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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
ACCIDENTAL !.
-
DEATH Of MRS. !
FRANK WAGNER

The citizens of Grand Rapids were
greatly surprised and the many friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wagner were
shocked Monday morning when mes
sage was received announcing the
death of Mrs. Wagner at 8 o'clock
that morning as a result of a stroke
of lightning. 1t was naturally be-
heved that Mrs. Wagner was stricken
dead by the bolt of lightning but it
seems that she was killed from the
shock, having weak heart, as her
body bore no signs of any burning.
The facts given to the writer are
about as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wagner and
daughter Mary in their automobile and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Huntington in
their car drove overland to Trout Lake
in Villas County, for two weeks
fishing and camping outing. While
there they were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. W. Mead and pitched their
tents on their ground. The first week
was greatly enjoyed fishing and boat
ing and enjoying camp life. Monday
morning at o'clock July 18th, during
the rainstorm which was prevailing,
struck Norway pine short
distance from the Wagner tent, Mrs.
Wagner and her daughter Mary, were
sleeping on cots side by side while Mr..
Wagner was lying on a comfortable
mat on the ground. When the light
ming struck the tree it shocked Mr..
Wagner and awoke his daughter Mary
who Immediately discovered that her
mother gave no response. On exam
nation it was found that she was dead
by the shock. Apparently Mrs
Wagner knew nothing of what hap
pened for she never uttered sound
or gave any outcry
Her remains were brought to this
city Monday night and taken to the
family residence from which place the
funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon at 1870 and at the M. E.
church at 200, Rev. c.. C. Becker Of
floating, A large number of relatives
and friends attended the funeral serv-
ice to pay their respects to good
christian woman whom they had learn
ed to respect during her life time.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner was born in
the city Of Grand Rapids on Novemb-
er 80, 1867. She was raised in this
city and educated in our public schools
She was a member of the Royal
Neighbors and an efficient worker in
the M. E. societies. She leaves to
mourn a loving husband, one daughter
and one son. Also two brothers, Frank
and Henry Klein and one sister Mrs.
Carrie Helke all of whom reside in
Grand Rapids.
A loving wife and mother has gone
to her final rest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF

(The following advertisement is au-
thorized and paid for by the under
signed at regular political rates.)
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Sheriff of Wood
County on the Republican Ticket sub
iect to the good will and decision of
the voters at the coming September
Primaries. Very respectfully,
If c. A. NORMINGTON
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18
WHEN THE YANKS
BEGIN TO FIGHT

The Kaiser called the Devil up
On the telephone one day
The girl at central listened
To all they had to say.
Hello" she heard the Kaiser say
'Is old man Satan home
Just tell him it is Kaiser Bill
That wants him on the phone"
The devil said "hello" to Bill,
If there's a thing that I can do
To help you, l sure will"
The Kaiser said, 'Now, listen,
And 1 will try to tell
The way that | am running
On earth modern hell.
"I've saved for this for many years,
And I've started to kill;
That it will be modern job
You leave to Kaiser Bill.
"My army went thru Belgium
Shooting women and children down
We tore up all her country
And blowed up all her towns,
"My Zepps dropped bombs on cities,
Killing both old and young
And them the Zepplines didn't get
Were taken out and hung.
81 started out for Paris
With the aid of poisonous gas.
The Belgians, darn them, stopped us
And would not let us pass.
'My submarines are devils
Why, you should see them fight.
+; They go sneaking thru the sea
And will sink a ship on sight.
'I was running things to suit me
Til year or so ago,
When a man named Woodrow Will
Wrote me to go more slow.
"He said to me, dear William,
We don't want to make you sore;
So be sure to tell your U-boats
Not to sink our ships no more.
eve have told you for the last time,
So, dear Bill, it's up to you
And if you do not stop it
You'll have to fight US too
"I did not listen to him
i And he's coming after me,
With million Yankee soldiers
From their homes across the sea.
'Now that's why I called you Satan
For I want advice from you;
1 knew that you would tell me
Just what l ought to do"
"My dear old Kaiser William
There is not much for me to tell,
For the Yanks would make it hotter
Than l can, for you, in hell.
"I've been a mean old devil
But not half as mean as you.
And the minute that you get here
I will give my job to you.
'Ill keep the fires all bright
And I'll have your room all ready
When the Yanks begin to fight.
''For the boys in khaki will get you
I have nothing more to tell
Hang up the phone and get your ha
and meet me here in hell"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

