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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
FEW CASES Of
BLINDRAR|ES
WISCONSIN

Madison, Wis, July IS. - Baby
blindness in Wisconsin has practically
been stamped out since the law re-
curing that physicians report all
cases of ophthaImia neonatorum to
public health authorities all appro-
priating funds for the purchase Of
silver nitrate, went into effect, accord
ing to the state board of health.
The board of health has recently
made It's annual distribution of silver
nitrate to health officers who supply
physicians and midwives.
Since the legislation made its first
appropriation for silver nitrate, not
one case of baby blindness has been
reported in the state. One Milwaukee
baby lost the sight of one eye be-
cause the physician failed to apply the
remedy
Officials of the state school for blind
at GAINESVILLE declare that from % to
50 per cent of the blind children in
that institution owe their affection to
failure to administer silver nitrate at
birth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

RETURN
From Stevens Point Journal:

From Stevens Point Journal:
J. J. Normington and family and
Mrs. John Rothman and two daugh-
ters, Ida and Florence, returned Fri
day night from their automobile trip.
The tour covered more than 900
miles and touched Grand Rapids.
Camp Douglas, BaraboO, Madison,
Waukesha, Milwaukee, Kenosha and
Chicago, the party returning by way
Of Mukwonago, Waukesha, Berlin,
and Wautoma. During the twelve
days Of the trip no rains interfered
with travelling and no tire troubles
were recorded. Only one break was
recorded, 2 brake rod working loose.
Two days were spent at the Wauke-
sha Homecoming. Visits Of two and
three days were also made in Milwau-
kee and Chicago.
Mr.. Normington says that remark
able improvements have been made in
both Wisconsin and Illinois roads
during the two years since he last
covered the territory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

and third while Stoke and Minshall
scored on two consecutive wild pit
ches by Devine. Two hits, two runs,
This ended the scoring SO far as Mo-
since was concerned.
The Rapids frightened up and play
ed ike fends from this time on. Then
came the wonderful eighth.
Wachs singled. G. Fahrner doub-
led, De~ine scored them both with a
triple. Nelson scored Devine with a
single bat was caught off second,
Douville to Stoke Smith singled.
Gustin singled, Mullen hit into the
first baseman's hands, L. Fahrner
tripled, scoring Smith. Bremen dou-
bled scoring GUstin and L. Fahrner,
Wachs out Stoke to Durkee. Seven
bi+- civ 4-y7r1y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Huntley and Mr.
VIM. Tearse of Winona, Mimi, arrived
in the city Saturday to take views and
select players to take part in the play
that will soon be put on here at local
theatres by local talent It will be
remembered that the ladies of the
Federation paid Miss Gibson $1,000
for having written the best scenario
Now the people are taking pictures
of local scenes and selecting local peo-
pie to take part in the play. They have
selected the following people to take
part: Earl Hill and Miss Margaret
Raglan, as the leading characters, sup
ported by the Misses Gertrude Rel
land, Jane Taylor, Messrs. Harold
Babcock, Hugh Goggins, John Alex
ander, Eldred Mcdonald, Will Nash,
Neal Nash, E. P. Arpin, A. F. Jones,
and others. There will be groups of
young people, children's parties, etc.
Mrs. S. 4. Whittlesey and Mrs. D. D.
Conway have also been selected. The
pictures and settings will all be taken
this week and then developed and pre-
pared so that the play can be put on
at the local theatres in about two
weeks.
Those who are looking after mat
ters connected with the presenting of
this film service of local scenes and
actors say it will be fine and of great
interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
ENTERTAINS At
CLUB HOUSE.

