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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
FUNERAL Of
MRS. HOOIEN

The funeral of Mrs. John Hooten
was held this afternoon from the house
at Ill 9th street south, under the au-
spices of the Seventh Day Adventists
The service was an impressive one.
Burial took place at Forest Hill GEM
etery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
MAY NOT RESUME
DIPLOMATIC INTER-
COURSE AFTER WAR
Premier Asquith Tell Commons England Will Not
Resume Relations With Germany Unless
Alleged Crimes are Expiated

Ed. Carson. Sir Edward asked if in
view of the Fryatt and other cases
would England resume diplomatic in
tercourse with Germany after the war
unless the alleged crimes were expiat-
ed. Premier Asquith said in the O
pinion of the cabinet the country
would not tolerate resumption of di-
plomatic intercourse with Germany
unless such apprehension had been
made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17

-STRORK
NUPIIALS

Henry Paulson Of the town of Sher-
ry and Miss Catherine Strork of Car
son, Portage county, were married by
Judge Ed n. Pomainville at ten-thir-
ty this morning.
The witnesses were Miss Pauline
Paulson and Sigwal Paulson. A big
wedding supper will take place to-
night at the home of the brides par
ents in the town of Carson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
CAMPING PARTY

An outing party consisting of Mrs
Nellie Quinn, Mrs. George Corriveau,
and son George, Miss Belle Quinn and
Miss Ruth Richer are spending the
week at the Crooked Rift Club house
up river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
(By United Press Association }

London, Aug 16.-England may not
resume diplomatic relations with Ger
many after the end of the war unless
Germany makes full expiation regard
ing Captain Fryatt and similar al
legged outrages, Premier Asquith in
formed the house of commons this af
ternOOn.
The Prime Minister replied to a
question put to the government by Sir
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
ORDER TROOP B.
TOSTAY IN CAMP
(By United Press Association.

Camp Douglas, Wis, Aug. Is. =
Troop B. of the Wisconsin National
Guard was preparing to entrain for
the border on Wednesday when orders
were received from the war depart
ment at Washington resembling the
order for the troops to go to the bor-
der on account of the railroad strike.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
FROM GRAND
RAPIDS To
MARSHFIELD
Automobile Trip to Pittsville, Marsh
field, AuburndaIe, Sherry, and
Rudolph-90 Mile Run.

By invitation of D. D. Conway, Geo
N. Wood and the writer made a trip
into the northwestern part of Wood
county on Tuesday. We left at 9:15
a. M, over the state highway road to
Pittsvill, and arrived there at 10
o'clock. The roads between these
points were pretty good. The wea-
ther was cloudy and cool and the crop
conditions along the way was we'll ad-
vanced and mostly in, except corn and
potatoes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
MILWAUKEE
PAPERS To
BE SMALLER
VIII Try and Reduce Paper Famine.
All Papers Agree
(By United Press Association.)

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 10 The
daily newspapers Of Milwaukee have
agreed to cut the returns in sales Of
their papers with the view of relieving
the paper famine it was announced
today.
The size of the papers will also be
reduced. 1t is estimated the papers
will save from Is to 25 tons of paper a
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
CHILD PLAGUE
STILL SPREADS
Several More Cases Reported in State.
Total Number Now 81 With Five
Deaths.
(By United Press Association .

Madison, Wis, Aug. 10 Another
case of infantile paralysis was re-
ported from Green Bay and one from
the town of Humboldt in the same coun-
try.
Two suspected eases were report I'd
from Durand and two from Spring
Valley, all N Pierce county.
A suspicious case believed to have
neen contracted at Shawono also was
reported at New London.
The number of cases in the state
now number 81 and there have beer
5 deaths.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
$125,OOO FIRE
IN LA SALE, ILL.
Police Accuse Strikers of Blocking Work of
firer1en

was finally brought under control to-
day.
Police and company officials accuse
strikers in the place with trying to
block the work of the fremen trying
to save the building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
358,6O2
PRISONERS
TAKEN BY
RUSSIANS
| Big Drive in East Nets SIays Much
Booty in Addition to large Num-
Der of Prisoners.
(By United Press Association

