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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

40.74'7 Wisconsin Men

were in the United States Army service May l. 1918
(Adjutant Generals Official Report Fully many
Badgers enrolled in the United States Navy the Marine
Corps Volunteer Engineer regiments Medical units etc. 1t
safe say that this time 100 900 Wisconsin have
Quilted their homes and abors and serving in the field
the and Stripes These patriots have left all
their your hands the confidence that you
will violate any Of them during their absence. They
giving their service Loyalty and carrying the banner of
Democracy vaiantly Some must die herocally and the
others will VIGOROUSLY. Your accounting trustee
of their interests will then have to be made.
These 00 900 Wisconsin left their state as they had
fashioned and return to it. 1sit deal to
them that you during their absence your service impose
repugnant forms and control upon them? Inct
them with Prohibition which they Stunned while here and
which they have been subjected cover there
under the strict discipline of war?
Prohibition faddists able to impose their
theories upon Wisconsin people while these 100000
rebooded boys home and within reach Of the ballot
To attempt only coWard1y but direct
insulting slap in the face of these boys who left
guardians of their affairs and facing bullets for
humanitys sake.
No matter what your position may be upon the Pro-
hbon question: you favor the preservation of all
for themselves elect assebyme and state senators who
will when they gather at the session the state
legislature in Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15
each of said years.

each of said years.
That interest aceruing January
1919 in the amount of 1876, be paid
out of the general funds of said Citv,
and that said fund be reimbursed in
like amount out Of the taxes here
tofore levied by said Ordinance Num-
Der 208 for the year 1918 when the
same shall be received
Section g. That this ordinance be-
come effective upon its passage and
approval and publication.
Alderman Roenius introduced Or
dinance. No. 211 and ordinance amend
ing form of bond and fixing tax levy
in respect of bonds authorized by Or
dinance Number DOT, entitled, Gan Or
dinance providing for the issuance of
$4,000 Public Building Bonds of the
City of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin. :"
and moved that the same be adopted
Motion duly seconded by Alderman
Burchell that the Clerk read said Or
dinance, the same was duly carried
Aldermen Ernser, Bamberg, BurcheIl
Link, Horton, Geoghan. Roenius. Plen-
Ike, Lynch, Bealer, Schlig Whitrock.
Jackson, Hansen, Lemense and Damon
voting aye for the adoption of said
ordinance No Alderman voting no.
Said Ordinance No. 211 being as fol-
lows, to-wit:
AN ORDINANCE amending form of
bond and fixing tax levy in respect of
bonds authorized by Ordinance Num-
Der 207, entitled can Ordinance pro-
viding for the issuance of $4,000 Pu-
bic Building Bonds of the City of
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin"
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number POT
adopted on July 2, 1918, makes pro-
vision for the levy and collection of
taxes for the payment of principal and
interest of bonds thereby authorized
as the same mature, save that the
proceeds of taxes by said ordinance
levied for the year 1918 may not be
available for the payment of interest
accruing January I, 1919 and that
proceeds of taxes by said ordinance
provided to be levied for each of the
years 1919 to 1887 may not be avail
able for the payment of principal and
interest maturing January 1st of each
year of the years 1920 to 1884, both
years included and
WHEREAS said bonds are issued
pursuant to authority derived from
Section 925-133 of Chapter 45t and
Section 943 of Chapter 45v of the Wis
consin Statutes 1917, and it is desir-
able that the form of bond prescribed
by said Ordinance be amended consis-
tently Herewith.
NOW THEREFORE, the Common
Council of the City of Grand Rapids
do ordain as follows:
Section 1. That the form of bond
prescribed by said ordinance be amend
ed by striking out the second para
graph thereof, and that in lieu there
Of there be inserted the following:
"This bond is issued for the pur-
pose of erecting public building to be
used as fire engine house in and for
said City, pursuant to and in all re-
spects in compliance with Section 925-
1873 of Chapter 45t and Section 943
of Chapter 45v of the Wisconsin Stat
utes, 1917 and all other pertinent Sec
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

