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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Appleton - Three-year-old Robert
Heibel choked to death at Appleton
when a piece of sausage became
lodged in his throat while eating
breakfast. The boys father, Lloyd
Heibel, tried to dislodge the particle
and called physician but the child
was dead before he arrived. The
boys mother was in church at the
time
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Stevens Point-Loss of $4,000 re-
suited at Polonia, near Stevens Point,
when the creamery of George Soik
was destroyed by fire. The Soik fami-
ly living quarters, above the creamery,
also were ruined. Spontaneous COM
bustion in a closet is believed to have
started the blaze.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Antigo-Miss Blanche Wolpert, Anti
COS declamatory star, won her third
victory at Shawano when five judges
voted her a unanimous decision in the
sub-district declamatory contest. Her
selection was Mon Pierre Six girls,
representing five high schools, were in
the contest, the other schools being
sShawano, Wittenberg, Marion and Sey-
mour
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Sheboygan-Arman McWilliams was
placed on probation after being SEN
fenced to year in the reformatory at
Green Bay by Judge Kirwan in Circuit
court, Sheboygan. The order arrived
in time to save him accompanying
three other boys sentenced at the
same time
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Peshtigo-Mrs. Otto Bundy had a
narrow escape from death by light
ming when a bolt struck the Bundy
barn. near Peshtigo, following long
steel track through the building. She
was stunned and her left foot was
slightly burned. The bolt knocked
several COWS down and burned out
all the light bulbs in the barn.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Birchwood-Capt. w. w. Wismer.
conservation warden Brentwood, has
announced that the conservation COM
mission will investigate all forest fires
during the season of 1924 where the
fires get beyond control and in the
event Of damages the commission will
prosecute the guilty persons.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Lake Geneva-Miss Hazel Webster,
16. sophomore in the Lake Geneva
high school, was severely injured and
two others escaped with lesser in
juries when an automobile in which
they were riding was struck by a
freight train on the Milwaukee road
at Springfield.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Tomah-While eating supper in the
house on the Jacob Hurtz farm near
Cashton, Otto Erickson and Andrew
Anderson were stunned by bolt CT
lightning which set fire to the house.
The house was rodded for lightning
protection and the men gave no heed
for time, but soon smelling smoke,
started an investigation and found the
building on fire.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Medford-A large number of wild
ducks which were stunned, wounded
or killed during an electrical storm
in Medford were found the next morn
ing lying on the ground. Many of
these birds were picked up in the
courthouse square. Two wild geese
were picked up the same morning il
a farm yard adjoining the city.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Oshkosh-Robert Ziebell and Her
man Cuske were saved from drown
ing in Lake Winpebago, Oshkosh,
through the heroic efforts of Raleigh
(Beach) Wollangk. The two young
men were in skiff which tipped over,
about eighty rods from shore, off
Black Wolf point. They were helpless
and tired out when Wollangk reached
them.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

