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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
EMPEY is COMING HERE
Eagle Rivers Old-Time
Friend of World War Days
Coming Next Week.

Arthur Guy Empey will appear
In Eagle River again next week
Wednesday evening, De C m b
18th. We all remember Captain
Empey as the man who wrote and
published "Over the Top" the first
book dealing with the World War,
and who spent two seasons in
Eagle River on his summers vaca-
lions. The first time he came was
IN 1917 and stopped at The Tilden
during the entire summer. 1t was
through him that we were priv
legged to see filmed his story cover
the Top" which he brought and
showed at the opera house to
crowded houses for the purpose of
raising a smoke" fund for the
soldiers fighting in France. "Over
the Top" brought people from all
over this section and a fund of
near $1,000 was given to the sol
diers.
Empey was real guy and had
more friends in this section than
a southern houn' dog has feas-
and that's going some. But it was
fact. To know this fellow Empey
was to like him, for he had no
snobbishness about him Just
plain ordinary American man and
soldier. Every person has read his
book and knows that he was
fighter. Capt. Empey returned to
this region in 1918 with his
mother, sister and leading lady.
They had headquarters at the
Gertz resort or Kentuck lake and
spent the summer months, EN-
pey fishing the lakes. and streams
and securing data for his motion
picture organization, and til e
ladies enjoying Northern Wiscon-
sins beauties.
Manager Emmons has secured
"A Millionaire for a Day." an ac-
credited picture with Arthur Guy
Empey as the principal character.
No question but that there will be
full house next Wednesday even
ing at the Eagle Theatre.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Frank Goes Back to Farm.

A letter from Frank Carlson of
Ironwood says that he has gone
back to the farm after working
in the mines in that city for many
years. He says: 1--WE have left
town, having purchased farm
four miles south of the city of
Ironwood; so I am back to work
on the soil, as a farm is the best
investment in the long run for a
man with a growing-up family of
boys and girls" Frank at one
time was a Villas county farmer
living several miles southwest of
Eagle River in the town of
Lincoln.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

At the age of sixty years John
Feely, an old resident of Fifield,
passed away at his home last week.
His death was due to cancer of
the spine with which disease he
had long been a sufferer. Mr..
Feely is survived by two brothers,
James E. Feely of Fifeld, and
Michael Feely of Stockton, Por-
tage county. Burial was in Phillips.
The deceased had spent a large
portion of his life in this part of
the state and had wide acquaint-
ance in Price and Ashland coun-
ties. He was a pioneer resort man.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

the Villas County Chapter. 1t might
be well to add that this chapter is
not exclusive to Villas county, but
that portion of Oneida contiguous
to this county. Quite number of
the members now are Oneid a
sportsmen. In another column
will be found a list of members
who are chairmen of their section
in this drive for membership. Any
man or woman who has the best
interests of fish and game con-
servation at heart is eligible to be-
come a Waltonian. Let's go.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Opened Meat Market.

James Morgan & Sons will open
up their new department within
the next week which they have
AIDED to their grocery and general
merchandise business in this place.
With the purchase and installation
Of proper machinery and accomo-
dations they will cater to the
trade in meats of all kinds, oper-
ating a complete market. They ex-
pect to be open to the trade very
soon, now just completing their
refrigerators and counters in in
stallation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Attended Frank Funeral.

Relatives of Mrs. John H. Frank
from the following places were IN
Eagle River last Friday attending
the funeral of the late John ii.
Frank; Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Oxley
and William VAIL of Boulder
Junction; Mrs. Arthur Pfieffer OF
Oconto; Mrs. Ward Rymer and +,
C. VAIL of Oconto Falls; Mrs. Al
fred Carlson and Mrs. Claud Volk
of Rockford, Illinos.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
TOmahawk's Tightwad.

Word comes to us that some of
our magnanimous CD citizens, who
open up their hearts at this time
of the year and buy Christmas
seals to carry on the work of the
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Asso-
citation, are up to their tricks
again of passing on the seals to
their children for resale. A man
who will do that certainly does
not show any interest in the well
fare of his fellow men.-Toma-
hawk Leader.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
A $4,000 Improvement.

