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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27

on the concert platform when seven
years of age. Ever since that time she
has forged ahead until she is now
placed in the very front rank of
pianists.
ALI will be charmed by the singing
of Marie Kern Mullen, the contralto.
She has studied under the greatest
teachers of Europe and her voice has a
great range from the caressing softness
of dainty love songs to the dramatic
cry of of Brunnhilde.
By special arrangements the scale of
prices for this concert has been reduced
to SOC, 75c and $1.00, which makes it
possible for all to attend. Seats may
be reserved at Prideaux & Bliss after
$50, Thursday morning, October 4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
William n. Ferreii

william II. FSFTGII
died at his home in Mineral Point at
seven o'clock Sunday morning, Septem
ber 90.
William Henry Ferrell was born in
Waldwick March IA, 1865. Later the
family removed to the towp of Mineral
Point. In after years, Mr. Ferrell pur-
chased what was known as the Russell
farm, and engaged in farming and in
buying and selling stock. A few years
ago he moved to the family home in
this city, where he lived until the close
of his life.
He was an upright man, a good citi-
zen, and a tireless worker. He was
united in marriage, February Z, 1894,
to Miss Katie Gundry, who with their
son Freeman, his father and mother,
and two brothers, now mourn his
death.
Mr. Ferrell was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and
Brotherhood, and also member of the
Modern Woodmen Of America, under
whose auspices the funeral was held on
Tuesday afternoon. The services in the
home were conducted by his pastor
Rev. e. w. Emery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
In War Service.

DIR. James FL. Walton, associate pro-
fessor of chemistry at the University OF
Wisconsin, has received q commission
as captain in the sanitary corps Of the
U. S. army. He will supervise in
struction In methods for combating
poisonous gas warfare and will be sta
toned at various cantonments OF the
national army.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
Sure of One Thino.

A maiden lady of more or less un-
certain years, no matter If she has
made a failure of everything she has
ever undertaken, is always sure she
would be a success as a wife.-St. Paul
Pioneer Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
ond RigIer of the National.

and Rigler of the National.
One per cent of the commissions
revenue of the series will go to the
bat and ball fund for soldiers In
France.
The worlds series players will be
instructed to play an exhibition game
either at Rockford, Ill.,, or at Camp
HIills, Mineola, L. |.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
Car Strike at GAINESVILLE.

GAINESVILLE, Sept. 25.-1nterurbap
traffic and city street car lines are tied
iiI by a strike which started Saturday
at midnight. Not car is being ops
Grated ON the interurban or city lines.
There Is no disorder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Cleary-Hannon.

Platteville Journal: The marriage of
Postmaster Cleary to Miss Mary Han
non of East Deadham, Mass. occurred
Sept. II, Rev. Father Cleary of Mime
apolis officiating. Mr. and Mrs Cleary
expect to return to Platteville soon. and
will reside in the Cleary home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
Funeral on Monday.

Marinette, Sept. 25.-fh4 funeral q
Anton ]. Kanter, business nah, forneg
Ily Of Milwaukee, was held here pn
Monday. Mr.. Kanter dropped dedd
here Oh the street.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
Hioh School Teachers Needed.

Green Bay, Sept. 25,-More teachers
are needed for the Green Bay high
Schools, the board of education was ih1
formed by the principals Saturday
night, because Of increases iii the ens
roIlment., L
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
Visits Mineral Point.

DR.. 81. W. Osborn of Cleveland,
Ohio, accompanied by his brother
Judge Charles Osborn of Darlington,
visited in Mineral Point during the
week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
Thanks, Col. Oavisson.

At recent meeting of the Red Cross
organization unanimous vote of
thanks was extended to Col. Davisson
for his splendid help in making the
auction sale the great success that it
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-27
Five Students Named Paymasters in
Navy.

rive Students Named FaymaSterS in
Navy.
Five students of the University of
Wisconsin have been appointed assist
ant paymasters in the United States
navy, according to word recently re-
ceived by President G. R. Van Hise
They are from among number of stu
dents who were recommended by the
university to take the competitive ex
animation last spring.
Those who are now paymasters are
James r. Frawley, Eau Claire; Will
liam T. Hopkins and George M. Wiles,
Madison; Albert T. Sands, Chippewa
Falls; and George S. Baldwin,
Youngstown, O.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
CONSERVATION
 IS PRACTICED
Second Weeks Report Shows Wheat less More Popular Than
 Meatless Days

