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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-07

New York, oct. "A new low
record for the year was made In the
local sugar market when the Federal
Sugar Refining Company reduced the
price Of refined sugar. one.half cen,
pound TO II cents.
This Is within two cents uf the
price prevailing when the industry
was under control OF the government.
Raw sugar sold at cents, duty
paid.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-07
WILL FATEFUL NUMBER
P ROVE j \ D O| \ 6 D F
MAN FROM C0ALGATE2
III 13 JURORS SIT AT TRIAL OF
CASE, WHAT VERDICT
MAY WE EXPECT

Muskogee, Okla, Oct. 7.-Officials
of the United States marshals office
gasped in alarm today when they
looked up the case of Lee Cartherlee,
Of Coalgate who is under indictment
on a charge Of possessing liquor.
This Is what they found:
There are 10 letters in the defend
ants name.
His case is docketed on page num-
Der 213.
The docket number Of the case is
11,4l3.
The court number Of the case is
3913.
His trial is set for October 10, at
Ardmore.
Added to the above list Of coin
cident" plays upon the unlucky num-
Der. 10, 1t may be stated that the
above report, coming from the Asso-
ciated Press, was on sheet number
- of the Ardmoreite's Associated
Press telegrapher that was the thir-
teenth take" of copy to go out over
the managing editors desk today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-07

Muskogee-All coal miners in district
Fl, U. NJ. w. A. comprising the
states of Oklahoma and Arkansas,
VIII, in all probability take vaca-
tlon Thursday following the refusal
OF coal operators to reopen wage
scale negotiations, A. II. Ross, secre-
tary of the district said No strike
will be called by union officials he
said, and the vacation" viii not
have the sanction of the organiEa.
ton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-07

Elkhart, lnd.-William d, Colvcr.
CORNER member of tho federal trade
commission, in a speech here in oppo.
siion 10 the reelection OF Senator
James i. Watson, called on tho In
diana senator TO make good his
charges of about year ago In tho
senate that government departments,
including the federal trade. commission,
had become filled with radicals
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-07

Promoted by the japanese navy.
successful oil well drilling Is under
wa, In Formesa.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-07
Election of Officers


Houston, Texas, Oct. Interest
OF delegates OF the annual convention
OF the United Confederate Veterans.
today centered chiefly upon the elec-
ton OF officers to be held late this
afternoon, with selection of next years
convention city taking second place
in the discussions.
Veterans were chary of expressing
an opinion "a to the probable out
come OF the balloting for commander
in-ohief.
Before the sons Of veterans met
this morning Il was said the opinion
Of many delegates was that Major
Forrest OF Biloxi. Miss. commander
in chief and Carl Hinton, of Denver.
Colo. adiutant. would be reelected
without opposition.
The selection for next years reunion
city will follow the election II Off
GERS. at the veterans meeting this
Afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-07
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
ELECT OFFICERS TODAY

Houston, Texas. Oct. THE first
fatality among the veterans occurred
some time last night when c. a.
beaverton. Sc years old, a resident Of
Normangce. Leon county. Texas. died
presumably while asleep. Coroner J.
NJ. Ray viewed the body this morn
ing, and pronounced death dre 90
natural causes,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
ABANDONS HIS
LITTLE GIRLS
Whereabouts of Former Murry
Resident is Desired By
Authorities

The whereabouts of Matt Gindt, un-
til recently a resident of the town OF
Murry, is desired at the district attOr-
ney's office Gindt is charged with
abandoning his family, composed OF
two small girls. The little ones had
been sent to neighbOr's, and while
away the father and guardian dis
appeared.
Neighbors reported the matter to the
county officials and the situation was
learned and the little girls were taken
care Of Louise the older, was taken
to the state home for girls at Milwau-
kee, Monday, by Mrs. August Simon,
wife of the sheriff, and the other girl
is staying with a neighbOr, tempOrar-
lily.
1t appears that Mr.. Gindt bought a
piece of land on contract, paying only
small amount down ON it, and de-
faulted on subsequent payments, and
was requested to move off by a later
buyer. He didn't move. The new
owner removed the windows from the
house, but that didn't stir Gindt. He
retained his sQuatter's rights until he
got good and ready to move, and
when he moved he left no address.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
LADYSMITH MAN
WEDS SUPERIOR GIRL

