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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-01

cal meeting held at Marshfeld last
evening. Drs. Donald Waters, o n.
Mortensen, T. X. Pomainville, and A.
L. Ridgman. The doctors report a
very interesting meeting.
The Dwarfs entertained at the NJ.
E. Church parlors last evening, the
Giants" being the guests Of honor.
Recently the members of the Epworth
League have been conducting mem
bership contest and the losing side.
the ''Dwarfs," paid the price, with
party in the winners favor last ev-
ening. Games were played and mus
cal numbers completed the program.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Little Adelia Smith royalty enter
tanned a number of friends this after
noon at her home on Second street
north in honor of her fifth birthday.
Games were played after which the'
all sat down to dainty luncheon. y
birthday cake with five lighted can
dies centered the table Adelia re
ceived many pretty gifts and all en-
joyed their afternoon.
Master VIM. Noltner entertained the
members of the J. E. Club at his home
last evening. After spending a couple
Of hours in playing games, a fruit
luncheon was served.
Mrs. Raymond F. Johnson is enter
tanning the Girls Club and a few
guests at her Third street south home
this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Har-
old Arpin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-01
Wood County National Bank
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.

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Miss Fvolvn Fabrnor who nndor-
went an operation for aDpendicitis
was removed to her home Yesterday
Mrs A Hnobos is snondino the
week visitino, with friends at Hancocl,
and Stevens Point
Mrs Alfred Dustin Of Wansau is
visiting her sister Mrs David TAYLOR
at Riron
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lev Mimi arrived IN tho ci+v and i
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-01

the iron cages and decorating the in
terror walls of the jail with sanitary
coating.
Miss Marie Downing is visiting
friends in Tomahawk this week.
Mrs. Jennie Bettinger returned to
hsr home in Chicago this noon after
attending the funeral of her sister
Mrs. Thercl Lyons.
Ed Rick-lan has accepted a position
as night clerk at the Witter Hotel.
Phil S. Raiguel returned from Grand
Rapids, Mich, Monday where he has
been on business trip for the Aida
wagam Furniture Co. for some time.
Miss Clara Hanson Of Arpin is Wis
ting in the city with friends this week.
The funeral services of the late
Henry Ticknor were held this after
noon at two-thirty o'clock at the resi-
dence, Rev. c. A. Meilicke of the Mo
ravian church had charge of the SER
vice. Burial was made in Forest Hill
cemetery.
Mrs. R. F. Matthews was hostess
to the Monday Bridge Club at her
home last evening. A series of games
of Auction were played, two tables be-
ing in play Mrs. J. c. Werle received
the favors for playing high and Mrs.
Bert Bever received the guest prize.
A dainty luncheon was enjoyed during
the evening. Mrs. j. L. Reinhart and
Mrs. Bert Bever were the guests OF
the club.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-01
WEDNESDAY.

O. Bouregard Of Cleveland, is spend
ing couple days inthe city on bust
ness.
Fred Kruger has resumed his duties
at Johnson & Hills store after a week
illness.
Misses Pauline Minnek left today
for Milwaukee where she will be en-
ployed as saleslady
Cyril Gross of Green Bay is in the
city for a few days on business and
visiting with friends
Frank CARRIER has purchased the Gill
and Hirzy home on 18th Street.
Harry Thomas, chairman of the
Wood county board from the town of
Sherry was in the city Tuesday on Of
fetal business.
Mrs. Allen Lund is confined to her
bed this week with illness.
District Attorney John Roberts was
at MarshfeId Monday where an in
quest was held Monday afternoon over
the accidental death of Christ Ketz-
mer, fireman in the Adler block of that
city. His body was found lying face
downward inside the brick lining Of
the furnace, where he had been to
clean out the fue8 His body was
found Sunday morning at 9 o'clock
in this condition and it is supposed
that while cleaning the fues Satur-
day night he suffocated, or was over
come with the heat and died from that
cause and burning He was 56 years
of age and leaves a large family. The
jury found that he had come to his
accidental death by suffocation and
burning.
The people of Merrill are already in
the midst of billiards and snow storm
talking of completing the arrange
ments for a swimming pool this sum
mer A good move in the interest
of Safety First"
]. E. Farley has been busy the past
two days moving into the old Witter
building next door to the Witter Ho-
tel. This change will be found very
favorable for Mr. Farley as he was
crowded in the old place.
Mrs. Charles Gurtler is confined to
the house with lagrippe this week.
Jack Grant is spending few days
in Chicago where he will attend the
auto show.
Mrs. I. Zimmerman is entertaining
the 500 club at her home this after
noon.
The south bound c. NJ & St. Paul
passenger train which is due here al
1926 is stalled between Junction City
and Rudolph and was not in at O.
clock at the time Of making this item
Earle Pease, president of the First
National Bank, will leave tonight on
the c.. NJ. & st. Paul train for Pasa-
dena, California, where he expects to
spend the month of February in COM
pany with his wife who is in feeble
health and spending the winter in
California. Mr.. Pease will take with
him the well wishes of their many
friends to Mrs. Pease whom everybody
is interested in the restoration of her
former good health.
Clayton Langendorf of Merrill is
visiting at the Joe Rick home this
week.
Mrs. James Wright leaves tonight
for her home in Kalamazoo, Mich, af-
ter two weeks delightful visit a
mong her many friends in Grand Rap
ids who have taken great pleasure
in entertaining for her while she was
a guest in Grand Rapids.
On account of the illness of Mrs
Mccormick the Silent 500 Club" were
unable to meet at the home of her ia
Their Herman Smith Tuesday evening
as was intended and advertised
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-01

