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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
INSECTS TENACIOUS OF LIFE
Are Able to Survive Injuries Which
Would Cause Death In Higher
Forms of Animal Life.

The unusual success of insects in the
struggle for existence has been sub
ject of much discussion in scientific
circles. Just why 1t is that these lit
tie creatures have survived the ravages
of birds and other enemies, as well as
the ingenious contrivances of man for
their destruction, and form today the
mos numerous class Of animals on
the face of the earth, leaves a wide
field for argument and conjecture.
Two important reasons for this have
been pointed out by naturalists, /. e.,
their prOlificacy and their extraordi-
nary adaptation to environment. An
other just as potent reason, which has
received less attention, is their amaz-
ing teDacity to life, many species be-
ing able to survive injuries which
would cause almost instantaneous
death in the higher forms of animal
life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
The weather forecast for tomorrow
is warmer and cloudy.
PHONE 1915

The weather forecast for tomorrow
is warmer and cloudy.
A special train was run from Mer-
rill TO Camp Douglas on Sunday to
give parents and friends an oppor-
tunity to visit the Merrill company.
Over 200 took the trip.
The high bridge is closed and the
work of REPAYMENT by the Wausau
Iron Works has been commenced, the
completion of which to be rushed with
all possible dispatch.
Gust Dehnel of the town of Easton,
was brought into municipal court yes
terday on charge of assaulting his
wife. The court found Dehnel gull
ty and fined him $1,000 and costs.
j. ]. Kingsuury, pioneer lumber
man of Amigo, died on August sec
ond. He was IS years of age and a
man widely known in this state. He
was an uncle OF Mrs. M. C. Ewing
of this city.
Edward Brod of Mosinee, appeared
in municipal court yesterday, pleaded
guilty to a charge of a statutory Of
Tense and was sentenced to serve a
term of eight years in the peniten-
tiary at Waupun.
Examinations for army service were
commenced by the exemption boards
yesterday morning, the first district
at the city hall and the second dis
trict at the court house, and continue
today and tomorrow. Busy times and
many bright and stern faces are seen
and witnessed by the boards and reg
istrants these days, affording consid-
cradle interest to the general public
in the present outcome.
The open air service on Sunday
evening was conducted by Rev. Rich
ard Evans of the First Methodist
church. The sermon was to have been
delivered by Rev. w. d. Bancroft, for
merly pastor of the First Baptist
church in this city, and now with
the Prison Reform bureau, but his
work kept him from getting to the
city. The service was held at the
court house park, which is the out
of doors meeting place for Sunday
evening services. 1t is probable that
Rev. d. S. West will be in charge
next Sunday evening.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07

There was not a great deal of ex-
citement yesterday nor has there been
to-day. AS their turn came Wausau
boys and those through the county ap-
peared for their examination, some OF
whom on being accepted expressed
their willingness to serve. Some felt
rather downhearted, net because OF
unwillingness to go. but because OF
the thought of those whom they were
leaving.
A complete list of those who have
been accepted and of those who have
been exempted either because OF
physical disqualifications or other
claims, will doubtless be posted at
the court house within very short
time. The draft should be completed
tomorrow.
Last evening marked the first of
several successive celebrations to be
given in the city in honor of the men
whose names have been drawn for the
| first draft and who are to represent
Marathon county in the great army
, to be raised by this first call. The city
is in holiday attire; flags decorate
every building, and the military at
mOsphere and music of last evening
were in accordance with a season of
celebration.
The entire down town district of
the city was crowded with interested
citizens. A patriotic band concert
was enjoyed during the evening at the
court house square. The Citizens
Training camp, led by Dana's band
marched down Third street and was
taken through some close formation
drills. The camp was followed by
drafted men and a string of automo-
biles. The home guards proved an
inspiration to the drafted men and it
is not doubted that many of them will
take the advantage offered and drill
with the home guards until the army
of the first draft is modified Every
bit OF advanced training which can
be had will doubtless come in mighty
handy to the drafted man when he
finds himself in the training camp for
serious work.
A committee consisting of Newman
Bells, c. T. Edgar, and Ovid Belanger
was appointed to make arrangements
for celebrations during the first part
Of this week for the drafted men. They
are planning other entertainment in
the down town district of the city for
this evening and Wednesday.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
EXEMPTION BOARDS
NOW AT WORK
First Draft Being Held; Rate of Exemptions High;
Court House Square Scene of Concert;
Training Camp Drills

