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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Council Chambers, Aug. 7, 1917,

Council Chambers, Aug. 7, 1917,
Council met in regular session, May
or Ellis presiding. Present: Aldermen
Bamberg, Arpin, Heiser, Link, Halver-
son, Plenke, Roenius, Bealer, Gilmast-
er, Whitrock, Kruger, Damon, Jack
son, Lemense, Hansen. Absent: AL
derman Geoghan.
On unanimous vote of the council
the reading of the minutes of the last
proceedings was dispensed and the
minutes approved.
On motion by unanimous vote Of the
council the clerk calling the roll, the
following final report Of the board Of
public works, adopted, ratified and con-
firmed.
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin,
July oath, 1917.
The Board of Public Works met at
tie office of the City Clerk in the city
of Grand Rapids on this Oath day of
July, 1917, ut TOO o'clock, p. M, F.
H. Jackson, o. R. Roeniu2, H. Plenke,
Albert Gilmaster and E. w. Ellis,
Mayor, present for the purpose of
hearing any and all objections that
any and all persons might care to
make to the preliminary report of
said Board of Public Works on the
benefits and damages arising by rea-
son of the improvement of that part
Of Grand Avenue from the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul depot to the
Wagon Bridge and from the East end
of the Wagon Bridge on Vine Street
to Second Street and thence to the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

CABBAGE CROP
SAVE It

The prospects are that there will be
large cabbage crop and it should be
saved by storage in cellars or in banks
or pits.
The U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture has issued a bulletin telling how
to arrange storage places.
The bulletin is distributed free of
charge to anyone asking for it. Send
for Farmers Bulletins 433 and 879.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

On molten by unanimous vots Of
the council, the clerk calling the roll
the mayor and clerk were instructed
to borrow twenty-four thousand
| (S24,000,00) dollars from the banks of
the city to carry on the city work dur
| ing the month of August
On motion by unanimous vote of the
council, the clerk calling the roll, the
following bills were allowed and order
ed paid.
Leagues of Wisconsin Munich
paitleS ........ .........S 1900
Lewis Enron, labor and material 13S
Studebaker Co., refiIling brooms 1914
Bank of Grand Rapids, interest 5.O7
Natwick Electric Co., batteries Las
Austin Mfg. Co., new broom
(street) ..-........ $500
Cohen Bros, rubber boots. 80. 1850
Akey Hotel, meals .... 1.75
G. R. Electric Co., July light
ing -. ..... ....... 396.14
G. R. Electric Company, install
ling light on 10th and Apple
street 80. ........... 10467
G. R. Electric Co., installing
light on Grand and Goth Ave. 1885
c. E. Boles, insurance on new
city hall E. ........ 1000
Fritzsinger, insurance on new
city hall -. :. ...... 1000
F. G. Gilkey, insurance on new
city hall :. ........... 1000
Taylor & Scott, insurance on
new city hall ...... ....... 1000
First National Bank, insurance
on new city hall ..... 1000
Edw. N. Pomainville, insurance
in new city hall ........ 1000
B. L. Brown, insurance on new
city hall =. .......... 1000
Gottschalk & Anderson, poor
orders =. ............. 1928
Harold Painter, burying dog LOO
kreiger Tool Co., repair of fire
ughter :. 49,. ESQ
Herman Kell, quarantine 900. $50
John Englebreicht, quarantine 1850
John Martin, quarantine ..... Ats
DR.. A. L. Ridgman, quarantine 900
DR.. j. j. Looze, quarantine -. 1900 |
Wood Co. Drug Store, fumi-
CATERS ...... 80. ........ $500 |
Felix Smolark, quarantine -. 1850 |
Frank Auderzyewski, quaran-
tine 80. -. ....... 1850 |
August Zeuge, quarantine -. 11.5O |
Mrs. G. S. Beardsley, poor
orders E. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2O.15 |
Vesper Tile and Brick Co., tile 117.0O |
). R. Foundry Co., catch basin 248.50 |
Wis. Granite Co., carload of
granite E. ..... ........ 44.1O |
3. R. Tribune, printing. ...... 1850 |
A. F. Billmeyer, printing speci-
ncaCl0n ............... 5.OO |
Geo. Suhr, drayage .... 150 |
Rasmussen Cement Co., side
walk, curbing and gutter -. 4135 |
Carey: Concrete Co., brick -. 24OO |
J. E. Farley, repair of sewers. 1851
J. D. Adams & Co., supplies :. 800 |
Peter McCamley, poor super
vision expense :. ..... 3.33 |
Abel & fodawiltz Co., rubber
coat and hat ............s 2.65
Holmes & Lemense, repairs. 1865
3ossert Coal Company, brick
and coal E. :. .......... 109.17
McCalmey & Pomainville, sup
plies 1882
Wood Co. Telephone Co., August
service :. ................ l2.3Z |
Kellogg Bros. Lbr. Co., lumber
and cement .... $3.50 |
Johnson & Hill Co., supplies. 96.02
Following is the treasurer's report
or the month Of July:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
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, 1917-08-23

