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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
EAGLES CONVENTION

The state convention of the Frater-
nal Order of Eagles held at Racine,
Wis, during the past week has been
one of the most satisfactory in the
history of the organization, much good
resulting therefrom. At the public
meeting Tuesday evening some of the
! most prominent Eagles throughout the
state, including Mayor Hoan of Mil
waukee and Mayor Theisen of Racine
were on the program for short talks
which were very much appreciated
by the audience.
Mayor Theisen turned over the key
| of the city to the Eagles which was
accepted in behalf of the order through
out the state of Wisconsin by State
President Charles w. Hathaway of
Beaver Dam.
One piece of legislation which stands
out more prominent than the rest, is
the adoption of a resolution whereby
the beneficiaries of all members of
the Fraternal Order of Eagles, who
die in the service of our country will
receive one thousand dollars, this
amount to be raised through an extra
assessment of 10 cents per capita.
Also that the dues of all members
who are in the service of our coun-
try shall be paid from the same fund.
At the last business session of the
convention held Thursday afternoon
the following were unanimously elect
ed to their respective offices: Eugene
L. Hastings, Milwaukee, State Presi-
dent, Roy A. Chellis, Wausau, State
Vice President Charles A. Dittman,
Lacrosse, State Secretary; Oscar
Lange, Asst. State Sec, Marshfield;
Charles w. Hathaway, Beaver Dam,
Chairman Trustees; George Schroed-
er, Merrill, Trustee; A. G. Koch, APP
pleton, Trustee
The officers of Chaplain, Conductor,
Inside Guard and Outside Guard will
be appointed by State President Hust-
ings from the members of Appleton
Aerie, No. 5S4, which city has secured
the convention for 1918.
The convention appropriated $1,000
for Liberty Bonds, $3.50 for Red Cross
and $3.50 for Army Y. NJ C. A. The
big parade keld Friday afternoon con-
sisting of the delegations from the
different cities throughout the state
was the largest ever seen in the city
of Racine, there being eleven bands
and great many floats. The Wausau
delegation received $3.50 in prizes, 500
on the drill team, which won second
place and $50 for the largest delega-
ton coming the longest distance.
The delegates report that the hos
pitality of the people of Racine is
second only to our own beautiful
city Of Wausau.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
EXPECT BIG EXHIBITION

War conditions will not interfere
with the plans of the Marathon County
Agricultural society to hold a record
breaking fair this year on August IS.
20. 80 and 81. ]. d. Christie has an
nounced that the society is anticipat-
ing large and successful exhibition
this year. and that extensive plans
are being made for the same.
Nothing should prevent the fair this
year from being a record breaker.
Farmers throughout the county have
an increased interest in production
this year, probably due in a great
share to the necessity throughout the
country for larger crops. Night fair
will be held as it was last year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
INDEPENDENCE DAY
WILL BE OBSERVED

There will be celebration of the
Fourth OF July in Wausau this year,
not on 4 very large scale, but there
will be due observance paid to the
| customs OF the day if the plans OF the
committee are carried out. These
plans provide for a big community
picnic to be held at the fair grounds.
The Marathon County Council of De-
Tense, some time ago, asked Mayor
Marquardt to appoint committee to
help the council arrange for a cele-
bration. The mayor appointed the fol-
flowing: w. r. Chellis, F. w. Gen
rich, Otto Mueller, Edward German
and r. E. Puchner
At recent meeting a number of
committee chairmen were appointed to
aid in carrying out the plans for the
celebration. R. H. Starkey, who was
chairman of the committee on games.
turned same over to Louis Leak, oil
account of his going to the Waupaca
lakes. Games, contests, stunts of all
kinds, ETC., are being fixed up by this
committee. Prizes are to be given
away. The committee on races is in
charge of T. o. Kellogg. Motorcycle
races, auto races, foot races and others
are being rounded out. Mr.. Kellogg
is being assisted by Val Tingle, Tony
Fehl and Walter Kroening. Otto F.
Mueller was named as chairman of the
music committee. There will be two
bands, Cones and Columbia, on the
grounds during the day and evening.
This committee will also endeavor to
have some other music for the day.
F. E. Bump will have charge of the
program of speeches for the day. The
committee on fire works, which was
in charge of L. H. Cook, has decided
to abandon that part of the celebra-
ton. Roy Chellis is mead of the con-
cessions committee; C. E., Parker is
chairman of the finance committe. The
publicity committee is headed by S.
Winkelman.
While there will be eating stands,
it has been suggested that those who
wish may bring their baskets of lunch,
and with their friends, have a basket
picnic.
Literature is being sent cut all
around the surrounding country, and
a very large crowd is looked forward
to. Even though it is not to be a great
big blow out, let us all show the true
American spirit by turning out.
Strange as it may seem the, cities of
this nation are straining themselves
this year, as never before, to pre-
pare for celebration, but of an en-
tirely different character. Passing
from the time-honored custom of din
and noise to the solemn obligation that
now confronts us, we are availing
ourselves of the opportunity to teach
in fervent way the solemn advent of
the hour and to impress on the youth
of the nation the sterling qualities of
the true spirit.
A telegram was sent out to some
noted speakers last evening, but moth
ing definite has been learned.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
JOHN F. ROSS INJURED

