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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
SELECTED men
LEAVE To SERVE
THEIR COUNTRY

The otherwise quiet city of Grand
Rapids was electrified Monday fore
noon when about 20 automobiles pass
ed thru our main streets on the way
to the Court House. The automobiles
bore the banners with this inscription
From Auburndale to Berlin" At the
same time other automobiles footed
their horns and made themselves con-
spicuous in every possible way. The
boys were cheered along the way and
greeted cordially when they reached
their destination at the Court House
where they registered and received
badges of their entry into the U. S.
army service. Many of the parents
wives and daughters came along with
their loved ones and to bid them fare
we'll when they would leave on Tues
day The excellent spirit the boys
manifested is certainly commendable
They all appeared to possess that will
ingness and cheerfulness in going for
ward to serve their country. About
265 of them left on Tuesday for the
different cantonements where they will
be prepared for service in France.
Tuesday forenoon they all returned
by train on the 500 Line but on this
occasion they had their suit cases and
satchels containing their belongings
ready for their departure. They
marched from the depot to the Court
House carrying the colors of their
country, and they were given hearty
greetings as they passed thru our
principle streets These departure
days are always attended with great
deal of interest and enthusiasm. The
band is always presnt and large
crowds of people gather at the depot
to extend their farewell with godspeed
on their way to the front 1t can be
easily seen that the young men are
selected on account of their vigor and
excellent physique and they all show
that they are "selected" men. There
is only one spirit and that is Loyalty
and Love of Country"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
RED CROSS RELIEF

Not only on the battlefield is the
Red Cross relieving distress. The
people of Pekin, H., where an excur-
sion boat sank and more than 100 lives
lost know now that the Red Cross
works equally effectively at home.
In every emergency or disaster a.
mong civilians, the Red Cross acts
promptly and efficiently. AS soon as
this boat disaster became known,
workers from the Red Cross bureau
of civilian relief hurried to the scene
and helped to organize relief measures
The Red Gross nursing service also
goes to such places to give relief to
any who may be injured or made sick
by the disaster. Thus people who have
contributed to the Red Cross Campaign
in May, in Pekin, are finding that
bread cast upon the water will return,
for Red Cross funds are being spent
among them in the time of need.
No effort is made by the Red Cross
to assume full credit for relief mea-
sures at places of civilian disaster.
It's mission is to see that local efforts
at relief are co-ordinated, that fam
lilies who lose bread-winners are taken
care of until they are able to take
care of themselves, that orphans are
placed in satisfactory environments,
and generally to restore conditions to
normal as soon as possible.
No man, woman or child knows when
events may cause him or ner to need
this service from the Red Cross, there
fore, in giving to the Red Cross per-
son simply is insuring against the
time when the Red Cross may pay
back the gift with interest.
Americans over all the world "chip-
ped in" for the Red Cross war fund
at the end of May, as shown in the
following report:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
DEATH OF MISS
STELLA LAVIGNE

On Wednesday evening, July II,
Miss Stella LaVigne, after a linger-
ing illness passed on to her final re-
ward. Miss LaVigne was member
of an old time family who are kindly
remembered as residents of Port Ed
wards by ali Of the old settlers in this
part Of Wood County. She had been
comfort and assistant to her aged
parents during her life time and was
well known and highly thought Of by
all Of those who enjoyed her acquaint-
ance in Port Edwards and Grand Rap
ids. She was born in Port Edwards
on May 3, 1863. She received her
education there and was a devoted
member of SIS. Peter & Paul church
in this city, where the funeral serv-
ices were held on Monday last, Rev.
VIM. Reding officiating. Her remains
were laid away in their last resting
place in Calvary cemetery under the
last sad rites of her church. She
leaves to mourn two brothers, John B.
LaVigne of Bruce, Wis, and George
LaVigne of Port Edwards and two
sisters, Mrs. NJ. Gauthier, Pittsville,
Wis, and Miss Johanna LaVigne of
Port Edwards. She also leaves two
nieces, Mrs. A. Corcoran of Webster,
Mrs. A. St. Louis of Plumber and three
nephews, George LaVigne, in France,
James ]. Jarvis of Canada and w.
Daley of Cornell.
Miss Stella LeVigne had many ax-
cellent qualities that won for her many
friends all of whom will miss her on
account Of her genial disposition and
winning ways.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
BEAUTIFUL
GROUNDS

