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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Geo. Davis and his wife went down
to Necedah ia their automobile Mon
day morning. Mrs. Davis came up on
the train Tuesday evening, while Mr..
Davis returned in his automobile
Tuesday afternoon making the entire
distance of 81 miles in two hours and
10 minutes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

The Country Golf Club of Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin,, have issued invita-
tions to many more parties to join
their organization. Membership fee
for family or individual $500 per
annum. This company is organized
to play and promote the game of golf,
including other social features.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Pontinak, of Pittsville
were arrested on the %, charged with
stealing merchandise from the store
of H. E. Spear, amounting to the sum
of about $500. They were arraigned
before Justice Brown, pleaded mot
guilty" and asked for an adjournment
until the 4th of May, which was gran
ted. They gave bond in the sum of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Menier and
family are now nicely settled in St.
Paul, Minnesota, number 90 South
Robert street, where they expect to
make their future home. On their
way to ST. Paul they stopped over in
Eau Claire to visit with her brother
Edward Akey who is enjoying a
successful business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

The foundation walls for the new
-four mill 10 be erected for the Grand
Rapids Milling Company. is completed
ready for the brick superstructure.
The crib work on the elevator is
looming up skyward and assuming
high proportions. Excellent work is
being accomplished by those who have
the work in charge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Abraham Silverman wishes to an
nounce to the public that he has again
opened his store today Thursday at
the old stand, and will manage same in
his own name,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30
Get it at Otto's.

Madames Ed. Armstrong and Geo.
Boyer, arranged very pleasant
surprise party in honor of the 10th
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Stat.
terry Monday evening. About twenty
five relatives and friends met at Mrs
Dennis McCarthy's home and then
repaired to the home of Mrs Slattery
about S'clock. The evening was spen'
playing games. partaking of refresh
ments ETC., and it is needless to say
all spent most enjoyable evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

MesSrs. W. A. Stewart. c. D. Wright
and Mr.. Fleming of Chicago, repre-
senting Pembroke Bishop & Co.
investment bankers, were in the city
Tuesday looking for investments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

The county board will meet on
Tuesday the 5th day of May for the
purpose of organizing and tranSacting
such other business as may come up
for disposal. If you have any bills
against the county be sure and file
them on or before the 3rd day of May.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Oscar Morterud, the photographer,
is in Milwaukee, this week in attend
ance at the Photographers Association
Convention which convenes in the
Cream city this week. Mr. Morterud
will also go to La Crosse, on a short
business trip before he returns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

F. L. Tibbits, of Milwaukee, was
in the city Wednesday, looking after
his business interests here, in ship
ping the lumber that he purchased of
the Grand Rapids Lumber COMPANY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30
ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE
WITH MEDICINES DURING
THE COURSE

for consultation, examination. and all
minor surgical operations. No
charge viii be made. Those
afflicted with obstinate diseases of
long standing restored to health by d
never falling scientific method Are
you suffering with catarrah, anemia,
jaundice, eruptionS on the skin, scrO1u-
ulOuS SWeIIlngS, eczema, pimpleS,
b0ilS, nervousness, SieepIess nights, a
disOrdered stomach, with sick head
ache, and consumption. are you
broken down, with cold feet and a
loss OF nerve force? DO you want to
get cured? Diseases OF women,
Irregularities, painful periods, never
failing cure.
Don't wait until you are past help
but consult the able Specialist at once.
If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

The public are most cordially in
vited to call on Andy WasSer at the
Dixon Home Cottage for first class
"shine." Andy has fine new stand"
to do his work on and is an expert,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Edward Kostka the tailor, held the
lucky number. and won the sewing
machine that was given away Satur.
day night in the opera house, by the
Frank E. Long Stock Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

The Milwaukee Journal is making
a special offer this week good until
the 9th of May, Of their daily for one
year at the small sum of $3.50. Reader
if you desire to subscribe telephone
or address A. Decker, Grand Rapids,
Wis, who will take your subscription.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Our second lot this spring of the
celebrated Julia MarlCwe oXfOrds lust
in. All widths from B to ZEE, you all
know what they are, "the most COM
Portable low shoe made" The Muir
Shoe Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Rev. Shaw's subject at the First
Congregational church Sunday morn
ing will be Religion Of OBEDIENCE -
In the evening he will give a lecture
on Religion in Browning"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

