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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
ATTEMPTED OFFENSIVE BY AUS
TRANS EAST OF GORIZIA AND
THE vODIcE STOPPED BY
ITALIAN TROOPS.
RUSSO-ROUMANIANS
EXPECTED TO ATTACK
Visit of French and Russian Ministers
May Be Connected With Revival
of Activity of Russo-Roumanian
Troops-lncrease of Russian
Artillery Activity.

London, May 3O.-Near the head OF
the Gulf of Trieste, in the Austro-
Italian theater, the Italians have
paused in their titanic effort to push
forward to Trieste and heavy fighting
again is in progress to the north
around Gorilla, PLAYA and the Vodice.
East of Gorilla and on the Vodice the
AuStrians attempted to take the often
sive, but the artillery fire of the Ital-
ians stopped the assaults and in the
last named sector the Italians them
selves delivered a successful attack
on the southwestern slope of Hill az.
Likewise in the PLAYA sector the Aus
trians were driven back and lost 100
men made prisoners.
Heavy Captures Claimed.
Around San Giovanni and the Dunno
at the lower end of the line, the Aus
TRANS heavily bombarded the Ital-
ians in their new positions and inef-
fectually tried to GUST them. Both
sides are claiming the capture Of a
large number of prisoners since the
new battle from Tolmino to the sea
began, the Italians asserting that they
have taken 26,6S1 and the Austrians
1850.
There is relative calm on the fronts
in France the British war Office mere
ly recording a successful raid north.
west of La Basse and Paris asserting
that artillery fighting alone prevailed
Activity on Roumanan Front.
Following reports of an increase in
the Russian artillery activity against
the Austrians in the eastern theater,
comes statement that there has been
renewal of the activity of the Russo
Roumanian forces against the Teu-
tonic forces in Roumanfa and that
early attacks by them are expected.
The visit to Jassy, the new capital OF
Roumania, of M. Thomas, the French
minister of munitions, and NJ. Keren-
sky, the Russian minister Of war, pos
sibly may be connected with the re.
vival of the activity of the Russo-Rou'
manian troops.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Industrial Body Sued.

Racine Alleging that the industrial
commission of Wisconsin acted IN ex-
cess of it's power and that findings, in
a claim for damages, do not support
the award, Henry Nelson, owner OF
the Star Taxi company of Racine,
brought suit against Mrs. Mary Dahl
enberg and the industrial commits
sion, demanding judgment that the
award be set aside.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
THE NAMING OF
WlScoNSIN'S COUNTIES

Sank County was named for the
famous tribe of Wisconsin Indians, a
large village Of which was formerly
within the borders of Sank County. A
remainder of this still remains in the
name Sank Prairie.
Sawyer County was named in honor
of Philetus Sawyer of Oshkosh. A
native of Vermont, he came to Wiscon-
sin in 1847, and engaged in the sawmill
business at Oshkosh. He served in the
lower house of Congress for ten years,
and as United States Senator for Wis
consin for two terms.
Shawano County takes its name from
the lake of this name within its bor-
ders. The word is from the Chippewa
language and signifies southern. {"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Drops Dead After Catching Fish.

Fergus Falls, May 30.-James Ell
lott, a member of the firm of Elliott
& Whitson, and one Of this citys well
known business men. dropped dead
while fishing at Ottertail lake. In
company with another man. he had
gone out onto the lake and caught IL
fish. ct will never do to stop with
10: If we do we viii have bad luck, :"
Mr.. Elliott remarked. With that he
threw his line into the water and soon
brought up another fish. I'VE can
quit now" said he, and fell forward
dad. He leaves . wife and one son.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
APPOINT FOOD AGENT
MISSOURI MAN NAMED SPECIAL
REPRESENTATIVE OF ST.
cRoIx COUNTY.
OTHER WISCONSIN DOINGs
Items Of Interest Throughout the State
Gathered by Alert Correspondents
and BuIIetined In Brief Tor
the Busy Reader.

