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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
ILLINOIS WINS
WESTERN TITLE
Wisconsin Goes Down to Defeat
by "a to 9 Score

By winning from Wisconsin Sat-
urday at Madison, the Illinois Uni
versity foot ball team becomes the
undisputed champion of the big nine
conference, which means champions
If t west
The Illinois eleven put up a great
game, showing wonderful mastery of
open football.
Pogue and Clark showed marvel
Gus ability in shaking off the en-
tire Wisconsin team and make long
runs two of which resulted in touch
downs Aside from the time these
men made their sensational runs the
Wisconsin line held well. Wiscon--
sins score was made in the third
period when Cummings went to over
for the only Badger touchdown. After
holding for downs on their three
yard mark, the Illinois team was a.
gain scored on by Kelly's breaking
through and throwing the Illinois
back for a sfaety. Final score, Hi
nois "a; Wisconsin, 7.
Other Important Games We're:
WEST
Illinois "a, Wisconsin 9.
Nebraska 16, Iowa Z.
Minnesota IS, Chicago 7.
Purdue %, Indiana Is.
Ohio State 27, Northwestern 0.
Cincinnati Is, Ohio 0.
EAST.
Harvard Sc, Yale 0.
Washington and Jefferson, IA, George
town 0.
Navy 33, Ursinus.
Lehigh II, Lafayette Z.
! Carlisle 81, Dickerson 0.
Fordham IA, Boston 8.
Wesleyan 29, New York Il.
Rensselaer, Z, Rochester 0.
West Maryland 6, Johns Hopkins 0
Rutgers S3, Stevens 0.
Villa Nova Q, MuehIenberg 0.
/ Haverford 8, Swarthmore 3.
Dartmouth 10, Syracuse 0.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

Let the tournament go to a place
where 1T is more convenient for all to
reach. Geographically figuring, Grand
Rapids is the center of our great
state with four railroads running in
to it. 1t can be reached from any
angle of the state and If Grand Rap
ids can handle 600 delegates to the
potato growers convention, and en-
tertain them for three days or mora,
we should have no trouble in hand-
ing the bowIers of which at no time
will be more than 200.
We have good alleys, five of them
under one roof and all of them Ger
titled More alleys going in as we
need them; we pay dues to the state
association for 16 teams this year,
more than many large cities have
done. Grand Rapids is first in line,
it was the only one presenting a
claim last year and also the year be-
fore at Beaver Dam
The bowlers in the northern part
of our state want recognition, at
least they do not care to be jugg1ed
with. They show by record a. good
healthy growth in the game of ten
pins. There will also show the true
blue in entertaining their guests
Grand Rpaids will prove this TO
all the bowlers in 1861 they see fit
to choose our city for the next tour
nanent. city. We Hketo, have the, tear
nament. We like to have the oppor~
tunity to give hte bowlers a real
good time. We like to meet all the
bowIers of the south and eastern part
in our great northern state and we
assure you one and all that Grand
Rapids CAN AND WILL DO WHAT
1T SAYS.
Yours for good bowling,
VIM. F. GLEUE,
Pres. Of G.. r. Bowling Association.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
VEN|SON BANQUET DELIGHTFULLY."-
SERVED To THREE HUNDRED GUESTS
Wood County Takes Second Prize In Potato
Growers Exhibit

Nearly 300 people sat down to the
banquet given to the Potato Growers
at the Congregational church par
lors Thursday eve. by the Merchants
& Manufacturers Association of this
city. 800 pounds OF venison were us
ed to serve the big thrOng.
There were no post prandil speech
es; the program for the evening, out
side OF the banquet was carried on
and baked potatoes made up the prir-,
ciple part of the big repast and was
served in an excellent manner Mrs.
Volt and her corps OF ASST stamts de
serve and received much merited
praise at the quiet and efficient way
IN which the food was served. One of
the speakers at the hall after the
banquet said that the young ladies de
served a great deal OF credit for
not once did they pour amy coffee
down the backs of the guests. A flash
light photograph was taken of the
people seated at the tables in the
main room.
At the Amusement hall immediate
ly following the banquet, the pro-
gram for the evening was carried
out. The guests were greeted by the
strains of music, played by the
Grand Rapids Orchestra. The Orches-
ira played popular and classic music
for about half an hour, when c. A.
Normington, president of Merchants
& Manufacturers Association, made
a few remarks and presented j W.
Hicks president of the Potato Grow
ers Association. Mr. Hicks made a
few remarks and then read off the
list of prize winners. The prize coun7
" winners were aus follows:
Ist prize-Oneida County, 80 points
I'd prize-Wood County, 87.7 points.
Sd prize Langlade County, 81
points
4th prize -Rusk County, 85 points.
9th prize Marinette County, "a.
points.
9th prize Forest County, 83.1
points.
President Normington received the
banner for Wood county and then
called for Ben Hansen, saying that
he wished Mr.. Han IN to have the
banner as he had done so much to
get the convention and for the po-
tato industry in Wood county. Mr..
Hansen not being present, Mr.. Nor
mington returned the banner to Pres
ident Hicks with the instructions to
be sure that it was given to Nj. Ham
sen and to not lose it aus it was the
first time Wood county had commit
ted the offense of winning a prize,
and we wanted it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
PRES. GLEUE
BOOSTSFOR {. R.

