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Evening journal., 1918-09-27
DUPONT BOWLING
LEAGUE SPLITS

The dupont Bowling League will
open its season on Wednesday evening,
October 2 at the Crescent alleys. Con
gratulations 70 our new officers for the
coming season. Messrs. Herpel, Boggs
and Clark. The league is to be con-
graduated on having selected such an
efficient set Of officers.
Tho match game Saturday afternoon,
between Hook and Harnall, attracted
considerable attention. Hook won the
match, but Yarnall was game. The
score:
First Second Third
Hook ..,. .... "a 50 t22
Yarnall ....... 80 81 t0i
Anyone who does not believe the
I'rge- division is not interested ~
bowling, should have been present at
the three practice games on Thursday.
other teams, take notice, you might be
able to borrow some OF their men.
We noticed other departments repre-
sentcd, Herman Briggs, Wyatt, Brooks,
Oucrk. George, Pierce and Bowland
being there Good luck, boys, for Sat
urday.
We missed McAvoy and Baiser's
names on the score sheet. We know
where Mac was, but where were you,
Ray7
Captain Roth, OF the Urger division,
is having trouble in picking his team.
Are there so many good men 10 pick
from? Well. we who don't make the
team can help win by attending the
games and root for them. A te3m Uat
IS encouraged by Its followers, will
surely somewhere near the top.
Where is Hoffman, IC>he can bowl
as we'll as he can play ball and shoot,
he ought 70 be some bowler.
Has anyone insulted Prouse2 We
have not seen him at the alleys. lie is
generally Interested In everything The
Urgcr division does.
Come up, Shaw. we like 10 have you
around. even II you don't bowl.
Moore and Goodwin look good 10 US.
We expect to see them I'm the line up Of
the regular team. II not at FIRST, per-
haps later. Here's hoping they VIII
consent to be on the Job.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
By ED. l.. SHAVE.

LONDON, Sept I'll have no heslta-
tion I'm stating that Jimmy Wilde. Brit
ish fyweight, bantamweight and feath-
erwcight champion, is one Of the might
| lest lighting men that ever climbed
through the ropes.
| saw him spot Joe Conn, British
champion featherwelghi, % pounds IN
weight, inches In height and reach and
then win in a walk In 70 rounds.
Although Conn is a tall, fairly clever,
good, cool defensive boxer. and count
ers we'll he was outclassed by the ter
rlble Welshman or the 70 three-mln-
uto rounds the fight went. Conn did
not have the advantage in a single
round and was on the defense nearly
oil the way.
Every time Conn opened up and
tried 10 fight with Wilde the diminu-
tive battler would drive his larger ad-
versary TO cover.
Wilde has everything lie Is a mar
vel and a freak. He might be com
pared 10 tho late Fitzsimmons. lie car
rles terrific punching power, hits with
either hand and Is the fastest hitter
over saw in a ring.
Dame Nature did a unique thing with
Wilde. Although she gave him a dl-
minuiive stature, , feet 3 inches tall,
weight iO5 pounds, she made up for
the shortage in height and lack Of
weight by giving him the strength OF a
giant and lightning-lke speed.
Wilde carries the punch Of a leavy-
weight and Is one Of the spoedlest
mortals that ever trod the resin.
In the Conn bout ne sent Conn 20
the canvas ~ times and the strength OF
his punches were such that Conn was
black and blue, puffed and cut when
the bout was finally stopped
After the bout / was talking 10 the
marvellous Welshman and his manager.
Ted Lewis. also a Nelshman. hailine
from POnty Pridd, South Wales.
asked Wilde 10 show me how he land
ed his FIRST knockdown punch, a right
hand 90 Conns jaw.
Lead your left 10 my stomach" D"
said Wilde. did so at the same time
throwing up my right TO block a right
cross, but I was FAR too slow. Al
though ! stand Just G feet. little Wilde
snapped his right TO my jaw and I Ger
tainly saw stars. although he did not
try to hit hard
The sports Of the United Kingdom arc
wild over the fighting Welshman and
ane can find many hackers here that
he will win three worlds titles after
the war.
II Wilde meets Champion Pete Her
man, am Of the impression that Wilde
will win In my estimation, and have
seen all Of our best fighters and man
aged many, Wilde will beat anything
in the United States up 10 100 pounds.
He is eager TO visit the States and
will come over as soon as he can after
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
.SHIPYARD SOCCER
LEAGUE ORGANIZED

