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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
"Railroad Jack"

The complications that ensue from
slack Raggles," the humorous vaga-
bond in RAILROAD Jack" are about as
funny as can be found in any farce
comedy. At Opera House, May Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Fl. ?. Chase returned the first Of
this week with fine span of bay
mares that he purchased for j. D.
Witter. They are a handsome team.
we'll bred and nice drivers. Mr. and
Mrs Witter started Tuesday to drive
through to WauSau with them for Il
little outing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

The Lessig brick yard northwest of
the city is in operation again, having
begun work last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Oswald Mcneil is about recovered
from a rheumatic attack caused by
lagrippe. He is looking somewhat
bleached out, but we are glad to say is
able to attend to his work again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

The Grand Rapids Lumber Co. mill
was shut down Monday to enable the
force to clean out and repair the
| artificial pond, in which the logs are
dumped from the cars and 1ioated to
| the elevator into the mill,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Subjects at the NJ. E. church Sun
day, May ia. NJ. Family
Religion" P. NJ "A Likeness of the
Wicked. Services in the church.
Glass meeting, prayer meeting and
Epworth League meetings will be
held in the G.. A. r.. hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

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.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

We see by the News that Marshtield
aSpireS to become division point on
| the Wisconsin Central road. Our
sister city's ambition is laudable and
we hope she may achieve it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

A. l.. Gross has put in recently SOM
substantial stone walks in front of BIZ
residence on Front street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Frank Hays, with the Grand Rapids
Lumber Co., had three teeth knocked
out of his head Thursday by the lever
or crank to patented device for
unloading lumber from a new wagon
in their yards. The crank not hav-
ing been thrown out of geer, flew
around when he started his team
striking him in the mouth. While
painful the injury is not serious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Congregational church subject for
next Sunday morning is 1.-THE Gospel
of May" In the evening ''I- right
doing essential to success in life"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

{ Painting and finishing done in first
class style. Call on Will Sul1r at
Dixon House. IF.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Herman Smith sold DR.. Looze last
Friday new pairOf drivers that were
imported if not thoroughbreds. They
will make good goers at any rate, the
desirable feature in a doctors team.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

1t is claimed that Harry Compton,
well known in this city, was married
on Monday to a lady in Tocoma.
Washington, where he is now located.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

The Marshfeld News is authority
for the statement that the Wisconsin
Central railroad is figuring on secur-
ing a contract from the government
for carrying mail over its Nekoosa
branch. This is matter to be desired
by Grand Rapids, as all these increased
facilities helps trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Mrs. R. W. Lyon has the agency of
Mrs. 0. w. Hadfeld'S skin food, COM
plexion tonic and hair tonic, and those
desiring any of these valuable
remedies can procure them of Mrs.
/ won
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

w. L. Boyce Of Plaintield put up a
fine monument for Mrs. John Collier
in honor of her husband. deceased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

County Attorney Wipperman and
| County Clerk Renne are both expert
| menting with the New Century type
writer and if we'll pleased will
probably purchase. Our experience
with if, is most satisfactory
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Geo. f. Krieger has three boys and
two men working in the old C.. O. d.
store near the factory and eight boys
and two men assisting him IN his shop.
This is the new force employed on the
Rapid Wage Computor, being manu-
featured by the Grand Rapids
Foundry Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Friday night. May 10, there was a
heavy frost throughout this section OF
country, but SO far as we can learn, it
did no particular damage. The cram
berry growers have their marshes SO
we'll flooded that no great damage
could be done by frost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Shoes of all kinds at Mrs. John
Hamm'S store to be sold at special
low prices this week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

John Bell, Jr., travelling salesman
for the Champion Harvester Co., has
just unloaded two Car loads of binders
and mowers for johnson & Hill Co.
He reports a tlourishing business this
SprinU
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Spatford, Cole & Co. gave Their
customers from the country a real
treat Saturday, in the shape of a
graphaphone entertainment an0
concert in their store that lasted
the entire day. 1t was not only
greatly enjoyed by country people but
by many pc pie from the city as we'll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

