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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
LAVAQUE-HERNES

On Sunday Afternoon at five thirty
O'Clock at the Catholic parsonage,
the marriage Of Miss Eva LaVaque,
youngest daughter of Arthur La
Vague, to Mr.. SevernS Hernes CT
Duluth, Mimi, was solemnized, Rev.
Reding officiating. The young couple
were attended by Miss Daisy La
Vague, and Earl LaVaque, sister and
brother Of the bride. Following the
ceremony a wedding supper was
served at the home of the bride s
sister, Mrs. Herman Shearier, to a
number of the friends of the con
tracing parties. The cut Of town
guests present at the wedding We're
Mrs. Carl Moberg Of North Fond du
Lac and Miss Daisy LaVaque, Of
Waupaca, Wis. Mr.. and Mrs. Hernes
left Monday for West Duluth, MINI.
where they will reside, where Mr..
Hernes is employed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
DEATH Of MRS.
TENA PODAV!L T

Mrs. Tena Berg PodawiItz, died at
her home, 753 Tenth and Wiley Sts.,
Friday afternoon, November q, 1913,
after a lingering illness with com
plicaticn of diseases She had
been aiIing for more than a year,
and more or less of the time was
under the doctors care. Hardening
of the liver is said to have been
her main trouble. Mrs PodawiItz
was a highly respected woman, by
all those who enjoyed her acquaint-
ance. She was an excellent wife and
good mother. She was born in
Germany, March 20, 1856, and was
fifty seven years of age last. March.
She was married to John Podawiltz,
at KeIlner, thirty-nine years ago last
June. After their marriage they
moved to Milwaukee where they liv-
ed fer six months, after which they.
moved back to Grand Rapids where
they have resided ever since. Five
CnlluISu were UOIH 10 Iutul, THTS6
of when are living. They are, Arthur
Podawiltz Of Eau Claire, Mrs. Louise
Bogie and Mrs. Annie Andrews of
this city. Besides her husband,
and three children, she leaves to
mourn four brothers, Fred, Will,
Frank and Henry Berg, all residents
of Arcadia, Wis. The two first nam
ed are here to attend the funeral.
The funeral services took place
from the house at two o'clock on
Monday afternoon, Rev. C. A. Mel
licke officiating. The funeral serv-
ice was largely attended by neigh
bors and friends, who desired to
pay their respects to am excellent
mother, whom they had learned to
love and admire during her lifetime
The floral offerings were beautiful
and the services as a whole were
in keeping with the Christian char
acter that had gone out to it's MAX
er
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
NEW BRIDGE
DISCUSSION

The bridge story in the Reporter
on Wednesday caused a great deal
of comment and discussion as to
whether or not new bridge was
needed. Whether or not the old
bridge should be torn down and re-
built, or whether or net a new bridge
be built in an entirely new locality.
Some are Of the opinion that the
present bridge is sufficient and are
opposed to a new bridge of any kind
anywhere. Others say the present
bridge is not sufficient, that it causes
lots of lost time to teamsters be-
cause they have to walk their horses
across it, that it can never be used
by the street car. line and that a
new bridge should be built that
could be used by the street car line
and that would allow of quicker
transport alton from one, side of the
river 70. the other
One 1ogtcaI place for a new. bridge
has been suggested and that is from
the soutnerIy side of the sGonsoli2at-
ed mill to a poialt just north of the
Witter hotel The river is narrow
at this ointr ard the bottom and
banks of the river are Of solid rock
which would make ideal foundation
for The arches and abutments. A
| bri6ge cruld lie built at this point
that could easily accommodate the
street car line ard be wide enough
for all manner of traffic and which
would relieve the present bridge Of
good deal of its traffic.
If any action toward the building
of a new bridge is to betaken, and
a new bridge will beneeded in the
near future as the city grows, now
is the time to start something when
the city is only required to pay p
the city is only required to pay
two-fifths of the cost, the county
paying two-fifths and. the state one
fifth. This law may be rep called,
so it is to the city's interest to
take action a tonce if a new bridge
is to be built
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
THE DOLLAR SOCIAL
At First Moravian Church. Fri
day Evening was a Great
SUCCESS.

