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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
BIRON.

George Bates and B. st. Dennis of
Rudolph spent Sunday here with rela.
tives.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rayome and
children Sundayed at Rudolph with
relatives.
Mrs. NJ. Farrell of your CITY was
the guest of Mrs. J. T. Heron a
short while one day last week.
Mrs. Joe Conway and children
spent the past week at Stevens
Point visiting relatives.
Wallie Brys Sundayed with his par.
ents a Rudolph.
Mrs. Steve Pevynsi and children
spent a few days at Plover last week
George Richards spent Tuesday in
your city.
Eugene Crotteau of Mosinee was
in our burg for a short while last
week with his wife and little son,
Gordon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23

ed her brother and wife Sunday
The County Superintendent Of
Schools Of Portage county called on
schools in our vicinity this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Munroe were
shoppers in your city Monday.
VIM. Witt is talking of going into
the hardware and farm implement bu
siness here. A good thing
Alex Firkus Jr., finished buying
potatoes here last week He left for
his home in Stevens Point Saturday.
q Tom ChristaI of Saratoga and his
neighbors have been selling quite a
few cars Of baled hay of late and
loading here at our berg.
The Moravian Sunday school will
hold a Necktie Social in the base
ment of the church, Tuesday even
ing, May 30. All are invited.
4. Sager moved from Port Edwards
onto his farm on Ten Mile Creek last
Saturday.
G. H. Munroe will handle cucum-
bers again this season. Get your
contracts Of him.
Mr.. Nipey is painting and fixing
up his premises.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
METHODISM AND
MEMORIAL DAY

The General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church, now in
session at Minneapolis, passed the
following resolutions:
Whereas, Memorial Day was tnsti-
tuted as a day wherein the nation
should pause and remember her sons
who gave their lives in defense of
her honor and her life, and
Whereas, the veterans still surviv-
ing Of our army of volunteers deserve
the gratitude of the republic for
their unsurpassed record of yalor
and their legacy of flag not be-
reft of a single star, and
Whereas, these, our noble heroes
and defenders, are now passing away
at the rate of one for every eight min,
utes and will soon all be numbered
among the dead
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the
Methodist Episcopal church in Gener-
al Conference assembled, hereby a
gain record its appreciation of the
day and of it's imperishable meaning.
We call upon the nations to univer-
sally observe Memorial Day and to
refrain from such sports as at least
divert attention from the lofty pur-
pose Of the day.
Resolved, that We appreciate the
chiValrOus attitude of the Grand Ar
my Of the Republic towards those
who wore the gray. We rejoice that
the asperities Of the past have dis
appeared, and that above all sec
tions arises the glory of the repub-
lie, one and indiyisibIe."
Acting in harmony with the above
action of the church, and in keeping
with this custom, the pastor Of the
local Methodist Episcopal church
will observe the coming Memorial
Day, with appropriate services next
Sunday evening. To This service
all members of the Grand Army of
the Republic, members of the Wo-
mems Relief Corps, and the public
are most cordially invited The theme
of the address will be ''The Veterans
Retrospection." The hour is seven
thirty o'clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23

State Universities and their infIuen
ce, by Edward Alsworth Ross. Cen
fury, April 1912 P. S74-9.
The third paper on the Middle West
comparing it's people with those of
the East. The University of Wfscon-
sin is pictured as an example of what
the university can do for the state
as well as for the people
The New Meaning of Public Heal
tn, by Robert w. Bruere. Harper.
April 1912. P. 69O-96.
Mr.. Bruere makes a plea for hui
man conservation which he thinks is
as necessary as conservation of our
material resources. He discusses
the new temper of public health and
the progress made.
Why We Have No Army. McClur-
.es Magazine, April 1912. P. 677-683.
General Leonard Wood, Chief of
the Staff of the U. S. Military fore
es, in an interview given to George
Kbbe Turner of McCIure's tells why
We have no army now; and how we
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
THURSDAY, MAY %, 1912.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.

Every citizen and tax payer in
Wood county who have had any bu-
siness to transact in any of the Of
fees at the county seat viii admit
that Wood county never had any
more obliging and efficient officers
than what we have had the past four
years. They are especially adapted
for the respective positions they fill.
We understand they are all willing
to serve another term if the voters
are willing. They are not persistent
candidates if there are other eff
cient and deserving republicans, who
want their places. They understand
the third term principle and are will
ing to submit to the Will of the PEG
pie as it will be expressed at the
primary. We have heard the names
OF some mentioned for some of the
places, but it Is only hearsay. If
there are any good available candi-
dates who desire any of the places
on the County Ticket they should
present themselves for public approx
al That is the object of the primary
The present corps of County Officials
are excellent. They can probably
be equalled and possibly exceIled,
but they are a fine set of fellows who
have made friends, while in office.
Some times it is advisable to leave
Well enough alone, and a change some
times is a good thing. If there are
those who are ambitious to hold Of
flee now would be a good time to
make your wants known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
N|NOCQUA GIRL
WINS CONTEST
Grand Rapids Second and
Mansau Third in DecIamat0ry

