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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
STRIKES DEFEAT
union AIMS

Strikes, on the part of large num-
Der Of unions, appear to be prevalent
ali over the United States since the
closing of the war. This is an evi-
dence Of unrest among laborers. The
local strike in the paper mills owned
and operated by the Nekoosa- Edwards
Paper Company, south of the city is
olly an evidence of the general condi-
tion Of laboring men all over the coun-
try. They all appear to be making
combined fight for closed shop. This
means that union labor should be pre-
ferred above all others because
closed shop means that only union la
Dor can be employed therein. Why
this general movement? We believe
the great and only purpose is to force
all labor into unions for the purpose
of combining all classes of labor into
one great body for the purpose event
ually of controlling the government.
On the other hand it is evident there
is a general united sentiment on the
part of manufacturers to oppose the
closed shop. Their object being to
give an open field to labor without any
reference to unions, class or condi-
tion. If the local outcome is going
to be endorsed by other strikes in 9TH
er parts of the country it will go to
prove that the closed shop demand is
not popular and that the local union
as we'll as other unions will fail in
their purpose to control in future po-
litical fights. The various strikes that
are taking place in this country are
convincing capital, as represented IN
manufacturing institutions, that a
united effort must prevail on their part
to counteract this movement on the
part of labor. The question of right
and wrong is to be fought out in this
fight. We believe in the organization
of unions, and that labor should be or
ganized to see that they get their prop
er recognition and pay in the discharge
of their labor, but when they try to
cOHIfOl Iue open lleIu VI ldboI anu ChHIC
it shall be unionized then we believe
they are wrong in their position. No
laboring man should be handicapped
by the fact that he must join the union
to be able to obtain labor in the open
market This is a free country and a
man should be permitted TO obtain
labor in the open field and the open
shop The great strike which took
place Monday in the steel mills of the
country at Pittsburgh, Chicago and
other points is another indication of
the great purpose to control the la
Dor fields of the country by union or
ganizations. The fight is on and will
continue to the end
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
NEKOOSA

Miss Edna Marvin entertained a
number of her friends at her home
Friday afternoon, the occasion being
her sixth birthday. The afternon
was spent in playing games after
which refreshments were served.
R. J. Villas and son, Tom, left Fri
day evening for Oregon City, Ore,
where they will be employed.
c. w. Pelton returned Saturday
from a few days visit with friends
at Marshfield.
Anton Hendricks, who is employed
on the road at Pittsville, had the mis-
fortune Saturday to break both his
legs. He is at the Riverview Hos
pital at Grand Rapids.
Charles Lee left Saturday evening
for the Great Lakes where he will be
employed.
Mrs. Robert Thomas and son of
Milladore spent Sunday with friends
and relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Muir of Bron
We're guests Sunday of relatives here.
Mrs Maude Davey and baby of
Chicago are visiting relatives here.
John Scholtes left Monday morning
for Hartford, Wis, where he will
visit relatives for few days.
E. C. Kellogg, J. w. Krenke and
H. C. Cleveland and families enjoyed
a picnic supper at the pavilion Sun
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
GOVERNORS
ADVICE To
OFFICERS

During the strike at Port Edwards
and Nekoosa, there has been consider
able trouble in keeping peace at these
two places. During the past three
months there has been considerable
trouble among those who are picketing
the plants and the strike breakers and
several arrests for assault and bat
terry have resulted during this time.
In every case but one the strikers have
won out in the litigation in justice
court. The fact that the company en-
,ployees, who have been arrested have
all been found guilty, fined and SEN
fenced and only one of the strikers has
been fined, and in this case it was be-
cause the defendant plead guilty to
the assault. Those who are neutral
in this strike among the business men
and others, friendly to the company,
are becoming convinced that the Off
GERS both in the county, city and vii
'H"ns are somewhat partial to the
strikers and therefore against the conf
pany. The results in all the arrests
so far would rather give that impress
sion. We would be very sorry to be-
lieve that any of our local officials
would allow their personal feelings and
interest to guide their official conduct.
They all know what the law is and
therefore should comply strictly with
the law and perform their duties with
out any reference to either side of the
controversy.
The Governor is quoted as saying,
chat it lies in his power to displace
the sheriff, who should not understand
what his duty is or fail to perform it,
and the sheriff is responsible for the
conduct of his men," The Governor
declares his intention to hold every
public official strictly to the discharge
Of his full duty under the law and con-
cludes, eff the sheriff does not live up
TO the duties of his office | will dis
place him. 1t is no part of his duty
and is in fact violation of his duty to
show any partiality in the discharge
of his public duty as sheriff. He is re-
sponsible to the public alone; He is en-
ployed and paid by the public
We have every confidence in sher-
iff Bluett of Wood county, all his dep
uties, and the police of Grand Rapids
as we'll as the justices of the peace and
other public officials. We would be
very sorry to learn that any of them
were showing any partiality in the
discharge of their public duties so that
it would be necessary for the Governor
to take a hand in this locality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
CAMP FIRE MEETING

