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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
AnRAM !. tlkUS To sc
AMBASSADOR TO TURKEY

WASHINGTON April 2T.-- Prosi
dent Wilson has decided to nominate
Abram I Elkus 20 succeed Ambas-
hadoF Henry Morganthau 20 Turkey.
liz was learned on good authority to-
day
The president has decided ta grant
Norganthau's request, made some
time ago. that he be relieved of this
post Ia order that be might take ~
active campaign work for the presi-
|dent's reelection. Inquiries are be-
ing made Of Turkey as 70 whether
she appointment of Eikua would be
satisfactory.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
htLIENED ANOTHER BATTLE
HAS BEEN FOUGHT BETWEEN
AMERICANS An NILLIsTAS.
is NEAR M|NACA
Aviator Enroute to Fort sam Houston
believes Bandit Leader he.
tween Minaca and Sateyo.
Hunt Continues.

Ell PASo. Texas. April 27.-
News OF another battle with Willis
tas. defeated by Col Dodd's detach-
ment last Saturday, was expected
hourly today.
After a brief halt at Minaca to
procure supplies and fresh horses
the American detachment is report
ed to have resumed the hunt. Ac-
eording TO reports the Villistas are
making for inaccessible mountain
Gus country east of Minaca.
While official reports made no
mention of Villas whereabouts Avia-
tor Willis, who passed through here
enroute to Fort Sam Houston to be
treated for injuries. expressed the
belief that villa was in the section
between Minaca and Satevo.
Most of the expedition are CON
centrated at Namiquipa and Dub
Ian. base camps, today but a picked
force of several hundred cavalrymen
is far below Namiquipa keeping up
the search for the bandit leader.
That the United States must name
date for the withdrawal of the ex-
petition is expected to be the out
come Of the border conference This
is understood to be one of the de-
mands that will be made by General
Obregon. Among other demands he
will make, Mexican authorities say,
are that the United States must
agree not to seize any Mexican rail-
ways and that the United States
must not send any additional troops
into Mexico
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
READY FOR
BORDER TRIP
- or STAFF SCOTT AND
" rt-NsTON READY To
LEAVE FOR BORDER.
PLACE NOT KNOWN.
a. NOT Yet Been Decided Where
4 Conference With General
obregon VIII BE Held.

| ,,v ANTONIO, Tex, April 81
h., the war departments propos-
|, 70 General Obregon and instruc-
H.. already received Chief of Staff
!. and General Funston delayed
:, departure to the border, ex-
.sing TO receive definite word as
obregons destination. The Of
keal Instructions were not given
!, They we're said to contain a
,rDrebensive statement of the ad-
,;,stratjon's attitude toward ban
i,,v in Northern Mexico for pre-
est,tion TO General Obregon as rep
Sentative of the first chief.
General Scott received the Official
ommnnication in code just as ten
Hive plans for leaving for the bor-
sr were abandoned. He immedi-
tsv began the long task of decod-
l. the message.
Several points will be made clear
Oregon. it is said, in hope of en-
kstng the Carranza governments s
In eo.oDeration in the war of ex-
nination against the outlaw ban
h in Mexico In this manner, it
h be pointed out, even CarranZa' S
euest for the American expedi-
bns withdrawal may be threshed
with direct negotiations and with
request still remaining in the
prince of the state department.
Oregon is reported headed for
arez Confirmation of these ad-
hes we're awaited, with the party
Edy to leave at II o'clock this
Drging or $3.50 this evening. Res
EsliOns have been made for the
fommodation on the train of those
b will go from army headquar-
b and elaborate arrangements
Ve been made for keeping both
army heads in close touch with
evolutionary movement durip q
trip, No indication of withdraw
is being considered by the army
ads. For the time being the ex-
dlnon is pursuing it's mission, lin
only by facilities for obtaining
ppies
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
TnAIhMEA AND MANAGERS
MAY HAVE CONFERENCE