The district declamatory contest,
held at the high school last night,
was a very interesting event. The
winners in eight leagues, represent
Ing eleven counties, participated It
was the unanimous opinion of the
large number Of auditors present.
that each speaker exhibited consid-
cradle elocutionary talent. The vari-
ETY. of selections was especially pleas
ing, each young lady being suited to
her defamation, in her own way
The markings of the three highest
were very close, especially the Sc
cond and third The winner who goes
to the state contest is Miss Margaret
Marvin of Minocqua, who spoke
Helen Thamre." Miss Mary Jones
of Grand Rapids, who delivered
'Bobbie Shaftoe," received the Sc
cond highest, and Miss Josephine
Sturteyant, of Wausau, whose selec-
ton was Polly Of the Circus" was
awarded third place. The difference
IN the percentage markings of the
judges on Miss Sturtevant and Miss
Jones was only two-thirds of one per
cent, the standing Of the former be-
ing 81, and of the latter, 81 2-3.
The program consisted of the fol- |
lowing declarations, given in the or
der named:
Patsy, Leona Albright, Neils-
vile.
Polly Of the Circus" Josephine
Sturteyant, Wausau.
'Bobbie shaftoe," Mary Jones,
Grand Rapids
Danny, Marie Kautsky, Colby.
"The Swan Song" Helen Knob
ock, Phillips.
Helen Thamre,'' Margaret Mar
yin, Minocqua.
Going Of the White Swan" Carrie
Blair, Hancock
Sacrifice Of Sidney Carton" sayd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR WATER
MAIN ON HIGH STREET.

Notice Is hereby given that the
Board of Public Works Of Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin are ready to re-
ceiye sealed bids for the furnishing
of all material, implements, tools, etc
and all the labor and services, ex-
cept the water pipe which is to be
furnished by the city on the street.
necessary to complete and construct a
four inch water main on said High
street In the city of Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, easterly from 18th avenue
north a distance of five hundred fif-
ty $500 feet strictly according to
the plans and specifications for the
same which are now on file in the
office of the City Engineer in the Lii
brary building in said city of Grand
Rapids Sealed bids will be received
by the Board of Public Works I'D to
and including the 7th day of June
1912, at mine o'clock in the forenoon.
All bids shall be inclosed in an en-
velope securely sealed and be endors-
ed as follows: Proposals for fur
nishing material, etc, for water main
on High Street. and the name of
the bidder, and be addressed and de-
hvered to M. G. Gordon, City Clerk
any time prior to the 7th of June,
1912, at nine o'clock in the forenoon.
A certified check for ten per cent
OF the amount Of the bid shall be en-
closed with each proposal, the said
check TO be made payable to the or
der of n. G. Condor, City Clerk of
the city of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
as evidence of the good faith of the
bidder. If bid is not accepted, check
will be returned.
A bond will be required of the
successful bidder in an amount equal
TO the amount Of the proposal. a con
tract for the work Will be drawn
without expense to the bidder by the
City Attorney and will provide in
substance that the bidder must fur
nlsh all materials, tools, implements,
etc, except water pipe, which viii
be furnished by the city on the
street, and all of said work strictly |
according to the plans and specffi-
cations herein before referred to and
to the satisfaction of the City En-
gineer of said city.
Payments Will be made on the es-
Inmates of the City Engineer from |
time to time up to eighty per cent
Of the amount OF material furnished
and labor and services performed at
time of estimate until work is final
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23

State of Wisconsin, Wood County,
SIS.
In re widening Oak Street between
Second Street North and Third
Street North in Grand Rapids, Wis
consin.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that
on the 18th, day of May, 1912 at the
Council Chambers in the City Hall
in said City of Grand Rapids. Wis
consin, at the hour of eight O'Clock
p. m. the Common Council of said
City met and finally determined as
to the benefits and damages to be
assessed to the real estate by reason
of the widening of Oak Street between
Second Street North and Third
Street North in said City, and that
the same is now on file in the City
Clerks office.
Dated this 18th day of May, 1912.
NJ. G. Gordon,
2tW' City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
PUBLIC LIBRARY
April Magazines.

