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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Kellogg and fam
lily, and Mrs. Norman Frsby. Mr..
and Mrs Harmon left Friday noon
for their home in Waupaca

The Misses Natalie Demitz and
Alma Hanson entertained at cards on
Wednesday evening at the Hanson
home on Third street At the close
of the playing light refreshments
were served.
The following were present: The
Misses Laura Witt, Maude Waterman
Mona Mccarthy, Irma Nissen, and
Inc Podawiltz, and the Messrs. Hor-
ace Butler, Henry Mum, Leo Carlson,
VIM. Henderson, Emmett Ratliffe,
Calvin Snyder, and Ben Landeen. =
c. o Burt was taken sick Tuesday
with what was supposed to be a cold
and later developed into pneumonia
and he is very sick at this writing. His
many friends hope that he will be able
to throw it off
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
ARRESTED
RSPEEDING

Claire Mathis was arrested on the
complaint of Police Officer James How
lett on Wednesday, November %, for
driving his car faster than Is miles
an hour on First street north. He ap-
peared before Judge Calkins on Wed
nesday afternoon, Nov %, District
Attorney John Roberts represented the
state and Chas. E. Briere appeared for
the defendant, He entered a plea of
Nolo Contendere and paid a fine of
SO and costs, amounting in all to
$3.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
IN WAUPUN

C. E. Miller, who passed forged
checks on merchants in this city some
time ago, we und 9rstand is now serv-
ing a term at Waupun, being sent
there from Chiffon.
Miller was sentenced to two years
from Calumet county on a charge of
forgery. Sheriff Bluett received a
picture of Miller this afternoon from
Waupun and took the same to the diff
ferent business houses where the same
were identified as the man that passed
the checks in thsi city. He is a man
81 years of age. /
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
FUNERALOF
CAPT. MENNE1

The funeral services of Capt. E.
Mennet was held at the Masonic Hall
at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, un-
der the auspices of the Blue Lodge,
the Knight Templars acting as an es-
cort. The pail bearers were Messrs.
VIM. Meade, Jess Kenyon, George M.
Hill, John Parrish, VIM. Reeves and
Amos Hasbrouck.
Twenty-Five Knight Templars and
twenty masons preceded the hearse
in the procession TO the cemetery. FL
fteen templars from Stevens Point at
tended the funeral. Burial took place
in Forest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
GIRLS
CLUB
MEETS

Miss Rena Philleo charmingly en-
tertained the Girls Club on Satur-
day afternoon at her home on fifth
street north. Three tables were utiliz-
ed in the games played, Miss Irma
Johnson being successful in winning
the prize for playing high. Miss Mar
jorie Bennett of Merrill and Miss Ter
rill of Wautoma were guests of the
club. Tea was served at five o'clock,
the tables being prettily conferred with
large yellow and white chryssnthe-
NUNS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
FAMILY Of ELkS

Several of the Elk lodges through
out the country have been Dragging
more or less about the number of Elks
in their families. In fact one of the
eastern lodges recently sent out a
challenge" open to the United
States. And now comes a letter from
a leading member of Grand Rapids
lodge, with photograph, which is
reproduced and heads this article,
challenging all corners to beat the re-
cord of Larry NJ. Nash a member of
No. 993. Seated in the center of the
first row is Larry NJ Nash, surround
ed by his five sons, (All Elks,) Law
renee E, William E., Robert L., Char
les N. and Neil Nash IF any other
Elk lodge in the country can equal this
handsome family display we will bow
in meek submission and quit growing
Produce your proof.-Taken from "Jol-
ly Elk"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
A COMPARISON.

