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

Nothing is lost here but the
squeal." declared the pork packer.
Are you as economical in conducting
your business?" More so" answered
the visitor. I'm in the lumber bust
ness. We don't waste even the bark."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
PAcKEY WINS FROM ALBERTs.
chicagoan Defeats New Yorker at Wa
terbury, Conn.

Waterbury, Conn, Nov. 22.-Packey
Mcfarland of Chicago easily defeated
Kid AIberts of New York here at the
Auditorium in a ten-round glove con-
test. 1t was Packey's bout from start
to finish, and at no time was he forced
to extend himself.
Alberts took everything Mcfarland
sent over and was willing at all times
to mix it with the Chicagoan, but was
fairly outclassed. Mcfarland jabbed
and uppercut Alberts at will and sim
ply toyed with him. Packey was in
fine shape and neither man showed
much damage after the bout.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Deals in Futures Gambling.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 20.-Deals in
grain futures were hit by the supreme
court in case Of a Milwaukee firm
against H. Blodgett. Whether board
of trade deals in futures constitute
gambling and are vo;d was the issue
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Greqarious Stones.

Stones are found in Nevada which,
when placed apart, begin to travel
toward a common center. The pres
ence of lode stone or magnetic iron
ore is the explanation of the phenom-
enon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Sterilization Law Killed.

Trenton, N J., Nov 22.-The su-
preme court of New Jersey has set
aside as unconstitutional the act OF
1911, providing for the sterilization Of
epileptics, feeble-minded, criminals
and other detectives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
ASKS AID FOR MAIL CLERKS.
Postmaster General Requests Gifts Be
Sent Early.

Washington, Nov. 21-Aid to Santa
Claus assistants, the overworked
Christmas season mail clerks and car
General Burleson.
He ordered sent to the 10000 post
offices in the country conspicuous
placards requesting all persons to mail
their Christmas parcels early, wrap
them securely and address them
plainly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Ellis Is Indicted

Chicago, Nov. 21-William G. Ellis,
the wealthy Cincinnati business man
who fatally shot his wife in the Hotel
Sherman on October 16 was indicted
by the grand jury and ordered held
for trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
To Clean Gold.

A teaspoonful of ammonia in a cup
full Of water will clean gold or silver
jeweIry. A few drops on the under
side of a diamond will clean it imme-
diately, making it very brilliant, at
the same time doing the stone no
harm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Robbers Kill Car Passenger.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 22.-In an at
tempt to hold up the conductor and
passengers Of a suburban street car
two highwaymen shot and killed one
of the passengers and robbed the con-
d1ctor of a small sum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Find Tax Collector Slain.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 22.-S. Lewis
Pinkerton, missing Delaware county
tax collector, was found murdered
here. Roland S. Pennington and
George Marsh confessed the crime,
giving robbery as their motive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Dehs Enters Mine Strike.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 21.-Eugene V.
Debs, several times candidate for
president on the Socialist ticket has
become a factor in the Colorado coal
strike situation He held lengthy con-
fereuces with the union leaders
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Auto Racer Is Killed.

Rock Island, H., Nov. 19.-Roy c.
McDermott Of Moline was killed in an
auto wreck when the car he was driy-
ing skidded over q steep cliff ten miles
from the city. McDermott made a
record as an amateur racer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
West VIRGINIA Mine Condition Bad

Charleston, w Va, Nov. 20.-Re-
ports from the Cabin Creek mine re-
gion are to the effect that lawlessness
is reigning unchecked, many crimes
having been committed, and that au-
thorities are tc take some action.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Granoe Reflects Wilson

Manchester, N. H, Nov. 21.-Oliver
Wilson of Peoria, Ill, was reelected
worthy master of the National Grange
The expected strong opposition of the
so-caIled insurgents to Mr.. Wilson did
not materialize.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Ne. Senator for Alabama.

birmingham, Ala, Nov. 19.-Hon.
Frank P. Glass, editor of the Birming-
ham News and president of the Mont
gomery Advertiser. was appointed y.
s. senator by Gov. O'Neel to succeed
the Late Senator Joseph F. Johnston
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Omen Schmidt Trial.

New York, Nov. 21.-Women be-
sieged the criminal courts building
vainly clamoring for admission when
the trial Of Hans Schmidt, the priest
who killed Anna Aumuller, was called
on Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Benefit of Ir,oerstive Work.

