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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
SENECA CORNERS.

Herbert Marx left last week We'd
nesday for City Point where he will
work for Louis Amundson.
Frank Stake left recently for Wau-
kesha where he will work in a foun-
dry.
Albert Stake came home Saturday
from Almond, where he has been
working on a farm the past summer.
w. Mueller and his father left
Saturday for Milwaukee for a short
visit with relatives.
Herman Bassuener left Saturday
for .Sheboygan Falls to visit with
relatives for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Stake, Jr.
are moving to Port Edwards this
week where Mr. Stake will work in
the pulp mill.
G. H Harris sold all his stock to
Ben LOTUS which he delivered to
Grand Rapids Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14

tent TO do their own selecting. Ev-
er since the solemn farce has been
put on the boards for the benefit
OF traditional sentiment. So on No
vember ), legally speaking, the Amer
can people are not eIecting a presi-
dent, not even voting for one.
Thus the electoral college has be
come a vermiforn appendix, and like
any useless organ, has possibilities Of
danger. What might happen was su.
gested in 1856, when a snow storm
prevented the Wisconsin electors from
casting their votes on the day named
by the Constitution. Also conuover-
sizes have arisen this fall as to which
party faction in case Of a split should
have the right to name electors. The
electoral college is not merely useless
furniture, but a possible fire haz-
ard in a political powder magazine.
Election of a president by popular
vote, the simplest method ever pro
posed, viii perhaps never be adopt
ed as it would take from the small
states some power given under the
electoral system. To the expedient
of election by Congressional districts
it is objected that this encourages
the carving up Of districts in the
grotesque gerrymanders altogether
too common now among political
trick artists.
One suggestion favored by some
good authorities is to give each state
the number Of electoral votes it now
possesses. eliminating the electors.
Tn electoral vote would be computed
from the popular vote, giving the mi
nority in any state a part Of the e
IectoraI votes of that state, accord
ing to the proportion of the vote it
cast
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
VIII SONS ELECTION.

The almost unanimous election Of
Wilson to the Presidency goes to
prove that if the Republicans in Ma
tionaI Convention in Chicago last
June, had recognized the cry Of the
people for a Progressive republican
candidate and nominated Senator R.
M. La Toilette, he would have been
elected. The nomination of Wilson
came as the result Of the forced re
nomination Of Taft When the com
mon people are united in their de
mauds politicians must heed them or
suffer the consequences. The Pro
gressiye Republicans went to Will
son as the only man they had con
fideHce in to carry out their desires.
# he and his Party heed that call
they viii continue in power, if not,
they viii lose out in four years.
The Democratic Party now needs
their best men in counsel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the ~ <-
Signature of IxNA1zMx
ARPIN.

John BOdin is doing the mason
work ON Robert Morris new silo
Miss Myrtle Lewis of the Teachers
Training school at the Rapids spent
several days last week at home here.
Miss Mable Winch was a Marsh
field visitor Sunday.
Ed. Norris. Left Tuesday for Grand
Rapids to attend the County Board
meeting.
Miss Barbara SPEECH has been
working at the Martin Pfyl home at
Biron the past week.
Mrs. Louis Dresdow who has been
visiting her brother o. DingeIdein
left Wednesday for a visit with re
latiWes at Withee after which she
will return here for a short visit be-
fore leaving for her home at Wau-
kesha.
A number of Royal Neighbors of
this place attended the R. N. A.
convention at Nekoosa last Friday.
Namely; Mesdames E. Morris, r.
Morris, Dingeldein, Robinson, Wine
brenner and Bluett and Miss Sadie
Cowen. They report a fine time.
The ladies aid society of the
Presbyterian church having decided
to build horse-shed at the church
will be very thankful to any one who
viii kindly donate either lumber, shir
giles or labor For particulars Inquire
of Mrs o. Dingeldein, or Mrs. Eugen
Gardner, committee for same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
30 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY

LIZ Af4FaEC MF12 SEtCF- F~ilNS GFAAL
The time Of the year has arrived
when the big metropolitan newspaper
are urging the people to do their
Christmas shopping early. There art
many advantages in getting the
Christmas shopping done early in the
season. One advantage is that you
can have more OF the undivided atten
ton Of the saIesperson- another ad-
vantage is that the stocks are new
and complete and you get first seIec-
tions ana not the picked over rem
nants that you find few days before
Christmas. There is another side to
this shopping early question and that
is the saIespersOns side, shopping ear
~ helps the clerks; trade is steadier
and there is not that terrific rush
that comes Just before Christmas. For
your own good and the good Of the
clerk, do your Christmas shopping
early.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
GOODBYE. MORSE.

Congressman Morse got exactly
what was coming to him in the
Ninth District.
Elected two years ago as a Re
publican, and a progressive Republi-
can at that, he has with comparative
ly few exceptions voted with the Den
ocratic majority of the house during
the last session Of congress.
He has done this not simply on
measures presumably progressive,
which received the support of other
insurgent Republicans, but on re
dictionary legislation of a purely dem
ocratic character.
The most notorious instance of this
support was his vote to cut out the
heart OF the merit system and re
establish The spoils system in the in
terests Of the Democratic party.
We took the liberty at that time of
suggesting to the voters of the Ninth
district that hybrid representation
of this kind was in the interests Of
neither the Republicans nor the Dem
Gratis nor of the people as a whole.
Evidently the voters took that view
of it, for they have recalled Mr.. Morsl
and chosen a DEMOCRAT in his place.
While We regret this accession to
The Democratic delegation from this
state, a genuine Democratic represen,
tative is a more desirable proposition
than a political nondescript who Sc
cures his election under one party
label and then votes under another
in congress- Milwaukee Free Press.
Men Of his stamp can't last very
long without being found out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
KINDLINC IN
GREAT FAVOR
Audience not as Large as
Should Have Been for This
High Glass Play.

An artist is always appreciated
in whatever profession you find them.
Sarah Padden as Magic Schultz, the
leading character in KINDLING which
was presented at the Opera House
in this city Saturday evening was
everything that We could ask in an
ideal character.
She was immense, and was ably
supported by every member of her
company. In fact, this play would
be a great failure were it not pre-
scented by able actors. This com
pany is made up Of such artists. We
take pleasure in recommending every
one Of them, and the play taken as
a whole one of the most impressive
that has been presented in this city
for q long time. While the Opera
House was about half filled, it shoult
have been crowded and We believe
would have been had this actress
and able company been well known
in this community Their being here
on a Saturday night and following
the two days of the trip around the
world, are the only reasons for the
house not being packed. The moral
effect Of such plays in a community
is of as much value as an excellent
sermon. The moral lesson taught
in the presentation of such an excel
lent play is favorable in any commun
ity. 1t is with pleasure that We com
mend this company to other cities
that they may visit-as being deserV-
ing Of liberal support.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
FOUR HURT IN
AUTO SMASH
Car Turns Turtle Crossing Gull
vert Near Clear Lake.

JANESYILLE, Wis, Nov. 12.-Au-
gust Luedtke, a liquor dealer, had 4
ribs smashed, his father-in-iaw, Char
les Rausch, may have to have his arm
amDutated and two others, Ferdinand
Hail and Edward Marshall, may die
as the result Of injuries sustained
when an auto in which the men we're
crossing a calvert near Clear Lake
turned turtle. LuedtIe's condition
is very serious and little hope is
held out for his recovery. The men
were brought to a hospital in this
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

American travellers present at the
coronation of a European king laugh
at its archaic ceremonial Yet in oul
own country there is a group of wood
en- Indians, into whose care is COM
mitted that greatest function of all,
eiecting president. They are as
obsolete a piece OF antique furniture
as the coronation herald in a
day of telegraphs and newspapers.
The Fathers decided that the choice
Of a president was not to be made
at the rough house elections, but
IN this secluded councils of the wise
men selected with great care for
this one act. Which school room con
ception of popular government was
quickly put into the political dump
by robust people, who felt compe-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
4. R. HIRST
ADDRESSES
COUNTY BOARD

