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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
MAN
BUYS LOCAL
! BUSINESS
Hill HH#WE u
Grand Rapids Tailoring Company
Changes Hands.

Charles w. ZitnAck of Baltimore,
has purchased the Grand Rapids
Tailoring Company of this city from
Frank Mazur. Mr. zitnick will take
Immediate possession OF the busi--
ness and intends to enlarge the stock
and extent of trade.
Mr.. Nfnick Is am excellent tailor
and has had hg city experience. He
was obliged TO leave Baltimore be-
cause OF LII. health and came to Wis
consh and has been engaged in bus
mess for several months at Necedah
Having entirely necovered his health,
he began looking for a location in
q larger city and selected this city
as one In which he thought he could
do a good business.
Mr. Ntnick, his wife and seven
children have rented the house at
869 Sixth street south and are now
living there.
Having the large trade already
built up by Mr.. Mazur to start
with, Mr. Sitnick will no doubt, be
successful In increasing the business
in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
LETTER IDENTIFIES
MAN KILLED BY CARS
District Attorneys Search For
Relatives of Train Victim is
Successful.

District Attorney Chas. E. Briere
has received a letter from England,
which practically proves that the
man killed by the c. M & ST. P.
passenger train near Rudolph some
time ago, was John Murphy. The
district attorney has been running
down all possible avenues that might
lead to the positive Identification of
the dead man. A letter written from
Keighley, Yorkshire, England, throws
some light on the character OF the
man killed by the train.
The Letter is dated Keighley, Sept.
5, 1914. The letter is as follows:
Mr.. Chas. E. Briere. Dear Sir
Your letter of the oath ult to hand
and Mr.. Murphy wishes me to thank
you for your kindness in communi--
eating the facts to him. am very
sorry to say that the man found
dead will probably be John Murphy,
age 25 years; he was born in Novem-
Der, 1888, the son of John Murphy,
of Wastgate Kingley Yorkshire. The
deceased was young man that ney-
er stayed in a place long; he seem
ed to be of rowing disposition. The
last time that we heard of him was
that he was out of employment and
in the district that he has been
found The note that was found in
his possession was a means that
he adopted so that If anything hap
pened to him they would know his
home address.
Il might say that Mr.. John Muir
ply and family are in rather poor
at present, owing to
the lack of employment through the
war. The deceased is insured for a
small amount.
Again thanking you on behalf Of
Mr.. John Murphy, l remain
Yours truly,
VIM. H. BAKER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
FIREMAN EAT
CHICKEN CHOWDER

No less than thirty firemen ,nem-
beTs OF the board of public works
honorary members and Henry Gaulhs
sat down to the best chicken chowd@
that has been cooked up since year
ago.
Gas sashuI:asa WIS TIA cook an y
almost blew himself and the chowd--
ef out of sight Ehen the stove blew
up. But 1t Nas impossible fo< the
fire ftand to start anything and get
away with 1T with that gang of wa
ter shooters ON hand. BUT, they had
to go out and get an oil stove so
that Gus could findsh the good work.
Seventeen Pradrde chickens went in
to the pot, Some OF the gang that
WAS there last night have been cluck-
Ing and scratc hing all day.
Fire Chief Philleo surveyed the
way his men went after the east
with alarm and putting the tape ON
thsm found that they were all swell
ed up over the affair Art Rintle--
man ate so much that he positive
ly looked TAT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24

The Marshfieid voters evidently
believed that length OF service is to
the credit of a man rather than OF
from which one would
Judge they regarded the fourth term
bugbear as fhmsy reason for Gus
ter proceedings. To dismiss an hon
cts, efficient servant because Of
faithfulness seems absurd and is
considered poor policy Marshfield
News.
AS might be expected the Marsh
field News has come out OF its hid
ing now that the primary Is over.
Prior TO the primary it was as sill
ent as a clam Just one sweet word
In the Marshfield News before the
primary would OF looked mighty good
to some OF Its candidates. Why 'can
the stuff until after the primary !?
In case OF the Marshfield News it
is very easy to see Why the tail
Eags the dog" The continuation Of
county patronage is the substance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
RUNAWAY BOY
RETURNED HOME

