davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
HAS COMPLETED
THE COURSE

Miss Veda Parker returned Sun
day morning from New York city
where she was graduated recently
from Mrs. Finch's school, completing
the full academic course. She will
remain here with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. Parker, for a few
weeks and will then return to New
York city where she will join Mrs.
McMartin, her sister. From that
point they will leave for White Noun
tains to spend the summer months
Stevens Point Journal.
Miss Parker is a sister of Mrs. Ed
ward Bassett of this city and is we'll
known here having visited here nu-
merous times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
(By United Press Association }

Chicago, June 7.-Unless major
ity of the resolutions committee turn
down the resolution by Senators Bo-
rah and Lodge, who are expected to
be its dominating figures, the republi-
can platform will contain a fiat de-
cIaration for universal military ser
vice. The feasibility Of this issue
was discussed in a conference among
leaders today The leaders found
they would have more support for it
than seemed likely.
Delegates representing Favorite
Sons are expected to furnish the prin-
cipal opposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
At THEPHOT()
PLAY HOUSES
Palace Theatre.

The Flying Torpedo, a D. W. Grit
ith's war picture showing the war of
1921 will be the feature at the Pal
ace tonight. Griffith is the man who
procured the Birth of a Nation and
those who see the Flying Torpedo to-
night will see how war will be con-
Quoted in the future. At this time
when this great nation is waking up
to the preparedness problem, this pic
ture is unusually interesting.
Beside the Flying Torpedo there
will be Keystone comedy entitled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
wIvvuw ~w swV f;
WILL PLAY
sunday At
MARSHFIELD

The next game of base ball in this
city in which the city team participates
will be on Sunday, June 18. Wausau
will be the victim.
This coming Sunday, the team goes
to Marshfeld and if they get a square
deal ought to win over the cheese city
team with ease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
JOHNSON
SCIIEUIZ

This morning at nine o'clock at IS.
Peter & Paul church, occurred the
marriage of Miss Esther Scheutz and
William Johnson, both of the town Of
Sigel. Rev. VIM. Reding performed
the ceremony. They were attended by
Miss Emma Brostowitz and Steve
.Scheutz Following the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served at the
relatives Of the bride. They will make
their home in Sigel where the groom
owns farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08

GRAND lodge
ATRACINE
lBv United Press Association.1

Racine, Wis, June 7.-Several hun
dred Odd Fellows are here today at
tending the grand lodge meeting. In
connection with the meeting the Dee
Grafton Of Chevalry will be conferred
on members of the Rebellah assembly
tonight by the Patriarchs Militant,
the uniformed and highest degree of
Odd Fellowship. The decoration will
be conferred by Brigadier General
Burne Pollock of Lancaster depart
ment commander Of that branch of
the order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
'kMERICAN|SM"
KEYNOTE Of REPUBLI-
CAN CONVENTION
Senator Harding Pleads for Party Unity in
Opening Speech at Coliseum

Whatever platform planks are a.
dopted, they will be built up around
the word "Americanism" in a con-
certed and contemplative effort to
catch the approval of Colonel Roose-
velt
Aside from the preparedness issue
the proposed platform will contain
provisions for the protection of A
merican residents abroad, Womans'
Suffrage, and protective tariff.
The platform is to be framed theo-
retically only after a public meeting
late this afternoon and evening. The
foregoing cardinal principles have
been agreed upon among the leaders
and drafts have been prepared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
A HACKING COUGH WEAKENS
THE SYSTEM

Don't suffer with a hacking cough
that has weakened your system-get
a bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
in use over 40 years, and benefting
all who use it, the soothing pine bal
sam with tar heal the irritated air
passages-soOthes the raw spots,
Ioosens the mucous and prevents rack
ing the body with coughing. DR.. Kings
New Discovery induces natural sleep
and aids nature to cure you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
BAND CONCERT
TOMORROW NIGHT

The Grand Rapids band will try a
gain tomorrow night to give a concert
Oh the east side.
The band leauer has not been able
to see the weather man as yet but it is
hoped that the weatherman will not
have to be seen-if it is necessary to
see him, the best way would be to see
him in an alley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
6O KILLED IN
SOUTHERN
CYCLONES
Thirty Passengers of Steamer Elean-
or Missing
(By United Press Association }

