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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
Facsimile of Last Memorandum of
Colonel Roosevelt, PenciIed a Few
Hours Before He Died.

view the country and the Republican
party are indebted for the publication
Of this interesting document which car
ries a message from him "who. being
dead, yet speaketh." In the leading
article Of the current number of the
North American Review Colonel Har-
vey sets forth the vital import of this
last penciled notation of Mr.. RoUse-
velt He says:
Mr.. Roosevelt died the acknowl-
edged leader Of the great party into
which he was born. His last written
words, penciled by his own hand a few
hours before his death and addressed
in the form Of a memorandum for the
brilliant young man for whose selec-
ton as Chairman Of the National or
ganization he was largely responsible,
were these, as reproduced above in
facsimile:
"'Hays
see him; he must go to Washington
for 10 days; see Senate and House;
prevent split on domestic policies.'
Here is evidenced as clearly as if the
few words filed a volume Mr.. Roose-
velt's realization of both his RESPONSE
bility and his obligation. The simple
memorandum marked the Inauguration
of definite party policy, to be carried
through to a no less definite conclusion,
1t was more than a passing thought or
a mere suggestion. 1t was a Message,
signifying the need of immediate and
unremitting vigilance in achieving
complete unity of action in resolving
domestic problems before attacking
those of wider range soon to be thrust
upon the c0untry-a true soldiers call
first to close the ranks.
Nothing could be more characteris-
tic or more clearly Illustrative of the
breadth Of vision, the foresight, the
directness in method and the painstak-
ing attention Of the man. Nothing.
too, probably could have served his
purpose better than that these words
should have been his last. Difficult as
it is to reconcile oneself to the decree
Of Divine Providence that the re-
moval Of that great patriot at this cru
cial moment was not untimely, we can
not but realize, as he would have been
the first to acknowledge, that the last
| vestige Of animosities which might
have continued to impair his highest
aspirations was buried with him, and
! thereby the perfect union which he so
ardently desired against all things IN
American was attained.
THUS we find the Republican party
resuming full legislative authority
| thoroughly united and invigorated by
the peculiar confidence which so often
carried it to victory in former years."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
CAMPAIGN
FOR Second
CLOTHING


The Red Cross is preparing to
help meet the vital need for clO-
thing of every kind to save the
lives of millions of men, women
and children recently freed from
the German yoke. These people
are in Northern France, Belgium
Italy, Roumania, Serbia, Greece,
Montenegro, Albania, Czecho-
Slovakia, Poland and Palestine.
A campaign for second hand
clothing will be conducted during
the week, of March "a to March
81. The time is ideal, for the end
of March is the time when the
whole country is discarding its
winter clothing. So it will be
possible to collect vast quantities
Of clothing at a minimum Of
sacrifice.
The work here will be in
charge Of Mrs. Guy O. Babcock,
and all clothing should be taken
to the one story building oppo-
site the telephone exchange, dur
ing that week.
If you have no way Of sending,
phone ATT, the Red Cross office,
leave your name and address,
and the articles will be sent for.
Grand Rapids Chapter,
Red Cross.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20

CAUGHT AGAIN

Sheriff c. ". Bluett received
a telegram Wednesday morning
from Columbus, Indiana, inform
ing him that Frank Lovejoy, his
escaped prisoner, had been ar
rested and turned over to the au-
thorities at West Allis where he
had stolen an high grade auto
mobile since he escaped jail in
Grand Rapids.
Lovejoy is certainly an expert
thief and jail breaker. He is
wanted all over the country for
some kind of depreciation. Every
body wonders at his cleverness
and admires his skill and clev-
erness. We wonder will the West
Allis jail hold him. He escaped
from the Wood county jail the
last time with keys. Whether
he made them or stole them no
one knows, but he escaped thru
the doors.
Everybody in Wood county
will be anxious to know what will
now be done with him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
5. ]. duncan
CLARkPLEASES
Congregational Church Audience
Room Crowded to its Capa
city to Hear Him.

