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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
LOCAL, DRAFT
DOARD RECEIVES !:
PRAISES

Frank L. Pierstorlf of Madison was
II the city Monday inspecting the
,ecords of the Local Draft Board
which are now completed and ready
or sealing up in the Office of County
Clerk Sam Church, the efficient Sec
,etary of the Board Mr. Pierstorf is
working for Uncle Sam out Of Ad-
,utant General Holway's Office as Of
iciaI inspector and he states that af-
ter having made a thoro eXamina-
ion of the records he considers them
he best he has yet examined and
his is particularly true Of the clas-
sifcation records which are eXceD-
ionally neat Mr. Pierstorf thinks
much credit is due Mr.. Church for
he excellent showing made by the
Wood County Board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
HAWLEY ASKS
j. 5. AIR1RAINS

Washington, D. C.-AIan R. Haw-
ley, president of the Aero Club of A
nerica, today asked the Rivers and
Iarbors convention to work for a gov
~nment corporation to take over the
500, 100000 aiplane equipment of the
ormy and navy and establish air trans
oortation lines in the United States
and South and Central America.
He suggested initial lines linking
New York, San Francisco, Washing
-on, Chicago, Minneapolis, and New
Orleans.
He said experts figured aerial ex-
press could be carried proftably at
s2 a pound between New York anC
Chicago. He spoke of the possibilities
Of passenger traffic by dirigibles be
tween Great Britain and the United
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
BADGER BOX
F ACTORY
DESTROYED
t the Present Intention To Rebuild
the Plant

On Tuesday morning when it was
known that the Badger Box & Lumb-
er Co.'S plant was being consumed by
fire, everyone was anxious and hope
full that Tire two fire companies would
be able TO save the property from
total destruction.
The wind was blowing strong
gale from the northwest and the flames
we're being famed into 2 roaring fire.
The fire is supposed to, have started
from sparks at the rear end Of the
boilers and by suction drawn into the
heat conveyors into the other part of
the factory and spread rapidly by the
leavy wind blowing on that day.
TFas. fire was well under way before
either fire company arrived upon the
scene. The fire companies were sue
oessful in saving the saw mill and
other outbuiIdings. but the Box de-
0artment and finished product and
contents Of the factory were a COM
olete loss. An insurance of 80 per
cent was carried but this viii fall
short of making the Company whole
as many things consumed were not
'overed by Insurance
J. S. Thompson is the principal
stock holder and therefore will be the
greatest loser by the fire.
During the war period he had been
olaced at disadvantage and was JUS
recovering from that period. The out
,ook was most promising with a large
'mount Of orders on hand to fill when
his misfortune happened.
The estimated loss is about $4,000
partially covered by insurance. About
30 men, boys and girls are thrown
out Of work at a most inoppor5une
time.
It is the present intention to re
build the factory if everything is sat
'sfactory after the adjustment with
the Fire Insurance = Company Mr.
Thompson doesn't intend to lay down
f he can help. We can assure him
hat the people Of Grand Rapids don't
vant him to quit, but stand ready to
10 everything possible to aid him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
THE Pure
BRED SIRE
Campaign

This is one Of the big moves of the
day. The move is on in Wood County
as well as in other parts Of the state.
The following is brief summary Of
what has been accomplished up to the
present time. Twelve pure bred bulls
have been placed since December first,
as also one pure bred and four grade
heifers.
The Wood County bankers had 2
meeting and they are back Of this
movement from start to finish. The
following card is being printed: ga
pure bred sire is used on this place
He improves the selling price Of oul
herd and increases the income re
ceived from dairy products. Are you
using one? If interested in securing
one get in touch with your local bank
er or county agent" These cards
will be placed in the hands Of every
man who is using a pure bred sire
They will be tackled up on fences,
telephone poles, bulletin boards, etc,
all over the county.
Through the help of the SCHOOLS and
the county superintendent we are tax
ing a cow and sire census Of the farms
Blanks for this census have been sent
to every district in the county. We
expect to have this completed by tn"
middle Of February. The data secured
in this way will give US the proper
information on which to base our fu-
ture efforts.
Be booster of the proposition
Help us strive to reach the point
where we can say there are no scruh
and grade sires living in Wood Coun-
ty.
w. w. CLARK,
Emergency Demonstration Agent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
GERH4IANS DE-
NANL)KAISER
BE SPARED

Amsterdam-A mysterious circu-
lar issued by "bund for the defense
of Kaiser Wilhelm" made its appear
ance here today. 1t pleads that "a
German citizen is in danger because
IF the insolent requests Of our enemies
Shall we look on with folded arms
Te must save Germany from this ad-
litional shame" The circular con-
tends that the bund's activities are
non-political, restoration of the ex-
Kaiser being ''the last thing in the
world we wish"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
PRAISES LOCAL
BOAR [l
Official Inspector Says Portage COun
tvs Draft Records Are Best
He Has Seen

