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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
APPOhT|ONMENT
Of SCHOOL FUND
Office of State Superintendent.
Madison Dec IS 1911.

Madison. Dec. Is, 1911.
To the Treasurer of Wood County:
Dear Sir:
l have this day apportioned the
school fund income for the current
year. based upon the returns show
ing the number Of persons of school
age residing within your county at
the close of the school year June
Both, 1911 The amounts apportion-
ed to the several towns, incorporat-
ed villages and cities of your coun-
ty are calculated on the basis of
S2.683 for each person of school
age residing in districts which main
tanned a school during the year as
required by law The several a
mounts named are to be paid out to
the several towns, villages and cities
upon the orders of the treasurers
thereof. The sums due will not be
available to you or the treasurers of
the several towns, etc, until the lat
ter part of next February, owing to
the fact that the taxes are not paid
in to the state treasury until that
time. This apportionment is made
in accordance with the provisions of
Section 554 of the Wisconsin Stat
utes, as amended by Chapter 115,
Laws of 1899, and Chapter 313, Laws
of 1903. The number of persons of
school age reported as residing in
each city of the fourth class and eacl
town and village in your county for
the year ending June 80, 1911, is
given as required by Chapter 164
Laws of 1909.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11

Rev. Fred Staff, pastor of the
First Congregational church in this
city, was granted a vacation until
the first of March during which
time he will take a long needed rest.
He left Monday evening for the
south where he will spend his va
cation in a warm climate in complete
rest. His many friends sincerely
hope he will find everything neces-
sary to build him up that he may
come back TO his family, friends
and church work very much imprOv-
ed in health. His immediate friends
have known that he has been apply
ing himself too closely in the work
connected with the opening of the
new church building, its dedication,
etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
TEACHERS
TAKE NOTICE
Portage Wis, Jan. 1st, 1912.

Portage Wis, Jan. 1st, 1912.
The Southern Wisconsin Teachers
Association will meet in Madison,
March 8th and 9th, 1912.
Note the educators from other
states who will be on the program:
George E. Vincent, President Uni
versity of Minnesota; w. c. Bagley,
Head of Dept. of Education, Univer-
slty of Illinois; H. w. Shryock, Nor
NAL University, Carbondale, Hi
noise; Josephine Turck Baker, Edi-
tor of Correct English; Elizabeth
Gregg, Normal University, Cape Gil
rardeau, Missouri.
These people, with a list of Wiscon
sin educators, led by L. D. Harvey
and c. P Cary, insure a notable pro-
gram. Watch for it. It will soon fol
low.
Supt. R. B. Dudgeon heads a local
committee that is making every eff
fort for your entertainment.
Of course you are going March st
and 9th.
Very sincerely yours,
W G Claugb President
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
-FOUR MILES
Of D|TCH|NC

The c. G. Ekelund Dredging Co.,
have been dredging in Jackson coun-
ty northwest of Mather since the
22nd day Of July to the 18th day of
November, 1911 During that time
they completed a contract of dredg-
ing and making a ditch four miles
long, averaging twenty feet wide at
the top and four feet at the bottom
of uniform depth of eight feet.
Chas. G. Ekelund, assisted by four
other wor'Ipen romr]etad THIS work
in a satisfactory manner and We're
well pleased with the result of their
contract. This Company have an
other contract in Anoka county
Minnesota, which they will commence
work on as soon as the weather will
permit in the spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
STOCKHOLDERS
IN SESSION

The annual meeting of the Wood
County Telephone Company was held
Monday evening and the following Of
ficers were elected:
w. A Drumb, President.
H E. Fitch, Vice President,
NJ H. Jackson, Secretary.
J. E. Daily, Treasurer.
The foregoing officers with G. w.
Davis constitute the board Of direc-
tors. The meeting was short and
the officers were elected following
a report by the treasurer showing
the company to be in good financial
condition
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
THE NEW ELEC.
TRIO LINE
President and Secretary are
Now in The City COOferring
With The Mayor And Alder


