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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
The Middle West.

That hopeless optimist, Vance Nc
Cormick, chairman Of the Democratic
National Committee, is confident that
even if the Progressives have return
ed to the Republican party, as shown
by the Maine election, "the middle west
is overwhelmingly for Wilson," while
Secretary Lane asserts that "West of
the Alleghanies is solid for the pres
ident." In 1894, the Maine Republi-
cans polled 58,862 votes; the Progress
sives 1925. In Ohio, the Republi-
cans polled 524,625 the Progressives
60,971. The Republican, Willis, was
elected by 1928 plurality. The per-
centage of Progressives in Ohio was,
therefore, much smaller than in Maine.
The Democratic candidate received
92,229 fewer votes than the combined
Republican and Progressive vote.
In Wisconsin the Republican candi-
date for Governor was elected with
140,787 votes, the Progressives casting
1850 the combined vote being 52,938
greater than that of the Democrat. In
Iowa, the Republican candidate for
Governor was elected by plurality Of
30,861. The Progressives polled IT,
329. In Indiana, two years ago, a
Democratic Senator was reelected by
plurality of 45,483. Miller, Repub-
lican, 226,766, and Beveridge, Progress
sive, 108,581. Mr.. Beveridge is now
supporting Mr.. Hughes. Add one-half
his vote to that of Mr.. Miller and see
where Shively, the Democratic candi-
date, would have been. Democratic
arithmetic must be as peculiar as
Democratic craftsmanship.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
MAKING
GENERAL. NEEDS
PERSONAL NEEDS

(Written specially for this paper.)
The big things Of life are easy if e.
nough people help!
The advantages OF neipfulness arr
so many that it IS strange any fail to
grasp the possibilities.
Putting the shoulder to the wheel
makes the load lighter, makes the
speed greater, makes the result surer.
Approaching the need is good; IN
derstanding how to do, is better; doing
the best we can is best of all!
How shall we escape if we neglect
SO great salvation" but also how shall
we escape responsibility if we neglect
our duty.
Our help is Individual We must
| each do what we can to make the best
conditions here in this community.
Gathering in our churches from Sun
day to Sunday proves our understand
ing of the need of a general advance.
Giving of our experience, and abili-
| ty, and time to help others in the big
work proves our fitness for service.
Making the great cause the upper
most impulse of mind and heart will
make sure q general victory.
Faith and works must combine if
we are to accomplish that which is
needed to be done.
No man can afford to hesitate when
the forward movement is under way;
| everyone must be ready for his por-
ton.
Today is the day of decision. now is
the time of action, this is the age of
appreciation of mans duty to man.
This community is the field, the
church with which we are associated,
is the channel thru which we work.
If we have no church home we should
have one; if the decision which church
has not been made, make it now.
Any church offers a welcome! ANY
congregation will put you on the work
ing staff! Choose for yourself and get
busy!
This church work is really a matter
of friendly association in a good cause
helping one another to progress.
Today the procession may be wait
ing on you! Today there may be a gap
that can be filled by you This may be
your chance.
Getting in line to help along the
work will prove that you want to be
counted on the right side.
Every Sunday is your opportunity
for making your influence felt along
the line of community advancement.
Make your choice now! Which
Church? What work? How can you
help? When you hear a church bell
ringing, heed it's call!
"God looked down from heaven upon
the children of men, to see if there
were any that did understand, that did
seek Godl"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
T. r. Going West.

