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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-10
In Cabled Proclamation Recites
valuable Services of Dead
EX-PreSident.
ENERGY AND INITIATIVE
Private Life Characterized By
Simplicity, Vertue and an
Affection Worthy of Admira-
tiOn and Emulation.

'""hihSIo Ioh, Jan S.-Ihe follow
ing proclamation on the death or
Theodore Roosevelt was cabled from
Paris Tuesday by President Wilson
and issued at the state department:
Woodrow Wilson, President OF
the United States of America.
"A proclamation To the people
OF the United States:
1T becomes my sad duty to an
nounce officially the death OF Theo-
dore Roosevelt President of the
United States from September IA,
1901 to March 4. 1909. which oc-
CURED at his home at Sycamore Hill.
Oyster Bay, New York. at Ais
O'Clock in the morning Of January
b, 1919. In his death the United
States has lost one of its most dis
tinguished and patriotic citizens,
who had endeared himself TO the
people by his strenuous devotion to
their interests and to the public in
terests of his country.
"As president of the police board
OF his native city, as member of the
legislature and governor of his state.
as civil service commissioner, as as
sistant secretary Of the navy. as
Vice-President and President of the
United States, he displayed admin
istrative powers of a signal order
and conducted the affairs of these
various offices with concentration
N
permitted no divergence from the
line of duty he had definitely set for
himself.
I'm the war with Spain, he dis
played singular initiative and ener-
gy and distinguished himself among
the commanders of the army in the
field AS President he awoke the
nation to the dangers Of private con-
troll which lurked in our financial
and industrial systems. It was by
thus arresting the attention and
stimulating the purpose of the coun-
try that he opened the way for sub
sepuent necessary and beneicent re-
forms.
'iiS pllNdlt lilt was CnHraCtGr-
lied by simplicity. a virtue and an
affection worthy OF all admiration
and emulation by the people of
America.
I'm testimony Of the respect in
which his memory is held by the
government and the people of the
United States, / do hereby direct
that the flags OF the White House
and the several departmental build
ings he displayed at half staff for a
period OF 80 days, and that suitable
and naval honors under or
ders OF the secretaries Of war and of
the navy be rendered on the day Of
the funeral.
Done this seventh day of jan
uary, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and nine
teen, and OF the independence of the
United States of America the one
hundred and forty-third.
Woodrow Wilson.
by the President,
Frank l.. Polk
Acting Secretary of State"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-10
United States Should Take Ini.
tlative to FOrestaIl a Pos.
sible Shortage.
CONDITION IN EUROPE BAD
Strong Demand for Staple
Products and Prices Will
BE STEADY and at a High
Level"

Washington, Jan. 9.-Recommen
dation that the United States TAX
the initiative in formulating an in
ternational program of agricultural
production for the entire world to
forestall possible serious shortage
OF food, feed and fibre in the next
Few years, was made to the depart
ment OF agriculture by the commits
sion sent to Europe last fall by the
department to study conditions.
The commission said condition
found in England. France and Italy
indicated a strong demand for staple
agricultural products of this country
such as wheat, meat, sugar, cotton
and wool and that prices will be
STEADY and at a high level" II there
is reasonable provision for shipping
fertilities and a cooperative effor
on the part of the allied governments
to organize for production and dis
tribution.
Fearing that many American far
mers now will revert to their usual
profitable crop systems, which were
modified at serious disadvantage to
assist in the emergency Of the wheat
shortage during the war. the COM
mission urged new steps to prevent
possible disaster.
THE commission believes that un-
usual risks OF over production should
be assumed by wheat importing ma
fions which would be the sufferers
In case of under production" the
report said.
I'VE would suggest that steps be
taken to have the nations now as
sociated as belligerents with the
united States determine as accurate
ly as may be, not later than Nav.
1919, what will be the worlds needs
for wheat from the 1920 harvest so
that appropriate steps may be taken
to insure an adequate supply. A
similar arrangement might well be
considered in reference to meat sup
plies, sugar, cotton and wool"
An interallied council. with the
secretary OF agriculture as the mem
Der for the UniIed States was sus-
gested to consider the proposal
All the countries will need to i'm
port large supplies of livestock pro-
ducts and farm machinery.
The commission included w. O
Thompson. president OF Ohio state
university, chairman; Carl Vroo-
lamn. assistant secretary of agricul-
ture, and David r. Coker, cotton
grower, Hartsville, s. c.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-10
EXPLOSION IN PITTSBURGH
KILLED OVER rs PERSON.

