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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16
AMENDMENT OF FISH AND GAME
LAWS

Some of the laws for the protection Of
fish and game should be amended. In
found to be inconsistent while others are
ambiguous. Especially should the author
ity of the Game Warden to take rough or
destructive fish from the waters of the
state be made clear and explicit. There is
determined opposition in some quarters to
continuing the plan of licensing fishermen
to remove these fish by means of seines
In many instances where this method has
been employed in the past game fish have
been destroyed, duck shooting has been
impaired and the vegetation in the beds
of shallow lakes has been ruined Too
often commercial gain has been the ono
dominant motive; and as might be ex-
pected there has been little regard paid
to other considerations.
After careful investigation and a DuhIic
hearing upon this subject at which ali in
tereSted persons had an opDortunitv tO he
present and fully heard, the State Game
Warden decided to discontinue the plan
of issuing these special permits or licenses
and proposed instead that wherever there
was need of removing rough fish from the
waters of the state the work should be
done under his supervision and an interest
IN the profits derived from the venture
should be reserved to the state. Before
putting this plan into general operation he
tried it tentatively in two places The ex-
per1ments were made during some of the
coolest weather of the past winter and
under many disadvantages imposed by the
necessity of fishing under the ice Never
theless about months trial OF this plan
In Two fishing streams resulted in a larger
net income to the state than the aggregate
| of all the proceeds of licenses issued dur
| ing the preceding year. These results in
| the judgment of the head of this depart
ment justify an extension of the plan.
| Some question has been raised however as
| to the legal authority of the Game Warden
| to take rough fish in this way. In order
! that this doubt may be removed | recon-
mend the enactment of legislation that will
! unquestionably give effect to section 4560f-
| 10 which plainly intends that he should
/ have this power.
| The inconsistencies in sections 4560a-3S
and 4560d should also be removed. They
F., are the result of inadvertence in amending
| pre-exfSdng statutes. So also should sec
| ton 4565c-5 be amended so as to har-
monte with other provisions of law upon
| the same subject.
Further recommendation are for an
amendment to the fire insurance law
tomake more definite conditions under
which foreign companies may tran
sac, business in Wisconsin. and larger
appropriation for maintenance of the
| legislative reference library.
The governor concludes his message
with an appeal for a brief session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16

The family horse was shedding his
coat. ooh, mamma" exclaimed small
Sadie, do come and look at old Dob
sin. I believe he's all mOth-eaten!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16

Janesville.-The E. P. Doty mill.
destroyed by fire recently, viii be re-
built. The mill is the oldest grain
plant ia southern Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16
Scholars Debt to the World.

knowledge is only useful when It
can be applied; and if the idle rich
are an offense, the idle scholar is a
still greater ofense-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16

What kind of a pipe did you tell
the plumber to bring for this restau-
rant?"
81 told him I supposed it ought to be
! feedpipe."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16
The Wifels Part.

When man decides to live on his
wits, his wife should thoughtfully IN
vest in new washing machine.-At-
Gibson Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16
Their Nisinn pImmed.

How many learned men are work
ing at the forge OF science-laborious,
ardent tireless Cyclops. but one
eyed!-Joubert
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16
Whales Great Speed.

The hnback whale is called the
greyhound Of the sea-" Its speed
through the water equals that Of the
fastest steamship.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16
Ns4,,re'e FLINDERS

Parrots live a long time, and it is
believed nature made one or two 9th
er Standardization Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16

When a girl tells a man how her
mother tells her she used to act
when she was baby she considers ii
makes them as good as engaged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16
Science of Politics.

Politics is the science of keeping
citizens happy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-16
SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS.

