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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
BID
HIGH FOR COWS

Monday, February 18th was red
letter day in the Guernsey history of
Wood county. On that day three car
loads of cattle recently purchased in
New York and Ohio were disposed
of to breeders in different parts of
our county. Several men purchased
their first pure bred females The
sale took place on the farms of A
F. Bean and Clark & Jackson. Due
to cold stormy weather, the sale was
held in the barn, and as it was impos-
sible to Accommodate all of the cattle
in one barn, the crowd first went to
the home of Mr.. Bean and some %
head that were house there were dis
posed of. Half a dozen sleighs con-
veyed the crowd to the Clark & Jack
son farm and the sale proceeded.
Judging from the sentiment of
those present and from the number of
Guernsey breeders that were not
able to attend the sale due to weather
conditions, it is thot one or two
more cars of females could be readily
sold. The lowest priced female was
a month old heifer calf selling for
5000. the highest price was an eight
year old cow, weighing around 400,
that sold for 1920 When all ex-
penses are in and paid there will be a
rebate of about twenty-five cents on
a dollar. The afternoon sale netted
$13,725. Mr.. H. E. Kane of Marsh
field cried the sale and helped con-
siderable to keep up the pep. Dr.
NJ. B. Wood of Mankato, Minnesota,
was an interested spectator. He will
have charge of our next annual
/ Guernsey sale, which will take place
at the big round barn at Marshfield,
May Is, two days after the Natl
onal Guernsey Sale at Chicago.
The following are the names of the
purchaser with the number of ami
mails purchased and the price paid:
Albert Raulson, Marshfield, 10
$3.50; VIM. Burhopp, Marshfield, 3
head for 1910; w. R. Blocksige
Marshfield, head for 1915; Edward
Ehlert. Vesper, one head for 1925;
Cecil Spear, Vesper, one head fol
$3.50; Clark & Jackson, Grand Rapids
5 head for S2015; A. c. Kleinhaus
Marshfield, 2 head for s745; C. W
Porter, Marshfield, 2 head for SIPS
Chas. Ever, Marshfield, 2 head fol
S1010; VIM. Hopp, Marshfield, ont
head for S375; Frank Ladick, Crane
Rapids, $500; E. & E. Kronholm
Grand Rapids, one head for S445; A
P. Bean, Vesner, 3 head for $50
head for Sl20.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
M0SINEE BESTED
BY RAPIDS FIVE

Presenting strong powerful line
up of veterans in the basket game
Chas. Hagerstrom Post, American
Legion of this city ran the big
steam roller over the Mosinee Le-
gionaires at Mosinee Monday night
winning by a score or 20 to q.
Though the train was late, and
the Rapids boys had to go direct to
the playing floor from the cars, they
warmed we'll and showed a lot OF
speed in their brief workout. Mo-
since had a fast aggregation, but
lacked the team work that marked
the Rapids play. A packed house
witnessed the game, and cheered con-
tinuously for the home team.
Following the, game the visiting
five were royalty entertained by the
Mosinee Legion. A return game will
be played in this city Feb. 28th, and
big delegation of Mosinee fans will
be down to see the contest. Rapids
lineup was as follows: Chas. Stark,
Wipfli, Art Plahmer, Archie Gleue,
Will Binneboese and Myron Hill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
MAYORS HAT IN RING

Mayor Chas. E. Bri ere announced
today that he would make the race
for reelection to the office as chief
executive of the city at the regular
election in April.
Thereby the political atmosphere
is somewhat cleared and rumors to
the effect that Mr. Briere would not
run this time set at rest. Beyond
stating that his hat was in the ring,
and that he looked for a red hot cam
paign, the mayor had little to say re
garding his candidacy.
Later on" he declared, 81 shall
formally announce candidacy in the
regular way, and announce the plat
form, and policies on which | hope
the people of Grand Rapids will see
fit to re-elect me-"
Mayor Briere has had a successful
administration, and under his guild
ance great municipal progress has
been nladea and the-acity government
conducted in an efficient and econo-
mical fashion. So far he is the first
to announce, but there are several
others who are planning to make the
race, and it may be that labor tic
ket will be placed in the field.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
LOCAL POSTS PLANS

