Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18


purposes than for the operation of
motor vehicles on public highways or
streets can secure refund Of the .
cents per gallon tax by filing sworn
statements accompanied by original
invoices, with the state treasurer.
Eau Claire-Mlss Anna Roehrig, as,
entered the ward at the Sacred Heart
hospital, occupied by her mother. Mrs.
Gertrude Roehrg, 81. whipped out a
revolver, shot the latter through the
head, and then turned the weapon on
herself, sending ii shot through her
heart Both died instantly Miss
Roehrig had been twice I'M inmate at
the Mendoza asylum and her act was
ascribed to breeding over her mothers
condition aud the conviction that the
mothers Illness was due to her.
Oshkosh John Mulva, first mayor Of
Oshkosh, under the commission form
of government, died at his home in
that city. Death was due to heart
disease. from which Mr.. Mulva had
been suffering for the last six months.
Mr. Mulva was elected mayor In 1912.
lie held the office for six years and did
not run for reelection He was for
many years prominent In Democratic
circles of Wisconsin
Racine William G. Hood aged head
Of the former American National bank
of Racine, was found guilty In federal
court at Milwaukee of charges Of
conspiracy TO violate the national bank
ing act He was indicted on fifteen
counts alleging the misappllcatlon Of
bank funds. the klting of checks and
deception of the United States CON
troller Of currency
Rhinelander--A memorial driveway
in honor Of former service men OF
Oneida county Will be constructed at
Rhlnelander, according TO plans of the
w G. r. u. The American Legion,
auxiliary and various civic and county
organizations will cooperate In the
movement Committees have been ap.
pointed to direct the work
Cuba City This village Is going to
Incorporates The trustees, after order
ing a census Of the village, held a
meeting and voted to incorporate as II
city Of the fourth class. There will be
four ward A special election has
been called for July Z, for the election
of city officers. The population is
500.
Fort Atkinson Charles Melzner, 10,
resident of Jefferson county ali his
life and one Of the oldest Odd Fellows
In Wisconsin, died at his home in
Fort Atkinson. Mr. Melzner was born
at Golden Lake, Wis. lie joined the
Hahnemann Odd Fellows lodge 81
years ago, being one Of its charter
members.
GAINESVILLE Regardless Of the state
Of mobility or alleged junk value
every automobile In Rock cou~ty with
1925 license WAS ordered assessed
at least $50 by r. A. Taylor, super
visor Of assessments, during a county
conference Of assessors.
Beaver Dam-Granville Lyon, II
Beaver Dam resident, has started suit
against the city III circuit court for
$1,000 damages, alleging that his prop
erty has been damaged t. that amount
as result Of the periodical overflow
Of the city water reservoir, a 75-foot
tower situated on an adjoining lot
Baraboo More than 1000 acres Of
standing timber, valued at $4,000 was
destroyed IN forest fire which ragged
only few miles from Devils Lake
park, Baraboo, and for n time threat
ened timber Oh tire state reserve. The
fire spread from q small brush blaze
BhInelaBder- Charles Roscln, 50, "a
woodsman, who dropped dead In the
Woodruff hotel, died from mooushlne
poisoning, Coroner Francis Hildebrand
Of Rhinelander announced.
Hudson Georr Crosby, Hudson.
who has been alderman for the First
ward for 30 years, was defeated for
reelection by A. G. Ruennele, former
mayor.
Tomah-T The North western road
will assume all expenses Of transpor.
.ation for employees moving from wye
ville 10 Adams The division point
has been changed 70 the latter city.
The men viii be given lots 10 Tie new
south railroad addition al Adams.
Oeema-At special election at
Ogema the question Of q free union
high school for Ogema voted down by
majority Of Is votes, A year Az
the proposition lost BY q majority Of
. votes.