The second weeks conservation a ,fvics on Che Island have added sl nc, households Co Che loyal list. making total of 2St Weekly re- ports have been received from 20I families. with lGl7 "wheatless' meals. 24O above expectancy; 2.6SO "mcaucss" meals. I3l below expect uncy: 8.96S "wastclcss" meals. 553 below expectancy. This is somewhat of uu Improvement over Che nrst week. Tho "wastclcss" meal does not seem Co Doe understood by some. 10 means get rid of an those "fads' that require catobles Co bc left on plates. It also means throw away nothing that may be prepared in another meal. Hash Is coming back. Any meat scraps from a meat meal appearing in some other meal does not necessarily make that a meat meal if Che scraps are used just Co prevent waste. The matter of teed- ing Che house pets Is left with the individual economy ideas Of thc 
 The chairman desires that house holders. campaigner and captains work together so as Co make as lit- t.c work as possible for Che individ- uaI Three districts have not re- ported for last week and thc chair man learns that campaiguers have not reported Co captains The sug- .csuou is made that householdcrs send tbcir reports Co their campaign PTS it not called for on Mondays The Pines. Trcadweu. Douglas Nos ] 8. 6 and s reported g7 per cont
 E. $. BOLLINGER, Chairman.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
SPRECKLES SORE.
 SAYS HOOVER
California Sugar Migrate Would Re- joice Co See Food Commission
 Put Down and Out

Juneau Alaska. Dee. 17. lot7.
 Douglas Island News,
 Douglas. Alaska.
 Dear Sir. The following tclc- gram. received yesterday from Her bert Hoover. U. s. Food Adminisra- tor is sent you chat same may be given Che widest publicity u your section The statement was released by Mir. Hoover Co thc press in Wash ington. D. C.. December 10th.
 Anything ! have Co say to Mir. sprceklcs' statements win Doe said n due time Co Che Comittcc. It to- day requires no proof from me Co establish that Mr. Spreckles. a lead ing sugar rcGncr, is sore at the food administration and would like to see it destroyed realize that Mr. Sprccldcs' balance sheet win not look as good next year as last, for rcfuers' prontiug have been rcgu- lated. Furthermore. his balance shoe would have looked better this year it Che price of last August had not been reduced and held fast in the face of a partial shortage that promised a fair opportunity for 3O- cent sugar and much increased profits. Mr. Sprocklcs therefore has reason to feel badly. There are other citizens who feel the same and no doubt can entertain tho public by ossaulting thc food admiuistra- ton. While many feel badly, stun the vast majority of men and women of our business community and of our farmers are sacrificing the fair profits daily to the nations ncces- sities without complaint. for many are sacrificing more than their money their sons. We have had two months of partial sugar short age, October and November. and will also have December before relief from Che new crop. The American people have had 5OO,OOO tons of su- gar In these two months. This is 70 per cent of their normal supplio. In each month and if cars are avail. able they will have 70 per cent in December. Owing to car shortage Che shortage has been most acut, in the northeast and about 200 cari are today blocked from that region This 70 per cent is twice thc French ration. In the meantime we hay, given France a good part Of Che 80 per cent and arc proud of it Thi. supply given Co France was given deliberately and the American peo. pie were told of it at the time. W,
 have also agreed to draw 10000 tons for our friends in Canada. have yet Co meet an American citi
 zen who would have had it other
 wise. As to the food administration stopping the sources of supplies th, fact that all available supplies have been brought there that ships could bring and that it has already beer eaten is sufficient answer Mir
 Sprecklcs knows the bitterness O. the tes-year fights between produc CTS and rehners and between renneri and 1T he looks back over the los
 three months he will observe a de-
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
MUCH ACTIVITY
 FOR RED CROSS
Drive for Christmas Membership Be- ing Pushed by Douglas
 Treadwell Chapter

