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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-26
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
WEDNESDAY,

The Mystic Workers held their reg
ular meeting last evening in their hall
which was followed by an informal
dance and good time. Each member
was privileged to invite a guest. Light
refreshments were served.
Mrs. M. A. Cooley has returned from
a visit with relatives at New London.
S. " McElroy family are moving
from Baker street to the Goggins
house on Oak street.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Joyce Of Water
loo are rejoicing over the arrival of a
girl at their home Mrs. Joyce was
formerly Miss Anna Daily of this city.
w. +. Collins was at Stevens Point
today to attend the funeral of his sis
ter.
John Brant Of the New Meat market
was in Wausau today on business con-
nected with his office.
Gasoline retails in town today at
l6.4c.
Ed. Dahlke and Fred Snyder are e.
recting comodious club house for
themselves on the Consolidated Pond
on Big Island across from the MacKin-
non farm
Paul Zemrow and Edward, (''Han-
over'O Closuit, of Washington, D. c.,
are spending the week at Loves Greek
on the Wisconsin camping.
John Hamm of the town of Rudolph.
one Of the present jurymen is laid up
with a bad attack Of rheumatism.
Mrs. F. p DAILY is tearing down the
remnants left of her barn that was
recently burned preparatory to the e
rection of a garage "a SO feet. 1t
will be erected Of the Carey concrete
blocks and will be modern in every re-
spect with all conveniences. Theo.
Zimmerman of the town of Rudolph is
doing the work
Messrs. Ed. Dahll1e and Fred Snyder
employees of J. E. Farley, the plumb
er are busy at work installing a hot
water heating system in the new J. l..
Remnant home. They expect to have
IL completed and ready for use in the
near future.
J. E. Monohan of Milwaukee is in
the city on business today.
Mr. and Mrs Geo. Forrand and Mrs.
David Forrand motored today to Most
nee for a few days visit with relatives
John Miller of Rudolph is in the city
shopping today.
A number of ladies had surprise
party on Mrs. Louis Fritz Tuesday af-
ternoon in honor of her birthday.
The First Moravian church will give
chicken supper this evening.
EN1CA bAONu u 1OiIldudWh IS III IU6
city visiting at the Henry Brown home
on Eighth street south.
Mrs. Geo. Foster of Fond du Lac and
Mrs. Barnes from Ohio are in the city
visiting at the w. E. Fairbanks home.
The ladies aid society of the Swedish
Lutheran church meets this afternoon
with Mrs. John Gary
E. G. Johnson of Philadelphia is in
the city on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hackbarth
are attending the wedding of Miss A
melia Teska and Otto Middlestead at
Sigel today.
Mrs. Bert Coon of Rudolph was in
the city shopping Tuesday.
M. H. McSwain is on a business trip
for few days at International Falls
and Fort Francis, Ontario.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Haydock and
George Leverance of Biron are in the
city shopping today.
Mr.. and Mrs Emil Neitzel and Mr..
and Mrs. John Martin are attending
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-26
BAKER Street
PAVING

The Baker street sewer and all con-
nections between the Public Library
building and Eighth street north are
now laid and the city workmen are
leveling and grading the street for
travel this winter, as the paving will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-26

University goods have taken up arch
cry and it is no uncommon sight to see
them on the field shooting at the tar
gets. They say it is good exercise.
Miss Juanita Nelson, sophomore,
holds this years record mark of 132 at
distance of 30 yards. Last years
record was held by Miss Irma Brown
ell, who made a score of 1872 at q dis
tance of so yards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-26

not be done until next year Consid-
cradle blasting of rock was necessary
on part Of this street and this caused
considerable delay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-26
PURSUED BY
MEXICAN TROOPS

Ell Paso, Tex, Oct. 25.- The main
body of the Villistats are retiring di-
ectly off San Isidro west of Chihuahua
pursued by the Mexican troops was re
ported by refugees to American today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-26

tubes, two, anti-aircraft guns; compile
ment 95.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-26
BRYAN IN
WISCONSIN
(By United Press AssocIatinn1

Racine, Wis, Oct. 25.-William Jen-
iings Bryan, former secretary of state,
opened a two day stumping tour of
Wisconsin here today. Other places
he will speak at today are: Kenosha,
West Allis, Waukesha and Oshkosh.
Tomorrow he will speak at Milwaukee.
Appleton and Fond du Lac.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-10-26
Special Notice!

