Aftermath of the Charivari in Ladysmith
The News-Budget defends its fairness after criticism over coverage of the Ladysmith First National Bank affair. It recounts the demonstrators, the saloon versus hotel framing, and a publisher stance against factional bias, pledging independent reporting and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Budget
Eau Claire
First National Bank of Ladysmith
Baker Saloon
Messrs
Newman
McGill
Ladysmith
John A. Corbett
Robert Corbett
J. W. Fritz
Citizens’ Union
Rusk County
News- Budget
Baker Hotel
Flag Day observed Monday due to Sunday date
Governor Davidson issues proclamation to observe Flag Day on Monday since June 14 falls on Sunday. Also a real estate notice advertises sale of residence on East Miner Avenue with city water bath electric lights furnace and sewer, east of courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Miner Avenue
City Water
Bath
Court House
Hadden
Methodist Episcopal Church Notices Sunday Services and Classes
Sunday morning and evening services in I O O F hall with Sunday school at 10 and sermons at 11 and 8. Morning topic Great Honor for Great Struggle evening From Death to Life. Pastor J E Watson extends a cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Service
I. O. O. F. Hall
Congregational Church notices Sunday services and events
The Children’s Day program is set for next Sunday at 11 a m A special collection will aid Sunday school work in the state A Young People’s meeting follows at 7 15 p m with the preaching service at 8 p m All are invited Pastor THOMAS Barker.
Resignation of Rev Thomas Barker at Congregational Church
Rev Thomas Barker presented his resignation as pastor citing failing health. He has led the church for three and a half years and plans to change climate for health. The resignation takes effect September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Barker
Barker
Appeal Possible in U.S. v Newman Case
Assemblyman T. M. Thomas returned from Eau Claire where he was summoned as a witness in U S v G E Newman et al Attorneys Wheeler and Owen sought permission from Attorney General Bonaparte to appeal to the U S Supreme Court under the 1907 writs of error act The act allows appeals in criminal cases from district or circuit court decisions to the Supreme Court with specific grounds and a 30 day deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Thomas
Eau Claire
U. S
G. E. Newman
Thomas
Wheeler and
Owen
Bonaparte
U. S. Supreme Court
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
H. F. Barstow
Grand Rapids
Warren Moore
E. W. Day
St. Paul
Minnesota Dental Society
Wisconsin Central
Wm. Scherbert
Medford
Sam Wallace
Landig
Locating in Tennessee and farm life in 1908
Reigie reports moving from Wisconsin to a small farm one mile from Lawrenceburg Tennessee after visiting Lady Smith and Michigan. He notes mild winters with year round garden prospects, ongoing haying and early crops, friendly locals, and plans for late potatoes and cabbage. He sends greetings to Wisconsin friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephor
Rupert
Ladysmith
Michigan
Tennessee
Lawrenceburg
Wisconsin
North
Box Car Ole Jailed After Train Altercation
Local lumber jack Box Car Ole faces thirty days in Phillips jail after slugging a brakeman with a whiskey bottle on a northbound Central train from Prentice. The brakeman defended himself with knuckles as Ole struggled to be thrown from the moving car due to fare disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole
Phillips
Prentice
Ladysmith Plans a Full Fourth of July Celebration
Ladysmith prepares for Independence Day with the town band led by Henry Jung, an executive committee including E. M. Worden J. W. Miller and A. K Foster, a patriotic speaker balloon ascension and a firemen's track display. The day ends with river sports dancing and fireworks as plans continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Henry Jung
E. M. Worden
J. W. Miller
A. K E. Foster
Rice Lake man visits Ladysmith with auto agent pitch
T H Field of Rice Lake visited Ladysmith over the weekend as guest of A N Anderson. He sparked interest among several local women and others in an automobile for which he is the agent. Doctors Stephenson and Landmark and other travelers consider buying machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Field
Rice Lake
A. N. Anderson
Ladysmith
Drs. Stephenson
Landmark
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week in County Clerk Office
The county clerk issued licenses this week including Lester M Kilgore and Florence Koch of Ladysmith on June 4 Jos C Oswald and Frances Newhouse of Tony on June 5 Carl F Johnson and Laura Eke of Atlanta on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester M. Kilgore
Florence Koch
Ladysmith
Jos. C. Oswald
Frances Newhouse
Tony
Carl F. Johnson
Laura Eke
Atlanta
Commission Forms Panel for Glen Flora Land Condemnation
