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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
CITY POINT

Miss Parker, Miss Hubert Herbert
Jensen and Chester Jepson autoed to
Pittsville Monday.
George Schroeder, of Grand Rapids
visited relatives and friends here the
fore part Of the week.
Everybody around this neighbor-
hood is done filling their silos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perington left for
Ohio where they will make their flu
ture home.
Byron Nelson went to Green Bay
Thursday where he will spend a few
days with his sister, Gertrude, who
will return with him Saturday where
she will spend Sunday at home.
Evelyn McWold, who is attending
Normal at Grand Rapids, spent last
Sunday with home folks.
Mrs. Cecil Hoover, of Pittsville
spent a few days with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. I. Nelson.
Harold, Mary and GLADYS Nelson
autoed to Pittsville last Saturday.
Mildred Jepson, who is attending
Normal at Grand Rapids, spent Sun.
day at home.
Rueben Nelson who is attending
High School at Grand Rapids, spent
Sunday at home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
liam F. Kallman. deceased.

liam F. Kallman, deceased.
Notice is Hereby Given, that at
term of the county court to be held in
and for said county at the court house
in the city of Grand Rapids said coun-
ty on the 4th Tuesday (being the 28th
day. of October, A. D. 1919, at the
opening Of court ON that day the fol-
lowing matter will be heard and con-
sidered:
The application of Bertha P. Kali
man, administrator of the estate of
William F. Kallman, deceased, late of
Grand Rapids in said county, for the
examination and allowance of his fin
al account, and for the assignment of
the residue of the estate of said de-
ceased to such persons as are by law
entitled thereto; and for the deter
mination and adjudication of the in
heritance tax, if any, payable in said
estate.
Dated Sept. 81, A. D. 1919.
By the Court:
w. J. CONWAY,
County Judge.
B. M. Vaughn, attorney for admin
istratrix.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
A Thought For Mother.

Yes, the summer is past and moth
er failed TO get her vacation. And
now comes the fall sewing, the win
ter garments to be chosen, perhaps
made; and ho1secleaning with all of
autumn dainties, which will give Zest
to many winter feast, and the gen.
eral management of the whole do
mestic machinery, so that no little
part will become clogged or its
squeaking disturb the harmony Of the
home. AS summer has brought moth
er no vacation, no change of scenes,
what wonder then if her face is pale,
her step a little slower, her smile
no less sweet, but less frequent than
of old? Everyone is sorry for moth
er's disappointments, but all take it
as a matter of course as she never
complains. So the domestic mill goes
grinding on until one day there is all
confusion in the household; the ma
chinery is all awry, for the hand that
guided it has lost its cunning and
dropped nerveless by her side. Moth
er has borne the burden too long, it
becomes too heavy and she is crush
ed beneath it. Isn't this true pic
ture we have sketched for you? Isn't
mother too often left out? Girls, you
know it is so, and the conscious blush
rises to your cheeks and you hang
your heads and are ashamed of you,
| own selfshness. We write this that
you may be more thotful of mother
You will never regret any sacrifice
you have made to tighten her burden:
and bring into her life all the sweet
ness possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

We have heard a great deal in the
past year about woman's mission and
woman's sphere, until between two
contending forces we have begun to
wonder whether woman really has
any right to exist on earth at all. And
yet each day is proving all these as
sertions, grotesque and otherwise, but
mere misnomers, while woman con-
tinues TO perform much the same mis-
sion that has fallen to her lot since the
world began; doing it better in some
cases than in others, more appreciated
sometimes than others, but doing her
mission and developing with the race
and with the world into new oppor-
tunities, higher duties and greater
privileges. 1t is an old teaching but
one that we need constantly to call
to mind, that the one who does that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
PLEASANT HILL

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Reid motored
up from New Rome Sunday and vis-
tied with the Otis Holcomb family.
Wright Robinson spent Sunday with
home folks here.
Julius Hammel spent Saturday and
Sunday at the w. W. Strope home.
A number Of our people attended
the Rally Day aexercises at the Con-
gregational church at Pittsville Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Strope and
daughter Blanche and Mrs. Ida Robin
son were Grand Rapids shoppers Fri
day.
Mrs. Ward Phillips spent few
days last week with her sister, Mrs.
Otto Erdmann and family.
Silo filling and threshing is about
completed in our burg. The farmers
are busy digging potatoes and husk-
ing corn.
Miss Lottie Ferdon and cousin, of
Plainfield, spent Sunday at the Chas.
Duckie home.
Kenneth Buchanan spent a few
days last week at Plainfield and Wau-
kegan, Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
Ruined Homes

