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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
DEATH Of
MRS. MONGAN

Wednesday morning, January "a,
occurred the death of Mrs. John Mon
gan at her home in Dexteryille af-
ter an illness of several months. She
leaves to mourn her loss besides a
husband, four daughters, DR.. Lola
Clark Mighen of Iowa City, Julia
Clark of Schofield, Mrs. Carrie Merk
of DexterviIle and Mrs. John Eder of
Pittsburg, Pa, and two sons Will of
Grand Rapids and John of Dexterville
She also leaves four brothers and
one sister. She was born in Emmett
Dodge county, Wis, in 1848 and
has made Dexterville her nome for
the last twenty-eight years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
THE CO30N.
ALTON FILM

Fourteen moving picture firms,
says a German trade paper, sent two
hundred Of their best men to the
coronation. One man paid fifteen hun
dred dollars for a good station. It is
said that not less than ten million
feet of filn was required; each Of
the cameras was using over two hun
dred thousand feet every hour.
The greatest excitement came afteI
the coronation was over. Many Of
the owners of moving picture thea
tres had made arrangements to ex-
hibit coronation films on The even
ing Of the coronation Some OF the
railroads We're induced to place spe-
ciaI trains at the disposal of the
manufacturers, and the films were
rushed out of the provinces. All
films were developed on board the
trains, and positiyes were made i'm
mediateIy. That night Liverpool,
Manchester, Birmingham. and even
Paris, presented coronation pictures
as advertised. The Scientific Ameri-
can.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
HARD TIMES PARTY

a few neighbors and friends of
Mr., and Mrs. Mic Reiland gave them
a pleasant surprise party Friday e
vening. They appeared in variety
Of costumes that largely hid their i
IDENTIFY so that Mr.. and Mrs. Rel
land hardly knew their nearest neig1
bors. However, they all received a
cordial welcome and the evening was
spent in social converse and card
playing, at the close of which it was
found that Mrs. J. B. Arpin ard Mrs.
H. B. Weiland received the fayors fol
the highest scores and Mrs. J. R.
Ragan and J. T. Welch received the
consolation fayOrs.
Refreshments were served and an
excellent time was enjoyed by all
those that had a part in it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
DECIDED INFAVOR
OF DEFENDANT co.

Judge O'NeiI decided the case Of
Joseph Kun, an infant, by Paula
Kun, his guardian versus the Roddis
Lumber & Veneer Co, in favor of
the defendant company The judge
took the case out Of the hands of the
jury and after hearing arguments
by the attorneys for both sides on
the law, the Judge decided as has
been stated in the foregoing. The
case was d personal injury action
in which the plaintiff asked for $10,-
600 for the loss of fingers and in
jury to the right hand received
while operating rip saw. The
Judge, in stating his reasons for de-
Gliding as he did, remarked that the
plaintiff was old enough to under
stand his work and the dangers con
nected with it, that he had operated
similar machines before, that he had
been properly instructed in the use
of this machine and had been warned
regarding the dangers in operating
it and that the defendant corpora
ton was not in any way responsible
for the accident. It is understood
that plaintiffs attorneys will carry
the case up to the supreme court.
The ending of this case brings the
present term Of circuit court in this
county to a close.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
WILL MARRY
YOU FREE
Here's a Chance Fer Some
Grand Rapids GIRL.

This being leap year-as all the
girls no doubt know-our good ma
tured Justice of the Peace, Edward
n. PomainviIle, has announced that
he viii marry free of costs the first
couple that viii take an oath that
The g.rI proposed to the man. Now,
this is very kind Of the Judge and
shows a generous nature and We be
lieve that if there is a girl in this
city who has the courage to take
up this proposition, the merchants
would not let the Judge outdistance
them il generosity and would proba-
bly, make some useful presents TO
the couple. The Reporter will do its
share and print the wedding invi-
tations free. Now girls, it's up to
you. Who is it going to be?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
IN JUSTICE COURT

