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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

Therefore arrange to have on duty
a sufficient force to handle this mail
matter promptly.
The Department desires to reduce
Sunday work to a minimum so that as
many Of the employees as possible
may enjoy a complete day Of rest on
Sunday, You should, therefore, re
quire only a sufficient number of
clerks to report for duty on that day
in order that transit mail and the
mail collected for dispatch may be
handled without delay:
If no mail is dispatched on Sunday
a very early collection should be made
on Monday morning and the mail for
local delivery distributed before the
carriers leave for their first trip.
Respectfully,
c. P Grandfield,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
On account of the above order the
local post office will be open on
Sunday September 1st for the last
Sunday, but after that the office
and building viii be closed up entire
" in compliance with said order.
R. A. Mcdonald, P. NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
FIRST CLASS VAUD-
EvILLE HOUSE

The Bijou Theatre on the west
side will open early next week as a
first-class vaudeville house. The
stage is being erected and put into
shape. An orchestra pit has been
built. The interior of this little play,
house is being redecorated and when
finished it, will be as nifty a little
theatre as can be found any where
In the state. This theatre will con-
tinue to run as a picture play house
until next week when it will be chang
ed to a vaudeville house with NOV
ing pictures. The prices will remain
the same. A hard wood dancing plat
form is being built into the floor of
the stage. Everything will be done
to give the people of Grand Rapids
first class entertainment and good
acts will be booked with that object
in view.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
TRANSFER OF STOCK

Max Rofsky, of Babcock, who has
been doing, general mercantile bust
ness at Babeock, Wis, has sold out
all his interests and title in said
stock, to Messrs. M. Rockstein and
S. Springberg of Merrill, Wis, on
Tuesday, August o. The new firm
will continue the business at the
same place as heretofore. All bills
receivable and payable viii be attend
ed to and settled for by Max Rofsky
Anybody having amy claims against
him will please present them on or
before two weeks. The new firm ex-
poets to conduct a general mercantile
business and will, improve the same
and extend a cordial invitation to
the people of Babcock to call upon
them when in need of anything in
their line
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
DESCRIBES WRECK
Of 500 EXPRESS
Mrs L. B. Low a Passenger on
Wrecked Train at ThorD.

| FOND DU LAC, Wis. Aug. %
The Chicago and Minneapolis Day
express on the 500 Line, known as
No. 2, due in this city at 5:42 p. m.
had a remarkable wreck on its south
bound trip Wednesday afternoon and
by miracle not a passenger on the
train received a scratch.
The accident happened between
Thorpe and Lombard, while the train
was bowling along at high rate of
speed. The engine, baggage car. ex-
press car and one local coach were
derailed and abandoned, when
relief came from the direction of
st. Paul. The cars including the
Pullmans which were left on the
tracks, were pulled back and sent on
to their destination over another
route, the train arriving in this city
at 4:10 o'clock this morning. The re
lief engine which was sent out to
pick up~the train also suffered a
breakdown and delayed the train two
hours.
Mrs. L. B. Low, mother of Mrs. M.
B. Helmer, who was returning home
after a ten weeks visit with her son
c. K. Low, at Minneapolis, was a
passenger on the wrecked train. Ac-
cording to Mrs. Low the train left
Minneapolis three-quarters of IN hour
late and was running at high speed
when the accident occurred. AS the
train was passing over what appeared
to be newly made track, the engine
jumped the track, pulling the express
baggage car and one coach with it,
All Of the deraiIed equipment hung
to the ties and Travelled along in this
manner before the train was brought
to a stop. At the scene of the acci-
dent the track was. built up on a high
grade with twelve foot ditch at
either side of the track. The train
came to stop in a dense woods.
Mrs. Low believes the train travelled
at least a half mile from the time
the passengers felt the brakes being
applied until it stopped. When the
train came to a standstill all of the
passengers got out on the right of
way and when they saw what mar
row escape they had they began shak-
ing hands with one another and be-
slowing thanks for their narrow es-
cape
Mrs Low was sitting in the chair
car, which was attached directly af-
ter the diner. IN the diner the sud
den application of the brakes caused
the cook stove to tip over and the
dishes were scattered about the floor
of the car. Mrs Low says, that
while every one in the cars knew
that something was wrong with the
train, there was no undue excite
ment.
Mrs. Low says that a wrecking out
fit was on the scene within an hour
after the accident happened, and at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
POST OFFICE TO
CLOSE ON SUNDAYS

