Rusk County Exhibit Proves Worth of Appropriation
Supervisor Tom Foster reports the $300 county appropriation funded a successful exhibit of Rusk county products at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls and at the Farmers' National Congress in Madison. The display drew wide attention, led in fruit and potato scoring, featured a hubbard squash praised for size, and earned a print cut in the Twentieth Century Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Farmers’ Congress
Rusk County
Chippewa Falls
Tom Foster
Madison
United States
Farmers’ National Congress
Bruce
Otto Foskofski
Dane County
Chicago
Wisconsin Fair
Chippewa County
Wisconsin
Eau Claire County
A. D. Campbell
College of Agriculture
Minnesota
Michigan
Canada
Congress of Farmers
Jac Speich
Ladysmith
Congress
Horticultural Society of Wisconsin
Bayfield
Douglas
Attractive lecture course by city library features famed acts
The library board announces a lecture season headlined by the Parland Newhall Company with four musicians and bell performances. Dr. L. G. Herbert will deliver a humorous and thoughtful lecture. The Skovgaard Concert Company with violin virtuoso Skovgaard and soloists, then H. W. Sears The Taffy Man, and Eva Bartlett Macey Company close the series. Tickets from library board members. dates set November 21 through February 18.
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Library Board
Parland Newhall Company
L.G., Herbert
Skovgaard Concert Company
Skovgaard
Miss Grinnell
McClung
Eva Bartlett
Parland-Newhall Co
W. H. Sears
Eva Bartlett Macey
Skovgaard Concert Co
L. G. Herbert
Fire Department hosts Troubadours at Ladysmith Opera House
Ladysmith firemen secure The Troubadours Amusement Co. for an fundraiser at the opera house Tuesday evening the 20th to aid the state tournament. Tickets go on sale at Dimock's and Worden's beginning at 9 a m Saturday.
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Ladysmith
Troubadours Amusement Co
Opera House
Dimock’s
Worden’s
Church Notices Congregational Urges Services in Own Building
The church announces services next Lord's Day in their building with interior improvements praised. The Work of the Holy Spirit will be the morning topic. Sunday school at 10 a.m., Young People at 6 45 p.m. Offerings go to little entry boxes. Bethany sisters meet next Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Church Services and Meetings Schedule
The notice lists Baptist and German Lutheran services with times for Sunday school preaching and prayer meetings. J E Watson is the Baptist pastor. The Baptist Circle meets Thu Oct 22 at Mrs Geo Demewolf. German Lutheran school Sat 9:30 am and services Sun 10:30 am. no service Oct 25. Nov 1 festival and confirmation of a class.
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Baptist Circle
Geo. Demewolf
Sec’y
Rusk County Exhibit Heads to Chicago for Display
A portion of the Rusk county exhibit is set for Chicago exhibition. A cut of the Rusk county display placed with A. D. Campbell Immigration Commissioner will feature in state literature to attract attention to Rusk county. Tom Foster, Superintendent of Exhibit.
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Rusk County
Chicago
A. D. Campbell
County School Board Meeting Draws Wide County Interest
The annual county school board gathering convened at the high school last Saturday with many teachers and officials from towns and villages in attendance. Speakers included L. W. Wood state inspector, County Superintendent W. N. Mackin, and Principal R. H. Burns, who addressed the teacher problem amid vocal numbers from the Training School.
