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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
CLASS PLAY
GREAT HIT
Graduates Add to Their Laurels by
the Faultless Rendition of ''Nath-
an Hale" a Patriotic Play

Days Opera House was crowded
to its capacity Wednesday evening
May p by an appreciative audience
made up of parents and friends Of
the graduates of the class of 1918
who were to exhibit their theatrica
abilities in the redition of a patriotic
play entitled Nathan Hale"
Those who had a part in the play
had been we'll drilled and prepared
for the presentation of this play by
Miss Myrtice Kitto, who is entitled to
great credit for it's successful out
come.
A play of this nature is at this time
doubly appealing by reason Of it's close
Connection with our lives and the lives
and deeds of our forefathers who sac
rlt1ced their lives to establish what we
are trying today to maintain.
Harvie Boorman as Nathan Hale
interpreted the part as no one else
could have done. The audience was
made to feel the strength of his char
acter and yet his gentleness, his great
love for his sweetheart and in the end
his supreme sacrifice of everything
for his country.
Neva Leach as Alice Adams gave to
the part all the sweetness, gentleness
and charm and as the "prettiest maid
in the colonies" was a typical little
colonial lady.
Rupert Hougen as Guy Fitzroy, a
British officer and rival of Nathan
Hale took high fonors for his splend-
id acting.
Chester Perrodin was no less good
and both boys are to be congratulated
Of Walter Fritz it is sufficient to
say he dearly loved his sister and took
the role of her protector in the most
realistic manner.
There were also those in the cast
who lent an air of comedy to certain
parts of the play. Florence Weeks
and Stuart Karseboom were a typical
couple in love.
Violette Bogoeer acted the part of
dignifed imposing NATION to per-
fection.
Leslie Hill as Jasper, the colored
servant. provoked q laugh from the
audience every time he put in his ap-
pearance.
Aileen Noel as the Widow Chichest-
ar, was a great success.
Norbet Daily as Colonel Knowlton
was remarkable for his good express
sion and clear enunciation.
Much credit is due to other members
Of the cast who combined to give the
play true military air.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
GENTLEMEN
ESPECIALLY
INVITED
The Civic COmmitte Have Arranged q
Splendid Program for This O.
casiOn.

The Grand Rapids Federation of
Women's Clubs will hold an evening
meeting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
SEQ. W. Mead on Thursday evening
Tune 9th. An excellent program has
oeen arranged by the Civic Committee
for this occasion and is one that will
be of special interest to every one
lealing with things that go to improve
md beautify our city. The gentlemen
ire particularly invited to attend this
meeting. The program to be given
will be as follows:
Hostes-Mrs. Geo. W. Mead
Reception-Central Division
City Poss'oilities-Mr. A. T. Thomp-
son
Civic Talk-Mr Geo. w. Mead
Music-Mrs. E. B. Redford and Mrs
l. P. Witter
''Sore Spots" VIM. Kellogg
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
BABIES DAY
SATURDAY
MAY 18TH

Saturday May %, from 2 to 5 7 II.
at the Council of Defense offices AT.
the City Library, about 148 children
under the age of years were weighed
and measured. After the status of
each child had been taken the babies
with their mothers enjoyed an auto
mobile ride. The enthusiastic response
of the mothers amply rewarded the
Child welfare committee in their eff
fort to interest the people in this gov
ernment work.
Saturday June 1, at one of the
school houses on the West Side an
other measuring test will be held and
the following week there will be one
on each side of the river. Wednesday
and Friday May 20 and 81 at two of
the District school houses in Saratoga
measurements will be taken. This
work is progressing rapidly and every
one is responding to this patriotic
call
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30

GRADUATED FROM
LINCOLN HIGH
commencement Exercises Largely
Attended and Program Rendered
One of the Best

