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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16

have beamed upon US with the smile of
friendship, have slipped our pleasures
and joined in our labors and one by one
have felt the gentle hand of death
smooth away every tear.
How fitting it is that by rituals
tic decree this day IS set apart as a
memorial to deceased Elks, that on
this the initial Sunday of the final
month IF the declining year. when
nature mas withdrawn unto herself to
make ready for the resurrection that
must surely follow; when the crops
have been harvested, when the
grain has been garnered, when the
forests have been Invested of their
regal autumnal robes, when the tasks
of the year have been accomplished,
and its duties faithfully fulfilled,
that we should pause at the closing
of the years account to bestow a
few tender affectionate thoughts of
love and regret upon the dear ones
who a brief year before were united
with us-and to know again the
touch of vanished hand, and the
sound of voice that is still; to
commune again with those who like
the last courageous flowers, have fall |
en- asleep in the lap of winter not to |
wake again until the gentle April |
rains come tapping upon their case
ments, and their blinking eyes be- |
hold the smiles of sunny May. They |
sleep the sleep that knows no waking !
until the refreshing showers of the |
final judgement shall come tapping
on their tenements Of clay and call |
them forth into the sunshine and en-
joyment of a blessed Immortality"
The subject of Immortality was
then discussed, and consoling and
comforting thoughts were offered to
the friends and relatives of the de-
ceased members.
The speaker set forth the history
of the order and the real mission of
in no uncertain terms. A
striking contrast was drawn be-
tween conditions as they exist in this
peaceful land and in European coun-
tries.
Judge Conway dwelt upon the
cardinal principles of the order, and
commended the La Crosse lodge for
charity on a broad scale
in compliance with the ritualistic
teachings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
DEATHOF
JOSEPH Smith
(FrOm Mondays Daily.

Joseph Smith, an old soldier and
member of Co. G 18th Regiment, died
at the home of his daughter Mrs.
Thomas Mclean at Nekoosa Monday
morning at four o'clock, December 10,
of old age. He would have been II
years of age had he lived until Janu-
airy LIST. Little Joe" as he was famili-
arly called by his comrads and friends
will be kindly remembered by large
number residents in the city of Grand
Rapids where he resided at the time Of
his enlistment in Co. c., 18th Regiment
He leaves only one daughter to mourn
his death, and that is Mrs. Thomas Nc
Lean with whom he made his home, in
Nekoosa. He has been resident Of
Nekoosa for the past sixteen years
where he was well known and highly
respected. The funeral service will take
place Wednesday afternoon at one o
clock from the house and at one thirty
from the Congregational church, Rev.
O'NeiI pastor officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
WIN At THE
WORLDS FAIR

Quite number of people from this
vicinity visited the Panama-Pacifc
exposition at San Francisco. That
we know. But how many are aware
of the fact that three of Portage
county's poultry population were on
display at the big show.
Rev. W. B. Polaczyk, pastor of the
Catholic church and postmaster at
Junction City is an enthusiastic poul-
try fancier and takes particular pride
in his yard of Sicilian Buttercups.
Three of this beautiful species of
chickens were entered in the poultry
competition at the San Francisco fair
and they have just been returned to
Junction City after having captured
second, third and fourth prizes in
class of over 100.
Of course Father Polaczyk is pleas
ed Who wouldn't be.
Stevens Point Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
WINTERBEGINS
DECEMBER q
Shortest Day In Year Is Official Be-
ginning of Winter.

According to the astronomers, whit
er will officially begin on Tuesday Dec.
p. This day has also the distinction
of being known &C the Shortest day"
in the year. The term Shortest Day"
means the time between sunrise and
sunset which on that day is less than
any other day in the year. In the
latitude of the middle state, the sun
rises at 1920 a. m. and sets at 1876 p.
m. on that day which makes the day
8 hours and 16 minutes long.
From the 21st on, the sun commenc-
es to set a little later each day while
at the same time, it rises a little later
for several days and there is not much
if any, perceptible difference in the
hours between sun rise and sun set.
About the first of February, the sun
rises earlier and continues to rise earl
Ter and the hours of daylight are long
er.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
DINNER PARTY
Mr.. and Mrs. LaBOur Delightfully."- En-
terrain Last Evening.
(From Fridays Daily.

