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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

Monroe-Their ire aroused by prev
alent talk of $4,000 mile concrete
highways in Green county, local high
way officials prepared detailed table,
which was distributed to each of the
27 county board members before their
adjournment showing that 1872 miles
of concrete laid in the county since
the voting of the 100000 bond issue
in 1919 has cost taxpayers a total OF
S1S1, 1853. 80, or $37, 40463 a mile.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

Park FalIs-At special election in
Park Falls a $4,000 bond issue for
improvement Of the water supply sys-
tenn was almost unanimously carried,
only eight votes being cast against it.
Contracts for construction of the sys-
tenn were Immediately awarded.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

Sparta = Albert Beltz, Shamrock,
Wis, walked into the office of the
Standard Oil filling station, Sparta,
and after he had walked out $21.49
was found to have disappeared from
the cash drawer. At the police sta
ton exactly that sum was found tight
clutched in Beltz' hand. When
brought before Justice c. T. Lamson,
Beltz claimed he found the money on
the office floor. He was charged with
petty larceny.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

Spring Valley-Lester Danielson
23-year-old farmer, of near Sprins
Valley, died of strange form of blood
poison which did not begin on the sur
face Of his body but developed inter
nally. The doctors are puzzled. Daniel
son was sick four days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

Baraboo-Thomas Barrow, Fairfield,
shot large gray wolf when the ami
NAL attacked his flock of turkeys in
rye field near Baraboo. Barrow re
ceived his certificate from the county
clerk which is good for $50 bounty
from the state. Paul Steve, town of
Baraboo, obtained certificate of
bounty on the pelt of a red fox. The
man shot the animal on his farm near
Baraboo Thanksgiving day.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

Baraboo-W. E. Bartholomew Of
Lodi estimates that during his 30
years of service as railway postal
clerk he has travelled about 100000
miles, eaten at least 5000 lunch coun-
ter doughnuts and half acre of pies.
He has just been retired from the serv-
ice with a letter of praise for his
work from Postmaster General New.
He has been in two wrecks during his
service but was never injured
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

Port Erwin Reuter-, 10,
was seriously injured near Port Wash
ington, when accidentally shot by a
gun in the hands of companion
while the two were out hunting rab-
bits Elmer H. Haney was holding
the shotgun when it accidentally dis
charged, the shot lodging in Reuters
groin. The youth was taken to hos
pitSl in Milwaukee, where an opera
tioa was Immediately performed. Reu-
ter's home is in Port Washington.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

La Crosse-Ground has been broken
at the north end of Riverside park,
La Crosse, for the construction of a
government fish hatchery and the only
aquarium maintained by the govern
ment outside of the city of Washing
ton. In this aquarium will be exhib-
tied all varieties of river, lake and
brook fish. The hatchery will cost
$35,0o0 Contract for the building was
let to a La Crosse contractor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

Manitowoc-MissA gness Paulson Of
Manitowoc has been appointed super
intendent of the county tuberculosis
sanatorium at Whitelaw, succeeding
Miss Jenny Jennings, resigned. Fhe
change ends hostilities between the
former superintendent and the board
of trustees Of the institution, who
were charged By Miss Jennings with
Encouragement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-12-10

Tomah-Owing to the removal of
the railroad shops from Wyeville to
Adams and the consequent reduction
in families from rs to around 20,
the Civic league of that village has
decided to discontinue it's activities
and dispose of it's property. Some $50
remaining in the treasury was donated
to the school fund, which has bene-
flied about 1924 since the organiza-
ton of the league a few years ago.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-02-13
PERSONAL SERVICE FEATURED.

AS it's name implies institution citizens
territory with their business problems
made special endeavor
furtheng his by rendering such financial aid
Likewise with the business professional
advice is given with the and consideration
celebrating individual bust
State Bank rightfulv
the of The bank service
be heavy depostor this institution the
of the bank they capable of placing
position pro-
blems the small weighty him the
problems of the larger fnancier him.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-02-13
ESTABLISHED IN 1915.