In the enactment of Chapter 452 of the
Laws of 1911 it was undoubtedly the in
tention of the legislature to restrict the
sale of public lands to actual settlers But
the statute was not drafted so as to ex-
press this purpose and applications have
been made to the land commissioners IN
der circumstances which justify an infer
ence that many parcels of public land
were desired by single individuals for pur-
poses other than immediate settlement
recommend such amendment of the law as
will prevent all speculation in public lands
and limit sales to actual settlers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Glen Young has accepted a posi-
ton as baker at the Herschleb bak-
cry.
Mrs. Herman Abel is guest at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.
Shekey at Johnson Creek.
&. H. Reinhart of Milwaukee was
a business visitor in the city Tues
day.
Attorneys P. A. Williams and E.
c. Pors Of Marshfield We're business
visitors in the city Tuesday.
Mrs. Joseph Arpin and daughters
left Tuesday morning for Bruce af-
ter a three weeks visit i'm Grand Rap
ids with relatives.
D. J. Arpin lie it Monday for Port
Arthur, Canada, on a business trip.
Miss Amelia Kluge who is employ
ed with Mrs. Clarice Arpin, is back
from a three weeks visit in Rock
ford, ILL.,, and Beloit, Wis.
VIM. Suhr and helpers are busy
painting E. c. Smiths house on Will
ey street. cit looks very much bet
ter. The house has been added to
and rebuilt by Louie Schroeder and
his workmen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
STATE ROAD
COMPLETED

Nearly one mile of state and coun
ty road has been completed on the
SigeI road just outside the city linn
its. L. Amundson acting county high
way commissioner was in charge of
this work and we understand that he
did an excellent job. Work was sus
pended on July 1 on account of the
scarcity of men and teams to do this
work. The farmers being all very
busy taking care of their crops. Mr..
Amundson was also sailed home on
account of the serious illness of his
wife. All those interested in the
methods of building county and state
roads will do we'll to visit this place
and see how the roads look. We I'm
derstand that the highway on either
end of this county road is a good il
lustration and makes an excellent
contrast in favor of good road build
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
CONCERT BY STUDENTS OF
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE

The concert given by the college
concert club, composed of students
from the Northwestern College, at
Watertown, under the auspices OF
the West Side German Lutheran
church, Tuesday evening was very
we'll attended, in spite of the incIe-
mency of the weather. Each member
of the club carried out his part in
a very creditabIe manner. The or
-chestra composed of nine pieces rem
dered several selections which were
very well received and heartily en-
cored. 'Doan Ye Cry Ma Honey"
and Massas in the Cold, Cold Ground
the two pieces sang by the quar-
tette deserve special mention.
The act, The Eve Before Vaca-
ton, - which they presented is among
the most popular comedy acts on the
stage
Taken altogether the concert was
very we'll rendered and success
in every way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
DEATH OF BERNARD T0EPEL

After an iiiIIass of three months
afflicted with dropsy and cancer. of
the liver, Bernard ToepeI died in
July, 8, 1912, at his residence No
1874, 10th avenue, in this city. He
was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Toepel, well known residents of
Grand Rapids. He was born in
Germany, and was thirty-nine years,
eight months and fifteen days old
when he passed away. He was mar
ried in October p, 1906, to Miss
I. PloWman, of Menominee, Mich. He
served in the PHILIPPINE war as a
member of Co. c. 9Th regiment 8
years. He leaves a wife and three
children to mourn his death The
funeral service will take place Thurs
day afternoon from the house at
one thirty and from the German Lu
theran church at two o'clock on the
west side, Rev William Nommensen
officiating Burial will take place
in Forest Hill cemetery Mrs. Toe
pei and family have the sympathy
of this community in their great loss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
RETURN TO CLOQUET


