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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-12
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
u. S. SCHOOL GARDENS

Last Friday witnessed a very fit
ting climax of the Grand Rapids Uni
ted States School Garden Army work
An exhibition was held which far
surpassed the expectations of those
in charge of the movement and of the
people who saw the exhibit.
The boys and girls of this organic
alton surely deserve a great deal of
credit for the showing they made and
their present success will undoubtedly
mean a much larger army next year
and a finer exhibition as we'll
There were 160 entries. The prize
winners were as follows: Hazel Nor
ricle, Florence Duncan, Adella Trieg-
er, Naopia Ticknor, Antony Hentz,
John Hentz, Geo. Johnon, Lulu Glib
son, Earl Gibson, Clement Wright,
Charles Bender, Albert Otto, Violet
Jahnke, Mary Patefield, Robert La
Bour, Charles Lain, Walter Lecy,
Lorena Lecy, Elmey Eaton, Chester
Leverence, Lester Plahmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
SEPTEMBER WEATHER

George T. Nixon, the u. S. Weather
Observer in his monthly report COM
piled Oct. 1st, shows that the past
month has been free from frost and
free from freezing weather. The
former circumstance aiding the cram
berry growers and affording them
ample time to harvest the berries.
and the latter being blessing in dis
gulse as it saved the average citizen
a little coal, and enabled him to wear
his B. V. DIS while longer.
September 1905 and 1906, are the
only two other Septembers in the past
II years that did not experience a
frost. In seven years only during the
period have been free from freezing
weather. According to the records
the September of 1916 was a regular
polar bear, as it was below 32 degrees
five times. Last year the mercury
dropped to &c above during the
month
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
CHANGE IN OPENING HOURS
AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Patrons of the library will be glad
to learn that at the last meeting of
the library board it was decided to
change the opening hours in order to
better accommodate those who wish
to make use of its reading rooms.
The present opening hours are 1870
to 500 p. m. and 700 to $50 D. m.
Beginning with October 1st they will
be 1000 a. m. to 1900 noon, 80 to
600, and 700 to 900 p. m.
1t is hoped that people who have
spare time for reading in the morning
or others whom business brings into
the vicinity of the library will be
glad to make use of the morning
hours; while the added half hour in
the evening will doubtless be of ad-
vantage to those who wish to come
during the evening. In order to give
better opportunity for quiet reading
and study the reference room has
been changed into a combined reading
and reference room. 1t makes a quiet
and pleasant place for study and read
ing. Come and try it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
FRANZ ROSEBUSH ON TRIAL

The people of Port Edwards, Grand
Rapids and vicinity, who enjoy per-
sonal acquaintance with the gentle
man will never believe he took the
part of Bully or Tough" as
charged by the strikers. AS deputy
police officer he would do his duty
without fear or favor. An officer at
times must be strict, severe and oft
en- rough in keeping order, otherwise
a mob of roughnecks would take ad-
vantage of him. The fact that the
jury in justice court recently stood
fifty-ffty, only goes to prove that he
was probably, wholly justified in the
course he pursued in keeping the
peace in Port Edwards on the night
when he was charged with an as
sault. When the next trial takes
place he will probably be discharged
and proven not guilty. He was
wholly warranted in doing what he
did to keep the peace.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
DEATH OF MRS. ANNA WILLIAMS

Mrs. Anna Williams passed away
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
John Shellhammer in Port Edwards
Sunday afternoon, September 20,
1919, after lingering illness. Funer-
al services will be held from the
Shellhammer home in Port Edwards
Tuesday afternoon at 200 o'clock,
Rev. Ludwig, pastor of the M. E..
church, officiating and interment in
Forest Hill cemetery, this city. The
deceased was born in Norway and was
81 years, months and "a days of
age at the time Of her death. She
leaves to mourn her, two daughters,
Mrs. John Shellhammer of Port Ed
wards and Mrs. Clark Lyons of this
city and one son, Severt Williams of
Amherst. Mrs. Williams or better
known as Grandma" Williams, has
made her home with her daughter,
Mrs. Lyons in this city for over 20
years and was we'll known and loved
by her many friends who extend SYM
pathy to the sorroWing relatives. in
/ this hour of their bereavement. A
good christian mother has gone on to
her inheritence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
CIRCUIT COURT SPECIALS

