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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs. Antonio Lajeunnesse, who has
been passing three weeks in the city as
the guest Of her mother, Mrs. Charles
Clement. Perham street. left Sunday eve
ming. She will visit in Portland for
short time and then continue on her way
to her home In Montreal, Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Miss Doris Haskell completed her duties
Monday as clerk at the Russell & Weston
store. On Tuesday she will enter the Au-
gusta General hospital where she will
undergo an operation for the removal OF
adenoids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Holway, Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Merrill and daughter,
Miss Madeline, enjoyed an automobile
ride Sunday to East Pittston where
they We're guests of Mr.. Merrills sis
tiers. Mrs. Charles Sabin and Miss
Annie Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
NORTH AUGUSTA
Card of Thanks,

I wish to tender my heartfelt and
sincere thanks to my friends and neigh
bors for their kindness to my dear
mother through her long illness, also
for the beautiful flowers. also to the
kewpies for all their kind favors in
my late bereavement.
MRS. A. f. WILTON.
Townsend Road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wood Of Haver-
HILL Mass, Mrs. Sadie Mills Of this
city and f. f. Jones Of Nassalboro
were at Winslow recently where they
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Emery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Melzar Cunningham and Wilfred Perry
have gone to Merrymeeting bay, where
they plan to pass a few days and try
their luck at duck hunting and pickerel
fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Lee Hersey is moving his family and
household goods from the house on Swan
street which he formerly occupied to
rent on Pearl street. where they Will
make their home in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
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FOR SALE BY
" l. Kelie" Belgrade Lakes, Me; y. W.
Richardson Monmouth. Me. Beanes
Drug store Gardiner. Me. A. NJ Bow
man Manchester Me Jones Il Co Win
throp Me Belgrade Farmers Union
Belgrade Me John : Rowe. China, Me,
l. Cannon. Albion Me, H. Il Fos-
sett Riverside, Me and all Good Deal
ere in2s.tues est
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Burns Of Indian
Orchard, Mass. are visiting here for
short time with his folks, being former
residents of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Wilbur Hall and Harvey Rockwell
arrived Sunday in this city and will
be here for several weeks in the en-
plov Of the Claf1n Machine Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Edwin Bradley of Calais. formerly
county commissioner in Kennebec
county, was a visitor Monday in Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Miss Jane c. Cook of Gardiner was in
the city Monday on business. Miss Cook
leaves Tuesday for New York where she
plans to pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
sept25d2t

Law goes off cartridges soon. j. H.
Cogan Co. have the famous U. S.
Black" shells. also the Nitro Club l..
NJ. c. Gunners Note the north win
dow this week. Sept 25-es
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs. Charles H. Smith Of Riverside
Drive, who has been visiting. relatives
in Rumford for the past month, re-
turned Saturday to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs ]. B. Melville of Brook
lyn. n Y, were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert lockwood, As Stone
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

James Kerr Of watervilie was BUSH
ness caller Monday in the cit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
LOCAL NOTICE

A circulating library has been put
into the handishop. 90 State street.
All good books will be secured. making
4: possible to obtain the latest publ
&c tons without delay.
Sonfo 5d1u,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Miss Margaret Weeks is passing
month at Madison, where she is the guest
Of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Pine Cone Circle 1852 will give a
dance Wednesday evening at Golden
Cross hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Miss Deborah Ingraham left Monday
for Auburndale, Mass, where she will
take up her studies at Lassell Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs. Maurice Chesley Of Manchester
was in the city Monday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs. Blaine S. Viles of this city has
been at Skowhegan recently where she
was the guest of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs. Charles W. Jones left Mon
day morning for Boston where she
will visit friends for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

