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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
Wind BLOWS
ROOF OFF WITTER
HOUSE PORCH

A noise like the explosion Of
bomb dropped from a Zeppelin startl-
ed the people along First street north
this morning. when the wind ripped
the roof off of the porch at the rear
of the Witter Hotel and hurled it up
on the roof knocking off part of the
chimney.
The high wind has been playing
all sorts of pranks. Hats have had
strong tendency to lead their owners
a merry chase and the mechanical ak
ION that body always revolves on
its shortest axis was illustrated many
times today when hats went sailing
down the street on the rim.
About the best place in the city to
find out whether the wind was blow
ing was on the bridge. Those who
crossed the bridge either way and es-
pecially from east to the west know
the wind was blowing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
CHARITIES AND CORRECTION
MEETS AT INDIANAPOLIS
CIV United Press Association.)

Indianapolis, Ind, May 1O.--A ma
tional bureau for the rehabilitation of
Americas mental DIRECTIONS will be
one of the big things planned by the
nations experts on crime and poverty,
at the National Conference of Chair
ties and Correction, which opened
here today. The promoters of the
plan have in mind theestablishment of
a big farm, or number of them IN
various parts of the country, with in
stitutional buildings and homes for
the farmers" where the potential
criminals may be studied Individual
ly and made over into useful citizens.
In one division of the Conference, I'M
der Julia c. Lathrop of the Federal
Children's Bureau, the famous Gary
plan of public school organization will
be shown to represent ideas social
workers have long advocated. Social
work agencies will be represented as
buttressing public school organiza-
ton in respect to the health of chill
dren, recreation, school centers anc
steering the child into work.
Insurance will be advocated as {
preventive of dependency by DR.. Lee
K. Frankel, of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance company, New York. DR.
/. M. Rubinow of the American Medi
cal Association, will speak on health
insurance The chief of the industrial
hygiene department of the Ohio State
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
PARENT Meeting
CATHOLIC school,.

The attendance and interest mani
tested in the Parental meeting at
the Catholic Parochial school was
great. The school rooms were decor
ated for the occasion. The program
was carried out as advertised. Light
refreshments were served and a very
pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by
those present.
A large display Of samples of the
children's skill in drawing, painting,
writing and spelling was on eXhibi-
ton and it convinced the visitors that
the children in this school are we'll adj
vanced in these arts. The Spencerian
style Of writing is taught here and we
think it is far more legible and beau
tiful than the vertical style taught in
our public schools. Some of the stu
dents who use the vertical style should
go and see what some of the children
in all grades are accomplishing in this
school.
The work being accomplished in
this school by the Sisters who are
in charge is certainly very creditable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
PIANO RECITAL
MAY 18th

The Mcdowell Recital to be given
by Marjorie Macbeth and Raymond
Vickers, at the Witter Building May
18th is creating a lot of interest a.
mong the music-loving people of
Grand Rapids.
Edward A. Mcdowell is Americas
greatest composer and those interest
ed in American music will be pleased
to note that the d minor Concerto ar
ranged for two pianos, will be played.
The gentlemen are urgently request
ed to be present as we'll as the ladies
as MacDowell's music appeals very
strongly to man.
Tickets are on sale at Barnes Candy
Shop and at Normington Bros. Laun-
dry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
LAST OF ENGLAND'S UN-
MARRIED BOYS, Is AND
OVER, ANSWER CALL TODAY
BY WILBUR S. FORREST


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
London, May 10.-Beginning today,
the last of Great Britain's single men,
eligible for army service, began to get
into khaki. In all sections of the coun
try, young men of IS years of age re
ported at supply depots and changed
their civilian raiment for army buds.
They will remain in training until
they have reached the age of nineteen,
at which time they will be subject to
service in actual warfare. With the
first drafts reporting today, it is ex-
pected that within a month every eli
gible single man, whether attested
under the Derby recruiting scheme or
liable for service under the Conscrip-
ton Act, will have left civilian pur-
suits for war duty. Carrying out
pledges to the married eigibles, made
in the House of Commons, the govern
ment is rapidly digging out single
men from munition factories and 9TH
er governmental positions. They are
being replaced by women. The first
groups of married men who attested
for service under the Derby plan are
now beginning to assume the appear
ance of trained troops. They have
been in service more than month
Their ages range from nineteen tc
twenty-siX.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
NEKOOSA WILL
HAVEABASE
BALLTEAM

At meeting of the base ball fans of
Nekoosa, the following officers were
elected to look after the interests of
the base ball team which will be or
gained in the hustling suburb:
Frank McGargle, president.
Sid Denis, secretary.
J. P. Nash Treasurer.
Board of Directors, H. E. Fitch, DR..
George Pomainville, |. M. Johnson,
Sid Brooks and Attorney A. J. Crowns.
Fred Bentz was elected manager of
the team.
The meeting was an interesting af-
fair and all present were full OF pep.
If the ball team shows as much pep
as the fans-look out, for something is
going to be bidding.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
1000 BADGER
TROOPS READY
in IL HOURS
New Plan of Mobilization Using 16
Trains Would Force at Camp
Douglas in Record Time.
by United Press Association.)