Allen Russell of Chicago and J..
p. Jones Of Portage, promoters Of the
Chicago, JanesviIIe and Northern In
terurban line, the former the .presf-
dent OF the company and the latter
secretary and treasurer, are spend
lHg a few days in the city, conferr-
ing with the mayor and several Of
the aldermen in reference to streets
which they may be permitted to oc-
cupy with their tracks. A. D. Barnes
Of WauDaca and G. c. Foster, the
latter the engineer, are also here.
Mr.. Jones stated that they had a
crew OF ten surveyors running a line
north from this city to Merrill, the
work being started last Wednesday
morning The present plan is to go
north on the east side of the river
to Rothschild or Schofield, and then
bridge to the west side. After this
work is completed the surveyors
viii locate the line from here to Por-
tage The application for the fran
chise will be made to the council at
the next regular meeting.
It is stated that they intend to
build the line in this city during next
spring and summer, and will also
build from Madison to Portage They
also expect to build a southern pow
er plant, the location for which has
lot as yet been determined on, and
a branch line from Madison to Sauk
City in the spring.
The company has already made one
survey to this city and d second one,
part Of th uav MIR. Jones is OF
the opinion that it will take three
years to complete the line from
JanesviIIe to Merrill. The general
plan is to build a trunk line along
the Wisconsin river valley with
branch lines to points in the neigh
borhood They expect to run reg
ular trains, carrying day coaches
and sIeepers, with local cars, on the
main line Freight trains will al
so be included in the traffic.-Ste-
yens Point Daily Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
JOHNSON AND
FLYNN BOUT

It's pretty certain now that Jack
Johnson and jim Flynn viii fight
for the heavy weight championship o
the world some time in July at Wind
ward. New Articles of. agreement
have been signed by both principals,
Johnson to set $4,000. win, lose or
draw. one third interest in the mo-
ttou pictures and $1lOO, for training
and travelling expenses.
Jack CurIey, representing the syn
dicate that will stage the bout, will
post a $4,000, forfeit on Feb IS
and each OF the principals will post
a forfeit Of $4,000. on Feb. 10th. Tim
Sullivan of New York has been Sc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
ORGANIZATION Of
MASTER PLUMBERS
Central Wisconsin Plumbers
Held Interesting Meeting.

The first of a series Of meetings
Of Master Plumbers of Central
Wisconsin held in the city Of
Wausau was a success.
The Central Wisconsin Benevo-
lent, Social and Sanitary Club was
organized and the following Off
GERS were elected:
Edw. L. Pine, President, Wausau.
]. E. Farley, Vice President, Grand
Rapids.
H J. Finch, Secretary. Stevens
Point
Geo. Meekma, Treasurer, Rhine
lander.
The next meeting is TO be held at
Stevens Point, Thursday, April 4,
1912.
Geo. F. Reeke gave a very in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
CAN The CITY TREASURER
CHARGE COLLECTION FEES

There has been considerable dis
cussion in the city the past two
weeks, as to whether or not. the
City Treasurer has a right to col
lect a 1 per cent collection fee on
the taxes collected In an interview
with District Attorney Chas. E
Briere he stated. that his opinion
was that under the 1911 amendment.
the City Treasurer has no right to
collect fee on taxes paid before
February 1st After February lst.
a penalty of , per cent is added in
stead of penalty of 5 per cent as
was formerly paid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
DEATH Of MISS.
MINNIE YOUNG

Miss Minnie Young, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Young of Twelfth
street north died at the County Hos
pital for the Insane at Marshfield,
on Friday of tuberculosis. Miss
Young was twenty-seven year of
age. The funeral service took place
at the house Sunday afternoon, Rev
Pease of the Methodist church of
ficiating. Burial took place in For
est Hill cemetery. The funeral was
conducted by Geo. w. Baker & Son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11

Mrs. NJ. J. Feayel, while present
at the regular meeting of the Good
Templars Lodge, Monday evening in
Foresters' hall was taken suddenly
i'll with heart trouble. She was
promptly attended to by her family
physician and taken home where she
For a while her condf-
ton was serious. She is much better
at this writing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11

ware of the fact that the people be-
hind this move had studied the sit
uation for many years and were sure
Of their footing before they started the
movement. The 1910 census throws
some light upon the alfalfa crop in
the various parts of the country
that is of interest. Heretofore it
has generally been thought that the
west, and especially the irrigated
states, had great advantage over
Wisconsin in the production of alfaI-
ia. Let US see what the census fl
cures disclose:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11

