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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

County Highway Commissioner Ed
win Morris announced Wednesday
that two bids for the quarying, crush
ing and hauling of rock from the quar-
ries in Pittsville and Richfeld to the
stock piles along the roads to be paw
ed here in 1922 were found to be sat.
isfactory to the county state road and
bridge committee, which opened bids
at a meeting on Tuesday Brown Bros.
of Pittsville and the Lippman Stone
Co. of Milwaukee were the success
full bidders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
RURAL TEACHERS IN
CONFERENCE WITH
COUNTY SUPERINTENDEN

County Superintendent of Schools
Ruth BENEFIT, presided at a meeting
held in the City Hall at Marshfielo
this week in the interest Of better
schools, a part of the statewide
movement observing Better School
Week
Most of the rural school in the
county were represented by teachers
and discussions were limited to prob
lens affecting progress of the rural
schools in particular, and educational
matters in general.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
NEK(|OSA

Miss Sophia Yeske of Vesper spent
Sunday at the home of SIR. and Mrs.
Harry Cole.
Floyd Polanske and Arthur Rauf-
man drove to Stevens Point Sunday,
where they were guests of friends.
Antoine and Frank Novak, who at
tend high school at Nekoosa, spent
the week end at the home of their
parents at New Rome.
Joe Land spent Sunday at his home
at Sherry.
Miss Berniee Brazeau spent the
week end at the home of Mrs. Helen
Quinn at Wisconsin Rapids.
| J. L. Marvin of Wisconsin Rapids
home here.
was a guest at the A. U. Marvin
! Mrs. H. A. House arrived satur-
day and will spend some time with
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mclean drove to
Stevens Point Sunday where they
spent the day.
Miss Pearl Helm left Saturday for
her home at Junction City, after a
short visit with friends here.
Mrs. G. D. Feeder and daughter, of
Minneapolis, arrived Saturday and
are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Arnold.
Mrs. T. NJ. Larson left Saturda.
for Chicago, where she was called by
the serious illness of her husband who
lis employed there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Mclean and
Thos. Mclean were weekend guests
of relatives and friends at Strongs
Prairie.
Stub" Huber, Nekoosa boy who
has been working out with the Tri-
City athletic club basketball team.
has been showing up well and will
probably get into the regular team.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Bender left on
Tuesday for Rib Lake and other points
in northern Wisconsin where they will
visit with relatives.
S. Novak of Plainfeld transacted
business here Monday.
Mrs. James Lewis is spending some
time with relatives at Three Rivers,
! Wisconsin.
| Carl Herbst returned Monday even
ing from Mauston, where he had spent
Sunday.
Mrs. J. Smith and children were
guests of relatives at Necedah Sunday.
Fred Bennett of Downing, Mo-, is
spending the week with friends here
Miss Gwendolyn Bates, who has
| been employed here for some time,
left Monday for her home at Mosinee
Miss May Hepp of Port Edwards
visited relatives here Tuesday.
Mrs Hipke Of Marshfeld was q
week end guest at the home of Mrs
u. Gutheil.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Kuehnell of
Cherry, H., are visiting this week at
the home of Mr.. Kuehnell's mother,
Mrs Kuehnell on Woods Farm Road
Mr.. and Mrs F. J. McGarigle and
Mrs. ]. Gutheil drove to Marshfeld
Monday where they spent the day
with friends.
! F. X. erode left the first part Of
the week for the northern part CT the
state on business.
| Miss Margaret erode of Neenah
arrived the first of the week to spend
the holidays at the home of her ia
Their.
Mrs. VIM. Davy and mother, Mrs.
T. H. Lee, will entertain the members
of the Wood Farm Ladies' Aid at the
home Of the former on Dec. Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
HURT IN FALL. HELPLESS
MAN NEARLY FROZEN

Marinette-Peter DuFour, 81, farm
er, of Klondike, Marinette county, was
nearly frozen to death when he was
thrown from his wagon into ditch
on his way home from town. Neigh
bors saw the horse going along the
road without a driver and began a
search, finding the aged man late in
the night by the roadside.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
BUZZ SAW BREAKS; KILLS MAN