CHICAGO. April 27. That joint
conferences OF railway employees
and managers to discuss the demands
az 500. 600 railway trainmen for an
s-hour day will begin In Chicago in
a few weeks was the belief al noon
today when representatives OF the
brotherhood and employers went in
10 a conference 90 set the date for
beginning formal negotiations.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
ARKANSAS WILL SEND
LILY WHITE DELEGATION.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. April 81
For the first time IN thirty-two years
all the Arkansas delegates 10 the
national republican convention will
be "lily white" The whites In
charge of the state convention today
steam rolled the negroes. A resolu-
ton endorsing Roosevelt also got In
the way OF the steam roller and was
flattened. Wallace Townsend OF
Little Rock was nominated for COVER
nor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
STATE CONv|CTS TRY
To LYNCH SUSPECT
PRISONERS BECAME ENRAoED
OVER REPORT OF ASSAULT
On YOUNG GIRL.
Attempted To Lynch suspect When
He Was Taken to- the Peni-
tiary For safe
Keeping.

LANSING. Kan, April 2T.-Two
hundred prisoners enraged al the re-
ported assault on 9-year-old Edna
Dinsmore ar Topeka Tuesday at
tempted 10 mob Fred Bisseil, sus-
pect. in the penitenuary yards here
today. " III
Bissell was rushed here from Law
renee for safe keeping waen a Tope-
ka mob motored there in an effort
10 lynch him.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
1RAtNNEN Am Mt>tGLES
AGRtE 10 CDNtERENCi

CHICAGO. April 81 Represon-
tptivea of sQo.Ooo members Of rail-
way hrothcrhoods and Of railway
arrangements this afternoon pcaeti-
caily agreed to hegia Joint confer
enccs on the S-hour day demands IN
New York on June
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
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dent Wilson's demand, but her re-
ply is expected to be sent to Wash
ington early next week. Just how
tar Germany will go no one pretends
to know, but we'll informed news
papers believe that Germany will
make concessions which will suffice
to prevent a break in diplomatic re-
lations.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
british SUBMARINE
SUNK BY THE GERMANS

BERLIN, April 27.-German ma
lorces sank the British subma-
E-22 Tuesday, it was officially
Ouhced today On the same day
german submarine struck with a
edo a British cruiser of the
Flisusa type Two men of the
A Of the submarine E-22 were
Eaed by the Germans.
le E-Z2 was one of the newest
PSh type of submarines. 1t was
'sAed and built since the begin
vi 'he war. Naval records are
d'sllable but it is believed the
aarine carried a crew of between
and 80 men.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
SINKING OF HAnsHIP
BROUGHT ABOUT CRISIS

BERLIN. April 27-The recent
crisis Ia Holland when troops we're
modified and preparations made for
aar Vas due 10 the fact that the
British sank a Dutch warship. ac-
cording to reports. This fact was
concealed from the Dutch public
and the incident Was passed after
England made an apology and prom
isad TO pay indemalty
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
| GERMAN REPLY
Expected NEXT WEEK
"Ih CONFERENCE is BEING
''lD AT ARMY HEADQUAR-
TERs TODAY.
way Not Meet All United
's Demands but a Break
Is Not EN-
pected.

N-lN' April PA mo.a,rtous
|,n De with the continuance of
T.. relations between the Unit
| ana Germany in the balance
p'osress at grand army head
- 'ooay. rhe kaiser received
's OF Chancellor Won Beth
!, 'V,'"eg' General Falkenhayn,
| ue general staff of the army,
Won Holtzendorff. chief
'raity staff. and only lack
word from Washington
No.. through Ambassador Ger
many hours defining ac-
n, 'ae American submarine de-
al Understanding is that
vii not meet fully Presi-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
RUSS AIRMEN RAID
TURKS At CNpITAL

PARIS. April 27.-A Havas dis
patch from Athens says it is reliably
stated there that two Russian hydro
aeroplanes operated over Constant
nople on Monday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
BIC MOTION PICTURE
MERGER IS COMPLETED

NEW YORK. April zT.--The mer-
ger OF seven OF the biggest and rich
est motion picture companies in the
United States was completed to-
day. according TO an oflieial state
ment BY II. F.. Aitken. president OF
the Triangle Film corporation The
capital stock involved is estimated
To be between s25,000.000 and
100000 eco.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
no CONFIRMATION OF
WoMAN'S EXECUTION

WASHINGTON. April 27.-The
state department is without word or
confirmation of the report that Alice
Nazaryk. once of Chicago. has been
executed in Austria. The depart
ment. after several days of investiga-
t,oa. found that it could do nothing
10 stay the execution.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
Child Accidental, Killed.

