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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
BALDWIN GUEST AT SEASIDE CLUB
 ANNUAL DALI
Governor is Accompanied by Military Staff in Full Gorgeous Uniform
Reception is Followed by Dance and Supper Served in Large Bay Parlor-Handsome Deco ratiOnS

With Governor Simeon E. Baldwin and his military staff in full dress uniform in attendance the 1911 ball of the Seaside club, was held last evening in the handsome ball room of the club. in State street The ball of last evening was not so thronged as some of the former affairs, making dancing more enjoyable.
 The hour had struck nine when Governor Baldwin and his staff ar rived. Accompanying him were Ad- 1utant General George M. Cole, Col. J. F. Moran of Hartford, Col. William F. Verdi Of New Haven. Col: F. II. Chap in of Hartford. Col. Christopher I. Avery of Groton, Col Samuel H. Fisher of New Haven, Major Edward T. Lyons of Hartford, Major Charles NJ Pinney of Stafford Springs, and his naval aide, Lieut.. Commander Os- born A Day of New Haven.
 On their arrival they were greeted hy the ushers and the. members of the club, and took their stand with President George E. Hill and the other officers of the club in the cen ter of the ball room where they re- ceived the guests of the evening. Dur
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
"lOhDON BELLIES" A SPICY SHOW AT THE PARK THEATRE

Rose SydeIl may be a burlesque queen. but if so. she is a dowager.
 Not so the majority of her chorus ladies" who look young and are un- Questionably shapely. no doubt of this being left in the minds of the audi ence at the Park Theatre last even ing. The chorus costumes leave very little for the imagination and the living picture" poses would make a suit of Porosknit underwear look like Dr. Cooks furs in comparison
 The play is replete with song, dance and merry ouips. some of which are decidedly vulgar. There is one good comedian. Johnny Weber. who elicits roars of laughter. There are also some good song numbers. The chorus is full of g:nger and so is the whole prod If three pieces of cinna- mon represented the amount of spice in an ordinary production. then a jar of cayenne pepper would represent the spice in "The London Belles.'' Per- formances today and tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

ing the reception Bentley's orchestra seated in a suspended gallery render ed the following concert numbers:
 March. eThe Governor" Band and
 Selection. Barry of Balleymore.v Band.
 Intermezzo, ''Heart to Heart" Or chestra.
 Grand Selection from "Aida," Band and Orchestra. The ushers, who escorted the mem bers and guests of the club before the governor and his staff, were: Dr. Frank M. Tukey, George Cornwall, F. A. Dooittle, Berlxley Edwards, Isaac |. Ferris, Ralph Sherwood, Albert w. Smith. pr. J.D. Gould, Harvey Irving. w. w Nichols.t Frederick s. Porter. Frederick Silliman, John V Sterling. w. c. Bristol, Paul Chapman, Ralph Fairchild, F. Hurd, Richard Ha1sey, Joseph Hubbell, John Ray and w. B. W. Smith.
 The evenings dancing program was divided into two parts of 20 numbers each. The dance started at the close of the reception at 10 o'clock and last ed until a. m.
 The decoration scheme was by formed the body of the decorations to the high ceiling and the walls, while ropes of smilax entwined the chandeliers. The musicians gallery was partially hidden by smilax and carnations.a Throughout the spacious halls and reception rooms. potted palms and plants graced the many corners.
 Supper was served in the large bay parlor. In the wide bay windows on the State street side hung a flag, em- blenaatic of the seal of the state. Cut flowers, including azaelas, asparagus and Easter lilies graced the mantels and clung to the many paintings. An elaborate menu under the direction of Chef William P. Crowley was served the guests at 2 D. m.
 Governor Baldwin was the guest yesterday and during the evening of President Hill at his home in Fairfield avenue. The governors staff stopped at the Stratfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
E.. Fl. DILLON & CO.

