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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
EMERGENCY
r0H 0nnnN
fUKAGt CRUPS

Reports from many portions Of the
Central West indicate that the
droughts of spring and early sum,
mer have greatly reduced the hay
crop throughout this entire section,
and that in many localities the pas
lures are already completely dried
up. Oats, too, in some sections, are
only half a crop. This situation calls
for prompt recognition by farmers
and the immediate planting Of emer-
gency crops to round out the shortage
of both hay and pasture. THERE'S still
time between now and mid-July to
plant half dozen kinds of quick-groI
ing pasture crops that may be used
as substitutes for the regular hay
and pasture crops if the seed is Sc
cured and the land at once put into
condition.
For hay there may be planted mil
let, cowpeas, sorghum, soy beans,
and Canada field peas and barley.
These same crops are suitable for
pasture purposes, and, in addition,
rape, rye, and winter varieties of
wheat. The whole corn plant may
also be used. For grain, buckwheat,
millet, and cowpeas are available, an
in the southern part of the region
early varieties of soy beans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
NEW ST. PAUL
DEPOT IN SIGHT

H. H. Ober, Trainmaster of the
Wisconsin Valley Division, returned
Saturday night from Chicago where
he was in conference with the Off
cials Of that company in reference
to the changes necessary here for thu
erection of a new depot. The local
section men have received orders a.
bout changing the tracks, moving the
water tank near the round house and
other minor changes that are neces-
sary to make the room for the new
depot. The people of Grand Rapids
will be delighted to know that final
ly preliminary work will be commenc,
ed to make room for the new depot
structure. This favorable change
will be greatly welcomed by the pa
irons of that company. We shall be
glad to keep our patrons posted af-
ter the work commences with the
changes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
CONF |DENT|AL

Now is the time to get the real
thing in real estate bargains. We
need the money, as we are out of
gasoline and bread. 1t will pay you
to sit up and take notice as to our
list.
Terms of payment are on or before
five years at per cent. Present
prices are only open until the Goth
inst. Here is the list.
20 residence lots in Glenwood Ad-
dition at $1,000 to $4,000. The ,ots
are level, dry, main roads, good wa
ter, good neighborhood, with nice
homes, daily mail.
Only one lot left unsold, of sc lots
in Outlook Addition 1t is worth $125
A 80 foot frontage adjoining Bo,
at.s- zIso.,.. Opposite tho Tihrarv
worth $4,000 per foot frontage.
100 acre farm on two mile creek op
posite the paper mill with SO acres
cultivated, so acres merchantable tim
ber, new small house, will sell timber
separately, will cut up to suit pur-
chaser in 20, so or 40 acre pieces.
Call. phone, or write for present
prices.
GEO. N. WOOD, Owner.
If. Phone 419.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

past intense heat seemingly having
| done but little damage to these crops
The Arpin Cranberry Co. have over
5000 acres Of land lying between
the c. NJ. & ST. Paul R. r. on the
south, and the G. B. &W., on the
north This large area is well sup
piled with bitches leadfng from Hem
lock Greek to their lands. This fur
nishes an excellent water supply. The
present outlook is favorable for a
large cranberry crop on this marsh.
Messrs. Andrew and Clarence SearIs
assisted by several workmen are look
ing after the marsh and the past two
nights they have been a little in
fear of frosts, the thermometer rang
ing in the neighborhood of 40 degree
The vines are looking fine, with many
blossoms and some berries already
half grown. Prospects are good for
a large crop.
The editor and family highly ap-
preciated this outing through the
kindness of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Arpin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
A DELIGHTFUL
AUTOMOBILE RIDE

Through the kindness of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Arpin, the editor, his wife
and daughter enjoyed a delightful au-
tomobile trip from Grand Rapids to
the J. B. Arpin Cranberry Company's S
Marsh, in the town of Cranmoor, a
distance of about fourteen miles. The
evening was an ideal one for such a
trip, the party leaving here at about
z o'clock, and returning at 10 o.
clock. The trip out was by way OF
the Bender quarry and bluff road, the
return trip being by way Of Nekoosa,
Port Edwards and the river road.
The country appears at its best at
this time; the crops are looking fine,
and rye and oats are being harvest
ed. Corn stands three and four feet
high and looks healthy and strong, the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
FUNERAL SERVICES OF
JOSEPH KINISTER

