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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
The First Annual of the Grand Rapids High
School,

Wednesday evening in the Opera
House occurred the first annual COM
mencement of the Grand Rapids High
school. Many people do not under
stand this statement, but it means
that since consolidating the cities,
the high school is thus known instead
of the Centralia high school or Howe
High school as heretofore designated,
and this is the first commencement of
the consolidated high schools.
The hall was beautifully decorated
in bunting of the class colOrs. purple
and white, with a prOfuSiOn of flowers
and potted plants, especially about
the stage. A larger crowd has seldom
il ever gathered in this hall where
nearly all the great gatherings in this
city are held. A conservative estimate
fixed the number of spectators present
at about 800.
Over the front of the stage in bold
letters was the class motto LAS the
Labor SO the Reward" We should be
pleased to go through the program
and mention especially the merits OF
each individual on the program but
the latenesS of the hour prevents our
doing SO this week. 1t must suffice to
say undb each uleIHDtI VI UllG CIdoS ull
SO well that many declared the pro-
gram as whole to be the best ever
rendered at a school commencement
in this city. The audience occupied
about a half hour in congratulations
after the program was finished. One
more class, and it is large one, "a in
number, quit the common schools to
begin their individual struggles on
the wider stage of life to which their
school life was only preparatory work;
The REPORTER wishes them all
success
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Notice of Application.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
WOOD COUNTY,
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Sophia thinner deceased.
WHEREAS. An instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Sophia thinner, deceased, late of the town of
Wood, County Of Wood, Wisconsin, has been
filed in this office;
AND WHEREAS Application has been made by
John Kalisch praying that the same be proven
and admitted to probate. according to the laws
OF this state and that letters testamentary be
granted thereon according to law,
IT Is ORDERED. That said application be heard
before me. at the probate office In the city OF
Grand Rapids wood County. Wis, on the 11th
day of June, A b. 1901, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
-, AMP IT Is FgRTHER ORDERED That notice ct
application be given to all persons interested by
publishing copy OF this order for three weeks
newspaper printed in said county. previous to
said hearing.
Dated May Z, 1901.
By the Court JOHN A. GAYNeR,
May16w3. County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Notice of Final Settlement.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John Seadow,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John M.
Seadow administrator, representing among other
things that he has fully administered the said
estate. and praying that a time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing his account
of his administration, and that the residue of
the said estate be assigned to such persons as
are by law entitled to the same;
IT Is ORDERED That said application be heard
before me, at my office in the city of Grand
Rapids, on the 18th day of June, 1901, at 10
O'Clock a. m.
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
said application and hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication of copy of
this order for three successive weeks in the
Wood County Reporter, a newspaper printed in
said county, before the day fixed for said
hearing.
Dated this 18th day of May, 1901
By the Court, JOHN A. GAYNoR,
m2Sw4 County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
LEGAlS
Summons.
CIRCUIT COURT, WOOD COZ,

CIRCUIT COURT, WOOD COUNTY
Margaret ]. Worden, plaintiff, VS.. Alexander
D. Worden, defendant
TIE STATE OF WIscoNsIN;-Tot the said defend
ant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons, ex-
elusive of the day of service. and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid; and
in case of your failure so 10 do, judgment Will
be rendered against you according to the de-
mand of the complaint. B. NJ. VAUGHAN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address Grand Rapids, Wood County,
Wis.
To said defendant: Take notice that the
summons and complaint in the above entitled
action have been filed and are on file in the
court aforesaid
Dated April 15 1901. B. NJ. VAUGHAN,
aprlSy6 Plaintiff Attorney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Notice of Final Proof.
TLAND OFFICE AT WAUsl

TLAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, WIS
April so. 1901,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof III support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the clerk of
circuit court at Grand Rapids, Wis, on June s.
1901, viz Alyarado r. Green of Grand Rapids,
Wis, who made H. E. No. 92S7 for the Ell SW14
Sec. %, Ip q of r East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
Charles A Green. Joseph Davis, John Puts
c. E. Hewett, all of Vandriessen, Wis.
JOHN w. MILLER.
May2w6 Register
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IinnerinO Cold.

