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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
FAVOR OF CONTINU-
GUS OFFICE HOLDING

Grand Rapids, Wis, July 16, 1914.
Mr. A. J.. Fontaine,
Editor Daily Reporter, City.
Dear Sir
I have read your article n last
nights paper relative to fourth term
ers for county officers, and must
say l do not agree with you.
In all kinds of mercantile busi-
ness, it is considered good policy to
retain tried men in important posi-
tions in preference to changing for
untried men, and why should not
the same policy hold good on coun-
ty business?
If you have an exceptionally good
foreman in your printing office, would
you think it would be policy to fire
him SO another man could have a
chance at the iob?.
1t is just such ideas as these that
makes State, County and City bust
ness more expensive, and less eff
cient than it should be, and the
sooner our voters realize that pub
lie business should be handled on
same principles as private business,
ard not regarded aus gratitudes to
be handed out to political four flush
ers, the better off the public will
be-
If you will investigate in the old
er settled states of the east,I think
you will find there is a general in
clination to retain efficient men in
certain county offices where it is
absolutely important to have per
feet file of records.
l think if you will investigate, you
will find that the objection to fourth
termers comes principally from
few would-be politicians that want
the positions. Yours truly,
REPUBLICAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
WHERE IS THIS
RUDOLPH MAN?

What has become of William Mar
sau? That is the question that has
been causing Plover people more or
less uneasiness ever since Marsau,
a man of about twenty-eight years,
dropped out of sight last Sunday.
Marsau has made his home in the
vicinity of Plover for many years,
but it is believed he has relatives,
including his father, in Rudolph,
Wood county. Since the last of
April or the first of May, this year,
he was employed on the farm of
James Coulthurst. Last Sunday
morning at about z o'clock he left
the Coulthurst home, saying he was
going to a neighboring farm to
have a good time That is the last
seen or heard of him by Mr.. and
Mrs Coulthurst and there is abso-
lutely no clue as to what has be-
come of him.
For a week or more preceding his
disapp ppearance Marsau seemed wor-
ried about his health. He was OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23

Wilbur Kluge, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Kluge, residents of the town
of Grant, Portage county while cut
ting hay, Monday about two miles
from their residence, met with
serious accident, in which he came
very nearly losing his life. AS it was,
he is badly cut on the arms, hands
and chest.
The story goes that he was cut
ting hay with a mower, hauled by
two horses, one of which was
young horse. One of his lines be-
came fastened ON the names of one
of the horses. He stopped the team
and while he had the whip in his
hand he started to relieve the lines
and walked up between the horses
on the tongue. When about on the
act of removing the lines the young
horse became frightened and start
ed to run away The older horse
followed. This caused the boy to
lose HIS DdHdIlc6 dIlu ne I6ll between
the horses and in falling he grab
bed part of the harness. In this
manner his body was dragged a
long the ground for some distance
until the horses stopped of their own
The boy extricated himself
one of the horses and
started for home. He noticed that
he was bleeding profusely and the
blood running on both sides of the
animals back from his person When
he reached home he fell exhausteA
FROM the loss of blood He was car
ed for as best he could be by the
family until DR.. Pomainville arrived
to look after his injuries. The young
man was conveyed to Riverview Hos
pital in this city where he could
better receive treatment and we
that at this writing he
is doing nicely. 1t was a close call
for the young man, and his friends
are all pleased to knowthat he will
recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
QUICKENING THE COM.
MUNITY CONSCIENCE f

this work was more important than
right now.
Every community has its problems
this community has many and
the church organizations are keen
to the needs of solving them.
So far as our own interests are
concerned, there is no community in
which conscientious determination to
do good is more essential.
Morality is necessary, and we
have it activity is necessary,
and We have it here brotherly in
terest is necessary, and we have it
hereI
But, however much we have, it
must be invested to draw interest.
However, the tide of human up
lift has been advancing, there is
something higher and better posi-
BILE, now, and always.
The church crystaIizes the best
influences of life.
Every church member, every church
worker, is a vital factor in bring
ing to realization the ideals of
which we all dream.
Human interest and brotherhood
are merely stepping stones to bread
tn of character, morality and Chris
tianity.
In the great movement you are
asked to fill your place to work
out for the good of all the best
there is in you.
Therefore, We Ought to Give the
More Earnest Heed to the
Things
Which We Have Heard, Lest at any
Time We Should Let Them
Slip"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
ENTERTAINS in HONOR
OF MISS GOGGINS

