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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, .

STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 80
LUCAS COUNTY 90
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner Of the firm of F. j. Cheney 6
Co., doing business in the City OF Toledo.
County and state aforesaid, and that said
dTm will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use OF Hairs.
CatarFh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day Of December. A. D.
1886
A. ". GLEASON
(SeaI) NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Send for testimonials
free
F. j. CHENEY &c Co, Toledo, 0.
Sold by all Druggists, 75C.
rake Hairs Family Pills for constipation +
Advertisement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

The Bull Moosers need not bother
about a convention or primary eiec-
ton in 1916; Roosevelt is already
nominated by that party. Let anyone
suggest another leader who dares.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

The express companies are placed
in a bad way by the establishing OF
the parcels post. They acknowledge
that they are at sea over the situa-
tion and that they do not know how
the new system viii effect the ex-
press business.
The Express companies claim that
they cannot be expected to reduce
rates until the parcels post is tried
out 1t is certain that the express
business OF the country viii have to
be recognized very soon, and there
is a strong probability that the PEG
pie will receive a benefit in lower
Arates generally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

3 EST TIME

viii do to start a Savings account
but the
BEST TIME
is the beginning of a new year. BY
adding a little to the account each
month, the end Of the year viii fad
you with d nice account. After that
TT seems to be easier to save and com
pound interest we pay viii help you.
We wish you a prospee Gus New
Year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is the Origin of the Word
"PecuniaryD?-It is from the Latin pc
cunia, money; the root of the word
pecunia was pecus, cattle cattle
having constituted the wealth OF the
early Roman people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What were sharp-shins?-Sharp.
shins was a name given to small cur.
rency obtained by cutting silver dol.
lars into parts. 1t was used in the
early days of Virginia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What are the Twenty Most Beauti-
fuI Words?-In a voting contest the
members of a certain Y NJ. c. A. in
New York city recently decided that
the twenty most beautiful words are:
Melody, splendor, alteration, elo-
quence, virtue, innocence, modesty,
faith, Joy, honor, nobility, sympathy,
heaven, love, divine, hope harmony,
happiness, purity and liberty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

Tell your friend that she can get
a set of 42 dishes, HaTiland design
for So by taking the Daily Reporter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26
First National Bank
Grand Rapids, Wis.

Savings Deposits made on or be
fore Monday, January 18Th, viii draw
interest from January LIST.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

About one mile.
What is the Meaning of Gerryman-
der?-It means the geographical ap-
portionment of districts to give pre-
pOnderance to one political party. The
practice was begun in Massachusetts,
sad named from It's governor, Ell
bridge Gerry.
Who Was Termed the Mad Poet?-
Nathaniel Lee, an insane English
dramatist.
What is an Orangeman?-A prot
estant Irishman, and one who cher
ishes the name of William, Prince of
Orange.
Who was John Rennie?-He was
an eminent engineer, the son of a
farmer, and born 1861. His greatest
achievement was the building of the
famous London Bridge across the
Thames, and which was opened in
1881.
In what States does Capital Punish
ment PrevaiI?-Capital punishment
prevails in all states except Michigan,
Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Maine
1t was abolished in Iowa in 1872 and
restored in 1878. 1t was also abol-
ished in Colorado and restored in
1901.
What is the Area of Haiti?-The
area of Haiti is 10,2O4 square miles,
or about one-third of Indiana. It's
population is near 100000.
What is the Highest Point in Wis
consin?-The highest point in Wiscon-
sn is Rib Hill, in Marathon county.
When did the First Vessel Cross
the Ocean Under Steam?-The first
vessel crossed the ocean under steam
in 1919. 1t was the Savannah, of $50
tons burden, built at Corlear's Hook,
n. Y. The steamer went from New
York to Savannah, Ga, and thence
to England. From England she pro-
ceeded to St. Petersburg, Russia,
where an effort was made to dispose
of her to the car. Failing to effect
the sale, she returned to New York
and was afterwards converted into
4 sailing vessel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

