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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
GIRLS SHORT COURSE FOR
MARATHON COUNTY

The girls of Marathon County are to
have a weeks short course in Home
Economics, to be held in Wausau,
April Goth to oath.
The course is open to all girls be-
tween the ages of fifteen and twenty
one years inclusive, and no tuition
will be charged. The only cost is the
girls will be their living expenses
while in the city.
The work will start at 900 a. m.
Tuesday, April 90 and close Saturday
noon, April "a. Every forenoon will
be given to cooking lessons, and the
afternoon to different demonstrations
of interest to the girls. Among these
will be the cutting and fitting of a
dress. canning with the pressure
cooker, dyeing and renovating of
clothing. and poultry eulling. Assist
ing the home demonstration agent in
this course will be several workers of
the Home Economics department at
Madison and a well-known dressmak-
er. The class cannot be larger than
twenty girls, so the girls who make
application first will have the pref
erence.
ne course Is uSSlSneQ especially
for those girls who have not had any
opportunity for cookery and sewing in
school. 1t is to be hoped that the
maximum RLatoer may avail them
selves of this splendid course and take
advantage of all the good things il
offers.
Any girls interested may write to the
Home Demonstration Agent for fur
ther information.
MARY A. BRADY
Agent
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TELLS HIS STORY IN COURT
Youth Who Jumped from Train and
Was Located at Junction City
May be Given a Chance
to Make Good

Eugene Ellener, the 14-year-old
Brandon youth who created such a
sensation when he escaped from the
Marathon county sheriff by leaping
from a passenger train on the valley
division of the st. Paul road, and who
was afterwards taken into custody at
Junction City, isn't such bad sort-at
least Judge c. A. Fowler of Fond du
Lac believes the boy has latent good in
him and is disposed to give him a
chance.
The youthful Ellener was taken
back to Fond du Lac last week and
retained his attitude of nerve until he
faced Judge Fowler on the witness
stand in Juvenile court. Following
the question as to why ne had run
away from the home of his father in
Brandon, the boy broke down and
sobbed bitterly. He said living in one
room with his father was lonesome
and didn't seem like home. The youth
declared that his cousins were willing
to keep him and he would behave with
them.
Judge Fowler stated that he would
communicate with the cousins and if
he found that they were satisfied with
the boys conduct during the past few
weeks that he resided with them, he
would permit the boy to go to Mosinee
to live with the relatives.-Stevens
Point Gazette.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
BURNED THE NOTE

The meeting of the Ladies' Aid of
the First Universalist church, held
last Wednesday was a memorable
one. On that occasion the committee
in charge of the organ fund, composed
of Mrs. c. c. Yawkey, chairman, Mrs.
A. L. Kreutzer, and Mrs. Karl Mathie,
submitted statement showing that
the last of the obligation had been paid
and the chairman, after few felici-
tous remarks, with reference to the
excellent work of the ladies, burned
the note, amid the applause of those
present. When the church was built
the ladies assumed the responsibility
of selecting and paying for the organ,
and the consideration was $4,000.
The society assumed another re-
sponsibility at the meeting on Wednes-
day, that of furnishing funds for the
sustaining Of two Armenian children.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
ANSWERS LAST SUMMONS

The people of Stratford and vicin-
ity were shocked Sunday morning to
hear of the death of Peter Strachota.
Though he had been in i'll health for
some time, his condition was not con-
sidered very serious, until about three
weeks ago, when he was taken to St.
Joseph's hospital at Marshfeld. He
grew rapidly worse and on Sunday
morning, March 7th surrounded by
his wife and number of children he
peacefully passed away over to the
great beyond. Peter Strachota, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Strachota, was
born at st. Kilian, June g. 1874 and
died March 7, 1920, at the age of as
years months and days. His early
life was spent at st. Kilian, where he
grew to manhood, and where in Sept.
10, 1899 he was united in marriage to
Miss Agnes Hall, the marriage was
blessed with nine children, seven of
whom survive; Agnes, Esther, Alice,
Lucille, Helen, Walter and Peter, Jr.
Laura, daughter, died at the age of
13, March 20, 1919; Leonard, died in
infancy.
The life of Peter Strachota was one
VI uoCLulnCo0 anu UNUSUALLY aSGlf4tJ
in the year 1899 he was interested in
a saw mill at Athens, upon disposing
of this, he lived at Wausau for several
years. Then moving to Stratford, he
entered the Stratford house, which at
that time was the leading hotel in
Stratford. While still in business he
became buyer and shipper of live
stock in which he continued up to the
present day.
He disposed of his hotel about ten
years ago, and moved onto a large
farm three miles north OF Stratford,
where the family reside at present.
Besides the family he leaves four
brothers: Kilian of Wausau, Andrew
and Edward of st. Paul, Wenzel of
Alberta, Canada, and a sister Mrs. S.
Emmer of Minneapolis to mourn the
loss of loving father and affection
ate brother.
The entire community extend their
heartfelt sympathy to them in this
their dark hour of grief
The funeral was held Thursday
from the st. Joseph's Catholic church
in this village, Rev. j. l.. Schumacher
officiating.-Stratford Journal.
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Tuesday Aug. 8, 1855

