Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-04

1850 N+NNA = NAAttA 50 anu WIS EtLEEEAGEu 10
J years in Waupuu prison. His vic
tim was girl, u, who was intercepted
on her way to school. Hoffman said
he was drunk and had little recolIec-
ton of what happened. He testified
under oath TO the purchase of liquor
from person twice before convicted
Of selling liquor.
Gays Mills-A high tension power
line is being built between Gays Mills
aud Soldiers Grove. 70 connect the two
lighting plants The project is being
carried out TO eliminate all recurrence
of lightless periods due To storms and
the overlooking OF the Kickapoo river,
a not uncommon occurrence. In case
one plant should be out of commission
the other will be able to provide such
service as will be necessary.
De Pere-The Constitution Of the
United States in Its Making is the sub
ject of the annual prize essay contest
for junior and senior high school stu
dents of the state which is being CON
Quoted by fourth degree Knights Of
Columbus, according to the announce
ment sent out by John A. Kuypers, De
Pere, master of the fourth degree for
this jurisdiction, to all high school
principals.
Platteyile ~ Shriners of Tripon
temple, Milwaukee, will dedicate the
new $4,000 Masonic temple at Platte
Vile, June -. The Tripoli shrine will
bring its band and there viii be 100
marchers Several delegations Of Ma
sons will attend from leading towns
Of southwest Wisconsin and it is ex-
pected there will be at least 5000 yisi-
tors in the city.
Chippewa Falls-Two thousand dol
lars worth of tobacco was burned
when fire destroyed the large barn at
the A. J. Danielson farm in the town
OF Halle, Chippewa county, with a
total loss of $1,000 Forty head Of
cattle and six horses which were in
the barn We're saved. The fire was
the third in three years that has de
stroyed valuable property on the farm.
La Crosse-Civic and commercial
organizations Of La Crosse county re-
newed their fight before the county
board Of supervisors to induce that
body to reconsider its action in clos
ing the county agricultural school at
Onalaska. The board decided In No
vember to close the school and has
already disposed of all animals and
machinery.
Manitowoc-H Herman Ansorge, Al, a
farmer near English Lake, southwest
of Mantowoc, was killed while assist
ing a neghbor cutting wood when he
was thrown backward ON to a circular
saw. His head was ripped open and
his body cut almost in two. The man
fell against the saw when pile Of
wood started to fall and u piece struck
him.
Beaver DANA total of 70 applica-
tions have been filed to date for the
position of superintendent Of the public
schools of Beaver Dam George i,
Ray, the present superintendent who
has held that position for q number
Of years. has announced that he viii
not accept reappointment The posi-
ton pays $500.
Green Bay-A forest fire arising IN
the Oneida Indian reservation near
Green Bay, in a gully known as the
Kettle Hole, was stopped by back fires
built By Indians and cottagers living
on the outskirts Of the reserve. No
damage was done to buildings.
Fond du Lac-Returnlng home after
a shopping trip to Fond du Lac Henry
Cahin, Rogerville farmer, found his
homo ard all his personal belongings
in ashes. Neighbors were trying e
save the farm buildings containing
stock. A shift in the wind saved the
barns from destruction.
Madison Prof r. S. Hulce Of the
agricultural college Of the state uni
versity has resigned TO take up com
mercial work I'd Chicago The exact
nature Of his new work was not an
nounced but 1t Is known that he wiz
be affiliated with q large manufactuF
ing company.
Chippewa Fails Three pioneer resi-
dents Of Chippewa county died within
a few hours Of each other at Chippe
wa Fails. Tie sum Of their ages total
al years
Sturgeon Bay-The first drowning q
the season occurred at Sturgeon Bag
when the 4-year-old son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Martin Peterson. jr- fell into tbs
bay near BIS home H. was found by
his parents a few minutes after the