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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Experts.

Professor Wilcox of Cornell univer-
sity has compiled statistics showing
that between the ages of thirty and
fifty the death rate among married
men is less than one-half that among
bachelors, thus indicating how expert
the benedicts become at lodging
trOuble.-In1ianapol Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Leaves 100000 to Charity.

Racine-Records of the inventory
of the will of Frederick w. Klein,
which were filed in County court,
place the value of his estate at S146,-
S2457. The will gives 100000 for
an old folks home here.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
wbv She chanoed poctore.

"What seems to be the troubieT
asked the doctor, as he sat down be-
side Mrs. Nagg.
81 have tired feeling" replied Mrs
Nagg.
'aTired feeling, eh?" said the doctor.
'Let me see your tongue"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
School Principal Resiqns.

Algoma-Principa John A: Oakby,
of the Door-Kewaunee Training school
of this city has sent in his resignation
to the school board. Mr.. Oakby will
retire from the teaching profession.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
To ENLARGE Roundhouse.

Stevens Point-The capacity of the
500 line roundhouse here. which now
houses eight engines, is too be more
than doubled this spring by remodel
ing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Como do &c centenarian Dies.

Fond du Lac-Mrs. Caroline Schsi-
bach, 100 years old. died here fellow
ing a weeks Illness. Mrs. Seheibach
was born in Rosenberg. Germany,
Nov. II, 1916. She had been a resi-
dent of this city 50 years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
snortsmen Elect Officers,

Neenah = The Twin City Fish and
Game Protective association, recently
organized has elected the following Of
ccers: President, A. H. Wieckert, vice
president, L. A. Whitmore, secretary,
Ira H. Clough.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
erocers Of State to Meet.

Green Bay-The Wisconsin Whole
sale Grocers' association viii hold its
annual meeting in Green Bay, May g..
This was announced by Mitchell joan
mes. second vice-president-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
VIII Open Canning Factory

Sufficient acreage has been
supplied by farmers OF this district to
warrant the successful operation of
the Peal canning factory during the
coming summer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Diet Shows Results.

Stevens Point-The penny lunches
recently started here are getting re-
suits already. Miss Eva Koehl, prin-
cipal of the Mckinley school, says
that the children are notably more
alert.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Racine Let's 5000 900 Contract.

Racine-Paving and sprinkIing con-
tracts that will total more than $780,
900 have been let to contractors by
the board of public works.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Give instructors More Power.

Beloit-Beloit college students, by
a referendum vote of lat to 81, adopt
ed a new examination honor system
under which instructors will have
more power.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
To Patrol Streams.

Neenah-As soon as the lakes and
rivers are free from ice patrolman
is to be sent to this vicinity to patrol
the shores and assist in the work of
preventing violations of the fish and
game laws.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
SHORTAGE of Kerosene.

Grand Rapids-A new variety of
shortage being experienced in Wood
county is a scarcity Of kerosene. Many
towns have reported complete exhaus-
ton of this commodity.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03

Brentwood - James A. Morey has
been appointed postmaster here to fill
vacancy caused by the resignation
of the Rev. L. L. Thayer, who &C
cepted a call to Richland Center.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
wen Known contraetor Dead.

Fond du Lac-Ernest lilly. 55 years
old. well known contractor, builder of
the new armory for Company E. died
here of aenemia.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Manf Early Train.

BeIoit-Beloit business men are en-
deaYoring to secure an early morning
train from this city TO Madison over
the Milw slkee road.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Trees Affected by Liohtnino.

No particular species of tree is more
susceptible to lightning stroke than
any other except in so far as the spe-
cies determines the height Of the tree.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Some AppIause.

Orators Wife-Did the people ap-
plaud?
Orator with bitterness)-Applaud?
They made about as much noise as a
rubber heel on a feather mattress!
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
To Acquire Luck.

