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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

Mrs. Bernard Yaeger and Mrs. H.
Yaeger have gone to Milwaukee where
they will visit relatives for week.
Elmer Moberg has purchased car
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Winger and
children spent the latter part of the
week with relatives at Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heden entertain
ed company at their home on Sunday
for dinner.
Mrs. Seth Whitman and baby are
reported to be i'll with the Spanish
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
I OUTS very truly
S. D. TESS.

For the purpose Of acquainting our
readers as to who Congressman Fess
is, we append the following taken
from the R. F. D. News, which speaks
for itself:
Congressman Simeon D. Fess of
Ohio has accepted the Craftsmanship
Of the Republican Congressional Cam
paign Committee. Mr. Fess is the
'schoolmaster in Congress. Immedi-
ately after he graduated from Ohio
Northern University, in 1889, he was
called to the chair of American his
tory, studied law, taking the Ii. B.
degree and became manager of the
college Of law in the University. He
was later president of the insti-
tuition. From 1902 to 1906 he was on
the faculty of the University of Chi
cago He was next President of An
tioch College for eleven years. He
was four years editor Of "World's
Events" and is the author of several
works on physiology, history, civics
and politics"
The Security League, that criticizes
Mr.. Brownies record, criticizes the
record of everyone of the four hun
dred and thirty-six (436) Congress-
men except forty-seven (47). Presi-
lent Wilson and his Cabinet would
be condemned under four or five of
5hese so-called acid tests. Six of the
votes complained of by the League
were before the declaration of war.
Mr. Browne supported the Administra
ton policies, the Secretary of Wars
recommendations, and the Army and
Navy Committee reports, as against
amendments proposed on the floor
that had not been given only few
minutes consideration. Everywhere
Mr. Browne spoke and went over his
record he satisfied 90 per cent. of the
people, and carried every Republican
prcinct in his District with the eX-
ception of four or five, outside of the
opponents immediate locality.
He carried every single Republican
precinct in Portage and Waushara
County, although Ex-senator Killeen
Of Waushara took the stump against
him, and also George Nelson, of Port
age County. These are all facts that
90 to show that Congressman Browne
who has been re-nominated by his
party should be reelected and there
by prove to everybody that Republi-
cans in the Eighth Congressional
District stand by their primary nom
inees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

Donald Daily, son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. DAILY, who has been very sick
at the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station, with the influenza, is home
enjoying a furlough, recuperating. He
feels much better and is gaining since
his arrival home. Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

stumbling We have gone from one
extreme to the other. Practical edu
cation will not attempt to make its
young folks elocutionists. But it will
insist that they be able to read aloud
so they can be understood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

If you contemplate buying a range
try Quick Meal it costs no more
than any first class stove range and
has many advantages over anything
on the market. Nash Hardware Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

