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rj STEVENS POINT GAZETTE (i- 4 i iS RESIDENT OF LAN ARK IS CAUEDJY DEATH 'Mm. Jwon Dougherty Dies While RuBbwri Daughter Wait for Her in New Hoi News of May 10--The, report of the Jlwith. of Mrs. James Dougherty, which occurred' at her old houie in Lanark last came as a shock to although many had known of her illness for some Mr. and Mrs.

Dougherty sold their farm in Lanark this spring nnd had rwentlj purchased a small home in the Ullage, where they had planned to take life a "little easier after their long active life on the farm. Mrs. Pougheity ill at the time of the sale, but Mr. Dougherty and his daughter moved heie, where they had their home furnished and only waited for the time when the dear wile and mother could come to them and enjoy their home with heru. For a days they felt encouraged over her progress and expected she could soon be moved Then came a relapse and she grew gradually worse until the end came to her suffering Although but little known to Us here, Mrs.

Dougherty had the respect and of the community Arthur, and bride. The guests in eluded Miss Sarah Dwinoirof Lower Amherst. Aiuheret Briefs Mils. Richard Wifcon jspent last week with her daughter, Mrs. S.

E. Sanders, at Almond. Ward Kami lias returned home from a visit of several mouths in California. Miss Cora Tumpr and William Be'lach were in Stevens Point last ThurMlay. Miss Irinj) Scott visited over Sunday with her aunt, Mrs.

p. E. Boyuton. Perry E. Boynton has purchased a where she had lived so long, and the family, which consists of the widow ed husband and several children, the heartfelt sympathy of a liost of friends and neighbors in their sad The funeral took place Raturdaj at 10 a.

from St Patiiek's Catholic church in Lanark. Farm Brings Hanej and son old the faiin whi'-h thej recentlj pui chased of Mis. W. Atwpll, last Ratuiday to Henry Indestnd of Waupaea for a consideration of $15.000. The still onn the faim adjoinina: It and V.

M. Hanej and family will moie into the house as soon as his father can arrange to vacate it. On account of a few re- pahs which will be made on the Fryar home, which is now the property ol Harvey, Mr. Harvej and family will not tmne for a few days Mr and Mrs. Burton Harvey have been residents of our -ullage befoie and are all glad to them a hand of welcome on their leturn The home which they have acquired is splendidly located on street and was built and occupied br Fryar and familj for manj years.

Thompson-Dwinell The marriage of Miss Bernice Dwinell. daughter of Mr and Mrs. B. E. Dwinell of Lower Amherst.

to Arthur Thompson of Hartford, took place at YTaupaca last Saturday at 3 m. Rev 'C Coon officiated. Miss Sarah Dwinell, sister of the bride, and George Thompson, biother Of the groom, weie the witnesses. These joung people need no introduction to people as they have spent practically their whole lives among us. They ere schoolmates to gether antf finished the High school here.

Miss Dw inell also completed the rural course at the State Normal school at Stevens Point. She has since been one of Portage count's most successful school teachers. The groom Is a son of Mr and Mrs. K. Thompson of Amherst and for a time Was emploved as clerk in a lead- store in the -Ullage When the William H.

Fowlie of Stevens Point came down Saturday morning for A Khing trip and was a guest of his mcle, H. A. Wilson. SURPRISE TENDERED WIFEJFJHINISTEB Ceremonies Follow Dinner Given by KING SERVICE FUG AMHERST CHURCH Friends of Mrs. Thomas W.

Goldsworthy Remember Her Birthday- Anniversary--Other Buena Vista News Bueim Vista, (Delayed)--A beautiful and tvell planned sur- tendered, Mrs. T. Golds, vorthy, wife of the pastor, on Monay evening, when nearly 50 people met at tho parsonage. Golds- torthy's birtliday was on Sunda, lay 2. Games were ila.tei until a iiom.

wlu'ii lunch was served by he ladies of the church which was reatly enjoyed. Numerous presents given, among tuem being a purse in recognition of services hj called waa. yioRcd in Dish-lea No. 5 Tuesday on account tnt? illiie.ss jof the twieuor, Miss Uietw. "bofrCio brook, a son, Thursday.

