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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
A FAILURE CONFESSED

"4ou said I would never want for
anything if l married you," she pouted.
"Quite true my dear. Ny idea was
to cure you of wanting things, but
| haven't succeeded"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
COUNTY AND
CITY OFFICIALS

In this column will be found the
names of county officers, city Off
GERS, school board and library board
and other officers for general infor-
nation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor-E. W. Ellis.
City Clerk-Joseph Wheir, Jr.
City Treasurer-Louis Schall.
A ssessor-Clark Lyon.
City Attorney. j. Jeffrey.
Justices of the Peace-F. W. Cal
kins, Edward N. Pomainville.
Chief of Police-R. S. Payne.
Health Officer-Dr. J. J. Looze.
Supt. of Public Works-E. Mccarthy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
HIS DECISION

i have been in your train a long
time now"
= can't marry y3u," said the girl.
"All right. Here's where I change
cars, then"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
JOB PRINTING

Remember that when you are in
need of any kind of job work we will
be glad to be considered in quotations
for your requirements. The best Of
workmanship at the lowest living
prices. Give US a trial order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
LET GEORGEDOI

Let George N. Wood write part
of your fire and tornado insurance. Of
flee in Reporter Building. Phone 381.
tip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
PUBLIC LIBRARY,

CHLIC LIbhLthI.
President--F. J. Wood
Treasurer P. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. J. E. DAILY.
Commissioners-E. P. Arpin, Mrs.
G. j. Kaudy. The three officers also
act as commissioners and Prof C. W.
Schwede is an ex-officio member.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
BEST He COULD DO

"My hair is coming out" said a man
to his doctor. "Please give me some
thing to keep it in.
well" said the doctor, ''here's an
old pillbox. VIII that do?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
UMPHREYSs

Humphreys Homeopathic Remedies ars
designed to meet the needs Of families
Or invalids, something that mother, father,
nurse or invalid can take or give to meet
the need of the moment. Have been in uss
for over SIXTY YEARS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
PHYSICIANS

W. MELVIN RUCKLE, NJ. d.
Practice limited to Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat. Glasses fitted correctly
Eye and Ear Surgeon in Riverview
Hospital. Office in Wood County Ma
tional Bank Block.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

President-Geo. w. Mead.
Vice-President-Mrs. I. P. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. C. E. Boles.
Treasurer Geo. M. Hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-13

The Steady Growth of the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTERS circulation
isn't to be wondered at. Merit in any
line is sure to come into its own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Notice of Foreclosure

Whereas Benjamin H. Rowe, then OF
Augusta Kennebec County. Maine, by
his mortgage deed. dated the hrst day Oh
July. A. D. 1901, and recorded in the ken
nebec Registry of Deeds. Book 49, rage
80. conveyed to the State Trust Com
pany. Of Augusta, Maine, Il certain lot or
parcel of land situate in said Augusta,
bounded and described as follows, to Wit;
bounded on the North by land of William
Folger: on the West by land OF isaac
Mason: on the South by land OF Joseph
Newman. and on the East by land OF
James Allen, together with the buildings
Being the same premises conveyed 10
said Rowe Ly Clara Is. Burt by her war
ranty deed da ted October 3. 1901, and re-
corded in said Registry. Book AL. rage
IS Also one other lot or parcel OF land
situate in said Augusta. on the West slde
Il the kennebec River, being the same
premises mentioned in warranty deed
rom William 5. Folger to Benjamin H.
Rowe. dated october ~. 1901. and recori-
ed in said Registry in Book AL, Page li3
Also one other certain lot or parcel OF
land situate in said Augusta. on the West
side OF the Ecnne6ec River. being the
same premises conveyed to Benjamin ii.
!iowe by Joseph Newman by his war
ranty deed. date August Is. 1904, and re-
ordcd in said registry in Book 49, rage
IS
ANA whereas said State Trust Company
~ It's written deed Of assignment. date |
TIE ed day Of March, A. D. 1911, and re-
,0r'ti IN said 10" .stry of Deeds IN Book
r. 'a"r 90 s'('. assigned. TT 'nsfe"re
anil .e' vct ell TIE above mortgage ana
w.. ~ .hcre,er secured. to the under
;'l "".i Altn2o =. Cross: md whereas the
zen ''I;Cn Of sail U;ortEa"e has been
- ELL now therefor. by reason Of the
irc,i II Of the condition thereof | claim
torc sure of said NOR care.
ALONIO r. CROSS.
BY WILLIAM IT, FlSHER,
His Attorney.
Augusta. Maine, April s. 1917
apr6 fri. ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

