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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Board of Public Works met with the
following members present.
Mayor BTiere, Alderman Bamberg VIII
trOck and Jackson.
They then opened bids on the new wat -
line, known as the Commercial Line.
There being but one bid, that of W. u.
Jones and a motion made and second
same was rejected and on motion made
and second it was recommended that the
city engineer do the work
The bids of three coal dealers were
then opened and the bid of the Daily Ice
& Coal Co. being the lowest, contract was
let to them to put in three cars of Hook
ing coal at 1915 pr ton III city bins.
1t was then recommended that the city
do no more installing of are lights until
after the war. On motion duly made and
second, same carried.
1t was moved and second that the city
stop building water and sewer extension
this year. same carried.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
f. G.. GILKEY. Clerk.
On motion duly made, seconded and
carried council adjourned.
f. G.. GILKEY, City Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Alice, the eight year old daughter of
Mrs. o. T. Hougen, entertained few
of her little friends Thursday evening
in honor of her eighth birthday. They
went to the early show at the Palace
Theater after which they returned to
her home on Washington Avenue,
where light refreshments were served.
The young people enjoyed very
pleasant evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Mr.. Orson Gordon who has been so
long and faithful servent in the Wood
County Drug store, has resigned his
position to accept a similar one in
Evansville, Wisconsin. Orson was a
characteristic fellow, hail and well met
by customers. He wore half serious
half comic visage, well suited for any
occasion. He was independent, a good
salesman, a first class "Pizen Mixer"
and a careful eye to business, made
him run a good bargain in trade
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
i, 5. SHIPS TO i
y -
SAIL WORLD !
AFTER WAR
SAYS HURLEY

Philadelphia, Pa.-Edward N. Hur-
ley, chairman of the United States
shipping board, attending a shipbuild-
ing conference here today, declared
that Americas merchant marine will
be utilized after the war to establish
American goods all over the world.
''Fair play, fair prices and quick de-
liveries," he said, "would be the slo-
gan"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
Reason for Refusing Others

Persons who have once used Foley
Kidney Pills prefer them to any other
medicine. They give relief from kid
ney and bladder troubles, backache,
sharp, shooting pains, rheumatism,
stiff, swollen joints, sore muscles,
puffness under eyes, nervousness, cal
ways tired" feeling and sleep disturb
ing bladder ailments. Sold Every
where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
MAYOR
CITY CLERK

SECTION That in oder to
provide for the collection Of direct
annual tax sufficient to pay the in
interest on said bonds as 1t ACQUIRES,
and also to pay and discharge the
principal thereof at maturity, there
be and there is hereby levied upon
all the taxable property in said city
l direct annual tax for each of the
years while said bonds or any of
sufficient for such purpose, and
them are outstanding, in amounts
that there be and is hereby levied
upon all the taxable property in
said city the following direct an
Iual tax, to-wit:
For the year 1918 a tax suff1-
cient to raise the sum of $3.50 for
interest:
For the year 1919 a tax suffi-
cient to raise the sum of $1725 for
interest and principal:
For the year 1920 a tax suffl-
cient to raise the sum of S1675 for
interest and principal:
For the year 1921 q tax suffi-
cfent to raise the sum of $162o
Tor interest and principal:
For the year 1922 tax still
cient to raise the sum of $1575 for
interest and principal:
For the year 1928 tax sufficient
20 raise the sum of S1525 for in
terest and principal:
For the year 1924 a tax sufficient
to raise the sum of S1475 for in
terest and principal:
For the year 1925 a tax sufficient
TO raise the sum of s1425 for In
serest and principal:
For the year 1926 tax sufficient
20 raise the sum of S1375 for in
rerest and principal:
For the year 1927 a tax sufficient
to raise the sum of 1925 for in
terest and principal:
For the year 1928 tax sufficient
to raise the sum of $1275 for in
terest and principal:
For the year 1929 tax sufficient
to raise the sum for s1225 for in
.erest and principal:
For the year 1880 tax sufficient
to raise the sum of S1175 for in
crest and principal:
For the year 1881 a tax sufficient
to raise the sum of SLIPS for in
lerest and principal:
For the year 1882 tax sufficient
TO raise the sum Of s1075 for in
terest and principal:
For the year 1888 tax sutf1clen'
TO raise the sum of s1025 for In
| terest and principal:
That it shall be the duty OF the
| CITY clerk in each of the above men
| .ioned years to extend upon the tai
| roll of said city for each of such re
| spective years the amount or take:
| hereinbefore levied for the paymen
| IF principal and interest of salf
| bonds for each of such respective
| years and such annual taxes shall
| Re collected by the same omcer'
and in the same time and manne
| in which the taxes for general cit.
| purposes are collected.
! SECTION 5. That this ordin
ence shall be in full force and eff
feet from and after the date OF 1T
passage and publication. provided
| however, that said bonds be not is
sued until the expiration OF thirt
1avs after the passage hereof.
CHAS. E. BRIERE, Mayor
Passed, approved and adopted b
the Common Council of the city o
i Grand Rapids, this End day OF Jul
1918.
Attest:
F. G. Gilkey,
CITY CLERK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
From A Justice of the Peace

