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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-21

Stl tA-t liz d4 VI oil tAttit'4l COLl pan
presenting this comedy in the title role
of Nat Duncan. This popular young
actor has added new lustre 10 his repu-
tatiOn as one Of Americas cleyeresU
players.
Just how little importance is gener-
ally attached TO property rights in a
theatrical product Is rather pointedIy
illustrated in a letter received by Lieb-
Ter * Co. owners of The Deep Pur-
pie" the successful play that Will have
its first local hearing at the Illinois
next Friday night. Just by way of
preface. the managers Of the play
bought it. on its completion by Wilson
Miner and Paul Armstrong. paid out
a large sum OF money in advance roy
atty, and each week Of the long runs
in New York and Chicago have given
the authors a check approximating ST.
600 In addition. all the expense OF
the production, the salaries Of the
Tctors. and many another weighJy
item, fall on the managerial purse.
These being the facts. It might occur
to some persons that Liebler & Co.
should not be asked 10 part unremun-
Grated, with their property. Evidently.
however it did not so strike a gentle
man connected with the Northern Ma
tIoual bank OF Ashland Wis. who has
written as follows: rs it possible TO
either borrow. or obtain in any man
ner. a copy of The Deep Purple by
Ncssrs. Armstrong and Miner? Am
a musician and wish 10 obtain a copy
Of this play 10 work on as a Ibre-to
to an opera. following Miss Mary Gar
5er's suggestion. No infringement Oh
TIE right of any one viii occur. In
tine i anything should come Of my
work everything viii be done fairly
and in a businessiike manner. II /
could loan a copy for a couple Of days
I could have it typewriter and return
you the original copy Wish, If posi-
bic. that you would be so kind as 70
concede 70 This request as very much
desire 20 obtain q copy Of this play
Have position in the above bank so
co not think I am one OF the pirating
northern managers" Liebler & Co.
so far. have not found II possible TO
coucede 70 this request"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-21
ADJUSTMENTS
NE 9ESYeIE2

Friday, November "a
\ Play of Realism Depicting Scenes
in New York's Underworld.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-21

the mile, made by ]. p. Jones Of Cor
nell university at Cambridge, Mass, in
May. was allowed. To Matt McGrath
of the Irish-American Athletic club is
given the record of 40 feet Gas inches
for the 56-pound weight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-21

George NJ CohaH's convincing com
edy. Get Rich Quick WallIngford."
The play that has broken ali records
Il New York and Chicago. viii be seen
for ;he irst time IN this city a. tie
Illinois next Sunday. This celebrated
Play, which Is . stage version Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-21

New York, Nov. 21-Gustavus T
Kirby of New York, chairman Of the
executive committee Of the Intercol
legiate a. A A, was yesterday elected
president OF the Amateur Athletic
Union Of the United States. He de-
feated George +. Paving of Philadel-
phia, president of the Middle Atlantic
association. by vote Of % TO g. Mr.
Kirby viii succeed Everett c. Brown
Of Chicago. Four vice presidents we're
elected as follows: First, A J. Lii,
st. Joseph A. c, Boston, second. Dr.
3. NJ. Hopkinson, Baltimore 4. c., Bal
timore. Nd; third, George james.
Olympic A. c. San Francisco: fourth.
John J. O'ConnOr. Missouri A. c., St
Louis. James r. Sullivan vas re
elected secretary-t treasurer. The pro
posal TO bar for two years an athlete
who. having competed as member of
one club, shall within q year eudeavor
70 compete for another club, was com
promised so as 10 make the penalty
one year. Another change in the rules
regulates the district in which q col
lege athlete may compete. Heretofore
this matter was decided by the attn
iete's place Of residence. Now the To-
cation OF his college or university VII
be the controlling factor The report
Of the record committee awards the
all round championship contested a
Chicago last august 70 f c. Thomp-
son. Princeton, with G.7Os points. !
". DoEohue. Los Angeles. Is placed
second, and E SchO5Inger. Chicago =.
a, third. The record Of AIS 25 for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-21

Boston, Nov. 21.-MichaeI T. Clarke,
formerly well known as hacker of John
L. Sullivan when Sullivan was heavy
weight champion, died suddenly at his
place of business here. He was born
i'll ireland about 6S years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-21

