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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
MANUFACTURING LATK

George Snyder, the stone mason, and
his cousin, Joseph Snyder, the car
penter, who recently purchased a new
Sampson Tractor and new lath mill
and located them on the Portage road
opposite the Clark Snyder home, in
the town of Grand Rapids, have been
manufacturing lathe out of white, Jack
and Norway pine. Most of the ma
terial was hauled there last winter
from the Four Mile Creek bottoms and
vicinity Chicago parties have con-
tracted for the entire output and they
shipped their first car load last week
Their mill is proving a success and
they are doing a fine business. It is
new venture which is making good
This is a portable saw mill and can
be moved to ether scenes Of operation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
GIANT EXCHANGE AND
REALTY COMPANY

P. w. Spicer, who has been here as
the representative of the Giant Tire
Rubber Co., of Findlay, Ohio, has pur-
chased a half interest of M. A. Bogo-
ger on Vine street in his realty and
furniture exchange. On the other
hand M. A. Bogoger has purchased 8
half interest of Mr. P. w. Spicer in
the Giant Tire business. Jointly they
have organized and will do business
hereafter under the title of "Giant Ex-
change and Realty Co.," with store
and warehouse on Vine street at the
old Bogoger stand Mr. Spicer is q
new conner in our city and we extend
to him and his sons cordial welcome
in our midst where we hope he will
find pleasure and profit Mr. Spicer,
has two sons who will have charge=af
the store and Messrs. P. w. Sp5ceF
and NJ A. Bogoger will work largely
on the outside. May success attend
their efforts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
IADE IN WISCONSIN
EXPOSITION

Daily programs Of events, special
features and interesting exhibits ga
Gre will characterize the Made In Wis
consin exposition to be held in the Mil
waukee Auditorium, May 22-30, un-
der the direction OF The Milwaukee
,ournal.
The exposition, which is the first
statewide showing of its kind held in
Wisconsin, will embrace exhibits re-
presenting practically every line of
industry of any magnitude or import
1nce in the state. Among the cities
to be represented by exhibits are Me-
lasha, Manitowoc, Kenosha, Plymouth
&hnh7vgan, Markesan, Waukesha, Ra-
cine, Eau Claire, Grand Rapids, South
Milwaukee, Hartford. Oshkosh, Port
Washington, and Milwaukee, and an
indication. of the varied lines of exhib-
its is contained in the following list
of Wisconsin made products to be
shown: refrigerating machines, soap,
ea0ar boves, electric control switches,
knit goods, farm implements, stee3
castings, beds, trucks. pianos, hydraul-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
MOVED
To MADISON, WIS

The permanent headquarters of the
Holstein-Friesian Association of Wis
consin have been moved from Fond du
Lac to Madison. This action was TAX
en- after a study of the various loca-
tions by the Directors. Rooms have
been engaged and an office opened at
241 Washington Bldg, L. L. Hdham
is in charge. At the Annual Meeting
in Milwaukee last Monday, the follow
ing officers were elected: r. J. Ryan
of DePere for President; H. j. Schroe-
der Of West Bend for Vice President;
L. L. Oldham Of Madison for Secretary
W. c. Leitsch Of Columbus for Treas
lrer; Frank Everson of Lake Mills,
Fred Southcott of Dousman and Chas.
Kieffer of Auburndale were elected to
serve for three years as Directors. The
complete Board of Directors of the
State Association is nade up as fol-
lows: j. P. Riordan Of Mayville, Chas.
Hampke Of Manitswoc, Edwin Gibbs
Of Fox Lake H. A. Arneson of Barne-
weld, A. P. Kaye of Walworth, r. J.
Schaefer of Appleton, F. H. Everson
of Lake Mills, F. Southcott of Dous-
man and Chas. Kieffer of Auburndale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
WITTER HOUSE
TO BE ENLARGED
More Rooms to be Added hy Chang
ing the Farley Store Building in
to Three Stories

Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Gerow have not
room enough in the Witter Hotel to
accommodate their constantly increas-
ing patronages. At banquet given
by the Witter Hotel company. Monday
night, who own the property, they de-
clded if the contemplated improve
ments could be made by the expendi-
ture of SIS, 900 to have the work done.
A committee of three consisting Of
Messrs. Henry Demitz, Guy O. Bah
cock and A. F. Billmyer, were appoint
ed to investigate the cost and if they
found it could be done for II or Is. 900
dollars they We're to report on same
IN the near future. They contemplate
new modern front for Farleys store
making three stories in that building
where they now have only two and re-
modelling the heating plant A new
covering for the roof is to be added,
new portico in front and other minor
changes. This would give them at
could use the year round
Mr.. and Mrs Gerow should be en-
couraged in the buildingsup of the
Wltter Hotel which is rapidly becom-
ing known throughout the northwest
as one of the best and most attractive
places in which to stop. The attract
iveness of their dining room, the SER
vice given, and the variety and choice
of their daily menu cannot be excalied
any where. In way they are plac-
ing Grand Rapids on the map. Among
the travelling men they seek the Wit
ter to spend Sunday. By all means
fix it up and encourage them by Civ
ing them every aid to make it the best
hotel you can find anywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
CHARLES RISTOW DIES
FROM ACCIDENT

Charles G. Ristow, Eighteenth Ave
North, died Sunday evening about
nine-thirty as a result Of a broken
neck, which he suffered Sunday after
noon in fall from the railroad bridge
over Moccasin Greek on the Green Bay
4 Western road, that afternoon. Mr.
Ristow has been a resident of this
city for nearly forty years and has
sudden death came as a shock to the
community.
The accident occurred about two
fifteen o'clock Sunday D. M when in
company with his son, Leslie, and Ole
Stansburg, Mr.. Ristow started for a
fishing trip to yellow river. The men
were making the trip on "speed"
over the Green Bay & Western road.
They left this city about two o'clock
and had reached the bridge over Moe
casin Creek when they saw cow on
the track a few feet from the other
end of the bridge.
According to Leslie Ristow, a mem
Der of the parry, they applied the
brakes suddenly but it seemed that
they could not avoid hitting the ami
NAL. Evidently fearing that the col
lision would result disasterously, Mr..
Ristow endeavored to jump from the
car onto the bridge He landed on his
hands and knees right at the end of
the bridge but was unable to cling to
the structure, falling to the bed of the
stream about ten feet below. The man
ner in which he fell resulted in his
landing squarely upon his head in the
stream, which is quite shallow at that
point
Both Leslie Ristow and Mr.. STAINS
burg stayed on the car and managed
to stop it a few feet distant, running
back and picking up the injured man.
He was unconscious when picked up
and was hurried back to this city.
Reaching the nearest crossing an au-
tomobile was pressed into service and
he was rushed into the city in a car.
Taken to his home medical atten-
tion was summoned and, everything
done in an effort to save his life. His
back was broken, however, and after
regainlng consciousness Mr.. Ristow
passed away at about ne-thirty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
WHOLESALE TEA AND
COFFEE COMPANY

We have it on pretty good authority
that Wholesale Tea & Coffee Co., is
about to be organized in this city with
100000 Capital by well known local
business men who are familiar with
This line of business. The marked sue
cess of the Wood County Grocery Co.
nere in Grand Rapids has proven that
his point is good distributing point
Cor the wholesaling due to the fact
hat we have four railroads leaving
he city in every direction. The young
nen connected with these two corpora
ions have proven themselves success
ful and progressive business men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
TROUT FISHING


Saturday, May 1st, was the opening
day of the season for brook trout in
Wisconsin. The day was bright and
clear but there was cold wind pre-
vailing. The catches are all reported
above the average Ditch No. Four,
in the Portage County Drainage Dis
trict was the center of fishing and it
is reported that any where from ten
to 1900 trout were caught the first day
The catches are reported from 20 TO
35 to person. The ditch being nesr-
by everybody who loves to fish was
out. Rainbow trout up to 3R lbs.
speckled beauties up to 21a lbs wera
caught from Ditch No. a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06