Portage county contains 500 square
miles with 30,945 population. Census
of 1910. Equalized valuation of 1916,
s31,O63,7 97.
Wood county contains 1855 square
miles with 30,583 population Census
of 1910. Equalized valuation of 1916
$36,O27,572
Stevens Point, population 1910 1892
Equalized value 1916, S6,556,480.
Grand Rapids, population 1910, 6521
Equalized valuation 1916, $7,260,355.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
that the company has recently erect
AI <A~ %ka3,

shat the company has recently erect
ed for their employees.
Mr.. Mason is a native of Wood
county and is known as skilled me-
chanic. He opened a shop in 1906
in a frame building on First street S.
and in 1910 he built two-story brick
factory building on Roosevelt. street
which he now occupies. He makes
a speciality of making cabinets and
interior finish work, although he
takes contracts for anything in the
carpenter line. Mr. Mason also man.
ufactures a cranberry cleaner and
combination grader. This is consid-
cred by many cranberry growers SUI
perioT to the Gaynor machine His
factory is fully equipped with all
modern machinery, with electric pow
er. The business is constantly in
creasing in volume and is worthy the
support of the business men of Grand
Rapids. Although this business is
not as large as some institutions of
its kind the output is firstclass and
delivered on short notice, promptly
and is considered one of the substan-
tial industries of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
BLODGETT
WOOD

From Fridays Daily.)
The marriage of Miss Lucille Blod-
gett of Marshfeld and Walter l.. Wood
of this city took place yesterday,
Thanksgiving Day, as previously an
nounced. After short wedding trip
it Chicago and Milwaukee the newly
weds will arrive in town and make
their home it'll Mr.. and Mrs. F. J.
Wood until their new home is COM
pleted. We join with their many
friends in extending congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07

new PASTOR

A reception was given at the M. E.
church Waukesha, Monday even
ing for church members and friends
honor of the new pastor and wife,
the Rev. and Mrs H. C. Logan, who
came here from Grand Rapids, Wis,
last week The Rev. and Mrs. Logan
are living at 127 Wisconsin avenue,
the home formerly occupied by the
Rev. F. A. Pease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
ELkS
REMEMBER
DEAD
Annual Memorial Services Were Held
at Elks Club on Sunday After

Annual memorial SERVICES were neiu
at Elks Club on Sunday After
From Mondays Daily.
The Elks held their Memorial ser
vices, at the Club rooms yesterday af-
ternoon at three o'clock. The servic-
es were largely attended and the beau
tiful ritualistic exercises of the order
was carried out by the officers of the
lodge.
Miss Marion Atwood rendered solo
$50 I Can Wait" in her usual charm
ing manner and was followed by Ar
thur Mulroy and Lloyd Welch, who
sang, "The Vacant Chair" and ooh
Heart of Mine"
District Attorney John Roberts, es-
teemed lecturing knight of the Grand
Rapids Lodge, 693, gave the memorial
address which was the best address
ever given at an Elks' Memorial in
this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07

nal Corps, Motor Cycle Platoons and
all branches of the land forces ex-
cepting coast artillery and Aerial
Corps. All were TO pass in review be-
fore General Parker of the United
States Army, Troops were there from
the regular army, Indiana, North Da-
kota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma,
Illinois, Iowa, Washington, Virginia,
Louisiana and other common-wealths,
our Company A of Duluth, Third Min
nesota Infantry was the largest indi-
vidual company in the field. We march
ed past General Parker with every gun
trained straight back, every gun stock
in line and every motion in unison,
| don't know how we looked but | know
that General Parker smiled approval
and so did General Resche, the crowd
applauded and cheered and the fellows
who were near the reviewing stand
said they heard one of General Par
ker's staff remark to another, "L0ok
at that line, That's some line" 1t was
some line and we held and kept it for
more than a block while coming down
the field and we went off the field at
double time with the line still straight.
This may sound like boasting but I
don't mean it that way. 1t was to be
our last appearance before prominent
commanding officers of United States
Army and Lieutenant Trux, said be-
fore starting, Lets show them a good
line" and we did. We marched back
to our camp site and were dismissed
took off our side arms, laid down our
guns and went back to watch others
passing in review. 1t was wonderful
Company after Company, Regiment af
ter Regiment, followed each other
past the reviewing stand The 26th
cavalry and militia cavalry went by,
batteries of militia followed batteries
of regular artillery and so we'll have
most of the state troops learned in
their five or six months Of training
that only by the flags could you tell
them from the regular army troops.
The cavalry was a very pretty sight,
squadron after squadron came down
the field, their sabres glistening in the
sun and each man sitting straight on
his horse and each horse with his head
up and an almost perfectly straight
line across the front of the whole
squadron. 1t was only parade stuff
but it shows what our army can be
made, and if man for man we cannot
become the equal of the soldiers of any
other nation on earth it will not be the
fault of the men themselves.
Our equipment is still poor in the
way of shoes and clothing and other
necessary requirements We have a
lot more to learn to become really eff
fcient in handling big and important
undertakings but we have the stuff,
and now we have about 100000 train
ed men as a starter, and personally I
believe what we fellows on the border
have gone through and have had to
contend with has been worth the sac
rifce. Well, Dad, this should reach
you about Thanksgiving and hope to
be on my way home by then or at least
very soon afterwards and l am sure
thankful for that. 1t has been a hard
grind in many ways and I cannot say
that [ am sorry at being relieved from
it. Regards to all the folks, Aztec
tionately TED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
FOR THE BOYS

