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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

Ashland.-While hunting near here
Charles Lipsch was fatally wounded
when the gun he was pulling through
a fence discharged, the shot tearing
open his arm. His 14-year-old son
bound up the fathers arm and then
started to walk to this city. He was
lost on the way and arrived nearly ex.
hausted His fathers body was
found a few hours later.
Neenah.-Farmer in this vicinity
are holding their potatoes from the
market, hoping to obtain big price
for them IN the spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

These secret code books are issued
only to the executive officers of ship,
who are enjoined to protect them
against theft by every possible means.
These books are threatened not so
much by the ordinary thief as by Sc
cret emissaries of other governments
who desire to obtain knowledge of
what our battleships would do in time
OF action, Governments have no scru-
pies against theft in such cases.
The loss Of one of these secret code
books by an officer, unless explained
to the entire satisfaction of the secre-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
GUARD SECRET CODE BOOK
Si7nals TO Be Used by Navy in Time
of War One of the Most Close
OF Secrets.

Few things are so jealousy guarded
as the secret code book of the United
States navy. 1t is book of signals
not the ordinary ''wig-wag" signals
used in the daily direction of the fleet
by a commanding of1icer-but a code
of signals to be used solely in time of
war and in the presence of an enemy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

solar year. The nations which hold their fes
1ival in accordance with the Gregorian calendar,
comprising the United States. Great Britain,
France Germany and most of the other white
countries are those which are leaders in civiliza-
tion and give the Law to the world.
In it's universally this day differs from all the
others which have written their the
worlds calendar Thanksgiving is strictly
American holiday, which did not extend beyond
the boundaries Of New England until about
generation ago. Nowhere outside the United
States does the Fourth Of July make any especial
demand for observance. 1t had neither a local
habitation a until furnished them.
Not until after yorktown and the adoption of the
constitution was this aspiration of 1916 trans
mitted into fact. BY the Puritans Christmas was
placed under the ban. and not until a time within
the easy recollection OF living men it permit
ted to the boundaries of New England.
Moreover, primarily Christmas is dedicated to
the children, and in its observance the older
members Of the family are merely subsidiary. In
celebrating it the children hold the center of the
stage with the adults the properties and aces
SORES which give the spectacle its scenic effects.
But New Years dedicates itself to the grown-ups.
especially to those who have the capacity and the
inclination for physical and social activity Par
ticuarly does il send out its appeal to everybody
who has the freshness of spirits and the enthusi-
which give zest to enjoyment of all sorts, who
capable, when occasion demands of turning
back the hands on times clock and thus who can.
through a childs eyes, look out upon life
Although this is the oldest of the worlds gala
days its especial function is tell to look
ward and not backward For the moment the
sponge has drawn itself across the desires and
the deeds of the year which, few hours ago,
thrust back into the shadow. A blank tablet
rises before US, which the coming days will
write their story. On the worlds calendar this
incoming cycle figures 1914, but for the present
hour this arbitrary division may be disregarded.
And while the hour remains with we are all
privileged to set up own calendar. While the
transition casts its spell upon us everything is
new. We at the beginning of an era. This
is day / of year I In the dispensation. The
uncertainties and the adYersies of the dead cycle
can no longer modest make afraid. Even
where fortune has been kind to us in the recent
past the days which are before us stand ready to
hand choicer prizes. Keeping sunshine in the
heart laugh at any tales which the Their
mometer the barometer may tell While
this days lasts hope IS the only deity which claims
any allegiance from any of All invited to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

AS this dress is made with a waist
and overblouse it has many possibili-
ties. The waist is cut in one with
the sleeve and over it is slipped the
blouse which is plain and high in the
neck at the back, and open in the
front. 1t has deep straight peplum.
catered around the waist. The one
piece skirt is gracefully draped and
closes in front.
The dress pattern (6467) is cut in
sizes IA, 16 and Is years. Medium
size requires "a yards OF 81 inch
plain goods. 2 yards of So inch fig
ured goods and e yard of 81 inch
satin.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
10 Pattern Department" of this paper
Write name and address plainly, and be-
sure to give size and number of pattern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
SEEK FOR GOLD WITH MAGNET
Spectators Believe They Have a
Chance TO Recover Treasure
Sunk in Ocean.