poor alike A building and loan as
i sociation under its regulations and
operation can build man of any
/ means home and if he only wants to
add a kitchen to his horne or put on
a. new porch it will do that for him.
The Housing Corporation proposes to
build at once number of houses for
sale outright or on a payment basis
If man wants to pay cash for
home he will not buy one from a
Housing Corporation. If he buys one
on payments the plan in operation is
something as follows: 20 per cent
or more down on purchase price and
monthly payments of $1.00 for every
remaining $4,000 of balance. 6
per cent interest payment to be
included in monthly payment.
and adjusted semi-annually.
Wisconsin has building and loan asso-
Citations in many of its live and up to
date towns. which have done it world
Of good. Waukesha has one with as
sets last year over $296,000 The lit
tie town Of Washburn in northern Wis
cCnsin has one with assets of $167 ,652; /
Green Bay, assets S242, 900; Milwaukee |
has thirty-six building and loan asso-
Citations with assets amounting to the |
huge total of 1862, ,76418 and fail
ures are unknown. These building and I
loan associations are scattered thru |
all of the principal cities and towns OF I
Wisconsin and all states of the union, I
and have been the greatest factor in
building homes for the ordinary man
that the country has produced. In |
the city of Milwaukee alone large
percentage of these associations and |
the most prosperous ones, have done
their business most exclusively with |
wage earners, and a number of them
have officers only of Polish extraction.
The question that arises is whether or
not there is, room for both building
and Joan association and a housing
corporation in Grand Rapids and if
the people of Grand Rapids are going
TO back up a company with their mon
ay for building homes, which shall it
be. building and loan association or
a housing corporation?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
Il. c. SCI. WEDDING

". C. Weisel leftthis city Thursday
sor Baraboo, where he was Joined in
hely wedloek with Mrs. Jessie NJ,
.ohn, on Saturday. May 1st. Mrs.
Bohn is an old time friend and ac-
1uaintance of Mr. Weisel whom he has
known for 20 years. They left for St.
Paul and Minneapolis on short we'd
ding trip and will be back home in
about a week where beautiful home
and surroundings await them on the
corner of Washington avenue and
Drake street. The editor extends con
gratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
COUNTY BOARD IN SESSION

Tha Nav sessi n of the Wood Coun-
Beard nvened on Tuesday after
een at the Cosrt EfoGse in this city.
They were called to order by the
hair1f an. Mr. James Lewis. The roll
VS. called by County Clerk Sam
ahEr ! and nearly a full board re-
en,del. TIE bills were assigned to
heir respective committees. The pres
1t > aisman was ra-eleeted fer the
;rsl term. They will be in session
fia week in tho DISCHARGE Of reeu-
sieees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
NINETEEN HOGS; s1142.02.

D. j. Harvey shipped nineteen hogs
to Wausau last week and returned
with check for $1142.O2, which is a
title better than $4,000 per head. In
weight they averaged 430 pounds
Hub.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06

Nine. Yone Suzuki, who is by far
the richest woman in the Orient and
probably in all the world. It is esti-
mated that Nine Suzuki made from
$3.50 .oo0, 600 to s200,o00.0oo during the
war. Her ships sail the seven seas
carrying goods of all kinds from her
many factories to markets all over the
world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
RljhnAjiE SAI.E:

St. Katherine's Guild will hold a
Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 8th, in
the Pomainyille Building, First street
north, opposite Witter Hotel. Sale
pens at 9 o'clock in the morning. 1tc.
Edward Morrill, has resigned his
position as clerk at the Beardsley Gro
:ery store and has accepted a position
with the Consolidated Water Power &
Paper Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06
BRISBANE ON WHISKEY

From his editorial in the Chicago
Record Herald:
Whiskey in quantities, at thievish
prices, is sold everywhere in this coun-
try. That is fact, But the whiskey
is drunk by those that had already the
whisky habit. It IS not being pushed
over ten thousand bars at young an5
old, urging each other to have just
one more With whisky at dollar :;
drink there is. less urging and~the TEN.
ptation to prove that you "can take it
leave It al ne" Is not 50 str 9Qg
BESIDES WHISKY and whisky seflin
are now properly elazsed as criminal
with gambling, drug using and other
vices. Whisky drinking Is no longe-
decent. and It viii not grow among the
young people. They, as a rule, never
took to opium, although it could al
ways be had at a price.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-06

Rev. Noel J. Breed, pastor of the
First Congregational church of this
city preached in the Congregational
church at yesper Sunday night.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
Oct. 2 Last Day Z,
To Pay Poll Tax
And Get A Vote

