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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-12
4 PLEA FUB BETTER ROADS.
EDITOR MATHEWS JOURNAL.


Sir:-Some months ago you
in the Journal a num-
Der Of articles in favor of good |
ROADS. but have seen nothing in |
that line from you lately. Why |
IS this' Have YOU given up in
despair Of making aRv impression
on our Super visors2 Certainly 1t
is not because our roads are im-
proved. You will recall their
condition in front of Messrs. John
Buike's Joe Sibley's Henry Sib-
ley's and Captain Alex. lanes
last winter. You could not pass
over the road from my gate to
the Court House witi'oat. IN
rDanv places. going in the mud to
aXles. 4 drain has been dug In
the Westvilfe District Of this road
ut nothing in the Chesapeake
District part. except, after con-
tlDued protest some trash was
put into the mud holes ard dirt
thrown over them. Not a dollar
has been spent on the road since,
so far IS have seen. The road
is as bad now. in a way, as it was
last winter Then it was mud;
now it is powdered sand and dark
clothes are made white iD a mile
drive. Is there no relief for US
Mr.. Editor? Are we to go through
another winter like the last, and
1t is fast approaching? Between
Mathews T.. II. and Pest Hav-
wood is the most travelled road in
the county and has been for
years. Mr. Editor. l think | am
safe in saving that more taxes are
paid on this road and a larger
road fund than any stretch of
road III the county and yet it is
the worst. w by! Mr.. Editor
one man on this road pays to the
road fund through his tax bill
$500 year and when he touches
the county road through his gate.
If he turns to the right or to the
left, in winter It's mud and in
summer It's powdered sand. too
heavy to drive through. and when
he gets up to the front of Capt.
kirwan's he has to walk his horse
over the ridges or risk breaking a
spring,
Whose fault is it Mr.. Editor?
Is it because we have a superan-
uated superintendent who uses
Anticipated tools on the road, if
he ever gets on them. The on
~ implements / have seen in this
district are a shovel and hoe and
a scrape pulled by little sorrel
mule. How long shall we have
10 put up with this when the
county already has two road ma
chimes? | have never seen one of
them in this district, nor do / ex-
pect to until we have younger
man to take charge of the roads.
Why are the roads better in
the other two districts. Mr.. Edi-
tOI2 / } my mind it is because
the road machines are there used
to make the available road fund
accomplish ten times what it will
do with shovel and hoe and a
little sorrel mule. Mr.. Editor
can't we enlist your trenehant
pen in behalf of those who have
occasionally to use the roads.
S. G.. MILLER.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-12
WHAT WE NEVER FORGET

according to science. are the things as
ISOLATED With our early home life, such
as Bucklen's Arnica Salve. that moth
er OF grandmother used TO cure our
burns. boiIs scalds, sores, skin erup-
tons, cuts, spr aims or bruises. For
ty years of cures prove its merits. I'm
rivaled for pixies, corns or cold sores.
Only 25c at all druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-12

An article that has real merit should
IN time become popular. That sach is
the case with Chamberlin's Cough
Remedy has been attested by many
dealers Here is one of them. H. w.
HendricKson, Ohio, Falls. Ind writes,
&C hamherlin's Cough Remedy is the
best for coughs, colds, groups and is
my best seller" For sale by all deal
ers.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-12
UNCLE EZRA SAWS

lit don't take morc'n gill NV effort
to git folks inta, peek OF trouble" and
a little neglect of constipation, bill
liousness, indigestion or other liver
arrangement will do The same. If all
ing, take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for quick results. Easy. safe, sure.
and only Csc at all druggistsA
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-12
NOTICE,

Having just erected a suitable
mil. am now prepared TO grind
and sell meal, hominy and any
thing yon need in this line. Also
to grind graham flower which is
recommended to be the most
healthy food obtainable. Your
patti onage solicited
J. Henry Thorn pson
Retz. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-12
10 THE CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MATHEWS,