One of the most pleasant parties
ever given in this city took place at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fl. N.
Compton, Friday afternoon, February
&c. Grandma Compton was at their
home and it was her 88th birthday.
Mrs. Compton dispatched invitations
to a number of our aged citizens to be
present for supper and have a good
time. The following persons respond
ed: We give their names and ages:
Grandma Compton, SO; Mrs. Hodges
81; Mrs. Garrison IS; Grandma Men
nett 70; Mrs. Pratt 68; Mrs. Wood
worth II; Mrs Gun 68; Mrs. Warren
65; Mrs. Sampson SO; Judge Wood
70; j. w Hodges II; Mrs. Worden
55; Mrs Balderson 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

wit:
AN ORDINANCE amending form of
bond and fixing tax levy in respect of
bonds authorized by Ordinance No. 208
entitled, Gan Ordinance providing for
the issuance Of $4,000 Water Works
Bonds of the City of Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin"
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number 208
adopted on July2, 1918 makes provi-
sion for the levy and collection of tax
es for the payment of principal and
interest Of bonds thereby authorized,
as the same mature, save that pro-
ceeds of taxes by said Ordinance, lev
led for the year 1918, may not be a.
valuable for the payment of interest
accruing January 1, 1919 and that pro-
ceeds of taxes by said Ordinance pro-
vided to be levied for each Of the years
1919 to 1887 may not be available for
the payment of principal and interest
maturing January first Of each of the
years 1920 to 1884 both years includ-
ed; and
WHEREAS, said bonds are issued
pursuant to authority derived from
Section 925-133 Of Chapter 45t and
Section 934 of Chapter 45v of the
Wisconsin Statutes, 1917, and it is
desirable that the form of bond pre-
scribed by said Ordinance be amend
ed consistently Herewith.
NOW THEREFORE, the Common
Council of the City of Grand Rapids
do ordain as follows;
Section /. That the form of bond
prescribed by said ordinance be
by striking out the second
paragraph thereof, and that in lieu
thereof, there be inserted the follow
ing:
''This bond is issued for the purpose
of charging the waterworks system
in and the property of said City, pur-
suant to and in all respects in COM
pliance with Section 925-133 of Chap
ter 45t and Section 943 of Chapter
45v of the Wisconsin Statutes 1917,
and all other pertinent Sections of
said Statutes and an ordinance duly
passed by the Common Council of said
City, approved by the Mayor and pub
lished."
Section 2. That in order to pro-
vide fund for the payment of inter
est and principal of said bonds, be-
coming due on January first of each
of the years 1920 to 1884, both years
there be and there is hereby
levied for the year 1918 upon all the
taxable property in said City, in adj
dition to other taxes heretofore pro-
vided to be levied by said Ordinance
Number 208, tax sufficient to pro-
duce the sum of S1,375; that said sum
of 81 ,375 when collected, be kept as
a separate fund and used for the pur-
pose Of paying principal and interest
becoming due and payable January
1, 1920; that thereafter said fund be
each year from the taxes
heretofore provided to be levied by
said Ordinance Number 208, when the
same shall be received, so that said
City shall have on hand on January
first of each year Of the years 1921
to 1884, both years included, funds
sufficient to pay the interest and prin-
cipal maturing on January first of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Resolution introduced by Alderman
Jackson and duly seconded, resolved
that each and all members of the
Board of Review shall receive the sum
of three dollars per day for each and
every day so spent on said Board of
Review, the said money paid out of
the general funds of the City, said mo-
ton duly seconded and the Clerk call
ing the roll-call, all Aldermen voted
aye for said resolution.
The following resolution introduced
by Alderman Jackson and duly second
ed and adopted, all Aldermen voting
aye.
Resolved, it is for the best interest
for all people of Grand Rapids that
a new up-to-date map of the City of
Grand Rapids be made showing all
new additions.
Now Therefore, be it Resolved that
the duty of preparing said map be
and the same is hereby delegated to
the Said City Engineer and that it
be the duty of said City Engineer to
prepare said map, the map to be free
of expense to the city but the En-
gineer to have the right to sell copies
to any one except the City.
Duly moved, seconded and carried
that the City Attorney be and he is
hereby empowered to appear before
the Railroad Commission and object
to the increase in rates as proposed by
the Grand Rapids Street Railway Co.
Sidewalk committee having report
ed that there should be sidewalk
between Vine Street and Birch Street
on Fourth Street in said City, it was
Resolved. Resolved that there be
constructed standard sidewalk &C
cording to the ordinance of said City
on 4th Street between Birch and Vine
Street on the Westerly side thereof
| and that notice be served on the adj
joining owners Of said land and il
not built that the City proceed forth
with to build and construct the same
Resolution was duly moved, seconded
and adopted, the Clerk calling the
roll call, all Aldermen voting aye.
The Sidewalk Committee filed writ
ten report on the petition for a side
walk on Avon Street and in writing
recommended that a standard side
walk be constructed on the Northerly
side Of Avon Street, commencing a
9Th Street and extending Easterly OF
the Northerly side of said Avon Stree
to the present sidewalk as now bull
in front of the Roberts Flats. Mo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