Idaho is the only state for which
the figures on irrigated areas alone
are available at this time and we fine
that the value of irrigated alfalfa per
acre is $2247 which is $8.77 per a
ere less than Wisconsin.
Of the states in the humid belt
for which the figures are available, we
find that Iowa had 29,141 acres with
a value of $24.65 per acre and Mich
igan 5,553 acres with a value of $24.4
per acre. This showing for Wiscon-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
ORGANIZE
ALFALFA CLUBS

When a few weeks ago it was an
nounced that alfalfa clubs would be
organized il every Wisconsin county
many were inclined to think that a.
radical step was about to be taken.
They were not aware of the fact was
about to be taken. They were not a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
WHOLESALE FRUIT
On MARCH lST

H W. Lea of Winona, Mimi, has
leased the property on 1st Ave. form
erly occupied by H. Sydow's flour
and feed store. The building will be
remodeled and put into condition for
Mr.. Lea's business. He expects to O.
pen about the 1st of March. The com
ing of this wholesale fruit house adds
another industry to this city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses
were issued the past week by Coun-
ty Clerk Fred H Eberhardt:
Elmer Weinberg of the town of
Arpin to Ada Bodine of the town
of Arpin.
Frank Stoflet of Arpin to Selma
Scholz of Arpin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11

The fire departments were called
out by a chimney fire in the home
of Mike Dolans Grand avenue. The
west side department went all the way
out to the fire and remained there
until all danger was past. The east
side department was stopped and
turned back as it was not needed.
Nothing at all serious resulted from
the fire. The only loss being a few
pounds of sugar which Mrs. Dolan in
her excitement threw into the stove
instead of salt. She making the mis-
take in grabbing up the wrong bag.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
FIRE ROUTS C0RLlSS
HOTEL GUESTS

CORLISS, Wis, Jan. 5.-Fire o.
originating from an overheated furnace
this morning destroyed the Baldwin
hotel, saloon and barber shop with
loss of about $4,000 Several guests
in the hotel were forced to flee in
their night clothes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS

The case of the city of Marshfield
VS.. j. G. Marsh is being tried in cir
cult court. Goggins & Brazeau are
attorneys for the City Of Marshfield
and Senator S. NJ Marsh Of Neills-
vile is attorney for J. c. Marsh
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11

sin alfalfa will be an encouragement
to Wisconsin farmers who have been
led to believe that the state was not
we'll adapted to the production of al
falfa; they show that the people back
of the movement for forming alfalfa
clubs knew what they were about,
and that the general introduction of
alfalfa will add millions of dollars
per year to Wisconsin's annual a
gricultural output
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11

Buy coal from E. C. Ketchum and
get the best. If the coal is not sat
isfactory, it viii be made right. Your
patronage is asked for and we give
the best coal to you because we want
your future trade. Phone Alb. tfw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
APPLETON Bull.
D|NCS BURN
Globe Hotel and HammeI Store
DESTROYED.

APPLETON, Wis, Jan 5.-Firs
broke out in the Globe hotel at 9 o.
clock tonight, spread to the Hammel
building and both were totally destroy
ed.
The loss is estimated at s25, ,000
With the temperature 25 degrees be-
low zero the firemen had hard work
in protecting neighboring buildings
from the flames
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11

Mayer Schubert of Madison, will
call a special election on Jan. 80 to
decide whether or not Madison shall
establish the commission form Of
city government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11
It Startles One

on every jolt a carriage or wa
gon makes when they know that
1t IS in bad condition and needs
Why be ION pins and
needles" when you are out for a
pleasure drive? Be on the safe
side and bring your carriage or
wagon to AndersOn's and it will
be made sound as new.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-11

Renew your subscription and get
8 set of those beautiful dishes at
the Reporter.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08
nA ES TERL.Y E M DRUG STORE Where your trade is appreciated
 Free Delivery
 Phone 73