Miss Marie Looze is entertaining
at bridge and luncheon this after
noon, in honor of Miss Grace Cog
gins, who was member of the class
of 1912 of the Lincoln High School.
The guests present are members OF
the class of 1912 Four tables were
used during the games played. The
decorations were in sweet peas, mas
turtiums and other cut flowers.
The youne ladies present united tor
gether in the presentation OF a cut
glass table electier, as a. token or
the esteem in which Miss Gogglns
is held by the members of her class.
The outside guests We're, Miss Hell
en- Sensor, o" Illinois; Miss EVon De
Nevers of Woonsocket, r. l.; Clartce
and Bessie Buckley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
DEATH OF CHRIS
TIAN TERMAAT

Christian Termaat died at the
home of his son, John Termaat, this
Saturday morning three miles west
of Vesper with heart trouble.
They live on what is known as the
Heiser place. This family came here
from Sheboygan county about three
years ago. The deceased was born
Sept %, 1927, and was sc years,
months and 25 days old when he
died.
Al short funeral service will be
held at the house Monday morning
at 8 a. MA fter which the body
will be shipped oyerthe Chicago &
Northwestern railway to Sheboygan
county for burial, where the family
resided for many years. The deceas-
ed was good man, highly thought
of by thosewhoenjo his acquaint-
ance and will be greatly missed by
relatives and friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23

the belief that he had tuberculosis
of the throat Whether or not this
had anything to do with his disap-
pearance is only matter of con-
lecture, but it is thought probable
that he might have consulted a ply
sician, whose opinion on his case
might have added to his discourage
ment.
Marsau was about 5 feet inches
tall, weighs about 135 pounds, has
dark hair and complexion, dark
brown eyes set deep in his head.
When last seen he wore a blue suit
and black slouch hat. He was unu-
sually well liked among his acquain
tances in PIover and NJ. and Mrs.
Coulthurst held him in the highest
esteem. He was an excellent work
man, steady and reliable. Mr.. Coult-
hurst will be pleased to secure in
formation in regard to his where
abouts. Address him at P+over, Wis.
Stevens Point Daily Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
CIRCUIT COURT IN SESSION

The circuit court convened again
Monday morning at 1920 a. m,
Judge B. B. Park presiding, with all
officers of the court in their respec--
tive places.
Two divorce cases were disposed
Of, as follows:
Mrs. Cora Zero was granted a di-
vorce from her husband, Bernard
Zero, and Mrs. Angeline Harvinske
was granted a divorce from her hus-
band, Matt Harvinske Chas. E. Bri-
ere appeared as attorney in both
cases.
A jury was impanelled to try the
case of the Wood County Drainage
District, in which six parties are in
remonstrance. The jury are now
viewing the premises to obtain per-
sonaI knowledge Of the land condi-
tions which are included in the above
drainage district
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
PATMONT ON WAY
To SAN|TAR|UM
Will be Carefully Guarded at
Detroit Till be Receivers
His Health

MILWAUKEE, July 21.-Louis Pat
mont, the dry lecturer" who was
recently found at Rib Lake, after a
mysterious disappearance, passed
through Wisconsin today on his way
to Chicago and Detroit. under the
care of four friends from Detroit. 1t
is planned to place him in a sani-
tarium until he recuperates. He is
very nervous and seems demented, ,ac-
cording to Rev. Milton of Milwau-
kee.
He clamis he was held up in De
troit and given money to leave. At
the same time, he says, his life was
threatened.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
SECOND CHOICE AND Phillip

The reactionary forces in Wis
consin-what remain of them-loud-
Iy hail the candidacy of Emanuel l..
Philip for the Republican nomina--
embodiment of standpatism. He is
against everything that makes for
progress and service in government.
Throughout the long fight in this
state he has been on the side of
the StaIwarts and the special in
terests that grew rich and powerful
at the peoples expense through mis-
government in ''the good old days.
Anxiety has been expressed that
because of the many candidates in
the Republican primary, Mr.. Philip
may slip through with the nomina-
ton; that the progressive majority
may find their party ticket headed
by a minority candidate. There
should be no uneasinesS on that
score The builders of Wisconsin,s
primary sytem foressaw just such
a situation So they put into the
law the Second Choice. Second
Choice voting will make it impossi-
BILE for a reactionary candidate to
be nominated, even if the progress
sive majority should be divided up
among several progressive cand1-
dates. Second Choice voting will
permit no candidate who is not IN
general accord with the policy OF
the majority to get into office Sec
ond Choice voting will make 'assur-
ance doubly sure" in settling Mr..
Philips dust LaFollette's Maga-
zine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
LABOR FEDERATION
IN CONVENTION
One Hundred and TWenty-F our
Delegates Are Present at
Opening Session.

