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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-17

tholdt Of the German air service, brought
down his fifth enemy aeropisne, a British
biplsne, near Peronne, in Belgium, on
Sunday, the German war ONCE announced
today
The official statement Of the War ONCE
made no mention Of fighting in the verdun
sector nor on any other part of the west
front
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-17
Eight New Fire Hosemen Appointed

Director Wilson, of the Department Of
Public Safety, today appointed eight new
hosemen in the Bureau of Fire at 5000
each. The new fremen are George w.
wolfnger. 3645 North 9Th st; Edwin c.
Voly, 4437 Edgemont street: George II.
Kington, 2026 South 22d street Joseph L.
McGinty, 1909 South 10th; George j. Muir
ray, 1854 South Dover street; Oscar Till.
burn. Rowland avenue. Holmesburg; Ed
win f. Sharpe. $3.50 North Front, and
Francis Il. Morton, 55st Hermitage street
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BRITISH AIRMEN ROUSE
TERROR AMONG TURKS
Three Aviators Shell Con-
stantinople, While Another
Raids Adrianople

T.
The raid of British aviators over Con-
stantinople caused reign of terror
among the Turks. Information was re-
ceved here today that much damage was
done in the Turkish capital by fires set by
incendary bombs.
Although the flight was one of great
length, the airmen being compelled to
travel 800 miles and, although they were
fired upon and had to pass through
storms. all three of the machines returned
safely to their base.
Four machines were in the squadron
which set out on Friday. but one devoted
itself to bombarding Adrianople. where
considerable damage was done to the rail-
way. A violent explosion occurred at
Adrlanople. and it is believed that ammu-
milton stored there by the Germans was
exploded by a projectile from. the raiding
aeroplanes,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-17
ARTILLERY BUSY,
INFANTRY RESTS
ON VERDUN FRONT
Germans Direct Cannonade
Against Foe on West
Bank of Meuse
FRENCH WIN TRENCHES

PARIS. April II.
German artillery directed violent
cannonade against French positions on
the west bank Of the Meuse last night
but there were no important infantry
fights on the Verdun front, the war once
reported today
The bombardment was particularly
violent in Avocourt Wood, where the
Germans have been shelling French works
heavily since Saturday morning, on Dead
Mans Hill and in the Cumieres Wood
The French did not return to the at
tack on the east bank of the Meuse,
where a sudden charge Saturday night
resulted in the capture of German trench
portions south of Douaumont with zoo
prisoners. The night was calm on this
front excepting south of Haudroinont
where artillery on both sides was active.
BERLIN. April i7.-Lieutenant Ber.
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Russian right flank, to cause the removal
of Russian troops from the centre to the
Black Sea coast Relying upon the con-
seduent weakening Of the Russian centre,
the Turks then hurled their main forces.
hoping to break through and compel the
coast group of Russian forces TO retreat
for fear of being surrounded and cut on
from their communications.
But the Russians were able successfully
TO meet the series of Turkish assaults
without giving way, and after six days of
the most severe fighting since the fall OF
Erzer,im, the Turks fell back and the Rus
slams. after taking prisoner considerable
number OF Turkish troops who, confident
of the success of their attack, ventured
too far into the Russian lines, resumed the
advance.
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GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
IN ACCORD ON U-BOAT WAR

7 = bETtIITN, NpFlT II.
Germany and Austria Hungary are in
fun accord in international questions that
have recently arisen, it was announced to-
day. Baron Burian. the Austro- Hungarian
Foreign Minister. left for Vienna last night
after all pending questions had been dis
cussed with Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg and German Foreign Minister
Won Jagow.
Though II was stated today that no
special matters were demanding immedl-
ate conference and that Baron Burian's
visit was made i'm the regular course of
events, 1t is understood that submarine
warfare was the topic at a meeting that
lasted an entire day.
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MAKING NO MORE SHELLS
New Castle, Pa, Plant Retaliates
When Strike Is Called

NEW CASTLE, Pa. April 17.--Manu-
facture of shells at the plant of the
Standard Steel Car Company will be dis
continued, according to orders issued by
w. c. Graham, general manager of the
local factory.
This action followed the strike Saturday
of men engaged in the manufacture of
shells meeting of strikers and men
employed In other departments has been
held and in retaliation for the company's g
action an effort will be made tomorrow to
close every department of the concern.
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INDICTMENT OF SCHILLER y
FOR PIRACY EXPECTED TODAY
Grand Jury Considering Case of Man
Who Captured Matoppo