We respectfully announce that we
are pleasantly located in our new double
dental office over the Nash Grocery Co.
and believe the arrangement of our suite
OF rooms to be ideal for two man office.
In making things convenient for oursel-
yes we endeavored to arrange the same
convenience for our patients Our indi-
vidual operating rooms are separate Civ
ing privacy to each patient Such an ar
rangemeut should appeal to all Those
who phoned Us during the necessary time
lost in moving please call again. Our
troubles are over. We are at your service.
PHONE 437
CarIF. BandeIine Geo. R. Houston
DENTISTS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-11

advised me not to mention the case
again unless l am obliged to do so.
But what do you suppose the circula-
tion of such story as that can mean?
/ am convinced that them an took
me to Newton-St. Cyrus was Trelow-
sky, and if it was he-well, certainly
dead men cannot cancel contracts"
"If it was Trelowsky," said Or
vile, "his manager evidently is TAX
ing very quiet way of having him
disappear from the public eye. l had
heard that report, too, and that
certain young English pianist was
rapidly filling the place that Trelow-
sky had left vacant-so satisfactorily,
in fact, that the engagements cam
celed by the great man had been offer
ed to the new pianist"
The New York press unanimously
hailed Evan as great musician, and
shortly afterward Orville arranged
for large public recitay. The blind
genius's fame and popularity grew
rapidly; the patronage of a man like
Orville was bound to make him.
Evan began to earn money, un-
dreamed-of sums. Engagements pour
ed in upon him; newspapers printed
stories of his life, illustrated with
sketches by their special artists. His
success was absolutely assured.
At the end of the season Evan
paused, as it were, and caught his
breath.
at has been wonderful" he said
81 have achieved everything had
ever dreamed of, and could not have
done it if it were not for you"
He caughe Orville's hand and
pressed it closely in both of his.
(To be continued)
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-11
OLDEST TRAMP OF SOUTH
PIKE HITTER SINCE 'eB
Swore off Work When Lee Surren-
dered-Hasn't "Done a Tap
in 81 Years

Reidsville, n. C.-Dick Ragland IL
He is 75 years old and has been tramp
ing since 1865. Dick served thru the
Civil War. When Lee surrendered at
AppomattoX Court House, "Old Dick
Ragland' stacked his musket along
with his fellow soldiers. AS he laid
down his arms he was thinking of the
days and years spent as soldier.
Then and there he swore that he
would never "hit another lick" of
work as long as he lived. He said he
mad served faithfully thru the war
and that the country had to keep him
up. So far Dick has kept his word.
He has never been known to do any
work since that memorable day (un-
less we call trampins work..
Dick Ragland is known from Wash
ington, ID. c. to Florida. He is espec-
tally we'll known in the yicinities of
Richmond ard Danville, Va, and thru
Gut Virginia and North Carolina. One
could safely say that there is not
place a railroad runs thru, small sta
Mountains, in these two states, where
Dick Ragland is not known. In this
immediate vicinity in the cities and
towns he is known by at least 80 per
cent of the people from 10 years old
up.
Dick has wealthy relatives in South
Boston and the southern portion Of
;.,,,
tives have fixed him up and tried to
start him anew, but all in vain, for
Dick would straightway go and sell or
pawn his glad rags" and again hit
the old trail. Dick may be seen any
time walking the railroad tracks be-
tween Charlotte and Richmond, OF
trudging around the streets of some
CT the towns familiar TO him with his
belongings tied to the end of stick
swung over his shoulder. There Is not
very much territory south of the Ma
son and Dixon line that he has not ex-
plored.
And now comes report from Dur
ham that the old wanderer was recent
ly given chance by local officers to
either appear before the recorder OIL
charge of vagrancy or undergo a
bath administered under the direction
of the city's officials.
Dicks choice furnished considerable
surprise. He said that while he had not
taken bath in years, he had rather
do that than appear in court. Officers
then took him in hand, and with plenty
of soft soap and stiff brushes scrub
bed him to the laws taste. The Civic
League thereupon furnished some
clean clothes and the old fellow was
shipped off to South Boston.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-11
CHAPTER III.
The Unforgotten Footsteps.


