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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
MINNEAPOLIS BOY SEES STARVA
TI0N IN GERMAN CAMP

The following concerning former
Wausau young man is taken from one
of the Minneapolis papers and will
be read with interest by his many
friends:
Edmond Knudson, a Minneapolis
boy, who was detained in a German
prison camp and all but starved to
death, is on his way today from New
York to Rice Lake, Mimi, to visit
his mother, Mrs. j. A. Knudson, and
mend his health, shattered by his de-
tention in Germany.
Knudson is brother of J. A. Knud-
son, Jr., 1911 West Twenty-fourth
street He is 26 years old, Minnea-
polls born, and went to Berlin
more than three years ago to study
music. When a state of war between
the United States and Germany was
declared, he was thrust into a Ger
man detention camp.
insufficient food and other priva-
tons caused his physical collapse. Ac-
cording to dispatches from the Allan
tic port at which Knudson arrived re-
Gently, the young Minnesotan said that
when he finally was released from the
detention camp the German officer in
command said:
Might as well let him go; he will
starve to death anyhow
Knudson's story is practically the
first light shed on how Americans in
Germany have been treated since this
country entered the war.
Mrs. j. A. Knudson, Jr., said today
that letters received from her brother
in-law had been rigidly censored, with
much of their contents blotted out.
After he left Germany he had to stop
in Switzerland for a time to. recuper-
ate, she said"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
CITY COUNCIL

The regular monthly meeting of the
city council was held on Tuesday
evening, Mayor Marquardt presiding.
The fire truck ordered from the
LamsOn Truck and Tractor company
of Chicago, which was to have been
delivered on the 1st of July, not hav-
ing been received and for the further
reason that the company could not sup
ply the same according to specifica-
tons, it was ordered to cancel the
order and the board of public works
was ordered to advertise for bids for
a new truck of from 500 to 700 gallons
capacity.
An ordinance pertaining to rules of
driving and parking automobiles in
the city was passed and the same can
be found in full in another column of
this issue of the Pilot.
The committee of the celebration
for the Fourth of July, by w. R. Chel-
lis, reported that $3.50 had been taken
in at the fair grounds for concessions
and that the amount of $500 appro-
priated by the city for the event, was
returned to the city treasury.
Quite a number of sidewalks were
ordered built.
Mayor Marquardt was instructed to
secure branch hygienic laboratory
for this city if it were possible to so
persuade the state board of health.
The board of public works was in
structed to proceed to opening Pros,
pect avenue to the cemetery. 1t was
reported that the cost for twenty feet
of land necessary to so extend the
road would be $500.
The annual report of the Wausau
Public library was received and
placed on file.
Reports of various departments
were read and bills of the month al
lowed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
SHORT ITEMS

A life boat has been placed at the
bathing beach.
The Penney company is repainting
it's store front.
New potatoes are selling in Stevens
Point at r cents per bushel.
d. b. Bentley and daughter, Miss
Kate, now reside at 2O11a First street.
Miss Kate Bentley is at ST. Mary's
hospital, where she will recuperate for
several weeks.
The John Kiefer Furniture Com
pany repairs cane and upholstered
furniture. Phone 1909. adv. IT,
RothschiId will hold its first village
election on. the 25th, at which time
village officers are to be elected.
Stones L. Virum, aged GA, died at
Stevens Point on Aug. Sd. He was
superintendent of the John Week
Lumber Co.
The city is considering building a
larger and a stronger bridge from the
bathing beach to the island which
forms a part of the park.
DR.. Taylor of Merrill, has been ac-
.cepted for service in the medical unit
dor the government. He will go to
Fort Riley on August 10.
A special train was run on the St.
Paul road from Tomahawk to Camp
Douglas on Sunday. The train passed
through Wausau shortly after 7
o'clock, and returned here at Z in the
evening.
DR.. Lyman Steffen of Amigo, has
been called to report at Washington,
d. c., for service in the Medical corps.
1t has been cold the past week. so
much so, that fires have had to be
started to keep houses warm.
A special conclaye of st. Omer Com
mandery is being held this afternoon
and evening to give DR.. Fred Leven-
hagen his Templar degrees before de-
parting to take his examination for
the Dentistry corps, in the U. S. ser
vice. He expects to depart for Chi
cago this evening.
The country has not been too seri-
Ously affected by the war IS yet.
That fact was plainly to be. seen at
the Gollmar Bros circus last Wed
nesday. Big crowds were present and
despite the fact that the circus lost
many of its employees here, its day in
Wausau must have been successful
James Murphy of Lac du Flambeau
was arrested and held in the county
Jail in this city during the past week
ON a charge of selling Intoxicating
liquor to Indians. Dep. L. S. Marshal
VIM. Toulon brought him to this city
and took him before L. s. Court Com
missioner J. p. Riley, who bound him
over to the grand jury at La Crosse
where he will later be taken for trial
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
FOLDING MOTOR CAR BODY
MAKES TWO CARS OF ONE