How Many of our Presidents were
Church Members?-From Washington
to Mckinley, only three, Washington,
Garfield and Harrison, were members
of the church. All others were men
who revered Christianity except
Jefferson, who was not a believer, at
least while he was chief magistrate.
What is meant by the "Devaricae
ton of Languages"?-It means the
breaking of a language into two or
more separate languages, through
corruptions and other circumstances.
What was the Defect of the Julian
CaIendar?-It made the year about
eleven minutes too long, and this eX-
tension amounted to three days in
nearly 400 years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What Is Yankee DoodIe?-It is ere
name of an air, adopted as a national
tune to the United States. The words
are mere doggereI. Yankle Doodle
was composed by Dr.. Shackburg, a
physician in the British army in
America, about 1855, and palmed off
Ey him as a celebrated air on a body
Of American militia.
Distinguish between Brass and
Bronze?-Brass is a composition of
copper and zinc. Bronze is a compo-
sition Of copper and tin.
What is the Harvest Moon and
the Hunters Moon?-The harvest
moon is the full moon in Sep
TENDER that falls nearest to the au-
tumnal equinox. The hunters moon
is the first full moon in October after
the autumnaI equinox.
What is meant by "ClinicaI" as ap-
piled to Surgery and Medicine?-
Clinical is from a Greek word sig
nifying a bed, and is applied to those
branches Of the medical art in which
instruction is given to students at the
bedsides of patients. Hospitals and
infirmaries are the great schools of
clinical medicine and surgery.
What Is the Year of Jubilee
Among the Jews the jubilee came
every fiftieth year, which was the
year after one week Of weeks of years
had passed, or seven times seven. All
slaves who We're of Hebrew blood
were freed, all debts we're cancelled,
and all hands were returned to Origi-
nal owners during the jubilee. In the
Roman Catholic church the jubilee is
observed every twenty-ffth year.
Who was the Wizard of Kinder
hook?-Martin Van Buren,, who was
born at Undertook, N. Y, was so
called because of his astuteness.
Who are the sinophobists?--A Sin
ophobist is literally a hater of the
Chinese. The term is applied to those
who have cIamored Tor restriction OF
Chinese immigration.
Who was Gebir?-ffe was an Arab
ian alchemist, who lived in the eighth
century. and wrote the first book on
chemistry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

Who was Gebir?-ffe was an Arab
ian alchemist, who lived in the eighth
century. and wrote the first book on
chemistry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What Is the Weight of the Brain by
Racial Classification? - According to
Bastian. an expert, the weight OF the
brain in ounces is as follows: Scotch
80; Germans-49.6; English - 1915;
French-479; Zulus - ATS; Chinese
47.2; ItaIians-46.9; Eskimos-43.9. In
all races the male brain is about ten
per cent heavier than the female. In
the highest type of the ape the brain
weight does not exceed 16 ounces.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is Meerschaum?-M eerschaum
is a mineral found in many parts Of
the world, chiefly in MoraVia and
Crimea. Because Meerschaum is
found on sea shores in some localities
in peculiarly rounded snow-whit
Jumps, it has been ignorantly imagine
to be petrified froth of the sea. which,
by the way, is the meaning of its
German name. Meerschaum, when
mined, is soft and soap-like to the
touch. 1t is moulded into pipes, boil
ed in oil, and then baked in ovens IN
til quite hard
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

Who was the Wizard of Kinder
hook?-Martin Van Buren,, who was
born at Undertook, N Y, was so
called because of his astuteness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

Who are the sinophobists?-A Sin
ophobist is literally a hater of the
Chinese. The term is applied to those
who have clamored Tor restriction Of
Chinese immigration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

Distinguish between Brass and
Bronze?-Brass is a composition of
copper and zinc. Bronze is a compo-
sition of copper and tin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

Who Was Termed the Mad Poet?-
Nathaniel Lee, an insane English
dramatist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is the Origin of the Word
"Pen"?-The word pen" signifies a
feather, and is derived from the Latin
''penna," a wing. The phrase, a steel
pen, is literally a steel feather.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is an Orangeman?-A prot
estant Irishman, and one who cher
ishes the name of William, Prince of
Orange.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is the Average Depth OF
Oceans?-The average depth of all
the oceans is from 1900 to 5000 faith
oms. SoUndings have been made in
the Atlantic ocean, ninety miles off
the Island of st. Thomas, in the West
Indies, which showed a depth Of
23,250 feet, or about four and one
half miles. In 1872-74, the ship Chal-
lenger made a voyage around the
WORLD for the purpose of taking deep
sea soundings, and the result showed
that the greatest depth in the Pacific
ocean was between four and one-half
and five miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER
A. 1. Fontaine, Publisher.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1912.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is a Sabbath Days Journey?
About one mile.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is 4 Found Robin?-A petit
ton or remonstrance signed with the
names in a circle to conceal who
signed it first.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is the Maithusian Doctrine?--
The theory that the population is
growing faster than the food supply
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

When and Where was Lillian Rus
sell Born?-LiIlian Russell was born
in Clinton, Ia, in 1864
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is VoIapuk?-A so-caIled uni
versal language, invented in 1879, by
Johann Martin SchIeyer, a Swabian
pastor, and later a teacher in Con-
stance. Of the vocabulary about one
third is of English origin. The gram
mer is simplif1ed to the utmost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

Who was Alexander the Copper
smith?-A nickname applied to Alex
ander Hamilton by those who were
dissatisfied with the copper cents
coined in 1898 at his suggestion as
secretary of the treasury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-26

What is the Area of Haiti?-The
area of Haiti is 1O,2O4 square miles,
or about one-third of Indiana. It's
population is near 1000, 900.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-03-01
Local Option Forces Banquet and
Hear Strong Addresses.