Pittsburgh, Jan. 9.-Between 15
and 20 persons. mostly women and
girls. were killed and more than a
score OF others injured here when n
terrific explosion wrecked film ex-
change building in the business dis
trict. Eight bodies have been recov-
cred from the ruins. Firemen re-
port that many other bodies are bu-
rfed under wreckage
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-10
Sees Determination.

Columbia, S. c.. Jan. 9.-"I have
seen so manv good roads movements
launched and result in nothing but
hot air that / really did not take the
present movement in the state very
seriously until I attended the con-
ference OF representative men at the
Jefferson hotel on Friday afternoon
and saw the determination written
on the faces of those men" said a
well known South Carolinian today.
When l saw men like David r.
Cocker. OF Hartsville. r. G. Rhett, Of
Charleston, l.. l.. Hardin. OF Colum
bia. A. r. Carter and o. p. Mills. Of
Greenvifie, Victor Montgomery. Of
Spartanburg and other equally well
known business men. professiona
Continued on Page 81
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-10
UNABLE TO SOLVE MYSTERY.

Richmond. Va. Jan. 9.-With
practically every clue so far obtained
failing to solve the mystery concern
ing the woman found dead in the
James river a week ago, police here
turned their attention to following
M the case by means OF the girls
shoes. A description has been fol-
warded to a New England factory
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-10
Good Roads Committee Will Ask
Legislature to Change Tax
From 25 Cents.
HOLD MEET IN COLUMBIA
Recommends Also That State
Highway Commission b.
Composed of One From Each
Congressional District.

Columbia, S. c., Jan. 9.-Follow-
ing an all day conference with the
state highway commission, pro.
gram Of legislation to be asked at
the approaching session of the gen
eral assembly was agreed upon last
night by the State Good Roads cam
paign committee. The program does
not call for the passage at the ap-
preaching session of the general as
sembly of an enabling act for bond
issue, but asks for legislation look
ing to the passage of such an act at
the 1920 session.
A change in the present highway
commission so as to include one
from each congressional district. to
be appointed by the governor and
the three senator professors of civil
engineering at the University OF
South Carolina, the Citadel and
Clemson college will be asked. This
commission, under the proposed new
legislation, would be given the right
to appoint and fix the compensation
OF its engineers and employees. and
the power to lay out, construct. reg
ulate and maintain a system OF state
highways, connecting every county
seat, such highways to be so con-
structed and surfaced as to take
care OF the traffic which may be de-
deloped upon them.
This commission would also be
instructed to investigate the cost OF
construction OF such system o
highways and to report to the next
session of the Legislature what state
bonds would be necessary therefor,
and the estimated annual license tax
necessary for the retirement there
Of, after providing for proper main
tenance OF the said highway
The legislature will also be asked
to pass such acts as will enable the
counties of the state to issue bonds
during 1919 and thereafter for the
construction of highways within
their county lines. Provision would
also be made for the return to any
county, which constructs any portion
OF state highway system as laid out
by the commission. under its su-
pervision. the cost of said highways:
or, in the event OF a provision being
made whereby counties contribute in
any way to the construction OF the
highway system, such portion OF this
cost as such county would in that
event be entitled to.
The legislature will be asked to
raise the annual license tax. begin
ming with 1920 on motor vehicles to
81 per horse power for automobiles
and motorcycles and 50 per horse
power for motor trucks and the Ii
cense for dealers to $50 for each
make Of car handled. and to fix the
license OF trailers at $40.
The central campaign committee
decided that inasmuch as no bond is
sue could be ratified until Novem-'
Der. 1920. the best course would he
to first definitely map out a sys'er,
Of highways and have as much OF
the system as is practicable taken
over and maintained in good como
tion. The highway commission will
he expected 20 visit each county ano
hold hearings at which the peopre
will be given an opportunity TO Ga
cuss in detail the system as it ap
plies to each county.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-10
Carnes-Shute.

w. Towne Carnes and Miss Hat
tie Shute, daughter of J. ID. Shute,
Of the eastern part Of the county.
were married Sunday afternoon a
the home of the brides parents.
Rev. Mr.. Bloodsoe officiating. The
bride and groom are well-known and
popular young people.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-10
Move to Heath Springs.

Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Caskey have
moved to Heath Springs. Mr. Cas-
key has been appointed carrier on
Route 2 from that postoffice and has
already entered upon his duties.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-10
Visiting in Chester.

The Chester Reporter says: Miss
Pauline Marion, of Lancaster, and
Miss Eugenia brennan, OF Richburg,
were recent guests of Miss Rosa
Young. Miss Marion returned to
Winthrop and Miss brennan to Chi
cora
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25

an extended visit among relatives and
friends. She expects to be absent for
several weeks.
The ladies of the congregational
Church Association, about thirty in
number, were delightfully."- entertained
at the home of Mrs. Guy o. Babcocl1
on Oak street, Thursday afternoon.
An interesting program was carried
out, delicious refreshments served, and
a most interesting afternoon is re-
ported by those who were in attend
ance.
Louis Fahrner, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. Fahrner of this city, was united in
marriage to Miss Josephine Vanish of
Mosiree in that city Tuesday, Septem-
Der 10th. The groom was raised and
educated in this city and is we'll and
favorably known here. He was in the
U. S. service overseas for several
months and since his return has been
employed at Mosinee. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fahrner who are spending their hon
eymoon in Grand Rapids visiting re-
latives and friends, will return to Mo-
since where they will make their future
home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25

Notice to Prove Will and Notice to
Creditors.
State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County-In Probate.
In Re Estate of A. G.. Bennett, De-
ceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That at the
regular term of said court to be held
on the 3rd Tuesday (being the 21st
day. of October, A. D. 1919, at the
Court House in the city of Grand Ra-
pids, County of Wood and State of
Wisconsin, there will be heard and
considered the application of A. E.
Bennett to admit to probate the last
Will and Testament of A. C. Bennett
late of the Town of Cranmoor, in said
county, deceased, and for the appoint
ment of an executor;
Notice Is Hereby Further Given,
That at the regular term of said court
to be held at said Court House, on the
1st Tuesday, (being the 3rd day. of
February A. ID. 1871, there Will be
heard, considered and adjusted, all
claims against said A. c.. Bennett, de-
ceased;
And Notice Is Hereby Further Civ
en-, That all such claims for examina-
ton 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 End day of February, A. D. 1920,
or be barred.
Dated Sept. %, 1919.
By the Court;
W. J. CONWAY, County Judge
Goggins, Brazeau & Goggins, At
torneys for Executor and Estate.
Sept. 25. Oct. 9.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25

II the league of nations kicks up this
kind of a row in the beginning, what
will it do when it is firmly seated in
the saddle?
fWANTED:-First class Jig Sawyer
Immediately. Highest wages for this
kind of work. Wisconsin Cabinet &
Panel Co., New London, Wis. 5tc-9-25
There is one overpowering reason
why country editors never go on strike.
The "deviW might seize the office and
get out better sheet.
Shame on the fellow who remarked
that "lots of men would be good hus-
bands if they had better wives" That's
the time he caught the wrong pig by
the tail.
It matters not whether they are boil
shevists, or bolsheviki. The singer
should be withdrawn, the poison elm
mated, and the carcas kicked into a
country more congenial to their in
sanity.
Any one of us can agree with Bar
mum that fool is born every minute.
But it takes nerve to catalogue them
in this town.
1t may be true that "blind tigers"
are in existence still, but it requires
a wide open eye to safeguard their ex-
istence
Presidential booms are still piping
but few of them have reached the
Matching stage.
After all, about the worst punish
ment we could dole out to Mexico
would be to let Japan in.
Those Boston police went back to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25

