prepared. This biennial volume. which
is issued by the state department and
given large distribution through the
members of the legislature, contains
fun and valuable information regard
ing the st;..e's activities.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18

Burns Cause Aged Woman's Death.
Oconomowoc-M Adeline Parker,
20 years old, died at her home at re-
waukee, from burns caused by gaso-
line stove explosion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Red Gross Button Prevents Fine.

Ashland - Charles Peterson was
saved a fine of Sc because he wore a
Red Cross button. He was arraigned
on the charge of disorderly conduct.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18

The rich man who has nothing to
do and the poor man who can get moth
ing TO do are to be pitied.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18

Lightning Kills Badger Soldier.
La Crosse-Charles Frederickson,
member of Company B, Third Wis
consin infantry, was struck by hight
ming and killed at Genoa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18

Scarcity Boosts Farm Help Pay.
Neenah-There is a scarcity OF farm
hands in this locality. AS high as $50
month and maintenance is being
paid
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18

New Brunswick in 1915 produced
6S5,51S,0O0 feet of lumber.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Like Greeting Like.

1.-THE dog days are coming"
ayes, that is what everybody La
growing about"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
Ioportant TO Mothers

What a Financier Means.
Hix-He's a pretty clever fnancier,
isn't he?
Dix-Financier nothing. Why, he
never beat anybody out of anything in
his life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

No Smarting Just Bye Comfort. 50 cents at
Druggists or mail Write for Free Hye Book.
MURINE EYE REMEDV CO., CHICAGO
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-07-18
OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED

We pay & to SIS per for old false teeth Doesn't
matter If broken. Send by parcel post and receive
| check by return mail. Bank reference. Makers
Tooth Specially, 2007 8. Fifth ST., Philadelphia, Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-04
SOUTHEAST COE

David Leonard and wife OF Pontiac
visited with the formers parents and
other relatives here for several days
last week
Mrs. Mary Byers visited at the
home Of her son Hugh. in Alma Tues
day.
Mr.. and Nj Russell Teagarden Of
Pleasant Valley visited with the lat
ter's sister, Mrs Floyd Park. and fam
lily Saturday and Sunday.
The church was well filled with an
attentive crowd when Elder Hampton
gave his most inter csting sermon Sun
dag evening.
Sunday morning at 1000 the Sun
day school will be held and immed-
ately after. Elder Green will give the
opening sermon for the church.
Everyone is invited to attend, and be
prepared for an all day meeting.
Especially should the dinner baskets
be remembered. Elder Hampton will
give his farewell sermon in the even
ing.
On Friday Of next week the c. w.
b. VI. will hold an all day meeting at
IT, church. A number Of societies
have united to make this meeting a
biz success, and all interested in mis-
s.oLary work are requested to be
resent. A fine program has been ar
ranged.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Fowler returned
home last Friday from their visit at
South Haven and for the present will
live with their parents.
Levi Byers AID wife were Sunday
visitors at the home of f. Leonard.
Roy Boyles Of St Louis was Sun
day visitor at the home OF his moth
ICr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-04
VESTABURG ITEMS
BY Our Own Correspondent