Last Thursday John F. Ross was
at Camp No. of the Brooks & Ross
Lumber Co.. above Boulder Junction.
While riding on gasoline speeder. he
was thrown off and besides being
shaken up and bruised, his right leg
was bruised and cut. He was taken
to camp. Mrs. Ross Joined him as
soon as possible and brought him to
Wausau last evening. 1t was thought
perhaps his leg was broken, but an
X-ray showed infection of the bone
lining. He is now at home. and while
he is in much pain, it is hoped for an
early recOYerV
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
REV. FIR. J. J. BRENNAN WILL SOON
LEAVE WAUSAU

Rev. Father ]. ]. Brennan, who has
been in charge of st. James Catholic
church in this city for many years,
has been transferred to Ellsworth,
Wis, and will be succeeded here by
Rev. O'Toole. The many friends Of
Rev. Brennan in this city regret his
departure. During his stay here he
has built up a very large congrega-
ton, and one of the finest church
edifices in the City.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
. POST OFFICE NOTES

After July 1st the limit of indemnity
on C. o. d. parcels will be increased
from $50 to 500. The fees for this
service, will be 10 cents when the
amount to be collected does not ex-
coed $50, and 25 cents when it does
not exceed 500. Such parcels are
automatically insured against injury
or loss, without additional charge, for
their actual value.
The letter rate of postage to the
Dominican Republic has been reduced
to cents an ounce or fraction of an
ounce.
Letters unpaid or insutiiciently pre-
paid will be despatched to destina-
ton and postage collected at double
the rate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
RED CROSS WORK

Last evening a group of young la
dies met q: the work rooms in the
Y. M. c. A. to do Red Cross work. Ma
terials are furnished, and every work
er brings her own scissors. Those
who can get away to do this work
evenings better than in the afternoons
may do so. The work rooms are open
every afternoon with the exception of
Saturday. Many of our women are
found at the "Y' every day contrib
uting their services.
A Redd Cross branch was organized
at Mosinee yesterday afternoon, and
it is possible that other branches will
be formed in the county.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
SIR KNIGHTS AT STEVENS POINT

David Harlowe, Grand Commander
of Knights Templar of Wisconsin, Wis
tied Crusade Commandery No II,
Stevens Point, last Thursday evening.
and the Sir Knights of Wausau were
invited to be present. The following
went down in automobiles. Fred w.
Burt. commander; George H. Halder,
l.. H. Cook, l. C. Painter, Fred W.
Genrich, NJ. H. Duncan, DR.. Joseph
Smith, Otto Mueller, Walter A. Evers,
Albert H. Halder, A. M. Peterson,
Bert Schwanberg, Donald Ploss, F. p.
Stone, ]. n. Manson, Joseph X. Komers
and Oscar A. Weinberg.
All report splendid time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
NOTICE

After July LIST BARRIERS of Wausau
will charge So cents for hair cut.
Shops Will be closed on July 4th, but
will be open until IL O'Clock the night
of July 3. BARRIERS ASSN.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

Walter Grueneberg, SIG North Sec
ond avenue, has scarlet fever. Der
nice Sternberg. SIS South Second ave-
nue., is i'll with scarlet fever.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST

For the week beginning June 24tt:
The weather will be unsettled with
frequent showers and the tempera-
ture will average low for the week.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26

Ties, collars, cuffs, in abundance.
new, novel and best materials and
proper prices, are always to be found
at Seim Brothers emporium OF fash
ion. adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
This Is Yerksa's Top

of Colds Fannie No. 22362, of the
Guernsey breed. Her semi-offiCial
record was l9,794.9 lbs. of milk and
9SI.53 lbs. of butter fat.
Cows like this one will produce
large milk and cream checks. They
are not boarders but producers. Get
and your boys and girls will not want
to go to the city.
The First National Bank is very
much interested i'm you and your
farm. We are always ready to help
the worthy farmer. Come i'm and get
acquainted with US.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-06-26
DEATHS

