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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27

evening. TWenty-six members
of the class were present. After
the usual business meeting a
number of amusing contests
were held. Miss Hayward and
Miss McDermid tied for the prize
for answering historical ques-
tions correctly.
Mrs. Weatherwax read a num-
Der Of short selections appropri-
ate to the day.
An entertaining feature of the
evening was the celebration of
the birthdays of Mrs. J. w. Nat
wick and Mrs. viii Henke.
Each lady was given a small
birthday cake presented with ap-
propriate verses. Delicious re-
freshments were served by the
hostesses. The house was pret-
tily decorated and tiny silk flags
were given as souvenirs. Music
on the Victrola and the singing
OF patriotic songs ended a very
pleasant evenings entertain
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
STATE BASKET
BALL TOURNAMENT

Plans are now being complet-
ed for staging q professional Bas-
ket Ball State Tournament here
at the S. A. Cook Armory, on
March 26, 27, and %, and it is
expected that eight Of the strong
est organization in the state will
compete.
This will be the first profess
si0nal basket ball tournament
ever held in Wisconsin, and in
dicati0ns point to one of the most
enthusiastic gatherings in the
history Of athletics in this sec
ton.
4 fine list of prizes. including
solid gold championship fobs and
silver cups will be given at the
close Of the final session of the
tournament.
Teams wishing to be consider
cd for entrance are requested to
communicate with Chairman of
Tournament Committee, POI E.
Wis, Ave, Neenah, Wis, or Tel.
565.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
SPECIAL
RECOGNITION

The many friends of Theo. w
Brazeau of the firm of Goggins
Brazeau & G0ggins, Of this city.
viii be pleased to know that he
has been chosen as special coun-
sci by the G. NJ. & St. Paul and
the Chicago & Northwestern rail
way companies, to represent
their interests before the Legis-
lative Committee before whom
their interests may be affected
by special Legislation. Mr.. Bra
zeau will therefore be obliged to
spend a great deal Of his time a
way from home during the ses-
sion Of the legislature at Madison
Mr.. Brazeau was chosen because
of his qualification and fitness for
such place. fIe4is thoroly com
petent to fill the place as he is
we'll read in constitutional law
which may affect railways.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
income TAX
Information

Get ready for the Income Tax
man. He will arrive in Grand
Rapids on February "a, and he
can be consulted without charge.
Inquire at the Post Office where
he can be located after his arriv-
al.
Bring in your figures, your
problems, your doubts, and your
questions" is his invitation con-
tanned in the announcement O.
his coming visit.
Collector of Internal Revenue
! Burt Williams, is sending one
of his deputies solely to help peo-
pie in this vicinity to determine
their Individual liability and tc
comply with the laws require
ments as to 1918 incomes.
His office hours will be fror-
9 100 to 500 each day, and he wiz
remain in town until the close
of business on March 4, 1919.
"This free advisory service ,
writes Collector Burt Williams
"is planned for those who are re-
quired for the first time to con
slider their liability and to make
sworn returns.
MANY thousands who were
not affected by the prior FEEDER
al laws taxing incomes must this
year file returns. Here are the
requirements:
Every unmarried person who
had net income of $1,000 OF
over during 1918; and every mar
ried person who, together with
wife (or husband) and minor
children, had a net income Of
$4,000 in 1918
'The advice and services o.
the deputy Collector are entirely
free. and he is authorized to ad-
minister the oath required on re-
turns, free Of charge. Persons
who are taxable should make
payment when filing their re
turns by attaching check or mon
ey order.
This tax is q war burden; il
is a part of the price Of victory
the greatest victory that the
world has known. I believe the
people of this district will NEE.
it fully; and | am offering every
facility of my office to aid them
to determine their Individual Ii
ability"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
STXTY-FOURTH BIRTHDAY

4 number of friends and rela-
tlVes rendered Anton Kobza, Sr.
a surprise party, the occasion be-
ing his 64th birthday anniver-
sary, at his home last Saturday
evening, Feb. 22nd. The even
ing was pleasantly spent in So
clal converse and dancing and at
a late hour delicious refresh
ments were served. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. H. Kon-
kel and family, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Turbin, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Kobza,
Anton Kobza, Jr., Mrs. S. LeVen-
baski, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lucaka.
Mike Marzenski and Miss Victo-
ria Marzenski.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27

