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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-03
WOOD coming
INTOM MARKET

Since the advent of the snow storm
of the past week, with good sleighing,
the farmers are busy bringing in cord
wood This will help relieve the short
age of coal Mixed wood is bringing
$3.50 to $500 a cord for 16 in length
Maple wood is bringing from $3 to
S4.O0 a cord according to quality. We
understand further that a large a.
mount Of wood is being cut by the far
mers, who earlier in the season were
busy with their crops. Our readers
will do we'll to place their order for
green wood now, and have it hauled
while the sleighing is good, and con-
serve their wood supply for the whole
year of 1918.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-03
HEDEVIL
0UICLASSED
resigns HIS JOB

The devil sat by a lake of fire
On a pile of sulphur kegs.
His head was bowed upon his breast,
His tail between his legs.
A look of shame was on his face,
The sparks dropped from his eyes.
He had sent up his resignation
To the throne up in the skies.
"I'm down and out" the devil said;
He said it with a sob;
There are others that out-class me,
And [ want to quit my job.
He'll isn't in it with the land
That lies along the Rhine;
I'm a has-been and piker,
And therefore resign.
One ammunition maker,
With his bloody shot and shell
Knows more about damnation
Than all the imps in hi.
Give my job to Kaiser William,
The author of this war;
He understands it better
A million times by far.
I hate to leave the old home,
The spot l love so well,
But | feel I'm not up-to-date
In the art of running hell.
Mr. Nick Devil.
Taken from the Stanton Picket.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-03

monthly session Wednesday night, all
members being present with the excep-
tion of Aldermen Halvorsen and Ar
pin.
The board of Public Works reported
that they had engaged the services of
Charles E. Kruger as janitor for the
new City Hall building and fixed his
salary at $4,000 per month. Their
action was approved by the council.
Alderman Bealer, to whom the op-
ening of Brown street had. Seen refer
red for investigation reported that the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-03

BONUS To TIE
JACKSON
MILL MEN
Employees at Stevens Point, Amherst
and NelsOnville Get Tenth
of Their Annual Wages
as a Gift

From Stevens Point Daily Journal
Nineteen employees of the Jackson
Milling company at the Stevens Point,
Amherst and Nelsonville mills receiv-
ed very pleasant surprise on New
Years day, 1t came in the form of
checks for 10 per cent, of their pay
during the past six months. A few in
the employ Of the company who have
not been in service for six months did
not share in the benefit. The checks
came direct from George w. Mead of
Grand Rapids, president of the com
pany.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-03
GREECE ASKS
SUBJECTS TOEN-
LISTIV(J. 5. ARMY

Washington-Greece wants her ci-
tizens in the United States to enlist
in the American army. Not only will
she suspend punishments which ordi-
narily follow enlistments of Greeks
with a foreign power, but she will re-
ward them for supporting American
arms. This is the substance of a note
from the Greek government, deliver
ed to the state department.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-03

Garrison estate wanted $91.50. Carl
Bona $4,000, and Charles Jarwinski
$500.
On motion the council decided to
purchase the property and open said
Brown street.
Petition asking for sewer and wa
ter on Grand Avenue from 21st St. to
Robert Knut's place, and another on
Canal Avenue from High street to But
Ter street were referred to the sew
eg and water committee for investiga-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-03

Among the fortunate laboring men
of the city are those employed by the
Grand Rapids Milling Co., as they al
so, received bonus, amounting to 10
per cent of the wages earned by each
during the year 1917.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-03
NOTICE!

DR.. W. NJ. Ruckle and family will
return to Grand Rapids January 7th,
from their vacation, which was spent
in Chicago and Decatur, Ill.
W. NJ. RUCKLE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-03

An ordinance was passed providing
for a penalty for the use of milk bot
ties for any other purpose than that Of
containing milk and cream this or
dinance was proposed and prepared by
the State Board of Health as a sani-
tary measure. The Ordinance was
passed.
Alderman Link made a motion which
was seconded and carried that the city
pay the Amusement Hall Co. $1,000
for rent of the Amusement Hall for
the year 1918.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
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SORROW FoR THOSE WHO MOURN.

