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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
OLD SETTLERS
AND SOLDIERS
ATTENTION!

This office is in receipt of a com
munication from H. n. Richardson,
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in which he
asks for information as follows:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 20, 1913
Pubhshers, Wood County Repor-
tes',
Messrs: Recently meeting a gen
tleman, whose home was formerly in
Stevens Point, it made me fell anxious
to see one of my old home papers
once more, which | haven't done for
thirty years. Living there dur
ing the war, was we'll acquainted
with many of the soldiers, and am
much interested in knowing how
many are still alive and who they
are. Would be glad indeed if you
would send me copy Of your paper
now, and one after Decoration con-
tanning a list of the living and de-
ceased soldiers.
Would like to know at once if Geo.
Baker, Clarence Warren or H. H.
Hecox are still living, and if any of
the family cf the latter are living in
that vicinity. Enclosed please find
stamped envelope for reply, also mo-
ney and stamps Tor papers. By your
courtesy in answering these ques-
tons you will confer a lasting favor
on one of WiSycOnSin1S Is Pinery Pioneers
Anxiously awaiting the return mail,
am gratefully yours,
H NJ Richardson,
Cedar Rapids, low
We have answered his letter and
complied with his request but if there
are any old soldiers and old settlers
who remember Mr.. Richardson, he
undoubtedly will be pleased to hear
from you. Write him if you feel in
clined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
81 PIGEONS
RELEASED HERE

A flight of thirty-seven pigeons
started from this city at noon Sun
day. The pigeons are owned in Green
Bay by Henry Van Dem Hoven, who
raises them. The pigeons were ship
ped here to the Wells, Fargo Express
office with instructions to release
them on Sunday at noon. The birds
circled round a few times and then
headed for their home. Thirty ght
birds were released, but one flew in
to some telephone wires and was in
jured. This bird was captured and
taken care of. Mr.. Van Dem Hoven
is trying to get a record on the fGghr
of the birds. Word has not yet been
received here as to the time of the
birds arrival in Green Bay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
FAREWELL
RECEPTION
Rev. Fred Staff and Family
Kindly Remembered With
Good Will and Well Wishes.

The Congregational church parlors
We're appropriately decorated in honor
OF the farewell reception given there
to Mr.. and Mrs Fred Staff, Friday
evening. About two hundred members
Of the church and congregation were
present to pay their respects and ex-
tend greetings The fellowship and
brotherly love extended to the Pastor
and family, who have resided in this
community for the past 8 years was.
very cordial and indicated that every
one present was sorry that the time
had come when they had reached the
time of parting. It was very evident
on all sides that the severing of so
cial and church work ties was decid,
ed upon reluctantly. The members of
the church and society accepted Rev.
Fred Staff's resignation simply be
cause they Thought he and his fami-
ly needed the change of climate
While the evenings program was
informal, a short musical prOgrani
was rendered. The Symphonic Or
chestra rendered one of their selec-
tions in opening the evenings en-
tertdnment. This was followed by
a duet by Miss Ruby Natwick and
Mrs J. H. Wright, which was harti-
ly encored and responded to. Miss
Ruby Natwick and Mr.. John Roberts
the church faUoTites in song, appear
ed in solos and duets and were very
cordially received and encored at
each appearance.
Theodore Brazeau had been request
ed by the ladies of the church to pre-
sent Rev. Staff and family with solid
silver tea pot as a slight token of
the esteem in which they were held
With it, he extended the love, good
will, and esteem, of the church socie
ty and congregation in their future
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
RETURNED FROM
THE SOUTH

Postmaster and Mrs. Myron Whit
tingham, of ArEin, have recently re-
turned from the south, New Orleans
and vicinity. They were much i'm
pressed with the sunny south and whe
they left recount many things that
would seem strange to the average
Northerner. Oranges were in readi-
ness, for shipment, the southern flow
ers were in BLOSSOM and cabbage am
potatoes ready for shipment to north
ern markets They report the most
primitive methods of farming how
ever, the southerners still cinging
to his one-horse plow and a species of
shovel plow at Pittsville Re
cord.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
THUR SDAY.

Thursday noon, May %, Mrs. Law
renee E. Nash and Mrs. Rogers Mott,
gave AN elaborate luncheon to twenty
five ladies', seated at one banquet ta-
ble. at the home of Mrs Nash. The
table was beautifully decorated in
pink tulIe, Killarney roses, and snap
dragons. The place cards We're heart
shaped and hand painted with pic
ture OF a bride. The predominating
color carried out in the luncheon was
in pink Following the dinner, Mrs.
L.. P. Witter favored the company with
many beautiful piano solos.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
TUESDAY EVENING.

