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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
FIRE DESTROYS
FEED WAREHOUSE

Fire Wednesday afternoon destroyed
the flour and feed warehouse owned by
H. +. Davis located at the rear of his
residence on WOrden-av.
Mr.. Davis estimates his loss Oh
buildings and contents at fully $1,000
and has $500 Insurance.
Most of the contents of the ware
house and barn were destroyed. but Mr..
Davis Overland was saved.
His residence and many nearby
houses were seriously menaced by the
fire and only prompt response to the
alarm and efficient work of firemen
prevented the fire from becoming
much more serious than it was.
The southwest gale deluged many
houses with blazing brands and small
fires started in dozen or more places.
4 hole was burned through the roof
of the residence of r. O. Sinclair, on
Miner-av, and the residence of NJ. A.
Peoples on the same street caught fire
near the ground and burned through
and under the first floor before it was
eXtingIiShed Incipient fires were put
out on the roofs of several other resi-
denceS.
4 spark from locomotive is thought
to have started the fire.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
FORMER STUDENT HERE
WOUNDED AND GASSED

The Budget is in receipt of a
letter from George j. Reichert, Jr., Of
Kennan, in regard to the rumOr pub
liShed in our last issue that Leo All
man, a former student in the Lady
smith highschOOl, had been killed in
France. George, who was school
mate of Leo, wrote to the latter's
father at CampbellspOrt Wis, in re-
gard to the truth of the report. The
latter replied that he had not heard
from Leo for long time until he re-
ceived telegram from Washington,
d. c., stating that Leo had been severe
ly wounded in action on March %.
Then on April 26 he received a letter
from Leo stating that he had been a
victim of poisonous gas and was re-
covering, in hospital. Leo wrote
that his eyes were still very sore, five
days after the attack.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
TWO BOYS KILLED
IN CROSSING ACCIDENT

Two Osceola highschOol boys, Frank
+. Nagler and Edward Seeman, drove
out of Osceola in the formers car
Thursday Of last week to see wrecked
auto that had been run into by train
a few days before on crossing near
that place,
By the irony of fate, they were
caught on the crossing themselves by a
fast freight, both boys being killed,
and the car demolished. The driver
tried to stop the car when he saw the
approaching train and when it was
almost stopped the boys jumped out
Their car started forward and when it
was struck by the engine both boys
were hit A broken rib pierced Nag
ler's heart and he died instantly. See
man was thrown for some distance and
badly mangled, dying few hours
later without regaining consciousness
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
RETURN FROM THE SOUTH

Mrs. O. Ii. McNallX and daughter,
Ariel, returned from Hot Springs, Ark,
Wednesday, where they have been for
some time for Ariels health. Miss
Ariel is now very much improved in
health, She and her mother both en-
joyed the winter in the south. Mr. Nc
Nally came down from Barksdale and
met them at st. Paul and will remain
here until tomorrow afternoon. He is
now assistant chief of the police force
at Barksdale, which includes 120 men,
fully uniformed and number of them
mounted. Mr.. McNally states that
BarksdaIe is now veritable beehive
Of industry, about 1000 men being en-
ployed in making explosives, a large
part of which goes to make things in
teresting for the kaiser. With power
full searchlights sweeping the country
all around the stockade that surrounds
the plant. throughout the night, and
12O armed men on guard, a trip to
Barksdale would be like visit to the
war zone, it would seem.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
AMERICA! MY AMERICA!

Melody-Maryland My Maryland
Thou hast always stood for righteous
ness,
(A)merica My (A)merica!
Thy heroes have not died in vain,
(A)merica My (A)merica.
We're here to live and die for thee,
We're here to save democracy,
The Hun shall never touch thy shores,
(A)merica My (A)merica!
Thy sons are staunch and true to thee,
(A)merica My (A)merica.
Thy sacred banner floats on high,
(A)merica My (A)merica.
We throw the gauntlet to the Huns,
We send our challenge with our sons,
And homage true we give to thee,
(A)merica My (A)merica
The days of sacrifice are here,
(A)merica! My (A)merica!
We give with joy to meet thy needs,
(A)merica My (A)merica
Oh God on high help us today
To pave the way to victory,
So forward ever for the right,
(A)merica My (A)merica.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
FIRE DAMAGES
RESTAURANT
Oil Stove Starts Blaze That
Might Have Swept En-
tire Block

