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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
WOMAN FOUND
DEAD IN ROOM

With an empty chloroform bottle
in her stocking, Mrs. Ethel B. Das-
sing, who would have been "a on
July 4, was found dead in her room
at 534 Van Buren, street, Tuesday
morning. A newspaper clipping tell
ing of a divorce granted her husband
in Judge Ludwig's court several
months ago was found in her room.
The woman came home early Mon
day afternoon and went to her room,
leaving her hat and purse in the hall
way. They were picked up by the
landlady, Mrs. Daisy Grassy, who
placed them in her own room until
Tuesday morning. AS Mrs. Dassing
did not appear at Mns. Grassy tried
the door and, finding it locked, broke
it open. The body was found lying
in the center of the room. According
to the coroner she had been dead
over twelve hours. A postmortem
will be held.
Mrs. Dassing was employed as a
soap canVasser and formerly lived at
2O7 Mason street. Her husband, Jo-
seph Dassing, was granted a divorce
on the grounds of desertion.
The woman's father is E. H.C hon.
lard, Chicago. Her mother lives in
Merrill, Wis. She has recently re-
ceived remittances from her father.
A number of toasts in the woman's
handwriting were found in her suit
case. One reads:
Here's to life. May We all have
the courage to live and fight, even
though the road seems long and
rocky"
Coroner Nahin notified the father.
Milwaukee Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
AEROPL FLIGHTS ENTERTAIN
LARGE CROWDS IN THIS CITY
Horse Races Base Ball. Company A Drills Potato and Bag
Races Interest the People.
OUR CITY THRONGED WITH
STRANGERS TO SEE THE ATTRACTIONS

this celebration this year has proved
that We are the people who can do
things when We really want to. While
the rain interfered to some extent
til the minor amusements, the larg
er ones were pulled off as advertis-
ed. The base ball game, which is
written up in another part of paper
was one of the best games eyre play
ed in this neck of the woods.
Horse Races.
The results of the races for farm
er's horses held at the old fair
grounds are as follows:
Trotting race: Geo Knudson, 1st
prize; Althi Snyder End prize; Rob
erts 3rd prize.
Running race: w. F. Warren 1st
prize; Ray White Gan Indian) End
prize; Ernest Hall 3rd prize.
BSnd Concert and Military Drill in
The Evening.
The Grand Rapids band gave one
of their high grade concerts on hte
west side. The concert commenced
a little before eight o'clock. During
the intervals between numbers, Co. A
gave a short exhibition drill consist
ing of movements by fours in close
order, yolley firing by company and
at will both standing and in prone
position. A large crowd listened to
the band and watched the soldiers.
The dance at the Amusement Hall
was we'll attended and those who car
ed for that sort Of entertainment en-
joyed it. Music was furnished by the
Grand Rapids Orchestra. The three
picture playhouses did big business
all day long commencing in the morn
ing and continuing until close to mid
night. The burlesque show at the
Daily Theatre drew good crowds both
afternoon and evening.
Many private displays of fireworks
were seen in various parts of the city
and especially along the river.
This successful celebration marks
the Fourth of 1912 as a red letter
day in the history of Grand Rapids.
Every visitor went away tired and hal
py and theycan't help but say that
Grand Rapids gave them a royal good
time.
The day was free from serious ac-
cidents, brawls or any other unpleas-
antness. The men of the committees
who had charge of this successful ce
ebration are to be thanked for their
work in giving this city real cele-
bration and putting Grand Rapids on
the map as a wide awake hustlng
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Victor S. Holm was arrested on a
complaint of Homer H Hatcher charg
Ing him with threatening bodily harm
The complaint states that Holm saf
he would knock down and blow COM
plaintant's head off. The complain
ant stated that Holm had a revoI-
yer in his hand at the time. The
case was called in Judge E. N. Po-
mainville's court and adjourned un-
til the 10th. D. D. Conway appeared
for the defendant and Frank Calkins
appeared for the state Bail was fix
ed at $l00 which was furnished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

