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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
One on the Census Taker.

The family was big one, and the
census taker had been obliged to make
IA long call in order to get the neces-
|sary data And he had to ask a great
many questions. Little Althea had
listened with burning indignation in
her breast for what she considered his
|unwarranted questions; but she kept
souiet until, just as he was vanishing
|out of the door, she could contain her.
self no longer, and she burst out With.
|"Say, what did you ask so many ques.
|tions for, you old cur-i-os-trich?"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
ITEMS FROM THE PILOT FILES.
F0RTY.FOUR YEARS AGO.

NEW LAW FIRM. Mr.. Henry Sibree
and Mr.. j. S. Anderson have formed
co-partnership for the practice of their
profession, under the firm name of
Sihree q Anderson. AS these gentle
mon are comparatively old practition-
ers in our courts, further comment is
unnecessary, except the fact that they
promise to give increased attention
and application to all legal business
entrusted TO their care. Office on Sth
between York and Commercial streets,
formerly occupied by Mr.. Sibree.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
Grumps' Opportunity.

Everything had gone wrong with
Grumps that morning. and as he
strobe gloomily down the suburban
road on his way to the station he was
simply aching for an outlet for his
temper. Good morning" cheerfully
called out the man from The Elms,
overtaking him, Good morning
good afternoon--good evening, Now
we've made day of it," snarled
Grumps. viciously.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
VOLUME LVlIII
LOCAL WAR NEWS.

The town of Franklin set the record
n the Red Cross Campaign by turning
n over $780,
kumors of the imminence OF the
departure of the local soldiers at Wa
10, Texas, for the Atlantic coast pre-
'aratory to departure for Europe were
vident]y premature. The latest in
ormation is that the boys will not
pull their tent stakes at the Texas
amp for another month at least.
The hard coal situation In Manito-
voc is by way of becoming acute.
,ome sizes of coal are not in the mar
ket and others are way short. The
pest obtainable data shows the city
200 tons short of the amount in store
t this time last year. The County
Tuel Administration has ordered deal
rs to sell no more than half ton to
me customer at time. Signed cards
Itating the amount the customer has
n hand may be required. The coal
Sealers will not sell to farmers most
whom can readily procure wood for
lel to tide over the emergency.
1t is reported that Capt. A. l.. Nash
slated for a commission as Major in
he artillery and that Lieut.. Charles
anderson will shortly be a captain.
Capt. Nash has been taking a six
keeks course of special training in
Nrtillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and
Iill visit home in a few days on his way
Jack to Camp Custer, Mich. where he
Fill assume command as major of the
Both field artillery.
A number OF Manitowoc county men
Fere among the last contingent of
ational army men sent from Camp
custer to join national guard units at
Waco, Texas.
The dozen or so of incandescent
Elobes strung across eighth and Wash
ngton streets every half block or so
we're not conspicuous until they were
urned off and then the resultant
bloom made them conspicuous. The
tate Fuel Administration has put the
eto on all ornamental illuminatson
Ind by wild stretch of the imagina
ion these were called ORNAMENTAL"
md turned off for the duration of the
var.
Letters have been received here
rom Lieutenant JUG from France.
lie is company commander and says
Ee is very busy. He gives lot of
lseful information for those who are
% follow.
The local exemption board yesterday
ssued subpoenas to twelve registrants
Who have not filed their quessionaires
Eithin days to apE ear and explain
heir derelction. If they do not ap
pear they are liable to summary ar
est and punishment. For the failure
% file they are subject to be put in
lass one for immedia te service.
Capt. Edward Schmidt, who was in
ommand of Company Fl when they
left here for Camp Macarthur, Texas,
Ind was later assigned to the pay de-
bartment, has been, given command OF
company |, l27th Infantry. Company
is made up largely of men from Mari
bette.
Lieutenant Newman Nash of Two
Rivers, who recently received his COM
mission at Ft. Sheridan, left Tuesday
ii last week for Hoboken, N. j., where
he was ordered to report and sail for
france with a large number of officers.
lie will specialize iu the handling OF
Machine guns and expects to be sent
pack after six months training and act
Is an instructor.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
Ills Apneal 10 Pana.

Little Webster had entered into an
agreement with his father whereby
he was to receive a penny every time
he came when called, providing he
covered the distance before his ia
ther counted to FIVE. One day he was
out on the lawn when called and did
not start until he heard three"
Running as hard as he could, he
shouted. Say three all the time. Say
three all the time, papa"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCE D.

