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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-06
PASSING ON
OF {. {. PACKARD

Grand Rapids has lost an ideal citi-
zen in the death of c. G. Packard and
we all mourn his passing on. His wife
loses an affectionate helpmate, and the
children a devoted father and counse-
lor. His place at the family freside
cannot be replaced and he will be
greatly missed there. The children
in Grand Rapids will miss Grandpa
Packard, as he was familiarly known
| by the children. He was never so busy
but what he had time for a pleasant
word for all children. He loved them
all dearly. Grandpa Packard was
great lover of children, horses and
dogs, and he was always happy when
with them. In his death, a useful .and
we'll spent life was ended. He will be
greatly missed by everyone who en-
joyed his acquaintance.
Charles Cyrus Packard was born in
Pennington, Maine, April 80, 1888.
He was "a years old last April. He
was of Scotch-English parentage and
always enjoyed pretty good health
until his last days. His early school
ing was in the public schools of Farm
ington, Maine. Later he attended
private school at Ellsworth, Maine,
where his education was completed.
He went to Boston and was employed
in the city until the war broke out,
when he enlisted in the U. S. Army
in 26th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf, and
served five years. At the close of the
war he returned to Lowell, Massa-
chusetts, where he was married to
Miss Anna Isabelle King, of st. Steph-
ems, n. B., in 1869, where they resided
for five years. Then they moved to
Portland, Maine, where he prepared
himself for the ministry and was or
dained as Baptist minister. He af-
terwards officiated as a pastor Of a
church at Kennebunk, Maine. Later
he moved back to Lowell, Mass. In
the meantime his brother DIR. VIM.
Packard of Lowell, had taken sick and
gone west to Wisconsin, and settled in
Pittsville, Wood County, where he died
later During his brothers illness Mr..
and Mrs. C. C. Packard and family
came west and located in Pittsville in
1886. From Pittsville the deceased
went to Winona, Minnesota, where he
was superintendent of the Winona
Milling Company until the mill was
destroyed by fire three years later.
After the fire he moved back to Pitts
vile upon his farm. When he sold
his farm they lived in California and
Washington for nearly two years
when they came to Grand Rapids to
live IA years ago.
Mr.. Packard was a christian man Of
exemplary habits and character who
will be kindly remembered for his
many virtues. Peace and eternal rest
is his to enjoy.
He leaves to mourn a loving wife
and one daughter, Mrs. W. H. McGlyn
and four grandchildren.
The funeral services took place Tues
day morning from the house, the Rev.
Father Johannes Rockstroh officiating.
The Masonic Order had charge of
the services at the cemetery where the
Masonic ritual service was rendered
by the officers of that order. The
deceased was member of the Masonic
order for over so years. He was also
member of the G. A. R. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful.
The closing services of his life were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-06
simple and beautiful just as the de-
ceased would have had them if he
could have directed them.
new STORE
ENJ0YSA
LARGE TRADE

Messrs. Kleberg & Hickman, pro-
prietors Of the "Cash and Garry"
store, report successful patronage.
Their opening day, September /, was
largely attended and everybody ap-
peared to appreciate the cash discount
which they enjoyed by being willing
to carry their merchandise home
They believe that the cash and carry
system will be a success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-06
Open to Visitors.

The new Riverview Hospital opened
to the public all day Tuesday and at
night a short program was carried
out. A large number of citizens a.
vailed themselves of the opportunity
of visiting the hospital during the
day, but in the evening the building
was crowded to its utmost capacity.
1t had been provided with extra chairs
for the occasion so as to make the
guests comfortable while the program
was being carried out.
All the rooms were provided with
bouquets and the halls as well. The
hospital was we'll lighted and every
thing being new gave brilliancy and
cheerfulness that is not usually found
in hospitals. The following program
was carried out:
Opening renarks-Mr. G. w. Mead.
Soprano solo-"Until" -
Wilfred Sanderson- Marion Atwood
Address-Father Reding.
Baritone solo-"Mother o. Mine"--
Frank A Tours John Roberts
Remarks-T W. Brazeau.
Solo-"Will O. the Wisp" ---
Mrs. Charlotte Lynn-Campbell
Violin duet -"Surprise Symphony"
by Hayden-Mrs. Edgar Kellogg and
Clarence Jackson accompanied by
Mrs. Frank Natwick.
Each person had something inter-
esting to say about the value and SER
vice that this institution would rem
der the people of Grand Rapids and
surrounding country. Every visitor
was surprised and greatly pleased
with what they found.
First Floor
As you enter the hospital build
ing you pass thru double doors into
large roomy vestibule that is we'll
lighted. From the vestibule you pass
thru double doors into the main hall.
At your right hand you can pass thru
4 door which leads to the basement.
On your left hand you climb seven
steps to the main hall and office. The
office has a railing which encloses it
and this opens into waiting room. At
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-06

