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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Third Annual State Conference in
Green Bay, Feb. Il.

Speakers Of national and state repu-
tation will address the third annual
conference Of credit men Of the state
of Wisconsin, to be held ia Green Bay
Feb. Il, and at the banquet to be
served in connection with the confer
ence.
Among the speakers will be the
Honorable Joseph E. Davies, chair
mon Of the Federal Trade commits
sion; Charles F. Hoerr, president of
the Home Bank and Trust company,
Chicago; J. H. Tregie, secretary treas
urer Of the National Credit Mems
association, Of New York city; W. D.
Isham Of Milwaukee; A. E. Siedenspin-
ner of Sheboygan; R. R. Chapman of
Oshkosh; J. H. Tayler and Mitchell
Joannes of Green Bay.
Inasmuch as this conference will be
Of vital interest to every credit grant
or, it is the hope of those in charge
that everyone interested in this sub
iect will avail himself of the oppor-
tunity to be a guest Of the Wholesale
Credit Mems association Of Green Bay
on that date.
Members of the executive commit
tee in charge Of the conference are;
Frank G. Smith, Of Milwaukee; Sol
Kingsbaker, Of Oshkosh; R. J. Findlan,
of Manitowoc; w. C. Grimmer, of
Green Bay. J. V. Rorer, secretary of
the Wholesale Credit Mems associa-
ton, is secretary Of the conference.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17
CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor-E. w. Ellis.
City Clerk-Joseph Wheir, Jr.
City Treasurer-Louis Schall.
Assessor-Clark Lyon.
City Attorney. j. Jeffrey.
Justices of the Peace-F. w. CAL
kins, Edward N. Pomainville.
Chief of Police--R. S. Payne.
Health Officer-Dr. J. J. Looze.
Supt. of Public Works-E. Mccarthy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17
New ROME

John Amundson is on the sick list.
A birthday surprise was given on
Mss Lydia Hoeft Saturday evening.
The evening was spent playing games.
VIII PatefeId spent Sunday with
home folks.
Charley Pike made a business trip to
Friendship one day last week.
School started in District No. 2 last
Monday after a two weeks vacation.
Miss Mary Peterson returned from
Grand Rapids last week.
What has become Of the old fash
;cned man who used a cigar holder
hat was shaped like a pipe?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

President-F. J. Wood
treasurer. P. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. J. E. Daily.
Commissioners-E. P. Arpin, Mrs.
e. J. Kaudy. The three officers also
act as commissioners and Prof C. w.
Schwede is an ex-officio member.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Woman suffrage won't be a success
-ntiI we can fix it so that there is an
office for every woman voter. A woman
'sn't going to vote if that old cat next.
door has an Office and she hasn't.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Mrs J. H. Brandt was called to Chi
cago, Saturday, by the sudden and I'M
expected death of her father, Mrs
Brandt left on the noon train for Chi
cago, in the hope that the trains would
be running thru and SO enable her to
reach Chicago in time Tor the funeral
services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17
COUNTY AND
CITY OFFICIALS

In this column will be found the
names of county officers, city Off
GERS, school board and library board
and other officers for general infor-
nation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

The Valley Diision Of the St. Paul
railroad consumes about $4,000 cords
of wood yearly, all of which is pur-
chased Of the farmers along the line
at $L65 per cord.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17
ANCIENT HISTORY IF GRAND
RAPIDS, AND wood COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1884
SO Years AgO-F0ntaine Brothers.
Publishers

Miss Addie Kern Of 0conomowoc, ar
rive in this city Tuesday evening. She
will remain for some time the guest of
her sister Mrs. Paul Fontaine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Mrs. J.. S. Sayles returned the latter
part of the week from Shawano, where
she has been spending the past two or
three weeks. visiting her sister.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

A. F. BandeIine has purchased a
lot in Centralia east Of the ST. Paul
depot and has commenced the erection
Of an eating house 24x40 it., two stor-
les high He intends putting up a
frst-class building
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Mrs. E. B. BEDFORD, who has been
confined to the house the past week
with diphtheria, is so much improved
that she is able to be up around the
house again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

It makes Father feel good to be re
ferred to as the Head of the Family.
But away down in his heart he knows
better.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

What doth it profit woman to have
zalad forks on the table when she has
company when her husband will
browse through the entire meal and
leave the salad fork untouched?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.

