Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-04-16

ficers were elected: Capt. B. 0. Rey-
nolds, president; Lieut.. ]. H. Grant,
vice-president; Frank L. Peacock,
secretary; Lieut.. W. H. Rich, treasu-
rer The society is social and fra
ternal one for world war veterans, of
which Col John Turner of Mansion is
state chairman and Col. John G..
Salesman of Madison state secretary.
Reedsburg- Seldom have there been
so many railroad ties brought in as
during the last winter, especially dur
ing the last sleighing when they were
rushed in at the rate of about seven
hundred a day. The best red oak is
bringing about IS cents and the best
white oak 95 cents, peeled ties. Last
year the price for red oak was 81
cents. A great many of the ties are
hauled from the North Enfield for
ests, the settlement of Indians be-
tween here and Mauston.
De Pere-This city voted, 302 to As,
against the proposition to bond the
county for 100000 to build a county
memorial for soldiers and sailors at
Green Bay. Some kind of memorial
is preferred in De Pere, rather than
have a big monument enterprise at
the county seat. Howard and Shaw
ano were for the county plan, but all
other places outside of Green Bay
were strongly against it.
Sheboygan - According to an an
announcement by Raymond H. Smith,
vice president of the Eastern Wiscon-
sin Electric company, the electric sur
charge, which has been added to the
regular rates, will be discontinued be-
ginning with the next meter readings.
This surcharge has consisted OF an ad-
ditional charge of one-quarter cent per
kiloWatt hour, and has been effective
since Feb. 1, 1918
La Crosse-An appeal has been
made by the La Crosse Woman's club
to the county board of supervisors for
the planting of trees on either side Of
the highway which leads from George
street to Onalaska. 1t is held that
the planting of such trees would serve
a double purpose, that of identifying
the highway, and as a memorial to
the men of this county, who have
served in the war.
Omro - A practicing dentist for
flfty-nine years and still practicing at
rs, DR.. l. H. Sheerar, Omro, believes he
holds several state records, including
those of being the oldest practicing
dentist in point of years, active for the
greatest number of years and practi-
toner in one village for the longest
term of years. He has practiced dem
tistry in Omro for fifty-fve years.
ManitGwoc-At a future meeting of
the county board provision will have
to be made for the management Of
the county fair, the purchase of the
grounds having been voted at the cleo
ton. Bonds to cover the purchase
price, $4,000, will also be provided
for. 1t is expected the board will ask
the committee in charge of fair at
present to continue work.
Oconto-Iians Sellin, 70, living nine
miles from Oconto, owns two automo-
biles, never has ridden in either,
walked to Oconto, recently and took
a train lie is the owner of several
fine farms Thirty eight years ago he
in a
wilderness and has made himself a
small fortune.
Beloit-City Food Inspector w. M.
Van Lone claims to have evidence
that short weight butter has been sold
here. AS the butter in question was
made outside of Wisconsin federal
food commissioners are expected to
take hand in prosecutions for viola
lions of interstate commerce laws.
Green Bay-Group leaders from
Wausau, Marinette, Kaukauna, Grand
Rapids, New London, Appleton and of
this city conferred here on plans for
perfecting the organization of the
churches IN the Appleton OlSCTlcI on
the centenary movement of the Meth
odist church, which opens May Is.
Algoma-The Victory Memorial as
sociation is the name of league of
300 citizens of Algoma, which pro-
poses to create interests in a perma-
nent memorial in honor of soldiers
and sailors. Joseph Drobnik is presi-
dent and Harry Heidman, secretary.
Mayville-Two candidates for Dodge
county judge are claiming the office.
There were $500 votes cast. William
H. Woodland, present judge, has 1926
votes and Emil H. Naber, 1926.
Ashland-The executive committee
of the Y. NJ c. A. is making a final
drive for $4,000 to refurnish and re-