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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-14

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CITY OFFICERS 1917
M mayor Hans A. Koenig
~. A. v. Brigham
Ciy At0orney- Albert B. Houghton
City Treasurer Fred Py,SJisoL
City Assessor Alonzo + EaIIos.a.
Supt. of Sewerage System
Sty Englneer- j. E. Lowther
Supt. of Water Works A. w. HebLr;ro
neaith Com DR.. E. F. Peterson
Chief of Police George Rates
romeo justice Justice of the Peace
Walter L. koenig
COMMON COUNCIL
First Word
A. c. Hanson Willard L. Notbohm
Second Ward
Eugene t. Wright ]. J. Marquardt
Third Word
Daniel NJ. Jones D. J. Hayes
VIM. I. Whipp John Krafczyk
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-14

the auspices of the United Missionary
Societies of the church.
Mary Eliza Thomas died at the
home of her nephew, o. A. Thomas,
Church Street, this city, Wednesday,
Dec. IL, at the age of IS years. Fun
eral and interment will be at Chippe-
wa, Ontario. Canada, Friday, Dec. IA.
The bazaar held by St. Bernards
church Wednesday and Thursday of
this week was largely attended. The
chicken supper was fine, so we have
been told by a number who were IN
attendance. The church realized a
good sum of money which will help
along in their work.
A very pretty wedding was that of
First Lieut.. Newton d. Hathaway, one
of the well known young men OF Wau-
watosa, and Miss Norma Loewenbach
of Milwaukee, on Friday evening,
Dec. 7th, ats o'clock, at the st. James
Episcopal church in Milwaukee. The
Rev. A. H. Lord officiating. After
the ceremony a dinner was served at
the Stratford Arms to about forty
guests. Lieut.. and Mrs. Hathaway
expect to spend the winter at Chicka-
manga Park, Tenn, where he is To-
Gated.
The funeral of Frank Hartman,
well known to large number of Wau-
watosa people died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Fred Purcell, in De-
troit, Mich, Monday last at the age
of 80 years. The deceased was mar
shall of Wauwatosa at one time and
had the respect of hosts of friends in
this city. The funeral was held
Thursday, Dec. Is, from the Chapel
at the Wauwatosa Cemetery, under
the auspices of Wauwatosa Lodge No.
267 F. & A. NJ, of which the deceased
was an honered member. He is sur
vived by> four children, Mrs. George
F. Leonard, Seattle, Wash; Mrs. F. C.
Purcell, Detroit, Mich; Miss Lucia B.
Hartman, Newport City; J. F. Harri-
man, Corpus Christi, Tex.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-14
RED CROSS DRIVE
FOR MEMBERS.
Successful Campaign VIII Help to
Secure a Red Cross Chapter for
the City.

The campaign to secure 100000
additional members in the United
States for the Red Cross is now in
full swing for the opening on Dec.
10th, and to be completed by Dec.
oath.
1t is desired to have Red Cross
membership as universal as citizen
ship.
A large membership will be another
evidence or pledge that as a Nation
we stand behind the fighting branches
of our country's service, that we will
carry some of the burden of our SOL
diers, our sailors and our Allies.
AS Red Cross and Christmas spring
from the same spirit, it is but proper
that these two great symbols of
mercy, sacrifice and cheer be brought
together on this our first Christmas
in the war.
The privilege of becoming a mem
Der will be given to everyone in the
city and town.
A membership at this time will help
beautify each home by displaying in
your window a Red Cross flag with
additional crosses added for each
membership in family and a
wreath added for 100 per cent mem
bership in family.
If you IRE not approached call upon
a member of the Executive Committee.
The con nittee in charge of the
campaign is composed of Phillip Kolb,
Russell r. tombstone, Roy Moss, Miss
Helen Stickney, Miss Alice Luding-
ton, Paul E. Thomas, who will be ably
supported by some 6 to 20 workers
in each ward and by members of the
Council of Defense.
Following is schedule of events
for this Christmas membership cam
paign:
Sunday, December 16. - Church
Day, on Christmas sermons on the
Red Cross Will be preached in every
church.
Wednesday, December 10. Wom-
ems Day, on which special tribute
should be paid to the work which
women are doing in the Red Cross.
Meetings of local women's organiza-
tions. Special exercises in workroom,
etc. Peak of the House to House
Canvass.
Thursday, December 20 - School
Day, on which every teacher will
speak on the significance of the Red
Cross and upon the significance of the
Christmas ceremony.
Saturday, December %. - Boy
Scouts Day, on which Boy Scouts will
be organized for canvass for men,
bership.
Monday, December 24.-Red Cross
Christmas Ceremony Day. At 1880 on
Christmas Eve, candles will be placed
behind Red Cross Service Flags in
every home. Workers will carol
through the streets and church bells
will chime.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-14
The DeIIrluna Of Arabs.

