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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
INHERITANCE TAX LESSlN 1918

State Treasurer Henry Johnsons
warning last spring to the effect that
the inheritance tax for 1913 would
not exceed $500, 900, was wisely made
as the records for the year endlng
Dec. 81, 1913, show that the exact
amount of inheritance tax to De
$40. S11.16 or S414.67152 less than
for 1912. The 1912 tax amounted to
1855, 4S2. 6S.
The diminution of inheritance tax
receipts is accounted for by the fact
fact that nearly all the larger claims
that the state had after the law went
into effect have now been cleaned
up. and no large sums are longer look
ed for. The $40, 900 record for the
year just closed probably is normal
and will not be greatly exceeded for
some time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
CHORAL UNION ORGANIZED

About twenty young people OF the
Congregational church met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. g. Eggert
Wednesday evening, to organize d
choral union. 1t is the purpose Oh
this union to furnish music for the
Sunday evening services. Mrs. Geo.
Purnel has been engaged by the trus-
tees of the church to direct the
Young people Theodric Bradford was
elected as their president and Ceche
Eggert as secretary and treasurer.
They will meet once a week for thel1
regular work and there will also De
occasional social functions. A com
mittee was appointed by the presl-
dent to draw up a constitution and
bylaws
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Dooone that Dog.

Ask May Abbey how her Airdale
pup is-then duck if George Lessey
is within calling distance. Up to a
few days ago they both would have
swelled with conscious pride and
launched into a detailed description
OF the fine points of their dog, but
just at present they haven't a kind
word for Mr.. Hound. And it all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
PROTEST EARLY STATE FAIR

Many of the northern counties of
the state are protesting against the
proposed early date for the state
fair. This is for the reason that
crops will not mature enough to
make the desired showing. This ap-
plies not alone to the northern coun-
ties. bit to the whole state. State
fairs are held in most states at sucn
an early date as to preclude the ex-
exhibiting of mature farm products.
The northern counties are taking
hold of the state fair in manner
that warrants consideration. They
are planning to extend their cooper
alton, and are much displeased with
the proposal Of an earlier date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
WITH THE PHOTO PLAYERS
Alice Washburn in Serious Role.

Alice Washburn in Serious Role.
There undoubtedly were a great
many photo-play fans who were
startled at seeing Alice Washburn
in a serious role in ga Cause for
Thankfulness. " Edison's famous COM
edienne has occasioned such gales
of laughter by her clever caricatures
and irrepressible humor that she has
become associated in the minds of
the public with comedy of every de-
scription. 1t was therefore some
what of a shock to her friends when
she appeared as a sympathetic ser
want with never a smile on her face.
Miss Washburn enjoyed the change
immensely, not that she is tired OF
comedy but because she feared that
everyone, would take her for
clown"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
LATE EASTER THIS YEAR

The f GLOWING concerning movable
festivals and other dat es t o ccur
during the year 1914 is worth know
ing and preserving.
Movable Festivals. = Septuageslma
Sunday, February 8; Sextgensima
Sunday, February Is; Quinquagesima
Sunday. February %; Shrove Tues
day, February "a; Ash Wednesday,
February %; Quadragesima Sunday,
March 1; Mid Lent, March IS; Palm
Sunday, April; Good Friday, April 10;
Easter Sunday, April II; Low Sunday
April 10; Rogation Sunday, May II;
Ascension LAY, May q; Whit Sun
day, May 81; Trinity Sunday, June
Z; Corpus Christi, June II; Thanks
giving Day. November %; Sundays
after Trinity are "a; Christmas falls
on Friday.
Ember Days-March 4, 6, z; June
g. 5, 6; September is, IS, 10; Dec
ember 16, 10, 10.
The four easons-Spring begins
on March 81; summer, June %; aut-
umn, September %, and winter on
December %.
There will be four eclipses during
the year, two of the sum and two
of the moon. The annular eclipse OF
the sun occurs February "a, invls-
ible in America. A partial eclipse OF
the moon takes place March IL and
is visible generally in the United
States at about 8:46 p. NJ, partial
.7c1iDse of the moon occurs again
September 4. A total eclipse OF the
sun takes place August 81, Invisible
to central and western sections,
Washington being just within the
eclipse limits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
HOW TO PRESERVE TOOLS