Our hearts go out these bereaved relatives OF the
gallant soldier boys viii home TO the wei
comes that would been given to the-the soldier
boys whose life blood has ebbed in France for human
lberty-he soldier boys whose names are coming into
this country by day after day. that will be
coming in for weeks hence. BY of the neXplc
able inefhciency in ways and of transmitting
these names-some of them two months belated-the
amount of anguish distress caused in the homea
about US is ptiable in the extreme
These parents friends and relatives reJoiced Win
the rest of the signing of the armstice IN
early November they learn when the dread tele
grams come that their had been dead for weeks
Some of them made glad knowing that their precious
bows lay on of suffering, severely wounded IN nos
pitfalls thousands OF miles away from home The casualty
lists that have coming in during the past few days
have been carrying of and wounded Lake
county boys in greater numbers than have ever been
known before and there one hundred thousand
more casualties Fortunately the majority Of
them will be Slightly wounded" casualties and also
large number of prisoners who reasonably be eN
pected TO come back safe and sound.
The horrors certainly brought home to the
people as they have brought nce civil days
and the sympathy and compassion of all of Us who have
remained safely home while these boys have gone
across the seas the world decent place to live
in should go the funess of hearts to the be
reayed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
EXPLOITS IN THE AIR.

While the at its height remarkable feats by
aviators numerous at the battle fronts little
attention paid any accomplishments except those
which seemed to be almost superhuman and indeed
many events which clearly within this
been featured in the press Many
tories have been mentioned the only half
told. The closing days of the actual fighting Europe
contained thrilling stories of the air
On of these days British service alone de
others Of control single British aviator com
bat with sixty German flyers succeeded in bringing down
ten of them and although seriously wounded landed safely
within the English lines Our aviators OF the
last days of the fighting period bagged wentyone
planes During another period of four days hun
mission by American fighters and, during last six
months American airmen have destroyed over six hun
dred planes of the central powers.
One of the distressing chapters in the history
the war-at least in far American pride is con,
cerned-has been the story of the expenditure hun
dreds of millions of dollars in the iadvised
futile indicated by the report of Justice Hughes
Although these enormous expenditures failed to supply
the needs of avators in Europe for fighting planes
and compelled them to rely almost entirely French
English manufacturers for such machines to be
hoped that the airpane industry in this country
result of such expenditures received impetus which
will enable least to keep pace with the progress
the world in the utilization of aircraft for commercial
recreatonal and scientific purposes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
Lake Co. Boy Makes His
Eighth Trip Across Atlantic
Raymond Miller of Schererville on u. S. S. Grant,
Tells of Scenes When Wilson Ship Put
Out to Sea.

he represents. Their efforts and ideals
inculcated by this spirit Of liberty and
democracy will md in Wilson. their
champion. His fourteen peace pro
posals which will be explained by him
will probably take on different aspect
from some of the present interpreta-
lions. especially those who are want 70
heckIe our --merican ideals which he Is
bound to represent.
THE ship George washington on
which he and his party sailed this
morning. was immaculate. Her lines
were those of a huge yacht and when
she steamed majestically into the
stream. and 1t could easily be seen that
the President. standing with his wife.
was deeply moved. ON all sides the
sailors Of the various transports were
drawn up at attention while the
screeching ad believing of all whistles
and sirens was deafening The Presi
dents salute. volley OF 81 guns. was
given as the ship pulled out.
''The convoy which is to escort him
to France. composed of several first line
battleships. six destroyers. scout cruis
ers aud various other craft camouhaged
in full war co1ors. presented a wonder
full spectacle. Upon arriving at the
stroyers from Brest viii meet him.
there VIII undoubtedly be another such
demonstration.
while this wonderful formation was
slowly vending us way down the river.
two daring aviators performed miracul-
Gus feats above the Presidents ship.
Their antics in the air were hair-rais-
ing TO say the least. The clever hand
ling or the machines demonstrated to
the spectators unsurpassed skill and
goes to show that Americans can adapt
themselves very readily to conditions
broughtS about by the war. For in
stance. could you imagine a year ago,
thousands of aeroplanes manned by
such men-young. daring and adventure
Gus who were following their different
vocations? Surely American efforts are
unparalleled.
J The above description and procedure
of events are given as I saw them. To
one who was perhaps closer or aboard
the Presidents ship. could no doubt
write on indefinitely.
Expect to remain in port another fve
or six days. This would seem a long
/ time 10 one who is making his first trip.
! but TO me 1t is very short. I have
! Travelled nearly $4,000 miles on the At
/ Iantic in the past year and the novelty
I of going to sea has left me long ago.
/ "As I have other duties to attend to,
will bring this letter to close. Hoping
/ this finds you IN the best of health and
/ wit hlove to all.
| Your loving brother
RAY"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14