If those who are inclined to
oppose the organization of a
League of Nations could have
heard S. J. Duncan Clark Sunday
night, who spoke here under the
auspices Of the Sunday Evening
Club at the First Congregational
church, they certainly would
have understood why it is neces-
sary to organize a League of Ma
tions in conjunction with the a
doption Of Peace. His reasons
were made perfectly clear and
the whole foreign situation is
now better understood by those
who heard him.
Mr.. Clark is a broad minded,
clear thinker, and his visit to
foreign shores has given him a
clear insight into foreign condi-
tions and the best remedies to
relieve the situation. He said
that all foreign countries look to
America for relief and Justice.
They all trust America. They
recognize the fact that we were
in this war for only one great
Ideal and that was, for univer-
sal freedom of the people to en-
joy the benefits derived from a
peace and democracy. Nothing
short of that will satisfy Ameri-
ca. The only way this can be ac-
complished is by a League Of
Nations in which the majority
must rule. All nations must join
or be boycotted.
The people who have read and
heard a great deal Of S. J. Dun
can Clark were glad to hear him
upon so important a topic and no
one went away dissatisfied or
disappointed. He was excellent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
HIKING IS HEALTHY

There are several Of our citi-
zens-both men and women
who enjoy early morning walks.
They consider this kind of exer-
else extremely beneficial. Es-
pecially enjoyable are walks at
this time Of the year when the
sun is bright and warm, the wea-
ther conditions favorable and the
birds singing with JOY that
spring has come. If you are all
ing and feel out of sorts get up
at day light and hike and see
how quickly your appetite will
be restored and your blood go
coursing thru your veins with
renewed vigor and strength. It's
splendid exercise that will add
lustre to anyone who will prac-
tice it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
SOLDIERS TO RECEIVE
BONUS ON DISCHARGE

The Revenue Act, approved on
February oath, by Congress, au-
thorizes a bonus of sixty dollars
to all persons who have served
in the military or naval forces
and who have been honorably
discharged since April 9Th, 1877,
This bonus is not payable to the
heirs Of enlisted men.
It is payable to (1) all officers
Of the military and naval forces
(2) soldiers, field clerks and
nurses of the Army; (3) enlist
ed men Of the regular Navy and
Marine Corps, all reservists
(male or female), and all per-
sons in the service Of the coast
guard, coast and geodetic sur
vey, and lighthouse service who
have performed active duty with
the Navy during the present
war; a. S. A. T. C. men and re-
leased sailors.
Officers, soldiers, field clerks
and nurses of the Army who
have been discharged and have
received their final pay without
the $50 bonus, should write to
the Zone Finance Officer, Leman
Building, Washington, D. c.,
stating date Of discharge, and
their present address, enclosing
certificate which will be return
ed to the soldier with the check.
The original discharge certi-
fcate should be sent to Wash
ington. It is suggested that the
men register their discharge pa
pers with the County Clerk or
else have a certified copy made
for their own use before send
ing the original to Washington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20

The children Of Mrs. NJ. Mat
thews rendered her a surprise
party at the home Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. John McTavish, Sunday
the occasion being her 91st birth
day anniversary. A fine dinner
was served at noon and the af-
ternoon pleasantly spent in So
cial converse. Grandma" Mat
thews has been well all winter
and is hale ani hearty. She is an
old resident Of this city having
lived here many years.
Sergeant Howard Mclaughlin
returned the latter part Of the
week from Camp Hancock, Ga,
and has received an honorable
discharge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
ROAD SCHOOL TO BE HELD
AT GRAND RAPIDS

