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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
RAPIDS Wins
FROM MOSINEE

Any idea that Mosinee had tucked
away in it's brain garage that it could
win from the Rapids on its own ground
was asphyxiated by tear bombs in the
way of heavy swatting by the Rapids
team. The "boys from home" gath
cred in eight runs while the Mosinee
team could only get one.
The heavy bombardment by the
Rapids players resulted in a half inch
of rain falling in this city. Art Fair
ner started on the mound for the Mo
since team, but in the sixth he was
moved off to give Roberts a chance to
stem the tide of heavy firing, which
was resulting SO disastrously for the
town afflicted with the knee disease.
While an accurate score sheet was
not kept, enough was available to
show that the Rapids team played
like smooth running machine.
Jimmy Devine struck out eight of
the enemy's batsmen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27

The statement that an appropria-
ton had been made was absolutely
false The bill must be introduced
and passed, then signed by the presi-
dent before it becomes a law and any
one who knows anything at all about
the presidents views on these mat
tiers, knows that he opposes such ac-
ton during the present troubles with
foreign countries.
If the local papers explosion was
true, then it had clean scoop on every
paper published in the United States
which would mean that of the thou
sands of newspapers published in this
country, it alone was right.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
GEO. ", MEAD
HOME ROBBED
SUNDAY NIGHT

A thief or thieves entered the home
of George W. Mead Sunday evening
between the hours of Gas and 8:15
and stole between $50 and $50 in
money.
Mr.. Mead and family were on the
liver in boat and the maids were a.
way. No one was in the house and
the doors were unlocked.
A pocketbook containing between
$50 and $50 was taken from Mr..
Mead's dressing room and SO was
taken from the room occupied by
Sherman Sykes, who is visiting at
the Mead home.
Drawers were ransacked and things
pulled about generally.
The thieves had gathered three gold
watches and chains together and plac-
ed them in heap on dresser, but
either were frightened away by the
returning family or deemed it best
not to take them
1t is thought that entrance to the
house was made thru the front door.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
Want STATE
TRUNK LINE
ROADS BUILT
LaFOllette, Husting, Phillip, McGov-
ern, HattOn and William Want
Road Built.

Madison, Wis, July 25.-Senators
LaFollette and Husting, Governor
Phillip, William H Hatton, Francis
E. McGovern and Burt Williams, can
didates for governor, standing on the
same platform is unique sight for
Wisconsin. Good roads is the tie that
seems to have bound them together
and good roads advocates are singing
BLESSED be the tie that binds" The
fact IS not without a significance, how
ever, as it indicates an agreement on
the part of all parties and all fac
lions on the good roads question,
which will undoubtedly result in leg
islation next winter strengthening
and broadening the present highway
law
This is indicated by advance sheets
of Good Roads for Wisconsin. the Of
fetal organ of the Good Roads Asso-
citation of Wisconsin. This association
is opening up state wide campaign
to strengthen the present highway
law, especially with a view of secur-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
PASSING ON Of
CHAS. BR|ERE, SR.
Another Old Settler In Grand Rapids
Has Been Called To His Final
Rest.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Chas. Briere, Sr., one of Grand Rap
ids old citizens and highly respected
friend and neighbor was called quite
suddenly Sunday night at a quarter
to twelve o'clock. He passed away
peacefully being held in the arms of
his son Charles in his final struggle.
Mr.. Briere has been in poor health
more or less for several years having
suffered three different strokes of
paralysis, since he retired from actu-
al business life. After each stroke
he followed a systematic treatment
of exercise, by walking, averaging all
the way from five to eight miles
day. This exercise he accounted his
best remedy for his continued good
health. Mr.. Briere was a devoted hus-
band and father, a man who thought
everything of his family and home life
He was charitable and considerate of
others and in every way an exemplary
man.
Charles Briere was born in the SUI
burbs Of Montreal, Canada, on No
vember "a, 1874. He came to the u
nited States when he was tWenty-one
years of age, and worked for Francis
Biron, as carpenter and millwright, at
what is now known as Biron, Wis.
ha h
ids and has been permanent resi-
dent here for fifty years. He was mar
ried to Louise Peltier, July 6, 1874.
He was in the mercantile business for
many years and a member Of the firm
Of Tlmm & Briere and he was also a
cranberry grower with the firm of
Briere & Pomainville, who had ex-
tensive marshes at City Point, Wis.
He served his city as alderman for.
several terms. He also served as di-
rector in the first national bank since,
its organization. He retired from bu-
siness twelve years ago, since which
time he has had three strokes of par
alysis.
He died Sunday night, July %, of
heart failure aged Y years. A good
man has gone to his final reward.
He leaves wife and three chill
dren to mourn his death The chill
dren are Mrs. G. w. Smith of Seat
tie, Wash, WILDER of South America,
and Charles E. Briere Of this city.
The funeral service will take place
Wednesday morning at the house at
and at SIS. Peter & Paul
church at ten o'clock, Rev. VIM. Red
ing officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
Clerk of Court.

