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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
GOULDS BEGIN FIGHT TODAY
TO KEEP CONTROL OF TEX
AS AND: PACIFIC LINES
(By United Press Association.)


Dallas, Texas, Jan. 31.-The Gould
interests today began their battle to.
retain control of the Texas & Paci-.
fic railroad. The receivership. asked
by B. F. Bush, receiver for the ST..
Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern rail
road, is expected to be one of the most
holly contested legal fights in corpor-
alton annals. The petition was filed
December 27 and the hearing is to be-
gin today before Federal Judge Meek
The petition, entered by the Bankers
Trust company of New York, alleges
that the interest on $25,O00,OOO in Sc
cond mortgage bonds, issued in 1888,
has been in default since 1907. The
total interest and principal in default
is said to amount to $14,OOO,0OO. The
petitioner asks an accounting of the
earnings and property of the railroad,
applicable to the payment of the
payment of the bonds. The complaint
alleges that a number of years the
income from operation, instead of be-.
ing applied to payment of interest on
the bonds, was used for improvements,
betterments and other purposes The
petition also includes the New Or
leans Railway company, a Texas &
Pacific property in Louisiana. The
Iron Mountain is the owner, subject
to pledge, of more than $23,000,000 of
the $25, 100000 bonds issued under the
mortgage. The business war between
the Goulds and certain antagonistic
interests are said already to have been
responsible for the International &
Great Northern and the Missouri Pa
cihc receiverships. An agreement as
to the Texas & Pacific property fail
ed. George j. Gould is president of
the Texas & Pacific, which has been
controlled by the Gould family since
the days of Jay Gould. 1t operates
under federal charter granted Mar.
3, 1871. The company was re-organ-
sized without foreclosure in 1885, Re-
cent figures show the Missouri Pa
cific, also in the hands of a receiver,
and allied lines, owned $685., 900 of
the Texas & Pacifc's outstanding
shares. ~....
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
SHIPPERS WITH
DRAW IRONS STATE
RATE CASE
(By United Press Association

A.I
The commodity people or manufact-
urers shipping under commodity rates
will abandon their fight in the state
rate case against the railroads for ad-
justment of rates.
The commodity people have pre-
vailed upon the different associations
in the state back of the class rate
case to withdraw the state rate case
so as not to jepordize the commodity
rates.
The Railways have asked for an in
crease in all commodity rates in the
state.
This giving up Of the fight on the
state rate case does not mean how
ever, the shippers will with draw from
the interstate case.
The Railways have assured the COM
modify people that if the claims of the
state withdrew, they, the railways,
would not press the claims for adj
vances.
The Secretary of the M. & M. A. of
Grand Rapids has wired instructions
to the shippers representative at Mad
ison to withdraw Grand Rapids also.
The Interstate Case will be prose
cuted vigorously.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
(From Fridays Daily.

The members of the Rebekah lodge
held installation of officers at their
regular meeting last evening. The
following officers were installed for
the ensuing year:
Noble Grand-Mrs Henschel.
ice-GranG-Mrs Ellis.
Financial Secretary-Mrs. Ella Wal
tiers.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Emma
Allie.
Treasurer-Miss Emma Erickson.
Deputy-Mrs. Minnehan.
Following the installation, two new
members, Mrs Lynch and Miss Cora
Belle Lang were initiated into the or
der, after which a social hour was en-
joyed at which time light refreshments
were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
wilson
And BRIDE HERE
TODAY
(By United Press Association.)