A suitable headstone is the proper
thing to mark the resting place of
loved ones who have gone before
When in need of such leave your order
with MessrS. Boyce & Spafford 127
Center street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

For clear skin, clear all the way
through, transparent enough to let
sunshine-roSy cheeks show through
take Rocky Mountain Tea. This
month, spring time 35 cents. John
DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Messrs. Boyce & Spafford set up a
handsome headstOne the past week to
mark the final resting place of Sheridan
JeSSimer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Al. VosS was ia the city Tuesday.
to visit his brother Herman, before
going to Fond du Lac, where ne has
accepted a lucrative position in a drug
store. Mr.. Voss has been at Merrill
the past two months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

About sixty couple attended the
Elks' ball Tuesday evening in the
opera house. 1t is reported one of the
SWEETEST balls OF the season. The
Monarch Orchestra furnished exuui-
site music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Mrs. T. 9. Thompson received word
Monday that her father, James Peter
son, of Kilbourn, had died suddenly
that morning. She left on Monday
evenings train, to attend the funeral
services
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Thirty-SiX assessors of the county
met in conference with J. W. Cochran.
the county tax commissioner, Tuesday
at the court house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

G. 81. Logan, of Rio, Wis, was in the
city Monday and Tuesday, looking
after some of his landed interests in
this county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Sidney Dennis, who graduated from
Chicago school Of Pharmacy this
spring, has been home a few days
the past week, and Tuesday, departed
for Marshtield, where he has accepted
a position in a drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Read carefully the water ordinance
in this issue in reference to water
rates, rules, etc. 1t will pay you TO
be posted on water privileges either
before you put them in or after they
have been installed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

The prettieSt line of soft sole shoes
for the little tots ever shown in the
city at the Muir Shoe Cos.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

If you want fine headstone now,
or in the near future. place your order
for what you want with Boyce &
Spa ford
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

The ladies Of st. Katherine's Guild
gave five O'Clock tea at the home of
Mrs. H. H. Voss Wednesday in honor
of MeSdameS J. NJ. and H. S. Sander
son, and Mrs. E. L. KRONER who ex-
pect to leave the city this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Messrs. Boyce & SpafforG received a
car load of the Wausau granite head
stones this week which is now on
display at their warerooms. They
have many orders that have been
promised and should be in place in the
cemetery before Decoration day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

We have just received a large Ship
ment of ladies' oxfords, in patent kid,
patent colt, vici kid etc. Something
entirely new, plain toe, "no tip" they
are beauties. Call and take a look at
them. The MUIR SHOE Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Messrs. Conway & Jeffrey are having
their law office freshly papered and
vanished this week by James Dalzin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Open the door, let in the air,
The winds are sweet, the flowers are
fair,
Joy is abroad in the world for me,
Since taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
John q. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Jake Lutz closed his bowling alleys
for the season Saturday night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Luke w. Pitts, of Pittsville, county
surveyor, has been in the city the
past week running out lines and plac-
ing markers to comply with the law
in fixing jail limits one mile from the
county Jail. This has been done at
the expense of the county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

, Use the "Nerst" lamp, for sale b,
Dougharty,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

T. J. Cooper, the newly elected
Justice of the Peace, has rented the
basement IN the George n. Wood office,
at the east end Of the wagon bridge.
This building has been freshly painted
and fitted up for his occupancy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

The P. of G. of the Epworth League
will have pillow sale and supper
Tuesday afternoon in the church
parlors. Supper will be served from 5
o'clock on and the sale will continue
Wednesday. Everybody is welcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

DR.. J. w. Rockwell on Saturday
showed reporter Of this paper the
wonderful workings of his new X-Ray
apparatus. OF course the Doctors ex-
plantations regarding the powerful
light producing machine is all Greek
to novice but seeing is believing and
the reporter saw the bones in his
hands and fingers, the nails in the
heels of slipper by turning same edge
ways, and a silver dollar placed in a
fifteen hundred page book.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

