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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

the tulip tree, known to Iumbermen
as yellow poplar. 1t is related to
the magnolias, but is the only tree
Of its kind in the world.
The largest tree in the United
States is said to be the Mother OF
the Forest" giant redwood in the
Calayeras biguee grove in Califor-
MIA. 1t is supposed to contain 40,
619 board feet of lumber. There are,
however, many claimants for the
honor of being the largest tree
and the oldest tree, and these
claims. according to foresters, can no
always be verified.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
COUNTY OFFICERS

County Clerk-F. H. Eberhardt.
Clerk of the Court-A. B. .Bever.
County Treasurer-Nate Anderson.
Register of Deeds-E. E. Ames.
Sheriff-A J. Coweu.
Under Sheriff-C. w. Bluett.
County Judge-W J. Conway.
District Attorney-Chas. E. Briere.
County Surveyor-Grant Babcock.
Coroner-Charles Cumberland.
Register in Probate-M. L. Andrews
CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor-Joseph A. Cohen.
President of Council. J. Jeffrey.
City CIerk-M. G. Gordon.
treasurer. B. Wheir.
City Attorney-Geo. P. Hambrecht.
Chief of Police-James Gibson.
Health Com.-Dr F. X. Pomain-
vile.
Chief of Fire Dept. E. Sc. 1.
PhilIeo.
Chief of Fire Dept. W. SC. Dixor
Street Com, E. S.-John Henry.
Street Com, W. S.-WilI Johnson.
City Sealer-B. Metzger. Office in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
MANY USES FOR BIRCH
ARE RECORDED

From furnishing material for {
canoe in which to hunt whales some
hundred odd years ago to supplying
New England factories of today will
900 cords Of wood annually fol
shoe pegs and shanks is, according
to the department of agriculture
only part of the services the birch
tree has rendered and is rendering
the people of America.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie, the de
partment tells us in a bulletin just
issued on the uses of birch, hunted
whales in a birch bark canoe. The
animals were found at the mouth OF
the Mackenzie river. He failed to
strike the game, and concluded that
it was probably for the best While
the canoes are frail, it is pointed out
that the bark of which they are mad
resists decay longer than any other
part of the tree.
1t would be difficult, the depart
ment goes on to say, to estimate
the value of the service of the birch
bark canoe in the discovery, expIQra-
ton, development, and settlement of
the northern part of this continent.
From the Arctic Circle to the Great
Lakes, and southwark, for a cen
fury and a half, that light but ex-
ceedingly strong and serviceabIe yes
sci threaded the lakes and rivers,
bearing trade and carrying civiliza-
ton where no other boat could go
The French explorers and mission
aries made journeys of hundreds Of
miles in these canoes, often carry
ing cargoes which would seem be-
yond the capacity of such fraiI YES
sells
The range of uses to which birch
wood is put is surprisingly large.
According to the department, the ar
ticles into which~it goes range from
church pews to kitchen tables, and
from organ pipes to newell posts.
We may have our first sleep in q
birch crib and our last in a birch
coffin. The spooIs on which we get
our cotton and silk thread are birch
spooIs, and the lasts on which our
shoes are made are likely to be birch
lasts. The largest of the spooIs
hold $4,000 yards, the smallest 20
yards. The woods beauty, strength,
and rigidity make it prominent as a
material for musical instruments,
and the same qualities bring it into
extensive use for flooring.
Many people have an idea that shoe
pegs have nearly passed out of use,
but the amount Of birch previously
mentioned as made into pegs and
shanks yearly in New England seems
to. disprove this notion. Birch. the
department says, is often put on the
market in imitation Of other woods,
and we may open many door, sit
on many a chair, and write on many
a desk which We imagine to be ma
hogany, but which is really birch
stained to resemble the genuine ar
tfcIe.
Nine species Of birch grow in the
United States, but sweet, yellow, pa
per and river birch are those most
used. About 40, 900 eco board feet of
the wood finds its way to the mar
ket yearly. Paper birch is one of
the few American species with
hold on the forest stronger than it
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

