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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
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CITY OPEN
SEPTEMBER 5
Places of Teachers Who Lately Re-
signed Filied-All Buildings Re-
noyated-Number of Improve
ments Made During
Vacation.

The city schools will open for the
years work Tuesday morning, Sep
tember 5. The districts will remain
the same as in other years with grades
in the same buildings.
Since the list of teachers was pub
lished Miss Leorna Egan, Miss Selma
Garrent, and Miss Lucy Griswold have
resigned. Miss Egan has accepted the
position as head Of the Commercial
Department of the Burlington, Iowa,
High school. Her place will be filled
by Miss Alta Johnson for the last two
years-head of the Commercial Depart
ment of the Rhinelander High school.
Miss Garrant's position in the Howe
school will be taken by Miss Myrtle
Hellestadt of Scandinavia. She is a
graduate of the Stevens Point Normal
school and for the past three years has
taught in the primary grades at Owen
Miss Helen Eversz, graduate of Rip
on college, has been engaged as an
English instructor in the High school.
This completes the list of teachers
unless the enrolment should be great
er than usual.
All buildings. have been thoroughly
cleaned and painted and are IN ex-
cellent condition for school work. New
furnaces are being installed in the
Howe building. In the Lincoln build
ing the wiring of the lighting system
has been changed somewhat, and
new fireproof switch board takes the
place of an old and dangerous wood
en- outfit. Lights on separate trans
former have been placed in the halls
so that the danger of trouble from this
source is almost negligible. The land
ing on the lower hall stairway has
been extended three feet, and pos
sible source of danger removed. Eighty
eight new seats have been placed in
the assembly room, and the seating
plan re-arrahgea SO that pupils will
not have to sit two in single seat as
they have been seated in years past.
If the enrolment does not increase
greatly over last year conditions will
be very much better.
The Lincoln, Howe, Lowell, and
Edison schools have been provided
with coal, but the strike interfered
with two cars intended for the Irving
and Emerson. However, we are as
suhed that they will arrive in plenty
of time for winter heating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
THE new
H()ME.OF THE
DAILY FIRM

The building being erected by the
Daily Music company on Grand avenue,
opposite the Dixon Hotel, will be oc-
cupied by this firm, it was announced
by member of the company, 1t is
expected to be ready for occupancy
October /.
The building will be of brick, one
story high, have a 30-foot frontage
and depth Of 90 feet. The front
design is featured with an arcade with
attractive display windows, The sales
quarters will take up 65 feet of the
main floor, back of which will be the
recital room for music teachers and
special musical demonstrations There
will also be quarters for repair work
and demonstrating the music Of phon-
ograph records. The improvement
will add much to the already fine ap-
pearance Of that section of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
TRIES To
RENT CASTLE

Word concerning the James w. Cor
rigans continues to filter over from
London. The latest is the gossip that
Mrs. Corrigan, who before her mar
riage was Miss Laura Mae Whitrocl<
of Stevens Point had raised ambitious
eyes to Blenheim castle, with a view
to renting it for season.
A New York correspondent, writing
to a Detroit paper, remarks: 1T is
interesting to note that the super-am-
bilious Mrs. James w. Corrigan is
not presiding over that majestic pile
this summer. All of which, no doubt,
is a great blow to the lady who first
gazed out upon life from humble sur
roundings in Stevens Point, Wis
Earlier in the season Mrs. Corrigan
it is reported, made frantic efforts, by
way of Mrs. George Keppel, to lease
Blenheim, and one bit of gossip has il
that she was willing to pay a stupen.
dous rental and still allow the duke
and the new duchess to- occupy certain
wings of the palace, which was re
stored to it's early splendor some years
ago by the late William K. Vanderbilt
father of the duke of Marlborough
first wife.
"Mrs. Corrigans offer was turned
down Milwaukee journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
COUNTY
ECONOMY
PICNIC

