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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Sank County Bar Dean Dies.

Reedsburg- Giles Stevens,
dean of the Sank county bar, died at
his home in Reedsburg. Judge Ste
vens had been in practice in Reeds
burg ever since the late sos, had
served as county judge. During the
civil war he served as captain Of
Company B of the Twelfth Wiscon-
sin volunteer infantry, which he or
ganized.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Synod Wins Fight for Estate.

ensen have lost their last battle to
break his will leaving $4,000 to
the Norwegian Lutheran synod. They
were beaten in circuit court and SUI
preme court, but started action to
break the will on other grounds. Cir
nothing in the wording of the will
which could cause it to be overthrown.
The case has been in the courts three
wears
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
In a Reminiscent Mood.

Right here" said the grizzlei old
soldiers, some of the hardest fighting
of the whole war was done"
Il don't see anything" commented a.
member of the party, that suggests q
battlefield"
81 shall never forget it, murmured
the old soldier his eye kindling with
the recollection of the struggle. Eff
ry years ago this spot was watermel-
on patch. We discovered it just as We
were about to go into camp. There
were fifty men for every melon, and
and you can imagine"
I'VE CAM
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
DISAGREE ON ARSON TRIAL
Jury Sitting in Waukesha Case Dis
charged After Deliberatng
Twenty-four Hours.

Waukesha.-Th jury in the F. G.
CoWie arson case was released after
it had been unable to come to an
agreement following twenty-four hours
of deliberation. The verdict stood
seven for acquittal and five for con-
viction. Cowie was alleged to have
been implicated in the burning Of the
Spring City hotel the night of Jan
"a, 1911 The case was tried before
Judge Martin L. Lurek of the circuit
court and covered period of nearly
three weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Birthday Party.

The members OF the Union Yeters
an Legion gave birthday dinner tn
Comrade T. Bates, Newark, o., who
served in the Fourteenth Kentucky.
and has now reached the age OF sew
enty. At the conclusion of the din
ner Col. Charles II. Kibler and Col
oneI Wiley presented Comrade Bates
with a beautiful watchfob and charm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Bishop Robinson Expires.

Racine.-Bishop Henry Douglas
Robinson of Nevada, one of the great
est educators in the Episcopal church,
who received his early schooling in
Racine, was warden of the Racine
college and once mentioned as head
of the diocese of Milwaukee, is dead
of Brights disease in New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Harmony in Tobacco Field.

Janesyille.-Growers and buyers are
now working in hearty accord to bring
the 1913 tobacco crop OF Wisconsin in
proper shape for handling. The prices
paid during the rush campaign were
exceptionally high but the climatic
conditions have been against the han
ding of the medium late and late
crops and in consequence the major
ity Of the growers will be forced to
wait untik> early spring until they re-
ceive their pay for the crops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Eaole Killed by Engine.

Sheboygan.- passenger train on
the Chicago & Northwestern railway
killed a gray eagle south Of Sheboy-
gan. When the train arrived in this
city the dead bird was found on the
pilot OF the engine. It measured three
feet from tip to tip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Outaoamie Bow Kills LYNX.

Appleton.-Harry Trettin, aged Il,
town of Ellington, killed a lynx in the
swamp near his home and collected
81 bounty, the first money paid by the
county for the killing Of an animal OF
that specie
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Should Be Made 70 pivuIae Secret.

Scarcely a living wage, but it was
enough for Mr.. and Mrs. John Pitt. Of
TrunCh. Norfolk, England, who have
Just celebrated their golden wedding.
They have, on wages varying from
$3.50 to 81. week. brought up fam
lily OF ten children. all of whom are
living
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
This Ace of Luxury.

One thousand dollars seems a good
deal to pay for doll, yet this sum has
been paid by city magnate for a doll
to present TO his little daughter. The
doll in question had a complete trous-
seau, containing dozens of miniature
fashionable costumes, complete in
every detail, and was a marvel of
workmanship
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Fire Loss Is $4,000.

