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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
LABOR TURNOVER,
LOYALTY AND OUTPUT

Is book of this years publication,
written by Fred H. Colvin, Associate
Editor of the American Machinist and
q member of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers. The author
handles from a practical standpoint
the modern problems of industrial per-
sonnel, showing the heavy cost of an
unsteady pay roll, and pointing out
the most successful methods of hand
ling men.
The book contains descriptions of
The labor policies in many representa-
tive industries, showing how results
are accomplished by keeping employ
ees interested in their work. This is
done by means of bulletin boards, shop
instruction, progress reports, and a
constant appeal to the creative in
stincts of men. These subjects are
handled in a broad manner, with an
abundance of authoritative material
The author condemns industrial au-
tocracy as out of date and recommends
the participation of employees in man
agement. Collective Bargaining is
treated as a permanent means of CO.
operative government, to take the
place of the old conception of indus
try as a private interest with no re-
cognized responsibility to the COM
munity.
Paternalism is characterized as in
furious to the assertive instincts of
men who perform the actual work
Unionism according to the author, can
OF be fought on the grounds that some
labor leaders are bad. The book points
out the reasons for the growth of or
ganized labor as an institution, and
quotes prominent industrial leaders
whose sentiments are in harmony with
unionism in its highest and broadest
form. The publication also emphasiz-
es the advantage of broad and con-
structive thinking with the view of
solidifying labor conditions.
The extremists are described as the
most dangerous influences in this coun-
try, and are named as follows: first,
the radical labor leader, and second,
the conservative paternalistic employ
er.
c.. E. JACKSON.
This book is now in circulation at
the T. B. Scott Library.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

That there will be no misunderstood
ing, the fact that the Chamber of Com
merce endorses the same, does not
signify that the members are urged or
expected to subscribe to same. 1t is
done to permit you to intelligently and
more quickly pass upon the matter.
On the other hand if no letter of en-
dorsement is shown on demand you
know that the Chamber of Commerce
has had good reason for Withholding
it and should not be given support.
In the past there has been many
fake solicitors, canvassers for maga-
zines, etc., including questionable ad-
vertising and others with no merit
that positively could not operate in the
community, if the members would call
for the proper endorsement from the
Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber of Commerce,
G. d. Fritzsinger, Sec.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
VOODCOUNTY
TELEPHONE
SERVICE RAISED

Four roadway telephone companies
operating in Wood County. and
which receive their central office ser
vice from the Wood County Telephone
Company at Grand Rapids, on Nov.
9 applied to the Railroad Commission
for authority to increase their rates
On the ground that the Wood County
Telephone Company, which switches
for them, had recently been authoriz-
ed to increase its switching rates from
$500 to $500 per telephone per year.
The four companies are the Plover
Road Co., The Cranlnoor Co., the Sar-
atoga Co.. and the G. H. Monroe Co.
Hearing on the matter was at Madi-
son on December 81 The Commission
found on examining the accounts of
the companies that there is a differ
ence between the amounts reported by
them and that calculated upon the re-
ported number of subscribers and the
lawful rates, and that the companies
are either reporting only actual cash
or are not charging the lawful rates
to all Subscribers. It found also that
the Plover Road Co., is discriminatory
in its charges, it's stockholders paying
but so cents per month and its rent
ers $1.00 per month.
The order and decision in the case
ordered by the Commission this weak
authorized the Cranmoor Co., to in
crease its rate from S1,75 to $500 per
month; the Saratoga Co., from $10O
to $1.25, and the G. H. Monroe Co.,
from $1.00 to $1.25 per month. The
Plover Road Co., is informed that
when it ceases to violate the Utility
Law by discrimination as between
stockholders and non-stockholders, it
may increase its rates to 1925 per
month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
DEATH OF PHILIP F. BEAN

In the death of Philip F. Bean Wood
county, loses one of her old respected
citizens, and the town of Hansen one
of her citizens, who has resided there
for the past thirty years. He has
honored her in many positions of trust
and responsibility and never been
found wanting.
He died Saturday morning, January
3rd, 1920, after lingering illness.
Mr.. Bean was born in the state of
New Hampshire on the 10Th of Feb
ruary 1S45, and would have been 76
years old had he lived until next month
He came to Wood county in an early
day and located in the town of Han
sen where he has raised his family.
He leaves a family of six grown up
children to mourn his passing on His
wife preceded him in death several
years ago.
The funeral services were held at
the NJ. E. church in this city, Monday
Rev. Vaughan of Vesper officiated. He
was assisted in the services by Com
mander NJ. H. Lynn, who read part
of the ritual service Burial took
place IN Forest Hill cemetrey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

