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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
EASTER SERVICES
Church Decorations Beautiful
and Large Audiences Attend
all Services.

While Easter day was not as warm
and pleasant day as many would
like to have seen it, yet it was clear
and cold. Quite a strong north wind
was blowing most of the day. All
church societies made preparations
for excellent programs for that day
The attendance was large and the
Easter hat and cloak was in evidence
on every hand. At the Congregation
al church, there was a large attend
ance at the Sabbath school where they
had special services. 1t was parents
day. At the morning service the
choir, furnished a delightful program
of Easter music. Mrs. Guy Nash,
leader of the choir, and Attorney
John Roberts furnished two duets
which were very good and cordially
received. Miss Ruby Natwick sang
a solo, in her usual clear and eff
cient manner, which was greatly ap-
preciated. The audience room was
crowded to it's capacity and the
Easter sermon by the pastor, Rev
Fred Staff, was excellent. Many
Easter lilies decorated the pulpit ant
tables in front of the pulpit, lending
their perfume and beauty to the
services. All the other churches had
services, but we We're unable to get
reports from them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
INF PRESS|VE Good
FRIDAY SERVICES

The beautiful sacred meditation
"Olivet to Calvary and the cruel
fixion of Jesus as presented on Good
Friday evening, at the church of ST.
John, assisted by Mr. F. w. Car
berry, and Richard S. Davis, who
sang the tenor and baritone solos
was without exception the most per-
fectly prepared and beautifully rem
dered cantata ever given in Grand
Rapids. Father FIeidner gave some
very appropriate remarks which were
a fitting prelude to the music that
followed. The church was packed to
the doors, the vestibule being filled
with those willing to stand during
the entire service. Mrs. Isaac P. Wit
ter organist, and director showed
wonderful skill in the way in which
she trained the choir, which has oc-
cupied six months of preparation The
Mesdames E. B. Redford
Alvin Voss, Fred Stamm, VIM. Nc
Glynn and the Misses Edith Weeks.
Katherine Gibson, Ella Merriam, Ka-
therine Steele and Mildred MacKin-
non. Altos, Mrs. Geo. w. PurneII,
and Miss Edith Lynn. Tenors, Mr..
Louis Reichel, Mr. A. Voss, Glen
Clark. Bases, F. A. Stamm, Rev.
NJ. B. Milne, Reginald MacKinnon
and Mr.. G. A. Normington. Miss
Helen Gilkey pianist, and Mrs. Isaac
P. Witter organist and director, as
sisted by Mr.. Carberry and Mr.. Da-
VS., made choir worthy of any city
church. These services began at 8
O'Clock Friday morning. Litany at
II o'clock noon. and Children's SER
vice at o'clock p. m. followed by
the rendering of this perfect offering
of prayer and praise made a most fit
ting climax for the end of
holy week. The reverence of the
Congregation and of the choir, the
tenderness of the pathetic words of
the crucifixion made the sacred meet
ing sink deep into the hearts of all
present and the hymns which gave
the whole congregation an opportunity
to stand and join their voices with
the choir in an offering to Almighty
God.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
PASSING Of
MRS. CHARLES
H. BROWN

Mrs Charles H Brown had been
in failing healthsince last summer
She was taken with pIuerfsy and
from that trouble followed a general
breaking down Of her physical sys-
TEN. As result of this trouble she
died at her family residence on the
west side in this city Saturday morn
ing at $50 o'clock. April s. 1912.
In the death of Mrs Brown, Grand
Rapids loses one of her Oldest and
highly respected citizens who was
faVorably known for her many excel
lent qualities both of head and heart.
During her life she was always con
spicuous in church society work and
connected with the good of
Grand Rapids. She had written many
excellent articles on the early history
OF this country and the immediate
vicinity of Grand Rapids. In every
respect she had been a good wife,
mother and citizen, whose impress
has not only been left upon her
family but upon the community in
which she lived. We take pleasure
in paying respect to her memory.
Mrs. Chas H. Brown, whose maid
en- name was Julia E. Lyman, was
born the 29th day of January 1889, at
Berkshire county, Mass.
She was married to Charles H.
Brown, December 81, 1862, at Hins-
dale the home of her childhood. She
came to Grand Rapids Immediately
after marriage, where she continued
to reside until her death, with the ex-
ception of a few years spent in Daw-
son, N. D. Her husband preceded
her in death September II, 1896. She
is survived by an only son Burton L.
Brown of this city, one brother and
two sisters of Battle Greek, Mich.
She united with the Methodist Epis-
copal church in her childhood and
continued faithful worker in that
church UP to the time of her last
illness.
The funeral services were held
at the Methodist church, Tuesday,
April 9Th, at 2 o'clock p. m. Pray
er at the house at 231 4th avenue
south at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. John
Reynolds presiding elder in the James
vile district, who preached her hus-
bands funeral sermon officiated,
assisted by Rev. Francis A Pease,
of this church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
GRAND RAP IDS
IN THEITINERARy
Merchants and Manufacturers
of Milwaukee to Visit This
City in June.