W. H. Hill, J. P, Detroit, Tex.
writes: II used Foley Kidney Pills and
say unhesitatingly that of all I have
used they are the best, and have done
the work where the rest failed" Back
ache, rheumatic pains, sore muscles,
stiff joints and too frequent bladder
action are symptoms of kidney trouble
Sold Everywhere
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
CITY CLERK.

The only thing unusual about the
magazine has not published fully
tecters, is that some brilliantly edited
magazine has not published tulip
illustrated article telling Germans just
how they work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Jan. 81, 1856
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Woodwork gave
a tea party at their residence last
week in honor of Mrs. LYDIA Quinby
their eldest daughter, who is visiting
them from Minneapolis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Mr.. VIM. Lemley left for Kansas
Wednesday evening with a view to
locating there If he finds everything
favorable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Mr.. F. MacKinnon will hereafter
have his residence illuminated with
electric lights. A group of five lights
were put in during the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Miss Laura Sibly spent the holidays
at home. We understand she is clerk
ing at Heineman's store at Merrill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Herman Strasser is now rejoicing
over an Alladin fortune which he has
received notice of, which he will get
in the near future. A rich bachelor
died in New York City the past week
and has left fortune of $250,000 to
be divided between Herman and six
other relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
Ian. Z. 1856

Jan. Z, 1886
Born New Years night at the home
of Geo. T. Rowland town of Grand
Rapids, daughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
MAYOR.
CITY CLERK.
(FORM OF COUPON3
On the first day of

On the first day &C.,
19--, the city of Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, will pay to bearer, at the
office of the city treasurer of and Ill
said city, the sum of Twelve Dol
lars and fifty cents ($12.50) for In
terest due that day on it's Public
Building Bond, dated July l, 1918,
Number-.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Miss Clara Waterman has returned
after spending her summer vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Mrs. B. F. Runyan has returned to
Grand Rapids after having spent sew
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

w. S. Paddock, the bookkeeper in
the store at Vesper is giving excel
lent satisfaction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
For Constipation and Billiousness

Geo. Jenner, 416 Labor St., San
Antonio, Tex, writes: "Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets have proven the best lax
alive | have taken and I recommend
them to sufferers from constipation or
billiousness. They should be in every
travelling mans grip" Relieve sick
headache, bloating or other condition
caused by bad digestion. Sold Every
where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Will McGlynn and his father re-
turned home from Glendale, Dakota,
Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

The merchants who won't advertise
are usually the same ones that COM
plain that the public doesn't know
where the good bargains are.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
Corn Of Greatest Value
In SiIO



