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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
Christmas Giving

There used to be good manv
people who felt it necessary at Christ
mas time to remember anywhere
from so to 100 of their friends. some
times more than that. Many of these
souvenirs of course were trifes that
cost little. Still the whole program
was very excessive and such persons
came through to Christmas thorough
ly tired out
The amount of useless truck that
used to be distributed at Christmas
was ncalculable. But the people who
made these gifts did it out of kind
ness of heart. For the past year they
have been too busy caring for real
needs to spend time on follies.
Let US hope that as a result the
Christmas gift custom will be per-
manently changed. Let us take the
money formerly spent on frivohties
for friends, and give it in substantials
to the poor. Let the children have
useful tools and instructive games
and implements of outdoor sport.
rather than mechanical toys that
break down in a week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
A Triumph of Team Work

Reports of friction between our
armed forces and those of our allies
seem to be greatly exaggerated. At
any rate a degree of harmony and
team work was manifested never be-
fore seen in a coalition of nations. Tt
is wonderful, when you consider how
these forces and these nations diff
fered in their interests, habits, and
ideas. This unity was a principal
cause of the great victory. It took
wonderfully good management to uni
fy all these various forces into a
harmonious whole.
This should be a lesson to us in
all our civic life here in Grand Rapids
1t shows what tremendous things can
be accomplished when people forget
their differences and work together
for community ends. When it comes
to politics of course we all have our
differing views, which it is our pr.vi-
lege to express. But in civic life there
are thousand interests where we
should all pull togther in team work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
PLEASANT HILL

Mr.. and Mrs. John Horn Jr. left
last week for a visit with relatives
at Watertown.
Mrs. VIM. Erdman and children
returned Thursday from their visit
at Jefferson and other places.
Mrs. James Hiles, Of Dexterville is
visiting at her sons home, VIM. HiIes
and family.
The Ladies Aid met Wednesday
with Mrs. Peter Hansen last week.
Some of our people still have the
flu.
The Red Cross will meet with Mrs.
VIM Hiles Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ezra Brooks are the
proud parents Of a baby girl, born
December 4.
Church services have been discon-
tinued until the 1st of April Sun
day school will be held every Sunday
same as usual.
A number of our people attended
the program given at the Pittsville
Congregational church Sunday even
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
SUMMONS

STATE OF WISCONSIN-IN CIR
CUT COURT-FOR WOOD COUN
TY
Fred OFT, Plaintiff, VS.. Emil Schiller
defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO
SAID DEFENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of
this summons, exclusive of the day
of service, and defend the above en-
titled action in the court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do
Judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the
complaint.
GOGGINS, BRAZEAU & GOGGINS
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
P. 0. Address: Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin.
0st pub. Nov q, last Dec. 26.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
ELECT OFFICERS

At the last meeting Of the Woman's
Relief Corps the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Prsident-Mrs. E. Young
Senior Vice Pres.-Mrs. Ella Feavel
Junior Vice Pres.-Mrs. Carrie Miller
Treas.-Mrs. Eugene Miller
Chaplain-Mrs. w. A. Owen
Conductor-Mrs. w. H. Gets
Guard-Mrs Fox
After the business meeting refresh
ments were served and a good time
was enjoyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
ORDINANCE No 212

The Common Council Of the City of
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, do ordain
as follows:
SECTION l. Every person, firm or
corporation owning and operating a
line of railroad which crosses any
paved street in the City Of Grand
Rapids shall construct and maintain
standard crossing the entire width
of the street and from sidewalk to
sidewalk.
SECTION 2. Every person, firm or
corporation that shall fail, neglect
or refuse to comply with Section l
of this ordinance after three days
notice in writing, shall be liable to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
For Group, Flu and Grip Coughs

NJ. T. Davis, leading merchant of
Bearsville, W. Va, writes: "a few
nights ago one of my patrons had a
small child taken with Group about
midnight. Came to my store and got
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Be-
for morning the child entirely recov-
cred. Parents can't say enough for
Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold Every
where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

The many friends of Mrs. Mae
Franklin, who will remember her
very favorably as head nurse at Riv-
erview Hospital in this city for sew
eral years, will be pleased to know
that she arrived safely Overseas.
She is in the employ of the Red
Cross and will give an excellent ac-
count of herself while overthere. Her
Many friends here will be glad to
know Of her safe arrival and will hope
for her safe return.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
REbEkAHS
ELECT OFFICERS