Total .... ................$1 63, 1919 II
| further estimate there viii be received
by the city of Grand Rapids during the
ensuing fiscal year the following amounts
tOwit:
Excess of income over personal
property tax ........ .........S 3OOOOOO
Licenses ............ ............ 10000
Interest and principal paid by
bonds ............ ............ u, $4,000
Total estimated amount recetv-
ed by city of Grand Rapids $f5620.0 90
Amount of taxes necessary to be
raised as appears from this es-
innate is NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $163, 1913. II
And deducting the money to be
received, tO-wit .......... 45.62O00
Leaves a balance .$117 $40. II
To meet the expense for the ensuing
year.
D..ted at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin. this
CHAs. E. BRIERE,
Mayor and Acting Controller;
Resolution introduced and on roll call
unanimously adopted as follows:
RESOLVED that there will be and is
hereby levied on all of the taxable prOperty
in the city of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
for the 1918 tax levy the sum of Sill, 579.17
and that in addition thereto there will be
and is hereby levied upon all of said tax
able property such sum as will be certi-
fed by the county clerk to be due for
state and county taxes.
Resolution introduced and on roll call
unanimously adopted as follows:
RESOLVED that there be and is hereby
levied upon all the taxable property in the
city of Grand Rapids Il tax Of one mill the
same to be kept in separate fund and in
vested by the city clerk in Liberty bonds
and the said fund to be kept and known
as the sinking fund for a new bridge
across the Wisconsin river.
Resolution Introduced and on roll call
unanimously adopted as follows:
WHEREAS the Health Commissioner of
the city of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, has
heretofore served notice on various pro-
perty owners whose property abuts upon
the eaSterly bank of the Wisconsin river
in said city notifying them to remove and
abate the nuiSanceS caused by the presence
Of out houses on their premises and mott
tying them to construct a sewer from
their premises into the Wisconsin. river
and
WHEREAS, some OF said property own
ers have complied with the orders of said
Health Commissioner ana others nave
failed, neglected and refused to Ilw so
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Common Council of the City of
Grand Rapids that the city attorney be
and he is hereby instructed forthwith to
take such legal steps as may be necessary
% abate said nuiSances.
Dated this LIST day Of Ostober. 1918
On motion duly made, seconded and IN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Reinhart and
children have all had serious time
with the influenza the past week. We
are pleased to note that they are all
on the mend
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

Influenza.
Miss Helen Johnson is employed at
the Geo. Coombs home at Sherry.
Word has been received that Os-
car Kronholm is i'll with the influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hills of Vesper
spent Sunday at the G. Anderson home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

Conncil met in regular session, Chas f.
Briere. Mayor, presiding. All aluefheh
present except Roenius ana Hansen. ao-
sent
On motion reading of the minutes was
dispensed with. -, l.. -,
coed himself on the Electric 4 Water Con Com
mission. Motion made and UNANIMOUSLY
carried that the appointment be conhrmed'
The MAYOR tnen presented to the Coun-
I'll the budget for 1919 is follows;
+ ChaS f. Briere, mayor OF the city
f Grand Rapids and acting controller
hereof do this LIST day of October 1915
hereby file with the city clerk of said city
4 detail statement of the money that Will
pursuant to section 925 subdivision 142 of
the wisconsin statutes for the year 1915
and the acts amendatory thereto ana sup
Elementary thereof, towit:
PRINCIPAL on $4,000 electric bona, ooo 40
so due Jan. >. 1919-lssue 19l9.S 3O00 W
Interest on same .............:.. ''-''o.Vo
Interest on SO 900 water works ,oo
bonds 1910 issue 5fo............ 1ZDo.oo
| Interest on $4,000 Street I'M 900, 10
provement bonds .............. 1OoU.uo
| Prin on 100000 Water Works ,o.oo
bonds 1901 issue 4fo........... 2sOo.oO
| Interest on bal $4,000 same. 10000
TN 1aG2 G 49, %iO'ooo ii't......... 100000
| Intarest IN hal $4,000 same 1000
iii iSsHe 19IS 51o ....,..... 14OOO 90
i iDino on 19 fI9'? 5@5 .i.o...... 2OOOO0
| Interest on bal ST.. 900 same. 49,. 10000
Iil IS" issue 1912 5Sa............ 100000
Interest on balance $4,000. ....... 10000
| Interest SO 900 Water Works
bonds issue 1913 5G6........... 10000
| Interest on $4,000 Fire Station
bonds issue 1918 G6............ 10000
Roard of industrial Edi- alton. $4,000
| Board of Education, city schools. 5S329.17
| Prin. on $4,000 Street Imp. bonds 2O0O.OO
| $50 900 1913 issue 4Gc. 90
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER

Established Nov. Is, 1857.
A L. FONTAINE, Owner and Pub
Usher.
$100 Year, Strictly in Advance.
Prices for advertising and job work
made known on application at the of
flee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

ened, and congratulate you in your
steadfast support of all the vital meas
ures for a vigorous prosecution of the
war, in which in many instances you
were with many other Republicans
who were in advance of the administra
ton. I have no doubt your people
will heartily second your nomination
by a triumphant election.
May l congratulate you on the flu
ture The situation on the front looks
better every day. But we, of course,
must expect long and costly strug-
gle. 1t has thus far been costly in
life, a fact which no state knows bet
ter than yours, and in which no state
has made a finer record in the field.
With best wishes,
YO1IrS yar1y tr11ly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
Council Proceedings

Council Chambers, city hall October 1st
1918.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

LOUIS SCHALL. City Treas
City Treasurers Report of the Wafer
Works Dept for month of Sept. 1913
Overdrafts September 1st........ S13949 -
orders drawn in September. 1890
Overdraft October LIST ............. $15329 II
Respectfully submitted.
LOUIS SCHALL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

F. G. GILKEY. City Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
MYSTIC

At a special meeting of the Mems club called to order by the president James Cooper, it was voted to open a place where sailors and soldiers who come to the village may find a place to rest at night. Through the cour- tesy of Ernest Rossie and Rev. M P. Hart, Columbus hall has been made available. and the basement can be used for a dormitory. This room has all the improvements and can readily hold 20 cots. A committee, Eli Gled- hill Ernest Rossie, Rev. A. H. Withee, Col. Percy Morgan, Capt. Jewell, Charles E. Wheeler and Harry B. Mackenzie, was appointed to make ar engagements for carrying out the plan. This with the service club which is ,open every day will make it very com fortable and convenient for the sailors and soldiers who come into Mystic.
 Attorney Benjamin H. Hewitt is critically i'll with pneumonia following influenza.
 Rev. A. H. Withee is preparing for Rally Sunday, Oct. 13, at which time baptism and reception of members will take place at the morning ser vice. A patriotic service will be held in the evening, when nine names will be added to the honor roll and nine
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
DEMPSEY
 BOUT POSTPONED

Battling Levinsky, of Bridgeport, who is training at the West Side 4. C.. in New York. was notified that the proposed six round bout between him and Jack Dempsey, at Philadel- phia, tonight. nas been post pOned due to the prevalence of influenza in Philadelphia. All boxing bouts in Philadelphia have been iE- definitely postponed until the epidemic relapses.
 Levinsky, meanwhile. will continue Il aiming for his bout on October II with Clay Turney iu Jersey City.
 Levinsky left Bridgeport a week ago Tuesday with Larry Williams who was to act as his sparring partner for the bout Jack London was to assist also.
 The light heavyweight champion was confident before leaving that he would outpoint Dempsey and said that he had met harder hitters than Dempsey before who were unable to knock him down, let alone knock him out.
 The Battler had not trained much for any fights in the last year
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09

for he is studying in the chemical war fare service of the United States army in which he has captains commis- sion and doubtless will be in France ere long. His record marks him as the greatest ball player that ever trod the diamond. Even the most preju diced old timer will admit that much. The fiery Tiger retires with the cham pionship nailed to his big black mace. After 14 seasons in the major league battleields Ty still leads, and by, a good margin. He has outdistanced all competitors. Single handed he virtu- ally has made the Detroit team With out him Jennings team would have been weak indeed through the years during which Ty served with the clan from Michigan.
 Ty excelled in every branch of the game and leaves behind him records that will never be broken. His great diamond deeds have long since be- come matter of course, and he has basked so long in the bright lights of publicity that it seems impossible to add anything yet unsaid of this won derful player.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09

or fight order granted upon the grounds that either or both would ruin his professional career He has agreed therefore to play bill lizards for the Red Cross and tour is now being arranged under those auspices. Prior to that tour and in the way of keeping the ball rolling Hoppe should take on Cochran with any or no side bet. Billiards and pocket billiards are well liked by our soldiers and would be stimulat- ed by news of championship match, however, one-sided that match is likely to develop.
 Cochran's chances of beating Hoppe are so remote that the match will cost the champion more time than worry But the match could be made to serve for war fund pur- poses, and such it would be in teresting even if it didn't serve to show that any man whose ambition is to relieve Hoppe of his 18.2 title his favorite game-is virtually follow ing non-essential occupation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
PLAINFIELD

