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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
ICE BREAKUP is FEARED
Owners of Property Along the River
uneasy Over Possible Damage Soon.

Stevens Pointers with property
along the Wisconsin river are begin
ming to feel uneasy regarding the
annual spring breakup. especially
since the thaw set in the last few
days. The breakup this year is prob
ably some distance away as yet owing
to the unusual thickness of the ice
and the great masses of snow. Last
year the breakup began on Saturday,
April /, and it was no April FOOLS
joke The following day the damage
continued and boat houses were car
ried over the dam or broken loose
from their moorings and much dam
age to trees along the river, especial
ly at Echo Dells and the River Pines
sanatorium, was the result. The great
ice gorges and sudden rise of water
at these points were remarkable
phenomenon Stevens Point Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
THE FALLS BRIDGE

Is the bridge which crosses the main
channel of the river at the falls, dan
gerous? 1t seems that it is. 1t has
been condemned as unsafe. The
Chamber of Commerce says
"A new bridge should be built at
once, as the present one is liable to
go down at any moment and ii it
should happen it would cost the city
more than all the bridges needed
would cost and the lives lost could
not be replaced"
This is a condition which should not
be allowed to exist any longer than
it could absolutely be helped
The mayor has urged that action be
taFen at once in this matter and in
very forceful language asked for ac-
ton. He has been backed up by the
city council, and the city engineer in
structed to draw plans for new con-
crete or other substantial structure
The bridge is unsafe. 1t has been so
declared and it is evident to all that
new one must be built Time is be-
ing lost in not keeping right at it un-
til it is a reality. Just what procedure
is necessary to STAR the work and
push it to conclusion the coming sea-
son, we do not know, but under the
existing conditions the movement once
started should not be allowed to drag
The bridge must be built and why not
hold special meeting of the city
council every week if necessary until
the details are completed?
1t takes time to advertise for bids; to
get material on the ground and to get
everything in readiness.
If the bridge is liable to go down
any moment" then it is criminal to
even allow its use.
The water works, educational, i'm
provement of streets, extension of the
street railroad and other questions,
dwindle into insignifcance compared
to the safety of our people, and the
colfapsing of this structure, as the
Chamber of Commerce has said will
mean loss of life and an enormous
cost to the city.
The whole thing in nut shell is
that the building of a new bridge at
the falls is imperative If it has to be
submitted to a vote of the people let it
be done at the coming April election
if possible,
And above all things let it be con-
structed as it should be. 1t is the main
bridge of the city. 1t must be built
so as to accommodate the traffic at
that point; therefore it should be the
width of the street.
The present bridge is totally made
quate to take care of the travel. The
street cars pass over this bridge and at
times there are teams like funeral
procession both ways, and frequently
when it is necessary to give the street
cars chance to cross, travel is at
stand still. Such conditions should not
be allowed to exist in a progressive,
growing city the size of Wausau
The new bridge is necessity and we
have confidence enough in the mayor
and city council to know that it will
be built at once, with the proper back
ing of our citizens.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
BUT He BAGGED THE RABBIT
Time That He Secured His
Small Prey.

"Hey there; excuse me, didn't see
you until after l pulled the trigger,
but 1 guess you are not hurt much"
came an excited voice from some brush
at the side of the track and at the
same time the hunter emerged. James
Jones, young man, to whom the apol-
ogy was extended, began an inventory
of his person to see whether he was
shot, and he found that he was only
slightly wounded.
Jones was walking peac efully along
the switch track of the Pennsylvania
lines, near Hartford City, leading
through a clump of brush. He was
startled when rabbit jumped out in
front of him, fairly on his feet. At
the same time there was a report Of
hrearms-and bunny turned his toes
upward while Jones fell over back
ward.
81 had been following that rabbit for
some distance and I>was bound that I
was going to get him-and I did," said
the hunter. "But say, old man, I'm
sorry If you're hurt. I didn't see you
at all until after 1 pulled the trigger"
indianapolis. News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
SHORT ITEMS