"The Best yet" said Frank L. Piers
torff, official Inspector, after he haC
looked over the records of the Portage
county board Of exemption at the loca'
court house Tuesday.
Mr.. Pierstorf, whose home is al
Middleton, Wis, was sent out by the
war department through the adiutant
generals Office ct Madison to check
up the records of every draft board in
Wisconsin. This is the sixth board
he has visited and he frankly admits
that its records are the best he has
examined yet. 81 found the records
IN A-No. / shape, fully up to stand,
ard" he told The Gazette-Stevens
Point Gazette.
From the above it will be seen that
Mr.. Pierstorf, the inspector, tells
every county the same story so that
aone of them can find fault or gel
jealous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
INSTALLATION
SREVICES
Rev. Noel J. Breed VIII Be Officially
Installed as Pastor of the
Congregational Church
February 18th

Tuesday February 11th VIII wit
ness important exercises in the First
Congregational Church in this cicv.
4 large number of Congregational
churches viii be represented by Pas
5or or member. The local committee
hare received accaptances from the
following churches: Madison, Ripon,
Green Bay, Edgerton, Appleton, En-
deavor. Nekoosa, T.5tsvilIe, Vespar.
Representatives are expected from
he following cities: Eau Claire,
Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Sparta, Grand
Jarsh, Pine River, Ripon College, En-
deavor Academy.
The following individuals are com
ing: Rev. R. G. Bread, Chicago; Rev.
Phillip Ralph. Green Bay; Rev. Hon
r Carter, Madison.
1t is also expected that many 9th
ers will be here from the outside, say
nothing of the local attendance.
The program will follow in about
his order: Afternoon Session $3.50
}. m.
organization Of Council
statement by the Church
Statement by minister of his religious
experience and belief.
His examination by Council
upper 6:15 p. m.
hort after dinner speeches
Evening Service 1880 p. m.
Sermon by Rev. F. S. Worcester, D.
D. of the First Congregational
churchof Madison
Other parts will be taken by Rev.
:. E. Peabody, D. D. of Appleton,
~. R. G. Breed, D. D. of Chicago,
Rev. E. A. Ralph of Green Bay, Rev.
W. Wilson of Ripon.
A cordial invitation has been ex-
ended to everybody to attend the af-
ernoon and evening services, they
will be well worth hearing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
DEATH Of MRS.
frank WALL

The funeral Of Mrs. Frank Wall
was held Friday afternoon at 30.
D. m. from the home Of Mrs. A. c
Wall at 261 Washington St., Osh
kosh, Wis.
She leaves to mourn her husband
and five children, the youngest O
which is five days old; also three sis
ters, Mrs. Thomas Albrecht of Osh-
kosh, Ruth Wyman of Minneapolis,
and Mrs Chas. Natwick Of this city.
Mr.. Wall is the son Of the late E
w Wall, a pioneer resident and pro
prietor of the Oshkosh Times, form
CT local morning newspaper. MI
Wall conducted flour and feed store
on Sight st. in Oshkosh for 20 years
Six years ago he left that business
and moved to Port Edwards of which
place he is now a resident.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
PLAN MORE
PAIROLLED
Highways

Madison, visa. R. Hirst, state
highway commission engineer, speak
ing at the road school, predicted that
Wisconsin will have 1900 miles of pa
rolled highways in 1919, an increase
f $500 miles.
"Despite the fact that our construc~
ton has been cut to less than half
due to war conditions" he said, "the
main roads in Wisconsin were never
so good as they have been through
out this season. We estimate that IN
me year we have improved the aver
age condition Of the 5000 miles #
trunk highways at least 80 per cent.
We have increased, according to com
1etent estimates, the average speed at
which an auto may be safely driven
over state trunk highways by seven
niles an hour"
About 200 district and county high
way engineers attended the first ses-
sions Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
MRS,
Il. B. CORRIVEAU

The people Of Grand Rapids were
greatly saddened Tuesday February
Eth, when they learned of the death
# Mrs. Laura Canning Corriveau,
which occurred at her home in Nun
sing, Michigan, on the above date.
Mrs. Corriveau was formerly a res
dent of this city, as she was the only
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Can
ling and was born here Her father
nd three brothers survive her and
reside in this city.
She was we'll known and highly re
spected. Her husband is the son of
Irs. Geo A. Corriveau and a native
f this city who was raised and edu-
:ated in the public schools of Grand
Rapids. Together they had many
'riends who extend sympathy to the
family and immediate relatives.
She leaves to mourn her loving hus-
and and two daughters Inez and
Elmere besides her father and three
brothers.
She will be kindly remembered by
everyone who enjoyed her acquaint.
ance as a lovely Christian woman with
excellent qualities of head and heart
The remains arrived here this Thur!
lay morning on the Green Bay &
Western railway and were taken tt
Forest Hill Cemetery where service
were held, Rev. John Rockstroh, of
fciating. A large number of relative
nd cid time friends were at the Gem
etery to pay their respects to a be
loved friend and neighbor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
To Be Be GIVEN AN
OPPORTUNITY