Am army of Red Cross workers arc active on Che Island this week and Che campaign will continue until Monday evening Many new names and renewals are being recorded. and by the close of the drive it is believed a large per cent Of Che pco- pie both m Douglas and TrcadwcIl win have their names on hc Rcd Cross roll of membership.
 Tho regular membership commit tee consisting Of Mrs. l.. s. Ferris. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, Mrs. John Hem son and Mrs. John Hull, enlisted os aids for thc Christmas campaign Mrs. J. F. Henson, Mrs II. DolIn, Mrs. F. LeNoir. Mrs. Robert Cough lin. Mrs. Alice Pcttygrove, Mrs. K. L.. Carpenter. Miss Cassie King, M. s. Hudson and c. J. Paul The Hud- son building. former Little Douglas, has been kept open every afternoon this week and will bo open both af- tcrnoons and evenings until thc drive closes Monday evening.
 Nightly talks have been made ot both theatres. Rev Boumger Sat urday night. Monte Benson. Sunday night. J. N. stoody Monday night. Father oMallcy Tuesday night, Jas Christoc Wednesday night, and Dr.. Hall last night, each speaker op- bearing at both theatres. Tonight A. E. Gurr win be Che speaker F. J. White wil lappear tomorrow night and D R Bradley Sunday night
 Mir. Hudson kindly furnished Che building and coal for campaign headquarters and Che Electric Light Company. through its local repre- sentative. E. E Smith. donated the light and made necessary conncc- tions free of charge
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
COUNCIL AFTER
 FERRY SERVICE
Official Action Taken With View of Relieving Present DeplOrable
 Status

Just think! went down to take tho ferry to Juneau and after II had sproutcd chilblains on both heels by standing around in the cold waiting for the boat to come. it came sort of drifting along on its way 10 Thanc."
 "Humph, that is nothing. was in Juneau the other day and hur- ricd around doing some shopping SO | could get home on the o'clock ferry. l had left tho baby at homo and knew the little thing would bo hungry reached the ferry float lat 12:59h and. would you believe it, the ferry never left until 3:15."
 The above are samples of the scores of complaints that have been made here during the past few weeks concerning the manner in which the ferry has been operated. Men cm- ploycd across the Channel have been forced to move to the other side and others say they will be required to do so or quit their jobs
 lt was this condition Of affairs that caused the city council to take official cognizancc of the dilemma at the regular meeting of that body Monday night. The matter vas dis cussed at length and it was finally concluded Co write a letter to the ferry management as a sort Of starter and, in the event results are not obtained, further srops will Doc taken.
 Aside from the discussion of the ferry problem there was not much business before the meeting
 A telegram from the Canadian Club, Of Seattle. requesting aid for Halifax sufferers, was read and or- dered filed.
 A report from the school treas. urcr was referred back with the re- quest that it be footed mp and de- tailed as copy of the boards books.
 The wharf report showed 25S tons of coal on hand and a business for the previous week amounting to $5iS.55. Mayor Smith announced that he had placed an order for 900 tons of coal which should arrive shortly after the first of the new year. which coal can now be pur- chased at the former price. an ad- vance being probable after January first.
 The finance committee reported cash on hand to the amount Of $3.935.O7. and from that amount bills amounting to SGiC.65 were or dcred paid
 Two members of the council. J. W. Martin and A. Olson. were ab- sent.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
DEATH OF MRS NrEMELA

Mrs. Herman Nicmela died at Che family home iu this place Sun day afternoon at o'clock from % stroke or paralysis sustained eight days before. The funeral took place yesterday at 1 o'clock from Che Im- manuel Lutheran church after im- presslyc ceremonies conducted by Rev. M. L.. Larson The funeral was largely attended. attcsting Che pop ularity ol Che deceased Many floral tributes and wrcaths were contrib uted by friends. Mrs. Nicmcla was pioneer woman of the north. oc- compauyiur her husband Co Dawson. Yukon. during Che early rush Co chat country. The family homo has been here for more than a dozen years. The deceased was a native ol Finland and was GO years 2 months and l3 days old. Her hus- band. l2-year-old daughter Nelma. and many friends mourn Che death of wife. mother and good nc.ghbor. Burial was iu Che Douglas cemetery, Undertaken IT. V. Sully being iu charge
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21

sire of many Of these elements to use the food administration as a club Co settle their loug-standlng bitterness. lf Mr. sprecklos will tell us where there is any sugar today that ships can be obtained to de- liver it win loo delivered at once with thc same resolution that we have requisltlouod or distributed over GO.OOO.OOO pounds of embargood sugar since October let. In the meantime thc gO.OOO tons of sugar jn Java is as remote as cheese out of Che moon unless we wish to take bread ships from our own soldirs and thc allies Co provide ourselves with candy"
 Yours very truly,
 ROYAL A. GuNNlsON,
 Federal Food Administrator for Alaska
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
MAIL SERVICE
 WHOLLY ROTTEN
Steamer Admiral Evans on Channel Nearly IS Hours Before Mail
 Reached Island