The engagement has been announced
OF Miss Gesine Baensch, daughter of
Judge and Mrs. Emil Baensch, to Wal
ter Pitz, son If Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip
Pitz. Mr.. Pitz is a chemist in the
Agricultural College of the University
of Wisconsin,.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

CoURAGE.-Those saloon keepers in
this city, who were in fear OF being
closed up on account of keeping dis-
orderly houses, are taking courage
since the last meeting of the City
Board.
To say the least, that meeting was
disorderly; which will undoubtedly
quiet for time, that feeling OF su-
periority which usually incities, the
pot to call the kettle black.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
For the Hanging Basket.

A little invention that can be cas-
lily copied at home is a drip-catcher
flor a hanging basket. 1t Is In the
shape of a deep plate, with three
wires attached to It, These wires
|are bent at the tops, and can easily
be slipped over the rim Of the bas-
|ket, keeping the plate in position to
catch the superfluous water.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
ORIGIN Of Word nPnstal.n

From the Latin word .positus."
meaning stationed, this method OF
communication by means OF relays
placed at different points along the
road came TO be known as d post sys.
tenn and eventually as the postal sys-
tenn OF today.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

MARRIED. --Bilhacz-Rahr. n this
city on Saturday December 81, by
Rev. Mr.. Rogers, Mr.. Oscar Bilharz
of Freiberg, Saxony, and Miss Blanche
Rahr Of this city.
Mr.. Bilharz is a mining engineer
and is interested in mines in the west.
He has travelled extensively through
out that section and is a young man of
fine ability. OF his bride it is unneces.
sary to speak to Manitowoc people.
She has always been favorite because
OF her many excellent qualities.
The ceremony was witnessed only
by relatives and few intimate
friends. The young compile LETT on a
wedding tour. They will make their
home in Hillsborough, New Mexico,
where Mr.. Blharz has interests.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

Announcement has been made Of the
engagement of Deputy City Clerk
Walter G. Staetiier and Miss Jean Pfair.
Mr.. Staefller has been acting as city
clerk since Mr.. Kelley resigned in Nc
venber. Miss Pfair holds steno-
graphic position in the offices of the
aluminium Goods company.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
Perspiration Stains.

Perspiration stains may be easily
removed by a solution OF oxalic acid
and water. Use proportion of one
drop OF oxalic acid to 20 drops of wa.
ter. Sponge the stains carefully with
this and hang the dress to dry In
the air.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

j. S. Anderson has, usually birth
day on December Is Of each year. On
these occasions he insists on having
sitting with such friends as he can
pick up on the highways and by-ways
without regard to politics, religion or
social conditions. Anderson Is sort
OF connecoing link between the old
and the new and Is full of anecdote.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

Proud uncle, showing off small
nephew of sanity countenance and
seraphic eyes: Johnny, wouldn't you
like to be an angelo" Johnny, with
cold scorn: mot so long as there's
a show for me to become baseball
pitcher"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

Mr.. John Nsgle has been spending a
weeks Christmas vacation with his
friends in this city and county, return
ing to his labors, at Sauk City, on
Tuesday morning last. Mr.. Nagle is
an ever welcome visitor in these
parts.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

?. j. Smalley announces in this issue
that he has resumed the practice Of
the law, and has opened an Office over
Kremer Bros store, in the office for
merly occupied by S. IL. Wood, where
he will be pleased to see his old friends.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Fred Pleuss, died at her home
on South Twelfth street last Thursday
night aged 81 years.
The deceased was born in Liberty
where she lived until she moved to this
city with her husband twenty seven
years ago. Besides her husband she
is survived by one sister.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon from the German Lutheran
church. Interment was in Evergreen
cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

A fine new tombstone which cost
$1,000, was erected 10 the memory of
Richard O'Shea in the town of Meeme
cemetery last week. II the people of
that congregation would establish
some grade and make provision for
walks through the cemetery its APP
pearance would be greatly improved.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

We learn by telegram, from Hon
Jos. Rankin, that Williams e. Sever
ance Cotillion Band have been en-
gagged for a grand good dance at the
Windiate House, OH Wednesday night
next. Boys engage your girls i'm
mediately.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

John Schuette and S. A. Wood feel
that they are no longer kids and nei-
ther now goes to the Sylvester ball OF
which they were formerly the life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

Wilms-Neuman. In the village OF
Branch on the third of January 1893
by David Sheldon j. P., Mr.. William
Wins of Manitowoc Rapids and Miss
Hilda Neumann of Franklin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

Miss Mamie Solberg one OF the
teachers OF the north side school has
secured position in Chicago and has
resigned here 50 as TO accept.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