In the Sunday Sentinel, the bowl
ers of Kenosha are receiving a lot
Of encouragement in their efforts to
have the 1916 tournament go to that
city.
President VIM. F. GIeue of the
Grand Rapids Bowling association,
has written to the secretary and put
up some strong talk for this city.
Mr.. Gleue's letter follows:
Mr. A. L. Langtry,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Dear Mr. Langtry:-
Everybody is talking bowling and
tournament up here and by the out
look it appears that we are going to
have one of the biggest state tour
naments that ever was pulled off in
Wisconsin We all hope so and We
also hope to keep the interest up
with the good spirit of true sports
manship, so that when this tourna---
ment lis over, and a new tournament
is given away for 1916, that the
same spirit will then be manifested,
and all work together for the 1916
tournament.
Sometimes it happens that Q good
many Of us will be carried by influ-
ence not justified which has un-
pleasant results When Sheboygan
lost the tournament to Madison a
year ago. it very nearly caused a
disturbance in bowling circles and it
would have done SO If it had not
been for the hard work put in by
Mr.. Mitchell and his associates and
for the cool head of Mr.. Langstry.
Trying hard to make the Wisconsin
State Bowling Association a success.
When Grand Rapids appealed to
the executive board last year at
Madison, to give Grand Rapids the
tournament for this year, no other
city appeared on the scene and when
Grand Rapids bowling fans saw the
condition, they quickly recognized the
fact that harmony is the most impor-
ta.nt Dart for successful tournaments
and willingly gave way to Sheboy-
gan for the reason that Sheboygan
was first in the field. Everybody
present at the meeting will remsm-
Der the true sportsman spirit with
out any selfish notice Grand Rapids
showed
Now let US keep harmony, let the
sport Of bowling be what it is intend
ed to be. Let US meet all conditions
on a fair basis
Our state is very large, We have
BOWERS all over the state, especial
ly the ~th part Of the state, and
developing fast and it is high time
that the north is recognized in the
state bowling association ard at
least be granted the tournament
once. We should not expect some bo
lers TO travel clear caruss the state
all the time and some bowlers in
the south hardly travel any time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
BUSINESS CONDITIONS
GROWING BRIGHTER

News dipsatches these days carry
words OF cheer to the business and
industrial world. For some time, there
have been indications of improve
ment in business conditions through
out the country.
Today those indications take the
concrete form OF renewed activities
in the steel industry. Now the steel
industry lis counted am excellent bus
mess baramoter. The buyers OF steel
are the large industries Of the coun-
try and these industries as a rule,
are not buying unless they have a
fair show for adequate returns on
their investment. Large orders for
steel invariably point to strengthen
Jig business conditions. What is
more. the renewal OF activities in
this great industry means emp 10y
ment for thousands Of workers.
Taken all in all there is every
reason to believe that the old year
will be usheIed out and the new
one ushered in under conditions that
are promising. The depression, which
has been in evidence for some
months has impressed on the people
lessons OF rigid economy that will
in themselves be valuable ii the
returning prosperity. Here in Wis
consin and particularly this section
of Wisconsin the people are exceed
mgly fortunate. While Grand Rap
ids has not suffered from business
and industrial depression as other
cities have suffered, it will be IN
position to share in the good things
of the better era which seems TO be
at hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
VOLUME S3. No. IS