Marathon County draft exemption
boards are hard at work selecting
men who are eligible in every way for
service in the first army to be raised
by the draft. The first war draft is
being held the first part of this week,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Physicians to do the examining were
recently appointed by Governor
Philip.
First district-Dr. E. F.. Butler of
Mosinee, DR.. ]. H. Park of Unity, DR..
A. F. Harter of Marathon, DR.. George
Mccarthy Of Athens.
Second district-Dr. w. A. Ladwig,
Dr. A. w. Trevitt, DR.. d. T. Jones, DIR.
Joseph F. Smith, DR.. l.. M. Willard,
all of Wausau.
Examinations of the young men Of
the city and county are now being
made with some rapidity since the
machinery of selection is running
much smoother than it did on the first
day. Physical disqualifications are, of
course numerous, and together with
the other claims for exemption which
have been filed, a big hole will be
cut in the number which can be Sc
cured from the early serial num-
bers of the draft. Many exemptions
were fled because of alleged depend
ent relatives or parents. Orders, how
ever, have been issued from headquar
ters admonishing that more strictness
be observed in granting exemptions on
account of dependents. 1t is believed
that most of the dependents can be
supported by the income of the
soldier, practically all of which he
can send home. In order to be given
physical exemption there must be
concurrence in the opinions of two
doctors.
The rate of exemptions according to
all reports to date, has been very high.
An estimate Of % per cent may be
placed upon the number physically
disqualified. Other exemptions are to-
falling at yesterdays rate, near so per
cent, so that total of rs per cent,
very nearly, has so far been released.
This will probably make it necessary
for a small portion of second draft
men to be called in the local districts.
On the other hand the rate may lead
to an increase in the rigidity Of ex-
emptions by the local board today and
tomorrow Orders from headquar-
tiers demand more strictness.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07

Last Tuesday morning at seven
o'clock Miss Katherine Alexander,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Alex
| ander, became the bride of John J.
Powers of Detroit, Michigan. The
| marriage service was read in st.
James church by Rev. Father O'Toole.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward P. German, the
latter sister of the bride, were the
attendants. After the ceremony
wedding breakfast was served to the
| members of the immediate family at
the Hotel Bells. Mr.. and Mrs. Pow
ers departed during the day for the
northern lakes to enjoy an outing of
about ten days. They will return to
Wausau today from Pelican lake, for
visit before leaving for their home
In Detroit, Michigan. Mr.. Powers
holds position with the Ford Motor
Car company in that city.
A dinner will be given at the Wau-
sau Country club next Saturday even
ing followed by a dance. The follow
ing are on the committee with d. C.
Everest as chairman: Messrs. and
Mesdames d. C. Everest, w. B. Heine-
mann, P. M. Wilson, Henry E. Smith.
0. Bache-wiig, H. Z. McEachron.
George Phillips, w. A. Evers and C.
b. Bird and T. B. Mercer and Mark
M. Scholfield. This is the regular
social evening of the club members.
=
st. Moniea's society of St. James
church had planned on holding a
lawn and ice cream social this after
noon and evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Oran Liljeqvist on Franklin
street, but on account Of the in
clement weather, the affair was held
at st. James hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Flieth and their
guests, the Misses Jeanette Hirth,
Helen Hirth, Frieda Wagnenknecht
and Margaret Moore of Fond du Lac,
enjoyed picnic at Merrill Saturday.
On Sunday they motored to Stevens
Point and had dinner at the Hotel
Jacobs.
st. Cecelia's Court of the Ladies'
Catholic Order of Foresters, will hold
meeting at X. G. hall this evening.
This will be the only meeting of this
order during the month If August,
and large attendance is desired.
Mrs. R. H. Starkey entertained a
few friends at an afternoon party
Saturday, complimentary to her
guests, Mrs. Charles Gogel of Auburn,
N. Y, and Miss Yost of Omaha, Neb.
Members of the Baptist Christian
Endeavor society and others of that
church went to Ringle Sunday, where
a program and service was held.
The Sunshine Circle Of the German
Reformed church will give an ice
cream social on the church lawn Fri
day evening, August II.
ST. Paul's Evangelical church is
making arrangements to hold it's an
nual picnic at the Fair grounds next
Sunday.
Miss Victoria Koperski entertained
at japanese lawn party last Thurs
day evening at her home on Jefferson
street.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
ONE CAN NEVER TELL