The Superior Telegram publishes the
Miss Elizabeth Lightbody, a few years
ago a teacher in the Ladysmith schools
and William Luell of this city:
Charming in it's simplicity, the we'd
ding of Miss Fannie Elizabeth Light
body, occurred Wednesday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock at the home Of the brides
parents, 1912 Hammond avenue.
''The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs S. w. Lightbody and known
extensively in the social circles of the
city. The groom, William Luell, is the
son of Mayor George Luell, of Lady
smith, Wis.
''The Rev. Reed Taft Bayne, pastor
of the Pilgrim Congregational church,
performed the ring ceermony in the
presence of relatives and a few init
mate friends of the bride Miss Julia
Lightbody, the brides sister, and Geo.
2. Lueli, of Ladysmith, attended
the young couple.
"Mr. and Mrs Luell will leave on an
extended tour in their car and will
make their home in Ladysmith upon
their return"
The newly-weds drove to Ashland and
from there to COnnOr's Lake, where
they are spending their honeymoon.
During the period of extending con-
gratulations, jokers decorated the we'd
ding car extensively.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
A FLOCK OF
BAD CHECKS
Several Ladysmith Business Men
Have Souvenirs of Versatile
Insurance Agent

Sheriff Simon has been making dill
gent effort to learn the exact location
of one G.. r. Phillips, well and un-
favOrably known to some of our bust
ness men.
1t seems that he has written numer-
Gus checks that passed the same as
good money until they reached the
bank on which they were drawn, when
they ceased to function. Ed Baker
landlord of the Baker Hotel, where
Phillips stopped: J. G. Lee, a. c.
Mooney, and the Vienna Bakery all
have souvenirs from Mr.. Phillips. 1t
is reported, also, that some of Weyer-
haeuser's business people have his
checks.
Mr.. Phillips represented the WiscOn,
sin Accident & Health Insurance Co..
of Milwaukee, here for some time, but
it is said that his contract with them
was cancelled Aug. 5, owing to alleged
irregularities, though he continued to
do business in the company's name
The bad checks were not for very large
amounts. The last reports of Mr.. Phil
lips whereabouts located him at Ona-
laska. near La Crosse, but the sheriff
of La Crosse county has not been able
to find him.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
Application By City For Increase
In Water Rates Heard
Wednesday
NO ONE APPEARED
AGAINST THE RAISE
Increased Cost of Material and Labor
Requires Higher Rates to Run
Plant and Pay Bonds

The public hearing held to determine
the business of the application of the
city of Ladysmith to raise the water
rates to patrons of the water depart
nent, was held at the city hall on
Wednesday.
The city was represented by Council
linen Manley and Coon and City At
)rney Kirwan and the Wisconsin Rail
Dad Commission. to whom the applica-
on for raise was made, was repre-
lnted by Mr. Bryan, who was accom-
dnied by an official reporter. No one
ut i'll an appearance to protest any
aise in water rates.
The necessity for increased revenue
rom the city water plant, in order to
lake it self-suStaining, was presented
" the city attorney and the other city
officials, including Supt. BOyee, of the
water department. 1t is not only neces-
sary to increase rates TO make the i'll
come meet running expenses, but the
advisability of providing sinking
fund to care for the water BOMBS out
standing, was shown.
To show that the present rate is not
in keeping with the great increase in
materials and labor used in operating
and extending the plant, the point was
made that. whereas, when the present
rate was established water pipe could
be purchased for $2S a ton, the price
now is sos
Supt BOvee thinks that 80 per cent
able the department to ''break even.
The state commission will take the
necessary time required to give the
matter the consideration due it, anC
before taking the matter up further
viii await data from Supt. BOvee OF
operating expenses.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
Lightning and Wind Play Havoc
With Telephone Wires
and Crops
RAIN WAS NEEDED;
POTATOES BENEFIT
One Man Reported Hurt BY Electric
Shock LIN His H0me.-Trees
Blown Over