ufacturers Association, went to JUL
ius Matthews, for the second bsst
five bushel entry of Rural New York
ers.
On best 10 samples Rural New
Workers.:
First prize. Casper Huser.
Second prize, w. H. Wenger
Third prize, Zona Lou.
Fourth prize, Schiller Bros.
Fifth prize, Wm. Peteres-
Sixth prize, o. J. Leu.
Serial prize, Glass No. l. Rural
New Workers., Huser Bros.
Peerless, on best for samples, Glass
1. From Wood County.
First prize, w. H. Wenger.
On other standard varieties OF mer-
it, not listed:
First prize, VIM. Peters.
Second prize, o. J. Leu
Burbanks-
First prize, o. J. Leu.
The above list LIS far from being
complete, but was as far as had
been listed at the time of going to
press.
Officers Reelected.
The SaTI1e officers were re-eIeCt--
ed with the exception that the off,
ces of secretary and treasurer were
combined. The officers are:
PRESIDENT. w Hicks, Prentice
Vice-President- Anton Follstad,
Elcho.
Secretary and Treasurer J.G.MIl-
ward, Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
A MEMORIAL FOR
DEPARTED ELKS
Annual Lodge of Sorrow on Sun
day, Dec. 9th.

The annual memorial services of
Grand Rapids Lodge No. 693, B. P.O.
E., will be held Sunday afternoon,
Dec. 6, at Dalyls Theatre. A COM
mittee is now engaged i'm preparing
a program which will embrace a
eulogy and numbers of a musical ma
ture both vocal and instrumental
The eulogy will be in memory OF
Arthur -Podawiltz, the only brother,
who has died since the last memor--
iaI service. The oulogy will be by
President Otto Roenius and w. j.
Zillers of Milwaukee Will be the
principal speaker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
FINEST DISPLAY Of PO-
TATOES EVER EXHIBITED
IN THIS COUNTRY
Convention Program Being Carried Out
AS Published And Great Interest
Shown By Potato Growers.

The Wednesday afternoon program
was commenced after J. G. Moore
finished his address. which was on
when We went to press, by E. c.
Brown, Of Elk River, Mimi, who ad-
dressed the convention on the sub
ject Of Potato Extension Work in
Minnesota His remarks were very
interesting and instructive. He was
heartily encored.
Evening Session.
In the evening from Z o'clock to
7:3U the local band furnish a con
cer1 during which the large audience
assembled.
At 7.3O p. m, the president, J. w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
MIRACLE MAN CAN SPOT
SHORTAGE Or ONE POTATO

WAUSAU, Wis, Nov. "a Some
time ago Roy MircaIe purchased of
Clarence Rowland, a town of Weston
farmer, what purported to be ten
bushels of potatoes. The pile looked
small and City Sealer Pomeroy was
result was Rowland was arretsed on
a charge of having given short
weight, thus Violating the state
law. When arraigned in Justice Lar
neris court he entered a plea OF not
guilty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

GERS are highly pleased with the
large attendance and cordial treat
ment received by the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association of Grand
Rapids, as well as the citizens gen
orally. They appreciate fully every
attention and report a delightful time
and an excellent convention. Grand
Rapids has won warm place in the
hearts Of each member Of the Potato
Growers Association. Reader, if you
have not been in to see the dis
play Of potaf5es, DO so now; it Will
do YOU good. 1t makes ore feel as
if he wanted several bushels in his
cellar tor baking use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