Thank God every morning when you
get up you have something to do that
must be done, whether you like it or
not. Being forced TO do your best will
breed in you a hudred virtues which
the idle never know.-Charles Kings
lev.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
.IeAMaIrN MTrue%U AiA

New York, Nov. 20.-Suit was filed
in the federal court here against the
National Wholesale jewelers. associa-
ton and the National Association of
Manufacturing jewelers. as a monopo-
ly in restraint of trade
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Thaw Wins a New Victory

Concord, N. H, Nov. 20.-Harry K.
Thaw won victory in his fight
against going back TO Matteawan when
Judge Edgar Aldrich in federal court
refused to dismiss the habeas corpus
proceedings begun by Thaw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
w a Hartman to Wnrk.

Omaha, Neb., Nov 19.-In order that
he may know something of the practi-
cal end of operating railroad, Mr.. ".
Ayern Hartman, son Of the late E. H.
Hartman, will go to work in the Union
Pacific headquarters in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Woman Rail Head Reelected.

cambridge, Ga, Nov. 21-Mrs J. P
Williams, who is said to be the only
woman president of a railroad in the
south. was reelected president OF the
Georgia, Florida & Alabama railway
at a meeting Of stockholders here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Money Follows Men,

The problem of modern industry is
to be not the distribution of the money
supply, but the distribution of the man
supply. Money follows men. Free
men Free money.-Gerald Stanley
Lee, in Crowds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Stamp Slots Are LEGAL.

Washington, Nov. 19-When per-
son drops a nickel into slot machine
and gets two two-cent stamps, thereby
paying a premium Of one cent for the
privilege, he cannot hold the United
States guilty Of extortion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Nber Mepdirn II,1breIT7c

Take small piece of black stick
ing plaster and soak it until it is
quite soft; place it carefully under the
hole inside and let it dry This is bet
ter than darning, as it closes TIA hole
heater without stitching.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
White Trial lie DeIayed-

Charleston, w. Va, Nov o.
Charges of conspiracy in restraint of
trade against John P. White, president
OF the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea. and II other union officials were
continued until June.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Bank Clerk and $3.50 Gore

Chicago, Nov.22-Search was start
ed for Mart Barasky, a bookkeeper in
the foreign department Of the banking
firm of Benjamin ]. Schif & Co., who
is charged with having embezzled
nearly $3.50 from the concern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Hiqh Price for CABBAGE

Neenah.-Chicago buyers are paying
$40 ton for cabbage in this section
Of the state. When offered this price,
farmers began hauling it to town in
stead of holding it until spring, as is
generally done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Real Test of SYMPATHY

Anybody can sympathize with the
sufferings of friend, but it requires
very fine nature-it requires, in fact,
the nature Of true individualist-to
sympathize with a friends success
Oscar Wilde.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Auto Kills Noted Canadian

New York, Nov. 20.-Rev. Dr. James
Ross, a leading scholar and educator
of Canada, was struck and fatally in
jured by an automobile. He died
from a fractured skull an hour later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Fatal Crossing Accident.

Chippewa Falls.-Gust Zillet, aged
so, was instantly killed and Henry
Krietzfeldt, aged 45, was probably ia
tally injured at Cadott, twelve miles
from here, when their wagon was
struck by a 500 engine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Bats 70 Eradicate MOSQUITOES.

Recent investigations indicate that
the greater part of the diet Of the bat
consists Of mosquitoes, and advantage
is being taken of this fact in Kidding
communities in Texas and other
southern states of the mosquito pest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
When PoIisninu EIoors

When polishing floors, make a thick
PAD OF felt or velvet and fasten it over
an old wornou. and hairless broom.
This makes an excellent polisher and
saves the trouble of kneeling on the
floor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
BROWN QUITS N. Y. CENTRAL.

Resigns as President of Big Corpora
tIon After Years of Service.
New York, Nov. 20.-William c..
Brown, president of the New York
Central lines, resigned Tuesday. The
resignation takes effect on January l.
The directorates of the four rail-
road companies comprising the New
York Central system accepted his res
ignation to become effective New
Years day. A H Smith, senior vice
president of the lines, it is reported,
will succeed him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
10000 plan One sIo Union

Pittsburgh Pa, Nov. 20.-State-
ments made here by railroad men in
dictate that 10000 employees of the
Pennsylvania are to be merged into
one labor organization, details OF
which will be worked out later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

An efficiency expert without music
in his soul is figuring out how many
nails a bass drummer could drive
with the same expenditure of en-
srgy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Willard and Rodel Break Even.