Herman Korth has the contract
for the erection of combination
boat house and pavilion for Mr..
and Mrs. John Ginocchio at their
summer home on Yellow Birch
lake a couple miles from the vii
lage limits. Work will start as
soon as the ice is sufficiently
strong to hold up the pile driver
and the building will be finished
this winter. The cost will be
about 100000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Death of Mother.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ferguson re-
turned Wednesday of last week
from Chicago, where they attended
the funeral of Mr.. Ferguson's
mother, Mrs. Sarah Deppy, who
died at the age of sixty-four in
Chicago on Thanksgiving day.
Mrs. Deppy was also the sister of
W. H. and John Love of this city,
and up to two years ago was a
resident of this section, located
upon Catfish lake at the home of
her son. Burial took place in Rose
hill cemetery, Chicago, on last
Saturday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Are Taking Mud Baths.

A post card to the News Mon
day from Ted Koerner of Spider
lake says that he and Mrs. Koer-
ner are enjoying a mud" vaca-
tion-that is they are taking mud
bath treatments and escaping the
rigors of Wisconsin's winters; a
make-believe that they are down
south among the flowers and sun
shine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Burned Fiery Cross.

About eleven o'clock last Satur-
day night a fiery cross was set
afre on the street leading north
to the high school in the east part
of the village. No demonstration
was made at any time, and
whether it was Khan movement
or done by some individuals is not
known.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
PLACE EN- NEXT WEEK
Street Holiday Decorations
VIII Be in Operation Be-
ginning Monday for Sea-

After next Monday the main
streets of Eagle River will pre-
sent a beautiful holiday appear
ance and if worked out as planned
will be a mighty pretty decorative
scheme during the holiday period
ending January first.
The American Legion boys will
cut and deliver and place some
forty 7-foot spruce and balsam
trees at stated spaces along the
principal business blocks in the
village, using the sockets along
the outer edge of the sidewalks
where the flag decorations are
placed on holiday occasions. Added
to the placing of the trees, the
Light and Water Commission will
give extra lighting by arc lights
between blocks sufficient to make
the village real white way.
Placing of the trees and lights
is expected to be finished by next
Monday evening on all of the prin-
cipal blocks where the flag decora-
tions have been placed heretofore.
The village will then be dressed in
holiday attire and there is no
question as to just how it will look
to the residents and visitors.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

appropriated 90,UUU Tor Dfldge
across the Deerskin river in the
town Of Washington.
VIM. Hunter reelected highway
commissioner for 1886 at sal
airy of 100000, with 100000 addi-
tional for clerk hire.
Highway commission to pur-
chase nine 10-foot Austin power
gasoline graders at cost of
$4,000, to be used in the main
tanance of highways in the county.
Appropriate monies toward the
paving of the county highways
through the village of Eagle River,
amounting to- $3,433.0O. Part of
this amount was levied by the 1923
board.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Building New Farm Home.

A new farm residence, a two
story building is being built by G.
R. Rusch on his farm near the
Evergreen school. 1t is roomy
home and modernly equipped when
finished.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
You Are Invited.

Frank Mulrooney, registered
pharmacist and owner of the Null
rooney Drug Company, invites you
to attend the opening Of lis place
Of business Saturday, December
13th-all day. 10-lt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Notice.

The American Legion and Aux
Hilary will have a Christmas bake
sale on Thursday, December 18th,
at the Town Hall. Watch for fur
ther notice.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
COUNTY BUYS GRADERS
Annual Session of the Villas
County Board Clean Up
the Years Business Last
Week.

Among the usual items of bust
ness before the Villas county board
of supervisors which held it's close
up session for the year last week,
the budget for the coming year
contains the following:
County Officers salary
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Tess of the Storm Country.

You haven't seen this picture. A
picture so gripping that it hurts.
Mary Pickford in TESS OF THE
STORM COUNTRY" 10 reels. At
the Eagle Theatre, Sunday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10
Hello Bill

Oh the voice of friend is wonderful thing
When the clouds hide the sun from our view,
thrill of real pleasure; his greeting will bring
When he hollers Hello Bill' to you
Makes you feel this old World is pretty good
place
For fellow to spend few years,
When the smile of goodfellowship beams on
his face
You forget that you ever shed tears
Gives slap on the back, and a goodnatured
laugh,
And handcasp that fills you with cheer,
70 the pleasures of life; he adds good half,
For he makes life worth living while here.
Copyrighted by E. F. Hayward
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
COUNCIL HOLDS AN
IMPORTANT MEETING