E. C. Dawley was confined to his
home the past week.
It continues cold. Yesterday morn
ing it was close to the zero mark.
Donald Gooding was operated on at
st. Mary's hospital yesterday morning
for removal of tonsils.
Last Friday evening the Schultz
trio gave a concert at Waupaca and
we're assisted by c. L. Hoyt, pianist, of
this city.
Coal is pretty low in the city and
only one ton at time can be pur
chased, excepting by those holding
contracts.
On March oath the people of Edgar
will vote upon a proposition to bond
the village for $4,000 for water works
and a sewer system.
Simple Recipe for Falling Hair
Rub Partisan Sage into the scalp two
or three times a week and there viii
be no dandruff or falling hair. w w
Albers sells it.
The government called for state
ments of the national banks to show
conditions at the close of BUSINESS on
the 5th day of March. Statements in
this city were issued on Monday.
The very cold weather, so experts
say, has killed the tobacco worms and
thus potato bugs and grasshoppers
will be missing the coming season.
This is good news. But, of course,
come to think of it, these guessers
may be as bad as those who guessed
we were going to have an open winter.
One man has seen a butterfly and
another a house fly, and on Mon
day morning another insisted that
he heard a flock of wild geese flying
over the city. The latter must have
been dreaming, for all they can do
up north now is to slide around on the
ice. Let us hear from the person who
has seen a robin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
Tricks in All Trades.

"Have you ever had any experience
in handling high-class ware?" asked q
dealer in bric-a-brac of an applicar
for work.
''No, SIR was the reply, 'but think
I can do it."
Suppose" said the dealer, you &C
cidentally broke a very valuable por-
celain vase, what would you do?'
Il should put it carefully together"
replied the man, "and set 1t where a
wealthy customer would be sure to
knock it over again."
Consider yourself engaged" said
the dealer. snow, tell me where you
learned that trick of the trade"
"a few years ago." answered the
other, II was one Of the wealthy Gus
toner class"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
SPECIAL TRAIN
Second Annual Banker-F Farmer Excur-
sion to Madison.

Yesterday a little after the noon
hour, a special train pulled out from
this city for Madison. There were five
sleepers which was sufficient to ac-
commodate 200 persons. A goodly
number boarded the train here, from
1.-THE city and county. From Mosinee
and vicinity the largest number at
tended, as a great deal of interest was
taken down there last year in the
event, and even greater this year-11O
signed the list down there. w. w.
Winton, special passenger agent of the
lC., NJ. & st. P. Ry., has been up the
valley working up the excursion and
has succeeded admirably. The train
was taken to Madison, reaching
there at O'Clock, and parked at con-
venient place, where it can be used for
sleeping and club purposes.
/ The sessions at the Agricultural
college will be held today and tomor-
row. The annual affair is under the
auspices of the Wisconsin Bankers as
sociation. There is to be an excellent
program for the days on which are
some of the best posted men on agri-
culture in Wisconsin.
There will be dinners, luncheons,
theatre parties and other entertain
ments during the two days.
Tuesday evening, Madison's annual
horse show is to be given at the live
stock pavilion. Delegates attending
this Banker-Farmer excursion are
given special invitation to attend.
Some of the finest horse flesh" owned
in Wisconsin will be exhibited. Music
by the University Military band is to
| be one of the features.
| Wednesday afternoon the buildings
! of the agricultural college, the State
| University, the historical library and
the $7,000000 State capitol will be
open for inspection and opportunity
afforded for delegates to obtain special
| information upon agricultural subjects
or to visit the Wisconsin legislature.
Those of the bankers who attended
were H. G. Flieth, c.. E. Parker, H. c.
Berger, of this city; Walter Oby, STRAIT
ford; Geo. Ritger, Marathon; E. A.
Krembs, w. ]. Tesch and r. c. Ball
stad, Merrill w. A. Won Berg, Most
nee; F. P. Werner, Tomahawk; A. ].
Plowman and B. A. Benson, Elderon ;
Burt Fitzgerald, Tomahawk; Earl
Pease, Grand Rapids.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

SOHN CHUHCH'
(Episcopal)
Mcclellan and Fourth streets
Rev. John Lloyd, Rector.
Morning Prayer and Sermon, 1890.
Evensong gnd Sermon. 7.30.
Sunday School. ~ m.
St. Martha's Guild will meet Wednesd ay
afternoon with Mrs A. NJ. Skinner
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Rev. Father j. J. Brennan. Pastor, Gil Second
street
Corner of Second and Mcclellan streets.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
rrecocloGs fmfact.