On motion by unanimous vote of the
council, the clerk calling the roll, the
following ordinance was duly adopted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23
August 7, 1917.
RESOLUTION

Whereas at the July meeting of the
common council, three saloon licenses
were refused for the reason that the
places in which said saloons were
operated were considered illegal, and
Whereas, there was no notice given
to the saloon keepers holding said
licenses that said licenses would not
be granted and
Whereas, a hardship has been in
Cured by the saloon keepers being
unable to dispose of their stock of
liquors before their licenses expired.
Now Be It Resolved, that one weeks
time be granted to the saloon keepers
whose licenses were not renewed be-
ing as follows: August Miller, Ted
Johnson and Edwin Berg, to dispose
by sale in bulk Of the present stock Of
liquors, and that the chief of police
and that the district attorney being
notified of each sale so made under
this permission.
Presented by E. P. Arpin.
On motion by vote of fourteen for
and one against, the clerk calling the
roll, the following resolution was duly
adopted:
August 7, 1917.
RESOLUTION
Whereas there are some of the sa-
looms of this city having closed rooms
which are at times used for playing
cards and for service to private Gus
toners, and
Whereas, it IS against the best in
tercst Of the morals of our city to
have any such rooms or stalls, in sa-
looms Of our city,
Now Therefore be it Resolved, that
the chief Of police be requested to
notify all saloon keepers to remove all
partitions enclosing such said rooms.
A report to be made by the chief of
police at the next meeting of actions
taken in compliance or in disregard to
this request by occupants of said sa-
looms.
T. n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

That rubber ring you put on a pre-
serving jar helps you to stretch your
income.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

Ordinance for an Ornamental Street
Lighting System in the City of
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

Eaeeisad July 80. Geo. Ger.
manson for sewer pipe :. SIS
Received July so, Rob. Hanke
for sewer pipe :. :. .. 500
Received July 80, Leonard
Reinhart, crushed rock :. 100
SIS, 460.27
Orders paid by bank .S34126.53
Overdraft ...... -. SIS, 500. 20
Respectfully submitted,
Louis A. Schall,
City Treasurer
City Treasures Report of the Water
Works Department for the month
of July 1917.
Balance on hand and in bank
July 1st -. ..........S 13S.4S
Received for water service,
etc. -. .........-.-....S 2753.9S
s2S92 As
Orders paid ...............S2 O26.64
Balance Aug. LIST .SS65.S2
Respectfully submitted,
Louis A. Schall,
City Treasurer.
On motion the council adjourned.
E. W. Ellis,
Mayor.
Jos. Wheir, Jr.
Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

On motion by vote of fourteen for
and one against, the clerk calling the
roll, the following resolution was duly
adopted:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

July 26, 1917.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-23

This board also wishes to inform
the Council that arrangements have
been made with A. J. Hasbrouck for
the payment of his property. They
agreed to pay Mr.. Hasbrouck five
hundred (S5OOO0) dollars down and
the balance, twelve hundred fifty
(s1250.00) dollars each year for the
rate of six per cent C percent).
Board of Public Works.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
PROSPERITY
q

The best monument to the memory
of men is not a marble shaft over
their remains, but thriving communi-
ty which treasures memories of their
active life. Cheerful citizens who are
always finding good enterprises to be
promoted and encouraging others to
'cOme on and get under the load of
actual work-these citizens prosper,
make prosperity, keep it moving and
passing On to the last infant born as
well as to the last grandparent living.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
ENDS DYSPEPSIA,
INDIGESTION, GAS
"Pape's Diapepsin" cures sick,
sour stomaChs in five minutes
Time II!