automatically Bohn, 4, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bohn,
was killed in front Of her parents
home at Weyauwega when she wac
knocked down by an automobile driven
by Arthur Paschke. The child darted
into the street in front of Paschke
who was unable to stop his machine
She died in physicians office before
her parents could be notified.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Brentwood Although a lone part
ridge flew through plate glass win
dow, breaking the glass just large
enough to admit it, the bird was un-
injured. The peculiar incident occur
red at the James Kincannon store in
Brentwood. The partridge was caught
but as soon as it was taken out of
the building it flew away The only
evidence of the unusual act is the
broken window and few feathers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Fond du Lac-Alfred S. Wilkinson,
clerk of Fond du Lac county for twen-
ty years, died at his home in Fond du
Lac after an illness of only few days.
He had been in poor health for some
years, but only last week did he relin-
quish his duties at the courthouse.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Manitowoc-Sixty years of married
life were observed recently by Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Stadler at their home
In the town of Kossuth in the presence
of their three daughters, one son and
other relatives. Mr.. Stadler is Sc and
his wife 79.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Marshf1eld-The Ripon Creamery
Co., of Marshfeld, has installed ma
chinery with which they will, in the
near future, dry buttermilk. 1t is the
first machine of its kind in central
Wisconsin. The equipment has beer
installed and work will begin in the
near future. The buttermilk, after be-
ing dried is packed into sacks an
will be put on the market as a poultry
feed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Mellen-The Meilen Rod and Gun
club has made arrangements to plant
two carloads of trout fry in neighbor.
ing streams. The club will also en-
deavor to display more attractively
the beauties of Copper falls, which ID
located about i've miles from the city,
OF highway IS.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Bayfield, Diamond Well Drilling
Co. Of Washburn is sinking an arte-
sian well at the plant of the Bayfield,
Light, Power and Water Co. The
hope is to obtain supply of well
water for the daily needs of the resi-
dents of Bayfield, The well drilling
company agreed to obtain more than
sufficient amount of water flow to
supply the city's daily needs. The CITY
will pay the well drilling company
$4,000 for the well, which is to be COM
pleted in six weeks.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Iron River-While Mrs. Emil Hend-
rickson, Hughes, of near Iron River,
was walking through her pasture she
came upon a skeleton She notified
Mike Morris, town chairman. Upon
examination, it was found to be bones
OF man. Part of coat, a bottle
and snuff box were found The theory
was advanced that the bones were
those of some early lumberman.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Ladysmith-An effort is being made
to form a society in Rusk county of
former residents of Ohio. Frank E.
Bayless of Ladysmith is at the head
of the movement. There are many
former residents of the Buckeye state
living in this county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Wausau-Henry c. Dern, "a, a resi-
dent of Wausau since 1868, died at the
family home after an illness of one
week
Madison-A Is per cent increase in
workmen's compensation insurance
rates in Wisconsin has been ordered
by the state compensation insurance
board. -
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Merrill-Mr and Crs. Carl Neuman,
town OF Pine River, Lincoln coun-
ty, while blasting stumps looked into
one stump to see why the charge of
dynamite didn't explode. 1t did, and
the explosion sent gravel into their
faces with much force, causing severe
injury to their eyes. Attending ply
sicians declared they did not believe
the couple would lose their eyesight
Neuman is also suffering a shattered
knee as the result of the explosion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Beloit-Five freight cars were de-
rallied eight miles east of Beloit on the
Milwaukee road, causing delay in all
traffic east. A broken track caused
the accident, 600 feet of track being
torn up. The train crew escaped in
jury.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Sheboygan-Excavation has started
for the twostory home of the Sheboy-
gan Press-Telegram. The building
will be 110x110 feet. Completion of
the structure is set for Sept. 1.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Manitowoc-Severely injured when
run down by a street car in Chicago,
Ray E. Myers, until recently a resi-
dent of Manitowoc is not expected to
recover. Myers, who is 81, suffered
broken neck and lost an arm when
he fell underneath freight car three
years ago. For several months he
was confined to hospitals and has
worn a neck cast since the accident.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-07

Portage-Two girl tramps, who re-
fused to give any other names than
Jane and Mary, and who said they are
IS years old, were arrested by Sheriff
Nehls as they alighted from freight
train at the Milwaukee road yards in
Portage. One of the girls said her
home was at Waupun. They declared
they had been "hoboing' for six
months, ard that this was the first
time they had been arrested. They
were dressed as men.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28

