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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-05-23

on September 10th, 1894, at the ar
rival Of the Rev. Prosper Goepfert,
c. S. Sp., previous to which time
the Catholics residing there were
attended by pastors at Clinton
vile, Amigo and Rhinelander. The
first pastor, as previously stated,
was the Rev. John Schubert, who
came there from Clintonville, and
he was succeeded by the Rev.
Fathers Taken from Amigo and
the amiable Nicholas July from
Rhinelander. 1t was under the
administration of the latter that
the church was built at Eagle
River in 1890. Father July was
succeeded by the Rev. Prosper
Goepfert, who purchased some lots
and a parochial residence for the
parish, furnished the house and
also the church with affairs, stat
ues, stations and a bell, visited,
like Mr.. S. w. Smith, every camp,
collected in evey home, and paid
every debt. From July IL, 1896,
to January %, 1897, Father Ruess-
mann conducted the pastorate, but
on the latter date Father Goepfert
returned from Arkansas, and
again became rector of the parish.
The bell belonging to this
church was obtained through pop
ular subscription. Before being
placed in position, it was blessed,
most solemnly, at the time of Con-
firming an Episcopal visitation
Oct. Goth, 1895, the occasion being
made one of marked interest by
the presence of Mgr. Messmer,
bishop of the diocese, who deliver
ed an eloquent lecture on that oc-
casion on the "Sanctity Of the
Christian family Circle" This bell
also has the prestige of being the
only one in the State of Wisconsin
that bears the name of Mgr. Mess
mer, "Sebastianus." The inscrip-
ton reads as follows: Sebastianus
q. Messmer, D. D. Fps, Prosper A.
Goepfert Pastor; Honor sit Sang
uini Jesu, Sancti Petri Ecclesia
Apud Aquilae Flumen. 1896" The
three affairs are beautiful works,
while the statues of the Sacred
Heart, the Blessed Virgin Mary
and St. Joseph, that adorn them,
were purchased from Paris thru
Benziger Brothers by Father
Goepfert, and are considered
among the most artistic ones in
the State of Wisconsin. The
church itself is also quite a hand
some structure. The congrega-
ton Of St. Peter now comprises
about three hundred members.
The Rev. Prosper A. Goepfert,
resident pastor of St. Peters at
Eagle River, was born a little over
fifty years ago in a suburban par
lsh OF Colmar, in the then French
Province of Alsace. At an early
age he began preparing for the
priesthood, acquiring his classical
studies in the college of his neigh
boring town, where for several
years he distinguished himself for
his thoroughness and ability.
When seventeen years of age, he
entered the Society of the Holy
Ghost, whose members, though
CONTINUED on Pare Al
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-05-23

ON County, became part of Onei-
da County, of which Rhinelander
is the county seat. During this
year Peter St. Peter located at
Eagle River. In 1889 Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel w. Smith also came there,
and opened a hotel. The year 1890
is made memorable by the cree
ton of St. Peters church, which
was built at a cost of S1,325. To
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-05-23

modious public school building of
solid brick was erected at a cost
of 100000, within five hundred
yards from our beautiful Silver
Lake. The attendance at this
school numbers over two hundred
scholars; three of the teachers in
charge are Catholics, while the
superintendent of Villas County,
Mr.. Alexander Higgins, is also a
Catholic. In 1892 Eagle River be-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-05-23

there. Mass was also said quite
often during those times in the
home of Mr.. 7. B. Walsh, now DR..
Neville's residence, at Mr.. Hol-
lands, and finally in the town
hall. In 1898 handsome and COM
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-05-23

came the principal town of the
newly established County of Villas.
Substantially the history of St.
Peters parish runs as follows: The
congregation at Eagle River was
regularly established as parish,
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15
EDITOR IS NAMED
 MAYOR OF GURDON

Gurdon, Feb. 13.-B. II. Thomas, aged 29. editor of q local newspaper. has been elected mayor of Gurdon to succeed Mayor W. l.. Dawson, resign ed. Mr Dawson is general agent here fer the Missouri Pacific railroad. and the increase in the railroads business here since the discovery of oil at Smackover made it impossible for him To devote sufficient time to the affairs of the city.
 Mayor Thomas is the youngest man ever elected mayor of Gurdon. He was graduated from Hendrix College at Conway several years ago. and for five years taught in Hot Springs high school. He has been at Gurdon but two years. Mayor Thomas said today he will not be candidate for re- election at the city primary next May. He was elected by the City Countil following Mayor Dawson's resigna- ton.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15
CLOSED SEASON
 ON ALL GAME
Violation of Law to Shoot Migratory Birds, Quail
 Turkey and
 Squirrels.