We see by the Milwaukee Sentinel
of Wednesday morning that the salary
of the Grand Rapids postmaster has
been increased from $1,000 to $1,000
per year and that of the Centralia
postmaster has been reduced from
81, 500 to 81, 400 per year, the change to
take effect on and after July l. The
reason Of this change in salaries is
due to the difference in the volume of
business transacted by the two offices.
The Grand Rapids post office has in
creased, while the Centralia Office has
decreased during the past year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

SPECIAL SALE-BargainS at Mrs. J.
Hamm'S store all this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Skin affections will readily disappear
by using DeWitt'S Witch Hazel Salve
Look out for counterfeits. If you get
DeWitt's you will get good results
1t is the quick and positive cure for
piles. Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

If you anticipate going to Buffalo
to visit the Pan-American exposition
talk to the agent of the Green Bay &
Western about it before you start.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

Messrs. T. E. Nash and A. J. Has
brouck were at Baraboo and vicinity
the past week and purchased fine
span Of bay driving horses for Mr..
Nash. The pair weigh $500 and are
high bred and fancy looking team.
They are broken to drive single or
double.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
WAN

1ITANTED-Good girl for general house work
W. family of three. Enquire at this Office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16
A iolly wedding marty was that Of

A jolly wedding party was that Of
Lewis Schulz and Victoria Geisler.
who were united in marriage at the
Catholic church in this city at s
o'clock Monday moaning. The brides
maids were Olga Schriber and Hattie
| Whippfli while the groom's best men
were A. 0. Clairmont and Anton
Whippfii. After the ceremony at the
church the party repaired to the
| brides home with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Miller at South Centralia where an
| elaborate dinner was served. At
| night big dance occurred there in
honor OF the event, many Grand
Rapids friends being present. The
wedding presents were numerous and
| Of practical value to the young people.
They will make their home in Hurley
Town"
There has been serious discussion
of the project of organizing a whole
sale grocery company in this city
with capital stock of about $50, 600
to begin operations this year. The
scheme is deserving of consideration.
With our greatly improved railroad
facilities this will make a most
advantageous distributing point, and
we know Of cities OF 10 more preten-
tionS to greatness and commercial
| impOI lance than Grand Rapids.
where just such wholesale houses
started and became great successes
and helped to add to the wealth and
! population of the town where they
were located. We hope the project
will become reality.
| ssRaiIroad Jack,, coopoc To boro
struck popular favor on it's eastern
trip this season from all indications,
and will no doubt be accorded a well
come on it's presentation here. "Jack
RaggleS" the humorous vagabond in
the play, who must be credited with
having lived longer theatrically speak
ing than the majority of characters of
this class, will present himself at the
Opera House, May Is, for the purpose
of creating hilarity. Special scenery
and mechanical effects are carried by
the company. New songs, dances and
music. Sale of seats opened Tuesday,
| Nav ID Prices ~ 25 md Ok cents
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

We are sorry to report the fact that
| Dr., J. G. Commit is at home 10 Dancy
very sick with pneumonia. He is
under the care of DR.. Rosenberg of
Wausau who reports him a very sick
man. His many friends in Grand
Rapids will anxiously wait for i'm
proved conditions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

PLANTS For SALE-Tomato, cab
bage, cauliflower, celery, verbena,
pansy, aster and many others at
Riverdale Seed Farm. m16w3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-16

lett is ready for business. Leave
your orders at his home or telephone
number 2S5. Prompt and efficient
service guaranteed. If
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-07-20
FOR oNe.clNT POSTAGE.
Adlcsl Reform In Treatment OF second
Class Mail which IL Espected Q"
WORT important Results.