Observation by travellers and others
who have visited in Palestine show
that the Arabs Of the Syrian Desert
have an extraordinary fondhess for
tobacco. A few whlffs make them
giddy and give them a headache. Even
a cigarette is too much for them. A
common smoke among Arabs consists
of the dry leaves Of plant belonging
to the genus Hyoscyamus. and called
by the Arabs "Sekharan." 1t has
fieshy leaves andspurple flowers. The
smoking of these leaves produces a
sort of intoxicatinn or delirium, which
the Arabs prefer to the white mans
smoke"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-14

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Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Schulz and
mother left on Tuesday to spend the
winter in California.
Mrs. Richards of Randolph, Wis, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Will
liam R. Pritchard, Wauwatosa Ave
nue..
Miss Georgina Pares left last Fri
day for a short visit with her brother
Douglas, at Camp Macarthur, Waco,
Texas.
Mrs. Rex Sporleder of Grand
Rapids, Mich, is spending the month
with her mother and relatives in Wau-
watosa.
Mrs. Robert FAIRIES and son Gordon
of Hitchcock, S. D., are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Moore,
North Avenue.
Dr. w. ]. Haag was called to Madi-
son Wednesday last on account of the
death of his father, who died Tuesday
last from heart failure.
The Congregational Club met on
Tuesday evening at the City Club,
Milwaukee. Prof. Kiekhofer of Madi-
son, spoke at the dinner.
Mrs. d. w. Hulburt returned home
last week after spending several
weeks with her son Clarence and his
family at Peterboro, N. H..
Mr.. and Mrs. Gail Palmer, Wauwa-
tosa Avenue, are the happy parents
of a fine baby daughter, born to them
Wednesday morning, Dec. 18th.
The Hook and Thimble Bee met on
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Henry Digman, Watson Avenue, Mrs.
Lester DuMez assisting as hostess.
We had Some snow storm Wednes-
day night and Thursday morning
About three inches of the beautiful
fell and now it seems just like winter.
Automobile license for 1918 is $40
instead of So as heretofore. Look
pleasant and enclose ten spot to the
secretary of state. 1t might be worse.
The goth Century Topic Club met on
Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Tuligren, Second Avenue. Mr.. VIM.
DEAFNESS spoke on "The Poetry of the
| Bible"
The fire department has been called
out several times the past week on
account of chimney fires in the city.
| No material damage has been done,
| however.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mcmillan left
Thursday for Jacksonville, Florida,
where they will spend several weeks.
| On their return they will come by way
of Washington. d. c.
The most severe weather ever had
in Wauwatosa for this time of the
year was experienced during the past
few days. Zero weather at this time
is something unusual.
Cheer up, the worst is yet to come,
with December only half over, JAN
uary and February are still to be
reckoned with and then March Then
that month that we are looking for,
April. 0, my kingdom for spring.
Mrs. Geo. f. Smith, Second Avenue,
entertained several guests at dinner
last week Friday, among whom were
Mines. j. w. Cairncross, S. X. Curtis,
c. D. Watson, James Lefeber, ST.,
Julia Stiekney, and j. H. Gushing.
"Larola," a dramatic presentation
of the bondage of the caste system in
India, will be given at the First Con-
gregational church next Sunday after
noon at 4:45. The scene is the living
room of the mission bungalow at Pail
now, Bengal. This program is under
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-14
Natures Way.

interesting, even without being fully
understood. The why and the where
fore are complex and worthy of deep
est study, observes a naturalist, but
the bold facts, uncoupled with reasons
of any kind, are delightful to contem-
plate. This interest will grow upon
you and the next thing you know, I'M
less YOU are indeed shallOw-pated, you
viii be keen to make more observa-
tions, with new and charming part
of this grand old world. or a small
piece thereof. being opened before you.
Try it and see.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-14
rheir Enns Minht deIp.