Little Rock. Feb 14.-John W Allen. secretary of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, has issued Il statewide warning that the closed season on all game in Arkansas is now in force.
 IL is a violation of both state and federal laws to shoot ducks. geese, blower, snipe or other migratory birds in the spring MT. Allen stated. in is suing his warning.
 Closed season s now in force in this state on the following animals and birds. Mr. Allen warns:
 Bear. deer and wild turkey Sohblers. January 16 to October 31. inclusive. Wild turkey gobblers may he killed March 1 to April 30. inclusive. No open season on does or wild turkey hens.
 Wild geese. duck and snipe, Febru ary to October 31, inclusive.
 Woodcock January 1 to October 31, inclusive.
 Pheasant. grouse and prairie chicken, January 1G to December II, inclusive.
 Dove and blower December 1G to August 31. inclusive.
 Partridge and quail, February l to November 19 incluSvie.
 Squirrel. January 1G to May 16 in elusive.
 No one should kill mating or nest ing birds" Mir. Allen states. He is requestin the cooperation of all that violations of the law be reported to the commission
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15
II. II. DAWSON APPOINTED
 POSTMASTER AT PRESCOTT

Washington. Feb. 9.-Republcan National Committeeman Remmel of Arkansas today recommended to Postmaster General Work the appoint ment of Hillary H. Dawson to he post master at Prescott, Arkansas, second class office paying an annual salary of S2. 900. All three eligibles for the position were eX-service men, but Dawson headed the list Mr. Remmel also recommended the appointment of Morgan Van HouScr to act as post master at Siloam Springs until an eX animation could he held and a regular postmaster selected. who probably will he Van HouSer.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15
TO FORCE DECISION
 ON MUSCLE SHOALS

Washington Feb. 13-Proponents of action on the Henry Ford offer for Muscle Shoals started movement to- day having for it's purpose the forcing of decision on the proposition by the House at this session.
 The plan under discussion contem- plates an amendment to the resolution giving the Cape Cod canal bill priyi- legged status in the House, so that the Muscle Shoals legislation would be in- cluded.
 Meanwhile Acting Chairman Me kenzie of the Military Committed which reported out legislation deal ing with Muscle Shoals last June. has renewed through a formal letter to Chairman Campbell his efforts to oh. tain action by the Rules Committee on his request for special resolution giving the legislation right of way in the House.
 MT. Mckenzie said today, however. that his committee had not sponsored
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15
LOCAL GIRL RECEIVES HONOR
 AT UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

Fayetteville. Ark, Feb. Frances Thrashcr of Prescott. k one of the eN- ceptional history students at the Uni verSity of Arkansas who has just been elected to Phi Alpha Theta. national Historical fraternity here. Member ship to the organization is made pos sible only through exceptionally high grades in historical work.
 Phi Alpha Theta was founded at the University of Arkansas three years ago and since that time has eX- randed so as to now include several of the large northern universities. Ii stimulates interest in historical study.
 The membership list includes II members, ' initiates and : pledges. The new people just pledged include: : Misses Adeline Pate. Mary Elsie Mulkey. Rachel Crozier. Frances Thrasher and the Messrs. James F. Ellis. Clarence Evand and Julian E. Priddy The new members will be initiated soon.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15

any proposition to amend the Cape Cod resolution
 Representative Garrett of Tennessee Democratic leader, said Congress is wasting time on matters which should be left to the states, and is ignoring national issues of the utmost import ance. including the question of the dis position of Muscle Shoals.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15

Three other city officials resigned and the council elected their success sors Ed Nelson resigned as night marshal and was succeeded by W. D. Maphet. C. c. Loughbridse resigned as alderman and was elected city marshal to succeed B. Rogers resign ed John Lavin was named to succeed Mr. Loughridge as alderman.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15
ORDER EGGS NOW

If you are going to buy day old chicks or matching eggs this spring. place your orders at once so that you will be sure of getting them at the right time See your county agents who are supplied with names and ad dresses of breeders of standardized chickens from whom eggs can be pur- chased.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15
FEED PROSPECTIVE LAYERS.