George Reed was in Grand Rapids
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs George Reed and son
Harold, spent the latter part of the
week in Saginaw visiting at the home
OF Mart Minor and Charles Conk-
right
Mrs. Hattie Knight and Mrs.
Florence Sites spent Saturday in
Alma.
Arthur Manley has moved into the
Mrs Martha Walker store blilding
Mrs. Edna Manley went to Stanton
Tuesday to have dental work done
The Red Cross meeting held Fri
day evening was largely attended and
good time was enjoyed.
Mrs. James Favorite is quite sick
at this writing.
Mrs. Silas Mack went TO Clare Sat
urday to spend few days and to
attend the Church Of God Eldership.
Nern Cook and family autoed here
from Edmore Sunday to spend the day
with Mr. and Mrs NJ. j. Briggs.
Charles Gillette had his auction sale
Saturday and is going to Edmore to
live.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Murphy spent
Saturday and Sunday in Saginaw at
the home Of his uncle
Mrs. Casper Sutton has returned
from her visit at Durand and Detroit.
Albert Briggs went to Grand Rap
ids Saturday evening TO enter service
for Uncle Sam. His mother. and
friend, Miss Iva Throop accompanied
him as far as Edmore.
DR.. NJ. c. Hubbard's waiting room
will be open TO the public each Tues
oay afternoon for the purpose of do
ing sewing or any other kind of work
which is needed by the Red Cross So
ciety All are welcome and are cor
daily invited to come and do work
for the Red Cross in this sewing
room which has been donated by DR..
Hubbard, no matter if you are not a
member come and do your bit ON any
Tuesday afternoon you can.
Mrs. Esther Thorpe, who has been
quite sick with the humps is gaining
| slowly. Her mother. Mrs Ed. Skid
more and friend. Miss Nina Scranton,
are caring for her and seeing to the
store as Mr.. Thorpe is in the service
/ OF Uncle Sam at Battle Creek.
The second Wednesday evening Of
each month is the time set for a bus
mess meeting and entertainment e
the Red Cross. All are welcome to
attend if they are not members.
c. o. Sherwood has sold his brick
residence TO the Nestaburg Elevator
Co. Their manager who came here
to work in the place of Roy McGil-
liviary. who entered service for Uncle
Sam is to move his family into the
residence from the Noble cottage at
Bass Lake where they have been liv-
ing until house could be got in town
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-04
County Correspondence
Deus Of our neiabborina villages as CLEANED each
Veek by our special staff Of correspondents

Everybody welcome at the River
dale school and village fair, to be held
at the school house Friday, Oct 9th
from 9 a. m. TO A p. m.
Mr. Mccarthy was in Ithaca Fri
day on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gould autoed to
VIM, Blanchard Remus and Lake
City last Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Billings spent the week
end with her son Lewis, and family
near Sumner.
Mr.. and Mrs. j w. Mathews
formerly of Riverdale, have pur-
chased the pool room and restaurant
owned by Mr.. Dunbar of Shepherd.
Mrs. Carl Harry of Alma spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Har-
~ with west of town
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-04
RESULTS THAT REMAIN
Are Appreciated by Alma People.


Thousands who suffer from back
ache and kidney complaint have trled
one remedy after another, finding on
" temporary benefit. This is dis
couraping. but there is one kidney
medicine that has earned reputa-
ton for lasting results and there Is
plenty of proof of its merit right mere
in Alma.
Here is the testimony of an Alma
man who used Doan's Kidney Pills
years ago, and now makes his testi-
mony even stronger.
Ezra Robinson. lib Grant Ave,
saws: IL have the greatest confidence
in Doan's Kidney Pills. | suffered
greatly with lame back and from
other symptoms of kidney trouble
tried many medicines but found no
relief until got Doan's Kidney Pills
at Rhodes Drug store. They
strengthened my kidneys and relieved
the lameness in my back, benehting
me generally
4 Second Statement.
OVER THREE YEARS LATER,
Mr.. Robinson said: Doan's Kidney
Pills completely rid me of kidney
trouble and am glad to recommend
them.
Price zoe at all dealers Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Nj. Robinson has twice publicly rec
cmmended Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo. y. y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-04

Airs. G.. Barley attended prayer
meeting at the home of Mrs. Il. Guth'
RE Tuesday afternoon.
f. Loomis put up his silo Monday
and Tuesday. Greenhoe brothers do
ing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Snow visit
ed the latter's mother, Mrs. l.. lnman
Sunday
Mrs. Will Thomas is keeping house
Tor W. Carrot
Carl Dickinson and Arlie ingram
were i'm ST. Louis Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. V. Dickinson called
Oh Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kelly near Ceda'
Corners Sunday.
G.. j. Poole has purchased Stude.
baker car of w. Thomas of Shepherd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-04
WEST PINE RIVER


