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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN.
W. W. Denslow, the Artist, Starts a
Reform.

This year Mr.. w. w. Denslow. the
illustrator for children. has made a
departure. Instead of making one
sumptuous, large volume, as he has
done for the last four years, he. has
employed his talents on twelve small
books, of twelve pages each, for the
delight of the little one during the COM
ing holidays.
In four of these-"Mary had a Little
Lamb 1.-THE House That Jack Built, -
"O1d Mother Hubbard" and 1.-THE 5
Little Pigs the artist has merely taken
the good text of the old, familiar
rhymes, and illustrated them in his
own peculiar, quaint and decorative
style.
s.The One Ring Circus "The Zoo
1.-THE A. B. C. Book and "Humpty
Dumpty" are creations of his own
fancy, both in text and pictures. These
books possess a charming originality
that is destined to place them beside
the old classics in the hearts of the
children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

based on the explorations and rich
finds of the American Museum in the
Far West, and it is promised that the
facts presented will be in the nature
of a revelation to the scientific world
Win Irwin, the author with Gelett
Burgess, of the Reign of Queen Isyi, .
just published by Mcclure, Phillips &
Co., is a brother of Wallace Irwin, the
comic poet. Born in Oneida, n. z, but
taken west as a baby to Colorado dur
ing the silver rush of 10, as the ex-
preston in the west goes, he hustled"
for his living; went through great
deal of rough experiences, trying his
hand at many trades from that or
cowboy, that of barn-storm actor until
he entered Stanford university in 1894.
There he began his literary work; was
on the staff of most of the college pa
pers, wrote six or eight college farces,
some of which have been performed at
other western universities. On gradu-
ating in 1899, he wrote with Charles K.
Field stanford Stories" taking up Ia
ter with the Wave. a San Francisco
publication upon which such western
writer's as Frank Norris. Jack London,
Juliette n. Thompson, Gelett Burgess,
did their prentice work. After the
WI ave suspended publication he entered
the service Of the San Francisco Chro-
nfcle and made a record. rising from
cub-reporter to Sunday editor in less
than two years.
The American Book company has
commenced the publication Of the Rolfe
edition of Shakespeare. convenient for
the of the student. The first vol
ume, Merchant of Venice" is out.
This, the first volume of the new series,
is entirely reset and recast. The size
Of the page is smaller and more con-
venient; the binding durable and at
tractive. The changes made in the
work are those due to the educational
progress of the last IS years. The text
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
BOOK NOTES.
Various Items About Books Which
Are Attracting Attention.

The Century will publish in the near
future a series of papers on Fossil
Wonders of the West by Henry Fair
field Osborn, Da Costa professor of ZOO
logy in Columbia university, paIeonto~
iogist of the United States geological
survey, and curator of paleontology in
the American Museum of Natural His
tory. The articles will treat Of recent
discoveries and advances in our knovl-
edge of the ancient history OF America,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
RECTOR OF st. LuKHs
Testifies to the Good Quality of Cham
berIain's Cough Remedy.

Ashburnham, Ont, April 1s 1861
think it is only right that I should tell
you what a wonderful effect Chamber
iain's Cough Remedy has produced. The
day before Easter I was so distressed
with a cold and cough that I did not
next day, as my voice was almost choked
by the cough. The same day received
an order from you for a bottle of your
cough Remedy. at once procured a sam
pie bottle and took about three doses Of
the medicine: To my great relief the
cough and cold had completely disappear
ed and I was able to preach three times
on Easter day. I know that this rapid
and effective cure was due to your cough
remedy. make this testimonial without
solicitation. being thankful to have found
such a Godsend remedy Respectfully
yours, E. A LANGFELDT, NJ A.
Rector of St Luke's Church.
To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