He declared that parts of it were made out of town, of necessity, as there is no place in Bridgeport capable of doing the work, but that the ma- chine was designed in Bridgeport and assembled here.
 He added that the aeroplane is not a product of the Curtiss factory at Hammondsport, as reported, but is made largely from his own design. He stamped the story as malicious att tempt to discredit him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

hunters of the game taken, was SUD- ported by MT. Morris of New Haven.
 There was no opposition other than indicated by questions of committee members, to the effect that while a good idea, it wouldn't work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
BERARD-BRONSON

Alfred Charles Berard the third sor
of Mrs. Lucian Berard of this city
who has been teaching in the state
school for boys at Waukesha The past
two years and Miss Matte Bronson
also of this city were married Thurs
day morning, June 20, 1911, at nine
thirty o'clock, at IS. Peter & Paul
church, Rev VIM. Reding officiating.
They were attended by Curtis
Berard, a brother Of the groom and
Miss Miranda Mosher, an intimate
friend of the bride A wedding din
ner was served to relatives and a
few friends after which the young
couple left on the Green Bay &
Western at 2:47 for Green Bay. from
where they will take a boat for Chi
cago. There they will visit a few
days with Dr. Berard and then they
will take a "trip through the east. On
their return home they will go to
housekeeping in a house already pro
Vided and fitted up for them ada
cent to the State School. This young
couple have the best wishes of a
large circle of relatives and friends
who wish them a prosperous future
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
ALMOST 4
SERIOUS ACCIDENT

A party consisting of man and
his wife and two children of Marsh
field, started for Grand Rapids. in
a new automobile which had been run
only two days. The owner was in
charge of the car and he was a new
driver, When within about three
miles of this city on the Sigel road
his car skidded on him aud went in
to a ditch feet deep head-on. When
the car struck bottom in the ditch
it threw the wife and two children,
also the father, headIong, all of whom
struck the glass shield which was
double, breaking it and bending the
frame. No severe cuts. They re
covered themselves and got out OF
their dilemma by telephoning Sam
Rawson, the garage man to come and
help them out. He did Sc and brought
the people into this city. repaire,
the damages to the car as best he
could temporarily and brought the car
to his garage, where it was over
hauled. 1t was a coIse call for
this family and they all considered
themselves fortunate in receiving
no further injuries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
YOYEY-DOESBERG

Miss Marguerite VOyer and Russell
Ayary Doesberg were married at st.
Peter and Pauls church Thursday
morning at five-thfrty o'clock, June
twenty-ninth, Father William Reding
performing the ceremony. Miss Lu-
IN Hayes acted as bridesmaid and
Emanuel Voyer, brother of the bride
was best man The altar was bank
ed with marguerites and presented a
beautiful appearance. At six o'clock
a four course wedding breakfast was
served to the wedding party at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. e.
VOyer. The table and dining room
were beautifully decorated with roses
and marguerites. Mr.. and Mrs. Does
berg left for Holland, Mich, Thursday
where Mr.. Doesberg is employed and
where they viii make their future
home. The bride was attired in a
blue messaIine gown and Miss Hayes
also wore blue messaline.
Mrs. Doesberg has always resided
in Grand Rapids and is a very esti-
mable young lady and the groom is
a young man of stsrlfng worth. The
best wishes of their many friends in
this city go with them Oh their jour
ney through life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06

son of Frank stahl both OF this city.
They were attended by Miss Lydia
StahI, sister OF the groom as brides
maid and Henry Demitz brother Of
the bride as best man. Rev. WIN. Red
ing. performed the ceremony. in the
presence Of the immediate relatives
OF the contracting parties. The bride
was attired in a gown of white silk
chiffon over white messaIine and Miss
Stahl wore white. organdie. A we'd
ding breakfast was served at s. 80
to the wedding party, covers being Iaic
for fourteen After which Mr.. and
Mrs. Stahl left on the Green Bay and
Western for Waupaca where they viii
spend a week at the lakes. They viii
make their home in this city. the
groom being employed at Port Ed
wards. Both OF the young people are
well and favorably known in this city
and have many friends to wish them
'ong and happy welded life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
CELE-
BRATION FINE

The excellent program rendered at
Nekoosa on the Fourth, and the dane
ing and other amusements at the pa
vilion nearby. were both very largely
patronized by the citizens Of Grand
Rapids. Nekoosa had advertised an
excellent program which they carried
out in detail.
The Street Car Company transport
ed during the day, four thousand five
hundred people to and from these
points. Dancing prevailed at the pa
vilion afternoon and evening. Ex-
ceuent music was furnished and re
reshments served. Everybody that at
tended the exercises at Nakoosa and
at The pavilion report a mos. delight
full time The Nakoosa people were
prepared 10 give their visitors not on
" a good time but to supply them with
good things to eat and refreshments.
They appreciate the large patronage
they. received from their friends at
the County Seat. They are thankful
for the remembrance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
GRAND RAPIDS 8
STEVENS POINT Z

