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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-03-06
(By Associated Pressl

Stockholm, Mar. 5-The soviet gov
eminent Of Russia hopes to be able to
arrange a big loan in America and is
prepared to offer in exchange impor-
tant mining and railroad concessions
according to Petrograd advices re-
ceived here.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-03-06
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Mar. 5A old wave
moving eastward from the Great Lakes
will bring belowfreezing wea +her to
the mid-western and eastern part Of the
United States within the next thirty
six hours, according to bulletins posted
at the Weather Bureau shortly after
noon today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-03-06
(By Associated Press)

Washington. Mar. Swedish reports
reveal the fact that the Russian Soviet
government has been appropriating
100000 rubles monthly to defray the
expense Of spreading Bolshevist propa-
ganda in arious countries of Europe
and America.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-03-06
fBy United Press)

Washington, Mar. 5-Japanese and
Chinese representatives issued state
ment to the press today agreeing that
the League Of Nations will settle orien-
tai problems but taking contrary views
regarding the individual aspirations of
their respective countries.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-03-06
(By Associated PressN

Manila, Mar. delayed THE "In-
dependence mission of the Philippine
islands today was made permanent
body instructed by the territorial leg
islature to continue its efforts to make
the Philippine islands an independent
Filipino state.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-03-06
nv United Pressl

London, Mar. 5-War Minister Tro-
tsky, addressing the Russian soviet
congress in Petrograd, Feb. 20, an
nounced p7hns for a general bolshevik
offensive on all fronts, according to
dispatch received from Helsingfors
today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-03-06
Try limited Pressl

Madison, Wis, Mar. 5-The Assem-
bly, Judiciary Committee has decided
to table the Bolmann resolution asking
Congress to release all political pris-
oners. Only Frank Schmidt of Mil
waukee appeared before the Assembly
in support of the resolution.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
DEATH OF SAM LEVIN

News of the death Of Sam levin at
Loring Park Sanitarium, Minneapolis
early Saturday morning, received here
that forenoon. came as great sur
prise and shock to the people of Lady
smith. 1t was known that he was in
poor health but no one expected that
his death was to occur so soon.
Mrs. Levin had been with him since
he was taken to the Sanitarium about
two weeks before, and his son, Henry,
was also with him several days before
he died.
The remains were taken to Chicago,
accompanied by his wife and son, and
the funeral held in that city Monday.
With both members of his family
gone, details have been unavailable
from which to prepare an obituary,
which will be published next week.
Mr. Levin had been a resident Of
Ladysmith for about fifteen years,
building up an excellent business and
held in the highest esteem as citizen
His passing is a distinct loss TO the
community.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
Organizer Working in T h S
County Reports He is Meet
ing With Success
RE-ORGANIZE TONY LO-
CAL WITH 36 MEMBERS
Organization For Town of Grant Per-
fected at Meeting Wednesday
Night

Paul Schweinburg, of Lincoln coun-
ty, has been working in RuSk county
the past three weeks as organizer for
the American Society of Equity, as
previously mentioned in this paper.
He has met with excellent success and
viii soon have active locals organized
in all the more pOpulous localities of
the county.
Through his efforts the local at
Tony has been re-organiZed for the
towns Of Grow and Dewey, with 36
members. Organization was perfect
Ell Tuesday.
Wednesday night local was or
ganized at the Sam Johnson school for
the town of Grant, with fifteen mem
hers. The charter will be held open
until Feb. 13 when another meeting
will be held at the same place. G. H.
Carnahan, of Black River Falls, vice
president of the society. will be pres
ent at that meeting.
A meeting will be held III the town of
Flambeau on Feb. -.
A meeting was held at the Belden-
vile schOolhouse last evening to organ
iZe local for the town of Thorn
apple.
Friday evening. Mr.. Schweinburg
expects to hold d meeting at the Big
Bend town hall and organize Il local
there He also expects to hold a meet
ing for the same purpose in the Stubbs
town hall Saturday evening
Next Monday meeting is scheduled
to be held at Sheldon for the town of
Marshall The following evening a
meeting is to be held at the Kalish
store for the town of Strickland.
The principal object of the society,
as explained by Mr.. Schweinburg, is to
provide the best possible market for all
the produce raised by the farmer, in
order that he may get the maximum of
profit from what he produces. 1t is
not the plan or desire of the society to
organize or conduct cooperative stores.
the organizer states. He urges the
farmers, in their own interest, to pat
rOnize the home merchants and ignore
the bait of the mail order houses,
thereby building up prosperous COM
munity, giving him a better selection
of goods and raising the value of his
property as nothing else can. Mr..
Schweinburg maintains the local mer-
chant has nothing to fear from the
American Society of Equity, but that,
rather. its success in locality means
increased prosperity for the entire
community.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
EIGHT-HOUR DAY IN
EFFECT AT 500 DEPOT
Twenty-Five Men Now Employed Here
in Freight Department
Alone