We are persuaded in our own minds
that the cause of great many disas-
ters and ruined homes is owing to
lack of concord between husband and
wife in the management of family con-
Germs. We could mention a score of
women whose husbands have failed
in business, or died insolvent, who
did not have any idea of the state of
his financial affairs until the cruel
blow came which turned them out to
wrestle with poverty for the remain
der of their life's day. Then oftener
than otherwise, the world would say,
at was her extravaganza that ruined
him" Such an astute judge of things
is the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
Did 1t Ever Occur To Your

Did 1t ever occur to you after you
have passed several groups of our citi-
zens on the streets earnestly engaged
IN discussing who Mrs. John Jones'
sister married, the policies of the
president, the prospects for war with
Korea, the difference between the
Methodist and Baptist creed, and a
score of other subjects which thew
really couldn't decide anyway and the
ultimate decision would only affect
them remotely if at all-did it ever
occur to you when you pass said citi-
zens in said earnest discussions to
wonder what would happen if these
same citizens would discuss in q real
~ constructive manner question
which is vitality related to their well
fare-the question Of the future of
their own home town? You know I
believe if they would do this that our
little city would boom as it never
has doomed before.
Now this does not necessarily mean
that they should talk about what a
wonderful town we have and point
out to each other only the good points.
Save this kind of talk for strangers.
But amongst ourselves, constructive
criticism means picking out the flaws
that we see and then suggesting some
remedies for them. But if YOU can't
find the remedy yourself, ask your
neighbors. They may have some
mighty good suggestions. You know it
is really shameful waste of wind
and words to talk of all these things
about which most of US can't possibly
have any very constructive ideas when
we could do our own town SO much
good by little constructive criticism.
And when we boost our town, we boost
ourselves. Think it over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

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. D. 1920, 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, 1919-10-09
sThey Saw"

AS much harm is caused by the two
apparently simple words "they say"
as by any two words in the English
language. Unfortunately there are
still few old Tables who like to re-
reat unwholesome tales about their
neighbors and in lieu of authority to
quote these tales as coming from any
particular person, they always begin
They say" such and such a thing is
true. The next time you hear anyone
begin sentence with "they say" just
stop him and ask him "who saws ?"
Ten to one he can't tell you. Of course
this particular person may be innocent
OF any wrongdoing, for prob
ably the person who told him introduc-
ed his remarks with "they say" It
Is best not to repeat unpleasant tales
at all, but never repeat such stories un-
les you have absolute foundation for
their truth, and "they say is anything
but such.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

ing. A postal will DIR. Goddard
bring it to you, in a plain wrapper.
Many socalled surgical diseases have
been proven to be cureable by medical
treatment more safely, more easily,
and cheaply by modern medical meth
DDS than was believed possible few
years ago.
After you have read this little book
you can consult DIR. Goddard on his
monthly visits to Grand Rapids, free
of charge, and have the satisfaction
of knowing that you have secured the
expert opinion of reputable special
list in these matters. IL you have been
advised to submit to an operation
surely do not fail to consult him be-
fore undergoing such an operation.
His advice may save you many weeks
of suffering, loss of time, and expense,
possibly your life.
DIR. Goddard will be at the Witter
Hotel, Grand Rapids, all day Thurs
day, October 23rd, ami he makes no
charges for friendly visit. Hours,
9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Address,
DR.. GODDARD,
121 Wisconsin ST.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
town on earth. Tell about it.

While we carefully guard whatever
is womanly in our daughters, let them
be trained to more of fibre and firm
ness. Educate them to self-denial if
pecuniary circumstances demand it.,
and not to self indulgence. Accustom
them to be of service in the household
to regard economy as praisworthy
and even heroic, and to add to their
other accomplishments a practical
knowledge of work and the possession
of some lucrative position or industry
by which they can support themselves.
carry to their husbands dowries in
themselves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
Notice to Prove Will and Notice to

Notice to Prove Will and Notice to
Creditors.
State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County-In Probate.
In Re Estate of A. c. 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
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
Come To The Aid of Your Country