n Voight, a boy eleven years old,
who has been taken care of by the
town authorities of Pboyer for the
last week, was today brought to this
city and will be returned to his
parents in the town of Hiles, this
county.
The boy ran AWAY from home
about a week ago and went to Plov-
er. The officials OF that town have
been trying to locate his parents
and were misled into believing that
the boy came from Jackson county
District Attorney Chas. E. Briere re-
ceived a phone message this morn
ing, which led to the information
that the boy at PIover was the Lad
missing from the town of Hiles.
Undersheriff Bluett was instructed
to get the boy and return him to
his parents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24

ved. We al wish Rev. Logan and
his family a pleasant and successful
year.
Mrs. L P Witter received a teIe-
gram from her mother, Mrs. Gibson,
TO the effect that she had been in
a railway wreck on the lake shore
railroad cut east, but escaped en-
tirely uninjured. Mrs. Gibson's many
friends viii be very glad to learn
Of her good fortune.
Mrs Tim Riley and daughters,
Vella and Nora, who have been
spending two weeks in the East are
on their way home. Miss Nora VIII
stop at Chicago for weeks visit at
the Oberbeck home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delap of Plainville,
are visiting at the home of Mr..
Delap's aunt, Mrs. John McCathie.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
HEART OF GRAND
RAPIDS PEOPLE
IN RIGHT PLACE
Ladies' of the Federation to be
Congratulated Collected
$457.21 on Tag Day

About thirty ladies Of the Fedora
tion-all willing workers "a fhaes fff6lddsfl
on Friday, September 1Sth--7@Tag Day
are to be compliniented for thesgex-
celIent work they accomplished in
raising $45z z.21 to aid the needy.
This is double the amount raised
three years ago on tag day. 1t goes
to prove that the people of Grand
Rapids are always glad to do. their
bets in relieving those in distress,
and helping the poor and needy. The
ladies will use the amount judiciously
as they always have in the dis
charge of their duties through the
proper committees this winter The
schools contributed S76.39 of the a.
bove amount.
The ladies all report that our peo-
pie gave willingly and acted as if
it were a pleasure and a privilege to
give when approached by the lady
taggers. They desire to express their
heartfelt thanks to all those. who con.
tributed to this excellent cause. 'S.s'+
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
BOWLERS MET
MONDAY NIGHT.
w. F. GIeue Elected President
for Fourth Term Big
i.
Attendance

There was n large attendance at
the meeting of bowlers held Monday
evening at the west side alleys
The meeting was called to order
by President William f. Gleue. Mr..
Gleue stated the-ebiect Of the meet
ing ana proceeded to business. The
first business was the @eleetton..l + of
officers. Mr.. Gleue was. reelected
presiden r.. .QaluiI his, fourth. term
in that office Mr. Gleps's name was
the only Qne meutioned for the of.
flee in spite of the fact that he said
he would like to see scme one else
serve. The secretary was instructed
to cast a ballet for Mr.. GIeue. What
happened to Bill also happened to
the other officers elected. Both
Chas. Nash, secretary. and F. D.Abel
treasurer. asked to be excused from
further office because of press of
business and Ed. Rassett WAS unani-
mousIy elected secretary and Warren
. G. Fisher was unanimously elected
treasurer. The matter OF dues was
discussed and it was. decided that
the dues per member should be 80
cents this year instead of 81, as here
tofo~e. The treasurer's report showed
that there was a small balance left
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
ON AN AUTO TOUR

A party of three Chicago y men
passed through this city this morn
ing on an automobile tour. The
party has already travelled east as
far as Buffalo and started to make
the trip from Chicago to Minneapolis,
but found the roads in such poor con.
dition that instead of leaving here
for the twin cities, they have turn
ed south Their trip today will be
to Portage.
One OF the men said that they
found water in the roads hub deep,
in quite number of places.
The car used is a Hudson 60
equipped with all the late devices, in
cluding a tire Initiating outfit which
is run from the power plant.
The men comprising. the party
are J. w Lauder, G. W. and II. R.
Hedger. They expect to be touring
fer the next twos weeks. One of the
remarkable features of the tour, was
that all theestires tsoslbl experienced
was one -puRctares yezxsszs=z
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
PRETTY WEDDING CEREMONY

