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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Carl G. Hansen, farmer living in
the town of Grand Rapids, about a
mile and q half from Nick Thomas
place blew part of his head off with
shot gun this morning.
Hansen, who was 81 years old, came
to this part of the country about two
years ago. He has been in poor health
for some time and has imagined that
he would be poor in his old age and
has at different times threatened to
take his own life.
He is survived by his wife and four
sons, one of whom lived on the farm
with him.
While he has been in poor health,
this morning he seemed to be little
better and acted quieter than usual. A
bout o'clock his wife went out in the
garden to do some work and left him
in the house About an hour and a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
BRENNAN
-LEVERANCE
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
This morning at ten o'clock at the
Catholic church in Nekoosa the mar
riage of Miss Clara Leverance of Port
Edwards and Neil Brennan of this city
was solemnized, Rev. Father Feldman
officiating. Following the ceremony
the bridal party with the immediate
relatives of the contracting parties re-
paired to the home of the bride where
a wedding breakfast was served.
The newlyweds left on the noon train
for short wedding trip after which
they will return to this city where they
will reside. The Reporter extends
congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
MRS. WILLIAM
MCNAUGHF0N
ENTERIAlYS
For the Benefit of Saint Nicholas Hos.
pital in France.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Mrs. VIM. McNaughton of Port Ed
wards, opened her home yesterday at
ternoon to the Grand Rapids public,
giving Bridge party for the benefit
of the Saint Nicholas hospital locat-
ed at Issy-les-Molineau1, France.
An annex to the St. Nicholas hos
pital is given over entirely to the care
Of gangrene cases, most of which are
induced by burning and freezing.
For cure combination of wax. pa
rafine and rein is used producing re-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
SlOan's Liniment for Neuralgia Aches

SlOan's Liniment for Neuralgia Aches
The dull throb of neuralgia is quick
~ relieved by Sloan's Liniment, the
universal remedy for pain. Easy to
apply; it quickly penetrates without
rubbing and sothes the sore muscles.
Cleaner and more promptly effective
than mussy plasters or ointment; does
not stain the skin or clog the pores.
For stiff muscles, chronic rheumatism,
govt, lumbago, sprains and strains it
gives quick relief. Slaon's Liniment
reduces the pain and inflammation in,
insect bites, bruises, bumps and other.
minor injuries to children. Get bot
tie today at your Druggist, 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
.BOGIE TO
WAUPU|y

James (alias JIM Bogie has been
taken to Waunpun-Jim was taken to
the prison city on a train and he went
because he paid his fare.
Sounds as though Jim had done
something besides GOSH people, bat
alas, such is not the case, he has sim
ply gone on a little vacation. His
friends say he needs It.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
JUDGECONWAY !.
u,yuu .rr s.
Will HEAR
SCHOOL CASE
From Mondays Daily.

from Mondays Daily.
County Judge W. J. Conway of this
city has been asked to go to Stevens
Point and hear the case of School Dis
trlct No. 8 Of Stockton to secure the
removal of ]. P. Dineen from the Of
flee Of school district church. The
transfer from Portage county court
is made on change of venue. The
action against Mr.. Dineen was started
by Nelson & Hanna at the instance Of
number of the voters and charge
the clerk with neglect of official duties
in specific particulars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
BIRTHDAY PARTY
From Thursdays Dailf.

From Thursdays DALI.
Miss Betty Nash, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Nash, entertained a
number Of her small friends at birth
day party yesterday afternoon. The
occasion being the celebration of her
seventh birthday.
Games were played and in the ev-
ening marshmallow roast was enjoy
ed by the little guests.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

OF these states Wisconsin is the
only one to employ the merit system
In selecting her legislative employees.
Examinations will be held on Octo-
Der 18th to provide lists for the COM
ing season. The positions include
bookkeepers, clerks, custodians, mes
sengers, stenographers, night watch
men, postmaster, and an assistant
sergeant-at-arms. Accounting and o.
ther examinations will also be held
for departmental and institutional SER.
vice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
FARMER CLAIMS
HE WAS ROBBED
Says Three Men at NekoOsa Took Poe
ket Book. Men Arrested, But La
ter Released Because of Lack of
Evidence.

