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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-15
LJEBENFELS MEN CONVICTED.
Federal Court Jury at Florence Re-
turns Verdict in 33 Minutes.

Florence, March "a trial which
has attracted international attention
was concluded here this afternoon
when eight officers of the German
freight steamer Liebenfels were con-
victed by a jury in the United States
court of sinking their ship in Char
lesion harbor, in the channel of the
Cooper river, on January 81, last.
The verdict was returned by the jury
after deliberation of only thirty
three minutes. The jury added a
recommendation of mercy to the ver-
dict.
The defendants were found not
guilty under another indictment,
charging conspiracy to sink the Lieb-
enfels, which had been in Charleston
harbor since August 4, 1914, short
ly after the outbreak of the Europ-
can war. They were tried under both
indictments at the same time.
Judge II. A. NJ. Smith, presiding,
after ordering the defendants before
the bar for sentence, decided that he
would defer pronouncing sentence
until tomorrow morning. The dis
trict attorney asked that the court
make an example in this case, while
counsel for the defense made a plea
for leniency.
The Penalty Provided.
The penalty provided by the Unit
ed States statute is fine of from
$500 to $4,000 or Imprisonment from
thirty days to one year, or both, in
the discretion of the court. Judge
Smith stated that he would make the
punishment sufficient to be felt by
the convicted men and expressed the
opinion that adequate punishment in
this case might act as deterrent
upon others.
The defendants are: John Lub-
ken, chief officer; George Sunkel,
third officer; Jonas Edward Jansen,
chief engineer; Heinrich Wattem-
burg, assistant engineer; Johann Will
helm Buse, second assistant en-
gineer; Meritz Won Thulen, third as
sistant engineer; August Neuse,
fourth assistant engineer; William
Schwarting, machinist. All of these
are Germans except Jansen, who is
Dane.
The time consumed in the trial
was much shorter than was expected,
less than nine hours of the courts
actual working time. 1t was begun
yesterday afternoon. The defense
did not offer any testimony, to the
disappointment of the spectators,
many of whom were banking on
hearing what the defendants might
have to say in their own behalf. The
government used only ten witnesses,
although a number of others were
on hand to testify if needed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-15
Owns Treasure Island.

John T. McCutcheon, with his
bride, is on his way to Treasure
Isand, which he owns, and We trust
an earthquake won't destroy it be-
fore they get there and that hurri-
cane won't destroy them after they
arrive. McCutcheon is one of the
few man in the worlds history to
own an island. Most islands in the
United States (found usually in
boundary rivers) are used for the
comfort of blind tigers.-Montgom-
cry Advertiser.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-15

Small pockets for valuables, in
tended to be fastened to Innings of
shoes, have been patented.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
Fore@aFn Hunters OF Waterfowl.

The hunting season for waterfowl
and shore birds opened September Z.
No game birds can be hunted OF
killed between sunset and 80 minutes
before sunrise; or, by shooting from
any boat, canoe. raft or blind in open
water; or from any boat not propelled
by paddle, oars or pole; or any game
birds other than wild geese with the
use Of a rifle.
Not more than FIVE live decoys are
allowed and each must be provided
with registration tag by the conser-
cents each.
No more than 10 wild ducks. includ-
ing mudhen, or 10 plovers, snipe, rail
and rice hen, or ten wild geese or
brant can be killed or transported any
one day, except mixed bag limit of
20 birds, but containing not more than
the bag limit of any one variety; that
is If a hunter kills 10 ducks or mud
hens he may kill or transport five wild
geese or five snipe, ETC.. with his IL
ducks or mudhen the same day, which
makes q mixed bag OF 20.
No game birds can be shipped by
express, parcel post or otherwise, but
must be accompanied and carried
openly by the hunter In possession of
a hunting license.
Game birds cannot be sold or
served in hotels, restaurants, saloons
or clubs, ETC., and nobody can have
them who is not in possession of a
hunting license.
Wood ducks, woodcock, wild swan,
partridge, spruce hen, prairie chicken,
sharp-tailed grouse, quail, pheasant,
Hungarian partridge and all other wild
birds, except crows, English sparrows,
blackbirds, sharp Skinned and cooper's
hawks and great horned owls, are pro-
tected all the time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20

