17 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Ladysmith News Budget
Location
Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
1
Five men known as a fiendish gang were finally arrested at Spooner after allegedly committing numerous crimes across the region. Police reported the suspects had targeted several neighborhoods, with authorities indicating a coordinated effort led by investigators.
Gorman McEldowney, also known as J Bb King, pursued across multiple cities for theft and crimes. He lured Fern Edwards near Exeland, kept her overnight, then fled by horse and stole a car near St Croix Falls, with further alleged thefts and bad checks tied to his string of offenses.
The high school basketball team defeated local alumni 47 to 35 at the gymnasium Friday evening. Kilgore led the school in scoring with Lyell top-scoring for the alumni and Jessel shone at guard with fast floor work. The win showcased disciplined training and solid potential for the season.
The News-Budget reports the death of IF W Staley formerly of Ladysmith serving with the British Gordon Highlanders. He was killed in Belgium during the Allied drive after serving in the U S Army and in Cuba and the Philippines. His letters to the paper described his front experiences from Somewhere in Belgium and Hooge. The family in Birnam Wood mourns while his mother in Marion Wis. receives the news. He was born Oshkosh Wis Feb 2 1886 and married May 1 1909.
Invitations issued for the Firemen's 13th annual ball to take place New Year’s Eve at True’s Dancing Auditorium with music by Zimmerman’s Harp Orchestra. Firemen report elaborate preparations for an enjoyable evening Friday December 31.
A holiday display review highlights inventive and attractive window decorations in the season. Thompson Merc Co Fair Store Fritz Dry Goods Page's and Calkins jewelry stores F. E. Martins W A Carrolls and Worden's Cash Department Store stand out for originality.
Alex J. Aufang of St. Paul Minnesota to Bella Kyser of Sheldon. Asa Moss to Isabelle Pieres, both residents of Hawkins.
Students across Fifth ward and Fourth ward schools held Christmas programs and parties yesterday afternoon. The German club at the high school performed, and kindergarten pupils impressed with their training. St Mary's school and Rusk County Training School plan Christmas exercises next Wednesday at 2 pm, marking the holiday closing.
Word arrived yesterday of the death of Dan Moriarity formerly of Ladysmith who died in a Duluth hospital Tuesday night from stomach cancer after a long illness. The Moriarity family lived in Ladysmith several years before moving to Duluth last spring. He leaves a wife and two daughters.
A sensational sales pitch by F. Haddad the Assyrian hawked a “world’s curiosity” resurrection plant, claiming rapid growth and biblical mentions. Botanists call it a club moss that grows in Arizona and southern California, with one expert noting its blossoms are unlikely. The plant’s drying and rehydrating behavior is real, but the claimed rapid blooming and biblical link are unfounded.
The Celebrated Players present Love Everlasting with Lyda Borelli in the leading role praised as photoplay Sar ah Bernhardt. The drama ends tragically yet artfully, leaving spectators suspended. Showings are Christmas day at the Unique theater with matinée and evening performances.
Canton basketball team defeated the Weyerhaeuser Red Sox 17 to 14 on their own floor. Tomorrow night the local city team travels to Weyerhaeuser to face the Red Sox.
Ryall's Garage installed a full set of new tools this week including a lathe radial drill several grinding machines and other apparatus to enhance its northern Wisconsin repair operations.
A large crowd attended a Wednesday evening concert at Diedrich & Lane's Music and Novelty Shop. Lyell's Harp Quartette performed with Grafo noa selections and Mrs. Diedrich offered two fine solos, drawing attention to the new store.
A young girl named Margaret Weston suffered burns when her clothes ignited while near a cook stove. Neighbors and a local caregiver acted quickly to extinguish the flames and transport her to a nearby clinic for treatment.
10 year old Margaret Weston escaped flames after sparks from an open kitchen stove door ignited her calico dress on Sunday. Fire burned all clothing from her body and caused severe burns to the legs and abdomen. Doctors hoped for recovery despite initial fears.
The Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity elected officers including Most Worthy Beaver R H Burns and Worthy Queen Mrs Geo Rice. Alden J Laidlaw and Mrs George Rice named delegates to the Grand Colony meeting at Superior next June. An installation event is planned for January 11.
The Royal Neighbors elected a slate of officers led by Oracle Mary Woodhouse and Vence Oracle Harty Goodier. Other posts include Chancellor Mary McCandless Recorder Cordelia Baker and Receiver Essie Hand with Inner Sentinel Mary Diamond and Outer Sentinel Emma Judd. Manager Anna Wenner.
The W R C has elected officers for 1916 led by President Arvilla Eno and Senior Vice Agnes Goodrich. Other posts include Junior Vice Jennie Hampton Chaplain Sophia Sergent Treasurer Anna Wenner Secretary Emma Judd Guard Anna Cole Delegate Clara Haller Alternate Maud Dilley.
Miss Edna Gundry a girl companion survived after both skated into an air hole on Stone Lake. George Ashmore Stone Lake high school principal drowned Tuesday, body recovered Wednesday noon. Remains sent to Tennessee for burial.
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