Three men arrested at Port Edwards
by Nekoosa officers and who were held
at the county Jail as suspects in a rob-
berry, have been released.
The men were arrested following a
complaint lodged by farmer who took
the c. M. & ST. P. train out of Nekoo-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

Mrs. Chas. Briere started for Can
ada on Monday afternoon by way of
G. B. & NJ. railroad She expects to
remain three months among her re-
latives and acquaintance.
Arthur Brundage and wife, have
taken leave of absence for this week.
They left on Monday evenings train,
south. Mr.. Brundage goes to James
vile and Milwaukee while Mrs. B. will
remain in Tomah,
June 10, 1879
Miss Lille Grace is visiting relatives
and friends in St. Paul and Minnea-
polls.
Miss Ella Roe will leave today for
Redwood, Mimi, where she will teach
class in music.
Mrs. Marie Higbee and sister An
gele arrived on Friday from Green
Bay and remained at their mothers
until Saturday evening and departed
for visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Coats of
Sparta, by way of Valley road.
Mrs. Dougherty and her daughter
Mary took leave for an absence of a
few weeks to visit Oshkosh and neigh
boring towns on Tuesday.
June &c, 1916
Married.-On Sunday, the 22nd by
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

Geo. A. Corriveau made Walter
Wood present of a brand new coat
and hat as token of his appreciation
of his heroic action on the occasion of
the fire at the dance on last Friday.
George appreciates his services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

Mr.. Sutherland who has just form
ed a partnership with F. j. Wood
comes to our people we'll recommends
ed as a most exemplary young man,
and most able druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

Joseph La Madelaine has gone to
Montreal, Canada, where he will Wis
1t relatives and friends. We wish him
pleasant time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
COST OF + j
LEGISLATIVE
EMPLOYEES

Madison, Wis, Sept. 21-If the legis-
lature which is to meet in Madison at
high noon on January 10, 1917, lasts
for six months, the daily salary cost
OF its employees will amount to just
S315.50, according to figures submit
ted by the state civil service commits
sion. The latest available statistics,
IN some of our sister states give the,
daily cost as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28
ANCIENT HISTORY Of GRAND
j. RAPIDS AND WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1879
81 Years Ago.. E. Ingraham, Pub
Usher, I'll. B. PhilleO, Editor.

June II, 1875
New Firm.-Mike Vaughn and AL
bert ST. Amour, have formed a Co
partnership in the business of Mer-
chant Tailoring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

We understand that VIM. Roe has
formed partnership with a law
firm at Redwood, Mimi. We wish Will
lis success in his profession.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

The German government has decid-
ed to address the other European gov
ernments on the subject of improper
and in some cases inhuman manner in
which the war in South America is car
ried on by the belligerent states, and
to suggest joint interference.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

The Wisconsin river is trying to
hide under the rocks, while the sun is
drying the bottom
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

FOR SALE OR TRADE-House Of
SIX rooms and two lots in Mukwonago,
Wis. Enquire of A. L. Fontaine. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

The Episcopal church building is
progressing finely and will make
very neat and comfortable place for
worship when completed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

Might Have Been Serious.-At the
dance given by Mr.. Corriveau on Last
Friday evening, lamp that had been
placed on the organ, when the dane
ing commenced, joggled off on the
floor, when the kerosene took fire and
general panic ensued. A great many
persons rushed to the stairway which
was at the end Of the building in which
the fire, being the only way out of the
hall except one should choose to jump
out of window. Walter Wood was
playing the organ at the time the
lamp fell off and as no one seemed to
attempt to put out the fame, while
every second of time lost only added
to the blaze, he went at the flame with
his hat, but no avail; he Immediately
pulled off his coat and with a determ-
nation to smother the flame at all
hazards, finally succeeded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

