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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
STATE FAIR To
LAST SEVEN DAYS
Wild West Show Instead of Pike. Pre-
miums List Has Been Revised.
(By United Press Association. !


MILWAUKEE, March 4.-The next
Wisconsin State Fair will be a seven
day affair according to a decision
reached at meeting of the state of
fcials and the advisory board here to-
day.
Racing will start on Monday and
close on Thursday. On the Sunday
previous to the fair there will be
congress and exhibition of flying ma
chimes. Auto races will be staged on
Friday and Saturday.
Eight bands from different parts of
the state will furnish music. In place
of the Pike, which sickened many Wis
itors last year, a Wild West Show
will be the main attraction.
The premium list has been rivised
during the last 80 days and each de-
partment brought up to a standard,
aiming at greater efficiency. Among
those attending the conference was B.
F. Wilson of Wausau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
TRIAL Of NEENAH
POLICE CHIEF
On TODAY
Chief Brown Charged With Failing
Memory and Uncivil Dealing
With Citizens.
(By United Press Association

NEENAH, Wis, March 7.-Charges
against chief of police James Brown
of this city were scheduled to be tried
before the fire and police commission
here today. The charges were filed
after an investigation of the commits
sion following the release of three
prisoners who had been arrested by
the night officer.
Brown was suspended pending an
investigation. Charges were filed by
the commission declaring that Brown
was unfit for the position because of
failing memory and because he was
uncivil in his dealings with residents
of Neenah
He is expected to fight the charges
when they are heard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
KINGS AND QUEENS OF THE
FISH WORLD ARE FLIRTING
THEIR TAILS IN CHICAGO
(By United Press Association }

CHICAGO, H., March 4.-Fish of
all species were on exhibition here
today as the Chicago Aquarium So
ciety sported its first real fish show.
The show is being held in the Art In
stitute. It will end March II. Fish
ermen from all over the world have
contributed exhibits to the show. A
Tank of typical fish, each colored in
all the delicate shades of the rainbow,
formed the most attractive single col
lection. Fishermen are looking for
ward to an evening during the show
not yet set, when they will swap fish
stories.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

The President, it is understood, has
been advised by the Attorney Gener-
ais Office that General Scott, chief
Of staff, can not be retained as secre-
tary of war longer than next Satur-
day when his 30 day appointment ex-
pires.
Baker viii be secretary of war it
was officially admitted at the White
House this afternoon.
Baker who twice declined to be-
come secretary of the Interior when
the cabinet was first formed, has ac-
cepted the place made vacant by the
resignation of Lindley M. Garrison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
ANCIENT HISTORY Of GRAND
RAPIDS AND WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1877
SO Years Ago.. E. Ingraham, Pub
Usher, III. B. Philleo, Editor
April 26, 1877.

Harry Compton's bucephalas which
aforesaid buceph, distributes grocer
les not exactly from grocerie to gro
cerie, but from 'ouse to 'ouse ran a
race with the delivery wagon on last
Friday The wagon was like mules
tail, a little behind but kept up re-
markedly well. Carrie was driving
the wag carries one for every ten de-
liveries or more a day-and she ran
buceph, plump into DR.. Writer'S brew
cry vault underneath the postoffice, or
rather he struck the make-believe
granite railing, and so didn't go to
his bier. Buceph, looked as surpris-
ed as if we'd axed him for a revenue
stamp Such spirit in a 'oss deserves
one. Billy Jones says they sell the
best dollar tea in town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
MILLER FOUND
NOT GUILTY

The decision in the case of the
State of Wisconsin against Alfred
H. Miller was decided this morning
by Judge E. N. Pomainville and the
decision was that Miller is not gull
ty. 1t appearing that he is willing to
send his children to school as soon as
road is built. The children are get
ting substantially the same education
that is received at the public schools
of Arpin. w. E. Wheelan was Miller's
attorney and district Attorney John
Roberts appeared for the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
RAPIDS MEETS
POINT IVFIRST
((UINT BATTLE
Struggle To Represent SECTION IN
BASKET BALL Tournament To
Start On Thursday.

