Illinois Giants Win Easy Victory On Local Grounds
Vander Bie of St Paul’s fast team defeated Ladysmith on the local diamond. Riley homered for Ladysmith, but the Illinois Giants with strong hitting and fast fielding clinched the win. Capt. R L Williams helps organize veteran aid and recreation land near Devil’s Lake for disabled Wisconsin ex veterans.
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Illinois Giants
Ladysmith
Vander Bie
St. Paul
Riley
St. Paul Boys
Darkies
R. L. Williams
Troop B
Wisconsin Veterans’ Aid Association
Devil’s Lake
Wisconsin
Memorial Drive campaign to fund memorial for county war dead
The Service Star Legion and partners seek 1600 toward a 2000 statue for Rusk County fallen soldiers. A house to house 50 cent donation drive runs next week across districts with district captains and a county appeal. Dedication planned for Armistice Day.
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Service Star Legion
J. L. McComson
Roscoe Staples
H. T. Blanchard
J. A. Michaelson
Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Rogers
American Legion
F. M. Doyle
Woman’s Club
Hoosier Picnic At Fair Grounds Saturday
Hoosier picnic set for Saturday at the fair grounds with speaking and orchestra music. A ball game at 2 o clock features Barron and Rusk counties boys under 15. Hoosiers and friends invited. Barron county expected to send a large group.
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Fair Grounds
Barron
Rusk
Barron County
Sheldon Plans Community Hall
Sheldon undertakes a project to build a community hall as a gathering place for local organizations. An organizing group aims to raise funds through suppers dances and events, starting with a park supper and stunt program on Tuesday August 29 and followed by a dance in Meyers barn. Everyone is urged to support the effort.
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Sheldon
Meyers’ Barn
Fire damages basement at 609 E Third Street
Smoke poured from the basement of a residence at 609 E Third Street yesterday morning at 11. The fire, likely started by ashes from a chimney, involved a pile of mill wood. Lake Remington and family occupied the home. A garden hose from 613 E Third kept the fire in check until city firemen arrived. extinguished with little trouble.
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E. Third-st
Lake Remington
Spur Into Sawmill Built For Fuel Supply
W. D. Morgan and crew completed 720 feet of railroad grade for a spur into the Fountain Camp bell sawmill to facilitate removal of hog feed fuel for boilers at the Great Western Paper Co mill. The project aims to ensure fuel supply amid possible coal shortages.
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W. D. Morgan
Fountain-Campbell
Great Western Paper Co
Raymond Woosley Charged With Passing Fraudulent Check
Raymond Woosley appeared in municipal court on a charge of passing a fictitious check for 18 dollars and 50 cents exchanged for merchandise. He asked for time to secure witnesses, the case was adjourned to August 24, and he was released on a 500 dollar bail bond.
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Raymond Woosley
George Weinman
Bruce
Woosley
Death of Steve Szucs farmer near Conrath
Steve Szucs aged 52 a farmer living near Conrath died at St Marys hospital on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held Sunday from the Methodist church at Conrath.
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Steve Szucs
Conrath
St. Mary’s Hospital
Reclamation Act Delay Hits County Settlers
A county board mistake at its last special meeting delays funds from the reclamation act until fall. A bonding resolution taxed property owners seeking loans rather than a general tax. Individual farm securities back the money, while the county issues bonds for settlers, delaying land clearing funds until the new year.
Rusk County Nurses Attend Madison Health Conference
Miss Ann B. Christman of Tony joins Milwaukee county dispensary staff as part of a twenty six public health nurses group pooling work and leisure in Madison. Under Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association and State Board of Health aid, their university fraternity house hosts a week of lectures and a Monona Lake Assembly Grounds trip. The Schick diphtheria test will be administered by Dr. W D Stovall to nurses not yet tested.
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Ann B. Christman
Tony
Milwaukee
Milwaukee County
State Board of Health
Madison
Monona Lake
Schick
W. D. Stovall
State Hygienic Laboratory
Vote on School Bonds Monday Night
At the adjourned school meeting to be held in the high school gymnasium Monday night Aug. 21 the important question will be Shall the resolution to borrow $55,000 for erecting a grade school building in Brooklyn and a Junior High addi tion to the high school building be approved. Everyone interested in our schools should attend.
