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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26

surrounded ten deep by empty boats.
A profound encouragement succeeded
the excitement under which we bad
made our effort.
1.-THE deuce with her" snarled John.
ny. ''Theres no sense going aboard
her. There's enough on deck now to
fill her three times over. Let's get
back where it's warm"
''If run across any Of those fellows
in town III break their necks!" said l.
"What makes me mad continued
Johnny.
"Oh, for heavens sake shut upr'
cried Talbot.
If he had been little less cold and
miserable we probably would have
Quarreled. AS it was, we merely
bumped over and motioned the aston
ished Manuel to return to the shore.
Our boats head turned, we dropped
down under the bow Of the ship. In
order to avoid the sweep Of the seas
Manuel held us as closely as possible
under the bowsprit. We heard hail
above US. Looking up we saw Yank
bending over the rail.
We stared at him, our mouths open,
so astonished that for moment we
did not even think to check the boat.
Then we came back in a clumsy cir.
Gle. Yank yelled at US, and we yelled
back at him, but so great was the
crash Of waters and the whiStling of
wind that we could make out nothing,
Then Yank. motioning us to remain
where we We're, disappeared, to return
after a short interval with speaking
trumpet
"Have you got your baggage with
you" he reared.
We shook our heads aud waved our
arms.
go get itr' he ordered.
We screamed something back at him.
GO get IT," he repeated and with
drew his head entirely.
We rowed back to town 1t was no
longer necessary to return to the ex-
posed beach where we had waited to
sight the ships. Johnny and l in
obliged In much excited speculation,
but Talbot refused to show curiosity.
Hes there. and he's evidently en-
gagged us passage, and he wants us
aboard to claim it," said he. land
that's all we can know now. and that's
enough for me-
Yank met US at the top of the gang
way and assisted us in getting our
baggage aboard. Johnny and pep
pered him with questions, to which he
vouchsafed no answer. When we had
paid off the boatman he led the way
down hatch into very dark hole
near the bows. A dim lantern swayed
to and fro. Through the murk we
could make out dozen hunks.
''They call this the fo'cas'le," said
Yank placidly. Screw sleeps here.
This is our happy home. Everything
else full up. We four" said be, with
-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26

/ weighs great deal; is fearfully inert
or ut least feels so, and has bad hab
1t OF promptly stopping in again. w,
tugged and heaved and rolled ant
hauled until our joints cracked. but a
last we got her free.
In the meantime forty other boats
had been launched and We're flyins
over the waves halfway between the
shore and the ship.
Talbot was swearing steadily and
with accuracy. Johnny was working
like a crazy man. was heaving away
at the stern and keeping an eye on
our involuntary helpers. The boat.
man, beside himself with frantic ex.
element, jabbered and ran about and
screamed directions that no one under.
stood. About all we were accomplish
ing now was the keeping Of that boats
head straight against the heavy wash.
1t seemed as though we tugged thus
at cross purposes for an hour. In real
ity it was probably not over two or
three minutes. Then Talbot regained
SullIlSllI Soullol ~ llSlSll " liz DOdl-
man. At once he Gained down.
Here, boys" said he, lease her
backward. You, Johnny, stand by at
the bow and hold her head on. Frank
and l will give her shove at the
stern. When the time comes I'll yell,
and you pile right in, Johnny. Vamos.
Manuel!' ......
We took our places, the boatman at
the oars, his eyes over his shoulder
watching keenly the in racing seas.
The four dripping culprits looked at
each other uncertainty, and one Of
them" started to climb in the boat.
well, for Gods sakew screeched
Talbot and made a headlong bull rush
for the man.
The latter tumbled right out of the
boat on his back in the shallow water.
His three companions fed inconti.
nently up the beach, where he follow.
ed them as soon as he could scramble
to his feet.
Manuel said something sharply. with
out looking around.
'Sh0ve!" screeched Talbot. pile In.
johnny
We bent our backs. The boat resist
ed, yielded, gathered Roadway. Ii
seemed to be slipping away from me-
down steep hill.
Jump inr' yelled Talbot.
l gave mighty heave and fell over
the stern into the bottom Of the boat.
Waters seemed to be crashing by, but
by the time had gathered myself to-
gether and risen to my knees we were
outside the line Of breakers and dane
ing like a gull over the smooth broad
surges.
Ships could anchor no nearer than
about mile and half offshore. BY
the time we had reached the craft she
was surrounded by little boats bob
bing and rubbing against her sides.
She proved to be one Of that very
tubby, bluff bowed type then so com.
monty in use as Vhalers and freight
ers. The decks swarmed black with
an excited crowd.
We rowed slowly around her. We
were wet and beginning to chill. No
way seemed to offer by which we
could reach her decks save by difficult
for the gang ladder was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26