Rev. VIM. Reding has made plans
for reading room for boys to be in
stalled in the Foresters' Hall over the
post office. Amusements for boys will
also be found in this room. Father
Reding states that the reading room
will be open after New Year and all
boys irrespective of creed will be well
come.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07

Of |. q. 0. F.

The members of l. o. o. F. lodge No.
81, will hold a homecoming, on Tues
day evening, December II, at o.
clock. All members are urged to at
tend the meeting, and if unable to do
are asked to favor the lodge with their
card, letter, or wire so that each name
may be answered to at roll call eth
er by proxy or in person. Following
the business session refreshments will
be served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
VESPERS At ST.
JOHN CHURCH

The program given at the Vesper
service at st. Johns church on Sun
day were well attended. A special
program had been arranged for the
occasion. Mrs. Austin Morrison sang
a solo, "Teach Ne To Pray" which
was very feelingly rendered. A spir-
tied rendition, of "The Lost Chord, -
on the organ was given by Mrs. Isaac
P. Witter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
OPENING
GUN Of
CHRISTMAS
CAMPAIGN
Wisconsin Will Work to Lead The
Nation.

With the first shipment of Red
Cross Christmas Seals out of the Mil
waukee office of the Wisconsin Anti
tuberculosis Association to the local
campaign managers in all parts of the
state this week, the 1916 seal sale will
be in full swing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
ENTERTAINED

Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Kellogg enter
tanned a number of relatives at a
dinner Thursday. Those
present were Ebert kellogg and fam
lily of Nekoosa; Mr.. and Mrs. Han
non of Waupaca; Edger Kellogg and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Fisher
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Fisher,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
SMALL BOYS
REPRIMANDED
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Four little boys ranging in ages
between seven and eleven years of age
were taken into custody by the Police
Officer Hewlett yesterday The young
sters have been stealing articles and
breaking windows about town and were
given a good talk by the District At
torney. They were placed on parole
to report each week to the police and if
they do not behave will be sent to the
Reform School.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07

DINNER WELL
PATRONIzED

The Witter, Dixon, julien, CONNER
cial and Bandelin hotels report a fine
business on Thanksgiving Day. Each
of the hotels had very attractive
and elaborate Menu, and they all had
all of the local patronage they could
take care of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
MISSION
CLOSED

The Catholic Mission that closed at
SIS. Peter & Paul church was one Of
the most successful missions ever held
in the city. The church edifce was
packed to capacity each evening by
members of the church and their nom
Catholic friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07
SIMULTANEOUSLY
MAKING GOOD

Bert F. Mason of Roosevelt street,
opposite the Grand Rapids Milling
Cos, is manufacturing eleven fine
kitchen cabinets for the Nekoosa~
Edwards Paper Co., at Port Edwards
to- be placed in the eleven bungalows
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-07

Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-18
TROOPS TO LEAVE FAIR
GROUNDS SEPTEMBER 10
ton of Camp, 20 Permit Making
Ready for State FAR.