Frederick K. Pratt of the town of
Flieth died last Tuesday after an ILL
ness of one week. Funeral services
were held Friday afternoon at the
Bethlehem church in that town, Rev.
George c. Schroedel of this city offici-
ating. Mrs. Pratt was born in Ger
many sixty-seven years ago. She was
married in 1871, and in 1883 the fam
lily came to this country. She had
been resident of the town OF Flieth
for the past ten years. Surviving are
her widower and three children, Will
liam and August Pratt of this city, and
Mrs. Gust Dahm of the town of Flieth.
Mrs. Elizabeth Herriges of the viii
lage. of Mosinee died Friday evening
at ST. Mary's hospital in this city.
The deceased was fifty-five years of
age. She leaves her widower and
seven children, Mrs. Charles Peter
son and Mrs. John Holy of Racine,
Mrs. Carrie Haffner and Mrs. Harry
Johnson of Chicago, and Edwin, Dan
iel and Arnold Herriges of Mosinee.
Funeral services were conducted at
st. Paul's Catholic church at Mosinee,
yesterday morning, Rev. FIR. J. J..
Rolbiecsxi officiating.
before Wilbrod LaCerte: son of Mr.
and Mrs. w. l. LaCerte, died Sunday
Scarlet fever and complications were
given as the cause of his death. The
child was three and one-half years
old. A private funeral was held this
morning, Rev. Father ]. ]. Brennan
conducting the services at the home.
Mrs. ]. X. Fisher of Chicago, mother
of Mrs. LaCerte, arrived last evening
to attend the funeral.
Miles, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Yves
ley Trantow, 100 Weston avenue, died
this morning. The child was born
July p, 1916, and was eleven months
and four days of age. The funeral
will be held at the home Thursday af-
ternoon and Rev. Richard Evans will
be in charge. Burial will be. made in
Pine Grove cemetery. Surviving are
his parents and one brother, Lyle.
Henry Fierek, the three years old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fierek,
Of the town of Ringle, died Wednes-
day. Funeral services were held Sat
urday at St. Florian's church, in Hat
ley. Rev. Father Karcz officiating.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
BOYS HAVE FORMED
 PATRIOTIC SERVICE LEAGUE
Clinton Jenes Elected President for the
 Coming Three Months.

A patriotic service league was formed at he Y. M. c. A. Friday ev- ening at a meeting of the boys who periodically pledged themselves to earn and give S10 each to the Red Triangle war work for the soldiers.
 Lieutenant Ronald NJ. Kimban gave a very interesting talk on his experi- ences while at Plattsburg. He told of the hard work and of the many pleas ureS-
 Dr. Frank s. Bunnell of the N. F. A. gave a very instructive talk on What Are We Up Against In This War -..-..
 Those listening realized as never be- fore the xsricasness of the times.
 Charles Tirrell- and Clinton Jones gave short talks on what we can do to help win the war
 It was decided to form a Patriotic Service League which would meet once a month.
 The following were elected officers for he coming three months.
 President. Clinton Jones; secretary, Charles Tirrell; treas urer, Carl Klcss.
 The above officers with Clifford Oat and Arthur Norton make up the ex- ecutive committee wllich will arrange for further meetings.
 Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

Robert s. Moore of willimantic; mu- sic by Liberty chorus. Colunbia-At Yeoman's hall; chairman, William C.. Robinson; speakers, Rev. Vernon w. Cooke of Willimantic and another to be arranged; music by Liberty chor- us and a band. North Coventry-At North Coventry town hall; chairman, Dr. W. L. Higgins; speakers, President FIaveI s. Luther of Trinity college and Charles D. Hine of Hartford; music by Liberty chorus. Tolland--At Holland town hall, chairman, Edward E. Full Ter; speakers, Rev. Charles E. Hessel- grave of South Manchester and Colonel Charles w. Burpee of Hartford: music by Liberty chorus. South Willington- At the Memorial church; chairman, Colonel William Henry Hall: speakers. Rev. Percy F. Thomas of Rockville and another to be arranged; music by Liberty chorus.
 Thursday, December e.-Ellington-- At Ellington town hall; chairman, A. of Rockville and another to be ar ranged; music by Liberty chorus. He bron-At Hebron town hall; speakers, Charles Warner of Rockville, Frank H. Anderson of Manchester and E. [. G. Hohenthal of South Manchester; Street-At Piedmont. hall; chairman, E. S. Fuller: speakers, Harrison B. Free man of Hartford and another to be arr ranged; music by Liberty chorus.
 Friday, December 1-South Coven- try-At South Coventry town hall :; chairman. Dr. w. l.. Higgins speakers, Rev. William c. Norris of Willfmantic and Robert P. Butler of Hartford: nu- sic by Liberty chorus. Stafford Hollow At Memorial hall, chairman. M. D. OsConne1l; speakers. Clinton T. King of Hartford and another to be arrang-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
EXCHANGE SMALL COINS
 FOR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES
And Help Relieve Existing Shortage
 Says Postmaster Murphy.

