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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01
RECENT LETTER
FROM GERMANY
A. P. Hirzy Received a
Letter From Relatives
in Germany About
War.

The follcwil 8 letter was written
September 6, and arrived in Grand
Rapids, September "a It follows:
Though hard times have come
to us, you cannot imagine how awful
such a war is. We did not want it.
but the enemies were upon our land
and our King, wanted Peace, but the
French and Russians wanted to take
and ruin US God did not see fit to
dispose the minds of the enemies so
we had to fight in seIf-defense. We
were greatly grieved by this, but the
enemies did not uRl lerstand our
friendly advance to diem. Our hus-
bands and sons are now fighting for
their fatherland. You should have
seen how brave and courageous our
soldiers marched out. 1 will never for
get it as Iong as I live. How much
trouble and tears it has cost and
now much more it Will, cost. We, could
shrek as Well as cry, although Ger
many is not to blame for this war.
Our troops have been making head
way continually. And God help them
so they can continue TO do so. There
are thousands Of men who volunteer
ed but are not in active service al
present. Even old men, who fought
in the war of 1S70-71 Our men are
all patriotic and not one VIII hold
back to see their country defeated.
What the French and English news
papers write about US is wholly false
and We hope soon that the truth viii
reach you. The French were on our
land, but we had driven them out
and they viii receive just punish
ment Your cousin,
MRS. JELOMKS."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01
JAKE kISSiNGER
BADLY HURT

J. Kissinger, of the town of Sigel.
was pulled out Of a buggy and badly
bruised On the left side when a horse
he was driving ran away Sunday.
Mr. Kissinser was near the Apple
place when a clasp on the thill, ,brok
The horse became frightened and
Nroke the other gasp. Hanging on to
the lines, Mr.. Kissinger was pulled
out of the buggy and struck on his
left side. He was dragged quite a
distance before letting go of the
mes. The horse was caught near
the Westphal place about mile
west
Geo. Richards has gone to May
vile where he VII be employed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01
BOWLERS ENTER
13 TEAMS
More Teams Wanted;
Matthews Wants 6
Heavy weights

Thirteen teams We're entered in
the bowlng league at the meeting
last evening. 1t Is the desire of the
league TO have either sixteen or
eighteen teams. The time for regis
tering teams has been extended until
tomorrow evening, when there Will
be another meeting of the league hex
in the west side bowling alleys.
Guy Getts was elected vice presi-
dent Of the Association last evening,
and it was decided to have a boos-
ter reserve membership for those
who did not care to be permanently
attached TO teams or to be substi-
tutes on teams. These booster reesrv-
lists will be subject to call when
a team appears on the alleys with
out five men. 4 rule was made
that all games must be played with
five men and no averaging of men
when teams were incomplete IS was
done last season.
The teams which registered last
evening were:
Abel & Podawiltz,
Bear Cats
BowieTibeS
Empires.
Foundry
Grand Rapids Tailors.
GleueS
4amburgerS
Johnson & Hill
Night Owls
Normingtous
ReXau
West Siders
Bob Matthews wants SIX men each
weighing not less than two hundred
and ten pounds and measuring at
least forty-four inches around the
waist for his team of heavyweights,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01
THE LOADED
CHRISTMAS SHIP
An Opportunity to Make the Widow
and Orphan in Europe Happy
at Yule Time.

What an opportunity to enlarge
their sympathies till they take in
half a world to implant lessons OF
humanity that in future days shall
stand like steel against wars crime
and folly.
What am opportunity to impress ON
| childhood the real meaning of the
day that Christ was born, and with
1t the whole gospel OF help for the
unfortunate, care for the orphan and
the widow, and that last, greatest
commandment of all that we love
one another
The Christmas ship is no idle
fancy.n will be an accomplished fact
1t will be ready in due season to
carry to the war7swept lands and
homes of Europe the offerings which
the children of America make to the
innocent victims of wars rage and
madness.
Think for a moment that army OF
orphans more pathetic than any
beaten, shattered host A scattered
little army without defense, but with
an appeal that goes straight to the
heart, A pitiful little army,on which
war is moving as remorselessly as
against the armies of the field.
Think what Christmas promises to
be for most of them; of the widow
I'd mother with full heart and empty
hands; of the cheerless home and th
childish hopes all BLASTED; of the
vacant chair, and OF the father and
protector they will never see again. \
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01

