Rural Telephone Pact Merges Rusk County and Chippewa Valley
Ladysmith and Bruce expected to form a permanent compact between Rusk County Rural Telephone Co and Chippewa Valley Co to route country lines into the latter’s switchboards. The 10 point one year agreement covers toll rates switching access, noncompete terms, cost sharing, open books, and 30 day termination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith and
Bruce
Rusk County Rural Telephone Co
Chippewa Valley Co
Court House
Wisconsin Telephone Co
Bell System
Chippewa Valley System
Rusk County Rural
Chippewa Valley
Chippewa Valley Telephone Co
Ladysmith
Tony
Western Electric
Ladysmith Board Of Review Adjourns To Aug 2
The Ladysmith board of review met on Monday with the mayor, assessor and three supervisors and adjourned to Aug 2. The proceedings are expected to draw more interest this year than in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
City of Ladysmith
City imposes lawn sprinkling ban 6 to 9 PM
The city restricts lawn sprinkling to 6 PM to 9 PM daily. Violators will have water shut off. Mayor H. Richarps announces the ordinance.
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H. Richarps
Rood Preaches as Pastor Candidate at Sleepy Eye Church
Rev. John S. Rood of Sleepy Eye Minnesota preaches at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. as a pastorate candidate. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Y P 8 C E at 7 p.m. Bethany Sisters will not meet next week.
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John S. Rood
Sleepy Eye
Minn
Rood
Y. P
Bethany Sisters
Baptist Circle to Meet with Mrs D H Mather Next Thursday
The Baptist Circle will meet with Mrs. D. H. Mather next Thursday afternoon.
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the Baptist Circle
D. H. Mather
Worship Services Next Sunday at Epworth League Topic
Services next Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. morning topic Rule of Conduct evening A Heavenly Messenger. Epworth League at 7 o'clock topic Transformed Common Things. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Everyone cordially invited. J. E. WATSON, Pastor.
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Epworth League
J. E. Watson
Episco pal Service by Arch Deacon Chase at Library Basement
Arch Deacon Chase will conduct an Episcopal service in the library basement on Monday evening July 12 at 8 o clock. The event invites local congregants to attend in a quiet, community setting.
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Chase
Live Wire Settler Clifton Arnold Arrives in Rusk County
Clifton S. Arnold, recently from Walworth County and Flambeau, visited Rusk County last Friday. Known for his Red Polled cattle and active service roles, he has been president of the YMCA, Sunday school superintendent, town board chairman, school district treasurer, and cattle and sheep department superintendent at the Walworth County Fair. His arrival is welcomed as a citizen with broad local interest.
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Clifton S. Arnold
Rusk County
Flambeau
Arnold
Walworth County
Mr. Arnold
King Family Departs Ladysmith for West
Rev. W. O. King and family leave Ladysmith Tuesday for Quinn, South Dakota. After ten years of service to the community he led the Christian church pulpit at times and worked for local physical and moral growth. A farewell reception was held last Saturday night at the Trecartin home.
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W. O. King
Ladysmith
Quinn
S. Dak
King
Christian Church
Trecartin
Beavers To Initiate 50 in Ladysmith Lodge
W H Woodworth of Neillsville district Beaver manager has built a Ladysmith colony, and on Monday night July 12 a class of 50 will be initiated doubling the lodge membership. The Wisconsin Beavers organization is seven years old and growing, with Grand Secretary Ben E Waite expected from Stoughton.
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W. H. Woodworth
Neillsville
The
Beaver Society
Ladysmith
Ben E. Waite
Stoughton
Wisconsin Order of the Beavers
Woodmen of the World to Organize Local Lodge
The Woodmen of the World society plans to establish a local lodge with a deputy present in the city. Several members already reside here, and the organization is expected to be instituted in the near future.
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The
Woodmen of the World Society
Sulphite mill construction gains pace at Soo spur site
Construction workers grade for the Soo spur to the sulphite mill and prepare for building. The Ladysmith Brick and Tile Co delivered the first load of brick from its kiln to the mill on Monday.
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Ladysmith Brick & Tile Co
Jurors Named for July Federal Court Term at Superior
The July 18 opening of the federal court in Superior will proceed with a light term and no grand jury. Judge Sanborn will preside as H. E. Tieckner and Carl M. Wilson list petit jurors from Rusk County, summoned by U.S. Marshal Ed McKinnon.
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Superior
H. E. Tieckner
Carl M. Wilson
Federal Court
United States Marshal
Ed. McKinnon
United States
Judge Sanborn
A. G. Blood
S. M. Alvey
J. M. Bassbach
Wm. Adams
John A. Martin
Eugene Hayden
Wm. Biegler
Pauli E. Olson
C. C. Kile
Wm. Giblin
C. J. Kjororstad
John Pederson
Isaac Amermann
W. M. Vaughn
W. A. Robinson
Ben C. Lee
Erim Garmich
Robi. Corbett
D. F. Manley
Andrew Stall
Chas. B. Carlson
C. G. Engstrand
J. A. Speich
W. A
Fort Atkinson Firemen Win Third Hose Race Trumpet
Return home from Ladysmith to a thousand cheering citizens at the Northwestern depot. The Fort Atkinson firemen earned permanent possession of the silver trumpet after a third straight hose race victory, prompting a citywide celebration with bands, fire works, and a long parade through Main street.
