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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
milwaukee,
HOTEL MEN
To ADDRESS
CONVENTION

At least three Milwaukee hotel men
will address the annual convention of
the Wisconsin State Hotel association
which opens at Grand Rapids on Aug.
%, and will continue through Aug. 20
Ray Smith, of the Hotel Pfster, Harry
S. Hadfeld of the Maryland and F. NJ.
Johnson of the Wisconsin are the
speakers scheduled. Others from the
state will be Oscar Loebel, Sheboygan,
E. J. Carroll, Watertown, D. J. Ger
row Grand Rapids, DR.. c. A. Harper
of the state board of health and A R.
Hirst of the state highway commission
The Milwaukee hotel men will leave
here on the night of Aug. % on spe-
cial car, will spend two days at the
Grand Rapids convention and one day
as guests of the hotel proprietors of
Kilbourn, Wis, at the Dells.-Mil-
waukee Sentinel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
LATEST ABOUT
POST OFFICE
BUILDING
Congressman Brown Has Done His
Best to Get Results.

For the purpose of knowing the
exact status of the Government Post
Office building we addressed letter
to Congressman E. E. Browne, as to
the status of the bill and probability
of its passing and when. His reply
explains itself:
Washington, July 81, 1916.
A. L. Fontaine, Esq, Grand Rapids.
Wisconsin. Dear Friend Fontaine.
Your letter received. In regard to
the Grand Rapids post office, I wrote
you last December and inclosed a copy
of the bill introduced for a post office
building at Grand Rapids This bill
| introduced the first week of the SEES
sion. There were five or six thousand
similar bills for post office buildings
through the United States, introduced
at about the same time. Hearings
were had and subcommittee appoint
ed to consider these matters. I ap~
peared on several occasions before the
subcommittee and the main commit
tee and presented my brief on the
facts and made an oral argument. The
bill was favorably reported by the
subcommittee to the main committee,
and the Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds reported it out unani-
mOusly to the house, fixing the amount
at seventy thousand ($70000) dollars.
The bill is now part of the omnibus
public building bill which has a unani-
nous report of q members back of
it, and | think if this omnibus bill
passes, this part of it will remain in
and Grand Rapids will get a post
office building. The chances are very
favorable for this omnibus bill to pass
although some of the large daiHes and
magazines call it a pork barrel bill
as they do any measure that distri-
butes money to the smaller cities.
This bill gives Chicago and other
large cities appropriations running up
into the millions. This seems to be
regarded as perfectly fair by the same
people that would regard it unfair to
give a city of from five to ten thousand
inhabitants, building of fifty to sew
enty five thousand dollars.
But, as I said before [ believe the
bill will pass by good large majority
but will probably not be taken up I'M
til we come back here in December.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10

bringing mail to my desk for ten
years deliberately takes an envelope
addressed to the Van Camp Products
Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, and
brings it up to my desk. He doesn't
notice it so when these people expect
great results so far as mail service,
they are expecting too much and they
won't get it. They will lose a lot in
changing the name of Grand Rapids.
1t was not my intention to say so
much when I started, but I have new
er lost interest in the old town and it
seems to me it would be a tragedy
to lose the name of Grand Rapids.
If those people who want to make
the change, would get off their foot,
and do little something to exploit
the resources of the town, they would.
be working in the right direction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10