The Chicago Herald has started a
movement to give the children of Eu-
rope some little pleasure at Christ.
mas time. 1t says that the Christ
mas ship which is to bear gifts from
the children of America to the orph-
an children of war-torn Europe of
fers a big opportunity for doing good
and a bigger opportunity for receiy-
ing it. 1t will bless the little child
who gives as We'll as the little one
who receives
What an opportunity it will provide
to carry joy to thousands and thous-
ands of homes that would otherwise
be dark and cheerless on Christmas
might homes whose defender and
sustainer hes dead on some distant
field of battle.
What an opportunity to carry to
all of Europe in mots helpful way
conceivable, the real sympathy which
Americans, without distinction, feel
Tor continent in the grim clutch of
war and want.
What an opportunity to raise amid
the discordant clash of war a note of
pure humanity, sweet and sane and
strong "a note to which the nations
must respond note to awake the |
better angels of their nature
What an opportunity to Lead the
children of America, through a work
# gentleness and love, to realize the
sreat joy of giving the beauty of
and the blessedness of
eace
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01
SEEING AN OPPORTUNITY
AND HELPING

1t is time to be ''up and doing
The future is bright and promisi ne
but there must be foundation work
done in the present.
Every day has its own activities
every individual has his own respon-
sibilities; every community must buc
kle down to work.
Some critics say the world is not
growing better some oDtimists
claim it is better all the time.
Whatever steps are taken in ad-
vance, someone must be responsible
for the work-and he must have a
legion to help him.
Each must lend a hand to help
the cause and to do this must look
up, not down; look out, not in!
Idle waiting is likely to result in
vain hoping.
To get full value from church work
We must put valuable effort into
that work.
Substantial hope for success re-
suits from earnestness and activity.
In every church of this community
there are places which ought to be
filled by those who have been negle, {
ing church work
In every congregation in the
community there lis a. welcoming
hand, and a hope that the spiritual
ly unemployed get busy.
In every normal character there
is a desire to do something and be
som thing that will be for the bene-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01
BAN TANGO IN SCHOOLS.
Sparta School Board Orders Old
Steps at Affairs Held in Halls

SPARTA, Wis, Sept 29-The Spar
ia school board has placed the tango
and other modern dances under ban.
Hereafter student dances will be re-
stricted to the twostep, waltz or
quadrille and chaperons viii be pro-
vided. Dances must close at H.
o'clock. Prohibition of high school
daDoes is threatened if the rules are
violated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01

when he reached manhood he enter
ed the employ of VIM. r. Brown. .wht
was then dealer in ice and a NOV
er Of buildings. He followed thai
business and worked for VIM. Brown
until Mr.. Brown sold out his busi-
ness to Mr. Ketchum who has car
ried it on ever since, as owner and
proprietor. His brother Amsey Ket
chum, has always been associated
with him and had charge Of the NOV
ing Of buildings. They had been
over to PfttsvilIe looking after a job
Of this kind and while returning from
there the accident happened which
took Mr.. Ketchum's life.
Mr. Ketchum leaves to mourn, a
wife, and two sons, Edward William,
who is seven years old, and Neil
Orville, who is five years old. Be
sides them he leaves two brothers,
Amsey Ketchum, who resides in this
city and Will Ketchum, in the state
of Oregon. Mr. Ketchum was mari
ed the first time about twenty years
ago to Miss Carrie Morrill,, of Grand
Rapids, Wis, who preceded him in
death about seventeen years ago.
His second marriage occurred about
nine years ago, ON the goth of Au-
gust, in the city of Stevens Point,
to Miss Minnie Ristow, who sur
wives him.
Mr.. Ketchum was a member of the
Congregational church in this city
for years, where he had always been
an efficient member He was also
a member of the Modern Woodmen
in this city, in which he carried life
The funeral service took place Mon
day afternoon at two o'clock from
the house and at two thirty from
the congregational church, Rev. R.
u 1+SNtANlg pcNolOI " SIAG SOuSd Is
tional church, officiated. A short
prayer and service was held at the
house before going to the church
Mr. Ketchum being a member of the
common council, the members Of the
police force, members OF TIE com
mon council, city officials, followed
his remains to the church and ceme-
terry. The floral offerings were many
and beautiful ard symbolic of the
life that had gone out in return to
its maker Rev. Locke's sermon was
an excellent one, very comforting to
the mourners and friends of the
deceased. The services as a whole
were very impressive and symbolic
of the Christian character of the de
ceased who had been so suddenly
taken from our midst and responded
to the last call. A large procession
followed the remains to the Forest
Hill cemetery, where they were laid
in their last resting place, under
the beautiful service of the church
of which he had been a devoted
member.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. George Nixon viii
leave Saturday for Washington, D. c.,
where they will visit with relatives
for several weeks. They also expect
to visit at Atlantic City while away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01
ALLIED ARMY
is GIVING WAY
ON LEFT WING.
BERLIN SAYS
Official Report Also Says That
Attacks on Center are Force
ing Enemy to Move His
Line Back
PARIS DECLARES EVERY
ATTACK WAS REPULSED
AND NEW GROUND GAINED

