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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
On THEIR
WAY West

Charles E. Briere, the well known
attorney, and Mrs. Georgia Olson.
daughter of DR.. A. L. Ridgman, were
married this morning at the Congrega-
tional parsonage, by the pastor, Rev.
R. J. Locke early this Thursday morn
ing July II, 1917, and Immediately en-
barked in a new Buick Roadster car
that Mr.. Briere had purchased for the
purpose Of making an overland trip
to California. The car was loaded with
the necessary camping outfit and their
baggage and they started for the west.
Both these young people are well
known and popular people of Grand
Rapids. They take with them the best
wishes of their relatives and friends
for pleasant trip and safe return.
They will give a good account of them
selves when they return with the de-
lightful trip that they certainly will
in going thru the beauti-
full western range of mountains and
drivewaN4. They undoubtedly took
the Yellowstone Trail going west.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
UNITED STATES
DEPOSITORY

The Wood County National Bank, of
this city, has received official notice
from headquarters at Washington,
that their institution has been made
United States Government Deposi-
tory.
This appointment is an honor for
any bank as it indicates that the gov
ernment recognizes it as safe insti-
tuition in which to place its funds. This
bank is the only one in Wood County
thus far recognized. This appoint
ment means that this bank will receive
Uncle Sans Funds and will be dis
tributed thru the various avenues of
doing business. 1t is a recognition of
stability, confidence and respect as a
suitable banking institution for the
government to do business with.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
FAREWELL
OUTING
PARTY

John Carrigan Of Port Edwards, first
lieutenant of Cavalry Company Troop
G of this city, was rendered a farewell
outing, given him by his most init
mate associates, Saturday afternoon
and Sunday at the Ostrum Bayou, in
Juneau county, 20 miles down the Wis
consin river. The party left here Sat
urday after dinner in autoes, where
they spent the afternoon and Sun
day, camping out. Members Of the
party were: Attorney Chas. E. Bri-
ere, Postmaster Robert L. Nash, Gro
ceryman Chas. NJ. Nash, Druggist, F.
L. Steib, Merchants, Frank Abel, Tony
Peerenboom and Secretary of NJ. & NJ.
Association, Gerald Fri+zsinger, DR..
Carl Bandelin, Edward Smith, Roy
Lester and Lieut.. John Carrigan. The
weather conditions were ideal for such
an outing. This trip is an annual affair
and was given at this time on account
of Mr. Carrigan leaving in the near
future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
CHIEF Of
POLICE

R. S. Payne, the new chief Of police
for the city of Grand Rapids, is receiv-
ing many compliments for the interest
that he is taking in the enforcement
Of the city ordinances. He is constant
Iy in touch with the members of his
force, as we'll as the city and county
officials and the service he is render
ing is meeting with hearty approval.
Monday night during the band con-
cert he had all automobile owners park
their autos on either side of the street
in such a manner that it left an open
driveway in the center of the street
and all autos could come and go with
out disturbance and interference with
each other. This systematic method
of parking the autos in large crowds
is in good judgment and we are all
glad that the chief of police is having
his subordinates looking after all mat
ters of public interest in our communi-
ty. Such service is not only creditable
to the chief but to the city as a whole
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12

employed on the works. To facilitate
the work the Company are using two
large TANNERS or locomotive cranes,
which load and unload the cars, and
each machine loads and unloads four
cars of gravel or sand each day, one
hosting engine, two concrete mixers
are used in pushing the work.
In the office on the grounds, L. A.
DeGuere, hydraulic engineer, can be
found experimenting the entire works.
He is ably assisted by Frank J. Henry,
resident engineer, F. H. Manske and
Walter Fors. N. H. Blackburn is su-
perintendent of construction. Charles
Shearier, is superintendent of the pow
er house construction, plans for which
were made by the engineering de-
partment of the company with Edw
P. Gleason in charge.
The Fibre Making Processes Com
pany of Chicago were the designers
of the equipment Of the sulphate mill.
o. L. Berger, the we'll known superin-
tendent at the Port Edwards mill, is
the Vice President of the Fibre Max
ing Processes Company.
The present work laid out by the
Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Company will
keep the present crew at work all this
year. When completed this Company
will have one of the most modern and
up to date paper mills plant including
sulphate and sulphite mills in this
state. The officials and stockholders
of this Company are certainly entitled
to the good will and best wishes of
the city of Grand Rapids and the vii
lagos of Port Edwards and Nekoosa
for the development of their three
large manufacturing industries along
the Wisconsin river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
LET GEORGEDOIT'
Let George n. Wood write a part
of your fire and tornado insurance. Of
flee in Reporter Building. Phone 381.
tip.
AUTOTRIP
WORTH WHILE