President-Geo. w. Mead
-President-Mrs. l. P. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. C. E. Boles.
Treasurer-Mrs. Geo. M. Hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Mrs. W. F. Kellogg visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Reed at Necedah the
past week, returning Saturday even
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Two Of the boys who enlisted with
the local Cavalry troop have been hon
orabIy discharged the past week and
returned home. Private Boinski Of
Kellner, defective eye-sight, and Pri-
waite Henry Pischke of Nekoosa, i'll
health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Miss Harriet Williams, who has
been spending the Christmas and New
Year holidays with relatives in Merrill
Ian and Madison, returned the first Of
the week to again take up her work
here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

A. F. Bandeline has purchased
lot in Centralia east Of the St. Paul
depot and has commenced the erection
of an eating house 24x4O it., two stor-
les high He intends putting up a
frst-cIass building.
June 5, 1884
Miss Hattie Philleo is visiting at
Medford this week She is the guest
of Mrs. Ed. Wheelock.
Miss Ella Hathaway is no longer
at the Register of Deeds office. She
is employed for the present at Arpin'5
office. Miss Nellie KRONER has been
engaged to fill the vacancy.
June y. 1854
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Higbee of Canton,
Missouri, rejoice over the arrival of
a daughter, born June 18th.
large number of Grand Rapids
people attended the funeral services
of the late Hon G. L. Park, in Stevens
Point, Sunday last
f. H. Jackson, who has been at
Marshfield for some time past en-
pIoyed on the Times returned home
Saturday.
The largest bear ever killed in the
state was shot near Milladore. Wood
county, bv James Parker and L. Mes
senger. The weight of the animal was
600 pounds. It's pelt weighed 65 lbs.
and about half of its fat yielded nine
gallons of OIL
Mn Toeo~h CIosuit returned home
from Cro~n Bow whore he has been IN
der the care Of DIR. Monroe.
Norrio1 # the NJ. E. parsonage in
this ci+v Svndav afternoon, June 8th
bv Row. II. c. Nver. Mr.. F. A. Whit
man ond Miss Susan E. Shay, both of
Rudolph, Wood county, Wisconsin.
Nd = tho citv of Grand RAPIDS,
June 5, 1884, at 80 a. M, of blood
poison, the wife of Job Margeson and
1~,'o17+~r Of + y and NJ NJ. Aber, in
the 47th year of her age.
Died in the town of Rudolph. Sat
urday evening, at o'clock, Mr.. E. J..
r7--'~, ofte7, nrotracted illness of
four years, aged so years.
- 10 1854
Miss Emma Miller and Miss Belle
Raymond, teachers at Marshfeld, the
past year are at home again to spend
their summer vacation.
Ny Ambrose Van Slette. now of
Tranne Citv. arrived in this city ac-
COMMANDED by his wife and baby. Sat
urdav evening last. They will visit
at the old homestead. Their sister,
Miss Lille, has been quite i'll of late.
The public schools close in this city
Friday, June 20. The following per
sons constitute the graduating class:
Ada Brazeau, Walter Burt. Ella Far
IRISH, Jennie Huban, Cora Pratt, Lau-
"a Reeves, Fred Tibbits, and Ella
Whitney, each of whom will deliver an
Grafton on Friday evening. The fol
lowing persons will deliver recitations
on the same evening: Albert Breckin-
reed, Emma Dugas, Lottie Stevenson
and Nettie Young.
June IS. 1854
The following named persons con
stitute the Centralia Band as newly or
ganized, who will hereafter furnish
music to these two communities: Reu
ben Lyon Jr., leader, Rudolph Meuhl
stein, Russ Lyons. Chas. Compton, Au
gust Bandeline, John Schnabel, VIM
Bremen, A H Colcord John Sawatski
Frank Easter, Fred Kline and Dwigh
Green.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

We never could understand why. But
the fact remains that most fat women
are good cooks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Reporter Want Ads bring results
Reporter WANT ADS Bring Results
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

May 20, 1884
Miss Theresa Miscoll and G, A.
Smith of Merrill, were married on
Tuesday of the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

James Menier and Miss Delma
Sharkey, formerly of Centralia, but
now Of Merrill, were married at Wau-
sau, Sunday last, and are now visit
;ng in Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17
. Readable = Durable

RTCIdCL1Vc C01ftPdct
Emphasized with the words of Christ printed in bold face
type Strongly neatly bound Khaki cood Morocco grained
limp embossed back bands
round corners Khaki edges gold title beautifully embossed
American Flag in colors the outside front
Printed on specially strong Bible Only AZ inches
and Just q inch thick Type is plain and clear-sef-
pronouncng The Four Great American Hymns printed
and bound this Soldiers and Sailors Testament.
For Sale at this cash with order If ordered
sent by mail 60 cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Chicago Milwaukee & ST. Paul Ry.
Going North
No. 25, pass. (Sun. only 1928 a. m.
No. 5, pass. D. Tex. Sum- 6:08 p. m.
No. l, D. lex. Sun.)------5:19 a. m.
Going South
No. 2, pass. daily------9:41 p. m.
No. 6, pass. D. lex. Sum- 1919 p. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

June 5, 1884
Miss Hattie Philleo is visiting at
Medford this week She is the guest
of Mrs Ed. Wheelock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Miss Ella Hathaway is no longer
at the Register of Deeds office. She
is employed for the present at Arpin's
office. Miss Nellie Kroner has been
engaged to fill the vacancy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17
Green Bay & Western Ry.
Going East.