If you are looking for chances to
save money, you must not overlook
the Clearance Sale that starts at
Cohen Bros store on Monday, July
15. You will find their ad in this
paper and it will pay you to care
fully read it. You will doubtIessIy
find many things that you will need
and this is a chance to save money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to all our neighbors and
friends for their sympathy and assis-
tance during the illness and funeral
services of our beloved wife and mo-
ther.
Sincerely yours,
Morris Smith and
Family. 1td-1tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

In honor of LemUeI Kromer's 87th
birthday, Miss Helen Kroner enter
tanned the following relatives at din
ner on the Fourth of July: Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellis Kroner and daughter Ka-
therine of Minneapolis; Mr.. and Mrs.
Dell White of Stevens Point, and Mrs
Charlotte Lynn-CampbeIl. While Mr..
Kroner is quite feeble he enjoyed the
day and his relatives very much.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
CARD or THANKS

We take this opportunity of ex-
pressing our sincere thanks to our
and friends for their kind
ly assistance, sympathy, and floral
tributes, at the drowning and funeral
of our beloved son and brother, Au-
gust Yeske. Signed:
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Yeske
and Family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Flossie Edna Barton the "a year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. o.
Barton of iron July End. The funer-
al was held at 2 o'clock Friday af<
ternoon from the house. uriaI made
at Forest Hill, the Rev. Milne Off
ciating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
SUDDEN DEATH OF
R. {. MAC F FARLAND

Another old resident of Grand Rap.
ids has been called home to his fl
nal reward. He died at his residence
on the west side at 4:9O o'clock O.
Wednesday, July 3, 1912, after a
short illness.
Rufus E. Mcfarland is one Of the
few men who cam look back upon
their past life and see no failures to
regret, but find that step by step,
have climbed higher and higher the
ladder of success until the prime of
life has found each on the topmost
round with leisure to pause and take
a retrospective view.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

About forty members Of the Ger
man Lutheran church choir and young
peoples society of MarshfieId, were
the guests of the German Lutheran
church choir and young peoples so
ciety OF this city On the Fourth Of
July. A fraterna1 and social good
time is reported by members of both
societies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
MAIL SERVICE ON 500

Some Of our business men are en-
deaYoring to have .. S. Mail service
inaugurated on the 500 Line trains
This would add greatly to the eff
cheney of our mail service to and
from the Ashland Division, and from
points between here and Chippewa
Falls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Thursday, the fourth day of July
was quite a rainy day, yet in spite
of the rain and between showers, the
Fourth of July program was largely
carried out At 9:35 a. m. the 500
lire passenger consisting Of five ex-
ira coaches loaded with passenger to
fullest capacity brought in about five
hundred visitors. This was followed
by a large influx of visitors on the
Green Bay & Western at 1927 and
the @. N w. at / o'clock from
Marshfield brought at least one hun
dred more visitors. All trains into
Grand Rapids on the Fourth brought
some visitons while many came by al
tomobile from every direction. Our
city streets weer thronged with people
to witness the various features of
the days program After the morning
shower, it cleared up and dried the
streets some, when the Military pa
rade took place from the Dixon Hotel
on the west side to the Library build
ing on the east side, which was fol-
lowed by a potato race for boys, and
a drill by Co A, of Marshfield forty
strong.
Potato Race.
Four prizes We're offered in this
race. The winners being:
1st. Francis Helm, prize $500.
End. Levin, prize $1.00.
3rd Dolan, prize so cents.
4th Cary, the potatoes.
Military Drill.
Co, A, consisting of forty men of
Marshfield gave an exhibition drill
In front of the public library which
was greatly appreciated by the large
throng which cheered them as they
progressed IN their evolutions and
the manual Of arms At the close of
this drill a severe rain storm came up
and stopped all procedure until 2 o.
clock in the afternoon.
AeropIane Flights.
The Nationa AeropIane Company
of Chicago had one of their imported
monoplanes on exhibition. The first
flight occurred at ten minutes to 3
In the afternoon. The monoplane is
about thirty feet across from tip to
tip Of its wings and about twenty-five
feet long from the propeller which is
located at the front to the steering
rudders at the rear. The total weight
of the oeroplane with tanks filled and
aviator in his seat is $50 pounds.
The motor is a three cylinder high
efficiency motor. This motor is the
only motor that has power enough to
two men in a machine this size.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
COURT
PROCEEDINGS

