Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-08-06
Phelps News.


A nice crowd was present and the
evening was enjoyed very much, the
dance being preceded by concert.
The boys are intending to get uni
forms and proceeds from dances and
other entertainments will go toward
them. To see the boys dolled up in
new suits will be worth the money.
DR., Thorpe and family of Eagle
River spent Saturday at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. Weed. Most of the day
was spent on Big Twin, the party
taking dinner at Oberg's resort.
j. T. Kerr of Chicago is again in
town looking after his big farm and
seeing how the Phelps cheese factory
is coming along. At times the out
look has not been promising but as
soon as the, Smoky lake road is fixed,
80 that hauling can be done easily,
it will open up a new territory to us.
Two carloads of cattle are expected in
here in short time and this will be
another big boost. Push, fellows.
Keep pushin'
The farmers of the township of
Phelps should all be preparing exhib-
its for the county fair which will soon
be here, Sept. ga two big days.
The best of these exhibits are to 60
to the state fair and we should be well
represented. Any interested farmer
may obtain premium list at the
Companv's land office any day.
c. A. Harrington of Hazleton, Iowa
who recently bought an improved
farm from the company, has finished
his threshing at home and is NJ look
ing after his place here. He is also
intending to do little fishing during
his visit and will be up in short
time to stay permanently.
Church services were held as usual
at the Congregational church Sunday.
Every individual invited to come to
these services and you are more than
welcome.
Mrs. H. M. Weed spent Monday at
Conover at the home of Mrs. Dobbs.
Douglas Fairbanks made big hit
Saturday evening at the theatre.
Program for Saturday evening will
probably be Hart production. On
August 23rd the second installment of
/Tarzan will be presented.
A baseball benefit dance will be
given this week Friday or Saturday.
Come and help the boys.
The Hazel Crawford orchestra will
be with US about August 18th. Re-
member if you like to dance, come.
Oh, say, did you hear about the
ball game last Sunday? Phelps VS..
Camp Winnepe. Phelps had real
comeback after her defeat at the
hands of Eagle River, and defeated
Winnepe to 1. A few new boys
have come up from Milwaukee to To-,
cate here and out of the bunch were a
few dark horses whom Phelps was in
need of for her lineup. There is now
an abundance of material on hand and
Captain Weed and Manager McGregor
feel much encouraged and think they
will now be able tic turn out team
that will whip all corners. They are
in hopes Eagle River will see this and
try to call them on it, TSure, Mr..
Correspondent, I'll bet you that 5-spot
l won from you a couple weeks ago
that Eagle can wallop you.-E Editor.
A boat load of Phelps young people
had very pleasant marshmallow
roast at Shaffner's island Wednesday
night. 1t was reported it rained a
trife, but then, rain isn't always such
a bad thing.
Miss Lucille Lepla left for her home
Saturday morning after spending a
week at the Mccormick home.
Harvey Decker left Monday morn
ing for Clintonville where he will
work in the factories of the FWD.
Harvey recently returned home from
service, he being one of the many
Phelps boys who done their bit.
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