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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
MARRIED
Of service

Mr.. Gardner Smith and Miss Ella
Wheeler both of this city were mar
ried on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock
at the home of the brides brother-in-
law, Mr. Robt. Standish, who resides
on the corner of 18th and Baker SITS.
The young couple will continue to re
side in Grand Rapids for the winter
after which they will probably reside
on farm Only Immediate relatives
were in attendance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
TO THE VOTERS OF
WOOD COUNTY

l hereby announce myself a non
partisan candidate for the office of Su
perintendent of Schools. AS reasons
for asking your votes, I invite your
kindly consideration of my qualifica-
tions and experience:
Qualifications:
l. A resident and taxpayer of Wood
County. 2. Complete Normal training
and unlimited certificate 8. Three
years college and university train
ing. 4. Two years practical work in
Manual training.
Experience:
Several years as teacher in our
common schools. Three years as prin
cipal of graded schools. Nine years
as principal of High School Two
years as special instructor and di-
rector in Manual training.
Yours respectfully,
James D. Rouse.
Auburndale, Wis, Jan 26, 1911 1tw
F. G. Gilkey, Fire Insurance Agent,
has moved into the new Wood
County National Bank building. tfw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
FARMER COMES
To Grief WITH
HIS SMALL CORDS
Chief of Police Thos. Calder has
VIM. Teske Arrested for
Short Measure of Wood.

Yesterday afternoon one farmer
came to grief in county court when he
paid a fine of $5' and costs amount
ing in all to $10.05, for selling wood
that did not measure up to the prop
er cordage.
Tuesday VIM Teske, a farmer liv-
ing in the town of Berlin about four
teen miles south of the city, sold a
load of wood to Thos. Calder, the
chief of police, purporting to have
three cords of sixteen inch wood,
valued at $1.75 per cord The chief
learned yesterday morning that he
had been cheated ms the transaction,
because some of the wood was less
than sixteen inches in length. Some
measured as low as eight inches.
A warrant was issued for his arrest
yesterday, and in the afternoon in
county court before Judge Porter, he
plead guilty, assessed as above noAed
Besides this the farmer returned to
SUlSl Sdlu6I p1 lOI IIlC oiAOL IelSoC vi
the wood delivered.
This ought to be a warning to 9TH
er farmers, who have duped the peo,
pie of Merrill by selling them wood
that lacks the number of cords pur,
chased. Time and time again, com
plants have been made of the prac-
tice of "short changing" the people
There ought to be some means pro
vided for, so that the farmers could
not fool their customers.-Me
Daily Herald.
We don't believe the farmers ot
Wood County would do such a thing
If there might be any one here so in
clined the experience above describ
ed will act as a valuable lesson tt
| keep in mind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
PRACTICAL LESSONS
In COOKERY

Members of ST. Katherine's Guild
are interesting themselves in the
organization of a class of ladies who
will meet in the Witter Manual Train
ing Building commencing on the 9Th
day of March to listen to a lecture
and the practical explanation and
display of practical cookery by Mrs.
Sarah A Dodson, an expert instruct
or in this line The ladies have al
ready secured 35 members and hope
to secure a total of so before the time
of organization. This is an excellent
movement and one which We hope
will bring value to the ladies and to
those who they are instrumental in
feeding.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
WOMAN LEAPS
FROM TRAIN
Mrs. Henry Meyer, West Salem,
Breaks Both Legs in Jump
From MOVING PASSENGER.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Jan. 3O.-While
being returned by friends from Mil
waukee sanitarium, where she was
taken when her mind was affected by
grief over her husbands death last
October, Mrs. Henry B. Meyer of
West Salem leaped from a fast pas
senger train between Rio and Portage
breaking both legs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02

The students of the Wood County
Normal were delightfully."- entertained
in the Normal rooms on Wednesday
evening by the members of the facu1s
ty each guest representing some book.
Many pleasing and clever makeups
were gotten up. The prizes being
awarded to Miss Painter as Red
Riding Hood" and Miss Alice John
son as cinderella. F" Games were
played and Mrs Purnell favored the
guests with Irish songs in her usual
charming manner. Then a grand
March was formed and they all de-
parted into the dining room where
an elegant supper was served A mos
enjoyable time was spent by all pres
ent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
THE WOMAN'S CLUB PRE-
SENTS DAVID COPPERFIELD'

Tuesday evening Miss Katherine
Parrish threw open her spacious
home, to the Woman's Club and en-
tertained in her usual gracious man
ner. Most of the evening was devot-
ed to a short dramatization of David
Copperfield The story being trans
posed to drama by Miss Lillian Gas
kell, who also acted as stage direct
or The par1or was converted into
a stage and the acting, although "a
mateur, brought down the house on
several occasions.
Very delectable refreshments were
served by the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. Parrish, Miss Jessie and mem
bers of the cast encostume.
THE CAST
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
LENT BEGINS MARCH |;
EASTER is ON APRIL is