Those devotees of motoring who de-
sire a roadster one minute and a
touring car the next, but for finan-
cial or other reasons content them
selves with one machine, may now
satisfy their whims. A convertible
body for the automobile has been de-
veloped that makes one motor serve
as two. BY folding the rear section.
an action that requires but two min
utes, a five or seven passenger car
is changed into an attractive looking
roadster. By reversing this opera
ton, a single scatter becomes a big,
graceful, foreign appearing touring
car, spacious enough for the whole
family. The body has only lately been
announced. 1t can be built to fit any
chassis from that of popular priced
car. to those of expensive models with
long wheel bases. This description is
taken from the September Popular
Mechanics Magazine, which also
show views Of the two forms of the
car.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
WATER SUPERINTENDENT RE.
SIGNS

At a meeting of the water commits
sion held last Friday evening, Bryce
McAdam handed in his resignation as
superintendent, which was accepted,
and until such time as another super
intendent shall be selected, the work
of such office was arranged as follows
by the commission: J. M. Lull will
have charge of the Office and of &C
counts; A. V. Gearhart, the meter and
water bills; A. ]. Kraatz, the pump
ing station and Henry Ellenbecker,
the wells and water mains. Meetings
are to be held the fourth Friday of
each month.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
WAR AyIAToR's NARROW ESCAPE
Pinned Under His Machine After His
Fall and Lives to Tell this Story.


Three weeks ago today the Pilot
published a short account of the in
| jury OF Bennett A. Molter, son of Mr..
and Mrs. ~ P. Molter of Wausau, a
member of the Lafayette Eseadrille,
in France, by being pitched out of
his flying machine during a flight
over the German lines. The follow
ing is thrilling account of Mr.. Mol
ter's experience, as found in a re-
cent cablegram from Paris, France. to
the Chicago Daily News:
Corporal Aviator Bennett A. Molter
of Los Angeles, CAL, who recently was
injured when flying at the front with
French squadron, has returned to
the battle line after having rested on
ly two days in a hospital Writing of
the accident Molter says:
ION the day after l got here I went
out for look around the country.
Mounting to about $4,000 feet alti-
tude | succumbed to the temptation
to take trip over the lines, some
thing | was not supposed to do alone
81 flew up and down the lines until
the antiaircraft shells began to get
on my nerves. Then I started for
home. I had slipped down to 10000
feet altitude when my motor stopped
There was nothing for me to do but
come down and so down I came, land
ing in wheat field. The machine
turned over, my belt broke and 1 was
pitched out head first.
my head was pinned under the
main plane, but my legs, arms and
body were free. I did some hard
wriggling to get myself loose, but it
was of no use.~ The machine was not
light and it had me prisoner. l
lost consciousness and only came to
on my way to the hospital. Some
soldiers, who had seen me fail, has
tened over and got me out. My he'll
met was all that saved me from haV-
ing fractured skull. Luck was with
me. l have a few cuts and two black
eyes, but no broken bones and 1 am
back with the group ready for work.
II like my squadron immensely. Our
captain, De Rode, French 'ace,' has
just brought down his sixth German
machine. All the French pilots here
have destroyed at least one German
machine apiece"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
TRAVEL THE "ELECTRIC Way
TO PACIFIC NORTH COAST