Wind and lightning accompanying
some damage in Ladysmith an d
throughout the county. The damage
was done early in the evening, while
the rain continued throughout the
night
Several coils were burned out of one
of the dynamOs at the lighting plant,
transformer was put out of commits
sion and lights over the city were for
time eXtinguished Matches, can
dies and lamps were resOrted TO. One
hundred phones of the Chippewa Val
ley telephone company in Ladysmith
were rendered useless until repairs are
made. Some wire trouble is reported at
Bruce and ether towns along the line
AdOlph HendricksOn, a railroad en-
ploye, residing in Brooklyn, is report
ed to have been knocked down and Sc
verely injured at his home by lightning
entering on the telephone wire.
Some shade trees and fruit trees in
this city were blown down and corn
was nearly leveled. Probably the
greatest damage was done in the cOun
try. Oats not harvested were badly
lodged in some sections and will be
hard to take care of. Much corn was
blown down. Later reports will un
doubtedly show further damage. The
rain was badly needed in some parts
of the county and will be of great bene
fit to potatoes, corn and pasture.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
TO ENLARGE ICE
CREAM FACTORY
Plant Closed Down Temporarily
New Machinery Will Be
Installed

A. G. Mooney, the well-known local
ice cream manufacturer, has tempo
rarily closed the factory for the pur-
pose of remOdeling and enlarging it,
as it is now inadequate to supply the
demands upon it, and does not expect to
resume operating until about the first
of the coming year.
The factory will be doubled in size
and another ice-cream machine and
another pasteuriZer will be installed
With twice the room and double the
machinery, the output of the estab-
Iishment should be increased 100 per
cent or more and the management
will be able to take care of many more
customers.
The Mooney ice cream has we'll
deserved reputation over this part of
the state as an excellent product, as
the wholesale business of this factory
is extensive.
The proprietor expresses thanks and
appreciation to the many customers,
both wholesale and retail, for the large
business enjoyed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
Big BASE BALL
EVENT OF SEASON
Business Men VS.. Professional
Men at Fair Grounds
August Is

The business men of the city of La.
dysmith will play the professional men
nine innings of the great national game
of baseball at the fair grounds on
Wednesday afternoon, August is, fol
the benefit of st. Mary's hospital.
This is not only going to be game
worthy of your support due to the fact
that the cause is a worthy one, but
both sides are out for blood as the fol
lowing lineup will Indicate:
Business Men, Doyle, SIS; Martin
p.; Dregne, 2b; Fritz, f. VOlkman, c.
McCOrison, 1b; Allen, f KurZ, 3b; Mel
son, f French f.
Professional Men: Griffin, p; Spei
del. SIS !; Blockburn, 3b; Kasl, f; Falge
2b Hoskin c; CarOw, f Michaelson
1b; Lea, f Stine, f.
The game will commence at . 100 p
m., and it is hoped that all of the fans
with their best girls will be out to roo
for the winners.
Admission charge, so cents for al
adults; children under twelve, free
Rain checks will be issued in case OF
bad weather. Let's all get out and SET
the biggest event of the season.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
LOCATE AT PORTLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben f. Stelzman, and
Mrs. Stelzmans mother, Mrs. Sarah
Hull, who have been located at Port
land, Oregon, for a month past, like
that city and the surrounding country
so well that they have purchased an
acre-lo four miles out of the city, all
set out to various kinds of fruit, and
will build a modern home there The
home site is only two blocks off the
street car line and there are stores and
other business places only two or three
blocks away Mr.. and Mrs Tom Baker
have bought lot adjoining that OF the
Stelzmans These families were old
residents of Ladysmith and well known
here. Their many friends here will be
glad to know that they are well 10
Gated.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13

Jac Speich was at Cameron on bus
mess Tuesday.
Mrs. James Russell is entertaining
brother from Springfield, ILL.,, who is
considering the matter of locating in
Ladysmith.
Rev. G.. V Clark and family went TO
Rhinelander, Wednesday, with the in
tent of enjoying weeks outing near
that city They know many people in
Rhinelander and vicinity, Mr.. Clark
having been mayor of the city.
Henry Wiegand, of Mt. Auburn, Ia,
has been the guest of Rev. c. |. Fisher
this week Mr. Wiegand intends to
make Ladysmith his home and has
purchased thousand dollars worth
Of stock in the local chair factory
A. Reckstad is building an addition
TO his blacksmith shop, on East Sec
hnd-st., to accommodate his wagon
and wood working shop. When the
work on this building is completed he
YAll remodel his twO-story building on
the corner into flats.
The local W. r. C. held their semi
monthly meeting Ill the l. " w. Il Hall
Tuesday afternoon. After the business
session social hour was enjoyed Ice
cream and cake was served by
Mesdames Rice, Dodge, Dilley, La
ere Dubois and DesJarlaiS.
Miss Verna Harrington has been
.ailed back into government service
his time being sent to New York City
rs telephone instructor. Miss Harring-
on wears beautiful, solid gold ser.
ice medal, presented her a aftel
ighteen months of service in Wash
,gton, D. c., during the war.
A buggy in which Henry Stangel
qs riding east on Worden-av., Mon
Y evening, came into collision will
auto driven by E. M. Herman, al
st Sixth-st., wheel being torn of
buggy and the fender of the cal
ng damaged. The horse which wa:
ched to the buggy ran away an6
Oped in an east side garden. NJ
was seriously hurt.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