bill was the result Of the labors Of an
efhclent committee, that the old order
changed and that the bill was in the
interests of public health. He hoped it
would pass,
On a voice vote, the motion Of Rep.
Williams to indefinitely postpone was
lost, 10 to Al and the bill passed to be
enacted.
Rep. Barnes Of Houlton then took up
the Senate bill relating to lands re-
served for public uses.
The House passed TO be engrossed
the 1918 appropriation bill. carrying an
appropriation of s7,114. Boats.
At 12T the House recessed till P. NJ.
In order to give ample time for the
conference of the ways and means COM
mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

draft eliminates the provision in the
original draft providing that cities and
towns shall bear one-half the expense
Of the pensions.
The committee on ways and bridges
referred to the next Legislature resolve
for the construction Of Highway bridge
over the Penobscot river between the
towns of Verona and Penobscot.
Final reports We're presented by the
committee on agriculture and the com
mittee on taxation.
The committee on State pensions re-
ported blanket resolve appropriating
the following sums per month from the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

Please accept this little bit for the
Flag. and we hope to see it soon,' is
the note which accompanies donation
by three of Augustus coming voters,
two boys and a girl The same spirit
Of eagerness to help characterizes all
the contributions.
Following are additional contributors
to the Flag fund; Marjorie Swift, Mary
owen, Fernald .Bagley, Arthur Burke,
Beatrice Burke, Marjorie Perham, A
Journal Employee, Beatrice V. Pickett,
George Edward Pickett, Vincent Albert
Goodwin, Mary Goodwin, Warren Holt,
Henry Holt, Mabel Holt, Albert b.
Knight, Walter j. Norton, Hattie Eva
Norton, Lloyd NJ Brann. Pascal FL.
Brann, Reta Saunders, Maxine Saun-
ders, Walter William Fisher.
The sum total up to O'Clock Thurs
day night amounts to $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

appropriation for pensions of soldiers.
sailors, widows, orphans and other de-
pendent of soldiers and sailors from
Jan. /. 1917, until otherwise provided
by the Legislature to the following per-
sons:
Joan p. Libby, Greendwood, So; Mira
G. MNlett, Portland SIS; Stephen II.
Flood, st. George, $40; Mary Allen.
Bowdoinham, SIG; Winnie E. Saunders,
Prescott, SIS, Susan B. Merrill, Norway.
s; Zebedee NJ. Cushman, Kennebunk, So
Cora M. Libby, Kennebunk. IS; Alkaline
N. Hamilton, Lewiston, IS; Levi f.
Holden, Norway, IS; Olive A. Getchell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

North Berwick, 81: Addie NJ. Coombs,
Montville, IS: Ellen NJ. Shute, Stock
ton Springs. IS; Winefred Whitney. In
ion, $40; Hattie E. Rust, South Portland,
$40; Georgianna Carley. Stockton
Springs. s12; Lucena p. Andrews. Stock
ton Springs. 10; Vim. II. Clark, Levant,
IS; Luella L. Darling. Oxbow $12; Chas.
d. Preble, Kittery. $40; VIM. II. Durham,
Belfast, IS. Margaret H. Root. Kittery,
$40; Drucilla Roberts. Brooks. $12:
PAMELA +. McElroy, Topsfeld, s.;
Arvesta NJ. Conery, Lisbon. s.;
Sarah E. White, Princeton. SIS; EN-
Continued on Page 8, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
HARRY S. DEAN GOES
TO FORT FAIRFIELD