Washington, July 1s.-The post
naster general issued three orders de-
'gned to correct abuses in the Sec
pd-class mail matter. II expects to
fect saving OF from $4,000 to
100000 per annum. While the full
Feet Of the reform will not be felt
Pr perhaps q year, II is known that
Pc department. officials believe penny
'Pstage, at least for drop letters, will
PINE, perhaps within the term OF the
resent administration. There are
nree orders which cover the abuses
'hich have existed in the past. One
these debars from the mails books
pd almanacs, and the periodical
PVel. 1t will bar out novels which
Re subscribed for by the year and de-
'Fered at weekly or monthly inter-
fis. Another order win bar weekly
pd monthly publications which are
pre- advertising schemes or which
rculate through unusual premium
bhemes.
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Total Is 8O.78S.

Registration 81 II Reno yesterday,
1859.
At Fort Sill Yesterday. 1000.
Total registration to date, so, 1856
Total claims, about 12.300.
ii Reno, o. T., July ls.-The long
continued dronth 10 this section was
broken today by downpour Of rain
lasting 40 hour or more. Il was quite
general over the new country and q
portion Of the western section OF orig
anal Oklahoma. Il was the 6rst rain
for two months and was godsend to
the country. HOmeseekers who have
been roaming over the dusty trails ip
the new country for the past week are
deligh.ed.l
The stotm did not interfere With the
registration here. Homeseekers stood
out in line at the various booths
through 1t oil waiting to be registered.
At FL Reno the registration aggre-
gated 1859, Of which number $50
we're old soldiers sgents. This has
only been surpassed one day. That was
Monday, when 1926 were registered,
At Fort sill today 1000 we're regis
tered, making the total registration
S0,7S6'
Governor Richards estimated week
ago ths, no moro than $4,000 would
register before July 26, the closing
day. Governor Richards says The bis
rush is now over and that the numtel
will gradually decrease from day tr
day until The registration closes. Oh
soldiers agents are showing up II
great numbers now and the g0veruo
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Cattle Dying by Hundreds Each Day

st. Louis Republic.
jackson, Miss, July ll.-A conser-
yatiye estimate of the loss of live stock
in the Mississippi delta during the past
two weeks from the epidemic Of char
bon places the sum at S5oo,Ooo, and
thus for all efforts 20 suppress the
disease bave proven Of no aysil.
Cattle are dying by the hundreds
each day in the counties OF Bolivar.
Washington, Sunhower, sharkey and
Coahoua, and the coutagion now
threatens 10 spread throughout the
entire delta country, with grave dan
ger of general infection all over the
state unless prompt remedial mearures
are a, once taken, which at present
seems rather unlikely, as the state
hoard Of health is unable TO give any
assistance whatever on account OF the
fact that the legislative appropriation
is available only for the suppression OF
diseases epidemic among mankind.
In Bolivar county alone $4,000 head
of live stock have been killed By the
epidemic during the past two weeks
aud the planters and small farmers are
panic. stricken. Cattle are being rush
ed to market regardless Of price
offered, and only day or SO since a
farmer at Rosedale sold fifteen head OF
fine Jersey COWS. worth 500 EACH tor
IS each, while another farmer sold ten
head of fine mules for $l4O. Two
days later the new owners we're mourn
inc the loss Of their possessions.
! Veterinary surgeons have been sum
moned from all parts OF the south to
assist in stamping out the disease ou'
thus far their efforts have been almos
su,ile. owing to the fact that th'
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-07-20