A pretty little wedding ceremony
took place at the S. d. A. chapel,
corner OF Oak and 11th street at 8
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Sep
tember 16, 1914, when Miss Aida
TraYer of Almond, Wis, and Mr..
VIM! Roseberry, of Pine Grove,were
united in marriage. The chapel was
artistical1y decor ated with autumn
leaves and cut flowers. The bridal
party assended the steps leading to
the church to the strains of Lohen-
grin's bridal chorus. In the presence
of the small company assembled,
pastor w. H. Thurston pronounced
the marriage vows. After short
wedding trip they will return to
their home at Pine Grove.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
SUBMARINES AT
TACK SHIPS IN NORTH
SEA OFF GERMANY
Armored Vessels Abouker Greasy and Hoeue With 22o5
Men are Sent to the Bottom
DISASTER BRINGS THRILL
OF HORROR AND DISMAY +
TO THE HEART OF ENGLAND

The total value OF the ships Ia
81, $50, 600.
The wrecked vessels have bean
reported as very active In securing
close to the Helgoland Blight In an
EFFORT to locate the main German
war fleet. Although the exact Iocs--
tion of the diasster, the greatest of
the WAT to date from the British
standpoint, Is withheld, there are evil
dences that tt was not Tar from
where the British cruiser squadron
struck it's first real blow against tho
Germans In sinking three light cru
isers and two destroyers.
MANY REPORTED SAVED.
Fortunately the loss of life is not
absolute. The government says that
a considerable number OF the
crew We're picked up by destroyers
and tnawlers that hurried to the res-
cue. But the exact number OF casual
ties will not be obtained until the
list of survivors can be oompIe6ad. 1t
is Officially admitted, however, that
1t will be large, and among the mum
ber 1t Is reported the most of the
officers OF the three big wanships.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
WAHTEb0k
CHARGE Of
BURGLARY

Martin and Charlie Surman were
arrested by UndexsAeriff Cliff Bluett
Tuesday al a. town 20 miles north of
Seymour. The name OF the town lis
given as BoozetoWn.
The men We're wanted ON charge
of having felona aoasly and buHglarous-
ly entered the machine shop of Geo.
F. Kreiger on or about August 18th,
and taking certain articles.
Neither OF the Laen can read or
write. In the office of District At
torney Chals. e. Braere, both men
admitted thsat they were the ones
who committed the act. Chas. Sur
man entered the building by rear
door sometime during the might while
his brother Martin, remained out
side watching.
They were taken before Judge
John Roberts and the case adjourned
until Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
CLIFF w, BLuETT.

Republican candidate for sheriff
is a native of Waukesha county, Wis
consin. He was born ON a farm,
January 16, 1880, and educated in
the public schools of that county
He came to Wood county in 1900
and purchased some timber land In
the town OF Arpin. He clared the
land and went to farming. He still
owns the farm and is a tax payer.
Since his advent in that town he
has served as clerk for four years
and resigned to accept his present
-pesTtiea. He was secretary OF the
east Arpin Diary Association and
has held other minor offices. At
present he is acting aus undersheriff
and giving excellent satisfaction. He
is married and lives with his father
in-laW. He is we'll qualified for the
office he seeks and the people will
make no mistake in electing him
sheriff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24

There is rest, and peace from
earth's woes and it's cares; there .
a Sabbath days journey toward home
to him who Gevoutly and humbly
pers come; then turn ye aside from
the maTts of trade and find bless
ing where prayers are made"
There is so much that is disturb
ing in this hurly-bu1iy world of bus
mess that we sometimes feel per-
sonal peace is impossible; that real
rest is lost privilege; that multi
plying activities prevent peace.
The thing we lack most is appre-
citation of our privilege OF taking
rest, and of acquiring mental, moral
and spiritual refreshment.
If, in our critical moments, we
feel that nothing is as it used to be,
we must remember it is our own
fault, chiefly
Mental poise is possible IL we
place ourselves in a position to aD-
predate it, and be affected by 1t.
Spiritual refreshment is possible ii
IN cur attitude Of mind and body,
we realize our spiritual needs
In this city the pastors prepare
helpful messages; Sabbath is a day
OF delight for those who preach and
those who listen; Sabbath gives
the message OF helpfulness to those
who want it, prepared for and by
those who appreciate the value OF
it.
Every Sunday is an opportunity OF
giving and receiving good for those
who realize their needs and who
seek to be benefited
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
WANTS To
Be SHERIFF
Cliff VI. Bluett Republican Can
didate For Sheriff.