Lent comes in with March this
year for Ash Wednesday is March
I and Easter will be April 16. This
covers a period of forty-six days, ex-
elusive of Easter, which is not a
part Of Lent. On the face this does
not look right at Lent has but forty
days, but when it is considered that
Sundays are in Lent but not of Lent,
but are counted as feast days, and
as the period between March l and
April Is contains six Sundays, the
count comes right.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
5TH CANDIDATE FOR CO.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

James D. Rouse, a farmer in the
town of Auburndale, was a caller at
the Reporter printing office, on Thurs
day, Jan. 26, and placed his order for
the publication of his announcement
as candidate for County Superintend
ent of Schools in Wood County. 1t
appears in another column of this
paper and explains itself
With five candidates for this office
the people of Wood County will GER
tainly have plenty of timber to Sc
lect from. We understand that the
present incumbent, Robt. Morris will
not be a candidate for reelection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
SIX SONS BEAR PAIL

STEVENS POINT, Wis, Jan. 28.-
The funeral of Alexander Krembs
at Saint Stephens Catholic
church on Saturday was the largest
held here in recent years. The Ca
tholic knights of Coluk bus and the
Elks escorted the body. Friends
were present from Chicago, Hayward
country districts. Six sons were pail
bearers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
THREE WERE
PHYX|ATED
Coal Gas Fatal to Green Bay
FamiIy--Bodies Were Found
by Daughter.

GREEN BAY, Wis, Jan. 2S.-Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Jobilious and her son
Michael Piaskowski, were asphyxiat-
ed by coal gas in their home here
last night. Their bodies were found
this afternoon by a daughter who
had not moved in their sleep, but the
woman had evidently tried to reach
the window, as her body lay on the
floor Jobilious and his wife were
20 and II respectively and the son
was 49,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
LEG BADLY CRUSHED

Word was received today from Ka-
lispel, Mont, stating that Carl Min
nehan had received a serious injury
his right leg being crushed. He was
empolyed in a lumber camp loading
logs and was caught between two logs
crushing his right leg. Although he
is somewhat improved it may be ne
cessary to amputate the member. Ao
cident occurred December 26th, 1910.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
COURT GRANTED
HIS WISH
Prisoner Sentenced to One Year
for Burglary Preferred Pri-
son to Reformat0ry.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Jan. 28.-AI-
bert Grady, aged 19 years, was sen
fenced today to one year at Waupun
for burglary Of the railway depot at
Green Bay reformatory, and in plead
ing guilty. said he would rather go to
the state prison than to go back to
Green Bay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
BODY IN
POTATO CELLAR
Wautoma Woman Missing Since
Monday Found Amid Evil
dences of Suicide---Jury in
vestiqateS

WAUTOMA, Wis, Jan 29.-The
body of Mrs Charles Wiltstock was
found today in an unused potato eel
lar surrounded by evidence of suicide
She disappeared last Monday. She
was sitting in a chair clad only in
her night dress, and had apparently
gone to the barn and procured a guam
tity of paris green, taken it and gone
to the potato cellar to die.
The coroner's jury viewed the body
today and adjourned until Sunday,
some facts having come to their no
tice that demand investigation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
RESCUES SMALL
CHILDREN
Mrs. VIM. kreuger of BeIoit
Pulls Son and Girl Com
pani0n From River.

BELOIT, Wis, Jan. 30.-Stepping
outdoors to shake a rug, Mrs. William
Kreuger saw her son Roy, aged 4,
and Geneyieve Fitzgerald of the same
age, clinging to a spile in a hole in
the ice on Rock river. She dashed
across the. ice and rescued both chii-
dren who were almost senseless from
the cold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
DROPS DEAD
WHILE On DUTY
Charles TiIton, Veteran Engineer
of Milwaukee Road, was
Stricken at ChanninQ

MENOMINIE, Mich, Jan. 26.-En-
gineer Charles Tilton of the Milwaukee
road dropped dead at Charming today
as he was about to take out the way
freight. He was a resident of Green
Bay, At years of age, and one of the
oldest engineers on the line in point
of service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
RISE PARTY

A number of the friends of Mr..
and Mrs. H. Timm rendered them a su
prise party at their home Saturday
evening in honor of their goth we'd
ding anniversary. The evening was
pleasantly spent in social converse.
A delicious luncheon was served. MI
and Mrs. Timm were the recipients
of many beautiful pieces of china.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
PRESENTS
CREDENTIALS
Senator Stephenson Notifies
Senate of LaF0llette's EleC-
tiOn for a New Term.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 3d. :
Without comment, Senator Stephen
son on Monday presented to the SEN
ate the credentials of Senator La Fol
lette for his new term. They were
Senator La Toilette was not present
in the senate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
SAVED FROM SUFFOCATI0N