The Merchants and Manufacturers
Association Of Milwaukee, embracing
in its membership over one thousand
of the leading business men of the
state metropolis, has included Grand
Rapids in the itinerary for its Twel-
fth Annual Trade Excursion, which
will leave Milwaukee Monday, June
3, and return Sunday, June 9.
The tour this year will be a mid
Wisconsin affair, embracing over
thirty of the leading cities and towns
of the state, from Burlington on the
south to Hurley and Ashland on the
north The tour will be wholly with
in the boundaries of the state ex-
cept that the party will cross the
Montreal river at Hurley and visit
the city of Ironwood, in Gogebic
county, Michigan
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
GOING TO
GRAND RAPIDS

w. A Baldauf, who has been a
member of the local High school fac
ulty for the past two years, and has
also coached the various athletic or
ganizations of the school, has re
ceived and accepted a very desirable
position as teacher of mathematics
and athletic coach in the Grand Rap
ids High school. Mr.. Baldauf has
been very successful in his work at
the local school, both in the school
room and on the athletic field, and
has made many friends who, although
they viii regret his going away, will
wish him success in his new field.
Stevens Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
EXPERT PLUMBER RETURNS

NJ Webber who has been stay
ing at his home near the Fourteen
Mile creek, has returned to the
city and will have charge of the
plumbing department of the Nash
Hardware Co. Mr.. Webber has been
employed by the Nash Hardware Co.
for several years and is an expert
plumber His first work, since his
return, will be the installation of the
plumbing in the Taylor & Scott buid-
ing. Mr.. Webber was in the plumbing
business in Chicago for a number of
years and left there on account of
his health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
PLUMBERS MEET In
STEVENS POINT

Messrs. w. H. Hess and J. E. Far
ley, plumbers of this city went to
Stevens Point, Tuesday morning, to
attend a district meeting of the Cen
trail Wisconsin social, benevolent
and sanitary club which was called
to order by its president, Edw. l..
Pine at Stevens Point, Wis, Tuesday
The following cities are Incorporated
in this district; Wausau, Merrill,
Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Amigo,
Waupaca, Grand Rapids, Stevens
Point, Marshfield, GlintonviIle, and
Shawano. There viii be several mat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
MAyORICOHEN
CONGRAT TULATED
Many TeIegrams3 and 7 e | E.
phone Messages Received
From Outside Friends.

