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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
.OL|VET To CALVARY
Sacred COntata to be Sung, at
st. Johns Church, on Good
Friday.

The choir of st. Johns Episcopal
church have been working for some
months past on the sacred cantata
"Olivet to Calvary" which they will
render on the evening of Good Fri
day, April 5th, at 7:3O o'clock.
This musical production is by the
eminent English composer, J. H.
Maunders and recites in a most de-
vout and religious manner the suf-
ferings of our Lord on his journey
to Calvary, and makes therefor a
very fitting ending to Good Friday,
the most solemn day in the church
year.
The solo parts of the cantata will
be sung by Mr.. Fred w. Carberry,
tenor and Mr. Richard S. Davis, bari
tone. Mr.. Carberry is at the head
of the Carberry school of music and
has studios in both Milwaukee and
Chicago and is well known in both
places as a teacher and singer. Mr..
Davis is known in Milwaukee as a
rising young singer, and possesses
a very fine baritone voice.
On Easter Sunday the choir will
be assisted by Mrs. Charlotte Lynn
Campbell, who will sing the offertory
solo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
SHEEP FLEECES
MUST Be TIED
WITH SMOOTH
PAPER TW|NE
BY Frank KIeinheinz Shepherd
at the University of Wis.

There has been so much loss to
manufacturers because of the care
less tying of wool that the Boston
Wool Trade Association which hand
les the bulk of American wool. has
passed a resolution which declares
that wool shall be considered un-
merchantable unless each fleece is
rolled neatly into a firm bundle.
flesh side out, free from tags or parts
OF other fleece tied with hard
glazed paper twine especially manu-
factured for this purpose, not heav-
Ter or larger than what is known in
the trade as size Az, or ply In
dia, using not more than three single
strains each way of the fleece, and
az knots firmly tied. Wool put I'D
otherwise shall be considered unmer
chantable and shall be subject to a
discount of at least one cent per
pound.
This is a serious condition for
Wisconsin farmers. Every flock
owner, who has been careless in ty-
ing up the fleeces at shearing time
will pay for his carelessness in the
future unless he changes his ways.
The buyers have become suspicious
OF wool growers and are always ready
to make cut in price wherever there
Is occasion for it. Some farmers use
binder twine to tie up their wool. This
Is perhaps the worst kind of twine
that can be used. The pieces of 81
sal that are loose on the twine stick
into the wool and spell the fabric mad.
from the wool. In one manufactur-
ing establishment 80 girls are con
stantly engaged i'll picking out 81
sal from the face of the cloth.
1t is recommended and strongly ur-
ged that the farmers of Wisconsin
refrain from using the kinds of tWine
that have caused so much trouble. A
good grade of twine made of paper is !
now being put out especially for ty-
Ing wool. This twine is lighter and
so is less expensive in the long run.
1t will not stain the wool and it does
not injure the wool in any way The
twine runs about 375e feet per pound
and inasmuch as 71a feet is suffi-
cient for tying the average fleece,
one pound will tie so fleeces. It !
costs 13 to 21 cents per pound. 1t is
commonly known as fleece twine.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

what they believed to be a band wa
gon. The result in North Dakota is
proof that the great body of the peo-
pie are not willing to sacrifice the
organization and movement which
has cost quarter of a century of
struggle to policy of expediency and
compromise.
Political manipulation may have
succeeded in obscwing the issues
and bringing about temporary disor-
ganization of the progressive forces
here at the Capitol, but the people
throughout the country never saw
more clearly, never We're more strong
ly united for progress.
''In devoting my time so largely to
the public discussion of the issues
throughout the country, I am conf
dent that shall be rendering my best
public service at this time"
. In the same issue of La Follette's
Gilbert E. Poe, a prominent New
York lawyer who went to North Da-
kota to urge the nomination of La
Toilette delegates, declares in lead
ing article:
''We surely scratched the varnish
off .the Roosevelt boom. If I am con-
vinced of anything from my Dakota
trip, it is that the Roosevelt boom
will flatten out, and the more wildly
he engages in his undignified scram-
bic for votes, the flatter it will be-
come"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
OBITUARY

