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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
BOUND TO GROW

/ Jesse Slusser has returned from q
visit with friends at Wausau.
Miss Stella Kfnister returned We'd
nesday morning from Stanley.
Miss Roma Chambers is i'll with
scarlet fever.
C. E. Hewitt, the real estate man,
was in Waupaca Tuesday on busi--
ness.
Ray Johnson is spending a few day
in Chicago ON business for the John
son & Hill Co.
VIM. Knoll left Wednesday for
/ Wheeling, W. Va, ON a business trip
for the Grand Rapids Foundry Co.
Raglan is having the city drink
ing water installed in the back end
of his furniture store this week.
Mrs. Casper Gurtler returned Fri
day evening from three weeks visi
with relatives in Chicago and Water
town
H. Richert left Tuesday evening for
Merrill to attend a teachers confer
ence which is being held there this
week.
A G. Koch returned Wednesday
morning from Edgar, where he was
called to attend the funeral of his
brother.
| Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ Wilson and son
Donald, left To-Day for Marinette,
where they will visit with relatives
for several days.
A marriage license has been issu-
ed at Stevens Point to Robert Stro-
sin, of Grand Rapids to Mary Elbrent
Of Stevens Point.
| James Hiles, Of Dexterville, was
in the city Tuesday on business. MIR.
Hiles always finds pleasure with his
old Grand Rapids friends.
| MIR. and Mrs. Pat MEG rogan return
ed to their home at Peoria, Ill, Tues
day night, after speeding a few days
in the city the guest st the home OF
Mrs. McGrogan's fatl er, DR.. A. L.
| Ridgman.
| Judge-elect Edward N. Pomainville,
has returned sI>.H business "trip to
Mamawa, wiz H. went in the in
terest of tie W.a, c lsin Valley Real
! ty Exchanga Company.
| The city council held a short meet
ing to canvass the vote of the last
election. D. B. PhiIleo was appoint
ed deputy city clerk to act as such
for the remainder of this term.
Two grass fires on the west side
called out the fire company this morn
ing. The first fire was on 10th ave
nue. south along the street car tracks,
The second fire was in Lyon park.
Miss Myrtle Rowland returned
Monday p. m. from Stevens Point,
where she had spent the day visit
ing the city schools. She was en-
route from Neenah where she spent
Easter vacation, the guest at the
Rev. F. ]. Turner home.
A blind horse attached to a deliv-
cry wagon of the ReiIand & Perrodin
market ran away on Second street
! this morning. The horse ran up on
the sidewalk back of the Weisel
store and fell down just before it
reached the building.
H. S. Wagner has purchased the
fruit and confectionery store ON Sec
ond Street south from George Cerese
and the King Bros. The deal was
closed Monday afternoon. Mr.. Wag--
finer will take possession on May LIST.
! The store Will be repainted and re-
modelled under Mr. Wagner's manage
ment and will be equipped for the
serving of ice cream.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Check Your April Cough