Oconto-William Proto, 81, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Proto, ST., Of
Brazeau, Oconto county, was instantly
killed by flying pieces of a circular
saw which broke while he was cutting
wood. The young mans head was
cut nearly in half and one IF his arms
was severed near the elbow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

G NJ. Hafenbrack is back from Bat
tie Greek, Michigan, very much i'm
proved in health. His family and
friends are all delighted to have him
back again and nearly normal. His
stomach trouble was quite serious and
required over two months care and
treatment. He was greatly missed
at the Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Cos.
office at Port Edwards. Gus, we're
all glad to greet you once more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

under the auspices of the Sunrise
Club, an organization of young women
federated with the city Federal OF
Women. The sum of two hundred dol
lars is the goal set by the club which
they intend to turn over to the relief
committee of the Federation to be
used in child welfare work here dur
ing the year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

Jacob Emmerich, cranberry grower
of Cranmoor, is building a large wa
ter reservoir for storage of drainage
water for the flooding of his marshes
near Cranmoor. When completed, it
will give him a storage surface of
about two hundred acres. The Rood
Construction Co. of this city is fur
nishing a dredging machine to do the
work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

Geo. N. Wood, a booster for re
forestation and scientific tree plant
ing will appear before the Charles
Hagerstrom Post No. 9 tonight to dis
cuss the matter of planting memorial
trees in this city and county. The
post will also work over plans for the
home talent play which will be put on
in January.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
IMMIGRATION. ACT AN ISSUE

gton-Opposition to extension
Of the immigration restriction act be-
yond next June 80 is appearing in GER
tain quarters and appears to be we'll
organized and ably financed There
has been determined effort upon the
part of foreign steamship companies
and other influences to bring the law
into disrepute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
TOBACCO FACTORIES BUSY

York, Pa.-Every one of the It's
cigar factories in this one of the
greatest tobacco industry centers in
the United States, are working TO ca
pacity. Many of them are unable to
fill orders because of their inability
to get enough help.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
TEN-CENT BUSINESS GOOD

New York-The largest ten-cent
store corporation in the country re-
ports sales for the first ten months
of the year as over three per cent
in excess of the corresponding period
in 1920. Sales in October ran nine
per cent ahead of October, 1920.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
CLOSE FOR HOLIDAYS

Director W. A. Sprise of the even
ing vocational schools announces that
the school will be closee from Deem
Der Is to January 8. Glasses will be
resumed on the regular schedule Jan
uary 8.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

John Jung, Jr., sixteen year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Jung, 337 Wash
ington street, slipped on the ice on his
way home from high school Wednes-
day noon, and fell, severely cutting
his right wrist on a tin can lying by
the side of the walk. Two arteries
were severed and Mr.. Jung will he
confined to his home for about week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

Regis Dougherty, who has been a
guest of his father-in-law, E. 7. Be-
dette, Sr., and family, left Thursday
for his home in Hammond, Ind. Mrs.
Dougherty, who is also visitor at
the home of her parents, will remain
for longer stay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

The Wood County Pure-Bred Seed
Growers Association met at the coun-
ty agricultural school Monday after
noon and laid definite plans for the
growing of pure-bred seeds next sea-
son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

Indian Agent w. E. Dunn returned
Saturday evening from Madison where
he had been attending United States
Court as witness in the case of U.
S. VS.. Felix White, which has not yet
been disposed of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

The value of good grade or pure
bred dairy cattle is continuing to ad-
vance, R. A. Peterson, county agricu1-
tural agent, states in message to the
Nasonville Guernsey and Holstein
Breeders Associations. Outside buy
ers, he declares, are now paying as
high as $115 for good grade cows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
MANY WOLVES KILLED
IN MARATHON COUNTY

Since October Z, the county clerl
Of Marathon County has paid the
bounty on 43 wolves. Four were kill
ed in October, 20 in November and
10 the first 10 days of December.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

Peter Love, 828 First ST. north, left
Monday noon for Milwaukee in res
ponse to a message announcing the con-
tinued serious illness of his brother,
John G. Love.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

