Burglars Blow Open Glen Flora Safe in Night Theft
Three men burglarized Dr. H. C. Johnson’s drug store in Glen Flora ten miles east of the city, dragging a 3850 pound safe to the Soo railroad and blasting it with nitro glycerine. About $90, some stamps, and jewelry were recovered or scattered along the tracks. Sheriff Reed investigated but found no solid clues. the gang’s identity remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Johnson
Glen Flora
Soo
Coon Lumber Co
County Development Ad Campaign Pushed Outside State
Directors of Rusk County Development Association vote to expand advertising beyond Wisconsin to prevent county withdrawal. Meeting notes list Eningson Hawkins Blackburn Bruce Heir Tony Maloney Glen Flora Miller Ladysmith Commissioner Campbell Madison R. N. Rhodes and A. M. Paulson Hawkins as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk County Development Association
North Wisconsin Association
Rusk County
Immigration Bureau
Eningson
Hawkins
Blackburn
Austin
Bruce
Tony
Maloney
City council approves ten saloon licenses for Ladysmith
The common council adjourned Monday night and granted ten saloon licenses. G Smith will run a saloon in the Haas building next year, Sam Harmony in the Lindoo building, Dana Moreau at the Baker saloon, and A Chriske at the Central hotel. Fred Barmend is fitting up the old Central saloon. Walter Schroeder was denied. Ten saloons now operate in Ladysmith, the annual limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
G. Smith
Haas
Sam fHlarmony
Lindoo
Dana Moreau
Baker
A. Chriske
Central Hotel
Fred Barmend
Central
Walter Schroeder
Otto
Ladysmith
Sunday School Program Delights Congregation
A brief but entertaining Congregational Sunday school program Sunday morning featured musical numbers and class songs by Mrs. Lees class Miss Roeslers class and the school. Recitations were given by Lawrence Clark Andy Shumway and Mildred Sinclair. Solo performances came from Mamie Rosenquist Edith Clark and Dorothy Alden. Rev Barker spoke on the value of the Sunday school to the church and a collection supported the state missionary Sunday school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Lee
Miss Roesler
Lawrence Clark
Andy Shumway
Mildred Sinclair
Mamie Rosenquist
Edith Clark
Dorothy Alden
Barker
Tobacco fields expand near Bruce this season
The editor and family toured Bruce area last week and observed a sizable tobacco acreage planted this season. Favorable weather has encouraged growers, and those experimenting with the crop in recent years have increased planted areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Married Jorgenson Berry Wedding in Nebraska
Laurids Jorgenson, president of the First National Bank, wed Margaret Berry of Fairmont Nebraska on Wednesday June 10. They will stay in Nebraska briefly for a sister’s wedding before moving to Ladysmith to reside at the Kendall house on Worden Avenue after their arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorgenson-Berryy
Laurids Jorgenson
First National Bank
Nebraska
Margaret Berry
Fairmont
Nebr
Kendall
Worden Avenue
Jorwenson
Ladysmith
Weeklong County Clerk Marriage Licenses Issued
The county clerk issued licenses in the past week for Alfred Heacock of Arnott and Esther L. Wardall of Stubbs on June 13. Frederick H. Bay and Emma Olga Field, both of Ladysmith, June 13. William J. Rathbun and Mary Calkins, both of Rusk, June 15. Blazie Draus and Ludwika Traczyk, both of Stubbs, June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Heacock
Arnott
S. Dak
Esther L. Wardall
Stubbs
Frederick H. Bay
Emma Olga Field
Ladysmith
William J. Rathbun
Mary Calkins
Rusk
Church notices outline weekend services and events
Baptist church preaches Sunday morning and evening led by Pastor J Johnson. Congregational church holds Lord's Day services with topics The Empty Life and Parable of the Pharisee and Publican, plus 10 am Sunday school and 7 15 pm Young people's meeting. Bethany Sisters annual meeting set for Wednesday 24 at 2 pm with luncheon. Methodist Episcopal conducts Sunday morning at I O O F hall, 10 o clock Sunday school, Children's Day, and Baccalaureate address at 8 pm in the county courthouse by Pastor J E Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Barker
