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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
Oriental Rugs, Draperies and Efnbroideries,

for sale. Most of these Rugs are su- perb specimens of the best Persian makes; genuine rare antiques and ex- cellent, moderns, in carpets, runners, hearths and other sizes at remarkably low prices in fact by far the lowest. You are very cordially invited to in spect this collection, as we feel sure that it will fully repay you whether you are ready to buy now or mot. This special sale will last only the ten fol- lowing business days.
 Respectfully
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
RHEzAg's'I' STORE
 fl Broadway. = Tel Call 1892
NOW
NOW FOR
 FLOWS.

Flowing time, will be here sooner that we realize, then you will want blow and want IL right away.
 We're prepared for these stwant-it-right-away" orders. Flow selling is not side line with us; it's one of our special ties. More than 100 blows in stock now-eight different makes, thirty-seven different styles and patterns, from the small one-horse blow to the la Dor saving sulky blows.
 Such leading makes as Syra- cuse, Arlington, Oliver, Rox- bury. Southbury. Excelsior and Be1cher 6 Taylor make up this complete stock. Prices start at $5 and run to $45.
 sTwould be hard to find an- other stock it's equal, for variety and completeness, hereabouts. This large stock means large buying, large selling, means low selling, means lower prices to you. not on blows alone but on any article in the implement line. Come to plow headquarters this year. A postal brings a blow catalogue.
 P. J. BOL AN,
 S0-93 Bank Street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24

 Children's Natural Underwear We have closed out the entire line from prominent mill. The lot comprises Vests, Pantalets, and Boys Drawers in all sizes. Regular price 25c, while this lot lasts we shall sell them at half price, 13c, ? for 25c.
 MEMS, WoMENS AND CHIL.
 DREN'S HOSIERY. s' At 13c, 2 for 25c-Men's fancy half Hose.
 At 25c-The largest line of Mems fancy half Hose in town. At 13e, ? for 25c- Women's fast black and tan regular made seamless Hose
 At -Womens fast black full fash toned Hose. s3 At 5c-Wowen's s fast black Hose, with white split feet, double soles, high spliced heels and toes. At 19c-Women's Lisle thread drop stitch Hose, fast black, spliceds heels and toes.
 At 1Oc-Children's ribbed Hose, double heels and toes. At 13c, for 25c-C Children's fast black Hose, double knees. heels and toes. At 17c-Children's s. heavy fast black II and Derby ribbed, extra three thread heels and toes, double soles.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Mrs. John Wilke of Milwaukee.
mother of Mrs. Herman Boetcher,
arrived in the city last week and will
spend the summer with her daughter
and family. She has not been in
Grand Rapids for % years.
Jos. Gass and son returned Tuesday
to their home in DeS MoineS. Mrs.
GaSS will remain few days for visit
with old-time friends. A part of her
stay will be spent with Mr.. and Mrs.
S. n. Whittlesey at Cranmoor.
Frank Fl. Timm and wife are spend
ing the week in the town of Grant.
In the meantime County Treasurer
WrOlstad is attending to the duties in
the office of the clerk of the court
Stevens Point Journal, June "a.
A. w. Bryant was in the city few
days the latter part of last week pre-
pairing blueprint map or draft of
the new telephone exchange he is
putting in at Rhinelander, and called
on numerous friends while in town.
Albert Crawford, who has been
assisting Agent Snyder in Central
depot at this place. left for Marshfield
last Thursday where he has position
with the Omaha road. NJ G. Foley
has taken his place at the Central
depot.
Grandpa and Grandma Denis are
luStlflably proud of their nephewS
Lesley and Kenneth Smith, who ar
rived in the city on Thursday and will
spend the summer with their relatives
in this city. Their home is at Beloit,
| this state.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bell, Jr., spent
Sunday on the farm in Seneca where
they enjoyed dinner of which home
grown Strawberries and peas were the
principal feature of the bill of fare.
1t is delicious to ruSticate once in q
while on ones own farm.
| Mr.. and Mrs. e. P. Arpin started
for Minneapolis Monday night and
will visit Bruce before returning to
the Rapids. They will start about
| the first of July for visit with
friends in the east and will visit the
Pan-American exposition at Buffalo
during their absence.
Theo. w. Brazeau was one of the
Grand Rapids visitors to Madison last
week, attending the University COM
mencement exercises. He had the
pleasure of hearing both Root.
LaFollette and Burk Cochran of New
York-on opposite sides of the
political fence, but both talented
orators.
Miss Edna Palmer of Eau Claire
who has been attending the Stevens
Point Normal, is spending a few days
in this city with Miss Celia Burr, who
has also been attending the Normal
at the Point and graduated this
spring from the elementary course
with noteworthy high markings. The
two young ladies arrived in Grand
Rapids Friday.
Mrs. DR.. Teller started for Mazom-
ania Monday for short visit with her
parents. The doctor will join her at
that place Sunday and they will
shortly afterward proceed to Chicago
to consult DR.. ingalls, in regard to
Mrs. Telfer'S health which for some
time past has been in a most unSatlS-
factory condition. They will be absent
about two weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The Misses Pratt entertained a COM
pany of ladies Thursday afternoon in
honor of their sister, Mrs. w. f.
Sanderson of KentOn, Ohio. The
home was most daintily decorated
with cut flowers and SmilaX. The
dining room looking especially pleas
ing. The table with two large
bouquets of carnations and three
lighted candelabraS as also the side
board with its profuSion of flowers
created beautiful picture. The out
of town guests present were Mrs.
Maude Brundage of Eureka, S. D.,
Mrs. Laura Corriveau of KEENAN,, Wis.
and Mrs. Nettie Sutlitf of WOodboro,
Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Dyspeptics cannot be long lived
because to live requires nOuriShment.
Food is not nourishing until it is
digested. A diSordered stomach can
not digest food, it must have assist
ance Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
ali kinds of food without aid from the
stomach, allowing it to rest and
regain it's natural functions. It's
elements arc exactly the same as the
natural digestive fluid and its simply
can't help but do you good. Wood
County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The American Writing Machine
Company, manufacturers of the New
Century Caligraph, 302 Broadway,
New York City, writes us as follows:
1--WE are just in receipt of a cablcgram
from our foreign representative, order
ing five hundred New Century type
writer's to be shipped at once, and
advising that the New Century has
been adopted by the Government
Railways of Hungary for making out
bills of lading and other official work.
This typewriter was selected after a
severe test, and with all other type
writer's in competition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27
The first shipment of blueberries