Friday evening May "a at the Lin
coin High School Auditorium occurred
the commencement exercises of the
class of 1918. There were rs gradual
ing this year, this being the largest
number in the history of the school.
Every seat in the room was taken
despite the fact that admission was
granted upon invitation only.
Following a musical number by the
High School Orchestra, and the song
America sung by the audience, Elmer
Boles delivered a fine address To-day
and Yesterday" He was followed by
Miss Jane Taylor with a piano solo
which was appreciated by all.
The principal address of the even
ing was made by Prof. Harry Gar
field Houghton, of the Department of
Public Speaking at the University of
Wisconsin. In his address entitled,
"The Citizen of Tomorrow. he COW
cred a place in the world war which
young people are likely to forget
its relation to their future and how to
meet problems which are likely to
arise He also dwelt on the need of
higher education His address was
a model in every way. Following the
Grafton Mr.. Middlecamp rendered
vocal solo, "The Bandit Chief" which
was followed by a violin solo oil Tro-
vatore" by Miss Antoinette Zimmer-
man.
Hazel Batty, the valedictorian of the
class, then gave a very good talk on
Service" Following which Miss
LantZ gave an appreciated solo, Con-
certo from DeBeriot after which Supt.
c. w, Schwede presented the class
to the audience. The last thing on the
program was the presentation of the
diplomas by Mr.. Guy o. Babcock,
president of the Board of Education,
which was followed by "The Star
Spangled Banner" by the audience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
PREVENT LOSSES
FROM CUTWORMS
Help Wisconsin Do Her Share, By
Feeding Poison Bran Mash

Not so much a bigger acreage as a
bigger yield is the hope for greater
food production for 1918. Destruction
If insect pests and plant diseases is
one of the ways to get the bigger yield
without increasing the expense of the
amount of labor needed. The replant-
ng that is necessary when crop is
attacked by cutworms, grubs, and in
;ects is more costly in time, labor, and
money than the prevention Of the pests
would be.
Cutworms are somewhat difficult to
light, according to L. G. Gentner Of
he entomology department of the I'm
i1ersity of Wisconsin because they feed
mostly at night and hide in the soil
turing the day. They can be traced
by their work. They cut off the young
plants near the surface of the soil,
making replanting necessary, and eat
The leaves of the older plants, causing
he plants to become stunted and fin
| Ally die.
Poison bran mash is the most effec-
i've means of fighting the cutwo m
now. The mash should be scattered
over the ground before the crop ap-
pears. If broadcast over the fields
in late afternoon or early evening
1t the rate of 3 to pounds an acre
the cutworms will feed on it at night
and die. If the pests become trouble,
some at any time during the season
the mash may be used again.
The poison bran mash is made by
mixing l pound Of white arsenic o1
Il pounds of lead arsenate with 2;
pounds of dry bran or middhngs. Ther
dissolve l quart of low-grade mol
| lasses. and 1-2 pound of salt in a guam
tity of water. Mix this with the bral
and add enough more water to max,
crumbly mash. Care should be takel
to keep poultry from the mash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
KRUGER-FOLEY
Wedding

Miss Mildred Kruger, only daughter
of Mr.. Fred Kruger and Mr.. Leon
Foley, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Foley of this city. were joined in the
holy bonds Of wedlock Monday morn
ing May 9th, at A. M. at the Cath
ollie church, Rev William Reding off
ciating. The young couple left on
the noon train for the Great Lakes
Training Station at Lake Bluff, Illinois
where they will reside until such time
as Mr.. Foley is obliged to leave for
foreign fields.
This young couple have been raised
and educated in Grand Rapids and
are well and favorably known. In
their union they have the best wishes
of their relatives and friends.
They are both graduates of the Lin
coin High School and are both highly
thought Of and respected by those
who enjoy their acquaintance.
We join with their many friends in
extending congratulations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
COUNTY COURT, WOOD COUNTY
WISCONSIN-N PROBATE

In the Matter of the Last Will of
Geo. W. Baker, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
at term of the county court to be
held in and for said county at the
court house in the city of Grand Rap
ids in said county on the 4th Tuesday
(being the 25th day. Of June A. D.
1918, at the opening of court of that
lay the following matter will be heard
and considered:
The application of Geo. W. Baker
Jr., executor of the will of Geo. W.
Baker, deceased, late of Grand Rapids
in said county, for the examination
and allowance of his final account,
and for the assignment of the resi-
due of the estate of said deceased to
such persons as are by law entitled
thereto; and for the determination anc
adjudication of the inheritance tax
if any, payable in said estate.
Dated May IA, A. D. 1918.
BY the Court:
". ]. CONWAY, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
RED CROSS
PAGEANT FINE

