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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

The lumber from the old store build
ing and barn on the Hamm property
on Second street, recently RACED has
been hauled away and the lot cleared
of all debris. 1t is reported that a
large business building is contemplat-
ed for this site.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Information received by Manager J.
6. Hagen of the local Penney store
from the headquarters of the COM
pany is that it will establish So more
stores this year, increasing its num-
Der of stores to 81, located at vari-
Gus points in the country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Paul Thompson has resigned from
his position with the Consolidated com
pany of this city and will leave for
Portland, Ore, soon to accept a po-
sition His family will join him III the
west as soon as he finds suitable liv-
ing quarters
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

This Office is in receipt of letter
from Mrs. l. E. Dunaven, Corvallis,
Oregon, in which she states that she
had the misfortune of having fall in
which she broke both bones of her left
leg and consequently is laid up and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

r. E. McCabe and Miss L. c.. Gilman,
both of Minneapolis, were married in
the SIS. Peter & Paul Catholic church
last week. Father Reding performed
the ceremony. After a wedding din
ner at the Hotel Witter, the newlyweds
left on trip to points in Northern
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

J. NJ. Bergen, prescription clerk at
the Coyle drug store the past two
years, has purchased a drug store in
Gutenberg and leaves tomorrow for
that place to take charge. His many
friends here wish him a generous meas
ure of success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. Gust Kurz, Birch street, gave
a party Thursday afternoon to cele-
brate the seventh birthday anniversary
of her daughter Marie. Games were
played and lunch was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Kellogg left
Friday for Appleton to attend the
opening of the Country Club of that
city and visit with Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Levins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Joe Soucek and wife and Mrs. Alex
Bandelin have returned home from a
motor trip to Pittsburg, Pa, and Cleve
land, Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs A. Chorl and daugh-
ters of Valders and Mrs. Aug. Schmidt
and daughter of New Holstein return
ed to their homes last week after
visiting at the Hunt family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Weisel and the
Misses Gwendolyn and Thelma Bohn
have returned from an enjoyable auto
trip to Milwaukee, Chicago and La
Crosse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Karnatz, who
visited relatives in the city have gone
to Milwaukee. With them went Mrs.
Fred Karnatz of this city who will Wis
it in Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

At meeting of tennis enthusiasts
last week Walter Mortenson, O. N.
Mortenson and C. R. Babcock were ap-
pointed as a committee to make ar
rangements for a tennis tournament
in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Miss Eva Hannah, stenographer at
the Consolidated office, is home from
a trip to Yellowstone park and other
points OF interest in the west.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. j. Sheefont and son, who were
guests at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. H. Knulson, departed for
their home in Flint, Mich, last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Miss Esther Wells was treated to
delightful surprise party by number
of her friends recently IN celebration
of her 18th birthday anniversary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

A new front is being installed in the
building occupied by the Wood Coun-
ty Tire company which will greatly
improve the appearance of the place.
The work is being done by the Schroed
er & Miller contracting firm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. E. w. Ellis and children of
Eagle River, who were guests of re-
latives in the city, returned home last
week. They were accompanied by
Mrs r. NJ Rogers and sons who will
visit in that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Herman Smith, the repair man and
picture Trainer, has arranged to move
his shop to the Pomainville building
opposite Hotel Witter. Mr.. Hamilton,
the saw and razor blade sharpener,
will continue to occupy a part of the
building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. Frank Kersten gave a party
last week Wednesday afternoon in
celebration of the eighth birthday an
niversary of her daughter Eleanor.
Games We're played on the lawn, after
which refreshments were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. H. NJ. Stetson and son of Iron
ton, Mich, arrived Friday for visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs John
Schnabel. Sr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Nicholson and son
have returned from Austin, Mimi,
where they visited Mr.. Mickelson's
parents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

FOR SALE Grade COWS, will
freshen in December. Offered cheap,
due to lack of barn room. Address
Elmer Pelot, R. 4, Wisconsin Rapids,
Wisconsin. 29-2t&
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Manager l.. P. Daniels of the Hotel
Witter returned home this week from
visit with relatives in Baraboo and
other points in this state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. Edward Crawford of ST. Paul,
Mimi, is in the city visiting her sister
Mrs. James Howlet. She reports her
husband well and still working for
the railroad company. Mrs. Crawford
looks well, is feeling we'll and glad to
renew her acquaintance with old time
friends in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