Memphis, Tenn, June 7. More
than sixty persons were killed by a
series of cyclones which swept sec
tions of Tennessee, Mississippi, south
west Missouri, Arkansas and western
Kentucky Monday night, report to-
day show.
This death list includes thirty per,
sons reported missing whom he steam
er Eleanor was capsized in the Miss
,issippi river II miles north of Memp-
his Monday night.
The dead are being taken out of the
boat, regular packet of the Lee
Transportation company, between
Memphis and Ashport, Tenn.
She carried heavy passenger list
and was toed to the river bank She
broke the wire cables and swung out
into the stream.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
LUNCHEON
ANDBRII)GE

Mrs. J. B. Nash and Miss Irma
Johnson entertained a number Of
ladies at luncheon on Tuesday after
noon followed by Bridge.
This was a typical June party, the
decorations throughout the home and
the table decorations bearing out the
idea of spring. Flowers were promi-
nent in the table decorations.
At the close Of a delightful after
noon of Bridge playing, favors were
awarded. Many out Of town guests
were present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
LOOK GOOD-FEEL GOOD.

No one can either feel good nor look
good while suffering from constipa-
ton. Get rid of that tired, draggy,
lifeless feeling by a treatment of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Buy abox to-
day, take one or two pills tonight, In
the morning that stuffed, dull feel
ing is gone and you feel better at once
25c at your druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08

London, June IA marked stinlu-
late to recruiting today, the last day
urLc- the voluntary group systerl--
ana a general demand for internment
of all alien enemy allies in Great
Britain, regardless Of age, sex or
naturalization are resultant of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
GOVERNOR NOT
TOHEAR NEWS
OFCDNVENTI()N
Physician Reports Philip Improving
But Thot Dangerous TO Allow Con-
ventiOn Reports to Reach Him.
By United Press Association.)

Milwaukee, Wis, June 7.-Dr. Har
ry A. Seton, Governor Philips ply
sician today announced that the gov
ernor was still too weak to receive
news of the Republican National Con
vention in Chicago.
1t had been planned to give the gov
ernor the news of the convention as
it progressed, but the physician stated
that it might be dangerous.
The governors condition continued
to show improvement today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08

Coliseum and its theatre-like proper
tions didn't create the impression of
vastness such as struck the onlooker
on entering the barn-Iike interior of
the Republican meeting place.
The Progressive conclave was more
mixed, also. There were women dele
gates. But there was the same noise
and clatter and enthusiasm.
The frey red head of National Chair
man Victor Murdoch moved comet-like
on the stage.
"Original Roosevelt men"-and wo-
men-renewed their feaIty to the Sage
of Sangemore Hill in cheers, in i'm
promptu conferences, in all sorts of
badges and ribbons.
Figures on Republican Convention.
Total number of delegates -985
Number necessary to nominate -493
Four Years Ago.
The Republican National Conven-
ton, held at the Coliseum, Chicago,
nominated William II. Taft and James
Schoolcraft Sherman of n. Y, for
president and vice-president.
Only 728 of the 1,O78 accredited
delegates voted-344 delegates either
boiling or Withholding their votes and
s being absent.
Roosevelt adherents withdrew or re-
fused participation in further conven-
ton proceedings when the convention
threw out a number of their contests
for delegates.
On the first ballot Taft received SCI
votes and Roosevelt 107, the remain
der being scattering.
The number necessary to a choice
was $40.
Women There Too.
Chicago, June 7-As an ocular dem
onstration of the strength of the Votes
for Women movement, thousands of
suffragists paraded downtown Chicago
today.
They are demanding that the Re-
publican platform contain plank fav-
oring enfranchisement of women and
during the convention sessions will
execute a carefully planned campaign
of missionary work among the dele
gates.
The campaign began today with a
monster parade of the women, led by
Mrs. Harrison Monro Brown, president
of the Illinois Equal Suffrage asso-
citation. Eight thousand women are eX-
pected to march.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
100000 FIRE
IN milwaukee,
Big Shoe House Damaged by Mid
night Fire.
Rv limited Press Association. }

Milwaukee, Wis, June T. About
S3OO,00O damage was done by fire
which started about midnight in the
Brewer Shoe store at Fourth and
Grand Avenue.
The fire Quilted the entire business
building. It was not under control
until early today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-08
AS()UIIHHEA)S
WAR OFFICE
Premier Takes On Duties of War Lord
Until Successor to Kitchner Is APP
pointed. Death of K Of K. Stimu-
Iates Recruiting.
CBy United Press Association.