work in hurry, Must have SHE'D at
the prospect of living on baked beans.
Yes, people will always say disagree
able things about you. But you can
console yourself with the knowledge
that only part of them are true.
This business of prosecuting the pro-
fiteers seems to be degenerating into
the old time worn situation-much CAB
and no nab.
Latest development in the food in
quiry:
Much quizzing.
More fizzing.
When a lady trops daintily down
the street and exposes the latest pat
tern in hosiery all men open their eyes
except the husband.
Do it today. Tomorrow you may be
tired.
Darling, offer you my heart and
my hand" said local swain recently.
"Where's your pocketbook ?" inquir-
ed the practical maiden.
No deal.
Time to begin saving your hundred
dollar bills, William. Christmas is
rushing right along again, and your
girl will accept trinket or two.
Some people are so short on brains
they haven't sense enough to know it.
"a friend in need clings to you for
all you are WORTH" walls an exchange.
And let's go of you as soon as you are
worthless.
Carranza announces that he will re-
tire from the Mexican presidency in
1920. By that time, no doubt, he thinks
there will be no presidency to hang
onto.
WANTED:-First class Shaper man
two Cabinet makers. Highest wages
for this kind Of work Wisconsin Cab
met & Panel Co., New London. Wis.
5tc-9-25.
]. F. Weinberg, the contractor and
builder has moved from Drake St to
First st. N, and his house which was
recently purchased by Henry Ebbe,
Register of Deed of Wood County, will
move into the same this week.
j. R. Raglan, the undertaken and fur
niture dealer, returned Thursday ev-
ening from Atlantic City, where he has
been IN attendance at the annual I'm
dertakers' convention. He reports
delightful trip, interesting sessions
and general business conditions in the 7
east very good.
Attorney B. NJ. Vaughan, spent the
fore part Of TIE week at Elkhart Lake
On drainage matters.
Edward Friday Of Hopkins, Mime
sofa, is IN the city visiting among re-
atives and friends. He was formerly
resident of this city and still owns
The property on Baker street which he
8 now trying to sell.
Miss Elizabeth Herschleb, daughter
II Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Herschleb, has
gone to Canada, Philadelphia, Boston
md New Jersey, where she will make
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

DR.. A. H. Morse of Babcock, was in
the city Monday on business and while
here transacted business with B. III.
Vaughan, the lawyer.
Harold Babcock Of Amigo, Wiscon-
sin, was home Sunday and Monday to
visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy o.
Babcock and his grandfather and
grandmother, Mr.. and Mrs. Chamber
lin who are visiting here from Kau-
kauna.
Mrs. James Gaynor of Cranmoor
was in the city Monday on a business
matter connected with the sale of land
in Minnesota.
William F. Huffman of Beloit, Wis
consin was in the city Tuesday on bu-
siness.
Postmaster Robert Nash, was in st.
Paul, Minnesota, the past week on bu
siness matters connected with his Off
cial position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stamm expect
to leave for Minneapolis in the near
future. Mr.. Stamm expects to leave
the last of this week and Mrs. Stamm
will follow later
Superintendent L. E. Gibson of the
Wood County Insane Asylum and the
state Inspector of State Institutions
were in the city Tuesday on business
matters at the county seat. They made
the trip in Mr.. Gilson's car and while
here inspected the County Poor Farm
which they were pleased to report was
in excellent condition.
Messrs. F. L. Steib, Oscar Uehling,
Fred Roenius and Otto Labus have re-
turned from their fishing trip on High
Lake, in Villas county, where they all
enjoyed splendid weeks outing fish
ing.
Claus Johnson, County Treasurer re-
turned Sunday morning from Aurora,
Nebraska, where he and his wife were
the guests of their son for several
weeks. Mrs. Johnson is still there for
longer visit.
Workmen have moved the Catholic
Society sarch which was located at the
west end of the bridge to the Swim
ming Pool grounds where it will be
erected as an entrance to this popular
resort during the summer months. The
Catholic Societies, who stood the ex-
pense of its erection presented the arch
to the Swimming Pool management
as an appropriate gift for the new i'm.
provements that are being made al
that point.
WANTED:- Married man for gen
eral farm work in Wood County. Wife
to help milk. Free house rent, garden
milk and fuel wood. Good wages Per
manent position. Address this office
The Ladies Aid Society of the Scan
dinavian Moravian church will meet
at the home of Mrs Hannah Carlson
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF
WISCONSIN