Evan, bracing himself by the piano
debated only minute as to what he
should do next. If it were possible,
in his own pitifully helpless state,
he must aid Trelowsky.
Trembling violently and conquering
the desire to cry aloud against the
fate that had made him blind, Evan
groped his way quickly out of the
room. Along the wall he felt his way,
the cool air in his face telling him that
the front door stood open.
A minute later his foot struck
against something. The impact sent
him shivering back against the wall
the thing that he had hit lay so hor-
ribly motionless.
Crushing back his overmastering
aversion to the task, Evan CROPPED for
ward once more with his foot, then
carefully sank to the ground beside
the fallen musician.
He felt sick and faint with fear,
for in his utter darkness he had no
idea what danger yet lurked in this
strange house and it's neighborhood.
How could he tell that the eyes of
some ungessed enemy were not watch
ing him in his blind groupings for his
master.
But, in spite of this dreadful shiver-
ing, he managed to find the musicians
heart, to put his hand on it, and wait
and listen, to make sure that what
his very first touch had told him was
true-Trelowsky was dead!
The final mastery of that appalling
fact brought to elimination the whole
horrible business. He groped his way
back to the wall, and staggered to his
feet.
For long, terrible moment he
waited, half expecting to be seized
~ some unknown, uncomprehending
hing. In that moment the dreadful
silence of the place was borne in upon
lim, and added to by the fact that he
recognized in it the deep stiffness of
lonely country night.
No longer able to control his feel
ngs, his superb courage giving way
It last to the horror of the thing, he
staggered past the bleeding body on
he floor, over the threshold, and fled
way as fast as he could go down the
'oad leading from the house.
How long or how far he had run
lie could hardly tell. He had no
sense of the htings he passed; and
Though he was aware of turning at
iome time, he could never be sure of
laving gone out of the gate through
which he and Trelowsky had entered
vhen he paused, listening.
AT first it seemed to him impossible
hat he had heard correctly. But the
econd time some one called out and
sled him to wait minute. He turn
ID sharply around.
The man, whoever it was, must
ave been very close to him when he
alleld, for the minute Evan stopped
placed his hand on the young mans
rm.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-11
The False Panel

With a mighty effort Evan turned
again to his task. 1t was his bust
ness to tune Trelowsky's piano, not to
bother about any late visitors that he
might receive in this lonely house
He tried to keep his mind entirely
upon the piaino, but he could not help
observing the way Trelowsky had
caught and held his breath when the
bell rang.
For the space of one minute there
was intense silence.
Then Evan heard Trelowsky cross
the room rapidly, tumble with some
thing, and utter an exclamation OF
satisfaction. Then he heard a slight
rumbling noise, like the sound of g
sliding-door moving slowly in its
groove.
Again Trelowsky crossed the room
and returned quickly, walking with
difficulty as he had am mute before
The rumbling noise occurred again
and second later Evan became aware
that Trelowsky had approached him at
the piano.
Listen" said the musician in low
whisper; you have heard nothing
No matter who questions you, nc
matter what happens, there is nc
one in this house except you and me
Remember"
The final word was less on injunc-
ton than threat. Evan shrank
from it as from blow.
The next moment Trelowsky had
left the room.
Absolute quiet reignend now. The
storm had apparently ceased alto
gether. Outside in the hall Evan
could distinctly hear Trelowsky's foot,
steps advancing boldly toward the
door. He heard the key turn in the
rusty lock, and then for the space OF
one second he knew that his heart
stood absolutely still.
A pistol blazed out, followed by
Trelowskys voice: "My God, Pm
shotw
Incapable of motion, Evan stood
rooted to the spot in front of the
piano. For long moment there was
absolute silence.
Then, outside in the dark, along the
stone terrace, Evan heard footsteps
running away, footsteps with pecu-
liar twist in them, a sound he should
never forget.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-11
NEW LIGHT is BLUE
It is Designed Especially for Use Of
Photographers

