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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
BUSINESS MEN
WILL VOTE ON
SEAMAN AIT
Local Merchants & Manufacturers AS
sOciatiOn VIII Express Opinion On
La Toilette Marine Law.

The secretary Of the Merchants &
Manufacturers Association has received
a communication from the secretary Of
the Chamber of Commerce of the u
nited States which asks that the NJ. &
NJ. A. of this city cast a BALLOT thru
its. secretry on. referendum No IL of
the special report of the Chamber of
Commerce on the Seaman Act.
The idea is, to get the sentiment of
the business men. Of the country thru
their af7fiation with the Chamber Of
Commerce on what they think should
be done with the Seaman's Act.
Ever since the passage of the Sea-
mans Act. it has. been the subject of
acute discussion. If action by way OF
amendment is to be taken, it should
be taken without delay, if, on the other
hand, the business interests of the
country record vote in favor of it's
maintenance, this can not be announc-
ed too prematurely to give stability to
the provisions contained in the act for
the regulation Of the merchant mar
inc.
The National Chamber Of Commerce
is a powerful BODY and is in close
touch with the goyc~ament. The Fed
eral Trade Conference was created
by the active work of the National
Chamber Of Commerce. Grand Rap
ids, through its Merchants & Manu-
facturers Association, is a member of
this national body and it's business
men viii now have a great deal more
to do with laws passed by the repre-
sentatives and senators in Washing
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
FOREESTERRSDAUCE:
WELL attended
Every One Had Fine Time Dancing
Old Fashioned Dances.

The dance given by the Catholic Or
der of Foresters last evening at the
Catholic Societies Hall was we'll at
tended Ellis orchestra furnished the
music. Refreshments were served by
Caterer A. B. Bever and helper. Bert
said he never worked so hard in his
life as he did in serving that hungry
bunch Of dancers.
The dance was the big thing, how
ever, as it was not an ordinary dance
as dances are danced now a days. This
dance was real dance, not hop skip
and jump or a hugging match. It
was a real old fashioned dance and one
that was enjoyed by young and old a.
like The old square dances were in
troduced and those who danced them
knew they were dancing when Jake
Huber called. He gave them the real
stuff. DR.. F. X PomainviIIe also call
ed some Of the numbers. Any way you
take it, it was most enjoyable af-
fair from beginning to end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

The contention IN the case is that
The Elm Lake Cranberry company and
cranberry men of that locality have
diverted the waters of Heml0ck Greek
and turned it into the cranbezzy marsh
region Of the Cranberry Creek Lrain-
age District, the bitches Of which dis
trlct were unable . take care Of the
large volume Of water.
The action is brought to restrain the
5lm Lake Cranberry company and
cranberry men Of tha5 district from di-
Terting the water of Hemlock Greek
into the Cranberry Greek District.
With the closing ofthis case the
October term Of court comes t. an end.
The next session of circuit court will
be the March term watch begins on
Monday, March 13.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

siness visitor to the city toda..
W. w, Clark Of tie Wood County
Domestic Science and Agricultural
college Of this city, and VIM. Bassler,
have formed an association known as
the Cow Testing Association No. 2.
The membership covers towns Of Ne
MILAN, Auburndale, Lincola, Rock,
Cameron and Richfeld.
Henry Brown has returned from 8
months visit with his daughter, Mrs.
Hugo Zillmer at Watertown.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Colbert left yes
terday for Watertown, S. D., where
they will make their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sutor are
packing their household effects pre-
paratory 10 moving to Milwaukee
where Mr.. Sutor will have employ
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
NATLDNALLEAGlJE
MiGNATES
G2EEIPEACE
With A String Tied TIC It.

