Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-25
NeIUs Notes of Wisconsin

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eraI census bureau report, Wiscon-
sins wheat acreage for the year 1909
was 140, 900. This shows a decrease
of 74.8 per cent. compared with 1905,
when $751; 14 acres were put into
wheat. The number of bushels pro-
duced in the state was 2,634,21O,
being decrease of 70.7 per cent.
compared with 9,OO5,170 bushels
produced in 1905 In 1909 the value
of WiscOnsin's wheat crop was ST.
585,18S and in 1905, 5,115, 346,
showing a decrease of 495 per cent.
The state showing the greatest pro-
duction for 1909 was North Dakota
with 116,781,886 bushels and Kan
sas was second with 77,563,615 bu-
shells.
Milwaukee.-While attending the
convention of Wisconsin cheesemak-
state association, said: Wisconsin
leads the world as a cheese-produc-
ing center. THE cheesemakers are
satisfied with results achieved in
1911. Prices were good and condi-
lions were favorable. Everything in
the dairy line, speaking financially,
was gratifying. l do not think the
legislative committee will find it
necessary to propose any legislation
at this time to better conditions"
Shiocton.-John Winslow, a rail
way section hand, has the body of an
animal which appears to have been a
cross between coon and a wildcat,
with the characteristics of the former
predominating The animal was
found under the roots of a tree and
was driven out and killed. It's head
and feet are that of a coon, but the
body is longer and of even size. It's
hair is of a dirty yellow, more like a
wildcat than a coon.
Madison-The internal revenue
collected in the Madison Office for the
western district of Wisconsin in 1911
amounted to $1,146,796.84, accord
ing to the report of Internal Revenue
Collector Gilbert. The largest re-
ceipts came from the sale of beer
stamps, $8OO,655. Cigars and to-
bacco receipts were $121, 025.63.
Marinette - Laughing" John
Douglas, aged rs, known for his ex-
plosive humor, dropped dead of heart
disease in a railway station here
while buying a ticket. He was once
a wealthy politician of Waukesha
county.
MadisOn.-The Wisconsin archaeo-
logical society is planning to erect a
monument on the shores of Lake
Koshkonong, Dane county, in honor
of White Grow, the once noted chief
of the Winnebago Indians.
Marinette-A report by Deputy
State Building Inspector Hubert
shows the Marinette county court
house to be in a safe condition for
the present.
Ripon.-Michael Zweiger, aged 65,
has been missing from his home since
Dec. q and his family fears he has
met death either by suicide or from
sudden sickness or exposure.
anesvi1le-The state tax COM
missions reassessment Of property
III IulS ClIy udS uOuDISu FdludLIOuS
in many instances and several large
manufacturers state they will be
compelled to abandon their indus
tries if the present assessment
stands.
Menasha Relatives have insti-
tuted a state wide search for Walter
Loescher, a well known local young
man, who mysteriously disappeared.
Loescher was employed at the local
depot of the 500 line His books
have been found in excellent condi-
ton.
Viroqua-John White, who died
recently at the age of 80 years, held
the distinction Of being the Oldest
voter in this part of the state. He
cast his first vote for president in
1914. and on last election day wind
and rain did not prevent him from
going to the polls. Mr. White had
been married twice and was the
father of twenty-one children, fifteen
of whom are living, the eldest now
being 81 years of age.
Madison State Bank Commits
sioner KuoIt has approved the arti-
cIes of incorporation of the Chilli
State bank of Chilli, Clark county.