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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-26

The highway commissioner is here
by directed to 90 to Milwaukee and
drive said car to Eagle River, and
Be it further resolved that the
chairman and county clerk be and is
hereby directed to issue county
order payable to Austin Bent, agent,
for the sum of eight hundred and
ninety-fve ($S95.00) dollars and the
county treasurer is directed to take
up said county order and issue his
check for said amount to said Austin
Bent and when this is done to deliver
the said check to the highway COM
missioner to be held by said highway
commissioner until the above descri5-
ed automobile is delivered into his
possession, when he, the said high
way commissioner, is to deliver the
said check to said Austin Bett in pay
ment of the car, less the freight and
less the cost of change of tires which
is to be made and for which freight
and added cost of tires said Austin
Bent shall present to this board claim,
which claim when audited by the
board shall be paid as other claims
against Villas county.
Dated this 9Th day of September,
1917.
Chas. A. Bent, Supervisor.
On motion resolution No. was
adopted, all members voting aye.
The chairman, Chas. H. Kamke, de-
clared the meeting informal for a
meeting of the County Council of De-
tense.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-26
An Ordinance

Detaching from the town of Flam-
beau, in the county of Villas, state of
Wisconsin, certain territory and at
taching the same to the town of
Presque Iele in said county and state.
The county board of supervisors of
the county of Villas, in the state of
Wisconsin, do ordain as follows:
Section l.. That the following de-
scribed territory, being part of the
town of Flambeau in Villas county,
Wisconsin, towit: The south one
half (s4) of township nun Der forty
three (43) north of range number
five co. east of the 4th principal mer.
idian, is hereby detached from the
town OF Flam beau, and attached to
and made part of the town of
Pressure Isle;
Section 2. That the town board of
the town of Presque Isle and the
town board CT the town of Flam beau
shall meet in joint session in the town
hall of the town of Flambeau on the
sixteenth day of April, A. ID. 1918, at
ten o clock in the forenoon of said
day, and shall determine what portion
of the Indebtedness of the town of
Flam beau, legally incurred, when this
ordinance shall go into effect, shall be
chargeable to the territory detached
from the town of Flambeau and at
tached to the town of Pressure Isle;
and what portion or part of the cred
It's of the town of Fiambeau, owned
and held by the town of Flambeau
when this ordinance shall 90 into
effect, shall be credited to the terri
tory hereby detached from the town
of Fiam beau and attached tothe town
of Presque Isle;
Section 3. The county clerk shall.
Immediately after the passage OF this
ordinance cause plat and record
thereof to be made specifying the
names and boundaries of the towns
affected by this ordinance and as
changed thereby, which plat and rec
ord shall be kept in the office of such
clerk as provided by law;
Section 4. The county clerk shall
immediately cause this ordinance to
be published In one or more news
papers published in this county; and
such clerk shall procure and distri-
butte copies of such papers to the sew
eral town clerks who shall file the
same in their respective offices. The
county clerk shall also send to the
secretary of state certified copy OF
this ordinances;
Section 5. The ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after the first day of April, next after
it's passage and publication.
Introduced and passed this 9Th day
of September, 1917.
Signed, Alfred Hong, Co. Clerk.
Countersigned: Chas. H, Kamke,
Chm Co. BID. of Supervisors.
On motion duly made and seconded
ordinance No. was adopted by the
following vote on roll call by towns:
Supervisors Powell, Rath, Christian
sen, Backstrom, Bent and Sanborn
>"aye.n Supervisors Hedeen, Carter,
Selves and Oliver, ''nay." Supervis-
or Kamke not voting; Ayes 6, Nays 4.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-26