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto R. Roenius and
daughter Jane, Lincoln High Square,
left here Monday afternoon for Shaw
ano, Wisconsin. This trip was made
in their REQ roadster, a distance of
80 miles in five hours. They passed
thru Stevens Point, Rosholt, Galloway,
Elderon, Wittenberg, Tileida, to
Shawano, and returned via Pella. Car
oline, Big Falls, to RoshoIt and from
that point returned over the same
route that they took going. While in
Shawano, they were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Sanderson, proprietor of
Murdock Hotel, and formerly
of the Witter Hotel in this city. While
there they visited the Indian reser-
walton with Mr.. and Mrs. Sanderson.
which is located near Shawano. This
was one of the many interesting sights
on this trip. Another interesting
feature, was in passing thru a Virgin
Forest of White Pine and Hemlock.
one of the few left in this state, with
modern logging operations on the way.
They travelled thru this country on
excellent state highway roads. The
scenic beauty thru this country is
simply marvellous and captivating.
Otto says the poorest piece of road
he encountered in going and coming
was that between Meehan station and
this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12

DAY AT THE
EXPERIMENT
station

The annual meeting at the Branch
Experiment Station near Marshfeld
is to be held on Friday, July 10th. Dean
Russell Of the College of Agriculture
S expected to be present speaking on
The general question of the Importance
Of increasing the food supply of the
state.
Poultry management is to be dis
cussed by Mr.. Halpin Of the Depart
ment of Poultry at the College of Ag-
riculture. Food preservation and the
work Of the Boys and Girls Clubs in
the state are other numbers which ap-
pear on the program in the afternoon.
The session starts at ten o'clock in the
morning. Hot coffee will be served
by the station and everyone is invited
to be present to hear these talks and
inspect the crops grown on the Station
FaIm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
KNIGHTS Of
COLUMBUS To
RAISE 100000

The supreme board of directors of
the Knights of Columbus have made
appropriation of $1,OOO,OOO by the or
der for the establishment and main
tenance of recreation centers at all
the principal army concentration
camps. This action, it is stated, is
the result of general appeal from
members throughout the country urg-
ing that the work inaugurated along
the Mexican border last year be con-
tinued and enlarged to meet present
conditions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
WOOD
COUNTY
CROPS

Condition Of the principle crops
grown in Wood County on July /, 1917,
is represented in the following report
given US by the department at Wash
ingtOn.
("100 per cent represents normally
Corn 70, potatoes 80, winter wheat
81, spring wheat 81, oats 80, barley
IS, Rye go, apples 80, all hay 90, and
pasture SO. These percentages should
increase, by harvest time, at least to
normal if not above normal AS the
prospect for heavy crops look good
with possible exception of corn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
ANEW HOUSE

Henry Rablin, during the past week
sold two lots, to j. A. Bogie, the bar
Der, lying just north of his residence
on First street north.
Mr.. Bogie has already let the con-
tract to Walter Gardner for the erec-
tion Of a handsome ne wresidence,
when finished will be occupied by Mr.
Bogie and family. Ground for the
foundation wall was broken Monday
and the work of laying the
walls will soon be commenced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
RED CROSS
NOTICE

All women interested in doing
Red Cross work are asked to meet at
Red Cross headquarters in the after
noon from two until five o'clock This
notice will hold for every day until
further notice is given regarding work
ing hours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
REDCROSS
RECORD

The town of MARVEL, Ark, is the
most liberal in the United States, ac-
corling 20 word received )y the
County Council Defense. This town
has 556 inhabitants and has raised
$4,000 for the Red Cross. There are
500 residents holding memberships
in the Red Cross.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
Machine Shop.
Recovery Building.

Is 1O8x112 feet, one story, 40 feet
high. One part of This building is II
X108 feet, will be partitioned off and
will be used for storing salt cake. The
equipment of the Recovery Building
will consist of rotary furnaces, waste
heat boilers, evaporators, and storage
tanks-all Of modern design and pat
tern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
Carpenter Shop.