The eight-hOur day went into effect
in the 500 Lines freight department
here recently, in conformity with the
eight-hour day plan now becoming the
standard in many departments Of rail-
road work.
twenty-five men are employed in
Ladysmith in the 500 Lines freight de-
partment alone
The day crew, which formerly
worked 10 hours, now works two
hours less, or from s 100 a. IN. to 5 :O0
p. m.
A raise approXimating 10 per cent
went into effect in the freight depart
ment recently. AS in the past, the men
are paid by the hour, and when it is
necessary for them to work. beyond the
regular time, overtime is paid.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
ROGNESS SHOE SHOP
TO CHANGE HANDS
Camp Douglas Man Buys Stock and
Real Estate.-Will Be Here
March Is

Ed ROgness sold his shoe shop on
WOrden- Wednesday to & u y
Whereate, of Camp Douglas, Wis, who
will move here about the middle OF
March to take possession. The deal in
cludes the lot and building, as we'll as
the stock, fixtures and business.
Mr.. Rogness has been in the shoe
business here for the past nineteen
years. His industry, careful and com
petent workmanship and courteous
treatment of patrons has resulted III
building up first-class business, with
out a doubt the best of it's kind in this
part of the state. We are glad to state
that Mr. Rogness does not now cOntem-
plate leaving Ladysmith, although he
has made no definite plans for the
future.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
ARMENIAN RELIEF is
COMING IN SLOWLY

The campaign for the relief of the
destitute and starving Armenians
hasn't met with as liberal response
from the people of Ladysmith as yet
as the Importance of this relief justi-
feS
Among the subscriptions Of local
business and professional men are only
one of $25. four of so each and two
or three of So each A few dollars now
means life TO some Christian who will
otherwise perish.
Never has a more worthy or urgent
cause been presented to you. Dig
deep and do not delay any longer
- Ea-
William Luell has been conducting
the Levin store this week.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

J. w. Carow has been at Madison
the past three days on business.
Mrs. I. F. Slattery spent Saturday
in Bruce with her sister, Mrs. Dick
Smith.
Mr. and Mrs VIII Hughes enter
tanned their card club at a Z 100 O'Clock
dinner Saturday.
The Baptist Circle will meet in the
basement of the church next Thursday
afternoon Lunch will be served.
Mrs. Earl Ritchey and daughter
Leona Catherine, of Mandan, North
Dakota, are guests at the home of the
formers sister, Mrs. Chas. Eisenach.
Archie LaBerge arrived home Mon
day morning from Camp Devens
Mass, with an honorable discharge
He was member Of the 34th Ma
chine Gun Battalion, of the Twelfth
Division.
William Spiering left Tuesday night
for Oshkosh to spend the remainder OF
the week in attendance at convention
of the Fraternal Reserve Association
as a delegate from the Ladysmitl
lodge. George Luell has been carrying
the mail for him.
Allan McGill returned from Duluth
| Saturday after visiting about three
weeks in that city. He will remain al
home until the middle of next month
when he will return to st. Paul and re
sumo his former position as assistant
district attorney of Ramsey county.
Leo Larson, former employe of the
| State Bank, was in the city yesterday
visiting friends, having recently beer
released from the service by Uncle
Sam. Mr.. Larson has accepted posi-
| ton in the First National Bank a
Stevens Point and will take up his du
! ties there in few days. His wife ha'
been living at Waukegan, Ill., while h,
was in the service.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07

