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Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19

Only one more day and the con-
test will De over, and seven candidates
will win magnificent rewards for the
amount of time and effort they have
put forth in the contest.
Even fourth prize in the list is one
that could not be obtained by most
people without much saving and hard
work during a considerable period, but
it will be won by some contestant to-
morrow with only very few votes.
The $3.50 cash prize and the 5000
furniture order will a:so prove most
acceptable to the winners, and there
is little doubt but that those prizes
will come as a big surprise to the
winners, for they row cannot realize
they will stand 50 high at the end OF
the contest.
Closing Instructions.
Subscriptions obtained on the last
dSy may be enclosed in sealed envel-
opes, together with the cash TO pay
for same, and turned in to the con-
test office or deposited in the ballot
box. Nothing should be written on
the outside Of those envelopes except
the name of the contestant. This
method of turning in business on the
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19
Ford Hits Heifers.

c. f. Irving and Ira Sanders, APP
peared before City Recorder +. =.
Green at Calexico yesterday and made
answer to a complaint filed by c. S.
Thompson Of Bonds Corner, who al
legged that the two men reckleSsly
drove a stripped Ford into bunch
of his heifers, seriously injuring two
The case was taken Under advisement
by the court.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19

policemen went over to Roberta's cell
and unfolded the plan to her.
"You call up my old man in Calex-
leo and if he says alright it's alright
with me-" explained Roberta.
Roberta was married before, but
the police did not know of it. Her
husband is employed in one of the
cotton mills at Calexico.
Now Roberta is about to face a
charge of adultery.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19

last day makes it impossible for any
one, connected with The Press or
otherwise, to give any unfair advan-
tage to any one contestant. No one
can know how many votes any cam
didate will finish with until the meet
ing of the jury of awards who will
open the sealed envelopes and count
the final ballots.
The contest will close promtly at 8
tomorrow night. Contestants and
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19
ROBERTA WOULD HAVE
MARRIED MOORE, BUT
ECo~4;r..x,l E,.a,,a Do a,o Onn

regular fee. All this was carefully
arranged.
Jenkins and Adkins went to the city
Jail to unfold the scheme to the choc-
olate-colored lovers. Moore was SIM
ply tickled to death as he saw visions
of cozy shack on the Eastside, and
always free from police activities. The
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19

There's a reason for every smile in
the picture. Louise Fazenda has just
signed new keystone contract. Bes-
ste Love has heard that folks like her
newest play, 1.-THE Heiress at Coffee
Dams" Seena Owen-well, Seena just
smiles all day long. She's Mrs George
Walsh off the screen, and there's
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19
SEVEN HANDSOME PRIZES
TO BE AWARDED TOMORROW

$3.50 in Cash. 5000 Furniture Order and S1OO Grafonoa
VIII Prove Magnificent Rewards for the Amount
of Time and Effort Put Forth by Contestants to
Win Them-SeaIed Envelopes Tomorrow Night.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19
LEADERS FOR PRIZES.

The following table shows who would win The
Press prizes if the contest ended tonight:
Miss Marv Mathews S105O Studebaker Auto
Miss Thelma Salassi-.---------. $3.50 in Gold
Miss Zula Moore e-.S $500 Furniture Order
Miss Lillian Kssee S100 Grafonola
Miss Elsie Adams, $50 Lavalllere
Mrs. Theodore Iasigi---------- $50 Wrist Watch
Mrs Geo De Haven n. S18 Cameo Brooch
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19

very recent little addition to the Walsh
family that would make any mother
proud and happy. Alice Lake is get
ting some roles in Triangle comedies
that would please IN even more aspir-
ing young comedienne than she. Dor
othy Dalton and Clara Williams have
been picked out by Thomas II. 1nce
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-19

