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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09

AND GIFT SALE
GREAT SUCCESS

The ladies belonging to ST. RATHER
ines Guild and ST. Cecilia's Guild are
greatly pleased over the unqualified
success of their Gift Sale and Social
Dance, held at the Elk's club Thurs
day Dec. End.
1t was something of an innovation
to hold a Christmas Bazaar in the
Elk's club, but the very successful re-
suits of this sale, promises that this
club house will be much in demand for
future Guild affairs.
About 5000 were realized from the
sale of fancy articles and the good
thingsto eat, which were so attract
lively displayed by the ladies of the
Guilds. The sale closed at six o'clock
p. m. after which the Guild members
arranged for the social dance which
commenced at $3.50 o'clock and lasted
until midnight and claimed the entire
attention of the merry throng assembl
ed there.
The dance proved as much Of sue
cess as the Guild members had antici-
pated and SIS were realized to help
swell the total sum realized by the
Guilds.
The final results so far reported by
the Guilds is something between $275
and $500 and the Guilds feel that in
every way this has been one Of the
most pleasant and most successful Gift
Sales and parties ever given under the
auspices of the Guilds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09

SUMMONS.

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, ST., 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. 0. Address, Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin. 6tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09
Notice to Prove Will, and Notice to
Creditors

Notice to Prove Will, and Notice to
Creditors.
State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County In Probate.
In re estate of Frank Zivney, de-
ceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
at the regular term of said court to be
held on the first Tuesday of April, A
D. 1916, at the Court House in the
City of Grand Rapids, County of
Wood and State of Wisconsin there
will be heard and considered, the ap-
plication of Anna Zivney to admit to
probate the last Will and Testament
of Frank Zivney, late of the town of
Milladore, in said county, deceased,
and for the appointment of an exc
cutor;
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09

said deceased filed. Petition for
proof of will signed, filed and issued.
In the mater of the guardianship of
Margaret Walsh, minor. Petition for
appointment of guardian and nomina-
ton Of guardian by minor, order for
appointment of guardian, bond and
letters Of guardianship signed, filed
and issued.
In the matter of the estate of Frank
Schuster, deceased. Warrant of ap-
praisers returned and filed. General
inventory filed.
In the matter of the last will and
testiment of Eta Burr, deceased. Will
proven and admitted to probate. Let
tiers of Administration with will en-
nexed signed, filed and issued. APP
praisers appointed.
In the matter Of the will of Frank
Zivney, deceased. Petition for proof
of will filed. Notice of hearing on said
petition and Notice to creditors sign
ed filed and issued.
In the mater of the estate of An
drew Pearson, deceased. Hearing on
Final account. Judgment allowing f.
nal account and assigning estate sign
ed and filed.
In the matter of the will of Hugh
Mclaughlin, deceased. Hearing on
final account. Judgment allowing f.
nal account and assigning estate, sign
ed and filed.
In the matter of the estate Of
George F. Schlotman, deceased. Pc
tition for allowance Of claim by ad-
ministrator filed.
! In the matter of the estate of Louis
Lyonnais, deceased. Vouchers filed.
! In the mater of the will of Anton
Komatz, deceased. Written instrument
purporting to be the will of said An
ton Komatz filed. Petition for proof
of will and order appointing time fol
hearing thereon and notice to credi-
tors signed, filed and issued.
In the mater of the estate of JOS
eph F. Friedel, deceased. Hearing or
application for letters of administra
ton. Order for appointment of ad
ministrator and bond signed and filed
Bond of administrator filed and ap
proved. Letters of administration is
sued. Appraisers appointed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09
FURS! FURS!

