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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
JUSTICECOURT
NEWS ITEMS
COULDN'T
ssCON" THE COURT

Charged with blocking the crossing
on Grand avenue in excess of the five
minutes prescribed by the city ordl-
nance covering that offense, Conduc-
tor T. F. Neville, of the C. & N. w
Ry. entered a plea of guilty before
Justice w. H. Gets on Thursday and
paid & fine of $500 and costs.
Police officer VIM. Berg arrested
him for the offense. Neville told the
Judge that he had not been informed
of the statute, and had a student
''brakie" who was also unaware of the
law. give heard talk like that before,
declared Judge Gets, as, he pronoun-
ced sentence. "You may be Il condue-
tor, but you can't "con" me"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
BRIERE ONLY ONE
OUT FOR MAYOR

So far there has been no rush of
candidates to get into the race for
mayor at the April city elections and
Mayor Chas E. Briere seems to have
the field to himself.
Alderman Otto Roenius, who has
been frequently mentioned as a posi-
BILE opponent to Mr.. Briere, has an
nounced that he is a candidate for re-
election from the Fourth ward and
therefore will probably not come out
for mayor.
1t has been rumored also that the
laboring men, combining with the So
cialists might place ticket IN the
field,but as yet no one has come out.
Joe Norton is most frequently men
toned as the favorite in this race, but
so far he has refused to commit him.
self. Another man who has been men,
toned as head for the labor ticket
is Ed. Lipke. President of the Grand
Rapids Labor Council, but Mr.. Lipke
stated to day that there was nothing
to it, as he did not want the job. He
states, however, that the labor inter
ests here will place some men in the
field
Justice f. n. Pomainville, City
Treasurer Louis Schall, and Assessor
Clark Lyons are all out for re-elec-
tion, and most of the aldermen whose
terms expire will go before the peo
pie for endorsement.
In the meantime the political pot i:
commencing to boil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
RUTH KINNEY
NOW ASKS
MORE MONEY

On demurr by defendants attorneys
Chas. E. Briere and A J. Crowns, the
Nekoosa- Edwards Paper companyyes-
terday dismissed as to the two unions
named as defendants in the ,slander
suit filed by Miss Ruth Kinney sueing
Local No. SO International Brother
hood of Papermakers, and Local No.
72 Pulp, Sulphite & Paper Workers, as
it was shown that it is not possible to
proceed against union or organiza-
tion in Wisconsin on the grounds al
legged, but that the action must be
brought against the individual mem
bers
Attorney T. w. Brazeau in dismiss
ing as to the two labor bodies amend
ed the complaint, which originally ask
ed damages in the sum of $4,000 to
read damages in the sum of $4,000
AS this gives the defense an addi-
tional twenty days to answer, the case
will not be tried at the March term of
court
The suit was brought by the paper
company on behalf of Miss Kinney,
an employee, because of placard
hung in the window of union hall in
Nekoosa, which defined her as "Petti-
coat Scab." together with other SIAN
derous expressions of contempt. The
Kinney girl, was employed in the
phone Office in Nekoosa at the time
of the strike last summer, but later
entered the employ of the Nekoosa
mill at the time when work was re-
sumed there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
POISON WHISkEY KILLS TWO

A few "coroner's cocktails were
served at a little midnight party at
Elroy not many days since, the per-
sons present partaking of what they
thought to be good private stock left
over from the days prior to July /. AS
a result Ray Hart, banker and Mrs.
Nellie Ward are dead, and Frank Bor-
chard a Chicago railroad man who
brought the liquor to Elroy is under
arrest charged with murder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
TENSE DRAMA WITH
RUSSELL AS FOX STAR

The triangle is discarded in the
new William Russell picture, "Sa-
cred Silence;" a fourth person is in
volved in the tense dramatic situation
which is the theme of the story This
is the first William Fox production in
which Mr.. Russell appears as the star.
1t will come to the Palace Theatre on
Saturday.
''Sacred Silence" deals with an alb
sorbing phase of social life at an army
post and is based upon that startling
stage play, "The Deserter," which had
so sucessfull career on Broadway. A
supporting cast of unusual excellence
is announced for this drama.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
MRS. WITTIG DEAD

Mrs. Bertha Wittig, of Vesper died
in st. Joseph's hospital, Marshfield,
Monday, following short illness. The
remains were taken to Oshkosh, where
the funeral services and interment viii
be held. Surviving her are her hus-
band Charles Wittig, of Vesper, and
one son.. Walter Scott of Oshkosh. Two
step children, Edwin and Esther Wit
tig of this city also survive her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
BIRTHS

