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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26
Federation Meeting

There was a Liberty Meeting OF
the Woman's Federation Monday
night at Culton Memorial Hall. F.
o. Holt gave an address on "The End
Liberty Loan"
Those who heard him claim that he
made the best speech of his career
Miss Billsbury favored the audiences
with several solos and the Misses
Wilson and Thelma Burdick played
a violin duet. Mrs. J. A. Jensen &C.
companied.
Reports of the State Federation
were given by nine delegates from
Edgerton.
A most enjoyable and successful
meeting in spite of the inclement
weather.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26
Otto Olson Found Dead.

Otto Olson, living on the Bingham
farm on the north shore of Lake Kosh-
konong, was found dead on the floor of
his home at an early hour Thursday
morning, having committed suicide or
been shot by unknown parties. He was
in Edgerton Wednesday evening with
his family but did not return with them
and they were astounded to find his
dead body in the house when they
arose the next morning. DR.. Cleary
was called who believes his death oc-
Cured some time before its discovery
No further particulars can be learned
at the time of going to press of this
paper.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26


Mary Pickford will be the attrac-
ton tonite Thursday in ''The Little
American. This is pronounced by
public and press to be the greatest pro-
duction Little Mary has ever appeared
in. There will be matinee for school
children at o'clock and all seats will
be 10 cents. Evening shows Tbs and
S:45, all seats 20 cents. A Vitagraph
feature, 1.-THE Man of Mystery" will
be shown on Saturday. E. III. Sothern
portrays the part of the Man who was
thought dead, returns TO his home, wins
his wife's love while saving her from
an INSCRIPTIONS lawyer. Miss Alice
Brady t...es some of her best work in
''The Dancers PERIL" the Brady feat
ure which corles on Monday. The
double exposure effects are startling as
Miss Brady appears as the mother and
as the daughter of twenty. 1t is hard
to realize that both of the impersona-
tions ere made by Miss Brady as the
difference in age has been SO cleverly
marked in her makeup. A father who
first sees his own daughter when she is
Is years of age and then finds her in
Jail charged with the murder of his
best friend that is the startling situa-
| ton which confronts Frank keenan, in
the Triangle play. "Sin Ye Do, which
will be shown Wednesday, Oct. 81.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26
Norwegian Lutheran Church.
Friday, Oct. %, 1892.

HE Or HE VI Elm
The Lutheran churches of Stoughton
invite the pastors and congregations of
the new Ma lison circuit of the Nor
wegian Lutheran church of America TO
join them in a circuit meeting and
reformation festival next week. Mis-
sions and Albion Academy are among
the subjects to be discussed. The
meetings begin with regular services
next Sunday morning. There will be
afternoon and evening program that
day. The meetings will close. with a
Reformation festival Wednesday, the
31st. A large delegation from Edger-
ton is desired. Those having automo-
biles are requested to invite their
friends to go with them.
On account of the meeting at Slough
ton, there will be no services in Edger-
ton next Sunday.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
Sunday morning, Nov. 4tb, there
will be mission services in our church
in the Norwegian language with offer
ing to the Home Mission.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26
Edgerton O; Stoughton 7.

Whatever satisfaction Stoughton may
derive from winning closely contested
football game at the Driving Park Sat-
urday last they are entitled to. After
two years of defeats at the hands of
Edgerton high school football teams,
Stoughton high turned the tables and
won from the locals, to @.
jacobson, Stoughton fullback, scored
the lone touchdown in the first quarter
on 20 yard end run after Stoughton
had carried the ball into Edgerton's
territory on series of line smashes.
Luraas kicked goal. The Edgerton
line was weak and the visiting backs
tore through big holes that were made
for them.
Edgerton came back after Jacobson's
touchdown and worked the ball to
Stoughton's 10 yard line, where they
lost it on downs. On one or two other
occasions they were within striking
distance but failed to put the ball
across.
Stoughton started another offensive
in the fourth quarter and had brought
the ball near Edgerton's goal when the
final whistle was blown.
jacobson, Luraas and Usher starred
for the visitors, while Kepp and Cur
ran played we'll for Edgerton.
TIL E1o,,p oxI c,7y,o
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26
w. C. T. u. Friday, Oct. rs.