On Friday evening, Nov. q, the
First Moravian Christian Endeavor
| Society of Grand Rapids held its
annual Dollar Social in the church
parlOrs. 1t had been thought that
the Dollar Social of last year
was such a marked success that It
would not be beaten, if equaled. But
this second affair was twenty-five Per
cent, at least, ahead of the first
The rooms were not only prettily
but uniquely decorated, dollar signs
being prominent all over the walls
and tables. At each plate was a very
tastefully made basket of birch bark
containing a generous supply of pes
nuts, prepared and baked by com
mittee of the young people, who, in
fact, planned and carried out all the
details of this interesting event
The menu cards designed and made
by the Endeavors, were handsome.
and the cards of admission were
oddities.
We often are invited to banques
and find plain suppers; but this
was real banquet rich in choice,
variety of food and graceful serv-
ice. Following the banquet hour a
program, every number Of which was
a delight, was given by members of
the C. E. society, whose cheer AMI
song were happily and heartily prom
inent.
Rev. c. A. Meihcke, the pastor,
was at his best, and that is going
some, as POSTMASTER. He called
the roll of those present, ard each
answered to his or her name with
the story of how the dollar was
earned. At this point interest.
amusement and enthusiasm ran
high. Two addresses were given.
Attorney Max Strehlow of Green
Bay, spoke to the young people
most eloquently and forcefully con
cerning the duties and privileges, Ge-
manding the best in the life of
youth for the welfare of home, so
ciety, church and nation, today.
Edgar T. Farrill, of Milwaukee,
field secretary of the Wisconsin
Christian Endeavor Union, congratu-
lated the C. E. Society on leading
the entire state today. 1t is the
first, and thus far, the only one
hundred per cent society i'm Wisccn-
sin; and it is now entitled to the
national award from headquarters at
Boston, for maintaining for six
months the one hundred per cent
gained Moreover, this same Moray
ian society took more than one-half
the awards at the state convention,
last June, at Wausau. The inspir-
ing influence of the socitey is felt
throughout the state.
The one hundred twenty-five or
more people privileged to be pres
ent on this happy occasion will long
remember it with genuine pleasure
and gratitude; and they realize
that such a celebration, with such
delightful experiences, is possible
only where pastor and people, ard
people both old and young, work to-
gether heartily and as a unit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
]. K. BIS ELECT
new OFFICERS

The J. K. B. Society of the Metho-
dist church held a meeting at the
home of Mrs. F. w. Calkins Friday
evening, and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
President-Jeanne Peck.
Vice President-Florence Lynn
Secretary-Fern Searles.
Treasurer-OIga Soley.
Chairman of Missionary Com
Myrtle Rowland.
Chairman of Social Com.-Mrs
VIM BauIdauf
Chairman of Spiritual Com.-Miso
Ora Nissen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
TREE BUDDING OUT

The warm weather of the last few
days seems to have convinced some
Of the trees in this city that the
winter sleep is over and that spring
is about to commence. Several lilac
trees have pushed out with nice
green buds. Some of these trees, are
in front of the Nash residence ON
Second avenue north, and there are
some other lilac trees budding out
on the west side of Third avenue
just south of Grand. This is an
unusual sight at this time of the
year. In fact the warm weather
which has been almost spring like,
is unprecedented in this section OF
the country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
TO MAKE WISCONSIN
NATIONS potato CENTER

Madison, Wis, Nov 22.-"The quail
ity of Wisconsin 1913 potato crop
will be equalled only by that Of
Maine declare specialists in pota-
to raising who are familiar with con
ditions in the leading potato dis
tricts of the country.
The Wisconsin Potato Growers
Association is now esta blishing a
number of pure bred seed centers.
It is hoped that by another year
the growers in these centers will be
in position to provide seed for larg-
er areas. and later on when the lo-
cal demand has been met, follow the
example of the pure bred grain grow
ers in supplying the demands Of
other states.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
MANY CITIES SPEND
ING NOTHING FOR
MILK INSPECTION

The Dairy Division of the Bureau
of Agriculture, has just
completed an inquiry to determine
of Animal Industry, United States
the amount Of money spent for dairy
and milk inspection by the cities
of the United States. In answer to
circular letters addressed to a
large number of cities, officers of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
a cONSuMPTIVE COUGH