Luck will stop and smile on you, II
you'll stand a knock or two. Don't
give up and don't get blue. Get busy"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Wisdom.

IAN owl isn't really the bird Of wis
dom. He merely looks wise and does
nothing"
"lgell, under some circumstances.
isn't that the wisest thing he could
dog
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
Readv for Emeroency.

The boy who learns to think ahead
is the boy who is ready for an emer-
gency when it comes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-04-03
One Good Educator.
me Feminine TendeneY

Failure is. one of Gods educators
william George Jordan.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

Young strong and vigorous they American manhood
at it's best.
And while these gigantic forces being marshaed while
bidding farewell to homes closing up their
fairs tor an indefinite absence while mothers weep parting
their loved and fathers gry forced back the
dim while patriotic and women everywhere are do
ing their ueo to cheer the departing soldiers facilitate
their equipment and shape things such that
the will shortened much possible
men to their homes will be hastened-We all this going
have the spectacle of gathering capital of
loyalty and whose method adopted subteruge
keep from being barred from the to carp and eouvocate
to ctse and to discedt the
try and knife at the back every the
TONS uniform.
Look the list of speakers Paul conference and
consider what they sad Townley political boss and
ceremonies bitter sarcastic bmng with veron Frazier
ttuar of great state abec the power that
made him Baer bubble pile of froth swept into office bv
forces which he powess CONTROL menacng the govern
ment WITH force and fury the demands which he sees fit to
make are not met La Toilette selfish egos barking back the
days OF the Lusana and repeating the shameful doctrine
that the business of the United States abandon even the
pretense OF protecting human rights order blood
might spilled and her spent Gronna the pit
ny ech stronger mind and keener intellect jester Fol-
lette TESTERS witt Young seems to have Aban-
doned aohorabe attitude to drift with stream and whose
helping his government to istrust of one
OF the governments chief administrators Van whose name
Is Missing and byword in the city in which he
with the motey of paciss Socialists anarchists who
heped till out the program with characteristic
people have the brazen erone pretend they
tne producers and consumers of the northwest and that their
maodrous program was prepared in the public interest
the purpose of aiding in the winning of the war;
hese people who responsible for that meeting and most
OF those who appeared the consistently sought
" the government at turn and presently
our men are actually bae when their exposure
war needess drawn when nvades their ranks and
sorrow egns at home then will American fathers and mothers
nave bitter to remember the on
campaign OF which the St Paul meeting is merely part
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04
BIG JOB FOR
GEORGE EMERSON

Most old timers will remember Geo.
Emerson, who for many years was a
Great Northern engineer running out
of this city, but now holding the i'm
portant position of general manager
of the Great Northern road. Mr.. EN-
erson has been selected as the man to
reorganize the Russian railroads, and
in all probability will go to Russia
and act as the general manager Of the
Russian railroad system. This is a
big undertaking, but people who have
watched the career Of George Emer-
son believe that in his selection no
mistake has been made. He knows
the railroad game from the wiper in.
the round-house to general superin-
tendent.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

The following article from the Han
nah Moon will be I interesting. u to The
many friends 81 otto W WVahsckafes III
/ this city who have Followed his pro-
gEess, in the wrestling game: . ,sfs. :, :,
:The wrestling match between joe {
Smith and Otto Wanchaffee was, pull
ed Of at Wales last Saturday evening
as advertised. 1t was one Of ft The Best
exhibitions Of mat work ever staged
in this part of the state.
The first fall was Won ~ Smith
with a double wrist loek@ aha a3Rd body
scissors after 80 minutes If the fast
est kind Of wrestling during which
both men were repeatedly in danger
but Smith with his wonderful speed
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