May C. They now- have three, hoys, mid 0110 girl. Society and Women's News TUESDAY, 11, HAD DONE Hit SHARK An old gentleman ln the South tton waiting room, by youngsters playing tag around hli feet, exclaimed: dren "Stop that racket, chil- willed for and rendered, also .1 speech by- Mrs. Golasworthy. Wishes for many uch happy occasions were-given and 'he crowd returned homo at midnight attei an enjoyable social evening.

Visitor From Montana "Mlsjs Amanda' Riebe entertained 20 friends at a kitchen shower at her home, 200 Third stieet, coin- ilimentsry, to Miss Annette Merklein, who is to lie a bride," says the Record-Herald of Thui-sday. Hundred was the diversion and high scores made by Miss Ruth Guenther, Mrs. Harold Dietl and Mrs. Lillian Atkinson. Mrs A.

N. Berens of Stevens Point and Mis. Ben Krieg of Milwaukee were guests from out of the city. The hostess sened a daintx lunch Mrs. Berens Is it sister of Miss Merklein.

4 Miss Verona Kurzynski and Joseph "Well, I like that!" said the mother In a loud, angry tone. "Now lobk here, madam," said the old gentleman. "I've raised three families of children and not a single child was ever allow ed to annoy people." "Well." replied the Irate lady, "If you've raised three families you've certainly done your duty and I'll thank you to allow me to raise Boa- ton Transcript. Why-Omit jintnT Baoli of the following-named gentlemen, being off on.a lime with concocted a famous excuse jJiid goi away with U--Ulysses, Hip Van jvia. kle and Robinson Transcript.

No Song and for Jags, His Wife--Mr. Jags. It js now three o'clock in the morning and yon needn't try to give me a "song and dance" about where you've been. Her Husband--I m'dear. Ifi there's!) anything 1 dishlike It's musical comedy in th' An-' Crofoot.

Wurning from Jr the'town of Dewey weie W. R. Cl to Loyalty' --Amherst Man to Visit in In Europe Aniherst. May (Delated)--The ladies enteitained the Loyalty Legion members at a o'clock supper rail ro arms came in the World a Ar'hur was one of the first of onr hovg to volunteer his service He enlisted at Kenosha and spent a short time at Waco, Texas, hefoie he was transferred the Wisconsin hova to France, where he saw service for several months He holds a splendid position with the Kissel Motor Car company at Hartford and he and his bride left for their new home today, where thev will go to housekeeping at once. They have the hearty wishes of the community for a life full of happiness and good luck Bridge Club Entertained The Bndge club was entertained by S.

Smith at her home last Thursday evening. Property Is Sold John Keener purchased the hotel ham, which was a part of the Burling property but was recently bought Hugh Allen. This is a large barn with a Main street frontage. After repairs that Mr. Keener contemplates making are completed it will be a valuable property for his extensive business in the horse and stock line.

Returns from West Mrs. Settie'Fowler, who had spent several years in the Winnebago Indian mission in Nebraska, has resigned her position and returned to her home in the. village, where she will go to housekeeping and take a much in the Communitj chinch pat lor Mon- daj Later in the inening a impressne program was carried out bj the unfurling of the service flag of the T. church and the dedication of the A R. the TV R.

and the Lojaltj Legion windows in rhe Community church. Sin oral selections were lendered by the choir and bv Mist, Iiene Betlach and Mrs Word en. Stars For Europe left Tuesda morning for a trip to Europe and to be iwav the greater part of the summer He will most of the time at las old home in Xoiwa To Improve Cemeten The Greenwood Cemoterv Improie- juent association has voted to install a water system at the ceineterj this spiing. They will begin at once to lav the pipes, eiect tanks etc. An engine be used for pumping pur- pases.

The following men were elected ns a committee to purchase material, etc---P Peterson, A. Smith, Pr. C. Smith and Albert Brandt. Personals L.

