Red Cross Week Drive Seeks County Gifts for War Relief
County campaign runs May 20 to 27 to raise funds for the Second War Fund with all money going directly to war relief. District chairmen in Rusk County, including Ladysmith, Atlanta, Weyerhaeuser, and others, coordinate solicitations and school programs to boost contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Rusk County
J. A. Michaelson
Ladysmith
Bruce
A. G. Krause
Atlanta
J. Z. Arpin
Weyerhaeuser
J. C. Stubbs
Rusk
F. W. Calkins
Strickland
Steve Halas
Conrath
R. L. Stumpner
Glen Flora
C. E. Hoskin
Ingram
A. G. Blood
Hawkins
G. O. Vig
Sheldon
Theo. Bennett
Tony—Joseph Christman
Rusky County
Death of Mrs. D. St. Germain at Age 38
Delyina McClure St. Germain died at her home on May 9 at age 38 years 10 months and 27 days. She leaves her husband Moses and nine children. Funeral held at Baptist Church with Rev. C. E. O Bierne. burial at Riverside. Born June 12 1879 in Suncook New Hampshire she moved to Minnesota in 1882 and married in St Paul in 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. St. Germain
Baptist Church
C. E. O’bierne
Riverside
Delyina McClure
Suncook
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Moses St. Germain
St. Paul
Minn
Lynn
Wis
Pine City
Ladysmith
Ladysmith Man Wounded in France in War Casualties
Casualty lists name Roland Bates of Ladysmith as slightly wounded on May 4 while serving in France. Bates worked at the local paper mill, went to Chicago and enlisted after the U S entry into the war. He has no relatives in Ladysmith.
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Roland Bates
Ladysmith
Bates
Chicago
United States
Chalfont
Conrath
Rain bow's End serial debuts in this issue
News-Budget highlights the first installment of Rex Beach's Rain bow's End a historical romance set during Cuba's struggle for independence. The serial promises a gripping tale with strong citizen involvement and a vivid period backdrop.
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Rex Beach
Cuba
United States
Red Cross Drives Patriot Support During May Week
In Rusk County a community drive urges cash or pledge payments to the American Red Cross Second War Fund with four month payment plans. Contributions do not grant Red Cross membership. Attend Red Cross meetings in county schools during Red Cross week May 20 to 27 to support the boys in service.
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The
Red Cross
Club buildings burned near Bruce in suspected arson
The Tainter buildings owned by Buck's Club about 12 miles northwest of Bruce were destroyed by fire last week. The loss is estimated at 1500 dollars with the origin unknown and incendiary suspicion.
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Buck’s Club
Bruce
Circuit Court in Session in Rusk County May Term
Jury cases wrap up with Truth libel verdicts and multiple rulings. True vs Maloney awarded $1,000 and costs on two counts. O Connor vs Klopfenstein yields rents and damages with offsets. several other civil actions settled or continued including Wards, divorces, and dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Rusk County
H. W. True
D. W. Maloney
W. F. O'Connor
Peter Klopfenstein
O'Connor
O’connor Place
John S. Owen Lumber Co
Frank T
Frances F. Stare
John Reed
Elizabeth Reed
Robben Antonoff
Soo Ry
Joseph Stushek
Guardian-Ad Litem
Mary Stushek
Sam Bida
Bert Howard
Jewel Tea Co
Honora Ward
E. Roehrborn
City of Ladysmith
Bliss Cook Oak Co
Webster Lumber Co
Ladysmith Chair & Furniture Co
Des Moines Silo Mfg. Co
George M. John
Rusk County Abstract Co
Farm Sales Co
Drovers Trust & Savings Bank
Bert Westcott
Fannie E. Millen
John Cameron
William C. Cummings
Herbert G. Stoltz
James A. Michaelson
Frank Hughes
Carrie Birdsell
Albert Holak
Julia Holak
Jacob Schmidt Brewing Co
Esther E. Heard
Bertha Ward
James Joseph Ward
Sarah A. Cook
Edwin W. Henry
State Guard Co Gets Uniforms After Mixup
The local state guard unit received their uniforms Monday after initial mixups. Members had difficulty trading for properly fitting garments though they appeared in full dress for drill night on Wednesday. Nearly all were issued rifles, antiquated but used for manual of arms practice, giving the city a martial look reminiscent of cavalry days.