Is quickly cured by Bunsen's Pine
Tar Cough Honey. Also specific for
Ia grippe, whooping cough, bronchitis
and all throat and lung affections.
Try Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough Honey
today and you will be pleased with
the result. No cure, no pay. Price
% and so cents. For sale by John e.
DalV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30

A large number of Nekoosa people
attended the Sociable given by Mr..
and Mrs. George Gillette at their
home in the town Of Port Edwards,
Wednesday evening last, and report
most enjoyable time. Mrs. Gillette
has the reputation of making a
delicious shOrtcake and the knowing
ones report that A. J. Boyles who was
present disposed of either six or SIX
teen pieces.
One of the "barking" machines in
the wood room of the NekOosa Paper
Co.'S. mill while in use burst Tuesday
morning the pieces flying in every
direction, one of which struck jacob
Frederick between the shoulders.
Other employees in that room had very
close calls: Mr.. Frederick is under
the doctors care but will soon be at
work again.
Messrs. Fl. Z. Fitch, A. J. Boyles and
T. S. BraZeau were visitors in the
city of Marshfeld, Monday advertising
the coming WOodmen's picnic of June
49, They secured the Second Regl-
ment band to furnish the music on
that occasion. A large attendance is
promised from that city.
fTou all duu 1dlllly, JOoSpli
Bricker and family, Dominick Wiptiey
and family and Charles LaRue and
family drove to Altdorf Sunday and
spent the day as guests of Frank
Wipfey and family. They report an
enjoyable day.
A. e. Gurdy. the barber is great
lover of hunting dogs and has a ken
mel in which he has four fine pups.
Some of the neighborS claim that the
pups furnish ''bark" enough to supply
tannery.
A. Fl. Kleburg is having a modern
two story cottage erected on his lots
on Fourth street. Fl. E. Reed,
carpenter, is doing the work. The
house will be for rent when completed.
Jake Herring, one of the successful
farmers in the town of Armenia, has
been adding to and remodeling his
house on the farm. He now has
everything very comfortable.
Frank Pelott has his one story
cottage pretty well along, facing on
Second street. He will occupy it
himself when completed
NJ. D. Brown of De Kalb, H., Is
visiting his brother-in-law, James
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Henderson in Woods addition

Henderson in Woods addition to
NekooSa.
Mrs. A. L. Fontaine and daughter
Ruth of Grand Rapids were the guests
of Mrs. A. E. Lapham Wednesday
afternoon.
The teachers in the public schools
will give a commencement dance party
in Brooks Bros. hall Friday night.
Bills are out announcing the coming
Modern WOodmen picnic on Tuesday
June IS. Read them.
Miss Katie Tucker has been engaged
as an extra clerk in L. Gutheil'S
Mercantile store.
Henry Behnke's new home on his
lot south of the Catholic church is
progressing finely.
Commencement exercises take place
on Thursday night, class of three
graduating.
Mrs. Il. Goodness of Plainfield, is
the guest of her mother and sister
this week.
Miss L. J. Long of Mcmillan, has
been engaged as clerk in McCormlck's
new store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bardwell Of Wausau.
are guests of Mrs. l.. Daniels for two
weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
PORT EDW ARDS

Is located on the west pank of the Wisconsin
river four miles south of Grand Rapids 1t has
population of about 800 people and favored
with two railroads, the C. M. {, st. P. and
Edwards Mfg Co.'s Pulp & Paper Mills are
located here.
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SARATOGA.

Mrs. John Peterson celebrated her
47th birthday, May II. A number of
friends and relatives were invited at
her home and very good time was
enjoyed.
4 number of neighbors spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Hansen and a very nice time was
enjoyed by those that attended.
The dance at NJ. 7. JohnSon's
Monday night was largely attended
and a good time was reported from all
that was there.
Mrs. Jacob Hansen and daughter
Emeila of Waupaca visited her
brothers Hans and John Peterson the
past week.
A party was held at the home of
Hans Peterson Saturday in honor of
his sister, Mrs. Hansen of Waupaca.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis KnutsoD of
Grand Rapids visited with their son
Erick Knutson Sunday.
Eatie and Lottie Spohn are at home
from NekOOsa.
John II. Peterson has bought a fine
uTlFluS uOISc.
Mrs. A. Hansen is having a new
house built. s~
- Marriage Licenses.
Issued by County Clerk Renne dur
ing the past week, as follows:
Anthonie Gunst of Vesper, to
Maria De Pugt of Sherry.
Auselin j. DemerS of Rice Lake, tC
Minnie GoetZ Of MarShfield.
DR.. Blaud was the first man tC
discover iron in the blood. DR.
Blaud'S Rubbed Pills are a great
improvement over the old Blaud Iron
Pill. They increase the appetite. yoS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
NEkOOSA.

