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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
Activities of Women.

twenty-five states now have wild
ows' pension laws.
The best dentists in Belgrade, Ser
via, are sisters.
Women will be employed as chauf-
feurs on Toledo's jitney buses.
The town of Cassopolis, Mich, with
$50 homes, has 80 widows,
Yarick house in New York city has
been opened for the benefit Of factory
girls, who can secure g. room and
board there for prices ranging from
81 to $475.
A League for Business Opportunities
for Women has been organized in
New York city, the object of which
is to secure equal pay with men for
women employed in the business
world
Miss Elizabeth l.. Kolb of Philadel-
phia has been selected by Secretary
of the Navy Daniels to christen the
superintendent Pennsylvania. which
will be launched in March at Newport
News, Va
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18

bed chamber. The walls are covered
with boards, decorated with postcards.
The bedroom floor is covered with
straw. In the kitchen they have
range, pots, pans, kettles and lamps
requisitioned from the nearest village.
The fire in the range is kept going day
and night.
The trenches of the French and the
Germans in this section are about one
hundred yards apart. The villages in
the rear Of the German trenches have
beer entirely demolished by French
shells. The Germans have to dig their
way in whenever they want to find
anything to eat in the cellars Of de-
serted farm houses, now entirely in
ruins. Still they find occasionally large
quantities of wine and canned goods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
MOTHER! LOOK At
CHILDS TONGUE
If cross, feverish, constipated,
give California Syrup
of FIGS"

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply Will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour
Look at the tongue, mother! If coat
ed, or your child is hstless, cross, few
erish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full of cold or has sore throat
or any other childrens ailment, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup of
Figs" then don't worry, because it is
perfectly harmless, and in a few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels, and you have
WELL playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is ofttimes all
that is necessary. 1t should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle OF
California Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
SYNOPSIS.

A curious crowd Of neighbors invade
the mysterious home Of Judge Ostrander,
county judge and eccentric recluse, fol-
lowing yelled woman who has gained
entrance through the gates Of the high
double barriers surrounding the place
The woman has disappeared but the judge
rs found in a cataleptic state. Bella, his
servant. appears in a dying condition and
prevents entrance to a secret door. Bella
dies. The Judge awakes. Miss Weeks
MS seizure. He secretly discovers the
Whereabouts Of the yelled woman. She
proves to be the widow Of q man tried
before the judge and electrOcuted for muir
der years before. Her daughter IS en-
gagged to the judges son, from whom he is
sstranged, but the murder IS between the
lovers She plans to clear her husbands
memory and asks the judges aid. Alone
IN her room Deborah ScOvilIe reads the
newspaper clippings telling the stoTv Of
Ihe murder Of Algernon Etheridgo by
John scoville in Dark Hollow. twelve
years before
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
Settiinu Old Scores.

Our local footer team had taken on
a scratch eleven Of the veterans Of
the village. The fifteen-year-old goal
keeper of the former was observed
pacing excitedly to and fro between
the goalposts
At last, during an interval in the
game, he approached his captain, who
was playing center forward
Il say Jack, you might come into
goal for a bit, and let me have your
place" he said, eagerly.
Whatever for?' demanded the sur
prised center forward.
We'll" confessed the goalie reluc-
family, Il want to get kick or two
in at father!"-Dundee (Scotland)
Courier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
ROYAL IN ITS MAGNIFICENCE
"Fouuder's Room" in Pittsburgh Car
negie Library Is Splendid
Apartment

A recent report of the Pittsburgh
Carnegie library contains picture Of
the founders ROOM" of which a
writer in the Boston Evening Tran
script says:
ut seems to be a vast apartment,
about fifty or sixty yards long and
nearly as wide. It has indirect light
ing and a tagged floor, upon which
one might play hopscotch if one felt
inclined. There are four or five thrones
in the room, one on each side Of the
fireplace, and there is table with a
lamp on it. The room is very mag
nificent; it has all the spaciousness
and discomfort of a royal palace.
What Mr.. Carnegie does in this
room we are not told. There are no
sleeping accommodations, unless one
of the thrones is really a folding bed.
1t does not look cozy enough to use
for an Office"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
CHILDREN SHOWED 1T
Effect of Their Warm Drink in the
Morning.

