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Stevens Voint Daily Journal TWENTY-FIRST YEAR STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1916 WHOLE NUMBER 6505 FIRE SWEEPS HEGG FARM IN STOCKTON Four Buildings Destroyed. House Saved With Difficulty. Loss $4000 Partly Insured. Auto Starts Fire All the buildings except the house on the old Thomas Thompson farm near Stockton, which is owned by J. E.

Hegg of this city, were burned to the ground about 11 o'clock this morning. The loss is estimated at $4000, partially insured. The buildings destroyed were the horse stable, hay barn, granary and machine shed. The larger buildings had all been repaired recently and the granary and machine shed had just been built and painted. About twenty-three tons of hay, a quantity of oats and corn fodder were burned and also a considerable quantity of straw and several bushels of potatoes that had just been dug.

All the stock and machinery were saved. The house caught fire twice but the blaze was extinguished by a bucket brigade of men and boys of the neighborhood. Had it not been for the tin roof on the house, that building would also have been destroyed. Exceptionally efficient assistance was rendered by the neighbors who formed a bucket brigade up the stairs it had burned into the rafters of the and extinguished the fire even after roof. The fire caught from the automobile Mr.

Hegg was trying to start in the barn. The machine had been refusing to start so Mr. Hegg flooded the carburetter and pulled the strangler on it so that when he started the car it blew oil of the gasoline out through the exhaust into a pan beneath. Evidently a little fire was in the pan, as Mr. Hegg says it had occurred often times before this, and this ignited the gasoline.

The wind was blowing in through the door and caught the blaze, fanning it into the straw on the floor. Mr. Hegg was 'busily working on the car and by the time he looked up and noticed the fire it had started to blaze up into the hay. "In less than a minute," said Mr. Hegg, "the whole barn was a solid mass of flames and in less than a half hour all of the buildings on the place had caught fire." The house was the only thing that the crowd attempted to save after the cattle and machinery had been placed out of danger.

The heat was so strong from the buildings that 'a corn field across the road caught fire. The buildings and hay were partially covered by insurance in the Buckingham agency. Mr. Hegg purchased the farm last spring and had been working i it ever since. BUREAU BOOSTS LYCEUM Copies Of Stevens Point Lyceum Herald Mailed Here About 400 copies of the "Stevens Point Lyceum Herald" have been mailed throughout the city.

The papers were issued by the Redpath chautauqua bureau in the interests of the lyceum movement both local and national. The circulars contain different articles and pictures which portray the merits of the Redpath bureau. Handsome folders have also been mailed about the city. Each folder has a picture on the front and below the picture is printed "Redpath." Inside of these folders are programs of every performance. The talent that will appear here this season is shown in the Herald.

SCHOOL GETS NEW FURNACE The Amherst Junction school board is having a new hot air furnace placed in the graded school building of that village. This will make two furnaces in the building. The board has been taking advantage of the potato vacation to do this work which was begun Oct. 2. The vacation will last three weeks, the schools reopening Oct.

23. PARALYSIS CLOSES SCHOOL The school taught by Miss Helen Sweeney, formerly of Eau Pleine, near Spring Valley in St. Croix county, is closed on account of infantile paralysis, according to a letter to Supt. Frances Bannach. Miss Sweeney taught in the Dau Pleine school for five years, her parents having a farm near Dancy.

PLAN TO PAVE 1ST ST. Property Owners, Except Krembs Estate, Sign Waivers. City Gets Special Offer A movement is 011 foot to pave South First street between Main and Clark streets with concrete while Contractor Christ Peterson is here and has tall his equipment and crew available. The condition of the street has been the subject of much criticism for some time. The board of public works has taken the matter up and has held a conference with Contractor Peterson.

The latter has agreed if the work is done while he has everything convenient, to pave the street at the same rate he is receiving for the other concrete work in the city this season. All the property owners along the street except the Krembs estate have signed waivers which mean that they agree to the immediate improvement of the street without the usual formalities that precede such contracts. At the start the Krembs estate agreed to sign 'a waiver lalso but for some reason has not yet done so. South First street is much used by heavy traffic and would be more used if it were suitably paved. The cutoff there relieves the square especially in crowded times such as stock fair days and Thursdays.

PREVENTIVE DAY 9TH Monday Will Be Devoted To Removing Fire Hazards And Studying Methods Monday is Fire Prevention Day. The schools are expected to devote special attention to the occasion and outline to the pupils and students some of the methods by which the day can 1 be made of practical use. Substantial gains have been made about the city in reducing actual fire hazards and that is one of the principal objects of the special day. BOYS ENJOY MEET Mock Athletics Please Company At M. E.