On Tuesday evening the Misses
Belle and Floy Quinn were hostesses
at a bridge party for Miss Mackin-
non. The members of the Triangle
Bridge Club being guests. Prizes
were awarded to Mrs James Hami i
ton, and Miss Alma Gaffney. Favors
consisted of small May baskets fill
ed with violets. a dadnty luncheon
was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
|PRE.NUP T|AL
Entertainments
Given In Honor of Miss Ellen
Mackinnon, Daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. F. Maokinn0n.
MONDAY.

On Monday evening, May 19, Mrs
Mayme Pomainyilbe entertained the
members OF the Triangle Bridge Club
consisting of twelve ladies at Bridge
Whist, in honor OF Miss Ellen Mac
KinnCn- Prizes We're awarded to
Mrs. Redford and Miss Mathis. A
dainty luncheon was served. the
tables being beautifully decorated in
green and white.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
CLOSE ON DECORATION DAY

We are authorized to announce
that all business houses will close
on Decoration Day from 10 a. m. to
p. m. This is done to give all the
propri etors and clerks an opportun-
ity to attend the services on that day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
TUESDAY.

On Tuesday afternoon, May 20,
Mrs E B.. Redford entertained the
Miscellani Club consisting of twelve
members at Bridge Whist Mrs. Win
Nash was awarded first favor. The
home was prettily decorated, pink and
white being the predominating col
ors. A delectable luncheon was serv-
ad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
LACROSSE AN EGG CENTER

La Crosse, Wis, May 24.-During
the month of April the commission
men Of La Crosse handled 180,9
dozens of eggs, valued at 81 ,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
SCORE FIVE To TWO

The team that AL Nelson took to
Mosinee, came back with the short
end of the score. Mosinee won by
a score of 5 TO 2. Art F'ahrnef
pitched for the Grand Rapids Tigers
and did good work, with good support
the story might have had a differ
ent ending Mosinee rung IN tour
men from Wausau to strengthen
their team.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
FISH WEIGHS 26 POUNDS

GAINESVILLE, Wis, May "a The
story is told Of a pickerel taken from
Rock river, near here, a few days a.
go which weighed tWenty-six pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29
ENJOY A VACATION
IN THE BLACK HILLS

The wonderful Black Hills OF
South Dakota afford an ideal locality
for rest and recuperation.
Hunting, fishing, horseback riding
over wooded mountain trails, bathing
in the medicinal waters of the hot
glorious climate and amid splendid
scenery.
Reduced fares June LIST to Septem-
Der Both. RETURN limit October 31st.
Excellent train service. Favorable
stop-overs. Choice of routes. Printed
matter and. full information on ap,
plication to ticket agents, Chicago
and North Western Ry. 2tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-05-29

Mrs. Fuller of Rhinelander is i'm
the city visiting her sister Mrs. Ned
LANCER for few days.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Protest Sunday Postoffiee Closing.

Washington.-The most voluminous
petition ever received by the postoflice
department has been submitted pro-
testing against Sunday closing Of post.
Offices to "the transient population OF
the United States" The petition
weighed twenty.one and fourth
pounds. Signature Of tens Of thou.
sands Of people in all walks Of life.
including those OF the governors OF
Michigan. Wyoming. Colorado. Mime.
sofa. Maine. Iowa. Delaware and New
Hampshire were affixed. II was urged
by the petitioners. "in behalf OF the
transient population OF the United
United States. commercial travellers.
those engaged in theatrical pursuits
and others whose business pursuits
make 1t compulsory for them to travel
that special provisions be made by the
postofiice department for the delivery
Of mail on Sunday"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Cream Of Celery.

From the Caterer we take the fol-
lowing recipe. and for family use each
can reduce the quantities to suit.
Even in using the leaves and poorer
parts Of one head only the recipes Of
the best chefs will be a good founda.
ton for experiment and adaptation
Remove the outside stalks from IL
heads OF celery, keeping the hearts to
be eaten raw. Cut up these stalks in
small pieces. wash well. drain and set
In a pan with piece Of butter; cover
the pan and cook over a slow fire.
When the celery is nearly done,
moisten with one gallon Of lightly
thickened chicken or veal stock, al
low to cook for IS minutes, and then
rub through fine sieve; pour the
soup into a clean pan, let boil and
clean from scum. Season with salt,
pepper and pinch OF sugar. and be.
fore serving bind with one pint Of
cream, six eggs and four ounces of
butter. Serve small fried crusts OF
bread separately.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
DON'T TAKE KINDLY TO cARAN.
zA's FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
Agricultural Teachers In Great De-
mand-eold Train Holdup at
Kansas City-Protest
Sunday Closing.