One of the charming social events
of the past week was the afternoon
Bridge followed by a marshallow and
weiner roast in the evening, given
by Mrs. Peter Love on Saturday af-
ternoon at the Love cottage on Long
Island, the Green Bay Bridge Club
being the guests.
After a number of pleasant games
of Bridge, Mrs. Peter McCamley re-
ceived the guest favors and Mrs Love
played high. A delicious luncheon
was served following the card playing
In the evening the grounds surround
ing the club were lit up with japanese
lanterns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
REMOVE FACE BLEMISHES

Pimples, Blaclzheads, Acne, letter,
Ring Worm and that dreaded Eczema
can be permanently removed from
your face and body by DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment. It is no long r
necessary to go around with an I'M
slightly complexion and suffer the pain
and annoyance that goes with insight
ly ailments. DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment is time tried, guaranteed
remedy, good for infants, adults and
aged who suffer with skin ailments.
Buy a box today, start using at once.
Money back if not satisfied. SOC at
your druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
% KILLUSp
BEGGED
WOUNDED
And Calling for Hand Grenades, The
Officer Did 1t.
(By United Press Associafion.l

(By United Press Association.
Winchester, Mass, July 17-John
Sheehan, Harvard ii, back from the
Verdun front with a medal of honor
for gorgeous work as an ambulance
driver in the American legion. TODAY
told the United Press this story Of
the battlefield as it was related to him
by French captain of Zouaves who
lay mortally wounded in a base hospi-
tai
Following one of the terrific charges
by the Boches up a shell swept slope
held by the French, the field was
strewn with dead and dying. Inces-
SAINT artillery fire for three days be-
fore the final charge had pitted the
hillside with huge shell-craters and
had driven the French first line in
fantry back to the crest of the knoll
Then came the Germans, pouring
out of their network of trenches.
stumbling up the steep slopes and 90
ing down before the rifle fire of the
French oUaves. Three times the
Boches attempted to gain the crest.
and each time they were moved down
by a hail of lead, falling back to their
lines in scattered groups.
When night came on and the Ger
nan charge had been STAYED. No
Mans Land, between the French lines
on the top Of the hill and the Teutons'
position on the plane below was piled
high with dead and wounded and the
huge holes torn by the German shells
bodies.
q Captain G had been in command of
one of the first line trenches and his
company had fallen back just before
the charge, leaving many wounded
behind. Among the latter was a lieu
tenant, brother-in-law of the can
tain's, with whom he had taken the
oath of allegiance when their company
was called to the colors.
Calling to a gigantic Zouave. known
as the bravest man in his company.
the captain told him he intended Green
ing down the bloody slope under cover
of darkness, in the hope that he might
rescue his comrade and asked the
man to accompany him.
As they made their way down. inch
by inch, for incendiary shells scream
ing overhead lit up the sky from time
to time, making them clear targets
for the German guns, the Captain
and his man passed hundreds of moan
ing, dying comrades and Germans:
and their canteens were nearly empty
when they reached the trench thew
had once held.
There, nearly dead from thirst and
wounds, they found the lieutenant
half way up the side of a great hole
torn by Is inch shell. In the dark |
ness the Captains fashlight lit I'D the
crater with CHASTITY effect and he has
tened to pass his comrade up to the |
zouave, dimming his ears to the
groans Of. the wounded all about him. |
As he himself started to ascend the I
slope a hand clutched his ankle and a |
voice in German begged:
xii US, kill us!"
Turning his fashlight toward the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
Second WARD
SkATCLUB
From MONDAYS Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
During the past winter the second
ward have skat club made up of the
following persons, Messrs. A. P. Hir-
zy, J. R. Raglan, Ferd Link, H. B.
Weiland, JOS. Reiland, Peter Reiland,
Paul Hammerly, Al. Sutor, Herman
Smith. Yesterday they closed the
season by enjoying a chicken chowder
prepared by their Chef Herman Smith
who has quite reputation in the pre-
paration of any kind of chowder.
During the winter every session of
playing each member contributed
nickle and this fund is used to pay ex-
penses for the closing days playing
of the season which occurred yester-
day, July 16.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
NEKOOSA
GREETS FAMOUS
WRESTLER
Citizens Headed by Band Meet Train
On Which Bob Frederichs, Native
Son and Champion Wrestler Re
turns Home.