friends who are in tie office at that
hour will be waited upon and the
count will begin at once. All who
care to be present are invited to at
tend the final count.
Jury of Awards.
The final count will be made by the
following gentlemen, who have con-
sented to serve on the jury of awards:
F. J. Gianola of the Firt National
Bank.
Jack McDougal of the El Centre
National Bank.
Y. N. Adams of the Ell Centro Ma
tional Bank.
Scores.
Miss Mary Mathews, Barbara
Worth hotel SAC, ,230,
MISS Thelma Salassi, STA Wood
ward avenue ..............32 .323,630
Miss Zula Moore, Ell Centre. .224, 100
Miss Lillian Kissee, Westside.. 1856
Miss Elsie Adams, Seeley. 80. 67,795
Mrs. Theodore Iasigi, 526 Holt 40,995
Mrs. Geo. De Haven, 442 He'll 34,580
Mrs. l.. F. Elan, 504 Fourth. 32,040
Mrs. Joseph F. Seymour, Jr.,
$50 Olive avenu. u............ 27,465
Mrs. H. C. Smith, SIG Euclid
avenue .................. $500
Miss Ivy Williams, Princess
hotel .................... 5,67O
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26

v - - AtMf
O'CLOCK
M#yE E#w II
DINNER

A. c.. Otto, the we'll known west side
Rexall druggist, promised the Rexall
bowling team if they won the cham
pionship in the city tournament, that
he would treat them to a banquet in
honor of the event. He was true to
his promise and made arrangements
with the Dixon Hotel proprietor to
serve said banquet last night at Z O.
clock. At that hour the following
gentlemen sat down at the banquet
table as guests of Mr.. A. c. Otto:
Messrs. d. C. Whitrock, E. S. Potter
Earl NJ. Hill, William Franson, Harry
Little, Arthur Zimmerman and Doctor
o. n. Mortenson.
The banquet was everything that the
heart could wish for and was serves
faultiessly in the popular manner Of
the proprietor of the hotel. The ev-
ening was a social one that will long
long be remembered by those who par
ticipated in it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
PLANS 4
PAPER MILL
George w. Mead Says Plant Will Be
Built Beside New Dam When
Built Here.

From Stevens Point Journal
The Jackson Milling company's new
dam will not be built here this season
owing to the high prices of steel and
the scarcity and cost of labor, accord
w. Mead of Grand Rapids. However
the company is going ahead with pre-
parations for ultimate development
and will also locate a paper mill along
side the dam which is expected to de-
velop 5000 horsepower in an ordinary
stage of water. The new dam will be
located about 500 feet up river from
the 500 line bridge. The mill will be
Of moderate size it is stated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
Sprains and Strains Relt>


Sloan's Liniment quickly takes the
pain out of strains, sprains. bruises
and all muscle soreness. A clean,
clear liquid easily applied, it quick
Liniment does not stain the skin or
clog the pores like mussy plasters
or ointments. For chronic rheuma-
tic aches and pains, neuralgia, govt,
and lumbago have this well-known rem
edy handy. For the pains of grippe
and following strenuous work. it
gives quick relief. At all druggists,
ly penetrates without rubbing. Sloan's
25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
DIEEEEIIIAItV

Mr. and Mrs. c. E. VanHecke and
Mrs. August Boyer of Stevens Point
called on Neehan frien1s last Sunday.
Mrs. D. H. Parks received a crate of
oranges from her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs l. NJ. Netzley of Glendora, Cali
fornia last week
Leslie Fox came home from St.
Michaels hospital at Stevens Point last
week where he has been the past
month with a broken arm.
Rev. Durfee has been spending a
few days at Stevens Point and Lin
wood.
Mr.. Brown of Waupaca spent last
Saturday with his brother Irving of
his place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McGowen of
East Plover were callers here last
Monday.
Mott & Wood of Grand Rapids are
running a cream route thru this sec
ton Of the country and have a number
of good patrons.
Rev. S. E. Taylor of Richland Cen
ter was a caller here last week.
Miss Grace Wolf of Wausau has
been spending few days at the home
of her sister Mrs. Grin Clendenning.
Geo. Roe of Saratoga was visiting
relatives here last week.
County Agricultural agent Coyner
spoke to a few enthusiastic farmers at
the Harry Slack farm last Friday. He
is expected to be with us again soon
to discuss the best methods of farm
ing.
We notice that our Portage county
Assemblyman, DR.. G. D. Whiteside is
not only running Portage county's bu-
siness at Madison, but is also recogniz-
ed as a leading factor in the most i'm
portant state problems, according to
several leading newspapers of the
state. Portage county is surely proud
Of such a man.
Pete Johnson of Stevens Point was
in this locality last week.
Fifteen patriotic meetings has been
allotted to Portage county by a certain
committee and should present plans
to be carried out. One will be landed
at the Meehan school house May 18th
in the evening.
Donald Fox, son of B. S. Fox and
Frank Singer, son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Singer, both of Meehan have en-
listed and gone into training for the
navy. The patriotic citizens of Nee
han should be proud of these two
young men who have offered their lives
that we may enjoy freedom and pros
per while they are fighting our battles
We begin to realize the seriousness of
our country when young men of our
neighborhood begin to hit the trail in
the direction of the U-boats. Best of
wishes and safe return is our sincere
desire
A very pretty wedding took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Clussman April 18th when their young
est daughter Miss Grace was united
N marriage to Frank Mathewson of
Stevens Point. They both have host
Of friends here who wish them a long
happy and prosperous welded life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26