The following organizations have
pledged themselves to adopt" one war
orphan each: Woman's Study Club,
Ladysmith School Dist. No. 8. Bruce
Birchwood Community Club: one,
name not given. The cash subscribed
will take care of seven orphans, MAX
ing a total of eleven in the recent drive.
Former adoptions were made by La
dysmith parties as follows: Ladysmith
highschOOl, Mr.. and Mrs. L. C.. Streat-
er, Mr.. and Mrs. F. |. Hughes, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. III. Richards, one each, and two
by the Nj. w. A.
Altogether, this will take care Of
seventeen Of the twenty one names as
signed to RuSk county.
Any individuals or organizations
who may wish to adopt" one Of the
French orphans should communicate
at once with Mrs. Eisenach.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
ANDREW NELSON
KILLED AT TONY
Crushed To Death When Caught
i'm Rolling Logs While
Unloading a Car
From Our Tony Correspondent

From Our Tony Correspondent
fatal accident occurred at the
John Helm Company's mill Saturday
morning, when Andrew Nelson was i'll
stantly killed while unloading logs
from car Mr. Nelson had just re-
leased the end stake of the car prepara-
tory to unloading the logs when the
pile came tumbling down OH him and
crushed him to death in an instant.
Mr. Nelson was 46 years old and
leaves five orphaned children, Harry,
Lloyd. Violet and Hazel of this place,
and Celia, now Mrs. Charles Cooper.
of Detroit. The mother died about
two years ago Mr. Nelson is also
survived by his father, C. A. Nelson, a
brother, Frank Nelson, and sister,
Mrs. j. A. ST. Louis, all of Bruce.
Another brother. Leonard Nelson, re-
sides at Albert Lea, Mimi.
Mr. Nelson had been in the employ
Of the Helm company for the past nine
years.
Funeral services were held at the NJ.
e. church Sunday afternoon. The re-
mains were taken to Cameron, Mon
day, for burial. The family has the
sincere sympathy of the entire com
munitV
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
REVIEWED BY
PRES. WILSON
Joseph Hayes Writes Enter.
tainingly of Commander-In-
Chiefs Christmas
day Visit

An interesting description of Presi
troops near Chaumont, France, on
Christmas day is contained in a letter
from Joseph =. Hayes, received here
by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ThOs. f.
Hayes. this week Another letter
written New Years Day, and also re-
coived this week, tells of Joseph's good
fortune in being one of the successful
ones in passing the examinations for
promotion to >lieutenancy from the
officers training school at Langres-
Marne.
The letters will interest Ladysmith
friends and are as follows:
Langres- Marne, France.
Dear Parents well I've spent one
Christmas i'll France and it was a very
enjoyable one and one ] will not forget
in a hurry Started the day by going
out to the grounds where the troops
passed in review for Pres Wilson.
The reviewing stand was about five
kilometers out from Langres. Crowds
from everywhere began arriving an
hour or more before the president was
here and stood around in the mud pa
tiently waiting. About 8 80 arco-
planes began showing up over the hills,
coming from ChaumOnt and patrOling
the country over which the president
would pass. In the rear of them came
the advance guard on motorcycles,
followed by the party which consisted
of a great many Of the big men,"
occupying about thirty cars. In the
second car was Pres. Wilson and Gen.
pershing There was the widest cheer
but especially from the American
boys The president responded with
his great big smile and kept his head
uncovered for some time III answer to
all the cheering. AS | watched the
party | thought to myself he's certain
" the most democratic man of them
ALL The president and general then
passed to the stand and next came
Mrs Wilson and Gen. Liggett and the
rest OF the party.
The review was then pulled Off
About ten thousand troops passed in
reyiew-infantry, cavalry. artillery,
tank corps and signal corps, but on ac-
count Of the mud the troops couldn't
hold a line and it kind of queered the
thing. However it was the first time
president Of the United States re-
viewed his troops on foreign soil and
was worth being present at. After it
was over. | passed the presidents car
ton pulpose) and gave him the big
gest salute he will likely get on this
side of the water. / didn't think he'd
notice me at all. but he answered with
q wave of his hand and smile and /
decided that nothing gets by him.
When / got back to the barracks |
had nearly lost my Christmas dinner.
but put up a hard luck story and got
wonderful feed aud my pound OF
chocolates. Later / got my package
from the "Y' and at night our platoon
gave a big feed and had our officers as
guests. We had our room decorated
with holly and evergreen. had music
and a very enjoyable evening.
To show you what pork is worth In
France. we had thought OF having a
little pig for our dinner and asked a
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
EXPLODING CARTRIDGE
WOUNDS SHELDON LAD
Arthur NicOlai Near Deaths Door
With Bullet In His
Abdomen