the state. Senator Frank Hanson, Of
Mauston, is quoted in the Milwaukee
Sentinel of Friday as saying: "Gov.
Philips will be third term candidate
and do not believe there is a repub-
liean in the state who stands a ghost
of chance of defeating him" How
strange it is that men who have been
favored by their party and people
with two terms of office, like that of
Governor will insist, and persist, in be
ing candidate for a third term. It
Is the rule that third termers weaken
the ticket upon which they are a can
didate and usually defeat themselves
and their party ticket. How many il
Illustrations we have of this fact. Gov.
Philips has given US two good ad-
ministrations, not any better however,
than many of his predecessors, and he
would be wise il he left we'll enough
alone. He can well recall McGovern's
experience. He wanted a third term
and is now recognized as a back num-
Der on account of his trying to secure
a third term. The people of Wisconsin
will not stand for third termers and
any political party that tries to win
out with third term candidate most
always fails. In exceptional cases,
where there has been strong reasons
for third term candidates, the candi-
date may have been elected, but it is
most always by small margin. The
party that makes it point to put in
good men every two terms is more
likely to remain strong with the peo-
pie than when they ask for third terms
While we supported and voted for Gov.
Philips last fall, we would not do so
again if he should become a candi-
date. The present Governor will have
the strong opposition of the prohibi-
ton people and he does not stand any
too well with the daily and weekly
newspaper publishers in Wisconsin.
If the Republican party of Wisconsin
want to take the chance Of losing out
next fall they want to get busy and
nominate a third termer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
THE
MOUNTAIN TO
CONQUER THE
MOUNTAIN

The mountains for years almost i'm
pasable barriers to transportation
have been made to yield their limitless
store Of energy to the service Of man.
The tremendous forces of mountain
torrents have been fitted to the yoke
of achievement and now furnish the
power that hauls the great all-steel
trains of the milwaukee Road" across
the backbone of the continent-44O
miles through the Belt, Rocky, and Bit
ter Root Mountains. An additional 211
miles is being electrified through the
Cascade Mountains, Washington.
When next you journey to the cities
of the Pacific Northwest travel cleo
trically on either of those famous
trains, "The Olympian" or "The Co.
lumbar"
Mountain travel without einders-
without jar or grinding brakes. Snow
clad vistas unobscured by trailing
smoke-via the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway.
For literature giving complete in
formation regarding this wonderful
achievement apply to Local Agent of
this railway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20

State of Wisconsin, In Circuit Court
For Wood County
Ruth Bushman, Plaintiff, VS.. Otto
Bushman, Defndant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO
THE SAID DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
to appear within twenty days after
service of this summons, exclusive of
the day of service and defend the a.
bove entitled action in the court afore-
said, and in case Of your failure so to
do, Judgment will be rendered against
you, according to the demand of the
complaint.
CHAS. E. BRIERE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. O. Address: Grand RAPIDS.
Wood County, Wisconsin.
6tw. E-13.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
Display the Flag.

Are the citizens of Grand Rapids
as patriotic as we think they are?
We have no reason to doubt them. We
believe that they would do every and
anything in their power to aid and sup
port the army boys. There is a scar
city of display flags in some of our
business houses and homes. Every
business house and every home in
Grand Rapids should display the flag
or its eolors in some manner so as to
identify themselves with their country
and government. We all love the flag
1t represents everything we enjoy and
that everything is dear to US. \ 1t re-
presents that we are united country,
and that we stand ready to defend it
wherever it floats. 1t is the dearest
and most magnificent flag that floats
to the breeze. Everyone that enjoys
the privileges that is represented in
its colors should be ready to display
the flag and stand by it thru thick
and thin. Let no one disrespect it.
Keep it conspicuously to the front
everywhere. Defend it at all times
and places.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
War Work Open to Women.

Every woman in Wisconsin may now
become a member of the various war
committees of the women's advisory
committee to the state council of de-
Tense.
A plan for associate memberships
was inaugurated at the last meeting of
the advisory board, the members of
which realize that the subcommittee
should be larger and more representa-
tive.
Ihis arrangement opens a channel
for every woman in the state to take
a live interest in the duties and
achievements of the war organizations,
and make her feel that she is part of
that organization. The work Of child
welfare, Liberty bond issue, food con-
servation, ETC., of these various COM
mlttees has broad scope.
Wisconsin's organization of wom-
ems committees Is far in advance of
many other states. Their work has
not been merely propaganda; they
have really accomplished much along
the lines of food production and con-
ServatiOn. There are women looking
after other women who are laboring
in the factories, taking the place Of
some man who has gone to the front !;
they are actually engaged in war relief
both at home and abroad.
Membership can be gained by the
payment of 10 cents to the county
chairman of the women's committee.
For this fee she will receive a badge
Of distinction. The various subcom-
mittees are: Home and foreign relief,
Mrs. E. L. Maloney; woman in indus
try, chairman, Mrs. William Kittle !;
registration, Mrs. John W. Mariner !;
conservation, chairman, Miss Abby l..
Marlatt; social welfare, Mrs. w. A.
Lawson; education, Mrs. III. M. You
mans home work for town and coun-
ty, Mrs. Schumacher; Red Cross, Mrs.
Joseph W. Hobbins; Liberty loan,
Mrs. John w. Mariner; speakers, Mrs.
V. A. G. lennon; publicity, Miss Amy
Comstock; child welfare, Mrs. Mary
Grimshaw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
Notice To Prove Will and Notice to
Creditors.