If the bullets or hens seem to he in good laying condition but refuse to lay. try warm mash or boiled oats, wheat. bran and table scraps, or milk or boiled vegetables, or anything else that iS apetizing. Feed the prospective layers all they want of a well balanc- produce eggs without plenty of food, Most complaints of mature bullets not laying can he traced to improper feeding.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15
VENTIAATE THE HOUSES

Poultry houses that are closed too tightly at night often become too damp. In fact, they often become so damp that the chickens catch cold when let out in the morning. We would advise that the poultry houses have proper ventilation. Remember that still cold is not as dangerous as damp and drafty houses. Go not cheat the fowls out of good fresh air
 Better than ever, and have always been the best, Banner BuggieS. Nevada County Hardware Co. 2-15 2t
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-02-15

See the New Banner Top Buggies at Nevada County Hardware Co. 2-15 2t
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25
NLor ~ estine Association

following table gives the Assoc
citation pounds Of buefa during the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25

lsars su3 sisters OF course, there
| are exceptions, as in cases where blind
l-persons have lost their sight later IN
/ life, when picking out raised charac-
/ tiers with the fingers must seem \
slow and tiresome process, to say
nothing of the fact that they are
necessarily limited in the number OF
books they can procure. But even In
these cases, there are compensations.
Last summer / had the pleasure OF
acting an old clergyman, who had
lost his sight at eighty, but who had,
nevertheless learned to use the type
writer, and to read one of the raised
prints. With much pride he read to
me from his Bible, and when he had
! finished, remarked quite simply, cit
may seem strange to you, but although
nv life, the words have never seemed
to mean quite as much to me as they
have done since have been able to
read them with my fingers. Somehow,
the touch seems to mean even more to
me than the sight"
so Years a Braille Reader.
It is nearly half century since
L
was only eight years old, but l can
still remember the thrill of joy with
which / read the words "The fox
has a den." 1.-THE deer runs, swift.
cam has FAM" or "John is a good
boy" My family had read aloud to
me ever since was old enough to
understand, and I was quite as fond
of hearing stories as any child that
ever lived, but now, for the first time,
I knew that if r chose, all I had to
do was to get my Reader" and read
that "Ann had a FAM" or that "John
was a good boy" And from that
day to this, reading with. my fingers.
has been one of the greatest joys
of my life.. &
In those early days printing for
the blind was, comparatively new in
this country, and such books as they
had thought fit to print were scarcely
Of character to interest a child of
nine or ten. But I read everything r
could get under my fingers, and when
nothing new was forthcoming, would
read the same books over and over,
until / knew them almost by heart.
For several years my library consist
ad-if / remember correctly-of the
following books; The New Tesla.
cent" "The Pilgrims Progress" a
volume of poems, selected from Eng
lish and American poets, "Aesop's
Fables" in words of one syllable, and
series of readers under the horrible
titles of Blind Child's. First Book"
"Blind Child's Second Book" etc.
When l. was twelve, my parents
procured for me Dickens "OId Gu
l-iosity Shop which was yat., that
time almost the only work of fiction.
printed for the blind in America. No
child ever looked forward to the COM
ing of Christmas with more joyful
anticipations than awaited the arriv-
al of that book. j can still recall, as
though it were yesterday, the thrill
/ felt when at last the precious. pack
age had arrived land been opened,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25
Maroy Ladies
Entertain Clubs
Continued from first page)

