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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
ATTRACTS
LARGE CROWDS
The Birth of A Nation, Was A Great
Attraction For Three Days At
Days Opera House In This City.

We are pretty safe in saying that
everyone who witnessed the Birth
A Nation" at Days Opera House the
past week at anyone Of the six per-
formances which was shown on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday afternoons
and evenings, were highly pleased
with this picture. 1t was every thing
and more than advertised The people
flocked here from every direction,
some came by train, others in autoes
and others in sleighs Each one of
the six performances had packed
houses. The enterprise from a fnan-
cial standpoint, was great success.
We are sure that everyone left the
Opera House thoroughly and complete
ly satisfied with the pictures. The or
chestra music was the best and added
greatly to the emphasizing of the var
ious parts Of the picture. 1t is with
out doubt the most wonderful pic
ture film that has ever been shown in
the United States. Mr.. J. E. Daily is
entitled to great credit for his ex-
cellent judgment in securing this pic
ture for Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
Marriage VS.. Common Sense.

So many women are annoyed and
displeased If their husbands even dare
to suggest a fishing, hunting, skating
or skiing trip, with the boys" If
they did but realize it, these little
separations do more to make home
dearer, Short vacations away from
each other make husband and wife all
the more appreciative of the others
good qualities.
So don't frown on your husband s
desire to leave you for a short time
In fact, II he does not express any
wish to leave you, you should pack up
and leave him for a short visit to
friends or relatives These short sepa
rations tend to long union, while toe
much and too constant propinquity
tends to q long separation. Especially
If you feel any signs of strained at
mosphere between you both, if there
is formal politeness, or disposition
to snap at each other, you may know
that it is time for one of you to &C
visiting for the good of your marital
relations.
When common sense and good rea
son live in the same house with a hus
band and wife, dissension does not as
a rule get a chance to raise its head.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
Hotel CONYEN-
ton TO Be HERE
Grand Rapids Secures State Hotel
Convention for August, In Com
petition With Watertown

D. ]. Gerow, member of the Wis
consin Hotel Association, received a
telegram Wednesday evening from
the Secretary of the Association, Her
man o. Kletzch, stating that the next
hotel mems convention will be hello
in Grand Rapids some time in Au-
gust. The committee will visit this
city in the near future to make ar
rangements for this convention. The
local hotels will help in deciding upon
the details and supply the necessary
conveniences. This convention will
bring at least one hundred hotel men
from all parts of the state. The bust
ness men will certainly do their part
in aiding the local hotel men in Civ
ing the members of this convention
the time of their lives. Nothing will
be spared to leave favorable and last
ing impression on those who visit US
at that time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
WHY THE REAL
ESTATE MEN
should CONE

The question as to where the next
convention of the Wisconsin Real Es-
tate Brokers will be held is still open
Madison and Grand Rapids are the
only two cities still left in the field
A large number of the members
of the association favor holding the
next convention in Grand Rapids as
it will give them an opportunity to
study the land conditions in Central
Wisconsin. Nowhere else in the state
can study be made of the cranberry
marshes as in Grand Rapids, which is
the center of the Wisconsin Cranberry
Industry. Nowhere else can the
marsh lands of Central Wisconsin be
studied as from this city.
If it is a question of learning all
about, or at least as much as posi-
bic Of the different kinds of lands and
their value in the state of Wisconsin,
that is then another reason why the
convention should be held here. A
convention has been held in both the
northern and the southern parts of
the state and the Real Estate men
have had THAT opportunity to OBJ
serve the land. Now let them come
here and learn about Central Wis
consin.
Other reasons why the convention
should come here are: Grand Rapids
is virtually the Heart of Wisconsin
and being thus centrally located, it
would insure a big attendance from
all over the state. Grand Rapids the
only city in the state that has four
railroads entering it. This makes it
convenient for every one, no matter
what part Of the state he may be
from, to attend a convention held
here. Grand Rapids is beautiful and
it will be a pleasure for the members
| of the Real Estate Brokers Associa-
ton to come here and be entertained
by our up to date business men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02