ANNA. Texas. Apri 27.-Clyde.
the syesr-old son OF w l.. Duggan.
OF near this place broke his neck in
fall from horse Tuesday night
The boy and his sister were riding
the horse, using halter for a brit
die. The horse began TO run and
they both fell off The girl was
not seriously hurt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
VIII Improve Road.

HILLSBORO. Texas. April 81
one hundred teams have been
pledged by residents of the Midway
community to work the stretch OF
road from the Ellis county line to
the Hillsboro pike. The Milford
Hillsboro hill on the road. has been
one OF the worst places from Dallas
to Waco
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
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h''s FRIED IN ICE AND
WIRELESS ELECTRIC
LIGHTS At SHOW TODAY

COLUMBUS. O.. April a.
Eggs fried on ice and electric
lights without wires we're some
of the marvels electrical enri-
neering students at Ohio uni
versity showed at the schools
thitd annual ieleetrical show
here today
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
5000 RUSSIAN TROOPS
IN FIRST DETACHMENT

BERLIN. April 27.-oA-J i've
Thousand Russian troops were IN
cluded in the first detachment laaa-
ed al Marseilles was the INFORM
ton contained in adyiees receive
here today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
NAVAL RESERVES ASKED
TO RETURN TO STATES

WINNIPEG, April 27.-Members
of the United States naval reserves
living in Winnepeg have been in
formed to prepare to return to the
states in case of a break with Ger
many. Reserves living at other
Canadian points will be notified by
United States consuls.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
GERARD Goes TO FRONT
10 SEE THE KAISER

BERLIN. April 2T.--Ambassador
Gerard leaves today FOR grand army
headquarters 10 confer with the kais-
er Chancellor Won Bethmann-HoIl-
seq. who is with the kaiser. is ex-
pected 10 return tomorrow and be-
kin preparing the German reply 10
the American note.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
GERMAN ATTACK REPUlSED
BY CURTAIN Or FIRE

PARIS. April 2T.--Following in
tense bombardment on a front ex-
tending from AYccourt TO Pepper
Heights. north OF verdun, a small
force of Germans attempted an at
tack. The war office announced
that the attack was repuised BY a
French curtain firs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
ANOTHER ZEPPELIN RAID
ON The ENGLISH COAST

BERLIN, April 27.-A German
Zeppelin last night bombarded the
English port of Margate, the adihi-
ralty announced this afternoon.
An official statement received
from London early today reported
another Zeppelin raid on England
last night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
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SCOTT To LEAVE
FOR rHE BORDER

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. April I
Chief Of staff Scott and I
General Funston Nul leave az
SO tonight Tor ~ Paso to I
confer with General Ohrcgop.
Mexican war minister, il vas
announced az army headauar-
ters today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27

When the average man reaiizeS II
is time 10 take care Of his health ne
finds the patches won I hold
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27

} orrIeItL WHO cor TWO
} YEARS roR srr.kIN. 5
, tT>r Bi,iBf - rREE.

ALBANY. y. y. April q
Joseph F Topper, the New
York City health department
INSPECTOR convicted and sentene-
ed FOR soliciting a bribc OF five
ccnts. was paroled from sing
slng penitentiary today lie
Vas sentenced for two years.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27
GERMANS CAPTURE PART
Of BRITISH TRENCHES

BERLIN. April ~ German
troops have captured portion Of
British trenches near Glvenehy. the
var office announced this afternoon.
British counter attacks we're repuls-
sd.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27

Margate is a fishing town and sea
side resort of about 10000 inhaoi-
tants. and is east of southeast OF
London. 1t is in the county OF
Kent.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-27