Men who wish to vote In the general
election. to be held on November q
win have TO possess q 1918 poll tax.
paid for on or before Saturday, Oct.
This liz the last date upon which poll
tax emitting the holder TO vote can be
paid, according to jerome r., Richards,
poll tax assessor and collector for
Shelby county. The law Is that voter
must have a poll tax receipt dated at
least 30 days before the election.
The 1920 poll tax did not come due
until September /, 1920. and II win
not be delinquent until December /.
1890 Consequently the 1919 poll tax is
the one on which the holder win vote
this fall
Presidential electors. state officers
legislators will be voted for this No
Vember.
A three day supplemental registration
will be held before the next election.
All persons who have changed their
place of residence since the last gen
ral registration, or the last supplement
tai registration, must register at their
new addresses, The last day OF the
three day supplemental registration
must be Mt least 20 days before the
general election day. Women. who are
required to pay no poll tax. must regis
ter. as do the men.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
PICK WINNERS IN
WOMEN'S EXHIBITS
At TRI-STATE FAIR
Early Judging Will Enable
Visitors to View Handiwork
Of Prize Takers When Fair
Opens.

Judges today started picking the win
ming exhibits In the women depart
ment Of the Til state fair With. all
competitive exhibits on hand. Il Is the
first department nd The only one 10
be Judged prior To the opening day,
While late arrivals were expected they
will BE- exhibited. but will not be eligible
for premiums
1t has been the practice to open the
women's department for receipt Of eX-
hibits at least a week before the OPEN
ing of the fair, and the Judging is
completed before the fair opens so that
handiwork. This year the department
started receiving exhibits Sept. II, and
entries closed last night All available
space in the building will be filled, ac-
ocrding to Miss Ada Harris, director.
who was being assisted yesterday and
today by number OF women who are
experts In the various sections.
Nurkmen are putting final touches to
the decorative features OF the building
and II will be complete in all details
by Saturday morning, when the gates Of
the fair VIII swing open for the eight
day exposition, the 18th held here.
Cattle Arrive.
Entries for all departments were ar
irving In numbers yesterday and to-
day, A fine herd OF Shorthorns from
Laspedexa farms. Hickory Valley, Tenn,
which viii be exhibited here and IN
Atlanta only this year, has been sta bled
in the cattle barns. j, Bright Goodbar,
Of Duntreath farms, east Of Memphis,
who will show what Is said to be one
of the finest conditioned herds Of
Polled Durhams In the country, will
have his stoc khoused before Saturday.
A special train of cattle will come here
direct from the Kentucky state fair,
and another one from the fair at Nash
vile In time for inspection by Monday
visitors.
Swine, sheep, poultry. farm imple-
ments, tractors and scores OF other
things to be featured this year. were
dribbling In today although complete
displays usually are not in place be-
fore the day preceding the opening.
Late entries poured in on every mail,
Secretary Fuller said.
The usual lunch stands and eating
places are already doing business. cater
Ing both to visitors and the gangs Of
wurkmen who are putting on fnaI
touches before Saturday Everyone con-
hected In any way with the fair now
Il pulling for week Of good wealth
er. believing that all previous records
Of the Memphis exposition VIII be shat
tered, not only as regards attendance
but the number and magnitude Of the
annusements and educational features
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22

When he had gone AIMS mysterious
woman companion whispered to her:
Don't on any account leave this room
tonight unless ! am with you"
you're as suspicious as my sister Bet
ty." Ann laughed. She's always think
ing something terrible is going to hap
pen to me I'm sure Mr. HARDWOOD is
perfect gentleman at all times, and
your suspicious are all wrong"
Some day | may tell you more. but
at present | am unable to-" the woman
answered her. as the waiter appeared
with the first course of their dinner.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22

AS they drove UP to the wayside inn
among the trees the proprietor was
awaiting them. At knowing look from
HARDWOOD he bowed low and said their
dinner was all prepared He ushered
them into a quaint little room where a
log fire was cracking merrily and
where they could look down the valley
to the twinkllng lights Of the city In
the distance.
HARDWOOD seemed familiar with the
place and had evidently been there be,
fore. But to Ann 1t was all new and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
UNION U. AT JACKSON
OPENS WITH 557 PUPILS

JACKSON. Tenn. Sept, %. tSpl)
with d total enrolment OF 557 pupils TO
date and many more matriculations 10
be made. the ensuing semester at
Union university starts off with very
propitious outlook, all indications point
ing to the most successful year since
the college was located In jackson. Or.
III. f. Waters, president Of the insu-
tuition stated today. The enrolment at
this time last year was 4S0, which Is
III less than the number of students
already matriCulnted for the current
year The total enrolment last year
was TAI, and II Is confidently, expected
that at least 500 pupils will be en-
rolled this year.
The students in attendance at the
university represent Florida, Louisiana,
North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mis-
sissippi, Texas. Arkansas, oklahoma,
Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Kentucky.
Tennessee and several foreign coun-
tries.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
ASSAULT CASE MIsTRIAL.

