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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-18
LOST A HARD GAME.
New London Beats the Locals by Score of
q to1.

Grand Rapids lost to New London
on the latter's grounds last Sunday in
what was generally conceded to have
been the best game played on the
grounds this year The score, to l.,
home boys were out played Such
was not the case, however.
In'batting New London was comp
letely out-classed and it was largely
due to good luck that the lead acquired
by the New LOndOners was not over
come a dozen times. Out of d total of
81 men sent to bat by the Rapids only
one scored, 6 dying on base. For New
London only , men died on base out of
a total of 6 safe at first. Add to this
the fact that the visitors outbatted
their opponents nearly to and it at
once becomes apparent that something
besides good playing kept our boys
from scoring Oftener.
That OmnipOtent person, the umpire,
was also largely responsible for the
result. In the last part Of the second
inning, with two out, he called the
batter safe when it was the cOncenSuS
of opinion among the crowd that he
was clearly out. Then after Porter
had been hit by a pitched ball. he gave
both runners base on balk, in
fragrant disobedience of the rules
This coupled with a poor throw by
Mahoney proved the entering wedge
which netted three runs and won the
game At all other times in the game
Umpire Jieleff's decisions were uni
formly fair, showing that his mistakes
| were of the head not the heart.
LII comparison the two teams are as
near equal dis one could ask. New
| London has a trifie the best of it in
intied work and base-running, while
Grand Rapids batting and their
perfect ouUtield play evenS t up nicely.
Our boys report royal treatment IN
and off the diamond and are eager fol
another try al the champions OF
| Waupaca county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-18
EpWorth leauue Social.

In response to invitations issued by
the EpWorth League to our teachers.
the Board of Education, their wives
and SWeethearts, and the students
who are attending our high schools
for the first time, a merry company
assembled in the NJ E. church parlorS.
last Friday evening. The Epworth
colorS. red and white, were taStily
draped about the rooms. while pOtted
plants and flowers added their charm
TO the scene. Light refreshments
were served during the evening, after
which Superintendent Youker gave a
short toast, to which the only response
made was the appreciation of those
present. Many old fashioned games
added to the pleasure of the evening,
which will remain d pleasant memory
to those present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-18
Beware of the Knife.

No profession has advanced more
rapidly of late than surgery. but it
should not be used except where
absolutely necessary. In cases of
piles for example, it is seldom needed.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures
quickly and permanently. Unequal
led for cuts, burns, bruises, wounds,
skin diseases. Accept no counterfeits.
Il was SO troubled With bleeding piles
that l lost much blood and strength, -
says J. G. Phillips, Paris, lii. DE
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured me
in a short time" SootheS and heals.
Wood Co. Drug Co. and Johnson &
Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-18
4 Sad 0isappointm snt.

Ineffective liver medicine is disap-
bointment, but you don't want to
purge, strain and break the glands of
the stomach and bowels. DeWltt's
Little Early RiSerS never disappnint.
They cleanse The system Of all poison
and putrid matter and do il SO gently
that one enjoys the pleasant effects.
They are a tonic to the liver. Cure
biilioasness, torpid liver and prevent
fever. Wood Co. Drug Co. and John
son & HIU Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-18

Painting and finishing done in first
class style. Call on Will Suhr at the
Dixon HOUSE. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-18
A New Firm.

MessrS. John T. Heron and VIM.
Getzlaff have formed partnership for
the purpose Of cutting and delivering
ice. They have not yet decided
definitely on the site for their ice
houses but will start work on them in
the near future. Their formal an
nounccment will be found in another
column.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-18
ROBBERY AT PITTSVILLE.
Department Store and Postoffice are Entered
SUNDAY

The G. A. Potter department store
and postotfice in PittSville were entered
by burglars Sunday and the door of
the safe blown off with dynamite.
Postage stamps to the amount Of 5000,
also several dollars worth of pennies,
were secured. No other goods are
missing. The police believe they now
have good evidence which will lead to
the arrest of the guilty parties,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-18
Chicken Pie Supper.

The Ladies of the ". G.. T. q. will
give Il chicken-pie supper next Tues
day evening from TO s O'Clock for the
purpose of raising the debt on the goth
Century Place. Everyone cordially
invited and especially those interested
in Keeping open the Reading rooms.
Price Of supper 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-18
WOOD COUNTY SEVENTH
TAKES 1865 POINTS AT THE STATE FAIR
Price County Leads This Year-The TabuIated
Points of Wood County in ful-Wins
Prize Of $40.