Mai1son - The county board has
hired Thomas M. Olson, formerly
county agent in Butler county, MIS-
souri,, to serve st. Croix county IN
the capacity of a permanent resident
food agent. The new appolntee is
the twenty-third regular county agrl-
cultural representative to start work
in Wisconsin. Oneida county in 1913
took the step which began the move
ment. All but three of the men are
serving northern or north central
counties. About thirty counties OF
the state are now supplied with tenn
porary emergency food agents, TO
work with county defense councils
during the present season.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Sentenced for Manslaughter.

Wausau-- James and Burton Robi-
nette were found guilty on the charge
of manslaughter in the second degree
for shooting and killing Thomas Jones
at Nashville, crest county, in March.
The former was sentenced to five
years in the Green Bay reformatory
and the latter to five years at Wau.
pun.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Rules AGAINST City.

Manitowoc - City Attorney Ledvina
aas ruled that the city can not appro-
pirate $4,000 for the purchase of site
for the new plant of the aluminium
Castings Company because the build
ing will be erected outside the city
limits. The council voted to donate
the amount through the Chamber of
Commerce several months ago.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Medics for Prohibition.

Marinette-at a meeting of the ply.
sicians of Marinette and Florence
county, held here, resolutions were
adopted favoring the enactment of
laws prohibiting the manufacture of
alcoholic drinks from grain during the
war. Every member of both counties
voted for the resolutions.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
ALLEGED Bandit a Lunatic.

La Crosse-John Schaefer, held on
a charge of holding up train near
Sparta, is an escaped lunatic. This
was revealed when he was arraigned
in court. His attorney produced let
ter from an asylum at Norfolk, Neb.,
from which Schaefer escaped about
six months ago. Judge e. c. Higbee
continued the case until June 8.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Officials Will Protest.

Manitowoc - City Attorney L. A.
Ledvina, with Aid. McKeough and
Bouril will go to Madison to protest
increase in gas rates here. The gas
company has asked for readjustment
of rates.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Acquitted of Murder.

Wausau = Fred Neuendank was
found not guilty of the charge of MUIR
dering William Ebert on self-defense
plea. Neuendank claimed Ebert shot
and slightly wounded him after which
they grappled and Neuendank struck
Ebert on the head, the blow resulting
in Ebert'S death.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
kenosha Soldier browns

Kenosha-A cable from Colon, Pan,
anna, announced that Aloysius r. Gross
of Kenosha had been drowned in the
Panama canal. He enlisted in the reg.
ular army and was assigned to the
artillery coast defense
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Ordered to Pay Judgment.

Racine-In the circuit court here a
decision was rendered ordering John
C. Peterson and his bondsmen to pay
the John A. Tolman company of Chi
cago $1,60716, the amount alleged to
be due for goods sold and delivered by
Peterson as salesman of the company
to the trade and collected for by him.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Explorer and Party Safe.

New York, May 30.-Donald Mac
MILAN, the explorer, and other mem
bers Of the Croker Land expedition
which went into the Arctic in 1913
are safe at Etah, on the northwest
coast of Greenland, according to ca.
blegram received by the American
Museum of Natural History.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
OPERA Sinoer Is Bride.

OcOnOmOwoc-Dr. J. A. Roberts and
Miss Fredericks Wehrman of Madison
were married in Chicago and have re-
turned to Oconomowoc to live. Mrs.
Roberts is a very talented musician,
and the past season was an understudy
with the Chicago Grand Opera COM
pany.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Sell s12o.ooo Road Bonds.

Kenosha-Road bonds to the amount
of $4,000 have been sold by Keno
sha county and the town of Pleasant
Prairie Work to complete Sheridan
drive from Kenosha to the Illinois line
will be started at once.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Assemblyman. Recovering.

Madison Assemblyman Charels
Hart of Oshkosh, who has been i'll
with pneumonia at a hospital here for
several weeks, is out of danger and
will be able to leave the hospital with
in two weeks. Hart is not expected
to return to his work in the legislature
this season.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Fire DAMAGES Farm Propertv.