OF MATHEWS,
Knowing thar l would resign
from the Mathews High School
at the close IT the session IQI2-G3
made several Intellectual at
tempts to get a quorum of the
league together during the Gread,
Jul Water and also in the Spring
prior 20 tne July excursion and
failing to do this, 1 am still vour
president.
! do wish. however. not cnlv to
place my resignation n your
hands. but at the same time t.
see some active, capable member
ct our League made pre-ident. l
beg OF you rot to allow. the work
begun so earnestly, to lose now
ITS interest for personal reasons,
but continue to labor s1renously
for the good Of the community
and county. Your High School
IS still incomplete.
Nothing succeeds like success"
and surely to raise $1,000 within
the last two years has meant sue
cess beyond the dreams o: men.
/ urge YOU to hold regular meet
ings, Infringing into them your
kpo@1@dSe Of their vital impor-
'tance and Your enthusiasm.
There is so much to be done
vet. Our pledge of at least $50
on the stable. now due. shoI 51cbe
paid now III business way, Il
Suggest the October exc ursion be
the means by which this debt is
cancelled. balance made to be
placed to the credit of Mr.. Ed
Calls and the reason is this:
Many who pledged the school
toard to pay various sums on
this building fund, as well as
others, have failed To do so and
in some cases have absolutely re-
fused to recognise it as a debt.
There is deficit of about $1,000
in the pledges made by the citiz
ems and the money actually paid
in.
The State loaned us money in
good faith. believing the citizens
would do Their part as pledged.
This building cannot be complet
ed until the money pledged is
raised. What is to be done?
What is best2 l reply to such
question that my county pride
would oblige me to 60 on as a
League raising more money for
the building til the last dollar due
TO Mr.. Calls is paid. and the
house itaelf completed. What
pride could be taken in pianos
and well equipped manuel training
rooms while the building was in
complete and the contractor un-
paid? l o be PERFECTLY honorable.
none.
Will the secretary, Mrs. ]. J..
Burke. call meeting of the Lea
Cue. elect president and proceed
with the unfinished business? First
the $50 pledged as l said for the
stables. now due. and second. the
wisdom and propriety of raisire
BY some means more money for
tne building fund. as an object
lesson l might add of straight
business principles to our children
if nothing more.
Earnestly. devoted to the cause
rs l am. and as your presiding
officer for the last tine, ] do urge
this step as sane. safe one,
NELLIE SHAcKLEFoRD SMITH.
Gloucester {. H" Sept. 1912.
C9mna;rn Contr;hut;oDc
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-12
UNWILLING, GREAT EVENT,
Tremendous Assembly IIen8TS Confederate Dead,

The carried out by he Camp and ladies
crate Monument yesterday worthy hei
great Achievement
tremendous crowd braved the intense heat dusty roads
DO honor to the occasion.
The house beautifully
village decked in holiday attire.
Every feature of the well spend
speeches made by Colonel Robert +. IT,
Of WhitestOne and Major j. N. Stubbs.
splendid dinner served by the aees literally
The Union Fire Company Band inspir
and feature of the OCCASION
The
Prayer Giles B. Cooke
Remarks by Maj J. N. Stubs. Master of remonies
MUSIC
History Of Mathews Monument COnrade N. b. Weston
Meeting Of SaIie Tompkios Chapter u D. C. on the
Platform
Presentation of Crosses of by Salle TompkIns
Chapter y. y. G.
MUSIC
CONFEDERATE DRAMA
MUSIC
The Confederate Veterans and U. D. C's WIFI form
around Monument
Monument Unveiled by Misses Hilda Bake and Vivian
Douglas and Masters Marclant Powell Leon Hozier
Original Poem. The Men Who Followed Lee" by II.
L. McCready and read by Hon. J. Boyd Sears
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-12

Few, if any, medicines, have met
with the uniform success that has at
tended the use of Chamber1in's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoca Remedy. The
remarkable cares of collie and diarr-
hoea which it has effected in almost
every ne'ghborhOcd have EiveQ it
wide reputation. For sale b y all
dealers
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-12
Campaign Contributions.