The State Bank established in Redwood Falls
1916 the larger portion of the first floor of
substantial twostory located
Third and Washington streets This building the OF
the bank In addition the conduct modern
banking business the real estate and firm of Sparks
Ward Stewart rooms,
while the subdivided office
Gently completed addition adjoining the main building the
SOUTH of the material architecture and adds much
the attractive of the building This addition the
property of Mr. R. Ortiz of the holders and officers
of the bank In the parlor
A. Asleson the first floor and the law offices the firm of
Clague and Barnes the second.
At the time of its organization the State
incorporated for today capital surplus
undivided profits of this bank well $233oO0OO
stution the theory that the commendbe
with the customer consistent with
conservative banking methods desirable
this bank.
The officers A. NJ Dennistoun president; F. w
Ortiz vice president j. D. Mclean CASHIER
sstan cashier The officers diligently
for and their reward the banking
situations of Redwood County
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-02-13
Farmers State Bank Shows
Good Growth Since Organization
Started in 1915 with Capital Stock
of $25, 100000. Now Has Re.
sources Well over $233,OOO.
Follows Plan of Working
with Customers.
Has Fine Quarters in
Bank Own Building
A. M. Dennistoun Heads Directors;
j. ID. Mclean and Fred r. Orth
Active as Cashier And Assist
ant; Courteous Attention
Makes for Popularity
Has Fine Quarters In
Banks Own Building

other business closely allied with business
handles the only of bust
goes your organization You take this
your confidence rule than do
thecommercial world Service their the
pride any The Farmers State Bank has
established in the interests of and for the serving of the
this county, which they have been
cys judged by its banking institutions and
attention The officers of
bank their time and influence campaigns of
developing unsehy and effectively and today this bank
territory.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
Deadlocled Since Jan. /

The senate had been deadlocked
since .lt convened the first of the
year. Bitter arguments between the
Republicans and the Democrats
caused the deadlock and so evenly
divided was the strength that none
of the state bills could be passed.
According to The affidavit sworn
to by Lally, the gang on the morn.
ing of June 8 was in a senate room.
lie stated that Toomey in the pre-
sence of Pelker asked him to place
something which he packed in his
coat pocket as near lieutenant Gov
ernor Felix A.. .Toupin ,as. possible.
The affidavit says 1ally refused.
Lally says he later saw Toomey
call Murray and u few minutes later
Murray and Foley entered the sen
ate chamber, Murray taking seat
near the rostrnm, close by the lieu
tenant governor. A few minutes
later he said he saw Murray bend
over and drop something he had been
holding in his hands. Murray then
crushed something with his heels
and walked away, the affidavit says.
Soon afterwards gas began spread
ing through the chamber.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
NO WIRELESS ON
j. S. PLANES IN
NORTHERN JUMP
By United Press Leased Wire

BROUGH, England. July 49,
America s airmen will 20 into the
north on the last stage of their
world flight without wireless equip
ment on their planes, Lieutenant
Lowell Smith, commanding .hc sky
expedition, announced today. The
object is to avoid Overlooking the
planes.
Business of overhauling the ma
chimes in which the flyers will make
their homeward dash has progress
cd so rapidly that the old engines
were ready for removal this iaorn-
ing and il is expected now that the
aviators will get away with the
flood tide Wednesday morning.
Tuesday will be. devoted to test
ing the new floats on. the estuary
of the humber. tttf4 NfHt
1t had been Lieutenant Smith ;
intention to have the planes equip
ped with wireless apparatus for com
munication with the destroyers
which viii patrol the Iceland
Observation-Disclosures route, but il
was found that the floats and nee
essary anchors now being installed
are addingg 100 pounds in weight
to each machine.
Wireless apparatus, however com
forting, would mean another 10
pounds, so Lieut.. Smith ruled
against il.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
DEBS SENDS CALL
FROM SICK BED
AID LA TOILETTE
by United Pres. Leased Wire