Bethany Sisters
Methodist Episcopal Service
I. O. O. F. Hall
Court House
J. E. Watson
Taft Nominated for President by Republican Convention
Secretary of War William Howard Taft of Ohio won the Republican presidential nomination at Chicago on the first ballot by a 426 vote margin. Taft led with 702 votes while Roosevelt 35, Foraker 16, Fairbanks 40, Cannon 61, La Follette 25, Hughes 63, Innox 68. VP choice remained unresolved as platform talks dominated sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
Ohio
United States
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Foraker
Fairbanks
Jannon
Labollette
Hughes
Innox
Firemen Track Team Aims for First at Lake Mills
The Firemen's Track Team, 156 members strong, heads to the Lake Mills state tournament next Wednesday the 24th with goal of first place. They trained four weeks, set to improve on third place last year, and have uniforms ordered. Captain B E French leads with teammates A McGill IF Ingle F Smith A Walker D Carpenter C Littlejohn C Hebard John Carter O Davidson V Kurz R Drum A Kilgore D Cosgriff EK L Dodge A Simon as escorts H Ambrose I E Munroe R J Sands accompany as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mills
B. E. French
A. McGill
IF. Ingle
F. Smith
A. Walker
D. Carpenter
C. Littlejohn
C. Hebard
John Carter
O. Davidson
V. Kurz
R. Drum
A. Kilgore
D. Cosgriff
Real Estate Transfers Warrantee Deed Listings
Real estate transfers listed include Gokey to Sherwood. Frank E Noone to Wm M Neindort. Chas A Johnson to Frank Trott. Austin to Fred A Austin. Ezra Worden to Edward Simmons. W H Keller to Jabez C Stubbs. Chippewa Llor & Boom Co to Jabez C Stubbs. Eli Biller to A N Andersen. Maple Lbr Co to WC Dale. Elmner Nelson to James F Mitchell. Myrtle Bollman to John Stevens. Edgar R Leach to Watkin T Davies. Chas I Leaf to Nate Hand. W W Holcombe to A R Ives. Calkins to Mike Hraba. I W Calkins to Mike Hraba. Rusk Land Co to Albert Cezek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Gokey
H A
Sherwood
Candace Sherwood
Frank E Noone
Wm M Neindort
Chas
Johnson
Frank Trott
Otis
Tobt
Austin
Fred A
Weyerhauser
Swee
Pee Er
Cdeaceri Cas
Chippewa Llor & Boom Co
Jabez C
Stubbs
Eli Biller
Edgar R Leach
Watkin T’ Davies
Chas I. Leaf
Nate Hand
Holcombe
A R Ives
Calkins
Lutheran church schedule and pastor notice
The German Lutheran church lists Bible school on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 9 50 a m and services next Sunday at 10 30 a m Pastor I A Brurens leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Lutheran German School
A. Brurens
First Annual Commencement of Rusk County Training School
The first annual commencement will be held at the courthouse next Friday. Sixteen young women complete the course and will receive diplomas. Class roll includes Marian Alcorn Mabel Bates Edna Bobb Flora Brownell Mae Carter Ethel Davis Anna Frenechich Pearl Freeman Lillian Haasl Edith Hutchinson Mae McCumber Bertha Nicoles Ethel Spear Lena Warren Harriett Warren Katherine Welpton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk County Teachers’ Training School
Court House
Marian Alcorn
Mabel C. Bates
Edna Bobb
Flora Brownell
Mae Carter
Ethel Davis
Anna Frenechich
Pearl Freeman
Lillian Haasl
Edith Hutchinson
Mae McCumber
Bertha Nicoles
Ethel Spear
Lena Warren
Harriett Warren
Katherine Welpton
Narrow Escape for Westbound Passenger Train in Menasha Yard
A west bound passenger train nearly wrecked in the Menasha Wooden Ware yards when a switch by the river bridge was left open. The engineer opened throttle to climb the grade but the train derailed into the yard, stopping short of a freight car. The fireman injured his wrist and a brakeman relieved him for the rest of the trip to Weyerhauser with passengers shaken but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha
Ladysmith
Weyerhauser
Heavy Westbound Freight Runs With 67 Cars
An extra west freight passed through last week with 67 cars making two trains nearly a half mile long. The loaded weight excluding the cars stood at 2579 tons. Slow speeds result from steep grades that nearly stall one of the locomotives pulling these mammoth trains.