A county picnic in the interest Of the
Wood County Economy Drive and
other important problems in which
the Wood county farmers are interest
ed will be held at Vesper, August %,
opposite the depot, beginning at II a.
m. Able speakers will address the
people on the economy drive and other
topics. Mr. Christie, president of the
Wisconsin Packing company of Wau-
sau, will speak on the marketing of
livestock. County office aendidates
who endorse the drive will be present
and speak.
We want you to rouse the whole
family and come out with big lunch
basket we'll laden with eats. We want
you to get better acquainted Bring
along your problems and suggestions.
This is your meeting. Tell your neigh
bors of it. Come early and stay late.
Boost for the drive
P. B. AMONDSON,
Pittsville, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
0lJRYIEV
0NRIVER
FRONT TPLAN

The park commission plan suggested
by George w. Mead, chairman, at a
recent meeting of the Rotary club has
been receiving considerable comment.
We believe every citizen of Wisconsin
Rapids is overly anxious to have a
beautiful Wisconsin river shore front,
but can't afford to have it at the sac
rifice of business interests that would
necessarily be affected by this won
derful change. We believe il posi-
bic to clear the river front from John
E. Daly's drug store to the I. 3.
Scott public library, but the balance
of the business houses that are To-
Gated adjacent to the new bridge are
too valuable to disturb for civic beau
ty interests. You hear a great many
adverse comments to the suggestion
of Mr.. Mead and at the same time
there are many reasons why these
changes could be accomplished, as
| there are only two or three buildings
| in the entire stretch that are Of bricl
i and stone construction. The remova
of these buildings would naturally
widen the Wisconsin river at this poin
and make more room for river fioWage
If the rvier bank was cleared Of al
/ ebstructions from the T. B. Scott pub
lie library building to the Nitter hote
this would aid greatly in protection
to the east side. In our opinion W
still believe that retaining wall ey
tending from the Christian Sciene
church clear through to the Witte
hotel would be absolutely necessary t
protect the east side from flood eondi
tions. Think it over and then act ae
cordinglg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
PRIMARY
ELECTION
HERE soon

The primary election is drawing
near 1t is less than two weeks away,
the date being September S.
This year the primary III Wood
county seems to be of more import
ance in regard to the final outcome
Of the race for office than ordinarily
The Democrats have no ticket, and
as the Socialists are considered Of 2
negligible quantity, the Republicans
have almost entire control. As re
suit, some political dopsters hold
that a Republican nomination Is
practically as good as an election.
All the candidates are working hard
to advance their causes, but SO far
we have not found enough sentiment
one way or another for a good guess
as to which of them stand the best
show of winning.
All of the county officers have op-
position except County Treasurer
LaVigne and Clerk of Court .Bever,
which means that they'll win the
primary race in walk Both are
efficient officers and all around fine
fellows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
FINE. BARNS

Will Chambers, travelling insurance
agent of this city, accompanied bs
Geo. n. Wood, made a business triF
by auto through the northwestern par
of the state. They left Wednesday,
and returned last Saturday Mr.
Chambers reports a splendid trip fol
him in a business way and George n
Wood reports that the country through
which they passed was prosperous
and beautiful. He made personal in
spections Of two barns in particular
which cost about $4,000 a piece. These
barns We're ideal in, service, construc-
tion and capacity. He said he coulo
find nothing that was lacking for good
dairy barns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
SPRINGANEV one

As you walk along the streets of
this town, what do you see? What
do you think? What do you say?
Possibly there is some obstruction
in the way, some repairs that are
needed, or some improvement that
could be made.
You see the possibilities, but do your
thoughts get beyond the confines of
your own brain? Do you spring them
for the benefit of your fellow citizens !?
A bottle of champagne is only an
aggravation to parched throat until
the cork is pulled.
It is so with those ideas you are
carrying around in your head but nev-
er allow to become public.
Spring them-all of them.
Some may be impractical and if SC
they will be cast aside and nc one viii
be harmed.
But among the number there may
be one that is of inestinable value te
our community.
That is the one we want-the one
we need-but we can't benefit from
it until you pull the cork from your
thinkery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
District
CONVENTION

