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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
THEY ARE
COMING BACK
Stevens Point About to Ex-
perience a Boom as the Re-
suit of Plans Announced by
the 500 Line.

Our neighbors in, Stevens Point are
happy over the information that the
500 railroad is going to make that
city a division point as heretofore
The Daily Journal says:
They're Coming Back.
When it is understood that the
above words refer to the division
headquarters OF the 500 lire they
Will sound sWeeter to the ears of
most people in Stevens Point that the
sweetest music they ever listened to.
But it is true. The division head
quarters are coming back to Stevens
Point, and coming back to stay.
For some time there have been
many rumors afloat aus to what was
going to be done, but tonight the
Journal has the permission of Presi-
dent Edmund Pennington himself to
make the official announcement to
the people of Stevens Point. in be
half of the company.
AS August 30, 1899, was one of the
days Of darkest and gIoomiest out
look ever experienced in Stevens
PolM so today shines as one of the
brightest in our history up to the
present moment.
mere are great prospects ahead
and seemingly no reasons why thew
Snall nc all come true, even. beyond
What is officially promised. Only
those who have carefully watched
me development of the 500 business
since the Wisconsin Central was TAX.
en- over by its new owners only one
snort year ago, can adequately an
pfecla''e what the future NAV have
In store for the great central division
point OF this growing system,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28

Our Neighboring City, Stevens
Point, Celebrated the Return
OF the 500 Line Division
Headquarters.

thousands of people met in Steven
Point to celebrate the fact of the
coming back of the 500 Car shops
and division headquarters ON Thurs
day, July 21st. Several of their pro
mlnent men GRATED and the band play
ed popular airs and the great surg
ing crowds of people We're happy in
celebrating the event at the Court
House square. C. D. Mcfarland gave
vent to the following
Z. d. Mcfarland said. Hone de
ferred maketh the heart sick but hope
fulfilled n1aketh the heart glad" The
divisions coming back are certainly
tine thing. To me they seem only
The beginning of a larger municipal
growth. AS in a vision | can see
Wlthln the next ten years our popula-
ton doubled, | can see a new dam
with new factories up and down the
river run by electric power from that
dam,l can see a new trolley line up
and down the river which will enable
the people of such neighboring vii
lagos as Wausau, Grand Rapids, Mer-
rill and Tomahawk to make quick
trips to the city, to do their trad
ing. Yes l can see a new baseball
team that can whip Grand Rapids.
Mayor Walters Whispered so all
the audience could hear, that the bis
hop was thinking something but
didn't like to say it out loud and that
was that '3That dam dream of Nc
Farland's was damn good dream
We join heartily with them in the
celebration andextend congratulations
for bright and successful future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28

That an official has made a saving
in his office administration Of from 40
to so per cent. of the expense involv-
ed in a substantial element of official
expenditure is a mighty fine recon-
mendation for his retention, but to
this saving in two years of $2,193 of
the taxpayers money must be added
twice as much more. On taking charg
of the office Treasurer Dahl dis
posed of the services of two clerks
with whose assistance he felt he
could dispense, onecarrying a salary
of 81, 200 and the other of 5000: This
total of 81, 10000 during the period of
two years brings the entire saving in
the department during 1907-09 up to
$6,493 and this reduction of clerk hire
was accomplished Notwithstanding
the fact that the clerical business of
the department increased 237 per cent
in one section and SCI per cent. in al
other. 1t might have been expected
that instead of reducing the number
of clerks, the addition of MANIFOLD
more business would have been made
the excuse for doubling or even treb-
ling the c4ekr hire, but the thrifty
methods of Mr. Dahl have resulted
in great saving where additional ex
pense would actually have been justi
fled.
Efficiency is the criterion by which
public officials should be judged, and
the excellent record of Treasurer Dab
clearly entities him to further recogni
ton. The Tribune would be glad to
see this county lay aside all consider
tions of partisanship and give Mr..
Dahl a splendid majority the first Tue
| day after the first Monday in Noyem
| ber.-La Crosse Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
lFrom the Merrill Daily HeraM.l