Miss Belle Cromwell has returned
to her home at Milwaukee after a Wis
it in the city at the ". T. Lyle home
Mrs. VIII Gross returned to he1
home in Wausau Saturday evening al
ter visit in the city at the home OF
Mrs. Geo. ". Davis.
Miss Irma Johnson has resigned he1
position as society editor at the Lead
er office.
Mrs. VIM. Downing left yesterday
for Tomahawk after a visit in the city
at the home of Mrs. ". F. Kellogg.
J. B. Murphy left this noon for Ne
cedah on business trip.
Senator I. P. Witter of Madison was
in the city today looking after bust
ness interests.
Mrs. Maude Robbins of Rudolph has
taken position at the Leader Office.
George Wilcox is absent from
school on account of illness.
Mrs. VIII Ketchum of Dayton, Ore
gon was week end guest of Mrs. Ed
ward ketchum. She is on her return
home from visit in Evansville, Ev-
ansville, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis,
Dawson, North Dakota en- route home.
Russell Lyons of Wausau was III
the city today to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Theron Lyons
Mrs. Walter Dickson of Rudolph and
Mrs. VIM. Hooper of Nekoosa attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Theron Lyons
today.
Mrs. A. Boetcher is confined to her
home with a bad attack of lagrippe.
S. O.. Kretsinger of Chicago is in
the city on business and visiting with
friends.
A. Marsceau of Rudolph is spending
today in the city visiting with friends.
Mrs. George Gardner has been con
fined to her home with an attack of
lagrippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Pearson are
contemplating moving from Appleton
10 Rockford, H., in the spring. Mrs.
Pearson was formerly Miss La Vigne
Darlington, of this city
Mrs. Herman Smith will entertain
the Silent 500 Club at her home on
Franklin street on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. c. C. Rowley underwent an OPP
GRAFTON for appendicitis at Oshkosh
today. Mrs. Rowley will be remember
ed as Miss Agnes Daily, daughter of
Mrs. F. P. Daily.
Miss Margaret McGlynn proved
little hostess on Saturday
afternoon when she entertained the
members of the J. P. Club. Two
guests were present, the Misses Ga
brielle Smith and Elizabeth Philleo. A
dainty luncheon was served
Leonard Link entertained about fif-
teen of his little friends at a sleigh
ride party on Sunday evening The
party enjoyed a delightful ride to
Biron and about town and later en-
joyed supper at Potter's Restau-
rant
FOR SALE:-Two registered Jer-
sey cattle, Esmond's Fern and Pretty
Fawn Ruth, will be fresh soon, two
pure bred jersey calves 6
weeks and months old, and good
graded Holsteins. Enquire at Siewert
& Edwards Meat Market. 5 2td-1tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-01
MONDAY.
old Arpin

