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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
DEATH OF WILLARD III. RUSSELL

The death of Willard Henry Russell
occurred Wednesday morning at his
home near the Fountain-Campbell mill
from complication of nervous pros
tration and heart dropsy. He became
ill about four months ago and was con-
fined to his home. most of the time to
his bed, ever since. He was 5S years
of age,
The funeral service was Sheld this
afternoon from the home. Rev. G. E.
O'Beirne officiating, and burial was in
Riverside cemetery.
Mr.. Russell had resided in Lady
smith for total of six years. the last
two years here following period of
four years spent at Seattle, Wash.
Mr.. Russell was a contractor ana
builder. He was married here in
June, 1917, to Mrs. Mettie Rafnbolte.
A first wife also survives and from
that marriage five children survive.
Two of his four sons, Roland and Carl,
are with the American forces in
France Frank, another SON, lives at
Green Bay, and he has son, Ruel, and
daughter, Mrs. Mildred Raymaker, at
Seattle,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
WAR MOTHERS"
BRANCH HERE
All Women Eligible Urged To
Attend Meeting Next Tues
day, at Red Cross
Rooms

\ meeting will be held in the Red
Cross rooms i'll the city hall Tuesday
afternoon. February Is, at . 30 o'clock
to formulate plans for the organization
of a Rusk county branch of War
Mothers of America"
All women of Rusk county eligible
for membership are urgently requested
to attend this meeting.
Those eligible for membership are
mothers, wives, sisters and daughters
of men and women who have been or
are now engaged in the active military
service Of the United States OF Amer
lea in the prosecution of the great
World War. 1t has already enrolled
one million women, and has been en-
dorsed by President Wilson. National
Headquarters are at Evansville, Ind,
nome of the mother of the first Amer
ican soldier to give his life for the
cause of world liberty. 1t is coop
Grating with several other associations
of women relatives of soldiers and
sailors with the hope that eventually
all of us will unite under one name.
Mrs. J l.. McCOrisOn has been ap-
pointed organizing chairman.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
DEATH OF FREDERIC STEVENS

Freoeric Stevens died at his home
east of this city, near the brick yard,
Sunday morning at the age OF IS years,
6 months and 16 days. The funeral
was held Wednesday from the home,
Rev. C. |. Fisher conducting the ser.
vice, and burial was at Riverside. De-
ceased is survived by his wife and
eleven children.
Mr.. Stevens was born in Sussex,
England, July %, 1910, and was mar
ried n that country to Miss Emma
Chivers in 1862. They came to Can
ada in 1883 and lived there until 1872,
when they moved to Ladysmith. 70
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens were born seven
teen children, eleven of whom are now
living. There are also eighteen grand
children and six reat-grand-chlldren.
Four of the children of the deceased,
Charles, Ben, Sidney and Mrs. Otto
Heintz, live in Ontario, Canada, while
the others live here. their names being
Joseph, Alex. Herbert, Frank, Jesse,
Emma and Mrs Amy Armstrong
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
MAN
in WOUNDED LIST
Has Received No Mail and Not
q Cent of Pay Since
September

The name of Private Albert Miller,
Ladysmith. appeared in the casualty
list published Wednesday, under the
heading: Wounded, Degree Undeter-
mined"
Albert Miller is son of Mrs. Lu-
cinda Miller. who lives few miles
south of this city and brother Of V.
". Harvey and Bedford Miller, who
live in the same neighborhood. He
also has wife and baby boy, born
in October, living now ut Detroit with
Albert's sister.
Albert left here last July and was
sent to France III September. He saw
considerable hard fighting and was
severely wounded in the side and
shoulder by shrapnel shell. Several
ribs were broken and other injuries
were sustained.
The relatives received no word from
the government that the young man
had been wounded, but received a let
ter from him. written from the hospi-
tai at Brest January 5, stating that he
had been wounded as told above on
Nov. 3. that he had been discharged
from the hospital as convalescent ON
Dec. 8, but that the wound was still
causing him considerable trouble and
that he would be unable to work for
some time.
A side light on the rank inefficiency
that has characterized the work, of so
many of the governmental depart
ments during the war is furnished by
the testimony Of this Ladysmith
young man, who says in his letters
that as late as Jan. 5 he had never re-
ceived bit of mail, nor one cent Of
pay since he left Camp Mills, y. Y, i'll
September Numerous letters, correct
ly addressed TO him, have gone to
France, laid around there a few weeks
and have finally been returned to the
senders. He has never been informed
of the fact that he has a son, and in his
last letter home, told his people that
they had better give it up, that he
would never receive their letters any
way.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
PROVES WORLD SMALL;
FINDS LOST COUSIN
Peter Adrachtas Locates i'm Lady
smith and Finds Old Play
mate Here

