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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-17

Who will assist poor families Bridgeport to pass happy Xmas The Board of Charities has given to The Farmer list of those Bridgeport families who in dire want and deSer ing of aid Perhaps some reader of The Farmer would desire bring just bit of Yuee cheer into these unhappy homes and tighten the of those unfortunate families
 If any persons desire to render assistance they pick of the following list the they consider most deserving their attention communicate with Superintendent Angus Thorn of the Charities Department in the police bdng Fair field avenue Another list will be published tomorrow
 This little Italian mother has found task almost beyond her strength to keep her home together Left widow three years ago with family of small children able to work she took sewing and with the aid of charity she has kept children together She has worked and sewed and has her all but her home will not have much of the spirit of Christmas unless generous will help these rath erless little
 Another family which the fatheris T. Family live in three basement rooms mother works in factory Four ch dren ranging ages from 12 to years Mother is making desperate effort keep her little well and happy but with struggle existence and the onenessfor her husband always beendevoted to her and the children she is having difficult time to continue her struggle Who help?
 The father in this family T. B. and is of the State sanatoria The mother fine little does washing five days weekly and making heroic effort to for her three ehdren-tVo girls boy the oldest the youngest Leaving the children in the of elderly in the neborhood to that they receive their day meal she starts off early each morning Unless kind friend helps they will not receive visit from Santa Claus.
 widow and six children The eldest 14 old enough to work but poor health The mother herself employed has had to place her baby out to board With the struggle keep the and children together the mothers health is paired Will help these little aged A. 2 A. g. and one year.
 This little mother left widow just year ago this Christ mas has supported her two little children and year by working hose supporters at home Now she ill., and be- hind on her rent some help this family have joy ous Christmas?
 Father deserted almost two years ago. Mother not bust woman and has struggled along with her TOUT children ou three and two years of The baby has not been well and mother account of small children has not been able to any outside work Unless contribute to this mother and little ones will be cheerless Christmas
 Another victim of The father in this little family dieo six months ago. With the rent for her three attic ad from S6 to $9 and the work which she had been home becoming slack the mother in this family has ounc it very difficult to pay her rent With two little ones to eee cothe there will be little left to buy the things that go make up happy Christmas little contributed to this mother will do much to make her and her babies happy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-17

Htenk A. Goteh. the undefeated Champion wrestler. died at his home sl Humboldt, Iowav from uraemic poi-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-17

Still another successful camouflage is the intense interest the boys dis play in the Sunday school lesson just berore Christmas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

See it. M. L. Dowse, Kenosha, Wis.
Tel. 240 or 1854. 3twp.
Henry Kuehl, who has charge of
the Moravian work at Veedum reports
that the congregation is steadily grow
ing.
Messrs. Leslie and Kenneth Smith
arrived in the city Saturday night to
visit with their grandmother, Mrs o.
Dennis.
See the New Satin Skirts received
by The Ready-To-Wear Parlors, by
express today. $40 to SIS. l. E. Wilcox
Lieut.. Earl Hill, who had been visit
ing with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. M. Hill for several days, has gone
to Cambridge, Mass, where he will
take a special course in trench work.
Saturday morning August 10, oc-
cured the marriage of Fern Sparks
and Harry Barton, both of the city.
The ceremony was performed at the
F. W. Calkins office. Miss Elizabeth
Hentschell and Harold Hansen were
the witnesses. After a short wedding
trip the young couple will return to
thic city to reside.
A lady from Chicago said, she could
not understand how we could sell
Whitehall dresses for the price we are
selling them for. But it is simple, no
expense in selling them and marking
them very close, and selling for cash.
You are invited to see the New styles
in serge, silk or satin at the Ready
To-Wear Parlors. [. E. Wilcox.
Friday afternoon, August II, the
Royal Neighbors of Nekoosa, enter
tanned the Royal Neighbors of Port
Edwards and Grand Rapids, at a pic
mic at the Pavilion. A large number
were in attendance and a delicious
supper was served. All those present
report an enjoyable evening. A dance
followed the supper
E. M. Quincy, wife and family of
Waterloo, Iowa, motored over in their
car to visit several days in this city.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Quincy
was employed by the Chambers
Creamery Company for a period of
three years. He has been away from
Grand Rapids nearly three years and
says that he has never run across any
city that he likes better than Grand
Rapids, Wis. The party left We'd
nesday of this week on their return
trip and report a delightful visit in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bassett and
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Bluett are back
from Rib Lake where they spent one
week camping and fishing. They re-
port a delightful time camping but
fishing not very good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
THE STATE BANK OF VESPER

