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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
BIG VERDICS
SECURED

The Minnesota Supreme Court has
just handed down a decision sustain
ing the Ramsey County District
Courts award of $4,000 damages, in
favor of J. W. Eckert, a pressman, Of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, against Chi
cago & Rock Island Ry. Co, for per
sonal injuries, He was represented
by Walter D. Corrigan, F. H. Hanna
ford and Henry Mahoney, attorneys
Of Milwaukee.
On December 26th, 1914, at Chicago,
Eckert was run down while riding in
an automobile, by a Rock Island pas
senger train, at a public crossing. lie
suffered a severe injury to his right
arm and left leg. The recovery is one
of the largest ever awarded in the
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
DEATHOF
Louis AKEY
From TUESDAYS DailY.1

(IIOIu 1u6SudJ bdIly.t
The relatives and friends of Louis
Akey, were greatly surprised to learn
of his death at Hine-thirty this morn
ing at the home of Mrs. Chas. Daily
on Eighth street south, after a short
illness with stomach trouble. He was
taken i'll last Thursday, his wife and
daughter have been in Wausau where
the daughter has been attending bust
ness college. They returned home on
Saturday night on account of his ill
ness and his death was a great shock
to them. Mr.. Akey has been faith
full employee of Mr.. and Mrs Chas,
DAILY for the past 20 years and was
like one of the family. He leaves to
mourn besides his wife and daughter
his father and mother, Mrs Louis Liv-
ernash of Rudolph, Mrs. Carl Yeter
of Ladysmith, Mrs. Chas. Karnatz of
Frank Akey, Mrs. B. st.
Denis, Mrs. John Meyers, Mrs, Fred
Piltz, all of Rudolph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
KUEHLNAN-
NILLENBACH
From Tuesdays Daily.)

The marriage of Miss Fern Millen-
bach, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Millenbach and Edward Kuehlman
took place last evening at seven thirty
o'clock at the home of the bride Rev.
R. J. Locke Of the Congregational
church performed the ceremony. Miss
Mae Love acted as bridesmaid and
Claire Millenbach, brother Of the
bride acted as best nan. As the bri-
dial party entered the parlor where
the ceremony took place, the strains
of Lohengren's wedding march were
played by Miss Bernice Eggert.
After the ceremony a four course
supper was served, covers being laid
for twenty-six, only the immediate
relatives being present. The decora-
tions in the dining room were II pink
and white, cut flowers being used pro-
fusely.
The newly weds left on the evening
Milwaukee train for short honey
moon after which they will go to Chi
cago where they will reside and where
Mr.. Kuehlman has a position with the
De Pree Chemical Drug Co.
Both of the young people are pop
ular in the social circles of Grand
Rapids. The bride has until recently
been employed by the Johnson & Hill
Co as cashier in grocery department,
while the groom has been assistant
pharmacist at the Wood County Drug
store for a couple of years. The Re-
porter unites with their many friends
| in extending congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
BRYANOPENS
DRY Fight
IN CAPITAL.
Van Hise Must Explain Why He Let
CommOner Speak in W
Building.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 23.- When
Wisconsin goes dry it viii be all over
but the shouting ia the fight against
the liquor traffic." declared William
J. Bryan at a mass meeting tonight
which opened a statewide prohibition
campaign.
Mr.. Bryan said that because "W;s-
consin had been made famous in
some quarters by certain kinds Of
beer the state is not necessarily
doomed to the wet column"
The state assembly late today ad-
opted Joint resolution summoning
Charles H. Van Hise Of the University
to explain on what authority Max
Eastman, socialist, was denied per
mission to speak in a university
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
WHITE WAY
WORKDELAYED

Beaver Dam, Wis, 23.-Completion
of Beaver DAMS White Way will pro
badly not be completed until spring,
because of the severe cold weather.
While the material Of construction
are here, it is not expected that work
of installing the cable through the
street can be attempted until April ar
May, because of the nature of the IN
der pavement work.
The money to build the thorough
fare, which it is predicted will equal
anything like it in the state, was rails
ed by public subscription
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
POLISH PRIEST
CONFERENCE
From Thursdays Daily.