of the local society in the hands OF
one person and removes conflicting
duties from the hands of Mr.. Hale
county chairman, who remains the
head of the county but does not have
to be concerned with the operation of
the local society.
Was Efficient Officer.
The multifarious duties of the local
Red Cross branch have been efficient
ly handled by Mrs. Mitchell, who gave
unstintingly of her time to the ardu-
Gus work as vice chairman, practi-
cally assuming charge at the request
of Chairman Hale, of the Devils Lake
chapter. While the society. regrets
her retirement, it is to be congratu-
lated on the choice of such an efficient
successor in Mrs. Ole Serumgard.
Prepare for Work.
Mrs. Serumgard has been devoting
her time to the study, Of the society
and the new duties before her and ex-
poets to get into action in a short
time and give the work fresh impetus
in order that the great task ahead
may be accomplished as soon as pos
sible. The other officers remain as
previously, being: Vice president
Mrs. Jane Nimmo; secretary, Mrs. D.
L. Stewart; and treasurer, J. M.
Thompson.
Coffee Canteen.
A new department is the "canteen
committee" This committee will
serve hot coffee and doughnuts to
troopers going thru the city. They
will be sort oe refreshment com
mittee whenever Devils Lake gives a
depot reception to soldiers trains.
This, Of course. when the ladies are
given sufficient warning Of the coming
Of train in time to get their refresh
ments ready. Mrs. James rStcnson,
Sr., is captain end under her will be
four lieutenants, not yet. appointed.
These lieutenants will have live and
efficient units working under their di-
rection.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

Over half the speakers that have been the big Town
days, the Rugby Tribune pure socialists
some OF but you don't read ANYTHING about
Thompson who hered great labor leader from Mime
don't tell that he elected to the board Of ed
Why don't they tel the truth instead resorng camoaaee
other kind ofan "s and anxious to relieve Them
selves barrels Of hot It reported that speakers
leave their boxes their arrangements had been
made for them by the committee Lynn Thompson Socialist
North n Thompson socialist and W. W organizer
b a a
Of loyalty were % always followed by great big hic Of
L. L. Stair chief W. W. of Bottneau county, the
mttee resolutions and needless they esoued to beat
the pretty nearly everything that they thought would
make hit with the farmers-Minot Messenger.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04
!. NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Matter of the Estate of
Frank Shook, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed M. A. Doheny, executor of the
Estate of Frank Shook, late of the
township Of Grand Harbor, in the
County of Ramsey, and State of North
Dakota, deceased, to the creditors of,
and all persons having claims against,
the necessary y vouchers, witt, within "aix six
months after the first publication of
this notice, to said executor at his Of
fee in the city of Devils Lake, in said
Ramsey County.
Dated October End, A. D. 1917.
M. A. Doheny, Executor.
w. M. Anderson,
Attorney for Executor.
First publication on the 9TH day of
of October, A. D. 1917.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

and agility would, wriggle out and
Wanschaffee would use his great pow.
er to break any hold Smith could Sc
es,re.. The second fall was won by
Wanschaffee in 6 minutes with toe
hold which he secured with great clev-
eerness. (
The third and deciding. fall was won
by Smith also with toe hold but not
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

until his. opponent had twice broken,
what looked like unbreakable toe hold,
However the strain ! q bisalins tn.
second toe hold Was too Amdeh and.
when Smith secured the third time on
the same foot although Wanschatres
struggled gsmely he was forces, to
submit" : .:s.ss,...:s:s:
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Corner Hill Ave. and 5th St.
REV. C.. e. STTNSON. Pastor.

II A. NJ. Morning worship and ser
mon. -
Reception Of new members.
II NJ. Sunday school. Rally Day
service. The books will be given out
for the new year. -
= P. NJ. Epworth League. Mission
ary topics and reports from Epworth
League Institute. ,*,s 80 ;..:5ses
s Pm. Praise service and sermon.
bethany. sr.7s a. ,,r.ssw
s:2:30.: Sunday school. ". = vgt:o Fs
!. :30. Preaching services. :.,<....
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04
RED CROSS AFfIL-
LATES WITH STATE
MRS OLE SERUMGARD IS CHOS-
EN- PRESIDENT OF THE DEVILS
LAKE BRANCH.

