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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Gresham Swept by Fire.

Shawano.-Five business BLOCKS in
the village of Gresham, Shawano
county, burned with loss of $10,-
600 Gresham had no fire protection.
Fire originated in the rear of either
James Carroll's saloon or Henry
Lakes store. An unknown man was
taken from the building in an IN
conscious condition. 1t is thought
he went to sleep with a lighted cigar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
GERMAN BANK REORGANlZES
Suspended Sheboygan institution Re-
sumes Business Under the Mar
agement of New Officers.

Sheboygan.-The stockholders and
directors meetings have resulted in
a complete reorganization of the Ger
man bank, which has reopened for
business
The full 200 per cent assessment
was paid Thus 100000 ready cash
has been turned in to cover the loss
es and start with a working capital
Commissioner of Banking Albert
E. Kuolt gave the bank certificate
to resume business, stating the in.
stitution is entirely solvent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
STRANGE Freak Of Wind.

OF the many freaks played by the
wind that of a late date which lifted
the nest Of a sitting hen, made in an
empty cracker box and deposited il,
hen and 10 eEgs, on the top of rural
mail delivery box, a quarter Of a mile
away. was the suangest. The hen is
the property of Mrs. Ida Erickson, and
her. owner saw the wind take the nest
from the ground. lift it 80 feet in the
air aud finally leave it on the mail box
undisturbed. The hen has settled
down to her new location and viii
be left to hatch-BaItimore American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

sylvania, and he lifted his voice in
song in the hall just outside Mr. Bry-
ans room. The chorus Of the cam
paign ditty ran:
I'd kinda like to vote for Bryan
William Jennings Bryan;
I'D kinda like to vote for Bryan.
And that's Just what I'll do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
At Home With Underwood.

One of the most enthusiastic Under
wood boomers is one Of the youngest.
This one is rot voter, and never
wants to be. This boomer is little Miss
Mamie Quarles OF Alabama, who is
only thirteen years old She was
brought up to Baltimore for an opera
ton and is now well enough to stroll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Look for Horse Thieves.

JanesvilIe.-A search is being con
Quoted by the police for two strang-
ers, who registered at a GAINESVILLE
hotel, hired two horses from differ
ent livery stables anC disappeared.
The men were traced % Milwaukee,
where one of the horses and rigs
were found. The other outfit was
discovered without driver on the
road between GAINESVILLE and Milwau-
kee. 1t is believed that the strang-
ers are members of a gang of horse
thieves, who have been working in
this county for several months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
SINGS HIS SUPPORT OF w. J..
~I'd Kinda Like to Vote for Bryan"
MARBLES Pennsylvania En-
thusia-t

Conferences between William Jen-
were disturbed at Baltimore by an en-
thusiastic minstrel, who insisted on
serenading the three-time candidate
for president.
The minstrel was J, H Nering.
treasurer Of the Bryan league Of Penn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
aAha Martini It Convention.

The original ABE Martin" is in BaIti-
more attending the Democratic conyen-
ton. Not the character abe Martini %
but the young man who writes and
syndicates the ABE" feature seen,
read and enjoyed by people all over
the United States every day. The
name of the modest young man who
does this stunt is Kin Hubbard. He
was born and raised at Bellefontaine,
O., and started his feature character
on the indianapolis News a number of
years ago. Hubbard is still with the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
asvstematic Rurular.n

A burglar in New York was II such
!. hurry to leave a house at which he
allied professionally that he left behind
lin a book containing list Of the
5Iaces he had .fburgIed." alphabetical
Y indexed. When arrested he inform
ID the police that he was a system,
tic burglar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

q am not a candidate for yice-presi-
dent, said Hon. H. Otto Whittpenn
after he had been introduced with q
lengthy eulogy that sounded like a
nomination address. This eulogy, pro
nounced by a German journalist, was
10 the effect that Doctor WhittpenG IS
p graduate OF Heidelberg university IN
Germany and is the youngest mayor
Jersey City has ever had. He IS only
fwenty-six years I'd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Holstein Cow Has TripIets,

Sheboygan.-A full blooded Hol-
stein COW on the farm Of August
Rammer, recently gave birth to trip
lets. The calves weighed forty-eight,
forty-nine and ffty-fve pounds re-
spectiveIy. Last year the COW, which
is 3 years old, gave birth to twins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
BADGER to Aid Edison.

Fond du Raymond WegeI, a
graduate Of the Fond du Lac High
school and of RiDon college, viii
leave for Orange. n. J., where he has
secured a position in the laboratory
Of Thomas AIva Edison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Three Saved from Drowning.

