City Commission Cuts Tax Rate as Valuation Surges
The city trims the tax rate to 2 percent next year despite an overall valuation rise of 168,859 dollars driven by new factories and properties. Major increases include the canning plant and Menasha Wooden Ware Co. Lots and a $20,000 boost for the paper company. Assessor Worden reports year over year gains in personal property, bank stock, and land and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Menasha Wooden Ware Co
Brooklyn
E. M. Worden
City tax roll to exceed forty seven thousand dollars
The tax rate reduction offsets a $168,859 valuation increase to leave the city with about the same funds for 1914 as 1913. The total tax roll will be just over $47,000, reducing borrowing needs this winter and improving the treasury at the start of the next year despite extensive street work.
Bids Sought for School Children Conveyance District 2
Sealed bids will be received on Thursday August 28 for the conveyance of the children to and from school in District No 2 town of Flambeau. Right is reserved to reject any or all bids. All bids must be sent to Mrs Nettie Comstock Route 2 Ladysmith Wisconsin Mt Mrs NETTIE COMSTOCK Clerk.
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week in County Clerk Records
The county clerk issued licenses to Aaron Crandall of Ladysmith and Sarah Jane Moore of Ladysmith on August 15. Frank M. Riley of Sampson and Ida Leathy of Big Bend on August 16. Mike Babiak of Strickland and Mary Anna Dalyda of Strickland on August 16. Wm. W. Wade of Montana and Hazel May Russ of Ladysmith on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Crandall
Ladysmith
Sarah Jane Moore
Frank M. Riley
Sampson
Ida Leathy
Big Bend
Mike Babiak
Strickland
Maryanna Dalyda
Wm. W. Wade
Montana
Hazel May Russ
Ole Anderson Sells Saloon on Worden Avenue to Foster
O BE Anderson sold his saloon on Worden avenue between First and Second streets west this week to A E Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BE. Anderson
Worden Av
First- St
Second-st. West
A. E. Foster
Enter Pony Contest for Children Under Sixteen
All children under sixteen may become contestants by visiting participating merchants or having a friend submit their names. Enrollment is free but must be completed at all listed locations. Collect coupons from new purchases or paid old balances to win a handsome prize outfit for the county’s happiest child.
Bark Wound Injures Man at Menasha Mill
Nels Mayhew of the Menasha Wooden Ware Co. mill was struck in the right eye by a piece of bark on Saturday. Dr. O'Connor attended him and it is hoped the eye will heal. several bark fragments were removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Mayhew
Menasha Wooden Ware Co
Drunken disturbance leads to arrests downtown Sunday
Joe Heft Carl Nelson Perry Part low Haakon Heglund Chris Carlson and Martin Vaakon were taken into custody by police Sunday for a drunken row that disturbed the night. They appeared before Justice Manning, with fines and costs totaling between 5 and 10 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Heft
Carl Nelson
Perry Partlow
Haakon Heglund
Chris Carlson
Martin Vaakon
Justice Manning
Community construction projects in Ladysmith
Mr. Vick plans an addition to his West Minerey residence while a new walk extends from the high school to the street. The Baptist church receives a new shingle job and the old Catholic church is repainted. Excavation work begins for the Whiteford building on West Second-st.
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Vick
West Minerey
Whiteford
West Second-st
Wisconsin drought contrast boosts state’s fortunes
The Wausau Record Herald reports Northern Wisconsin enjoys a drought free, thriving harvest with crops thriving including oats barley rye corn and a record potato crop. In contrast Missouri and Illinois suffer dry conditions with fires, dwindling streams, leaf scorch and high land prices. Wisconsin’s climate is praised as drought free and fruitful.
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Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Middle West
Wisconsin
Wausau Record Herald
Wisconsin Advancement Association
Missouri
St. Louis
Springfield
Ill
Wisconsin Ranks High Among Stock Importers
Wisconsin ranks highly among livestock importing states. George McKerrow of Wisconsin Farmers Institutes reports that three quarters of Britain’s sheep imports go to Wisconsin to improve local flocks or move on to other markets. Nearly 300 Guernsey cattle from Guernsey Alderney and Sark were bought by Wisconsin traders, and a notable herd of milking Shorthorns was imported by a Waukesha County breeder.