At a recent meeting of the Red
Cross, Mrs. Ole Serumgard was elect
ed president to succeed Mrs. H. B.
Mitchell who was obliged to resign on
account of poor health.
Following the organization of the
North Dakota chapter of the Red
Cross, the local society reorganized as
a branch of the state chapter under
Judge N. c. Young, state chairman at
Fargo. This means practically little
change in the operations of the So
,ciety, the formal reorganization TAX
ing rlace ia, conform with the estab-
lishment Of the state chapter which
was organized after the local branch.
At the time Devils Lake organized
there was no state association: and
their only method was to form q chap
ter. 80:
Mr.. Hale County Chairman.
The Devils Lake branch will be a
member Of the Ramsey county branch,
the. latter under Henry Hale, who .is
chairman of all Ramsey, county
branches, and the local society under
Mrs. Ole 8er1mgard.
:, Eepnomv in Operation.
The new system, the officers feel,
will work out to a more efficient ad-
vantage. It places the responsibility
r.. :" -. S+,. > -
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04
WHY WE ARE AT WAR.

Germany has forced America forced practically the
entire world to defend itself by We fighting this war
because Germany has made America peaceful
Nauon we have no lust conquest desire annexation of
territory we defending ourselves against Germany because
me imperial German Government entered upon program
When we finally recognized that Germany waging war upon
and children killed by German submarines hospital ships
had been sunk and unfored towns had been bombed
barded Medals had been struck off honor of the sinking
Lusania the muderous act by which of
and children lost their lives German officials had the
United States neutral nation, enemy. Strikes
ganzed in this country plants blown up publ
cations founded and subsidized America was
systematically sought to be introduced among
habants Every effort made involve trouble with
Japan and Mexico Our repeated protests with promises
and explanations which were little better than insults
Inc Imperial German Government finally proclaimed the
strlcted OF neutral ships the high
the the United States that people
sovereign and that if they would sail the safety
conform to the conditions laid down by Government that
international law humanity, and element immortality.
pocy OF terrorism has been Systematically applied by the
pera German Government the outbreak European
war Treaties that stood in the of German plans been
children have been treated ndescra
ole brutality the nobes works of have been destroyed
have been abused and treated popua
tons massacreed and deported -. q
This why America has gone into this war in defense of Am
e11can honor and American rights To have into anything
have been forced the end to fight conscenceess age
cous military autocracan autocacy which in this
edy for ndemnes aggandzeent and the control Of the world
Our success that children and chrens children
will able to enjoy peace.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04
SECTIONALISM REBUKED.

When order placing 200 officers the Georgia
training in command Of the National Guard troops from
Ohio the of the latter state filed prompt protest and
serted that Ohio has plenty of who service Mexico able
and ready to take command of troops His protest brought
that Georgia will be only
ariy be difficult impress the administration with
the idea that sectionalsm has place in this
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04
LOST IN THE SHUTTLE.

Philadelphia Press- stated from Washington that Genera
Prshng equson for supplies has been totally lost in the dc
parmen and will have be prepared all again. However
the eane General Pershng should feel the need of
tape there is plenty to be had
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

Last Friday Mrs. A. Kac,ting left
for Fall Creek, Wis, where she was
called at the bedside of her father,
who had been ill for a long tia.e. Mr..
and Mrs. Henke and Herman daeding
also left fo Fall Creek on Monday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