London, June 7.-Premlier Asquith
has taken charge Of tn war Office
temporarily it was stated today.
Williams news., 1916-08-10
Serial No. O264S6

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Departmen: of the Interior, U. S..
 Land Office at Phoenix, Ari-
 zona, July 9th, 1916 NOTICE is hereby given that Ed ward M. Roupe, of Williams, Ari- zona, who, on Jan. 22, 1915, made homestead entry, No. O264S6, for E4NE4, NE4NW4NE4, N4N4NE4- sE4, Sec. 33; sW4NW4; NM NW4SW4, Section 34, Township 23 N, Range 8 E., G & s R B & Meredian, has filed notice of inten- tion to make three year Proof, to establish claim to the land abov described, before Chas. H. Adams, Clerk, Superior Court, at Flagstaff, Arizona, on the 22nd day of Aug ust,, 1916.
Williams news., 1916-08-10
TEACHER:- Does it Pay to Trade at Babbitt' s? JOHNNY:- You bet it does

taken him for an astute and willy politician and credited him with political predictions which might be attributed to an office hungrp g. O. p. politician but which town marshal would not make seriously More than likely, tho, Bobby played these editors for suckers and they bit.
Williams news., 1916-08-10
Taken up at my Camp 7 Miles N. w. of Valle, Ariz. Aug. 2 1916

One light bay horse about 7 or 8 years cd about 145 han Is high chunky build white bIemlsh in right eye branded on left thigh NHgentle to saddle.
 One light brown horse about 9 or 10 years old about 15 hands high little swayed be back left hind foot white branded on left thigh (same brand as above) very shy gentle to saddle, shoes
 w. H. THORN
 U. s. Surveyor
 Williams, Ariz.
Williams news., 1916-08-10
Marshal Bobby Home Again

To the entire surprise of his Williams friends marshal Bobby Burns appeared on the streets of the town early yesterday, Wednes- day, morning. His friends all sup posed him in Phoenix recovering from serious surgical operation which might well have cost him
Williams news., 1916-08-10

Washington, July-That United States Marines suffer little foot troubles on long hikes in the tropics, is attributed to the fact that they invariably sprinkle soap powder into their shoes, or soap their stockings just prior to the march, according to naval surgeon just returned to this city from Haiti.
Williams news., 1916-08-10

his life.
 The medicos of Phoenix seemed to understand marshal Bobby's physical ailments and soon got him to feeling better than he had felt for a long time. The Phoenix edi- tors, however, the Phoenix edi- tors made sport of our efficient marshal, or they misunderstood him entirely. They may have mis-
Williams news., 1916-08-10

Claimant names as witnesses: A. G.. Rounseville, Willia ms, Ariz Albert s. Johnson, |" Call Hinds, :" Harry McDougall, '' !"
 Thomas F. Weedin,
 Register. July 13-Aug. 10, 1916
Williams news., 1916-08-10

BOYS and GIRLS: The News can put you in the way of making some money collecting geological speci- mems. Call at the office for instruct ions.
Williams news., 1916-08-10

Tell the News when your friends visit you.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
Clayton Coleman Hall Dies.

Baltimore, Md. May 22-Clayton
Colman Hall actuary and historian,
died at his home in Ruxton shortly
after noon yesterday. after months
acute Illness from cancer Of the
stomach
Though in his sixty-ninth year. his
friends had not become alarmed about
his condition until recently. AT the
time of his death he was actuary OF
the State Insurance Department, as he
had been for more than thirty years.
In his chosen field of insurance sta
tistics he was regarded In the United
States as one of the highest authori-
ties. He was founder OF the Acturial
Society OF America. was lecturer for
a year at Johns Hopkins University
on insurance problems and was author
Of several books and many articles on
acturial and insurance matters,
His avocat!on was early Maryland
history. and among the results OF his
fruitful research work was The Lords
of Baltimore and the Maryland Palati-
nate" and the restoration Of the origi-
nal Great Seal of Maryland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23