Last Sat lrday evening a large
tough looking individual entered the
front door of the Link & Werle mar
ket and stole several fish. Officer
John Hewlett was notified and arrest
ed the man and took him to the city
jail Later in the evening, the man,
who turned out to be one of the com
mon garden variety Of the genius ho-
DO, was taken before Judge Edward
n. PomainviIle. He plead guilty to
the charge of larceny and was sen
fenced to thirty days in the county
jail.
John Gaganski was sentenced to
so days in the county Jail by Judge
Edward n. PomainvilIe Monday
charged with assault and battery on
the person of Ovid Belanger.
Saturday evening, Gaganskt went
to the Amusement Hall and got pret-
ty gay and was asked to leave by
the manager. Gaganski, who was
under the influence of liquor, refus-
ed to leave and assaulted the man
ager. striking him in the eye and
knocking him down. A warrant for
the arrest Of Gagansh was sworn
out and Undersheriff Julian Welch
and Officer VIM. Berg arrested Ga
ganski. He put up a stiff fight and
resisted the officers and they had
some difficulty in landing him in the
Jail without doing him violence. The
undersheriff had his hand injured
by being tripped while struggling
with the prisoner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
GOVERNMENT
TELECRiPHS

r~gnz Hitchcock gave the country
onita . surnrfsa when as nostmas-
+ar-ganara1 ba suggested aovarnroa anr
ownership of taregranbs
r win ba ganaraTTv admitted that
taIegranb charges are too high At
81 cents 4 word minimum The tel
agranb does not enter largely into
rba Iffa If The common naonIe The
ordinary housewife nm SEEING the vel
low antaIona Of the doo. often do
sfras +ta sroa1Ii,a- ao1+s +ba me-
ractad ,,o,sooa s,7ooos+f,o. doa+b or
disaster
some twantv vaare ago a tale
aranb conDanv was formed IL ID blr-
sfnees from Cbfcago to Milwaukee.
Tbav delivered maeeaoas a+ ! cent
aord ana nafd nf6afv nor cent Of
tbafr canf+a1 bacl, +o tho stool,boId-
erg in two wears Then thew reduced
to ba1f cent . word maid seven
,o, cont =, osni+aI and accumulated
s,,r,I,,s IL fo-+v nor cont IN wear
of oonrsa i rnus+ Ia admitted +bat
lima batwaar iva slch ma+ronoTitan
canters kent busfIfng with MESSAGES
AN the time can do business at a
better nrorf+ than q line COVERING the
antira oonntrv mncR Of # qnarsalv
nonnIatod and ofvfno little business
The western Trnton claimed some
time aao that if costs them twenty
seven cents expense on the average
message If +bfrtv-one cents
H vim ALA ba admitted that gov
ernmant ownership in ENGLAND has
worked we'll In 1870 tha forr nrf-
vata comnanfas semi twenty word
MESSAGES for 81 from London to Dub-
lin hoaordino tn tba Ia+ae+ stata-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
ANNUAL SUNDAY
SCHOOL MEETING

Thl annual meeting OF the Cozaye-
gational Sunday school association
will be held in the church parlors
Monday evening, Feb. 18th. All teach.
ers, adult members of the school,
and all members of the church con-
giregation are invited and expected to
be present.
After the reports and election of
officers, refreshments win be served
and social hour enjoyed. Mrs. b.
G. Eggert and Mrs. Ann Post have
charge of the social features.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
WATER POWER LAW
UNCONSTITUTIONAL

By unanimous decision of the SUI
preme court of Wisconsin written by
Judge Tlmlin they have decided that
the Water Power is private property,
and not the property of the state
And that the recent Water Power law
passed by the last legislature is un-
constitutional and void. This dis
poses of the question of water power
rights and interests along the Wis
consin and other rivers in the state
of Wisconsin. This decision will be
pleasing news to a large interest
throughout the state of Wisconsin.
We hope this decision is final and
that there will be no more disturb
ing of this water question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
The ICE CROP
ASSURED