Alderman and Mrs. j. r. Lynch are
the proud parents Of an infant son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Binneboese an
nounee the arrival of a lusty son, born
Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
FRENCH MEMORIAL
SERVICES SUNDAY

Though a disappointingly small
crowd were present at the Armory
Sunday to witness the presentation of
the French Memorials to the nearest
relatives Of those who paid the su-
preme sacrifice in the worlds war, a
strong and impressive program was
rendered, and fitting tribute paid to
the boys who laid down their lives
Promptly at p m. Bugler Gilbert
Helm sounded the notes of assembly
and a guard of honor marched to their
station, the table on which lay the
tributes from the Republic of France.
Composing the guard were: Corp. F.
| Moulton, A. c. Truitt, Y. Bornick, F.
Lynn, E. w. Knapp, Geo. Weingarten,
J. Sayles. The men were in uniform
and were armed with rifles.
AS the sound of the bugle died "a
way, the choir, led by Mrs. Edgar Kel-
logg, sang an anthem, and Father
Reding rose and offered a few words
of prayer for the boys who had paid
the last full measure of devotion to
their flag.
AS one of the speakers, Father Red
ing told of the significance of the day,
and divided American history into
three important epochs. He spoke
I
touchingly of the sacrifice made by
the men in Khaki, and urged his hear
er not to forget what had been done.
Attorney T. w. Brazeau, compared
| the returned service men Of today
with the Order of Cincinnatus, of
which Washington was. member.
| Composed of soldiers of the Revolu
tion it saved the nation a century and
| a quarter ago The American Legion
today would aid in bringing America
thru the crisis following the war just
closed
AS a fitting close to the program
ito the Colors' was sounded, the guard
of honor executing parade, rest and
coming to present arms as retreat was
| blown.
The service men whose families will
have these memorials are:
Private Gustave Closuit
Corporal Paul Pazurek.
Private Charles R. Hagerstrom.
Private Henry Lipsitz.
Private Charles w. Bulgrin.
Private Edward Semenski.
Private Fred Bruderli.
Private Paul MANI.
Private Frederick I. Case.
Private Archie Hamel.
Private Ole Peterson.
Private Eugene Cyril Timlin.
Private Carl Alvin Lindstrom.
Private Harry Palmer.
Private Jack A. Tosch.
Lieut.. John Buckley.
AP. S. Lucas Frank Jackan.
i Private Julius A Budde.
AP. S. Robert Perry Higgins.
! Private George Babcock.
Corporal Lawrence J. Akey.
Private Robert Coates.
Private Alex Grundkowski.
Private Lucius Boltwood.
Private Edward LANCER.
Private Valentine Weber.
Private Max Gewanski.
Private Harold Kristian Larsen.
, Private Alvin Albert Miller.
Private William kallman
Private Ignace Gus. Brostowicz.
Lieut.. Frances E. Potts.
Private John P Fischer.
Private. George Viertel.
Private Alvin Wmegarden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26

ter Carriers on July 5, at Merrill
Those elected were: A. lockwood, r
Timm, Ed Kennedy, and E. Miller
The alternates elected were: D. Rob
inson Of Arpin, Gus. Fiegel, Leo Fab
renbach, and Martin Jackson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
years and also a member of the state
assembly one term.
Was School Teacher

