davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
BOY SCOUTS GATHER
AT THE WHITEHOUSE
First Annual Session of Nation.
al Council is Opened.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-The first
annual meeting of the national council
OF the Boy Scouts of America, of
which President Taft IS the honorary
head, opened this afternoon in the
east room at the whltehouse, and many
prominent Americans, Unidentified with
movements looking TO the welfare of
the youth OF the country were pre-
sent
Remarkable growth has attended the
Boy Scout movement, the representa-
tives of the organization reported, more
than 100000 boys having been organ.
lied into troops under scout mast
in less than year. No boys organ
iZation, it is stated, has developed so
rapidly or appealed to so many phases
of boys life while unconsciOusly de-
veioping character and the spirit of
service. President Taft has taken
deep interest in the movement. His
address to the council one of the
prominent features of the programme,
is expected to have important bearing
upon the future plans Of the organ
iZation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

OF women, in the election of Geo W
Diling as mayor, over Hiram G. Gill,
the latter having been regularly elect
ed to the office for two-year term
last March. Soon after being induct-
ed into office Mayor Gill threw the
town wide open" and in doing SO
wrought his own downfall Gambling
houses were operated in all sections
of the city. The social evil ran I'M
checked The liquor interests fla
gravity violated the law as to Sunday
and L o'clock closing, and all sorts OF
graft flourished.
This shameful condition continued
for several months when council in
vestigating committee, appointed
mainly through the fundamentally OF
Acting Mayor Max Wedden, began
probing for graft and official corrup-
ton. A frightful state of affairs de-
velopde. Sensational charges were
made against Chief of Police Wappen
slime. Meanwhile a public welfare
league was formed and recall petit
lions were circulated. The required
number of SipDprS were oTIickly SacI1r
ed with the result that an election
was called and Gill was ousted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

The presentation of a petition at
the last meeting of the Common
Council asking for a new bridge "a
cross the Wisconsin river at a point
just north of the Witter House prop
erty on the East side, and just below
the Consolidated mill on the West
side. Those interested in new
bridge would desire one wide enough
to accommodate the street railway in
the center and plenty of room on
either side of the street car track
for teams and foot passengers, the
bridge to be so constructed that
teams could trot across it at will
The time is coming when Grand Rap
ids should have another bridge. 1t
will be for the property owners and
voters to decide this question 1t is
estimated that such a bridge of stone
and iron construction could be erect
ed at a cost of $40, 10000. The time
is coming when this will be an abso-
Lutte necessity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
SEN. k|LEEN
On DRAINAGE
Thinks Good of Districts Where
Proper Ditching was Made.

State Senator E. T. Kileen of the
9th district came over Tuesday from
Friendship, where he had transacted
business, and took the late train for
Madison. While in Necedah he made
the Republican office pleasant call,
and told US something of what is go
ing on down at Madison among the
solons. Mr.. Kileen is firm believer
in drainage districts, and thinks it
would be an excellent thing for the
Little Yellow District if the present
bitches we're made deeper, even though
it places an additional tax of S1.OO per
acre TO do it. Mr., Kileen claims that
the bitches must go to a consideral
depth below the peat to besuccessful.
Peat or muck as we call it. acts some
what as a sponge in holding water
and he drainage must come from be-
meath to be successful
Senator Kileen claims that lands
have been drained to his knowledge
which were supposed to be worthless,
but after the drainage process pro-
duced crops most abundantly Ne
dab Republican,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

mo paper can be published without
home patronage and every man is
interested in keeping up a home pa
per If a railroad or factory is want
ed, the newspaper is expected to
work for it. If a public meeting is
wanted for any purpose, the newspap
er is called upon for a free notice.
If any of the societies have recep-
ton or supper of any kind the newspa-
per is expected to give the neces-
sary notice. The newspaper must
puff the schools and everything else
to advance the interests of the bust
ness men of the place, and then give
them a handsome notice when they
pass away And yet some of them do
nothing to keep a home paper. Look
over your home paper and notice those
that are advertising, thereby help
ing to support it and also getting
value received by the business that
is pulled to their stores through this
advertising medium, then suppose
this paper should go to the grave
yard, what would you do then to keep
your town before the public eye and
also take that little flyer in adver-
Using that you are liable to want to
take at some one time when bust
ness gets slack? Your home paper
covers a radius of a number of miles
and if you want to bring business tC
your town and keep it coming day af
ter day you should advertise in your
home paper every issue. Your news
paper with a good advertising patron
age is sure to stay and every day
gain new subscribers to its list"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