tpntinueo from iliSs page
world and the Redwood County wo-
men were most appreciative OF this
opportunity to hear her. Mrs. Curtis
song, Forward Second District" was
sung at the close of the program.
Because of the resignation OF offic-
ers it was necessary to elect three, as
follows. Mrs. Charles Seeman OF
Milroy, president for two years, Mrs.
&C. Little of Rewood Falls, vice-pre-
sident for one year, Mrs. W. s. Mac
Donald of Walnut Grove, secretary for
two years. Mrs. Jensen of the Sum
down Mothers Club will serve an
other year as treasurer. Mrs. Curtis
presided during the election of Of
ficers.
A very pleasant social feature Of
the day was the picnic luncheon serv-
ed in the Home Economies Department
during the noon intermission. For
this luncheon the Milroy ladies furn-
ished hot coffee and iced tea which
added materially to the luncheons
brought by the visitors. Getting ac-
quainted was also pleasant feature
of the luncheon session.
The visiting club members were a
unit in their appreciation Of the many
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25

and l sat on the floor, literally sur
rounded by my treasure, which was
bound in three enormous volumes.
My first act was to turn to the last
page of the third volume and dis
cover the interesting fact that there
were six hundred and forty pages. A
rapid mental calculation assured me
nat by allowing myself to read ten
pages day could make the book last
for more than two months, and L
actually carried out this idea, only
varying my plan occasionally by o.
hitting to read at all one day, that
I might have the pleasure of read
Of the allotted ten. was intensely
interested in the story, but l felt
that such wonderful joy could scarce
iy come twice in a lifetime, and was
determined to make it last as long
High Prices in U. s.
As the years passed, and my friends
and relatives realized what reading
with my fingers meant to me some of
them learned to write New York Point
(Braille WAS unknown in this country
them and would copy poems and short
stories for me, and the joy of these
little gifts it would be hard to we
scribe. Nothing / have ever received
in my life has given me greater plea
sure than did a volume of selections
! from Whittier's "Child Life in Verse
which dear aunt copied for me when
was little girl of eleven.
But that was many years ago, and
the blind of the present day have no
such dearth of literature in raised
'rint to contend with as I had. Still,
of course, the supply of books is de-
cidedly limited and our love and hung
er for books is almost as great as
ever. When think of the noble work
that is being done in transcribing
books for the blind by so many wo-
men both here and abroad, my heart
swells with gratitude almost too great
for words. But we want even more
than that books than can be purchased
1 by all libraries and by the few in
dividuals who care to own them
j At the present prices it is almost
I impossible to purchase books in rails j.
i ed type. In England this great diff
1 Guilty has been eradicated by the rails
ag of large endowment fund, which
has made it possible to print and
sell books for the blind at very mod
crate prices, two shillings and six
1 pence or three shillings volume, be-
ing the average price, but the English
4 will not sell their books to US at these
/ reduced prices. Sixteen shillings a
most of the Braille books are in sew
eral volumes.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25
PRECAUTION.

American Legion Weekly: When the
trial of certain case in Anew
England country court was about
half through, the evidence in favor
of the defendant was so overwhelming
that the judge broke in and ordered
tie jury to return a verdict of not
guilty. The prisoners lawyer, a
hedgeiing, however. refused to be rob
bed of his carefully prepared splurge
IF oratory and demanded that he be
heard
eWell," the court ruled, 'Iye can
make yer speech if We want to, Mr..
Wifkinds, but jest to guard against.
accident we're goin' to acquit yer client
first"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25
TOO MUCH WORRYING.

Dominion, New York: The fussy
station master of small village near
Edinburgh found one night a fellow
countryman standing, nonchalantly
smoking, with his feet half over the
edge of the cup" platform. "Don't
you know that the Edinburgh express
is passing here directly at sixty miles
an hour?" said the station master.
"Come back, come backw
The other slowly turned his head,
and, taking the pipe out of his mouth,
replied, You're awfy feared for your
trainw
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25

WANTED-To hear from owner of
good Farm for sale. State cash
price, full particulars. d. r. Bush,
Minneapolis, MINI, 2-5ts, I'D.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Corn. Planter. Phone
GIG. 42-tf.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

RATE cents per word for
first issue; l cent per word for
each succeeding issue. Want
advertisements, notices of
church suppers, entertainments,
etc. run among news items by
request will be charged for at
the rate of 8 cents per word.
Unless otherwise requested all
such advertising will be run in
this column.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25
What Reading Means
to the Blind

