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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

Clothing. manufacturers tell us, is
sure to advance in price. And the
moment we fall back on the old re-
liable fig leaf the eusses viii start the
profteering in them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

Judging from the number Of gen.
tlemen nursing presidential ambi-
tons. we are inclined to the opinion
that America is well supplied with
men Of super-greatness-in their own
estimation.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

We all admire the fellow who has
the courage Of his convictions, pro-
yided those convictions coincide
with our own views.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

In order to keep warm during the
essl strike many people had to resort
to the use Of fuel oil. The result, Of
course, was just as expected. The
oil profiteers kicked the price up some
thing like 800 per cent. And prof.
tsering on the spoils Of calamity Ia
about the limit Of human degradation.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

Pull a mite Of a smile occasionally
1t will not crack your face, nor yet
dampen the ardor Of your sunny dis
position.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

II all Of the booze in the country
could be frozen into blocks-well,
you know, there is no law against
selling ice.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

England and France are in com
plete international accord. That's
more than America is. even with it.
s.f
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

Old Man Santa win cheer many a
lonely heart this Christmas. Going
TO run him n close second, brother!
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

Be careful how you blow off with
new year resolutions. Like prices
they are subject to change without
notice.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

A dollar n dozen is the prediction
for January eggs in most parts Of the
country. Or was il q dollar eaeh'
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

Money comes easy. goes easier anc
we're d uneasy when we haven't
got IL.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

They tell us hell Is paved with good
intentions. But not so. IT'S only
subterfuge that gets that far.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

Sampson was the stoutest man.
Answer, without hesitation-how did
he die?
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

America is sick-prtstrate with n
terrible disease-the uncontrollable
lust for squandering money.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

II II were true that only the good
die young. hell would soon be out OF
business for lack Of patronage.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

And dad is just counting the hours
until the Xmas bills begin to float in.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

Ring out the old yeas,
4 Ring in the new:
NJ with the camounags.
ip with the true.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24
Cracks At Creation.

All aboard for the 1920 special.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

Good bye. 1919. We part without
} tear.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-12-24

~ -
Gilmore, L. G. Dsyl n
Denny. This same
join the committees ~
and together viii meat
cal Court of Madisp4 ~
Friday and take the. ri ~
the authorities at thst ,1lAeo,
The following gentlsmei w11
from Danville last Saturday
with the Fiscal Court; Nsol15
Glore, c. C. Bagby, John n
and Sam Nichols, ]. G. Aleoe l.
Richardson, Senator ]. ". e.
L. F. Zingler, G. A. MeRobereq
Owen Mcintyre and A. B. ~
The Danville Advocate b
of the proposed highway and
would mean to Garrard counfys
knowing the Garrard couh1
pie to be among the most proG
in the State, the Adyoceto -
so strongly that they will ~
on the proposition that we WI 4
far as to hazard the Predicts
the proposition viii carry with 4
animous vote. In this conne@
might be said that in this eve
caster will then be criss-croo
two Federal systems, a. tn 4
Highway passes through TIE e
and the Boone Highway siso, I
gives Garrard county a place b
forefront in good roads" Nt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
FOUND DEAD
in HIS BARN

Fred Zimmerman, farmer about
'54 years of age, was found dead in his
barn at about s o'clock Wednesday
night, June 18th, lying on the barn
floor not far from the horses On ex-
animation it was found that his neck
was broken, caused from a kick from
one of his horses. From the wounds
on his chin and neck, it looked as if the
horse had kicked him unexpectedly in
the face, breaking his neck, from
which he died instantly.
His two daughters who are en-
ployed in this city, Miss Edith at the
home of Mr. Guy O. Babcock, and Miss
Agnes at the home of B. C. Eggert,
were notified and went home the same
night to be at home to help their mo-
ther
Mr.. Zimmerman leaves a wife and
four children, one son and three daugh-
ters. This unfortunate accident brings
great trouble to the wife and family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
Death OF MRS.
{, BRAHMSTEADT