II you believe the mercy and kindness that have
been shown boys wounded and dying the battle
fields OF France; if you have faith in the millions Of
women who have been working since the war making
with their own hands garments keep these boys
comfortable; you believe the noble who have
Jared forth pleasant homes and the protection
husbands and fathers to share dangers the death
of war in behalf only of the soldiers but of all hui
mainly you will walk up week and put down your
dollar to pay your dues member of the American
Red Cross society for another year
The dollar is not much, but it shows where your
heart lies and it shows where your patriotism is. But
even when you have paid your dollar have not
done your full duty you financially able to buy
memberships those who unable to buy these for
themselves.
No arguments should be needed TO induce anybody
to become member of the Red eros continue his
membership One who requires argument this
point betrays his his selhshness both.
You will classify yourself week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
GENERALIZATION OF GOVERNMENT.

task of no less magnitude than the rehabilitation
Of the after restoration peace will be demobza
ton of the government The old departments and bu
reaus have been enormously expanded many
with tens of thousands employees added
for the sole purpose of carrying the Peace
the of its continuance by the formation Of
League of Nations will demand abolition almost
quite all of the bureaus
their normal proportions
But experience has proved that of the most diff
heut things in the world is abolish Office of the
government 1t Means patronage for congress dis
tribute. Job for its chief for him
WELD 1t follows that all of invented
for keeping it alive end of shady tricks are played
and hlibusters organized to block bills There
been custom houses, land offices and pension
which have been maintained for after the duties
fees collected the pensions distributed had shrunk
to little nothing The offices existed only provide
salaries political representa-
tives who had particular interest while the people
whose money wasted had but general interest.
very few Of the bureaus may properly be con
inued with diminished STATS. but the majority viii
have exist after normal conditions
Watch the politicians they attach leeches to
he public purse perpetual mementoes of the world
war.-Portiand Oregonan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
A SURPRISING MEETING.

One Of the most amazing political meetings that
Lake county has ever known took place Robertsdae
up in the of the county, rather nconvenent
place The weather abomnable in every particular.
disagreeable evening could be imagined. and
of all nights when comfortable remain home
last night eclipsed them all
Yet from every city and town. every nook and cor
of the county. republican committeeman and
gathered They from cities outside the county,
they came from down state to attend republi.
ovefeast At these preliminary party meetings as
rule there is not over corporals guard two but the
attendance at the meeting remarkable. was
Inspiring and it something. At the big lovefeast
two from the for it will longer be
mystery IN the election of County Chairman John
Killgrew the republicans have elected clean enthusiasts
tic, hardworking young and everybody who heard
him last night knows that John will make good.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14

great excitement demonstrated by the
populace of this vicinity. The weather
was far from being ideal for the great
ness of the occasion which is to be the
epoch-making, period of the worlds his
tory.
The eyes of the world are on Wilson
He is in my estimation the worlds
greatest diplomat and he is the man
that Of whom we can well be proud.
Adverse criticism has only strengthen
ed the foundations upon which his char
acter is built.
His mission to France in this I'M
precedented state of affairs is backed by
every individual in the whole nation
The paramount issues which are TO be
debated at the Allied Peace Conference
will no doubt be dominated by every ma
ton. soldier. sailor and civilian which
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
TWO KINDS OF MEN.

There two kinds of who for public office
maybe One kind asks to be elected in order
may perform certain which he promises per-
form If elected He will guarantee this way or
that question that folks wrought up about
and his promises sometimes sound good. That Of
may do in drowsy times of peace. but he won't
might well write letter to congress to
send him.
The other is the fellow who has real brains and
Judgment who promises little except TO do his best
every day and his country He will not go to con
gress on promise to pull wires and obtain special
legislation benefit farmers. laborers other spe-
cial class people He is just honest with
brains conceive and courage to act-thats all.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
SOME DRAG. ISN'T IT7