MONDAY.
Smiling, says a health expert, pre-
serves the bloom of youth; but when
the bloom Of youth centers on the
leak, it is proof positive that a man
smiles not wisely, but too well.
C7as. e. Briere is in Iowa this week
u legal business. He will probably
: sbsent most Of the week.
Miss Emma hester and Mr. Joseph
Deitz, both of Milwaukee, who are
visiting at the VIM. Schill home in
this city will be married Tuesday
morning at a. m. at SIS. Peter & Paul
church, Rev VIM. Reding officiating.
The young people will make their
home in Milwaukee.
Mrs. H. Carlson left last week for
California for an extended stay with
her daughter, Mrs. Daniel Hanson.
Mrs. John Kolenda left Saturday
for Winona, Mimi, to attend the fu-
neral Of a relative.
Andrew Swenson of lola spent Sat
urday in the city for short visit with
his son Arthur.
Nh. and Mrs Anton Carlson of Port
Edwards spent Sunday in the city Wis
ting with friends.
A number of young people enjoyed
sleigh ride around town Sunday ev-
ening.
Mrs. c. W. Humphrey of Mellen,
arrived in the city Monday afternoon
to spendthe week with her sister Mrs.
A. 1. Fontaine and family, and her
mother Mrs. F. Rintelmann.
Messrs. L. NJ. Alexander of Port
Edwards, and Theodore W. Brazeau
of this city, were in Wausau Friday af
ternoonternoon to attend the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Great Northern Life Insurance Com
pany as they are directors The Com
pany made an excellent showing the
past year
Mrs. o. C. Mccormick has returned
from visit in St. Paul and is a guest
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Wood spent the
week end with the Guy Wood family
at Eau Claire.
Mrs. J. S. Sayles who recently I'M
detwent an operation for appendicitis
at Riverview Hospital is getting along
nicely.
Miss Elsie Baruch, who has been Wis
iting in Merrill was called to her home
in New York City yesterday on &C
count of the illness of a relative. She
passed through the city last night en-
route to New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe kraus and daugh-
ter Claredona of Bruce are guests
at the Dr. Edward Hougen home.
Martin Jacobson and family are
moving into their new bungalow on
Elm street.
Miss Verna Lyons of St. Maries, /
daho, is a guest at the J. W. Natwick
home
Leon Arpin who attends the Bushey
Business College at Appleton spent
the week end at home
Earle Pease Of the First National
Bank leaves this week for a months
stay in Pasadena, California.
Miss Eleanore Slattery left today
for River Falls, where she will take
| up her new position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Heger spent the
week end with friends at Mather.
T. P. Peerenboom left Saturday
night for Chicago where he will at
tend the automobile show.
Judge Edward n. Pomainville is
back on the job after being confined
to his home for several days with an
attack Of Iagrippe Ed. Says he is
ready now to perform all marriage
ceremonies that happen along
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-01
S SATURDAY,

the best dressed couple at the mas
querade dance at Biron Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. J. Kreutzer and daughter Bre-
zeIa have returned to their home in
New London after spending a couple
months in the city with her mother.
Mrs. Neitzel.
Mrs. Al. Bornick left today for Mil
waukee for a few days visit with
friends.
A number of friends gave a surprise
party on Joe Rick last evening the oc-
oasion being his birthday. At late
hour delicious refreshments were serv-
ID and a social good time was had by
all present.
Miss Ruth Bennett Of Cranmoor is
visiting for a few days in the city
Misses Sarah Icze, Gertrude Hee-
beck and Helen Miller principals of
Vesper, Arpin and AuburndaIe, re-
spectiveIy attended the Principals
convention in the city Saturday. Su-
pervisor, Mable j. Winch also attend
ed the convention.
Mrs. Mary Bliss is confined to her
home with serious attack of intra-
cosal neuralgia.
Miss Anita Hollmuller who attends
the Normal at Stevens Point is spend
ing the week end in the city,
". F. Mathis is in the city to spend
the week end with his family at the
Hotel Julien.
Prof. NJ. Fl. Jackson will return to-
morrow from Milwaukee where he
made an address at banquet
Mrs. j. W. Jenkins Of Madison is
visiting with her parents for a short
visit before Mrs. MacKinnon leaves
For Pensacola, Florida where she will
spend the remainder of the winter.
This office is in receipt Of premi-
ISOLATION whose exhibit iaA to be held
nm list Of the Wild Rose Poultry AS
at Wild Rose on February SO.
Edward T. Bodette, the well known
shoe repairer was obliged to shut up
his shop at noon today on account Of
illness. He is probably stricken with
Iagrippe which has been so prevalent
Of late.
Robert Cornfeld is absent from his
work at the Consolidated Office at Biz
on account of a bad case Of Iagrippe.
Geo. K. Gibson, with Bishop Weller
and W. H. Roddis will be the speak
ers at the meeting of the Wisconsin
Valley Church Club held at the Parish
Hall in Stevens Point, on Feb. 6, at
$3.50 o'clock.
Kisses Mary L. Holmes, Buelah
3earles, and Eable Lynn were Wau-
sau visitors today.
C. Henry Smith is confined to his
home on Second street north with a
severe attack of tonsiItis and la
grippe.
Mr.. Cleveland, the real estate man
from Arpin was caller at A. C.
Smiths on Friday.
Mrs. A. C. Smith is able to be out
after a months confinement with Ia
grippe.
| + A. Jones. returned to his home
IN jackson. Tenn. this noon after
spending q few DAYS in the citv on
business.
Mrs. James Gavnor of Cranmoor
has been confined to her room at the
Commercial Hotel fol several DAVIS.
Dr Jackson of RudoIpb and DR. \
p Wagrar If Port Edwards attended
tho moo+ino, If the Ninth Conrcil6,,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-01
Time for Everyone