Chas. Hagerstrom post of this city
have planned to hold the memorial ser
vices to those who paid the supreme
sacrifice, at the Armory if the build
ing can be secured for that day. If
not there, in some other appropriate
place in the city. The memorial GER
tificates for the nearest of kin of the
men from Grand Rapids and near
here will be distributed as a part of
these exercises.
Owing to conflicting information,
it is impossible to state at this time
how many families in this section
will be entitled to these memorials
A late ruling from the National Leg
ion Headquarters states that the fam
lies of all soldiers, sailors and ma
rines, who died in the war whether
here or abroad will be honored with
memorials.
1t is also possible that a number
of the memorials will be sent directly
to the families, and will not be deli
vered thru the local post. At pre-
sent about a dozen certificates have
been received, and more are expected
to arrive prior to Sunday
The program for the day has not
been arranged, but there will be a
band present vocal and instrumental
several stirring addresses including
some notable speaker from out of
town if one can be secured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
FIRE AND WATER CAUSE $1,000 LOSS
ATKELLOG HOMELAST WEDNESDAY
sMoULDERING SPARK FROM BURNING BELIEVED
TO HAVE BEEN ORIGIN OF LARGEST OCCUR
IN GRAND RAPIDS WITHIN THE YEAR-wATER ~s
RUINS INTERIOR

Fire, the exact origin of which, is
uncertain, Quilted the attic and por-
ton of the upper floors of the resi-
dence of Charles Kellogg, 316 Fourth
evenue n, shortly after noon Wed
nesday, and caused an estimated loss
of from $4,000 to $2500 due TO the
damage from fire, water and smoke.
Members of the family declare that
they think the fire was caused by the
burning out of the chimney, which
occurred in the forenoon. They be-
heve that sparks falling on the roof
ignited it and the live Goals smoul-
dered thru the shingles and attacked
the dry undersurface, causing a hot
blaze Firemen declare electric
wires in an inside wall may have
been the cause. An alarm was turn
ed IN and the fire departments from
both the east and west sides respon-
ded. The blaze was we'll under way
before the chemical engine, the first
reach the scene was in action. Us
ing the chemical hose the firemen at
tackled the blaze which was confined
to the front wing of the building.
TWO HOSE LINES
Two lines of hose were laid, but
great difficulty was experienced in
getting them into action Immediately,
as the hydrants were clogged with ice
and the pressure was weak. How
ever the chemical did good work un-
til the water could be brought into
play.
After about 80 minutes of soaking
work the last spark was drowned out.
Water leaking down thru the ceiling
flooded the first and second floors,
making it necessary to remove the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

has been shown at the Public library
since January 21 under the auspices
of the st. Paul Institute, it has been
decided to continue the exhibit until
Monday. 1t was intended to close
the exhibit Saturday night.
The art of illumination was de-
scribed in a paper read by Mrs. Geo.
Paulus, Grand Rapids, Wis.,at re-
ception given by the fourth district,
Minnesota Federation of Women's s
Clubs Thursday evening at the public
library.
Mrs. Paulus' talk was in connection
with an exhibit of the work of her
husband; shown by bhe Institute and
which will be continued to be open to
the public all this week at the public
library.
Mrs. Paulus told the history of the
ancient art of illumination and how
Mr. Paulus spent hours in the house
hold kitchen until he succeeded in
getting what he wanted. Gone who
loves thing will find out a way to
accomplish it" said Mrs. Paulus.
"The secreteof success is the power of
concentration"
Mr.. Paulus became interested in
Illuminating II years ago, beginning
ic+Y
the beginning of the exhibit now
showing in St. Paul.
''The reason why illumination is
nearly lost art is because the tend
ency of the age is to do things quick
ly" said Mrs. Paulus "and to leave
undone what cannot be finished
quickly" We dissapate our forces in
stead of concentrating them When
we learn the Importance of concen-
tration our whole system of educa-
tion will be changed. We have thought
it necessary to stuff our brains with
a lot of knowledge to be gained from
books and teachers instead of draw
ing out our latent powers"
Mr.. Paulus' designs are all original.
The exhibit is attracting much atten-
ton as it is the only one of it's kind
ever shown under the auspices of the
St. Paul Institute.
Mrs. Paulus will be the guest at an
informal reception Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. F. A. De-
fiel, 913 Laurel avenue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
PIONEER RESIDENT DEAD