The author of the following ar
tcile, writer of many well-known
children's books, is blind read
er of Braille of unusual ability
and her words should prove of
particular interest-to those chap
ter workers engaged in the pro-
duction of Braille books for ex-
service and other blind persons.
(By Nina Rhodes)
"Do blind people really enjoy read
ing with their fingers ?" is ques
ton / am frequently asked, and the
question has always seemed to m.
a particularly foolish one, for tn,
"ary good reason that to the average
blind man or woman reading will
the fingers is quite as easy, and al
most as natural as reading with tn,
eyes is to our more fortunate broth
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25

FOR SALE so volumes Harvard
Classics, full leather bound. A bar
gain. Inquire Mrs. H. w. Bagdon,
Seaforth. l-3ts
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25

splendid things done by the Milroy wo-
men for the entertainment and COM
fort of those attending. Mrs. Dun
can, the retiring secretary of the
County Federation and the members
Of the Milroy Study Club were hearth
ly congratulated upon the good pro-
gram which they had prepared and
upon all the features which made the
day so successful.
The matter of the meeting place for
the next years meeting was left open
for future decision.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25
EXTREME MEASURES.

Washington Star: T understand
you have taken up the study of hyp-
nOtism." 80
Il have" replied Senator Sorghum.
"A lot of the folks out home are be-
coming so dissatisfied the only way to
get 'em to vote for me will be to mes
Haerixe 'em."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25
CASTS OF CLOCKS PRESENTED.

Casts of two ancient Egyptian wat
er-clocks have been presented to the.
Kensington Museum by the Egyptian
government.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25

The building records indicate that
poor old Germany is prospecting in
spite of all she can do.-Ex.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25

Charles A. Stiles, Official Tester.
Jens. Schou, Secretary.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25

CALIFORNIA PROPERTY-To ex-
change for good Minnesota land.
Orange groves near Los Angeles, IL
yr. old Navals, perfect condition
from 8 to d miles from Riverside,
town of 10000 people, good roads,
good buildings and etc. One 10
acre grove, also 20 acre grove.
Price 81, LOO per acre. Nothing but
good lAndzwill be sconsidered. Geprge
H. Capron. bennington Hotel, Min
neapolis, Mimi. 1ats. Pd.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-07-25

Another good frontspiece for his
tory would be portrait of a deficit.
Elk.
The Washington times., 1923-07-07
MRS. PARK BENJAMlN'S
DIVORCE PLEA FAVORED

WHITE PLAINS, N. j., July IA
decree of divorce for Mrs. katherine
Doremus Benjamin against Park
Benjamin, brother of Mrs. Enrico
Caruso, was recommended in the re-
port of Referee Frederick E. Weeks.
The report recommended that Mrs.
benjamin, who is now living at
Larchmont, be given the custody of
the two children Park, 1r., seven ;i
years old, and Betty, six, with ali
mony of SIS q week. .,
Benjamin now is in South America
on business. The correspondent in
the case was not named.
The Washington times., 1923-07-07
By FAY KING.

NEW YORK, July IL never
sit through News Reel and see
a dame spank a brand new ship
with a bottle of home brew with
out thinking of launching
attended myself some years ago.
Not that any of my pals build
yachts or things like that and
pick on me to christen 'em-this
launching concerned duck, not
a boat!
This duck came into my life one
Easter day. A rap came at my
door and when 1 opened it there
was messenger boy standing with
violet box an tied with purple
ribbon and was all thrilled won
deT1ng who was sending me swell
c0rsage to wear on my cid suit,
when noticed the top of the box
had holes jabbed in it and funny
sounds were coming out through
the lid.
/ ripped off the ribbon and
yanked up the lid and inside the
box was a tiny fluffy little duck,
and alongside of him a sack of
bran to feed him with.
HE SURE COULD HONK.
In five minutes he was running
around my room making more
noise than the rusty horn of a
wOrn-Out flivver, but 1 thought he
was the cutest thing i'm the world
and he followed me around like q
bloodhound!
/ didn't know whether I should
feed him on a bottle or not, but
not having a bottle 1 mixed him
some bran i'm a saucer and he
gulped it right up with that soup
spoon bill Of his.
He grew SO fast 1 could see it
wouldn't be long before instead
of a small pigeOn-tOwed row boat
he'd be about the size of q battle
ship, and it was costing me quite
q little change to have a bell hop
hold him in the lobby while went