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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30
SHORT NEWS ITEMS

There was a meeting of the Baptist
congregation to consider matters for
the future.
A week from today is election. The
Pilot will be issued ON Monday to pub
lish matters pertaining to the election.
Tie Loyal order of Moose initiated
a large class of candidates and in
stalled officers at Castle hall on Sun
day.
Mrs. Jeanette Coates and family
are now located in their new home at
502 Fulton street having moved the
past week.
A Beekeeper's school is being held
in the central school building. 1t
commenced yesterday and will con-
clude tomorrow
Quite a number of our Knights Tenn
plar will go to Milwaukee to be pre-
sent at the inspection of Ivanhoe Com
mandery. on Thursday evening.
Miss Mary O'Toole who had been re-
ceiving treatment at the Sacred Heart
hospital at Milwaukee will return to
her home this week, very much i'm
proved.
Miss Melba Roach deputy of Indus
trial Commission of Wisconsin, was
in the city the last two weeks making
a survey of the labor conditions among
women and children employed in the
mercantile and manufacturing es-
adjustments in this city
The Rev. Omer L. Cotterell of Evan
ston, ILL.,, will close his Evangelistic
services at the First NJ E. church on
Easter Sunday. Large crowds have
been in attendance to hear the SER
vices and the special music under the
direction of Paul B. Taylor of Los
Angeles, California.
The soldiers from the regular army
in Wausau the past week on re-
cruiting campaign with their war
tanks. great search light and other
paraphanalia. attracted much enthu-
siasm and added quite a number of
recruits to the army. The search light
was somewhat of a revelation to MANY
here who had never seen such large
one. 1t threw a light for u miles and
Thursday evening, the clouds were
low and the light thrown upon these
produced beautiful effects.
The large candle which was on dis
play in the show window of the Wis
consin Electric Company's window
was lit Friday afternoon at 400
o'clock and burned "a hours. 25 min
utes and 10 seconds. A large number
Of blanks had been filled out and
handed in and the following prizes
were won. The Hoover Suction
Sweeper was awarded to Mrs. r. ]
Collie. 702 Fifth street as first prize
Mrs. Hirsch. 31S West street won Sc
como prize. an Armstrong Table stove
and Mrs. Fred Reich, 2Q1 7th avenue
n. won the American Beauty iron as
third place.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30
SOCIETY ITEMS
Social Gatherings of the Past Week
in Wausau and Vicinity

Miss Laura Anderson and Miss Jul
liza Anderson who are to be spring
were the brides guests at a double
miscellaneous shower given Thursday
evening by Mrs. Oscar Larson at her
home on Town Line Road Games
OF matched hearts, hunting hearts and
making bridal hats were the features
and prizes were awarded to the Misses
Julia Anderson, Mabel Olson, Bertha
Pearson and Clarice Olson. A read
| ing appropriate for the occasion was
given by Miss Myrtle Larson. "A Mar
| riage a la Mode" The house decora-
ton were yellow and white stream
ers, hearts and cupids. A large yell
low and white parasol was suspended
| from the chandelier in which the gifts
for the bride's-to-be were drawn. A
delicious lunch was served at a late
hour.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church met this afternoon for
the regular meeting. Mrs. James
Montgomery lead the devotionals. En-
tertainers: Mesdames w. H. Bissell.
VIM. Gamble, A. B. Rosenberg and
Randall Johnson.
The annual church supper of the
Presbyterian church will be given at
the church parlors, Tuesday evening,
April s, at 80 o'clock The annual
meeting will be called at 1880 p. m.
The teachers of the Lincoln school
entertained number of friends at a
shower at the Lincoln school gymna
SUM for Miss Laura Anderson. Games
and music were enjoyed and later
supper was served.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Uni
versalist church will meet at Cyrus
Yawkey hall tomorrow at eleven
o'clock for an all day session Enter
tainers: Mesdames Goerling, W. Helm
emann and Taylor.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
M. E. church will meet at the church
parlors Wednesday afternoon. Mes
DANES ]. L. Komers, Thos. Reynolds,
F. H. Frey and A. ~ Whiting will be
the hostesses.
The engagement has been announced
of Florence Marie Lynch, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lynchs of Du-
luth, to Willard Lawrence Doleschal
of this city.
Mrs. Fred Sexmith entertained a
number of friends at her home Mon
day at one o'clock luncheon. Later
auction was played
st. Pauls Sewing society will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. A. M. Lambrecht, 1403 Third
street.
The choir of the Presbyterian church
will present program from 1.-THE |
Crucifixion" by Stainer on Easter |
night.
Monday evening, April 5th, there
will be dancing party given at Roth
schild's park pavilion.
Mrs. John Hauer will entertain st. |
Elizabeth's society at the school hall
this afternoon.
There will be no meeting of st.
Monica's society this week, it being
Holy week.
st. Stephens Sewing society will
not meet this week on account of Holy
week.
There will be no meeting of st.
Marthas guild this week. j
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30
FIRE RUNS