Louis Charter, daughters, Misses
Ellen, AGNES, Angie and Hazel, and
son, Guy, Of Cloquet, Mimi, who
spent the past week in Merrill, ar
irving here with the remains of Mr.
Charters son, Leonard, which were
Inferred in the local cemetery, de
parted this morning for Wausau and
Grand Rapids, where they will spend
today and tomorrow. The family
will leave Grand Rapids tomorrow
for Cloquet While in Merrill, they
visited relatives and friends whom
they had not seen since their depar-
ture west two years ago.-MeTrill
Daily Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS AND NOTICE
TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD CoUNTY-In
County Court
In the matter of the estate of william X.
Kath, deceased.
Letters OF administration on the estate OF
William Y. Kath late Of the town of Ru-
dOlph, in said county of Wood deceased
having be en- duly granted to Theresa Kath
by this court:
1t is Ordered that the time from the date
hereof until and including the list Monday OF
February, A. ID. 1913, be and the same is
hereby liked as the time within which all
creditors of the said William X Kath. de-
ceased shall present their claims for ex-
animation and allowance.
1t Is Further Ordered, That all claims and
demands of all persons against the said
William X. Kath, deceased. be examined
and adjusted before this court at its court
room in the court house in the city of Grand
Rapids in said county at the regular term
thereOf appointed to be held on the first
tuesday OF FEBRUARY, 1913, and all creditors
are hereby notified thereof.
1t is Further Ordered that notice of the
time and place al which said claims and de-
mands will be examined and adjusted as
aforesaid, and of the time above limited for
said creditors to present their claims and de-
mands, be given by publishing a copy OF
this order and notice for four consecutive
weeks once in each week in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, new paper
published in the county OF Wood, the first
publication to be within fifteen days of the
date hereof.
Dated this 9Th day OF July 1912
By the Court,
b. NJ. VAUGHAN, W. j. CONWAY,
Atty. for Administrative County Judge
tFirst pub. July II. final pub. Aug. u
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS

Circuit court opened Tuesday morn
ing at eleven o'clock. The follow
ing cases were disposed of:
C. T Thorbus vs.. NJ. C. Graham
ct al. was continued to July oath.
Lawrence Ward VS.. David PiIIor
and Anna NJ. PiIlor was continued.
Theresa Ullrich VS.. Winnie Moor
hus Henry Moorhus, Lydia UIlrich,
James Sterling Jr., was settled out
of court.
In the matter of the Kert Creek
Drainage District, the following were
appointed commissioners ". H.
Bowden, Anton Brost and VIM. NJ.
Gallagher.
Frederick Kidder was granted a
divorce from Amelia Kidder.
Olga Sowaske was granted a di-
Yorce from Max Sowaske.
Sarah Becker was granted a di-
Yorce from Samuel Becker.
Gusta Litke was granted a divorce
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

no other means of transportation US
ed the original "shanks horses. - 1t
took William two hours and forty
five minutes to cover the distance.
He arrived there in time for the game
and does not seem to regret having
taken the tramp. He would have been
willing to tramp back again had Crane
Rapids won but as it was, he came
back by train.
The w. c. WeiseI store will start
a sale on remnants Thursday, July
II. Just read the ad in this issue
of the paper and see the many nota-
bic bargains offered you during this
sale.
Fred Kruger and Fred Turbin have
gone to the Crooked Rift Rod and
Reel Club house up river for sever
al days fishing
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berard of
Waukesha arrived in the city Tues
day for a two weeks visit with reIa-
tives.
Ned Meeteer spent Sunday at Ste
vens Point taking in the ball game.
Harry Lynn has returned to Mil
Waukee where he is employed after
spending several days in the city
visiting relatives.
Fred Hartl, who is employed at
the Wood County National Bank is
enjoying his vacation, which he is
spending at his home at Lindsey.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shekey of
Johnson Creek, Wis, are rejoicing
over the arrival of a seven pound
baby girl, born Monday, July g. Mrs.
Shekey was formerly Miss Alma Abel
of this city.
Miss Maud Nowatney has return
edp from a several days visit with
friends at Fond du Lac.
Miss Florence Ray has returned
from a visit with friends at Wausau.
Harry Hagerstrom has returned
to Stevens Point where he is en-
ployed after spending several days
in the city visiting friends.
Miss Bertha Wittenberg who is
at the Wond County rToIo
phone office, is spending her vaca-
ton at Tomah and Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Courtney of
Milton Junction are in the city Wis
ting friends and relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
THE VICE PRESIDENCY.