After there being no mail for five days. Che Admiral Evans arrived on Che Channel Tuesday night and lay at Juneau moro than 12 hours during which time the mail for Douglas and Trcadwoll remained on board, reaching its destination about G o'clock the nxt evening.
 or course. everybody supposed thc mail would come over on the 9 o'clock ferry from Juneau and when it failed Co arrive then, it was con sidcrcd a certainty that it would arrive on Che 3:15 ferry in the af- tcrnoou suu it did not come. nor was it received until the Evans came over between 0 and in the evening.
 The vocal organs of the postonice stan being on thc verge of exhaustion from answering questions. Postmas- ter Jack Henson posted the following notice In Che onicc window as a matter Of seit-protectiou:
 "No Mail yet today Princess So- uhio did not have mail as she left same time as Admiral Evans. Evans ia n Juneau with an Che mail. Mail win come over on her. Don't know when she win arrive here Don't know why Che mail was not sent over ou thc ferry. We have told an we huow That's all.'
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
STEAMSHIP co.
 IS GENEROUS
Substantial Boost for Red Gross Drive Comes From Unex-
 pected Quarter

Considerable impetus was givea Red Cross work here this week when the following telcgrams were shown at the Red Cross headquarters for the present drive iu the Hudson build ing:
 Seattle. Washington, Dec. IT, 1917.-P. R. Bradley president of the Red Cross, Douglas, Alaska. This is tho first day of the big drive. Are you ready and your district well organized? R. W. Baxter, vice pres ldent of tho Alaska Steamship Com pany. has generously allotted $50 to Douglas Chapter for the special pur- pose of securing children member ship. This can be accomplished by paying portion of each child's membership, or otherwise. Draw a sight draft for the amount on Alaska Steamship Company Seattle, attach ing brif statement as Co how the money. was used. We want every man. woman and child in Alaska i'm Red Cross. From present indications, Alaska will lead nation in percent age secured. Let's go over tho top with @ bang.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
TO ENCOURAGE
 THE CHILDREN
Bradley, of Red Cross, Outlines Plan for Distributing
 Alaska S. S. Co.'s Donation

Tho work of corraling Red Cross membership is going on most satis- factorily and indications are that a splendid showing will be made by the time the present drive ends next Monday evening. Asked yesterday evening what his plan was. for dis posing Of tho $50 donated by the Alaska Steamship Company for stimulating activity in joining the Rcd Cross among the children, Chair man Bradley said:
 "All school children, or others, who bring in one new member, fully paid, will be given a membership card and badge in the senior society, and further any child who pays In fifty cents to the Red Cross head quarters, will also have his or her name placed on the membership list of the organization. Those bringing in new members, or by paying fifty cents for themselves will be en- titled to full membership in the sem for organization, the local chapter meeting the added cost of their mem bcrship from the $50 fund. All children who wish Co take up this proposition will report at Red Cross headquarters on Friday, Dec. 2S, at the Labor Union hall"
 The recruiting station in the Hud- son building will be open again both tonight and tomorrow night as well as i'm the afternoons.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
BRADLEYS MAKE
 HURRIED TRIP
Visit San Francisco and Return Hon. Within Brief Period
 of Three Weeks

