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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
RAPIDS 2S; MOSINEE 10

In game filled full of thrilling in
cidents, and which was fight from
whistle to whistle, the Hagerstrom
Post basketeers gave the Mosinee
Legian team fine trimming, % to 10
at the Lincoln gym Saturday night.
The style of play was the slam bang
type all the way thru. 1t was no AL
phonse and CASTOR affair, and the
spectators were brought to their feet
time and time again by the vim and
pep with which both sides were ami
mated. Grand Rapids now has two
games to their credit, and is seeking
other worlds to subdue. Manager
Knapp issues defy to any Legion
team in the state who want to take
the local gang on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
RESIGNS AFTER LONG SERVICE

Peter McCamley, for 25 years sup
erintendent of the poor in Grand Rap
ids has rendered his resignation to
Mayor Chas E. Briere last Saturday
;tating as his reason, the increased
work and responsibilities of the Of
fee, coupled with need of attention to
his own private affairs prevented him
from devoting sufficient time to his
9fficial duties.
Mr.. McCamley came to Grand Rap
ids in 1857, and has been a resident of
the community since that date. He has
been a member of the county board
for a number of terms, representing
not only the Second ward, where he
resides, but in former years sat on
the board as member for the First
ward.
AS Superintendent of the poor, he
has rendered signal service and per-
formed the duties of his Office efficient
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
GROOM TO Be
LOSES FINGER
COUPLING CARS

While switching in the yards at
Blair, Thursday last week, Harold
True, a G. B. & W. brakeman, known
in Grand Rapids, sustained the loss of
a little finger, and had the rest of the
hand badly crushed when it was caught
in the bumper while coupling cars.
Mr. True was engaged in fixing cou-
ping pin, and thru some mistake the
engineer kicked car in without warn
ing, causing the accident.
The accident coming at this time
has it's unfortunate side as it occur
red only a week in advance of the date
scheduled for his marriage to Miss
Clara Waterman, charming and pop
ular girl in this city. Despite it, how
ever, the young folks proceeded with
the ceremony, which was planned for
Wednesday of this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04

Government supervision of railroads
is over, and at midnight Sunday, the
four lines entering the city of Grand
Rapids, along with the remaining 226
railways of the country passed from
under the control of the United States,
ending one of the most costly expert
ments ever attempted in the history of
the nation.
With the passing of government con
troll, private ownership is resumed
and the roads become competing lines
at least theoretically once more. Now
when a road needs new cars, new rails
new engines, or the employees want
more pay-well at least it doesn't
come out of the taxpayers pocket di-
rectly. There is slight chance that
the stockholder will have to divvy up
for some of these items.
A good many millions were expend-
ed on the rail lines during the past
two years, the same being charged off
to war expense. It is to be hoped that
the owners will make good use of the
money that was so lavishly expended
for them, and that we may be usher
ed into a new and better era of trans
portation, at something like pre-war,
prices.
All restrictions in effect formerly
are now removed, local agents state,
and shipments are accepted for all
points.
At Nekoosa and Port Edwards the
500 and the Northwestern will pro-
badly reopen the ticket offices. Agent
Heger of this city states that the lat
ter road will do so. and Agent Atwood
of the 500 expects to be so instructed
within few days. Service to the pa
per mill villages was discontinued dur
ing the war.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
CIIYS FIRST
MOTOR EXHIBIT
HUGE SUCCESS