The historical pageant, America,
Yesterday and Today" given Thurs
day night by the public school chill
dren and young people under the di-
rection of Miss Lantz. supervisor Of
music, was a most beautiful and at
tractive performance, representing a
great deal Of painstaking on the part
Of the teachers who had part in drill
ing the young people. There is moth
ing so pleasing as small children when
dressed in fancy costumes. in drills,
songs, and fancy dancing. All of those
who had a part in this entertainment
lid remarkably well and are entitled
10 a great deal of credit for the sue
oessful outcome of the entertainment.
The Daily Theater building was crowd
ed to its fullest capacity. Many were
standing and others were turned a.
way on account of lack of room The
Young ladies VINO took the principal
parts in the pageant were the Misses
Fordice, Hayward, Eulalie Breene, and
Dorothy Normington, all added their
share to the success of this well as
signed program. The Red Cross So
cietv netted a neat sum from the in
come of this entertainment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
BOYCE IN
THE ]. 5. ARMY

Lloyd Boyce, 17-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Boyce, PIP Ash
street, has enlisted in the U. S. army
and is now at Jefferson Barracks a
waiting assignment. The young man
went to Davenport last week to get
work at the Rock Island arsenal, but
decided he wanted active service in
the front line instead. A letter to his
mother Friday brought the news of
his enlistment -Clintonville 0owa)
Herald.
The readers of the Reporter will
remember that the boy spoken of in
the above item, is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. L. Boyce formerly residents
Of Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
AUTOMOBILE THIEF
IN COUNTY JAIL
Sheriff ]. E. Nornington Successful in Finding
Car and Landing Man after z weeks Search

On Tuesday night May 7, Jerry Blod
gett of Marshfeld, had his fine 1918
model Cole automobile stolen from
his garage. Soon after this Sheriff
Normington was notified of the theft
and he got busy running down the car
and the thief. The evidence and clues
he obtained led him to Chicago. From
this point Mr.. Normington was some
what in doubt as to the direction the
thief took, but he thought he had
gone East and had sent circular de-
scriptions of the man and the car thru
the states of Ohio and Indiana. One
of these circulars fell into the hands
Of the deputy sheriff at South Milford
Indiana, who was also the owner of
small garage.
Frank Lovejoy, alias Frank King
ston, shrewd, slick gentleman Of
about thrity-fve or forty years of age
was the man who left that car for re-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
THIRTY-FOUR
GRADUATE
CATHOLIC school

The Commencement Exercises were
held at S. Peter and Paul Catholic
School Saturday morning May 25th.
1918. Rev Hilary A. Luther, Assist
ant Pastor said a High Mass and the
school children sang a popular song,
Sister Georgia presiding at the organ
Rev. William Reding, pastor of the
church. distributed the diplomas to
the graduates and in doing so deliver
ed a very appropriate address upon the
value of an education. His talk was
very instructive and greatly appreci-
ated by the parents and friends who
were present The following is a list
Of the graduates:
Francis Arpin, George Bauer, Archie
Collins, Robert Collier, James conway.
Donald Fischer, Francis Frechette,
Daniel Greiber, Walter Hamm, Harold
Hartl, Edward Kappa, Clarence Rel
land. William SchnabeI, Hubert Schlig,
Harry Starks, Caroline BoIes, Evelyn
Chamberlain, Dorothy Dixon, Leona
Freund. Viola Gamma, Catherine Jes-
mier, Florence Link, Gertrude Love,
Leona Oligney, Cecil Parmeter,
Georgia Payne, Jeanette Peltier, Nina
Porter, Lucille Reiland. Carol Steib,
Ruth White, Teresa Zeller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
COUNTY COURT, WOOD COUNTY
WISCONSIN-IN PROBATE

In the Matter of the Estate of
Lizzie Baker, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That
at a term of the county court to be
held in and for said county at the
court house in the city of Grand Rap
ids in said county on the 4th Tuesday
(being the 25th day. of June, A. D.
1913, at the opening of court on that
day the following matter will be heard
and considered:
The application of George w. Baker
Jr., special administrator of the es-
tate of Lizzie Baker, deceased, late of
Grand Rapids in said county, for the
assignment Of the residue of the es-
tate of said deceased to such persons
as are by law entitled thereto; and
for the determination and adiudica-
ton of the inheritance tax, if any.
payable in said estate, and for the
certifying of the heirship of said Lizzie
Baker, deceased.
Dated May 18th, A. D. 1918.
By the Court:
W. ]. CONWAY, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
The Trade At Home Club

