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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
VALUABLE ADDITION
10 Automobile Repair Outfit
by Local Man.

George Schmidt, who is the head
OF the automobile department Of the
Grand Rapids Auto Repair & Supply
20. has invented a system of attach
ing the head light to automobiles SO
that the lights move with the steer
ing Of the machine and enable the
driver to see where he is going no
matter how sharp the turn may be.
Mr.. Schmidt has also invented a por
table yulcanizer that can be carried
on the car and which is so simple
will, no doubt, prove q blessing to
many auto owners for they can vul-
canize their own tires while on the
road. The vulcanizer is about nine
or ten inches long and four to five
inches wide and can easily be stored
away in almost any ordinary tool
box. 1t can also be used in private
garages. Another Vulcanizer along
the same lines has, been made for the
use of regular garages. The heat
for the vulcanizer is supplied by ga
soline and it takes lust one even
ounce Of gasoline to operate the vul
canizer. This makes a very handy
and convenient addition to the equip
ment of the automobile and will do
considerable to reduce that big item
of up-keep, tire trouble Mr.. Schmidt
has applied for patents ON the Yul-
canizers and light movers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
SURPRISE ON
MRS. !. ALBEE

Wednesday afternoon, June q,
1912, the ladies of ST. Katherine's
guild gave surprise party for Mrs
John Albee, in honor of her 80th
birthday, at the residence Of Mrs.
w. F. Kellogg of Third street south.
A musical program was given by Mrs
E. B. hedford, Miss Ellen MacKinnon
and Miss Helen Taylor After which
delightful refreshments were served.
''The birthday cake playing a, con
spicuous part in the surprise" The
ladies of the guild presented Mrs. AL
bee with a handsome brooch and she
was also the recipient Of other gifts,
from many friends and neighbors. Mrs
AIbee is the oldest member of st
Johns parish, and for more than 80
years, has worked untiringly for the
church. Her many friends were glad
to take advantage of this opportuni-
ty to show their love and respect
for her. And their sincere apprecia-
ton for her labors and good work
among, them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
Jumps CAR
WINDOW INTO
WOLF RIVER

Ormal McCrilhs made another at
tempt to get away from the sheriff
while on the way to Oshkosh Friday
afternoon. The sheriff was sitting
next to the window with McCrillis
on the aisle side of the seat. Di-
rectly opposite there were two men
sitting in a seat and the window was
open. As the train was crossing the
trestle over the little lake at GuPs
Landing, McCnillis jumped across
the aisle, over the two men and ont
of the window into the
train was stopped. A boy III a small
boat happened to be near and Nc
Crilhs swan to the boat and climb
ed in. The sheriff hailed the boat
and the boy brought McCrillis to the
shore. AS, McCrillis was gettiL :
back On the train, he said to the
sheriff, 81 feel better, Jesus told me
to do this. McCriIlis was landed
at the asylum at Oshkosh without
any further get away stunts. He
seems to be particularly fond of the
water as all of his attempts at es-
cape have been made near the water
Both times he tried to get away
in this city he made for the river
| bank
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
NARROW ESCAPE

Falkland MacKinnon had a narrow
escape from serious injury Friday
afternoon, when he was thrown out
of his automobile On Grand avenue.
Mr. MacKinnon had been having his
car repaired and one Of the men from
the garage was driving it. They turn
ed from Seventh avenue east on to
Grand avenue keeping close to the
right side of the street. A team was
standing near the curb about op-
posite the Brockman restaurant and
the man driving the automobile swung
the car over to avoid hitting this
team and in doing so ran into the
rear of one of the Nash Grocery Co.
delivery wagons tearing off wheel
and bending the axel. The auto driv
er swung the car to the right and
then changed his mind and swung
back again to the left and struck the
curbing with such force as to throw
Mr.. MacKinnon out of the car. For
tunately Mr.. MacKinnon landed on
his feet and was not hurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
SUMMER ADVERTISING