Grand Rapids went over the top in
great style last week with the best
and largest Automobile and Tractor
Show in Wisconsin, given this season
outside of Milwaukee, when the doors
of the armOry were thrown open to the
public at 2 p. m. on Thursday asst.
Indeed as far as quality in concern
ed, the show given in this city, which
closed Sunday was every bit as good
as the one held in Juneau Hall, in
the, Brewery City earlier in the sea-
son. at is every bit as good" Wis
itor was heard to remark, at looks
like bit of Juneau Hail."
Thruout the four days of the show
the patronage was up to and little
above the expectations of the dealers
in this city who had sponsored the ex-
hibition. There was fair sized crowd
on the opening day and the aisles of
the Armory were we'll crowded with
prospective buyers, and those merely
wishing to see the displays the same
night.
There were quite a number of visit
ors from out of town and scores of
farmers living within radius of ten
to twenty miles of Grand Rapids were
interested spectators of the demonstra-
tions of the several types of tractors
at the show
Exhibitors at the show were:
Krieger Auto Mach. Co.:Wadhams
Oil; Phi. Gross Hardware Co.; J. A.
Staub, electrical equipment; Nash
Hardware Co., Overland; Johnson &
Hill Co., Samson tractors; Wis. Auto
Supply Co., Thermoid tires and Anco
supplies; J P. O'Connell, Hupmobiles;
Lindsey Mcmillan Co., Delco Oil;
Prentiss- -Wabers Co. auto cook stoves:
Ebbe's Garage, REQ and Chevrolet;
Schill Motor Co., Cadillac and Buick.
Daily Music Co., Edison and Bruns-
wick monographs; Riverside Garage,
MITCHELL Marshfield Electric Co.,
Delco lights; Ragan Auto Sales Co,
Nash and Dodge cars; Western Mo
ter Supply Co., accessories and Glenn
mons Auto Supply Co., jobbers of ac-
cessories; Jensen & Anderson, Ford
cars and Fordson Tractor agents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
ELECT VICE-COMMANDER

James F. Knapp, was elected to fill
the unexpired term of Myron Hill, as
vice-commander of Charles Hager-
strom Post No. 9 at the regular semi
monthly meeting of the post in For
ester's Hall, Thursday night.
Mr.. Hill, who was elected to the of
flee in August, resigned owing to the
press of other business, and the fact
that he is absent from the city at
present.
Plans for giving home talent
show, or some other form of entertain
ment in the near future were talked
of. On March 18th, the members of
the post will be served an oyster sup
per in Forester's hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
HEADS SOIL ASSOCIATION

L. L. Ferguson was reelected
president of the Wood County Branch
of the Wisconsin Soil Improvement
association at their annual meeting
held in this city Saturday, when far
mers from every part of Wood county
gathered and discussed the soil prob
lens which Wood county farmers are
facing. Other officers elected are:
B. NJ. Vaughan, vice president.
R. A. Wagers, secretary.
W. J. Taylor, treasurer.
Vice presidents will be appointed by
the officers in every town in Wood
county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
HOUSES SCARCE
RENTS SHY HIGH

After a year of agitation, Grand
Rapids finds itself worse off for suit
able dwelling, apartments and lodg-
ings to house its population than ever,
Last year, the U. c. T. Council, in
q well meaning spirit attempted to
launch a building and loan associa-
tion here. They got their ship in the
water, so to speak, but it wouldn't
float. There was not great deal of
interest in the proposition, although
practically everyone admitted that the
idea was good one. Persons with
money to invest, however, declined to
come across. Maybe the thing didn't
promise large enough returns. Any
way it didn't take.
Lately there has been more talk "a
bout the building and loan idea. 1t is
to be hoped that something will come
of it and that it won't end where it
started in talk. Talk is cheap, but it
takes money to make carpenters drive
nails hours per day, with time and
a half FOR overtime.
And by the way, there are two big
items in building, material and labor
The builder pays high for both today,
and sometimes it is hard to get either
at any price. What we mean is that
there were not many houses put up IN
Grand Rapids last year and most OF
the real carpenters and. some more that
were just carrying tool kit, went tc
GAINESVILLE, attracted by bonanZs
wages. Largely they are still there
or will be when work opens up strong
Like everyone else they are after the
money, and they won't work here a
the old time scale when they can carr
more elsewhere.
Grand Rapids needs new houses
needs them bad, but unless individuals
with what the "doughboys" tern
''beaucoup jack" can see profits il
building for renting purposes, the sit
uation will not be alleviated and tn
city won't grow until such time a
there are more houses. People com
ing here to locate won't sleep in tn
park.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
LEAP FROM
TRAIN OUTWITS
PURSUIT