Mrs. Charles Brahmsteadt died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. John
Martin at 1860 Grand Avenue, Sum-
lay morning at 5:45 after lingering
illness. The deceased was born IN
Pummer, Germany, on Nov. Is, 1889
and came to this country IN 1865.
,he was united in marriage to
Charles Brahmsteadt in 1869, who
preceded her in death, six years ago.
Six children blessed their union, Mrs.
Chris Meshke of Hortonville, Miss,
Miss Clara of Madison, Mrs. John
Martin the Misses Carrie and Paul
me of this city. Funeral services We're
held Tuesday afternoon at 200 o'clock
from the John Martin home on Grand
Avenue and at 2:30 o'clock from the
West Side Lutheran church, Rev.
Thurow officiating. Burial took place
in the Kellner cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
FLAG DAY
HONORED

We are sorry to note the fact that
many of our citizens neglected to float
the flag on Saturday, June 14th. o.
course we know it's carelessness and
forgetfulness, yet we should not for
get this day, for as time passes it will
prove to be one of the days to test
our Americanism. Let us not forget
Flag Day. next year.
We were pleased to know that Rev.
Noel J. Breed, pastor of the Congre-
gational church, rendered an excellent
sermon Sunday morning on the Flag
and what it should mean and stand for
to all true patriotic Americans. Those
who heard it commend it.
Flag Day was also appropriately
celebrated at the .Elks Lodge room,
Sunday evening. The services were
largely attended at which time Hon.
M. K. Riley of Fond du Lac, deliver
ed an excellent address on "The Mean
ing of the Flag" The following pro-
gram was carried out:
Star Spangled Banner----Orchestra
Introductory Exercises ---
Officers of the Lodge
Record of the Flag Capt. Herschleb
Vocal Solo--Mrs. Ruby Natwick Dewey
Altar Service Officers of Lodge
Vocal Solo, Miss Bernice Eggert
Elks Tribute to the Flag
VIM. Crossman
Vocal Solo-sMrs. Ruby Natwick Dewey
Address-'SThe Meaning of the Flag"
Hon. M. K. Riley of Fond du Lac
Audience
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
WISCONSIN SISTERS
ACHIEVE LITERARY FAME

Madison, Wis.-Probably no Ameri-
can woman commands wider audien-
ce than Winnifred Black, noted fea-
ture writer on the Hearst chain of
newspapers. The public career of her
sister, Ada /weet, has been no less
successful In addition to many other
achievements she was literary editor
of the Chicago Tribune and the first
woman ever appointed disbursing Off
Ger for the United States government.
A worker in the State Historical Lii
brary calls attention to the fact that
these noted writer's are both Wiscon-
sin women, one being born at Chiffon
and the other at Stockbridge, Wiscon-
SIM Their father, Gen. Benjamin
Sweet, was one of the ablest soldiers
the Badger State sent into the Civil
War. He settled in Calumet County
IN an early day and there practiced
law until the outbreak of the war. He
became colonel of the Twenty-first
Wisconsin Regiment but early in the
war was so badly wounded as to put
an end to further field service. He was
then given command of Camp Doug
las, the confederate prison at Chica-
go. where he detected and frustrated
! the projected revolt in connection with
! the notorious Vallandingham move
ment. The career of his two daugh-
ters brings added luster to the family
! name
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
TWO MODERN
BATH HOUSES

A. F. Billmeyer, the architect and
builder, has been awarded the con-
tract of building two bath houses --one
for the ladies and one for the gentle
men-each to be 12x921a feet, one
story high. They are to be modern IN
construction and equipment with ce
ment floors, shower baths, toilet, etc.
Each building will contain forty-eight
lockers. The buildings will be placed
in Y shape towards the swimming
pool. Cement sidewalks will lead from
The street to both houses. The grounds
have been leveled and graded. They
have also been seeded and Keep Off
the Grass" signs put up. The commit
tee are pushing things and hope to
have them in readiness soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
LARGE ATTENDANCE
At P. MS. CONvEHTI0 ION
Postmasters Entertained With Auto Ride Up
and Down River Drives and Enjoyed
Wisconsin River Scenery.