Isa village of one thousand people situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of Grand Rapids, the county
seat of Wood county. 1t is on the c NJ " st KY
running north from New Lisbon to TomahaWk,
also on the Marshtield & southeastern X r.
running from Nekoosa to Marshtleld. Inc
Nekoosa Paper company, have their Pulp
Paper and Sulphitc plant located here ana It's
thriving institution and promising village
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
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Is this the Commercial Hotel?
Will you tell MR.. KAPELOWITZ
to call at my residence. I have
some umbrellas I wish to have
recovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30

'Our little girl was unconscious
from strangulation during a sudden
and terrible attack of Group. | quickly
secured a bottle Of One Minute Cough
Cure, giving her three doses. The
Group was mastered and our little
darling speedily recovered'' So writes
A. l.. Spafford, Chester, Mich. Wood
County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30

The Misses Kate Smith of Grand
Rapids, Nelly Young of NekOOsa and
Harriet Whittlesey of CranmOOr were
guests here over Sunday and together
with some of our young people
enjoyed a whist party at Miss Retta
Cleveland'S on Saturday eve and a
picnic on the island on Saturday.
, Diseases peculiar to women are in a
large measure the result of being run
down. DR.. Blaud'S Rubbed Iron
Tonic Pills will build you up very
quickly Price so cents a box, & boxes
for $3.50. Johnson & Hill Co.
The C. NJ. & St. P. depot caught fire
from spark from passing engine on
Sunday morning and caused consider
able excitement for a time. The
young men of the town formed them
selves into bucket brigade and made
short work of flames.
Mrs. Steve Rautz went to Appleton
on Tuesday to be present at an
operation for appendicitis performed
upon one of her daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe La Madeline and
frankie Noel, of Your city, were guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Noel several
days the past week.
The least in quantity and most in
quality describes DeWitt'S Little
Early RiSerS, the famous pills for con
stipation, and liver complaints. Wood
County Drug Co.
Guile Smart and Miss Bessie Price
of your city and Harry Whittlesey OF
CranmOor attended the young peoples
picnic on Sunday.
Fred Mundinger departed Tuesday
for Kaukauna, where he will visit
relatives and friends for a couple Of
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BabcOck are
rejoicing over the safe arrival of 6
baby girl at their home on Friday
last.
Skin affections will readily disappear
by using DeWitt'S Witch Hazel Salve
Look out for counterfeitS. II you get
DeWitt's you will get good results
1t is the quick and positive cure fol-
piles. Wood County Drug Co.
Mrs. VIM. WenZel went to Marsh
field last week to visit relatives anC
receive medical attention.
Our schools close on Wednesda,
with picnic for the children.
Mrs. VIM. Leverance has been quit,
i'll, but is now improving.
Mrs. Geo. B. Brazeau was a NekOOS;
visitor on Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Society Notices.

The Ladies' Aid society of the M.
E. church east side will meet next
Wednesday with Mrs. Lamberton.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Norwegian Moravian church will meet
next Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Peter Hansen, west side.
The Mission Band will meet next
Saturday afternoon at go with Mrs.
Walter Wood All are cordially
invited.
The colored American., 1901-07-06

liver the annual address to the gradu-
ates. The graduating class was COM
posed entirely of young ladies, and
Mrs. Yates selected as her theme,
Aims in the Higher Education of
Women" The press In commenting
upon the same made the following
.tstement: "The address was readily
recognized as being one Of the most
,chOlarIy and profound ever delivered
to class OF the Institution" Prof H
q * has been elected 10 fl a 20
si.-vu in the Lincoi3 High Schoo |,
Ksnsss City, Mo. The many friends of
Prof. aud Mrs. COOK will be very
happy to welcome them to their future
nome Lincoln High School this year
nad thifty-one graduates, the larges
class thus far to graduate from the IN
stitution. MIS- SiIone Yates has sc-
cepted an invitation frlm the Young
Mems Club Of Quinn ChRp1 of Chi
cago TO stop en- route to Buff 10 and ad
dress the club. Quite a number of
Kansas citizens will take in the n. E
A, at Detroit, the Pan-American, and
National Association of Colored Wom-
en- in Buffalo.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
A Modest Philanthropist.