The magazines for April contain
a number of unusually interesting
articles. The following are from the
periodicals subscribed for By the
Public Library and may be drawn
from the library for home reading.
Reasons for Going to College, by
Clayton Sedgwick Cooper.
Century, April 1912. P. 1912.
Fourth paper on the American IN
dergraduate. Deals with the choos-
ing of a college, the development of
the student, how he learns to think,
how he becomes interested in good
reading, and finally how college train
ing brings the responsibility and re-
ward Of leadership.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
PROHIBITION
SPEECH AND
CONVENTION
Eugene w. Chafin.

The first prospective Presidential
candidate visited our city Monday
and gave an address at the High
school in the morning and at the Bap-
fist church in the afternoon Govern
ment by Administration was his sub
ject. Those who attended the lee
ture seemed to be well pleased. The
burden of his thought was, the law
is one per cent and we can get it
easy and everybody is after Law
The Administration of law is 80 per
cent of the job. We have tired the
law for 60 years and the liquor traf-
fic is stronger than ever. Now let
us try the SO per cent or the Ad-
ministration on the traffic.
Mr.. Chafin spoke at Spencer, Sat
urday and Marshfield Sunday and
went from here to Wausau to address
an evening meeting in the court
house.
A. r. Bucknam of Norrie, field Sc
cretary for this district was also pre-
sent and aided in organization.
The Prohibitionists are now ready
for their fall campaign in Wood coun
ty. NJ. E. Pillar and F. E. KeIlner
of this city were elected chairman
and secretary. Jacob F. Schmidt of
Arpin was elected Treasurer Of the
County Committee.
Delegates to the State Convention
which IS to meet June 18th are A.
D. Hill, and J. R. Merriam, Grand
Rapids; Louie Amundson, City Point
and L. A. Miller and @. B. Whar- !
field, OF Marshfield.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
WOMAN RUNS MILL
She is Miss CaIIie Mason,
Grand Rapids. Entered Pap
er Plant rs Years Ago as
Bookkeeper and now is Gen.
eral Manager and Owns
Large Shares of the Stock.
BY ROSA M. PERDUE.

-
While in Grand Rapids recently /
met Miss Callie Mason, manager of
the South Side Paper mills. Her
wide experience in business wins
ones confidence and respect at once.
Business success has given her hap
Ply, sef-oonfident spirit that rests
one in her presence.
Twenty-Five years ago she began as
bookkeeper in the mills. She says
the progress from bookkeeper to own
ership OF share of the stock has
been so natural that she would have
been stupid had she not taken adyan-
tage of the opportunity.
She directs the buying and letting
of contracts and the work of her sew
enty-fiVe men employees and four girls.
The men do not in the least resent
the fact that woman is general man
ager, because her position has come
to her as the natural result of her
efficiency.
Miss Mason employs men because
the mills prepare newspaper, it's chief
product, for shipment on endless
rolls. This is too heavy work for
girls. The four girls are employed
IN the department which makes sheet
paper,
The business has been such a sue
cess under Miss Mason management
that she is building a new plant.
l am writing this to show one OF
the new fields in which woman is de-
monstrating her efficiency. While bu-
siness success is hers, she does not
Lose one bit of her feminine charm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23

can have one provided Congress will
receive and act upon the plans for
reorganization which the experts of
the War Department are working
out
In Defense of the American City.
by Frederic c. Howe.
Scribner's magazine, April 1912. P.
1890 In this article Mr.. Howe
shows that our municipalities are
not so sufficient and corrupt as gen
orally believed and that the failures
are not so personal or political but ra
Their relate to the physical side. Mr..
Howe has studied as well as taken
an active part in cities and their
governments and is we'll able to dis
cuss the subject.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
HELPS A JUDGE IN BAD FIX.

Justice Eli Cherry, Of ellis Mills,
Tenn, was plainly worried. A bad
sore on his leg had baffled several
doctors and long resisted all rene
dies. Il thought it was a cancer"
he wrote. cat last l used Bucklen's
Arnfca Salve, and was completely
cured" Cures burns, boils, ulcers,
cuts, bruises and piles. % cents at
Days Drug & Jewelry Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
Rice, WeyauWega,

Rice, Weyauwega.
In the qualifications of each speak
er We're embodied expression, good
enunciation, grace in gestures, lack
of self-consciousness and the other
qualities, which combined, enter into
the personality of the successful de-
clamatist. In spite of the length of
the program, the last speaker was
listened to with as great interest as
the first
The judges We're President John F.
Sims, Stevens Point Normal; Princi-
pal A. H. Cole, Lincoln County Train
ing school; Principal B. Mack Ores
den, Oneida County Training school
The winner, Miss Margaret Mar
vim, will represent this district at the
state contest in Deleyan Friday even
ing, May 24.-Wausau Record Herald |
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
COMMERCIAL
CLUB MEETING

