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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
IN
STATE DECREASE
February 1916 Losses $65,335 Less
Than in February 1915. Insur-
ance EnvOlved was $2,013,170
(By United Press Association.)

10y OIlICu Il CSS tASSOAIuGIUItsI
Madison, Wis, March 15.-Contin-
led decrease in the number and a
mount of fire losses in Wisconsin is
shown for this year in the returns
made to the fire marshal department
n the office of Commissioner of In
5urance M. J. Cleary. During tn
month of February the number OF
Tres reported was 200, with total
losses of $3O3,210. This is a consid-
cradle decrease over January, 1916,
when the total number of fires report
ed was 256 and the total losses S451, :
065, or $147,855 greater than in Feb
ruary. The total insurance on the
property involved in the February
fires was $2,013,170. A decrease over
the figures of February, 1915, is also
shown. The number of losses in that
month was 237 and the total loss $685.
545. No large or general fires occur
red during the month just past. The
principal losses reported were Water
town, Masonic temple, $4,000; Ke-
waunee, stores, 100000; Elderon,
stores, $4,000; Eden, hotel, $4,000;
Linden stores, $4,000; Camp Douglas
postofice and stores, $4,000; Ellis
worth, saloon and store, $4,000, She
boygan Theatre, $4,000; Osseo, ele-
vator; Milwaukee, International Har-
vester Company, $4,000.
A total of 35 fires were charged to
defective chimneys; "a to stoves too
near wood; 13 to stovepipes, too near
wood and 10 to carelesness with
matches. Twenty-nine fires were of
unknown origin and four attributed
to incendiarism. About one-third of
the losses, or $1O1 ,O85, were due to
the fires of unknown origin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

Promptly at 9 p. m. next Saturday
night, the big offer Of one hundred and
fifty thousand bonus votes given for
a club of $4,000 will expire. Now is
the time for every candidate to get
after subscriptions and see how many
clubs they can make by the 18th.
There is still great chance for en-
ergetic candidates to get busy and by
March 18th, secure enough subscrip-
tions to place them in the lead when
the period closes.
Candidates are cautioned not to
listen to rumors, which will be afoat
concerning the number of votes their
competitor has, as oftentimes such ru-
mors are created to discourage compe-
tition and possibly have a strong COM
petitor drop from the race, making it
easier for the promoter of such rumor
to win.
Say Nothing But Saw Wood
Candidates who feel they have a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

admitted that they have better pros
pect this year than at any time since
Emil Seidel was elected six years ago.
The non-partisan vote is divided for
the primary at least by the candidac-
les Of Joseph N. Carney, present city
treasurer, and Mayor G. A. Bading.
However, one Of these will be elimin-
ated at the primary. The Socialist
candidate, Daniel H. Hoan, is making
a strong campaign and has big fol-
lowing on account Of his good record
as city attorney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

Dorothea is the bright little daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brennan, Jr.
Although only two and one-half years
old, she has a large number of friends
who say, nothing but the first prize
of $500.00 will do for Dorothea." Big
things are expected and Dorothea will
be heard from again on April 18th.
Mr.. Brennan, is employed at The Con-
solidated mill at Biron, as electrician.
Dorothea's grandparents are Mr.. and
Mrs. John Garden, and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Brennan, Sr. All live in Grand
Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
TROOPS IN fine SHAPE
SAYS FUNSTON
Are Toughened and Hardened for "just the
Character of Campaign

Zone of the best features of this
business is the fact that the troops
are in splendid shape for the work"
General Funston said.
From a physical standpoint, they
could not be better. The time that
most of them have had on the border
has hardened and toughened them for
just the character of campaign that
they will have to undergo"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

Preparations Being Made at Columbus for Es
tabIshment OF Base OF 0perations--Re-
ported Capture OF Achjta not Confirmed

Columbus told of preparations there
to establish a base of operations in
pursuit Of Villa. Railway switches
are being built and bridges construct
ed.
Reports that 500 Carranzistas had
captured Achita, N. Mexico seems to
have been disproved because of a stat
ment from the Ell Paso and South
Western Railway that its wires were
working to Achita and all was re-
ported quiet there.
The railway report that Villista
band looted a few homes in the out
skirts Of Achita lead to the report
that the town had been captured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
VOTE FOR The
APPROPRIATION
Next Tuesday Is Registration Day That
You Are Registered and Avoid Trouble
on Election Day.

