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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1912.
LIGHT OUT OF A DARK TRAGEDY

Out Of the necessarily confused
and contradictory stories of the I'll
tanic" disaster, told by the suryiy-
ors, there has shone, conspicuously,
one reassuring fact, which has shed
a softening light upon the unspeak-
able horror of the disaster.
Supreme among the master motives
of this complicated human nature
Of ours are the love of life and the
instinct to preserve it at whatever
cost. True it is that under certain
conditions of iron dicipHne or the
contagious passion of the multitude,
men have seemed to hold life less
dear-and so the roll of recorded he
roism has grown with the passing
years.
When the side of the Titanic was
torn asunder, the rapid settling of the
ship must soon have foretold heI
doom to every thinking man aboard;
and early in the development of the
disaster the terrifying fact was
known that two out of every three
of that ships complement must &C
down in that ice-coVered sea
Yet in all the narratives of those
final hours Of agony there is prac
ttcally unanimous testimony to the
noble spirit of chivalry which pre-
vailed. With scarcely an exception
the men stood aside and surrendered
the one chance Of life for women
and children, until the safety of every
one of these had been assured. Then
with that calm resignation in The
face of certain death which is the
mark of the highest courage, and tC
the music Of the band Ito whose e
ternal honor be it recorded) the ma
jority awaited the final plunge, OIL
flung themselves in a last vain hope
into the dark waters.
Let the pessimist who laments the
debasing effects OF our modern civil
cation take note of this-the supreme
triumph of the man in us over tht
brute. The blow which proved the
Titanic" the supreme exhibit of ou
boosted skill and prowess, to be at
ter all, but a fragile shell, served tt
demonstrate the eternal strength anC
the eternal growth of those sublime
qualities of heart and MIND mich
after all, are the true values anc
highest glory of our human life
Scientific American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
BIRON.

Francis Biron of Stevens Point has
moved his family and goods to this
burg
Mrs Frank Schumacher was the
guest of her parents at Plover a
few days last week.
Mrs. Eugene Crotteau and little sol
Gordon, of Mosinee arrived in your
city Saturday. Mrs. Crotteau Will
remain under Dr. Waters care until
she has thoroughly recovered from a
recent illness.
The twenty new houses viii soon
be we'll started. These houses will
be modernly equipped and up-to-date
in every respect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
si s2ssa ses Of Ikzzzz1
RUDOLPH NO. /.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Doughty and son
Ernie and Miss Clara Heisler were
callers in your city Wednesday.
Nellie Van Leith was down to
the hospital in your city Wednes-
day to see her sister Annie.
John Little departed Wednesday
noon for La Crosse where he was to
wrestle on Friday.
Geo. Vanden Heuvel has moved his
family into the house on the corner
across from the public school He
has recently sold his farm.
Selmer HasselI, spent most of last
week in Chicago. He returned to
the Rapids Saturday and came up
here Monday to again assist at Ku-
jawa's store. Selmer says, he is, not
feeling much better
John Hassell spent few days
with his parents in your city and
Monday here on. business.
There was a little change in the
train time on the St. Paul R. R. this
week, the o'clock train going north
is half an hour later.
Mrs. Nose Sharkey was shopping
in your city Wednesday,.
John Daigle daughters, Viola and
Christine and son Napoleon and sis
ter-in-law Mrs. CoTrine Baldwin, de-
parted Thursday for their future home
in Canada We are sorry to lose
them from our midst but wish them
success in their new home. Mrs. Bald
win expects to locate with a former
Rudolph girl, whose name was La
vine Boyer and take in sewing.
J. ]. Rayome made business trip
to Tomahawk Monday returning Tues
day.
Iona Ratelle was in your city We'd
nesday-
Mrs. Geo. w. Baker, Sr., and Miss
Laura Witt, of your city spent Sum
day at the Ratelle home.
Don't forget Stock Fair Day, Tues
day, May 9TH.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Karnatz of
Almond came up Sunday noon to bid
adieu to relatives here and depart
ed on the evening train for Milwau-
kee where they will make their fu-
ture home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hartjes and
daughter Elizabeth were shopping
in your city Monday of this week.
Mesdames J. A Jackson and n.
G. RatelIe were calling on friends in
your city onday. RS. Ratelle went
down to see her aunt Mrs Warren,
who suffered a stroke of paralysis
last Thursday, She is getting a.
long nicely at this writing and it is
hoped she will soon be out doors a.
gain
Anna Van Leith, who was operated
on for appendicitis at the Riverview
hospital in your city was removed
to the home of DR.. Jackson on Mon
day and will stay there for a few
days before being removed to her
home. Anna is getting along nice
" and walks around
John Hartjes sustained quite a
loss last week when his new siIo
was destroyed by the wind.
Mrs. Babe and daughters Norma
and Hazel spent Sunday in Dancy.
Little Thelma Clark was. removed
from the hospital in your city to the
home of her grandpa Clark here. She
is getting along nicely.
DR.. Jackson attended a medical con
yention In Stevens Point Tuesday
evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
PLAINFIELD.