A Division Road School will
be held in this city commencing
at 200 o. NJ, March 9th and
ending at noon March 28th. The
County Highway Commissioners
County Road and Bridge Com
nittees, Foremen, Patr0lmen,
and other interested road boos-
ters from the following nine
counties will attend: Adams,
Green Lake, Juneau, Marathon,
Maruette,. Portage, Wappaca,
Waushara and Wood.
A program has been prepared
that viii take up all Of the vital
road topics of today. Talks will
be made by those who are eX-
perts in their line such men as
Mr.. A. r. Hirst, State Highway
Engineer, Madison, and Mr.. w.
NJ. Conway, Division Engineer
Of Division No. 3, Green Bay,
and Mr.. w. G. Buetow, Division
Engineer of Division No. 5, La
Crosse, and the County Highway
Commissioners. Meetings and
discussions will be opened to al
interested in road development.
The school will be conducted
under the auspices Of the Wis
consin Highway Commission,
Mr.. F. F. Mengel, Division Engin
eer of Division No. 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
ROOSEVELT'S DEPARTING
WORDS TO HIS COUNTRYMEN

Col. Roosevelt died about o'clock
on the morning Of January 6. The
previous evening at a great patriotic
rally in the New York Hippodrome a
message was read from him, written
especially for the occasion. In it was
this striking sentence:
1--WE have room for but one flag. the
American flag, and this excludes the
red flag, which symbolizes ali wars
against liberty and civilization inst as
much as it excludes any foreign flag
Of a nation to which we are hostile.
y and we have room Tor bur ono
soul loyalty, and that is loyalty to the
American people"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20

The Young Ladies' Sodality of
the Catholic church met at the
Foresters hall Tuesday evening.
Father VIM. Reding gave them
an interesting talk which was
enjoyed by all present.
J. r. Ragan has rented the J.
B. Arpin store building recently
occupied by Messrs. McCamley
and Pomainville in which he will
establish his undertaking par
lors. The rooms are being pre-
pared for his occupancy. This
will give him fine quarters to
take care of this branch Of his
business. The Cohen store a.
cross the way will be used for
furniture only.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
CIRCUIT COURT
PROCEEDINGS

Very little work was done at
this session of the Circuit Court
thus far. On Monday and Tues
day the following matters were
heard and disposed of:
H. A. Patterson, arrested some
days ago on a charge of adultry
and Of running away with Mrs.
Fred KaWalske, was brought be
fore Judge Park in the circuit
court Of Wood county. He was
sentenced to three years in Wau-
pun and paroled on good behaV-
ior.
Patterson, entered a plea of
guilty and thru his attorney ask
ed for parole. 1t was also repre-
sented by District Attorney T.
w. Calkins, that the wife was
anxious to take Patterson back.
The couple have two children,
one of whom is in high school.
The mother has no means of TAX
ing care Of the children, and is
not able to work. According to
representations made to the
court, it was shown that Patter-
son is a steady worker, and that
this is the first time he has been
in trouble here.
Accordingly Judge Park, pro
nounced sentenced for a term of
three years in states prison, the
prisoner to be paroled on prom
ise to find employment to care
for his wife and family.
Court adjourned late Tuesday
afternoon and will convene a.
gain on March 27. The recess is
occasioned by the enforced ab-
sence Of Judge Park who is to
hold court in another county.
When court resumes session,
the following calendar will be
considered:
Margaret Wilt VS.. John Wilt,
action for divorce.
C. st. P. NJ. & o. R. r. against
the Roddis Lumber Co.
Henry Knoll, against Joseph
Swarick.
Albert Marcoux against Ralph
Roberts.
National Fireproof Co. against
Wilfred LeMay.
Matthias Carey VS.. Phoebe
Carey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
NOW Is THE TIME TO
BUILD A HOME

