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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
MEEHAINV

Clyde Kinney has rented and moved
on the A. f. Swenson farm.
Arthur and Orrin Clendenning have
returned from Nekoosa where they
have been employed for the winter.
Arnold Brown, who has been in the
northern lumber woods, is spending
few days with relatives.
Louis Felo has moved on the Clyde
Kinney farm.
Joe Flatof is preparing to erect
new amusement hall on the corner
this spring.
The school board has purchased
new flag for the school house, which
is an act that will meet with the u
unanimous support of the district.
An engine on the east bound passen-
ger train last Saturday afternoon
jumped the track near Meehan. Con-
sequently, all traffic was tied up for a
day and anight
Leslie Fox, who suffered abroken
arm at school about three weeks ago
is still at St. Nicholas Hospital at
Stevens Point in very bad condition.
Owing to the arm being badly swollen
before the arm received meolcal at
tention, unsatisfactory operation was
impossible. A second operation is to
be made this week and all efforts will
be made to save the little fellows arm.
He was hurt at the noon hour and kept
in school nearly two hours before he
was allowed to go home 1t IS a pit
ty that a school teacher who has the
sole supervision over the little ones at
school could not notice the seriousness
of the case sooner, especially when the
arm was broken entirely and dangling
from the elbow. and the little fellow
moaning with pain. Sometimes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
Do YOU
Want TO JOIN?

There is a movement on foot in this
city to form a cavalry troop. This of
course is preliminary step to pre-
pare for war. Mr.. Richard Gibson of
this city, a member Of the National
Guard has consented to help raise a
troop of cavalry in Grand Rapids.
Thus far there has been twenty who
have indicated desire to join. They
are: J. D. LETTERS, NJ. Cypress, George
Damitz, Howard Lyons, Sumner Nc
Swain, Leslie Hill, Addison Philleo,
James Chamberlain, Joseph L. Rich
ards, Archie Doughty, George Nc
Grath, Mahlon McSwain, Henry Smith,
Robert McNamee, Walter McNamee,
Stanley Fadner, Floyd Barton, Walter
Sullivan, George Steinke, Leo Con-
way.
The young men who desire to join
and become members of this cavalry
troop may apply of Richard Gibson, OF
at Joe Wheir's restaurant, Gets
Bowling Office, or of Earl Hill al
Johnson & Hill's store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

judgment is more valuable than edu-
cation especially when life and limb
are considered.
At the Caucus last Saturday the fol-
lowing town officers were nominated:
Chairman, D. H. Parks; Supervisors,
Fred Taylor, George Cartmill, Frank
Altenberg, Thomas Gale; Treasurer,
Leo Pierce, Alex WORKABLE; Assessor,
John Porter; Clerk, w. H. Calkins;
Justice, Edgar Williams; Constables.
Harry Slack, Thos. Hodson, Geo. War
ner. With a good opposition and the
wet and dry question, ALVEY time is
expected at the Election.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
ONCE MORE
WEMOURN
Mrs. Peter Reiland Died at Riverview
Hospital This Morning at Five
o'clock

Mrs. Eva Reiland, the beloved wife
OF Peter Reiland, was taken seriously
1T with kidney trouble on Wednesday
|; st. Her condition continued to grow
orsc and on Friday a consultation of
physicians was held ana some doubt
vas il their minds as to just the cause
of the trouble A specialist was sent
for from Green Bay, but was unable to
ccme, but they sent Dr. Carter, who
they recommended highly in their
stead lie left Green Bay on Satur-
day morning but on account of the
snow blockade did not reach here IN
til Sunday noon. After making a care
full examination it was decided that
the only hope of saving her life was
an operation. SO she was prepared
and transferred to Riverview Hospi-
tai where an operation was held the
san afternoon 1t was found that the
cause of trouble was a stone in the
kidney. On account of her weakened
condition she was unable to rally from
the operation and died at five o'clock
Monday morning. Mrs. Reiland was
conscious to the last and recognized
her husband and talked with him up
to just few minutes before she pass
ed away. Mrs Reiland's death at this
time IS very sad, from the fact that
she leaves an infant son born, Jan
uary 5, 1917 She appeared to be in
her former good health until Wednes-
day last, when she was taken serious
ly i'll Besides this infant son, she
leaves one son, Clarence Il years old
and her husband to mourn her sudden
taking away She was looking for
ward to the occupying of new home
that is being erected on Baker street
and approaching completion Every
thing to live for Now her husband
and little family are left to mourn and
grieve her absence. Those who knew
Mrs. Reiland will remember her as a
woman of excellent traits of charac-
ter, of jovial jolly disposition, always
had a pleasant word and a smile for
those with whom she was acquainted
with. A member of the Catholic
church, an active worker in all church
doings, in society, and woman great
ly endeared by those who knew her
best. She has responded to the last
call and we all mourn her departure
Mrs. Eva Reiland was born in Belle
Chester, Mimi, August %, 1882. She
was educated in the parochial schools
in the city of her birth. She was mar
ried to Peter Reiland at Mazeppa,
Mimi, October %, 1902. Five years
later they sold out there and came to
Grand Rapids, in 1907 and have re-
sided here ever since.
She also leaves to mourn, one sister
Mrs. J N. Reiland of this city and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
INSTITUTES SUIT
FOR $4,000

