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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
NOW FOR A CITY
NekOOsa Ambitions to Discard
its VILLAGE FrOCk.

The special census completed by G.
B. Harring last Monday shows a total
of 1912 persons in the village and teri.
tory which it is proposed to annex.
This is enough to incorporate as a
city and the village board at its meet.
ing last Monday evening ordered a
survey to be made, after which a
special meeting will be called to form.
ulate the application to the circuit
court as provided by law
Should Judge Webb order a special
election il is thought that the propo
sitson to annex and to incorporate as
city will be carried by unanimous
vote of the people of the village anG
the outlying territory.
So far everything has progressed
favorably, much to the satisfaction Of
the village residents and especially tc
the people living outside the village
limits who are to be included in the
city.
The applications must be made tC
the circuit court within ten weeks Of
the time the census was taken. The
application must also be accompanied
by a survey showing the boundaries
and the amount of land, which must
not exceed one section to every 30(
Inhabitants Wood County Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
APPORTIONED STATE AID
Supt. Cary Distributes $40, 100 to
Graded Institutions.

State Superintendent G. P. Cary has
announced the annual apportionment
of state aid for first and second class
graded schools of Wisconsin for the
year ending June 80. The total
amount of state aid appertioned was
$40, 100. OF which S4S, 800 went To first
class and S21, 500 to second class
schools. The graded schools are class
flied according to their attendance,
number of teachers and departments.
In order 10 participate in state aid
graded schools must comply with
certain study requirements, employ a
certain number of teachers holding
certain grade certificates and have a
certain average daily attendance.
Some Of the schools that have applied
for state aid have not fully complied
with the requirements of the law and
until they do so such aid will not be
given them. Supt. Cary says that 10
cases where the failure to comply re-
lates to the filing of reports and SINH
lar things the aid will be given as soon
as the necessary reports are filed or
other necessary acts performed
Under the law governing the appor-
tionmeDt of aid the present year the
maximum amount that can be given
to school of the second class is $500.
The legislature, however at it's recent
session passed a law increasing it to
5000.
Among the first class entitled to $500
each we find the following Wood
County towns: Milladore, NekooSa,
Port Edwards, West Nekoosa,
Cameron, and Spencer.
Among the second class graded
schools the following are entitled to
Sl00 each: Auburndale, Grand Rapids,
Richfeld and Seneca.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
MURDERER WAS
MARRIED HERE

1t is learned that Rudolph Fuhl-
weller, the man who murdered Jennie
Richie, al Stratford, and is now serv-
ing sentence for life, was at one
time confined in the county Jail in
this city. This was about six and a
half years ago. The crime for which
he was arrested in this city was the
stealing of a watch. He protested
his innocense and explained that he
only pawned the watch for a woman
who stole it.
During the time he was serving his
sentence here he was also married to
Miss Susie Showalter, by one of the
local justices. The young woman was
then resident of Marshfeld, and
according to the story told by the
murderer before he was taken to
Waupun, he was married at the
Justices office and not in Jail. He
stated that the sheriff gave him the
freedom of the city, and he would
come and go just as he pleased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
FORMER RESIDENTS
ENJOYING GOOD VISIT

Judging from the following clipping
which we take from the Victoria
County News N. B., Mr.. and
Mrs. f. L. Tibbits, formerly of this
city are having fine trip in their old
home city.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Tibbits and
daughter, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
are guests of Sheriff and Mrs. Tibbits.
(Mr. +. l.. Tibbits is q brother of the
Sheriff. Mr.. Tibbits left here 80
years ago and has made his home in
Wisconsin since that time. The
Sheriff and his brother have just re-
turned from a two weeks fishing trip
up the Tobique and down the Upsi-
quitch. Z. Bedell and Mr.. lngraham,
of Campbelton, were in the party.
They report very enjoyable and sue
cessful trip landing II salmon with
rod and reel, all taken on the
Upsiquitsch waters. They also had
the pleasure of seeing plenty of wild
animals, moose, deer, beaver and
otter. Mr. Tibbits is loud in his
praises of the beautiful scenery on the
head waters of these rivers and of the
sport in playing with 10 pound
salmon at the end of 800 feet of line.
They also had fine trout fishing from
start to finish. Mr.. TibbitS and fam
lily expect to make an extended visit
before returning to their adopted
home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
MUST REPORT ALL FIRES
Mayor and City Clerk, as Well as
Fire Chief Must Aid State.