There is a great truth to be learn
ed from advertising and that is the
value of persistence. These large ad-
vertisers who keep hammering away
at the public finally succeed in making
the public believe them. The one who
is best at waiting is usually the Win
ner. We can gain a few of life's les
sons from the tactics of a successful
fisherman. The reason why so many
people fail of attainment is because
they do not keep the same purpose
in mind for more than a few months.
weeks or days at time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
ANOTHER
FAMILY JAR

All the world knows that General
Pershing and General Wood have "a
bout as much love for each other as an
alley cat for bull pup.
And yet each, it seems, would not
be averse to becoming president of
the United States and the commander
in-chief of the other.
When Wood and Pershing meet they
bow elaborately and palaver politely
and then duck their separate ways as
quickly as possible.
Each has his friends and admirers,
but to the public in general it is some
what amusing.
But family jars, you know, are al
ways the source of much amusement
to all except the family.
Our great and distinguished gener-
ais, finding no other fields to conquer,
will not proceed to devour each 9th
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
TO THE PUBLIC

We are very anxious that our Su-
2ervising Teacher, Miss Ella Hessler,
be the one chosen from this congress
sional district for the Milwaukee jour
nal trip to Europe. Miss Hassler has
been nominated by the teachers at the
reading circles held in the county We
want her chosen because she can re-
turn and give our own Wood County
children the benefit of her experiences
there. We therefore do not hesitate
to ask Wood County pople to support
a Wood County candidate.
E. G. DOUDNA,
NJ H. JACKSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

DONATIONS
Should Have EndOrsement-Cha
OF Commerce.

That all members may be familiar
with the workings of Article K. of
the Constitution of the Chamber Of
commerce, we give herein a brief
outline of the purpose of same.
There are many advertising schemes
propositions of solicitors and other
novelties constantly being submitted
to the members and citizens of this
community. Some are worthy, others
unworthy.
Realizing that all members have not
inclination to investigate each and
every one of these propositions, es-
pecially since it takes a great deal of
time, the Chamber of Commerce has
thru its President and Board of Di-
rectors appointed committee Of three
to pass on and investigate these very
matters
Therefor it is highly desirable and
TO the interest of all members that
they utilize any advantages of this
Committee who are in constant touch
with the secretary. Insist that all
solicitors, advertisers and others Sc
cure from the Chamber of Commerce
their endorsement and approval
If the proposition is found worthy,
a letter from the Chamber of Com
merce will be issued approving the
same and signed by the Secretary. 1t
will be dated and will also state there
on the time such endorsement will re-
main in force.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY'S
WORK REVIEWED

W. B. Amsbury, appeared at the
Sunday Evening Club at the Congre-
gational church Sunday evening and
was greeted with full house. His.
portrayal of James Whitcomb Riley's'
life as the poet was splendid. His
description of his life, character and
popularity We're pleasing in the ex-
treme. James Whitcomb Riley was
popular as a poet and he lost nothing.
at the hands of Mr.. Amsbury, his old
time friend He presented the lead
ing characteristics Of his life in such
an able and true manner that those
who knew Riley were proud of him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
TRIAL 0F
THE KAISER

Periodically some story is sprung
to the effect that the kaiser is to be
tried, or that he is not to face his ac-
cusers, or that Holland will not sur
render him to the allies.
Then the story goes out that the ex-
war lord will not submit to the indig-
nifty of trial, and recently we were
regaled with gossip to the effect that
the imperial has-been is engayed in
preparing his defense
In reality, the old man is becoming
as big nuisance to the reading pub
lie as the peoce treaty and the league
of nations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
Do YOUR OWN THINKING

Here is a cheerful word for the
young man who has been afraid to use
his brains for fear that such usage
would shorten his life. Contrary to
the common belief, statistics show
that the people who are great thinkers
and who develop their minds to the
fullest capacity are the ones who live
the longest. So get busy, young man.
and do some thinking. You may be
a second Methuselah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to all those who in any way
assisted us through the accidental
death and burial of our beloved soa
William. In the bestowal of floral
offerings, and to the Stevens Point
friends and classmates of the deceased
who attended the funeral service in a
body. We appreciate every kind SER
vice extended to US during the funeral
service and burial of our beloved son.
Yours sincerely,
B. Metzger, Wife and Family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
CENSUS TAKERS
ARE At WORK
They Will Ask Many Questions