AoJ ~ l. NSS HfSSoSAdttOhsJ
Madison, Wis, May 10.-Mobiliza-
ton of 1000 Wisconsin troops in II
hours is made possible by the plan of
Adjutant General Orlando Holway
which has just been completed.
According to this new mobilization
scheme, if a call is issued at night,
the troop trains would be ready in the
morning and every member of the
guard would be in Camp Douglas by
2:30 o'clock the same afternoon.
In the past II trains have been suf-
fcient to move tie troops. The new
schedule calls for 16 trains, this I'M
der the present presumption that each
company is recruited up to full war
strength.
While yet not authorized by orders
from Washington, the National Qua i
of Wisconsin could be ready to go 70
the border in y hours after the ca;l
came.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
WILLPLANT TREES
AT MOUNT VERNON
Senator La Toilette to Make Speech
Attended School There When a
Boy.
(By United Press Association.)

Mount Vernon, Wis, May 6.-The
entire population of this community
turned out today to take part in the
ceremonies of transplanting of elm
trees from the original Mount Vernon.
the home of George Washington, to
the school yards of this village.
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette had
promised the committee in charge of
the affair that he would come from
Washington and deliver the main adj
dress at the celebration. The senator
attended school here when he was a
boy.
Commissioner F. 3. Moody of the
state conservative commission, deliv-
cred an address on ''Tree Planting and
the Farm Wood-Lot" A. L. Harper
of the department of education spoke
on "Arbor Day and It's Significance"
A basket lunch was served at noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

To add the charm of daintiness to
the toilette, or to make a plain blouse
or dress more attractive, or merely
to provide a careful and pretty finish,
is the mission Of neckwear.
Colored organdies in light tones and
tints are used in conjunction with
white in borders and frills Rose, law
ender, yellow and blue add a new
touch to white neckpieces and appear
also in frills for neck and sleeves in
dependently.
For little capes like that shown in
the picture both white and colored or
candies are used These capes prove
to be gems as accessories. Demure
and quiet looking as they are, they sue
coed in focusing attention on them
selves and are to be worn for outdoor
dress as we'll as in the house. They
are larger than the capes and cape
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
CATCH FISH WITH
SHOVELS
GRAND RAPIDS

When a person can walk out in the
river and shovel fish ashore, the place
where this can be done should be re-
cognized as some fsherman's paradise
Grand Rapids is the place where this
was done and this morning was the
time. Suckers trying to lead the small
dam at the end of the tail race at the
Consolidated plant met with trouble
in the shape of small boy and a
shovel who waded out onthe dam and
whacked the suckers as they strug-
gled over the dam, he then picked
them up on the shovel and hurled them
ashore And he got a nice lot Of big
fat ones.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

collars similar in style but not in.
tended for street wear Plain borders
and hemstitching or plated frills and
hemstitching finish them.
Rufus are made Of malines for wear
with tailored or silk suits and often
of the same color as the suit or com.
bination of two colors. Here again
narrow side-plaitings give the malines
the requisite body. The plaitings are
sewed to a band Of narrow ribbon just
long enough to reach about the neck
A small ribbon bow and little nose
gay Of flowers conceal the fastening
of the ruff, or the flowers are some
times mounted at the side, the ruff
fastening with ribbon ties at the front
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
DEATH OF RUTH
Marie SHINN

The little seven months old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Shinn
died Tuesday, May 9th of pneumonia
after only two days illness. The fu-
neral services took place Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the fam
lily residence on 18th Avenue North,
May 10th, Rev. R. J. Locke officiat-
ing.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled.
The boon His love had given,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