The first shipment Of blueberrieS
from this point began Saturday night ,
This is quite an industry in this Sec
quite sum of money each year by
picking them for the market. The
Indian cranberry pickers who make
their home in this part Of the country
also market great many berries during
the season. The buyers in Grand Rap
ids usually pay out from $4,000 to So, 900
per year for this crop, which is shipped
to all the large nearby cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

J. F. Brown of Neenah with a force
of helpers is at work on the west side,
moving the city hall and Fireman.
bowling alley. 1t will take them
about a month to complete their
labor. The city hall will be moved
about 200 feet south of it's present
location and about 80 feet east, and
the bowling alley will be moved to the
east about 100 feet. This leaves
room on the new city lots for the
handsome new city hall that will be
built there some time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

''Tne doctors told me my cough was
incurable One Minute Cough Cure
made NE Il we'll man" Norris Silver,
North Stratford, n. H.-Because
you've not found relief from stubborn
cough, don't despair one Minute
Cough Cure has cured thousands and
it y i'll cure YOU. Safe and sure. Wood
Co Inty Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The party who found cuff and
button in the north end of the Catho-
tic cemetery last fall will receive a
reward by returning the button to
this office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The Swedish church in Sigel was
quite badly damaged by the recent
high wind that passed through that
town. The foundation was crumbled
and the building much racked, the
plaStering ard interior being greatly
damaged. Severt Johnson Of that
town had force OF men at work last
week repairing the damage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Tuesday afternoon was record
breaker in temperature: for the season.
Over 100 degrees in the shade was
registered by number of thermome-
tiers about town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

TWAS so desperately hot Tuesday
afternoon that the men at work on
the Northwestern bridge below town
quit work for fear of serious casualties
to the force.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The ladies of the Eastern Star lodge
served an elegant spread to the mem
bers Of the home lodge, a. F. & A. NJ.
and to visiting brethren from Nekoosa
Tuesday night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