Fifth and Lincoln streets, asking the
Council to have those streets maca-
damized on Oak from Second to Roen-
ius' corner; from that point to the
High school grounds on Fifth street;
and from that point on Lincoln street
past Chas. Rood's residence property
These petitions were referred to the
Board Of Public Works for their ac-
ton
The usual amount of bills were
passed upon and minor matters dis
posed of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-06
WISCONSIN STATE
FAIR MILWAUKEE,
WISCONSIN
SEPTEMBER, 1915, 1917.

Plan to go with your family and
friends and see the greatest Live
Stock, Dairy and Industrial exhibition
in the history of the fair. Many up
to date and interesting attractions in
the amusement program.
Special train service will be operat-
ed by the Chicago & Northwestern
Ry
For fares and full particulars call
on your local ticket agent.
P. F. Kohler, Agt. ct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-06

A year ago the Grand Rapids River.
view Hospital Association decided te
erect modern hospital building so as
to be better able to care for patients
under modern methods and equipment
The old building was inadequate and il
was decided to take steps to provide
a large new suitable building of suffi-
cient capacity to care for the present
and future needs.
A campaign was put on to raise q
fund of $4,000 for this purpose Mrs.
j. D. Witter had provided $4,000 in
her will for this purpose and to this
amount $4,000 more was raised to he
used for this fund
The contract for the erection of the
new building was let to the architect.
and builder, A. F. Billmyre. He COM
menced work on the same year ago,
and it was fully completed and ready
for occupancy this month. 1t has been
equipped with all the necessary ac-
.cessories f = a modern uptodate hos
pital. It's operating room is ideal in
every respect; its wards and cham
bers have been fitted and furnished by
different city organizations, church So
cieties, etc.
This building is located on a high
elevation facing Third street south and
overlooking the Wisconsin river, it's
islands, ponds and beautiful shade
trees. This scenery is enchanting to
the convalescent patient who needs
beauty and cheer to aid in his recoy-
cry.
The new building is Is feet wide.
facing on Third street and 81 feet
long on Sherman street. 1t consists
of two stories and basement. 1t is
erected of 8 inch concrete blocks We
neered with dark brown pressed br; TX
wall II inches thick. The
partitions and floors are all insulated
or deafened with a suitable material
for that purpose. The two stories are
in birch and the basement in
pine. The entire building is we'll plan
ned, convenient for it's purpose, and
well provided with the necessary up
to date equipment
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
FIVE DROWN WHEN SHIP BREAKS
Barge Loaded With Coal Founders In
Hail Storm.

Harbor Beach, MIGHT'VE persons,
Including one woman, were drowned,
and three others were rescued in a
heroic manner when the barge Athens,
loaded with $500 tons of soft coal,
broke in two and foundered in a gale
and binding hailstorm, rs miles off
Southampton, Ont, in Lake Huron, at
o'clock Sunday morning.
After circling about thapwreckage Of
the barge for nearly two hours, and
making five unsuccessful attempts,
Captain Frank Sinnott, commanding
the tug Lucknow, which had the barge
in tow, rescued three members of the
barge's crew, who were in the Athens
yawl.
Handicapped by darkness and storm,
Captain Sinnott found it impossible to
rescue the four men and woman who
were lost. He kept close to the wreck
age as long as possible, in fact of the
danger of being rammed by the float
ing hull but finally had to clear away.
those drowned are:
M. j. Starkey, captain, Tonawanda.
N. Y.
Mark Starkey, his son, 16 years old.
Jonah Elander, % years old, of
Sweden.
Kenneth Smith, 10 years old, Ashta-
bula, o.
Mrs. Florence Stalker, widow, 38
years old, of Sarnia, Ont.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
URUGUAY BREAKS
OFF WITH KAISER
SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLIC
SEWERS DIPLOMATIC
RELATIONS.
SENDS GERMAN OFFICIALS HOME
Enters War On Side Of V. s. In Order
to "Aillan Itself With the Cause
Of Liberty and Justice"