ThaWing frost and April rains chill
you to the very marrow, you catch,
cold-Head and lungs stuffed-You
are feuerish-Cough continually and
feel miserable-You need DIR. King S
New Discovery. 1t sooths inflamed
and initiated throat and lungs, stops
cough, your head clears up, fever
leaves and you feel fine. Mrs. J. T.
Damis, of Sticllney Corner, Me-, Was
cured of a dredful cough after doc
tors treatment and adj other remed-
failed. Relief OF your money back.
Pleasant Children Like it. Get a bot
tie to day. soc. and $1OO, at your
Druggists.
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Miss Elsie Cole. Of Arpin, was in
the city Saturday shopping.
Mrs. S. Cleveland is recovering
from an attack of eryespelas.
Miss Ida stefnberg has returned
from a business trip to Chicago.
Henry Lavick, of Duluth, is in the
city visiting with friends.
Miss Rose Blum, of Marshffeld, Wis
tied with TilIie Cizon- over Sunday.
Henry PelIerselIs, of Waupaca, is
in the city visiting with friends
Mrs. NJ. Skeel is moving into her
home ON Seventh avenue S. this week
Mrs. Ward Waterman left Sunday
evening for a visit at Milwaukee and
Waukesha.
Miss Nell Kerwin, of Portage, is
in the city a guest at the L. M.Nash
home
Miss Title Cizon resumed work at
Cohen Bros. store Monday, after
weeks vacation.
Mrs. Galigan, of NelSoosa, was in
the city Monday visiting with her
daughter, Mrs. Art Mulroy.
Mrs. AF3ns, of Stevens Point,
was in the city Monday to attend
the funel al of Henry Osterman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Smith of Green
Bay, were in the city Monday to at
tend the funeral of Henry Ostermam-
John Wheir and family are moving
ON their farm in the town of Sigel,
this week
Karl Dyer, of Fond du Lac, is
spending a few days in the city visit
ing with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Gross, OF
Madison, are in the city guests at
the VIM Slattery home.
Miss Babe Pofrier Left Sunday ev-
ming for Chicageo, where she Will pur
chase goods for her millinery store.
MIR. and Mrs. M. c. GeoGhan left
Monday for Rochester, Mimi, where
Mrs. Geoghan Will undergo an opera
ton.
Twenty five Holstein COWS, owned
by l3 Wisconsin, breeders were ad-
mitted to the roll of honor of the
breed during the short period from
February 10th, to February 18th, 1914.
Mrs. F. w. Calkns entertained
the Beacon Light Club ON Monday af
ternOOn.
F. ]. Kaltenecker, OF Wausau. has
taken position at the Johnson &
Hill Co.'S store as head of the shoe
department.
MI. dIhtl MIS- ~ W. w -IStlL tAlhO SOAL
Donald, hove returned from Mari
nette, where they visited for sew
eral days.
James CIennon has returned from
Stevens Point, where he attended
the Junior Prom of the Stevens Point
high school.
Geo A Williams, a tanner in the
town of Grant, Portage county, is
convalescing from the results of an
operation at Riverside hospital in this
city.
NJ. E. Carter, formerly employed in
Chambers Creamery, in this city, but
now operating a creamery near Stew
ems Point, underwent an operation
at Riverview hospital the past week.
At this writing he is doing nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
OFFICIAL. COUN-
Gil PROCEEDINGS
Interesting Session of the City
Fathers in Regular Month
Iy Meeting

Council Chambers, Grand Rapids
Wis, April 8th, 1914.
Council met at regular session, May
or Cohen presiding.
Present: Aldermen Bamberg, Ketch
UNI, GauIke, Edw. F. Mccarthy, Calk-
ms, E. T. Mccarthy, Getzlaff, Plenke,
Llkaseski, Yeschke, Pribbanow, Whit
rock, Damon, Tomsyck, Binneboese
and Jeffrey. Nome absent.
Moved and seconded that the
minutes Of the last meeting be dis
pensed with Motion carried.
The committee ON Finance made
the following report:
ITO the Honorable Mayor and Com
mon Council of the City of Grand Ra-
pids, Wis
Gentlemen:-W the undersigned
Finance Committee to whom was re
fered the checking over of the Treas
urers' accounts and the books of the
City Water Works, wish to report as
follows:
We have checked over the books
of the city treasurer from the first
day of April A. D. 1913 to the first
day of March A. d. 1914 and com
pared same with stub book in the of
flee of the city clerk and with the
cancelled city orders and find the
same correct. We further report that
we have checked over the books in
the office of the superintendent Of
city water works and find the same
correct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
A Concrete Hardening Material

Concrete hardening Material
Mention is made by the Engineer
of a concrete hardening material con-
tanning So per cent iron dust or iron
flour, which lis mixed with cement 10
finishing the surface of concrete
floors. From Is to 25 pounds of the
material is mixed with LOO pounds of
the cement while dry, and ONE part
of this mixture to two parts of sand
is used for the top coat which varies
from one-half inch to one inch in
thickness It is said to make a hard
and durable floor. It is serviceable
also in making new concrete adhere
to old concrete in repair work.
The local high school will not send
a track team to compete in the North
western Wisconsin Interscholastic
meet at Eau Claire May Is. Nearly
all the track athletic of the high
school are members of the senior
class and it is a pretty we'll estab--
lished fact that the senior class is be
ing kept quite busy preparing for
graduation and the putting on of the
class play.
Ed. Knoll has commenced the post
ing of the base ball returns in the
Mint Buffet. The returns are receiv-
ed between 4 and $50 o'clock each
afternoon and Immediately posted.
Any one wishing to get them may do
so. but telephone calls for them will
be ignored as this would take UP too
much time. This is the only place in
the city where the returns can be
secured.
Pleading guilty to the charge of en-
bezzlement before Judge Fehlandt in
the Dane county municipal court, Wee
nesday, William L. Essmann, of Mil
waukee. former state superintendent
of public property, was sentenced to
fifteen months In the state peniten
tiary. The charge was for the EN-
bezzlement of $2,65S.03 from tht
state of Wisconsin. In passing sen
tence Judge J. G. Fehlandt said thai
| the fact that Essman had made full
restitution to the state and had &C
knoWledged his guilt, was in his faT
or. Essaman received the minimum
sentence. He win probably be parole
as soon as eligible
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Frank Damon,
E. C. Ketchum,
H. Binneboes,e,


