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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, Apr. %.
Circular to the Press in Grand Rap
DIS, District.
Realizing the hearty and patriotic
cooperation that the newspapers, and
newspaper men generally turnout the
United States, are giving to the Fed
aral Government during this great cri-
sis IN our National existence, and real
zing that without this cooperation
and support the Administration would
be helpless in preparing the public
mind in understanding the enormous
ask that confronts it, I desire to out
line more fully the purpose and scope
# the Officers Reserve Corps Move
ment"
The country needs an army-a large
army-possibly millions of men. A
noted ex-statesman and famous pa
cifist was recently quoted as saying
substantially; That the possibilities of
this Nation being engaged in war were
so remote as to be negligible, and he
was alleged to have added; that if war
DID come-"A million men would
spring to arms between sunrise and
sunset"
A good many sunrises and sunsets
have passed since the Nation has &C
tually been in de facto state of war
with the most powerful and best pre-
pared military nation in the world,
and the million men are "springino"
but slowly. That, however, is aside
from the purpose of my statement.
Sooner or later the Country will get
its million men.
The President of the United States
with the advice of the ablest military
minds in this country, has determiu-
ed to 'do his bit" in preparing for e.
ventualities, and under his direction
the Secretary of War has ordered the
establishment of training camps at
various points throughout the country;
The purpose being to hastily and inten-
sively train large numbers of men in
the duties of commissioned officers,
men who will eventually be expected
to organize, instruct and command
the unframed men who are to consti-
tute our Nations quota in the great
world war now raging, and in which
the United States has allied itself with
other Democratic Nations as a bona
tide belligerent, to check the fright
fully misused power of the Imperial
government of the German Empire
The officers for the immense new ar
my must be carefully selected men.
the very cream of our citizenship. |
The lives, the health, the honor and the |
regulations of the individuals compos-
ing an army rest wholly in the hands |
of the officers who lead and command |
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
IHREEPASS
EXAMINATION

Captain Edwin j. Bracken, mem
Der OF the 23rd regiment u S. Infan-
~, stationed at FL Paso, Texas, who
n our city and registered at the Wit
Ter Hotel, informs US that he has ex-
amined and accepted so far the follow
ng named persons: Arthur J.
Crowns and Guy Nash of Grand Rap
ids and Victor I. Minnehan of Green
Bay. The Captain expects to stay in
Grand Rapids until the 5th day of May
during which time he will be glad to
5alk with and give any information
hat he can to anyone who may be de-
sirous of enlisting in the Regular Ar
ny.
Chicago is headquarters for this
section of the U. S. It is also the head
quarters for the Training Camps AS
ISOLATION, which works in harmony
with the general recruiting station in
that city. They furnish the informa-
ion in reference to applicants that are
lesirous of entering into any branch
IF the United States Army service.
The Captain is a genial fellow to meet
with and will gladly give any informa-
ton that he can to those who are in
terested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03

ed IN charge of the instruction, both
practical and theoretical.
These Camps open on May 14th, tex
tended in recent orders from the orig
inally designated date, May Sth), an,
the Camp designated for applicants
from Wisconsin is now being estab
lished at Fort Sheridan, H.
More detailed information will he
gladly furnished to interested patrio-
tic men of the type desired, by april
cation TO the nearest examining Off
GER or to the chairmen> of any of the
branches of the military Training
Camps Association"
Following is list of the Chairmer
in Wisconsin cities:
Wisconsin Branch Chairmen.
G. NJ. Ouimette, Abbotsford; T. S
Saby, Alma; Levi c. Larson, Clinton
vile; A. ]. Wallace, Durand; H. G
Diekelmann, Horizon; Chas. H. Bias
ford, Lancaster; Ralph A. Cook, Mar
inette: Herman E. Schroeder. Maus
ton; L. D. Russell, Medford; John E
Uselding, Port Washington; c. n
Wiger, River Falls; J. J. Jameson
Shullsburg; Imbert Roe, Stanley; A
B. Miner, Sturgeon Bay; Clarenct
Grace, Superior; Capt E. A. Scott
Ashland; H. W. Quilting, Menominee
I. B. Bowler, Sheboygan; F. Dellsch
aft, Racine; F. H. J. Baum, Kenosha
Major Mckay, Appleton; F. w. Wool
ford, Beloit; Geo. E. Dee, Chippew,
Falls; H. B. Crane, Eau Claire; Robt
J. Parks, Fort Atkinson; Hugh Cog
gins, Grand Rapids; Judge Grass
Green Bay; Geo. S. Parker, James
vile; D. W. MacWillie; La Crosse; G
NJ. Krone, Madison; Chas. West, Mani
towoc; Carl Rudquist, Ashland.
Compiled April 20, 1917.
Edwin J. Bracken,
Capt 23rd U. S. Inf
Examining Officer TO
Grand Rapids District
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
General Garden Committee

