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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
FRATERNAL SOCIETY MAY
GUST A MEMBER WHO
VIOLATES THE LAW

Madison, Wis, Nov. 23.-In an opin-
ion to Insurance Commissioner
Cleary, Attorney General Owen yes
terday held that a fraternal benefit
society may enforce a forfeiture a
gainst a member who has violated the
conditions Of his membership. The So
ciety in question is the Aid Associa-
tion for Lutherans at Appleton, Wis.
The bylaws of the society provide
that the membership Of any. person
shall be forfeited if he joins an or
ganization Of a character forbidden
by the synodical conference. A mem
Der of the association Joined the Elks
and the attorney general is of the
opinion that the society acted within
its authority when it expelled the
member and caused all his rights,
benefits and moneys paid in to be for
feited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
MAY MAKE ANOTHER PROTEST
U. S. Consul at Proureso, Mexico.
Says American Steamer Searched
by British in Mexican Waters.

Washington. Nov. 23.-Secretary of
State Lansing inttmated that the
United States will dispatch a protest
to Great Britain at once on the search
ing of the American steamer Zealan-
dia by a crew from a British warship.
The secretary announced that Consul
GermOn at Progreso had forwarded
the state department information that
the Zeaandia was searched within
2 13 miles of shore, making it within
Mexican territorial waters. Secretary
Lansing indicated that the matter may
become three-cornered dispute be-
tween this government. Mexico and
Great Britain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25

southern counties, and it has proved to
be the case. At the present time the
central Wisconsin district is as good
a dairying section as can be found
anywhere.
The soil Of Wood county, which is in
the heart Of the dairying section, is in
the southern portion a marsh land and
on this territory is raised some of the
best cranberries of the world. In the
northern three-quarters is a heavier
clay soil and makes an excellent dair-
ying community. Corn, grains, alfal-
ia, clover ana potatoes are good crops
on this soil and the dairy COW is found
corner supports d creamery or cheese
factory and seldom is a farmer found
who doesn't get his monthly cream
check.
The territory supports two breeders
associations, the Central Wisconsin
Holstein association and the Central
Guernsey Breders' association. Regu-
lar testing records are kept and every
farmer knows just which cows are
paying and how much they pay With
twenty eight cheese factories and nine
teen creaneries, Wood county is MAX
ing a strong bid for the leading dairy
ing section of the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
SENTENCED To
one YEAR

Edward Buchta, the man who was
arrested for stealing clothing belong
ing to a fellow roomer in the Central
House some time ago, pleaded guilty
before Judge Byron B. Park at Ste
vens Point yesterday to the charge
Of larcency and was sentenced to serv-
ed one year in the state prison at
Waupun. Buchta was taken to Ste
Vens Point yesterday by Sheriff Bluett
and District Attorney John Roberts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
CHICAGO SLEUTH IS OUSTED
Capt. P. D. O'Brien, Chief of Detec-
tiVes, spended-Accused of
Aiding "Siush Fund"

Chicago, Nov 23.-Capt. P. D.
O'Brien, chief of detectives, was sus-
pended following a preliminary inves-
tigation by the civil service commits
sion of a police slush fund purported
to have been collected for the defense
of John ]. Halpin, former head of the
detective bureau, and Detective Ser
geant Walter O'Brien. Chief HeaIey,
in his suspension order, made Lieut..
Charles L. Larkin acting chief of de-
tectives. Walter O'Brien, who is a
nephew of the captain, has been con
yicted of accepting money for protect
ing confidence men and Halpin is on
trial on bribery charge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
SAYS NATIONS WANT PEACE
Hamburger VoIks Zeltung Declares
Germany Should Take Advantage
of Present Favorable Situation.

Amsterdam, Nov. 23.-"There is no
doubt that all the nations, Germany
included, are longing for peace" says
the Hamburger Volks zeitung
IF Germany had only to arrange
matters with France and England
peace would not be impossible on
basis of exchanges and compensations
without fear of future difficulties. But
Russia, in spite of heavy losses, has
recovered herself with astounding
quickness.
Germany should take advantage of
the present favorable situation to be-
gin peace negotiations. If she allows
the moment to pass it will be too
late
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
TURKISH TRANSPORT is SUNK
Ship With 500 Troops on Board Hits
a Mine-Few Saved When Yes
sci Plunged to Bottom.

London, Nov ga Turkish trans
port with 500 troops on board has
been sunk in the Sea of Marmora with
the loss of a majority of those on
board, according to Central News
agency dispatch from Zurich.
The troopship was sunk by a mine.
She plunged to the bottom SO quickly
that only a few had tirae to escape.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
THOUSANDS SLAIN
IN GORITz BATTLE
Dead and Wounded Cover Field
Between Positions.
TERRIFIC COMMANDMENT ON
Smelling of Teutons Continues Day
and Night-Losses on Both Sides
Are Enormous-Rome Reports
Gain Along isonzo.

Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 23.-The
unbridled fury of the battle for pos
session of Goritz and the heavy loss
OF life occasioned thereby are en-
phasized by adyices received at the
Swiss frontier from Laihach. Austria.
1t is said thousands of dead or wound
ed men are lying between the Austrian
and Italian lines. The Red Cross
workers are overwhelmed.
Fighting at the point Of the bayonet
and even with knives, the Italians and
Austrians are engaged literally in a
hand-to-hand struggle for the Doberdo
plateau.
Fight Body to Body.
Fusillades of grenades begin the
Italian charges. but before these strug-
giles are over the men are almost in
variably grfpped body to body, stab
bing and slashing for their lives. These
reports of ferocious fighting come from
Swiss correspondents.
The Italians are literally deluging
the Austrians' bank of the river with
artillery fire.
The bombardment is incessant. 1t
pauses neither day nor night
The Italian charges are made a few
yards at time. The losses on both
sides are enormous.
Rome Reports Gains.
Rome, Nov 23.-Italian troops have
made an important advance on the
lsonzo front, especially on the heights
northwest OF GOritz, according TO an
official statement issued at the head
quarters of the general staff. The
ground gained was retained, It is
claimed, in spite of vigorous Austrian
counter-attacks. The text of the COM
munication follows:
Yesterday was marked by an i'm
portant success for our arms along
the lsonzo front, especially on the
heights northwest CT Goritz. We be-
gan the action at night by making,
with great bravery, numerous
breaches in very extensive barbed-
wire entangiements defending re-
markably strong enemy intrench-
ments. At dawn our infantry, ade-
tackled the village of OsIaVia and the
heights to the northeast of the coun-
try lying across the route from San
Floriano to Goritz.
Austrians Flee Trenches.
The enemy offered an extremely
obstinate resistance, but finally was
driven back by the impetuosity of our
attacks. He fled, leaving his trenches
full of dead. We took 459 prisoners,
many of whom were officers. Success
siVe violent attacks by the Austrians
advancing with shouts of "Savoia" for
the purpose of deceiYing our troops,
all were repulsed with irresistible
energy.
On the heights of Podgora and Cal
Vario, south of Oslavia, thanks to an
admirable effort carried out under a
formidable artillery fire, our troops
took by main force two more lines of
trenches and occupied almost the en-
tiro length of the summit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
WOOD COUNTY STANDS
HIGH As DAIRY CENTER

Grand Rapids, Wis, Nov. %
Some twenty years ago Dean Hen
~ of the University Of Wisconsin
caused a small sensation in the south
ern part Of the state by making the
statement that a great dairy commun-
ity would be developed in central Wis
consin that would rival that Of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
EMPS SWINFRON
IDEAL GOALS

Miracles are still happening in this
world as was shown last evening on
the west side bowling alleys when the
Empires walloped the Ideal Coal team
three straight.
Helm was the big man on the Emp
team, making POI in the second. The
captain of the Emps must have been
an old football coach for he kept send
ing subs into the line up after the first
game.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25

The tables were prettily decorated in
cut flowers and potted plants. The
place cards and favors were in the
shape of pumpkins and turkeys. Fol
lowing the dinner impromptu rhymes
were requested from each guest, af-
ter which the remainder of the even
ing was devoted to informal dancing
Music was furnished by victrola.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
HITS ACQUITTAL OF ADMIRAL
ings of General Court-Martial In
littie's Case.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Secretary
Daniels disapproved the findings of
the general court-martial which acquft-
ted Rear Admiral William N. Little,
retired, of charges Of negligence in
connection with his duty as inspector
during the construction of the sub
marine K-2. No new trial, however,
will be ordered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
ERUPTION CRACKS sTR0MB0Ll
Lava Flows into the Sea and the
People Flee in Terror to Places
of Safety.

Palermo, Nov. 23.-The eruption OF
Stromboli volcano is assuming serious
proportions and the population of the
island is fleeing to places of safety.
The sides Of the volcano are cracking
and streams Of lava are flowing into
the sea, raising immense columns of
smoke which are visible at distance
of 40 miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
WANTS NAVY LEAGUE PROBED
representative Tavenner of Illinois
Says Members of Organization Op-
pose Governmental Manufacture.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Representa-
tive Clyde H. Tavenner of Illinois will
answer the demand of the Navy
league that he apologize" for his
statements that it was "subsidized'
by the munitiou trust by a resolution
providing for congressional investi-
cation of that body. In lengthy state
ment the Illinois representative de-
clared that certain of the directors of
the organization are interested In op-
position to governmental manufacture
of armor and the like.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
BRITISH SHIP is DISABLED
Steamer oakfieid Helpless in Grip of
Big Gale-ltaIian Vessel is
Standing BY.