Ostriches in summer Will hVe
most entirely on green alfalfa, eo9 ~
winter consume each about u poul'u o-
grain and three pounds Of alfalfa Ia,
a day 1t would seem therefore VIC
the sale of eggs might go long We w.
toward paying for the upkeep OF ~. -
flocks. Ostriches thrive IN Tue w.,
and sandy southwest. and upon ain
which is very easily raised in that
gion wherever irrigation is posi-.
The average yearly yield OF 1ea'I.' .
from AN ostrich is little oN''
pound and their value in IJlV
$40 to $50.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-14
snlke.covered Mountain.

There is a huge mountain near Pachu-
ca. Mexico, which has the appearance
of being covered With spikes. They
are natural formations of rock. the
origin Of which is somewhat involved
In mystery.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-14
From Gossiptown.

There's allus tongues wagging
nothing you can lay hold on. you know,
hut that's no help. I'd rather some
body say I'd n wooden leg straight out
than go limiting there was something
funny about me figure.-J. E. Buck
rose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
Severe Earthquake Recorded

WASHINGTON. May Am earthquake
of tfairly severe" proportions, occurring at
q great distance from here, was recorded by
the seismograph of Georgetown College
last, night, beginning at s;43 and continu.
ing until 3 80 o'clock, II was A4noupced To-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
ROBS> WOMAN OF KISS;
PAYS S14 INDEMNITY
New Castle Man, Unable to Return
Stolen Property, Gives Cash
TO Escape Jail

NEW CASTLE. Del, May i.-Whcn Carl
Mcclure one of the employees Of the Bel
mont Iron Works, desires to take n kiss
against the will of the woman he will
choose some place other than this city,
whore the prices arc set at $40, as assessed
by Magistrate James T.. Taylor, with costs
of more than 81 added
At the hearing the allegations were that
Mrs Martha Dunlap had carried dinner TO
her husband at one of the steel plants
where Mcclure is installing work FOR the
Belmont Iron Works. n Philadelphia firm
Returning homeward she accepted the
courtesy of Mcclure. who offered to con.
NcN her to her home. When about leaving
the ear he is alleged to have said, Would
your husband care If | should kiss you?"
To this the woman is alleged To have am
swered, Yes. and | will have something to
say about IT,"
lie Is alleged 10 have carried out his
intention, and on warrant he was charged
with assault and battery. The fine and
costs were imposed and paid to save an
Imprisonment in the Grecnbanlt Workhousc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
FLAG RAISED IN FRANKFORT
Trolleymen, School Children and Citi-
zens Unite in Patriotic
Demonstration

Frankford had a community Nag-raising
this morning when trolleymen at the
Frankford carbarn paraded with several
hundred students from the Frankford High
school and citizens to the barn at Frank
ford avenue and Bridge street and unfurled
the flag.
Several thousand spectators followed the
narade when it started at Womrath Park,
Kensington and Frankford avenues, and
marched to the barn. Speeches were made
by F.. w. Johnson, superintendent of trans
portation and II. G. Tully, general man
ager. and patriotic selections were sung
Miss Marie Chambers, thirteen-y year-old
daughter of Archie Chambers, chairman of
the committee of arrangements, and George
Gurthman, son of the superintendent of the
Frankford barn, pulled the strings that
unloosed the flag.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
COAL PRICE INQUIRY
MOVED IN THE HOUSE
Representative Howard Wants Federal
Probe Into Bitumipous and An
thracite Trade Conditions

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Representa-
tive Howard, Of Atlanta. Ga, has intro
duced resolution requesting the Federal
Trade Commission to investigate prices of
both bituminous coal and anthracite, to de-
termne whether the profits on coal are
reasonable, Judged by just. profits of other
industries; also to investigate prices
charged for engines, cars. other equipment
and supplies used by railroads and entering
into the manufacture and operation of in
dustral establishments generally; to de-
termine whether there are existing agree
ments as to prices among coal operators
and whether conditions justify Congress in
directing the President to take over such
coal mines as are found to be exacting ex-
orbitant prices, $500 900 to be appropri-
ated for the use Of the commission in the
Investigation.
one Of Representative Howards conten-
tions Is that whereas proper equipment of
the railroads has enabled shippers of coal
to make unprecedented profits, many among
them are opposing before the Interstate
Commerce Commission an increase in rail-
road rates to meet the largely increased
expenses of the railroads, of which the high
price for coal is a prominent feature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
STATE BREWERS QUIT
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
Association to Close Office Here
After Dropping Facts
and Fallacies"