Washington.-Foreign merchants In
Sabinas. Alende. MezQuiz and other
towns in Coahuila will close their
shops at once on account of General
Carranza's decree forcing his paper
money into circulation. Taxes have
been raised 20 per cent to finance the
Carranza campaign. The situation in
Acapulco is reported grave. and there
is widespread disorder throughout the
state of Michaoacan. Reports in Ciu-
dad Porofiro Diaz indicate that the ad-
ministration forces under Generals Lo-
pez and Campos are slowly marching
north on Monclova. General Trucy
Aubert Is said to be at Lampanzos. No
opposition worthy of mention is report
ed to have been made by the Carran.
zistas.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Thursday.

The Senate-President Wilson sub
mitted nominations.
Passed Dupont resolution calling
for report from secretary OF war on
retired officers and their civil employ.
ment
Passed Borah resolution calling on
the secretary OF war for a report on
charges Of human slavery in the
PHILIPPINES.
Went into executive session to con.
slider nominations.
Senator Cummins introduced a bill
to merge the bureau Of corporations
into a trade commission with power
to investigate the observance OF the
antitrust law.
Senator O'Gorman introduced bill
empowering the secretary Of war to
give a medal to each surviving union
and confederate soldier Of the battle
Of Gettysburg.
Adjourned at 4:O5 y. m. until noon
Monday.
The House-Rcsumed reading OF tar
IN bill for amendment on fiveminute
rule.
Representative Hobson introduced
bill for creation OF parental court OF
the United States. to have jurisdiction
over children.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Official Recognition Of Republic.

Peking.-The presentation by Ed.
ward T. Williams, charge d. affaires of
the American legation, of the formal
recognition by the United States Of
the Chinese republic was made an oc.
casion OF much ceremony. Troops
lined the street between the American
legation and the winter palace. Sec.
rotary Williams drove through in
presidential carriage with an escort
Of Chinese troops and accompanied
by the stan Of the legation. Mr.. VIII.
liams made a brief speech and hand
ed President Wilson's message to
Yuan Shi Kai. The latter responded
in a few picturesque phrases. The
American visitors then were enter
tained at luncheon and shown over
the historic Manchu quarters. Many
high Chinese officials were present.
Mexico also recognized the Chinese
republic.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
GET BUSY WITH CHAFiNG DISH
Many Delicious Connections May ee
Prepared for the Late or Sun.
day Night Supper.

A light, but fairly substantial edible.
served piping hot. directly from chat
ing dish, adds immensely to the in
formal Sunday night supper. Creamed
salmon Is delicious and is easy to pre-
pare in a chafng dish. Use the hot.
water pan first. brown a little butter
and sprinkle crumbed bread into It.
turning over until crisp. Set these
crisped crumbs aside and proceed.
with the blazer pan. to make a sim.
pie bechamel or cream sauce. f1rst
melting a tablespoon Of butter. stir.
ring In tablespoon OF -four and add.
ing a ecant cup OF milk. Season this
fairly-thick white sauce with salt. pep
per and a few drops of lemon Juice.
Stir in can Of salmon and when
steaming hot and ready to serve. shake
over the top the Drowned crumbs The
creamed salmon may be served with.
out the bread crumbs. but they add an
appetizing flavor, suggestive OF the
Drowned crust over hot dish pre-
pared in the oven.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Instead Of Potatoes,

A dietitian, talking with a woman
who was lamenting the potatoes cut
from her diet list, advised her to sub
stitute macaroni. As this Is usually
supposed to be fattening, directions
for cooking it must be carefully fol-
lowed.
BY boiling the macaroni an hour and
half, the dietitian says, the injuri-
Gus ingredients are converted into q
food that is nourishing. yet without
starch. When used in diet for obes-
fly, It must not be dressed with milk.
merely with little butter. salt and
pepper.
The woman thus advised ate maca-
roni each evening for dinner, instead
of potatoes, yet lost 20 pounds In two
sy,nr this
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
GOVERNMENT WANTS TEACHERS.
Agricultural Teachers Are Needed for
High Schools.