Most OF those who haven't been
there are kind OF anxious 10 move 20
California
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The Daily Light gives ths ne"
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The Daily Lish, slve. The ae~s
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

ferred to the Board Of Public Works.
The following petitions for sewer
and water were referred to the sewer
and water committees.
In 18th Avenue south, for a distance
of about 300 feet, beginning at Grand
Avenue.
In Mckinley Street, commencing at
18th Avenue, running East for dis
lance Of about 200 feet.
In and along Mckinley street, the
sewer commencing at the intersection
of Mckinley street and 18th Avenue
north and run thence Easterly in and
along said Mckinley street to 18th
Avenue and the water main to be laid
from where it is already in to 18th
avenue north and sewer and water
thence northerly in and along 18th
Avenue to High street.
In 18th Avenue North between
High street and Fremont street.
In 18th Avenue south for a distance
of one block beginning at Grand Az
enue.
The petition of VIM. Corcoran ask
ing for a rebate in his taxes for sewer
was referred to the City Attorney.
The claim of Albert Kologeski filed
with the City Clerk on Feb. 8, 1916
by ". J. Conway Attorney for dam
ages sustained while driving an auto
mobile in and upon one of the public
streets of said city was referred to
the City Attorney.
The petition of Chas. Wipperman
asking for a rebate in the amount of
his front sewer and water tax was re
ferred to the City Attorney.
The petition for a New Bridge a
cross the Wisconsin River in the City
was referred to the Board of Public
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
IN nEN()RIAN

Headquarters, Wood County Post,
No. p, Department of Wisconsin:
Comrade John NJ. Lessig, a worthy
and respected member of this Post
having departed this life at his home
on the End day Of March, 1916, and
Whereas, this Post has lost a true
Comrade, a faithful and esteemed
friend, and an honored citizen; loved,
trusted and honored by all whose re-
cord will be fair and spotless es-
cutcheon to all coming time; brave,
true, loyal and sincere Comrade.
Joined Wood County Post, Oct. %,
1891, and
Resolved, that in the death of Com
rade Lessig, the Post has lost a true,
sincere and honored Comrade; who
has long been in our midst; an honor
ed and enterprising citizen; and his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

with the steam drill in the excavation
of rock in building sewers, was in
structed to buy said boiler in Milwau-
kee and to buy the truck here of the
McKinnon Wagon Co.
The people who were instrumental
in the building Of the synagogue on
the West Side on the Rossier lot on
Grand Avenue were permitted to al
low such building to remain on said lot
until April %, 1916, by a vote of IA
for and one a gainst. The Clerk call
ing the roll.
On motion and by unanimous vote
Of the Council two lights were ordered
put in on First street north between
the Green Bay track and the ice house.
On motion and by vote Of Thirteen
for and two against the Clerk calling
the roll, the Council voted to bond the
City for the purpose of building Fire
Engine House on the East Side on the
lot recently purchased from Henry
Sampson, in the sum Of 100000.
The bills Of the Electric and Water
Commission for the past month were
duly ratified by unanimous vote of
the Council, the Clerk calling the roll.
The request by the Chief of the Fire
Department for 1900 feet of new hose
for fire protection was referred to the
Mayor.
A remonstrance against paving
Baker Street from the Library to
Eighth street was read and the same
referred to the Board of Public Works
In the matter of paving Third Aven-
ue south from Grand Avenue to w. J.
Conway's place, some of the residents
on the said street appeared and fav-
ored the Improvement and some argu-
ed against it, and the matter was re
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Public Works of the City of
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin,, will receive
sealed bids for the building of a re-
inforced concrete well, in said City on
the 30th day OF March A. D., 1916
Bids will be received up to o'clock
in the afternoon of said Both day Of
March 1916.
A certified check equal to 10 per
cent of the amount of the bid must
accompany each bid.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the City Engineers Office in the
City of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
The Board Of Public Works reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
J. A. Cohen,
Chris Getzlaff,
F. H. Jackson,
Herman Plenke,
J. J. Jeffrey,
Board Of Public Works
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Council Chambers, March 7, 1916.
The Council met in regular session,
Mayor Cohen presiding
Present Aldermen Smith, Bever, H
Gaulke, Weiland, Geoghan, Holverson
Getzlaff, Plenke, Lukaseski, Gilmaster
Wittrock, Kruger, Damon, Jackson,
Benniboose and Jeffrey.
The reading of the minutes of the
last previous meeting was on motion
dispensed with and the minutes ap-
proved.
The following report of the Board
of Public Works was adopted by a
unanimous vote of the Council, the
Clerk calling the roll.
The Board of Public Works met on
March 2, 1916 at the Library building
pursuant to notice published in the
official paper on February "a, 1916
for the purpose of hearing any and
all objections to the putting in of wat
er and sewer and charging a portion
of the cost thereof to the abutting
property on eleventh Avenue north
from High Street for distance of
eight blocks; and on 18th Avenue
north between Grand Avenue and
High street; and on Grand Avenue be-
tween 18th and 21st Avenue.
There was no one appeared nor OBJ
jected to the above proposed improve
ment.
J. A. Cohen, Chris Getzlaff, F. H.
Jackson, H. Plenke, John Jeffry,
Board of Public Works.
On motion, and by a unanimous vote
of the Council the Comm ttee to whom
was referred the matter of buying a
steam boiler to be used in connection
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
RESOLUTION.