Advertisements appearing in newspapers
throughout the state under the caption
Facts and Fallacics" have been discon-
tuucd by the Pennsylvania state Brewers
Association. the big combination of Penn
sylvania brcwcrics whose officers were in
cludci in the $4,000 fines imposed in the
United states District Court for contribut-
ing to the Pcnrosc "slush' fund two years
ago
The headquarters Of the association, in
the Land Tftlc Buii;.ut. will shortly he
closed The war Is to blame for the fact
that the Office will bc closed and for the fact
that folks won't he able To- read any longer,
in those newspapers that don't mind taking
the liquor money. that IL Nou drink little
instead Of u great deal 1t Is better than If
you touched nothing stronger than grape
juice.
The war at least. caused discontinuancc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
Named to City Positions

City appointments today include John
Breitmayer, 1853 Ludlow street house SER
geant, Bureau of Police, $1,000; Matthew
]. Best, 2244 East Allegheny avenue, in
spector Public Works, $500; Frederick j.
Arnold. 5739 Cedar avenue. clerk, Depart
ment Of Transit. s1100; William f. Hofer,
1879 Stouton street, engineer, Bureau Of
Health, $1,000; George w. Kurtz, 67O7
Dttman street, rodman, Bureau Of Water,
$500; William A. Schofield, 2745 North
Twentieth street. Stanley Levy, 5122 De
Lancey street; John II. Robinson, 5443
Ridge avenue; Largham Torrance, 1908
Parrish street; William w. Reeder 1912
South Fifty-seventh street; Alfred j. Davis,
Jr, 2107 Hunting Park avenue. and Ed
ward ]. Little, 45S3 Woodland avenue, rod
men. Bureau of Surveys. salaries $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
Little Girl Struck by Automobile

Driving an automobile while intoxicated
the police say. Joseph Fox. 1912 North
Nineteenth street, ran the machine on the
pavement AT Twentieth street and Montgom-
cry avenue and seriously injured nne-ycar-
old Myrtle Wilson, l722 North Twentieth
street The girl Is IN the Womcns 1lomco-
pathic Hospital suffering from Il fractured
skull and other injuries Magistrate Collins
I'm the Nineteenth and oxford streets po-
lice station this morning held Fox IN SiOO
bail for further hearing next Friday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
Ex-Police Lieutenant Steck Buried

The funeral of William C. Steck, formerly
lieutenant Of police, who years ago was
at the head of the Fifth Police District.
was held this afternoon at the home of his
son-in-law, Henry r. Zesnger, 1925 West
Tioga street. NInterment was in Mt. Peace
Cemetery. Among the societies represented
were st. Johns Lodge, No. 152. F. and
A. M. Harmony r. A. c., No. 62; Mary
Commandery, No. 36, Philadelphia Con-
sstory; Lu Lu Temple, A. A. o. N. M. S.
and Walter Post, G. A. r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
Cravenette Straws

Split Straws, Sennits and soft
Mackinaws, water-proofed by the
Cravenette process. Rain cannot
affect them, and they are readily
cleaned with a damp cloth, Prices
$3.50 to $4.00.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
Man Found Dead on P. and r. Track

An unidentified man. about forty years old.
was found dead on the track of the Philadel'
phia and Reading Railway at American and
Berks streets early today by Policeman
Gallagher of the Fourth and York streets
station. The body was taken to the Stetson
Hospital, where 1t was said that death
probably was due to natural causes. The
man was of medium height and was
Aressed In brown clothes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04

Of the advertisements that told In the swan
song the other day the fact that they would
appear no longer. due to President Wilson's
plea for economy. The association advanced
as the motif for its little piece the old and
tried faNorite patriotic reasons"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-04
Panama Hats

Perfect in weave and finish, and
faultlessly bleached. Every new and
correct style of the coming season
is included in this varied collection.
Prices range from $500 to $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS IRREGULAR
Rising Prices in the Last Hour Wiped
 Out Many Early Declines.