MAYOR.


IL
SECTION 4. That in order to provide
for the collection of direct annual tan
sufficient to pay the interest on said bon Is
as it accrues, and also to pay and dis
charge the principal thereof at maturity
there be and there is hereby levied upOn
all the taxable property in said city Il di-
rect annual tax for each of the years while
said bonds or any of them are outstand-
ing, in amounts sufficient for such purpose.
ana that there be and is hereby levied up
on all the taxable property in said cit3
the e toll3wing direct annual tax. to wit:
raise the sum of S2100 for interest 500
thereof to be used to reimburse the general
fund in like amount to be advanced there
l. 1919;
For the year 1919 tax sufficient to raise
the sum of $3.50 for interest and principal:
For the year 1920 a tax sufficient to raise
tint sum of $3.50 for interest and principal
For the year 1921 a tax sufficient to raise
the sum of S310O for interest and principal
For the year 1922 d tax sufficient to raise
the sum of $1,000 for interest and PRINCIPAL:
For the year 1923 a tax sufficient to raise
the sum of $3.50 for interest and principal:
For the year 1924 a tax sufficient to rails
the sum of $500 for interest and principal:
For the year 1929 Il tax sufficient to raise
the sum Of $3.50 for interest and principal:
For the year 1926 a tax sufficient to raise
the sum of 81 for interest and principal
For the year 1927 a tax sufficient to raiSe
the sum of $3.50 for interest and principal ::
For the year 1923 a tax sufficient to raise
the sum of $3.50 for interest and principal
For the year 1929 Il tax sufficient to raise
the sum of $3.50 for interest and principal
For the year 1880 q tax sufficient to raise
the sum of $2250 for interest and principal
For the year 1881 tax sufficient to raisc
the sum of $3.50 for interest and principal {.
For the year 1892 a tax sufficient to rails
the sum of $2O50 for interest and principal {:
That the interest maturing January !
1919, be paid out of the general fund and
that said fund be reimbursed therefor
out Of the taxes hereby levied for the year
1918 when the same shall be collected.
That it shall be the duty of the city
clerk i'll each of the above mentioned years
to extend upon the tax roll Of said city fol
each of such respective years the amount
Of taxes herein before levied for the pay
ment of the interest and principal of such
bonds for such year and such annual taxes
shall be collected by the same officers and
in the same time and manner in which
the taxes for general city purposes arc
collected.
SECTION s. That this ordinance shall
be in full force and effect from and after
the date of it's passage and publication.
provided, however, that said bonds be no.
issued until the expiration of thirty days
after the passage hereof.
Passed, adopted and approved this 9th
day of August. A D., 1915
Attest:
f. G.. GILKEY, CHAS E. BRIFRF
city Clerk. Mayor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Tibbits were
called to Madison Tuesday evening by
telegram on account of the serious
illness of their son Fred with scarlet
fever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15
March IL, 1856

