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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
new CHALMERS
DISTRIBUTOR To
GIVEBANQUET

Harry Newman, Incorporated, new
| ly appointed distributor for Chalmers
automobiles in the entire state of Wis
consin, will be hosts at a novel
''housewarming" upon the opening of
i their new showrooms in Milwaukee on
December 3rd.
Every automobile dealer in the
state has been invited to be the guest
of Mr.. Harry Newman for one day,
and is instructed to leave his pocket
book at home.
A novel program of Stunts" and
sight seeing mas been arranged for the
entertainment of the visitors during
the day, and at night banquet will
be held that promises to be the big
gest thing of its kind ever attempted
by any distributor of automobiles.
There will be speeches by we'll known
statesmen, business men, bankers and
heads of organizations affiliated with
motoring. Hugh Chalmers, president
of the Chalmers Motor Car Company
of Detroit, will be present, together
with the active managers of his big
factory.
In addition to features of great ed
ucational value, Mr. Newman has ar
ranged for a frolic that will be led
by the most original talent he has been
able to obtain in Milwaukee and Chi
cago. Mr.. Newman states that he ex-
poets no less than seven hundred
guests to sit down in the banquet hall
at the Hotel Pfister on the evening of
the third.
1t is reported that the key note of
Mr.. Newman's Wisconsin organiza-
ton is to be intelligent service to the
motoring public-a policy that has al
ready made Harry Newman, Incorpor-
ated, we'll known name in Chicago
motoring circles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
NORTON-OLSON

On Thursday afternoon at five, o.
clock, the marriage of Miss Gladys
Norton, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. V.
P. Norton of this city and Otto Olson
of Almont, N. D., took place at the
home of the bride. Rev. c. A. Nellie
Ike performed the ceremony Miss
Ethel Norton, sister of the bride and
Earl Hill accompanied the young peo-
pie. The bride was attired in a trav-
cling suit of dark green broadcloth.
A three course dinner was served, fol-
lowing the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Norton left on the evening train for
Minneapolis where they will spend a
few days before going to Glen Ullin,
N. d., where they will make their
home. The Reporter unites in extend
ing congratulations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
SIMMONS

State Of Wisconsin, Portage County
in Circuit Court
George Hooper, Plaintiff VS.. George
Wilson, Charles Wuestneck, Dolly
Bankenbusch, nee Wuestneck, Mary
Van Ert, nee Wuestneck, Bert Wuest-
neck, Frank Wuestneck, Jr., Louis
Wuestneck, Earl Wuestneck and
Frank Wuestneck, Sr., defendants
Summons.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: TO
THE SAID DEFENDANTS George
Wilson and Mary Van Ert.
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after serv-
ice Of this summons, exclusive of the
day Of service: and in case Of your
failure so to do judgment will be rem
dered against you according to the
demand of the Complaint; of which a
copy is herewith served upon you
D. D. CONWAY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address, Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin. CIV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
plause that greeted his song.

plause that greeted his song.
John Roberts, known as the Night
ingale of Elkdom, sang, "When It's
Moonlight In Mayo" in his usual eff
fective style. The two new soloists
George Mullen and Lloyd WEIGH sur
prised every one, including their
friends with the excellent way in
which they gave their numbers.
The second part opened with a piano
| solo, March Militaire composed by
Schubert-Tausig played by Ray Nc
Vickers showed a great mastery over
the piano, His technique was excel
lent. Mr.. McVickers responded to
strenuous applause with an encore.
The clarionet duet by DIR. Carl Ban
delin and Robert Morse was given in
the usual excellent style. that these
two performers are noted for. They
graciously responded with an encore.
Clarence Jackson gave a violin solo
entitled Meditation From That's by
Massanet and played so we'll that he
was obliged to respond to an encore.
The closing number of the evenings
entertainment was duet for soprano
and baritone entitled "The Fisherman"
sung by Charlotte Lynn-Campbell and
John Roberts. This was one of the
most appreciated and pleasing num-
bers on the program and was given
by the two artists in a manner that
showed off their voices to great ad-
vantage.
In closing this story of the Elks
Minstrels, the last verse of the opening
chorus is used. The sentiment in this
verse is such as to appeal to all citi-
zens of the old Badger state.
Where the Goden Rod is growing,
Where the old Wisconsin's flowing,
There's a Maiden who is waiting for
the day,
When I'll come back to make her
mine,
When the whipoorwills are singing,
There'u be wedding bells a ringin',
Back in old Wisconsin, dear Wisconsin,
The state where tht Golden Rod
grows.
Good Bye Elks' Minstrels; come a
gain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
merge CARLINES
WISCONSIN CITIES
Merrill Railroad and Lighting Com
pany Absorbs Plant at
Wausau
DEVELOP TRAPPE RAPIDS
Results Expected to Be Abundant
and Cheap Power for All Nearby
Industries.