Ovilss Charon. now stationed at Newport. R. l.. IS spending a five-day furlouEh at his home in Plainfieid.
 Harold Burke is in the employ of the Provost Trucking company.
 Harry Beckett had his kneecap mis- placed while working in the carding department Of the Lawton mills Mon day morning. He and several com nanions. while playing in the waste room, jumped while the cotton presses were working The presses hit the young mans kneecap. injuring it Miss Kirby, the mill nurse. cared for the injury SO that he will be able to con- tinue work in a few days.
 Raymond Normandi has left for Pelham Bay. V. r., where he will go on duty as a seaman for Uncle Sam. Mir Normandi was formerly employed in the carding department of the Law ton mills
 Miss May Kennedy is substituting as a fourth grade teacher in the Plainield grammar school for Miss Elliott
 Plainfeld has reached nearly SO per rent. of it's Liberty bond quota of t290 001 Tuesday $500 worth of bonds were sold in the First National bank, irrespective Of subscriptions in other sections of the town. In the last three .oan drives the town was one of the first over tho top. The third Liberty loan was doubled and the fourth is going to be if they continue to he sold as fast as in the beginning Plain field has already reached s13O,00O with only S1o.0o0 more to get, and then over the topl
 Philip Peterson is spending a few days vacation in Boston.
 Lloyd Brink was a recent business caller in Norwich
 Mise Annie Davon and Miss Victoria Desrosier were recent callers in Nor wich
 Henry Dodge. Joseph Vallincourt and Fred Cardinal were successful in a duck hunt in Dead Mans swamp three. pulled down eicht ducks out of nine tries. Mir. Valiincourt and MT. Cardinal captured six each. making eo for the crew
 Paul Southa-d was a caller in Jew etf City and Norwich Monday.
 Henry Starkweather was a business caller in Providence Tuesday.
 John Nolan is attending Brown uni vsrsitv
 Paul Southard was a caller in Nor wich Tuesday
 Paul Peltier ST. was business caller in Jewett City Monday
 F. l. Racine. who for many years mas kept store on Railroad avenue, ha. sold ouf and will start business al 0anielson.
 Joseph Yallincourt was in Putnam Taesdav
 The interior changes at the office o+ The Lawton Mills corporation havt been completed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
COCHRAN STILL SEEKS
 MATCH WITH HOPPE

Welker Cochran persists in his am- bilious desire to meet Willie Hoppe in a championship game for the 182 balkline billiard title, and there does mt seem to be any reason why such a match should not be held. Hoppe never has objected to it, insisting only that Cochran or his packers get be- hind their man in a financial way as handsomely as they have verbally. Playing billiards, after all, a business with Hoppe, and one that he and his manager try to make pay There never was time when Cochran, or any one else, could not have had match of, as an indica- tion of good faith, the titular candi- date was willing to work himself for s2 800 to 5000.
 |. But recently Hoppe has had his alan for axanantion from the work
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
poNr,s FOR GuNNERs