When Peter Adrachtas came to
Ladysmith to open up the shoe shine
parior he is now conducting on Miner
av, he had not the slightest idea that
he had any relative here. He knew
when he came to the United States
from Greece about four years ago that
he had a cousin living omewhere in
Wisconsin, but although he came to
this state he was unable to locate him.
Mr.. Adrachtas was located for some
time at Chippewa Falls, conducting a
similar business, and later went to
Milwaukee, where he remained until
he came to Ladysmith.
1t was while he was arranging with
w. NJ Vaughan for renting the build
ing he now occupies that Mr.. Adrach-
tas was asked by Mr.. Vaughan if by
any chance he was acquainted with a
Greek named Theodore ShOroneS. Mr..
Adrachtas nearly fell over with sur
prise to learn that his cousin was To-
Gated here 1t was truly remarkable
circumstance and helps to subStan-
tiate the old saying that the world is
small, after all.
Mr. Adrachtas and Mr.. ShOrOnes
lived near each other in Greece and
played together as boys.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
SAM LEWIN'S DEATH
A LOSS TO COMMUNITY

In the death of Sam Levin, whose
passing was briefly chronicled in this
paper last week, Ladysmith lost one
of her most highly esteemed citizens.
one who for fifteen years had been a
faithful supporter of every move he
considered was for the betterment of
the city.
Coming to Ladysmith in December,
1903, he went into the clothing busi-
ness in the building on Worden-av now
occupied by John Morning, remaining
there until the following fail, when he
removed to the building on the Miner
av and First-st corner now occupied by
Carrolfs Grocery.
In this building he remained for
seven years, building up an excellent
business which finally grew too large to
be efficiently handled in building of
that size. Upon the completion of the
Cass block in the fall of 1911, Mr..
location, taking the entire first floor,
and giving him one of the finest stores
of the kind in this part of the state.
Prior to coming to Ladysmith, Mr.
Levin was engaged in business in sew
eral other cities. When he first went
he was only 10 years of age. After
ward he was located at Monroe, Wis,
for two or three years, then at Ash
land, Wis, then at Sterling, ILL.,, and
again at Chicago, where he remained
until he came to Ladysmith.
Mr.. Levin was 5S years, 10 months
and 20 days of age when he died and
is survived by his wife and one son
Henry; also by his aged mother, Mrs
Pearl Levin, residing at Marinette
Wis: two sisters, Mrs. D. Goldberg, OF
Marinette, and Mrs FL. PesOrowsky, OF
Chicago and one brother, Harry, OF
Berlin, Wis All of those named above
were present at the funeral except the
mother of the deceased, who was toe
feeble to make the journey.
Following Mr. Lewins death, from
diabetes, at Loring Park Sanitarium
Minneapolis, on Feb. 1, the remains
were taken to Chicago, where the
funeral was held Monday, Feb. 3, al
Hamburg's Chapel, 4649 Prairie-av
| The officiating rabbi was DR.. Gerson 3
| Levi. and burial was made in the fam
| lily lot at Waldheim cemetery. Pal
! bearers were former business asso
ciates and close friends, two of then
being relatives. The names: Morris
Samson, Sam Lift, A. Rosen, William
! KatZ, Dave Marks and Nathan Bern
stein. all of Chicago. The first foul
are travelling men who have frequent
| ly called on Mr. levin and are known
somewhat to the trade here.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
WOUNDED BY SHELL
THAT KILLED 4 MEN
Louis LuetE Owes Life To Pure Luck.
Fourteen Months Service
i'm France