A large number of relatives and
friends were present at the funeral
services of Joseph Kinister, which
took place Thursday afternoon, from
the family residence on the west side
in charge of J. r. Ragan, the under
taker, Rev. Fred Staff officiating.
The floral offerings were beautiful
and Rev. Staff's talk was comforting
to the relatives and intimate friends
of the deceased. He had always beer
an upright and deserving young man
His friends were limited only by the
number of his acquaintances. The
pail bearers were: Messrs. Earl Hill
Albert Natwick, A. C. Madsen, Eric
Crunsteadt, E. A. Bunge, and Geo.
Bronson. Burial took place in For
est Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

All the wall fixtures, cues and balls
were entirely destroyed. G. R. Gets
& Co. estimate the loss at from ST.
200 to $1,400 Insurance $500 The
loss in the photograph studio owned
by F. c.. Meeteer was caused most
| Iy by smoke and water. Mr.. Meeteer
saved his cameras and states the loss
on his stock to be about $500, with
no insurance
c. A. Wakley, who occupied the
rear rooms over the billiard hall
with his family, had his furniture all
packed up ready to move and would
have been out of the building in a
few more days. He saved consider
able Of his household goods and 9th
er than damaged by smoke and water
suffered 10 loss. Two gold fish in
a globe. passed through the fire and
this morning one fish was dead and
the other swimming around as though
nothing had occurred.
Ii CIC u JC4LlSJ law OIIICS, u
yer the restaurant, the damage was
caused by smoke and water. Mr. JEFF
frey rescued his library and while it
is more or less damaged, he thinks
he will be able to get it into good
condition. Mr.. Jeffrey stated to a
Reporter representative that his loss
was entirely covered by insurance
Temporary rooms have been secured
over the Church Drug Store and MIR.
Jeffrey was ready to conduct busi-
ness that morning.
The stock in the ware house back
Of the billiard hall owned by the
Johnson& Hill Co. was o. ~ slightly
damaged, the nature of the stock be-
ing such that it can easily be put
into shape again. The actual loss
was small and entirely covered by
insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
OLD LAND MARK
DESTROYED BYFIRE
Considerable Loss Suffered by
Many Due TO the Careless
ness of One.

Shortly after 8 o'clock Saturday
morning fire started in tho build
ING owned by the Hoskfnson Estate
on the corner of North Third and
Grand avenues. The origin of the
fire is said to have been caused by
a gasoline stove in the restaurant own
ed by Joseph SitterIey.
O. a. Wakley, who occupies the
rooms of the second floor over the
rear of the billiard hall was awaken
ed about three o'clock by Mr.. Sitter
ley, who said the building was on fire
Mr.. Wakeley Immediately reused his
wife and child and got them out of
the building and then turned in the
alarm.
The fire departments responded
quickly and the first stream of water
was playing on the fire at fifteen
minutes past three. It looked for
some time as though the building
would be entirely destroyed but after
forty-five minutes good strenuous wor
by the fire fighters the fire was IN
der control and all danger OF its
spreading to adjoining property re-
moved. Too much can not be said
regarding the excellent work Of the
firemen, the systematic way in
which they started in to fight the
blaze called forth the admiration Of
many Of the citizens who had assem-
bled to see the fire.
The building was occupied by the
following: On the first floor cor
ner store was the billiard hall own
ed by G. r. Gets & Co, next west
on Grand avenue was the restaurant
occupied by Joseph SitterIey, back
Of the billiard hall on Third avenue
north was a ware house used by the
Johnson & Hill Co F. c. Meeteer,
occupied the front rooms over the bill
lard hall and conducted a photo
graphic studio there. The rooms Owe
tie restaurant were occupied by J.
]. Jeffrey, Attorney at law.
The building was built by G. A.
Corrveau in 1879 and used by him
self ana son for many years as a
general merchandise store Later by
Corriveau & Garrison and VIM. Gross
The damage to the building is esti-
mated at $500 fully covered by in
aurance witt. the Eritzs-a~c Tnsuranc
Agency
The restaurant is a total loss, the
interior having been burned out en-
tireIy. The value of the stock and
fixtures is estimated at $500 and is
insured with the Fritzsinger Insm-
ance Agency for 5000.
The billiard hall suffered the Sc
yerest loss of all, the tables being
damaged by smoke and water so as
to make them practically useless.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
NATIONAL
TROUBADOURS
Monday, July oath at the Opera
House.

