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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
G.R. SCHUMAN SUPT.
OF PUBLIC WORKS

The adjourned meeting of the city
council was held Monday night. All
the aldermen except Ketchum, An
drewand Davis were present, Mayor
Cohen presiding
G.. r. Schuman was appointed Su-
perintendent of Public Works.
A resolution was adopted to create
a commission of five to be known as
the Water and Electric commissi on
this commission to have charge of
the business management of the wa
ter and electric departments.
The city attorney was instructed
to draw up an ordinance creating this
commission. The rest of the meeting
was taken up with the usual routine
work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10

duced Mr. Roberts as Judge John
Roberts
The first part concluded with the
closing chorus, Grand Rapids, The
Heart Of Wisconsin
Messrs c. F. Bandelin and r. w
Morse opened the OHo with clarinet
duet which was greatly appreciated.
The tonaI work and brilliant execu-
ton as well as the phrasing of this
number showed the performers to
De artists.
While the boys" were washing off
the war paint and getting ready for
the OHo acts, o. r. Roenius made
q curtain speech in which he gave
some very interesting facts concern
ing the Benevolent Protective Order
Of Elks. This talk was intersperced
with witticisms and appealed to the
large audience. There is no doubt
but what Mr.. Roenius planted a seed
in the hearts Of many CT his men
hearers that Will sprout into an ap-
pIication for membership in this great
lodge.
A dancing specially by Messrs. Bah
cock and Leroux was a pleasing mum
Der. The gentlemen showing a great
range of intricate and fancy steps.
This act closed whit dancing by lit
tie Miss Bahcock, a tinty tot of very
few y ars.
Gus Bronson in a Norwegian shet
was excellent. Mr.. Bronson made a
decided hit with his dialect stories
and showed versatility that was a
mazing He was forced to respond
to repeated encores. Mr.. Bronson
is II years Of age.
The Revised Radison Orchestra by
Messrs. Hugh Goggins, Louis Peyruse,
and Herbert Saecker was the hit OF
the show. 1t was one long scream
from start to finish. The make up,
the actions, music, the instruments,
in fact everything in the act was
funny, supremely funny. The use of
the stools, upon which the players
sat. as an accompaniment. had the
house in an uproar of laughter all
the time. At the close of the act
the audience would not be denied
and the gentlemen had to respond
with another selection which was in
the nature OF a cornet solo played by
MIR. Peyruse accompanied by Messrs.
Goggins and Saecker on the violin
and clarinet respectively.
Have ycu seen Harry Lauder? If
you saw L. E. Ransom Wednesday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
BASE BALL TALK

1t is a little chilly these days to
think of playing base ball, but it Dis
not too cold to think and dream about
it. Some of the fans are having beau
tifhll dreamsY-some see a fast team
that will take the measure of the
team from that foreign land known
as Stevens Point. There's a stir in
the air. Base ball is being talked and
within d week or two there will be
a meeting of the fans and something
WILL be done. It's pretty sure even
NOW, that Grand Rapids will be on
the base ball map of the State of
Wisconsin,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
FUNERAL SERVICE
MRS. WHITNEY