A cough that bothers you constant
Iy is one of the danger signals which
warns of consumption. DR.. Kings
New Discovery stop the cough, loosen
the chest. Danish fever and let you
sleep peacefully. The first dose
checks the symptoms and gives
prompt relief. Mrs. a. F. Mertz, of
Glen Ellyn, Iowa, writes: "Dr.
Kings New Discovery cured a stub
born cough after six weeks doctor
ing failed to help" Try it as it
will do the, same for you. Best medi
cine for coughs, colds. throat and
lung troubles. Money back if it fails
Price soc & S1.O0. All druggists, by
mail.
H. E. BuckIin & Co., Philadelphia
or ST. Louis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
DAUGHTER BRIDESMAID
AT FATHERS WEDDING

La Crosse, Wis, Nov. Pat isn't
every girl who can be bridesmaid at
her own fathers wedding, but that
honor fell to Mrs. Leonard Johnson,
who served in that capacity for
her father, Riley A. Perkins, when
he was married to Miss Belle
Green.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

A number Of the young people of
the east side Lutheran church were
entertained at the home of Mrs.
john Codding ON Sunday evening,
and had pleasant time Several
musical selections Were given on the
piano by different members of the
party. The remainder of the even
ing was spent in playing Rummy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
CONVENTION 4
GREAT SUCCESS
The Meeting Of The Women's
Foreign Missionary Society of
Appleton Dist. Of NE Church


ne s1ll1i'I'1l co2'enUoh OF the For
80 -'--Sz',--',- '2oe-e'y OF the
= ppio' 'o-' D,7'--.1 y ne MeVhoulSt
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"''-' 81 'l''e 's'lIIs ana lhS'fuc-
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on " e'ill's7'''y evening at o'"o
- 'l'0 l.'i0i' p'''io'S OlieIe was d
's'-'q ,'''' 7''eI pS Tue l"ole'S OIL the
W. L" ron 10 the 'lSltlns oele-
s"UeS ana lHe L"0-eS ol the MISSION
airy socletlea oI the Baptist and
ooHsFesa'i04'l ShoTehes OF this city,
-'1-o d very enIos"0ie uIne was had
'y al present
AT S:V0 clcck Wednesday evening
the chnfch was well filled to hear
an address by Victor Hahi-Baksh,
d native OF INDIA who is studying
lor the ministry at Northwestern
University, Evanston, Ill. Mr.. Bahsh
proved TO be very fluent and en-
tertaining speaker, and his address
dWelt largely upon conditions Of
the people Of India, and especially
the state of the women Of India,
and told Of the great work that is
being done by the Foreign mission
aries in his country. Mr.. Baksh
himself expects to return on the
completion CT Eis studies, to his
native land and be a missionary.
The Misses Cafrey and Pennell,
evG1gelisl5 OF Chicago, were present
both days CT the convention, and
favored the convention with mum
ber CT songs, Thc1e two young,
ladies are very gocd singers, and T.
pnelr songs "e1e very mu2h appf@-
ciated by all who heard them.
On ThuT2cay evening 1T 1880
EaShop w. e.. '.'52yIe' ne5laeLt Blsh-
op u 'I9 ~ H. >N'l~" IO- 'iie 'a''''o
Oh Wisconsin, ~ Llll7le-oIa and North
DaEcla Favored els convention with
an sJaafs-'., ile <A4tsA was Illiel
TO us caISeatJ 10 near tA9 6hshop
and no one was disappointed Bish-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
NEARLY EVERY
CHILD HAS WORMS

NEARLY EVERY
CHILD HAS WORMS
PaIeness, at times a flushed face,
unnatural hunger, picking the nose,
great thirts, etc, are indications of
worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer is a
reliable, thorough medicine for the
removal Of all kinds Of worms from
children and adults. Kickapoo Worm
Killer in pleaaant candy form, aids
digestion, tones system, overcoming
constipation and increasing the ac-
ton q the liver. Is perfectly, safe
for even the most delicate children.
Kickapco Worm Killer makes chill
dren hanpy and healthy. 25c. Guar
anteed. Try it. Drug stores or by
mail. Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co,
Philadelphia and St. Louis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

Nov. 4 Balance in bank. =. 9 z.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Wheir. Jr.,
City Treasurer.
On motion council adjourned.
NJ. G. Gordan. ]. A. Cohen.
Clerk Mayor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Weatherwax enter
tanned the members Of the NJ w.
K club and their husbands in the
church parlors Friday evening. A
delightful time Is reported by all
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

