County Officials Named In Local Ledger
The record lists county figures including L. E. McGill as Chairman of the County Board, Tony Hein as County Clerk, F. E. Munroe as Treasurer, Arthur E. Foster as District Attorney, Joseph H. Reed as Register of Deeds, E. W. Hil as Clerk of Court, John M. Harness as Superintendent of Schools, Glen H. Williams as Surveyor, with other names such as John Diamond and L. P. L. Galliardet noted in the entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. McGill Chairman Co
Tony Hein
F. E. Munroe Treasudes
Sa.s
Arthur E. Foster Gheritt
Ascsyst Teed
Joseph H. Reed
W. N. Mackin Carmen
L. P. L. Galliardet
Glen H. Williams
University seeks higher income to expand Wisconsin program
The biennial report of President Charles R. Van Hise warns the University of Wisconsin is outgrowing its resources and urges legislation to raise permanent educational funding from 0.0007 to 0.000875 mills. It calls for new buildings, dormitories, a model school, biological and medical wings, and expanded agricultural, engineering, and teaching programs with cost estimates and timelines. Ex-Governor W. D. Hoard backs liberal support, stressing state needs and long-term returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniersity
Wisconsin
Charles R. van Hise
W. D. Hoard
Regents
Davidson
van Hise
Department of Education
College of Medicine
Er.a. Birge
C. R. Bardeen
South Hall
Department of Anatomy
Science Hall
Engineering College
College of Engineering
Agricultural Department
College of Agriculture
Harvard
Yale
University of Minnesota
van ‘Hise
University of Wisconsin
Wyoming Ranchman to rescue bald eagle nest for school
James Carpenter of Atlantic City Wyoming plans a dangerous ascent to capture a cliff nest of young bald eagles for the state normal school. Last week he lowered 100 feet to beat off the birds and secure the eggs. next week he will return with ropes to lift the nest to the school. Prof Adams notes a second huge nest atop a Crow Creek cottonwood, four by four feet and weighing hundreds of pounds, intended for removal intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Colorado
James Carpenter
Atlantic City
Wyo
State Normal School
Carpenter
State Normal
Prof. Adams
Crow Creek
Forfeited State Lands and Public Notice in Wisconsin
Legal notices from Rusk County Supreme Court summonings inform Chester B Williams et al versus Frank Fellows Mabel Fellows Wellington Canfield and Mrs Campbell and Nellia Bare versus J W Bare. Each defendant is ordered to appear within twenty days to defend, or judgment will be entered as demanded in the complaint. Public lands commissioners and state officers listed.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Charles Postrach Deceased
State of Wisconsin County Court for Rusk County issues notice to all persons with claims against Charles Postrach, deceased of Iowa City Kansas. Claims must be presented to the Ladysmith court by Jan 1 1909 and by June and July terms for examination. dated December 7 1908, L. E. McGILL, County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
Rusk County
Charles Postrach
Iowa
Kansas
City of
Ladysmith
L. E. McGill
Thomas & Carow
Weyerhauser Court summons in attachment case
A summons in the village of Weyerhauser, Rusk County, directs the Wisconsin Colonization Co. to appear before Justice B. M. Apker on January 9 at 9 a.m. to answer a $20.56 attachment and debt related to August Buchweitz, or risk judgment and sale of property. Dated December 12, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice’s Court
Rusk County
Weyerhauser
The
Wisconsin Colonization Co
August Buchweitz
B. M. Apker
State Bank of Ladysmith files amended cross complaint in Rusk case
In Circuit Court Rusk County Wisconsin the State Bank of Ladysmith filed an amended cross complaint against Mahlon Bell Michael Bell Clifford Bell Grace Bell Morris Bell Elizabeth Bell and others. An order dated November 17 1908 required service of the cross complaint with twenty days to answer. The amended cross complaint is on file with the clerk of court and service will be by publication in lieu of personal service. Attorneys for defendant State Bank of Ladysmith Ladysmith Wisconsin. 33-6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Bell
James Bell
Elizabeth Bell
Perry M. Bell
State Bank of Ladysmith
Milo H. Bell
J. W. Bell
Michael Bell
Clifford Bell
Grace Bell
Morris Bell
Mahlon Bell
Charles Kirwan
Rusk County
Wisconsin
Circuit Court
Thomas & Carow
Ladysmith
Sale of Forfeited State Lands in Wisconsin
State officials announce a public auction of forfeited lands including school and university properties in Wisconsin. The sale, at the Capitol in Madison on March 16, 1909, starts 10 a.m. and proceeds daily until all parcels are offered, with lands listed by county and tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
University
Agricultural College
Wisconsin
Capitol
Rusk
Plating Tin Spoons Through Elaborate Steel Forming
A detailed account explains how tin plated spoons are produced from long steel strips. The process uses cutting, grading to thicken the shank, drop pressing into the spoon outline, separate presses to form the bowl and handle, then tin plating by dipping in molten tin.