Really does" put bad stomachs in
really does" overcome indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, gas, heartburn and
sourness in five minutes-that-jus
that-makes Pape's Diapepsin the lar
gest selling stomach regulator in the
world. If what you eat ferments into
stubborn Jumps, you belch gas and
eructate sour, undigested food and
acid; head is dizzy and aches; breath
foul; tongue coated; your insides filled
with bile and indigestible waste, re-
member the moment "Pape's Diapep-
sin" comes in contact with the stomach
all such distress vanishes. It's truly
astonishing-almost marvellous, and
the joy is it's harmlessness.
A large fifty-cent case of Pape's Dia-
pepsin will give you hundred dollars
worth of satisfaction.
It's worth it's weight in gold to men
and women who can't get their stom-
achs regulated. 1t belongs in your
home-should always be kept handy
In case of sick, sour, upset stomach
during the day or at night. It's the
quickest, surest and most harmless
stomach doctor in the world.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
Shafroth on Lands Committee.

Washington.-A committee appoint
ment of benefit to Colorado has been
made in the transfer of Senator Shat
roth of Colorado to the Senate COM
mittee on public lands. The change
was brought about by trade in com
mittee places made with Senator
Thompson of Kansas. The Senate
has passed a resolution ratifying the
change.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
Two Steamships Sunk.

New York-TwO steamships out OF
New York, under charter to the Kerr
Steamship Company, one Norwegian
and the other Spanish, have been
sunk in the submarine zone, accord
ing to advices received by the COM
pany. They were the Dalmata, Nor
wegian, Jan. "a, for Havre, and the
Mar Adriatico, Spanish, Jan. 16, for
Bordeaux. The Dalmata was sunk
Feb. 9, and the Mar Adriatico Feb.
II. The latter arrived at Lisbon on
Feb. 2, and was probably proceeding
for Bordeaux when sunk. Officials of
the Kerr Steamship Company said
they did not believe either vessel had
Americans aboard.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
Where Nuts Are SheIIed.

Une of the types of places inspected
by the Illinois factory inspection de-
partment has been the homes in which
nuts are shelled for the market. This
was done in cooperation with the
state food commission.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
100000 Alien Spies in United States

Washington-Disc the es
pionage bills in the Senate, urging
their quick passage, Senator Overmar
of North Carolina said he had beer
told there were 100000 spies in the
United States.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
Best Exclamation

After all, is there any better ex
PLANTATION of the cause of high prices
than the unanimity of judgment
among certain thrifty gentlemen that
they need the money?
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
$7.1oo.oOO for U. S. Shells.

Washington. - The Navy Depart
ment awarded contracts to three com
panies for the manufacture of 14,2O(
14-inch shells for the navy at tota.
price of $7,100,000.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A we'll known actress gives the follow
Ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint Of
water add l OF. Bay Rum a small box of
Barbo Compound, and a or. of glycerine
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix it at home at very little cost. Full
directions for making and use come in
each box of Barbo Compound. 1t will
gradually darken streaked faded gray
hair, and make it soft and glossy. 1t will
not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

There have been woman sailors
among the Films and Norwegians for
many years.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

A recentlys devised ice-cutting ma
chine does the work of 16 men and
horses.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

About the only blow that strikes 9
man favorably is his own boast.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

ter than other women and a man
thinks he's no worse than other men.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

Anuric cures Backache, Lumbago,
Rheumatism. Send 1Oc. DR.. V. M. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, for large trial package
Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

Vienna.-Despite the fact that some
newspapers take a gloomy view OF
Austro-American relations and the sit
uation brought about by the severing
of relations between the United
States and Germany, official circles
in Vienna are inclined to believe that
the situation is not entirely hopeless.
This also is the view of Frederic G.
Penfield, the American ambassador.
who is doing everything possible to
assist in reaching a friendly solution
of the situation.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

Alaska supplies the world with
$60,OOO,OOO worth of salmon an
nually.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
In 1920.