Madison Senator w. T. Stevens,
Rhinelander, received a message that
fire destroyed a barn and other prop.
erty at his home in Rhinelander Four
horses burned to DEATH Senator Ste
vens estimates the loss at $4,000.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Registration Day Concerts.

Fond du Lac-Arrangements were
completed for free band concerts in
Fond du Lac and also in all the prin
cipal towns and villages of the county
on Tuesday, June 5, registration day
The Red Cross will present each man
with badge as he registers.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Urue War BUILDING Fund.

Beloit-As part of Beloit's campaign
to raise $4,000 for Y. M C. A. war
building, mass meeting was held at
which the local military company was
present. The citizens committee ex-
poets to reach it's goal within a few
DAYS.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Bio Class to Graduate

Manitowoc-The largest class ever
graduated from the local high school
will receive diplomas this year when
ninety-three students, fifty-six girls
and thirty-seven boys, finish school.
Carroll G. Pearse, president of the
Milwaukee normal, will deliver the
commencement address.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Mill Men Buv Three Boats.

Green Bay-The sale of three boats
of the Nau Tug line to S. w. Murphy
of Appleton is announced. The ]. c..
Ames, 1872 feet beam; the Erma and
the L. T. Brogan were the boats in
volved in the sale. Murphy represent
ed the paper mill interests of the Fox
River valley.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
(First publication May 25, 1917 6-s
Cut This Quit is Worth MoneI

Cut This Quit is Worth Money
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc to Foley e Co.,
1886 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,,
writing your name and address clear
". You will receive in return
trial package containing ! Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group Foley Kid
ney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tab
lets. -SpeideI & Speidel.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Potato Patch for Poor.

Wausau-The city agricultural com.
mittee is planting two acres of pota-
toes for use by the poor department.
The committee has plowed and assign.
ed $50 lots to persons who desire to
plant gardens.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
French Line Vessel Torpedoed.

New York, May 80. - The French
line steamship Meuse was torpedoed
and, sunk while bound for Havre
Agents of the line here have just re-
ceived word O. her loss. The Meuse
a freighter of 4,075 tons, left New
York May 2 with war cargo. She
carried no passengers.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Making Comfort Bags.

Janesville-The Red Cross chapter
enough comfort bags" to fully equip
Company M. Miss Catherine Jeffris is
in charge of the department.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Varsity Instructor Passes Away.

Madison-Carl D. Livingston, IS
years old, assistant professor of agri-
cultural engineering at the University
of Wisconsin, died at the Madison Cen
eral hospital of malarial fever.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01

Rusk County:
In re Estate of Robert NJ. Snider,
Deceased.
IN PROBATE
1t appearing by the verified petit
ton of William E. Smith Of Lady
smith, in said county, among other
things that Robert M. Snider, Of La
dysmith, in said county, lately died
intestate, leaving estate in said
county upon which it is prayed ad-
ministration be granted;
Therefore it is Appointed and Or
dered, That said petition and mat
tiers therein be heard at the special
term of said court, appointed to be
held at the court house in said coun-
ty, in the city of Ladysmith, on the
10Th day of June 1917, at the open
ing of court on that day, or as soon
thereafter as said matter can be
heard.
It is Further ordered, That the
time within which the creditors OF
said deceased shall present their
claims against such estate for exam
nation and allowance, be and hereby
is fixed and limited to Four Months
from the date hereof;
It is Further ordered, That all
claims and demands against said de-
ceased be received at the court
rooms of said court on any day mere
after until the expiration of the
said four months and be examined
and adjusted at the regular term OF
said court appointed to be held at
the court house in said county, IN
the city of Ladysmith on the 7th day
of November, 1917, at the opening
of court on that day, or as soon
| thereafter as the matter can be
heard;
And it is Further ordered, That
notice hereof be given to all per-
sons interested, by publication mere
of for three consecutive weeks IN
the Ladysmith News Budget, a news
paper published in said county, the
first publication to be made within
fifteen days from the date hereof.
| Dated May Fl, 1917.
By the Court,
D. w. MALONEY,
Judge.
| (First publication May 25, 1917 $50
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Meet After Fifty Years,

Janesville-After a separation OF
half a century, and long believing each
other dead, Mrs. Rayna Johnson, SO
years old, of Orfordville and her
daughter, Mrs. Carl Skar, SO years old,
of Knox, N. D., were reunited.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
More Students to Farm.