Halifax, n. s., Nov. 23.-The British
steamer Oakfeld is disabled and help
less in mid-Atlantic in the grip of a
southeast gale, with her propeller
blades gone, according to a wireless
dispatch received at the Cape Race
station. The italian steamer San
Giorgio reported by wireless that she
was standing by the Oakfield, but that
the storm was so severe she could be
Of little assistance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
BRITISH RELEASE u. S. SHIP
Steamer Andrew WeIch Seized and
Taken to Christiania Is Allowed
to Depart.

Washington. Nov. 23.-The state de-
partment was informed by cable of the
release of the American steamer An
drew Welch. which had been seized By
a British warship and taken to Chris
tiania under suspicion of carrying
contraband. The advices stated that
the prize crew had been ordered home
and that the Andrew Welsh had de-
Darted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
OPERATE ON MRS. MARSHALL
Vice-President's Wife Underqoes Sue
cessfuI Operation for Abdominal
Ailment at indianapolis,

Indianapolis. Nov. 23.-Mrs. Thomas
r. Marshall, wife Of the vice-president
of the United States, was operated
upon for an abdominal ailment at St.
Vincert's hospital here The opera
ton, according to the hospital authori-
ties. was in every way success DR..
G. g. Pfaff, the attending physician.
stated that while Mrs. Marshaus con.
dition was not serious. the operation
was performed in order to avoid pos
sible future complications
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
All the stores in the city will remain
open tomorrow night as the next day
being Thanksgiving, the stores will be
closed all day. Do your Thanksgiv-
ing buying early tomorrow.
STANDINGS
IF The TEAMS

A few changes were made in the
standings of the teams in the bowling
leagues last week. Normingtons are
now well placed at third position in
the prize league and in the social lea
que the Bear Cats have crowded the
Beefsteaks out of first place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25

T, D. PendeH, superintendent of the
Wisconsin Division of the Chicago &
Northwestern R. R. was in the city
to-day on business. He left this noon
in his private car for Fond du Lac.
Mrs. SattucE of Rudolph is in the
city a guest of Mrs. N. J. Richards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
THANKSGIVING
Dinner

The Entire Nous club banqueted
their husbands and friends at Thanks
giving dinner at the Wood County
Normal at seven o'clock on Monday
evening, the hostess being Miss Lillian
McDermid. Covers were laid for "a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
Sets Date for Lorimer Trial.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-The trial of VIII
liam Lorimer. former United States
senator, in connection with the wreck
ing of the La Sale Street Trust and
Savings bank, will begin January IS.
it was announced by Maclay Hoyne.
states attorney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
Hotel Fire Fatal

Chicago. Nov. 23-Gustave Feur-
stein of Glen Ellya, H. was burned to
death in a fire on the fifth Hoor of
Hotel Burton Monday evening. Forty,
five other guests fed to the street.
some Of them in their night clothes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
Prize League.
The Cyclones, champions

The Cyclones, champions Of al
champions, challenge any bowling
team in the city to play three games
for total pins, loser to pay cost of
bowling. Do we hear the Morning
tons bid?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
Sink TWO British Ships.

London, Nov. 23-The British steam
ships Merganzer, 1905 tons, and Hal
lamshire, APO tons, have been sunk
by GermaI submarines. The crews
of both ships were = ryed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25
Admiral Boaqs Dies in Paris.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Rear Admiral
Lawrence G. Boggs. q. s. NJ, retired,
is dead ut his home in Paris. He left
the active service In 1903 after IL
years Of sea duty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25

You save yourself and the clerks as
well by doing your Christmas buying
early.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-25

Berlin. Nov. 23-The greatest Of
fensive that the allies have yet un-
dertakeh at the DardanelIes is Under
way. says the Constantinople corre-
spondent OF the Cologne Gazette. The
Anglo-FTench forces are making a
desperate effort to dislodse the Tur s
from their positions on the Gallipoli
peninsula. War3hips are o-o1erGting
with tho land forces.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-04-24
ARREST IN L0uIsBURG CASE
Roscoe Hornbaker, Rural Mail Carrier,
Charged with Murder of Post
master McEiheney.