Carl w. Mason, associate editor of
the Stevens Point Journal, John Pop
pendick, Jr., managing editor of the
Milwaukee Sentinel and the Sentinel
Co., Of Milwaukee are defendants in
a 10000 damage suit instituted by
DR.. F. A. Walters, Mayor of Stevens
Point. The suit is for alleged libel
and Mayor Walters is represented by
Attorney A. L. Smogeski of Stevens
Point. There are four causes of ac-
ton, based upon articles published in
the Milwaukee Sentinel last Nov. 21,
y, p, and "a. The case will proba-
bly, be tried at the May term of Cir
cult court, in Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
DEATH Of MRS,
ROSE ANN
FARRELL

Mrs. Rose Farrell, the beloved
wife of NJ. J. Farrell, died Tuesday
morning, March 20, at five o'clock.
The cause of death was complication
of diseases. Mrs. Farrell has been
in poor health for several years and
was confined to her bed for the past
three weeks. She was born in Kill
more, Ireland, August 20, 1850, and
was IS years and months, and "a
days old when she passed away.
She was married to Matthew Far
rell, January 1, 1870 and they came
to Pewaukee, Wis, in June 1880, and
spent the summer with her aunt, Mrs.
James Gaynor They came to Grand
Rapids in October of the same year,
where she has lived ever since. This
union was blessed with seven children,
five daughters and two sons, all of
whom with her husband survive her.
They are: Mrs. W. J. Basteen, of
Hartford, Wis, Mrs. VIM. Coyle of
Rhinelander, Mrs w. L. Hall, Sioux
City, Iowa, Mrs. Nellie Dolan and
Mrs. VIM. wager of this city, and two
sons, Matthew J. and Mike Farrell
both Of this city.
The funeral will probably take place
Thursday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

FOR MISS
PHILLEO
Delightful Social Function Given For
Bride to Be.

The Hotel Dixon was the scene of
delightful function on Saturday
noon, when the Mesdames Irmagarde
Morrison and Harold Arpin entertain
ed at a one-thirty o'clock luncheon in
honor of Miss Rena Pnilleo, one of
the spring brides. The dining room
was beautifully decorated for the e.
vent, st. Patrick's Day novelties be-
ing used to enhance the beauty of the
table Covers were laid for twelve
guests and a lovely five course menu
was served
The place cards and favors were
very dainty, the predominating col
ors being in green and white, while
beautiful cut flowers placed here and
there further embellished the beauty
of the affair.
At the conclusion of the luncheon,
the guests played Auction Bridge, Hiss
Philleo being successful in winning the
favors for playing high.
Miss Philleo was presented with a
beautiful corsage of mignonette and
sweet peas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
ARPIN

Merchant John Loschky has pur-
chased new check writer.
Mrs. A. Whitman is just recovering
from a severe attack of grippe.
Mrs. VIM. Martin who has been very
sick the past week is able to be a
round again.
Mrs. D. D. Brown and Mrs. I. P.
Goude have returned from their trip
to Chicago.
Mrs. w. Ludwig of Marshfeld visit
ed with her sister Mrs. Chas. Setz-
korn the past week
Herman Larson left for the Dakotas
Monday where he expects to spend the
summer months, getting rich.
A farm near Bethel belonging to T.
J. Jones of West Allis, was recently
rented by man from Milwaukee who
took possession of same Saturday.
The ladies' club held meeting at
the bank Monday afternoon. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Chas. Setzkorn; vice-pres-
ident Mrs. Ed. Morris; secty. Mrs.J
Stahl; treasurer, Mrs H. L. Moffat
The chief business of this club will be
to boost Arpin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
ANNUAL
SCHOOL
MEETING

According to the published notice
40 residents of the city assembled at
the Lincoln High school auditorium
last night where the annual school
meeting was held.
The annual reports were read and
discussed. The visiting nurse pro-
position was talked over. The follow
ing were elected for the board of the
ensuing year:
W. H. Reeves, first ward to succeed
himself.
J, R. Raglan, second ward to succeed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
BIRTHDAY
PART