This bank looks after the requirements
Of the small depositor as carefully as it does
the large one.
Don't think because you do not handle
large sums Of money that we are Indifferent
to you.
We have time for everyone who comes
in our bank.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
KAISER BOWS TO ARGENTINA
Promises Payment Of Indemnity for
Sinking OF Steamer Toro by Sub
marine-Grants All Demands.

Buenos Aires, Aug. 30.-Germany's
reply to- Argentina's note, embodying
demands in connection with the sub
marine campaign as affecting Argen-
tine shipping, has been received. In
official circles 1t was stated on Tues
day that the reply was satisfactory.
According to the newspaper Razon.
the German note meets all the de-
mands of Argentina.
The note says that Germany, Gin
order to maintain friendly relations
with Argentina, Is willing to modify
the blockade of enemy coasts, allow
ing freedom of the seas to vessels
under the Argentine flag carrying
food"
The note also promises the payment
of an indemnity for the sinking of
the Argentine steamer Toro by
German submarine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
FRENCH GAIN AT VERDUN
Capture Hill 304 and Other Important
Posts-Big Victory for the
Allies.

Paris, Aug. 27.-The French made
an attack on the left bank Of the
Mouse, between Avoncourt wood and
Dead Mans hill. The war Office an
nounced on Friday the capture Of Hill
304, Camard wood and the fortified
works between Haucourt wood and
Bethincourt. Prisoners were taken In
the course Of the action. The French
gained more than their objective, ad-
vancing to an average depth of two
kilometers Zone and one-fourth miles).
Hill 304 Is one of the most bitterly
disputed positions of the war; in the
struggle for which thousands of men
have lost their lives.
Berlin, Aug. 27.-The evacuation by
the Germans Of Hill 304. the famous
stronghold on the Verdun front. Is an
nounced by the war office.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PRESIDENT WILSON'S uNivER.
SAL EMBARGO PROTECTS
couNTRYs NEEDS.
LICENSE FOR ALL GOODS
Board Headed by Vance Mccormick to
Have Entire Charge Of Issuing Per-
mits to Ship Commodities
From American Ports.

Washington. Aug. 20. - President
Wilson on Monday night Issued proc
lamation giving the government con-
troll over all commodities exported
from the United States.
1t Is the most drastic step for econ
omy control taken by any nation dur
Ing the war. The president said he
aims at control. not at actual stop
ping Of exports.
All articles of commerce must be
licensed for export to enemy coun-
tries and European neutrals. This
will give the United States for the
first time control over certain NUM-
lions and money sent to the neutrals.
The list OF commodities for which
license is required is widely extended.
This" says the president, us for
the protection Of our own needs"
The administration of the proclama-
ton, except as 1t refers to coin, bull
lion and currency, is placed In the
hands of the exports administrative
board.
This board few days ago had no
authority to act. Its members, headed
by Vance Mccormick, chairman, ad-
vocated strict rationing system with
regard to allies and neutrals alike.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
TO CAUSE WAR WITH AUSTRIA
Americas Financial Aid to Italy Ex-
pected to Lead to HostiIitles With
Vienna Government.