Saturday Prof. NJ. H. Jackson ex-
amined all the candidates in this city
for deputy state fire marshal as provi-
ded by the new law passed by the
recent legislature
This law was passed with a view to
tracing down and Furnishing tiends
who set fire TO buildings. 1t provides
for state fire marshal and for the
first chief and mayor Of each city re-
porting to the state official all fires,
with the cause Of the fires and other
details. Blanks to fill out with copies
of the law were received by City CLERK
Boles from Madison. All reports made
are confidential and the blanks require
that all fires where the loss exceeds
s25 must be reported, giving date and
hour, owner and occupant OF building,
the kind of structure and how Occu-
pied, the value of building and con
tents, the damage and insurance, the
cause of the fire and also a page for
remarks for stating the circumstances
of the fire, and if there is suspicion OF
the fire being of incendiary origin to
state in the report, giving the date
the insurance was taken out. The re-
port must be signed by the mayor and
fire chief and by the city clerk.
The blanks, properly filled out,
must be returned within one week of
the fires occurrence, on penalty of
fine of from $25 to 5000 for each
offenSe The state fire marshal, mayor
and fire chief shall investigate the
cause and origin Of all fires, ana eSpec
tally to ascertain if the origin OF the
fire was due to carelesSneSs, accident
begin within two days after the fire
and the state fire marshal has the
right to personally supervise the in
yestigation Of such fire. If local
officer conducts the investigation he
shall notify the state fire marshal
fully. on all details.
The state fire marshal will keep in
his office at Madison record Of all
fires reported to him, together with
all facts, statistics and circumstances,
and such information shall be open
to the public at all times. The state
fire marshal or his assistants shall
have the right, with or without COM
plaint of any person, to enter all
buildings and premises, where there
has been fire, for the purpose OF in
vestigation, as to the cause. The
state authorities are also empowered
TO order repairs TO any building
liable to bad fire and can also order
the removal of all explosive material
from the building. Any owner Of a
building failing to comply with orders
received for the repair of the premises
or the removal of any material, viii
be subject TO a fine of from SO to $50.
The law also allows of compensation
to the chief and mayors of places,
where the annual compensation of
these officers do not exceed $50 a year.
They will be allowed 81 per fire and
ten cents mile for travel, for all
fires reported and Investigated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
BETTER READ UP
ON The GAME LAWS

Hunters will find it to their adyant-
age to read up on the laws governing
seasons when they may shoot game
birds.
Chapter 627, laws of 1907, amend
section 4562e of the statutes, making
it unlawful to take woodcock, part
ridge, ployer or snipe between the
first day of December and the succeed
ing first day of September" 1t pro-
hibits the killing of prairie hens or
grouse OF any variety between the
-ffteenth day of October and the sue
ceeding first day in October" in a
number of counties, and gives no
open season whatever on these birds
in any other county until the first
day of September 1915.
Shooting of quail, or any kind of
pheasant in any part of the state is
forbidden until the same date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
BIG PURE FOOD SHOW
Great Preparations for Creates ST
Exhibition OF the Kind.