Justice What's the charge?
Oficer-Stealing potatoes from a
jewelry store, yer honor.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

Berlin.-The Overseas News Agen-
cy announces @that one German sub
marine has sunk the British steamer
Gravina, of LAO tons, loaded with
fruit; the Italian sailing ship Maria,
of 1880 tons, with a cargo of coffee
for London, and the Swedish sailing
ship Hugo Hamilton of 2,560 tons,
carrying saltpeter
According to the Overseas Agency
the sinking of these three vessels was
the work of the submarine previously
reported as having sunk in all vessels
with an aggregate tonnage OF $4,000.
Her other victims we're unnamed but
are described as follows:
A steamer loaded with war materi-
al worth 6O,OOO,OOO marks ($15,0OO,-
OO0), bound for Egypt; steamer OF
5000 tons, with a general cargo, for
Australia; sailing ship of 1900 tons,
loaded with corn; a 3,000-ton steamer
carrying coal to France; sailing
ship of 2,7O0 tons, loaded with salt
peter for Bordeaux; three other
steamers, aggregating $500 tons, and
six trawlers of a total tonnage of 900.
Several submarines operating in
the North Sea report that they saw
no traffic there" reports the Over
seas agency.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24
STATE DEPARTMENT HAS RE.
NEWED DEMAND THAT II
SAILORS BE FREED.
AUSTRIA IS HOPEFUL
SPANISH AND MORSE SHIPS TOR
PEDOED, AND LINER SINKS
GERMAN U-BOAT.
Western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, Feb. 21.-The seventy
two Americans held prisoner in Ger
many after their capture on the Brit
ish steamer YarroWdale are still held,
according to all information in the
possession of the State Department,
Secretary Lansing admitted Monday.
This, in spite of the fact that this
governments renewed demand for
their release has been forwarded to
Berlin. The dispatch of this demand
was not confirmed until Monday.
The secretary said that message
had reached the department through
Spain that the captives would be re.
leased" but as this promise has been
made before the department does not
feel that there has been any marked
improvement in the situation arising
over the prolonged detention.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

And many a man who pays cash
sleeps on tick.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

British slowly but surely winning
campaign in Asiatic Turkey. English
troops blow hostile mine east of Sou
chez, France, and make Germans pris-
oners Berlin reports failure of Brit
ish attacks in northern France. Artil-
-lery duels continue in Austro-Italian
theater No important developments
on other fronts on Monday. a
Panama.-Canal zone authorities
ceased the publication of information
concerning movements Of traffic
through the canal.
The Benson signal., 1917-02-24

aAruI~ea Either sex make IS a day. Brand new;
AEkM v big demand; quick sales. Manufacturers
AULV - Buying Agency, Traders Bldg Kansas City, No.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-01

