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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

IL 1O44A W 1dAACSbCs bo1IS.J
One of the most delightful of Bridge
Parties was given last evening by Mrs.
Ferdinand Link at her Eighth street
north home.
A profusion of red hearts were ar
tistically arranged in the attractive
rooms and made that romantic day
St. Valentines day keenly felt upon
those in attendance. Five tables of
auction bridge were played, honors
being won by Mesdames Norbert Roe
mer and N. Reiland.
The place cards and favors were
very dainty, the predominating colors
being red and white, significant Of
St. Valentines Day, while beautiful
cut flowers placed here and there, fur
Their embellished the beautiful nature
of the affair. The delicious menu al
so bore evidence of the dainty colored
decorations.
At a late hour the guests took their
departure reporting having spent one
of the most charming of evenings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22

State of Wisconsin in County Court
foG Wood County.
L The Matter Of the Estate of Geo.
" Caring, Jr. deceased.
+ Eos:aa is hereby given that at
spa-ial term Of the County Court for
Wood County to be held at the Court
House in the City of Grand Rapids,
and on the goth day Of March 1917 at
10 o'clock a. m. the following matter
will be heard and considered.
The application of F. G. Gilkey adj
ministrator Of the estate of Geo. W.
Spring, Jr., deceased, for license to sell
mortgage or lease the real estate of
said deceased for the purpose Of pay
ingthe debts of said deceased.
Dated February 10th, 1917.
By the Court:
w. j. CONWAY, County Judge.
Chas. E. Briere, Attorney for Es-
tate. 3tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
V()RLUNL)-HILL
WEDDING
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
A pretty wedding was solemnizeo
last evening at fve-thirty o'clock al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Eberhardt, when Miss Minnie Hill sis
ter, of Mrs. Eberhardt became the
bride Of John Worlund. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Nordling
The bride wore a pretty gown of
white net and carried bouquet Of
sweet peas and bridal roses. Misses
Ida Worlund and Loretta Miller acted
as attendants and wore light gowns
and carried shower bouquets of white
roses. Chas. Jasperson and Herman
Hill attended the groom and wore the
conventional black After the cere-
mony a three course dinner was serv-
ed, only the near relatives Of the con
tracing parties being present. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
WRECK IN
BRANCH()F ST.
PAUL ROAD
(From Fridays Daily.)


A combination train consisting Of
two passenger coaches and anumber
of loads of logs pulling out of Merrill
on the Gleason branch on the Milwau-
kee road last night met with a serious
accident, when broken rail derailed
the coaches and logs after the engine
had passed over the broken rail
Several passengers were seriously in
jured as we'll as the conductor Tom
Lane and his brakeman. Broken glass
caused serious injuries to several Of
the passengers. The coaches were to-
tally destroyed by fire. The injured
were taken to Merrill where they re
ceived medical attention. Miles Chris
Jensen was in charge of the train as
engineer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
BETHEL

Mrs. S. NJ. Christensen is on the
sick list.
My, but isn't this a tough winter.
The Indians better guess again.
Miss Clara Ohnstad was very sick
Monday night. She is better now.
Miss Lucy Leonhardt and daughter
Of Nasonville visited with her mother
Mrs. Fillner and family the first of the
week.
NJ. NJ. Cutler, E. J. Greenman and
Miss Roepka attended the school board
convention at Marshfeld Friday and
Saturday.
The golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Andrus was we'll attended. They
received many beautiful and useful
presents. All their children were pres
ent and five grand children were there
It was most enjoyable affair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22

