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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-19
FILM PICTURES TO TEACH
HOW TO HANDLE BALLOTS

Moving pictures to show the proper
way to handle the ballot at the en-
suing election is the latest stunt of
County Clerk John u. Woolston, who
will give an exhibition at the Repub-
lican headquarters tonight to the Re-
publican election officers. They will
show the correct way to make the
markings. and Mr.. Woolston will give
instructions in the preparing of the
returns and will answer any questions
hat may be asked him in regard to
the election law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-19

day they will present Lucia" by
Donizetti, with the entire company
and chorus direct from New York.
including special scenery and effects
and their own orchestra.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-19

sisted by a fine Belasco company,
with Isabel Irving playing the wife.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
FOR
MACADAN ROADS

A. Amundson of the town of Hiles
who has been engaged to look after
the Wood County 4Road Building
under the direction of the State
Engineer, has been making prepar-
ations for the commencing of his
work the past week He makes his
headquarters at the Commercial Ho-
tel on the west side. He has en-
gagged twelve farmers with their
teams to haul rock, what are known
as hard heads, to the Steege place
in the town of Rudolph just outside
the city limits. These rock viii be
crushed to make the macadam road
We understand the county has pur-
chased machinery and tools to the
amount of $4,000, TO be used in
County Road Building. They have
a fund of $l20O with which they will
build nearly one mile of macadam
road in the center of the right of
way nine feet wide. This We under
stand is the standard width of coun-
/ ty and state roads Just as soon
as the frost is out Of the ground and
the weather is favorable, work will
/ commence on this highway construc-
/ ton. This viii be the first road build
/ ing provided for under the new law
in which the state of Wisconsin viii
have general supervision through the
/ county. representative
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
ROOSEVELT
THEN AND NOW

Individual and editorial opinions
9ounoUuB s.lIeAesooH IN Su!MoIIoJ
ment of candidacy for third term
in the White House have been very
caustic. 1t has been made plain in
Congress and all over the country
that many who were expected to turn
to Roosevelt just as soon as he fol-
lowed his hat into the ring have in
stead promptly declared their pur-
pose to stand with President Taft.
Under the heading Press Comment,
the Reporter will print from day to
day, at the risk of repetition, what
men and newspapers are saying on
the subject.
President Taft: Il know we are
right, and 1 am confident We will
win"
Representative Lenroot of Wiscon-
sin: 'sWell, it is nothing more than
l expected. am glad to know that
Mr.. Roosevelt comes out so strong
ly for the direct primaries. Persona
/ ly, l am for Senator La Toilette for
the nomination. OF course, you un-
derstand that l am from the senator
state, and that it will send a dele
cation for La Toilette to the conven-
/ ton
Representative La Toilette of Wasl
ington: In my judgment President
Taft will get a majority of the votes.
This is due to the fact that the alb
sence of direct primaries has left the
contral of most of the delegates in
the hands of the old-line republican
machine. 1t hardly xseems neces-
sary that Col. Roosevelt should have
entered the field, especially since he
voluntarily announced his retirement
that he would not run again. This
country is not so Independent on
one man that it finds it necessary
to elect him term after term.
81 do not believe that the fact that
Col Roosevelt seized upon the pol1t-
tcal expediency of saving the coun-
try will win for him either the nom
nation or the election
Senator Bristow of Kansas: Per
sonally 1 am for Senator La Toilette
but l cheerfully shall abide by the
decision Of the republican majority
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

Thursday evening the match game
of Basket ball on roller skates be-
tween the Don Romeos and Ell Vim
ceros and the Confetti Party took
place. A large crowd was in at
tendance. The basket ball game
was very fast and exciting and was
governed by the regular rules. The
game was refereed by o. Oleson and
John Buckley acted as Umpire. 1t
resulted in a score of Is to in fa-
vor of the El Vinceros. The line
up was as follows:
Don Romeoes.
VIM. SWeet-Right guard.
Fred Gaffney-Left Guard.
Art Quinnell-Center.
Max -Right>forward
Louis ~ 1pp Left forward Il Capt.
Ernest Aader ersor-Substitute
Ell Vinceros.
Plummer Steen-Right guard.
Lloyd Allie-Left guard
Harvey Lain-Center.
Frank Drumb-Right forward.
Roy Kammerer-Left forward and
Capt
James Misunderstanding
After the basket ball game the
skaters were allowed to use con-
fetti until the close OF the session.
Miracle appeared again in his
sliding and jumping stunts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
co TO CHURCH
DURING LENT