BERLIN, Sept. 29.- The terrific
assaults of the Germans on the left
have been crowned with success The
center is making small gains, despite
desperate resistance. The RIGHT, fac
ng English and French forces, is
holding it's own
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01

PARIS, Sept % The Germans
we're defeated at every point OF CON
tact today and the allies were able
70 make further progress.
In a desperate effort to break
through the allies left repeated coun-
er attacks We're directed by the
Germans right wing against the4
British and French, but each was re
pulsed. Between the heights of Al
bert and Combles, the allies have
pushed forward until the. e9emy op-
Grating to the north of the main
fighting line has been forced back
to within forty-five miles of the Bel
gian frontier.
CLAIM GAINS ON MEUsE.
On the right bank of the Meuse,
the French by successive and vigor--
GUS attacks have regained all they
lost when the Germans made their
raid across the Meuse and succeed
ed in securing a foothold on the
lower heights.
One unofficial report received
from the north today was that the
German right has been in full retreat
since Sept. 26.
No confirmation of this right is OBJ
tainable tonight i'm official circles.
The war office, in its midnight Of
ficial statement ignores it, confin--
ing itself to the declaration that,
there is nothing new in the situa--
tion.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01

Andrew Dalsbo has gone to Min
neapolis, where he expects to be EN-
ployed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01
CLIMAX THOUGHT NEAR.

The climax of the great battle,
which is now in its eighteenth day,
.appeans near at hand. The French
and British troops. especially on the
French left, have begun driving
home the finishing blows in anticipa-
tion of a supreme effort it is believ-
ed the Germans will make before
finally abandoning the advantage that
still remains to them after their en-
forced withdrawal from in front of
Paris.
1t is confidently predicted in Paris
that the Germans either will have
to surrender their right wing army
or trust it to hazardous retreat
over lines which already are threat
ened al. several points by the allies.
WAR OFFICE RETIcENT.
THAI the final test of strength is
a question of hours is indicated by
the reticence of the war office, which
is confining itself to imeager state
ment which give no hint of the
gigantic movement now believed TO
be in progress to dislodge the invad-
ers from their positions.
Night and day the Germans have
been making vigorous attempts to
pierce the constantly tightening lines
of British and French, who are effec-
lively enmeshing Gen. Won kluck
in what appears to be an inextricablf
position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-01

Mrs VIM MeGlynn has returned
from a months visit in the East
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
APPROVES PLAN
FOR j. 5. To BUY
SEVERAL SHIPS

Washington, ID. c., August 19.-Presi-
dent Wilston today approved the plan to
have the government buy number Of ships
to take American foodstusfs abroad. II
was tentatively agreed that Congress will
be asked to appropriate $25,OOO,OO0 for
the purpose.
II was agreed that bill will be- intro
dueed before Congress providing insurance
for war risks by the government The
number Of ships to be bought BY the gov
ernment will be left open until il i known
what number OF foreign ships will take ad-
vantage Of the new law. How to provide
s25,00O.UO0 for the purchase of the ships
l. not fully determined. u j. said there
are several millions Of unfssued Panama
canal bonds available.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
GRIM STORIES
OF WAR TOLD
BY AMERICANS
First Hand Narratives of Fighting at Lieue
Are Told BY Americans Who Reached
Land of the Brave and Home of the Free
Today.
JAMES A. PATTEN TELLS
OF HARDSHIPS IN TRIP
Ship Was Stopped Many Times by British
War Vessels Which Formed Almost
Complete Gordon Through the North
Sea-Pitiful Conditions Exist.