Chicago. Nov 21.-George HUFF, scout
for the Chicago Cubs, when not occu-
pied with his duties as director of ath-
letics at the University of Illinois. has
accepted scouting position with the
American league and will try to secure
embryo stars for the Cleveland club
The salary is said to be the highest
ever paid for similar work. To fill the
position vacated by Mr.. Huff, President
Murphy states that he hopes to secure
Billy Hamilton, present scout for the
Boston Nationals, but if unable to land
Hamilton probably would promote his
brother Jim to the job, Just to keep it
in the Murphy family, you know
James Murphy at present gives part
of his time to scouting for the Cubs
and has landed several good men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-21

Fort Smith, Ark, Nov. 21.-Charley
Schmidt. the Detroit catcher, with pug
ilistic ambitions, stayed four rounds
with Jim Flynn, conqueror of Carl
Morris. last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-21

at the head OF an excellent company
presenting this comedy in the title role
of Nat Duncan. This popular young
actor has added new lustre TO his repu-
tatiOn as one OF Americas cleyeresJ
players.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
OLD PUBLISHER
CALLED
H. G. lngersoIl, Pioneer News
paper Man at PIover, Dies
Well Advanced in Age, at
Brainerd, MINI.

HI. G. Ingersoll, who commenced
served during the civil war and con-
tinued the publication of the Plover
Times from 1870 until it's suspension
in 1881, died at the home of his daugh-
ter III Brainerd, Mimi, where he had
lived for the past eleven years, on
Tuesday of last week. Death result
ed from the infirmities of old age.
Mr.. Ingersoll was one of the most
honorable of men, Conscientious, cour
teous and ever faithful to any trust
that might be entrusted to his care
and keeping. AS boy he learned
the printers art, starting from the
bottom round of the ladder, working
in the east and south, and finally
drifted north to Wisconsin, locating
at Plover, then the county seat. wher
he succeeded Col. Jas. S. Alban, who
established the paper in 1856 The
'Fcall to arms in 1861, however caus
ed Mr. Ingersoll to enlist in th% civ
il war. where he served for 70, y long
years. A good life, life well spent,
has answered the final call. His fun
eral took place at Brainerd last We'd
nesday. Newton H. Ingersoll, son Of
the deceased and one of the editors
Of the Brainerd Dispatch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
THREE MEN
DROWNED WHILE
FISHING

Messrs. William JAM, Frank Rosey
John Williams and Tony Rokus all of
Hazelhurst, Wis, went fishing Sat
urday night on Lake Catherine. The
boat leaked and in their attempt to
correct it by mailing on a cleat they
accidentally knocked out the big plug
in the end of the boat and in this
manner the boat filled with water
when they were only couple of rods
from shore. They all jumped and
went down into the mud and only one
of the party of four saved himself and
that was Tony Rokus The other
three were SO imbedded in. the thick
mud that they drowned before they
could eXtricate themselves. Three of
these men were well known in Grand
Rapids and Vesper where they form
erly resided.
William Janz is the son of Carl
Janz who resides on the West side
of the river and he is the son-in-law
of Charles Fandrick, who also re-
sides in Grand Rapids.
The remains were brought to this
city Monday night on the eveningSt-
Paul train and were taken to the
fathers home. William Janz is a
married man and leaves a wife and
two sons. He would have been thirty
years of age had he lived to the COM
ing month of May. The funeral ser
vices will be held Wednesday after
noon at 1870 from the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27