(By United Press Association)
NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-After peek
ng around the door from force of hab-
/ TO see whether any Federal league
satellites were camping upon their
rail, the National league magnates
suddenly remembered the Treaty of
Cincinnati and sat down to their ad-
.ourned December meeting here to-
lay, in peace and at it.
It cannot be said, however, that
peace is in the form Of a dove des-
cended upon them" Twas no such
benevolent bird as that. It may have
been blue jay, possibly a robin, but
10 dove. That Fed League federal
antitrust suit is still pending in Chi
cago, you know and, while President
Tener and his Magnates were alfred
glad to sit down in any kind of peace
today, it being the first peaceful meet
tng the League has known in two
years, still that blamed antitrust
hing was sort of rift in the lutte, or
split in the bat, or whatever you want
70 call it that will be most appropriate.
The National Magnates are pretty
veil satisfied to-day, though. They
EEL that the big battle is over and
hat Old General o. B. has withstood
5le onslaught of the outlaws nobly
and victoriously; and that little now
remains to be done but the shouting
and putting into practice of that an
lent Jacksonian utterance: ito the
victors belong the spoils." The spoils
IN this instance consist of a bevy of
Ted play to be traded in or out or
however the Magnates see fit; and it's
pretty safe bet that the Magnates
Won't see ft to trade the returned
wanderers on any too advantageous
: bunch Of terms.
General 0. B. has been pecked at
and annoyed every once ina while by
bothersome outlaw organizations of
one sort and another, but never since
the American League invented and
glued itself to the National with in
dissolubie adhesive has any gang of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

SI()VECAUSE
OF FIRE ALARM

The east side fire department was
called to the home of Mrs. Sarah
Steinberg yesterday afternoon about
4.40 o'clock. The cause Of the alarm
was a smoking oil stove. A member
of the family had left the oil stove
burning and, as these stoves some
times do, it began to smoke and filled
the house. When the members Of the
family returned, they found the house
filed with smoke and naturally thot
there was a fire. Some oil from the
stove had run out over the floor and
it is possible that had it not been
found as soon as it was, real fire
might have resulted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
MARSHALL
RETURN TODAY
(By United Press Associatfon3

, Madison, Wis, Feb. 9.-Associate
Justice Marshall was expected to re-
turn to this city today. IN fact the
justice is expected to return any day
now. 1t was only week ago that he
announced that he was going to Flo
rida for a four weeks vacation, but
those who know the justice, under
stand what he means by -four weeks"
when speaking Of a vacation. They
give him ten days at the most. Even
in the summer, when court is not in
session, he is always on the job. He
has not been absent during the active
deliberations of the court in twenty
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
BELOIT Goods
OPPOSE VESPERS
Oy United Press Association

Beloit, Wis, Feb.9.-The students
Of Beloit college voted by large ma
jority in favor Of not attending Sun
day Vespers which Archbishop Mess
nler Of, Milwaukee refuses to allow.
This sensation became known thru a
referendum vote the result of which
was kept secret until the editor of the
college paper had made them public to
day.
Most of the opossition to the COM
pulsory attendance at Vespers came
from co-eds. The result of the stu
dents voting viii be taken up by Pres
ident Eaton when he returns about
the first of March from a six months
vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
(By United Press Association

New York, Feb. 9.-On Saturday it
was learned here for the first tirae
that a big British liner had been cap
tured or sunk in nid-ocean by a Ger
man raider, possibly the same one
that captured the Appam.
Shipping men say thta they received
the 1888 ton steamer Orissa from Liv-
erpool. The Orissa left Ancasogasee,
Chill on December 26 for Liverpool,
stopping at Rio De Janerio, Brazil,
which port she left on January 10.
Since that date no word has been
heard according to advices received
here to-day. How many passengers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
BECOMES
ARCHBISHOP
TODAY
By United Press Association