Miss Phles Stone returned yesterday afternoon from a weeks visit to relatives and friends at Hope.
 Anyone wishing boarders and lodgers during Patton's Normal Musical course of twenty days, commencing June 3rd will please notify bio Lewis, Secretary. | Prosecuting Attorney Haynie who has been in Texarkana at. tending Miller circuit court is at home today and will return to Texarkana tomorrow afternoon.
 Dr. c. c. Purtle, of Cox, spent last night and this morning in Prescott with friends. Dr.. Pur. tie went to the home of his father today where he will spend a short visit.
 Chas. F. Pittman, secretary and treasurer of the Prescott Hardware Company, spent yes. terday and this morning out on the Prescott & Northwestern railroad.
 To the People of Preecott.
 We wish to again call your at tention to the fact that we are sole agents in this city for Meri- tol Pile Remedy. Our success with this remedy has far exceed ed our most sanguine expecta. tions. Therefore, we are pleas ed to recommend and guarantee every package of Meritol Pile Remedy. Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08
Local News
Go to church tomorrow.

Go to church tomorrow.
 Subscribe for The News.
 We want your job printing.
 Weather-Fair Saturday and Sunday. Slowly rising tempera- ture.
 Hon. J. H. McCollum of Hope attended Chancery court here yesterday.
 Wanted-Hickory logs by Shel- don Handle Co.,, Beirne, Arkan- sas. oil
 The Airdome will give it's pat rons three new reels of motion pictures tonight.
 Mrs. J. w. Bostic left this rorning for a visit to relatives and'friends at OkOlona.
 The Prescott Hardware Co.,, carry in stock a complete line of plum ping fixtures and supplies.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08
4 Good Investment

There is no better investment than fifty cent piece in a bottle of MeritOl White Eminent. Mus cular and rheumatic pains, swell lings, lameness and soreness of the muscles are promptly re lieved. Meritol White Eminent is especially recommended as a general pain killer of. unusual merit. Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08
Chancery Court adjourned this

Chancery Court adjourned this afternoon.
 Three good reels of pictures at the Airdome tonight:
 T. J. Hirst, of Weaver, was a business visitor to the city today.
 s. H. Baggarly of Ashdown, was in the city today on business.
 Judge Elect and Mrs. J. J. Thomas, of Emmet, were in Pres colt this afternoon.
 A. A. Gordon came in this morning and will spend the Sab. bath here with home folks.
 Dr. $. J. Hesterly,who has been spending the past two months in New York and other interesting points is expected to arrive here tonight.
 Only the best motion pictures are shown at the Airdome. And from the increased patronage of this house it is very evident that our people are pleased with the film service they secure.
 At regular meeting of Pres. colt Lodge No, so F. X A, M. last night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year; R. P. Hamby, W. M; J. R, Wilson. $. w; G. A. Hays, J. w; T. C.. McRae, Treas; J. M. Kinser, Secy.
 MT. Pat Casey of near Hope, Arkansas was examined in open court yesterday before Chancel- Tor Shaver by attorneys R. F. Hamby, D. l.. McRae and w. F. Denman and granted license to practice in the courts of this state.
 Dr. A. A. Reeder left this after noon for Philadelphia, where he will spend few hours with his father. He will leave Arkadel- phia on No. 6 for New York where he will remain six weeks attending the New York School of Ployclinics.
 Saxon Began returned this morning from Washington, D. C., where he attended the Bliss Electrical School. The many friends of this young gentleman here will be glad to learn that he was among the graduates from this institution, which is one of the best of its kind in the world.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08
Don't Know They
 Have Appendicitis

Many Prescott people who have chronic appendicitis, which is not very painful, have doctor ed for years for gas on the stom- ach, sour stomach or constlpa- ton. Hesterly states if these people will try simple buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc, as com pounded in Adler>i,ka; the Ger man appendicitis remedy, they will be surprised at the QUICK benefit A SINGLE DOSE re- lieveS these troubles INSTANT LY. $
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08

We will measure up your plumbing job and submit esti' mates free.
 Prescott Hardware Go. Give us anopportunity to make you price on your plumbing job.
 Prescott Hardware Co.,.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08

