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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05
WORK WILL BE BEGUN SOON
Lumiere Company Coming to
Howard Park.
Manager White, Who is in the City
Outlines the Plans-About 100000
to be Invested in the Plant and
100 Operatives Employed.

| North American company, Limited, ar
lrivcd in this city Saturday night, having
come direct from Paris He is at the Van
! Ness and was seen there sunday by Il
| Free Press representative. Mr.. White has
come to Burlington to reside and will at
once complete the preliminary arrange
| incnts for the ton of the mandatory
which were begun several weeks ago and
which were further carried ON by the
vote of the citizens to exempt the com
| pany from taxation for Il period OF ten
| years.
| Mr. White first came to this country
with the intention of locating an Am,ri-
| can factory in June. He was roprescn-
| tatiNc of Lumierc & Co. of Lyons. France,
| the largest manufacturers of Photographic
dry plates and Photographic papers in Eu
| rope. The capitalization of the parent
| company is Sl,oOo,OOO and they employ
| about 1000 operatives. Their European
business has. Icachcd immense proportions
| and although they have had consider
able trade in the United states, Canada
ana McNico thcy determined to erect a fac
| tory ON this continent in order To- increase
| that trade. In locating such a plant it is
| necessary to have clear atmosphere, free
| dom from smoke ana dust and an abuud-
anec of pure water. cities from Mon,r, al
to Denver were visited ana al
though many of them had sever
al oi the requirements. none of them
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05
MEMS LIST.

The American Life ms, Co., c. o. Buck.
Lucius Booth, Signor Tlcziorro Crustave,
Nacc Dr pine Gus II. Fogs, Willie Full or.
FranlV Gardner, Ernest Lyiecker, d. Lc-
vine, James +. Miles, William L. Nor
San, W. is. Nibie, The Northwestern Life
ms. co., Ira Peters, !. $. Sex, Homer
Reynolds, A. f.. j. Faquiu, Quadrivium
club, Henry r. Reed Edwin Ripley, Dan
lei Rammeau Mr., Scott a. -. $ -wull,
j. M. Weber, Geo u. Woodland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05
Strong Again.

The woman who knows the full value
of health is the woman who has lost it
and regained it the woman who from
being weak and sickly is once again
made a strong woman. Half a million
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05

Mrs. p. Butler, Miss Zillah Britton 90.
Miss Cora j. hllsbury, Miss Mary rNucs
-, Miss katie Leonard, Miss kHtArNn
Martin, Miss Minnie Mckay, Mis- Saral
Cdcll, Miss Mary Read, Miss Mary y.
Winslow. Mrs, \. $. Wood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05

pounds Now l weigh one hundred and hny-
SIX pouuds-morc than ever weighed before.
! was so bad ! would lie from day to day and
long for death to come and relieve my suffer-
ing. | had internal Inflammation, a disagree
able drain, bearing down pain, and such distress
every month but now | never have pnn-do
All my own work and am strong and healthy
woman"
Use DIR. Picrce's Pleasant Pellets with
"l'avorite Prescription" if the bowels
are inactive or irregular.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05
A GREAT SURPRISE.

for the Throat ana Lungs, tho great guar
unteed remedy. Would you believe that it
is sold on ITS merits and any druggist IA
authorized 10y the proprietor Of this Won
dorful remedy 10 give Nou "A sample bottle
free? It never fails To cure acute or
chronic coughs All druggists sell Kemp's
Balsam. Price 2Jc, ana soc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05
STABLE BLANKETS S1,25

Burlap full lined: web surcmglcs; rcd
web binding neck and breast: douh,e
stay at breast; = by 3G; GU lbs Many
equally good values at Hagtr's, Burius-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05
\-rRMoNT rENsIoNrRs.

Washugton. Dee, 3.-V,rmout pensions,
Increase restoration Reissue. carlo, Il S.
ua, ilincshursh 81, .,'-~7o IA. sherman,
Swanton, Sl2.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
WOMEN'S LIST.