Bat Sharkey, aged 50, and ma
tive of the Province of Quebec, died
at his Plover street residence at
1910 a. m. Sunday following a
three weeks illness.
Mr.. Sharkey was born in Quebec
and came to Wisconsin with his par
ents at the age of II, locating near
Rudolph. Seven years ago he sold
his farm, going to Canada, but re-
turned here three years afterward.
He was a resident of Wood county
for upward of go years and was a
sterling citizen, and leaves a large
circle of friends to regret his demise.
Surviving him are: his wife and
eleven children, Mrs. Della Barber OF
Milwaukee. Mrs. Tile Gouchee of AL
berta. Can, Irwin Sharkey of Canada
Clarence Sharkey of Pomeroy, Wash
ington. David Sharkey of this city
Mrs. Wilbed Berard of this city
Emil Sharkey of Canada, Mrs. Eva
Lundin of Calgary, Can. Oswald OF
this city, Mrs. NJ. David of Canada
and Miss Vida Sharkey of this city
two brothers, Frank Sharkey of Mo
since and Emery Sharkey of Canads
and two sisters, Mrs. j. Dupree o.
Mosinee and Mrs Caroline Babby O.
Phoenix, Arizona
Funeral service were held at 500
a. m. from the home and 9:45 from
SS Peter & Paul's church, Fathe
William Redding in charge. Inter
7nent was in Calvary cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

furniture. In several rooms tha
plaster commenced to fall weighted
with water, ere the firemen had COM
pleted their work. The hard maple
floors made of selected matched
lumber We're probably ruined by
the water. Smoke caused damage to
rooms in the rear of the residence
not reached by fire or water.
BLAZE REACHES INTERIOR
A considerable portion of the roof
was burned away, and in one place
the fire crept down and burned down
thru one of the interior walls.
The building is protected by suffi-
cient insurance to cover the loss,
which is principally from water.
Mrs. Kellogg states she does not know
the amount carried, and her husband
is in Milwaukee attending a meet
ing.
According to advices at the Tay-
lor & Scott agency, Mr.. Kellogg has
$1,000 on the house, and some on the
furniture.
Much of the damage from water
might have been avoided, had the
department been better equipped with
chemicals, the west side being with
out this sort of fire fighting weap-
ons, and the west sides supply being
limited to the capacity of one truck.
LARGEST FIRE IN YEARS
The blaze is the first large fire of
any consequence that has occurred in
Grand Rapids for more than year,
and it drew a crowd of several hun.
dred persons, many of whom assis-
ted in putting out the blaze. Mr..
Kellogg was notified of the loss by
phone and will return home at once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