Merrill, Wis, Nov. 27.-The Merrill
Railway and Lighting company has
changed hands. Negotiations pend
| ing for some time, which were con-
Guided on Thursday will lead to a more
rapid and wider development of the
northern part of the Wisconsin valley,
in Wausau and Merrill and vicinity, in
GLIDING the development of additional,
and at present, unused water powers.
The result of the deal is that the
properties of the Merrill Railway and
Lighting company and the Wausau
Street railway company will be merg-
ed into one ownership and both OPP
Grated under one management. The
purpose Of this consolidation will be
the development of additional water
power and the furnishing of additional
electrical current in larger quantities
for manufacturing and other purposes
in these two cities and vicinity.
New Power Line.
A high tension transmission line
will be at once erected, connecting
Merrill and Wausau, similar to the line
which is now in operation between
Wausau, Rothschilds and Mosinee.
This new line will be used as is the
present line to the south of Wausau, to
insure at all times for the cities in
terested an ample and reliable power
service.
The final plans include the develop
ment of the Trappe rapids water pow
er, which is now owned by the Wau-
sau Street railway company and which
is full twenty foot fall in the Wis
consin river, located about midway be-
tween Merrill and Wausau, near the
mouth of the Trappe river.
The plans also involve the full de-
velopment electrically of the Merrill
power with a new and efficient electri-
cal equipment which will furnish Mer-
rill, as well as Wausau, with an abun-
dance of cheap electrical power for
the operation of any individual plants
in the city or vicinity The plans also
involve an immediate rebuilding and
modernization of the Merrill electri-
cal equipment and distribution system.
Begin Work at Once
The new arrangement provides for
immediate work on the electrical
changes. Materials have been pur-
chased and work already begun on the
new transmission line, which will unite
the electrical energy of the two water
powers.
The change in ownership will invol-
We, the expenditure in the neighbor-
hood of 100000 in this city and in the
other operations contemplated by the
new company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
PLEASANT
THANKSGIV

Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas White cele-
brated their Silver Wedding Anniver-
sary which fell on Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. Peter COmeau, of Marinette, Wis
consin, brother of Mrs. White was
here for the celebration. A six o'clock
dinner was served at which a number
of guests were present. The evening
was spent in very pleasant manner.
Mr.. and Mrs. White received a num-
Der of beautiful presents. The Mari
nette Eagle-Star in its last issue had
the following item of P. H. Comeau:
P. H. COmeau goes to Grand Rapids,
Wis, Thursday to attend the silver
wedding celebration of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas White, the bride of twenty
five years being his sister. AS an
altar boy Mr.. Comeau served during
the nuptial Mass in Canada twenty
five years ago when his sister became
the bride of Mr.. White The couple
came to Tomahawk, Wis, where a
stay of one year was made, thence re
moving to Grand Rapids which city
has been the home of the couple for
twenty-fOur years. Mr.. and Mrs.
White have visited in Marinette at
frequent intervals with their brother
and have many friends here who ten
der fluctuations upon their happy oc-
casiOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
LEGAL 9
Notice for Administration and Notice
to Creditors

Notice for Administration and Notice
to Creditors
State of Wisconsin, County Court,
In re estate of Emma Hunter de-
ceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That
at the special term of said court to be
held on the third Tuesday of March
A. D. 1916, at the Court House in the
City of Grand Rapids, County Of Wood
and State of Wisconsin, there will be
Notice for Administration and Notice
heard and considered, the application
of Charles Hunter for the appoint
ment of an administrator of the es-
tate of Emma Hunter late of the vii
lage of Milladore in said county, de-
ceased;
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN, That all such claims for ex-
animation and allowance must be pre-
sented to said county court at the
court house in the City of Grand Rap
ids in said county and state, on or be-
fore the 18th day Of March, A. D.,
1916.
Dated this 9th day of November A.
D. 1915.
By the court;
D. D. Conway Attorney. 3tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
DEATH Of PETER
KROMMENNAkER
(From Fridays Daily.