DR.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Mills and chill
dren and Miss Ann Snider left Sat-
urday for La Crosse where the Mills
family spent the weekend at the home
of Mrs. Mills mother. Miss Snider
will spend week with her mother in
that city, after which she will go to
Conrad, Montana, to teach in the pub
lie schools.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Supt of Schools E. G. Doudna was
operated upon in a Madison hospital
for the removal of his tonsils. At last
reports he was getting along nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

three brothers. Her husband is the
owner of the Golden Eagle Buffet. In
terment was made in Shawano last
Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. Mary Dolan left last Thursday
for Lancaster in response to word
that her mother, Mrs. NJ McKercher,
was seriously i'll.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10
Local and Personal

Mrs. L. J. Martin and daughter of
Lincoln, Neb., are visiting Mrs. Mar
tins mother, Mrs. E. J. Kirtley, and
other relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Miss Inez Reichel departed last
Thursday for her home IN San Diego,
Cal, after visiting relatives in this
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. F. x. Pomainville and children
and Mrs. George Houston left last
week for Milwaukee and Chicago for
a few days stay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. David Lennon of Lowell, who
was a guest of Mrs. Louis Rhine, re-
turned home last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Good progress is being made on the
Gill building. The walls are up and
work is now largely centered or the
construction of the roof.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. NJ. U. Bannister of Milwaukee
arrived last week for a visit with her
father, F. S. Gill, and brothers Ted
and Frank Gill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10
Chance to Succeed.

1t would not be proper to prohibit
the sale of speculative securities for
many, if not all, substantial business
enterprises are more or less specula-
tive at their inception. All we can
hope to do in an official ways is to be
sure that the company offering to sell
securities has at least a reasonable
chance to succeed.
In this state-and / believe this is
true of many other states-We have
made it a practice to consider condi-
tons which have fundamental bear
| ing upon each case presented, although
some of them may not be specifically
mentioned in the law. For instance:
First. The personnel of the cor
poration; their records for a period of
years past as to improper or unwise
financing; their moral as well as fnan-
| cial standing in the community in
| which they reside.
| Second. The major portion of the
money invested By the purchaser of
these securities must go to the fur
| therance of the project and not be
| wasted in commission or overhead ex-
pense. In this connection, the law
specifically states that not to exceed
TO per cent shall be paid as commits
sions for the sale of securities.
Third The major portion of the
stock must not be given for intangi-
| bles such as patent rights, good will
or other intangible assets. Shares
used in this manner must be placed in
| escrow.
| Fourth. Where the project is of an
| extremely hazardous nature, such as
oil, mining and similar undertakings,
there must be some prospect that the
oil or mineral is located within the
territory embraced by the contem-
| plated operation. In other words,
projects that are wild eating" in the
extreme are not looked UPON favor
ably by the department.
| All conservative and reliable organi-
cations of dealers in securities favor
blue sky" legislation. They realize
that it has tended greatly to stabilize
the securities market and has diverted
to legitimate business channels mil
lions of dollars which heretofore went
to fraudulent or hair-brained enter
prises.
/ Moreover, this legislation has edu-
Gated the public to the value of thor
ough investigation before investments
are made. More men now seek then
bankers advice before buying securi
it's than ever before.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

George Rowland returned home Fri
day from a business trip to Green Bay
and Neenah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

R. H. Kroos of Sheboygan, secretary
of the Wisconsin Funeral Directors
association, was a guest of Undertak-
er ]. R. Raglan Saturday. Mr.. Kroos
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Jessie and Minnie Talbot of Berlin
came Saturday for visit with Mr..
and Mrs. F. C. Turbin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gross of
Wausau, who were guests of Mrs.
Lou Davis, left for home Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. Joe Goodwin died in a Wausau
hospital last Thursday. She is sur
vived by her husband, one sister and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. E. P Arpin has returned from
a visit with relatives at Scion Springs
and Bruce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs. Charlotte Campbell is home
from an auto trip to Minneapolis and
other points.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