For better health eat Weber &
Hewett's Bran Bread-A Nature food.
sept25-27-29
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Miss Elva Toward who is employed
in this city was at her home m Wat
erVille over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Robert Beeke was at his home IN
Fairfield over the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs. +. C. Burnham of New York
is visiting relatives in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Miss Elizabeth Murchison OF Bos-
ton is in Augusta on matters OF bus
mess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held RESPONSE
bic for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to kennebec Journal Company,
Publishers, Augusta. Maine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Send orders for Festival tickets to
Mrs. Bertha Holmes Williams, 3ll
Water St, Augusta sept1sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs. A. H. Crosby and child left on
Tuesday for a visit with friends in
Freeport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Harry E. Merrill of Monmouth was
in the city Monday on matters of bus
mess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Charles F. Bilodeau returned Mon
day evening from a business trip to
Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

George VI. Chapman Of Fairfield
passed a portion of Monday in the city
or legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Miss Rose Burpee of kineo is the
guest of Mrs. Edward Williams OF
Brooks street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

More boarders wanted, will serve
urder present plan and also board by
week. Will sell sandwiches, dough-
ruts and pies when to spare and
baked beans Saturday night if ordered
by Friday noon. All home made food
sold.
Green's Lunch opposite Cony House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Green's Lunch opposite Cony House.
sept22d3t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
Varicose Veins

Tired. swollen and ach-
ing limbs made we'll by
wea ring the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
Tuesday, September rs, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

AUGUSTA LOCALS
Robert Beeke was at his home N
Fairfield over the Weekend
Mrs. +. c. Burnham of New York
is visiting relatives in Augusta.
Miss Elizabeth Murchison of Bos-
ton is in Augusta on matters of bus
mess.
Mrs A. H. Crosby and child left on
Tuesday for a visit with friends in
Freeport.
Charles F. Bilodeau returned Mon
day evening from a business trip to
Boston.
Miss Rose Burpee of kineo is the
guest of Mrs. Edward Williams Of
Brooks street.
George VI. Chapman Of Fairfield
or legal business.
Harry E. Merrill of Monmouth was
in the city Monday on matters of bus
mess.
Mrs Charles w. Jones left Mon
day morning for Boston where she
will visit friends for few days.
Miss Elva Toward who is employed
in this city was at her home IN Wat
eryille over Sunday
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Ask Better Pay for Employees

The annual req prt Of the civil serv-
ice commission einphatically urges bet
ter pay for employees In state instltu-
tions-institutions that care for the
blind. insane. and Predetermined Of the
state.
The report declares that there Is no
dearth of applicants for clerks and
wherein the state pays better than do
private concerns but that great diff
Guilty Is found in getting worthy en-
ployees for the state institutions.
at is very unfortunate that this is
true" says the report. 1.-The blind,
4he deaf and dumb, the neglected the
snsane, the feeble-mluded. and other
wards of the state should have the
very best are that money can pro
cure II Is to be hoped that the
board OF control will be able TO
remedy these matters and make II
possible to employ more worthy peo-
pie at these institutions. Many of
the splendid employees at present
working In these institutions are
doing so because they realize the
great need. and they are willing to
make financial sacrifices"
On the whole the commission re-
ports TINT the quality of applicants
for state Jobs Is getting better every
year. Nor, men and women who are
not simply look~ag for job, but who
contemplate state and government
public service ARE applying.
The commission also nSks legisla-
tion which win allow them to go
outside the state for men and wom-
m. in competitive examinations
which they feel cannot be filled In the
state.
That all employees should he IN
der civil service is another suggeS-
tion of the report The clerical po-
sitions In the supreme court. I'm the
highway and banking departments.
engineers In the 'lilroad and audit
ing and accounting experts in the
board Of public affairs should also he
required To come under the service II
is declared
A resume of the examinations given
during the passed year shows that 1852
We're submitted to applicants and
taken by 4.993 people OF these 1903
passed and 2OT0 failed
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Price Increases Shown.