Ever since w. C. Weisel purchased
the w. L. Wood residence property
on the corner of Washington Ave. and
Drake street, he has been improving
the same. The house is located on
the brow of the hill overlooking the
Wisconsin river in the distance, and
the side hill facing the north has al
ways been as nature left it. 1t was
used by the children as play ground
Mr.. Weisel has had a crew of men and
teams filing in the low places, haul
ing sod. and now the entire property
has been beautified with rolling ter
races, cement walks and blocks until
it is a thing Of beauty. A modern up
to date iron fence is still to be put
in on the Drake street side with a
willow hedge on the west end
other shrubbery along the terrace
front and at the west end of the level
lawn. When entirely finished this will
be one of the handsome resident pro-
perties in our city. The change in the
appearance is marvellous and greatly
appreciated by those who enjoy arts
tic landscape gardening. We congrat-
ulate him on the change.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
WISCONSIN,
GREAT White
v A Us
STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY SYS-
TEN MARKED

Practically everyone has noticed the
white bands appearing all over the
state on telephone poles, and the black
triangle outline containing the words,
Estate Trunk Highway" with number
and the word 'Wis." at the bottom of
the triangle.
This is the visual evidence that a
road or street is on the State Trunk
Highway System Each trunk high
way has a different number and the
marking is to enable the traveller to
pick up a number and easily follow
highways which takes him to his des-
tination.
The State Trunk Highway System
comprises 5000 miles of road. Stretch
es of varying length are maintained
by patrolman, there being nearly
500 of these patrolmen now working
in maintaining the system. Each coun-
ty is responsible for the maintenance
of the system within it's limits but the
cost of this maintenance, up to a GER
tain amount per mile, is repaid the
county by the state out of the proceeds
of automobile license fees.
Already the system of main roads of
Wisconsin is much improved by this
maintenance and as the patrolmen
gain experience and the whole organi-
zation gets in working order the re-
suits are bound to be wonderfully
marked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
BETWEEN LOANS

The blossoms whiten the valley bed,
The robbins sing in the apple tree;
And after all is done and said,
This grim old world looks good to me.
The service call will sound again,
The din of the battle will never cease,
Till every soul in the fire is tried,
And we shall have paid the price of
Peace.
But bit of rest and bit of ease,
Our zeal and courage to retrieve;
Then up and at 'em once again
We are not dismissed; we're just or
leave.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
STATE DRAINAGE
ASSOCIATION IN
ANNUAL SESSION
HERE TO-DAY AND
TOMORROW

A large number of delegates to the
Wisconsin Drainage Association are in
session today at the City Hall. 1t is
expected that this meeting will be Of
great Importance to the Association
IS the matter of draining low swamp
lands and reclaiming them for agri-
cultural purposes is the great problem
which the state is trying to solve. Ii
you have the time, attend the session.
The delegates while here, will visit
the various drainage districts in this
locality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
COMPANY \. At
CAMP DOUGLAS