Rev. F. c. Ciszewski, pastor of the
Polish Catholic church on the west
side entertained at his home and school
a large number of priests at a confer
ence Of the La Crosse Catholic diocese
Tuesday and Wednesday this week, The
following priests were present at the
conference: Very Rev. Andrew Cara
of Independence; Rev. James Cara Of
Pine Creek: Rev. Theopolus Vogak of
Winona, Mimi; Rev. Louis Orlik of
Friendship; Rev. Leo Pollack of Ne
cedah; Rev Lucin Kufel Of La Crosse;
Rev, John Grabowski of Winona,
Mimi; Rev. Francis Baroczak of Ar
cadia; Rev. Louis Mscisv of North
Creek; Rev. Francis Kulig, Of Castle;
Rev Francis Brzostoviz of Stanley;
Rev. John Polbiecki Of Mosinee; Rev.
John Karcz of Hatley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
NOTICE OF SALE.

State of Wisconsin-Circuit Court
Wood County.
Portage Mortgage Loan & Trust
Company, Wisconsin Trust Company
Plaintiff, VS.. Mary A. Roberts, Frank
E. Roberts, E. P Arpin and Bertha
Arpin; Charles A. Krause Milling
Company, a Wisconsin corporation;
Parkinson-Ma Lumber Company,
| a Wisconsin corporation; W A Mar
ling, H. G. Tate and Florence Webb
Tate, W. J. Liddy, Ralph Roberts and
Verla Roberts, Defendants.
By virtue Of judgment and decree,
Of foreclosure and sale in the above
entitled action, rendered and entered
therein on the 21st day of January.
1916, at special term Of the Circuit
Court for Wood County, held at the
court house in the City of Stevens
Point, in Portage County, Wisconsin,
commencing on the 21st day of Jan
uary, 1916, and on the 21st day of
January, 1916, and in accordance with
the statutes in such case made and
provided, | shall, on the 18th day of
March, 1917, at the hour of 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon of said day, at the
North door of the Court House in the,
City Of Grand Rapids, Wood County
Wisconsin,, expose for sale and sell at
public auction or vendue to the high
est bidder for cash, the following de-
scribed pieces or parcels of land, sit
uate, lying and being in the County
Of Wood, and State of Wisconsin, to-
wit:
The Southwest quarter (sw4) Of
the Northeast quarter (neA), the
Southeast quarter of the Northeast
quarter (seA ne ~, and the North
half of the Southeast quarter (n12
se14) of Section No. Twenty-three
(23); all of Section No. Twenty-four
(24); all in Township No. Twenty
one (2D North, of Range No. Five
% East; in Wood County, Wiscon-
sin.
J. E. NORMINGTON,
Sheriff, Wood County, Wisconsin
Dated at the Sherif's office this
22nd day of January, 1917
H. E. Andrews, Plaintiffs Attorney.
CIV,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
A. L. FONTAINE, Publisher.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 1917.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
IN ADV ANCE

On account Of the high cost of ev-
erything in the production of a news
paper including the cost of the print
paper, all newspapers of the country
are obliged to get down to the "cash
in advance" principle Everything
that enters into the newspaper bust
ness including the job work, the raw
material has risen from Is to 200 per
cent. To make the most of the cir
cumstances, a cash business is obi
gatory, therefore, all weekly subscrip-
tons that are not paid for 1917, will
be discontinued until they are.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
REV. LEUTHER
IS HONORED
From Thursdays DaiIf.

+ rom thursdays DaIlf.
About two hundred members of the
Catholic church assembled at Fores-
ters' hall last evening in honor of Fa-
Their Hilary Leuther the new assist
ant to Father Reding in the Catholic
church work in this city. He was Civ
en- very cordial greeting by every
body and made to feel that he was
cordially welcomed in the city of
Grand Rapids by members of the
church and friends of that congrega-
ton. Short addresses were made by
the clergymen present, and members
Of the order of Foresters. Mrs. Ar
thur Mulroy oficiated at the piano
and Mrs. G. J. Kaudy and Arthur Null
roy rendered several vocal selections
that were very cordially received. A
banquet was served by the Foresters
that was partaken of with relish by the
large gathering present. The infor-
NAL and cordial greeting that Father
Leuther received will long be remem-
bered by him. To the many kind
greetings that ne received in the ad-
dresses, he responded very graciously
in most fitting and appropriate man
ner. Those who were present say,
that the entire evenings entertain
ment was one of pleasure, sociability
and profit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
Are We Neglecting Opportunities?