Beaver Dam-Fire destroyed the
store building and contents owned by
G. w. Kleist at Minnesota Junction.
The loss is estimated at $4,000 Mr..
Kleist is postmaster at Minnesota
Junction and the postoface was 10
Gated ii the store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01

Old Bibles and Testaments are in
general use by gold heaters as storage
places for gold leaf, which is placed
between the pages. In some communi-
ties where gold beating is the princi-
pal industry no other methods of stor-
age is used by the workmen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Killed BY Collapse of Floor

Neenah-H E. Young, superin-
tendent of the Menasha Paper COM
pany. was instantly killed at Lady
smith when the floor of a sawmilI col
lapsed and a heavy load of pulpwood
fell on him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
The Result.

81 wonder if scientists ever will ae-
complish their project of photograph
ing souls"
IF they do and have an exhibition,
they will have to tag the pictures SO
that people can know which are souls
and which are pinheads.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Much In the Manner Of II.

OF course women should have the
right TO propose marriage If they de-
sire il. AS a matter of fact they some
times do, but in such way that the
proposal was not of his own max
ing San Antonio Express.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
May Get $4,000 Postoffics

Rice Lake.-A bill has been intro
duced in congress which il passed. will
give Rice Lake a $4,000 government
building The present postoffice is too
small and this city will soon have free
city delivery service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
IInlifted.

Wei, Mrs Murphy. you do look
pleased. It must be trIe you've got
E good JOB" Indeed and ! have
then. I'm In the seventh heaven, in
q manner OF speaking It's steward
ess I am on the new airship"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Home of Convict Burned

Appleton-The home of Gustave
Schaffelke, a mile north of Appleton,
burned, entailing a loss OF $1,000.
Schaffelke is serving four years in
Waupun for chicken stealing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Cancers Annual Toll
Peculiar STORAGE Places

Cancer yearly kills $4,000 persons
in the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Madison Fire Captain pies.

Madison.-Capt. Frank Vallender Of
the No. 2 fire company, is dead He
had been ailing ever since he was
hurt at fire last April, but had re.
manned on duty until two weeks ago
He had been connected with the frs
department for more than twenty-ay.
Eears
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Fulfilled Youthful Promise

The most compelling of prodigies
has unquestionably been the infant
pianistic genius. Mozart, Liszt and
Chopin were marvellous opponents at
the age of ten years..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Euezlvptus Oil for Scarlet Fever

Al Kiriemuir, small town in Scot
land. what threatened to become an
epidemic Of scarlet fever has just
been stamped out By amounting the pa
tients with oil of eucalyptus, leaving
them at home and making no attempt
to isolate them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
steaafast Ornament.

| thank God that in a knowledge OF
him and of myself which cometh to me
daily in fresh revelations, l have
steadfast armament of blue In which
all clouds soon dissolve.-Siduey La
nier, In q Letter to His Wifa-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01

A new form Of paper currency is
also provided for, TO come out in case
OF emergency. and which is expected
to go back into the hands of the gov
eminent when times are normal.
These treasury notes" will be printed
by the government and issued through
each regional reserve bank, and will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Oshkosh Reassessment Denied.

Madison-The state tax commission
has unanimously denied the applica-
ton Of several residents of Oshkosh
for a reassessment Of property in that
city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Express Agents Held Liable.

cept packages Of venison for shipment
without knowing their contents may
be held for damages, according to At
torney General Owen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Revenue Men Killed by smuaslers

Stoned to death near Mount st.
Martin, France. two revenue officers.
named Compeau and Thevenin, were
killed while in discharge OF their duty.
Some of their assailants have been
arrested and identified as notorious
smugglers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Quiet But Visible.

Maude--She's such quiet little.
person that I'm surprised to hear she's
wearing a diaphanous skirt. Edna
Perhaps she believes in the old say
ing that little girls should be seen, bur
not heard 6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Hunters Wound Is Fatal.

Rice Lake.-George Clark acciden-
Cally shot himself in the leg in a
cabin near Tuscola. Before help could
be summoned he had bled so profuse-
Iy that he died shortly after reaching
a hospital
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Snarta Tobacco Sorters Content.

SPARTA thousand local tobacco
sorters decided not to join in the walk
out of the sorters at Westby, where
500 quit a few days ago. They re-
ceive S100 per 100 pounds and have
been promised a raise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Three Years for Butter THEFT.

