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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
WAITE SAID He
WAS GUILTY And
READY TO MEET
HIS MAKER
(By United Prass AssOciation.)

New York, May 22.-Between the
time he was arrested and the time he
was sent to the Tombs from Bellevue
hospital, DR.. Arthur Warren Waite
made several confessions, some of
them signed, that he murdered his
parents-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Peck Of Grand Rapids. In one of
these confessions, written and signed
by him April 1, 1916, Waite said:
II have been informed that |
have been indicted for the crime
of murder in the first degree. I
know the punishment is death.
The indictment is just and the pen
atty is one that [ deserve, for |
have killed. I killed John E.
Peck and his wife.
81 have thought and thought
and thought while lying in my bed
here in the hospital. [ have gone
over all the incidents of the last
few months and my life, and |
have made my peace with my
Creator. now desire to make at
tenement for the wrong that [
have DONE"
Mr.. Deuel., Waite's counsel, wrote
letter, showing that Waite's con-
fession was made with his consent:
The statement made by Arthur
Warren Waite is one that he desired
to make to unburden his soul some
what from the heavy load upon it.,
and as he was insistent that his con-
fession should be published, as the
only thing he could do in atonement,
| acceded to his demands and have
not advised against the publication of
it, which is as he wrote it.
Walter Rogers Deuel..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
ANCIENT history IF GRAND
RAPIDS AND WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1877
80 Years Ago.. E. Ingraham, Pub
Usher, FL. B. PhilleO, Editor.

that VIM. B. Reeves and Mail McCor-
mick had q little competition clog
dance at the Valley Depot, last Thurs
day. Mccormick says his father (the
great Reaper MANI, told him, when a
boy, to always have his own ring or
staple wherewith to tie his horse,
hence, Me inserted a ring in the plat
form for "home consumption" VIM.
B. Neeves, who is the lawful heir to
the Neeves' throne, appropriated said
ring and tied his knightly steed there
to, much to the displeasure of Nc
Cormick. Then came a dance between
Sandy and Auburn-'t twas forward
and back, and hands all round, Ala
monde left, and balance to partners,
without cat-gut, though there was
plenty of horse hair, but no resin. Nc
cards. At last reports the Turks had
taken Adrianople and the beligerents
were to appear before Justice ''Tw0-
an'-a-half -a-cord"- What is Wood
worth ?-there to arrange the pre-
liminarios for permanent peace. The
fight is between the younger scion of
the House Of Neeves and the oldest
inhahitant Of the Stable Of McCor-
mick. we learn that Mash, who runs
the depot, put in an appearance and
ordered the heir to the throne to cite
loose" whereupon there was MASKING
of teeth and some tall Episcopal
swearing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
To ROCHESTER,,
MINNESOTA

G. D. Jones, who has been i'll at
his home for the past few weeks,
was, upon a consultation of physi-
clans, taken to Rochester, Mimi, last
Thursday for an operation. Mr.. Jones
was accompanied by Mrs. Jones and
daughter, Miss Phoebe, DR.. D. Sauer-
herring, Fay Marshall and Karl Math
lie. Mr.. Mathie returned Saturday,
bringing the information that Mr..
Jones' condition was very favorable,
but that the operation would be post
poned until such time as the patient
was in condition.
DR.. Sauerhering and Fay Marshall
returned to Wadsau yesterday, re-
porting that the operation had been
deferred for reasons given by Mr..
Mathie.-Wausau Pilot-Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
For FINAL SETTL EMI

Wood County Court-In Probate.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Her
man KuehI, Deceased.
On reading and filing the application
of C. A. MeiIicke representing among
other things that he has fully admin
istered the said estate, and praying
that time and place be fixed for ex-
aiming his account Of his administra-
ton, and that the residue of the said
estate be assigned to such persons as
are by law entitled to the same.
It Is Ordered, That said. application
be heard before this court, at a regu-
lar term thereof to be held at the
probate office, in the city of Grand
Rapids, on the 10th day Of June, 1916,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That no
tice of the time and place Of examin-
ing and allowing said account and of
assigning the residue of said estate,
be given to all persons interested by
publication Of a copy Of this order, for
three successive weeks, in the Wood
County Reporter, a newspaper publish
ed in said county, before the day fixed
for said hearing.
Dated this 10Th day Of May, 1916.
By the Court,
W. J. CONWAY,
County Judge.
Goggins, Brazeau & Goggins, At
tornnvs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
RIDE IN
LEAVES
WARD SORE
VIII Seek Work on Farm and Live
Down Past.
(By Omitted Press Association.