The Basket Ball Tournament to see
which high school represents this sec
ton in the state championship games
will start Thursday at Stevens Point
Grand Rapids will meet Stevens Point
Thursday. night.
There are twelve teams entered in
the Stevens Point Normal games. The
losers Of the first games will play
among themselves as a second chance
to go against the winners-this prac-
tically gives the teams a second
chance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
WATCH CHILD FOR WORMS

Worms sap a child's strength, rob
child of food and make child fretful,
irritated, nervous. Watch stool and
at first sign or suspicion of worms
give one-half to one lozenge Kicka-
poo Worm Killer, a candy worm re-
mover. Gives immediate results, is
laxative. Paralizes and removes the
worms, improves digestion and gen.
eral health of child. Continue giving
Kickapoo Worm Killer until all signs
of worms are gone. 25c at your Drug
gist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

through, and planned to marry Miss
Youker He said he left Marian cry
ing, that she called TO him and he re-
turned and found her dying Dady's
theory is that Orpet gave Marian
poison instead of the abortive medi-
cine her letters showed she had re-
ceived from him before, and that he
gave it to her with wilful intent to
clear his path of a light o. love "
The question for the Grand Jury to
decide is the same that faced a cor
oner's jury: Murder or Suicide =?
Which ?" The Coroner's jury, made
no attempt to answer the question in
its verdict rendered February p.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Messrs Clyde Kimler and George
Collins who were discharged this morn
ing from the County jail, became hill
arious again and abusive to the Chief
Of Police. They were brought before
Justice Pomainville who gave them
each thirty days in the county Jail
to sober up on. Such characters
ought to be made to work by the
county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
DEATH Of MISS
NORA SLAIIERY
From Mondays Daily.

The news of the death of Miss Nora
Slattery of Rhinelander which oc-
cured at eight o'clock this morning at
her home will be shocking news to
her many friends in this city. Miss
Slattery suffered with grippe about
month ago and suffered a relapse
which caused her death. The remains
will be brought to this city for burial.
More particulars tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
STREAMS TOBE
STOCKED With
BROOK TROUT
(By United Press Association

FOND DU LAC, Wis, March T.
Applications have been made by the
Fond du Lac County Protective asso-
citation to have five streams leading
to Lake Winnebago stocked with
brook trout. The streams are, Upper
Manitowoc river, the Camp Ground
stream, Phelps, Cans and Parsons
creeks. All APPLICATIONS for brook
trout fry were filed with the state con-
sentative commission before the first
of the month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
new OPERATOR
At {. & n. v.
STATION

II. E. Collins from Burnett, has tax
en- the position of operator and ticket
seller at the C.. & N. w. passenger
station which was made vacant by the
resignation of John Wesley. Mr.. Col
Inns arrived in the city last night and
commenced his duties here this morn
ing. !!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Mr.. Corridor Purdy has prepared
at the suggestion of Supt Garrison
a map of the School Districts of Wood
County. 1t is complete thing show
ing separate districts, location of
school building, roads leading thereto
etc. The work is admirably executed.
It reflects much credit upon Mr.. Purdy
as a draughtsman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Phillip LaBreche, eldest son of
James La Breche, died at his fathers
house last Friday after a brief but
painful illness. Some weeks ago he
took severe cold which attacked his
lungs, terminating in quick consump-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

The City Hall Bell Cor some belly
rings every fifteen minutes at Ste
vens Point, and everytime it rings the
boys go in and take suthin'. They
think of petitioning the common coun-
Gil to have it ring every 10 minutes.
May II, 1877.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
BAKER To Be
SECRETARY
IF War
Former Cleveland Man Believed To
Be Man Selected To Take CARR
sons Place.
(By United Press Association.)

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Newton
D. Baker, formerly of Cleveland, will
be secretary of war according to in
formation learned and believed to be
absolutely reliable
Announcement of the appointment
it is expected may come from the
White House in the next day or two.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Mrs. Herbert Roach entertained the
Girls Club at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs Lloyd Mathis on Sat
urday afternoon. The afternoon was
spent in playing Bridge, two tables
being in use during the games played
Mrs. r. F. Johnson was successful in
winning the first prize. A dainty
luncheon was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
May "a, 1877.