The big ice crop finds no place in
our reports Of American harvests.
but It IS not the least Of the crops
raised on Uncle Sans variegated
farm. The consumer who mourns
over his wood pile or coal bin de-
pIeted BY the cold wave, can reflect
that it has assured a lavish ice crop,
thus giving the iceman no excuse for
high prices next summer.
Large portions of the country now
get their ice from artificial plants,
some of the southern cities
still buy Kennebec river ice and
freight it by water. But failure
Of the natural ice crop must create
such a demand for artificial ice as
to raise the price of both products.
The natural ice crop is apt to IN
dergo an annual failure during the
month Of January, much like the an
nual freeze Of the peach crop by the
late frosts. The worrying, though,
is commonly confined to the news
paper offices. The seasoned iceman
knows that while January is actually
the coldest month, the highest point
of ice formation is not reached until
well into February.
The United States is the great ice
country of the world. Ice
for table use scarcely was known
in Europe until American travellers
began to demand it. Our nervous tenn
permanent seems to deprive the ap-
petite Of all zest in summer unless it
is stimulated by chilled food.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
The CASH
TAX SYSTEM

One Of the progressive measures
of the 1911 legislature was the pass
age Of a law, Chapter 599, Laws Of
1911, whereby county boards are en-
abled by majority vote of all the
members to adopt the cash system Of
paying the highway taxes in all the
towns Of the county
About one half of the counties OF
the state took advantage of this mea
IRE at the recent county board meet
ings. among which are, Ashland,
Barron. Buffalo, Chippewa, Columbia,
Dane, Douglas, Eau Claire, Florence,
Grant, Green, Green Lake, Juneau,
Kenosha, Lafayette. Lincoln, Mari
nette. Pierce, Portage. Price, Racine,
Rock. RichIand, Waupaca. Vernon,
Trempealeau, Walworth, Waukesha
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
OFFICERS KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS INSTALLED

The knights Of Columbus held an
installation OF officers at Forester S
Hall, Thursday evening. J. H. Van
Hecker and NJ. p. KiIey of Merrill
who are district Officers of the or
der We're present.
The following officers were Install
ed:
d. D. Conway-G. X.
Arthur Nulroy-Deputy G. K.
Fred Warden.
VIM. Carey-Chanceuor.
Frank Brazeau-Treasarer.
Leonard Reinhardt-Fin. Sec.
c. E. BoIes- Recorder.
Robt. Nash-Lecturer.
Ray Johnson G.
Chas- Nash-O. G.
w. J. Conway, J. L. Nash and Dr.
Looze, trustees.
After the installation a supper was
served and the remainder of the e
vening spent in a social way. Mr..
Van Hecker entertained the members
with several humorous stories.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
kEN0SHA is AWARDED
AIR CLEANING PLANT


Milwaukee, Wis, Jan 27.-For
the third consecutive time Kenosha
has won the grand prize in the Red
Cross Seal Sale Of the Wisconsin An
u-Tuberculosis Association. As
result the large stationary Rich
mond' vacuum cleaning plant offer
ed by the McCrum-HoweI Company
Of New York will be installed in one
Of the KenOsha schools. DR.. G. Win
desheim who conducted the sale al
so Won one of the small portable
cleaners offered by the same firm to
campaign managers. Kenosha's per
capita mark was 562, with a total
of 120,129 seals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
LEAP YEAR PARTY

About forty-four young ladies and
their gentlemen friends responded
to invitations issued to a Leap Year
dancing party given in Eagles Hall,
Friday evening. Music was furnish
ed by the Ellis orchestra of five
pieces. Punch was served in the
haH and supper was served at Barnes
AT twelve O'Clock. Dancing was in
dulged in until two o'clock.
The Misses frankie and Lois Nor
san, Edith Norton, Alma Valentine
and Sophia Timm were the commit
tee in charge of this social event
and are entitled to credit for its sue
cessfuI outcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01

Invitations have been issued by
the Entertainment Committee of the
Federation for a Leap Year Party
at Eagles Hall, Friday, February 2,
The ladies having charge of the party
are Mrs. c. E. BoIes, Mrs. Mayme
Pomainville, Mrs Guy Nash, Mrs
G.. w. Merrill, Mrs. George Hambrech
and Miss Ella Hasbrouck.
Tickets may be procured Tuesday
until p. m. at the Wood County
Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
MOTHERS MEETING AT
IRVING SCHOOL