Electromagnetic is to be employed
iii novel manner to recover gold
from the bottom OF the Pacific ocean.
It is seriously announced that an ex-
petition from San Francisco will at
tempt by means OF a magnet to raise
an iron chest which contains SOS 900
in gold ingots from the bottom of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

tary of the navy. would mean court
martial and probable expulsion from
the service. To the honor OF our SER
vice, no officer has ever yet been
brought up charged with loss.
The books are bound in heavy metal
covers, so that in time of threatened
capture they may be thrown over
of the sea- and thus avoiding seizure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

bay off Angel island. The safe was
dropped from the hold of the steamer
Corcoran, which was rammed and
sunk in a collision with the steamer
Seminole in dense fog some months
ago. When the vessels parted, fol
lowing the collision, section of the
hold of the Corcoran broke through
and the cargo sank The huge iron
chest proved very difficult TO find,
but it has been definitely located.
4 portion is covered with drifted
sands, and it is claimed that the or
binary methods OF salvage would be
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Oi5 Nursery Rhymes.

Some Of our favorfte nursery
rhymes can be traced back many hun
dreds of years. Sing Song Of Six
pence" was popular In the sixteenth
century. Three Blind Mice" was
sung in the reign Gi James I. The
Frog and the Mopae" amused the chill
dren in the days of Queen Elizabeth.
Girls and Boys Come Out to Play"
was well kEoEn in the reign OF
Charles H., End the immortal Hump
ty Dumpr perhaps is of the greatest
ant:cGi:g
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Looked the Part

There Is one Brookfield story that
have always liked very much. I have
not seen it In print. Brookfeld was
once stopped in the Strand by an an
CRY person, who said: Il am told that
night you spoke Of me as a damned
scoundrel Is that true?" We'll"
replied Brookfeld, Il don't know who
you are, but you certainly look t.
London Sketch
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
FINLAND in November

If bad weather should come We
should remember the good. A cor
respondent writes OF picnic on the
Denes. near Lowestoft. Brilliant sun
shine, blue sea and skies, gorse all
In bloom, making it impossible al
most to believe that it is really No
vember and England" But there are
no limits to the possibilities of the.
English climate. Today one may be
eating strawberries from Hampshire
as | am-and tomorrow looking our
the skates for morning on the Ser
pentine.-London Chronicle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Some Historical Wellerisms

I'll make Anthony mend his ways,
as Cleopatra said when she got the
needle.
I'm afraid I've lost the French
Special" as Napoleon said at Water
loo.
Il live for my tub" as Diogenes
said, when he tapped the barrel
4 cipher fame, If it is only gam
mon" as Bacon said when he
thought Of Shakespeare.-Jobn Bull
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Nanners In Rare Reefstaak.

You may like year beefsteak rare.
BUT there is danger in eating any meat
not well cooked. Measles in cows
leave boxed-up PARISHES in the bovine
flesh. You do not notice them with the
naked eye, but they are there, and il
they are not killed by thorough cook
ing they will cause tapeworms in the
digestive organization Of the human
system, and then follow associated dis
eases and discomforts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

a novel manner. The town lies IN
each side of the Bow river, that por-
ton on the north bank being built on
the high bluffs which border the river.
To bridge the river on an Incline to
the top Of the bluff would have been
to neglect the portion of the city lying
at the foot of the bluff To make a
deep cutting would have spoiled much
OF the property. The. problem was
solved by constructing a level bridge
across the river, and then gaining the
heights above by an inclined tunnel
bored through the cliffs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

handsome saber pouch was offered of
the style worn by the Hungarian Hus.
sars- 1t was of green silk and richly
embroidered with hundreds of pearls
OF varying sizes. After keen compe-
tlt1on this pouch was sold to Prince
Esterhazy for 1880 crowns. Some
tlme after the sale, however. let,
ter from the late bishop was found
containing the statement that he had
borrowed the ornament from the
jewel room Of Princess Esterhazy.
Naturally, the prince was not called
upon to pay the amount of his bid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Muaic an Medicine

A reporter once asked Oscar Ham
merstein IL he believed In the new
therapeutic idea that music was 4
medicine Believe in it? or course
/ do" the impressario replied az
know at least three operas that ares
a drug on the market, while as for
popular songs, there isn't one of them
that doesn't make me ILL.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

unable to lift it. A huge magnet is
therefore being constructed so that,
with generation of electricity on
board ship, the enormous lifting pow
er Of the magnet will be exerted,
which, it is anticipated, will drag the
precious cargo to the surface.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
ExtinQuishinq Fire.

If a rug is thrown over a burning
object it must be wrapped closely in
order to exclude air. The burning
goes on just the same as long as air is
present. Water for anything but Gn
oil fire, salt and sand are all good
extinguishers. A wet towel thrown
over an alcohol b1aze-or any other
will extinguish it sufficiently 50 that
it may be smotheTed easily. Pull down
blazing curtain and extinguizh 1t on
the floor But do it at oncei II you
must call for help do it while you are
working
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Minneapolis, Dee 19, 1913.