Considerable damage was done to
the building on Miner-av, owned by
Robert Fritz and occupied by Bells
restaurant and Calkins' jewelry store,
by fire this noon.
Hard. work by the firemen prevented
what would have been a serious con-
flagration had the blaze got out of
control. With the stiff wind blowing
from the west the entire block might
easily have become the prey OF the
flames.
AS it was, the, fire, which started
from an oil stove in a laundry room
on the second floor, was confined to
that floor and the only damage done to
the ground floor was by water. Prac-
tically all of. the Calkins stock was
carried out, although little damage
was done to that part of the building.
Ed Bell, who lived on the second
floor, sustained considerable damage to
his household goods and restaurant
equipment. Mr.. Bell has some insur-
ance and the building is also insured.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
TALL BARBERRY
is DOOMED
Those Who Have This Shrub On
Their Lawns Must Remove
1t At Once

1t has been previously announced in
the News Budget that barberry plants
of all kinds except what is known as
the Japanese barberry. must be de-
stroyed. owing to the fact that this
plant breeds oat and wheat smut
There are many barberry plants of the
prohibited varieties in Ladysmith and
those who have them bordering their
lawns should eradicate them at once
as failure to destroy and rid your
premises of this plant is punishable by
heavy fine.
Representatives of the federal de-
partment of agriculture are now travel
ling around the state to see that the or
der is enforced.
Today, Arbor Day, has been set by
Governor Phillip as the time of final
effort against the tall barberry. 1t is
expected that the whole state will en-
list against the shrub and see to it that
no bush of this type is left to menace
the coming wheat crop.
Through the cooperation of the
State Council of Defense. the depart
ment of agriculture. and the College of
Agriculture, every park commissioner,
nursery man, and private individual in
the state, has had an opportunity to
learn that the tall or common barberry
is an enemy of the wheat and other
cereal crops, that it helps to spread
the stem rust of these grains, and that
it's eradication is both economical and
patriotic.
f. ID. Ball, state etomologist. who
with l.. S. Cheney has charge of the
campaign against this shrub, reports
that practically no objection has de-
yelOped in any section of the state.
Park commissioners. city officials,
cemetery officers, and the managers of
railroad systems have interested them
selves in the campaign and are doing
all in their power TO aid the state in its
work.
The obnoxious barberry plants are
to be found in several public places and
parks in this city and wherever they
are they must go. The city council is
now preparing an ordinance on this
subject.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
PROVIDE MONEY
FOR NEXT BONDS
Firemen Vote Money For Lib
erty Bonds and Elect
Officers Monday

At the meeting of the Ladysmith
Volunteer Fire Department Monday
night, it was voted to buy Liberty
Bonds of the third loan to the amount
of 5000 and $500 was also apprOpri-
ated to buy bonds of the fourth loan
when made.
All officers were reelected for the
ensuing year, as follows:
Chief-A. V. Simon.
Assistant chief-C. e. Cole.
Treasurer-Henry Kurz.
Secretary-B. e. French.
Hose Co. No. 1. Captain-O. L. Da-
wilson.
Hose Co. No ?. Captain-W. III. John
son.
Hook and Ladder Co. Captain-Vince
KurZ.
Chemical Co. Captain-B. T. StelZ-
man.
Finance: T. e. Munroe, w. H. John
son, e. S. Cardinal
Committees were appointed as fol-
lows:
Standing Committee: f. Il. Mmroe,
w. III. Johnson, A. J. Laidlaw.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
REBEKAHS HOLD
DISTRICT CONVENTION

The district convention of Rebekah
lodges was held here Wednesday after
noon and evening. Quite number
were in attendance. from Bruce and
ApOllonia and the HOlcOmbe lodge also
sent fair-siZed delegation. State
President, Mrs. Runnels, of Appleton,
was present.
The business session was held in the
afternoon Officers elected for the
ensuing year we're:
President-MrS, Crystal MunrOe.
Vice President-Mfs. Thompson, of
Bruce.
Secretary-Treasurer - Mrs. Emma
Wirtenberger.
Warden Mrs. Tuttle, Of Apollonia.
At o'clock fine banquet was
served to the local and visiting Re
bckahs. After supper, the local lodge
held it's regular session, after which a
fine program was rendered.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
FIVE ARE APPOINTED
ON NEW PARK BOARD