That more than one third of the
space for the Worlds Pure Food Show
at the Coliseum, Chicago, next Nov.
10 to 25, has already been contracted
for was announced yesterday by Thos
Z. Hoyne, managing director of the
exposition.
The big food interests throughout
the country are heartily in accord
with the expoSitionS and are eager tC
compete for awards before the greatest
pure food tribunal ever gathered TO-
gether. This is the commission on
Tests, which includes DR.. Harvey w
Wiley, chief Of the bureau of chem
tstry of the United States department
of agriculture; Hon. Alfred H. Jones,
Illinois state food commissioner; DR.
James A. Egan, secretary Illinois
state board of health; DR.. It. J. Bryan
state analyst of the Illinois state fooo
commission: DR.. w. A. Evans, Chi.
cago, Commissioner OF health: DR.
Walter Haines and half dozen other
leading chemists Of the United States
All booths in the big building will
be uniform in design and color. Ar
aisle fifteen feet wide will run al
around the building. This will be
flanked on the outside by scenic repre-
SentationS of shops of all nations anC
times.
1t is the purpose of the manage.
ment to dispose OF all space at least
two months before the date of the ex
position, so that every effort can be
devoted TO attracting an enormous
crowd of spectators, and sufficient
aisle space has been allowed to handle
more than 10000 daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
HELD UP YOUNG GAYLER

The fourteen year old son of Fred
Gayler, of Port Edwards, while in the
city last week had a check cashed
amounting to S33.9l) During the
evening he spent only few dimes,
and took the evening train on the G..
M. & st. Paul road for his home in
Port Edwards.
While the train was under slow
speed and he still on the car platform
some young man pulled him off the
train and held him up for his money.
During the scuffle the boy ylleed
and part of the money was lost on the
ground and some of it found after
ward. The thief got away. Young
Gayler thinks he can identify the
man if he sees him.
Hold-ups are an uncommon thing
in Grand Rapids, and the perpetratol
of this offense we hope will soon be
arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
PAY FIXED BY SCHEDULE

Postmaster General Meyer has ap.
proved the detailed adjustment OF
salaries of rural free delivery carriers
as submitted by Assistant Postmaster
General Gray and the new schedule
became effective July l, 1907, and
that will graded increase in the
compensation of carriers of from nine
to 25 per cent, based upon the number
of miles traversed by carrier as shown
by the records of the department.
The readjustment adopted with the
increase of upward of $4,000 made in
the appropriation by congress will in
volve an aggregate expenditure for
rural service during the next fiscal
year of nearly s35, 100000. The sched-
ule follows:
Routes of "a miles or more 5000 pei
annum; % to % miles, 1854; 20 to %
miles, $S10; Is to 20 miles, S72O; 16 to
Is miles, $500: IA to Is miles, $40: L
to Ia miles, S504: 10 to II miles, S46S:
eight to ten miles, 1882; six to eight
miles, 1896.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
The regents of the State University

The regents of the State University
have paid Prof. 81. S. Youker of this
city high compliment in appointing
him member of the board of visitors
for the collegiate year ending June 80,
1908. This is not Salaried position
but is one of hoEor and PERSONS Sc
lection is due to the fact that they con.
slider him we'll qualified for the duties
he has to perform. We are glad to
recognize the fact that our educators
in Grand Rapids are considered suffi.
GENTLY well qualified to hold some OF
the most important educational po.
sitions in the gift of the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
OBITUARY.
John Luiz.

From the Stevens Point Gazette we
learn of the death of John LutZ, a
brother of David Lutz of this city
and some years ago resident OF this
city. The death occurred Wednesday
afternoon and was caused by dropsy
and a complication of other diseases.
Mr.. Lutz's birthplace was Baden,
Germany, and the date Sept. 8, 1888,
making him nearly IA years of age.
He came to this country in 1859,
locating at Williamsburg. n. Y,
where the following year he married
Miss Elizabeth Bass. They made
their home for brief spaces Of time at
Almond, Grand Rapids, Berlin and
Ripon, this state, and then came to
Stevens Point. Six months later the
family moved to Missouri, where they
lived eight years. Returning to this
city in 1874, Mr.. LutZ engaged in the
hotel and saloon business on Water
street, which he conducted for twenty
years or more. He then rented the
property and was engaged in the
same line at. McDill for a few years.
On account of poor health and i'm
paired sight he had to relinquish
active pursuits about nine years ago.
The surviving members of the
family are the widow and six children,
Chas Lutz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Robt.
Dauber and Albert, Lutz, of Oshkosh,
Mrs Geo. d. Oertel, Mrs. VIM.
Manthey and Robert J. Lutz of this
city. He also leaves a brother, David
Lutz of Grand Rapids, and three
grandchildren.
The funeral was held from the
family home Saturday afternoon at
o'clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
PREDICT A FUEL FAMINE
Dealers Apathetic About Obtain.
ing Their Supply Of Coal.