Chas. Stevens is having his house
and barn neatly painted this week
Mrs. Carrie Bound has disposed of
her farm at West PIainfield to some
party in St. Louis.
Mrs. c.. H. Stevens was called to
Aniwa, Shawano county, Thursday
by the death of her aged mother
Mrs. Buffum.
c. H. Pratt departed Friday even
ing for Chicago to receive medical
treatment. He has been in poor
health during the winter suffering
from rheumatism and his friends
hope he will return much improved
He expects to be absent about a
month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
CONCERT
AND SKATING
PARTY FINE

The concert and skating party given
in the Amusement Hall Roller Rink
Tuesday evening, was largely attend
ed. The Port Edwards band gave an
excellent concert of up-to-date selec-
lions and received many compliments
This concert indicated that this band
was making progress rapidly The
skaters enjoyed their evening very
much and the spectators We're highly
delighted with the concert music
and enjoyed watching the skaters
This entertainment was voted a great
success in every particular, and the
members Of the band were highly
pleased with the results. This par
ty closed the winter season of roller
skating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02

Can it be possible that ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt is as bad as he is be-
ing pictured? His action toward Sen.
ator La Toilette leads US to believe
that he has some understanding with
large interests that in case of his
election as President he would protect
and defend. If he is such a man, it
is too bad that he could not leave
Wen enough alone. His former ad-
ministration was one of credit and
in the minds of the people an hon
ored one. Too bad he could not
have allowed it to remain so.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
FISHING SEAS.
ON, LOCAL FISH.
ERMEN BUSY

For the past few days many fish
poles and fishermen are in evidence
The cold, cloudy, windy weather. is
not very favorable however. for fish.
ing purposes. Trout, suckers. red
horse, etc, are being cuaght. Pike
and bass cannot be caught I'M
til next month. We wonder what
our sporstmen do when they catch a
bass or pike out of season? Law a.
biding citizens of course throw them
back into the stream, while lovers of
these kind of fish might be tempted
to keep them unless Game Warden
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
NEW OFFICE BUILDING

Bossert Bros. have completed a
new office building. The building is
Is feet wide by 20 feet long and is
located on Seventh avenue south i'm
mediately across from the coal sheds.
1t is divided into two rooms. The
first room as you enter being the Of
flee proper and the other room is
used as private office The inter
ior is finished in natural wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02

Suppose that kind of thing should
happen several years running. How
long would people permit the cries
in black covered law books and dusty
political economy to interfere with
some new conception of the power
of government that will provide a
certain means for stopping such vast
and at the same time dealing out JUS
tice as far as our imperfect human
nature will permit?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
ALEX GAVRE
BOUND OVER

Alex Gavre was bound over to the
circuit court by Judge Edward N. Po-
mainville, Tuesday. Bail was fixed
at $500, which was furnished. T. W.
Brazeau and Henry Fitch appeared
for Gavre and the state was repre-
sented by G. E. Briere, district at
torney. Gavre is charged with as
sault with intent to commit great
bodily harm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
ASSESSMENT
MAT TIERS

The Hon. T. e. Lyon spoke to
about Is people in the, County Court
House Tuesday evening. He ex-
planned the tax laws in a general
way and went into detail on the sub
ject of the income tax explaining the
working of the law and the obliga-
lions of the people under this law
The County Assessors adjourned
about four o'clock Mr.. Lyon spoke
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02

might be nearby. It has been report
ed to Us that well known citizen
and a great lover of fishing caught
a bass out Of season and put him
into the stream but kept a string
tied TO him. 1t is also rumored that
a warrant is out for him but how
true this story is we cannot vouch
for. We shall watch Justice Court
proceedings for further evidence of
this fact. It cannot be possible that
any real true sportsman of the fish
ing habit would be guilty of such an
offense. Time will deTelope the
case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
WEDDING TO DAY