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County-In Probate.
In Re'Last Will of Christopher Pow
derby, deceased.
Notice is Hereby Given, That at the
term of said court to be held on the
first Tuesday (being the End day. of
October, A. D. 1917, at the Court
House in the City of Grand Rapids,
County of Wood. and State of Wiscon-
sin, there will be heard and consider
ed the application of Catherine Keyes
to admit to probate the last Will and
Testament Of Christopher Powderly
late of the City of Grand Rapids, in
said County, deceased, and for the ap-
polntment of an executor Cor, admin
istrator with Will annexed);
Notice Is Hereby Further Given,
That at the Special Term of said Court
to be held at said Court House, on the
Ind Tuesday, (being the 9Th day. of
January A. D. 1918, there will be
heard, considered and adjusted, ali
claims against said Christopher Pow
derby, deceased:
And Notice Is Hereby Further Civ
en-, That all such claims for examina-
ton and allowance must be present
ed to said County Court at the Court
House, in the city of Grand Rapids.
IN said County and State on or before
the 7th day of January, A D. 1918, or
be barred.
Dated August ssth, 1917.
By the Court,
". ]. CONWAY, County judge
B. M. Vaughan, Attorney for Pc
titioner. P. o. Address Grand Rapids.
Wisconsin 4tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
Law Supplements Ready.

While the 1917 legislature adjourned
about one month earlier this year than
the session Of two years ago, there
were 679 laws passed this year against
637 for the 1915 session. In 1915 the
laws passed represented 206 pages Of
the law supplement pamphlets, while
the laws of 1917 will make 260 pages,
or an increase in number of pages OF
about 26 per cent. The law supple
ments will weigh about one pound
each. The work Of printing these sup
plements this year is quite task. It
Yiu require over 100 tons Of paper,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20

Henry E. Legler, the noted libra
rian of the Chicago Public Library
died Thursday of last week. 1t will
be remembered that Mr.. Legler ad.
dressed the ladies of the Federation al
the home of Mrs. A. L. Fontaine, sew
eral years ago. While on that visit
he made many friends who remember
him kindly and will be sorry to learn
OF his passing on. Re was probably
one of the ablest librarians of the
country. He was a scholarly man OF
a pleasing social disposition that made
friends wherever he went.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
Offer Him the Place.

1t will be pleasing to the many
friends of M n. Weeks of this city,
that there is a possibility of securing
his services as Superintendent of the
Electric Light & Water plants of this
city. Mr.. C. P. Gross has rendered his
resignation to take effect the 18th of
October, as he has accepted a better
position at Nebraska City, Neb Mr..
Weeks has been in Minnesota for the
last two years in the dredge business
connected with the Rood Construction
Co, of this city as q stakeholder. He
still holds his stock in said company,
but is not particularly pleased with
that line of work on account of being
away from home so much He has in
Dictated the willingness to resume the
Superintendency of these plants which
he left two years ago. He gave uni
versal satisfaction before and will do
so again. His friends have signed the
petition very literally asking the May
or and Common Council to offer him
the position made vacant by Mr.. Gross
resignation. Everybody knows that
Mr.. Weeks is competent to fill the va
cancy with credit to himself and the
city. We hope he will be rendered the
place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
EASTNEW rome

Mr.. Charles Winegarden who is
working at Hollendale, is visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs NJ. Winegarden
The Ed. Holtz family entertained
relatives from Almond Sunday.
Verne Lord Of Grand Rupids spent
a few days with his brother G. W.
Lord.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Wolcott visited
the latter's mother, Mrs. Siverson of
Oak Ridge Sunday.
Floyd Adams and Miss Eleanor Ro-
eel of Plainfeld visited Mr. and Mrs.
G. W. Lord Sunday.
The new cement bridge near the
Cordts farm has been completed.
Lawrence Irwin had the misfortune
to chop off one of his big toes. The
axe caught in some brush and he
missed his blow.
Gus Trazinski left Tuesday morn
ing for Friendship. From there he
will go to Fort Sheridan as he has
been drafted
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Lee and family
of Nekoosa visited at the G. w. Lord
home, Sunday and also inspected the
crops on his farm.
Everybody is busy cutting corn.
The Marsh school has been thorolv
cleaned for the new school year, the
wall and ceiling being kalsomined, the
seats and other furniture being var
nished and the stove jacket and pipe
coat Of enamel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
DRINKING Cup Law Mooted.