Bear in mind A. F. Davis, of Berlin
is at the Hotel Wittrr every Tuesday
until Christmas showing new styl
n Ladies Fur Coats and Sets, We
also remodel and repair old fur gar
ments of all kinds. We stand back
of all OF our work and you will find
our p ices reasonable. tfdw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER

wv 1o1A 40 11I1lCb Il ~ " HEN
GIVEN, That at the regular term of
said court to be held at said Court
House on the first Tuesday of April
A. D., 1916, there will be heard, con-
sidered and adjusted, all claims a
gainst said Frsrl, Zivney, deceased;
AND NOTICE is HEREBY FUR
Their GIVEN, That all such claims
for examination and allowance must
be presented to said county court at
the Court House in the City of Grand
Rapids in said county and state, on or
before the third day of April A. D.,
1916, or be barred.
Dated Nov. 80, 1915.
BY THE COURT:
w. j. CONWAY, Judge.
D. D. Conway, Attorney, 4tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09
WAUSAU TO-DAY.

It is absolutely necessary to visit
the city of Wausau often if one wants
to keep track of the many improve
ments going on there all the time. It's
a handsome city today. Progressive,
Modern and up to date in all her ap-
pointments Commercially she Is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09

The marriage of Miss Clara Miner
and Henry Moll was solemnized at the
office of the Justice of the Peace F. w.
Calkins last evening, Judge Calkins
performing the ceremony. They were
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grant
They will reside on the Plover road
where the groom owns a farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09

Miss Eta Daniels and Wallace Mil
Ter of the village of Babcock were un-
tied in the holy bonds of wedloc6 at
ten-thirty o'clock Wednesday morn
ing at the Lutheran parsonage on the
west side, Rev. VIM. Nommensen offici-
ciating. Ellory Rummells and Miss
Katie Daniels both of Babcock acted
as Witnesses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09
CHRISTMAS AND
PROVISION SALE

The NJ. w K. Club, east side ladies
aid and circle of the NJ E. church will
hold Christmas and Provision Sale
Wednesday, December 9Th at the
church parlors. One meal will be
served during the day. 2td-t-m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-12-09
4 Worth
While Xmas

Make the Christmas present worth
while
A Savings Bank book showing
credit in the name Of your friend Of
one dollar or more will start the saw
ing habit and be of lasting value.
We furnish free, a beautiful nickle-
ed bank in an appropriate holly box.
Look at them in our window.
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i have made my plans. My own regi-
ments will be faithful. The regiments
of the king are none too faithful. The
banditti Of the desert are with us. To
morrow there will be a new king in
Gretzhoffen, and that king will be
Frederick the First"
Kitty slipped from the room. The
hall was empty. An instant later she
was out Of the great entry and passing
to her car.
At her hotel once more she hurried
to her room. Here was somewhat to
be done. She knew the plot now-all
was plain as to the intentions of Fred
erick in regard to the kingdom Of
Gretzhoffen and to the monarch who
held the throne.
"Your majesty" she wrote in her
rolling hand now, "the young Ameri-
can so much honored by your gift
which is returned to your care at mid
night tonight-h has by chance learned
of plot to iniure your majesty and to
injure the kingdom of Gretzhoffen as
we'll Trust her to explain when op-
portunity shall come. Meantime have
the word of one who is solicitous for
your safety. Drink no wine. Beware" "
Once more she telephoned to the
bureau of telegraphs, called for mes
senger, and sent her simple missive to
the king.
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CHAPTER XII.
Before the Ball.


