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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
CRUELTY Of
DUMB ANIMAL

This office is in receipt Of a COM
municatiOm from one of our local ci-
tizens that touches upon a subject,
that we are glad to comment upon
and approve. His letter follows:
Grand Rapids, Wis, Oct. 8, 1912.
Editor of Daily Reporter.
Dear Sir: 1t 'is about time that
the benevolent people of our city
were getting together and doing
something toward the suppression
Of cruelty to animals, which is, and
always has been altogether too com
mon.
This noon, I saw creature, (wear
ing mems clothes, of course) with
string of old ''peIters'' tied behind
his wagon and felieve me, they were
about all in. The horse he was driV-
ing was but little better. It is no
uncommon occurrence to see horses
driven through our streets that are
barely able to stand, yet they are
compelled to haul loads
l do not care to give a long dis
course on this subject as We are
already too familiar with it.
What We need, is rigid enforcement
Of the law. 1t is no use appealing
to the pride Of the offenders for they
have no pride or manhood
Let the Humane Society get busy
and arrest few of these GRIMM
ais, and see that they pay a good,
stiff fine That ought to put dam
per on this brutal practice.
Very truly yours,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
BULLET IN
RIGHT BREAST
Would-Be Assassin Is Caught
Immediately After Shot
Is Fired

T life.
He was dragged through the lobby
of Hotel GiBpatrick and back into the
dining room.
He covered his face with his hands
as he was whirled through the lob
by, partly to protect himself from
blows of men standing near and part
ly to keep his face from being seen.
When he finally reached the dining
room of the hotel he exclaimde:
mo man has a right to run for a
third term
The police patrol soon arrived and
the cringing, would-be assissin was
hustled to the central station
Letter TO PEOPLE.
The following letter was found in
pocket of the would-be slayer at
the central station:
To the People of the United States
September Is, 19O1-1:30 a. m.
In a dream | saw President Nc
KinIey sit up in his coffin pointing
at man in a monks attire in whom
l recognized Theodore Roosevelt The
dead president said-This is my mur,
derer- -aVenge my death.
September IA, 1912-1:30 a. m.
While writing a poem some one
tapped me on the shoulder and said
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
EXAMINATION IN
Fl COUNTIES

Madison, Oct. 8.-As a result of
an investigation including a general
examination of conditions in 27 coun-
ties in widely separated portions of
the state and upon a more detailed
examination of conditions of 131
schools in 13 counties the State
Board of Public Affairs issued today
a constructive program for rural
schools. This, recommends increased
State aid for rural schools, a grad
ual raising of qualifications OF teach
ers, a system of agricultural teach
ing in rural schools, a careful super
vision of the expenditure of school
moneys in the various districts of
the state and an elective county board
of education and an appointive coun
ty superintendent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
The petition says:
THE RECALL.

Whereas, Francis E. McGOvern,
the nominee of the Republican party
in Wisconsin for the office of COVER
nor, was nominated as the candidate
for such office by the Republicans ur
der the belief and understanding on
the part of the Republicans voting at
the said primary, that Francis E. Nc
Govern was a Republican.
Whereas, The Republicans of this
state at a primary also named the
said NIcGovern as a delegate at large
to the Republican convention at Chi
cago also in the belief that he was a
Republican, and
Whereas, The said McGOvern as
such delegate to Chicago took part il
such convention from beginning to
end and was candidate for it's chair
man and
Whereas, The said Francis E. Nc
Govern now publicly announces his
allegiance to another and entirely di.
ferent state and national political or,
ganization, known as the National
Progressive paryt, and publicly states
his intention TO vote for and support
/ the leader of said National Progress
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
NORMAN WOOD
BADLY CUT IN
SALOON ROW