The first "sEhrays" were cuts for
pipes aiid wires, large enough for a
man to walk in, and supplied with in
spection openings. These were in.
stalled in Paris by Napoleon III. The
Chicago street traffic subways were
first built in 1861. But in our gen.
eral modern acceptance of the word,
the first "subways" were those of the
deep underground steam railway OF
London, built in 1886 The first real
subway" in the United States was that
in Boston, 1897.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26

OF course you have picked out an
ideal place for your summer vacation. .
oh, yes" replied Mr.. Jobson. when
do you expect to get away?" Il don't
expect to get away at all" But, you
just said THAT l had picked out
an ideal place for my summer vaca-
ton. I've decided on the same place
every spring for the past seven years,
but ! haven't been there yet"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26

business viii not permit us to walt
until the one after. We want our
money back"
Browns face darkened.
THAT Is matter for my clerks, not
for me-" he said CURLY. IT was told
your business was to my advantage
l have nothing to do with tickets
"One minute" said TALBOT. "There
are between two and three hundred
men in this town each Of whom bought
ticket from your company in New
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26
Little at a Time

The chief art of learning, as Locke
has observed, is to attempt but little
at a time. The widest excursions of
the mind are made by short flights
frequently repeated the most lofty
fabrics Of science are formed by the
continued accumulation of single prop
OsitionS.-Johnson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26
Sky Hitching Posts.

Harry-"Swiftly is right up to the
times" Hattie-"What has he done
now?" Harry-"Why, he's been look.
ing ahead little and in day or two
will finish the construction of a pat.
ent aerial roost for airship pilots who
want to tie up for an hour or two"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26
Criticism.

Hes getting $4,000 a year, and he
isn't worth it. No man Is" 81 quite
agree with you. I'm getting only $40
q week, too"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26
Worse Luck!

Worse Luck!
Men who are too lazy to work and
too proud to beg are usually too indif.
ferent to die.-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26
CHAPTER vi.
OF For the North.

\ YE accompanied Talbot in some
w bewilderment, for there was
w no ship in sight nor in pros
pect and we could not I'M.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-07-26
Sullivan n-Neiopmene.

(To be Continued.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24

public betterment, but the best results
cannot be attained unless the member
ship of the churches contribute the
best to it's maintenance.
Church Effectiveness therefore be-
comes an Individual matter-a matter
to which each must contribute.
If you are busy thrc ugnout the
week promoting the go I'd, there will
be no doubt about the results
In the natural world there is con-
tinuous growth so Ions: as life remains
In the spiritual world it is the sane!
1t would be possible to give to this
community BETTE understanding of
the value of Chur n supremacy if all
the church membe RS were giving their
best to making t1at membership 0et-
ter.
Every community depends a great
deal on the church to take it to q
higher ethical standard Of conduct.
Every denomination desires to con-
tribute it's portion to the good that can
be done the entire community.
Does every individual seek to con-
tribute what he can?
Does every church member to prove
by his example as we'll as precepr,
the advantage of church understand
ing?
If the churches are a unit for bet
terment, the individuals in that COM
munity will certainly see things done
No week is we'll spent which does
not lead up to Sabbath of partici-
patton in the work of sustaining re-
| Iigious fundamentals.
No week will be satisfactory which
| does not start with a day of devotion
to the largest idea of Sabbath OBJ
servance.
The God of nature and He who said
Remember the Sabbath Day to keep
it holy" are one and the same God
Every individual must realize that
his influence is needed to make better
the conditions of this Rest Day.
Ultimate good will come when all
good people are eXemplifying the
great god of the cause in which they
believe.
Extending the good is the great ar
tidote for evil!
Keeping the Good as good as 1t
can be, and constantly striving to
broaden its field of occupation, is the
real solution of life
The Advantage of Church Affilia-
ton is two fold; it helps you, and that
helps the community Are you con-
tributing your portion?
Seeing We know these things be-
fore, beware lest ye, also, being led
away with the error of the wicked,
fall from your own steadfastness."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
ROAD To
MILLADORE
Stevens Point Business Men VIII
Unite to Raise $1,000 of a $4,000
Fund For That Purpose.
From Stevens Point Journal:

From Stevens Point Journal:
A plan, the ultimate object of which
is the construction of a modern, up
to date and serviceable highway be-
tween Stevens Point and Milladore,
has been inaugurated by some of the
enterprising business men of this
city. The plan contemplates the
raising of a fund of approximately
$4,000 for this purpose and in the
procuring of which the business men
of this city, the town of Carson, the
county of Portage, the state of Wis
consin and the United States will
take part.
In pursuance of this plan the bust
ness men will undertake to raise
$1,000 by subscription, the town of
Carson to make an appropriation of
$1,000, the county $1,000, the state
S170O and the United States in ac-
cordance with law recently passed.
s17OO-a total of $4,000.
Milladore is on the 500 line and To-
Gated in Wood County. They already
have good road into Rudolph, Wood
county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS

to undertake it or it can be handled
by the Merchants and Manufacturers
association.
What ever is done should be begun
now for it takes a year to do a thing
of this kind properly
You must find out where all the old
settlers are now living. By old |
mean those who once lived here, not
especially those in years, some of
those non residents be found to give
replies the oldest in years still alive
sought out and honored in some spec
cial part of the program, souvenir
booklets showing views of the old
towns of Centralia and Grand Rapids
and river days obtained and compiled
and so much material to be gathered
of that nature that it takes time.
Names sent in of all known living
to be sent invitations.
Lets hear from all who are interest
ed enough to say they will help put
this through if started.
T. A. Taylor, President.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
TWO GIRLS FIGHT
FOR ONE BOY
(By United Press Association

Sparta, Wis, Aug. 21-Hazel Erick-
son, Is, and Harriet Erickson, 10,
sisters, will face each other in county
court at Sparta soon in a legal battle
for the possession of one man.
He is Perry Gilmore, %, common
law-husband of Hazel. According to
the authorities, Gilmore, was sched-
uled to marry Harriet A few weeks
ago however he and Hazel filed con-
tract of common-law marriage with
the Monroe county register of deeds.
Harriet appealed to the district attor-
ney Of Sparta who issued warrant
for Gilmore's arrest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
GETS 2ODAYS
FOR SLEEPING
On R. R. TRACK
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
George Marceau, II year old boy,
of Rudolph, was brought before Judge
Edward ~Pomainville last Saturday at
7.45 o'clock and was sentenced to 20
days in the county Jail upon the COM
plant of Sheriff Cliff Bluett. Young
Marceau was charged with having vio-
lated the new statute of trespassing
on the right of way of any railroad
company. He with companion, who
was injured and later died at the hos
pital, on the 10Th day of August, not
being then and there a licensee nor
authorized newspaper reporter nor
being an employee of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway, did
unlawfully, walk, loiter and sleep up
on the tracks of the said railway. Mar
ceau heard the fish passenger train
coming along and got off of the rails
before being injured. The Judge
thought that 20 days in jail would be
4 good punishment and lesson to him
as this is his second offense. Marceau
said that he did not like the jail SEN
tence but thought it was better than
having his funeral, as he very narrow
ly escaped death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
CLEAR SKIN COMES FROM WITH.
IN.