Scribner's offering for the year 1904
shows a range of topics and discernment
in selection that promises a continual
ton of, If not an increase in, the sue
cess and popularity which have marked
the twelve numbers of this magazine
for the closing year. Captain A. T.
Mahan will contribute a series Of arti-
cles on the war Of 1872; Frank A. Van
derlip. assistant secretary of the treas
ury, will have papers on the questions
of labor, socialism, suffrage, elections
and religious troubles abroad; and
Robert Grant, in sympathetic love
story, 1.-THE Undercurrent'' will pre-
sent the most apparent dangers in the
social forces of the day. Mrs. George
Bancroft's letters from England, "A
Young Girls View of Court Life in
1896 by the two young daughters of
Edward Everett when he was minister
to England, will give charming view
Of social life in London. Walter A
wyckoff. the well known author Of
ssThe Workers. who has been living
with the work1nen of Paris, will depict
their life and characteristic skill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

Readers Of the Atlantic Monthly may
have noticed of late not Only a steadily
increasing number of western contribu-
tors to its columns, but the growing
space devoted to topics peculiar to the
west. In this broadening policy the
publishers have shown at the same time
excellent business judgment and an ap-
probation of the distinct western ad-
vance in demanding the best products
Of periodical literature. The Atlantic
compliments both itself and the west in
seeking to satisfy this demand. The
policy Of the magazine, as outlined for
the coming year, still further empha-
sizes the wisdom of the publishers and
the discriminating intelligence of its
readers. The first serial for 1904 viii be
THE Common Lot" by Robert Herrick.
The scene Is laid in Chicago-Mr Her
rfck's present place of residence-and
the story is said to be the best sustain
ed Imaginative work of this notable
writer. Among other well known west
ern writers announced to contribute in
1904 are VIII Payne and Ella w. Peat
tie The west will be particularly in
terested also in a series of articles on
the ethics of business by John Graham
Brooks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

Five cents win buy one Of those 1Oc
Bachelor cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

of the play as now generally agreed
upon is that used. The notes have been
shortened, heightened. or added to, as
extended practical use of the first edi-
ton proved advisable. The illustrations
are numerous and appropriate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

1.-THE Love Affairs Of Mary Queen O
Scots" by Martin Hume, published il
America by Mcclure. Phillips & Co.
has quite captured the English woman
readers. The head of Nudes library
says of 1t: ct is distinctly woman's
book, and has been taken up by ths
feminine public with as much avidity
as though it were novel,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

Henry Somerset's article british
Social Life in the December Cosmo-
politan, corrects this view. Lady Som
erset is an important member of the
old aristocracy. and her article on the
new fashionable London of today is at
once an interesting commentary on
the tendency of the times and a pro-
test against some of its more harmful
features.
To the December number of the At
lantic Monthly Major r. L. Billiard
contributes strikingly interesting pa
per upon Road Building Among the
Moros." Major Billiards. experiences
highways in the wilder parts of the
Philippines are peculiarly instructive.
His actual dealings with the FiIipinos
in the course OF this very close and con-
crete contact with them make an ex-
cellent and readable story, which will
afford edifying reading both to persons
who are in favor of the policy of the ad-
nninstration in the island and to those
who oppose it.. =
James L. Ford's new story, "The
Brazen Calf" published by Dodd, Mead
& Co., was just beginning to attract
GoeIet and the Duke of Roxburghe
called forth such an astounding exhi-
bition of precisely the kind of snobbery
that the book satirizes in such an
amusing manner. The published des-
crfptions of the scenes at this wedding,
when no less than fifteen vulgar wo-
men were dragged out of the coal hole,
while thousands of others fought and
scratched and scrambled for the priv
ilege OF obtaining a glimpse of the
young couple, having served to direct
the attention of the well-bred Ameri
can element to the growth of this dis
gushing worship of the Four Hundred
and also to impart to Mr.. Ford's latest
book a timely value.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

Those interested in American "socie-
ty'' often express an opinion that the
so-cal1ed smart set' Is a newspaper
made plutocracy and that America is
unique in this respect. To read Lady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

second installment, London in the
Time of the Stuarts," b almost ready
for publication.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

At the time of his death the lat.
Sir Walter Besant was engaged OF
what he called his magnum opus. 9TH.
Survey of London" The first install
ment, London In the Eighteenth Cen
tury,'' was published last year; and tn.
Macmillan company announce that tn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

Two publications of an artistic nat
ure to be brought out by A. C. Nc
Clurg & Co. during November are Miss
Martyrs Portfolio of Sketches and
Mr.. McCutcheon's boy Calendar"
Both are likely to be much in demand
as the holiday season approaches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
Death Of Henry Gressler.