SiXty-five men and three officers
a full complement of men and officers
| left Saturday morning on special
train for Camp Douglas, where they
will spend this week training with the
Ninth Regiment, Wisconsin State
Guard, III its first annual camp. This
company is made up of fine fellows
anxious and willing to do their bit to-
wards helping win the war and are
giving their time and standing their
own expense to better fit themselves
for service in case it is necessary to
do so. They were given a farewell
greeting with well wishes for week
of splendid practice and an outing
which they will greatly enjoy. We
sincerely hope they will all come back
to their labors, refreshed with a weeks
recreation that will meet with their
hearty approval. They have the best
wishes of the entire community in
their prompt decision to be ready in
case of necessity to go to the front
and defend their flag.
The officers and company were made
up of the following:
Officers
Captain-E. A Pierce; First Lieu
tenant, Wilbur E. Herschleb; Second
Lieutenant, Frank D. Abel
Non-Commissioned Officers
First Sargeant-A. G. Koch; An
tone Hartl, Quarter Master Sergeant.
Duty ergeants-Frank w. Worth,
Roy H. Lester, John J. Coates, Carl
J. Odeguarde.
Corporals-Wm j. McGrogan, VIM.
G. Schroedel, VIM F. Kellogg, Claude
A. Lynn, Arthur W. Avery, Frank
Kaltenecker.
Articifer-Lewis J. Eron.
Buglars-Wm. A. Buerger, Royce
B. Parker
Cooks-Alex F. Perrodin, Joe Chop
pie.
Privates
Arnett, Geo. c.; Beck, Herbert H;
Billmeyer, Edward G.; Bossert, Earl
c.; Carey, Matt; Clapp, Spencer L.;
Conway, Neal; Grassland, VIM. c.;
Dahlke, Edward g.; DAILY, P. c.; Ebbe,
Edwards, Antone; Fiegel, Guy;
Foote, Chas. c.; Gardner, Lester j.;
Gazely, Lester j.; Gaulke, Minard;
Gazely, Lester J. Sr.; Hackbarth, Carl
H; Hagerstrum, Ernest; Hanson, Geo.
w; Heiser, John c.; Henke, VIM. J.
Jensen, James c.; Johnson Carl w;
Johnson Edwin W.; Kearns, VIM. J.
Kinister, Kirk; Kleberg, Albert H.;
Lee Robert E.; Lind, Hugo o.; Long,
Charles w; Marling, VIM. W.; Mil
lenbah, Phillip L.. Patefeld, Edwin R;
Peterson, Delbert L.; Pfund, Roy E.;
Rieman, Alfred H.; Rosenbaun, Geo.
A; Schelvan, [. T.; Schnabel, Aylward
Searls, Lawrence; Shymanski, Edward
Staub, Joseph A.; Tekyea, VIM. j.;
Thompson, Paul; Walsak, Antoine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

will have administration will be the
City of Grand Rapids and vi
cinity, including Vesper, Kellner, Biron
and Rudolph. All matters pertaining
to the regulations of the Food Admin
istration should be referred to him.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Weiland and son
George spent Sunday in Appleton with
relatives
Miss Sarah Milgren who has been
visiting at the Steinberg home left
for her home in Wausau this week.
Mrs. ]. Spektor, who has been visit
ing friends in this city, left for her
home in Wausau Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Calkins has re-
turned from a weeks outing trip to
the lakes
Mrs. Hugo Zillmer and son Jordan
left for their home in Watertown after
spending month in this city visiting
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM McGlynn have re-
ceived word from their son Douglas,
announcing his safe arrival in France.
He is a member of the 23rd Areial
Squadron.
Miss Amelia Haza has returned from
Stevens Point and Wausau where she
spent her vacation visiting with rela-
tives.
Jess Wagner, clerk in Henry Gaul-
ke's store, is drawn on the Federal
Grand Jury and is serving in that ca
pacity in the city of Eau Claire dur
ing the session of the U. S. Court.
Some people think the German peo-
pie are better than their government
The only apparent difference is that
the German people are not responsible
for the government when it isn't win
ming battles.
Miss Peggy Horton, the six-year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy Horton
entertained few of her little friends
in honor of her sixth birthday on Sat-
urday afternoon July Goth. After
playing games of various kinds, deli
cious refreshments were served and
most delightful afternoon was spent.
Mrs. Mary Gass of DeMoines, Iowa,
is in the city to visit with her brother
Frank Wagner and family for several
months. She arrived here in time to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Wagner
the past week. Mrs. Gass has many
old time friends here who will be glad
to see her and renew their acquaint-
ance with her. For the past year she
has not been enjoying the best of
health; she is troubled with harden
ing of the arteries.
Burton Evans, who has been at Ra-
vania, S. D., for the past four months
arrived home Wednesday morning.
While out west, he was assistant man
ager on a big ranch and was obliged
to come home to answer the draft and
enlist in the u. S. army. He expects
to be classed in One A and leave here
with the next contingent which will
probably go the first part of August.
Mrs. R. C. Eddy and son James re-
turned to their home in Milwaukee
after a weeks visit in the city with
her sister, Mrs. August Kringle.
Joseph 2. Arpin of Bruce, Wis,
Joined his wife and daughters in this
city the past week at the home of his
mother, Mrs. Clarice Arpin and ac-
companied them home overland in his
car. Joseph Arpin is in charge of the
Arpin Lumber Company interests at
Bruce where they operate bank, saw
mill, store, etc. His many friends
are always glad to see him when he
comes home to his native city.
Mr.. and Mrs E. A Rector are now
nicely located in their new cottage on
the Plover road just beyond the Cal
vary cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