The County Board held a session
at the court house Tuesday night
and listened to an address by A. R.
Hurst of Madison, on the subject of
good roads and road building. Mr..
Hirst is a member of the State High
way Commission. The board adjourn
ed this morning until o'clock Thurs
day afternoon, to give the differ
ent committees time to get together
and do their work. Thursday the
board will visit the county poor farm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of mail advertised at Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, Nov. II, 1912.
Basick, Joe
BokowslIi, L.
Guettler, Herbert (foreig)n
Johnston, E. S.
Kerneen, H. ~
La Mars, J. c.
NettIeLIOd, EskeI (carO
Stacker, W. Ccard)
Telyea, Joe (card)
Wasmanhagr, R. c. e cards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
First National Bank
Grand Rapids, Wis.

ness that the cost of the new sales
people is added to the cost of the
goods.
For advertising is simply a form Of
craftsmanship, and the most efficient
kind.
The growth of business that a store
gets through advertising works to
the advantage of the public. In ev-
cry business are certain fixed charges
usually called overhead costs" for
rent, salary of manager, if one is EN-
ployed, interest on capital invested
and borrowed money, insurance, etc.
1t is usually the case that when
a business is increased, the overhead
costs do not increase very much.
Consequently they become a smaller
charge on every dollar Of goods sold.
The cost of advertising is paid thru
this increase of business that re
duces the overhead charges.
Furthermore, it tends to reduce
the proportional expense of sales
people Good advertising should
double the work the salespeopIe have
to do, but the force of clerks is not
necessarily doubled. Much Of their
time before was unoccupied, and
spent in listless Ioafing, as tiresome
to the clerk as it is Improbable to
the employer.
If a merchant doubles his bust
ness and increases his salespeopIe SO
per cent to get the work done, a
fourth of the expense of clerk hire
that has to be charged up to each
article sold is saved. That Will pay
for a very big advertising bill, and
leave a profit over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear. There
is only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing and
when it is entirely closed, deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inf1amed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo,
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Hall's Family Pills for.-Advertise-
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
ONLY A FIRE HERO

but the crowd cheered, as, with burn
ed hands, he held up a small round
box, ''FelloWs!" he shouted, ''this
BUckIen's Arnica SaIve I hold, has eV-
erything beat for burns Right! al
SO for boils, ulcers, sores, pimples,
eczema, cuts, sprains, bruises. Sur
est pile cure. 1t subdues inflamma-
ton, kills pain. Only % cents at
Days Drug & JeweIry Co.-Advertis-
ement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14

Nash, A. L. Ridgman and E. Kel-
Iogg, who gave you the glad hand of
welcome. The attractive features of
this country consisted of clog dane
ing, knitting, and singing. Cabbage
salad, rye bread and coffee was SER
we'd in this country.
ITALY.
From Germany you were taken by
automobile to Italy at the home of
Mrs. Clarissa Arpin. Here the guests
were astonished at the beautiful
statues of that country. They were
received at the door by F. B. War
ner in full dress as an umbrella men.
der, while D. B. Philleo, with hand
organ and monkey, kept the guests
amused while they were admfrfng
the statuary.
Spaghetti and waters We're served
in this country.
Mrs. John bennington and Mrs.
VIM. McGlynn We're among the high
class Italians in this country and
Theodore Brazeau, F. B. Warner and
others were the more common class
and dressed accordingly. Bess
Huntington danced for the company
at this place.
TURKEY.
From Italy the guests walked O.
yer to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
]. Arpin, where Turkey was in all
her glory. Here you were obliged
to present your passport to Messrs.
Clark and KnolIer, before you could
enter the harem of Chas. Kellogg, the
Sultan, where you had the pleasure
of admiring his many wives, who were
dressed to represent the country's
costume. Otto -Roenius acted as the
Sultan's jestor, Miss Ellen MacKfn-
non played on the violin, and Miss
Mildred MacKinnon was the SuItans'
dancing girl, and the visitor really
felt that he was in Turkey proper.
Sherbet, cake, and coffee was serv-
ed at this country.
Each country was beautifully re-
presented and all those who had a
part at each country did remarkably
we'll ano were handsomely goWned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER
A. 1. Fontaine, Publisher.
THURSDAY, NOV. a, 1912.

