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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
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mFhhA AAOGNs
County Clerk, Villas County.
LOGS-PULPWOOD

Will buy and pay highest mar
ket price for all kinds of logs.
inches and up in size and II feet
and longer in length.
Deliveries can start at once or
any time this winter at our mill or
on Chain of Lakes and River.
See US before you sell, our man
will look over your timber and
make you our best price.
WISCONSIN MICHIGAN
23-tf. LUMBER co.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
WHEREAs. AZ the bienniaI ses.

WHEREAS, At the biennial ses-
sion of the legislature for the year
1919, an amendment 10 the con-
stitution was proposed and agreed
TO by a majority of the members
elected to each of the two houses,
which proposed amendment is as
follows:
Resolved by the Assembly, the
Senate cOncurring, That section 5
of article / of the constitution be
amended to read: ARTICLE ID Sec
ton 5. The right of trial by jury
shall remain inviolate, and shall
extend to all cases at law without
regard TO the amount in contro-
versy; but a jury trial may be
waived by the parties in all cases
in the manner prescribed by law.
Provided, however, that the legis-
iature may, from time TO time, by
statute provide that a valid ver-
dict. in civil cases, may be based
on the votes of a specified number
OF the jury, not less than five
sixths thereof"
Resolved by the Assembly, the
Senate eOncurring, That the fore
going amendment TO the constitu-
ton of the state of Wisconsin be
and the same is hereby agreed to
by this legislature.
N0TE.-Under the present
provisions of the constitution, a
verdict to be valid must be bas-
ed on the votes of all the mem
bers of the jury in both civil
and criminal eases. If this pro
posed amendment is ratified by
the people, the Legislature will
hhave the power to provide by
law that in civil cases (only),
the votes of a specified number
of the jury less than all, but
not less than five-sixths, shall
be sufficient for a valid YER
dictO
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
constitutional Amendments

NOTICE Is HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN that at said general cleo
tion the following proposed
amendments 10 the constitution
Of the state of Wisconsin, which
have been approved by two sue
ceeding legislatures and duly pub
hshed for three months as requir-
ed by section l Of article XII of
said constitution, will be submit
ted 20 a vote of the electors IN
manner provided by law and as d.
rected by chapters 437, 504 and
$50. Laws Of 1921, tO-wit:
ut. Res. No. IL. A)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
The Amount of Rainfall.

According to figures given the
News by +. II. Dildine, supern-
tendent of dams for the Wisconsin
Valley Improvement company, the
rainfall in this section since Jan
uary first to this week has been
.23.SS inches. Many have estimat-
ed the rainfall to have reached
over fifty inches, but the above
figures are correct.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27

Judicious Advertising Pays.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
Held Two Debates.

The c. S. Club at its regular
meeting last Saturday in its club
rooms, held two debates-an in
formal one on the work and pur-
poses of women's clubs, and a
formal debate upon whether the
county agent earns his salary
Next Saturday lis guest day for
the Club. There is to be a pro-
gram and light refreshments will
be served.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
Purchased ON Duck Lake.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Kline of Chi
cago, who have spent the sum
mer in the lake region near Three
Lakes, have purchased lots on the
north shore of Duck lake. They
will erect a summer home on their
holdings and become regular sum
mer visitors beginning next sea-
son.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
Foresters Elect Officers.

The local order Catholic Forest
ers elected officers last week as
follows: JOS. Habrich, chief rang
er; Stanley Korpal, vice chief
ranger; w. NJ. Farrell, recording
secretary; NJ. J. Cypress, secretary
treasurer; c. II. Hanke, speaker;
Tom Bolte, trustee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
November z, 1922
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
County Of Villas, -