1t is foolish to think you can gain
a good clear complexion by the use OF
face powder. Get at the root of the
trouble and thoroughly cleanse the
system with treatment of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Gentle and mild in
action, do not grippe, yet they relieve
the liver by their action on the bowels
Good for young, adults and aged. Go
after clear complexion today. 25c
at your druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
NATIONAL
GUARD INCAMP
ATDOUGLAS

Camp Douglas, Wis. Aug. 21-Units
of the Wisconsin National Guard were
here today for the regular ten day
encampment of the guard. Only those
organizations which failed to go to
the border will participate in the en-
campment.
Battery c of Racine, the new James
vile company and other units of the
guard were expected to attend.
Owing to the inability of the off
Gals to procure cannon and horses,
the battery will be put through in
fantry drill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
DOES SLOAN'S IMMINENT HELP
RHEUMATISM?

Ask the man who uses it, he knows.
ITO think [ suffered all these years
when one 25 cent bottle of Sloan's
Liniment cured me-" writes one CRATE
full user. IF you have Rheumatism or
suffer from Neuralgia, Backache,
Soreness and Stiffness, don't put off
getting a bottle of Sloan's. 1t will
give you such welcome relief. It
warns and soothes the sore, stiff pain
full places and you feel so much better
Buy it at any Drug Store, only 25
cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
WILL MY CHILD TAKE DIR. KINGS
NEW DISCOVERY

The best answer is Dr. Kings New
Discovery itself. It's a pleasant sweet
syrup, easy to take. It contains the
medicines which years of experience
have proven best for Coughs and
Colds. Those who have used Dr.
Kings New Discovery longest are its
best friends. Besides every bottle is
guaranteed. If you don't get salts
faction you get your money back. Buy
a bottle, use as directed. Keep what
is left for Cough and Cold insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
LOUISIANA
FARMER At
WAUkESHA
Will Visit University of Wisconsin
and Agricultural Experimental
Station.

Waukesha, Wis.,, Aug. 21.-Prep-
arations are being made here to enter
tain a party of Louisiana farmers who
left New Orleans today for an in
spection trip of northern farms. The
party will spend one day at Cham
paign, H., three days in the tie e TOR
tributary to Chicago; two days in
Waukesha county, and day at the
University of Wisconsin and the agri-
cultural experiment station.
The itinerary has been planned so
as to enable the members of the dele
cation to see practically ali the lead
ing breeds of dairy cattle and some
of the beef breeds and swine under
varying conditions found in this see
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
women Want TO
WEAR OYERALLS
Factories Unable to Keep Up With
Demand by Women for Work
Trousers.
(By United Press Association


Racine, Wis, Aug. 21.-The demand
for overalls for women is so great that
the factories are unable to supply
them, according to John Weichers of
the Hilker-Weichers Manufacturing
company of this city.
II am convinced that it will be but
a matter of few months until women
will discard the unsanitary skirt for
homework purposes" said Mr.. WEIGH
ers.
ooh yes they are made to fit," vol
unteered the manufacturer as he
shook out neatly folded pair, made
very roomy at the hips and legs and
shaped like a skirt at the waist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
ENJOY
LAKE BIRON

The Grand Rapids lawyers enter
tanned the members of the Wood
County Bar on Saturday afternoon
at a smoker and dinner at Crooked
Rift Club House up river Preceding
the smoker, the guests were given II
boat ride on Lake Biron, at which T.
A. Taylor was host Those present
were: the Messrs. E. M. Deming,
Wayne Deming, E. C. Pors, C. B.
Edwards, John A. Cole of MarshfeId,
and Earl Melton, B. R. Goggins, Geo.
L. Williams, B. M. Vaughan, D. D.
Conway, W. j. Conway, Hugh Cog
gins, Theodore Brazeau, Henry Duck
ert, A. J. Crowns, Chas. E. Briere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
EXPERIMENTAL
POTATO FARM
NEAR OCONTO
Yields 200 Bushels Potatoes to the
Acre.
(By United Press Association

