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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
INITIATED
into THE ELKS

At the regular meeting of Elks at
their lodge room Tuesday night the
following persons were introduced in
to the mysteries of Elkdom: P. D.
Larson, E. c. Witzig, DR.. 0. N. Nor
tenson, and C. C. Knuteson. A large
attendance witnessed the ceremony
and the officers did excellent work in
the initiation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
Foreign
MISSIONARY
TALK

Miss Cora Simpson Of Foo Chow,
China will speak in the interest of the
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
at the NJ E. church Thursday evening
at 7:45 o'clock. She appears in Ma
tive costume and speaks on Medical
Missions and work in the Leper Col
ony" She has spent ten years in the
work and speaks of her personal ex-
perience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
ASK FARMERS TO RUSH CROPS
Secretary Houston at Washington
Makes Plea on Economic and
Patriotic Basis.

Washington. March 2S.-Secretary
Houston issued statement calling on
the farmers Of the United States to
strive this year for the "highest>s stand
ard of efficiency in production and
conservation of food" Economic and
patriotic reasons, the secretary said,
were responsible for the plea.
He urged the securing of maximum
returns from seed, the prevention of
waste and the taking of measures
against potato disease
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
n. {. CLUB

Miss Leanore Fridstein entertained
the n C. Club at her home Saturday
afternoon. Six of the members were
present and very pleasant afternoon
was spent in playing games after
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
DEATH Of MRS.
JANE WARD

Mrs. Jane Ward, q cousin of VIM.
Scott Of Port Arthur, Canada, passed
away al the Scott home in Port Ar
thur, Canada this week, Her remains
were taken to New York City for bu-
rial. Mrs. Ward resided in this city
with the Scott family during their stay
in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
BASKETBALL
BOYS I'D To
APPLETON

The Grand Rapids High school bask-
etban boys left this afternoon for APP
pleton where they will enter the Law
renee College tournament. The local
boys will play the Superior high school
team on Thursday afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
MOTHERS
ATTENTION!

Mothers who desire to consult with
Miss Rasmussen the school nurse will
find her at ths Howe school build
ing on the east side all of this week
between the hours of four and five O.
clock in the afternoon of each day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
Is YOUR
FLAG OUT?

Have you complied with the Mayors
Proclamation and put out your flag?
If you have not, doso now before you
forget it and when you get it out keep
it there, as an emblem of your patriot
ism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
IN JUSTICE COURT

Guy Brown was arrested today
charged with jumping board bill.at
the James Hotel. Heappeared before
Judge F. W. Calkins and paid the fine
and costs and was discharged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
WAR RESOLUTION
BEING DRAFTED
House Committee Is Preparing
Resolution for Congress.
QUICK ACTION is EXPECTED
Measure Will Be Presented on Tues
day Following Presidents Address
to the Joint Session-WiIl In
crease Armed Forces.

Washington, March 2S.-The reSolu-
ton TO be introduced in congress on
April 3 Immediately after President
Wilson concludes his address to the
joint session will declare that the time
has come when the United States must
vindicate decisiyely its honor and its
rights
1t Will declare that, by the acts of
Germany, state Of Wa exists. and
that congress places at the disposition
Of the president the means OF vfgor-
ouSly prosecuting the war and there
by Fastening the restoration of peace.
Congress will meet April , The
president expects one day sufficient for
organization, and will address the body
the following day. Tuesday.
Draw War Resolution.
While President Wilson is cOmpet-
ing his indictment Of Germany this
week, the house foreign affairs com
mttee is preparing the war resolution.
Anticipating the tread Of the preSi-
dents indictment, the committee. ac
r"fdIhg 10 present plans. will draw the
resolution along the following lines.
That WantOn violation Of the rights
OF persons and property of American
citizens, committed by Germany: heI
repeated acts Of bad faith and utter
disregard of solemn treaties have con
stituted ample cause f,A war on Oul
mart
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
Three Dead in Hotel Fire.

