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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County-In Probate.
In Re Last Will of Julia Hags, De-
ceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That at the
regular Term of said Court to be held
at said Court House, on the first Tues
day, fbeing the 7th day. of November
A. ID. 1922, there will be heard, con-
sidered and adjusted, all claims a.
gainst said Julia Hass, deceased;
And Notice Is Hereby Further Civ
en-, That all such claims for examina-
ton and allowance must be presented
to said County Court at the Court
House, in the city of Wisconsin Rap
ids, in said County and State. on or
before the 28th day of October. A. D.
1922, or be barred.
Dated June 18th, 1922.
By the Court,
w. j. CONWAY, County Judge.
B. M. Vaughan, Attorney for Execu-
tor, P. o. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis
July 6. July 20
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
Should he Interested.

want to emphasize the fact that
the farmers of America are directly,
and hope, intelhgently interested in
the marketing of every form and va
riety of American manufactured prod
uets, realizing that after all it is only
another phase Of the sale of agricul
tural products.
The farmers of America also appre
ciate the fact that, now we are a
creditor nation, We are compelled TO
sell our manufactured products more
than ever before in foreign markets.
We also understand that since we
cannot reach any foreign country ex-
cepting Canada and Mexico by land
transportation, it is absolutely neces-
sary to employ American ships.
Hence it follows that our interest
in the shipping question is no longer
vaguely sympathetic OF a matter of
patriotism or of argument, but thai
it is question of life or death to
American business prosperity.
The maintenance of the American
home and frseide is dependent upon
regularity of employment, which cam
not be maintained unless there IS
regularity of sale of AmeI lean prod
ucts, whether agricultural or manufac-
tured. These are the reasons why
the manufacturing and shipping inter
ests of America can depend upon the
voting strength and support of the
farming interests of the country, and
this interest and support will be great
er in exact proportion to the distance
of agricultural regions from tidewater,
because it is the cost of transportation
of farm products from the farm to the
consumer and the ability of the near
by consumer to purchase farm prod
| ucts that settles the whole question
| as to whether it is worth while to be
a farmer or not.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
TRI-COUNTY
SANITARIUM

The project of tri-county tuber-
culosis sanitarium for Wood, Portage
and Waushara counties was picked up
with renewed interest at meeting Of
the Portage County Medical Society
recently when Dr. A. A Pleyte stat
ed that recent clinic of the Wiscon
sin tuberculosis association had
revealed an alarming increase in the
disease. He urged the physicians to
keep active until the project was real
lied. Miss Margaret, Breene of the
Wisconsin Tuberculosis associa-
ton, was in the city last week in the
interest of such an institution She
hopes to have the matter brought up
for action at the next meeting of the
county board.
Buy it in Wisconsin Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
OPENING OF A NEW SCENIC
ROUTE TO YELLOWSTONE PARK
Through the Heart of the Rockies and
the Last of the Old West.

Through the Heart of the Rockies and
the Last of the Old West.
The new scenic Teton Noun Tain
route from Lander, Wyo., to The Vel
lowstone opens July l. Large, easy
riding motor buses take you through
the Shoshone Indian Reservation, a
long the picturesque Wind River,
which is crossed and recrossed many
times, to wonderful Brooks Lake, with
the worlds greatest trout fishing.
Other attractive features of the trip
are unequalled views of the Teton
Mountains, considered the most ma
jestic of all ranges in the Rocky Noun
tain Region; and a ride through the
Jackson Hole and Lake Region; the
greatest big game country in the
world.
A new booklet, entitled "Teton
Mountain Route to Yellowstone Ma
tional Park, is just off the press Ask
for copy. Then you will want to go.
For fares, train schedules and full
information, ask Agents, Chicago &
North Western Ry. 26-4t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
THRU SLEEPING CAR
TO TWIN CITIES

The Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Railway is now operating fast, con-
venient sleeping car service on train
leaving Wisconsin Rapids 9:14 p. M,
arriving at Lacrosse 5:25 a. M. st.
Paul 9.25 a. M, Minneapolis 1905 a.
m. Returning leave Minneapolis 5:45
p. M, arrive Wisconsin Rapids 5:18
a. H. All meals in Dining Car. For
reservations ask Ticket Agent, c. NJ.
& st. P. Ry. 4t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
MANNERS
And BOYS

The i'll hammered boy invariably be-
comes an i'll hammered man.
An i'll hammered man is not often
successful in a business which re-
quires that he come into daily con-
tact with the buying public.
People who spend their own money
want to receive courtesy as well as
the value of that money. They do not
care to pay for a crouch or grunt.
School teachers are always endeav-
'oring to improve the manners of their
pupils, but they find it difficult task
where manners are not taught in the
home.
These are every day facts-not
theories, or sermon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
IOTICE OF SEPTEMBER PRIM AIRY
September 5, 1922.

