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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
MARVEL,
At BEAUTIES
Of GRAND IDS

1t is common talk among those of
the Eagles who took the auto trip a.
long the Wisconsin river yesterday
that the scenery here is the finest
any of them have seen in any conven-
ton city so far.
The trip through the bottoms road
between Nekoosa and Port Edwards
was mentioned scores of times as was
the other drives along the river.
Grand Rapids has made record for
itself as a convention city by its O.
pen hospitality and live wire enter-
tainment of the visiting Eagles.
The local Aerie is to be congratulate
ed on the showing it has made in
making the city show up the way it
has and the citizens are to be credit
ed also for the backing they have Civ
en- the local Eagles in this big unde' :
taking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
EAGLES ARRIVE
BY TRA|NLOADs
Music Fills the Air as Bands Escort Incoming
Eagles

Today is the BIG DAY-Everything
is Eagles. If you are not an Eagle
and have red blood in your veins, you
wish you were an Eagle today.
The city is owned by the Eagles.
Grand Rapids was invaded today by
the biggest number ofoutsiders that
have ever congregated here at one
time in the history of the city. The
population of the city for this one big
day has come close to being doubled.
The first train in was over the Mil
waukee road at SIG this morning. The
train came earlier than was expect
ed and to Chief of Police Gibson fell
the honor of meeting the delegates
and escorting them to headquarters
At $40 the Racine delegation ar
rived over the Chicago & Northwest
ern. Grand Rapids had come to life
by that time and this delegation was
escorted to headquarters in proper
style.
Msrrill's delegation and band came
in on a special at 10 a. M and was met
by the Grand Rapids Band and the To-
cal Aerie in uniform.
At 1928 o'clock the La Crosse train
pulled in with the La Crosse delega-
N and a band. Seven members of
the La Crosse band were in khaki
uniform as they are members ofthe
Third Regiment band and will go di-
rect from here to join the regiment at
Camp Douglas.
Other special trains came in from
Wausau and Marshfield, as the Marsh
field band and delegation passed the
Reporter Office a count showed so
ladies and lao men in line. The band
was the famous Juvenile band.
While waiting for the trains to ar
rive at the Milwaukee depot, the Ra-
cine drill team gave an exhibition drill
on the pavement which was greatly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
PUTS TACkS ON
PAVEMENT

Some citizen of Grand Rapids who
is jealous of the good time the Eagles
are having in this city, lowered him
self to the level Of a snake when he
put tacks on the pavement yesterday.
A citizen of Grand Rapids is ac-
cused of doing this contemplate piece
Of work, for no outsider coming here
for pleasure would do such a contemp-
tible act.
Reforms are all right in their way,
but this is neither the time nor is
putting tacks on the pavement the wa,
to try and prohibit guests" of the
city from having a good time at a
state convention such as this is.
There is a strong suspicion as to
the identity of the Individual who did
this dirty piece of work and he is be-
ing watched. Should he be caught in
the act, it is hoped he will be ridden
out of town on a rail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
MILITIA WILL 60
TO BORDER AS
FAST AS EQUIPPED
Secretary of War Cannot Say Where Troops
VIII be Assigned.

been reached and plans made as a re-
suit of the Mexican developments.
The secretary said that it was not
necessary that this government wait
complete reports from General Perish
ing himself if accurate information can
be secured from other sources.
He said he did not believe the idea
of going before congress had even en-
tered the presidents mind yet.
A resolution will be introduced by
Congressman Hay authorizing Presi-
dent Wilson to draft the militia fo1
service in Mexico.
The resolution held up earlier in the
week because of fear that Carranza
would interpret it as an act of war
will be introduced in the house late
today by Hay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
(By United Press AssociatiOn.)

Washington, June 22.-As fast as
the different state units can be equip
ped they will be sent to the border,
Secretary of War Baker stated today
following a conference with President
Wilson. AS to where these troops
would be assigned, the secretary could
not state.
They will be distributed as quickly
as possible in the order in which they
make themselves ready.
General Mills, head of the military
division of the National Guard is keep
ing in direct touch with the organiza-
;tions of the different units and is be-
ing advised of the progress of prep
.aration of men. The secretary stated
that beyond this no conclusion hac
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
EAGLES WELCOMED
BY GRAND RAPIDS
Our Hospitality Was Never More Cordial or
Liberal