Of his life as minister has been spent
in doing Evangelistic work. He is sa
interesting speaker; his themes are
well handled, and are also very prac-
teal
Rev. Mckinney will speak on the
following topic tonight. Wake Up"
Remember, the hour is Eight o'clork
the place is Baptist church, and every
one is invited. Come and bring your
neighbors and friends There will be-
good music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
REVIVAL I
AAA AR@
MEETINGS At
BAPTIST Church

Rev. E. A. Mckinney opened So
ries of Evangelistic Meetings at the
Baptist church last night. His ser
mon was on Prayer" and he treated
the subject in a manner which showed
that he was thoroughly acquainted
with the topic.
Rev. E. r. Mckinney has had years
of experience in Evangeiistic work. A
mong the different pastorates he has
filled he has been pastor Of frontier
church; has been at the head of a res
cue mission, and pastor of a church in
college town, thus giving him ex~
perience in dealing with different kinds
of missionary work. The greater part
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
Heal Skin Eruptions.

Painful eczema is more active in
spring when the blood is over-heated,
the burning itching torture is unbear-
able, relieve it at once and heal the e.
ruptions with Dr. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. This antiseptic remedy is
promptly effective in all skin trou-
bles Pimples, blackheads, acne, tet-
ter, ring worm, scaly blotchy skin,
all respon dto DIR. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. Get it today at your drug
gists, soc, guaranteed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
CLEANUP WEEK

Milwaukee, Wis, Opril 27.--Milwau-
KEGS cleanup week" program for tbs
week beginning May mas been cfassi-
fed for each day. The slate follows:
May advantages of clean city.
May 8-Why streets should not be
Uttered with papers and other rub
bish
May Excepting alleys clean.
May 10.-Respecting parks.
May 1.-THE fly nuisance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
Bad Cough? Feverish? Grippy?

Bad Cough? Feverish? Grippy?
You need Dr. Kings New Discovery
to stop that cold, the soothing balsom
ingredients heal the irritated mem
branes, soothe the sore throat, the an
tiseptic qualities kill the germ and
your cold is quickly relieved. DR..
Kings New Discovery has for 48 years
been the standard remedy for coughs
and colds in thousands ofhomes. Get
bottle today and have it handy in
your medicine chest for coughs, colds
Group, grippe and all bronchial affec-
items. At your druggist, SOC.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
MARKET !
A'AA AAAAA&A <
! -
PRICE
s-,.>
DROPS
H.
Flour Takes soc Drop.

Flour took a drop of soc a barrel in
the Chicago and Minneapolis markets
and all millers are obliged to follow
closely whether they want to or not.
Removal by Canada of restrictions on
wheat traffic between Canada and the
United States is believed to have been
the principal cause of the decline.
Print paper dropped soc hundred
pounds in Wisconsin River Valley this
week.
Wheat has dropped in price.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26