Madison. Pleading guilty to steal
ing six tubs of butter from a freight
train on the c., NJ. & st. p road at
Cross Plains, John Lawler, aged 40,
of Stoughton, was sentenced 20 three
years in the state prison
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Ernn His Mother.

Papa, the phrenologist says
ought to be a preached He says /
have great talent in that line l
shouldn't wonder" replied father;
you probably inherit it from your
mother
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Cultivate Graeiousness.

Nothing adds more to the charm of
life than graciousness. Rough blunt
ness is never a valuable possession
People who are unattractiVe are self-
asserting, conceited. insolent, stub
born. They insist on having their
own way and never make concessions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Held for Depot BURGLARY

Madison.-Tom Lee and Dick Evans.
home, were arrested at Middleton on
the charge of burglary of the North
western depot at London, Dane county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
One Eauit He Noticed

The young men who compose this
quartet seem to be agreeable fellows"
Quite So The only fault / have to
find with them is that they disagree so
distressingly when they try to sing
Birmingham Age-Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
New York Jewels.

A conservative estimate put the to-
tai worth OF the jewels of New York
city at $500, 100000. This is more
than twice the value of the buildings
of all the universities. colleges and
technical schools in the entire coun-
try.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Coin Preferable.

It was all very thoughtfUi Of the
bullock at Graveseua TO toss a man
through the window of a hotel, but
this method Of tossing for drinks is
not likely to gain more than local pop
Ularity Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
IIpcIa Chan

De men who gifts rich enough to re-
tire FUN work said Uncle Eben.
looks to me like he had to lcok
around fob amusement almost as in
dustricus as if he was nantin' G lob .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
vsoaries Of the Hunters Life.

A Maryland hunter shot at trolley
car, mistaking it for a deer, but the
negligent CORES pendent did not ascer-
tain why he got his ammunition at a
corner drug store instead of going to
the usual place-Louisville Courier
journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Cabaret Defined

Il has remained for an experienced
New Yorker to define the cabaret as
an institution that has taken the rest
out of restaurant aud pat the din in
dinner. Nashville southern Lumber
man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
browns While lceboatine.

Beaver Wilbur Kopf, aged 13,
drowned in Beaver Dam lake while
ice boating with two companions. The.
boat went into an open hole in the
middle of the lake and Kopf was
thrown under the ice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
The Tell Tale tale

There is a certain young man in
this town who is very elated and says
he has practically won the girl now
that her dog begins to wag its tail
when be opens the gate.-FloTida
Times Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
La Toilette Not Coming Home

Madison-Senator La Toilette will
not return to Madison during the hol-
idays. This information was received
here from men who are in Washing
ton visiting the senator.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01

Deacon Grimes" said the rector. As
he passed through the vestry room.
you had better take up the~coIisction
before the sermon this morning. as Z
am going to preach on the subject OF
economy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
CURRENCY BILL
BECOMES 4 LAW
Most Far-ReaChing Measure Re-
Iating to Finance Enacted
in Many Years.
SALIENT POINTS REVIEWED

Essentials Of New Law Summarized
in Nontechenicai language
Makes Little Change in oper-
alton of Present National
5anks-Reaional Re-
serve Banks Pro-
Vided For.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Not Many of Them Do,

One of the men who take life hard
for a statesman is the constituent
who imagines that a congressman
spends most of his time waiting i'm,
patiently for six o'clock so that he
can get into his evening clothes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
.Iapanese SMOKING Tree.

A smoking tree is one of the natural
wonders of Ono, Japan. Strange TO
say. it smokes only in the evening
just after sunset, and the smoke issues
from the top of the trunk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
The Wild Chance.

"Binks appears absolutely without
regard for his personal safety"
Yes; time after time | have known.
him to become All innocent bystanderr
without thought OF consequences"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Veteran Teacher Resians.