Wausau Thirty-five more high
school students have been excused for
the remainder of the term to engage
in farming. They will receive full
CT edit in their classes.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
ORGANIZE Defense Body,

Chilton-Calumet county has joined
other counties in forming a council Of
defense. Over 100 attended the meet,
ing, and big push has been given the
mobilization of the county's resources.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Prominent Socialist Quits PARTY

Fond du Lac-Dean B. l. Bell of
st. Pauls cathedral, one Of the most
prominent socialists in this city, has
resigned from the party He declared
that its policies are deadly to indus
trial democracy.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Loses All Fingers.

Racine-Elmer Johnson, employed by
the Mitchell Motors company, lost
four fingers of both hands while OPP
Grating metal shearing machine.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
War Veteran Dies at 73.

Manitowoc = Calvin A. Cary, Civil
war veteran, died at his home here,
aged 73 years, from stroke of paraly-
sis. He was born in New York.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Poisoned EATING Fish.

La Crosse-Mrs. George Anderson,
% years old, ate some fish for dinner.
Shortly after she was seized with vio-
lent pains which ended in death. A
doctor said it was ptomaine poisoning.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Farm Work Too Hard; Go Hom

Farm Work Too Hard; Go Home.
Marinette-Eight boys sent from
Chicago to work on farms near Am
berg have returned after four days
spent with the hoe and shovel. The
work was too arduous for them and
they asked to be permitted to return.
The farmers granted the request and
the lads took the first train home.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Mukwonaqo Calls Rev. Sawyer

Rochester-The Rev. HI. L. Sawyer
of the First Congregational church has
church. It is expected that he will ac-
cept.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Plans HOSPITAL for HAYWARD.

Hayward--Dr. G. A. Larsen of this
city has purchased the McCollum flats
and will convert the buildings into a
hospital
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
DR.. Brannon Named BeIoit Head.

Beloit-Dr Melvin A. Brannon, pres.
ident of the University Of Idaho, has
been elected president OF Beloit col
lege to succeed DR.. Edward Dwight
Eaton.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Defense Councils Secretary Resigns.

Madison-Prof A. L. P. Dennis has
resigned as secretary of the State
Council of Defense He leaves the po-
sition because of pressure of other
work Andrew H. Melville, assistant
secretary, will succeed him.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
AMENDED SUMMONS

State of wisconsin, In Circuit Court
For Rusk County:
Mabel D. Farley and Maude A. Ear
ley, Plaintiffs, VS.. H. G. Newman,
Gustave Moser, Robert Moser, Fer
dinand Moser, Mrs. Conrad Moser,
Jr., r. d. Mcdonald, VIM. Murray
and all unknown heirs, widows, de.
visees, representatives, owners and
persons claiming any interest in
the lands hereinafter described,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN to the
said defendants, and to each OF
them:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after ser
vice Of this summons, exclusive OF
the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your fail
ure so to do, Judgment will be rem
dered against you according to the
demand of the complaint, of which
a copy is herewith served upon you.
L. J. RUSK & T. J. CONNOR,
Plaintiffs Attorneys
P. o. Address-Chippewa F a ! s
Chippewa County, wisconsin.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01