The Journal will receive and
femit contributions to the Demo-
cratic Campaign Fund. Amount
deceived thus far:
Mathews Journal. ...... $3.50
PcrcivaI Hicks. .............r.oo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
W|LLOUGHBY WINS
FROM LITTLE

Walter Willoughby won from John
Little in two straight falls in the
main event on Tuesday evenings
card at Days Theatre The first
fall was secured in II minutes and
81 seconds by a combination of a
scissor hold and a neck hold. The
second fall was won in minutes
and 60 seconds by a scissor and toe
hold. Little was a novice in the
hands of the more experienced wrest-
Ter. Between the first and second
bouts, Dave and Lawrence Sharkey
(cousins) of Rudolph wrestled for 10
minutes without either gaining a
fall. The preliminary to the main
event was two six minute bouts be-
tween George Lane of Grand Rapids
and Dave Sharkey of Rudolph. The
first six minute bout was even, nei-
Their man securing a fall. In the Sc
cond six minute period, Sharkey
threw Lane in three minutes and So
seconds
The base ball association cleared
but a few dollars. The expenses
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
RESOLUTION
OF RESPECT

WHEREAS, the Angel of Death
has visited Central Rapids Hive,
and taken from US a beloved sister
Katherine Ebert, and
WHEREAS, We remember well the
loving service, the friendly counsel,
and the cheering smile of our sister,
who has passed Beyond, and
WHEREAS, we do mourn deeply
the loss from our fraternal circle of
these, our sisters many virtues, while
We believe that Our Father, who has
seen fit SO to bereave us, doeth
all things we'll, be it
RESOLVED, that we, the members
of Central Rapids Hive, Nc. 1913 of
the Ladies of the Maccabees of the
World, at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin,
do hereby tender to the family of
our deceased sister our sincere sym
pathy in this our common loss, and
RESOLVED, that in token of our
sorrow and sympathy our charter
be draped in mourning for a period
of thirty days, and
RESOLVED, that these resolutions
be spread upon the records of our
hive, and a copy sent to the bereav-
ed family.
Mrs. Lottie Searles.
Mrs. Louise Smith.
Miss Helen Gilkey.
Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

Ellis Limousine car and started to
run. When in front of the Hunting
ton garage, Mrs. Wipfli jumped
out Of the sleigh. There is a lot Of
broken ice on the side of the street
where Mrs. Wipfi struck and she
received some bruises on her left
knee and was slightly scratched a
bout the face. The men stayed in
the sleigh and tried to stop the hors-
es. When about opposite the Row
land store, the whiffle-tree came
loose and the horses broke away
from the sleigh and ran as far as
the Witter hotel where they We're
stopped. The sleigh had momentum
enough to go from the Rowland store
almost to the entrance of the rink.
Neither horses or sleigh We're dam
aged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
ELECTION OF
OFFICERS

At the regular meeting of the For
elgn Missionary society of the Con
gregational church held on Tuesday
afternoon March Is, at the home of
Mrs. a. L. Ridgman a large number
was in attendance. At this meeting
the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year.
Pres.-Mrs. E. L. Hayward.
LIST Vice Pres.-Mrs. Fred Jones.
End Vice Pres.-Mrs. V. E. Thomp-
son.
Sec. and Treas.-Mrs. Mayme Pc
mainVille.
Asst. Treas.-Mrs. VIM. Ruckle.
Musical Director-Mrs. Frank Nat
wick
Chairman of Program Committee
Mrs. John Parrish.
Plans were made to carry out a
very success sful year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

arrested Wednesday morning on a
charge OF assault and battery COM
nltted on the person Of Charles Max
wei also Of Port Edwards. Gavre
was brought before Judge Edward n.
PoInalnv1lle and plead not guilty to
the charge and the case was adjourn
ed until Friday, March Is. GaEre
SAID that they had a row and that
ne acted in self defense. Gavre's face
bore evidence that something had
happened to him. Maxwell claims
that he was hit over the head with
a wrench and that his head was cut
to such an extent that he had 10
have medical attention DR.. Ayl-
ward seWed up the cut in Maxwelrs
head.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