F. B. Warner, Of the firm of Kruger
& Warner, spent couple of days in
Babcock this week on a business trip.
This firm are hustlers after business
and they carry a fine line of every
thing in the gents furnishing business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Our line of mems SO. so fine shoes are
the equal of many so called $500 Shoes
Every pair guaranteed to give salts
faction. The MUIR SHOE Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

Joseph Sharkey, of the town of
Rudolph: while taking load of hay
Monday to the Stevens Point market,
upset the load throwing him off
with such force that his left arm
was broken and his side badly bruised.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30
For liver troubles and constipation
There's nothing better in creation
Than Little Early RiSerS, the famous

COIlSUlJdUIOu
There's nothing better in creation
Than Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills
They always effect cure and save
doctor bills.
Little Early Risers are different
from all other bills. They do not
weaken the system, but act as a
tonic to the tissues by arOuSing the
secretionS restoring the liver to the
full performance of its functions
naturally. Wood County Drug Co.
and johnson q Hill Co.
Frank Compton, of New York city,
gave his sister Mrs. w. I. Jones and
family, and his many friends a pleas
ant surprise Tuesday evening. Frank
has been very successful in the east
and has worked up until he is now a
member of the firm of G.. B. Beach &
Co., publishers at $50 Broadway, New
York city, who make speciality of
publishing students Reference
Works" They have offices in New
York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Fran
cisco and Sidney, Australia Frank
has his brothers q. E. and J. NJ. Comp
ton, Paul Mcneil and A. +. Alexander
in his employ and they are all doing
nicely. He reported his sister Mabel
attending Barnord College in New
York city, and his sister Ethel attend
ing the High School in Brooklyn. His
sister Celia is convalescing from a
serious illness, in the state of Maine
and they are hopeful that her health
will now be better than ever. Frank
returned east Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

George Warren is critically i'll at his
mothers home in this city. A council
Of physicians was held today. He was
taken with Inflammation of the bowels
Saturday and now there are signs of
Brights disease. 1t is sincerely to be
hoped that his condition will improve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30
THE DOCTORS ARE HERE
The Last Chance to Receive One Months
Treatment Free.

The Doctors OF the St. Lukc.s Hos
pital have DIT the request of number
OF patients now under their treat
menG in this county established a
permanent branch O1lice, at the Com
merclal House in this city, and will be
here on Sunday Sand Monday May 10
andsll, all InVaIldS who call en- The
doctor in charge on their third visit 10
this city will receive one month
treatment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

W. d. VanDyke attorney at law from
Milwaukee, representing the Fidelity
Deposit Co. of MarShland, was in the
city the fore part of the week, rep
resenting that comp any's interest in
settlement with the city Of Graz d
Rapids in behalf of the waterwork'S
plant. his company being surety on
Mr.. Pope'S bond. A. J. Mullen, at
torney at law, from Chicago represent
ing the q. S. Foundry and Cast Iron
Pipe Company, who furnished the
pipe for said waterworks, was also
here for the same purpose. They met
with the board Of public works in the
library building Wednesday afternoon
at which time the differences between
the city and these two companies were
discussed, and a compromise settle
ment offered on the part of the city.
1t is hoped that this offer will be ac-
cepted and the long drawn out trouble
attendant on installing water plant
in this city, will be at an end. If not.
litigation will have to be resorted to-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

About eighty-fve charter members
Will be initiated into the mysteries of
the benevolent order of Eagles here in
this city Thursday night, April 80.
The work Of instituting the new lodge
will be done in the Catholic Forester's
hall in Spafford's block. The banquet
will be held in the G.. A. r. hall given
by the Ladies Relief Corps. A
large number of people arrived in a
special car from Wausau on the noon
train today Thursday to take part in
the initiatory service. A fine time
is promised.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-04-30