The great increase in the prices of
MI Wisconsin farm products during
the past year is shown in Il summary
of estimates of crop production and
prices compiled by the bureau of crop
estimates Of the United States de-
partment of agriculture and issued
through the weather bureau. The fol-
lowing table shows the acreage and
production and the price on December
l, 1916, as compared with the same
date of 1915, of the chief agricultural
products of Wisconsin. the acreage
and production being shown in thou
sands:
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
MANY FARMERS IN
LEGISLATURE
Thirty-TWo viii Have Seats in
Assembly and Two in the
Upper House.
ATTORNEYS LEAD IN SENATE
State Industrial Commission Complies
Interesting Statistics in Prepare
ton of the Blue Book
for 1917.

Madis0n.--Already the Wisconsin IN
dustrial commission has begun the coli
lection for material for the 1917 Blue
Book" with the idea Of issuing the vol
ume before the adjourning Of the legis-
lature Many Of the statistical tables
relating to elections have been com
piled aud much Of the general material
relating to the work Of the commission
and the duties Of the different depart
ments WAs put into shupe before Paul
J. Watrous resigned from the industrial
commission, as its secretary.
The commission is now gathering the
data and biographical material on the
members of the legislature. The office
Of the secretary of state Is cO-operat-
ing According 10 the Information
compiled there will be "a farmers In
the next legislature-32 assemblymen
and senators. Next In the point Of
numbers are tradesmen, IL of the lower
house belonging to this class. Farm
ers, tradesmeu and mechanics have II
total of 80 In the lower house, sufii-
cient number To control or defeat legis-
lntion In that house were they to act
together
In the senate, composed Of 81 MEM
hers there are Farmers. 2; attorneys,
z: renl estate men, . ; retired, bank
ers. 4 contractors. 3; lumbermen, Il;
liquor dealers, t.; publishers, 2; man
ufHcturers, 4 druggists, , physicians,
l: public officials. /: clerk, l. and
jewelers. I.
In the assembly. composed Of 100
members. there are: Farmers ~ at
torneys g merchants, 10; nechanics,
TO- real estHte men. Z; retired, O.;
bankers. 3; contractors, 3 lumbermen.
8; liquor dealers. 3; publishers. 3;
druggists. /; hotelkeepers, =; physi-
clans, / ; public officials. /; statesmen,
2: cergymeu. civil engineer / 4; ac-
countants. /; laborers. l. and the oc-
cupation Of one Is unknown.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
sale prices of land averaged 500 or

sale prices of land averaged 500 or
more. outside Of Milwaukee county.
These statistics show in striking
manner the startling Increase in land
valuation In the state. The counties
where the sale price per acre exceeds
500 are: Milwaukee. $22G.GU; Dodge,
Sl2G13; Calumet. St2j25 Racine.
S1lS.J5: Walworth. S11JyG0; Ozaukee.
Sl12.25; Rock. S11l.40; Dane. $1l0.73;
Green. $l1010; Sheooygun. Sl07I9;
/ Lafayette, Sl0G65 Wnukesha. $l0G.G3;
kenosha, $l04.9G; Manit0woc, Sl03.50;
and Washington. $l00.73 a few coun-
ties approach the 500 mark very
closely
The commission goes on record very
emphaucally for better pay for local
assessors.
The local assessor receives at most
in the towns-three dollars per day
at time 80 year, when if he himself
is farmer. he is most centered in his
own affairs. Compared with other pub
lie officials. the assessor receives the
smallest amount of compensation, ana
his task is the most difficult Of all To-
cal questions to handle. The state
treasurers receive $21J.5J3.65 from the
counties. They need only moderate
clerical ability. The assessors who
collect the taxes receive but SILL
CSS.33 aud theirs is the most important
duty Of all. II would be q matter Of
Justice and economy TO the public TO
depart from the annual assessment of
real estate at least. and 10 have an as
sessment worthy Of the name made by
one or more competent assessors, ade-
quately recompensed and to have such
assessment remain for a period of
years"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
BADGER STATE NEWS
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN A FEW LINES
THREE MEET VIOLENT DEATH
Two Chippewa Falls Residents Are
Fatally Burned, and a Third Dies
Of Injuries Received in Run.
away Accident