Louis Lueth. whose parents moved
here from Iowa last year, arrived
home last Friday from Jefferson Bar
racks. Mo-, with an honorable dis
charge from the service.
Louis saw fourteen months service
in France with the 16Sth Infantry regi-
ment, i'll the 42nd, or Rainbow divis-
ion He landed at Newport News,
Va. on Jan. II, on his return to this
country after heing in France since
Sept. IS. 1917. He was first sent to the
Lorraine sector and after learning the
fine points of modern warfare was
sent to the Champagne front, where he
saw considerable fighting.
lie was severely wounded while in
the front line trenches near Lunneville
on May II, 1918 by a high explosive
shell. Louis was one of six men i'll a
dugOut when the enemy made direct
hit on their shelter Four of his COM
paniOnS were instantly killed, all that
could be found of couple of them be-
ing some pieces of charred bone and
flesh His remaining companion es-
acped with his life but is still unable
to leave the hospital.
Louis sustained number of wounds
about the face and right side and his
right ear-drum was punctured. The
latter injury still gives him some trou-
bic. He spent three months in various
hospitals and while after that he was
able to do some work he was unable
to pass the physical examination that
would enable him to return to the
front until after the war ended. While
in the hospital he came down with
diphtheria and for fourteen days was
paralyzed from the hips down.
Louis is i'll good health and is seek
ing employment.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
FIREMEN CALLED OUT
TWICE LAST SUNDAY
Ferguson and Barnes Homes Are
ScOrched As Result of De-
fective Chimneys

Defective chimneys resulted in two
fires in Ladysmith last Sunday. The
first was at the James Ferguson home
on East Worden-av at about $50 in
the morning and did damage to the
roof to the extent of probably $50 be-
fore it was eXtinguished by the fire
men.
The other fire was at the c. w.
Barnes home on West F0urth-st in the
afternoon. Mr.. Barnes succeeded in
putting out this fire which was around
the chimney, on the second floor. un-
aided, but in doing so sustained burns
about the face, had his hair singed
somewhat and suffered some from in
haling flame and smoke
The damage done here was very
small.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
MARRIED AT DULUTH

Mr. Holger Rasmussen, formerly OF
this city, now in the hospital corps and
stationed at the T. S. naval hospital at
Pelham Bay Park, New York City, ar
rived here last Friday on fifteen-day
furlough and while here enlisted in an
other service and for much longer
period than the duration of the war.
He was united in marriage at Duluth
Tuesday afternoon to Miss Pearl Lin
doc, of this city, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. Sayles at his home
in that city. Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmussen
returned to Ladysnlith 7 nurse a V
evening.
Mr. Rasmussen will probably return
to New York Monday and does not
know how soon it will be before he is
discharged. When released. he i'll
tends TO return to Ladysmith.
The bride is one of Ladysmith's most
popular and accomplished young ladies
and is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lindoo.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
AN INTERESTING RELIC

NJ. H. Farmer, employed in the
Menasha Paper Co.'S office as book
keeper has a very interesting family
heirloom. 1t is copy of the Ulster
County Gazette published at Kings
ton, n Y. January 4, 1900, containing
an account of the death and burial of
George Washington. Mr. Farmer
states that this paper has been handed
down from father to son from his
great grandfather and has been in the
family for about one hundred and fif-
teen years.
Though yellOwed with age and bear
ing the fine wrinkles giving evidence
of having been handled over hundreds
of times the paper is splendidly pre-
served and every letter can be easily
read. 1t contains many news items
and advertisements that make laugh
able reading now.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
ThOmpson-Drake Auto Co. Will
Start Ball Rolling in Build
ing Line
WILL HAVE COMPLETE
AND MODERN EQUIPMENT
Building will Be Extended East Forty
Feet To w. ID. Morgan
Warehouse

The new Ladysmith Ford agency,
the ThOmpson-Drake Auto Co, prob
ably will have the distinction OF start
ing the ball rolling here III the build
ing line this year.
AS soon as the frost is out of the
ground they will start work on an ad-
dition to the former Thompson Mer-
camille Co. warehouse at the corner OF
WOrden-av and West Second-st, which
they now own and occupy. This addi-
ton will occupy the vacant space on
the east side of the building, extending
over to the Morgan warehouse and its
dimensions will be 40X61 feet. The to-
tai floor space in the building will then
be 61X100 feet.
The building has already been en-
tirely remodelled on the inside. The
northwest corner is occupied by the
display room, from which opens the
office proper Adjacent to the office
is commOdious and well-arranged
stock room where complete stock OF
Ford parts is already to be found.
The work shop 22x34, occupies the
remainder of the west end of the
building. The shop is large enough
to accommodate four cars at one
time. leaving ample room to work
around them A battery room will be
put in later in order to take care of the
Ford cars that will be equipped will
self starters. The shop will work OF
Ford cars exclusively and will have al
necessary equipment to handle repair
work on these popular cars to the best
advantage.
The entire east end of the building
will be for storage, giving a space OF
G0xS0 feet for this purpose when the
new addition is completed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
BRYANT WASHBURN HAS
A REAL ''HAYMAKER'