Mistah Middleman and Mr Bones Mock Riddles at Burnt Cork Circle
In a Burnt Cork Circle scene, Mistah Middleman and Mr Bones exchange a punny riddle about a storekeeper who improves versus a man who selects feathers for sofa pillows. Mr T N Orr sings a ballad about a man who married a marcel wave and is now at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Orr
Marcel
President themes storm walks in bold persona
A witty exchange questions the president’s enjoyment of storms. The talk suggests the leader may stir up weather or climate to project vigor, inviting speculation about performative boldness and self-made turmoil.
Weekend social life begins for Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe declares a weekend party as he discovers Friday and begins his social life on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Crusoe
The Funny Man Quips on Laughs and a Full House
A brief exchange features a comic noting that being laughed at is uncomfortable for many, but someone counters with a sly line about a full house and no compensation. The dialogue hints at casino or showbiz humor without additional context.
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Atlantic Express
Pacific Express
Wisconsin Central
Abbotsford Ly
Owen
St. Paul
My. A. V.adysmith
D. F. Manly
F. E. M Unrf
U. F. Ladysmith Lodge No. 119
J.M. C’nath
Sec
S.L. Dutcke
N. G
FE & A. Mi
Mystic Tie Lodge No. 220
H. E. Youne
E. W. Hill
W. M
Minow
Granite Lodge
0.C. F. Hall
F. E. Munr
Emma Manly
F. Hall
Maggie Shumway
Ev. Baker
Oracle
K P. Ladysmith Lodge
Knights of * Pythias
Eagle Hall
E. W. Day
G. Lug
K. Rk
S. C.C
Ladysmith Assembly
Equit Able Fraternal Union
O. O. F. Hall
Roy Lamrerf
E. L. Does
Tom Bake
Samuel Clough
Bec Kiefer
J. P. Pederson
A S’orter
Third Ward
J. M. Conrath
P. Williamson
W. E. Clark
Ingoosson
Stn
Aesteres Ees P. J. DeSmid
A. N
County Supervisors
Robert Corbett
J. L. Ryan
J. W. Miller
Rusk County Officers
W. W. Brown
Pedersen Block
B. F.kinyon
Manley Hotel
Glenn H. Williams
Bruce
Andersen & Leahy
Leroy FE. Mcgill
Ladysmith National Bank
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Chas. Kirwan
Pederson
Ernest W. Day
Ernor W. D. Heard
Chester
B. Williams
Frank Fellows
Mabel Fellows
Wellington Canfield
Campbell
E. H. Sprague
P. O
Elkhorn
Walworth County
J. A. Frear
H. Dahl
Fk. L. Gilbert
Public Lands
Gl & Wm. H. Egbert NwSe
A. Zlal
Nellia Bare
J. W. Bare
Usk County
State OF Wisconsin
Wayland University
Office of Commissioner of Public Lands
Lake Supe
Isconsin
John Doe
Kutter
RJ. Sands
H. A. Dimock
Lueil’s
the Court
Mooney’s City Drug Store
Winchester
New Haven
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