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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
MAY HAVE
THREE STATE
CONVENTIONS
To Follow National Conventions Pro
gressive and Conservative Re-
publicans and Democrats Will
Get Ready For Fray.
(By United Press Association


Madison, Wis, May 27.-Plans are
being made for three state political
conventions which will be held in Wis
consin to select candidates for state
offices and plan campaigns. The con-
ventions will be held shortly after the
national conventions are disposed of.
The first gathering will probably
be that of the progressive republi-
cans. W. S. Goodland, editor of the
Racine Times Call, and Charles D.
Rosa, Beloit, have been taking the
lead toward organizing the progress
sive convention.
A convention of conservative repub-
licans was decided upon by the state
Central committee-which is controll-
ed by the conservative branch of the
party. A committee was appointed
headed by George A. West of Milwau-
kee to take charge of the work of
calling the convention. Governor E.
L. Philip will again head the conser-
vative ticket as candidate for re-
election.
The state central committee of the
democratic party also has consider
ed calling a convention. 1t is proba-
bic that all three of the meetings will
be held shortly so that the candidates
will have plenty of time to make their
campaigns before the primary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
FACULTY BANQUET

One of the pleasing functions Civ
en- for the seniors of the class of 1916
was the Faculty Banquet given at the
Witter building on Saturday evening.
The banquet took place at seven o.
clock, covers being laid for eighty-one.
The class colors, green and white
were used thruout the decorations and
was further carried out in the menu.
The place cards with green ribbon
The place cards as we'll as diplomas
were tied with green ribon. Harry
Brown acted as POSTMASTER and the
following responded to toasts, Miss
Mayme Gahl, Prof. Kell, Prof. Sch
wede, VIM. Metzger, VIM. Baldauf,
and Miss Lille Johnson. Following
the banquet the party repaired to the
music room where the evening was
spent informally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
HOSPITAL IS
ASSURED; RAISED
S25,584.4
Good Work VIII Continue. Some
Subscriptions Still to Come in.

The active team campaign for the
new hospital fund closed Saturday
night with total of S25, 584.4O sub
scribed-this amount includes the Wit
ter bequest of $4,000 which leaves a
balance of $15,584.40 actually collect
ed by the teams.
This is an excellent showing and is
the result of a great deal of hard work
However, this does not mean that the
campaign for the new hospital is over
Far from it. While the teams will
not work as teams any longer, there
will be several members who will con-
tinue the work of increasing the funds.
A great many conditional promises
of assistance were made during the
campaign and these will be followed
up So there will still be substantial
amounts added to the amount already
subscribed.
The success ofthis campaign assures
the building ofthe hospital.
The result of the team work is Civ
en- below:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

Mr.. Thomas Bell, conductor on the
Valley Road, and one of the best boys
in the employ of the company, took
unto himself an helpmate, in the per-
son of Miss Julia Grace, last Friday.
The ceremony was performed at the
residence of the brides parents, by
Rev. Hagerman, of Wausau. The
twain left on the evening train for
Sparta, where Mr.. Bells people re-
side. We acknowledge a supply of
wedding cake and the office boys were
not forgotten by the groom. We wish
the newly welded pair life of unal-
Logged happiness and abundant pros
perity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
STATE FAIR
OFFICE OPEN
JUNE lST
President Wilson May Speak at Fair
This Year.

Madison, Wis, May 29.-Beginning
June /, the office of Oliver E. Remey,
secretary of the State Fair, will be
maintained on the State Fair grounds
at West Allis until after this years
big exposition, the dates of which are
Sept. 2 to 16.
The premium book for this years
fair is ready for prospective exhibit
ors and will be sent out during the
present week.
Plans for this years fair were fl
nally mapped out sometime ago.
From now until the opening date Of
the fair there will be much building
activity on the grounds, and large
force of men is at work getting the
grounds in shape for the fair. With
in week a force of painters will be-
gin on exteriors and interiors of the
buildings.
One Of the big departments of this
years fair will be that of the boys
which was inaugurated last year. 1t
is expected that over 1000 boys and
girls will compete. The cash pre-
miums amount to over 81 500 and the
special premiums exceed $4,000. A
mong those offering special prizes are
George W. Browne, Fred Pabst, Fred
Underwood, president of the Erie
railroad, the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' association of Milwaukee and
the Wisconsin Bankers association.
An Innovation this year will be a
general sale of pure bred horses and
cattle on Friday, Sept. 16, under di-
rection of Fred Pabst.
1t is possible that President Will
son or the Republican nominee for
president may be special guest at
this years fair. Special invitations
will be sent to both. 1t is understood
that both are planning western trips
for September.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
FISHING
- AA -
SEASON OPENS
Lid Lifted on Fishing at Midnight
Sunday.
CBy United Press Association