New York, y. A.. August 19.-Ameri-
'can refugees from Europe arriving to-
day brought first hand narratives of the
fighting az Liege and grim war stories
from throughout Europe.
The ship bearing the returning Amer
leans was stopped many times by Brit
ish war vessels. which formed almost a
complete Gordon through the North Sea.
James A. Patten of Chicago told of
hardships encountered BY himself and
his wife In getting ont or Carlsbad. the
German health resort. On one day the
only food obtainablc for himself and his
wife was a slice Of bread.
The roads were covered with pitiful
professions of people carrying all the
valuables they could on their ba IS.
mothers with babes at their breasts
trudging i'm the hot sun Of noonday.
One party Of Americans was halted
by skirmish between the Belgians and
Germans, the Belgians forcing them to
lie in ditch while the Belgians fired
over them.
I'm Brussels the Americans saw sup
posed German spy hunted across house
tops until the man was shot, falling four
stories to the street below
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
GERMANS SHOOT
YOUNG AND OLD


London. August l9.-An official French
communication says correspondence found
on German soldiers show they are Iaboring
under the ~trangest deluSiopS Apparently
they think they penetrated FAR into France.
II l. said other letters admit cruelty
toward civilians. one saying: Eve shot in
habitantS from IL 20 90. ana Knocked down
thirty dead"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
TENNESSEE IS
STILL IN PORT
Failed To Sail Today For holland With
Gold For Americans Because Promised
Safe Escort From European Govern
mentS Failed to MateriaIze.

Falmouth. Eng August l9.-The
cruiser Tennessee did not sail today for
Holland with gold 10 relieve Americans.
Assistant Secretary Of War Brecken-
ridge. who is head Of the relief commit
tee, said he failed 10 receive the expect
eel and promised safe escort for the cruis-
er from European governments for the
treasure while IL was being conveyed
along the coast 10 the various capitals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
GERMANS FIRE
ON ITALIANS
Three Thousand italian Soldiers Confined
In Barracks Shouted "HUrrah for Italy,"
and Germans Began SAooting-Seven
Were Killed
(By Asxociafcd PrcSsl.

Magdcburg. August ia German dis
patch says that German =odierS fired on
5000 Italians confined in a barracks there.
killing seven because the Italians shouted.
"lIurrah for Italy"
The Montenegrin army \ reported within
two hours 81 RaguSa. the Austrian forti-
fled seaport. King Nicholas notified prom
inenf citizens. intending Nicholas brother.
they would bc shot il the Montcncgrin~ at-
tack
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
TELLEz SAYS IT'S A TRICK
Sees Funny Work In Disbanding OF Federal
Army and Refuses to Quit

Mazatlnn, Mexico, August 1S.--The fed
erals completed the evacuation On Manzn-
Milo yesterday and sailed for Salina Cruz.
which j. the only place or the western
coast not controlled hy the constitutional
its. Federal General Teller said he be-
licvcd the plan 10 disband the federal army
J. trick and nc refused to disband.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
COUNT WITTE
SAYS WAR IS
SURE DEFEAT
FOR GERMANS
fBN Associated Press }

Paris, August 19.-The Russian states
man, Count Wittc. declares the Europe
an war will not last more than three
months and that il certainly must end
i'm German downfall
Former Foreign Minister Pichon in
the Petit Journal warns the French TO
beware Of thinking the preliminary skir-
mishcs are victory. and that France is
dealing with the most rcd0ubtablc army
in Europe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
THOMAS WATT GREGORY TEXAN IS ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Wahnuon c. I9-President the fol-
ownu Attorney General MReynods
the Thomas Watt Austin Texas
10 be attorney general
The nominations presented Immediately and referred
10 oppose the leaders
the confirmation is certain.
served the Wilson
uy as Haven and MART
ford investigation He has achieved prominence other trust
cases o national Importance
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
UNPRECEDENTED
DEMAND FOR
u. S. GOODS

