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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-19
IMPROVE NEKOOSA BRANCH.
Entire Road to be Re-Surfaced and Graded
MarshfeId Times

nIdIs4Lelu lllutS
Notice was received Wednesday OF
the intention OF the Wisconsin Cen
tral company to overhaul the Nekoosa
branch and make many important
Improvements in the grade and surface
conditions. A large crew of men will
be set to work at once and it is
expected that the road will be placed
in firSt-claSS condition before cold
weather, as every effort will be made
to push the operations. The agents
are now hustling for more men and
will afford steady employment to
large number during the fall months.
The object of the company is
evidently to get in shape 20 accom-
mOdate more traffic over the short line
and the improvements ia the road are
undoubtedly the precursor of a marked
change for the better in every depart
ment of the service. The placing of
an extra train on the run to handle
the freight leaving the present train
for passengers will be the ultimate
result and will enable the train to
make its trips in less time. The
schedule will also probably be changed
to connect with through trains on the
main line
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-19
Plenty of Potatoes.

According to Assemblyman f. J.
Frost of Almond, Portage county is
the biggest potato producing county
in the state. The acreage for that
county this year according to Mr..
Frost is 10000 as compared to 1900
acres in Waupaca county, the next
county in the list. Almond township,
Mr.. Fr0st's home, enjoys the further
distinction of being the champion
potato township Of the state. This
fact was fittingly observed in the
opening Of the new branch Of the
Northwestern road connecting
Princeton, Grand Rapids and Marsh
field the other day. by the 1mporta
tion into the township Of carload Of
potato diggera the car constituting
the first load of freight hauled into
the burg on the new road. Mr.. Frost
and bis partner we're the conSignees.
While the potato crop this year is
only fair prices hold gUUd-60 to SO
cents a bushel. The yield runs from
so to 125 bushels per acre. If the
weather. continues warm the recent
rain wilt help late potatoes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-19
II MEMORIAL II
p r GR AN III E.

VI MuSIC.... ......-r......... ......-...,.
BAND
Scripture Reading.
REV. d. c. HELMICH.
REV. B. J. Fl. SHAW
Mayors Opening Address. .........
W. E. WHEELAN. @
AddresS-"HiSE Early and Religious
REV. W. A. PETERSON
Music-"Nearer My God To Thee
1st, 3rd and 5th verses.
Address-"Wm. Mckinley, His
Political Life"
THEODORE BRAZEAU
Solo-'A Abide With Me-.
Miss REEVES.
Address "Wm. Mckinley, The
Statesman. "...-........... 49,
JUDGE JOHN A. GAYNOR.
Music
CHORUS.
REV. L. KROLL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-19
HE PLEASED THEM ALL.
Mr.. Burgdurfer's Imperscnations at Con-
corda Hall.

From The Daily Journal, sheboygan, Wis.
A very good audience heard Clarence
L. Burgdurfer at Concordia hall last
evening, where he gave one of his
non pariel entertainments under the
auspices of Grace Episcopal church.
and it may trutnfully be said that the
gentleman is one of the cleverest of
entertainers. His readings are hum
orouS and pathetic-chiefy the former,
however His methods are original.
and his range apparently unlimited.
There seems to be no passion or depth
of feeling that he cannot vividly
portray, and the fowls of the air and
the beasts of the field are initiated SO
naturally one can almost fancy they
are right at hand. His character
sketches are the best ever seen on
local platform and he kept his
audience c6nvulsed with laughter.
Time certainly speeds rapidly when
Mr.. Burgdurfer is entertaining.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-19
II MAYORS II
PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS. Thursday, Sept. 10, 1901,
has been declared to be day of
mourning throughout the United
States that we may express our love
and reverence for the life of our
martyred President, VIM. Mckinley,
and our deep sorrow for his untimely
death.
Now, therefore, [, W. E. Wheelan,
mayor of the city of Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin do hereby order all saloons
to be closed on that day from the
hour of 10 a. m. to the hour o'clock,
and 1 hereby earnestly request that all
public and private business be
suspended between said hours. That
all business houses and places of
amusement be closed and that all
business houses and private dwellings
be suitably draped in mourning and
that all flags be placed at half mast.
l hereby further earnestly request
that our people assemble together at
the Opera House in the said city of
Grand Rapids at the hour of , p. m.
on that day, that we may show our
respect for our great and good Presi
dent, VIM. Mckinley.
Done at the city of Grand Rapids,
Sept. Is. 1901.
W. E. WHEELAN,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-19
All Postoffices to Close.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 16.-Act-
ing Postmaster General Shallenberger
today issued the following order:
''Out of respect to the memory OF
our late president all postoffices will
be closed on Thursday, September 10,
after 10 o'clock a. M"
In compliance with the above order
the Grand Rapids postoffice will be
closed at that hour.
Respectfully yours,
A. L. FoNTAINE, P. M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-19
TAKE NOTICE.