Augusta friends of Harry S. Dean
who has for the past eight and one
half years filled the position of clerk
of the Augusta House will be sorry
to learn that he is going to leave the
city having resigned his position at
the hotel to accept that of manager
of a new hotel which is now being
erected at Fort Fairfield by popular
subscription and will be ready for
occupancy by the middle of June. The
new house will contain so rooms and
the appointments will be modern
throughout Mr.. Dean, who is a thor
ough hotel man, has made many
friends while in Augusta who will
regret to have him leave the city. but
will at the same time tender him their
best wishes for success in his new
venture,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

resolve introduced in the morning by
Sen: Higgins relative to the erection
of an armory at the University OF
Maine and which carried an approprl-
alton of $4,000 and yielded to Sen.
Higgins, who introduced an amend
ment which eliminated the $4,000 so
that clause would read: Such sum or
sums as may be necessary" He NOV
ed the rules be suspended, the amend
ment accepted and the resolve passed
to be enacted, which was done.
Sen Chick of kennebec took up the
act relating to compensation of steam
boat inspectors, Saying it had the APP
IprovaF of the Chief Executive and
moved it be passed to be enacted. Sen.
Higgins tabled the bin.
Upon motion Of Sen. Deering OF
York the act relating to State and
State-aid highways and to provide a
mill tax for their construction was
passed to be engrossed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
In the Senate

The committe. of conference on act
to establish the wages in the Office of
Aroostook register of deeds. southern
district, and clerk of courts and, to
secure such clerk Of courts reim-
bursement for necessary expenses In at
attendance at the terms of the suprem,
judicial court held at Caribou. reported
that the Senate should recede and con-
cur with the House. which had voted
passage to be engrossed.
The committee on military affairs re-
ported to place on nile resolution of
Newcastle and Damariscotta Board Of
Trade favoring universal military ser
vice. as subject matter is covered in an
resolution.
The committe on pensions reported
ought to pass in new draft on act
amending the Revised Statutes relat-
ing to pensions for the blind. The new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
TAX RATE SIX MILLS
Continued from Page 12)

against the bill creating a State De
partment of Health, saying he did not
criticise any member of the committee
for their action, hut wished to speak
FOR the present department.
Rep. Phillips said that the committee
had no intention of discrediting Dr..
Young, but there were many things
along health lines that the State need
ed to Go. The bill originally called for
large expense but that had been cut
down.
Rep. Barnes of Houlton said that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Committee Report

Committee Report
The following reports We're made on
Thursday by the various legislative
committees to House and Senate:
In the House
The committees on public util-
tiles reported in \, a new draft
and ought to pass an act to regulate
motor vehicles as, common carriers.
The new draft provides that the Pub
lie Utilities Commission shall, upon
the written complaint made against
any person, firm or corporation oper-
ating any motor vehicle upon any pub
lie street or way for the carriage of
passengers or freight or both, for hire,
by 10 persons, firms, corporations or
associations aggrieved thereby, after
reasonable notice and hearing deter
mine and fix the terms and conditions
and make all rules and regulations un-
der which said motor vehicles may be
operated. A bond shall be given for the
proper operation of said vehicles, hold
ing the same directly liable for all
damages, not to exceed $500. The PEN
atty for violation shall be a fine not
exceeding 500 or Imprisonment not ex-
ceeding 80 days for each offense.
The committee on taxation reported
in a new draft and ought to pass on
act to amend Section 80, Chapter 8,
Revised Statutes, relating to the tax
alton of street railroad corporations.
The new draft provides for ascertaining
the annual excise tax as follows:
when the gross average receipts
per mile do not exceed $1,000, the tax
shall be equal to one-half of ! per
cent. on the gross transportation re-
ceipts: and for each $500 additional
gross receipts per mile, or fractional
part thereof, the rate shall be increas-
ed one-fourth Of 1 per cent, provided
that the rate shall in no case exceed 4
per cent"
The committee Of conference on an
act to amend Sec. /, Chapter 204. Re-
Nised Statutes, of the Public Laws of
1915, relating to the salaries of regis
ters of probate in Piscataquis county,
reported that the committee has been
unable to agree.
The committee on resolve in favor
of T. NJ. Rollins, mail carrier Of the
House. reported ought to pass.
The committee on taxation reported
ought to pass on act to amend Chap
ter Q, Section q, Revised Statutes, 1916.
relating to the amount of taxes on rail- :
road, how ascertained.
The committee on taxation report
ed ought not to pass on act to amend
Chapter 9, Section So, Revised Stat
utes, 1916, relating to computation of
tax on telephone and telegraph COM
panies; ought not to pass on act to
amend Section q, Chapter 9, Revised
Statutes. 1916, relating to the tax on
railroads. how ascertained. and ought
not to pass on act to amend Section
AZ. Chapter 9, Revised Statutes, 1916,
relating to taxation Of express COM
panies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