First Ward:-E. P. Arpin, A. B.
Bever, Mrs. J. 3. Arpin.
Second Ward:-J. R. Raglan, Ferdi-
nand Link, Mrs. Mamie PomainviIle,
John Heller.
Third Ward:-Jno. Nash, Henry Hal
vorsen, Mrs w. F Kellogg.
Fourth Ward Chas. Rood, Her
man Plenke, Mrs. C. A. bennington.
Fifth Ward:-G. W. Paulus, Jos.
Yeske, Mrs. NJ o. Potter
Sixth Ward:-F. E. Kellner, Mark
Whitrock, Mrs. A. H. Voss.
Seventh Ward:-George Lyons, Mrs
3. L. Brown, Frank Damon.
Eighth Ward:-Ben Hanson, Mrs. G
NJ. Hill, Mike Lemense.
Ask for only as much land as you
can we'll take care of and the commit
tee will assign you plot. Go to you1
assigned lot and measure off the land
marking its borders by stakes. If you
have any doubts about how to proceed
with planting, talk it over with the
garden manager, S. G. Corey. You
ean talk it over with him when he Wis
It's your garden on Saturdays and 9TH
n times; or call him up by telephone
No. 266 from a. m. to $3.50 p. M. Call
| No. 1880 at any other time of day
It is suggested that a larger part
Of each garden be planted to those
vegetables which can readily be stor-
ed up for winter use, such as potatoes
turnips, beans, rutabagas, parsnips
carrots, onions, cabbage and squash
with few vegetables for summer use
| IF you do not know how or where tt
secure seed potatoes or other seed in.
pure of member of the Seed Com
mittee composed of C. F. Kruger; G
7. Rowland, C. Nash and w. C. Wei
sci. Liberal arrangements will b.
made with those who feel that they
| cannot afford seed.
Watch your local papers for planting
suggestions in few days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
TRAINING
CAMPS
ASSOCIATION

For the purpose of information to
he readers Of The Reporter, we here
10 append little information in re
CARDS to the Training Camps Asso-
citation. The purpose of the Training
Camps Association is to furnish train
ng for officers in the various branch
IS of the line of service. Such as the
Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry and sig
nal corps, and for that purpose branch
IS Of such association are being form
I'd in all of the principle cities in the
United States, The local organiza-
ion will be glad to receive inquiries
md applications at any time. Infor-
nation may be obtained of any of the
Glowing: Hugh Goggins, Chairman;
t. w. Brazeau, George R. Houston,
:ity; Edward P. Gleason, Port Ed
wards, or Will Meyer, R. F. 3.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
N()HOARDING
IF SUPPLIES

Milwaukee, Wis, April 27.-Hoard-
ng of supplies, such as sugar and -four
by individuals has been forestalled in
a measure by voluntary action of gro
3ers.
Had not merchants refused to sell
large supplies many families in Mil
yankee would be in want. In order to
conserve the supply and stem food
)anic grocers refused to sell only in
small quantities. They claim there is
10 shortage and that there is little
likelihood of one if the supply is prop
arly handled. Present prices are in
accordance with demand, they claim.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
REEPUbLICIIY

Perhaps every newspaper office in
the country receives the same amount
of circular letters from all sources that
we do in this office. Its surprising the
demands that come from Uncle Sam
for favors of free publicity in every
department of the government There
are many of these demands that should
be paid for while others have news
features that we newspaper men are
glad to make use of for the general
information Of our readers. Why
should the newspaper men be called
upon to spend their money and time
for free service to the government?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
CAMP
FIRE
GIRLS
[ 1 Mp