Henry Gressler, formerly resident
OF this city for thirty-three years,
but for the past seven years has been
making his home with his daughter,
Mrs. +. II. Seymour, at Green Bay,
died Monday. December IA, 1903, aged
s. years. lie had been a great
sufferer with rheumatism for many
years which finely resulted in his
death. He was patient during his
long illness and for the last three
months was perfectly helpless. His
daughter and son-in-law gave him
the best Of care and attention and
gratified his every wish. His remains
were brought to this city Thursday
for burial accompanied by MIR. and
Mrs. Fred Seymour, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Seymour, and Mrs. J. l.. Geer,
of Green Bay. The funeral services
was held al the NJ. E. church at 1880
a. M, Rev. w. A. Peterson officiat-
ing. A large number of old time
friends were present to pay their re-
spects to an old-time friend and
citizen who had won the love, respect
and esteem OF all those who enjoyed
his acquaintance. His remains were
deposited in Forest Hill cemetery,
along side of his beloved wife who had
gone on before, four years ago:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
The Limited Took"

The Southwest Limited, the Chi
cago. Milwaukee s. ST. Paul's superb
new Chicago Kansas City train,
'took. When she made her initial
trip Sunday night, all the available
space was taken, and before noon yes
terday ali the sleeping and compart-
ment car sections had been taken for
last nights trip. An additional
sleeping car was put on, and it. too.
was sold out.
I'VE are pleased with the reception
and treatment We have received from
Kansas City and Kansas City people,
said General Passenger Agent Miller
before be left for Chicago. They
have shown appreciation of our effort
! to give them he best of service: and
We think they will be pleased With
| it.. Our.new train has started wit b q
boom of good feeling. and We intend
TO keep it up. ItRiees the .Milwau
kee three Of the best trans in the
! country and We are prondeof them"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
CHRISTMAS HINTS.

Did you see the lace and hand
painted fans at Scots jewelry store?
Souvenir quilt auction next Tues
day evening.
Good diamonds at reasonable prices.
DAILY Drug Il Jewelry company.
Remember the DAILY Drug & Jewelry
company for your Xmas presents.
See our fine line of diamonds, jewelry
and watches, specially low price for
Xmas. DAILY Drug s. Jewelry COM
pany.
See the DAILY Drug & Jewelry COM
pany.
Do not forget to come and see our
line Of books. Best assortment and
lowest prices in the city. Otto's
Pharmacy.
Footwear OF any kind makes a good
present. We can show you anything
generally carried in a first class ex-
elusive shoe store. The Muir Shoe
company.
We are showing a handsome line of
little children's shoes for Christmas.
The Muir Shoe company.
Boys, youths and little gents shoes
at the Muir Shoe company.
Mixed nuts in any quantity at ten
cents per pound, at Guy Gets fruit
and confectionery store
Karao corn syrup, the great spread
for your daily bread. For sale at
Guy Gets store, west end Of bridge.
Leave orders early for ice cream for
your Christmas dinner. 1t is put up
by US in any form or flavor. Candy
Kitchen.
A choice line OF pipes at the Candy
Kitchen.
Good residence lots, with good
water, dry cellars, level, on top Of
Sand Hill, near foot of High street. at
S15 to 500 per acre on or before five
years aC per cent. Inquire of Geo.
n. Wood at the Dixon Hotel.
A great line OF games and toys at
OttO'S Pharmacy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
WOMAN'S CLUB ENTERTAINED
LAST WEDNESDAY EVENING