10y On1IeQ FTeSS ASSOCIdt1On.)
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Jan. 31.-Pres
ident Wilson, accompanied by his
bride and Washington officials, ar
rived in Milwaukee to-day on his
speech making tour.
The President and Mrs. Wilson were
taken Immediately to the Pfister Hotel
Ashort conference was held by the
President with Wisconsin democrat
leaders. At 2 o'clock the presidents
party and reception committee went
to the auditorium. His address was to
begin at $50. Mrs. Wilson and sew
eral Milwaukee women occupied a box
near the stage of the theater.
Wilson was expected to explain his
plans for Strengthening the national
defenses and increases in army and
navy. He was also scheduled to touch
on the Mexican situation and other
international questions.
Lyman H. Howe, in charge of ar
ranging for the entertainment of the
president and Mrs. Wilson, was yer
disappointed when he was told the
short stay of the party in the city
would not allow time for the visitors
to enjoy a toboggan ride on the Tenth
street hill, where an outdoor carnival
has been going on for two days.
School kids wishing that the presi-
dent would come every day as they
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

Almost Fatal Accident.-Life in
the logging camp is attended with
danger constantly. Last Friday fore
noon Patrick Garihee came near los
ing his life by falling pine of man.
month proportions. Patrick and his
brother were engaged in telling the
pine in Neeye's camp on the Mill
Creek and as it came to the earth it
struck an old dead tree which turned
tout of its course suffiently to strike
Patrick just above the small of the
back, knocking him almost senseless.
1t was thought his; back was broken
for time. The lower portion of his
body was apparently paralyzed, but
we learn that he is recovering though
quite slowly, the use Of his lower ex-
tremities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
LETTER OF DEAD
- - - - ~~A =
MAN DENIES
PARENTAGE
(By United Press AssOciation.)

NY OHiteu TTeSS ASSOc1dC1On.)
PROVIDENCE, R. l., Jan. 31.-A
direct charge made by DR.. Chas. F.
Mohr when he denied that he was the
father of Charles and Virginia Mohr
was hurled at the jury for the first
time in the trial of Mrs. Mohr who
is alleged to have investigated the muir
der of DR.. Mohr Gustave Mohr iden-
tilted letter written by DIR. Mohr, in
which he made the statement "The
children she claims as mine are not
mine" The court asked Gustav where
he got the letter and after short
hesitation he pointed at Cushion. At
torney General Rice questioned Gus
tav Mohr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
RACOON HUNTING
STOPS TODAY
(By United Press Association.)

RHINELANDER, Wis, Jan. 81
To-day is the last day of open season
for hunting and trapping racoons in
Wisconsin. Hunters declare that this
has been unusually successful year.
The season for killing skunk in Wash
ington and Ozaukee counties also
closed to-day. In all other counties
no regulations exist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
GHOULS ROB
BODIES Of DEAD
All Looters Ordered Shot On Sight In
Flooded Districts of California.
(By United Press Association.)

Wy - 1CSS ASSpSAdG1Oh.J
SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. 31-Loot-
ing ghouls on persons who have been
drowned took place in the Otay Valley to
day. United States Marines who were
placed in charge of the valley are said
to have shot several Mexican looters
Thirty bodies were recovered from
the Otay Valley, several of which had
been mutilated and the jewelry and
valuables stolen from others. Re-
ports are that the cloud burst in the
San Luis Rey and San Pasquale val
leys probably cost no more than ten
lives. All looters were ordered shot
at sight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

Geo. R. Gardner and family are
made heap glad by the coming unto
them of a brother and family from
Chemung County, New York, the gar
den of the Empire State. Mr.. Gard
ner will tarry with us till the icecles
lose their flavor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
YOUNGEST 81
DEGREE MAN
IN j. 5. A.
(By United Press Association

LAURENCE, Kans., Jan. 31.-The.
youngest Mason of his degree in Kan
sas and probably in the United States
is H. A. Blasdel, p, of Garrett, a
junior in Kansas state university. H.
A. Blasdell took his first degree on
his 21st birthday and by special dis
pensation reached the thirty second
degree two weeks later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
CANADA IS
Threatened With
COAL SHORTAGE
(By United Press Association.)