The board met at 1870 P. m, and
was called to order by the chairman
all members present.
Resolution No. 4.
Whereas Villas county holds large
mum Der of tax certificates which UNI
der the decision of the supreme court
of the state or Wisconsin, rendered
in the case of the State of Wisconsin
ex rel Walter G. Owen, plaintiff vs.
John S. Donald, secretary of state, de-
PENDANT, and Wausau Investment Co.
ct al petitioners, are illegal, and
Whereas Villas county has been car
ryine these illegal tax certificates
pending the decision in the above en-
titled action, and
Whereas the several towns in Villas
county, in which these lands against
which these illegal tax certificates are
outstanding, have under the proVls>
ions of Chapter 562 laws OF Wisconsin
for 1917 received from the state OF
Wisconsin monies to reimburse said
several towns for these illegal tax GER
titicates and are now in position to
take care of the same.
Now therefore be it resolved by the
county board of supervisors OF Villas
county that the county clerk and the
county treasurer are hereby directed
to check up all the tax certificates
held by Villas county and list o9y
towns those covering the lands IN
each town respectively and have the
same ready and present the same TO
this board. at the regular annual
meeting for action.
Dated this 5th day of September,
1917.
Chas. A. Backstrom, Sup'r
On motion resolution No. was
adopted. all members voting aye
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-26

Be it further resolved that the said
report of the said committee be at
tached hereto and made part of this
resolution.
Dated at Eagle River, Villas county,
Wisconsin. this 4th day of Septem Der,
A. ID. 1917
Chas. A. Bent, Supervisor.
On motion resolution No. l was
adopted, all members voting aye
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-26
Resolution No. 3.

Resolved by the county board of
supervisors of Villas county, in meet
ing duly assem- bled, that any debts
heretofore contracted or which may
be hereafter contracted by the Villas
County Council of Defense in carrying
on its duties shall be paid by Villas
county, and
Be it further resolved that the chair
man of this board and the county
clerk are hereby authorized and direc-
ted to issue county orders in payment
of such debts, not to exceed two hun
dred ten dollars ($210.00) upon pre-
sentation to the county clerk of claim
duly itemized and verified, as other
claims against Villas county are item
lied and verified, and when and upon
the express condition that such claim
or claims shall be approved by the
chairman of the county council OF de-
tense.
The county clerk is hereby directed
TO keep separate account in the counN
ty clerks records of any monies so
paid out and at each meeting of this
board the county clerk is to list all
such claims so paid and present such
lists together with such itemized,
verified and approved claims to this
board for audit.
Dated this 5th day of September,
1917. John r. Powell, Sup'r.
On motion resolution NO. 3 was
adopted, all members voting aye
On motion the board took a recess
until 1:30 P. m.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-26
Resolution No. 5.

Resolved by the county BOARD OF
supervisors OF Villas county that
Henry Rath, purchasing agent De
and he is hereby authorized ana
directed to purchase for the nst OF tne
highway commissioner a three passen-
GER Overland roadster, Modei oo-4 AZ
The price of eight hundred and ninety
five fsS95. oO) dollars and freight aa-
ded from the factory at Toledo ONO
70 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-26
Sept. 4th, 1917.

Pursuant to the foregoing request
and call for special meeting of the
county board of supervisors OF Villas
county, the county board met in
special session at the county clerk S
office in the court house in the village
Of Eagle River, on the 4th day of Sep
TENDER, 1917, at 3 o'clock p, m. and
was called to order by the chairman,
Chas. H. Kamke. All members pres
ent.
On motion the minutes of the prev
ious meeting were read and approved,
all members voting aye.
The fair grounds and poor farm
committee were called upon to make
their report. Bids, on file in the
county clerks office, were presented
and read On motion this matter
was laid over until the next meeting,
all members voting aye.
On motion the board took a recess
until a. m. Wednesday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-26
Sept. 9Th, 1917.

Sept. 9th, 1917.
The board met at a. M. and were
called to order by the chairman, Chas
II. Kamke. All members present.
Resolution No. l.
Whereas the Villas county state road
and bridge committee has prepared
and filed with this board q report on
the LAYING out and construction of a
county highway extending from the
village of Sayner in the town of Plum
Lake 10 the village of ConoVer in the
town of Conover and determining
and assessing the benefits and dam
ages to the several tracts and parcels
Of land through which said proposed
highway is to run, and
Whereas, said committee in said re-
port recommends that said highway
be laid out on The lines of said survey
as set forth in said committees re-
port.
Now therefore, be it resolved by
the board of supervisors Of Villas
unity Wisconsin, in meeting duly
assembled, that the report OF ssaid
county state road and bridge commit
lee aud the recommendations of said
committee as set forth in said report
be and the same is hereby approved
and adopted and the said highway be
and the same is hereby laid out; and
The determination by the said COM
committee of the benefits and dam
81 ha .a,-ar.,l Al and lalTPpiS
OF land through which said highway
runs be and the same are hereby APP
proved and adopted and he assess
Ment OF The benefits. in excess OF the
damages, as found and determined
and sci forth in said report be and
Tue same are hereby assessed as set
9Tih in said report.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-26