With a magnificent address on loc-
al option and an eloquent appeal to
the voters of Shiawassee county to
vote for its re-adoption at the spring
election, Rev. FIR. John O'Rafferty,
pastor of the Catholic church at Du-
rand, featured an excellent program
at the local option rally, in the First
NJ. e. church Wednesday. Fully two
hundred fifty supporters Of the law
were present from all parts of the
county at the meeting which opened
with a dinner served by the ladies of
the church in a most acceptable
manner.
A business session of the Welfare
Association was held just before the
dinner, at which time reports from
various parts Of the county were
made by township and ward chair
man and others.
George T. Campbell Of the finance
committee called the meeting to or
der and introduced the chairman,
Rev. George Laughton, who after a
brief talk, introduced Father O'Raf-
ferty. OF splendid and imposing
appearance, the priest captured the
hearts of his hearers with his first
words. Rev. Laughton introduced
him as "a God-fearing man, repre-
senting a church that moves solidly
and successfully, a priest and a
man."
Father O'Rafferty declared that
he was not here so much to deliver
an address on local option as he was
to put himself on record as staunch
supporter of the forward workings
of local option. He said he does not
wish to create bad feeling between
factions on account of the subject, as
some of his best friends, he said, are
strongly in favor of the opposite side
of the question. ] believe in the
truth and value of the phrase, I'VE
can differ without quarrelling.
"The opponents of local option" the
priest said in substance were with
in their civil rights and should not
be criticised otherwise, when they
took the action to re-submit the
question to the voters of this county
II Is our right and our duty to work
Continued on page
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-03-01
New chief Of Police.

Mayor Sprague appointed William
Patterson as chief of police, Monday,
and the council confirmed the nomina-
tion unanimously. The appointment is
q good one and the selection is heartily
approved by the people Of this city.
The appointment was made necessary
BY the resignation of Bert L. Hodges,
who has accepted position as special
detective for the Ann Arbor Railroad.
Mr.. Hodges has been one of the most
efficient officers the city ever knew and
his reputation as a shrewd and success.
full detective extends over the state.
He was appointed patrolman eleven
years ago and served FIVE years, then a
year in the FIRE department and then
five years as chief of police The re.
tiring chief thanked the Mayor and
council for .many kindnesses and was
extended best wishes by all the city
officials.
The vacancy on the regular force will
not be filled until spring when traffic
officer may be again considered neces
sary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-03-01
City Bowling League.

Alta meeting at the Imperial Gar
ment Co. Office on East Main street,
Wednesday evening, city bowling
league was organized and arrangements
made for six teams of six men each to
play series of ten games covering ten
weeks, beginning next Monday evening.
Two teames will play each Monday.
Wednesday and Friday evenings. Each
team will play five men The six cap.
tains constitute board of arbitration
and committees will be appointed to
make arrangements for permanent
organization, for banquet at the close
of the season and to consider the ques-
tion of more alleys. The officers elect
ed are: President, J. E. Ellis; secre.
tary, q. M. Dewey; treasurer, Cecil
Mclaughlin. The captains are: Geo.
Valentine, DIR. Harold Hume, Worthy
Cooper, Geo. G. Reineke, T. A. Harris,
Don Wren.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-03-01
Lainssburg Keeps the Bear.

Frank Swarthout of Laingsburg, was
the winner at the big bear shoot held
at Caledonia park Wednesday by the
Eagles, and the bear goes back to thsS
village. He has been sold from thers
and won back several times. Last yes7
Swarthouts father, T. Swarthout won
him. and sold him back to the Eagles
this year. The elder Swarthout came
close to winning him again, his son'e
score being three shots in ZIG inches
and the fathers score being three shosi
in IL inches H
The shooting was done at distance
of ten rods, with rifles, no size or call,
bre being barred. The telescope Sigh.
was barred, however. Frank Swartb-
out used 1856 Winchester, weighing
12 pounds.
B. s. Gaylord, did some sensational
work at the clay pigeon shoot, hanging
up record of 80 birds out of 100 Cor
the day. In the morning he shot oAs
string of 25, missing one, and in the
afternoon he broke rs in succession.
A good sized crowd attended t,s
shoot, the proceeds of which amounted
to over 800.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-03-01
ANSWERS Mr.. ROOSEVELT.
Points to Dangers Of the Recall.