Added evidence of Vesper's growth
as a trading center and the splendid
development of its tributary resources.
is furnished by the prosperous condi-
ton of the State Bank of Vesper. This
Institution, which was organized and
commenced business six years ago has
capital and surplus and undivided
profits of S13,20000; deposits of s53,-
100000 and total resources of $4,000.
They do a general banking business
pay three per cent on time deposits,
negotiate farm loans, write insurance.
furnish bonds and in fact perform all
the functions that properly belongs to
bank.
The bank has its own home, sub
stantial brick building, and the equip
ment is very complete, including
large steel lined vault, a Mosler screw
door burglar proof safe, an adding
machine and in fact everything that
makes for accuracy and safety in
banking.
The officers are: G. H. Horn, Pres
ident; A. P Bean, Vice President; and
F, W. Ellworth, Cashier. All three
gentlemen are residents of Vesper.
Their integrity and ability are unques-
toned and the same careful methods
which have brought success to their
own undertakings characterize the
management of this institution.
1t will thus be seen that this is
essentially home institution owned
and differed by home people and con-
Quoted for the benefit of this town and
the surrounding country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
III. G. E-GENERAL MER-
CHANDISE.

Mr.. Monroe established his business
here in Kellner, fourteen years ago
and the splendid business he is doing
today; the size, variety and character
of his stocks tells their own story of
the growth of this sterling enterprise.
Groceries, dry goods, boots and
shoes, ladies' and mems furnishing
goods and work clothes comprise the
principal stocks and such well known
lines as Bradley Metcalf shoes, Crest
and Special coffees, Victoria -four, Ball
Band Rubber Goods set the standard
for quality in this store.
Mr.. Monroe attributes his success
to the fact that he has always aimed
to please his customers and meet their
requirements with good, goods and
the right prices.
Mr.. Monroe is Kellner's pioneer
merchant and his ability is most ac-
curately reflected in his success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
TREUTEL BROTHERS

To this business belongs the distinc-
ton of being Vesper's pioneer mercan-
tile institution. Oscar Treutel pur-
chased the business twelve years ago
and it has continued to prosper under
his ownership. His lines consist of
groceries, boots and shoes, mems work
clothes and in fact all the lines that
property belong in the stock of a gen.
eral merchandise store SELF Shoes
and .. S. Rubber Goods, are among the
lines featured here.
Having the goods when wanted,
handling only good, goods, and selling
at reasonable prices are among the
outstanding features responsible for
the success of this bushes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
W. III. WITT
wholesome of home cookery.

wholesome Of home cookery.
Mrs. Witt assists her husband in the
conduct of the business and is entitled
to share with him a portion Of the
credit for its success.
Mr.. Witt also owns an electric light
plant which furnishes the light for
his own store as well as some of the
other business places and residences.
J. P. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Mr.. Jensen established his black
smith shop here Is months ago and
has built up a splendid business. He
also owns the building and the shop is
fully equipped to do all kinds of black
smithing and woodwork Mr. Jensen
is a native of Denmark, has travelled
extensively and prior to locating in
this country spent several years in
South America He likes America,
and this section in particular, has tax
en- out his first citizenship papers and
is a most loyal citizen of his adopted
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
GRAND RAPIDS MILLING CO.
FI0TTR