In her hotel, albeit something of
subject of gossip, as she herself could
not but know, Kitty felt herself at
least safe from any such occurrences
as of late had been her lot. Roleau
still was missing.
1t was the morning Of the great
black and white ball when Kitty, her
gown finally in her own possession,
stood before the tall mirror in her
rooms to give it its final proving.
The case on her dressing table now
held but few simple rings and
brooches, trihing things which had
been given her or which from time
to time she had purchased for her
self
The only thing of value which lay
upon the table was something which
she most wished to conceal, and not
to display. The broken coin-how
could she make sure that 1t would be
safe?
Kitty swiftly conceived plan which
she fancied would afford greater safe
ty for the cherished coin. There was
at hand no machinery of ceremony,
even had she been familiar with 1t.
The simplest way is the best" said
she to herself, her lips compressed.
She sat at her desk and inclosed
the broken coin in a double sheet Of
paper. Upon one sheet she wrote
these few words:
"Your Majesty, the young American
woman so honored with this gift asks
its safekeeping for a little time"
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at It she saw a face thrust out-a face
upturned towards her
"Roleau!" she exclaimed. Can IL
be possible? Roleau. help met" Kitty
extended her arms appealingly 81 am
a prisoner here-they have locked me
in-there is no way out. Help met"
Roleau's own presence in the palace
she did not at the moment undertake
to explain. AS matter of fact. he
had but that day come In from the
camp of the banditti. where he had
been detained.
Wait" he cried. 81 will show you"
An iron grating, with the stairs of
a fire escape, led down directly in
front of Roleau's window He came
out upon this, braced his legs across,
and back under the rail, and held out
his mighty arms.
Jump" he cried; 1T is safe"
An instant later she was on the iron
grating and into the window, and Ro-
leau, gaunt, unshaven, smiling, her
friend and rescuer, had led her to the
door.
Come" he said, and without paus-
ing for any discussion, he hurried out,
she following.
ut is late, Roleau," whispered Kitty
back to him. 1T is eleven o'clock.
The king goes to the great ball at
midnight Hurry. must be there,
Quickl"
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the world who wished him TO drink
wine. Why? Who was that person?
Might IL not be this man here-Count
Frederick-the man whom really he
feared? II so, would not feigned In
toxication serve well to discover the
others nature?
Reasoning thus, King Michael with
small exertion OF histrionic art man
aged to give an excellent imitation to
his friend Of a monarch far gone In
wine. Frederick. pleading fatigue and
thirst. piled him farther. and Michael
apparently yielded, using still such
arts as served him for the time be-
ing.
When, not too long before the ap-
pointed hour of midnight, Frederick
left the palace. he left behind him as
he was assured, a monarch hopelessly
fuddled.
So the lights famed on at ali the
windows OF the Winter palace.
Suddenly the music broke. crashed
and swept into the national air. A
murmur went about, The king! The
dancers hastened back to the sides
Of the room. All eyes turned toward
the great entrance.
Under the festooned flags, escort
ed by his uniformed officers, himself
wearing all his decorations and garbed
as king should be, there appeared
King Michael OF Gretzhof1en.
The hour of midnight struck. The
eyes of more than one man on the
great dancing fioor-ineluding those,
of Count Frederick OF Gretzhoffen-l
looked at the king amazed. Here wasI
no staggering monarch, maudlin in his
cups, come to make a spectacle of
himself before his people. No, he,
walked straight as any. And behind
him from the street there came not
shouts of derision. but something of
!. welcome, of confidence-a pitiful ex-
preston of people willing yet long
er to endure king.
At the kings side, her hand on his
arm. there walked the figure of tall
and beautiful woman, arrayed--as
were all those others present-in a
costume of black and white-a tall
young woman whom not many of those
present recognized. A few passed the
word, THE American!"
The music of the royal anthem
ceased. An instant and the orchestra
broke out once more in the sensuous
strains Of southern waltz, King
Michael as yet did not dance, but he
gave word that the ball should pro-
ceed. A uniformed officer of the court
now approached Count Frederick as
he stood not far removed from the
royal presence
Monsieur, the count" said he de-
ferentially, Il have had for some
hours In my possession this package
which have not opened. 1t is marked
to be presented to his majesty at mid
night here. Do you think II should be
| delivered?"
Even as they spoke the king him
self, accompanied, in accordance with
his request, by the young woman who
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IhE bpoKEN(QIN
AStory of Mystery and Adventure
By EMERSON HOUGH "a
From the Scenario BY "
GRACE CUNARD sss,2S sssr2ssz,Sss1s, s.z2ssss,
cOoN0cHL III 6I
k0lGfT a RfTZERSQT

