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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
SPREADS BUkYAN
TALES OUT WEST
OREGONIAN LAYS BLAME
FOR FL0WERY YARNS
ON b. EXANDER

Few, II any of our WauSau lumber
men have known that Ben Alexander
has an intimate knowledge and ac-
quaintance with Paul Bunyan, the
hero of all great lumber stories, We
didn't know it either until the Port
land Oregonian said so and mas
much as the Oregonian quotes it so
the following must be true:
'Lumberjacks, hard-rock men, sand
hogs, millhands and in short all
classes of men who earn their living
by hard labor, have almost generally
adopted Paul Bunyan for their hero.
They refuse to admit that the great
hero had but one line of work.
Near Round River
ben Alexander of Wausau, Wis,
who lives near Round river, where
Paul's first known adventures took
place, started all this by blaming d
series of exceptional Bunyan yarns
on some of his friends now cutting
timber in Oregon. On the other hand
the local men aver that Alexander is
responsible for many of the most flow
cry Bunyan stories. Alexander is nc
stranger to Oregon, for he is interest
ed in the Silver Falls Timber COM
pany, the McCloud Lumber compa-
ny and the Westport Lumber company
and has what is admitted to be one
of the primest Bunyan collections in
existence.
ut was. Bunyan who first invented
tho system of working extra large
gangs by means of the three-shift re-
lief, one gang at work, one gang COM
ing home from work and the other
gang going out to work all the time.
Alexander Not Alone
There have been many variations
of the Bunyan gang system, but few
improvements. Alexander is not the
only one who knows of Bunyan's great
adventures.
IS. A. Stone of the Salem Statesman
writes in one of Bunyan's afternoon
strolls. 1t appears that Bunyan has
a gang of men working in Fargo, n. D.
and another near Portland on rail
road construction. Paul happened to
be in Fargo when word reached him
that one OF his steam shovels in Ore
gon had broken down and they could
not get the necessary repair parts
Bunyan put three sets of dipper teeth
in his pockets and, taking two hoist
ing chains, walked out to Portland
that afternoon and had the shovel
back at work the next day. Most OF
Stones yarns are vouched for by
Highwater Jack Moran. who was a
steam-shoved fireman with Twohy
Brothers for many years"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
METHODIST MEN
ENJOY ADDRESS
HEAR DIR. HOLMES SPEAK
ON UNDERMINING OF
CHURCH METHODS

The Mems club of the Methodist
church enjoyed a dinner and month
ly meeting last Monday night when
nearly eighty members of the organ
ization attended, attracted of course
by the promise that the west side
Ladies' Aid society would serve a
delicious repast but also eager to
hear DR.. A. r. Holmes, of Appleton,
of whom their president, F. c. Boyce
has spoken very highly.
DR.. Holmes is Methodist pastor
of very wide experience. He
recently came to Wisconsin, having
previously been secretary of the Home
Mission society at Philadelphia, dur
ing the war, following which he be-
came interested in the work of mod
ernizing metropolitan churches.
Fred c. Boyce, president of the club
presided at the meeting. r. A. Tinker
led community singing and f. ID
Rugg, of Champaign, ILL.,, who was in
the city for demonstrations at the
high school, introduced a new Wis
'consin song.
DR.. Holmes took as his subject
the undermining of church work. He
said that up to very recently the large
metropolitan churches had been fol-
lowing pioneer methods and that as
a result pews We're empty and these
great churches had little influence. TIC
build up large congregations in mann
moth churches had been his work. he
said. Recently he discovered large
New York Methodist church, near
Broadway which was almost desert
ed. By bringing human touch into
play, DR.. Holmes said this church had
been built up remarkably, SO much SC
that actors and actresses in the dis.
trict around the church were heard
frequently to comment upon the
splendid work of that church.
The Methodist club is planning on a
very active year, with regular month
ly meetings, and special speakers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
SCHOOL CHILDREN :.
TO OBSERVE THREE
IMPORTANT DAYS

served during the month of February
by the children of the public and
parochial schools. On Monday, Feb
ruary 10, the children will observe
Lincoln's birthday since February II
this year falls on Sunday. Per-
haps on the Friday previous some
of the grades will arrange special
programs. OF course, Tuesday, Feb
ruary ID, must also be celebrated.
particularly in the lower grades, when
the children will exchange valentines.
Washington's birthday February 22,
will probably be observed on Tues
day. day early, when special pro-
grams will be presented in the grades.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
SCHOOL BOARD HAS
CHOSEN NAME FOR
1ST WARD BUILDING