There was social affair on the west
side Friday afternoon, June q, that
was much enjoyed by the following
ladies: Mesdames G.. A. Slime, M. e.
Pillar, d. G.. Green, A. Gitchell, A.
Kruger, VIM. Raath, III. Fluhuellan,
j. Linderth, G. Goodman, d. Nc
Kercher, E. Topple, G.. 4anke, F.
Yetter, NJ. Kernien, e. Nitzel, r.
Nitzel, e. Shelter. The party was at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Otto
on Cranberry street, in honor of Mrs.
Otto's 73d birthday. Ice cream and
other refreshments were served and it
was throughout such a jolly occasion
that it will be long remembered, by
those who took part.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Jonn Worlund, in the town of Sigel,
who had his house and contents
burned about six weeks ago is building
new frame house for himself on his
farm. 1t is 18X26 and 16X24 two
stories in height. His former house
was built of logs and his new home
will be great improvement on the
old one
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The Ladies of the Foreign Mission
airy society of the First Congregational
church will hold Il picnic at the home
of Mrs. B. O'Day next Tuesday after
noon. \ pleasant time is assured and
everybody who wishes to enjoy a
picnic ''in the good old fashion way"
is cordially invited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27
Money For Bicyciists.

A cash prize will be given for the
best decorated wheel in the bicycle
parade on July t. Every wheelmar
should be in the parade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The G. M. & ST. P. road has q force
of six or eight men at work between
Vesper and Arpin constructing fences
along their right of way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Be sure and arrange your appoint.
mentS SO that you can attend the
performance of "Si SlOcum,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27
Money For BjcycIjsts.

A cash prize will be given for the
best decorated wheel in the bicycle
parade on July 1. Every wheelman
should be in the parade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Isl Slocum"-everything bright.
new, original and funny. Don't miss
it. At the Opera House Monday, July
]. Watch for the parade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The T. B. Scott free public library
will be closed on Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings during the months of
July and August. Please bear thi S
fact in mind
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

John Steib is building another house
on French street. just north of his
son j. y. Steib's place. The building
will be 16x2S, l4xl6. 14x14 with Il
porch SX12. 1t will be IL very comfort
able residence and we understand, to
rent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The famous Hickory Holer band is
with Isl SlOcum' and his funny
farmer show, which will be here soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

TEN CENT Bus LINE-JameS How
lett is ready for business. Leave
your orders at his home or telephone
number 2S5. Prompt and efficient
service guaranteed. TT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27
Society Notices.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
First Congregational church, west
side VIII meet next Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. McKercher.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E.
church. west side will meet next Wed.
neSday afternoon with Mrs. James
Gibson.
The Ladies Aid society of the NJ. f.
church, east side will meet next Wed.
nesday afternoon with Mrs. Peller.
sell.
The NJ. W. X. club will meet next
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
VIM. Scott.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Congregational church, east side will
meet next Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. w. G.. Scott.
We see by press dispatches that the
Duke of Marlborough'S plebian but
millionaire father-in-law of Cincin-
natl is paying off the debts of his arts.
| tocratic son-in-law at the bargain fig
ure of 90 cents on the dollar. II ii
were not for the idiotic and almost in
sane shame that the SciOnS of wealth
in this country seem to have for theil
almost universal very common origin
the impecuniouS aristocracy of En-
gland especially, would by dire neces
Sity soon be forced to become of some
account in the world. These high
born (?) English cousins of us Ameri
cans are extremely thrifty in thei,
mating, and when hard pressed fol
funds would probably exchange theil
nobility for almost any Jade, if she
only has a well-lined purse. 1t is hare
to decide which is the most contempt
able, the nobility of England or the
| paryenuS of America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Many Grand Rapids Indies were
entertained Wednesday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. Edward Marcelus Platt
of Chicago by Mrs. f. Mackinnon at
her home on French street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Insist on having Maple City Soap if
you want the best. If your dealer
does not keep il he will get it for you
For sale by I'll grocerS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Mrs. F. J. Cameron entertained a
small party Of ladies at the Cameron
Muir cabin" above Biron, Friday.
Among those from away were
MeSdameS w. F. Sanderson of
Kenton, Ohio, and p. II. Corriveau of
KEENAN,, Wis. The most exciting
feature of the day was the landing of
four pound black bass by one of the
company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

That funny Teller, "Si Slocum," will
soon be here with his famous and
Hickory HOller band.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

