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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
OCCURRENCES OF LONG AGO
ITEMS OF NEWS BOILED DOWN FROM THE
WAUSAU PILOT THIRTY-THREE YEARS AGO

d. l.. Plumer was up on the Gogebic
range the past week.
John r. Babcock was a Wausau Wis
itor last week.
L.. E. Thayer was confined to his
home by illness the past week.
Mrs. E. d. Pardee and children spent
the past week in Madison.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1887
Carl KronenWetter was severely in
Jured in his fathers mill by the burst
ing of an emery wheel. His skull
over his left eye was laid bare for
about two inches
Misses Nellie Wright, Helen Stew
art, Minnie Knox, Lou Norton, Lora
Emery, Mabel Kelly, Helen Bruneau.
Flora Stillman, Jennie Ross and Mrs.
Arnold and the Messrs. Neal Brown.
Frank Kelly, Louis Pradt, Stewart
Naglee, Norman Cromp and Mr.. Bris-
tol went to the summit of Rib Hill
yesterday.
Wausau beat Rhinelander in a ball
game on Sunday by a score of to a.
For Wausau: McCoul, McCrossen, Mil
Ter, Bells, Lee, McIndoe, Servis, Bris-
tol and Johnson. For Rhinelander:
Duey, Coffin, Day, Thompson, Squire,
Beers, Estes, Sweeney and Scott
Charles McCrossen umpired the game.
Leon Single, oldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. d. Single, died on Sept. 4,
1887.
Tuesday, Sept. IL, 1887
Many Winnebago Indians were in
town Wednesday and Thursday. Some
navigated as if they were carrying
heap much whiskey."
Miss Tillie Paff and Miss Hattie
Copeland escaped a serious accident
while at the ball game. Their horse
became unmanagable, and only for
the assistance of those near by, a run
away would have resulted
Will Goodrich, Will Silverhorn and
Tom Mercer left yesterday for st.
Johns Military Academy.
Tuesday, Sept. 90, 1857.
Hugh McIndoe. principal of our
schools. is now occupying the Stewart
residence with his family, corner of
Fourth and Franklin streets.
Fl. G. Flieth has charge of the U. S.
Express office of this city.
l E. P. Grout, died at the home Of his
son, Horace, on Sept. 10, 1887.
Tuesday, Sept. %, 1857
Mrs. George Gumaer had very fine
oil paintings at the County Fair,
The County Fair held on last week
was a great success.
Last Saturday Chas. Guenther, en-
pioyed by Brooks & Ross had the mis-
fortune TO break his leg.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
Tuesday, Aug. Is, 1887

Clarence Grace, son of II. H. Grace,
OF West Superior, is disguised with
that part of the country and to use his
own language will light out for Wau-
sau soon"
The 23rd annual meeting of the
funniest of Wisconsin met in Wausau
on Thursday, speeches were made by
Mayor Mehl, Paul Riebe, president of
Wausau Turnverein and Henry Mil
Ter.
Fest President-one of the pleasing
events Of the Fest was the Turner'S
Gruss," spoken by Eddie Ringle at the
hall Saturday evening. Eddie is II
years old, spoke in a loud distinct
voice, was very easy in manners and
showed more than average ability in
one so young. He is a son of Hon.
John Ringle.
The Alexander Stewart Lumber Co.,
Jas. McCrossen, Capt. j. E. Leahy and
M. B. Atwater & Co., have purchased
1OO,0OO,0OO feet of standing pine in
Ashland County.
Al Hinton, one of the best horse
shoers in Wisconsin, is located on
Second and Forest streets.
The following party were at May
flower lake last week: Mrs. J. d. Wo-
mer, chaperone, the Misses Ida Muel-
Ter, Alice Turner, Lena Speer, Minnie
Smith. Maggie Brown, Franc Stro-
bridge, Nell Single, Anna Jones, Myr-
tie Wylie, Florence Mormon and May
Brown.
Messrs. c. Strobridge, Fred Burt,
Karl Mathie, Don Wylie, Len Spencer,
Will Brown, Major single, and Clar-
ence Bardeen.
The Montreal River Lumber COM
pany has established headquarters in
Wausau. The officers are:
President. Z. Leehy.
Vice-Pres.-Jas. McCrossen.
Treas.-Alex Stewart
Secretary-W. c. Atwater.
Last night Randall McDonald's sa-
loon was entered and a large number
of bottles of NUNS Extra Dry" were
stolen and other liquors.
Some of W. G. Writer'S relatives
came to the city Friday to see his
bran new boy" They were his moth
err. Mrs. O'Connor of Auburndale; his
WI 4 III anu
Mich, and his cousin, Mrs G. Witter
of Grand Rapids.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1857
John Sherman was presented with a
cane on his birthday. The history of
Northern Wisconsin has John born
Aug. 18th. 1885, making him $50 years
old. The friends thought him a well
preserved man for that age.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
ABOUT THREE THOUSAND
PERSONS LEARN THRIFT
LESSONS IN CLUBS