At meeting held Tuesday evening,
he village council transacted much
Important business.
1 They approved the selection Of the
bew highway route. M15, which will
btart at the cemetery, follow the Ford
eailroad, Cross Fan river and run
oarallel with the South Shore tracks
bn the north side, passing by the de-
Dot up to the Westphal farm, where it
ces west and strikes the present road
horth Of the Red Rocks.
The estimated cost Of $17,500 for
he erection Of the new water plant
" the Ford Motor company was also
Accepted, and the water and sewer
Dlans as submitted were also ap-
proved. These plans must be accept
ID by the state board Of health also.
A contract was also entered into
with Engineer Leslie Goddard to man.
|age the electric light and water plant
for one year.
The council also ordered tool
house built at the cemetery.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
LODGE INITIATES

Sunday night a class Of twenty
candidates will be initiated into
the order Of U. C. F. c., and the offic-
ers elected last month will be in
stalled. President L. s. Chabot of
Lake Linden and General Secretary
]. B. Jettie Of Marquette will be pres
ent and assist in the work.
A sumptuous banquet will follow
the business session.
The officers to be installed are as
follows:
Spiritual Director, Rev. FIR. Miller,
Past President, Isabel Collins.
President, Georgianna Sicotte.
Vice President, Rose Belanger.
Secretary, Marie Steinbach.
Treasurer, Julia Bussier.
Finance Keeper, Agnes Crebassa.
Chaplain, Helen Cyr.
Sentinel, John Budreau.
Physician, DR.. Marshall.
Directors, Euclid LeDuc, Octave
Sicotte and Edward Cyr.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
BARAGA NEWS NOTES

Charles Lipponen was a Hancock
caller Monday.
John Falk was in the copper coun-
try several days this week on cigar
selling trip.
Thomas Madden returned last Sat-
urday from Chicago, where he spent
the past four weeks ~ account OF the
severe illness of his daughter, Mrs.
Herman Zurcher.
w. C. Schwalm was a Houghton
business caller Tuesday.
Miss Isabel Kunnic.S was called to
Alston Tuesday by the illness of her
aunt, Mrs. Sullivan.
Janette Whittiker Of Superior re-
turned to her home last Saturday af-
ter a weeks visit at the Holmes home.
LaJoy's camp will close down this
week. He is logging for the Baraga
Lumber company and will get out
100 900 feet of timber.
Mrs. Besander returned to her
home in Pelkie Tuesday after visiting
Monday with Mis-. Lundin. She has
been on a visit to- Detroit with her
daughter and in Chicago with her son.
She has been absent for six weeks.
s,-,Funke and Mrs. LaBrecque
and sons Lucius and Louis left We'd
nesday for Los Angeles, Calf. where
they will spend the winter. Mr.. Hill
yer accompanied them as far as Chi
caeo.
Barney Joiner is repairing several
rooms for Richard Fields in Mr..
Fields eating house.
Mrs. Blaksley returned Sunday to
her home in Eagle River, Wis, after
a few weeks visit here with her hus-
band.
Howard Sacks was a Calumet Wis
itor Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reed returned
Sunday from weeks visit with Mrs.
Reeds parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
st. Germain, in L'Anse.
Arthur Forrest returned Thursday
Of last week from Big Rapids, having
completed course of study at Fer
ris Institute.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
MEETING OF COUNTY
ROAD COMMISSION

At a regular meeting of the board
of road commissioners for the county
of Baraga, duly called and held at
the court house in the village of
L'Anse, Michigan December 81, A.
D. 1923, the following commissioners
from the different townships were
present: Gustave Lundberg, Arvon;
William C. Birk, Baraga and Chris
ton Jentofs, L'Anse. Absent, none.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman William C. Birk.
The minutes of the previous meet
ings were read and approved.
On motion of Jentoft supported by
Lundberg, the following resolution
was adopted by the vote following:
ington, Michigan, has requested from
this board permission to erect a pri-
vate transmission line along Trunk
Line Highway No. %, between the
stations Of Covington and Leo,
And whereas, it is the opinion OF
THE board that said transmission line
will not interfere with the public use
Of said highway,
Therefore be it resolved, that the
said August Hutula be granted per-
mission to erect said transmission
line along Trunk Line Highway No,
%, under the following conditions:
1st: That said transmission line
shall not be so constructed as to in
commode the public use of said road
or highway.
End: That this permission be Civ
en- on the expressed condition that the
said August Hutula shall remove OF
change without cost to the county
under the direction of this board, all
poles and wires On said transmission
line, if at any time, in the opinion OF
this board, said transmission line in
terferes with the public use Of said
road or highway.
Yeas-Lundberg Jentoft and Birk
Nays-None.
There being no further business the
board adjourned without day.
Homer ]. Pennock, Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
Thursday by the serious illness of his
youngest daughter.