State of Wisconsin, Department of
State.-ss.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
at primary to be held in the several
towns, wards, villages and election
districts of the State of Wisconsin on
the first Tuesday of September, A. D.
1922, being the fifth day of said
month, the following officers are to be
nominated:
A GOVERNOR, in place of John
j. Blaine, whose term of office will ex-
pire on the first Monday of January
A. D. 1923.
A LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, in
place of George F. Commings, whose
term of Office will expire on the first
Monday of January, 1923.
A SECRETARY OF STATE, in
place of Elmer S. Hall, whose term of
office will expire on the first Monday
of January, 1923.
A STATE TREASURER, in place
of Henry Johnson, whose term of of
flee will expire on the first Monday of
January 1923.
AN ATTORNEY GENERAL, in
place of William J. Morgan, whose
term of office will expire on the first
Monday of January, 1928.
A UNITED STATES SENATOR, in
place of Robert NJ. LaFoIlette, whose
term of office will expire March A, 1923
A REPRESENTATIVE IN CON
GRESS for the Eighth Congressional
District, comprised of the counties of
Marathon, Portage, Waupaca, Wau-
shara, Wood and Shawano.
A MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY, in
place of w. W. Clark, whose term of
office will expire OH the first Monday
of January, 1923.
There are also to be nominated
county clerk, county treasurer, district
attorney, sheriff, register of deeds.
clerk of court, surveyor and coroner
for each county of the state and any
other county officers required by law
to be nominated at such primary.
GIVEN under my hand and official
seal at the Capitol in the city of Madi-
son, this 29th day of June, A. d. 1922.
(SEAL) ELMER S. HALL,
Secretary of State
Dated at Wisconsin Rapids, in said
county and state, this 9Th day of July
A. D., 1922.
(SEALl SAM CHURCH
27-4t County Clerk, Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

For United States Senator
DR.. w. A. Garfield, Waukesha.
For Governor
William J. Morgan, Milwaukee.
For Lieutrnont Governor
Riley Young, Darien.
For Secretary of State
Martin r. Paulsen, Stevens Point.
For State Treasurer
Henry Johnson, Madison
For Attorney General
John F. Baker, Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
A GOOD THING TO KNOW

Foley Cathartic Tablets are genu-
inely wholesome physician ideal lax
ative. They keep the system fit and
fine, purged of poisons and ready to
resist disease. Miss J. Hunter, 1860
Stedman ST., N. S., Pittsburg, Pa,
writes: 81 cannot praise Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets too highly for what they
have done for me. Sold Everywhere
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
PAIN KEPT HIM AWAKE NIGHTS

]. ". Peck, Corapolis, Pennsylvania
writes: Il suffered terrible pain, I'M
able to lie down nights. Tried three
different doctors. Three weeks ago
began taking Foley Kidney Pills, i'm
provement in my condition is really
wonderful. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
ORDER APPOINTING TIME TO
PROVE WILL, AND FIXING TIME
FOR CLAIMS AND NOTICE
To eCQEDIT0PC
TO CREDITORS

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County-In Probate.
In re last Will of Mary L. Norton,
deceased
An Instrument in writing purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament
of Mary L. Norton of Wisconsin Ra-
pids, in said County, having been de-
livered into said Court;
And Mabel Baldwin Gilman, and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

is topsy-turvy.h
Another man says: ''Tir1es are aw-
full. It's struggle to keep soul and
body together. Everything is up in
the air and I don't know what we are
coming to"
Two sides of human nature-the OPP
timistic and the pessimistic.
One man is enjoying life under diff
culties, doing his part toward making
the world happier and leading it out
of the chaos into which it has been
plunged.
The other, his vision obscured by
the darkness cast by his own shadow
sees only clouds where the sun is be-
ginning to shine Nothing satisfies
him, because he expects miracles in a
day when they do not exist. Nothing
pleases him, because he is unable even
to please himself He is just here
| can't help it, and wouldn't if he could
Each of US is one or the other, or in
between and don't know which way te
turn.
Think well before speaking-looR
twice before you turn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