The following fire runs were made
the past week:
March 25, S:25 p. m. Department No.
was called to the Yellow Take Line,
Ill w. Washington street, where a
Ford Take had been afire.
March 26. $3.50 a. m. No. / respond
ed to a call to the John Kirchgessler
home, Ills McClellen street, to extin-
guish chimney fire.
March 20, 4:S0 p. m. Department No.
l was called to 902 Third street. the
home of Mary Kayanaugh, where the
breaking of a furnace pipe had filed
the basement with smoke.
March q. 4:25 p. m. No. put out a
fire at the S. W. corner OF the shooting
park.
March 81, 7:25 p. m. No. 8 extin-
guished q chimney fire at the Marshall
Schneider home, 1929 2nd street.
March IS, lis p. m. Department
No. 1 was called TO the high school,
where a false alarm had been brought
in by box Sc, caused by lightning.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
COUNTRY CLUB

The annual meeting of the Wausau
Country Club was held at the clubs
building on Saturday evening. The
new directors elected for two years
were; L. A. Pradt, W. H. Thorn, w. B.
Heinemann and B. F. Hammond. The
officers elected were the same as last
year:
President-W II. Bissell.
Vice-Pres.-A. P. Woodson.
Secretary-R. E. Puchner
Bert Storm of Chicago. was secured
for keeper of the green's and profess
slonal golf director. 1t was decided
to give parties each week the same as
last season.
The matter of serving caffateria
lunches will be decided at a meeting
OF the directors to be held this week.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30
A Timely Suggestion.

The next time you have cough or
cold try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t is pleasant to take and you are
sure to be pleased with the relief it
affords. This remedy has wide rep
utation for its cures of coughs and
colds.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30

In 1890 and 1900 the ice did not go
out until April IS, while in 1894 and
1903 the river was cleared on March
is. These years hold the early and
late records since 1886.
The ice here moved out as far as
Brokaw on Thursday and has been
jamming and breaking loose above
there since.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30
Faith in the Acorn

From Druidical times the acorn has
been held to be sure protection
against lightning. as the tops of MANY
of our f1agstaffs. the ends of our cor
nicepoIes, our umbrella tassels, and
our blind-cords still attest. Even to
this day. in rural districts, when a
thunderstorm threatens, farm laborers
and others will proceed to the near
est oak-tree, gather an acorn, and
carry it about with them till the sky
clears.-London Tit-Bits.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30
ICE IN THE RIVER

The ice went out in the Wisconsin
river at Stevens Point last Thursday,
March the 18th. The Stevens Point
Journal makes a comparison with
other years as follows:
A comparison with other years
shows that the river channel here was
cleared of ice five days later this year
than last year, but earlier than the
average. Some of the dates follow:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30
NOTICE

Wausau, March 81. 1920.
a meeting of Forest Park Club is
called to be held at the residence OF
A H. Reid. 524 Franklin street. on FRI
day, April End at 1880 p. m. to trans
act such business as may be proposed
including the election OF directors and
the adoption OF bylaws A. H. REID
Vice-President
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30

Miss Blanche Armstrong. Special
Magazine Representative. Subscrip-
tons taken for all magazines at low
est clubbing rates. sic McClellen st.
Phone 1911. ns-tf.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30

On Thursday. April Is, Miss Julia
Anderson and Jacob Stuhlfauth, both
of this city will be united in marriage.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30

Miss Edna Mae Chellis, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Chellis, and Will
liam Ringle Merklein, VIII be united
in marriage, Tuesday, April 9th, at
four O'Clock at the Universalist church.
The Rev. w. ]. Taylor will perform the
ceremony.
A dinner dance will be given by the
knights of Columbus social club, We'd
nesGay evening, April Z, at st. Mary's
school auditorium. A large number
OF out OF town guests are expected
A card party will be given at the
Elks Club rooms Monday afternoon for
the Elks ladies only. Five hundred
will be played
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30