New York, May 2s.]Eforts by the short interest to depress prices in to- days irregular market met with in different success, the list rising brisk ly in the last hour and wiping out many early declines of one to s5-ee points. Selling of long stock by trad tracts over the holiday was an addi- tional factor in the unsettlement of the forenoon, together with an abate- ment of public interest.
 The Russian situation, as disclosed by overnight adVices, was one of the developments put forward by profes- sional traders to affect values. Initial prices were one to two points under yesterdays close. U. S. Steel was among the first to yield, dropping two points to 130 7s in the first hour
 In the last fifteen minutes Steel crept slowly up to 133 7-S and closed only a fraction lower, making a net gain of a point. The beIated recov- ary free buying, individual lots run ming from 1000 to 6,5O0 shares.
 Other industrials of like description made almost proportionate recover les, Bethlehem Steel, Crucible Steel and Lackawanna Steel accompanying the movement at moderate net gains. Among the war supply issues sugars were pronounced feature at ad- Vances of one to three points.
 Rails and shippings dropped dur ing the morning with metals, motors, oils, feathers and the gas shares. Peoples Gas fell 1-4 points to the new minimum of 6s 1-2 but recov- cred more than half. Intermittent heaviness in Industrial Alcoihol and a few other high-priced speciaIties yielded to extensive short covering Pool activity was observed In the paper shares and American Linseed issues. General Chemical featured it's particular division at an advance of 34 to 239
 Total sales aggregated 1,o25,0OO shares.
 Bonds were irregular. the trend. however, being mainly upward in rails and utilities. Total sales (par value) aggregated s2,4s5 900.
 U. $. coupon and registered 2's de- clined 3-4 per cent; coupon 3's quarter and Panama recovered 1 per cent. on call
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
Only 5a Majors Beyond Age Limit.

The birth records of major league ball players show that large ma jority of the big toppers are subject to conscription for military duty Of the several hundred players in the American and National leagues only 53 are beyond the age limit. Eight others will reach their 31st birthday during the present year.
 In rroportion to the total member ship, it is doubtful if any other sin gle line of endeavor could furnish so many finely developed men for active military service as are to be found in the ranks of the two majof base ball leagues. It also goes without saying that the withdrawal of those coming within the age limit for mili- tary duty would not leave a suf11 11cfent number of peppery vets to keep the old game running.
 If all the Red Sox subject to draft were ordered to report for duty, the only members of the worlds cham Gardner and Coach Heine Wagner. Del Gainer will reach the age limit next November, and Manager Jack Barry may lay claim to the age of 31 next April.
 Sam Crawford Oscar Stanage and Hack Spencer would form a lone trio of Detroit pastimers to carry on the game should the Tigers be called to the colors. Ty Cobb will reach the safety goal next December.
 The Boston Braves, with many veterans on It's roster, would be able to hold more regular than any other big league team. PaStimers with the StallinGs outfit who have passed the age limit include Johnny Evers, Ed Konetchy, Sherwood Magee, Pat Ra- gon, Ed ReuFbach and Tom Hughes. Considerable class to this sextette and Manager George could use them to advantage in forming another band of Braves.
 A general draft of the Giants would leave Napoleon NGraw with an army of five to battle for the National league pennant. The Giants who would still be able to cavort at the Polo Grounds are Heine Zimmerman Capt. Charley Herzog, Slim SalIee John Lobert and George Gibson
 Five of the Dodgers and four Phil lies would escape the draft. Of the Phils, George Paskert, Gavvy Crav- ath, Jimmy Lavender and Bobby Byrne have reached the age where nothing remains for them but to keep on pastiming. Grover Cleveland AL eXander. the Phils' great twirler, will reach his 31st birthday next Febru- ary. Fred Luderus also of the PhiIs will be 31 next September.
 The Dodgers would be able to hold Mike Mowrey, Chief Meyers, Ivan O1- son, Jack Coombs and Jake Daubert Not 8 bad lot of entertainers, but Uncle Wilbur would have to go some to cop another pennant with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

Dave Robertson is in a bad slump In the last three weeks he has drop ped from .271 to .231.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
oRMEsDALE DEFEATS
 SPUR, FAVORITE CHOICE.
in Annual Westchester Spring Meeting
 on a Heavy Track.

New York. May z9.-With the Metro poiitan handicap at one mile as the feature of the card, the annual spring meeting of the Westchester Racing as- sociation began at the Belmont park race track today. Only seven horses faced the barrier owing to the incle- ment weather and a heavy track. R. T Wilson's four year old chestnut colt Ormesdale, by Ormondale- -Madchen, carrying III pounds. and cleverly rid den by Jockey Johnny AIcTaggart, was returned an easy winner by four lengths The winners time was 1.39 I-5
 The public choice, James Buffers Spur, another four year old, finished second, a length in front of Harry Payne Whitney's aged gelding Borrow, which finished third. Dick Williams, Celandria, Old Koenig and F7ernrock, the other starters. finished in the order named August Belmont scra tched the top weight Strombon but substituted Fernrock. Celandria was another added starter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30

Totals 20 24 II 2
 (xl Batted for Fisher in sth.