Judge B. B. Park was here on Mon
special session of the Circuit Court
While here he disposed among other
minner matters, the following cases
A. J. Butler, Marshfeld, secured a
decree of divorce from Mrs. Jennie
Butler. The woman left him more
than year ago, and is at present in
Milwaukee. Attorney John Roberts
represented the plaintiff. Two minor
children, Edward and Verne, were
awarded to the father.
Emma Blake of this city was grant
ed decree from Frank Blake, deser-
tion being the grounds alleged. The
decree was by default.
A divorce was also granted to
Clara Bethke, severing the legal knot
tying her to Fred Bethke. Both are
residents Of Grand Rapids. The
plaintiff alleged cruel and inhuman
treatment.
Andrew Shanock, the burgularous
bartender came into court and plead
ed guilty. He was sentenced to a
two-year term in Green Bay, but was
paroled on good conduct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
DIGNITY YOUR JOB

A great many of us are very much
afraid of having our dignity lowered; !;
yet most of us make the mistake of
believing that dignity comes from
outward circumstances, whereas, it is,
in reality, an attitude of mind. Many
of us seek high sounding titles believ-
ing that they increase our dignity.
They do have a long distance effect,
but as soon as people come in person
al contact with us, our dignity gets a
fearful bump unless we have true dig
nifty within us. Any work that is
honorable is dignifed, and is depends
on the worker whether or not it ap-
pears so. A delivery boy can put
just as much dignity into his job as a
bank president Don't think any kind
of labor is beneath you it it is hon.
orable work, because just as sure as
you feel this way, you will work
down to your job instead of up and
the job will certainly "pan out" ac-
cordingly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02

ed in discomforts too soul racking for
description.
If we are to enter upon an era of
hero worship as a result of the few
months we spent in this war, let us at
least be consistent in the matter.
There is no one entitled to more
credit, and none is more endowed
with the attributes of hero, than the
man behind the gun and the junior
officer who went over the top with
him. He it was who went bravely in
to the jaws of death with smile on
his face, and who stoically puffed at
cigarette as his mangled form was
borne to the rear.
He asked for no reward, and, to our
undying shame, he has received none
from the government.
Spasmodic attempts have been
made by few members of congress
to secure some adequate recognition
for these brave men, but all such en-
deavors have ended in a fizzle.
There are many of those young
men in our own community who have
served their country well, and have
been discharged from the army and
promptly forgotten.
Is this to be an era of rewarding
the big man and forgetting the little
fellow?
If so, let us at least have the hon
esty to say so when we hand out re-
wards.
Camoufage served it's purpose in
France, but there is no occasion for
employing it in this country in times
Of peace.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
ONLY A FEW MINUTES
Only g. few minutes each day!

Only 8 few minutes each day!
1t is only little to give, but great
in possibilities for the future of this
town.
In few minutes each day you can
keep the rubbish out of your yard
and the fences in repair, and the
shade trees trimmed, and the walks
repaired in good condition. And when
you return from your daily labors at
night you will notice a clean and
healthy atmosphere-you will hardly
know your own home.
Then a few minutes each day and
you will have many new conveniences
in the kitchen, and the pantry, and in
the basement. And your wife, who
makes home attractive for you, will
know that you are mindful of her well
fare.
A few minutes each day will trans
form dirty, slovenly town into a
spot of beauty, of sanity, and of sani-
tation.
! It will turn reproaciIinto admira-
ton, and adversely into prosperity.
It will do all of this, and more.
A few minutes each day is such a
little thing to give, but the possibil-
tiles of it's future are so pregnant
with results as to be beyond compute
in the infancy of it's consummation.
Every citizen of this town could
give a few minutes each day to the
upbuilding of the community, to the
advancement of the material inter
ests of the municipality.
A Minute Club would be good
thing to form right here among our
selves.
And if a few loyal citizens will take
the lead all others will fall in line
with a will to achieve every goal for
which we strive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IN GRAND RAPIDS