WOOD COUNTY CoURT-In Probate.
In the matter of the last will of Caroline
NJ Ward. deceased.
On reading and filing the application of
Esther M. Jero, eXecutrix representing
among other things that she has fully adj
ministered the said estate, and praying that
time and place be fixed for examining and
allowing her account of her administration,
and that the residue of the said estate be
assigned to such persons are by law en-
titled to the same;
IT is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before this court, at a special term
thereof to be held at the probate office, in
the city of Grand Rapids, Wis, on the 9th
day of March, 1912, at 10 O'Clock a. N.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that notice
of the time and place of examining and al
lowing said account and of assigning the
residue of said estate, be given to all persons
interested, by publication of copy of this
order for three successive weeks in the Wood
COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published
in said county, before the day fixed for said
hearing.
Dated this 5th day of March, 1912.
BY the Court,
B. NJ. VAUGHAN, ". J. CONWAY
Atty, for Executrix. County Judge:
(First pub. Mar. 7th, inal pub. Mar.21. :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
DEATH OF MRS.
JAMES HIGGINS

Mrs. James Higgins of Nekoosa
died at her home Saturday, March 2,
1912. of pneumonia. She was born
in Scotland and has made her home
at Nekoosa for the past fourteen
years. She was seventy-one years
old at the time of her death. The
funeral service was held Tuesday
afternoon, March 5, from the home
in Nekoosa, Rev. NJ Luther official
ing. The remains were taken to
Montello, Wednesday morning for bu-
rial. Besides her husband she leaves
two children, Robert Higgins and
Mrs. Tom Babcock both of Nekoosa
TO mourn her death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
CHILDREN'S BANK ACCOUNTS
Wood County National Bank
Grand RaDids. Wis.

ing highly deserving of the best and
most liberal patronage.
LosT-Gold belt pin with .Elma"
engraved on it, between 9Th St. and
post office. Finder please return to
this office 1td-1tw.
John Alpine left last week
for Ladysmith, where he has
accepted the position of superinten-
dent Of the Menasha Company's pa
per mill. Mr. Alpine came to Grand
Rapids five years ago and has made
many friends who are sorry to see
him go and who wish him all the
success and happiness possible in
his new position. He carries with
him the good will and affection of
the paper makers. Tuesday after
noon the employees of the mill pre-
sented Mr. Alpine with a handsome
diamond scarf pin, as a token of
their regard. This is the last of a
number of beautiful and valuable
gifts that Mr.. Alpine has received
from the men of the mill. 1t goes
without saying that he prizes them
very highly. Mrs Alpine and the
children will remain here until the
close of school in June.
FOR SALE-Good, heavy, steady
team of farm horses and heavy har-
ness, practically new. VIII sacri-
flee for $4,000. Call at Attorney
Hambrecht's office before Monday 1t
Mrs. Nels Johnson is spending a
couple of weeks in Indiana visiting
her daughter Mrs. James Nash.
Miss Julia Lukasesh left Thursday
for Milwaukee where she will be
employed
Henry L. Binneboese will be a
candidate for alderman in the Fourth
ward and asks the favorable con
sideration of his friends. If elect
ed he will give this office his best
efforts and attention. Henry is one
Of the we'll known and representa-
tive residents of his ward, who will
make a strong run.
Miss Daisy Thompson entertain
ed the Standard Bearers at her home
Tuesday evening. A very pleasant
evening is reported by all pres
ent.
Miss Angelic Gouger has return
ed from a weeks visit with her bro
her Phil who attends school at
La Crosse.
Rev, J. Tippett of Appleton spent
Tuesday in the city a guest of Rev.
Francis A Pease.
Miss Edna Roach is confined at
home with illness.
WANTED-An experienced sales
lady and demonstrator for coffee
and tea department at Johnson &
Hill Cos. new store. 3td,1tw.
Mrs Chris Osknee of Nekoosa I'M
derwent an operation at Riverview
hospital on Monday. At the present
writing she is getting along nicely
That preacher was wise who add
ed to his prayer for rain, a sugges-
ton about top dressing; whether
agriculturist or farmer, he was wise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Notice of Application for Final
Settlement

