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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-11-01
Lyceum Course for This
Season Fully Outlined.
An INSPIRATION IN war time
Entertainment of the Lyceum
Platform Has Vital Place in
Keeping Up the Spirit
of Our People.

The local auspices of the Lyceum
secured some splendid talent which
will be offered to our people at popular
prices.
More and more as the days go by,
the Importance of the Chautauqua and
Lyceum in times of war becomes ap-
parent. 1t is not only question Of
the great service which these institu-
tons render in connection with the
work of the Red Cross, the Liberty
loan, the Smileage campaign for the
entertaining Of our soldiers, and the
creation of public opinion as part of
our national defense, but many people
are also coming to an appreciation Of
the fact that it is important that our
people at home keep in good spirits in
so far as possible if they are to do
their best work and accomplish the
great tasks of this hour.
The entertainment and especially
the inspiration for which the Lyceum
and Chautauqua platform is noted,
have a most vital place in keeping up
the spirits of our people. It is a mis-
take to think that our best work can
be accomplished amid gloom. Indeed,
gloom should be dispelled just as much
as possible. Our soldier boys at the
front go at their gigantic tasks with
smile. We should go about our tasks
In the same way.
The attractions on this seasons
Lyceum course here may be briefly de-
scribed as follows:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-11-01
.S1OO DOWN

No payment for years, buys choice
100 acres of hardwood land on road 4
miles from town. Land nearly all
open and seeded to tame grass Prac-
tically free from stumps. Five acres
broke. Good hay barn in field. Five
acres timber for building purposes.
Pay for the land after it pays you.
few good COWS and 10 acres of potatoes
will do it in short time. You will be
interested in our opportunity plan
HILL & SERGENT.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-11-01
LOCAL : PERSONAL

Mrs. Harry Baxter is down with
influenza.
Identification lockets at Shumway,
the jewelers.. 1t
Everything for the Ford-Fults
Auto Company, Ladysmith.
Mrs. G. 0. Worden returned to
Minneapolis Tuesday morning.
John Deere, GAINESVILLE and Lacrosse
II inch walking plows. Right prices.
Nate Hand.
Father keenan, has been on the sick
list this week but is much better at
this writing.
J. A. Marcott, of the Georgas Store
Co. Hawkins. was a business visitor
in the city Monday.
You never received so much for so
little in your life. Buy tickets for
Entertainment Course
If you wish to sell your farm or city
property quickly see f. M. Doyle Com
pany over the postoffice.
Girl wanted to work in restaurant.
Girl over Is preferred. Call or write
Kings Cafe, Ladysmith.
Start savings account. 4 per cent
interest STATE BANK OF LADY
SMITH, 1.-THE Peoples Bank
Money to loan to farmers. Lowest
rates and prompt service. F. M.
Doyle Co. Over the p0stOffice.
Cream separators, some second hand
and some new ones cheap in order to
make room. Ladysmith Implement Co.
Mrs r. H. Foster of Washburn,
who has been visiting at the home of
Mr. Fosters people, left Tuesday for
her home.
Ed Baker and son, Lawrence, re-
turned Tuesday night from Mime
apolis, where Mr. Baker disposed of
his Ford car.
new repair track has been put in
southwest of the depot, just beyond
and connecting at both ends with the
transfer track.
Mrs. Kate Zelinski and two chill
dren, of Menasha, are visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Portman.
Any person owing an account to r.
j. Sands will be granting his estate a
great favor if they will call and settle
at once.-S. L. CHECKER. 2t
Attention Farmers! Farm insur-
ance rates have been reduced. See
our ad. on back page. F. M. Doyle
Company. Over the postOffice.
Mr.. and Mrs F. E. Duroe arrived
home Saturday night from Rolfe,
Iowa, where they had attended the
funeral of the latter's mother.
Farmers-See us for Farm Loans
and Farm Insurance. Lowest Rates.
Quick Service. MichaelsOn &
Hughes Company. Over State Bank.
Miss Pearl Kaufman, who has been
teaching at Williston, N. D., arrived
home Monday night to remain until
the influenza epidemic has been con-
quered.
Miss Celia lands, of Minneapolis,
arrived here Monday for a months
visit at the J. Kaufman home, Miss
Lands being niece of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kaufman.
E. Reichl came down from Iron
wood, Mich, arriving here Monday.
Mr.. Reichl is conducting a theater or
chestra in that city and will move his
family there.
If you want loan, call at our office
or write or telephone and we will call
ON you. Lowest rates. Quickest ser
vice. Michaelson & Hughes Company,
State Bank building.
rrDr TNYNTYn AHYNUy
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-11-01
LOCAL PERSONAL.
Today is Fire Prevention Day.