John Worlund of the Wood County
Tire company left Saturday for Min
neapolis on business and is expected
back today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Miss Helen Turner of Baltimore.
Nd, arrived Friday for a visit with
Mrs. n. Johnson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Services in Congregational church
were resumed last Sunday after va
cation during the month of July.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

weston that the State of Illinois stood
back of the corporation and that the
securities were as good as govern
ment bond. 1t was difficult also, I'M
der the provisions of this act to bar
questionable securities.
Under the present law, adopted in
1919 after it had been carefully
worked out by the Securities Depart
ment of the Secretary of States Office,
no certificate is issued. This was the
first law in the country based on the
plan of classification of securities. A
large number of other states now
have enacted similar laws which have
been upheld by the United States Su-
preme Court in three cases involving
the acts in Michigan, Ohio and South
Dakota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Rev. Fred Olson and family hav
gone to Ogema for an outing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mrs, NJ. Vaughan left Thursday fol
Babcock for a visit with friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Melvin Mueller has returned from
Marshfield where he visited relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10
REDUCED FARES TO MILWAU-
kEE AND RETURN ACCOUNT
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR. AL
GUST 28th-Sept. End, 1922, CHI
CAG0 & NORTH WESTERN RY.

Reduced excursion fares will be in
effect Aug. 18th to Sept. End, 1922 in
elusive, to Milwaukee, Wis, and re-
turn, for the above occasion, based on
fare and one-third for the round trip.
Minimum excursion fare S1.00. Usual
half fare rates for children. Final
return limit Sept. 5th, 1922. Don't
fail to attend.
For tickets and full information ap-
ply to Ticket Agents, Chicago & North
Western Ry. 31-3t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Morrill, spent
the weekend with friends at Merrill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10

Discreet men never tell all they
know. 1t would show them up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-10
Securities Classed.

ties are divided into four classes.
Glass A includes securities the in
herent qualities of which assure their
sale and disposition without fraud
These are not subject to the provi-
sions Of the act. Glass B includes
conservative securities which, when
disposed of by persons and in the
manner provided by law, are not sub
ject to the provisions of the act.
Class G securities are those based
on established income and Glass D in
cludes securities based on prospective
income. Before these can be sold in
the state the company issuing them
must file with the Secretary of State
complete information regarding the
standing Of the company and it's of
ficers and trustees, it's assets, habili-
ties and income.
1t is discretionary with the Secre-
tary Of State whether or not this
statement may be filed and if he re-
fuses to file it, the company cannoot
sell the securities within the state.
The statements filed by the com
panies are matter of public record
and may be seen by those interested
at any time, but they all bear this
wording: "This statement is prepared
by parties interested in the sale of
securities herein mentioned. Neither
the State of Illinois nor any officer of
the state assumes any responsibility
for any statement herein, nor recon-
mends any of the securities describ-
ed below"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-24
AUTO DRIVER
 SMASHES POLE

When George Sveh1ak, of Hull ave- nue, Shelton, driving a truck for the Oates Bros. Co.,, attempted to pass a trolley car at the corner of Broad and State streets about g o'clock this morning the right mudguard of the truck struck a white way'' pole at that junction, snapping it off at the base. He was allowed to proceed after agreeing to make good the damage.
 While proceeding along Bishop o'clock last night, Daniel Kiley of 3e6 Gregory street, driving a truck owned by the Gulf Refining Co.,, struck Mrs. Angelina Tamburino of 62 Rose street. She was rushed to the Bridgeport hospital where her condition today was reported as cri- tical.
 Howard McGrath of Washington, Conn, started his car from the curb in front of the Prospect school yes- terday just as Arthur Garfield of 25O West avenue, dashed from an alley in the rear of the school directly into the path of the car. McGrath took the boy to the Emergency hospital and later to his home, where his in juries were reported today as not serious.
 Josephine Carddu of 1516 Penn broke street, attempted to cross Berkshire avenue at HalIet street yesterday when she was struck by a car which did not stop. The girl refused medi- cal treatment and proceeded to her home. According to police records the car bore registration number 11S-548.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-24