(By United Press Association
Milwaukee, Wis, May % There
were more dead grandmother" and
more persons suffering from "sick
headaches" in Wisconsin today than
on theopening day of the baseball sea-
son.
But they all had agood and justifi-
able season-the fishing seasonopen-
ed
At midnight last night the lid was
formally lifted from the ban which
makes it illegal to take game fish,
otherthan trout, from certain waters
in the state and today fishermen by
the hundreds poured into Wisconsin
after bass and pickerel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
BUMPER BLUE
BERRY CROP
IS PROMISED

From every direction come the re-
port that a record breaking BURBERRY
crop may be expected in this section.
Burberry bushes wherever found are
loaded with blossoms, and only Jack
Frost can rob us of big crop. For
several years blueberries have been
next to failure here, owing to fires
and frosts. Thousands of dollars will
pour into Grand Rapids this year if
the promised big yield is realized.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
LOCAL MEN
ATTEND MEET
Regular Session of Wisconsin Valley
improvement Company Held At
Wausau.

A regular meeting of the Wiscon-
sin Valley Improvement company was
held Friday at Wausau, routine bu
siness being transacted. Those pres
ent from out of the city were. W. J.
Sullivan and E. F. Hanf, of Merrill;
B. A. Pride, of Tomahawk; Isaac P.
Witter, of Grand Rapids; W. E. Brown
of Rhinelander.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
February %, 1873

A Grand Re-Union.-As we were
vending our way to dinner last Tues
day, we received summons to appear
before Judge Joseph Wood, at his
residence. We obeyed, as we always
do, and was ushered into the presence
of the whole Compton family in all
its length and breadth, heighth and
depth. That good old soul "Grandma"
Compton met US with a regular Comp
ton "shake"and the mystery was clear
ed up. Grandma" was celebrating
her 80th birthday with her children,
grandchildren and great grand child
rem. They were assembled from all
Christendom, APPARENTLY, and in the
glorious reunion all were happy.
Bountiful tables were spread, and re-
spread till all were fed with the good
of the land, and as the good old Grand
mother sat at the head ofthe table we
thought how blessed her life had been,
and how happy she must be in the
company of so many of cher own"
even the fourth generation was re-
presented by Miss Della Jones, a
little wee thing, that had lately ar
rived. The following were present.,
all of whom belong to the Compton
estate: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wood,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Compton, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. S. Compton of Rudolph, Mrs.
Rachel Dodge, Tomah, Mrs. D. C.
Townsend, Fort Hill, Ill.,, Mrs. R. C.
Worthington, Centralia, Mr.. and Mrs
l.. o. Schultz, Mr.. and Mrs. John Rab-
lin, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Wood, Mr..
and Mrs. G. N. Wood, Mr.. and MrsW
T. Jones, Master Harry and David
Worthington, Frank and Charles Com
pton, and Miss Celia Compton and one
great grandchild- Miss Della Jones.
An innumerable company, among
whom are eight others of the fourth
generation were unable to be present.
All in all, it was goodly company, and
gracious gathering. May the good
Grandma" live to enjoy many such
re- unions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
E Batted for Berg in 9th.

Batted for Berg in 9th.
Summary:-Struck out by Devine
Is; by Bast, 10; Base on balls, off De-
vine /; off Bast l hit by pitcher, Wood
|; Wild pitch, Bast l; two-base hit,
Gustin, l; stolen bases, Gustin L; Ny
ers, 1; sacrifice hit, Myers, 1; left on
bases Grand Rapids 3; Marshfield 3.
Total bases, Grand Rapids %; Marsh
field 5. Timeof game, hours and 5
minutes. Attendance APT. Umpire
Worth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

Mrs Goodhue has been enjoying
the company of her daughters, Mrs
Kendall, Mrs. Joannes, and Miss Nell
lie of Green Bay, they having return
ed with their mother to their old
home fer brief visit last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
SUFFS SELL FLOWERS ON
FIFTH AVENUE-WEAR
BRIGHT YELLOW HATS
(By United Press Association.)

New York, May 27.-Hundreds of
yellow peach basket hats, with the
cutest little blue roses perked saucily
upon them, bobbed merrily along
Broadway and Fifth avenue today.
The hats, designed by Mrs. Frank A.
Vanderlip, were worn by New York
suffragists who heard that English
women got s1,000,00O selling arti-fi
cial flowers on the streets of England
one day last year, and decided to try
it themselves. Mrs. Thompson Seton
and Mrs. John Flagler of Greenwich,
Conn, were among the flower girls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
Log driving is the topic just now.