Milwaukee, Nov. 19.-Jess Willard
made the mistake of holding Boer Ro-
del too cheap. The Kansas giant
showed up carrying enough excess
weight to slow him up and held him
aven for ten pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
About ALI It's Good For

An Albany man, by dint of much
pains, has written 7,109 words on a
posta, card. enough to keep the wife
OF som. fourth-class postmaster in
reading matter for a whole week.
Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Mine Explosion; Dead Twenty-Four

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 21.-Com-
plete exploration of the Alabama Fuel
& Iron company's mine No at Ac-
ton, in which an explosion occurred
showed "a men were killed and six
hurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Must Raise S33a.7za.6o.

Green Bay.-A total of 1898, 1850
must be raised in taxes in Brown
county for 1913, as ordered by the
Brown county board of supervisors iR
adopting the tax levy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Amigo Water Plant Appraised.

Madison.-The city of Amigo must
pay $128,80O for the plant of the Anti
go Water company, according to a de-
cision announced by the state rail.
road commission.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

Of ever the time comes when wo-
men shall come together simply and
purely for the benefit of mankind, it
Will be a power such as the world has
never dreamed of.'-Matthew Arnold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Faithful Boston Doc.

Missing his mistress when she came
out a Boston dog waited IS hours at
a church door for her appearance, and
could only be induced to leave when
she came after him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
IInoIe pennuulse Saws.

Apparently we can't all be success
ful. but when a man is successful it's
astonishing how many people can
hang on to his coattails.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

The Rt. Rev. Aldan Gasquet, head of
the Benedictine order of England, has
the gigantic task of revising the Vul-
gate, the Latin Bible of the Roman
Catholic church. The committee of
revision of which he is the head has
already been at work on 1t for five
years and will not complete It for
about seven years more. Abbot Gas
quet is now In this country delivering
lectures and raising money to COM
piete the work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
His Future Ordained.

The boy who catches more fish with
bent pin than a man catches with
an expensive outfit grows up to be
the man who tells the best fish stories,
whether he catches anything or not.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Wife of Jurist Succumhs

Wautoma.-Mrs. George P. Soren-
son, wife of County Probate Judge Sor
enson, died at her home in this viii
Iage
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
BUY PUBLIC UTILITIES
THIRTEEN CITIES TAKE ADVAN..
TAGE OF THE 1907
STATUTE.
Aggregate of S2,404, 900 Expended,
Oshkosh Paying the Most,
S525, 900.

With the order of the railroad COM
of the Beaver Dam Water company
to the city of Beaver Dam at valu-
alton of $4,000, thirteen plants have.
been purchased by cities under the
utility law since the law was enacted.
The thirteen cities have paid an ag-
gregate of $2,404,900 for the plants.
In 1907 the legislature passed a law
permitting the utilities to take out in
determinate permits. This law per-
mits the city take take over an exist
ing utility at any time at a valuation
to be fixed by the railroad commission.
The cities that have purchased plants
since the law was enacted as:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
County Workhouse Planned.

Kenosha. - The Kenosha county
board has taken up plans for building
a workhouse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
45,coo MINERS ON STRIKE.
Workers in France Demand Eight
Hour Day.

Lens, France, Nov. 22.-Forty five
thousand coal miners are on strike in
the Pas de Calais basin. The miners
demand a work day of eight hours Re-
Inducements of police and detach-
ment of troops have been dispatched
to the district, notably to Bethune,
where serious trouble is anticipated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
LONGEST British Tunnel.

Longest 5rtklSn unnsi.
The Severn tunnel, seven miles
long, is the greatest in Britain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
KILLS MAN WHO SHOT KIN.

