The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-19

Mrs. George Merritt of Brodhead are
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
J. Springer.
Miss Esther Bardeen, employed by
a lumber firm at Fennimore, paid a
visit to the home of her parents here
during the week.
"A fire alarm sent in from the home
of DIR. Cleary on Tuesday afternoon
brought the department out quickly,
but the trouble was over before their
services were required. An overheated
pipe that filled the house with smoke
was the cause of the scare.
The name of Verno Griep is now
added to the roll of honor, he having
enlisted in the Wisconsin National
Guard and will be enrolled as recruit
with Company M providing there is a
vacancy. Fred Mantle also sought en-
listment but was rejected due to a
slight physical disability.
Sergeant George E. Davidson, in
charge of the General Recruiting Sta
ton, Madison, Wis, was in the city
last Thursday on a recruiting expedi-
ton. Sergeant Davidson and his assis-
tant are travelling overland, the Cruiser
Motor Car Co., Madison, Wis, having
placed an automobile at his disposal.
Dick Miller has resumed his SEM
| ing operations for rough fish In Rock
river. Ten barrels of carp were sent
to Beloit Friday evening and placed on
sale in that city. He accompanied a
shipment to Madison Monday to be
served at banquet of the Dane county
council of defense at which he was
present.
About Is men and boys were pres
ent at the high school gym Thursday
evening to hear DR.. Elsom of the uni
versity extension division, deliver an
address on ''Boys." DIR. Elsom was
here under the auspices of the local
Y. M. C. A. which formally opened its
seasons work at this meeting. After
the meeting refreshments were served.
"A meeting of the Federation of
Women's Clubs is called at Culton
Memorial hall, Monday, Oct. %, at 7:3O
p. m. Delegates from the state con-
vention will give their reports. The
reports will be short and there will be
| musical entertainment. Mr.. Holt will
speak on "Patriotism and the Liberty
Bond" Every member of the Fedora
ton is urgently requested to be pres
ent.
The Edgerton Fire department on
Monday evening were treated to mud
hen banquet served at the city hall.
The game was obtained by the expert
hunters of the company and cooked
under the direction of Lee Alder, who
originated the premium receipt for pre-
pairing this toothsome dish. Everyone
present had their fill and good time
besides. VIM. Mcintosh and 0. J.
Jensen furnished the cigars for the oc-
casion.
Joe Maltpress, wife and sister, who
have been visiting relatives here for
the past month. started on the return
trip to their home in San Diego, CAL,
Monday by auto. They will go over
the Santa Fe trail or southern route
returning, having their camping outfit
with them. The outward journey con-
sumed FIVE weeks and included trip
through the Yellowstone National Park.
When they reach home they will have
covered more than six thousand miles
with their machine.
As Garrett Griffith and family
were returning from GAINESVILLE Tues
day evening after attending show
and had reached the turn in the road
at the lower end of the glen, the car
struck a soft piece of road and turned
turtle Their two children were in the
back seat asleep and were thrown clear
of the car uninjured. Mrs. Griffith,
however, was quite badly bruised but
it is believed her injuries are not SER
ious and Mr. Griffith escaped with
minor scratches. The machine will
need considerable repairing.
! Mission services conducted by Ser
+! vite Fathers Sheahn and Miller of Chi
cago are being in held St. Joseph's Cath
Ollie church this week. On the evenings
still remaining the lectures will be as
as follows: Thursday, 7:30 p. M,
BLESSED Sacrament; Friday, 7:30 p.
M, Calvary; Saturday, 7:3O p. M,
son the Confessional; Sunday, 7:30
p. M, 'The Christian Home" Mis-
sion closes Sunday evening. All are
invited. Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock,
"How to Lead Good Life.
Mr.. Neil H. Mason, who has cap
ably served the past three years as
rural carrier on route No. 1, has re-
signed his position in order to devote