A simple way to preserve tools is
given by Paul Sladsy instructor in
mechanical practice at the University
of Wisconsin. 1t is simply to wipe
all tools with a piece of waste or a
rag. dipped in cup grease, every
time they get damp. Machine oil,
while not as good as grease, owing
to the fact that it dries up fast,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
BIRTHS

A son to Mr.. and Mrs George
Scott, of Rockford, lie, on Jan. 7.
A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Goethke of Spokane, Wash.
A son to Mr.. and Mrs. A ]. Ku-
java OF Rudolph.
A son to Rev. and Mrs. Laird OF
Lincoln, H. Mrs. Laird was former
ly Miss Helen Conner Of Marshfield
A girl to Mr. and Mrs.---Al Mar
ceau.
A boy to Mr. and Mrs. Gustave
Plowman
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

The order of the Modern Woodmen
of America, Wood Camp No. 1858,
held their annual installation of Of
ficers at their regular meeting on
Thursday evening, Jan. 8. Following
the business session, banquet was
served, the wives and lady friends
of the members being present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Mabel TrunneIle in Thrilling Scenes

Mabel Trunnelle in Thrilling Scenes
Mabel Trunnelle features in big
thrill in THE Actress" in which
she plays the lead. The actress has
tried in every way to kill the love
of John Hayes BARRY O'Moore) but
has failed. She goes motoring and
the chauffeur loses control of the
machine, which plunges down steep
embankment and is dashed to pieces
upon the rocks. We see the car ca
reering madly down the rocks and
out of the tangled mass of wreckage
is lifted the injured actress who is
disfigured for life. 1t is the sort OF
scene that makes one hold his breath
the wonderful realism of Miss Trun-
nelle's acting adding greatly to its
effectiveness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
PERSONAL MENTION

George Richards spent Sunday at
Wausau-
Ben Minnehan spent Sunday at
Kuowlton, visiting with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. J. Richards spent
Sunday with relatives at Rudolph.
Ralph Lunt Of Chicago, was a bust
ness yiistor in the city on Monday
Miss Rose Blum of Marshfield
spent Sunday in the city, a guest OF
TilIie Cizon.
Mrs. Ward Waterman has returned
from a visit with relatives at Irma
anu Wausau.
Herb Snyder and Ad. Peth Of Wau-
sau, were business visitors in the
city on Thursday.
Ben Heger, manager Of the Twin
City Dye Works spent Thursday in
Jefferson. on business.
Miss Lydia Fahrner has resigned
her position as saieslady at the G.
b. Gardner candy store.
Mrs. Amanda Patrick and daugh-
ter Helen, LETT THURSDAY, for a visit
with, relatives at La Crosse.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John HoIlmulIer that was born on
January 6, died on January Z.
Miss Helen Patrick returned Mon
day from La Crosse, where she has
been. visiting relatives for several
days.
Mrs. Albert Knoll of City Point
has been spending several days in
the city, a guest at the VIM. Knoll
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Van Gordon o
Chicago, are in the city for an eX
tended visit at the FrankWhitrock
home
Miss CeciIe Harteau has returned
to her home at Green Bay, after q
visit in the city withNHss Babe
Poirier.
Miss Anna CRUDE has returned to
her home at Atarshtield after
visit in the city at the Paul Binne
boese home.
Miss Grace Goggirs was home from
Stevens Point Normal, to spen
Sunday with her parents. Air an
Mrs. b. r. Gosgins.
Miss Eleanor .Hanneman has acceE
ed a position as saleslady IN tn
wash goods department OF johnson
& Hill store.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson hav
returned to their home at Detroit
Mich. after visit in the city a
The H. f. Anderson home.
MIR. and Mrs. Gilbert Johnson ant
family left Thursday for their home
at Montevedio. Mimi, after visi
in the city with Mrs. sivert John
son.
Mrs. Will Damon left Thursday 10
her home at Madison after spending
a couple Of weeks in the city,
guest OF her parents. MIR. ana Mrs
b. c. Eggert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gardner ar
now located at AIissoula, Montana
They report having seen Captain
Mennett and his daughter. Mrs
Rood. both of whom are well an
prosperous.
Miss Ada shaffer, one Of the teacl
ers in the public schools, is bac
from Rhinelander, where she atten,
ed the funeral services Of her uncl'
Sam Alban, who recently died.
Lives with but part OF brain,
runs the headline over q story fro
Paris medical journal. That's not
ING. We can all point out half 90
en- men who are living with seer
ingIy no brains at all
Mr.. and Mrs. H T. Ellis ente
tanned a number of their friends
their home on Grand Avenue Satu
day evening. Games We're playe
dancing INDUCED in and dain'
refreshments were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