At the Rebekah Lodge Thursday
night the annual election of officers
took place The following named
people were elected to the offices fer
the ensuing year:
Noble Grand-Essie Miller
Vice Grand-Anna L. Gibbs
Treasurer-Lucy Wood
Recording Secretary-Emma Erickson
Financial Sec.-EIla Geibels
Deputy-Emma Erickson
Trustee. A. Cohen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
CITYPOINT

Geo. Schroeder left for Grand Rap
ids Monday, after spending a week
with relatives.
Miss Alma Nelson departed for
Fond du Lac Monday.
Herbert Jensen and father trans
acted business in Pittsville Friday,
Ingwald Nelson was business
caller at Pittsville Saturday.
Miss Gertrude Nelson is visiting at
the A. J. Amundson home.
Frank Franson who is employed in
Clintonville is here visiting relatives
and friends.
The community services at S. 0
Nelson's was not very largely attend
ed owing to the stormy weather.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
WISCONSIN STATE COUNCIL
OF DEFENSE
Madison, Dec. Ii. 1911.

Madison, Dec. Is, 1918
To Executive Officer of County Coun-
ell:
The following telegram was re-
ceived this morning from Washington
Returning soldiers will be given
one months pay plus transportation
allowance of three and one-half cents
4 mile from point of rehabilitation
TO home town. Their railroad tickets
Will cost two cents a mile by direct
route. Rehabilitation will be from
nearest camp to home section of ma
iority of men in each unit Publish
this announcement to allay uncertain
ty as to arrangement fade for de-
mobilization"
Yours very truly,
W. S. HEDDLES,
Chairman, State Council of Defense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
How A Salesman Suffered

R. J. Porter, Sterling, Col, writes:
II suffered with a painful, weak back.
AS a travelling salesman | had to stop
frequently to pick up my grips, and
the pain when l Strengthened up was
awful l was induced to try Foley
Kidney pills. Relief was immediate.
Say, they are great" Prompt and
tonic. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
". c. WeisoI
RETURN III
GRAND RAPIDS

From Merrill Daily Herald
Mrs. W. I. Stearns and mother, Mrs.
F. E. Fry, arrived in the city Wed
nesday evening from Doering, where
the former had been taking care O.
her brother, Captain Ray Fry, and
family, who have been i'll with the
full calendar for 1919, from Chas. A.
Mrs. Fry returned last evening to
their homes at Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
Full Of Cold; Had the Grip

Many will be pleased to read how
Lewis Newman, SOC Northrand St.,
Charleston, W. Va, was restored to
health. He writes: ''I was down sick
and nothing would do me any good.
was full of cold. Had the grip until
I got two SOC bottles of Foley's Honey
and Tar. It is the best remedy for
grip and colds I ever used" Sold
Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. GRANGE OF
Timber Lake, S. d., are spending the
winter in this city with their son
Claude and family. They were form
er residents Of this city. Mrs. GRANGE
health has not been very good since
she went to Dakota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Correspondent wants to know what
remedial measures principally occu~
pied the Presidents mind during his
passage to Europe? Well consider
30 the disturbed condition of the
ocean in December, it is doubtful
whether he thought most favorably
of Jamaica ginger or seidlitz.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Laufer, Asotin, Washington, adver-
Using his Insurance business, and
bearing a beautiful picture, repro
duced from the original painting by
Paul Wickson. We appreciate the
remembrance by copy Of the same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

People who claim that American
oratory is declining may be able to
prove it from the United States Sen
ate, but they should listen to per-
spective candidates for the State leg
islature addressing the Victory din
nerS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Some people are opposed to cutting
down young evergreens for Christmas
trees. But anyway those that are cut
and sold aren't burned up by carless
campers after waiting 40 years from
now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Miss Mary Mcmillan is back from
River Falls where she has been teach
ing in the Normal school for several
years. The school has been closed
until after the holidays.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Miss Constance Boorman is home
from Wausau where she is teaching
school. The schools there have been
closed for the holiday season on &C
count of so fuch sickness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

A friend inquiries what shall be done
with all the enormous amount of sur
gical dressings that has been accum-
ulated? Well, the peace conference
at present outlook may need few
Of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

This wearing of old clothes isn't so
bad when you bought them of a well
advertised store which has to make
good on the stuff to which it gives
publicity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

penalty Of $500 per day for each and
every day they shall fail to comply
with Section l of this ordinance after
notice served as aforesaid, and to be
recovered at the suit of the City.
SECTION 3.,This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after
the date of its passage and publica-
ton.
Dated December 3rd, 1918.
CHAS. E. BRIERE,
Mayor.
Attest: F. G. GILKEY,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Word has been received from the
war department stating that Frank
Westfahl who has been a prisoner
of war in Germany was released
Nov. 10th. He is a member of the
131st Infantry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