The school board, at a special meet
ing held last Monday night at the
Central school, decided upon John
MARSHALL" as the name for the new
First ward school building. Presi-
dents. poets and scientists have fig
ured prominently in the naming OF
new school buildings. The members
of the board suggested various names
and finally there came the suggestion
that a jurist ought to have the honor.
Inasmuch as John Marshall was the
first presiding judge OF the Supreme
Court of the United States and as
his name goes down I'm history as
that of the ablest jurist the United
States has known. the board agreed
promptly. II was also decided to use
Streeter brick for the exterior of the
First ward school. Ringle brick will
be used for all interior work.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
OCCURRENCES OFLONG AGO
ITEMS or INTEREST BOILED DOWN FROM
THE WAUSAU PILOT 80 YEARS AGO

looking boOkkeeper, is 0. X. since he
has taken the oath of postmaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson of Mosi-
nee, were in the city last Friday.
r. II. Johnson attended the meet
ing of the Wisconsin Editorial con-
yention held in Madison last week.
Oscar Weinberg who has been seal
ing at Sullivan's camp on Tomahawk,
has returned to the city for the win
ter.
T. c. Ryan went to Waupaca Tues
day morning with parties interested
for the purpose of obtaining an order
from Judge Webb Incorporating the
settlement of Mosinee as a village
y. b. Eldred and DR. Garry returned
from the officers convention at Madi-
son last Thursday. The Third regi-
ment decided to go to camp June IL
at Eau Claire, provided the state does
not buy Camp Douglas.
ID. L. Plumer's mill started saving
lasi Tuesday.
Tillie Melang, aged about FIVE years
who some time ago. fell and struck
her head on the sharp point of a fiat
iron, severely injuring her, is now
improved.
f. w. Brooks and VIM. II. Mitchell,
of Chicago, president and vice presi-
dent of the Brooks and Ross Lumber
company, we're in the city last week.
At the last regular meeting of the
stockholders of the First National
bank, held last Tuesday evening, the
old officers were reelected. They are
as follows: ID. L. Plnmcr, president;
Jacob Paff, vice president; A. n
Grout. cashier; ID. l.. Plumer, George
Silverthorn, August Kickbusch, Jacob
Paff, r. e. Parcher. VIM II. Knox,
c. S. Curtis, directors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
NORTHERN YARDS
HOLD CONVENTION
FORTY ATTENDING THREE
DAY SESSION AT
BELLS HOTEL

Representatives from all of the re
tail yards of the Dawley Northern
Yards. Inc, gathered at the Bells
hotel on Tuesday last commencing {
three day convention. Luncheens are
being held each noon, following which
excellent addresses on various prob.
lens confronting the retail business
are given. and banquet each eveniI :
is also followed by a program. About
forty have attended, including sales
men, present
Round Table
On Wednesday evening, besides the
business talks, several musical mum.
bers were rendered by the LaGrande
sisters of this city. Today the varl-
Gus members of the concern will talk
on questions confronting them in theil
own localities A round table discus
sion is taking place.
Those participating in the conven-
tion and who are connected with the
Dawley Northern Yards, Inc, are E
c. Dawley, G. G. Pier, George r. Will
son, Glenn Blakley. Victor l.. Mori-
sette, Nick Semmelhack. NJ. j. John
son and Chester McInnis, all of this
city: Charles Hause, New London
Hugo Klaeser, Marion; Louis Belize
Caroline; Rudy Baumann, Marathon
William Patefeld. Marathon; John
Paetzke, Merrill; Hugo Schwager
Gleason; Fred Henderson, Toma.
hawk; Adolph Hanson, Woodruff Otis
Buck, Brentwood; John Peterson
Kennan; w. HI. Walden. Birnamwood
Ed. Madutz, Aniwa; Roy Andrews
Amigo; Adolph Paetzke, Crandon
Fred Hows, Argonne.
Statesmen Here
At each of the meetings thus far
held, many statesmen nave been pres
ent and in their talks they have COW
cred wide field or subjects of par
ticular value to retail lumbermen
Among the guests of the Dawley
Northern Yards at the convention are
Frank Geks and E. NJ. Ryan, Ameri-
can Steel and Wire; L. r. Nelson
and c. ID. Clugston, Universal Cement
M. l.. Katon and w. c. Schultz, Bird
& Son; Edward Johnson, Kinsel Lbr
Co, Merrill: H. j. Schwabacher, u. s
g.. r. A. Mccullough, Cornell Wall
Board; C. L. Messer, Capital City Gull
vert; Dan Boyer, G. Straus and w. III
Mckinley, Johns Manville
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
CLEARING HOUSE
BULLETIN CONTAINS
FORTY-NINE ITEMS