This building is 4Ox6O feet, two sto-
ries high. It has a modern travelling
crane extending the entire length of
the building. The construction and
equipment of this building is similar
to the store house. The carpenter shop
is connected with the store house with
arun way ten fee wide and 36 feet
long. This shop has an elevator oper-
ated by electricity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
Alkali Room.

VIII be 34x50 feet, two stories high.
The machinery in this room will con-
sist of two liquor tanks 6x14x25 feet,
all steel construction. Five alkali tanks
ten feet in diameter and 13 feet high.
When filled they will weigh so ton
each
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12
Round House Building.

Is 48x72 feet and 20 feet high. This
building will be used for housing the
Company's locomotives, cranes, etc.
In one end of this building a bin will
be built large enough to hold a car
load of sand. This sand is dried and
is used by the locomotives.
A good start is already made on all
of these buildings and $50 men are now
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-07-12

tile for roofing purposes, size 3x12x18
inches, and 1900 pieces of Gypsum tile
3x12x3O inches; 10000 pieces of glass
1Ox16 inches, $4,000 square feet of
roofing; 100000 square feet of con-
crete floors; 1000 barrels of cement.
This will give the reader an idea of
some of the material that is going in
to the construction Of the following
buildings:
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
LIMITED SERVICE At
POSTOFF|CE THURSDAY

About 184 years ago-within an
hour or so-George Washington was
born and the anniversary of his birth
will be celebrated tomorrow. The big
event in the Valley is scheduled at
Holtville, where a flag raising will be
one of the features of the day.
The postoffice in FL Centre will be
open to patrons at certain hours. The
general delivery window will be avail
cble from $3.50 until II a. m. and from
{ to p. m. There will be no city
deliveries during the day.
The stamp window and the parcel
post counter will be open during the
same hours as the general delivery
window. City and rural route patrons
will be accommodated during the day
if they apply to the postoffice di-
rect.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
WILL ENTERTAIN
NOTED CLUB
WOMAN
Mrs. Josiah Evans Ccwles to
Be Guest of WOmen's
Ten Thousand Club.

The Woman's Ten Thousand Club is
20 be congratulated for it's enterprise
in bringing Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles
of Los Angeles, president of the Gen
eral Federation of Womens Clubs, to
Ell Centre, and giving the club wom-
on of the entire Imperial Valley an
opportunity to meet her.
The annual Hospitality Day of the
local club is the occasion chosen for
this interesting event, which will be
observed on Thursday, the 22nd.
This is Mrs. Cowles first visit to
the Imperial Valley, and club women,
Under the leadership of Mrs. Griswold
their president, are making every eff
fort to have the visit a memorable
one.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
STARTS
MPA|GN FOR
40O,000NORE
SAILORS
(By United PresS)

London, Feb. 21.-Sir Edward Ger
son has urged the increase of British
sailors by 100000, stating that the
German submarine is grave prob
lem and that the menace is grow
ing.
ENGLAND has not yet solved the
problem, but I am confident that
measures will be devised that viii
gradually mitigate the seriousness of
the situation," Sir Edward declared
Inventions are now being expert
mented with in England that are
expected to be able to cope with the
attacks of the German submarines.
The speaker was given long ap-
plause and a movement was immedi-
ately started to recruit men for the
enlarged navy.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21

Immediate preparations
are to be made for the con-
struction of a modern Jail
in Imperial county, the first
unit, costing approximately
$4,000, to be erected on the
new court house grounds,
donated to the supervisors
by w. T. Bill.
It is announced that the
new Jail will be ready for
occupancy by fall. Sheriff
Applestill has been author
lied TO secure samples of
plans to submit to the super
visors and to the State
Board of Charities and Cor
rections.
Supervisors Rice, Shaw
and Brooks inspected the
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21

oners in the state penitenti-
aries-and Imperial county
is one Of those five.
The state official who gave
out this information today
qualified it by saying that q
majority of the prisoners
from Imperial county were
Mexicans.
Sheriff Applestill is now
engaged in correspondence
with architects who have
had experience in jail con-
struction. When plans have
been received and one ac-
cepted, bids will be asked for
Immediately SO that the
erection Of the building may
be started as soon as pos
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
SHERMAN'S OPINION
OF SCIENTIFIC FARMERS
(BY United Press)