REGINA, Sask., Jan. 31.-Large in
dustries and government houses have
been closed to save fuel which is grow
ing short. The snow has tied up the
railroads so that it is impossible to
get coal or fuel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
DEATH Of
VIM. RIPKE
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
VIM. Ripke an old resident OF the
west side died on Saturday evening
January 20, after lingering illness
at his home on Fifteenth avenue south
He is survived by a wife and four
children.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday
afternoon at two o'clock from the late
residence on Fifteenth avenue, Rev.
H. B. Johnson of the scandinavian
Moravian church officiating. Burial
will take place in Forest Hill cemetery
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

were granted a half holiday in honor
of the occasion by Superintendent NJ.
c. Potter
The trip schedule called for stay
of five hours by the president and his
party in Milwaukee. They leave p
4 o'clock for Chicago where Wilson
will make an address tonight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
MOTHER AND
SON KILLED IN
HOLDUP
Negro Holds Up Auto Party Near
Buffalo. Daughter May Also Die.
(By United Press Association. }

BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan. 31-Mrs. C.
Percher and son Fred were murdered
to-day and daughter Ruth was mort
ally wounded when Negro held up
miles from Buffalo. The Negro at
tackled Mrs. Percher and children while
driving in the auto. John E. Percher
was injured in fighting with the Negro
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

Uncle Obijah Pierce left Grand
Rapids for California, the land of milk
and honey, gold, big trees, dust,
draught, rainy season, garden sauce
all-the-year-round, and perennial
spring, last week Monday. He goes
with George Weller from Chicago. We
wish him happy sojourn with his
daughter Jennie, and a safe return
when the spirit moveth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
ANCIENT HISTORY OF GRAND
RAPIDS AND WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1877
SO Years Ago.. E. Ingraham, Pub
Usher, III. B. Philleo Editor.

oring establishment, with his business.
He appears to be drive ahead man,
so look out for an ad that shall mean
business. very shortly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
Jude COPELAND
RETIRES FROM
THE BENCH
(By United Press Association

OSCEOLA, Wis, Jan. 31.-Louis A.
COPELAND, Judge Of Polk county, retired
to-day. He handed his resignation to
Governor E. L. Philip, sometime ago
on account of Ill health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
TAX PAYERS
RUSH TO PAYUPS
(By United Press Association

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 31-There
was big rush at all internal revenue
collection Offices in the state to-day to
pay the taxes due the government un-
der the emergency war tax act as well
as federal income tax in order to avoid
penalties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
$500 HEART
BALM FORLA
CROSSE GIRL
(By United Press AssociatiOn.)

LA CROSSE, Wis, Jan. 31.-S500
was estimated as the damages sus-
tanned by Miss Nellie Drummers attic
ted by DR.. C. Watterson's refusal to
marry her after eight years of init
macy, when he handed her bag of
lemons. This was the verdict given
out by jury in Circuit court here to-
day. The case was given to the jury
on Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
End INFANTRY
LEADS IN RIFLE
SHOOT
Co. C. Sheboygan Wins Pfister Trophy
(By United Press Association

(By United Press Association
APPLETON, Wis, Jan. 31-The
Second Regiment w. N. G., in rifle
practise yesterday shows the following
scores as reported by the Adjutant
General:
End Infantry-78.6.
3rd. Infantry-53. 80.
1st. Infantry-49.37.
Co., c. at Shbeoygan won the Phist=
er Trophy for having the biggest ag-
gregate shoot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
LITTLE NEWS
O THE DAY
(By United Press Association }

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Jan. 31-The
guests of honor at a Mckinley birth
day banquet to be held here to-day will
be Governors Frank B. Willis, of Ohio,
Charles Whitman of New York and
Martin Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
JEWISH BUSINESS
Men MEET IN
MILWAUKEE,
(By United Press Association.)