With an abundance of employment
at high wages and the recent stimulus
to economy provided by the war, there
is more money in the United States
that could be utilized for home-build-
ing than has been available for many
years. In the face of these facts,
building materials are relatively low
in price The advance in cost of ma
terials has not kept pace with the in
creases in wages and in other COM
modities. Hence, now is the time to
build a home, whether it be the mod
est home Of the workman or the more
pretentious home of the capitalist.
As a competent writer has lately
said:
"The present moment is favorable to
the building of homes of all classes,
from those of the millionaire to those
of the workingman. The object in build
ing a home is comfort. The opportu-
nifty for home building and owning
comes with the possession Of surplus
means which can be invested in that
way. Many persons of wealth have
! ELY ADDED to their fortunes thru
the war, even after deduction of in
come and profit taxes. The present is
a favorable period for the use of such
gains in the immediate building of
new homes, so that the desired in
crease of comfort or of luxury may be
enjoyed at an early date. Many wage
earners, recently earning more than
ever before, have prudently laid aside
part Of their earnings and have now
accumulated, either in Liberty bonds
or in savings banks, considerable sums
with which they can begin home con-
struction. Delay may result in the
spending Or the unwise investment
of such savings. 1t is a part of wis
dom to begin promptly the best form
of investment for the workingman-
a home for himself and his family"
DON'T YOU expect 10 stay here?
Then why not own your home Own
ing your home will make this town
your town in a way that merely living
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
LAST THOUGHTS
OF ROOSEVELT
Desired Republicans to Close
Ranks and Give Attention
to Domestic Issues.
TANGIBLE EVIDENCE OF WISH.
Colonel Harvey in North American Re-
view Presents Facsimile of PEN
ciled Memorandum Left by
Roosevelt.
TANGIBLE EVIDENCE OF WISH.

Theodore Roosevelt's last thoughts
we're of the great domestic issues of
his country, issues whose determina-
ton will decide the veal or woe of the
next generation. He saw in a united
Republican party, just given a vote Of
confidence and commission to forn1u-
late and carry into action policies of
reconstruction, the guarantee of the
prompt recognition and successful
handling of these domestic problems.
Tangible evidence of this is a memo
randum, the last penciled thoughts of
the late President To Colonel George
Harvey and the North American Re
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
DEATH OF CHARLES
ROBERT LIPKE

Charles Robert Lipke, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Lipke of
Third Ave, n, passed away at
his home Friday Of pneumonia.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from the home, Rev. Berthelson
Of Bethel officiating. The de-
ceased was one year and two
months Of age and leaves to
mourn him his parents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
ANNUAL SCHOOL
MEETING {

The annual school meeting
was held Monday evening at the
Lincoln building as advertised.
A larger attendance than usual
were present. No change in the
election of commissioners took
place except one. The only con-
test was in the Third ward. The
old member remaining. Supt.
Doudna read his report which
we reproduce as follows:
1t seems to be customary for
the city superintendent of
schools to make a report to the
annual school meeting. Unfor-
tunately the legal school year
prescribed by the state extends
from July l to June 80. This
report, therefore, comes at a
time when it is impossible to give
a coherent statement of the edu-
cational or financial year from
March Is. 1918 to March II, 1919
My work covers the period from
July 1, 1918 to date. The part
of the year between March 1S
and July l was under the super
vision of my predecessor, Supt.
c.. w. Schwede. [ shall not at
tempt to make a report cover
ing that period. The financial
statement, of course covers the
entire year. In condensed form
it is as follows:
Receipts -----------S79, ,589.35
Disbursements March
18, '18, March II,
10 ----------S79, 1851
Cash on hand ----S 1885,
Orders issued from
IT, 7,'19..--------S76,3 1928. 81
Excess of income over
expense - 3,265.81
Orders outstanding
and unpaid Mar. IS,
1918 ----------- 26,358.85
Orders outstanding
and unpaid March IT,
1919 ------- 23,O93.Ol
Reduction ---------S 3.265.S-
1t will be noted that the out
standing orders have decreased
from 6,358.85 last year to S23,
093.04 this year. This is due t,
the fact that the council appro
priated So, 2,329.17 to cover the de
ficit in last years operating eX
pense and to the mild winte
which has made it possible t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20