John Gebhart is making prepara-
tions to commence work on his new
block. Several buildings have been
torn down and his main store moved
further south to give him the nec-
essary rom.
The committee appointed by the
County Board to purchase a fountain
and place the same in the county
square, met in Wausau last Saturday,
and made arrangements to have the
purchase made forthwith. The commit
tee is composed of Messrs. Kronenwet-
ter. Zimmerman and Pagel. 1t has
been suggested that the old cistern on
Third street, three in number, which
are all conected, be used for the re-
fuse water,
The town of Hurley is having a run
OF sickness. While that city has plenty
of iron, t hasn't the purest of water.
The Appleton Post says Of Hurley's
water: From the peculiar chemical
combination which takes place be-
tween the iron of the water end the
tannln III the tea a very good quality
of writing fluid is obtained, and presto.
the teapat becomes an ink we'll. 1t
is literally true that the tea Is not
only as black as ink, but possesses its
characteristic flavor.
Mr.. Nutter, city surveyor, is making
survey with view of establishing
system OF sewerage for our city.
A club has recently been formed
composed OF dozen of the young men
OF the cksE, with about as many young
ladies' IS honorary members. They
have laid out very fine court on the
vacant lot between the residences of
Messrs. Montgomery and Sherman and
nave a complete outfit which they
have already made use of.
Yesterday, at noon, word came in
that the fires which had been raging
west OF us were approaching Singles
mills, and everything was in great
danger. Numbers of men immediately
started for the seat of the conflagra-
tion and by the hardest labor succeed
ed in checking the flames. The stea-
mer left here about four p. M, but by
that time the danger was over. A
light rain last night tended to quiet
the flames, and no more danger is ap-
pretended. At one time it seemed
as if the entire property at Rib Mills
must go, and nothing but the best of
work saved it.
On Sunday afternoon peices of
charred paper and cloth fell, evidently
from the Spencer fire. AS this is
twenty-five miles from the village. it
shows that the fire must have been
terrific.
W. w. Albers & Co., have purchased
the drug store of A. c. Clark. They
will take possession in day or two,
and will at once proceed to improve
the place OF business, giving it gem
eral overhauling. AS soon as the re-
pairs are completed they will put in
a large new stock of drugs, medicines,
toilet articles, ETC., and leave nothing q
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
WAUSAU CHAPTER
Royal Arch MasOns Observe
Annual Past High
Priests Night