Iy sure that their name is on the roll.
And, when you go to vote on cleo
ton day be sure you vote FOR the Ap-
preparation on the special ballot.
It means that the city WILL grow
Bigger, that MORE Industries will
come here-Be sure to vote FOR the
Appropriation.
Election day is not far away, see
that your friends are informed as to
the advantages of voting FOR the Ap-
preparation on the special ballot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

A plan suggested among business
men here is to bring Attorney B. R.
Goggins Of Grand Rapids to the
eity to discuss the waterworks ques-
ion. Mr.. Goggins is stated to be
unusually well informed regarding
he problem Of municipal ownership.
Stevens Point Journal.
J. E. Gillespie was in Stevens Point
Tuesday on business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

TUESDAY CLUB

Mrs. Guy o. Babcock delightfully."-
entertained the Tuesday Club at Cards
on Tuesday afternoon. Following
pleasant afternoon spent in playing
Bridge, Mrs. George Berkey was a
warded the prize for the highest score.
Mrs. Guy Wood of Eau Claire was "a
warded the guest prize.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
Senate AUTHORIZED
ARMY Of 100000
Upper House Fools Away Valuable Time Dis
cussing Whole Preparedness Program

opposed to long term enlistments and
said in the present instance he was
sure men could be obtained more cas-
lily If they could be assured they would
not be taken from civil life too long,
but before the resolution could be a
dopted the senate enjoyed unlimited
debate in a long discussion. The
whole preparedness program was talk
ed over despite plans by the senate
committee for immediate action.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

Don't forget to register on registra-
tion day, March 21. Be sure you are
in position to take full benefit of your
rights as a citizen.
Don't let the fact that some other
time, the board has put your name on
the register-go yourself and see that
your name Is THERE-then you won't
have any trouble on election day.
Those who have moved from one
ward to another should be especial
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
(By United Press Association }

Washington, D. c., March 15.-The
senate this afternoon adopted the
Hay-Chamberlain resolution for imme
diate increase in the regular army to
100000 men,
The only fight on the measure was
made by Hoke Smith who proposed
an amendment that the men be en-
listed for two years instead of the US
ual four. He announced himself as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
Freight
WRECK On 500

Eleven cars of 500 line freight
No. 122 were derailed near Romeo
Monday morning. The cars went
through bridge demolishing it, the
cars being thrown in all directions,
A bridge crew from Chippewa Falls
and wrecker from Stevens Point were
called. The bridge was replaced
and traffic opened at 1912 in the
evening. Passenger trains Nos. {
6, II and II were detoured around
the wreck by way of Owen and Cur
It's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
HEMLOCK BARK
GOESUP IN PRICE
Raising of Price of Bark VIII Prevent
Raising Price of Lumber, Say
Lumbermen.
(By United Press Association. }

Oshkosh, Wis, March 15.-Advises
from the Northern Hemlock and Hard
wood Manufacturers Association to-
day indicated that the prices Of hem
lock bark is raising rapidly. This, the
lumbermen said, allowed them to make
a profit on their product without rails
ing the price of lumber.
The price for bark has risen from
$11 to $12 and $13 cord within few
weeks. It will probably go higher,
lumber men stated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
0SBOIJRNE
PERJURY
DISMISSED
Warden of Sing Sing Prison Freed of
Charges of Diedling Inyestiga-
ton.
(By United Press Association.) }

"
White Plains, N. Y, March Is. =
The indictment against Warden Thorn
as Mot Osbourne Of Sing Sing charg-
ed with perjury was dismissed today
by Supreme Court Justice Tompkins
before the defense was to begin pre-
senting its case.
Justice Tompkins sustained two
counts OF motion to dismiss, First,
that the Diedling investigation before
which he was alleged to have commit
ted perjury had no authority to in
quire into prison conditions, and Sc
cond, that the perjury charges had not
been proved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
BIG WAUSAU
Mill TO START
CBy United Press Association.)