Editor of ColOred American, Dear
Sir-On the Sth instant l received lie =
ter from Grassendale, Liverpool, Eng
land, with a money order enclosed for
2 lbs. 8. and 8 p. as contribution tC-
wards the relief of Afre-Americsn fire
sufferers in this city. The letter simply
said sFrom an Afro-American, May
Oath" But succeeded in ascertalning
the name of the sender through the
Pest Office Department, and found that
1t was from Anna Langley. As she sell t
no address, don't know how to reach
her with a letter of thanks, so take
this method OF acknowledging its re-
ceipt, and returning thanks to the
generous but modest lady. Kindly
publish this, and oblige,
Yours respectfully,
J. DOUGLASS WETMoRE,
Chairman of the Auxiliary Com
mittee for the reliefot Afro Americans
June 22d, 1901, Jacksonville, Fla.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
BACK TO LINCOLN.
Prof. Page Returns to his First Love-
Mrs. Yates Glass of Girl Graduates

Kansas City. Mo-, Special-Prof. l
e. Page for long term Of years presi-
dent of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson
City, Mo. and now for several years In
charge OF the university at LangstOn
City, Oklahoma, has been elected to
serve again as president of Lincoln In
stitute. The new drug store the Eu-
reks il charge OF Messrs. Garnes and
McCampbell pharmacist, promises to
be great success, and is receiving the
hearty support of citizens. At the re-
cent annual commencement of Wes-
tern University, Qundaro, Kansas,
Mrs J. Siione-Y Y ates was invited to de-
The colored American., 1901-07-06
Mrs. Phoebe HearSt'S Generosity.

Mrs. Senator Hearst who has taken
such an active interest in kindergarten
work among the colored as we'll as the
white teachers in the District and who
gave the coIored teachers Of Washing
ton such an elegant luncheon not long
ago, is spending her vacation in Cali
fornis. She is never too busy, however,
to do 8 KIND and generous act fer her
friends. Mr.. Joseph 81. Holmes, her
steward, celebrated his tWenty-ffth an
niversary not long ago and Mrs. Hearst
was sent ap invitation. Just this week
an elegant silver service, consisting Of
q case of table ware knives and forks,
etc. with Initisls, was sent TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Holmes as remembrance of their
twenty fifth anniversary. The service
vas encased in 3 white plush box with
lining.
The colored American., 1901-07-06
SENATOR FORAKER'S HAND.
He Speaks opt in Open Meeting and
Sounds the Keynote-A Plea for an
Honest Ballot and a Fair Count.

Mr. EditOr-W lille the endorsement
of the state and national sdministrs-
tions, the demonstration of perfect ma
chine action, the nomination ola strong
ticket and the adoption of a good plat
form We're commendsble features of the
ONO Republican State Convention, they
are completely eclipsed by the brilliant
speech and bold pronouncemento by
Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, who,
at a single bound, becomes the idol of
the colored electors, North. South East,
and West, who speaks out in open court
to his party and to his country, in the
plain, foreful and eloquent language
following:
The colored American., 1901-07-06
THE SAME OLD DEMOCRACY.

