Outclass Hawking Local City Team Victory
The local city team dominated Hawking in a decisive 47 to 14 win. The contest featured strong defense and a sharp offense sealing the result for the home squad.
31 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Ladysmith News Budget
Location
Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
1
The local city team dominated Hawking in a decisive 47 to 14 win. The contest featured strong defense and a sharp offense sealing the result for the home squad.
Ladysmith defeated Hawkins 47 to 14 in a decisive home game at the high school gym. Hawkins struggled from the start as Ladysmith led 18 to 2 at halftime, with Hawkins’ Doc Baker shining briefly for the visitors. Next Friday Barron visits Ladysmith for a scheduled showdown.
Notice from the Ladysmith city treasurer that the 1915 tax roll is in his hands for collection. Taxes are due by January 31, 1916, at his office two doors west of Manley Hotel, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dated December 29, 1915.
Notice declares tax roll in hand for collection in Henry Wilson's land office under Rusk County Bank with dates Jan 8 22 Feb 5 19 25 26 and March 11 by 4 00 p m. Personal property taxes due by Feb 1 with a 2 percent penalty after that date. W W Pepper treasurer town of Flambeau.
Agnes Pippin thanks many friends who assisted her in the grafanola contest and says she will hold them in grateful remembrance.
Teachers with certificates expiring before June 1 should attend the January ėth and 7th examinations at the Ladysmith courthouse. Premium money from the county fair will be mailed in January and, if not received by February 1, contact the Secretary. Several teachers and districts noted for recent holiday programs and year-end closings.
Special Correspondence reports Chas Wing of the Kyser place near Sheldon attempted suicide by shooting himself in the face. The gun misfired tearing away half his face. he died Wednesday morning after noon medical care from Dr. Stephenson of Ladysmith. Domestic trouble was cited as motive. Wing left notes taking sole responsibility for his death. Funeral services were held Thursday at his home with Rev. Jensen presiding and burial in Sheldon cemetery.
Belas Zilen drew thirty days in county jail for a Christmas spree that disorderly behavior forced his wife and children into the cold, prompting neighborly intervention after O C Sabin filed a complaint. Harry Redfield of Bruee received thirty days after admitting petit larceny in C M Birdsell's saloon while intoxicated.
Public schools reopen on Monday and St Marys school will reopen next Wednesday. Local residents A E Kuhlman and S J Johnson visit the city on business. Beatrice and Donald Andersen visit Canton grandparents. Mr and Mrs R J Russell spend time in the city. Mrs A C Thompson and children go to Barron for New Year visits. Father Van Halder seeks treatment in Marshfield. Laster Gesell to visit from Thief River Falls. Father Keenan of St Marys hospital stay in Chicago for surgery. W J Kermott returns from Conrath after Christmas. wife recovers after seven weeks in Chippewa Falls hospital. The First and Last Chance saloon robbed of about $3 and liquor after break-in. Bruce News Letter notes 1914 high school sleigh ride and dance with classmates present except Arthur Oldendorf and Beatrice Baker.
J. M. Diehl remains missing nearly three weeks after disappearance. Despite distributing broadcast cards with his photograph and description, no trace has been located and no motive for the disappearance is known.
Letitia Stout aged 69 died Wednesday night after a brief pneumonia illness. Born December 18, 1846 in Ohio, she lived in Richland County, Indiana, and Bloom City before settling in Ladysmith in 1903. She is survived by her husband Jackson Stout and eight children Frank, George, Mrs Isaac Cooper, Will, Dave, Samuel, Lester, and Mrs C A Wilson, with burial planned for Plain Ridge, Richland County, on Sunday.
Miss Agnes Pippin won the graf anola at Sand's Hardware this week and Miss Mary Diamond won the piano at Worder's Cash Department Store. Pippin thanks helpers, noting ten years ago she used similar wording to thank friends after a piano contest led by M. C. Martin, then Budget publisher.
Under a new law, town village boards and city councils may extend tax payment time by two thirds vote from Feb 1 to March 1 without the 2 percent penalty. Local authorities decide. counties still pay state taxes unchanged.
Messrs McCann and Swan of Bloomer have been in the area this week arranging for a large camp contract with A. C. Thompson. A considerable portion of the timber cut will be sent to Ladysmith.
Warranty and county transfers record numerous parcels from R H Rhodes Pederson Realty Co O Kramer Alma M Applebee Bruce M Tunison Albert Ducommun to several buyers including John Ernst Frank J Patterson Rusk Farm Co Chester Dziadulewicz James Maloney Andrew Voldberg Don Quincy Turner Herman Decker Leinen kugel Brewing Co Nate Hand Jack Stone Roy Gratias Chris Sweverland Thos E Sheehan A E Kuhlman W A Blackburn Pese Berman states and others in Hawkins Alma Bruce and nearby towns with multiple lot and section descriptions and undeveloped property transfers.
The county clerk reported last week that Wv. V. Miller of Grant received payment for one wolf, while Mrs. Wm. Hand of Thornapple and Mrs. Antone Jorgensen of Thornapple each collected for one wild cat.
The county clerk issued marriage licenses this past week. William Olson to Miss May Garrett, both of Bruce.
Frank Conrath and family recover from illness while relatives visit. Mrs. McCabe and son Lawrence return from Milwaukee for a pleasant holiday with kin. August Knaack heads to Milwaukee to visit family. Emil Knaack resumes study at Northland College. Rev. Alexandra to lead services Jan 1 2. Arthur Hunt works at Con rath bolt mill as local industry expands. Herman Liebers and Wm Zacharias buy a buzz saw outfit to start wood work this winter. Roy Singer of Chicago visits seeking land purchases for spring plans.
H D Floyd and Joe Blaski of Eau Claire will start a granite and marble works in the city at 220 Wordenay in the former Quade shop under Floyd & Blaski Co. They expect to open about January 15 with Floyd known in eastern Rusk and western Price counties and Blaski bringing eight years in monument decoration plus six years as foreman at National Granite & Marble Co. Their shop will be open for public inspection after opening.
A two day farmers institute will convene in Weirgor on January 4 and 5. W C Bradley of Hudson and colleagues W H Clark of Rice Lake J W Hicks of Prentice and Supt BE Luther of Madison lead sessions on soil fertility potato growing pure bred sires feeding and marketing potatoes and farm buildings with local talent joining in. Attendees are urged to participate and bring questions for discussion.
Following President Wilson's appeal, a Polish group at Weyerhaeuser formed a relief committee on December 26 to collect funds for war torn Poland. Edward Koldrowicz chairs, Frank Kaczor is secretary, and Leon Cabanowski serves as treasurer. Donations, with donor names, will go to the Red Cross in Washington.
Kedron Chapter Royal Arch Masons installed new officers Tuesday evening. L. C. Streater served as High Priest, Glenn H. Williams as King, C. C. Kile as Scribe, W. E. Thompson as Secretary, and S. J. Cardinal as Treasurer.
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