Washington.-The United States bu
recu OF education has issued an appeal
for agricultural teachers in high
schools. The bureau incidentally
pointed out that while the salaries OF
the majority OF male teachers In the
nigh schools average only 500, the
teachers Of agriculture were receiving
$1,000. Lack OF teachers" is the ex.
planation offered by the bureau for the
higher remuneration for those who
teach agriculture. mot only Is 1t
found that the average pay Of instruc.
tors in agriculture is higher than of
other teachers" says the bureau, 'but
that teachers who are able to .ive
such instruction in addition to regular
work command better salaries than
they otherwise would and are more
lihely to be advanced to principalships
than II they had not specialized IN ag.
riculture."
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
MANILA BAY ANNIVERSARY
IS NO LONGER IN THE EXPERT.
MENTAL STAGE.
Surviving Officers Celebrate the Day
With Dewey-chinese Republic
Officially Recognixed-De.
serts to Enemy.

Washington. - After nearly four
months experience with the opera
tiOn of parcel post. the officials of the
postOfflce department declare that 1t
has proven q great success. The peo
pie OF the country are more than
pleased at having cheaper mail serv-
ice, and the officials and employees
who operate 1t have found no trouble
in handling the increased volume OF
mail with about the same facilities
they had before the new law was
passed. There are some complaints,
Of course. but these do not outweigh
the compliments. The chief objection
raised by patrons, say postofiice de-
partment officials. is the Limitation of
eleven pounds. In spite Of this arbi-
trary barrier. however, the gist Of re-
ports that come to Washington almost
daily from every part of the country
justify the wisdom of those who made
parcel post possible.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
suffraoets Parade 10000 strono.

New York-The army Of women
suffrage marched up Fifth avenue Sat.
urday afternoon 10000 strong to the
martial music OF the Marsailles from
forty bands. In uniforms OF white.
cleaning with yellow streamers, they
paraded in the heat OF midsummer
sun for three miles from Washington
square to Fifty-ninth street. A forest
Of yellow banners appealed for votes
for women" to an unbroken wall Of
spectators, estimated at quarter OF
q million.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Endorses Arbitration Treaties.

st. Louis. Mo.-The attitude OF the
present national administration which
plans to provide for the settlement Of
international disputes by negotiating
treaties for unrestricted arbitration
with Great Britain. France and other
countries was endorsed by the fourth
American peace congress In session
here. Provision for the investigation
OF disputes by means OF commission
OF inquiry before war is declared, were
also indorsed.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
TO AID THE FARMER
GOVERNMENT WILL STUDY FOR.
EIoN RURAL CREDIT SYSTEM.
SCHEDULE X" IS APPROVED
Wilson. Underwood Bill Governing
Wooien Tariff Approved by House
-SuHragets Parade New
York Streets.

Washington. farmers of the
country are to be their own bankers.
II plans OF government officials are
realized. A long step was taken to.
ward the realization of this ideal when
q commission of over one hundred
men set sail for Europe the last OF
April to study the operation Of rural
credit systems In vogue on the con-
tinent The importance of the Amer
lean farmer is now thorouhgly recog
nized by the government.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Nothing Doing for Him.

A we'll known but broken.down De.
troit newspaper man. who had been
a power in his day. approached an
old friend the other day and said:
What do you think? l have just re-
ceived the prize insult OF my life.
A paper down in Muncie. Ind, offered
me q job" do you call that an in
sult?" mot the job. but the salary.
They offered me twelve dollars q
week" Well" said the friend.
twelve dollars week is better than
nothing" Twelve dollars a week.
thunder!" exclaimed the old scribe.
II can borrow more than that right
here in Detroit"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08

Lincoln.-Jack Robinson, a laborer
working on the construction OF the
new concrete stack at the A street
we'll was badly hurt when about two
tons OF concrete fell on him from a
height Of fifty-fve feet. Robinson was
working at the foot OF the stack.
sending up the concrete which was
poured into the form ffty.fve feet
above him, when the form gave way
and the mass OF fresh concrete
dropped. Robinson was almost buried
under the mass. He received severe
injuries around the head and his lower
limbs We're injured.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08