Parkersburg. W. Va. March 2S.-
Three persons We're burned to death
in a fire which destroyed the Stephens
hotel and ten other buildings at Cres-
ton. Writ county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
which dainty refreshments were -serv-
FOR SALE OR RENT:-On accoun

FOR SALE OR RENT:-On account
Of business changes, l must move to
another city in April. l will sell at
a bargain or rent my strictly modern
10-room house and garage to desire
able party. w. G. Corcoran, Grand
Rapids, Wis. -W-S-d-~1tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
Point, as a result Of the first days
canvass by the special committee of
the Retail Association Of that city.
CONINGEVENTS

Under this head will be published
events which will occur in the near
future which are of interest to the
people o. his vicinity as a matter Of
news
Apr, 77en of the World Con-
vention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
SIGNFOR
DELIVERY
SYSTEM

Seventeen signers, three morethan
use the system in this city were sign
ed to the agreement to establish CO.
operative delivery system in Stevens
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
THE WEATHER.

Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; warmer tonight; cooler Thurs
day north and central portions. Fresh
to strong southwest winds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29

Of SILK

Johnson & Hill Co. are to have
movie show attheir store on Thursday
and Friday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock,
on Saturday morning at ten and at
o'clock Saturday evening. The film,
The Romance of Silk, will be shown.
This is an unequalled opportunity to
see aphoto play Of educational value,
a picture of distinct appealto men and
women, to boys and girls everybody.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29
Extreme Move Justified.

extreme move JuStlTed.
That Germany'S acts have been such
as TO Justify the United States before
the whole world in reSorting to rem
%dieS however extreme.
That. with an anxious desire to avoid
n rupture. we fOrehore for months to
assert oar rights by force and contin-
ued by amicable negotiations to seek
redress for wrongs suffered in the
hope that Germany might yield TO pa
cific counsel and demands Of justice.
That in this hope the United States
was disappointed.
That the time has come when this
country must yindicate deciSivelF her
honor, right and interest.
That solely by the acts Of GERMANY
state Of war exists between that gov
erpmpnt and the United States: and
that the CONGRESS- OF the United States
places at tie disposition Of the presi
dent the means of prosecuting the war
vigorously and thereby Fastening the
restoration OF peace.
Increases Army, Navy.
eral provision for sustaining and in
creaSing the arany and navy
Meetings will he held by the commit
tee throughout the week and all emer-
gPncy Legislation for immediate intro
ducti0n into congress will be drawn.
Spy bills. u censorship bill and the
measure authorizing the state depart
ment to employ men not under civil
service in the District of Columbia for
intelligence work are among the legiS-
lative plans slated There is no in
dication yet that the president will
desire any embargo legislation at first.
PaVes Way for lnternment.
Secretary of State LanSings state
ment that Germany has diSregarded
the provisions of the PrusSian treaty
With the United States is expected to
ave the way for the internment in
his country in case Of war of all Ger
mans who are inimical to the nations
Welfare.
Senate leaders predict that the sen
ite will quickly declare the PruSSian
treaty as not binding, in view of the
Secretary'S statement. made in his
note to Germany. When the senate
takes this action the way will be open
to intern any Germans the government
may want guarded
Officials expressed the belief that
there would not he : wholesale intern
ment. Simply those whom the records
of the state. justice and treasury de-
partments show to he enemies of the
nation will be rounded up
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-29

Read the Daily Reporter and you
will miss nothing that's good it'd.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
ARMY ANNOUNCES 1917
 BASEBALL SCHEDULE.
Twenty three Games on Schedule,
 With One Open Date.

baseball schedule of the United States Military academy team for the season of 1917 was announced here today. A list of 23 games has been prepared, AA of which will be played on the academy diamond. The season will begin on Wednesday, March 28, and close on Saturday, June g. Among the more important games are contests against Harvard Navy and Stamford univer- sitv of the Pacific coast.
 The schedule follows: Ma, oh 2S, St Johns college; 31, New York State college of Albanyfi Apri. Manhat- tan; ', Hamilton; Il, Willams! IA, Harvard; IS, Colonials O. Boston; 21, Colgate; 25, Tufts; 2S, Pennsylvania
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
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 COL AIRS
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1s ots. each. . for co ess. cIusr1. rEAsoDY co. TIC. makEas

