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Evening journal., 1921-06-25
THESE RUBBER BALLS
WERE 'HIGHBALLS'

MARYSVILLE. Cal-It seemed
for time that the grown men of
this little city were getting an at
tack of second childhood.
StOrekeepers noticed an over
whelming demand for rubber balls,
and small boys had to go without
while papa bought up the stock. 1t
created gossip. II didn't seem nat
ural. 1t wasn't. as Prohibition
Officer Heehan discovered when he
got hold OF one and bounced IL. The
ball broke and out poured a regu-
lation sized drink of moonshina-
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
SEE NO CHANCE FOR
TINSMAN To LAND

Special TO The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON, ID. c. June as
There is little chance that William
Tinsman will be selected as prohibi-
tion commissioner from Delaware.
Senator Ball is set against the ap-
pointmnt, Il was asserted here todays
and il is hardly likely that Presi-
dent Harding would go counter to
the wishes OF the Republican sena-
tor from the Diamond State.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
MAY BE WARREN COUNCIL

The name General Joseph War
rem Council" in honor OF the Revo-
lutionary War hero who died in bat
tie at Bunker Hill, was suggested as
the name OF the new council OF the
American Association for the Recog-
milton OF the Irish Republic at a
meeting held last night in st. Mary's
Hall. Sixth and Pine streets. The
name win be forwarded to head
quarters for approval.
A brief session was held by the
new council on account Of the ex-
cessive heat and no other business
Of importance was transacted. The
next meeting viii be held at the same
place on Friday night July s.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
RARY sUFTERs sCALns

Annie Schinfeldt the "a year old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Schinfeld, 701 French street. was
treated at the Delaware Hospital.
yesterday afternoon for severe scalds
of the right foot and left hand. The
child was about to be given a bath
by her mother. When left for a
moment, she attempted to climb into
the tub, which was filled with boil
ing water. After being treated the
child was taken home.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
JAIL RAILROAD TREsPAssERs

John Braere. Peter Braere and G.
". Brown, charged by Special on.
Ger w. c. Parker with trespass or
the Pennsylvania Railroad. were SEN
fenced to the New Castle County
Workhouse for thirty days each by
Magistrate Stradley this morning
Henry Emberly and Frank Wenger
similarly charged, were dismissed.
Alvin McDougal. Josef Alvarez ana
Mariana Lleva, charged by Specia
officer stephen j. O'Neil with tres
pass on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. were each sentenced tc
thirty days in the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
DANFoRTH HEAD OF DRUGGISTS

At a special meeting of the direc-
tors Of the Delaware Pharmaceutical
Society held yesterday afternoon at
Danforth's store, Third and Market
streets, organization was perfected
and n. B. Danforth elected president.
The directors were elected at the
monthly meeting Of the society held
last week. They are James T. Chal-
lengei, of New Castle; n. b. Dan
forth ]. o. Bosley, John S. Brokaw
and Peter T. Bienkowski
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
CUCK00S, ORIOLES
ESCAPE FAMINE

The drought is not worrying
cuckoos and orioles along the Bran
dywine creek because they have
solved the food problem and other
birds have not.
Thousands Of tent caterpillars re-
Gently swarmed on trees and shrubs
on the old Scarlet farm opposite De-
borah's rock on the Brandywine
above Rockland. Most birds in the
vicinity can neither swallow nor di-
gest the insects, but the cuckoos
and the orioles can.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
GEORGE l.. BRECK DEAD.

The funeral and interment of
George Lardner Breck. a former
resident Of this city, who died in
Scranton. Pa, recently. will take
place at the DUPONT de Nemours
Cemetery, at O'Clock. standard
time. tomorrow afternoon. Mr..
Breck was born at "Rokeby," Chris
tiana hundred, and spent his boy
hood and early manhood in this vi
einity. Breck's Lane is named after
member of the family.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
BANK CLEARINGs DECREASE.

Clearings Of the local banks for
the week ending today as announced
by the National Bank Of Delaware,
the clearing house. amounted to So
426, ASH as compared with s3,-
270,947.27 for the corresponding
week o fast year This decrease
reflects the general decrease in local
business during the readjustment
period
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
LABORATORY FOR
ATLAS POWDER
CONTINUED from first page

NC0IIIIIIHTN IIVIII IIIoN VdbET
Trust Building at Ninth and Market
streets.
It is the intention Of the company
to erect upon the tract just bought
high-gra laboratory building.
modern in every detail, one-story
high. Of tile and stucco construction.
Work on the project will start at an
early date. When completed. the
laboratory proper will have a total
floor space OF about G000 square feet
and the total monetary consideration
will be in the neighborhood Of
$4,000
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
WHEEL DROPS OFF THIS AUTO

While driving south on French
street in the rear OF the Public
Building this morning. Foster Pan
coast. automobile dealer at the
Southeast Corner OF Twelfth and
French streets, lost the right hind
wheel Off his Overland car. No
damage was done 10 the car with
the exception OF the end of the axle.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
NEW BUILDING PERNnrs.