Petrodgrad, Aug. 16-Russian ar
mics under General Brusiloff from
June IA to August 13 have captured
358,602 Austro-German prisoners and
405 cannon it was officially announced
today.
Other booty includes 1926 machine
guns, 338 mine and bomb throwers
and 292 powder carts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
BELIEVE WORST
Of RUSS DRIVE
IS OVER
High German Official Tells United
Press After Tour of Inspection.
By CARL W. ACKERMAN

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent J
Headquarters of Field Marshal Won
Hindenberg's army August 10 The
worst of the Russian offensive is O.
ver," one of the high commanding of
fcers on the eastern front told the
United Press today after a tour of
inspection of the Austro-German
lines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
(By United Press Association }

La Sale, H., Aug. 16.-An all night
fire which destroyed the store house
and shipping house of the German-A-
merican Portland Cement Company
here at an estimated loss of $125,OOO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
PICNIC PARTY

The west side ladies aid society of
the M. E. church enjoyed a picnic at
the home of Mrs Clark Lyons on First
Avenue South. A fine picnic lunch
was served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17

Read the Daily Reporter and you
will mss nothing that's good. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-17
Pittsville.

Unless you visit Pittsville often
you always find some favorable i'm
provements that greet you. The street
and other improvements are immedi-
ately noticeable. The merchants and
business men here are always cordial
and extend the right hand of fellow
ship. Among those we met the short
time we had at our disposal were
F. S. Woodwork, Chas, Huer, Mayor
Hoover, Pelow the Barber, Sam
Baum and son, Tom Crawley, Mckee
editor of the Pittsville Record, Palmer
the postmaster and others. all Of whom
thought we were out on politics. In
this they were greatly mistaken.
Pittsville is surrounded by a beauti-
ful and prosperous farming country
that is a pleasure and delightful to
witness.
An hours run through prosperous
farming country on the state road
brought US to the beautiful attractive
and prosperous city of Marshfeld.
Marshfeld.
The Club" Of the State of Wiscon-
sin from which commercial avenues
radiate to all points of the state via
railroads and highways, the best in the
country. A stranger always obtains
favorable impression of Marshfeld,
every time they enter her wide in
viting business street with a large
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
WHERE DEATH LURKS ALWAYS
Bullets Sing Without eeasng and Birds Sometimes, in No Mans
 Land" on Battle Front

But it is wonderful thing, that strip we call No Mans Land. running from the North sea to SWitzerland= 800 miles, All the way along the line, day and night, without I moments cessation. through all these long months. mems eyes have been glafiag across that forsaken strip. and lead has been flying t0 and fro over il. To show yourself means death Bat I have heard lark trilling over il in the carly morning as sWeetlY as anX bird ever sung over au English meadow A lane of death 500 miles long. stre#n from end to end with the remains of soldiers. And to either sidc of il all through those 500 miles. warren of trenches. dHgeats, saPs, tunnels. underground passages, inhah= tied, not by rabbits. but hX millions of rats, it is true, and millions of hY- ing. huSy mon, with countless billions of rounds of death-dealing aumHnl= lion, and 4 complex organization as closely ordered and complete aS the organization of any city in England.- From British Officers Letter in the Forum
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
Why Labor Is Scarce.

Here k one reason which you may nave overlooked why labor is growing scareer every daY ill the United States
 We have now in Pennsylvania alone 2-',0oo automobiles One-third of them are pleasure ears driven by chauf feurs, an army of 75,ooo able-bodied men removed entirely from produc- tive work
 The army of pleasure car chaufTeurs in the whole country must exceed half million men-all nonproducers. In aeed there is another great big army or men huilding pleasure cars to be operated by these other nonproducers of essentials.
 They used to complain in Germany that every taxpayer had to carry sol dler on his back We vary it in the United States by carrying q chauffeur on otir backs, says "Girardo in the Philadelphia Ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
Sound Advice.