The has hope determined peoples driven their
brutal invasion shall have
established and live their
oOOO years probably the
Christian the world have the
Orient and the
gent the Turkish of
gh with turkey against the Allies let loose these helpless people
of and murder
Over 100000 them have
have been dragged into namees captivity Of the 100000
starving DEATH dying the thousands daily these
will completing the
Americans must be impossible thing this
not yet
There helpless
100000 children
building the heart of Asia nation the influence of which
With Turkey
well
hfebood
let them perish and the world will be
generation not be
sesupporng and independent ns
ment and life but is a task decidedly worth while.
To the orphans cents
Relief Incorporated by
Congress of it's work It's remtan
Department accounts audited
Wisconsin headquarters established
Mr. Walter j. HASTEN Of Milwaukee is State Treasurer.
to the extent of each month
They
the Master CAS- the least of these
E. L. PHLIPP
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
Twelfth Lesson.

A. 1t abolishes slavery in the Unit
ed States.
Q. How does the Constitution COM
pei the States to deal justly with its
citizens?
A. The Fourteenth Amendment
forbids the States making or enforcing
any laws abridging the privileges or
immunities of citizens, or depriving
any person of life, liberty or property
without due process of law or DENY
ing to any person the equal protection
of laws
Q. How is the freedom of the bal
lot preserved?
A. In the Fifteenth Amendment it
IS provided that the right of citizens
of the United States to vote shall not
be denied or abridged by the United
States or by any State on account OF
race, color, or previous condition of
servitude.
Q. When and why were the Four
teenth and Fifteenth Amendments a.
dopted?
A. They were adopted just after the
end of the civil war and were design
ed to protect the negroes who had been
granted freedom and citizenship. Their
broad provisions, however, apply to
the people of every race who become
citizens of this republic.
/ Q. Are individual incomes now
taxed?
A. Yes, because the Sixteenth A
mendment, proclaimed February 25,
1913, authorized taxes to be levied
and collected upon incomes.
Q. Why was this amendment a
dopted?
A. Because the original Constitu-
ton declared that mo capitation or
other direct tax shall be laid" unless
in proportion to the population. When
an income tax law enacted by Congress
was declared unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court of the United States,
the people amended the Constitution.
Q. Are United States senators now
elected by direct popular vote?
A. AS previously stated, the Seven
teenth Amendment, ratified May 81,
1913, provides for the election of u
nited States senators by direct popu-
lar vote.
Q. What is the Eighteenth and last
Amendment?
A. 1t is known as the prohibition
amendment. 1t provides that one year
after it's ratification, "the manufacture
sale or transportation of Intoxicating
liquors within, the importation thereof
to, or the expectation thereof from,
the United States and all territory
subject to the jurisdiction thereof, for
beverage purposes, is hereby prohib-
tied" This amendment has been rati-
fled by the legislatures of three-fourths
of the States and will take effect on
January 16, 1920.
". w udL 10 GilS SSCOIlu SeCLlOH Oh
this amendment?
A. "The Congress and the several
States shall have concurrent power to
enforce this article by appropriate leg
islation."
@. What lesson is to be learned
from these amendments?
A. That the Constitution is not an
arbitrary, Interchangeable document, but
can be adapted to meet new conditions
whenever the people so decide.
Q. Why should the Constitution be
upheld?
A. Because under it's wise provis-
ions the United States has developed
into great nation of happy and pros
porous people; because it contains sa-
cred guarantees of protection for the
individual; and because it affords free
dom and opportunity for every citizen,
whether native-born or naturalized.
American citizenship securely rests
upon it's firm foundation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
WANTED!

Good steady man for night porter.
Wages $4,000 room and board, also
one Bell Boy, steady job, good pay.
Apply Foeste Hotel, Sheboygan, Wis.
~ :! 3tc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25
WANTED.

Two mattresses, steady job. Wages
$4,000 per month, room and board. AL
so kitchen girl. Apply Foeste Hotel,
Sheboygan, Wis. 3tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-09-25

The artist here depicts the Easy
Talker conducting his Daily Sympo-
sum on the Alleys, the liquor ques-
ton, Billy Sunday, the weather, them
Rooshians, operations, Bryan, the
price of hawgs, and EVERYTHING. Easy
Takers are burned hard to Listen to.
Well. Wen say So