CIRCUIT COURT, WOOD COUNTY.
In the matter of the Remington
Drainage District.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that an or
der and judgment was duly made on
the 23rd day of October, 1913, con
firming the annual report of neces-
sary repairs in said district, and the
assessment therefor made which re-
port and assessments are on file in
the office of the clerk Of said court.
and are subject to your inspection.
Dated Nov. 1, 1913.
VIM. H. Bowden,
J. Q. Daniels,
B. G. Eggert,
COmmi ssioners
J. A. Gaynor and
B. NJ. Vaughan,
Attorneys for said district.
P. Q. Grand Rapids, Wis. 3tw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

THE HOUSEWIFE OF TO-DAY in
sists on having Aluminium Cooking
and Serving Utensils. They are in
a class by themselves, it is ply
steal impossibility for them to rust
or corrode Cast iron are hard to
keep clean and sweet. Enamelware
goods are liable to chip and burn
but the use of aluminium prevents
I'll these annoyances. Send a post
al card or phone this office for a
Peerless Aluminium Cooking, Roast
ing and Serving set. s. will pay for
set and 1 years subscription to the
Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
JOB TANNERS
THANKSGIVING DINNER
By HOPE DARING.

you can't give Thanksgiving
E dinner this year. Brother Job.
"A That's sure"
Cant. hey? I'd like to
know what's to hinder"
Mrs. Abigail Skinner raised her hands
in horror. Now. Job. You know the
Tanner Thanksgiving dinners are not
ed among our relatives. You don't
mean to tell me that you'd dare to give
a dinner to our family-the Tanners
while Sally Long does your housework.
The idea is outrageous
Mr.. Tanner made no reply. For the
space Of two minutes silence reigned
in the sitting room of the Tanner farm
house-a silence broken only by the
ticking of the clock and the drowsy
purring of the big Maltese cat as she
arched her back for the slow stroking
Of her masters hand
At last Mrs. Skinner spoke with a de-
gree less than her usual assurance. of
course I'd do most anything for you.
My years Of service to you have prov
ed that. Under the circumstances I
am sure Mr.. Skinner will consent to
overseeing the preparations. 1 will
come Monday and
ooh. l wouldn't think of putting you
to the trouble" her brother interrupted
her to say You tell about years OF
service. That's enough"
Mrs. SINNERS thin. dark face flush
ed, and she moved uneasily in the
cushioned rocker. You'll have to
have my help. Job. Sally can't cook
a dinner fit to set before our family"
"See here, Abigail" and into the
shrewd but kindly blue eyes OF Job
Tanner came a look his sister under
stood, there's no use talking about
this matter. | shall give my usual
Thanksgiving dinner, and I shall not
need your services"
Job Tanner had never married. In
his early manhood his only sister had
been left a widow with four small
children. Her share Of their fathers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

We are pleased to note that the
freight service over the 500 line
arom Minneapolis and st. Paul is
very prompt Our experience lately
has been very satisfactory. Goods
shipped on Tuesday the 2Sth reach
ed us on Thursday morning the Both.
This is our second shipment that
has reached us thus promptly. This
fact is very favorable for business
men who buy from wholesalers in
the twin cities. It used to take
week to get goods over the c. NJ.
& St. P. from the same points
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

The Battleship Texas. the biggest
and most powerful dreadnaught OF
the United States Navy recently
launched is a wonderful gun boat.
Grand Rapids and Stevens Point
are both locally interested in hel
because the Grand Rapids Foundry
Co, of this city, supplied her with
an ice machine, and her Captain, A
W. Grant, is native boy from Stew,
ems Point. We all join in wishing
her an enyiable record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

had when America was discovered.
Large tracts are now covered with
this birch where there was little a
century ago. It comes in after fire,
and some tracts it has taken posses
sion of covers hundreds Of square
miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
PORT EDWARDS