Mrs. Mary e. Shepard, aged SO. Fun
eral services were held August "a in
the chapel of the Westminster Pres
byterian church. DR.. Newcomb being
out OF the city, Rev. Talbot conducted
the services in the presence of many
friends.
Miss Frances Auble, who had been
in the home six weeks and afflicted
with heart trouble, developed pneu-
monia. She died January 4. The
funeral was held January 6 from the
home with many friends from Bushnell
present. Rev. Steffey ofhciating. The
interment took place on the Benevo'
lent Union lot
During the year we have had twenty
five letters of application and inquiry
from women. Out of this number
nine have been accepted.
We have also had two applications
from old men but we are not equipped
to accommodate men in the home.
We have had only two calls to place
children in the home; one, little boy
eight years old. the other. little girl
seven years old. Both these children
will be given good home until the
mother has gained her strength ana II
again able to care for them.
The size of the household remains
about the same as . number come and
go. At present the family numbers
eighteen.
Life is at best a great battle with
its sunshine and shadows, its seasons
of happiness and hours Of sorrow. II
we who give so much time and thought
to the hetterment and growth of this
institution have perchance caused a
ray of sunshine to enter heart or
gloom or have been able to brighten
the life OF someone in trouble, we can
then feel our efforts have not been In
vain.
Respectfully submitted.
MRS. j. B. WE'LL. chairman.
MRS. c.. S. POND, MISS MARY JOHN
STONE, MRS. JOHN COLLIER.
MRS. JOHN II. COLE, MRS. ALOIs
WEBER, MRS. L. A. HAMILL, COM
mittee.
Social Committee.
The social committees appointed
from March, 1916, to 1917. have all
reported for duty as follows:
March, 1916-Mrs. Geo. Merriam.
Mrs. w. C. Wilson, Mrs. w. O.
Phillips.
April, 1916-iMrs. VIM. Sage, Mrs.
B. B. Hobbs, Mrs. Brownell.
May, 191G-Mrs. T. p. Gray, Miss
Baldwin, Mise Collier.
June, 1916-Mrs. VIM. G. Blood,
Mrs McCoid, Mrs. G. @. Tucker.
7, July, 1916-Mrs. Sandberg, Mrs.
Dill, Mrs. C. Harrison.
August, 1916-Mrs. t. A. Craig.
Mrs. J. A. Dunlap, Mrs. "a R. Coch-
ran.
September, 1916-Mrs. III. M Phil
lips, Mrs. N. A. Wilcox. Mrs. J. R.
Irwin.
October. 1916-Mrs. Whitney, Mrs
A. III. Rich, Mrs. Noble.
November, 19l6--Mrs. A. Weber,
Mrs. Furlong. Miss Parsons.
December, 1918-Mrs. j. R. Car
penter, Mrs. o. G. Bot, Mrs. 1T. A.
Gray.
January, 191T-Mrs. II. Schouten,
Mrs. Tumelty, Mrs. Skiryin.
February, 1917 - Mrs. Holdings
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-01
INCREASED
BANK DEPOSITS
Chicago State Banks show an increase
Of $11,o1s,754 SINCE November
49, 1914.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill.,. March THE
deposits in state banks in Chicago,
February II, 1917. were $726,512,237,
an increase Of $11,0l9.754, since No
yember IS. 1916, according to recap
itulation today by the state banking
department The total. cash in the
Chicago state banks. including that
Que from banks, Was $211, 10000, a
gain OF S10,444,42S since last Novem-
Der.
The total capital, surplus. conting-
emit fund and undivided profits was
VII ,325.502, a gain OF $4,90S;9s2.
Loans on real estate showed a reduc-
Ton since the last statement. The to-
.al realty loans were s60,S45,S99 as
compared with S16,461.955 in Novem-
per. Loans on collateral security
showed a decrease OF S2,353,272 to a
Total Of $277, s6S,796. These decreases
were offset, however, by other loans
and discounts which increased ~
seS,5S3 to $149. 605,657.
The total resources of the Chicago
State banks were 1851 1922, GIL. rs COM
pared with Sss4.923.373 in November.
mere was decrease recorded in the
liability list due to private and for
eYn banks of nearly 100000. there
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-01
CLAIMS AUTO
OWNERS DODGE


Automobile owners are dodging
payment OF their annual license fees
under the new law. according to w.
s. Allen, secretary of state.
The automobile department report
ed that from Nov. /. 1916. to Feb. Is.
1917, the auto licenses paid in fell
short of the amount paid during the
corresponding period a year ago to the
amount Of 100000.
Under the law enacted by the
general assembly one set
of automobile number plates is good
for three years, but the license is TO
be paid annually as heretofore. Secre-
tary Allen declares that the new law Is
causing q lot of trouble in his de-
partment because many autoists find
it easy to dodge the law. Under the
old law new plates were issued each
year and an old number plate On an
automobile proved that the license fee
for the year had not been paid.
"The penalty for not paying fees
begins the first OF April" said secre-
tary Allen. 'All county attorneys will
be notified of the automobile owners
in their county who have failed to pay
their auto licenses and these omciais
are expected to get busy at once"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-01

The Financial Report
Keokuk, Iowa, March 1, 1917.
To the President and Members of
the Benevolent Union:
Your treasurer submits the follow
ing report for the year beginning
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-01
Executive Committee.

Executive Committee.
The executive committees report is
the following:
Thirty-two years in the history of
this institution seems but brief Pc
Rod. The mere words expressing this
space Of time seem brief, yet how ex-
pansive, when taking retrospective
view of the great amount of work that
has been accomplished.
The annual summer outing which
was held at the Country club last year
stands out as red letter day to all
its participants.
The holiday season was full Of Joy
and gladness for all the members or
this household.
The religious meetings held twice a
given at the home each month are
much appreciated by ALL
We have been fortunate to have had
but one accident during the year. On
August %. Miss Fairbairne fell and
sprained her ankle but recovered with
out it's leaving any bad effects,
The past two months, which seem
to be hard on mS3t people. have
brought much illness into the home
Mrs. Brugman was taken Ill with
pneumonia about week ago. She Is
eighty-fve years old and we can but
hope for her recovery.
Mrs. Linn was also seriously i'll with
pneumonia but is now convaiescing.
This shows the bodily strength and
yigor that she possesses. being eighty
three years of age. ..
The past year has taken two of the
members OF this home to their resting
place.
On August % occurred the death of