The pastors of the Baptist, Con
gregational, Episcopalian, Methodist,
First Moravian and Moravian Scan
dinavian churches have united in a
call to the members of their various
congregations, to give reverent atten-
ton to the Lenten season. The call
encIudes the Sundays of March and
Easter ,and reads-'You have time
for business, you give time to pleas
-ure, now take time for church. e
verybody go to church. Attend your
own church II a stranger, find a
church home Won't be a stranger,
make yourself known. Begin Sunday
morning, March tenth. Go where yol
please, but co! Then keep it up.
All denominations invite you"
SO broad an invitation as that
ought to interest everyone, and no
doubt the appeal will have it's effect.
Certainly the spirit of unity exhibit
ed by the clergy is worthy Of com
mendation and imitation on the part
of the laity Of the several churches
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

a short time, he remembered the
pocket book and as soon as he reach
ed his destination, he telephoned Mrs
Hayes, the proprietor of the Julien
Hotel, and told her that he had left
his pocket book under the pillow
OF his bed in room Is. Mrs. Hayes
investigated but could not find the
pocket book. Margaret Gurney, one
Of the chamber maids of the hotel
who looked after the rooms in the
section in which room Is was. was
questioned by Mrs. Hayes, but denied
that she knew anything about the poe
ket book Chief of Police Gibson was
called in and he also questioned the
girl but she stuck to the story and
repeated that she did not know any
thing about it. Friday it was
learned that she had purchased a
diamond ring at the Hirzy jewelry
store. When Chief of Police Gibson
heard of it, he summoned the girl
and questioned her again. She prov
ed to be stubborn, but at last broke
down and made a confession. She
had found the pocket book and the
temptation was too much for her.
She bought the diamond ring and
spent some of the money on other
things. The checks she tore up and
put in one of the toilets Chief OF
Police Gibson took the diamond ring
back to the Hirzy store and recovered
the money which was $40, paid for
it. With the $40 recovered for the
ring, he secured altogether $5685
out of the original $50 that had been
taken. Pending the return of Mr.
Applebaum, the girl was releas-
ed. 1t is said that she has gone to
Stevens Point where her parents re-
side. Mr.. Applebaum returned to
the city Saturday and said he
did not believe he would prosecute
the girl as he had recovered practi-
cally all of the money and that the
checks could be re-issued. The
checks we're made payable to M. A.
Coe & Co. and were signed by Earl
Bros
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
SAVASKE., PIEREAUX

A pretty home wedding was cele-
brated Thursday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Brunka on
Baker street, the occasion being the
marriage of her brother, Mr.. Fred
Savaske to Miss Lucy Piereaux OF
Green Bay.
The marriage was performed by
Rev. Milne of the First Baptist
church, the ring service being used.
Miss Bessie Lafler, niece of the
groom, attended the Bride, while Mr..
Richard Savaske, nephew OF the
groom, acted as best man.
The home was very prettily dec
grated, the color scheme being green
and white
ide was attired in a beau
tiful gown of lace and carried a
boquet of white carnations. The
groom wore the conventional black.
After the ceremony about twenty
relatives and near friends participa-
ted in a most bounteous wedding
supper
Many handsome presents were re-
ceived by both Of the contracting
parties. They will make their home
in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
HOME PARTIALLY
DESTROYED
BY FIRE