Grand RAPIDS probably never had
any more visitors on one day than
they enjoy today during the Wiscon-
sin Eagles Convention. It's truly a
gala day in which old and young are
having part. Our hospitality and
welcome was never any more liberal
and broad than it is today. With
military bands and a few soldiers in
uniform, the military spirit and pa
triotic magnetism was evident as the
news from Mexico reached our city
and nation. The American Eagle new
er looked so grand and majestic, we
honor the cd bird and the State Or
ganization that is in our midst as
uest. May our guests enjoy their
and short stay in Grand
Rapids as we have. May all dele
gates take away with them the good
fellowship and good will intended by
our citizenship. The Wisconsin Ea-
giles have certainly been truly well
coined by our people. We feel hon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22

Aerb. Schneider of Wausau was a
business visitor in the city today.
The big parade was the feature Of
the day. Hundreds of marchers, both
men and women headed by bands took
part in the big pageant.
This was probably the greatest pa
rade ever seen in this city.
The parade was headed by STAN
dard bearer carrying the national col
ors and 1anked on either side by one
of the city's finest. An automobi e
bearing the following: "In commemo-
ration of the Second Regiment Band
all brother Eagles, who have gone to
the front in defense Of their country
came next.
State officers in automobiles came
next. The Marshfeld juvenile band
headed the section consisting of Ga
women dressed in white and carrying,
American flags, and men dressed in
white and carrying canes.
Then came the Brunkhorst band,
the Milwaukee drill team in Blue
Zuave uniforms and the marching
club dressed in blue coats and white
trousers with red stripes.
Racine came next, headed by the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22

feet Az inches, the shortest Jack
Thena, Kenosha, too short to measure
Fattest man was VIM. A. Schaefer,
Cuba City-glad Bill got prize,
Leanest man was from Marsht1eld and
was Nick Zeimer.
There were a total of 1900 march
ers in the big parade.
The Judges were Mayor E. W. Ellis,
George W. Mead and Otto Roenius
assisted by James Glennon, DR.. c. T
Foote and Frank Walsh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22

ored for having Grand Rapids select
ed as their convention place. If we
have failed in any particular to i'm
press our cordial welcome it is a mis-
take of the head not of the heart. The
weather has been favorable and con-
ditions favorable. The local order of
Eagles have done their best to show
their visiting brethren a cordial greet
ing and welcome. The city is yours
while here, use it. Have a good time.
Take with you, on your return home,
all the good impressions you have re-
ceived and forget any blemishes that
may bave been noticed. Grand Rap
ids is the heart of Wisconsin and
from it floats the good impulses of
united people who feel honored by
the Eagles present. We extend a cor
lial welcome and a safe return to home
and family fresides better for hav-
ing spent a short time in Grand Rap
ids.
Adieu.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
(By United Press Association }

Milwaukee, Wis, June 22.-Wiscon-
bid her boys "God Speed" in the early
hours today.
1000 militiamen entrained for
Camp Douglas from the larger cities
in the state after sleeping on their
arms last night.
News Of the fight in which United
States Troopers were killed added a
touch of seriousness to the leave tax
ing which otherwise would not have
been exhibited.
The boys realize that theirs was
serious work
In Milwaukee, 400 men gathered be-
fore entraining in City Hall Square
At least $4,000 persons lined the side
walks to see them off.
AS the men swung out of the square
for the depot, whistles blew, bells
rang and the crowd cheered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
BIG PARADE
TAKES PLACE
Pagent Feature of the Day Started on Time.
Was Biggest Thing Witnessed in Grand
Rapids in Years

Racine band. The drill team and
marching club followed in order.
Wausau marching club came next
carrying several large American flags
Amigo band and contingent dressed
in dark grey suits followed the Wau-
sau marchers.
The Kenosha band, followed by the
Kenosha drill team and contingent
was next in line.
The Reedsburg band headed the next
division and was followed by large
number of Reedsburg marchers dress
ed in white coats and trousers. The
Merrill band headed the next division
and was followed by $50 ladies dress
ed in white and carrying white para
soils. The men to about the same mum
ber followed.
The La Crosse band, drill team and
a large number of paraders dressed
in busters took up this part Of the pa
rade
The Grand Rapids band headed the
rear guard, which was made up of
about 800 marchers including the big
float upon which Amigo Dick had the
place of honor. Hundreds Of automo-
biles followed the marchers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
PAVEMENT DANCE
LAST NIGHT

The band began the fun last night
with a series Of concerts along the
business streets.
The real fun came, however, when
the band went to the east side mar
ket square and played for the pave
ment dance. If ever market square
was crowded it was last night
Everybody danced and everybo "
had a good time. -.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
800 MEXICANS
WATCH GRAVE
OF AMERICAN
(By United Press Association

Brownsville, Texas, June 21.-Fear-
ing an attack would be made by A
mericans to obtain by force the body
of William Browne, wealthy American
cattle man who died near Matamoras,
300 Mexicans left Matamoras today
and encamped on the site where the
body was buried.
A detachment of infantry was sent
from Brownsville to point opposite
the grave to watch the movements of
the Mexicans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22

PARADE At
RHINELANDER
500 People Follow Company in Big
Military Parade.
(Bv United Press AssOciatiOn.)