Out of one hundred and twenty-five
invitations that were issued for the
Mothers Meeting which was held at
theIrving school building on Friday
afternoon, about thirty responded.
Messrs. 7. A. Taylor and Prof. c,
w. Schwede, addressed the ladies on
school matters. Several of the teach
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
HORSES FOR SALE

On Wednesday, Feb. z, I viii place
on sale at my barn On Normal avneu,
between Second and Third streets,
fifty horses and mares. These hors-
es are direct from South Dakota and
are acclimated to stand the cold wea-
Their. All have been tested by a
competent veterinarian, and are sounC
in every respect. Now is the time
to buy your horses for the spring
work. Don't wait. Will sell on time
with bankabIe paper as security. Max
Wirth, Stevens Point, Wis. 1td-w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01

ers were present and took a part in
the program. A very pleasant af-
teTnoon was spent and it IS to be
regretted that more of the mothers
did not avail themselves of this meet
ing It is hoped that in the future
more Of them viii attend these meet
ings as this is the best method for
mothers and teachers to get togeth-
er get acquainted and talk over
school work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
GERMAN CLINCHES
ARGUMENT

During the campaign for the COM
mission form Of government at Keo-
kuH, Iowa an old German was arg
uing with a swede who was opposed
to the change on the ground that
there would be too few men to man
age affairs. The German cIinched
his argument with: 'Himmel, man,
it takes only the Father, Son and
Holy Ghost TO run Heaven guess
three men ought to be able to run
Keokuk"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
PROF. TURNER'S
THIRD APPEARANCE

The attendance at the Roller Rink
Thursday evening was not as large
as it was the first two evenings. Prof
Turner's fancy skating was fully as
good if not better than either of
the two preceding evenings. The re
lay race in which Prof. Turner and
Johnson, Anderson and McStrack,
took part was a three mile race in
which Prof Turner was TO defeat
the three local boys. but he failed
to do so. The race was won by the
home boys. The entire evening" s
entertainment was enjoyed by those
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
DIES IN DESPERATE
FIGHT WITH W0L YES

Eagle River, Wis, Jan.-Eyident-
ly the victims of wolves, the partial
ly devourad remains of an unknown
hunter and his two dogs were found
on Friday near Birch river, Indi-
cations are that the three succumbed
only after a fierce battle, there be
ing four dead wolves nearby also
partially destroyed. Wolf hunts are
being organized by farmers and 9th
ers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

John Smith has purchased two
lots from John Worlund, which lots
are located back of the Methodist
church
Albert Schroeder has purchased
two lots on the west side in the
DAILY and Sampson Addition from
Frank Lyczywek
Ed. Turbin has purchased two lots
in the Gardner Addition near the
hospital and expects to commence
building operations this coming sum
mer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
B. FRANK FAILS

It IS reliably reported that Ber-
nard Frank Of Wausau, who owns
and operates q store in this city,
on account OF poor business has fail
ed in Wausau, and that necessar-
ily effects the store in this city.
Mr.. Franks friends in this city are
very sorry to learn that whatever
the cause is that he has been obliged
to close his business here and at
Wausau on account of lack of pa
tronage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses
have been issued the past week by
County Clerk Fred H. Eberhardt
Henry Hicl1eI to Mary GIiesner,
both Of the town Of Lincoln.
George H. Baum of Marathon City
TO Lille Lempke Of Marshfield.
Henry Scholzen Of Racine to Ger
trud Wertz OF AItdorf
Walter A. CoyIe of Marshfield to
Kate Couture of MarshfieId.
George Hamel to Lena BeigeI both
Of NekOOsa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
DEATH OF MRS.
John NONAGAN

Word has been received in this
city that Mrs. John Monagan of Dex-
teville, this county, died Wednesday
morning at five O'Clock. She l caves
a husband and six children. She was
sixty-three years of age and is a
sister of D. E. Carey and W. H. Car
ey of this city. The funeral service
was held in DextervilIe Saturday
noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