Rev. L. M. Foster, Mr.. George Mime
han and Miss Luella Norton, both of
Grand Rapids. We are always pleas
ed to chronicle such events, and we
wish you all that is good and desira-
bic, to attend you through this life.
There was a large gathering of rela-
tives and friends in attendance upon
the marriage ceremonies. The sup
per was excellent. All who were pres
ent, pronounce they had most en-
joyable time.
Solomon Juneau, the founder of Mil
waukee has eight grand children at
school in Rudolph.
Strawberries were selling in Chicago
and Milwaukee at cents per quart
last week.
July 3, 1879
Frank Belanger left for the far west
last Monday night. Frank says he is
going to buy piece of land and turn
granger. Success go with him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-28

Married.-On Sunday, the 22nd by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
PRINCE OF SIAM rs
MISTAKEN FOR JAP

San Francisco, Aug. 17.-Prince
Mahidol S0ngkla, brother of the king
of Siam, who has arrived here from
the far east, was mistaken for a Jap
anese at Honolulu and roughly han
died, he said today, by United States
customs officer. Minister Karavongse
of Siam, who came here from Washing
ton to meet the prince, declared he
would take the matter up through the
state department
The prince said he went ashore at
Honolulu from the Tenyo Maru and
was stopped by a customs inspector
who said that Japanese were not al
lowed ashore until their papers had
been examined.
HE refused to listen to my expla-
nation of who | was, turned a deaf ear
to my declaration that / had papers to
establish my identity and suddenly at
tackled me with his fists, of which he
made good use. | was wedged in be-
tween two women and could not de-
fend myself for fear of hurting them. %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr.. and Mrs. James COburn and son
James, Jr., of New Liberty, Iowa, de-
parted for home today after a weeks
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. z. Ristau of
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis c. Mitchell of
Rock Island are registered at the
Hotel Woodstock, New York.
O. c. Wicker and family, 1901 Sixth
avenue, are occupying the Harry Olson
summer cottage at CampbeIls island
They expect to remain until the last
Of September
Miss Margaret Monroe, 1929 Tenth
avenue, returned to her summer home
on the Moline bluff today, accompan-
led by Miss Esther Lindburg, after
spending a week at Hickory Lodge
cottage, Campbell's island. She was
one of a party of II young girls who
enjoyed an outing there, chaperoned
by Mrs. Carl Erickson of Moline.
Mrs. Lewis Grothe, 1112 Sixteenth
street, returned this morning after a
months visit in Moment, Ill.
Captain Andrew Holman left today
for Chicago, en- route to San Francisco,
where he will sail Sept. for Manila.
He is senior captain of the Manila po-
lice force and has charge of one of
the two precincts of the city He has
been visiting here for several months
County Clerk H. B. Hubbard is at
tending the Andalusia homecoming
today.
Mrs. Cora Bowman of Quincy who
has been visiting at the home of Mrs.
Otis Stanley, 927 Twenty-second street
and who stayed over for the Darken-
wald-COnday wedding, this morning
leaves tomorrow for her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Long and daugh-
ter, Miss Florence, returned yesterday
from visit to New York
Mrs. NJ. F. Archer and Mrs. w. Drew
Of Chicago are spending a month at
Browns Lake, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
CAMP MEETING is
TO OPEN TONIGHT
Excellent Speakers Secured for Re-
ligiOus Services at TindaiPs
Grove.

Much interest among the Meth
odists of the county centers in the an
nual camp meeting which opens this
evening at Tinda1l's grove, Milan. The
sessions will last for 10 days.
Miss Margaret Duncan, Terre Haute,
Ind, has been secured to have charge
of the music. She is a graduate of the
Moody institute and she is a specialist
in her work. The boarding house is to
be in charge of George Bowden.
The daily program calls for prayer
service at $50; a bible reading at
1920; children's meeting at 1:30; and
preaching services at 3 o'clock and
1880. The speakers secured follow:
Tonight-Song and praise service.
Friday-F. n. Wright, afternoon; H.
T. Russell, evening.
Saturday.. E. Ball, afternoon.
Sunday-John Small, afternoon and
F. E. Shut, evening.
Monday-George Shepherd, after
noon and ]. v Kennedy, evening.
Tuesday-Sidney Guthrie. afternoon
and L. NJ Thompson in evening.
Wednesday-A. O. Jones, afternoon
and A. ]. Pitman, evening.
Thursday-A. A. Waters, afternoon
and W. H. Tope, evening.
Friday-H. G. Birch, afternoon and
T. j. Wood. evening.
Saturday Speakers announced
later.
Sunday-B. F. Eckley, morning; o.
T. Dwinell, afternoon and G. H. Thorpe
in evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
STABBED MEXICAN
HAS DISAPPEARED