The first number of the Portage
Daily Register, issued on March l,
1886, has come to our table. 1t is 6
columns to the page and is first class
in every respect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Mr. Walter Burt, Howe High
School graduate has closed his first
term of school teaching at Colby He
is home or vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

jeff Berrie, of Vesper, alias Modock
the Indian Chief, has decided not to
attend the State Fair this year and
take the premium on feet, because he
has formed one in Vesper, who leaves
him far in the shade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15
ANCIENT HISTORY IF GRAND
. RAPIDS, And WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1886
80 Years AgO-Fontaine Brothers
Publishers

And now Chas. Quinn has another
girl. 1t never rains but what it pours
Of course Charlie is pleased, but per
haps some Of his neighbors are dis
pleased because they have not been
counseled in the matter Charlie can
not reduce expenses this season, but
all is well that ends well and there
is nothing so nice as good girls. Sat-
urday was the eventful day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

It is denied that the military experts
that write for the newspapers don't
know anything, as they know lot
of things that aren't so.
Mrs. C. w. Rowen is visiting friends
in Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Miss Lima Hasbrouck has been en-
gagged as clerk in the store of n. John
son & Co., Centraia. She will take
charge of the fancy and dry goods de-
partment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

CITY CLERK

NO.......... S.
On the first day of.....................
IL, the city of Grand Rapids Wiscon-
city treasurer of and in said city, the sum
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Dollars (S.........N
for interest due that day on its Public
Park bond. dated July l, 1918 Number
.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Miss Della Mccain of Stevens Point
is in the city spending a few days
with Mr. and Mrs. John Mccain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15
March 4, 1856

Mentor Gordon has severed his con-
nection with the Fair Corner Store, in
this city to accept a similar position
with Daily, Sampson & Co., at DAILY
Station.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15
March 25, 1856

A large black bear adorns the front
of Daily Bros. meat market 1t was
killed by John Parrish at his logging
camp on the Eau Pleine River Sat-
urday, also two cubs. They were
found under windfall along side of
the logging road.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Mrs. Vaughan, her son Byrde and
Miss Grace Beadle, are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Blake in Rudolph this
week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15
F b. 25, 1885,

Feb. 25, 1886
Among those who have been called
to mourn the loss of loved ones, de-
parted recently, are Mr.. and Mrs. j.
E. Ingraham of Madison. Their little
babe which was born December 6,
1886, died February Is, 1886, after
suffering greatly from commissions.
A quiet wedding occurred in Cen
tralia Tuesday, at the residence of N.
Johnson. The marriage ceremony took
place at the Catholic church at 1000
A. NJ. The welded pair were Mr.. J.
J. Conway of Newton, and Miss Lizzie
Hanifin of Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Matt Carey, Harry Burt, Wallace
Balderston, and many more of the boys
have made their appearance from the
camps and mills this spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Mr.. H. A. Herschleb and family
have returned from their protracted
stay in Canada and report a delight
full visit among relatives and friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Mr.. E. c. Talmadge informs us that
his good looking partner has jumped
the broomstick. He was married on
Monday at Stevens Point to a fine
young lady of that place bearing the
historic name of Booth" Chas E.
Blodgett and Miss Nettie Booth were
united in marriage and now 'two souls
with but a single thought, two hearts
beat as one" Well done. They will
arrive in this city Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

About all the excitement there is in
town now, is watching the competing
omnibuses The Witter House bus was
put on the road this week and the
war is on. The outcome of this affair
will be watched with interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

Mrs. Sarah Dickerson, sister of
the Hon. Joseph Wood is a guest at
the family homestead in this city.
Her home is in Rosenville. Michigan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15
March 10, 1856

The brick and stone is now on the
ground for the erection of the new
store building for Jones & Nash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

A few Of Blanche Ferguson's little
friends made her a pleasant surprise
Monday afternoon and all report
fine time, playing games and enjoying
delicious refreshments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15
April l, 1856

April |. 1856
Miss Eva Crawford and Miss Daw-
son are the successful teachers of the
Auburndale school this winter and
they are giving excellent satisfaction
to the District.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

D. R. Coon of Auburndale, has put
in a large amount of wood, bark,
Eastwood and Oak bolts. ties and logs
this winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-08-15

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRE-
SFNTS. that the city of Grand Rapids. IN
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
SEQ Cash Reward
STOLEN HORSE AND MULE.