Post Office Department, First As
sistant Postmaster General, Washing
ton, D. c., August p, 1912.
Postmaster, Sir:
The post office appropriation act
for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1913, provides:
THAT hereafter postoffices of the
first and second classes shall not
De open on Sundays for the purpose
of delivering mail to the general pub
lie, but this provision shall not pre-
vent the prompt delivery Of special
delivery mall
Under this law you viii close the
general delivery, carriers windows,
and lock boxes and discontinue all
deliveries by carriers on Sunday. You
will note. however, that special de
livery mail is excepted and you will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
SEEKING MEN WHO
MURDERED R0SENTHAL

Chief of Police Gibson has receiv-
ed a descriptive circular from the
Police Department of New York City
asking him to be on the look out for
Louis Rosenberg alias Lefty Louie,
American Hebrew % yrs. old, weighs
145 pounds and is 5 feet, 6 inches
in height, and Harry Horowitz-
las Gyp the Blood, American Hebrew
25 years old, 5 feet So inches in
height, weighs about 145 pounds
These are the men the New York Po
lice department are seeking in con
nection with the Rosenthal murder
that has caused such a sensation in
New York police circles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

A large tarantuIa was. captured 81
urday at A Arndt's confectionery
store. The big spider was discover
ed by Mrs. Arndt. 1t was on a shelf
in the pantry. She thought it was
piece Of rag and was about to pick
it up and throw it out when she saw
It move. Mr. Arndt was called and
he captured the tarantula by placing
a glass jar over it. The spider was
on exhibition at the Arndt store all
day Saturday and attracted a small
army Of people. The body prop
er of the tarantuIa will easily meas
ure two inches long and three quar-
ters of an inch across With its les.
spread out, it is fully three and a
half inches across. The spider I'M
doubtedly came in with shipment
of bananas
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
BARKER-.DEW EWEY

Miss Kathryn Agnes Barker of
Plainfield, Wis, and Rev. Geo. f.
Dewey of Grand Rapids, Wis. were
united in marriage at the home of
the brides parents, August, p, at
1 O'Clock p. M.
MISS Barker has many warm friends
at Plainfield having graduated from
the high school there. She is also a
graduate of the advanced course of
Stevens Point Normal and has been
very successful teacher for over
seven years having been assistant
principal for four years at Almond
high school and the past year at
.Rosendale, where her work was very
much appreciated and her service
sought for during the coming school
year.
The groom is Well known in Grand
Rapids having lived here for the past
eight years and is employed as mis-
sionary and evangelist of the Ameri-
can Sunday School Union in this
state
Rev. M. B. Milne of the Baptist
church in this city performed the
ceremony. Miss Bertha Barker.
cousin of the bride acting as brides
maid and Earl Briggs as best man,
after which the guests sat down to
an elaborate supper.
The couple then left on their wed
ding trip for Green Lake, Sheboygan
and Chicago. They Will be at home
to their many friends at 632 Lee St.,
this city after Sept. 1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
OBJECTIONS
TO SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS

The Board of Public Works was in.
session all day Thursday to hear OBJ
jections to the special assessment
on property within radius of 1000
feet of the proposed widening Of Oak
street The morning session was
lively one. The council room was fill
ed with property owners anxious to
tell why they objected to the special
assessment. Many and varied rea-
sons We're given. The Board resum-
ed it's session Friday and sub
poenaed disinterested property own
ers to testify before as to whether
or not the special assessment was
just.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
CAR FAMINE FEARED