Last Tuesday evening about 200
chapter Masons, met at the Temple to
be present at Past High Priest 'Ssnight,
which event is observed annually. 1t
was an unusually pleasant event, as
a feature of the occasion was the pre-
sentation of fifteen Past High Priests
jewels.
The work of the evening was in the
Royal Arch degree. which was con-
ferred by the following Past High
Priests.
". w. Albers, H. G. Flieth, N. Helm
emann, D. McNaughton, A. V. Gear
hart, s. NJ. QUaw, P. ]. Hopp, L. NJ.
Willard, F. c. Boyce, Joseph F. Smith
and E. D. Widmer
At the close of the work, at IL
o'clock, a sumptuous dinner was
served by the ladies of the Eastern
Star. A program followed, with H. G..
Fleith as toastmester, which consisted
of music by male quartette-Messrs
Parker and J. e. Murray.
Letters of regrets were read from
p. A. Riebe, Sacramento, California;
C. A. Nutter, Medford. Oregan and C..
c. Parlin, Philadelphia, Pa.
Wausau Chapter, then presented
beautiful jewel to each of the Past
High Priests mentioned above. Jewels
were forwarded to those who were un-
able to be present
DR.. Joseph F. Smith in behalf of the
Past High Priests spoke in response
to the presentation. E. d. Widmer
welcomed the visiting companions and
there were responses by DR.. l. d.
Steffen. of Amigo: E. F. Bosworth of
Merrill, DR.. G. w. Spang of Clinton
vile, Geo. LaBOur, Grand Rapids, Mr.
Mortenson of StTatford.
One of the very enjoyable talks was
from Past High Priest, Melvin Nj.
Weeks of Grand Rapids, who formerly
resided in Wausau. Melvin has as
many warm friends in Wausau to the
square inch as any one we know OF
and he took occasion to speak in very
complimentary terms of Wausau and
its people; it is unnecessary to say
that he received an ovation, not only
Tor his clever oratory, but for the
reason that he holds a warm spot in
the hearts of our people. 1t was an
unusually pleasant and successful
evening.
The following were present from
out of the city:
ClintOnvlle-Julius PTenZlon, DR..
G. w. Spang. Jas. Leyrer, Chas. Ben
nett, S. 1. Tilleson.
Portage. Horn.
Merrill-G. A. Foster, ]. E. Lam
bert A. F. Peterman and F. A. Schroe-
der.
Nekoosa-A IT, Marvin
Grand Rapids-M. ~ Weeks, e. ].
Clark, w. A. Baldauf, E. B. Smart, L.
Horton, Sam Church, Geo. LaBour, A.
c. Modson. c. F. Kellogg, E. Anderson.
Milwaukee-W. S. Moore
Antigo-T. ID. Steffen, G. w. Grand
ell, Otis Remington, E. Hoiem, E. F.
Horn, G. F. Peters, C. w. Van Doren,
f. A. Yahn F. A Millwell, John Joss
lyn, B. L. Bard, F. w. Bouter. S. ].
Tenk, L. A. Matthias. J. II. Porter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

L. w. Thayer went to Ripon last
Friday.
CIV. Cate of Stevens Point is in the
city.
Geo. Fernald, Jr, was in waupaca
last week.
Al. Filter left for his home In Colo
RADIO last "Wednesday.
W. Stahl will go up the line of the
l.. S. road tomorrow with a car of
saloon fixtures destined for Hurley.
Rib Hill seems to be the great at
traction for picnic parties. Not less
than half dozen parties have been
over there this week. 1t is a two
hours drive from the city, over one
of the prettiest roads In Marathon
county; that is, the scenery is per-
rectly gorgeous, and the road bed as
smooth as in our city, excepting the
last mile, which is near the summit of
the hill, and is very rocky. The road
In question runs past Singles mill
down to and across Rib river, and
strikes Rib Hill at the extreme west
end. The rise from that point to the
farm where the horses and carriages
- - ASAS 40 Aoi 0iy liOSlCSdUl6. the
farm to the highest point is less than
one half mile. 1t is trip that la
dies can take without great fatigue.
as about fifteen have demonstrated
that fact the past week. The view
from the summit well pays the exer-
tion in getting there. From a ledge
OF rocks which rises above the trees
and which, by the way, is delightful
spot to partake of luncheon, being
covered over with moss and sufficient
ly uneven to form rustic seats,-can be
seen the city of Wausau, and sur
rouding country. The hill is mostly
covered with hemlock trees, and so
thickly do they stand, and of such
enormous size that only now and then
Is a ray Of sunshine able to crawl
through. On the south side of the hill.
on the route spoken Of is half dozen
farms, the soil Is rich, and notwith-
standing the severe drought are yield
ing good crops. Forty rods across
the top takes one to the south side,
from where another grand stretch of
county Is visible. On clear day it
is trip worth while taking.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
WISCONSIN LEAGUE OF WO.
MEN VOTERS

On February 20, 1920, at a mass
meeting held at the Athletic club in
Milwaukee, a large group of women
representing many parts of the state
organized the Wisconsin League of
women voters, adopted constitution,
and elected the following officers:
President, Mrs. Ben Hooper, Oshkosh;
First Vice President, Mrs. John S.
Walbridge, Jr., Milwaukee; Third
Vice President, Mrs. H. X. Curtis,
Milwaukee; Recording Secretary, Mrs.
c. H. Annes, Milwaukee; Correspond
Ing Secretary, Mrs. Charles B. Quar-
les, Milwaukee; Treasurer, DR.. Ida l..
Schell, Milwaukee: Auditor, Mrs.
Charles Mccarthy, Madison; Histor-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
RAIN AND AN ELECTRICAL STORM