The members of the Wah-wah-tay-
see Camp Fire Girls held a business
meeting at the home of Miss Zulieka
Morrill, on First Street North Friday
evening. Election of officers was held
and the following officers were elected
for the coming year.
Pres.-Katherine Gee.
Vice Pres.-Ruth Witte.
Sec-Carol Boorman.
Treas.-Ruth Erdman.
After the business session the even
ing was spent in playing games and
music after which dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Miss Clara Edwards of Nekoosa
Joined as new member.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
DEATH Of
LIEUTENANT
fRANkDANA

In the death of Mr.. Dana, many of
his friends in this city will be sadden-
ed to learn that he passed away in
the city of Wausau at five o'clock
Sunday afternoon, September 21, 1919.
Mr.. Dana had been i'll with heart trou-
BILE for the past six months and for
few weeks had been confined to his
home growing steadily worse until the
end came. The immediate cause of
his death was dropsy. Lieutenant
Dana will be we'll remembered as the
leader of the Wausau Band and many
years ago was a frequent visitor in
Grand Rapids. He was we'll thought
of and highly respected by all those
who enjoyed his acquaintance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
TWO STRIKERS
ARE HELD
a ikkAA AkR<k<D

Messrs. John Van Ruth and Jake
Lassa, strikers at Nekoosa, were held
for trial before the Circuit Court to
be held in October on a charge Of as
sault of hearing held before Judge
w. J. Conway on Saturday. There
were five defendants in this action, but
after hearing the evidence against
lem, at an all day hearing, Judge Con-
way found that there was no evidence
that Messrs. Nelson, House and Hen
ming were concerned in the alleged
assault, but there might be suspicious
grounds for holding the other two men
for trial on the complaint of P. c.
Coon, the man who was assaulted.
While these two men were bound over
to the Circuit Court they were released
under light bond.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
WISCONSIN
VALLEY TEACHERS
VIII Meet in Annual Convention in
Wausau on Friday and Saturday
October IL and II.

For the first time in three years the
Central Wisconsin Teachers Asso-
citation will meet in the city of Wau-
sau on October II and II. We note
from the program that E. G. Doudna,
superintendent of the public schools in
Grand Rapids will address the corlven-
ton. Also Prof. NJ. H. Jackson who
is now chairman of the Teachers Asso-
citation. A large attendance is expect
ed at this meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
SOLD HISFARM

Eric Berg. one of the old residents
of the town of Sigel, of this county
sold his eighty acre farm in that town
this week to Henry Seib of Freeport,
Illinois. Mr.. and Mrs. Berg and family
expect to make their future home in
Grand Rapids where they own a resi-
dence property. They expect to move
to this city as soon as possible and the
new owner will take possession Of the
farm as soon as they vacate the place
The consideration in this deal was g.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
NEW TELEPHONE RATES

October l, 1919 the telephone rates
for Grand Rapids, Port Edwards and
Nekoosa will be as follows:
Business Service
Single Line, $3.50 per month.
Two party, $500 per month.
Extensions, SOC per month.
P. B. x. Trunks, $500 per month.
P. B. X. Stations, 75c per month.
Residence Service
Single line, $500 per month.
Two party, $3.50 per month.
Extensions, soc per month.
Rural Service
Switched, per telephone $500 per
year.
These rates are subject to a discount
of 10 per cent if paid on or before the
tenth of the month in which the bill
is due, except that for switching SER
vice the discount shall be applicable
if bills are paid quarterly within one
month of their issuance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
bout S13,000.O0 which includes the
stock, machinery, etc.
PROFITEERING