The Board of Public Works will at
the office of the city clerk at 10 a. m.
of September p. 1901, receive bids on
construction Of drainage ditch from
Cranberry street to Sigel road.
NJ: g. GoRDEN.
CITY CrnrrI[.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-19
VIM. MCKINLEY

He sleeps the last long sleep that awaits humanity
But how untimey end came to this man. whose mild
disposition and peaceloving would have seemed to
have turned aside the assassins deadly weapon rather
than have been provocative of rashness any man.
matter how much opposed him in principle But
the ruthless anarchist to know difference
between the great freedom of republic like ours and the
mild-tempered rule Of a like Mckinley and the
tyranny of autocracy and the iron rule of the great
white Car To these mad political fanatics any rule,
matter how nofensive, is as obnoxious as the most
despotc government and all rulers whether elected or
hereditary good bad but the natural targets for their
guns. He who appeals to the sword must expect
perish by the sword and by such dastardy deeds the
naturally tolerant disposition of this people becomes so
excited that all temperate thrown to the
winds and general and externinating declared
upon all anarchists, they have only themselves thank
for this harsh alternative. 1t is to be hoped that the
liberties of other people may not be eopardised
tailed by the repressive measures which it almost
necessary adopt dealing with these tgerish political
deriIcts cast adrft by old world tyrannies
But enough of them. We desire to Join the great
body of the American people who the life and
character of Vim. Mckinley in expressing great
admiration of the He a representative
American, great without ostentation, as simple and
kindly in his habits and associations any in the
land He was very clever orator. a most astute poll
tician and statesman whose ability and foresight is
scarcely equaled by any living In the hall of fame
the of VIM Mckinley will be written by the side of
Lincoln Garfield and Blaine trio of the most iustrous
this nation has produced and the peers the
of their age May the mantle of his wisdom ard
greatness fall upon the shoulders successor that the
American people and the nation as a whole may suffer
nothing by the change We greet president with
the hand of good will and pray to Him Of all power to
give him the necessary light and knowledge contne
the ideal administration ably begun by his predecessor
In President Roosevelt is Our hope.
The times., 1901-04-19
Ill to IL.

CONTINUED.
soc for ladies Southern ties;
hand -sewed Oxfords in tan
and black; sizes from 4 to 81 /;
sell in all the shoe stores for
$500.
25c for odd lot of silk, embrac
ing fancy Japanese figured
silks; pink striped waist silks;
taffetalines in black and col
ors; usual price just double.
55 for good white cambria of
soft finish; regular 10c value.
25c for extra grade covert cloth
full 40 inches in width; so
much in demand at present
for bicycle skirts; marked
down from 39c.
17c for the very best Holland
window shades, in variety
of colors, and fixtures COM
plete, all ready for hanging.
sc for white curtain Swiss
some very new and pretty pat
terms; full 40 inches wide; the
10c sort.
29c for a lot of very pretty tap
estry table covers, in varie-
ty of shades, with fringed
edges; marked down from 39c.
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s3.9S for $3.50 3=piece suits.
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT
The Health Office and Alleged Cases
of Smallpox.
The Criticism of Local Physicians
on the Many Patients and Few
Deaths-CoBditfons in Michigan
Proposals for Naphtha Lighting.