F. S. Woodwork, Pittsville, was ap-
pointed postmaster at Pittsville on ac-
count Of the present postmaster who
had resigned. Mr.. Woodwork is a
Republican and has always given ex-
cellent satisfaction as postmaster of
that city The patrons of that office
will be glad to know that he has been
re-appointed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

testimonial of their endorsement of the
American Red Cross.
Wherever an American lives today
he is proud of his country and of the
part it is playing in the war and eager
ly "does his bit"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
Rudolph Church
METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. Charles c. Becker, Pastor
9:45 P. NJ. Graded Sunday School
Mr.. F. W. Calkins, Superintendent.
1900 A. NJ. Morning Worship
6:45 P. NJ. Epworth League Leader
Miss Della Winger.
7:30 P. NJ. Evening Service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Rev. C. A. Mielike and family are
away this week visiting relatives in
Canada and Caselton, North Dakota.
His church work is in charge of Rev.
L. Walther of Bethlehem, Penn, dur
ing his absence,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
s1,5O6,305.OO

The quota assigned to these distant
Red Cross chapters was only 100000
so that the contributions were 500 per
cent?
1t should be stated that some of
the funds were contributed by the nat
i've people of the various lands as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Mrs Mae Franklin, head nurse at the
Riverview Hospital, is in Minneapolis
this week visiting relatives and friends
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
COUNTY OFFICERS.
All Made Good And, Excepting Two,
Are Out For Another Term
Reward Them

John E. Normington-Sheriff.
Sam Church-County Clerk.
Claus Johnson-County Treasurer.
Henry Ebbe-Register of Deeds.
A. B. Bever-Clerk of Court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
Church NOTICES
Christian Science Church.

Christian Science Church.
Sunday service-10.45 a. m.
Wednesday evening, Testimonial
Meeting 7:45 o'clock.
Lesson Subject-Truth.
All are invited to attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Miss Grace Johnson has accepted a
position in Herschleb's Bakery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
SCANDINAVIAN MORAVIAN
CHURCH SERVICES
Rev. Theodore Reinke, Pastor

Rev. Theodore Reinke, Pastor
$50 A. NJ. Sunday School. Bibl'
Class in Norwegian language.
1870 A NJ English Preaching ser
vice
500 P NJ. English Preaching ser
vice.
Sunday School picnic at Lyon Parl
Tuesday July Both.
Rudolph Church
1:30 P. NJ Sunday School
2:30 P. NJ Preaching Service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
MACHINERY EXHIBIT