Peter Krommennaker an old re-
spected citizen of this county died at
the family home last evening follow
ing a lingering illness.
He was seventy-three years of age
at the time Of his death. The funeral
service will take place from the house
at $3.50 o'clock on Tuesday morning,
November 80, and at 9:45 from SIS.
Peter & Paul church, Rev. VIM. Red
ing officiating. Burial will take place
in Rudolph. Mr. Krommennaker was
a member of the local lodge of
Knights Of Wisconsin. This lodge
will attend the funeral in a body. The
obituary will appear later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
SWIMMINGPOOL
Brings FAME
To THIS CITY

Under the heading Municipal Swim
ming Pool" Pumps and Supplies, for
November, hardware dealers maya
zine, published in Chicago, gives de-
tailed description Of the swimming
pool and how it came to be built The
Engineering News, another monthly
publication also contained an article
of Grand Rapids swimming pool.
The publicity that this city has re-
ceived Of the swimming pool is worth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
MADISON BUSINESS MEN
WILL GO TO SCHOOL

Madison, Wis, Nov. 26.-Businessmen
are going to school this winter.
A weeks business course for Wis
consin business men will be given at
the state university during the winter,
Prof. A. H. Melville district represen-
tative of the extension division of the
University announced today.
At meeting held in Milwaukee,
last week, plans were completed for
the course. The study of approved
business methods and practices will
be taken up. Noted speakers from all
over the country will give lectures on
business subjects. The date of the
schools opening has not been fixed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
ELKS GIVE
FINE SHOW
Excellent Program Carried Out By
ElIs Minstrels.- Play to Large
Audiences and make Big Hit.
Show Best Eyer Given.

The Elks Minstrels nave passed into
history and it is a glorious history.
The show Wednesday and Thursday
nights excelled all former shows Civ
en- by this grand body of entertainers.
The curtain rose on a darkened
stage and before the lights were turn
ed on, Otto R. Roenius, interlocutor
recited the first verse of the opening
chorus, which was as follows:
Life's very funny proposition,
Something we can't understand at
ALL
Life is full of facts and suppositions,
wonder is it worth while after all.
One day is dark and gloomy and every
thing is blue,
The next day everything is gay and
bright,
So never trouble trouble, until
trouble troubles you,
We want you all to wear a smile
tonight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
TRADE AT HOME"
From the Merrill News

From the Merrill News
The editor of every local news
paper in the country has been free
in the use of the slogan, "Trade at
Home" His clear understanding of
the conditions of his community
make it plain to his mind that if his
town Or city had what was naturally
due it, that the local merchants
would do a larger business; and
while the editor is notoriously an
unselfsh member of society, he can
not help knowing that he has suffer
ed with the rest of the community,
and that his advertising columns
have been thinned out by the mail
order houses, the department stores
and the balance of that sort of
fungus, that drains the commercial
and industrial vitality of the small
towns and cities.
Examination shows that the local
merchant sells staple articles of mer-
chandise that are called for by name,
and he maintains the resale prices fix
ed by manufacturers matter whe-
Their the article is breakfast food, jew
elry, drugs, shoes, shirts or socks; and
he makes a reasonable profit. AS a
bait" mail order houses cut prices
on some of these staple articles, in or
der to make it appear that they sell
cheaper; but their greatest effort is
made to sell goods which they claim to
be "just as good" but which are in
most cases of inferior quality, at pric-
es far above their actual worth. The
| local merchant must either do an hon
orable business, or close up shop. His
principal competitors the catalogue
| house and the mail order man, and
those men actually make larger per
centage of profit out of their sales
than the local merchant, who is so Of
| ten mistakenly accused of overcharg-
| ing. An outraged public rebelled a.
| gainst the old-time custom OF barter
and bargain, and forced the one-price
system to be established in reputable
merchandising, but the mail order and
catalogue houses are beating the old
| game" in new way. Those are rea-
sons why the Federal Trade Commits
sion regards price maintenance" as
the biggest question it has to handle.
| It is expected that the Commits sion
and Congress will sooner or later put
an end to the methods of cut-throat
merchandising which are playing hav-
&C with the small communities, and do
| ing no good to the large places, or to
anyone else excepting the men en-
gagged in these unworthy practices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02