Base ball fans and lovers of the Ma
tionaI game in this city went to Ste
vens Point on the Fourth to Join in
the celebration there and to witness
a hotly contested game Of baseball
between these two teams. The Ste
vens Point aggregation had won four
straight games from Grand Rapids and
upon this day the Grand Rapids boys
thought they would return the compi
ment and win the game.
The game was fast and furious frol
start to finish Foster was at his
best and pitched a star game. The
heavy hitters Of Stevens Point did
mt seem to be able to get to him at
.au, getting but four hits in the entire
game. Talbot's work at short was per
feet. He got several chances and some
real hot ones and made everyone good
Sinnet and YOungman showed THEN
ability as hitters by each getting two
clean hits. Brennan, Fellows, Moyes
and Powell each got a hit Powell s
going out for three sacks. In fact
the boys all played star ball and if
the fans will just stick by the team
Grand Rapids will have a ball team
that they can all be proud of.
Score by innings:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
TEN COMMANDMENTS
FOR A SPOTLESS TOWN

l. Don't throw anything on the
side walk or street. Find q rubbish
can.
?. Don't tear ND paDer ana seat
ter it everywhere.
3. Don't let any piles Of ashes or
rubbish stay in your back ward
4. Don't mix ashes and garbage
in the SAME can Pics don't like tn
eat old coal or cIfntprs
5 Don't fin the ash hin o. oar
bage can too full
6. Don't chalk the sidewalk. fences
buildings OF pavements.
z. Don't forget that horses love
banana skins. A banana skin isn't
dangerous If If is inside horses
stomach.
& Don't do anv.bfna that win
bring DISGRACE to the eitv where Won
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
DRINK BUTTER MILK
AND LIVE LONG

Drink ButtarmiIk and live to be a
hundred. This is the advice of a ply
stefan who is practicing what he
breaches.
Some years ago it was observed
by travellers that the people of the
Balkan states had an unusually large
number of very old people in their
population Every village had men and
women who had passed the century
mark and it was said to be unusual
for any one to die under eighty.
Investigation showed that butter
milk is staple article of diet in that
part of Europe, and scientific men
seriously took up the study of butter
milk with really remarkable results.
Every physician will tell you that
man is as old as his arteries. Now the
germs which attack the arteries are.
born Of fermentation in the stomach.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06


the hay had to be cut with scythss
and poled out by men. to some
spot slightly higher than the rest of
the marsh, there to be stacked until
the ground roze, 50 that it could be
hauled. Now those same lands are
producing large crops Of timothy. cIo-
yer, wheat, oats. rye, barley speltz,
and flax.
Then the standard price for the
best Of these lands was $4,000 per
forty, and many Of them could not be
sold at all. Now the same lands where
sufficiently drained and accessible by
roads, readily sell for prices ranging
from $500 to $500 per acre. some
sell at even higher prices.
From some. OF these drained marsh
lands several successive tame crops
have now been removed, without the
lands showing any. decrease in produr
tiveness. Two and one-haf tons OF
tame hay per acre is not an unusual
crop. sixty-five TO seventy bushels
of good oats to the acre have been
grown by several farmers on their
drained marsh and in one case a con
siderable tract yielded ninety-one bu
shells Of oats per acre. Twenty-eight
to thirty-fiva bushels Of wheat to
the acre, grading No 2 in Chicago
have repeatedly been grown on these
drained marshes, while mammoth clio
YER hay yielded more than two tons
per acre, and winter rye twenty-five
to thirty-five bushels per acre. These
yields are above the average yield
Of the best up-lands about the drained
areas.
Heretofore the drained marshes il
/ Central Wisconsin have been sparse
Iy settled, because they were new"
but settlers are now coming in rap
idly and building large and good farm
buildings.
Seven years ago only one house
| could be seen from the O. & N. w
Ry., in the Portage County Drainage
District, now twenty groups Of farm
buildings can be seen from that roaC
within that District
A considerable number of new resi-
/ dents have, this spring moved int
the Remington Drainage District anC
several thousandacres have been seed
ed to tame grass and grains in tina
and other drainage districts in Wool
county. These crops look well il
spite Of the excessively wet spring
it looks as if the optimistic views
Of the men who projected these drair
ages would be justified by the facts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
VERY QUIET 4TH.
NO CELEBRATION
Grand Rapids Fails To CeIe-
brate First Time In Many
Voeu