meeting before ad3ourninx Tor ths
summer at the church this afternoon
at 4 o'clock. Several plans Cor the
early fall work and other important
business win BE discussed.
The Parent Teacher Association OF
the William FOX School will meet this
afternoon at O'Clock. officers will
be elected at this meeting. The April
meeting was postponed on account OF
the school being closed for the Easter
holidays
The regular business meeting OF the
Frances Willard w. C. T. L. Will be
held "a the ladies' parlor OF Monument
Methodist Church this afternoon at
o'clock. All members are urged 10 be
present, az business of Importance and
delegates TO the bi-county convention
to he held on June are TO be elected.
Also, delegates to the State conven-
ton. which will meet in Tazewell. Va.
in September. will be nominated at
this meeting.
There will be birthday party"
given by the Woman's Missionary So
ciety of Park Place Methodist Church
in the lecture room this evening at
$50 o'clock. A musical program has
been arranged. and refreshments will
be served
Personal Mention.
Miss Alice Small Blair, OF 4o4 West
Franklin Street. left Richmond on Sat
urday 70 attend the weekend hop at
the United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis.
Miss Martha Valentine left yester-
day for Charlottesville, whore che Will
spend a few days this week.
Mrs.. ST. George Bryan spent the
Weekend AZ Eagle Point" the Bryan
estate IN Gloucester County,
Mr.. and Mrs James David Hit are
spending the month with Mrs. Hits
parents in Roanoke,
Calvin /. satterheld. OF Washing
ton. has been spending a short time
with relatives IN this city.
Buford Scott, Of the University Of
Virginia, spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred W. Scott,
on West Franklin Street.
Misses Emma and Blanche boswell
OF New Canton, are the guests OF Miss
Emma Goddin, on West Grace Street.
Miss Ruth Reed cunningham Is the
guest Of Mr., and Mrs Elijah Baker.
Jr., on Hanover Avenue.
Mrs LanEhorne Cosby has returned
70 her home in Lynchburg. after
visit 10 relatives In this city
Mrs. 8. r. fitzgerald, Of South Third
street, will leave on Thursday 70 Join
her husband in North Carolina, where
they will visit Ashevilie and other
places OF interest
Miss Katherine Winston, OF this city.
has been the recent guest Of Miss Nell
Christian. at Bon Air
Miss Butt of Atlanta. Ca. ~ the
guest Of Miss Lora Crump, at the
Chesterfield
Mrs. George F.. Beale and Mrs John
Noncdre have returned to Williams
burg, after a short visit to this CITY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
AN OLD RECIPE
To- 0ARKEN HAIR
SAGE TEA AND SULPHUR TURNS
GRAY, FADED HAIR DARK
AND GLOSSY.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur. properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
Iustre to the hair when faded. streaked
or gray; also ends dandruff, itching
scalp. and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this MIXTURE
was to mako II at homo. which 10
mussy and Troublesome,
Nowadays we simply ask at any
drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound" You Will get a
large bottle for about 50 cents. Every
body uses this old. famous recipe, be-
cause no one can possibly tall that you
darkensd your hair. az 1t does It 10
naturally and evenly. You dampsn a
sponge or SOFT brush with It and draw
this through your hair. taking one
small strand at . time; By morning
the gray hair disAppsafs. and after
another application or two your hair
bscanass beautifully dark, th4oi and
siosgy, and yes leot SAss1 yOaao-;
-A6Y. ss HI ss sSss8s ss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
TODAY'S BEAUTY HINT

IL is not necessary TO shampoo quite
so frequently If your hair is properly
cleansed each time by use of a really
good shampoo. The easiest TO use
and quickest drying shampoo that we
can recommend to our readers may DO
prepared very cheaply by dissolving u
teaspoonful OF canthrox, obtained
from your druggist. in cup OF hot
water This rubbed into the scalp
creates thick lather. soothing and
cooling in its action, as we'll as very
beneficial to scalp and hair. After
rinsing, the scalp Ia fresh and clean.
while the hair dries quickly and
evenly. developing a bright luster and
a soft fiuffiness that makes 1t seem
very heavy.--Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23