A news item in an. exchange coz
tained this heading, Has Worn
Uniform Forty Years" The stcTy
is abort IN Oshkosh Cop. 1t has
been rumored that Oshkosh POI 2
were net very active, but it is harl
to realize that they are as easy cn
their clothes" as that.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

James Dean arrested by Officer
Berg for being drunk and disorder
ly, was given ten days in the coun-
ty jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS

Continued from last week.
On motion by unanimous vote, the
clerk calling the roll, the following
bills were allowed:
Consolidated w P. & P. Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

Read the ADS and Save Money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
GRAND JURY MAY
MAKE REPORT TODAY
Twenty-Three True Bills
Are Reported in Partial
Report

Twenty three true bills were returned
yesterday in partial report made by
the grand jury to Judge William E.
Fort in the first division of the criminal
court, but only Il were made public, as
many of those Indicted had not been
arrested. 1t is rumored that the grand
jury has completed its labors and that
the final report will be made this morn
ing. The grand jury was organized on
the first of January and has been in
session ever since with the exception
of a To-day recess that was taken this
month.
The grand jury has investigated a
large number of cases and many wit
nesses have been examined by that body.
There was nothing given out as to the
nature of the report but it is stated
that it will be sensational. The report
Will be made in the first division of
the criminal court.
Among the indictments returned yes
terday were the following: S. Klein,
false presense. three cases; Charles
Gnassi, embezzlement; Will Lewis, may
hem; U. G. Gruner, forgery; Frank
Plump, grand larceny; Lawrence STALL
worth, grand larceny; Charlie Cason.
two cases. grand larceny; Johnnie
Lyons, Troy Nelson mayhem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
CLAIM WATER SOLD
BY CITY IS IMPURE.
Party of North Birmingham
Citizens Protest to Com
missioner Weatherly

A delegation of North Birmingham cit
izens appeared yesterday before Commis-
sioner James Weatherly and vigorously
protested against the water being sold
in that section by the city of Birming-
ham from its municipal plant. The dele
cation charged that the city water was
hard, impure and had caused sickness.
The delegation was headed by f. d.
Macarthur. Others of the party included
DR.. NJ. e. Mooreland, DR.. a. c. Moore
land, DR.. Walker, J. II. Berry. DR.. T..
A. Jenkins. S. F.. Price, C. C. Godison,
w. W. Walker, DIR. Blackwell and Cleon
E. Rogers.
The citizens said the water furnished
by the city.of Birmingham was the cause
of considerable sickness, and then went
into details as to the impurity of the
water. The visit of the citizens fol-
lowed the voluntary analysis of the Bir-
mingham Water company submitted to
the commission to the effect that the
water was impure. The city commis-
sioners have ignored that analysis, hav-
ing taken no action whatever in refer
ence to 1t.
Mr.. Weatherly said the water furnished
by the city was of the same purity as
that furnished by the Birmingham
Waterworks company He added that
the city was arranging a publication
plant at a heavy cost He said the
water now was from the company plant.
the city plant being shut down.
The commissioners asked for vote on
-
sell that nucleus of municipal ownership
and three of the delegation voted for the
removal The others voted against it.
Mr.. Weatherly said he had assurance
that a delegation opposing the water
company would appear before him this
week. In the meantime the city will not
sell impure water. he says.
The delegation did not visit Judge Lane
or President Exum, according to state
ment of each of those commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
MRS. HENRY HOWE
GIVES A LUNCHEON

Mrs Henry Gerald Howe was the hon
oree at Mrs. Henry Howze's attractive
luncheon yesterday at the Country club.
The approach of George Washington $
birthday was suggested in the clever
decorative plan of the hostess.
In the center of the table was a large
basket of red tulips the handle lf
which was tied with gauze, in the loops
of which were caught clusters of bright
red cherries. The service cups for mus
an6 bonbons further emphasized this
decorative scheme.
Those who enjoyed the luncheon with
Mrs Howe and the interesting guest
of Judge and Mrs. Howe were Mrs.
Brrce Brewer and her sister. Miss Love-
man, Mrs Edgar Kilby. Mrs George
Harris Mrs. Robert Simpson, Mrs. l.. w.
Collier Mrs. Tom Joy, Mrs. Edward w.
Barrett Mrs. r.. y, Hawkins Mrs. Frank
B. Fowlkes, Mrs. Harry White, Mrs.
William White, Mrs William Mudd
Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
WELL KNOWN lALABAMIANS
IN BIRMINGHAM YESTERDAY