Proposals for Naphtha Lighting.
The outbreak Of smallpox. which has
been continuous since last fall, has now
about worn itself out. Unless new cases
develop the last patient will be ready to
leave the hospital in about two weeks.
AT the present time there are only two
houses in quarantine and eleven cases in
the hospital in advanced stages Of con-
valescence.
The history Of the disease during the
fall and winter has been that new acces-
sions are brought in from nearby States.
and from the roaming Of such people
about the city the disease spreads. Were
il not for this the malady would have
been stamped out months ago. Wash
ington, apparently. is a sort of mecca for
Maryland and Virginia negroes who are
attacked with smallpox, when they are
within reach OF the District, Us they are
better cared for here than they could be
at home.
The Health Department records show
that the disease is almost entirely con-
fined 10 negroes, and the care and treat
ment Of cases has been such that very
few deaths-only three-have resulted.
This fact has led 20 some criticism Of the
Health Department on the part of few
Of the people treated did not have small
Dox, but some skin disease. like chicken
pox or German measles II is said by
the critics Of the Health Department that
the symptoms in these eruptive diseases
are about the same. and that il IS diff
hcult TO distinguish between them, espe-
cially In the early stages
Some doctors have gone so far as TO
say that the inspectors Of the department
have probably been deceived as 10 the
nature Of the malady, and it has been
hunted that some persons have been hur-
ried off to the smallpox hospital who were
suffering with chicken pox or acne.
In the absence Of Or. William c. Wood
ward, the Health officer. from this city
yesterday, IL was impossible 10 obtain a
statement from him relative 10 the mat
ter The physician IN charge OF the
smallpox service stated that no mistakes
Of this kind have been made He said
that the greatest possible care is exer-
cfses IN all cases. After the reports Of
suspicious illness reach the Health Office
they are always carefully and fully inyes-
tigated before any action Is taken. He
explained that a patient was often left
one or twO days where he was taken III
until the nature of the disease could be
determined. The physician said that the
men in charge OF the service from eApe-
rioace ard observation are better able to
pass upon a case Of smallpox than an
ordinary practitioner. who sees Il only
orce CT twice. perhaps Ia his whole life
time.
The officials of the Health Department
stated that this criticism Of the deallags
OF health boares with smallpox is com
ION throughout the country. They cited
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10 to IL.

!. 81. 40 for women's black SiciIian
and homespun skirts; some
. with founces and some the
full haring variety; 81 values.
49c for ladies seersucker ging
ham underskirts; with founce
and rutfie; 75c values.
19c for lot of ar. & G." corset
waists for children; all sizes.
19c for infants lawn caps; tuck
ed and lace trimmed.
39c for women's mercerized sat
cen underskirts; with wide
. ruf1ies and generously full
width.
! 19c for boys Brownie oyeralls,
of blue denim; with suspen-
der straps and pockets.
49c for choice big lot of boys
Galatea cloth washable sailor
! blouse suits; some of them
stripe patterns with plain
white collars; braid and en-
! broidery trimmed.
t2c for choice of a lot of sprays
of wild flowers with grasses,
roses with foliage, and foliage
alone; also large variety of
flowers; which are selling
about town at 39c.
55c for good percaline; full yard
wide and fast black; the kind
that sells for Zoe.
19o for dress goods left over
from Easter selling, embrac-
ing plain and dotted cash
meres, black granite suitings;
full f. inches wide; some col
ored French flannel in fancy
shades, and some fancy black
striped novelty fabrics; sold
up to 59c.
29c for aIl-silk black Swiss taf-
feta; our regular 50c value
49c for women's 81 kid gloves.
&c for mems 25c silk string ties.
17c for children's 25c az. H."
waists.
69c for mems Sl.25 Eclipse"
silk shirts.
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3 to 4.