Hicks called the meeting to order
and introduced R. E. Vaughan.of the
department Of Plant Pathology of.
the Wisconsin College Of AgrfcuI--
tu~e, who spoke of Potato Diseases
His lecture was emphasized and
made more clear and comprehensive.
Jy illustrating it with the use Of
slides. The pictures as they would APP
pear on the curtain, were explained
and his talk was very instructive.
Very few Of his audience had any
idea Of the diseases he mentioned in
connection with the potato. They
were very much enlightened by him
Chas Hawks, vice president of the
Honcan State Balln, was then intro
duced to the audience. and spoke up.
on the subject OF Activities OF the
Wisconsin Bankers Association in
Crop Improvement During 1914" Pre-
ltminary to his address. he said. that
he was highly pleased to witness the
splendid exhibit of potatoes that was
before him The Amusement Hall wa
a splendid place for the convention
to hold its session and Grand Rap
ids well located. He said further that
here was the home Of the President
of the Wisconsin Bankers Associa--
tion. and that Warren q. Fisher, as
sistant cashier of the Wood County
National Bank here was the home
product of the city he hailed from.
All these were compliments to the
present convention city. He then
read his written address, which was
explanatory Of the mutual business
relations existing between the Bank
ers and farmers. which met with
hearty approval. His paper represen-
ted excellent thought in its prepare
tion and brought conviction with it.
He was followed by B. G. Packer,
Commissioner of Immigration, Madi-
SON. Wis, who addressed the con-
vention ON the subject of s.Homeseek
ers Interest in the Potato Crop" He
was master OF his subject and paid
the convention a great co lpIiment,
when he said, that the display of
potatoes at this convention was the
finest he had ever. seen in this coun-
try, and that he had been maIdng
exhibits OF crops for the State OF
Wisconsin in many states in the Un
ion. He further said that the Amuse.
ment Hall was an ideal place IL
which 70 make a fine display. His
talk was fine and he was cordially
received and enoored.
The closing number on the pro
gram Wednesday evening was a pa
per read by F. S. Campbell.of Three
Lakes. Wis. on Pure Seed Grow
ing on an Oneida County Farm. Hi
adsice was good and if the potato
growers follow it, they viii be vel
paid therefor
Robert Morse, short hand circui
court reporter, is reporting the pro
ceedings for the convention Officers
Thursday program was carried on
as advertised and the audience room
was well filled all day long. Mem.
bers of the Association and the off
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
DEATH Of INFANT

Rev. and Mrs Nordling have the
sympathy of the community in the
loss of their seven months old son,
Theodore Julius Emanuel, who died
on Monday, November %. Mr.. and
Mrs. NordIing adopted the little fell
low from the Milwaukee Orphanage
the past summer. The funeral viii
be held on Wednesday afternoon from
the home, Rev. Nommensen officiat'
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method Of express
ing our heartfelt thanks and appre-
to our neighbors and friends
for the many favors rendered US
during the illness and funeral ser
vices of our beloved daughter, Lor-
aine. Appreciatingly yours,
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Coates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
DEATH OF Lorraine COATES

Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Coates have the
sympathy of the community in the
loss of their six months old daugh--
ter. Lorraine, who died last Thurs
cav morning at Z o'clock, after a
,hree weeks illness with pneumonia
and fever. Mr.. and Mrs. Coates viii
leave ON Saturday with the remains
for. Portage, where interment will be
made. Mr.. Coates is with the Grand
Rapids Bakery Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
COHEN LOSES CASE

The action against Jacob Rabita al
Legged to have used abusive language
to Mrs. Morris Cohen was called in
Judge EdW. N PonadnTlle's court
Tuesday afternoon. After hearing the
testimony, the court dismissed the
action and the costs amounting to
s4.50 were paid by Morris Cohen the
complaining witness Both parties are
from ATpin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
SCHOOLS WILL CLOSE
FOR TWO WEEKS

The public schools OF the city Will
have d two weeks'k vacation during
the Christmas holidays. School will
close on Dec. Is, and viii not COM
mence again until Jan. 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

MeSsrs. G. ". Davis left Tuesday
night for Wacsau TO spend Tha nks-
giving day with Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Gross.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

George Germanson has returned
from a visit with his son, Roy. at
Elcho.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

Initial fancy writing paper can be
secured at the Reporter job rooms.
Will be pleased to quote you prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

Pres. of G. R. Bowling Association
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-11
Misfortune.

Misfortune has come fast to the
family of d. straud Huffman, popu.
lar residents of Sixth street. Mrs.
Huffman no sooner. recovered from a
severe illness but that her son. Gait.
received broken arm which re-
quired much nursing to get back in,
condition. q
Yesterday, a daughter, Miss Gay.
was stricken with appendicitis and
was removed to a local hospital
where an operation will be perform
ed this morning, 40
Mr.. Huffman, who is president Of
tiis HuifmanEH Hamilton company has
had i! little time ct l'isa office f9r SEW
.cral weeks.
HaaHR : ....sH " d 70
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-11

orders to pass passenger train So ali
sogles aud TO do this. took siding.
whsther or not Jog prevented tile
passenger engineer from seeing the
rear Of the freight train, or whet her
The passenger was running so close
to the freight that Il could not stop.
was not given out by railroad ON.
Gals last night Locally; however, it
Is the belief that the distressing accis
d dent e was not aresult Of carelessness
81 the part OF either crew.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-11
Ex,,cellent I,eotpIrre,