NEENAH, Wis, Jan. 26.-But for
the prompt action of persons attendins
a banquet at the Presbyterian church
A T. Perry would have been smoth-
cred to death. He was attempting to
repair dumb waiter when the weight
gave way. He was pinned in the bot
tom of the chute His faint calls
for help were heard and he was res
cued nearly unconscious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Anton Koc of Port Edwards to
Michalina Walyeski of Nekoosa.
James Shillcox of town of Freedom
to Anna Estella Power of Marshfield
Gardner Smith of Grand Rapids to
Ella Wheeler of Grand Rapids.
Axle Christensen of town of Lincoln
to Theresa Koubalik of town of Lin
coin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
GRAND RAPIDS VS. NECEDAH

In the Grand Rapids-Necedah bas-
ket ball game played at Necedah
Saturday evening Grand Rapids was
again victorious winning the game
by a score of So to 8.
The local team is playing good ball
this season and more good games
are looked for.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
"VElLED ADVERTISING"

Never in the history Of newspaper
labor have the press agent vultures
been more active in spreading ''veiled
advertising in reading notices" sent
out.
Every mail bears it's burden of
press agents desires to reach the
public and not pay for the publicity
asked. 1t is a nerve work" 1t is an
attempt to spread the fame of this
or that locality; this or that article
of general use; this or that automo-
bile, or thing in general use.
Newspapers are being imposed upon
at. the present time in greater de-
gree than at any period in the past.
The politician expects the newspaper
to sing his praises in season and out
of season The manufacturer expects
the newspapers to carry stories OF
how this or that car made a record
run for endurance or for speed.
The newspaper that can steer its
course between the breakers Of the
press agents is a good one. These lit
tie publicity stunts offered by the
press agents are usually baited with
future" business promises and the
future business seldom arrives. Rail
roads are not above the press agent
game Territory through which GER
tain railroads run must be given
good space for future promise
held out, and other localities are pit
Ted seainst your home city through
the activity of some board Of trade a
little more alert to the value of pub
Ecity than is your own organization
in the SAINT me of business.
The newspaper that is wise in its
day and generation will place a
charge against the "veiled advertis-
ing offered by these press agents, or
keep it's columns clean from the in
vasion of such outlaws.-Aurora Gill;
News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
THE PRETTIEST GIRL
YOU EVER MET

A beautiful ART Panel and Calen-
dar, printed in 13 colors and gold is
being given away by the Farmers
Review, Chicago, Ill, size 74x36in.
1t will be sent to anyone for 10c
(stanps or silver to cover cost of
postage and packing. Get one before
supply is exhausted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
CHILD DIES FROM BURNS

KENOSHA, WIS, Jan. 26.-Ethel
Frances Raiman, aged 8, daughter of
William Raiman, died yesterday as
result of burns received last evening.
In some manner she set fire to her
clothes and they were burned off be-
fore her mother managed to rescue
her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
ARRANGE D|ETZS
CAMP PA|CN
Myra and Leslie in Twin Cities
to Raise Funds for Fathers
Defense.

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 27-Myra and
Leslie Dietz are in the Twin cities.
They had a conference with the Dietz
sympathizers in the Hotel Bufoft
Minneapolis, at IL o'clock Friday
morning to plan for a campaign to
raise money for the defense of the
family in their fight in the Wisconsin
courts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
PLUMBER SHEB0YGAN
PUBLIC SCHOOL

Sheboygan, Wis, Jan. 26.-Every
desk in the high school building was
rifled last night So far as known
no more than $50 in money was secur
ed. but the damage done to property
will amount to several hundred dol
lars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
BEACON LIGHTS ENTERTAIN

The Beacon Lights entertained
J, Looze, Monday evening. The even
ing was spent playing games and
delectable supper was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
RAILROAD WRECK
AT FOND DU LAC

Fond du Lac, Wis, Jan. 26.-Two
engines were derailed and three cars
of merchandise caught fire and burned
in a collision between passenger
and a freight at North Fond du Lac
last night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
BURN SUMMER COTTAGE?