Two proud fathers of babies about
the same age were having a Boosting
contest in the city train the other
morning.
Can your baby talk yet?" Jones
asked.
mo not much" Brown admitted.
"Can yours?"
"Oh, yes; talks like anything" Jones
replied, confidently. yours is walk
ing about now, suppose?"
"No, he hasn't begun to walk yet"
said Brown.
"Not yet" Jones exclaimed. "Why,
he's older than mine, and mine is tod
ding about"
Brown was beginning to get exas-
perated. "By the way" he asked cas-
ually, 'does yours use a safety razor
or one of the ordinary P-New
York Globe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
FIRE DEPARTMENT RUNS

No turned out last Tuesday after
noon TO care for chimney fire al
Bowes' auto garage, at 209 Fifth street
No. was called to the home OF
Adolph Auer5ach, on South Fourth
avenue. at SIS o'clock Wednesday
morning.
No was summoned to the home OF
c. E. Whitaker, on Stark street
Thursday night to look after a chin
ney fire.
No. was called to the corner OF
North Fourth avenue and Oak street
by a false alarm a. SIS o'clock Fri
day evening. The "alarmist' escaped
identity as usual.
No. was called at 1910 o'clock Sat
urday Afternoon to the home of Mrs
Clara Knapp, on Rosenkranz street
on account of chimney fire.
Nos. and were called to the home
of Otto Laabs South Sixth avenue, al
3:15 Saturday afternoon to care fol
chimney fire.
A box car on the Northwestern rail
road, loaded with charcoal and enroute
for st. Paul, was found afire at ILLS
Sunday morning. No. was called anG
saved the car and coal from destruc-
ton
At 5:35 Sunday afternoon, No. 1 was
called to the home of Mrs. Bernhard
Kruger, at I'll Jackson street, to care
for an overheated stove pipe
Nos. l and were summoned to the
home of Caspar Fenhaus, North Fourth
avenue, at 500 o'clock yesterday
morning ON account of chimney fire
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
Sign of Good Digestion

When you see a cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that she has
good digestion. If your digestion is
impaired or if you do not relish your
meals take a dose of Chamberlain
Tablets. They strengthen the stom-
ach, improve the digestion and cause
a gentle movement of the bowels. OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
GERMAN A. z, chuHcH

Preaching 1918 a. m. and 1880 o. m. Sunday
Sunday School at 900 a. M
Epworth League, Sunday at 700 D. m. and
Friday 80 d. m.
Junior League on Saturday at IL rs a. M
Prayer meeting in church at 1880 D. m
Wednesdays
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13

Rev Richard Evans Pastor. 306 Franklin ST
Services at 1880 a. m. Sunday.
Sunday School 9 80 a. m.
Services at Z 80 Sunday evening.
Sunday school in the West Side Chapel
Fifth Ave. south, at 800 D.
Service in the West Side Chapel at 1880 D. m
EpWorth League. Sunday at $3.50 D. m.
The Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday
afternoon in the church parlors. Entertain
S, Mesdames Gilbert. A, Nj. Evans Wise and
Miss Wise
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13

Rev. D. J. Williams. PHI D.. Pastor.
Rev. Donald S. West, Associate Pastor.
Preaching at 1880 a. m, and 1880 D. m. SUM-
day.
Sunday School at - m.
YP f meeting at 6:45 D. NJ.
intermediate z G E meeting at 6:45 p. m
Junior p G z meeting at 800 D. m.
SUndl ny school at west side chapel every SUM-
day at 800 O'Clock.
Sunday school at the Hull Memorial Chapel
every Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at Z 30
A cordial invitation is extended to all serv-
ices and privileges.
The Woman's Missionary Society will meet
at the home of Mrs. A. B. Rosenberg or
Wednesday afternoon. At this meeting re-
ports will be given by the officers of the Socie-
" and an address delivered by Rev. ID. j
Williams. Election of officers will also take
pla 'e
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
CHURCH ITEMS
RAPrIsr.

BAPTIST.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
Morning Worship at 10:45 O'Clock.
Junior Society at 800 d. m.
B Y P q $50 d. m.
Prayer Service. Thursdays at 80 d. m.
The Ladies' Aid Society meets Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. o. 6. Wells.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST.

Mt. Sinai Temple formerly Universalist
Church, corner Fifth and Mcclellan SITS.
Sunday service, 10:45 a. m. Subject. Sub
stance"
Sunday School, u o'clock.
Wednesday evening. testimonial meeting
at 500.
Reading Room. second floor Sell building,
81 jefferson street. Open daily. except sun
days and legal holidays from 900 a. m. to
500 D. m.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
UNIVER sALIST.
- No.