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
County Of Villas, SIS
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
that al an election 20 be held IN
the several towns, wards, villages
and election districts of Villas
County. Wisconsin, on the first
Tuesday of November, A. ID. 1922,
being the seventh day of said
month, the following officers are
TO be elected:
A GOVERNOR, IN place of John
j. Blaine, whose term Of office will
expire on the first Monday Of
January, A. ID. 1928.
A LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
in place of George F. Comings,
whose term of office will expire
on the first Monday of January,
1923.
A SECRETARY OF STATE, IN
place Of Elmer 5. Hall, whose term
Of office will expire on the first
Monday Of January, 1923.
A STATE TREASURER, in place
Of Henry Johnson, whose term of
office will expire on the first Mon
day of January, 1923.
AN ATTORNEY GENERAL, in
place Of William ]. Morgan, whose
term Of office will expire on the
first Monday of January, 1923.
A UNITED STATES SENATOR,
in place of Robert NJ. LaFollette,
whose term of office will expire
March &, 1923.
A REPRESENTATIVE IN CON-
GRESS for the 18th Congressional
District, comprised of the eOun-
ties Of Douglas, Bayfield,, Ashland,
Iron, Villas, Burnett, Polk, Wash
burn, Sawyer, Rusk, Price, Tay-
Tor. Oneida and Lincoln.
A MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY for
the Assembly District comprised
of the counties of Iron and Was
A COUNTY CLERK, i'm place
of Mary Hong. whose term Of Of
flee will expire on the first Mon
day of January. 1928.
A COUNTY TREASURER, in
place of Charles II. Adams, WHOSE
term Of office will expire on the
first Monday Of January. 1923.
A SHERIFF, in place of Patrick
]. Gaffney. whose term Of office
will expire on the first Monday
of January. 1928.
A CORONER, in place of A. j
DeNOyer. whose term Of office vii
expire on the first Monday of Jan
uary. 1923.
A CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
in place of Hunter Case. who's
term Of office will expire on the
first Monday Of January, 1928.
A DISTRICT ATTORNEY, il
place Of George f. 0'COnnOr
whose term Of office viii expir'
on the first Monday Of January
1923.
A REGISTER OF DEEDS, il
place of Fern Scott, whose tern
of office will expire on the frs
Monday of January, 1923.
A COUNTY SURVEYOR, il
place of w. ]. Walsh. whose tern
Of office will expire on the frs
Monday Of January. 1928.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
Mark Gets Majority.

In the recent contest for assem-
blyman of Iron and Villas counties
between H. NJ. Mark of Hurley and
X. Martin Thompson of Phelps,
Mark won out by 80 votes ac-
cording to the following figures
of the votes cast in the two coun-
ties:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
First Hunting Accident.

Jack Gault a resident of the
Tamarack district, sustained the
'oss of his left thumb Sunday by
the bursting of a gun barrel. In
some manner a 20-gauge shell was
slipped in the chamber, then a u
gauge load on top Of that Both
exploded bursting the barrel and
blowing Gault's thumb off.
Inlirin1t. Al,nl-ticinn- pnra
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
CERTIFICATES


/, ELMER s. HALL, Secretary Of
State of the state of Wisconsin,
do hereby certify, that the above
and foregoing copies of proposed
constitutional amendments konwn
as Joint Resolutions Nos. IL, 30
and 81 of 1921, have been eompar-
ed by me with the original en-
rolled joint resolutions on file IN
this department and that the same
are true topics thereof and of the
whole of such point resolutions.
Given under my hand and offic-
ial seal at the Capatol in the city
of Madison, this oath day Of Au-
gust, A. ID. 1922.
ELMER S. HALL.
(SeaD Secretary of State.
Given under my hand and the
official seal of the Board of Sup
ervisOrs of Villas County at the
court house in the village of Eagle
River, this 18th day of September.
1922.
MARY H0UG,
County Clerk, Villas County.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-09-27
JOINT RESOLUTION
No. II Of 1921.

No. IL of 1921.
To amend section 5. article / of
the constitution. relating to trial
by jury.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
SELLS
PIPELESS FURNACE


A wide reputation for efficiency
and satisfactory work, and whose
experience guarantees frst-class
work is had by J.tH. Snodgrass &
Son, roofing contractors. The firm
has handled many Of the largest
roofing contracts in this section of
the state.
Among its special lines is pipe
less furnaces, a modern and salts
factory method of heating, which
is proving sopopular with builders
of new homes.
Everything in Roofing" is the
firms motto and it has staff of
expert workmen, who operate I'M
der the personal supervision of
one or the other members of the
firm.
The firm is composed of J. Fl.
Snodgrass, senior member. and his
son, o. C. Snodgrass. The family
is one of the most prominent in
this section and both mem bers arc
wide-awake citizens, who believe
in building up the community and
who are always found ready and
willing to give of their time and
means in support of any cause de-
signed to make a Greater Man
nington.
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IglJ FER H LES
STUD EBAk TER CAR