You will thrill with a new expert
ence when crossing the Great CONT
mental Divide riding behind a giant
electric locomotive whose only fuel
is the limitless power generated by
mountain cataracts.
Through the mighty Rockies for
untold centuries barriers to the prog
ress of man, where Lewis and Clark
battled their way against terrific odds
to a new empire, you ride in ease and
comfort. Borne upon the wheels of
progress, transported by the forces of
the mountains themselves, secure in a
comfortable chair in the observation
car of either of those famous trains
'The 0Iympian" or "The Columbian,
you enjoy to the full the majestic
grandeur of the mountain panorama
No smoke, no cinders, no grinding
brakes-just smooth, even, almost ST.
lent travel on trains traditional for
their excellence.
How epochal this achievement OF
electrified mountain travell Here in
the American Rockies the Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway has
given to the world, mountain railroad
ing of undreamed efficiency. Who will
deny that it is the dawn of a new and
better era in railroading-the electric
So successful has been the operation
of these electrified mountain divisions
that now work is well under way on
the identification of I'll additional
miles of the main line of this railway
through the snow-capped Cascade
Range, Washington.
To Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, Port.
land and other points in the Pacific
Northwest, travel the electric way
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Pau
Railway.
For full information and interesting
literature apply to local agent OF thi:
railway.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
OLD GLORY HO|STED
AMID CHEERS
Flag Raising at Wausau Club
Witnessed by Thousands -
Red Cross Benefits by $10O-
DIR. A. w. Trevitt Gives Stir
ring Address - Fete Another
Red Cross Success.

Amid the cheers of a patriotic and
an impressed audience and the strains
of the "Star Spangled Banner" a
beautiful American flag was hoisted
to the top of high flag pole last Fri
day evening at the Wausau club
grounds. Mcclellan and Fourth streets
were packed by an immense audience
and many automobiles were crowded
along the streets.
L. A. Pradt, in presiding, accounted
for the flag raising as an added bit of
local patriotism. 1t was after his
short address that G. K. Gooding and
his aids slowly drew the flag to its
place.
DR.. A. W. Trevitt was then intro
duced and gave a most stirring adj
dress which was received with much
enthusiasm DR.. Trevitt said in con-
clusion; when the war is over we
shall be a united people, and there
shall be a world of democracy, a
world of equality. Militarism must be
driven from the world and the people
permitted to rule. Then, and then
only, will democracy be secure to all
people for all time"
The lawn of the city club was most
attractively decorated for the occasion
| with various colored electric lights
which were strung on wires around
the entire walk and also around the
porch of the club building. Tables
were set on the lawn on each of
which was placed a small American
| flag. In addition to this, American
flags were hung on the same wires
which suspended the electric lights.
In the balcony above, facing McClel-
Ian street, the band was placed, max
ing it possible to dance both on the
inside and on the spacious porches.
A big feature of the flag raising was
the participation of the Citizens
Training camp. In full uniform the
company marched to the club from
the armory under the leadership of
it's captain, Carl Behnke, formerly
of the National Guard. The company
came to halt directly in front of the
flag as it assembled. The company gave
an excellent exhibition of close forma-
ton drill on Mcclellan street, and it
was heartily applauded.
The remainder of the evening was
spent in dancing. Ice cream and 9TH
er refreshments were served by the
ladies of the local Red Cross chap
ter, the proceeds of which go to the
Red Cross. The evening proved COM
plete success. A total of $40 was
cleared without solicitation of any aid
in the way of supplies or other things.
For the success of the affair much
credit is due to Mrs. G. K. Gooding
and Mrs. E. w. Behlke, both of whom
spent much time in arranging and
preparing for the fete. Ovid Belan-
ger, as manager of the club, aided
greatly in the completion of the dec
Grating scheme.
The American flag was presented
to the club by Sol. Heinemann. The
flag pole, one of most appropriate
height, was the gift of A. G. Patter-
son and V. Atherton of the Wis.
cOnSin River SUNNY Co
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
MORE COMMISSIONS GRANTED