Sturgeon Bay.-Miss Agnes O. Jens
kiHs, who has taught school contin.
uous!y III this city for thirty-seyen
years, has resigned, owing to failing
health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Good Roads First

II the people have to wait until
politics is absolutely pure before get
ting good roads, 1t would be wise Ia
import Job to tell them how to do IL
philadelphia Ledger
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Coal Gas Nearly Fatal,

Racine. Unconscious from gas
which escaped from coal stove, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Sorenduck were saw
ed from death by being discovered by
neighbors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Boom Pastor for Mayor

Appleton.-The Rev. John FaYille,
pastor of the Congregational church,
is being doomed for mayor to succeed
]. V. Canavan, who died recently.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
l..chIIk. In Other Words.

The kiss was so long as the whole
life OF many creatures that live on
oarth-From The Joy OF Youth, by
Eden Pholpotts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Always an Execution.

Honesty is the best policy. quoted
the Wise Guy" AT the same time.
the fellow who hesitates TO steal
kiss viii seldom get one" added the
Simple Mug.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
And Fruit Is Dear

In the United States there are more
than two hundred million apple trees
Of bearing age, about twenty million
pear trees and more than sixteen mil
lion cherry trees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Lossz An Arm in Shredder.

Lake Mills.-While assisting in
shredding corn stocks on his sons
farm, John LANCER, aged 20, lost an
arm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01

Furniture Factories Kept Busy.
The homes of this country require
about $3.50, SS7 900 worth of furniture
s2fh year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
sirnamwood Skater prowns.

BirnamBood.- Snyder, aggs
20 years, drowned In Mayfower laks
while skating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01

| the country banks and vaults or in the
regional reserve bank.
Reserve city banks-Total reserve
required, 10 per cent. OF demand and
5 per cent. Of time deposits. Six-ff-
teenths must be kept in the bank
vaults for the first two years and I'VE
| fifteenths after that time. Three-fif-
| teenths must be kept in the reglnaI
| reserve bank for the first year. in
| creasing one-ifteenth every SIX
| months thereafter until it reaches six
| fifteenths. For three years the I'M
! allotted portion of the reserve may be
! kept in other banks, in it's own
| vaults. or in the regional bank; after
that time in one of the latter two
| places.
Regional Reserve Banks.
These immense funds of reserves
| from member banks" together with
| government moneys, will make up the
! deposits of the regional reserve banks.
| Each of these banks will be admins
| tered by a board of nine directors, six
of whom viii be elected by the banks,
and three appointed by the federal re-
| serve board
| The regional reserve bank may re-
! district-that is, buy at a discount
| from it's member banks-"prime com
! mercial paper when the member
| banks desire to convert these assets
| into money.
Character of Paper.
The exact terms of this important
| provision as to the character of paper
upon which the regional reserve banks
| may furnish cash are as follows:
Upon the Endorsement Of any OF its
member banks, with waiver of de-
| mand notice and protest by such
banks. and federal (regionaD reserve
banks may discount notes, drafts, and
! bills of exchange arising out of act
ual commercial transactions; that is,
notes, drafts, and bills of exchange is
sued or drawn for agricultural, indus
| trial or commercial purposes, or the
| proceeds of which have been used, OF
| are TO be used, for such purposes, the
| federal reserve board to have the
right to determine or define the char
! acter of the paper thus eligible for
/ discount, WIIuln luS ui6auiIiS VI bIiiS
| act.
ELIGIBLE for Discount.
| Nothing in this act contained shall
| be construed to prohibit such notes,
| drafts and bills of exchange, secured
| by staple agricultural products, or 9th
| er goods, wares, or merchandise. from
| being eligible for such discount; but
| such definition shall not include notes,
| drafts, or bills covering merely invest
ments or issued or drawn for the
! purpose of carrying or trading in
| stocks, bonds or other investment Sc
curities, except bonds and notes of the
| government of the United States.
The elastic" Element.
The new treasury notes, which are
to furnish the elastic" element in the
! currency system, and to add to the
| country's circulating money in time of
need, will come into use in the follow
| ing way:
| The notes will be printed by the gov
eminent, with a distinctive style for
| each regional reserve bank. One of
| the three directors named by the fed
| eral reserve board for each regional
| bank will be known as the federal re-
serve agent for that bank, and a sup
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-01
Fortunate One.

so she's going to be married ?
Who's the lucky man? % The man she
threw over for this one. New York
World.