Martin J. Brennan, lawyer of
Milwaukee, was in the city Mon
day on business connected with
the Salisbury case as he has
been engaged to defend him. A
motion for change of venue will
be asked for on account of the
great publicity this case receiv-
ed at the time Of the shooting
here in Wood County. The Judge
will probably grant the request
for the change to some other
circuit. We found Mr.. Brennan
a pleasant gentleman to meet
with when he called at this office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

State Of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County-In Probate.
IN re Estate of Christian Rebholz,
deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
at the term of said court to be held
at said Court House on the first Tues
day, being the 1st day Of July, A. D.
1919 there will be heard, considered
and adjusted all claims against said
Christian Rebholz, deceased;
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR
THEIR GIVEN that all such claims for
examination and allowance must be
presented to said County Court at the
Court House in the City Of Grand
Rapids in said County and State on
or before the 25th day of June, A. D.
1919 or be barred.
Dated February 25, A. D. 1919
By the Court,
w. J. CONWAY, County Judge.
John Roberts, Attorney
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
MRS.
LEONARI)FIlIIz

Mrs. Leonard Fritz passed a.
way at her home at $50, 10th
Ave. S. Friday morning, Febru-
ary 21st, after a short illness.
Funeral services took place from
the home at 1870 o'clock and 2
o'clock from the West Side Luth-
eran church Friday afternoon.
Rev. Thurow officiating and bu-
rial took place in Forest Hill
cemetery. The deceased was
~orn in Grand Rapids, June 18th,
1898 and was, therefore, 20 years
8 months and Is days old at the
time Of her death. She was for
merlv Miss Gertrude Wittenberg
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fran
els Wittenberg Of this city. She
leaves to mourn her loss a hus-
band, daughter, her parents and
three sisters, Ella, Irene and We
ra and five brothers, Archie, Al
fred, Wilbur, Donald and Fred
erick and a host Of friends who
extend sympathy to the sorrow
ing family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
ELECT OFFICERS

The intermediate department
of the First Moravian church
held six o'clock supper at the
church parlors last week
Thirty-six people we're in attend
ance and the room was prettily
decorated with flags for the occa-
sion, Rev. Meilicke gave a short
speech on Just Fishing" After
the supper a short business ses-
sion was held and the following
officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
President-Myron Meilicke.
Vice Pres.-Ruth Witte.
Sec.-Ruth Erdman.
Treas.-Conrad Witte.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27

Austin, Tex, -kdjt. Gen. James a.
Harley and his Investigating officer,
Ranger Capt. W. \. Hanson, were vim
dicated in the report of a joint legis-
lative committee wsich has ilyestiga-
ted charges OF misconduct and law
lessness by Texas rangers.
Elizabeth, n. flames H. Allen,
for many. years yice-president Of the
Standard Oil company, died here of
infigmities and old age. He was 81
years cid and for almost half a cen
tury was associated with the Rookie
fellers.
New Seventeen of twenty-one
| Syrians, owners Of a chain OF dry
goods stores, indicted by the federal
grand jury on the charge of using the
mails to defraud, were arraigned be.
| fore Judge Mayor and all pleaded note
| guilty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
SQUARE DEAL FOB EVERY
INCOME TAX PAYER.

X Washington, ID. G. - ''Tl,
r rights Of all persons now filing
4 Income Tax returns are amply
Il protected by pro fisions for
4 abatements, refunds and ap-
\ Deals,' says Commissioner Dan
= iel G. Roper.
Every person can be sure Of
X a square deal. No person is ex-
X pected TO pay more than his
4 share of tax His share is de-
X termined solely by the amount
and nature Of his net income for
r 1913. as defined in the law.
Abatement petitions are deal
+ with open-mindedIy. Refunds vii.
X be made in every case where toe
+ much tax is erroneouslT col +,
X lected.
The income Tax is On the
level all the way through
- \ Ii l. l. l. l. 4 Il Z 4 l. L L Il =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
lI.R.C. C.CLASS
ENTERTAINED

Mrs. A. E. Weatherwax and
.frs. @. r. Moore were hostesses
. the Congregational A. B. C.
sunday School class at a Wash
ington's Birthday Party Friday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27

| will tell the cheerful tale instead
of the sorrewful tale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
FARM FOR SALE

Sixty-five acre farm with good
buildings, located one mile from
postoffice. Pure spring, city and
well water, electric lights, tele-
phone, etc. Excellent for truck
farming. If interested address
Mrs. c. E. DAILY, Grand Rapids,
Wis, for terms and particulars.
If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27
New Scrap of Paper.