Joseph SWarcIk's house on the cor
ner of Tenth Avenue and High ST.
was partially destroyed by fire Thurs.
afternoon. The fire originated from
an overheated chimney and spread
between the walls. The fire had
gained a good start before the arriv-
al of the west side department. 1t
was a difficult fire to fight as the
fire was in the walls. 1t took over a
hour of good hard fighting before the
fire was put out. The firemen were
all covered with ice. While on the
way to the fire, the hose wagon was
upset near the Brockman restaurant
on Grand avenue Workmen are
making an excavation in the street
ed by the sIewing of the apparatus
in passing this obstruction. Joe Whei
was the Only one injured and he re-
ceived some bruises but fortunately
not of a serious nature. A line of
hose that was being passed down
from the roof slipped awSy from Il 2
men causing a lively scramble a.
mongst the spectators before it was
captured Almost all Of the furni-
ture was removed, but the smoke be-
came so dense that the neighbors
who were helping get the goods out
had to abandon their efforts and a few
things were destroyed.
While getting the hose, ladders,
axes, ETC., back on the hose wagon
the horses broke away and gallop-
ed down Grand avenue and across
the bridge where they were stopped
by Officer Garihee.
John E. Earle, who is a member
of Chief Seyferlich's staff on the
Chicago Fire Department happened
to be in the city on business and he
followed the apparatus to the fire.
Mr.. Earle jumped into the building
and helped the men with the work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
COMMERCIAL CLUB
REPORT TO DATE
FEBRUARY 29, 1912

No of members signed 156.
No. of members paid 142.
No of members unpaid IA.
Letters were written to 276 con-
Germs We were advised were seek
ing locations.
Corresponded with 73.
Investigated 20.
Answered so inquiries relative to
the city and its opportunities.
Conferred with 13 who came to the
city with propositions.
1t is impossible to set forth in de-
tail all the work that has been at
tempted through the Commercial
Club.
Grand Rapids is growing bigger
and buster each year. The past
year several new buildings have been
erected and vacant buildings occu-
pied.
We have sent out a large mum,
ber of letters and pamphlets adyer-
tising our city and We are just now
beginning to occasionally get inquir'
les regarding the city and it's oppor-
tunities. To constantly keep at this
is sure to bring results. There are
desirable industries that are now and
always will be seeking locations.
Town development through Com
mercial Clubs is being carried on
every where. Competition between
cities is being handled systematic
ally, and no city that regards its
future can afford to overlook the ne
cessity of development.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
F|FT|ETH ami
VERSARY Of
THEIR MARRIAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Bacon, of
McHenry, H., celebrated their fiftietl
anniversary at their residence, on
Thursday, February %, 1912
Several invitations were received
in this city by their old time friends
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Ba-
con was in the general mercantile bu
siness here in the fifties and had his
store just about where Miss A NJ.
Gordons Millinery shop now stands
Over his store the Reporter printing
office used to have it's quarters. While
we were small boy then, we remem
Der Mr.. Bacon quite we'll, and We are
delighted to report that he and his
wife have been able to celebrate this
anniversary. They have the best
wishes of their old time friends and
acquaintances in this city. We ex-
tend congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
AFLYING VISIT
To GRAND RAPIDS

From the Stanton Times and Re
publican, published at Plover, Port
age county, Wisconsin, February 28,
1863, Volume Z, Number 1
One day last week, in company
with some thirty ladies and gentle
men, ye printer of ye village paper,
found himself comfortably slowed a
way on board of a "bob-sleigh," sur
rounded by a profusion of dry goods,
destined for the stirring village of
Grand Rapids, to which place we ar
rived in time to make sad havoc a.
mOng the edibles which our friend
GRACE, of the Rapids House, had
prepared for the party. 1t was eYi-
dent that the landlord was a catera
Of the first water, if the manner in
which our party made music with
knife and fork is any criterion. The
ride had sharpened every appetite,
and every hiatus was satisfied
Our landlord did the thing GRACE.
fully and on a LARGE scale. He
has the thanks Of the party for the
attention which he showed to
make everything pleasant while at
his place.
This was our first visit to Grand
Rapids We were fayorabIy impress
sed with the place. 1t wears a
brisk business air; is growing; is
a good point for trade; has an en-
terprising population, and numbers
among its inhabitants many wealthy
citizens. The numbering interest has
made Grand Rapids what it is; the
place is destined to, become. an i'm
portaut point It is pleasantly To-
Gated on the Wisconsin river.
Our party, while there, improved
the time as each one felt inclined
but all enjoyed themselves hugely
Dividing their affections between the
two public houses, a splendid SUP
per was had at Elliot's, mine host
Of the Wisconsin hotel. During om
perambulations and peregrination.
we overlook Jack Brundage of the
REPORTER, with whom We moisten-
ed our thorax with the German ,beV-
erage. Called on Phillec ~rho dooe
the spinal column"
foresaid.-On the whole, We rather
like these sleigh-riding parties;
and shall go again whenever we can
scrape together enough funds to
carry us along.
The old settlers in Grand Rapids
viii enjoy the references in the above
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
POCKET BOOK
STOLEN, CHECKS
DESTROYED