+ NOTE: This action affects the
title of the following described lands
situated in said Rusk County Wlscon-
sin, to-wit: Lot Three 60 of Section
Fourteen Q4), and Lots Nine and
Ten g and 100 Of Section Twenty
three (23) all in Township Thirty
six (36) North of Range Seven CD
West, as is more fully set forth IN
plaintiffs complaint on file in the
office of the clerk of said Circuit
Court.
l.. J. RUSK & #. J. Common,
PLAINTIFFS Attorneys.
(First insertion April 81, 1917. 2-O
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-06-01
Order for Hearing Petition for AID
ministration, and for Adjusting
of Claims

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Rusk County:
In re Estate of Robert NJ. Sn1der,
Deceased.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
SENATE MAY PASS STRONG
 RESOLUTION REAFFIRMINC
 UNITED STATES WAR AIMS
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D. C, Sept. 3O-(Nia ketchikan, deayed-1here is strong probability that the senate will the future pass resolution reafrmng the of the United States, and also that will go further than those aims originally subscribed and approve the idea of making Germany pay ndemnte for the damage that she has done A strong movement has developed throughout the upper house for such resolution, and is believed by all observers that it is only question of few days until the matter is taken up
 The movement confined to the ranks of one party, but supported by of all parties It is intended be the senates those members of that body who have made speeches either from the floor of the senate chamber in other public places in which they have de cried only the but Americas for entering it.
 The feeling is prevalent in the senate that these bers have placed the entire membership false positiOn and that they will to unless they pudae both the speakers and the speeches made by them
 The passage of similar resolution has been suggested beore but the behest of President Wilson, al lowed drop it would have taken up time that was needed for the passage of other and vital With the final passage of the bill however,
 is thought that there will be objection from the Pres considering the proposed resolution possible
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
JAPAN WILL NOT ALLOW AGGRESSION IN CHINA BY
 ANY FOREIGN COUNTRIES
{ Associated Press ]

NEW YORK, Sept. 50.-(\ia kcchikan, dcIaycd) Baron shi, Japans official representative to the United States in speech this city last night proclaimed what is termed by all newspapers and in official circles Japan Monroe Doctrine o the Far East" In this proclamation he warned the nations of the world that Japan will not tolerate any aggcSon against the territory or the terri toral independence China He also pledged the Japan nation attempt any similar aggression agalnst her
 country and guaranteed that Japan would keep the present Open Door, agreement invioae In closing the baron declared that Japan would welcome Americas CO operation with her in seeing that every nation was given equal opportunity i'll China.
 The speech created one of the big sensations of the year throughout the country and is taken to mean that Japan takes this method of showing the world that she has improper designs against the integrity oi Chnas over eighty Ishii paid the American nation the highest ot tributes in declaring that Japan could hope for no better success than America has had in maintaining her own Mon Doctrine. and that it the purpose of Japan to Use the same friendly sympathy toward her neghbor that has characterized all the actions of he United States in her dealings with the other countries of the hemisphere Tt is Japans desire be the Orient what America is to the Occident declared the speaker China stands the threshold of her greatest opportunity according to the baron, and Japan that she has full use ot It. peacefully possible, but by force o if should be necessary
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
ITALIANS GAIN GROUND
 IN SUDDEN OFFENSIVE
Associated { Press ]

LONDON Sept. 5O-(Nla ketchkan, delayedJ-Ihc Italians by surprise attack Saturday night in the region around Monte San Gabriel gained several important posi- tons including fortified crcsts, and took several hun dred prisoners with heavy field guns and large quantity ammunition according to an official statement issued to- day by the office.
 Monte San Gabriel IS the head of the new Italian nes and offensive is being directed against the Austrians from this point Notwithstanding the severe Cod the Italians hauled by hand several heavy pieces artillery the positions and by excellent craftsmanship protected the troops making the assault effectively that the attackers losses much less than those of the Aus
 ars who defended their positions desperately but without success.
 The ground gained has been consolidated into the al lines, and a continued offensive is predicted in this zion for the next several weeks According the weather being encountered by the Ita all along this front and is the of suffering and delay but the troops showing great spirit and steadily pushing forward into Austrian territory.