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The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-12-04

He laughs to deceive evil spirits on
receiving bad news, and his daughters
loudly lament on the eve of their
weddings.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-12-04
Free From Thunderstorms.

In Finland and east Turkestan thun-
derstorms are wholly unknown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02

Joining of these TWO OrCheStraS and
the Grand Rapids high school will
then have one CT the finest musical
organizations in the state. The
orchcStras are made up of the follow
ing members: Howe high school:
Kirk Muir, first violin; Max Watske,
sliding trombone: John Corcoran,
cello; ROLAND Murgatroyd, cornet;
FlOy Quinn, piano; Will Millstein,
second violin. West side high school:
Frank NatWick, first violin; Hugh
GOggins, second violin; Selmer Chose,
piano; Fred Ebert, first cornet;
William Mobiles, second cOrnet.
Vocal solos were given by Miss
Laura Reeves, Ruby Natwick and
Miss Matilda Bunge. All were
heartily received by the audience.
The instrumental solos by Ruby
St. Amour and Fern Love were per-
formed in way that could not fail
praise. The instrumental trio by
Angelic, EleUnOre and Philip Gouger
brought good round OF applause.
The high school chorus, organized
for the occasion, did exceedingly we'll
and showed that the high schools
have much good material that can be
used in organizing choral societies as
we'll us quartetteS.
The audience was given a musical
treat by the violin solo played by
James Kramer, who now has charge
of Prof. Reuters work in this city.
He received in return an enthusiastic
encore. Mr.. Kramer's playing GER
tainly is among the best that has been
heard in this city. AS a pupil of Prof
Reuter-, he seems to have acquired a
technical proficiency which is remark
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
Feeding SaWdust to Chickens.

There are some economies that are
quite expensive. That fact was dis
covered by the IriShman in the fol-
lowing amusing nara tive
An IriShman had been making his
living by ditching. He concluded
that this sort of work was too hard,
and that he would 60 into some easier
business. He thought he might do
we'll in the poultry business. So he
got some hens and began. In due
time Il great many chickens were
Matched out and had tC be fed. The
meal began to cost good sum of
money. A friend volunteered to give
him some advice He told Pat not
to feed them on meal altogether, but
mix saWduSt with the meal-a little
at first. The amount of meal might
gradually be reduced and that of the
sawdust increased uutil the chicks
would learn to live on sawdust
altogether. So he began the expert
ment. In the course of time his
chickens were dead, He did not like
to let his friend know he had been
such fool, SO he said nothing. But
his friend was anxious to know how he
was getting along in the poultry
business. So. meeting him one day,
he said, well, Pat; how are your
foine. " said Pat, THE other day one
Of me hens Matched four chickens,
and three Of them had wooden legs
and the other was Il woodpeckcr'
Exchange
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
BIG MARSH TO Be DRAINED.
JUDGE WEBB DECIDES CONTESTED CASE
Allows Proclamation Of the Portage County
Land by Spectators Projected Work
Will Cost 100000.

Judge Webb has handed down a
decision in the Portage county drain
age case, granting the prayer of the
petitioners as follows:
STATE OF WISCONSIN, IN CIRCUIT
COURT. PORTAGE COUNTY.
In recognizing and establishing a
Drainage District to be known as the
Portage County Drainage District.
Having heard the evidence and
arguments of counsel, respectively, of
the petitioners in favor of, and of the
contestants against, the granting of
the petition in the above entitled
matter, lind as follows:
l. The petition herein contains the
signatures of the adult owners Of more
than one-half of the lands lying within
the said proposed Drainage District,
ana therein conforms to the require
mentS of the statute in that behalf
z. The proposed drain or ditch and
other Improvements, as set forth in the
petltlon, are necessary and will be use
ful for the drainage of the lands
proposed to be drained thereby.
3. The public health and the public
welfare will be promoted by the con.
StructlOn of such drain and improve.
mentS.
Ordered accordingly.
CHAs NJ. WEBB, Judge.
This district embraces some 10000
acres of land on what is known as the
Buena Vista marsh, and under the
| decision of Judge Webb steps will be
taken at once to have bitches dug and
the land drained for agricultural pur.
| poses. 1t has always practically Oeer
waste, only wild hay being grown
| there. but much of the land is Itch
| The estimated cost of drainage is So 2;
| to 81. 80 per acre and the work will cost
nearly 100000.
| This case was bitterly contested in
circuit court, more than fifty witnesses
| being examined. Thousands of acres
on The marsh were bought up by
| Illinois capitalists at from $3.50 to S.
per acre and when properly drained
| They expect to sell it for $I5 to 800 al
acre. The sol is said to be similar tC
reclaimed aud at aud near kankakee
ILL.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
ROYAL SUPPORT FOR ATHLETICS.
Large Audience Attends Entertainment Friday
Excellent Program Presented by Members
of High Schools