Church A'bout twenty-five boys 'and young men gathered in the basement of the M. E. church Thursday evening in response to an invitation which was sent out by the committee of the Teen-Age department. (A very interesting program had been planned for the boys which afforded a continual round of merriment throughout the evening. All the guests were divided into four teams and each was given a tag with 'a monogram of his team on it.

The different teams contested against each other in dif. ferent forms of athletics. The contests were as follows: Shot put, which was contested by throwing peanuts into a can; hopping contest; high kick, which was contested by seeing who could hold one leg "in suspense" the longest: relay race, which was performed around the basement of the church, and the last event an original idea in football. This was arranged by having one team on one side of the table and the other team on the other side to see which team could make the most touchdowns by blowing an empty egg shell behind the goal posts on the opposite side of the table. After the contests a lunch was served and the gathering broke up about 10:30.

CONVENTION CLOSES SCHOOLS Teachers Will Go To Wausau And Milwaukee Some of the pupils of the public schools will enjoy a vacation from their stud.es next Friday on account of the teachers' convention which will be held at Wausau Friday and Saturday of next week. The majority of the teachers do not expect to attend the convention at Wausau but plan to attend the convention in Milwaukee later in the month. More definite plans will be decided later. Y. W.

C. A'S. HIKE The Y. W. C.

A. girls enjoyed a hike to the sanatorium this morning. The girls met at the Soo depot at 6:30 o'clock and started out from there. Each girl was directed to bring a basket of lunch and after they arrived at their destination the hikers enjoyed a breakfast picnic. After a short outing in the woods the girls returned to the city.

CROWDS ATTEND TEN RECEPTIONS Friday Evening Signalized By Unusual Number Of Gatherings. Fine Programs Given. Admiral Grant Honored With ten receptions in progress in one evening and entertainment ranging from a 6:30 o'clock dinner to a midnight lunch and late dancing, Stevens Point enjoyed a notable social whirl Friday evening. The socially inclined residents of the city were out en masse and thronged the various churches and other buildings where the gatherings were held. The splendid weather contributed to the success of all the functions which were highly successful in every way.

The reception in honor of Admiral A. W. Grant, U. S. at the library club rooms was a notable feature.

The reception was pleasantly informal and was given under the auspices of the White School association of which the admiral is la member. This is composed of former students of this pioneer school. It was the first public school building in Stevens Point. Henry L. Green of Chicago is president of the association Mrs.

G. B. Clark of this city vice president and treasurer and Mrs. James Congdon secretary. The reception continued from 8 to 10 o'clock.

Strangers were introduced by Mr. Green and Mrs. Clark. Shortly before 9 o'clock Mayor F. A.

Walters gave a well turned address of welcome to which Admiral Grant responded. The latter relatedi something of his life in the navy, closing with a well told story. The clubrooms were tastefully decorated with the national colors, the work having been done under the direction of Miss Anna Park. The rooms were well filled throughout the evening. Mrs.

C. C. Conlisk made 'a trip from Fond du Lac purposely to attend the reception. Templars Entertain Royally About 150 guests sat down to the splendid dinner served to the Knights Templar and their guests at 6:30 o'clock under the direction of J. D.

Giles. The large social hall in the Masonic Temple was beautifully dec-1 orated. The windows were curtained successively in red, white and blue and some of the doorways were draped with appropriate colors. Four strings of electric lamps covered with Japanese lanterns converged from the corners to the center of the ceiling where a cluster of Japanese paper umbrellas concealed a stereopticon that threw a strong beam of light upon the Knights Templar banner placed on the south wall. Flags were placed on the walls and other banners and decorations contributed to a splendid effect.

After the hour of informal reception following the dinner the Knights gave a drill full uniform and soon after 9 o'clock the grand march was called, led by Eminent Commander W. J. Shumway and Mrs. Shumway leading the knights who were in the lead of the procession. A program of twenty-two regular numbers was played by Weber's orchestra.

At 12 o'clock lunch was served and the company broke up about 12:30. A guest of honor at the supper was Admiral Grant who was made a Knight Templar by Crusade Commandery No. 17. Other notable guests were Congressman E. E.

Browne and Mrs. Browne of Waupaca. Outside guests were present from Grand Rapids, Marshfield, Waupaca and Manawa. The dinner menu was as follows: Fruit Cocktail Bouillon Salted Wafers Chicken Pie Green Peas Mashed Potatoes Shrimp Salad Celery Salted Peanuts Ripe Olives White Bread Brown Bread Ice Cream Lady Fingers Coffee Cigars Good Fellowship Many Visit Presbyterian A good sized company attended the pleasant reception at the Presbyterian church. After an informal hour the program was anhalf nounced by Prof.

J. V. Collins. The first number was the Derby Band composed of about ten musicians in dress uniform and led by Mrs. T.

L. McGlachlin. Miss Louise Southwick presided at the piano. A splendid program of popular airs was given and loudly applauded. The band ran out of encores.