A meeting of the League of Women
Voters of the Eighth Congressional
district has been called for this city
Tuesday, August g, for the purpose
of completing this organization, the
purpose of which is to aid voters, par
ticufarly women, in voting intelligent
ly The district comprises the coun-
ties of Wood, Marathon, shawano,
Portage, Waupaea and Waushara.
Mrs. I. P Voter Of this city is the
district chairman. A luncheon for
the women will be served in the Con
gregational church parlors at 12:3i
after which number of talks will be
made by leaders in the movement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
ideal. SOLD
TONR. GRUWELL

Announcement was made that John
Stark, operator of the Ideal theatre,
the past ten years, sold the same to
J. P. Gruwell who will take possession
Monday. The building was put up by
Mr.. Stark and was leased to Mr.. Cru
we'll Mr.. Stark will take much
needed rest before taking up new
work
Mr. Gruwell is an experienced thea
ter man, having formerly managed the
Palace theater. Since its sale to its
present owners, two years ago, he has
been absent from the city, doing mo-
ton picture distribution work for 3
Chicago concern. Both he and his wife
are popular here, and their many
friends are delighted to know tha1
they will again be found in their mids'
regularly. Our best wishes for sue
cess are with them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

termining upon the best method Of
handling long term rural credits. The
securities will go through the hands
of the corporation for approval, and
they will be marketed by it. The
capital stock will be $4,000, shares
$1,000 each
r. A. Peterson, H. W. Ullsperger
and c. C. Fuller were appointed as q
committee to take charge Of the stock
selling campaign.
Attorney B. NJ. Vaughan Of Wis
consin Rapids was the chairman of
the Stevens Point meeting, r. A. Peter
son of this city secretary. J. A. Cohen,
president Of the Citizens National
bank, city, was elected a director for
Wood County. Each county in the
associations territory will be repre-
sented on the board of directors by one
director, as follows:
Wood county, J. A. Cohen, Wiscon-
sin Rapids; juneau county, c. c. Full
ler, Necedah; Waupaca county, r. j.
Bestul, Scandinavia; Portage county
0. Kingston, Stevens Point; Monroe
county, NJ. O. Heferman, Norwalk;
Marquette county, ". F. Currie, Mons
tello; Adams county, R. B. Wood, a
dams; Waushara county, II. E. Holt
Wild Rose; Marathon county, T. W
Hoffman, Stratford; Jackson county
H. II. Richards, Black River Falls;
Clark county, H. Hasslit, Loyal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
ANEpOCH
MAkIN(iRUN