Bryant Washburn, who is to be seen
in his new Pathe Play. Twenty :
at the Unique theater Saturday, devel-
oped the ''haymaker." which is shown
to advantage in the thrilling fight
scene, while engaged in the first work
that he ever did. Mr.. Washburn is
proud of the fact that his first remun-
erative employment was working as a
farm hand for one dollar day during
his school vacations. Mr.. Washburn
gagged him. When the old man learned
the boys theatrical ambitions he told
Bryant that he was a fool to think OF
any other occupation than farming.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
NEW EQUITY LOCAL IN
TOWN OF FLAMBEAU

A local Of the American Society of
Equity was organized at the Comstock
school in the town of F'lambeau Tues
day night with fourteen members.
The charter is to be held open until an
other meeting is held, which will be
held within a week or ten days. A
number of the farmers living in the
east end of the town of Hubbard are
expected to join with the Flambeau
local
Officers elected for this local are ::
III. w. Flunller, president; Aug. Held,
vice president and A. A. Hadden, sec
retary-treasurer
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
MEMORIAL SERVICE is
LARGELY ATTENDED

Every seat was filled at the Meth
odist church Sunday evening for the
union memorial service in commemora-
ton of Washington, Lincoln and
Roosevelt. The audience present was
a very representative gathering of the
Methodist, Baptist and Congregational
people of the city and all were thrilled
with the eloquent tributes to the
triumvirate of great Americans by the
three speakers. Rev. Birrell to Wash
ington, Rev. O'Beirne speaking of Lin
coin. and Rev. Clark on Roosevelt
The musical program was also
greatly enjoyed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
FIVE FI[IPIN0S
HERE FEB. 25
Will Give One of the Best En-
tertainments Here in Years;
Novel and Unique

The next number on the local "
ceum course, the date for which is
Tuesday. February 23, promises to be
as highly entertaining as it is novel
and unique On that date the Filipino
Singers and Players, five coIlege-bred
Young men from among Uncle Sans
wards III the orient, will present a
splendid program of music, ranging
from the primitive to grand opera, at
the highschoOl gymnasium i'll this city
and every indication points to a
packed house to welcome them.
Further details concerning this en-
tertainment will be found in these col
llnns next week.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
DISCHARGED FROM ARMY
AND ENLISTS FOR LIFE

Mr. Lewis r. Wilson, of Hayward,
recently given an honorable discharge
from the army. was united in marriage
to Miss Bessie Hilliker, of this city,
Wednesday, Rev. John Birrell per-
forming the ceremony at his home.
The bride is the daughter of e. w.
Hilliker, of this city. She is grad
uate of the Rusk County Training
School and has taught in this county
since graduation, which was with the
class of 1913.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson will probably
live in Ladysmith, but will go to Hay
ward Feb. Is to remain for at least a
week
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
DEATH OF MISS BARFKNECHT

The death of Miss Gertrude Barf-
knecht, aged Is years, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Fritz Barfknecht. occurred
at their home shortly before O'Clock
this afternoon.
Miss Barfknecht had severe attack
Of influenza about month ago, whlch
was followed by in1iammatory rheuma-
tism 1t was thought she was recover
ing, but her heart was affected and
death came without warning.
No arrangements have yet been made
for the funeral.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
COMMITTEE TO VEL
COME RETURNING MEN

Mayor Thompson has appointed the
following as reception committee to
welcome returning soldiers and sail
ors Rev. Grant v. Clark, chairman,
Mesdames J. p Peterson and w. NJ.
Vaughan, Messrs. Frank Fountain and
f.. M. Worden. They will probably
arrange celebration later when more
of the boys have returned.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
BULLET
WOUND PROVES FATAL