The taking of the census was
started January 2, in Grand Rapids.
Within three weeks the United States
will have the important facts of near
ly every person in the city, at Wash
ington.
The following questions are some
that will be asked and should be cor
rectly answered.
Sex, color or race; age at last
birthday; whether single, married,
widowed or divorced; birthplace of
person enumerated and birthplace
of father and mother, giving names
of both country and province if for
eign born; occupation, specifying
trade or profession, also industry in
which employed; whether attending
school; whether able to read;
whether able to write; whether able
to speak English; whether home or
rented, and if owned whether home
is free of encumbrance or is mort
gagged.
Persons of foreign birth will be
asked questions concerning their ad-
ditional points: Year of immigration
to speak English; whether home or
naturalized, and if so the year of ma
turalization; mother tongue or native
language.
A list of the enumerators for
Grand Rapids and surrounding towns
is given below:
Arpin town-Harold c. Allen.
Auburndale town and village-An-
ton Hilgart.
Cameron town and Marshfield
town-Miss Ada E. Friedrich.
Cary town, Wood town and Pitts
vile city, Wards l, 2 and 81. Her
bert Snider.
Cranmoor town and Seneca town
Lloyd N. Rein.
Dexter town, Hiles town and Rem
ington town-Arthur L. Graf.
Grand Rapids city, 1st ward
Miss Helen l.. Conway.
Grand Rapids city, 2nd ward
Miss Mabel D. Gardner.
Grand Rapids city, 3rd ward
Miss Kathleen E. Geoghan.
Grand Rapids city, 18th ward
Miss Mabelle Rowland.
Grand Rapids city, 5th ward
Miss Mary NJ. Flanagan.
Grand Rapids city, 9th ward
Mrs. Minnie Palmatier.
Grand Rapids city, 9TH ward
Miss Mayme d. Conway.
Grand Rapids city, Sth ward
Mrs. VIM. J. McGrogan.
Grand Rapids town-Bart Gaffney
Hansen town-George D. Laidlow.
North one-half Lincoln town
Anton j. Kraemer.
South one-half Lincoln town-Fred
G.. Lueek.
Marshfeld city. 2nd ward-Frec
J. Lupient.
Marshfeld city, 3rd ward-Ever.
EFT A. Upham.
Marshfeld city, 9TH ward-Mis:
Fillmore Vanderhoof.
Marshfeld city, 5th ward-Ever
EFT A Upham.
Marshfield city. 9Th ward-Pa
pers not received from Washington
Milladore town-Alfred o. Franz.
Nekoosa village-Gerald G., Kim
ball.
Port Edwards village and Por
Edwards town-Wm. c. F. Witten
berg.
Richfield town-George H. Knar
ton.
Rock town-Geo. H. Walters.
Rudolph town-Lyman r. Han
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

[ wish to purchase for cash old col
lections of postage stamps or old lots
Of correspondence with the stamps on
the envelope. Some items are worth
thousands of dollars. Look up your
old collections and letters and let me
give you cash price on them.
Address d. H. care Reporter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that there
will be an annual session Of the stock
holders of the Wood County Telephone
Company, in the City Council Rooms
on the West Side, Monday at 7:3O o.
clock, January u, 1920. A full at
tendance of the stockholders is re-
Quested. A report Of the years work
win be given.
Yours respectfully,
E. B. Smart, Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
PARENT TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION MEETS

The Parent Teachers Association of
the west side meets Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock at the Lowell building.
An interesting program is being pre-
pared for the occasion. It is request
ed that the ladies bring a cup, spoon
and sugar for the coffee which will
be served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
LOVE HOUSE UNDERGOING
NEEDED REPAIRS

L. E. Crusen, who recently purchas-
ed the Love House in this city, is go
ing to remodel the place and make sew
eral changes and improvements in the
same before opening. A new heating
plant will be installed and new cleo
trlc fixtures will be put in. A gener-
al cleaning, painting and decorating
viii be installed before opening on
February first.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
RED CROSS ELECT OFFICERS

At the annual meeting of the Red
Cross held Jan. 2, at the Red Cross
rooms the business of the year 1919
vast attended to.
The following officers. were elected
for the ensuing year:
7. A. Taylor, reelected chairman.
R. M. Rogers, reelected vice chair
man.
H. Demitz, treasurer.
Miss Mona Mccarthy, secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
NEW BOY SCOUT
READING ROOMS

The two front room on the lower
floor of the T. B. Scott Library are
being arranged and prepared for the
Boy Scouts as a reading room and of
flee for the Scoutmaster. The rooms
will be opened Saturday and every
thing will be ready. All the good,
magazines for boys and many new
books OF interest to boys will be add
ed to the library for their benefit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
ED. CAREERS NEW STORE

Ed. CARRIER has rented the Gouger
building next to Albert Behrend's bar
ber shop, in which he will open a new
store with groceries, fruit and vege-
tables. He will conduct both whole
sale and retail store. Watch for his
opening announcement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
YOU CAN'T FOOL THE MOTHERS

