15 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Ladysmith News Budget
Location
Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
1
Ladysmith beat Barron 29 to 21 in a rough basketball clash at the opera house Saturday night. The local Highs, led by coach Cairns, with Earl Hutchinson and Will Lyell among players, held the lead after a tight first half and outplayed Barron’s six-man squad despite the officiating controversy.
The county clerk issued licenses this past week to Howard L. Atwood and Mable Dighton Davis of Big Bend on Dec. 11 and Emil R. Barfknecht and Alman S. Herbst of Ladysmith on Dec. 12.
J. L. McNair, sought by Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Black River Falls and Neills ville police for forgery and other counts, was captured yesterday by Chief Culver and taken to Eau Claire by Under-Sheriff Henry G. Neher. He was working at the Worden garage when arrested.
A game between Ladysmith and Stanley will be played here tomorrow night. A Ladysmith victory could earn them a spot in the state tournament to be held at Appleton later this season. The local supporters hope for a Ladysmith win.
Barron County News reports Barron high school boys beat Chetek 22 to 19 in the opener. First half strong for Barron with a 19 to 3 lead but second half marred by controversial calls from Chetek’s referee, Chiefly free throws fueling Chetek scoring. Referee Hand is accused of bias favoring Ladysmith in a prior game and is blamed for rough officiating on both sides.
A Christmas program will be held at Worden's Opera House on Christmas Eve at 7:30 PM. The free program includes stereopticon pictures songs and recitations presented to all. Highest market prices paid for butter eggs furs hides and rubbers by The Fair Store.
This notice invites readers to the Farmers Institute in Sheldon on December 19 and 20. Highlighted are H D Griswold of West Salem a noted Guernsey breeder assisted by Holstein enthusiasts, poultry displays, and an evening program with Prof Burns speaking on Agriculture in Rural Schools plus music and socializing.
The Beavers Fraternal group elected officers at Monday's meeting and voted to send $10 to each colony in Black River Falls after floods swept away homes and halls. The I O O F, R N A, and other orders also announced officers for the coming year and Red Cross Seals sales expand nationwide with extensive distribution.
The notice directs readers to the rate card published in the paper subtitle. It highlights that advertising pays and encourages engagement with the rates.
The first hold up of the season in Ladysmith occurred last Saturday when Frederick Bierlecht of Maple Hill was stopped by a gunman. He was forced to surrender with minimal resistance and the robber took about $10.
Mrs Grace Steele of Ladysmith Wisconsin with her two children arrived in Milwaukee to meet her husband Otto a painter who had sent money for their fare. He failed to meet them and his wife appealed to police. The Steeles were in Ladysmith briefly with Mr Steele having left his wife in a serious condition about three weeks ago.
The Bethany Sisters express sincere thanks to friends who kindly assisted in the play The Rusk County Fair. Mrs Schroeder secretary.
80 acre dairy farm with running water and alfalfa near Ladysmith. Includes fair buildings and 514 miles southeast of Ladysmith. Call the Pederson block office Friday or Saturday. Phone line 215, 1 long and 2 short. DR. CLARK, Owner.
Mr and Mrs John Harless were over Sunday visitors at Weyerhauser.
The Ladysmith Concert Band reports a solid quarter under secretary Gus Oman. The group notes a meeting shift to the first Tuesday each month and a monthly financial update. It highlights the tuberculosis seal program funding patient care, nurses, open‑air schools, and educational literature, with last year’s $300000 and a goal of one million dollars this year. M L Melvitire left for St Paul but will return to supervise depot moves.
The Rusk County Farmers Institute meets in Ladysmith December 21 and 22 with W F Stiles as conductor and speakers L E McGill and F B Gotham. Topics cover soil conservation crop rotation dairy cattle breeding tuberculosis poultry and silos with music by local talent. Similar institutes run December 19 20 at Sheldon and December 21 22 at Glen Flora led by H D Griswold with comparable programs.
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