Much can be learned of the sci
ence of advertising for the averag>
merchant, by studying the methods
| Of the great department stores.
These emporiums have been built up
solely by advertising, and they pay
high salaries for the best brains in
in the advertising business. The
conclusions, as may be seen in the
methods actually employed, repre-
sent the results of exhaustive expert
ments in the art of selling goods thru
newspaper space.
1t is then, highly significant, that
the great department stores spend
a lot of money htru the summer in ad
vertising-
One reason for this policy is no
doubt that steady trade is the most
economical. Where advertising is
allowed to drop or to be cut down,
trade drops too.
The result is that the force of
clerks is not profitably employed.
Moreover, there is a loss of trade
that will never be made up. People
will wear their old clothes and spend
the money thus saved on amusementS
and travel, which otherwise would
go to the home stores for new clothes
for themselves and their children
new house furnishings, and better
food.
In some cases where trade drops,
thru failure to advertise it no doubt
comes in at a later date, but very
likely all in bunch in a way that
the clerks cannot handle it efficient
ly. Z
One great end and aim of advertis-
ing is to persuade the public that
a merchant has enterprise and in
telligence. If the merchants name is
not seen in the advertising columns
for a period of weeks, the impression
of previous advertising is largely ef
faced.
In many places the consumption
of commodities in the summer is
very large, so that a big potential
trade is merely waiting to be solicit
ed. People require lange outfits fol
vacation use, they need clothing
eatables, and house furnishings, pc
cuEarly suited to warm weather. The
merchant who drops, his advertising
in summer says in effect to the pub
: lie that he is Indifferent to theil
needs during period of liberal spend
ing
While some people are out of toWI
for short vacations in summer, man!
others are visiting here. They ar'
at leisure, and they enjoy shoppinE
while on a visit Don't neglect tht
possibilities of their trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
INSECT BITE COSTS LEG.

A Boston man lost his leg from the
bite of an insect two years before.
To avert such calamities from stings
and bites of insects use Bucklen's
Arnica Salye promptly to kill the
poison and prevent inflammation,
swelling and pain Heals burns, boil:
ulcers, piles, eczema, cuts, bruises.
Only % cents at Daily Drug & Jewel
-ry Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
Accompanigt and Organist.

The violin solo by Miss MacKdn'
non was an attractive feature Of the
program and was very cordially re
ceived and heartily encored. The
piano solo by Raymond Vickers OF
Cleveland, Ohio, was another very
enjoyable number on the program
that was cordially received and en-.
cored.
The entire program was such that
it reflected great credit not only up
on the performers but upon Mrs
Campbell as well, whose instructions
had been such that it produced ex
ceIlent results with her pupils. Il
was voted an entire success both as
to its high class, quality and finan
ciaI success. Mrs. Campbell is to
be congratulated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
DEATH Of An
DREW STAHLBERG

Mrs. Andrew Stahlberg and family
have the sympathy of this commun-
ity in the loss of her husband, An
drew Stahlberg, who died on Tuse-
day, June 25 after a lingering illness
of about three years duration, at num-
Der 664 Second street south. He was
born in Sweden on November 10,
1880 and was 81 years of age when
he died He leaves a wife and two
married daughters. Mrs. Julius Nord
ling and Mrs. F. n. Swansberg. The
body was shipped to Kansas City
for burial the first Of the week where
the deceased formerly resided four
teen years. He had been a resident
Of Grand Rapids only one year
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

tist Association which were held in
this city closed Thursday evening
with speeches by field workers re
presenting the state convention, the
American Baptist Publication Society
and Wayland Academy.
Thursday afternoon a lively discus
sion of Sunday school topics was
followed by a Women's Missionary ses
sion, the main features of which
were an address by Miss Adkins of
Chicago, a mission study plan by sew
eral young ladies and children Of
Grand Rapids, and a round table"
conducted by Mrs A. T. Erickson
of Waupaca. The attendance was
unusually large, about seventy-five
delegates and visitors having been in
attendance.
One of the most enjoyable incidents
of the meeting was the brief but de-
lightfuI organ program given by
Mrs. Frank Natwick, Thursday af-
ternoon at o'clock in the Congre-
gational church.
The Baptists are appreciatiye Of
the hospitality of the people of other
churches, who assisted in the en-
tertainment of visitors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
EXCURSION FARES TO COLORA-
DO, UTAH, CALIFORNIA OR
THE NORTH PACIFIC
COAST.

Low round-trip summer excursion
tickets on sale daily until Septem-
Der Both. Variable scenic routes.
Liberal return limits. Favorable
stop-oVer privileges. Modernly equip
ped trains daily. Convenient sche-
dulles. For rates and full particulars
apply to Ticket Agents The North
Western Line. 2tW.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
Doc SHOT DID
NOT HAVE RABIES

The following letter received by
DR.. Frank Pomainville from Madi-
son Will explain itself:
June q, 1912.
DR.. Frank Pomainville, Grand Rapids
Wisconsin.
My Dear DoctCr:-Your letter and
the head Of the dog have come safe
ly to hand. We have been unable
to find any evidence of rabies in this
animal When an animal is killed
prematurely it is barely possible that
the evidences of the disease may es-
cape us. With this reservation, how
ever, must give a negative dag
nosiS.
Very sincerely yours,
MaZyck P. Ravenel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
WHAT MAKES A WOMAN?