There will be no meeting of st.
Martha's guild this week.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-30

The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church met this afternoon for
the regular meeting. Mrs. James
Montgomery lead the devotionals. En-
tertainers: Mesdames w. H. Bissell
VIM. Gamble, A. B. Rosenberg and
Randall Johnson.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

SCOTTISH RITE MEETING.
The Scottish Rite Masons will
meet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock
A full attendance is desired.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31
ENJOY PERFECT
SLEEP At NIGHT.
Sleepless, Restless Nights Are
Caused By Stomach Gases Of
Indigestion and Dyspepsia.
A PERFECT DIGESTION
GIVES PERFECT SLEEP
Meritone Actually Increases The
Quantity of Digestive Juices,
Makes Digestion Perfect, Thus
Producing Sound, Restful, Re-
freshing Sleep.

If your nights rest is broken, it
means that you are good-for-nothing
the next day-you feel tired and list
less, irritable, and heavy-headed. In
digestion is your trouble, and Meri-
tone will right it.
Meritone doubles the quantity of
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Meritone is the result of long years
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search of a prescription that could
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ing the body its proper nourishment.
If YOU want to eat what you like, and
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sleep well at night and feel good all
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Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31
bcuRe6

New selection of SHEET MUSIC
at BELLS, the Jeweler and Optician.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31
NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS.

Government statistics show
that sixty per cent of all cases
of tuberculosis originate from
drinking milk from infected
cows.
We are glad to say that you
are not among those who are
daily risking their health, six
chances out of every ten, in the
hands of the incurable disease.
Our entire herd passed the in
spection made by the state vet
erinarian, March 1926, 1920.
THE PINES DAIRY,
Gust A. Anderson, Prop.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

The mill dam, that was broken
Monday night, two miles from town,
known as the Council mill, is now in
good working order and l am ready
to grind. D. F. McAllister.-31-2t
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31
Edwards Not Hurt
In LAGRANGE Storm

R. L. Edwards, who went hurried
ly to Lagrange following the disas-
trous storm which swept that com
munity last Sunday, telephoned to-
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31
NOTICE.

Effective Saturday, April 3rd,
Seaboard and Central freight de-
pots will close at noon on Saturdays
until October 1st.
H. NJ. SELLERS.
GEO. S. ANDERSON.
31-1t
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

LOST - Package containing one
union suit, pair trousers, woolen
army shirt; put ir wrong Dodge car
by mistake Saturday night. Return
to o. C. Johnson, phone 682-31-1t
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

Now is the time to plant your gar
den. Phone SO. CARSWELL DRUG
CO., for your seed. 11-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

Don't forget that there is a special
bargain sale every day this week at
Peaflman's Easter Sale sept
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

$500 for $3.50. Did you ever see
$500 Panama Hat for $3.50? If
not you can get one at Pearlman's
Easter Sale. 30-2t
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

How about saving you from $3.50
to S3 on those Easter Slippers; a
beautiful line of best makes at Pearl
man s Easter Sale. 3O-2t
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

Russell Speer, who has been con-
fined to his home with influenza for
two weeks, is able to be out again.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

Mrs. Edgar Shipp has recovered
from recent attack of influenza at
her home on Church street.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

We have beautiful line of Mems
and Young Mems Spring Suits in
Bloch's Clothes, Easter Sale prices.
Pearlman's. 3O-2t
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

Gordon Howell is spending today
IN Atlanta, on a business mission.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-03-31

day that his father, S. B. Edwards,
who it was feared had been seriously
hurt, was not injured. Mr.. Edwards
gave no details of the damage done
by the storm.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
Use OF POLICE PATROLS
DENIED TO DRY AGENTS
Baltimore Department Will Not
Permit "Hurry Up" Wagon to
Carry Seized LIQUOR.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Aug. l2.-The
Government prohibition force. with
its morale seriously undermined by
the arrest today of John w. White.
head. one of it's most active agents,
on the charge OF conspiring in the
famous Vincent case. and with the
Volstead enforcement weakened by
the attorney generals opinion that
the police need not enforce the Vol
stead act. received another solar
plexus blow when Police Commission
err Gather declarSd that the police
department does not intend to make
further practice of using its pa
troll wagons as trucks for the Govern
ment forces to haul liquor, stills, or
other paraphernalia seized by the
United States men on their raids.
1t is not the police department in
tention to do the Internal Revenue
departments hauling at the city's
expense and in danger OF depriving
the public Of the urgent need OF the
patrol wagons or trucks at fires and
uprisings. was made in a statement
by Commissioner Gather.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12

