The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-02-01
Local Happenings

DIR. McChesney is taking much
needed rest at Waukesha.
Miss Rose Morrissey has accepted
position in Milwaukee.
Regular meeting Fulton Lodge F.
& A. M. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7:30. Work
in E. A.
j. w. Menhall and wife were called
to Beloit Sunday by the death of his
father.
Mrs. o. j. Jensen is recovering
nicely from an recent operation at
Mercy hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Easton of Mil
waukee were week end guests at the
home of Henry Johnson.
The Rock County Sugar Co. is
ready to contract to pay $40 per ton for
sugar beets grown in 1918.
The council at meeting Saturday
night extended the time for paying
taxes until Feb. 81, without penalty.
Charles Schoenfeld of Beaver Dam
was a guest of his brother, Rev. F. w.
Schoenfeld, a short time early in the
week.
Relatives here have been advised
of the arrival of daughter, born to
Prof. and Mrs. F. H. McCrea at
Weathersford, Okla.
County Clerk Howard Lee has re-
signed from the exemption board on
account of the other duties connected
with his county Office.
The Young Peoples society of the
Norwegian Lutheran church will meet
Thursday evening, Jan. 31st, at the
home of Mr.. Andrew Holland.
Edward and Charles Sweeney have
both passed the preliminary examina-
ton given to those seeking service in
the United States Aviation Corps.
The Meyers Y. M. C. A. basket
ball group played the Junior Y. M. {.
A. group at GAINESVILLE Tuesday even
ing to a standstill in score of 20 to 20.
The Ladies Missionary society of
the Congregational church will meet
with Mrs. w. T. Pomeroy Friday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock, Mrs. Wanamaker
leader.
Darcy Biggar. previously employed
by the Edgerton Electric Light Co. but
lately of VAUDEVILLE, Canada, has re-.
turned for a visit among his former as
sociates.
Mrs. ]. A. Jensen and her sister,
Miss Eva White, went to Chicago on
Wednesday for few days stay, dur
ing which Miss White will consult
specialist.
February II is the date to keep in
mind for the annual Firemen's ball
takes place on that evening. Every
body will be given an opportunity to
buy ticket.
The last car of sheep finished here
at the feeding yards was forwarded to
market during the week. A car load
of prime wethers averaging 129 lbs
topped the market at $3.50.
Word reaches the city from Wes-
lev Tellefson, who has been located at
Waco. Texas, with Co. M, that he has
been discharged from further service
in the army on account of physical dis
ability and that he expects to be home
soon.
Although the closing order of Fuel
Administrator Garfield does not include
municipal buildings, the public library
board to show their approval of the
spirit of the rule will until further no
tice close the library two days each
week.
Mr.. ROLAND F. Williams, student
at the University of Wisconsin, has en-
listed with the naval radio service and
will leave for the Great Lakes Naval
Training Station Friday of this week
to serve Uncle Sam under the stars and
stripes.
AT recent meeting of the stock
holders of the Babcock & Keller Co.,
6. II. BabcOck, j. +. Keller, FRANK
Pearson and Ben Jagodich were elected
directors. The officers selected were:
Pres, C. H. Babcock; Vice Pres, j. F.
Keller; Sec and Treas, Frank Pear
son.
The depth of snow in the woods
where it has not been disturbed by the
wind is reported to exceed three feet,
while drifts in the cuts and highways
are higher than has been witnessed for
years. When this great body of snow
melts there is fear of an unusual spring
flood in store for US.
Clarence, the twelve year old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Porath, died at
the home of his parents on the Gene
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