WILMINGTON. Del. April 17.-An in
dictment against Ernest Schiller, alias
Reginald Hudson for piracy on the high
seas. as a result of his capture of the
British steamship AIatopNo off the New
Jersey coast is expected this afternoon.
The case against Schiller was taken
up this morning by the Grand Jury, in
the United States District Court.
In addition to the members of the
crew OF the Matoppo, who were originally
summoned as witnesses, Police Captain
Thomas ]. Tunney. of New York, is also
here to appear. He arrested the three
men in New York, who are believed to
have been in league with Schiller to
blow up boat.
Meanwhile, 1t is reported that Schiller
may be deported TO England as it is said
an agent of the immigration Bureau at
washington is in the city
Local authorities, however, decline to
verify this report.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-17
Midvale Steel Worker Falls Dead

Andrew waIyiowslsy. ss years old, Of
2fs1 Runner street, walked into the Of
fee Of the Midvale steel Works today.
where he is employed. and asked to 90
home "f feel SICK" he explained A
minute later, he placed his hand to his
heart, reeled and fell to the floor dead
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-17

Two hundred of shooting stars fall on the eArth
each day. Why is nobody killed?
Where was Henry Hudson trying to go when ne dlS-
covered the Hudson River?
What Is the largest animal that ever liVedE
viii diamonds burn?
What is the difference between diamond the lead Oh
a pencil and lump OF coal?
Where does the Gulf Stream stop? -.
Why does carbon in a motor make motor run sio"'
why is 1t cooler after storm? .. -, A..
How will stone sink in the deepest parts "a 'AS
ocean?
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03
FARMERS DAY

Daily Reporter, Grand Rapids, Wis.
July 81, 1916.
Dear Sirs:-The Fourth Annual
Farmers Day will be held at the
Marshfield Branch Experiment Sta
ton on Friday, August II. An inter
esting program has been prepared
touching on important farm topics
which is sure to interest anyone who
is farmer or has interest in common
with the farmer.
The question of Farm Drainage is
one that will receive a good deal of
consideration. Mr. E. R. Jones the
expert for the College of Agricultur-
will speak on the question of Farm
Drainage and discussion is to follow
by farmers and others interested in
this work. The results of tile drain
age on the Experimental Station Farm
will also be taken up by Mr.. F. L.
Musbach, in charge of the Station.
Miss E. B. Kelley of the Home E.
economies staff of the University is to
give a demonstration in the canning
and preserving of fruits and vegeta-
bles. Miss Kelley's work last year was
appreciated by all who were present
and her work this year will be just
as interesting as last year.
A special program has been pre-
pared for the boys including number
of athletic stunts as we'll as some in
structional work on farm questions.
Inspection of farm crops on the
Branch Station comes in the after
noon.
The program starts promptly at
1890 o'clock.
I trust you will find space for a part
or all of the above announcement.
With thanks I am,
Very truly yours,
F. L. Musbach.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03

on his record and feels that he is
Justly entitled to a second term.
Isaac P. Witter has been encourag-
ed by his Stalwart friends through
out the district, to make the run for
the nomination. He has also received
encourag cement from some of his local
Progressive Republican friends on ac-
count Of personal reasons and to have
the Senatorship in Grand Rapids and
Wood county. The contest we hope
will be friendly. The Daily and Week
ly Reporter want to be friendly to
both candidates up to the primaries
after which it will give the success
full nominee hearty support for the
election.
However, we want to say, that
while Mr. I. P. Witter is candidate
we had nothing to do in bringing him
out as a candidate against Mr.. Monk
we want to say in his behalf that if
he succeeds in securing the nomina-
ton and election he will be fair and
just to both branches of his party
and the people as a whole
Isaac P. Witter is a native of Grand
Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin. A
graduate Of our local schools and the
State University, at Madison. He is
an experienced business man on large
scales. Banker, merchant and paper
manufacturer. A man of pleasing ad-
dress and manners. A man we'll quail
+ fled by experience in public matters
to fit him for the place he seeks. He
will undoubtedly carry Grand Rapids
and Wood county against Mr.. Monk,
but whether it will be sufficiently large
to overcome Clark county majority for
him in his home county will be a
question to decide. We believe each
man will carry his home county. We
| hope the contest may be carried on
friendly and whichever man is nomi-
| pa+nd will bn nloctnd and tho naopIn
will be assured of an able representa-
tive in the State Senate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03
N. & N. 4.
MAKES BULLETIN
PUBLIC
Matters of Interest to All Citizens of
Grand Rapids.