per cent OF the fuel oil needed for the
fleet during a three-montn period, Al
the basic price of $500 per barrel.
Tns fuii quantity OF gasoline needed
for naval uses is assured AZ zlh
cents q gallon.
This arrangement marks q return
by the Navy 20 the practice OF OBJ
tanning fuel oil supplies through
competitive bidding. Officials stated
that a satisfactory basis OF settle
ment for previous deliveries OF oil
has been reached with certain com
pAnies with which the Navy has been
In dispute.
Secretary Daniels today was hope
ful that contracts closed with pro-
duoers win obviate the necessity or
using the power OF commander In
the future. He Is impressed with the
spirit OF conciliation shown by pro-
dueers, and their desire to cooperate
In meeting the petroleum n9eds or
the Pacific Meet. The comnk kndeer
policy has been In effect since July
1917. because the Navy found itself
powerless TO obtain an appreciable
part OF the oil required, despite fre-
quent attempts 10 obtain bids.
The q Navy Department recently
gave producers a new opportunity TO
submit quotations. Officials said that
new bids followed negotiations look
ing TO a settlement for past de-
liyeries.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
DESERT FARMS FOR
TY,CENSUSSHOWS
Number and Value Of Agricul-
turaI Properties Increasing,
However, Report States.
By HARRY wARD.
Intcrns tiossI News Service.

While the 1920 census returns mad9
public TO date indicate a decided
movement from the farm TO the city
the results OF the agricultural CEN
sus now being compiled are expected
10 show a large increase In the num-
ber of farms In 1920. as compared
with 1910.
Four counties In Georgia reported
6,1S0 farm In 1910. which In 1920
had increased 10 6.453. similar
number OF counties In Tennessee re-
ported 7.26s In 1920, as against o,oos
In 1910. while four Kentucky
counties noted an Increase from 4,4lo
In 1910. to 4.94s In 1920. Counties In
Alabama. Illinois. Virginia. West
Virginia, Florida, Illinois ana south
CAROLINA. also show increases.
Coincident with the increase In the
number OF farms Is the increase In
the value OF farm lands and build
ings. In Macon county, Ga, where
tina number OF farms Increased s.4 per
cent during the decade. the value OF
the land and buildings Increased
from S2,956 500 to 50, 464.63o. In Hart
county, Ga, where the number or
farms Increased 10.7 per cent, the
vaule OF the land and buildings
jumped from s5.363,150 In 1910. TO
$12.636,658 In 1920.
In Henderson county. Ill, the num-
ber of farms increased only - per
cent during the decade. but the value
OF the land and buildings rose from
s21, ,466,04i in 1910. to 340.357,626 In
1920. Increases in farm land values
ranging as high as 220 per cent are
reported.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
VICTIMS OF GOUCERS
REFUSE TO PROSECUTE
Ready to Complain, But Dodge Pub
lcity, Says Superintendent
of Measures.

Timidity OF citizens, particularly
women. toward having their names
mentioned in connection with COM
plants. is making work difficult for
George Roberts, District superin-
tendent OF weights and measures.
Last week. three complaints OF
short weight were made against an
ice dealer in Kenliworth. In two OF
these the complainants refused to
appear in court and In the third, the
dealer escaped.
II have women come to me every
day indignant at short weights. and
after have promised an investiga-
ton they ask II their name will have
to be used. When l tell them II will
be necessary. they back off, in almost
every instance" said Superintendent
Roberts.
"It is my experience that not one
in ten complainants will stand up to
the rack when 1t comes to appearing
against an offender in court"
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
AMERICAN BOY SCOUTS
THRILL 10000 IN PARIS
Make Great Hit With War Dances
and Regulation Drill
Manoueyres