Amount on hanu.. --0'o0
Note that amount paid for dues
is $3.50 less than half of dues, for
this year paid The Federation ooara
reouest that the members bring or
send their dues to the next meeting
on Jan. 10th.
Mrs. L. Reichel, Sec.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
MINER SHOT BY SOLDIER
Crosses Sentry Line After Refusing
to Halt,

to Halt.
TRINIDAD, Colo, Jan. 13.-Johr
Jerman, a miner, was shot and killed
by a mflitiaman on sentry duty here
on Sunday night when he refused to
halt at command and crossed the
sentry line into the military camp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

Another fallacious theory is the
one to the effect that country dog
can be taught to. go down to the
pasture and drive up the COWS,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
BOOKS BY PARCEL POST

Postmaster General Burleson has
submitted to tho interstate commerce
commission a schedule of rates which
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK

The new Federal Banks provided
for by the last Congress VIII make
It possible for those banks which
join the Reserve Association to fur
nish the very best Of service to
their customers, both borrowers and
deD sitoTs.
In accordance with our custom Of
adopting new methods which will
enable Us to improve our service We
Immediately filed our application for
membership and have the honor Of
being the first bank in this section
to take this important step.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

You can learn all there is to
know about a rich man by merely
watching his children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
REPORT OF CIVIC FEDERATION
Receipts.

Receipts.
April T, 1913, bal. in bank. $2l7.O3
Dues received. =. 56.5o
Chautauqua.. =. $3.50
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
First National Bank
Grand Rapids. Wiz.

"The Bank that does things for you"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30

While it should make no differ
ence from part of the state man
may come in order to be eligible
for Supreme Judge the friends of
James T. Blair are making a great
to do about Blair being the only
candidate for this Office, living
North of the Missouri River. Both
Mr.. RAIDER and Mr.. Blair spend
most of their time in Jefferson
City as their official duties keep
them there. The home of Mr..
RAIDER is Brunswick and he has
voted in North Missouri oftener
than Mr.. Blair and continues to
vote at Brunswick. The friends of
Mr.. Blair have made a serious mis-
take in raising this question. You
are voting for a North Missouri
man when you vote for Blair or
RAIDER. But that is not the ques
ton. The State wants the man
who is in every way best qualified
for that important position. Both
are able. honorable, worthy gentle
men, and able lawyers. So far as
we are able to ascertain Perry S.
RAIDER is the best fitted to fill the
place and for that reason we are
for Perry RAIDER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30
To The Democrats of Monroe County


To The Democrats of Monroe County
| am a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Supreme
Judge of Missouri, and | ask you to
vote for me next Tuesday, by
scratching the names of the other
two candidates. | was born and
educated in the State. was raised
in Saline county, licensed to prac-
tice law in Howard and have done
nearly all my voting in Charlton. |
have practiced law continuously for
26 years. both in the circuit courts
and the Supreme court. and as Re-
porter of the Supreme Court for II
years have written the points and
prepared for publication over 1000
of the judges written opinions. This
double experience has been On un-
usual preparation for the duties of
Supreme Judge, and proves that |
am capable of a great deal of hard
work.
was a candidate for this nomi-
nation in 1912, and carried nearly
two-thirds of the counties and went
to St. Louis with nearly ten thous-
and votes ahead of my chief oppo-
nent, and was defeated in the entire
State by only 1892 votes out of a
total of more than 215,000.
clearly demonstrated in that cam
paign that was the choice of the
country voters and of the free vot-
ers of the entire State. | am now
being opposed by the machine poll
ticians of st. Louis-the worst ele-
ment in that City. That crowd
should not be permitted to name
a Supreme Judge. appeal to the
free men of the country to stand by
me. The fine race / made two
years ago. my thorough prepare.
ton, the immense amount of work
| have done for the Democratic
party, and my capacity for grea,
labor. should argue strongly in my
favor.
Very truly yours,
PERRY S. RAIDER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30