Moses E. Clapp, Minneapolis; Senator
William E. Borah, Idaho; Senator
John D. Works, California; Ex-Sena-
tor Joseph L. Bristow, Kansas; form
er congressman James Manahan of
Minneapolis; and Andrew Fureseth of
Washington, D. C.
These men will all travel with au-
tomobiles speaking at crossroads and
little towns in the day time and wind
ing up at the larger towns in the
evening.
According to the present itineries,
Senator Works will probably speak in
the counties of Winnebago, Fond du
Lac, Calumet, Outagamie and Mara
thon; Senator Bristow will probably
speak in Green, Rock, Walworth,
Kenosha Racine and Waukesha coun-
ties; Senator Norris in Clark, Rusk,
Taylor, Price, Ashland and Bayfield,;
Senator Kenyon in Wood Waushara,
Green Lake, Adams and Columbia;
Congressman Manahan in Eau Claire,
Chippewa, Polk, Burnett, Washburn
and Barron; Senator Clapp in St.
Croix, Polk, Pierce, Buffalo, La Crosse
and Monroe, and Senator Gronna in
Trempeleau, Vernon, Richland, Dane
and La Fayette counties.
Andrew Fureseth has asked that he
be scheduled in laboring sections es-
pecially along the lake shore because
he desires the opportunity of explain
ing the merits of the Seamen's Bill
fathered by Senator La Toilette Con-
gresham Manahan has asked an OPP
portunity to speak in the agricultural
section. His long connection with the
Equity Exchange of Minneapolis, with
the late George LOTUS makes him es-
pecially desirable as a speaker in
these communities. The schedule for
Senator La Toilette has not yet been
announced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
FOUR EAT
400 CRABS

Here is one case where the 400 got
the worse of it and got it right. Only
four of the famous gastronomic aggre
cation attacked the crabs yesterday
afternoon.
Some of the members of the famous
order who were enthusiastic over the
proposed crab feed, backed out after
they had seen the wrigling, live crus-
taceans. The sight seemed to crab
them. 400 live crawfsh were taken
to an upriver resort and while only
four members of the club are reported
to have attended the feast, little re-
mains of the 400.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
HEMP KILLS
QUACK GRASS
And WEEDS
500 Acres Yield Crop Valued at About
$4,000.
(By United Press Association. }

Waupun, Wis, Aug. 4.-Experi-
ments with the growing of hemp, pri-
marily for the purpose of killing quack
grass and weeds such as the Canada
thistle, first started in this section by
Commissioner c. P. Norgord through
the agricultural experiment station,
have proved successful.
The first hemp was grown four
years ago with only 125 acres plant
ed. In 1913, 400 acres were grown in
four centers of the state-Waupun.
Brandon, Beaver Dam and Union
Grove. The fibre produced in those
districts in that year was sold for
$4,000 The following year, about 500
acres were planted and the crop was
valued at $4,000.
climatic conditions of the state are
Experiments show that the soils and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
ADVICE ON STOCK
PASTURING

Madison, Wis, Aug. 4.-This is the
trying month of the year for farmers
with regard to pasturage and advice
on the problem is given in a bulletin
written by Roy T. Harris, supervisor
of Wisconsin Dairy tests and issued
today.
Turning stock into pastures too
early in the spring is one of the chief
causes of short-lived pastures, ac-
cording to the bulletin. When herds
are on the grass before it gets a
good start, animals must do an extra
amount of walking in order to get
enough to eat and this puts the groun
in poor condition to stand the hot
weather.
Farmers are advised by the expert
to divide their pastures and turn the
herd in on the grass on alternate days,
giving it chance to procure a fresh
start.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10

in honor of Mrs. Mary Jones, who cele-
brated her eighty-fifth birthday on
that day. Covers were laid for twen-
ty-two. The dining room was lovely
in its decorative appointments. A
huge birthday cake bearing eighty
five pink candles conferred the table.
After partaking of the delicious
four course dinner the guests spent
the evening informally Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Muir, Mr..
and Mrs. Kirk Muir and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. W. T. Jones and daughter
Della and son William, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert Marvin and daughter, Wilbur
Herschleb and sons and Miss Irma
Hammel.
This enjoyable event will long be
remembered by the relatives that par
ticipated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
W. i. HATTON
CANDIDATE FOR GOV.
Is Receiving Cordial and Hearty Support in all
Parts of the States.