and. its team will have as a nucleus Cross and Siegr. pitchers; Hoch and Gilmore. catchers: McNichol, the second basemen; Moore. third; Berry, short; Sullivan, left, and Hinkson, center With Titzel. pitcher. of last years unbeaten freshmen. the outlook is fine.
 Yale has LeGore. captain, and Rhett, of the 1915 team. and Shepley. right: Bush, first; Shell. second; Munson, catcher; Early. left; Kinney, third. and Garfield, pitcher. of last years strong contender for intercollegiate honors, especially as last years fresh men are good.
 Princeton has suffered heavily from graduation and will miss Link, it's best pitcher, Chaplin and Thompson, pitch CTS; Lee, Keating and Tibbott, out Ielders. and SculIy and Driggs for the inf1eld, are the sole veterans Coach Clark has to work with.
 In the West Michigan. coached by Carl Lungdren has most of last years team back. The list includes Captain Brandell. center and short; Niemann, right; Robins. Miller and Andrus, pitchers; Dunne. catcher, Newell, house, short.
 Iowa, likely the best nine in its own state year ago. has retained M. A. Kent, a graduate as coach and he will have as veterans around which to build his nine Knapp. pitcher: Clough, third: Won Lackum, left: Harbison, right: Davis and Imhoff. shortstops; Frank, catcher, and Dodge, out1eld. Indiana, which had a particularly good nine. has engaged Ray Whitman to coach it. and the following veterans are out for the team: Swayne and Schmidt, catchers; Smith and KunlS1e, pitchers: kunkle second; Captain Vettergard, third; Isenhower, short; i; Anderson and Buschman. right.
 George Huff. has but five old men back They are Davis and Klein. pit chers: Hohn. first. Kaptik. short and Ha1as. right. Illinois won notable victories over all Conference teams played last spring.
 Coach Page. of Chicago has Tough ton. Marum and Chang. fielders: Hart catcher. and Rudolph. second, around which to build a team. Coach Gordon Lewis, of Winconsin, has lost aver half his squad which had a clean rec ord with Northwestern alone, dividing or losing it's series with other Con- ference teams. Ohio State, which de- feated Chicago. Purdue, Indiana and Oberlin, and coached by L. W. St. John has a nucleus composed of Robinson and Weber. outfe1ders; Skelly, third; Jones. catcher; Cap tain Wright. pitcher: Blake, catcher; Putnam, pitcher, and Norton. short. tCopyrighted, 1917. by Sol Metzger)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
ST. LOUIS NATIONAL TEAM
 TO CHANGE HANDS
Hickey .May be Head of the New Ma tionaIs-Mrs. H. E. Brittoa Owner, Received $25,oo0 for Option.

St. Louis, Mo, March 5.-An option on the St. Louis National league base ball club was obtained by James c. Jones, attorney for the club. this af- ternoon, when he gave Mrs. Helen E. Britton, owner, a check for $25,00 as earnest money. Sixty days was given in which to make a paym.p of $780, 900 on the purchase price of $250, 900.
 MT. Jones said, however, that he would not make the second payment unless $25o, 900 is available at the end of the 60-day period
 Mr. Jones said John K. Tener. pgesi- dent of the National league, would confer with the promoters of the new company in St. Louis this week, prob ably Wednesday.
 While have no right to speak for the incoming directors" said MT Jones, "I think there will be no change in the team management. Miller Hug gins will continue in charge.
 'T think there Is no doubt that the president of the club will be a base ball efficiency expert. I haze no inh- yidual in mind. I am simply stating the character of the man who will be employed"
 It is understood that Branch Hickey, now business manager of the St. Louis Americans and formerly manager of that team, has been talked of as head of the new Nationals.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET MOVED UPWARD. United States Steel Registered an Ex'
 treme Gain of IA Fonts.