The Delaware River Athletic AssO-
citation Soccer League has been COM
pleted
The circuit will consist Of the fol-
lowing seven teams: Merchant Ship,
OF Bristol; Hog Island, Pusey and
Jones, OF Gloucester; New York ship,
Of Camden; sun Ship, OF Camden /:
Chester Ship and the Harlan plant, Of
Wilmington.
The season will open October ~
with these matches; pusey and Jones
vs.. Sun Ship, at Gloucester; Chester
vs.. Merchant Ship, at Bristol, and
Harlan plant vs.. New York Ship, at
Wilmington.
In addition 10 competing in tho
Shlpyard League. the seven clubs will
also enter the National and American
Challenger Cup competitions. In order
TO permit OF the arranging Of a sched-
ulc which Will not conflict with tho
cup series the schedule committee,
composed Of the president, vice-presi-
dent and secretary were authorized TO
draft dates and submit them al the
next meeting on Wednesday. October ..
Tho Delaware River Shipyards' Ath-
lctlc Association also met at the same
place and little business Of import
ance occupied the attention OF the dele
gates. The dolngs of the soccer body
10 date was ratified. and the basket
ball season coming near az hand II was
decided 10 turn this branch OF sport
over TO Henry Gallister, OF Chester.
for supervision. and bowling was left
to John Thomas, Jr.. OF Pusey and
Jones. As the Cramp Athletic Associa-
ton has disbanded that yard was con-
sidered automatically dropped from
membership in the organization.
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
JIMMY WILDE, GREATEST
OF LITTLE FIGHTING MEN
That's United States Experts Opinion of British FIyysht Champ

the war is over. lie is more than anx-
ious TO meet the American champion
Herman, win the worlds title in the
bantam class and then get a chance at
Kilbane.
At the present Wilde is considered
the worlds lywelght champion. lie
wants 20 try and add the worlds ban
tam and featherwelght titles TO this
feat never before accomplished in
the ring game.
lie may be able 10 do it
Evening journal., 1918-09-27

Noulu you please give me inc llile
central"
Here waiter. give me The bill"
you people must come over TO din
ner Sunday"
Guess I'll have a haircut. shave
shampoo, massage, and some tonic
Wonder II the isnitor could set any
wear out OF these old suits OF mlne.'
NO use getting these old shoes half
soled, when can get new pair for a
few dollars more"
And say, Mr.. Grocer, you might add
five pounds of sugar 20 my order"
MY landlord says he'll repaper the
rooms. and yarnish the floors II I'll re-
new my lease
Think I'll dispose Of my old car and
get lined up for a new one"
"How much is gas today? Eighteen
cents Well, nh er up"
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
Three Deep No Game for Kids

Gle. Players in the inside circle are
numbered one. those outside, two.
one player Is 1T the other Is the
runner. The object OF the runner IL
TO get In front OF No. man before
he is tagged. This makes No. 2 man
the runner. Should the runner be
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
BY PAUL PURAtAN

Any number Of players may take
part In Three Deep" one Of the army
and navy play games. The game IL
better II 20 or more are playing. No
equipment Is needed.
Players are formed IN a double cir
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
Amt
Nature
Wonderful
PRETENDIN' DAYS.

W. AiNbttN IN 4 >.
Romember way back
When you were a kid,
Aud on rainy nights
With your Kid brothers
O- sisters, you'd rig
All the dining room
Chairs In a line, and
Call 10 a train, and
Let's prctsn' this Is
. fast mall, an I'm
n engineer. an it's
iioin' a mile a minute,
IN us twelve o'clock
N th' night an preten'
n bridge we're comm
20 Is washed away by a
.',ood, an jack you
Must come r1nnin' out
Qf tn woods yvayln' a
Rel lantern, an III
Stop tn train jes' In
GiHie on th' edge OF tn
Busted bridge" etc.
And tn "tra.n" starts,
"CLANGi GLANCE CLAN0i
CIiOOFi CHOOFl CHOOFt
-OOTl TOOTi TOO-OO-Tr
Then ma would break up
Tie Journey" with
You children must stop
That une8rtlly yelling
Or I'll have TO send you
All TO bed. Put those
Chairs back in place,
And play something quietr
Those were the days,
Eh, old worrying grOwnupg
,ys are fighting aud fighting clel
ore Bonds. They expect il of "
Evening journal., 1918-09-27
TRAP SHOOTING
ANGLING
BASEBALL