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator
Sherman of Illinois, born and raised
on a farm, does not think much of
the government agricultural experts.
He said so during discussion of the
agricultural appropriation bill.
"These alleged scientific farmers
know more about ward politics than
they do about farming" said Sher-
man. eff they attempted to put into
practice their scientific farming
stunts they would starve to death in
twelve months. III bet 90 per cent
of them don't know hard cider from
creek water. They would know Jer-
sey cow only if she introduced her
self" ....
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
AN OPPORTUNITY
ON SATURDAY TO
SIGN THAT BOND
PETITION IS HAD
bulk Of Acreage Is Now
Signed, But Majority of
Realty Owners Needed.
SATURDAY IDEAL
FOR SIGNATURES
Over One Thousand Names
Have Been Recorded,
But More Required.
SATURDAY IDEAL
FOR SIGNATURES

"Bond Petition Day." Saturday,
February "a, was decided upon bv
the Imperial Irrigation District board
OF directors Tuesday in order to give
those owners of real estate in the
Valley who have not yet done so op-
Tortunity to sign the petition now il
circulation calling for an election to
vote on the question of issuing bonds
for needed improvements. The ur-
gent need of getting the required
rumber of signatures to the petition
and proceeding with the election has
been unreservedly endorsed by all
the mutual water companies, the
county board Of supervisors, the Ag-
licultural Assembly and Chambers of
Commerce in the Imperial Valley and
every effort is being made by the
district management to hasten the
procedure.
1t was calculated that many ranch
ers will visit the Valley trading CEN
ters Saturday and petitions will be
available at all banks, water company
offices and principal places of busi-
ress. For this reason, it is felt there
will be little excuse for realty own
ors failing to find petition to which
to attack their names. In Brawley,
Holtville, Calexico, Imperial and Ell
Centre, special committees are eX-
rected to be named by the civic or
ganizations to make a special busi-
ness of obtaining signatures for the
lond election petition.
Although their names have been
subscribed to the petition by the ma
Jority of the heavy property owners
Of the Valley, the law requires to-
tai of about $500 mans of persons
owning real estate. In the past ten
days the district has obtained nearly
1000 names. All realty owners are
being appealed to by the District
board of directors to carefully con-
slider the Importance of getting un-
way the important improvements rec
commended by the board of consult
ing engineers and assist the work of
the directors in carrying out the pro-
gram that means much to the lmpe-
rial Valley.
"Do it now" is the suggestion made
to those who have so far failed or
overlooked the opportunity of sign
ing the bond petition. Bond Peti-
ton Day" is expected to be a big
event in the life of the Irrigation
District. The usual greeting on
"Bond Petition Day" will be:
"Good morning, have you signed the
hond petition?"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
CLOTHES STOLEN
WHILE FAMILY
ABSENTFRON
RESIDENCE
Thief Enters Lefiingwell
Home Last Night and
Makes His Escape.

While the S. w. Leffingwell fam
lily were absent from their home on
Euclid avenue last evening thieves
entered the house and stole two suits
of clothes and some other articles. An
entrance was gained by inserting a
wire through the screen and prying
the latch loose.
The sheriff's office was Immediate
ly notified after the return of the
Leffingwells to their home. CaleXico
officers were notified to be on the
watch for any one who might attempt
to cross the line into Mexico with two
suits of extra clothing.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
SHAD|NCfR IS
GENIAL HOST
TO VALLEY
PRINTERS