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Brooklyn
Insufficient Evidence In Several Alcohol Offenses
Louis Nemick was arrested August 10 for assault and battery on George Votruba and fined 5 dollars plus 3 dollars costs after pleading guilty. A warrant was issued for Roy Tinder for assault on 15 year old Joe Marskey. Earl Hodge, intoxicated, paid 10 dollars plus 3.50 costs or 10 days in county jail. Jack Nichols and Rod MacDonald faced liquor sale charges. evidence deemed insufficient to bind over for circuit court. released on recognizance.
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Louis Nemick
A. E. Kirwan
George Votruba
Nemick
Roy Tinder
Joe Marskey
Earl Hodge
Big Falls
Lozier
Justice Kirwan
Jack Nichols
Rod MacDonald
Tony
G. C. Maloney
Schmidt Chosen on Potato Marketing Committee
J. A. Schmidt selected by President McKerrow of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as one of seven men on the state potato marketing committee. The post carries expense money but no salary. The group will draft plans for a Wisconsin potato marketing exchange forming part of the Farm Bureau Federation national machine with local shipping associations creating storage and handling facilities for Wisconsin potatoes.
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J. A. Schmidt
McKerrow
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin Potato Marketing Exchange
Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin
Artillery Vets in 32nd Division Reunion
On August 26 to 29 members of the 120th Field Artillery will reunite with the 32nd division in Madison Wisconsin. All buddies are urged to attend for a big program and entertainment including army games. For details contact 120th Field Artillery Association Milwaukee.
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120Th F. A
Madison
Wis
120Th Field Artillery Association
1302 Trust Co
Milwaukee
La Follette and Ekern to Speak in Ladysmith Aug 21
Robert M. La Follette and Herman Ekern will be in Ladysmith at 9:30 a m on Monday August 21 to discuss current campaign issues.
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Robert M. la Follette
United States
Herman Ekern
Wisconsin
Ladysmith
Water Main Extension Digging In Northern City Yard
W D Morgan began a mile long trench on W Fifth Street for a water main extension. City water department workers will lay the pipes and install hydrants along the street and in the Campbell Lumber Company yards for improved fire protection.
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W. D. Morgan
W. Fifthtain-Campbell Lumber Company
Lumber Company
Little Edna Moe Dies at Age Three
Edna Marie Moe, 3 years 5 months 3 days old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Moe, died at home northwest of the city on Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Scandinavian Lutheran church.
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Edna Marie Moe
Bernard Moe
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Death Mystery at 820 Lake Ave Ends in Funeral Remains
Mrs. Karl Hansen found her husband unconscious with a self inflicted wound but investigators call the death accidental. The victim, Karl J. Hansen, formerly of Stoughton and a World War veteran, died after three and a half hours. Funeral held in Riverside cemetery with Rev. Emery leading services. He left a wife two stepdaughters and parents.
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Karl Hansen
E. Lake Av
Dr. Caldwell
Hansen
Big Falls
W. E. King
Hawkins
E. Fourth St
C. W. Emery
M. E. Church
Riverside Cemetery
Emery
Karl J. Hansen
Engie
Christina Hansen
Stoughton
Wis
Chetek
Haugen
United States
Omaha
Neb
France
Co. B
57Th Engineers
T. C
Emily Fiebiger
Ladysmith
Sylvia
Goldine Fiebiger
O. T. Roosas
Duluth
E. G. Woodwin
Elmyra
N. Y
Big Falls Dam Project Sees Busy Activity and Village Life
At Big Falls 250 workers press on the gravity dam and west river trestles as earth fills rise. A makeshift village forms with cottages tents and a commissary while safety signs and a Red Cross station emphasize caution amid ongoing bricklaying and power plant work. One worker was injured near a steam leak as crews push toward a winter turbine start.
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Big Falls
Flambeau
J. Groves & Sons
Collins
Power Company
Red Cross
Ladysmith
Armory Plan Pursued by Local Cavalry Captain
Capt Williams of the local cavalry troop continues pursuit of a permanent armory in the city. He seeks private capital to finance a building project, presenting it as a profitable investment opportunity.
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Williams
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