(By United Press AssOciatiOn)
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Jan. 31.-The
annual meeting Of the Progressive or
der of the West, an organization of
Jewish business men, opened here to-
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 31.-The an
nual meeting of the American Jersey
Cattle club began here to-day at Ohio
State University
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
February /, 1877

SoAo oAJ ~ 400
A Very Narrow Escape-F. J.
Wood had very narrow escape from
burning lsat Saturday night, and his
dwelling too, came near being cremat-
ed. He retired from his office at a
late hour, and in setting the lamp,
containing about pint of kerosene
upon the organ, it somehow slipped
eff upon the floor, breaking, and scat
tering the contents upon the carpet, all
afame. The flames reached to the
ceiling and threatened the destruc-
ton of the whole dwelling Mr. Wood
Immediately threw his coat and vest
upon the flames, but they were in
stantly saturated and only added to
the fire. No ready material being
near. Mr.. Wood bethought him of the
water pail, and dashing a full pailfull
upon the floor he fortunately succeed
ed in putting it out. The carpet was
badly damaged, as was also the or
gan, and Frank says he is minus a
coat and vest, but he feels quite sat
isfed. Frank says he has learned
that one can't be too careful with
kerosene lamp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

COURSE STARTS
NEAUCLAIRE
(By- United Press Association.)

:
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Jan 31.-The
fourth county short course in agricul-
ture given by Eau. Claire county op-
ened here to-day. The course is given
for young farmers and includes in
structions in various lines of stock
raising, crop rotation, and business
practice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
January. Is, 1871

January 49,. 1871
Sold Out.-The firm of Gerard &
Drake have disposed Of their saw
mill property in the town of Seneca
to W. and J. Whorton of Appleton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03
GAS
For Infants and Children
I'm Use For Over 30 Years
s'x.s :ss ., eMAzzzw

We are sorry to note that since Sat
urday James Gaynor's general condi-
ton is not as favorable as it was on
that day. He had a slight stroke
Sunday noon and another one to-day.
All of which are discouraging. His
friends are worried
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

J. w. Thorn of Ripon, appeared in
our streets last Monday. Miss Fannie
Baker will return with him to Ripon
for few months.
Miss Mary Wagner has gone to Ne
cedah where she has secured a pro-
fitable music class upon the pianoforte
Miss Wagner is thorough teacher
and most estimable young lady. We
shall miss her in our society, as also
in the choir Of the Congregational
church where she has presided as or
ganist for the past year. MasterAlec
Zenier will take the place of Miss
Wagner as organist.
A new Superintendent Of Schools at
Chas. Garrison's the other day-a girl
January 20, 1877.-
Our community will be panied to
learn of the death Of one Of Rev. r. M.
Webster's little ones, recently, from
scarlet fever. We have not heard
which of the little ones has. gone
''home," but we think it ia the babe.
May the infinite Father give our af-
ficted brother and sister the conso-
lation of His Infinite Love in this
hour of their affection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 31.-More
than SO percent of the convicts in the
Oregon State Penitentiary are freed
before expiration of their terms, fig
ures compiled to-day show. In the
five years from 1910 to 1915, 1926
were sent to the penitentiary and 1910
of these were pardoned, conditionally
pardoned or parolled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

The toughest joke we ever heard
told on brother Remington was, that
when the Valley road was building
through Remington the boss ordered
theboys to take up the track every
night and carry it in, for fear Rem
ington would lug it off for old iron
We don't believe it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

Mr.. SLIDER of Baraboo has opened a
rare stock of dry goods and clothing
in the Arpin building. Mr.. Slber will
connect Gents Furnishing and Tail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 31-Detroit
tions during 1916, according to figures
announced to-day by the Detroit tour
list and convention bureau. These will
bring more than 100000 visitors to
the city, it is estimated
CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 31.-The ell
eventh annual food and industrial ex-
position of Ohio opened in the coli
scum here to-day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-03

Reporter Want Ads Results
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-02-04
Tit for Tat.

An old carrier of the United States
mail travelled on his blackboard about
e dozen miles through the woods twice
q week. He was an ill-humored, tact
turn old fellow. One day a man who
was on a walking vacation trip asked
il he might have a ride with him, and
being somewhat laxative, asked many
questions along the way. At last the
old man said: I'm tired of your talk.
| wish you'd mind your W business
and let me mind mine"
The passenger subsidized.
After driving an hour or two in
silence the old carrier discovered that
his mail pouch was missing He
stopped the horses, looked all about
the blackboard, and finally said to his
passenger:
Il wonder what has become OF that
mail pouch. Have you seen it,"
Yes"
We'll, where is it," speaking
g%reuchily.
1T fell off the wagon about an hour
ago" slowly replied the passenger:
but 1t wasn't any Of my business"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-02-04
Steak Supreme.