(By Omitted Press Association).
Elkhorn, Wis, May 19.-'That was
a pretty tough broncho l rode at
East Troy" said Barney Ward today
commenting on his being ridden out
of the village of East Troy on a rail,
after being married to the girl he
had wronged at the death bed of the
girl and her boy.
Ward was so lame he could scarce
ly walk. He is staying at the Nickle
Plate Hotel. After he RECEIVERS he
expects to get work on farm ard try
and live down the past.
Wards father is staying at EIkhorn
with him.
Rumors that he was to be ridden
out of this town the same as he had
been from East Troy were unbound
ed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
GATTI-CASAZZAG GOES TO
HUNT UP A FEW MILLION DOL
LARS WORTH OF VOICES
(By United Press Association.)

New York, May 20.-Giulic Gatta-
Casazza, general manager Of the Me-
tropolitan Opera sailed today for
Genoa aboard the Duca d Aosta, to
seek new crop of operate stars for
next season. Some contracts expire
this season with artists, that may not
be renewed and substitutes must be
found. Gatti ?Casazza will comb war
torn Europe for a couple of million
dollars worth of voices. He is just as
apt to find a 100000 tenor serving
soup in restaurant, or $4,000 ba-
rytone bawling the Italian equivalent
Of "Ra-a-ags, Bones and Bottles" as he
is to find them to the manner born.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
GERMANS REPRODUCE ARAB
IAN NIGHTS FOR WAR CHARITY
By United Press Association

San Francisco, Cal, May 10 It
looked as if the streets Of Bagdad
had been rejuvenated and brought
here in all their oriental splendor
when the charity bazaar for German
war victims opened today at Civic
Auditorium. The vast hall contained
almost every feature of a far eastern
city, Sinbad, the Sailor, Ali Bahia,
Haroun al Raschid and all the other
noted characters of Arabian Nights
fame were on hand in their best bibs
and turbans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
BEATS Up
HUSBAND;
20 DAYS IN JAIL
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
A family mix-up resulted in the
sentencing of Louis Kastner to TWEEN
ty days in the county jail by Judge E.
N. Pomainville, this morning on a
cargo of assault and battery. Kast-
ner was arrested Sunday night by Of
fcer Payne following a fight with Leo
Stitz.
Stitz's wife has or will bring di-
vorce action against him, but, as
Kipling says, "That's another story"
and one along the lines of the Smyser
case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
Entertainment
WAS FINE

The entertainment given by the
west side school children at the Pal
ace Theatre on Thursday evening
was very ably presented and pleased
the large audience present.
The Wizard of OF, the five reel pic
ture ran in connection with the enter
tainment was enjoyed by the little
folks as we'll as their elders. Each
youngster that took part in the pro-
gram did his part well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
BEATS
HEWORLD'S MILK
PRODUCTION
RECORD
(By United Press Association

Cleveland, o., May 22-Jolie Topsy
Pauline De Kol, a four year old Hol-
stein COW, has just set a new worlds
milk production record for one year
Topsy produced 28,416 pounds of milk
the last year, or 1904 gallons. She
beat the previous worlds record by
1871 pounds. The COW is owned by
the city, and her milk, produced at
the Warrensville correction farms,
goes to workhouse prisoners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
z YEAR OLD ROMANCE OF
SUNNY ITALY HAS HAPPY
ELIMINATION TODAY
(By United Press Association