ARRANGEMENTS for a patriotic assem-
bly at cony High school to be held at
$50 this morning We're made by the
school officials. with appropriate music
and a speaker, and the new school nag
is TO appear for the first time at TINS
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

Frank Vincent of Cooper's Mills
who underwent surgical treatment on
Thursday at the Augusta General hos
pital was reported last night to be
doing as we'll as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

Mrs. Jacob Prentiss of Albion is
patient at the Augusta General hospital.
where on Thursday morning she under
went surgical treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

Regular meeting, w. c. It u, will
be held at the home of Mrs. kervln
Hanks, No. - Maple street, to-day at
2:2O d. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

Kennebec smelts at Mari mas
kells today, also il varieties IreSi'
Ash listed in ad. Tel. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

The Queen Quality styles IN Tusher
& Prices window present the 1ash-
ionable Easter styles.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

l.. s. Young, tel. 5SS: MUSK Sal
mon, roe, and cod tongues halioul'
clans in shell, aleWives.-AoV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Wellman features three Easter foot
wear leaders. See ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

nice line of ladies' shoes. In plach'
s45O IS and Sc, at c. 5. YORK ehoe
Store.-Adv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-05
OLD INJURIES PROVE FATAL
Death of Smith E. johnson Complicates
Atlantic City Political Situation

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct 5.--Illness re-
sulting from an injury received many years
ago while he was arresting a prisoner
today caused the death OF former Sheriff
smith F. Johnson, father of County COL
ilctor Enoch L. johnson, and for nearly
hal. century one Of the buwarks of the
Republican party In South Jersey. Mr.
Johnson was siXty-four years of age, and
is survived by his widow and two sons
Enoch L. and Alfred H, johnson.
The death Of Mr., Johnson, although not
unexpected has complicated the political
situation here. Four times Sheriff and
once member of the Assembly, he was
the Republican candidate for the shrievalty
in the November elections, having defeated
Mulford Rose in the primaries two weeks
ago. Mr.. Rose has now entered as an in
dependent candidate for Sheriff, and imme-
diately upon Mr., Johnsons death this morn
ing, Alfred J. Perkins filed notice OF his
candidacy as the organizations choice Both
he and Rose are now endeavoring to have
their names placed on the ballot as the
Republican candidate.
Mr.. Johnson has been in the hospital
for two months and was at the point of
death when the Republican voters selected
linn as their choice in the primaries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-05
W.CT.U. OPPOSES
SMOKES FOR ARMY
Delegates See Waste of Good
Farm Land in Tobacco
Raising
SESSIONS BEGIN TODAY

