Lacy’s building move and town notes plus a wedding
The column reports Lacy’s building being moved across the railroad to a new site opposite Burnett’s. It notes visits by M. G. Davis and O. H. McNally, a Ladysmith picnic on Jump River, and the Sheldon House opening with a dance. Mrs. M J Coleman of Bell Center and J B Whittaker wed with W H Umback officiating. the couple will reside in Bell Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Jump River
Mesdames Dimock
Landmark
Tiffany
Miss Sinclair
Jas. Tupper
Sheldon House
M. J. Coleman
J. B. Whittaker
Bell Center
W. H. Umback
W. S. Sergeant
Ward Davis Visits Ontario Family as Homestead Proofs Proceed
Special correspondence reports Ward B. Davis of Ontario Vernon County visiting his father Harry A. Davis in Washington. Abraham Webb and Harry A. Davis pursued final proof on homesteads in Ladysmith, with Geo Miller and Ward Davis along. Behnke Bros saw mill at Parks Falls reportedly exploded killing one man. Blackberries attract many pickers over the past weeks, with mountain crowds from Ing ram and Ladysmith returning home fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward B. Davis
Ontario
Vernon Co
Harry A. Davis
Washington
Abraham Webb
Ladysmith
Geo. Miller
Ward Davis
Behnke Bros
Parks Falls
Ingram and
Tailors Offer Quality Work for a Perfect Fit
J. B. Williams, back from his La Moure farm, reports 22 bushels of wheat per acre and general good crops in the area. He praises his money making farm but longs for the balsam and fir breezes of northern Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Williams
la Moure
N. D
Wisconsin
Misfortune Follows Wilber as Work Horse Is Lost
Special correspondence notes James Wilber lost a work horse the first of last week. Mr and Mrs W S Sergeant camp on their Red Wing Minnesota home area while Mr Sergeant clears land. Mrs F E Atkinson and son depart for Sennimore Wisconsin to live this winter. Frost damages noted and roads improve with grading on Perdum road. Wilber haying in Bells meadow. Union Sunday school continues in the schoolhouse for everyone's benefit. Clearing along Gates road improves it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilber
Mrs. W. S. Sergeant
Mr. Sergeant
Red Wing
Minn
F. E. Atkinson and Son
Sennimore
Wis
Social notes from Ladysmith and Reedstown visits
D P Hoag of Ladysmith visited W S Sergeant over Sunday. Chas Hebard of Reedstown is the guest of old friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Hoag
Ladysmith
W. S
Chas. Hebard
Reedstown
Ladysmith Property Valuation Report From Equalization Board
The piece argues that comparing city property valuations to last year requires reviewing the board of assessments, suggesting the board of equalization shows a larger gain than the prior year. It presents the equalization board’s report with last year figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Board of Assessments
Board of Equalization
Merchants and Saloon Keepers Play Ball in Rice Lake
Last Friday a local base ball game on home grounds pitted merchants against saloon keepers. Umpires changed from J. W. Fritz to H. W. True. Saloon keepers won 17 to 2 as fans enjoyed a lively contest with all balls counted. Reported next Thursday a game with Rice Lake and Ladysmith liquor dispensers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fritz
H. W
Rice Lake
Ladysmith
Lecture on The Larger Problem of Education at Congregational Church
Prof H L Wilson of River Falls spoke Wednesday evening on democracy, industrialism, and the school system’s aim to train citizens by character development. He heads the teachers institute at the high school this week, which closes Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wilson
River Falls
Congregational Church
Wilson
Rusk County Normal School Announces August 31 Opening
Prof. R H Burns told the News Budget the Rusk County Normal will open August 31 with the same staff except Mrs. Carow will be music teacher replacing Miss Conklin. Last year facilities were near full and larger quarters may soon be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Burns
Rusk County Normal School
Carow
Miss Conklin
W R C Picnic for Old Soldiers Ends With Dances
Last Friday afternoon the W R C hosted a picnic at the bowery for old soldiers and their families. After supper the floor cleared for a quadrille, then a waltz, Irish jigs, and other dances. The old fellows showed no wish to become Oslerized yet for the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R C
Bowery
Bank Seizes The News Letter Of Bruce
The News Letter of Bruce transfers ownership to Lumberman’s State Bank with Wm A Blackburn serving as managing editor as the bank takes control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
The
Lumberman’s State Bank
Wm. A. Blackburn
Northern Wisconsin State Fair Excursion Tickets On Sale
Excursion tickets to Chippewa Falls for the Northern Wisconsin State Fair are on sale September 13 to 18 via the Wisconsin Central Ry. Fares set at 1 four for round trip. Apply to agent for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin Central Ry
Local Notes Highlight Trades and Visits in Ladysmith
Miss Lizzie Miller visited Ingram Tuesday. Gust Arndt of Ladysmith promotes summer shoes. Mrs. M. D. Moorhead plans a two week Arkansas visit. Rev. and Mrs. Carter attended a county Sunday School convention. Royal Neighbors and Woodman officers gathered for events. Logs from Flambeau area are piled for spring sawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Gust Arndt
Ladysmith
M. D. Moorhead
Relain Pippin County
Arkansas
J. L. Carter
Rusk County
Glen Flora
May Kearney
Ingram
Miss May Riley
Elroy
Local Grocery Ad Highlights Seasonal Prices
Household staples and detergents listed with bundle deals including Kelloggs Cereal Grape Nuts soap bars and naptha. Butter Canning Peaches teased as coming soon with a price incentive to buy now. Contains multiple brand names and offer specifics in a compact ad style.
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Maude Wilke
Abbotsford
Frank Curtis
St P -Aul
H. Rumsey
Nellie Bates
Tony
L. W. Cox’s
Flambeau
Northern
Eau Claire
Fukino
Araki
Japan
Marvelous Artists
Dacoma
Baader-Lavalle
Esmeralda
ST. Paul
W. W. Flynn
Ge Cox
Rost. B. Clark
E. M. Worvden
Mr. Wilber
Bells Meadow
Union
Gates Road
Sheldon
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Boston
Soo Line
Via
Portland
Montreal
R. Callaway
Minneapolis, Minn
Base
W. R. C. Picnic
Cyclone Insurance
Andersen Ins. Agency
Lizzie Miller
Tueasday
M. H. Ballou
Andersen Ins
Dre
H.R
Ross
Chicago
Katherine Welpton
A. M. Paulson
A. M. Montgomery
Peoria, Hl
John Cosgriff
Joe Speich
Riverview Cemetery
Neighbor Nalley
N. Driscoll
FE. B. Preston
Jac Schmidt
Ethel Blanding
Detroit
W. E. Thompson
Jas. Michaelson
Milwaukee
Eva Child
Lodge
Child
F. L. Dean
Hawkins
Mary Dudley
Moorhouse
Olewin
Iowa
Central
W. T. Gilbert
North Wisconsin State Fair
E.G. Haviland
F. I. Munroe
Ladysmith National
Laurids Jorgenson, Pres
Jsuus Uark
J. H. Gordon
N. Ernster
Uuu
UU Unfi
Carl Jung
Just
Benterdorf
Alberta
Nelson & Iland
Lyell’s Cigars
Court House
Menasha
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