W/HEN I was with Mr.. Griffith,
w we were putting on = picture
which eentercd around clair.
voyants, pafmists, and spiritualists.
II have always been anxious to have
my palm read or to see spirits" con-
fided to the company, only to discover
they were just as eager as to pcne-
trate the mysteries of the Unseen
A few evenings later, several of us
went to a strange, deserted-looling
house, which for phantasy's sake,
should have been built at the end OF
long lane.
The spirituaEst was queer little
woman, with short, bobbed hair, and
wore great green goggles, which made
her small eyes look very ea.iike and
beady.
You are Just in time" she said to us
IN sepulchrai voice, as she led us, I'M
consciously tipsoing. into a very dark
and dingy room, furnished only with a
few rickety chairs and three-legged ia
Bile Sister Elmira is Just going under
control"
What does she control ?" Jack whis-
percd in my ear, his eyes as big as sau-
GERS, though he assured rue in a
bravado voice that nothing on earth
could terrify himl
Self control" l snickered back. but
the woman's eyes caught mine and she
stared me into silence.
She is controlled by the spirit of an
ancient Egyptian queen" was her in
formation.
Pretty ancient history" Jack whis-
pered IN my ear. but by this time the
smell of the incense. the darkened room
and strange, unexpected tappings and
wailings had stilled my very heart with
in me. and there was no more hurnor in
the situation
The lights went out and left us in
total darkness. and then. as If from a
great distance, there waited toward us
transparent form. Soto voce came
the echo OF the tet4fh-HeaHef and near
er and nearer!
Il am Amenhophthet, bringing you a
message from the other world" the
spirit walled
So "skeered' was that chung aw-
fully close to Jack. especially when the
ghost came very close TO us and point
ing its finger. cried out ominously .
Miserable earth creatures. Shame upon
YOU. ,,nheiievers'"
This time was quite positive heard
the rattle of Jacks teeth as he chung as
close to me as to him
The spirits will revenge themselves
upon you" continued the unearthiy
voice. And even as it spoke the room
became totally black, and in the dark
ness came the whirring of wings They
beat so fran.ically over my head that
would have ducked under the chair
and hidden there if it had been posi-
bic to cramp all there was of me into
such small space. Bells rang, spirits
moaned and groaned and ratified their
chains. then the piercing cries OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
FORTUNE TELLING.

souls in agony tore like distorted
lightning through the air.
Lets get outl" l shrieked, trying 10
discover where the rest. of oar party
had gone.
/. Yes. let's get out~ echoed Jack.
You must remain" threatened the
terrible spirit, at the same time LAYING
upon my neck and arms its icy hands,
hands that felt as il they had been
chilled in the grave
The only earthly sound was the
frightened meow of cat which felt
was borne upon the shoulders of the old
woman--the true Witch of Endor.
Oh, to get out of there, and how to
get out of thcrel That was the only
hope we chung to as we jumped arohnd
chairs, bumped against the table and
called out for our friends assistance.
receiving no reply from them. Finally
Just as we gave il up in despair, the
lights were turned on-and there stood
the rest of the company, roaring with
laughter. while the old lady with the
green goggles took off her wig and
pointed at Jack with dcrision.
He was the daredevil of the studio,
practical joker who had gone to all the
trouble of borrowing the little varan,
house just for the pleasure OF perpctrat-
ing this joke
Often have been told about the won
derful spiritualistic seances, and some
day | am going to one--when I arf sure
the studio knows nothing of my i'm
landed yts,s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23

o-kop-o-Nee. eentsnarian Of the
Bisckfoot tribe, feeds that the fates
are kind to him. fnasmuch a. May IS,
designated AZ National Indian day. fell
upon his birthday, o-Kop-O-Nse, by
the way, probably Is the Only living
lndisn who knows the exact day Of his
birth, Most Indians fgurs they are
about 30 old" figuring so many
moons" But O-Kop- came into
this world the day his father, a noted
chief, passed TO the happy hunting
grounds. priest, who lived among
the Biaekfoet tribe, chiselad a head :
stone for the chiefs grave, and on 1t
hs put ths date. May ~, 1916; hence
on May 1s, national Indian day, o-Kop-
o-Nee celebrated his one hundred and
hrsf birthday. 1t is a coincidence that
tina idea OF establishing a national In
dian day for all tribes of red msn to
celebrate simultaneously Throughout
the Gountry was nrst advocated tventy
years age BY 0-Ksp- o-Nss, II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-23
LIST OF IRISH REBELS
SENTENCES COMMITTED

Dublin May 22.-~1t was Officially an
nouUCed tonight that the foIInwI n =
sentences of the military court mar
hal trying offenders against the crown
in the recent uprising have been con-
frmed
Sentence of death. commuted to ten
years servitude, jeremiah c. lynch
Ten years servttude. Peter Galliehan
Thomas Desmond Fitzgerald, William
Partridge John Corcoran.
Five years servitude, Patrick IL
FRhy.
Three years servitude, William Illus
sey. Michael Fleming. Sr
one years servitude, Michael Elem
ing. Jr