"Now, looky yur, Coonrod!" said MT. Gap Johnson of Runpus Ridge, Ark, addressing che of his sons. There's q time to fight and time not to fight, just the same as there's I time to sing and q time to dance, and I don't want you to get tem mixed. Don't be foo proud to fight when if is time to fight, but don't be loo dad burned anxious Be sure you're right. then let Ter rip" as the poet got eff. But not only be sure you're right hut be certain you're sure, and then hop to it like bagging wildcats. You can't unbIack a feller's eyes or nbust his nose, after you'Ye hl8cked 'em or busted it'-Kansas City Star
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16

woman that comes in gunshottn And then, more like confirmed invalid than man in the strength and pride of his prime, he crept down into the street again, and thence back to his hotel.
 Dejectedly and painfully climbing to his room. he encountered, on the landing above, a little woman in q jaunty dusting-cap and trim habit of crisp muslin. He tried to evade her, but in vain. She looked him squarely in the face-occasioning him the dubi- ous impression of either needing shay ing very badly, or having egg-stains on his chin
 You're the gentleman in Number eleven, believe? Why, Mir. Mckinney, are you ill?"
 He nodded confusedly.
 MT. Mckinney is your name, I think?' she queried, with a pretty ee- vation of the eyebrows.
 Yes, ma'am," said John rather ab iectly You see, ma'am-but I beg pardon" he went on stammeringly. and with very awkward bowl beg par don. but I am ddressing-ah-the- ah-the-"
 You are addressing the new land lady" she intcrpolated pleasantly. Mrs. Miller is my name. I think we should be friends Mr. Mckinney since l 6ear that you are one of the oldest patrons of the house.
 "Thank you-thank you" said John, completely embarrassed. Yes in- deed Ina, ha. Oh, yes-yes-really. we must be quite old friends. I assure
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16

you, Mrs"
 Mrs. Miller smiIinsIy prompted the little woman.
 "Yes, ah, Yes-Mrs. Miller Lovely | morning Mrs. Miller said John, edg- ing past her and backing toward his room.
 But as Mrs. Miller WAS laughing out right. for some mysterious reason, and gave no affirmation in response to his proposition as to the quality of the weather, John, utterly abashed and nonplused, durted into his room and closed the door. "Deueedly extraordi- nary woman - he thought; wonder what's her idea -
 He remained locked in his room till the dinner hour; and. when he prompt ly emerged for that occasion, there was noticeable improvement in his personal appearances in point of dress, at least, though there still fingered about his smoothly shayen features a certain haggard, care-worn. anxious look that would not out
 Next his own at the table he found chair tilted forward as though in reservation for some honored guest. What did it mean? Oh he remem- bered now. Told the boy to tell his mother he would have n friend to dine with him. Bert-and, blast the fel low i-was. doubtless, dining then with far-preferable companion-his wife in palace ear on the F.. C. X St. L hundred miles away The thought was Inaddening. Of course. now. the | landady would have material for a new assault. And how could he avert ii? despairing film blurred his sight for the moment-then the eyes flashed ] daringly. "I will meet it like man !! lie said, mentally-.yea, like states attorney-I will invite it Let her dc her worst v
 He called a servant. giving some message in an undertone.
 ''Yes. sir" said the agreeable ser> ant; "Fll go right away, sir and left the room.
 Five minutes elapsed. and then a voice at his shoulder startled him:
 Did you send for me, Mir McKin- ney? What IS it I can do?''
 You are very kind, Mrs.-Mrs.-"
 Mrs. Miller" said the lady, with smile that he remembered.
 "Now, please spare me even the
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
Not as Advertised.

An English lord was visiting friends in Scotland. One evening while at- tending a dinner given in his honor he met the little daughter of his host. Who though too wel-bred to stare, eyed him, covertly IS the occasion presented itself. finally vcnturing remark
 "And you are really and truly an English Lordf'
 Yes he answered pleasantly, "reaIl1 and truIY.9
 Il have often thought l would like to see an English lord" she went on, "ahd-and -"
 "And now IoH are satisfied" he in- tertupttd, laughing.
 'A-io, the little miss replied truth fully I'm not satisfied. I'm a good deaI disappointed.-Country Gentle man.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16

to get down to your breakfast, or you'll not get any-that's all !" And as the reversed cuff John was in the act of buttoning slid from his wrist and rolled under the dresser, he heard q stiff rustling of starched muslin flounc- ing past the door. and the quick itali- cized batter of determined gaiters down the ell.
 Look here" said John to the bright faced boy in the hotel office. half hour later. Tt seems the house heres been changing hands again"
 Yes, sir" said the boy, closing the cigar case and handing him lighted match. iell, the new landlord, who- ever he is. continued John patroniz- lnely. "ls good one. Leastwise. he knows what's good to eat and how to serve it."
 The boy laughed timidly. It ain't a landlord, though-its q landlady; it's my mother
 "Ah." said John. dallying with the change the boy had pushed toward him. Your mother, eh? And where's your father?'
 Hes dead" said the boy.
 And w1at's this for?" abruptly asked John. examining his change.
 That's your change said the boy. You got three for quarter and gave me half"
 Well you just keep it." said John, sliding back the change. Its for good luck. you know, my boy. Same as drinking yonr long life and prosperity. And. oh, yes; by the way, yeu may tell your mother I'll have friend to
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
How It=Is Done.