New York, March 5.-Except for the first half hour, when lowe prces ln- dfcated disappointment at the failure of congress to adopt the admln1stra- tion measures especially the armed neutrality bill, today'S market con tinued it's upward movement or last Saturday. Trading was broad and active the largest, in fact, of any Ses- sion for several weeks, dealings slack ening E only during the noon hour, when attention was directed to the presa- dents inaugural speech
 Steel and iron shares, munitions and equipments, shippings and coppers figured importantly in the days opera lions, with oils, sugars, motors. Central Leather and the usual miscellaneous issues which invariably follow the lead of the more prominent speculative fa- vorites.
 United States Steel, which contrib uted no less than 20 per cent. to the days business, registered an extreme gain of 1-4 points at 110 5-S- Beth lehem Steel issues made further re- covery from last weeks setback, the old shares rising If to 40, with 3-4 for the new issue at -l6 If and 6 1-4 for the subscription rights at 15 1-2.
 Advances in these stocks were ac- companied by circumstantlal rumors that large orders are soon to be placed by the home government. Metals. which led the list ss a group
  were accelerated by another stimenfng of quoted prices for the refined product and other war descriptions derived their impetus from recognized favor- able trade conditions.
 Rails manifested all their recent lethargy during the forenoon, repre- sentative stocks failing to follow the general trend until the final hour, when irregular rallies from the lowest levels were made. Total sales S6o, 900 shares.
 Further depreciation in Russian and Italian reInittances ruhles and fires establi shing new low records, attract ed little interest and was without ef- feet on sterling, francs or marks.
 International bonds were compara- lively quiet and unchanged, aside from Paris sixes, which repeated their re- cent minimum quotation. Total sales (par va1ue) amounted to $1. 1.7SE,000.
 Government bonds remained apa- thetic and unaltered except for an ad- vance of 1-2 per cent. in the coupon threes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
THIRTY CANDIDATES OUT FOR
 COLGATE TRACK TEAM.
Anderson, American Quarterback, Will Report at Close of Basketball Season.
Especial to The Bulletin.)

Especial to The Bullefln.)
 With the coming of mI.d wea thcr the 30 candidates out for tra ck at Col gate will be put through -feir paces outdoors. present only tine middle distance men have braved the weather conditions. Of these, Callahan, Van Bree and Johnson, all freshmen, are showing the best form Doyle and Loss, both veterans, are cCuL ted on for their usual consistent work in the spring meets. Hayes, tine crack half miller for the Maroon, reported to Coach Rourke recently. NJ trials have been taken for the distances yet. In addition to Captain Harr4man and True of last years squad, Elverson, Belden and Bentley among the new men show unusually good pre- season form. With Motley, the nat;ora; inter- scholastic sprinter, in line, and Thomas and Benedict working in1o shape, the sprints for the coming season will be well taken care of. This department will be further strengthened when An derSon, the All-AEaerican football quarterback and basketball player, re- ports after the close of the present ba asketbalI season.
 The great weakness in tt.e entire squad at the present time .s the lack of material for the pole vault Mur- phy, who had been counled OF to fill one of the vacancies made by the grad uation of the 1916 men, injured his knee in practice and vii. not be able to report for some time to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
cArAnRH CANNOT BE CURED

with local applications as ih.y cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is a local disease great.y infiuerced by constitutoinal conditions, and in order remedy. Halls Catarrh Cur. is taken internally and acts through the blood on she mucous surfaces of the system. Halls Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best physicians it this coun- try for years. It is composed of some Of the best tonics known, combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the ingre- dients in Halls Catarrh Cure IS Wta produces such wonderful results in catarrhal conditions Send, for testi- F. J: CHENEY & co. Props. rodelo. O.
 All Druggists, 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
MiIburn Defeats Blake at Billiards.

Boston, March 5.-Ledyard Blake of San Diego. Calif., the youngster who has been regarded as one of the fa- vorites in the national amateur bil- Hard tournament, at 18.2 balk line, was defeated today by E. l.. Milburn of Memphis, Tenn. It was his first loss of the tournament. The match went 43 innings before Milburn scored his 400 points. Blake counted 323.
 Both players were somewhat erra- tic and the balls at times seems slow because of an excess of moisture.
 The winners average was g 13-43, high run TT; average, Blake's z 22-43, high run 46.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
FUN ERAL-.
Mrs. John J. Foley.

