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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
CITY IMPROVEMENTS.
The Expenditure OF 100000 by the City Soon
to be BeQuD-WaterWorks

At the meeting Of the city council
last Tuesday evening the bid of
Samuel [ Pope Of Chicago OH the pipe
system to the new city waterworks
for s36.625 was accepted, also his bid
Of S3, 800 for the new pump house and
reservoir. This provides for the ex-
penditure of little more than
$4,000 and leaves only the contract
for the steel water tower, moters and
pumps to complete the provision for
a complete new watcrworkS system.
Work on this contract will begin in a
very short time.
The pump house, containing two
electric motors of so horse power each,
to run the giant pumps which have a
capacity of 100000 gallons daily. will
be located on High street just south
of the crossing of the Northwestern
railroad. 1t will be constructed of
brick and its outside dimensions will
be 25 ft. 6 inches by 33 fit. 4 inches.
About ten feet distant from the pump
house the reservoir will be located. 1t
will be constructed of brick and
cement and will hold about 100000
gallons of water. Its size is to be 40
feet in diameter and II feet deep.
Into it will run the pure, cold water
of the spring creek, running through
j. d. Writer'S pasture where he had
constructed trout pond. 1t will run
from the creek through a timber
intake and fine Sive or Strainer, that
will keep out all dirt or other eXtrane-
Gus matter from the clean water of
the reservoir.
A 10-inch pipe line will run up High
street from the pump house to Oak
street and along the entire length of
Oak street. At Court House street a
branch line will run south to the fair
grounds where the big steel water
tower will be located. This tower will
be 116 feet in height from the ground
to the base of the steel tank. The
tank is 80 feet. 3 inches in height by
26 feet in diameter and will hold about
10000 gallons Of water. The other
pipe lines on the east side are on
Lincoln street, Madison street, Mil
waukee street, from the water tower
along Court House street to Baker
street, on Baker street to the library
building, along Front and Water
streets to near the G. B. & w. depot,
Washington ave-, and Drake street
and from High street to the wagon
bridge. Here the line crosses the
river just below the bridge and on the
west side the only new lines that will
have to be laid will be an extension on
Cranberry street west from Mrs.
McKercher's home, on Factory street
and on Main street from Cranberry
street to the electric light plant.
The power to run the electric
moters in the pump house will be
supplied by the Electric Light Co.,
and it will be transmitted by wire
from the electric light plant to the
pump house. To meet extra demands
for power the Electric Light Co. will
add to its plant, to be ready for opera
tion by Sept. l. new $50 horse power
Corlis engine and Gwo new dynamoS Of
like capacity, also new boiler of
250 horse power.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
s--< BRN
In MEM0RIAM,

Death is of late making mighty
inroads into the ranks of the old
settlers of Wood county, and ere long
answered to the roll call on the other
shore. 1t seems therefore most fitting
that some record should be preserved
of the lives of those who are fast
passing away-some tribute be paid to
the memory of those, who by their
heroic patience and fOrtitude have
made SO many things that we now
enjoy possible to US. A sense of
personal loss has come to many in the
death of DR.. G. W. Whitney who was
for many years peculiarly identified
with the life of this place. More per-
haps than those of any other
profession, a physician comes very
near to the hearts of the people and
muititudeS will recall the feeling of
confidence that his mere presence in a
sick room inspired.
He was of New England blood and
birth, and his early training. no
doubt fitted him for the life of hard
ships incident to the lot Of physician
on the frontier He had quick per-
ceptions, an eager and alert intellect
and was wonderfully reSOurceful in an
emergency, kindly by nature-gener-
Gus in thought and action, his memory
will be cherished in the hearts of all
who have known him. Briefly his
life history is as follows:
Born at BridgetOn, Maine, April II,
1884. He was a student at Limerick
academy, Maine, afterwards entered
Dartmouth college, New Hampshire,
and in 1856 was medical graduate of
Bondoin college. Maine and soon after
came to Grand Rapids, Wisconsin,
where for many years he practiced his
profession. In 1859 he was married to
Miss Lizzie Anson of Portland, Me-.
who died in 1862 leaving one child. He
was again married in 1864 to Miss
Emily j. Hanson of Buxton, Maine,
who, with his sons Willis A. Whitney
of Alvarado. Texas, and Max Whitney
Of Chicago. still live to mourn his loss.
Being unable to bear the rigOrs of our
northern winters he removed to
Cookeville, Tenn, in 1888 which place
he made his home until October last,
when to be near his son and to receive
better medical attention he removed
to Chicago where on May p, 1901. he
breathed his last. The remains were
brought to Grand Rapids for burial
which took place on the family lot
May "a The services held at the
Congregational church were interest
ing and impressive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Historical And Literary Banquet.