A Pomeroy left Tuesday on a business trip to Chicago. John Johnson has returned home from Shirks Wis. where he employed Mr was formerly in business heie and maj decide to locate here aeain. W. C.

Lea and i of Oshkosh and Mr and Mrs A. Tire of Oniro, who weio here to attend the funeral of the former's mother. Mrs Jesse Lea.Sr, Monday, returned to their homes Tues- dav. Flot' 'a. where ho took the body of Ms sister-in-law for Initial, i Mrs Thorn, his sfter.

and Mrs. Cro- foofs sistei in law this week. Mr. Crofoot's home is at Helena. Mont He is ysrdmas-ter for one of the large railway companies entering tlieie Farm Buildings Burn Saturday of last week, whiie Mr Saiucey of the Calkins location went to town, hi? children got hold of j-oino matihes and innoeentlv starred a fire i consumed the laige bam and implemeni shed, i horses and four eahes and thr hay sriain and barn and -e-veral farm implements Local and Personal Thomas Galland wife and daughter and the lattei's husband.

i Owens. MSited Whittaker and Sam alia iid Saturday and Sumhn, return- ins to Almond on Monday. Karl JRoy Adams, and Webster and Miss Bame-dale motored to Grand Rapids on Monday attending the grand doings of the Eastein Star ike Ammel visited his mother, Mis. Klug here on Sundav Mr. Ammel le- sides at Escanaha Mich.

He returned homo on Monday. Mr. Mrs, Cha? Eckel-; Mrs Clare Eckels motored to Waus.iu on and spent the week-end with Mrs. J. Johnson.

Mr and Mrs Euirene Fletcher mo- toied Oxford on Satuiflav nnd visited with Mrs. rietoher's folks er the week end Oeoiire Fletcher who had been confined to her bed for "weial is able to be up again Tyunan Piecomt and Ausnist Lorbieski each lo-l valuable last married at f) Momlay morning ac St. Casimir's Catholic church iu Hull. Rev. J.

Sokol officiating The attendants were the Misses Ida Kurzyuski and Stella Hintz-aud Tic-tor Kurzynski find John Adamski. A wedding breakfast was sened at noon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton KurzyiisU, 111 Dewey. about 25 families being present.

A wedding celebration was held in the ening In Pleasant tew ball, in Dewey. owned by the groom's lather Mr. and Mrs. Hintz lull make their home for the present w'ith the latter's par- BAD BREAK. "So Miss Freeze is with her doctor.

Why is that "He tactlessly remarked that have her looking her old self again." First publication May 11, '20--G3w STATE OP WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, POBTAGFJ COUNTY--In Probate. In the Matter of the Estate of August II. Ferkey. Deceased. Notice is hereby Given, that at a regular term of ttio County Court to be held iii and for said county at the court house in the city of Stevens Point In said county on the first TtieM- day (being the 1st day) of June, A.

P. 1820, at the opening of court on -Jthat day, the following matter will be Jieard and considered: I The application of Mary IVrkey, of the Kstate Aug- jiist B. Ferkey, deceased, late of the Village of Junction, in said county. tor the examination and allowance of her final aecourtt and for the'assign-' ment of the residue of the estate of said deceased to such persons as are bv law entitled thereto; and for the determination and adjudication of the inheritance tax, if any payable in said estate. Bated May 10th, 1020.

By the Court, W. F. OWEN Ravens, crowi and In TlSy iwi and the they, are lej. varied, but thtlr and articulation are far human. A crow's talk In the room may easily be mistaken ot a person.

Purrota are the beat Imitators; that to uy, they tnlmlc whlBtllng and other nolwi, particularly laughing, to admiration. It hna been remarked that'their in speaking like that of crazy person. Elements' to the Deity. There IH an old myth that the offering by the elements aa gifts to the, deity. The'air gave a rainbow, tire a meteor, the earth a ruby and the sea a pearl.