"White Ribbon Day.
Program.
Music
Roll Call-Why we wear the White
Ribbon.
A scope of the work Of the w. c. T.
U.-Mrs. Lucy Dickinson.
The White Ribbon Salute and Pledge.
Why I am a White Ribboner-Mrs.
w. Hemphill.
Union Signal Quiz.
Music.
Leader Mrs W. Brown.
Hostess Mrs. L. Puerner.
Every member requested to come and
bring one new member.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26

The public is notified through the
street commissioner not to burn leaves
on the concrete pavaments.
Andrew Mcintosh and James Men
hall left Wednesday fer Washington,
D. c., on business connected with the
Highway Trailer Co.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26
To Liberty Bond Buyers.

Don't hesitate to buy bonds. Ii
necessity arises later and you need the
amount for food and home supplies, We
will take yos- $50 and 500 bonds, CIV
ing you $50 and S104 in trade for them.
Pringle Bros. Co.,
Edgerton, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26
Methodist Episcopal Church
REV. w. HOOTON, PASTOR.

REV. w. HOOTON, PASTOR.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Glasses for
all ages.
Public worship at II a. m.
Epworth League at 6:45 p. m.
Evening services at 7:3O p. m.
All cordially invited.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-10-26
.e lineup and summary:

IOucnuOWn, JaCOUSOH. GOdI ITUW
touchdown, Luraas. Substitutions,
Slagg for V. Ellingson, Schoenfeld for
Burdick. Referee, Hayes, Wisconsin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-02
Woodmen of the World.

Old Glory Camp Tuesday put on the
full protection degree by a team I'M
der Capt. Kellogg. Refreshments were
served.
Oak Camp will unveil a monument
to the late Mr.. HUMPHREYS today at
2:30 pm. in Mount Olivet cemetery
Members of the degree teams have
been asked to report at the Northeast
Temple at 2 o'clock sharp.
Mount Vernon Camp tomorrow night.
at Az and G streets southwest, will
elect officers.
The government having taken over
the hall formerly occupied by Elm
Camp in old Masonic Temple, the camp
meetings in December will be held on
the first and third Thursdays at 5th
and G streets northwest, third floor.
The camp has appointed a committee
to secure a suitable permanent meet
ing place and to report at the next
meeting. The election of officers will
be held Thursday. The Booster Club
has accepted an invitation to install
the new officers at the first meeting in
January. Refreshments will be served.
National Camp will not meet again
until December 10, when the election
of officers will be held.
Fraser Camp last Monday had some
out of town visitors. Remarks were
made by several members. Consul Com
mander Whitworth announced that the
election of officers Will be held Deem
Der 10.
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FLOODS REAP HARVEST
OF DAMAGE IN CHINA
of the Associated Press.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
TIENTSIN, November 1.-Two hun.
dred million dollars is the estimated
amount of the actual property loss
from the great floods which have swept
over north China within the last two
months and finally engulfed this city
in an inland sea which threatens to re-
main at a standstill and work further
damage by freezing. Chinese govern
ment railways have already expended
several millions of dollars in repairing
damages The Picking Hankow railway
is now able to handle through business
between the two cities by the use of a
ferry across the Puto river.
Tientsin, with it's 100000 inhabitants.
n great majority of whom are coolies
dependent upon export trade Tor EN-
ployment, faces a terrible crisis. In adj
dition to the resident population this
city has also become the refuge center
for great population which fled here
from the inundated rural sections of
north China. More than $4,000 refugees
from outside points have already ap-
piled for assistance
The American Red Cross has appropri-
ated $4,000 for immediate relief work
and the American troops in Tientsin.
under command of Col. SigerfooS, are
in charge of a model camp which will
accommodate 5000 refugees. This camp
was built in a few days under the di-
rection of Roger S. Greene, the director
in China of the Rockefeller Foundation.
1t consists of 1000 model one.room
huts. each of which is capable of hous-
ing a family of five.
The Chinese government set aside
100000 for the relief Of immediate
needs and further amounts are prom
Used. The Tientsin municipality also is
appropriating money to feed the needy
Through private enterprise small sec
lions Of Tientsin are being dyked with
sandbags and pumped out. But ma
iority Of the city lies under water
Varying in depth from 2 to 10 feet. and
thousands of boats are operating
through the streets on regular sched
ule and serving the beleaguered house.
holders who are clinsing to their homes.
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X ratern1t1eS ~