Some men are especially adapted
for certain vocations and ought to be
encouraged to follow them. Cliff w.
Bluett is one of these men. He has
nose for ferreting out criminals. He
is a worker and loves his present
work, that of undersheriff Any one
who knows anything about his work
the past year, will accord him what
he is entitled to, and that is that he
is an efficient officer. He grows bet
ter every day and his friends have
encouraged him to seek the office Of
sheriff. He is we'll qualified for the
posi- tion and We take pleasure in
presenting him to our readers as a
perfect gentleman, worthy of your
hearty support for said office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24

by 10 feet wide. Some of the parti-
culars OF arrangement are-there shall
be two isles, each opening on to
doors In the front of the house. The
Hobby will be Il feet from the street
to the boz office and entrances. The
box office Will be In the middle, with
an entrance door On either side.
On the southerp side Of the lobby
will be toilet rooms for men and
women, entrances to each being from
the inside OF the auditorium. On
the northeriy side viii be the offices
OF the theatar.
The stage will be 90 feet deep,
with a proscenium arch or opening
% feet wide.
Work Of razng the old livery sta
bic Is progressing rapidly and it
will probably be- but a short time
before actual building operations ON
the new theater wtil be started.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24

LONDON, Sept. 22.- England was
staggered today when the admiralty
announced that three first class arm
ored cruisers had been sunk by Ger
man submarines, in the North sea,
close to the German coast. The
ships sunk are the Aboukir, the
CTessy and the Hogue, carrying crew
of 2,265, most of whom We're drowned
DESCRIPTION OF SHIPS.
The wrecked warships are describ,
ed as follows with official list:
Aboukir- Armored cruiser. launch
ed in 1902; displacement, 1900
tons; speed, ZIG knots; cost SO, 1885,
900; armament, 29.2 inch II inch,
II PIP, eleven smaller guns; crew.
755.
Cressy- Armored cruiser, launch
ed 1901; 10000 tons; speed, 2O.79I
knots; cost, $3.7S6,62O; armament,
90; II 6inchs 12-pr., eleven smaller
guns, crew, IT'S.
Hogue- Armored cruiser, launch
ed 1902; displacement 10000 tons:
speed, 22.6 knots; cost So, 749 ,O45 Jar
29 24inch, II 6inch, LIZ 12-
pr, thirteen smaller guns; crew, ,755.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24

of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen"
Let us pray!
But look at the predicament the
republican county candidates are
in, just because the fourth tarmers
hereby got by the primaries when
the voting was hight, the newly nom
mated candidates are placed at a
disadvantage in their ehanc as for
election. While there is war Wag-
ing against the fourth termers, 1t
is very evident that the newly nmni-
mated candidates cannot combine. their
campaigning with the fourth term
ers. Nor can the republican county
committee do efficient work with
a division within it's ranks Had
clean republican ticket been nominat-
ed from top to bottom, it would be
an easy matter for all republicans
to get behind the ticket and boost
it through the general election. 1t
is unfortunate that the newly nomi-
mated candidates should be so hamp-
cred
This is fight for a party prin-
ciple within the party. That Is to
establish the two term tenure OF
office. It lis not presumed that any
great number of voters who stood
for the two term rule in the pri--
mary will change their votes In the
general election. The question OF
how long AN officer cam hold his Of
flee is an issue in Wood county and
will be until it is decisiVely settled
by the voters. In other words, will
''the party wag the officers, or will
they allow the officers to wag the
party. y."-Vesper State Center.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
CANADA SENDS
5000 MEN
Troops to Aid Allies to Be Augmen-