Mrs. VIM. Witt entertained a num-
Der of young people at her home on
Third Avenue north, last Thursday
evening in honor Of Miss Dorothy
Bendixen of Wautoma. The evening
was pleasantly spent in games, music
and social converse. At a late hour
dainty refreshments were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

Mrs. F. c.. Gilkey entertained a
number of friends at her home on
Fourth Street south, Friday evening
in honor of Mr.. Gilkey, the occasion
being his birthday. A series of games
of auction bridge were played, the
prize being won by Mr.. H. E. Tomp-
son. Late in the evening delicious
refreshments were served by the host
eSs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

Miss Hildegarde Dahlke, a profess
sional nurse, has gone to Marinette to
nurse a patient there.
J. NJ. McCathie have moved to APP
pleton where they will make their fu-
ture home.
Miss Clare Dahlke is back from
Green Bay where she has been the
guest of her sister Mrs. Gus Kaye.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

Ruth and Richard Link, twins of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Link who reside on
9Th Street north, entertained about
twenty-five of their little friends on
Friday afternoon in honor of their 9Th
birthday. The little folks enjoyed a
pleasant afternoon playing games
which were followed by light refresh
ments. The twins were presented
with many tokens in honor of their
birthday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

Married man writes to ask what he
shall do during his wife's absence
when all the dishes get dirty? As 1t
would be an absolute impossibility for
him to wash them, there seems moth
ing for it but to use them over again
as they are. =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

Mrs. C. E. Hewitt entertained a
number of ladies at the six o'clock
dinner at her home on Washington Ave
Tuesday July 18th in honor of Mrs.
Basset a guest in the city. The after
noon was pleasantly spent in sewing
and cards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-18

Those weak people who want the
war to end now, are sometimes de-
cendants of forefathers who fought
seven years for liberty.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

individual. There are a great many
insect powders on the market and
some may be very good; however, 1t
is nearly always cheaper to make our
insect powder at home. A very affect
i've louise powder for poultry can be
made as follows: Take 3 parts of gas
olne and add to this | part of crude
carbolic acid. (The crude acid must
be 9O-95 per cent strong.) Weaker
acid is inefficient and when the strong
acid is not available ! part of cresol
may be used instead. Mix these to-
gether and add while constantly stir.
ring enough plaster of paris to just
soak up the liquid. Usually it takes
four quarts of plaster of paris to |
quart of liquid. When this is thor.
oughly dried it may be busted into the
fowl feathers from shaker can.
Care should be taken to see that the
powder reaches the skin.-P F. Schow.
engerdt, Colorado Agricultural College.
Fort Col. rs Colorado.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

this date to the field service for Janu-
ary l, 1918. On that day you are TO
give up your house. The work which
you are doing on the farm does not
compensate the farm for the loss which
accrues to it through the continued
support of your family. Look out for
yourself away from this farm, your
house is needed for other use.'
"The woman communicated the no
tice to her husband with these words:
Il must tell you my distress, soon |
shall not be ablo to see the pape; for
my tears. What shall 7 do? Winter
is at the door and the cottage is full
of little children
"Thus the bailiff of the estate of 4
bloated landlord turns a family with
eight children out of doors in mid
winter while the man is at the front.
Comment takes care of itself.'
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
GERMAN PAPER TELLS HARD
SHIPS OF SOLDIERS FAMILY Y

The committee on public information
has made the following translation of
story appearing in the October IS,
1917, issue of the Leipziger Volks,
. gsl poo 1Op no s,
"a sample of the fashion after which
bloated landlords treat the wives of
soldiers has been brought to our atten.
tion from Upper Langenau in Silesia.
One of the hired men of DR.. Mueller g
agricultural estate has been for long
time at the front. His wife, who had
worked alongside her husband before
the war after the usual custom, re.
mained in the ranks Of the field hands
and accordingly retained her farm cot.
tage. October ! this woman got the
following letter: 'N
"fThe undersigned bailiff of the
estate hereby gives you notice as Of
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

vexing cares of business or woman
the aggravations of domestic life,
when the family is united, as most
families are once in twenty-four hours,
the thing is done. After the excite.
ment of the day the nerves are natur-
ally high strung and an effort is re
quired to prevent their disturbance
upon the slightest provocation; but
each effort renders its success easier
of accomplishment. Thus habit of
gentleness, cheerfulness and kindiness
can be acquired. which nobody sees but
to appreciate, admire and desire. The
children acquire it in youth and are
saved the subsequent efforts of self
control, while the neighbors are soft
ened by contact with it, and the result
is what we all should seek happiness at
home.-Dr. Wells Andrews, Chicago.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
PARASITES HINDER ECONOMIC
EGG PRODUCTION