Rain commenced to fall on Wednes-
day evening. 1t was not much heavier
than a mist at first. On Thursday at
about ten o'clock it came down in tor
rents and with it there was thunder
and lightning The rain and warm
weather on those days took off much
snow. 1t turned cold Friday Tis we'll
We do not want a destructive flood
The wind Friday was from the north
and was strong enough to blow the
hair off a dog.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
THE MURDEROUS GRADE
CROSSING

There were n persons killed and
200 injured at grade crossings of rail-
roads on highways in the state of Wis
consin during the year ending June 80,
1919. With the increasing construc-
ton of excellent roads and the conse-
quent increase in automobile travel
ing, these figures are likely to be high
er each succeeding year, unless there
is some method Of eliminating the
danger adopted. Both the State High
way Commission and the Railroad
Commission are devoting a great deal
of attention to the subject. Ten dan
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has been held unconstitutional by the
supreme court. The findings were
that such were nothing more than
book adjustments and represent in
creases in the value of corporation
stocks because of increased earnings.
We have had cold winter, but it
has been free of icy walks and streets.
Just now when we are having rains
and freeze ups and person walks ir-
regular at times, and cuts a few antics.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
PROPERTY PURCHASE

II. H. Scholfield has purchased the
residence of Miss Margaret Scholfleld
on MeClellen street, now occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Mathie. The resi-
dence now occupied by Mr. and Mrs.
H. H. Scholfield, on McClellen street,
owned by Ross Beebe. has been sold
TO Elmer Miller.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
DEATH OF MRS. E. L. BROWNE

Mrs. E. L. Browne of waupaca died
Sunday. March g. She was the wife
of E. L. Browne. prominent in law,
who for many years, was frequent
visitor TO wausau trying cases In the
Circuit court. March 4, 1920, was the
64th anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs
Brownies marriage. She was 81 years
old
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
BASE BALL

Wausau may have a base ball club
which belongs to the semi-professional
league and which will play regular
weekly games in Wausau
This city needs some diversion of
this kind. There have been several
meetings of the "Lumberjacks' and
others interested to talk over the sit
uation and the following officers were
elected:
President-Ovid Belanger.
VicePres.-J. r. Brushert.
Sec. and Manager-Wm. H. Brech-
Ter
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gerous crossings in Iowa county on the
old military road were eliminated in
a stretch of nine miles. The highway
engineers moved the road, which is an
important part of the state trunk sys-
tenn to one side of the railroad.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
SENTENCED TO STATES PRISON

Last Wednesday,, Mrs. Stanley
Bloomski, found guilty of murder in
the second degree for killing her son,
Alban, aged 6, was sentenced Thurs
day to 20 years in states prison at
Waupun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
NOT TAXABLE

The revenue law which provides
that tax be levied on stock dividends
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ian, Mrs. Simon Gottlieb, Kenosha.
The aim of the Wisconsin League of
Women Voters is: A country In
which all voters speak English, read
their own ballots, and honor the Am
erican flag. Specifically, the league
will work for education in citizenship,
and better laws for women and chill
dren.
1t is not the purpose of this organ
ization to promote the principles or
policies of any one political party,
but it does aim to so instruct it's
members as to fit them to choose in
telligently the principles they wish to
endorse.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
OCCURRENCES OF LONG AGO.
ITEMS OF NEWS BOILED DOWN FROM THE
WAUSAU PILOT THIRTY-THREE YEARS AGO

lwanting to make that first class es-
Establishment.
An exceptionally good score was
made by the sharp shooters yester-
| day.
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The election for the manager plan
Of city government in New London,
Tuesday resulted in it's defeat.
Evening star., 1920-01-12
SURFACE GOOD, BASINS
ICE SAFE FOR SKATERS

The ice at the tidal basin is today
in good condition for ice skating ac-
cording to word received from the
officials in charge.
Although the temperature has been
rising a little above freezing the last
few days, causing the surface to melt
somewhat, the temperature at nights
drops and the surface freezes again.
This happening is really beneficial to
the enjoyment of the skaters, it is ex-
planned. as the ice which becomes a
little rough toward the end Of the
day presents smooth appearance
each time on the morrow.
The weather bureau states that the
temperature will remain about the
same today, with a slight rise redict-
ed for tomorrow. The ice is still thick
enough to insure the safety of the
lieve that it will remain some little
time that way.
L. Gordon Leech. superintendent of
the tidal basin. states that more
skates than ever are in readiness for
the ice skaters, and preparations for
the handling of large crowd are be-
ing made for this afternoon and even
ing. Yesterday the basin had great
crowds, the number being estimated
from 10000 to 10000.
The great number of machines
parked along the basin yesterday aft
ernoon, filled with spectators, pre-
sented a novel sight. surprising the
numbers of machines that assemble
on the speedway in the spring for the
Saturday afternoon band concerts 1t
was almost impossible for late corners
to find any space for parking.
Evening star., 1920-01-12
GIRLS SENSIBLE DRESS
TO Be URGED ON PUPILS
Lip Sticks, Hair Rats" Etc, Will
Be Topic of Community
Gathering.