The ra la- bow made it halo around the god. The meteor s'erved as a lamp. The ruby decorated -forehead pearl worn upon h'is -e- Wondsrful Natural The Garden of the (iods la a tract of land about 500 acres In extent, near Colorado Springs. Colo. It abounds MURAT MURAT, Attorneys for Administratrix.

weird and fantastic pinnacles of and whits sandstone, some of iem more Umn 300 feet high. Among he chief features are the Cathedral Spires, the Balanced Rock, etc. The of the garden consists pf two xiormous masses of red sandstone. County Judge S3 et hlsh apart for the roadway to pass between them." Miss Eleanore Slattery. who has manv friends in Sttneus Point and liciuitv.

and Peter Reiland Mere married at Grand Rapids, their home citv. on ApYil 2S. ThQ was per- foimed by Rev. William Reding at SS. PetPr nnd Paul's church Miss Mntie Slatterv and George Keilnnd were the attendants Mr.

and Mrs Reiland will make then home in Grand Rapids, where ilr. Reiland is one of the proprietors of the Reiland meat market. A number of former neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mis John Bablisre surprised them in their new home on Fremont street, they having recently moved from Illinois avenue After a few pleasant hours a social way, a luncheon was served. A Big Order.

"Man -wants but little here below." 'Is that so'" asked one-mlsa. "When it's below the tnistletoa He wants a great big kiss." Good Job. Scribbles--Well. just signed a contract with the editor of Cutto'a magazine. His Ife-- Selling stones? Scribbles--Xo, I'm to think up er- cuses for the editor so he can stay out late at night.

needed rest. Blay9 Pome H. B. tobeftr of Easf Amherst has purchased the w. p.

Morgan home on Mill street and will move there in a few days. Mr. Loberg has sold his farm, which-. had been rented to', his AUolph Skowen, for several years past, was en- by Mra. J.

p. Peterson at her new home on Main street last Thnrs- and Mrs-. Alfred Larson of Almond weie guests of relatives near ow for several days, returning home Wednesday Mrs. W. Fleming and Mrs.

A Ren returned home Saturday after spending a week with friends in Chicago Fied Shied! is making several neces- nry improvements on the home which ic recently purchased on Wilson street. The pioperty was formeilv he old Charles Couch home Mr and Mrs A Round, Mrs. Met- and children and Mi Ethel Ras- mnson motored to Junction Citj Sun lav, the latter is teaching school Mrs. V. Haney and mother.

Mis. Wilson, returned home fiom Fond du Lac Saturday. Miss Cora Turner spent Wednesday in Stevens Point Michael Rybicki of Stevens Point was a business caller in town Tuesday. Tom Dale and family are moving in to their new home, wnten as ormer- Iv the A Jordan home. Mrs Annie McGee, had been A week's suest of her mother and oth-- relatives, left for Almond Wednesday, where she will spend a few clays with her daughter.

Mrs. Homer Hicks, before returning to her home in Virginia, Minn. George Lewis of Stevens Point has been tuning pianos iu the Milage this week. Miss Susie Wilson of Stevens Point is spending the week at the A Pomeroy home. Mrs A Wilson is visiting rela-, tions in Plainfleld and Almond this week.

Win. Safford of Birnamwood attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Jesse Lea, last Monday. Womans' club met with Mrs. L.

P. Moberg Tuesday afternoon. A special "Mothers' Day" program was carried out. Frank Hjei burg was in Chicago on business the first of the week. Miss Hogan of Blair, a guest at the John Keener home the past few days.

Glad to report Geoiffp Puana is improving inpidH from the injury receiv ed from falling off his whopl rid ing to Sreions Point a week ago Patur- dnv NEWS OF BANCROFT Baneioft. May 7 Hurehinson lias nioved his house onto thp lots he recently purchased of Mrs RadchfTe M. Gillett of Elkhorn visited his daughter, Mrs. Fiank Smith. Mr.

Gillett was called to Plainfield by the death of his mother. Angelme Summers visited Saturday and Sunday in Wild Rose. Mr and Mrs Cliff Zimmerman of Grand Rapids spent Sunday iu the Clarence ITutchinson home. Mr and Mrs ITazen Rogers returned home Snturda nfter a week's with relatives in different places Srnpral of our young men folks attended the dance at Plover Tuesday night All report a good time Frank Johnson moved Ins family into the John Valentine house, and Mr Moody will move into the one vacated by Mr. Johnson.