Are We Neglecting Opportunities?
It is very easy to find fault and crit
icize, but harder matter to perform.
What we have to offer in this article
is not in the way of criticism, but
simply a matter of taking inventory
Of business opportunities. Is the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton and its officers tagging in their
interests and have they neglected OPP
portunities to slip thru their fingers?
In an interview with one of our bu-
siness men he called our attention to
the following: 'You know that Grand
Rapids has many natural advantages.
Why are we standing still? You re
member that some time ago c. E.
bIougeII OF MafShneld was IN TINS city
trying to get a foothold for the cree
ton of hotel. Later he was here
trying to interest our business men in
a wholesale grocery. Later he start
ed in Marshfeld and is doing an i'm
mense business, not only in the hotel
line, but in the wholesale grocery and
cheese business. Later there was a
man here from Winona, Mimi, look
ing for an opening to start in the
wholesale grocery business. He didn't
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
IN Justice COURT
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

VIM. Jackson was found this morn
ing at one o'clock by Officer Louis
Painter, near the Eagle Hotel in an
intoxicated condition laying in the
snow. He was arrested and taken be-
fore Judge Calkins, where he pleaded
guilty to being drunk and was given
ten days in the county jail with instruc
lions to leave town Immediately after
the ten days expire. Jackson claims
st. Paul as his home. He was poorly
clad and with the thermometer at 80
degrees below zero it is fortunate that
he was found when he was as he might
have persisted. Jackson has been in
the city for the past six weeks selling
ironing boards and fuel saver powder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
BETHEL

There is lots Of sickness around
Bethel.
The Academy store is going out Of
business. Sales every day this week.
Geo. F. Hyde left for Minneapolis
last Thursday where he will visit lis
daughter who resides there.
Mrs. Arthur Baker and mother, who
have been so very sick, are reported
better. Mrs. Bakers little son has
also been sick.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
BACK FROM
THESOUTH
(FrOm Tuesdays Daily.

Elmer Zeaman returned from Mil
waukee last night. He was member
of company F. First Wisconsin Infan-
try and enlisted in Milwaukee and was
discharged there this week. He has
been down south with his company
for seven months. He will visit his
parents and friends in this city for
two weeks when he will return to Mill
waukee and resume his work as a
street car conductor in that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
HOT WET AND DRY FIGHT AT
EAU CLAIRE IN THE SPRING

Eau Claire, Wis, Jan. pa red
hot wet and dry fight is coming here
this spring. The local ministerial as
ISOLATION is circulating a petition to
have the question submitted to the vo-
tiers. The vets are greasing their ma
chinery also and both sides are prepar-
ing for the hottest fight in years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
DEATH Of MRS.
theron LYONS
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Walter S. Gardner received a tele-
gram abouttwo o'clock this afternoon
announcing the death of his sister,
Mrs. Theron Lyons, who died today at
her home in St. Maries, Idaho. The
message stated that Mrs. Lyons had
died this morning and that they would
leave on Wednesday for this city
bringing the body for burial Further
particulars of her illness and death
are not known,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25