The city council has created a new
park board. consisting of five members,
as follows: l.. Z. McGill, appointed for
five years: j. w. Car0w, four years; j.
L. Ryall. three years: \. ]. Winnige
two years; DR.. l.. N. Landmark. one
year One member will be appointed
annually hereafter for a term of five
years.
All parks and public grounds of the
city will be under the control and man
agement of this board.
The city is to be bonded for $4,000
for park purposes, $4,000 of which
will be used to pay for the new park
purchased by the city from the Men
asha Wooden Ware CO., and the re-
manning $4,000 will be at the disposal
of the park board for beautifying this
and other parks in the city.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
RED CROSS WANTS
MORE WORKERS
Red Cross Rooms Open Every
Afternoon Except Satur-
days and Sundays

The Rusk County Chapter of the Red
Cross is asked to speed up its work OF
getting out articles for the soldiers
owing to the large increase to be made
in the national army.
Every branch and auxiliary in the
press upon all the ladies the Importance
of spending at least one afternoon at
her nearest headquarters. The attend
ance at the Ladyslnith rooms is increas-
ING daily hut an extra day is now neces-
sary in order to get the work out and
it is therefore announced that hereafter
the rooms will be open every afternoon
in the week from 80 to 5 80 except
Saturdays and Sundays.
The following donations have been
made the past week.
Z knitted wash cloths by Mrs. l.. c.
Larson.
1 knitted afghan by Mrs. w. F.
O'COnnOr.
complete layette for Belgian relief
by Mrs J. G. Hilbert.
s1OO cash by Mrs. w. L Moss
S1O0 cash by Mrs Scoville.
Word has been received by the Sec
retary that 100 cut pajamas and 100
pounds Of yarn have been shipped for
the Rusk county chapter.
The following ladies were in attend
ance at the local rooms Friday, April
2G Mesdames F. /. Hughes, August
Simon, Plante, Emmons, Maloney, Pa
gel, f. Manley, B. f. French, Dimock
and Baxter and Misses Anna Rock
stad and Vera Manley.
Monday, April %, the following la
dies reported for duty: Mesdames
Carow, Secombe, Turner, Hampton,
Clough, Noble Early, Shire, Hand, A.
C. Thompson, Fl. w. True, B. French,
Mcdonald. MalOney, Vandean, Eisen-
ach, Frank Manley, Richards, H. Will
son. Peterson. Schug, Thomas, Doyle,
Rice, Duroe. DimOck, w. \. EllingbOe.
Wednesday. May 1 Mesdames Lutter
and Simon were the only ones present.
1t is requested that at least 10 ladies
be present each afternoon that the
rooms are open from now on
Thursday May , the following ladies
attended: Mesdames Pagel, Martin.
Sinclair. MichaelSOn. Rahr, O'ConnOr,
Dimock, Kenyon, Larson, McGill, +. /.
Hughes. Lutter, Putnam, Doucette,
Corbett. March, Reiss and Misses
Terrell and Campbell.
The second war fund drive for $780,
100000 begins May Goth.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
TROUT SEASON OPENS

Fishing season opened Wednesday
and all real, dyed-in-the-woOl disciples
of Isaac Walton who could possibly
get away have been out in force, whip
ping the trout streams that abound in
every part of Rusk county Many good
catches were brought back the first
day, quite a number getting the limit,
which is now 80, and practically every
one getting at least a fair catch. Sun
day, everyone of the less devOut that
was ever known to fish for trout will
probably be out in quest of the
Speckled beauties.
Fishermen should be careful to
throw back all under seven inches in
length and remember that 30 is the
limit.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
Ignoring Volunteers, Draft Calls
Two COntingents Into the
Service
FIRST GO TO ROCKFORD;
SECOND TO COLUMBUS, o.
Ladysmith Gives Departing Soldier
Boys ROusing Send-Off And
Liberal Treat