(By United Press Association.)
CHICAGO, Feb. 9-Services for the
installation of the Most Rev. George
". Mundelein, d. D. as Roman Catho-
lie Archbishop Of Chicago and metro
politan of the Province of Illinois. be-
gan to-day at the Holy Name Cathed-
raj. The Most Rev. John Bonzano. of
Washington, D. C, apostolic delegate
to the United States, oficiated in the
installation. The Right Rev. Charles
E. Mcdonnell, bishop Of Brooklyn, by
whom Archbishop Mundelein was or
dained into the priesthood, and other
dignitaries of the Roman Catholic
church in America will be present.
Archbishop Mundelein arrived in Chi
cago yesterday. He was accompanied
from Brooklyn, where he formerly ser
we'd as auxiliary bishop, by large
delegation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
LONG CASE
NEARING END
Cranberry Creek Irajnage Case at An
End--Attorneys Will Submit Briefs

The case Of the Cranberry Creek
Drainage District versus Elm Lake
Cranberry Company ct al, which has
occupied the attention Of the court for
six days came to a close yesterday
noon when the attorneys completed
the taking Of testimony. The court
did not listen to arguments by the at
torneys but instructed each side to
prepare 4 brief and submit it to him.
B. III. Vaughan, assisted by Daniel
Grady of Portage was attorney for
the plaintiff drainage district and
Gogglns, Brazeau & Goggins repre-
sented by B. R. Goggins were attor-
neys for the defendant Cranberry COM
pany.
The case is number 3O73 and num-
Der 8, on the facts for court calendar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
DINNER PARTY

Miss Esther SclIuman viii entertain
the members Of the Mission Study
Class Of the First Moravian church at
a siX-thirty o'clock dinner at her nome
on Baker street this evening. Covers
will be laid for seven. Following the
dinner business session viii be held.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

SHOOTS FATHER
By United Press AssociatiOn)

Amigo, Wis, Feb. 9. - John M.
Brown, a farmer of Elton, died today
from the result of a shot received dur
ing an argument with his crippled son.
The two were arguing at the supper
table and when the father arose to 60
to punish the son, the son drew a guE
and shot his father, it was reported
by the police officials.
The son said he meant to shoot at
his fathers feet but the gun slipped
and he was shot through the abdomen.
The father left seven children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
ELRS INITIATE

Seven candidates were initiated in
to the secrets of the Elks last even
ing. In the absence of Exalted Ruler
f. D. Abel, Charles E. Briere was the
presiding officer. After the initiation
supper was served and everybody en-
joyed the good things to eat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
DEMS WILL
HiVEFl)UR
DAY SESSION
Wilson's Nomination Conceded, But
Convention VIII Continue In
Session.
(By United Press AssOciation.)

St. Louis, No, FEB. 9-Despite the
fact that President Wilson is conced-
ed the democratic nomination in June
the conclave viii be in session for four
days. This was learned today from re-
liable sources when the subcommittee
of the National Committee had a.
greed on a session from June IA to
June II inclusive.
The subcommittee continued its
session at the Hotel Jefferson today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
Big BRITISH PASSENGER
STEAMER MISSING
Believed to Have Been Sunk or Captured by
German Rapider- Shipping Men celeve
They Have Sunk Many Ships

the ship carried is not known. The re-
port reached New York in the shape
OF carefully worded cable that es-
capped British censor to a well known
Wall street fnancter. The cable. con-
tanned the statement that, "a large
passenger steamer met with a terri
bIe accident in the North Atlantic.
Shipping men say that they received
private information from conserva-
tive that the German raiders has sunk
or captured several British ships in
addition to those reported by the APP
pam when she was rushed into Nor
folk last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
PLEASANT PARTY

Mrs. Frank Stoyck of the south side
entertained a number of her lady
friends last evening at cards. The ev-
ening was devoted to playing progress
sive Rummey. Three tables were in
use during the games played. Miss
Edna Schroeder was successful in
winning the first prize for the highest
score and Mrs, Carl Odegard was Civ
Ell. the consolation favors. A dainty
two. course luncheon was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

TONIGHT At
F()NL)[)UL

Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. 9.-Gus
Christie, the Milwaukee middleweight
will meet Jeff Smith, middleweight in
a ten round bout here tonight. The
bout which will be the most preten-
tious Fond du Lac fans have had an
opportunity of witnessing this season,
is being conducted by Jack Brunkhorst
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