"a year ago l was a wreck from cot
fee drinking and was on the point of
giving up my position in the school
room because Of nervousness.
81 was telling friend about it and
she said, We drink nothing at meal
time but Postum, and it is such com
fort to have something we can enjoy
drinking with the children
Il was astonished that she would
allow the children to drink any kind
Of coffee, but she said Postum was
not coffee, but most healthful drink
for children as well as for older ones,
and that the condition of both the chill
dren and adults showed that to be a
fact.
Il was in despair and determined
to give Postum trial, following the
directions carefully. 1t was decided
success and l was completely won by
it's rich delicious flavor.
In short time l noticed a decided
improvement in my condition and kept
growing better month after month,
until now I am healthy, and do my
work in the school room with ease and
pleasure. l would not return to nerve
destroying coffee for any money"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich Read "The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled 15c and Csc packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonfA dissolVes quickly
in cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes a delicious beverage
instantly. 30c and SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost per cup about the same
There's Reason" For Postum.
sold by Grocers-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
MANDY HAD MIND MADE UP
After Sad Experiences With the other
Kind, She Was Going to Marry
a Sinner.

Just when a Louisville woman was
at her wits end after many unsuccess-
ful attempts to engage a cook Mandy
applied for the situation and was
promptly hired. Mandy was a "coun-
try niger" of generous proportions
and an unlimited ability along cult
nary lines, and her mistress soon
found that she had a regular cook at
East,
Unlike many of her kind, Mandy
showed no desire to pry into the af-
fairs Of her mistress, and was equally
silent about her own. She had been
employed for some time before her
mistress, engaging her in conversa-
ton, discovered the bitterness ran
king in her dusky cooks soul.
You've never been married." she
inquired.
oh, yes'm," said Mandy. Use a
wilder"
Your husband died?"
Nom; Use a grass wilder"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18

was the first time that she had seen
her uncovered face.
Mrs. Yardley was not long in COM
ing up.
Mrs. Averill-" she began, in a
kind of fiuster, as she met her strange
guests quiet eye.
But she got no further. That guest
had a correction to make.
My name is not Averill," she pro-
tested. You must excuse the tenn
porary deception. 1t is Scoville. l
once Occupied your present position in
this house."
Mrs. Yardley had heard all about the
Scovilles; and, while a flush rose to
her cheeks, her eyes snapped with
sudden interest.
"Ah!" came in quick exclamation,
followed, however, by an apologize
cough and the somewhat forced and
conventional remark: you find the
place changed, no doubt?"
Very much so, and for the better,
Mrs. Yardley." Then, with straight
forward meeting of the others eye.
she quietly added, 81 am going to live
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
A Philosopher,

Week before last" said the kind
lady to the paralyzed beggar, you got
dollar from me because you were
deaf and dumb. Last week 1 gave you
quarter because you were blind, be-
fore I realized that you were the same
man. Now you ask for money because
you are paralyzed."
''Yessum,' said the beggar. 'Them's
the facts"
Don't you think you'd do better If
you chose one affection and stuck to
it?" asked the lady.
mo, ma'am, said the beggar.
'They's nothin' so fatal to the full de-
velopment O. all ones material powers
as narrer specialization. Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
The Periscope.

Permit me to introduce myself to
the public generally. Modest and re-
firing. both by nature and occupation.
have hitherto refrained from obtrud-
ing myself upon the attention of the
multitude
My name is PeTiscope My principal
object in life is TO rise to every neces-
sary occasion When this demands
my more or less immediate presence,
I occupy myself by holding up the
mirror, not 20 Nature, but to the enc
my. Like an occasional idea which
renders super1uous old systems Of
philosophy, l have come to render
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
Describing His Symptoms.