Madison, Wis.-Stenographars and
ypists back from Washington and
munition factories are to be given an
opportunity to compete for state
work according to information in
>eceived from the capital city. Tests
will be held at various centers dur
.ng the week beginning March 1.
State positions are graded as to bot
he kind Of work and the salary paid
md there are openings for the ineX-
cerienced girl graduates as well as
or the expert male reporter. This
5 one Of the several examinations be-
ng conducted by the Wisconsin Civil
Service commission, Madison, in the
effort to bring together the job and
the worker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
Mrs. ROOSEVELT
sails II VISIT
SONS GRAVE

New York-Mrs. Theodore Roose-
velt, widow of the former President
vas on La Lorraine, which sailed to-
lay. She will visit the grave of her
son, Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt, and also
plans to spend several weeks with hes
sister, Miss Emily Carew, who is dc
.ng war work in Italy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

UTBOWLS
COUNTY SEATERS
from Marshheld News

from Marshfeld News
Teams representing the Marshfeld
md Grand Rapids Elks competed for
honors at tenpins on the new alleys
in the Elk club in Grand Rapids Sat
1rday afternoon and the Marshfield
Boys came out on top by a margin Of
1876 pins, winning three games
straight. A return game is expected
TO be played in this city. The Marsh
field team was composed of Elmer
Erahn, R. P Kraus, T. D. Spalding
George Pearson and D. A Knilans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
M'ADOO LANDS REAL" JOB;
$100,000 May Be Enough

Los Angeles, Cal.-WiIliam G. Me
Adoo was guest at the home of
Douglas Fairbanks Tuesday follow
ng the placing of his signature to a
contract Mondy night in which he be-
eomes general counsel of the "big
We" Of flmdom-Mary PicBford, D.
w. Griffith, Charles Chaplin, Douglas
Fairbanlz, and William S. Hart. 1t
was limited Mr.. McAdoo's salary will
De in the neighborhood of 100000
4 year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
STARVING vienna
GETSJ. 5. FOOD

Ganeva-Huge crowds Of emaciated
aer, women and children greeted the
arrival in Vienna of the first Ameri-
an food train, according to dis
oa5ch from the Austrian capital today
The American officers and soldiers in
charge of the train were cheered to
lie echo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
ELkS DANCING
? AR Y

The entertainment committee of the
EIks lodge had another one of theis
delightful dancing parties in the Elk
hall Friday evening. The party wa
largely attended and closed at the
usual hour The Elks Jazz banC
furnished the music. Refreshments
were served in the dining room a
eleven o'clock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
French SEIZE
GERMAN DYES


Berlin-The French forces of occu
patton, according to a special dispatcI
to the Vossiche Zeitung from Frank
fort-on-th Main, have taken posse
sion Of the Hocht9r Dye and Chemica
Works and French chemists are work
ing with German chemists in putting
5ut dyes and certain chemicals to be
exported to allied countries. Ship
ments of the chemicals to points il
Germany have been prohibited.
Fer Sale-Good residence property
4tp. Mrs E. G.. Smith
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
Entertained
]. ?. CLASS

Misses Mabel Rowland and Ethel
Emmes entertained the J. K P. Glass
of the NJ. E. Sunday school Friday
evening at the Emmes home on 10tI
ST. Games and music was the means
of entertainment Misses Beulal
Miller and Ethel Nissen won the
prizes in contests. Dainty refresh
ments were served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
YANKS ROIJT
RUSSBOLSHEVINI

Arehangel-Heavy losses were in
EiGted on the Bolsheviki by the Amer
>an forces Tuesday and the enemy
was driven back in disorder from the
village of Vistavka, on the Vaga
The American casualties were five
killed and several wounded.
Many Bolshevik soldiers were takeT
prisoner by the Americans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Mrs. John HolImuIIer entertained
the members of the Schafskopf Club
at Ter home at $40 4th Ave. n. Tues
Icy afternoon. A number Of games
of Schafskopf were played after
which dainty refreshments were
served and the time spent in a social
way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Miss Lois Wilcox entertained six
Of her little friends and their doHies
Friday afternoon from two until five
o'clock Dainty refreshments were
served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Mrs. Fred Henke entertained
number Of her friends Friday after
noon at her home on Oak Street. The
afternoon was spent in social way,
music being part of the entertainment
Lated in the afternoon a light lunch
con was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
100000 lille
INU. 5. SAYS
FRANK MORRISON