There is every Indication of the
worst car shortage during the next
four months, that has ever been ex4
perienced throughout this section of
the country, and all railroads are urg
ing the prompt loading and unloading
of all cars.
The 500 Line has issued instruc-
tions to all agents to impress most.
forcibly on all receivers of freight
to get their material in as early as
possible on account of car shortage
which is bound to come in view Of
crop. conditions in all parts of the
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
RESIGNS AS MANAGER

Charles Quinn, who has been in
charge of the Hotel Lincoln, for the
past year, resigned his position this
week. Mr.. Quinn has proven to be
one Of the most efficient managers
that popular hostelry has ever I'D.
and 1t is a source of regret to his
many friends to learn of his action.
He has been popular with the tray
cling public and built up a substan-
tial clientele for the hotel. He has
no definite plans for the future, but
it is hoped he will remain in the
city.-Merriu News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
JUSTICE COURT

Charles Kowalski and Tony Koch
of Port Edwards, have been arrest
ed charged with stealing a watch
valued at $21 90 from Valentine Stag
ouski. The case was called in
Judge Edward N. Pomainville's court
THURSDAY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

August Pontnac who lives near
Pittsville was arrested on charge
of assault and battery on complaint
of Adolpn Beaster. The alleged as
sault is said to have occurred on Sun
day. The defendant appeared before
Judge E. n. Pomainville and the
case was adjourned until Tuesday,
Sept. 3. Bail was fixed at $1O0 and
was secured. District Attorney Chas.
E. Briere appeared for the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

H. R. Schwacke, I'd Vice Pres. two
Rivers.
L. D. Pangborn, Secretary, Water
loo.
John Schreibeis, Treasurer, Ne
nasha
G. T. Moeskes, Director, Appleton.
DR.. H. J. Granting, Director, Mil
waukee.
Otto P. Seifriz, Director, Milwau-
kee.
NJ. L. Carey, Marshall, Grand Rap
ids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

the SAME time a light engine was
sent out to couple on to the rear of
the express and pull it back over the
track. When the train was again
fairly On its way the engine broke
down, causing a delay of two hours.
eleven hours delay in all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

the business to win. The first score
made by the Sons of Ham was made
on a fieIder's choice a little better
headwork in making the chose would
have caught the runner at the plate.
Twice during the game hits resulted
from the bone-headed work of the
Rapids fieIders. On both of these
occasions-if the mfield, had let the
outfielders do their own work, run
ners would have been. moved down.
Right here let it be said that when
the Rapids players are really playing
ball they are good ball players that
is as individuals, BUT, there is a
lack Of team work absolutely SO, and
that is why they lose. The eleven
hits gathered by the dark complexion
ed anti-BuII Moosers' does not show
ronman Nelson's work up. Nelson
pitched in hard luck and everything
considered pitched good ball.
There are eight other men on the
team who are supposed to support
the pitcher but you can draw your
own conclusions as to whether they
supported Nelson By looking at the
error column. Ironman Nelson pitch
ed at Glidden Sunday, rode all night
on the rattIers and went to work a.
gain today-that's expecting a good
deal from any pitcher 1t is not done
in the BIG leagues. Nelson's clout
over the left field fence was respon-
sible for three runs being chalked
up for the Rapids. He hit the ball
again in the fifth but was not cred
tied with hit because the ball
was played on another runner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

Mrs. Walter Denis and son Keith
returned from a visit with rela-
tives in Dakota, and will make an
extended visit with Mr.. and Mrs. O.
Denis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

Notes of the Game.
The fans gave the locals the glad
hand when they took the field in
the first.
The game drew small crowd Of
fans and fannettes.
The Giants kicked a good deal on
the work of his jumps.
Had Youngman been properly coach
ed on second in the eighth, he would
not have died there.
Nelson showed he was disguised
with his support by lobbing the bail
over.
Some one asked catcher Geo. WASH
ington if he was named after the
great General George Washington
and the catcher replied that he was
"a long time after.
A little pepper and team work
would help a lot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

To be paid for at the rate of ten
cents per inch by A. J. Coweu, Ar
pin, Wis,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

Miss Lenore Slattery of Wausau
is in the city guest of relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
Monday September 2nd.
State Officer:

F. J. Rooney, President, Appleton.
J, ]. Wilke, LIST Vice Pres. Racine.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
WILD BULL CHASE.