The very nature Of this business en-
titles it to rank as one of Grand Rap
ids most important industrial enter
.prises. Its successful operation has
resulted in building up a splendid To-
cal market for wheat, rye and other
grains, and thru the excellence of it's
products it has brought fame to this
section of the state as a rye and wheat
producing center.
The mill was originally established
in the "80s" and has been under the
ownership of the Grand Rapids Mill
ing company since 1900 The mill has
a daily capacity for $50 barrels of
wheat flour, 100 barrels of rye and 40
ton of feed. The Victoria Brand is
their leading wheat -four and finds a
ready demand to the capacity of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

WANTED FALSE TEETH:-Will
pay high as $3.50 for full sets. Mail
Cash for old Silverwear Satisfaction
or goods returned. Western Metal Co
Bloomington, H. 3twp.
Mrs. w. T. Jones returned Monday
from Waupaca Lakes where she spent
Sunday the guest of her daughter
Mary and friends who were in camp
at that place. She reports a delight
full visit, and that the young people
are having a most interesting time
camping, fishing and boating. They
expect to break camp and return home
Monday, August 27.
WANTED:-A subscription solici-
tor, lady or gentleman. Apply at this
office. If.
Word has reached this city that DR.
Frank Pomainville was safely landed
in France along with all the other
physicians who sailed from New York.
This news will greatly please all his
relatives and many friends in Wood
County. His service there will prove
of great value to him in the future
practice of his profession.
Mrs. Nels Jepson of Portage Coun-
ty, was in the city Monday trading
and while here was pleasant caller
at the Reporter office.
Mr.. E. E. Meilicke of Watrous,
Sask., Canada, is in the city visiting
his brother the Rev. c. MeiIcke. He
reports that crops are very poor
Wheat and barley being a half crop.
A special communion service was
held at the First Moravian church last
Sunday and another will be held dur
ing the week to give men of the con-
gregation, at Camp Douglas an OPP
portunity to partake of the Lords
Supper at this time.
FOR SALE One lot and barn,
thereon. For terms and particulars
call 213 8st street north. If.
The Y. S. C. E. of the First Mora
Wan church has arranged for two let
tiers weekly to each of the six boys
from this church at Camp Douglas.
J. B. Null departed for Galva, Ill,
Saturday night to assume the duties
of his new position with the CONNER
cial Club of that city. His business
will be to look after the work of ad-
vertising and every other way assist
the business men in making the most
of advertising. Later his wife and
family will follow him.
FOR SALE:-1914 Cadillac Four
Quality" Car self starter, Good tires,
extras, thoroly overhauled, $3.50 cash
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
See Us About Our Pedigreed Wheat and Rye Seed

mill, in central Wisconsin. Their rye
flour is marketed under the brand
name of Pure Wisconsin Rye and the
large part of the output is sold in Chi
cago and the East where it commands
a premium. This was the first electric
ally equipped mill in the state and it
has always been the aim of the mana
cement to keep fully abreast of the
times as regards to both equipment
and methods Of operation.
The plant occupies a substantial
brick building and consists of four
units; an elevator department with a
capacity for $4,000 bushels; a cleaning
department, the wheat mill and the
rye mill Employment is furnished to
fourteen hands.
At the present time the Company is
particularly anxious to interest Wood
County Farmers in sowing pedigreed
wheat and rye which not only possesses
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
w. T. STRACK-MEATS

One Of the essential requirements
in a progressive community like YES
per is a good meat market and in this
respect the town is particularly for
tunate. Mr.. Strack established this
meat market here four years ago. Mr..
Strack owns the building occupied by
the market and both the building and
the business are a credit to the town
as we'll as the owner. Mr.. Strack is
very ably assisted by his wife in the
conduct of the business.
Besides carrying complet stocks of
fresh cured meats a speciality is made
of home rendered products including
lard, sausage, etc. Mr.. Strack also
buys and ships stock. All in all this
is a most creditable business and re-
fleets the prosperity of the entire COM
munity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