William H. Hatton, of New London.
the we'll known lumberman and sue
cessfuI business man is receiving a
hearty support from republicans all
over the state, especially active is the
progressive branch of the republican
party.
Those who know Mr.. Hatton per
sonally, and have known him for many
years consider him, without question,
the strongest man who is now up for
nomination in the state of Wisconsin.
His business experience added }
by his political experience in Iegis-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
WEISEL window
BROKEN BY STONE

A small hole was broken in one of
the show windows of the Weisel store
on First street north sometime dur
ing last night.
1t would be a peculiar coincident if
the window in the Weisel store and
the one broken in the Kruger & Tur-
bin stores were both the result Of
stones projected by automobile tires.
The fact that two windows were
broken the same night, has rather a
suspicious look to it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
Will STUMP
SIATEFOR
LA Toilette
Noted Speakers From All Over the
Country to Take Up Fight
for Bob.

Madison, Wis, Aug. ga battery
of progressive speakers, including sew
eral United States Senators, are COM
ing into Wisconsin about the middle
of August to stump the state for SEN
ator Robert M. La Toilette who is a
candidate for reelection. This an
nouncement was made by Charles H.
Crownhart chairman of the La Fol
iette campaign committee today.
Among the men who have announced
their intention of coming to the state
to spend ten days or two, weeks
stumping for Senator La Toilette are:
Senator George w. Norris, Nebraska
Senator W. H. Kenyon, Iowa: Senator
Il. A. Gronne, North Dakota; Senator
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10

lation and matters of vital interest to
the state fits him specially for this
office-no man is better qualifed-no
citizen more worthy and we challenge
any man to say aught against his
character and reputation for upright
ness and stability in all things.
He is our candidate for the COVER
norship and if the progressive repub-
licans of the state are wise and will
stand together for him he will receive
the nomination for governor.
We present a cut of him in this is
sue of the Reporter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10

Leon Fletcher of Royalton is help
ing his brother in the depot. He also
intends to learn telegraphy.
An ice cream social was given last
Saturday evening by the basket ball
boys, in front of the dance hall. A
neat sum was collected.
Mr.. Emery Bennett attended the
funeral of his sisters baby at Mather
last week
Mr.. Alex Anderson of Sigel died
last Monday morning with appended
tbs.
Ed. Yeske is the proud owner of a
fine new five passenger auto.
Miss Bertha Kluge underwent an
operation for appendicitis at Green
Bay last week.
Superintendent George Varney and
family are taking their annual sum-
mer vacation at Rib Lake.
Mr.. F. J. Van Matre has gone to
South Wayne to spend his vacation
from his barber shop duties, with
relatives.
Mr.. ]. Kissinger attended the funer-
al of his sister at Milwaukee last
Thursday.
Vesper won another game of base
ball with Babcock last Sunday, the
score was to Is in favor of Vesper.
Mrs. Henry Smallbrook and son of
Port Edwards spent Saturday and
Sunday with relatives here.
W. Strack shipped another carload
of cattle to Chicago the 28th.
Mr.. H. Dassow is having a cement
floor laid in his new brick garage.
Mrs Ed. Casswell is entertaining
number of ladies this afternoon at
her home. She will serve ice cream
and cake.
Mr. Otto Staven and wife of South
Side, Grand Rapids, visited over Sun
day at the F. Staven home.
The money which was collected at
the social is being used to drain the
park. Tile is being laid all through
it.
Mr.. John Hill came up Saturday
evening from Green Lake to spend
Sunday with his family.
A dance was given at the hall the
28th. A large crowd was present.
An elderly lady which was visiting
at the new cheese makers at Hansen
was poisoned from eating canned peas
The doctor done all he could but could
not relieve her, so she was taken to
the hospital at Marshfeld in a serious
condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hill and
daughter of Port Edwards, spent Sun
day with relatives here.
The rain which fell here last Sat
urday evening done lot of good, al
though more would be welcomed. as
cucumbers are on and there is not
very big supply gathered at the pickle
factory at the present time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSIONER
HEARSEVII)ENCE
Testimony in Five Cases Heard Yes
terday Afternoon Before Geo.
2. Hambrecht.