TN Chas II. Kamke, chairman of the
Town of Arbor Vitae; Peter Heeden,
chairman Of the town OF COnover;
Frank w. Carter, chairman of the
town of Eagle River; John r. Pow
eli chairman of the town Of Farming
ton: VIM. Selves, chairman OF the
town of Flam beau; Henry Rath, chair
man Of the town of Lincoln; G. M.
christensen, chairman of the town
# Phelps; John w. Oliver, chairman
of the town of Plum Lake; Chas. A.
BackstrOm, chairman of the town of
Pressure Isle; Chas. A. Bent, chairs
man of the town of State Line; Geo.
&. Sanborn, chairman of the town of
Washington: TO you, and each of
YOU, notice is hereby given, that pur-
suant to the above request for a spec
ial meeting of the county board of
supervisors, there will be a special
meeting held at the office of the coun-
~ clerk on Tuesday, the 4th day of
September, 1917, at 3, O'Clock p. m.
for the purpose of disposing OF unfin-
ished business, auditing claims, and
for any other business that may prop
erIv come before said board.
Dated this 23rd day of August, 1917.
Alfred Hong, County Clerk.
A copy of the above call was sent
to each memb Der of the board to his
proper pOstoffice address.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-05
THE MILITANT BRYAN.

AS A pAIAVERING PACIFIST our old friend and
"a more or less continuous candidate W. J. Bryan used
N sive MANY red booded citizens acute and deeSedca
main but those who SHE'D at and also SHE'D bricks at h'
peace at any price policy ready as the rest or more
40 to rejoice at his present bccoSe views on the conflict
Mr. BRYAN as has been stated urges that we igh'
like the devil" which is strong language for Presbyterian
Of high standing but no more than the occasion demands
Having seen that a million men didn't spring to arms IN
day. there being no arms in easy sprngng distance and
that il will take more than peace ship load OF pecans to
end hostties the erwhe peerless leader has discarded
the dove and the rabbit his chosen embems and lined
90 with the eagle the bulldog and other fighting fauna
noted for hanging until the victorious finish From now
on such oratory he produces will have
kick in il in the right direction.
Nor has the Bryan power lost all its iuuence even 81
il was at low ebb when he sidestepped the cabinet in
crisis The old guard who stood by him and fell with him
m sundry political Wateroos cannot fail TO be hearened
BY his vigorous policy Of giving the Huns both barrels and
ioth<r forms OF rapid fire until the devils double the
hser Is whipped to the justly celebrated rarze II may
have been characteristic Of Mr. Bryans oratory that he
sct more cheers than votes but his present line OF aE
Ii going prompt people to give sorehinS more thar
three cheers for the Red White and Blue to give in fact
whatever the nations needs demand, ungrudgngly an'
when II is most needed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-05
FIRST AID TO SANTA CLAUS.

IT IS DISTRESSING to know that in Tins land OF pros
perity and plenty there is still poverty that even m our
city there needy and that the neea greater
than year ago Yet it isn't remarkable when the soaring
cost OF living is included in the reckoning Inevitably
those OF meager earnings must find increasing difficulty IN
keeping ahead of the wolf Of poverty. That some OF them
should fail or only half succeed, seems certain
To them particularly if they have children, the Christ
mas prospect mean, only stretch OF deeper gloom; the
Of the sad tragedy OF the empty stocking the
tale of Santa Claus too busy to reach the homes OF the
lowy Or it will mean that something like IT, unless
those who live Easy street rally to the support OF
service so worthy and ont OF their store OF plenty give
something Tor che sake OF the dwees in dark places the
very poor who will know ChrsWas cheer unless 1t
comes from outside sources.
Christmas is in memory Of the natal day of Him who
said "Suffer little children to come unto me- and there
can be no fitting tribute to His honor and glory than
kindness to these little ones to satisfy the hope and reward
the faith which springs eternal in the childish breast To
wreck that faith and shattcr that hope heartlcs ruth
tcssness few would to pcrpetrac but your neglect
and seishness may become partner to the crime OF
making Christmas gloomy to those who need and best
deserve its merriment
For those who give the fullest JOY Of giving will be
found in giving to those who need it most little weli-
shuess and generosity will help to brighten your own
Christmas day than all the lavish gifts of kindly friends
To have made street uchn happy will gladden. your
heart and make clear the truth Of the ancient maxim
that it is better to give than to receive.
For those who wish to as first aid to Santa Claus
and lack the time and inclination for personal work along
this line The Times Santa Claus fund affords practica
opportunity to secure the best results for the money in
vested The Rev w H. B. Urch, who will have charge Of
expenditure of the fund and Supcrntend the distribution o
the gifts. has experience and kindly Christian spirit t'
guide him. and your gift is sure to go where it will do The
most good
In the interest of such cause people should need NJ
second urging although the chances they will get that
and likely several more At Christmas time at feast there
should be misery which money can alleviate, anc
experience has taught that the way get money to q
after IT, and keep after II,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-05