Considering that the chances, ar
guing from past history, are one in
seven that the ytce-president will be
come president, the slight attention
given by the two conventions to the
choice of a candidate is a national
scandal.
The yfce-presidents Job has become
the sport Of the nation and the butt
OF h teparagrapher. Enforced idle
ness is considered in the category OF
cruel and unusual punishments. The
man who has no greater function
than to put Ayes and Noes, a mere
clerks job, is not likely to measure
up to the presidential standard if
fate's lightning strikes him.
1t is significant that when the con-
stltuuon was originally drafted, the
convention was in session months
before it occurred to anyone that Their,
ought to be vice president. This
convention assembled the most pro
found thinkers and constructive state
men ever called upon OF fashion a
form Of government. Every known
device for constituting a national au-
thority was tried and debated. Not
until the work was nearly done did
some one suggest having a vice pres
ident.
The real reason for his existence is
to have been the fear of the smaller
states lest the big states should al
ways get the presidency of the Sen
ate, and cast the deciding vote in
that body. So they created the vice
president TO lay that DOGGY
There are two ways to assure a
first class presidential succession.
The first, and a deirable method,
would be to abolish the vice presi-
dency. Probably that would be i'm
possible
The second way, and a perfectly
possible means, is to give the man
some honest work to do that will
count, and which win interest a man
OF presidential size. Why should he
be absolyed from the universal law
Of labor, which alone makes any ca
reer worth while?
At the least he should have a vote
in the Senate on every division, in
stead of merely the right to decide
a tie.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
WHERE IT is HOT

NORTH POLE, July 6.-The Their
mometer went u" to zero yesterday,
and caused much suffering. All the
igloos are shimmering in the torrtd
glare, and heat waves make an infer
no Of the ice fields. Several Eskimos
have died of sunstroke. The seals
and walruses lie painting on the floes
Children driven to desperation, are
breaking holes in the ice and tax
ing baths.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES

James L. Clark of Toledo, Ohio,
to Winnie G. Anderson of Marsh
field,
Clarence G. Brown, of Rosebud,
Mont, to Grace B. Mcclure of Grand
Rapids.
Robert C. Schrieber town of Carey
to Viola NJ Zienerdorf of town of
Carey.
Robert Week of Sigel to Della Lar
sen of SigeI.
Gust. Boetcher of Grand Rapids, to
Lydia Weedeman of Ada, Mimi.
Paul H. Zimmerman of Rudolph
to Elizabeth Schultz of Rudolph
Eugene Sparks of Grand Rapids to
Mary Swartout of Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

death yesterday afternoon was a
surprise TO his family.
The deceased left Canada for
Grand Rapids, Wis, in 1864, where
he was married in 1870, coming to
Merrill about thirty years ago, where
he has lived ever since. He leaves
widow and four children, Mrs. H
4. Arveson OF this city Mrs. o. E.
Hoffman and Henry Landers OF
Cleveland, Ohio, and Richard Land
ers Of this city.-Merriu Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR WATER
MAIN IN LYON PARK ADDl-
TON.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Public Works of Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin are ready to re
ceve sealed bids for the furnishing
of all the materials, implements, tool
etc, and all the labor and service
except tn water pipe which is to be
furnished by the city on the street
necessary to complete and construct
six inch water main in Lyon Park
Addition in the city of Grand Rap
ids, Wisconsin, commencing at the
present terminus of the water main
at the south east corner of lot
twenty (2O) block one % Lyon Park
Addition to the City of Grand Rap
ids, Wis, in a souther ly direction
for a distance of one hundred sew
enty-five (175) feet the said water
main to be laid according t the
plans and specifications for the same
which are now on file in the office
of the City Engineer in the Library
building in said city of Grand Rapids.
Sealed bids viii be received by
the Board of Public Works up to and
including The 18th day of July, 1912,
at nine o'clock in the forenoon. All
bids shall be enclosed in an envel-
Ope securely sealed, and be endors-
ed as follows: Proposals for fur
nishing material, etc, for water
main in Lyon Park Addition" and
the name of the bidder, and be
addressed and delivered to NJ G.
Gordon, city clerk, anytime prior to
the 18th day of July 1912 at nine
o'clock in the forenoon.
A certified check for ten per cent
of the amount of the bid shall be
enclosed with the proposal, the said
check to be payable to the order of
NJ. G. Gordon, city clerk, of the city
of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, as ev-
idence of the good faith of the bid
der If bid is not accepted, check
will be returned. A bond will be re-
Quired of the successful bidder in an
amount equal to the amount of the
proposal.
A contract for the work Will be
drawn without expense to the bid
der by the City Attorney and will
provide in substance that the bid
der must furnish all materials, tools,
implements, etc, except water-pipe,
which will be furnished by the city
ON the street and all the labor and
services necessary to do all of said
work strictly according to the plans
and Specifications hereinbefore re
ferred to and to the satisfaction of
the city engineer and the superinten
dent of the water works of said city.
Payments win be made on the es
innate of the city engineer from time
to time up to eighty per cent of
the amount of the material furnished
and all labor and services perform
ed at time of estimate until work is
finally completed and accepted by
the city engineer and superinten-
dent of water works, when the bal
ance will be paid.
The city reserves the right to buy
the water pipe and to reject any
and all bids.
Dated this 9th day of July, 1912.
J. A Cohen, Mayor.
E. w. Ellis.
Geo. W. Davis.
Chris. Getzlaff.
J. J. Jeffrey.
Aldermen.
Board of Public Works
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Water Company shall within sixty
days after the approval Of this ordi-
nance file in the office Of the City
Clerk, its consent BY a written ac-
ceptance Of the provisions and con
ditions Of this ordinance and fran
chise.
Section y. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after its publication as provided by
law, and after the filing Of the &C
ceptance provided for in Section No.
II above.
Approved and adopted this -
day Of August, A D, 1872
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
INSECT BITE COSTS LEG.