Suppose we sign the treaty of
peace. and that it is the most salts
factory treaty of peace that the con
fusing elements Of the modern world
will afford and go home and think
about our labors, we will know that
we have left written upon the historic
tables at Versailles, upon which Yer
gennes and Benjamin Franklin wrote
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27

Losses sustained in 1918 and not
covered by insurance are deductiGIe
items if incurred in the taxpayer
business or trade, in any transaction
undertaken for profit or arising from
fire, storm, shipwreck or other casu.
atty or from theft.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-27

John. Roberts, Attorney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-21

Filled with chocolates. or with
an assortment OF both choco-
iates and bonbons. The dc
insnd for these IS very great,
and as recorders arc slow in be-
ing delivered we advise making
sure Of w,i2t vor want OF these
s ss%' p piant y $3.45
Choice, . box.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-21
These Numbers Are Great
Favorites
Close
6 PM.

64S25-R es Of Picardy-
Mccormack -. 81. 90
64s4S-MarrfaEe Of Figaro
GalIi-Curci 80. $40
64771-Little Bit o. Honey
Williams ..... 90
63529-Darllng Nelly Gray
Chuck ...... .$1.O0
64709-Pnraphrasc on Min
uet-kreisler :. 81. 90
s4S09-Lucia VI nd Scene
Galli-Curci 80. .s1.SU
s4S41-Barber of Seville
Galli-Curci .S1.5a
s4f3c-AdeSte Fideles-He-
COrmack ....... 81 80
s4S60-Midsun miner Nights
PhiIa. Or. 81 80
SS0s3-LO, Hear the Gentle
Lark-MeIba :. $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-21

Little White Frocks. Colored Frocks,
Tiny Bath Robes, Little Wooily Slippers,
Hand Crochet Bootees, Silk and Wool
Tams, Knit or Jersey Leggins, Coat Hang
ers, Afghan Bows, Rubber. Dolls, Feeding
Plates, Rattles, Cuddle Dolls, Soft Sole
Shoes and Moccasins, White and Coiored
Crib Blankets, Babies Jap Silk Quilts,
Beacon BABY Buntings," Handkerchief
Sacques, White and Colored Mittens, Rib
bon Carriage Straps, Afghan Holders,
Bonnet Bows. Hot Water Bottles, Comb
and Brush Sets, Teething Rings, Snow
Babies and many other things, all reason
ably priced
Kann's-Second Floor.
The sun., 1919-11-05
HOLLWEG TELLS OF
HIS PEACE APPEAL
i'-
Former Chancellor Comes to
Aid of Zimmerman in
War Cause Probe.
ANSWERS ARE ENASIVE
Assembly Committee Informed
That Wilson Wanted to Be
"Angel for the World
ANSWERS ARE EEASIvE
Ru TIA Aaeocnrfed Press.

BERLIN, Nov. 4.-To-day's sitting OF
the subcommittee OF the Assembly which
is investigating the question Of responsi-
bility for the war was notable Tor the
eyasive answers of DR.. Alfred Zimmer-
mann, former Secretary for Foreign
Affairs, concerning Gerrnany's treatment
of Belgium, which compelled DR.. Won
Bethman Hollweg. former Imperial
Chancellor, to come to the assistance Oh
zimmerman and answer for him. Both
Zimmerman and Won Bethmann- hoh'
vep protested that they had made enor,s
aaainst the ali-powerful military party
in the matter of the deportation OF Del
CLANS -
Fduard David, Minister Of the IN
ter,or embarrassed Won Bethmahn-
HoIlwee and Zimmerman by demand
ing whether Il would not have made the
United States almost an ally hao ueI
many accepted President Wilson'S peaEe
proposal To this Won Bethmanh-hot'
veg replied that the German people
were too embittered to consioer aceep''
ing President Wilson's oner.
Cermany's peace offer again wa
brought up. Won Bethmann-Hol.weg re
iterated that ne frequently had discussed
peace with James w. Gerard. the Amer''
can Ambassador. After the torpedo'nt
in March. 1915, of the English Channe
steamship Sussex. and when Amoassa
dor Gerard was preparing to return
home, Won Bethmann-Hollwegs SAID M
smoke to the Ambassador. saying: NO"
President Wilson has a free path. urss
him to act. We have done our utmost
To this Won Bethmann-Hoiiweg ado
ed: What could have been stronse
appeal for peaceT'
Discussing President Wilson. Vol
Rethnann Hollweg said the Presiden
wanted to be a peace angel for the world
but that Germany had been so alien
ated by American ammunition shipment
to the Allies that she was mistrustfu
He said that nevertheless. he had aske'
Mr.. Gerard to relate to President Whso
Germany's general conceptioI OF peace
The sun., 1919-11-05
FRENCH MIDDLEMAN
TARGET or ATTACK
Federation of Labor Plans to
Eliminate Him.