On Sunday, under the auspices of
the American Legion, approximately
118,409 French certificates will be be-
slowed upon the next of kin of the
soldiers, sailors and marines who
died in the war The nations honor
roll is comprised of 1O7,952 soldiers,
$500 sailors and 1861 marines.
Chas Hagerstrom Post of this city
in common with the other posts of
the country will hold ceremonies.
In the bestowal of these French
memorian certificates of honor and
esteem, France pays homage to
Americas dead in the late war on
Washington's birthday, which will
also be observed in thousands of
churches and halls in the country as
American Legion Sunday, when the
work of the American Legion will
be explained from the pulpit
MEMORIALS BEAUTIFUL
Typical of the artistic nature of
the French people the certificates
contain a beautifully engraved group
figure placed on cenotaph on which
is the signature of the President of
the French Republic, Raymond Poin-
care, "To the memory Of. of
the United States of America, who
died for liberty during the great war,
the homage of France" Above the
groupe figure is a quotation from
Victor Hugo, "The people should
come to pray at the graves of those
who died for their country"
The group figure has been inter
preted as follows:
The principal figure of the group
symbolizes the soul and spirit of the
American Army which helped France
to maintain alive the flame of the
torch of liberty and justice.
The sword is not in the scabbard
but ready at any moment to protect
and defend the weak and oppressed,
who are symbolized in the group to
the left, by mother holding her baby
to her breast, and to insure freedom
and justice to the coming generations,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Jim Wyse, the candy man has taken
the agency for ''The Stars and
Stripes, formerly the official or
gan of the A. E. F., but is now pub
lished in Washington as an indepen-
dent Journal of national thought.
Many of the original ''doughboy"
writer's who helped put pep into the
boys in the trenches are still on the
staff, and service men in the COM
munity will be glad of the chance
to again read their pithy sayings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
AGAINST CHANGING NAME
The following letter was. received
last week from Mrs. Ella (Hecox)
Winkler which explains itself
Spokane, Washington
February 9th, 1920

Editor Reporter
Dear Sir:--It is with regret that |
notice in the columns of the Reporter
that a movement is on foot to change
the name of Grand Rapids.
Of course, we who are not resi-
dents of the city now ought not to
voice our sentiments especially as it
affects the business interests of those
living there. But to US "old timers"
it causes a feeling of sadness at the
very mention of it.
1t seems strange that two cities
bearing the same name in different
states should cause such dissatisfac-
tion as to necessitate changing the
name. There ought to be remedy
somewhere To me, the writer, it
will always be Grand Rapids.
Hoping for the best results for all
cancerned | am
Yours,
Ella (Hecox) Winkler
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Walter Cahill, writes from san
itarium in Madicon that he is doing
well and attending school IN the
state capital under the educational
bonus law. His is but one of the
hundreds of cases coming up among
ex-soldiers all over the country,
who were discharged while suffering
from sickness incurred in the army
and who are now being re-admitted
to hospitals for treatment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
INFANT GIRL DEAD

Effie May Primeau, the three
months old baby of Mr. and Mrs.
Severe Primeau, passed away at the
home at775 Third Avenue North, at
1880 o'clock Sunday morning after a
few days illness.
Funeral services were held this af-
ternoon at 200 o'clock from the
home, Rev. Reinke officiating and
burial was made in Forest Hill Gene
terry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
WINTER PLAYS RETURN DATE

Zero weather, again left its calling
card at Grand Rapids door step
Sunday and Monday, according to
George T. Nixon, U. S. weather re
corder, who states that the lowest
temperature for Sunday was 19 be
low and the highest an even zero.
Citizens who had donned lighter
attire during the brief warm spell
preceding the cold wave We're glad
to resume the arctic garments once
mere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
YOUNG BABY DIES

Richard Pryne, the infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Pryne of this city
passed away at their home on Friday
Funeral services were held from the
home at 900 a. m. Monday, Father
Reding, of the SIS. Peter & Pauis
church being in charge.
Interment WIS at Nekoosa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
MASONS PLAN BIG TIME

Several candidates will be initia-
ted into the Grand Rapids Lodge No.
128 F. & A NJ. on Wednesday night
and on Friday there will be special
work and one or more degrees will be
conferred, and the degrees will be
followed by diner at $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
BIRON TROOP WINS

Boy Scouts from Biron outmarched
the troops from this city and down
the river in the competitive hike pull
led off Saturday. The start was
made at the offices of the Nekoosa-
Edwards mill in the Port and the
boys finished the distance in Sc min
utes and 80 seconds. Troop No. 5
was right behind them all the way
making the hike in 81 minutes and
45 seconds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
ELKS LEAP YEAR DANCE

Some 80 couple attended the Elks
Leap Year party at the Elks Hall on
Monday night, the affair being the
first Of its sort to be given during the
present social season Musicywas fur
nished by the Elks orchestra, and it
was a late hour before the strains of
''Home Sweet Home" marked the
close of successful and enjoyable
evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
POST OFFICE EXAMS.