Wausau, Wis, March Is : The
100000 plant of the H. E. McEach-
ron mills probably will start opera
tions this week. 1t will have a capa-
city of 700 barrels of product every
"a hours. The company will make
wheat and ryefour, corn meal, break
fast foods, hominy feed, brewers grits
and stock and chicken feed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

announced that an examination for
one midshipman at the United States
Naval Academy, Annapolis, will be
held in the Eighth congressional dis
trict. March 25 has been set as the
date and examinations will be held
simultaneously at Stevens Point,
Waupaca and Shawano.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
(By United Press Association }

San Antonio, Tex, March 15.-Gen-
eral Fred Funston, commander in
chief of the troops on the border pre-
dicted today in an interview with the
United Press that the chase of Villa
will be hard and difficult campaign.
He said, General Pershing, COM
mander in the field, has his orders
and will move when ready"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
At The PHOTO
PLAY HOUSES

Probably never before in the his
tory of FINLAND has such a galaxy of
comedians and cemeriennes been brot
together in one picture as are pre-
sented in Fatty and The Broadway
Stars at the Palace tonight. The fol-
lowing comedians and condolences of
national reputation take part in the
production of this screaming comedy:
Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle, Weber &
Fields, Sam Bernard, Willie Collier,
Joe Jackson, Chester Conklin, Bert
Clark, Mack Sennett and Charles Muir
ray.
The big feature picture tonight is
Jordon Is A Hard Road, a five reel D.
W. Griffith production featuring Doro-
thy Gish, Frank Campean and Owen
Moore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

Tonight is Paramount night at the
Ideal and a very fine program has
been secured. Jesse L. Lasky in as
sociation with David Belasco, presents
Edith Wynne Mathison in a beauti-
full presentation of David Belasco's
great success, The Governess Lady,
which is very interesting story of
an ambitious husband and a home low
ing wife.
Tomorrow night a supreme photo
play in five thrilling acts entitled the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

Rollin Brooker and L. A. Charter
have returned to their home at Ste
vens Point after a visit in the city
with friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
(By United Press Association }

by United Press Association.)
Ell Paso, Texas, March 15.-The mil
itary censorship unprecedented in the
history of American army has been
so rigidly enforced that none but mil
itary officials know as yet whether an
American invasion Of Mexico has be-
gun.
Despite rumors from scores of
points that the invasion has been star
ted the telegraph lines from Column
bus, New Mexico and other points
where troops are modified are held
in such strict hands that nothing can
oe confirmed.
Censored telephone reports from
Lure of Hearts Desire will be the fea-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16
SOCIALISTS May
COME BACK IN
MILWAUKEE
(By United Press Association.)

Milwaukee, Wis, March 15.-Wil
Milwaukee again be under Socialist
rule after the spring municipal cleo
ton?
This is the question which politi-
clans were asking today and even the
bitterest opponents Of the Socialists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

FORCALjETSHIP

Congressman E. E. Browne has
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-16

Lure of Hearts Desire will be the fea-
5Ure.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-05-27