Orders were received yesterday
bringing commissions to recruiting Of
ficers of the Organized Militia of Vir-
ginia, formerly the Virginia Volun-
teers, at recently designated stations
at staunton. Norfolk and Roanoke.
Two members of the Virginia militia
having families dependent upon them
were relieved from service. Otherwise
the military situation In Virginia was
quiet
Major T. NJ. wortham. commanding
the field artillery, was host at an en-
tertainment at the Westmoreland
artillery and other officers at Camp
Stuart.
That part of Camp Stuart. which is
bounded by the State Fair grounds en-
closure. Is TO be vacated September
10 IT was announced yesterday. That
the fair grounds would be vacated
shortly was generally known. but tho
date Of the departure OF the men in
the fair grounds and of camp head
quarters had not been nxed. The Of
hcers and men will move to Sherwood
Park. which 10 Just outside, and In a
northeriy direction Of the fair grounds.
The artillery and cavalry have been
camped IN Sherwood PARK, a part o,
lamp stuart, since Bnortiy hIter Ine
mobilization order of June IS, last.
Though the fair grounds will be oc-
cupied for some three weeks yet the
preparations for the State Fair, which
begins october 3. have already been
begun by the ASSOCIATION. A numb er
Of new structures are 10 go up and a
certain Encouragement OF spaces ms
they are now cut up for various mill
tia organizations, is being planned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-18
|D|JOU THEATER GOES
| BACK TO LIVING SHOWS
Musical Comedy, Mclodrama and
Opera to Hold Forth From
Labor Day On.

Back to Its old days will the Bijou
Theater go, beginning September 4.
on that day the theater will begin
its career as one of the forty theaters
III the country in the international
circuit OF popular priced plays. These
forty theaters are scattered all over
the country east of Chicago, and en-
brace all the leading cities in this sec
ton of the United States.
The movement to this enU has been
going on for months. 1t is In the
hands of leading theatrical men of the
country. There will he forty compa-
MES and forty theaters, thus guar
anteeing new show every week dur
ing the theatrical season.
Richmond Will get as fine attrac-
tons as any city in the circuit, and
II is stated that Ilany of the best
musical and dramatic companies Will
appear here during the season at pop
ular prices
Manager Harry McNiven will con
tinue as local manager of the Bttou,
The moving riceure attractions now
being given at the Bitou will be
transferred to the Strand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-18
NOW SUPPLY FORTY-SIx.
Army Delivers Milk to
Many

The Salvation Army is still carrying
on its free milk campaign and is now
supplying forty-six babes with milk
daily This work will be continued
throughout the summer
At the rresh-air camp at Drewry's
Bluff sixty-four mothers and children
are entertained daily. All expenses
including round-trip carfare from
Richmond are paid
Just now the Salvation ARMY has on
hand free picnic for 500 of the poor
est colored children in the city, who
could not afford to go TO the usual
picnic. They will be carried by troll
ley TO Yellow Tavern. Friday. and
awaiting them there will be forty big
watermelons, Ave lunches of bananas
twenty-five gallons OF fresh milk
twenty FIVE gallons OF ice cream. 10G
fresh pies, 500 assorted sandwiches
They will be supplied games OF al
kinds and every effort will be made
to make them as happy as possible. Nc
child or mother will be charged any
thing. All car fares will be paid by
the army p. E. w Goodwin. treas
urer: Mrs. Mary Danner. secretary
and Adjutant Elmer johnson. who are
the Official board. wish to make II
known that they still need to raise
S6sl3 TO cover the cost OF all this
summer charity work. and they will
be glad for any friends who wish tc
contribute to this cause.
All contributions must be sent di-
rect TO P. e Goodwin. treasurer, Sal
walton Army, care of the Central Ma
tional Bank. city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-18
HIGH TRIBUTE TO
S0UTHtRN'S WORKERS
Fairfax Harrison Praises Manner in
Which Roads Organization Re-
spondcd to Emergency.
EXPRESSES HIS QUALIFICATION
Says Company Has Suffered Hard
Blow in Property Loss, But That
There Is Nothing to Be Gained by
Repining.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Washington. D. c.. Aug. thigh
tribute to the efforts put forth by the
Southern Railway organization In
meeting the recent food emergency is
expressed by President Fairfax Har-
dressed to officers and employees OF
the company as follows:
TN the emergency created by the
recent foods our organization has had
new test and has given a new proof
of its efficiency. Men of ell depart
ments and of all branches of the SER
vice have demonstrated again the rea-
son why the management has conn
dence and pride in them. In saving
life and property while the danger
was imminent, in promoting the COM
fort OF marooned passengers, in re-
storing structures and Recommending
track so as to make possible. in the
shortest possible period of time, re-
sumption OF service vitality necessary
TO many isolated communities, and not
forgetting the less conspicuous. but
equally necessary work OF Assem- bling
and forwarding material. the South
ern organization has deserved and
won much praise from the public,
Those of us who know In detail what
the character OF the work has been
and the difficulties which have been
surmounted by sheer courage and
trained skill can best appreciate how
well that praise has been merited.
Where all have done their duty. II
would be invidious to single out for
special mention even those whose ser.
vice has been most notable because
their opportunity was greatest
must then content myself with thank.
ing you as an organization. but I in
tend the thanks for each OF YOU who
is conscious of deserving them.
In saying this I have a deep sense
Of pride in my own membership In
that organization. for l do honor &c
myself in honoring you.
The company has suffered a hard
blow in property loss. but as none OF
us is 10 blame, there is no use in re.
pining. Let us rather GRID up ouI
loins for n new effort to make ur
the losses in the coming year to re.
peat the kind OF service which has
made so great success of our work
during the past two years. Finally
while congratulating ourselves or
what has been accomplished let Us
not forget that we all owe and cheer.
fully give tribute Of our highest re-
spect TO those brave men who lost
their lives In the line of duty az the
Belmont Bridge"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-18
|NTANG|BlES REPORTED
IN SIXTH S2,548,569
state Tax BOARD Receives Report From
Examiner watkins on Voluntary
Returns