The February Clearing House Bull
letin, prepared for all commercial
secretaries in the state of Wisconsin
by d. A. Caldwell, of the local Cham
ber of Commerce. who is secretary of
the state organization, contains for
ty-nine items of state wide interest.
Merrill, the bulletin announces, is
hoping to organize a strong Cham
Der of Commerce with full time
secretary.
A convention of commercial secreta-
ries will be held in this city on Feb
ruary IA, according to ID. A. Cald-
well, secretary of the Wausau Cham
Der of Commerce. About fourteen are
expected 10 attend.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02

he was appointed district deputy of
the B. p. 0. E. for the western dis
trict of Wisconsin.
OF course all Wausau Elks consid-
cred the news without much sur
prise. why shouldn't he be district
deputy" one of them said. He's
about the biggest Elk in the district,
not in stature, of course, but In every
other way"
Mr.. Kiefer has a big district to cover
and one of his duties in this new
capacity will be visiting the Elks'
lodges in each of the following cities !:
Lacrosse, Baraboo, Stevens Point,
Portage, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rap
ids, Merrill Amigo, Rhinelander, Su-
perior, Ashland, Hudson, Eau Claire,
Chippewa Falls and Wausau.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
January 20. 1859

Arbutus Lodge, No. Is, Daughters
of Rebecca, at their regular meet
ing on Tuesday evening last, installed
the following officers: Mrs. Ben Hell
nemann, N. c.; Mrs. II. l.. Mumm, v
c.; Mrs. C. Nj. Boyles, secretary; Mrs
G. Guthman, treasurer; w. Hoppe,
warden; Mrs. l.. Marcnetti, conductor;
Mrs. Fl. Empey, chaplain; Ben Heine-
mann, r. S. n. G.; G. Guthman, l.. S.
n. c.; H.. l.. Mumm, X. S. V. c.; Miss
Hoppe. l.. s. v. G.; Mrs. NJ. Kriskey,
l.. c.. M. ]. Kriskey, 0 G.
Moses Katz is now engaged in buy
ing oak and Eastwood lumber from
the farmers.
Miss Helen Naglee is at present suf-
fering from the effects of a severe
fall on the icy sidewalk near the
Garfield block.
Herman Miller is the possessor of
a two headed calf, both heads Of
which are perfectly formed. Little
groups of children daily view this
monstrosity. 1t Is stuffed.
Last Thursday afternoon team OF
horses belonging to Frank Mathie, ran
away near the Lake Shore depot and
were not captured until they reached
the north side of Stinchfield creek.
The "free ham and egg lunch" con-
tinues to hold the board at Gender
and Jones' every Saturday night Hap
py Harry can tickle the boys.
Our Harrison correspondent informs
us that the mill at that place is run
ming night and day; that Ben Ham
mond and VIM. LaMere are each bank.
ing about 100000 per day; that A. B
RosenberTy's office is almost complet.
ed. and that w. l.. Bronson, the good
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
MRS. F. A. SAMPSON
PASSES AWAY
BRONCHIAL PNEUMONIA is
CAUSE OF DEATH ON
SUNDAY

For twenty-eight years resident
of this city, an earnest and highly
regarded Christian worker in local
church and social organizations, the
loss of Mrs. Frank A. Sampson, who
passed away Sunday, January 10Th,
1922, at LAB D. IN. of bronchial pneu-
monia, will be keenly felt i'm this
community.
The deceased was born on January
/, 1854, at Freeport. Ohio. Later she
came to Wisconsin and on May 8, 1872
was united in marriage with Frank
A. Sampson at Sturgeon Bay, Wis
consin. Six children were born to
them, all of whom survive the de-
ceased
Surviving Mrs. Sampson are her
widower, three daughters, Mrs. l.. W.
Dunn, Mauston, Mrs. w. r. Chellis,
Madison and Mrs. II. j. Laatsch, Wau-
kesha, and three sons, Charles W.
Sampson, Missoula, Mont. Wylie
Sampson, of this city. and Roy G.
Sampson of st. Paul.
Mrs. Sampson had for many years
been an earnest members of the First
Baptist church Of this city. Later
when its services were discontinued,
she affiliated hirself with the Metho-
dist church. She was member of
the w. c. T. u. and of the Ladies
Literary club.
Funeral services were held on Tues
day at the home, 500 Third street, the
Rev. ID. W. Hulburt of Wauwatosa Of
ficating. The pallbearers were. the
three sons of the deceased, Wylie,
Charles and Roy Sampson, and three
sons-in-law, II. j. Laatsch, w. X.
Chellis and l.. w. Dunn. Interment
was I'm Pine Grove cemetery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
LOUIS THON WILL
TEACH CLASS IN
AUTO MECHANICS