Col. Theodore Roosevelt is going
west. He will make five speeches for
Mr.. Hughes. While the Democratic
managers may not be able to do their
sums with much certainty Of accur-
ate results, there will be no sincere
doubts in their minds as to what are
the prospects of their candidate when
Mr.. Roosevelt gets through with him,
according to those who have been per-
mitted glimpse at the outline Of Mr..
Roosevelt's speeches. Some of these
enthusiasts even go so far as to say
that the Democratic donkey will look
like an army mule after six months in
the European trenches, once Mr.. Roose
welt has completed his speaking trip.
That was what he looked like to the
Maine voters after Mr.. Roosevelt had
spoken there, and there may be some
basis for the prediction of Mr.. Hughes
supporters regarding his appearance in
the middle west after he has gone up
against the body blows of ''the Mighty
hunter"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21

unqualified success" This is the state
ment of a newspaper correspondent of
long experience, who represents an
independent paper and who 'trailed"
the Republican candidate throughout
the west. AS every newspaperman
knows, the man who trails-that is,
travels over-the same ground about
week behind the candidate-has far
better opportunity of observing the
real effect of the candidates trip than
those who travel with him. "Mr.
Hughes" continues this correspon-
dent, made splendid impression He
did not attempt oratorical pyrotechnics
But he talked with an earnestness, a
ciearness and convincing logic which
held the rapt interest of his auditors
and made splendid impression. Peo-
pie told me that they were so interested
in his speeches that they forgot to
applaud and never thought of inter
| rupting to cheer. When | told that
to the Democratic managers they
laughed with derision-until | remind
ed them that Lincoln's speeches were
never cheered and that even his Get
tysburg address was not applauded.
The people were too much impressed
by Lincoln to give any outward evil
dence, other than their intense silence,
of the deep impression his words made.
And from what many Republicans
and Democrats and all the newspaper
men | met on Mr.. Hughes trail told
me, I became convinced that he made
much the same kind of speeches and
the same sort of impression as did
Mr.. Lincoln"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
: Forget Your Aches

Stiff knees, aching limbs, lame back
make life burden. If you suffer from
rheumatism, govt, lumbago, neuralgia
get bottle of Sloan's Liniment, the
universal remedy for pain. Easy to
apply; it penetrates without rubbing
and soothes the tender flesh. Cleaner
and more effective than mussy ONT
ments or poultices. For strains or
sprains, sore muscles or wrenched liga-
ments resulting from strenuous exer-
else, Sloan's Liniment gives quick re-
lief. Keep it on hand for emergencies.
At your Druggist, 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
new YORK LETTER
(From Our Regular Correspondent
That Shipping Bill.


The New York Sun characterizes
the passage of the McAdoo-W Wilson
Shipping Bill as "a concession to pig
headed obsession."
In the estimation of many competent
observers, however, the Sun is unwar-
ranted in this description. It is true
that the Shipping Bill will serve no
good purpose. It is true that it ap-
propriates S50,000,0OO of the peoples
money without promising anything but
loss and injury in return, but there are
certain features Of the bill which
should not be overlooked. First, the
bill creates five jobs paying $500 a
year each and one paying $4,000 year
to be filled on the eve of the national
election, reason quite sufficient in
itself, judging by the record of this
administration. Then, as was so of
ten explained to reluctant Democrats
in Congress, it "saves the face of the
President" Of course it may puzzle
any intelligent analyst to understand
how the passage of the mere shadow
of the original bill can save Mr.. Will
sons face, but his son-in-law assured
members of Congress it would and so,
perhaps it has. When the Crown
Prince first conceived the idea of a
Shipping Bill, there was great need of
ocean transportation and many ma
rooned foreign vessels were in Ameri-
can ports. It was Crown Prince Nc
Adoo's idea to buy these ships, but he
made the fatal mistake Of putting him
self and Secretary Daniels on the
board to make the purchases. Re-
publicans, and some intelligent Demo-
Gratis, like Senator Bankhead, fore
saw that to buy these vessels in time
of war and send them out under the
American flag would inevitably in
volve this country in the European
war, while Democratic and Republican
Senators alike were wholly unwill-
ing to trust Mr.. McAdoo to purchase
$50, 100000 worth of ships. They
knew of course that poor old Daniels
would be ''me too" on the board and
that the other members would not dare
oppose the Presidents son-in-law.
They sought to amend the bill by elm
mating McAdoo and Daniels from the
board and inserting provision against
buying foreign ships. The Crown
Prince would not permit that and the
bill was defeated by Republican fill
buster with which the Democratic
Senators frankly sympathized, empha-
tically expressing their sympathy in
private. So the bill went over until
this time and is now passed with the
required amendments. Now, however,
private enterprise has done much to
supply the lack OF ships and every
shipyard is so crowded that no ships
can be built for the government for
three years and none are for sale. But
still it is not a useless measure. There
are those five fortunate and "deserv-
| ing" Democrats who will get $500
year and one $4,000 a year. After
Maine, Mr.. Wilson needs more pie to
inject "ginger in this campaign"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
Dinner
AND BRIDGE