Today is Fire Prevention Day.
Ed Klawiter was down from Weyer-
haeuser Monday.
Complete line of service pins at
Shumway, the jewelers.. 1t
Mrs. James Ferguson is at the
hospital sick with influenza.
Oliver typewriter, nearly new, for
sale.-Shumway the Jeweler. 2t
No better working partner in the
dairy business can be found than the
Guernsey. 1t
w. j. Wright expects to move his
family onto his farm near hurry in
about a week.
Of course you are going to buy a
season ticket to the Entertainment
Course, 191S-1919
If you wish to sell your farm or city
property quickly see f. M. Doyle Com
pany over the postoffice.
Start a savings account. 4 per cent
interest STATE BANK OF LADY
SMITH, ."rhe Peoples Bank.
Money to loan to farmers. Lowest
rates and prompt service. F. M.
Doyle Co. Over the postoffice.
Betting and wood saw outfits. We
Ladysmith Implement Company.
Mrs. Jennie Scott who has been
nursing in the city, returned to her
home at Chippewa Falls Thursday.
Any person owing an account to r.
]. Sands will be granting his estate a
great favor if they will call and settle
ut once.-S. L. CHECKER. ct
Mrs. f. C. Schmidt returned home
Tuesday from a three-weeks' visit at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. A. e..
Foster, at Chippewa Falls.
Attention Farmers! Farm insur-
ance rates have been reduced. See
our adj on back page. f. M. Doyle
Company Over the postoffice.
Martin Gown returned home the
first of the week from KOkomo, Ind,
where he had spent the past two
months.
Mrs. J. G. Young went to Mime
apolis Tuesday to see her daughter.
Mrs. Emily Young, who is seriously i'll
with influenza.
Jacob Hoff came up last Friday
morning from Culver, Indiana, where
he is now located, to spend about ten
days here on business.
J. f. Browning, employed on the
News Budget for the past two months,
went to Barron Sunday morning and
is now employed there on the News.
Fire. Windstorm, Automobile Insur-
ance, prompt payment in case of loss.
MichaelsOn & Hughes Company, general
agents. Largest and best companies.
Mrs. Van Dusen and three children,
who live in the western part of the
city, are victims of influenza. They
have been very sick but are now i'm
proving.
Mrs. Anderson, of Almond, Wis,
arrived here Sunday for an extended
visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
r. w. Lane, and to help care for her
new grandson, Bobbie Lane.
In renewing his subscription to the
News Budget for another year, Mans
field Way, now of Marshfield, Ore,
sends best regards from the family to
their numerous Ladysmith friends.
Farmers-Insure i'm your Own Mu-
tual Company, or in the largest and
best Old Line Companies. The best in
Insurance i'm our policies. MichaelsOn
& Hughes Company, general agents,
Ladysmith.
Mrs. Effner Nelson and Mrs. John
Hampton accompanied Miss 1rma
Nelson to Hawkins Tuesday, where
the latter has accepted position as
stenographer with the Ellingson Lum-
Der Company.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-11-01
FIRE INSURANCE
F. M. DOYLE co.
Over the POstOMce

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lane came up
from Ladysmith last Saturday for a
few days visit They had just re
turned to their home in Ladysmith
Tuesday taking their son, frankie.
who had been staying with his grand
parents here, with them
Reporter.
Mrs. Will Schief, daughter, Mrs.
John Hibbard, and son, Glendon, who
were visiting at the Will Pagel home,
returned home to Medford Monday in
their car. Mls and Mrs. Ed Pagel
accompanied them to Medford. Mrs.
Schief is a sister of the Pagel
brothers.
John M. ITCHY, of Chippewa Falls,
arrived here last Friday and visited
at the home of his sister, Mrs. 2. j.
Leonhard until Tuesday, when he
went to Park Falls to visit his
brother, Mike. John expects to re-
turn to Ladysmith in couple OF
weeks and make his home here.
Writing to the News-Budget from
Somewhere in Iowa." Private Peter
Klopfenstein, Jr., of this city, who is a
member of Co. A., 23rd Machine Gun
Battalion, directs us to change the
address of his paper from Camp Ere
mont, Calf, to Am. d. T. (American
Expeditionary Force, via New York,
n. Y. This indicates that he is soon
| to be sent across the waters for ser
vice overseas. He wrote the letter on
| the train while enroute to New York
v
! FARMERS-There are no assess.
ments made by our Old Line, reliable
| insurance companies and you get abso
lutte protection. We give you lowest
rates and one year to pay. +. nj
J Doyle Company. Over the pOstOffice.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-11-01
FIRE INSURANCE
F. M. DOYLE co.
Over the POStOffice
Over the POstOMce