A Texas woman placed note in the
bottom of a peach basket, saying that
she sold that basket of peaches for
go cents, and would like to know the
price paid by the consumer. The
basket was bought by woman in
Iowa for $3.50. To man up a tree
in the backwoods it would look as if
the crusaders against profiteering
might find either fields to work in
than simply that of reducing the gro
GERS profit on sugar to 10 per cent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY

Several ladies rendered Mrs. Fred
Bossert a surprise party at her home
at 566 Grant Street, Friday evening,
the occasion being her birthday The
evening was spent in social converse
and music and at late hour dainty
refreshments were served. Mrs. Bos-
sert was presented with an Eastern
Star pin by the ladies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
NEW BRIDGE MAY COST f21O,OOO

Preliminary estimates for the new
bridge over the Wisconsin river in this
city to take the place of the present
wagon bridge which have been prepar-
ed by District Engineer F. F. Mengel,
place the cost at $4,000, and the cost
may run even higher.
One-third will be paid by the city,
one-third by the county and one-third
by the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
GLEE CLUB ORGANIZED

The High School Glee Club was or
ganized Thursday afternoon and the
following officers were elected:
Pres.-Ruth Kellner.
Vice Pres.-Carol Boorman.
Sec.-Alice Damon.
Treas-Loretta Kluge.
Fifty members were enrolled and
the meeting was held in the music
room of the high school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
BEAUTIFUL
MONUMENTS

Recently the firm of Weeks and
Weeks, proprietors of the Wood Coun-
ty Marble Works, in this city have in
stalled several beautiful and up-to-date
monuments in Forest Hill and Calvary
Cemeteries, among them we notice
one for D. d. Conway, and the other
for E. Roenius They are both hand
some and of high quality and excellent
workmanship. The designs on these
monuments are in excellent taste and
very much alike. They are both Of
light Berry Granite from Berry, Yer
mont, and both are about the same
size. The Conway monument has on
either end of it a cross which stands
out in bold relief and the name "Con-
way" appears on either side of the
monument in relief letters. Otherwise
it is simplicity itself, richness and
grandeur about both these monu-
ments that gives them distinctiveness,
class, value, symetry and beauty. The
Roenius monument while similar to
the Conway one has the word "Roen-
ious" on either side in bold relief let
ters. 1t also has at the top of the
monument carvings on each corner,
otherwise it is similar to the Conway
monument. Such monuments as these
add to the beauty of our local cemeter-
les and give character to what they are
intended to represent. The local firm
of Weeks and Weeks are entitled to
great credit for encouraging the erec
ton and installing Of such monuments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25

Miss Eleanor oIattery returned
Monday to Marshfeld where she is
employed after spending the week
end with her mother here.
Mrs. I. P. Witter left Saturday for
Chicago, accompanying her son,
Jerre, that far on his way to Port
Deposit, Md, where he will attend
Tome Intitute, a big eastern prep
school, during the coming school
year.
FOR SALE:-House and lot. En-
puire of Mrs. Thomas kells. 1tp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25

There are several old shacks stand
ing about town that we could very
easily get along without. 1t might
be a good move on the part of our
town council to see what can be done
in the way of ridding ourselves Of
these eyesores.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
BARNES DECISION IS READY

Atlanta Oct 14.-EIt is reliably re.
ported here tonight that the State
Court of Appeals has made up its
decision in the case of John M. Barn
es Of Thomson, convicted of man
slaughter, but it has not been made
public yet. 1t is understood this was
among public yet. 1t is understood
this was among batch of decisions
which came down today but were
not released on account of the delay
The Barnes case, in which Barnes
was tried for the killing of w. O..
Lewis was one of the most sensa-
tional tried in the Augusta circuit in
number of years.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
SUPPER GIVEN FOR
cORpELE BOYS

Mrs. D. A. Fits entertained with
supper last evening in honor of her
son, Douglas Pitts, who returned to
Cordele the past week after service
of three year in the Navy aboard the
U. S s.. New Mexico, and two other
Cordele boys who have been in
Uncle Sans service Lieut., Kibbie
Gary recently returned from overseas
and Guy Cobb of the navy, Other
guests were; Messrs George Rape
and Abbedon Pitts.
A delicious repastFwa served and
the ocp,saH WAS 4 sa3 most enjoyable
pne Bringing lgsuher bid Fiends
who. fqr adHe }saEs have baan- widely
separated.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
MEETING OF PARENT-TEACHER
ASSOCIATION