The other day, while her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Everest had gone
out on Plum lake for "musky," and
carried guns, gaff hook and good
sized club for protection, their little
daughter, remained in the front door
yard, as it were and hauled in the
prize bass of the day, all by herself.
1t weighed over three pounds and the
little angler was justly proud of
her catch. It is usually the one who
goes the least prepared that catches
the large fish.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
SHORT ITEMS

The Grand Rapids and Wausau
baseball teams met at Yawkey park
in this city Sunday and the result of
Are you looking for a sanitary bath
ing beach for a safe and enjoyable
frolic in the water? If so, stop at
the Eau Claire Villa. adv4ta7
There will be no meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday
evening, because of the State conven-
tion being in session here at that
time.
The Marathon County bank has
been appointed a government deposit
tory. Wausau now has three banks
thus appointed-the First National,
National German American and Mar
athOn County banks.
An eighty-foot steel flag pole is being
erected on the beautiful lawn in the
library park. The pole is being
placed in solid concrete and will be
up with "Old Glory" flying from it
about the end of the week.
Last Friday Adrian Empter, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Empter, was in
jured at the Wausau Sulphate and
Fiber company's plant at Mosinee,
which resulted in the loss of the third
and fourth fingers of his right hand.
Clayto and John Longmarsh, Win
nebago Indians, appeared in Wausau
Friday evening in an intoxicated and
hilarious condition and were finally
landed in the city lookup. Saturday
morning they were brought into court
and pleaded guilty to being drunk and
disorderly ami each was assessed q
fine and costs of $3.50.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
THE CROPS

The crops in Marathon county GER
tainly never looked better, and as to
vegetables and grains generally, the
outlook was never better. Especially
will northern Wisconsin have bum
per crop of potatoes. Wherever one
may go in the country, he will see
acres of potatoes, the finest in the
land. Our farmers should not be in
a hurry to sell heir crops as the de-
mand will be very great next fall and
winter
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
THREE MEN INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

A. j. Playter of Wausau, and two
travelling men from Milwaukee were
bruised about their heads and bodies
when Ford roadster in which they
were riding turned turtle about four
miles west of this city last Saturday.
AT the time of the accident the car
was being driven at a high rate of
speed and turned over three times.
Just how the occupants escaped with
so few Injuries is considered miracle.
The auto was almost demolished,
the lights, windshield, tenders, front
axle and radiator being badly
smashed.-Antigo Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
FLAG RAISING

The Wausau club has erected it's
new steel flag pole and will hoist it's
new flag Friday evening, the event to
be followed by Dana's concert and
military band, vocal music, an address
by A. w. Trevitt, dancing and refresh
ments. The Wausau military COM
pany is also to take part on the oc-
casion. Dancing will be had in the
rooms and porches. A general invita-
ton is extended to the public to be
present.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
HIGH BRIDGE CLOSED

Extensive repairs are to be made
on the high bridge on Scott street over
the Wisconsin river before the much
needed business thoroaghfare is again
opened to traffic. Since a recent ex-
animation of Wausau bridges, the nee
essity Of repairing damaged and worn
parts of the high bridge has been
felt
An attempt will be made TO reopen
the bridge TO traffic by the latter part
of the month, at least for the fair.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
A LONG TRAIN

The so-called fish train which runs
up to the lakes Saturday mornings,
carries many sleepers full of people
and as many are carried back on its
return Sunday night Last Sunday
nights train reached from beyond the
St Paul depot back to McIndoe street,
making the train about 600 feet In
length.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
Starting un AGAIN.