(From the Merrill Daily Herald.)
A reporter for The Herald in com
Dany with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Chill,
sen in their Buick automobile left
the city at 1920 a. m. and returned
at 100 p. m They went as far as
Gleason and drove into Heineman,
as far as they could go--to the bridge
that crosses the bayou, just before
you get to Heineman.
In the smoke could be seen the
school house and what appeared to
be two more residences; the smoke
stacks on the engine house Of the mi
everything else was wiped out slick
and clean Not a yestige could be
seen Of the huge piles Of lumber
that stood there only yesterday.
The desOlationi beggars description.
For a mile or more south of the road
leading down to Heineman from the
Dudley road and also a strip to the
north of the road, west Of Heineman,
everything was burned clean, only
charred trees and stumps standing.
There were about twenty-five famil
les residing at Heineman. Since the
burning of the saw mill last spring
a good many of the people had NOV
pany conducted a large mercantile
store. The company carried a large
stock of every kind Of merchandise
meat and groceries. Beside the
store there was hotel, blacksmith
shop, saloon rum by Steve Geiss, post
office and fine public hall.
The cottages belonged to the Heine
man Lumber company and were neat
and comfortable. The homes of the
managers were indeed beautiful and
situated among the green trees gave
the occupants luxury and comfort.
VIM Thielman, superintendent of
the Merrill Telephone company who
was at Heineman nearly all day yes
terday, said of the fire:
1t was positively the most awful
thing | ever saWt see the flames
shoot through the slashings west of
Heineman and then get into the lum-
Der piles in spite of the efforts of
the large number of men, who were
trying their utmost to prevent their
doing so.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
DAHL s FINE
EFFICIENCY

Among the state officers whose
records seem to entitle them to re-
election is State Treasurer Andrew
H. Dahl, of Westby. In our opinion
he has not only proved himself a
progressive of the highest and most
dependable type, but he has shown
by his administration of the office
ne holds that he possesses a practf-
cal mind and is equipped with execu
tive ability such as the state is too
apt to undervalue in the purley politi
cal view of the public service.
A practical illustration of the eff
cheney of Mr.. DahIs official conduct
found in the saving he has accomplish
ed in his office In the items of qrint-
ing, postage, telephone and telegram
tolls and express charges his show
ing is remarkable. In 1905 they to-
tailed $2,641.23. In 1907, DahFs first
year in office, they totalIed 1888 90,
and UP to Aug. 1, this year, they
totalled $54107, the seven months
showing a probable expenditure of ap
proximately $927.00 for the full cur
rent year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
OPTION WILL
KILL INSURGENCY
Rev. Daniel Woodward Says
Germans are Against Re-
strictive Laws.

RED GRANITE Wis, July 49,
Reverend Daniel Woodward of -nort
speaking here today in the interes
Of Francis E. McGovern, candidate
Tor the republican gubernatorial nom
nation, said that the attempt to max
county option an issue in this cam
paign, if successful, will result in tur.
ing the German vote which is normal
ly republican, to other parties caus-
ing the republican to not only losf
Wisconsin,, but wifi defeat Senator L
Toilette in the legislature should he
be the choice of the republican pri-
mary.
Il am a temperance man, but | try
to be rational in my temperance view
and give every man the right of his
citizenship. 1t is my business to let
the light of my citizenship shine as
far as I may, but it is not my busi-
ness to dictate what other people
shall do regarding their inherent
rights.
County Option is not the issue
of this campaign, but whether repre-
sentative government shall be contin-
ued is of paramount Importance not
only to the people of Wisconsin, but
to the whole nation The nomination.
for governor of a candidate who wants
to make county option an issue if sue
cessful, will result in defeating men
who should be shown that the people
are back of them in their attempt to
control corporate power. If WiscOns+
which is the pioneer of insurgency,
fails to elect progressives who have
spent the hest wears Of their lives
battling against the powers of pillage
men in other states who are insur-
gents will lose heart; and alt that has
been gained will be lost.
"Show the progressive candidate
for governor and United States Sen
ator by your vote that there is only
one issue, representative govern
ment."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
WOOD CO. DEMO.
CRATIC TICKET