OSHKOSH, Wis, July Is. The
twenty-seeond annual convention of
the Wisconsin State Federation OF
Labor opened in this city at 10 o.
clock Wednesday morning with j.
j. Handley of Milwaukee, secretary
and treasurer of the organization,
presiding. The Rev. Edward H. Smith
of this city offered the opening pray
er and FranksJe Webber of Milwau-
kee, state organizer for the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, was elect
ed temporary chairman.
Mayor John ]. MuIvey of this city
ct exte, delivered an address of
welcome and Joseph Kitz, of this
city. responded. John J. Carney of
Detroit and Chicago, told the con-
vention of the work among the to-
bacco workers and gave statistics in
regard to the controlling companies
in the industry.
Mrs. Dina P. Wolf, of Chicago,
spoke in favor Of a more extended
organization of women workers.
She is the representative of the Ma
tional Woman's Trade Union Lea
que of America.
Walter S. Fisher of Milwaukee
Typographical Union No. %, was
elected assistant secretary.
Following the report of the cred
entails committee that there were
124 delegates present besides repre-
sentatiVes from the Michigan, IlIi--
nois and Minnesota state organiza-
tions the convention adjourned to
the afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23

The church is an individual need
as well as a general one.
No community is insensibIe of its
Influence, nor is anyone free from
a responsibility for its maintenance.
In every walk of life we find good
results from church affiIiation, church
influence and church work
In the church, the individual con-
science is best found and quickened,
and it is easy to keep it sensitive
Through the church the general
conscience is made keen to a reali-
zation of public needs-of moral de-
velopment.
No community possesses so low a
grade of intelligence as to be hope
less, so far as personal possibili-
ties are concerned.
No community is of so high
grade of intelligence and moral acu-
men, as to tbe beyond the need of
church influence.
No mater what the individual
equipment, or the community de-
velopment, the church has its place
to fill its work to perform
This community has its special
problems many of these problems
are best solved through the church
es here, working for good.
TOmorrows advantages will be a
little better, if today We have the
best influence of community work
ing for betterment.
The nurturing and expansion of
and vital faith has been
the work Of the church for centur-
les.
Students of the times realize there
was never a period of history, when
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
CANDIDATE FOR
DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The following advertisement is to
be paid at the rate of 5 cents per
counted line by John Roberts.
1 am a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for District Attorney
of Wood county at the coming pri-
mary. If nominated and elected, l
shall carry out the duties of that
office without fear or favor.
2td 1tw JOHN ROBERTS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
FIRE BLIGHT RAVAGES
WISCONSIN ORCHARDS

MADISON, Wis, July 2.-Cne of
the worst epidemics of fire blight
that ever visited Wisconsin is gain
ing headway throughout many sec
tions of the state this season, ac--
cording to J. G. Moore, horticultur-
list at the University of Wisconsin
College of Agriculture.
The presence of the disease is
first indicated by the dying back
of the leaves, which turn reddish, or
dark brown, while the bark is shrun-
ken and shriveIed. In many cases
if the bark at the lowest portion of
he infected area is peeled off the
disease will be found extending in
ternally far below the point where
it's presence is made known at the
surface. In this manner it makes
rapid but insidious headway before
the true extent of its damage is re-
allied.
Different varieties of apples vary
in their susceptibility to fire blight
In Wisconsin, the yellow Transpar--
ent, Wealthy, Tetofsky, and Trans
cendent crab are most seriously af-
fected.
The disease is caused my bacteria
which gain entrance to the plant it's
sues through the flowers or by mean
of wounds on the surface, particu--
larly those made by insects. The
method of the development of the
disease is such that spraying cannot
control it. The only way of fighting
the trouble is the removal Of infect
ed parts.
These are usually removed once
or twice during the season once in
summer and again in the fall before
the leaves are frosted. Mr.. Moore
states that it is not advisable to
leave the infected parts on the trees
until the annual spring pruning, as
it is then difficult to detect all in
fected twigs. In cutting out the
/ blight it is advisable TO so at ieStSN
4 to 6 inches below anysigns OF the
disease and burn all parts removed.
Blight, canker, or fire blight,start,
ing in small twigs and buds, caus-
ing the death of tissues at the base
of such points, may be removed with
the pruning knife. In removing dead
tissues it is well to dip the prun.
| ing knife in strong formalin or cor.
rosive sublimate solution in order
not to spread the disease to other
trees. Wounds caused by cutting
out blight canker may be disinfected
with formalin and the surface paint
ed with white lead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
SCHOOL CENSUS
COMPLETED

The following school census was
taken by Messrs. Herman Kells on
the west side; Bert Wells in the
third and fourth wards, while Mrs.
Harriette Dietz had the first and
second wards The total number of
boys is 1886, girls 1911 and total
of 2407 children of school age in
Grand Rapids. The following table
shows the results by wards:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
PICNIC SUPPER AND
AUTOMOBILE RIDE