From Saturdays Daily.
Mrs. Richard NJ. Gibson was agree
ably surprised at her home on Third
street south, last evening when num-
Der of her friends dropped in to help
her celebrate her birthday. At six
thirty o'clock a delicious dinner was
served, following which the evening
was devoted to the popular game Of
Bridge. Three tables were utilized
in the card playing Mrs. R. M. Glib
son was given the prize for the high
score for ladies and George K. Gibson
received the prize for high score for
the gentlemen. At a late hour the
guests departed for their homes ex-
pressing desirable wishes for many
more happy birthdays for Mrs. Gibson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
STUMP PULLING
To AGAIN BE
DEMONSTRATED
Quick and Cheap Way of Clearing
Land to be Shown in Northern
Wisconsin

One of the great pieces of work be-
ing done by the Wisconsin College of
Agriculture for the developing Of the
lands of upper Wisconsin is the de-
veloping of the lands of upper Wis
consln IN the big demonstration of
stump pulling which will again take
place this fall.
An idea of the quickness with which
stumps can be pulled by the devices
used IN these demonstrations is shown
when it is known that 80 stumps were
pulled in 100 minutes-an acre of
stumps removed in less than two hours
The contrivances used will pull sew
eral small stumps at one operation.
The stumps in northern Wisconsin
average from 40 to so to the acre.
There are millions of acres of land
to be cleared in all parts of the state.
The great improvement in stump
pulling and stump piling machinery
has not been appreciated by the pub
lie. These demonstrations are Civ
ing this information.
This land clearing brings into use
new lands and adds to the wealth Of
the state-it helps solve the tax prob
| len we hear so much about.
| We have room in Wisconsin for all
our people, room where they can be
prosperous and sure of success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21

CD. Committee
Met i'll Court House in This City at
80 O'clock.
SEPTEMBER IA, 1916.