Select a sirloin steak at least an
inch thick; have ready cooked in
brown stock until tender balls or dice
cut from carrots and turnips, half a
dozen of each for each service, also for
each service two small onions. For a
steak weighing about two pounds, melt
and brown three tablespoonful Of but
ter. In it stir and cook five tablespoon
fuls OF -four until flour is we'll Drowned,
then add one-half teaspoonful salt and
mi and one-half cupfuls rich, dark
brown broth; stir sauce constantly un-
til it boils, then add cooked vegetables
and about a dozen canned mushrooms:
let the whole stand over hot water
while steak Is being cooked; COOK steak
about six minutes; set steak in hot
dish, turn vegetables and owe
1t and set all in hot oven, to stand
about four minutes; sprinkle steak
with a teaspoonful or more of fine
chopped parsley and serve at once.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-02-04
MADE WITH APPLES
OELlCACiES PREPARED FROM
THE HEALTHFUL FRUIT.
Punch Has Long Been a FavorIte, but
May Be New to Some-Recipe
for Raised Biscuit-Apple
Schmarren Excellent.

Apple Punch.-Cut six tart apples
In quarters; core, but do not pare; put
into a preserving kettle and add one
cup of raisins, two bay leaves, a small
piece Of stick cinnamon, the grated
rind of three lemons and two quarts
of cold water; let come to a boil and
add two quarts more Of cold water,
v and let boil for thirty minutes;
drain through a muslin bag. When
cold add the juice of three lemons and
two pounds of sugar; stir until the
sugar is dissolved. When ready to
serve, add a little shaved ice.
Raised Apple 6iscuit.-Scald one
cup of milk, add one tablespoonful of
sugar and one tablespoonful of butter;
let cool. Add one-half cake of yeast
dissolved in warm water. one tea
spoonful of salt and one cupful OF
-four. Let rise; add cupful OF apple,
pared and grated, and one cupful Of
flour sifted with one-half teaspoonful
of soda. Let rise for one hour. Shape
into two fiat cakes, let them double
their bulk. bake in hot oven, split
while hot and butter. Serve hot with
sugar and butter.
Apples and Rice.-Pare and core
apples, place in a baking dish and ill
the holes in the apples with chopped
raisins and sugar; fill the spaces be-
tween the apples with rice that has
been boiled for fifteen minutes. Cover
and bake for fifteen minutes, remove
longer. Serve hot with cream.
Apples In Rice cups.-Boil rice in
sailed water until tender. Half fll
coffee cups and let stand until cold.
Stand in a pan of hot water until they
will slip from the cup easily. Scoop
out a small place and lay a quarter OF
an apple that has been cooked in a
rich strip in the cavity. Serve with
the apple strip or cream.
Apple Rellsh.-Three pounds Of ap
pies diced with the skins On. Take
three pounds sugar, N pound raisins
one pound pecans, two oranges: re
move peeling and grind it in meat
grinder; then cut the orange into
small pieces. Cook for one hour, add
ing the nuts five minutes before re
moving from the stove.
Apple Schmarren.-Make a batter
Of one tablespoonful of pastry -four
two tablespoonfuls Of milk, a pinch G.
salt and a ~well-beaten egg. Slice into
this batter one good sized apple. Put
into a frying pan one teaspoonful o.
clear lard. heat it and pour in the bat
ter, fry a nice brown and serve witt
powdered sugar.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-02-04
Saves Steps.

When the best and happiest house.
keeper known to the writer was asked
to tell the secret Of e speed in
homework, she replied: Il never iron
with a cold iron, cut with a dull knife,
or get to my kitchen to prepare a meal
without a clean small hand towel
pinned to my apron belt on n side
and a similar dish towel pinned on the
other. Try it, and you will DO sur
psised tn see how much time and
how many extra steps you will sova."
Exchange.