Discharged EmpIoye Shoots Chicagoan
and Is Slain.
Chicago, Nov 12-Lawrence Azu-
kas, politician and wealthy saloon
keeper, was shot and probably fatally
wounded by John Machokas, a. bar
tender whom he discharged several
weeks ago. The bartender was in
turn shot by Joseph Azukas, eighteen
year-old son Of the politician. He
died while being rushed to hospital
in the police ambulance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27

AZ the present Time the commission
is valuing the Racine waterworks
which has property of nearly $1,000
600; the GAINESVILLE waterworks and
the electric plant of the Grand Rap
ids Electric company, with property
worth about $4,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-27
Cities

Price
Cities. fixed.
Cashton, electric ...........S 800
Appleton, waterworks ........ 255,O00
Lake Geneva, waterworks. $500
Manitowoc, waterworIzs 900. $4,000
Brodhead, electric ........... 10000
Manitowoc, electric . 1880
Amigo. waterworks .......... 12S,S00
Fond du Lac, waterworks. 49,. $4,000
Sheboygan, waterworks -. 415,O00
Kaukauna, electric ....... $4,000
Whitewater, waterworks $50. $4,000
Oshkosh, waterworks ........ $4,000
Beaver Dam, waterworks. 49,. $4,000
At the present time the commission
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-08-01
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
SELECTED BY X. OF p.

The colored members of the Uniform
Rank K of p. have decided to go to
the grand conclave at Baltimore in a
special train furnished by the Rock
island ind the trip will be made over
the Rock Island to Memphis, thence
over the L. and N. to Cincinnati. and
over the B. and O. into Baltimore.
On this train will go Plateau Com
pany No. 2. of Hot Springs, Company
No. /, of Little Rock; the Court of
Calanthe, and probably companies
from Newport and other points in the
state, who have made arrangements
with the above named roads. The
special train will be composed of
sleepers, chair ears and baggage car,
and G. H. Rohrer, Jr., T. P. A., of the
Rock Island lines, and N. B. Baird, T.
p. A., of the l.. and N, have the as
surance of large crowd on this
trip
The companies of Newport and
Pine Bluff will most likely join the
Hot Springs and Little Rock compan-
les, but are still undecided as to the
route. 1t is said that special cars
will be placed at Pine Bluff and New
port, and will be attached to the spec
ial at B7inkley, if the last named COM
panies decide to lake this route to the
meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-08-01

The Genuine Coca-Cola costs you
only sc; why accept an imitation?
SIT tt
You'll worry if you do not pur-
chase shoes at our sale. Goldberg's
If
Join the Hoosier Club, $10O cash
and $1.0O a week. Reap & Crawford
Furniture Co. tt
Mrs. Harry Daniels, of Four
teenth avenue and Mulberry stree, is
confined to her home by illes:s.
Alaska Refrigerators-W have
all sizes in stock end another car on
the road. This refrigerator will soon
pay for itself in saving OF the ire.
Fox Bros, Hardware Co. 6-5 I'm
We nave two car loads of gas
stoves and ranges. Garland and Quick
Meal makes.-These stoves we have
handled for year sand are the best
money can buy. Fox Bros. Hardware
Co 6-5 I'm
How Are Your Eyes7 Come in
and let our graduate optican examine
them and tell you. No charge. Glasses
carefully fitted and satisfaction guar
anteed at from $3.50 and up. Kahn
& Moore, jewelers., Opticians, 412 Main
street. tt
Pure paint makes progressive
people-Proud to, be property owners.
Pine Bluff needs property owners;
property owners need Sherwin- Will
liams paint. Ask the man at Claud
Clegg &, Co.
"A vicious mule. while being shod
yesterday morning at the shop OF l..
E. LeLaurin, Seventh avenue and
Main street, kicked Jesse Barrett on
the leg, and it is thought that the
limb is broken. Barrett was carried
to his home and a physician sum-
moned and is reported as resting as
comfortably as could be expected at
a late hour last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-08-01

The Sherwin-Williams Paints for
all kinds of good painting. Ask US for
color card. Claud Clegg & Co. 5tt
and Main tt
Our laundry is sanitary and a
sure death to germs of any kind. By
our process the clothes returned to
you are cleaner and more hygenic
than it is possible to obtain by the
usual home washing. You Will be
pleased with the appearance of your
linens. American Excelsior Laundry.
Phone lag. 7-16 tt
-Lost-An opportunity to paint
last fall. How often do we hear that
story? Spring is here: renew your
Brighten UP is the word. both In
side and outside.-A pleasant word
and a smile--A paint brush and can
of Sherwin- Williams paint. This Is
the medium to make happy homes.
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