Photographers
A new electric light designed espec.
jally for photographers has as its es-
sential feature 1000 watt metal fila
ment lamp with a bulb of blue glass,
which reduces the luminous intensity
Of the light without affecting its actin
&c qualities, that is, without affecting
the rays which produce the cheni al
changes essential to photography.
These rays are bluegreen, blue, vio-
let and ultraviolet. The result is n
rlightly blush light, appearing almost
white, having only one third the lum-
nous intensity but practically the
same actinity as the clear 1000 walS
Lulb. The lamp is mounted on tail
metal standard, on which it can be adj
Justed to the desired height.
The frame also supports a diifusine
screen. The bulb is set in reflector
Popular Mechanics.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-11
WE MAKE OLD
HATS LIKE NEW

Send us your panamas We
clean and re-block all kinds of
ladies and mems hats.
JIM C. DEISTER
S42 Huron St. TOLEDO, o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-11
Synopsis.

Evan Bryant, a blind music
ian receives a call from the great
pianist Trelowsky whom he wor-
ships, and the latter hires Evan
te go with him and tune his pi-
alo.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-04

treaty with Russia that will rccognizC
the right OF cxpatriation. The audi
cncc checrcd this more than any 9th
or uttcrance
The third address Of the evening
was al kismct hall on his way there
the nominee passed the house In
which he was married. Here arain
he found an space in the hall crowded
with am audience that had waited two
hours TO hear him and hundreds
standing in the street.
II has been my good fortune. dur
ing the past teW weeks, TO speak in
many states Mr Hughes said and
everywhere there has been This man
Hesitation of "a deep patriotic feeling,
Of am intense interest in our vital con-
Germs. but there is something about
the generosity of this welcome in my
native state, which ] had the good for
tune To serve four years that makes
It more gratifying to me than any
other welcome could possibly be.
81 hope and expect that gcxt Tues
day wc shall have triumphant vic
tory in both nation and state"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-04

/ tonight the nominee told his audi
! onces he was confident ofSWclory mex
/ Tuesday He told them there was
/ little new he could say with regard q
! the issues Of the campaign. on his
trip down the Hudson river valley. ne
made the tariff one Of tho chiet
themes OF his speeches; here tonight
ne spoke briefly Of Americanism.
let me say to you" he told an au-
dicnce in Brooklyn, the last he adj
dressed tonight. that If am elected
president, az / expect to be-" lie
got no farther for the moment A
man in the gallery yelled.
You viii be-"
The entire audience arose and
roared It's approval OF the Interrupt
ton, waving handkcrchicfs and
American flags
Exclusive American Policies.
III ] am elected president" the
nominee continued. we shall have an
American administration with ex-
cmsiyely American policies. without
any DETECTION to serve any other in
terests Supreme must tc Americas
interests In the thoughts of the Ameri-
can people and supreme will he
Americas interests in an admWistra-
ton IN my charge"
In his tour through Brooklyn to-
night Mr. Hughes campnlgnpd over
ground familiar to him as boy The
first meeting he addressed In the
Green Point section was within three
blocks OF the Union Avenue Baptist
church, whore his father once was
pastor The streets through winch
he was passed were those on which
he had played as "A hoy, he told the
audience, and familiar faces were
among those who heard him
81 have had many I generous well
come and many a manifestation Of
enthusiasm ON my long trip. h dc
clarcd but best Of OH is the welcome
homo"
Speaks 10 Socialists.
The second meeting OF the evening
was In the Brownsville section, dis
trict which. his advisers tol1 him,
was H'l''EN '''l'll7'' III as poilll'H p.
Here the streets were choked Traf-
fic was blocked and the services Of
moro than fifty policemen We're nee
essary 10 get the nominees car
through tho crowds and to the en-
trance Of the hail.
At this meeting Mr. Hughes rcit-
Grated acknowledgement of the repuh-
hcun platform plank. declaring for a
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-04
Expresses Thanks TO Pope.