The banquet on Friday evening at
the home of Mrs. Frank Cameron was
complete success. Mrs. Cameron
showed herself, as she ever must. a
genial hostess. The decorations were
in pink and green, the club colors.
The serving of the banquet showed
great artistic skill, as the cOlors were
blended through each course. Very
nearly the same ones have been
delinquents each year since the club
was organized and practice is making
the art perfect, as shown in this
banquet.
The evening was spent in social
games and memory tests. Mrs. Little
carried off the prize, on this occasion
as usual for having on her head the
most prominent and discernible
bumps, although not one in the club
would acknowledge she had more
wisdom than the others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30

carry out particular policy to which
both he and his party are pledged,
Governor La Toilette shows that
every consideration ofspersonal honor
and of loyalty to republican institu-
tions demands that these pledges be
fulfilled: otherwise, government of
the people by the people is impossible.
and the very legislators who cry out
that representatives must be trusted,
proclaim by their action that
legislators are unworthy of trust.
These principles can neither be
disputed nor ignored, and the
dispatches are doubtless right in
saying that in the impending conflict
within the Republican party Governor
La Toilette will receive the support of
an overwhelming majority of the
people. His battle will be watched
with intense interest by those
concerned for honor in politics all
over the country, and when he wins, as
win he must, he will have strength
ened those who are fighting against
corruption in every State of the
union
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
The Experience Party,

The Experience Party given by the
Young Ladies Sodality Oh Thursday
evening, May %, in the Foresters Hall,
was a great success, both socially and
financially. The prize for earning a
dollar in the most novel way was won
by Miss Marie PariSeau, who wiped an
engine on the Green Bay road, the
prize being a sofa pillow with the
names of all the members worked in
it. The judges in the contest were
Judge John A. Gaynor, Frank Dudley
and A. J. Freund. The child's dress
was won by w 81. Vaughn.
The receipts for that evening were
s93. 80, which will be used in buying a
new bell for the church These parties
have become very popular and the
young ladies are to be congratulated
on their success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Rural Free Delivery.

J. P. Walker Of Boscobel, represent
ing Uncle Sam in this department of
the work in Wisconsin, was here
Tuesday and in company with A. L.
Fontaine, postmaster, drove through
the towns of Grand Rapids, Wood
county. and the town of Grant,
Portage county, and examined the
contemplated rural postal route for
which application was made last
April. The route is 25 miles long and
will accommodate the people at Biron
and those residing in the above named
towns, in all about 200 families, giving
them daily mail. Mr.. Walker was
favorably impressed with the route
and we have every reason to believe
that it will be established in the near
future. While here he appointed
T. G. Timm as carrier and his son
Rainhold Timm as substitute. Appli-
cation has also been made for a route
going through the towns of Rudolph,
Sigel and Seneca.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Bids Wanted.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of the town of
Rudolph, and the bridge committee
of Wood county will meet on John
Lindahl's bridge, section 10, township
%, range 6, east in the town of
Rudolph on Friday, June I, A. D.
1901. at 2 O'Clock p. m. and will let out
the job of building two stone piers
for iron bridge.
The gnrson that takes the job will
furnish bonds for the faithful fulfill
ment of contract, and his bondsmen
must be present. By order of town.
board.
Dated at Rudolph May %, 1901.
ADAM ZIMMERMAN.
Town Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
A DeIiahtful Yellowstone Park Trip.