(By United Press ASSOciatlOn.)
Oconto, Wis, Aug. 21.-One of the
largest potato experiment farms in
the middle west is being conducted
near here by o. R. George of the
Northern Potato Company and George
Boyer of this city. The men are I'M
dertaking to demonstrate to farmers
that potatoes can be raised on some
of the bad soil in this country with
good results if the modern methods
of potato raising are followed.
One patch of thirty acres shows
good prospects although the ground
was originally infested with quack
grass but by constant cultivation it
has been kept clean. Frequent cult
walton has helped retain the moisture
in the ground so that the drought.
caused no material damage a Well
of 200 bushels to the acre or 5000
bushels from the field is expected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
AUTOMOBILES
OUTING ASSN

The return of votes by the Secre-
tary, G. D. Fritzinger of the Mer-
chants Association on the change Of
name show that only forty of them
were interested enough to reply. 81
against change in name and for.
AS it is the business houses that
are most vitality interested the deci-
sion is against any action of chang
ing name.
That subject will now be dropped
and we will turn the efforts of this
association to something else.
We should have a Home Coming
next year in August.
This association can and is willing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24

Sitter, was arrested last night on the
Carnival grounds by Chief James Glib
son, charged with vagrancy as he was
noticed about the grounds acting re-
Their suspicious and the police thot
best to arrest him.
His examination will be held on
Monday and in the meantime proba-
bly, further developments will be
learned about him. He may be want
ed somewhere else.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
some TOMATOES

We are indebted to Joseph Rich, of
Third street for a sample of his to-
mato crop. One of the specimens
measures IA inches in circumference
and weighs one pound and four ounc-
es. This is nearly a perfect speci-
men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
TELEPHONE
POLE ON FIRE

(From Fridays Daily.)
Lightning caused telephone pole
near the telephone exchange to catch
on fire last evening during the first
electrical storm.
The fire department was called out
to extinguish the small blaze.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
EDWARD P.
DUNCAN DIES
Pioneer Resident of Stevens Point
Succumbs.

(From Fridays Daily)
Edward P. Dunegan of Stevens
Point died at the home of his son J.
w. Dunegan on Wednesday evening
following his second stroke of paraly-
sis. Mr.. Dunegan is one of the oldest
residents of Stevens Point and Port
age county. The funeral was held
this morning from st. Stephens
church, Stevens Point, the Rev. w. J.
Rice officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
FUNERAL
SERVICES
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
The funeral service of Mrs. Ellen
Pettis was held today at Meehan. Mrs.
Pettis died at her farm on Wednesday
after a long illness from cancer of
the liver. She had been i'll about a
year. Mrs. Pettis was formerly Miss
Ellen Markham and was about sixty
seven years of age. She leaves one
daughter, Mrs. Frank Winkler Of
Meehan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
SAIL BOAT
RACE At
OSHKOSH
Annual Inland Lake Regatta Starts
Today.
(By United Press AssociatiOn.)

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 19.-The an
nual regatta Of the Inland Lakes
Yachting association was held here to-
day on Lake Winnebago. A record
breaking fleet of sailing craft was on
hand for the annual classic.
Large delegations are here from
cities on Lake Winnebago and 9th r
places located on Inland Lakes, such
as Oconomowoc, Waupaca and Madi-
son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24
March 6, 1879.

Clark Lyon and John Mauck of Cen
tralia started for Denver, Colorado,
on last Monday evening, where they
will seek to better themselves, having
taken Horace Greeley's advice to
young men. We are sorry to see
young men of worth and good be-
havior as Clark and John leave our
midst. We regret their departure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24

that city.
After short honeymoon spent in
Milwaukee and Chicago they will re-
turn to this city where Mr.. Bender,
known amongst his many friends as
SANDY" holds the position as local
representative for the Winona Oil
Co..
Their many friends unite in ex-
tending congratulations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24

David Baker, an old typo of the
Reporter and Tribune offices is home
from Plainfeld, whittier he is plant
ed, on a visit to parents and lots of
friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24

Judson Smith, son of our esteemed
townsman, E. K. Smith, arrived homo
on a visit to friends last Saturday.
Mr.. Smith is now located at Roches-
ter, Minnesota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-24

From West Bend items in Mukwon-
ago Chief: Mr.. and Mrs. Merwin
Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jack
son of Grand Rapids spent several
days visiting relatives here recently