1896 for ladies' and child's trim
med hats and bonnets which
are regular s. and So values.
39e for boys all-wool knee pants
some with double seats and
knees.
49c for lot BOYS galatea cioth
washable sailor blouse suits:
in striped patterns, with plain
white collars; braid and en-
broidery trimmed.
19c for women's mereeFiZed sat
cen underskirts with deep
tucked ruffie.
lie for best quality Holland
window shades in a variety of
colors, with fixtures complete,
all ready for hanging.
153c for an extra fine grade of
white wool flannel; the kind
for summer wear; regular 25c
value.
1c for cabinet of assorted hair
pins.
371c for soc all-wOol black serge
"a good serviceable quality
and lustr0us black.
49c for 69c black japanese silk;
full "a inches in width and
warranted water or perspira-
ton proof.
The times., 1901-04-19
~ to 1.

S4.9S for women's black broad
cloth skirts; fine quality and
perfect in coiors; S6.9S val
ueS.
19c for children's balbriggan
underwear; both long and
short sleeves in shirts; usual
price, 35c-
&c for a lot of plain and fancy
taffeta ribbons; in variety
of shades; the 25c values.
21c for black velvet ribbons;
No. / in ten-yard pieces.
19c for one lot of pastel rib
bons; 6 inches wide; usual
price, soc.
65c for mems $1.25 silk gloria
umbrellas.
4Sc for mems Toe madras shirts,
including one pair of detach-
ed cuffs.
15e for toilet slippers in black,
red, and tan; but "a pair in
the lot; sizes 6 to 8; the regu-
lar 40c kind.
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1zszzzz@zS54Sz
5l3-5i5 Seventh Street.
2 to 3.
CONTINUED.

CONTINUED.
15c for boys navy blue :Iannel
knee pants; &c values.
Zoe for hats mp to s..
9Sc for hats up to g
"a makers samples of ladies' and
chiid's untrimmed and ready-to-wear
hats made of chiffon on wire frames,
etc. 10 great variety.
&c pound for our 12c candy.
19c for mems balbriggan under
wear; shirts and drawers;
marked TO sell at 25c.
39c for mems NB. V. D." Jean
drawers, with both string and
stOekinette bottoms; all sizes;
our regular soc value.
SOC for brown and Oxford golf
cloth for rainy-day and walk
skirts; 75c value; for this
hour, 39c.
29c for a very good grade of
China silk; in all colors; sells
usually for soc.
SIC yard for a lot of 10c fast
black sateen.
1c for pencil writing tablets.
19c for some very pretty ingram
carpet remnants; would make
up into neat rugs; were origi-
nally marked to sell for soc.
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9 to 10.

29c for misses and children's
untrimmed straw hats; in all
colors, which sell elsewhere
for 69c.
&c for boys percale shirt
waists, in great variety of
patterns; usually 25c.
$1.79 for wornen's black cheyiot
serge skirts; full width and
newest in effect; $3.50 values.
&c for waterproof window
shades; in all colors, with fix
lures complete and easy to
hang.
lie for cream curtain scrim;
some very pretty patterns;
sells always at DC yard.
29c for ladies' Turkish toilet
slippers, in red, black, and
tan; sell in other stores at 75c
S1.29 for mems hand -sewed Con
gress shoes, with pointed toe;
sizes 9. 81. and 10; the regu-
lar So value; only Il pair in
the lot.
15c for soft-finish unbleached
muslin remnants.
BE for colored brush binding;
worth twice the money.
25c for good quality white plaid
apron goods.
DC for mems 10c garters.
35c for mems soc night shirts.
25c-a lot of 10000 yards tor
chon lace and insertings-our
regular 10c value.
6Jc for children's Zoe black rib
bed hosiery; very strong and
well made.
The times., 1901-04-19
IL to ~.