The most successful state fair which
has ever been held in Wisconsin
closed Friday, and as a result the
State Board of Agriculture will haze
over $4,000 to its credit with the
state treasurer as soon as the annual
bonus is paid over. 1t is the greatest
credit balance which has ever been
made without the aid of a guarantee
fund. During the four days the fair
was visited by about $4,000 persons,
which is the largest attendance in its
history. The steady increase along
the line shows that the Wisconsin
fair is growing in popularity and that
with good weather the fair can be
made success the same as those of
surrounding states,
The gate receipts of the fair for the
four days amounted to S28,6l6.25 and
exceed the combined receipts for the
year 1900 and 1901 by $355.1O.
The features of the fair were the
sale OF the shorthorn cattle and the
parade Of the premium stock. In the
stock parade more than Sl0O. 900 worth
of horses and cattle were shown.
They did not include all of the blue
ribbOned stock at the fair, but there
was sufficient number to demonstrate
the high character of the exhibits.
Price county'S exhibit was given
the prize for the best county exhibit,
winning from it's neighbor, Taylor
county, by 2l5 points and from Wal
worth, by 400. The only positively
low marking Price received was for its
display of corn. MeSSrS. Will Nash, of
this city, and A. J. Cowell and Jacob
Speck, of Marshfeld, who had charge
Of Wood county's exhibit, deserve
much credit for the good work they
did, Considering the unusually high
character of the exhibits this year
Wood county made fine showing.
OF the sixteen prizes offered Wood
county received one prize of $40 and
awarded seventh place by securing
LOGS points. Following is the table
showing what products were exhibited
by Wood county and the number of
points received:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23

that blows nobody any good and it's a cold
day when a husky young woman can't
break into a new profession.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23

which one can hardly tell from the hand
embroidered kind, may now be had in very
Some of the daintiest of the new stock
collars are unpublished with tiny rose petals
them.
Vests, Jokes and undersleeves of bright
hued Oriental embroidery lend a very
effective touch to costumes Of plain cloth
In dark colorings.
Borders, bands and many similar devices
ornament the bottoms of the fashionable
skirts, but the greatly reduced flare. has
eliminated the hounce almost entirely
Wells were never more popular than at
the present time and the woman with the
slender purse. and she Of the plethoric
pocketbo3k alike may find just the thing
An exceedingly decorative wall pocket
mat IS useful as well as pretty and dainty
Is fashioned from wire-bound, h~and-painted
heads of animals.
A dream of daintiness is a pair of Empire
eorsets of imported ~batiste, their design
being an empire scroll of yellow silk form
Ing. the outline of the pattern. with a
delicate rosebud inside the scroll.
The ,smartest suede slippers are adorned
colonial buckles of dull gold, and are a
welcome, change from the silk or satin
rosette that has done duty for so long.
One of the p~rettiest specimens of Italian
pottery is a flower candlestick, the top
being formed of a big, deep, purple pansy,
In the heart of which sinks a candle. The
standard is formed by the green leaves in
soft colorings.
Outline stitch is fashionable in embroid-
cry work at the present time and II has
extended also to note paper decoration, the
latest examples showing sheet and en-
Yelope flap decorated with outline stitch in
red upon white.
Grape gaIniture for millinery use has be-
come too popular for the modlsh woman
and the chrysanthemum in velvet has taken
It's place. entire ,toques being formed of
chrysanthemums In various colorings COM
bined with leaves.
The prettiest thing in the way Of a bead
bag, or of finishing a bead bag at the top,
Is a pointed network of silver chain, edged
by a tiny ball fringe that can be drawn up
with a silver chain. The bag Is In the de-
sign of one of the old-fashioned wrist bags
and most of these now to be seen are
mounted with modern silver frames. They
close with clasps. Drawn up at the necks,
sirable.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23

For and About Women.