Lovers Of a quiet, sane Fourth of
July certainly had an opportunity to
enjoy such in Grand Rapids on Tues
day. The city had more the appear
ance of the SABBATH than National
Holiday. A large per centage Of our
citizens went to Stevens Point to wit
ness a very interesting base ball game
Others went to Port Edwards and Ne
koosa, Arpfn, the Pavilion, Rudolph,
and Pittsyille to visit friends and
spend the day with them in these
various places. Others attended pub
lie and private picnic parties in grove
and shady hooks. There was nothing
doing in the line of a celebration or
program Of any character. The wealth
er was warm and close but not quite
as hot as it had been a few days
prior
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
GOOD TEMPLAR
PICNIC

The basket picnic at Woods grove
given by the Good TempIars was a
success, but only about 100 persons
took advantage of it. Mr.. A. R. Buck
MANS address was political in the ex-
IRENE. He said the only bright star
in the political sky that promised any
thing for 1912 was the Three Million
League. The Saloon was a blessing.
it was digging a deep grave for the
old parties and it and they would be
buried together. Leave the saloon a.
lone, but secure the officers of gov
eminent and take the 5000, 100000 taz
off of liquor and get Uncle Sam out
of the business. I am a saIoonkeeper
and brewer, and so are you as long
as Uncle Sam is in the business"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
NEW APPORTloNmEnT LAW.

. " A''' A-tA t-fN W.
Unless the act is vetoed by the Go,
ernor the following is the apportton
ment as far as Wood county is con.
cerned
Wood county is an Assembly Dis
trice by itself as heretofore.
Wood and Clark counties form a
Senatorial District BY themselves
and is numbered 24th
Marathon, Portage, Waupaca, Woot
Shawano and Waushara make up the
Eighth Congressional District.
Residents Of Wood county are pref
ty well satisfied with their location
in the new apportioument The coun-
ties are contiguous and have inter
ests in common. We hope the charge
made BY others not satisfied. that
some oil the LEGISLATORS have only had
their selfish political interests at
stake, in making the new aDporron-
ment is MOI true. Such motives are
never successful and if so, only tenn
porary
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06

terioration in other crops, there Is lit
tie question that the total harvest
viii be the greatest in the country S
history And crop conditions else
where throughout the world, taken as
a whole, are eminantly satisfactory.
Increased activity in the iron and
steel trade is an encouraging feature
Of the weeks developments, Larger
buying Of certain steel products has
followed the recent price reductions.
Lower prices for wire products were
announced this week, reductions hav-
ing been made doubtless for the pur-
pose OF stimulating greater business.
Steel rails are still unchanged in quo
tatons, prices remaining the same as
they have been in times of active de
mand. If some concessions we're 10
be made on rail prices it is almost
certain that the mills would be run
ming nearer capacity than they are
now. Railroads have been postDonins
the purchasing Of rails in the hops
that prices may be reduced. They
have been forced to exercise economy
and old rails have been made to esrve
longer than would have been the case
had prices been reduced with those
of other commodities. The mills doubt
less have lost a certain amount Of
business on this account which cannot
be regained. Railway companies notur
ally believe that it is only a quas-
ton Of time until rail prices will
De reduced. for the tendency Of price
movements for almost all commodities
is downward. The sooner the bottom
has been reached the sooner will
business take a normal IeveI-Chris
tian Science Monitor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
DANGEROUS CASE
Of RABIES
Head OF Dog Sent TO Madison
and Diagnoses Reported as
Radios,