A large number of citizens gather
ed at the city hall Monday night and
organized Chamber of Commerce by
the election of the following officers
and board of directors:
President-C. A. Normington.
Vice president-Mike Kubisiak.
Treasurer. A. Cohen,
Secretary to be appointed by the
president and directors.
Board of Directors-Edw. Lipke.
Guy 0. Babcocl>, Frank Brown, Geo.
J" Mead. and j. r. Ragan.
One hundred and eighty persons
signed up at this meeting as men,
bers. The annual dues are to be 500
per year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
WILD WEST SHOW FOR
ROOSEVELTS SAKE

Probably one of the days which Col.
Roosevelt enjoyed most in his latter
years was when he went to Sheep
head Bay and witnessed several hum
dred cowboys go through various
stunts. The Western boys, all true
ranchmen, were contesting for cham
pionships in the sports in which they
indulge.
Col. Roosevelt had seen similar
tournaments in Western cities and
enjoyed them. When he learned that
the boys were coming East, he made
preparations to attend, and on the day
he appeared he was accompanied by
his four sons and daughter Ethel.
When the co1onePs presence be-
anne known to the westerners, they
mounted their horses and in bod!
| rode past where he and his famil.
were sitting, and gave cheer aftel
cheer. The colonel stood up and
waving his hat, gave forth the ia
miliar cowboy yell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
A CALL TO GOOD CITIZENSHIP

The Wisconsin Woman's Suffrage
Association calls its auxiliary organ
lzatlons through their properly ac-
credited delegates-one delegate for
each ten members-to meet in animal
convention at the Public Library
Museum Building, Milwaukee. Oct
29, 80, 81, and November 1, 1919.
For nearly forty years the Wiscon-
sin Woman's Suffrage Association has
fought steadily for the enfranchise-
ment of women. Complete victory is
almost achieved, almost but not quite
We must continue to fulfill our obli-
cations to the National American
Woman Suffrage Association until
thlrty-six states have ratified the
federal amendment and all the women
of the United States can vote on the
same terms as men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
GIBBONS FREED BY JURY

After debating three hours, the
jury in the Gibbons case brought in
a verdict of not guilty, the decision
being arrived at at 9 p. m. Tuesday.
Hugo Leloff, the plaintiff in the
case and the other witnesses ssilaa =,
convince the jury that an assault had
been committed and that Gibbons
was the actual aggressor, and the
jury were unable to find him guilty.
Attorney Hugh Goggins represent
ed Gibbons, who is said to have done
his bit in France.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
RIG MEN AND LITTLE FELLOWS

An attempt was made in congress
to spend $4,000 of the government
funds for the purpose of presenting
General Pershing with gold sword.
At the very time this was done a
discharged soldier with wooden leg
was in Washington who was unable to
collect a cent of the insurance that
was due him for the loss of his leg.
We do not begrudge Pershing a
gold sword, or any other kind of a
trinket, If he wants it.
But we do believe in paying the
debts that are due the private soldiers
who sacrificed everything to serve
their country, and we believe in pay
ing those debts before any money is
spent on Pershing or any other gener-
al who drew fat salary and lived in
comfort while the enlisted men exist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02

a lyceum town and by Cooperation
insure the. appearance here of the
best attractions to be had, and at a
reasonable price. Season tickets for
this series of entertainments will be
sold for one dollar and fifty cents to
adults and one dollar to students. A
nominal charge will be made for seat
reservations. This is not a money!
making enterprise, but a sincere eff
fort to give the best of entertainment
at very small cost. Single admis-
sions will be fifty and seventy-fve
cents for each program. Season tick
cts support lyceum courses. Every
seat in the opera house should be sold
for this splendid series of entertain
ments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
CIRCUIT COURT CALENDAR

The October term of the Seventh
Judicial Circuit Court will commence
at the court house in this city Mon
day, October 9th. The calendar at
this term is made up of the following
cases: Criminal 13, Issues of fact for
jury %, Issues of fact for court Is,
Issues of law for court /, Default
cases 9, and GA petitions for natural
izations. All those who have matters
to come before this court will please
take notice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
BOY SCOUT LEADER HERE