Carl J. Schmidt is now at Camp
Raritan, Metuchen, New Jersey, in the
4th Ordnance Supply Co., according to
letter received by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Schmidt, last Friday.
Mrs. Stella Covey left Saturday
night for her home at Milwaukee, at
| ter spending the past two months
visiting with her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs Nels Thompson, of this city,
and her mother, at Barron
| Mr.. and Mrs F. e. Angel and family
have moved here from Rice Lake, MI.
Angel having purchased the Clyde
Hebard home, just south Of the CITY,
Their daughter, Miss Lyndon Angel, is
| now employed in the State Bank.
Fred d. Bond, of WATERFOWL, S. d.,
| nephew of Mrs. William Rowley, of
this city, died at the Iowa University
Iowa City Oct %, having been in the
service since Oct. Is. The remains
were taken to WATERFOWL for burial
Miss Alice Smith, who has been
L Udk1IS tie SOuISc III uulSCS
at the Eitel hospital at Minneapolis,
and who was recently operated on
there for goiter, arrived here Wednes-
day and will visit at the Harry Spei-
/ del home while recovering from the
i effects of the operation.
4 You may not be permitted to fight
i in the trenches, but it is your patriotic
duty to help make our soldier boys
q feel that you are standing back OF
them Business must go on. Here is
where you can do your part, but first
take a course in the Mankato CONNER
cial College, Mankato. Mimi, Send
for our catalogue.
81 FARNIERS-When you insure in our
Old Line, reliable companies you are
taking no chances that your loss will
not be paid in full promptly Lowest
rates. No fees or assessments. f. M
Doyle Company. Over the p0stoffice.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08
W. N. u, DENVER, NO. 1o--1s1s.
SUPERIOR TO FATE's FRoWNs
Frenchman Who Lost Both Hands in
Warfare Has Supplied Deficiencies
by His Own Ingenuity.

An extraordinary case Is that of
Jean Ledrans, French mechanic,
now a country farmer. He has lost
both hands in the war. modified In
the artillery. He took part in numer-
GUS engagements, was once wounded,
and received the military cross of the
Legion of Honor for the capture of
German stronghold after he was pro-
NOTED to second lieutenant. Being an
expert grenadier. he was chosen to
train recruits in bombing. While CIV
ing instruction a grenade he held
burst, killed six men and wounded
Ledrans in five places. He lost his
right eye and both his hands were
blown off. Immediately after his re-
covery the peasant girl to whom he
had been engaged married him and he
settled on his father-ln-law's farm.
This brave son of France Is now able
to write, drive horse and cart, drive
a plow, hoe and dig the fields and har-
ness and unharness horse. All the
appliances which he uses on both
stumps of his forearms have been de-
vised by himself.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08

Il imagined I saw woman on the
deck last night, when I ventured out
to learn why the engine had stopped
No doubt 1t was an Illusion"
ut surely must have BEEN" his voice
evidencing surprise, '.for give you my
word there is not a woman on this
yacht What, to your mind, did the
creature look like?"
Nothing at all definite, mere out
line In the CLEAN of the stars. 1t may
have been an odd combination Of
shadow, but, at the time, felt con-
WINGED the vision was actually flesh
and blood"
Darlington laughed heartily.
Dismiss it, my boy" he said. his
hand gripping the brass rail. 1--WE
may indeed have ghost women on
board, but no flesh and blood ones.
Better Join us on deck, and let the sun
and wind clear your brain-perhaps
the champagne caused the mischief?''
Hardly" 1 answered, adopting his
mood, "as did not touch any. How
ever, will join you presently"
watched him disappear through the
companion. stirring my coffee noncha-
lantly enough. Yet was not satisfied ;
Darlington did not know, possessed no
suspicion; nevertheless 1 remained
convinced there was a woman on
board the Esmeralda.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08