Tie city and county officials are
determined to stop the promiscuous
distribution Of medicine samples a
bout the streets Of the city. There
is a law against such distribution
and this law is going to be enforced
There is always a chance Of a child
getting hold Of some Of these sample
and eating them. It's q dangerous
practice and the officials are to be
thanked for getting after the offend
ers and for their efforts in enforc-
ing the law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14

It is evident from the cIoseness of
the vote for congressman that had
LangIade county been as loyal to Com
gresham Morse as it should have
been he would have been elected
Amigo Daily Journal.
The trouble is the people at home
near neighbors, knew him too we'll,
therefore the light vote. Strangers
took a chance ON him thinking he
was a Republican. The people have
found him out that's all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14

FOR SALE:-Nine acres of land
facing on Grand avenue near Hub
bard Robinson's farm and located be
tween said avenue and Green Fay
right of way. Inquire OF A. L. Fon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
HOW THEY
EARNEDi DOLLAR

At the First Moravian church
Tuesday evening, a most unique and
interesting event was enjoyed.
Two months ago the members of
this congregation decided to earn
each his dollar for the benefit of
Christian work. Tuesday evening was
the time when each person was to
present his dollar and tell in his own
way, how he earned it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
RAID BANK
IN DAYLIGHT
Outlaws Cut all Wires From
0akIahOma Town and Escape
With $500.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla, Nov. 12.-
Five outlaws dynamited the bank at
Ocbelata today, got $1,000 and es-
capped. The robbers cut all telephone
and telegraph wires leading into town
before they attacked the bank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
WHO PAYS FOR ADVERTISING?

Sheptics about advertising have
been known to ra Sc the question as
10 Who pays for all this publicity,
ard even to aIIege that its cost is
loaded on the Consumer.
This is logic of about the same
correctness as to say, when a store
makes an addition to it's sales force
IN order to handle its growing bust
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
CARL DAD OF IS PIANOS HERE

Mrs. F. P. Daily has received a
carload Of IS pianos and she extends
a cordial invitation to all those
contemplating the purchase of a
piano to call and inspect her stock
She has a variety of makes and they
are all handsome in appearance and
excellent in tone. Call and see them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14

and the trip taken as a whole was
very interesting and greatly enjoy
ed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14
Did The Keys Belong To
You

Two punches Of keys have recent
Iy been found and left with us until
claimed
If one Of our identification tags
had been attached We could have no
titled the owner at once.
We still have some tags left and
would be pleased to give you one on
request. They are a very clever and
useful novelty.
ASK FOR ONE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-11-14

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Nov. 16.-The Girl Who Dared, Da-
ly's Theatre.
Nov. 28.-ThanksgiVing Day.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-06
LONG TRIED DRAMA
"The Old Homestead" at the opera
House Tonight.