save a great deal on coal bills.
This, too, in spite of the fact that
we asked for S56,2O2 from the
city as against $4,000 last year.
The assessed valuation of the
city increased this year from a.
bout $7,000,000 to about S8,000,-
900 and the amount asked by the
Board of Education remained
practically the same as in the
previous year. This in effect re
duced the actual tax rate for
school purposes about II per
cent.
It is unfortunate that at the
beginning of q financial year the
Board of Education finds itself
obliged to borrow all of the funds
to operate the schools until the
next tax paying period time. It
should be understood that a
large part of this deficit is the
result of expenses properly char
geable to capital account and
should not be considered as eX-
penses of maintenance or instruc
ton. Some means, however, Of
taking care of this deficit must
be provided before expansion Of
the schools activities can be
thought of. This matter is not
being considered by the Board
Of Education. The Board is max
ing every effort to keep it's eX-
penses within the appropriation
made by the Common Council
and to date are we'll within the
amount allowed them.
The principal items of cost
which are excessive are fuel, in
terest, and operating expense.
The first can be reduced only by
a complete remodeling Of the
present extravagant method Of
heating and ventilating the Lin
coin High School building; the
second by reducing the floating
debt as rapidly as possible, eth
er thru increased taxation or by
refunding of the debt in bonds
bearing a relatively low interest
rate; the third by discontinuing
temporarily, if necessary, the
Irving School and by a careful
guarding Of expenses of all
kinds. AS the demands upon
schools are likely to increase ra-
ther than decrease and as teach
ers' salaries are sure to be from
10 to 20 per cent higher, it will
be seen that no immediate re-
duction in school expenses can
be hoped for. This renders a
careful and economical business
administration of the schools
imperative as the standards set
for our boys and girls must tend
ever higher.
AS [ see it there are several
problems needing attention
which call for an educational and
financial program looking ahead
at least five years. The citizens
Of Grand Rapids thru the Board
of Education and the Common
Council should begin at Ore at
tacking these municipal and ed
ucational problems and q line Of
action determined upon. From
the point of view of the schools
| the most important achieve
ments to be hopper for are:
A-The placing of the schools
upon a sound financial basis.
B-Provision for a Junior
High School.
CA building program for
the west side perhaps combining
| the Lowell and Emerson schools
with a Junior High School in as
central location as possible.
D-The developing of better
attitude toward study on the
part of our high school students
E-A modern course Of study
for the elementary schools with
| due consideration to the new de.
mands brought about by the re
ponstruction period.
u F-A better coordination OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
DICKIE HOUGEN
some BETTER

1t is very pleasing to the
many friends of DR.. and Mrs.
Edward Hougen to learn that
their son Richard, who met with
a serious accident, is now safe
ly on the road to recovery. Those
who know Dickie are rejoicing
over his recovery as he is a dear
bright little fellow, whom we all
love and therefore glad to know
he is on the mend and will soon
be able to be about again. His
escape was remarkable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20

Miss Jessie Parrish entertain
ed the Ahdawagam Camp Fire
Girls at St, Patrick's party at
the home of her sister, Mrs. John
Kinister on 5th St. S. Tuesday
evening. The evening was spent
in games and music and at a
late hour delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
educational and civic activities.
F. G.. DOTJDNA

The suggestions made by
Supt. Doudna are good ones and
the school board should take
prompt steps in curtailing and
down expenses wherever
it can be done without crippling
the efficiency Of our schools.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sonnen-
berg, Sr. who have been spending
the winter in Iowa and Minneso-
ia, have arrived home in this
city and state that they enjoyed
their winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20

c. 4. Dixon, has resigned as
Of the Elk's bowling al
leys, and will be succeeded by
Louis Schall, beginning next
week. Mr.. Dixon will go to
Brainard, Mimi, where he will
have charge Of a dredging crew
for the Rood Construction Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20
CHURCH NOTES
Christian Science Church

Christian Silence Church
Sunday Service-10:45 A. NJ.
Wednesday evening, Testimonial
meeting 7:45 P. NJ.
Lesson Subject Matter.
For Sale-Good residence property.
4tp. Mrs. E. c. Smith
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-03-20

DON'T YOU expect TO stay here?
Then why not own your home Own
ing your home will make this town
your town in a way that merely living
in somebody else's house can not.