However, no doubt, we shall discuss
some matters of business Importance
before our return. By the way, you
have some idle money. hear2"
"Not large sum at present, al
though 1t is true control some CAPT.
tai"
Darlington pushed back his chair
and arose to his feet.
"That is of no immediate impor-
tance," he said carelessly. But in my
judgment, we are not far away from
great opportunity In finance, when it
win pay well to be on the inside. It
may interest you to know that cop
per pool Is being organized"
II suspected as much; you have some
news7"
Exceedingly important news. Lis
ten, Hollis, this is strictly confidential
and worth your thinking it over. Only
two men on board know the truth.
There will be war in Europe-the big
gest war ever known in history-within
month. Do you realize what that
will mean, for instance, to copper"
IT can imagine, sir. But If we are
on the verge Of such sudden rise in
market value. why do you leave New
York for long voyage?
Darlington smiled, stroking his gray
mustache.
"a natural question, perhaps coming
from one not acquainted with my
methods" he answered good-humored-
ly. Because / prefer to be thought
out of 1t. Everybody on the street
is aware that am at sea. I thus
escape being interviewed, importuned
for information. I am unsupported Of
being where can manipulate the mar
ket. The Esmeralda is equipped with
a powerful wireless outfit, and we have
on board the most expert operator
to be procured in New York. 1 shall
be in direct communication with my
office every hour of the day and night.
Tomorrow, once safely beyond Point
Judith, shall explain my plan; mean
while, Hollis, think it over"
He turned toward the stairs, but
stopped him, more deeply interested in
something else than IN his rather vague
financial scheme. The girl on board
was 1t possible she could have any con-
nection with this affair?
"By the way" spoke with an as
sumption of carelessness, Mrs. Car
rington, understand, is at present in
Europe?"
Eyes. in Switzerland; have cabled
her that she had better return as far
as London at once"
you seem very confident as to the
truth of your advices."
Il am; know the men who have
reported to me-"
II see; and consequently there are
no women on board?"
"Women?" He made swift, express
sive gesture. Certainly not. 1 wrote
you to that effect, believe; at least
so instructed my secretary. This
voyage is primarily business affair.
Why should you ask that question.
Hollis7 You have met all my guests"
hesitated, yet determined to put
him fully to the test. Ir he knew. ei-
ther his face or manner would betrny
him. irrespective Of his words.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08

"Yes-Fosdick and Mccain. The
others are either bankers or brokers |;
fellows I meet every day or so In my
business, you know. You have never
done much in stocks?"
shook my head.
my business education was in an
entirely different school," said quiz
city, ignoring his lead. my father
never specialized"
II know his feelings on that subject"
and Darlington chuckled, as though at
pleasant memory. II never advocate
speculation myself, but have never
shown any Qualms Of conscience
against betting on a sure thing. Per-
haps we can discuss this later-before
cur voyage ends"
"This. then, is more Of business
than a pleasure trip, sir7"
He laughed, watching the smoke
rings rise lazlly In the air.
swell, hardly that, my boy. My hos
pitality Is not to be so strictly limited.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08

and flickered down through half
opened skylight above, yielding cheer
fulness to the scene. yet inviting to the
open air. would meet those with
whom I was destined to companion on
this voyage across summer seas.
No passengers were visible on the
deck, yet this mystery was soon ex-
planned as / stepped to one side and
glanced aft. The cabin projection was
not high, yet sufficiently so to break
the force of the headwind. and besides
was far enough advanced to give ample
deck space at the stern. Here an
awning had been erected, and beneath
its shelter were gathered the vessels
guests. / recognized but three In the
group - Darlington, red-faced and
white-haired, a cigar gripped In his
teeth, giving some instructions to the
steward; Fosdlck, tall. slim, thin
Tipped. lawyer well known to cor
porations who desired to keep just
within legal restrictions. sat at a table,
his hand lingering a half-flled glass
while he talked to the men opposite;
and McCann, fat, good-natured. born
to his fathers millions. who amused
himself by the pretense Of being g
broker, interrupting the game Of cards
In which he was engaged with three
others. to tell the latest story of the
street. Personally 1 cared little for
either of these men, yet had known
both, in a way, for some time. The
others, Judging from the outward ap-
pearances, had been recruited from
about the same class-buslness ac-
quaintances of Darlington no doubt. I
went forward, greeting those whom
knew, and being duly presented to the
others.
Whatever they might have been in
a business way, and for that / cared
absolutely nothing. they proved them
selves a most companionable bunch of
fellows to meet.
The memory of that first meal In the
snug after cabin of the Esmeralda re-
mains most pleasant recollection.
The cabin had been darkened, and the
soft light of swinging lamp cleaned
back from snowy damask and glitter
ing silver. The center was banked with
flowers, the service was perfection,
and the chef was evidently genius.
We fingered over the wine and cigars,
the conversation drifting where it
would.
believe I was among the first to
leave the table and return outside, and
as my inclination was to remain alone
and enjoy the calm Of the night, ven
tured forward along the deserted deck,
until found fancied security from OBJ
servation in the shadow of a small
boat. The others, as they emerged
later from the companion, outlined q
moment against the light, turned once
again aft, and resumed their old places.
Nothing occurred to break the mo-
notony, and finally, wearying of it all,
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

~ LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh Is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh
II is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is composed of some of the best tonics
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
Of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE Is what produces such won
derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free
y. ]. Cheney & Co.. Props, Toledo. o.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08

DR.. ]. P. Naylor, head of the ply
sizes department of De Paul univer-
sity, was walking down. slippery
sidewalk and, hitting particularly Icy
place, fell down.
III. NJ. Gorrell. Doctor MAYORS assist
ant, was following him. you are
somewhat of an architect, aren't you,
doctor?" asked Gorrell.
"How's that?" asked the professor.
you are making blue prints. In
dianapolis News.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08
CHAPTER II.


Before the evening meal had ended
the party still lingering in the coy
quarters below over their coffee and
cigars-the yacht once again got under
way, and steamed slowly eastward down
the Sound. It was already dusk when
we returned to the deck and resumed
card playing beneath the awning, cleo
trio lights sparkling overhead. l never
recall a softer, sweeter air. The men
behind me were again discussing the
war news, but their voices scarcely
reached my ears. Once leaned for
ward, observing the red and green
lights Of an approaching steamer, as
our siren spoke, but was altogether too
negligent to cross the deck and watch
the stranger pass by.
The fact was I could not Danish en-
tirely from mind the recollection of
that woman whom had seen in this
very spot the night before. I had ac-
tually seen her-it was no vision, no
dream. No doubt Darlington had faith
in what he said, and possessed no sus-
picion whatever of her presence on the
yacht. But she was here nevertheless
why, how, for what purpose, by
whose help I could not conjecture-but
that she actually existed and was hid
den somewhere aboard, had not the
mystery alone.
But how could I prove the vision
true7 how establish, at least to my
own satisfaction, her identity, and pur-
poser 1 thought 1t all over again and
again. If Darlington was unaware Of
her presence-and of this l really no
longer felt any doubt-then she must
have slipped aboard unseen, or, per-
chance, aided and abetted by one of the
crew. Somewhere below, where discov-
cry was not probable except through
accident, she was kept in hiding Yet
to accomplish this she would need as
sistance. She must have had aid in
getting aboard unseen; someone who
knew of vacant cabin, and who could
supply her with food. Only an off,
Ger could hope to do this without
arousing suspicion. Except for the en-
gineer, Gault. whom I had not seen,
but who was hardly in a situation to
render such service, there were three
who might be accomplices-the cap
tain. Turner, and the first and second
of1icers-Hatch and Seeley. dismissed
all thought of the first two almost In
stantly. Turner was an old sea-dog, a
former naval officer, unapproachable,
and an extremely strict disciplinarian !;
while Hatch was a tall, lank, slow
spoken individual, never guilty of the
slightest civillty to anyone. Neither
Of these would ever aid and abet a
woman under any conceivable circum-
stances.
OF the second officer. Seeley. 1 re-
membered Darlington had mentioned
the fact that he had been in his EN-.
ploy for over ten years. He was the
one most likely to listen to the plea OF
woman, and to be deceived by her;
and besides, as I suddenly recalled, 1t
was during his watch on the bridge
that the girl had ventured ON deck
seeking the fresh night air.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add / OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-03-08
Prosperity of Tokyo City.

The prosperity of Greater Tokyo
city is shown by the increased taxes
over last year; the average is 81 per
cent. In the eight tax-collection dis
tricts the total exceeds 100000 yen
(S49, 500,00Oj; the rates of increase
vary from 91a per cent in the Yotsuya
district to 80 per cent in the Ryogoku
and ~ per cent in the Yeitai districts,
where the officers and residences of the
narikin are located.-Argonaut