Neenah.-Mrs. J. Bohan and two
daughters were saved from drowning
by Ralph Smith and William Dehow
when their boat capsized in the river.
They we're sinking when the two
boys swan from shore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Indianapolis paper and makes that city
his home, although nowadays his fea-
ture is used in newspapers all over the
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Attention is being given to John
stone Vance, who is attending the con-
vention as alternate for Joseph NJ. Hal
Ioran of Connecticut, and probably
will be the youngest delegate in the
convention. He is twenty-one years
Of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Rescues Child From Drowning.

-Three-year-old Willie
Simpson was rescued from drowning
in the Washington park fountain by
an unknown man. The boy was
watching the fountain fish and lost
his halance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Postmaster for Forty-one Years.

Rolling Prairie.-L. L. Fairchild
recently celebrated the forty-first an
of his appointment as post
master of Rolling Prairie. During
his long term of service the veteran
official has not averaged a days alb,
sence q year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Chippewa Fal!s.-Six cars Of an
Omaha freight train loaded with mer-
chandise and farm machinery, we're
wrecked east of AIenomonie Junction
when the train was thrown into the
ditch By a defective rail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Gerke Case to high Court.

Maritowoc.-The Gerke case Will
be taken TO the supreme court. Gerke
was convicted of setting fire to a sa-
loon and home Of his competitor and
was sentenced to serve ten years at
Waupun prison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Pastnr Is Releaee

Fond d. Lac.-At meeting Of the
Of Trinity Lutheran
church the Rev. r. H. Bunge was re-
leased from the pastorate at his own
to accept the presidency Of
Eureka college, Eureka, S. D.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Narvinr - Alonotonv-

'sNy doctor says [ ought to ride
horse. said the indolent man.
What for?"
I don't know, Maybe he's tired of
treating me for dyspepsia and wants
a broken. couarbone for a change"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Wausau Aviation Infured.

WaUsau-John Schwister Of this
city, while experimenting with his
new flying machine at Fort Smelling,
Mimi, was severely Injured when his
airshfp dove 200 feet to the ground
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
g. Sums al IN speed.

Chippewa Falls.-A stock car was
damaged by fire while q train on the
Omaha road was running at full
speed east Of AIgoma. Thomas Han
son and Walter Tedors of Osssc,
Wis, were seriously burned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Baltimore, June 29.-After q night
Of confusion, during which ballot
after ballot for the democratic presi-
Dental nomination was taken, the
convention adjourned at sos o'clock
this morning until 1 o'clock this aft
ernoon, The twelfth ballot, the last
taken before adjournment, stood:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Ths Fitness Of THINGS.

1T seems to me that time should be
represented by an old woman instead
or an old man."
"Why2"
There is a saying, you know, that
Time vii tell
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Naturally.

7 hear Bill went all to pieces yester-
day
of course he did. He got a little
excited about the payment Of the bills,
and his partner says to him, Bill, col
.Iact yourself"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

AshIand.-The town OF Shanago1d-
en-, established ten years ago, viii
be practically wiped of the map by
the removal Of the MeeIen Lumber
company's plant to Glidden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Rinon Man Hangs Self

Ripon.-Gustav Wittg, a Iaborer,
aged so, committed suicide by hang
ing in an Outbuilding at his home.
No cause for the deed is known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Breaks Neck in Fall.

Washburn.-Fred Carlson broke
his neck when he fell from a side
walk into a deep ravine. Carlson was
employed as a millwright, was mar.
ried and resided at Ashland
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Bristow as q Reporter.

With Chicago's dust still upon him.
United States Senator Joseph L. Bris-
tow Of Kansas, a Progressive RepubIi-
can, became a ne nber of the news
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
CONVENTION NOTES.

The Georgia and Florida delegations
were accompanied by marching clubs
of about 500 men each, and that of
Alabama by one OF 1000. All three
were accompanied by bands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
To Hold Saengerfes st.

ManitOwoc-The East Wisconsin
Saengerbund, Lutheran mems choirs,
Will hold its first saengerfest at Mani
towoc on July IS. The organization
includes the churches of this district,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
VIII Build New Round House.

Green Bay.-The Northwestern
railroad viii build a sixty-stau round
house and machine shop in Green
Bay within a short time, according
to announcement made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

around the lobby at the Emerson no
tel. When the first Underwood pic
ture was hung on the wall a smile
spread over the little pale face 81
an so glad to see Mr.. Underwood here
i mean his picture-because it
makes me feel ike I am at home, she
said.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Telephone Exchange Sold

AppIeton.-The Sbiocton TeIe-
phone company, owned by E. r.
Bowerman, has been sold to WaIIiug
& Kimberly Of Oshkosh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

PIymouth.-The Plymouth Veneer
company has announced its liquida-
ton. The corporation is not insol-
vent, but the business has proven I'M
profitable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

paper corps on the scene to report
the convention.
"Are you here in a dual capacity
to treat with Progressive Democrats
to join third party as well as for
newspaper reporting?" a fellow news
paper man asked him.
q am hardly in a position al this
time to discuss that" replied tie sen
ator.
How shall We describe you as 10
party affliation-Insurgent Repubii-
CAM"
Progressive Republican"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
To Held Dos Show.