10 Iatt TOT Td1V NVVNT
Glen Fookes has so far recovered
from his recent illness, as to be able
To be out Of doors again.
Dudley Hoyt and wife ENTERTAINED
at Sunday dinner the following
guests: Mr.. and Mrs. Al Beeson' Mr
and Mrs. George Gargett, Mr. ano
Mrs. Avery Gargett, Mr.. and Mrs
owen Gargett and Mrs. A. +. Wright
Of st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Hoyt were II
Grand Rapids last week attending
the fair.
Sue Hoyt of Alma is visiting here
with her daughter, Mrs. fookes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-04
NORTHWEST SEVILLE

Chas lyman attended the Wood
ward sale Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Hendee and little daughter,
Alice, OF Linden visited at the home
Of Carl Hill and mother, Mrs Meade,
last week. They visited in Riverdale
Wednesday before returning home
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-04
roup.

If your children are subject to
Group get a bottle of Chamberlain :
Cough Remedy, and when the attack
comes on be careful to follow the
plain printed directions. You will be
surprised at the quick relief which It
affords.
Mrs. Smith Recommends Chamber
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-04
\ Dollar Laid Out to Aid Health
is not an Expenditure. but
Loan Which Will be
Returned a Hun.
dred Fold.
now TO REGULATE
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Take SAN-YAK 1t prevents a
honv-like hardening of the arteries
at ages past 80 years. DR.. BURN
HAMS SAN-YAK is the sure way to
prevent paralysis and apopleXy. In
its use you have prevented or cured
kidney and bladder trouble. II IS
the greatest in use to prevent the
clumsy, stiff joints and muscles and
for neuritis and rheumatism and con
stipation. 1t has no parallel for the
quality and results.
f. +. Gray, Alma. Michigan, the
leading restaurant man, says: Il was
sick from overwork and kidney trou-
BILE, had paralysis in my toes for sew
eral years. swelling of the feet and
ankles. San-Yak has done wonders
for me and for my wife also. | am
willing to boost for good cause
L. b. Kehn. the tailor. of Alma,
says: Il was badly afflicted with
rheumatism seven years ago. found
relief from Tie use of San-Yak and
Keep il in the house to protect my
p. c. johnson, Masonic Home, AL
ma. says: 81 was nearly dead from
bladder and kidney trouble and rheu-
matism. SAN-YAk gave me quick
relief and | had no trouble for more
than one year"
f. Garrison. leading groceryman OF
Hudson, Michigan, suffered more than
ten years with throat mad stomach
trouble. He says SAN-YAk is the
only medicine that just suits the case.
and if people would try il they could
boost from good results.
One teaspoonful in glass Of water
half hour before breakfast, beats all
antiseptics and tonic for the stom-
ach. bowels and kidneys. | have
tried all kinds.
GEORGE PARMERLEE.
Of North Manchester, Indiana
says: II took San Yak one year ago
and it cured me of the worst stomach
and bowel trouble that any man ever
had. / had Jaundice so bad every
body said would die But am
here. Thanks to San Yak. It's a
wonder medicine.
d. II. James, Homer, Michigan,
says: Il was greatly troubled for
several years with high blood press
ure. short in breath. bad kidney and
bladder trouble. dzz. and sick. SAN
YAK has done everything for me and
my health Is fine at y years; | can
work with ease and comfort"
Mr. A. n. Blair, Homer. Michigan,
wfitcs: "Dear Doctor:--Your SAN
YAK did everything for me for kid
ney and bladder trouble. can rest at
night without inconvenience"
We car tell YOU Of more cures in
Alma. Sold ~ Chas r. Murphy. sue
cessor of Rhodes, Alma, Michigan.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-14