Murray the Gem of the Chippewa River Valley
Promotes Murray Wisconsin as a planned manufacturing and agricultural town on the Chippewa river in Rusk county. Highlights timber land waterpower for a large paper mill, strategic rail access, and opportunities in many businesses. Calls for private sale lots, careful growth, and active investor involvement led by townsite agents Phil Reed and H R Davlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Chippewa River
Rusk County
Wisconsin
Atlanta
Chippewa
Murry
Chicago
Superior
Duluth
Phil S. Reed
H. R. Davlin
Nat’l
Bank case appeal to U S Supreme Court debated
Washington reports the Department of Justice ordered an appeal to the Supreme Court of Judge Sanborns Ladysmith bank case decision. This follows the pending appeal and signals a high court review of the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn
U. S. Supreme Court
Washington
Department of Justice
Ladysmith Bank
Supreme Court
Man injured in Wisconsin Central work train accident
A worker on the director gang between this city and Sheldon was brought to Stephenson hospital unconscious with a brain concussion after a ditcher chain struck him. The man’s name is not known here. Several local notices follow including visits, meetings, and events from Wis. and Iowa residents. The Knights of the Maccabees revival plans include a 25-member class with Great Commander Brown attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Director Gang
Wisconsin Central
Sheldon
Stephenson Hospital
Knights of the Maccabees
Denny
Brown
Stevens Point
Foxes Captured by King Visit VanDoren Family Circle
C A King from Ingram last Friday captured five foxes in a hollow log and sold all but one. Mr and Mrs J H VanDoren and granddaughter Beth VanDoren of Birnamwood visited S J Cardinal at his home. Mrs Van Doren is Cardinal's sister in law. Another sister Mrs F H Dean of Oshkosh also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. King
Ingram
J. H. VanDoren
Beth VanDoren
Birnamwood
S. J. Cardinal
van Doren
Hawkins Reporter to Debut July First
R. W. Richardson of Prentice arranged to start a Hawkins newspaper named the Hawkins Reporter. The first issue is slated for about July first. The ink plant from the former Ingram Record will be moved to Hawkins. Richardson was previously editor of the Tony Enterprise. The town is rapidly advancing and sees the need for a local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Richardson
Prentice
Hawkins
Hawkins Reporter
Ingram Record
E. W. Hill
Richardson
Tony Enterprise
Tailors Ready to Serve You for Properly Fitting Suits
The text urges choosing skilled tailors to ensure a suit looks and feels right. It promotes the services of good tailors and notes a month makes a big difference in fit and appearance.
Local Gossip and Notices From Bruce Area
Local names visit Bruce and surrounding towns including Haviland Spiedle Bever and Corbett with fishing trips and land loans noted. Mrs Schug advertises trimmed hats July 1 2 and 3 as Woodman picnic set Aug 29 and other residents travel, visit relatives, or attend churches and fairs.