made by the railroad officials that
several special ,rains would bllng
drouth stricken Jayhawkers to ii
Reno to register for homesteads in the
new country. The Rock Island served
notice that it expected to have at least
1000 Kansans IN Thursday. 1t
brought in FIVE train loads OF people
from the norih Tuesday and three
from the south. The Choctaw brought
IN four trains from the east.
Harry Barnes, son of Ex-Governor
Barnes, of Oklahoma, has opened up a
notavy's Office there along with two
Kansaus, C. NJ. Myers and 7. X.
Richey, journal clerk and reading
clerk, respectively, of the house at the
last session OF the Legislature.
There is great rivalry among the
map venders. Each one claims 10
have the best map. One fellow struck
q brilliant idea Tuesday. He advertised
that his map was the official govern.
ment map, issued under the direction
of the interior department. People
fell over themselves to purchase his
maps. Other map men, in order to
knock him out, wired the interior de.
: partment and received reply that the
: government had not directed the pub.
licatiou of any map. The message
I ~as printed in black type on the from
: pages of tine local papers that evening
I and the man With government maj
e had to hide out
: A gasoline stove exploded at tn,
d Kertoo. hotel Tuesday and for fe9
minutes that big structure, filled witt
d guee,s from cellar to ga,ret, va
e threatened With destruction. A panl
= vss avoided through the GOODNESS G
r. S. G.. Humphrey, The proprietor. Th
e locsi hre department Sas called upo
'e o. three different times to put OF
10 small biazes in the business section {
'e the city. ~
So anxious are some Of the hom'
IS seekers to be 81 the head OF the colon
2, when the booths open for the day th'
D. tbey wake up no,sries in the middle I
Of tbs ulght TO take their ackno~ied'
70 ments.
70 The registration q, FL Rspo Wedne
es day was 9.379 and at Lsvton $500
ty The total registration al 10th plac
! (; up TO "Wednesday evening was 66,lO
e. The crowds suil continue to rush il
er the Rock Island railroad taxing
slxtreen nains Wednesday With l2,0C
d. people and the Choclow line ten trai
of With 5000 people.
,st The local postofice is crowded al
,al people have to staud 10 line from O
is to SIX hours In order TO get their maj
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will have to establish more booths to
accommodate that class of applicants
III Reno is in clover. The home
seekers have left about 100000 with
the merchants up to date, and the
amount viii run to over 81 900, 900 be-
fore the drawing takes place. The
notaries public alone will carry away
more than s25, 900 for the sixteen days
work.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-07-20
Rush to the New Country.

Probably fifty persons lett this
coun,y Tuesday and Wednesday on
their way to FL Reno, Ok, to register
for a claim in the new land of promise.
The registration st FL Reno Tuesday
was 1856 and the total to date is
SO, 700. At Lawtou Tuesday the
registration was S,S9s, the total to
date 15,42S aud the grand total being
for both places 55,l2S
Wednesday was designated as Kan
sas day by the registration officers al
El Reno, on account of the statement
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-07-20
5. n. Wilson tionored.

$. N. Wilson, chairman, of the
democratic committee OF Lafayette
county, has been appointed member
OF the board of managers of the school
for the deaf and dumb located at
Fulton. Few democrats have gwen as
much valuable service to their party as
has M. Wilson, and Governor Dock
cry has the endorsement of the entire
party in his choice.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-07-20
Big Fire at Marshall.

Fire, which started at 10 80 Wednes.
day morning IN the basement of the
New York store, at Marshall, Mo,
the largest dry goods aud clothing
store in the town, destroyed an entire
block of brick buildings, as follows,
New York Store building, valued at
so, 200; total loss; insurance, S., 900.
New York Store stock, valued at
s5o, 1000; total loss; insurance, s3S, 900.
T. II. Rea Implement Co. stock,
$50 900; insurance, 10000.
Two buildings owned by C. P. Page
and occupied by Hanson Carpet CON-
pany and Link Grocery Company,
valued at $4,000 total loss; insurance,
$4,000.
c. N. Hanson, carpets, $1,000; IN
surance, $4,000.
Murphy Mills Clothing Co., damage
5000; fully covered by insurance.
r. E. Rea, meat market; badly
damaged; no insurance.
Saline County Telephone Company
loss estimated at 1900.
Electric Light Co. loss $500.
Telegraph, telephone and electric
light wires are down, and service or
them is suspended in the eastern par
of the city.
During the progress OF the FIRE th'
occupants OF the other buildings within
the apparently doomed part of the cit!
were making preparations TO NOV
their effects to places OF safety,
uumbef were overcome by beat, th
most serious case being that Of l.. Z
Wiley, who fell Frustrated from hea
while attempting to save the shoe stoc
Of The Myers e. Bell Shce Company
His condition is very serious. III
Manning aud Joseph Huston were ais
prostrated. Many we're seriously CT
by falling glass while lighting Il
flames.
ssoon as the FIRE was discovere
the greater part Of the population ca''
cred on the scene. Everybody appr
ciated the gravity OF the situation ar
It vas the general opinion that Il
flames, which gained rapidly, were
most certain to destroy the enti
square and reach the iim,ts Of The OF,
The origin Of the fire Is unknow
but employees, of The New York Sto
say that !. originated in the baseme
OF that building. One Of the employ
was 10 the basement about an. bo'
before the FIRE was discovered and
that time says no signs OF fire we
visible.
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Selected as sponsor.