Arthur Nicolai. aged Z years, the
Sheldon lad who was injured on Tues
day of last week when a cartridge he
was playing with exploded, died at St.
Mary's hospital Tuesday morning. all
efforts to save his life proving unavail-
ing. The body was taken to Sheldon
the same day and burial made at that
place
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
KARST HARDWARE TO
CLOSE OUT STOCK

The Karst Hardware is going out OF
business and J. B. Mclaughlin, the
manufacturers trustee, announces
closing out sale to dispose of the stock,
commencing Thursday, Feb 20. Read
the advertisement of the sale in this
iSSue.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
DEATH OF MRS. GRIEsHAMMER

Mrs. Caroline Grieshammer died
Tuesday of myocarditis, at her home
northeast of this city, near the home of
her son. E. e. Grieshammer.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon from the home, Rev. FL.
Baumbach officiating Burial will be
at Riverside
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
MARRIED

Gordon Campbell of this city and
Miss Lulu Wilbur, of Amacoy Lake,
were united in marriage Wednesday
afternoon by Justice c. c. Kile. They
will make Ladysmith their home, Mr..
Campbell being employed as fireman
at the Menasha Wooden Ware Co.'S
Splant.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
GIVES PARTICULARS OF
w. BATHKE'S DEATH

John Bathke. of this city, has re-
Gently received the following letter
from Lieut. H. NJ Atkinson regarding
the death of his brother, Willmar, in
France:
Jouy les Cotes. France.
January 3, 1919.
Dear Mr.. Bathke:
Your brother, Private Willmar
Bathke, was gassed in gas attack in
the Bois de Xammes near ThiacOurt
Ton the Metz 'front.' on or about Nov.
2nd, 1913. From there he was evacu-
ated to the hospital The location of
the hospital in which he died | do not
know. The gas from which he suf-
fered was mustard thrown over in a
shell attack.
Please accept my sincere sympathy
in your sad loss.
Very truly yours,
HUGH NJ ATKINSON.
1st Lieut. 109th M. G. Battalion, Am.
f. F., France.
Mr.. Bathke has also received word
that his brother, Private Erwin Bathke,
is on his way home from France and
expects to be here about March /.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
NEW CREAMERY MANAGER

Y. C. Steubs will succeed J. A. Boyer
as manager of the Ladysmith Cooper
ative creamery next week,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
Part III
Jumbo Jutn''
Part iii
@ Finale

Dances-prehistoric ancient. mediae-
val. modern and unnamable. Chor-
uses from everything worth while.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
Darkt0wn Minstrel Chorus
Part I

See the Long and Short of Minstrelsy,
Shorty Schiotz'' 'Sambly Anheir.'
The DarktOwn Barbecue Quartet
A Thousand Pounds of Harmony
McCOrison and Sabin
The Irresistible Con Martin will
occupy the Bones" chair.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14

The Dwarf Roman Orator.
Fatty Isbuckles" Photo Comedy.
The Old Fishing Hole-mystery.
A Shocking Affair-scientific
Municipal Court-"Pinched Again.
Jitney dance to conclude the evening.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
HIGHSCEIOOI WILL
GIVE MINSTREL
Proceeds of Home Talent En-
tertainment Will Go To
Armenian Relief
Fund

Students of the Ladysmith high
school, aided by some of our older
amateur Thespians, will put on a big
minstrel and carnival at the high
school gymnasium on the evening of
next Friday, Feb. u, commencing at
S 100 o'clock.
The admission to the minstrel will
be % cents. but there will be a number
Of additional carnival attractions.
The program is as follows:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
APPOINTS PROBATE REGISTER

County Judge u. w. Maloney has
appointed Mrs. w. ]. Kermott as. reg
lister in probate
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-02-14
Carnival
The Rings of ROYALTY.

"yaleska'', world famed crystal
gaZer
The Brinkley argus., 1919-08-14
Among the Farmers.

'1 read your article in last weeks Argus about the com plaint of the farmer who could mt get but 4 cts. for fine home grown cabbage which the Brink ley storekeeper sold at 10 cents and I myself have a case about as bad as that. I was in a cer- tain store in Brinkley and saw them buy sweet potatoes at a. bout 5 1-2 cts. per pound and sell them again at 10 cts, If this is not profiteering, MT. Edi- tor, what is it?" Thus spoke a citizen to me this week as he gave appreciation for the po- sition of the Argus in insisting that the Brinkley shopkeepers see to it that the farmers get the highest possible price for their products.