Inspector Preston has issued the
following building permits:
J. T. Green, 1146 East Twelfth
street. addition. 5000.
David Connor. 1902 West Fifth
street. garage. 500.
X. Swientokowslxi, 1908 Bradford
street. addition, S125.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
HE SAT ON OPEN KNIFE

John Fletcher, aged 20 years 1908
West Third street, was treated at
the Delaware Hospital last night for
decorations Of the right thigh. The
young man is said to have sat on an
open penknife. sustaining the in
juries The man was allowed to go
home after treatment.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
AUTO ON FIRE.

District companies responded to
an alarm from Box No. 312 at
Thirty-fourth and Market streets
shortly before o'clock this after
noon TO extinguish a fire which
badly damaged an automobile. The
machine belongs to T. L. Holmes.
64O2 North Twelfth street. Philadei-
phia. Damage amounted to $500.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
AUTO BUMPS HORSE.

An automobile owned by Mrs.
Laura NJ. Woodward, Centreville and
operated by ]. w. Woodward, coll
lided with a horse and wagon,
owned and driven by Isaac V.
Brooks, sos Poplar street, at Ninth
and King streets this afternoon. The
horse was slightly injured.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
CHURCH BAKE SALE.

A bake sale will be given by tho
Auxiliary Of the Womens Foreign
Missionary Society of Harrison
Street NJ. E. Church next Wednesday
afternoon in the basement of the
church. Homemade. cakes, pies,
rolls and candies will Be for sale.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
PAROLE THIS TRIO.

Having been cured of the drug
habit after receiving treatment at
the workhouse, Lowell Moore.
Thomas Golden and Bernard Col
den were paroled to Detective Hor-
ace Mcdaniel by Deputy Judge
Lynn in Municipal Court this morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
CHILnREN,s Dan AT GRACE.

Chndren's Day will be observed at
Grace p. f. Church. Brandywine
Hundred. at 2.SO o'clock, new time,
tomorrow afternoon.
The lawn fete given recently on
the lawn of Curtis B. Talley netted
over sea.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
MT. SALEM sCOUTs no NIEEr

The Boy Scouts OF Mt. Salem NJ.
f. Church will give an entertain
ment in the Sunday school room on
Tuesday evening.
The first quarterly conference will
be held on Friday evening with DIT.
Robert Watt, district superintend-
ent. presiding.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
FINE THREE As DRINKS

Fines OF $40 and costs were i'm
posed on William A. Tyson. John
Murphy and Edward Henley when
they pleaded guilty to charges of
drunkenness in Municipal Court this
morning.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
PUPILS IN RECITAL

A recital will be given by the pu-
pills of Charles r. Edwards in st.
Pauls NJ. L. Church on Monday
evening.
The ST. Paurs Sunday school ex-
cursion will be held at Augustine
Beach next Thursday.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
RRIDGEYILLE WINs-

Special to the Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN, Del. June 25.-
The Bridgeville ball team defeated
the Millsboro yesterday afternoon.
. to 1. Olliphant. Laurers slab ar
tist, did the twirling for Bridgeville.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
MIR. sI'ETsER RECEIVERS.

Albert Stetser, president Of the
Levy Court, who has been IN for
about q week. has recovered sufi-
ciently to leave his home. He was
outdoors for the first time yesterday
and visited the Court House this
morning.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
NEW YORK. COTTON

NEW YORK, June 25 Omitted
Press Cotton slightly hrmer to-
day. July was up 10 at 1898: Oc-
tober 11.S5, up Z; December 12.4O,
up IA; January 1880, up Is; March
1880, up s; May 1924, up 22.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
CHICAGO GRAINS

CHICAGO, June 25 Omitted Press)
Opening grain:
Wheat July 131@A; Sept 1241z
o..
Corn. July 60; Sept. 621A OK.
Oats, July 3S1s a 4; Sept 4Oh
az.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
TYPHOID AT GEORGETOWN.