I will teach a limited nun01 of music pupils this summer a home, commencing M Q "a tsJ June 10. Those wishing 10 ;.a a } piano lessons will please write rite. !; call on me for terms. '' x Lewis.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08

For the choicest of. fruit, pro- duce and vegetables, just stop Junius Kershaw's produce wagon
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08

John Deer Riding Cultivator, was $32.C0-now $2150. H. A. Hamilton & Go.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08

Miss Hannah Bemls who has been attending school in St. Louis the past term, arrived in Prescott this morning.
 Miss Ruth Bascom returned to her home yesterday afternoon after a short visit here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. A. Davis.
 Presiding Elder Hilliard left this morning for Little Rock where he goes to attend the flu neral and burial of Rev. T. H. Ware.
 Deputy County Clerk J. ". Franks this morning issuo7 'nar- riage license to J. A. AnUrse.. of Emmet and Miss Bessie H.,rrjs, of Sutton.
 Mrs. R s. Stephens and children, after spending a few days here with relatives and friends, returned to their home at Camden this morning.
 Lost-One gold bracelet, ini- tials M. B. S." between Pres. cott and the Volway farm on'the Rosston road. Finder please re- turn to this office and receive S1 reward.
 Just Received-Car of the eel ebrated Owensboro buggies. Get our prices before buying. Mcdaniel Hardware Company.
 For Sale-Two good young milk COWS. Phone 274.
 Miss Exa Cantley, who has been spending the past week in Little Rock attending the com mencement exercises of h c Deaf Mute Institute, returned to her home here this afternoon.
 The concrete foundation for the Nevada County Bank build ing has been put in and force of brick layers will begin work there Monday This building will be completed about the first of August.
 Rev. Mir. Spears. Episcopal minister from Hope, Arkansas, will conduct services at the Pres colt Club rooms tomorrow eve ming at 7:30 o'clock. Cordial in vitationS are extended to all to attend this service.
 FOR SALE:-Swell new dress suit, never been worn. Fit man of about TO or 1S0 pounds, Also new collapsible silk opera hat size { II. All cost S6O. will sac ritice for S35. Also new Premo No. Camera cost S10. for $7.5O. Call or phone 166 after 6:3O D. m.
 Ness Russell lief this morning for points above Little Rock in search of log teams for the log. gers out on the Prescott & Northwestern raiload Th e Ozan saw mill has suspended op. eratlon on account of not being able to secure logs.
 Dr. R. l.. Hinton will fit, and furnish eye glasses and spec tacles, and do any kind of re- pairing at reasonable prices. No charge for testing or advice. Satisfaction or your money back. Over 50 years of study and ex- perience.-Marsh's Drug Store, Prescott, Arkansas.
 Quite a number of Prescottites will take advantage of an exceed.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-06-08
GOOD I GUMS ARE ALWAYS
 NECESSARY.

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 Powder 25C rSquibbs Talcum Powder 25C Sanitol Talcum Powder 25c Cashmere Boquet Talcum
 Powder 25( Williams Karsi Talcum Pow Colgates DactyliS Talcum
 Powder 26C Hudnots Violet Sec. Talcum
 Powder 25C Corylopsis Talcum Powder 25c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-10
FOR SALE-E0USES.

FOR SALE
22nd ST. NEAR MASS AVE,
3-stosy brick: 10 rooms. modern tiled bath.
concrete cellar: hot-water heat: side light
handsome lnantels: open freplaces; high cell
ings: trst.class repair. No better location in
the city surrounded by residences OF the high
est class. Price only s. 800. Trust $1,000. ut
6rs, can remain: balance suit purchaser.
14th STREET RESIDENCE
With good business future. 3 stories: 10 rooms.
bath. concrete cellar: lot 19xl25 to 20-ft. raved
alley. Great bargain at $1,000. Trust OF 5000
can remain. balance easy
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BARGAIN.
Strictly new colonial brick: 10 rooms. tiled
baths: hot-water heat: gas and electric light
parQuetry floors: lot 20xl2O TO 20-ft. alley; 81
story rear porches. large front porch: southern
exposure: convenient To 14th st. Similar
properties in same block held at 81 600 and
II 500 more. Price only $6.5O0. Terms arranged.
GARDINER & DENT. nc,