The following railroad officials of
the 500 Ry. Co., NJ. Leahy, Assistant
superintendent; w. w. Wade, Divi-
sion Superintendent and A. C. Fill
more, Superintendent of Motive pow
er, all of Stevens Point, were in Wis
consin Rapids Tuesday on an inspec-
ton tour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

FOR SALE-Genuine Buffalo Coat
large size, good condition, beaver col
lar; price, 800. Address E. A. Weeks
1915 2tpd. Wautoma, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
REPUBLICANS MAKING GOOD

The war debt was reduced $685.
100000 last month, which shows that
the Republicans are making good their
promise to cut down the cost Of gov
ernment.-MiIwauk Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
RAILROADS PLAN BUYING

Observation-Disclosures having termi-
nails in Chicago have planned a buying
schedule which calls for purchases Of
equipment and rolling stock that will
aggregate $35,000,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
LOCOMOTIVE WORKS BUSY

Philadelphia-The Baldwin Loco
motive works took orders for over
$10,0G0,000 of business during Octo,
berthe largest month since the
spring of 1920.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
EMPLOYMENT SITUATION
GROWING BETTER

Harrisburg, Pa.-Latest returns to
state authorities indicate decided i'm
proyement in the employment situa-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
PITTSVILLE COUPLE MARRIED

Wednesday afternoon, December Il,
Miss Enid ]. Boyer of Pittsville be-
came the wife of Danny E. Rogers,
also of Pittsville, Rev. C. A. Meilicke
of the First Moravian Church of this
city performing the ceremony at the
Parsonage on First Avenue south.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers will reside on
farm at Pittsville.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

The third annual charity ball will
be held at the Elks Club on the night
of Dec. % and will be given as usual
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

Women working in home, office OF
factory will find in Foley Kidney Pills
splendid relief from kidney troubles
Mrs. Carey, R. F. D. No. 2, Middle
town, N Y, writes: 81 had kidney
trouble ever since | was little girl
but | am getting along good since
have taken Foley Kidney Pills" Sold
Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSES
NEITHER FORGETFUL NOR
STINGY WITH EX-SOLDIERS

Washington-The Republican Con-
gress has been neither niggardly nor
Indifferent wherever the ex-service
man has been involved. Beginningwith
the first session of the Sixty sixth
Congress, elected in 1918, up to and
including the current fiscal year, end
ing June 80, 1922, the Republican
Congresses have appropriated approx
imately $1,50OOOO, for ex-service
men. The termination is as follows:
Military and Naval
family allowances $298, 615, 900
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

IF you have any shopping to do for
Christmas-do it now!l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

WANTED-To rent 5 or 6 room
house or fiat. Good references. Phone
Red 951 8-25-tf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-12-15

Total War Risk Bureau s771, 95S,906
Vocational Education and
Rehabilitation $1,000 $249, 100000
Public Health Service LID, 646,5 $40
Care of Patients -------- 124,951 500
New Hospital construction 29,695,OO0
Bonus Allowance Act, APP
proved Feb. A, 1921 ----256, 239 900
Bringing home bodies from
france --------------- 100000
Grand Total ------$1, 462, 845, 1926
, 1921-03-04