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Fort Atkinson
Ladysmith
Jefferson County Union
Northwestern Depot
Main Street
What Changed the Old Town's Name
A verse narrative describes Mr Strong altering the name of an old town, surprising residents like Mr Brown. The poem notes Mr S staying up to date and Mr Strong as the persistent merchant in WAKEFULVILLE who advertises and continues to surprise townsfolk with his timing.
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Mr. Brown
Soo Line-Land Opening and Excursion Rates
Trade items list Soo Line land opening and excursion rate notices with July clearance sale from F E Martin Co and groceries from J C Armstrong and Ladysmith Produce Co. Temporary classified notices imply regional transport and retail promotions.
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Soo Line
F. E. Martin Co
J. C. Armstong
Ladysmith Produce Co
Fourth of July Celebrations Across the County
The Fourth of July celebrations were well attended with no accidents reported. Towns including Bruce Ladysmith and Conrath hosted events, with parades, picnics, concerts, and fireworks lighting up the region. Residents exchanged visits, while local businesses advertised groceries and hotel furniture for sale. employment and travel notes also appear among community notices.
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Bruce
Ladysmith
Conrath
Alden
Orchestra
Tony
Ingram
Hawkins
Local and Personal Notes From Ladysmith and Vicinity
Local items report Wm Dodson, A Verheyn, Elmo Inabnit and others visiting nearby towns on business or pleasure. Various residents travel to Bruce Hawkins Kaukauna Phillips Superior and Milwaukee. Butter and eggs sold at Kirwan'sCash Grocery. Outstanding notices include eye specialist Stringer at Baker Hotel July 12 to14 and 138. Births visits and real estate loans advertised along with community events and church meetings.
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Stringer
Baker Hotel
Alden brothers launch 22 foot Mayflower on the river
The Alden brothers introduced their new launch Mayflower Tuesday afternoon. The vessel measures 22 feet in length with a 4 foot 8 inch beam and a 6 horsepower engine. It carries up to 15 people and was locally built by Frank and Arthur Alden.
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Alden Brothers
Frank
Arthur Alden
Corbett Mill Sold To Hughey Of Belleville Louisiana
Last week a deal closed making Mr Hughey of Belleville Louisiana owner of the Corbett mill. Hughey and Mitchell of this city secured a four year option on all land adjoining the mill. Mitchell prepares for winter operations while Mr Corbett plans a move to the Pacific slope country.
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Hughey
Belleville
Lousiana
Hughey & Mitchell
Corbett
Mitchell
Pacific Slope
Cash Coupons Redemption Notice for Ben C. Lee & Co.
Citizens holding cash purchase coupons issued with Ben C. Lee & Co. are urged to have them checked before August 1, 1909. Coupons presented after this date will not be honored.
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Ben C. Lee & Co
Mrs Briggs of Bruce Dies After Long Illness
Mrs A G Briggs of Bruce died Tuesday after a long illness from cancer. The remains were taken to her old home at Thorp for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Briggs
Bruce
Thorp
Common Council approves licenses and appointments at July meeting
At the Tuesday evening session on July 6 the council appointed E C Kiefer to the Library Board succeeding Rev Thos Barker, Frank Whiteaker as weed commissioner, and Martin Grover as cemetery sexton. Bonds were accepted and eight saloon licenses plus two brewing firms were granted. Tom Baker's bond was approved and license pending issuance.
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Common Council
E. C. Kiefer
Library Board
Thos. Barker
Frank Whiteaker
Martin Grover
F. Landig
S. Harmony
O. E. Anderson
R. Laveille
Gollmar Brothers Circus Return Set For twenty sixth
The Gollmar Brothers circus visits town on the 26th, recalling their show two years ago that proved their worth to local spectators.
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Gollmar Brothers Circus
Real Estate Transfers Warranty Deeds Record
The list records several warranty deed transfers including Chas J McCormick to James A Michaelson for sw 11 85 8. J P Madison to Mary Moore for lot 9 block 10 Sabins revised addition. Louis Stanton to W E Clark for lot 1 block 10 Sabins revised. C E Phillips to Albert Christ for es n w Am a iommbiar ine. auction shows varying prices from 90 to 1400 dollars and parcels in Sabins revised addition and M W W Co's add.