Company, a Wisconsin corporation:
Parkinson Marling Lumber Company.
la Wisconsin corporation; w A. Mar
ling. h. G. Tate and Florence Webb
Tate, ", J. Liddy, Ralph Roberts and
Verla Roberts, Defendants.
By virtue of a judgment and decree
,of foreclosure and sale in the above
entitled action, rendered and entered
therein on the 21st day of January,
1916, at 2 special term of the Circuit
Court for Wood County, held at the
court house in the City of Stevens
Point, in Portage County, Wisconsin,
commencing on the Dist day of Jan
aary, 1916, and on the 21st day of
| January, 1916, and in accordance with
/ the statutes in such case made and
provided, l shall, on the 14th day of
March, 1917, at the hour of 10 o'clock
in the forenoon of said day, at the
North door of the Court House in the
! City of Grand Rapids, Wood County,
/ Wisconsin, expose for sale and sell at
public auction or vendue to the high
est bidder for cash, the following de-
scribed pieces or parcels of land. sit
aate, lying and being in the County
of Wood, and State of Wisconsin, to
wit:
The Southwest quarter (swA) Of
| the Northeast quarter tneA), the
Southeast quarter of the Northeast
quarter (seH ne ~, and the North
half of the Southeast quarter me
sea- of Section No Twenty-three
(23); all of Section No. Twenty-four
(2O; all in Township No. Twenty
one (21) North, of Range No. Five
! 81 East; in Wood County, Wiscon.
sin.
J. z. NORMINGTON,
Sheriff, Wood County, Wisconsin.
Dated at the Sherif''s office this
22nd day of January, 1917.
H. E. Andrews, Plaintiffs Attorney
6tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
EAGLES DANCE
SUCCESS
Masquerade Given Last Evening Was
Largely Attended.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

A great deal of interest centered in
the masquerade given at the Amuse-
ment Hall last evening, under the aus
pices of the Eagles.
These Eagle parties have been grow
ing in favor since their inception and
the dates are always anticipated with
great pleasure by dance devotees. The
music was furnished by the Ellis Or
chestra and the party proved to be a
most delightful affair.
The following were the prize win
ners:
First prize-Best dressed couple, Al
Burchell and Mabel Rumbel, who re
ceived $500.
Best groupe of five Anna Bamberg
frankie Morgan, Lois Morgan, Helen
johnson and Mrs. VIII Franson, who
received $500.
Best dressed lady, Mrs. S. A. Bow
en-, who received $500.
Best dressed gent, Earl Oleson, who
received $500.
Comic lady, Miss Bertha Lipke re
ceived $500.
Comic gent, Darrell Reivitt, received
$500
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
SHORT
FUNERAL
SERVICES
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

(fTOm 1ueSQdy Ddl1y.J
Short funeral services were held at
the home Of Harry Fitch, Nekoosa this
morning at eleven o'clock at which
time a large number Of friends from
Grand Rapids, Nekoosa and Port Ed
wards attended and paid their respects
to an old friend and neighbor whom
they had known for many years past.
The service was under the Christian
Science Church of which Joseph Fitch
one Of the deceased was reader. On
the south passenger C. NJ. & St. Paul
! the remains were taken to Madison
for burial. They were attended by
Harry Fitch. The accident which was
the cause of the death of both VIM.
Henry Fitch and his son Joseph Fitch,
has cast a gloom upon the entire south
half Of Wood County. When you stop
and think of small fire as that was
on the start, should be the cause Of
three deaths, is very saddening to
mediate upon. Each member Of that
family will be kindly remembered by
those who enjoyed their acquaint-
ance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22

Miss Amelia KIuge of this city who
was formerly employed by Mrs. Clar-
risa Arpin for period of fifteen years
was married on Feb. 18th at Rockford,
H., to Mr.. John Chattel, who is a
resident Of that city and an Inspector
of Sanitary Department of Health in
that city, Miss Kluge's many friends
and acquaintance in Wood County
join together in extending congratula-
tons for her future welfare.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
SUMMONS

State Of Wisconsin, in Circuit Court
for Wood County
Mae McInnis, plaintiff vs., Alexander
McInnis, defendant.
THE STATE OF WISC0E-GIE &c
THE SAID DEFENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty (20) days after ser
vice, and defend the above entitled &C
ton in the court aforesaid; and in
case of your failure SO to do, judg-
ment will be rendered against you ac-
cording to the demand of the com
plant, of which a copy is herewith
served upon you.
John Roberts,
Plaintiffs Attorney, P. O. Address
Grand Rapids, Wis. 6tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
J. E. NORMINGTON,
SUMMONS.