A party of selected Wisconsin people
will make a trip to Yellowstone Park
in July or August. in charge of G.. E.
Culver, professor of geology, Stevens
Point Normal school, travelling in a
special sleeping and buffetcar. Those
desiring to join, can obtain complete
information as to rates. time of
leaving, etc, from j. NJ. Turner,
Special Excursion Agent, Wisconsin
Central Ry., Burlington, Wis. j-15
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
For Kidney Diseases,

DeBell's Kidney Pills are the very
best of all medicines. because they
give you the best of pure blood. They
cure. tone up, invigorate and revita-
lize the kidneys asno other medicine
can do. DeBell's Kidney Pills are the
only medicine that cure all diseases
arising from disordered kidneys such
as backache, weak back, rheumatism.
diabetes and lumbagO. Every box
warranted. Price % cents per box.
For sale by John E. Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Central Loses Feeders.
Stevens Point Journal.

The Northwestern Railway Co. has
recently secured control of two impor-
tant Wisconsin Central feeders west
of Chippewa Falls. They are the
Minnesota & Wisconsin and GlenwOod
& Northeastern roads. They will be
connected and extended and in time
will be the means of opening up rich
agricultural country. This action is
considered by some to be retaliatory
to the purchase of the Marshfeld &
Southeastern by the Central at a time
when the Northwestern was making a
desperate effort to secure it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30

Said bonds bear interest at per
cent per annum, payable semi-annu-
ally on the 31st day Of January and
July in each year, and principal and
interest are payable at the First
National Bank of Chicago and at the
Office Of the city treasurer of said city
of Grand Rapids.
Bids will be received for the whole
or part Of this issue, the city reserving
the right to reject any or all bids.
NJ. G. GORDON,
m30w2. City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-30
Notice of Sale OF Bonds.
Office of the city clerk of Grand
Rapids, Wood County. Wisconsin.
Grand RapidS, Wis. Nav "a, 1901.

VIdHU ItdpIuN, W Io.' NIdy II, I5UI.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
sealed bids will be received at my
office in the city OF Grand Rapids,
Wood county, Wisconsin, until June
s, 1901, at 800 o'clock p. m. of that
day, for the purchase of one hundred
and twenty (12O) bonds of the said
city of Grand Rapids, numbered 1 to
12O inclusive each of the face value Of
five hundred (S50O.0o) dollars and
known as ''Grand Rapids. Wisconsin.
Waterworks Bonds" and are divided
as follows:
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-01-17
WEEDS FROM ABROAD.
from the VariOus Countries
of Europe.

We recognize that our stock Of weeds.
unlike our bank stock. live stock, ETC..
is now sufficiently large for comfort OF
convenience; yet, large as this is, II
may be constantly augmented. The
case in hand will well illustrate both
the weed elements and their manner OF
fostering and distribution. AS re.
suit of changes now in operation our
foreign weedy plants are certain to be
largely augmented. | here use the
word foreign" to designate any plant
not native within our state border.
though indigenous in other states, as
well as those transferred from coun'
tries outside the union.
In May of the present year ! re-
ceived from Xanesfield, Logan county.
o., plant of the mustard family which
was thoughtnew to the local region and
such it proved to the whole state. 1t is a
plant of the mustard family, as well
attested by the pungent taste and yel'
low blossoms of four petals in cross
form. 1t was referred by the writer
to the genus Erysimum, to which the
treacle Mustard and western wall
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-01-17

Consul Mason reports that there is
an opening for American flax in Ger
many. There is in eastern SaXony
and southern Silosa very important
linen industry. the raw material for
which (tiaN tiber) is mainly imported
from Russia and Austria, the imports
of 1899 having been 1876 tons, of
which 45,117 tons came from Russia.
Flax is free of duty under the German
tariff. by reason of short supply and
high prices, there would seem to be
now an opportunity to introduce the
American fiber as a raw material for
Germany'S linen manufacture. the fin.
ished products of which are exported
in n large and steadily increasing de-
gree TO the United States. Consul Ma
son also says there is demand for
American fiaXseed.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-01-17