Mrs. ]. b. Hayden is visiting this
week with friends in Pendleton.
DIR. and Mrs. A. G. Tullar left We'd
nesday for Portland for four days
visit.
There will be an all day meeting
of the Congregational Aid Thursday
September a at the home of Mrs. r.
II. Holcombe. A picnic dinner will
be served.
Miss Esther Hatch is visiting
friends in Seattle and will return the
latter part of this week to her home.
Miss Hatch has been a student at
Bellingham normal.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Skaar of Spo-
kane were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Hatch Wednesday night. They
were driving thru to Seattle where
they intend to locate. 49,
Mrs. w. NJ. Brace and daughter
Maxine left the latter part of the
week for Enaville, Idaho, to spend a
vacation with Mr.. Brace who is en-
ployed there by the o. w.
Miss Alta Willsey left Sunday eve
ming for Missoula, Montana where
she will spend couple Of days with
friends before going to Butte. Miss
Willsey has been visiting at her home
for the past three weeks.
Mrs. Victor Beed who made her sis
ter Mrs. L. Il. Raymond, an extended
visit this summer before going to
Canadian points, returned to Ken
newick two weeks ago and is leaving
this week for her home in Fort Dodge,
Iowa.
Gene Spaulding left Tuesday for
Portland where he will spend few
days with relatives before going to
Seattle where he will attend school
this winter. He will make his home
with the M. w. Mattechecks and
will be a student at Lincoln High.
The Methodist church held It's
fourth quarterly conference Mon.
day evening in the church par.
lors. Reports showed very success
full year. Nearly $4,000 was applied
on the old indebtedness aside from
the regular expenditures of the year,
In addition to this several hundred
dollars have been paid out for ben
evidences. A unanimous vote was cast
for the return of the pastor A. A.
Calender.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28
John Paxton of Walla Walla was
a Kennewick visitor Tuesday.

10
James R. Banta made a business
trip to Occur d'Alene the latter part
of the week. il f. q
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Hatch will spend
the week end at Lon Rock, Oregon
with their son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie White return
ed Monday from walla Walla where
they spent few days with relatives.
Mrs. Mary Philson and daughter
Avis leave this week for Connell to
resume teaching. They have been the
guests of Kennewick friends since the
close of summer school at Cheney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Gilcrest and
Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. Whitbeck arrived
from Toppenish and spent a few days
in Kennewick before going on to Pen
dleton with the p. P. & L. construc-
ton crew. 49,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kay Routh drove from
Tacoma Friday and stopped over
until Monday as guests at the home
of Mrs. Routh's uncle A. p. Durbin.
They returned home over the Column
bia highway. s'f"@E ~
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Reed have for
house guests Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Gel
mas and two children of Seattle who
arrived last night and will remain
over Labor Day. Mrs. Gelinas is a
sister Of Mr.. Reed. .I
Mrs. L. Keesey accompanied by her
son Roger and her sister Bernice Ka-
dow will leave tomorrow to join her
husband and make her home in Port
land. Mr.. and Mrs. Hulet will occupy
the Kadow home.
Ninety-three people formerly from
Kennewick and vicinity met at Wood
lawn Park Seattle Saturday, August
% for a six o'clock picnic dinner.
The affair was such an enjoyable one
that those present voted to make it
an annual event.
Mrs. F. F. Beste was pleasantly
surprised last Saturday evening by
the arrival Of her sister Mrs. B. J.
Riegert who with her son Bernie,
arrived from st. Louis in company
with Mrs. D. G. Rodgers. They will
make an extended visit in Kennewick.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28
LITTLE STORIES OF THE WEEK