Alderman Chase has conferred upon
the denizens of the "Hill" cause for
lasting gratitude to him upon their
part. The grade up the "Searl Hill"
has been materially lessened and a
sidewalk independent of the plank
road been constructed. The toilers on
the sand all unite with one hearty
"thank you"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
DEATHOF ARLETTA
BURNEISTER
Miss Arletta Burmeister of Marsh
field, who taught school in this city
last year, died at Dayton, Ohio, Thurs
day, from typhoid fever.
CUPID OUI[)OES
THE SPEED FIEND.
(By United Press Association

CHICAGO, H., March 4.-Louis
Disbrow, famous automobile racer and
Miss Harriet Henry will be married
at the home of the bride here today.
With the taking Of the nuptial vows,
Disbrow's racing career ends. Miss
Henry persuaded the speedster to quit
the track. Disbrow will operate an
auto salesroom in Cleveland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
PROGRAM FOR
MOTHERS
MEETINGS
To Be Held During Baby Week March
To IL.

Friday, 2:30 P. M.-Palace Theater-
A free picture show.
Address-"C Child Welfare Miss May
nard Downs of Madison. Every
body invited.
Saturday. STORY hour in Library 10
A. NJ. for Children from 10 to ID
years, under direction of Mrs. Jos.
Nash
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

I. of H. Oficers.-The Temple of
Honor on last evening elected the fol-
lowing officers to serve for six months
W. c. T.-Henry Hayden.
w. V. TIL. w. Lord.
w. RIB. r. Hutchinson
W. A. R.-Henry McClatchie.
w. F. &c. S. Warren.
W. TT. W. Hodges.
w. Chap.-L. NJ. Foster.
w. U.-Geo. N. Wood.
w. D. Us D. Lord
W. G.-Abner NJ .Towhead.
w. S.-Chas. Steinbrook.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Died-The youngest child of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hayden, died last
Wednesday, week, and was buried
Friday; the ceremonies being held at
the house. Mr.. and Mrs. Hayden have
the sympathies of all our people in
their atf1iction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
Concert
POSTPONED
From Mondays Daily.

IOIH MOHudy DdIIy.
The concert which was to have TAX
en- place in the Congregational church
tomorrow has been indefinitely post
poned for two reasons, Mrs. Purnell
being i'll and Mrs. W. G. Merrill's
father John Shots of Sparta died at
his home in that city Sunday morn
ing at two o'clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Frank Pomainville is excavating for
the construction of a store building
between Arpin's and the First Nation
al Bank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Phillip La Breche, we learn, is very
i'll, and has been for some eight weeks
past He has suffered very much dur
ing this time and is subject to fit spells
We hope he will soon be out again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

The thriving firm of Garrison &
Weaver, in Centralia, dissolved May
1st, Mr.. Frank Garrison continuing
the business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Crosse has his building in position
and is prepared to loaf. Not every
loafer is a baker, but every baker is
a loaf-er.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Miss Jessie Jolly who has been visit
ing for some time at the Alex Per-
robin home will return to her home
in Appleton today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

It costs $50 to trot, canter, or rack
over the new bridge. So says the
bridge at this end, and 'tother end,
too.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Millions of pigeons are flying a
bout Tomah and the trappers are MAX
ing net profit thereby. We saw one
so happy last week near the Dodge
House that he ran his nose in the sand
trying to cut the pigeon wing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
May 10, 1877.

We are informed by Geo. Corriveau
that the Doud Stave Mill at Worden
was totally consumed by fire last
Tuesday night We have received no
particulars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09

Mrs. Edward Huban severely injur-
ed her foot recently by catching it in
one of the many bad places in our
sidewalks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-09
May 3, 1877.

May 3, 1877.
Wheat has gone up to $19O and
$500 a bushel; but then there have
been lots of people with whom flour
has gone up" months ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Auburn Veteran Dies
At LeavenWorth, Kan.