The young people as Troubadours
are working hard to produce the
most effective entertainment ever
given in this city with over two hun
dred pieces of costumes appropriate
for the different natiOns-the best mu-
sical talent,-the prettiest girls,-it
can easily be accomplished.
The fifty fairies and butterflies and
dance of the fireflies will interest
the children. The Indian scene will
make the little boys wish to join the
Troubadours while the next minute
you will be carried to the old planta-
ton, by a clever darkey character
sketch. Don't forget, Opera House,
July oath, Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
w. w. KELLY ENGAGED

A. P. Mulroy has engaged w. w.
Kelly of Winona, Mimi, to take charg
of the ball team. Mr.. Kelly is a bro
ther of Mike Kelly manager of the
st. Paul team. w. w. Kelly up to
this time has been umpiring in the
Wisconsin-Minnesota league He has
a great reputation as ball player
In 1906, he was manager of the In
dianapolis team of the American
Association and has managed several
minor league clubs with great success
On July % and % the Chicago u
nion Giants will play the local team.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
VOLUME &C, NUMBER %.

Hubbard-WateT Works Management
and Maintenance.
Hamilton-Piano Teaching; its Prin-
ciples and Problems.
Observation-Disclosures to Shakes
peare.
Carver Missions and Modern Though
A comprehensive view of present
day activities in the mission field
from the modern conception of Chri
tianity. One Of the most valuable
Of recent contributions to mission
ary literature.
Thwaites Rocky Mountain Explora-
ton with Reference to the Expe-
dition of Lewis and Clark.
Country Life Commfssion-Report.
Garnett- -Hogarth.
Bacheller-Keeping up with Lizzie.
Pictures the rise in the cost of Iiv-
ing and social changes resulting
in small New England town from
the eXtravagant expenditure of
leading grocer and his daughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
WAUSAU YOUTH Is FOUND
IN WOODS is INSANE

WAUSAU, Wis, July 14.-Herman
Schneider, the youth who has been
wandering about in the woods near
Unity for the past two weeks, was
captured yesterday in a small clear
ing where he was eating berries. To
day he was examined in the munici-
pal court as to his sanity and upon
recommendation of physicians taken
to Oshkosh hospital for treatment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
INF FORNAL DANCE
At PAVILION

About three hundred guests re
spOnded to invitations issued by
Mrs. n. Johnson, stockholder in
the well known firm of Johnson &,
Hill Co., the Misses Johnson, and
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Nash to an
informal dancing party at the Pavil-
ion, Thursday eevning, July 13. Mu-
sic was furnished by the Grand Rap
ids, twelve piece orchestra. Dainty
refreshments were served in course
of the evening. Everyone present re-
ports a most delightful time The
evening was an ideal one for dane
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
GRAND RAPIDS
IS REJECTED BY
HER PEOPLE