The mother of King Alfonso of Spain is
one of the most expert billiard players in
the world. Before her marriage she was
the champion of the court of Austria and
found IL easy to defeat all the archdukes
who challenged her.
Miss Nora stanton Blatch, a grand
daughter of the late Elizabeth Cady
grandmother. She was the first and only
woman to enter the civil engineering de-
partment Of Cornell university.
Following are the large employments for
women: Servants, 1,2S3, 1853; agricultural
laborers, 66S, 200; farmers and planters, 307,-
lO6; dressmakers, 344, 794; laundresses, $780,
282; traders, 327 ,614; textile workers, 277, 972.
architects, 7SS dentists, Piss journalists,
l,OlO lawyers, 1887 physicians and IA women
veterinary surgeons.
The Wisconsin State Labor bureau has
been collecting reasons why girls prefer
work In factories and stores to household
service. Inquiries were sent to 769 persons,
Among the answers were these: IF ladies
treatment and warmer beds and let them
live Independently more girls would do
h~ouseWork; II went into the factory be-
cause wished TO be treated like a human
being;' The reason | won't do homework
is because will not be treated like half a
work, but, like the host of other girls 1
refuse to do II under present conditions"
None of the girls / know would do
housework, because a girl who does II Is
looked upon as a kitchen drudge.
always on duty and seldom treated JUSTIFY
every way, and, besides, 1 am no longer
obliged to entertain in the kitchen or re-
ceive my friends at the back door, since 1
can live at home with my own people,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23
SMASHED HER WAY IN
An Iowa Girl Discovers n New Occu-
patton for Her Sex.

oAAA ~ new OCCus
patton for Her Sex.
1t is a poor week for women nowadays,
says the New York Sun, when they fail to
invent or to discover a new occupation be-
tween Monday morning and Saturday night.
besides thinking out a few possibilities dur
ing the leisure hours of a Sunday.
There are all sorts Of ways of finding
these new occupations. Some women lie
awake nights trying to figure out one. 9th
ers stumble by sheer good luck into an
avenue of success.
But 1t remained for an Iowa girl to have
a piece of bad luck which turned out to be
a blessing in disguise, for 1t pointed the
way to a m~oney-making enterprise in which
she shines at present, a solitary feminine
performer.
The blessing was very successfully dis.
guised when it first reached the Iowa girl
1t was the smashing of a plate glass win
dow, and 1t was the girl who smashed it.
1t was not her window. 1t was in an archi-
tect's office and she was his assistant in a
small way.
Everything in this story was tolerably
small except that plate glass window. The
town was small. The architect was invis-
ible to the naked eye, being off on a iaunt
W "SAANO" Ing BIl was small. But the
window was mot so deep as a well nor so
wide as a church door, but II was enough
1t would have been enough If il had been
simple plate glass, unadorned. But it was
more than that. 1t had the architects
name and profession emblazoned in gold
letters upon it.
1t really seemed to the girl as If this was
adding insult to injury. She negotiated
with the owner of the building a generous
bargain for the installation Of a new piece
Of glass, but those golden letters must also
be replaced.
She saw a sign painter about 1t. Then
she went home and wept. She herself,
after a course at the Chicago Art institute,
had painted sundry pictures, but 1t seemed
to her as IL the financial returns from these
pictures had been Insignificant compared
with the price for painting signs.
Then she had an inspiration. She decided
to paint those costly gold letters herself.
end paint them she did.
Now this is a true story, otherwise no
one could be expected to believe how good
that sign painter was to her. He let her
have materials at cost, he took her to a
plate glass window where he himself had a
sign to paint, he showed her how to draw
the letters on the glass. how to paint them
when outlined and he let her work under
his direction.
The consequence was an outburst of en-
thHsiasm on his part. He vowed she could
paint signs to beat the band and that she
could make money hand over fist if she
would learn the business and then take her
skill and herself TO a city where she could
get a good deal Of high-class work.
He said he knew Of no other girl in the
business and that that was. strange, since
1t was a work requiring taste and skill
rather than plain strength.
Thus, as the pious stories say, was mis-
fortune proved to be a blessing in disguise.
And the moral of this is, it's an i'll wind
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23
IN THE DOMAIN OF WOMAN.