Union of Central American States, the
other members being Guatemala, San SAL
vador, Honduras. 1t is learned officially
that President Porras has signed a proc
lamatlon declaring war against Costa Ri
ca, but is holding it temporarily in abey-
ance. The belief isNUfficially held that the
Unit3d States is in duty bound to furnish
Panama with arms since the country
was disarmed after completion of the
Canal Ire ty and has been in a Gefence-
less condition.
London. Feb 18th. Greece has refused
to accept the proposals that an investiga-
ton of conditions be made in Thrace and
Smyrna, preparatory to making altera-
tons in Sevres treaty.
Toxic, Feb. 18th. Japan will insist
upon its mandatory to the island of
zap, according to authoritative Japanese
opinions. 1t is expected here, that Ia
pan bases her mandatory on the final
decision of the Supreme Council in May
1919, which handed over the German
island north of the equator to the ia
panese Govt. without mention of reser-
vations regarding zap at previous de-
lioerations of the Council il is declared
that Japan was not represented and has
no Official ~c0gnizance Of this. Japan
Will tdhS IIlS SCAuO (Ildl Vic uIdIudlOIy
means control of the cables On the same
status as Germany prior to the war.
During the war Japan diverted the zap
end of the cable from Shanghai to the Loo
Choo (Biukiu) Islands between Japan and
Formosa, for administrative purposes
Therefore cable com munication between
the United States ard Shanghai bv way
Of Guam and zap does not exist. 1t is
understood that japan has suggested to
the United States to l;y a cable direct
to Shanghai from Guam as a substitute
efor the zap route.
Sydney, Feb. 28th.-The English team
could only make 280 runs in their second
i nings of the fifth and last test, leav-
ing the Australians with only SO runs
to make to win. At the close Of the
days play Is of them had been secured
without the loss Of one wicket. Today's
play vas somewh t marred by a de-
monstration by the crowd against Will
son and Fender, the English players,
Who were barracked continuously owing
to some criticism they have made Of the
Australian cricketers.
New York, Feb. 18th. Raw sugar
was quiet and unchanged early today
at 48c. for CGba's s, cost and freight equal
to SIT for cent? fugal. No fresh bust
ness was reported. The market for
refined was unchanged at It's for fine
%granulated although many of the rein
ers are out of the market Business of
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, 1921-03-04

may benefit from such alteration of the
pact, as may be decided upon, has stirred
Greece very deeply.
Panama, Feb. 28th.-Two Costa Ricans
were killed and nine wounded and two
Panamaaians were wounded, in fighting
at Coto. The entire Costa Rican force,
which occupied Goto was captured.
Ottawa, Feb. 18th. That the ultimate
fate of the Fordney Bill at the hards of
the new President of the United States
may have a decided bearing on the con-
tents of the Canadian budget, and the
date which it will be brought before
Parliament, is the feeling among many
members of the House TODAY.
Washington, Feb. 28th.-The Senate
late today approved the Fordney Emer-
gency Tariff Bill, as amended, in confer
ence with the house. The measure now
goes to the President. The vote was 40
to SO. Eleven democrats voted with the
republicans, while four republicans we're
recorded against the measure.
Paris, Feb. 18th. The Council of the
League of Nations this afternoon decided
on the terms of the reply, which is to
be made to the note of the United States
Govern nent, concerning mandates. The
reply will not be finally approved until
tomorrow morning, and it probably will
be handed to tie q. S. Ambass ldor some
time during the day. Until a sufficient time
has elapsed for the note to be delivered
to the State Dept. at Washington. No
ar nouncement will be forthcoming here
c5ncerning its contents. The Council
spent the greater part Of today in dis
cussing the details regarding the constitu-
ton of the free city of Danzig.
London, Feb. 28th.-Dr. Simons and
other members of the G9rman delegation
to the conference on PREPARATIONS and
German disarmament, which will open
here tomorrow, arrived in London this
evening. They were received at the
station by representatives Of the British
Foreign Office. Very few persons show
ed interest in the arrival Of the Germans,
and the only incident was the refusal by
the railway porters to handle their bag
gage.
London, Feby. 18th. The Govt. does
not intend TO alter its present policy
for maintaining order in ireland, Mr..
LlyOd George announced in the House of
Commons today. The Chief Secretary
for Ireland, he said would be allowed to
carry his administration to a success
full conclusion. He made this statement
in the answer to a question. His de-
claration came at a moment when many
rumours were afioat that Sir Hamar
Greenwood was about to resign his post,
as chief secretary for Ireland because
of n oOpfro JorcU OUor tho nlloOoH look
, 1921-03-04