AFTERNOON
BRIDGE PARTY

Thirty-two ladies were guests at a
pretty afternoon bridge party, given
on Friday by Mrs. James Spencer
Thompson, at her home on Third street
south. After most delightful after
noon spent in playing the interesting
games, Mrs. Henry Demitz was award
ed the first prize for the highest
score, Mrs. George K. Gibson the Sc
cond prize and Mrs. George La Bour
received the consolation favor. An e.
laborate luncheon was served, the ia
bles being handsomely appointed, the
decorations being in ferns. Madam
Harth Of Appleton catered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
and several kinds never before CLASH

and several kinds never before CLASH
fed
There are carefully trimmed Van
Dykes, fierce mustachios, pert Char
ley Chaplins, bristly adornments of
the George Sidney type, and even a
few good old Galways; red, white,
grey, black, pink, bay, sorrel, notified,
etc.
The states are due for treat when
Johnny comes marching home" and
if there be wife or sweetheart who
can pick her man out from behind the
hirsutic underground, it will be case
of pure luck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

Board Of Health, DR.. E. R. Hayhurst,
will describe sanitary and hygienic
measures for improving the condition
of labor. Two physicians, DR.. D. c.
Peyton, of Jacksonville reformatory
nd DR.. S. E. Smith, of the Richmond
hospital for the insane, will describe
the hearing of disease upon crime, in
sanity and poverty.
Employers will be shown to be NOR
al reformers in their attitude toward
the use of alcohol by their employees,
in report to be made by DR.. Alexan-
der Fleisher. of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
WIDOW OF NOTED ARCHITECT
WEEDS GEN. WEBB'S SON TODAY
(By United Press Association }

\By united freSS ASSOcldClOn-)
New York, May 10.-Mrs. William
Russell and Alexander S. Webb were
married quietly today at her home,
No. 271 Lexington avenue. Mrs. Rus
sell is the widow Of the we'll known
architect and was Miss Florence Sands
She is the daughter of the late James
W. Sands.
Mr.. Webb, who is president Of the
Lincoln Trust company, is a son of
the late General and Mrs. Alexander
S. Webb, and brother Of Mrs. John
E. Alexander. He belongs to the u
Mon and Manhattan clubs, the Socie-
ty of Colonial Wars and Society Of the
Cincinnati.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

ADVANTAGES
IF LIFE

(WflCCen especially 1ofChlS paper,
No community is absoIved from the
need of church activity.
To forget that which would tend
to bring the community spirit TO high
er accomplishments, is to forge! our
duty to posterity.
If we, enjoying the privileges Sc
cured for us by a sturdy ancestry for
get what this privilege means, the fu-
ture will suffer
If. we, privileged to live in this com
munity where the best of our citizen
ship participates in the worship of
God onthe Sabbath, if we fail to pro
tect and maintain that privilege, the
result will be fatal.
We lose by our failure to use to it's
fullest extent the church privileges
that are so easy of access all the time.
1t is a privilege to join with those
who are striving for good. ard 5treng-
then them in their work.
For this is the age of privilege, the
age when we can secure, in associa-
ton, the advantages of Christian i
iowship.
Each Sabbath offers an opportunity
for assembling in our churches and
sharing in the praise Of God, who has
made US a Great Nation.
To have a feeling, or desire for
something better, is a step to the Sc
curing Of that better thing!
We gain through our desire and by
our appreciation.
Helping to maintain Alright attitude
toward the Christian Sabbath, gives
us greater enjoyment in that day.
To look forward with hope and ex-
pectation to a time when more people
will enjoy it, is one means of know
ing our appreciation.
No one can avoid a responsibility
for maintaining all we have of Sab
bath observance, and adding to the
enduring enjoyment Of the day.
Duty and privilege go hand in hand
in this matter and we need to do our
portion to wake up both the sleepers
and the merry makers.
If we fail, we deprive ourselves of
the strengthening advantage of
Christian association, that which we
have not shall be taken away.
If We succeed, we add, not only to
cur own enjoyment of the day, but help
in bringing that enjoyment more fully
to others.
The services of the Sabbath are val
liable as we participate in them, as
we absorb that which is prepared for
us.
Every Sabbath should be a period
marking advance in a taste and de
sire for participation in public wor-
ship.
Every church member should be
part of the general movement to get
on higher ground.
If you appreciate your privilege you
will help in the escort!
"For unto everyone that hath shall
be given and he shall have abundance
but from him that hath not, shall be
taken away even that which he hath"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
HAS SERVED
g YEARSON
SUPREME Bench
Chief Justice WinslOw Has Com pleted
Quarter of Century in High
State Court.
(By United Press AssOciation.)