Thoughtful addresses, well-chusen
declarations, pleasing vocal and
instrumental selections entertained a
crowd of friends and admirers of the
east and west side high schools at the
west side high school assembly room
Friday night The occasion was for
the raising Of funds for the recently
organized Athletic Association. That
all who took part on the program did
we'll was acknowledged by all, the
prolonged and enthusiastic applause
and repeated encores conclusively
proving this fact.
The playing by the two high school
orchestras was by all means among
the features Of the evening. The two
organizations seemed to vie with
each other in showing with what
skill and ease they could handle their
instruments. 1t would be difficult to
place one orchestra higher than the
other, for both played their selections
with faultleSSneSS that is not often
attained by amateur musicians. The
joining Of the west side and Howe
high schools next year will mean the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02

The science of Forestry aims to teach
how the forests can best be preserved.
At present it is only a governmental
enterprise but the colleges are adding
it to their courses Wisconsin ranks
now first as lumber state, but her
forests are now rapidly disappearing.
Thirty years ago the Wisconsin river
was full of lOgS-nOw we see only a
few car loads. In conclusion he made
an appeal for united effort in pre-
serving the forests that now remain
in Wisconsin
Superintendent H. S. Youker.
president Of the Athletic association.
gave few remarks, at the close of
the program, on the value of athletics
in the schools. Athletics. he said.
will help to develop the ail-around
man whom the world needs so much
today. The person who has an
infinite capacity for hard work is a
genius but in order to keep up under
the strain the genius must have a
well-developed body. The athlete
learns to do things: he learns to
concentrate his mind on one thing
and his training will be of great value
in after-life. In word athletics give
back bone to the pupii-it gives him
confidence and self-control.
Financially, the entertainment was
also a success, over fifty dollars being
netted. This sum will place the
Athletic Association upon a firm
basis and aid in paying off the debts
of the past year. 1t is to be hoped
that the citizens will continue to
thus royalty support athletics in the
future
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
LEGALS
Notice of City Election.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, WooD COUNTY,
(iITV OF GpANn RApvDc

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY, l..
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS.
TO the electors of said city of Grand Rapids
notice is hereby given that the ensuing city
election is to be held at the several wards and
voting precincts of said city of Grand Rapids
on the first Tuesday of April, A. D., 1908. being
the 18th day of said month, At the said time
there will be elected the following city officers
toWit:
Justice of the Peace for the city at large tc
succeed William II. Getts, whose term of office
expires on May first next.
One Alderman for each ward of said city, as
follows, to succeed those whose terms of office
expire on the third Tuesday OF April A. d., 1908
David Lutz, First ward; Gus, Schuman Second
ward; Will Gross. Third ward; Chas. Lubbock
Fourth ward; Fred Bossert, Fifth ward; +. H
Jackson Sixth ward; NJ. Mccarthy. Seventh
ward Geo NJ. Hill, Eighth ward.
And the following Supervisors to succeed those
whose terms of office expire on the first day OF
May, 1908, towit:
E. 2. Arpin, First ward; Herman Boetcher
Second ward; William Scott, Third ward; Geo
ward; d. d. Conway, Sixth ward; L. NJ. Nash
Seventh ward; 7 E. Nash, Eighth ward.
FURTHER TAKE NOTICE, that the polls of city
election will be open at clock m, and closed
at clock p. m, and be held at the following
voting precincts, towit
First ward, Ed. Mahoney's residence; Second
ward, Library building. Third ward Grand
Army Hall; Fourth ward, Jacob Plenhe's
residence; Fifth ward, Waterworks Power House
Seventhward, City Hail. Eighth ward, Martin
Mssons residence.
DatedMarch 25th, A. D., 1908.
NJ. G.. GORDON,
City Clerk of said city of Grand Rapids.
Wood County, Wisconsin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
PROPOSED BASE BALL LEAGUE
Local Enthusiasts Much in Favor of Oraaniz.
ing Team Here