Glen Young was arrested Friday
on a warrant sworn out by Burton
L. Brown. Young is charged with
embezzling money from the complain
ant. The case was called in Judge
E. N. PomainViIle's court Saturday
morning and adjourned until Satur-
day, July 13.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

At ten minutes to 3 everything be-
ing in readiness, the airship started
on it's first official flight After a
short run olong the ground it rose
gracefully from the earth like huge
bird Rising to a height of about
$50 feet, the aviator circled the large
grounds for a period of about twenty
minutes after which he descended and
made a beautiful landing, the machine
striking the ground on its wheels ant
bounding along like a feather until
it lost its momentum.
Second Flight.
The second flight started at about
$50 o'clock p. m, rising to a height
of over a thousand feet and encircling
the city giving the people a second
exhibition that was even more Won
derful and satisfying than the first
one Mr.. Fournier stated that it
was necessary for him to ascend to a
height of at least a thousand feet so
that he would be high enough up to
glide back to his starting field in case
of accident to the engine or the Civ
ing out of gasoline. AS there was nc
other field near enough to alight on,
he was very careful to reach a suf-
ficient height before attempting to
make the flight over the city.
Grand Rapids Praised.
Every visitor and every citizen of
Grand Rapids were highly pleased by
the two exhibitions given by the Ma
tional AeropIane Co. They were
successful in the highest degree. No
mishap or accident of any kind oc-
CURED during either flight. The mon
oplane while encircling the city looked
like a large bird and moved with
such gracefulness that it made a per-
feet picture such as are seen illus
trated in magazines. The Fourth of
July committee and citizens general
ly are very appreciative to the Ma
tional Company for these perfect ex-
hibitiOns.
Many of our citizens as we'll as Wis
itors thought that this feature was
a fake and would not take place This
successful exhibition proved that
Grand Rapids can and will live up to
its advertising and that it can show
its visitors and citizens what it prom
Uses to show them. The committee in
charge of the celebration and the
sub committees are to be congratulate
ed on the success of this celebra-
ton. Whatever reputation Grand
Rapids has had in the past as pulling
off poor Fourth of July celebrations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Ruth Holly, four year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Holly who
had the misfortune to fall and break
her arm the first OF the week, is get
ting along nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Theodore Dahl was arrested by Po-
lice Officer Garihee and taken be
fore Judge e. N. PomainyiIle. The
charge being vagrancy. Dahl was
sentenced to fifteen days in the coun
ty jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
WE TURN EN- OUT
AS GOOD AS NEW

Is your carriage, wagon or
other horse drawn vehicle out of
repair here or there? Does it
need repainting, or revarnishing
or re-upholstering? This is the
proper place for Decentralization
whatever its present defects. We
attend to carriage and wagon
repairing in the most approved
style and with intelligent skill
all for modest compensation.
The Anderson
Carriage Works
See Our $45.OO Spring Wagons
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

a writer of much ability"
We understand the body
shipped to Plainfield for burial.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-12-13
TACOMA MARKET LETTER.

Wheat-The position of the wheat
market is still one of comparative quiet.
There has been no European export
business worked to speak of for several
weeks past. Immediate requirements
from that source appear to have been
satisfied, while the inclination to await
the advent of the cheaper breadstuffs
product from Argentine which is char
acteristic of the season. The conditions
in the southern hemisphere have ma
terially improved, likewise, and the
promise of a full crop produces a feel
ing of conservatism as regards prices
that is not conducive to activities, as
many of the larger growers are inclined
to look upon present prices as too low
and to hold on 10 their crop, hoping for
an upturn in the market after the holi-
days.
There has been scattering inquiry
from Japan, and sales have been effect
ed for Oriental shipment which consti.
tute a fair aggregate, considering the
character of requirement from that
source. There is the usual movement
to California, and fair shipments to the
West Coast, but in the absence of any
representative demand from the mills
and with the lack of transatlantic oper
ations, little progress is being made in
the handling of the remaining surplus
There has been no recent business il
the way of charters, hence the position
is regarded as nominal, though the cas-
ing off from top figures is indicated il
quotations around AIS Cd for steamers
and 4Os for sailing ships. The meve
ment to tidewater is holding at abou
the level maintained for the past montl
aggregating 359 cars, the railways be
ing still a factor in interfering with de
liveries.
Quotations are rather weak, thougl
there has been no actual change in tn
figures quoted by exporters, at sic 70
bluestem and use for club.
Flour-The situation as regards ney
business continues to hold relativel
quiet. There is not much doing in ord
ers, either for foreign or domestic dc
livery, the price situation showing a
uncertainty that keeps buyers holdin
business in allegiance. Export, $3.50
500. Patents unchanged.
Feed-Receipts: Oats, SO cars; ban
ley, 4s ears; corn, 6 cars; hay 100 carr
Oats are holding unchanged at the ca,
Ter rulings, and barley is easier in tend
ency. The only change noted for tn
week is the So decline in corn, whic
will show further reduction of 81 will
in a few weeks, with the freer move
ment Of the new crop.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-12-13
SPOKANE WEEKLY REPORT.
Provisions.