Miss Helen Hougen is going to en-
terrain the Camp Fire Girls tonight,
at her home, at a regular meeting.
This is what is termed ceremonial
Meeting" There are twelve young
lady members who will attend this
meeting. The Camp Fire Girls is a
national organization of which this
is "a local branch. The young ladies
at these meetings occupy themselves
with matters of interest to the or
ganization and like the Boy Scouts re
ceive training that is educating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
TOGETHER
BANQUET

The members of the east and west
side fire companies had joint social
meeting and banquet at their head
quarters in the library building Tues
lay night. All members of both COM
panies were present. B. Metgzer as
chef established an excellent record for
himself in the high quality of the
spread which he furnished and was in
charge of. The members discussed
matters of interest to both companies
and enjoyed very delightful evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
DELIGHTFUL
DANCE PARTY

The Young Peoples Club consisting
If about thirty-two couples enjoyed
! delightful dance party in the Ca
;holic Foresters hall Friday night and
we're chaperoned by several of the mo-
hers of those who were present 1t
vas a social affair that was greatly
enjoyed and will long be remembered
by the young people who were present
Light refreshments were served con-
isting of punch, cake, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
JUNIOR /
DANCE .
PARTY

The members of the junior class
gave their annual dance party in the
music room Of the Witter building Sat
urday night. Each member of that
class was authorized to invite one
guest and the faculty are always ex-
tended a cordial invitation to attend
these parties and most of them were
present Light refreshments were
served at 1920 and about 100 were
present. George Yeske was in charge
Of this party and is entitled to credit
for the successful outcome of it and
the delightful time that everybody
present enjoyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
ITALIAN
ORCHESTRA
ATPALACE

The Bruno Brothers Italian Orches-
ira of four pieces have been secured
to play tonight at the Palace Theatre
not only in the pit for the pictures,
but will also give an extra program of
instrumental music. Louis De Luca,
a member of this orchestra, who spe-
cializes on "The Mocking Bird" is
probably one of the best violinists who
produce this piece. It will be remem-
bered that he rendered this popular
instrumental piece here year ago
and those who heard him then will be
overly anxious to hear him again. If
youloye music go and hear this orches-
ira.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
HIGHWAY BILL
PASSES
ASSEMBLY

Madison, Wis, April 26-The &c.
100000 state highway bill which pro
tides for the building of 5000 miles Of
highway lines, connecting with every
county seat in the state, was passed
by the Wisconsin assembly today, "A
TO 13.
The bill, having been passed by the
senate, now goes to the governor for
signature. A provision in the bill
boosts the price of auto licenses from
S. to $40
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
ELkS DANCE
WEDNESDAY,

The dance committee of the order of
Elks have decided to give dance par
", at their hall, Wednesday night of
his week. The proceeds from this
party will be turned over to the Red
Cross Fund. To make the fund as
'arge as possible, no refreshments will
oe served, but good social dance will
De given to which all Elks and their
friends are cordially invited to attend
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
PURCHASE Of
vaughn DOCK

Ashland, Wis, April 28.-In the
purchase of the Vaughn dock the dock
and harbor board has taken the first
step toward making a place where rail
and sail meet. The property has been
available to the city for $500
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
tomorrow,

If Tennessee could see what Arl,an-
saw we don't think Massachusetts,
would have Rhode Island but would
have Connecticut across to New York
afoot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
CORNER
Stone
LAID

Neenah, Wis, April 28.-With the
corner stone in place, Neenah soon will
have a new postofice building of the
most modern small type. It's archi-
lecture is specific for postal efficiency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
THE ANNUAL
CLEAN Up!

Oshkosh, Wis, April % Oshkosh
is going to be about a week ahead Of
most Wisconsin cities in the annual
cleanup; paint-up" movement. Her
week Of civic housekeeping begins
tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
HOW To GET A
| CITY GARDEN

The garden committees are now or
gained and are ready to help people
get lots for garden purposes. Decide
how much land you want to work,
whether one-half, one-fourth or the
whole lot, and make. your wants known
to some one Of the three members of
the general garden committee of your
ward
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-03
EVERY CHECKING DE-
POSlT0R IS IN
TERESTED

in the new Federal Reserve Banking
System established by the United
States Government, Of which we are
a member, because it makes the bank
ing business of the country safer and
sounder than ever before.
Also because it makes your checks
drawn on US more acceptable in dis
tant points and enables US to collecj
your out-of-town checks more quickly
than ever before.
You can secure this protection anC
these facilities by opening a bank &C
count and depositing your money with
rs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15
CONGRESSIONAL APATHY A REAL DANGER.