The Democratic county convention
for Wood County met at Marshfield
Friday night and nominated a county
ticket. John A. Lamont Of Wausau
was endorsed for candidate for mem
Der of congress for the Tenth con-
gressional district. James Patterson
of Wild Rose was placed in nomina-
ton for Democratic candidate for
state senator for the Ninth senatorial
district The rest of the ticket is
as follows:
Member of assemhly-W. e. Wheel
an, of Grand Rapids.
County Clerk-A. P. Mulroy of Gran
Rapids
Clerk of the court-Guy Getts of
Grand Rapids.
County treasurer-J H. Heinz of
Hewitt
Register of deeis-Otto HeHeman
of Marshfield
No nomination was made for dis
trict attorney Several names were
suggested, among them H E. Fitch
of Nekoosa and Judge Pors and C. B.
Edwards of Marshfi eld. The selection
for this office will be left open to a
later date Three candidates have an
| nounced themselves for the office as
sheriff, namely John Smith, Judy
Welch and Michael Mason.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28

freight and taken passage on a 500
passenger for Fond du Lac
The local police department was at
once notified and Detective Fisher
boarded the passenger train at North
Fond du Lac as it came thru and
arrested the men as they jumped
from it at the Milwaukee crossing.
The men, whom Stanchfield and Be
man are alleged to have robbed are
Grand Rapids youths of good families
VINO had plenty of mone.f and who
We're stealing rides on the freight
presumably more as a lark than a de-
sire to avoid payment of fares.
Stanchffeld and Beeman, brakemen
On the train, according to the stories
told by the boys, held them up and
took away their money and jeweIry.
The matter was reported to the
Marshfield authorities as the robbery
had taken place in Wood county, and
as it was necessary above all else
to apprehend the men as soon as
possible, warrants were sworn out
charging them with beating a board
bill. Though they have no families
or relatives in Fond du Lac, both
Stanchfield and Beeman have been
rooming in this city for some time
past.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
OVER zoo
ATTENDED PICNIC
Annual Sunday School Picnic
of Congregational Church
Was a Great Pleasure and
Enjoyed by a Large Number
OF People and Children.

The Congregational Church Society
have large Sundayschool attendance
and they make a great deal of their
Annual Picnic. This year it was
held at the Pavilion at the mouth of
Moccasin Creek where it, enters the
Wisconsin river from it's west bank
about one mile this side of Nekoosa.
Over 200 young people were there in
charge of their teachers and parents
A fine program had been prepared,
with an excellent picnic dinner which
was partaken of by the children aus
only children can enjoy The day
was ideal and everything was free
It's unnecessary for US to say that
the young and old enjoyed themselves
for they did. They went and returned
by Street Car, and all report a hap
py and delightful days outing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
AN UNUSUAL
ACCIDENT
One of Max Wirth's Horses
Runs Into and is Ruined by
an Automobile.

At about II o'clock Wednesday
evening Louis Goldbreg and John Tu-
zinski started from Grand Rapids to
bring six horses belonging to Max
Wirth to this city. They were driv-
ing two of the horses and leading
the other four. At about O'Clock
when little east of Meehan station,
Louis saw an automobile in their i'm
mediate front. 1t is said that the
auto had no lights and was running
at high speed. Anyway, before the
horses could be got out of the road
the auto struck one of the horses that
was being led and broke one of his
legs and the animal had to be kill
ed. The glass in thefront lamps of
the auto were broken, and the machine
stopped but it lis said the man who
was operating it refused to give his
name. Louis, however took the pre-
caution to take the number of the ma
chine, which was III, ,789-W." Mr.
Wirth telegraphed to Madison and re
ceived a reply that the above num-
Der was ISSUED to John Poseley of
Grand Rapids. Mr. Poseley keeps
saloon Oh the road leading to Biron.
Mr.. Wirth says the horse was
young one and cost him $240.-Ste-
Vens Point Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28