PARIS. Nov. 4.-The General Fedora
tion of Labor announced to-day the or
ganization Of it's economic council of
labor to Save the country from the ruin
which has threatened it."
The country's salvation. according to
formal statement, lies In organisation
looking to intensified production" to be
attained through the cooperation OF
those Interested who are workers, and
technical men. who should be coordinated
by professional men and the functional
ries of cooperative societies who repre-
sent the consumers.
The real object Of the movement is de-
clared to be naturalization, which
means putting into the hands of pro-
ducers and consumers the means of pro
duetfon and exchange of products. which
ere being taken from them for the profit
Of few persons"
II was asserted that 1000, 900 mem
bers will support the movement. which
is undertaken because "tne Govarnm ent
has responded only with g:otes1ue carl
cature." The Governments normal price
fixing. in trying to solve tho cost os liv-
ing problem. is termed "the caricutura of
action covered with ridicule and dis
credit"
To carry out its programme, the Gen
eral Federation OF Labor has the co.
operation of the national federation OF
co-operatives. the national federation
Of functionaries and the unions of tech.
nical workers of industry. commerce
and agriculture. International action
along the same lines is advocated.
The sun., 1919-11-05
NEW DEAL MEANS
DIAMOND MONOPOLY
Anglo American Interests
Control in South Africa.

Copyright. 1919, all rights reserved.
LONDON. Nov. 4.-The great diamond
deal reported yesterday by which Anglo
American interests acquired control of
the principal German companies which
owned diamond fields in what was re-
Gently the German protectorate Of
Southwest Africa was concluded at The
Hague by H. C. Hull. rorr Minister
Of Finance Of the Union OF South Africa
Under the agreement which was
signed the mining properties and UNDER
takings of these companies will be
transferred to a new company which Is
about to be registered at Cape Town un-
der the title Consolidated Diamond
Mines Of Southwest Africa. Limited"
with a share capital OF s17.55O,00
The effect of the agreement is that all
the chief German diamond interests are
acquired and transferred to the South
African company. which will own more
than 80 per cent. of the diamond output
of Southwest Africa and for the first
time In the history of diamond mining
practically all the known diamond pro-
ducing areas of the world will be held
or controlled by British subjects or their
allies.
The price paid for the German inter-
ests was $17.500.00 and the supporters
of Mr.. Hull are the Anglo American
Corporation OF South Africa. Limited.
and financial groups connected with that
corporation.
The sun., 1919-11-05
FRENCH BUYING US.
COATS S5 CENTS
low Prices AstOund Crowd
Attending Army Sale
Near Paris.
By q Std6 Correspondent Of The Sun.
copDSfyht. 1919. all yiohfs reserved.


PARIS, Nov. 4.--Sale of American war
stocks of material to. the French public
opened this morning at Aubervilliers. a
suburb of Paris. under the auspices of
the French Government. which pur-
chased the material. The event was
deemed Of considerable Importance. judg-
ing from the large crowd that journeyed
from the capital.
The grounds. which were guarded by
a patrol of American m litary police
with fixed bayonets. resembled a vast
country fair. Purchasers by thousands
arrived in automobiles. wagons. mule
carts and boulevard hacks, which they
piled high with merchandise as they
bought II. The French Government
utilized the hangers Of dirigibles and the
cantonments as salesrooms, each struc.
ture divided into sect .ons like a depart
ment store. and a chance was given to
the French public to buy anything from
a slice OF chewing gum to a sidecar.
Although the prices Of the articles
were raised slightly by the Government
the public was astounded at the low
prices. Rubber army boots sold as low
as two francs and a half. equivalent
to-day to 81 cents Army coats were
knocked down at IS cents and blankets
at S1.25. Many were the disappointed
smokers who journeyed all the way from
Paris for some cigarettes only to find
that the French Government monopoly
had taken control of the American
tobacco supply and tnat 1t was selling
five-cent packages OF cigarettes at lux
ury prices
Canned goods sugar and coffee als<
were placed aside. being reserved. ac
cording to officials. for the devastated
and liberated regions. American ofiic,
fixtures and time saving devices per
haps had the most successful sales ant
Of the vast amount of office material OF
| hand at the beginning Of the sale yer,
| little was left for succeeding days.
The sun., 1919-11-05
WORLD MUST WORK,
-CLEMENCEAU SAYS
Premier in His Last Address
Points Out Solution Of
Nations Problems.
THOUSANDS CHEER HIM
Declares He Hopes Confidently
That the Allies Have Not
Z Abandoned France.
Hu fAs Assoctaie.i preas.