Thursday by the serious illness of his
youngest daughter.
A daughter was born Wednesday of
last week to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Cyr.
Herman Keranen Of Herman was a
L'Anse business caller last Friday.
Township Clerk and Mrs. Michael
Connor and children were week end
visitors in Houghton.
M. 7. Brogan was a business WIS.,
itor in Marquette last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow Pearce and
children returned last Saturday from
Negaunee, where Mr.. Pearce was
called by the death Of his father.
Fred Chaput visited his father, Jo-
seph Chaput, at Houghton last Sat-
urday.
A. s. Ley of Hancock, manager of
the Copper Journal was business
caller in L'Anse last Saturday.
daughter Of Houghton were guests
Sunday of Mrs. Krolik's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Modest Robert and
children were Chassell callers Sun
day.
Thomas C. Brennan spent Sunday
visiting with friends in the copper
country.
D. C. Shea of Houghton was guest
Sunday of his mother, Mrs. Shea.
Mrs. Howard Lampson visited last
Saturday in the copper country.
Chester Climers was a Marquette
visitor last Saturday.
Mike Bowers spent Sunday at his
home in Trout Creek.
Operator j. H. Mclean was con-
fined to his home last Friday and Sat
urday with severe cold.
Miss Knevels of Marquette, former
county nurse, visited here last Satur.
day.
Township Treasurer Peter A. AL.
exander Of Spur township transacted
official business in L'Anse last Friday
Herbert Dove left Monday fol-
Trout Creek, where he has accepted 9
position as night engineer in the saw
mill.
The M. Van Orden Coal company's
Office at L'Anse is now completed anc
open for business.
Sheriff Charles Dantes returned
last Saturday night from Ann Arbor
Master Hugo Kayramo of Herman
and Alma Maxi of Painesdale ne
turned with him. They were receiv
ing treatment at the University hos
pital.
Captain Olof Skuggen of Hancocl
was a L'Anse caller Monday.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
FORD ACTIVITIES

John Marsch, Inc, railroad con-
tractors, expect to finish the railroad
into Pequaming from L'Anse in thirty
days. A large steam shovel with en-
CINE SO and several dump cars were
transported to Pequaming the first
of the week by ferry to work on that
end Of the railroad.
Marsch's camp one at L'Anse To-
Gated on the south side of the depot
road, on the bluff, was discontinued
this week, the crew being taken to
camp two.
Work on the bug cut at Samardjic's
farm will be completed in four weeks
quicksand making it impossible to do
rapid work. It was first struck on
top of the hill and ran way down in
the cut. The contractor expects to
get below 1t, there being over eight
feet to cut before reaching the grade
level.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
LOAN ASSOCIATION ELECTS

The Covington National Farm
Loan association of Walton, at it's
annual meeting held on the 9th day
Of January, elected the following Of
ficers for the ensuing year:
President, Joseph Miettunen.
Vice-President, Arvid Salli.
Secretary and Treasurer, Swande
GodelI.
Diredtors-Joseph Miettunen, Ar
vid Salli, Elias Maxi, Sam Pihljamaki,
Jacob Ketola. A
Loan committee-Joseph Miettun-
en-, Charles Wuornos, VIM. Saarinen.
Alternate loan comWittee-Jacob
Ketola, Elias Maxi and Sam Pihlaja-
maxi.
The association now has al MEM
bers and has loaned $43,400.00 to
those enrolled.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18

crease in its loans during the six
months. Increased activity in the
Iron Mountain district, where the as
socation has become a big factor in
reducing the housing shortage, was
partly responsible for the increase
while at the same time much of the
money went for building projects and
improvements in various parts Of the
copper country.
The associations savings increased
$150,000 and with this the greater
part of the $4,000 paid out in the
92nd stock series has reverted to the
associations treasury, indicating the
wide confidence placed In the associ-
alton and its management.
With predictions Of an extensive
building boom during the next sum-
mer, there is sufficient evidence to be-
lieve that the association will enjoy
a substantial share Of its activity.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
|OURT LAYS HEAVY
| HAND ON VIOLATORS