The controlling spirit Of Democracy
means this year JUS what it meant lasl
year. We could not indOrse it then;
neither can we indOrse il now. If We
would continue cur prosperity, we must
uphold the policies that gave it to US
If We would maintain our 1 atiOnal
credit and preserve our financial honor
We must keep out of power the party
that destroyed the one and threatened
the other. This Is no time to daily
with free trade, revive free silver, or
pet Populism,
"NelUher Is it time to show indiffer
ence to the wrong the Democratic party
is committing in the Southern States
against the black man, whom it Is rob
bing OF his suffrage under the forms of
constitutional amendments and legal
enactment that are In violation OF the
Constitution Of the United States.
This is worse, if possible, than the in
human lynchings of which We Tead al
most daily, because iG is without pro-
vocation and is bio Y aimed both at q
class and The government of nation.
ICOnsIituted authority must flud q
way to suppress these wrongs, or tht
government will deserve 10 lose the
support uf q race that Las shed It's blOU0
for our flag IN every war and upo1 1 a
most every field where iJ mas Wav
Brave, heroic, gallant men were they
who, de by side wi h their white COM
rsdes, have borne our Il ag to VIctory III
all our wars. Tney helped Is TO con-
quer our independence, to from or
lndept ndenCe, TO form our Union, TO
preserve our national life, 90 carry lib
erty and freedom ID Cuba, and 20 la ut
our banIer IN victory on the islands OF
the seas Thsy are entitled to the pro-
tectiOu of the government for which
they b avs Sd bravely fought"
The above strong Plea for justice is
but the cry Of the soul of q distinguish
ed lawyer, sn erudite politician, dir
ION attic statesman aud an intellectual
Giant Thpco wOTda will sink deem into
The colored American., 1901-07-06
BEAUTIFUL BREEZY
BUCKROE BEACH!
Right the Chesapeake Bay. Baths, SeaFOOd SeaA


Resort, the electric
Resort undergoing Improvements
erected
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Church, School SHetV
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-12-21

Inasmuch az 900 per cent Of the
American people are with Schley
in his troubles and prosecutions,
realizing that he is entitled to all
the credit for the destruction OF
Cervera's Spanish fleet at the Santi
ago, isn't it abeut time for Secretary
"f the Navy Long and his cohorts
IL resign their jobs and go home
l'rfore they bring down upon their
l'"ads the wrath of the people: sen.
ators, congressman, men in all
walks of life, are plainly disgusted
with the snobbishness which per.
vades the navy department. Schiey
10 entitled TO all the credit and in
the minda of the people he has it,
The cut of Sampson's whiskers new
did suit the American people.
Schley IL entitled to the glory of
of the victory because he won IL
while Sampson was thirty miles
away"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-12-21

Speaking of the Philippines Con-
gressman DeArmond of Missouri
said what many others would say
ifthey but had the courage. Among
other things he said: I'VE acquired
them in folly, said he. Let us dis
pose of them ia wisdom. Almost
every man in the islands longs for
independence aud liberty. How
long will il be before another in
surrection breaks out: Who can
tell how many OF our youths will
lay in country church yards. and
how many dollars Of extra levy it
will cost the peoples! How much
better would he for us to return TO
the principles of an American par
ty and make an end of our troubles.
Why not dispose of them to some
country that wants colonies. Any
disposition is better than their re.
tention."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-12-21
SATURDAY. DEC. Fl.
FOR GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.

FOR GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.
Washington. Dec. l3.-Congress-
man Jackson today introduced a
Joint resolution In the House for the
purchase of the telegraph compan-
ies and the future operation of the
came by the government, under u
section of the postal laws at the
United States which provides that
this may be done. The bill may
never reach the floor of the House
for discussion, but certain u ia that
it's introduction haa caused a flutter
of excitement to come over that
wing of the capitol. Many learned
mem beers say they were not aware
before that there WAS q provision in
the postal laws, or anywhere else,
VII ch provides for the purchase by
the government of the telegraph
companies.
Sec. SO of the postal law sage:
"The United States may. for postal,
military or other purposes. pur.
chase all the telegraph lines. prop
erty and effects of any or all com.
panirs acting under the provision
Of the ACT of July "a, 1886. entitled.
IAN act 10 aid in the construction Of
telegraph lines. and 10 secure 10
the government the use of the same
for postal. military or other pur.
poses. or under this title. at an ap.
praised value. TO be ascertained by
five competent. disiutei esied per
some, two of whom shall be- ne.
Iected by the postmaster general
Of the United States. two 10y the
company interested aud one by the
four 40 previously selected.
Sec. 90 says: Before any telegraph
company shall exercise any Of the
powers or privileges conferred by
law, such company shall file their
written acceptance with the post
master general of the restrictions
and obligations required by law"
Sec. 81 says: THE following named
com pani-s have filed acceptance
pursuant to Sec. 90 prior to Dec. D,
1892. and on the dates respectively
stated: Western Union Telegraph
Co.. July 8. 1857; Portal Telegraph
Co. Aug. 81. 1882"