One black horse, six years old, with foretop reached and a small knot below knee or left hind leg.
 Also one bay mule, eleven years old, weighing about 1000 pounds, both shoulders collar marked, mane and tail reached recently.
 Was stolen from my place 1 1-2 miles southwest of Hunter Saturday night, November 16, and thief is thought to have headed south via Wheatley.
 A $20 cash reward promptly paid for information leading to recovery of lost animal. Address
 w. R. James, Hunter, Ark. Nov. 21st, 1918.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29

shall be ineligible to succeed themselves, or. become a candi- date for any other office during the time for which they were elected.
 The women of the state are given the right of suffrage.
 The election of county offic- CTS every four years instead of every two years until such time as the lawmaking power may otherwise provide.
 Statewide prohibition with a provision for fixing the penalty for violations, and in view of the recent decisions of the Su- preme Court Pm in favor of it
 The ARGUS is printing in this weeks issue a condensed comprehensive discussion on the measures proposed, prepar- ed especially for busy people. By all means read 1t and vote intelligently.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
S10 REWARD

One small bay mare, about 145a hands high, crop in one ear, long mane and tail, small scar in nose, had 5 months old sucking colt.
 Also one light bay lilly, cripple in one of hind legs.
 And one tall black horse, a. bout 4 years old. about 16 hands high, white feet, raw bone and thin in order. is a pacer.
 All raised in Woodruff county Strayed from my farm 8 miles west of Monroe.
 A W. Miller, 8-26-1S Monroe. Ark,
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
{25 Reward

Strayed or stolen off of E. L. Woodfin's place, 2 miles east of Cotton Plant, between S:30 and 9 o'clock Friday night, November l, 1918, one small swayback light bay mare, white spot in forehead size of dollar. fresh cut scar on top of right ear, heavy bushy short tail, gait fox trot or pace, weighs a. bout $50 tb Saddle and bridle on when stolen.
 Will pay $25.00 reward for any information leading to re- turn of mare.
 E. l.. Woodfin,
 Brinkley, Ark. Tell 'en you saw ii Tn the Ar9ps
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
S50.0O Reward
Stolen Saddle Horse.

Stolen from my home on the Carter Plantation 1 mile north of Bayou Bridge Sunday night November IT, light bay saddle horse about 10 years old, with one hind stocking foot.
 The horses name is Dan and he is a proud saddler, goes all the gaits; racks, fox trots, etc. Was shod with plate shoes when stolen.
 Has small bunch of hair on head and white collar mark on neck; round bodied, heavy breasted, nice trim build.
 Animal was seen as he was being ridden into Brinkley on Monday night; is thought to have been ridden into South end--Holly Grove section.
 $25 reward paid for informa- tion leading to recovery of the horse or $50 for return of thief and horse. Phone or write to A. c. Carter & Co.,, Cotton Plant or write Henry Shirod, owner, Route No. 1, Cotton Plant, Ark.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
S25 REWARD

Estrayed from my farm six miles southeast of Holly Grove about June 1st. six head of stock described as follows:
 Leader, roam mare. branded R E D on left hip, wearing small bell. Two 2-year-old iron gray mare mules. One 2-year-old red horse mule. One 1-year-old black horse mule. One 1-year- old light bay horse colt.
 Will pay reward of $25. co for return of stock to my farm, or information leading to their re- every.
 SAM ABLES,
 Holly Grove Ark,
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
Among our Soldiers.

Comes the news from two clever ex-Brinkley boys, Percy Scholem, (now Lieut.. Percy Scholem) that he is to be mar ried soon--see notice elsewhere and of Clifford Scholem, his youngest brother, that he is at Philadelphia wearing the uni form in the $. A. T. c. as he prepares to be a soldier.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29

Daily Thought. The great theater for virtue Is con- science-CicerO.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
S25.OO REWARD

One buckskin yellow pony built horse, about 14 hands high, 6 years old.
 One mouse colored, long bodied horse mule, about IA hands high, 4 years old, branded on right hip.
 Strayed from Billy Beasley's farm, 10 miles south of Holly Grove.
 Will cheerfully pay $25 for re