Mr.. and Mrs. 1loneybun had fallen
out rather badly the night before, and
at breakfast next morning there was a
decided GOODNESS between them
81 would like YOU to bring some
more face cream on your way home,
Henry" said Mrs. Honeybun.
"You women are always spending
money TO make yourselves better look
lng." growled Mr., Honeybun.
~True, my DEAR" replied Mrs. Honey
bun, sweetly.
Now, you hardly ever see man 40
ing that"
mo. because ninety-nine men out OF
4 hundred realize that The quest OF
beauty Is hopeless"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
BASE BALL

The Grand Rapids and the Wausau
Lumberjacks' base ball teams con-
tested at Yawkey park in this city
on Sunday afternoon for supremacy.
The game was spirited and important,
the Rapids team winning by score
OF 3 to 1. the Jacks meeting their first
defeat of the season and are quite
crestfallen.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
INJURED AT PLUM LAKE

Last Saturday afternoon, while at
tempting to- make boat landing at one
of the docks on Plum lake, Miss Gale
Ross had the thumb of her right hand
badly lacerated. She came down Sun
day evening to have the wound at
tended to.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
ARM BROKEN

Master Edwin Latimer of Wausau,
had the misfortune to break his right
arm Saturday afternoon by falling
from a horse at the Theiler farm. His
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Latimer,
drove to this city from Wausau Satur-
day evening.-Touahawk Leader.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07

Before going to bed, I always rub
a little Partisan Sage into my scalp. "
says woman whose luxurious hair
is grsatiy admired. This cures dan
druff, itching scalp and keeps the
ilair from falling out Guaranteed
by W. W, Albers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
DEATH OF ROBERT BARWIG

Robert Barwig, brother of Charles
A. Barwig OF this city, died In Chica-
go yesterday. Mr.. and Mrs. Barwig
and daughter, Miss Margaret, have
gone down to attend the funeral. which
will be held at Mayyille, Wis, tomor-
row.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
Save Food

The American farmer has responded willingly to
the call for food Now let us save it by proper
harvesting and storing.
This country cannot afford to loose single
hound OF farm products Fire risks the farm
should be reduced to the minimum. Extra care should
be used during threshing time. portable fire
tneuisher should be every farm and an insurance
policy to cover your barns and contents
This bank is interested in your success want
to help you to get ahead-thats why we are making
the above suggestions. Come in and let us show you
how check account will help you on the farm
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
SUNDAYS SHOOT FOR THE CUP

The Wausau Gun club and the Wau
sau Game and Gun club met again
last Sunday to contest for the silver
cup. The latter club has now won in
two match shoots and the former one.
The contest is three out OF five to
win. Scores made out of fifty tar
gets at last Sundays shoot:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
THIRD DAY
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 10. $3.50 A. Nj

WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 10, $50 A. NJ.
Call to order by President.
Address by Mr.. Francis A. Cannon, Executive
Secretary Of the Good Roads Association of
Wisconsin. Subject. The Economic and
Social Value of Good Roads"
Final report of Committee on Credentials.
Final reports of all other Committees
Final reports of Local Associations regarding
their activities and accomplishments
Receive report or recommendations OF sec
tlonal meetings.
Good OF the Association.
Unfinished Business.
Final opening of Question Box and questions
discussed or answered
Election of officers.
Selection of place to hold next Convention.
Final adjournment and meeting of Executive
Board.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
SECOND DAY
TUESDAY. AUGUST IA, $50 Am.


Call to order'by President.
Reports by Committees.
Address by Mr.. James B. Read Extension
Division. University of Wisconsin. Subject
Safeguard Credit SaleS.'
Address by A. j acObSen, State Organizer.
Discussion of questions in Question Box.
Reports by Local Associations regarding their
methods and accomplishments.
Address by Hon. p. Walter Petersen. member
OF Wisconsin Legislature, Racine County.
Subject. Difficulty of Convincing Legisat-
ors of the Evils Of the Trading Stamp Sys.
tenn"
Announcement of Entertainment Committee
Adjournment to / 80 p. M. Tuesday.
TUESDAY. AUGUST IA. 80 p NJ
Call to order by President.
Address by Mr. Perry f. Nichols Extension
Division, University of Wisconsin. Subject
War Time Merchandising"
Address by John j. Ryan. Secretary National
Association of Retail Grocers.
Report of Committee on Credentials.
Other Committee Reports.
Reports by Local Associations regarding their
activities and accomplishments.
Question Box opened and questions discussed
or answered.
Merchants present from where no affiliated
locals exist, may make application for in
dividual membership, with the right If so
doing to be seated as delegates.
Good of the Association and general discus
sion by delegates.
Adjournment to 80 A. NJ. Wednesday.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
WISCONSIN RETAIL GROCERS AND
GENEEsr. MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION

The seventeenth annual convention
OF the Wisconsin Retail Grocers and
General Merchants association will
be held in this city August 13, IA and
10. The session will be held in the
city hall. The following committees
have been appointed, and they are
making elaborate plans for the big
event:
K. c. Deutsch, chairman of the en-
tertainment committee, has appointed
the following assistants: C. S. Dern-
bach, Otto Muenchow, w. E. Hudt-
lon, c. G. Kruger and Ray Lawrence.
7. 0. Kellogg, chairman of the re-
ception committee, has named the fol-
lowing: Don Ploss, DR.. j. H. Kolter,
John Komers and Edward Weinkauf.
Mrs. w. r. Chellis, chairman of the
ladies entertainment committee, has
selected the following to assist in
taking care of the ladies: Mrs. Jo-
seph Coel, Mrs. G. A. Oswald, Mrs.
w. E. Hudtloff, Mrs. Henry Pagen-
kopf and Mrs. Henry Treviranus.
Mrs. H. G. Flieth, chairman of the
ladies reception committee, has APP
pointed the following committee: Mrs.
W. w. Albers, Mrs. c. H. Peth, Mrs.
w. A. Green and Mrs. Don Ploss.
The merchants of Wausau expect
that merchants will visit our city
at this time from every locality in the
state, where there are members of this
organization. The Milwaukee Retail
Grocers' Convention club is making
big preparations to attend the conven-
ton here, and large delegation is
looked for.
The convention souvenirs are in cir
culation and are classy looking. They
contain pictures of the officers of the
Wausaa Chamber of Commerce; the
executive committee; the Wausau
convention committees; the ladies
committees; the officers of the state
association; the directors; history
and pictures of Wausau; the attrac-
tive convention program, etc.
Following is the program for the
three days:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07
MONDAY, AUGUST Is, $50 p, NJ.

Convention called to order by Hon. W. W.
Albers. President of the Chamber of Com
merce of Wausau.
Address of Welcome by Hon. H. f. Marquardt
Mayor of Wausau.
Response on behalf of delegates by E. s..
Berthiaume, President of the Superior Re-
tail Grocers' Protective Association.
State President Il. w. Riegelman will assume
charge of Convention as presiding officer.
appointment of Committees.
MONDAY EVENING, AUG. 10, To9P,M
Sectional meetings will be held in separated
meeting places to give those of each line of
business opportunity to talk about mat
ters of peculiar interest to those who so as
Semble, and such as hold such gatherings
may present reports or recommendations to
the Convention proper if they so desire.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07

The Sunday school OF the Reformed
church he'd its picnic at the fair
grounds Sunday afternoon. All kinds
OF out OF door games were played and
refreshments were served.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-07

A camping party is being enjoyed
by the members of the Wahwahtay-
see Campfire at the Eau Claire villa.
Miss Katherine Molter, guardian of
the campfire group, is in charge, and
the girls will camp at that place for
about ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
New Companies File
 Notice of Incorporation

Montgomery. August 25.-(SpeciaD With the intention of engaging in the manufacture of iron, steel, manganese and other products, the Anniston Metal 1urgical Company filed notice of it's in- corporation with the secretary of state Saturday. It has an authorized capital of 5000 and paid-in capital of $1,000, r1l- dicating that the first company is formed solely for the purpose of organizing the company which will carry on the busi- ness. Those interested in the first com pany are Theodore Swann, Walter M. Hood and c. A. Bingham.
 Other companies giving notice of in- corporation Saturday follow:
 Calhoun Hotel Company, Anniston, authorized capital $30,000, paid-in capital $10,OO0; incorporators, l.. l.. Scarborough, B. l.. Snellgrove. L. B. Lilies. W. P. Acker.
 Dixie Transfer Company, Oxford, Cal houn county, paid-in capital, 5000.
 Harrison Mercantile Company, Inc, Wallace Ala, and Jay. Fla, authorized capital $6000, paid-in capital S1,5Oo. Heron Transfer Company, Anniston authorized capital 5000; paid-in capital $1,SO0