Fl Paso, TGX.-Unlike Captain
kidd's buccaneers, Francisco Villas
insurgents refuse to bury their booty.
With them over steep mountain trails
they are carrying nearly 100000
worth OF silvev and gold bullion,
weighing nearly ton. This was re-
ported by American ranchmen arriv-
ing here from the MADEIRA district.
where Villa Is operating, The treas,
ure was captured several days ago
from a Mexican Northern train bound
for Chihuahua City from the Guerrero
mining district.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Salazar Forced to Evacuate,

FL Paso. Tex.-Federal fought fed
eral at Casas Grandes in clash be.
tween mutnous and loyal irregular
troops OF the same command. General
Jose Inez Salazar and his followers
were forced to evacuate the old town
when attacked by 200 OF the mutin.
eers. Salazar's loyal men retreated
to New Casas Grandes, on the Mexi.
can Northwestern railway. after los
Ing nine killed and several wounded.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
To Investigate Bennington Fire.

Omaha. - It Is believed that two
tramps, one Of them a Mexican. in a
spirit Of vengeance, set the fire that
swept the business center OF Benning.
ton, seventeen miles northwest Of
here, and which for time threatened
to wipe out the town. Nine buildings
altogether were burned, four OF them
being totally destroyed. The aggre-
gate loss Is estimated at about SIT.
900. the greater part OF IT covered by
insurance. Sheriff MoShane has been
asked to investigate.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08

Washington. Exports from the
United States to FIVE principal coun-
tries Of South America-Brazil, Ar
gentine, Chile, Uruguay and Peru
gained almost 12 per cent during the
first nine months OF the present fiscal
year, as compared with the same pc.
riod last year Imports from those
countries increased only & per cent as
shown by figures prepared by the bu-
reau of foreign and domestic CON-
merce. The exports OF this year
totaled s94. 300 900; against sS4. 900, 600
last year: the imports. $l45,300, 900,
against $I3S,500,000.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08

Portland, Ore.-Land stipulated to
be worth $4,000 900. and estimated by
experts to have value Of $4,000, 900
TO $6O.OOO,00o, has been taken from
the Southern Pacific Railroad company
and returned to the federal govern.
ment by order of Judge c. Il. Wolver.
ton in the United States district court
The famous Oregon.C California land
grant case, involving more than 9,3OO,.
900 acres, will be carried now to the
circuit court Of appeals. sitting in San
Francisco. 1t is practically certain
that the case will go to the United
States court for final adjudication.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Fiscal System RevolutionIxed,

Washington, ID. C.-The fiscal sys
tenn OF the United States governing
deposits Of federal funds In national
banks has been revolutionized by Sec.
retary McAdoo Of the treasury depart.
ment In an amendment that all gov.
ernment depositaries. whether active
or inactive. be required to pay inter.
est at the rate Of 2 per cent per an.
mum beginning June I. upon deposits
OF the government.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08

Lincoln.-The state Is now running
with very little cash funds at Its dis.
posal. The monthly report for the
close Of April shows $4,000 on hand,
or about 100000 more than month
ago, but these figures are misleading.
Most of this increase. and most OF the
supply of cash funds Is In the tenn.
porary school fund, which cannot. or rs
not, drawn upon for any other purpose
than the regular apportionment. This
condition will be relieved when tho
May real estate taxes are paid to the
counties, and the states share is for
warded.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
Acquiring Land by Dubious Methods.

Hugo, Okla.-V. Bronough and Ed.
ward l.. Reed were arrested here on a
charge of attempting to poison Ellis
Wood, a full blood Choctaw Indian.
with the alleged motive of acquiring
his land. The arrests followed a year
long Investigation by officers of an al.
legged system by which many Indians
are said to have been poisoned by per.
sons who wanted the Indian lands,
Twelve cases in which Indians have
died under mysterious circumstances
have been investigated and other ar.
rests are expected.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-05-08
MANILA BAY ANNIVERSARY.
Surviving Officers Of Sea Battle ceie.
brate with Dewey.

Washington. - Twenty.one Of the
surviving officers who fought under
Admiral Dewey in the battle Of Man.
liza bay celebrated the fifteenth ami
versary Of the famous battle here on
Thursday at the annual reunion Of
the society Of Manila bay. The ofii.
GERS. including Rear Admiral Asa
Walker, who commanded the cruiser
Concord" and Z only survivor Of
Dewey's fleet captains. gathered
around the banquet table to do honor
to Admiral Dewey. president OF the
society. Personal "reminiscences OF the
battle were given by the diners.