Il want to pay attribute right here
md now" said an enthusiastic Trade
al Homer to US yesterday, ''to the
good intelligent service we get in the
stores of Grand Rapids. When you
go into a store, you may not know
just what you want to buy. Usually
you don't"
"When you begin to ask questions
at our home stores, the people seem
to know all about the goods. They
have watched what lines give the best
satisfaction, and they tell you frankly
about what you can expect of any of
them. In clothing and house furnish
ings, they know what will wear the
best and what is the best style You
rarely get anything that proves dis
appointing"
''That makes an article worth so PEI
t cent more. You use it longer than i
it proved only half satisfactory. Anc
| you don't pay cent more for it here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30

pairs. While there the deputy sheriff
recognized the car as the one wanted
at Marshfeld, Wisconsin. He wired
Sheriff Normington for further de-
scription of the car and was informed
to arrest the man. Mr.. Lovejoy was
found working out of Milford about
Is miles shoveling coal to earn money
enough to pay for the repairs on the
car. The thief was arrested and sher-
if Normington and Jerry Blodgett
went to Indiana and brought back the
car and the prisoner. The car was
in pretty good condition considering
arraigned before Judge Andrews in
its hard usage
Monday morning Frank Lovejoy was
Marshfield, where he waived prelim-
mary examination 1t is expected that
he will plead guilty before Judge
Parks in Stevens Point and receive his
sentence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
SEED CORN
FOR SALE

The County Council of Defense has
still several bushels of Longfellow
flint corn at $3.50 bushel and some
dent, Minnesota No. 13, at $3.50 a
bushel. If you still need corn for late
planting or to replant you may get
this at the Agricultural School at
Grand Rapids or at the office of F. L.
Musbach at Marshfeld.
Under the present conditions Of
food shortage and high prices be sure
to replant all missing hills of corn.
W. w. CLARK,
Sales Manager.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
A NEW STORE

Miss Helen Kroner has decided to
open new store in which she will sell
ladies' underwear, corsets and stock
ings. For this purpose she has rented
the room of the First National Bank
across from the Witter Hotel formerly
occupied by barber shop. These
rooms are to be redecorated and fit
ted up for her occupancy and when
ready her opening will be announced
which she hopes to be in the very
near. future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
WISCONSIN'S
ANNIVERSARY
Of STATEHOOD
The Badger State is Seventy Years Old
May 29th and Enjoys Excellent
Prosperity

| Inc Wisconsin AgrlculturlSt publish
ed at Racine, Wisconsin in its issue O.
| May 25 shows comparison from tn,
date Of its organization in 1849 up t.
the present time. We append from
that issue what Wisconsin has &C
complished since 1848 and what it nov
enjoys and consists of.
In 1918, Wisconsin has all the ne
cesary things of life, and also the mo-
dern comforts and luxuries.. We have
all the best farm tools, implements
and vehicles that have been invented
We are building a new and wonderful
agricultural prosperity here on the
old foundations laid by those now at
rest
This memorial day should bring
tribute to these pioneers as we'll as to
our soldier dead. Thousands of them
were both soldiers and farmers.
Now our homes and all buildings
are as beautiful and substantial and
comfortable as any in the world.
Church and school and social privi-
leges are almost equal to the best the
cities can give.
There are nearly 1000 rural schools,
and higher schools where farm bows
and girls are given training for life
work.
We are now beginning to save timb
er. but have the task before US of
clearing, draining and subduing mil
lions Of acres of stump and swamp
lands
We have found our greatest work,
and now have 100000 dairy cows
that last year produced $3.50, 100000
pounds of milk worth 100000
The value of property here is now
over $3,6OO,0OO, 900.
There are about ITO. 900 automobiles
owned in the state, and farmers own
half 2f tLc-.3
Lighting plants and water systems
are numerous on farms here today.
There are 7,748 miles of railways
that bring to the great markets the
products Of all counties.
The state produces nearly 100000,
tons of hay and 5000, 900 tons of silage
About 1OO,OOO,OO0 bushels of oats
and 100000 bushels of barley are
grown
There are more than 1000 cooper
ative farmers companies in Wisconsin
Of our 1000 cheese factories, 81
per cent are owned by their farmer
patrons.
There are 1900 members of Grange
and Equity Associations working for
cooperation.
Live stock breeders associations
number $50.
Wisconsin has 800 telephone COM
panies, more than half of which are
cooperative.
There are more than 100 cow test
ing associations among our dairymen
There are PA farmers insurance
companies, and 81 farmers stores.
There is a farm engine on nearly
every farm, and often more than one.
Most of the hardest work on the
farms can be done with machinery.
We have wealth as we'll as pros
poets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
MEN HONORED
BY WOOD COUNTY
Patriotic Parade Tuesday Morning Speaks Lou
der than words for Wood County's Loyalty