tagged he becomes "it7 and must chass
the former 1T" Neither runners or
chasers arc allowed to cross the circle.
. (This Is the fourth of a number a
articles by Sport Expert Paul Purman
on army and navy "play" games. To.
morrow no will tell about the "IIumar
WhoelbarrOw Race.")
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

[ am candidate for the Republican nomination for
Representative in Congress from the Eighth Congressional
District.
from speech made by Edward E. Browne, in
Congress- April 27 1917 following the Declaration of War
"Nr Chairman, upon the passage of the resolution de-
carng the existence of state Of between the United
States and Germany the discussion closed The honest
differences existing between the people to the advisabty
of entering the ended and the people, and
ALL believe, stand back of their Government with united
front, with but spirit and purpose-the victorious
achievement of the Governments will Appause.) y
have given my hearty and loyal support to every
measure, without exception. shall continue to
hearty and loyal support to all legislation which will bring
the triumphant end and hope and last
ing peace.
The principles of Democracy being fought for by
our soldiers in France the blessings of Democracy
be fought for by civilians at home.
Autocracy the foe of one Special Privilege" the
enemy of the other.
AS soon as | leave without interfering with my
duties Congress- will present record to the people,
whom have the honor represent and correct the mis-
statements of certain partisan newspapers and designing
politicians
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD E. BROWNE
Member of Congress,
KHE a9T Eighth Congressional District
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

Mrs. Matt Carey has received two
good letters recently from her son M.
L. Carey, and the last letter was dated
from Camp Mead, Maryland, near
Washington, D. C. He reports him
self in excellent health and enjoying
camp life. A week ago he spent Sun
day in Washington as the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. LaVigne. They
took pleasure he says in showing him
the sights of Washington He says
the day was delightful and they didn't
allow him to miss anything. He also
said that if he were not on his way
across to France he would spend the
next Sunday with them and enjoy an
other good trip. From all information
that he possessed he told his mother
that if she didn't hear from him again
soon that she would know that he had
gone across to France. This he said
was his great ambition and he was
anxiously awaiting his orders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
AUTOMO-
BILE FUNERAL

Grand Rapids and Wood County reg
istered the first strictly automobile
funeral on Thursday July II, 1918,
when the remains of Fred Trudell of
the town of Sigel, were laid away in
their last resting place in Calvary
ceetery. The automobile hearse or
Funeral Car" that was used was the
property Of F. A. Ball of Stevens
Point. j. R. Ragan was in charge of
the funeral and engaged the use of
Mr.. Balls car for this occasion. There
were about thirty automobiles in line
Of march and they travelled from the
home IN the town of Sigel to this city
at rate of about II miles per hour
1t is believed that it will not be long
before all funerals will be attended
with automobiles in place of teams.
We understand that AL Chambers the
liveryman in this city, is negotiating
for handsome funeral car The au-
tomobile is a servicable utilicy and
has come to stay with us for all time.
It's convenience is manifold and untold.
Nearly every family now has one for
service and pleasure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
DEMOCRATIC > ~
STATE EPRIMARY
TICKET

A conference of leading Democrats
in the state of Wisconsin met in Mil
waukee the past week in a state con-
ference at which time they nominated
the following state ticket:
Governor A. Moehlenpah,
Clinton
Lieut.. Governor-John w. Hogan
Cumberland.
Secretary of State-O. F. Roessler,
Jefferson.
Treasurer-John G.. Reutmann, Mil
waukee, and Frank ]. Eggerer, Chill
Attorney General-Thomas II. Ryan
Appleton.
They outlined a state platform up
on which they expect to go before the
people of Wisconsin to elect their state
ticket. It is reported that they diff
fered somewhat on matters political
in reference to the Prohibition and the
State Suffrage question, and both OF
these were left out of the platform as
party measures. The Democrats are
hopeful that the Republicans will get
several candidates in the field and if
they are united upon one they can
probably succeed in electing their cam
didates. There is always danger in
third and fourth term candidates and
when they get upon the ticket it makes
load to carry. When this occurs
be the result at the coming state cleo
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