Resolutions of respect from Wood
County Relief Corps, No. AS.
AS is has pleased our Heavenly Fa-
the to take from our midst, one Of our
most devoted members, Mrs. Anna
Davis, one that always had, when
present with US a smile, and a word
Of cheer, and as we feel her loss very
keenly, and as we desire to extend a
sympathizing hand to the bereaved
husband and relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o,
We, the undersigned, have known
business tranactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by this firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, U.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Try Halls Family Pills fo~ consti-
patton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
RESOLUTION.

Resolutions of respect from Wood
County Relief Corps, No. 145.
AS it has pleased our Heavenly Fa-
the to take from our midst, one of our
most devoted members, Mrs. Anna
Hcnke, one that always had, when
present with us a smile, and word
of cheer, and as we feel her loss very
keenly, and as we desire to extend a
sympathizing hand to the bereaved
husband and relatives.
Therefore Be It Resolved, that we
spread copy of these resolutions on
our minutes and copy be sent to the
bereaVed husband and relatives.
And Be 1t Resolved Further, that
we drape our charter in mourning for
thirty days, and have these resolutions
printed in the city papers.
Respectfully submitted,
Julia Bever,
Julia Lamberton,
Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
REPUBLICATION OF A PORTION
OF THE MINUTES FOR THE
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF FE-
BRUARY, 1916.

"BE IT RESOLVED, That all that
portion Of Third street south in the
City of Grand Rapids as now laid out
between the southerly boundary line
of Oak street as the same now crosses
said Third street and the southerly
Rapids as the same extended crosses
boundary line of lot block 5 Gard
ner's Addition to the City of Grand
said Third street be graded and paved
with concrete"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
RAPIDS IS
LUCKY SEVEN
Basket Ball Team Is the Off one in
Pairing Teams for State Title.
VIII PLAY Friday Morning


The Grand Rapids high school bas-
ket ball team will not play at Mil
waukee until Friday morning.
The schedule for the first day,
Thursday, is:
1880 p. m.-Ellsworth VS.. Monroe.
$3.50 p. m.-Waukesha VS.. Edgerton.
$3.50 p. m.-Fond du Lac VS.. Gales
vile.
There being only seven teams in the
title series, Grand Rapids has drawn
seventh place and will meet. one Of the
winners of Thursday nights games
on Friday morning.
Base Ball fans always talk about
the lucky seventh" It is hoped that
the Rapids team will be benefited by
the luck of the seventh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
fri: BURNS
HOLE IN ROOF
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
The fire alarm this morning was
caused by a fire on the roof of the re-
sidence Of Mrs. H. Bradford, 553 9th
avenue south. The fire was caused by
sparks falling from the chimney. Quite
good sized hole was burned in the
roof but was quickly extinguished
with a few pals of water used by the
west side fire department.
AS the fire was close to some of the
west side factories, the east side COM
pany also responded to the alarm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

Notice is hereby given that Tues
day March 21st is registration day
and the Registration Board will be in
session that day in each voting pre-
cinct and every voter is expected to
see that his name and residence is
handed in to said board and that he
is properly listed.
Yours respectfully,
wkp B. I. Brown, City Clerk.