The remains CT Mrs. Emily j.
Whitney, who died recently in Wash
ington, D. c., while on her way home
from Florida to Maine, arrived here
on the c. NJ & st. Paul. passenger
Saturday evening, April ), accompan-
led by her son, Max H. Whitney and
wife of Chicago The remains We're
conveyed to the undertaking rooms
of j. f. Raglan, until the funeral thine
which occurred on Sunday afternoon,
at three o'clock, April g. 1913, at the
First Congregational church in this
city. The services were attended by
her old time neighbors and friends
who used to know her Intimately whe1
she was a resident of this city. The
floral offerings were many and beau
tifuI The services We're e9ndE4ted
by Rev. E. S. Guilbert, pastor OF
the Congregational church in Ne
koosa, Wis, on account of the alb
sence cf Rev. Fred Staff, who is in
California His sermon was excel
| lent and brought comfort and salts
| faction to the mourners and C. d time
| friends who had gathered there to
pay their last respects to noble
| Christian mother, whose virtues and
many amiabla qualities were well
known while she was a member OF
this church and a resident of this
city.
Mrs. Emily j. Whitney was born
at Buxton Center, Maine, June 5,
1886. and therefore was in her sew
| enty-seventh year. She was married
at her old home in Buxton Center,
Maine in 1867, to DIR. George w. Whit
ney, who preceded her in death in
1901. They came to Grand Rapids
in 1868, where they resided until the
year 1885. After leaving Grand Rap
ids. they lived some time in Marshall
Mimi, and then at Cooksville, Tenn,
where DR.. Whitney died. Since the
doctors death Mrs. Whitney has
made her home with a sister and
brother at the old native place in
| Buxton Center, Maine. Her last Wis
it to Grand Rapids was last May, De
coration time, when she was a guest
of friends in this city. Ehe united
with the Congregational church in
1871, and has always been a devoted
member of some church ever since.
| She was the mother of five children,
all born in Grand Rapids, four hav-
| ing died in infancy, one surviving,
Max H. Whitney, a lawyer, in the
city of Chicago.
Mrs. Emily Whitney was lovely
! Christian character whose life might
we'll be emulated on account of her
many charming virtues. She was a
devoted wife AMI mother,w hose Chris
| tan traits of character made them
| selves felt wherever she has resid-
ed. Her husband, DR.. Geo. w. Whit
ney was the first resident physician
in the city of Grand Rapids, coming
here as a young man in the early
fiftieS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method and oppoTtun
" to express our heartfelt thanks
to all neighbors and friends for their
sympathy and help during the illness
death and funeral service of our be-
loved son Robert.
Sincerely yours,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Arnett
and Family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
COMMITTED TO IN
DUSTRlAL SCHOOL

William Veldhouse, a fourteen-year
old boy, was committed to the Indus
trial school for boys at Waukesha
by Justice Edward n Pomainville,
Tuesday afternoon. The boy was
brought here from Pittsville by I'm
dersheriff WeIch. Veldhouse is a
vagrant and is said to have been
wandering around sleeping wherever
he could. Sheriff Cowell took the
boy to Waukesha Wednesday morn
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Council ber, April End, 1913.
Council met in adjourned session.
Mayor Cohen presiding.
Present, Aldermen Billmeyre, MIC
Carthy, Getzlaff, Nash, Lukaseski,
Yeschke, Wittrock, Anderson, Damon
and Jeffrey. There being no quorum
on motion, council adjourned, until
April 18th at s p. M.
II G, Gordon, J. A. Cohen,
Clerk. Mayor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
CARD OF THANKS

Joseph LaMadeline and his daush-
ter, Mrs. Frank Noel, of the vii
thod and opportunity Of expressing
their sincere and heartfelt thanks
to their neighbors and friends who
kindlv assisted and extended their
sympathy during the death and fun
eral services of their beloved wife
and mother, Mrs. Joseph I4aMadeEne.
They also desire To express their
thanks for the many floral offerings
sent them on this occasion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10

Your usual form of acknowledge
ment is all that is necessary. | hope
there will be more to follow
Yours truly,
F. j. Wood, President.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10

you do not need to see the original
Harry Lauder, who gets the biggest
salary paid on the American vaJde-
vile stage Mr. Ransom s inper-
sonaticn was perfect. He must be
genuinely Scotch, for no other ma
donaity can get that burr to its Rs.
This number made a big hit, espec-
tally with those who have seen the
original Lauder, The big successful
show closed with an Indian sketch
by Gus Bronson and Tribe. This
sketch shows the coming Of the In
dians, the smoking of the pipe Of
peace, the good fellowship between
the Indians and whites and winds up
with a rollicking rag melody sung by
the company
NOTES ON THE SHOW.
The girls were all crazy about Her
bert Saecker's shape.
Hugh Goggins ought to get the
money" with that make up.
Mr. Ransom 5 Kitty costume made a
hit with-guess?
Earnle Andrews was the best look
ing coon in the bunch.
Art Mulroy might have come from
9th and State if we did not know
different. Looked like real one
from the black belt in Chi
1t is said that C. A Normington's
song, I'm The Guy" was taken from
Mcintyre and HEATH'S great produc
ton, ''The Ham Tree"
The Raddison Orchestra could
make good on the big time .
All the real men in town want to
be EIks now. Otto Roenius' talk and
the show did the business. Even the
girls would like to be Elkesses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
WHAT ABOUT OUR CEMETERIES

At this time of the year when We
think Of cleaning our lawns, carting
away refuse, and otherwise beautify-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10

The actual vote for and against
the taking over of the Electric Light
Plant was:
For taking it over ........... Ola
Against taking it over ...... 450
Majority for o4
The returns from the first ward
cut down the majority 27, the ward
voting 26 for and SO against the pro
position.
The first and third wards were the
only two wards in which the majori-
ty were against the taking over OF
the plant.
The figures given in the Daily Re-
porter Wednesday were official and
taken from the return sheets from the
different wards,
The totals for Justice of the Peace
Roberts ........'...... 90
Snyder ........'..'..'' 1l'
465
Roberts majority 465D
Miss Clara LANAI spent Sunday
at her home in Rudolph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
THE SHOW.