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Chas. J. McCormick
Wfe
Jas
A. Michaelson
J. P. Madison
Mary Moore
Louis Stanton
W. E. Clark
Sabins
C. E. Phillips
Albert Christ
Alice E. Graft
Sam Ritchie
R. O. Sinclair
Alto
W. J
Goue Dios Coca Eacestees
Daniel Shaw
Hadherway: Oddest Named Country Home in Jackson County
A Columbia source notes a Jackson County country home named Hadherway at the gates. A friend of the owner recalls the wife longed to move from Kansas City to a farm, and upon relocation the family gave the house Hadherway its distinctive name.
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Jackson County
Hadherway
Kansas City
Male Gossips and the Value of Rumor
A discussion notes men are greater gossips than women and relish scandals. It argues men at tea tables constantly emit rumors and supply the latest chatter to country households, asserting men bring all the current rumors.
Wisconsin to Represent 12 Delegates at National Irrigation Congress
Wisconsin will send 12 delegates to the 17th National Irrigation Congress in Spokane August 9 to 14. Governor Davidson may attend with others for governors’ meeting on August 13. Badger club of Spokane will assist hosting. Delegates include Dr. Clark Gapen and Alec Cobban of Madison and G. E. Newman of Ladysmith. Charles W. Mott will speak on the desert. Attendance expected 4500 to 5000 from multiple nations and regions.
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Wisconsin
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Wash
Davidson
Hay
Washington
Badger Club of
Clark Gapen
Elmer A. Pierce
E. M. Griffith
Alec Cobban
Madison
W. W. Strickland
Superior
W. E. Lewis
Racine
A. Decker
Grand Rapids
R. C. Faulds
Abrams
G. J. Seamans
Reedsburg
F. F. McDermitt
Rhinelander
W. W. Patten
Chippewa Falls
G. E. Newman
Ladysmith
Charles W. Mott
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific Railway
Great American Desert
Union
Great Britain
Europe
China
Japan
South American
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Switchboard of
Baptist
Methodist
Episcopal
Co. S. Arnold
Beavers
W. O. W. Organizing
U. S
Mr. Strong
Mr. S
Strong
Wakefulville
Sleepy
Ella Arndt
Chicago
Carl Johnson
Kennan
F. J. Pearson
Birchwood Independent
Lester Clark
Radisson
Maddux & Erickson
C. A. Kirwan
E. Worden Ave
W. A. Ford
Havana
Cuba
Wm. Ford
Mr. Ford
Kirwan’s
Dona Moreau
Rock Leveille
East Park
Richards
W. E. Thompson
Algona
Mrs. Thompson
Minneapolis
G. W. Heaverin
Apollonia
Fred McClench
Whitefish, Mont
F. E. Munroe
J. W. Carow
C. W. Martz
International Christian Endeavor
St. Paul
C. L. Markee
Hillsdale, Ill
J. W. Fritz
Dr. Horton
Wm. Daley
Birnamwood
S.t. Cardinal
Indiana
Beth Newman
Seattle
Sadie Whicher
Ladysmith Business College
E. W. Hill
Miss Ekern
McGill and Michaelson
South Crandon
J. M. Graff
Mr. Ritchie
Liberty St
Merrill, Wis
Wm. Dodson
W. A. Carroll
A. Verheyn
Elmo Inabnit
W. P. Briscoe
Sheldon
Wm. Wood
Medford
Kirwan’s Cash Grocery
Thomas & Carew
Ladysmith, Wis
Armstrong Land Co
Martin Galloway
Kaukauna
Tom Hayes
David
Grace Coon
Glen Flora
I. Jensen
Filer
Phillips
Marie Moller
Nellie Snyder
Bloomer
Zane Joyce
Nellie York
Barron
Birdie
Jessie Hunter
Kirwan
Effie Rands
Lillian Bruffat
Murry
Prof
Spurgeon Stringer
Frances Smith
Claude Baker
Abbotsford
Agnes
Lillian Haasl
Reichart
B. C. Lee
Mrs. Lee
Sanborn
Wenonah Whiting
Crandon
Taylor’s Falls
Andrew Theno
Mrs
Wm. Schwartz
Jennie Wilson
Riverton
Nebr
A. A. Hadden
Mrs. R. Alden
E. G. Alden
Waukegan, Ill
Ed Haag
Rogers, Ark
G. A. Gates
Frank Gould
Duluth
Mr. Sinclair
J. T. Bowers
Osceola
A. M. Rosenquist
Mable Sinclair
International Christian Endeavor Convention
S. L. Chicker
Pierce County
F. D. Strader
A. C. Cowell
Port Arthur
Clarence Olson
Byron Welpton
J. B. Welpton
City
C. H. Lowry
Gerhard Moe
M. E. Church
Do. A. King
F. Gladwell
W. S. Keegan
Mineral Point
R. H. Burns
Beaver Lodge
Katherine
Mrs. Welpton
N. Bornhofen
First Ward
C. Volkman
Tomahawk
Mr. Bornhofen
Menasha Paper Co
Corbett Mill
Worden
Circus Coming
Hiadherway
Gov. Davidson
A. R. Kleinert the Jeweler
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