/ years and also member of the state
assembly one term.
Was School Teacher
Mrs. .Pfiffner's girlhood was spent at
Meehan station and her education,
which was begun in Grand Rapids,
was continued at St. Stephens par
ochial school in Stevens Point then a
boarding school, and at the Oshkosh
Normal. After her course at the Osh-
kosh Normal she taught in the Woods
school near Meehan for time and still
later for several years in the Fourth
ward public school in Stevens Point
She was married in September, 1884,
to E. ]. Pffner, the ceremony taking
place at Grand Rapids. Stevens Point
has since been the family home
Mrs. Pfffner's health had not been
good for many years, but her kindly
accomplishing nature remained unim-
paired to the end, her thoughts being
more concerned with the welfare of
others than of herself. Friends viii
share with the relatives the sorrow
occasioned by her death.
The Surviving Relatives.
Surviving Mrs. Pfffner are her hus-
band, one of Stevens Points promin-
ent lumber men; three children, Joseph
Roe Pfffner, the present district at
+o7,,o,y Of Dorto 90 oo,,p+y Iar,oo Mo-,
han Pfffner, who is associated with
his father in the lumber business, and
Mrs. Joseph Gallagher of Milvaa-
kee; her age edDfather, James Meehan,
who is seriously i'll at his home in
Milwaukee, and three sisters and one
brother, Mrs. L. NJ. Rounds of Blaine,
Wash, who has been in the city fer
several weeks, Mrs. H. A Scott and
Miss Norah Meehan of Milwaukee and
Raymond w. Meehan of St. Paul. Mrs.
Pffner's older brother, James Nee
han, Jr died at Minneapolis two years
ago.
Mrs. Pfiffner's Funeral
several nu1luFeQ IrlGUQS Oh Jlle IdJo
Mrs. E. J. Pfffner attended this be-
loved lady's. funeral Wednesday, ser
vices being conducted at $50 O'Clock
at ST. Joseph's church by Rev. Jas. C.
Hogan, pastor of st. Stephens congre-
cation. Father Hogan paid short
but fitting tribute to the worth of the
deceased, who was one of Stevens
Points best citizens Those who served
as pallbearers and consigned the body
to it's last resting place in ST. Ste
phen's cemetery were James Welch,
7. F. Cauley, C. H. Mase, J. J. Pfffner,
Dr.. c. Won Neupert, Jr., and R. A..
Cook.
Relatives and friends who came from
a distance included Ray Meehan of
st. Paul, Miss Nora Meehan of Mil
waukee, sister and brother of decedent;
Charles Pfiffner and Mrs. Maria Pill
maier of Dubuque, Ia, and Gerald
Fritzsinger of Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-26
Church NOTES

Christian Science Church
Sunday Service-10:45 A. NJ
Wednesday evening, Testimonial
meeting 7:45 o'clock
Lesson Subject-Christ Jesus.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22
ELEVEN JUDGES TO SIT
IN THE WORLD COURT

London, July 17.-After a month
Of labor the international jurists, in
GLIDING Elihu Root, who have been
sitting at the Hague have virtually
completed the draft of their scheme
for a permanent international court
of justice. 1t will be presented to
the league Of nations within a fort
night.
Unlike the original supporters of
the league of nations, Mr.. Root en-
tered the conference with definite
and concrete views and he was able
to convince his colleagues without
difficulty. The American lawyer
has become a strong supporter Of the
league, as will be shown when the
official announcement is made of his
plan for a permanent court.
The Hague court IS to consist of
II judges and four alternates, serv-
ing nine years and sitting permanent
" at the Hague. They will settle
purely legal questions between the
nations and act as a complement to
the existing court Of arbitral justice,
These justices will be named by
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22
IN MEMORIAM

In kind remembrance Of my friend
and patient, Mr.. L. E. Greer, who
passed away this July 20, 1920.
In the graveyard softly sleeping,
Where the flowers gently wave,
Lies the one we loved most dear
In his silent lonely grave.
Peaceful be your sleep, dearest
friend;
1t is sweet to breath your name;
In the last few DAYS of life we knew
you;
We loved YOU most dearly,
In death we do the same.
Softly nv THOUGHTS wander to a
grave 50 cold and deen
To hope and loved ones 50 sad
and sweet.
Manv silent PRAYERS were prayed
While others were asleep.
God took-hirn to live above:
His wav we do not understand.
Brit we can trust His boundless love.
Which reaches out over sea aud
land.
May all rest in peace
A FRIEND.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22
PHELAN NoTEs


Mrs. Matte Waddell is reported
sick
Mr.. and Mrs. H. hi Roach, Of Mem
phis, are on a visit to relatives at
this place.
Messrs. R. W. Richardson and R.
T. Virgins left Saturday for Mem
phis, where they will in the future
make their home.
Miss Fay Massey has returned
from a visit to relatives in Memphis.
Miss Annie Laurie Dowdy came
down from Memphis Sunday on a
short visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. M. Dowdy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keltner, Of Rose
mark, spent the weekend with rela-
tives in this place.
Mrs. Thomas Addison who has
been visiting her son, Mr.. Warner
Addison, has returned to her home
in Covington
Miss Barbara Wright spent several
DAYS last week with her aunt, Mrs.
]. R. Richardson, Of Dancyville.
Preaching next Sunday afternoon
at the Methodist church by the
pastor, Rev. L. r. Wadsworth.
Fpworth League meets next Sun
day evening at o'clock.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22
WITHOUT APOLOGIES TO
BEN KING.