Mrs. w E. Robinson, who died at
her home in Austin, MINI, Tuesday,
March 26, from the results of child
birth, her remains were brought to
this city Thursday morning for bu-
rial. She was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Paul Schwartz and will be
better remembered by many of her
friends and acquaintances as Miss
Edna Schwartz. She was born in
Grand Rapids, August 2, 1894, and
was in her nineteenth year, when she
died. She was married to Mr. w E.
Robinson, July IA, 1911. Mrs. Robin
son was a graduate of the Grand Rap
ids public schools after which she
taught at Arpin, Wis, until prior to
her marriage. Mrs. Robinson was
an ideal wife and mother, and high
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
SATURDAY OPENING AT
JOHNSON & HILL cos STORE

Another large crowd of people
thronged the Johnson e Hill Co. s
new store Saturday afternoon and e.
vening. During the afternoon a con
cert was given by the Grand Rapids
orchestra. Saturday afternoon was
a sort of special day for the inspec-
tion of the store by those who live
out of the city and were unable to
attend the formal opening last Mon
day evening. The big cheese is be
ing cut UP today and those who We're
fortunate enough to get an order
in on time to get some of it will
receive their part today or tomorrow.
The fashion parade was concluded
Saturday evening at 9 o'clock. This
fashion parade has been a wonder
fully successful undertaking. The
ladies of the city have taken advan-
tage of the opportunity to see the
latest styles in ladies ready to wear
and to see these garments worn by
living models.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
GRAND RAPIDS
DEFEATS
FOND OU Lac
Large Crowd Witness the
Game and Enjoy Skating.

The Amusement Hall Roller Rink
was the scene of very interesting
same of polo Thursday night. The
team from Fond du Lac, were all
large, husky fellows, we'll fitted
for the sport. They played an ex-
ce1lent game, and were as well E.
quipped for success as Grand Rapids.
At the end of the first play both
teams had made one score and the
tie remained until the end of the play
ing time. The time was extended so
as to give one of the teams an oppor-
tunity to make another score which
was accomplished first by the Grand
Rapids team, therefore they won the
game on a score of 2 to l. The Wis
iting team from Fond du Lac were Civ
en- a cordial reception and good time
aps left Grand Rapids we'll satisfied
with their visit There was a large
attendance of spectators as well as
skaters who enjoyed the evening
both during the game and after
wards. While this game is a very
rough one it has some elements of
skill and interest. Fred Lain acted
as referee.
lin explanation of the score the
Fond du Lac team having two fowls
at the end of the regular playing
period and Grand Rapids one foul,
more time was given in which Fond
du Lac made another foul, which en-
titled Grand Rapids to l score on
the 3 fouls, giving them the game
and championship of the state.l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

tlonal Park. Captain Chittenden Of
the z. S. Army corps of engineers
was a member of one of the early ex
plorlng parties that Went through the
Park He gives an excellent history
as Well as description of the Park,
both of which will be enjoyed. es-
peclally by one contemplating a Yel-
loWstone tour.
White-The Pass.
Highways and Byways of
the Mississippi.
Abbott-Old Paths and Legends of
the New England Border.
This book takes up the less fami-
liar places of historical interest in
New England and New York narrat-
Ing interesting events connected with
them
Singleton-Historic Buildings of
America.
Wells-The Future of America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

ly respected and thought of by all
those who enjoyed her acquain-
tance. She leaves a husband and
little son besides her parents to
mourn her sudden taking away. The
funeral service was largely attend
ed at the M. E. church in this city.
Saturday afternoon, Rev Francis A.
Pease, officiating. The floral Of
ferings We're beautiful and indicated
the esteem in which she was held by
her many friends. In her death two
families are left to mourn, one whom
they had dearly loved in life. Her
remains were laid at rest in Forest
Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
THE LATE
JUDGE WEBB
Memorial Presented by a Com
mittee of the Portage COun-
ty Bar.