A circuit court commission chaired by Ray J. Haggerty C G Suits and H M Koehler met in this city to organize for condemnation of land south of the Soo depot at Glen Flora. They inspected the site, adjourned to February 19. Property owner E H Hobe of St Paul may see the Soo railway sidetrack project. Ashland attorney Ben S Smith represents the landowner and L E McGill handles railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Messrs
Ray J. Haggerty
Park Falls
C. G. Suits
H. M. Koehler
Medford
Soo
Glen Flora
E. H. Hobe
St. Paul
Tony school graduation exercises honor small 9th and 8th grades
Last Thursday evening the Tony schools held graduation exercises. Three students finished the 9th grade and nine completed the 8th grade with essays and a speech by Prin R H Burns of the County Training School. Students and teachers Mr Livingston and Miss Holum traveled to Ladysmith for a group photo. 9th graders were Ethel Gill Luella Sharrah and Beatrice Burgess. 8th graders were Robert L Kane Frank M Leonhard George C Neuhring Frank X Hansa Arthur F Kuhlman Maria M Sybers Tillie A Newhouse Esther M Norstrum and Anna C Norstrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Prin. R. H. Burns
County Training School
Prof. Livingston
Miss Holum
Ladysmith
Ethel Gill
Luella Sharrah
Beatrice Burgess
Robert L. Kane
Frank M. Leonhard
George C. Neuhring
Frank X. Hansa
Arthur F. Kuhlman
Maria M. Sybers
Tillie A. Newhouse
Esther M. Norstrum
Anna C. Norstrum
Obituary notices for Moors and Karstens and Lockbaum
Three brief death notices report the passes of Donald Moores four month old son of Mr and Mrs Warren Moore who died after a bowel illness and was buried at Riverside cemetery. Herman Robert Karstens six year old son of Mr and Mrs H R Karstens died at home from a complication of stomach and brain trouble with funeral at Lutheran church and Riverside cemetery. Helen Marie Lockbaum nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Lockbaum died from a disease complication and was taken to Chicago for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Warren Moore
J. I. Carter
Nicholson
Riverside Cemetery
Karstens
Herman Robert
H. R. Karstens
South Second Street
Lutheran Church
E. A. Behrens
Common Council Proceedings Ladysmith June 2 1908
Regular meeting presided by mayor with roll call showing all present except Clough and Pederson. Bills deemed audited and approved for Crane & Ordway Standard Oil R J Sands N Ernster P J DeSmith R S Reeves. Health officers appointed for wards one to three. Treasurer's report read and filed. Meeting adjourned by clerk EK Lirrany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Wis
Common Council
Clough
Pederson
Crane & Ordway
Standard Oil Co
R. J. Sands
N. Ernster
Common Council to Review Saloon License Applications
The common council will meet Monday June 15 1908 at 8 oclock p m to act on applications for saloon licenses. E L Tiffany Clerk.
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Common Council
E. L. Tiffany
Does Poultry Pay in Northern Wisconsin?
A rural note analyzes egg production costs and profits from Isaac Perry’s 16 hens near Ladysmith. Over five months he produced 105 dozen eggs at 23 cents each, totaling 24.15 dollars, with grain costs of 8 dollars, yielding a net profit of 16.15 dollars. The record implies higher numbers would raise profit proportionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Isaac Perry
Ladysmith
Plymouth Rocks
Cscs
Marcon Juss
Wise buyers prize custom tailoring over cotton substitutes
A quote from C. W. Schwartz urges recognizing the value of strictly made suits and overcoats against mercerized cotton substitutes. He argues that educated shoppers outnumber fools in discerning quality and true value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Schwartz
Man Killed Jumping On Soo Way Freight Near Ingram
Wm. D. Ickes of Ladysmith died after trying to board the Soo Way freight at Ingram. He fell between the caboose and platform, struck a skull fracture, and died en route to Glen Flora. He was 46, Ohio native, Red Men member, and had lived in Ladysmith three years. His body went to Van Wert Ohio for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Ickes
Sooway
Ingram
Glen Flora
Ickes
Ladysmith
Ohio
Order of Red Men
van Wert
F. E. Munroe
Chicago
Isaac Perry Calculates Local Poverty Wood Yield
Isaac Perry living east of the city, with a mathematical bent, concludes that 800 acres are cleared yearly nearby. He estimates poverty wood yields 25 cords per acre, about 20 000 cords consumed annually in Ladysmith, and questions whether cutting wood pays. He notes clearing 15 acres this winter and believes his approach increases farm value more than selling the wood would have.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Perry
Ladysmith
Mr. Perry
County Clerk Pays Bounties on Wolves This Week
Munroe county clerk reports bounty payments for wolves. E. L. McDowell of Thorn Apple and Grant collected eight wolf pups, and Wm. Diamond of Washington received two wolves as rewards.