Washington, Aug. o0.-The possible
ity that Austria and perhaps other al
lies Of Germany may soon declare war
against the United States because or
the financial aid given TO Italy Is rec
ognized by administration officials.
1t was carefully explained on Tues
day that there is nothing In the exist
Ing situation, either diplomatic or mill
tary, that would cause the United
States to take initiative, but that an
anomalous state of affairs does exist
was not denied.
Relations of the United States with
Germany's allies are defined as still
state of broken diplomatic relations.
officials hesitate to describe them az
unfriendly, although admitting that
they scarcely could be called friendly.
The policy of extending aid to the coun-
tries fighting certain of Germany's al
lies will be continued, and 1t was ad-
mitted that Austria or any other ally
might, perhaps not improbably, con-
strue such assistance as warlike
act.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
BRYAN SCORES FOES OF U. S.
Attacks Unpatriotic Utterances as
Products o. Disaffected Hearts
Rather Than Errors OF Mind.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Unpatriotic utter
ances, especially by men of promi-
hence, are more likely to be due to
wrong attitude Of heart than an error
Of the mind, according to an interview
with William Jennings Bryan in Chi
cagO. -.
II do not want to make individual
application" said Mr.. Bryan, but
while an unpatriotic utterance may pos
sibly be due to an error Of the mind,
1t Is more likely to he due to wrong
attitude of heart. The tongue is not
likely to slip unless the heart skids.
There can be but two sides to this
war. and every American ought to be
on the side of the United States.
mo one who loves his country can
afford to take any chance of help
ing the enemy by exciting division
here"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
HELD U. S. TARS FOR REWARD
New York Police Raid Detective
Agency" and Make Three Arrests
Two Sailors Released.

New York, Aug. 29.-The police raid
ed the Hamilton Detective agency. No.
1882 Broadway, and arrested the head
and the two employees on charges Of
holding as prisoners American sailors
In order to claim $50 reward offered
In each case of deserter delivered to
his ship. Those arrested were w. T..
Hamilton, the head of the agency {;
Capt" II. A. Read and Joseph Raus.
Two sailors were released by the raid.
One told of being guarded by a man
armed with blackjacks and revolvers
and being held prisoner. The police
allege that the practice of the agency
was to hold sailors for ten days un-
til they could be accounted deserters
and then turn them In and claim the
reward.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
u. S. TO FEED ALLIES
INTELLIGENT COORDINATION OF
ALL FORCES GREAT NEED.
Hoover Sounds Warning in Address
to Farmers Of the Nation at Chica-
oo-Fioht for Our Existence.

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-Herbert G. Hoo
the farmers of the nation the part they
are asked to play In helping the United
States and its allies win the war. He
outlined the agricultural features of
the administrations policy and gave a
forecast of the difficulties which must
be faced to solve national food prob
lens. Mr.. Hoover made his statement
on Saturday In the Hotel Sherman.
when he spoke before representatives
of 126 farm journals.
Intelligent coordination of all the
forces of the country Is the greatest
need of the hour, Mr.. Hoover said in his
talk. After giving his views in de-
tail he said:
ut Is no loose statement that we
face race of people under govern
ment intent upon mastery of the world.
The world seems far away to most Of
our people. But as surely ms we were
fighting for freedom In 1910, we are
fighting for our national existence and
our national faith this day and month.
1917.
1.-THE fact Is that II Is our war as
much as their war, and unless we can
keep the women and children OF our
allies fed, the western line Will surely
be thrown to our Atlantic seaboard
and 1t may be thrown In an infinitely
more dangerous quarter, In the ransom
of Canada as penalty for England's
defeat"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
M'ADOO EXPLAINS BOND BILL
May Be Necessary to Increase to $751;.
100000, 900 Amount for Pres
ent Year.

Washington, Aug. 29.-Secretary Nc
Adoo appeared before the house ways
and means committee to discuss the
forthcoming administration S11.53S.-
s45. 400 bond and certificate bill and to
explain the expected request of the
treasury for an additional $4,000, OOO.-
600 bond Issue to be issued by con-
gress. Democratic Leader Kitchin de-
clared that the new treasury estimate
probably will make II necessary to In
crease to $21 100000 the amount
available to the government for the
present fiscal year.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
NEGROES PUT IN ST0CKADE
Battalion Of oath v. s. Infantry
Reaches Columbus, N. NJ, From
Houston, Tex.-Arms Taken.

Columbus, N. NJ, Aug. pa bat
TALON Of the Twenty-fourth United
States infantry arrived here on Mon
day from Houston, Tex, I'm charge of
Maj. ii. Bradford, Jr., of the Nine
teenth infantry and under guard of
two companies of the Nineteenth. Tho
men charged with implication In Hous-
ton riots were placed In a stockade.
while other members were disarmed
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
EXPLAINS AMERICAN STAND
British Government Is Sending Speak.
ers to Troops In France-Lectures
Great Success.

London. Aug. 2S.-The Manchester
Guardian says the government has
been making the troops in France fully
acquainted with the American attitude
In the war. Doctor Kellman, well.
known clergyman who recently has
been In the United States, has been
touring the British front and lecturing
to the troops at various centers on
Americas ideals, aspirations and en-
deavors. An officer who was present
said that the lectures have been great
success.