1T appears that EIIOry Lee and his
son Emory, have had more or less
trouble with Norman Wood in the
town Of Saratoga for several years
back Friday night, while Messrs
ElIory and Emory Lee were i'm Cash s
saloon in Nekoosa, a quarrel was
started, in which Norman Wood, En-
ory Lee and others We're implicated
The fnstfgators were Messrs. Wood
and Emory Lee. When they got to
gether others attempted to separ-
ate them. and during the fight Nor
man Wood, Leach Brown, and EUory
Lee received knife wounds. It is
reported that Emory Lee did most
of the cutting, but whether this is at
soIutely correct or not We are unable
to learn at this writing. Messrs.
Ellory and Emory Lee were arrested
and brought to Grand Rapids and
placed in the county Jail where they
remained over night in the custody
Of the Sheriff. Norman Wood and
Leach Brown We're taken to the doe
tors office where their wounds were
looked after, by local physician
On examination by the physicians
it was found that Norman Wood, wa
STABBED on the middle of the head,
six. inches long running from the top
of the left forehead back. This cut
was to the bone. He was also stab
bed on the left side Of his neck and
. third stab on the back Of his head.
Leach Brown, who was called on by
the saloon keeper to help separate
the men who were fighting, had one
cut on the left shoulder, another on
the left side, and third on the
right side, in front, both of these
men were badly cut and while they
are not considered absolutely seri-
Gus may become so
Messrs. ElIory and Emery Lee. ap-
peared before the Justice Of the PeaC
in Nekoosa. and We're placed under
bonds of $4,000 each which were
not furnished at that time. and they
were both taken back to Grand Rap
ids to the county jail until such time
as the bond is furnished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17

so crippled and afflicted that they
can hardly get along to say nothing
of being hitched in with better
horse and made to haul loads. It's
an unpleasant duty for a person to
make a complaint against anyone who
is SO cruel as to use an animal I'M
der those circumstances. The State
ought to fix value on such animals
and kill them and have them put
out Of the way, for its heart render
ing to see a poor dumb brute who
is hardly able to travel pounded on
the back with a whip because they
are unable to do their work as well
as horse who has no affliction. Let
our good people arouse themselves
to this charitable duty and relieve
the poor dumb brutes of their misery
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
THEODORE

Fffty-four years ago next Oct. 20,
Theodore Roosevelt, twenty-sixth pre-
ident of the United States, was born
in New York City. Received his
early instructions at the hands Of
private tutors entered Harvard in 1875
and graduated with honors in 1880.
Travelled abroad for a year. Began
the study of law in 1881 and entered
politics by joining ward club. Was
elected to the state assembly the
same year, twice reelected and ac-
tive in local and national politics. On
account of impaired health he retired
1884 to his ranch in North Dakota
and lived for two years as a ranchmaI
cowboy and hunter. Defeated for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17

let not a murdered take the presi-
DENTAL chair, avenge my death
could clearly see Mr.. McKinley's fea-
lures. Before the Almighty God I
swear that the above written is moth
ing but the truth.
So long as Japan could rise to be
one of the greatest powers of the
world despite her surviving a ira
dition more than 1000 years old as
Gen. Nogi demonstrated, it is the
duty of the Unitde States of America
to see that the third termer be re
garded as a traitor to the American
cause. Let it be the right and duty
of every citizen to forcibly remove
a third termeT.
Never let a third term party en-
blem appear ON an official ballot.
am willing to die for my country. God
has called me 70 -1e his instrument,
so help me God.
''INNOCENT-GUILTY."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
A LOG ON The Track

Of the fast express means serious
trouble ahead if not removed, so does
loss of appetite. It means lack Of
vitality, loss of strength and nerve
weakness. If appetite fails, take E
Iectric Bitters quickly to overcome
the cause by toning up the stomach
and curing the Indigestion. Michael
Hessheimer of Lincoln, Neb., had
been sick over three years, but six
bottles of Electric Bitters put him
right on his feet again. They have
helped thousands. They give pure
blood, strong nerves, good diges-
tion. Only SO cents at DAILY Drug
& Jewelry Company. advertisement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
{. \. WOOD
REALTY co.