One of the pretty and pleasing So
cial events of the Christmas season
took place last evening when Mr.. and
Mrs. George LaBour entertained at a
seven o'clock dinner followed by auc-
ton bridge. Covers were laid for
forty. The decorations were in red
and green in keeping with the holiday
spirit Poinsettas were used profuse-
ly, in the decorations. Following dim
ner the evening was devoted to playing
Of the popular game of auction bridge,
Mrs. E. W. Ellis and William F. Kel-
logg being successful in capturing the
favors. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Nash of
Stevens Point were the out of town
guests present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
COUNTY COURT
HASBUSY SESSION

Many matters were heard and con
sidered by County Judge W J. Con-
way in Probate court Tuesday.
Following are the matters heard:
In the matter of the real estate Of
George SchroedeI, deceased. Veri-
fed petition for certificate of heir
ship signed, filed and issued.
In the matter of the real estate of
Ferdinand Schroeder, deceased. Aft
davit and petition for certificate of
heirship filed. Certificate of heirship
signed filed and issued.
In the matter of the estate of Peter
Y. D. Krommenakker, deceased. Writ
ten instrument purporting to be the
last will and testament of Peter V. d.
Krommenakker deceased, filed. Veri-
fed petition for proof of will filed. Or
der appointing time to prove will and
fixing time to file claims and notice to
creditors signed, filed and issued.
In the matter of the estate of James
K. P. HiIes, deceased. Warrant and
oath of appraisers pertaining to real
estate in Wood and Trempealeau coun-
ties filed. General inventories filed
Proof of publication of notice to cred
itors and decision on claims signed and
filed.
In the matter of the real estate of
Phillip L. Sponer, deceased. Verified
petition for certificate of heirship, to-
gether with affidavit in support of
facts, filed. Certificate of Heirship
signed and filed
In the matter Of the estate of E. E.
Ames, deceased. Proof of publication
of notice to creditors filed. Petition
and account on final settlement filed
Notice Of final settlement signed, filed
and issued. Judgment on claims sign
ed and filed.
In the mater of the real estate of
Mrs. Olive Schroeder, deceased. Veri-
fed petition for certificate of heirship
fled. Facts examined, and certificate
of heirship signed, filed and issued.
In the matter of the real estate of
Joseph Sternweis and John Sternweis,
deceased. Verified petition for certifi-
cate of heirship filed. Certificate of
heirship signed, filed and issued.
In the matter of the estate of Anna
Fehrenback, deceased. Order limit
ing time to present claims and notice
to creditors signed, filed and issued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
EASTERN STAR
ELECT OFFICERS

About forty members were present
Wednesday evening at the regular SEES
sion of Rainbow Chapter. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
w. P.-W. L. Atwood
W. W-Mrs. o L. Fuller
Secretary-Mrs. F. H. Richmond
Treasurer w. L. Atwood
A. MFRS. Clarence Searls
Conductress-Miss Kate Parrish
Associate Conductress-Mi Inez
Reichel.
Trustee for one year-Mrs. Isabelle
Waters
The installation of the officers will
take place on December %.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
BILL

For the purchase of a site and the
erection of a public building at Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin.
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representative of the Unit
ed States of America in Congress as
sembled, That the Secretay of the
Treasury be, and he is hereby, author
lied and directed to purchase a site, or
acquire it by condemnation or other
wise, in the city of Grand Rapids, Wis
consin, and cause to be erected thereon
a suitable building, including freproof
vaults, heating and ventilating appara-
tus, and approaches, for the use and ac
of the post office and 9TH
er offices of the Government, the cost
of said site and building, including
said vaults, heating and ventilating
apparatus, and approaches, not to ex-
coed 100000. The said building shall
re uneXposed to danger from fire by an
open space of at least thirty feet on all
sides, including streets and alleys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
The conferences which have been