WI, not invest your savings in
the very best Bonds are the
aSfest form of security known 70
man.
Write for circular giving list of
high grade bonds paving from
! To 81
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01

cur Own may be speedily realized.
On = :elomme2 ja-jon from sen.
;;,,n@:on, commanding the Southern
dep rtment, and in order to relieve
that department as Tar as possible OF
the work Q: completing the equip
Ment Of the troops OF the seyera
States, orders were issued July Is,
1916, to department commanders, Dy
whom the movement Of troops to the
border is regulated, to hold all Ogani-
cations until they are completely
equipped and ready in every respect
to move. l take it, then, that as soon
as your State troops are completely
ready. both as to strength and equip
ment, the commanding general of the
Eastern department, who will be noti-
fed by the mastering Office on duty
in your State, will promptly issue
orders for their movement.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01
FOB AUDITOR

Thereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Office of auditor for
Newberry county and will abide by
the rules of the Democratic primary.
J. MOODY BEDENBAUGH.
1 hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of county auditor,
subject to the rules Of the Democratic
primary.
]. B. HALFACRE.
hereby announce myself as can
didate for the position Of auditor for
Newberry county, subject to the rules
Of the Democratic party.
W. R. REID.
I respectfully announce my cand1-
dacy to the good people of NeWberry
county for REELECTION to the Of
flee Of county auditor. If reelected 1
pledge to perform the duties encum-
bent on me in strictly temperate,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01
SECRETARY OF WAR
WRITES GOVERNOR
Intimates That Units May Be
Held Until Recruited to War
Strength.

Newton D. Baker, secretary of war,
replying to an inquiry from Gov. Man
ming as to the intentions of the war
department respecting he South Car
olina units in the National Guard Of
the United tSates now encamped at
Styx, near Columbia, intimated yes
terday, in a letter TO the governor,
that the organizations in question
would likely be held until they are
completely equipped and ready in
every respect to move. both as
to strength and equipment" Whether
or not this means that the units at
Camp Moore will be held there until
recruited to war strength nobody in
Columbia or at the camp was prepar-
ed last night to say. The infantry
regiment are far below war strength
which is $50 men to the company
Secretary Baker writes the governor
as follows:
"I take pleasure in acknowledging
your personal letter of the 17th in.
stant, on the subject Of the readiness
of your troops to go to the border
and their great desire to see service
there
''In reply thereto, I want to express
appreciation of the spirit animatin2
the South Carolina troops, togethe:
with the hope @5at their desires and
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01
FOR PROBATE JUDGE

Tre many friends of ]. B. Bake:
announce him candidate fer probate
judge OF Newberry county and pledge
him to abide the rules of the Demo-
cratic party.
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for probate judge of Newberry
county for the unexpired term Of c
c. Schumpert and will abide the rules
of the Democratic party.
J. M. K. BUSHARDT.
w. F. Ewart is announced as a
candidate for probate judge for the
unexpired term of g. c. Schumpert
and will abide the rules Of the Demo-
cratic party.
DR.. Van Smith is hereby announced
as candidate for the uneXpired term
OF probate judge of Newberry county.
subject to the Democratic primary.
FOB SUPERVISOR
I hereby announce myself as can
didate for supervisor for NeWberry
county, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary.
HENRY M. BOOZER-
1 hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection to the ofice Of
supervisor for Newberry county and
will abide by the rules and regula-
tions of the Democratic primary elec-
ton.
n cAEpT ~
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01


I am a candidate for reelection TO
the Office of county commissioner
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary.
J. W. EPTING.
I announce myself a candidate for
the Office of county commissioner
and. will abide the rules Of the DEM
ocradc party.
s. j. CROMER.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for county commissioner and
will abide the rules Of the Democratic
party.
FELIX A. GRAHAM.
/ hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the oaice Of
county commissioner Of ,NeWberry
county, and will abide the rules Of
the Democratic party.
L. C. LIVINGSTON.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01
FORHOUSB OF REPRESENTATIVES,