James F. Knapp of Battle Creek,
Michigan, Scout Executive for Grand
Rapids, Biron, Port Edwards and Ne
koosa, arrived this week and active
scouting will begin as soon as the
necessary organization can be COM
pleted. The officers of the temporary
organization which was formed last
summer met Monday at the Elks Club
to arrange for further action and
work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
CIT THIS QUIT is WORTH
MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
sim enclose with sc to Foley & Co.,
1886 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, writ
ing YOUR name and address clearly.
You will receive in return a trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound for coughs, colds and Group
Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets, Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
HERE TEMPORARILY

John Wahl, 600 Lake Park Drive,
Milwaukee, has located here tempor-
arily for the purpose of making an
exhaustive research regarding the
manufacture of refreshments. He
will be remembered by former Wis
consin students here as a former
gridiron star, and since then was q
member of the A. E. F. and still later
commanded the M. P.s in Spokane,
Wash. His friends here are all glad
10 see him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
CASE DISMISSED

The case against eleven residents
of Port Edwards who were charged
with participating in a riot Aug. 80,
which was to have been tried before
Justice of the Peace Edw. Pomain-
vile has been dismissed Harry De-
yo the complainant, withdrew the suit
and District Attorney Calkins dis
missed the charges.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
TO ALL ALIENS WHO
SERVED IN THE LATE WAR

If any alien who served in the late
war, desires to become citizen of
the United States, it would be well
for them to appear before the Natur-
alization examiner, at the Office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court at the
Court House in the City of Grand
Rapids, Wood Co., Wisconsin on the
afternoon of Oct 7th, 1919.
Bring with you, your certificate of
discharge, and two witnesses who are
citizens of the United States, who can
testify that you are the person named
in the certificate of discharge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
OFFICERS APPOINTED

Tuesday at a meeting of the high
school orchestra the following Off
GERS were. appointed:
President-Ed~in Gahi.
Treasurer-Thomas butcher.
Secretary--Fred Reichel
The orchestra contains about Is
players and promises to develop very
favorably under the leadership of
Miss Bradford.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
TO ATTEND CONFERENCE

Captain Wilbur Herschleb has re-
celved an invitition to attend the con-
ference OF officers of the Wisconsin
State Guard, Oct. z and and meet
with Adjt.-General Holway. The
meetings will be held in Juneau Hall.
and the purpose of the meeting is to
discuss the situation in the state and
the remedy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
STATE ORGANIZER HERE

w. J. Trout of New York was in
the city Monday to consult with R. M.
Gibson regarding the drive for the
American Legion in Wisconsin.
Mr.. Trout will work in this state
organizing new posts until the date
of the National Convention at Mime
apolis. He is authorized to come to
this state by the National Executive
Committee in New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02

To whatever occupation young
man or young woman expects to de-
vote life, whatever business or trade
or profession be chosen, let him first
be a man-let her first be woman,
broadminded and great hearted. But
this requires education, and education
requires effort-for there is mo royal
road to intellectual eminence," and eff
fort requires decision. To all the op-
portunity comes, but each must decide
for himself whether he will seize the
opportunity or let it slip by.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02

w. t. Jones, Sr., has been confined
to his home with sickness for the
past two weeks. He is now conva-
lescing and hopes to be able soon to
return to his work with the Nekoosa-
Edwards Company.
Justice VII. Gets has returned
from Madison and Stoughton, where
he had been to visit relatives and to
attend the reunion of the Dane Coun-
ty Veterans Association He met a
number of former comrades in arms,
among them being William Dunn
who was drummer boy in his old regi-
ment. It was the first meeting Of the
two in several years.
Douglas Hess, who has been en-
ployed at Otto's Pharmacy for some
time, resigned his position and left
Tuesday noon for Madison where he
will attend the U. w.
Mrs. L. NJ Nash and daughter,
Isabelle, left for Milwaukee where
they expect to spend a few days on
business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02

Nothing can be accomplished by
constant nagging, for those who are
nagged soon become accustomed to 1t
and give no heed 1t is useless and
Unnecessary and often destroys the
neace and happiness of the home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02

F. S. Gill and son are located in
their new business place and in time
will have a store that will be well ar
ranged and to their liking. They
have all the room they need and more
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02
TAKEN TO REFORM SCHOOL

Sheriff Cliff Bluett left Monday
with James Durkee, the 13 year old
boy sent to the state school at Wau-
kesha by Judge Conway on Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-02

CORPORAL Of
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OF fired it.