A Trap Shooting tournament will
be held in Wausau under the auspices
of the Wausau Game & Gun Club on
July 20, 21, and 22 with July 18th as
a practice day Some of our local men
will probably attend this state tourna-
ment.
We invite your attention to the an
nouncement of Congressman Edward
E. Browne whose announcement will
be found in another column of this
issue of the Reporter. Mr.. Browne is
of Waupaca and has given an excel
lent administration Of his Office from
his standpoint and he invites the sup
port of the people of this district for
a denomination in September and a
reelection in November. Read over
his announcement and if you agree
with him in the record of his admins
tration go to the polls at the Septemb-
er Primaries and give him your hearty
support for his nomination, No man
can go to Washington and satisfy all
his constituents. If he makes a sue
cess of satisfying a majority Of his
district he can be returned to his seat
in Congress. He has served the 9Th
Congressional District three terms and
we believe has done reasonably we'll
considering the fact that his party has
been in the minority. You might send
some men who could do better than
Mr.. Browne and you might send some
who would be very much worse. Each
voter must Judge for himself and act
accordingly.
This section of Wisconsin was for
tunate on receiving a delightful rain
on Monday of this week. It came in
very quiet manner and consequently
soaked into the ground doing very
much good; the crops were all greatly
in need of rain.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Margeson are
happy oTer the arrival Of son born
to them on Saturday July 18th.
The home of Richard Johnson on
Secc7d street south, is in quarantine
| this week for smallpox.
Miss Minnie Pagel of Chicago is
spending her vacation with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pagel in this
! city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
RECEIVES
ENCOURAGEMENT

From a letter received this morning
from DR.. F. A Walters, of Stevens
Point, he informs us that after visit
ing all parts of the Eighth Congress
sional District he is we'll pleased with
the cordial reception he has received
and the favorable outlook to his NOM
ination at the September Primaries
His many friends at home and neigh
boring cities have promised him their
support and he has every reason to
believe he stands a splendid chance
of receiving the nomination. He ex-
poets to do everything within his pow
er thru his friends and other sources
to secure the nomination He has
many friends in Grand Rapids and
Wood County who are helping him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
death IS
DOUBTED
Letter From Steve Schwebke Written
June oath, Refutes Death Report

Geo. NJ. Hill received a message dat
ed from Washington, D. c. June 25,
1918, informing him of the death of
Bernard A. Schwebke while in action
on the west front in France, sometime
between June and Sth. This message
was signed by Geo. Barnett Maj. Cen
eral Commandant. Consequently his
relatives and friends mourned him as
dead. The past week, Miss Fordice,
a teacher in the public schools of
Grand Rapids, received a letter from
him dated June 24th, 1918, written in
a hospital convalescing from serious
wounds received on July 9Th. He al
SO stated in this letter that he was
convalescing and expected to get out
of the hospital in a few weeks. This
is certainly proof positive that he was
not killed on the 9th of June. Since
the receipt of this letter cablegram
has been sent him addressed to the
hospital in which he had written the
letter. Thus far no reply has been re-
ceived from the cablegram. His rel
atives and friends are consequently
expecting to receive positive informa-
ton that he is not dead but living
and someday will come back to his
relatives and friends in Grand Rapids.
The fact that he is living is no rea-
son why we or any other of his friends
should take back any good things we
have said about him in his obituaries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