Suppose that the man who for
political purposes styles himself
Farmer" Jones should have in his
employ man who has been work
ing for him for the past 10 years.
That man has been getting a good
salary and has given good service
Mr.. Jones is pleased with the man
and his work. Do you suppose Mr..
Jones would discharge that man
and give his job to another man
who is not tried, has had no expert
ence in the line of work for which
Mr. Jones needs a good man, just
because another fellow comes along
and says MIR. Jones you have been
paying Mr.. A. big salary for 10
years. Fire him now and give me
the job Of course MIR. Jones
would not discharge his faithful
servant especially if he had some
very important work to be done
and had found his servant very
efficient and worthy and we'll quail
flied to do the work. Yet, this is
what Farmer" Jones is asking the
people of the Second Congressional
District to do. The only objection
he can offer to Rucker is that Jones
wants the job. The people are sat
isfed with Rucker and all who ap-
prove of good faithful work should
do all they can to make the cleo.
ton of Rucker unanimous.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30
County Candidates.

The County Candidates were with
us Monday and as advertised spoke
at the North Park that evening. A
good audience was present to hear
the several candidates present their
claims. Roy B. Meriwether acted
as chairman of the meeting and in
his pleasant way introduced the
several speakers. T. D. Jones was.
first and asked the voters to give
him a job as Congressman but gave
no reason why he should receive a
vote, excert that he wanted the
office He did not state his position
on any question, so the only excuse
that could be made was that he
wants the salary. Jones was fol-
lowed by the several county candi-
dates who told the people of their
claims and gave reasons why they
should receive votes. The candi-
dates are splendid lot of gentle
men and Monroe County will have
good officers regardless of vino may
be selected as standard bearers next
Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30

For years we have been hearing
about the East being able to get
what it wanted in Congress. The
reason for this was because it kept
men in Congress for a long time, did
not change Congressman just be-
cause some other fellow came along
and wanted the pay Of the office
regardless of what the result would
be to the people. Missouri now has
a strong able delegation and conse-
quently the delegation is in position
to do much for the good of the peo-
pie. Our Congressman, Judge Ruck-
er, is in the front rank, he is close
to the President. He is the man
for the place. Vote for him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30

From all parts of the dlstric
come encouraging reports for Judge
Rucker. The people recognized in
him the man worthy and well quail
flied to fill the position in such a
manner as to result in the greatest
good to all the people. There is
not one man among you having
important work to do requiring
special fitness and having in your
employ a man who for 16 years has
served you faithfully; a man whom
you know is capable to do the work
and do it right, a man who is al
ways pleasant and courteous, a man
who is ever watching after your in
terests, a man whom the fellow who
is seeking to get the advantage OF
you wishes you did not have in
your employ, would discharge that
faithful and efficient servant just to
give the job to some untried, I'M
trained man whom every one
knows could not give the good
service your old servant has given
and will continue to give, if you do
not discharge him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30

This is the time when Democrats
cannot be too careful in selecting
their congressman. When one who
is good and true has been found
and it is proven that he has the
ability, the energy to make good
congressman. that he is a true
friend of the people. then it is the
duty to keep such a congressman on
duty. Just at this time he is need
ed to help make the Wilson admin
istratiOn the best in the history of
America. Rucker has been tried
and is found true.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30