Soon after his ascension to tht
bench Judge Byron B. Park appoint
ed a committee of the Portage count
bar to prepare and present to tht
court a memorial on the life anC
character of the late Judge Charles
NJ. Webb. The committee, which con
sisted Of w. F. Owen, T. H. Hanna
and G. d. Mcfarland, most ably per
formed this duty at the opening o1
court last Monday morning, the re
port being read by Mr. owen, chair
man of the committee.
Mr. owen said: In presenting
this memorial for the records of this
court, the committee is impressed
with sense of its inadequacy.
Words are but feeble things with
which to describe action or measure
influence, and he who expects to per
petuate the actions or measure the
influence of a long and useful life is
doomed to failure at the outset.
The life of Judge Webb was q busy
one, a useful one and an influential
one. Probably no other individual
life around us had a more varied or
wide spreading influence than his. To
measure this influence or to even de
fine its boundaries would be impos-
sible, and all efforts on our part to
portray it in words must be futile
We can only hope to put on the
records of this court a slight token
of our respect and admiration for
him
The effect of his labor is around
us. his words still linger in our ears,
and the influence of his strong, hon
est character is impressed upon the
mind of every attorney practicing
before him as well as upon the peo-
pie at large with whom he came in
contact.
If we heed the lessons that he
taught by words and actions, we
shall become better lawyers, and bet
ter citizens. We shall become more
honest with ourselves, more tolerant
OF each other, and more helpful to
the court We shall find ourselves
relying more and more upon the JUS
tice of our cause and less upon tech
nicalities and tricks to win our cases
Let MS thea in paying our respects to
the departed, strive to exempIify his
taachiDgs and rende- to his success
sor the loyal support and honest
Judgment shat he would have us do.
And now, may the court please, with
these few weak words We present
this memorial and ask to have it en-
tered as a part of the records of this
court.
May it Please the Court:-The un-
dersigned committee appointed for
that purpose beg leave to submit for
record in this court the following
brief memorial upon the character
and services of the late presiding
judge of this court, the Honorable
Charles NJ Webb
Charles Morton Webb was born at
Towanda, Bradford County. Penn
sylvania, on December 80, 1888, and
died at his home in Grand Rapids,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
FAMOUS BADGER
COW DIES

WEST BEND, Wis, March 2S.-Ce-
dar Lawn De Kol Johanna 1866, the
worlds champion 2-year-old COW, ow-
ned by C. A. Schroeder of this city,
is dead of blood poisoning. When 2
years old she acquired worldwide
fame by producing 515.7 pounds OF
milk and 258 pounds of butter in a
seven-day test
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
REPLACED

The Kingsbury piano sold in this
city through the agency Of Mrs. f..
P. DAILY is the one that furnished the
music all the past week, during the
opening of the Johnson & Hill Co. 5
new store II is an excellent piano
Of fine tone and received many COM
pliments during this opening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

MADISON, Wis, March 29.-"You
will find in all progressive territory
protest against the surrender of the
progressive movement into the hands
of soft-shelled progreessiYes and re-
dictionaries"
This is the way Senator La Toilette
sums up in a single sentence in an
editorial in La Follette's Magazine
today the spirit back of the victory
in North Dakota primaries last week.
Then he adds this prophetic sentence
"The people are not following the
politicians in their hasty jump to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT
DRAWS CROWD

MADISON, Wis, March 28.-Those
in charge of the special demonstra-
ton of the Wisconsin Live Stock
Breeders association were greatly
gratified by the large crowds of
farmers who met the train at it's stop
since starting out last Monday. Stops
We're made at Lancaster, Dodgeville,
Fennimore and Livingston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

FOR SALE-One bed room suite,
complete. L iron bed, spring and ma
tress, cook stove, two heaters, din
ing room chairs, 2 rockers, lounge,
kitchen cabinet, sanitary couch, fold
ing screen for bed room, combination
book case and desk. Enquire at
433 Birch St. Tel 541. 2tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