ASSOClA ION
Much interest and enthusiasm was
evenced by the large number of
teachers and parents present at the
first regular meeting of the Parent.
Teacher Association held on Tues
day afternoon at the School Auditor
ium which was beautifully decorated
for the occasion.
The meeting was called to order
and presided over by the President.
Mrs Max E. Land.
A prayer was then offered by Rev
Sans of the Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Land read the following stand
in Committees.
4 Program Committee 49,.
Misses, King, Michael, Ault, Mes
danes Bartholomew, Kelly and Mrs.
Nicholson.
House and Grounds Committees
Misses Micheal, Dunlol, Mesdames
Diffee, w. H. Mckenzie. ]. ]. Simp-
son, Cover.
80; Finance Committee
Misses Carswell, Jackson. Mes
danes Terrell, Hamp Westbrook,
tennedy, Britt Millions.
Refreshment Committee
-Mesdames Joe Espy, A. C. Atkins,
R. R. Harris, Bruce Williams, E. b.
Mann.
Decoration Committee
Mesdames Fox Charles Whatley
Jerry Slade, T. M. Cocker, ]. B. Tay'
lor. Publicity Chairman
Mrs. M. M. Eakes.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
DOUBLE TREAD TIRES

Ship us by prepaid express Cr par
eel post an old worn out, blown out,
or rim cut tire, regardless OF con-
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
Stomach ills

.ermanenlly disappear after drinking tn.
celebrated Shivar Mineral Water. Positively
guaranteed by money-back offer. Tastes
fine; costs a lrine. Delivered anywhere bs
our Cordele Agents, Heard Grocery Co,
Phone them.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15

dition. We will ship you in ex-
change good PUNCTURE PROOF
DOUBLE TREAD TIRE at following
prices. 30xa 81; 30-3 IL So; 32x
3 IL SO; 31x4 $40; 32x4 $1O.5O;
33x4 $1O.75; S4x4 $11; 35x4 IL $1S.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15

Mr. and Mrs G. II. REVERE from
Duncan, Okla, are here in their way
I to DDouglas to visit relatives. Mr..
REVERE is a native Georgian, having
been reared in Barnesville. His
brother, DR.. H. A. REVERE of Bi IA :g
ham, was with him.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
S. B. Byron of Byromville was in
the city yesterday.

Mrs. j. II. Starr, who has been in
an Atlanta hispit2l for treatment
since last week is improved and
griends here hope she WI soon be
recovered.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Prayer meeting this evening at 500
o'clock. This will be an interesting
service. Be one of the many attend
ing. You are cordially invited.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15

The United States now producesx
more than one-half of all the steel
made.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15

Douglas Pitts left today for visit
to relatives in Columbus.
Mrs. Susie Varnadoe has recovered
from her recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Cleveland will
spend next week in Atlanta.
Mrs. w. F. Markert is visiting her
son, Loan Markert in Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wheeler are
expected home from Atlanta tonight
Miss Evelyn Hill has as her guest
Miss Azalee Moore of Tallahassee,
Florida.
Miss Nina Calhoun who was one of
the c. H. S. graduates the past spring
is teaching at Hatley.
Mrs. Hollis Kezar and little son
of Elko are guests of Mrs. Kezar's
OthaI, NI7,c Nnppio IIu1o
Friends of Mrs. Stephens Neal will
regret to know she is confined to her
bed suffering with a sprained ankle.
Howard Smith of Ashville, N. c. is
expected next week for visit to his
parents, Rev, and Mrs. W. F. Smith.
: Mrs. Earl sStatham of Cobb was the
guest Monday of her sister, Mrs.
G. B. Wilkes.
Mrs w. C. Smith of Americus ar
rived today to be the guest of Mrs
Olin Mckenzie.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Whatley Mrs.
H. w. Wheeler, and Misses Lydia
Coney and Emylie Sheppard motored
to Americus yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Smith and
Mrs. ]. NJ Bulloch motored to Ma
con today where they visited their
daughters, Miss Annelyn Smith and
Misses Mary and Margaret Bulloch at
Wesleyan.
Mr.. John Lee Wheeler is spending
several days in Atlanta with Mrs.
Wheeler who is at the Wesley Memo
rial Hospital. Numerous friends in
Cordele will be delighted to know
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15