been associated with her in the daily
duties connected with the publication
Of this newspaper. In going TO Es-
canada, Mich, where she will join her
husband and also accept similar po-
sition on the Escanaba Press, she will
take with her the united best wishes
of the entire office force We com
mend her to her new employers as eff
fcent and worthy Of the best.
The regular meeting Of the Mystic
Workers will meet Tuesday evening.
There will be three limitations after
which refreshments will be served.
Large attendance is desired.
Jacob Searls departed Saturday for
New York City to attend a cranberry
meeting Of the American Cranberry
Exchange. He expects to be gone a
week or ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schmeling of
Wausau are rejoicing over the arriv-
al Of son born to them at one
o'clock today, April q, 1917. Mrs.
Schmeling will be better remembered
as Mollie Stahl.
Miss Bernice Baggins left for her
home at Detroit, Mich, today after
visit in the city with friends.
Miss Irene Sommers will spend Sun
day with Miss Josephine Poirier at
Merrill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
TUESDAY.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson of
5hiocton were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. Amundson the past week and from
here they went to Port Edwards and
intend to go to City Point where they
will visit other relatives for few days
before returning home.
The State Supreme Court affirmed
the decision : the lower Cour he
case Of W E. Wheelan VS.. U. 5. Fl
DEL s: Guaranty Co. in judgn 1T
Of SEQ for services and money ad-
vaneed
2ar James Canning was taken sui
der i. very sick, Monday Afternoon
WITH neuralgia Of the heart Fe is re
ported some better today but still con
fined to the house and his bed.
The crew of men employed by the
Wood County Highway Commission
are lowering the Grand Rapids street
railway track just south of the city
| llHlllS III IIle LONIi u I OrL EDWARDS sc
that the grade will be on a level with
new concrete street that is paralleling
it to connect up with the concrete worl
done by the village of Port Edwards
last summer. They are making prog
ress on this piece of work.
Mrs. Mason Bliss has been engaged
by Mrs. L. A. DeGuere as nurse t
look after her baby.
Roy Gets has the contract for pain
, ing the Thomas Burr house on st
street north.
Baker and other streets have bee
: dragged and rounded up which make
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
notice!

Citizens having rubbish, ashes, tin
cans, etc, that they desire to have re-
moved from their premises should have
the same on the roadway before May
1st to be carried away by the City
teamsters, as after May 1st, no more
rubbish will be carted. Please act &C.
cordingly.
2td-1tw. City Engineer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
TWO-YEAR-OLD
BROUGHT
SLIGO

The firm of Link & Werle paid Her
man Peterson of the town of Saratoga
today s111.90 for two year old steer
that he brought in to the market for
sale. This sounds good for the town
of Saratoga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
THURSDAY.

We are sorry to note the fact that
Miss Emmes, the professional nurse,
who is very sick with diphtheria is not
sufficiently improved so that she can
be brought home as was expected last
Saturday. Her mother and friends are
anxious about her condition.
Mrs. d A Teller underwent an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis this morning
at Riverview Hospital We under
stand that she cameout of the opera
ton very favorably and it is expected
that she will get along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. w G. Corcoran left
today for Milwaukee where they will
make it their future home They will
be located at 927 10th street They
will always be glad to see their
Grand Rapids friends when they come
to Milwaukee, In going from our city
they take with them the best wishes
OF a large number of friends who SIN
cerely hope that they will return to
this city in not far distant future to
resume their residence here.
Earl Melton spent Thursday at
Marshfeld on business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26

A Health journal has an article on
Glow to Lie When Asleep" 1t would
have been of more interest to some
of the artistic ones around in this
neck of the woods had it been headed,
s'How to Lie When Awake"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26

Mrs. Henry Hackbarth of Vesper,
daughters of Mrs. James Gibson ar
rived here the past week to assist in
the care Of their mother who is in very
poor health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baird of Merrill are
in this city visiting friends for few
days
Dean Babcock returned to his school
| duties at Carroll college, Waukesha,
Monday morning after a week end Wis
| It with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.
0. Babcock.
w. F. Collins and daughter Peggy
were guests of relatives in Stevens
Point Saturday.
Miss Ruth Fontaine returned to her
school duties at Stevens Point normal
Monday morning.
DR. and Mrs. Cowan of Stevens
Point motored to this city and spent
Sunday with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Calkins and two
daughters of Stevens Point, motored
TO this city Sunday and spent the day
With their son Frank Calkins and fam
ly.
VIII Dustin who resides on the west
side on 18th avenue south is confined
10 his home and bed this week on ac-
count Of sickness.
Mrs Jim Gibson, the wife of the
Chief of Police, is reported very sick
this week. Two of her daughters are
at home looking after her welfare.
Miss Marguerite Chady of Waupaca
is visiting her sister Mrs. VIM. Baldauf
FOR few days.
Mr.. Bennie Martins who has been
on the range in Duluth, Mimi, has re
urned to this city and will resume his
work on the Green Bay & Western R.
:.
r. A. Wagers has rented the Dem
tz house now occupied by Mrs. 0. T.
dougen on Elm street and will move
,nto the same as soon as Mrs. Hou-
rem and family move.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Palzer Of Apple
on, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B.
Weiland this week They are the par
,nts of Mrs. Weiland.
Miss Helen Martin of Stevens
Point, was the guest Of Miss Regina
Hirzy over Sunday.
Carpenters are busy laying hard
wood floors this week in the Link and
Iirzy residence facing on Eighth st.
lorth.
Sheriff J. E. bennington returned
rom short bushes trip to Milwau-
zee.
Will Henke's new house on Baker
street IS all enclosed and making rap
d progress towards completion.
The cellar extension under A. P.
Iirzy's residence on Eighth street
2orth is completed which adds greatly
his basement room.
A. Anderson of Progress is in city
oday on business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26