"It is expected that many four pounds.
thousands of silos will be siage be
erected this these (be- consider
ing ready filing when able part of the grain other
the crop reaches the pro- wise required well
per MATURITY Doubtless large mart of the other
there those VINO are roughage needed to produce
hesitang about the advis satisfactory grains or milk
ability OF erecting slo, production, the value of
not being wholly convinced sage per ton rises in
regarding the value OF en- portion the price of hay
siage food for dairy and grain goes up
and beef cattle
"The animal husbandry III Inc average u eiei'
- - - - years cattle feeding expert
State College say that when nlei''' I"o io""" '''
gets high put io"i0 'i"' ''' po0
:. :, :. Fl - a. corn silage replaced las
high priced to feed in any p " "S " p
to beef dairy ~ P0"-1" 49,
- - = uring clover hay SIS
~, - 4t4 4b : and at 81 bushel
~ - . siage worth 1922 per
r. 800
in slage. A steer with at S1.25 sill
eating fifty pounds of slage valued at S1O2
day gets only about and when priced
one-eighth $175, silage had beef
of bushe of and making value Of $3.50 per
animal eating the ordinary ton For cattle feeding
daily feed of thirty pounds is worth more in the
gets only a little more than silo than in the crib"
DON'T THINK OF PUTTING UP ANY KIND OF A SILO
WITHOUT FIRST SEEING US ABOUT A TECKTONIUS.
WE HAVE A NUMBER OF COMPLETE SILOS ON HAND
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.
KELLOGG BROS. LBR. COMPANY
Nekoosa Grand Rapids Rudolph Vesper Milladore
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Jan. IA, 1886
Talmadge & Blodgett received 1000
pelts Wednesday from up the line
where Mr.. Blodgett has been for the
past few days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25
ANCIENT HISTORY OF GRAND
RAPIDS, AND WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1885
-33 Years Ago-Fontaine Brothers.
Publishers

eral months in Louisiana.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Lumber from Cochran's mill in the
town of Rudolph is being hauled to
this city and piled upon either bank
of the river,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

The cold wave lowered the temper
ature to 26 below Zero
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Appleton is to have an electric street
railway. A company has been formed
with capital stock of $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Miss Kate McKercher is doing
splendid work in teaching the Vesper
school and has quite large attendance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Died at her home in this city Friday
morning January 9Th, of complication
of diseases, Miss Lettie Harp aged
rs years, II months and % days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

HVUlLlfl UIUIUni
RAPIDS
Taken From Wood COur
-33 Years Ago
Publis
Jan. Z, 1886
Born New Years night at the home
of Geo. T. Rowland town of Grand
Rapids, daughter.
Mr.. VIM. Lemley left for Kansas
Wednesday evening with view to
locating there If he finds everything
favorable.
Miss Laura Sibly spent the holidays
at home We understand she is clerk
ing at Heineman's store at Merrill.
Herman Strasser is now rejoicing
over an Alladin fortune which he has
received notice of, which he will get
in the near future. A rich bachelor
died in New York City the past week
and has left a fortune of $250,000 to
be divided between Herman and six
other relatives.
Will McGlynn and his father re-
turned home from Glendale, Dakota,
Tuesday.
Jan. IA, 1886
Talmadge & Blodgett received 1000
pelts Wednesday from up the line
where Mr.. Blodgett has been for the
past few days.
The cold wave lowered the temper
ature to 26 below zero.
Lumber from Cochran's mill in the
town of Rudolph is being hauled to
this city and piled upon either bank
of the river.
Appleton is to have an electric street
railway. A company has been formed
with capital stock of $4,000.
Died at her home in this city Friday
morning January 9th, of complication
of diseases, Miss Lettie Harp aged
rs years, II months and % days.
Bruce Kelly, the old standby at the
Vesper store, is busy selling goods,
distributing mail and shaking hands
with the boys.
Miss Kate McKercher is doing
splendid work in teaching the Vesper
school and has quite large attendance
w. S. Paddock, the bookkeeper in
the store at Vesper is giving excel
lent satisfaction.
Mrs. B. F. Runyan has returned to
Grand Rapids after having spent sew
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-07-25

Bruce Kelly, the old standby at the
Vesper store, is busy selling goods,
distributing mail and shaking hands
with the boys.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-12