puffs in the wide sleeves, ARE the very
newest things out for wear at the opera"
The hmona coats often have larger flow
ers in heavier styles Of embroidery upon
them, and are finished in a style peculiarly
their own. These are not slit up the sides,
but fasten in front or to one side.
Flannel and silk shirt waists trimmed
with Persian bands are among popular nov
elites in the Oriental line, ana all manner
OF Oriental silks come all ready embroidered
for making up waists.
Oriental bands for trimming all sorts Of
costumes are quite the vogue, and are made
so that they will combine with almost any
color and material. Nor are silk Japanese
and Chinese doilies d~espised as a means Of
trimming dresses. The borders and corners
are cut of and these constitute trimming.
The most elegant gowns, however, are the
ones which are appliqued with punches Of
flowers cut from a Chinese garment, often
with panels from a Chinese skirt set in the
skirt.
Not less beautiful are the silk GAUGES
embroidered over with garlands Of small
flowers in delicate shades, like faint visions
OF flowers seen through a rose-colored mist.
Sometimes the gauze gives the effect Of a
pale cloud Of blue, silver or gray.
II the silk brocades and gauzes are lovely,
words can hardly do justice to the Japa-
nese obs, magnificent broacaded silks of
the heaviest and s%tiffest quality, with en-
b%roidery which glitters with the subdued
glow of old gold and which is so rich that
1t literally stands up. These ohis run
from 81 to $40 a yard and show marvellous
designs of chrysanthemums, Japanese
foliage, wistaria and strangely interviewer
patterns that are harmonies Of soft colors.
While some very elegant gowns can be
made Of obs, they are used for the most
part to face and trim coats and elaborate
decorative schemes Of rich costumes.
Not only do gowns and coats show the
Oriental style of decoration, but hats are
stuck with large Oriental pins. Oriental
purses, jewels, chains and card cases find
a part in the new costuming. Oriental
embroidery appears upon slippers and
shoes and touches Of China, Japan. Turkey.
Persia and Bulgaria appear with charming
disregard OF unity upon some Of the most
beautiful costumes.
The western mind has never fully
grasped the Oriental ability in handling
colors and combinations of color; this sea-
son may teach 1t much in this respect.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23
notion Of Thanksgiving. So let us turf
from day elegancies to evening ones.

notion Of Thanksgiving. So let us turn
from day elegancies to evening ones.
Party FrOcks.
Two party frocks shown by a shop dedi-
Gated to Juvenile wear alone are charm
ingly ingenue in style. Both cost a pretty
penny in their present shape, but IL you
have a sharp eye for bargains in summer
gauzes you nay copy them for a song.
Embroidered bastiste in the fashionable
shade OF butter yellow embodies the more
elegant of the we II is trimmed with
fancy bands Of the same, one shaping a
~swirling heading for the deep skirt %iounce,
the other a bertha for the low cut bodice.
On the sleeves a matching band forms a
shoulder cap, under which loose puns ex-
tend to pointed Wristbands Of the embroid-
cry. A lacing Of black velvet ribbon
fastens the waist at the left front; a SINH
lar treatment ornaments the sleeve caps.
The girdle is also of black velvet ribbon,
but in a four-inch width. At the back the
sash strips are finished in the new way at
the bottom with big bows.
Quantity old fashioned is the second
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23

frock. Made Of pure white blonde net,
with narrow stain ribbons especially suited
to the girl of quiet tastes, whom the world
calls 'old fashioned"
The model is almost little girl, so youth
full is the effect of the ~low-puffed bodice
and frilled skirt. Edging these ruffes,
which are cut straight, are three in num-
Der, and heading the group is the ribbon
In straight rows The top of the skirt is
shirred in a straight girdle band A shirred
body yoke and the finish of the short
sleeves match. A look almost babyish is
secured by a narrow guimpe Of plain net.
Simplicity Of material and modesty Of cut
are the things for your young daughter, and
see to II that some sort of a sleeve appears
in her party waist. When this reaches no
further than the elbow. long gloves Of suede
or silk should cover the lower arm.
Among the lesser frivolities for young
girls are very charming evening girdles in
pompadour ribbons with slides and buckles
Of tinted enamel. These also show the
pleated and shaped postillion tails and the
designs Of all are so simple that they can
easily be copied at home for less than half
the cost OF the ready-made models.
In the way Of jewelry, pretty bowknot
brooches are seen in colored enamels, which
quite successfully initiate the tied ribbons.
Then coral is much worn by young girls, in
long chains of the broken twig sort, and in
round beads, in bracelets, brooches and
back combs.
Some of these are the basest imitation,
in a substance which more nearly resembles
red sealing a than coral. But never was
real coral cheaper than nov, and since it is
the birthright of youth. let every girl own
at least one rosy trinke as long as the fad
lasts. MARY DEAN
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23
INVASION.
Fashion Welcomes a Host of Articles
from the Ear East.