A large audience greeted Mr..
and Mrs. Mack at the Opera House,
Monday evening in spite of the other
attractions taking place III the city
the same evening. They appeared Ill
der the auspices of the order of Owls.
among whose membership they are
Well known in their social relations
They are well liked by those who en-
joy. their acquaintance. Mr.. Fry de
lIvered an excellent address of val
ue to those who are interested in
the local order of Owls. They have
a large membership here and more art
to join Wednesday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28

keep away from Canada. That it was
better to pay the price here for a
farm rather than go to Canada, even
though the land up there could be
had for nothing The winters in Cana
da are eight months long; wood to
keep warm is hard to get and coal
much harder. This year the crops
are failure on account of lack of
water. Cattle have had to be driven
$50 miles for water. In fact in the
territory where so many have gone
the past few years there, is no water
for man or beast. Keep out of Canada
if you want to live comfortably and
happily Pilot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
BRAKEMEN
IN TROUBLE
Arrested for Robbing Two
Grand Rapids Boys.
(Stevens Point Daily Journal J

(SteVens Point Daily Journal)
Charles Stanchfield and G.. E. Bee
man, employed as brakemen on the
500 line train between Marshfield and
Grand Rapids under Conductor w. E.
West of this city, are in trouble over
an alleged act of highway robbery.
The following account is from the
Fond du Lac Reporter.
Charles Stanchfield and c. E. Bee
man brakemen ON the 500, arrested
in Fond du Lac Friday morning on
information that they were wanted
at Marshfield were taken to that city
by Sheriff NJ. Griffin OF Wood County
on a late train that night on war
rant charging them with beating a
board bill On their arraignment in
court Saturday this charge against
them was dismissed and they were
imme mediately re arrested and arraigned
on the charge of highway robbery.
According to Sheriff Griffin he re-
eeiEed word late Thursday night, that
Stanchfield and Beeman brakemen Oh
a freight, had held up two youths,
who We're stealing a ride on the
train between Grand Rapids and
Manshfield, and taken their watches
and money. Before their arrest could
be accomplished the men had left the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Miss Mable Springborn to Lynn E.
Wruch both of MarshfieId
Miss Eta Roe of Grand Rapids
to VIM. Spidle, of Green Castale,
Penn.
Paul Schiracher of the town of
Wood to Gusta Sowatski of the town
of Hansen.
Emil Nimptz of Chicago to Amanda
Moeller of Marshfiled
Benjamine Peck of Cameron to
Florence Purdy of Marshfield.
Jay Lapp of Marshfield to Jane
Gillespie of Marshfield.
Frank Plilsner of ManshfieId to
Elizabeth Schulhauser of Auburnda1e.
John Poplinski of Stevens Point
to Antonia Czlapinska of Sige1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28

About a month ago Ringling's Ele-
plants crossed our wagon bridge and
it shook so that few passengers
that were on the bridge at that time
hastened to get off. Wednesday a
heavy traction engine pulling two wag
ons started across and the city au-
thorities would not let people cross
while this outfit was on the bridge
Everybody thought the bridge would
surely collapse and fall into the riE-
er. Now comes the question Is the
bridge safe? If not, steps Should be
taken so remedy the defects. It GER
tainly needs inspection every year
and it's neglect of duty on the part
of the city authorities if it's not done
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
LOCALS WIN AND
LOSE At MERRILL
Merrill is Handed Shut0ut in
First but takes the Game on
Sunday by a 4 to | Score.