A gala event was pulled off IN Ne
koosa Sunday morning when the ma
tives of that hustling suburb met at
the c. M. & st. P. passenger station
to greet Bob Frederick alias Ed.
(Strangler) Lewis heavy weight
wrestler and the man who wrestled
Stecher to draw on the Fourth of
July in five hour bout.
Headed by the Grand Rapids Mill
tary band the citizens of Nekoosa ga
thered IN automobiles and on foot to
welcome home the famous native son.
When the train pulled in Bob, big
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
DEDICATE HIGHWAY OVER
BACKBONE OF THE CON
TINENT'' TO-DAY

(By United Press Assnciafionl

Durango, Colo, July 17.-Atop the
great continental divide, 10000 feet
above sea level, the new Colorado
state highway across the backbone Of
the American continent, from South
Fork to Pagosa Springs, was formally
dedicated today Colorado, New Mex
leo and Arizona will profit by the new
avenue Of communication opened into
the Sau Luis valley hereby. It also
is wonderful scenic route.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
PRESIDENT
SIGNS RURAL
CREDIT BILL
(By United Press Association

Washington, D. c., July 17.-Presi-
dent Wilson signed the rural credits
bill which provides the establishing
of system of lending mortgage
banks to make long time mortgage
loans to farmers.
On The invitation of the president
many interested in the rural credit
system, were present at the signing
of the bill. Among these were mem
bers of the house and senate who
handled the bill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
A HACKING COUGH WEAKENS
THE SYSTEM

Don't suffer with a hacking cough
that has weakened your system-get
a bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
in use over 40 years, and benef.ing
all who use it, the soothing pine bal,
sam with tar heal the irritated air
passages soothes the raw spots,
loosens the mucous and prevents rack
ing the body with coughing. DR.. Kings
New Discovery induces natural sleep
and aids nature to cure you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
AMERICAN BUSINESS MEN
TO TELL ROTARTANS HOW
MLLCL AnNEDwLoINLC nANc
MUCH ADVERTISING PAYS
(Rv limited PrnSe 4 ccncintinn,

CIV United Press AssOciation.)
Cincinnati, July 1.-THE business
men Of the United States will tell the
international association of Rotary
clubs, in convention here today, just
how much business they have gotten
directly from their newspaper and
other advertising. Some interesting
figures are expected to be shown.
Representatives of Individual firms
will give detailed reports on their
particular experiences, showing how
much their advertising has improved
general sales. The $4,000 members
of the International body all make a
considerable and regular use of news
last for five days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
JEFFREY MAKES
PERFECT SCORE

From Mondays Daily.
J. J. Jeffrey made a perfect score
at the gun club shoot yesterday. Mr..
Jeffrey got 25 out of a possible 25
making clean 1000 per cent.
The other scores made were.
John Rebidous, %.
W. E. Herschleb, %.
L. NJ. Nash, 90
A. Smith, 10.
DR.. George Houston, Is.
Henry Demitz, Is.
]. Smith, 10.
George Nash, IA
Ed. Bassett, s.
The shoot was held in the forenoon
at Shooters Park on the South Side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

Marshfield-W put in" few
hours at Marshfield last Wednesday,
We were agreeably surprised in not
ing the very material changes occur
ring in the new town the past year.
Four years ago it was a wilderness,
today it is a thriving village of at
least hundred buildings, some of
which would do credit to villages of
greater pretensions. The merchants
seem to be busy, and the people pros
porous, having plenty to do, and all
anticipating more activity when snow
flies. The Upham Bros. have erected
a large saw mill which will be in op-
Grafton in a few weeks. The firm
have capacious new store, which will
be occupied shortly, with a large stock
Of desirable goods. This firm will
prove valuable accession to Marsh
field, they are men of energy and we
judge of sufficient means to crowd
whatever they undertake through to
a successful contamination.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

Summary-Three base hits, L. Fab
rner, G. Fahrner, Devine, A. Fahrner,
Two base hits, Mullen, Bremen, stolen
bases, Hussin, Mcneil, Stoke, Min
shall, Douville, Grooms, 2. struck out
by Devine Il, by A. Fahrner, z, bases
on balls, off Devine l, off Fahrner 1,
hit by Devine 2, Time Of game 2 hrs.
5 minutes. Attendance 21O.
Umpire Bandeline.
Scorer, Earl Hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
GRAND RAPIDS Q;
M()SINEE &
Local Team Slugs Out Victory in
Eighth.