The questions that the present administration win
have to the people when it comes before them
two years png up rapidly that it is irnpos
sible keep track of them Here is which the ST
Louis Globe-Democrat asks:
What sort pull does Private Percy r. starks
3rd Training company, Casual detachment, possess
Why. evidently like yoke of oxen, but who is it,
of this year Private Starks tried before
general courmartial charges. specification one
of the first charge being for wilfuy disoteyne
orders 90 and drill at Camp Cody, New Mexico
Specification Of the second charge reads that he had
in possession sedtous books and literature
designed for distribution TO the prejudice of good order
and military discipline, which have been taught to
believe serious offense in soldier. He found
guilty specifications and sentenced TO be shot
death by musketry" twohirds of the concurrng
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14

The forwarded by the converting authority with
sentence approved but recommending be committed to
dshonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allow
and confinement hard labor during the period OF
his natural life. signed by the brigadier general com
manding. President Wilson thereupon disapproved the
findings and sentence and ordered Private Starks will
be released from confinement and restored to duty
fine associate for his loyal companons Knowing George
Creels attitude toward Hun propaganda. and aware of
the treatment accorded by the attorney general
those guilty OF sedition. is wondered which of
gentlemen if either interceded for Private Staks Why
they treat country newspaper with rigor than
that. simply for political criticism of the administration
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14

Raymond Miller, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
August Miller Of Schererville. who has
been In the navy ever since war be-
tween Germany and America was de-
clared has made eight trips across the
Atlantic and back. He witnessed the
departure Of the L. s. S. George Wash
ington with President Wilson and wife
aboard and says OF it in letter to his
sister:
u. S. s. President Grant. Dec. 4.
Dear Sis and All:
Received your welcome letter and II
is needless to say that I was exceed
ingiy happy to receive same.
This morning at ten-thirty. tho
George Washington left this port amid
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
Willard GrnndidIer write.

NiiIard GrandidIer writes home
from across seas to his mother. Mrs.
Anna Chandelier OF South Barring ave.
East Chicago and tells her that the
34th Engineers. Co. l. is now combining
their activities to the taking OF in
voice on supply stock. He speaks of
the weather as being ideal. with the
days warm and the evenings quite
cool. He adds that the boys are all
happy and expectant. Young Mr..
Grandidier married year before his
call TO service and his wife is awaiting
him at the home of her father at Ter
re Haute.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
IN MEMORIAM