List or unclaimed letters remaining n
the Burlington postoffice for the week
ending Dec, 3, 1921.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05

Mr. Theodore Schroeder Of Salt Lake
iN has given To the Wisconsin Historic al
d iary his library of Mormon history,
b. large st collection Of houl.s ON this sub
ct in existence,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05

weak ana SlcEly
women have been
made strong and
we'll by the aid Of
DR.. Pierce and his
" Favorite Prescrip-
ton " 1t cures the
ills which weaken
women. 1t regu-
lltes the periods,
dries enfecbliug
drains, heals in
nanmation and Ill
ceration, and cures
female weakness.
1t nourishes the
nerves and so cures
nervous ness. 1t
promotes a healthy
gDDetitc and in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-12-05

Take every precaution to avoid
alum baking powders, as alum
in iooi il dc'etcrious. They may
be known by thclI lower price.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
A Couple of Bulls.

An advertisement recently published
newspaper in Ireland set forth
Rt Michael Ryan begs TO inform the
bic that he has a large stock of
Is. wagonettes. brakes, hearSes and
Der pleasure vehicles for sale or
|e."
This is the same paper which. in a
wing description of a funeral, an
|lnced that Mrs. B. of C. sent 4
|gnifcent wreath of artificial flowers
tLe form of a cross"
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
CnnId Take n Hint.

1t was late. but he still fingered.
Il have been trying to think" the
Eoung woman remarked after a pause
|n the conversation. "Of the motto OF
the state of Maine"
'Dirigo.'" said young SpOonamore.
teaching for his hat. ''and will GO
but it will always be a consolation.
be added. with a profound bow. Ito
know. Miss de Muir. that you once
&alled me 'dearier Chicago Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27
Exercise Enough.

Il thought your wife was going TO
pin our physical culture class this
tear. Mr. Smythers|
"She did intend TO, but we've got
|irl who has been over from Sweden
hly six weeks. and my wife has TO
blk to her by making signs. Chicago
lines Herald.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

Take away my first letter, take away
Y second letter. take away all my let
hrs. and | am still the same. What
|n /? The pOstman.
Smyrna times., 1901-03-27

The rose was an emblem of immOr-
Ility among the SyrianS. and the Chi
|se planted it over graves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
The Gist of the Electric Railway Proposition.

On the first Tuesday evening in
August, or on the evening Of August
9th, the city council will have the
matter of granting a street railway
franchise to the Grand Rapids Light
ing and Power Co. before it for
consideration. For the benefit of the
public in general we give below
several Of what is claimed to be the
most important clauses in the fran
chise granted by the city of Stevens
Point to the same company. Like
clauses will be asked to be inserted in
the Grand Rapids franchise.
SECTION 5. The rights and privi-
legeS herein are granted to Grand
Rapids Lighting & Power company
and its associates or assigns, upon the
following qualifications, towit:
The work upon said street railroad
for the purpose of constructing said
road for opera ting by electricity shall
be commenced on or before May l, 1902,
and the work to be prosecuted with
all due speed and diligence until COM
pletion at least two miles to connec-
tiOnS Of said. railroad shall be fully
completed, equipped and in operation
on or before September 10, 1903,
provided that if said Grand Rapids
Lighting & Power company and it's
associates or assigns, are delayed in
the construction of said railway by
order or injunction of any court Or
judge thereof the time that said
Grand Rapids Lighting & Power COM
pany and its associates or assigns, are
so delayed shall be given to it over and
above the time given by this section
for the completion of said mileage and
shall not be deemed a delay Of con-
|StructiOn on the part of said Grand
Rapids Lighting & Power Co., and it's
associates or assigns.
SECTION II. Within sixty days
from the publication of this ordinance
the said Grand Rapids Lighting &
Power company and its associates or
assigns shall file with the city clerk of
the city of Grand Rapids aforesaid a
written acceptance as aforesaid, then
the grant or charter shall not become
operative to vest any rights, privileges
or franchise whatsoever
SECTION Is. In case Of failure of
said Grand Rapids Lighting & Power
Co., and its association or assigns to
so build, complete, equip, and operate
said road, or any part thereof within
the period fixed for it's completion,
equipment and operation all rights
and privileges under this ordinance
shall thereupOn cease and be forfeited
and the ordinance SO far as granting
any franchise whatsoever shall be void
and of no effect, it being the true
intent of this ordinance that if said
Grand Rapids Lighting & Power
company and it's associates or assigns,
shall fail, neglect to complete, equip
and operate said road as required by
section (5) of this ordinance, and
within the time specified therein then
in such case all rights and privileges
shall cease and be forfeited
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
BROKE JAIL.
A Bad Tramp Makes Thrilling Escape From
the County JaiI.