GEORGETOWN Del. June 25.-
Due to cause which has not been
ascertained an outbreak of typhoid
fever has occurred and several res
idents are i'll with the disease.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25

Like flowers spring from the soil.
opportunity springs from reading and
using the Want Ads.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1921-06-25
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company, DUPONT Build.
ing, furnish the following quotations
of local securities:
Evening journal., 1921-06-25

NO need to make a long trip TO en-
10y an outing. There Is no better
place than sheilpot Park
Evening journal., 1921-06-25

The Want Ads work for you con-
utantly; that is why they in out
Adv.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
WARM WELCOME
FOR TRADE TOUR
Ladysmith Gives St. Paul Boost
ers Enthusiastic Reception
Fine Entertainment

LadySmNh people turned out almost
Paul wholesalers and manufacturers,
who are on their 1921 trade tour. Tues
day.
The heavy special train OF twelve
coaches stopped here briefly about 80
and several members of the Ladysmith
Chamber Of Commerce were picked up
and made the trip east as far as CataW-
ba and return. The local delegation
gave each man on the train a folder
advertising Ladysmith as a i II g
''enough undeveloped water power
within radius of twenty-five miles to
supply a city of 100000" The local
committee was headed by Mayor Luell
and included President !. l.. McCOrison.
Of the Chamber of Commerce, L. G..
Streater. w. a. Blackburn, Frank
Fountain. r. w. Richardson. G. J.
Dregne and l.. E. McGill.
The special returned to Ladysmith at
) 80. remaining here the entire evening.
Several hundred kids" were at the sta
tion when the train pulled III and
marched III the parade after they had
decked themselves out in gaily colored
hats distributed as the parade formed
With the varied assortment of whistles.
balloons" clackers.' and other adyertis=
ing specialties, it was surely ''sOme
party" for the youngsters.
The Minnesota State Band led the
parade and furnished music for the free
entertainment at the fair grounds in
the evening The grand stand, packed to
OverfOwing. did not hold half the
crowd that went to the fair grounds af-
ter supper to greet the visitors from st,
Paul. Probably 5000 or more people
were on the grounds. Vocal solos by
Hal Geer and several reels of moving
pictures entertained the crowd until
about 8 80 The crowd led by Mr..
Geer. sang couple Of songs, the words
being thrown Oh the screen.
The men from the capital city were
highly pleased with their reception in
Ladysmith and their visit here will
no doubt prove profitable to them i'll
with local firms.
During the forenoon the st. Paul
association. after spending the night
at Rice Lake. visited the towns be-
tween that city and Ladysmith. In the
afternoon, brief visits were made to
Tony, Glen Flora, Ingram, Hawkins.
Kennan and Catawba.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
DAIRY CENTER
SETTLERS PICNIC
3. G.. Packer, of Madison, Makes
Fine Address at Community
Gathering

The settlers of Dairy Center and
town of Big Falls held a big commun-
ity picnic at Gus Mitchell's farm on the
banks of the Flambeau river Wednes-
day.
Nearly all the settlers within ra.
dius of ten miles attended.
A picnic lunch was served at noon
and free lemonade and ice cream was
passed around.
At one o'clock, community singing
was led by Miss NOta Belknap, fol
lowed by an address by B. G. Packer
of the state immigration department
Next was a fine violin solo by Mrs
Burke. County Agent Schoepf gave
a talk. The children's play hour was
led by Miss Dresden.
Considerable amusement was fur
nished by the foot races and various
other contests. for which useful prizes
were awarded. donated by Dairy Cen
ter people and Ladysmith merchants
Everyone wore tag with theil
name on. which aided greatly in get
ting acquainted,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
BISHOP MITCHELL AT
METHODIST CHURCH

The people of Ladysmith and vicin-
ity were favored with rare treat last
Sunday evening when Bishop Charles
Bayard Mitchell of the st. Paul area of
the Methodist Episcopal ch c h
preached in the Methodist church in
this city. Although it was not known
until late in the week that he could
be secured and although the evening
was intensely warm, the entire capacity
Of the church was required to accom-
mOdae the audience that assembled.
The evening services of some Of the
other churches were suspended and
numbers came in cars from Bruce, Tony
and Glen Flora to hear the distin-
guished speaker. The bishops sermon
was masterly-fervid, eloquent, an d
scholarly and was highly appreciated
by the attentive congregation.
Several special numbers by the choir
were much enjoyed by all
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
SEVERAL BOOZE CASES
IN MUNICIPAL COURT