WOOD COUNTY CoURT-In Probate
IN the matter of the last will of Adolph
Painter deceased
on reading and filing the application of
Mary PAINTER, exe utive representing
among other things that she has fully ad-
min1stered the said estate, and praying that
a Time and place be fixed for examining and
allowing her account of her administration,
and that the residue of the said estate be as
signed TO such persons as are by law entitled
to the same:
IT IS ORDERED, that said application be
heard before this court, at a special term
thereof to be held at the probate office, in
the city of Grand Rapids, Wis. on the 9Th day
OF April, 1912 at 10 O'Clock a. m.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that notice
OF the time and place of examining and al
lowing said account and of assigning the
residue of said estate. to be given to all per-
sons interested by publication of a copy of
this order, for three successive weeks, in the
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper
published in said county, before the day
fixed for said hearing
Dated this 5th daY of March, 1912.
By the Court,
B. M. VAUGHAN, w. j. CONWAY
Atty. for Executrix. County Judge
First publication Mar. Z, final pub. Mar. 2D
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

house so thoroughly cleaned up the
people in order to give them good
dressing.
The total pin score shows that one
pin is responsible for the mangled
record of the Kids. We are sorry
for the Kids-they are such nice lit
tie boys. Maybe this first spank
ing will have good results and some
of the other teams will get up their
nerve and play the Kids. Following is
the score by teams and games:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
THE WEST WANTS TO KNOW

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Taft
headquarters today gave out state
ment declaring that farmers of the
middle west are demanding that Geo.
w. Perkins and Medill Mccormick,
and others related to the officials
Of the Harvester trust, separate them
selves from Roosevelt's campaign.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
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PERSONALS

0 0 0 o c 0 o 0
PERSONALS O
o o 0 o
Mr.. and Mrs. Alpha Snyder were
given a pleasant surprise Sunday
afternoon in honor of his sixty-se-
cond birthday Their children and
grandchildren, one sister and many
friends were present to enjoy the
festivities. There were thirty-seyen
in all. An excellent dinner was serv-
ed at two o'clock at which everyone
present did full justice A social
good time is reported
Perhaps one Of the best male
quartette entertainments given in
Grand Rapids occurred Wednesday
Feb. %, at Days Opera house when
the Commonwealth Male Quartette
made their first appearance in our
city The large audience present We're
enthusiastic in their encores from the
first number and everybody were
united in expressions Of satisfaction
and praise for the excellent enter
tainment given by this quartette
Each member of the quartette was
an artist in the rendition Of what
ever part he had to perform. Their
singing was superb and greatly appre
ciated by those who love plain and
high class music. The entertainment
consisted of solos, duets, trios and
quartettes And in all of these there
was only one response and that was
excellent. Such entertainments are
the kind that elevate and have a
tendency to improve the standing Of
the community. Every person left
the audience room with pleasant re-
collections of high class singing and
recitations. We take great pleasure
in commencing this quartette as be-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

staging the bouts were quite large
The stage seats We're all taken but
the cheaper seats in the auditorium
of the theatre were not filled to any
great extent. Charles Laramie acted
as referee for all the bouts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
EXCITING RUNAWAY
TUESDAY MORNING

A team hitched to a farm sleigh
and belonging to Albert Viertel, of
Cranmoor ran away and caused some
excitement on First street north
Tuesday morning. Albert Viertel
and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Wipfi were
driving down Baker street hill when
the team became frightened at the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
JUSTICE COURT PROCEEDINGS

Alb. Bruderli plead guilty to the
charge of assault and battery and paid
81 and costs in Judge Edward n.
Pomainville' court Wednesday. The
assault was committed on the person
Of Harry Ginsburg on Sunday after
noon.
Alex Gayre OF Port Edwards was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

Notes of the Game.
Normington insisted that the al
leys were doped and that some one
had real soap on them.
Natwick stamped around and regis
tered kick and said he did not APP
prove of the way some of the males
(maiD carried on.
Nash made some cutting remarks
and said it was pretty hard wearing
ex-championship honors.
Mulroy got real mad and told them
to come over in his alley and he
would show them.
The Abel & Podawiltz boys. did
not say much but went right along
trying on strikes and spares until
they were suited.
High scores made Monday were:
VIM. Helm 1913 and L. Knapp 189.
Oh, you poor Kids, you have the
heartfelt sympathy Of a REJOICING
bunch of bowlers.