TONY KIuIZ

Word was received here yesterday
stating that Tony Kuntz died OIL Sun
lay, February 9Th Of heart failure
No particulars received. He was "a
years Of age and well known N this
city. He was married about two years
ago to young lady in Omaha. 1t is
thought that the funeral and burial
services will take place in Omaha
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

The partnership heretofore operat-
ed under the firm name Of Kampe &
Schill has this day been dissolved by
mutual agreement. The business will
be continued by Mr.. Schill. All ac-
counts owing to or by the firm will be
taken care Of by Mr.. SchiIl.
Dated Feb. 9. 1916.
(Signed) Kampe & SchiIl. 2td-1tw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
TURNS DOWN
GERNANS Peace
PROPOSALS
Little Kingdom Will Wait Until Allies are
Victorious

the Germans granted special privi-
leges. Germany further agrees to
pay a large sum Of money for the re-
building of industries in Belgium
damaged by the war IN return for Bel
GUMS remaining neUt- al for the re-
mainder of the war. Belgium's re-
jected all the German proposals and
will consider no terms Of peace until
the Allies have been victorious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
CBy United Press Association.) }

London, Feb. 9.-Belgium has re
fused to consider separate terms Of
peace offered by Germany according
to dispatches received here to-day.
Cardinal MERCER of Belgium is
said to have carried information to
Pope Benedict during his conference
at Rome a few days ago.
The Kaiser has agreed to a COM
plete restoration Of the country with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

THEBALKAN
CAMPAIGN
CBy United Press Association.)

London, Feb. 9.-Italy is expected
to declare war on Germany and to an
nounce plans for taking part in the
Balkan campaign as a result Of Wis
it of the premier to Rome, Paris dis
patches admitted today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
(. Of Us. MEET
TOMORROW Night

The regular meeting Of Grand Rap
ids Council 1858 Knights Of CoIum-
bus will be held tomorrow night at
the Catholic Societies Hall. One Of
the interesting things prepared for
mis- meeting viii be an address by the
Rev. Father VIM. Redding.
Definite steps viii be taken at this
meeting to arrange for the class in
itiation that is to take place in March.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
GERMANS WIN
FRENCHL
CBv United Press Associationl

" OIEJOI ! TCSo AsSDcIaJIDUJ
London, Feb 9.-By a sudden smash
the Germans captured $50 yards Of
French territory according to French
dispatches which were re e5aived today.
Confirmed reports that Germany had
penetrated the French front and cap
tured 100 men and machine guns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

The weeks pass all too slowly for
those who are reading ''The Wall
Street Girl" j" Frederick Grin Bartlett's 8
surprising serial. Do you know the
caIibre of our serials and our fiction
Get acquainted with EVERY WEEK
you'll enjoy it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
II GERMAN
PRINCES KILLED
since beginning
Of The WAR
By United Press Association.) }

LONDON, Feb. 9.-Newspaper rec
ords in London show that war mortal
ity among German princes is assum-
ing alarming proportions. Prince Max
milan Of Hesse, the Kaiser's nephew,
is the eleventh and latest member Of
German Royal families to be killed.
The others killed since the war began
are: Princes Frederick Wilhelm Of
Lippe, Ernest Of Lippe, Henry XLVI
Of Saxe-Mieningen and his son, Er-
nest; Victor Walrad Of Waldeck vii
liam of Frugges, Frederick Of Recht-
eren-Limpourg, Charles Of Solms-
Braunfels and William of Carolath-
Beuthen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
AGEDE]IT0R
DIES IN
SHEBOYGAN
(By United Press Association.