Alfred Peterson and Jack Nelson. the
young strangers who were arrested on
Thursday of last week for having
"moonshine" in their possession, got
off easy in municipal court Friday.
After entering a plea of guilty" they
got off with suspended sentence On
promise of leaving Rusk county and
remaining away and paying the costs
Of $500.
George Hampton, who plead guilty
the same day to possessing intoxicating
liquor contrary to law, was released on
paying the costs of the action, $500,
sentence being suspended
Ben Kimmer was arrested June Is
and brought before Judge Williams
charged with having liquor in his pos
session. He plead mot guilty" His
case was adjourned to June 27. He
deposited a $1,000 cash bond to assure
his appearance.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
IMPROVEMENT NOTES

r. S, Johnson is repainting his resi-
dence.
Frank Helm is painting his residence
on East Worden-av.
A new walk was laid Wednesday in
front of BragdOn's store.
George Spear fepainted his residence
on East Worden-av. last week.
Tile is on the ground for the J. w.
Yerhyen building The basement il
finished.
The foundation is completed on the
Manning building. The floor joists are
laid and the brick walls were started
Thursday.
Providing the district votes the
money some new sidewalks will be
put in at the highschool. the south side
school and the west side school after
July l.
Contractors C. f. Poole and son are
starting two new bungalows for L. NJ
Thomas on land east of the fail
grounds. These houses will be 24X24
and 10x16. one story.
The cement floor is completed in the
r. ]. Clark garage. the roof is on ano
the building enclosed The inside work
is being pushed rapidly and the build
ing will be completed in a few weeks
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
c. OF. c. PICNIC
BIG SUCCESS
Farmers and Town People Min
gle i'm Races and Games and
Enjoy Supper on
Lawn

The second Chamber of Commerce
and farmers picnic, held Wednesday
evening at the Flunker farm, 3 miles
northwest of this city, was not quite
as largely attended as the first one, but
was a complete success i'll every way.
Barnyard golf was one Of the games
played and several showed real skill
in throwing the horse-shoes Two foot
races were pulled off before supper. 4.
K. Stewart and III. ROboWski being the
winners
OF course. the eats" with the lawn
the big feature of the picnic and it was
evident that RuSk county ozone is con-
dusive to healthy appetites. The Cham
Der Of Commerce furnished coffee and
ice cream.
Th city were men were unable to re-
peat their feat at the first picnic and
win the tug of war, although they did
manage to win one OF the three "heats.'
and certainly put UP a game struggle
in the last and deciding pull, which
wasawon by the farmers.
The city boys defeated the country
lads. however, while the country girls
pulled the city fair ones over the line.
The country women also defeated their
city sisters.
Before leaving for their homes, ali
joined in singing number Of the old
songs. familiar to everyone.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
Makes First Run Today and Will
Be in Full Operation Next
Week
GIVES EMPLOYMENT
TO ABOUT $50 PEOPLE
Plant Re-Arranged and New Machin-
cry Installed, Increasing Capacity
rs Per Cent.-FrOst Hit
Early Crop

Starting earlier in the season than
ever before. the Ladysmith plant of
the Fame Canning Co. will be in ep-
GRAFTON this afternoon and will run
again Saturday afternoon and the sea
sons pack of peas will be under full
headway by the first of next week
About $50 people are given employ
ment during the canning season and
smaller number are employed
through the fall months in labelling,
boxing and shipping out the pack.
Propects are bright for a good run
this year. although the late frost hit
the early peas pretty hard and will
cut down the yield somewhat.
Extensive repairs and alterations
here have been made in the plant this
spring, greatly increasing its efficiency.
Some new machinery, including an adj
ditiOnal viner. has been installed 1t
is estimated that these Improvements
have increased the capacity of the
plant from twenty to twenty-five per
cent.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
POISONING CLAIMS
BRIDE OF TWO MONTHS

Mrs. Mary Bishop, aged %, wife Of
]. j. Bishop, Of this city, died at
Bethesda hospital st. Paul, June H.
after weeks illness. Ptomaine poi
soning was pronounced the cause Of
her death.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop moved here
about two months ago. Immediately af-
ter their marriage, and bought a small
farm one mile south of the city, a part
Of the former COrbett farm. on which
Mr.. Bishop erected a residence After
moving here, Mrs. Bishop had trouble
with her teeth, one of which was re-
moved at the st. Paul hospital, Poison
from this tooth had permeated her sys-
fem and resulted in her death.
Deceased is survived by her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy Hill, of River
Falls. and by three sisters and two
brothers.
The funeral service took place June
II from the Baptist church at Barron,
Rev. Dunlap officiating, interment be-
ing made at the Wayside cemetery.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