March IA, 1875
The following persons were elected
city officers for the ensuing year:
Mayor. n. Brundage.
Tres.-S. A. Spafford
Assessor-John Butterfield.
Marshal-John Clear.
Police Justice-L. E. Hitchcock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

Every one contributed to this fund.
The rich and the poor alike gave ac-
cording to their means and the little
Is cent donation of the poor man was
as cheerfully received as the $1,000
donation of the wealthy man. The sub
scriptions ranged from Is cents up
to $1,000
The total number of subscriptions
was 725.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

We regret to lose Mr.. w. G. Smith
from the telegraph Office of the G. B.
& M. Co. Mr.. Smith has been one of
the most faithful employees of the COM
pany, as he is a genial gentleman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

show in Grand Rapids if they had to
get out writ Of mandamus, or they
would show outside the city limits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

Dave Lutz has returned from Chi
cago where he has been on a business
trip for the Grand Rapids Foundry
Co. -aa ss..'~... 49,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

March 7, 1875
A call is out for Judge Park to be-
come candidate for reelection for
Circuit Judge, signed by all but four
lawyers in the circuit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

February q, 1875
John Miller, who has been absent
in Iowa for nearly two years return
ed home last week for a brief visit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01
ANCIENT HISTORY OF GRAND
RAPIDS AND WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1877
80 Years Ago.. E. Ingraham, Pub
Usher, HI. B. PhilleO, Editor.
F February IA, 1875

February IA, 1875
Our good old fat friend Robert, who
always says Grace when he speaks
of himself, has been indisposed the
past week. 1t takes a pretty big
sickness to get around Uncle Robert.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

George Baker, the best tax collect
or we ever had, is running farm in
Rudolph for lawyer Gardner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-01

Our streets are a bed of mud.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-09-29
MARKET REPORT
&fet14-e.i-htef-i@e.s-ff..
Potatoes

Potato growers in this state will be
interested to learn that arrangements
have been perfected with the federal
office of markets for the stationing Of
q government potato market special-
ist in this state during the potato
marketing season. The assistance to
be provided by the federal office of
markets will include an elaborate
telegraphic market news service thru
which we will secure telegraphic re-
ports every day. of the movement of
potatoes thruout the nation, condi-
ton Of supply and demand in all the
large markets, records of sales for
the previous "a hours, etc. The
United States office of Markets has
its market specialists located in all
the principal terminal markets thru
out the country, which crew of field
men form the backbone of the sew
eral market news service projects
which the government is carrying on
this year. The value of such o mar
ket news service is already being
demonstrated in other sections, and
/ am sure our growers will at once
see the possibilities for benefit thru
the inauguration Of such service for
Idaho potatoes. The thoro knowledge
Of market conditions that this tele-
graphic news service will make pos
sible will be the means Of saving
Idaho potato growers and shippers
many thousands of dollars during the
shipping season. This valuable Co
operation from the federal office of
markets should not be confused with
the crop estimating activities Of the
federal bureau of crop estimates
which / have repeatedly taken occa-
sion to criticize as injurious and
worthless to potato growers. This
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-09-29
SUGGESTS THE GROWN-UPS
GO BACK TO SCHOOL

Altho most of the belligerent talk
about cleaning" Mexico has died
down the papers of the land occasion
ally urge it even yet Some Of the
guardsmen at the border think that
good deal of ignorance is loud thru
the land, and that a few balmy
months on the fringe of Mexico
would cure much of it. One Cali
fornia cavalryman suggests for the
average American the following "ex-
animation"
What is the population of Mexico?
What is the area of Mexico?
Draw an outline map of the
county showing the physical aspect.
Tell what you know of the history
of Mexico since the time Of Maximi-
lian.
What percentage of Mexicans can
read and write?
How far is it from Juarez to Mex
leo City?
What is the political relationship
between the de facto government and
the state of Lower California?
His comment is pointed:
In every SLaCe III Inc UuIoH, hO
declares I'VE can find thousands of
persons who cry from the very house
tops for intervention-who criticize
Wilson with words fairly dripping
with vitriol. What percentage OF
these demagogs know anything about
Mexico? AS result of my observa-
ton and experience I'll wager 1t
would prove to be pathetically small.
ut would take an army Of 25O,OOO
men, we'll trained and capable OF
withstanding hardship, privation, and
maybe worse, at least two years to
subdue Mexico. Have we
the army to cope with the situation?
We have not. Have the federalized
army of citizen soldiers been whipped
into such shape that we could do 1t
today? I doubt it,"
From this it is plain that border
duty has its benefits, and that at least
the thousands of guardsmen who re-
turn to their communities will have
a message for their neighbors.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-09-29
PLOWs UP A BIG FORTUNE
Texas Farmer Uncovers Quarter OF q
Million Dollars Worth Of
Silver Bars