1e
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
County of Ramsey, , SIS.
William Dobbie, Plaintiff.
VS.,
Jeanette Barnes, formerly Jeanette
Berg, Mrs. Hildred Lansverk, the
heirs, devisees and legatees of Hal
vor c. Lansverk, deceased, and all
other persons unknown claiming
any estate or interest in, or lien or
lncumbrance upon the property de-
scribed in the complaint,
s. Defendants.
SUMMONS.
The State of North Dakota to the
Above Named Defendants:
You, and each of you, are hereby
summoned to answer the complaint in
this action, which said complaint has
been filed in the office of the Clerk of
the District Court Of Ramsey County,
North Dakota, at the City of Devils
Lake; in said County, and to serve a
copy OF your answer upon the sub
scriber within thirty days after the
service of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive of the day of service: and in
case Of your failure to appear or ans
wer, judgment will be taken against
you by default for the relief demand
ed in the complaint. j.
Dated October 4th, 1917.
E. E. FLETCHER,
:, Attorney for Plaintiff,
Residence and post office, Langdon,
Cavalier County, North Dakota.
To the Defendants Named in the Ti-
tie to the Above Summons: h
You, and each of you, will please
take notice that the above entitled ac-
ton is brought solely to determine ad-
verse claims to that certain real es-
stae situated in the County of Ram
sey, State of North Dakota, described
as follows, to-wit:
East half of the Northeast quarter
of Section Eleven, Township One hun
dred fifty-eight North, fRange Sixty
one West.
E. E. FLETCHER,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Residence and post office, Langdon.
Cavalier County, North Dakota.
40-t6.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

of strageic
cesslty through with he will learn number Of things
stagetic necessity to his liking.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Ceilings and chill
dren Of Leeds visited here Sunday a
the A. C. Simons home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

South Bend nation day spending the greatest
sums in history It is eyyng the greatest raise those
ngon until the nation provided with adequate bookkeeping
system.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Morgan were risi
tors here Sunday. Mr.. Morgan came
to take in days hunting at the lake
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04
PENN.

Elmer Gessner arrived home Thurs
day. ......
Mrs. Nestegard of Ramsey was q
caller at Penn on Wednesday.
Earl Gessner arrived Wednesday to
take in hunting.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. William Kuh-
inertia baby girl, on Sept. II.
Mrs. F. Kaeding was a shopper at
Devils Lake Monday.
Mrs. Elmer Gessner left FOR Gran.2
Folks Saturday to visit her parents.
Mrs. Julia Kaeding and childAan Wis
tied at Devils Lake on Monday ami
Tuesday.
DR.. Lunde and Miss Louise Free
man of Maxville were guests at tHe
Peterson home.
Mrs. Thompson of Spr:n. brooke,
Minn., sister of Mrs. F. Gessner, ar
rived Wednesday to visit re atives.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Morgan were visi-
tors here Sunday. Mr.. Morgan came
to take in a days hunting at the lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Ceilings and chill
dren Of Leeds visited here Sunday at
the A. C. Simons home.
Last Friday Mrs. A. Kac,iinp left
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1917-10-04

Mrs. Thompson of Spr:n,, brooke
Minn., sister of Mrs. F. Gessner, ar
rived Wednesday to visit re :atives.
Malvern daily record., 1917-10-17
McAD0 0IN LITTLE
 ROCK OCTOBER 2

The following letter was received by the County Chairman of the Coun- eil of Defense, and is published for the information of all. Malvern should have a good representation in Little Rock to hear MT. McAdoo on Oct. g. Chairman of Go. Council of Defense Dear Sir
 The Honorable w. c. McAdoo, Sec retary of the Treasury, will deliver an address in Little Rock on Monday, October 22. His address will refer directly to the prosecution of the war and to the Liberty Loan Campaign. It is desired to have at the speaking representatives from all parts of the State. Will you please undertake to have as many representatives, from your county, as possible here on that date The State Council of Defense hopes that no county council of defense will fail to have representative here. to receive from MT. MeAdoo the mes sage that he will deliver that day from the President. For we feel sure that our work will be stimulated by this message.
 Trusting that you will find it pos slble to attend this meeting in person, and be accompanied by other represen- tative citizens from your county, I am
 Very truly yours
 LLOYD ENGLAND,
 Chairman.