overwhelmingly has severed
diplomatic relations with Germany.
After an all-night session the senate
and house, last Saturday, authorized
President Viera Of Uruguay:
To break diplomatic and CONNER
cial relations with the German en-
pire.
To adopt measures to facilitate nav
igation in cooperation with the friend
ly nations and measures to assure inn
ports and exports.
The president acted promptly on
the first point and took immediate
steps toward action on the second. In
a speech to congress, he made 1t clear
Uruguay enters the war on the side
of the United States, not because OF
any particular grievance, but to al
lign itself with the cause of liberty
and Justice"
Passports were issued to the Ger
man diplomatic and consular officials.
Uruguay gives guarantee for their per-
sonal safety until they are out of the
country. At the same time, cable or
ders were despatched to Berlin order
ing all Uruguayan officials in Germany
to leave for home Immediately.
1t is expected that Montevideo will
be converted into base Of operation
for the allied fleets.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

was there any fresh water to be had
the ship. We had still hope of res
cue, a fighting chance-God be thanked
for that
My hand closed over hers as, she
turned and looked at me. Never In any
eyes have / seen such glimpse Of
steady courage.
"The boat is strong, stanch; she
will carry us, Mr.. Hollis?"
"Ay! this Is better than dared hope.
But there is no time to lose; the yacht
Is settling fast-see those bubbles Of
air! Why, can almost feel the
droop Of the planks beneath my feet.
Here, Mccain, bear hand Pull your
self up by that flag locker; now get a
grip here. Are you sailor enough to
slide down that roper
He stared at the boat, bobbing up
and down on the black water, with
lackluster eyes.
TIT will sink" he half sobbed,
''it--it is almost full Of water"
''Sink nothing!" my disgust rising
beyond control. 'It will hold twice
your weight. Down with you, and ball.
Then stand by to help the lady. Over
you go, my lad, IL have to pitch you
headlong; this Is no time to argue the
matter. Will you try 1t quietlyT
He stared up into my face, but his
fear Of me must have been greater
than Of the tapping water below, for
the strands Of the rope slipped through
his fingers, and an instant later he
clambered into the bow Of the boat,
and sank onto his knees In the water.
To my relief the dory did not sink
greatly beneath his weight, the water
shipped proving scarcely ankle deep.
1t would support the three Of us with
out bailing. The yacht rolled to star
board, fairly burying her rail. I thought
she would never rise again, and my
arms clasped the girl to hold her
steady. Then the hulk rose slowly,
painfully, like a giant struggling for
one last breath. No words can describe
the dead, sodden feeling Of the sinking
hulk under us.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
CHAPTER VII.
I Enforce Authority.

Scarcely had we taken this new
course when the sun. now well above
the horizon, a red ball Of fire. burst
through a rift in the clouds, and the
waters In our wake became a trail Of
crimson. The encircling mist seemed
rent asunder by some invisible power,
whirilng away like wreaths Of smoke
blown by the wind, and yielding us
broad view to where sky and ocean
met. Our straining eyes caught no.
where q signal Of life or hope, no CLEAN
Of distant soil, no black shadow Of
smoke. We were alone In the drear
waste of water, with not even a speed
ing seagull to break the dull vista Of
warning sea and sky.
1 forced myself to turn away from
the grim fascination, back to the boat
In which we fioated. McCann had sunk
down abaft the jury mast, and rested
there hanging over the side, staring
modify down into the green water.
His heavy face exhibited no interest
and looked almost brutal in the garish
light. Lord, how the appearance Of
the man had changedl Could this be
the same fellow / had played cards
with on the quarterback Of the Esmer-
aida only two days bsfore2 Why, then
he had been the life of the company,
full of humor. a bit rough In speech to
be sure, and drinking more than was
necessary, yet apparently good fell
low. But now--why, he actually had
the aspect of brute; aye, and like
wise the manners of one. A single
night of danger and exposure had suf-
feed to bring to the surface his true
character, had stripped off the veneer,
and proven him bullying coward, in
efficient, and unwilling. felt my teeth
close tightly as I looked at him, but
relief came when ] turned toward the
girl, seated near me. She must have
felt the intentness with which re-
garded her, for she turned suddenly. n
flush sweeping nsr cheeks.
isn't 1t wonderful, Mr.. Hollis, the
way those clouds and waves blend
yonder, such q mary elous massing Of
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
CHAPTER V--Continued.