The time limit for the introduc-
ton of new bills in the legislature
ends whit this week and it is expected
that fully 500 embryo laws will pour
in. This is almost as many as have
already been introduced and will
give the members something to think
over. But that will not end it. This
time limit is something of a farce as
any member with legitimate meas
ure can easily have it come in later
as a committee bill' and many of
the old members prefer this method
because of the additional standing
it Immediately gives to the bill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
TEACHERS MEETING

The meeting Of the Northeastern
Wisconsin Teachers association was
held at Oshkosh Friday and Satur-
day, February 10th and 18th. 1t
was conceded by all in attendance to
be the best meeting of this associa-
ton ever held
The Grand Rapids schools were re
presented by Superintendent Schwede
who gave a very comprehensive talk
on the subject, Should the Normal
School Course be Extended, if so, How
Much and in What Direction" This
paper was discussed by Supt Toby
of Wausau and Supt. McIver of Osh-
kosh both of whom agreed to a large
extent to the points brought out by
Mr. Schwede. The other Grand Rap
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

A Simple Acr0batic Principle
Applied to Icy pavements.

OTTAWA, Kan,-Many severe in
jurieS which have resulted recently
from fails on icy payements could have
been avoided if the persons so afflicted
had taken advantage of what athletes
know as the safety AS an athletic
instructor, / have had opportunity to
test the virtue of the principle.
When the body is in the air without
support the head is the practical center
of gravity. that the body revolves the
way the head is thrown. Acrobats take
advantage Of the fact in alighting from
single and double somersaults.
Now the sleety sidewalk application:
If when you feel yourself slipping you
throw back yoar head and try to cat
CHI yourself with your hands, you prob
ably will fall on the broad of your back
if not on your head, ami may receive
broken wrist or featured skull
But ii you throw your head violently
forward as you slip, as if to seize
someone in front of you. YOU will find
yourself, after the fall, in a sitting
posture, feeling the effects of only a
slight jar.-Kansas City Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

ed to notify the city Transfers to
look after the icy walks on main
street.
The City Treasures report for the
month of January was presented and
on motion ordered filed and spread
upon the minutes
Grand Rapids, Wis, Feb. /, 1911.
To the Honorable Mayor and Com
mon Council, City of Grand Rapids,
Wis.
Gentlemen:
hereby respectfully submit the re
port of my office for the month of
Jan. 1911.
Jan. l, 1911, Bal in bank 1907
Jan. 81, 1911 Taxes collect
ed during month of Jan
1911 9SsSS. 80
9916S. 81
Orders pd. by bank s6O923. 20
Balance s3S245. Al
Respectfully submitted,
Sam Church,
City Treasurer
On motion Council adjourned
NJ G. Gordon, E W. Ellis,
Clerk President.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

Another tax payer called our atten-
ton to the fact that he had erected
a new house on two lots and that the
Assessor had assessed the property
including the two lots for more than
he paid for the property in spite of
the fact that he had furnished him
the exact cost of the house and the
price paid for the two lots. 1t is
generally conceded that while the A
SCISSOR is supposed to assess all prop
erty at its commercial cash value,
yet it is known that real estate prop
erty in the city of Grand Rapids is
not assessed at its cash value but
considerably below that We believe
that the Assessor makes a mistake
in assessing residence property even
at its full cash value. If its done in
one instance, it should be strictly adj
hered to in ALL This action on
the part of the Assessor will have a
tendency to discourage the building
of fine homes and the Improvement
of residence property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA.

President Taft is strongly in favor
of Reciprocity Tariff with Canada,
and he is urging the present Con-
gress to pass such bill Reader,
what do you think of it? Are you in
favor of it? What do you think will
be the effect as regards the manu-
featuring, agricultural, End other in
rerests? Locally, here n Grand Rap
ids and Wood county what will be
tn, effect upon the pulp and paper
industry in our Wisconsin Valley?
VIII our paper mills be able to COM
pete with the Canadiao mills in the
manufacture of print paper? If they
can without changing the price of
labor, we would favor the measure
If they cannot, and keep up the price
of labor, repair, etc, then we would
oppose it. Further, what effect will
it have on agriculture. here-local-
ly2 If a reciprocity Oil with Cana
da will bring greater good TO the
Larger number of people in the United
States, than loss or damage to them.
then we would favor the bill.
We b9i;eya President Taft 5 sin
cere and believes that such a meas
ure would be beneficial to this coun-
try and possibly-it may.
We admit that we are in doubt as
to just what the effect would be. The
practical test of it would certainly
tell
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
NUMBER AND PUZZLE
PARTY AND POLO PLAYING