If | should stumble and fall some
day
And you should come and bending
down above me say,
with sob in your soft, sweet voice
And tear in those tender eyes, so
bright, so choice)
That night was closing over me, the
end was near.
And that all those who knew me
were thinking
The same darned thing that I'd
been drinking
A stronger beverage than Hives
root beer.
! say if you should run across me
some time
When worn and tired, besmirched
with previous crime,
And even suggest that I had touched
drop
OF ANYTHING stronger than soda pop,
I'D stop
Right in nv mad career and ask you
where. oh! where
Such dreams were born, what atmos-
phere
Produced vision Of whiskey, gin or
beer?
And if YOU told me. I'd--I'd buy a
ticket there.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22

the permanent arbitral court Of four
jurists for each nation represented.
This court viii be requested to form
one group, who in turn viii be re-
quested to make their selection after
a consultation with the highest judi
cial authorities Of their countries,
such as the supreme court.
Mr.. Root had q plan which was con-
sidered the best solution offered
hitherto. There had been a conflict
between the big and little powers,
neither desiring to be under the dom
ination Of the other. Mr.. Root held
that the league had brought about
an equality Of the sta1es through the
organization Of the council and as
sembly.
The former consists Of representa-
tives of the large powers and the
latter is made up Of representatives
of all states, who act as final re-
pository Of international authority.
He suggested that the list Of candi-
dates prepared by the court Of arbit-
raj justice should be submitted to the
council and assembly and vote Ia
ken by both bodies, those receiving
a majority to be declared selected as
judges.
In case of a deadlock Mr.. Root sug-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22
BIG PICNIC

The second annual picnic at Glenn
Springs Summer Resort, situated 8
miles northwest of Park Field and
30 miles from Memphis. will be
given on Tuesday, August 10. Don't
fail to attend this picnic, for it will
be one of the largest and best Of the
season.
Glenn Springs has become known
for its good picnics. Don't forget the
dase, August 10. Public invited.
The privileges for the refreshment
stands, as well as other concessions,
viii be let out on July 81 at the
Springs at 4 pm. to the highest and
best bidder. Come and put in your
bids.
A picture show will be given, every
Saturday night at the Springs.
A. B. BLAYDES, Proprietor.
Baltimore Building, Memphis, Tenn.
Jly22-3w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22
SUCCESSFUL PICNIC
AT GLENN SPRINGS

The big picnic given at Glenn
Springs last Tuesday, the 1871,
proved to be quite a success. The
best of order prevailed. There were
several thousand people in attend
ance, people from the State Of Ar
kansas, Memphis and all parts Of
Upton county being present The
people came to spend dav Of
pleasure with their baskets filled
with good things to eat. Some en-
joyed boating, swimming. dancing
and the picture show. while Others
enjoyed looking at the beautiful seen
cry and listening to the music
which was furnished by Stewards
band of Memphis.
When the gravel road Is finished.
running from Mason to Richardson's
landing, Glenn Springs will be one of
the main picnic centers Of the county
as well as a summer resort.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22

gested that three members If the
council and three Of the assembly
meet and discuss a basis Of agree
ment. Should a deadlock still exist
he suggested those judges already
alaetad ehaala ealAeA Aka s.Assaasss..ss
NASNtSA cnNuEA eNAEIt the AEEHuAHtfIE
members Of the court. His scheme is
believed to have settled the diff
Guilty Of an agreement between the
large and small powers.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22
''How | Cleared the Mill Of Rats" BY
J. Tucker, r. /.

AS nightwatchman, believe / have
seen more rats than any man. Dogs
wouldn't dare 90 near them. Got 81
package Of Rat-Snap; inside Of six
weeks cleared them all out. Killed
them by the score every night Guess
the rest were scared away. III never
be without Rat-Snap." Three sizes,
25c, Soc, S100. Sold and guaranteed
By I. II. LoWenhaupt & Co. and Union
DRUG Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22
MEETING OF MT. CARMEL
CHRISTIAN ENDEAYOR

The Mt. Carmel Christian En-
deavor Society meets every Sunday
evening at 1880. Everybody is in
vited. Special meeting Sunday,
July %. Interesting program as
sured, Topic; Every Christian
Missionary"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERsHTP

The partnership Of White & Pane.
plumbers, has been dissolved. will
continue in the plumbing business
and will appreciate continuation Of
the patronage Of the public.
(8ily3wl G. w. WHITE.
Sir Herbert Samuel receives a sal
airy of $4,000 year as high COM
missioner for Palestine.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-07-22

Don't forget the time and place--begins Saturday,
O'Bryan & Beasley's Store.
Alb. COBB Assignee
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-07
WILSON TO ISSUE
CALL FOR MEETING
NO DOUBT BUT THAT PRESIDENT
RETARY OF STATE

Washington. Jan (By Associated
PHess)-President Wilson will no
doubt issue the call for the first
meeting Of the league of nat ons I'm
der the peace treaty when the treat.
is actually in effect through the eX
change of ratifcations of three Of thy
allied powers and Germany, Under
Secretary OF State Polk said today.
Il think there is hardly a doubt
that the President VII issue I've CALI
Mr.. Polk said ''n view of the fact
that he is especially charged with
this duty by the treaty and it has
nothing to do with ratification by the
United States"
Mr. Polk added that he had so adj
vised Premier Clemenceau and the
other entente premiers when he was
in Paris as head OF the American
peace mission. when asked whethel
the President would issue the call.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-07
MEX|CANS KILL
TWO AMERICAN
TWO OIL MEN ARE MURDERED IN
TAMPiCo DISTRICT, ACCORD
ING TO ADVICES

Washington. Jan. 6 (By Associated
Press The receipt by the state de-
partment this afternoon of adyices
that two more American oil men, r.
J. Roney and Earl Bowlcs. had been
murdered by Mexicans in the Tam
pico district, was followed by instruc-
tioEs to the American embassy. at
Mexico City, to urge the Mexican gov
ernment to take every possible step
to capture and punish the mardefers.
This makes nineteen AE'er cans
killed in the Tampico district since
April, 1917. The American consul,
at Mazatlan. reported that two blue
jackets were arrested there after q
street fight and sentenced to two
months. their sentences dated from
November ~ and they are to be re-
eased January II.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-07
TO PROTEST WRE'sKlNG
OF A. B. g. A. RAILROAD

Albert NJ Smith, Secretary of the
Board Of Trade, will leave this morn
ing for Fitzgerald to attend meeting
OF the executive heads and members
OF civic organizations which has been
called to take place in that city today
in protest against the wreck ng of
the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic
railroad. Mayor Hopkins Yesterday
received request that Brunswicl,
be represented both by the Mayo"
and Council and the Board of Trade.
Mr. Smith. however, VII represent
both as the status of Brunswick is
already we'll known on the provost
ton. It is probable that the result
of the meeting today will be ar
reaching in its results
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-07
GREEN DEFEND
ACTION Of MINES
TERNATlONAL SECTY. SAYS
WAS ONLY ERNAT'VE
OF DSASER

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 6 (Bv Asso'
ciated Defending the action
of himself and acting President Lewis
in agreeing to accept President vii
sons proposal for settlement OF the
soft coal strike, William Green, in
ternational secretary of the pnltec
Mine Workers of America, declared
at the convention today that it was
the only alternative between "disas-
ter and defeat for the miners organl
zation.
BcthLew:s and Green said that the
acceptance of the Presidents propo
sal meant that the miners would ablae
by the decision of the President $
commission. The convention will vote
tomorrw the qiest.n affirming the
acceptance the proposal.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-07
MRS. SUSAN LAWRENCE
PASSES AWAY YESTERDAY

Mrs. Susan Lawrence, 81 years 0l
age died early yesterday morning at
the res 'dence of her daughter, Mrs
George w. Asbell. 1910 Mansfield St.
after an illness OF several months.
Mrs. Lawrence was we'll known in
Brunsick and has a large circle OF
friends who deeply mourn er death
She was for many years devout
member Of the Presbyterian Church.
Besides her daughter. Mrs. Asbetl.
Mrs Lawrence is survived by her
nephew, Ernest H. HOuseman, of At
lanta and formerly of this city.
jThe funeral services will be con-
Quoted this morning at 1880 from
the residence of Mrs Asbell, 1910
Mansfield street, Rev. F. D. Thomas
officiating. The interment will be
in Palmetto cemetery, the following
being pallbearers: A. NJ. Way. G. A.
Tayor, Edwin Dart. Guy Hackets,
Claude Dart, T. J. Wright