After q finely played overture the
curtain went up on the first part
The stage set was prettiIy arranged,
The letters 3. P. o. E. were suspend
ed from the flies over the front cen
ter of the stage. These letters were
formed OF electric I4glt bulbs and
Zach letter was lighted during the
progress of the opening chorus and re
NAMED lighted during the entire first
part. The opening chorus was simDl,
great The part relating to the 3.
?. o. Z. sign and to Grand RAPIDS
The Heart Of Wisconsin" brought
cheers and great applause. The Op-
ening chorus as well as the closing
were by CIeve Akey, a member of the
local lodge The jokes were timely,
opp0rtune and up to the last 1000th
OF minute in freshness. The cracks
at local people were certainly good
and the end-men showed great origin
ity in the seasonable topics All the
songs were good. The songs of the
end men made great hits. That's
Going Some, sung by Charlie Lara
ME, I'm The Guy, sung by c. A.
NormingtOn, and Waiting for the Re
bert E Lee sung by A. P. Mulroy,
made the biggest hits, probably be-
cause of the Interpolation of wit and
satire. I'm Going to Take the First
Train Back, sung by F. B. Warner,
I'm Unlucky'' sung by R. l. Nash,
made big hits
The ballad singers, f. M. Schnabel,
Herbert Roach and John Roberts
We're all coed. InterlOoutor o. R.
Roenius made hit when he intro
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
ELKS HINSTRELS
SCORE SUCCESS
Better Than the est--SurpaSs
all Previous Efforts.

Days Theatre was packed to capa
city Wednesday evening. The i'm
mense crowd turned cut to see tne
best HlnsTeIs ever put on a local
Stage. After Witnessing Wednesday
evenings performance, it does not
seem possible that any. couiG be bet
ter. There was not a dull min =
from the overture to the final CTR
fafp
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10

Miss Clara LANAI spent Sunday
at her home in Rudolph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10
MAJORITY ONLY 64
Roberts Majority, 465.

The actual vote for and against
the taking over of the Electric Light
pIopf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-10

uTOp III W1ItH you dIc IceIIHS III tHe
mood to have a chat, to know that
your parlor furniture is just what it
should be- We shall be glad to have
yon come in and see the big line OF
parlor furniture we have, look it over
whether you are thinking of buying
or not.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-01-31
AWAKENED BY RETREATiNG
SOLDIERS AND SWEPT ALONG.

ut was early next morning that
mother was awakened by rumbllng
which she thought was thunder. Soon
q nying trooper dashed by crying that
the Black Horse Cavalry were coming
At daylight tho road was chokcd with
retreatins men routed and falling back
I to Washington. In the horrible confu-
sion mother. who was only seventeen,
/ was swept along with the defeated
troors and lost father for six days.
-. ter she acted as a nurse on many
{hatuefields and saw father promot ed
tour times for gallantry. When he
twas wounded at Chancellorsville she
cared for him and until the war ended
gas never separated from him by more
man . few miles.
After tho war she aided him In nat
eating his original oil burning engine
for steam vessels. This was tried out
In Boston forty years ago. when the
Mayor and city officials were In a
party which called all day on an OIL
driven steamer.
Somehow or other the Government
was not ready for fathers invention
and nothing came Of 1t until his patents
elapsed and men with more capital be-
gan to believe the Idea practlca ble."
Col. Foote became prominent IN the
oil fields of Pennsylvania and at the
time OF his death was accounted
wealthy. Mrs. Foote. who was only
slxty-seven years old, died yesterday Of
pneumonia after two days illness. She
was a woman OF remarkable executive
ability and extra ordinary courage. She
leaves three daughters and a son.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-01-31
GUM.CHEWING HABIT
A MENACE TO ATHLETES.
Injuries Stomach and Eyes, Declares
Y. N. &. A. Doctor-Over-
done It's a "Vice."