The following bulletin issued by
the Merchants and Manufacturers
Association is made public because of
the matters of interest in it to all
real citizens Of the community.
Special attention is called to the
part regarding the change of name.
The new ratings, the matter of uni
versal military training and the fact
that Grand Rapids now has voice in
National Affairs.
Bulletin No 81
Merchants and Manufacturers As
ISOLATION July II, 1916
To Change City's Name
From time to time complaint has
been current that our mail matter, ex-
press and freight thru carelessness
or by lack of sufficient direction, is
missent to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
To rectify this condition of affairs,
it has on numerous occasions been sug
gested that the name of our city be
changed to one that will not con-
fiict with the Michigan city.
At the present writing the agitation
for this proposed change has assum-
ed greater proportions than hereto
fore. For this reason and to ascer-
tain to what extent this movement
is warranted, the Association is TAX
ing a Referendum on the subject a.
mong its members.
The business man is most vitality af-
fected and is in a position to know to
just what extent the complained of
conditions exist. Members will Their
for assist in determining this vital
question by voting the enclosed card
and returning same promptly to this
office for compilation. Each member
has a number, so it will not be ne
cessary for him to sign the ballot and
is therefor confidential. The result
will be made known in the next Bull
letin.
1t might be we'll for members to
bear in mind and fully consider the
following questions before voting.
That sentiment will influence great
many is possibly true, yet on the other
hand if the arguments, facts, etc are
of such weight as to suggest a change,
sentiment should be laid aside.
1, What per cent of mail, freight
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03

A few months later he was adopted
by family that moved to the east
and his parents lost all trace of him,
His adopted parents gave him a good
education, paying his expenses at the
University of Wisconsin. After leav-
ing college, young Porter, who had
taken the name of Newton from his
adopted parents, returned to the
Pacific northwest, where he engaged
in the insurance business. 1t was
while living in Portland, Ore, that he
met his sister, Miss Elizabeth Porter,
who was attending a girls seminary
there. The pair became infatuated,
and entirely ignorant of the relation
existing between them, were married.
That was nine years ago. The 9TH
er day while searching through an
old trunk, Newton found a long-lost
loclzet. He pried it open, and found
that it contained a tin-type likeness
of his parents, given him when he
went to the orphanage in 1880. When
he showed it to his wife she tainted
away. The picture was one of her
own father and mother, taken years
ago. She had know of a brother,
two years her senior, but had never
heard what had become of him. The
Porters, brother and sister, are now
on their way to Eugene, Ore, to visit
their parents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03
Candidate For Sheriff.

Albert J. CoweIl's announcement for
Sheriff on the Republican ticket at
the September 5th primaries will be
found in another column of this is
Sue. For those who are not acquaint-
ed with Mr. Cowel' we are glad to
say that he is native of Milwaukee
county, Wisconsin, where he was edu-
Gated and raised to manhood. Later
he was a resident farmer in Waukesha
county and 16 years ago he came to
Wood county where he located on a
farm in the town of Arpin. He still
owns his farm, but it is rented. He
also owns a house and two lots in
Grand Rapids, where he now resides.
Mr. Cowell served as sheriff of Wood
county one term and gave excellent
satisfaction. He is now asking for a
second term which is usually conced-
ed where an officer has given salts
faction. Mr.. Coweu is a very pleas
ant man to meet and if nominated and
elected will serve Wood county better
than he did before because of the ex-
perience he has had.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03
A PRETTY HOME
WEDDING
From Portage County Press:

From Portage County Press:
At the home of the brides father,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kehl in the town
of Almond, on Sunday afternoon,
July %, 1916, at 4.30 o'clock occurred
the marriage of Miss Mabel L. Kehl
to Adolph C. Dernbach, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Dernbach of Grand
Rapids
To the strains of the wedding
march played by Miss Clara Martin
the wedding party, led by little
Evelyn Martin as ring bearer, de-
scended the stairs and took their
places under an arch of yellow and
white from which hung large white
wedding bell, here they were met by
Rev. Anton Hatlestad of the English
M. E. church Of this village who per-
formed the double ring service in the
presence of about so relatives and
close friends of the contracting
parties.
Miss Lorraine Kehl, a sister of the
bride, acted as bridesmaid and Albert
Hanback,, cousin of the bride, acted
as best man.
The bride was beautifully attired
in q gown of cream satin with silk
chiffon draperies and carried a
bouquet of white carnations. Her
head dress was wreath of blooming
myrtle interviewer with ferns.
The brides maid wore a dress of
pink chiffon and carried pink car
nations.
Both the groom and groomsman
wore the conventional black.
After the ceremony and congrat u-
lations the guests sat down to a
bountiful six o'clock dinner which
had been prepared for the occasion,
| the tables being presided over by the
Misses Amy Hanback,, Laona Kar-
nopp and Clara Martin. In the dining
room as well as the living room and
parlOr the color scheme of yellow
and white had been successfully car
ried out.
During the evening probably $50
people called at the Kehl home and
extended congratulations to the
happy couple. The Almond band
also went out and rendered several
choice selections in their honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dernbach were the
recipients of many beautiful and use
full gifts, among them being linen,
silverware, cut glass and $4,000 in
money.
Both these young people have
| lived in Almond from their childhood
the groom moving to Grand Rapids.
where he is interested in the cigar
business with his father, less than a
year ago. They have host of
friends in and around Almond whose
best wishes for long life of happi-
ness and prosperity will follow them
to their future home in Grand Rapids,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03
MERLIN HULL
FOR SECRETARY
Of STATE
From Vesper State Center:

From Vesper State Center:
We trust that the newspaper fra
ternity of Wood county as well as the
state will avail themselves of the on
portunity Of speaking a deserving
good word in behalf of the candidacy
OF Merlin Hull, editor of the Jackson
County Journal, for the office of Sec
rotary of State. It has been our plea
sure to know Mr.. Hull personally for
the last dozen or more years, and we
have nothing but good to report of
him. Our associations with him have
been varied. We were employed upon
a competitive paper at one time in
his county. We have been associated
with him during two sessions of the
state legislature and he is now serving
as president Of the Central Wiconsin
Press association of which we are
members. During all these associat-
ions we have always found Mr.. Hull
honest and honorable above reproach.
We could not consistently shy rock
at him if we so desired.
Mr.. Hull has remarkable oualifca-
tons for the office of Secretary of
State. Aside from being an editor ne
IS practicing attorney and has serv-
ed three terms in the state legisla-
ture In earlier life he used to read
proof IN the government printing of
hce at Washington. Later he read
proof in the West Publishing Co., law
printing establishment, of Minneapo-
lis. In all he possesses excellent
qualifications for the detail work in
connection with the office of Score
tary of State, and we hope that his
newspaper brethren will be charitable
enough to speak deserving word to
the public in behalf of their fellow
worker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03
AUTOHITS
YOUNGLADY

Mable Doughty was accidently
knocked down by an automobile driv-
en- by Curtis Boorman last evening at
the corner of Third and Grand Ave
nue.
Miss Doughty and two other girls
were about to cross Third avenue when
the car approached, the horn was
footed and the girls stopped, just as
the car rounded the corner, Miss Dou-
ghty attempted to cross in front of it
and was struck by the fender and
knocked down. She was not seriously
hurt but tainted from fright. The
car was stopped and attention given
to the young lady.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03

the Heart Of Wisconsin. The beauti-
full song which opened the Elks min
strels few years ago and which has
become part and parcel of the city,
was named Grand Rapids, the Heart
of Wisconsin.
It would seem too bad to have to
operate on the Heart of Wisconsin, by
cutting out the Grand old name by
which it has been known for years
and grating on to it something else
that might not "take."
And then the city would have to go
to the expense of having the name on
the Big Base Drum of the band chang
ed and that would cost S.. Nix-the
pierced hear on the drum is a good
advertisement for the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03
Candidate for Sheriff.

Fred Beel the we'll known wrestler
>and farmer Of Marshfeld was in the
city Friday with a party of friends
calling on his acquaintance and an
nouncing the fact that he was a can.
didate before the September primar-
les for the office of Sheriff on the Dem
ocratic ticket. While here he called
at this office and we found him
pleasant gentleman to meet with. He
was born in Germany and came to
this country with his parents when
a mere boy. They settled near Marsh
field on a farm where he was raised
and educated to manhood He has
many merits that fit him for the
office he seeks. The Democrats VIII
have a three cornered fight for the
nomination Messrs. Dick Johnson of
Grand Rapids, Keifer and Beel of
Marshfield, are seeking the nomina-
ton. There are also two candidates
seeking the nomination on the Re-
publican ticket Messrs. J. E. Norn-
ington Of Biron, and A. j. CoweI of
Arpin. In all these candidates the
people ought to be able to select a
good man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-03

1t is always pleasure for US to
say a good word for a man who is es-
peciaIly well qualified for the office he
seeks by training and experience
Sam Church, the druggist, will be
well remembered for the efficiency
he displayed in the discharge of his
duties as City Treasurer for the City
Of Grand Rapids. His records were
exceptionally well kept and systemic
ed so that he could wait upon the
public promptly and efficiently He has
a host Of friends in Grand Rapids and
Wood County who will put themselves
out to help him secure the nomination.
If he is nominated he certainly will
be elected for the entire Republican
ticket will be elected from President
down to Coroner