Sunday morning there was a bit of
excitement on the streets caused by
the news of the escape of one of the
prisoners at the county Jail. John
Kennedy is the name of the prisoner
in question and he is one of two
trampS who few months ago held up
a man at Marshfield and robbed him
OF $3.50. He was bound over to appear
at the fall term of court. The
weather has been so desperately warm
that the prisoners have been given the
liberty Of the corridors during the
day, and were locked in the steel cage
at night. By carefully executed
trick, Kennedy took advantage of the
leniency of his guards and remained
outside of the steel cage, answering to
roll call apparently from his cell but
really just outside his cell. By the
aid OF other prisoners he secured a
small iron bar from one of the beds, a
broken case knife and blankets by
which to make his descent to the
ground. During the night he removed
the bricks from the wall of the build
ing, leaving hole large enough to
admit the passage of his body. Tying
the blankets together and fastening
one end of them to the steam radiator
adjoining the hole he had made in the
wall, he started to make the descent
but the blanket broke and Kennedy
fell to the ground. Whether he in
jured himself in the fall or not is not
known. He at all events did not
receive injuries that prevented his
making good his escape. A great
effort will be made to recapture him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
Anent BIueberrieS.

The improvement of this country
Tor farming purposes is gradually
destroying the product of wild blue
berries, which have been in years
past a great crop in this. section.
Year by year the shipments of blue
berries from the Rapids have
diminished in quantity and it is only
a question CT few years when these
shipments are bound to cease alto
gether. This would also be true of
the cranberry crops were it not for the
fact that people have discovered that
the cranberry can be proftably
cultivated, and have undertaken it's
cultivation on a large scale. 1t is
thought that equally desirable results
can be obtained by the cultivation of
the blueberry plant, and an effort is
being made here to have the state
take the matter up in the agricul-
tural experiment stations. Judge
John A. GaynOr has had some CORE
spOndence with the department. on the
subject and it will come up for consider
alton at the coming annual meeting
of the State Cranberry Growers
association on the 18th of August.
The value and popularity of the
blueberry as an article of food would
warrant great pains being taken to
discover what results if any can be
obtained from it's cultivation. If it
can be successfully and proitably
domesticated, the people living here
in its natural habitat, will see to it
that it gets the necessary cultivation
for its preservation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
Had a Pleasant Trim.

A number of people have already
been to Buffalo to take in the Pan
American Exposition. They report
the show as all that could be desired,
and that they had a very pleasant trip.
They went by way of Milwaukee,
taking the Pere Marquette steamer
across Lake Michigan. and from there
to Detroit by fast train, connecting at
Detroit with fast trains for Buffalo.
Some have gone by boat from Detroit,
and report delightful trip, the
change from rail to water riding being
very pleasant.
For information as to rates via this
route. write III. W. jameson, T. 2. i
Pere Marquette Railroad, 81 Wisconsin
Street, Milwaukee. j1S-3w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
NEW ORLEANS A SUMMER RESORT.