The name of w. B. Boinest is here
by Submitted to the Democratic vot-
ers of Newberry county as candi-
date for the house of representatives,
subject to all the rules Of the Demo-
cratic primary.
FRIENDS.
am a candidate for the house Of
representatives, subject to the rules
of the Democratic party.
H. H. EVANS.
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the house of representa-
tives, subject to the rules OF the
Democratic primary election.
IT. A. DOMINLCK.
I am a candidate for the house Of
representatives, subject to the rules
of the Democratic party
]. VIM. FOLK, M. D.
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the house Of representa-
tives, subject to the rules Of the
Democratic primary election.
EUsToN N. KIBGERI
W. I. Herbert Is hereby announced
as candidate for the legislature and
will abide the results Of the Demo
cratic primary.
Geo. S. Mower is hereby announced
as a. candidate for nomination for the
house Of representatives in the ap-
proaching Democratic primary, sub
ject to the rules of said primary.
C. T. Wyche is hereby announced
IS a candidate for the legislature and
will abide the rules of the Democratic
primary
FOR CLERK OF COURT
I hereby announce myself a cand1-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01
Respectfully yours,
CLEMSON on. WILSON,
FOB COUNTY TREASURER


hereby announce myself for treas
urer of Newberry county, subject to
the rules of the Democratic party.
JAS. F. EPTING.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office OF
county treasurer and will abide by
the rules and regulations of the Dem
ocratic primary.
JNO. L. EPPS.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of county treasurer,
subject to the rules of che Democratic
primary. / will appreciate your sup
port. Should 1 be elected, will de-
vote the best efforts of my life to the
discharge of the duties of the Office.
WILLIAM E. PELHAM, sR.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of county treasurer
and will abide the rules Of the Demo
cratic primary election.
E. NJ LANE.
1 hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of county treas
urer. subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic primary.
CLAUDE C. SCHUMPERT.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS
CARD

There is rumor being circulated
to the effect that Hon. Wyatt Aiken is
not a candidate for reelection as Con-
gresham from this district. We take
this means of correcting same.
Knowing his true worth as a man and
recognizing his splendid service in
Congress, we take pleasure in an
nouncing that he is a candidate for
reelection.
Friends.
1 am a candidate for congress from
the Third congressional district, sub
iect to the rules Of the Democratic
primary.
A. H. DAGNALL.
FRED DOMINICK Is. A CANDI-
DATE FOR CONGRHSS SUBJECT
TO THE RULES OF THE DEMO.
CRATIC PARTY.
hereby announce myself as can
didate for congress from the Third
district, subject to the Democratic
primary.
JOHN A. HORTON.
I announce myself a candidate for
congress from the Third district.
will abide the rules, regulations and
results of the Democratic primary.
HENRY C. TILLNGAN.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01
NEAL w. WORKMAN.
FOR SOLICITOR. STH CIRCUIT

rum SUL1CIlUh> OH CIhGO1I
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Office of Solicitor Of the
Eighth Judicial circuit of South Caro-
lima composed of the counties of Abbe-
vile, Greenwood, Uaurens and New
Derry, SUBJECT to the rules Of the Dem
ocratic primary.
B. CHAPMAN.
hereby announce myself a. candi-
date for solicitor of the Eighth circuit
composed of the counties Of Green
wood, Abbevil1e, Laurens and New
berry and will abide the rules Of the
Democratic primary election.
HOMER S. BLACKWELL.
T. Frank McCord is hereby an
nounced as candidate for solicitor of
the Eighth judicial circuit. subject 70
Democratic primary.
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for solicitor Of the Eighth
judicial district, composed of tAbbe-
vile, Laurens, Newberry, and Green
wood counties, subject to the rules OF
the Democratic primary.
GEO. T. MAGILL.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-01

1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of magistrate for
No. 4 township, and pledge myself to
ABIDE by the result Of the primary
election of the Democratic, party.
JNO. w. SCOTT.
I am a candidate for reelection to
the Office of magistrate for No. 4
township and will abide the rules OF
the Democratic party.
R. M. AUGHTRY.