A NEGRO lawyer in a Southern town
was arguing a case which had to do
with the breaking of a will made by
an old negro. The attorney contended
that the old darky, in addition to
many physical ailments, had been
weak-minded when he made the will.
The court asked the lawyer several
questions about the physical troubles
and mental condition of the dead man,
and to all these queries the lawyer
answered briskly.
Now" asked the court finally, did
this old man have any lucid inter-
vals?"
Well, as to dat, jedge," replied the
negro lawyer after a considerable
pause, de opinion seems TO be dat II
was mostly a case Of ankilosed knee"
Popular Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
HOSPITAL SAVES WAR HORSE
Animals, Injured in Battle, Treated at
Model Institution Connected
With Army.

InsterbErg, Germany-One Of the
best of the horse hospitals connected
with the German army is that erected
at this place, which has handled near
" 1000 horses since November, and
whose average number Of animals IN
der treatment is over 500 During the
last month 81 horses were operated on
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
Parson HoIIer Discourses on Faith.


Have faith, bruddre1 and sistahs!"
generously said good old Parson Hol-
Ter. during a recent sermon. Have
faith, but DON be foolish about it, De
Lawd will back 20 up plumb to de
limit if yo' uses Judgment, but he amt
mixin' up in no podnership wild fools.
Be honest and decent and 'dustrious,
and have faith, an yo' viii win out,
some fawty, some sixty and some an
husd'ed folds. But if yo' jump out'n
a fou'th story winder wild one o. dem
new thought books open in yo' hand
and 'spect to float straight up like o
hot-air balloon, all de faith in goddIe-
mighty's world won't save yo' fun
bumpin' de life out'n yu' pussonality
on de ground. Have faith, muh
friends, but don act de fool!"-Kan-
sas City Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18

by the war in Germany. In Chicago
more than $4,000 of these rings were
sold at 81 each. The selling of the
rings is a custom handed down from
the days Of Napoleon l. Then the
wealthy women Of Germany sold their
gold and jewelry to swell the war
fund. They bought iron rings instead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18

disappearance of the rubbers present
ed a mystery until members Of the
family found rubbers hidden in the
outbuildings. 1t was learned that a
pup had caused all the mischief. All
the worshipers were compelled to
wade through mud to their respective
homes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
Welded in Bank Vault

Houston, Tex.-In haste to be wed
ded in order to catch a train, Rev
J. E. Jones of Spur, Tex, located his
friend, Rev. Mr. Williams of the Star
of Hope Mission Of this city at a
local bank and was married by him to
Miss Edna Carraway. The ceremony
was performed in the safety deposit
vault Of the bank to insure privacy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
MYSTERIOUS THIEF CAUGHT
Stole Rubbers at Cottage Prayer
Observation-Disclosures Char
acter.

Petersburg, Ino.-The thief that
stole all the rubbe-s from front por-
tico at one Of the homes where the
cottage prayer meetings were being
held has been caught. About a doz-
en- pairs of Tubbers were taken. No
one was seen to approach the porch
and no one was seen to leave. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
Advice He couldn,s EnIIou.

Doctor Curem-''You wiz find your
dyspepsia greatly aIIeviate0, Mr.. Peck.
by cheerful and agreeable converse
ton at your meals" Mr.. Peck
That's good advice, doc, but my in
come will not permit me to eat away
from home. "-Terre Haute Express
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18

superf1uous an entire cycle Of inven-
tons. I am the last triumph Of mind
over matter. Irefect, and a thousand
men go down to their fate. Within
the blue zone of my horizon, subject
to ny orders, fits the angel of death.
l am the naval eye that put the
naught in dreadnaught.-Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18

for severe wounds, and 70 Of these
were discharged as cured and returned
to service. Reckoning the average
value Of a horse for army purposes at
1915, these operations alone have
saved the war Office authorities $27.-
375. Many others were suffering from
slight wounds which rendered them
temporarily unfit for service and these
also were returned cured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
MANY Pieces in Table

Orange, n. J.-After a year of labor,
James Neil, a wood turner, has fin
ished a card table, in which 10,105
pieces Of wood were put together. Bog
oak from Ireland, his native country,
and eight other kinds of wood were
used,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
You've been divorced, then?"