quantity that it VIII take but a
corporars guard to watch her line, a
tremendous German army Is released,
while Austria can throw her strength
fully 10 tho Italian front This can
have but one ros4lt-a perpetual
deadlock on the west front We do
not believe Germany can advance In
France again, even with. large rein
forcements from the east front
But there seems now no hope for
any large success for the allies until
America shall have thrown enough
men into the conflict 10 break the
deadlock
At our present rate Of progress. this
VIII take five years
Does II not occur TO congress that
i, is better TO wake up now than 10
be rudely awakened later by strong
enemy's advancing hattallons?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15
Mrs Annie II. Scott

Mrs. Annie T. Scott. about eighty
three years old, widow OF Robert G..
Scott, q widely known lawyer, died
Sunday night at 1905 o'clock in her
home. 2039 Monument avenue Her
funeral will take place from the home
this morning at II o'clock. The oh
sequies Will be conducted by the Rev.
] j. Gravatt, rector Of Holy Trinity
Episcopal church. and the burial will
he in Hollywood.
Mrs. Scott was before marriage Miss
Annie Thompson. and came from
Maine to Richmond as a bride before
the War Between the States began.
She was noted for her beauty and
charming manners Her husband was
at one time consul general at Rio
Janeiro He was also at one time
captain of the Richmond Grays and
served in the Mexican war
Captain Scott passed away In 1895.
Mrs. Scott is survived by one daugh-
ter, Mrs Kitty Scott McGilvra d son.
w Madison Scott. of Richmond, and
two sisters Mrs. +. NJ. Plummer and
Miss Virginia Thompson, of Maine
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15
Peoples Forum
Makers Cannot Supply Cans.
.aitor Nirginian:

Editor Nirgjnian:
Sir,--The newspape and orators
have ding donged il into the heads OF
the farmers garden owners and can
ming club members that love of coun-
try yea that preservation Itself
demands that everybody hclp IN every
possible WAY 20 produce and store
record breaking crop OF food products
this year against the days Of dire
stress before as. Columns of print
ana hours Of spoll-binding speech
have described the wonderful posi-
hiitics in the home rauninr Of every
thing canabIe So that the patriotic
housewives and the enthusiastic can
ming club Cir each DESTROYS OF do
ing her bit" for her country, have
planned wonderful canning cam
pafgn ana have cleared many pieces
Of rich band in neglected corners OF
farms and town lots have planted
tomatoes and peas ard are planning
FOR other crops they can use for can
ming. The local hardware dealers
sent their orders to tho can manu-
lecturers and received courteous let
tors about all alike from oil Of them,
including the large trust" establish
r1crts. all letters Of about the same
rhrasooIogv. to the effect that owing
~ the present condition OF the tin
n}afe market and in view of the large
orders already booked, they cannot
fur ish any cans"
This LOOKS To the farmer and !
70 kon he's right about it, as though
ne patriotic 90 gentlemen who run
the tjn-p}ate industry and the can
manufacturers are holding up the
country In exactly the same way
those other patriots , who maniRu-
late our grain and other food products
aro doing
The Children Of Israel could make
bricks without straw but the chill
dron Of America cannot can foodstuffs
without cans suggest that while
congress is investigating other hold
lps in the cost of living that tho tin
plate aud can Industries receive
careful combing also.
Meantime. can you suggest any way
out for our canning club girls so they
10 nos abandon their efforts to pro
ducc crop and can it?
Respectfully yours
!, VI. NJ
f-fy,tsg Sfa,.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15
II. IL. SpiluIau.