Minneapolis, Dee 10. 1913.
Wheat-No. l hard, SS12c; No.
northern, SIC; No. northern, SEC.
Corn-No. 3 yellow, 601ac-
Barley-43@66c.
Rye-No. 2, 54057c.
Flax-1.4401.47
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

An auction sale of pearls, which
had one of the most remarkable
sequeis on record. was that of the col
lection Of the late Bishop Bubics of
Hungary. Among other objects n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
AN ABANDONED PROJECT

I"o nearts that beat as one" The Museum
manager unused.
oh well" he Went on. continuing bie so1i1-
oquy. l suppose We could get I'D a freak like
that but she wouldn't be in it with the two.
headed girl, anyhow. Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Chicago. Dec. - 1913.

Chicago, Dec. 10, 1913
Cattle-Beeves, 6.5009,5O; stockers
and feeders, 4.90@140; cows and heif-
ersr 3.3008.20; calves. 7.50@11.25.
Hogs-Light, 7,400772; heavy, $50
0785; rough, 7.5007.60; pigs, $3.50
7 *
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
az The Show

Are you exhibiting anything at the
horse show this year, Mr.. Smith
ers?''
"Oh. yes; my wife and two daugh-
1ers"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
HER MISTAKE.

What is a young mans maiden speech, pa?"
His first one, my dear
Dear me. I thought it was a proposal"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Deep.

Women have all sorts of excuses
for wearing slit skirts" Yes, and
some Of the excuses are mighty Slim
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Dsiiy ThOuCnt.

The strongest principle Of growth
lies in human choice.-George Eliot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

Scientific Bridge Building.
Calgary Alberta, has recently solved
a problem of bridge construction in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

EW YEARS is the oldest and the
most widely observed of all the
worlds festaI days. In every coun-
try this day has been celebrated
from the beginning of civilization.
The day does not come simultane-
ously all over the globe, for some
countries have a different calendar
from that of America and Europe.
All countries, however, aim to have
their civil year coincide, in duration,
and as far as practicable. with the
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24
Republicans Plan Fight.

For the purpose of making the
most vigorous campaign fight in re-
cent years this fall, President Her
bert S. Taylor of the State County
Chairmen's Association has appoint
ed five committeeman from each of
the twenty-one counties in the State
and in the roster of appointments
are many new names.
1t is the intention of the Republi-
can party to inject new blood to
such an extent that already it has
won the title of The Young Mans
Party" The Committee for Hun
terdon County named by President
Taylor follows:
George w. Prall, Lambertville
executive; James Broadhead, fl
nance; P. R. George, Califon, rules;
Willard c. Parker, Pennington. ad-
visory; Harry V. Swallow, Lambert
vile, publicity.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24
Fire at Smith & Sons Hairpin Fac
tory Brought Out Apparatus
From Two States.
GIRLS HAD AN EXCITING TIME

Lambertville had a scare that
would have done credit to a Japa-
nese invasion last Friday afternoon
when all the fire fighting equipment
of this city and Newhope turned out
to fight blaze in the bottom of a
water tank perched on the roof of
Smith & Sons hairpin factory on
North Union Street.
The Columbia Fire Company was
the first on the scene, and it soon
had a chemical stream on the flames
and the Hibernia Company ran
second line of chemical hose, but did
not throw water as that would have
done unnecessary damage to the
rooms beneath the tank. The lad
ders of the Fleetwing Company did
service, but neither the Uuion nor
Eagle steamers were pressed into
service, although they both were
there.
The tank had been emptied to
make some repairs, and a spark is
sepposed to have dropped into it.
1t was burned around the side and
bottom.
The girls who worked on the floor
directly under the tank were badly
frightened, but none of them were
hurt.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24
Chautauqua Notes.

The sale of season tickets for the
Chautauqua is very large. Better
get one before they are all gone.
If you have not booklet ask for
one either at Cochran's Drug Store
Lambertville or at Middleton's Drug
Store New Hope.
Frank Dixon's lecture on An
Outworn Constitution will be given
on Tuesday evening. Every man
should hear this great lecture. You
may not agree with the speaker
but he will make you think as you
have never thought before
The grounds committee are gett-
ing the lot in splendid condition, one
of the officials from Swarthmore
who had visited all of the 1902 towns
of the circuit said these were the
best grounds he had seen.
The Committee on Junior Chau-
tauqua are hustling. They have
seventy five in that department now
and the work is not nearly done.
Several big camping parties have
already selected space in Delaware
grove for Chautauqua week. This
will be an inexpensive and most de-
lightful outing. Better ask about
it.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24
Attempt to Burn Buildings.

