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

GOAL LINE

My Interpretation is that a player
obtaining the possession of a ball
back of his goal line, in which the
impetus which sent it there came
from his opponents, is given by
the rules the right to put in play
again on his 20 yard line; but by
his attempting to advance the ball
he therefore valves the right given
him by the rules and is given what
ever distance he may make on the
play; and by his failing to cross the
goal line he therefore automatically
changes the would be" touchdown
into a safety. Answer: This is
correct.
The letter goes on and asks fur
ther Interpretation of the rules on
other matters, but this is the i'm
portant part so far as the Wausau
game is concerned and according to
Dr. Williams answers, We get the
game by q score of to 0.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
SUED
BY BR|ERE
District Attorney Commenced a
SIander Suit Against A. G.
Felker at MarShfieId.

The Marshfield political tangle
took on a new aspect Friday when
District Attorney Charles E. Briere
sued Albert G. Felker, one Of the
candidates for mayor at Marshfield
for slander.
Certain persons in Marshfield have
been making charges back and forth
against their own city and the Dis
trict Attorney and in this action Mr..
Briere will force the parties into
court and compel them to prove or
retract the charges made.
Marshfield has had its political
factions for many years, each side
making charges against the other
indiscriminately, but no legal ac-
ton has been taken by any one. A
subpoena was served on Mr.. Felker
Friday, and he will appear next
Thursday before E. NJ. Deming, a
court commissioner, at Marshfield, to
be examined as an adverse witness.
Goggins & Brazeau of this city, are
appearing for the District Attorney
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
VOLUME 60. NUMBER 46.

This is decision of great import
ance to the people of this state
and especially to the saloon keepers.
In this decision, the constitutional
ity of the Baker law, which was an
act passed by the legislature in
1907, limiting the number of saloon
keepers to one for each 25O inhabi-
tant, the supreme court sustains
the law Justice Vine wrote the
opinion of the court. Among other
things said in the opinion, relative
to one saloon for each 250 people,
Justice Vinje says: ''It permits a sa-
loon for every $50 inhabitants, pre-
sumably adequate facilities for
quenching all lawful thirst. 1t
legally protects all persons engaged
in and places used for the sale of
intoxicating liquors at the time it
went into effect"
1t was David S. Rose, acting for
$50 Milwaukee saloon keepers, whQ
said that the case would be taken
to the highest court in order not
only to continue the lives of the
saloons involved, but to save the
license fees which have been paid.
Licenses aggregating 100000 are at
issue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
THREE CHILDREN
TOSTATE SCHOOL
Huber Children, Who Have Been
In CO. Jail, Sent by Judge Con-
way to Sparta School.

The Chree children of Mary
Huber, recently adjudged insane and
taken to the Northern hospital, who
have been in the county jail since
August 6, waiting final disposition
of their cases, were on Friday taken
before Judge Conway and by him
sent to the State School for Depend
ent and Neglected Children.
The mother, Mary Huber, was ar
rested on a statutory charge and
her case was to have been tried
at the October term Of court, her
actions about the jail caused a sus-
picion to arise as to her sanity and
doctors were appointed by the court
to examine her. The result was that
she was sent to the Northern hos
pital. The children are, Anna, 13
years old, Georgina, 8 years old, and
John, 9 years old.
The children were taken to Spar
ia Friday by Sheriff Cowell, they
will remain in that institution un-
til adopted or homes are found for
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

in a Workmen's compensation case
coming from Milwaukee
The court also takes a fling at the
medical profession Where the law
yer formerly worked the injured man
to the limit, the court says in eff
feet, the physician now works the
municipality for medical services.
"Triers' circumstances like the in
dustrial commission" says Justice
Marshall in the opinion, have
right and duty to apply their own
common sense and experience to such
a situation as existed here, and not
allow a claim which appears mani
testify exorbitant merely because veri-
fide by the person benefited by its
allowance. No more should have
been allowed in this case than would
appear to be a reasonable certainty
fair in case of the injured man be-
ing responsible for payment without
any right to reimbursement"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
MONTHLY WEATH.
Err SUMMARY

George R. Nixon, cooperative OBJ
server in this city furnishes US with
the following summary of weather
conditions here during the month
of October.
Hours of Observation.
Rainfall Z a. m. Temperature p.
m.
Highest maximum temperature re-
corded on the 9th Of October, rs
degrees.
Highest minimum on the 31st of
October, Is degrees. Total rainfall
for the month 3.99 inches. Greatest
in "a hours time on the 4th inst. 1.13
Total snow fall 3.4 inches. Thun-
der storms on 1st and 10th of the
month. Frosts were frequent thru
out the month. Number of clear
days 10, number of cloudy days 8,
number of partly cloudy days 13.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
FIRST STREET
OPENED SATURDAY
Business Street Again Open
Entire Length and Merchants
are Pleased.