Green Bay q western Ky.
Going East.
No 2, Lv. Grand Rapids daily,
except Sunday----2:13 p. m.
No. 2, Ar Green Bay----5:45 p. IA.
No. 4, Ar. Green Bay---11:20 a. m.
Going West.
No. 1, Lv. Grand Rapids daily,
except Sunday-----10:27 a. IA.
No. 1 Ar. Winona- p. m.
No. l, Ar. Minneapolis---5:15 p. m.
No. 1, Ar st. PauI----4:50 p. m.
No. 3, Ar. Grand Rapids,
daily, except Sunday---8:30 p. m.
500 Line.
No. 801, Lv. Grand Rapidse:25 a. m.
No. 801, Ar. st. Paul---4:00 D. m.
No. 803, Lv. Grand Rapids3:55 p. m.
No. 803, Ar. Chippewa Falls9:O5 p. m.
Nekoosa Branch
Lv. G. Rapids $40 a. m, $40 p. m.
Ar. Nekoosa- 1925 a. M, 3:55 D. m.
Reporter WANT ADS Bring Results
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Reporter WANT ADS Bring Results
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

June y, 1884
Mr.. and Mrs n Higbee of Canton,
Missouri, rejoice over the arrival OF
a daughter, born June It'll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

The largest bear ever killed in the
state was shot near Milladore. Wood
county, BY James Parker and L. Mes
senger. The weight of the animal was
600 pounds It's pelt weighed So lbs.
and about half of it's fat yielded nine
gallons of oil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

A large number of Grand Rapids
people attended the funeral services
of the late Hon. G. L. Park, in Stevens
Point, Sunday last.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

F. H. Jackson, who has been at
Narshfeld for some time past en-
pIoyed on the Times returned home
Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Mn Toeo~h CIosuit returned home
from Cyo~n Rav whore he has been IN
der the care Of DR.. Monroe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-17

Ny Ambrose Van Slette. now of
Traone Citv, arrived in this city ac-
COMMANDED by his wife and baby, Sat
urdav evening last. They will visit
at the old homestead. Their sister.
Miss Lille, has been quite i'll of late
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Houston Urges Quick
Work to Save Seeds
Secretary Asks Congress for
So, 900, 900 to Protect Food
and Feed Crops

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-If normal
production Of the nations food and
iced crops is to be had this gear,
prompt action to protect the seed sup
plies is necessary, Secretary Houston
warned Congress in asking for aN
urgent deficiency appropriation for
government purchase and sale Of seed
to farmers at cost
There is urgent and immediate
need for at least $4,000, 900, and i. is
probable that an additional sum will
he required in the near future" said
the Secretary. THE seed situation
presents many difficulties. Two gen
eral areas have suffered severely from
drouth during the past sesson--the
Southwest, includin. a large part Of
Texas and part Of Oklahoma, and
considerable part of the Northwest.
These regions represent large part
Of the grain producing areas Of the
United States.
''The seed corn situation in the
northern half Of the corn belt is more
serious than it has been for many
years.
The secretary said it is important
that adequate seed supplies Of SOY
beans and white or navy beans are
available for the next planting season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
New York Women
Founded Eagle Hut

Lady Ward, daughter Of Mrs. White
law Reid, wife of the former American
Ambassador, ard Lady Alastair lines
ker, formerly known to New York So
c!ety as Miss Brcese, arc two of the
prominent American women who have
taken the lead in assisting the work
OF the Y. NJ. c. A. in London. They
were the sponsors for the Eagle Hut.
the largest of its kind in the world.
Under their supervision many Ameri-
can women and girls have volunteered
their services and ore waiting on table
or serving iced drinks at the soda foun-
tain.
All these American women. whatever
their age, arc mothers" to the Sam
mics.
Mother, please give me a chocolate
sundae," says a grayhaired Sammy to
ahc little American girl behind the
counter.
"Mothcr, will you pick me out q
good book to real?" asks another. not
knowing nor caring that his smiling
helper IS Lady Cheylesmorc, a former
New York society girl
The "I" has done its work well. The
American soldiers, 90 per cent of whom
had probably never been inside Il y. NJ.
G. a. at hcme, find in the huts close
Ink between themselves and the folks
they lett behind them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Spain Grows
Rich Trading
In War Goods
Catalonia Greatest Gamer bv
World Strife, While Rest
of Nation Looks on
By Herbert ]. Osborne