No railroad company would ever
dream of employing an engineer who
had been found drunk at the throttle.
He would be discharged instantly and
would find difficulty in finding en-
ployment on that or any other road.
Our courts and civil authorities,
however, show less business acumen
than do our corporations.
A drunken man at the wheel of an
automobile can terrorize pedestrians
and other motorists and kill and MAIN
and get off with a nominal fine or no
punishment at all, depending upon
his political or financial drag and the
shrewdness of his attorney.
Such condition of affairs is totally
without reason or justice.
A man found at the wheel of a car
while intoxicated should be deprived
of his right to drive for all future
time. If he kills Or mains while in
that condition he should go to the gal
lows or to the penitentiary, regardless
of who or what he is.
Until we have drastic laws covering
such cases, and those laws are re-
lentlessly enforced, our highways will
continue to be menace instead of a
public benefit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
COUGHED so HE COULD NOT
SLEEP

Tickling throat. bronchial coughs
and asmatic spasms bread ones rest
and weaken the system, and serious
sickness may result. Enos Holbert,
Paoi Ind, writes: Il had a severe
cold and coughed continually at night.
Could hardly sleep. Foley's Honey
and Tar stopped my cough. Sold Ev-
erywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

School teachers are continually a
lap ahead of their times They are
teaching children many of the things
they should learn at home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

If people who fall in love at first
sight would refrain from taking the
second look there would be less di-
vorces in the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

A Chicago girl has been winning
fame by breaking all records at swim
ming. AS fitting climax to her ca
reer she may eventually learn to bake
bread.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

If you want your wife to forgive
you, spill the beans before some one
else beats you to it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Wedding bells ring merrily, but the
siren of the divorce court is the one
that, makes the big noise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Young people should never make
light of gray hairs. The aged have
learned the follies of youth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Give your neighbor credit for keep
ing a secret. He hasn't told what he
knows about you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Radium has been materially reduc-
ed in price, it now being possible to
look at it through a glass at 800 a
squint.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Be an expert at one thing and the
world will forgive you for what you
don't know about the rest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

When wall paper is too expensive IN
price, use German marks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Now is the time to do the things
you should have done yesterday, but
it makes double work today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Never start bad story about an
other person. Some one may confuse
the names and hang it onto you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

1t is possible, though, that some
people have to keep their good reso-
lutions because nobody else wants
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Education enables us to realize the
things we don't know.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

The feeble minded, however, never
worry over their affiiction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

In union there is strength, until the
Judge sewers the knot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Cheer up! You may be president
someday Every dinky organization
has one. >--~6t ~s
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

You can't make an efficiency reputa-
ton by watching the. other fellow do
it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

The smallest rung of the ladder is
always at the top. There are not so
many to occupy it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

For a profitable vacation at low
cost, spend it in your garden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

No. this country is not going to the
bow-wows. Can't be found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Our sins find US out, but they don't
always squeal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

To be sure, the laborer is worthy
of his hire-when he earns it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

A young man never goes crazy
he is in love. He only gets dippy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

No, don't tell us your opinion of
yourself. We don't print rough stuff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

There is no fool quite so foolish as
the fool who thinks he is a wise one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Keep moving. You can't expect the
world to lag behind with you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
AS THE
EDITOR
SEES IT

One man says: Times are not
good, but they will be better some
day, and in the meantime l will just
do the best l can and be thankful that
I can do that much when the world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Note: This IL the second of a
series of six articles on the American
Merchant Marine by the Chairman
Of the Shipping Board
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
FLEET POORLY
BALANCED FOR
PEACE TRADES

LAskER SAYS AMERICAN MER.
CHANT MARINE NOW LIKE RAIL.
ROAD OWNING ONLY FREIGHT
CARS AND NO PASSENGER
EQUIPMENT; sAYs PASSENGER
AND OTHER TYPE SHIPS ESSEN
TiAL TO NATIONAL PROSPER.
ITY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
WISCONSIN RAPIDS MARKETS

Selling Prices
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

1t is worth while watching the per-
formances of young men who have
completed their education and are just
starting on their business careers.
You will note that some go quietly
to work, continue faithfully at their
tasks, and are often surprised when
it is time to knock off for the day.
Others don't start until the last
stroke of the clock and quit at the first.
One class of these youngsters will
get along in the world and rise as
they go.
The others will never set the world
afre. They won't even create a
smudge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Some of our esteemed foreign gov
ernments are strongly and religiously
of the opinion that the United States
should go to the financial rescue of
Germany.
But it is not new thought, or sug-
gestion.
Having squeezed the last ounce of
blood from their vanquished antagon-
lists, they now pine because there is
no more blood to be squeezed.
They would have us shovel the gold
into the top of the German hopper
while they deity extract it from the
bottom.
A beautiful scheme, but unfortun-
ately we are blind, deaf and dumb, and
can't see, hear or say yes.
Give the old joker a shave before
trotting it out again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20