William II. Gould, Pastor.
Morning service 1920 a. m.
Sunday School at II.
Young Peoples Union. GAS p. m.
Blowing Study Glass Thursday evening at
Z: 20 ID. m.
The Ladies' Aid Society will be entertained
in Cyrus Yawkey hall Wednesday afternoon
by Mesdames Yawkey and WoodsOn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13

DR.. Russell Lyon, who was con-
fined to his home the past week with
the grip, is able to be about again.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-01-05

Mention SOGiQI Notes
The Whereabouts and Doings
of Good People You Know

Fred Newkirk was taken last Friday to
the State Hospital at Trenton.
Miss Ida Craig returned to the Wet
Chester Normal School on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ammon Gibbs left Tues
day Tor Key West to spend eight weeks.
DIR. John NJ. Summerill has recover,d
from his illness so rs to be about again.
Vandyke Conover has returned to Diek.
lnson College. C~aslisle, Pa, after spend.
ing the holidays with his mother and
sister.
Francis Tsrwilliger and Charles Rev
bold spent the holidays at the formers
home at Beacon City, n. Y.
Fred SummeriIl returned 10 Rutgers
College. New Brunswick, on Monday:
Garnet Summerill OH Wednesday.
Miss Edith Alcorn, of the West Giles.
ter Normal School, was home over the
holidays.
Mrs. Leslie Wood has been very sick
with a trained nurse in charge, but is
now improving.
Mrs. Hanna j. White, of MnIlica Hill.
ls spending some time with relatives in
Penns Grove.
james c. Smalley. of Philadelphia.
was IN Penns Grove on Wednesday look
ing after his property interests.
Mis-, Hannah j. White and William
Diver spent Tuesday in Woodbury. with
their brother. Jos j. Summerill.
Mr.. j. d. Newlln, after spending six
weeks in a Philadelphia hospital for an
ulcer OF the stomach, is at home feeling
very much improved.
Former Councilmar Joseph n. Law
man and vile, who were confined to
their bed with the grip, have recovered
enough to be about their usual work.
Miss Ada Layton, of Somers PORT,
spent Christmas and the holidays with
her grandparents, Mrs. Caroline Black
and Mr.. aud Mrs. Elwood Layton and
ot!er relatives.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-01-05

mittee in charge of the road from ,Penns
Grove to Pennsville and this bridge is on
this road. Mr.. Heron is chairman oil the
committee OH the road from Pennsville
to Salem.
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS the term of William NJ. Burk
expires today and this Board desires to
place upon record its appreciation of his
services faithfully performed for Is years:
therefore,
RESOLVED. That the thanks of this
Board be extended to Mr.. Burk for his
faithful and untiring labors in the inter-
est OF the people of Salem County. Com
mittee, H. P. Gray, r. B. Griscom, Edw.
A. Heron.
The salary of the Sealer of Weights
and Measures WAS fixed at $50 a month.
On motion of MIR. Smith it was order
ed that the extension of the bridge al
dupont reservoir, formerly known as
Dancer-Lee mill pond, be made square
instead OF diagonal as the road runs.
Mr.. Smith again called the attention
OF the Board to the failure of the con-
tractor to put the pipes in Bout creek
and Henby creek crossings between JUS
tees corner and Plant 2 and have the
depressions now between two and three
feet deep filled to the adjoining level Of
the road. As the time limit has expired
the Board voted to proceed against the
contractor for the forfeiture of DELAY If
he does not proceed at once.
Senator G. B. Allen was granted the
,ton nf tho Ccurt IlN,ao a. -
afternoons to meet the citizens during the
legislative session.
At the adjournment of tile Board.
Director Gray invited the members,
representatives and the press and friends
to partake OF a luscious turkey dinner at
the Nelson House.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-01-05
DUPONT Village Doings