Other young men from this city will
receive commissions as ordered by
Adj. Gen. Mccain, commanding officer
of the Fl. Sheridan Officers Train
ing camp. They are as follows:
Second Lieutenant in the Quarter
master Corps of the regular army:
Laurence A. Johnson.
Second Lieutenants, Infantry See
ton Of the Reserve Officers Corps:
Harold G.. Ingraham
Kurt A. Scharbau.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
SOME PIPE

John Mehl of Milwaukee, who visits
here often, is in the city attending
the Retail Grocers' and Merchants
convention. Mr.. Mehl presented John
]. Dern Of this city, with beautiful
German pipe extending almost to the
floor and with big bowl that will
furnish John most delightful and
prolonged after-supper smoke. Mr.
Dern prizes the gift very highly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
A DISMAL DAY

Sunday was a dismal day. 1t COM
menced to rain at daylight and there
was a continual fall all day. Heavy
clouds darkened the sky and at times
it was necessary to turn on the lights
to enable one to read. 1t was a sore
trial for golfers and automobilists and
those who wanted to get out to the
parks, and the day was a disappoint-
ment to berry pickers. Nearly an
inch of rain fell.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
KEEPING TAB ON YOUR
EXPENSES

Your income is determined by your
efforts, if you make your plans we'll and
work carefully your venture will be sue
cess. Your expenses must be controlled.
If you have no tab on them they will ex-
coed your income and you will have no
increase.
All who are handling money should
have a check account A check account
will help you to know just what you are
spending. A check account will help you
to get record for your expense account.
A check account will help you to stop
leaks. Come in and start your check
account with
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
TIMBER DEAL

The Roddis Lumber and Veneer
company of Marshfield, concluded
deals for the purchase of $500 acres
of timber land from the Porter Land
Co. of this city, and 900 acres of like
land from the Birkenwald heirs of
Milwaukee.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
SOLDIER BOYS

There were many soldier boys in
Wausau last Saturday. A train con-
veying the Tomahawk machine gun
company and another carrying the
Amigo and Shawano Companies
passed through Wausau on their way
to Camp Douglas
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
NOW IN SEATTLE

Miss Anne Monahan, who went to
Washington, d. c., month ago TO
occupy position in the cost account
ing department, has been transferred
to Seattle, where she is at the PREF
ent time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

A number of pleasant social events
will occur during the week at which
Miss Margaret Murray will be the
guest of honor. Mrs. w. E. Curtis was
hostess at an auction party this after
noon which was given for Miss Muir
ray On Friday afternoon Mrs. M. Nj.
Hanson, Miss Frances Albers and
Miss Ruth Albers will entertain at
auction at the Albers' home in honor
of Miss Murray. On Saturday even
ing Mrs. G. D. Jones will be hostess
at party at which the coming bride
will be guest of honor. Miss Murray
will be married on Monday evening,
August twentieth, to Mr.. Chester Mas
ters of Kitchener, Ontario.
The annual Sunday school picnic
of st. Paul's Evangelical church,
which was to be held at the fair
grounds last Sunday, had to be post
poned on account of the rain, and
will probably take place on Sunday,
August Goth.
st. Cecilia's Court will hold it's an
nual picnic next Sunday, Aug. 10, at
the fair grounds. Arrangements are
being made to make it a very inter-
esting event.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
FARM LANDS

$500 acres of Marathon and Lin
coin county farm lands for sale to set
tiers. Price, $40 to SIS per acre, on
very easy terms. Louis Scharbau,
Owner, 6l5 First St, Wausau, Wis I'D.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
INSTANTLY KILLED

F. w. Gehrke, a farmer near Mer-
rill, was instantly killed on Satur-
day when he fell backwards from
load of hay, the fall breaking his
neck
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
state of Ohio, City of Toledo.

