Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-09-25

earnings OF over So,ZUU,UUn anu O1 net
earnings over S1,O0O,OO0 The gain in
gross earnings is shown to be 100 pei
cent. Wisconsin will get her share OF
the improvements planned for this
year. The report contains the follow
ing statement regarding work which
has been under way some time ano
which will be expensive; The boaro
has authorized the construction OF
second main track en- the La Crosse
division, from Brookfeld to Lacrosse
distance of 1872 miles, at an estimated
cost of s2,548,000. One half OF this
work will be done this year and the
balance next year.
Josh Westhafer, of LOogOotee. Ind,
is poor man. bu1 he says he would
not be without Chalnberlaln'S Pain
Balm if it cost five dollars bottle,
for it saved HIM from being a cripple.
No external application is equal to
this liniment for stiff and swollen
Joints. contracted muscles, stiff neck,
SprainS and rheumatic and muscular
pains. 1t has also cured numerous
cases of partial paralysis II is for
sale by John E. DAILY and Sam Church.
The comedian, Thos. J. Smith. will
be seen at the Grand Opera House on
Friday night in his new play Con t.
Murphy, "The Game Keeper" The
play is fascinating Irish drama of
the romantic type and wealth of
beautiful scenery is used in the pro-
duction. Mr.. Smith, who is noted
singer, pleases immensely in his bal
lads: "Molly Bawn', "NOreen. My
Noreen". and other songs The latter
is sung in the pretty chapel scene.
Those who have occasion to drive
south on the river road to Port
Edwards will appreciate the work
done by the city on that road from
SiaS Payne's place this way. The
roadway has been surfaced with clay
and turnpiked in good business like
manner. The clay was taken from
the pit adjacent to the Wisconsin
Central railroad tracks just south Of
the Centralia Pulp & Water Power
Co.
Messrs f. G. Pors, John Hume and
John Juneau. of MarShtield: 4. e.
Germer, of Dexterville; and other
Democrats were here Monday holding
conference with some OF the local
democrats. 1t is now positively stated
that e. p. Arpin has consented to
take the Democratic nomination for
Member Of Assembly. Mr.. Arpin is
probably as favorable nomination as
could be made for that Office.
From a letter we received this
morning from P J. HecoX, La JuntO,
toI 1aorn Of thu 6n2th Of
Charles Roughan, who was known by
many old settlers in this county. He
was member of Company D. 9Th
Wisconsin volunteers and will be we'll
remembered by members of that
company. He was buried by the side
Of his loving wife on the 25Jh at Rocky
Ford, Colorado.
Clark Lyons red setter dog made
things lively about the city the fore
part of the week among the CANNES of
town. He was taken with fit Of mad
ness and made it his special business
to fight with every dog he came in
contact with. For fear that he was
afflicted with hydrophobia the city
authorities have taken action and
passed an ordinance which can be
found in another column of this
issue.
Two OF our young society ladies who
were at the home of Mrs. Edward
Brundage last Saturday evening max
ing Judges now morn the loss of both
Judges and.a beautiful china platter,
some miScreantS with sweet tooth
having stolen the valuable platter and
Judges from the refrigerator on the
rear porch.
""rhe Game Keeper" new roman.
tic Irish drama, written especially for
ThoS. j. Smith, will be the attraction
at Grand Opera house: Friday, Sept.
26. The cast is composed of very
clever people and the effects are said tc
be superb.
Anton Hirzy, the up-to-date jeweler
has just received a great variety of
Stirling silver and gold lined souvenir
spoons. In the bowl of the spoons are
engraved views of our principal public
buildings and other familiar scenes.
Master Howard Mclaughlin while
engaged in the popular game of foot
ball had the misfortune to break his
nose. DR.. LooZe repaired the damage
and Master Howard will suffer nc
great Inconvenience from The accident
The ladies of W. G. It. U. are very
much pleased with the successful
results of their chicken pie supper
given by them Tuesday evening in the
parlors OF the NJ. E. church:e They
netted over $40 out of the proceeds,
| When once liberated within vow
system, it produces most wonderful
effect. It's worth ones last dollar tt
| feel the pleasure of life that comes by
| taking Rocky Mountain Tea. Johr
E. Daily.
| A 'phoue has been installed in the
west side high school building and one
will be placed in each Of the ware
school buildings some time this week
Otto Leu, County Superintendent
of schools. moved his family and hous,
hold goods out to his home on Thu
farm near Altdorf on Monday.
Mrs. n. Pepin sold to-day. Thursday
one, lot directly back Of Fred StaInm'
residence property to LIpkp and Nc
Cam.
| Mems Box Calf leather lined. heav
sole shoes for fall and winter wear a
50. so, So 90 and SIS. 80. The Muir Sho
Co.
Rev. Peterson and family returne,
Monday from Milwaukee. whore the'
have been visiting for about tNo weeks
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