Messrs Ambrose Hudgens, Joe Smith
and Tom Henderson are the cham
pion long distance bull chasers of
this corner of the woods. The tale
(not taiD connected with their eleva-
tion to this rank is long one, but the
chase they put up last Sunday after
noon is still longer The long and
short of the whole thing though, seems
to be that these willy steer trailers,
after the successful escape Of the
above mentioned bull, went in search
of him Sunday afternoon. The bull
belonged to Tom Henderson, but in
some way the two had parted company
The three bull chasers started out to
find him. Tracks lead toward Atlanta
and they followed the tracks. From
along about three o'clock in the af-
ternoon until about nine o'clock at
night they went after him. Over
t.tches. through the swamps, across
creeks and through barb wire fences
the bull had gone and they had to
follow. Roads were not considered by
the bull in his flight nor by his fol-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
DEATH OF JAMES OWINGS.
Brother Of Sheriff 0wings Died in
Greenyllie Yesterday.


Mr.. James Owings, brother OF Sheriff
John b. Owings, died at his home in
Greenville yesterday morning after a
lingering illness. The body will be
brought to Gray Court and at Dials
church he will be buried with Masonic
honors.
Mr.. Owings was a son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Cresswell Owings, of this coun-
ty his parents being still living. He
has four brothers, Messrs John, Archie
Charlie and Claude and four sisters,
Mrs. Joe Patterson, of Woodruff, Ed.
Shell, Gray Court. Reuben Ball! of
Colorado, and Mrs. Adger, of Colorado,
His wife, two sons, Messrs. Bartlette
and Shell also survive him. A married
daughter, Mrs. Jim Shell, of Gray
Court survives him.
Mr.. Owings moved to Greenville
last year where he was in the employ
of the c. & w. c. Ry. He became ill
some months ago and death slowly
overlook him. He was greatly es-
teemed by large circle of friends
and relatives who admired his sterl-
ing character.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
Animal Blind Mans Buff.

l find many versions of old-time
games; for instance, this way Of play
Ing our old favorite Blind Mans
Buff" Seat the children in circle,
or they may stand. The leader is
chosen by the time-honored custom
known as counting out" blind-folded
and placed in the middle He is CIV
en- cane; he then walks around the
circle, stops and points the cane, the
one 1t touches or comes closest to
must repeat in a disguised tone the
noise made by either cat, dog, COW
or horse. He may repeat the sound
three times. II the blind man cannot
guess, he must try some one else; #
he names the right child, that one
takes the place of the leader.
MADAME MERRI.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10

lowers.
Having reached McDaniel's mill, on
Reedy river, and still not coming in
hearing distance of the escaped bull I
the three turned wearily homeward,
trusting to fall back on last resort
on the want ad column of The Adver-
tiser. Monday morning, soon after
the ad was given in at the office and
before it had begun to surreptitiously
dissiminate through the mental-in
fact before it had been set up in type,
the results became evident and Mr..
Henderson was informed that the bull
was resting quietly at Tom Miller's
place, only a few hundred yards froRln
where they had given up the chase tS
night before. This story is not in
tended as an advertisement Of the
want ad column of this paper, but
is n true story which will be vouched
for by all parties concerned. All in
favor Of this motion, say AYE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
TO MEET IN CHARLESTON.
State Teachers Association to Meet In
City by the Sea the Latter Part of
This Month.