In an interview with Mayor-elect
Cohen, he stated that he was highly
gratified at the large vote he had
received and wished to express his
thanks to those who worked for him
and did such good work without any
promises or compensation Of any kind
whatever. He further stated that
while he had received the votes Of
III Of the yotres he wants the remain
der Of the 1865 voters to know that
he will be Mayor for them and the
whole city of Grand Rapids, and
that he does not hold any grudge a.
gainst any one for voting against him
as it is the right of every American ci-
tizen to vote for whom he pleases.
He regrets that some of his opponents
resorted to mud singing and the
making Of false statements regarding
him for campaign purposes, and he
feels that in the bottom Of their
hearts, that what they said was not
true
Mr. Cohen said that he hoped that
all citizens would unite with him and
help him to give the city of Grand
Rapids a good sound business like
administration. He intends to make
good and with the cooperation of
the people hopes to make Grand
Rapids a better city in many ways.
Regarding the city offices that
he will fill, he stated that he would
not at this time give out the names
of the men he had selected, but tha-
they would be men fully capable and
Well qualified for the various posi-
tions.
Mayor-elect Cohen, has received
number Of kilograms congratuIating
him upon his election. Among them
We're the following:
Wausau, Wis, April u. Mr.. J.
A. Cohen, Grand Rapids, Wis. Heart
lest congratulations and success.
Could not phone you Mr.. and Mrs.
Max Cohen and daughter.
Milwaukee, Wis Mr.. J. A Cohen,
Grand Rapids, Wis. Wish to extend
heartiest congratulations. Your all
right Joe Landurer
Stanley, Wis. Hon ]. A. Cohen,
Grand Rapids, Wis. Congratulations
to the people of Grand Rapids ON
their good sense. Here's to you. NJ
Isenberg.
Milwaukee, Wis Mr. J. A. Cohen,
Grand Rapids, Wis. Grand Rapids
showed good judgment. Success to
you. H. Stern Jr. & Bros. Co.
Milwaukee, Wis. Mr.. J. A. Cohen.
Congratulations and best wishes to
the new Mayor. Mrs. N. Cohen.
Merrill, Wis. Joe Cohen. Congra-
tulations to the new Mayor of Grand
Rapids from Merrill Daily HeroId.
w B. ChiIsen.
Milwaukee, Wis. J. A. Cohen. Hope
you make as good a Mayor as you
have a merchant Albert Eisen.
Beside the kilograms, a number of
letters and phone messages have been
received by Mr. Cohen congratulating
him upon his election and predicting
a successful administration conducted
on strictly business principles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11

stripped nearly all of his clothing off
and was found in an almost nude con
dition. He is an undersized man and
while having the appearance of a
boy, he Is supposed to be in the
neighborhood Of 81 years old. 1t ap-
pears that he came up to New Rome
on April 1st with a man who intend
ed to purchase the Janacek farm and
there was an agreement between this
man and Mr.. Janecek that in the e.
vent of his not purchasing the farm,
the man who later committed the crime
was to stay and assist Mr.. Janacek
with the farm work the coming sea-
son. Mr.. Janeoek, is survived by
wife, two sons and a daughter. One
of the sons is located in British
Columbia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
JAMES JANECEk DIES
FROM HIS INJURIES

James Janecek, the man who was
hit with an ak by an insane man at
New Rome on Friday morning, died
at the Riverview hospital at ten min
utes past six o'clock on Sunday morn
ing. The man who committed the
deed has been captured. He was
found Sunday morning hiding in a
shack near the Barnum school house
and is now lodged in the Adams
County Jail, at Friendship. The man
is crazy beyond a doubt. He had
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
AUTOMOBILE NEWS

Officials of the Milwaukee Auto
mobile Association have telegraphed
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., president
of the Motor Cup Holding associa-
ton of the American Automobile as
sociation accepting Milwaukee as
the site for the 1912 Grand Prix and
Vanderbilt cup contests, which were
held last year at Savannah, Ga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH NOTES

The Easter services at the Method
ist church We're carried out as noted
in The Reporter on Saturday evening
and were in every way equal to any
thing of the kind ever given in eel
ebration of the event of the resurrec
-tion of the Christ. The decorations
were very artistic and pleasing in ar
rangement, consisting Of palms, ferns
lilies, a large cross, over
which hoYered dozen doves on wings
and as the wind blew gently into the
open window, they looked as if flying
the effect was very pleasing indeed.
The music was all that could be de-
sired. The morning sermon dealt
with lessons from ''The Deserted
Grave" and the pres cher said that
the resurrection of Jesus tells of com
fort for every mourner, dispelIs every
sorrow, and dries up our tears. 1t
turns the sorrow of affliction into
the joy of consolation. 1t turns the
sorrow of doubt and fear into the joy
of full assurance. 1t tells of the re
surrection from the death of sin un-
to the life of righteousness 1t has
turned the sorrow of death into the
joy of life. It tells of the joy of
reunion with those whom we have
loved and lost a WHILE" in that
land where there is no sorrow, nor
sin, nor death. There was a large
congregation present. The Sunday
school exercises in the evening attract
ed a congregation which filled all the
seats and chairs in the aisles. The
services were just an hour long, and
moved off without a hitch. The sing
ing and speaking was well done, all
the young folks doing their part in
a very creditable manner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
CLARK DELE.
Gates MAJOR|T.
les IN EIGHTH
About 500 for KretIow and
About 400 for PankoW Over
Wilson Candidates,