The Merrill Star Advocate pub
lished an excellent article in its last
issue on Merrill and we take pleas
ure in re-publishing it for Grand
Rapids as follows:
Occasionally there will be found
an individual whose faith in the fu-
ture of Grand Rapids is below norm
al. 1t is to the credit of Grand Rap
ids that such people are few within
her municipal boundaries, for while
the disease is not especially contag-
ious or dangerous it osmetimes pro-
duces most unpleasant sensations
and causes the victims to be indis-
Greet and unWise. 1t develops abnor-
malIty, and that is bad, very bad.
Unused muscles, they tell US, be-
come flaby, and unreliable, when
put to the test, while the muscles in
daily use become hardened and re-
liable. The booster uses all his mus
cles all the time, and develops into
well proportioned, public spirited
citizen. The kicker develops alb
normally, and becomes biased and
warped, and his vision is contracted
and pessimistic.
Either condition is produced very
largely through habit If you are
loyal to your home town, you can
not be pessimistic concerning it's flu
ture. 1t must be the best town so
long as it is your home When it
ceases to be that, it is time to move.
And in this Connection it is we'll
to remember that the test applied
always produces the resultant
every town is the true reflection of
it's people-it is just as good and just
as bad as the people make it. It is
entirely at the mercy of its citizens,
and bows submissiyely to their will
If you kick it, and curse it, it will
become like its master, and an unfit
place in which to live, but if you
encourage and treat it kindly, it
will respond promptly and thrive
like a nurtured child, developing
into the full stature of it's advan-
tages.
No good, live healthy town ever
came by accident. 1t is true that the
builders may not be able to pene-
trate the future and learn the full
extentof usefulness to which it may
attain, but whatever of progress it
may. = gross is always due to its cit
liens. 1t cannot well develop great
ness or symmetry in spite Of it's peo-
pie.
Thus it is that the combined effort
Of all are necessary to the best pro-
gress of every city, Grand Rapids in
cluded, and anything short of that
will not measure up to the required
standard Of efficiency. To accom-
plish this, necessarily places a duty
upon every citizen which must be
discharged if we would not be respon
sible for such failure to accomplish
as our actions would indicate.
The present time is one Of more
or less precariousness to Grand Rap
ids. She is on the verge of her most
prosperous era. She is preparing to
enter the race for commercial suprem
acy, and she needs the encouragement
of her every loyalist to give her the
proper impetus to win the race.
Will you be one to help her?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
BOYS IN PERIL
ON LAKE
Four Youngsters at Black River
Mich, Are Carried Out in
Small Boat.

BLACK RIVER, Mich, July IA
During a high wind four little boys
were carried out into Lake Huron in
an ore boat and were lost. Three of
them were sons of Joseph Marquis,
Alfred, George and Jean, aged res
pectively 9, 7 and years, and Viii
liam, the other, was the 7year-old
son of John Lalonde. The children,
finding the old boat at the mouth of
the river, started in it for an island.
Nobody saw them after the middle of
the forenoon. The lifesaving crew
from Sturgeon Point was sent for,
but a two days search revealed no
cleW
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
KINNEY--PECkS

The marriage of Mr.. Edward A
Kinney to Miss Eugenia I. Peck was
solemnized on Wednesday, June %,
at the home Of the brides aunt, Mrs.
Geo. Ingraham of Spokane, Wash.
The Venerable Henry J. Purdue
Archdeacon of Spokane, officiating
Only the immediate relatives and
friends were present.-En -Endicot In
dex, Washington, July 7th, 1911.
Edward A. Kinney, one Of the par
ties to the above contract, is the Sc.
cond son of Mrs Madge Kinney
who formerly resided in this city
and is we'll known to many of our re
sidents with whom we join in congra
tulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
NEW BOOKS

Placed in circulation, at the Pub
lie Library, during the past week:
Proceedings of the Child Conference
for Research and Welfare.
These SO papers touch on all phases
of the child problem, describing
work being done in many states
and indicating the lines along which
further progress will be made.
Dooley-Textiles- practical, untech
nical work adapted for those en-
gagged in retail and wholesale dry
goods wool, cotton, and dress max
ers trades. Descriptions and trade
names of fabrics are given and di
rections for testing goods for their
durability, ETC., are given.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20

Credit is faith. Without faith bu-
siness would stand still Nothing big
has been achieved without faith The
greatest Industrial achievements were
made successful by faith,-faith in
the future of the business and faith
inspired by the promoters of the in
dustry. Success is not the result of
mere luck but rather of sheer pluck
faith. Have faith in the develop
ment of Grand Rapids. Inspire faith
by supporting the Commercial Club.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
.S|LO FORMS
!. LOANED To WIS.,
CONSIN FARMERS
Seven Concrete Forms Made by
University of Wisconsin and
Loaned to Farmers of the
State at Small Cost.