Every time election time comes
around great deal is said about the
reelection of Bert Bever as clerk of
the Circuit Court. This comes from
the well established rule that two
terms is usually considered the limit
for any county officer, to hold office.
In this case tie officer is especially
well qualified for the place-in fact
is counted an expert. Beside the Cir
cult Judge, prefers no change in this
office, as a frst-class man to serve
as Clerk of Court is a great help in
the discharge of court matters. Bert
Bever, is an exceptionally good man
and therefore his Party conceeds to
his denomination term after term.
Outside of this office it has been the
rule-most always-to insist upon a
change after the close of the second
term. Two years ago the RepUoli-
cans lost two of the most important
offices on account of their seeking the
fourth term This should teach, not
only those seeking office, but the Party
as we'll that third and fourth terms
are not only dangerous to the officers
but the Party as well. Avoid it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
Grand Rapids Swimming Pool.

Merrill has another drowning.
Claude Edwin Dedrich, a fifteen year
old boy, meets death while swimming
in the Wisconsin river, Tuesday even
ing with other boys. The people of
Merrill can prevent these frequent
drownings by the erection Of swim
ming pool similar to the one in Grand
Rapids. Since it's erection here there
has been no drownings. Before that
we had several every season. Our
swimming pool is literally patrOnized,
as high as 700 bathers in the pool at
one time of an evening. There is a
movement now on foot to erect a
modern up to date bath house to cost
about $500. Send a committee down
here, get pointers and then go back
home and do likewise. The invest
ment will pay, besides everyone can
have a delightful time during the hot
summer season. There is no place in
Grand Rapids so popular just now as
the swimming pool.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
DEATH Of
HERMAN JULIUS
LELOFF
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Herman Leloff was an old resident
of Grand RAPIDS, but has been in poor
health for several years. He died at
his family residence on the south side
on Sunday afternoon, and will be bu-
ried Wednesday afternoon. The fu-
neral will take place at 1870 o'clock
at the house and at 200 o'clock at the
church.
Mr.. Leloff was born in Germany,
Oct. %, 1851, and was therefore sixty
five years of age. He leaves to mourn
wife and seven children. The chill
dren are Emil, Otto, Ernst, Hugo, Ro-
bert and George. Mr.. Leloff will be
remembered as a good citizen, a
church worker and in every way a
good man. He will be greatly missed
at the family freside and in the social
circles where he was a familiar char
acter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
ANCIENT HISTORY Of GRAND
RAPIDS AND WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1877
80 Years Ago.. E. Ingraham, Pub
Usher, Ii. B. PhilleO, Editor.