Is the style of a new company or
ganized for the handling of real es-
tate and insurance. Geo. N Wood
the we'll known real estate man is
in charge with an office in the suite
Of rooms with Geo. L. Williams in
the Wood brick block over the post
office. If you want to buy or sell
consult George.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
ROOSEVELT

mayor Of New York in 1886 Ap-
pointed member of the United States
civil service commission in 1889 by
Presidnet Harrison, serving six years
as police commissioner of New York.
Appointed assistant secretary of the
navy in 1897, which position he re-
signed for active service in the war
with Spain. Served as lieutenant
colonel and colonel of the regiment
known as Rough Riders" Elected
governor of New York in 1898, vice
president of the United States in
1900. Succeeded to the presidency
on McKinIey's death. Elected presi-
dent in 1904.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17

sive party, Theodore Roosevelt, its
candidate for the presidency.
Now, Therefore, We the under
signed Republicans of Wisconsin, un-
willing to countenance political
treachery and baseness of this char
acter, and feeling that our support O.
McGovern at the primaries was OBJ
tanned by fraud and false pretenses,
Demand, The recall of his nomina-
ton; that a vacancy be declared, and
that the state central committee
name "a Republican candidate for
governor in his place and stead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
DOUBLE TRACK
500 Line Purchase Gravel Pit
at Honey Creek to Double
Track to CHICAGO.

The 500 Railway Company is pre-
pairing to double its track from Muk-
wonago to Chicago, and has purchas-
ed seventeen acres of land, compris-
ing a gravel pit of fine quality of
gravel from Mrs. Ella, near Honey
Creek, which will be used in grading
for the new track.
The double track will branch off at
MukwOnago, north westward cross
state, forming that much talked a.
bout cutoff, and, when completed
will be the Soo's main line of traf-
fic between the Twin Cities and
Chicago go.-Mukwonago Chief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
READER.

We have no doubt but what the
above facts are absolutely true as
stated in the letter for it is a COM
mon occurrence to see horses both
lame and crippled being used, TO
draw loads that ought to be released
from labor entirely. Their death
would be mercifuL The Humane So
ciety, if We have one, should get
busy, and absolutely prohibit the
use Of any such animal for labor OF
any kind We cannot understand how
some men can drive horses that are
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
FORTUNES IN FACES.

There's often much truth in the
saying "her face is her fortune, .
but its never said where pimples.
skin eruptions, blotches or other
blemishes disfigure it. Impure blood
is back of them all, and shows the
need of DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
They promote health and beauty. Try
them. 25 cents at DAILY Drug & Jew
elry CompGny.-Advertis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17

Mrs. c. B. Mccall, wife of the Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Of the Char
lotte Harbor & Northern Railway,
Of Boca Grande, Florida, is visiting
in this city with her cousin, Mrs.
J. ". Cochran. Boca Grande is sit
uated on Casparilla Island, at the
entrance TO Charlotte Harbor, about
100 miles south Of Tampa on the Gulf
coast of Florida. Mrs. Mccall visit
ed here twelve years ago and Will
be remembered by many.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
SAVES LEG OF BOY

1T seemed that my 14-year old
boy would have to lose his leg, on
account of an ugly ulcer, caused By
a bad bruise,' wrote D. F. Howard,
Aquone, n. c. "Au remedies and
doctors treatment failed till we tried
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and cured
him with one box" Cures burns,
boils, skin eruptions, piles. 25c at
Daily Drug & Jewelry Company.-Ad-
vertisement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17

J. M. Larson, agent for the Watkin
remedies, who resides in this city,
is driving ah andsome new wagon the
product of the Anderson Carriage Co
1t was made for Mr. Larson's spe-
cial use for the proper handling of
his remedies and is beautifully paint
ed and lettered for the proper adver-
tising of his remedies. Mr.. Larson
is highly pleased with the outfit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
WANT MCGOvERN OFF
REPUBLICAN TICKET
Petition Being Circulated in.
Racine County to Dust Gov.