THANKSGIVING
DANCE
(From Fridays Daily.

The Thanksgiving dance given by
the Elks last night at the Elks Club
was well attended and is said to have
been the most enjoyable social event
given by the Elks since the opening
of the club. The music was excellent
being furnished by the Elks orchestra
of five pieces.
Before the dance was over, the en-
tertainment committee passed cards
among theguests announcing the next
dance which will be given about New
Years. The committee have already
commenced preparations for this New
Years party and intend to make it the
social event of the season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
SEVEN CHANGES
IN BASKET
BALL RULES
Dribble and Shot for Goal Is Now Per.
mited in Game.

Seven important changes have beer
made in the standard basket ball rule!
for this year.
The changes will interest the spec
tators as well as the players and the
referees and will do away with a lot
of misunderstanding if read by all
The new rules mean faster ball anC
better refereeing.
The seven changes are as follows
/. After dribble a shot for goa
is permitted.
2. In the course of a dribble the
ball may be touched simultaneously
with both hands, even though the
dribble started with both hands. AT
the instant the ball is touched by
both hands or comes to rest In one
hand the dribble terminates and the
bali must then be passed to another
player or thrown for the goal.
3. A player is disqualified for COM
hitting four personal fouls, as to-
A. Hold, block, trip, run into,
charge or push an opponent.
B. Use unnecessary roughness.
(Referee may disqualify for VIOLA
lions of A. and b.
C. Use fragrant roughness on a
player who is in the act of throwing
for the basket.
penalty. Two free trials and the
offender shall be disqualifed,)
(NOTE. If the goal is made it
counts and the two free trials are al
so allowed.)
4. On all toss ups the jumpers
must keep one hand behind the back.
Neither may catch the ball until it
has been handled by another player.
5. In the foul commonly known as
"three men in" foul is made when
the third player charges in and makes
bodily contact with an opponent, or
even if the contact be accidental.
6. On free trial for goal, as soon
as the ball hits the basket or the
background, players may enter the
free show lane.
7. When the referee has awarded
the ball to a player out of bounds an
opponent may not touch it and so
check the play until his team mates
have covered" their opponents. This
rule will eliminate one Of the most
features of the game
Technical foul
Holding is defined as Interference
with a player who has the ball, by
his progress in any manner,
whether by actually holding or by
other obstruction"
(NOTE. Any interference with a
player, jumping for a thrown-up
ball shall be construed as holding.)
Blocking is Interference in any
way with the progress of a player
who has not the ball."
Charging shall be termed ''unneces-
cary roughness" when a player charg-
es or runs into an opponent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
HOW EVERY GIRL CAN SAVE
S165.35 A YEAR MAYBE

Berkeley, Cal, Nov. ga high
school girl with a knowledge of
sewing can make her years ward
robe for S75.65 while it costs the
girl without this art, $242, accord
ing to estimates of Supervisor
Bertha G. Premise of the household
art and science department of the To-
cal high school. Miss Premise be-
lieves her sewing course tends toward
democracy, by eliminating both shah
biness and overdressing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
RAILROAD
COMMISSIONER
HERE FRIDAY
Matter of Raising Biron Dam Heard