A creamery picnic was held at Glen
Flora Thursday.
Rowley Crandell purchased Gard
her touring car Friday.
o. b. EllingbOe purchased Buick
roadster last Thursday
Mrs. A. n. Anderson and daughter,
formerly of Ladysmith, are here from
Minneapolis visiting friends.
J. A. Michaelson and family left
Tuesday on an auto trip to Parish,
Wis.
T. L. Branham, of Eau Claire, pres
ident Of the Ladysmith Grocer Co,
was in the city on business Tuesday.
Judge Williams and family left
Tuesday for an auto trip to Mime
apolis.
Mr.. and Mrs John Hart, of Mime
apolis, arrived in this city Thursday
to look after their real estate inter
ests here.
S. HI. Dooley left Friday for Par
deeville, where Mrs. Dooley has been
visiting her parents. They returned
Monday
George Kruse' and family, from
Breckenridge, S. D., arrived here Oh
Wednesday for visit with his sister,
Mrs. Gust Arndt, and family.
Mrs. e. e. Miller, of Richland Cen
ter, arrived here Wednesday for an
extended visit at the home of her sis
ter-in-law, Mrs. W. A Carroll.
Thorstead Bros. & Hendershott
signed contract Thursday to stump
and plow the two acres of land for the
new school grounds in FairmOnt Acres.
George Christianson and Archie Per-
sons, of Exeland, and Fred Kasl, of
this city, with their families, left Mon
day for an auto tour of northern Mich
igan.
Ell. Speidel, Guy Whereatt and Leo
Englesby spent Sunday at Sand Lake
Phil LeVeille, Ed. Gehler, Ed Han
son and Fred Arndt with their fam
lilies, spent Sunday at Sand Lake.
r. G. Voeste arrived here Thursday
from Chicago, driving through in
truck. Mr. Voeste owns land in Rusk
county, but will live in Ladysmith-
His family will live in the Soule resi-
dence on Lindoo-av.
j. K. Berger reads the advertise
ments III the News-Budget. When a
customer came to his office asking for
acreage property he remembered hav-
ing seen A. I'll. Plants advertisement,
and took his buyer TO Mr. Plant, where
the deal was made Tuesday.
f. A. Kirvan says the central tele-
phone girls of Ladysmith are very
courteous and reasonable in the way
they handle the telephone business
of the city. On Monday Mr.. Kirvan
sent each of the eight telephone girls
a beautiful rose in appreciation Of this
fine service.
+. G. Macdonald, his wife, and her
mother, Mrs r. J. Sands, Mrs. e. G.
Macdonald and son, Gates, drove to
Wisconsin Rapids last week, where
Mrs. r. B. Macdonald and Gates re-
mained for visit, while the others re-
turned Monday, accompanied by e. G.
and r. b. MacDonald's father, r. A.
Macdonald, who will visit here,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
Baseball Notes

Barron got away to good start last
Sunday and won it's first game of the
season to 2. Ladysmith was the vic
tim but put up fine article of ball and
didn't acknowledge defeat until the
last man was out in the ninth inning,
and then Ladysmith runner was
perched on third base waiting to score.
Letson pitched a high class game, al
lowing only five hits and striking out
twelve men. At the last minute, Hyatt,
who has caught all season for the River
Falls Normal, was signed up and did
very good job Of back-stopping. The
team showed considerable Improvement.
Barron Shield.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
SEVERAL ARE FINED
IN JUSTICE COURT

Elmer Anderson was fined $40 and
costs of $426 on June 1G in Justice
Kiryans court for jumping board
bill. F, f. Williams was the plaintiff.
Leonard Tromblay was fined $40
and costs Of $4.00 or given the alter
native of serving thirty days in the
county Jail. in Justice Kirvan's court.
June 20. for having used insulting and
filthy language in presence of two
Young couples. Defendant paid the
fine and costs.
Lester Martin was brought before
Justice Kirvan Thursday on the charge
Of jumping on a moving train on June
y. Mr.. Martin plead guilty and was
sentenced to pay fine of $500 and
costs of $500. or spend ten days III
the county Jail. He paid the fine
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-06-24
THROWS STONE
THROUGH COACH
Two Girls Cut With Glass When
Two Windows i'm Train
Are Broken

Robert Ewers. 12-yearold son of
Jesse Ewers, threw a stone through
the glass window of a passenger coach
of west bound train No. So Monday,
with the result of cutting one girls
face and smashing the glasses on an
other and scattering broken glass in
her eyes. The stone bounded and went
through the glass window on the OPP
posite side of the coach. The ladies
were given medical treatment by 10
cal doctor at the depot here.
Chief of Police Lozier had two lads
in his office at the city hall Monday,
questioning them. AS District Attor-
ney Falge is on a vacation at Radisson,
action in this case is postponed until
his return.