Ladysmith gave the first contingent
of Rusk county boys rOuslng send
off Monday afternoon on their de-
parture for Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
The band was out and with several
hundred citizens demonstrated to the
boys that the city was proud of them.
There were fourteen RuSk county
boys in the company, in charge of Ray
Smith, the others being Ernest C..
Cote. Vincent l.. Freeman, Frank CiZek,
Mike Senyk. Paul Z. KawalSki, Asa
Vern Chamberlin, Geo. n. Arthur
Hedelius, Jesse c.. Stevens, William F..
Brooks, Clarence Ernest Whitaker,
julie r. Woodmansee, William Jureski
Maine NJ. Keith.
Guy W. McGlothlin, who was at
Tacoma, Wash, went direct to the
camp from there.
William Brooks. however, came up
here from Des PLANES, ILL.,, to go with
the company to Rockford, Ill.
The Rusk county boys were joined
here by IS other drafted men, who came
in on No. 81 in two special coaches and
were transferred here. OF these men,
43 were from Barron county and 40
from Polk county. With the Barron
county boys was Earl Bartlett, of Cam
erOn, who was recently employed on
the News-Budget.
Citizens of Ladysmith took up a
collection Monday morning and just
before the boys departure large
packing case full of all kinds of edi-
bleS. tobacco etc. was brought to the
station for the boys. for which they
were very thankful
\ similar send-off and treat was
given the boys of the second cOntin-
gent. fourteen in number, who left on a
special train from Superior WedneS-
day night This train brought a large
number of Superior and Douglas cOm-
ty men and coach full of drafted men
from Barron county came here on No.
8 and were picked up here by the spe-
cial. Wednesday nights contingent
went to the cantOnment at Columbus,
Ohio. and included the following
John W. BarfEnecht Edward L. Hin
terherg. Ragner L.. Nilsson. Walter b.
Barnett. Carl III. MayOu, Carl David
Bates. Clarence c. Woodbury., David
Abbott. Clarence G. Erickson. John
Tr0mblay. Reuben John Moss, Jacob
Bolset and Gustave 4. Anderson.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
BRUCE MAN is
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR

f. S. Spears has been appointed
deputy food administrator. No mer-
chants are making a more earnest eff
fort to live up to both the spirit and
letter of the law than those in Bruce,
so Mr.. Spears appointment is espe-
cially appropriate. He has always ia
ken a broad and far attitude in hand
ling food matters, as have all the mer
chants of town so his appointment
will mean no change of policy
Bruce Newsletter.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
WINS FIRST PLACE
IN SONG CONTEST

A few weeks ago. the WOmans 8
Auxiliary to the County Council of De-
Tense conducted a song contest in the
highschool English classes. Nearly
$50 songs were written by highschool
students. All were good many were
excellent At meeting Of the educa-
tional committee of the auxiliary held
Tuesday afternoon, all Of these songs
were sorted out, judged and sung. The
verdict of the judges was in favor of
Inez Richards for first place. Honor
able mention was accorded Anna Rau-
hut. Hayden Dean and Frederick
Schiotz. The winners song is pub
lished below:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
GUARD co. GETS ARMS
AND AMMUNITION

The local State Guard Company re-
ceived shipment of about forty
rifles, BELTS bayonets and small
supply of ammunition Tuesday.
They were out with the new equip
ment Wednesday evening.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
.THE GREAT WHITE TRAIL

''The Great White Trail which was
scheduled to be shown at the Unique,
April % will be shown there next Mon
day. The fact that the story is laid in
Alaska during the days of the mad
rush for gold in the Klondyke region,
makes it very interesting-doubly so to
whom there are some in Ladysmith.
If you have heard their exciting and
interesting tales Of their adventure,
you will surely want to see this photo
play.
Don't forget the Monday,
May 6.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
RUDYARD KIPLING
ON THE WORLD WAR

"Nothing-nothing we may have to
endure now will weigh one feather
weight compared with what we shall
most certainly have to suffer if for
any cause we fail of victory"
The above is the concluding para
graph of an intensely interesting arti-
Gle by England's great poet, Rudyard
Kipling. which will be found else
where in this issue of the News-Bud-
get. Do not fail to read it,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
NEW AMERICAN
CHIEF OF STAFF
British Gain Advantage in Local
Fighting Near
AmienS

Special to NewS-Budget
LONDON, May BIN the neighbor-
hood of illers-BrettOneaux, on the
front before Amiens, the British gained
the advantage in local fighting last
night.
On the northern front there was
active artillery fighting during the
night, especially near Giveuchy, the for
est Of Nieppe and Locre and south of
Ypres.
Major General James w. McAndrew
has been appointed by General Per
shing as Chief of Staff of the American
Expeditionary Forces.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
MARRIED