ciated with him that he excelled il
preparing his cases for trial, tha
every phase of the case had beer
thoroughly and carefully prepared
before its presentation TO the court;
that in his work with the jury h&
was logical and convincing in his ar
gument and made little attempt a
oratoricaI display.
At the time of his accession to the
bench, the Seventh circuit comprised
Portage, Wood, Marathon, Waupaca
Waushara, Lincoln, Taylor and
Price counties, the largest and with
the exception of the Second or Mil
waukee circuit probably the most i'm.
portant in the state in the volume
and varied nature Of the business OF
the court. Judge Webb brought to
the work the habits OF keen obser-
Vation and close analysis and so we'll
did he perform the arduous duties of
this large circuit that he has for
many years had no superior upon the
circuit bench of this state; twice he
was offered place upon the supreme
bench, position he would have filled
with credit to himself and honor to
the state.
Judge Webb was learned in the
law. He was not only a good law
yer, thoroughly grounded in the
principles of the law, but he was
thoroughly apace with their appli-
cations to the complex relations of
modern life. Added to this knowI-
edge of the law he was honest, alert,
careful, kind and encouraging. He
hated deceit, whether in the court
room or in other relations, and moth
ing brought swifter condemnation
from the bench than the hint of
tricky or dishonest practice.
He carefully watched every move
in the progress of a trial and no move
of the most skillful practitioner es
capped his notice He was uniform
ly kind to his litigents and officers of
the court and the reproof of the
judge was always tempered with the
kindly spirit of man. To the
or weaker attorneys he was
source of encouragement, ever
ready to assist them by advice, ad-
monition, and if necessary, reproof.
In the passing of Judge Webb the
Seventh judicial circuit has lost an
able judge, the attorneys of this
court have lost personal friend,
and the state of Wisconsin has lost
a citizen who is entitled to be rank
ed as one of its great men.
w. F. Owen
T. H Hanna
c. D. Mcfarland
Committee.
When Mr. owen had concluded
Judge Park said.
Gentlemen of the Bar of Portage
County: No appreciation Of tflu
character and work of Judge Webb
could be framed in words and
phrases by human hand adequately
to express the love, the admiration,
the respect, the faith and confidence
We all had in him when he was with
us, and the reverence we have for
him as our departed preceptor and
Judge.
Your committee has done its work
well, and the court expresses its
gratitude to you and your commit
tee.
1t is ordered that these proceed
lngs including the memorial and
tribute to Judge Webb, be spread
n full upon the records of this
Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

) j Neuberger, local agent for the
Hupmobile, left this morning for
Grand Rapids, where he will establish
a sub-agency for that car. 1t is
understood that there are many
prospects for this machine in Grand
RapIGs, and Mr.. Neuberger expects
to d pose of a number of cars in
this city and Grand Rapids. Stevens
Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method and opportu-
nifty to express our sincere thanks,
to all relatives, neighbors mad friends
for the kindly assistance and sympa.
thy during the funeral service of our
beloved wife and daughter Mrs. w
E. Robinson. These eourtesies are
all greatly appreciated by the under
signed
w. E. Robinson, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Paul Schwartz.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
LEAVES HOSPITAL;
KILLED BY TRAIN

BARABOO, Wis, March 28-Char-
les Ross of Ontario, Canada, was
today instantly killed at the passen-
ger station here. He had just left
Chicago hospital, where he had been
for a year. He was unmarried.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
BOY HELD FOR
SHOOTING

WAUSAU, Wis, March 2S.-Jehn
Hoffman, the boy charged with shoot
ing his stepmother Tuesday night,
who was captured Wednesday night,
is now in jail here awaiting exami-
nation on a charge of attempted mur
der.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
W hen Easter Comes

Spring is here, therefore it be-
hoves all wise people to see to it
that their carriages and other
vehicles are III fit condition to
withstand the coming seasons
wear and tear. Don't wait till
Summer is upon you and then
waste a lot of time while neces-
sary repairs are being, but take
time by the forelock and send
them now to Ande1son's repair
shop. We do everything from
mending a break to entire re-
painting, re-trimming' and up
holstering,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
DELINQUENT TAXES

Returned by Town Treasurers to
the County Treasurer for taxes in
1911.
Through the kindness of William
Peters, County Treasurer, We are
furnished the following list of de-
linquent taxes from the towns in
Wood county, which amount to ,s18,-
PASS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04
new BOOKS