Sheboygan, Wis, Feb. 8 Frank
Zorn, German editor ard directory
publisher, died late last night at the
age of seventy-five years Of harden
ing Of the arteries. Zorn came here
about twenty-five years ego from Ger
many and purchased an interest in
one of the German papers and later de-
voted the time to publ shing director
les. Zorn published directories Of
Milwaukee, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc
and other cities Of eastern Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

The program at the Palace tonight
will De a repetition of last nights
show. Those who saw Dorothy Gish
in "Old Heidelberg" last night are
loud in their praise of her work as an
emotional actress. She was supported
by an extremely high class company
Of moving picture actors and actresses
Rosco (Fatty) Arbuckle in "Ficlle
Fatty's Fall" Keystone Triangle
comedy was scream from start to
finish. If you are worrying about the
weather, Fatty viii knock the blues in
to the middle Of next month. Triangle
pictures will be shown again on Fri
day and Saturday nights.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
WHEELANNOT
4 CANDIDATE

There was a persistent rumor going
about the streets this morning to the
effect that w E. Wheelan would again
seek the nomination for Mayor at the
coming primary election.
In an interview with Mr.. Wheelan
this afternoon, he stated to Repor-
ter representative that he would not
be q candidate as his business would
demand all Of his time Mr. Wheelan
further said that committee had
waited upon him and urged him to run
but that he had declined with thanks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
At The THEATRES

The attraction at the Ideal will be
the Edison Company's production Of
''The House of the Lost Court" releas-
ed on the Paramount program, and
featuring Viola Dana. This is dra-
matte adoption Of the famous novel
by Mrs. C. n. Williamson. The story
is the quintessence of power, pictur-
esqueness and dramatic artistry. In
the supporting cast are: Gertrude Me
Coy, Sally Crute, Mrs. Wallace Frs
kline, Helen Strickland, Robert Con-
ness, Duncan McRae and. William
West.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

attend MOVIE
ANNUAL BALI.
Dy United Press Association.)

Milwaukee, Feb. 9.-CharIie Chap
lin, in real life, is expected to be a.
mong the prominent guests at the an
nual ball of the Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' league in the auditorium to-
night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

vents in the lives of Lowell and Gym
thla Thayer would result from it. See
Will Payne's story of country living.
The Quail Call" In EVERY WEEK
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
(By United Press Association)

Milwaukee, Feb. 9.-Hornpipes and
jigs will come into their own tonight
when the Shipmasters' association
gives its annual ball at Juneau Hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10

Sometimes single incident, small
enough in itself, leads to happenings
Of very great Importance in our lives.
''The Quail Call" was just such an in
cident. The ight-hearted boy who
sent that call echoing through the
woods little imagined what great e
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-10
DATES To
REMEMBER

The ". R. c. will hold their regular
meeting Thursday afternoon. All the
members are requested to be present
Sharp County record., 1916-09-08
CONFIRMATION NOTICE
In the Cllancerv Court Of the Southern District
Of Sharp County,

In the Cliancery Court OF the Southern District
Of Sharp County,
November Term. 1915,
Notice Is hereby given that b. l.. Terry has
filed In this Office his petition TO confirm the title
to the following described lands, situate in the
Southern District Of Sharp County Arkansas to-
wit The West half Of the Northwest quarter of
Section 20, and the Northeast quarter Of the
Southeast quarter, and d5 aeres described AZ
follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner OF
Section 20 and running West ib rods with the
Section Line; thence South 100 rods. thence
East i5 rods to the Section Line thence North
with the Section Line 100 rods TO the place Of be-
ginning, same being in Section 30, all the above
described lands being In Township l6 North,
Range West containing in all 1876 acres more or
less.
All persons claiming any interest In any of
said lands or who are otherwise affected, are
warned to appear in this Court on or before the
lat day OF its November 1916 term and show cause
why the title TO said lands should not be confirm.
ed, dueted, and forever set at rest
In testimony whereof, hereunto set my hand
and affix my seal as Clerk Of the Circuit Court
and Ex oflicio clerk Of the Chancery Court of
Sharp County this the 2S day Of August, 1915
L, A. Boyeo, Clerk
BY Neil Sullivan, D, G.
F. NJ Pickohs, Atty for Petitioner,