There were other prominent visitors.
Charles 1. Townes. state examiner of
public accounts, is in the city for the
purpose of checking up the military COM
panies Of Birmingham. lie is accompa-
MED by Capt Albert Goodwin of the
United States army. who has .headquar-
ters in Montgomery.
Grover Cleveland Waite of Easonville.
one of the most substantial citizens OF
St. Clair county was a visitor, and
Thomas W Christian, a prominent mer-
chant of Northport. drove to Birmingham
from Tuscaloosa in his automobile.
Other well known people who visited
Birmingham yesterday were Henry B.
Steagall of Ozark, solicitor of the third
judicial circuit. DR.. w. II. Sanders of
Montgomery state health officer, and NJ .
c. Seaborn of Pel City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20

has been based on the desire to mase
such changes that states will have the
opportunity to select their delegates
through primaries or otherwise, and 10
cut down the number of delegates Irolh
states having light republican vote.
II am in favor of holding republican
convention at some convenient time next
fall or winter" said Senator Root, VINO
was chairman of the Chicago conyen-
ton last June, for the purpose of doing
two things:
First, to make representation in ma
tional conventions proportional to the re-
publican vote-that is. correcting the as
proportion in what is spoken of as the
southern representation.
Second. to permit the republicans Of
each state to elect delegates to national
conventions in their own way, so that
the choice in each state will be regu-
lated according to the laws of the state'
s'In order that these changes shall pe
effective in a convention to nominate d
President, they must be made before that
convention and that can be done only pS
a special convention. The nat1onal coih-
mittee is still bound by the old rules
which we're adopted by the convention OF
1880. They will have to call the next
| convention Just as they did the last one,
under these rules, unless a special con-
vention is called to make the changes
which certainly ought to be made
Senator Crane also endorsed the con-
vention plan. No definite steps have yet
been taken toward issuing call for the
convention. Expressions by member or
various factions of the party indicate
that efforts viii be made to bring re-
publcans from all states together with
in the present year for the revision
plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
Adapted for Profession

From the Kansas City Star
Parson Bagster (severely)-"Loog yuh.
Brudder Prowlsl Dis habit yo' has o
'vestigating de white folks henhouses at
night-think O. de heenusness of it, let
alone de reliability yo' runs o. getting
yo' pussonality filled full o. shot,
Brother Prowls-"Yessah. But yo' see
pahson. as I has been plugged wild all
sizes o. shot no less'n six times already
and is still in fair health, I sawtuh feels
dat Is better 'dapted for de puhfession
dan any yudder.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20

tration had passed out of existance and
that as President Harding had not mads
his appointments yet, therefore an em-
barrasing situation might arise if some-
thing should come up which would have
tees.
Secretary w C. Radcliffe stated yes-
terday however, that this was not the
case as the ole. sibley committees were
still in active service and anything
needing attention would be placed be~
fore them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
MRS. SPIER WHlTAk Err
A LUNCHEON HOSTESS

spring decorative scheme was en-
ployed by Mrs Spier Whitaker in ar
ranging her luncheon for Mrs. F. NJ. Ma
than and Miss Anne CASTOR. the guests
respectively Of Mrs W. l.. Murdoch and
Mrs. William Pittman Redd.
The centerplece was a cut glass bowl
filled with daffodils and the accessories
were in the yellow tint to match.
Mrs Whitaker entertained Mrs. Ma
than, Miss Castor, Mrs. Murdoch, Mrs.
Redd and Miss I.uetta Gregg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
REPUBLICANS MAY
HOLD CONVENTION
Want National Convention
Next Fall
CHANGES ARE DESIRED
Would Allow States Selection of
Delegates Through Primaries or
Otherwise-RoOt and Crane
Indorse the Plan
CHANGES ARE DESIRED

Washington, February 19.-Prospeet Of
a republican national convention next
fall to revise rules govrning the selec-
ton of national delegates, and TO change
the basis of southern representation at
regular republican conventions, was
strengthened Today through expressions
favoring the proposed national gathering
by Senator Root of New York. and SEN
ator Crane of Massachusetts.
Demand for a republican convention