Saturday morning the barriers on
First street, near the Library, were
taken dorm and the street opened
Tor traffic. This is the last section
of the new paved street to be put
back into use.
The closing up of the street for
paving purposes has injured bust
ness to some extent especially the
trade that usually comes from the
farmers. With the opening up of
the streets, even in small sections,
this trade has improved and now
that the street is open from end to
end, there will be more business than
ever.
Drivers of teams are also glad to
have the street open; it has been a
hard pull on the teams going up
First street to have to climb the
hills and go in such a long round
about way.
A crew of men started to sweep
the street this morning, but such
a dust was raised that strenuous
objection was made. The Mayors
attention was called to this matter
and he Immediately solved the prob
lem by getting out some hose and
washing the streets down. The deb
ris is washed down the sewers and
leaves the street clean. 1t is prob
able that with the coming Of spring
the work of cleaning the paVements
will be done at night as is in most
large cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
NO AUTHORITY TO
OFFER REWARD

Madison, Wis. Oct. 30-The sher-
iff and county board chairman have
no authority to offer reward for tne
apprehension of persons committing
burglaries in the night time. Attor-
ney General Walter c. Owen gave
this opinion to Paul R. Newcomb. dis
trict attorney of Pepin county.
In his letter the district attorney
says that two burglaries were recent
| ly committed in the county and in
| each case the amount taken was
about $780, The penalty for the Of
| tense is from one to ten years.
Rewards can only be offered for
the committing of felonies when the
penalties are more than five years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
CHANGE IN MORTGAGE LAW

According to an act of the last
legislature there is an important
change in the law i'll regard to the
recording of chattel mortgages. Here
tofore such mortgages We're filed only
with the city, village or town clerk
in the place where the mortgage was
given. The same requirement still
prevails, but now such Instruments
must also be recorded in the office
of register of deeds. In villages
situated in two counties it is OPP
tionaI which county shall make the
record. When the mortgage is Civ
en- on a merchants stock, or any
stock in trade, statement must be
made every sixty days showing the
amount of property sold and the
amount added.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
GRAND RAPIDS
LOSES A LOVELY
DAUGHTER

Marjorie Kellogg is dead" This
was the sudden, startling and sor
raw-bearing message that flashed
about the city over the telephone
wires last Wednesday evening and
that greeted people of this city when
they awoke Thursday morning This
heart-breaking news was met with
incredulous awe and amazement; the
blow had come SO swifty-it stunned
Few people. even among her as.
sociates, knew that some years ago
Miss Marjorie had suffered from an
exceedingly severe attack of inflam-
matorY rheumatism which had af,
fected her heart and as a result the
past few years of her life were lived
in constant Jeopardy. Physically she
looked the picture Of health; ever
happy girl, never a frown, always
smile, possessing nature amia-
BILE. sweet and kind. These were the
characteristics which made Grand
Rapids love Marjorie and Marjorie
reciprocated the love of the people
of the city where she was born
eighteen years ago February 10th
last
There is tinge of tragedy sur.
rounding the immediate circum
ctopoac oP bor 5or,ico T,oedn1y ovo
ming. October 28th. Mr. and Mrs.
w. F. Kellogg celebrated the twenty
second anniversary of their marriage
There were gathered about their din
ner tables some forty friends and
ns1ghbors. In and out among the
tables went Miss Marjorie, serving
her fathers and mothers guests
graciously. The heartiest of good
cheer and merriest congratulations
were the order of the evening. As
she passed to and fro among the
happy friends, smilingly acknoWledg
ing their greetings and requests. one
who looked closely might have seen
perhaps a faint trace of sadness in
her expression, but no one ever
suspected that within the short space
OF twenty-four hours Marjorie would
pass to her long home. And yet it
was this very unthought of contin
gency that did transpire. Wednesday
oh nranloiTaH Of hood
ache and decided she would remain
home from school. Later in the day
she retired, hoping that sleep and
quiet would still her aching head
At half-past six she was talking
pleasantly and normally with the
maids in her room. Shortly after
seven her father went upstairs asd
spoke to her. Her room being dark
and receiving no answer, he conclud-
ed that she was asleep and quietly
returned downstairs. fearing to wax
en- her. About fifteen minutes lat
er her mother went to her room
and on speaking and getting no re-
sponse, turned on the light, and ono
glance told her that a dreadful
change had taken place. She called
hastily to her husband and ply
sicians were instantly summoned,
They worked heroically and in vain
until nine o'clock to resuscitate her,
The poor, weak heart had given out:
the end had come.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
DEATH Of EDA
AMELIA OLSON