PARIS. Aug. 12.-Mounted on cav
airy horses from Versailles. he Amer
lean Boy Sco"ts touring Europe
amazed an audience OF 10000 cnthu-
siastic French people. mostly young
Boys yesterday y'an exhibition of
riding in which they seemed to out
cowboy the very cowboys themselves
The drill was just ono OF series Of
exhibitions put on in ,he Boy Scouts
program. They made IN immense hit
with their Sioux war dance, the
scalpers' dance and Omahas prayer,
Indian ceremonies OF which all
French youngsters have read or hear1.
but which very few in France had
yer seen before. The center of the
arena was occupied by redskin
camp with teepees and campfires,
while the braves" and medicine men
went through the antics of the tribal
rites.
The show concluded with the regu-
lation scout drill, which won admir-
ing expressions from officers in the
crowd.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
ADVERTISE N sNT
Be Careful What You
Wash Your Hair With

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much allSali. which is
very injurious. as II dries the scalp
and makes the hair brittle.
cocoanut oil shampoo. for this is
pure and entirely seless. It's very
cheap and beats anything else all TO
pieces. You can get This at any drug
store. and a few ounces will last the
whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub IL in. about a teaspoonfui is
all that Is required. IL makes an
cleanses thoroughly. >and rinses out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and is soft. fresh looking.
bright. fluffy. wayv. and easy to han
Ole. Besides. II loosens and takes
out every particle OF dust. dirt and
dandruff
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
RAILROADS DENIED
|. INCREASE IN RATES
Illinois Utilities Commission
Rules State Has Right to Con-
troll Fares In Borders.

CHICAGO. Aug. 1.-THE Illinois
public utilities commission. in hand
ing down two decisions. has upheld
precedence OF State laws in govern
ing railroad freight and passenger
rates within the State.
In so doing the commission ruled
that two cents a mile shall be the
legal passenger rate after September
1. denying an application for S.6 cents
a mile.
Application for 40 per cent freight
rate Increase was denied and TEN
porary increase OF 33 1-S per cent
granted, contingent on improved SER
vice. Further hearings will be held
on this section October 10.
Increases were denied In sur
charges on Pullman cars, commuta-
tion rates and in milk rates. A 20
per cent increase in excess baggage
rates was allowed.
The decisions are expected TO in
stigate litigation in the Federal court.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
ARMY RESERVES RIGHT
To REJECT WOOL BIDS

Secretary OF War Baker stated yes
terday tho War Department would
reserve the right to accept or reject
any bids made for the army stocks OF
surplus wool, amounting to 1,563.000
pounds which has been offered for
sale. Bids will not be opened until
August 20.
or the amount offered about $4,000
pounds comprises low South Ameri-
can woods in quantities varying from
ten TO sixty thousand pounds. Tho
remainder consists OF small lots. Stip-
ulation ts made that bids must be nc-
compnnied by certified checks for 10
per cent of the total bid.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
HELD FOR $4,000 Gem
THEFT OF 9 YEARS AGO
Portsmouth, Va, Man Arrested az
He Is Leaving Jail, Charged
With PurlOining Jewels.

BALTIMORE. Aug. 12.-As Clan
Brown, OF Portsmouth. Va. was re-
leased from Jail yesterday. he was
taken into custody by detectives for
the Lynchburg. Va, authorities.
charged with a $4,000 diamond rob-
berry, alleged to have committed by
him nine years ago.
The diamonds were stolen, detec-
tives say. while Brown was a bag
gage master in the employ of the
Southern Railway. Inspector Con-
molly. OF the railway company, wired
Marshal Carter that he is we'll ac-
quainted with the details of the theft
OF the diamonds, and that the com
pany Is anxious that Brown be held
for the Virginia authorities.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
NAVY WILL CEASE
j SEEING FUEL OIL
Daniels Announces Settlement
Of Dispute With Producers
Will End Communicating.

Communicating OF fuel oil for the
Pacine feet by naval commanders is
10 be discontinued. Secretary of the
Navy Daniels today placed a ban
upon the policy OF comma ndeering
oil, when he announced plans are
practically complete 10 meet the
Nsvy's fuel oil requirements on the
west coast.
Fuel oil contracts. now before Sec
retary Daniels for approval cover 90
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
ALASKA FLIERS READY
TO ATTEMPT NEXT LEG

Captain Street. commanding the
Alaskan flying expedition, today
wired the War Department that the
four flyers. with planes thoroughly
overhauled, will attempt tho next leg
of the flight today from Prince
George, British Columbia, to Hazlc'
ton.
Only bad weather will prevent the
expedition from coutiruing It's flight
today. Captain Street stated ample
plans have been rnado for landing at
Hazleton, and reported that the air
planes were in superb shape, after un-
dergoing extensive repairs.