After commanding his soldiers to
walk up to their death in machine
gun fire, ex-Kaiser Bill jumps when
ne sees a shadow on the lawn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Edwards are
happy over the arrival of baby girl
born to them on Friday December 10,
1918.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Now that the lid is off, our sweet
tooth people should put enough coffee
in the cup to flavor the sugar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

The Turks deny that they are liv
ing in idleness, as they can always
take hold and massacre a few thous-
and more Armenians when there isn't
anything else to do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

1t is denied that the antitrust laws
haven't done any good, as the lawyers
have made lot of money out of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

In view of the tendency of the in
fiuenza to break out again, people with
bad colds need not feel under obliga-
tions to start out on a round of calls
through the whole neighborhood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

The Germans say their army is I'M
defeated Merely found fighting un-
healthy, of course.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

House Builder inquiries what is the
largest building in the world heated
by a hot air system? Far as we know
it is the Capitol at Washington
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

getting down to Washington in sea.
son to vote to adjourn for Christmas
holidays.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Now that the former Kaiser is re
ported as trying to kill himself, he
begins to show some signs of sense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
ORSON P. COCHRAN
PIANO TUNER

Best work guaranteed. Call tele-
phone 233, or at the house, Kruger &
Wheelan Flats, 1st Street North.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

This office is in receipt of beauti-
full calendar for 1918, frof Chas. A.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Also the food profiteers are under
stood to feel very grand about their
Liberty bond subscriptions paid for by
raising prices of the necessaries of
life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Some people feel very proud of the
way they jumped to their work max
ing munitions to protect their coun-
try at $1,000 a day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Having left their Liberty coupon
bonds kicking around the house where
a sneak thief got them, some people
think it is absolutely useless to dis
play thrift and save money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

The majority of congressman are
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
Y SuDHlIIItu,
Louis A. Schall.

Respectfully submitted,
Louis A. Schall.
Grand Rapids, Wis, Dec. 2, 1918.
To the Honorable Mayor and Com
mon Council of the City of Grand
Rapids.
Gentlemen:-I herewith submit the
report of my office for the month of
November as follows:
Nov 7 Reed. of R. S. Payne
Dog License ----S 1900
Nov. 7 Reed. of Fred Herscleb
Garbage can - Pts
Nov. 7 Reed. of Police Dept.
Dept. Earnings --- 100
Nov. 7 Reed. of Citizen Natl.
Bank Note ----------- 100000
Nov. 7 Reed. of Grand Rapids
Note ------------------- 100000
Nov. 13 Reed. of F. R. Wheelan
Cigarette license ------- 500
Nov. 10 Reed. of City Light
ing Co., garbage cans $50
Nov. IS Reed. of NJ A. Bogoger
garbage can ------- 2.75
Nov. l Reed. of C. E. Jackson
Dept. earning ----------- 4.5O
Nov. IA Reed. of NJ H. Jackson
No1. IA Reed. of A R. Hoff-
III I 2 garbage cans ----- $50
Nov ID Reed. of W. W. Rick
man garbage can -- 2.75
Mo- ! Reed. Of j. G. Hamilton
garbage can ----------- PTS
Nov. IA Reed. of Mrs. W. F.
Herschleb garbage can = 275
Nov. IA Reed. of Mrs. E. L.
Hayward garbage can 2.75
Nov. 20 Reed. Of Ed. Hayes
garbage can ----- PTS
Nov. 20 Reed. of Mat Ernser
garbage can ---------- 2.75
Nov. 20 Reed of Andrew
Hansen garbage can ------ PTS
Nov. 20 Reed. Of R. J. Mott
for Sidewalk ass. ------- 1925
Nov. % Reed. of First Natl.
Bank Note --------------3 100000
Nov. 23 Reed. of Wood Co.
Natl. Bank Note ------ 100000
$1O,234.25
Over draft Nov. 1--------$9,2 1928
Order Cashed by Bank------$9,3 82.07
S18.635.O0
Money deposited in Nov. --$1O,234.25
Over draft -------------$ 8,400.75
Orders outstanding --------$ 1919
Total Over draft .--------$ 8,552.44
Respectfully submitted,
Louis Schall.
On motion Council adjourned.
f. G. GILKEY,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Silk or Shetland Sweaters, Robes for
Children, Women or Men.
NEW ROBE BLANKETS
Silk Camesoles and Boomers
Umbrellas in Holly Boxes
Umbrellas for Children
AUTO GLOVES
Gloves in Kid, Silk or Fabrics
Kerchiefs sc to $3.50
Hug Me-Tights and Silk Vests
Carpet Slippers at SOC
Knit Slippers at S1.00
Indian MOccasins S1.65
Pullman Slippers SLIGO
TRAVELLING BAGS
Get her Best Knit Hose Csc
GIFTS FOR HIM
Sox, Csc to Csc, Handkerchiefs, Pipe,
Laundry Bag, Collar Bag, Muffiers,
Ties, Suspenders, Scarf Pins, Cuff
Links, Gloves
FOR THE CHILDREN
Dolls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Pencil
Boxes, Necklaces, Purses, Caps,
Scarfsets, Mittens.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