dispose your majesty wholly to the
good of his people?"
Precisely. 1t is as | would have
said il, mademoiselle. You Americans
are extraordinary"
Kitty took from his hand the broken
bit OF metal and regarded 1t thought
fully
Il thank you more than I can tell.
your majesty" said she, soberly. 1T
shall be my mission to find out for
your people the uncompleted message
of this coin"
A silver bell sounded afar in the
hall, announcing the approach OF a
servant An official of the palace en-
tered and stood motionless near the
door,
What then, Andreas?"
THE Count Frederick OF Gretzhof
fen; the Count Sachio of Grahaffen."
Let them enter. Andreas."
Both gentlemen bowed deeply as
they entered and each kissed the
royal hand respectfully. Kitty ig-
nored Count Sachio and bowed but
coldly to Count Frederick.
Count Frederick, in whose mind
seemed to linger but scant remem-
brance of any unpleasant scenes in
which he had figured, smiled now, and
after the American fashion, as he
fancied, held out his hand.
Kitty could not refuse it. Quickly
she shifted the broken bit of coin
from her right hand to her left
quickly, but not so quickly as to es-
cape the keen eyes of the man who
faced her now.
Count Sachio, you are welcome
from your kingdom to ours. believe
you have never heard of the young
American of distinction who has come
among us of late-you have not metz"
Kitty looked calmly at the count
and made no reply
Pas encore, votre majestic" replied
Sachio in the common language used
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SNs
had entered with him, approached
Count Frederick. He raised hand to
beckon to the official.
Your majesty" whispered Kitty
Gray, that is the package which l
myself sent you this morning-take 1t
quickly marked 1t for you at mid
night"
Shall open 1t for your majesty?"
Count Frederick bent forward polite
ly.
NO" said Michael. 81 know the
one who sent 1t. Let herself open II
now!"
Kitty broke the simple seal upon
the plain envelope in which she had
enclosed the coin that morning. She
smiled at Michael radiantly now, and
at Count Frederick, though not ra-
diantly.
The dance swept on. the crash OF
reed and brass filling the arched dome
of the great salon. In through the
great doors came the cries of those
not splendidly garbed, those who
stood without the palace-"Lon live
the king!"
But the king stood curiously regard
ing the change in expression which
he saw on the face of the young
American.
We'll, then, mademoiselle? said he.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Ballroom.

The Ballroom.
In his own apartments that evening
Michael the king had passed the time
in somewhat preoccupied fashion. Left
alone, and hence unhappy in his coun-
sells, he welcomed the announcement
of the chamberlain who advised him
OF the presence of the Count Sachio of
Grakaffen, who wished to pay his COM
pliments to the king.
Come then, my dear count said
Michael to him. you are very wei.
come at this hour. You will have q
glass of our own vintage-I have a
eask of Lucoyen which is quite worth
while"
with all my heart" said Count
Sachio.
The attendant removed the cork
from the bottle reverently, poured
slowly, gently, the amber fluid into
the tall glasses upon the table. 1t was
at that moment that King Michael be.
thought him of a certain message
handed to him but left until now un
opened. He frowned as he looked at
the word irreverent when addressed
to royalty, and urging haste, I'm
portant.' Is it SO? What shall do
my dear count? Throw 1t away?"
Count Sachio cast glance upon the
inscription.
Your majesty" said he, "it is in
the hand OF a lady. BY no means
throw away any letter a woman
writes to you-and by no means write
one yourself. Am | not good coun
SELF"
Smiling, King Michael broke open the
small hotel seal, frowning as he did so
at what seemed to him undue familiar
ity on the part of someone. he knew
not Who But as his eyes ran over
the few lines OF the message his ex-
preston suddenly changed The words
remained deeply written on his mind.
Your majesty young Ameri-
can drink no wine"
Count Sachio looked on respectfully.
his glass arrested, naturally venturing
no comment King Michael made no
effort to turn the conversation. He
left his wine untasted!
Indeed, our people also are grow
ing in audacity," went on Count Sachio
presently but | pledge your mai
esty a long and happy reign" He
raised his glass and waited.
Drink heartily, good Count Sachlo,"
said King Michael "As for myself,
have dined but lately, as | said. The
doctors say dreadful things to me.
You excuse me?"
He had poured but small portion
in his own glass, and raised his hand
against more.
Sachio was obliged to admit to
Count Frederick, whom now he early
sought, that he doubted the full sue
cess of his errand.
Leave him then to me-" ex.
claimed Frederick-"he never fails to
do as | ask. Make ready for the ball
time presses now. / myself will
hasten to see the king before he leaves
for the winter palace"
Frederick, making urgent excuses
now to enter the apartments of the
king after his arrival, found the mon
arch in the same apartment, stolidly
regarding the now empty bottle OF
wine
A certain idea came to the brain
of Michael, the king, as he now ac-
knowledged the visit of Count Fred.
erick at so late an hour. If this
message had warned him not to drink
wine--then there must be someone in
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CHAPTER XIII.
A Prisoner.