Mr.. Hagen, resident of Wick
hams Addition, had a family dog who
showed signs of rabies and the au-
thorities had the dog killed. But be-
fore this was done, Mr.. Hagan's son
vas bitten by the dog. also a Mrs.
Jones who resides nearby. We under
stand also that he had bitten many
ohter dogs all of whom have been kill
ed by their owners. The dogs head
was sent to Madison for diagnosis by
the city authorities and they receiv-
ed a message Monday corroboratfng
the report Since then the boy has
been sent to Madison for treatment
and We understand Mrs. Jones is go
ng. Owners of dogs are requested
to keep them shut up under control.
or muzzled when allowed to run This
is done as a precautionary measure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06

The Scientists who Investigated
the properties of butermlk have dis
covered that the Tactic germ which it
contains is a bitter and active enemy
Of the germs which attack the arter
les. This is not mere theory. It has
been proven by thousands of expert
ments and it has become a definitely
known medicine which is becoming
more and more useful in the treat
ment of certain diseases.
so drink buttermilk and you not
only will live long, but you'll have
no headaches and no dark-brown taste
the next morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06

WEDDING

Miss Adelaide SkeeI of this city and
Joseph Nosber Of Moose Jaw, Sas-
ketchwan, Can. were married Thurs
day, Jane %, 1911, at PorteI. Canada
at the Presbyterian church. They left
for Moose Jaw, Immediately after the
ceremony where the groom holds a
responsible position as construction
foreman for the Canadian Pacific r.
r., and where they will make their
future home, Mr.. Mosher is a form
er resident of Grand Rapids, and Miss
Skeel is d daughter Of Mrs. Nargar
ct Skeel and has made this city her
home the greater part of her life.
They both have many friends here
who unite in extending the heartiest
Of congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
DRAINED MARSH
LANDS

A trip through the drained marshes
Of Wood ana Portage counties would
be worth the while .of anyone inter
ested in the material prosperity Of
Central Wisconsin. Ten years ago
not a drainage ditch was found in
either the Buena Vista marsh (now
Portage County Drainage DISTRICT
east OF Grand Rapids. or in the
vast body of marsh that lies in Wood
Jackson and juneau counties. around
and south west OF Babcock. Most Of
the latter marsh is now included in
the Remington, Kert Creek and Gran
berry Greek Drainage Districts.
Now, running thru those marshes
are more than one hundred fifty mile
Of drains. many Of them in size and
carrying capacity rivalfng small riv-
ers.
Ten years ago much Of these marsI
lands was floating bog, SO soft that
when a man walked across it the
ground would tramble for rods aroun6
him. Now these lands are so dry that
teams drawing heavy loads can cross
them almost anywhere.
Then keeping up roads thru these
marshes was considered impossible.
Now good roads cross them wherever
needed.
Then no crop, other than marsh hay
and occasionally eranberries was har
vested from them and much OF the
land was too wet to grow good marsh
hay. And many seasons the lands cut
over for marsh hay were so soft that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-06
TIE BUSINESS SITUATION


When it is considered that more
than 10000 bids were received by the
government this week for the 500
100000 , per cent Panama bonds. an,
when it is realized that the issue was
three times oversubscribed, some i
dea win be gained as to the enormous
amount OF money that is now seeking
Investment Tt is gratifying to. know
that these bonds were distributed a.
mons almost 1900 successful bidders.
Prices now paid for them in the mar
ket are such as win net the investors
considerably less than 3 per cent
There has been heavy uading in this
issue since the awards were made,
and prices are ven above the sub
scrtption figures. The great success
Of this new issue and the big demand
on the part of individual investors
indicate in striking manner the faith
OF the public in the credit OF the ma
ton. and doubtless will 50 impress
capitalists of foreign countries.
Business interests have seldom laid
SO much stress upon crop conditions
and their relation TO the country S
industries as they are dofng at pres
ent. Reports as to the crop situation
should not be taken too seriously,
however, during the month OF June
Crop ''scares' are usually prevalent
at this time. and are often used to
manipulate market prices for the GER
eals and cotton. During the present
month some deterioration may have
occurred, but, with the exception OF
winter wheat, it is too early to form
anything like an accurate estimate as
to what the aggregate yield win be
1t is quite certain that tle total crop
Of winter wheat viii be larger than
last year. Allowing for the usual de-