Racine, Oct As a result of
Gov. McGOyern's declaration in favor
OF Col Roosevelt as a candidate for
the presidency, petitions were circu7
lated throughout Racine county on
Tuesday demanding the recall of Me-
Govern as a candidate for governor
on the Republican ticket The back
ers Of the movement here declare
that copies of the petition will be
mailed to every Republican county
committee in the state for circuIa-
tiOn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17
No Carpet From Bagdad Could be More
Royal Than These
Whittall Rugs
Oriental Art in American Rugs"
Oriental Art in American Rugs"

In the bazas of the Far East the expert buyer may
sionay find genuine Oriental art be
sold later at fabulous price.
Yet the real beauty and charm of Oriental Floor Coverings
be had in the home of moderate for WHTTAL RUGS
produce faithfully fraction of the all that good and
desirable in the finest Oriental Rugs which
rarely found in bazars the open markets.
WHITTALL RUGS and CARPETS are made of the same ma
teras used by he Far Eastern Weavrs but prepared with
much greater skill and and sold under sanitary
ditionstese Whta reproductions lose nothing comparison
with their Oriental originals.
The 6neness and beauty that expressed Whtas
add grace and dignity any home The coo and shad
ng the widest The rugs adapted to every purse and
purpose-for living dining sleeping e ~
room, library parlo hall and den Whttal Rugs eDTeUU
to $95O0 % IL by SO inches II feet inches by Is feet
Do think that because advertise Whta rugs that
stock exclusively of this make that only
to the people using the higher priced merchandise.
Our carpet department of the standard grades of
the various kinds of floor coverings from the lowest the highest
price
Tapestry Brussels Rugs the standard 9x12 size $1O50
Wilton VeVets in 9x12 size $780, $18,
$40 90, $22. 90 and $4,000.
We show excellent line of Administer Rugs in this popular
floor covering in the 9x12 size at $50 and $500.
Rugs well ute fabric for sze $3.50
for the 6x9 $3.50 for the 46x76 and 81 90 for the 3x6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17

The bullet bored through the fIeshy
part of the right side, below the
shoulder.
Doctor Terrell, Col. RooseUelt's s.
physician, said it was not a danger
Gus wound, although the bullet was
still in the colonel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-17

In the midst of all the confusion
Col. Roosevelt reassured the crowd
of his personal safety by standing
erect, a grim smile on his face.
He waved his hat at the crowd.
The signal was given to the chat
feur, and the motor car bore him
swiftly away to the Auditorium, the
crowd shouting joyoussly:
''Hurrah! Teddy's all right; he
didn't hit him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-22

SEND IN YOUR TRIAL SUBSCRIP-
TION TO THE TIMES FOR A MONTH.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-22
DRESS SUIT AND
BACK SLASHEO UP
Gary Negroes Figure in Sen
sational Cutting ARRAY
Last Night.

Two more negroes figured in a cut
ting ARRAY In Gary last night, adding
more names to the list of negro out
breaks which continue while no merit
ed punishment is handed out by the
city court.
Last night at I o'clock Arthur Gibson,
negro employed as janitor at the
Gary building, carved up John Phillips.
a negro janitor. whose fastidious
clothes have earned for him the title
of the millionaire Kid" Phillips back
was pretty we'll sliced up and his new
$40 full dress suit was slashed to
pieces. The quarrel was over 80 cents.
Phillips says that he regrets the af
fair, as he works for some "of the best
people in town, Including several of the
more prominent saloonkeepers.'
Two negroes arraigned in the city
court yesterday for attempting to muir
der a white man were gently treated.
One was dismissed while the other was
given SIS fine and few days in Jail
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-22
WHITING CITY
COUNCILS SESSION
Several Improvement Mat
tiers Are Taken Up by
City Fathers.
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

