Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-09-26


cradle than during July, but consider
able damage was caused by insects.
particularly the leaf-hopper and blight
is also reported in a number of sec
tions.
Eau Claire-The declaration of in
tention on the part of Anton Leonard
Hanson, alias Anton H. Bergdalen,
and Ole John Bygstad. both of this
city, to become citizens of the United
States were cancelled and an order
entered by Judge James Wickham in
the Circuit Court here forever deBar-
ling them from becoming citizens OF
the United States on the ground that
they claimed exemption from the
draft because of being aliens of neu-
trail country. thereby proving their un-
worthiness, their utter disregard of
the duties OF those contemplating cit
izenship. Thirteen, including five sol
diers, were granted citizenship.
Oshkosn-F. F. Kress and George
NJ Danke, both of Neenah, pleaded
guilty to the G. arge of adulterating
butter. Each paid a fine of $25 and
costs. 1t was charged that they mixed
with the butter "an inferior and
cheaper substance, namely, water, SO
as to lower and depreciate and injuri-
ously affect its strength. quality and
purity from S2.5 per cent of butterfat
tc 1886 per cent of butterfat. so thai
it tends to deceive and mislead the
purchaser and consumer.
Fond du Lac-The transcript of the
record in the case Of Raleigh Ives.
accused of the murder of Herbert p.
Loenr, makes a book Of 10000 words.
Court clerks are preparing it in con
nection with the coming retrial in
Green Lake county, a change OF venue
having been granite by Judge Fowler.
The trial in this county resulted in
disagreement.
Watertown - This city acquired a
second strike when electrical workers
employed by the Wisconsin Gas and
Electric company struck. after regis
tering demands for ain 8-hour day and
higher wages, similar to demands
granted by the Raeine Gas and Elec
trio company Box makers striking at
the G. B. Lewis company plant are
still out.
Waupaca- Robert Rieben was killed
in cavein at the pit of the Waupaea
Sand & Gravel Co, at Amhurst. An
other workman was buried, but was
rescued. The first cavein carried the
men into the pit and a second fol
lowed, covering Mr.. Rieben to such a
depth that it took an hour and a hall
TO recover his body.
lola - III. o. Halverson, Civil war
veteran, old-time river pilot and pio-
neer resident of Stevens Point. died
at his home here. His health had
been poor for years. He was former
Iy engaged in the dry goods business
at Stevens Point. and served for many
years as director Of the Wisconsin
State bank here.
Madison-During the month OF Aug
use the free employment Offices of tie
state referred to positions S.906 men
and 1854 women OF this total of IL
46O persons $3.50 were hired. The to
tai registrations during the month
were II ,663 and the total calls for
help 14,27S.
Sheboygan-Fifty Greeks of the
local colony are planning to depart for
their former homes in Greece. Three
have already left and the others ex-
pect to follow soon. Most of the
Greeks who will return to theis fami-
lies in the old country viii bring them
to America.
Rhinelander-At the institution OF
Knights of Columbus Council in this
] civ fiftv new members were initiated
nv the degree teams of Wausau and
Amigo councils. Twenty-eight old
members were transferred into the
local council from lodges Of other CT
les.
Appleton-Lawrence college opened
with a record-br attendance IN
sight. There are $50 male students
who cannot get rooms in the dormito-
rios or fraternity houses. Five mem
hers have been added to the conserva
tory faculty.
Darlington-C1asses in home nurs.
ing. being conducted in this city and
at poin;s throughout Lafayette county
Under auspices Of the Red Cross, ara
b4ing largely attended and unusual
interest taken in the work