With hundreds of men pounding, saw
ing aud erecting houses OF the lots at the
head oil Washington street, the burning
OF brush, det6natiOns from the dynamit
my OF large stumps, and clearing off the
woods as last as the men OF the villages
want the logs, makes this vicinity a field
OF great activity and hustle. This is the
centre OF the new village of $50 six.
room bungalows, $50 two-story rubber
oids and so plastered houses. Carney is
growing by leaps and bounds.
1t is pleasant to tote that with the
many Christmas trees there were no fires
to report. A guard went from house to
holse giving orders not to have any can
dies or lights on tile trees and this pre-
caution may account for the care the res
idents exercised over their homes during
the holidays.
The Union Sunday school held their
Christmas entertainments OH FRIDAY night
After singing several little tots gave reci-
t%ations, Marie Watson gave a reading and
Emma Batezell sang a solo. After an adj
dress by the pastor lie WAS presented with
an Oxford Bible from the teachers and
officers. A half-pound box of bonbons
and an orange was given every member of
the school and a number OF boys who are
not members we've remembered. About
300 were present. This school is in a
houris hing condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank fIarris and chill
dren spent Sunday and New Years day
in Salem with relatives.
Rev. c. Fornatoro spent Saturday in
Philadelphia.
New Years day was not a holiday at
the Plant this year-too busy.
Miss King and Miss Carroll spent the
weekend With the formers aunt.
Mrs. Roberts Jefferson spent New
Years day in Philadelphia.
A number OF the smaller primary chill
dren of Union Sunday school received
their candy and fruit OH Sunday, not be-
ing present on the previous Friday even
ing.
Professor j. NJ. Wright spent Sunday
out OF town, visiting his parents.
Mrs. William Merrill arrived home OF
Thursday alter spending the holidays with
her parents in Syracuse, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence spent
Sunday m Woodstown with MIR. and
Mrs. A. Keen.
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis Brigham spent the
past week with Mrs. Brigham's parents.
Miss Edna Reese Of New Castle, DEL,
spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs.
James Lyons.
DR.. q. ;. Underwood has been enter
tanning hi mother, Mrs. q. Underwood,
who is OH her way South for the winter.
Miss Flc Reiman OF New York City, is
visiting Ter sister, Mrs. E. Freeman
Hawley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.. Green and
daughter lave made their home at No.
q Delawse Avenue. Mr.. Green is the
progressi~ Secretary of Carney Point Y.
NJ. c. A.
The Penn's Grove record., 1917-01-05
BOROUGH Council OIQ0IiZed
H. J. Blohm, President. Old
Officials Appointed

The annual meeting of the Mayor am
Conncil was held in the Justice buIldinl
OH Monday evening. All the member
except MI. Risuer were present. TN,
Council consists Of the following mem
bers:
Henry J. Blohm, r. i, 1917.
William p Denny, R. 1917.
Harry A. Dalbow. R.. 1918
Warren R'sner, ID. 1918.
Albert j. RodinP, R. 1919.
Arthur NJ. Smith, R., 1919.
Mr.. Denny WAS elect. d last Noyembe,
for IA year to fill the unexpired term 81
DIR. G. Percy Lunmis, Democrat. re.
signed Messrs Bodine aud Smith suc.
coed Albert F. Naylor aud Vandever s.
Holman, Democrats.
Mr.. Blohm was elected president of the
Council to do the duties OF the Mavol
in his absence. Mayor Simon Cunning.
ham,. whose term will expire next Janu-
airy l. made the following re-appoint-
ments which were confirmed:
Clerk, w. d. Snyder.
Solicitor, Howard B. Keasby.
Engineer. William A. Snmmerill.
Street Supervisor. Jos. Sailor.
Overseer Of Poor, David A. Englipll.
Marshals, Joseph B.. Harbeson, chief
Charles D. Norton and Joseph F. Money,
three regulars on duty: assistants, called
when needed, Lewis Petit. James Featli-
erer. Jacob Adams, Clande Ward, Thomas
E. Hunt.
Board of Health, Samuel J. Hurff, re-
appointed for five years.
coNVtTrrp
Streets, sidewalks and sewers, Dalbow.
RisneT. Smith.
Finance, Blohn, Denny, Bodine.
Ordinances, Blohm, Denny. Dalbow.
Fire. Denny. Bodinp, Smith.
Lights, Smith, Risner, Blohm.
Water. Bodine, Dalbow, Denny.
Poor. Rodine Smith, Denny.
Tie salary of Overseer OF Poor was
set at $24.
A REGULAR MEETING
of the Mayor and Council was held Tues
day evening. All were present except
Mr.. Risner.
Current bills were ordered paid. There
was much controversy over the assessors
ami collectors salary. They both he.
lieved that the increase of work they
had to do entitled them to an increased
salary, $500, hnt the Council could not
see how they c"nld legally pay what they
deserve, because the salaries are set BY
ordinance before they accept the office.
The salary Of the assessor is fixed at
$3.50 aud the collector at 1925, both Of
which we're ordered paid.
The Council decided to have the Eiec-
trio Light Co. erect 400-candle power
luxolites at the corner of Main and Penn
Streets, Main and Broad, South Broad
aud Maple Avenue, at a cost of $4S a
year.