Louis Thon, one of the owners of
ghon, Lanigan e. Turner, will con-
duct the Vocational school class in
automobile mechanics during the re-
mainder of the year, following Thom-
as Reynolds as instructor. The latter
has resigned. The school will be con-
tinued at the Thon, Lanigan and Tur-
ner garage, corner Third and McIn-
doe streets, on Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
HEARING TO BE HELD
HERE TOMORROW

The state department of markets am
nounces hearing to be held at the
city hall at Wausau on Friday, Feb.
Srd, at 1880 a. m.
Stories savoring of unfair compe-
tition methods originating from
sources antagonistic to the Cheese
Producers Federation have occa-
stoned the hearing. Subsequent ac-
tion by the departments will depend
on evidence gathered at this hearing.
The hearing will be public. Farmers
especially urged to attend.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
WILSON FUND
STILL GROWS
MARATHON COUNTY MUST
RAISE SEVERAL
HUNDRED

The quota of $3.50 which Marathon
county is raising to help establish
the Woodrow Wilson Foundation of
$1,000,000 is already half raised with
little active work of solicitation hav-
ing been performed by members of
the county and city committee. Ell
deron, Stratford, Abbotsford, Mosinee
and Marathon have thus far ma lie
the best records in the county.
Most of the subscriptions have been
voluntary although few workers
have during the past several days
done some active solicitation. 1t is
expected that some members of the
committee will endeavor to see per-
sons who are interested to ask for
some small contribution.
State Going Well
The raising of this fund seems to be
progressing most satisfa ctorily in the
state. Kari Mathie, state chairman,
has received word that Grant, Calu-
lmet and Green counties have gone
''over the top, and that Walworth
county would go way over its quota.
Dane and Milwaukee counties are
moving toward their quotas also.
4 All, planning on doing some ac-
tive work" one member of the city
committee told The Pilot the other
day. There have been many people
here who have spoken to me about
the fund and have found them only
too willing to give some small amount
provided it is called to their atten-
ton. We only wish those who are
thoroughly in accord with the idea
OF the establishment of such a foun-
dation, from which an award for :ner-
itorious service to democracy and lib
eral thought is to be created give
toward the fund.
Wait To Be Asked
People have become accustomed to
being requested for contributions for
one thing and another and so do pet
ALWAYS respond voluntarily to an <ap-
peal"
Republicans as well as Democrats
have subscribed literally to the move
ment, particularly because the Foun-
datior is to be in no way partisan. On
its board of control there will be many
of the most prominent Republicans
who have gladly accepted the oppor-
tunity to serve such cause as the
Woodrow Wilson Foundation repre-
sents.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
MORE BOXING BOUTS
DURING SPRING MONTHS

More boxing bouts will be arranged
by the executive committee of the
Talbot Montgomery post of the Amer
ican Legion, according to a decision
made az q meeting held last Sunday
afternoon at the G. A. r. rooms in
the court house. 1t is considered wise,
however, not to hold them until spring
when the weather is better and when
more people are able to reach the
city by automobile.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
ATHENS MAN DIES
ON MONDAY FROM
FRACTURED. SKULL

Engelbert Biel, of Athens, who suf-
fereG a fractured skull while at work
in the mill of Braun Bros, died late
Monday afternoon as a result of the
injury. The deceased was a trimmer.
He was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Biel, Of Athens, and was twenty-one
years Of age.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02
ELKS' NEW DEPUTY

Harry A. Kiefer, formerly esteemed
knight and past exalted ruler of
Wausau Lodge, No 24S, B. P. o. Elks.
was honored the first of the week by
w. w. Mountain. of Toledo. Ohio, the
grand exalter ruler of the Elks, when
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02

The Peth Candy company recently
elected the following directors: G. B.
Heinemann, Fl. G. Flieth, w. H. Bis
sell, Fred Brand and A. c. Peth. Of
ficers are A. C. Peth. president; G.
B. Heinemann, vice president; H. G.
Flieth, treasurer G. II. Peth, for
many years at the head of the concern
has retired, i'll health being the cause
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-02-02