As there is a scarcity Of small coins in circulation at the present time, it would be of value to the children and others who have them stored in toy banks and other receptacles earning nothing to open up and exchange them for either savings certificates or thrift stamps, said Postma ster J. P. Murphy on Friday.
 The regulations of the postal laws provide that each purchaser of war savings certificates shall be furnished without cost U. s. war-savings cer- tificate, to which such certificate st amps shall be fixed. The certificate is not transferable and has no value unless one or more war savings cer- tificate stamps is affixed thereto. The nameA and address of the owner shall be placed on each war savings certi- ficate byt the postmaster at the time it is issued.
 War savings certificate stamps shall be sold at the prices and under the terms and condition shown on the war savings certificate, i. e.. during December, 1917, and January, 1918. the price shall be s4.12 each and shah be increased one cent each month there after during the calendar year 1918.
 War savings certificates may be reg
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
REDUCE REQUESTS FpR
 NEW PAPER MONEY
Local Banks Asked te co-operate il
 \ Conservation Elan.

II
 Local member banks M the Boston federal reserve district are in receipt of a circular letter from Alfred l.. Aiken, governor of the Boston federal reserve district. asking fhem to reduce as far as possible reouests for abso- age of the paper supply in the United States. The letter Is as follows:
 Boston, Mass, Nov. 23, 1917. To Member Banks, Boston Federal Re
 serve District: N
 Dear Sirs: In the interests of con servation, the .attesfiops of member banks is called to the very great waste of paper and labor iHvplved in / the present practice in regard to new cur rency. The federal resWye banks and all the large city banlts that are in the habit of shipping currency to their correspondents are wen Applied with currency that is practically new and entirely fit for cireulatpn but that ip many cases is not accsptabie because it is not absolutely n&W as it comes from the bureau of Uengraving and printing Part of the demand for this Using value of it's use bS various mer- cantile houses. The supply of paper throughout the United States is very short.with constantly a adYIncing prices. and it would be in the Interests of all concerned if. s part ofsthe conserva- tion campaign that is bling carried cS, in all lines, requests for absolutely new money should be reductd as far as it is practicable. The 0-operation of merchants can undotfbtldly be obtain ed at the request of the banks, and your attention is resrhctfuliy called to it, and your co-.optration is re-
 Respectfully.
 ALFRED T., AIKEN.
 s-,x,,. Governor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
NEARLY COMPLETE PLANS
 FOR HOLLAND COUNTY
Programme Calls For Fffteen Rallies
 During Week of December 4th.

Nearly completed plans for the Tol- land County series of statewide war rallies during the week of December 4th have been made by the speakers bureau attached to the publicity of the Connecticut State Council of De- fense. The programme calls for fifteen rallies in that county during the week.
 The programme as 50 far arranged, for Holland county, follows:
 Tuesday, December 4 Bolton-At the Bolton Center hall; chairman, J. White Summer; speakers. Harry M. Burke of South Manchester and an other to be arranged; music by Liber- ty chorus. Somersville-At Homer's hall: chairmen, E. s. Fuller and Ralph D. Keeney; speakers, Robert F. But Ter of Hartford and another to be ar ranged for; music by Liberty chorus. Storrs-At the Storrs College Armory; chairmen. Frederick O. Vinton alsd President c. l.. Beach of the Connec- tfcut Agricultural College; speakers. Rev. Vernon W. Cooke of Willimantic, and another to be arranged; music by Liberty chorus.
 Wednesday, December 5-Andover- At the Andover town hall; chairman Horace J. Backus; speakers, Attorney General George E. HinnaS and Rev.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