Martin has sold his home to E. Fuller, Mr. Fuller taking possession at once Mr. Manley has into the S. Waterman house.

Mr. and Mrs Charles Brady, attended Hie Mrs Brady's grandmother, Mrs. "Haney, of Pine River. PETITION ASKS RAISE FOR POSTAL SERVICE Milwaukee Mav 8-- petition containing 1COTO signatures has been mailed to Senator' Lenroot. It contains a plea for immediate classification of salaries in postal sen ice as the only means- for restoration of Some Practice.

He--It strikes me that you seem to know a great deal about being made love to. She--You don't suppose, do you, that I spent all the best part of my young life In knitting sweaters? efficiencv. The jrath- WEST EAU PLEINE SCHOOL HAS ENTERTAINMENT A large crowd attended the program and basket social given by the pupils of the Tomorrow River School Friday evening, May 7. A nmnoer of songs, drills, dialogues and recitations were rendered. The sum of wjis cleared, tmained 3 o'clock dinner Suril mnool.

A very cnjored by West Eau Pleine, May 7 (Delayed) --Miss Ella Giese spent Saturday at Stoens Point. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Engwald Lily- tiuist, a nine-pound son, April 17. The baby has been named George Cheater.

Mrs. Lilyqulst was formerly Estella Swanson. Gust Swanson arrived home from Rockford, 111., Sunday, where he has been employed since the first part of January. The Swedish Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ole Anderson next week on Friday afternoon.

Miss Esther Borth and Miss Carrie Raymonj and Mr. Johnson and Walter Borth pf Mosinee spent Sunday and Monday the Gust Borth home. Nels Andersen visited at Milladore one day last week. Mrs. Thelma Ecknes and daughter, Margaret are visiting the former's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Adolph Lilyquist. Gust Swanson and Edmund Furo were Stevens point callers last week r. A basket ttil' wafr held in the the George dls- -The proceeds were over ISO. ered a Charles realtor prepared the petition.

CLINIC AND LECTURE HELD FRIDAY EVENING A clinic and lecture was held at the Library club ro'oms Friday evening under the auspices of the Portage County Medical society. More than a dozen physicians from the city and county were in attendance. Dr. Oreelr. an instructor sent out by the University of Wisconsin, delivered a lecture at the meeting.

MAKES REPORT ON WHEAT "Washington, Mav S--The winter acrense as reported Mav 1 to- talled ,14.105.000. the crop estimating bureau of the department of agriculture announced todav. On the Job. Mrs. Knagg--I told you to watch little Jane Marie while I was out and you've let her cut her new dress all to rags.

Her Husband--I know. I was watch- Ing her hile she did It. Did you wish me to interfere? First publication May '20--G8w STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, PORTAGE COUNTY--In Probate. In the Matter of the Estate of Anna Insrham, Deceased. Xotice is hereby Given, that at a regular term of the Court to be held in and for said county at the court house in the city of Stevens Point in said county on the first Tuesday (being the dav) of June, A.

1920, at the opening of court on that day, the following matter be hear 1 and considered: The application of Retnna A Murat. Administratrix of the E-tate of Anna Ing-ham, deceased, late of he citv of Stevens Point, in said coun'-v for the examination and allou ance oi' her final ar-count find for the assignment of the residue of the estate of said decea-ed to such persons as aie In law entitled thoieto. and for the determination and adjudication of the inheritance tax if any. parable in said estate. Dated May 10th, 1020 By tle Court.

W. F. County Judge. MFRAT. Attorney for Administratrix.

Gladstone, N. Sells Rat-Snap, He Says "I sell and use RAT-SNAP. Like to look any man in the face and tell it's the best. It's good." People like RAT-SNAP because it "does kill rats. Petrifies carcass--leaves no smell.