There are eight counties in the
Second Congressional District. From
reports received from many places
Rucker will carry at least seven Of
these counties and many who are
best posted claim that he will also
carry Livingstone, Jones home coun-
ty. Monroe should make Rockers
majority as large as possible and
the Democrat asks all friends to
vote for Rucker because he can and
will do most for all the people.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30

the towering shrubbery, are gorgeous
i'll the early springtime. The open
spaces shown in this plot are reserved
for lawn. In the center is lily pool,
having a cement basin. A gazing
globe IS at one end and a sun dial op-
posite. At each side of the garden are
semi-circular white benches which in
vite one to tarry.
A scheme for Il more pretentious
garden having stately Lombardy pop
lars and a pergola at the rear, has
proved popular. Beneath the latter is
placed group of white garden furni-
ture. Perennial borders frame the
lawn with brilliant color. An edge of
lockwood is exceedingly good. Plant
tall-growing hollyhocks and mallow
marvels in the background. Masses
Of helianthus, coreopsis and peoples
should appear in prominent groups.
Foxgloves, English larkspur and hardy
phloX should be planted in abundance.
Japanese iris, snapdragon and gay
Sweet Williams are good just within
the shortcut lockwood border. Step
ping-stones lead to the artistic sun
dial and pedestal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30

Perry RAIDER is a North Missouri
man, in the prime of life, thorough
ly acquainted with the work of the
Supreme Court by reason of his
experience in digesting over 1000
opinions as Supreme Court Report
er and in his rs years of law prac-
tice, He will greatly aid in bring.
ing the court docket up to date
and keeping it up. AS a member
of the Commission Judge Blair
wrote only uwentyfour Opinins in
1918, Judges Burgess and CAN'T
each would write from rs to 95
opinions each year. If the Supreme
Judge is selected because he is the
man best qualified in every way for
the place it will 60 to Perry S
RAIDER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30
LEEIJIN-Ut4 Town.
RLilT1TLTPS p
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% WDNSS
GARDEN PLAN WELL LIKED
&Hid Out Along Llnes Of the IIIustra-
ton Il VIII Be Of PerVna-
nent Beauty.

A very helpful plan for identifying
the garden is shown in the accom-
panying illustration, which, II care.
fully followed, will give results that
are successful and OF permanent
beauty.
In the plan well-designed borders
are filled with shrubbery in the cor
ners, or the rear. and hardy peren-
malls in the foreground. These should
be planted according to their height
and color. Foxgloves, peonies and
Oriental peoples are excellent for
grouping. Both German and Japan
csc irises and brilliant Sweet Williams
must find a place here also. Narcis.
sus and daffodils give a perfect effect
IL planted as a border about the entire
sweep of beds. These, together with
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30

Monroe County now has the OPP
portunity to have one of her splen-
did citizens elevated to the position
of Speaker of the Missouri House of
Representatives and we do not be-
lieve that the voters will let the OPP
portunity pass by. Mr.. Boyd is one
of MisSouris most able citizens. He
is faithful in the discharge of his
duties. He would make a Speaker
who would be a credit to Monroe
County.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-30
LOOKS TO PUBLIC WELFARE
Kansas City Institution Might Well
Be Copied by other Big centers
Of Population.

The beard of public welfare is an
institution in which Kansas City has
set an e. nple for the whole country.
Delegatiors from other places repeat
eddy have visited the city to study the
workings of the board with the idea
of applying it's principles at home.
The latest city to take the matter
up is Chicago Recently Mr.. Jacob
Billikopf of the Kansas City board
was invited to explain its operation
to the Chicago Association of Com
MERGE Following his address an
ordinance has been introduced in the
Chicago council by Prof. G. E. Mer-
Ram, an alderman, to establish de-
partment Of public welfare with two
bureaus.
One is the bureau of employment,
which is to operate municipal lodging
houses and gather information on gen
sral working conditions, as well as to
help persons find work. The second is
the bureau of social surveys, to col
lect information on living conditions
In Chicago and to recommend ordi
nances for their betterment.
The Judiciary committee of the
council has unanimously recommend
Cd tho ordinance for passage. Cities
generally are beginning to assume
larger responsibilities for better con
ditionn of living.