better milling qualities but also pro-
duces a better yield per acre. The
company offers to sell pedigreed seed
wheat and rye at actual cost and when
the crop is harvested will buy the same
amount back at the price paid for the
seed, therefore guaranteeing the pro-
Queer against any expense as far as
the cost of the seed is concerned.
Wisconsin was at one time the first
state in the Union in wheat produc-
ton, and now the University of Wis
consin School of Agriculture is CO.
operating with the bankers and mill
ing interests with the aim to bring her
back to her premier position through
the medium of pedigreed seed.
The officers and owners of the Grand
Rapids Milling Company are: I. P.
Witter, President, G. W. Mead, Vice
President and L. Horton, Secretary
and Treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
THE PRICE PURE FOOD STORE

and emphasizes the appropriateness
of the name.
Groceries, mems work clothes, pat
ent medicines and drug lines comprise
the stocks. In the grocery depart
ment, the stocks include all the stan
dard lines, feature being made of
the famous DR.. Price line of Cereals,
etc. In fact this is known as the "Price
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

Pure Food Store" and so well is its
reputation established that the name
is not only associated with reasonable
prices but also with the best Of goods.
Mr.. A. B. Johnson, the manager,
has been with the business from it's
inception and to him is due large
share Of the credit for developing the
methods which have brought success
to this business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
Progressive Vesper
XESPER

Vesper is located seven miles north
west Of Grand Rapids, and three rail
roads, the St. Paul, the 500 and the
Chicago & Northwestern give it the
very best Of service in the matter of
freight and transportation facilities.
Vesper has a Wood Works, a Brick
and Tile Factory, Creamery, Bank,
Blacksmith Shop, Two Newspapers, a
splendidly stocked Hardware Store,
two Churches, a good School and a
surrounding country which is noted
for the fertility of its soil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
VESPER BRICK AND TILE co.


This is Vesper's leading industry
The Vesper Brick and Tile Company
was organized and succeeded to this
business three years ago. They are
manufacturers of fine red brick, drain
tile and building tile and are now max
ing quite speciality of the two lat
ter lines.
They have an up-to-date plant and
their clay is of the very best quality
According to the best authority the
clay is disintegrated granite and
when properly baked makes tile and
brick of the greatest possible strength
and durability.
The plant has an annual output of
100 carloads and employment is fur
nished to twelve people. The product
finds splendid market, large ship
ments being made to Kewanee, Tomah
Babcock, Mansion and other towns
and cities thruout the state.
Among builders, Vesper tile has the
reputation of being the hardest and
best in the state.
The officers of the company are Fred
Murgatroyd, President; Roy Murga-
troyd, Vice President; Geo. L. Prout,
Secretary and Treasurer and Rolla
Murgatroyd, Superintendent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
G.. TT. HORN

Mr.. Horn is one of Vesper's pioneer
merchants. His lines include hard
ware, stoves, ranges, farm machinery,
paints, oils, sheet metal goods and
kindred lines. Mr.. Horn has built up
a splendid business and his store is a
recognized headquarters for every
thing in his lines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
THE VESPER WOOD MANUFAC-
TURING COMPANY

This firm makes the celebrated
spring hoop silos the principal feature
of which is spring hoop which takes
up the shrinking and swelling of the
wood. Only the best grades of clear
fir is used and their product is sold
turnout this state, Illinois, Iowa and
Minnesota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
E ENTERPRISE STORE co.

THE ENTERPRISE STORE co.
The Enterprise Store Company es-
tablished their business in Vesper four
years ago. Their splendid home-a
modern building of brick construction;
their complete stocks of high-grade
and the excellent arrange
ment of the store tells it's own story
of the enterprise behind the business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
w. I'll, WITT

Mr.. Witt established this business
four years ago and his lines cover a
wide range. He has hardware store,
confectionery, restaurant, sells farm
machinery and is the local manager
for the Allard Mcclure Pickle Works
His hardware stocks include com
plete range of the lines mostly in de-
mand in an agricultural country. In
farm machinery he handles the Osborn
lines.
In his confectionery store, his stocks
are complete and patrons of the res
taurant are served with the most
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
G. H. MONROE & co.
KELLNER

Kellner is seven miles southeast of
Grand Rapids on the Chicago & North
western R. R. 1t has two mercantile
institutions, a pickle factory, two po-
tato houses, two churches and a school.
Some Of the best farming land in this
section is in the vicinity of Kellner
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-23
CHAPTER XXI.