IT any automob bile ever sells on
its name. it is the tudebaker, but
even at that there is something
more to this car than its name
for It cannot be e1cel1ed Il IN its.
superior lines, its distinctive char
acteristics, and what the motor
lists gets for his money when he
buys a Studebaker-
The first cost Of the Studebaker
is OF course the greatest for its
operating expense is comparative
" small as has been thoroughly
demonstrated by O. d. Nutter-
dealer for the Studebaker at the
corner of ClaTksburg and Pleas
ant streets, Warrington
Although he has been in charge
of the business only since last
year, Mr.. Nutter has greatly en-
iarged its operations. He carries
a complete stock of Studebakers In
his garage. and has a staff OF
demonstrators who are constantly
on the alert.
In addition to automobiles ne
handles Fisk and Englert tires, as
well as other supplies and acces-
series, gasoline. greases and olls.
Mr.. Nutter is native of west
Virginia and is affiliated with the
Masonic fraternity. He is civil
engineer by profession and was
formerly engaged in the con1ec-
tionery business in Mannington-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
IiAskINs sTlR
HAS Ar 81 RADE

Back IN the early 80,s when
Mannington was little more than
q village, M. e Haskins estab-
1ished grocery store and meat
market on a small scale, but he
had the right idea, and that was
to give his customers Square
deal
His patrons appreciated his SER
vice and today he has the most
complete food emporium in Ma
rion County, one that would do
credit to a large city, and he
stands out as the leading food
dealer in this entire section
Haskins carries everything IN
groceries and meats, the meat
department in the rear being in
charge OF expert butchers and
none but the best meat is handled.
The refrigerating system is most
modern and complete and 1t IN
sures proper. preservation OF 1000
at an even temperature :,
The quality OF his meats as we'll
as everything else in the store is
assured Mr. Haskins owns a
large stock farm in Marion Coun-
ty from which he secures a iarge
part of his native meat supply he
also. carries the best grades OF
western meats.
e Everything is sanitary and spot
Iessly clean. In fact the entire
store has an appctizins appear.
ance, and it is a pleasure to pur-
chase food therein.
For his motto MT. Haskins has :.
Full weight; full measure. and
honest goods at honest prices.
The aim of the store is to please
the customer. and as a result the
largest business in this section
has been built up. In addition to
groceries and meats, Haskin5
handles vegetables. fruits, butter,
eggs, and other provisions.
MT. Haskins is a shrewd ous1-
ness man who has demonstrated
his vision and foresight.
I. NJ. Simpson, valued assist
ant to Mr.. Haskins, who has Deen
connected with the business for
quarter of a century. is one OF the
mainstays of the enterprise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
.FURBEE HAS BIG
FURNITURE STORE

About eleven years ago, F. E.
Murbee opened for business in
Warrington.
Mr.. Furbee now is housed in an
immense four story building.
Every floor of this structure has at
least 1000 feet OF floor space, and
every inch of this space is requir-
ed for the storage and display of
goods. There is not a waste foot
in the big structure.
Every kind or nome furnishing,
druggets,. carpets, draperies and
other requirements Of the home,
can be found in the store.
A mortuary department is one
phase of the varied activities of
the business. This is under the
direction of J. B. Lazear, ,a-gradu-
ate Of the Cincinnati School of
Emba1ming and an authority in
his profession. Mr.. Lazear is a
Mason, member of the Kiwanis
Club, afKnight of Pythias and an
Elk. He is associated with other
fraternal orders and is very popu-
lar, and is a member of the West
Virginia Association of Under
takers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
A. ". LYNCH OWNER
OF HYGEIA MFG. co.