The name of the Kirvan hotel has
been changed to American Hotel
Robert Williams has returned home
from a two-week's visit in Milwaukee.
George Heavorin, old resident OF
Apollonia, was in Ladysmith, Wednes-
day.
Mrs VIM. Schwartz and daughter,
JOSIE have been visiting relatives in
Ashland since Thursday.
Messrs. Imback, Engstrom and
Stowell, of the Sheldon community,
were in the city on business Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W. Arbuckle, OF
Walrath, were in Ladysmith Wednes-
day as witnesses in civil action in
justice court.
Mrs. DOna Moreau went to st. Paul.
Saturday, and met Miss Iva RybOld
who had been visiting in Minnesota
Miss Rybold makes her home with the
MOreaus
Mrs. p. H. Luce, of Chicago Mrs
| WAYNE f. COwan and Frank BarrOws
of Stevens Point, and Miss jeanette
Rhodes. of Prentice, were guests at the
| r. B. Woodwork home Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Miss Annabelle Hiles and her mother
Of Indiana Harbor are ruSticating in
| the vicinity of Walrath, where they
purchased so acres of land from the
National Land COlOniZing Co. They
have with them as their pet and guard
an Airedale dog.
| Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. Speidel took their
departure yesterday morning, for Cali
fornia, where they will visit Mrs
| Speidels brother, Harris McNamer, and
| family, near Sacramento, for mum
| ber of weeks. They expect to reach
| there in time to attend the state fair
Harry Baxter left for st. Paul Tues
| day morning in response to telegram
announcing the death of his stepfather
C. r. Olin, of Marshfield. Mr.. Olin
and wife had been visiting in Oregon
and Mr.. OlinS death occurred there
The funeral was held at Marshfielo
Thursday. Mrs. Baxter went to Marsh
field Wednesday night.
| MIR and Mrs III. Harrington have
| lust returned from thirty-day auto
trip. made with Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Travis, of Rockland, Wis. The tril
took in parts in Wisconsin, northern
| Illinois, Minnesota, and North al1C
| South Dakota. They report that the
crops are splendid throughout the
whole country. Mrs. Harrington came
home much improved in health.
| Mr. and Mrs. r. B.. Woodwork mo-
tored up from Stevens Point, Tues
day, and will spend a few days here
Mr.. Woodwork has been engaged if
the building trade at Stevens Point
during the summer. The work day is
ten hours and the pay 50 cents pei
hour, which is quite satisfactory
With the beginning of the school yeal
| Mr.. Woodwork will teach manua
training in the Fond du Lac schools.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
ENJOYS (?) EARTH
QUAKE EXPERIENC CE

O. b. Ellingboe returned last Satur-
day from his trip through the west
He reports a pleasant and interesting
trip, but was glad to get home and says
that Rusk county is good enough fol
him. Among the large cities he visited
were Portland, Los Angeles and Salt
Lake City. He enjoyed brief visits with
former Ladysmith people at Portland
and Los Angeles. AT the latter place
he was the guest one night at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. O. II. McNally, for
merly of Ladysmith. While at their
home he was awakened In the middle of
the night by the rocking of his bed
The movement was the result of an
earthquake, of which there have been
many in and about Los Angeles during
the past few weeks.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
Bunched Hits and Two Passes
Give Them Four Runs in
Second Inning
LOCALS WILL PLAY AT
RICE LAKE SUNDAY
EXeland Hands Glen Flora a Decisive
Beating, the Score Being
10 to |