State Of Wisconsin, In Circuit Court
For Wood County.
Sylvia McWithey, Plaintiff, VS.. Alb
ner McWithey, Defendant
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: TO
THE SAID DEFENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of
this summons, exclusive of the day of
service, and defend the above entitled
action in the court aforesaid; and in
case of your failure so to do judgment
will be rendered against you accord
ing to the demand Of the complaint
Goggins, Brazeau & Goggins,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
P. O. Address: Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin. 6tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
RASMUSSEN
WOGENSEIy

The marriage Of Miss Thyra A. Wo-
gensen of Hiles and julius Rasmussen
of Dexter took place at the Methodist
parsonage this noon, Rev. C. c. Beck
er officiating. They will reside in the
town of Veedum where the groom
owns a farm Mr.. Rasmussen was a
graduate of the Wood County Normal
class of 1911.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
IN Justice COURT

Emil Martinson, was arrested on
Monday charged with stealing $500
from J. F. Johnston. The case was
called in Judge Calkin's court, John
Roberts, District Attorney appeared
for the state and Chas. E. Briere ap-
peared for the defendant. The case
was adjourned and Martinson was re
leased upon $3.50 bond which he fur
nished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
(From TUESDAYS Daily. J

Mrs. Mary Kiep, an old resident of
Wood County passed away on Satur-
day at the home of her daughter Mrs.
Botcher in Sigel at the age Of eighty
nine years, eight months and five days.
The cause Of death was old age. The
funeral services will be held at one
thirty o'clock at the home in SigeI on
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. William
Giesselman officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
HAS LEG
. ANPUTATEL)

Fred MilIenbach Of Port Edwards
had his left leg amputated at River
view Hospital this afternoon. The op-
GRAFTON was necessary following q
stroke Of paralysis. Drs. Hougen and
Looze performed the operation. H
is getting along nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22

Valentine Day decorations were pro
fusely used in the home, the dining
room, being decorated in cupids, hearts
and arrows, red and white carnations.
Both of the contracting parties are
well known in this city and have a
large number of friends who will u
mite in extending congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
To HAVE RED
HEADLIGHTS

Beloit, Wis, Feb. 2O.-AlJ head
ligh,s on fire trucks here will be red.
TIE esange follows experiments by as
sista0t Chief Hunter. This will make
tie Lights Ct The fire fighting appara-
tus easily dis5iaguishabIe from those
OF other autos at night
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
NOTICE OF SALE.

State of Wisconsin-Circuit Court
Wood County.
Portage Mortgage Loan & Trust
Company, Wisconsin Trust Company
Plaintiff, vs. Mary A. Roberts, Frank
z. Roberts, F. P Arpin and Bertha
Arpin; Charles A. Krause Milling
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
BANDDANCE
LARGELY
Attended
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

The dance given at the Amusement
Hall last evening by the members Of
the Band was one Of the best Of its
kind ever given in the city. The band
of thirty pieces was up to the usual
high standard and the floor was put in
to first class condition which made
dancing enjoyable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION

To Whom 1t May Concern:
I hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection to the Office of County Sup
erintendent of Schools for Wood
County, atthe spring election to be
held on April 3rd, 1917.
2tw GEO. A. VARNEY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22

Elmer Dassow who attends school
at Wausau arrived home the 18th for
a weeks stay at home.
Allie Ossenga who has been attend
ing school at Minneapolis arrived at
his home the 18th for a weeks visit
with his parents. He will then return
TO resume his studies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22

this year almost twice that Of other
recent seasons and exceeds the high
figures reached in the early nineties,
when the lumber industry was at its
height. Marine business amounted to
more than S35,O00,OOO for the recent
season. Formerly $2O,OOO,OOo was the
record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY
SUPT. OF SCHOOLS

j. Herbert Snider of PittsviIIe an
nounces that he is a candidate for the
Office Of County Superintendent of
Public Schools. This is his slogan:
Economy, Efficiency, Service, Giving
an equal chance to all who are equally
qualified. 1td-1tW
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22