s ssas eTasy y, dead in the
Asi MAC d aS5 died At s Tenn June IL
KARL wELsBY Whiting at 1917.
ARTHUR HAsEIEH Iammond died
ARTHUR RoBERTsoN. killed 81.
LETT IT. JAMES VAN Alta Gary: killed
Hairy orrig4 Cary ted ayia &C at Eemn Tex Dec 1917
5ARp e ss Lowell died somewhere
s " Garyi killed France Feb a.
cRP1 EDWARD SULLIVAN Gary killed 1n t , pa0ed boat
ROBERT AspI G "H'ins Camp Taylor
cIrFon = ty lolst INF cp Shelby;
1 vEPE sH0TlFg Cary killed April 1871.
E EiEvI IRA 3 e Cary killed a. 1sis
. iI - Gary ord dept died in philadelphia.
fAgL Gall Leg Greek killed 5un Is 1914
John Tay DutieT; killed in action France
GARY corps? tea in acton 5an f ss m m
HAF p.oa "a a siHas 'o Of tor:
ci 24 q s R9"N9yEE naIm9Pa killed France July IL
"Il b sT5DfEs9N 4we4 at subn.rin.
po s sa in in action action france France &
1 R5aR F Fqy l9,s
skT MAcus Ia9fd Ga alsa II R sSgns
FyT i fraaa, i ja lsi Ivy l'
oscs SHOWER Indiana Marines: killed in action
PLIEzo Ts1oIAs Indiana HarDoF; U aoa
s 26c S2rS; d4y s hnEns sia 1lsa
ArII coLTHoRPE+ of disease July 1918
IAwRENcE MULvEY Hammond died from woUna F July;
STE EEL East chicago Co. Il killed in action July
JOHN coLvILLE Hammond. action Aug 90
GEORGE BRANNoN Creek pneumonia SEQ. Is
cA! 4 G. GA 5 oo Gary y s F. A. killed IN
Taos LISTER ;5 Hs9m no g N 6 died at Sep
YFIEoDoRE scE5AEFEI Whiting: Great Sept 90
Puget sound Oct I@ 80
JULIAN truth Whiting Camp Tayor spaniss ina Oct
REg9T Init TG d Gary died q Camp Grant
RENO Gary: Camp sherman influenza Oct
PERCY SURPRISE Lo~clL iuau oct O.
HAROLD MAYBAJAL Answorh; pneumonia sept 9
PETERSON Taylor Oct - D4 0e1 L.
iRTE1L WILLIAMS ,boe ar 5 l o Oct Is
RAY x1LB0UNE n spa p c Oct Sa a.
EMIL inaen4e oct
sERG NELDoN A. TURNER Gary killed in action 5u i f
ANToN aArEsEi Gary: Killed in action FTaaea ' July 9 "
= s ~ crown PotD9 spash na emerson Bar Oct -
HERBERT 6E5aAN Dyer died French hospital Of
LoTcIt0FF e.. Hammond dal1p Dodge sPa4ish inn
Carl Gary; died warship Oct
MILO Mo- 55 pneumonia Oct 10
cUsTA1E FRANsEN cary killed an in ACTION
Walter BTEE Hammond: France Oct r.
ePoRdE sToEI whsins in France oo To- %
EoBF5T 6x1S ' Gary Rad in action Pran 5 p 90
CORP JOS wounds Oct France
PATRICK GETzINGkF Hammond Sea OF disease FFonce
GusEPF PIT7sl 1 2 GsTs I 1sa N action Oct 20
JOHN GRATUNIk Indiana Harbor killed n
oTFE 4aas3 Hammond; killed in action
sEIGr JAMES Hammond. died in oct Is
RENIIART BoEsEL~ Crown Point; killed France.
Eq Th dea of Wounds sa in a'i aoon France
sE RT ROSS s5Is cary d of WOUNDS oe Ags FT'ne'
PAT Gqf % h%~n n Points 5ss'a LED IN action Noo IL
EpwARD BRoWN Gary; killed in ION ocope re oct 20
LIEUT. HOFFMAN acton Oct H.
LIEUT. France Oct as
PAUL s 1 TaIsoT CANA ns'' Nov 10
IN " Y,.1 s. esAay July
FRANK died
S s wo5c1scows Rid i IN action 69 Oct 's''
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
Provost Marshal General Crowder

has instructed draft boards to COM
plete their work Of classifying regis
trants from IS to So years OF age as
quickly as possible. and to classify
none whose QUESTIONABLE is received
after December 81. Registrants or
this class who do not return their
questionnaires will be classed as de-
linquents, subject to prosecution in the
civil courts as well as to Induction
into the army.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14

sergt. Thomas Taylor, Crown Point
VIII Breist and Harry Minas. also of
Crown Point. returned on Friday from
their various camps. having been dis
charged from the service The boys
all sneak in glowing terms of army
life but are glad to be back and put
their feet under fathers table.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14

Richard KessIer, 1854 Broadway.
Gary. whose name Is listed in the cas-
ualties as f'wounded in action-de-
gree undetermined his mother states.
is soon to arrive home. At the time
Of his enlistment Soldier kessler was
employed as a salesman in a Chicago
furniture house. The wounded soldier
is % years old and will probably be
among the first to arrive in American
from France.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14

Two sons of bernard ReIlman, St.
John. who formerly lived here, but
are now in Alabama. are both in the
L. s. service. The oldest son. Joseph,
Is in France. and Jacob is in camp
here in L. s.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14

Sergt. Robert HnrIe. of Mason ST.,
Hammond, has been discharged from
Camp Macarthur, Waco. Texas. and is
at the home of his father Sergeant
HarIe was on his way overseas when
peace was declared and the trans
port was ordered to return after hav-
Ing been out two hours.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14
Mrs. Paul HaI<e' Cary. has Joined

her husband, Capt Paul Hake, at But
falo. New York. Capt. Hake recently
landed in America from overseas
with wounded soldiers and expected 10
eturn to France but received his dis
charge from the service several days
ago at Camp Forrest and stopped at
Buffalo to visit his sister and was Of
fered q splendid position which he VIII
probably accept and he wired his wue
to join him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-14

Theodore HorIbeck. whiting, has
returned from Valparaiso. Ind. where
he was transferred from the motor
transport school at Interlgken. Ind.