all college activities, and was always
getting in wrong when his hopes were
highest, was surely a success in ev-
cry way and kept his audience tense
with interest.
Donald Daily as Clarke the coach,
and Avry Denton as the young pro
fessor, was excellent Ernest Smith
and Edward Billmeyer showed what
splendid rooters they will be when
they enter into actual college life.
Howard Lyons won the sympathy
of the entire audience in his role as
the sick brother of Grant Hayden
The work of Thelma Boso as Wa
tassa, could not be surpassed. She re-
vealed the true Indian characteristics
of her ancestors mingled with those
of a modern college girl, full Of en-
thusiasm for her work
Marie Bein and Elsie Bissig both
deserve much commentator for the
skill in depicting their parts.
Bernice Gill and Beatrice Sher-
burne as the twins were characters
both interesting and amusing wher-
ever they appeared.
AS an old maid teacher Gladys
Merriam was excellent.
The entire cast together with the
cooperation Of George Nash, George
Corriveau and Leon Reder as bust
ness, advertising and stage managers
deserve much credit for the success OF
the play.
The general tone of the play was
especially pleasing and the audience
felt due appreciation to Miss Kitto fol-
her choice.
The proceeds amounted to about
one hundred dollars which will be
turned into the general school fund
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
ASHLAND COUNTY
VILLAGE IS SOLD
TO BOHEMIANS

ASHLAND, Wis, Feb. 25.-One of
the most important land deals to be
negotiated in Ashland county in some
time was closed on Tuesday when all
holdings of the Shannagolden Invest
ment company at Shannagolden, Wis.
consisting of practically all of the vii
lage, including a hotel, store, sawmill
site, clubhouse and all residences,
were sold to Bohemian colonization
company. The tract consists of about
fifty thousand acres The company
comprises Bohemian capitalists from
Chicago, Pittsburg, St. Paul and Ce-
dar Rapids, Ia. The firm has incorpo-
rated as the Ashland County Farm
Land company, with headquarters at
Shannagolden, Wis. 1t decided on this
tract after Investigations in northern
Minnesota, Michigan and Texas.
The above property was that of the
Nekoosa-Edwards Company of Port
Edwards, this county, and a member
of that company verified the sale and
said it had taken place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
Many Children Have Worms

Worms are a common childhood all
ment. They make children irritable
nervous and restless, besides robbing
the body and mind of proper nourish-
ment. Watch your child. Examine
the stools and at first signs Of worms
give your child treatment of Kicka-
poo Worm Killer. They kill theworms
act as laxative and expel the worms
and poisonous waste. Tone the sys-
tenn and help restore your child's
health and happy disposition. Only
25c. at your Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
CHANCES FOR
CONVENTION
LOOK GOOD

The outlook for the securing of the
July convention of the Wisconsin
Real Estate Brokers is getting better
every day Edw. n Pomainville has
received letters from several OF the
members of the executive board and
nearly all of them seem to favor this
city.
Only one member has shown any
opposition to Grand Rapids and he has
given assurance that he will give the
city Of Grand Rapids a square deal
when the time comes to select the
city.
It was suggested by one member
that the February meeting be held in
Madison as the legislature would be
in session at that time and there were
matters of Importance to the real es-
tate men coming before that body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
TO RESTORE PLYMOUTH
TOWN TO IT'S EXACT APP
PEARANCE 800 YEARS AGO
(By United Press Association.

Wy IGSS
BOSTON, Feb. 25.-When the ter
centenary Of the landing of the Pill
grims is celebrated at Plymouth in
1920, it will give people who visit
that historic old town a chance to see
it as it was 800 years ago. The Mas
sachusetts state commission on the
celebration visited here today and
went over the 40 plans they have I'M
der consideration. At a meeting this
afternoon the committee went over in
detail all the plans they have set a.
part as practical and possible A can
vass of the members seems to indicate
a general sentiment favoring the cen
trail feature of the celebration being
a pageant at Plymouth, with a posi-
bic reproduction of it in Boston.
Plans for prize competition to be
open to every artist in the country,
for the production of new and finer
examples of the major arts, are fav-
ored by the commission, and a prize
of $4,000 for the best work probab-
ly will be offered. Whatever is fin
ally decided it is certain that the orig
inal Plymouth town on Leyden street
will be reproduced, so those who come
to the celebration may see Plymouth
as it was when the Pilgrims landed
there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
Curious "Siiver Sword"

One of the most curious plants in
the world, and one of the greatest in
terest to all botanists, is the silver
sword. This exceedingly rare plant,
handsome crest. may still be found in
profusion in the upper part Of Kaupo
gap, the southern outlet of the vast ex-
tinct crater of Haleakala, on the island
Of Maui, one of the Hawaiian group
1t flowers from July to October and
occurs hardly anywhere else in the
world. Even stranger is the variety
known as the green sword. which &C.
ours only in Haleakala crater and is
unknown to exist elsewhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
AUDITORIUM
MANAGER
UNDER FIRE
(By United Press Associatior.)