Welcomes n Host of Articles
from the Far East.
There is an Oriental invasion of the fash
ionable world this season. On every hand
evidences of the fad for Oriental colors and
material are seen in the tailored costume
with Its appliques OF rich -hued silks and
embroidery, in shirt waists and what not.
one trousers leg from the outfit OF a
bulgarian prince is sufficient to trim a
gown with solid Bulgarian embroidery. or
II the wearer prefer, the trimming. includ-
ing a dress yoke and vest, panels. collar
and Guns, may be cut from the embroidered
portions OF a silk East Indian shirt. What
matter II the other parts OF the soft and
IIcn ooiored silk shirt show signs Of wear?
ms only enhances the old c~oloring in the
embroidery which is exquisitely beautiful.
Wholly different from the Persian. the
indian and the Turkish and Bulgarian en-
oroideries are those Of Chinese ana lana
nese make. China. perhaps, has the lead IN
oriental fashions for American wear al
though 1t would be hard to tell whether
China is much ahead Of Japan.
Not a few persons term the straight ooats
SIT up the sides Japanese kimonas. shades
OF the nandarins, hear themi They are no
less than the splendidly embroidered gar
ments which once Gid duty upon the shout
uers or some Chinese mandarin Of WEALTH
and distinction.
These" said a prominent imDortar =,
Chinese garments for fashionable peonIe ss
he lifted a splendid mandarin's coat ~
HAo Oeen Amerieanized by adding chiffon
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23
NEW A IN n
Clusters of Brilliant Gems Now Worn
Outside the Gloves.

At a recent performance at Mrs. Osborn's
theater in New York City a woman promi-
nent in the smart set" made a startling
effort to introduce a new fad in rings. As
she raised her opera glasses to scan the
house from her box 1t was SCENT could
not help but be seen-that she wore on the
little finger of her left hand a cluster ring
of brilliant diamonds surrounding an enor-
nous pearl. The ring was one to excite
attention in itself, but what made it a
startling feature Of the woman's appearance
was the fact that it was worn outside the
white kid glove. AS to the woman's posi-
tion in the inner circle of the smart set"
there is no question. She has influence,
audaclty and force. Though no longer in
her first youth. she is ALWAYS perfectly
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23
groomed and no debutante can boast more

groomed and no debutante can boast more
exquisite or more expensive toilets.
1t has been regarded as "the limit" to
wear rings over the gloves. 1t is considered
worse than wearing diamonds at the break
fast table. That it is Infinitely more con-
venient to put them on over the glove than
to put a tight glove over them has nothing
to do with the case, of course. None but a
woman strongly intrenched in a social po-
sition could have dared to do it. The ques-
tion is, VIII she set a fashion?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23
Observation-Disclosures

The physical ills and needs of an expectant
mother have been the theme of thought and
study for ages, and all physicians know hat
her peculiar condition requires an additional
aid to nature an elasticiher for the expand
ing muscles and a strengthened for the sinews
upon which is brought the strain of child
weight; so that the little one shall have per
feet health and symmetry of form a lubri-
eating balm that will enable her to go about
with grace and ease; quiet and steady nerves,
and her whole being acting harmoniousiy
for the good of herself and child.
hOihtk'S tkltND, If used diligently through
out CESSATION, will soften the breasts, thereby
preventing cracked and sore nipples. An
tissues, muscles and tendons straining with
burden will soften, relax, become soothed,
supple and elastic from its continuous appli-
cation. All hbres in the abdominal region
viii respond readily to the expanding cover
containing the embryo if MOTHERS FRIEND is
administeredexternally Allduring pregnancy.
OF druggist 800 per bottle.
A treatise " AotheFhood FREE. Write.
fnH bkADFiELD REGULATOR co, AtlAats. O..
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-23
FriIIn of

Black cloth appliques on satin make an
homogeneous combination considered very
wager
Machine embroidered wash shirt waists,