Chippewa Falls-Death stalked in a
tragic role in Chippewa Falls. claim
ing the lives of three in violent man
ner within the space of a few hours
Theophilus Hart, 70 years old, persisted
in his confectionery store when the
building was destroyed by fire. His
wife, 65 years old. was rescued from
the blazing building, but not before she
had received burns which caused her
death an hour after she had been
taken to a hospital Chris Falk, IS
years old, was thrown into a stony
and half frozen creek when the brew
cry team which he was driving became
unmanagable. and he died from his in
juries a few hours later.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
VIII Worry ALONG.

Madlson.-Governor Philip Will not
appoint private secretary 70 sue
coed Lawrence c Whittet, accord
ing TO his statement Mr.. Whlttet
will necessarily iecve the governors
Office when the legislative session COM
mences. Il win not appoint secre-
1Ary," said the governor. MIR Whittet
win only be out of the office few
months and II would not be worth
while to put another man in here. l
gaess we can worry along without an
other appointee."
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Mexican War NezoS

General CarranZa, first chief Of the
Mexican de facto government, has or
dered Eliseo ArredOndo, Mexican am
bassador designate. to withdraw from
the United States without delay. This
move, which has the aspect of a rup-
ture of such diplomatic relations as ex-
list between the Mexican de facto gov
eminent and the United States, ere
ated CONSERVATION among administra-
ton officials at Washington who con
fessed they are mystifed by the unher-
aided action.
San Luis Potosi. Mex, is In the
hands of Villas bandits. The entire
garrison was taken prisoner by VIA
after a brief battle.
Hope was practically abandoned In
Washington that any working agree
ment can now be reached between the
American and Mexican commissions.
First Chief CarranZa's failure to &C
cept promptly the protocol arranged by
the American Mexican commission is
responsible for the present situation
a machine gun was turned upon
Mexican snipers near Harris Mil, Tex.
by soldiers of the Third Kentucky in
fantry. MeXicanS have been shooting
into the camp of the American guards
men nearly every night.
villa troops defeated large force
of Carranzistas near San Pedro. in
Coalhuila, according to reports re-
ceived at FL Paso. Tex, by the mill
tary authorities and by mining men.
Thirteen hundred Carranza soldiers
were captured in the battle. General
Santos, who was in command of the
Carranza troops. was killed.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Street Railway Values.

The preliminary assessment of the
street railways and iuterurban of the
state was fixed by the state commits
sion at S71.346,0O0. an increase Of
about 100000 over hast years final
assessment The final value of the
electric lines of the state last year was
$50. 6SS. 600
The largest boost in valuation was
given 10 the Wisconsin Minnesota Light
and Pow"r company which is valued
at 100000. us compared to valu.
alton last year Of S4,S50010.
The largest single valuation is fixed
to the properties of the Milwaukee
Electric Railway and Light company.
which is assessed at So. 10000.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06

The largest inheritance tax ever
fixed when the tax commission an
nounced that the state had assessed
the estate of James Hobart Moore, the
Chicago financier, S364,3j0. The estate
of Mr.. Moore is valued by the com
mission ut $t2 10000 If the Moore
estate pays this tax within the year
1t is entitled to a 3 per cent discount.
which would make the net amount due
the state $344 133. Moore lived at
Lake Geneva, Walw0rth county.
OF this amount collected the state
gets 92la per cent, or S320173 and
Walworth county the remainder, 3d.
800. The state money goes into the
general fund.
The Moore estate, with the excep-
tton of about $l2j.OO0 In real estate,
consists of personal property mostly
stocks and bonds. All of this prop
erty is taxable in Wisconsin, with the
exception of railroad stock, which Is
taxable in the stute wherein the rail-
road Is Incorporated
The next largest inheritance tax
ever paid in Wisconsin was that levied
on the estate Of james s. Kennedy,
New York. and amounting to 1880. 900.
The estate of Lord Strathcona paid
tax OF $4,000.
The work of valuing the estate and
leyying the tax was done by John
Harrington, special attorney of the
tax commission. who has charge of
this work.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Bank Insures Employees.