George Norlock of Hatley, an en-
ploye of the B. Heinemann Lumber
company, was thrown ten ftet and
landed on his head Mon ay afternoon
when a cant hook caught his clothes
He was brought to Wausau Tuesday
and is at st. Mary's hospital.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-10
PRINCE PENS HOT
NOTE To PREMIER
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvrcE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVRcEJ
BERL1N, Nov--Prfnce George of
fervia addressed the following let
er TO the Jugo-Slavian premier, N.
1Pasttsch, according TO the Bel
grade paper. vtdelor
TT would be no attraction what
|Te- for me 20 be the sovereign Of
country WHARF you and your son
TO as you please. I do not want 70
be your px4soners Like my brothaTy
but a. the legitimate SON OF my
Father, tho late king. I claim that
portion of his private fortune which
an entitled eog however. you and
|youP press are busy distorting this
legitimate claim In = way, as IL I
bsDtred e the throne. I do NOT
bot In the te&sei
II call upon you To account for
the Whereabouts az my deceased
Eathnxss oashhoE containing his last
Eytli, In addition 20 other tmportane
documents, as do noe want these
e ocuRn sxlts to disappear like the late
tlng's archives
Il am Anre yea win new again
send your fr1snda and other per
sons OF doubtful qualities Co offer
me some shabby amount eun OF
secret state fanda In order to make
|ne keep quiet
Split Il up between yourself and
those In whose company you used
TO spend my money! 7 shall refuse
to accept I'll
II demand nothing but my iegiti-
mate share CT my deceased fathers
fortuns.
Go on ruling my unhappy father
land with your meEhodS-dntr
In ali quarters. setting people
against each other and br4bing
therr--bu9 dent trouble mo with
thati
Please DO sure Chat eespfse ygu
from the bottom OF my hearti
GEORGE, FRINGE OF sERvIA-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-10
AVS SHE LURED HIM
OVER STATE LINE

I've years ago Robert stebbin.
ter two-weeks whirlwtnd court
Up IN the home in which he occ,-
ca as boarder. succumbed To ina
lequaled cooking or the mistross
the house. whispered in her car
the joys OF green pas+,,rss -
No. and stole her away from her
f7.'-1aa ana TWO children. Tocerher
r. came to Hammond ana ~fnca
oeen living at III L.oean
Today their address viii -,
ahged- He Will be a. tbe nenoI
m Tor six month"; She a. ~
oInan's prison for sixty aavS
\ ioge Cleveland passed that sen-
nee upon them for adultery. stsb-
rs was hned also for assault ana
lteery on the woman.
atenoins, few days ago IN The
last or 8 periodic spree, u1n,arci-
~ beat his common law. wiz
was regular thing with him
ieAse drunken carouses and result
II "nippings OF his amour. Tbt.
me she determined to and a. re-
PciRlly after he tried to chiororo-,,,
while she slept, Monday night.
Re was saved, she says, when
Eoashoors entered her room and
puma a drug-soal1ed handkerchief
yer her face.
She sworo out a warrant cbar~.
fS adultery and assault and hat-
fry. Stebbins was arrested.
10 aVenge himself he fmpcrt.rneA
E1icers to Let him swear cut A. war
bnt.
For what" they asked.
want TO charge her with vto.-
ftaon Of the Mann act For vsoaat.-
Pc the white slave Law"
What do you mean r. aaAasa Tia
|uzzied officers
! mean that she iuresa me hszpr.
Pes guilty OF transporting mo over
Pc state linz Shes guilty of white
|svery!s
That was = new xrfxSxie 20 Esu>.
bond police who asre about cAs moss
|ophsstica4sd In thu United States
Z was tho first time An the expa<4-
nee of the local dapa<tznanA that
han has charged n woman with
Fshita sl&verys manning hinsaae the
trt4na-
Authorities maintained che vro-
han was cuipahle of enough wrong
Fithont subjeoting her 70 n charge
Z that character and refused TO
coept ehe mans statement
Mrs. Stebbtns asserted che rs
tried to I'D herself Of the
nan She gave HIM money and
seae him away. Always he re-
-1rnod.
She was afraid Go say anything to
Iolioe heretofore Tie has q spell
yer me-" she said
Judge Cleveland sooffed a. the
peu- that's old stuG.~ be said
lie indicated passing sentence up
"A the woman by saying thae vto-
ators Of the liquor law comra1tted
far less heinous octonsc than that
hargsd against tho man and wO-
nan
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-10
COMING In SWARMS!

Furniture and homefurnishing
values; supreme, the like as have
never been seen before. will descend literally.
ike the swirl of tornado. These super-values
will greet you Saturday. November Il. Fwni-
ture, substantial and beautiful will be m evil
dence. representing the best, from foremost
manufacturers throughout the country The
opening of our Anniversary Sale will be the
kind that will do your heart good to attend
Don't fail to attend the opening-this SATUR-
DAY.