WAUSAU, Wis, April 8.-Fun re
turns for the six counties in the
Eighth district show that E. G.
Kretlow and Adolph G. Pankow,
Clark candidates for delegates to
the Democratic national convention,
were elected. The total vote was:
Wilson delegates-Gogins, 2,260;
Thayer, 1888.
Clark decentralization, 2,715;
Pankow, 2,405.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
WILL FLY At
WAUSAU FAIR
Badger Birdman Announces He
Has Built Passenger Aero
plane.

WAUSAU, Wis, April John
Schwister, the Wausau birdman, who
is in Minneapolis, announces that he
has built a passeng aeroplane and
that he will give exhibition flights at
the county fair in this city next fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
A NEW BAKERY

J. H. Chapman of Manitowoc, has
rented the west half of the old John
son & Hill Co.'s store and will open
bakery in it as soon as it can
be fitted up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
ATTEND RODG.
ERS'S FUNERAL
Mrs. F. B. Whiting, Neenah,
Sister of Aviat0r's Wife Goes
to PittsbUrq.

NEENAH, Wis, April 6.-Mrs. F.
G. Whiting Left for Chicago today
where she will meet her sister, Mrs.
Cal Rodgers, wife of the dead ayia-
tor, whose body is being taken to
Pittsburgh. Mrs Whiting viii accom-
pany the remains to Pittsburgh
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11
EXCITING RUNAWAY

An exciting runaway occurred on
the west side Monday. A farm
ers team became frightened at the
Interurban car which leaves here at
$50 a. m. T he horses broke away
from the wagon and ran west on
Grand avenue starting from near the
SieWert market.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11

Next Sunday will be ''Woman's
Day. and in the morning a sermon
by a woman on 'The Modern Wo-
man and Her Church" In the even
ing the pastor will give an address
to young women on the theme-"The
Girl To Admire
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11

Mrs. w. L. Scott is having her
house freshly shingled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11

Wood for sale by E. C. Ketchum.
Phone Alb. tt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11

One hundred leading business men
of Milwaukee will make the trip
travelling on the finest private train
that has ever been run through Wis
cOnsin, fully vestibuled and electric
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-11

Read the ADS in this issue.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
pON,TS.

Don't cry over split milk" when the
COW kicks the bucket, but if it's your
fault don't be liar and blame Ma
riar.
Don't forget that green corn and
buckwhcat are the cause of many
deaths among the turkeys in the fail.
Don't let the spawows get the sun
flower seeds FirecraCkers thrown at
them occasionally soon put You on their
black liqt
Don't -pect Lens to do we'll on
musy litter Money put into good
straw for scratch is not wasted. Drop
pings mixed with litter and allowed 70
rot make the finest fertilizer,
Don't laugh at your city kozens when
they come on the farm. They may not
know all about cows, nor do you know
all about bulls and bears and high
balls.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
BUTTER FAT AND FILTH.

When the small sample of cream con-
tanned in the Babcock testing tube at
creamery is so odorous that it offends
the nostrils at distance of several
inches it is high time for the butter
maker or manager to inquire into the
conditions existing on the farm from
which this cream comes which are re-
sponsble for the smell. 1t is highly
important that the Bahcock test should
be used to determine the per cent of
butter fat of the cream contributed by
different patrons, but it is just as i'm
portant that the cream furnished should
be produced under conditions which
will insure its being sweet and clean.
There is a whole lot of missionary
work to be done along this line. and
there is especial need of it in those
localities served Uy gathered cream
factories.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
CORNWALL,

Mrs. Ben Fields is in the Mary Fletcher
hospital in Burlington, where she was
operated on week ago. She is gaining
as fast as possible.
Atlee Douglass was operated on a
week ago for appendicitis. He is rapidly
gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Douglas and Frank
Manchester are attending the State fair
in White River Junction.
Mrs. G. E. Ward returned home Mon.
day after several weeks in Burlington.
Miss BeTnice Stevens is in Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram w. Foote an.
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Arabella, to Stewart L. Benedict.
Carlton Warner and Ralph Foote have
entered the freshman class at Middlebury
college.
The selectmen are having the much
needed repairs done to the north approach
to the iron bridge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
Advice to Boys and Girls

Save your pennies and send them to
the Hyde Park Savings Bank.
That Bank receives either pennies,
dimes or dollars
Why?
children to be frugal and to have a little
bank account of their own, even though
the initial deposit is the smallest possible
sum.
Children who commence an account
on a penny, nickel, or a dime, often
grow into capitalists later on.
The way to become II capitalist is to
commence now to save the pennies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
SHOULD FAVE ONE.