State of Wisconsin, in Circuit Court
for Wood County.
Herman c. Draeger, plaintiff vs..
Edith Draeger, defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: TO
THE SAID DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
to appear within twenty days after ser
vice Of this summons, exclusive of the
day of service and defend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do,
Judgment viii be rendered against you
according to the demand Of the COM
plant, Of which a copy is herewith
served upon you
CHAS. E. BRIERE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. 0. Address: Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin. Gtw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
INJURIES FOOT

Mrs. c. E. Kruger of Mckinley St.
suffered an unfortunate accident on
Sunday when she fell down stairs at
her home, fracturing her foot. She
will be laid up for several weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
In Justices Court Before Frank w.
Calkins, Esq, Justice of the
Peace.

State Of Wisconsin, Wood County,
City Of Grand Rapids-ss.
| TO JOE COOK:
You are hereby notified that War
rant Of Attachment has been issued a.
gainst you, and your property attach
ed to satisfy the demand of John F.
Loschy amounting to Thirty-Nine and
57-10O [$39.57) Dollars. Now, unless
you shall appear before said Frank W.
Calkins, a Justice of the peace in and
for said county, at his Office in said
City of Grand Rapids, on the 18th day
of March A. D. 1917, at 9 o'clock in
the forenoon, judgment viii be rem
dered against you and your property
sold to pay the debt.
Dated this 10Th day Of February. A.
D., 1917.
John F. Loschy, Plaintiff.
Chas E. Briere, Attorney for Plain
tiff. It'd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
BELOITBOY
COMMANDING

Beloit, Wis, Feb 2O.-Lieut. Rob
ert T. Merrill, a Beloit boy, is com
manding the United States torpedo
boat destroyer Smith, which, it is said,
is guarding interned German and Aus
trian vessels in New Orleans harbor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
ELECT SPEAKERS
GRADUATION
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

(From Tuesdays Daily.)
At a meeting of the Senior Glass
held at the Lincoln High School last
evening the following were elected for
speakers at Commencement:
Arthur Hatch Valedictorian.
Tavern Ellis, Salutorian.
Ruth Schlagenhof and Helen Hou-
gen, Orations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22
|IESI'ER

Residents of Vesper and vicinity are
requested to send or telephone news
items to
Mrs. Ray Bean, Correspondent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-22

Chas. E. Briere, Attorney for Plain
tiff. It'd.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-08-03
wOMAN'S COMMITTEE OF COUN-
GIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE.

On June fourth a county organi-
zation was effected at Hartford under
the direction of the above titled COM
mittee with Mrs. Lena Rawson of De-
catur as President. Fifteen sub
chairmen were appointed all through
the county, covering every branch and
phase of woman's work in the war
and for the reconstruction period that
will follow.
The committees are headed as
follows:-
1.-Organization.
2. Finance.
3. Registration for service.
A. Home Relief.
8. Allied Relief.
6. Food Production and Marketing.
z. Conservation and Thrift.
8. Educational Propaganda.
8. Protection of Women Workers,
Wages, Hours and Conditions.
10. Concentrations of Health and
Welfare of Children.
IL. Conservation of Wild Life.
II. Medical Section
10. Courses of Instruction.
(a) Current events concerning
women war work.
(b) Training classes for which the
state wishes demand, such as motor
service, wireless telegraphy, etc.
IA. Protection of Military Camps.
15. Conservation of the Moral and
Spiritual Forces of the Nation.
Cities, towns and country COM
munities are taking up any of these
committees that are adapted to their
needs or for which they can work
most advantageously. Food product
and conservation are most widely
talked, and canning demonstrations
are given everywhere to teach all.
the need of preserving every article
of food in our community.
The Hoover Pledge cards and but
tons have been sent into every town
for signature and purchase. The
cards are signed and sent to the Ford
Administration at Washington and
the button 81 am pledged" is sold for
ten cents. The card pledges service
in the conservation of food insofar
as my circumstances permit. When
asked to sign one of these cards, do
so willingly to show eve Will Win"
spirit and then buy a button to let
everybody know you are pledged.
The registration of women for SER
vice will take place little later in
the season. Information on this topic
will be discussed as the time for
registration draws near.
Miss Louise Hackney of New York
city, registered for service" young
woman gave detailed information on
all fifteen topics at an informal meet
ing held in the Scott Club at South
Haven last Friday. There is a place
for every worker who cares to do,
and place for every bit of food that
we can save.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-08-03
GENEVA.