Miss Eda Amelia Olson, only
daughter of Ole Olson, who resides
on Tenth avenue north in this city,
died Monday morning at 3 o'clock OF
cancer of the stomach, after ling
ering illness. She was 19 years old
last February, and in every way
charming girl. She was born in
Juneau county, came to Grand Rap
ids with her parents in 1899, educat-
ed in our public schools and was
a favorite with all those who enjoy
ed her acquaintance. Funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock from the house. 445 Tenth
ave. north, Rev H. B. Johnson, Of
ficiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Dear DR.. Williams:

Dear Dr. Williams:
As you are the nearest person to
us who is a member of the 1913
Football Rules Committee, | am tax
ing the liberty OF writing you to
ask for your Interpretation of the
following:
1. If player catches a punted ball
back Of his goal line and attempts
to advance it but is downed back of
his goal line should this be counted
as Safety or a Touchdown? Answer
A Safety.
The play in question occurred as
follows: Referring to the diagram,
the ball was caught at "a" and
Immediately advanced forward to
point 'B" where he (the player
who caught the BALD was about to be
tackled when he turned and ran in
a lateral direction until he was down
ed at "C''.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
.HALLOWEEN
PARTIES

The Halloween party given by the
Epworth League in the Methodist
church parlors Friday evening, was
attended by about seventy people
AS the guests entered the church,
they were met by ghosts and the
halloween spirit was carried out
throughout the evening. Fortunes
were told, weird games were played,
refreshments were served and a most
delightful evening reported by all
those who were fortunate enough to
be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
DEATH OF GEORGE
BLAINE LeMAY

George Blaine LeMay, the infant
son of Mr.. Wilfred LeMay Of the
town of Rudolph died at his home
in that town Thursday, October 80,
following a short illness. He was
four months and twenty-nine days
old at the time of his death. The
Funeral services took place on
Saturday morning at the Catholic
church in Rudolph, Father Van Sever
officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

This tax is based upon a valu-
alton of $2,998, ,187, ,7O5, and the rate
an q dollar is slightly more shar
two and one-ha'f mills
"Al the above amounts are for
education and highways, with the
exception of those for the new CAPT
tol and general purposes, and are
returned to the people, either di-
rectly or Indirectly, with additional
moneys. The levy of 81, ,50O,O 900, for
general purposes, under section 1871
w. S.: is unusual and it is, there
fore, quite natural and proper that
the taxpayers of the state should
make special inquiry respecting it..
This levy seems necessary after
careful consideration Of a detailed
statement of general fund receipts
and disbursements, prepared in con
formity with section 1912 of the
statutes, which showed that there
would be an estimated balance on
hand July /, 1914, of $710,818, with
out the levy of special tax. This
amount clearly would be inadequate
to meet demands on the state treas
ury prior to a further substantial
collection of revenue. 1t is esti-
mated that there should be work
ing balance of 81 500, 900 in the gen
eral fund on July 1, 1914, exclusive
of the amount required to meet ex-
traordinary demands for highway
aid of more than 100000, for the
period between July l, 1914, and
March 1, 1915, when further funds
will be available for highways and
bridges.
"The necessity for a special tax
is due principally to the large
amount required for the state to
meet it's portion of good road con-
struction; the erection of permanent
public buildings authorized by the
last legislature, and what now ap-
pears to have been an excessive re-
mission of state taxes last year.
"As there seems to be misap,
prehension in the public mind as to
the meaning of the term tax re-
mission" it is proper here to state
that when there is surplus in the
general fund of the state (that is to
say, a sum of money in excess OF
that needed to meet usual demands)
the governor, secretary of state and
state treasurer, may, under authority
conferred by section 1069a w. S. ap.
ply this surplus on the state tax.
In other words, certain authorized
leyies, to an amount that can be
spared from the state treasury, are
NOT made upon the general property
of the state, and the taxpayers are
to that extent relieved from taxa,
ton.
'eFor example, in 1912 no tax was
levied for the new capitol, university
and normal schools. These amounts
which under ordinary circumstances
would have been paid directly by the
taxpayers of that state We're drawn
from the general fund instead.
This is what is commonly known as
''tax remission" Within the past
ten years sS,658,510 of state taxes
have been remitted in this manner .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

Mrs. Edna Willard, daughter of
DR.. A. L. Ridgman of this city, who
has been residing the past year IN
Milwaukee, was united in marriage
on Thursday, October 80, to Mr..
Olin A. MCGOWAN of Peoria, H., at
st. Louis, Mo. Her many friends
in this city extend congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