ures. Grounds enough for any man
to take issue with him.
One example, I think will prove
conclusively to anyone's mind (unless
he is a Stalwart) that our progress
sIye representative have good ground
Tor opposition. If wheat is worth 81 1
per bushel in Canada and there is a
p cent duty on it, it will cost the
mills S1,25 for raw wheat, now they
sell the flour made from busheI of
wheat at about $156. Now then, if the
duty is taken off, wheat from Canada
will only cost the milling companies
S1.00 per bushel The demand for
flour will remain the same, so they
will get S1.56 same as before making
a profit Of Sc cents where before they
made only 81 cents on the flour made
from bushel of wheat. VIII someone
kindly inform me where the farmer
comes in on the deal? l can't see
it. We can't use wheat, cattle or
logs, they must be manufactured be-
fore We can use them so the trust
Will add the amount of the duty to
their profits.
The recall, referendum and initia-
tive are other measures our Sen
ior Senator has been advocating for
some time
l have heard several say La Fol
lette has gone back on his friends.
Will some one kindly publish one in
stance. He went back on Connor,
Cook, Stephenson and Davidson, it is
true, but were they friends. They
might have been personal friends, but
they were not friends of the repub-
lie, and his friends must be friends
of Good Government, he does not go
on the principal you scratch my
back and I'll scratch yours. ;"
Not a man in history has ever un-
dertaken and carried forward to any
thing like success the stupendous
task that Mr.. La Toilette is now en-
gagged in and his name in future
years will rank with that of Washing
ton and Lincoln, when men as Can
non, Aldrich, Hale, Carter, Tawney,
Payne, Gallinger, Dix, Smoot and the
like shall have returned to ''the vile
dust from whence they sprung un-
mourned, unWept, and unsung"
Washington made this nation, Lin
coin preserved and T "A Toilette is re. |
storing it and will one day probably
not during this generation be consi-
dered as Wisconsin's most illustri-
Gus son and United States best
Presidents
A HAYSEED
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
1.-THE EFFECT OF FEAR
UPON GODS CHILDREN

The above quotation was the sub
ject of Mr.. G. c. Packard's address,
Sunday morning, at the Baptist
church in this city, Mr.. Packard is
a deacon in this church and occa-
sionally is invited to deliver an ad-
dress to the congregation This was
one of these occasions and the writ
er went to hear him. The manner
in which Mr. Packard handled his
subject was very credltable TO him,
and was done entirely without notes.
His talk showed that he had given
the subject much thought and delib-
GRAFTON and his theories were prac-
ticaI, convincing and well received,
The preliminary services were under
Rev. NJ. E. Mines direction, and
the choir consisting of Messrs. Rev.
NJ. 3. Milne and Roy Thornton, Miss
es. Daisy Thornton and Sadie Dorney.
Miss jackson presiding as organist
The singing by the choir was splen-
did, and the services as a whole pleas
ing and interesting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
CRYSTAL WE'D
DING ANNIVERSARY

Rev. and Mrs. H. Mack, pastor
of the German Lutheran church East
side, were given a pleasant surprise
Wednesday, April 19, in honor OF
the anniversary of their crystal we'd
ding. The following persons were pre-
sent: Rev A. Krusche and wife, Kel
ner; Rev. Wm. Geiselmann and wife
of Sigel; Rev. George Fierke and
wife of Nekoosa; Rev. VIM. Nommen-
son and wife of Grand Rapids; Rev.
R. Poutz of Sherry; Rev. V. Gruber
of Pittsyille.
After Mr. and Mrs. Mack had got
over their surprise and extended greet
ings all around, Rev. Krusche ad-
dressed them in honor of the vocca-
sion and his remarks were in keeping
with the anniversary. Refreshments
were served and a delightful after
noon was spent at the parsonage in
a most congenial and fraternal way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
PROF !. v.
MERRILL ENGAGED

At the regular meeting Of the Com
mon Council Tuesday evening it was
voted to pay the leader Of the City
Band a salary of SIS per month for
the ensuing year. This practically
insures the engagement of Prof. J. w
Merrill of Chicago, as the local lead
er of the band who has been here on
trial for some time. He is the unani-
nous choice of the members and with
this guarantee on the part Of the city
he will be engaged
There is some objection on the part
of some of the taxpayers, to this al
loWance, but we believe this objec
ton comes from a small minority The
band furnishes concerts all through
the pleasant summer season and the
large crowds of people that turn out
is the best evidence that the common
people are pleased with the Band
and the concerts they give. If left
to vote Of our citizens we believe
the SIS per month voted by the city
would be heartily approved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
THE DES
nOINES.PL Ian