There isn't single good why the United States
shouldn't declare war against Austria Bulgaria and Tur
key and there several reasons why it should Any
pretense Of friendship neutrality toward Germanys
allies is futile and silly As Germany's aida they our
enemies hence exists why we shouldn't say SO
officially. Such declaration will simplify the handling
Of alien enemies enable the government keep eve
and restrict the privileges Of those who need watching and
will also hearten Italy 1t is also in accord with the gen
eral plan Of against autocracy and shows united
purpose with allies Urging such course and stand
ing out for until victory is features whicl
make the presidenls message great document
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-05
RIpplNdRHYNES
%2s@!etsM9fsss5yen7 Mfs5y
FOOD CONSERVATION.

7 M cutting out fat living, since folks
| have let me know that eating pies
is giving much comfort to the foe
| shy at ducks and geeSes, and eat
things | abhor, since told that fats and
grcaseS are needed in the war. My
aunt, who is a dandy is helping on the
cause; she isn't eating candy or ice
cream as she was; her diet will improve
her, as il will surely aid, all girls who
hoovc with Hoover and join the food
parade And ! am feeling finer than
! have felt for years; I've been an
ardent diner, consuming roasted steers,
I've cleaned the plate and platter with
gluttonous delight, and kept on getting
fatter until ! was sight But now I'm
eating sawdust and boiled excelsior, to
help, in manner modest, our country
win the war And | am feeling filter
than since was lad; all day ! sing
and twitter am so beastly glad. From
here to far Vancouver. the fat men
bear their load, and they should hoove
with Hoover since | have shown the
road. This fact will bear repeating in
this most crucial time; we're all too
fond Of eating when stuffing is a0rime
And so, in language moving, do be-
scech, my friends, that you will do your
hooying as Hoover Recommends.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-05
HEALTH IN THE CAMPS.

DEoPLE ARE BOUND TO BE worried over reports OF
sickness In the army camps and cantonments, but they
should investigate before becoming panic stricken or re-
peatine story which may be proGerman fabrication or
exaggeraton, purpcsely intended te7alarm.
Where large body Of men is assembled, and where
the mode Of life is complete change for many Of them
there Is bound to be sickness; few deaths There
would have been sickness and death among the
had there been no war. There might not have been
much and there might have been
On this point the last report of Surgeon General Gogas
for the last week In November easSurng This report
shows that there were only lS deaths among the 072
national guard and national army troops That is all
extremely low under any circumstances and splendid
showing In view Of the rapid selection OF camp sites con
sructon o eanonments and other rush orders made
essary by the war.
A. matter Of fact fewer dying from disease
in the camps than In any city in the country, and the vas
majority Of the in the army really improving the
physical condition by their manner Of life II you mus
discuss unpleasant topic at least make the true cond
tions clear. War is deadly enough still, but the truth il
that medical science has removed scourge of former
in largely eliminating the dang Of disease
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-05