CHICAGO, July 1S.-Eugnne v.
Debs, Socialist leader, from his sick
bed in II sanitarium here today is
sued Il call for the forces of Social
ism to swing whole hearted!v be-
hind the Progressive movement TO
elect Senator La Toilette of Wis
consin, president of the United
States. The Progressive convention
was in reality the American labor
party Gin embryro, = .Debs said. He
ridiculed the charge that the Social
list party was wrecked - by its
decision to join the La Toilette
forces. l43ease
''The truth is that the party
would have been torn in twain, its
long campaign would have proved Il
dismal failure and the party, what
was left of it. would have found
itself upon the rocks if the leaders
had not decided to join the Pro-
eressive forces,' Debs declared.
Let us of the Socialist party get
behind this movement unitedly and
wholeheartedly; let us enter the
campaign with all the support ut
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
WATER COS. IN
TWO COUNTIES
NOW REGULATED
Ry United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, july ls.--A
general order designed TO save pow
.er and water in Los Angeles and
Orange counties was issued today by
the state, railroad c mission.
The commission ordered between
80 and 6S private water companies
in those two counties to- enforce
regulations as follows,s ss7SHs,
l. Consumers must reduce con
sumption of water to enable the
companies to save 25 per cent of
their power used in pumping.
=. Sprinkling of lawns and gar
dens is permitted only between the
hours of 6 and 8 i. IN. and & and
8 p. m.
3. All irrigating must be done
under regulation.
-. No new connections or cxten-
lsions may be made BY the compa-
nies except under authority. Of The
railroad commission.
The order applies only to those
companies coming under the juris-
dicti0n of. the commission but mum
icipal companies are expected to fol
low the commission S suggestions.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
CANCSTERS CONFESS TO PULLING
OFF GAS STUNT in LEGISLATURE

PROVIDENCE, r. t., July ls.-4
Vba Providence News today prints
:, sensational story asserting il has
affidavitS from Il number Of Boston
ond New York gangsters in which
thev confess they were hired by
Rcnublicans TO break the recent fill
bustcr in the state legislature.
The gangsters, according to the
newsnapers, are the men who intro
dueed bundles of gauzc and paper
treated with powerful chemicalsi.nto
the legislative hall during the fill
buster, causing several men TO be
overcome.
The man said they were hired by
Holm Toomcv, of Providence and
poid bv William A. pelker, chair
man of the Republican state central
committee, according to the news
paper.
The newspaper gave the names of
the gangsters as Ike Mccarthy, Joe
Foley. Joe Cotter, Tom Lalley, Toots
Murrag and Matthew McGovern.
The gas saturated papers were
discovered in the senate chambers
after several senators had become so
i'll they mad to he treated in a
hospital
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
BURIED YOUTH
LATER SH OWS
UP AT HOME

ATLANTA. GA. July IS. John
w. Hinton, 10 wears old, who was
"buried at Bogart late yesterday,
v-es 1T bone with his parents here
again today.
The remains of youth fonnd on
railroad track near acartersviile
were identified by Mr.. and Mrs.
William II. Hinton as their son; who
had left home a few days previous
lv. Plans were made for the fune
raj and relatives and school mates
of Young Hinton viewed the body
and confirmed the identity, lnsur-
ancc adiusters came and arranged
claims and adjustment papers.
Then the body was taken 20 Bo-
gart and an impressive funeral SER
vice held.
As the grief stricken fathers and
mother and other mourners were
boarding train to return to allan
tn Young Hinton rushed up. He had
been visiting with distance rela
tive near Bogart and his where
abouts learned by cousin, who
went for him.
Authorities now believe the body
buried as that Of Young Hinton, was
that of Cottis Harris, Is, of Blake
ly.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
NAMING OF YOUNG
WOULD GREATLY
PLEASE THE us.
ny United Press Leased VIII

WASHINGTON, July ISL The
American government wo}dd view
with the liveliest satisfaction 2
the appointment of Owen D. Young,
one of the AmericaJ experts on
the, reparations inquiry as "agent
general y under the Dawes plan, an
authorized spokesman for President
Coolidge made it known at the white
house today.
While it was pointed out that
this government has nothing offici-
ally to do with the appointment of
an "agent general and that this
is a matter for the European all-
thorities, it was declared that ma
turally Young would not accept this
appointment if he did not know it
was acceptable TO the United States
government.
The PresideH made it known,
however, that Ne felt that Young is
most capable abd well equipped for
the proposed appointment.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
''The Enemy Sex"
is Entertaining

:. IN gooG girl, said Dodo
Baxter, played by Betty Compson
in 1.-THE Enemy Sex, at the Pal
ace Airdome last night, II expect
men to make one mistake with me,
but only one.
And forthwith Dodo stepped out
with the most dangerous of the mil
li0naire crowd in New York and
stepping, trod numerically upon
the toes of the most dangerous of
them al. But, of course, DOdo who
really WAS a good girl, couldn t
help falling ia love, at least she
thought so for Il time, with the
handsome judge. Then came disil-
lusionment, for the judge walked
into the scenes again with Mrs.
Judge, and III despair Dodo went
for "A jov ride with the young soeie-
ty man, a perpetual drunk. To
make the story short, DOdo, decided
not TO run off TO Europe with the
Judge. but to remain at home and re-
form her alcoholie friend, whom
she made teetotaler in six months
and married.
''The Enemy Sex is n good pie
ture and Betty Compsonv is well
worth seeing. Showing for the last
time tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
Many !. Y. Men
Leave to Attend
B. D. Meeting