In 1914 when A V. Lynch came
TO Pennington, the town was saoly
in need of an ice plant. ReallzinS
that fact. Mr.. Lynch established
what is now known. as the Hygela
Manufacturing Co. Every year
since the company started operat
ing it has been marked with Won
derful growth and prosperity.
This company, has not confined
its activity to the manufacturers
Of ice. but has branched out IN sew
eral other lines, and today gives
employment to- more people than
any other business institution III
Pennington. In this plant is man
fractured the famous Hygeia ice
cream, which is sold all over Ma
rion County The company is also
bottlers of soft drinks and has
plant with every modern device for
Sanitary bottling Of their products.
The company also has one OF the
largest cement block factories in
this county, being the only plant OF
it's kind that has never closed down
since it started operating. The
plant has a daily capacity of 1000
blocks per day, which is suffi-
Gent to build a five room house:
A. v. Lynch, the manager OF this
company, has done more towards
the development of Farmington,
than any one person in this section.
He has constructed over twelve
houses in this town since coming
here in 1914. At the present time,
Mr.. Lynch is doing everything in
his power to have a water system
Installed in the town of Farming
ton. He is member OF the F. O..
r.. and L. %. o. NJ, and the build
ing up of the town of Pennington
is the sole hobby of Mr.. Lynch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
EXCHANGE
ON SOUND BASIS |: 1 /
HAS Strong Corps Of Men
III Charge Of All
Its Business.

The ExchangeSBank of Manning
ton stands out as factor In the
OF this entire sec
zion and for more than thirty
wears it has stood as bulwark OF
hinancia1 strength, and a beacon
(Which indicated the soundness OF
he progress Of the city.
EstabIished in 1892 the man
ssagsmeut OF the bank has always
been cnnserYative yet never losing
55sssighf Of its duty to the commun-
SItysin the way of aiding any
worthy cause or individual SO far
~ the principles of sound bank
Ing would permit. To-Day II mas
resources OF three quarters OF a.
million d ollars, and deposits OF
more than s650.0o0, showing that
IS representat tive in every way
of the community.
rs s trength Is unquestioped>
Its dfrectors also give their per-
sssonaI attention to its management,
and its modern fire anu burglar
proof vaults assure the safety OF
I its physical assets.
The officers and directors OF the
hank among the most promin-
sart and progressive business men
IN this section They are headed
bby IA b Beatty. president. one or
the prominent oil men in this sec
s8tion. a. i. Blackshire, vice presi-
dent Is I: al leading farmer of Ma
srionf County, p. H. Pitzer is cash
Her and MI. w. III. Parsons, as
asistant cashier. The directors in
addition to the first three named
are George w. Bowers. John a.
Ford. F: Beatty and E. F.. Pat
stersonj.
Pitzer has been with the
bank twenty years, and is sone Oh
The best known bankers IN North
5erns West Virginia.
gIIeais a native OF Marion Coun-
is a member of the American
Bankers Associa ton. and is an
sEiks and a Kiwanian. He is a lead
ser IN every public spirited move
smentS designed to advance the best
Interests of .sMannington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
STEWART GRANITE
WORKS FAMOUS

For more than a century the
name of Stewart has been lnti-
mately connected with the marble
and granite business of America,
and in Warrington for eighty
years the Stewart Granite WORKS
has been an added asset to this
The first of the family was
James Stewart who came to Amer
lea from Aberdeen, Scotland a
century ago, settling in Green
County Pa. His son, Houston
stewart founded the Stewart
Granite Works in Monongalia
County, then in Virginia in 1870,
and conducted the business thers
util 1855 when it was transferred
Houston Stewart died about
1890. F. r. Stewart, senior mem
Der Of the firm, has been in the
business since 1870, and is regard
cd as one Of the best posted men
in the trade. R. H. Stewart.
iun;or member, his son, IS now IN
active charge.
The plant u one of the most
modern and complete in ;tne STATE
having the most up to date ma
chinery and being thoroughly
equipped to handle any class OF
work It's stone-yards are Wen
stocked receiving its supplies from
Scotland. Sweden. Vermont.
Mount Airy and elsewhere
Twelve expert marble cutters are
employed in the yards, and the
works fills orders from all sec
tons of the country in any guam.
tity and of any design.
It also manufactures burlai
vaults and handles iron fencing.
F. R. Stewart, who IS now p
Years old. is one of the best know
busiess men in this section. He Is
affiliated with the Masonic ira
ternity, being a Shriner. an OBJ
Fellow and Knight of Pythias.
He is a member of the Metho dlss
Church, and although he has been
blind for several years, he main
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
;sTA Y ON THE JOB.
S AVS Mr.. CONAWAY
9StaY.on the Job"