Four Wausau banks boast of a total
deposit of nearly $150,000 through the
persons who have been members Of
christmas Savings Clubs during the
past year, according to figures COM
piled by The Wausau Pilot upon in
formation obtained from these insti-
buttons. Averagely, it is estimated
christmas Savings accounts increased
100 per cent last year over 1919. No
finer example of the thrift of Wausau
citizens can be found than this for it
means that the average Christmas
saving for each individual represented
10y this huge fortune accumulated dur
ling 1920, is $500.
All of this deposit was not made
by citizens of Wausau for it must be
remembered that many farmers and
other residents outside of the city do
business with the Wausau CONNER
|clal institutions and they, too, were
quick to see the advantage in deposit
ing something each week to ease the
burden always falling on them at
+ hristmas. The deposit may not be
accurately a Wausau accumulation
alone.
Permanent Savings
To many the amounts put into
christmas Savings Clubs represent
pot merely temporary accumulation
put a permanent saving, for when the
year is up these individuals do not
draw upon the account to purchase
christmas presents" one local banker
bold Pilot reporter. Instead they
put the amount into their permanent
Savings. In 1919 approximately fifty
per cent of the total Christmas Saw
|ngs deposits were turned into regu-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
ECOND COURT OF
HONOR PRESIDED OVER
BY JUDGE A. III. REID

The second Boy Scout Court of
onor was held last Friday. Judge A.
Reid presiding. The other men,
arS on the court who were present
ere the Rev. FIR. Edward p. o. Toole.
r. S. III. B. Smith, A. H. Zimmerman,
ouis Weichmann and Charles Wag-
Pr. Judson Smith, son of DR.. S. NJ.
Smith, was made a first Star Scout.
hich requires the passing of ten
SITS. Thirty-one merit badges were
Twenty tenderfoots were
aSsed to the grade of second class.
nd two second class to first class
cOuts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
CURTIS & YALE TO CLOSE
FOR THREE WEEKS

Curtis & Yale company will close
tomorrow, December 18th, for three
weeks, work to be resumed in the sash
and door factory on January 10th, it is
understood. This action has been
taken in part because of the lack of
orders for work. 1t is anticipated
that the first Of the year will see an
increase in sash and door business.
During the past several months a
number Of employees at the Curtis and
Yale plant voluntarily laid off, having
other work they could perform for
the time being. They still remain in
the employ of the concern, however,
which is caring for their insurance
during the absence from the plant.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
WAUSAU CLUB
May ENLARGE
ANNUAL MEETING NAMED
COMMITTEE TO WORK
UP PLANS

At the annual meeting of the Wau-
Eau club, held last Friday evening at
he Wausau Club house, M. G. Ewing,
president of the organization during
900. announced that several plans for
he Improvement of the club building
had been prepared. Three separate
BETS OF plans were drawn up, he de-
Haired, each providing a different
hethod of enlargement. Rather than
|iscuss the plans at that time, a COM
her plans to be considered by the
Hub membership at meeting some
ime in the near future.
Presidents Report
|nnual business session at which
|nnual business stssion at which
President M. c. Ewing rendered his
report. Mr.. Ewing provided much
Entertainment during his elastic adj
|lress. devoting more time to telling
What was contained in the report than
10 the delivering of the report itself.
of the financial condition
|f the club were distributed to the
hembers The statement indicates a
host successful year with George Be-
|anger as manager, and Brown Katz-
fnbach as secretary.
New officers for 1921 were elected
s follows: NJ. p. Mccullough, presi-
fent; Frank Timlin. vice-preSident;
Brown KatZenbach, secretary. and
Harry Berger treasurer. The direct
! RS elected were M. c. Ewing, George
T. Foster, c. G. Pier, Nj. p. Towle, and
II ohm n. Manson, Jr.
Resolution
One of the most active members of
he Wausau club was the late ]. n.
Manson and in memory of his service
he following resolution was unani-
nously adopted:
Resolved, that this club makes
permanent record Of its profound sor-
ow for the unitimely death of its be-
.Dved vice-president, John l.. Manson.
His interest in and service TO this
. Tub were typical Of his interest in
Ind service to the entire city. No man
" bore than he was ever ready to lay
= side his own affairs and serve his
blow men. His place viii hardly be
|lled in this community for years to
ONE. He was a substantial part of
very move undertaken for the up
uilding of our city and help to our
eople. Inadequate though it be, we
nus express our appreciation of his
fe long service and moral character,
making this record and direct the
resident and secretary under the
cal of this club to send a certified
ppy of this resolution to the bereaved
lmily."
All members in arrears will find
heir names posted on a bulletin board
the result OF resolution that was
iopted. The adjournment was to
pnuary Goth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
WOULD PUT COMFORT
STATION ON COURT
HOUSE PROPERTY