l. Applebaum, who is in this part
of the state buying potatoes for Earl
Bros. commission merchants of Chi
cago, had an experience in this city
that will cause him to be careful
where he puts his pocket book. Mr..
Applebaum, who had been staying
at the Julien Hotel and Tuesday
Feb. 27, he took a few dollars out of
his pocket-book in order that he
might have it handy for railroad fare
on the next morning. The pocket
book containing five checks, each
for the amount of s425 and about
$50 in cash, he placed under his pill
low. He got up early Wednesday
morning to catch train and forgot
about the pocket book under the pill
low. After he had been on the train
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
BLUE Jay SHOOT PLANNED
FOR SOME DATE IN MARCH

c. H. BIemer, one of Placer coun-
tvs enthusiastic sportsmen, was in
Auburn Friday on business. He
stated that there is a move on foot
for a blue-jay exterminating shoot
on some day in March. Hunters
from Rocklin, Penryn, Newcastle,
Colfax, Auburn and Lincoln will be
asked to participate A muliigan
will be partaken of in the afternoon
The place for the coming together
after the shoot will be on some
ranch near Newcastle.
The above article taken from The
Auburn County California Placer,
a weekly paper published by A. E.
Falch, formerly a teacher in our
public schools, will be read with con
siderable interest. It appears that
the blue-jay must be quite numerous
when it becomes necessary to take
such steps to. exterminate them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
ONLY SEVEN
SMALL POX CASES

At the present time there are only
seven cases of small pox within the
city of Grand Rapids, which goes
to prove that the epidemic in this
city is not near as bad as what some
of the city dailies would Indicate
We understand there are several
cases in different towns in Wood
county that are not being properly
quarantined and looked after and
in this manner it has been allowed
to spread not only in Grand Rapids,
but other surrounding towns. It's
this carelessness that the city au-
thorities of Grand Rapids desire to
have the State Board Of Health put
under control, by proper quarantine
DR.. F. x. Pomainville the health Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
DEATH OF AR
THUR APLIN

Arthur Aplin of Iron River, Mich,
died last week of Brights disease
and his remains were brought to
Plainfield where he formerly resided
for burial. Mr.. Aplin was pretty
Well known in Grand Rapids, Ne
koosa and vicinity where he had
many friends who are sorry to hear
of his demise. He was formerly in
the furniture and undertaking bust
ness at Almond. About two years
ago he went to Iron River where he
accepted a position with B. Krom.
George Scott was a brother of
Mr.. Aplin's wife. His family have
the sympathy of their many friends
in this city in their bereavement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
DEATH Of MRS.
EMILY BODTN

Mrs. Emil Bodtke, a widow lady,
and mother of Mrs Matt Kaudy,
with whom she was living, at 1866
First street north, died Friday morn
ing. She was sixty-eight years, one
month and nineteen days old. She
was born in Germany, January II,
1914. Her husband died several
years ago, since which time she has
made her home with her daughter.
Her remains will be shipped to Ed
gar, Wis, on Monday for burial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
SUBSCRIBERS
TAKE NOTICE

Commencing with the year 1912
the subscription price of the Week
ly Reporter is $3.50, payable in ad-
vance. al persons more than oGs
year in arrears will please remit
as We are obliged to comply witt
the post office regulations to Sc
cure the pound rate of postage. 4
prompt remittance will be appreciat
ed WITT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

ficer in this city has kept a strict
quarantine of every case in this city,
assisted by the other local physi-
clans, and there has been no spread
ing of small pox in this city due to
any of the cases located within our
limits. The trouble has been that
those who have had the disease in
a mild form have been coming to
the city and in this manner the
disease has been allowed to spread.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs Stanley Zdonak of
Biron have the sympathy of their
friends in this city in the loss of
their infant child one year old Fri
day night. The funeral services
took place Monday morning at st.
Lawrence's church, west side, Faith
er Wojak officiating. Burial took
place in Calvary cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
BOWLING
Giants Win Game Easy.