StaySon the job.
Sf srrhisSis the advice given by a. f.
icon away to those who wish to
make their plans pay. Mr.. Coma
sway has achieved signal success as
the Hess Hardware
AS this is one Of the Largest
land busiest concerns of the k1nd~in
sthef state, Conaway's ADVICE nee. Is
listening to.
asSEaass He saws he never watched an
office eli ck in his life. To this
nh ases of his character he attributes
nj: most Of his success, although there
are m any in Warrington WHO
ciainaS that Mr.. Conaway's great
ability IN the hardware line is
.seIarge1ysa factor.
Mr. Conway, 4 native, of West
Virginia has a large contract on
hands. Hess Hardware Co.
Fsoccn pies 9 floors and basement Of
SaEbrick building. with asfoor space
of more than 1000 square feet,
Jar; an with a large force Of employees
Skeptsconstantlyb busy
The firm originally went under
fsffie name of Morgan & Hess ana
ffhen under the firm name OF A. ).
ssHess. tt was taken over 10 years
90 by Messrs A. r. and E. y.
ssConaway, and. in January i9 e ;
Mrs d sR. Conway assumed the
entire e;:proprietorship Of the estao-
Iflisbment. Mr.. Conway enjoys the
distinction of being the Oldest
hardware man in the city, and
fshusines men say he also is the
MI. Conaway is member of the
4sRiwanis Club and the Masonic
SSfsrd ar IA
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
MARSHAL B HlBBs
Fla Vim BIG 3 Sal II IS.

Isl Marshall limbs CO handle the
\ largest and most exclusive iinesof
heavy and shelf hardware in Nor
them West Virginia, specia iizinss
in farming implements of the lat
est design and of the most improy-.
ed labor-saving methods.
Among its specialties are In
diana silos, StoEer engines The
WorldSs standard cream separa-
tor. Patton sun proof paint, Penn
syIvania vacuum cup tires, paints,
oils. varnisnes, and everything OF
trademark manufacture found in
first class hardware store.
Building hardware and supplies
are added features.
although the business has been
established only four years the
firm has made place for itself in
the shopping district Of Manning
ton and its success is due to the
fact that every article sold is
exactly as represented The stock
is well arranged and is open tor
inspection at all times.
The members of the firm are
Charles E. Marshall, native OF
West Virginia and Mr.. Clyde J..
>Hibbs, also a West Virginian- Mr..
Marshall Is Mason, an Elk and
Pythian and Mr.. Hfbbs Is afhha-
ted = with the Woodmen OF the
World and the Loyal Order of
Moose. Both are experienced
business men with a wide acquain-
lance, progressive ideas and are
advocates of god roads and COM
munity DEVELOPMENT.
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stasna An active interest id pubic
affairs and ts pne OF the most
progressive citizens OF this sec
ton
II II Stewart Isl forty
five years old andSis a Mason. He:
has q wild e5 acquaintance. and
much OF the present day success
OF the estabI ishme nt is due to his
executive ability and business
acumen
The secret OF the success of
this concern is that it has always
treated its customers fairly and
stands back OF its products at all
times.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
General Store ccf,ducted
BY ]. A- Beck at Pennington


The bushes history OF Farming
ton would be far from complete
without the interesting commercial
record Of the success Of the firm
OF JohnasA. Book This firm was
founded over forty years ago by
Lough e Book, and in 1881 was
changed to Book & Fox Then in
1907 the entire business was taken
over by John A Book, located in
Main street.
Mr.. Book makes specially of
dry goods notions and shoes for
the entire family. A grocery de
partment is as complete as any In
the city, In which he carries large
line Of staple and fancy groceries,
hardware. paints, varnishes. drugs.
patent medicines, and numerous
other articles needed in the house
hold.
John A. Book is one of the best
ton, a native OF Marion County.
and a director and vice-president
of the Bank OF Pennington. He is
past grand master Of the order of
I. o. o. F.. and member of the
Masons and a Shriner.
Mr.. Book has made a success in
business because he has always
made it a policy to let the word
honesty guide him in all transac-
tons. He Is popular with the
trade and is looked upon s one Of
the most progressive citizens in
this county. He has one hobby
and that is. baseball, and he goes
away often to see the games in
this section as he is assisted in con
Quoting the business by his son who
is a veteran of the World War,
having served in the q. S. Army
during the European struggle.