The January term Of Circuit Court
rs adjourned Tuesday afternoon by
rcuit Judge Stone.
Three violators Of the prohibition
nendment pleaded guilty and were
alt with IS follows:
Basil Atikons was given ninety
Ays in the county Jail.
Axel Erickson was given sentence
ninety days in the county Jail, with
b alternative Of q fine Of $500 and
30 costs. He paid.
| Frank Knechtges was fined $50
md $50 costs, to be paid on the first
NY Of the April term Of court. He
Pas also placed on probation for two
5ears.
Frank Pine, who pleaded guilty to
>decent exposure, will spend the next
X months in the reformatory at
mia.
Ralph Hand, charged with larceny,
I'D Elmer johnson, charged with as
built with intent to kill, were held
ver to the April term. "A commits
Jon Of DIR. C. d. Hawkins and DR.. R..
Buckland were appointed to exam
he Johnson and found him sane.
1 There was only one case presented
) the jury, that of Peter Muscovitz
y. Joseph Zupanich, both L'Anse
Dwnship farmers. Zupanich was
bund guilty and fined $50 for injur-
DR Muscovitz's automobile in q rear
I'd collision.
@ Other cases were continued.
Those admitted to citizenship were
0ortrude Lundberg Gustafson, Emil
anjec, Charles Oscar Gull, Napole-
Fish, Emma Hutula Nurmela, John
kanjec, Marie Syrjala Risku and AL
eed Schultz.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
LAST OF THE FRIAULT

The Thomas Friault, a former ex-
cursion boat which ran from L'Anse
to Houhton, sank last week Tuesday
at Two Harbors, Mimi, when crushed
in the ice jam.
The craft was taken to the head of
the lakes a number of years ago and
of late has been used as a fish tug.
The boat was a 96-ft. steamer and
last summer carried freight between
Duluth and Bayfield,. Her loss is es-
timated at $10,000.0O.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
NURSE EMPLOYED BY
HEALTH ASSOCIATION

The Baraga County Health Associa-
tion, at meeting held last Saturday
engaged Miss Alma M. Simpson for
the month. She had been employed
by them the past year but resigned
the first Of the year to accept the po-
sition of county nurse.
The county board will meet on the
25th of January, when they will be
asked to reconsider their latest de-
cicsion. The board engaged county
nurse in November, but at the De-
cember meeting rescinded their reso-
luton to this effect.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
FORD MINERS VICTORIOUS
OVER DETROIT LAWYERS

The Ford Miners last Friday de-
feated the Detroit College Of Law at
the Imperial Heights gymnasium in
Spur township, the score being 81
to 16.
The visitors played a strong, fast
heady game, but the home boys were
too much for them. This team has
toured northern Michigan and has met
several Of the strongest basketball
teams in this section.
The Miners are playing strong,
aggressive game. They have hard
schedule ahead of them.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
BIG TIMBER DEAL

The Dollar Bay Lumber company
has purchased from the st. Mary's
Canal company $1,000 acres Of timber
land on the Copper Range railroad
which will cut l66, 900, 900 board feet
of sawed timber. The tract is eleven
miles in legth and three and one-half
miles in width, the timber being ma
pie. birch, elm and some hemlock.
The Dollar Bay Lumber company is
comprised Of L. G. Hillyer Of Baraga
as president and s. w. Clements Of
Dollar Bay as secretary and manager.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18
B. & L. ASSOCIATION
ENJOYS GOOD YEAR

The Detroit & Northern Michigan
Building & Loan association has just
closed one Of the most prosperous six
month periods In It's history, accord
ing to It's financial statement which
appears in this issue Of the Sentinel.
The figures with those Of the previous
six months reveal one Of the most
successful years in the IS years the
association has been IN existence.
Assets Of the association increased
over $294:000, according TO the state
ment, while In addition to its REGULAR
nve per cent dividend TO stockholders,
$4,000 has been added to the reserve
Evidence Of the part the associa-
non - playing in assisting homebuild-
eu 10 revealed In the $8b7, 900 in
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-01-18

The L'Anse Garage company and
Menard & Sanregret will build an un-
loading platform with a run-off, ad-
joining the South Shore track near
Main street, opposite the Standard
oil station. Both concerns receive
many automobiles and tractors and
the need Of such a platform has been
apparent for long time. It will ef-
feet saving for both firms.