BARCELONA. Dec. 2O-That Spain
Of to-day is not quite the Spain Of
yesterday-the land of menana that
tor decades has languished through OK
lstence waiting for tho morrow that
never turns UPS not due to the er-
forts Of her sons to move out Of the
old rut, but rather to the ill-wind, the
world connagration, which has left her
free to profit thereby.
A nation with grit would have taken
every possible justifahle advantage of
its neutrality to make itself felt
among other peoples and would not
have neglected the opportunity to de-
velop its country's great natural re-
sources. But that would have needed
effort, and effort does not exactly &C.
cord with the Spanish temperament.
Speaking generally. the people Of
Spain have energy for most things but
work.
There sic some exceptions. The
Bnsqucs are sturdy toilers in the
northern mining district and the Cata-
lans arc manufacturers who supply
the whole OF Spain, in particular with
textile goods. 1t was not difficult for
the Galatians to earn q reputation as
workers and of being tho English Of
Spain,' while the rest of the country
WAS chiefly occupied in looking on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Britain Needs Fighters
Most, Labor Man Says
Recruits From Munitions Ser
vice Necessary to Maintain
Armies, Asserts Minister

LONDON, Jan. g. Representatives
of the government and the trAdes
unions met at Washington in what is
considered most important conference
to discuss tho question of man-power.
George Nicoll Barnes, member Of the
War Cabinet, presided.
Sir Auckland Geddes, Minister of
National Service, speaking il behalf
OF the government, said that the posi-
ton in the last six months had been
completely altered by the Russian sit
ustion. Ultimately the balance would
be more than eQualized by the Amer
can armies. During the intervening
period. however, a great strain would
be thrown on the country's resources.
After the closest scrutiny OF the
whole position, said the minister, the
government was convinced that il
would be impossible to maintain the
armies in the field unless a large NUM-
Der OF men were recruited from the
munitions services, not merely for the
technical units, but also for the 6ght-
ing units.
The meeting was adjourned until TO-
morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Germany Still
Has irm Hold

,betore the war Germany was gradu-
aI!y ousting England in many branches
OF industry. Difficulties that must
necessarily exist have made it hard for
h19tlsa manufacturcrs to keep their
trade going abroad, but had tilev not
found highly lucrative market at
nome Tor their output they would no
ooubt from necessity have made special
eHorls TO Keep their foreign trade 60
ing. AS IL is, with minimum output
AHu the corresponding minimum ex-
pense and the atrociously high nriccs
they are obtaining at home, they can
afford to give their foreign customers
the cold shoulder. All Of which NAV
De right enough from their commercial
point OF view, but business which
consists OF taking one anothe1's wash
ing Is pretty rotten one from The
national standpoint. When the world
returns TO sanity the national cashbox
VIII need to be continually replenishcd
with tangible currency.
Inns war is so far different from any
other in the vastness of its aims and
responsibilities, and fighting men have
gwen so many proofs Of hcroism that
pears fair relation to the immensitv
OF the undertaking, it might have been
expected that the commercial comnu-
lrlty IN all belligerent countries would
nave risen superior 30 the shopkeepinc
level; that would have been putriotism
in its real Significance.
Those practical people who know the
world az it is and not as it ought to be
are not the least bit surprised to find
traders arranging their programmes in
way to assure to themselves q fortune
while the war is in progress. National
aspirations are adapted to commercial
convenience. Side by side with the sol-
dler in the trenches ready for the SUI
preme sacrifice it is an unsavory thing
to look upon this merchantinp with III"
calamities of mankind.
The Spanish people are generally
ro-German in their sympathies-and
particularly so the army. There is
very little probability of Spain taking
nm active part in the war. She 10
rendering Us good service now in tho
shape OF providing foodstuffs Of ali
Klnds; and that is of moro value than
her Indifferent military help would
mean. 1t takes quite wise person
from the outside world to understand
the domestic and international politics
OF Spain. Occasionally one runs across
a Spanlard who processes to know
something of the subject, but he does
not bear much cross examination.
country that has had nineteen
governments in twenty-five years can
not have had a very clearly defined
QolIcy; that 10 very certain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Huts Scattered
All Over Continent

Wherever American troops are Ill
France or England, there are the Red
Triangle huts. At all the ports Of de-
barkation, where United States troops
arc landed, at every base camp on the
Continent, even at the very northern
most point Of Scotland, where some
American lumbermen chance to be
working, the open door of an American
y. NJ. c. A. is to be found.
There is 4 home atmosphere in these
huts to appeal to every type of man
the American army can produce. Take
the newly established Eagle Hut, in the
heart o. London, as an example.
Spread out over an acre OF the
ground, the hut, which in reality is a
great group of roomy one-story build
ilgs. is ready to receive the first de-
tachment of Americans to arrive in
London, as we'll as any Of the Allied
forces who care to use it. In this hut
alone are beds for 500 soldiers. A
restaurant, which is busy throughout
the day, caters to AS many more.
There is concert hall WHICH, when
completed. Will cover about 500 square
feet of ground. There are "quiet
tooms.' where anybody who wants to