The repertoire included solos and band numbers and spectacular entrance and exit by the band. The second number was a demonstration of a marvelous new human talking machine put out by the Hot Air Talking Machine Co. It reproduced the human voice in a reI markable manner. Hebrew and Scandinavian dialects were given with great effectiveness and proved a hit. Roy Weiss was the speaker and Carl Mason acted las demonstrator of the machine.

Later in the evening "progressive conversation" was the order and 'A jolly informal session was held. Punch was served. The reception continued until after 10 o'clock. Baptist Church Pleases. The reception at the Baptist church was attended by 200 or more guests.

The following program was given: Piano solo-Mrs. James Blake. Two vocal solos--Miss Etta Bowstead. Talk on Columbia University, N. Y.

-Miss Bertha Goodyear. Greetings--Prof. M. B. Wooten, superintendent of Sunday school; Martin Paulson, president of B.

Y. P. Rev. James Blake. Games in charge of Prof.

0. W. Neale. Refreshments consisting of sandwiches, raisin bread, cookies 'and coffee were served. The new church is nearly completed and the guests had an opportunity to inspect the handsome structure.

The fine new auditorium was thrown open and the lights turned on. The room is finished with excellent taste and the whole building will, when completed, be one of the finest, most convenient church edifices in this part of the country. Dance At Parish Hall The parish hall of the Church of the Intercession was made the scene of another enjoyable gathering attended by more than 200 guests. The reception continued from 8 to 11 o'clock. A program was given, the numbers being as follows: Cornet solo--F.

E. Noble. Mrs. Noble accompanist. Vocal solo--Russell Broten.

Miss Kate Ball accompanist. Piano solo--Miss Lillian Rivers. Vocal solo with quartet-Mrs. T. H.

Hanna and Miss Malina Moen, Garth Jensen and Dr. Gillette of Rosholt. Each number was followed by encores. The Rev. E.

Croft Gear acted as master of ceremonies during the evening. The various numbers on the program were interspersed with social periods and dancing for which music was furnished by F. E. Noble at the piano. An old time square dance was led by Mrs.

William Walton and T. H. Hanna and the whole program was thoroughly enjoyed. The parlors of the parish bouse were tastefully decorated with alltumn leaves etc. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served in charge of the ladies of the Parish guild and St.

Agnes guild. The boys of T. H. Hanna's class and Mrs. R.

A. Cook's class of girls served. Fine Program at M. E. Church The reception at the M.

E. church was very largely attended and a very enjoyable evening was spent by everyone. Following is the receiving line that welcomed the guests: Mr. and Mrs. W.

S. Young, the Rev. land Mrs. G. M.

Calhoun, Prof. and Mrs. A. J. Herrick, Prof.

and Mrs. Jas. E. Delzell and Miss Helen Humphrey. Following is the excellent program which was Address of welcome--Prof.

A. J. Herrick. Response-Rev. G.

M. Calhoun. Response in behalf of the Normal students--Miss Maud Mathe. Violin-cello duet--Miss Helen Humphrey and Valentine Putz. Vocal solo Mrs.

Pierce. Reading--Miss Helen Hudson. Vocal duet, Shubert's SerenadeMisses Helen Humphrey and Winnie Delzell. Piano solo Mrs. C.

C. Hayward. Each number of the program was heartily applauded for an encore and every selection was thoroughly enjoyed. Refreshments of cake and punch were served. K.

Cs. Give Jolly Party The announcement of a party at the K. C. hall always means a 80- ciable time and a good sized crowd was on hand there Friday evening, The reception opened about 8:30 o'clock. The receiving line included (Continued on another page) KNOCKED FROM WAGON Frank Rybitcki, Driver For Gross Jacobs, Injured At Bidwell Home Frank Rybiteki, one of the Gross Jacobs employes, was seriously bruised by being knocked off a wagon about 11 o'clock this morning while at work delivery colal.

Mr. Rybitcki was driving into the yard at the C. E. Bidwell residence, 1309 Main street, going along the east side of the house with the load. While driving along close to the house he was compelled to dodge the clothes lines strung there.

In approaching the basement his attention was occupied with the clothes lines and he did not notice a large timber which had been nailed across from the house to the clothes line post. He drove directly into it and struck on his head. He was knocked off the wagon onto the ground. Mr. Rybiteki was immediately taken to a doctor and will be unable to work for a few days.

No internal trouble is found. ORGANIZES SCHOOL BANK Peter Bickler Establishes Savings Institution In School The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin of Thursday contained a column article, on its first page, in relation to a school bank recently started in the Grant street school of that city. The article also contains a cut of Peter Bickler, principal of the school, who was instrumental in organizing the institution. This is the first school bank, in which actual money is deposited and regular financial transactions carried on, to be established in Milwaukee. In the interview Mr.

