Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-21
FIRE IN PHELPS VILLAGE
Parties Galore; Deep Snow;
High School Annual and
Carnival.

Last Wednesday at about 10
o'clock in the evening, the fire
whistle blew. OF course everyone
thought it was the mill 1t was
a building behind the home of Ed.
Anderson that was used as a ga
rage, workshop and woodshed.
Mr.. Anderson had started an oil
stove going TO warm up the place
as he wished 10 do some work.
He went into the house and while
he was there an explosion occur
red which at once enveloped the
whole building in flames. Wheth-
er the oil stove exploded or wheth-
er some dynamite caps that Mr..
Anderson had in the building ex-
ploded causing the fire, is not
known. The building burned to
the ground. His splendid 1921
model Jewett touring car is an
absolute wreck. All of his tools
are destroyed, beside a good
amount of fuel. The building and
the ear were covered by insurance.
In spite of this the loss is consid
cradle. The immediate response
of the townspeople and the night
crew at the mill saved the home.
The eighth grade class of the
town school is at present very
much interested in the work of
compiling an "Annua" for their
class. Because of the expense of
printing they are planning TO
make just one copy and give that
as a gift 20 the school library.
The annual will contain the pic
lures Of the class, the teachers of
the school, the school board and
snapshots of interesting places
and persons i'm connection with
the members of the class. They
are also planning a class prophecy,
class history, etc. The valedictor-
ian, who is Ella Larson, will have
an essay in the book. Although
it will be a worthwhile work and
a splendid precedent for following
classes.
St. Patrick's evening was the
time of a frolic and community
supper at the Twin lakes school.
The men of this community have
been complaining that all the
good times were strictly lady af-
fairs, so the women got busy and
planned the party for st. Patrick's
day. The school house was crowd
ed with frolickers. Games were
played and a delicious supper
served.
A. ]. st. Louis, owner of Twin
Lake Lodge, unloaded a caterpil-
lar tractor last week in the vii
lage and run it to his resort. He
will use it in leveling his new
9-hole golf course which he ex-
poets to have in operation this
summer. He is also working on
his new main lodge, that TO be
ready for occupancy by June LIST.
The little boys are beginning TO
celebrate it seems. Wednesday
last. March 18th little Ralph An
derson had a birthday party with
ice cream and all the fixings, and
all the little boys in town were
present. Ralph was six years old.
Monday, Jan. 18th, the same little
crowd were up on the hill helping
Lawrence Klabunde celebrate his
birthday.
Friday, March 10Th, Rev. Chaplin
held a service at Camp H. All
the men attended. The men show
ed that they appreciated the SER
vice and it is hoped that it will
not be the last one of the season.
The Confirmation and Bible elias
ses will both meet at the home of
the pastor this week. All are
welcome.
The members of our high school
are busy planning and practicing
for a carnival to be given at an
early date. Ever hear of a "Hy-
peruncus?" Well, it will be there
that night. Watch for it, and
plan for it and help eheerfully if |
asked to help. The proceeds, as
planned, will be used for equip
ping the gymnasium.
The Congregational Sunday
school are planning a fine Easter
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