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Wisconsin
George McKerrow
Wisconsin Farmers’ Institutes
America
Guernsey
Alderney and
Sark
Waukesha County
State convention Workers of State and National Prominence
The Churches of Christ in Wisconsin plan a Ladysmith convention Sept 4 to 7 hosted by the local church. Notable figures include A McLean Grant Lewis S S Lappin Robert Hopkins Claude Hill and Helen Star. Sessions start Thursday 10 am and run through Sunday evening with a goal of restoration and unity in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Christian Churches
Wisconsin
Church of Christ
Ladysmith
A. McLean
Cincinnati
Ohio
Foreign Christian Missionary Society
Grant K. Lewis
American Christian Missionary Society
S. S. Lappin
Christian Standard
Copy Laws Supplement Valued Reference From Legislature
This week The News-Budget publishes a supplement titled Copy Laws summarizing laws enacted in the last session. It is indexed for quick lookup of new statutes by subject and serves as a useful reference for readers needing authoritative guidance.
Wisconsin Bumper Crops Lead to Growth and Prosperity
The Fond du Lac Commonwealth notes Wisconsin enjoys another year of bumper crops with extensive farming in older counties and reclamation of unused lands in newer counties. It argues Wisconsin tops the nation in crop steadiness, with vast untapped lands ready to join current yields and boost wealth and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
Advertising Course Brings Practical Insight to UW
A new university course in newspaper advertising will be offered at the University of Wisconsin next year. Prof. R Starr Hutler will teach the class for journalism students, drawing on his advertising experience and his authorship of a related textbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
R. Starrhutler
Butler
Town Clerks Offer Records From News Bud Office
Town and city clerks urge records and blank book orders from the News Bud office. They promote home industry and promise no higher charges than city concerns, emphasizing specialized work and quick service.
A Peculiar Accident Implies Priest Injured In Car Crash
Fr. Boniface on return from Tony Sunday services in Armstrong suffered a high speed collision when his car hit a culvert. He was thrown upward and struck the nose, fracturing the bone in a peculiar accident report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Boniface
Armstrong Auto
Soldier McPike and Thom Fight in Minnesota Ring Clash
In Gilbert Minnesota on Monday night a fifteen round bout lacked a decision though Soldier McPike held the edge in eleven rounds against New York rival Thom. A large crowd attended during the Iron Range Firemen's Tournament and a rematch is planned soon with Orin Bishop acting as Staley's manager.
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Gilbert Minn
McPike
Young Thomas
New York
Minnesota
Iron Range
Orin Bishop
Staley
Complete Ladysmith schools teacher list for year
The notice lists the staff for the coming Ladysmith school year with grade assignments. Principal R M Lewis of Hortonville oversees the district while teachers cover English Latin German Commercial and various grades including eight through kindergarten. Names include Annie Hoyt Ruth Baker Anna Virum Homer Ellertson Mary Carroll Adeline Campbell Ida Myhre Mable Landfare Ella Churchill Ruth Arneson Maude Noteware Vivian Doucette Erma Nason Doris Bunker Edward Young Mabel Hanson Irene Cole Gertrude Winn Etta Bowstead.
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Ladysmith
R. M. Lewis
Hortonville
Annie Hoyt
Augusta
Ruth Baker
Berlin
Wis
Anna D. Virum
Stevens Point
Commercial
Homer E. Ellertson
River Falls
Mary Carroll
Oconto
Adeline Campbell
Milton Junction
Ida Myhre
Baldwin
Mable Landfare
Whitewater
Ella Churchill
Ruth Arneson
Maude Noteware
Vivian Doucette
Erma Nason
Osceola
Doris Bunker
Elroy
Mabel Hanson
Blair
Irene Cole
Gertrude Winn
Etta Bowstead
Milwaukee
Makes Long Motorcycle Trip
Theron Clark completed a near 900 mile motorcycle journey from Toledo Ohio arriving Wednesday evening. He spent about a week in transit making multiple stops at Lima Ohio Indianapolis Indiana Chicago and Zion City Illinois. He found good roads for most of the route though the segment between Chicago and Milwaukee was poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Clark
Toledo
Ohio
Lima
Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Zion City
Til
Milwaukee
Large delegation to initiate Woodmen of the World at Phillips
A sizable group from this city will travel to Phillips on Saturday for a Woodmen of the World initiation. The Phillips lodge, with an excellent drill team, will conduct the ceremony and candidates from several other cities will perform stunts Saturday evening.