~ ~. ...'.'1c1... !o..7
St. Paul, Mimi, May 22.-Seven
years ago today, in sunny little vii
lage near Naples, Italy, seventeen
year-old LuigiDimias cried as he told
pretty Mariana Serpico, Is, goodbye.
Mariana cried, too. He was leaving
for America, to find her a home. That
he has accomplished, and a pretty lit
tie home it is, here in St. Paul. They
were married in the cottage today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

Bro. Barnum of the Torch of Iiber-
ty dropped in upon us last Tuesday
morning. Bro. Barnum and our hum
bic self don't agree on the money
question, excepting as to the fact that
it is good thing to have in ones own
trousers pocket, but then we can chat
good naturally about the stove and
abuse one another at long range.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

Mrs. Clarence Jackson entertained
the o. D. 0. club at her home on
Washington street this afternoon.
The afternoon was devoted to sew
ing and social converse after which a
light luncheon was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
State Of Wisconsin, in Circuit Court
for Wood county.
A. Silver, Plaintiff VS.. August Pass
er and Frederick Passer, his wife; Ed
ward J. Hahn; Grand Rapids Brewing
Company, and W. z. Wheelan, De
fendants.-Sheriff's Sale.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
by virtue of and pursuant to the judg-
ment Of foreclosure and sale rendered
in the above entitled action in the Cir
cult Court for Wood County on the
18th day of May, 1915 (more than one
year having elapsed since the entry Of
said judgment), I, the undersigned,
sheriff of Wood county, Wisconsin, will
offer for sale and sell the premises
hereinafter described at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder for cash at
the front door of the Court House in
the City of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin,
on the 3rd day Of July, 1916 at 10 o.
clock a. m.
Said premises being described as
the Northeast Quarter Of Section -Four
AZ, Township Twenty-one (21) North,
of Range Six (6) East, in Wood Coun-
ty, Wisconsin.
C. W. Bluett.
c.I..4. WI Co,-x.+~- TET5-oo,,-;,,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
Afternoon.

At two o'clock sharp, G. A. R., W.
R. c., and Sons of Veterans, and the
schools taking part in the afternoon
exercises, are requested to assemble
at G. A. R. Post Hall, form in same
line of order Of procession as in the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

We understand that Mr. JOS HON.
er and wife have lately returned from
st. Paul whittier they have been to
secure a fortune left them by de-
ceased relative.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

Mrs. Katherine Collins and Miss
Eleanore SIattery are entertaining this
evening at a miscellaneous shower in
honor of Miss Mollie Stahl, who is
to be one of the June brides.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
SMALL P()X
At PLOVER
Schools in Village Closed Today.

Oy United Press Association.)
Stevens Point, Wis, May 22-Two
schools in the town of Plover are
closed today as a result of a small pox
scare.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

The Waupaca Post is the title of a
new paper just started at Waupaca
by Ogden and Pitcher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

The difference between a boy and
barn is, that the shingles are APP
piled to the roof of the barn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

Judson Smith, son Of E. K. Smith
residing at Rochester, Minnesota, re
turned home on a visit last Saturday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
E. A. r. F..
January "a, 1873.

Mrs. r. C. Warrington had another
runaway near the school building the
other day. We'd swap that horse for
a Spitz dog, Susie, and then shoot the
dog.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

Mr. Whorton, of Whorton, was in
town. Bro. Drake looks like a titman
beside him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
HATLEY NOW
HAS STATE BANK

Madison, Wis, May 2O.-The State
Bank Commission today issued char
ter to the Hatley State Bank at Hatley
Marathon County to do business. The
bank is capitalized at $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

January IL, 1878.
William Roche who has been lying
very low for nearly year, with con-
sumption of the lungs, died at his resi-
dence last Saturday morning at 8 o.
clock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