Butter-In the local market this week
practically all brands of butter have
taken a decided advance, and the out
look indicates that a still further ad-
vance can logically be expected as quo
tations in the east are higher than here.
At Chicago the market continues firm
with the demand good. At New York
the scarcity of fine creamery butter is
more pronounced this week than last.
There are almost a dozen buyers for
every tub that comes.
Cheese-The market is stationary,
and indications are that the high prices
have reached their limit
Eggs-Prices are stationary, with the
demand good. Although there are
fairly good receipts of fresh local eggs
for this time of the year. considerable
storage stock is still being shipped in.
At Chicago colder weather tends to
make the market firm good demand
is noticeable. At New York there Is
little change in prices, although fine
fresh eggs are scareer than at any
other time this season.
Poultry-The situation this week
shows little change over that of last
week. Turkeys are scarce in the east
ern markets and the outlook indicates
that like conditions will prevail here
Local receipts of chickens are dropping
off a little; this coupled with a good
demand tends to hold the market firm
Lard and Cured Meats-There is nc
change in the local situation. With the
exception of a 15-cent advance il
smoked shoulders Eastern markets, also
remain unchanged. The demand for al
&c - n w
prices firm. The prospects are that the
market will continue so till after the
first of the year.
Hides and Wool-There is no change
over the quotations of last week. Tit
demand is good and the prices steady
drop of / cent on long-haired hide
is expected soon, as the grubs hatchini
out will iniure the quality.
Dressed Meats-There are no change
over the quotations of last week wit
the exception of a rise of u cent il
the price of steer beef and of GOV
beef. Hogs continue fairly plentiful
while cattle and sheep are scarce. TIL
outlook is that cattle will continu
scarce for some time to come. Tn
demand in all lines is good.
= Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-Local conditions remain th
. same The market is decidedly dull
with no prospect of a change. At CHI
cago the situation is likewise. At Ne'
o York the market was in good shape o
, fancy stock, but trading was general
poor.
Lemons-Lemons have dropped 2
cents as the season of heavy consumI
tion is over.
Oranges-Under a steady supply ne'
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-12-13
THE farm VS.. CITY
GREAT MIscoNcEPTIoN HAD AS
TO GAIN TO BE MADE BY
MOVING TO CITY.
PLAN TO MAKE FARM LIFE HAPPIER
Good Roads Make Frequent Visits
Between Neighbors a Pleasure
Easy Access to the
Schools.

For many years the magazines, dali
les and even country newspapers have
been full of articles telling of the sue
cess and victories of country boys who
left the farm and went to the big cities
to win fame or fortune. They have
had practically nothing to say about the
many thousands of country boys who
went to the big cities and were buried
in oblivion, nor about the thousands of
boys who stayed at home-on the farm
or in the home town-and became sue
cessful, prominent citizens and leaders
in their communities.
Not only do such articles foster a
misconception of actual conditions, but
they are disastrous to the best interests
of the nation. They are untruthful in
their implications and utterly bad in
their effect upon the minds of the
youth of the country. The point of
view should be reversed and country
newspapers at least should lead in a
movement to chronicle the exploits and
successes of the boys that stayed at
home-on the farm and in the home
town. Caesar S statement that cit is
better to be first in a little Iberian vii
lage than second in Rome" has never
yet been successfully refuted.
One of the greatest dangers that to-
day haunt the American people is the
almost universal desire of the American
boy to leave the farm and go to the
bright lights Of the cities and crowded
centers. And the "pull'' of the big
city upon the country boy is not the
worst feature. 1t leaves country com
munities without the right kind of so
cial advantages, without the proper
proportion of boys and girls, and makes
it increasingly difficult for the girls tc
meet desirable young men and make q
good and respectable marriage in hel
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-12-13
MARKET REPORTS