Any person desiring steady job
working for the U. S. will have the
chance to land it by taking the civil
service exams. at the post office
here March 18th. Applicants will
be examined for the position of post
office clerk and city, carrier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Roger Mott has returned from the
Wisconsin Buttermakers Convention
held at La Crosse last week. He
reports very satisfactory meeting
and says that scores of butter men
from all over the state were present
and that Accommodations at the hotels
were limited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

represented by the figures of the
kneeling boy praying and thanking
God for deliverance.
FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
At the right, the figure of man,
chained and shackled, symbolizes the
spirit of evil and the victory over
the enemies. Also at the right,
growing the spirit of America stands
GLORY who rejoices with the old
war veteran, standing to the left of
the principal figure, symbolizing the
armies, who are always ready to
fight for the good of humanity.
Universal fame is symbolized by
the winged figure, flying over a
group, trumpeting to the world, the
great triumph in which the United
States participated. The American
eagle posed on the staff of peace
watches zealously and stands ready
to sWOOp in case enemies again en-
deavor to disturb the peace of the
world, so dearly acquired.
The entire group is framed by
ways discerned to the victors.
border of oak leaves which are al
At the foot of the cenotaph the
flags of France and America are
draped and joined together by a
wreath, which is the mark of graft
tude and homage which France pays
to our sons who gave their lives for
liberty and justice
MARINE CORPS BY MAIL
The Marine Corps received its al
lotment of testimonials at too late a
date to address and send them to
district recruiting offices for deli
very to local posts of the American
Legion for presentation Sunday, as
the Army and Navy have done. All
Marine Corps testimonials will be sent
to the next of kin by mail.
To cover any possible omissions
that may have occurred, National
Headquarters of the American Legion
at Indianapolis, has been authorized
to issue additional certificates on the
instructions of any of its posts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
Yours,

Ella (Hecox) Winkler
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
FRANCE HONORS AMERICANS WHO
GAVE Up MISREPRESENTATION
wAsHINGTON's BIRTHDAY OBSERVED OVER UNITED
STATES PRESENTATION OF MEMORIALS FROM THE
FRENCH FAMILIES WHO DIED LE
HOLD MEETING.

represented by the figures of the
kneeling boy praying and thanking
God for deliverance.
EIGHT EOR FREEDOM
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-16
COIchis We're HOlianders
of the Ancient Times

The Inhabitants OF Colchis. set In
the valleys OF the inaccessible eau
casus to the northward OF the Asia
tic plains, were the Hollanders Of
ancient times. They were a free and
barbarous people. but were invited
TO the cultivation Of commerce by
the vicinity OF two seas which were
formerly Joined towards tho north,
and attained by means Of II to "A
great degree OF opulonce which made
them celebrated. Their territory OF
small extent lay on the eastern shore
OF the Euxine sea. The greater por-
ton OF II was marshy, and the atmos-
phere humid: they had frequent and
heavy rains; a great number OF chau-
nels intersected their plains on the
banks of which the dwellings OF the
people were placed. raised for tho
most part upon stakes. The natives
OF the country were corpulent and
somewhat above the middle stature
and their language was hard OF
utterance and ungraceful. Their
chief river, the Phasls. like the
Rhine, lost itself in interminablo
sands
Northern Scythia. including the re-
gion above Sarmatia and the forests
OF Germany as far as the frozen sea
was a wilderness through which
many pastoral and hunting nations
| necessarily roamed.---Detroit News