Send money order or check with order
for size wanted. We ship same hour
received.
DOUBLE TREAD TIRE CO.
Macon, Georgia.
SOB First ST. Opposite City Hall
4-17-tf
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15

Mrs. Land, the President present
ed the aims and motives of the organ
izatiOn in short talk.
An address was then made by Supt
Nicholson in which he urged energy
and enthusiasm on the part of every
teacher and parent.
IA group of three delightful reading
fLittle Brown Baby" "Watchin' the
Sparkin" "The Wild White Rose."-
was given by Miss Jackson.
The association led by Miss
Frances Carswell, sang Columbia
the Gem of the Ocean"
Most enjoyable was reading.
"The Beloved Captain from Student
in Arms" by David Hankey, given
by Miss Jeffcoat
The audience was most pleased
with vocal solo Today by Carrie
Jacobs Band rendered by Mrs C.
D. Terrell.
Mrs. Land then introduced Miss
Mildred Eakes, former Cordele
teacher a visitor present who ex-
qiusitely rendered piano solo "Air
de Ballet" by sMoskawski.
After the program punch was SER
we'd from prettily decorated tables, by
the committee on refreshments, this
concluding the meeting in most en-
joyable social hour.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
AID SOCIETY MEETS

The Ladies Aid Society of the Pres
byterian church met with Mrs. G. B.
Wilkes Monday afternoon at her
home on Eleventh avenue.
The time was most pleasantly and
profitably spent, the members work
ing ON a quilt to be sent to the Thron-
well Orphanage in Clinton, S. C.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
FOOD AND CLOTHING ARE
BEING SENT TO GERMANY

Savannah, Oct 14.-Approximately
half hundred packages of clothing
and as many packages of food such
as is not banned by the food export
lists of the Federal Government are
being mailed from the Savannah
postoffice to Germany every day, ac,
cording to a statement coming from
the office today. International parcels
post restrictions forbid the mailing of
a parcel weighing over eleven-pound
parcels yesterday, it is unofficially
stated-121 pounds in one post ship
ment. American made clothing and
American food articles are said to
be in much demand oacross the Rhine
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15
TAckY PARTY

TAcKY PARTY
AT skating rink Friday night 18th
three prizes will be offered.
No one will be allowed on floor un
less dress tackey.
A small admission will be charged
at door don't miss this.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-15

Mr.. John Lee Wheeler is spending
several days in Atlanta with Mrs.
Wheeler who is at the Wesley Memo
rial Hospital. Numerous friends in
Cordele will be delighted to know
she is steadily improving
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20

herein after designated, for the pur-
pose of electing the following officers
of said city and said School District
No. 2, to-wit:
Mayor,
Police Judge,
City Treasurer,
Treasurer of the Board of Educa-
ton,
One Councilman and one Member
of the Board of Education from Ward
No. /,
One Councilman and one Member
of the Board of Education from
Ward No. 2,
One Councilman and one Member
of the Board of Education from
Ward No. 8,
And / further designate the follow
ing places at which said election will
be held:
First Ward-The old Star Grocery
building, South Kansas Avenue;
Second Ward-Pate's Studio build
ing, North Lincoln Avenue;
Third Ward-City Hall, North
Kansas Avenue;
ocnoOl DlStrlct NO. z, OUTSIDE OF
the corporate limits of the City of
Liberal-at the City Hall.
And / further designate the follow
ing persons to act as Judges and
Clerks of said election:
First Ward-Judges: A. H. Titus,
W. E. Engel and o. P. auckland !;
Clerks, Katherine Wright and Gene
We've Smith.
Second Ward-Judges Joe Dun
lap, w. d. Connolly and C. W. Fin
ley; Clerks. Harvey Franklin and
G. M. LeMonnier.
Third Ward-Judges: ]. E. Mann,
l. N. Pennington and Warren Far
mer; Clerks: Miss Nellie Berry and
Mrs. Osa Nichols.
The polls will be open at nine (9)
o'clock a. m. and close at six (6)
o'clock p. m.
In witness whereof, I, Thos. J.
Smith, Mayor Of said City of Liberal,
Kansas, have hereunto set my hand,
this 18th day Of March, 1919.
THOS. ]. SMITH,
Mayor.