thusiastic over the genuine Maryland
hospitality it had received in the Monu-
mental city, so called. Noble Charles D..
Long explained, because of the big way
Boumi Temple has of doing things"
King Solomon Lodge. No. 81. will
open it's annual communica ton"
Wednesday afternoon at l o'clock to
elect and install officers for the COM
ing Masonic year. There will be no de-
gree work. Last evening the lodge,
by direction of Grand Master James w.
Witten. beginning at 3 o'clock, present
ed the three degrees for the benefit OF
elected members Of st. Johns Lodge
No. II. who are in the service of theiI
country. The members of the Satur
day night school of instruction of the:
lodge participated in the first two de-.
grees and the Masters Association OF
1917. under President John G. Hodges,
in the third degree. Another special is
to be held the afternoon of December
IL. at o'clock. when the F. c. degree
will be presented for its own candi-
dates. In his valedictory, embodied in
the latest lodge circular. Master Dun
can McLaren states that during his
year the lodge made a net gain in
membership of twenty-four, making
the total membership at the close of
the Masonic year $50; it's financial con-
dition is sound, and $1,000 worth of
liberty bonds were added to its assets.
Not single death occurred during the
wear and not member was lost when
the books were adinSta ed at the close
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made by the members present amounted
to $500. This was in addition to the
regular membership assessment, which
has already been paid up by the coun-
Gil.
At the next meeting special arrange
ments will be made for Christmas
festival to be held December q.
Saturday evening, December 10. Keane
Council will entertain the soldier lads
at a dance in K. of c. Hall. AS on for
mer occasions. all the boys are welcome,
regardless of religious beliefs. There
will be refreshments.
About $50 couples attended the inter-
council dance at Rauscher's Wednes-
day evening. The proceeds go to the
war camp fund.
The Thanksgiving ball for the benefit
of st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum Thurs
day evening. under the auspices of the
Catholic Knights of America. was at
tended by many members of the
knights of Columbus.
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Royal Arcanum.

The Grand Council officers made their
annual visitation to Oriental Council
Tuesday evening in Pythian Temple.
Regent v. P. Dooley delivered the ad-
dress of welcome and Walter B. Hill
had charge of the entertainment Past
Grand Regent J. Ed Swaine. on behalf
of the council. presented a cut glass
dish to Grand Regent James, who in
response spoke on Looking Backward
and Forward" Short talks were given
also by Supreme Sentry c. r. Zappone,
Supreme Representative Edwin A.
Grand Secretary S. 1. Besselievre,
Grand Treasurer George NJ. Copenha-
yer. Past Regents Guy NJ. Allen of Ma
tional Council. I. S. Childs and r. w.
eler. A. B. Keefer and C. D. Mervin.
At the meeting next Tuesday evening
in Pythian Temple officers will be elect
ed for next year. The council was
meeting. it is said. because the govern
mont took over the building where it
formerly met. Among others present
were Corbin Birch. r. E. Logan. L. c.
Morrison. J. H Grub. E. G. King, E. H.
Woodward. Henry Boddis, w. T. Moor,
]. Davidson and w. I. Wayland.
Capitol, Analostan and Farragut
councils jointly entertained Grand Re-
gent James and officers of the Grand
Council Thursday evening in Pythiar
Temple. Regent A. L. Ebersole presid-
ing. Following short addresses by the
grand regent. Supreme Sentry Zappone.
Supreme Representative E. A. Mess
and others. fried oysters and cigars
were served. Among those present
were NJ. D. Schaefer. S. I. Besselievre,
G. NJ Copenhaver, G. c. Shinn, G. M.
Tolson. II. G. LEM. j. Brock, H. c.
Scott. f. p. Goodwin, w. l.. Buckley,
r. w. Bollinger. r. C. Miller. B. Sur
guy, l.. j. Silverman and o. w. Ham
mond.
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Modern Woodmen of America