For many years the conduct Of /
owa's State Institutions, such as
hospitals, asylums, prisons, etc, has
been directed by a board Of control
composed OF three men appointed by
the Governor and confirmed by the
Senate. This system has been no
tably successful and gave rise to
suggestions that a similar scheme
might profitably be applielD to other
departments OF government. Twelve
years ago, a citizen of Les Moines
suggested that the city government
could be better carried on under a
small board of commissioners similar
to the Board of Control Of the State.
a few years later, Galveston adopt
ed its commission government and
shortly thereafter suggestions for
similar plan Of government for Des
Moines We're made by James G. Ber-
ryhill and other citizens, and the work
Of maturing plans for a new form of
city government was taken up by
committee of three hundred appointed
by the Commercial Club.
The conditions which created the
sentiment for a change in the form
Of government was the ordinary dis
content which is found in most com
munittes over the results of its city
councils work Petty pilfering and
graft in the conduct Of the city's
business was noticeable from time
to time, but fragrant in6fficiency was
constantly before the public The
city tax rate was high and the bond
ed debt was constantly added to for
current expenses. Public work was
not honestly done, the streets and
public places We're poorly kept and Of
ten in a filthy condition. Public o.
pinion was dormant and the municipal
elections controlled by personal inter
ests.
AS is the custom with nearly all
legislatures, IoWa's legislature was
slow to recognize the needs of the
citv and when a charter similar to
That Of Galveston was presented to
that body, it attracted little atten-
ton and no consideration. The move
ment for commission government how
ever, with the aid Of the newspapers
and public discussions, grew in siren
9Th and popularity and at the next
session OF the legislature a new bill
varying materially from the Calves
ton Charter and prepared with much
patriotic consideration, was passed
BY the legislature with some minor
amendments. A special election was
called for its adoption and in the
face Of strong opposition by the city
administration, its political friends
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
K. Of {. TAKE
POSSESSION
Of THE CITY
Over Five Hundred Visitors In
this City On Sunday.

The launching OF new branch OF
the knights Of Columbus in this
city on Sunday, April %, was the
occasion for a great holiday. Mem
bers of this popular Catholic Order,
came from every direction by special
train, automobiles, and by teams. At
least five hundred guests We're here.
The members of the order brought
their wives, daughters and sweet
hearts. The ladies of Grand Rapids
entertained the visiting ladies in For
esters Hall which they had beautiful
ly decorated for the occasion. Re-
freshments were served and ten au-
tomobiles were constantly in use CIV
ing the guests a view of our city
and surroundings. About seventy
five ladies were thus given good
time while the men were busy at the
lodge room doing the ritual work.
At one o'clock the visiting breth-
ren commenced the work Of initiation
of those who desired to become mem
bers of Grand Rapids Council knights
Of Columbus No. 1858, of whom there
were sixty-five, and tWenty-eight, from
other Councils, making a class of SO
in all. The first and second degree
work was done by Wausau Council
assisted by Stevens Point. The Third
degree work was done by theMani-
towoc team, all of whom are report
ed to have done excellent and impress
sive work. They were thus engaged
until o'clock in the evening when
refreshments were served to all pres
ent prior to o'clock when the spe
cial trains were to leave on their re
turn trip All visitors appeared tc
make most of the day and occasion
and left Grand Rapids highly pleased
| with their visit and entertainment
! The weather was ideal and fine
time is reported by all those inter
ested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27

Thru the agency of S. L. Brook S,
the farm consisting of 140 acres and
the buildings thereon, now the pro-
perty of Mrs. A Kuntz was sold
to Mrs A T. Smith of Scandinavia.
In the deal, Mrs. Kuntz takes a hotel
at Scandinavia which she will take
possession of Immediately. Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Bushman and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Smith will occupy the Smith
farm and they have already moved on
same. We understand they are eX-
perienced farmers, and we hope they
will find pleasure and profit in the vi
cinity Of Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27

ing. The music was fine, the cornet
solo, by Prof. J. w Merrill, the new
leader, was cordially received and
heartily encored. There were a large
number of spectators present and the
Ladies of the congregational church
served refreshments during the even
ing. These combination parties of
skating, band music, and refreshment
have been popular features of the Rol
Ter Rink lately
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
GODDESS OF LIBERTY"
WAS FINE

Among the many excellent attrac-
tions that have come here through
the management of J. E. DAILY, the
opera house man, the company which
appeared here Thursday evening and
presented, F'The Goddess of Liberty
was one of the very best, and was
greeted by a large audience. The
play was everything that was adyer-
tised and a little more. The singing
was fine, the costumes We're elegant
and every performer was an artist,
and the combination was one that was
greatly appreciated by the large au-
dience present. Mr.. DAILY is entitled
to great credit for encouraging and
securing first class companies of this
character:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
MAH0NEY---SP0HN