Delavan.-The Delsvan Lake Ken
mel club, which was recently organ
lied, VIII hold dog show on the
lawn Of the Los Cabin, Delavan Lake,
on Aug. II, lasting one day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
WouId INCREASE License.

La Crosse.-A campaign has been
started by the Public Welfare league
to increase the saloon license from
$500 to $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Neenah Pioneer Dies

Neenah.-Mrs. Harriet Fenton. a
resident Of Neenah since 1854, is
dead at the age of 81 years. Mrs.
Fenton came here when Neenah was
an Indian village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

W. F. Sapp, national committeeman
from Kansas, was the first stlk-hatted
Democrat TO appear for the conven-
ton sporting the headgear heretofore
always associated with politics
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
stretch of Water Well Named

So many ships have been lost in the
strait between the Red Sea and the
Arabian buff that the strait is called
The Gate Of Tears
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Pythiar Sisters Organize.

Green Preparations have
been completed for the establishment
of a Pythian Sisters temple here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Assessed at $500. 600.

Oshkosh.-The Oshkosh Gas Light
company has been assessed at $780,
900 for taxation purposes. This is
an increase of $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Edgar Pioneer Dies.

Wausau-While on his way to
pasture with a COW William Luesch-
now, an old resident of Edgar, fell
dead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Marinette eov Yale Graduate.

MISUNDERSTANDING the graduates
from Yale this year was P. G. Carl
stedt of this city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Fire sweeps Strong Farm.

Beloit.-The large buildings on
the w 3. Strong farm, northeast Of
the city, were completely destroyed
by fire, entailing a loss of $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

The members OF the British en-
bassv at Washington are all in the
CITY during the convention
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
CONVENTION
IN DEADLOCK
Democrats Cast Twelve Bal
lots Without Nominating a
Presidential Candidate.
CLARK HOLDING LEAD

Speaker Has 5471E Votes, With 720
Necessary to Wilson's
Vote Gains Slowly and Harmon
Drops III Race-Platform Advocates
Tariff for Revenue Only.
Williams news., 1912-01-06
Was Somewhat Demented

A young man about 24 years of age, named Victor Yaeger was taken in charge last Sunday by Constable Postle and in the evening he was taken to Flagstaff to await an ex animation as to his sanity. Yaeger came to town about two weeks ago from California, having a ticket sent by his rrother in Pennsylva- mia for his return home. After a few days in town he began acting and talking a little queer and the officers thought it best to have him locked up, as they were afraid he might wander away and freeze to death.
Williams news., 1912-01-06
GLASS CONFUSING TO THEM
That They Cannot Pene- trate 1t.

A correspondent recently reported what he described as the Curious freak of blackbird flying against a parlor window many times at the same spot.
 Such an incident is not uncommon Birds have been known to fight for hours at a time, day after day, with their own image reflected in a pane of glass, pecking and fluttering against the pane and quite exhausting them selves in their fury to demolish the supposed rival. It is another instance of how the arts of our civilization corrupt and confuse the birds. It Is the same with fishes.
 Darwin tells story of pike in an aquarium separated by plate glass from fish which were it's proper food In trying to get at the fish the pike would often dash with such violence against the glass as to be completely stunned. It did this for more than three months before it learned eau tion. Then when the glass was re- moved the pike would not attack those particular fishes, but would de, vour others freshly introduced.
 It did not at all understand the sit. uation, but associated the punishment it had received not with the glass, but with particular kind of fish. Darwin's American monkeys proved themselves more knowing" When they cut themselves once with any sharp tool they would not touch it again or else would handle it with the greatest caution.
 Thus they gave evidence of the sim pier forms of reason of which mon. keys are no doubt capable, but birds are evidently lacking in reasoning powers.-The Scotsman.
Williams news., 1912-01-06
TALES OF THE TELEPHONE
It's Exploitation in England Seemed Impossible Until Queen Victoria
 Became Interested.