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Munroe
E. L. McDowell
Thornapple
Grant
Wm. Diamond
Washington
Local Notes From Ladysmith City Meeting
Madrich excavates beneath his harness shop to lower the building on Second Street West per city surveyor. J M Worden moves tail oring business with G Moe to the vacated second hand store building near the post office. Evangelistic Christian church meetings draw crowds. Nicholson preaches blunt truths. Meetings to run nightly for several weeks. Henry Leatherberry initiated by Modern Woodman camp. C A Fredrickson and Sam Johnson join. Ladysmith Camp totals 157 members with many local affiliates not yet transferred. Memorial Sunday observance canceled this year.
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Rank Madrich
Second Street
J. M. Worden
G. Moe
The
Christian Church
Nicholson
Henry Leatherberry
Forester
C. A. Fredrickson
Sam Johnson
Ladysmith
Order
Local Notables and Daily Happenings Across Town
Local notes list visits by Mrs. Ben Stelzman and others, upcoming Flag Day observance, and travels of residents to Menasha Bruce Eau Claire and Cresco. Weather record shows 92 degrees and cooling trend. Community events include a river bridge repair, a restaurant changeover, a glove factory pause, and a youth camping party at Newman's cottage with several named participants.
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Newman
H. E. Clark
Blanche Fritz
Jessie Shutters
Beth Newman
Edith Clark
Albert Conklin
John Young
Rising Ladysmith Brick and Tile Co. opens with strong demand
The Ladysmith Brick and Tile Co. reports robust early production as 42 bricks per minute emerge from the new yard two miles southeast of town. With a first kiln of 60,000 bricks underway and plans to expand drying capacity, the venture shows rising investor interest and local employment, including a five-acre site, clay beds nineteen feet deep, and a growing work crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Ladysmith Brick and Tile Co
J. L. Ryall
News-Budget
Ryall
Ray Crameron
Jos. Stevens
J. C. Harris
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Champioons
J. E. Watson
Reigie
Lawrenceburg, Tenn
Nore Automobiles
Glen Fiora
Thomas & Carow
SOO Way
Wm. Ickes
Worden’s Department Store
Ben Stelzman
Lee’s
M. H. Ballou
Menasha
Wm. Schug
A. D. Campbell
Madison
W. S. Manning
Bruce
S. D. Switzer
Branley
Lilja
Nelson
Seo
B. F. Kinyon
Rock County
C H. Worden
Miss Jean
Geo. Dempewolf
Cresco
Sever Serley
F. A. Shumway
T. F. Armstrong
Tom
Seattle
Wash
John H. Callow
Mineral Point
Keifer
J. M. Lepley
W. A. Paulson
A. H. Ankefer
Lincoln
Nebr
Glen Eldred
Richland Centre
J. D. Whitelaw
Portage
Thos. Barker
C. J. McCormick
I. W. Hill
C. A. Stanley
Chippewa Falls
Masonic Edge
Wm. Pumroy
Dr. Ross
Tom Baker
Humbird
H. F. Brownell
Sioux Falls
Florence Brownell
Duluth
Ed. Brownell
Maude Olson
Beaver Dam
Maple Hill
A. D. Calkins
Hillsboro
Mr. Calkins
H. C
Worden’s
Max Spooner
Central Fence
Mendota
Reed
John Farrel
Sparta
Dodson
M. Mattoon
Nora Carter
John Peterson
Gunt Arndt
Chas
Case of Gilman
A. F. Hein
Ben Peabody
New York
Anton Sybers
Neil Burgess
Riday
S. D. Speidle
A. V. Peterson
Jac Speich
Milwaukee
Masonic Grand Lodge
Peter Newhouse
L. W. Straup
Cadett
St. Ambrose
Engineer Straup
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