Miss Ruth Henricson left on Mon
day for Vesper where she will spend
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hedin entertain
ed at a dinner at their home on Sun
day.
Miss Mary Coleman arrived here
last week from Grand Rapids, Mich,
and will visit at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Sam Nystrom for a couple
of weeks.
On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Gust Anderson entertained a few
friends at their home here. Social
converse made several hours pass
pleasantly. Ice cream and cake were
served.
Martin, Alexander and William Sc
dali of Winona, Wis, are guests at
the Frank Sedall and John Kollinda
homes.
Miss Jessie Hackbarth has been en-
gagged to teach the Altdorf school for
the ensuing year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Peterson were
made happy by the arrival of baby
girl at their home on Tuesday of last
week.
Mrs. F. Whitman has been enter
tanning relatives from Nekoosa the
past week.
Mr.. Loomans is back from a brief
visit at Waupaca.
Mrs. Carl Lindstrum and daughter,
Miss Agda Lindstrum, went down to
Chicago on Saturday to attend the
wedding of Miss Agnes Lindstrum
and Earl Anderson. Mrs. Lindstrum
returned home on Monday, while Miss
Agda will remain for a longer visit.
Miss Alma Buege is home from
ssand Rapids where she has been en-
ployed.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Grossmann are
entertaining relatives from Dale.
Alexander Henricson is reported to
be quite sick.
Leonard Kollmda of Grand Rapids
spent Sunday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Anderson had
their infant daughter christened on
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Anderson
were the sponsors.
Miss Anna Forslund of Grand Rap
ids was a week end visitor here
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Sharkey and lit
tie son of Grand Rapids spent Sun
day at the Ole Hollstrum home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27

ing state trunk lines covering the en-
tire state Of Wisconsin. The mem
bers Of the organization are jubilant
over the outlook and feel that the
highway legislation passed by the
next legislature will be big step
forward.
Senator LaFollette, in discussing
the matter says:
"Your program of state trunk lines,
north and south, and east and west, is
based on sound economic principles.
Such roads would materially aid the
farmers and the small towns of the
state"
Senator Husting believes that per-
manent highway improvement is a
self evident proposition and COM
mends the organization 'for educat-
ing the people to the waste of money
and energy caused through piece-meal
highway improvement"
Governor Phillip" directly commits
himself to the trunk line proposition.
He favors state assistance in the con-
struction of trunk lines. He writes.
81 do not think we shall ever get
good roads by the present system of
building short pieces here and there
****I hope that the next Legislature
will seriously consider a change to the
trunk line system"
Former Senator Hatton, Progress
sive candidate for governor, believes
that the state should lay out a COM
prehensive plan of state trunk lines
reaching all parts of the state and
the state should build them.
"These trunk lines should be con-
structed wholly by the state to insure
efficiency and economy in engineering
and in the letting of contracts" He
believes the location of these trunk
lines should take into consideration
not only present needs, but the future
development of the state, and the
trend and volume of traffic.
Former Governor Frances E. Nc
Govern believes that the present
"piecemeaI' construction has been
! means of good roads education, but
| the time has come for a systematic
development of trunk lines.
without neglecting any county"
writes Mr. McGovern, cor altering the
present scheme which makes the
county the unit of administration,
continuous highways of uniformly
| through all the counties and connect
ing the various parts of the state,
| should now be made"
The Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor, Burt Williams, calls attention
to the fact that he has been advocat-
ing the state wide program for good
roads development for years. He
writes:
81 believe there is a vital need for
the construction of main trunk lines
throughout the state to serve the
states interests as quickly as possible
to replace scattered and ineffective eff
forts with cooperation and unity and
to give leadership and inspiration to
this road movement in Wisconsin,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
WILL SLOAN'S LINlMENT RE-
LIEVE PAIN?

Try it and see-one application will
proved more than a column of claims.
James S. Ferguson. Phila., Pa. writes:
Il have had wonderful relief since
used Sloan's Liniment on my knees.
To think after all these years of pain
one application gave me relief. Many
thanks for what your remedy has
done for me-" Don't keep on suffer-
ing, apply Sloan's Liniment where
your pain is and notice how quick
you get relief. Penetrates without
rubbing. Buy it at any Drug Store.
25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
STRONG EVIDENCE.
Is the Statement of This Grand Rap
pids Woman.