Arthur NicOlai. 7-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Eli Nicola. who reside near
Sheldon, was seriously, perhaps fatal
ly. injured Tuesday when a cartridge
he was playing with exploded. The
bullet entered his abdomen, perforated
the inteStineS and entered the stomach.
He also sustained severe powder burns
on his face and head.
He was rushed to st. Mary's hospi-
tai here by Lawrence Cox in the lat
ter's car and every possible effort has
been made to save his life, which now
hangs in the balance.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
CASH MEAT MARKET
SOLD TO BON TON

The Bon Ton store has opened up a
meat department, as announced last
week. Mr.. Dregne has also taken
over the stock and fixtures of the Cash
Meat Market, which has been conduct
ed by George Nelson.
Under the able management of Mr..
Drcgne, the Bon Ton has become one of
Ladysmith's most popular stores, its
business showing steady increase,
Mr.. Dregne believes the new depart
ment will make it more popular
Incidentally, Mr.. Dregne is con-
vinced that one of the important fac
tors in developing new business is
judiciOus advertising.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
MARRIED

Lieut.. Clyde Hebard of this city,
and Miss Mary Mcknight, of Conrath,
were united in marriage at the brides
home Sunday afternoon, Feb ?, Rev.
Grant V. Clark officiating. The we'd
ding was a quiet home affair, only inn
mediate friends and relatives being
present.
The bride. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
j. f. Mcknight, of Conrath, has taught
school since graduating from the Rusk
County Training school. Lieut. Hebard
was recently discharged from the SER
vice and resumed his former position
with the Sanitary Market here.
The newly-wedded couple left Sun
day evening for Chicago, expecting to
be gone week. They will make their
home here.
Miss Mcknight was also a graduate
of the Ladysmith highschool.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
UNION MEMORIAL SER
VICES NEXT SUNDAY

There will be union service in the
Methodist Episcopal church next Sun
day evening at Z :45 in commemoratiOn
of Washington. Lincoln and Roose-
velt. and in honor of Roosevelt.
w. T. Moss will preside and the fol
lowing speakers will take part:
Rev. John Birrell will speak on.
"The Genius of Washington - Rev.
Clifford r. O'Beirne will speak on
THE Character Of Lincoln - and Rev.
Grant V. Clark will speak on the sub
ject, Roosevelt, the Great American" ;"
There will be singing of patriotic
songs and special numbers. The en-
tire community is invited
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
GAIL PUTNAM MEETS
JACK RYALL IN FRANCE

Mr. and Mrs. +. j. Putnam received
letter this week from their son, Gail.
written on January Is, and stating
that he had met Jack Ryall at Creul,
France, and had spent five days with
him. He wrote that they had great
time together.
Gail is with medical company
which has been attached to the British
EXpeditionary Force for a short time,
he writes, and he expected to go to
London and remain there until sent
home to the states.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
CORRECTION

The following is a correct list of the
recently installed officers in the Rusk
County w. r. G.
An incomplete list appeared in the
local papers last week, through a mis-
take Of the correspondent.
Pres.-Maud Dilley.
S. V. P.-Anna Sheerin.
r. V. P.-Nellie Fults.
Sec.-Louise Doucette.
Treas.-Agnes Goodrich.
Chap.-Nellie Rice,
COn.-Margaret HuXtable.
Asst COn.-Mary LindOO.
Guard-Clara Shafer
Asst G.-Amna Cole.
Pat. Inst.-Arvilla Emo.
Press COr.-Sophia Sergeant.
Color Bearers-Jennie Hampton. lie
ota Dodge, Marie Alcorn. Nora Carter
Musician-Mrs. Daniels
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
SHOE SHINE PARLOR is
NEWEST BUSINESS PLACE
Milwaukee Greek Opens Up New
ShOp.--TO Clean Hats
Also