Many relatives and friends were in Attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Vio- Ia yergason Foley. wife of John J. Foley, held at the home of her mother, Mrs. Dwight Smist on Vergason ave- nue at 2 o'clock Monday Afternoon. Rev. E. P. Phreaner conducted the service, speaking words of comfort and paying hitting tribute to her whose life has had so early an end- ing. Mrs. Henry Church sang a sym pathetic manner the hymns, The Christians Good Night and Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Among the choice flowers was a pillow of roses, wreaths of carnations, one of sweet peas, a crescent and clusters of beau tffuI blossoms. Burial was in Maple wood cemetery where committa1 ser vice was read at the grave. The bearers were brothers-in-law, James Foley, Everett Fielding, William F'o- ley, Earl Maynard,1 Patrick and Thorn as Foley. Among those present from out of town were MT. and Mrs. Earl Maynard of Fishers Island, others from New London. Boston and New York. The funeral arrangements were in charge of M. Hourigan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
pr. F. R. Sexton Loses Suit Against
 Harvard.

Boston, March 5.-The suit of Dr. Frank R. Sexton, coach of the Harvard baseball nine two years ago, to recover from the university money which he claimed to be due him as salary, was taken from the jury and a 's@dirct awarded the defendant in the superior court today. In his testimony, the former coach said he had resigned be- his contract broken when the graduate athletic committee sent several other coaches onto the field after criticizing his methods.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
CARAVAN WILEY TEAM
 LEADING BIKE RACE
Nine Team Have Covered 36a Miles in
 16 Hours.

San Francisco, Calif., March 5.- Nine teams at the end today of the sixteenth hour of the six day bicycle race here had covered 368 miles and g 'aps. which is three miles and eight laps more than the best previous dis tance for the time. Carnnan and Wi ley were lea ding.
 A. Spencer collapsed in a sprint and left the race. w. Spencer obtained a new partner in Jake Maginn, who al- so had lost his teammate, Eddie Mad ,den- Spencer and Maginn and Quinn and Bello were even, one lap behind the nine leaders
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
Speedway Goes for s2so. 900.

Minneapolis, Minn., Marcr 5.-The Twin City motor speedway which has been in a receivership since July f916, was auctioned today iy order of the Hennepin county district court to the Minneapolis Trust company, the only bidder, for $250,000.
 Under the courts order holders of $350, ,000 worth of bonds against the property are given a year in which to redeem it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06

this country, soccer-was defined by the National Council of the United States Football Association as a play CT to whom the sport is an avocatlpu rather than vocation. This action was taken in prolonged meeting ot the governing soccer body in Providence Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
American Bowling Tourney Opens.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 5.-The American Bowling Congress tourna- ment here began to assume national proportions for the first time tonight when a double shift of lives took the alleys. Their appearance marked the first showing by the outside, clubs from Muslkegon and Detroit rolling alongside of the home talent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06

State; May 2. Swarthmore; 5. Catholic university; g, open: 12. C.-ivel sity of Pittsburgh; 16, Lafayette: a, Syra- cuse; 23. Springfield Y. M. c. A. coi- lege; 26, Navy; 30, Seventh Regiment, N. G., N. Y.; June 2, Fv1dhdr-- 5, Stanford university; 6, University of Buffalo; g, Seton Hall. s&
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
Worms Make Children F,etfuI.

Children suffering from worms are dull and irritable. puny and weak, of- ten grind their teeth and cry out in sleep, being q constant source of worry to their parents. Kiclapco Worm candy tablet form that children like to take. Promptly effective 1t kills and removes the worm from the sys- tenn. Irregular appetite and bowel movement, lack of interest Tn play are sure signs of worms. Relieve your child of this burden. At all druggists, 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06

Brown University is missing from the 1917 football schedule of Williams College. Union College, of Schenec- tady, also is absent from the program for next season. The Williams sched- ule follows: September 29. Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute. at Williams: 13, Cornell, at Ithaca; 20, ermont at Will liamstown; 27,V Columbia. at New York city: November 3. Wesleyan. at Middletown; 10, Middlebury, at Will liamstown; IT, Amherst. at Williams town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-06
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

FOR SALE: By order of the Honor able Court of Probate for the District of Canterbury, I will sell tle interesr of Lydia s. Chaffee, late of Canterbury. deceased, in the real estate. situated lu the Town of Norwich, on the easterlU side of Broadway, and being known ad No. 161 Broadway. For particulaf de- scription. see application to sell on hla In said Court.
 ANDREW B. DAVIES.
 Administrator d. b. n. c. t. e.