The address of welcome by Mayor
Chas. E. Briere, was in his usual hap
py vein, in which he conveyed to the
visitors a cordial welcome on behalf
of the citizens of Grand Rapids in
which he personally and heartily join
ed. He made them feel that we were
all glad to have them with US and that
their short stay among us would be
profitable, interesting and pleasing.
Postmaster Chas. O'Brien of Necedah,
made a happy response. Postmaster
Robert L. Nash, of this city also ex-
tended his brother postmasters
cordial greeting and assured them that
they were cordially welcomed in our
midst.
The program was carried out as
planned The addresses and discus
sions were all along the line of bet
terment of the service, that all Offices
might become more and more efficient
in the discharge of the publics mail
service. We believe our visitors will
all go away from Grand Rapids feel
ing that they enjoyed profitable con-
vention and that the people of Grand
Rapids were all glad to have them here
and that they will want to come again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
FAMOUS GEOGRAPHER
HOLDS FIRST PROTESTANT
SERVICE IN WISCONSIN

Madison, Wis.-Jesuit missionaries
were among the first white visitors to
Wisconsin, and Catholic church serv-
ices were held here from the first COM
ing of the white man to the state. The
first Protestant church service on rec
ord, however, was held at Green Bay
less than one hundred years ago. Here
had been for generations a French
settlement and since 1916 a United
States garrison and fort. To Green
Bay in the summer of 1920 came Rev.
Jedediah Morse, sent by President
Monroe on a mission of investigation
to the red men on the frontier. Morse
was prominent New England preach
er, who by dint of work as a compiler
Of geography texts has come to be
known as the "father of American geo.
graphy." He was also the father of
the inventor of the electric telegraph,
which perhaps affords his best title to
fame. While he was at Green Bay the
garrison storehouse was emptied and
seated for service; villagers and SOL
diers streamed in, and Reverend Morse
preached to the assemblage the first
Protestant sermon ever heard in Wis
consin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
P MALONE NUPTIAL

One of the prettiest weddings of the
season took place at the Congregations
al church this morning at 10 o'clock,
when Miss Nellie Frances Palmatier
and Julian Yerkes Malone of Jackson
vile, ILL.,, were united in marriage,
Rev. Noel J. Breed officiating. They
were attended by their mothers, Mrs.
Charlotte O. Malone and Mrs. Minnie
Palmatier respectively, and Miss Alma
Krieger of Madison as maid OF honor
and Mr.. Frank Walsh of this city as
best man. The bridal party entered
the vestibule, separating just inside
the church proper, the bride accom-
panied by her mother, preceded by the
maid of honor, and the groom attend
ed by his mother, preceded by the best
man met at the altar. The ceremony
was the double ring service, which
was most impressive. The wedding
march was played by Miss Elizabeth
Schroenof of Menomonie, Wis, a pu-
pill of the bride, and during the cere-
mony she played "Spring Song" very
softly, which effect was most delight
full. The church was profusely decor
ated with ferns and flowers. The
bride was charming in a dress of white
Georgette Crepe, and carried show
er bouquet of Ophelia roses. The maid
of honor wore a gown of blue and gold
Georgette Crepe and carried bou-
quet of snapdragons.
The mothers carried bouquets of
mignonette. Mrs. Palmatier wore a
gown of black and white Georgette
Crepe, Mrs. Malone's gown was laven-
der Georgette Crepe. After the cere-
mony, an elaborate four course break
fast was served at the home of the
brides mother. The color scheme in
the dining room was most artistically
carried out in pink and white roses.
The home was a bower of flowers.
The reception rooms, presented an eff
feet of fairy land, with the strains
of thrilling music all through the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
by the American Library Association
to supply this demand.

by the American Library Association
to supply this demand.
Books full of action and adven-
ture are the sort which are read by
all men, while problem novels and So
society novels are read by only a few.
Among the authors who are always
popular with the soldiers might be
mentioned Rex Beach, B. M. Bower,
Edgar Rice Burroughs, Zane Grey,
Henry Herbert Knipps, O. Henry, Pc
ter B. Kyne, E. Phillips Oppenheim,
Mary Roberts Rinehart, Bertrand w.
Sinclair, Booth Harrington, Stewart
Edward White Harry Leon Wilson
and Harold Bell Wright.
Detective stories of any sort are al
ways seized upon eagerly and sea sto-
ries find many readers. The public
library is asking for books of this sort
for prompt shipment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
FRIENDS SURPRISE HIM.