The annual meeting. of the Com
mercial Club was held Tuesday even
Ing at the City Hall Owing to the
Dad weather there was not as large
an attendance as could be desired.
Z. +. Kellogg and Geo. L. Williams
We're reelected to succeed themselve.
on the board of directors. All the
officers We're reelected. The officers
are as follows:
l. P. Witter-President.
e. P. AFpin-Yiee-Pr President
Geo W Paalus-secretary.
I. A. Taylor-Treasurer.
The directors are Geo L. Williams,
c. F. kellogg. F. ]. Wood. Earle
Pease and c. E. Boles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
WHAT TEXANS ADMIRE,

is hearty, vigorous life, according to
Hugh TaIlman, of San Antonio. we
find" he writes, that DR.. Kings
New Life Pills surely put new life
and energy into a person. Wife and
I believe they are the best made"
Excellent for stomach, liver or kid
ney troubles. % cts at Days Drug
& JeWeIry Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23

" completed and accepted BY the
City Engineer when the balance will
be paid. The city reserves the right
to reject any and all bids and the
right to buy the water pipe.
Dated this 22nd day of May, 1912.
J. A Cohen, Mayor.
z W. Ellis.
J. J. Jeffrey.
Chris. Getzlaff
Geo. w. Davis.
Aldermen.
Board of Public Works.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
ECZEMA? TRY ZEMO.
Has Cured Worst Cases and You Can
Prove it for Only 25 Cents.

Yes try Zemo. That's all you
need do to get rid of the worst of
eczema You take no chance, it is
no experiment Zemo is positively
Guaranteed To Stop Itching, rash,
raw, bleeding eczema, make a pim-
pied face smooth and clean. Zemo is
a wonder and the minute applied dt
sinks in, vanishes, leaves no evidence,
doesn't stick, no grease, just pure,
clean, wonderful liquid and it cures
This is guaranteed. Zemo is put
up by the E. W. Rose Medicine Co.,
st. Louis Mo-, and sold by all drug
gists at 81 for the largest bottle and
at % cents for the liberal size trial
bottle. Try one 25-cent bottle and
be convinced. Johnson e Hill Co,
Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
kELLN Err.

B. Ward and family spent a few
days at Stevens Point last week.
H Hjerstedt returned from Chicago
last week He expects to work on
the marsh this summer.
Anna Buss spent a few days in
your city last week.
CAN on Munroe & Co. for your
shoes. All kinds and prices
Miss Cora Johnson returned home
Saturday
Mrs. Nick RoSenthaI entertain
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

One Year. Strictly In advance, $3.50
Subscribers who wish to discontin-
ne can always have their paper stop
ped Immediately by notifying this
office and paying up arrears. Remit
by postoffice money order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
Beware OF 0intmens for Catarrh That Con.
tain Mercury

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering il through the muc-
Gus surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from re-
putable physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold TO the good you can positively
derive from them. Hairs Catarrh Cure
manufactured by +. J. Cheney & Co. To-
ledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken
acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure and get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by f. j. Cheney & Co. Testi-
mOntalS free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c per bottle
Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
DISTRICT NO. 3.

Includes Rudolph, Seneca, Port Ed,
wards, Grand Rapids, and Saratoga
townships and all of the towns and
villages therein except the city of
Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23

New billboards are being erected
on the Pomainville property on First
street north between the Behling Shoe
repair shop and the old Central
hotel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
PORT EDWARDS

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Breeze are hap
py over the arrival of an pound
boy at their home Thursday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
A Toy Pistol

will answer your purpose If you
have nothing to hit.
A teapot or an old shoe is a good
enough bank if you haven't really
made up your mind to save some
money and keep it safe.
One dollar is enough to start an
account in the Savings Bank and we
will help you make it grow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
THE TIME
MAY 18th, 900, Pm.
THE PLACE
Wood County Reporter Office
THE GIRL
Will Your Name be the One to Fill the
Blank?

Get Busy Once and You Can Win as Well as Anyone Else
Revised List of Votes for the Remaining Three Days
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
List of Contestants
DISTRICT NO. 1

Including all of the territory east
of the Wisconsin river within the
limits of the city of Grand Rapids
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
DISTRICT NO. 2.

Includes all of the territory west
Of the Wisconsin river within the
limits Of the city of Grand RAPIDS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
DISTRICT NO. 4.

Includes oil of the TERRITORY in
this vicinity not included n the
other three districts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23

Entered at the Post Office at Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, as second-class
mail matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER.

Published on Thursday of every week
In the year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23

Votes Old Subscriptions Remain at Same Scale
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-23

A. l.. Fontaine, Publisher, Proprie-
tor and Managing Editor.
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