IA large audience greeted Dr. John
Merritte Driver at the Grand Opera
House last night when he delivered
lis famous lecture, American Facing
the Far East For two hours he held
the audience spell bound with, his elo-
quence. logic and wit.
He ista man of strong personality.
has q beautiful speaking voice. and
presents his mesa gel in a very inter4
esting manner. A discussion Of Ills
lecture would be impossible inSlimit.
cd space but 1t seems to be the CON
census ofiopinionitha his lecture was
without question the greatest heard
in Eairmont. in recent years. not eN-
ccpting Gov. Hahley, r.:
1t is unfortunate that the evangel-
sistic services prevented a number of
people from hearing this wonderful
lecture. a
Miss McArdle Resigns. "
Miss Anna MeArdle, whoSas been
head nurse at Cook hospital here for
the past four years, has resigned and
will leave Thursday for her home at
Mason City, W. Va. Miss McArdle
rendered her resignation a few weeks
ago but did not leave until arrange
ments could be made to have her
place filled.
| Miss sallie Patrick, seniorsnurse,
will be head nurse temporarily until
q successor is secured for Miss Nc
Ardle. AS yet successor has not
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-11


WASHINGTON. D. G.. Feb. IL
With Thomas B. Hohler. secretary
of the British legation in Mexico
City, now in Washington, and Sir.
Lionel Garden. the retiring British
Minister to Mexico. about to vis:t
the city, it is believed here that all
concerned will understand hereaftes
the british Governments Intention
to be guided by the developments
of the American policy toward Mex
leo. Sir Lionel Gardens visit is cx5
pccted by his friends here to clear.
up Misrepresentation as to his atti-,
tndc towards the Hucrta Govern
mcnt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-11
T.o Workinel, IniiurLrreed.II

wo; workmsn we're injured yester:-
iay In nearby towns and both wersc
brought 70 the Miners llospitai IN
this city for treatment. Both were 1,
reported as doing nicely by the at.
tending physician last night.
AZ: Curtain. RAY otson, q; lumber
map was injured by falling log
witch crushed his chest. He was
rushed ito the hospital here where he
Is receiving treatment. He will re
cover although his injuries are seri;
Gus.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-11
.Gf1Y BRIEFS
National Holiday.

8 Following the usual custom the
banks and postottic eiwilll observe! Linz
coins birthday tomorrow In the
usual maner This Is d ationalE mol
tday and VIII be observed through
out the United States.
In seserai OF tie ward schools ex
ercises commemorsting The birthday
% Abraham Lincoln. wlll beilield.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-11
A Nel,, Jail
Fo r (, a / II
BOARD OF AFFAIRS CONSIDER.
ING PLANS FOR THE
STRUCTURE Fz;5
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING
WILL PROVIDE OFFICES FOR
CITY OFFICIALS;

Fstrinont isato have new jail.
This d brought about by circum-
stances over whichtt the Board of AZ
fairs has no control. This is being
forced on the city by the County
Court.
For sons time eti,c county court
has been considering the renovation
Of the Farmers Room 80 that it can
once more be; used by the public.
The court shas notified Mayor Bow
en- that no more city prisoners will
bn permitted to be incarcera,ed in
the Farmers Room of the Court
House after Aprils1, 1914.
Mayor Bowen Went attfSfc dc
rdaHty court and asked that a,S
4 cdtft give Itffestci,sIspermissinn 10
! psacs tflet isrisSipGs ifss,crceouats
lisii a6tiI asIIt edfstcaa er1eeea MI
ssta The Feo,fnts ieoarttStooh BIZ
vicw that the county Jail is a nri-
sons for Marion county prisoners on
~ and refused to permit; city pris-
oners being placed there.
Mayor Bowen In discussing thc
nsattcr this morning said that the
city cannot let our people 60 with
nut police protection or cannot stop
arresting criminals on accent oi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-11
Crew. Not Responsible:

y It was5not due TO {carelcssness on
the part Of the. dead conductor or
members of his crew that the fatal
Baltimore. and ohiolwreck took place
al cogley Siding On sathe Wheeling.
division Alondaysnight: Express had
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-11
Sweeping Reduction
For a Radical cIean-up

One the ever had the
every tsn
were good values