Washington, D. C.-Urging the
House rules committee to give the
right of way to legislation prohibiting
immigration for four years. Frank
Morrison, secretary Of the American
Federation Of Labor, said 500, 600 men
IN the United States were now with
out employment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Mrs. Max Janz gave a six o'clock
Inner Friday evening in honor of her
daughter, Norma, the occasion being
her 18th birthday. Those who attend
ed were: Mr.. and Mrs. julius Demitz
Mrs. z. Janz and son Kenneth, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Miller and family
Hiss Ruth Janz, Jessie Janz, Miss
Richards. Alice Green and little sister
and a number Of others. The evening
was spent in playing games inter
zpersed with music
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Arthur Baldwin left Wednesday
for Madison where he will visit for
a few days after which he will leave
for Milwaukee where he will be en-
ployed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Frank stolf has resigned his posi-
5ion at the Green Bay depot and ac-
cepted one IN Detroit, Mich.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
WHIITINGHAn
HONORED

Governor Philip has appointed As
semblyman Byron Whittingham of
Arpin to the committee of six to visit
state penal and charitable institutions.
viii tell the cheerful tale instead
sf the sorrowful tale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Mrs. Chas. Podawiltz is reported in
very poor health this week,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Statesmen Wanted-to solicit orders
eor lubricating oils, greases and paints
Salary or Commission. Address THE
HARVEY OIL CO, Cleveland, Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

| viii mention my blessings instead
Of my burdens.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06
Personal and Local

F. Brahmstedt of Green Bay has
accepted a position here as switch
man at the Green Bay yard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Arthur Johnson of the South Side
left Wednesday for his home at Mil
vaukee after visiting here the past
few days
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

The Christian Science Church chin
ney needed cleaning and because it
was not looked after, on Wednesday
the fire department was called out to
'ook after the smoke that was com
ing out of the windows No damage
was done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

c. r. Olin of MarsI1feld was re-
appointed as member of the Coun-
t. Soldiers Relief Commission. The
other members appointed are Mr.
Bean Of Vesper and Mr. Owen Of
Grand Rapids After the appoint
12ents were made the commission met
and re-organized with Mr. OIin as the
chairman. The appointments were
made by Judge Conway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

The Sierck News Agency on the
West Side has been closed. The daily
and magazine stand has been moved
70 the Fast Side in the small build
ing next door to the Steinberg store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Mrs. VIM. Koch of Edgar, Wiscon-
sin is in the city this week visiting
1t the home Of her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. A. c. Koch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

A number of friends gathered at
the home Of Mrs. Ernest Appel on
18th Ave. S., Friday afternoon, the
occasion being her birthday. The
afternoon was spent in a social way
after which dainty refreshments were
zervad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-06

Industrial Commission.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-23
WASHINGTON


the bill repeating the daylight saving
law.
The Senate has ordered an investi-
cation into alleged profiteerng in coal
and into charges of conspiracy to keep
up prices
Repeal of the daylight savings law
was practically assured when the
House passed the bill over President
Wilson's veto.
The great government dam across
the Tennessee river at Muscle Shoals,
Ala, has been named "Wilson dam"
in honor of President Wilson.
General Pershing will sail for home
on the first available transport sail
ing after August 31st, the commander
in chief of the A. Il. F. cabled Secne-
tary Baker.
The proposed treaty by which the
United States would go to the aid of
France in event of an unprovoked at
tack by Germany is not in conflict
with the constitution, in the opinion
of the Senate Judiciary Subcommit-
tee.
Discharges from the army now to-
al 3,20S,759 the War Department has
announced, leaving a net strength on
Aug. IL of 500,6J9 officers and men,
of whom 109,93S still were in Europe.
A resolution directing the Federal
Trade Commission to investigate the
high cost of shoes and determine the
cause for increased prices was adopt
ed by the House, which refused to ex-
tend the inquiry to clothing and food.
A congressional investigation of the
charges of Glenn f. Plumb, author of
Iabor's plan for the naturalization of
railroads, that Wall street has system
atically plundered practically all the
roads of the country was asked in n
resolution introduced in the House by
Representative Huddleston, Alabama.
The allied governments have in
formed the Austrian government that
it will be held responsible for Bella
Kun, the Hungarian communist leader,
and for his delivery for trial by an al
lied tribunal, according to a dispatch
from Innsbruck. Bella Kun, it is added
will be tried for hanging and shooting
Hungarians during his reign in Buda-
pest.
General increases of about so per
cent in the cost of living during the
period from December, 1914, to June,
1919, were shown in tables made pub
lie by the Department of Labor. The
tables were based on Investigations in
various representative cities over the
country.
Appointment of Joseph E. Murphy,
now in charge of the White House Sc
cret service corps, as assistant chief of
the United States secret service, has
been announced at the treasury. He
succeeds w. II. Moran, recently pro-
NOTED to be chief of the service.