The sight Of the little craft, stanch
and buoyant, bobbing about just below
us in the glow of light, brought back
my courage. Ay, there was chance
here; we could get free of the doomed
yacht; we were not to perish like
drowning rats, helplessly. To be sure.
the boat was small one, a mere
dinghy intended for use In smooth wa
tiers; why they had continued traiI
1T astern so far at sea was a m!A
yet it would bear the three of v
a storm arose. There was no to
seek either blankets opTprovisions nor
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

colors? Oh, there is no Leauty like the
sea -
"But always a cruelty in it's beauty,
like that of a tiger cat" 1 answered
perhaps we had better breakfast,
Miss Vera; let me see your bag Of bis
cults by daylight"
She brought them forth. together
with the Jug. A little sea water had
seeped into the bag. and the outer lay
ers were more or less widowed, yet
enough remained sweet and wholesome
to give me hope Of their sustaining VI
until we should be picked ND by some
passing vessel. The water jug, how
ever. was only half.f1lled and must be
sparingiy used.
"We will 60 on short rations," an
nounced, breaking a biscuit with my
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
Detroit Is Fifth City.

Detroit-Detroit, surging on toward
the million mark, has elbowed her
way past her neighbors until she is
firmly entrenched in fifth place among
American cities. Folks 1917 city d.
rectory, issued Saturday. gives the off,
cial population Of the states metropo-
lis as 914,S96.
The increase in population over 1916
is 40,921. New York, Chicago, Phila-
delphia and Boston are the only cities
in the United States now ahead Of
Detroit.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

knife. "Just enough to keep us from
starving. Here, Mccain, is your por-
tiOn."
He reached out and took what ]
handed him; then gave utterance 20 q
curse.
'My God! do you mean I arr to
breakfast on this half biscuit?" he eI-
claimed angrily.
"On that, or on none at ALL" I an
swered, cycling him sternly. "You
haven't done so much work as to earn
double rations. give you the same as
take myself. All we have is what Is
in this bag, and heaven knows when
we shall meet a ship"
"Ship, HI We are not far from
Long Island"
1.-TWO hundred miles at least, and
with this jury rig we should have to
make some wide tacks on that course.
Take what give you, man, and be de-
cent about it."
He grumbled something regarding
his belief that I was keeping most of
the food for myself but broke in, de-
termined to end the discussion:
"Thats talk enough. Eat your half
biscuit the same as we do, and bs
thankful you have got that; and when
you come to the water, one swallow
each will be all we are entitled to. You
hear meT'
Eyes, I hear you; but who in thun-
der are your
"The only seaman on board, McCann.
and the life of this young lady, as well
as your own, depends on my judgment.
1 am not seeking trouble with you, but
you will obey my orders while we ara
afloat here, or take the consequences.
That half biscuit is your ration; eat II,
or leave it, as you please, but you'll
cut out the profanity, and I'll not
warn you again."
the issue, and fell to munching his bis
cult, one hand gripping the gunwale,
as though he wished my throat was be-
tween his fingers. AS nibbled at my
own small portion, watchful Of his
movements, and thinking Of how best
to keep the fellow at safe distance
the girl leaned toward me, and wills.
pered a word In my ear.
"He has revolver. ! saw the butt
In his pocket, while he lay asleep II
the bow. You will be careful, Mr.. Hol.
lis?"
"You need have no fear for me-"
answered reassuringiy, and ventured
20 har 10
the thwart between us. II have beer
bucko mate, my lady, and learned
how to handle his kind. If he ever
draws gun on me out here, I'll teach
him something he never learned ycS II
Wall street."
The hours Of that day fairly dra sgee
along, as we stared out dull-e,Sd on
the same vista of sea and sky. Tx
girl and I talked, avoiding as Zscxh ~
possible all reference to our situation
and the fate of the yacht, our ccnver
sation drifting here and there. Wa
spoke Of books, OF art, Of drama. ant
she exhibited even wider range Cd
knowledge on these subjects THIN
possessed, while her comments xer
keen and original-not pedantic, nor
bookish in any way, but the outspokes
frankness of young womanhood. In
deed, she was wholesome all through
her face mirror of her nature, her
eyes rejecting back each mood. Never
before had met one of her sex 90
deeply interesting, so unconventional
and plain-spoken.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
LA Toilette DEFENDS COURSE
Asserts That "War Party" Is Trying to
Suppress Peace Talk.