Juan Garcia, Mexican section hand,
stabbed by a cOmpatriot while sleep
ing in a box car near Milan Tuesday
night, disappeared last night. Where
he went to no one knows.
Belief is that his assailant, fearing
arrest because of the attack, has made
off with him. There are rumors that
Garcia went to Reynolds, but inquiry
there has failed to unearth any fur
Their information concerning him.
He was thought badly wounded
when found yesterday. DR. w L. Eddy
of Milan attended him. There were a
number of cuts about the body. There
was a deep wound in the chest. He
was not moved from his bunk in the
box car on the Rock Island tracks be-
cause it was thought that he was too
seriously injured to risk disturbing
him.
1t is doubtful if he were able to leave
his bunk unaided. Either a friend
helped him leave or else his assailant
made off with him. Motive for the at
tack is not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
HUGHES ON HIS WAY
TO SAN FRANCISCO

Portland, Ore, Aug. 17.-Charles f.
Hughes left here early today on a So
hour trip to San Francisco which he
expected to make with only an ocCa-
sional break for brief rear platform
addresses.
Mr.. Hughes is having trouble with
his voice. 1t is expected it will improve
on the trip so that he will have no
trouble with his speech at San Fran
cisco Friday night. The nominees itin-
erary provides for an all-day stay at
San Francisco Saturday before leaving
for Los Angeles During the stay in
San Francisco Mr.. Hughes expects to
confer with western party leaders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
ON
HIS FEET

GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsul-
es will bring new life and quickly re-
lieve that stopped-up congested feal-
ing. They will thoroughly cleanse
and wash out the kidneys and blad-
der and gently carry off the Ill effects
of excuses of all kinds. The healing,
soothing oil soaks right into the walls
and lining of the kidneys and expels
the poisins in your system. Keep your
kidneys in good shape by daily use of
GOLD MEDAL HaaTlem oil Capsules
and Won will have good health. Go to
your druggist at once and secure a
package OF this time-honored, world
wide remedy. 1t is not patent medi-
cine" 1t is passed upon by u. S. gov
eminent chemists and declared pure
before coming into this country. GOLD
MEDAL is the pure. original Harlem
Oil, imported direct from the ancient
laboratories in Holland where IL is the
national household remedy OF the
sturdy Dutch. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box. Accept
no substitute. Your druggist will
gladly refund your money II not as
Tepresented.-(AdV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
HAMILTON, VETERAN
CIRCUS AGENT, DEAD

New York. Aug. 17-Richard F.
Hamilton, Familiarity known as "Tody"
Hamilton. veteran newspaper man and
for many years press agent for the
Barnum and Bailey circus, died at his
home yesterday at Baltimore, accord
ing to a message received by the New
York Press club.
He was about 20 years old. In his
work as a press agent he was noted
for unique and picturesque phrases.
Once when a rival circus announced
that it had a sacred white elephant"
Hamilton, with the use of peroxide and
ammonia, produced an elephant as
white as paper and advertised it as IAN
exact counterpart of Forepaugh's
fraudulent white elephant, but better
job, by better artists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
STOP SALARIESOF
MAIL MEN IN ARMY

Camp Wilson, Fort Sam Houstor
Texas, Aug. 1.-THE 300 Chicago nort,
office employees, who are soldiers N
the First Illinois brigade. now on.
camped at New Braunfels, Tex. 70.
ceived official notice today that tbev
had been dropped from the payrolls \,
the postoffice department. They ara
subject to reinstatement, however
after honorable discharge from mill.
tary service.
General d. Jack Foster, Commander
of the brigade, and Colonel John /
Clarity of the Second infantry. are
among the officers whose postofice
salaries were stopped. THE govern
ment should encourage military SER
vice in every way" said Colonel Gar
rity. IF it does not, how does It ex-
pect to get patriotic service from It's
citizens?"
The former postofice employees, Il
was reported, have taken immediate
steps to procure their discharge from
the army. A large number of the men
have families dependent upon them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17