\ man. engaged in buying neel1tie for himself turned the pile over and over and at last put aside two as not worthy Of further consideration The salesman placed fine rejected ties in separate box The man asked Whefh= CT they had been placed by mistake with those he had been examining.
 "eh Ho, Was the polite response. "but We have orders when five or six men urn down tie to take it out and put fl aside"
 What becomes of thcm?"
 We sell them 10 women who come in here to buy ties for meH."
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16

dinner with me today"
 "Yes. sir, and thank you, sir" said the beaIning boy.
 Handsome boy,' unused John, as he walked down street. Fakes that from his father, though, I'll wager my exist ence."
 Upon his office desk John found hastily written note It was ad- dressed in the wel-knoWn hand of his old chum. He eyed the missive appre- hensiVely, and there was positive pathos in his voice as he said aloud: Its our divorce. feel it :" The note, headed, At the Office, Four in Morning" ran like this:
 Dear Mack-I left you slumbering so soundly that. by noon. when you waken. I hope in your refreshed state, you will look more tulerantly on my intentions as partially conflded to you this night. l will not see you here again to say good by. l wanted to, but was afraid to rouse the sleepinC lion" 1 will not close my eyes tenisht-faet is. haven't time Our serenade at Joses was d prear- ranged signal by which she is to be ready and at the station for the five morning train. You may remember the lighting of three consecutive matches at her win dow before the isntiuS of her lamS That meant: Thrice dearest one. I'll meet thee al the depot at four-thirty sharp" So my dear Mack, this is to inform you that even IS you read, Josie and have eleped. lt is all the old mans fault. Vet l forgive him Hope he'll return the favor. Josie predicts he WILL inside of q week-or two weeks, anyhow Good by, Mack. old boy and let fellow down as easy as you can
 ATeeuonately.
 BERT.
 Heavens i' exclaimed John. stitling the note in his hand and stalking trag- ieally around the room. Can it he possible that have nursed frozen viper? An ingrate? A wolf in sheeps clothing? An orang-outang in gents furnishings?'
 Was you calling me. sir?" asked a voice at the door. It was the janitor
 "Not" thundered John. Quit my sight, Get out of my way! Nc, no. Thompson. I don't mean that" he called after him. Here's a half-dollar for you, and want you to lock up the office, and tell anybody that wants to see me that I've been set upon, and sacked and aSsassinated in cold blood :; and I've fled to my fathers in the country, and am lying there in the convulsions of dissolution. babbling of green fields and running brooks, and thirsting for the life of every
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
Drinking cf Water
(bY V. NJ. PIERCE, NJ. D.)

The general conclusions of the latest Medical Scientists proves that drink ing plenty of pure water both between meals and with ones meals is bene- fcial to health. It has now been prov en by means of the X-rays and actual tests upon many healthy young men that the drinking of large amounts of water 10ith meals Is often beneficial Therefore if you want to keep healthy drink plenty of pure water (not ice water), both with your meals and be- tween meals. If you ever suffer from backaehe. lumbago. rheumatism, or any of the symptoms of kidney trouble such as deep eolored urine. sediment in urine, getting out of bed at night ire quentIy and other troublesome effects, take q little Anuric before meals. These Anuric Tablets can be obtained at almost any drug store.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
Movable Birthday.

Eugene was not quite four. but his mothers habit of deferriHg pleasures he wanted to enjoy immediately was ncluiug him 10 pessimism.
 When are yon going 10 the movie shoWf. he was asked.
 T aH going oil my birthday he returned promptly and decidedly. but l s'pase they'll keep putting that off. Christian Herald,
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
DON'T PUT IT OFF.

If you are suffering from Dizziness, Headaches, Biliousness, Constipation or Sour Stomach, take one BONDS LIVER PILL at bedtime tonight. You will wake up well, without any un- pleasant "after effects BONDS PILLS are sold on their genuine merit and never fail to please those wb0 use them for Malaria! troubles. They are Small. Mild. Safe, Inexpensive. 25c All Druggists.-AdN.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
Her Reasonlno.