Cranberry Rock-This rock is To-
Gated some Is miles south and two
west of Grand Rapids, in the vicinity
of Cranberry Greek, Juneau county,
and is surrounded by a rather heavy
growth of jack pines. The base of the
rock covers an area of about two ac-
res, Of oblong shape. The surface Of
the ground slopes gradually for some
distance from the rock. The eleva-
ton of summit is about 200 feet O.
bove the level, and is from two to
six rods wide and 90 to 80 long. At
the west end and on summit of this
rock, stands a jack pine about 9 in
ches in diameter, with the following
verbatim inscription engraved on the
south side with surveyors tools:
J. Rice,
1851
Kid
E. A. r. f.
Also on the north side of the same
tree is this inscription:
Osborn
1851
E. w.
Judging from the appearance of the
tree, one might reasonably suppose
that the above inscription might have
been made as long ago as 1851. But
what does it mean? Was there one
j. Rice murdered there at that time :?
Who knows anything about it? Old
settlers, who?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

February 7, 1878.
A Little Fracas.-We understand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25

Buy 1t In Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-25
G.. W. BIuett,

Sheriff Of Wood County, Wisconsin.
Chas. E. Briere, Attorney for Plain
tiff. 6tw.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
CONGRESS WILL CONSIDER
ELECTION LAW CHANGES
REPUBLICAN BILL SEEK TO END
POWER HELD BY THE SOLID
SOUTH IN POLITICS.

/ More than q score of bills to abolish
| the electoral college and base the
/ election of the President of the Uni
/ ted States entirely upon the popular
+ vote have been introduced in Con-
gress Another measure advocates
! that national elections shall be under
| Federal control, and suggests legisla-
ton along the general line of the
force" bills of two decades ago. In
dications are that there will be some
unusual revelations during the con-
sideration of the corrupt practices
bill and other election legislation,
with the Republicans in the leading
roles.
Leaders n Congress take the posi-
ton that, since senator's and con-
gressmen are elected by direct pop
ular vote and since practically all
offices in the states are chosen by
direct vote, the election of president
should follow the same plan. The
electoral college is cited as a use
less body since its findings are known
months before the official returns are
made in Congress.
Plan to Wreck the Solid South.
Republican congressman, 1t IS I'M
derstood, propose to take advantage
of the corrupt practices bill in an
effort to shed some light on the part
played by the Solid South in the
election of presidents of the United
States. They expect to demonstrate
that had it not been for the disfran-
chisement of the negroes, who are
Republicans, and for the consequent
unduly large representations of the
South in the electoral college, Presi-
dent Wilson would have been de-
feated.
To curb this alleged disfranchise-
ment the Republicans propose to de-
mand that future representation in
Congress from the South be reduced,
unless all negroes, legally qualified,
are allowed the free use of the bal
lot. 1t is claimed such change would
deprive the Democrats of SO men,
bers in Congress and like num-
Der in the electoral college.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
NEGRO NORTHWARD BOUND
ROBBED OF HIS MONEY

A negro named G. W. Neal, who
came here from Cuthbert on his way
to the promised Land" up 'Norf''
bring, ing his wife and several grow,
children, was robbed of $95 by a ne
gro man with whom he had been 60
ing during the day, Wednesday, Neal
does not even know the name of his
friend, and returned to Cuthbert a
sadder, but wiser, man.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
For Administration.

Georgia. Terrell County.-To all whom
it may concern: H. A. Petty having IN
proper form applied to me for PERMANENT
letters of administration on the estate o.
is to cite all and singular the creditors
and next Of kin of D. j. Sessions to be
and appear at my office within the time
allowed by law and show cause. If any
they can, why permanent administration
ID. !. Sessions estate. Witness my hand
and official signature this 4th day of De-
cember 1916. L. C. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
Sloan's Lniment Eases Pain.