The meeting ofathe Boulder Dam
association in the Long Beach city
hall tomorrow will be attended by Il
number of Imperial Valley men.
This IS the annual meeting and will
be held in two sessions at 10 ann.
and 80 p. M; reports will, be
made and the domestic water Sit
uation in Southerns+Galifornia dis
cussed.
These attending from Imperial
Valley include Elmer f. Heald,
George Austin, B. ID. Irvine, C. G..
jenkins, F. w. Greer, John w.
Scott, Mike Liebert, Charles l..
Ch;lders, and all members of the
Irrigation district board.
The members of the board with the
exception of Mr.. Rose have already
left, as has Mr.. Childers. The other
men listed will depart tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
GUN DUEL IN
BOOZE RAID
MAY BE FATAL

BEAUMONT, Calf, July 1S.-
Shot down in a pistol duel with
Deputy Sheriff Glenn Sweetcrs, of
Riverside, G.. w. Lee, of Los Ange,
les, was probably fatally wounded
here today when he attempted to
prevent the officer from searching
Il residence.
Armed with a search warrant,
Sweeters. wehi TO the house, said to
be owned by Lee. He was met at
the door by. Lee, who, it is claimed,
commenced firing at the officer
without warning. Two shots we're
fired hv each man, Lees bullets
.wld.s One shot from Sweeter 5 gun
struck Lee lin the neck and the ether
in.thc head.
Lee was taken to Il Riverside
hospital for treatment, and it is
said his condition is critical.
Following the shooting, Deputy
Sweeters continued his search of
the house, and found Il new still for
Illicit liquor making in one~Qf the
rooms lie 80 4-slis I'D
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18

our command and help make it an
overwhelming success Debs urged.
- And above all let the Socialist
party serve as the guide, counsellor
and the inspiration Of the Progress
sive forces of labor until the AM
erican Labor party is actually
achieved and stands forth as the
conquering power in the Struggle
for labor S emancipation. '
Debs is suffering from nervous
exhaustion.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
Whole Town Weeps
At the Corner
Drug Store

Tears may or may not be a
sign of sorrow.
To stranger just arriving in
FL Centre at about II O'Clock
this morning, the weeping
throngs gathered along the side
walks at the corners Of Sixth
and Main streets, would have
inspired a belief that the direst
tragedy had befallen the city.
or that a hero's body was about
to be Iaid away. The pres
ence of the two red-painted fire
trucks and a squad of firemen,
might have led the newcomer
wonder what nature of cere-
mony was to take place.
And still the tears continued
to flow, and small groups of
the doors of elemental drug
men frequently dashed out Of
store, handkerchiafs over eyes.
And the cause? Nothing ex-
cept large volumes of ammonia
fumes, pouring through every
crevice anu opening of Clem-
ert's store. The receiving ap-
paratus Of the ammonia plant
had burst open and until the
fire department had been called
and gas masked men had en-
tered the back room of the drug
store and turned off the check
valve, could the fumes be
stopped.
Aside from the fact that it
was impossible for anyone to
remain in the store for a few
minutes, no damage was report
ed. A6-t
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
FOREST FIRES In
STATE ARE ALL
NOW CONTROLLED