A Boston man lost his leg from the
bite of an insect two years before.
To avert such calamities from stings
and bites of insects use BuckIen's
Arnica SalVe promptly to kill the
poison and prevent inflammation,
swelling and pain. Heals burns, boil
ulcers, piles, eczema, cuts, bruises
Only 25 cents at DAILY Drug & Jewel
ry Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
THURSDAY, JULY II, 1912.

In another column of this issue
viii be found the announcement of
Julien 7 WEIGH, as a candidate for
sheriff on the Democratic county tick
ct Mr.. WeIch has an excellent re
cord as sheriff and Will undoubtedly
secure the Democratic nomination fol
said office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
RATE CARD.
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Effective July, I, 1912.
Daily Weekly

Daily Weekly
Run of paper, per inch
per time, plate mat
ter .O6 10
Locals per line, per time .05 90
FOR PoslTION-DispIay
Add the following per cent to the
above figures
Adjoining reading matter 10 per ct.
Top Of column adjoining
reading matter first fol-
lowing and alongside of
reading 20 per ct.
COMPOSITION OF DISPLAY AD-
VERTislNG-5 cents per inch,
extra.
No advertisement accepted for less
than $1OO
DAILY-Eyening except Sunday, Els
tablished 1906. Four pages, sew
en- columns. CALCULATIONS
WEEKLY Thursday, 8 pages, 8 col
umns, 13 EN- column. Established
1857. CIRCULATION-12Q0.
Grand Rapids has a. population Of
5000, County Seat of Wood county.
Four railroad lines, sixteen passenger
trains daily, all stop at Grand Rap
ids Also Inter-urban connecting Ne
koosa with Grand Rapids. Wood
county has a population Of $4,000,
excellent farming lands, manufacture
ing Of all kinds; splendid schools
and churches; good water and heal
thy climate.
Represented BY
AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION.
General Offices New York
Chicago. Branches in all
Principal Cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
THOMAS LkNDERS rs YEARS
OF AGE PASSED AWAY
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

Thomas Landers, born in Quebec.
Can, January 80, 1886, died yesterday
afternoon at 1:3O o'clock while "
ing on a lounge at his home, 10Y
Polk street. The deceased practical
" slept away. the attending physi-
clan pronouncing his death due to a
stroke of apoplexy. Although in
feeble health for some time, he seem
very well yesterday morning and his