Today is all I can call my own;
Yesterdays gone; Tomorrow-un-
known.
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them more nassable.

them more paSsaDIe'
| Bishop Weller of Fond du Lac is ex-
pected here this week to administer
at the Episcopal church in this city
where he is well and favorably known.
! Mrs. R. NJ. Gibson is in Madison this
week and viii return home in a few
days.
The regular meeting Of the Eastern
Star will take place in the Masonic
Temple Wednesday night. A large
attendance is requested.
Mrs. J. R. Montgomery left Tues
day morning on the Green Bay & Yves
tern to join her husband in Escanaba.
who holds a job there in the Escanaba
Press Office.
Homer Ghoca OF. Stevens Point has
been in the city a guest of his daugh-
ter Mrs Hahn the past week.
Miss Mary Szczenski is visiting her
brother Paul in Stevens Point who is
very sick.
Misses Louise Witte and Esther
Pavlick of this city are in Merrill
guests of the formers cousin, Miss
Carrie Millspaugh.
c. E. Hewitt, the well known real
estate man is in Milwaukee this week
On real estate business.
Howard Dustin, the sun of Will
Dustin who resides on the west side
5 member Of Cavalry troop in the
j. S. Service on the Mexican border.
Orson Cochran was called profess
sionally to Arpin on Tuesday.
Mrs. Claus Kallman returned from
Green Bay Saturday accompanied by
her son Oscar who has been laid up
with a severe attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. George K. Gibson and daugh-
ter Katherine of Milwaukee are ex-
pected home this week to open their
home and make this city their home
for the summer. They will be cor
daily welcomed back into the society
circle of Grand Rapids where they
have many friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
XNTEnEEEnAD
~ LDN ESDA I


Mrs. E. J. Goneau, who has been
confined to the house and bed with
ptomaine poisoning is somewhat bet
ter at this writing
E. G. Carpenter and wife Emily,
who are old residents and who have
been living on farm in Seneca de-
parted for New York State Wednes-
day noon where they will make it their
future home. They sold their farm.
NJ. H. Hill, real estate man from
Waterloo, Iowa, has been in the city
several days looking over farms.
Edward N. Pomainville, the insur-
ance man has taken the agency for the
Maryland Casualty Co. of Baltimore.
They write all kinds of insurance ex-
cept Life and Fire. and are a reliable
concern. They have crackerjack &C
cident policy
Miss Irma Johnson is back from
Stevens Point where she visited for
a few days
The Golden Rule Circle will meet
with Mrs. Louie Schall Thursday morn
ing at $50 o'clock
Walter Zeaman has rented the Joe
Exner house near the Irving building
and Mr.. and Mrs. Exner will move in
to one of their other houses nearby
They are making the transfer this
week.
Ben Jacobson who has been in Min
neapolis the past three or four weeks
returned home today
The Rebekah Lodge meets tonight
at 8 o'clock in their lodge room in reg
ular session. A large attendance is
desired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-04-26
NOTICE
TOPUBLIC

Persons wanting information from
the City Engineers office can find me
at the office in the Scott Library
Building each day from one to two o.
o'clock P. NJ.
A. T. THOMPSON,
City Engineer.