Seven hits in the eighth scored six
runs for the Rapids and won one of
the most weird games ever played on
the local lot.
Mosinee had all the best of it up
to the fatal eighth. Something was
wrong with the Rapids, errors were
thick and there was some internal dis
turbance in the team. Before the be-
ginning Of the seventh stanza, this
trouble was patched up and the team
came to life and when the eighth inn
ing started every man on the team
was determined to win the game and
they fell on Art Farmers slants like
a kid stealing jam from the cupboard
shelf. When the dust settled in this
great exhibition of how hard can I
hit the ball, the Rapids had batted
once around and showed six men over.
Three singles, two two-baggers and
two triples were what the men piled
up III this inning.
The Game.
Nothing doing in the first. In the
second Stoke struck out, Minshall was
hit and stole second, Douville was
thrown out at second after stealing
the bag, Grooms got on thru field
er's choice and Minshall scored ON the
play A. Fahrner struck out. No
hits, one run.
In the third Gustin walked, Mullen
struck out. L. Fahrner flew out to
left field, Bremen smashed out
two-bagger scoring Gustin, Wachs
went out to first unassisted. One hit
one run. Nothing in the fourth. In
the fifth Grooms went out, Gustin to
Nelson, A. Fahrner uncorcked a triple
Linder got on thru Myers error. Fair
ner scoring, Hussin got to first on
Nelson's error, Mcneil went out
Wachs to Nelson, Durkee got on thru
Gustin's error but was later caught
off second by L. Fahrner's throw to
Myers. While the Rapids men were
booting the ball, Under and Hussin
crossed the pan. One hit, three runs.
Grand Rapids came up for breath
OF air IN the sixth. l. Fahrner dou-
bled, Bremen go on thru Hussin's
error, Fahrner going to third, Wachs
fouled out to Menzel, G. Fahrner
fouled out to Mcneil, Devine smashed
out two-bagger scoring L. Fahrner
and Bremen. Devine went out at Sc
cond Douville to Stoke. Three hits.
two runs. In their half Stoke for Mo
since walked and stole second, Min
shall singled, Douville struck out.
Grooms went out, Smith, who repIac-
ed Myer at second, to Nelson. A.
Fahrner singled and went to second
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

Attorney Lee, the editor of the
Stevens Point Gazette, calls Mr.. Mac
Laughlin of the Journal, ''That cad
averous, long nosed editor over the
way" It is wonderful what stupen-
dous arguments will sometimes be ad-
duced to substantiate doctrine. Why,
Bro. Lee, we've known that long nose
from the brige both ways for good
many years, and we take a heap o
stock in ii, for it never elbows" on a
man unless he deserves it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
DEATHS

From Mondays Daily.
Died-Martin 7. Decora, an Indian,
seventeen years of age, died at his
home in the town of Seneca, Mon
day morning, July II. He has been
sick for some time The funeral SER
vice takes place this afternoon Who'll
ly an Indian funeral and burial in
the Indian cemetery in the town Of
Seneca
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

The extensive lumber mill of J. Ed
wards & Co., will put in $4,000 of
new machinery of the most approved
models. When it is ready to zip, we
shall write it up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
September IL, 1878.

september Il, 1910
A little son Of Fred Closuits fell
from Mike Dougherty's truck last
Thursday receiving severe bruises and
dislocating his shoulder badly.
Cow Impaled.-On Tuesday even
ing of last week, the valuable mich
COW belonging to Clarence Warren,
was discovered near Mrs. Buhlmeyr's
dwelling, in standing posture, with
several head of cattle believing and
roaring about her. The stationary po-
sition of the animal amid the cOnfu-
sion attracted attention, and upon ex-
animation, she was found impaled up
on the stump of small tree which had
entered the body just below the fore
leg, piercing the body to such an ex-
tent as to almost project through the
back. Unable to release herself she
remained in her painful position for
an hour or more with her bowels trail
ing upon the ground and surrounded
by crazed herd, maddened by the
scent of blood. The poor creature was
released and slaughtered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
September 19,1878.