Prince Won Schoenaich acknowl-
edged the kind eXertions of the holy
see to improve the fate Of the prison
ers, continues the news agency. Ma
thias Erzberger, leader of the clerical
center, expressed thanks to the pope,
and the population of Switzerland, for
humane actions towards war prison
ers
The whole house agreed, says the
agency when it was stated that be-
yond any doubt, Germans would be
glad if their countrymen made pris-
oners were treated everywhere as well
as war prisoners in Germany.
Joseph Emmel a socialist member
from Alsace, said the French gov
eminent had failed to execute Loyalty
its agreement for the release Of hos
tages from Alsace and that the action
of the German government in deter
mining on retaliation by sending 200
Frenchmen and women Of representa-
tive families from occupied French
districts to Germany was therefore
justified
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-04
TAXI. NEGROES
NORTH To RUN
ELECTION FRAUD
Department of Justice Makes
Statement That Fraudulent
Registering in Some Cities
Is Enormous,
r.v so~mso Journal spserAt Ls.sso ~,.sI

fsF AoHNiN0 JOURNAL SPECIAL LhAAHn NfeAl
Washington Nov. 3.-An official
estimate that 10000 negroes have
been transported recently from the
south into Ohio, Indiana Illinois and
other states was made by the depart
ment Of justice in a statement which
declared that the number Of negroes
who have fraudulcntly registered and
that other election frauds disclosed
include padding Of registration lists
reaching into thousands of false
names in one city alone.
VIII Prosecute ConspiratOrs.
The statement, issued with the sane
ton Of Attorney General Gregory
gives warning that conspracies to in
timidate voters will be promptly pros
ecuted It is the departments first
official announcement that actual
cases Of fraud have been developed by
its Investigators.
Among other provisions of law,
says the statement section 10 Of the
penal code makes it an offense against
the United states for two or more
persons to conspire to intimidate any
citizen in the free exercise or enjoy
ment Of any right or privilege secured
to him by the constitution and laws
Of the United states, or to punish him
for having exercised such right and
the courts have held that one Of the
rights so secured is the right 10 vote
for federal officials and to have their
votes fairly counted and the result
correctly returned Conspracies to
mtimidate voters i'm the free exercise
of the right to vote for federal Of
ficials are violations Of federal law
such a conspiracy need not be con-
summatcd and even an overt act is.
not essential, nor is intimidation con-
fined 10 acts of physical violence The
development of such conditions viii
result in prompt prosecutions.
Omitted States district attorneys
and investigators have been instructed
to be fair and non-partisan in inyosti-
cations and prosecutions.
10000 Negroes Taken North
Information received by the de
u1rtmcnt Of Justice shows that within
the last three months approximately
10000 negroes have been transported
from certain southern states to north
orn and western states, mainly toI
middle western states, particularly
ohio. Indiana and Illinois. lnvestiga-
ton has developed the fact that a
number az these negroes have regis
tered IN violation OF the laws Of the
states to which they have gone, and
have EXPRESSED the intention OF Vot-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-04

Tor him. Others wished him good
luck
sure the Fight Is Won.
In his Nowburgh speech Mr.
Hughes declared that he would deal
faithfully with each problem, II elect
ed and seek It's reasonable solution.
IAN that Is worth while in this
life" he said rs the opportunity TO
serve to the best Of ones ability"
Mir. Hughes will remain here until
election lie win receive tho
returns election night az the uptown
hotel he has made his city hoadquar-
tiers since his nomination
When Mr. Hughes train arrived In
ta!s city he was greeted al the station
by 500 members OF the Hughes col
lege mems league. The delegation
formed an escort for him 10 his hotel.
The nominee was chccrcd by sidewalk
crowds along the why ana he fire.
qucntiy bowed his Acknowledgements
~ am deeply touched by this SPLEEN
did reception" Mr. Hughes said when
no reached his hotel 81 oamo back
home pretty sure the fight is won.
NhirlWiud Continues.
Tomorrow, tho last day of his cant
pBign. was TO have been a uay Of rest
with a big rally at Madison square
Garden az night Instead. II will be q
whirlwind day Of more speaking In
New YORK city. Whon the nominee
arrived hero tonight he found that
the national committee had Seeded
up the campaign $50 that ho viii spend
virtually the entire afternoon touring
the city Five speeches are on his
program,
In almost every speech today and
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-04

.wANrED-Ceaa cotton rags at the Jour
nal office
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-04
Federal Reserve Act to Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Constiution.
aIity Of the federal reserve act, in So
far as il permits national banks ia
act as executors, administrators, trus-
tees, and registrars of stocks and
bonds was placed before the supreme
court today for decision. 1t came up
ON an appeal filed by the First Ma
tional bank of Bay CITY Mich. from
La decree of the Michigan supreme
court prohibiting that bank from ex-
ercising such functions.