Rhinelander, June 21.-500 persons
led by Co. L, Second Infantry march
ed today in this city's preparedness
parade.
When the parade ended, twenty men
lined up at the Armory and were
sworn into service. ts
The company will have 125 men
when it leaves for Camp Douglas at
5.15 tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
OHIO WOMEN START FAD
OF GILDED FINGERNAILS
CBy United Press AssOciation.)

Cleveland, June 22.-Society wom-
en- here have a new fad, gilded finger
nails. Gliding the nails with imita-
ton gold costs $1.50; with 623 caret
gold $500; with % caret gold and mon
ogram onthe thumb nails $500. The
gliding wears well, often keeping the
shine for several weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22
DRILL TEAM

The departure of the militia for
Camp Douglas Thursday morning will
not interfere with the Eagles drill
team, according to an officer of the To-
cal aerie. Only four members of the
drill team are called away with Co..
G and their places will be taken by ex-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22

EAGLES, EAGLES EVERY
WHERE AND NOT o DROP
No that last word IS wrong, should
be, Not a feather Oh any of them.
Why? Because they don't stand still
long enough to let feathers grow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22

perienced substitutes at the Grand Ra-
pids nvention.-Wausau Record Her
aid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22

appreciated by those who saw it. The
team is first class and went through
their manuevers with a precision and
cadence that should bring home some
Of the prize money.
Serenade Mayor.
Brunkhorst's Band of Milwaukee
marched down Grand Avenue about
10 o'clock this morning heading the
Milwaukee delegation and stopped in
front of the office of the E. w. Ellis
Lumber rompany with the intention
of serenading the mayor. The band
did it's part all right but the mayor
was down at the station with the rest
of Grand Rapids waiting to see the
trains come in.
The Reedsburg band ard del cation
came up by autoes arriving in the city
ldSI evening. COiSIueiliiS Giic S1AF
of the little city, the bard pared
favorably with those from the larger
cities.
Music in the Air.
All morning long, the Grand Rapids
band was kept busy meeting the trains
and escorting the various organiza-
tions to their headquarters. Right
here let it be said that the Grand Rap
ids band was second to none in appear
ance or in the quality of the music
produced. The Grand Rapids band
today was a revelation to the citizens
ofthis city and to many from outside.
who frankly stated that they did not
expect to see a band Of either the size
or one that could play as well as the
local band in a city this size.
The Grand Rapids band numbered
40 men today.
Not only was the Rapids band busy
discoursing sweet music, but the bands
from the visiting cities also were kept
busy and the air was full Of music all
morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22

Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-22

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-27

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-27
MAX ROLLER,
 CHAMPION DESERTER

So far as can be learned, deserters have not been numerous in this war; but one man, Max Kohler, has gained a reputation in this line that stamps him as the worlds champion deserter. A native of Germany, he deserted the fatherland about six years ago, at the age of twenty, after a brief service Tn the Kaiser's army. He went to Eng land and then to the United states
 where he found employment at his trade of electricians. He also worked at several other occupations, and at various times was a waiter. sailor
 a mechanic and a filter. A year or two before the outbreak of the war he re- turned to Europe, but, as a deserter from the army, did not dare to go back to Germany. He settled finally in Paris, where he married French L:rl, and was known as an associate of criminals. He spoke French and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-27

English as fluently as the tongue of bis native land, and easily passed as a Frenchman. He was among the first sert to the frpnt. but on the first day ho was in ettiop he was reported among the missing. It was later dis covered that he had deserted and had made his way to German camp. His statement that he was a German was accepted, but he soon deserted the German force to which he had att tached himself, and later joined the Belgian army. Again he deserted and made his way to England. where he lc. ed-as a Belgian refugee. He ob- talned employment in 9 munitions plant at Newcastle. and married the daughter of foreman of ono of the apartments. -t was then discovered that he was a deserter from the French army, and was being taken back on the Sussex when she was tor pedoed. He. was taken back to Eng land. and, his German origin being discovered. was placed in a detention camp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-27