Every year the hunting season brings with it it's spells in the form of human sacrifices. For the benefit of gunners who are going after game this fall the following list of dont's is given:
 DON'T take any chances. The function of a shot gun is to scatter shot, but be very careful where you scatter it.
 DON'T blaze away in haste and don't get excited. Many a shooter has filled his favorite dog full of lead just because he was anxious.
 DON'T point a gun at any person in jest. It is always the gun that we didn't know was loaded" that goes off and does the damage. The only time to point gun is when you in- tend to kill.
 DON'T take every rustic of a bush or a bough to be a sure indication of game. Remember sometimes an in quisitive person has a penchant for being in strange places.
 DON'T carry a loaded gun through the street or on cars, trains, automo- piles or any kind of vehicle, or leave it around farm houses to have some child playfully blow a head off
 DON'T get excited and shoot with yOuE OUJ0CI IS game. Don't shoot until you see a rabbit, and then be sure that he is clear of both man and dog. DON'T drag a gun under a fence with the muzzle pointed toward you. , DON'T climb over fences with your gun or lean it against a tree until you get over. Put it through the fence and on the ground, business end be- fore.
 DON'T hunt with anyone that you know to be careless. Carelessness with three and quarter drams of powder behind and one-eighth ounces of shot is inviting sure death"
 DON'T load your gun until you are actually ready for business. At al other times it should be empty. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are looking down the barrel at your game.
 DON'T use a cheap gun as it is apt to explode when heavy charge is used.
 DON'T borrow dog or gun or loar either.
 DON'T rest on the muzzle of you1 gun.
 DON'T violate the game laws. It i. not only criminal but sometimes very costly.
 | DON'T "hog" all the game. Leave some for the next fellow
 DON'T rest the muzzle of your gur on the ground. A gun muzzle clogged with dirt or mud is a dangerous pro- position.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
CH|LDS TONGUE BECOMES COATED
 F CONST|PATED
WHEN CROSS, FEVERIsH AND SICK GIVE CALIFORNIA
 SYRUP OF FIGS"

Children love this fruit laxative" and nothing else cleaness the tender stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
 4 child simply will not stop playing to empty the bowels, and the result is, they become tightly clogged with waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach sour then your little one becomes cross, half-sick, feverish, don't eat, sleep or act naturally, breath is bad, system full of cold, has sore throat, stomach ache or diarrhoea. Listen, Mother! See if tongue is coated then give teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all the constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the sys tenn, and you have we'll, playful child again.
 Millions of mothers give California Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly harmless; children love it, and it never fails to act on the stomach, liver and bowels.
 Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown ups plainly printed on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. Get the genuine, made by California Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
NAVY TO HAVE PLENTY FOOTBALL

T want to see every man in the navy who is able to do so play foot ball" said Walter Camp, chief ath- letic director of that branch of the service recently. T want to see every man in every branch of the service playing the fine old game, for football is of particular effectiveness in the development and recreation of the men who are in this war" Having issued his pronounciamento MT. Camp proceeded to see that his advice was followed in all the naval stations throughout the country As result the navy already has out stripped the army in it's football prep arations. In spite of the influenza quarantine several naval teams have been seen in action and have given splendid accounts of themselves.
 The Newport eleven, which last. year was accounted the strongest na- val outfit and until upset by Rutgers, the best football team in all America, has lost Cupid Blacks luminaries, but has collected new aggregation of great players, and under the coach ing of Fred Walker is making ano- ther bid for top honors. Df. Billy" Bull the old Yale coach, who had charge of the Newport squad last sea- son. has retired from active duty but remains in an advisory capacity and as a coach of the kickers. When it comes to showing kickers the old art there is no one who excels Dr. Billy" Walker will be remembered as the coach who directed the undefeated Williams College eleven last season. He played football at Chicago. New ports first game, against Springfield Y. M. c. A. sollege last Saturday, re- suited in success for the sailors by s to O.
 The most prominent naval eleven in the country is that at the Great Lakes station and is coached by Bob Olcott, former Yale centre and. coach at New York university, Annapolis and Kansas. Olcott's eleven, picked from 800 candidates, defeated Iowa | by 10 to week ago last Saturday and played remarkable football. Its 1 second game. with Pittsburgh, was cancelled last Saturday because of the quarantine That Pitt was relieved
 of a difficult assignment is made evil
 dent from the fact that on Saturday
 Iowa defeated Nebraska by 12 to O.
 and Nebraska last season was the king of the Missouri Valley If plans go through Great Lakes will be seer at the Polo Grounds next month
 against representative team from the army.