The conferences which have been
planned are:
December 28-29 Walworth County
Country Life Conference, Elkhorn, in
charge of Walworth County Develop
ment association and Miss Helen Mart
IN, county superintendent
January IS Sank County Country
Life Conference, Baraboo, under aus
piees of Sank County Federation of
Country Life clubs.
January 20-21 Oconto Country Life
Conference, Oconto, in charge of the
Oconto Country Life Conference asso-
citation, and Miss Ellen B. Mcdonald.
county superintendent.
February IFS Tri-County Coun-
try Life Conference, Platteville, in
cludes Grant, Lafayette, and Iowa
counties, and is under the manage
ment of the Platteville State Normal
school.
March 31-April l Wood County
Country Life Conference, Marshfield,
in charge of Wood County Training
School of Agriculture and Domestic
Economy and County Superintendent
George Varney.
La Crosse county farmers and bust
ness men have also decided to hold a
conference some time during the Win
ter at the La Crosse County School of
Agriculture, located at Onalaska, and
special sessions on country life prob
lens will be held in connection with
the Wisconsin Farm and Home Week
in Madison, February 7-12.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
DOUGHTY
FEUCHRER
[FrOm Thursdays Daily.

Miss Rose Theresa Feuchrer and
Mr.. Oscar Doughty both of
this city were united in marriage at
Winona, Mimi, at eight thirty o'clock
Wednesday evening December 9. They
were attended by Miss Ruth M. Kel-
Ter and VIM. J. Vilendrer. They ar
rived in the city this morning on the
early Milwaukee train and are guests
Of his parents Mr.. and Mrs 0. Dough-
ty for the present. They will reside in
this city this winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16

In the matter Of the estate of Peter
Daul, deceased Hearing on applica-
ton for letters of administration. Proof
Of publication of notice Of application
for letters Of administration Record
in issuance of letters of administration
signed and filed.
Bond of Administrator filed and ap-
proved. Letters of Administration
signed, filed and issued. Order for
appointment of appraisers signed and
filed. Warrant of appraisers signed
and issued.
In the matter of the estate of Hans
Peter Rasmussen, deceased. Hearing
on final account. Proof of publication
of notice of final settlement. Judg-
ment allowing final account and as
signing estate signed and filed. You
cheers filed.
In the matter of the guardianship of
John E. Peterson, a minor Verified
petition for appointment of guardian
filed. Record in appointment of guar
dian signed and filed.
In the mater of the Estate of Anna
Specht, deceased. Proof of publica-
ton Of notice to creditors filed. Dici-
sion on claims signed and filed.
In the mater of the Guardianship of
Leon Sommerfeldt and Elsie Sommer-
feldt Sommerfeldt, minors. Petition
for the appointment of Guardian filed.
Record in appointment of guardian
signed and filed. Bond of Guardian
fled and approved. Letters of Guard
ianship signed, filed and issued.
In the matter of the Estate of John
Bargeron deceased Objection to
claim filed. Proof of publication of
notice to creditors filed.
In the matter Of the Estate of John
W. Clark, deceased. Order for ap-
Dointment of appraisers of Estate left
in Fond du Lac County, signed and
fled. Warrant of appraisers as to es-
tate left in Fond du Lac County,
signed and issued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
OLD HOME
PRODUCTS 60.

The above Company are manufactur
ers of The Old Home Farm Products
at Richland Center, Wisconsin, are
talking of having an agency in this
city with Mrs. G. Beardsley. They
sent this. office a pound sample of their
popular home made sausage. We can
vouch for the excellent flavor and at
Effectiveness of their sausage for we
enjoyed pound sample. 1t was first
class in every respect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
POST OFFICE
BUILDING FOR
GRAND RAPIDS