Rem Padgham returned Tuesday
from Dakota. where he has been en-
ployed during the summer.
E. Deyo has been sick and under
the doctors care the past week.
Irving Whitman and family have
moved back and are living in Miss
Johanna LaVignes house.
Mr.. and Mrs Mike Nash were at
the Rapids Monday, guests at the
Carl Topping home.
W. Surprison was business Wis
itor in the Rapids Tuesday
Mrs. A Oilslager will entertain
the Ladies Aid Of the German Luth
church, Wednesday Nov 18th. Every
body is invited to attend.
The Halloween party given at the
school house last Friday night was
largely attended andea very pleasant
evening enjoyed by old and young.
There was quite an excitement
caused by the bowling alley being
on fire Sunday afternoon, but was
put out before much damage was
done.
Mr. and Mrs Earl Price attended
the funeral of the formers cousin,
Miss Marjorie Kellogg, at Grand
Rapids Saturday morning.
VIM. Kruger and family spent the
past week with relatives at Reeds
burg.
Mrs. John Kofford of Dancy was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. C.
Peterson, last Thursday.
Rev. c. Madsen, Mr.. and Mrs. A,
L. Ridgman were Sunday guests at
the A. Madsen home
Mrs H. Madden and twins return
ed home the past week from a seven
weeks visit with her mother, in Ash
land.
Mrs. Kate Price of Neenah, is
visiting at the home of her son,
Earl Price.
John Alexander came up from Ap-
pleton and spent Sunday at his home.
Among those who attended the fun
araI of Miss Marjorie Kellogg, in
Grand Rapids, Saturday, were: Mes
lanes C. A. Jasperson, Mary Peck
and H. Whittlesey.
Mrc Con Drozoo,, Of
no, were guests at the home Of the
formers brother, F. Brazeau, Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Louis Shuh were
surprised Saturday even
ing by their friends and neighbors,
at a farewell party. The evening
was spent in playing cinch, Mrs. R.
w. CahilI winning ladies fret prize,
and J. ShelIhamer, gantIeman's first
prize. Mr.. and Mrs. Shuh will soon
move to Biron where Mr.. Shuh is
employed.
Among the shoppers at the Rapids
Saturday were, Mesdames Vershinsky
7. Johnson, Chas Helke, F. Foote, |
). Wellner, Kate Gahl and w. Sur
prison.
Horace Barrett of Grand Rapids, |
vas the guest of J. Lamadeleine at |
he Noel home Thursday.
Miss Carolyn Deyo entertained a
Jew young folks at her home Hal
owe'en.
Mrs. w. Surprison entertained a
ew friends last Thursday in honor
If her daughters 9Th birthday ami
'ersary.
The friends of Carl Toppins were
orry to hear of the accident that
to him while going home
rom work Saturday evening.
Hilbert Emerson Of Arkdale, is a
-uest at the home Of his brother,
\. Emerson.
Joe Bemish had two fingers of his
eft hand taken off Monday, while at
FORK with the electricians. He was
aiken to the office Of DR.. Wagner,
there his hand was dressed. T.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larson and daugh-
er. Clara, are visiting relatives in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
RUDOLPH.

School began Tuesday morning in
District No. /, Miss Margeson return
ing Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur lockwood
and two children of Grand Rapids,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
GEO. p. HAMBREcHT HoNoREO

Last week City Attorney George P.
Hambrecht received notice of his
appointment by the Board of Regents
as one of tn evisiting members of
that body This recognition is one
of honor due to the excellent qualifi7
cations of the man for the place,
who have been thus chosen. We
consider Mr.. Hambrecht well quail
fled for this position and his many
friends in Grand Rapids and Wood
county endorse this selection as
one fully worthy and well qualified.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Nobody Saves

In large amounts. Every body can
save in small amounts.
Compound interest has made more
millions than speculations.
Ask for one of our little home
savings banks Gree and get the
habit One dollar is enough to start.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
First National Bank
Grand Rapids, Wis.