Mandy's indignation at past wrongs
got the better of her natural reserve
and she blurted out:
Now, Use a-goin' to tell you all
about it. married a preacher-a no
account niger preacher. He done run
of with one of the sisters of the con-
gregation. l amt got no divorce. But
I'm goin' to get one and marry again.
And when I marry, believe me, Use
a-goin' to marry a sinner. "-Iouisyille
Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18

cence which he refused to let weigh
against the claims of a son he had
seen fit to Danish from his heart and
homei
You may take time to think Of IT,"
he continued, as he watched the con-
fused emotions change from moment
to moment the character of her mo-
bile features. 81 shall not have my
affairs adjusted for such a change be-
fore week. If you accept I shall be
very grateful. If you decline shall
close up my two rear gates, and go
into solitary seclusion. I can cook
a meal if I have to-"
And she saw that he would do it;
saw and wondered still more.
81 shall have to write to Reuther,"
she murmured. How soon do you
want my decision?"
In four days"
81 am too disturbed to thank you,
judge. Should-should we have to
keep the gates locked?"
mo. But you would have to keep
out unwelcome intruders. And the
rights of my library will have to be
respected. In all other regards
should wish, under these new circum-
sances, to live as other people live. l
have been very lonely these past
twelve years"
81 will think about it."
"And you may make note of these
two conditions: divers name is not
to be mentioned in my hearing, and
you and Reuther are to be known by
your real names"
you would"
Eyes, madam. No secrecy is to be
maintained in future as to your iden-
tity or my reasons for desiring you in
my house. l need housekeeper and
you please me. That you have a past
to forget and Reuther a disappoint-
ment to overcome gives additional
point to the arrangement"
Her answer was:
81 cannot take back what I have
said about my determined purpose"
In repeating this she looked up at him
askance.
He smiled. She remembered that
smile long after the interview was
over and only its memory remained.
Dearest Mother:
Where could we go that disgrace would
| not follow US? Let US then accept the
| judges offer. I am the more inclined to
| do this because of the possible hope that
| some day he may come to care for me
and allow me to make life little brighter
| for him. The fact that for some mys-
| terious reason he feels himself cut off
| from all intercourse with his son, may
! prove bond of sympathy between US. I,
| too. am cut off from all companionship
| with Oliver. Between US also a wall Is
| raised. Do not mind that tear-drop. man.
| ma. It is the last.
Kisses for my comforter. Come soon
| REUTER-.
Over this letter Deborah Scoville sat
for two hours, then she rang for Mrs.
Yardley.
| The maid who answered her sum.
mons surveyed her in amazement. 1t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18

such straits that relief committee
had to purchase marriage licenses and
rings for sixty couples in the highest
society who wanted to wed before the
bridegroom went to the front.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
InfartiIe PARALYSIS

A famous German physician proves
that infantile paralysis is often car
ried from one household to another by
domestic animals, such as chickens,
ducks and COWS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
To Aid German War Sufferers.

Evansville, Ind.-Members Of the
German alliance, in this city, are sell
ing iron rings at 81 each for the bene-
fit Of the widows and orphans caused
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
Who Won the Earthquake?