Washigton-Senator La Toilette,
whose expulsion from the senate for
disloyalty has been urged in various
petitions just before adjournment last
Saturday, spoke for three hours in re-
ply to critics of his course in the
war.
His was a carefully prepared
party" besides carrying on campaign
OF libel and character assassination"
against members of congress who
voted against the war, was attempting
to suppressed discussion of war issues
and intimidate the people themselves
by invading their homes and unlaw-
fully throwing them into jail.
Characterizing the attacks upon
him as a general campaign Of Will
fication and attempted intimidation"
La Toilette defiantly shouted.
Neither the clamor of the mob nor
the voice Of power will ever turn me
by the breadth of a hair from the
curse mark out for myself. guided by
such knowledge as | can obtain and
controlled and directed by a solemn
conviction of right and duty"
Whatever may be the opinion of
members of the United States senate
as to the recent utterances of Sena-
tor La Toilette, and in spite of the
fact that the subcommittee instructed
to examine those utterances is COM
posed of men unfavorable to the Wis
consin senator, 1t is unlikely that La
Toilette will be expelled from the SEN
ate.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
CHAPTER VI.
Adrift In the Boat.

To cling there longer, to delay
another moment, would be suicide. I
leaned far over and looked down at
the dinghy now rising and falling on the
swell caused by the plunge of the
yacht. Mccain was upon his knees
clinging to the gunwales, his face
turned upward pleadingly toward the
Light.
"Catch this lantern. McCann,"
called down to him sharply. II will
swing II to you on the end of a rope.
Easy, mani Now throw OF the LASH
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
The castaways are sighted by
a strange ship which takes them
aboard. Then their real adven-
ture begins.
Gro BE Continued
Right One to Switch.

RIGHT One to Switch.
Irate Parent warned you boyx
and now I'm going to switch you fos
making such racket
Bobby-Well, switch Johnny; we'r
playing train and he's the locomotive
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

dawn. A rescuing vessel might easily
pass us by within a quarter of mile
unseen, nor had we any means Of at
tracing attention. / confess that, sit
ting there In loneliness, staring about
into the grim expanse of fog and sea,
fell into a blue funk. Nor was I
greatly heartened when the sun finally
rose above the horizon, for II was no
more than a sullen red glow, barely
visible through the clouds of vapor,
and only rendering more CHASTITY than
ever the heavirs leagues of ocesn.
My glance turned downward to my
companions in the boat. Mccain still
slept with head pillawed on bis arm.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-04-12
SOME BORN TO Be POPULAR
Persons With Happy Disposition Ars
to Be EnvIed, Though II Can
Be Acquired.

Those who are born to be popular
are not envious, and not fractious,
and not ill-natured, and not hyper.
critical; and whatever their opin.
ions, they believe at heart that life
is pleasant and the world in no great
need Of reform.
Indeed, the most essential ingredi.
ent in congenital popularity is con.
tent, and next to that the power tc
take on the mental color Of ones
company.
If there is any other essential, il
may be described as entertaining.
ness. But this does not mean that
the popular person must be amusing,
but only that his presence and con-
versation have tendency to destroy
self-consciousness, self-criticism, and
that sense Of the tagging of the social
clock which destroys social amenity,
producing stagnation among one SET
Of people and a barbarian boisterous.
ness in another.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-04-12
WHAT THE AULT
ADVERTISER THINKS

The people of the proposed new
Pawnee county feel considerably
peeyed over the failure of their bill
to pass the State Senate and become
a law. and they feel that somebody
jimmed the bill in its course after
it left the house. Whether their
suspicious are we'll founded nobody
but the alleged guilty persons
know. The Advertiser doesn't pre-
tend to know anything about the
cause for the failure, but it does
know some things. 1t knows that
the people who wanted Pawnee Gre.
ated made mighty good case be-
fore both the house and senate
committees. 1t knows that the op-
ponents of the bill made themselves
ridiculous before the same commit.
tees, and it does not know Of any
good reason for the bill to fail, as
it did at the last minute 1t be-
lieves that it knows that the folks
over in the east side of Weld
county are ninety per cent deter
mined to have county division, and
that there will be no letup to the
fight until they win-and its SYM
pathies are with them.-Ault Ad-
vertiser.