A meeting of representative base
ball men from Grand Rapids, Marsh
field, NekOosa, Edgar. Stevens Point,
Wausau. Merrill, Tomahawk, Rhine
lander and Amigo will soon be held
at WauSau. At that time details will
be arranged and d schedule of games
prepared. There is no doubt that
such an organization will prove
success if managed with an eye to
economy and strict business principles.
Following are few comments on
the proposed league:
LAS the fine weather approaches the
consideration of summer sports
demands attention, and base ball
takes first place. 1t seems at this
writing that Wausau's chances for
getting into the state league are
decidedly poor. and consequently the
proposition to have Wisconsin Valley
League is meeting with considerable
favor.
A number OF enthusiasts have dis
cuSsed the situation and concluded
that ten club league would be about
the proper caper. The clubs would
be made up mostly Of home players,
which would keep the expenses down,
and would at the same time add
interest to the games. Wausau
Herald.
"One seasons experience has taught
the mpracticability of Marshfeld
going in a state league with cities as
far distant as Milwaukee. Manitowoc
and Green Bay employing high Salaried
nonresident players and mourning an
expense all told of more than SlOO a
week The gate receipts under the
most favorable conditions would not
meet the expenditures.
The plan now is to form a league of
such cities as Marshfeld, Wausau,
Grand Rapids, Stevens Point. Neills-
vile, Abbotsford, Edgar and Nekoosa,
all of which are not many miles apart.
With the interest properly worked up
and afriendly spirit of rivalry between
the clubs for first place, excursions to
cities where games are held would be
well patrOnized. The expense of main
tanning baseball team such as this
would be insignificant compared with
the Salaried men employed during the
season of 1901. This city now can put
in the field two good batteries and ten
| or twelve base and tield-men who
would hold their own with any of the
| Central Wisconsin teams. Those who
enjoy good game of ball. and there
are hunurcdS in MarShticld and vici-
nifty, would like to see Il league formed
and games played here at frequent
intervals the coming summer. y
| Marshtield Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02

able, and what is more important, he
has learned to subject technique to
Interpretation. He phrases with skill
and intelligence, his contrasts are
strong and his shading delicate. In
word, the audience was not slow TIC
appreciate the fact that he had a
thorough command of his subject
temperamentally DIS well as tech
nlcally. Miss Floy Philleo played
the accompaniment for Mr.. Kramer.
Miss Nellie Vincent, Nathalie
Hunnel, Earl Hill and Carl Odegard
knew how to please the audience
oratorically as we'll as the others had
succeeded musically Their selections
we're very good and were delivered in
manner that showed much faithful
preparation.
Roy Nash delivered an grafton on
"Forestry." He first gave brief
history of forestry in this country
He showed how large tracts had been
opened to the axe at the close Of the
war, how the best timbers were
always cut first, how fires hao
destroyed large areas in this state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
Claims of Creditors,

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
In the matter of the estate of Francis E. Morey
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of said
Francis E. Morey, deceased, having been
granted and issued to Helen D. Morey on the
10th day of March, 1908, it is at this special
term of this court,
ORDERED, that all creditors of said Francis Z.
Morey, deceased, do present their claims for
examination and allowance to this court on OF
before the 10th day of September, 1903, which
time is hereby allowed and limited for that
purpose
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and
demands OF all persons against said deceased be
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular term thereof to be
held at the probate office in the city of Grand
Rapids, in said county, on the third Tuesday,
being the Is day of september, 1908
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
of the time andplace at which said claims and
demands will be received, examined and
adjusted as aforesaid, and of the time limited
for creditors to present their claims be giv9n
by publishing copy of this order and notice
for four successive weeks in the Wood County
Reporter, weekly newspaper published at the
city of Grand Rapids, in said county the first
publication to be within ten days from the date
of the order.
Dated March 10, 1908.
By the court, W. J. CONWAY,
mch12-4w County Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
HIS LOVE LETTERS.
| Breach Ct Promise Case Instituted BY Mari
nette MIlIiner AGAINST C, C. HAYES