What IS believed to De the longest
single Esn ever made by gasoline
Mt wax made by the FWD cars
which were run under their own
yer from the Brill Company plant
II PIii.adelphis Pennsylvania. to Fay
2ttsv;lle, North Carolina, where de-
liverg of them was made TO the
Cape Fear Railways, In,.
Oar Sales Representative, Capt.
:. r. Jones, was in charge Of the
ars and directed their operation
while Mr. Ed Regal, Service Repre-
sentative, took charge of the opera
tien Of the. cars and saw to it that
the equipment was in shape for the
run. Rrom Baltimore to Fayetteville,
Service Representative, James Sni-
ley, continued with the others.
After the bodies for the cars had
been finished at the Bril- Company
plant, they were thoroughly gone
over as were the chassis of the
trucks and the trailer The ears were
given test runs and before they left
on their journey everything was in
first class shape.
There were two motor cars and
one trailer in the shipment so it was
necessary to handle them all in the
form of a train, using one Of the
motor cars to furnish the power.
Travelling in this manner, the train
maintained speed of between Is
and 27 miles per hour. The trip was
started at Is miles per hour and that
rate was maintained for some time
so that the operation of the cars
could be carefully observed. Later
the speed was increased though not
to excel speed Of more than
twenty-seven miles per hour at any
time.
Railroad officials along the line
were notified as to the time the cars
would reach points where they might
be inspected and number of Off
cials saw the cars and watched them
run.
The passing of the cars through d
town or city caused great excitement
and drew a 6 I'd many spectators.
All along the line their operation com
manded a great deal of interest.
At one point during the run just
after the cars left the Potomac Yards,
they pulled up a six mile grade of
| 21a% at a speed of Is miles per
hour. And on a three mile grade of
| 4ao near the end of the run it was
necessary to shift into second gear
twice but there was no excessive
| heating of the motor.
In making the run, the cars went
over the tracks Of the Seaboard Air
Line, the Baltimore & Ohio, the
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Pc.
tomac, the Norfolk & Southern ano
the Atlantic Coast Line Railways
| The total distance covered was 46(
miles and the gasoline mileage was
a little better than six miles PEI
gallon even though considerable gas
was used in backing up when goin&
onto sidings and in idling the motor
The cars made the entire trip with
out trouble and furnished furthe-
proof that the FWD is capable 0
giving as high class service on rail
as could be wished for.-From Gin
tonville Gazette.
It will be seen from the above ar
ticle that the FWD trucks manufac
tured at Clintonville, are making goo
on the railroads-why won't they d
equally as we'll on street railways
They will. Those interested, pleas
investigate and then let our car lin
be extended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
No BOX; No MAIL

IF you have no letter box you will
get no mail. That is the edict of the
Postoffice Department, announced by
Assistant Postmaster General Bartlett
August 18th. The absence of letter
boxes results in delay by reason of
carriers being forced to ring bells and
then wait to deliver letters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

George P. Hambrecht, state direc-
tor of vocational education and a for
mer resident of this city, and two 9th
er Wisconsin educators will sail for
Europe Saturday to study part time
school systems overseas. The purpose
of the trip is to get ideas for further
development of the Wisconsin yoca-
tional educational system, already
recognized as one of the best in the
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
give new man a chance IN this
office.

r. R. Williams is candidate for
district attorney. He is q very able
MarshfeId lawyer, well and favor
ably known al over the country. At
present and fer some years past he
has been city attorney of the city Of
Marshfeld and secretary Of the Cen-
trail Wisconsin Fair association. He
has been signally successful both as
lawyer and fair secrefary. Mr.
Williams is associated with his father
under the firm name of P. A. & r. r
Williams.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
[)EN()LAY
OFFICERS
INSTALLED

The officers of the DeMolay order
for boys were installed at a meeting IL
the Masonic hall Thursday evening,
Guy O. Babcock serving as installing
officer. A six-thirty o'clock dinner and
program preceded the installation
exercises.
The officers installed follow:
W. George Wilcox.
S. George LaBour, Jr.
j. William Doudna.
Wolcott Riley.
Scribe-Roy Anderson.
S. D-Tom butcher.
J. D.-Bertram Mason.
S. S.-Clarence Searls, Jr.-
J. S.-Floyd Vanderhei.
Marshall Donald Hougen.
S. B.-Max Smart.
Chaplain-Conrad Witt.
Sentinel-Charles Gazeley.
First Preceptor-Eugene Hess
Second Preceptor- Edgar Timm.
Third Preceptor-George Gibson.
Fifth Preceptor-Vilas Baker.
Sixth Preceptor-Exter Ticknor.
Seventh Preceptor-Jack Gruwel
T,r
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
TOINCORPORAIE
RURAL. CREDIT
ASSOCIATION

The Central Wisconsin Rural Credit
association, the organization of which
was initiated at meeting of bank
ers in this city some time ago, will be
a corporation. This was decided at q
meeting of bankers in Stevens Point
Saturday, where report was made
by the committee to which was referr-
ed the matter of Investigating and de-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
DAl)GHIERAND
MOTHER HELD
FOR TRIAL