This office is in the receipt of let
ter from Cogressman E. E. Browne in
which he says, If the Post Office com
mlttee makes any appropriations for
cities having the like amount of bust
ness as Grand Rapids, l assure you
Grand Rapids will surely get its pub
lie building. The committee has not.
as yet, outlined its policy as to Federal
buildings" The following is a copy of
the Bill introduced at the opening of
Congress on December 9th which ex-
plains itself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
juice CATCHING
PIE TIN

Mrs. Georgiana Buckley, is the in
yentor of very useful device in the
kitchen of every home. It's a juice
Catching Pie Tin or Rim, that pre-
vents the juice of a pie while baking in
an oven, from running over into the
oven. The Rim can be used on any pie
plate now in use The device is now
on sale and proves itself very useful.
The article is manufactured at Geo. F.
krieger's place on the west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
Commission
GRANTS AWARD
To TOMSyCk

The decision of the Industrial Com
mission in the matter of Peter Tom
syck against the Grand Rapids Found
ry Company has been received. The
commission has granted Mr.. Tomsyck
full compensation for ten weeks per
iod
The applicant was injured on May
27, 1915 while in the employ of the
Grand Rapids Foundry Company and
the hearing was before Industrial Com
missioner George P. Hambrecht in this
city on November 10. Attorney John
Roberts appeared before the commits
sioner in the interests OF Mr.. Tomsyck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
MAGAZINES AND
NEWSPA PERS

Superintendent Gibson of the Insane
Asylum at Marshfeld says, that they
now have about 200 inmates and mag
azines and newspapers are appreciat-
ed. If you have any discarded read
ing matter, send it to the Asylum for
the inmates and they will appreciate
it. Please bear this in mind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
ELECT OFFICERS

At the last meeting of the Woodmen
Circle the following officers were elect
ed:
Past Guardian-Julia Bever
Worthy Guardian-Louise Kruger
Advisor-Josephine King
Clerk-Sophia White
Banker-Helen Sonnenberg
Attendant-Bertha Reimer
haplain-EliZabeth Miller
Inner Sentinel-Martha Fahrner
Outer Sentinel-SelmaW itte
Managers Witte, one year,
Eva Fritz, two years, Anna Miller
Physiclan-Dr. F. X. Pomainville.
three years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
Many People Don't Know

A sluggish liver can cause a person
an awful lot of misery. Spells Of diz-
ziness, headaches, constipation and bill
iousness are sure signs that your liver
needs help. Take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills and see how they help tone up the
whole system. Fine for the stomach
too. Aids digestion. Purifes the
blood and clears the complexion. Only
25c. at your druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
DIST. ATTORNEY
WILL NOVEINT()
QUARTERS

District Attorney John Roberts has
rented the rooms in the Wood County
National Bank building formerly oc-
cupied by Attorney H. c. Wipperman.
There are two rooms in the suite, both
facing on Vine street The rooms are
connected by large double doors.
The rooms will be renovated and re-
decorated. Mr.. Roberts expects to oc-
cupy his new quarters the latter part
of next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
N. ". A.
ELECT OFFICERS
(From Fridays Daily.

The annual election of officers for
the Modern Woodmen Of America was
held last night Following are the Of
fcers elected for the ensuing year.
A. D. Hill-Counsel.
Carl Odegard- Advisor.
G. R. Schuman-Past Counsel.
3. F. Mason
Otto Mickelson-Escort.
Lee Rumsey-Chief Forester.
Gust Kruger Waterman.
Young Carlson-Sentry.
G. R Schuman-Trustee
Physicians Pomainville, Merrill
and Boorman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
JUDGE CONWAY
GIVES eloquent
ADDRESS
Touching Eulogy By Wood County
Judge At EIk's Memorial Services
At La Crosse.