The Amusement Halllwas the scene
OF another pleasant evenings enter
tainment Wednesday Feb 8, and Civ
en- over to skating, puzzle party and
polo playing. A large number of spec
tators as well as a large number of
skaters were present to take part ana
enjoy the evening. Skaters were Civ
en- numbers and at nine O'Clock
grand march was formed and those
holding similar numbers were partner
in the march At the close of the
grand march the game of polo was
played in which the Grand Theatre
team were matched against tns Peer
less team. The members on each
side were as follows:
GRAND THEATRE TEAM PEERLESS TEAM
Fred Gaffney. LIST rush Ray Nelson, list rush
Len Casberg, End Rube Foster, End
rush and capt.
c. n. Tiede, center and Art Quinnen, center
capt.
Jesse Bauman. PIummer Steen,
half back half back
Lloyd Allie, goal James WEIGH, goal
E. Anderson. sub. Frank Drumb, sub.
c. y. Tiede, coach
viii Cotter refer Russell Dusberg
The Peerless team defeated the
Grand Theatre team in last am
exciting game by the score of to !
The Grand Theatre team usually play
an excellent game, but were hand
icapped in this game by the absence
of Len Casberg, their speedy second
rush. Goals were made by Samuel
Foster and G.. w. Tiede. Gaffney
made five out of six rushes, Quinnel
getting the other one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
HOME RULE IN WISCONSIN,

Two years ago bills granting to mu
inequalities in Wisconsin a broader
measure of home rule than any they
had enjoyed in the past were reject
ed by the Legislature. Unconstitu-
tionality and inexpediency were per
haps the strongest points raised a
gainst them. What the promoters Of
the bills wanted was that the munich
palities should be given the right to
change the form of their local gov
eminent to suit themselves The de-
NAL of this right raised an issue
which both of the leading parties
in the campaign of last fall deemed
it good policy to recognize in their
platforms.
The Republican state platform con-
tanned this pledge: Subject to such
restrictions as may be essential to
the general welfare of the state as a
whole, we favor granting to cities
the fullest measure of home rule, as
well as the initiative, referendum
and recall The Democratic plat
form said: In municipal affairs we
favor the largest measure of home
rule consistent with the terms of the
state constitution, and if legislation
granting home rule to municipalities
be found in conflict with any of the
provisions of the constitution then we
favor such amendments of the consti-
tuition as will make the application
of the principle of home rule to cities
CONSTITUTIONAL; and we believe it is
strictly in accordance with the princi-
pies of home rule that the citizens
of municipalities should be permitted
by the state Legislature to determine
whether or not they shall adopt the
initiative, referendum and recall
Thus both parties in the present
Legislature are committed plainly to
the proposition that municipalities
should be granted the right of decid-
ing for themselves how they shall be
governed. Milwaukee at the present
time is particularly insistent upon a
decision in the matter. The right
that is asked for and the exercise
of the right are, of course, two diff
ferent matters. There is no ques-
ton that the demand for the commits
sion form of government is strong in
Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities
whether it is strong enough to pre-
vail is question that can be decid-
ed only at the polls For the pres
ent, the main point is that the commu-
mites should have at least the right
to decide it. The municipalities that
have adopted commission government
seem to be content with it, Some
of them are thriving under it to de-
gree that compels attention The call
for it is spreading, East as well as
West. AS a step away from centrali-
cation and toward simplified democra
cy it appeals to a large element of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
CANDIDATES FOR
MAYOR
Two Already in Field Under
Commission Plan at Appleton

APPLETON, Wis, Feb 13-Two
leading citizens have agreed to be-
come candidates for mayor under the
proposed commission form of govern
ment and it is believed they will be
the only two candidates.
Former Assemblyman Fred Peter
son was the first to announce his can
didacy. DR.. ]. V. Caravan, present
mayor under the old aldermanic sys-
TEN has also announced his candidacy
1t is expected there will be about
a dozen candidates for councilmen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

Bear in mind that when you are in
need of fancy or plain stationary,
that the Reporter Print Shop is the
place to leave your order We do
enclosing and color printing of all
kinds. Your orders are solicited and
will be appreciated First class work
guaranteed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
MRS. CHAS. KRUGER
EMTERTAINS