(lo The Reporter oy a special CorreSpondent.)
Perhaps these days of intense heat
have discouraged many people of the
north and at the same time drawn a
sympathetic feeling for the people OF
| the south.
| New Orleans. situated as it is, in
the southern part Of this country at
the very edge of the tropical country
should receive much more intense
heat than cities much farther north,
but on the contrary this is not the
fact. The moist atmosphere here
| together with the gulf breezes makes
| this city an altogether lovely one.
| The bright cOlOred roses, the beautiful
foliage of palms, the aroma of wild
| flowers, the bright colored plumage of
birds together with their sweet songs
| affords pleasures for the lovers of
| beauty and song. The frequent
showers and the fresh, embracing
atmosphere tend to charm people of
stony hearts and make them lovers of
Gods great plan of nature.
Undoubtedly many people have staid
away from this section of the country
on account of the many false reports
as to it's harbOring many dreaded
insects and reptiles such as tarantulas,
scorpions, spiders, alligators, lizards
and reptiles of all kinds both large
and small and on account of the
fever and ague. If this is your
understanding dispel it at once for it's
only rumOr from some diSheartened
person who came here and did not
reap bonanza in year or SO and
wished to offer an excuse.
This country, comprising all southern
Louisiana and a portion of Texas and
Alabama and Mississippi, is soon to be
recognized as one of the popular
summer and winter resorts of America.
More people have come to this city
during the past year for health and to
avoid extreme heat and cold than any
previous year. More places Of amuse-
ment have been built. Small towns
at distance of from 3 to 10 miles are
preparing squares and parks that they
may help to make life there very
attractive and comfortable. All these
places are accessible either by electric
or steam railway lines and the fare
being not more than one cent per
mile makes the transportation very
cheap.
The present population numbers
about 300, 900 and is cosmopolitan, SO
on coming here for the first time do
not draw an opinion too hastily for
there is much to learn before you can
justly praise or condemn. If you
study and keep your eyes open, in a
short time you will begin to love this
favored spot out of curiosity.
Expenses here are much higher as
compared with the north. Board
ranges from S25 to S45 per month.
Some can be had at lower figures, but
those stated are the average Cloth
ing is about 10 per cent. higher owing
to no great factories ali being brought
here from elsewhere. Building
material is much higher than in Wis
cOnSin. All these prices are becoming
more and more like those of the north
as factories are coming in and raw
material manufactured where it is
raised.
Wages are higher in proportion to
living expenses and commodities in
general use.
Should any one wish to know any
thing in regards to the south and its
prospects for the future you can and
may come and see for yourself.
CONTINUED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
Nebraska Indians.

The famous Nebraska Indian base
ball team came to Grand Rapids
Wednesday and played the local
organization at the Fair Grounds
yesterday afternoon. In the game
these Indians soon proved that indi-
vidually and collectively they are ball
players of superior quality. 1t
seemed no trouble for them at any
time to find the ball and pound it all
over the diamond. They run bases
like professional sprinters, and coach
each other along the route like
professional base ballists. A good sized
crowd witnessed the game which was
at no time close. 1t is suSpicioned
that they might have done even
better than they did if they had so
desired. There is another game
between the same clubs at the Fair
Grounds this afternoon. The score
and line up yesterday was as follows:
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
Queer Dead Letter PACKAGE
The Country Postmaster.

Inc country postmaster.
Mrs. Grimes, an aged spinster from
West Virginia, recently sent through
the mails to a taxadermist in New
York City a dead cat, for the purpose
of having the same stuffed. The
taXadermist had moved from Gotham
and the mail package rounded up in
the dead letter office in Washington.
A Minnesota young lady had the mis-.
fortune to open the package and as
she did SO and saw the glossy eyes OF
the cat looking straight at her she
gave shrek that resounded up and
down the long corridors of the dead
letter department.
What to do with the cat was a puz
Zler, but it was finally decided to send
it back to the old maid, who, it is said
greatly mourned the death of her pet
and wanted it stuffed so that it would
always be with her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01