Carlotta had set the hour for meet
ing Wilson at nine when ne late dus :
of summer had fallen; and she met
him then, smiling, n family perfumed
white figure, slim and young, with a
thrill in her voice that was only half
assumed.
Its very late" he complained.
Surely you are not going to be back
at ten"
Il have special permission to be out
date"
Good !" And then, recoIlecting their
new situation: ave have lot to talk
over. 1t will take time
At the White Springs hotel they
stopped to fill the gasoline tank of the
car. Joe Drummond saw Wilson there,
in the Sheet-iron garage alongside of
the road. The Wilson car was in the
shadow. 1t did not occur to Joe that
the white figure In the car was not
Sidney. He went rather white, and
stepped out of the zone of light The
influence of lie Moyne was still on
him, however, and he went on quietly
with what he was doing. But his hands
shook as he filled the radiator. He
had been an ass; lie Moyne was right.
He'd get away-to Cuba if he could
and start over again. He would forget
the Street and let it forget him.
The men in the garage were talking.
ITO Schwitter's, of course" one of
them grumbled.
THAT was Wilson, the surgeon in
town He used to come here. Now
he goes on to Schwitter's. Pretty girl
he had with him."
So Max Wilson was taking Sidney TO
tSchwitter's, making her the butt of
garage talk The smiles of the men
were evil. Joe's hands grew cold, his
head hot red mist spread between
him and the line of electric lights, He
knew SchwitterS,y and he knew Will
son. When X, growing uneasy. came
out into the yard, he was in time TO
see Joe run his car into the road and
turn it viciously toward s .hwitter's.
Carlotta's nearness wa! having its
calculated effect on Max Wilson. His
spirits rose as the engine. marking
perfect time, carried them along the
quiet roads.
Partly il was reactiOn-relief that
she should be so reasonable, so com
Dlaisant-and d sort of holiday spirit
after the days hard work. Oddly
enough, and not so irrational as may
appear, Sidney formed part OF the
evenings happiness-that she loved
z1im: that, back in the lecture room,
eyes and even mind on the lecturer,
6ler heart was with him.
So, with Sidney the basis of his hap
plness, he made the most of his eve
ning's freedom. He sang q little in
his clear tenor-even, once when they
had slowed down at crossing, bent
over audaciously and kissed Carlotta's
haad In the full glare of a passing
train.
How reckless of you -
II like to be reckless" he replied.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-23
FROM EMERIC TO AMERICA
This Country's Name Can BE Traced
to Hungarian Prince Who Lived
in the Eleventh Century.

The transformations that take place
in name, as it passes through differ
ent languages, can only be accounted
for by carelessness in transmission.
One would scarcely expect the name Of
Emeric, the name Of a pious Hunga-
rian prince of the eleventh century,
who was made a saint, to take the
form of Amerigo in Italian, and of
AmOry and Emery in English. The
name in German, but little changed
from the original, is Emmerich. This
obscure Hungarian saint has been a
person of consequence in this world
for from his name has come that of
this great continent. In the fifteenth
century, in the Italian form of Ameri-
go, 1t was bestowed upon an Italian
navigator surnamed Vespucci, and this
continent, by a still further mutilation
of the name, came to be known as
America. When King Stephen of Hun
gary was choosing a name for his son
he could scarcely have imagined that
the name chosen was to be the parent
of the word America, and that poor
old Christopher Columbus was thereby
TO be despoiled of a recognition that
is far from being compensated for by
the term Columbia. November Is
st. Emeric's feast day.