Mrs. Chas. Kruger entertained the
lady clerks of the Johnson & Hill Co.
at six o'clock six course dinner
at her home on 3rd street, Tuesday
evening. The house was prettily de-
corated in pink carnations and Smi-
lax. After dinner the evening was
pleasantly spent in playing Progress
sive Hearts. Miss Bernice Lester
winning first honors and Miss Liz
zie McCamley the consolation prize
4 most delightful time is reported by
all present
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
TRY A WANT AID.
Notice.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR
WOOD COUNTY.
In the matter of the Adoption OF Elizabeth
4. NJ. Adams, infant by Enos Cleveland and
Anna Cleveland, his " ife.
WHEREAS petition has been filed by EnOs
CLEVELAND and Anna Cleveland, his wife,
praying that they be permitted to adopt, as
their own, Elizabeth AM Adams, inf MT and
WHEREAS it appears that both parents of
said Elizabeth A M. Adams have deserted
said infant and their whereabouts is un-
known.
And upon the motion B. NJ Vaughan at
torney for petitioners
It is ordered that said petition be heard
before this Court at the Court House in the
city OF Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wis
cOnSin on the 18th day of March A. D. 1911
Further ordered that notice of the time
and place of hearing of said petition be given
interested persons by publishing a copy
of this Lotice for three successive weeks in
the Wood County Reporter, a news paper
published in the city of Grand Rapids in
Wood County.
Dated FEBRUARY ID, 1911.
BY the Court,
G w. j. CONWAY, County Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
TELEPHONE NO. ssI.
THURSDAY, FEB. 10, 1911,

1t is now generally believed that
the legislature will not rush the
passage of a resolution formally re
questing the u S. senate to investi-
gate the election of Senator Stephen
son. Those who are after the veter-
ans scalp are more hopeful of favor
able action for their plans from the
next Senate which will have a larger
number of progressive" members.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
How's This?

We oner one hundred dollars reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure T. j. CHENEY g. CO,
Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last ID years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in ali business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
out any obligations made by his firm
WAIDING. kINNAN & MARVIN
Wholesale Druggist. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for CONSTIPATION
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
PETE SCHRElNER RETURNS

Peter Schreiner, a well known base
ball player, arrived here the last of the
week to accept position at the Spot,
aud will get busy at once IN organic
ing base bail team. Mr.. Schreiner,
who is not only firstclass player but
a good organizer as well. comes here
with Stevens Point IN the past, and
was with the star team of Grand Rap
ids last season This city should and
can support firstclass team, one that
will merit the patronage Of our citizens
and the public in general, and it is
hoped that business men and others
will give Mr.. Schreiner their hearty
assistance. -Stevens Point Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
CHRISTIAN EN-
DEAVOR OFFICERS

A business meeting of the mem
bers OF the Christian Endeavor of
the First Moravian church was held
in the church basement Tuesday even
ing. The following officers were e.
lected:
Pres.-Walter Herschleb.
Sec.-Lillie Raath.
Treas.-Henry Kuehl
After the business session dainty
refreshments were served and a so
cial hour INDUCED in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
REMOVAL SALE

On account Of the sale of this prop
erty We will be obliged to move in
side thirty days. We therefore Of
fer and will sell everything in our
store at and below cost.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hazard. 1td-w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
ADVERTISING RATES.

Time rates on application.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
Reading notes sc per line each insertion.
card OF Thanks, SOC; if more than 10 lines,
&c a line.
Wanted. For Sale, Lost, Found, etc, 1c a
word each insertion. No advertisement
taken for less than 15c.
Memorial Verses, 10c a line. Obituaries of
reasonable length, without verses, inserted
tree, but must be sent within one week
otherwise sc line.
Resolutions, $780, If more than twenty
lines SC a line.
Communications for publication should
be written on one side of the paper only,
and TO insure insertion in this paper must
be signed by the real name of the writer.
News items are solicited, but should be ac-
companied by the writer's name and adj
dress, not for publication, but as a guaran-
tee OF good faith.
TPI PpHONE Nh zs1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

population that is otherwise not in
sympathy with the demand for change
and not at all in sympathy with fads.
Christian Science Monitor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

For the first time in many months,
business conditions can be said to be
looking up. The steel trade, the
real barometer of the country's COM
mercial activities, is more active and
the companies are inclined to make
much of the fact that mill operations
have increased 8 to 10 per cent. since
the low point in December On Mon
day, Feb. 6, the steel corporation had
55 per cent, of capacity active. Much
of this increase has come from ex-
port trade, however. The railroad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
BIRTHS

Born to Mr. and Mrs Chas Beh-
rend, son Sunday, Feb. -.
Girl to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Voyer
Girl to Mr.. and Mrs L. Wipfli
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

One Year, Strictly in advance, $3.50
always have their paper stopped Immediately
by notifying this office and paying up ar
rears Remit by poStoffice money order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-16

ids teachers who attended were Miss
Spencer, Miss Wilcox, Mr. Thompson
and Mr. Wolfe. All report two days
most prosperously spent