the Germans the kindly good people u.ef,tsnd
bppsS %e Fe5nS bo %" ON n' Domad sH % LOOK '' '' " one night
Attacked Frankort,on- Main i
Attacked various industrial points in Lorraine
Anasssd Mtasssd Raspl Badsa Baden |
M The @ Germans G oG"s 5 d that som, Or M ,ss' s, p material I'd 'mpss
cases they point out sanatora hospitals struck
Even the French VIII not daIe the oe German statement says TO
By such baay the will to only be Strengthened the
What the official German statement say, The French
ge that such attacks Of military necessity They bbaous horrible
But they necessary way bloodmaddend
has used the arsP he has used the Uboat without regard the
attacked hospitals set fire to m gosted the Staying the burning the
mes Without nunbe destroying homes maans buildings ansns wpe
death disaster Tor no military purpose but for the purpose OF satisfying his lust
He has dropped bombs on London fire to bombed hospitals churches
o ' ae s , s OF a
sn as @ % IN fos1s ] & %'T% % b freight & % s has
men women and children
dose Ao % 5 ' ] Hs be e feS ~Sa hS 's' s Ra ' ] T6'R 5 s % s
The attacks the armn made on tie hospitals back Of the Verd
front @ were anon" the % most savage acts in al The history % a of wa Shg
the brought realization their No argument pre-
upon anyone wishes to influence The extent Of the force he employs i,
a or @ in eo3rmns German % p% The GemS e % ali t the o
o 9 be ns ] Sm % GIT % World That Ts t"s % & G%'1 s1s Gee; % d going
nns the world Of Gmas power and general superiority is necessary
that course the fault Of those who have had enough
instead a6,tsoo Of %Sa'ns S G..,o.a Gman' gog wh n;,
Anything against Germany $ wrong
That's all When you have that you have whole philosophy
No s but that ioree appeals to 6e German people No appre
the ire treatment @ they their cminag M have % inflicted others
raids that he, patience and their hope in the sanity and dn the Ger
kind may terrible
start o o t" % aTs % likely oSS German naS x s'ts % s "''" they
get The % sS'%1", S 'is % ai ' sis way @ should
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-05

cept a dead-head pass to show. But
he died. He was too good for this
world.
We know husband who prdeS him
self on his thoughtfulness and geDer-
osity because he brings his wife box
OF candy once a week and then sits
down and eats four-fifths Of II him
self. And there are lot OF husbands
just like him.
Some men are so good and pure that
they get lot Of pleasure out of not
having any fun in life.
Some men are so sure that women are
changeablc that they are always ex-
changing an ofd wife for a new one.
Before marriage he is the light OF her
life But after marriage he goes out
too often.
A man may have an Impcdment in
his speech But that doesn't prevent
him from saying a good word for him-
self.
Some men obtain obscurity by be-
coming hcrmlts and living in caves
And Others get the same results by mar
rylng famous women.
Any colored man would rather have
a chickens foot than a rabbits foot
if the rest of the chicken is attached
to the foot
There are some Jobs that even the
devil is ashamed to do. So he turns
them over to hypocrite and they are
always accomplished,
The most futile thing in the world
is trying to dictate to a woman-un.
less she happens to be your Stenog
rapher.
After all, the man who is disap
pointed in love is lucky, because i
he hadn't been he would only he dis
appointed in marriage
Many a man who tries the straigh
and narrow path comes back and re
ports that it is covered with banani
| neelS
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-05
POTASH.

over at Miami the miners uncoYering lot Of zinc
which establishes that field the richest earth.
Also they're finding potash which is being held in more
or less contempt this time But we're going to the
day that we will want potash quite much as we need
zinc.
few days ago man in Nebraska sold his farm
but withheld of the land that contained lake
The lake is being developed potash "gushcr" The
small body of water is said to be worth $00OOOO So it
seems that we'd better do sneerins about potash.
Oklahoma is not known potash state. II our geoo-
gists will make some public reports about this mineral,
possibly we may be able develop many deposits Of
potash The world wants more and is crying for it. Ex
porers should get work in the depths OF state and
see If they can add to our internal wealth.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-05
Justifiable Homicide.

"Why did you beat this poor man into
a pulp and continue to mangle the re-
mains even after you knew he was
dcad1" asked the prosecutor.
We'll, it was this way, Your Honor,
explained the prisoner This fellow
asks me what do for a living, And !
tell him that run an elevator in a de
partment store, and he asks me il |
believe in the influence of hcredity. And
then he asks me il | am not afraid that
my children will grow up to be shop
liiters."