Mrs. Lucille Daugherty, charged
with having fred the shot that killed
Adolph Virum, had her preliminary
examination in Judge Gets court
Saturday and was bound over for trial
which probably will be held at the oc-
tober term of the circuit court. Her
mother, Mrs. Dora Eichhorn, charged
with being an accessory before the
fact, was also bound over for trial.
No bail was furnished and the defend
ants were remanded to the custody of
the sheriff. John Roberts is their at
torney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

All, of course, know Sheriff Wal
ter Mueller. He is running for re-
election. 'Wallie," as he is familiar
Iy known, served during the World
War, overseas, as lieutenant. Dur
ing this, his first term of office, ne
has shown himself to be an officer of
courage and determination, one who
exercises good judgment in the dis
charge of his duties and one who
never gets over -officious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
IAF()LlEIIE
To SPEAK HERE
SATURDAY

Attorney B. M. Vaughan announc-
ed that United States Senator Robert
NJ. La Fellette, candidate for re-elec-
tion, and Herman L. Ekern, candidate
for attorney general, will speak in the
Armory in this city at s o'clock Sat
urday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

WANTED-A representative for
this locality. Commission only. Win
grant exclusive territory. Experience
not necessary. Splendid opportunity
The Lake City Nurseries, Inc,
1924 to 9-14 Lake City, MINI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

E. E. Royce is a LaFollette Repub-
Ican candidate for -assemblyman Of
Wood county. He is a progressive far
mer near Marshfeld, is well posted
on the needs Of the county and gives
every promise Of making. good re
preventative of the people. He is
running on platform of equal rights
to all and special privileges to none.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24
Christian Science Church

Sunday Service-10:45 A. M.
Wednesday evening, Testimonia
meeting 7:45 o'clock.
Lesson Subject-Mind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

E. L. Renne also is running for the
office of county clerk. He announced
himself as a Progressive Republican
candidate Mr.. Renne has never held
public office and promises, if
elected, to give highly satisfactory
service. His friends are urging to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

The other candidate for district at
torney is James Dutton, a bright and
popular Nel1oosa lawyer, who is well
qualified for the office lie seeks He
is a graduate cf Marquette college.
His home formerly was at Elroy Ee
pledges to enforce the laws without
fear or favor, if elected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

W A. Cole, of Vesper, also
seeks the Republican nomination for
sheriff. He is fitted for the office he
seeks, by training having been a
game-warden for a number of years.
In this work he demonstrated him
self to be a sleuth hunter of excep-
tional ability.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

Sam Church is candidate for re-
election as county clerk. He is
strong on system, as result Of
which the affairs of his Office have
been handled in a very efficient man
ner. His friends say he is just as
painstaking and conscientious with
his duties as clerk as he is with his
private affairs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

Henry Ebbe asks to be reelected
as registrar of deeds. He is deserv-
ing of all he asks for, for the reason
that he has filled the Office very eff
GENTLY and is qualified for it in every
respect To lose him would be a
distinct loss to the county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-08-24

Another candidate for sheriff is
John j. Ebbe, prominent Pittsville
business man and resident of this
county for many years. He served
as sheriff of his county some 20 years
ago and therefore is thoroughly ex-
pefienced in the duties of this office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-04-13

The only sharp reversal Of the
session came in the fnal hour when
Mexican Petroleum fell FIVE points
from its early best and caused other
leaders 10 react one 10 three points
The one striking exception was
American Locomotive. which forSed
steadily ahead. closing at "A gain OF
four points
Call loans opened az AZ percent
bu- the lSht demand at chat rate
caused reduction of four percent in
the second hour. More time funds
placed at AZ percent for thirty 10
sixty DAYS, but longer dates held
around 4& percent
Reversing Tuesdays trend. the
German rate was the only exception
20 the higher level registered by a
majority os Wednesdays foreign ex-
change quotations. Sterling demand
bills We're rong al AIS. allied
remittanCes gained four 10 eight
points and greater strength was
shown by Czecho-Slovakion bills
The Greek rate was unchanged. but
dealings in that remittance were
nominal on the unsettled conditions
reported from Athens.