MADISON, Wis, July 15.-To
meet the big demand among the farm
ers of the state for concrete silos,
the department of agricultural engin-
eering of the University of Wisconsin
has made seven sets of forms for the
building of concrete silos, and is rent
ing them to farmers throughout the
state. The university requires that
at least three siIos be built in a COM
munity and a price of SO for each silo
is charged. Prof. G. A. Ocock who
has this work in charge says that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
Finger

Miss Anna Getzinger the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Antoine Getzinger,
of the town Of Hansen and Rheinhard
Henke of this city were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony at the West
Side Lutheran church Wednesday,
July u, Rev. VIM Nommel son Off
ciating. They were attended by Miss
es Della Peters and Tillie Getzinger
and Mr.. Getzinger and Robert Henke.
After the ceremony a wedding supper
was served at the home of the brides
parents. They viii make their home
in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
NOSE SHARkEY HOUSE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

The house belonging to Nose Shar-
key of the town of Rudolph was en-
tirely destroyed by fire about nine
o'clock Saturday evening. The mem
bers of the family had gone to visit
a brother living east of Rudolph and
were not at hume when the fire broke
out. Neighbors tried to save the
furniture but only succeeded in saw
ing a few chairs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
GUILTY Of CRUEL
Ty To ANIMALS

In the case of the state against
Clyde Renne, accused of creulty to
animals, the jury, after being out
over an hour, returned a verdict of
guilty Notice of appeal was given
by Rennes attorney, Frank Calkins,
and bail bond for $4,000 furnished.
District Attorney Charles E. Briere
appeared for the state The case
grew out of the shooting of a dog
owned by Ernest Hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
FOX RIVER VALLEY
E. F. U. PICNIC

NEENAH, Wis, July 16.-The an
nual Fox river valley picnic of the
Equitable FraternaI union will be held
at De Pere, Aug. 9, according to no
tice issued from the supreme offices
here. Neenah will send a big delega-
ton including a drill team and band.
Judge KareI of Milwaukee will be one
of the speakers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
GRAND RAPIDS
TAKES GAME
FROM WAUP ACA

The local boys succeeded in pull
ing off another victory Sunday by
trimming Waupaca to the tune of 6
to 2. The visitors started the first
inning at fast clip and when the
smoke had cleared had annexed two
runs. For time, it oloked as though
they would score a dozen or more but
the locals tightened up and held then
safe at the two spot. In the fourth
inning the home team started in to
clout the ball and put three runners
across the pan; got another man "a
round the circuit in the fifth and
sixth. There was nothing doing un-
til the eighth when the locals pushed
another run across. Both teams play
ed sand lot ball and appeared to have
an off day, nine errors being chalked
up against the teams of which the
locals were guilty of six and Wau-
paca three. The game was featureless
except in the sixth when Shorty Mel
son soaked the ball on the nose split
ting his bat and reaching first on
a boot by the opponents short stop,
Brennan scoring from second. the bat
split in two pieces and sailed down
the infield near the third base line
causing some confusion on the part
of the shortstop and third sacker.
After the first few innings both teams
settled down to business and played
a nice game The Waupaca team
headed by Sheriff Flanagan are
fine bunch of ball tossers and if it
had not been for the bad luck break
ing all around it would be difficult
to say what might have happened.
The lineup was as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
TO BUILD AIR GRAF

WAUSAU. Wis, July 12.-John
Scbwister, the Wausau aviator, who's
tipIane, butt il Minnear lis while
he was chauffer, was dashed to
pieces in a flight there recently, an
nounces that he will build an all steel
flying machine next winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
BEE STINGS FATAL TO HORSE

VIOLA, Wis, July 14.-Bees stung
to death a horse belonging to S. A.
Simmons yesterday. The owner had
only recently bought the animal, for
which he paid $3.50 The horse man
aged to kick over a hive and the
enraged occupants settled on the in
truder like blanket.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
GINSENG GROWERS TO MEET

WAUSAU, Wis, July 12.-The Wis
consin, Ginseng Growers association
will hold its third annual meeting
here Aug. 9 and 10. Prof. H. H. Whe
eel of Cornell university, L. II. Jones
of the University Of Wisconsin, and
c. NJ. Goodspeed of SkaneateIes, N.
Y, will speak.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-20
TO THE MEMBERS
OF THE w. r. C.

On account of the warm weather
the Ladies of the Relief Corps have
decided not to hold another meeting
in July
The next meeting will be held Au-
gust the 10th.