New York-Bishop Gaylor, when
asked which side would win in the
war, replied: who won the San
Francisco earthquake?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18
No Money for RINGS

London.-The aristocracy Of Bel
GUM. mostly now in England, is IN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-18

The duchess of Devonshire, wife of
the largest landowner in England, the
former Sir Victor Christian William
Cavendish, now the duke of Devon
shire is deyoting all her time to relief
work for the English soldiers, who
we're wounded at the battlefields. The
duchess was formerly Lady Evelyn
Fitzmaurice, eldest daughter of the
fifth marquis of Lansdowne, and has
two sons and five daughters. Her
upon the death of his uncle. Some
of the dukes finest estates and homes
have been thrown open to the care Of
the wounded.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-02
Miller Has Been Washington
Star Back For Three Seasons

You are looking at the bright
est individual backfield star in
the Northwest conference today.
Cedric Miller, of Vancouver,
Wash, is the man. He is SEN
Tor law student in the state unit
versity and has played left half
on the U. of w. team for three
seasons.
Hap" Miller was the indivual
star of Saturdays game with
Whitman. He made two of the
four touchdowns, shot some
splendid forward passes down the
field, and was generally in the
front rank when there was any
spectacular playing to be done.
Miller usually is the Washing
ton man selected when on the
fourth down four or five yards
are needed to complete the ten,.
and especially when the goal line
is near. Hap is a big fellow,
weighing 1877 stripped,and is the
nearest approach to speed in the
backfield. On off tackle drives
he can't be excelled anywhere,
east or west. When he catapults
his body through an opening, the
other fellows merely lie down in
front ofhim, and it takes about
three to bring him down.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-02
ST c0TCHY TT il
MATCH WITH
BILLY WEEKS

Billy Weeks and 81 Gotchy will
be the headliners on the Eagles
smoker card to be staged Thurs
day night, November II.
When George Shanklin, chair
man Of the Eagles entertainment
committee, made the announce
ment today, a thrill of pleasur-
able anticipation went throu gh
the sport fans of Tacoma. For
Billy Weeks is one of the classiest
middleweight boxers In the
Northwest. and Gotchy is a clever
opponent.
Weeks is Vancouver, B. c..
fireman. He recently resigned
his position, however, and Is
coming to Tacoma to make bis
home. He should arrive in a day
or SO. Gotchy is an Aberdeen
boy. Billy made a hit with Ta-
coma fight fans last seaon and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-02
Teach YachtSmen How TO DID
Flag; Receive Guests; Salute

Adding an educational feature
to its already large number of
benefits, the Tacoma Yacht club
last night decided to inaugurate a
night school for young members.
The night school would not
only instruct yachtsmen in the
tying of sailors knots, and in the
ordinary csre of their craft, hut
would teach them the courtesles
and etiquette of the sea, partiru-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-02

the previous year. by his clean.
meritorious work. He is clever
boxer. and mixes we'll when put
up against a fast man. Gotchy
Is of the aggressive. boring type,
and will force Weeks to show
every bit of cleverness that he
possesses.
Tacoma will see a continuous
season of boxing this year, II the
plans of friends of the game
materialize. Last week decision
by representatives of the social
srevice board, who attended Paul
Steele's smoker. that there was
no reason to hinder clean boxing
In Tacoma, has done more to en-
courage the game than any sin
gle occurrence in years.
Paul Steele Is arranging anoth-
er smoker for Thanksgiving night
and says that he will have a far
better card than ever before.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-11-02
Miss loretta Hoag pretty girl
Of her boxing brother 5ai .

Miss Loretta Hoag of New
York has found a new occupation
for woman. She is fight nau-
ager.
Miss Hoag handles the affairs
of her brother, who fights under
the name of Garry Marshall. She
deals with promoters In arrang-
ing matches, sees that her brother
trains properly and seconds him
when he is in the ring. She al
ways secures a ringside seat.
right behind the boys corner.
The woman manager is Is,
blande and pretty. She had some
experience in the show business
and met several fight managers
and promoters. In conversation
with Tom Jones. manager oil
Champion Jess Willard, she men
toned that her brother needed a