Savings deposits made on or be
fore Wednesday, November 18th, will
draw interest from November 1st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
MAPLE IS HOLD
ING. ITS OWN

Though at one time in the early
history -ef the country an average of
6 600 maple trees were destroyed in
clearing the ordinary New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
COUNTY AND
CITY OFFICIALS

In this column will be found the
names of county officers, city Off
GERS, school board and library board
and other officers for general infor-
nation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

are sisters.
Miss Hahn and Miss Rose Smith
Of Narshfield came down Saturday
to take in the dance. While here
they were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. Nottingham.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
W alter to Rise.
AZ "a II e.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

Library Building.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
Regular meetings OF this board is
held on the first Monday of each
month at 100 o'clock D. m.
1st ward-A. D. Hill and w. Ii
Reeves.
Ind ward. R. Raglan and Jacob
SearIs.
3rd ward-L. P. Witter, Pres, w,
F. Kellogg.
4th ward-Guy o. Babcock, G. T.
Rowland.
9TH ward-Otto Bein, G. w. PauIus
9th ward. P. Horton, Rev H B.
Johnson.
18th ward-C. A Hatch, R. L. Nash
8th ward. W. Natwick. c. A.
Meiicke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

President-F. J. Wood.
Treasurer P. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. J. E. Daily. ,
Commissioners-E, P. Arpin, J. A.
Gaynor, Mrs. c. K. Gibson, and Mrs.
G. ]. Kaudy The four officers also
act as commissioners and Prof. J.
w Schwede is an ex-officio member.
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
President-Georg W. Mead.
Vice President-Mrs. I. P. Witter
Treasurer-Mrs. Rogers Mott.
p Secretary-Mrs. James Wright.
L. NJ. Alexander.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

- you can't give a Thanksgiving
H dinner this year. Brother Job.
q That's sure"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30

:
Although the Esilaf army and the
Gettysburg commission of the state
could not cope with the heat every
possible arrangement for the comfort
of the united armies had been made
The camp of brown army tents is uD
der the direction of officers Of the
regular army. The streets OF Gettys
burg are under the grim scrutiny of
the Pennsylvania constabulary, and for
the care of the sick the army, the
state and the Red Cross have all made
extensive preparations
The camp itself lies on ground that
has been baked as hard as brick and
dried into dust by the winds that
sweep between the hills. but its sani
tation, its water supply and its plans
for the comfort and for the feeding OF
thousands of men have been made
with the utmost care.
The tents fall westward with the
slope of the ground from the EN-.
mittsburg road to the point on Semi.
nary Ridge, where the immortal
charge of Pickett started on the third
day of the fight. They cover the peach
orchard and the Wheat Field" where
thousands of men were lost, and parl
of the ground over which Pickett
charged, but they do not reach to the
Bloody Angle or to the base of Gene
terry Ridge, from whose heights
Meade's artillery poured out its merci.
less rain of grape and canister and
.ut to pieces the legions of Pickett.
The formal exercises will be held in
:. oig tent near the Emmittsburg road,
sut they will last only two hours each
day and the rest of the time the vet
Grams will spend as they please.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30
PHIs LIFE
I'D SAVE BROTHER
MUD While Bathing
and One Crowns.

Woodbury., N. J., June 30.-George
Lawson. aged nineteen yearSpwas
drowned in Mantua creek at Mount
Royal, and his brother, Elliott Law
son, aged twentythree years, had a
narrow escape from the same fate.
! The latter was saved because his
brother gave him assistance until help
came and then sank out of sight.
Both young men went in bathing
aoff the new bridge and we're having a
gay time until both became fastened
In the mud. Bob men were excellent
WINNERS and have been disporting
themselves almost every evening dur
ing the warm weather.
The men had been in the water for
about fifteen minutes. Elliott was the
first to become fastened in the mud.
and George swan to his assistance.
When hey found it was impossible to
get out they called for help.
Charles Blensig gner a farmer, who
Hives nearby ran tdStheir assistance.
He succeeded IN roNil3g 3 small boat
out to them, and Elliott was pulled
Into the boat. George then sank, and
! It was an hour before his body was re.
rushed to the scene and after
SI hard work ElIiott Wass re-
was though that he was dead, but 1t
was found that his heart was beating
q little and intense work began.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30
WILSON AT GETTYSBURG
President Changes His Mind and VIII
Speak There on July 4.

