06 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Ladysmith News Budget
Location
Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
1
A fifth drowning death this summer is attributed to incidents near Ladysmith and the Flambeau area. Authorities report the fatalities occurred in or near waterways this season as rescue efforts continue.
Gordon Hanson a 19 year old from Barron drowned Sunday afternoon in the Flambeau River near the West shore. Companions Ralph Cleary and Ray Short tried to save him after cramps struck while swimming toward a log dead head. Despite efforts by Dr. O Connor and others, the body was recovered after about twenty minutes. Hanson had moved to Parton with his family nine months ago and worked as a cook and waiter at King’s restaurant. funeral held in Barron Thursday.
A joint district meeting for Ladysmith and Flambeau will be held next Monday at 8 PM in the new high school to elect a treasurer after Harry Ballou and N J Smith declined to serve. Citizens concerned with the schools are urged to attend and choose a qualified candidate.
Ida, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Stingle of Glen Flora, died yesterday afternoon at home from diphtheria. Burial was held today.
The compromise highway bill preserves the state highway commission and expands county boards power. The Hanson bill creates a state department of engineering under a governor appointed chief engineer. A new county road and bridge committee governs local road improvement with elected supervisors, while a county highway commissioner remains under the committee. State aid is allocated by county valuation with adjustable local levies and pro rata distribution if needed.
Excavation has begun for a two story brick building on W F Pagel’s lot on First street just north of McGills Bakery. Sam Woodard digs the cellar and basement walls. J M Nelson handles brick work on the main structure and Pagel weighs use as a home or rental.
The Rock Island Railroad agricultural commissioner warns northern corn belt farmers that most corn is a month behind and may not mature fully. He urges selecting strong seed from the 1914 crop, storing it, and setting aside 100 or more bushels for next spring as a likely profitable move.
At its adjourned meeting the Board of Review finished revising the tax roll. Total assessed valuation rises by 76187 to 1832442 for 1915 from 1756255 in 1914.
A dancing club named New Terpsichorean Club has been organized in Ladysmith with three charter members Leo Mc Laughlin Ray Smith and Harold Stare. The group will hold dances biweekly at Cass hall with Zimmerman's Orchestra. The first invitation dance is set for August 11.
Ladysmith Implement Co plans a solid brick one story office about 12 by 16 feet on the corner of Wordenav and Second Street East. Construction will start soon.
George Vanderloop near Ladysmith reports tall oats as 6 feet 7 inches during an exhibition at the State Park. Across the area, new barns and a cheese factory are under rapid construction by Flunker Bros and Piper & Son, with Kaul’s barn described as 386 by 100 feet and eight feet of basement, and a modern cheese facility rising near the Dan Moriarity farm.
Surveying of eight and a half miles of highway from Ladysmith to Big Falls is complete and contractors stand ready to begin work when weather clears. The graded road will be the only one in township 365 and will greatly aid settlement.
The Ladysmith pickle station of Reid, Murdoch & Co opened for the season Monday under manager A. H. Plant. B. F. Yohn moves to Hammond, Indiana, to be replaced by C. N. Spear from St. Joseph, Michigan, who will set up headquarters at Chippewa Falls.
The article compares the Monday to Friday temperatures for Ladysmith and surrounding territory over the past three years to assess the impact of current weather. Dr. W L Stephenson visiting his mother and friends at Brodhead is expected to arrive in Ladysmith today after a long auto trip hindered by bad roads.
Charles Redmond, under the influence of liquor, tried to steal two shirts and a pair of sex in Lewin's Clothing Store. He was caught in the act by Mrs. Lewin, then returned the goods and no charges were filed by Mr. Lewin.
The county clerk issued licenses for Elmer J. Adams of Dunn to Gertrude Anderson of Weyerhaeuser in the past week confirming Dunn county records.
A sewer is being laid through the alley between Second Street East and Third Street East, just north of Fritzav. No main was put in last spring at the alley intersections, so workers must attach one at the Second Street entrance before completing the length of the alley.
Clarence Redmond broke jail by prying a window bar with a board from a bank. Police Chief Len Lozier recaptured him soon after. Redmond had been arrested for drunkenness and vandalism in south Ladysmith. In Justice Kirwan’s court he was fined $5 and costs or $8 total, and allowed to work off the fine on the streets.
Posters announce the J. H. Eschman shows and the Arizona Bills Wild West as a leading railway circus visiting the area. The event opens at 1 pm with high class acts including clowns acrobats equestrians and trained animals drawing crowds from surrounding towns.
Ladysmith was defeated 5 to 1 by Weyerhaeuser in a Sunday game played at Weyerhaeuser. Hayes and Pauly formed the Ladysmith battery for the visitors. Local fans traveled to the away site to watch.
Mrs. C. G. Hoover of Weyerhaeuser, formerly Lady Smith, has returned from Pekin China where she ran a photo studio for American tourists since February 1914. She may return to China to continue the business if opportunity allows and expressed happiness to be back in the United States.
The State Bank of Ladysmith offers a premium on plowing as part of an agricultural fair. The article cites how quality plowing, straight teams, proper furrows, and level field surfaces elevate farming standards. August 4th, 1915.
The Wisconsin School for the Deaf at Delavan opens its next term on Wednesday September 3. Deaf students from across Wisconsin may attend free of charge with benefits including academic and high school education, domestic science and industrial training, speech and lip reading emphasis, medical care, and free board and services. For details contact Superintendent E W Walker.
Nine children will make their first communion at the Catholic church at Tony next Sunday. The group includes Nettie Cornelissen, Lydia Schneider, Mary Heckler, Mary Stroop, Florence Leonhard, Theresa Artz, Joseph Stroop, James Hendricks and Joseph Scbuck. Fr Hyacinth of Ladysmith will officiate and a dainty banquet will follow.
Mrs. W. S. Manning broke her right arm last Saturday evening after fainting and tumbling from the front steps of her home.
APOLLONIA Special Correspondence Rev Kemster arrived and occupied the pulpit here Sunday. His daughters visited at the Otis home last week. Miss Gale Otis leaves for St Paul for the rest of the summer. Mrs E N Gesell called on friends and returned to Ladysmith. Mrs Delia Guthrie of Ladysmith visited the Martindales a few days last week. Mrs H Hoffman and daughter Effie Lee of Ladysmith visited here last week. Mable and Anna Berger returned from St Paul after visiting their sister Mrs John Once.
Chief Engineer Donald McIntosh of the Soo Line and County Surveyor Warren Moore conferred on a drainage canal from Bruno Lake crossing the Soo right of way. The ditch requires a new bridge with a center span removable to let the dredger pass. Dredging begins Monday if weather stays favorable. McIntosh and aides D E Doyle and F Hyer left for Stevens Point Tuesday night.
The railroad commission ordered Soo Railway to provide a station building at Lehigh for freight and passenger traffic and employ a caretaker. It allowed moving the operator and agent to Strickland, or another point, if advisable, but kept Lehigh as a station to serve settlers. The decision followed a Lehigh hearing prompted by Soo’s request to relocate the entire station.
The Barron County Shield notes Rusk County around Weyerhaeuser and Bruce as promising for development due to good soil and fertile farms. Settlers report strong grain yields and rising land values. The Canton Strickland road segment is improving and may receive state work this year, linking to the Barron Cameron road for easy travel.
E F Pies long time Bruce tailor buys corner Like avenue and First street building from Charlie Wing and will open a custom tailor shop in Ladysmith in September. He is renovating the building for an up to date shop and the Pies family will move from Bruce tomorrow to make Ladysmith their future home. a house is to be secured upon arrival.
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