Bickler is quoted as saying in I part: "Most persons believe that the school is a place to prepare for life. I believe that school is life." All of the pupils of the eighth grade have a part in the management of the bank. The teachers have little to do but supervise. All of the children in the school are invited to deposit sums varying from 5 cents to multiples of 5 cents. At present there are 150 depositors, the largest sum, $1.25, having been deposited by a boy who delivers papers during his spare time.

The bank is open from 8 to 9 Tuesday morning. The total deposits for the week averaged about $30." Mr. Bickler continuing said: The school bank cultivates habits of saving and thrift and gives the pupils of the eighth grade a considerable knowledge of the banking business. Already we have noticed that they are learning the value of accuracy. There are many methods of learning the banking business in school but I believe that the actual practice of banking such as we have inaugurated here is having more far-reaching results.

The savings of the children are watched by the parents and indirectly we are reaching the parents and carrying instruction in thrift to them." Mr. Bickler, who is a son in law of Mr. and Mrs. 0. 0.

Little of this city, is well known here. WISCONSIN STREET OPENED Contractor Peterson Starts Concrete Work On Mill Street The new pavements on Wisconsin land Pine streets have been thrown open to the public and the annoying barricades in that vicinity have been removed. The vast improvement in the streets more than compensates for the slight inconvenience of detours, however. Contractor Peterson has set his crew at work laying the new concrete pavement on Mill street. The start has been made at the Church street end, GEAR GOES TO ST.

LOUIS The Rev. E. Croft Gear leaves on he late train Sunday night for St. Louis, to attend the triennial general convention of the Episcopal church. He will be absent about two weeks and no services will be held at the Church of the Intercession during that time.

$20.00 FINE; $5.25 COSTS In municipal court Adam Mancheski, charged with operating an automobile when in tan intoxicated condition, entered a plea of guilty and paid a fine of $20.00 and $5.25 costs. This was the second fine for a like offense that he has paid within the last hree months. TRAINLOAD OF WAR AUTO TRUCKS HERE Thirty Cars With Ninety Machines From Toledo, 0., Pass Through City Today On Way To Russia A special train of thirty carloads of automobile trucks for war purposes in Europe passed through Stevens Point this afternoon bound for Russia. The consignments consisted of three trucks to a car, all being boxed for shipment. The cars were flat-.

The machines are from the Overland factory at Toledo, 0., and will proceed to Vancouver, B. for shipment by steamer to the great Russian Pacific port of Vladivostok where thev wil ble transferred to the Trans- Siberian Ry. DOCTORS MUST REPORT BIRTHS State Board Of Health Asks More Complete Statistics An aggressive campaign to compel physicians to promptly report births which they attend as the law requires is being waged by the state board of health. It is the board's contention that sufficient educational work along this line has been done during the last few years to impress upon every physician and midwife the importance of reporting births within the five day limit. In several sections of the state where investigations have been made, physicians have been found who have not reported births in the present year although they were known to have attended a large number.

Prosecutions have followed every case and they are being watched now very closely. Large fines are the penalty of neglect of a physician in a case of this nature. More of these investigations will be made in practically every county in the state and physicians and midwives who neglect or refuse to file certificates for the births which they attend will be ecuted in every case where sufficient evidence dan be obtained, according to board officials. MAY ENROLL 300 Continuation School Registration Starts Early Thirty-four students entered for the evening classes at the Continuation school during the open office hours arranged by Principal C. C.

Hayward Thursday and Friday evenings. Last year there were practically no registrations during these open hours and students entered the evening the classes opened. The interest this year indicates that an increased attendance may be expected. Last year 225 enrolled but it is now believed that 300 may enter the classes this season. The first session will be held Monday evening.

Many of the old students are returning and are bringing their friends. Half those that have enrolled have definite plans as to the courses they wish to follow. OPENS BOTH PARLORS Miss Bertha Fierek Goes To Chipship at Chippewa Falls Miss Bertha Fierek goes to Chippewa Falls to embark in a new business enterprise in partnership with B. F. Bliss of Minneapolis.

They will conduct sulphur vapor bath parlors to be known as the Chippewa Falls Sulphur Vapor Baths. It is expected the opening will take place next Saturday. The business will be on a much larger scale than the parlors conducted by Miss Fierek here. She will do hair dressing and manieuring as a side line. Miss Fierek plans to leave for Chippewa Falls late next week.

INSPECT GRADED SCHOOLS W. T. Anderson of Madison, state inspector of graded schools, has been touring the county this week inspecting such of the graded schools as are in session. Mr. Anderson inspected the Rosholt school Thursday and the Junction City school in the new building, recently opened, Friday.

In additon he made a trip to Custer to visit the new graded school building that is being erected there. He was accompanied by Miss Frances Bannach, county superintendent..