The drinking cup law is now before
the Wisconsin railroad commission for
Interpretation. The 1913 legislature
passed law requiring the railroads of
the state Of Wisconsin to furnish free
drinking cups to passengers. Com
plant was made that the Milwaukee
road was not complying with the law.
The officials said that no other state
had such a law, hence they had slot
machines by which passengers could
buy cups. To comply with the law a
sign says drinking cups would be fur
nished by the brakeman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
Apple Growers Warned of Law.

The state department Of agriculture
has just prepared Circular No. 6, Civ
ing the rules and regulations to be OBJ
served in packing apples under the
new Wisconsin apple grading law.
The new law requires that all Wis
cOnsin apples sold in closed packages
from this time on be packed in grades
and these grades be stamped on the
box, together with the owners name
and address.
A heavy fine is provided for mis-
branding a barrel or for misrepresent-
ing the contents by putting the good
fruit on the top of the barrel. The
law has resulted in great benefit to
both grower and consumer in states
where it has been in force for some
time. The consumer who wants q
good article has found that he can now.
buy homegrown fruit and be sure that
1t is what 1t is represented to be,
while on the other hand, the grower
finds a better market for a good, hon
est product than formerly because it
does not have to compete with other
barrels in which all the good fruit is
on the top layers.
The state department of agriculture
is planning to help the growers take
advantage Of this law. If a grower
files a request in advance, an inspector
will be sent out to help him get start
ed grading and packing correctly. All
growers and dealers should send for
the circular and familiariZe themselves
with the new requirements before the
apple harvest comes on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
Wood County Gets Second Place.

st. Croix county was the winner of
first place for the best county exhibit
at the state fair the past week. Wood
county was second, and Sank county
was third. st. Croix county won out
over Wood county by seven points.
This record is an excellent showing
for Wood county and goes to prove
that Wood county in the production of
products stands we'll to the front with
any county in the state The Wood
county display was highly spoken of
by everybody who witnessed it at the
state fair. Our cranberry exhibit was
also a subject of many favorable com
ments
The people of Wood county have no
reason to apologize its display of pro-
ducts at the state fair in competition
with other counties. Our lands are
productive and equal to the best. Our
dairy interests are we'll to the front
and our farmers are making special
efforts to improve the blooded stock
IN their herds of cattle. Our grass
lands and pastures are as good as
any in the state. Wood county is
conspicuous for her diversified inter-
ests.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20

The need of gasoline for war purpos-
es is likely to be very great. Warnings
against the reckless consumption of
gasoline by joyriders have been only
suggestive so far; but formal restric-
ton is possibility of the not distant
future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20

pected to call on others to assist them
to make the drive as promptly as pos
sible. They are now in the midst of
the work having commenced Thurs
day and hope to be thru so as to make
the report on Saturday When the
ladies of the Travel Class take hold Of
thing you can depend upon it they
will push it thru to a successful issue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
WIFE, DESERTED
A WEEK, ISLEFT
FORTUNE OF
$4,000

Fort Wayne, Ind. ,-Mrs. Eleanora
Osterman, deserted by her husband a
week ago, today received word that
her grandfather, W. Wainfor, had died
at Baltimore, and left her sole heiress
to a fortune estimated at s750,000.
Mrs. Osterman has supported herself
and children and husband for years
by scrubbing Offices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
FIRST AUTO
FUNERAL

Neenah, Wis Especially Tuesday
afternoon at the home in the town of
Clayton was held the funeral of Fred
Zachow. 1t was the first automobile
funeral ever held in the town of Clay
ton and there were about sixty auto
mobiles in the procession.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20

Men in this country who are plot
ting against the United States are on
dangerous ground. Sooner or later
they will discover the fact to their sor-
row. Uncle Sam is patient, but not a
fool
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-20
AMIGO POLICE
SUSPENDED

Amigo, Wis.-Police Chief William
Coblentz was suspended for 80 days,
and Patrolman w. C. Hill was dropped
from the force on Tuesday, following
an all-night hearing before the local
fire and police commission. Both were
charged with allowing a prisoner to
escape from jail