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Phillips
Woodmen of the World
Phillips Lodge
FALL ASLEEP ON THE TRACK INSTANTLY KILLED
Coroner's inquest held here Wednesday and Thursday found that Albert Tubaas of Iola and Charles Johnson of Chippewa Falls died from the culpable negligence of engineer Walter Johnson aboard the south bound local freight north of Sheldon. A separate Friday strike fatally injured another man, later died in Marshfield hospital.
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Albert Tubaas
Iola
Charles Johnson
Chippewa Falls
Sheldon
W. J. Babler
Walter Johnson
Ellingboe
Marshfield Hospital
Chriske Infant Dies. Rites Held at St Mary’s
Edward Chriske aged 1 year 10 months 20 days, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Chriske of the First ward, died yesterday. Funeral was today at St Mary’s Church with Rev Hyacinth officiating. Burial followed in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Chriske
Leo Chriske
St. Mary’s Church
Rev
Hyacinth
Marriage of Aaron Crandall and Sarah Moore at Wordenay
Mr. Aaron Crandall and Miss Sarah Jane Moore were united in marriage at the groom's home on Wordenay Wednesday evening. Rev. Prouty officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Crandall
Sarah Jane Moore
Wordenay
Rev. Prouty
Big Bend Votes To Establish A High School
Locals report Big Bend has voted to establish a new high school. The town's decision follows a district meeting and reflects growth and educational plans for the community.
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Big Bend
Clarence Buechlman
Baker House
Thorp
School Report Cards For Sale At News Budget Office
District school report cards, recommended by County Superintendent Rice, are available for sale at the News Budget office.
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News- Budget Office
Publicity Adout by Andersen Falge Firm in News Budget
Andersen and Falge, attorneys, place a bold advertisement in the News Budget to highlight a five acre tract with river frontage. The ad aims to attract attention and potential buyers through prominent publicity.
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Andersen & Falge,Attys
Finger severed in buggy accident near town
E A Kirvan rode in a buggy leading a horse when the animal stopped suddenly to fling off a fly. The rope around his right hand was driven against the seat support, tearing off the end of his little finger at the first joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Kirvan
Mr. Kirvan
Mr. Kirwan
Shamrock-Ladysmith clash showcases Hayes family power
Hayes dominated the Shamrocks with four singles in five at bats and strong pitching backing. Oettel struggled as Rice Lake Chronotype reports Shamrocks collected twelve hits, including two triples by catcher Hayes, sealing a decisive visit.
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Hayes
Oettel
Lightning strikes two buildings near St Marys Church
Lightning hit the southwest chimney of St Marys church Monday forenoon, knocking bricks but causing no major damage. A Corbett Avenue house owned by Mrs. R Corbett and occupied by Henry Chlis and family was struck, with about 50 dollars in damage. no fire, all occupants escaped unharmed though stunned.
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St. Mary’s Church
Father Hyacinth
West Corbett Ay
Ladysmith Public Schools Opening Sept 2 Tuition Details
Ladysmith Public Schools will open Sept 2. Tuition for non-resident pupils is 4.00 per month at the high school and 1.75 per month in the grades. Half due at opening, balance due at the start of the second semester. Board of Education.