With Foster on the firing line Sat
urday the locals shut out Merrill by
the score of to o. The latter came
back Sunday with Van Patter in the
box and defeated our team by the
score of 4 to l.
A good article was put up by both
teams in both games and but for the
injury of Tragesser in the second
game, the locals might have captured
both prizes, tho Nelson, the crack
shortstop, who took Tragesser's po-
sition behind the bat, caught a good
game. The change in the lineup
however, weakened the team work
and without Tragesser in the game
the boys found it impossible to play
at their best. Nash did the twirling
Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
ENTERTAIN At
THE PAVILION
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Kellogg and
Children Give Dancing Party
to Friends,

The Moccasin Pavilion was the
scene of a dancing party given by Mr.
and Mrs. w. F. kellogg and children.
William and Marjorie, Wednesday ev-
ening July 21st. A large number of
guests responded to- their invitations
and extra cars were provided AT 8
O'Clock to take their guests to the
scene of the festivities. The Paw
lhon was decorated for the occasion
and Bliss orchestra Of this city fur
nlshed the music. A delightful time
was enjoyed by those present. Dainty
refreshments We're servd and, a most
1ehghtful evening is reported. The
PAVILION is becoming more and more
popular for social events of all kinds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
NOTICE
State of Wisconsin-sls

State of Wisconsin-ss.
Department of State
Milladore Lumber Company, Milla-
1ore; Modern Manufacturing and
Lumber Company, Grand Rapids; Wi
consin Potato Growers Association
Of A. S. of E. Grand Rapids
Notice is Hereby given to you and
each of you that you have failed
tofile in this Office the annual report
provided for by chapter 562, laws of
1907.
Now, Therefore, in compliance with
law, the corporate rights and privi-
leges granted to you, will be forfeit
ed on January 1, 1911, providing such
annual report lis not filled in this
office prior thereto and payment
made of forfeit fee and costs of pub
lication as therein provided.
July H. 1910.
James A. Frear,
3tw. Secretary of State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
KEEP AWAY FROM CANADA

For several years many from this
country have been going into Canada
to live because they could purchase
land cheap, hoping to make fine farms
and a permanent home. Agents have
been busy telling our people that the
lands were the best on earth. The
Pilot, in its editorial columns has time
and time again warned the people to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
R0E-SPIDLE

Miss Eta Roe, daughter of the late
Isaac Rec of Grand Rapids, and VIM.
Spidle of Green Castle, fenn., were
united in the holy bonds of matrimon
Wednesday afternoon by Judge w. J.
Conway. The groom is employed in
the Nekoosa- Edwards Paper Co., mill
at Port Edwards. Their many friend
unite in wishing them many happy
years of welded life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28

Oscar Battalia, a former resident
of this place was drowned in the Miss
issippi river at Homer, Mimi, Tues
day, July 26, while in bathing. With
his bride and a party of friends he
had been camping there and was swim
ing when seized with cramps. He
was % years old. Mr.. Battalia will
be remembered by many in this city
as he was formerly operator at the
g. M. & st, P. Ry. depot in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
RE-DECORATlNG
SCHOOL BUILDINGS

The High and Ward school build
ings are being frescoed during the
summer vacation by the respective
janitors of the various buildings. The
janitors who are thus employed are:
Lincoln-Herbert Jero and Ernest
Bean.
Howe-Chas. A. Kluge.
Irving-John Hammer.
Enlerson-Louis Meunier.
Lowell-Dwight Green.
The ceilings are being frescoed in
light yellow and the side walks light
green. These colors will be contin-
ued permanently in each building.
These men are all doing good work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-28
RlCH-WlLC0x

Miss Daisy Mae Rich of Weyauweg
and |. E. Wilcox of this city, were
married at the hcme of the brides
parents at WeyauWega Thursday, Juy
21st. After a lake trip of a couple
of weeks they will return to Gran I
Rapids and be at home on the west
side. Mr. Wilcox has been manager
of the Johnson & Hill Co. dry goods
department for several months. Miss
Rich has taught in the public schools
at MarshfieId for the pastthree years.
The Reporter unites in extending con
gratulations.