The Boston Shoe Shine parlor is
Ladysmiths newest business. place.
1t is located in the small building
adjacent to Vaughan's clothing store
and the proprietor is Peter Adrachtas,
who came here from Milwaukee few
days ago. Mr.. Adrachtas is a cousin
of Theo. ShorOnes.
Besides shining shoes, Mr.. Adrachtas
will make a speciality of cleaning hats.
He will cater especially to the trade of
gentlemen.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
DIR. STEPHENSON RETURNS

Capt w. Il. Stephenson has been re-
leased from the service and is on his
way home from Camp Dodge in his
Overland to resume his practice here
His son, Lee, went to st. Paul this
morning to meet him and they will
probably gets home this evening. Mrs.
Stephenson returned home a short
time ago
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
ANNUAL MEETING OF
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

The annual meeting of the Rusk
County Agricultural Society was held
Monday evening. Reports of the Off
GERS were read and nine directors were
elected as follows Frank Helm, p. S.
Reed, L. C. Streater, of this city, j. A.
Schmidt, town. of Grant: c. s. Ar
mold, town of Willard; c. X. Filing
son, Hawkins ID. e. Olson, Glen
Flora: Phil Koehler. Weyerhaeuser
John Helm. Jr., Tony.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
NO "FLU" CASES NOW
AT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL

st. Mary's hospital now has no flu
cases and the quarantine or isolation
ward is thing of the past.
The financial statement for the hos
pital that was to have been published
this week, has been held Up for week
or two to enable some subscribers. who
requested the delay. to fulfill thelI
pledges.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
WILL GIVE VICTORY LUNCHEON

The Woman's Study Club will give a
Victory luncheon at one O'Clock Satur-
day, Feb. %. followed by a program,
including patriotic singing. \ general
invitation is extended. Plates will be
so cents. Those wishing to attend will
please notify Mrs. A. G. Thompson.
The place will be announced next
week
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
NEW FIRM TO RUN LIV-
cry AND HITCHING BARN

Fred Crandell and Chas. Kapp have
formed partnership and will conduct
the hitching barn and livery business
under the firm name Of Crandell 4
Kapp.
They will use tie old Johnson barn,'
heretofore used by MI. Crandell, for
storage purposes.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
is GRANTED DIVORCE

Mrs Flora Ballou has been granted
a divorce from Miner III. Ballou, Of
this city. Mrs Ballou to receive 10000
in cash in lieu of alimony.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
LINCOLN BIRTHDAY MEET
AT CHAMBER OF COM.
Smoker and Card Party i'm Afternoon.
Business Session in Ever
ing at 1880

The next regular meeting OF the
Chamber of Commerce will be held at
Z 80 next Wednesday evening, Feb. II,
Gincoln's Birthday.
B. NJ Apker, of Chetek, will be the
principal speaker. His address will be
followed by business session.
There will be smoker and card
party in the afternoon
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
BANKERS MEETING TONIGHT

Following banquet at the Baker
Hotel, the Rusk County Bankers Asso-
citation will hold meeting tonight at
the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Every bank in the county will be repre-
Sented
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
Contributes Over S1OO in Cash
To Aid French War
Orphans
RUSK COUNTY HAS
PLEDGED OVER S4OO
Will Provide Years Aid For Seventeen
Needy and Orphaned Chill
dren of France

In the campaign for the relief of the
French War Orphans the village of
Bruce has made an enviable showing.
In the matter of contributions, she is
ahead of Ladysmith and any other
town in Rusk county.
Cash contributions as reported by
County Chairman. Mrs Chas. Eisen-
ach, are as follows:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07

William Dalton, of Crete, n. D.,
formerly of Ladysmith, who recently
underwent successful operation, per-
formed by DR.. O'Connor at ST. Mary's
hospital was able to leave the hospi-
tai Sunday. He speak& very highly of
the institution.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-07
MAY ORGANIZE WAR
MOTHERS OF RUSK co.

Mrs. ]. l.. McCOrisOn has been dele
gated to take charge of the work of or
ganiZing a Society of War Mothers for
Rusk county.