Leaping thru the window of nas-
senger coach, travelling at a high rate
OF speed, Eugene Wellner, aged IA
Brandon, made good his escape from
a Marathon county officer SATURDAY.
when the latter was taking the bow
to Wausau to hold him until the arrival
OF an officer from Fond du Lac.
Wellner had been working at Mosi.
nee, and Saturday was arrested in re-
sponse to wire from Fondy. While
the train carrying him to Wausau was
between Schofeld and Rothschild the
boy arising from his seat jumped thru
a window glass and all, landed safe
ly, and escaped immediate pursuit. The
train was halted, but no trace of him
was found.
Monday Sheriff Bluett. was noti-
he'd of the escape, and while changinp
cars at Junction City saw bov ans
wering Wellner's description climb off
a freight train. He proved to be the
train jumper. When questioned the
boy told Sheriff Bluett that he did not
Ike the Marathon county deputy. who
IS a Socialist, and made up his mind
he would show him up.
According to Sheriff Bluett, though
the boy says he is only IA years old.
he appears to be much older, and has
beat his way all over the country. and
has not been at home for several
years. Sheriff Bluett left the bow
handcuffed in charge of an officer at
Junction City
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
PAY HIGH TAXES

City Treasurer Louis Schall closed
his tax books at the city hall March
1st, the last day the books were open,
and those who are delinquent will now
have to pay up at the Office of the
county treasurer, and pay the fine of
2 per cent to the city and three per
cent to the county.
The largest amount of taxes paid in
by any one firm or individual this year
according to Mr. Schall is SS4, 900 paid
by the Consolidated. Collections or
Friday amounted to s125, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
BOOK REVIEW

In book review published by the
Pioneer Press, Sunday last, they COM
ment on Geo. w. Paulus' recent dis
play in the art galleries as follows:
Illumination
ILLUMINATION: BEING THE
WORK OF GEORGE w. PAUL
U.s." by Stella j. Paulus, Grand
Rapids, Wis, 1919. 33 p.
Those who are not acquainted with
the artistic life of the Middle West
will be astonished at this story of
the work which is being done by Mr..
George w. Paulus in the little town
of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
1t includes chapters on the history
of the art of book illumination dur
ing the middle ages and on the prac-
tical problems of the illustrator 1t
is an interesting souvenir of the ex-
hibit of the work of Mr.. Paulus
which st. Paul citizens recently had
the good fortune to see.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
NEW PHONE LINE

Ten men and one team started Mon
to string an additional telephone line
between this city and Stevens Point
for the Wisconsin Telephone company.
The gang is working directly east of
Grand Rapids at present. On account
of the increase in the number of calls
between the Grand Rapids exchange
and the Stevens Point Office, and also
the increased traffic eastward, the in
stallation of new line has been need
ed for some time When it is complet-
ed service between the two cities will
be greatly improved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
THIS SHOULD INTEREST OTHER
WOMEN

"My kidneys We're giving me trou-
BILE for some time" writes Mrs. L.
Gibson. 18th and Edison St., LaJunta.
Colo. 81 took Foley Kidney Pills and
they helped me right away" Back
ache, pains in sides, sore muscles, are
rheumatic twinges and always tired
feeling" are symptoms Of kidney trou-
BILE. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
RITYS NEW MACHINERY

Herschleb's Bakery has purchased
a new flour sitter and a cake mixer.
the new machinery being received and
is now being installed. When it is put
into operation the output of the es-
tablishment will be materially in
creased. Captain Herschleb is also
planning to remodel the interior of the
shop, by placing glass doors between
the various departments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method of expressing
our sincere and heartfelt thanks to
cur neighbors and friends for their
kindly sympathy in the recent illness
of our beloved wife and mother, and
for all kindnesses extended during her
illness and death.
Yours respectfully,
August Lefelbein,
Mr.. and Mrs A. C. MI
Ter, and Charles Lefel-
bein
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
MARSHFIELD TAKES TOURNEY