| Confined e.om pare II
drove approximately 1000 campers
| from their vacation naunts.
Thousands Acres Closed
Federal, state and private off.
cials and organizations were engag-
ed ro-ly J., : series oc conferences
to devise means of combating the
fire menace for the remainder of the
summer.
Already thousands of acres of the
national forests have been ordered
closed to. campers rs precautionary
measure. Strict enforcement of the
put out your fire. rule has been
ordered. Persons leaving fires
smouldering, of building larger fires
than necessary and those who care
lessly' throw away lighted matches
or tobacco will be subject to arrest
and punishment.
In a total of 100000 acres of the
California forests smoking is not
even allowed. Rangers have posted
in those districts .'no smoking -
signs-the first time on record in
the west when the pipe or cigarette
could not be associated with the
great outdoors.'
Los ANGELES, July 49, The
forest fire situation in Southern
California was reported - complete
" under control today. Only one
fire of any dimensions remains. a
blaze in Kings canyon of the Santa
Barbara national forest has cross
cd into Antelope Valley and is ex
pected to reach the Mojave desert
before it burns itself out.
\ small force of men is watching
the fire which according to for
estry service officials, can sweep
nothing :of value - S5 E
Nearly 10000 acres has been burn
ed over in the most terrific fire in
This section in recent years.
MARSHFIELD Ore, July 1S.-
Despite the efforts of 4 large crew
of fire fighters, forest fire in
the Skies river district, Curray, coun-
ty, last night swept over 10 acres
of green timber and destroyed the
HYDE mill at. Brush Prairie. The
IRE was still burning this morn
ing, according to reports received
here by District Fire Warden Walsh.
The mill was valued at about $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
Find Lost Air
Man, Unharmed
In Frozen North
(Continuea from mage u


gagged tor SO h6urs il patrolling the
flyer s course southwark from
Paramashuiru towards Yetorofu Is
land.
The advices from the Isakaze in
iieated that comparatively minor
difficulties forced MacLaren TO des-
cend and that he will be able to
proceed as soon as the weather be-
comes favorable and his plane is
repaired again.
Three with Him
With MacLaren, in addition TO
his two assistants, was Lieutenant
Colonel L. G.. Broome, of II. NJ. s.
Thiepval, which established bases
in the Arctic and in the Kurile Is
lands for the expedition.
MacLaren left Ietorfu Island two
days ago planning to stop at fara-
mushiru. His failure to reach the
Paramushiru Base where two Japan
ese destroyers were awaiting him,
resulted in immediate search being
started.
The destroyers Isakaze and Ham
akaze worked southwark to Brough
ton bay, half way between Para
mushiru and Yeterfu Islands, where
they reported yesterday no trace OF
MacLaren was found. Late yester-
day afternoon the Isakaze started
from Broughton bay 10 search the
remainder of the course.
The destroyers reported heavy,
north Pacific fog had settled over
The islands making il nearly inn
possible to see more than a few
hundred feet at times. 1t was be-
lieved this fog had played part in
Major MaeLaren s difficulties.
Mac Laren Is 48-hour disappearance
marked his first adventure in the
most hazardous part of his journey.
His way now leads through the
storm and fog swept Kuriie and
Aleutian. Islands where the ''wool-
les violent Arctic winds = the
terrors of moriners rage. The re-
gion is inhabited only by natives
who live in grass huts and exc out
a msager existence from the sea
and animal life OF the region.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
SUGAR DROPS THREE
TIMES IN FEW DAYS
ny United Press Lensed Wire

san FRANCISCO, July 49,
The third drop in the price of sugar
in three. days was announced here
today.
Refiners announced that effective
Immediately cane sugar would be
sold at $685. per hundred pounds,
and beet at $6.65 per hundred, Il
reduction of 90 cents since yestcr-
day.
The total reduction under Mon
days price amounts to 45 cents.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
Jane Novak, star Of
Belle Of Alaska

A thrilling picture of the frozen
north will appeal TO summer theater
goes tonight at the New AirdoIne
when The Belle of Alaska, 'S i
shown. II shows splendid northerp
scenes and is said to be an iniis-
uallv appealing picture.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18
EWS BRIEFS
From City and Comfy

On Way to whittier-Sberiff Gil.
ie'f left this morning for Whittier
Wlth Refngio Gallon, IL year Mex.
e'in boy who :tas been the cause of
80 much worry among county off.
GERS. Refupio is to be kept at the
state school there. The Mexican boy
mas been held at the county Jail on
five different occasions for thefts
since January of this wear.
Cigars ana Tobaccos, always
fresh at Steves' adv
Pound Goes on Trip-Following
his attendance at the Boulder Dam
association meeting at Long Beach
tomorrow, Director Earl c. Pound
will join his family. in Los Angeles
They will leave there soon for a
trip along the Colorado river visit
ing Topoc, Black Canyon, Boulder
Canyon and points in the state of
Utah.
Why Bake in Hot Weather? Let
National Bakery do il. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18

II is-segtimated that high water
this spring washed aw2y several
thousand stills.
Pat in this summer getting yeur-
self all washed up before the long
cold winter months set in.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-18

A wise man paddles his own canoe,
hut Il wiser one gets something to
push j..