GREENsBURG, Pa, oct. 5. - The
womans Christian Temperance Union
county convention began its convention here
today
Indignation is expressed by many OF tho
delegates at the practice Of sending to-
bacco TO our soldiers In France. II Is also
pointed out that the ordering Of food con-
servatlon when acres Of good farm land Is
used yearly for tobacco crops Is incon'
sistent to say the least. one woman ven-
tured the assertion that the waste and evil
caused by the weed was nearly as bad as
that caused by liquor.
The Official board is composed Of the Of
1cers. Mrs. Ella NJ. George, Of Beaver Falls
president; Mrs. A. B. Parsels, OF Philadel-
pha, vice president; Mrs. s. 3. Norris
Sayre, corresponding secretary; Miss Mar
garet f. Irwin. recording secretary; MRS
Leach Cobb Marion. treasurer, and the SIN
ty.seven county presidents They held thelr
first meeting yesterday.
This meeting was private and the bust
ness will not be made known TO the con-
vention until officially announced by the
reading Of the minutes.
Many items OF business must be consld-
cred to meet the needs of the 44,442 rleni-
bers in the Keystone state. Mrs. A. B. Pat-
sells is tireless worker among the Nancy
who are trying to make Pennsylvania dry,
Since May Is she has visited thlrty-two
Of the sixty-seven counties, besides devot-
ing six weeks to New York and attending
the Kentucky State convention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-05

in discussion IL merely 3 matter oil an 0ro''
for removal ~. cleared
There is mass Of detail to pe G,gs'"@ ,r1ais -
before we can set the date lot tnS ,ano 10
said DALEY before leaving. We ne.
get into court some time early IN pG'
lcembsr, but the date is only prooiematr rSS,s Ss.
we anticipate a stubborn hsnu tor
matter has been under consideration ,io tV
many months, II viii take quIte .atnsd
TO examine the mass Of evidence oosal,,su o,'.,,.I
in the raids and then will follow the rrepa-
ltion for the prosecution -, ,so
Mr.. DALEY, who will have charge OF tne
prosecution, will be assisted by rep
tives from the Department or JUSTICE ""o
assisted In the raids . IL,
OF the 166 persons under indictment only
about half that number has been appre-
hended II Is understood several persons
prominent in /. w. w. and Socialist clrcies
are yet to be arrested and III It rev OF
these have their headquarters in New York
CITY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-05
DEMAND OF ARGENTNl
TO SUPPRESS STRIHR
Agricultural and Industrial !.
terests Importune Irigoyeo +
to Intervene

A direct demand for Governmsr.
vention In the national strike w,. |'e
upon President lrigoyen today bv "
sentatlves of the biggest agricultural ,.s \,
industrial interests In the republic
These representatives had trisd -
for three days to get an intervlew ,,,,s ,.s|ng
President, but II was not until ths na " ~
Of closing up the business houses In th,s Y,
was made thu the executive con..s.y ey
to receive them. ssn'e
1t has begun to look as though N.
gentine strike will establish a worls's ~
ord in the matter of duration, uniess ~ ~
Government takes drastic and SPEED,
steps. wv
British newspapers are suggestlns 4
diplomatic pressure be brought Ia h..s
force a solution. 4 big amount OF Rru.,
capital is tied up, the sum being estirs,.,,
in round numbers at S2,s00, 0OO. 900 ''''''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-05

Cheeseman's quarters in the rear and said
also TO be owned by Louis Landsbergen of
1888 Franklin street, the same oYerpower-
ing stencil asralled the nostrils. Investiga-
tion revealed unspeakably filthy conditions.
accepted calmly by their Italian tenant who
permitted her three bambini to play at will
In the neighborhood of the strongest
stencil.
Man from the Boarda Health. he here
again Sunday" a neighbor spoke for her.
That officials at City Hall are not un-
aware Of the conditi-n was confirmed bv
DR.. Mitchell Bernstein, $40 Tasker street.
Sanitary conditions in this nelghborhood
have been nothing short OF an outrage for
months" DIR, Bernstein said Indignantly.
After numerous complaints from my pa
tients Of offensive cd rs through the win
dows, ] took up the matter with the Health
Board last week and they assured me thev
expect to act very soon"
At the Department OF Sanitation ana
Housing, this was confirmed by an official
That Tasker street complaint? Oh.
we're getting right after that" he reassured
1T comes very soon now on our list"