A certain "Stude' we know start
ed from the Post Office at 3:15 and
arrived at the H. S. building at $40.
Track material looks promising in
deed!
Junior and Senior Girls LIT"
met for organization Friday in the
music room. The following officers
were elected:
Pres-Helen Taylor.
Vice Pres.-Esther Gill
Treas Florence Lind.
Sec-Jessie Volt.
Then the regular program was
given to-wit:
Minutes.
Whistling soIo-Gertrude Reiland,
Addrev of Welcome to Juniors
Helen Taylor.
Response from the Juniors-Es-
ther Gill
Piano soIo-Anina DAILY.
Reading-Myrtle Severance.
SoIo-Grace Goggins.
Charades: Leaders Ruth Richer
and Mary Jones.
Initiation of Juniors.
Adjournment.
The Boys Debating Society elect
ed Fred Ragan, President and all
the other officers were Juniors. This
looks pretyt serious for the Seniors.
This is where we have to do the
Door-Mat stunt.
Every little movement has mean
ing all it's own
The guy who tries to make it, has
to go it all alone
There's few delighted and he's in
vited just to do a fade, and
they're obeyed,
When he's a notion to make mo-
tion all alone, yea, all alone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01

WANTED-Young men to travel
with manager in Wisconsin. tx
perience not necessary. Salary and
expenses or commission. Referenc-
es required. Write W. G. Corcor-
an, Grand Rapids. Wis. 2tdts-2tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01

Wood for sale by E c. Ketchum.
Phone Alb tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
ACT NOW!

Don't wait until it is to late
and the damage is done. If your
carriage needs repairing have it
done as quickly as possible you
will find that it is the cheapest in
the end. Our prices won't deter
you from having your carriage
or wagon put into first class
condition at Anderson's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-02-01
Josh BILLINGS
PHILOSOP PHY
RidikuIe that isn't true haz no par
tikular power.
It is cay enuff to play monkey,
but to play it well is the most diff
fikult Of all profeshuns
1 know lots oY people whoze only
~ekomendashinn il that they are
helthy So il an onion.

l would rather make a man think
than make him laff; but I would much
prefer to make him do both.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-27
PRINCETON is LUCKY.

Philadelphia, April 27.-Athletes
from scores of colleges all over the
East, South and middle West are
among the contestants in the great
intercollegiate games and relay carni-
val on Franklin Field today. In the
drawings for positions at the pole in
the races Princeton drew the best
position in all three of the races in
which Tiger runners are entered. The
positions in the big event, the four
mile college championship of
America, are: l Princeton; 2,
Michigan; 8, Dartmouth 4, Pennsyl-
vania. The order of the two-mile
championship is: Princeton, Pennsyl-
vania, Minnesota, Indiana. In the one
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-27

the Pacific feet by Rear Admiral Will
liam H. H. Switzerland. Admiral
Thomas was born in New York, April
"a, 1850. and was appointed to the
Naval Academy from Pennsylvania in
1867. He has served ON many vessels
and at numerous land stations and
was promoted to the rank of rear ad-
miral little over two years ago, since
which time, until recently relieved,
he has been division and feet com
mander of the Pacific fleet.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-27
POINTERS FOR
THE MOTORlSI
How Tires Should Be Washed.

At this season of the year when
roads, in consequence of spring show
srs, are often muddy, most motor cars
ire coming in for their share of wash
ing.
Washing tires and washing I car
are two different propositions, says
the Michelin tire expert. Water alone
should be used to wash tires and as
title of it as necessary. After every
run the envelope should be wiped
clean with a damp sponge or we'll
wrung cloth.
A common mistake made by motor
| lists is to mix kerosene with water.
This may be advisable when washing
the body of a car to remove mud and
dust from the varnish, but it should
never be done when washing tires, be-
cause kerosene eats rubber. This
fact can be readily proved by i'm
mersing a small piece of rubber in
kerosene and allowing it to soak. The
rubber will soon swell and lose its
elasticity. The reason for this is ap-
parent. Kerosene is rich in fatty
properties which remain after the
evaporation of the gases. Every time
tire is washed with kerosene mix
ture the rubber is deprived of more
of it's strength.
When washing tires it is best simply
to dampen a sponge with clean water.
care being taken that the sponge is
not soaked and dripping. Then wipe
the tires dry with a cloth or handful
of waste,
This, and many other phases of the
tire question are fully covered in the
Books of Bibendum" sent free to
motorists upon request by the Michelin
Tire Company, of Midtown, New Jer-
sey,