With Roy O.Shadinger of the Amer
lean Type Founders Company of Los
Angeles as host, the printers and
publishers of the Valley enjoyed
banquet at the Barbara Worth hotel
last night.
1t was the first real gathering of
the publishers for several years and
the spirit of friendliness that was ex-
hibited augured we'll for the future
welfare of the fraternity.
An informal association of the Val
ley publishers was formed and it was
greed to meet at Brawley on Sunday
afternoon. F. M. Couch, assistant
treasurer of Blake, Moffitt & Towne,
acted as temporary secretary of the
meeting, with Mr.. Shadinger in the
capacity of temporary chairman.
1t is expected that the Sunday ses-
sion at Brawley will result in a per-
manent organization of the editors and
publishers of the Valley.
Those present were as follows: f.
NJ. Couch, of Blake, Moffitt & Towne,
Los Angeles; S. f. De Rackin, Impe-
rial Enterprise and Calipatria Her.
aid; T. A. Tunstall, A. w. Swanson
end Paul B. Swanson, of the Swan
son Printing Company, Ell Centre; AL
bert Durham, Valley School Supply,
Ell Centre; E. f. Howe, of the Zan-
zero; Bert Perrin and Ray Oliver, Ca
lexico Chronicle; Edwin ]. Parke, FL
Centro Press and Seeley Sentinel; j..
b. Baker, Holtville Tribune; M. d.
Witter, Brawley News; S. j. Mont
gomery, Calexico Printing Co., and
O. B. Tout, FL Centre Progress.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21

present county jail yester-
day and were surprised at
the conditions. They ex-
pressed themselves as hav-
ing no idea how inadequate
the present quarters are.
The new Jail will provide
quarters for juveniles, a de-
pertinent for female prison
ers, detention department
and offices for the sheriff's
force. In addition, arrange
ments will be made for q
second Superior court room
in the new building.
The need Of a new and
larger jail is more apparent
when it was learned today
that five counties in the state
send 81 per cent of all pris-
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
DETECT THIEF
ACT R0BB|NC
ANDERSON
GARAGE
Finds Boy Asleep in Car;
Lad ROuses Household,
But Thief Escapes.

Locking the back door to detect
the presence of thief is new
wrinkle, but it proved effective last
night at the Hila w. Anderson resi-
Cence.
A lad making his home with the
Anderson family had gone to the
show and it was the intention of Mr..
Anderson to leave the back screen
door unlocked so that the boy could
enter without disturbing the family.
But in preparing to retire Mr.. An
derson forgot and locked the door, so
that when the boy returned later it
was to find the house closed. Being
used to the outdoors and not desir-
ing to arouse the family, the lad went
to the garage and curled up in the
automobile among pile of blankets.
Some time later he was aroused by
hearing the sliding door move and a
few seconds afterwards he heard a
fumbling at the tire rack on the rear
of the car. The boy inquired who was
there and was cautioned to remain
Quiet. The thief explained to the
10y that officers were after him and
he was attempting to hide. Not fright
ened, the boy began yelling for Mr..
Anderson. When the screams began
the thief bolted and joined COM
panion who was seated in car with
the engine running. All that was
heard was a shot, "Beat it," and the
car moved kickly away.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21

The fifty-third anniversary of the
founding of the X. of P. lodge was
appropriately celebrated last night at
Castle Hall, at which time over 800
members, their wives and friends at
tended a banquet and ball in COM
memoration of the historic event.
The banquet was replete with every
good thing that Imperial Valley can
furnish, among which was genuine
Valley turkeys served in Pythian Sis
ter style and also served by Pythian
Sisters.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
COTTON GIN
MANAGER FILES SUIT
FOR WAGES DUE HIM

T. N. Mccormick, formerly man
ager of Mexicali cotton gins, has
filed complaint against the Globe
Grain and Milling Company, claiming
that the corporation deposed him as
manager and that a total of $528.80
is due him as salary.
At the time Mr.. Mccormick was
released as manager of the Mexicali
gins considerable wonderment occur
red as to the cause. He is known as
one of the most competent cotton men
III the Valley. E. r. Simon is rep
resenting the plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-21
Penfields Request Is Puzzling
sese@ea xe@e@ea '@e@e@oa
Britons Increase Navy Strength
nmemmmm 0@0@O@O
Germans Imbued With Successes
CONTINUE SEA
POLICY SAYS
MINISTER
.(By United Press)

Berlin, Feb. 21.-Minister Helffe-
rich is quoted as saying:
eve are sure of success and will
allow nobody to wrest success from
Us.
"The British world empire. which
already has been shaken to the foun-
dations, is now the object of power
full and merciless strokes of our SUBJ
marines, which are being increased
IN size and efficiency.
"This warfare will continue until
the day dawns for which every Ger
man heart ardently awaits. Already
England's reserve supply of food
stuffs and materials have become ex-
hausted to such point that she more
than ever relies upon assurances OF
plentiful importations."