coveted one thousand dollars each was
denied them by the Postmaster
General. There are three increases of
$500 each, fourteen of S400 each, 40 of
$500 each, 225 Of 5000 each, and 1.47S of
800 each. Twelve offices of the Sec
Ond class were advanced to first class,
ninety-six from third class to second
class while Middletown, Pa, is the
only city in the United States that
drops from second to third class,
though seven dropped from third to
fourth class, and 229 were advanced
from fourth to third class.
The average salary paid to PreSiden-
tial POstmasters, is SLIT as compared
with 81 ,734 last year. California leads
all the states in the number of offices
at which the postmaSter'S salary was
increased, there being 65 in that state
alone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
Summer Dresses.

The current number of L'Art de la
Mode contains many beautiful designs
for summer dresses, and tells the
proper goods to be used in making
them: also gives full information of
what will be worn this fall. Send Us
your name and a &c. stamp to pay
postage and we will send you a sample
copy free. Single numbers are 35c.
each and can be procured at all
Morse-Broughton Co.,
3 East 10th Street, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
Postmasters' Salaries,
The Country Postmaster

NOUuITy
Ia the annual adjustment of Post
masters salaries, commencing July
first, 1.77O PoStmaSterS' salaries were
increased from 500 to 81 900, and 229
were reduced from 500 to S4OO, the
total reduction being S2S, 400, and the
total increase S215.600, making a net
increase of s1S7, 200. In only one
instance, that of New Orleans. does
the increase amount to 81 900. although
indianapolis, Ind, and Louisville,
KY. laid claims for a like amount.
but their receipts having been SO
inflated near the close of the year, the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
A. L. FONTAINE, Publisher.

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CON1lN UED. J


In cases Of cough or Group give the
little one One Minute Cough Cure
Then rest easy and have no fear. The
child will be all right in little while.
1t never fails. Pleasant to take,
always safe, sure and almost instan-
taneOuS in effect. Wood County Drug
Co. or Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-08-01
SUNDAY Shoot.

The members Of the local gun club
met at their practice grounds Sunday
afternoon and had an easy contest at
blue rocks. Some of the younger
marksmen Of the organization took a
part in the shoot. The following is
the Scorn.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1901-04-20
A LAND OF MILK AND HONEY,
Some of the Reasons Why Oklahoma's
Claim for Statehood Is Valid.


Oklahoma means Beautiful Land 1t
is easily one of the wonderful sections
of our wonderful country. Only doz-
en- years ago it was given up to the
Indians and formed part of the In
dian Territory; out on Apri, 22l 1885, it
was opened to settlement by the prOcla-
nation of President Harrison, and in
one day $4,000 people rushed upon it.
The same day a national bank was
opened and it's modern history begins.
Behold the contrast since that time!
The census of 1900 shows a population
Of 39S, Pas, and in addition there were
1927 Indians not taxed. So here we
have great state springing from prac-
tically nothing to a population of over
100000 within one decade.
That does not begin to tell the story.
The taxable value of the land is now
nearly $100,000,0O0. Within two years
four great grain and cotton crops have
enriched the state, and the deposits III
the banks have increased more than 100
per cent. The people have built 800
churches and established nearly 200
newspapers.
The population is described as a SUI
perior one, thoroughly American and
progressive in it's enterprises. The
beauty of the country is drawing more
and more people to it's cofnes. 1t has
an average elevation of 1900 feet; its
climate is delightful, and, to quote re-
cent writer who visited the country, sit
is not an unusual thing for a wheat
farmer in Oklahoma at the close of
good season to realize enough money
from the sale of his product to more
than cover the entire value of his farm
and the improvements upon it,"
1t was considered that cotton would
not grow north of Texas. During the
past year Oklahoma's cotton crop
brought nearly $6,00O,OOO to her people.
Saturday Evening Post.