MILWAUKEE,, Feb. 25.-Alleged
Encouragement on the part of Man
ager Joseph Grieb of the Auditorium
in handling the crowd which gathered
to hear President Wilson on his visit
here on January 20 will be investigat-
ed at a meeting of the Auditorium
board tonight.
Many persons claim that Grieb
should not have opened the doors to
the Auditorium at 1890 instead of at
80 as was announced. The manager
declares that if he had not allowed
the crowd to enter the hall at that
time the crush would have become so
great that there would have been dan
ger of loss of life. Nearly $500 could
not be accommodated to hear Presi-
dent Wilson speak.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
SHOE Store
Changes HANDS

Burt Smith, the well known shoe
man of this city, and Frank Luzensk
of Berlin, Wis, have purchased the
stock and fixtures in the I. Zimmerman
shoe store on Grand Avenue.
The new proprietors will take pos
session on Friday, March 3. Mr.
Smith is too we'll known by the people
of Grand Rapids to need any intro
duction to them as first class shoe
man. Mr.. Luzenski has been in the
retail shoe business in Berlin for the
last % years.
The name which the concern will
do business under will be announced
within few days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
VESPERS SUNDAY
WELL ATTENDED

The Vesper services at st. Johns
Episcopal church Sunday afternoon
were well attended.
The services were opened by a pre-
lude Introduction to the Holy City,"
played by Mrs. l. P. Witter. Follow
.ng the professional and the saying of
evening prayer and the Nunc Demittis
the hymn "Softly Now the Light of
Day." was sung. Gounod's "Glory To
Thee Ny God" was sung as a soio. by
Mr.. Stamm. a chorus of wornen's
voices sang Mendelssohn's "Come I'm
to Me-" =
The oferatory anthem was "Sweet
Is Thy Mercy" by Bambe. This was
followed by solo by Mrs. E. 3. Red
ford, "Mercy" by Bambe. Following
the occasional Mrs. Witter played the
7ostlude by 4. R. Gaul, "Great and
Marvellous Are Thy Works" j.,
The Vesper services always attract
a large congregation and the work of
the. choir in singing special music is
always appreciated. The choir of St.
Johns has gained an enviable reputa-
ton for the handling some of the very
best sacred music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
FORGER
CAUGHT
HERE
Said To Be Son of Prominent Wau-
paca Family. Used Friends To
Cash Checks

From Mondays Daily.
c. Parish of Waupaca was arrested
yesterday noon By Undersheriff Carlin
on a warrant from Stevens Point
charging him with forgery.
Parish with his wife registered at
the Witter Hotel and came here from
Stevens Point to attend the Birth of
A Nation"
Parish claimed that he was travel
ing for a Milwaukee Enamel ware
concern and went to see R. F. Mat
thews who is well acquainted with him
He told Mr.. Matthews that he was
travelling for this concern but that he
had not received his pay check and
asked Mr.. Matthews to go to a bank
with him to identify him as he had
check for $50 from his father. Mr..
Matthews being well acquainted with
the father as well as with the son, ac-
comodated the young man.
Saturday jeff Smith, proprietor of
the Hoffman house at Stevens Point
came down to see the Birth of A
Nation" and saw Parish in the theater
Parish having forged check and pass
ed it on Smith using the same reason
for wishing the funds as he made here
Smith notified Sheriff Bluett and Par
ish was kept under surveillance until
a warrant reached here from Stevens
Point. Parish was arrested at noon
Sunday. Deputy John Leahy of
Stevens Point came here today and
took Parish back with him.
According to information received
at the Jail, Parish has been working
the same game in Fond du Lac, Osh-
kosh, Appleton and Green Bay. 1t is
said that he approached people who
knew his father and himself we'll and
made the same plea that he made to
Mr.. Matthews of this city and that he
has obtained quite sum of money in
this manner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
Coughs and Colds Are Dangerous