One hundred and twenty pounds,
mora u less of bone and muscle don't
make a woman. Its a good founda
ton. Put into it health and strength
and she may rule a kingdom. But
that's just what Electric Bitters give
her. Thousands bless them for O
yercoming fainting and dizzy spells
and for dispelling weakness. nervous
ness, backache and tired 1istless,
worn out feeling. Electric Bitters
have done me world of good writes
Eliza Pool, Depew, Okla, "and /
thank you,, with all my heart, for
making such a good medicine" On
ly SOC. Guaranteed by DAILY Drug &
Jewelry Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
EoR COUNTY sHERIEE.

I hereby announce to the voters
of Wood County that I am a candi-
date for nomination to the office of
Sheriff on the Republican ticket at
the September primaries II nom
mated and elected I promise to per
form the duties of the office to the
best of my ability.
A. J. Cowell.
tfw. Arpin, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
THE CHOICE OF A HUSBAND

is too important a matter for wO
man to be handicapped by weakness,
bad blood or foul breath Avoid these
kill-hopes by taking DR.. Kings Life
Pills. New strength, fine complexion
pure breath, cheerful spirits Things
that win men-foIIoW their use. Easy
safe, sure. 25c at Daily Drug & Jew
elry Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

Gust Brown, who runs a saloon
near the Green Bay depot, plead gull
tv to the charge of selling liquor to
minors in Judge Edward n. Pomain-
ville's court this Saturday morning.
He paid a fine and costs amounting
to $3.50. The complaint was sworn
out by Police Officer John Garihee
and the papers were served by James
Gibson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
eErUTNe
OH OO1n10tr99
GREEN SOAP
Cd Country green soap universal household cleaning

ing to be cleaned in any house any,
where for which it is not more efficient
alone than any possible combination
of compounds, soaps, powders, stones,
chemicals or gases. You will realize
this better than any words can tell
orce YOU put "Old Country" to the
est in your housework.
Don't keep a big shelf full of a dozen
different kinds of special Cleaners-they
cost too much in money and time. All
YOU need is 'OId Country and water
and the directions for use. Alone
and single-handed it beats them all for
ANYTHING from floors to lace curtains,
from porcelain bath-tubs to woolens,
from greasy pots to chenilles, from the
family laundry to your most delicate
upholstery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

fic and use Of the highways and have
general and usual rules Of the road,
or so as to endanger the proper
ty, life or limb OF any person, and
no person shall drive or operate any
automobile, motorcycle or other sim
liar motor vehicle, along any highway
within the corporate limits of any
city or village at a speed exceeding
fifteen miles an hour nor on any of
the public highways outside of the
corporate limits Of a city or village
at a speed exceeding twenty-five miles
per hour, and provided, further, that
in turning corners, in going around
curves at sharp declines, at the inter
section of any street or crossroad, ana
where, for any cause, the view in
the direction in which the vehicle is
proceeding, shall be obstructed, the
speed shall be reduced to such a rate
as will tend to avoid danger of acci-
dent; the operator, when such We
hicle is in motion, shah observe the
rules of the road.
Signals: Passing Horses.
Every person operating automobiles
or other similar motor vehicles up
on or along any public highway, shall
upon a signal by putting up the hand
or other sign of distress made by a
person riding or driving a horse or
horses, which are frightened, cause
such automobile or other similar
motor vehicle, to stop, unless a move
ment forward is necessary to avoid
accident or injury and upon request
shall stop all power until such horse
or horses are under control, and shall
if requested, assist such person or
persons to pass such automobile or
other sim lar motor vehicle while left
unattended on the public highway
Rights of Owners.
Every owner and operator of an
automobile or other similar motor
vehicle shall have equal rights upon
all highways of the state with all O.
ther users of such highways, and no
other person or persons shall unreast
ably obstruct or impede the right
of travel of such operator or owner
while operating, propelling or driving
such automobile or other motor We
hicle. No person or persons shall
give a signal or sign of danger or
distress or call for assistance upon
a person lawfully operating any such
automobile or other vehicle on pub
lie highway without a reasonable
couse for so doing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
PUPILS RE.
CITAL FINE
Given Under the Direction of
Mrs Charlotte Lynn Campbell