The United States has eight tele. phones for every hundred of popula. tion, while no other country has half as many. Following the establish. ment on solld basis of the American telephone system work for European exploitation was early begun. The re. suits were hardly encouraging.
 Ffve-eighths of the British rights were purchased for $500 by a Provi. dence man, says the National Maga. zine. After working in London four months he could not find any one who would put shilling in the telephone.
 An English review said of it: ''The telephone is little better than a toy. It amuses the English, but is inferior to the well established system of air -ubes."
 The victory was won at last by Kate Field, who sang Kathleen Ma vourneen" over the telephone to Queen Victoria. The queen was de. lighted, asked Bell if she might buy two telephones, and it was not long before all England was interested. An exchange with ten wires was opened in London, and in April, 1879, Theo- dore Vail sent an order to the factory in, Boston in his terse, characteristic way: Please make 100 hand tele. phones for export trade as early as possible"
Williams news., 1912-01-06
FOR GREATEST BATTLEsHIP
United States Navy May Construct Fighting Machine Weighing
 10000 Tons.

Increase in the displacement of fu- ture American battleships will be one of the important questions naval off, cers will be called upon to determine in the near future. There are indica- tions that an effort will be made to bring the displacement up to 5000 tons and 1t is even intimated tat the advantage of a 40.O00-ton type will be strongly urged.
 The cost of the proposed ship will be about $15.oo0.oO0. and it would be. of course. the most powerful fighting machine afloat. When 1t Is consid- cred that the Utah, which will soon be in commission, has a displacement of 21,825 tons. and carries ten 12-inch guns, the proposed ship at 35.000 tons. with ten 16inch guns. as it's main battery. shows the great departure from present construction.
Williams news., 1912-01-06
PREFERS BIG HAT TO A JOB
Woman Employed in the Treasury De partment Fifty Years Quits, Re-
 senting Recent Order.

After nearly fifty years of continu, ous service as counterfeit detector in the treasury department, Mrs. Villa A Leonard resigned because she could not comply with a recent order is sued by Secretary MacVeagh.
 The order was that employees of the treasury department must leave their wraps and hats in lockers constructed for the purpose in the basement of the treasury building. and not in the of. fees. The lockers are tall and mar row and afford little room for large hats. Many of the hats worn by the fair workers of the department have to be placed in the lockers on theil sides.
Williams news., 1912-01-06
INDUSTRIOUS AMERICAN HEN
She Turned Out $e2o. .ooo 900 Worth of Eggs Last Year, Bless
 Her Heart.

To stimulate movement for the proper care of the egg product and thereby vastly reduce the $45.000. .000 loss annually sustained by farmers and other egg producers. the depart ment of agriculture has been conduct ing an investigation during the last year. the results of which have been announced. The loss is due to i'm proper handling on the farm and at the country store.
 incidentally. it Is pointed out that the products of the American hen ag- gregate total value of $620, ,000. GOO annually-a sum equal to the value of the hay crop, the wheat crop. the com bined value of oats and potato crops, and nearly nine times the value of the tobacco crop of 1908.
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Williams news., 1912-01-06

One million crisp, new one-dollar pa other, would make a column about 260 feet in height, or nearly half as high as the Washington monument
 United States paper currency is is sued in denominations of $1, s2, s5, $10. $20, $50. $100. $500, s1,000. $5.000 and $10,000. The notes are put up in packages containing 4.000 of each denomination So. while package of 4,000 S1 silver certificates, about seven inches square. contains but $4,000, yet a similar size package of $10.000 gold certificates would con- tain the equivalent of s40.Oo0.0O0
 The treasury of the. United States in broad sense embraces the treas ury at Washington. as well as nine sub-treasuries located in as many principal cities; 13 hints and assay offices, and 1878 national banks in all parts of the country. designated as de positories.
 The treasurer of the United States is charged with the receipt and dis bursement of all public moneys de posited in the treasury at Washing ton. and in the various sub-treasuries and national bank Repositories. He is also redemption agent for national bank notes, and trustee for bonds held to secure national bank circula- tion and public deposits in national banks. as well as fiscal agent for the payment of interest on the public debt. He is a bonded official. and the financial responsibilities attached to his office are tremendous.
Williams news., 1912-01-06
Have Grave Garments Ready.

In an account of the death, at the age of one hundred and four, of Lucy Hickey at Gloucester there appeared the interesting item that she was buried in a shroud which she had made for herself h,any years ago This may look strange to most peo. ple," said a resident of the East side, "but not to the old-fashioned Jews I am sure that if you go through any of the tenement houses in this part of the city you will find in the ma. jority of homes the shrouds of all men and women who are married It Is an old custom to have the grave gar. ments ready, and with some of the people it is considered a shame not to be properly provided in case of death. The garments are usually of fine texture and invariably hand sewed.'"