Mrs. L. A. Lipke entertained the
Woman Club last "Wednesday even
ing at her home on High street. 1t
was the social evening OF the club
About fifty ladies and gentlemen were
present. At $50, the president, Mrs
II. S. Youker, sounded the gavel and
announced the following program:
Instrumental solo, Mis-, Williams.
This was Miss Williams first appear
ance in our city aud she captivated all
by her charming playing.
Debate, Resolved that Women's
clubs are beneficial. The affirma tive
leader, Mrs. w, f. Kellogg, supported
by Mrs. B. Nj. Vaughan and Mrs. John
E. DAILY. Negative leader, Prof. II.
S. Youker, supported by Geo. W.
Mead and Theo. w. Brazeau. The
debate was very interesting through
out and the witty sayings Of all those
taking part caused much merriment.
While the judges, who were j. A.
Gaynor, w. j. Conway and L. A.
Lipke, were preparing to- give their
decision Miss Jessica McFarlane sang
a solo, which was greatly enjoyed by
her hearers.
At the close of the song Mr.. Gaynor
appeared and announced that the
decision was in favor OF the affirma-
tive and man still remained cipher.
The next on the program was pro-
gressive dominoes, at the, close OF
which it was found that Mrs. Geo. Z.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
Notice OF Application.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
WOOD COUNTY. 90
In the matter Of the estate of August Lehnert,
deceased.
On this LIST day Of December, A. D, 1908, upon
readingand filing the petition of John Blenker
of Blenker in the town of Milladore, Wood
county, WIS. stating that August lehnert of the
town of Milladore in said county of Wood, died
intestate on or about the goth day of September,
1908 and praying that he, John BleRker be
appointed administrator 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, Wood county, Wisconsin ION the
9Th day of January, A. D. 1904 at 10 o'clock a.
m.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
the :ime and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successively in the Wood County Re-
porter. newspaper printed In said county,
previous to the time appointed for said hearing.
By the Court, W, j. CONWAY,
4dec-3w County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
Notice OF hearing Petition.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,.

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY COURT-FoH WoOD COUNTY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at a special
term of the county court for Wood county
Wisconsin. to be held in and for Snid county
at the probate Office in the court house, in the
city Of Grand Rapids. in said county, OH the
fourth Tuesday. being the 26th day, of January
A. b. 1904. At the opening of court on said day
or a. soon thereafter as counsel can be heard
the following matter will be heard and con-
sidered:
The application of Peter Oleson of the town
OF Sigei, in Wood county. Wisconsin, praying
for the judgment of said court finding and
determining who are all the heirs Of Christian
Oles0n. deceased. late resident df said Town
Of Sigel in said county of Wood, and State of
wisconsin, and what are the respective rights
and interests of the parties in the title of such
decedant. to the following described lands
situated in the County of Wood and State of
Wisconsin, tOwit:
The northwest quarter. a. of the southwest
quarter, "a, OF section number, /, in township
number twenty-three. %, north of range num-
Der i've, S, east. in Wood county, Wisconsin.
Dated this 9Th day of December, A. d. 1905
w. J. CONWAY,
l1dec6w County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18

6 ardncf aud A. G.. Miller lIad won the
highest score and they were according.
~ awarded the first prizes while Theo.
W. Brazeau remained at the foot and
was presented with the BOBBY prize.
Dainty refreshments were served
and the guests departed in the: wee
sma hours. everyone OF the same
opiDinn that the Noman's Club had
scored another success and with best
wishes for its welfare and prosperity
ever hereafter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
Miss Rood's Recital.

The medium grades of Miss Rood s
music class gave a piano and vocal
rehearsal in the parlors of the Hotel
Dixon Wednesday evening OF this
week. The piano numbers were given
by the Misses Luella Jackson. Maud
Shaw and Fern Love, the vocal selec-
tions by the Misses Eva Cahil and
Ruby Natwick. An essay on the Life
OF Hayden was read by Miss Gertrude
Gaynur. The program consisted of
solo and suite numbers, selected from
classics OF Haydn, Bach and Schubert
and the modern composers. Gaynor,
DenZa, Lange, Chaniinade They
were given with credit to those who
took part and all pronounced the even
ing IL very musical and enjoyable one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
1Sdec-2y
Notice OF Sale.