Stella, Neb., July l4.-(Special.)-
George Dye, whose funeral was at
Auburn yesterday, and and the burial
in the Howe cemetery, played the
fife and led the drum corps at the
soldiers observation of Decoration
day at Stella. He was here for sew
eral days visiting his brother-in-law,
D. G. Palmer. He was the musician
in Company D, Twenty-eighth Wis
consin volunteer infantry, in the civil
war, and came here full of the spirit
Of the war time. Before he left for
his home at Auburn his mind began
to fail. In day or two after his re-
turn to Auburn he was taken to a
hospital at Lincoln, then to the Sol
diers' home at Hot Springs, S. D.,
and then to the National Military
home at Leavenworth, Kan, where
he died. Mr.. Dye was II years old
and had lived in Nebraska forty
seven years.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Burt Pioneers and
Veterans to Meet

Lyons, Neb., July l4.-(Special.)--
M, M. Warner, secretary of the
Pioneers and Old Settlers Associa-
ton of Burt county. announces that
the fourteenth annual reunion and
picnic will be held at Tekamah,
August Is. The president, Colonel
Wellington Harrington, will deliver
the annual address of welcome, and
the response by Paul Jacobson. Rev.
D. w. MacGregor will act as chap
lain. The orator of the day has not
been chosen. There will be address
es by number of prominent old set
tiers. The Grand Army reunion will
also be held at the same time and
place. Historian J, R. Sutherland is
preparing an interesting historical
address. Over 1000 pioneers and old
settlers have died since the associa-
ton was formed thirteen years ago,
more than eighty answering the final
call since the last reunion.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Soldiers Home Notes

Grand Island, Neb., July lie. A. Carl.
wife and son of Juanita, Neb., motored to
the residence Of Jacob Carl on Tuesday
evening to make short visit with his IA
ther and mother.
yCharles McKibben, in cottage No. g. has
purchased an automobile, which he and
his wife have been enjoying. Mr.. McKib-
ben, a member Of the home for a long
time, was at one time upon the monthly
payroll. Last fall there arose disability
and in order to save his life he was forced
to submit to an operation, which caused
the loss of his right leg.
William Murphy has called for a furlough
Of thirty days to visit with relatives in
Omaha.
Robert Nichols has asked for a sxty.da
leave of absence and D. s. Miller for thirty
days. Those returning from furloughs are
P. Vancil and II. w. Davis
D. l.. Wells is this week entertaining the
following relatives: Mrs. johnson and child,
Mrs. Gentes of Eddyville and niece. Miss
Weatherbrook Of Buffalo, Neb.
A party of eight people from Waco, Neb,
autoed to Burkett Sunday morning and
In room Q Of the dormitory. The party con-
listed Of Mr.. Hoyt, merchant of Waco; his
ION and wife and brother in law, Mrs Tharp
md three children and Mrs. Polsen, tele-
phone operator.
Miss Downey issued pay checks wednes-
lay morning to the home employees amount
ng to some $4,000.
Mr. Jarvis has asked for a ten-day leave
Il absence to visit with relatives at Lin
\ soln.
Mr. Isaac Smith drove his Ford over to
the home early yesterday morning to help
his wife pack up to visit her children, who
reside in Colorado. She will make the
trip by railroad and when ready to re-
turn Mr. Smith will go for her. and they
VIII return by auto.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Harman Is Making
Fight Against Sale
OF Patent Medicines

Lincoln, July l4.-(Special.) From
June Is to July |, the state food de-
partment ordered of sale in Nebraska
] ,492 packages and bottles of patent
medicine goods which did not COM
ply with the law as regards handling
and sale.
Nebraska is taking a lead along
these lines said Commissioner Har-
man, and every court decision made
so far has been in accordance with
the policy of the department regard
ing unstable goods. propose to hold
the dealers responsible and the goods
cannot be sold in this state unless
they meet requirements
"All dealers will be prosecuted, but
first given chance to get the stuff
off their hands, either by sending it
back to the wholesaler or destroying
it. A whole lot of patent medicine is
being sold by druggists which will not
stand the test and while | shall prose-
cute to the fullest extent, | shall give
them chance to get the stuff off their
hands.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Funeral of NebraSka'S'
Oldest Odd Fellow