Mr.. Samuel J. Rousan, foreman of
the Road Construction Co.'S double
dipper clear out dredge, at New
Brighton. Mimi. came home last
Saturday for visit with his family,
who reside at ITO Baker street, and
also to look after business matters
connected with the dredge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
CRANDRAP P|DSG[TS
WAUSAU GAME, 20

Victor E Thopson, director of ath-
letics at the high school, wrote a
letter to DR.. H. L. VILLAS and ask
ing his ruling or opinion on the dis
pute. Mr.. Williams returned Mr..
Thompsons letter with comments
written, answering each question.
We give the letter in full:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Sixty-Yard Run for Touchdown Made
by Myron Hill of Winning
Team.

Grand Rapids, Wis, Nov. Grand
Rapids high school defeated La
Crosse high school at football here
today to 0. A touchdown was
made against the visitors by My
ron Hill, of Grand Rapids, by sixty
yard run. a drop kick by Capt.
Neil Nash, of the local high school,
concluded the game.
The ball was in La Crosse terri
tory most of the time. Grand Rapids
Outplayed the visitors in all points
Of the game, both offensive and de-
fensive. This puts Grand Rapids in
line for the state high school cham
pionship.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

Madison, Wis, Oct. 31-Attorney
General Walter C. Owen on Thurs
day sued Blodgett hotel at Marshfield
for violation of the child labor law.
Five counts are charged against Z.
E. Blodgett, the proprietor. 1t is
claimed that he worked two girls
under IS years of age who We're
without permit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

The share which machinery form
ed of our total exports of finished
manufacturers other than food prood-
ucts was 26 per cent in 1912.
With a total machinery expectation
of s125 900 ,0G0, and that 26 per cent
Of the total exports of finished man
ufactured products, dairy produc-
ton in one state Of $50, ,500,0 900, is
something that state can be proud
of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
DAIRY PRODUCTS
RANK VERY HIGH
So 2-3 Per Cent as Much as
Total Machinery Exports of
Nation

That Wisconsin's dairy products
are extremely valuable is shown by
a report just issued from Madison
The report shows that, according
to the latest official estimate, which
was made in 1911, the value of Wis
consin dairy products was $85,5OO, 900
The success of the Wisconsin dairy
man and the extent of the states
dairy production is sharply illustrat-
ed by a comparison with the value
of American machinery exported to
foreign countries in 1912:
Fyyn 0rt Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

Mrs. VIM. Franson entertained
number of lady friends at a Hal
lowe'en party at her home on Blfcn
street Friday afternoon. The after
noon was pleasantly spent in social
converse. etc. A delicious four
course luncheon was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
pected to win, they took their defeat

SuDs, La CfOSSe-GlDson, SelnDerg,
PaTney.
The Rapids will play Merrill at
Merrill next Saturday.
The history of the game in this
city so far is:
Grand Rapids VS.. Stevens Point
Normal, 26 to 0.
F Grand Rapids vs.. MarshfieId, 56
to 0.
Grand Rapids VS. Wausau, to 0.
Grand Rapids VS.. Manawa, rs to 0.
Grand Rapids VS.. La Crosse, 9 to
0.
Some record
From the Milwaukee Free Press:
GRAND RAPIDS SEEKING
TITLE; BEATS LA CROSSE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
CAUST|C CRITICISM

The state industrial commission re-
cefves caustic criticism By the su
preme court anent its approval OF
an alleged excessive physicians Dill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

Percy DAILY, Clarence Christensen
George Hill and Ted Thompson re
turned to Madison Monday to re-
sumo their work at the University
after spending the week end at the-r
homes in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

In a communication sent to County
Clerk F. H. Eberhardt, the secretary
of state says in part:
"The total tax levied by the state
for 1913 is $7,655,31 made up as
follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
APPORT|ONMENT
Of STATE TAX
FOR WOOD CO.

The apportionment of the state tax
for Wood county is S52,4S3S5 great
er for 1913 than for 1912 Part OF
this increase is accounted for by the
fact that in 1912 there was no state
tax levied for State University, Nor
NAL Schools, New Capitol or Gen
eral purpose. The apportionment OF
these items alone in Wood county
amounts to $37, ,065.3 SO.
A comparison of the apportionment
for Wood county for the years 1913
and 1912 is given here:
1913 1912
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
BAKER LAW MAY BE CAR
RIED TO u. S. COURT

The Baker saloon license law has
been upheld by the supreme court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
For interest on

SIS, 9,391.7O $26, ,695. 40
Special Charges for Charitable and
Penal PurDoSes