Wltn ..HrruW remotely tOOthcd keaveS
and not large yellow flowers. The pods
are three TO four inches long when
mature and their seed supply abun-
dant. Further, what is rare in mus
tards. this plant, if it has room, will
grow in wide-spreading or quite tum-
D.eWeed form. On considerable farm
it had become scattered almost
throughout.
On inquiry ii developed that this seed
was introduced in clover seeds sown in
1898, but had spread within the wear
following. The seed was stated to have
been secured in certain locality in
ncighborng state. but plants of it
have not yet been seen from there hv
potanists, although known some wear,
-incc from New York and New Jersey
1N ballast plant, and from Nebraska,
where il shows wecdy habits as in Ohio.
There is high probability that spread
/ ing mustard has thus become one Of
our permanent weeds; it is more likely
, 10 become widespread than 10 be COM
, p,eteiH craCicatcd in the locality
named, even with the greatest dill.
-cnce in its suppression. Summarized
( briefly, the spreading mustard grows
IS Wccdy plant in the Mediterranean
! region and its seeds have in some man.
Ier become introduced into red clover
seed sown in Ohio. We NAV suspect
that it came first in crimson clover
seed and was since scattered. This is
upportcd by the known introduction
, Of conical catchhy, (Silcne conica L.).
poppy O'apavcr dubinum L..scleran-
{ 'hus. 5. annus H. and two or three 9TH
or plants new to Ohio in crimson clover
seed, shipped from Delaware and sown
near CIldc. o., a few years ago.
In this way we are constantly adding
10 an already widely extended weed
! list; the only real aid can come from
buying seed for quality and examining
| lIl Sown to escape noNious weeds.-A.
/ ID. Se.by, in Ohio Farmer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-01-17
BELGIAN HARE TALK.
aaI rf q r'
OF Htar
kHf

-- ,,eople, e,-s u .ne
Belgian hare. believe ,.-. sariety
of hare can be found in the wild state
in England and Belgium to-day. This
is far from being the case. We even
doubt if the Belgian could be made te
do we'll running at large. Even when
ample range is given them they de-
pend upon you SO largely for their
daily food, for water and for shelte,
that we !hink they would fare badly
if they were made to shift for them
selves. They have been reared in con-
finement for too long time to go back
to the wild state in hurry.
The Belgian hare, as its name i'm
plies, originated in Belgium, where a
few men set to work TO produce do
mestc animal bearing the shape and
general characteristics of the English
wild hare, as good or better as an ar.
ticle of food. rich in color fine in bone,
possessing great length of body and
limb. and, above all. bearing contne.
ment WELL Years of careful work and
study have produced such an animal,
with additional merits.
1t is said that a good many breeds
Of rabbits were used in its makeup.
For instance, at one time. to gain a
certain point, they used black rabbit
in breeding. As a consequence belgian
hares sometimes throw black young
sterS, which are care fully kept and
bred in turn to other black hares ia
produce what are known as "black Bel.
gians.' In most Belgian hare shows
nowadays there is class for black Bel
gians and premiums are offered for the
finest specimens.
From Belgium the Belgian hare was
introduced into England, where il soon
gained favor among fancers and pet
stock breeders. Here they also gained
ground for utilitarian purposes, and
soon after there were divisions among
the breeders as to the requirements of
the standard, and to settle these diff
culties they decided TO breed for two
separate and distinct purpos2s-yiz.,
for meat only-producing the largest
specimens possible. These they called
Flemish giants. The other variety was
the slender, racy, handsome animal,
scarcely reaching more than Mi =
pounds in weight but an animal for the
fancy, which is our Belgian hare Of o.
day.
Both are splendid meat producers,
the Flemish giant reaching the weight
Of - to 10 pounds at maturity, but
coarser grained and not as good in quail.
.ty as the Belgian hare.
Several other varieties have been
made from the Belgian hare, such as
the white Belgian and others; but for
some time to come the red Belgian will
be the favorte of both fancier and
utility breeder. If it is ever super.
seeded by any other it is our opinion
that it will be the black vari'''-. or ac,
thec
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-01-17
: %
SWlLL DIpPERS.

tiers. preserves, etc, of required size,
and an old broom handle. Remove
handle of pail. strengthen with a couple
of light hoops, wood or iron. one at ton
and one at bottom. Make hole in side
of pail near top and another near bot
tom on opposite side; shave down
broom handle, and drive in these holes
as indicated by dotted line. The small
dipper OB) is made by taking a small
wooden paint or lead keg and attach
ing a light wooden handle by couple
Of screws or small bolts. If handle
is well secured to the keg the clipper
will be very durable.-J. G. Allshouse,
in Ohio Farmer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-01-17
OUR COMMERCIAL FUTURE.
Senator Lodge Declares We Will
Lead the Entire World.