Whiting, Ind May 22.-The city
council met in regular session on Mon
day night, Mayor Parks and all the
aldermen with the exception of Alder
man Baran being present.
The adopting of resolutions formed
the greater part of the evenings work
one being adopted for the installing of
sewer and sidewalk on Atchison
avenue and also sidewalk on 121st
street, Front street, and also on Cleve-
land avenue.
A resolution was adopted modifying
the resolution for the Improvement of
sewer on 121st street J. j. Freeman
was appointed inspector of paving on
Davidson place, and also on Center
street.
The bid of William Zimmerman for
the construction of water and sewer
plugs on Center street. Davidson Place
|121st street and Steiber street with the
exception of sewer stubs on 121st, was
accepted.
saloon licenses were granted to
George Collins. George Kocan. Wenzel
Kuffner. Mike Kozacik, John Kozior
and Robert Gordon.
City Clerk Jones was instructed 10
advertise for bids for the sale of the
fire wagon, It is the intention of the
council to purchase auto truck.
After bills and claims were allowed
and new bills were read and referred
the meeting of the council was ad
journed.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-22

They said
Last week the board OF safety in
Gary was responsible for statement
that no more fights would be permitted
in Gary, and that the lid was on, but
Chicago paper says todays
The Gary Athletic club, which has
taken over the lease OF the Majestic
theater in the steel city, the only avail
able house there for athletic contests.
proposes holding some interesting
events there in the near future. The
theater has a seating capacity of LOO,
and each seat. except in the gallery Is
reserved.
Plans have been made TO build the
ring from the stage out over the or
chestra pit. thus permitting full view
of the ring from all parts of the house.
Elevations will also be erected on the
stage. The house is SO situated away
from the residential districts. and on a
side street. that it Is possible 70 handle
big crowds with no inconvenience TO
the citizens of Gary.
Message Is Matchmaker.
Tucker Smith is president of the club,
and the services of John G. Mesa ge
have been obtained as matchmaker. The
policy of the organization will be to
put on good. clean contests. and con-
form in every particular to the laws of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-22

the five houses that were burned. The
names of the families which held the
leases in each case are as follows:
John sosnhanan, 313 Pullman avenue
ture or household goods saved. The
two families occupying this house bare
ly escaped with their lives.
Wassan Pfsney, 315 Pullman avenue.
House destroyed and only a part of the
household goods of the two families
were saved
Charles Simons, 317 Pullman avenue.
House destroyed and part of furniture
saved
Mike Unbncic, sfe Pullman avenue.
House destroyed and most of the furni-
ture saved.
A. Mankevftx, 321 Pullman avenue
House destroyed and personal effects
saved.
Saloon caught on fire, but was saved
from destruction.
See Incendiary.
Polish woman, whose name could
not be learned, is said to have seen a
man running from the old school house
just before the fire started. Whether
or not she has given the police a de-
scription of the supposed incendiary is
not known.
The fire started at lis a. m. The
people of Burnham and Hegewisch were
awakened by short blasts of the West
ern Steel Car & Foundry company:
whistle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-22
SAYS BOXING At GARY
WILL RESUME MAY 81

the state of Indiana The club does not
aspire to give any outdoor exhibitions.
which might draw the rough element.
which 1t wishes to avoid. and 1t has no
intention of putting on any shows on
Decoration day, as this IS contrary to
the policy of the club. and to the desires
Of the city officials of Gary. In fact,
the club will stand for clean, whole
some and dignifed sport at all stages
of the game.
stringent rules have been adopted.
which makes it obligatory for each con-
testant TO be in the city a certain
length OF time before each contest. and
to pass a rigid examination before the
clubs physician.
Seek Referee.
The services of the best possible ref
cree are being sought and the business
anagement and matchmaking will be
left in the hands of DR.. Message, who
is now looking for talent.
The opening show will be on Friday,
May al Arrangements will be made
with the Baltimore & Ohio railway to
carry the crowds. and it is the aim of
DR.. Message to have all visitors back
in Chicago at 1890, as 1t is only one
hours ride on the special trains. The
depot is but two blocks from the thea
ter and this makes II convenitnt to
travel