sTRAssprRo. Alsace, Nov. 4.--The solu.
tion Of the many problems the world Ia
now facing may be summarized In the
single word work" Premier Clemen-
ceau declared in his keynote speech for
the Government party In the Parlia-
mentary elections campaign. delivered
here to-day. crowd of 5000 within
'he hall and 10000 outside cheered the
Premier.
The speech also was the farewell mes
sage Of the aged Prime Minister on the
eve of his contemplated retirement from
political life. 1t was not message
meant for France alone. Clemenceau
declared. but was an appeal to the entire
world to renew it's labors as they had
been performed before the war and pro-
duce for the worlds needs.
NJ. Clemenceau briefly reviewed the
treaty of Versailles and said that al
though France had been apparently par
simoniously treated as to reparations.
he hoped confidently that the Allies had
not abandoned France. He said that
England and America had not bargained
for their blood and would not grudge
financial help to France.
The sun., 1919-11-05
LAUZANNE APPEALS
FOR US. MANDATE
"Only America Can Trans
form Constantinople," Says
Editor of "Matin."
CAN DO so WITHOUT GUNS
"a Hoover or a Dawson Would
Suffice" TO Civilize the
Capital, He Declares.
By q Star Correspondent Of THr Sun.

C0pt16ht, lsls, on Tghs feserUeu'
PARIS, Nov. I'm a leading article in
the Matin stephane Lausanne makes ono
more appeal to America to accept man.
date for Constantinople and Armenia.
He writes:
America is the great reservoir Of
energy. 1t holds the secret of doing
!, things on a grand scale and doing them
quickly. II has youth. power. riches
and efficiency. We in Europe are old.
poor. weak and divided. 1t would be
a tremendous thing II America, having
given up her money. her army and her
materials, would give US this example.
And what an example It would be II
America accepted the Constantincp,e
of tho most marvellous in the world, and
which after twenty centuries is still
sunk in corruption. Yet within It's har-
Dor and its hills there could be made
a luminous centre for Europe. ,n,,.
only America can transform Con-
stantinople. Only America can install
itself there without mourning hostility
OF jealousy. Alone 1t can civilize the
capital of IslaTnism. and that without
the need OF regiments or cannon. All
that would be necessary would be Amer
lean engineers and contractors. A
Hoover or a Dawson would suffice. and
America is full of Hoovers and Davi-
sons. - '
IF America will accept then It can
say II has given an Incompatible SER
vice to humanity and played a grand
role in the world. II will have, as the
youngest democracy, given d lesson to
| the older nations of Europe. We say
to our friends In America: II George
Washington could speak he would not
| hesitate. Above all egotistical tranquil.
lities he would place duty, and say
serve humanity. even II the task is far
away and not IAN easy one"
The sun., 1919-11-05
GERMAN MINERS TO
FIGHT PROFITEERS
Demand Branding as Traitors
in Threat to Berlin.

BERLIN, Nov. 4.-The coal miners OF
the Dortmund region threatened to take
the law in their own hands and proceed
summariiy against spectators in food
and price manipulators unless the Gov
ernment furnishes relief. A resolution
adopted by the miners and forwarded to
the Government demands that food
profteers be branded as traitors and
tried before court-martial.
The authorities In Silesia are pursuing
the food spectators with renewed vigor
and threaten to impose prison sentences.
Special motor and aviation patrols have
been organized to run down smugglers.
Anthracite and brown coal workers OF
Saxony. recognizing the critical situation
due to the coal shortage, have voted to
resume working eight hours day until
March. according to advices to the
Vossische zeituno from Dresden. The
coal men also have decided to. work
Sundays and holidays.