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L. W. Wood
W. N. Mackin
Prin. R. H. Burns
Teachers’ Training School
Rusk County
Stubbs
Isaac Ammerman
Tom Foster
H. A. Wolcott
J. B. Denton
Strickland
J. Stubbs
G. K. Gillett
Peter Jasicki
Jos
Pashilka
Weyerhauser
M. A. Anderson
G. W. Bowers
G. A. Anderson
Peter Kamoski
Frances Klimkiewicz
Jos. Skrzyzcyak
Thos
J. Skrzypczak
S. Halas
Jos. Skinka
Z. Wilkinson
Bruce
Jacob Miller
Carl Miller
Kleps
Atlanta
Paul Olson
John B. Trombley
C. Joyner
Jennie Joyner
Fred Sieck
F. H. Morse
Andrew Mattison
Albin Stromberg
F. S. McKean
Sever Serley
E. F. Thaler
W. S. Vreeland
P. Goin
Ernest Anderson
C. R. Crach
E. H. Scott
Willard
Olaf Olson
Mary Wright
E. D. Elson
H. O. Shaver
Paul Erickson
Chas. Elstrom
True
Chas
Sivertson
Peter Rathsack
Swan Magnuson
Hans N. Swanson
Flambeau
May Smith
Drucilla Stevens
Matt Edgar
M. E. Weston
P. M. Bell
Lawrence
Marshall
P. McCann
Grow
H. C. Woodbury
C. A. DePew
J. W. Diedrich
Big Bend
E. E. McCracken
J. E. Gleason
Robert W. Bates
Isaac McCracken
A. A. Bolden
G. W. Heaverin
Dewey
Frank Burgess
Rusk
Wm. Scott
F. M. Cole
Road Project Aims to Straighten Corridor Between Ladysmith and Bruce
W S Manning circulates a subscription among business men in Ladysmith and Bruce to finance clearing the section line west from River street. The goal is a straight wagon road four miles shorter than the present winding route. If funded, it would serve winter travel and gain support from Flambeau, Grant and Thornapple for spring grading.
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W. S. Manning
Ladysmith
Bruce
River Street
Flambeau, Grant
Thornapple
New Buildings Nearing Completion In City
Four new business buildings and more than six residences are under construction and enclosed to protect against winter weather, ensuring completion without delays.
Local and Personal Notes From Sheldon Area
Dan Cox of Sheldon spent Sunday in the city. Several residents and visitors travel to nearby towns. Mrs. Mosnegs left for Chippewa Falls, and Mrs. Ernest French arrived from Lake City. Local business includes Schwartz pressing and Kleinert jewelry, with Sabin and Lee holding sales attracting out of town shoppers. Supervisors Edgar and Grandmaitre inspected bridges on Deertail and Main Creek.
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Dan Cox
Sheldon
J. W. Fritz
F. G. Speigelberg
D. F. Clark
Minneapolis
Mosnegs
Chippewa Falls
A. N. Andersen
Apollonia
Bruce
Ernest French
Lake City
Carnachan
Smith
John Sampson
Canton
Gus Speigelberg
Larson
Ernest Hebard
Philip Conrath
Conrath
Joe
H. A. Dimock
Avoca
Gallas
Ingram
Mrs. Arndt of
Kennan
Ella Arndt
Mike Arts
Tony
DePere
Rudolph
Roy LaMere
Mosinee
O. E. Rice
M. H. Rice
Prairie Farm
F. J. Green
Gilman
Schwartz
Kleinert
Sabin
Lee
McMillan
Ogema
Miner McMillan
W. S. Jordan
Eagle River
Henry Hoffman
I. C
Antigo
Matt Edgar
F. X. Grandmaitre
Deertail
Main Creek
Andersen Denies Church Prostitution Claim In Publication
In sworn affidavits from October 1908 A N Andersen rejects a quoted remark accusing the Congregational church and its pastor of political prostitution. He says the quote referred only to one pastor and close colleagues, not churches broadly. He urges clearer labeling of his writings for public clarity.
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Congregational Church
A. N. Andersen
Rusk County Journal
Carow Opens County Campaign In Hawkins Speech
Independent district attorney candidate J. W. Carow opened his county campaign at Hawkins, addressing about 60 voters. He pledged enforcement of morality and decency laws, economy, and a square deal, opposing graft and promising not to be a tool for any gang. He announced further talks across Ingram, Weyerhauser, Island Lake, and Murray with more dates to come.
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J. W. Carow
Hawkins
Mr. Carow
Carow
Ingram
Weyerhauser
Island Lake
Murry
City Financial Condition Shows Less Dire Outlook
A city budget review from April 12, 1907 to Sept 1, 1908 indicates the city is not as financially distressed as feared. It lists disbursements of $65,352.69, cash on hand $475.86, and property value on hand at $70,993.08, with water and school bonds totaling $29,000 and orders outstanding at $1,418.02. The note mentions a $10,000 school house cost funded partly by bonds and taxes, highlighting tax funding gaps and ongoing bond purchases.