FIRE AS the old year went out and
the new one came in, \ fire broke OUT
on the west side of 7th between Buff
falo and Chicago streets, in which
three barns were destroyed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

Pat" Fechter, the best looking OF
the Fechters, and this Is 10 high de-
gree OF praise was in the city few
days this week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

Mr.. j. w. Mills, of the State Uni
versity at Madison, is spending his
holiday vacation with Mr.. ]. S. Ander-
son, of this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

Peter Hanson pioneer ship carpen-
ter, died last Thursday at his home S23,
North Tenth street, aged 62 years.
The deceased was born at Valders,
Norway, Aug. 2l, 1856, and came to
this country with his parents when
eight years OF age, having lived in this
city ever since. He was employed as a
ship carpenter in the local shlpyards
for forty.three years.
Besides his wife he is survived by
three sons, Clarence, Edwin, and Aaron
and also two sisters, Mrs. +. Berge
and Mrs, G. Sauderson.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon from St. Paul's Lutheran church.
Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

chIropodists In German Army.
Every German regiment has CHI
ropodiat In ita ranks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03

Arthur Nollau, who for the past
thirty years resided in Chicago, but
before that time was one of the most
popular young men of this city, died at
his hoWe Sunday night, at Chicago,
aged 58 years. He was the son of the
late William Nollau, owner of the
Franklin house, then the leading hotel
ofth is city and now known as the Rob
inson house on Franklin street. After
leaving this city when young man to
make his home in Chicago, he went in
to the lumber business with his broth
erin.law and was very successful.
The deceased is survived by four
sisters and two brothers, Mrs. o. Wolf,
Mrs. John Root, Mrs. Arzbacher, and
Miss Emma Nollau, and Adolph and
Theodore Nollau.
The funeral took place at Chicago
yesterday afternoon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-03
EDUCATIONAL.
by J. w. Voborll)
PREMIUM LIST FOR THE EDUCA-
TIONAL~EXHIBfT AT THE 1918
COUNTY FAIR

The following premium list is pub.
lished at this time to enable the teach.
ers to prepare such exhibits as are
listed here for the county fair. Most
of these exhibits can be prepared dur.
ing the winter When ready they may
be brought to this Office at any time
but be sure they are prepared accord.
ing to directions published below
Much good school spirit and more in.
terest in school work can be aroused by
this work. Every teacher should show
enough professional spirit to take ad
vantage of anything which arouses in.
terest in education in her community
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-29
WOMEN. WIN MEDALS.


fBT UNITED FREss
LONDON Aug. Is. (IS Mail) The
Grst Waac to win the military medal is
Unit ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Margaret a
Campbell Gibson.
She was in charge Of Waac camp
which was completely demolished by
bombs during an enemy air raid.
Throughout she directed the women
with courage and energy With bombs
crashing all around she remained al her
post and prevented serious loss Of life
The same award has been made to
tHe nurses
An ammunition dump had been set on
fre hY enemy bombs. The onl.. available
ambulance for the removal Of the wound
cd had been destroyed.
These nurses, in 4 ncighh0ring camp
heard Of the disaster and drove up with
three ambulances. right into the danger
zone.
Despite risks arising from various ex-
p}aslons they succeeded in removing all
The wounded to safety.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-29
QUEEN IS REBUKED

LONDON. Aug. %. tBy BIaiL)-Queen
Mary has been corrected in public for the
0rst time.
Recently the king and queen were Wis
ting some day nurseries. ana the elder
children had arranged 10 present a bout
quiet 10 the queen.
So the king would not be left out of it
The infants made for him "a crown of
laurels.
The queen received her bouquet from
one Of the elder girls with gracious
smile and many kindly remarks, and
then a Tiny infant came forward with
the laurel wreath The queen held out
Eer hand
IT'S not for you" cried the infant
/ It's for the king
Whereat both their majosties laughed
/ heartily.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-29
EELIsTING AT AN END.

fBY UNITED PREss.l
WASHINGTON, aug. 29.-Qhe purely
voluntary system Of enlistment in the
army navy and marine corps is definite
~ 81 an end. Regulations are being con
sldered. however. whereby the navy and
marine corps viii receive a certain por-
tlon of draftees for this service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-29
GOOD WORK OF
U. S. AVLATORS

one American aviation unit of rs
ptiats, IL was announced today officially
brought down Is enemy planes and q
balloon during July. in addition to UNI
oflcially bringing down Is additional
plsucs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-22
Dandruffy Heads
Become Hairless