Troops to Aid Allies to Be Augmen-
ted to ~ 900 by First of Year.
OTTAWA, Ontarios Sept. 22.- 1t is
understood in military quarters that
by January next Canada will have
abroad, either on the fighting line
or in England, upward of 40, 1000 men,
The 81 900 to beg sent from Valcar--
tier will in all probability go to
depot in England, from which they
will be sent to the front when thor
oughly efficient. Recruits to fill up
gaps in the ranks caused by casual
ties and sickness will be sent from
Canada to this depot from time to
time, probably bringing the total to
about II 900 by jan /.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
WISCONSIN IN
THIRD PLACE
Potato Yield Larger This Year
Than Last

The official estimate of the potato
crop made by the United States De-
partment of Agriculture shows that
the crop in Wisconsin will be g.
100000 bushels more this year than
last. Following is a table which
shows what the estimated crop for
this year will be in each of the
department potato producing states,
and a comparison with the figures
of the 1913 crop. These figures rep
resent bushels. It will be noticed that
with the one exception of Ohio, there
has been quite an increase in the
crop in all other states.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
z.s.a.s.- EseI aai.5 ,$trtss-i.
ANNIVERSARY OF Mr.. -.
AND MRS. ABE SILVER

Tie first anniversary of the mar
riaGe of Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Silver,
was celebrated Monday eve at their
home ON tho corner of Vine and Sec
ond street The celebration was in
the way of a surprise party given to
them by % of their friends. Music
was one Of the chief forms of en-
tertainment during the evening. An
excellent supper was served and all
had a good time. The guests club
bed together and made Mr.. and Mrs.
Silver a handsome present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
ALLIES CLAIM
GERMAN RIGHT ARMY IS
BEING FORCED BACK
Night Attack Disc River Positions Terrific Both Sides
Losing Heavily in Close Fighting
ASSAULT ON LEFT WING
is DRAWN BATTLE, PARIS
OFFICIAL REPORT SAYS

PARIS, Sept 22.- In furious
night attack opened by the allies sim
ultaneousIy along the whole line be-
tween the Aisne and the Disc at 2
O'Clock Tuesday morning, the Ger
mans were forced back at several
po.u is On the German right, both
sides suffering very heavy losses.
Soon after the attack opened, the
Germans directed an attack against
the allies lines further to the east
but were finally driven back in a
hand to hand encounter, in which
line after line clashed in terrific
charges in the dark
During yesterday severe fighting
had occurred along the entire battle
line, which was narrowed to about
ninety miles because of the rival
armies drawing closer together for
more massive impact. About . o'clock
in the afternoon, a luII was percep-
tible, the Germans being exhausted
from the repeated counter attacks
directed against. the French and
British who invariably repulsed them.
ALLIES OPEN ATTACK.
During tile early part of the night
the engag cement had. narrowed to ac-
tiyity Of the heavy guns and the fire
was desultory. But at 2 o'clock in
the morning a preconcerted attack
by the allies opened with unprece-
dented fury. Artillery, rapid fire
gums and small arms, crashed forth
as if at a given signal and the fire
was Overwhelming.
On the allies left, the onslaught
was conducted with the greatest Wig
or, for here the attacking French
and British had made the greatest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-24
THE SABBATH WAS
MADE FOR MAN

Every church Is a congrsgating
place Tor those who want physical
and mental rest moral and spirit
ual strength
Ws are fortunate to retain, on 30
quire the ability to turn asida frSEa
activities, worries, Vexatdons ana
cares; 1t Is privilege to find sol
ace and satisfaction In the quiet
hour OF the Sunday service
Coming, In an attitude of worship,
we get full value, accumulte stren--
9Th, and appropriate the power in
tended for worshippers.
Spiritual strength is only possible
OF it, who really want TO get the
value from 1t.
Going into our closets" doesn't
necessarily mean we are to do that
literally. but We are to take our
selves. mentally, away from cares
and Yexaaions, and activities of the
WUR, Anu give 10 OQfsolFfJ Lne
privilege Of a mind undastubed by
the ordinary things OF hfe.
The services of the Sabbath viii
fit our personal and Individual needs.
and bring US to q broader strength
to help Ia making ourselves better,
the community better, the world bet
ter.
The Gospel 4s the only Panacea
for the rest lassness Of the times.
Share the blessings; establish tt's
value; sITesd tta worth.
"Let ua Therefore, Come Boldly
Unto the Throne Of Grace, That We
May obtaia Mercy, and Find Grace
to Help In Time Of Need"