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Reiland enter
tanned twenty-six ladies and gentle
men friends Sunday afternoon and
evening" III honor of their guest, Miss
Fanny Ritt, OF st, Paul. Mimi, who
is visiting them. After the picnic
luncheon, an automobile ride was
taken about the city, which was fol
lowed BY card playing. 4 delightful
afternoon and evening is reported
by those present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
IN HONOR OF 66TH BIRTHDAY

On Friday afternoon, Mrs. Emil
Toepel entertained the following Ia
dies at her home on Burt street, in
honor of her Seth birthday: Madames
Blfss, Pagel, Eberhardt, Jacobson,
Otto, Henchel and Swatsky. A de
lightful afternoon was spent in So
cial converse and delightful refresh
ments were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
VILLA On WAY To
BEGIN TRUMP HAL
MARCH To OCCUPY
MEXICAN CAPITAL
Returns to Juaraz Today to Or
ganize Army Movement of
all Divisions Toward
South Over Long
Route
BY John w. Roberts.

JUAREZ, Mex, July 19.- General
Francisco Villa will return to this
city tomorrow from Chihuahua to
commence the movement of troops
southwark to Queretaro, where they
will be modified with the depart
ment of the northwest and northeast
for the triumphal entry into Mexico
City.
Gen. Villa has been in chihuahua
since Saturday attending the unveil-
ing of monuments to Gems Toribio
Ortega and Trinidad Rodrignuez. Al
though VenustianO Carranza announc-
ed that only 5000 troops from each
division viii accompany him to Mex
leo City, Gen. Villa reiterates his
intention of marching his entire divi-
sion into the capital
Generals Alvado Obregon and
Pablo Gonzalez are also preparing for
the same move, it is asserted.
Gonzales Gets Orders.
A dispatch from Monterey to ar
ranzasta headquarters in FL Paso
today was to the effect that Gen.
Pablo Gonzalez had been ordered by
Ta~ranza = sve int. Mexico Csty
at the earliest possible moment. 1t
is believed the army that occupied
San IuiS POtccf will pnfr9iD at
once and go to the capital, should
CarbajaI agree to give over the gov
ernment to the constitutionalists.
Villistas fear that when Carranza
gees TO Tampico next week he will
sail from there to Puerto Mexico, and
from there go to Mexico City with
out his various department comman-
ders. Such a move will not be look
ed upon as friendly by Gen. Villa,
it is asserted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
THREE NEW HORSES

A. l. Chambers, proprietor of the
Chambers Livery Stable on the west
side, came home Saturday with three
new black honses four years oldyav-
eraging HOO. They are beauties, and
will so into service for city busi-
ness in his livery stable. He pur-
chased them at Fox Lake and drove
them overland and is very proud of
his new possession.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
EXAMINATION F0R 4TH
CLASS POSTMASTER

c. ]. Odegard will give an examina
ton for fourth class postmastership
in this city August %. Anyone de
string any information concerning the
examination can secure the same by
calling at the postoffice. Mr.. Ode
gard will also conduct an eNamina-
tion at Friendship on August 10
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23

A study of the above table is in
teresting 1t will be noted that the
third ward, where most of the heavy
taxpayers reside in growing less
each year of children of school age,
while other wards are constantly
showing an INCREASE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
ENTERTAlNS At BIRTH
DAY PARTY

Bill Nash entertained about twenty
of his little friends at his home this
afternoon in honor Of his sixth birth
day. Games we're played and dainty
refreshments were servde.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC

The members Of the First Moray
ian Sunday school held a picnic at
Lyon park today. Large swings were
put up, games were played and fine
time enjoyed by all those in attend
ance. Excellent refreshments were
served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
CHAUTAUQUA
AT TOMAHAWk

Commencing Sunday, July 26, and
lasting until August 2, the fourth
annual Chautauqua will be held at
Tomahawk. Wis A number of not
ed speakers and musical attractions
are on the program.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23

Attorney and Mrs G. F. Smith and
Carl Donaldson of Rhinelander, were
visitors in the city today, making the
trsp by automobile Mr.. Smith was
formerly associated in the D. d.
Conway law Offices in this city. He
is now municipal judge at Rhinelan-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23
BACK FROM
CAMP BYRON

Rev. Harland G. Logan returned
this noon from Camp Byron, where
he has been spending the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-07-23

WANTED-A good girl for general
house work in small family. Ad-
dress Mrs w. G. Slater, Grand Rap
ids, Wis, or call at 559 3rd avenue
north. 1.-two