Received too late for publication last
week.
c. Y. Tyler went to Lake Forest to
help Frank Blaudow on the farm as
help is very scarce.
Mrs. Cal. Slough visited her hus-
band who is in Bronson hospital at
Kalamazoo.
A. II. Phelps cf Chicago was out
looking after his farm interests.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-08-03

Otis Crosby and Miss Iva Croker
visited in South Haven over Sunday.
Mrs. l.. G. Kent will speak on Red
Cross work at the Bronson School
house on July 25th.
The Sheldon Sewing club met with
Mrs. Martin last Thursday. All went
away voting Mrs. Martin a splendid
hostess. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. TRIGGER.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Candidates Address
Rep. County Committee

Two announced candidates for the
suffrage of the Bergen county voters
at the fall election were present at
the meeting Of the Republican County
Committee on Wednesday evening
last, and addressed the members
present. ]. Blauvelt Hopper, can
didate for Surrogate, and Edison B.
Gorham, who is seeking the office of
Chosen Freebooter. Mr.. Hopper is
resident of Ridgewood and has served
two years as member of the Board
of Freeholders, having during this
period made an enviable record. Mr..
Gorha mis- resident of EnglewOod,
having been born and raised there,
and has been member of the Com
mon Council of that city for the past
six years, rendering valuable serv-
ice to the community. Each Of these
gentlemen in their remarks talked
of loyalty to the Republican party
and emphasized the slogan"All for
Bergen"
Through the death of Arthur V.
Morrison, of Ridgefeld Park, a va
cancy was created in the Committee
on Vacancies, he having been chair
man, and SO Chairman Wostbrock
named Samuel j. Corker, of Fort
Lee, as member of that committee,
and made George E. Tooker, chair
man. On motion by Mr.. Corker it
was ordered that suitable resolutions
be drafted and sent to the family of
Mr.. Morrison. The Vacancy Com
mittee were empowered to attend to
this matter. .
Committeeman Sears spoke on the
high cost of living and asked whether
or not the County Committee could
accomplish some arrangement
whereby the farmers of Bergen and
the consumers could be brought CO.
gether so that the middleman's profit
on vegetables might be saved. He
said he thought the farmer could
realize greater profit on his mer-
chandise and that the people of Ber-
gen could save money on their pur-
chases. Chairman Wostbrock said
that he thought this matter worthy
of serious consideration and asked |
that the members of the committee
bear it in mind.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Orafax B. A. Beat
North Bergen Jr.'s

The Orafax Baseball team were
again victorious on Sunday, when
they defeated the fast North Bergen
Juniors on the Fairgrounds. The
score was Is to IL. George Schfartz,
the visitors best pitcher, was taken
out OF the box in the third inning, the
home boys made eleven runs off him
in that inning. Fritz Naedler, who
pitched for the Orafax, was never in
danger. Smith, who succeeded
Schwartz also pitched good ball.
Winters, Greenwood and Nozier did
some grand fielding, making four
double plays. They also starred with
double plays. The Orafax are look
ing for games. They play on the
Fairgrounds every Sunday at 2.30
p. m. Send all challenges to J..
Porzel, Wheeler street, Cliffside
Park, N. j.