Few of US realize the danger Of
Coughs and colds We consider them
common and harmless ailments. How
ever statistics tell US every third per-
son dies of lung ailment. Danger
Gus Bronchial and Lung diseases fol-
low a neglected cold. AS your body
struggles against cold germs, no bet
ter aid can be had than DR.. Kings
New Discovery. It's merit has been
tested by old and young. In use over
As years. Get a bottle to-day. Avoid
the risk of serious lung ailments. Drug
gists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
Puzziinq Inscriptions.

Not alone are the sO-called Maya
Inscriptions found on the ruins in Yu-
catan, a puzzle to scientists, for those
two great nations, the Etruscans and
the Hittites, went out of the world
leaving psychologists in a maze. The
Etruscans occupied oart of Italy cor
responding roughly to what is now
known as Tuscany. The Hittites at
one time occupied a part of Palestine,
and united with the Canaanites to re-
sist the invasion by the Israelites IN
der Joshua T !e Etruscan and Hittite
inscriptions have thus far resisted the
attempts of scholars to decipher them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS

Edwin S. Snethan and wife Pontiac,
ILL.,, to Edward B. Trenner and wife,
w IL ne IA Sc IA ne Ia NV IA 1-2
NV IA w IL Sc IA LILLE, half in
terest in land.
Edwin S. Snethen and wife, Ponti-
&C, H., to Eugene A. Thayer, half in
terest in w IL ne IA Sc IA ne IA NV
IA sw Ia w IL Sc IA 11-21-e.
A. H Dahl, and wife, Westby, Wis,
to Christopher Morrison, Westby,
Wis, w 1-2 of sw IA 8-23-2e.
John Blenker and wife, Milladore,
to James G. Cerveny, Milladore, IL
of ne IA 6-25-5-e.
George Weinfurter and wife to
Fred S. Hadler, part of Sc IA of Sc
IA 6-25-5-e.
Oscar Omholt and wife, Park Falls
to ]. L. Reinhart and wife, n 1-2 OF
the ne IA 11-23-6-e.
John Christensen and wife to E. w
Griesbach, lots Is and IA Block 4
Lyons End addition to city.
E. w. Griesbach, city, to Minnie
Griesbach, city, lots 13, and IA, Block
4, Lyons End addition to city.
Chloe Paterick, city to Fred Dun,
can and Harvey Gee, Lot 8 and part
of IL of sw 1-2 19-22-6-e., contain
ing 10 acres.
Ernest L. Chamberlain and wife
city, to Alpha Snyder, Minneapolis
part of the NV Ia of the NV IA 20
% e.
William Kronstedt and wife to Sim
on Erickson, 1-2 of the sw IA of tn,
NV Ia 10-23-5-e.
John A Holmberg and wife to Viii
liam Kronstedt and wife, IA s,
IA ne IA Sc Ia 4-23-5-e
Edwin Stringham and wife to Eu
gene Breneman, Lot 5, Block 101
Marshfeld.
George T. Rowland and wife to J
P. Horton and wife, Lot 3, Block ]
subdivision sw IA sw IA 17-22-6-e.
George T. Rowland and wife to j
p Horton and wife, e 1-2 of the nv
Ia 1-21-4-e.
George T. Rowland and wife to j
P. Horton and wife, 1-2 of the sy
Ia and IL of the Sc IA 1-21-6-e
William A. Rowland and wife to J
P. Horton and wife, part of Block
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
JUNIOR CLASS
PLAY WELL
ATTENDED
From Thursdays Dailf.