About thirty-fve representative re-
publicans from different towns in the
county assembled at the court house
at one-thirty o'clock this afternoon
to elect a new county committee and
to talk over matters political in the
nation, state and county. There was a
general discussion of family differ
ences in the party and the result of it
was "get together" feeling.
We hope this same condition will
be evident in the Republican party
turnout the state and nation and if it
is real, it will result in the uniting of
both factions of the party and success
will crown their efforts. The follow
ing officers were elected:
E. S. Bailey of the Marshfield News.
Chairman
Chas. E. Briere of Grand Rapids,
Secretary.
Henry PIenke of Grand Rapids,
Treasurer.
The representative from each pre-
cinct in the county will be appointed
by the chairman and public leader. The
members of the Congressional commit
tee for this district are Ross E. An
drews and c. E. Blodgett of Marsh
field. The Senatorial committee are
Nash Mitchell, Pittsville and C. E.
Blodgett, Marshfeld.
A motion was made and carried au-
thorlzlng the county committee to fill
any vacancies that might occur in the
list of nominations for county office
or vacancies on the county committee.
The following gentlemen addressed the
committee on the best interests and
welfare of the party as they could see
1t, and hoped that there would be a u
nlted party and that each branch of
said party would extend cordial,
friendly greeting and meet each other
half way on any question that might
come up. If this indication of fell
lowship is carried out by both sides
there IS nc reason to fear but what
the Republican Party will succeed from
top to bottom.
F. S. Woodwork, Pittsville.
H. F. Roehrig, Arpin.
r. E. Andrews, Marshfield.
Isaac P. Witter, Grand Rapids.
Chas. E. Blodgett, Marshfeld.
Byron Nottingham, Arpin.
c. R. Goldsworthy, Vesper.
F. G. Gilkey, Grand Rapids.
Martin Luther, Nekoosa.
B. NJ. Vaughan, Grand Rapids.
Simon Worlund, Sigel
Chas. E. Briere, Grand Rapids.
George M. Hill, Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
FIRE BUG
SENTENCED
TOONE YEAR
Olive Czlapinski Gets Divorce from Pc
ter-Other Matters disposed of in
Circuit Court.
From MONDAYS Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Fred E. Bennett, who confessed to
setting fire to the two cars on the 500
Line "Y" some time ago and who wav-
ed examination in Judge Pomainville's
court, today pleaded in circuit court
before Judge Byron B. Park and was
sentenced to one years Imprisonment.
District Attorney John Roberts ap-
peared for the state.
Olive Czlapinski was granted di-
vorce from Peter Czlapinski.
The complaint alleging cruel and
inhuman treatment. Chas. E. Briere
appeared for the plaintiff.
Judgment was granted in the ac-
ton of A. G. Milled and Henry Demitz
against Harry S. Tarbell to quiet tit
tie D. D. Conway appeared for the
plaintiffs.
In the order to show cause in the
case of the State of Wisconsin ex rel.
Joseph Pohel against Michael Krings
an action brought by Pohel to move
Krings from office on account of fail
ure to file his election expenses, a mo-
ton was made by the defendants at
torney, D. d. Conway, to make, the
complaint more definite and certain,
to show to whom, when and where he
spent the money, The motion was
granted.
B. NJ Vaughan moved for an order
for publication in the case of Withers
versus Silver Portage county mat
ter. Motion was granted.
C. A. Veeder Of Mansion made mo-
ton to set aside the verdict given at
the last term of court in the case of
Lawrence versus Flaucher in which the
plaintiff won.
Goggins & Brazeau won a default
action against R. G. Werner-an &C
ton for attorneys fees
A motion to show cause in the mat
ter of the Wood County Drainage Dis
trict was adjourned until the first day
Of the October term of court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
STEVENS POINT
WANTS T0PLAY
PINGPONG

According to the individual who
tries to write editorials in the Stevens
Point Journal, the base ball team of
that city has Joined the ping pong
class and say they would like to chal-
lenge Grand Rapids team to game,
Well, like everything else in the sport
ing line, we can probably scrape up
few as six or seven year old girls
to give the Stevens Point Ping Pongers
a beating. No use talking, it is GER
tainly funny how the girl who tries to
talk sport in the Journal columns, has
suddenly taken up the cudgels for the
so-called base ball team they have up
there. At any rate, she has hit the
bulls eye this time when she comes
out with the statement that it is ping
pong they are used to playing. And
another peculiar thing, they have just
discovered they have something they
call base bali team and this discov-
cry and all the noise they have been
making has come after the Grand
Rapids team has disbanded. Don't
it make you laugh. We have never
taken a drink of river water, and we
never will-the results as shown by
the girl sport writer on the Stevens
Point paper are too severe to go I'M
noticed
An then she takes up the matter of
calves, with which she is perhaps more
familiar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
WALLOCH
-RANTHUM
From Mondays Daily.

L Iom mOuudy Dally.
The marriage of Miss Elsie Ran
thum and John Walloch, both of this
city took place this morning at SIS.
Peter & Paul church at nine o'clock,
Rev. VIM. Reding officiating. They
were attended by Misses Eleanor Ran
thum and Catherine Walloch and Ar
thur Wittenberg and Walter Walloch.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party repaired to the home of the
groom's parents where wedding fes-
tivities took place The newly weds
will go to housekeeping on Third Ave.
south, where home has been prepar-
ed for their occupancy.
Both of the young people are well
and favorably known in the city and
have host of friends who unite in
extending congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
Stop the First Cold.