4Sc for lot of wOmen's and chill
dren's trimmed and untrim-
med hats in all col0rs and
shapes; all of them sample
hats which we closed out last
week direct from the maker
thereof, and which are the
regular values which are be-
ing sold for as high as S1.25.
25c for lot of boys washable
sailor blouse suits in a great
variety of patterns, for which
is usually asked soc and more.
91c pair today for lot of
boys knee pants; the regular
25c values.
29c for lot of boys all wool knee
pants; worth soc.
69c for choice of q great lot of
women's colored merceriZed
sateen understands, which are
the regular values up to -.
They are corded and have
deep fiounces and ruffies, and
are in all colors.
19c for infants long and short
muslin slips.
S1.9S for a lot of child's all-wool
cloth REFERS; braid trimmed;
50 values.
SOC for the choice of an i'm
mense lot of women's wrap
pers; made of the new spring
percales and trimmed with
ruffieS and hounces and braid;
full wide skirts and elegant
fitting garments; none worth
less than 81.
39c for choice of a great table
full of women's new cotton
shirt waists; handsome per-
Gales in great variety of pat
terms; all the seasons hand
some effects, and all 59c and
69c values.
$3.50 for the choice of a lot of
ladies' suits of cheyiot serge
and homespun as well as of
several stylish materials-all
of them suits which are worth
50 to SIS; in a variety of eff
fects.
$2.9S for lot women's rainy-day
skirts in several shades; all
plaid back materials; with
side clasp fastening and with
stitched bottoms; some of
them are worth up to $3.50.
$6.9S for lot of women's black
taffeta silk skirts; some plain
and some of them trimmed
with satin ribbon; all exceed
lngly stylish.
$3.9S for the choice of a lot of
ladies' black and coIored taf-
feta silk waists; in newest eff
fectS; newest cuffs and full
line of new shades; values up
to $50.
$3.50 fer a lot Of ladies' silk un-
derskirts, in all shades ex-
cept black; made of best taf-
feta silk.
$1.9S for women's covert cloth
Jackets, which are worth dOu-
BILE; spring weight.
S4.9S for Il lot of women's tai
feta silk waists-the y2Cy
handsomest and most stylish
silk waists of the season;
handsomely trimmed; the
same as are being sold about
town ut SS.
24c for one lot Sc embrOlderles
and insertings.
15c for women's 25c talfeta
gloves.
7Jc for infants socks in tan and
black.
19c for women's lace hose in
very pretty effects; the kind
that brings 25c everywhere.
lie for women's fancy hose that
sell for 17c.
39c for mems balbriggan under
wear in blue and pink; very
good value at 50c.
9c for heavy bristle hair brushes.
The times., 1901-04-19
4 to 5.

39e for choice of a big lot of
women's percale shirt waists
the new seasons latest ef-
fects in great variety of col
orings, and equal to the 9Se
values elsewhere.
39c pair for wOmen's lace-trim-
med short c0rsets; the regu-
lar SOC corsets.
S1.9S for ladies' covert cloth
spring weight jackets.
S2.9S for wOmen's plaid-back
rainy-day skirts; worth up TO
$3.50.
$69S for lot of wOmen's taffeta
silk skirts; elegant quality of
black taffeta and trimmed
with satin ribbon.
S4.9S for women's black broad
cloth skirts; worth S7.9S.
S1.50 for lot wOmen's black and
cOlored taffeta silk waists;
slightly mussed and some of
them soiled from handling;
formerly sold up to 50.
69c for lot wOmen's colored mer-
ceriZed sateen underskirts;
with deep corded flOunces and
wide ruffie.
15c for boys blue and white and
red and white percaIe shirt
waists, which sell for 25c usu-
ally.
19c for lot boys wool knee
pants; the soc quality.
Ole pair for lot boys washable
knee pants
50 for choice of a lot of women's
trimmed hats and ehildren's
trimmed hats in combinations
of straw and chiffon; trimmed
in variety of sorts; $50 and :
$3.50 values.
55c for ready-made bleached pill
low cases.
33c for ready-made bleached
bed sheets; all hand ironed
ard torn; good quality of
muslin.
Sc for pair of ladies' 19c black
hose supporters with belt
29c for mems soc oyeralls.
124c for women's 25c Swiss rib !
bed vests.
25c for women's all-siIk ribbed
vests; with low neck and
sleeveless; sells for just dou-
BILE the price.
COnpANY.
The times., 1901-04-19
1898 for Russian blouse suits.