April 26. &c and 27 the State Teach
ers' Association will hold it's 4Oth an
nual session in Charleston, this be-
Ing the first meeting held in that city
in the history of the association.
The program contains the names of
some of the most prominent speakers
in the South, among them the names of
Pres. w. w. Finley of the Southern
Railroad, and Prof. Charles w. Kent,
Professor Of English in the University
of Virginia, DR.. Howard Lee Jones,
an eminent Baptist minister of Char
lesion, Mr.. Lewis w. Parker of Green
vile, Mr.. o, B. Martin of Washington,
d. c.. DIR. Chas. W. Stiles of Washing
ton, and many prominent school Off
cials of South Carolina
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10

Materials required: Three yards
rorty-two inches wide. three-eighths
yard lace eighteen inches wide.
Tho second Is In pink easement
cloth. Here the skirt 10 pleated all
round, the pleats being taped at the
back to keep them In position. The
right front of bodice wraps over to
the left and has buttons sewn on
which simulate front fastening.
though the actual fastening is at the
back: yoke OF finely tucked muslin
fills In tho space. Muslin cuffs finish
the half length sleeves.
Materials required: Three yards
fofty.two inches wide, one-half yard
muslin thirty-six inches wide.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10

In making formal call it is always
necessary to leave cards whether the
persons are home or not. 1t is Gus
tomary for the wife to carry the cards
and leave them at the proper time
when paying visits together.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10

Certainly, remember your friend
with Christmas gift, and think if
you could make him something that
1t would be nice. If you can embroid-
er, make him half-dozen handker-
chiefs or "clock" couple of pairs Of
silk hose
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
Notice Little Girls!

Picture Coloring Contest closes Sat
urday, April goth. We want every lit
tie girl in the Contest to be here on
that date, prizes will be awarded about
IL o'clock and all contestants are re-
quested to be here before that hour.
S. M. e Il. III. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
For a Christmas Present.

i am girl, seventeen. Would 1t be
proper for me to give Christmas
present to a man very much my SEMI
or? He gave me little gift last Xmas
and we are very good friends. If you
think so, please tell me what would
be suitable.-"Brown Eyes"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
from curry LOCKS,

What is girl to say when told she
rs pretty? After dance, should the
lady thank the gentleman or the gen.
tleman the lady?-Curly Locks.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
Card Etlnuette.

Is 1t necessary to leave cards every
time l make formal call? When
calling with my husband, which one
has charge of the cards, or do we
each take care of our own?--Monti-
cello.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10

1t Is mans privilege to thank the
lady for the dance she has granted
him. When any one is kind enough
to say you are pretty, just say, Thank
you, 1t is very nice to hear pleasant
things" or something like that.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
For Wedding Refreshments.

Will you please help me about re-
freshments? The hour for wedding
ceremony will probably be seven in
the evening, or earlier. We live in the
country and most of the guests come
some distance and we wish to- give
them quite a supper, Most OF them
will leave at nine O'Clock that night
Decatur.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10

At this season of the year should
serve oyster or chicken patties with
green French peas, olives, salted nuts,
salad (preferably of chicken or
sweetbread If the oysters are served) =,
hot rolls or tiny buttered biscuit with
two kinds of sandwiches, coffee, ice
cream, cakes and confectionery.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
Box Supper.

The Ladies Missionary Society of
Friendship Baptist church will give
box supper at that place next Sat
urday night, April Is, 1912. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10
Sending CONGRATULATIONS. -

wish you would tell me at what
time. and to whom, to send telegram
of congratulations. The groom.elect
know very well, but the bride-elect
not at all.-Anne r.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10

YWaHEsE two little dresses may be
made up IN linen, easement cloth
or nuns yelling.
The first is In blue easement
cloth. The sides of bodice and skirt
are made separately and Joined to the
same belt; but the panel front is con-
tlnued from shoulder to the lower
edge Of bodice.
The sides and back of bodice are
faid In fiat, well pressed pleats. The
sleeves are cut in with the sides of
bodice; the little square yoke is of
piece lace. A line OF feather stitch is
worked on the edge OF square open.
ing, at each edge of band and on
wrists.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-04-10

The congratulatory telegram should
be addressed to the bridegroom and
timed so as to reach him about the
hour the ceremony is to take place.
Have 1t get there bit early rather
than too late.