Mrs. C. S. Knowles is spending a
feu days in Pendleton. -
mr. F. w. Carstens of Seattle was
Kennewick visitor this week.
Rorn-Wednesday, August 81, to
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Bushell, a daugh-
ter.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. vickers and
a.uobter Gladys returned Friday
from a fishing trip to the Little Pend
Oreille. F. ...... s.#- .-......
Mrs. D. s. Brogunier and two child
ron returned Saturday from Vancouv-
~ where they spent the summer with
relatives. t"j4
Mrs. w. A. Hulbush of Great Falls.
Montana is a guest at Hotel Kenne-
v,ck. Mrs. Hulbush is looking after
her Highland property. ~
H. c. Turner is a Ritzville visitor
this week. Mr.. Turner has purchased
n oil station in Ritzville and is plac-
ine his son in charge. .@ a"9. &
Mrs. w. M. Fuller left today to
,oin her son and his family at Wood
{ land, Oregon. From there they will
motor to their home in Fresno, CAL
Hornia. ~ *..ao' 20.
Nj. and Mrs. Merrill Rawson are
,uests this week at the B. G. Raw
son home. They are on their way
from Corvallis, Oregon to make their
home in Seattle.
Mrs. George Brander Of Portland
win arrive Sunday for q visit with
her sister Mrs. j. c. Leibee and other
relatives. Her daughter Eileen will
accompany her home.
Harold Hooper of Kellogg, Idaho
4 visited his parents Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Hooper this week. He was met here
by his wife who was returning from
a visit on the coast.
Miss Nellie Woods who has been
the guest Of Seattle relatives for sew
eral weeks returned home today. Her
small nephew Jim Calvin accompan-
led her home for short visit.
Mrs. T. w. Payne motored to Wal
Ia Walla today to spend few days
with relatives. She was accompanied
by ANGEL Mae and Harry Walters
who will visit their grandparents.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. McAulay of Yakima
are visiting Kennewick relatives over
the week end.
A coup meeting of the M. E. Mis-
sionary Society was held in Richland
this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Jeffrey and son
returned Tuesday from an automobile
trip to sound cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Craver motor
ed from Milton, Oregon Sunday with
Kennewick relatives. go
The young people of the Baptist
church are giving party in the
church parlors tonight. q,
Judge B. S. IGrosscup left last
night for Portland following a few
days stay in Kennewick. .-.- 81
Mrs. Rose Carr who has been spend
ing the summer with Pennington
friends returned home Monday.
Joe Buchanan who has been EN-
ployed near Seattle for the past
month returned home this week.
Mrs. James Johnston entertained
small group Of friends at on o'clock
luncheon last Friday.
Grin Beinhart arrived Tuesday
night from Seattle and is spending
a few days at his home. r."
Mrs. NJ. M. Moulton and daughters
returned Tuesday from Seattle where
they spent the summer. >.'
Mr.. and Mrs. n. j. Talbot of OPP
portunity will be week end guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Thomas.
Mrs. John T. Little and daughter
Ada Mary of Spokane were week end
guests of Mrs. w. b. Gascoigne.
Walter Orion and wife of Spokane
are spending the week with Mrs.
Orion's father-in-law j. B. Hayden.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. N. Newldrk and
family left Sunday by automobile for
weeks outing in Portland and vici-
nifty.
Mrs. E. H. Sherk and three child
rem who have spent the past few
weeks at Seaview, returned home
Friday.
H. p. Aldrich and son of Reardon.
are visiting Mr.. Aldrich's parents
this week. They will also visit friends
in Pasco.
Mrs. A. P. Kirkland returned Sum
day from independence where she has
been visiting relatives for couple
of months.
Mrs. F. L. Fraser was hostess to 3
small group of friends for a one
o'clock luncheon Tuesday. Covers for
eight were laid.
Mrs. May Trimble of Tacoma was
a guest at the home of her son F.
Trimble of the Highlands this week
She was en- route from Denver.
Mrs. 81. C. Schmidt accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burpee and
son will leave Saturday on an auto
trip to their old home in Minnesota
E. L. Baxter and w. F. Luke re-
turned the latter part of the week
from Seattle where they made trip
with the NJ. w. Mattecheck household
goods.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28

There was large attendance at the
entertainment given Wednesday eve
ming at the NJ. w. A. hall when the
Royal Neighbors entertained their
families and friends. A feature of
the evening was a short play put on
by members Of Mrs. Hattie /. Smiths
committee.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28
Services in charge Of Phil Warnock
at IL.
The public cordially invited.
st. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL

Rev. A. II. +. Watkins
Holy Communion at 8 am.
Church School at 9:45 am.
C'mon children, Let's go!
A warm welcome for all.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28
LADIES

/ wish to call your at
tention that I am again
prepared to show you a
fine line of new and up
to-date hats. Mrs. A.
Garrett at City Dray,
Line office. ... =.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28

CONGREGATIONAL
, Bible School at 10 am. Harley Pet
er, superintendent.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28
FIRST LUTHERAN
Rev. Paul FOSSIL

Rev. Paul FOSSIL
Services at IL. Theme "But What
Think. YEP"
You are most welcome.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN

M. C. Kauth, pastor
Divine service Sunday at 1880 a.
m. Sunday School at 9:45. You are
cordially invited.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-08-28
THE NORTH COAST
LIMITED PRAISED
Northern Pacific Service is
CompIimented by Ex-
perienced Traveller.