Grand Rapids cleaned up Stevens
Point, three games to none, but was
trimmed by Marshfeld three out of
four in the inter-city bowling con-
tests rolled off on the Elks alleys Sun
day afternoon and evening.
Spaulding of Marshfeld was high
man of the night with score of 238
The following table shows the way
the scores stood.
field No. i.
G. R. No. l won from Marshfeld No. /
G. R. No. lost to Marshfeld No. ]
G. r. No. lost to Marshfeld No. ]
G. R. No. 4 lost to Marshfeld No. /
Norningtons won from st. Point No ]
Cubs won from Stevens Point No z
Thompsons won from st. Point No
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
NEW CONCERN LOCATES HERE

The Marshfield Electric company,
one of the exhibitors at the auto show
which closed here Sunday night, will
open branch shop in Grand Rapids
The new Offices will be located at 232
Second street north and will be in
charge Of A. r. Merwin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04

learned that strike was on. Judg-
ment was obtained by these men in
the court of Judge E. N. Pomainville.
but his decision was appealed from.
Goggins, Brazeau & Goggins repre-
sent the Paper company and w. s.
Atwood, of Stevens Point, the men.
Thls case is scheduled, but it is doubt
full if it comes to trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
LENTEN SERVICES AT CHURCHES

Union Lenten services will be held
oy seven of the protestant churches
OF the city commencing March IA. and
closing March 21, exclusive of Satur-
day night. All of the meetings are to
be held IN the First Moravian church
on the west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
BUYS PARTNERS INTEREST

John Jackan has purchased the IN
terest of Nick Tomsyck who was for
merly associated with him in the firm
of JackaG & Tomsyck, grocers in up
per Grand avenue, and will conduct
the business alone IN the future. The
change of ownership was made pub
lie or Thursday Mr. Tomsyck will
engage in farming near this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
500 LINE TRAINS
BACK ON SCHEDULE

Announcement is made by the 500
Line of the restoration of trains Nos.
5 and 6, on the main line on March
Sth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
BUILDING
SOLD TOOTTO
SIEWERT MONDAY

One of the largest realty deals in
Grand Rapids business property that
has been made in several months past
was consumated Monday, when it was
announced that Otto Siewert had ac-
quired the Lyons Block at Grand and
Third avenues from its former owner
Clark Lyons.
The building in question stands on
what is credited to be the busiest
corner in the city. 1t is a two story
brick structure, the ground floor be-
ing occupied by Church's Drug Store,
Sutor's Confectionery. and the Peo-
pies Cash & Cary store belonging to
Tony Peerenboom. The second floor
is given over to offices and apartments.
the occupants being, Boles Realty Co.,
DR.. E. ]. Clark, DIR. A. L. Ridgman, w.
II. Carey, Eddie Stanke and John Wal
lock.
An Old Landmark.
1t is one of the oldest business
structures in the city, being erected
in 1879, and for years was known as
the Lyon Hotel. Later it was remod-
eled into the present building.
Mr.. Siewert recently retired from
the firm of Siewert & Edwards, and it
may be that he will engage in business
IN some line in his new property. How
ever, he has so far refused to make
public any plans that he may have in
this regard.
While the purchase price has not
been announced, it is stated on infor-
nation believed to be reliable that the
j consideration was $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-04
May Try Damage Suits.

Among the jury cases, there is lit
tie of interest, in the entire list of Al
separate actions Included in these
cases are the Is actions for damages
against the Nekoosa- Edwards Paper
Company by workmen transported
from Minneapolis to Stevens Point,
and who refused to work when they
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-11-19
Birthday Surprise Party