The county public property commit
tee met with committees representing
the city of Wausau and the county
board Wednesday and discussed plans
and location of a comfort station to
be located in this city. 1t was finally
agreed that the comfort station would
serve best if located on the court
house square and therefore the Joint
committee will recommend to the
county board that a combination band
stand and comfort station be placed
on the court house lot
While the new building would be
erected for thee omfort and conven-
fence of people residing in the county
outside of Wausau, yet the city of
Wausau is willing to pay half the ex-
pense of the proposed building. The
joint committees will report plans, To-
cation and estimated cost of the pro-
posed comfort station to the county
board at its monthly meeting in Jan
uary.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16

J. r. Giessel, superintendent of
county schools, departed Tuesday
evening for Madison where he is at.
tending the annual meeting of county
school superintendents Of Wisconsin.
Mr.. GiesSgf Isl president Of the organ
lzatlon. Supt. Cary has also called
conference of county superintendents
which will follow the convention.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16

Miss Elizabeth Kelley, of Chicago,
who recently returned from Armenia,
where she aided in the work of the
Near East Relief, will give an address
at the Court House Friday night, at
O'Clock, to which cordial invita-
zion is extended to all. There will, be
no charge for admission, and as Miss
Kelley IS an eloquent speaker, her talk
will be interesting.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
REV. EASTWOOD
ACCEPTS CALL
PRESBYTERIANS SELECT
AS PASTOR THEIR PRES
ENT ASSISTANT

The Rev. F. w. Eastwood, who has
been the assistant pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of this city dur
ing the past year and who, since the
departure of DR.. Williams, in Septem-
Der, has acted as pastor, was elected
unanimously at a meeting of the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16


Past Chancellors night was cele-
brated Monday evening by more than
forty Knights of Pythias, Marathon
Lodge, No. 145, at Castle hall. At
.seven-thirty o'clock the rank of
Knight was conferred on H. c. Ber-
ger, by Past Chancellor r. B. Young,
B. E. Smith. Judge F. E. Bump, C. II.
Hooker, B. c. Gowen and A. NJ. Olson.
A dinner was served at the Central
hotel following the celebration where
music was rendered during the even
ing and talks were given by Judge f.
z. Bump and F. w. Genrich. Brayton
E. Smith was POSTMASTER. The I'm
derwood Veneer company trio and
George YELLOW sang number of pref
ty songs. Walter Giese gave two read
ings. On New Year'e eve an informal
dancing party will BIT held at Castle
hall
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16

Place your order nolv for extra
copies of the First Annual Indus
trial and Historical Edition of The
Pilot, TO be published the foreport
of January. IL luiR provide a rec
ord of permanent uailse.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16

The First Industrial and
Historical Edition of The
Pilot lOiH be published the
forepart of Jan uory.
Watch for it---you'H Oant
to read every page.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1857

John Sherman was presented with
cane on his birthday. The history of
Northern Wisconsin has John born
Aug. 2Sth. 1885, making him 352 years
old. The friends thought him well
preserved man for that age.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10

the careful observance Of n budget.
This sum could vary from twenty-five
10 fifty cents weekly for each child
taking luncheon at home and from n
dollar 20 two dollars for each child
compelled 10 take luncheon at school.
1.-THE teacher will be asked TO co.
operate by explaining TO the children
the value and possibilities Of the bud
get system and by marking not only
on neatness and accuracy of budget
report, but ON percentage Of saving as
well A steady Observance Of this
method will tend TO destroy reckless
and thoughtloss waste and not only the
children, but the parents and the com
munity as we'll will benefit thereby.
The exhilarating competition of liy-
ing within a budget should have a
marked influence ON constructive
character building"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
CHILDREN's BUDGET IN
THRIFT CAMPAIGN ASKED