Oak Grove, Va, May 14.--R. Il.
Spilman. prominent and widely
Known citizen of Wcstm oreland Co.
" no died in his home at Oak Grove.
a, Thursday night after long i'll
ness was buried Friday afternooA
The funeral services were conducted
from the house and the interment was
in the family burying grounds. Mr.
Sptlman was seventy years of
age; was a Confederate veteran, and
held several county offices during his
life. In 1901-02 he represented West
moreland and Northumberland coun-
ties in the house of delegates.
He is survived by a son. Vivian r.
Spilman, of Philadelphia, and five
daughters. Mrs. T A. Alexander. of
Oak Grove; Mrs. s. r. Woodson. of
White sulphur Springs, West Va ;
Mrs II. Ragland Eubank. of Elua
Mills. King William county, Va. and
Misses Iona and Emily Spilman, of
Oak Grove, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15
EVEN CENSOR CAN'T
DIG UP NEWS

Washington. May 1+.--Even an Off
department of justice SO tightly has
the lid been ciamped down on that de-
partment and its activities in the in
vestigation and prosecution of aliens.
william A. Mattingly. one OF the
government censors. today went to the
department armed with his credentials
authorizing him to prepare carefully
censored statement of the departments
activities. After several hours effort
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15
''NANITY FAIR SPARKLING
MUSICAL COMEDY AT LYRIC

From the appearance of the six of
the seven settings used In the presenta-
ton, Vanity Fair" the musical plav-
let at the Lyric the first three DAYS
Of the week seems fresh from the pro-
ducer's hands. Attractive consuming,
surprisingly rich properties and sever
al late song-hits also added strength
20 this impression and the newness
OF II but added 10 tine success scored
by the piece last night. Considered
as well-developed musical comedy,
VANITY Fair" is a rank failure, because
the little plot that Is in it is neglected
for the most part. but for interesting
entertainments nothing has been seen
IN Richmond to compare with It at
popular prices in many moons. Boyle
Woolfolk is given credit for the pro-
ductlon, the music is by Felix Rice
and others, mostly others. and the
numbers are staged by Al Laughlin.
John p Mulgrew Is held responsible
for what dialogue there is. Possibly
It's good that most of il did not get
beyond p row
Vanity Fair" brought with II two
very clever young women. One, Es-
Their Walker. singer who can boast
of much experience in siging ragtime.
demonstrated uncommon ability In put
ting syncopated opera across and nearly
ran away with the show. The other,
olga DE Baugh, who If memory serves
right, was seen here two wears ago
under another nom de plume. played
violin wish skill and sang three
songs. She Is better violinist thar
vocalist lack Trainor. a comedian OF
the Raymond Hitchcock school bears
the responsibility Of much of the COM
"dy and succeeds well In his efforts
to extract laughs He revived Some
Little Bug WI Find You Some Day"
effectively For no apparent reason
Julius Jenkins is allowed to sing sew
eral times Jenkins. however. handled
his part we'll although he spoke en-
tirely roo fast 20 be distinct Nine
other principals and nine chour girls
of assorted ages. wearing more or less
modern gowns. complete the cast
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15
RED CROSS FIRST AID.

A class in first aid division of
the Red Cross will be formed on
Monday DAY 81, at 3 +. NJ. in
the Methodist Sunday school build
ing. Highland Park
Two meetings will be held'each
week for five weeks,
The class will he instructed by
DR.. J. +. Warinncr. Jr.
There Is room for a few more
members in this class
Registrations will" he received at
the Rel Cross headquarters, COZ
East Main street.
For further information, phone
Mrs. p ]. Flippen, Madison 1921.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15
NCMfnn l.. GanfIher

Newton L. Camper, seventy-fiv
years old. a Confederate veteran and
former policeman of Roanoke, died
yesterday morning at $50 o'clock in
the Soldiers home here. His funeral
will take place from the home chapel
this afternoon at O'Clock, the Rev.
DR.. James Y Fair. pastor of West
minister Presbyterian church, officlat-
ing The burial will be in the SOL
diers section in Hollywood.
Mr.. Camper was a widower He
had been in Richmond since January
1912. Mr.. Camper served in the War
Betwoen the states as q member of
Company ID, Eleventh Virginia in
fantry
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-15
Leroy Eustace Williams.

Leroy Eustaee Williams, fifty-three
wears old. brother of Mrs. Mamie
Dunklee, Of Richmond. is dead in
Seattle, Wash. where he was engaged
in the banking business several years.
He was son of the late Peachy and
Mrs Rehecca Refer Smith Williams.
Of Clarke county, Va Besides a wild
ow. he leaves one sister. Mrs Mamie
Dunklee. Of Richmond and a half
brother, Colonel J. Rice Smith, OF Au-
gusta. Ga