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State Guard
Attendance corrections and room duties for May sessions
The notice lists attendees for May 15 and 16 including Mesdames Littlejohn Richards Spear Munroe Duroe Maloney Zimple Pagel Young Fisher Corbett Reed Sergent and others. Workers must report promptly to complete tasks by 5 30 with superintendents sweeping and tidying rooms before departure. Corrections for missing names such as Mrs Maloney will be made by the publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Littlejohn
Richards
Spear
F. Munroe
Duroe
Maloney
Zimple
Pagel
John Young, Jr
Fisher
L. Corbett
Vandean
Reed
H. Sergent
Mesdames Richards
G. C. Diedrich
Reiss
Geo. Manley
Soli
Butler
Burnham
Andrews
McGuire
Myhre
Chesley
Mickie
Warloe
Anna Rockstad
Mesdames Maloney
Boyer
Eisenach
Collins
Mesdames Boyer
Prouty
B. French
Early
Clough
Mather
Turner
Carow
True
Secombe
MacDonald
F. Hughes
Dimock
Pederson
March
Vaughan
Rice
E. D. Morgan
A. C. Thompson
Clark
Mesdames Woodworth
Streater
Larson
Blanchette
Worden
Diedrich
Cars Sell Fast in War Time as Shortages Boost Demand
Car sales surge this spring with output limited by war, boosting demand for all makes. In Rusk County Ford leads with forty four cars sold by J L Ryall, while Eleven new Overland cars have been bought this year, and buyers include R L Stumpner Conrath Amos Richardson Frank Haynes H W Campbell and others.
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Rusk County
Ford
J. L. Ryall
R. L. Stumpner
Conrath
Amos Richardson
Frank Haynes
H. W. Campbell
Clarence Thistle
Lyman McCarthy
Bruce
Jacob Hoff
Flambeau River Lumber Co
George Moore
George Beuble
H. W. True
Fred Crandell
Ladysmith
Overland
J. Kaufman
Willys-Knight
Thos. Baker
Fd Pagel
Father Hosinski
St Marys Hospital to Open May 30 for Public Inspection
St Marys Hospital will open on Thursday May 30 Decoration Day with the entire building open to the public. A committee will guide visitors and a program with refreshments will be offered. admission is 50 cents to benefit the hospital bed fund. The three story hospital sits on a prominent riverside site, offering wide city views and quiet surroundings.
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St. Mary’s Hospital
Wisconsin Wins National Pennant in Red Cross Seal Sale
Wisconsin repeats as national first place winner in the Red Cross Christmas seal sale. The state raised over 82,000 dollars for TB war needs with per capita sales of 3.24 versus New York 2.93, as 1917 totals show 160 million seals nationwide and a 50 percent rise over 1916. Wisconsin’s growth outpaced the national gain with a 57 percent increase.
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Wisconsin
Red Cross
New York
National Tuberculosis Association
Death of Louis Robinson 36 Leaves Family Mourning
Louis Robinson aged 36 son of Mr and Mrs George Meade died Saturday at his home north of the city after ten years of tubercular trouble. He leaves two sisters Mrs Jewett of Minneapolis and Miss Ella and many relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4:00 pm at the home conducted by Rev Grant V Clark. The song At The End Of A Perfect Day was played by Miss Myhre. Remains shipped Sunday to Falmouth Massachusetts. his mother accompanied them to their final resting place beside his father.