There is no reason under the sun
why the man who owns a quarter sec
ton farm and has money in the bank
besides should not own an automobile.
Both he and his wife and quite likely
other members of the family have
worked hard to acquire the property.
and 1t is entirely fitting that they
should take this method of realizing
some tangible pleasure and comfort
from the result OF their iabors. They
will be able to enjoy many a trip
abroad. visit with neighbors and
friends more often than before. and,
besides this, the very change that the
automobile will give them will serve
to make the farm and its various in
terests no less attractive.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
THE RAIN.

Oh, what blessing is the rain
That falleth gently to the earthl
How many million blades Of grass
A single shower giveth BIRTH
II purifes the atmosphere;
1t filleth up the crystal springs;
1t bringeth Joy to rustling corn.
The desert claps its hands and sings.
1t sparkles in the roses heart;
1t glistens on the golden wheat;
II brings to all the wine of life.
oh. sparkling raindrops. pure and sweet
The flowers praise thee with their breath
The birds give welcome in glad glee,
The green trees wave their leafy boughs,
Oh, precious shower, to welcome thee!
The desert blossoms as the rose,
Green hills drink in refreshment free,
The rivers. seas and babbling brooks
Bear richer gifts because Of thee.
/ thank thee. Father. for the rain
That bringeth drink and daily bread.
] thank thee for thy wondrous gifts,
In richest bounty round me spread.
c. M. BARNITz
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20

FANCY WHITE ROCK CAPONS-
following trough mixture for twenty.
four days:
Equal parts ground oats, barley and
buckwheat wet up with whole milk,
skimmilk or buttermilk to the consist
ency Of cream.
First week feed warm three times q
day all they can eat in fifteen min
utes.
Second week twice a day all they
can clean up in thirty minutes.
Last ten days substitute cornmeal for
buckwheat. Water, grit, charcoal, must
be kept before the birds, and they must
be kept free from filth and lice
We show a picture of White Rock
capOns that were emasculated at three
months, dressed at ten months, reached
as high as fifteen pounds live weight
and sold for 80 cents. The operation is
easy. They are easy to raise and pay
better than turkeys.
Feed capons as follows;
Keep hoppers of wheat, cracked corn,
hulled outs, beef scrap, grit, shell and
milk mash of two parts bran and one
each of wheat mids. ground oats and
cornmeal.
Two weeks before market remove
hoppers and three times a day feed a
milk mash, four parts cornmeal, two
parts mids, two parts ground oats and
one part bran, and throw in a little
cracked corn between meals.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-09-20
Church " ote s.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Rev. A. A. Lancaster, Pastor.


Morning worship 10 40 preaching by
the pastor, subject The Perpetual Mira
Gle of Christianity, Its Test and Scope.
The Bible School meets at 10 o'clock
There are classes for all. Young Peoples
Society meets at ;45 in the vestry. All
the young people of the town and college
are cordially invited. Evening worship
at 1870
Sunday, September 30. will be
observed as Rally Day in the Bible School.
special program has been arranged and
record breaking attendance is expected.
AT the last meeting of the Boy Scouts
the question, Resolved, that the Unite
States should fortifv the Panama canal,
was debated. The affirmative was held
by Irving Yates and Henry Moore, the
negative by Warren Fletcher and Harold
Dwire. The decision was two for the
affirmative and one for the negative.
There will be another debate next
Wednesday on the relative merits of the
horse and the automobile. Donald
Yates being the first member
of the local troop to secure six
new members, has earned the right to be
made Patrol Leader and will be induct.
ed into office October ninth. The troop
has recently purchased new ash slaves
as part of the required outfit for Boy
Scout.