Mir. Binks-'It's very kind of you, Maria. but I'd rather buy my cigars myself. Seven for a quarter is rather too cheapt' Mrs. Binks-1 know it's cheap, but I thought there must be at least one good one In the seven"
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
Knows Her Own Wants.

Mother may I have some more pie" said Lucy.
 No. dear, you have had one piece, and that is enough
 Now, mother, you think you know all about my stomach, and you don't at all, for it wants another piece of pie"
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16

PierceS F aV0ritt Prescription dur in 2 expectancy and the use of two bottles did me much good. ] was made strong CT and more com. fortable, and was very well satis. fled with the ef. fleets 1 got. "
 Nl
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16

MRS. TOM LINDSEY, west MaTh' ham St.
 One nice thing about Dr. Pierce'S Favorite Prescription 1t contains no al cobol or narcotic nor any harmful in rredient. Put up in liquid and tablets and sold by druggists
 pr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach. liver and bowels are purely vegetable with no calomel.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16

It's physical impossihility for hearts to break, but there are lots of cracked brains.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
Natural Tendency.

'I see soft coal is going up."
 What did you suppose il was going to do when fl iS put on fire?'
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16

A man can talk on a dozen subjects easier than a woman can stop talking on one.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
MOTHERS, ATTENTIONS!

Little Rock. Ark.-'T formerly lived n Rector. Arkansas. l used Dr.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16
Would Seem So.
 sickness

Madalene-Was Jacks sickness fatalz
 Kathfeen-T guess so he died Orange Peel.
The Monticellonian., 1916-11-16

IMITATION IS slNcERe6T FLATTERy but like counterfeit money the imita. tion has not the worth of the original. Insist on La Creole Hair Dressing it's the original. Darkens your hair in the natural way. but contains no dye. Price sI0O.-AdY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-28
FOR MISS DOLLY LEE OF
NORTH CAROLINA.

AS the guest of Mrs. Malcolm
Yonge, Miss Dolly Lee of Waynes-
vile, N. c., is receiving a number of
social attentions, none of which was
lovelier than the luncheon at which
Mrs. ]. G. Holtzclaw entertained in
her honor, her guests being Miss En-
Turner Merritt, Miss Elizabeth Fish
er, Mrs. Yonge, and Miss Lee.
Mrs. Holtzclaw's pretty home was
very lovely in its wealth of flowers,
bright crimson carnations used in the
livingroom, with a white and gold
color scheme achieved in the dining
room, where the table, laid in white
with white and gold china, was cen
tired with an exquisite floral piece of
white and yellow narcissi, and white
and yellow rosebuds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-28
PROGRESS CLUB WILL ENTERTAIN
EXTENSIVELY THIS WINTER

The Progress Club has always held
very important place in Pensacola's
social life, and this winter promises
to eclipse anything of former years,
not only in the informal entertain
ments which have so pleasantly fea-
tured the club life this winter, but in
the more elaborate functions with
which the members so well know how
to entertain.
Leap Year has introduced many
novel forms of entertaining into So
ciety this winter, but It is probable
that nothing cleverer will be devised
during the season than the Ladies'
Minstrels, Leap Year affair to be
given on Thursday, Feb. 8. For some
weeks now the ladies have been prac-
ticing and if one may judge by the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-28
COURTESY AT BIRMINGHAM
COUNTRY CLUB.

One of the delightful courtesies
that was extended at the Country
Club today was a luncheon which was
given by Mrs. Fl. Key Miner.
Miss Elizabeth Caldwell Locke and
her attractive visitor, Miss Mary Mott
Williams, of Marquette, Mich, were
the guests of honor upon this occa-
sion, and the table about which Mrs.
Miner and her friends gathered was
spring like.
A large central basket held a
quantity of sweet peas In the vari-
gathered colors, and the pretty place
cards held the names of Miss Locke,
Miss Williams, Miss Marian Orr, Miss
Leonora Hassinger, Miss Ellae Weak
ley, Miss Edith Orr, Miss Martha La
tady, Miss Amelie Hill, of Montgom-
cry, and the lovely hostess, Mrs. Mil
ner.-Birmingham Age-Herald.