Fred A Bentz, Nekoosa
c. F. Fleckenstein. Madison
Joseph Specht, Marshfeld
Joseph NJ. Vadnais, Grand Rapids
Hubert ]. Weber, Marshfeld
Andrew Szezepaniak. S. Chicago
James F. Malik, Milladore
Henry A. Loock. Grand Rapids
Wilbur Coss, Grand Rapids
Alex Sowinski, Port Edwards
Charles Roginski, Pittsville
Charles j. Thomas, Babcock
Charles L. Harring, Nekoosa
Carter n. Nelson, Marshfield
Charles Robl, AuburndaIe
Roy Rasmussen, Marshfeld
Edwin Screer, Grand Rapids
Jacob Wolf, Marshfield
Archie Hammel, Nekoosa
Edw. August Toelle, Auburndale
Frank B. Cola, Grand Rapids
Joseph LaBarge, Grand Rapids
Emil A. Houden, Nekoosa
Edw. j. LANCER, Grand Rapids
Louis LeMay, Gary, Ind, $50 Wash
ngton st.
c. A. Cajamus, Detroit, Mich.
VIM. R. Kranzusch, Washburn, N.
}.
Geo. A. Kleinstick, Leavensworth.
Kansas.
Jerome F. Sedall, Chicago, I'll.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
RIVER FORECAST

The river will continue to rise at
Grand Rapids tonight while at points
north of Grand Rapids the stage will
remain high although a slowly fall
ing tendency will set in unless heavy
rains occur. The indication. however,
are for rain tonight and Thursday
and one-half inch mas already fallen
over the extreme northern portion of
the valley and is still raining.
I'll. E. HYRE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30

Rolla Murgatroyd went to Knowl-
ton Monday morning where he COM
meneed laying brick on new SIC, 900
school house that is being built at
Knowlton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
DF tAt0 NOuI Z.
". ]. CONWAY, County Judge.

Recently R. H. Haase has been
breaking in new men at the A. C. A.
store to go out and take similar po-
sitions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
w. ]. CONWAY, County Judg

A card just received from George
Weaver 120 Field Artillery, stating
that he has arrived safely in France,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30
notice

Registration booths will be open on
June 5th, 1918, from 700 o'clock A. M.
until SO o'clock P. NJ.
Signed: SAM CHURCH, Secretary,
Local Board for Wood County,
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-30

Roy Murgatroyd is laying brick at
Nekoosa.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-24
Offer Taft Position
as Sole Arbitrator
on Ball Commission

. New York, Nov. 23.-Former
President William Howard Taft has
been offered the position of sole
member of the National Base Ball
commission, according to announce
ment here tonight by H. N. Hemp
stead, president of the New York
Nationals and Harry Frazee, presi-
Gent of the Boston Americans. Mr..
Taft is said to be considering the
offer. y
Acceptance by Mr.. Taft would
mean the passing of the present
naionai commission, which is COM
posed of two league presidents and
third member and, it is said,
would shear Ban B. Johnson, pres
ident of the American league, of the
powers which have earned for him
the title of base ball dictator"
The offer to Mr.. Taft is said to
have been made without the know
ledge of western presidents of the
two leagues. All Of the eastern
club presidents are said to have ap-
proved the offer and this would give
the originators of the idea sufficient
votes to carry the proposal.
The National commission at pres
ent has only two members, former
Gov. John K. Tener of Pennsyl=
vania, having relinquished his seat
on the commission when he re-
Gently resigned the presidency of
the National league. Mr. Johnson
and August Hermann, president
Of the Cincinnati Nationals, are the
present members.