JACKSON. Tenn, Sept. q SpIl =
Harry Melton, Royal street merchant
went on trial Tuesday in criminal court
IN the charge Of having feioniously as
snulted Murray Homaley. young white
man, in the formers place Of business
several months ago. A m!suial en-
sued when the case was aired at the
last term Of the court and the case
was continued until the present term
Several hours were consumed TO-DAY IN
making up the petit jury to hear the
case
WIN Holiday, negro, charged with
malciously obstructing the n, G.. & St
j.. railroad. was found guilty by tho
Jury late Monday. The defendant was
not sentenced by Judge Barham. hut
the offense VI which Holiday was con
victed carries with il imprisonment in
the penitentiAry,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
WILL RUN SPECIAL TRAIN
TO "BREAK SOLID SOUTH

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Sept, 22-In
line with plans Of Republican leaders
to break the solid South" a special
train will be run through TENNESSEE
The special will carry Gov. Coolidge,
Gov Edwin p. Morrow OF Kentucky
limited States Senator Watson Of In
diana and Col. \. A. Taylor, Rcpubll
can candidate for governor OF this
state, according to message from Con
syreaanan j. Will Taylor who ls IN New
YORK making arrangements
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
Bell Fails To GiUe
Ringing" Address

Betting away from the. set program
OF an address on some business SUP
feet. the Rotary club Tuesday held a
real luncheon and entertainment at the
Hotel Chtscu. Walter Il. Bell. state
fire prevention agent, was slated 10
address the gathering out was detained
IN Nashville Several musical selections
through the courtesy Of Rotarian jesse
Houck, featured the program.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22

wonderful ooh. Just to have a home
like this" Ann exclaimed; wouldn't 1t
be wonderful
And not impossible either" said
Harwood smiling and bending over her
as he removed her wrap. MY place
UP In the Adirondacixs Is even quieter
and lovelfer than this"
At this AIMS companion gave him n
quick glance, as II trying to divine
his thoughts, but HARDWOOD only smiled,
lighted cigaret and excusing himself
for a moment said he was going out
to speak 10 the proprietor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
Taking "Arm" Out
Of Farm" Work
Is WOman's Motto

Practical demonstration Of methods
whereby the drudgery OF farm work
may be reduced Is being made at the
Shelby county district fairs by Mrs
Lee Cummings. of Kerrvillc, under the
auspices Of the Shelby county eoanSll OF
awriculture. A model kitchen Is shown
and many other labor saving devices
ava exhibited
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
JAMES COMMUNITY FAIR
WILL HAVE BABY CLINIC

The babies win have prominent
part in the program of the community
fair OF the George X. James school, to
be held Mt Eads, Thursday. one oil
the principal attractions will be baby
clintc for infants up TO three years
of age. according to Miss Mary Nc
Gowan. county agent In homo eco
Monies. .
Three well-known physicians viii
make the examinations, Or, Mitchell
and DR. Glover, of Memphis, ana l'f'
MsC,onathv. of Eads. Free conSulta-
tions will he given to mothers by pr
Gilbert Levy. Of Memphis, as to proper
diet for infants
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
JAP PREMIER HOPEFUL.

HONOLULU. Sept. 22.-Premier Nara
of Japan, in governors conference.
expressed the conviction that the diff
japan will be amicably and aatIsfac-
torily adjusted. according TO Toxic ca
bles to the Nippu jill. Japanese Ian
RGage newspaper, here. The premier
refused to comment on the California
japanese situation because the two
governments are still discussing the
problem, the advices said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-22
SOCIALIST TO SPEAK.

wall street should Be Destroyed.
Or 1t win Destroy the Republic" Is
the subject announced for a campaign
speech OF DR. J NJ Lindsey, Socialist
candidate for governor OF Tennessee,
at Court square Wednesday night az
8 o'clock The Socialists have nomi-
mated candidates for all state offices
in Tennessee this year and the party
proposes to wage an aggressive cam
m Ign