New York, August 19.-Exporters say
there l. an unprecedented demand i'm Latin
America for American goods. owing to the
European war. and that the total tonnage
Of steamers 10 South America j. only one
tenth what i required.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
BISHOPS APPEALS
TO METHODISTS
FOR RELIEF FUND

Jackson Miss August 19.--Bishop
,.amDnlh addresses an appeal to Southern
hethodisfs for o. fund Of Al least n thou
sand dollars ~ be sent 40 the queen OF BEL
gum to relieve wounded soldiers. The
bishop recalls that the present ~ a kind OK
reversed red rubber policy In The Congo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
STEAMER ASHORE
OFF VANCOUVER;
WILL Be SAVED

Vancouver. Il. C., August l9.-It i Of
ticially announced that the steamer Prince
Albert l. ashore on Butter~orth Rock. She
will be saved. The passengers are safe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
ATTITUDE OF
SPAIN NOW IS
CONSIDERED
fBH AssOciatfd PrfNsl. .

Madrid, August l9.-king Alfonso will
confer with the French and English am
bassadcr- regarding SPANS attitude in the
European war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
THREE SPIES, ONE or
THEM A WOMAN, SHOT
FOR WARNING GERMANS

Louveain, France. August 10.-Thrc'
spies, including woman. we're shot toda,
for warning Germans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
ROYAL DESREE IN ITALY
AUTHORIZES ISSUE or
$4,000, 900 NOTES

Paris, August ia Rome dispatch
says royal decree authorizes the issuance
Of s7o,o0o,Oo0 IN new paper notes, covered
BY silver.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
yssIAM INTERNAL DIFFERENCES DISAPPEAR.

ia letter ST. Petersburg
Russia disappeared patriotic Strikes
subsd all without
Ion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
GERMAN ADVANCE is
PUSHEDGRADUALLY
BACK BY ALLIES
COLOGNE PAPER ASSERTS THAT
WHILE GERMAN ADVANCE HAS
BEEN SLOW 1T HAS NOT YET
BEEN SERIOUSLY CHECKED
(BB ASSOci afcd PrcsS)

(Rv ASSOca ate PFcSS)
ROTTERDAM GAZETTE ASSERTS THAT
ADVANCE GERMAN TROOPS WHILE SLOW HAS NOT BEEN
R0USLY CHECKED LARGE CONTINGENT OF THE MOUNTAIN
ARTILLERY is PASSING ALONG The rhine TO THE FRONT
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19

New Orleans, La. August b. :
> Coast Weather: partly cloudy o.
> night and Thursday; probably ~ =
cal thunderstorms, light southeast =
erly winds.
GUEST. y
= An untimely guest u the houses =
= plumber.
y y
HONESTY. y
"A clean mouth and nm honest =
= hand.
Will take man through any land. 4
IT L. SAFE .
> II il safe fighting where there j. :
mo- enemy.
LIFE.
No man believes his own life -
viii be short
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19

io-A DISPATCH FROM BRUSSELS SENT
NIGHT IN PROGRESS
EXTENDED FRONT.
LARGE ARE ARRIVING FROM TIRLEM0NT
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BELGIAN
ANTWERP
MAINTAINED OFFICIALLY
BE PROGRESSING ALONG LUXEMBOURG
GERMANS PUSHING
WHICH
ENGAGING IN CLASHES
SERvIANS CLAIM VICTORY OVER $4,000 AUSTRIANS.
the reported victory $4,000
5000
distinctly
morning
marching through Huy and JOdgne.
Another dispatch the posts
gradually
Belgian
N the
at yesterday the allies
the definitely
French reports that the French turning movement throughout southern Al
progressing satisfactorily.
The admit the capture Of two batteries The French
carrying
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-19
AusTRIANs SUFFER- HEAVILY ATTACKING VLADIMIR.

Berlin August 9The Germans occupied MIawa Russian
Austns suffered heavily attacking Vladimir The Germans attacked
Eydtkuhner, held by the Russians.