R. Burnham in 1883 and up to the time of her husbands death they had made their home in this city. Since his death about two years ago, she had made her home with her son, Rufus B. Burnham in Detroit, Mich, going with him two months ago to Brooklyn.
 Mrs. Burnham was a member of Broadway Congregational church, a member of Faith Trumbull chapter. D. A. R., and of the Connecticut Society of Mayflower Descendants. Surviving are one son, Rufus B. Burnham, and a sister, Mrs. c. A. House of Gardiner, Me.
 The body will ben brought to Nor wich for interment in the faniy lot in Yantic memetery-y
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
BARN AND CONTENTS DESTROYED
Seven Cows and Three Pigs Burned to Death at Stoddards W4,arf-Flames Discovered at 43o Friday Morning But Structure Was Doomed '5ei VT

seen by the watchmant at Allyn's Point but he could not place the exact
 By the time the names had been discovered they had gained such headway that the stfucture was doomed Little or nothing could be done towards saving thu barn as there is no fire, -protectiotr in that neighborhood. Ths barn, which was built about seven yeafs ago was one of the largest in the Vicinity of Stod- dard's wharf. The loSs is partially
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

The large barn at stoddsrd's Wharf owned by B. F. Crandall, was totally destroyed by fire of unknown origin about 430 o'clock Friday morning. Seven cows and three pigs were burn to death in the flames and large uuar.tfty of hay and cornstalks stored in the barn was destroyed. together with farm tools and machinery.
 About 4:30 o'clock Friday morning reighbors saw the blaze and tried to notify Mir. Crandan by telephone. but could not get him on the wire for some minutes. The fire was also
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
xEns SOCIETY Hohps
 ITS REGULAR MEETING

Duets and Reading WFs Features of
 the Social -Hsur.
 The regular meeting of the xens society was held Frfaay evening. A short business meetihk was held, fol- lowed by a general eSod time ss':-' A programme of n1haic and readings was given and greatl% enjoyed.
 Opening with singifN of many of the old fashioned favffite songs, the programme included duets by Mrs Frank Waters and IStephen H. Peck ham. and readings Ny Mrs. John O. A social hour was held at the close
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Plannino Missionarv Rally,

The ladies of Trinity Methodist church are planning big foreign mis- sionary standard bearer rally for the entire eastern portion of. the Norwich district. to be held Tuesday, Dec. 11tf, both afternoon and evening. Miss Nenia Wanzer. the stas1dard bearer speaker. The young ladies oS the church are rehearsing for a pa ageant entitled The Torch Bearers which is to be part of the evening program. Miss Wanzer. wSo has a very ssweet voice. will sing in Chinese and Eng fish. Further details will be an- nounced later.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
BITUARY
Mrs. Waterman R. Burnham

Ella A. Bradford wife of the late Waterman R. Burnham, and former resident of this city, died in Brooklyn, N. Y., Friday morning, nephritis being the primary cause of death, although Mrs. Burnham had been in failing heilth since August, 1915.
 Mrs Burnham was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E.. B. Bradford and was. born in Newport. R. l., March g. 1S46. She married the late Waterman
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
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ed; music by Liberty chorus.
 Saturday, December S-Union-At Union town haI1; chairman, H. R Howard; speakers, Judge William H Heald of Stafford Springs and Execu l. tive Secretary John Buckley of Union: music by Liberty chorus.
 Sunday, December g - Stafford Springs-At Theatre Comique; chair man, M. g. O'ConneIl; speakers, Chas Phelps of Rockville and another to be arranged, z
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

District boards have been requested by Governor Marcus H. HoIcon1b, to forward to the adjutant general inn mediately all names which have been reported to the boards by local boards of registration. of men who have been called for physical examina tions and did not appear
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
SONS OF VETERANS.

The regular meeting of Sedgwick camp. No. 4, S-<of -y-, Waa held in Buckingham Memorial, Monday even ing with a large number in attend- ance. The regular routine of busi- ness was transacted and the reports of the officers read and accepted The camp is planning for a campfire to be held some time in December. At the campfire many prominent speakers are scheduled to address the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
oWI. a.
Norwich

The regular meeting of Norwich Nest of Owls was held Tuesday even ing in Owls hall, with large mum Der in attendance President Her man Bruckner was in the chair and routine business was transacted. Re- ports of the committee in charge of the anniversary reported and showed the celebration was a success. The local nest is planning for whist to be held in the near future.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
HfseaNlaNs.

Members of the state board of the Ancient Ordersof Hibernians will hold a special meeting in the A. o. H. club rooms. at 1S9 Orange street, New Ha- 4.
 Members of. the local orders who are members of the state board will be in attendance.