Mrs. Fred Otto entertained num-
Der of her friends on Tuesday after
noon at her home on Fifteenth avenue
in honor Of her forty-eighth birthday
anniversary. Several hours were
spent in social converse after which
dainty luncheon was served. Mrs.
Otto was the recipient Of many beau
tiful gifts.
in this play as crook, a part he has
never before taken. This picture is
one of the most laughable and yet
thrilling stories possible to conceive
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

three brothers, Anthony Casper Of
Cudworth, Canada; Joseph Casper of
Belle Chester, MINI, and John Cas-
per, Of st. Paul, MINI. The funeral
services will be held on Wednesday
morning at nine-thirty o'clock from
SIS. Peter & Paul church, Rev Father
Reding officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

himself.
w. F. Kellogg and T. W. Brazeau
~
third ward to succeed themselves.
81 Guy 0. Babcock, fourth ward to sue
coed himself.
Otto Bein, fifth ward to succeed him
self.
Al. Voss sixth ward to succeed Rev.
H. B. Johnson.
Mrs. Don Waters, sixth ward to sue
coed Lacy Horton.
c. a. Hatch, seventh ward to sue
coed himself.
James Nash, eighth ward to succeed
J. W. Natwick.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Mr.. Fl. H. Hecox returned from Gar
field, Kansas to this city on Thursday
last and remained here during the
week at J. P. Horizons boarding house
He brought along samples of Kansas
wheat raised by his son Philo, which
goes 81 pounds to the bushel. Tho the
country down there is beautiful he
says he prefers to live in Wood county.
October 20, 1851
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
MAXIMUM
SALARIES $50

Beloit, Wis, March 10. = Grade
school teachers are jubilant here today
following the granting of salary i'll
creases of $40 a month. The maxi
mum salary for grade school teachers
now is $75 a month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

GAME

The Grand Rapids basketball team
will go to Wausau tomorrow where
they will play an elimination game
with the Wittenberg high school team,
for the purpose of seeing which team
shall compete in the Lawrence tourna-
ment at Appleton next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
LAKE SHORE
LEAGUE

Milwaukee, Wis, March 10 The
annual meeting of the Lake Shore lea
que is to be held here tonight. The
following cities are members Of the
league: Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Man
itowoc, Green Bay, Kenosha and Ra-
cine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

At the annual school meeting of
school District No. 1, Marshfeld,
held on the last Monday of August, the
following officers were elected:
Clerk-E. S. Renne.
Treasurer-Fred Vollmar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Mrs, S, N. Whittlesey and Frank
Garrison are both active clerks in
Garrison & Whittlesey's dry goods de-
partment. They both seem to be at
home in a dry goods store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

John Bell, of Waterlo, has moved in
to this county and intends to stay, hav-
ing located on the farm in Seneca
known as the John Ray place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Mrs. A. S. Lord of Meadville, Pa,
mother of Mr.. Lord of this city arrived
here Tuesday. She expects to remain
about two months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
COURT
ADJOURNED

Circuit Court has been adjourned
and the jury dismissed, Judge B. B.
Parks will return on April 9, and take
up court matters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Mrs. B. j. Thompson, of Mankato,
Kansas, arrived in this city, Friday
morning accompanied by her two lit
tie boys, Louis and Bernard. They
are visiting Mrs. Balderston and fam
ily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Miss Douglas and Mrs. T, J. Coop
er have returned from their visit a
mong relatives in Sank county. Miss
Douglas will teach the primary depart
ment in our school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Mrs. H. G. Smith and sister Corde-
LA Howes, leavetoday for Brookings,
Dakota, the home of the former
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Geo. B. Mcmillan of Wautoma made
us short call Monday. Mr.. NJ. is
interested in our cranberry marshes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Grand Rapids people VIII find il
worth while to read the ADVERTISE
ments in the Reporter every day. Com
mence today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Mrs. E. La Vigne and son Edmonde
are visiting N. Higbee's people in Can
ton, Missouri.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Our Elder brother E. H. Fontaine,
who resides in Central City, Colorado,
and Miss Nellie Collins of the same
place were married on Tuesday, the
goth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

President Garfield has been moved
from Washington to Long Branch and
is doing we'll and will probably pull
through yet We hope so.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Married on the Goth inst. at the re-
sidence of the brides father in Hur-
leyvillel by Rev. P. S. Bennett, Mr..
Chas. j. Gaming and Miss Azelena An
drews.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

October 13, 1881
Mike Lesselyoung is very low with
intermittant fever. He is being cared
for at the Butterfeld residence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Another of our old citizens has pass
ed away. This time it is M. Rourke
after an illness of only afew days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

j. B. Anderson and wife of Chelsea,
were visiting Mrs. Ripley and fam
lily the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22
September %, 1881