State of Wisconsin, in Circuit Court.
for Wood County.
Oftelie and Stondall Land Company.
a Wisconsin Corporation, plaintiff, vs.
G. Fl. Dunn, Mrs. G. H. Dunn, if any,
and all of his heirs, if any, defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN,
TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of
this summons, exclusive of the day of
service, and defend the above entitl-
ed action in the court aforesaid; and
in case of your failure so to do, judg--
ment will be rendered against you &C
cording to the demand of the Cent.
plant; of which copy is herewith
served upon you.
Goggins, Brazeau & Goggins, Plain
tif's Attorneys. P. o. Address.
Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wiscon4
sin. 6tw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25

get any encouragement and therefore
didn't come. He was a representative
of an old established firm. Some
time after this man was here to start
a shoe factory and he was allowed to
go without any answer. He went to
Jefferson and succeeded in establish
ing a shoe business and he has made
a great success. It will be remember
ed that Mr.. Felker who failed to in
terest anyone in his business. His
factory is doing a fine business and
is located in the city of Marshfeld. In
this same Interview the party asked
question as to whether it were posi-
bic that Grand Rapids didn't want any
more manufacturing industries? We
assured him that we didn't think there
was any business man in Grand Rap
ids that was satisfied that we had in
dustries enough. He went on to say
that Grand Rapids was very favorably
located for shipping purposes having
four railroads. He said further that
we have one Of the best summer re
sorts in Wisconsin, but there are very
few outside of our own city that know
anything about it and he didn't think
our own people realized it fully. Sum
r~er visitors are a great advertising
medium as they call attention to the
natural resources of a place that no
other advertising can. He suggested
why it wouldn't be a good idea for the
Secretary of the NJ. & M. Association
to take up this matter with the several
railroads and ask them to advertise
our city in their summer literature.
He said there was an opening here at
present for a wholesale grocery, whole
sale fruit house, also house to car
~ paper and notions. He also spoke
of this being a splendid place for a
transfer warehouse for the distribut-
ion of articles that could be shipped
in here, in car loads, and distributed
within radius of so miles. Such as:
| Nails, sugar, syrup, vinegar, stoves
dried fruit, and lot of other articles
We admit that there are many
good things that Grand Rapids coulC
and would enjoy which would increase
the magnitude of our business and in
crease our population and in every
way be beneficial, but often times i
requires an investment of considerable
capital on the part of some of our To-
cal men to encourage these enterpriz
| es. Our experience with several thai
| could mention have been failures anC
for that reason the matter of taking
stock with comparative strangers t.
develope new industries is usually at
tended with considerable risk l be
lieve I express the sentiment of thu
business men of Grand Rapids whel
| say, that they are all willing to d.
everything within their power towards
the up-building of Grand Rapids
when assured that their help will brins
results. Let us take an inventory O
ourselves during the balance of Janu
airy and start in on the First of Feb
ruary and see if we can do something
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
MORE ROOM FOR
THE CITY'S OFFICES

Menasha, Wis, Jan. 22.-Cramped
quarters at the city hall have result
ed in the deaths of two city treasurers
said Mayor N. G. Remmel here recent
ly, in making plea for additional
space for city offices. Another build
ing probably will be leased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25

building recently while Mr.. Bryan
was permitted to address a mass mee1-
ing tonight in a university building.
The resolution now goes to the
senate.
The reference as to Mr.. Bryan as
a dry propagandist" was stricken
from the measure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
and profit

State of Wisconsin, in County Court
for Wood County.
In the Matter of the Guardianship
of Ella Allerton, Insane.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
to all creditors of Ella Allerton, in
sane, that from and after the date
hereof up to and including May, ID,
1917 be and the same is fixed as the
time within which all creditors must
present their claims
NOTICE is FURTHER GIVEN,
that all of said claims will be examin-
ed and adjusted before this Court at
the Court House in the City of Grand
Rapids on the 18th day of May, 1917,
and all creditors are hereby notified
thereof.
Dated January 16, 1917. <a
By the Court; z
w. J. CONWAY, County Judge.
Chas. E. Briere, Attorney for Es-
tate. 4tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25

Sager Dick an Indian, of Wittenb9rg
appeared before Judge Calkins this
morning and pleaded guilty to the
charge Of being drunk and destroying
furniture. He was given sixty days
in the county jail and must replace
the furniture he broke which amounted
to about $40.
Sager Dick was married several
years ago to Anna White, a daughter
of Ed. White, Indian, who live six
miles west of town near Burberry
Ridge. Later the couple separated
and Dick went to Wittenberg to re
side, Mrs. Dick and two children con-
tinuing to reside near her fathers
home. On Saturday Dick came to
town and went to the home of Mrs.
Dick in an intoxicated condition. Mrs
Dick was not at home and in her alb
sence Dick smashed up several pieces
of furniture. He was arrested and
appeared in court today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
Thrift Day
Will Soon be Here