Now is the time to buy coal and
avoid a famine, says The Superior
Telegram, which goes on to show why
as follows:
The coal situation is becoming ser.
iOus and the distributors at the head
of the lakes are getting alarmed be-
cause in spite Of the lessons of last
fall dealers in the west are seemingly
apathetic about obtaining their sup
plies.
1t has been urged upon the latter
time and time again that the only way
to prevent a recurrence of the famine
of last winter was to lay in supply
when the cars were not otherwise en-
gagged and the transportation easy.
Up to the present time the advice of
the wholesalers has not been needed
and the effect is that the coal docks Of
the city are at the present time filed
to fully 80 per cent of their capacity.
It is understood that the coal conf
panies are endeavoring to induce the
railroads to take hold of the situation
independently and stock the black
diamonds in the country districts be-
fore the annual car shortage occurs
and thus avoid the terrible conditions
of last fall. Whether or not the COM
panieS will take the advice of the coal
men is uncertain, but If they do not it
is pointed out by the latter that con-
ditions may be worse than last winter
and that d little activity on their
part may save much suffering during
the winter
The coal people do not lay the en-
tire blame upon the railroads. They
say that the retail dealers of the west
are apathetic and that in spite of all
their efforts to bring them to a pro-
per conception of the situation they
are holding back their orders. This to
large extent explains the congestion
| of the docks.
On the other hand it is affirmed Ey
the dealers that they have requested
the railroad companies to carry the
fuel and store it before the wheat rush
comes and that the companies are not
needing their call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
MOVING THIS YEARS CROP
Railroads are Beginning to Pre-
pare for the Bic Rush.

Although this seasons crop gener-
ally will not begin to move for at
least a month, the railroads of the
Northwest are outstanding their cars
as much as possible to handle the
new grain, Every question of trans
portation that comes up is regarded
to a considerable extent as to how it
will affect the hauling equipment
which will be available to haul the
field products to market. Other COM
modities are taken care of in the US
Iual manner, despite the fact that the
grain is big question, but they are
transported as rapidly as possible so
that the roads may be in a position
to handle the grain better later
The Western roads have special
agents in the East "spotting" their
cars and doing all they can to have
the Eastern lines send the cars West.
General agents are exerting them
selves to the same end under direc-
tions from the general offices. The
lines also are letting their cars go be-
yond their terminals only in the direc'
necessity when it is not feasible to
transfer the material hauled Box
cars are allowed to go beyond Mime
sofa Transfer only to q limited dis
tance from which it is easy to con
troll their movement and have them
brought back TO this territory as
quickly as possible. Cars belonging
to the Eastern lines are also held
when possible, so as to increase the
number of cars available in the
Northwest.
In view of the fact that this sea
sons crop is. not above the average
and the Western lines have received
considerable new equipment during
the past year, there should not be any
great difficulty in handling the crop
this season. There is certain to be
some congestion at the crest of the
movement, but this will be due mainly
to the limited tracllage and terminal
facilities and not to lack Of rolling
stock.
Considerable grain is moving at
present. 1t consists of last season s
grain, which has been lying in the
elevators, which are now being cleared
so as to make room for the new crop.
One of the lines has been hauling on
an average twice as many cars to
market during the past month as a
year ago This is not due to any
added transportation activity to make
the way clear, but evidently is on ac-
count of market conditions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
| INTERESTING
WINDOW DISPLAY
The Johnson e Hill Windows are
Attracting no End OF Attention