Cooperation Is asked Of the moth
crs Of children IN the public schools
Of Utah in the matter Of thrift and
savings by Helen NJ. Knight, district
assistant director Of womcn's actiyi-
ties Of the treasury department, who
through the state school office Is
sending out letter to the parents OF
the children. GAS at mother, says the
letter in part, 81 should like 20 ask
your cooperation in a very simple
plan which. has proved effective in
our home aud which will assist the
government savings organization in
is desire TO strengthen the bond be-
tween parents and schools in the com
mon object of building good citizens.
"lnstead Of supplying your children
with uncertain sums of spending
money at irregular intervals will you
help 10 instill business principles and
to inculcate the spirit Of thrift and
economy by placing i'm their hands n
small sum at the beginning of each
week, making them responsible for
certain necessary supplies end helping
them 20 live within the allowance by
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
PREPARING FOR OIL BOOM
Price Chamber Of Commerce Would
Aid In Big Development.

Edwin Butterworth, cashier of the
Carbon County bank, presided as the
chairman Of "a meeting AZ the Price
Chamber Of Commerce last Saturday
evening for the purpose Of consider
ing a proposition Of uniting with En-
cry county and the several oil con-
Germs operating IN that section of
the state in constructing a bridge
across the San Rafael RIVER at the
mouth Of Buckhorn Wash 50 that drill
ling rigs may be transported into the
San Rafael Swell. Information bav-
ing reached the chamber that the San
Rafael river Is not fordable during
the winter and spring ON account Of
ice and the high waters-and that this
condition is AN important factor-it
must be remedied in order that Price
continue 10 be the shipping and dis.
tributing center for this section.
IL was proposed by G. II. Marcusen
and seconded by Mayor McGee that a
committee be appointed 10 prepare
and have printed for free distr.bu-
ton a map and circular showing the
advantageous position Of Price and its
ability TO furnish the necessary sup
plies, lis hotel aud other accommoda-
tions and its good roads 10 the oil
fields. The committee named is made
up Of w. w. Jones, H. w. Cooper,
L. A. MeGee and Arthur }. Lee The
committee was instructed 10 meet
with the commissioners of Emery and
Carbon counties 10 ask for funds "a
be devoted towards the improvement
Of highways 10 the oil fields and the
building Of the San Rafael bridge.
On motion Of c. r. Marcusen b. w
Dalton and L. j. Lloyd were named a
committee TO foster a stage line be-
tween Martin, west Of Helper on the
Utah railway, and Price.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
Resolution.

Whereas God, in His infinite wis
dom. has called from our midst Broth
er James Montgomery Whitmore, who
departed from this life on the 21st
day Of November. 1920, and
Whereas. In the loss OF our departed
brother we feel that not only the lodge
has suffered an irrepardbic loss, but
the state OF Utah and Carbon county
as well. and particularly his widow
and children. and
Whereas, We deem II our duty as a
lodge and as members composing the
lodge to express In some small way.
as much as our words will permit. our
deep and sincere GRIEF " the loss Of n
brother who was held In such high
esteem among his numerous friends
and acquaintance. lie was one of the
foremost and useful citizens OF East
ern Utah: a man that spent the great
er part Of his life in the development
Of Eastern Utah. and particularly Car
bon county: n man who by his zeal
and untirinR efforts assisted TO n very
great extent in subduing the desert
and making Il blossom az n rose. and
to produce the necessities OF life.
thereby enabling Us TO have our path
ways strewn with flowers and our
tables spread with plenty our de-
parted brother was n man Of sterling
integrity. unsullied honor and absolute
honesty: he was always true TO his
friends and associates: his word was
as good as his bond. and his charity
never failed. Many n man and woman
have been benefiCiaries Of his charity.
encouragement and words Of counsel.
he was a devoted husband and a kind
and indulgent father. now, therefore.
be Il
Resolved. That Price Lodge No. 80.
Knights OF Pythiaa. and the members
thereof extend our heartfelt and sim
core sympathy to the bereavei widow
and children Of our departed brother
In this the hour Of their great grief
and sorrow. and express the hope, and
b9sing the same upon a firm reliance
81 Divine Providence and His writings
contained In the Holy Book. assure
them that our departed brother IL not
dead. but sleeping. and that he will
meet his loved ones again In a better
world: and be Il further
Resolved. That we spread this reso-
luton upon the minute book Of our
lodge and send copies thereof under
the seal % the lodge 20 his bsreayed
widow and 90 each OF his bereavcd
children, and that the same be pub
lished In each Of the Price papers.
Approved and adopted In open
lodge By unanimous vote of the mem
beers present this the 9TH DAY OF De-
cembor. A. D.. 1890.
j. w LOOFBOURow.
g. 3. PRICE,
T. u. GARRETT.
Committee.
Dated. Price. Utah. Dec Z. 1899.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
TERMINAL RAILWAY SPUR
HEARING IS CONCLUDED