A bolt of lightning struck the church dome and the wind carried the tip of the sptre over onto the roof or the church. It pierced the roof and landed top downward in the church auditorium, destroying a number of pews.
 Pupils at Standardization classes at the grammar school were forced to flee when fragments of glass were blown into the rooms, but none were injured. |
 The barn was moved from tHe place of Jacob Williams to the ad- joining land of Alvin Walker, top- plEg to pieces against the Walker home. A COW tied in the barn was dehorned and injured. Fourteen trees were uprooted in the immediate vii cinity
 On Cherry street three large eIms were blown down and traffic on the Post road was still blocked this fore noon detour being necessa ry
 No serious damage was caused in Bridgeport or other surrounding places, outside of Milford although one house was struck by lightning and numerous cave-ins were reported along the Pequonnock river and Yel- low Mill pond. An abnormally high tide attended the heavy rainfall washing property off two docks at the foot Of Pembroke street The house struck by lightning is located at 41 Hillside avenue, where the chin- ney was hit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-24
BERGEN MURDER
 TRIAL WHEELS
 READY ID MOVE
Hackensack N T.. Oct. 24

Jack Bergen, handsome dare deviI' motion picture actor, stumbled out of the home of George Cline, mo- tion picture director at No. 190 Un- dercliff avenue, Edgewater, N. J., shortly after o'clock on the night of August 25, mortally wounded, with 3 bullet hole through his chest He died shortly afterward. but not before he had scribbled on bloody piece of paper the words George Cline killed me- Cline when arrested told a dramatic story of how he had be- friended Bergen for several years un- til recently that the young actor had become over-intimate with Mrs. Cline Summoned to the Cline home. accord ing to the directors story, Bergen ad- nlitted his misconduct with Mrs. Cline while the three were at Saranac Lake, lon location" for motion pie ture. Cline said he then challenged Bergen to go upstairs in the Cline home, where the two were to fight a revolver duel in the dark. He de- clared that Bergen attacked him while they were going up the stairs and the fatal shot which killed Der gen was fired. Several days after Clines arrest detectives uncovered a clue revealing that a mysterious blonde was in the Cline home on the night of the killing. It developed that she was Miss Alice Thornton, bank enploye and sweetheart of Ser gen. She had revealed to Cline. she admitted, Bergen's alleged intimacy with the formers wife, which Mrs. Cline confessed to also. Mrs. Jack Bergen. the deserted wife of Bergen, when informed Of her husbands slay- ing was undisturbed. She observed that he had ''died as he lived. and in dicated no s-gn of grief Mrs Bergen said that she and their fourteen-year daughter had not seen Bergen for four years. Mrs. Cline's brother, Charles Sculion, now in Hackensack jail with Cline is said to have been In the Cline home on the night of the agedy and. according to the tes- unony given to Prosecuting Attorney Arch bald Hart. went upstairs and procured the revolver given to Ber1 gen. with which he was to battle in the dark with Cline Miss Marga- ret WaIz. of Philadelphia. sister of Cline (whose real name is Walz). has rallied to the moving picture directors defense. She attributes the tragedy to the 'reck1essness of youth,
 Both the wife and sweetheart of Bergen have publicly declared their belief that Bergen got what he de- served"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-24
MILLS AND HALL
 MURDER ARREST
 SAYS FRAME UP

Philadelphia, Pa. Oct, 24-Paul Wilson, Jr-. 25, of Highland Park. N. J., is ping held on suspicion by police here in connection with the murders of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. James Mills at New Brunswick, N. J., on September 14th.
 ''The gang that hangs around Tay- 1or's garage is trying to frame me up,' he declared, adding that the po lice had been "hounding' him ever since the Hal-A1ills murder. Wilson was taken to City Hall where he was questioned by detectives. He seems to be afflicted with muscular twitch- ings and general nervousness beyond his control and is believed to be suf fering from haIlucinations.
 According to Owens, the detective who made the arrest, Wilson was acting in a suspicious manner in the station and upon being questioned did not give satisfactory answers
 He is said to have taken a train at New Brunswick with a ticket for Trenton but rode on to Philadelphia
 Wilson is slated as sick at police headquarters due to his signs of ex- trene nervousness. The local detec- tives have, however, described his ac- tion as significant He is being held pending advtceS from the New Bruns- wick authorities.