Buy it in Wisconsin Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-07-20
LIST OF NOMINEES

"SelI Your Hammer and Buy Horn
Bisbee daily review., 1922-09-07
ORDERS IS ORDERS

General Pershing tells the story of a volunteer battalion of backwoods- men that once joined General Grant. The latter admired their physique but distrusted the capacity of their uncouth commander to handle troops promptly and efficiency in the fieic, so he said:
 Colonel, I want to see your men at work; call them to attention and or der them. to march shouldered arms in close column to left flank"
 Without a moments hesitation the colonel yelled to his command: 'Doys look id, thar! Make ready to thiken and fo lief end-ays! Tote your guns git!
 The maneuver proved brilliant success and the self elected colone' was forthwith officially commissioned
Bisbee daily review., 1922-09-07
MUD- SLINGING
 IS BARRED BY
 CHAS.. B. WARD

Charles B. Ward, aspirant for the Democratic nomination for governor at the coming primary election, has issued the following statement as to the character of the campaign he is conducting.
 Statement of Mir. Ward
 have made an absolutely clean campaign. I have never in 30 years of campaigning made any other kind. I have made over 50 addresses this summer in behalf of my candidacy for the nomination of governor, and thous ands of voters who have listened to those speeches will bear me out in the statement as to the kind of campaign have made.
 My instructions to those at my headquarters were to avoid making either publicly or privately, any state ment that would wound others or en- gender bitterness among the members of our party, but there are those who for reasons of their own will not be guided by my actions or wishes. am not responsible for their acts and repudiate the acts of either men or newspapers who would attempt to change the kind of campaign I am making to one which suits their own words and actions but I will not ac- cept responsibility for statements made to suit the views of individuals when those views differ from my own.
 (Signed) CHARLES B. WARD
Bisbee daily review., 1922-09-07
Far Carrying Gun

DOUGLAS-W. E. Gardner, rancher near Lee station, was arrested yester- day morning by Vernon Lahore, dep uty sheriff, on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Gardner had a revolver in his possession. Lahore ap- peared while an argument between Gardner and Frank Hollister was go- ing on and noticed the six-shooter pro- truding from the formers pocket. He took the gun away and placed him under arrest. Judge Jack placed the bail at $500, which several friends quickly produced.
 The argument is said to have been the aftermath of fight at Gardner's ranch during a recent rodeo and dance.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-09-07
TOM SIMS SAYS

Wonder if you tip your had to girl wearing knickerbockers?
 Son goes to college to get ahead while dad uses his at home.
 We had forgotten this was canning season until we heard about the sugar combine.
 Autos are down; gas is down tires are down-pedestrians also.
 We saw a man look at one so qulcx- ly she dropped her eyes.
 The razorback hog is reported dwind ling; but they may be growing safety razorbacks.
 Now they tell women low heels mean flat feet. Last year they said high heels meant flat heads. This may be an awful country; but an African thermometer drops to 9S every winter. J. The man who thinks he is always right is wrong. A woman who marries for money works more than eight hours day.
 Sometimes the woman with bee in her bonnet gets stung. ' What's worse than no front teeth during corn.on-the-cob time?
 Cheer up! Suppose the twin strikes had sbeen tripiets 2 ssecfs's H'y z.asSS 7 Health hint: Never try to step on "a man when he is a live wire. D Here is a fortune. Get up something , to take rouge off coats.
 If winter comes, we will put our vesi back on and then we will be in oul winter suit.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-09-07
Making out Notices

TOMBSToNE-Making out of tax notices and receipts for 1922 was start ed this morning by force under the direction of County Treasurer Guy c. Welch. This year a system whereby the notices and receipts are being made out by typewriter has been worked out by the county treasurer. and although the plan was tried out for the first time today, good speed has been attained by the force of clerks with the result that the mo- tices will be made out in shorter space of time than heretofore. MT. Welch stated today, however, that no notices will be mailed out at least be- fore the 18th.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-09-07
Married in Tombstone

CORRESPONDENT. and Mrs. Edward Bates are telling friends of their we'd ding which took place in Tombstone Saturday. It was a surprise wedding to friends of the bride and bride groom.
 The wedding took place after the bride, Miss Iris (Mickey) Landrum, was excused from afternoon work in the drug department of the Phelps Dodge store without friends guessing the real reason of her absence. The bridegroom picked her up in his auto mobile on side street and the trip to Tombstone was made and the mar riage took place without friends know ing.