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Library Fund
WG Gelon SR
Hse Ables
Warrant Served in Ladysmith Resort Case
A warrant issued earlier for Lulu Hartfield of Ladysmith for running a questionable resort was served on Saturday. The hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday before Justice Carnachan of Bruce.
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Lulu Hartfield
Ladysmith
Carnachan
Bruce
Justice Court Hears Walter Pippin Case
Walter Pippin appeared before Justice Reeves charged with hunting and possessing birds without a license. He received the minimum fine of 25 dollars plus costs or thirty days in jail.
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Justice Court
Walter Pippin
Justice Reeves
Uniformity Defect in Clerk and Treasurer Bookkeeping
The clerk keeps only stubs and charges orders to two or three accounts while the treasurer’s office shows about eighteen accounts. This mismatch hampers the finance committee of the council from conducting a clear investigation.
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Council
Portage Letter Clarifies dates and motives in Andersen dispute
David Bogue writes from Portage to Ladysmith News Budget to correct published claims about leaving Ladysmith. He states his departure dates and candidacy plans for District Attorney, noting no objection from Mr Andersen and urging fair publication of the true facts.
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Portage
Wis
Ladysmith News-Budget
Ladysmith
Andersen
Mr. Andersen
Andersen and Bogue in Ladysmith election dispute
The News Budget publishes a letter showing Mr. Andersen's Ananias club ties and notes tensions around Mr. Bogue's departure. It recalls threats to city attorneyship and a street shouting by a local gang amid the city election. The county clerk reports 717 hunting licenses issued to date.
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Andersen
Mr. Andersen
Ananias Club
Bogue
Ladysmith
Two Suspects Held in Bank Robbery Probe
Two men brought before Justice Reeves on suspicion of involvement in a bank robbery at the State Bank of this city. One refused to name himself, the other said his name was Radley. both were armed, with one wounded, and money on them showed damage from an explosion. Night-watchman Peter Gordon identifies one man. Ingram residents recall a pair near the scene. The case moved to the 22nd for attorneys and witnesses.
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Justice Reeves
State Bank
Radley
Rhinelander
Reed
Peter Gordon
Ingram
Public School Notes High School Debates Direct Vote
Scholars received report ecards and show mixed moods. A Friday program pleased all, with Miss McFaden calling it amusing and instructive. Next Friday features a debate on direct voting for president and senate. Parents invited. Girls basketball team awaits practice with a new ball, praised as a dandy. Some scholars bring snacks to school.
First Ward School at Northwestern Convention and Activities
Miss Peterson represents the First Ward school at the Northwestern state convention in Eau Claire. The Training school lists five new first grade pupils and a Halloween party. The First Ward Literary society schedules a program for Friday October 30 at 3 p.m. including recitations songs and the school paper. An emphasis on music drawing and writing is planned with Miss Peterson Miss Winn and Miss Batson each leading a specific discipline.
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Miss Peterson
First Ward
Eau Claire
Frances van Horn
Lily Page
Vista Harpster
Sigurd Martinsen
Literary Society of the
Gertrude Anheir Ee Tions
Wesley Moore
Sarah Sensenbrenner
Ainieie
Margaret McNair Troon
AIA
Nellie York
Nella Carpenter
Elva Baker
Miss Winn
Miss Batson
County Clerk Grants Marriage Licenses in October
The county clerk issued licenses for marriages to Chas. E. Hoff of Wheeler Wisconsin and Alma Christinsen of Bruce, and to Chas. Lamphier and Mary Angilina Sharrow, both of Ingram. Both licenses were dated Oct. 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Hoff
Wheeler, Wis
Alma Christinsen
Bruce
Chas. Lamphier
Mary Angilina Sharrow
Ingram
Sale of Milch Cows at Soo Stock Yards Saturday
L. E. Chambers advertises sale of thoroughbred milch cows at Soo stock yards on Saturday. Cows priced from 25 to 80 dollars. Opportunity to acquire a good cow at a reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Chambers
Soo
Glen Flora visit noted for A. T. Anderson and C. A. Coon
A. T. Anderson and C. A. Coon were down from Glen Flora on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Anderson
C. A. Coon
Glen Flora
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H. W. Sears
TuHos
Barker
Bethany Sisters
Methodist Episcopal
J. E. Watson
E. A. Behrens
E. D. Lacy
FACT
Worden
Public
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