Poultry parasites must be extermin-
ated in order that the hen may do her
"bit. 70
At least 32 species of external para.
sites are known to exist on domestic
fowls. 1t is not necessary, however,
for one to be able to distinguish these
80 species and know their life cycle in
order to successfully combat them. 1
One fact which poultrymen and
farmers should know is this: Some
parasites remain on the fowls all the
time and can be destroyed only by
treating the individual birds. Other
parasites live in cracks and crevices
of the poultry house and attack the
birds while at roost or on the nest.
Those of the latter class can only be
-combattod by direct application Of
some good spray. p s' - d'
The treatment for those parasites
which remain on the body Of the hen
consists primarily in the dusting II
insect powder into the feathers Of the
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
NEW TYPE OF PUBLIC
SERVICE DEMANDED

The great drive on the western front
last April, when Hindenburg retreated
and forty German army corps were put
ont of commission, was frustrated by
the interference of the politicians.
French senators meddled with the
great campaign and the result was that
what might have been the decisive bat
tie of 1917 was not and now the cause
is found to have been politics.
1t is lesson for our country that
should teach the people to demand
patriotism instead of party service, to
demand that men Of the highest type
serve in public office for honor and
duty's sake. a. % aIt'l sTerIsjal u
The president IS still calling for men
like Copper King Jackling, who has
taken the post of chief of explosives
department for dollar year, to
serve the nation in its time of neces.
sity. Ef 'lala9' ~ - e.'-if'- e-t.'' ~ ~.
Thousands of such men are giving
their time to, the, nation to help solv,
the great problems developed bylfths
war period, and the people should fol.
low the example and demand the high.
est type in state, affairs. - =,
Popular government is at stake.
Taxes must be kept down. Industries
must be kept going. This is not .he
time for the demagog and selfish plos.
ter to get his hand into the pockets. Of
the taxpayer. a'
Men must be found to 60 to the leg.
islature and to serve in city and coun.
ty governments whose minds are abovs
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
THE HABIT OF GENTLENEss

1t has been said that every cross
word uttered or angry feeling expert
enced leaves its unerring mark on The
face. This can be verified by close
observation of the countenances of per-
sons around us whose tempers and
habits are familiar TO us. Its truth is
thus established. And if the Inca
ments of the face show traces OF such
eral moral and mental system be eff
fected by them.
Nothing is more readily susceptible
of proof than the assertion that one
angry word brings on another. Re
member the good old biblical saying
that "a soft answer turneth away
wrath.'
Many people really possessed of a
sincere desire to do right in all things
allow themselves to fall into. the habit
of using ungentle and even, unkind
words to persons with whom they come
in contact. If their attention were
called 20 the fact in the right way
they would be astonished at them
selves. They mean no harm, but they
do harm, both to themselves and their
associates. More especially. is this
harm perceptibe in the family circle,
where the developing child is che
proud initator of all the, acts of its
elders, and particularly those which
are pronounced and noticeable. Here
IL where the carefully, sown seeds Of
ungentleness are eventually ripened
into . harvest of harshness and often
gathered in crop of vice and crime.
This all results from . lack Of full ap.
probation Of happiness at home.
Happiness is made, not born. 1t
nay be argued that il is an impossibil.
ity to b. happy at home when one is
crushed BY the cares Of life, by diff
sulties crowding on every side. II a
nsn firmly resolves to throw aside the
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
APPLICATIONS FOR INSURANCE
rNfARMY NEAR q, 1000, ,ooo, 900

?. Applications for war-risk insurance
by ,nen Of the army and navy have
nearly reached the 5000, ,o0o, 900 mark,
and continue to come in at rate of
about $50, ,0O0, 600 day. The average
amount applied for per man is $3.50,
the average having increa'cd ste'd'iy
since the act went into effect, October
For persons who Joined che soloss b"
fore October IS, 1917, the last day for
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
FRANCE RECOGNIZES
UKRAINE REPUBLIC