From the leading of blouse suits
cured 500 suitsn all from y of light and
blue brown white and imported and flannel
sell which sold elsewhere
Many these have silk detachable sailor col
asand all of them elaboraey silk embroidered and trim
med with gilt braid have the standing the round
collars and all finished with leather belts doesn't
the of material
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1 to =.

19c for the choice of Il Idbleful
of sprays of silk poppies, nine
in a bunch; foliage, apple
blossoms, daisies, cornfow-
ers. crushed roses, three III
bunch. etc; flowers W hleh are
worth 69c.
S9.9S for choice of a lot of wom-
ems extra fine skirts of blue
and black cheyiot serge; sCmc
of them plain and some tim
med and some entirely silk
lined.
55c for pretty stair or runner
oilclOth; some very pretty pat
terms and coIors; the kind that
brings Zoe.
&c for lot of fringed napkins of
good quality and with fancy
borders.
SIC for hemmed huck towels of
good value, all. ready for use.
&c for one cake of pine tar soap.
75c for embrOideries and insert
ings to match; ) inches wide;
the 123c value.
G9c for all-Over Point Venice
laces; never less than Sl.25.
DE for one lot torchon laces and
insertings to match; the 10c
sort.
SIC for a quantity of Val laces
insertings that always bring
19c.
SOC for Lord Baltimore alarm
clocks; sell in all the jewelry
stores for 75c.
soc for mems blue silk under
wear; a very good grade and
the kind that usually sells for
81 80.
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10 to IL.


CONTINUED.
69c for 20 pairs chiIdren's $1.50
yici kid lace shoes; sizes
range from 3 to 109.
SOC for women's vici kid button
shoes; sizes >, 4, Al, 6, and
Z; the same shoe we sell at 81.
1214c for pretty ingram carpet
remnants-a lot of new de-
signs and colors; make up in
to nice rugs; sold as high as
zoe.
BE for lot of 60c heavy floor
linoleum.
15!c for white applique shams,
bureau and washstand scarfs;
usual price, 35c.
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= to 3.

S7.9S for Tot Of wOlncn's black
hroadcloth skirts with tucked
founces; full daring.
9Sc for a lot Of the new white
India Hnon and lawn shirt
waists; trimmed with l"ce
and embroidery Inserting;
waists which are selling at
S1.75 and 50 about town.
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eea for bows S. blu. flannel suits.

F3ovs blyze flannel Vestie suits. in two
ssNleS, a fnc grade OF flannel which is
never pat IN a suit under s.: trimmed
with braid and flannel Of another color.
and some trimmed with black silk braid:
pants have two hip pockets and patent
suit
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SI.29 for bows $500 suits.

Lot of boys double breasted cashmere
suits of which we guarantee the wear;
in sizes from Z to 16 years. in a large as
sortment of check and mixed patterns:
the same suits you've been used TO buy
ing at 50. win be offered today at
S.29 each.
The times., 1901-04-19

Lot OF boys sailor blouse suits of blue
flannel. as shown in illustration. which
we guarantee all wool and fast in color,
and which have deep sailor collars trim
med with five rows of silk braid and
pleated sleeves: suits which every cloth
ier sells for S3.50-in fact, which cannot
be sold for less when bought under or
dinary circumstances, will be offered at
S149.