Miss Charlotte Mahoney daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mahoney,
Of this city and Charles Spohn Jr., of
Saratoga were married at the home
OF the brides parents in this city,
Thursday morning, April goth, Rev.
H. B. Johnson performing the cere-
mony. They were attended by Miss
Cassie Mahoney, sister of the bride
and August Spohn, brother of the
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Spohn will make
their home in Saratoga where Mr..
Spohn owns farm. The young people
have the best wishes of their many
friends in their welded life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
kEYES---JELINEk

Mrs. Anna Keyes and Frank Jeli-
mex both of this city were married at
SIS. Peter & Paul Catholic church at
seven O'Clock Saturday morning, Rev
Father VIM. Reding performing the
ceremony. They were accompanied
by Ed. Viertel and Clara Smith, who
acted as best man and brides maid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jelinek left for Ne
cedah Saturday where they will spend
a few days visiting relatives. They
will reside in this city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
CANDY KITCHEN
WILL MOVE

w. H. Barnes, the proprietor of
the Candy Kitchen now located in
the Pomainville building has made a
lease with the Wood County Bank
for his old place on Second street
south recently vacated by J. T. Schu-
macher. The place is being fitted
up for his occupancy. 1t will have a
new modern style front and will be
fitted up on the interior for his cand
kitchen purposes. Just how soon it
will be ready for occupancy at this
writing is uncertain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
RESOLUTION OF RE-
SPECT ON THE DEATH OF
HANNAH M. BURCHELl

WHEREAS, 1t is with sorrow that
We submit to our loss, death having
taken from US our beloved Sister, Han,
nah NJ. Burchell, who died at her
home, March %, 1911. She was a
faithful member of our order and a
devoted mother,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
That we the members of the Rebekah
Lodge, No. II l. O. o. F. extend to
the family our heartfelt sympathy in
their bereavement.
RESOLVED, That the charter OF
this Lodge be .draped in mourning
for a period of thirty days; that a cop.
of these resolutions be spread upon
the records of our Lodge, also that a
copy be sent to the family of our de.
ceased Sister, and copy be sent to
the Wood County Reporter forpubli-
cation.
Josephine L. Beadle,
Lizzie G. Baker,
Mathilda A Carey.
Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
WOMAN BURNED
To DEATH
Mrs. Chris Marez of Chippewa
Falls Victim of Brush Fire
While Clearing Up Farm.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, April %.
While burning brush on her farm,
fifteen miles north of here, Mrs.
Chris Marez, aged 40, was terribly
burned, and died last night. While
keeping several fires going, she back
ed too close to one and her skirts
caught. Losing her wits she started
to run to the home of her sister, Mrs
Charles Horn, half mile distant, but
she fell before going many rods All
the clothing was burned from her body
She was carried to her sisters house
and died five hours afterward
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
NEENAH RATE CASE MAY II

NEENAH, Wis, April 20.-May II
has been set by the railroad commits
sion to hear a motion for a rehearing
in the case Of the city ofNeenah VS..
the Wisconsin Traction, Light Heat
and Power company. The city was
granted interchangeable cent fares
and transfers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
CUTTINGS NAMED
PEACE DELEGATE

MADISON, Wis, April 20 Gov.
McGovern today appointed c. G.
Cuttings of Racine, delegate to the
third national peace conference at
Baltimore on May S, and 5. Mr..
Cuttings will take the place of BY
ron B. Northrop Of Racine who is un-
able to attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
DEATH Of DR..
|. A. LATHROPE {

DR.. H A Lathrope of Marshfield,
died Sunday afternoon, after a lin
gering illness. The funeral services
took place Tuesday morning at
II o'clock from The house under the
auspices of the Masonic Order of
which the deceased was an old mem
ber
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-27
MIL LWAUkEE ROAD MUST
MAKE REFUND

MADISON, Wis, April 20 The
Milwaukee road has been ordered by
the railroad commission to return to
the Menasha Paper company of Lady
smith S59870 excess freight on ship
ments of pulp wood from Ellis Junctio,
and Stiles to Ladysmith.