fN''o'N
Denman Thompson's "The Old
Homestead" which comes TO the
Bennington opera house tonight has
passed It's silver jubilee. This cele-
brated drama Of New England rural
lie is now In It's twenty-sixth year
Of uninterrupted success. When we
look back upon the years that have
interviewed since THE Old Home
stead" was first produced at the Bos'
ton Theatre In April 1856, II seems
incredible that this same, simple,
domestic drama, dealing as II does
with scenes and incidents which are
in no way remarkable In themselves
should In this theatrical season OF
Hip be still one OF the best draw
ing cards In the theatrical world
Millions OF people have witnessed Il
during the past twenty-five years and
yet the theatre.going public has not
yet tired OF dear old Uncle Josh, OF
Sy. Prime and Seth Perkins, Aunt
Matilda, Eb. Ganzey. Happy Jack,
Rickety Ann and the others. The
singing OF the ouartette OF farm
hands is looked forward to with as
much interest as OF yore and the
scenic equipment this year Is az
beautiful and effective as ever. The
original company under the personal
direction OF Frank Thompson VIII be
seen here tonight.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-06
THE COST OF LIVING
Another Inquiry being Made Into the
Subject


New York, Feb. 5.-The most am
bilious attempt yet made at solving
ne problems of the higher cost OF
living will be begun here this month
oy the New York food investigating
commission, appointed by act OF the
state legislature, which has opened
offices at 2O2 Franklin street The
committee is charged with the duty
II making searching investigation
INTO the cost OF foods and the relat
IONS between the consumer and the
producer. Under the law II has the
power to subpoena any one whose
testimony II desires. The plan Of
Commissioner Horace ID. Bruce who
S in charge OF the new offices, is as
.ollows:
The commission will learn what
profit goes to the producers, the Job
ger, the retailer. the commission mar
he local shipper and also what per
eentage OF food stuffs is paid foI
freight and carriage Then II will de
termine where the fault, II any, lies
nd wherein our present system Is
wrong
Il am inclined to believe that there
IRE too many retailers in this city
There are 1900 retail dealers to 9
population OF 100000. Three thou
sand retailers could supply the
needs of the city. We want the ties
timony Of the consumer as well as o.
he producer and jobber II is nota
BILE for one thing that the Atlanti,
3eabord states produce less than tel
per cent Of the food consumed In New
York. Recently We have been get
ling frozen poultry from points as fal
away as Russia and Japan"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-06
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
1ews Of the Town and Village Told Brlsft
sor Busy RcaIerS-

Don't fail to see the man with two
heads at Library theatre tonight
Claude Gokay has accepted a pos
ition in the Taconic mills in Pitts
field.
Miss Maud Gilbert of Cohoes has
been spending a few days with
friends in town.
Miss Helen Frazier Of North street
who has been confined 70 the house
by Illness for several days, IS SLOW
~ Improving.
A regular meeting OF Mount An.
thony chapter, o. L. s., will be held
Wednesday evening for initiation
Refreshments will be served.
News has been received Of the
birth of daughter to Mr.. and Mrs
S. ]. Joclyn of Lawrence, Mass. Mrs
Joclyn was formerly Miss Ida Liver
sedge, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Har.
ry Liversedge, former residents, now
living in Cuba.
Misses Dorothy Russell, Mary
Ahearn, Elizabeth Baudistel and
Mary MCGUIRE have returned from
Hoosick Falls where they attended a
reception given in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Keagon who were mar
red in Troy last week. Mrs. Kea
gon was formerly Miss Alice Ahearn
Of this place.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-02-06
WEST SALISBURY


Mrs. Clayton i.eed is visiting rel
atives in Troy.
George Barker has sold his farm
10 Robert Mozart.
Miss Grace Center spent Sunday at
The home Of Albert Amidon.
Miss Irene Woodward and Ernest
Stanley were in Bennington Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Mattison were
guests at the home of e. c. Tinkham
sunday
Mrs. h. E. Tinkham and Irene
Woodward called on Mrs. Albert Gul
~ last week Thursday
r. Il. Tinkham is in South Shafts
bury this week as one OF the auditors
at the town clerks office.
Mrs. Jesse Barker and Mrs. Lape
of White Creek were guests of Mrs
nusseil Tinkham last week Wednes
lay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bump were
pleasantly surprised at their home
.ast Saturday evening, il being the oc
casion OF Mrs. Bumps birthday. A
social time was spent and refresh
ments were served.