Moved, seconded and carried that
the above report be placed on file.
Moved and seconded that an cleo
trio light be installed at the intersec-
ton of twelfth and Fremont streets
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Moved and seconded that an cleo
trio light be installed at the interzec-
ton of Mckinley St. and Eleventh
Ave. Motion carried by unanimous
vote.
A petition was presented by Alex
Mindak ct. al, to construct a sewer
and water main on Grand Ave. west
of 18th Ave, on Grand Ave. The
same was referred to the Waterworks
Committee
A petition was presented by Robt.
Sanger and sixteen others to con
strpct a sewer and water main along
Tenth Ave. N, commencing at the
intersection of Mckinley St, and
said Tenth Ave, N, distance OF
four (4) blocks up to Fremont St.
Same was referred to the Water
| works and Sewer Committee.
A petition was presented by MAJ
JAM and sixteen others to construct
sewer and water main on Grand
Ave. commencing at the fntersec-
ton of 18th and Grand Ave-, running
easterly about six CO. blocks. Same
was referred to the Waterworks ant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23

Respectfully submitted,
Joe Wheir, Jr.,
City Treasurer.
On motion duly made, seconded
and carried, the Council adjourned
until Tuesday, April 21st, 1914 at 8
o'clock p. m. in the Council Cham
bers.
J. A. COHEN, Mayor.
M. G. GORDON, Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-04-23
Sewer Committee.

| Sewer Committee.
| The petitions for sprinkling pre-
scented by J. E. Schnabel ct al, Il
sprinkle Oak St. from Front ST. tx
10th St. and a petition from D. J
Arpin ct al, to sprinkle on First st
! \. from the Library Bldg, to G.B
& ". Ry. Depot; also petition to
/ sprinkle from the foot of the bridge
east side to Library building; also
part of Second St; also from foot OF
bridge west side, Grand Ave, to G.
NJ. & St, Paul Depot and also one
block each north and south of Grand
Ave, First Ave, Second Ave, Third
Ave. and Fourth Ave, was referred
to the Board of Public Works.
The committee to whom the ques-
ton of -sprinkling streets was refer
red, reported as follows:
Grand Rapids, Wis, April s, 1914.
To the Honorable Mayor and Com
mon Council, Grand Rapids, Wis:
We, the special committee, to whom
was referred the question of sprink-
ling streets in Grand Rapids for the
year 1914, do hereby recommend and
report as follows, to-wit:
1. That the city do its own sprfnk-
ling.
2 That LIST street from the Lii
brary Building to the G. B. & w. Ry.
Co. depot be sprinkled with oil.
3. That Bird street from Oak street
to the City Hospital be sprink-
led with oil.
4 That Grand Avenue from the
bridge to the c. & N w Ry. Co. be
sprinkIed with oil.
s. That Second street from Library
building to Elm street; First Street
from Library building to Oak street;
Oak street from Second street to
Third street; Vine street from Sec
ond street to Third street; all streets
north and south, one block, from
Grand avenue to c. & N. w. Ry. Co.
depot to C. NJ. & st. P. Ry. Co. de
pot, all be sprinkled with water.
That the cost for all of above
sprinlding be taxed pro rata by front
foot to abutting property owners,re-
spectiVely.
Z. That sprinkling be done as
aforesaid between the dates of May
list, 1914, and November LIST, 1914.
8. That said committee consulted
with Mr. Goldberg for his complete
sprinkling outfit and in our Judgment
the city should purchase the same
for a sum not to exceed 100000
Respectfully. submitted,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17
Disco

Farmers of this neighborhood are all thro
thrashing and are now ready to rest for a
while.
Mrs. Joe Brunette and daughter Miss
Josephine of Chattanooga are visiting rela-
tives in this community.
Herbert Endsley of Knoxville spent Fri
day and Saturday with homefolks.
Earl Hackney who has spent the summer
in Illinoise has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Swierley of Vestal
visited home folks recently.
Miss Chloe Klepper of Friendsville has
been visiting at the home of the writer.
J. D. Klepper and family spent the four
tn in Maryville.
Henry Dixon and daughter Miss Shirley
have returned from Sewer County where
they spent the last two weeks.
Mrs. Roxie Phelps and children accom-.
panied by Miss Shirley Dixon spent Sunday
in Knox County.
Stephen Spencer and Grover Dixon have
gone on trip to Elkmont.
Mr., and Mrs. John Borden and children
spent Saturday in MaryvilIe.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17
Needful knowledge
Maryville People Should Learn to De-
tect the Approach of Kidney
Disease.