pids Woman.
Backache is often kidney ache;
A common warning of serious kid
ney ills.
ga Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Don't delay-use Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Profit by Mrs. Grants experience.
Mrs. F. Grant, 548 Eighth Ave-,
S., Grand Rapids, says: 81 was both
cred by dull, heavy pain in the
small of my back, I knew it was
caused by weak kidneys, and it's
most likely hard work brought on
the trouble. If I caught cold, it set
tied in my kidneys, then my back al
ways hurt me badly Mornings when
[ got up, I felt stiff and lame. I
used Doan's Kidney Pills and the
pain in my back left. My kidneys
became normal and I felt better in
every way. I haven't had any trou-
bic to speak of since"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Grant had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
YOUR BOWELS SHOULD MOVE
ONCE A DAY.

A free easy movement of the bowels
every day is sign of good health. DR..
Kings New Life Pills will give you
gentle laxative effect without gripping
and free your system of blood poisons,
purify your blood, overcome consti-
patton and have an excellent tonic eff
feet on the entire system. Makes you
feel like living. Only 25c at druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
WHEN YOU HAVE A COLD

Give it attention, avoid exposure, be
regular and careful of your diet, al
SO commence taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery. 1t contains Pine-Tar, Ar
tiseptic Oils and Balsoms. Is slight
ly laxative. DR. Kings New Discovery
eases your cough, soothes your throat
and bronchial tubes, checks your cold
starts to clear your head. In a short
time you know your cold is better.
Its the standard family cough syrup
in use over 40 years. Get bottle at
once. Keep it in the house as a cold
insurance. Sold at your druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27

ids have any desire to change the
name. Those who are most active
in this matter are those who have re-
sided here possibly fifteen or twenty
years or less. They probably look at
and consider only the commercial side
of name. The name Grand Rap
ids" has been good enough for sixty
years it ought to be good enough to
the end of time. We are against
changing the name of Grand Rapids
to any other and hope there are many
others who stand with US.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
THE TRUTH TEST

Newspaper readers want news that
will stand up in the light of develope-
ments, news that is RIGHT when it is
written. It is that kind of news that
wins success and respect for a news
paper.
Raising false hopes in the hearts of
the citizens of any community is do
ing damage to that community.
The Reporter, a newspaper belong
ing to one of the very best news ga
thering associations in the world, and
association with correspondents in ev-
cry part of the globe and with sew
eral experts in the city of Washing
ton, published, through its connec-
ton with this news service, The u
nited Press Association, through its
Washington correspondent an arti-
Gle saying that bill was to be in
PRODUCED in the house for an appro-
priation of $35,OOO,OOO for public
buildings, that this bill was to be in
PRODUCED against the opposition of
the president That this bill carried
an appropriation of $4,000 for a pub
lie building in Grand Rapids.
Another paper came out the same
evening with the astounding il rorma-
ton that the president haa signed
the bill and that the building was as
sured. A comparison of the two stor-
les with the news published in Chi
cage, Milwaukee and other state pa
pers failed to establish the correct
ness Of the statement that the presi-
dent had signed the bill.
As a matter of fact it had not been
learned up to last evening whether
the bin had even been introduced, to
say nothing of its passage and its
becoming law
The Reporter, with every other wide
awake and progressive business in
this city, would be delighted to see a
public building here But the Repor-
ter, does not raise any false hopes by
making such silly and absurd state
ments that the president has signed
the bill when its own correspondent
in Washington says that the bill will
be introduced in the house
This jumping at conclusions and ex-
IRENE ignorance is what causes the
remark heard so often in Grand Rap
ids that ct is only newspaper talk"
The Reporters news service, The
United Press Association is the most
careful and accurate news gathering
force in the world
It's correspondents in Washing
ton and IN every capitol of the world
are picked men who have spent years
in training for their special work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27

1t was apparently the work of no
vices as the way things were left
showed haste and nervousness. 1t was
probably the work of local talent who
have been watching for a chance to
enter the house when no one was at
home. The work was that of the low
est order of criminal, the sneak thief
The matter has been placed in the
hands Of the local police.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
December 10, 1878.