Aenosha-The directors of the First
National bank made a substantial pres
ent to all employees of the bank who
had been in the employ of the institu-
ton for more than six months in the
way OF life insurance policies. Every
employe regardless of years or term Of
service has been insured for q, 900 and
the annual premium on this insurance
policy will be a Christmas gift from
the bank from year TO year. The bank
distributed twenty-fcur policies.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06

Three coaches filed with I,as~a.,...--
were hurled over a 30-foot efnhaos
ment- at Sidnaw. Mich, when tie :,
Paul railroads Copper Country aeer
was ditched by broken rail. Twep,r
were injured.
The appeal of John D. Shnon g,
perintendent of Chicago scho.s>. 10 tba
war department to assigc Caut. ,
Steever. United States army. tn a.,
cago schools, has been granted. Sac
rotary of War Baker gave his forn,.l
approval to the plan which pluces Can
tain Steever AT the head of an mill.
tary institutions there.
Two men were killed and three 9TH.
ers injured seriously at PenobScot Pa
when Jersey Central engine. running
light. and freight train collided.
More than $l.O00.OOO.O00 net incom.
from operations was made by the rail-.
roads of the country during the year
now closing. Statistics gathered bv
the interstate commerce commission ar
Washington complete for nine months
and made the basis for calculation for
the entire year. Indicate that the total
net income from operations will be
approximately 09S.O00.0O0
Mark r. Bacon of Wyandotte. a Re
publican, was declared elected con
gresham from the Second Michigan
district
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Train Kills [ tIrherpan

Observation-Disclosures Frederickson
so years old, superintendent for Brown
Bros. Lumber company here, was in.
stantly killed by a North Western
train. He was checking the lumber in
a pile alongside the railroad track and
stepped back to get a better view when
the train hit him.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
State Lard vslues GROWING.

The average sale price per acre Of
lands In - counties In the state In
1918 exceeded 800 according 10 the
annual report of the tax commiSSioIrS
This figure is reached by complla-
ton of the actual sale prices. Ten
years ago. In 1905. there was not a
county In the state whore per acre
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Northwestern Train Perlled.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. rumors of
another attempt TO wreck the fast
Northwestern train. No. Ill. Milwau-
kee to Ashland. proved to be without
foundation, although the switch ada
cent to the passenger station was
thrown and the train was carried onto
a siding for three blocks.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
sportsmen Seek Law eep.aI

Ashland-A petition asking the re-
peal Of the one buck law is being cir
culated among local sportsmen for sig
natures, preparatory to presentation
to the newly elected senator and as
semblyman from Ashland and Bay
field. The petition regards the law as
a most unsuccessful measure, one
which has failed utterly to accomplish
the purpose for which it was intended.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Former Neenah Pastor to Wed.

Neenah - Word has been received
here, announcing the engagement of
the Rev. ]. l.. Marquis. formerly pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church
in this city, now of Phoenix. Ariz., to
Miss Mary Hamilton. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. j. B. Hamilton, formerly of
this city, but now of Redlands, Cal
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Guard Vote Costs s64a-

Madison-It cost the state about 27
cents each to obtain the vote of the
militiamen on the border, according to
an estimate by the secretary of states
Office. The cost OF printing was
S30741, and the expenses of the mes
sengers who went to San Antonio to
oversee the casting of the ballots
brought the total up to $643.59.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-06
Accident Restores Use Of Leo.

Marinette-As the result of an acct
dent during which he was injured
when the auto truck which he was
driving collided with a telephone pole.
Arthur Turns recovered the use OF his
knee l0iIt which he had, for years,
been unable to move.