The symptoms of kidney trouble are
many. Disordered kidneys often excrete a
thick, cloudy, offensive urine, full of sedi.
ment, irregular of passage or attended by a
sensation of scalding. The back may ache,
headaches and dizzy spells may occur and
the victim is often weighted down by a
feeling of languor and fatigue. Neglect
these warnings and there is danger, Delay
offer proves fatal.
You can use no better endorsed kidney
remedy than Doan's Kidney Pills. Here's
Maryville proof of their merit.
Mrs. 1. A. McCully, Washington Ave,
Maryville, Tenn. says: 81 used Doan s
Kidney Pills procured at George & Mitchell
Drug Store. They relieved me of backache
and other symptoms of weak Kidneys"
Mrs. McCully, is only one of many Mary.
vile people who have gratefully endorsed
Doan's Kidney Pills. II your back aches
if your kidneys bother you, don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-ask distinctly for
Doan's Kidney Pills, the same that Mrs.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17
COlOred Institute

The County Institute for eolored
t. achers met at Maryville in the
End Presbyterian Church, July 7,
$50 O'Clock.
The opening being completed, the
organization was finished by electing
/ E. Leeper, Chairman and Will
liam Kennedy, Secretary. The
subjects assigned the teachers were
then taken up and discussed. The
morning sessions we've carried on
with the omission of the afternoon
sessions but two night sessions were
held Wednesday and Thursday
nights, On Wednesday during the
day papers were read on the differ
ent subjects assigned the teachers
by the county SCpt. Mccall. At
night special program was render.
ed by the teachers and sore Of the
citizens of the town entering into
the discussions. The remarks by
Rev. E. M. Argyle, B. D. were
especially interesting ard instructive
Remarks were made by the Supt.
and David Hannnm and S. E.
Leeper. On Thursday night a
special program was rendered in
addition to the day session in which
Rev. L. A. Patrick, D. D., was the
chief speaker. Rev. Patrick brought
out many interesting thoughts on
the subject, Race leadership and
the growth of race Pride" Friday
morning was devoted to hearing the
reports of the committees on reso-
lutions and the fall institutes for
teachers to be held in the various
parts of the county. The first
Institute is to be held six weeks
after the county schools begin and
is to be furnished by Prof. H. B.
Mccall; it was decided to hold it
in the public school building, Mary
vile, Tenn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17
Bank Route 2
Health OF community very good.


Mr.. Lail and son of Walland visited his
daughter Mrs, James Headrick the latter
part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Trotter have return
ed to their home at Knoxville after spend.
ing few days with his parents. D. w.
Trotter and wife.
l.. V Eleadge and wife had as their guest
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Webb and child.
rem of near Maryville and Mr.. and Mrs.
J. J. Graves and daughter Alice of near
Trundles X Roads.
Mrs. Roscoe Caylor of Maryville is visit
ing her mother Mrs. Eliza Eleadge this
week.
Eugene Smoker of Knoxville is spending
a few days with his grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. d. w. Trotter.
Miss Winnie Franklin of Maryville visited
her sister Mrs. John Pa tty recently.
Misses Sallie and Nola McCamey visited
their uncle Add Clemens near Amerine
Station at recent date.
Mrs. Stella Caldwell is attending the In
Stitute at Maryville this week.
Misses Bessie and Myrtle Fancher spent
Sunday night with I. N. Patty and family.
Mrs. Martha Murphy and sons Harvey
and McAllen spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Cox.
James Headrick and Mr.. Lail made a
trip to Knoxville Friday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Gibson
on July 4th girl.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17
One On Father

Once upon time daughter found
an old love letter that father had
written to mother when they were
counting. Daughter copied the let
ter, signed a mans name to it and
mailed it to herself. Then she
showed it to father and he nearly
busted a lung denouncing the dog
wazzled, ding. busted, fat headed
idiot who would dare write such a
mess of silly, sickening, hog wash to
any girl.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17
COlOred Notes