Every man, woman or child who has
ever tried to master the typewriter
according to the system used by a
we'll known business school of very
high standing has felt that they were
achieving wonders in the business
world when they were able to write
perfectly ten times the sentence:
"Now is the time for all good men to
come to the aid of their country"
Perhaps thetruth of the words they
are laboring over does not occur to
them.
The words of this test sentence are
always true, but at this particular
time they may be taken to heart more
than at any other time. A great many
pessimists tell US that our country
never was in a greater state Of up
heaval than at the present time. This
is probably an exaggerated point of
view but it is a fact well known to
all historians that after a war any
country IS more or less disrupted, and
it is natural that after the greatest
war in history we may expect the
greatest disruption.
Therefore, let us all remember this
sentence taken from a school copy
book, and if we are good citizens and
true, let us come to the aid of our
country. Let us try and not judge too
harshly those public officials who,
for all we know, may be working for
our welfare. Let us study every pub
lie question carefully before we make
any condemning statements. The
harsh judgments of its citizens are
often the greatest foe of an apparent
ly prosperous nation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
SUMMONS

State of Wisconsin-In Circuit Court
for Wood County.
Lucy Shortz, Defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO
THE SAID DEFENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of
this sumomns. exclusive of the day of
service, and defend the above entitled
action in the court aforesaid; and in
case of your failure so to do. judgment
will be rendered of the complaint.
GOGGINS, BRAZEAU & GOGGINS
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
P. O. Address: Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin.
Sept. Is. Oct. %
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
FORERUNNERS OF SICKNESS

Indigestion and constipation are
the forerunners of half the ills of
mankind. When food is properly di-
gested, you are free from billiousness,
gas, bloating, sick headache, sour
stomach, coated tongue. Foley Ca
thartic Tablets cleanse the bowels,
sweeten the stomach and invigorate
the liver. Sold everywhere. Foley &
Co., 2835-2845 Sheffield Ave, Ccicago,
I'll. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
THEY GET ACTION AT ONCE

Foley Kidney Pills invigorate
strengthen and heal inactive, weak
and diseased kidneys and bladder,
Mrs. o. j. Ellis, sos 9Th Ave, Sioux
Falls, S. D., writes: 81 suffered with
kidney troubles; used to have severe
pains across my back and felt miser-
able and all tired out, but after taking
Foley Kidney Pills | am we'll" Sold
everywhere. Foley & Co., 2835-2845
Sheffield Ave, Chicago, III. Sold Ev-
erywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

If you like your town, say 50. If
you. don't keep still and try to i'm
prove whatever does not suit you.
Remember that when you start knock
ing the town in which you live, you
are also talking against yourself, your
family, and your business. If other
places seem more desirable than your
own home town, it is only because
they are at such distance that you
cannot perceive their imperfections.
You are living right now in the best
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
WHEN A CHILD HAS GROUP

Thousands of mothers say Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound is the best
remedy they know for Group, coughs
and colds. 1t cuts the thick, choking
mucus, clears away the phlegm, opens
air passages and eases hoarsness.
The gasping, strangling fight for
breath gives way to quiet breathing
and peaceful sleep. Sold Everywhere.
Foley & Co., 2835-2845 Sheffield Ave-,
Chicago, Ill. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
CLEAN STREETS
AND SIDEWALKS

Clean streets are one OF the best
indications of clean town. And the
only way to have clean streets is to
instlii IN each and every citizen a
conscience that will culver everytime
ne throws piece Of paper or any kind
OF waste IN the streets or alleys. Not
long ago friend told me about being
IN small, very well-kept village. He
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

Thousands are teaching when they
ought to be taught; thousands believe
themselves wise when their ignorance
is lamentable; thousands believe them
selves clothed in gold when they are
only thinly plated and the copper
shows through in many places. The
wlsest are comparatively ignorant and
thousands of men who have grand
ideas of their own abilities will some
day wake up to the realization that
they have been laboring under large
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

Farmers who raise chiefly small
tribution of labor by planting a larg-
err quantity of winter rye. Less labor
will then be required during the spring
planting season, and the rye will be
ready for harvesting earlier than the
crops sown in the spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
Thursday, October 8, 1919.