MIR. and Mrs. B. r. Goggins have the
sympathy of the community in the
loss Of their infant son, aged about
five months, which died at 7:30 O'Clock.
The little fellow had been sickly since
birth with stomach trouble. The
funeral service will take place Friday
morning at 10 o'clock from the house,
Rev. j. r. Reynolds OF Waupaca,
formerly pastor of the Nj. E. Church
in this city. officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

A co-partnership has been formed
between Will Gross and Ludwig Gross
under the firm name of w. Gross &
Co. to buy and ship blueberries from
this station during the season. The
firm have secured H. L. Young & Co.'S
potato house for headquarters. Will
Gross will also buy at Grand Rapids
and Nekoosa. Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Speaking of strawberries, the finest
box we ever sampled we believe was
brought in by D. G. Bailey of this
city, who grows the berries for the
market and for his own satisfaction as
we'll. He might properly be design.
ated Il propagation The sample box
in question were what he styles the
Dewey Seeding, which are a cOmbi
nation of the Jessie and SharpleSs and
are native to Grand Rapids and are
the pride of Mr.. Bailey'S prOpagatine
experiments. They are big, sound
luscious fruit of magnificent flavor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The Lyman Bros. will produce under
their management here on Monday,
July LIST, the big rural production. ST
Slocum, and will guarantee this
attraction the best of its kind today
before the American public, carrying
its own funny farmer band, own live
stock, an enormous cast of up-to-date
artists, making it rural production
far superior to anything yet produced
in this line. 1t has met with unbound.
ed success wherever produced, and bids
we'll to be the banner attraction fol
these young managers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Here's to our wives and Sweethearts:
may they never meet except to see Isl
SlOcum."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

The Wisconsin Central'S NekooSa
branch has been doing IL booming
business under the new management.
The Advent Camp meeting and the
SaengerfeSt at MarShtield have kept
Agent Snyder busy making out tickets
for the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

MeSsrs. Carl and Albert Madsen.
who are in Boston, Mass, in company
with Harry Miller, together had the
pleasure Of hearing Miss Lottie Lynn
sing Sunday in one of the large
churches in Madford. Mass. 1t was
an unexpected pleasure which they
greatly enjoyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27
New Summer Resort Train.

The G. NJ. & ST. P. road, beginning
tomorrow night, June %, will run
during the summer season a Friday
passenger train to the summer resorts
of northern Wisconsin. This train
will leave Chicago at $50 p. M, arriv-
ing at Grand Rapids at 2:4S a. m. and
at Star Lake at d. NJ. Saturday
morning. Returning it will leave Star
Lake at s O'Clock Sunday night,
arriving at Grand Rapids at II O'Clock
midnight and at Chicago at $50 a. m.
Isl Slocum," the famous rural play
which Will appear here soon, is the
largest one of its kind in America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27
Money For BicYclists.

A cash prize will be given for the
best decorated wheel in the bicycle
parade on July 1. Every wheelInan
should be i'm the parade.
Isl Slocum" is a comedy that caters
to ali classes and pleaSes them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

Grand Rapids Cook Book for sale at
ali the principal stores in the city.
Price IS cents. i2O-2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

F. E. Halliday, chief engineer for
the G. B & Western railway was here
Wednesday inspecting the wagon
bridge which spans the Wisconsin
river at this point, to determine the
utility of it for street railway purposes.
After careful examination of 1t he
comes to the conclusion that it would
not sustain the extra tonnage necessary
for street railway traffic. He also
advises the necessity of keeping up a
uniform tension of all the chords in
the bridge SO as to make it last five or
ten years longer. 1t will stand the
common council in hand to have a
proper person examine this bridge
every year and make the necessary
repairs SO as to make the bridge last
as long as possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-06-27

A man and woman, whose speciality
seems to be beating hotels and all
round thieves and pilfererS, caused
quite an excitement last week in
Crawford and Vernon counties. They
claim to be expert monument
engravers and it's along these lines
that they develop a very successful
graft, that they have worked in some
twenty different places in the western
part of the state. After beating a
hotel in Prairie du Chen, Sheriff
Bennett of Crawford county went in
pursuit of them. The pair disguised
themSelves-thew woman by dressing in
mems clothes-and by skillful maneu-
vering escaped the sheriff and are at
large in Northwestern Wisconsin or
Eastern Minnesota.