Lucas County. IS
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of f. J. Cheney &
Co. doing business in the City OF Toledo.
County and State aforesaid ard that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS Tor each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9th day OF December, A. d.
1876, A. W. GLEASON.
ISeaD Notary Public.
Halls Cat2rrh Medicine is taken internally
and acts through the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces OF the System. Send for testimonials,
free.
f. J.CHENEY s CO., Toledo. o.
Sold By all druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

The employees of Kingsbury &
Smart Co.'S dry goods store enjoyed a
picnic on Rib hill last Friday after
noon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

Mrs. r. E. Puchner entertained a
company of friends informally on
Thursday afternoon, complimentary
to her sister, Miss Winifred Krebs, of
Johnstown, Pa, who is house guest
at the Puchner home. The guests
brought their knitting and sewing and
enjoyed a pleasant social afternoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

Owing to the absence from the city
of many of the members of the Coun-
try club, the committee in charge of
the entertainment, which was to have
been given at the club for next Sat
urday evening, has postponed the
same until Saturday evening, Sept. %.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

st. Paul's Evangelical congregation
will observe it's annual "Missionfest"
on Sunday, Sept. 2, at the church. Rev.
E. C. Grauer, pastor of the church,
will be assisted. by Rev. W. Leon
hardt of Marinette, who will deliver
the sermon at the morning service,
and Rev. NJ. Schmidt of Merrill, who
will preach in the evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-07
COME AND GONE

Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. sCarson, Mrs. A.
j. Carson, Mrs. J. w. Nelson and
daughter, Sherman Bison and Joseph
Grzeca motored to Duluth for visit
Tuesday. Z - = 5s
Miss Ida Carlson returned Tuesday
to Minneapolis, where she is employed,
after a visit atsher home here For sew
eral days. 81 p 9.
Misses Veronica and Helen Miller
returned Monday from a visit with rel
atives at Minneapolis. E<
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Sandstrom and
children left Wednesday for Tacoma,
Wash, where they will make their
home. -
Frank Gablenz went to the twin cit
les Tuesday on business and to attend
the state fair.
J. Kelley returned afonday 10 Min
neapolis, where he is employed, after
a short visit at his home here.
Mrs. VIM. Butcher and Miss Celia
Johson went to Hibbing Tuesday af-
ternoon to visit their sister, Mrs. VIM.
O'Connor.
Herbert Hunter went to Des Molnes,
Ia, Tuesday, after visit at the H.
Rasicot home for several days.
Miss Isabelle Roberts returned to
her home in Winnipeg, Canada, last
Wednesday, after weeks visit with
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Plantin of Min
neapolis are in the city for a visit
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-07
RAISING FUNDS FOR SOLDIERS
LIBRARIES

The library war council appointed by
Secretary Of War Baker, has plans un-
der way for a nationwide campaign
for a million dollars or more, which
will be used for the erection of libra
ries and the provision Of sufficient
reading matter for the soldiers in the
80 environments, outposts, naval sta
tions, on board ship, in the hospitals,
and at all points at which soldiers and
sailors of the U. s.. army will be sta
toned. The American Library assoc.
citation has undertaken the task of rails
ing the funds, selecting the books and
periodicals and other similar work.
There will be 80 library buildings,
costing $4,000 each, at each canton
ment, and will carry eight to 10 thous-
and books, newspapers and magazines.
For each dollar up to five a person
gives to the library war fund he will
have his name inscribed on q book
plate in the front OF one Of the books
which goes to the environments. Con-
'tribution from people in this vicinity
should be sent to Jenny Lind Blanchard
librarian Of the local library, whose
address is 705 Highland avenue, Little
Falls, Minnesota. .5 s fss&'z-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-07
FAIR PRICE FOR SUGAR
ASSURED CONSUMERS
Industry Placed In Hands Of Food Ad.
ministrator by Representatives
Of Refinero Of Country.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Control Of the
sugar industry in the United States
has been placed voluntarily in the
hands Of the food administration by
refners' representatives, who agreed
to import all raw sugar through q com.
mittee to be named by Herbert Hoover.
Sugar recently bought will be ap.
portioned among all the American re.
6neries.
This arrangement was made at a
conference Of representatives of vir.
tually all sugar reflners in the country
with food administration officials.
"This arrangement" Mr.. Hoover
said, will assure to the American con-
sumner a fair and just price during the
period of the war;"