No one remedy would stand as a lead
for SO many years as has Foley's Hon
ey and Tar if it could not be depend
ed upon to relieve coughs, colds and
Group. 1t heals and scothes, eases
hoarseness, stops that coughing that
strains the whole body and breaks
colds and coughs. Children like it.
Contains no opiates. Sold Every
where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

Geo. Brazeau is home from Auburn
dale, where he has been employed in
R. Connor & Co.'s store He quit to
accept a more lucrative position in
Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

John E. Daily expects to leave for
Madison the first of September, where
he will take a course in pharmacy
He will room with D. D. Bishop
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

Messrs. Jos. Wood, A. D. Tenant,
J. B. Hasbrouck, NJ. Waterman and
Mr.. Parker of this city are Tippe-
canoe men and will all vote for Gen
eral Harrison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

mOnd.
Sherry town-(Papers not received
from Washington)
North one-half Sigel town-Jacob
B. Atkins.
South one-half Sigel town-Robert
Leu.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

W. A. Roe, secretary of the Jack
son Milling Co., of Stevens Point, has
gone east to enter partnership with
S. B. Coleman in the milling business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

WANTED:-A young lady to feed
press and make herself generally use
full about printing office Apply in
person at this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

Mrs. Berzaillion contemplates tax
ing trip to st. Paul and Minneapolis
the coming week to visit old time
friends and relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

Fritz Kruger quit the City Cash
Store Saturday and will probably go
into business for himself in the near
future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

Mrs. Nina Norton of McDill is
visiting in this city, the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. George Minehan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

Some folks never think seriously
about anything but salads.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

Miss Carrie Pride of Appleton, a
sister of Mr.. A. NJ. Pride, is guest
at her brothers house in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
August 2, 1885

August z, 1885,
Mr. J. F. Lunt, of Grand Forks, Da-
kota, and his daughter Nora, of Chip
pewa Falls, are in the city renewing
old acquaintance. Miss Nora has
not been in Grand Rapids since she
was five years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

Mrs F. A. Hoefs, Mrs. Lambert and
Mrs. F. E. Kellner, were visitors in
Green Bay the past week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
August 16, 1855

August 16, 1885,
A. C. Otto, of Vesper, who has been
of late in the employ of NJ. R. Han
sen & Co. has accepted position in
Johnson, Hill & Co.'S store in Cen
tralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
August 9, 1885,

August 9, 1885,
Miss Bette Ranseen of Chicago is
visiting with her sister, Mrs. Jos.
LaMadeline in Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Witter and fam
lily left Monday evening for Chautau-
qua Lake, New York, to be present at
the closing exercises of the gradual
ing class.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-01-08
ANCIENT HISTORY Of GRAND
RAPIDS AND WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood Couny Retp0rter Files i'm 1888
81 Years AgO-Fontaine Brothers
Publishers ~

Messrs. Jos. L. Whitney, w. L.
Wood, S. Biron, Dean Philleo and d.
J. Arpin left Monday for Minocqua
Lake where they will camp for a week.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-07-21
Character Building
No. Economy
JOHN NJ. ANDKRsoN
Observation-Disclosures

Economy is just good, thrifty,
sensible use of ones time and
money, Plenty, comfort and sue.
ces come through labor and
economy. There is real dignity
in easy earnest effort to econo-
mize. 1t makes one more
thoughtful in the spending of his
capital, or income. 1t indicp ties
self-denial and imparts strength
to the character. Its very prac.
tice is improving in every way to
him who sets himself to it. 1t
fosters temperance in all things
and makes prudence a dominat-
ing trait OF character. But above
all, itsecures comfort, drives away
care, and dispels many anxielies
that might otherwise come to us.
Economic does not call for supe-
rior courage, superior intelligence.
not any other super human quail.
ity. 1t is merely common sense
and the power to resist selfish
amusements. To live beyond our
means is to lay up a world of
trouble for us in the end. Let Us
remember that it was the prodi-
gal son of old who came to want,
and resolve here and now to profit
by his mistake.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-07-21
HON. v. ?. MONROE
ANNOUNCES FOR
SECOND TERN
Shall a faithful official be &c.
corded a Second Term2

To the Voters and Taxpayers
of the Third Senatorial District
of Tennessee, comprising the
counties of Hancock, Claiborne,
Granger, Campbell, Scott and
Morgan:
am a candidate for the Re
publican nomination for Senator
for the 3rd Senatorial district
subject to the Republican primary
August 9TH. Two years ago you
accorded me the Office of State
Senator without opposition aud
as your representative in the State
Senate, did all that was in my
power to represent you and to do
something for all the counties for
schools and roads, and for the
Republican party. In that effort,
did | do anything that is.worthy
of your consideration
| proposed before he Senate
Committee the only provision OF
the State Highway bill by which