(From Fridays DaiIy.)
George P. Hambrecht, Industrial
Commissioner of Madison, heard testi-
mOny in the following cases in the
COURT house yesterday.
1. Alex Marceau against The Wis
consin-Ninnesota Light and Power
Co.
2. Joseph Lukaszewsbi against the
Observation-Disclosures Paper Company.
g. w. H, Potts against the Standard
Oil Co.
4. William Sourek against Mary J.
and Joseph Rosypal.
5. Joe Legas against the Nekoosa-
Edwards Paper Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
WINDOW IN
STORE BROKEN

A small hole was broken in the low
er right hand corner of the east show
window at the Kruger & Turbin Co.'S
store some time in the night. A small
stone, about the size Of an egg was
found lying on the side walk.
1t is thought that the stone was pro-
jected from the street by the tire of
an automobile.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
MEXICO WILLING
To ENTER
DISCUSSION
Appears to Favor Broad Scope For
Commissioners.
By United Press Association.

(By United Press Association.
Washington, Aug. 5.-The Mexican
government is willing to enter into
general discussion of the possible eff
fciency Of the economical situation as
well as the matter of troop withdraw
al.
This information reached here to-
day in a confidential message from
officials now in Mexico City.
This served to clear away the OBJ
security as to whether Carranza would
shut the door on discussions of other
but Mexican matters in the proposed
conference. 1t had
been believed by some officials he
that he still opposed negotiations on
broader minded way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
HEAT CONTRASTED
With YEAR Ago

The maximum temperature for
August 2, 1916 was 90 degrees and
the minimum was So degrees. A
year ago, August 2, 1915, the maxi
mum temperature was 70 degrees and
the minimum was Sc degrees. A diff
ference of 10 degrees in the maximum
temperature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
CHARGED
With ASSAULT
AVI)BATTERY

John Hilgers Of Carson, Portage
county was arrested today on charge
Of assault and battery sworn out by
John Schulz
Schulz alleges that Hilgers beat him
up at Rudolph on July 20.
In Judge Pomainville's court this
afternoon the case was adjourned IN
till, Aug. II, District Attorney John
Roberts appeared for the state.
HiIgers furnished bail amounting
to 5000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10

favorable for the growth Of hemp. It
cannot be grown successfully except
on good, strong fertile land. When
the waste hemp rots and the products
of this fermentation go back into the
soil, the draft upon the land is not
heavy.
The Indo-China hemp, grown in
Kentucky, has been found by far the
most suitable for Wisconsin condi-
lions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George Forrand and
son George returned last night from
Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison.
They drove up in their new Grant Six
touring car.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
BURNS HAND
ONLIVE WIRE.
From Thursdays Daily.

Robert Zaboda, boy about five
years of age had his hand severely
burned this afternoon when he pick
ed up live wire that was laying near
his home in Wickham's Addition. Fol
lowing the electrical storm this after
noon the little fellow went out to play
and picked up the live wire which
had been torn down during the storm.
1t was fortunate that he was not more
severely burned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
W. H. HATTON, CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.

today that Miss Agnes Hansen, who
jumped from the car window of the
Santa Fe train while passing thru that
city on Tuesday is that she is much
improved, her mind being greatly i'm
proved Nate Anderson, a relative
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ENTERTAIN
(From Fridays Daily.)

(FrOm Fridays DaiIy)
At the regular meeting of the Roy
al Neighbors at their lodge rooms in
the l. o. 0. F. building, Thursday
night, for the good of the order they
entertained ten ladies from Nekoosa,
members of the order. They were:
Mesdames, Amedan, Nash, Short,
Boles, Villas, Anderson, Taylor, Find
Ter, Koehn, Billings.
Refreshments were served and roy
al good time was reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
VESPER

Residents of Vesper and vicinity are
requested to send or telephone news
items to
Mrs. Ray Bean, Correspondent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
ANNOUNCEMENT.

| hereby announce myself as a can
didate on the Republican ticket for
the office of Register of Deeds before
the September5th primaries. If NOM
mated and elected will discharge the
duties of said office to the best of my
ability. Yours respectfully,
ltd twp. Henry Ebbe,
Town of Lincoln, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10

Of the family left last evening for Pas
adena and as soon as Miss Hansen is
able to travel he will accompany her
home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
i. S.OWNS
THE DANISH
WEST INDIES
Treaty Was Signed Today by Secre-
tary of State and Danish Minister.