MARINETTE, WIS, March &c. c..
Hayes of Milwaukee has engaged the
services Of Marinette attorney to de-
fend him in the $4,000 action for
breach of promise brought by Mrs.
Mae Quirle, formerly of this city,
and charge of venue will be taken TO
Milwaukee court if the defense has its
way. Both the plaintiff and the
defendant are we'll known here. The
former was a popular dreSSMaker here
for some years, and is pretty. She had
many admirers among the men, but
apparently favored no particular one.
She moved from here to Niagara, and
then to Grand Rapids, Wis, where
she is now living with sister.
Mr.. Hayes was an ardent wooer of
Mrs. Quirle, she alleges, and she says
he wrote often to her and that his
letters are now in the hands of her
attorney in this city. The letter
writing began early in December 1901,
and she says, soon became affectionate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
Notice of Sale of Real Estate Under Foreclosure
In CIRCUIT COURT. WOOD COUNTY.
Daniel Beach, Trustee, Plaintiff,

Daniel Beach, Trustee. Plaintiff,
Kasper Schafer, Annie chafer his wife, Philip
Kohl Martha E, Kohl, his wife, and George l..
Williams, defendants.
By virtue of judgment of foreclosure and
sale duly rendered and entered in the above
entitled action on the eleventh day of February,
two, at general term of said court, begun and
holden at the court house in the city of Grand
Rapids, Wood county, Wisconsin, on the first
Monday in October, 1901, the said judgment
authorizing and requiring the sheriff of Wood
county, Wisconsin, to sell the real estate in said
judgment described, and hereinafter described,
at public auction, at any time after one year
from the date of said Judgment as in said Judg
ment more specifically set forth ], John J. Ebbe,
sheriff of Wood county. Wisconsin. do hereby
give notice that pursuant to said judgment. |
will sell at public auction to the highest and
best bidder at the office of said sheriff in the
court house in the city of Grand Rapids, Wood
county, Wisconsin, on the 10th day of May,
in the year one thousand nine hundred and
three, at two O'Clock in the afternoon of that
day the real estate and mortgaged promises
directed by said judgment 10 be sold, and there
in described as follows, towit:
The northwest quarter of the northwest
quarter of section thirty-nye (35) of township
twenty-five 25) north OF range two % east,
containing forty (40 acres more or less accord
ing to government survey, with the appurten-
ances thereunto belonging, situate lying and
bring in the county of Wood, aud state of Wis
cOnsin,
Dated this 2nd day of april, 1908.
JOHN J. EBBE.
Sheriff of Wood county, Wisconsin.
LYMAN E. BARNES,
Attorney for Plaintiff. 2apr-1w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
Notice of ADDijcatiOu.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,,

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,,
COUNTY OF WOOD,
In the matter of the estate of William Small
brook. deceased.
On this 18th day of March. A. D. 1903, upon
reading and filing the petition of Bertha Small
brook, of the town OF Hansen, Wood county,
Wis. stating that William Smallbrook of the
town of Hansen of the county of Wood died
interstate. on or about the 4th day of March
1902, and praying that said Bertha Smallbrook
be appointed administrative of the estate OF
said deceased.
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at the probate office in the
city of Grand Rapids on the 18th day of April,
A. D. 1908, at 10 O. clock a. IN.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED. That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successfully in the Wood County
Reporter newspaper printed in said county,
previous to the time appointed for said hearing.
By the court, W. J. CONWAY
19mch-3w County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
Notice of Judicial Election.

STATE OF WISCONSIN-DEPARTMENT OF
STATE Hss.
Notice is hereby given, that at the Judicial
Election to be held in the several towns, wards,
villages and election districts OF the state of
1908, being the seventh day Of said month, the
following officers are to be elected, to wit:
A Justice of the Supreme Court, in place of
office will expire on the first Monday in January,
1904,
Said election to be held and conducted votes
canvassed aud returns made in accordance with
law.
Given under my hand and official seal at the
Capitol, in the city of Madison, this Dist day of
February, A. d. 1908. w. L. HoUsER,
Secretary OF State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
Notice of Application.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN


COUNTY WOOD,
In the matter of the estate of Frank Eudres,
deceased.
On this 18th day of March, A. n. 1908 upon
reading aud filing the petition of William A.
HHmm of the town of Rudolph. Wood county,
Wis. stating that Frank Endres of the town of
Port Edwards of the county of Wood, died
testate, on or about the 23rd day of April.
1902 and praying that William A. Hamm be
appointed administrator of the estate of said
decreased
IT Is GRDERED That said application he heard
before me- al the probate ',tfice in the city OF
Grand Kapids on the 14th day of April, a. D.
1908 at O'Clock D. m.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
he time and place appointed for h.aring said
,..ll. Il. ga'..iN IL hi> orI,-r "r three Wei s
successfully III the Wood County Reporter, a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02

The WOOD COUNTY REPORTER has
a clubbing arrangement with the
Milwaukee Weekly Free Press. Weekly
Evening Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Sentinel and HoardS Dairy
man BY paying 10 advance for 1903
you can get two weekly papers for the
Price of one. We also have several
fine premiums for those who desire to
f ~, in advance. ta'l for particulars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02

The Weekly Milwaukee Sentinel
published in Milwaukee and the
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER, both
papers for one year for $3.50 if paid in
advance, Now is the time to sub
scribe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02
Notice of Election on Amendment to Consti
tuition.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, S..
Department of State. o.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That at
the judicial Election to be held in the
several towns, wards, villages and cleo
tiOn districts of the state Of WiScOn-
sin, on the first Tuesday of April. A.
D. 1908, being the seventh day of said
month, the following amendment to
Section of Article 7 of the cOnstitu-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02

Bear in mind that the REPORTER
printing office has been moved from
the basement of the Wood block into
the Bittner block, recently purchased
by a. l.. FOntaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-02

newspaper printed in said county, previous to
the time appointed for said hearing.
By the court, w. j. CONWAY,
County Judge.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-20
Dance at Wilson

Wilson, N. c., Sept. 19.-(Special.)-
Last evening the young men gave de-
hghtful dance, complimentary to the Wis
iting young ladies':
Those present and dancing were: Miss
Harvie, of Danville, with E. B. Cobb;
Miss Blow, of Greenville with w. S. Har-
riss; Miss Foote with Willard Smith;
Miss Ollie Clark with T. D. Martin; Miss
Greene with Joe Jarvis: Miss Herring with
Hugh Murray; Miss Tayloe, of Washing
ton, N c., with Madley Moore; Miss
Skinner, of Greenville, with Will Graves;
Miss Gretchen Barnes with Cook VAIN
wright; Miss Brodie with Mr. Edwin
Gregory; Miss Mildred Roney with Jack
Richmond Miss Ford, of Virginia, with
w. T. Clark; Miss Harris, of Virginia,
with John A. Clark; Miss Weaver with
W. B. Whitehead Miss Hodges with
Joshua Branch; Miss Conner with j. B.
Gray; Miss Gray, of Kinston. with ]. s.
Whitehead
Stays: Jack Miner Rob Barnes, E. B.
Graves, H. A. Happier, H M. Melone, of
Atlanta; Guy Webb, of Kinston.
Chaperones: Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Johnson
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Dance, Mrs J. NJ
Martin and Mrs. Foote.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-20
Henderson Social Notes

Henderson, NJ c., Sept. 19.-The Cos
was Club, the swell society organization
of our town. was beautifully entertained,
Wednesday evening, by Mr.. and Mrs. d.
Y. Cooper. at their magnificent home on
East Main street Mrs E. g. Davis, pres
ident; Mrs. j. Hill Parham, vlce-presdent,
and Mrs. Sydney L. Cooper, secretary and
treasurer.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. D..
Y. Cooper. Miss Genevieve Cooper, Nh :.
and Mrs. Alexander Cooper, Mrs. t. w.
Yuille, of New York; Mr.. and Mrs. E. G..
Davis, Col. and Mrs. Henry Perry, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Hill Parham, Mrs. w. O..
Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hunt, Mr..
and Mrs JOSEPH Wearn, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Kittrel Mr.. and Mrs J. c. Turner,
Mr. and Mrs Thomas H. Chavasse, Mr..
and Mrs. j. l. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Lands, Misses Amy and Rebecca Butler,
Leah Perry, Gloss Parker and Leila Shan
non, Messrs. w S. Parker Jacquehn
Taylor. D. Y Cooper, Jr., Dr. John Hill
Tucker. Samuel Watkins, Jr., A. G. Moore
and Allison Cooper.
Governor and Mrs. I. }. JARVIS came
yesterday. and are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. W. S. Parker.