Leland C. Eigelow was admitted to
A. R. Talbot Camp Thursday night by
transfer from Camp 1922 OF Mulberry.
Fla. A committee consisting of DIR. ]. X.
Duncan, Claude Hornberger, John Lyons,
A. c. Preston, John Jost Burton G. Cowles
and A. F. Dobrowolski was appointed to
make arrangements for a five hundred
party at the second meeting in Decent
ber for the Modern Woodmen and the
Royal Neighbors and their friends. Prizes
are to be presented and a short enter
tainment provided. News was received of
the death of NJ. l.. Dicus' father and also
w. c. Carriers father, and resolutions
OF sympathy were passed by the camp.
Mr.. Carter was reported as again confined
in Emergency Hospital with broken leg.
Ellery F. Belts gave talk on the Mod
Springs. Colo. Consul v. w. Potter, Hem
ry H. Millard. J. K. Duncan. A. c. Pres
ton. Burton G. Cowles. w. F. Black, John
Jost and A. F. Dobrowolski were named
a committee to investigate the need of
poor families for Christmas baskets and
were directed to raise funds for the usual
distribution. This custom has been fol-
lowed by Talbot Camp for number of
by its benevolence. B. G. Cowles was
the lucky member of the camp to re-
ceive a turkey Similar distribution of
turkeys at meetings until Christmas is
10 pe the RUE. H. II. M1l1ard. j. h. Dun
can and F. r. Overbee made brief re-
marks.
A. F: Dobrowolshi and Harry Willard of
A. R. Talbot Camp were visitors to Gem
trail Camp. No. 1905. Friday night. Mr.
Dobrowolski extended on behalf Of Talbot
Camp an invitation to attend five hun
dred party to be held in December c. S.
Shaw. one of the early members of Cen
trail Camp. was reported sick. The COM
mittee on hall location made a report and
the entertainment committee outlined
plans for a ball early in January. Re-
marks were made by District Deputy II,
Il. Millard. Fred w. Darlington, l.. o.
Maus and F. J. Loveless. News was
received Of the safe arrival of ]. C. Nc
Farland in France, where he is to act
as chief clerk to the assistant controller
OF the Treasury. DIR. Thomas Linville.
Past Consul James A. Moody and F. w.
kefauver were present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-02
Maccabees.

Election of officers will be held the
coming week in all the tents.
D. w. Gall, District deputy supreme
commander, it is reported. has been
largely out of commission, as the re-
suit Of a street car accident several
years ago.
National Tent. No. 1. has initiated a
new member each night since it has
been in the new hall, and w. E. Nor
riss, one of its members. has the dis
tinction of being the only past COM
mander in the city who won a past
commanders prize during past COM
manders month";" November. in the
form of a past commanders watch fob
Monday night was past commanders
night at National Tent. Two past COM
manders of Mount Vernon Tent, No. T.
were the speakers of the evening. and
each made telling talks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-02
Knights of Columbus.

The Washington Chapter recently
completed arrangements for q Christ.
mas entertainment for the orphans al
.Gonzaga Hall Sunday afternoon. De-
cember %. when the Knights of Co
of Washington, Catholic and non-Cath-
Ollie. There will be tree. with gifts
and candies for every little one. Santa
Claus will be there ''in person." and
will make merry with the homeless lit
tie folks. Michael d. Schaefer is gen
eral chairman of the committee. Conner
Donnelly of Keane Council. secretary
and F. Nj. Price of Carroll, treasurer
Chairmen of subcommittee follow
Music, William J. MCGEE of Carroll
arrangements, Charles Montgomery OF
Carroll; decorations, James A. Sullivan
Meeghan of Washington; moving pic
lures, John Speckelmeyer. and ladies'
committee, Maurice j. McAuliffe of
Spalding.
At the meeting of Washington Coun-
Gil Tuesday evening subscriptions
amounting to $3.50 We're made to the
war fund. it is reported. The annual
keys, cigars and cigarettes were dis
tributed to the lucky members.
Tuesday, December IL. the council
will confer the first degree upon thirty
cember meeting falling on Christmas
day, the council will meet Friday. De-
cember 81, instead. and Lecturer Gro
gan will offer a Christmas tree party
with tree and gifts. A vested choir
will sing the Christmas carols. and
Rev. Peter Guilday of the Catholic
University will unfold the Christmas
story.
Monday. Potomac Council staged sew
eral athletic events. Grand Knight
Walter ]. Plant has appointed the fol-
lowing from Potomac Council to WASH
ington Chapters general committee on
orphans Christmas entertainment:
Thomas 7. Donovan, ]. NJ. Speckelmey-
er. E. J. Smith, w. X. Holohan and Vim
cent Costello.
Spalding Council at it's December
meeting will confer the first degree.
At the last meeting Of keane Coun-
Gil. the Offering to the war camp fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-02
Improved Order of Red Men,