September %, 1851
The Commercial Hotel of CentraRa
was formerly opened to the public on
Monday. 1t is now the most desirable
hotel to stop at in the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Married on Monday, Sept. 5, 1881
at the residence of the brides father,
by Rev. j. S. Norris. Mr.. Chauncey
B. Stone and Miss Gala J. Lessig, both
of Doudville, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Married at the residence of Mr.. r.
B. Emmes in this city by H. w. Lord,
Mr.. John O'Day and Miss Mary Still
well both of this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

The death of Mrs. Susie NJ. Pitt,
wife of Thos. W. Pitts occurred on the
.21st nit at Pittsville.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Mrs. J. w. Cochran an dchildren are
visiting friends in St, Louis. They ex-
pect to be absent three weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Directors. A. Arnold.
The meeting voted to raise 5000 for
teachers wages and incidental purpos-
es.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

Miss Rilla Smith has gone to St.
Paul for a short time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-22

September s, ISL
Edward Lynch is employed in the
First National Bank.
Mr.. ". B. Riggs and family go to
Belleville, Canada, today.
Miss Mamie Witter is visiting rela-
tives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Miss Maria Reeves and Angelic
Fontaine returned from Sparta Satur-
day.
f. S. King has moved into the house
formerly owned by c. o. Baker.
The border vidette., 1917-05-26
RESOLUTION. .

RESOLVED that Articles I, IT. III,
 W, VI and VII of the Articles of In | corporation of THE NoGALEs ELECTRIC
 LIGHT, ICE & WATER Go. be. and the
 same are hereby amended to read as
 follows:
 | The name of said corporation Is THE MORALES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER | COMPANY
 The nature of the business and the | objects and purposes for which this
 corporation is formed are:
 | 1. To generate. produce, accomu-
 late, sell and distribute electricity and | electromotive force. and to supply, sell and dispose of the same as power for | lighting, heating and motive purposes; |; | to carry on the business of lighting | cities. towns, villages, streets, build | ings-public or priyate-by means of electricity; to construct, build, pur-
 chase, lease or otherwise acquire, main tain, own and operate electric power, heating end lighting plants and to lay,
 construct, erect, maintain. owa and operate electric light and power lines, subwavs, cond uits, cables, wires, poles
 and all necessary appurtenRnces and appliances connected with or pertain ing to electric lighting, heating and
 power systems; to buy, sell, export and import. deal in, repair or alter fixtures, chandeliers, electroliers, brackets,
 
 mos. and electrical machinery and ap- pliances; to d 10 electrical work of every kind and description; including cleo tric wiring and installation Of any and all kinds of electrical apparati, ap- pliances and machinery, and to do any and every act and thing that may be appurtenan incidental to or necessary in connection with the foregoing pur poses; 10 manufacture. prepare. store, preserve, pack, keep, buy, sell, import and export, deal in and transport all kinds of ice; to erect, establish. manu facture, make, construct, acquire, hold, operate, buy, sell, import and export, trade and deal in all kinds ot refrigerat- ing plants, ice machines, ice making apparatus and refrigerating processes; and to do any and every act and thing necessary convenient and proper for the carrying on of a general electric and ice manufacturing business; to ac pose of franchises, rights of way, and all kinds and classes of rights, privileges and licenses necessary and proper in the carrying on of it's general business.
 To invest in, take over, buy, sell, | pledge and exchange stocks, shares, bonds and securities of this corpora tion. and also all other companies, advance upon, hold in trust, sell or dispose of any of the estments afore- | said; to hold. purchase or otherwise l acquire. sell, assign. transfer, mort | gage, pledge or otherwise dispose of l shares of the capital stock. bonds and | securities issued or created by other | corporations and persons and while | the holder thereof. to exercise all the ! rights and privileges of ownership, in cluding the right to vote thereon; to | cause or allow the legal title, estate | and interest In any property acquired,
The border vidette., 1917-05-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
 U. S. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Winifred Brown Uyttenhove, of Canon, Ariz., deserted wife of Henrl J. Uyttenhove, who, on March 3, 1915, made Homestead Entry, No. O24644, for the SW4 SlV4, section 13, SE4 SE4, sec tion II, NE4 NE4, section 23, and NW4 NW4, section 24, Town ship 24 s., Range r East, C.. and s. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make con- mu ta tion Proof, to estab blish claim to the land above described, be- fore w. A. O'Connor, U. $. Com missioner, at Nogales, Arizona, on the 11th day of June. 1917.
 Claimant names as witnesses: ::
 William G. Brown, Harold J. Brown, Thomas P. Thompson, Victor J. Wager, all of Nogales, Arizona.
 J. L. IRWIN, 5-5-5t. Register.