Madison, Wis, May Cit is the
18th anniversary of the services of
Chief Justice Winslow onthe supreme
court bench This fact slipped out be-
fore court opened this morning when
the Chief Justice said, "Well just %
years ago today, took my seat in this
court for the first time. 1t seems like
yesterday"
The Chief Justice was presented
with a huge bouquet by court attaches
and was the recipient of hundreds of
congratulatory handshakes and mes
sages from friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
FINED FOR
ALLOWINGMINORS
INPOOL ROOMS
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Glen Keats, who runs a pool hall in
Marshfield paid fine of SIS and costs
in Municipal Judge Hugo Wegener's
court this morning for allowing min
ors to play pool in his place of bust
ness.
Henry Andrews, another pool hall
proprietor paid fine of $40 and costs
in Municipal Judge Hugo Wegener's
court for allowing minors to play pool
in his place of business this morning.
Both offenses took place on last Sat-
urday. District Attorney John Rob-
erts appeared for the state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
WALKS OUT OF
JAIL UNDER
NOSE OF GUARD
(By United Press Association.)

GAINESVILLE, Wis, May 6.-Len Car
roll of Evansville, Wis, held on a
charge Of robbery walked out of the
Jail here today almost under the eyes
of the station keeper and so far Of
fcers have not been able to find him.
Carroll was in a cell with another
prisoner when the keeper unlocked the
door to let the other man out, the
keepers back was turned for amoment
and Carroll calmly walked out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
BATTLE ABOUT
To BEGIN in
NORTH GREECE
By United Press Association.

Saleniki, May 11.-Brisk artillery
fighting all along the Anglo-French
front in northern Greece was reported
in dispatches here today.
The Bulgarians are bringing up
fresh troops south of Monastair and
are throwing up strong defensive po-
sitions. The Bulgarian commander
expects an attack from the allies for
ces which are concentrating near Flo
rine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
LAST CHANCE

Is your pile of cans, debris and ash
es out on the edge of the curb where
the city teams will collect it?
If not, get it out tomorrow, as the
city teams will finish the cleaning up
this week. Don't wait to do this
until next week. It may then be too
late. See that your debris is carried
out now
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
FARM HOUSE in
RUDOLPH BURNS
TO1HE GROUND
The Home o. Joseph Casper in the
Town of Rudolph Was Burned to
the Ground Yesterday Morning.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Mrs. Casper is in Chicago and Mr..
Casper was attending church when the
fire broke out. Three small children
were alone at home getting dinner
ready when sparks from the chimney
set fire to the roof. Before the chill
dren realized it, the entire upper part
of the house was on fire and the chill
dren had barely time to escape with
their lives.
The house and furniture were de-
stroyed, not so much as a chair be-
ing saved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
WHISKE RS! WHISPERS
EVERYWHERE NOT
A BLADE IN SIGHT
(By United Press Association

Field Headquarters, near Namiqui-
pa, May 1.-THE United States army
in Mexico is the most bountifully De-
whiskered body of men on the North
American continent.
The expedition carries no sharing
equipment, you know. The boys have
come to cherish and brag about their
boards.
In this camp may be seen every va
riety of whisker known to humanity,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
MORE TROOPS
To CROSS
THE BORDER
Mexicans Said To Be Massing Troops
Close to Border.
(By United Press Association

Marathon, Texas, May 10 With
Mexican forces reported massing
south of the border, part of Major
Langham's command of the 9Th cav
airy was expected to cross the border
today in pursuit of the filling rem
nants of the raiders.
Another force of the 18th cavalry
under Colonel McCoombs which ar
rived here today and is expected to
lose little time in going to the front
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
WRITES BOOK
GARDENING
Author of 'Silver Threads Among the
Cold Prepares Agricultural Vol
ume
(By United Press Association. }

Shiocton, Wis, May 6.-Eben E.
Rexford, author of "Silver Threads
Among the Gold" has written a new
volume for the Abe series-"The A
BIC of Vegetable Gardening" He ex-
plains in detail the work of preparing
and caring for agarden. All of the
vegetables are taken up in alphabetical
order and discussed, thoroughly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
Keep Your Skin. Clear and Healthy

clear, healthy complexion and that is
to keep the bowels active and regular
DR.. Kings New Life Pills will make
your complexion healthy and clear,
move the bowels gently. stimulate the
liver, cleanse the system and purify
the blood. A splendid spring medicine
25c at your Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
AUSTRIAN
TRANSPORT IS
SUNK BY SUB
BY United Press Association).

Rome, May ia French subma-
rine sank an Austrian transport laden
with war material off the Albanian
coast it was officially announced to-
day. The crew of the transport are
believed to have persisted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
TAKES CHARGE At
RACINE COLLEGE

(By United Press Associati0n.)
Racine, Wis, May 1.-THE Rev. 3.
T. Rodger today was formally INSTALL
ed as head of Racine college. DR.. Rod
ger was formerly at Fond du Lac.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-08-16

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