A cold does not get we'll of itself.
The process of wearing out a cold
wears you out, and your cough be-
comes serious if neglected Hacking
coughs drain the energy and sap the
vitality. For At years the happy
combination of soothing antiseptic
balsams in DR.. Kings New Discovery
has healed coughs and relieved con-
gestion. Young and old can testify
to the effectiveness of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for coughs and colds. Buy
a bottle today at your Druggist, soc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
DANGEROUS
To TRAVEL

Village of Nekoosa vs. C. NJ. & st.
P, c. & N. W. and 500 Line roads;
Observation-Disclosures Paper Co. Um-
pleaded). The petition alleges that the
highway crossings in Nekoosa at First
street and Market street are danger
Gus to travel and asks the commission
to take proper steps. The commits
sion finds that the crossings are dan
gerous and orders that all train move
ments be tagged either by train crews
or a permanent fagman.-Wisconsi
State Commission News Bulletin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
X. rs. ELECT
OFFICERS
Big Attendance at Meeting-Members
Enjoy Lunch and Smoker.
(From Fridays Daily.)

(From Fridays Daily.)
The election of officers in the
Knights of Columbus took place last
evening at the Catholic Societies hall
The election of officers was but a
matter of few minutes as the old
officers were unanimously reelected.
They are:
Grand Knight-John Nash.
Deputy Grand Knight-E. NJ. Coyle.
Rec. Secretary-C. E. Boles.
Financial Secretary-J. L. Reinhart.
Chancellor-A. J. Crowns.
Warden-Dr. C.. T. Foote.
Treasurer Charles NJ. Nash.
--Trustees-Dr. J. J. Looze, Matt
Carey.
There was a large number of the Sir
Knights at the meeting and after the
meeting, the members enjoyed a line
lunch and smoker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
Worms Sap Your Child's Strength

Is your child pale and fretful? Does
he cry out in sleep or grind his teeth
These symptoms may mean worms and
you should obtain relief at once. Kick
apoo Worm Killer is a pleasant rem
edy that kills the worm, and by its
mildly laxative quality expels it from
the system. Worms sap the vitality
and make your child more susceptible
to other ailments. Your Druggist sell
Kickapoo Worm Killer, 25c box.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
ANOTHER CASE
IF INFANTILE
r. MIN HwwVowo
PARALYSIS

The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Trask has fallen a victim to
the dreaded infantile paralysis.
The family live in the Wickham ad-
dition.
1t is said that the little girl has been
i'll for two weeks, but physician was
not called. Some one living in the
neighborhood is said to have called
a physician and the case was diagnos-
ed as infantile paralysis.
If the above is true, drastic steps
should be taken.
There is law which requires per-
sons to report contagious diseases to
the Health Officer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
Clear Bad Skin From Within

Pimply, muddy compilations are due
to impurities in the blood. Clear up
the skin by taking DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. Their mild laxative qualities re-
move thepoisons from the system and
brighten the eye. A full, free, non
gripping bowel movement in the morn
ing is the reward of a dose of DR.
Kings New Life Pills the night before
At your Druggist, 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
SNOW At
NEARBY PLACES
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
While large number of persons are
kicking about the weather being cold
and it is a fact that it is cold and
disagreeable, the inhabitants of this
city can not complain as much as those
Of Marshfeld and Wausau Travelling
men arriving in the city today say
that the ground at those two cities
was covered with snow.
Snow was mixed with the rain here
this morning, but not to any great ex-
tent. 1t is probable that if the wealth
er was not so wet the crisp GOODNESS
would be enjoyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21
KLONOWSKI
-SMOLAREk

From Mondays Daily.
This morning at nine-thirty o'clock
at the Catholic church in Sigel the
marriage of Miss Hattie Smolarek
and Anton Klonowski took place, Fa-
Their Ciszewski officiating.
They were attended by Miss Jennie
Minta and Laurence Jozwiak Follow
ing the ceremony wedding break
fast was served. A large number of
friends and relatives being present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-21

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