Sloan's Liniment is first thought of
mothers for bumps, bruises and
sprains that are continually happen
ing to children. 1t quickly penetrates
and soothes without rubbing. Clean
er and more effective than mussy
plasters and ointments. For rheu-
matte aches, neuralgia pain and that
grippy soreness after colds Sloan's
Liniment gives prompt relief. Have
a bottle handy for bruises, strains,
sprains and all external pains. For
the thousands whose work calls them
outdoors the pains and aches follow
ing exposure are relieved by Sloan's
Liniment At all druggists 25c.
Man 100 years old in Elizabeth.
n. j., spanked his 60-year-old son
for annoying the boarders.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
MR. JAMES c. DOZIER WEBS
MISS GEORGIA LEE BARKER

Last week Mr. James c. Dozler
and Miss Georgia Lee Barker
of Sumter county were united IN
marriage. Mr.. Dozier Is the e.
dest son OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. >
Dozier. and has many friends who
extend to himself and bride con
gratulations and best wishes. Ills
bride is one Of Sumter county ac'
complished young ladies.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
For Administration.

Georgia, Terrell County.-To all whom
it may concern: Adam Ozier having in
proper form applied to me for permanent
letters of administration on the estate OF
Jerry Ozier, late of said county. TINS IS 10
cite all and singular the creditors and
next of kin of Jerry Ozier to be and ap-
pear at my office within the time allow
ed by law, and show cause, if any they
can, why permanent administration
should not be granted to Adam Ozler on
Terry Oilers estate Witness my hand
and official signature this 4th day of De-
cnrnher. 1916 l. C. HOYL. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED
BY ORDINARY HOYL SUNDAY

Last Sunday Mr.. Dock Layina
accompanie by Miss Mary WI
Cook, drove to the home OF Ordl-
nary Hoyl and requested him to
unite them in marriage, and Judge
Hoyle in his inimitable manner
spoke the words that joined the
happy young couple for life.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
For Years Support.

Georgia. Terrell County.-To all whom
it may concern: Notice is hereby given
that the appraisers appointed to set apart
and assign a years support to Mrs. M. T.
Simpson. widow of J. G. Simpson, De
ceased, have filed their award, and unless
GOOD and sufficient cause is shown the
same will be made the judgment of the
Court at the January term, 1917, of the
Court of Ordinary. This December Attn,
1916. l.. c. HOYL, Ordinary Terrell Couh-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
MODEL TOWN WILL BE
ESTABLISHED NEAR SAVANNAH
Plans Have Been Drawn by Famous
Architects and Gardeners.

George NJ. Crimson, constructor of
the Brinson railway, is planning the
building of the model town of Vim
cennes near Savannah, Ga. Mr.. Brin-
son states that he has set aside TO-
600 acres for the colony, and with
w. M. Exley, of Pinora, will spend
approximately $250,000 in making
the town. 1t is understood that
around the town will be a number of
model farms.
Plans for the town have been
drawn by Allison & Allison, archi-
tects and landscape gardeners, who
built the town of Vandergrift, Pa.
for the United States Steel corpora,
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
PAROLE RECOMMENDED
FOR YOUNG RAWLINGS
Milton, Last of the Three Boys, May
Soon Be Released.

On Thursday the prison commits
sion recommended that Milton Raw
lings, who is now in the Mitchell
county camp and has served ten
years, be paroled. j. G. Rawlings,
the father, was hanged in Lowndes
county and Jesse and Leonard Raw
lings were pardoned by Gov. Hoke
Smith about five years ago. They
were all convicted of the murder of
the Carter children.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
HEAVY TOLL OF RAILROAD
TRESPASS IN UNITED STATES

More than 10000 persons were
killed and 10000 injured while tres
passing on railroads during the past
20 years, according to a statement
made by Marcus A. Dow, general
safety agent of the New York Cen
trail lines, before a recent convention
| Baltimore.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-12-27
For Dlsmission.

Georgia, Terrell County.-Whereas ID.
J. Woolbright, administrator of Andrew
Roberts represents to the court in his
petition, duly filed and entered on record,
that he has fully administered Andrew
Roberts estate, this is, therefore, to cite
all persons concerned, kindred and credit
ors to show cause if any they can, why
said administrator should not be dis
charged from his administration and re
ceive letters of dismissiOn on the first
Monday in January, 1916. l.. c. HOY L.
Ordinary.