Petrograd Jan. Delayed 1.-The
French government has appointed Gen.
eral Tabouille as representative to the
Ukraine republic. This is considered
in Petrograd as recognition by France
Of the independence Of the Ukraine.
The announcement was made by nm
officer Of the French military mission.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
THOUSANDS MADE IDLE
BY COAL SHORTAGE

Chicago, Jan. l5.-With thousands Of
workers idle and many industries fac.
ing paralysis, the whole force of the
federal fuel administration today was
directed toward relief of the fuel fam
inc in the storm swept districts of the
central states.
At Indianapolis all theaters, saloons
poolroons and PAGES not absolutely
necessary, were ordered closed until
further notice.
In Michigan w. X. Prudden, state
fuel administrator, declared that there
is less than 500 tons of available coal
lin the state outside Detroit.
plKansas City reported only a limited
amount of fuel available with the au.
thorities taking every precaution 10
conserve that. The ward schools have
been closedifand the majority Of tbs
churches are holding no night services
In Chicago, Fuel Administrator Dur
ham said that the situation would be
more critical in five or six days than
at present. TORT CO.. ~ cF-alv a>
Little hope was held ont At the fuel
admniistration's offices today Of relief
for the middle west. Snow storms have
checked the movement Of coal traius
and the situation is not likely to i'm
prove, it was said, until weather con-
ditions are better. ''fi ~ 'gdr ht
NHa
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

applying for government insurance is
February l2, 1918. Intensive efforts
are being made by commanding officers
to have all their men take insurance
before that date.
The minimum amount which may be
taken by any man is $4,000.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

the shady trickery of spoils politics,
and the indecency of stirring up class
hatred
The call for service as a patriotic
duty in state and nation is urgent and
is voiced by the press of the whole
country-giv us the new type of pub
lie servant who forgets self Interest.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

"Businessi" echoed the merchant.
"Oh, we have stopped business to at.
tend to the filing system. ''-Every-
body's.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
GOOD LUCK TO THE u. S. A.

Good luck to the boys and the flag that fes
For has been defeated; it's the emblem prize
The Army and Navy forever bound to win the day.
By sea- fight love for Good luck the u S. A.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
AVIATION

j. w. Sweeney
R. E. Bolton
Merl L. Broughton
Eugene H. Cross
B. Biglow
Frank H. French
S. G. Gerkin
II. r. 'Goette
Rex Smith
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
NAVY

j. R. Adriance
G. o. Barton
H. Blackman
T. H. Blue
John B. Campbell
L. L. Cantrell
G. A. Chinn
Sam Collins Is,
j. E. Colohan
James Cooper
H. F. Darrow
George B. Deacon
w. Edgerton
R. Frey
Orville Gateley
Raymond Heisler
Augustine NJ. Holland
VIM. Jones
G. w. Mallory
Bert Mccoy
w. II. Miller
j. L. Murray
G. w. Redmond
John B. Schultz
Merlyn Smith
Wilford +. Smith
F. T. Tuliy
Earl Wilds
Oscar Whitlock
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

L. W. Applegate A. S. Grover
F. D. Austin R. A. Helvey
Baldwin E.. j. Hanahan
H. Beard j. M. Hanson
j. W. Bell II. H Harp
N. Fred Hargis
j. G. Blossom A. Harris
Boni George Hayes
D. W. Bowman r. Herd
j. H. Brosr.s R. G. Hicken
DebertBu G.
P. Caiet B.
R. Cantrell j. w. Jones
E. Cantrell johnson
R. M. Campbell j. Kelley
L. B. Mark King
o. M. Chambers Max King
E. A. Cliff V. G. Knupp
Coakcy Walter G. Korn
Alfred Cowles A. NJ Longseh
P. S. L. Loschburg
E. R. Croxford S. Lurdgrn
E. R. Daley NJ. NJ. Manning
O. v. McC1eland
rDemerschman r W. Afcf'uirk Jr
c. L. Dewitt Marvin Mcmillan
D. Dibble L. NJ. Mechau
Fee Miller
c. NJ. Dorrel s. Mitchell
Clarence C. -Dougan p Al Moore
W. NJ. Elder r. L. Moore
E. B. Everett Roy Now
c. 0. Falls G. A. Mullen
j. F., Farmer O. c. Murphy
W. w. Frank NJ Myers
B. Fuller H. S. Myser
8. Gall William Noonan
B. Galloway H. B.
S. A Garrison N Often
A. Graham c. HI. Parkhurst
NJ L. Graham W G. Parkson
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

III iIaI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07
TcSas Csp,,al votes Dry.