Dispatches concerning other market
quotations, conditions and phases are as
follows:
Chicago.
Cash quotations were as follows;
Cattle-Market steady. Beeves, $500
al11O; Texas steers, S4.40@5.70; west
srn steers, $5.40@9.lO; stockers and
FEEDERS, $4.35@7 90; cows and heifers,
s270,aI.5O; calves, $6.50@10.5O.
Hogs-Market steady to shade high
err Light, $7.25@7.65; mixed, $1,000
no; heavy, $7.25@7.72 1-2; rough, $7.25
d7.45; pigs, $5.25@7.20; bulk of sales,
s755@7.65.
Sheep-Market steady to strong Ma
tive, $3.65@4.65; western, $3.9O@46O;
yearlngs, $5@6.25; lambs, native, $5.75
07.7O; western, $5.75@765.
New York.
Copper-Quiet; standard spot, ST.
bid; December, $1710@$1725; January,
February, March, $17@1725; electroly
tic, $l7.62@17.s7; lake, $1762@17.s7;
casting, $17.25@17.37.
Tin dull; spot and December, $49.25@
1885; January, $49.15@49.55; February,
$49.1O@49.50.
steady-$4.25@44O.
Spelter-Quiet, $72O@7.4O.
Antimony-Quiet; Cookson s, $1,000.
Iron-Quiet; unchanged.
Bar silver-64c; Mexican dollars,
40 1-4c.
Portland.
Wheat: Track prices-Club, 77@7s;
bluestem, sO@s1c; fortyfold, 77@7Sc;
ed Russian, 76c; valley, use.
Butter-City and country creamery
extras, solid pack, 35 1-2c.
The Portland Union Stock Yards
company reports market as follows:
Receipts for the week have been
Cattle, 1888; calves, A; hogs, 1886;
sheep, 1910.
Receipts of cattle have been light for
the week and prices have fallen off Toe
to 15c lower on top grade of steers and
| from 15c to 25c on lower grades. A few
| top steers moved at &c, the extreme for
| the week. Receipts of cows and heif-
| ers have not been exceedingly heavy
and prices are lower on all except extra
choice stuff The midweek holiday in
terfered to a great extent with the
market for the week.
Heavy hog receipts reported, with
only fair demand, and prices a shade
lower, except for fancy stuff from 1s0
to 200 pounds variety. Most of the
sales were from $7.7O to $7S5, but one
fancy load of light hogs topped the
market at Sc, which was Toe higher
than anything sold for three days OF
more.
Light receipts of sheep and lambs
but enough to supply the demand as yet
Prices are just steady with a week ago
Part of a load of lambs averaging 10;
pounds was sold at $500, the highest
sold this season. Extra good stuff il
demand.
The following sales are representa-
tive: Steers, $6.5O@7; cows, $3.50
6.35; heifers, 1915; calves, So; hogs
$7.sO@s; lambs, $5.7O@6.
Available Grain Supplies.
Special cable and telegraphic commu
nications received by Bradstreet IS SHOW
the following changes in available sup
plies as compared with previous ac
count:
Wheat-United States, east of tn
Rockies, increased 1885, 900 bushels; Can
ada, decreased 2,271 900 bushels; total
United States and Canada, decrease
,395,OOO bushels; afoat for and in Eur
ope, decreased 1000 bushels; tota
American and European supply, de
creased 1,795,00O bushels.
Corn-United States and Canada, de
| creased 65SOOO bushels
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-12-13
Earl Russell a Socialist.

London.-The Fabian society, an or
ganization whose aim is to propagate
socialist ideas among the middle and
upper classes, has added to its mem
bership roll the names of Earl Russell
the first member of the house of lords
to be a socialist. George Bernard
Shaw is a prominent Fabian.