The hearing being conducted by the
public utilities commission for the
interstate commerce commission ut
the state capital ended yesterday, and
the case viii 90 10 Washington, u. c.,
with what rcoommendatisn the Utah
commission may care 30 make. The
application comes from the Utah Ter
minal Railway company for pcrmis-
sion to construct and engage in inter-
state commerce, line three and orc-
half miles from Standar,lyilic, 10 con-
meet with the Utah railway.
Witnesses for the Denver aud Rio
Grande, which is protesting the appl-
cation, were l. II. Like, general sup
erintendcnt Of the Utah lines, and c.
A. Stotlcr, trainmaster up at Helper,
both Of whom testified that their
road, II IL had the cars and motive
power, could handle three hundred
cars day up the Spring Canyon
branch as switching proposition.
There are no telegraph stations nor
agents ON the present six miles of line.
Fred A, Sweet of the Standard Coal
company, and J. Win Knight of the
Spring Canyon Coal company, were
on the stand in brief rebu,tal, after
which the case was submitted.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
UTAH TERMINAL RAILROAD
CASE is UP FOR HEARING

Lack of adequate caI service for the
Spring Canyon coal mine district of
Carbon county by the Denver and Rio
Hrande was charged last Monday by
r. 4, Sweet, president of the Stand
ara Coal company of Utah, who with
other witnesses, including viii Knight
of the Spring Canyon Coal company,
attempted 10 show before the public
utilities commission that the Utah
Terminal railroad is the outgrowth OF
necessity Sweet told how the larger
mines in that district, the Peerless.
Standard and the Spmg Canyon, had
been cramped for facilities when de
pending solely upon the Denver and
ITO Grande aud finally had built the
Utah Terminal three and six-tenths
miles, 10 connect their mines with the
Utah railroad.
To tins movement he said the Den,
yer and Rio Grande objected upon the
grounds that the case, being one on
railroad construction, should be heard
by the interstate commerce commits.
sion, but the Utah public utilities com,
mission decided that since the railroad
lies wholly within Utah the jurisdie.
ton Is entirely in the hands of the
Utah commission, so decision was
made, The decision, carrying the per
mission 20 construct the railroad wa,
claimed by the Denver and Rio
Grande to have jurisdiction only over
shipments within the state of Utah
hence without decision from Inc
interstate commerce commission an,
new railroad can handle no coal Thai
is destined outside Utah. The Utah
Terminal management therefore wen
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10

TO the insterstate commerce commits
sion for permission TO handle outside
shipments also over its line and the
interstate body requested the Utah
utilities commission to hear the case
and transmit the evidence with recon.
mendations.
The case before the state commits
sion, for the interstate commission
opened Monday, Sweet being the first
witness for the Utah Terminal. He
said the car service of the Denver and
Rio Grande averaged So per cent,
while the Utah railway had furnished
a 100 per cent car supply. On ac-
count of a lack Of cars supplied the
Standard had been sued for monde
livery and had been compelled to pay
damages.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
TO OUR NUMEROUS SUBSCRIBE
Frs AND PATRONS.

Our latest telephone directory was
issued on December !, 1920, at con-
siderable expense to the company and
time employed thereon. We desire
that our eight hundred or more sub
scnbers and very many patrons make
use Of the directory. Our exchange is
too large for even an operator long in
the service to remember All numbers,
much less for a new operator When
one must take time TO look up n num-
Der service is delayed. This being the
case, We trust that no one will become
offended if an operator refuse to es-
tablish connection without the num-
Der being given. Yours for better
service,
EASTERN UTAH TELEPHONE co.
J. REX MILLER, Mgr
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10
PACKAGES FOR ABROAD.

Persons sending gift packages to
Europe are asked to mark them with
the inscription; "If unbelievable
give 10 the poor" This request is
made by the postal department in all
eases unless the package contains arti-
eles of great value The rules prohib-
iting the sending of perishabes as
gifts to Europe viii apply this year as
heretofore.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-12-10

John II. Rcdd has taken lease for
five years on the property OF Or, y. NJ
Neher az the corner OF Tenth aud
Main streets az Price. where he pro-
poach 20 put Ia a gasoline service sta
ton. Ho has an option 10 purchase
tho property az any time before the
expiration 81 his leaae Tor five thou
sand dollars The lot has "a frontage
OF forty feet and runs back 90 tho