eFGSt0SHt SHdIlSSS EIiS Hiuu 0hA WV
Speak There on July 4.
Washington, June 80. President
Wilson decided to attend the fiftieth
anniversary celebration of the battls
of Gettysburg on the Fourth OF July.
The president has telegraphed to
Governor Tener that he had reconsid
cred his previous declination and thai
he would make brief speech.
The presidents decision followed 6
conference with Representative A
Mitchell Palmer, of Pennsylvania. The
president had taken the position pre-
viously in declining to go that he
would be breaking his rule established
months ago not to leave Washington
for any speech-making occasion while
congress was in session.
Mr.. Palmer pointed out the import
ance of the Gettysburg celebration, its
nationwide significance and particu
larly the spirit of sectional sympathy
that would result from a speech by 8
southern-bofn president at the reunion
of the north and south.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30
JACK JOHNSON SAILS
Negro PugiIist Leaves Montreal For
Havre. France.

Negro PugiIist Leaves Montreal For
Havre, France.
Montreal, Can, June 3O.-Jack John
son sailed by the Allan liner Corinth-
ian for Havre on Sunday from this
port.
His departure was watched by rep
.resentatives Of the immigration de
partment, who. had he not sailed, were
prepared to arrest him, pending depor
tation proceedings as an undesirable
alien,
There were, however, no unexpected
His wife sailed with
him. Their baggage consisted OF
eighteen large trunks and valises. He
had also a limousine and a touring
car embarked on the steamer.
There was much disgust among the
other cabin passengers at Johnson be-
in gallowed to travel with them, but
it is understood that his meals will be
served to him in his stateroom.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30
SEEK MISSING CHILD
Secret Kept a Week In Hope of Cap.
turing CuIprits.

Secret Kept Week In Hope of Cap
turing cuIprits.
5 Glassboro, N. j., June 80. = 1t be-
came known here that posse of far
mers has been securing the country
side for a week in search Of Edith
Peterson, the twelve-year-old daughter
of a Monroeville farmer, who is be-
lieved to have been kidnapped by two
half-breed Indians.
The Indians have been working in
the vicinity of Glassboro and disap-
peared along with the girl about a
week ago.
The matter was kept secret in the
hope of capturing the culprits. Fail
ure to land them, however, caused tbs
Salem county authorities to be called
into the case.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30
Mother Kills DAUGHTER.

Ogden, Utah, June 30.-The nude
body of twelve-year-old girl was
found in trunk at the Union station,
and later Mrs Augustaus Ekman, Of
Salt Lake City, the mother, confessed
to having killed her daughter. She is
under arrest with c. L. Anderson, her
former husband. While Mrs. Ekman
says she chloroformed the girl, physi.
clans assert that the child was choked
to death. The woman declares she
committed the crime because the girl
was an encumbrance and she could
not take care of her.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30
At whippinq POST at 65.

Wilmington, Del, June 30.-Samuel
Patterson, a white man aged sixty
five years, one of the oldest prisoners
who ever have been fastened to the
whipping post, received five lashes at
the workhouse. He pleaded guilty in
the general sessions court to the lar
ceny of three pounds of butter, and in
addition to the lashes he was sentenc-
ed to four months in prison.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30
chokes to Death on Plum Stone.

Philadelphia, June 30.-The pit OF a
plum, hardly larger than a pea.lodging
in the throat of Thomas Quinlan, aged
twenty-five years, of SIT York avenue,
slowly choked him to death. Physi
clans from the Roosevelt hospital tried
to extract the stone, but were unsuc-
cessful, in spite of the brave efforts
of Quin1an to aid them.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30
Fans Dead WaItzinu With Husba I'd.

Falls Dead Waiting With Husband.
Altoona, Pa, June 30.-Mrs. Frank
Crist, thirty-three years old, fell dead
while dancing with her husband a
the Fraternal Order of Eagles new
home. Il is believed that the intense
heat and the exertion, coupled with g
weak heart, combined to cause hal
sudden death.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-30

PAYS s16e4 For Petrified Savage.
Paris, June 30-A petriaed Patagon
ian brought S16S4 at auction; a pre-
served Indian head, $3.50, and two
books bound with womau's skin, ne
white. one black, sold for 500