Washington, Aug .-The treaty be-
tween Denmark and the United States
for the PURCHASE of the Danish West
Indies for $25, 100000 was signed by
the secretary of state and Minister
Vrun, the Danish representative, the
state department announced today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10
GAS ORIA
For Infants and Children
IN Use For Over 30 Years
Always bears II
stgna 'as of &Nz2zxS4

ADVERTISEMENT.
The following announcement is to
be paid for by the undersigned at the
rate of $1.00 for each publication.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-10

Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-01-14
MOTORMAN SAVES HIS CAR
WITH 4 HATEFUL OF SLEET
Gus BOarkles Found Stove had Ignited
Coach and He Acted Like Fire
Department.

Gus BOerkelS, mOtorman for the
Cape Girardeau street cor company,
never lacks an idea, no matter what
he happens to go up against.
Sunday night, while rounding the
curve out at the Fairgrounds, he
thought he smelled the odor of burning
timber. He gave the nearby resi-
dences the once over, but detecting
nothing wrong, he thought he had
better do bit of detective work in
his car.
He cut of the power and applied
the brake and the coach came to a
pause with a groan. Then he liked
for the stove. He was astonished to
notice a pair of flames getting fresh
with the boxing surrounding the stove.
Realizing that he was long way
from a garden hose, he hoped off his
car and rushed into n snow heap.
Gathering a hatful of sleet he dashed
back to the car and extirguished the
flames. "No chance TO" any COM
plants to be registered against the
fire department for that" was all he
had to say.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-01-14
JURY SETTLES $4,000 SUIT.

4 Jury in the Court of Common
Pleas yesterday returned verdict in
favor of L. B. Powell in a land suit
involving $4,000 damages. Powell
was defendant in the suit that was
brought against him by Dr. J. ]. Will
liams and several associates. All the
men involved in the Suit are from
Pemiscot County and the case was
tried before Judge R. G.. Hanney on a
change of venue.
Several months ago DR.. Williams
and his associates contracted to buy a
certain farm from Powell for $4,000.
Powell was to obtain the fran from
his father, who was the owner. The
money was paid over, according to the
testimony, and at that juncture Pow
ell learned that his father had trans
ferred the farm to two other brothers.
That ended the transaction and Will
liams sued to regain his $4,000.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-01-14
GASOLINE JUMPS UP
One MORE PENNY
Geological Survey Finds Heavy
Reserve Supply Of Crude
Oil in L. s.

Gasoline has mounted another notch
in its price in the Cape and now it
costs 20 cents a gallon, automobile
and garage men announced Yesterday
In the last 10 weeks the price of gas
oliue has been doubled, the petrol
having Jumped from 10 cents to its
present figure in 4 series Of steady
advances.
The reason that has Teen assigned
for the increase is that crude petro-
leum from which the gasoline is made.
has become scarce.
In direct contradiction Of this state
ment by the manufacturers, stands a
statement made in Washington by
members of the L. s. Geographical
Survey tc the effect that the supply
of crude petroleum is greater in this
country than ever before.
"Clude petroleum stocks held in re-
serve, the largest ever known, in
creased 50,000,000 barrels in 1918,
and at present, more than 22O,000,000
barrels are being held" says report
Of the survey. "Field storage by
producers accounts for 24,000,000 of
this"
The price has advanced to a frac-
ton more than p cents 4 gallon in
some Eastern cities and the matter
has been taken up in Congress with a
view of directing the department of
Justice to start an investigation to
learn hto reasons for the advance in
price
1t is expected in the East that the
price may go to q or - cents gal
lon.