The following taken from the La
/ Crosse Leader-Press shows how the
/ people of La Crosse appreciate the ad-
dress by Judge W. J. Conway at the
annual Memorial Services of the Elks
in that city on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Midst beautiful floral decorations
and with all the solemnity and i'm
pressiveness which characterize the
event the La Crosse lodge of Elks
held its annual memorial exercises
at ST. Paul's Universalist church
Sunday afternoon. The attendance
was large taxing the capacity of the
church.
Members of the lodge marched in
a body from the lodge rooms to the
church and occupied seats at the
front of the edifce.
Potted plants, cut flowers and
ferns were used in profusion to dec
crate the altar and choir loft.
Hon w. J. Conway of Grand Rapids
county judge of Wood County and
district deputy of the Ell1s order, de-
livered the memorial address, his
eulogy being one of the most eloquent
and impressive in the history of the
La Crosse lodges event.
Judge Conway's Address
His opening tribute to the "absent
brothers" was as follows:
"This day and hour is sacred to the
memory Of our departed brothers.
The heart of the living communes
with the spirit of the dead The dead
live. Brotherly love triumphs How
fitting it is that once a year we turn
aside from the pursuits of life, the du-
ties of business the pleasure of the
world, and in response to one of the
hottest impulses of the human heart
pay loves willing tribute to the mem
cry of those who live now, but in the
mystic realm of retrospection, and in
the ever-abiding and consoling hope of
spiritual renewal of our love and
friendship in the promised land be-
You'd the grave; to show our affection
and respect for those of our order who
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
FARMERS
CONFERENCES
THIS WEEK

Conferences of farmers, teachers
and others interested in rural life will
be held in six sections of the state dur
ing this winter.
These districts will take the place of
the state conference and the local COM
mittee will be aided by the officials Of
the State Country Life Conference As
ISOLATION Of which c. J. Galpin of Mad
ison is the secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16

GUARANTORS
WILL MEET

A meeting of the guarantors of the
Chautauqua which will be held here
next summer will be held at the Elk's
club on Wednesday evening, December
Is at eight o'clock.
The Chautauqua representative will
be present and the proposed program
gone over. Final arrangements for
the 1916 Chautauqua will be made at
this meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
NO DUST

And the best sweeping compound
this week at $500 per one hundred
pounds. "A 20 per cent discount on all
wall paper, paints and varnishes, also
labor. The Paint Shop. -137-2nd St.
\. R. C. Gets, Proprietor. 6td 1tw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16
HUMP HPE e

Free Medical Book-in ceIe-
boation Of sixty years we have
published a revised edition Of
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all
diseases, giving in minute detail
the care and treatment OF
the sick with Humphreys
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16

Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-16

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-01
To Prevent Pneumonia.

1 This spring, when pneumonia is pre-
valng to a greater extent than for MANY
seasons, and with its consequences fstal
in so many cases, the following from an
exchange will b. particularly pertinent
Pneumonia is now classed by physi-
clans as a preyentable disease. Ii is
an infectious dust disease due 10 germs
which can be fought with pure air.
Pneumonia germs thrive and multiply
In unventilated schoolrooms. stores, fac
tories, homes and moving picture thea
tres.
Dry sweeping and busting put germs
in circulation. Moisten your broom and
dustcloth when cleaning. Wash and dry
both when your task i done
Dry air dries out the mucous mem
hranc or lining Of the nose and air pas.
sages. leaving them susceptible to in
fiction and colds. II YOU have steam
heat or a hard coal burner in your home
always keep q pan Of water on the radis-
tor or the back 81 the stove
Pneumonia is sometimes the result Of
a neglected cold Treat a cold prompt
".
When your children have colds do not
dose them with soothing syrup. cough
syrup or patent medicine Of any sort.
Give castor oil. keep the child in the
house. and IL the cold does not get bet
ter send for your doctor.
Colds can be caught from a kiss.
common drinking cup or a handkerchief
Or towel which has been used by some
one suffering with q cold
Aden0ids or enlarged or diseased ton
is furnish lodging place for germs.
Tlildren who are subject 90 colds should
b. examined hv q phvsieisn-if possible
b. throat specialist
VI v0m have a cold Do not kiss your 1
Aiidren. and teach tlsem % protect them- 4
selves from cold ccntaRion ~ avoiding
heir little playmates vho cough. sneeze, 4
ave = rash ~ core throat.