With the game nearly over and the
score standing ) to against them,
LadySmith staged a batting rally in
the eighth inning at Bruce Sunday,
netting three runs and threatening to
tie the score. For the remainder of
the contest, Ladysmith was unable to
get man around the circuit, and the
'ruce fans were anticipating the JOY
of shut-Out until the visiting team
commesced to land on Walkers offer
ings hard.
With the danger of defeat looming
up, Bruce changed pitchers for the re-
manning inning and with Humber in
the box, Ladysmith was set down in
the ninth in one-twO-three order.
Ladysmith lost the game in the sec
ond inning, when timely hits and two
passes issued by Cayou, one with the
bases full, gave Bruce four runs. Cayou
had hard work in lOcRing the plate
for the first two innings, but after that
pitched a very good game.
Following is the lineup and detailed
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
COSTS MONEY TO USE
ICE-PICK ON GENUS HOMO

Earl Rhone sought satisfaction from
John Mouzakeys for alleged SANDER
Gus statements, at the latters place of
business. John was busy with custom
ers and didn't want to be bothered
Earl persisted, whereupon John hit
him with an ice-piek handle. Mr..
RhOne sought the chief of police and
came back with the officer. Mr. MOuza-
keys saw him coming and met him out
side the store with the same old ice
pick and basted him again with it, re-
gardless of his company. The big
chief interfered and John was called
up before Justice Kiryan who thought
ten dollars and costs would satisfy the
city's interest in the matter, and the
amount was paid over.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
SURPASS
PREVIOUS FAIRS
Promises Splendid Exhibits and
Interesting Amusement
Program

Secretary Miller has the program
for the fair about completed and there
is every indication that this years fair
will surpass all previous fairs in the
history of Rusk county. A lively in
terest is being shown in the exposition,
promising splendid exhibits, and a
very interesting amusement program is
being arranged. Secretary Miller went
to Janesville Wednesday night to close
n contract with carnival company.
The track has been put in fine shape
and new cattle barn is being erected.
Farmers should save samples OF
their best grain for the Rusk county
fair. which will be held in Ladysmith
Sept. q to "A inclusive.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs r. b. Williams will spend next
week in Milwaukee.
Ed Bell made business trip to
Minneapolis, yesterday,
Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wood
ard, Tuesday, August 10, daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Carroll went to
Minneapolis yesterday to drive out a
new Scripps-Booth car.
Mrs. III. w. True visited with
friends at Glen Flora, Monday and
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ruth Dittmer returned to La
dysmith on Tuesday, after an extended
visit with relatives in various places
i'm Wisconsin.
Miss Millie ElwOod, bOOkkeeper at
the 500 freight depot, is spending a
well deserved vacation with relatives
in Minneapolis this week.
w. J. Dolan, superintendent of the
Rhinelander paper mill. and his fam
lily spent the week end, last week, as
the guests of Rev. G. V. Clark and
family.
Prof. J. g. Milward, Of the state
agricultural college. Madison, made a
trip through the county this week with
J. e. L. Stewart and inspected fields
of certified potatoes.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Travis have re-
turned to their home at ROckland, Wis.
after spending day with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrington are brother and sis
Mrs aHrrington are brother and sis
ter
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
PIONEER NATIONAL
NEW BANKS NAME

The Pioneer National Bank is the
name of the new bank being organized
in LadySmith, as mentioned in this pa
per two weeks ago. The ground floor
of Henry Wilson's building on First
st has been leased for temporary quar-
ters and the fixtures are now being purl
chased in Min. polls.
G. X. EllingsOn is backing the new
bank and has been the leader in the
work of organization.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
FATHER BAUMAN TO LEAVE

Father Bauman, head of st. Mary's
parish here and of the Servite Fathers,
and for ten years resident of Lady
smith, will leave this parish to take up
work in Chicago, when his successor,
who will be Father Reisenmy, now of
Vancouver, arrives and assumes his
duties
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
DEATH OF NATHAN Nj. MANN

Nathan Miles Mann died at Gilman
Thursday afternoon at the age of 5S
years and s months, from general
debility. Deceased was single man
and is survived by three sisters and a
brother.
Mr.. Mann made his home at the NJ
o. EmmOns farm for about year and
a half and is well known in Lady
smith.
NJ. o. EmmOns. second cousin OF
the deceased, left Ladysmith Sunday
morning with the remains, which were
laid to rest in the IrvingtOn, Iowa,
cemetery
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-08-13
DEATH OF MRS. ED. SASS

Mrs Ed Sass, wife of Ed Sass, of
Ladysmith, died on Wednesday, Aug.
I, aged 2S years. 10 months and 26
days. She had been afflicted with
tuberculosis The funeral will be held
from the English Lutheran church at
1 80 p. m. today and burial will be
made at Glen Flora. Mrs. Sass left
no kim