February 3rd is now observed in
almost every section Of this great
land as Thrift Day.
It is day not for idleness, but for
effort; not for spending but for saw
ing.
We urge all to join in the celebra-
ton of an added thrift habit which
leads to health, happiness and pros
perity.
On February 3rd, countless people
will get ahead by opening Bank Ac-
counts. Others will add to accounts
already started.
Whv not do likewise?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25

Certain thoughts are prayers.
There are moments when, whatever
be the attitude Of the body, the soul
is on its knees"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
ON BRIEF VISIT.
From Merrill Herald:

from NeErlL Herald;
Mrs. o. Mckee departed last eve
ming for Grand Rapids, where she
will visit with her husband, who is
employed in the Offices of the Con-
sOlidated Paper company. She will
also visit at Appleton and Waukegan
before returning to this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25

Children have more need of mod
els than of critics"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
VESPER

Residents of Vesper and vicinity are
requested to send or telephone news
items to
Mrs. Ray Bean, Correspondent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25
J. E. NORMINGTON.

Sheriff, Wood County, Wisconsin
Dated at the Sheriff's office this
22nd day of January, 1917.
H E. Andrews, Plaintiffs Attorney.
CIV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-25

Why not do likewise?
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-08-02
LOCAL and PERSONAL

DR.. Tilton is absent from his dem
tai office with his children, on a sum-
mer vacation In the vicinity Of Pros
pect.
M. c. Reed and wife expect to
leave right away for camping trip
to the mountains, to be gone about
ten days or two weeks. He had not
decided Just where he would 60 when
East seen.
Mrs. Simons has in new felts and
satin hats at reasonable prices. Sum-
mer hats less than cost. 26 Pioneer
avenue, opposite First National Bank.
20-2t
Mr.. and Mrs. Monte Briggs, accom-
panied by young nephew, left Tues
day morning in the family car for a
visit with relatives In the Yaquina
bay region.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Nininger and
daughter Cassie, Mrs. Mark Carl, OF
Santa Ana, Cal, are visiting old Ash
land friends, the guests of their son,
A. c. Nininger, the White House gro
Ger. They attended the Dunkard
church convention at Wichita Kan,
and were en- route home via Idaho.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-08-02
MY FARM HOME.

A little house among the hills, nes-
tied out of sight.
It takes the traveller unawares and
fills him with delight.
In the springtime, when the hills are
green and the flowers start,
1t makes picture that is stamped
forever on my heart.
There's an atmosphere of wholesome
ness about this little farm;
1t seems so calm and peaceful, so far
away from harm.
A spirit of contentment settles round
me when I'm there;
I feel completely happy, it has ban
ished every care.
The creek that flows below the house
cools the summer air;
1t seems to me still can see the old
pine standing there.
Even the old foot-bridge brings re-
membrance of the past
1t brings to my mind the happy day
when | was there the last.
And from the hill behind the house
there is a perfect view;
A panorama of the valley is there
alluring you.
The picture of the house and barns
would make an artist try
To capture it, for would 1t not de-
light the artist eye?
A spirit sweet pervades the place and
all its shady dells
This spirit is girl, and this is where
she dwells.
She'd give charm to any place, any
where she went,
And when I'm there 1t is no wonder
that I'm quite content.
When I'm in town, so far away,
called there by duty stern,
Do you wonder that it's to this place
my thoughts begin to turn?
What a lovely combination this home
and girl would be!
When Pm tired and lonely it's the
very place for me.
Sometime I hone To be there with a
right to call 1t home
Free to loaf and think and wonder.
free the hills to roam.
It's the goal Of my ambition, this
home among the hills.
This place and the girl that lives
there, my heart with rapture
fills. w. ]. T.