Educational Revival Contest Sparks County School Pride
County Supt. W N Mackin staged an Educational Revival Contest to boost three R mastery across schools. Lady Smith hosted final events with prize money from the State Bank of Ladysmith and local sponsors. Minnie Townsend and Grace Graham won top spelling and adding prizes. Frances Manning won best reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Mackin
Ladysmith
Court House
Big Bend
Stubbs
W. B. Graham
Bruce
Route 1
Frances Manning
State Bank of
Minnie Townsend
Grace Graham
R. H. Burns
Lillian Lavoi
Flambeau
Cecile Ridout
E. W. Hill
Register of Deeds
State Bank of Ladysmith
Hazel Houston
Paul Stevens
Supt. Mackin
Education meeting highlights at Flambeau Friday
Prin Burns and County Supt Mackin visited Flambeau on June 5 for an education themed gathering. Winners in the contests included Nathan Wright in adding, Lillian Lavoi in writing and spelling, Mollie Miller second, Paul Stevens third, Joel Swensen in reading, with Lillian Lavoi taking second in reading and Amos Webb third in reading. Five schools were represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prin. Burns
Mackin
Flambeau
Burns
Nathan Wright
Lillian Lavoi
Mollie Miller
Paul Stevens
Amos Webb
Claude Gourdoux
Joel Swensen
Local notes from Watertown and area events
Rev. E A Behrens attended a German Lutheran meeting in Watertown the first of the week. A trip to Ladysmith on the Fourth promises a big time and an opera showing The Missouri Gir. A county supervisors special session proceedings will be printed in county papers next week. Dr G W Curless of Richland county was in town today seeking land he bought last fall. Lester and Grant Lindblad visiting relatives have returned to Barron. John Alden of Alden & Sons arrived from Waukegan Ill with machin ery for Novelty Works. A brother of A W Nelson stopped over on his way to Weyauwega. E W Hill W T Rooney and A E Foster traveled to Medford Monday as witnesses for Jack McFarlane of Ingram in naturalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Curless
Richland County
Lester
Grant Lindblad
H. W. True
Barron
John Alden
Alden & Sons
Waukegan
Ill
Novelty Works
A. W. Nelson
Soo Depot
Weyauwega
E. W. Hill
W. T. Rooney
A. E. Foster
Medford
Jack McFarlane
Ingram
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Cong’s
Blazie Draus
Ludwika Traczyk
Baptist
J. Johnson
Wis
Harry Speidel
Sands Hardware Store
G. W. Heaverin
Apollonia
S’riday
P. S. Reed
Central Town Lot Co
Gilman
J. W. Carew
Chetek
Miss Whiting of
Crandon
Mrs. T. M. Landmark
J. W. Hadden
Roy LeMere
Robi
Fritz
Geo. Ashman
Appleton
R. S. Johnson
W. E. Thompson
Algona
Thompson
Iowa
Fern Hoag
Congregational Church
Thos. Barker
Co. I. Winn
Bruce Monday
Eli. Martindale
Rusk County Abstract Co
I. E. McGill
A. N. Andersen
M. J. Shean
Rusk Lumber Co
Jolby
Tom
Harry
C. W. Schwartz
TAN Oxfords
Sor
Worden’s Department Store
KE. M. Worden
BE. G. Haviland
S. D. Spiedle
Thomas & ‘Aron
M. J. Bever
John Cosgriff
Dan
Roy
Arden Daniels
O. C. Sabin
Woodman County
John Corbett
Geo. Kilgore
Moose Bar Creek
A. N. Anderson
Patrick Burns
Richland Centre
Prof. Burns
F. J. Putnam
Rice Lake
Hawks Nursery Co
Wauwatosa
Iosure
Ins
Albert Lea
Minn
Powell
Fred Ingle
Fond du Lac
Harvey Murray
Edith
Fond du Lac County
Robi. Murray
Runke
Ryan & Runke
Merrill
Luther C. Porter
Miss Ione
Houston
Lincoln
Ruth Graham
Herbert Sergeant
Pacific Grove
Calif
H. L. Frost
Amery
Eri. D. Hadden
Elizabeth
N. J
A. A. Hadden
Cleveland, O
J. M. Hurless
Island Lake
Thos. Baker
Grand Lodge of the Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity
Washburn
Ladysmith Lodge
B. Wohlwend
N. E. Isaacs
Geo. Johnson
E. A. Behrens
Watertown
Missouri
Opera House
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