Deer Killed by the Cars.-The Val
ley train ran upon two fawns last Fri
day morning in the cut just below
Valley Junction, killing one outright,
and knocking the other into venison.
This is the first instance of Shute-ing
deer with a locomotive Shute says
he had no motive for killing the deer
other than a locomotive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
STOPSRUNAWAY
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
What might have proven a serious
runaway ended very favorably on
Sunday evening, at about six-thirty
o'clock due to the excellent judgment
and prompt action of Claire Mathis.
It appears that Mr.. and Mrs. How
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
November 7, 1878.

November 7, 1878.
Rah for Honest Money.-The Rag
baby died teething. Wet-nurse Hay
den couldn't save its little life. "Hon-
est Money" is what the "boys" want.
The day is over. The dead are as
thick upon the battle plain as lice
were in Egypt in the days of Pharaoh
and the wounded are wondering what
"hit 'em." The Greenback Will-o'-the-
Wisp were enthusiastic and confident
of victory. The Republican ticket won.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

Miss Fannie Baker closed her school
at Marshfeld last week, and is home.
Miss Fannie has credit for keeping the
best school ever kept in Marshfeld.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

Miss Estella Hannafin and Mr.. Pet
er Doyle of Merford, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony at the
Catholic church in this city last Tues
day. Mr.. Doyle is County Treasurer
of Taylor county, and Miss Hanna
fin was formerly employed as assis-
tant teacher in the Medford school.
We presume Peter went to school to
Estella hence. We wish the twain
honeymoon as big as circus ring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
October 10 1873

We learn that Mrs. Abijah Pierce
was quite seriously hurt by falling off
the back porch of her dwelling last
Friday evening. Her arm and should
er were severely sprained. She is
under the care of Dr. Whitney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

Died-The four year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Swaricek of
the town of Sigel, Saturday afternoon,
July Is, 1916. The funeral service
was held Monday morning, at Vesper,
Father Whittier officiating. Burial
took place at Vesper
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

The Greenback County Convention.
The Greenback Circus came off as
advertised at the Court House last
Tuesday, with an afternoon and even
ing performance. The troupe being
composed of members from other com
panies who had never before perform
ed together, the acting was of ques-
tionable order. There was not the
greatest harmony. 1t is pleasant to
see brethren dwell together in unity,
but as they had not dwelt together
before there was little unity, probably
because they did not consider them
selves brethren. 1t was music" all
day, and late into the night, culminat-
ing In a thunder storm with vivid
lightning, and still the brethren were
not happy. Remington didn't like
Kruger, and Kruger didn't like Ren-
ington. Lem the Kroner wanted to
be Register of Deeds, but Rube held
the better hand. Peter McCamley ex-
poets to be Sheriff, but John Ray
radiated to an extent that warmed
Peter. Nye would have been District
Attorney but he didn't get Nye votes
enough, and Gaynor gained the per
simmons. Mason talked loud like a
little man, and made himself conspi-
cuous like stallion at a County Fair.
The ticket decided upon was as fol-
lows:
County Clerk-C. J. Kruger.
County Treasurer-E. Dutruit.
Sheriff-John Ray.
Clerk of Court-M. Rourke
Register of Deeds-R. c. Lyon.
District Attorney. A. Gaynor
County Surveyor-Wm Scott.
Coroner-Z. P. Kipp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

How the Ticket Looks
For Sheriff-Peter McCamley.
For County Clerk-F. J. Wood.
For County Treasurer. L. Mosh-
er.
For Clerk Of Court-Seth Reeves.
For Register of Deeds-Wm. F.
King.
For District Attorney. A. Gay
nor.
For Surveyor-Wm. Scott.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20

Harry Grace is home from Mime
sofa on visit. Harry has grown so
his brother-in-law didn't know him,
and when he wanted to get on his
train going at full speed, Brother Bill
just said "too late, can't stop for
tramps," but we are glad to see Harry
just the same
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
October 81, 1878.

We are having the best school we
have had since Mr.. Emery left US,
Mr.. Rosholt is a host.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-20
November IA, 1873

November IA, 1875
Died.-The little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Slocum, aged seven
months, passed away after a brief
illness Thursday morning the 7th
inst. The little one was a sufferer
for few days only, having an attack
of red canker which seemed to per
meate its whole system.