No mistakes in addition and the
Giants won, as usual. Three straight
from the Johnson & Hill team tells
the story Rays pneumatic twist
struck a leak and while the style
was there the plus was missing You
can't miss and win in this game. Fol-
lowing is the score by teams and
games
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

article to Messrs. Grace, Brundage
and PhiIleo, who were prominent
men here in those days. The arti-
Gle brings back pleasant recol-
Iections to the writer who was
well acquainted with the parties
mentioned in said article.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

as recorded at such a primary. If
the majority desires Col. Roosevelt
he ought to be the nominee. 1 earn
estly hope that the republican com
mittee OF Kansas will provide the
people of that state with an oppor-
tunity to express their preference.
Unquestionably Col. Roosevelt has
a large following, not only in Kansas
but throughout the ertire west. His
statement viii provide them with the
opportunity they have long sought
to go to work earnestly in his sup
port
Senator Curtis of Kansas: q am
not surprised to hear of Col Roose-
velt's announcement since his Col
unbus speech. It win not make any
difference in the situation. President
Taft will be renominated and elected,
anyhow"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

High scores made Thursday Were:
Geo. Davis 227, F. Mosher 221, Lind
burg 210, Fisher 1873, R. Getts 191,
Bunge 1872, Redford 1877 and Geo. Mul
len 1856
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

w. c. Weisel has gone 10 MllWau-
kee and Chicago on business trip
to replenish his spring stock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
OLD TINE
INFORMATION

I'LL OIItHIfE EOIE
From a copy of the Stanton Times
aid Republican, dated Plover, Por-
tage County, Wis, Feb. 2S, 1868,
from which We take the following
items that will be OF interest to
some of the old readers of the RE-
PORTER.
1t will be remembered that Andrew
j. Lawson was editor and publisher of
this paper which was a seven col
umn folio. PloYer was then the coun
ty seat of Portage county, and was
the important city of this section of
the state
A. GOOD APPOINTMENT.-We
learn that Hon Joseph Wood, of
Grand Rapids, has been appointed
Clerk to protect the timber lands
belonging to the State, in the coun-
ties Of Juneau, Wood, Portage and
Maratnoa.
WISCONSIN HOTEL.-We direct
the attention of the travelling public
to the card of this house, in another
column. This is one of the best pub
lie houses in Grand Rapids, being
well situated, commodious, and poss-
essing all the comforts of a home for
the traveler.-A. B. Elliott, mine host
Is a tip-top landlord, and is just the
right man in the right place. We
judge that hotel keeping is his fort.
His table is always supplied with
the best the market affords, and his
charges are always reasonable.
VISITORS.-Yesterday the deni-
zens of our quiet village were some
what surprised to find suddenly in
their midst, a sleighing party from
Stanton, consisting of about thirty
persons, among whom were Editor
Lawson, McDiIl, Halliday, Raymond,
with their wiyes.-With good care,
good fodder, ''goot lager and pleas
ant dance, they seemed to enjoy their
short sojourn very much, and return
ed today in high spirits. When shall
our citizens return the Yisit?-Re-
porter.
When our Grand Rapids friends
get ready to return the visit" give
the Stantonites fair warning, and
nothing will be left undone to rem
der your sojourn, as was ours, ex-
ceedingly pleasant.
P. S-The shrine of Gambrinus,
too, viii welcome you-always..
The thaw took cold on Thursday
and filled the air with snow.
AT HOME.-Capt. Homer Drake,
of the 7th Wisconsin, reached home
few days since.
PERSONAL-Orderly John Stumpf
left for his regiment, the 18th, on
Friday morning last.
GREENBACKS.- KS.-Treasury notes of
the lower denominations have been
counterfieted by raising them to re-
present larger amount than their
original issues. Look out for them.
A boozy fellow was observed the
other day driving a pig" holding
on to it's tail, and when asked what
he was doing, replied that he was
studying ge-hography.