The old question of sensible dress
and appearance of girls in the high
schools and junior high schools has
arisen again among parents. teachers
and children. 1t viii be introduced
for discussion at the next meeting of
Association by w. L. Peet next Fri
day night. A better understanding of
the subject between parents and
teachers was urged today by Miss
Alice Deal, principal of the junior
high sch ool and president of the High
School Teachers Union.
only a small proportion of the girls
in our school and in the high schools
are addicted to the use of rouge, lip
sticks, bizarre hair dressing and un-
suitable garments" said Miss Deal.
but we constantly suggest to the girls
the deslrability of good taste in dress.
and make them understand how silly
it is to paint their lips and faces, do
up their hair in odd fashion and
otherwise make themselves unpleas-
antly conspicuous.
."The girls who have returned to
school after being employed for a
wear or two seem most inclined to
dress up for school. but they usually
are amenable to suggestion. A few
girls have imposed on indulgent par
ents to permit them to use rouge by
saving every other girl uses it.
can't be different ! should like to
send a little message to all such
parents. that they turn deaf ears to
such pleas for Indulgence"
Mr.. Peet said he will take up the
subject at the next meeting of the
Cleveland Park School Community
Association in the John Eaton School
Friday night.
Evening star., 1920-01-12
APPEAL FOR THE RELIEF
OF "REMNANT" OF PEOPLE
Cablegrams Stating Distressfu1
Conditions in the Near East
Are Made Public.

a gratifying assurance of the ef-
fectlVeness and vital necessity of the
campaign for relief in the near east,
Armenia especially. is contained in
cablegrams recently and unexpectedly
received through the naval radio sta
tion at New York and furnished to
Mrs. Cabot Stevens. in charge of
Washington headquarters.
Mako one more effort, ye ever
ready hearts. for the remnant of a.
people, wired Zavan, Armenian
Patriarch Of Constanrineple More
than 100000 Armenian men. women
and children in the Caucasus are in
greatest need of food, clothing and
medicines, and without your further
help will perish. God sent you, the
people Of America, to help Armenia.
and am grateful to Him for your
coming" wefe phrases used by
Kevork V, Supreme Patriarch and
at 4 Etchmian. .ne fao tfnasn hariared Ghanea ana
forty thousantl Greeks in Turkey have
return from deportation to their dew
astated homes OF 10000 Greek
orphans. 1000 are adrift and un-
cared for We appeal for help to save
these children and to enable farmers,
fishermen and artisans to be re-
patriated and start afresh," cabled
Joachim, Archbishop of Aenos, presi-
dent of the Greek relief commission
Who can close their hearts and
purses to such statements and ap-
peals What shall the answer be?'
asks Mrs. Stevens.
Evening star., 1920-01-12

Continued from First Page.)
riod he had left the city with his wife
TO engage in Red Cross work in Bel
riun. We are also reliably informed
that he closed up his house and kept
it closed all during the war.
RESIGNATION From Board Alleged.
eve are also advised that prior to
his departure from the city he sent
his resignation as a member of the
school board to the president of the
board of Commissioners. The un-
Van Schaick had no actual residence
in this District for two years next
preceding his appointment, and is
therefore disqualified by statute. The
Interpretation of this statute was for
the first time judicia1ly construed in
a similar case of Newman VS.. United
States ex rel FrizZeli, and the court
there held that constructive residence
would not meet the statute, and that
actual presence was necessary three
years next preceding the appointment" :"
Others Wish to BE Heard.
The committee adjourned at noon to
attend meeting Of the Senate. Hear
ings were resumed-at , o'clock this
afternoon Others desiring to be heard
NICK. Clayton, William 3. Westlake,
Washington Topham, John Saul, Will
liam J. Ryan. w L. Peet, A. ]. Driscoll,
Mrs Alice Pollock. Conrad Syme. D. A.
Edmunds, " L. Toomey, DR.. Wiseman.
Milton Ze1ler, DR.. H. J. Calls. Mrs. F.
s. Tanner, DR.. Starr Parsons and c..
NJ. Taine.