Died.-Constant Veuve, by marri-
age brother of Mrs. Euzebe La
Vigne, died of dropsy in CentraIia,
last Sunday morning at o'clock. Mr..
Veuve was a native of Switzerland,
and most excellent and companion
able man. He was aged SO years. The
funeral ceremonies were conducted at
the Congregational church last We'd
nesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27

Died-On Tuesday, November 5,
1878, The National Greenback Party,
infant son of Sam Cary, Brick Pom
eroy, Ben Butler and Moses W. Field.
Cause of death, strangulation while
the Democrats were trying to swallow
it. The funeral services were held in
nearly every state in the union. Come
to lay the little thing out it was no.
thing but skin and bones anyhow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
SAFEGUARD YOUR CHILD

If your child is pale, dull, at times
flushed, irritable and fretful you
should attend to this condition at once
as the chances are your little one is
suffering from worms. Kickapoo
Worm Killer is what you should get.
This well known remedy in lozenge
form is pleasant to take and expels
the worms at once, the cause of your
child's suffering. Only 25c. at all
druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27

We understand that Barnum says,
eff | lived in Wood county I'd move
the county seat over to Centralia."
Barnum may be able to move his own
seat whittier he choose, but when he
undertakes to move a county seat, he
is most too light. Wood county is
able to take care of her own business
without the interference of the Wau-
sau dwarf.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27

"The heart of Wisconsin," why
should her name be changed? Every
once in a while there is talk of chang
ing her name and the principle reason
offered is because there is a larger
place of the same name in Michigan,
and mail, freight and express is mis-
sent. This fact is troublesome and
annoying it's true, but if you should
change the name to some other
there would be more trouble for
long time-than we now have.
Grand Rapids is the dearest place
on earth to US. 1t is our native place.
We were born here 81 years ago and
have resided here most of these years
and we want to die here. Every tree,
rock and landscape is dear to US. She
derived her name Grand Rapids" on
account of the beautiful fall of rapid
water which goes ripling and rum
bling down the raging, rough, rocky
bottom of the Wisconsin river at this
point. Its grandeur in high water is
eXcelled by no other body of water in
the world to a native of this CITY,
The name "Grand Rapids" is the most
appropriate one possible and those
who gave Us this name showed excel
lent judgment because it is appropri-
ate to the scenery and river condi-
tions that exist at this point. We love
every rock and rill in the Wisconsin
river from Biron to Nekoosa and the
scenery between these points is ex-
celled by none. We love this grand
eur beyond recall and Grand Rapids
is the loveliest place on earth. Asso-
ciated with these scenes and attrac-
tions is the beautiful river and rapids,
which was named Grand Rapids" by
our fore-fathers which is our birth
place with all its sublimity and beau
ty-home. The nest of our birth.
Why should any one who was born
here, or has lived here the past 80
years favor change of name? We
shall fight against change of its
name to the end if we are the only
one to fight. If we mistake not there
| are very few natives but what will
fight against changing the name and
many who have resided here 20 or 80
years who will see nothing in chang
ing the name of Grand Rapids to any
other name. The history of Wood
county is so closely connected with
the county seat, Grand Rapids, for
the past fifty years, that most of this
would be lost by changing the name
of Grand Rapids
We cannot believe that anyone who
was born in Centralia or Grand Rap
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
November 81, 1878.
New Meat Market-McCarthy &
Tillman's meat market is a gem.

The decease of Mr.. 0. c. Neeves,
last Thursday was a surprise to his
many friends who had hoped for his
ultimate recovery. Mr.. Neeves had
been suffering for over two years with
lung disease, which in July last as
sumed a form betokening hasty dis
solution should no remedial agent be
found to renew the fast failing en-
ergies of his being.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-27
CLINTONYILLE I;
NEkOOSA z.

The headline tells the story of a
game of base ball played at Clinton
vile between the Clintonville and Ne
koosa teams.
Andrewski of Nekoosa struck out
ten of the heavy hitting Clintonville
men while Frohrib struck out IA of
the Nekoosa team. Each team got
ten hits.