North Platte, Neb., July l4,--(Spe-
cial. )-Funeral services for Major
William Woodhurst, the states old
est Odd Fellow in point of years Of
membership, were held on the lawn
of the Woodhurst home here under
the direction of the local lodge of
Odd Fellows. w. V. Hoagland, dep
uty grand master, and |. P. Gage of
Fremont, grand secretary of the state
grand lodge, directed the services at
the graveside. Major Woodhurst,
who was a charter member of the
Nebraska grand lodge, became an
Odd Fellow in 1869, when he was one
of the charter members of Eclipse
lodge, No. l43. of St. Joseph, Mo.
The St. Joseph lodge sent Jesse
Baker and William Green of that or
ganization to act as two of the pail
bearers for Major Woodhurst, who
was the last surviving charter men,
Der of the lodge.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Driver Of Automobile
Helped Victim to Hospital

oSdhi
Lincoln, July l4.-(Special. Ut is
probable that no inquest will be held
over the death of Mrs. T. F. Mem
men, which occurred last night from
being struck by an automobile.
The first report that the occupants
of the automobile had speeded up and
got away were unfounded. On the
other hand, the party stopped and as
sisted in getting the woman to hos
pital and the driver of the car, Donald
Pettis, stayed at the hospital anxiously
waiting for information asto her re-
covery<
This is the third death in the family
within year, son being drowned a
few months ago and a daughter pass
ing away recently.
1t is understood that no blame is
attached to the driver of the car for
the accident, as bystanders say the
car was going about en- miles an hour
and Mrs. Memmen stepped in front
of it so suddenly there was no time
to stop.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Notes from Beatrice
And Gage County

Beatrice, Neb., July 14-(Special.) }
Rev. A. J. Pratt, formerly pastor Of
the Methodist church at Holmesville,
was yesterday appointed pastor Of the
La Selle Street Methodist Church in
West Beatrice.
Mary Lacy Lott was granted di-
vorce yesterday from Thomas Lott
by Judge Pemberton on the ground
of nonsupport. They married June 2,
1909, at Wichita, Kan.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Stevens, pio-
neer residents of Beatrice, last even
Ing celebrated their sixtieth wedding
anniversary at their home on North
Ninth street in the presence of about
100 relatives and friends. They were
married at Astoria, ILL.,, on July IS,
1856, and nine years later they located
at Brownville, Neb., where they lived
until 1887, when they moved to
Beatrice, where they have since re-
sided.
Chief of Police Henry Hayden has
supplied his officers with stop watches
for the purpose Of nabbing all speed
maniacs who violate the city ordi-
nance.
Edwin Friedsam of Albany, Ga,
and Miss Minnie Hooper of this city
were married today at the court
house by Judge Walden. The couple
left Immediately after the ceremony
for Albany, where they will make
heir home.
George Barnes died yesterday aft
ernoon at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. w. V. Lancaster, in this city,
aged IS years. Funeral services were
held>today, conducted by Rev. c. F.
Stevens, after which the body was
taken to Forest City, ILL.,, for inter
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Pre1reSSives Withhold
Some Recommendations
(From a Staff Correspondent,)

(From stair Correspondent
Lincoln, July l4.-(Special.) Ut is
understood that the progressive state
committee at its meeting last night
passed ersolution not to endorse the
candidacy Of Fred Beckman for alnd
commissioner and Henry T. Clarke
for railway commissioner.
As to attorney general and the ell
dorsement of R. w. Devoe, the re-
publican candidate, it was left to the
executive committee to look into the
record of Mr.. Devoe and if it was
shown that he had a good record
from the dry standpoint, it would
probably endorse him.
State Superintendent Thomas was
nominated at the primary as the pro-
gressive candidate and so no en-
dorsement of him is necessary