More than two and a half million
dollars in intangible personal property
has been reported by Tucker c. Wat
kins. Jr,. examiner Of records for the
sixth circuit. to the State Tax Board,
for taxation. The report was receive
by Christopher B. Garnett. executive
assistant OF the State Tax Board, and
covers the property voluntarily re-
turned by taxpayers in the counties OF
Halifax and Mecklenburg and the city
OF Lynchburg which comprise the cir
cult. The total is s25&S,56s. and was
returned up to and including August
J.
Mr.. watkins Is the recently appoint
ed examiner for the sixth circuit. hav-
ing succeeded James p. Easley. OF
Houston.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-18
WOULD FORCE VOTES
ON TWO MEASURES
Corrupt Practices and Immigration
Bills Giving Concern TO Steering
Committee

Washington, Aug. 17.--Despite the
decree of the Democratic caucus post
poning until next session the immigra-
ton and the corrupt practices bills,
the Senate is to be faced with a vote
on both measures before adjourn
ment. President Wilson and his lieu
tenants will oppose this.
Senator Borah today shifted the
discussion of the shipping bill to the
subject OF immigration and urged ac-
ton on that measure speedily.
Senator Ashurst, Democrat. of
Arizona supported c~nator Borah. He
declared: THE caucus does not both
er me; / am a free man. Ii is useless
to talk about caucus binding me on
a matter upon which l pledged my
people. I demand and insist upon a
vote on this bill
President Wilson does not want
the immigration bin brought up until
after election. He fears the political
effect of veto of the literary test,
and If consistent, he must veto the
measure when 1t reaches him with
that test in It,
Neither do the Presidents cam
paiEn managers want corrupt prac-
tees act passed. me owen Dill Is TOO
drastic TO suit those who will be pass
ing around the dough-bag of both
parties. Chairman Mccormick Is
bending every emery to obtain n huge
campaign fund, and II this bill be-
comes law before election he will be
handicapped The Republicans feel the
same way about 1t. Both parties are
talking valiantly about purity of cleo
tons and restriction of contributions,
but neither party wants reforms in
stituted until after this election Is
over"
Senator Owen went to the White
House today. Upon his return TO the
Capitol the senator still was insisting
that he would move TO take up has
bill. regardless of the action OF his
party's steering committee and caucus.
Republican leaders put in all OF to-
day consuming time until the Demo
cratic managers have made their can
vass OF their colleagues and can as
sure them that owens motion will be
voted down.
Not until then will the so-calied
discussion OF the shipping bill stop
and the vote he taken. When the day
closed assurances had not been given
Senator owen was still threatening To
put his party colleagues on record on
his bill.