Mir and Mrs p. R. Bradley. che former general manager ot che Trtadweu and Alaska Juneau Mtu- uE Companies. returned north on Che steamer Princess sophia Tues day night ol this week. after uu ah- scucc ot only three weeks but dur ing that time they spent week m California. Che remainder being de- voted Go travelling.
 Mir. Bradley vas called Co San Francisco. Che headquarters ot Che companies of which hc is Che Alas ka representative. on business cou- ncctcd with Che companies. lio haF given out nothing for publication since his return. further than that operations win continue right along u Che future as iu thc past.
 While In San Francisco Mir. Brad ley attended % dinner given by his brother. President P. w. Bradley of thc two companies above mon. toncd. Che spread being iu honor ot Houucu Jennings. one ot Che dis uusu.sbcd mining engineers who spent several weeks u th.s locality during che summer of last year. At that dinner tbcrc were 2o guests. an mining engineers and bankers. and. from addresses mace there. Mr. Bradley says it was che general be- Iic, chat Che policy ot Che govern mcut Co look upon gold mining at present as being UuosscutiaI is a mistake, that Che purchasing power ot gold being greatly gurt1.lcd. more gold is necessary iu Che exchange channels. Also. it was Che general belief of che dinner guests chat @ great impetus win bc given Co gold mining with Che conclusion ot che war although. iu keeping with pre- vious history. a panic win likely foi- low Che present unsettled conditions which are not likely Co improve dur iuE thc period of Che war.
 Nr. Bradley says there are soldiers Co bc seen everywhere ou che out side and that preparations for carry iue Che war Go @ successful issue arc everywhere apparent While business u many channels i- good. hc noticed a laek or building chat is noticed during normal times. and chat business Is remarkably quiet iu real estate circles
 Both Mr. and Mrs Bradley greatly enjoyed their hurried trip and arc pleased that they could be back iu time Go spend Christmas at their home and with their four children.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
GoUGING THE
 GOVERNMENT
Soldier Who Was in Charge of Con- struction Work in Camp
 Makes Charges

The following apeared in a late issue of the Philadelphia Ledger:
 Our country is at war and it's up to every loyal citizen to help win this struggle for liberty and democ- racy. Then why do the trades unions demand such unrcasonably high wages on cantonment construc- ton and other government work, which not only creates a heavy bur den on the war department but is also prolonging the war? would think the trades unions would hang their heads in shame. For instance, tinsmith here at Camp Meade re- marked to a private who has volun- tccrcd his services to the govern mcnt that he (thc tinsmith) was drawing down SIS for his days la- bor and stalling around. Does this tradcsman realize that the private is going Co the trenches to make life safe for the tinsmith's family, while the tradcsman is bleeding our gov ornment by an unfair wage?
 While on construction of war prison barracks at Fort Douglas, Utah. as engineer in charge, ! was compelled to offer the plumbers a bonus in order Co induce them to speed up. They knew, too, that the work had Co be hurried to get in shape for receiving prisoners of war For one weeks work on the mobili-' zation camp at Fort Douglas the plumber showed me his check, which amounted to the exorbitant sum of S14Si ] was also compelled to have fifty or more carpenters and carpon- ter bosses discharged from the job for stalling around and trying to| make the job last when nearing the finish in order that they might draw down the biz wages
 These are only minor instances Of how the trades unions are bleeding the government, and it is time that they showed some sense of honor and called a halt. am and always have been in favor of trades unions, but believe in fair play.
 CHARLES II. KRABER,
 Co. A. Twcnty-third U. s. Engrs
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
TEACHERS TO GIVE DANCE

The teachers of the Douglas and Troadwell public schools will be hosts at a dance to be given at Labor Union hall Friday night of next week complimentary to the teachers of Juneau, Perseverance and Thane. In addition to the teachers and their escorts, supt. and Mrs. Henderson, members Of the local school boards and one or two other couples, no further invitations will be issued. the limited capacity of the hall for bidding general invitations. Good music will be provided and light re- treatments in the form of punch will be served.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
FORMER ISLANDERS MARRY

Word has been received here Of Che marriage recently of Miss Hem rietu Foreman to Paul Carpenter, both formerly of Treadwcu, both leaving for the outside only recently. The marriage took place at the home Of Che brides parents in Ia coma ou tho 11th of the present month. Mr. Carpenter, while here, was employed by tho Treodwel Com pany and his bride was in Mrs. Wms millinery store in Juneau. The former has enlisted in Uncle S1m's army.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
PENGLAsE WAS O. K.

J. J. Pcnglose. concerning whom some apprehension was felt after he had been out for two weeks when he started out with only two days provisions. was located yesterday by M. s. Hudson at Aux Cove and came to town. Ho was getting along all right when found and was surprised
 that any fear for his safety had been felt.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-21
EASTERN STAR ELECTS

At a regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star, Nugget Chapter No. 9. Tuesday night, the following of- dcors for the ensuing term were chosen: Mrs May Johnson. Worthy Matron; James Christoc, Worthy Patron; Mrs. A. Sey, Associate Ma tron; Mrs. John Pocth, Conductrcss; Mrs. IT. E. Murray, Associate Con- ductrss; Mrs. J. W. Martin, Secre- tary; Mrs. James Kirkham, Treas urcr; Henry Volt, Trustee.