Carl D. Jackson, of Oshkosh, mem
Der of the Railroad Commission of
Wisconsin conducted a hearing at the
court house yesterday afternoon in
the matter of the Consolidated Water
Power and Paper Company raising
the Biron dam to 20 feet
Goggins & Brazeau and George l.
Williams appeared for the CONSOLIDATE
ed company, the petitioners and Frank
w. Calkins of this city and George B
Nelson of Stevens Point appeared fol-
the remonstrants.
Voluminous testimony was taken
and the hearing lasted all afternoon
The petition with the testimony fol
and against will be taken to Madison
by the commissioner and the matter
carefully investigated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
CAN USE
STICKERS But
KINDLY DON'T
Red Cross Stamps on Address Side
But Inadvisable-Ba Barred in
Foreign Lands

Washington, D. c., Nov. 25.-In or
der to facilitate the handling of
Christmas mail, Postmaster General
Burleson Monday temporarily sus-
pended the postal regulation making
packages unavailable when they bear
stickers or stamps other than gov
eminent postage on the address side.
This will permit those who pur-
chase Red Cross stamps to attach
them to parcels without fear of hay
ing the packages held up.
In suspending the regulation, how
ever, the postmaster general particu-
larry requested patrons to cooperate
with the department and not to affix
such stamps on the address side. The
suspension will remain in effect from
Dec. to Jan. 1, inclusive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02

The lights were turned on show
ing a Chinese setting with the star
of the Elks blazing over the archway
in the back center. The chorus was in
white, the soloists wore dark coats and
white trousers and the Interlocutor
was in full evening dress. The end
men were in costume and were the
only ones in black face.
The opening chorus was written by
Cleve Akey and was sung with that
strong full voiced energy that is char
acteristic of the Elks. Jokes, very
good ones, especially the chocolate nut
Sundea one, and the Mayors car,
were handed out between the musical
numbers. The end songs were good
and brought applause and the singers
were forced to respond to encores.
The end songs were: when Sun
day Comes To Town" sung by Frank
Walch, can Alabama Jubilee" sung
by A. P. Mulroy, MY Old Log Cabin
Home" sung by C. C. Heritage, I'm
a Going To Say Good Bye" specially
composed by Cleve Akey for the king
of end men, C. A Normington, Every
body Rag With Me" a song dance by
Robert L. Nash and Samuel Church
was a scream, the men were both GOOD
raggers and did some unclassica
dancing.
Paul Baesa sang, 'When You're II
Love With Someone" and made a hi
with it. George Mullen sang ''Wher
l Leave The World Behind" and alsC
responded with an encore. LloyC
Welch sang my Little Dream Girl
and the way Lloyd sang it, you coulC
see her. Mr.. Welch was forced to res
pond with an encore to the heartyap
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02

Stickers cannot be attached to
foreign mail. The order prohibiting
their use has never been rescinded. Of
course, under this order, stickers can
be used on the address side of domes-
tic mail, but it is to be hoped that
the public will not avail itself of the
privilege as it greatly increases the
work of the post Office department.
There is plenty of room for fancy
stamps on the reverse side of mail
and packages andthere is where they
should be placed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02

a great deal more to the city than the
actual cost of building the pool.
The swimming pool of Grand Rapids
Wisconsin is making the city famous
all over the country, and is advertis-
ing this city as real progressive mu-
nicipality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02

The case of the state Of Wisconsin
against Norman Lesser, charged with
illigitimate parentage was adjourned
in Judge Pomainville's court this
morning. The district attorney has
received information that the parties
in the case have been married If this
proves to be the fact, the case will be
dropped.
E. J. Smith returned to-day from
Ripon where he has been i'll and has
resumed his work at the Reichel Jewel
ry store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02

George Protteau of Washington who
has been visiting at the home of his
sister Mrs. A. Marceau, left to-day
for a visit in Minneapolis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02
COTEY-SMITH

The marriage of Miss Helen Cotey,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Cotey
of Merrill and Mr.. Leon w. Smith took
place on Thanksgiving Day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02

Richert Heisted son of Mrs. John
Murray. 8th street north was operated
on this morning at Riverview Hospital
The operation was for adenoids by DIR.
Ruckle assisted by DR.. Looze.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-02

Thomas McGovern of Cranmoor
who is with his sister Mrs. James Gay
nor is reported in very poor health.