Consequently all sorts of special privi- lege had crept in and was found ex- isting, such as double daily service to favored localities, unnecessary re- traces to one family and not to all, duplication of travel by two or more carriers over a single highway, only one of whom performed service there on, and many other similar forms of waste and extravaganza. There was also neglect shown as to the value of the work performed by the carriers They were paid solely upon the miles of road covered, regardless of the character thereof, the equipment nec- essary, the amount of mail carried. or the hours of service rendered. This was as unjust and discriminatory in the payments made as it was in the dis tribution of mail facilities. Both needed remedy and the remedy was applied, and who shall say that in- justice was done to anybody.
 Measures of Reform Introduced
 The introduction of any measure so nearly allied to the people and whose growth has been so surprisingly rapid must naturally be attended with more or less imperfection, which only prac- tical inquiry into operation could full ly disclose. If this practical inquiry, carefully made, developed irregulari- ties which needed correction and the application of the just and equitable rules of proper administration, tenn porarily inconvenienced some and per- haps gave rise to criticism in others, it was but an incident to all reforma- tory processes and could be expected to disappear when the wider benefits sought and the greater advantages to be obtained made the object and the purpose clear and justified the wis., dom of the action taken. For in stance, if, by the change of convey ance and the encouragement of routes, more and better service could be giv- en, should it not be done? Whenever and wherever such changes have been made it has been found possible to extend service to additional patrons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-27
RURAL FREE DELIVERY
Service Is Given to 65S,OOO
 New Families.

On the 17tf of October, 1900, there died in the city of Lexington, a man who had made his mark in public life and left the impress of his personality upon the records of his time. Will tam l.. Wilson was the idol of his party in West Virginia and a great land commanding figure in the arena of national life. The people of his district delighted to do him honor, as successive elections to Congress testified, and President Cleveland re- warded the splendid fight he made for tariff reform by seat in his cabinet, the position of postmaster general
 When the body of this distinguish ed man was laid to rest at his home in Charlestown, ex-President Cleve- land paid him the distinguished honor of attending in person the funeral ceremonies at his grave. At the close of a most touching and im- pressive address by the pastor, who dwelt upon his many engaging per sona1 Squalities, his public and private virtue, the tears coursed down the cheeks of MT. Cleveland, deep and silent tribute to the man he loved and whose loss he so greatly deplored. The Beginning or Rural
 Delivery and Its Progress
 William L. Wilson was the father of rural delivery, whose benefits no one can fully describe, for it is with out question the most popular admin istrative measure of the Government. For years there had been a growing discentent among farmers and the people in rhe smaller towns. at the postal advantages afforded the cities and the more populous communities. They felt themselves deprived of the -7 --a h>nAdts which oth-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-27

CTS enjoyed, and the desire for recog- hilton was outspoken and <insistent and could no longer be denied. On June g, 1896, the s.4m of s4O,000 was made available, and October 1, 1896, the first experimental rural delivery was put into operation in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Service was established on three routes simultan- eously, one from Charles Town, one from Uvilla, and one from Halltown. At the close of business June 30, 1915, there were in operation from 18,813 post offices throughout the country 43,S77 rural routes. Up to and including June 80, 1915, 26,0S0 post offices were discontinued on &C., count of the establishment of rural delivery, representing a saving to the postal service of $1,613,0 1000 per an- mum and also a saving of $3,482,000 on account of the discontinuance of star-route service. The period of greatest activity in the rural service was from 1900 tor 1905, the appropria- tions running from $450,00O in 1900 to $21,116,000 in 1905.
 Steps Taken to Extend
 And Improve the Service
 This administration has recognized the value of the postal service to the people to greater extent within the past three years than for any similar period during the last decade. Mail facilities have been established and extended on mail routes in more than ten thousand localities, giving service to approximately 2,500,000 patrons heretofore denied this benefit Six hundred and fifty-eight thousand families were added to the list from April, 1913! to April, 1916. The elim- ination of useless and wasteful meth ods have made it possible to do this and also pay out $4,000,000 more to employees at an actual increased cost of less than $1,50O,O0O per annum.
 For twenty years there had been no readjustment of a vast amount of rur- al service. It was allowed to remain exactly as experimentally established.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-27

if with magic power the possibilities of human endeavor, and transformed conditions to degree almost marvel lous. It has brought the printed page, the great educator of civilization, daily to the home; has brought special delivery almost to the door; has se- cured good roads and maintains them by official interest and concern; it has attracted the attention of the various states to this question and obtained results; it has made farm lands more valuable and contributed to increased productions; it has abridged time by rapid communicatiop; frightened all environment, and made ordinary dull routine interesting and attractive; it has lessened toll by the instructive suggestions which Government exper- iinent and inquiry affords, and has made the home center of influence and crowns domestic life with all that makes for peace and contentment