1t has been said that town can be
judged by its schools, for the schools
reflect the spirit of the town. When
well-equipped, well-patronized schools
are found, the people of the commun-
ity are wide awake and up-to-date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

Early blowing this fall, it is said,
will lesson next year the damage done
by cut worms, army worms, grass
hoppers, and other insects. Most of
the insects which did damage in the
country this year began their work
last fall when they went into the
ground to pass the winter. The eggs
were laid in soil which was protected
by stubble, weeds or sod.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

If we wish to impress visitors and
attract them to our town we must keep
up the schools. Another year of
school life has been entered upon,
and it is the duty of all citizens,
whether parents of school children or
not, to take an interest and know
what is happening inside of the school
house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

Work hard but don't be afraid to
take minute to laugh or joke. 1t
helps you, it helps your fellow worker,
and it helps the work you are doing.
It is hard to lose faith in your best
friend, but even that is bearable so
long as you keep faith in yourself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

If You are a suf-
ferer from Appen-
dicitis, Rupture, Gall
Stone, Collie, Goitre
or Chronic diseases
of a private nature,
you should avail
yourself of his offer
to send you this val
liable little book free
simply for the ask
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
A Medical Book Free
By DR.. n. A. Goddard
4 = 4 y

Modern Methods of treating Chronic
Diseases without Operation has
just come from the Specialist and is
one of the most interesting as we'll as
instructive little books the doctor has
ever written.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

Love in cottage may often be less
heavenly than it is generally supposed
TO be, but it can never be as bad as
constant nagging in q $500 month
apartment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
FOR RENT

The M. J. McRaith residence on First
Street North, opposite of the Catholic
church. Enquire of G. G. Chandos. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

Notice of Final Account and to De-
termine Inheritance Tax
County Court, Wood County, Wis
consin-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

duty which is nearest at hand is the
one who accomplishes the most for the
world. It is as true of classes as it
is of individuals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09

Entered at the postoffice at Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, as second class
matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-10-09
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER

Established Nov. %, 1857.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-02-05
Damascus And Darnask

The liberation Of Damascus from
misrule has rightly captured the imrs
agination Of mankind. Its age-long
story damascened with many a. IA,
mou name, and encrusted with many
a credulous tradition, says e. g..
Harmer in q London journal. !
The phrase that is uppermost In
mems minds in connection with Dam
ascus is that it is 1.-THE oldest city in
the world" The Arab puts it in q
ulster perspective when he calls
Damascus the perennial, the endur-
ing, the immortal. Men still live on
crumbling seeds of a hoarier an
tiquity. TO Damascus belongs the
glory Of having lived a more con-.
tinuous, a more persistent life, than,
any other city in human history. -
Observe its many roads. Along one
Of them, that from the upper Eu-
pirates basin, caravans were already
ambling when Abram-no -Aramaean
trader, but a true nomadic sheikh-.
encountered them on his long migra-
ton into the land Of promise 5000
years ago. That he watered his nocks
in the ALBANIA streamlets cannot be
doubted: the Eliezer whom he made
his steward may have been one Of,
these keen-witted sons Of Aram, na-
tive Of the plain. Southwark he fol-
lowed for a time that ancient Hail
road whose goal was Sheba, land Of
spicery and gold. Here, too,--h he would
hear outside his tent at nightfall the
soft padding of the camelry. until
they turned aside to cross the Muja-
mich fords Of Jordan on their way
through the Dothan gate to Gaa and
Egypt.z II he had fingered in the
Damascus basaars he might have re-
plenished his wardrobe with woven
sthffs and broideries from Babylon,
conveyed across the desert over
which for a time Great Britain MAIN
tanned the overland service with Bag.
dad and India. Or he might have
watched the starting Of a company Of
merchantmen intent upon fording the
upper Jordan hard by. what is now
called the bridge Of the daughters Of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-02-05

Jacob, when Galilee, Mesiddo and
Sharon might most swiftly lie reach
ed. - Many centuries were to elapse
before Tyre was to attain her glory.
when in Ezekiel's graphic words,
Damascus was. her merchant"
Without Damascus, Tyre would have
been shorn of half her wealth; with
1t, she became the emporium both Of
West and East
Thus we may see that this ancient
city owe its perennial life, not to
political enterprise, not to any essen
tial place inatha strategy Of warfare,
but to its long-lived supremacy in the
arts Of peace. The time when first
the ALBANIA waters were led into the
city, there to bring life and health
into every house, cannot be conjec.
tured..s But the fertility Of the plain
gave it an early pre-emfnence IN. the
cultivation Of many a fruit and blos-
som which made the vision Of it from
afar to be 1ikened to q pearl set in a
vast emerald. To its industry we
owe our-damsons and damascenes.
u damask roses and linens, our
damascened steel. Through it's mart
have passed for untold ages the opu-
lence Of the East, the productions Of
the West. Sacked again and again,
it ever emerged to pursue it's untir-
ing course, seeming to gain new
strength from each adversely.