Attempts have been made to burn
the barns of John Mullaly, at the
corner of Mount Hope and Wilson
Streets, and of the New Jersey
Implement and Hardware Company
on Bridge Street.
In the first instance someone was
seen running away from the place,
and in the second oily rags and
other accessories were found on the
premises.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24
Clerical Luxury.

Bloomfield, bishop of England,
presided at a meeting of a debating
society where the students were all
deadly in earnest. One strong, in
dignsnt young gentleman inquired
oratorically: ''What, sir, would the
Apostle Paul have said could he
have seen the life of luxury led by
our present race of prelates and
church dignitaries, riding in their
carriages and living in their pal.
aces? What, sir, | repeat, would he
have said?"
q Think said the bishop in a
meek, mild voice, chat he would
have said, Things in the church
must be looking up st. James
Gazette.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. William Murray,
and daughter Ruth, of AZ Delevan
street, spenr Sunday with relatives
at Hillcrest.
Mrs. L. 7. Salmon, of York street
spent the latter part of the past
week with Mr.. and Mrs. James S.
Studdiford, at their cottage at
Mount Pocono, Pa.
John H. Chidister former shoe
maker of this city, boasts of a pair
of boots he made for himself in
August, 1875 and which he has
worn off and on since. He claims them
to be in as good condition as the
day they were made.
Miss Nellie Cruise, of Franklin
Street who was suffering from ap-
pendicitis, was taken to the
hospital in Trenton on Wednesday
last, when a successful operation
was performed, and she is doing
nicely.
John E. Masten, Theodore Cox,
Russell Van Camp, Theodore Den
son, Harold Dilley, and Andy John
son, of Washington Camp No. l P.
O. 5. of A. of this city, attended a
district meeting of the order held
at Washington Camp, No. 167 at
Three Bridges, on Saturday evening
last. They went by auto.
The funeral of Marion D. Stout,
infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Stout, was held from the home
of her parents, q Franklin street.
Services were held at the house at
2 o'clock by Rev. H. W. Armstrong
of St. Andrew Church. Interment
was in Riverview Cemetery.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24
Picnic at Raven Rock.

The Sunday Schools Of Stockton,
Seargeantsville and Rosemont will
join in a union picnic to be held at
Raven Rock next Wednesday. Music
will be provided, and it is expected
that there will be a large attendance.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24
The Base Ball Scores.

The Crowns beat the Mems Club
last Saturday afternoon by the score
of Is to s.
The Observation-Disclosures game
Tor last Thursday night was post
poned.
A tie was the result of the game
between the Mems Club and Indep-
endents, on Tuesday evening, with
a score of 4 to 4.
Standing of the League.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24
Standing of the League.

When they play next:
Tonight, Crowns VS. Brotherhood.
Saturday, 3.15 p. m. Newhope VS.
Tigers.
Tuesday, 6 p. m. Brotherhood VS.
Independents.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-07-24
IAkazALLAROUlNl6D&2;A1
IL *1OwN* 5EB -

C. Wellington Thorne, of Clinton
street is spending the week at Della
ware Water Gap.
Miss Bessie Layhen, of this city
has returned home after a visit of
four weeks in Brooklyn.
Miss Lillian Reading of Camden,
is spending several weeks, with
friends and relatives in this city.
Miss Gertrude Campion has re-
turned to her home on Swan street
after three weeks visiting friends
in Trenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D. McCrack-
en- returned Saturday to their home
after spending the past week at
Asbury Park.
Lambertville' steam road roller
has returned from Newhope, where
it was used in putting the finishing
touches on Stockton Avenue, a street
leading from the Reading depot to
the lock near the Union Mills.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moon of
Delevan street are spending
several days at Lakewood. They
were accompanied by their niece,
Miss Hazel benson, of go Bridge
street.
Rev. and Mrs. Roy E. Vale
left Monday morning for month S
vacation. They will spend few days
Washington, D. C. en- route to
Tennessee, where they will spend an
indefinite period with Mrs. Vale's
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Crowley,
of 81 Bridge street, left Monday,
morning for stay of ten days at
Atlantic City and their daughters
Misses Lucy and Eva Crowley, left
for an extended visit with their
brother, John T. Crowles, at Beacon
Falls, Conn.
The engagement Of Miss Emma
A. Fell, of New Hope, to William
Tinsman, Of Lumberville, is an
nounced. On Thursday evening
Mrs. John Ely, Of Bridge street.
New Hope, entertained at luncheon
in honor Of Miss Fell. Covors were
laid for twelve. The engagement
was announced in a novel way. On
eleven place cards were hung i'm
itation diamond rings, while on the
twelfth, the place Of Miss Fell hung
the real diamond engagement ring
Each guest responded to toast,
some in prose, others in rhyme. The
hostess read a congratulatory origin
al poem.