Thirty-fve of the young friends of
William Teske surprised him at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Reinhold Teske in Seneca Corners
Monday night, the occasion being to
celebrate his return from military ser
vice on the Atlantic coast. The party
was complete surprise to Mr..
Teske. The guests brought their
lunch. Games and music were the
amusements of the evening and all
present spent an enjoyable evening.
Mr.. Teske served in the utilities con-
struction division in Camp Mills, L.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
D. A. r. MEET WITH
MRS. L. NJ. ALEXANDER

The Ahdawagam Chapter, D. A.
R. met Saturday afternoon with Mrs.
{. NJ. Alexander in Port Edwards
and celebrated Flag Day with appro-
Drite exercises.
The program was opened b. the
twenty ladies present rising and recit-
ing the pledge to the flag as follows:
I pledge allegiance to my flag and
to the republic for which it stands.
One nation undivided, with Liberty
and Justice for all.
A number of patriotic readings
that were appropriate to the day were
given during the remainder of the pro-
gram. At $50 Mrs. Alexander as
hostess served her guests with a de-
liclous luncheon each lady present be-
ing the recipient of small flag as a
favor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
POST OFFICE NOTICE

The sale of &c postal cards and Sc
stamped envelopes will be discontinued
at the close of business on June 80,
1919. Any patrons of the Grand Ra-
pids Post Office may present for re-
demption any such items as they
have purchased and remain unused in
their hands on that date, and the
same will be redeemed at full value at
the prices stated in the July, 1919,
postal guide, and the original pur-
chaser may have in place thereof 1c
postal cards or &c stamped envelopes
or postage stamps, or may apply the
amount of redemption due him in part
payment for special request envelopes
ordered This privilege of exchange
at full value lasts for one month from
July l, 1919, after which time only
the postage value will be allowed for
the envelopes and Il value for cards.
Spoiled cards and envelopes are not
included in the above redemption priv
ffege and will only be redeemed at the
regular values heretofore applied In
the redemption, that is, q value on
the cards and postage value for the
envelopes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19

breakfast, after which the most hap
py social hour with the newly weds
and friends was spent.
The wedding party accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. Julian Yerkes Malone to the
train, shoWering good wishes and
blessings on their journey through life.
This city being the birthplace and
home of the bride, she needs no intro
duction. She is graduate of the u
University of Wisconsin, and became
supervisor of music in the schools of
Menomonie, Wis, which position size
held for four years. The groom was
born and raised in Jacksonville, Ill.,,
graduated from the high school Of
that city. Then attended Ripon Col
lege, Wis, from which he graduated,
earning a fellowship and scholarship,
in the University of Wisconsin, pur-
suing his medical course, graduating
from there entering the chemical
warfare service serving for nearly
two years, ranking First Lieutenant,
receiving two wounds in the scientific
use of war gases, then attending
Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.
as assistant of the department of
Pharmacology from which he has ac-
cepted fellowship assistant in brain
surgery for the coming year, also con-
tinuing his medical school course.
The bride and groom will spend some
tertained by their many friends and
associates and fraternity Phi Beta Pi,
after which they will make their home
in ST. Louis, Mo-, where they will be
at home to all their friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
$4,000. % WILL
Be SUBSCRIBED