Usage Tribe. No. 6. held an open
meeting Saturday night week ago.
The committee entertained the visitors
with clog dancing. Rotations. singing.
a hot lunch and something to smoke.
The committee has obtained permission
to hold another open meeting in the
very near future.
Mr.. Keiser of Tuscarora Tribe of Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, who was reported to
the great chief of records as very sick
at the Sibley Hospital, was placed in
the care of Idaho Tribe, No. 10.
Idaho Tribe will give stag smoker
the coming month. The committee on
arrangements consists OF Messrs kolb
Thompson and Bragunier. They will
report to the tribe Tuesday evening.
Redwing Tribe worked the adoption
degree Monday night assisted by vari-
Gus members of the Red Mems bowling
team.
e. r. Boyer is reported still under the
doctors care, but able to be at his desk.
Sioux Tribe. of which the great sa-
chem is a member, will be visited by
the great chiefs Thursday evening. This
will close the series for this year.
Elaborate preparations are being made
to entertain the visitors.
1t is announced that Logan Tribe will
hold it's usual Christmas celebration
Thursday evening, December 81. The
committee in charge are the sitting off,
GERS for this term. The project Is being
backed by volunteer contributions of
the members. who are said to be re-
spending freely.
Waneta Council has received tho ap-
plications of +. D. Seiffert of Usage
Tribe and Charles o. Storm of Seneca
Tribe. Both are widely known for their
work for the order, being presiding
chiefs of their respective tribes.
The tribes and councils are settling
down to their winter work, and from
present indications, it is said, the six
months reports to be made the first of
the new year will show no "slackers''
in any sense of the word. The vista
tions have shown substantial gains
both in membership and in finances and
all the tribes and councils in excellent
working condition.
The great sachem, it is said, has been
successful in keeping the interest of
the members up to a high pitch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-02
Rebekah Lodges.
Monday-Ruth No. ., degree; Naomi, No.
1, business.
Tuesday-Fidelity, No. Z, grand vista
ton.
Thursday-Friendship. No. s, business.
Eriday-Miriam, No. 9, business.

Friendship Lodge, No. 8. will meet
Thursday evening in it's new lodge
room in Anacostia Hall. within three
and Good Hope road. An old-time
house warming party is contemplated
received several applications for men,
bership. Past Noble Grand Mrs. Luz
ellie Fehl announced that she would
present the lodge with a large Ameri-
now serving the colors in France. At
the meeting December 10 in the lodge
room at 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest a bazaar will be
held.
President Mrs. Mary NJ. Dement, and
officers of the Rebekah Assembly. with
Grand Master Schwinger and officers
Fidelity Lodge Tuesday evening. This
is the home lodge of Grand Master
Schwinger and Vice president Mrs.
Floro o. Schwinger of the Rebekah
of visits. The remaining lodges will
be visited by President Dement, early
In 1918.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Dement,. president Of
the Rebekah assembly, announces the
following past noble grands to install
the officers OF the several Rebekah
lodges for the term beginning Janu-
airy 1: Naomi, No. 1. Mrs. Florence Lei
singer; Ruth. No. 2. Mrs. Edna Ohland-
er; Martha Washington. No. 8. Miss
Esther England: Dorcas. No. 4. Mrs.
Emma Barkman; Esther. No. 5. Mrs.
Alice RAIDER; Miriam. No. s, Miss An
META Emory: Fidelity. No. Z. Miss Ella
Allen: Friendship. No. 8. Mrs. Mallie
Plymale, and Mount Pleasant, No. 9.
Mrs. Mary Mccarthy. Each installing
officer will choose her staff from her
own lodge to assist her. Installations
will take place on the first meeting
nights of the term.
The Assembly Home Circle will meet
at Odd Fellows Home. 3233 N street
northwest. Wednesday evening. Sew
aral committee reports and other mat
ters of Importance to the homo and
circle will be considered.
Martha Washington Lodge. No. 3. at
Pythian Temple. will nominate officers
at the next meeting. December 10. The
recording secretary, Mollie E. Edmon-
ston, was the recipient of a surprise
party at her home. 222 4th street south
east. Monday evening. 1t was given in
honor of her birthday. A number of
the members of Martha Washington
Lodge were present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-02

Central Lodge. No. /. will confer the
first degree Friday evening. in the
lodgeroom, 18th street and Pennsyi-
vania avenue northwest. Capt. w. P
Humphrey. degree master, will have
charge of the degree team. The captain
of the bowling team reports that Cen
trail Lodge team is in the lead for the
first prize. AT the last meeting of the
lodge it was decided to contribute to
"the melting pot" the silver prize which
the bowling team won in last seasons
contest. The honor roll upon which the
nancy of all members in the Army or
Navy forces is inscribed has been in
creased by the addition of names OF
several members now serving in
France.
Grand Master Irving r. Schwinger
and officers Of the Grand Lodge will
pay an official visit to his home" lodge
Union. No. IL. Monday evening, Decem.
Der 10. This will be the last oficia,
visit during his term Of Office.
Grand Secretary Frank e. Rapp IL