Austin, the capital city of Texas,
with population of $4,000, voted dry
January 81, 1918. closing seventy
seven saloons. This is the first time
In the history of the city that the drys
have been successful IN the county
election November Is. 1917, the city
voted wet by . majority of seventy
six The total wet majority of TRAY
erse county, in which the city is To-
Gated. was elghty-fve. st. Elmo
school district. bordering the city OF
Austin. voted out its two saloons on
January Il, 1918, by vote OF SO &c
SO. There are only three wet places
now in Travis county--Pfiuegervi
Dessau and Cockieburr. The drys are
busy with plans for elections in these
places.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07

and prompt action was everywhere ap-
parent. There was no time for talk
ing about IL Every moment had its
present duty and everybody worked
hard day and night
Details Of the story are now he
coming available and will he made
public very soon. Americans may be
sure that in this instance, as in multi
piled instances before, the American
Red Cross lived up to it's highest ira
ditions both in effort and achieve
ment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07
OBITUARY
Major C. GRAY Bossicux.

Funeral services for Major c. Gray
Bossieux. who died in the National
Soldiers home in Hampton Tuesday,
were conducted in Richmond yester
day by the Richmond lodge, No. 10.
A. r. and A. M, with burial in
Shocko< Hill cemetery Major Bos-
sioux was one time commandant of
the Seventieth regiment OF infantry.
Virginia volunteers and was a veteran
of the Spanish American war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07
Mrs. Mnthildn J. Smith.

Mrs Mathilda Janney smith. eigh-
ty-four years old, widow OF Rev. Ben
nett smith, a former Methodist minis
ter in Virginia. died in baltimore in
the home of her daughter. Mrs Rich
ard RI. Lynch, and was buiied in that
CITY Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07

Funeral services for Newton NJ Lee,
Jr.. OF Chesterfield. were conducted at
the grave in Hollywood yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock. MIR. Lee died
in the home of his niece, Mrs r. H.
Cox in Chesterfield.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IN ITALY

Few Of the single achievements Of
tlae American Red Cross have more
sssnsneanee or Importance than its
Ssrk for the refugees during ana
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07

after ihe German drive toward Rome.
When the drive began in October
rho American Red Cross started Ia
work. Within four days after onr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07
Francis NJ. Cline.

: Francis NJ. Cline, who died in his
home an Prince Edward county, Va,
was buried this week in Ashley, O.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07

All White Sfiddyi also
white with collars OF navy
or Copenhagen blue: OF
good quality jeans. in sizes
6 20 20 years: priced $50.
Regulation White MILDLY
with blue flannel collar
and puTed sleeves band
on one sleeve and insignia
Of rank on the other.
These are priced $500.
Regulation White MILDLY
with white COLLAR; same
style as above. $3.50.
White NJ dies with
white or navy blue gala
tea collars: insignia on
sleeve; sizes 6 to 20 years,
$500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07

shocked Middics. white
with Copenhagen or rose
shocking: solid color trim
ming to match, $i.68.
White MILDLY skirts OF
twill galatea; full plated
and made onto bodies; all
sizes; priced sf.s5.
"F'or the Little Boy
Who Lives Down the
Lane we have Just re-
ceived our new spring as-
sortment Of PAM Joncsg
MILDLY Suits-rnade in fusN
the ways Mr.. 2-to-s likes
them.
Also new lines Of Creep
ers and Play Suits in . our
Children's Section.
Second Floor--East.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07

- zKHU no MIdVy mas Vet
been found that quite equals paul Jones" make
- famed quite as@huch for its neatness and good
wearing qualities as for its style. Every Paul
Jones" MILDLY is guaranteed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-07
Paul Jones Middies
For Spring

Oh yes, they re differ
ent''--certain little touches
here and there that distin-
guish them from middies
you've seen before-but
they're middies, just the
same. For the schoolgirl
and the miss who are much
outdoors with games, sports,
etc, must have their mid
dies; nothing has yet been
found to take its place,