Roscoe Horlbaker, a rural mail
route carrier of Louisburg. was charg-
ed with first degree murder the other
day on a warrant filed by B. ]. Carver,
prosecuting attorney, in connection
with the killing of George B. McEl-
heney, postmaster at Louisberg, Oc-
tober A, 1912. Hornbaker was arrested
by Sheriff NJ E. Stevenson at Louis
burg and brought to PaoIa, where he
was placed in Jail
Hornbak is 81 years old. He is
married and has two children. He has
been a mail carrier in Louisburg for
several years and has borne a good
reputation at Louisburg- His father
and mother live on a farm south of
Louisburg.
Suspicion has been directed against
Hornbaker for some time. His arrest
on the charge of numbering the Louis
burg postmaster is the elimination of
this suspicion. A woman's name is
mentioned in the case.
George McElheney, postmaster at
Lousiburg, Kas., was shot and killed
at his home about 10 o'clock the night
of October 4, 1912. The murderer fired
from darkness through a screen door
while McElheney was sitting in his
home. No reason was known for the
crime
Mr.. McElheney. who was about 80
years old, had just returned with his
wife from a band concert on the town
square. He had been postmaster
about three years, and also was treas
urer of the Louisburg fair, which
closed three days meeting that day
The charge from the shotgun struck
the postmaster in the back No at.
tempt was made by the murderer to
enter the house
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-04-24
Preventing Premature RuriaIs.


The fear of being buried alive al
ways has been, and is, so widespread
that the French Academy of Science
some years ago offered a prize equal
to $500 for the discovery of some
means by which even the inexperi-
enced might at once determine wheth-
er, in "a given case, death had ensued
or not physician obtained the
prize. He had observed the following
well-known signs: If the hand of the
suspected dead person is held towards
candle or other artificial light, with
the fingers extended and one touching
the other and one looks through the
spaces between the fingers towards
the light. there appears scarlet red
color where the fingers touch each
other, due to the blood still circulat-
ing; it shows itself through the It's
sues which have not yet congested-
When life is entirely extinct, the phe-
nomenon of scarlet spaces between
the fingers at once ceases. The most
extensive and thorough trials estab-
lished the truth of his observation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-04-24
OUR COAST DEFENSE

In these modern days of heavy arma-
ment and scientific war equipment, much
thought has been given to our coast de
tense The question of preparedness is one
that concerns all patriotic Americans for it
IS always the unexpected attack that causes
CONSERVATION.
Inns Is also true in matters pertaining to
a e al n That great enemy of health
stomach trouble-may spring an unexpect-
ed attack at any time and it is well to be
prepared by always keeping a bottle Of
Hostetter,s Stomach Bitters in the house
1t IS your bulwark in time of distress.
Be on guard at all times, and as soon a.
you notice the appetite failing, digestion
becoming impaired, the liver inactive and
the bowels refuse to perform their daily
functions, commence taking the Bitters.
Prompt action, together with the aid of
this medicine. has been the means of pre-
venting much suffering from Sick Head
ache, Nausea, Poor Appetite, Indigestion.
Constipation and Biliousness.
Don {. trifie with your health but rather
help Nature when weakness is manifested.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is Nature
ally, and these together, form combine
ton that Is sure to result to your welfare.
Try 1t today. but be sure you get Hostel
ter's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-04-24
FAXED A K.U. STORY
Michigan Liquor Interests Use
Professors Name in Local
Option Fight.
EDUCATOR MAKES FLAT DENIAL
Prof. Dickinson Says He Never Made
Statements Ascribed to Him BY
Iron River Saloon Men.

Prof E. S. Dickinson went to the
University of Kansas about a month
ago and began teaching there Since
then his old home town, Iron River,
Mich, has gotten into a local option
fight. Someone wrote to Professor
Dickinson and asked him about the
saloons and liquor in Lawrence. An
Iron City paper published a statement
from Professor Dickinson that all
student boarding houses and clubs are
well supplied with liquor and liquor
openly sold"
Governor Capper received a tele-
gram from Iron River asking about
this. The governor called Chancellor
Strong by telephone and the chancel
Tor asked the new professor to come in
and tell how he found out so soon that
liquor was being openly sold and that
all the university clubs and boarding
houses had full supplies. Professor
Dickinson made a complete denial. He
hadn't seen any liquor and didn't know
anything about it and never made the
statement credited to him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-04-24
RATHER ROUGH ON FATHER
Daughters Remark Might Have Been
Construed UnkindIy by the
Casual Listener.

Since Fred had become a sopho-
more, and was therefore a college
man." he had given himself patron
izing airs toward Sister May, who
had been his guide. philosopher and
friend during boyhood. Vexed by his
haughtiness. she was numerically
qufzzing him the other evening at
dinner
Has our man made up his mind"
she inquired, 'as to what profession
he will honor after a while?%
why, yes. little one" Fred re-
sponded. with his most aggravating
smile. Il have made up my mind to
be a doctor, like grandfather and IA
Their"
You doctor." May shifted scorn-
fully.
I'D like to know why motif L get
my diplomat asked Fred, still annoy
ingly calm.
well, you'll never be a great sur
geon, like father, May insisted.
again. why not?" Fred smiled.
condescendingly
you a surgeon like fatheri" May
cried, vehemently. why, you big
softly, you couldn't even kill fy,"
Nobody but father caught the sig
nificance of the remark, and somehow
he didn't mention it.