In the south wing of the art hall,
Chas. S. Slack & Company, showed a
nice collection of modern farm furni-
ture"-feed mills, grain graders, smut
clearner, hay unloader and a model
of the Wood Tire silo. Marx Bros.
& Barth of Cashton were on hand as
usual with their tent full of pianos.
talking machines, and an Overland
closed car Sauer Hardware Co. and
the company agents had on exhibition
Swanlite electric light plant and the
Cleveland caterpiller tractor which at
tracted such attention by its antics
on rough ground Kuebler Hardware
showed the Deleo light plant and light
fixtures. In connection with the La
Crosse representative, Mr.. Kuebler is
building a permanent house on the
Lacrosse fair grounds in which to ex-
hibit this electric plant. The exigen-
cies of war were well shown in A. II.
Dahl & Cos display-not a Ford tour
ing car or roadster being exhibited.
Messers. Baptie and Casperson called
attention to the Ford Sedan and Coup
Jet now and then but bent most of
their energies to explaining the ia
nous Fordson tractor. c. NJ. Clark
could not secure one of those popular
Bucks for love or money but he man
aged to get an Oakland Sensible
Six" to show to motor fans. A rep
preventative of the well-known Della
val explained the merits of that cream
separator for the benefit of local agent
IT. C. Knudson Oium Brothers Of
Westby showed a Maxwell truck and
touring car and the J. l. Case farm
tractor. The Moline tractor with
power plant and drive wheels in front
excited much interest and comment.
Joh- Stewart Implement Co. exhibit
ed wagons, washer. spreaders, belt
ing, oils, etc. Alt, gether, the repre-
se,7tatiOn of modern implements for
the farm was extensive and eredirabi,
considering the war and weather.
Thursday, the four tractors gave an
exhibition of their ability to turn the
burrows, blowing part of a field east
of the fair grounds. Hundreds of in
terested spectators and prospective
buyers watched the patient iron horses
walk along through the sod Each pull
ed two 14-ineh plows and were sur
prisingly rapid and efficient. The cat
erpiller tractor was almost amusing
in it's antics and stunts on rough
ground. 1t all but stood on its head.
Surely this is the age of mechanical
llabor-machinery is eliminating farm
drudgery, and maTvelously increasing
the amount of work which one man
can perform It is not too much to
say that the gas engine will reyolu-
tionIze agricultural practices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
yirooua. Wis. SEPTEMBER II. n

ViroQua, Wis, September II, 1918.
Regular meeting of the common council call
ed to order by the mayor. Members present
Aldermen Anderson, Larsen, Thompson, Rog-
ers, and Nelson.
Minutes of previous meeting read and APP
proved The following accounts were read.
approved by the finance committee and upon
motion allowed. Roll call of members all
voting aye.
Moved by Alderman Thompson and second
ed by Alderman Nelson that the council recon-
slider the action taken at a previous meeting
in regard 10 q petition presented by 10 free
holders in regard to the opening extending
of Rock avenue to Maple street and the extern
sion of Oak street west to Garfield avenue.
Roll call of members all voting aye.
1t was moved by Alderman Anderson and
tition be rejected. Roll call all voting aye.
Moved by Alderman Nelson and seconded by
Alderman Thompson that the street commits
sioner construct a water way across Decker
street from John Weber's north toward George
Welch, carried.
Moved by Alderman Anderson and seconded
by Alderman Rogers that the city let Perry
Cowden have the use of the tractor 60 fill silos
and shred corn for 81 per day, Mr.. CowdDn
returning the tractor to the city in good
a condition when taken.
Accounts: Andrew Gald SIS, o. R. Moe
sI.5o. w. A. Roosevelt Co. s1.94, Wis-Mnn.
Light & Power Co. S303.II, A. C.. Hook $3.50.
Sam LePage $3.50, T. c. Knudson salary as
alderman.
Upon motion and second the council adjourn
ed. E. J. OLDER, City Clgrk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-25
BAD WEATHER FOR FAIR
Continued from First Paee1

to risk their eherubs for inspection in
their birthday" clothes with the mer-
curry around the freezing point. Roy
George Minshall, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Minshall, was awarded the
prize offered by the Earnshaw Knit
ting Company of Chicago. Mrs Nep-
rud, DR.. Bingham of LaFarge, and DR..
Surenson acted as judges.