" |AS 'iNWly OPPUluIGu secretary OF
the Navy, he said here today. The
statement was made upon his recent re-
turn from a conference with Mr.. Hard
ing declaring he favoured a larger ma
Wy, he did not fear war with any DOW
er, but that the peculiar situation of
the United States demand and justified
a strong first line of defence.
Melbourne, Feby 26th,-Preparedness
must be the slogan for Australia, as
there has been a failure to secure un-
annuity on the. reduction of ornaments.
declared Sir Joseph Cook, Treasurer of
the Australian Commonwealth, in ad-
dressing the National Club of Sydney on
the financial outcome. Sir j ,seph said.
There was a general spirit of economy
prevalent throughout the country. he
declared, and he considered the prosperi.
ty OF Australia as assured, the present
Australian debt was f143 pc" capita. he
said, which left the dead weight of the
war at a figure which need not cause un-
-ue alarm, considering the extensive
assets upon which the debt was based.
lie hoped, he added, that a joint com
mission would be appointed to manage
the common wealth and state loans, so as
to give Australian loans q prestige thew
did not now possess. He announced
eAo IuLlCIOuS dppllCdtlOnS from the
United States and European Companies
for permission to register in Australia.
were being dealt with by the Federal
Treasury.
Sydney, N. S. w, March 1st.-Austra.
liza today defeated the English cricket
team in their fifth and last test match
by nine wickets. Australia won all five
matches. a feat hitherto unprecedented.
Rome, March LIST. -Prelates from
countries arrayed against each other
during the world war have been asked
by the Pope 10 meet and thus promote
unity between the nations. This request
was gladly received by Cardinal Bourne.
Archbishop OF Westminster. who will
meet Monsignor Schultz, Archbishop of
Cologne, and M0nsignor Won FauIhabar,
Archbishop Of Munich, who will receive
the Red Hat at the coming -consistory.
Buenos Aires. March 1st.-The an
nouncement was made here today that
the Krupps OF Germany had been award
ed a contract for ten thousand laminated
s1eel car wheels by the Argentine. Rail
way. Several companies including sew
eral British firms, were competing for
the contract.
Paris, March LIST. : Tie rerly of the
League OF Nations to the United States
note on the mandate question, was de-
liVered to the United States Embassy
here at 1.30 this afternoon. The only
definite information as TO he contents
of tho nntn II thot ikr- 49, = ~z4.
The New York herald., 1921-03-11
CHICAGO PRICES.

The Continent bought 100000 bushels
or Gulf wheat in yesterdays cash mar
ket France, reported inquiring here Oh
Wednesday, purchased in Argentina for
Is cents less than American prices. ac-
cording to reports. The Argentine mar
lSet was 5s4 TO ssl cents bushel less
than the markets in this country, and
the difference in prices probably will
attract further European buying TO
South America. Sales of flour We're
estimated as 10000 barrels, largely to
Greece and for sharp concessions from
mill prices on a cost basis. The domestic
-four market remains dull There were
also sales of 175,000 bushels of corn.
The New York herald., 1921-03-11
MISCELLANEOUS LEASES.

X Scherick leased for George Backer
spa, in the Textile Building. Fifth
avenue. Thirtieth to Thrty-first street.
TO the following concerns kohn-Adler
& Go. Of Philadelphia. Harry Rosenthal.
Inc. and the Fiber SILK Company. These
leases are for long terms Of years and
total $4,000
Payson Mel. Merrill GO. leased TO the
American Kardex Company the street
store. basement ana space On the upper
floors In 10 East Forty-fourth street,
which will hereafter be known as the
American .Kardex Building
Frederick Fox 4 Co. Inc, leased 900
square feet in 1877 Madison avenue. cor
uer Thirty-first street, 20 the J. Hensel
Company, manufacturers OF dresses.
Ames 4 Go. rented for Julia Newman
estate the third loft III Is West Thirty
first street to Grooprnan q Schneider
and the store md basement Ia 1t0 West
street 70 William Ashton
Joseph r. Day leased offices in 60
wall street to Robert u. l<ochler. at
torney.
Fred l. sturgis and e. W. Lyon
leased to Carpenter 4 Caffry. members
or the Now York stock Exchange. space
On the eighth floor in - Broadway. also
leased to y. A. Wight 4 Co. marine IN
surance brokers' suite OF offices IA the
Munsou steamship Line Building. al s.
Beaver street.