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Ladysmitth
Strange Potato Malady Reported in Wisconsin
A potato disease has appeared in northern Wisconsin fields, creating circular patches with wilted plants. University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture experts seek samples of affected plant tops and tubers for examination to identify the cause, with some growers attributing it to lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
L. R. Jones
Real Estate Transfers List Includes Multiple Warranty Deeds
Real estate transfers show warranty deeds from Rusk Farm Co to Chris Volkman part of section 26 33 9 and from Wees Faast Land Co to Wm S Gomper lot 5 block 1 Faast Land Cos sub 31 34 5 plus several other deeds including Antichasteiak era Fred W Schubert lots 26 27 block 5 East Park Ada J L Gates Land Co to Ernest Clough new 34 3? 4 36 7 Bridget Barry to Gus Helander lot 44 block 4 East Park Add E M Worden and wife to McGill Williams and E V McGill parts of lots 7 and 8 block 6 Flambeau Falls O H McNally sheriff to T M Thomas part of lot 8 block 8 Sabins Revised plat Peter Skoglund and wife to Harris K Ulsrud sw 4 sw 27 section and lot 3 section 28 35 7 Frank Pochran to Jacob Pochran w half se half sw 33 9 Stephen F Garrett and wife to A A Clonts lots 9 and 10 block 10 Village of Bruce Jean Jipson and wife to Elsie May Jipson se 4 nw 4 sw ne 20 35
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Rusk Farm Co
Chris Volkman
Wees Faast Land Co
Wm. S. Gomper
Faast Land Co
Antichasteiak
Fred W. Schubert
Ada
Pee Geet
Ae J. L. Gates Land Co
Ernest Clough
Bridget Barry
Gus Helander
East Park
E. M. Worden
McGill & Williams
E. V. McGill
Flambeau Falls
O. H. McNally
T. M. Thomas
Sabins
To Extend Mains and Sewers Bond Issue Planned
City commissioners moved toward selling 16000 in bonds to improve water works and sewers. If approved, a new well will be sunk to secure pure water, with mains and sewers extended and pumping equipment upgraded. Bonds to be offered in 100 200 and 500 denominations totaling 16000, sold to local residents.
Second-Hand Store Moves to Thomas Building Corner Worden and Fourth
Harry Copp moves his stock of second-hand goods into the Thomas building at Worden avenue and Fourth street. The shop will feature a select stock of stationery novelties tobaccos and related items in the near future.
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Harry Copp
Thomas
Wordenav
Methodist Conference to Meet in Superior Wis
Western Wisconsin Methodists close their church year next Sunday. West Wisconsin Conference sessions run in Superior from August 27 to September 1 with 160 ministers and many lay attendees. Bishop Quayle of St. Paul presides and delivers several addresses and a sermon on August 31. Excellent rail service between Ladysmith and Superior aids attendees.
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Western Wisconsin
West Wisconsin
Superior
Quayle
St. Paul
Ladysmith
Wisconsin Leads U S in Dairy Industry Growth
The Fond du Lac Commonwealth cites census figures placing Wisconsin first in butter cheese and condensed milk as New York drops to second. It notes every county can improve dairy farming and predicts rapid gains as northern lands are developed and alfalfa production expands. The piece asks what lies ahead as widespread cultivation and efficient dairy Herds advance statewide.
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Census Bureau
Wisconsin
United States
New York
Fond du Lac
Bids Wanted for School House in Hubbard District No 3
Sealed bids are invited for building a school house in Hubbard town district. Plans and specifications may be viewed at the County Superintendent's office in Ladysmith Wisconsin or at C. C. Graack's property in Crane Wisconsin. Bids must be delivered to the County Superintendent's office by August 30 1913 at 12 o'clock noon. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
County Supt
Ladysmith
Wis
C. C. Graack
Crane
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Ole Anderson
Ladysmith Improvement
Crescent City
State Convention
Church Workers OF State
Christian Church Meeting
Edward E. Young
North Bend
Jos McGillis
Basswood
Gerhard Moe
Hilda
Olga Hansen
Glen Flora
Third-st.east
Catholic Church
Will Hughes
Osborne & Clark’s
Fern Wilber
Clear Lake
H. Oldendorf
F. B. Martin Co
Geo. W. Ottermark
C. S. Martindale
Vienna Bakery
Speidel & Speidel
P. A
St. Mary’s
Ladysmith Public Schools
Board OF Education
Methodist Conference
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