The Johnson and Hill Co.'S. show
window at present is one that is
worthy Of more thana curisory glance.
1t is unique as we'll as Interesting.
The goods on exhibit are neatly and
attractivelY arranged with promi-
nent display of prices, point that is
usually overlooked by most window
trimmerS.
Diagonally across the face OF each
window large poster labelled "Clean
Sweep Sale". Bordering the window
on all sides are number of pennant
placardS bearing such savings as these
"Hill pays the freight" "a hot time
in the old store" etc.
The idea is novel one and is at
tracing much attention.
To get the full advan tage of window
advertising, the entire arrangement
must be frequently altered. A variety
must be given from time to time by
the introduction of new goods. This
will not only afford pleasing novelty,
and thereby attract attention, but
viii in many cases prevent much loss.
Some lines of goods are quickly
ruined by exposure to light and dust.
| When this happens they are worth
less. for advertising purposes. An ex-
hibit of faded, soiled or diScolored
articles will induce no one to buy, but
may easily have a contrary effect.
Goods that may be displayed for day
or two without apparent injury, may
be utterly spoiled by continued expo
sure.
The big department stores have long
mastered the art of window dressing
and are familiar with its secrets.
They know the value of novelty and
variety, and seldom make the mistake
of leaving their windows long un
changed
Some smaller concerns have learned
the lesson equally we'll. But many
others have as yet failed to appreciate
the advantage of change. If they will
give the matter careful consideration,
they will scarcely fail 10 realize that
they are heavy losers by the neglect
of this important element.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
NEW POSTAL CARDS
NOW BEING ISSUED

Postmasters have been notified by
the department that 1-cent postal
card of new design is being issued.
The new card is 81 by 81 inches in
size, is made of cream paper and
printed in black ink
The portrait used upon the card
is profile of Mckinley, with the
date of his birth and death, and his
name, "1843, Mckinley, 1901, in
closed in a ribbon.
The old postal cards will continue
to be valid for postage and will be sold
until the stock is exhausted, but nc
more of the old form will be issued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15
STATE NEEDS MORE HELP
Another Civil Service Examina.
tion to be Held Aug. 24th.

The State Civil Service Commission
announces competitive examination
TO be held on August oath, for posi-
ti0ns Of Stenographer, first deputy fire
marshal and proof reader for the Press
Bulletin at the University.
The first deputy fire marshal must
be an attorney at law. His compen-
SaJion is 81, 500 per annum and travel
ing expenses. The duties OF the first
deputy fire marshal will be to prepare
cases and TO assist in collecting testi-
mony in all prosecutions for incendia-
riSm. This position is an important
one and is likely TO grow in Importance
as the work of the State Fire Marshal
becomes thoroughly organized.
The proof reader for The University
Press Bulletin should be competent
TO read proof on articles written in
French and German. Candidates
com mpetent to use the typewriter and
to take dctation are preferred. The
salary is $50 month.
There is constantly increasing de-
mand for competent Stenographers.
Several vacancies must be filled as d
result Of this examination, A steno-
grapher competent to take dictatiOn
in German is wanted at the University,
at a salary Of $50 month. A male
stenographer and clerk is needed at
the dairy school at the University, at
a salary Of $500 per annum. Several
others stenographic positions are open
at salaries ranging from $40 to $50 a
month.
Persons wishing to enter this exami-
nation should write Immediately to
the Civil Service Commission at
Madison, Wis, giving name post office
address and examination desired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15

A large number of people attended
the Congregational picnic at Kipp's
hin Friday, and everyone reports a
splendid days outing. Many people
went to the hill in rigs provided by
the church, while many made the
trip in their own vehicles. A number
who were unable to be present all
day, drove to the picnic grounds dur
ing the noon hour and partook of the
sumptous feast prepared for the picnic
ers under the spreading trees. The
children enjoyed the day immensely,
entering into the spirits of the games
with enthusiasm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-15

The Catholic ForeSters of this city
gave very pleasant reception one
evening last week, ia their hail in the
Wood County National Bank building
to Rev. Fr. Reding, the new priest in
charge Of SIS. Peter & Paul Catholic
church. FIR. Reding is an enthusias'
tic Forester and under his guidance
as Spiritual Director, this order is
sure 20 prosper. Several short ad.
dresses were made and very pleasant
and profitable social evening was en-
joyed by all present.