The Junior class was welcomed by
a large and appreciative audience on
Tuesday evening, when they present
ed their play "The Touchdown"
The characters were carefully and
well portrayed. Miss Myrtice Kitto,
who had the play in charge, is to be
complimented upon her selection and
upon the results of her work. The
naturalness of each student in play
ing his part shows the thorough train
ing of the director.
The Touchdown" is a story of col
lege life and the juniors made the au-
dience feel that they were really en-
joying life at old Siddell.
Spencer Clapp did exceptionally
good work as Grant Hayden, loyal to
his college but secretly devoted to
winning a prize which would be the
means of saving his brother and him
self from financial ruin. Spencer was
without doubt one of the best anna
teur actors seen upon the high school
stage.
Mahlon McSwain played different
part as the villain The manner in
which he suppressed his own char
acter and entered into that which was
entirely foreign to his nature was
very commendable.
Donald McGlynn, the big Sophie
more, who was full of enthusiasm for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
EASTERN STAR
INSTALLATION

About seventy members of the or
der of the Eastern Star were present
at the Wednesday night meeting to
witness the initiation of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. W. Calkins into the secret work
ings of that order. The regular Of
fcers were in their respective posi-
tons and carried out the initiation
services very impressively. After the
initiation a delicious cafeteria lunch
con was served in which all had an
equal part. Following the luncheon
a social time was enjoyed in which
dancing and plays were INDUCED in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02

CARD CLUB

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Mathis enter
tanned the Evening Bridge Club at
their spacious home on Baker street
on Saturday evening.
Five tables were in use during the
games played. Mrs. Fred Roenius
and Mr.. c. Jasperson of Port Edwards
were successful in winning the favors.
An elaborate luncheon was served.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Al
Sutor and Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Roach.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
DEATH Of MISS
EMMA SCHLATHOF
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily. .,,?
Miss Emma, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Christ Schlathof of this city,
died at the Riverview Hospital We'd
nesday morning at o'clock from the
effects of second operation for ap-
pendicitis. She was % i. years, 6
months and 20 days old when she
died. The funeral services will take
place Friday morning at 1880. at the
west side Lutheran church, Rev. VIM.
Nomenson officiating. The remains
will be shipped to Desplaines, H., for
burial, on the Chicago & Northwest
ern train at noon. az. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
PEACE BY
APRIL Is
German Officials Order Interned. Ships
Ready To Sail Following Peace. Vic
tories Said To Forecast End of War
(By United Press Association.)

(By United Press Association)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25-Oficials
in control of the German ships in
termed at the different United States
ports have received word from home
that the European war should be over
on April Is.
They are instructed to prepare the
ships to sail on that day. Germany's
victories in the west and near east are
described as forrunners of peace.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
?. N. MISSES A
CHICKEN SUPPER
From Thursdays Dailf.

=
Postmaster Robert L. Nash missed
a fine chicken supper last night at the
Elks club for the reason that he did
not receive his invitation in time to
be at the eats.
The peculiar part of the affair is
that the supper was given in honor of
the postmaster in return for his kind
ness to the Elks last Saturday night
in presenting them with a chicken.
The postmaster is rather SUSPECT
Gus regarding the time the invitation
was mailed to him. The postmark
bears OUT his suspicious
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
COUNTYLINE AND
PLOVER ROAD NEWS

Charles Benson is hauling rock this
week with which to build a new silo.
Chas. Voight is planning to build
new barn this spring. Good for you,
Charlie.
Gilbert Young transacted business
near Rudolph Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
Help Your Liver-It Pays

When your liver gets torpid and
your stomach acts queer, take DR..
Kings New Life Pills and you will
lind yourself feeling better. They
purify the blood, give you freedom
from constipation, billiousness, dir
ziness and indigestion. You feel fine
just like you want to feel. Clear
the complexion too, 25c at druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
BOWLERS RE-
CEIvEPRIz
President Gleue Receives Money Won
by Bowlers at Wausau
Tournament

Checks aggregating $34 were re-
ceived by President W. F. Gleue of
the Northern Wisconsin Bowling as
ISOLATION this morning.
The winners of these and their
place in the prize list follow.
Five-Man Teams
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
War Upon aini

Pain is visitor to every home and
usually it comes quite unexpectedly.
But you are prepared for every emer-
gency if you keep a small bottle Of
Sloan's Liniment handy. 1t is the
greatest pain killer ever discovered.
Simply laid on the skin-no rubbing re
quired-It drives the pain away. 1t is
really wonderful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-02
VIOLIN RECITAL

The violin recital to be given by Mr.
Roderick White will be at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Lawrence E. Nash, on
Third street south. March 22nd.