Miss Emma LANCER, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A LANCER of the
tom Of Rudolph, and Mr.. Otto Fleig
of the same town, were united in the
holy bonds Of Wedlock at the Ca
tholic church at Rudolph on Wednes-
day, May 1, 1912, Father Van Sever
officiating. This young couple have
the best wishes Of their many friends
in this city with whom We join in
extending congratulations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
WHAT CABLE
SHIP Did

Dead brought to Halifax, 100.
Number of identified dead brought
to Halifax, $50.
Dead in morgue, 60
Identified dead buried at sea, ST.
Unidentified dead buried at sea, SO
Total buried at sea, 116
Total dead found by Mackay-Ben
nett 306
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
BETHEL

Orson Austin, who has spent the
winter in Moline, Ill, is home spend
ing a few weeks. We understand
he intends to return to Moline in
the near future.
Mrs Cook, who has been working
for Mrs. Thurston for the past three
weeks, returned to her home Sun
day
Mr.. and Mrs Doering did shopping
in Marshfield Wednesday.
Mrs. Ohnstad visited at H E.
Eighme's Wednesday.
Mrs Davis came down from Gran
ton Saturday to see about shipping
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
Beware Of Ointmens for Catarrh That Con

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the muc-
Gus surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from re-
putable physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good you can positively
manufactured by F. J. Cheney &c Co., To-
Iedo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure and get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney &c Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, Use per bottle
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
TAI 7 40
VOTES AHEAD

BOSTON, Mass, April 30-Returns
in the presidential primaries on Tues
day from 1856 out of ,O80 election pre-
cincts including parts Of six cities
and eighty-seven towns out of thirty
cities and 800 towns give Republican
preferences-La Toilette, $50; Roose-
Welt, 1878; Taft 23,773.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
NEW CREAMERY
At kELLNER

E. F. Cole who has resided in
Grand Rapids for the past two years
coming here from Canada, has start
ed a creamery at Kellner. Mr.. Cole
makes a speciality of extra fancy
creamery butter. He made his first
shipment last week and states he
secured a price of one cent above
Elgin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02

Uieriek Schank has accepted a
position in the paper mill at Sarteu,
MINI. Mr.. Schank has been employ
ed IN the mill here for many years
and no doubt viii be missed greatly.
Miss Delamos Biron and NJ. Wolfe
Of Meehan Sundayed in this burg
with relatives
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02

to them during the afternoon. He ex
planned the general tax laws and
pointed out the duties of the asses
sor and instructed the assessors in
how to go about the work of as
sessing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
GIVEN FREE WITH
EACH PURCHASE

Mrs. F. P DAILY dealer in pianos,
will give to every person purchasing
a piano any time between the sixth
and twentieth of May, absolutely free
a piano bench and music cabinet and
one term of music lessons. If you
are going to buy 2 piano, now is a
good time to place your order with
Mrs DAILY. 2td-2tW-eW
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
FOR SALE

Majestic range, Kitchen furniture,
wardrobe, carpets, gasoline stoves
oilclOth chairs, dining table, tot
let sets, dresser and comode, couch,
saddle, tables, porch chair, guitar,
and clarinet, rugs, coal stove Phone
432. Mrs. George Purnen Std.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

One Year, Strictly In advance, $3.50
Subscribers who wish to discontin-
ue can always have their paper stop
ped Immediately by notifying this
office and paying up arrears. Remit
BY postoffice money order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02

FOR SALE-One: lot facing east
on Seventh Street south, just off
from Oak street. Inquire of A. L..
Fontaine. tt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
DISTRICT NO. 2.

Includes all Of the territory west
of the Wisconsin river within the
limits of the city Of Grand RAPIDS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
DISTRICT NO. 8.

Includes Rudolph, Seneca, Port Ed
wards, Grand Rapids, and Saratoga
townships and all Of the towns and
villages therein except the city Of
Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02

Entered at the Post Office ct Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, as second class
mail matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER.

Published on Thursday Of every week
in the year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02

A. L. Fontaine, Publisher, Proprie-
tor and Managing Editor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
LIST OF CONTESTANTS
DISTRICT NO. 1.
TRY a WANT AID.

Including all of the territory east
of the Wisconsin river within the
limits of the city of Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-02
DISTRICT NO. 4.