Mrs Emma Walker, the wife OF
George Walker, left Saturday for
Knoxville where she will make that
her home for a short time. she ex-
poets to go to Indianapolis, to make
that her future home.
Henry Cox and family were in
town Saturday peddling on variou
articles.
We are proud to note that S. w.
Warren of Louisville, knows good
thing when he sees it. He has sub
scribed for the Times.
The Stewards Board will have an
entertainment at the A. M. E.
Church Tuesday night for the bene.
fit Of the Church.
Charlie Kennedy, son of Soloman
Kennedy who has been living in
Chattanooga for some time is visit
ing his parents. He expects to be
here for week or ten days.
Oscar Kennedy of Knoxville was
over Sunday to see bis parents and
sister who has been on the sick list
The Annual Institute for the
colored teachers was held at the End
Presbyterian Church in Maryville,
commencing July 9th lasting five
days. 1t was a grand success for
each teacher come prepared to help
make the work pleasant and profit
able.
There was lecture given by Rev.
Patrick Thursday night along the
lines of education which was grand.
Mrs. Green and daughter from
Dalton, Ga. are here visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mry Boyd.
Miss G. A Davis, who has been
on the sick list for several days is
able to be out again.
Rev. Patrick is on the sick list
we trust that he will be able to be
out in a few days.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17
Mint Route 1.

Health of community not so very good
at present. Aunt Sallie Best is still very
sick.
Miss Stella Reagan, met with a very
serious accident on last Thursday, while
fishing in pond near her home stuck q
fish hook in her hand and was wounded
very bad.
Blackberry picking seems to be very
profitable as Allegheny Station has become
a large trade center for them.
Several boys from our community attend
ed the 4th at Maryville and said it wa:
just "grand"
Leonard McCulloch was the guest of his
cousin Elmer McCulloch on last Thursday.
John Best is very busy farming.
Several people from different places are
beginning to make Allegheny Springs a
business point on those hot days.
Samuel Best is spending a few days with
his daughter Mrs. Emma Stout, who lives
near Jena.
Miss Allie Best, has fine position in c.
B. & D. w. Best's store. Friends wish her
success.
Bee Wells, was visiting home folks Satur-
day and Sunday.
John Thompson attended prayer meeting
Sunday night at Kagley's Chapel.
Elmer McCulloch attended church at
Four Mile Sunday.
Success to the sold reliable" its getting
better ever week.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17
Preparing to Move

D. F, Young is getting his build
ing ready in order to move in a
short time. He will occupy what
is known as the Lawrence Building
and is having it remodled on the
inside. This is one of the best
buildings in town.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17

"Doan's Ointment cured me of
eczema that had annoyed me for a
long time. The result was lasting"
Hon. S. W. Mathews, Commits
sioner, Labor Statistics Augusta Me.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17

Impure blood runs you down
makes you al easy victim for disease.
For pure blood and sound digestion
-Burdock Blood Bitters. At all
rug stores. Price $1.00,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17

FOUND-A pocket book, con-
tanning some money and articles.
Owner will call on me and describe
the same, and receive his own by
paying for this ad.
r. G. DeArmond,
Ri. 3, Maryyille, Tenn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17

McCully had-the remedy backed by home
testimony. soc all stores. Foster.Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y. "When Your
Back is Lame-Remember the Name
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-07-17

Health of community not so very good
at present. Aunt Sallie Best is still very
sick.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-07

they left here and further that they
were considering returning here to To-
cate.
An argument in a South Seventh
street barber shop which ended up in
fistic encounter between John Sulli-
van and Charles S. Price, under catch
as catch can rules, resulted in the ar
rest of both men last night upon the
charge of fighting. Sullivan put up a
$40 cash bond for his appearance in
court Monday morning while Price was
locked up, being unable to furnish a
bond
The Ladies' Aid society of. the I'M
manuel Methodist church was charm
ingly entertained Wednesday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. w. r. Leitner,
1915 North Nineteenth street. After a
short business meeting a splendid pro-
gram WAS rendered. Several readings
were given by Mrs. Newhouse, Mrs.
Phelps, Mrs. G. w. Bond and Mrs. Mills
Vocal solos wereerendered by Mrs. Joe
Farmer and Mrs. Sarah Cakes and an
instrumental solo by Miss Margaret
Dirks. There were 60 ladies in at
tendance. Excellent refreshments We're
served,