The following soliciting committees
for the business district were ap-
pointed today by Scott Jones chair
man, and will solicit memberships
in the Red Cross drive during the
week of December 1923, in the dis
tricts assigned:
District No. 1-Choctaw avenue
from Second to Sixth street, to alley
on north and south L. c. Hutson, ].
c. Richburg and DIR. Livermore
District No. 3-Kansas avenue from
Second to Sixth street, to alleys on
north and south. N. S. Cralle, Paul
Spinning and Walter Jones'
District No 3-From Rock Island
railroad to Second street, from Kan
sas avenue nortf 10 city limits, in
cluding factories and mills east of
Rock Island tracks. John Crib, w.
G. Patten, and Joe Baum.
District No. South side of Chick
asha avenue from Second to Third
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-12
SOLICITING COMMITTEESFOR
BUSINESS DISTRICT IN RED
CROSS CAMPAIGN ARE NAMED

street, and to ally on north. Roy c.
Smith, Ed Sheegog and Mamie Paag.
District No North side Chicka-
sha avenue, Second to Third street,
and to ally on south. VIM. Conner, I.
A. Bone and w c. Bullard.
District No. G-South side Of Chick
asha avenue, Fourth to Fifth street,
and to ally on north. NJ E. Hum
phrey Geo H. Evans and Ed C. Bur-
ton.
y District No. North side Chicka-
sha avenue, Third to Fourth street
and to alley ON north. Ed T.. Johns,
T. S. Hendricks and B. p. Smith.
District No. S-South side of Chick
asha avenue, Fourth to Sixth street
to alley on south Fred NJ. Frey, II.
J. Brownson ard jim Montgomery.
District No. 0-North side Chicka-
sha avenue, Fourth to Sixth street,
and to alley on north. VIM Rich
ards, Oatley Anderson and Louie Err
Itch.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-12
NAME OFFICERS
GRADY MEDICAL
SOCIETY HERE

At a meeting held in the mayors
office in the city hall, the Grady
County Medical society elected its of
fiStrs for the year Of 1919.
Nhose who will head the medical
organization are prs. Martha Bled-
soc, president; L. c. Boone, first
vice president; L. A Winborn, Of
Tutttle, second vice president. Cen
sors, Drs. w. H. Livermore, W H.
Cook and S. O. Mars. Delegates,
Drs. A. B. Leeds and D. S Downey.
Dr. j. c. Ambrister, secretary-treas-
urer
After the election Of officers, the
society engaged in general discus
sion o. the Spanish Influenza epidem-
lie and how to combat it
It was announced that at the next
meeting DR. A. B. Leeds will read a
paper on Spanish influenza" and
that a paper will be read by Dr. Win
born on "Diets in Diabetis."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-12
MAvY cosT Is sHoWN.

WASHINGTON, Dec r. -Four
hundred per cent increase in expen-
ditures for the fiscal year just past.
as compared to the fiscal year 1916,
are cited by Rear Admiral Taylor
chief naval constructor in his an
nual report today as a concrete
illustration of his bureaus war
work.
About $157,50O,0OO was expended
Taylor presented estimates of
S15S,9S5.0OO for increase Of navy"
for the fiscal year 1920 under his de
partment This covers continuance
OF work on vessels already au-
thorized by congress.
His report showed vast work done
on destroyers, naval aircraft, and
other naval craft during the last
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-12
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
GETS BUSY ON PROGRAM
FOR BENEFIT CHICKASHA
Good Roads Movement Gets Big Boost; Start
Work at Once On Cement Highway; Live
Wire Committee Busy; Go After Sup
ply House; Owens Assured Of
Farm Support.