Carl d. Bates, of AmacOy. and Mrs.
Luella Curtiss, of Sheldon, were united
in marriage last Friday night at st,
Paul and returned to Bruce Saturday
night.
Mr., Bates is one of Rusk cOunty's
drafted men and left for Columbus,
Ohio, Wednesday night.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
LIGHTING RATES ABOUT
TEN PER CENT LOWER

Effective May 1, the Ladysmith
Lighting Co. has made a reduction in
it's lighting rates in this city amount
ing to approximately 10 per cent:
The new rate is 8 cents per kiloWatt
load, cents per kilowatt for the next
so hours and 3 cents per kilowatt
thereafter, all subject to a penalty of
cent per kilowatt if not paid by the
10th of the month.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
CARD FROM FLOYD HURLBERT

2. s. Reed has received the fol-
lowing card from Floyd Hurlbert who
was at one time employed here, on the
News-Budget;
'We are doing our turns in the front
line Have been shelled and gassed
just once so far and am feeling fine
and fit. Give my regards to the Hills.
1t is interesting here but rather quiet
except for artillery. Best wishes to all
my friends.
Corp. C. f. HURLBERT,
IS Marines, "a Co.,
American EXpeditionary Force"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
RUSK COUNTY BOYS
APPRECIATE TREAT

The Chamber of Commerce had a
petition circulated by Chief Lozier
Monday asking the citizens to donate a
small amount TO make up fund with
which to purchase tobacco, cigars,
cigarettes candy fruit, etc. for the IA
Rusk county boys who left Ladysmith
Monday afternoon for Camp Grant.
Over $50 was collected and the amount
purchased good sized box of smokes
and sweets for the boys to consume on
the trip to camp. That the boys appre-
ciated the gift is evidenced by the fol-
lowing letter sent to the Chamber of
Commerce from Owen:
Chamber of Commerce,
Ladysmith, Wis.
We, the boys of Rusk county on
our way to Camp Grant wish to
thank the people of LadySmith for
donations of smokes, fruits, can
dies, etc. and wish to assure you all
that we certainly appreciate the
same.
Signed: Boys of Rusk County.
Ray L. Smith.
Asa Vern Chamberlain.
Ernest Clifford Cote.
William Brooks.
Maine Keith.
Paul KOwalski.
Frank CiZek.
William Jurecki.
Mike Senyk.
Jesse Stevens.
Vincent Freeman.
J. r. WOodmansee.
Clarence Whitaker.
George Hedelius.
A similar box of treats was present
ed to the 16 Ruskscounty drafted men
who left Wednesday night on the spe-
cial soldiers train for Columbus, Ohio.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
Has Great Future

Had the war not cut into the ranks
Paul club continued its activities, Mr..
McGill doubtless would have developed
into one of the greatest scullers the
Northwest ever produced.
Recently he took up handball and
has been competing in the Glass B.
event at the Y M. G. A-The st Paul
Daily News, April %, 1918,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
r. HURLBERT.
GUN CLUB SCORES

Members of the Ladysmith Gun Club
made the following scores at the shoot
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
BOAT CLUB LOSES
ITS STAR LEADER
Allan McGill, Captain, Will
Study For Commission in
Navy

The Minnesota Boat Club has lost
its captain
Allan McGill, leader of the st. Paul
oarsmen, enlisted late today as a sea
man, and expects to leave soon for the
officers naval training school. Chicago,
where he will pursue course of in
tense training for a commission in the
navy.
Mr.. McGill has been corresponding
with the officials Of the naval training
school for some time and received his
order to report Wednesday. He does
not expect to leave st. Paul for about
month
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
Has ROwed Five Years

AS an Oarsmen Mr.. McGill ranks
with the best the Minnesota Boat club
has turned out during the past six or
eight years He has been rowing for
five years and was chosen captain in
1916
In the last national regatta held at
Duluth, Mr. McGill upheld the honors
of the Minnesota Boat club in the sim
giles and also occupied a seat in the
eight-Oared shell.
Though it was his first race as a
sculler, McGill finished, third in the
national single event, being beaten less
than length by two of the best scul-
lers in the United States. A field of 10
oarsmen started the race
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

A similar box of treats was present
ed to the 16 RuskscOunty drafted men
who left Wednesday night on the spe-
cial soldiers train for Columbus, Ohio.