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Jan. 2
-Incendiaries are believed to have
fired the James l.. Gates summer cot
tage at Long lake, in this county,
which was destroyed by fire on Fri
day, causing a loss of $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
CHARGED WITH FORGERY

NEENAH, Wis, Jan. 26.-Frank
Brown of Manitowoc was arrested
hare, charged with forgery. 1t is
claimed that he forged check for
S31 on a Manitowoc merchant. He
was returned to that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
PROTEST AGAINST
TUBERCULlN TEST

KENOSHA, Wis, Jan. 26-Four
hundred farmers gathered here in
meeting and heard speakers a
gainst the tuberculin test. Petitions
to the legislature asking repeal of the
law were signed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
DRUGSTORE is ROBBED

TREMPEALEAU Wis, Jan. 30
Persons S drug store was burglarized
Sunday night and goods to the amount
of $50 taken. Two suspects are be-
lieved to have escaped into Mime
sofa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
TO THE VOTERS OF
WOOD COUNTY

thereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Superintendent
of Schools at the coming Spring cleo
ton l respectfully solicit the aid of
the voters.
1td-wtf. Maude E. Searles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
BURIAL JOURNEY
WAS FATAL
Woman Who Travelled From
California With Husbands
Body Granted Wish and Laid
Beside Him.

GREEN BAY, Wis, Jan. ga trip
from California with the remains of
her husband proved fatal to Mrs. So
ren Peterson who died in this city
of exhaustion, according to doctors
It had been her wish through life
that she might be buried the same
day with her husband and the bodies
were laid to final rest this afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
BADLY INJURED BY TRAIN

TUNNEL CITY, Wis, Jan. 30
While working on the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul tracks, Joseph
McMullen was struck by train and
probably fatally injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
FOR COUNTY
SUPERINTENDENT

To the voters of Wood County:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Supt. of
Schools.
Will H Guilford.
Nekoosa, Wis. tfW.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
A STATE ROAD
NORTH AND SOUTH
Building of Road Urged That
Will Pass Through Grand
Rapids.
CWausau Daily Recordl


Tomahawk people are boosting
for state road. A letter from
Andrew Oelhafen was received here
yesterday in which he asks the re-
cipient to urge the Marathon county
representatives to help the passage
of bill which will be introduced in
the legislature, providing for on ap-
preparation for the construction of
state road. Mr.. Oelhafen writes
that he forwarded the bill to as
semblyman John O'Day, a Lincoln
county representative in the legis-
lature, couple of days ago, for in
PRODUCTION in the legislature. He
adds that the bill has been named
Lincoln County Bill"
The communication reads as fol-
lows:
Tomahawk, Jan 26, II.
Dear Sir
have, this day, forwarded a bill
to John O'Day, assemblyman from
Lincoln county, for him to intro
/
state road through the state COM
mencing at the state line between
| Wisconsin and Illinois on meri-
dian 80 degrees, 80 minutes west
from Greenwich, thence run north
along this line to the Wisconsin
river, thence along the river until
said line is again found and thence
north along said line to the north
ern boundary of the state of Wis
consin.
l hope you will be interested and
urge upon the assemblyman and
senator from your district to help
push and support this bill, and that
yourself will talk "state road until
we as whole will have succeeded.
Have named this the Lincoln
| County Bill"
ANDREW OELHAFEN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
ALEXANDER KREMBS Is DEAD

Alexander Krembs, Sr., one of Ste
passed into the final sleep at 500
this evening-Stevens Point Daily
Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
WHEN. O WHEN WILL OUR
NEW DEPOT MATERIALlZE

For the past five years the citi-
missed a new depot by the c. NJ &
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
HORSE KILLS OWNER

RHINELANDER, Wis, Jan. 30
Thomas Dempsy is dead from the eff
fects of being kicked by a horse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
SECOND VICTIM
Of WRECK
DR.. Boynton of Neenah Serious
Iy Injured in Wreck That
Caused Conductors Death.

NEENAH, Wis, jan 27.-Dr. F.
J. Boynton, prominent dentist, is in
the hospital with fractured arm and
serious internal injuries, as a result
of the wreck Wednesday night at
Fond du Lac on the Northwestern
road in which northbound passenger
co1lided with a freight train. Boyn
ton was caught in the Wreckage Of
the smoker He was returning from
the dentists clinic at Milwaukee. His
condition is considered critical. 1t
was reported in previous dispatches
that no one was injured.
some souvenir pamphlet issued by
the C. NJ & St. P R. R. Co., on
California 1t has a handsome cover,
beautifully illustrated and printed,
of that most attractive state. The
illustrations are scenes taken along
the c. NJ & st. Paul, Union Pacific
and Southern Pacific Ry. lines. 1t
also contains a well written article
giving reasons why travellers ehnuld
avail themselves of these comforts
conveniences and delightful scenery
offered by these companies IN making
this trip. We appreciate the remem-
brance of copy of that pamphlet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY
SUPT. OF SCHOOLS

I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of County Super
intendent of Schools
Clay d. Lamberton,
Principal OF Schools.
Port Edwards, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02

This office is in receipt of the
January Commencement program of
the West High School of Minneapolis.
in which Miss Ernestine Fontaine,
the sixteen year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Fontaine graduated
from the English course on Tuesday
evening, Jan Gath