It is always a pleasure and a de-
light for Grand Rapids people to pa
tronize and attend home entertain
ments. The pupils recital and con
cert given under the direction of
Mrs. Charlotte Lynn-Campbeu of this
city at the First Congregational
church Friday evening, June 28th,
was largely attended in spite of the
excessive heat prevailing on that day
The chorus of fifty voices showed
careful and systematic training on
the part Of Mrs. Campbell The fol
lowing program was given faultless-
iy and with excellent credit to every
performer:
PART FIRST.
l. Song of the -Rubenstein
Ladies Chorus.
2. Know a Lovely Garden-Guy
D'Hardelot
Miss Cecil Arpin.
g. Spring Timer. Becker.
Mrs. Hannah of Stevens Point
4 Violin Solo-Spanish Dance
Rehfeld.
Miss MacKinnon
s. Times Roses Barry.
Mrs. Horton.
s. "The Message -Coverly.
Mrs. Gregory Of Stevens Point.
Z Vol Che sapete marriage of
Figaro) Mozart.
Mrs. Guy Nash
8. Piano Solo
Ca) Adago
OBJ Hungarian Rhapsody CNo
12)-Liszt.
Raymond Vickers of Cleveland, o.
8. In the Dark in the Dew
Coombs.
Miss Eggert.
TO- The Danza Chadwick
Mrs. Hannah, of Stevens Point.
Miss Harriet Langdenburg. ac-
companist
PART SECOND.
GalIia-For Mixed Voices-Gounod.
Solitary lieth the city, she that
was full Of people.
How is she widowed, she that was
great among nations!
Princess among the provinces, how
is she put under tributei
Sorely she weepeth in darkness her
tears are on her cheeks-and no one
0ffereth consolation.
Yea, all her friends have betrayed
her, they have become her enemies
zion's ways do Ianguish, none come
to her solemn feasts. All her gates
are desolate, her priests sigh, yea
her virgins are afflicted, and she is
inbitterness.
1t is nothing to all you that pass
by! Behold and see, if there be any
SORROW that is like unto my sorrow.
Now behold Oh Lord! Look thou on
my affIiction!
See the foe hath magnified. magni-
fled its self.
Jerusalemi Jerusalemi turn
thee to the Lord thy God!
Mrs Frank Natwick
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
OFFICIAL NOTICE
TO WATER USERS

The supply of spring water is run
ming short River water must be use
at times to keep up the supply.
Until further notice boil the water
you use for drinking purposes.
Frank Pomainville,
2td-1tW. Health Officer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

Kenneth and Bernard Address left
for Caledonia, MINI, Saturday TO
spend their summer vacation with
their aunt, Mrs. Geo. Kuster. They
were accompanied by H. 8. Wagner
who will spend few days there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREAS
URER.

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of County
Treasurer on the Democratic Ticket,
subject to tae good will of the peo-
pie.
Yours respectfully,
3td-2tw John Cypress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

"Old Country is green, and it stays
green under all conditions. That
proves its absolutely pure-proyeS
that it is strictly neutral with no free
aIkai or free acid in it. This makes
"Old Country" in spite Of its all-pur-
pose household efficiency, positively
beneficial for the hands.
Old Country IS soft. Its consistency
is tina : Of Jelly. Itcan be measured for
each using. No part Ofitis ever wasted.
"Old Country is Sodb-soap, and
nothing but soap. No filler has
been added to it. No rosin, no pack
ing-house grease or water to add weight.
lust straight, pure vegetable oils, COM
bined BY formula which makes it
The Wizard Soap of the World.
Old Country" is for aHigsrSdl use
IN household cleaning. There is moth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

To be paid for at the rate of five
cents per counteA line by John Ce
press, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
3td-2tW

To be paid for at the rate of five
cents per counted Line by A. J. Cow
ell, Arpin, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

l hereby announce myself as a Re
publican candidate for re-nomiRatior
to the office of County Clerk o.
Wood County, Wis.
3td-1tW F. H EberhaTdt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Wenk
on June 9th a ten pound baby girl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

To be paid for at the rate Of five
cents per counted line, by Chas. Wa
terman, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

To be paid for at the rate of five
cents per counted line by F. H. E.
berhardt, Grand Rapids, Wis.
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY CLERK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04

One trial will win you; your grocer has it. Just
mention ssOld Country to him over the phone.
Get at least a 10c can today, and say goodbye
to half your cleaning work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-04
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREAS
uRER.

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination of County Treas
urer at the September primaries.
2td-1tW. Chas. Waterman.