Mr.. Arnold Rodney. writing to
A. B. Smith, passenger traffic man.
ager Of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way, says: e. -
1.-THE purpose Of this letter 10 to
express to you weIl-merited ap-
probation Of . very enjoyable
journey that just completed
from Seattle on THE NORTH
COAST LIMITED.
"As an old travelling man Of Is
years of road travel on all lines,
feel that l am entitled to say know
railroad travel pretty we'll
Il enjoyed the courtesy that your
employees showed me 80 much.
Your conductors, brakemen and
porters and walters SMILE, and
make you feel at home on the
train. The spirit of courtesy seems
to be right in every man and I got
pleasant word from them all day.
"Your meals. I am frank to say.
are the best railroad meals I ever
ate. .s.E Soils
Il have not been asked to write
this, nor do have an axe to grind,
but I do honestly feel that you are
entitled to hear just words Of praise
and I hand you the crown as the
best run line for passengers COM
fort that ! have ever used" (Se)
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WYE fill this page with good, newsy items
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BAPTIST

BAPTIST
j. A. Shaw. pastor
Sunday School at 9:45.
Worship and sermon at HOO.
B. Y. p. u. at 2 pm.
Sermon at 8.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-08
Bethlehem Ship
Go. to Improve
HarbOr Terminal
ny United Press Leased Wire

SAN PEDRO, Cal, August ST.
An important expansion program
calling for the Expenditure of SO, :
100000 to make, the Bethlehem
Shipbuilding corporation yards at
Terminal island, this harbor, the
most modern on the Pacific coast
was recently announced by local of
ficials of the evcompahy. teH t@A
Ratification odfthe complete pro
gram, now in the hands of the
high officials of the Bethlehem corp
oration at Pittsburgh is certain, it
was declared. 80 at *'t
This announcement concerns on
ly part of Il series of harbor pro
iects here which include the ,devel-
opmeat of wharves and other port
facilities, the proposed leasing of a
fleet of government owned fvessels
by Los Angeles shipping, men, and
the Inauguration of the first direct
steamship service between here and
the Orient. e@s+ eattl atsA2
The shipbuilding corporation, will
erect four new repair shops and
install a new drydock. In addition,
it was, announced, large invest.
ment will be made in new equip.
ment. HiG "'r @ ltN
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-08
Postal Receipts
Show Increase of.
Six Pct. in Year

During the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1924. the receipts of this
office from the sale of stamps and
stamped paper were $47,670s55
against $45, 5,145.52 for the preceding
year. which shows an increase of
$2,525.03 or about six per cent.
There were issued, during the
same period, 22,340 domestic mon
ey orders amounting $56,S10.95 and
649 international money orders
amounting to $24,74S.6S' and fees
collected for above orders amounted
to $1,954.5S.
During the same period there were
1912 parcels insured; 53S parcels
dispatched c. o. D.; 1905 domes
tic letters registered and 1904 for
eign letters registered; there were
$40 special delivery letters deliv
cred through this office; there was
mailed, on permits, without stamps
attached, 1896 of mail, amounting
to $429.96; there was delivered, on
per day. There was an average of
two hundred ordinary parcels
$4,000 pieces of mail per day, in
coming and outgoing, handled
this post office. This of
flee employs eight clerks, no assist
ant postmaster or Superintendent of
mail, three city carriers, including
one mounted carrier, three r. F.
Carriers and has 1887 boxes. The
bulk of mail handled has increased
much faster than the receipts.