CONTINUED From Our Last Issue)
That's the trouble we
haven't" admitted Ford. mot
one of the crooks caught so far
will admit Singer had anything
to do with 1t. They're being paid
big money, no doubt, to protect
him."
Then you're up against it?"
"Yes-unless we're right In the
way we size up the case. You
see," continued Ford, "the crooks
had to do more than put Shute
aboard that ship and keep him un.
conscious until she was out at sea
When he came to and realized
where he was he'd naturally send
q wireless to me. II II went
through, why'd try to rescue
him. Say-Td have gotten from
the navy yard torpedo-boat de-
stroyer and overtaken himl The
crooks guessed that. So wha'
would they naturally do?"
TRY to buy the wireless oper-
ator!" answered the willy diplomat
They did better'n that. we fig
ure. They made sure of their man
and then put him ON the boat
got him installed as Marconi oper-
ator for the voyage"
you don't tell me! Who'd they
get?"
You'd never guess. He's popu.
larry regarded as hero--the hero
of the Regent"
Wireless operator who saved
the steamship Regent" The am
bassador was astonished.
iris Ford nodded. "Jerroid
Mansel."
British subject, isn't her"
Believe he Is. Does that CON-
plicate matters?"
Somewhat. But we'll try to
manage It," the ambassador as
sured Iris Ford.
III you don't mind I'll give you
our position In regard to Jerrold
Mansel.'
"Certainly--go ahead" said the
ambassador.
I'VE have no desire to prose
cute Mansel--provided we can get
from him proof which will convict
the man higher up We aren'i
bothering with the tools.
Anyhow, that man ManseI
Baved many lives - protected
women and children---when the
Regent was sinking. That deed
shouldn't be forgotten--and we
aint going to forget 1t. We look
upon Mansel a. the victim OF other
mons greed. First, a greedy the
atrical manager tempted him tc
coumerciAlizs his heroism--thsr
coGt him adrift when he wrs ~
longer box-office attraction. Man
81 was broke, got to drinking. and
had no job. He was just ripe fol-
Jake Singer to pluck"
The ambassador nodded vigor-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-14

nificantly upon Mrs. Leonard.
Il don't know exactly" an
swered Ford.
Must start at once" announc-
ed Win.
What for2" Iris Ford could
not suppress, his curiosity en-
tirely.
ITO see the American ambas-
sador."
The managers face frightened.
Hes here-on the dock-wait-
ing for"
Win scowled.
for an American he has to
meet completed Ford.
After he sees his friend-who-
ever he is-have the ambassador
look us up at the Excelsior-that's
the top-notch hotel, isn't it?"
"Mebbe 1t u.s." acknowledged
Ford. "I'm stopping there"
"On our way" ordered Win,
rather arbitrarily.
I'll join you there in-half an
hour" said the manager, after
I've arranged with the ambassa-
dor Say--John Bismer's all right.
Why-he's real fam"
But Win Shute was hurrying
away with Mrs. Leonard.
At the time agreed iris Ford
knocked at the door of 8. w.
James--For so James Winton
Shute was registered at the hotel
In Naples. Shall we talk here?"
Ford asked, "or 60 to my room?"
"Here-Mrs. Leonard is across
the hail." {
"Say-who's this Mrs. Leonard
and what's the gamer" demanded
iris Ford. You didn't wise up
to 1t, but the American Ambassa-
dor was down on that dock looking
for you"
Honest? Are you next to the
Ambassador" Win Shute asked
eagerly.
Sure l am. The President of
the United States has released
him to mel" There was a match
/ less smile.
Fine business! Now you can
help me get Miss Leonard out of
trouble"
Miss Observation-Disclosures"
only daughter--only girl"
Wins eyes cleaned. Then, catch
ing the look of understanding on
iris Ford's face, half humorous,
half glad, he blushed--blushed as
bush Lacquer sometimes does
when returning to the bench after
his first safe hit.
you haven't been signed, have
your" asked the manager.
mot yet" confessed Win, sup
pressing the inevitable sigh.
Then he told all about 1t, end
ing with the why and the where
fore of his incognito Of "S. w.
James,"
She'll never care for me a sec
ond when she knows I'm a profess
sional ballplayer. She's q dead
swell" Win exuded gloom with
every syllable.
When iris Ford sought informa-
tion about Jerrold Mansel. there
was a protest.
See here, iris" argued Win,
what Mansel did to me-sup-
pressing my messages and taking
wireless from you to the cap
tain--was rotten bad. know.