Comes in cakes--no mixing to dp. Cats or dogs won't touch it. Three sizes, 25c, 50c, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Krembs Hardware Taylor's Drug Store, The Copps Company. KILLS RATS and mice--that's RAT-SNAP, the old reliable rodent destroyer.

Comes in cakes--no mixing with other food. Your money back if it fails. 25c size (1 cake) enough for Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar. 50c size (2 cakes) for Chicken House, coops, or small buildings. $1.00 size (5 cakes) enough for all farm and out-buildings, storage buildings, or factory buildings.

Sold and guaranteed by Krembs Hardware Taylor's Drug- Store, The Copps Company. A Demonstration. The Customer--Fiftj-five cents for a haircut! How's that? The Barber--The haircut was Iy to illustrate my scientific lecture on the care and treatment of the scalp, for which I charge four bita. for the nr tax. Sudden Collapse.

Travers--This overcoat seems pretty tight round the chest. Tailor--When you have taken tha notes out of your pocketbook to pay for It, sir. it will fit all The Verdict. "Do you think It Is right for a wife to go through her husband's pockets?" "I don't know about its being right, but I do know If all husbands are like mine, it Is a waste of time," NOTICE Those desiring pasture for their cattle for the season, 500 acres of Xo. 1 pasture.

Inquire George June tion Introduction of the Umbrella. The umbrella was used in England as a luxurious sunshade early In seventeenth century. Ben Jonson mentions it in a comedy produced in 1616. The eighteenth century had half elapsed before the umbrella had even begun to be used in England by both aexea as It is now. STEVENS POINT MARKETS Selling Prices Flour: Gold Crown, per bbl.

Pagel's Best, per bbl. ITfto Rosebud, per bbl 16 50 Rye, per bbl Shelled corn, per cwt. 4 00 Rye middlings, per.cwt.. 3.20 Cornmeal, per cwt 4 05 Bran, Standard, per cwt. 295 Bran, Pure, per cwt 3.00 Wheat middlings, per cwt 3.20 Buckwheat flour, per 11.00 Baying: Wheat, No.

1 3.00 Oats, per. hn. 1.14 Rye grain, per 2.00 Buckwheat cwt. 2.30 Potatoes: No. 1, per cwt 6.50 HUBBY KICKS.

"See here, wifey." "Well?" "If you must that ridfco. lous poodle, get a shawl strap." A Creed. For God and country! There's a creed Which covers "all That mortals need. A Friend in Need-A Bank Account Open Your Acconnt Today at the Wisconsin State Bank Stevens Point, Wis. Pat Illustration.

Ta, what's it mean about Ifn being better to give than to receive?" "It means, my son, that your finds more pleasure in. lecturing me than I do In listening to her." Holding His Own. "Hello, old chap! What do you know today?" "Nothing--absolutely nothing." "Well, cheer up. You're holding your CLAY SHOVELERS WANTED Good Board, Good Pay, Steady Work. Opportunity to earn more than hourly rate.

Apply to: TWIN CITY BRICK COMPANY St. Paul, Minnesota A-Knock From Kitox. Miss Muggly--Isn't It wonderful, when you think of It, how ft minor can iNo. 2, per cwt. 4.00-- 4.501 reflect one's face? Ire hoefc.

rwr 13 ir nAV Ll ve Dressed'hogs, per cwt. 18.00--19.00 Dressed beef, 14.00--18.00 Live beef, per cwt 6.00-- BRgs, per dozen 57 Live chicken, per.lb.,.... XI Dairy butter, per lb. .83 Hay, marsh, per ton lOO Hay, timothy, per'ton 35.00 Miss Knox--Yes, dear; I wonder how It can stand the strain. What Ha Wanted.

Nervous Young Man--Have yon any toys? Saleswoman--Yea, air. What kind? Nervous Young -Ob-a Punch. WA Men for Saw Mill Work, Lumber Yards, Woods, etc. Good wages, Good Board and Boom, Steady Work. Chance to pick np Out-over Farm lands nearby.

DOUD. SONS CO. March, By. Stratford, Wis..

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