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Louis Robinson
George Meade
Jewett
Minneapolis
Ella
Grant V. Clark
Miss Myhre
Falmouth
Massachusetts
Hitching Shed Topsplew in Gale and Falls
The western section of the municipal hitching sheds toppled and landed on its head during a heavy Thursday forenoon gale. City crews will restore it to its position and add bracing to prevent future wandering. Readers urged to report any shed sightings in strong winds to officials.
Brothers Meet In Ladysmith After Seven Years
Omer Curtis of Salem Missouri arrived May 2 to take a post at the News Budget. His brother John H Curtis, recently moved from Chicago to work for Flam beau River Lumber Co, reunited with him at the News Budget office after seven years apart.
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Omer Curtis
Salem
John H. Curtis
Chicago
Flambeau River Lumber Co
Omer
John
Missouri
Rifle Club to Re Organize
War Department resumes free issue of model 1898 Krag rifles and limited ammunition to rifle clubs in good standing with the National Rifle Association. Local clubs must organize immediately, attend a 8:00 PM meeting at the Chamber of Commerce Rooms, and former members are urged to attend.
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War Department
National Rifle Association of America
National Rifle Association
National Association
E. L. A. Bruger
Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis Takes Overland After Bruce Monday Move
A. St. Louis traveled from Bruce on Monday and secured another Overland, marking a notable player swap or transfer sequence.
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A. A. St. Louis
Bruce
Red Cross Ladies Hit Pajama Goal in Rusk County
The Rusk County Red Cross chapter reports rapid effort by Ladysmith and nearby branches to supply 100 pajamas by June 30. By Thursday 105 garments were ready for shipment to Chicago, including towels bed shirts pajamas jackets handkerchiefs sweaters socks washcloths and layettes.
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Rusk
Differnt
Red Cross
Ladysmith
Chicago
French Stop German Raid Reported in Hailles Region
Paris reports violent artillery fighting in Hailles with a German raid repulsed at Danny Surmatz. French forces took forty prisoners and inflicted severe losses. Western front artillery activity continues between Locon Hinges and the Kieppe to Meteren area. The piece also notes a Mothers Day event hosted by Mrs. E Knudson in Atlanta.
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Hailles
Ladysmith
Paris
Danny Surmatz
London
Locon
Hinges
Flanders Salient
Forest of
Kieppe and
Meteren
Salient
State Woodmen of the World Convention Coming to Ladysmith
Ladysmith salutes a northern Wisconsin Woodmen of the World convention on June 22 with more than 500 candidates examined and expected visitors from Superior Ashland Bayfield Washburn and other lodges. State Manager W T Moss urges auto delegations and the local lodge plans entertainment and a tentative program with prominent speakers. A southern Wisconsin convention is set for Madison June 15.
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Ladysmith
Wisconsin
Chamber of Commerce
Superior
Ashland
Bayfield
Washburn
W. T. Moss
Madison
War Savings Men Meet in Milwaukee
Seventy one county chairmen in Wisconsin gather at the Hotel Pfister Milwaukee to advance the War Savings drive. Speakers include Harrison B. Riley and Rita Jolivet who recount Lusitania torpedoing tactics. Plans call for June 28 subscriptions and full reporting of attendees and amounts.
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War Savings
Pfister
Milwaukee
W. BE. Thompson
Ladysmith
Rusk County
Harrison B. Riley
Title and Trust Company of Chicago
Seventh
Federal Reserve Banking District
Rita Jolinet
Lusitania
J. H. Puelicher
Wisconsin
Books Collected for Our Soldiers for Distribution
The public library has collected fifty two books to send to the Chicago library for distribution to soldiers and sailors. General Pershing calls for 100000 books a month for men over there. Books will be shipped next week and cantonments nationwide ask for more.
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Public
Chicago
Pershing
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State Guard CO
Reiss, Vandean, Schug
Miss Sinclair
Canada
Rifle Club
Krag
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Old Murry School
Solberg
Ladysmith Band
Bethany Sisters
E. Knudson
Methodist Church
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