The Chamber of Commerce meet
ing held last night at the city hall
probably set numerical record for
the organization and certainly topped
all previous sessions for pep and the
ACCOMPLISHMENTS spirit.
A report on a membership commit
tee appointed by President Johns
and composed OF e. c. Burton, l.. c.
Hutson and O. L. Bingham reported
that witt third of the territory coy
cred about $4,000 had been pledged
to the support Of the organization
and with $l,6535O collected in cash
The payment of the balance of the
pledges comes in July, 1919
Bylaws Amended.
Alger Melton submitted an amend
ment to the bylaws of the organiza-
tion in which it was provided that in
December Of each year, the officers
and directors Of the Chamber of Com.
merce meet and make a budget in
which is estimated the expense of the
organization for the year; that fl
nance committee composed of seven
members be appointed by the presi-
dent to apportion and assess the
amount every member is to pay, in
order that the amount be raised The
amendment was adopted.
The good roads movement in Gra-
dy county was given a big boost and
the Chamber went on record as IA
voring strenuous work on the road
to Cement Other roads were named,
but the opinions expressed were that
the Cement road should be given the
most attention at this time.
Start Road Work.
Mr. Martin and other good roads
men representing the Norge Good
Roads association made a proposition
that if the Chamber of Commerce
would furnish dinner for the men
and feed for their horses, the Norge
community wodld put 80 teams on
the Cement road for a period Of three
days. The proposition was accepted
and on motion, authority was given
the Chamber Of Commerce to pay the
expenses outlined in the proposition,
which it was estimated would total
about 5000.
This is only a starter" Mr.. Mar
tin said we have done a lot of
work on the road and want to do a
lot more. Let's keep at that road
until It is finished
Get After Officials.
T. J. Brown, secretary of the or
ganization, asked that a Live Wire
committee be appointed. composed of
lG men. The chair was authorized
to make such appointment and asked
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-12
SHOW
OF COUNTY
UNDER WAY
Annual Meet of Grady County
Poultry Association Opens
Here; Many Specimens
On Exhibit; More
Coming.

The curtain Of the annual Grady
county Poultry show raised this morn
ing, when early visitors found indi-
cations pointing to one of the best
poultry exhibits ever put on in Grady
county Eighty birds, exclusive Of 90
pigeons and TO turkeys, were housed
in the Wade building on Chickasha
avenue. Entries were continuing to
pour into the show and, according to
officials of the association two hun
dred and fifty birds and hares would
be on display this evening and the
show would be well under way at
that time
Mrs w H. CatteraT, local poultry
raiser and owner of probably the best
flocks of Black and White Minorcas
in the United States, will judge the
birds. The American Standard of
Perfection will be the guide Of the
judge in awarding the prizes entries
to be judged by comparison, say the
rules set down by the county assoola-
tion, under whose auspices the show
is being staged.
Liberal prizes have been hung up
by the association for the best birds
displayed, $175 having been reserved
for such use. Also n prize of one
dollar viii be awarded to the owner
Of the best eggs displayed and -
cents for second prize. Entries in
the egg department here beginning
to arrive this alternoon.
While the exhibit is being display
ed, officials and members Of the
County Poultry association are wag-
ing a campaign for increased mem
bership in the organization. Seven
ty-five members is the goal set and
those conducting the campaign are
optimistic over the prospects of
reaching, or probably surprising the
mark set. One dollar per year is the
membership fee, and every member
Of the organization is entitled to Il
free subscription to one of the larg-
est poultry journals in the state. Sew
eral new memberships had been Sc
cured this afternoon
"The purpose of larger and per-
fected organization is two-fold First.
we keenly feel the need OF a strong
er organization. Second, we have
formulated plans whereby we are tot
send large delegation to the Okla
homa State Poultry liberalization, to
be held in Nowata on a later date.
AT this meeting we will make fight |
for winning Chickasha the honor OF
being the seat Of the next state
show" President L. w. seaton said {
this morning
Prizes won at the Grady bird and !
hare exhibit win be awarded Friday
and the winners labeled that those
who desire may see the top notchers.
The variety Of birds on display this
afternoon were: Cornish Indian
game, Rhode Island Reds, Single /
Comb Buff Leghorns, Brown Leg
horns, White Orpingtons White, Buff !
and Barred Rocks, White and Silver |
Lace Wyandottes, Black Spanish |
chickens. Carriers and Belgium pig I
cons, Rufus Reds and White Angora I
rabbits. ]