Washington, Jan. S.-A notable
speech was delivered in the senate
yesterday by Mr.. Lodge, of Massachu-
sets. Discussing the Philippines
question, and the necessity for an
army of 1000 900 men, he drew bril-
liant word picture OF the commercial
future Of the United States, declaring
that the trade conflict with Europe
already begun could result only in the
commercial and economic supremacy
Of this country over the entire world.
In this industrial conflict he appre-
hended no danger from a material con-
test with any nation of the world. but
he urged the necessity for strong
and scientifically organized army and
a powerful navy, in order that the Uni
ted States might be prepared to defend
its rights against any possible foe The
speech created profound impression.
The animated debate in the house on
the reappOrtionment of representation
from the various states is nearing its
close, it being unanimously agreed
yesterday that the final vote would be
taken before the session closes today.
There may be slight change in the
bill giving an additional member each
to Florida, Colorado and North Da-
kota, bringing the total membership
up to $50.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-01-17


There is such a thing as naIu"r ,aw
in the spiritual world. a. !rof. Drum
mond has beautifully shown. such
a law our Saviour uncoycrS whey He
says: "ENcopt a grain Of wheat fall
into the ground and die it abi6,I' by
itself atone, but if it die it b,a.cth
much fruit" l!r knew He was g. die
He did not 90 h,irifo,dcd TO the
cross. And He knew what would come
OF it. "IIe for the Joy that WAS set
before Him endured the cross" and
the coming up of those Greeks to Irru-
salem with words of inquiry ON heir
lips was fOretokruing of the rrrai
harvest Of the Gcnti,cS that in IT,. uIl
MSS Of time was to be gathered And
il was in joyous anticipation e. hat
august event that Jesus cried: THE
hour is come that the Son Of Man
should be g'orifird." And what is rue
of the Lord of life and glory is true Of
a., His followers. Their baptism is a
figure of their death TO sin. and i' ro-
portion as they are really dead to the
old sinful world are they fruitful INTO
all good works.
The suffering from which C'~i>t
ehrauk was not So much that " ich
touched His body, though it is w. hat
We are apt chiefly to think. 1t was not
the thorn crown and the cross. but the
cup. llc did not say; LET me be
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-01-17
Thrcc Mcn RlOMn to nitS.

Gibbstown, N. j., Jan. 5.-Three
workmen were blown to pieces and a
half dozen others were bruised and cut
by flying debris as the result of ter
rife explosion of dynamite yesterday at
the works of the Repauno Chemical
company. at Thompson's Point, near
here. The killed: Oliver Mcllvaine,
aged a years, GibbstOwn; Walter
Whyne, 23 years, of Gibbstown John
Kirby, aged 20 years, of Thoroughfare.
Mclvaine leaves a widow and two
children. The other victims were un-
married
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-01-17
CHARGED WITH ACCEPTING sRIBes.
Army Omcer Arrested with Marked
Money ON His Person.

Army Omcer Arrested with Marked
Money ON His Person.
Mobile, Ala, Jan. S.-Yesterday af-
ternoon Secret Service Agent E. p.
McAdams arrested on Royal street.
this city, Capt. C. w. King, quarter
master and supervisor of the govern
ment work at Fort Morgan. Ala. Capt.
King had just received $1,000 in bills
from J. H. Hobson, contractor on
government work at the fort. Nc
Adams, with a local detective as wit
ness, searched the captain and found
the roll Of money, King telling him
know he would say he had received the
money from Hobson. All the bills had
been previously recorded and marked.
Hobson told McAdams that this was
the second 81, 900 paid to King by him.
King was taken before United States
Commissioner Rickarby for prelimi-
nary examination. Hobson testified
that for some time he had been having
trouble in carrying out his contracts
on buildings at Fort Morgan, about so
per cent Of the material he furnished
being rejected as unsatisfactory. About
eight months ago King approached him
and substantially said if Hobson made
an arrangement with him he would
not be so hard on him. The amount
named by King was $4,000, and as fail
ure on the contracts meant ruin Hob
son agreed to pay $4,000. King said he
would accept that amount, as he had
caused him loss by being hard on him.
Hobson paid King $500 in October and
the same amount in November, and
$1,000 yesterday. Capt. King was bound
over in the sum of $4,000.