NACONA, TEXAS.-A farmer named
Palmer, near here, a few days ago
plowed up silver bars on his farm
variously estimated to be worth from
500, 900 to $28O,000. Palmer says
he will send the bars to the Denver
mint for analysis. 1t is believed the
silver bars were left there by Span
iards in the sixteenth or seventeenth
century when they retreated owing
to the activity of the Indians against
them.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-09-29

market news service to be provided
ty the office of markets Is highly
practical and conducted in an intelli-
gent, able manner. In view OF the
fact that nine-tenths Of the Idaho po-
tato shipments originate In the ter
ritory tributary to Pocatello, ] have
recommended Pocatello as the logical
point from which to direct opera
lions. Further announcement con-
corning the establishment OF this
market news service will be made
within the next few days.
The potato market has not chang
ed materially since my last market
report, except that the outlook is
still brighter for the grower. Dur
ing the past week cars have rolled
from southern Idaho points to Ar
kansas, Oklahoma and other south
ern markets, at prices ranging from
$1.4O to $1.60 I. o. b. shipping point;
and advices received at this Office
from California shippers show that
sales are being made in the gulf
coast states at prices that would net
southern Idaho shippers even con-
SlUoEbUA0 tuhA ShO WV PNA
cwt. our shippers have secured dur
ing the past week. OF course, we
must expect q temporary slump dur
ing the height of the digging season,
but at present the outlook is excell-
emit for $500 this winter. would
therefore strongly urge all growers
to under no circumstances tie them
selves up under any form OF price
contract at this time.
Beans
The Michigan conference Of bean
growers and jobbers, which was fully
explained in my market report OF
September /, was held at Grand Rap
ids the thirteenth and fourteenth, &C
cording to schedule, and an opening
price of S. per bushel was agreed
upon. Idaho growers should at least
secure Michigan prices. Growers are
urged to keep this Office in touch
with prices being offered them. The
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-09-29
SETH Low GREAT
AMERICAN DEAD
Was Head Of Columbia University,
Philantropist, Mayor Of
Brooklyn

Seth Low, former mayor OF Brook
lyn, and one time president of Colum-
bia university, died September II, at
his country home in Bedford Hills,
N. Y, at the age of Sc years. He
has been i'll for several months, but
has kept up his active connection
with the moving events o fthe time.
Mr.. Low recently devoted his ener-
gies to help settle the railroad con-
troversy. He was on close terms of
friendship with many Of the great
labor leaders and kept in touch with
them even after his last illness claim
ed him. He has been active, since
the European war started, in civic
work, and was president of the New
York Chamber of Commerce, and of
the National Civic federation,
He was born in Brooklyn, January
IS, 1850, in a family that had pro-
duced great merchants and men OF
culture for many generations. He
was sent to Columbia university, aft
or which his father put him into his
business as clerk. He held every
position In the upward scale until at
length he became head of the insti-
tuition. Brooklyn politics were just
then In bad way, after pernicious
rule Of corrupt politicians known as
the Tweed ring, of New York. A
Young Republican club" was organ
lied to fight the ring and promote
the election Of James A. Garfield to
the presidency. Seth Low was chosen
president Of the club and became
identified with reform influences. He
grew SO prominent in his activities
that the Republican independent
voters picked him for mayor OF
Brooklyn and elected him. He was
reelected in 1883 for his brilliant
service.
He spent several years travelling
and studying in Europe and after his
return, in 1890. was rendered the
presidency of Columbia university,
which he accepted. He had always
been b strong alumnus of his college,
taking an interest in the affairs Of
its management, serving since 1881
on its board of trustees. With the
opportunities of his new position Mr..
Low did wonders in organizing the
various departments of the school.
until now it takes in 5000 students
and maintains a staff of some 500
instructors.
In 1901 Mr.. Low resigned the
presidency of the college, but con-
tinued as trustee until 1914. Be-
cause he was a man of such superior
balance and dependability he was in
demand for many important quasi
public offices, such as the presidency
of the National Civic federation, and
delegate to the Hague in 1899. He
was often appointed as arbiter in
labor disputes. Turnout all his SER
vices he remained as model Of up
rightness and downrightness. He
gathered into his personality the
most admired American qualities.
He was married IN 1880 to Miss
Wroe Scollay Curtis, of Boston,
daughter of Justice BENJAMIN Curtis
of the United States supreme court,
and they enjoyed happy home life
Mr.. and Mrs. Low had no children
but two nieces and nephew made
their home with them.