II YOU want plenty of thick, beautiful,
glossy, silky heir. do by all means get
rid OF dandruf1, for it will starvc your
hair and ruin it If YOU don't.
1t doesn't do much good to try to
brush or wash il ont The only sure
way to get rid of dandruf is to dissolve
it. then YOU destroy it entirely. TO do
tins. get about four ounces of ordinary
liquid arvon apply IT Mt night when re-
tiring. use enough TO moistcn the scalp
and rub 1t in gently with the finger tips.
Bv morning, most if not all, OF your
dandruG VIII he gone, and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace of IT,
You viii tind. too. that all itching and
digging Of the scalp will stop, and your
hair will look and feel n hundred times
better You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store. II is inexpensive and four
ounces is all you will need, no matter
how much dandrufI yon have. This
SIMPLE remedy never fails.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-22

to do under the rule of the enemy coun-
try it will be encouraged to do as part
of the republic of France. The people
of Alsace-Lorraine form the very back
bone of industrial Franco. am not be-
crying the work of any of the other sec
tiors of that country. But just rs the
United States Is mafc up Of tillcrcnt
sections of the country, each lending
something of its own to The strength OF
the whole. even so IL Alsace-Lorralnc
peculiarly fitted to take up the work Of
reconstructing France industrially. What
Mulhauscn was before 1870 she will most
assuredly be after 1918.
II say with perfect faith that in the
years to come France will rank second
only to the United States i'll the matter
of industrial wealth. Not only viii she
resume all those industries which have
been carried on in Alsace-Lorrainc dur
ing the last half century,. but she will
also make great strides III the develop
mcnt of those natural resources which
have meant SO much in the rise of Ger
many. Iron, steel, potash, chemicals
cottons, and woocns are some of the
fields in which Alsace-Lorraine will prove
its power And Alsacc-Lorrainc today
means France "
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-22
Be CAREFUL OF
The AFTER EFFECTS
After the Flu" or Any Serious
Illness the Whole System
Needs to be Strengthened
and Built Up.

Don't make the serious mistake OF
thinking vou are we'll as soon as you are
up and around In the case OF Spanlst!
Ilt1uenza this Is specially true but after
anv serious Illness extreme care should be
exercised and the period Of doctorlng con
tlnucd tor some time
1t the doctor advice and the additional
cost OF ms prescriptions seem too eX-
pensive then take Chasco-N Yin. q tasteless
cod-hver and IRON preparation for all weak
and rundown conditions II is pleasant
reconstructive tome and Is both strength
creating ana bodybuilding and often
increases the vitality as much as 100 per
cent III two weeks
II also acts as q preventative from coughs
colds and other pulmonary troubles,
Chasco-Nin can be obtained in Whining
ton at the Miller Drug store. 4044O6
Market street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-22
WAR SPURRED TEXAS OIL.
Enormous Rctineries Have Sprung VI
To Meet Great Demand.

Dallas, Texas, Nov. 20.-under the
spur of war, Tcxas in the last year, has
affected tremendous development OF
her oil industry To-day there are III
operation in this state forty-two reilnerles,
with capacity Of 27S,Sol barrels daliy.
They are capable of refining double the
amount of oil produced IN the Texas
field last year. Fields OF unsuspectod
volume have been opened and made To
aid in keeping ships and army motors
at top speed.
In the coastal region whore ten re-
finerics arc i'm operation, the first unit is
nearly completed of n big oil plant on the
Houston ship canal. II is intended 10
have capacity of 10000 barrels day amnd m
represent an Investment from SS,oUu,ouU
to 100000 600.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-22
KINGS COAL BIN RUNS LOW.
Buckingham Palace on Heat Rations is
Cold and ChccrlesS.

London, Nov 10.-king George and
Queen Mary with their court have re-
turned to London to n cold, frclcss
Buckingham Palace,
Owing 10 the coal shortage and To the
fact that the country will soon be on its
winters rations, the King had gwen
orders cutting down the use of coal in
all the royal palaces to n strict minimum
we'll within legal rationing.
Almost every Fireplace in the Palace,
in none of which fires had been lighted,
have had bricks placed in them To- reduce
the consumption of coal Lighting ol
passages, corridors. anterooms and the
private apartments Of the King and
faIniIv has bccn rc.,nccd hN half
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-22
Real lest.

THAT man Is SO honest he wouldn't
steal pin, said the admiring friend
Il never thought much Of the pin
test answered Miss pcppcrton Try
him with an umbrella London An
SwcrS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-22
A Challenge.

We dare Black Jack Pcrshing to come
home and take what is coming to hun like
n man New York Sun.