If you can't pay for having your
house repaired and painted at pres
ent cost of labor, you can always
offer the house in part payment for
the job.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER

Entered at the postoffice at Grand Rap
ids, Wisconsin, as second class mail
matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

1t looks like the same old rush be-
fore Christmas, and presents sent by
mail or express are guaranteed to be
delivered by Washington's birthday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

The Bolshevists claim they have
many followers in this country, and
can prove it by demonstrating the
great number of fools among US.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Not merely has the world been made
safe for democracy, but Teller said
he got five pounds of sugar yester-
day Hurroo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

haven't done any good as the lawyers
have made lot of money out of them.
Now that the lid is off, our sweet
tooth people should put enough coffee
in the cup to flavor the sugar.
House Builder inquiries what is the
largest building in the world heated
by hot air system? Far as we know
it is the Capitol at Washington.
Some people feel very proud of the
way they jumped to their work max
ing munitions to protect their coun-
try at $1,000 day
1t looks like the same old rush be-
fore Christmas, and presents sent by
mail or express are guaranteed to be
delivered by Washington's birthday.
Not merely has the world been made
safe for democracy, but a Teller said
he got five pounds of sugar yester-
day. Hurroo
The Bolshevists claim they have
many followers in this country, and
can prove it by demonstrating the
great number of fools among US.
If you can't pay for having your
house repaired and painted at pres
ent cost of labor, you can always
offer the house in part payment for
the job.
Having left their Liberty coupon
bonds kicking around the house where
a sneak thief got them, some people
think it is absolutely useless to dis
play thrift and save money.
Also the food profteers are under
stood to feel very grand about their
Liberty bond subscriptions paid for by
raising prices of the necessaries of
life.
In view of the tendency of the in
tiuenza to break out again, people with
bad colds need not feel under obliga-
lions to start out on round of calls
through the whole neighborhood.
The Turks deny that they are liv-
ing in idleness, as they can always |
take hold and massacre a few thous-
and more Armenians when there isn't |
anything else to do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

STATE OF WISCONSIN-IN CIR
CUT COURT-FOR WOOD COUN
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-05
SUNKEN SHIPS ARE
NOT GONE FOR. GOOD

London, Aug. 5:-Not all the ships
which German torpedoes and marine
collisions send to the bottom of the
sea stay there. In less than three
years more than 400 sunken merchant
vessels have been restored to service.
And more than one ship has been
raised, repaired, sent forth on a new
cruise, and then sunk and raised
anew for a third lease on life.
This rescue work is done by the
salvage section Of the British navy.
Before the war. no one thought Of at
tempting to save such wrecks as are
now. brought up from the depths, but
ships now Ire priceless. The finan-
cial value Of the salvage work is enor-
nous. The cargoes salved are them
selves worth many millions OF dol
lars.
Recently a big American tanker
collided on a darksnight in he Eng
standard ship carrying oil. There was
an explosion Of benzine, and both yes
sells were quickly swept by flames. OF
the crew Of the British ship only
eight men. who jumped overheard,
were saved. :,
Salvage work on both ships began
with the arrival Of tugs which, after
overcoming many difficulties, manag-
ed to ,thw them closet in shore There
it was necessary to'sink them by gun
fire. They are now being brought to
the. surface, a long, arduous task.
: The tanker, a fine vessel some SOC
feet long and new built, had on board
10000 tons Of oil, and, though she
blazed for four days, half Of the car
go was salved. When thoroughly re-