1920 1689-Hammel, Daniel, Pitts
vile, Wis.
1857 1692-Kleinheinz, Frank J..
3O1 S. Cedar St., Marshfeld, Wis.
483 1696-Benson, Percy, 2nd St.
Grand Rapids, Wis.
1887 1699-Eckes, Edward John
R. R. 8, Marshfeld, Wis.
1886 Wilson, Willie, Bah
cock, Wis.
2276 17O5-Shapinski, Frank,
Plover, Wis.
457 17O7-Mullen, Ray Cole, $40
3rd St., Grand Rapids, Wis.
1888 1722-Brey, Frank B., Mil
ladore, Wis.
n 1724-Newman, Charles Jr.,
Loyal, Wis.
2229 1725-Arendt, Geo. J., R. R.
1, Nekoosa, Wis.
922 2396-Steinbrook, Floyd Ben,
R. R. 6, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Alternates
1874 1741-Konkalek, Frank
Marshfeld, Wis.
2009 1742- -Mancel, Adolph, Mil
ladore, Wis.
2256 1743-Potaska, Stanslaus, R.
R. 8, Grand Rapids, Wis.
1927 1754-Ubinger, Arthur, Yes
per, Wis.
1903 1759-Wussow Hugo, c., Yes
per, Wis.
1858 1763-Wanta, Peter, Polonia
Wis.
815 1766-Boinski, Kiser, R. R. 6,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
1888 171-Welton, Andrew D., 309
S. Cedar St., Marshfeld, Wis.
$50 1775-Schuneman, Paul A.
1875 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Wis.
984 -1777-Hamm, John Anthony,
First St., N, Grand Rapids, Wis.
1925 1778-Schiefelbein, Geo. c.,
210 E Fifth St., Marshfeld, Wis.
1852 1784-Nelson, Carl, Port Ed
wards, Wis.
2481 1787-Janke, Leslie E., Bethel
Wis.
2632 1795-Knuteson, James E., R.
R. 6, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

NUPTIALS

! The B. G. Chanaos home in the first
ward Of this city was the setting for
pretty wedding, when Miss Lodice
Chandos was given in marriage to Mr..
! Arthur Sierck, ID SIS. Peter & Paul
church, Thursday morning July IL,
1913, Rev. VIM. Reding officiating.
They were attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
W. Seirck OF Wausau The bride was
prettily gowned in a travelling suit of
grey and carried bouquet of pink
and white carnations. The bridesmaid
was attractively gowned and carried
a bouquet. The groom and his attend
ant wore the conventional black.
After the ceremony at the church.
the bridal party repaired to the home
Of the brides parents on First Street
north, where delicious wedding break
fast was served tofa few relatives and
intimate friends The dining room
was prettily decorated in honor of the
occasion with ferns, carnations and
other flowers.
The young couple left the same day
for Wausau and other cities where
they will visit for few days, after
which they will return and make Grand
Rapids their home This young couple
have the best wishes of their many
friends for a prosperous and happy
life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
Society Locals

Mrs. F. w. Calkins and Mrs. ".
4. Baldauf entertained a number of
ladies at the home of Mrs. Baldauf
on Oak Street Thursday evening in
honor of Mrs. E. NJ Coyle The ladies
were dressed very picturesquely in
children's costumes and the evening
was spent in contests and games. Mrs.
Arthur Madsen and Mrs Lacy Horton
won the prizes in the contests. At
a late hour very dainty refreshments
were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
DEATH Of
GRAT CURRAN
From Stevens Point Gazette

From Stevens Point Gazette
Henry Grattan Curran, more fam
iliarly known as "Grat" Curran, died
at Anoka, Mimi, on June 26th. He
was a nephew of J. D. Cr1rran of this
city and for several years managed
the Curran House here. He had been
in the same line of business at Wau-
paca until quite recently and not only
enjoyed an extensive acquaintance
among the travelling public but was
highly regarded by everybody. His
widow survives him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
"ALICE TEDDY"
INJURIES OWNER
Mrs. George Crapsey Enters Pen With
out the Bears Breakfast and
Suffers AS a Result
From Merrill Daily Herald

From Merrill Daily Herald
Mrs. George Crapsey was injured
this morning by "Alice Teddy" the
famous roller skating bear, belonging
to Mr.. and Mrs. Crapsey, when she
entered the pen Of the bear.
It has been the custom to feed the
bear the first thing in the morning
when either Mr.. or Mrs Crapsey en-
ter the pen, but this morning Mrs
Crapsey failed TO take the animals
breakfast with her and he showed his
protest by clawing Mrs. Crapsey
scratching her scalp and her hip.
It was necessary to take severa
stitches in the wounds.