need some outlet for their energy.
This outlet can be discovered in
great works of construction, investi-
cation, invention and other forms of
useful service. Let us do what we
can to eliminate the poisonous idea
that our national nobility and grand
eur depend at all upon killing or
other forms of destruction.
Builds Up Ideal
The Boy Scout idea is admirably
adapted to help along this idea. 1t
supplies adventure, outdoor life, dis
cipline and those forms of activity
that appeal to the boy Soul, and it
does it without any taint or impliea-
tion of militarisnl. The boys are in
spired by helpful and constructive i
deals.
The men who are behind the Boy
Scout movement in Grand Rapids
and the nearby towns, are those who
are concerned with the kind of citi-
zens that are being raised here. The
Boy Scout movement has demonstrat-
ed its efficiency as a school for the
right kind of citizenship.
Mr.. Kellogg, Rev. Noel Breed, B.
R. Goggins and Otto Roenius are CO.
operating with the following COM
mittee:
<. B. Redford. chairman; Frank
Drumb, secretary; DR.. c. T. Foote,
treasurer; L. A. DeGuere, Capt. Guy
Nash, DR.. c. F. Waters, Nekoosa;
George Mohlke, Nekoosa; Fred Eber-
hardt, Biron; O. L. LeRoux, Port Ed
wards; G. M. Hafenbrack, Port Ed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
VETS TURNED DOWN
IN HOUSE COMMITTEE

Washington-By vote of 10 to 8
the house judiciary committee refused
to adopt a motion of Representative
Igoe, Democrat, Missouri, to recon-
mend repeal of the wartime prohibi-
ton act in so far as it affects light
wines and beer. Joining Mr.. Igoe in
supporting the motion were Represent
atives Gard, Democrat, Ohio, and Clas-
son, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19

The committee looking after the
Boy Scout Drive are satisfied at this
time that the>necessary funds will be
subscribed to take good care of the
Boy Scout Organization in this city.
They desire to have all the boys of
suitable age to join the movement and
get the benefits derived from the
training they will receive to make bet
ter men and citizens of them. For
any information connected Herewith
address or talk to E. B. Redford, chair
man of the committee.
Many Youngsters Here.
Grand Rapids is estimated to have
$50 boys between Il and 81 and
these boys are practically unteuch-
ed. There are few Scouts here who
have kept up the work. The activi-
ties of this large number of boys
should be directed by an organiza-
tion like the Boy Scouts of America.
Grand Rapids problem is to provide
the boys, the future manhood of
Grand Rapids, with some means by
which the innate martial spirit, en-
thusiasm and love of adventure that
is in every boy, shall find some other
outlet than the ancient method of
going out and slaughtering ones
neighbors to the music of bands and
the Tapping of flags. Boys cannot
get excited over the dove as a bird,
even if it is the symbol of Peace; it
is too tame.
Outlet for Pep.
Human beings, especially boys,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
SURPRISE
THEIR TEACHER

The students of the A. B. Glass of
the Congregational church Sunday
School gave their teacher Mrs. M. H.
Jackson, a pleasant surprise Friday
night, June 18th, at her home on
Drake street. Games and a musical
program was the means of entertain
ment followed by dainty refreshments
Mrs. Jackson was given a present as
slight token of the esteem in which
she is held by members of her class.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19

Corporal NJ. L. Carey arrived home
Monday night from overseas feeling
fine and glad to get home with his
parents and friends. He has been with
Company C. 10th Division. He speaks
in the highest terms of his army life
experience which has proven to be
a great educator.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
TORIES WITH PUNCH
CHOICE OF SOLDIER

To while away the dull hours of the
uneventful trip back to America, the
men on transports want light, divert
ing fiction Western adventure sto-
ries and detective stories are needed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19

Prof. F. L. Bliss, formerly of this
city and Merrill, and at one time
leader of the Merrill concert band
and the Grand Rapids band, has lost
his eyesight and is almost deaf Provi-
sions have been made by Commits
sioner Johnson at Merrill to place
him in the Lincoln County Home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
CABINET IS SPLIT,
SEVEN TO SEVEN

ondon-Seven members of the
German cabinet favor signing the
amended peace terms while the other
seven are opposed to signing, Reu-
ter dispatch from Berlin says.