The Rev. John Wesley Hill, pastor
of the Metropolitan Temple of New
York City and president Of the Inter
national Peace Forum, speaking in the
Brooklyn Academy of Music Sunday,
delivered the second Of a course of lee
lures he is giving on The Creative
Force of Our National Life" under the
auspices of the Brooklyn Institute Of
Arts and Science. His subject was
"The Constitution: It's Perils, Powers
and Possibilities
A large audience was present and
paid close attention to the initiative,
referendum and recall, as outlined by
the speaker. 1t was evident that DR..
Hill was replying directly to Colonel
Roosevelt's address delivered last week
before the Ohio Constitutional Conven-
tion.
The independence Of the judiciary
is vital to our free institutions" said
the speaker, but now, after more than
d uuuuIcu yOdic VI suCCCbSl VI OpcId-
tion. it is proposed to destroy the scales
of justice, to batter down the sacred
tribunal and to trample the spotless
ermine in the mire. 1t is proposed to
recall the judges upon any and every
conceivable pretext, yea, to recall the
decisions of these high tribunals, sub.
mittipg them for final action to the un-
trained and unrestrained multitude in
the public square, thus transferring
the seat of judgment from the court
house to the market place. God save
us from such dark, ominous and dire
full day as thatP
DIR. Hill then told his audience that
the first recall of judges set down in
Christian history resulted in the trag.
edy of Calvary. PLATE, he said, found
no fault with Jesus of Nazareth and
wanted to release him, but the mob
appealed from the verdict of the court,
shouting Away with Hint Let Him
be crucifiedl' The fact that the major.
ity favored that crucifxion neither con
doned nor diminished the hideous char.
acter of the crime said Dr. Hill.-New
York Tribune.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-03-01
Roosevelt Announces His Candidacy

New York, Feb "a, 1912.
"Gentlemen-Id deeply appreciate your
letter, and l rea ize to the full the
heavy responsibility IL puts upon me,
expressing as it does the carefully con-
sidered convictions Of the men elected
by popular vote to stand as the heads of
government in their several states.
II absolutely agree with you that
this matter is not one to be decided
with any reference to the personal pref
erences or interests of any man, but
purely from the standpoint of the in
terests of the people as whole. / will
accept the nomination for president If
it is rendered to me and | will adhere
to this decision until the convention
has expressed its preference. One of
the chief principles for which l have
stood and for which ! now stand, and
which l have always endeavored and
always shall endesyor TO reduce to &C.
tion, is the genuine rule of the people
and therefore hope that 30 far as pos.
sible the people may be given the
chance. through direct primaries, to
express their, preference as to who shall
be the nominee of the Republican pres
idential convention.
Very truly yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-03-01
Pastors Discuss Local Option.

At the First Methodist church
Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. j.
S. Steininger, spoke on "Our Battle
With the Saloon." choosing for his
text, Eph. 6, IL: Put On the Whole
Armor OF God, That We may be Able
to Stand Against the Wiles of the
Devil" The speaker said in part:
my choice OF text need not sur
prise you. 1t is appropriate to the
battle we are waging against the re-
turn of the saloon to Shiawassee
county. We are warned against
over-confidence, and deficient equip
ment and vigilance. righteousness
suffers more from over-confidence
than from actual weakness on the
part or good men. II Is the gun that
Is not loaded that shoots our friend;
and the unguarded road over which
the enemy will not come, by which he
does come and slays the sleeping pat
riots. 1t is the man that "can drink
or let 1t xlone," who finds that it is
easy enough to drink, but impossible
at last to let it alone. 1t is the citi-
zen OF clean life who, on the stormy
election day, says: This is dread
full day to go out. My single vote will
make no difference in the result"
who is appalled, in the morning TO
read that the county went wet be-
cause he and a few others like him
stayed at home, while the opponents
went out to a man. ! tell you moth
ing but a cyclone, and a big one at
that, will keep me at home next cleo
tion day.
Nov what is the real question at
issue in the local option battle in
this county. i am total abstainer
and l wish everybody else were also.
But total abstinence is not the ques-
attempt to regulate any mans per-
sonal habits unless they are SO in
dulged as to become a menace to the
community. If after deliberation he
should even decide that he ought to
make hog of himself he is free to
buy all the beer or whiskey he can
pay for, and go away from civiliza-
tion and pour his swill into a trough
and drink ana drink until he is drunk
as a fool, and to root in the ground
with his nose and to wallow in his
own filth like any other hog. But
the law forbids him making d hog of
himself when other men and women
must be with him. Not only is the
right of @ community by legal enact
ment to. lay its restraining hand upon
the man whose vicious habits have
become a menace to the public well
fare, but it is also its right and its
duty to eXpel any traffic that destroys
legitimate business, defies law, ruins
health and character, corrupJs poll
tics, destroys the family, and fills our
prisons and insane asylums with
criminals and maniacs. And this is
exactly the view of the question taken
by the public today. It has ceased to
be considered as only theological
and religious question. Thousands
of men who seldom see the inside of
church, and who frequently take
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