Having dispatched her messages,
Kitty Gray sat alone once more in her
room. There came to her mind once
more the reflection that now she had
not even one portion Of the broken
coin. As to that which had gone to
the king, she felt fairly sure that she
might regain it, AS to that which had
been taken from her by force by Count
Frederick, she was far as ever from
its possession.
"The simplest way is the best" said
she once more. 'I'll go back there
again"
81 was not so fortunate as to find
monsieur the count at home before"
she explained to the attendants who
met her at the door.
"Monsieur the count has gone out
but now"
A sudden resolution came to Kitty's
mind even as a sudden flush came to
her cheek.
$50? Then l will wait his coming
If you please, the apartments of mon
sieur the count"
The man left her, and she closed the
door. An instant later she was at work
turning over the articles on the
dresser, peering here and there, look
ing this way and that-and unsuccess-
fully.
Put rnaanfin,a tho attendant who
had left her, anxious to be of service
to his master, sent out posthaste to
summon Count Frederick to his re-
turn. He met the count himself, and
yet another attendant, upon the point
of entering the palace. The newcomer
was talking to the count excitedly.
"Excellency, l tell you the woman
is outwitting you. She sent her half
the coin this very morning-sent 1t to
the king by special messenger. | saw
it--I felt it in the envelope, / am sure.
There is some plot afoot. And !
brought the news as soon as possible,
but have searched for you long"
Come" said Frederick, and he
fastened the more when he met the
messenger advising him of Kitty's
presence in the palace.
Her search still uncompleted, Kitty
heard footsteps approaching, and
turned desperately like some trapped
animal. There was no escape-the
narrow window, as she knew, was two
stories above the court below. And
even as she stepped to the door she
met there the smiling, sardonic face
of Count Frederick himself.
The honor is mine, mademoiselle!
said he with icy politeness. True,
had not expected you"
Shamefaced, confused, for once un-
able to make any explanation, Kitty
could but stand and stare at him An
instant later she heard the click Of the
lock and the passing of footsteps in
the hall once more. She was alone!
She was a prisoner!
She sat alone, helpless, unanswered
in spite of her pounding on the door
her cries for help, until she was utter
ly weary-until the shades of night
came
She looked at her watch. The hour
was approaching eleven. The great
black and white ball was now in prog
ress at the winter palace across the
city.
She went to the window and looked
out into the night All the court was
dark-save one window directly below
her on the opposite side, fifteen feet
below, ten feet across the narrow
courtway. Even as she looked down
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SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray, newspaper woman, finds IN
eurio shop half OF broken coin. tho
mutllated Inscription on which arOuses
her curiosity and leads her, at the order
OF her managing editor. to go to the prin-
clpality OF Gretzhoffen TO piece out the
story suggested by the inscription. She is
followed, and on arrival in Gretzh0ffen
her adventures while chasing the secret
or the broken coin begin.
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at court with strangers present. mot
yet" His face flushed deeply as he
lied
"Ah, very well, then it is time. At
the ball perhaps we shall all be pres
ent Mademoiselle, your invitation
shall come from us duly"
Kitty took this to be her dismissal,
and with deep thanks and the best
curtsy she could muster, bowed her
self from the room, after to be es-
corted by a grave official to her car.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-18

At no time IN years have the.
suits for men, women and
misses been so beautiful; and
no store in this city offers such
a wonderful assortment of
them at such low prices. Men
and women who are in search
of strictly man-tailored models
OF the richest dress effects Will:
find IN this collection the best.
styles brought out by the fore
most DESIGNERS 4l