Lowell Duncan, one of Wcston'a
mont popular young men, reached the
aye Of twcnty.oHr years last Mon-
day aud bccRmc the innoocnt victim
" M unexpected observance In his
honor at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ivcn 0'IIarra. When "Pody" went to
the house at the usual evening hour
and In his usual work n day attire,
he found n Jovial company Of young
people, dressed In their best. 10 well
come him. a most delightful evening
was passed with games and music
for diversions. and two-eoursc
luncheon was served Those present
were: Misses Lottie Brandt, Esther
Davis. Eliza and Vira Morrison,
Wavel 01larra and Ruby Price;
Mrs. Frank Smith; McSSrs. Rulon
Smith Carl Brandt. Carmen Oliver.
Darwin Hall. Herman o'ilHrra, Lyle
Webb. LeAer o'llnrra and Lowell
Duncan.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-11-19
CITl bF SEDASTOPUL
FALLS TO BOlSHEvIEI
Reds Wipe Out Wrangel's Army
and Master Whole Grim.
can Peninsula.

constantinoplc. Tho army Of Gen
bfal wransel. the antl'bolshovik lead
or In south Russia. has been wiped out
and n number of his generals have
committed suicide,
A mob IN sebAs,opol has pillagcd
the American Red CroAH stocks,
Thirteen thousand refugees have ar
rived here from sebaHtopol. but be
cause OF the lack OF accommodations
In the city. they arc still aboard ships
mppred IN the BosphoruH,
sozgral thousand more are due here.
and II Ia understood 10000 have been
permitted to take passage from the
Crimean city. II was foand imposai'
BILE to provide ships for the entire
population OF 10000. Two thousand
wounded mon also have arrived and
have been distributed among tho
French and Russian hospitals
sebaStopol foil 20 the Russian sovie,
forces at o'clock Sunday evening
after tho evacuation plans had been
fully carried out. according 10 word
received here. General WTangcl. II 10
stated. was the last 10 leave. going
aboard the cruiser Korniloff. eheered
by his troops.
A fire which originated through an
accident destroyed tho highly valuable
stores OF tho American Red Gross at
Rebattopol. A portion Of tho goods OF
The American foreign trade corpora
tlon and other foreign flrma was SaV'
cd. Tho American Red Cross at Con
Hianliuopio Ia aiding the refugees, car
Ing for the siek aud wounded and
furnishing clothing and supplies,
The five red armies concentrating
against him. General wrangei inform
cd tho newspaper correspondents at
sebas,opoi. numbered moro than ioo.'
600 ~ proved by captured papers,
Twenty thousand of these were cav
airy divided into three groups, The
cavalry under General Budenny. who
left Tho anti holahcyih forces and join
ed tho bolBhcviki. suffered heavily.
according to. WranEel. particularly In
officers.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-11-19
Saturday Afternoon Club

The Saturday Afternoon club met
November IS at the Nome Of Mrs. J.
c. Price. After roll call. which was
answered by quotations from Dickens
Christmas Carol. a paper on Dickens
Historical Novels. by Mrs. NJ. W.
Petersen. was greatly enjoyed. Dis.
cuasion Of the topic was led by Mrs.
Payne. Current Events. led by Mrs.
WurIer, followed, Mrs. Emery
Stages was elected to membership In
the club and Mrs. Fhinncy and Mrs.
Winn, two recent members, were vel.
coined at the meeting. a dainty
lunch was served by Mrs, Hodgson
and Mrs. WurEcr, assisted by the
hostess. Mrs. McNcc was present as
II club guest. The next meeting will
be- held with Mrs. Rowland in the club
rooms Of Memorial hall.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-11-19

The pear crop of the Medford dis
trict of the Rogue river valley will
not 90 over 100 cars this year, of
which 7s7 cars have already gone to
the eastern auction market
Miss Grace Arnold, who is reported
in news dispatches as reaching the
United States after narrowing expert
ences In Russia. is Lane county girl.
her home being at Pleasant Hill.
The annual convention of the Older
Boys conference for western Oregon
will be held in Salem December 10,
IL and IL. More than 200 boys will
be in attendance at the conference,
Indications of oil at the Point st,
George diggings near Crescent City are
better every day and recent develop
ments point to a gusher being brought
In, The drill is now down 420 feet.
The state highway commission has
made a proposal to Clackamas county
TO build the bridge at Oregon City and
pay two-thlrds of the amount, the
county to have three years to pay Its
portion. .a