The following new books will be
placed in circulation at the Public
Library Monday afternoon, April l.
Rait.-Scotland
Wells.-Outdoor signalling. sig
nal code partly based on the U. S.
Army wig wag code, but made so
simple that it can be learned with
very little difficulty. Explanations
of flash, semaphore and horn sig
mailing, and directions for putting a
message into cipher are given.
Stanford.-Musical composition.
Goldsmith-Life, Essays and Let
ters.
Burt.-Railway Station Service.
Discusses the modern railway system
and the station as and integral part,
and describes all the functions per-
formed at the station, the different
kinds of traffic to be handled, freight
and damage problems.
Askins.-Wing and Trap Shooting.
Comstock.-Handboo of Nature
Study.
Crane. VIM. Morris to Whistler.
Kellogg Furnishing, Prac.
tical and Artistic.
Beyier.-The House
DaYison.-Arts Connected With
Building.
SpaTow.-Hints on House Fur.
nishing.
FICTION.
| Munroe.-For the Mikado.
Grey.-Riders of the Purple Sage.
Stein.-Gabriel and the Hour Book.
Rankin-Castaways of Pete's
Patch.
Leamy.-Golden Spears.
| Hanney.-Lalagei Lovers:
Oppenheim-Peter Ruff and the
Double Four.
| Bower.-Lonesome Land.
REPLACED.
| Wright Sheppard of the Hills.
Lang.-Pistory Of Wilmington.
Smitn.-TaIe of Bunny Cotton Tail.
Page.-Red Rock.
Schwatka.-Ch Children of the Cold.
Brownies. Book.
PhilIips.-Second Generation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

WANTED -Four or Five cabinet
makers at once. Kaudy Mfg. Co. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

Miss Nora Beam has accepted a
position in the embroidery section Of
Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-04

We are told by one who was asso-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-07
OBITUARY.
Mrs. w. r. Wilson.

Mrs. w. r. Wilson.
Mary f., aged II, widow of w. r.
Wilson of Sequel, died Wednesday
morning She was native Of Wilt
mantle a direct descendant of Fran
els Cook, who came over on the May
flowers first voyage. She possessed
all those rare traits of character that
have made New England women so
potent in the rapid development Of the
before her marriage to DR. J. S. Cum
bingham in 1859. After their marriage
they went to California, being pas
sengerF. on the second train to cross
the continent Here she began the
pioneer life that called into play all
that was strongest and most enduring
In her character. Her first husband,
DR.. Cunningham, was very active in
temperance work, being a lecturer of
note. lie died in 1877.
In 1879. she married W. r. Wilson,
an educator well known at that time.
Since the last marriage she has re-
sided most of the time in Sequel She
leaves two brothers. George W. Capen
of Sequel and Charles A. Capen OF
Willimantic and the following chill
dren: John A Cunningham Of San
Francisco, Winnie T.. Cunningham Of
Sequel, Mrs lone Wyman OF Ceres,
Mrs. Ida Spencer Of San Diego, Err
nest Q. Cunningham Of Dinuba and
Eddy c. Cunningham of Lindsay
Santa Cruz Surf California.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-07
TIN WARE
AND WIRE GOODS

10 quart Covered Bread Raiser-Sale
price 29c, were soc.
80 quart Deep Pail or Wash Kettle
Sale price 29c, were 45c.
25 ID. Sugar Box, with hinged cover
Sale price 29o, were 55c.
Rotary Flour Sifter-Sale price Sc.
Sheet Iron Drip Pans, all sizes
Sale price &c each, were 70 1-2c to zoe.
Self Blasting Steel Roasters, all
sizes-sale price 29c, were soc to soc.
Y quart Liske Strainer Pails-Sale
price sec, were Use.
II ut. extra heavy LisBe Dairy Pail
Sale price 29c, were 35c.
Wire Coat Hangers, retrimmed-sal
price &c, were SC.
Folding Wire Coat Hangers, nickel
plated Sale price Sc each.
Dover Egg Beaters, family size
Sale price &c We're Toe.
Heavy Broilers, all sizes-Sale price
21c, were 80 and 35c each.