tri-cities, was there. He had the time
of his young life. Mr.. Lukens managed
to crowd in with the youngsters and
get snapped" when the panoramic
picture was taken.
There were 60 or 20 entries in some
Of the races. Judges were only able
to get the first one in each race. There
fore a second heat" had to be run of
to get the winner of the second prize.
Everybody was filled to the brinl
when the races started at 1:30, thanks
to the hundreds of picnic dinners and
family gatherings the picnic was re-
sponsible for. But youngsters weren't
bothered about being filled up-the
way they clamored to get in the pie
eating contest.
George R. Stephenson, manager Of
Watch Tower park, had a good time,
too. He was buster than a bee, but
he got a lot of fun out of the event.
He says never before has there been
such a large gathering Of Riddles at
the park.
W. S. Scott, circulation manager of
The Argus, is all in" today. Cant
blame him, though, for he engineered
the picnic and he says handling $500
Riddles is pretty near one mans job.
When the band stopped playing at 6
O'Clock all The Argus plcnlckerS Ieft
the park. There was another picnic
at the Tower in the evening.
The two checking tents which The
Argus had provided for the free use of
the public were taxed to their capac
ity More than 900 checks were is
sued.
1t sure was a brilliant success, even
if we do say it ourselves.
The men in charge of the amusement
concessions were especially attentive
to the children who patrOnized them
during the day. seeing to it that all
were safely borne over their journeys
and not permitting crowding of the
carriages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
GIRL GIVES CLEW
IN BIC ROBBERY

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 1.-THE Detroit
News today printed a statement by
Miss Jessie Noltie, local stenograph-
er, declaring that the robbers who
looted the pay car of the Burroughs
Adding Machine company of $32, 900 or
more on Aug. 4, hid the cash in local
rOoming houses and escaped with their
loot last Saturday. Miss Noltie said
she knew one of the alleged bandits.
On Sunday, Aug 6, two days after
the Burroughs robbery, Miss Noltie
declares she met a young man &C
quaintance near her rooming house on
CaSS avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-17
PUBLIC PICNIC OF
ARGUS PROVES A
JOYOUS SUCCESS
Happy Crowd of Cndreamed of Pro-
portions Enjoys Program OF
Sports and Concert
FIGURE $500 PRESENT AT PARK
Although $500 Riddles Assemble On
Grounds Not Single Accident
Mars the Festivities.

Joy was king at The Argus public
picnic at Watch Tower park yesterday
Three thousand five hundred people
were entertained after a fashion that
met with their unqualified approval
and made the outing far greater sue
cess than its promoters had ever
dreamed.
Two thousand five hundred kids
were present. There were probably
1000 grOwnups with them. Despite
the large number OF youngsters on the
grounds not a single accident occur
red TO mar the pleasure or detract
from the success of the affair.
Each amusement device was guard
ed. The Argus had men stationed at
all dangerous points in the park and
danger was minimiZed. 1t was the
largest gathering Of youngsters that
had ever cOngregated at Watch Tower
park.
The crowd was orderly. The kiddias
were as orderly as one could expect at
a picnic and the program was staged
without a hitch, save for a few
changes in the races necessitated at
the last moment. The races were run
off west of the old mill. StroehIe's
band occupied a position on the hill
west OF the race course and played
" after o'clock when the races were
finished the band moved TO the band
shell where the concert was completed
at O'Clock. George StrOehIe director
of the musical organization. selected
an appropriate program and the con-
cert contributed as much as anything
to the success of the outing.
Put kids will be whether they
are at picnics or not. And The Argus
found that it is hard to beat a kid.
The Argus had originally planned to
give one strip Of tickets for free rides
on the amusement devices 20 each boy
or girl under Is. In order to proven.
''repeaters" il was planned to issue the
tickets on the street cars as they ar
rived at the park. This worked all
right for time. but finally some of
the youngsters who had expended their
strip Of tickets, deriving keen enjoy
ment from the rides, thought il would
be pleasant to get another strip.
Fool The Argus.
So out of the park they hoped and
bounded onto the street cars, where