Notice 10 hereby given that by virtue and in
pursuance of an order of license made I'm said
matter by the county court of Rock county on
the first day of December, A. d. 1908, the under
signed MaryM, Collier. Administrative will, on
the 18th day of January A. d. 1914, at 10 O'Clock,
q. m. at the front door of the post Office in the
village of Progress In Wood county. offer for
sale at public auction, the following described
land. situated in the County of Wood towit: The
east one-half, Il. of the northwest quarter, "a,
of section number ten, 10, in township number
twenty three, o. range number two, 2, east, ali
In the town of Carey, Wood county, Wisconsin
Excepting, however, the right of way of the c.
NJ. & st. Paul railway company
The terms of sale will be cash ten, 10, pei
cent Of the purchase price to be deposited al
time Of sale.
Dated December l, A. ID. 1908,
MARY NJ. COLLIER,
Administtatrix of the estate of George Collier
deceased. 4dec.6W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
ksrt Greek Drainage Distric. Notice.
STATE OF wrscoNsIN.


In CIRCUIT COURT FOR WOOD COUNTY.
In the matter of the organizing and establish
ing a drainage district under the provisions of
section 1871 to section 1899 inclusive, of
the statutes of 1893 Of Wisconsin and the acts
xmendatory thereof to be known as the .kert
Greek Drainage District"
WHEREAS, Petition has been filed i'll the
circuit court for Wood county. Wisconsin, ask
ing that the lands hereinafter described be
organized and established as a drainage district.
and that the court appoint three commissioner
for said drainage district 10 construct draius.
bitches and levees in said district:
Now THEREFORE, All interested persons will
please tn ke notice:
LIST. That the name of said proposed drainage
district will be Exert Greek drainage District"
End. Further take notice that the following
il description of the lands included vii hin the
proposed "Kert Creek Drainage District" towii:
ts) In township q north OF range east the
north halt tSlQ Of section one o.. the south
west quarter fsW1<) Of said section one On, all
Of see ions two (2), three tS, four ~. eight o.,
nine l9 and ten Q0). the north east quarter
fEE,5l Of section i've ~, the south west quarter
see.fUn five f5), the north nalf fS1Q Of the soilih
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18

Born to Rev. and Mrs. ). l.. Bit
ner, boy, Wednesday.
Miss Nora Slattery is very i'll at
her home in the first ward.
Go to Otto's Pharmacy for your
holiday goods. They have a fine
assortment and prices are right.
Jep Skeels has accepted a position
with John Lowrey, the grocer.
Your wife or daughter would APP
preciate nice pair of fine shoes or
slippers for Christmas. We can show
you some beauties and can no doubt
tell you about what size is needed.
The Muir Shoe company.
Women's fur trimmed felt slippers
of all kinds at the Muir Shoe COM
pany's.
ChaS. Briere. who has been quite
i'll for the past two weeks, we are
glad to note, is now about the house
and gaining slowly. His many
friends will be pleased to hear this
news.
For fine assortment Of mems and
boys slippers call on the Muir Shoe
company.
With each purchase of 81 or over
from now until Christmas we will
give so cent polishing outfit The
Muir Shoe company.
Mrs. VIM Hooper, of Nekoosa, was
in the city yesterday on shopping
expedition.
We just received three hundred
pairs OF mems fine shoes in patent
leather, -vici kid, ebony calf, especially
some, they must be seen to be ap-
preciated. The Muir Shoe company
Grandma Mcmillan is very low
and is gradually sinking. She is now
in her ninety-third year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-18
Application for Pardon.

You WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the
undersigned will on the 3lst day of December,
1903, file an application for pardon with the
Honorable Robert NJ. LaFollette. governor of
the state of Wisconsin, at the executive cham
Der in the city of Madison, Wisconsin, on behalf
of Marvin NJ. Fenner who was convicted Of the
murder of John L. Hesler at the May, 1882 term
of the circuit court of Wood county. The said
Marvin M. Fenner was convicted of murder in
the first degree on the 10th day of May. 1888. and
sentenced to Imprisonment for life in the States
prison at Waupun, Wisconsin.
kANNEBERG 4 COCHEAs,
1Sdec-2w Attorneys for Applicant.