Includes oil of the TERRITORY in
this vicinity not included n the
other three districts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
WILL Be TRIED
|. At REGULAR Term
ADDISON CASH TO BE GIVEN HEAR
ING IN HANOVER CIRCUIT
COURT IN MAY.
HIS VICTIM IMPROVING
PROSECUTION WILL HAVE TO DE-
FEND LARGELY UPON TEs-
TIMoNY OF YOUNG WOMAN
WHO WAS ATTACKED.
HIS VICTIM IMPROVING

It has practically been decided that
the trial of Addieo Cash. the negro
charged with assaulting and robbing
Miss Myrtle Rouse near Ashland Sat
urday night. will not be held until the
regular May term OF the hanover
County Circuit Court. 1t has not yet
been satisfactorily proved that Cash
Is really the assailant, ana rather
than send the wrong man to his doom
the Hanover county authorities Will
proceed with the greatest care In pro-
scouting and sitting down evidence
enough to convict.
No Danger Of Lynehins.
Cash was brought to the Richmond
city Jail Tuesday night. and Is still
incarcerated here. All talk of mob
violence has died down. and there Is
now not even remote danger OF lynch
law.
Cash was trailed to his home by
bloodhounds sent up to Ashland from
the State arm. He was found standing
on his porch. His wife supported his
denial Of all knowledge OF the crime.
Cash was taken before Miss Rouse,
but she would not state positively
that he was her assailant. He an
swered the description in a. general
sort OF way, but the young girl was
unwilling to swear that he was the
man. No one else saw the attack,
and the Commonwealth must rely
mainly on the testimony of Miss
Rouse.
Miss Rouse was reported to be
somewhat improved yesterday. She
is still In the home OF Thomas l..
Carter. where she sought refuge and
where she first gave an account OF the
attack upon her
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
MUCH PROPERTY
CHANGING HANDS
WILLIS SELLS WEST END HOUSE
PROPERTY TO BURTON.
WALLERsTEIN ACTIVE.

Charles X. Willis has sold to g. @.
Burton the lot and brick residence AT
2le3 Hanover avenue, according TO
deed Of bargain and sale recorded IN
the chancery clerks oi..ce yesterday.
The deed also involves the sale OF the
lot and residence at 211l Hanover ave-
nue., the total consideration being
$4,000.
Other deeds are a. follows: Henry
s. wallerstein to George w. Gay. Jr..
lot with three story brick store ana
dwelling at 2t3o East Broad street:
$4,000.
Green the lot and three-story brick
DIV cling at 13s3-35-37 East Franklin
street: $4,000.
william A. Green to p. B. Hatcher.
lot and four brick dwellings ON the
south line OF Chafiin street, between
strawberry and Elm streets and lot
on the south line Of Grove avenue, be-
tween West street and Auburn ave-
nue.: $4,000.
p. B. Hatcher to Henry s. Waller
stein, lot on the west line Of Third
street north Of Main street; $500.
p. B. Hatcher to Henry 8. Waller
stein. lot on the south side OF Broad
street, near Sheppard street; $500.
p. B. Hatcher TO Henry s. Waller
stein, lot with two-story brick resi-
denee at sos North Meadow street:
$500.
Charles H. Phillips to Ruehrmund &
Bowles. lot and building at 107 North
Strawberry street: $4,000.
Helena r. Caperton to James w
sharp, lot and building at 20s North
Harrison street; $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
JACK FROST HAS
ANOTHER SHOW
INDICATIONS POINT TO FALLING
TEMPERATURE FOR REMAIN.
DER OF WEEK.

While. there have been no reports
OF peach crop failures. the weather
since the heavy rain Tuesday night
has been more than normal. and it
Ii feared that there may be some
damage by the frost. which the
Weather Bureau says will visit Vir-
ginia at this time.
Jack Frost sat upon the rim of the
beautiful moon last night and spread
scintillations from his shimmering
sheen.
Overcoats and wraps were in de-
mand yesterday and last night and
from indications II is quite likely that
such covering will be OF some COM
fort to mortals today.
Persons with growing plants would
do well to cover them at night for
some nights to come. for the bracing
wave that Is spreading over this sec
ton Of the globe may last the re-
n1ainder OF the week. and it will be
disastrous to have the frost grasp the
flowers before Easter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
A CURE FOR THE
SUBSTITUTION EVIL

A salesman OF the National Biscuit
Company was lately talking to gro
Ger in a Southern city VINO had laid
in a stock of soda crackers put UP in
scent package and made by COM
petitor of the National Biscuit Com
pany The grocer said that the reason
he carried the competitive article was
because prices on the imitation goods
were so much lower that 1t afforded
him an extra profit, and that ne
thought he could work them off on
his customers in place of Uneeda Bis
cult.
While they were talking coiored
woman came into the store and asked
for a package Of Uneeda Biscuit. To
show the National Biscuit Company s
salesman how easy It was to substi-
tute. the proprietor himself waited on
the woman. showing her the imitation
package and advising her to take II.