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3l.-A warning
against the excessive use Of chewing
gum has been issued to the $500 ath-
letes Of the Y. NJ. c. A. by DR.. s. H..
Greene jr.. dean of tho associations
physical examination stan.
"The immoderate use of chewing
gum" said DR.. Greene. may lead to
stomach disorders and occasionally may
also be a conducive cause Of weak eyes.
n do not mean TO say that large
number of Y. NJ. c. A. athletes carry
the practice OF chewing gum till It be-
comes a vice, but some have. Gum
chewing In moderation has very little
or no III effect and at times 1t may
even help digestion. but tho gum should
bs thrown away when the sweetness
has left II. for by that time the pepsin.
which II the beneficial part Of the prep
sratton. has been entirely extracted"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-01-31
TWINS BORN 80 HOURS APART
Beg, Girl and Mother Doing Finely
doctors Astonished.

4 boy was born to Mrs. Doolan Troy
Of No. 8 Dale place. Yonkers. at 8 A. NJ.
jan n. He weighed little more than
etUht pounds. Thirty-two hours later a
SiIl. Weighing nine pounds. was born
"a Mrs. Troy. All three are doing
spSsndtdly. Mrs. Troy was UP and
around yesterday.
Or, Clarence w. Buokmaster. the at
tending physician. considers the case
reuaa rkable. as do other Yonkers ply
sicians. Mrs. Troy's husband Is EN-
pioysd IN the plant of the Federal Sugar
Refining Company at Yonkers. They
have had three other children. blu;
only one lived.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-01-31
Distinguishing
GIMBEL February Sale of Furniture
Which Begins Tomorrow, with Averae

TO Justify its existence nowadays February Furniture Sale must have
distinguishing exellences
encouraging growth GBEI halyay proves
the New York public critical it always has discovered their points Of
nority
They not boomerang sasn them there unworthy Fur
nime to come home to rost."
Every February Sale which soy
though intended for stock
Character the dominating quality in the whole collection
which careful makng
woods; beauty simple harmonious lines.
And in presenting THIS FEBRUARY FURNITURE OCCASION
we invite
The Most Careful COMPARISON By
Experienced Furniture Buyers
We nci CONSTRUCTION Furniture
We invite the judgment cultured Nw Workers the STYLECORREC7.
NESS and GOOD TASTE of The patterns shoun
We The the VAL YES tvesenhd-Ombad wHh
the best be found aseWhve
by SUPPLYING YOU WITH FUR
NTURE
BEST
undesirable "odd lots that might glad rid Of
This February Sale still based on the ruled before January
goods But the Furniture this all bought the
figured on the old prices and the
Besides purchases reduced 10 all the
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-01-31
ROMANCE Of WAR
IS REVEALED IN
WIDOWS DEATH
As Southern Girl Mrs. Foote
We'd Her Northern Captain
Despite Opposition.

ne story of a civil war romance
wAore \ Southern girl. In the face OF
oeRacism, married her Northern captain.
Ned with him on the eve OF Slmptcr and
followed him through four years fight
ing was told to-day by the daughter of
MPs. LINDA La Mar Foote. widow OF Col.
Henry Rutger Foote, who Is dead at
her residence. No. 81 West Nghty-sec-
ond street.
Linda la Mar married Capt. Foo;e,
y. &. A.. at Macon. Ga. IA 1861. The
Ia Mars. like other Georgia families,
were bitter against the North and took
the visits OF the young captain In such
troubled times almost as an afTrolt.
Their daughter was only sixteen. and
the thought OF losing her to the enemy
was unbearable. Linda married her cap
tain. In the first days OF the honey
moon war was declared The bride IN
sisted on going to the front with her
husband. and was at the first battle of
Bull Run.
Mother often told us Of that first ter
rible defeat" said Mrs. Howard ". Van
Qelder. her daughter. to-day. Before
the fighting began she was hurried to
the rear and quartered In n small farm
house by her husband, who assured hei
the Johnny Rebs' would never dare face
n
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-24
Willing to Step Down.