Miss Mary Graves, of our city, has
been selected as state sponsor of the
Missouri Sons of Confederate Veterans
to assist at the unveiling Of the con-
tederate monument at Springfield,
Mo-, on August 10th. Miss Graves IS
the daughter of Hon. aud Mrs. Alex
ander Graves, and will fully sustain the
reputation of our city and county for
lovely women. She will be chaperoned
by Mrs. S. N. Wilson.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-07-20

Tbev Arrived at the Golden Gate City
|rhorus Of s,oOO Voices Furnishes Music
speeches of Welcome and Responses.
Ian Francisco, July 1S.-The Inter-
tional Epworth league convention
1901 was formally opened at
scbanics' pavilion Thursday. For
past week the tide of travel has
,n toward San Francisco until the
worth hosts $4,000 strong had been
bred into the city ready for the
lring services. Arrivals continued
all hours during the night and in
early hours of the morning, but
4 last belated train is in and the
tired traveller has been given
HIM welcome by the reception
spmittee. The great pavilion was
s bed and ready. The last tack had
..n driven and the last bit of color
been added in good time. The
h auditorium with seats for 10000
additional facilities for a chorus
1000. which will give special con-
his. presented pleasing sight.
from the torrid temperature of the
4 n to the cool breezes Of the Pacific
a temperature Of 60, was wei.
be and exhilarating change to the
|Vrims, II their looks and actions
N be taken as evidence. At II
/lock three celebrations of the
6rds supper were held In the First
.esbyterian. Central Methodict and
Howard Street Methodist
1nrches. These meetings were pure
Il devotional in character, but were
Itended by crowds that taxed the
pacity Of the buildings. At 1880
4. M, missionary conference was
&ld at the he .u4uarters on Larlin
teet. At the same time a business
eting Of presiding elders and
&gue officials assembled at the
syilion in order TO prepare for the
Sys activities. When Chairman
lben ascended the platform and
fpped for order at $3.50 p. m, every
sat in the building had an occupant
pile many others sought standing
bom. The vast audience greeted the
<airman with the Chautauqua salute
"a then listened to the opening song
rvice. Addresses of welcome were
ade by Gov. Gage, Mayor Phelan
shop Hamilton and Rev. ]. c
smonds, of Woodland. Responses or
ehslf of the Methodist Episcopa
hurch were made by Bishop l. W
Pyce, Of Minneapolis; on behalf o
he Methodist Episcopal church
puth. Rev. n. M. Du Bose. of Nash
PIE, Tenn; on behalf Of the Metho
'st Episcopal church of Canada, Rev
ames Henderson, Of Toronto.
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The Jacob Dold Packing company's
plant at Wichita, Kas., caught FIRE at s
O'Clock Tuesday morning and the
entire building With the exception Of
the engine house and Office wAs
destroyed. 1t is estimated that the
net loss is over $500, 600 the insur.
ance being 10 the neighborhood Of
S336, 900. There was between 4,o00,-
600 and 100000 pounds Of meat in
the house. The value Of the Buildings
is es,ims,ed at 22s5. COO and the
machinety about $500, COO.