Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-08-09

through the generosity OF eN-GOy. T.
J.. Philip and 4. L. Clas. Milwaukee
architect, both of whom are former
Sauk City boys. Mr.. Clas furnished
the plans for the memorial and super
vised its construction. Invitations
have been extended 10 all former resi-
dents Of Sank City TO join their old
neighbors in the five days celebra-
ton.
Chippewa FaIls-Mark T. Mckee,
Detroit, originator of the plan for the
100000 national home FOR the Bro
therhood Of American YOemen and
chairman of the committee which is 10
select a site for the home, was favor
ably impressed with the location and
advantages offered by the proposed
site at Lake Halle. Ii located at Lake
Halle the home will be midway be-
tween Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.
Sheboygan-S hebOygan is making
bid for the honor Of building more new
homes per unit of population in 1922
than any Wisconsin city. a recent re-
port shows that, so far this year, per
mits for sevelty-siX homes have been
granted. With a few exceptions they
have been completed or are in process
of construction. There are no man
sions in the list, probably no house
that will cost to exceed $4,000.
Racine-Work on Racine's new
harbor will begin next spring and be
finished before the fall OF 1924, &C
cording to Congressman II. a. Cooper
and f. II. Bartlett, secretary OF the
Racine association Of commerce, who
have conferred with Maj. Skinner, dis
trict federal engineer. The new Racine
harbor promises to be one of the best
on Lake Michigan.
Racine-RestoratiOn of Racine col
lege as an educational institution Is
10 be made soon, If the efforts of the
Association of Commerce are success
fuI. The first move will be TO relieve
the college of its burden OF debt
which is represented by a bank loan
Of $4,000. Next a day school basis
will be worked up so facilities may be
in complete use. and third, an endow-
ment will be provided for.
Observation-Disclosures of the party
primary votes on Sept. 5, over the
state will be completed this year by
the addition of nearly 100 precincts
since the presidential election Of 1920.
The number of precincts has jumped
from 2,435 in 1920. to 1883 now, ac-
cording to the office of the secretary
of state. which handles the official
election business and recording.
Milwaukee-More than 200 prisoners
IN the Milwaukee house of correction,
who started a strike in the institution
demanding freedom OF the cell house,
reIented later in the day and with the
exception of few under strict discip-
line, went to work in the prison chair
factory.
Madison-Islands in the Big Crook
ed Lake in northern Wisconsin belong
10 the state Of Wisconsin until declar-
ed to be property Of private owner by
n court OF competent jurisdiction, }.
f. Messersehmidt, assistant attorney
general, informed the state conserya-
ton commission.
nelander-Oneida county has
one OF the largest BURBERRY crops in
its history and daily the woods are
invaded by hundreds of pickers- The
berries are selling at from 10 TO 20
cents per quart and are being shipped
TO all parts of the country.
Rice Lake-Eight large dry hlns
are being added TO the plant OF the
Park Falls Lumber company in hice
Lake. II is planned to have the work
completed in the fall, when the mill
will resume operation with day and
night crews.
Madison-W. s. Heddles, head OF
the northwestern tornado relief com
d home in