Huerta wants to step down and ont before he is put down and out Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-24
T. R. in Piker Class

Folks used to think that Roosevelt was something of a precedeht-smash- CT, but evidently he was only a novice in the business.-Omah Bee.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-24

yellow ribbon to match and the bridesmaids had arm punches of yell low marguerftes with ribbon to match.
 Miss Grace R. Morris. of New Lon- don. cousin Of the bride. and daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Richard c. Mor- ris of New London, was maid of hon. or. She wore a white silk gown.
 George Capen, of Albany, N. Y., a chum of the groom, was best man and the bridesmaids were Miss Alma Dunn of Bedding, Pa, Miss Edith Warren of New London, Miss Grace Saunders and Miss Lillian Clark of Niantic, who all wore yellow dresses.
 Albany. N. Y. Truman c. Chfpman of New London Robert Hedlock of Hartford and Fritz B. Dart, of Mantle.
 After the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of the brides par ents in Grand street where a recep- ton was held and a collation served.
 MT. and Mrs. Whited left on the stopped at Mantle for the occasion, and they will visit Atlantic City, Washington and Buffalo on their we'd ding trip and will be at home in Schenectady to their friends after June 1.
 MT. Whited is promising young man and is graduate of Williston seminary and Syracuse university, 1909, and a member of the Simga Chi fraternity. He is special agent for an indemnity company at Albany, N. Y. His bride is a graduate of the Will Hams Memorial institute of New Lon don, Laseil seminary, of Auburnda1e, Mass, and Drexel institute of Phil adelphia. Mrs. Whited has been pop ular among the younger set.
 The brides gift to the bridesmaids were silver slipper buckles.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-24
M. B. RING DECLINED REELECTION As State President For Master Hoseshoerad Held Olce
 Three Terms-Wlliam Shannon of Hartford Elected His 9. Successor in Annual Convention at New London

Meriden, Hartford, Middietown. Willi- mantle Rockville, Norwich. New Lon don, Winsted and Waterbury. There is an aggregate membership of $50.
 The meeting of the state association convened in Lyric hall in the morning. l. recessed at z.30. and the visitor $ were guests at dinner at the Crocker ECrse of the Rowe Cork Go. of Hart ford William Kennefc. representing that company. was the special host of the horseshoers. The cont entlon re sumed it's selection of new officers.
 M B. Ring Declines.
 The following officers were elected at the afternoon session of the conven- ton: 9
 President William Shannon If Hartford first vice president,t'. Wood : worth of Coventry: second vice presi- oent Joseph McNamara of this city ; s.crtary and treasurer, C. F. Adams -Df Eanie lson.
 Michael B. Ring of this city, who las served three consecutive years pl ident of the association. decli3ed reelection.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-24
ENJOYAGOOD DINNER Avoid Stomach Distress or Indigestion After Eating
 Mi-o-na

Let us tell you how to enjoy a good dinner so that the heartiest meal will set well on your stomach, cause no unpleasant and disagreeable eref- fects; no kick back. as it were.
 We will show you how to regain the appetite of your childhood: and, best of all. perfect enjoyment of your food.
 There is no hard work; no need of a rigid diet list; no disagreeable medi- cine. instead. eat what you like, when you want it. and use Afi-o-na Stomach Tablets. Mi-o-na spells stomach com fort. It's action on the food in the stomach is immediate It is not only digestive giving prompt relief, but a specific for stomach ills. Mi-o-ra strengthens the digestive organs, sooths the irritated membrane and increases the flow of digestive fluids so that the stomach is always ready to care for the food as nature intended.
 Do not continue to suffer with that uncomfortable feeling after hearty meal. Get box of Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets today-always keep them in the house-carry them when travel ing. To enjoy life is to enjoy your meals.
 Money always refunded if Mi-o-na is not satisfactory. The Lee & Os- good and druggists everywhere. 5ec a large box.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-24
WHITED-DE WOLF WEDDING
 WAS BRILLIANT EVENT
At Niantie Congregations Church on
 Tuesday Evening.

In the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, Miss Clara Irene DeWolf. only daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ashhel DeWolf was united in marriage to Milton Reuben Whited gafional church at Mantle Tuesday beautifully decorated with laurel palms ferns and daffodils. the color scheme being yellow and green.
 At the appointed hour the brides maids entered the church from the rear and marched down the center aisle where they met the bride and then marched to the altar to the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin. which was played on the organ by B. F. Howell, Jr, ILL B., of New York city, a friend of the groom. The bridal party passed up the aisle and was met at the altar by the groom and best man, where the ceremony was performed under an arch of laurel and dafodils, which gave a curtain effect.
 The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. J. William Knappenberger. pastor of the church, who used the old Epis- copalian service.
 The bride made a charming appear ance, being attired in white silk, trimmed with Irish crochet and wore a bridal veil
 of sweet peas and white Killarney roses The maid of honor carried an arm bunch of melody roses with