The Lady Maccabees of the World
will hold a regular meeting of their
order at Natwick's hall, Wednesday
evening, May 6. at which time it is
expected large class of new members
Will be initiated. Lady Long, who has
been in the city for several days giving
valued assistance in securing new
members and instructing in the work
of the order, will be in attendance and
very interesting session is antici-
pated. Refreshments will be served
after the initiatory ceremony has been
performed. Although this order has
only recently been organized in Grand
Rapids very creditable membership
has already been secured and there is
much enthusiasm displayed by the
ladies connected with it and it is bound
to become one of the leading fraternal
organizations of the city.
The Yale expositor., 1903-05-15

nous as the principa: seat Of the Shin
sect OF Buddhism. But when these
priests happened TO Incur the cnmity
OF the great ehieftain. Nobunaga. they
were finally. in 1880. driven out OF
Osaka. and their temple was burned.
In 1888 the famous general. Hide
yoshl. "the Napoleon OF Japan" de.
cided to make Osaka the seat OF his
power and ordered TO be constructed
there a castle. said To- bee probably the
most magnificent building that Japan
ever saw" But. unfortunately. Il was
mostly destroyed by fire In 1868. and
only n few buildings remain. The cas-
tie grounds are now the headquarters
of the Osaka military district.
One Shinto temple. known as "Iku-
dana Jinga." Is fabled to- have been
founded more than coo years II. O.:
but historical criticism prevents us
from believing such a claim. One OF
the oldest buildings In Osaka Is the IN.
nous Buddhist temple known as Ten
noJi, whose fye-storied pagoda Is
landmark for miles around. II is pos.
sible to climb TO the top OF this pa.
CODA and obtain a fine view.
This temple was founded about 600
A. d.; has been frequently destroyed
by fire and was last rebuilt in 1864. II
has just received a fine large bell.
said TO be the first one cast In Japan
according to modern scientific prin-
ciples.
Osaka was once the capital OF the
empire. az least IN the reign OF EN-
peror Nlnkotu (3l3-3eo A. d.. Con-
ccrning this kind ruler there Is n
fayorite legend. rs follows: Having
climbed a hill, looked all around and
observing the absence OF smoke from
the cottages OF the people. Ninkotu
decreed that for the space OF three
years neither taxes nor forced labor
should be imposed on his subjects. His
own palace. for want OF funds 20 re-
pair Il. was allowed 10 become SO d.
lapidated that the roof admitted rain.
Three years later he again ascend
cd the hill and beheld smoke rising
from every dwelling. The people were
now rich enough TO bear taxation
without feeling the burden and volun-
tarily contributed toward rebuilding
The Yale expositor., 1903-05-15
CTo be continuedJ
WANTED HIS MONEYS WORTH.
Would Not Hire Cab Unless He Could
DO the DRIVING.

would Not Hire CAB unless re Coulo
no the Driving.
II was evident that he was not n
city man. for he looked at the cab long
and doubtfully before deciding TO hire
a..
Funny iookin' thing" he muttered.
with the drivers seat out over the
tail of e: but got to play all the
games there is. so here goes"
He moved up 10 the waiting cabby.
II want to hire the go-cart fer
awhile" he announced.
"All right. STR" said the cabby.
Where do you want 20 go?"
SAY" was the indignant response.
seems TO me you're gittln' pretty
gay. What is Il 10 you where | want
TO 60 slong as | pay the price? Think
I'm goln' to run away with the two
wheeled box?"
mo. sir. certainly not" returned
the cabby. Pleasure ride suppose;
want TO see the sights. Get right in.
and"
"Git I'M" exclaimed the stranger.
well. guess not. Think want TO
ride In that cabOoscl No, sir. III cit
on top"
but that's my place" protested
the cabby. How can I drive"
"Drivel who's askin' you TO drive?
D'you think I'm hirin' this hearse
SOS b kin play the part OF the late
lamented7 Not any. I'm live man.
am. I'm payin' fer live mans fun.
CIT In yourself"
But I can't do that. sir
why not? You're smaller'n ! am"
II mean I must drive"
Then what's the fun fer me- I
was loOkin' fer little Joy dodgin'
things. an | sure amt goin' 10 pay
you for indulgin' in the sport. ~ you
got 10 drive. why take your oi' up-
right planobox an drive TO thunder.
Amt never played ! was merchaD
disc yet. an amt goin' 20 begin
nov. .oBrooklyn Eagle.
The Yale expositor., 1903-05-15

power. The treasurer will honor this
order for your expenses. Farewell.
and God go with you"
lie waited until the door closed. and
then he said: Il owe you this and
more. Jane; and like the youth-a
dear. religious youth. OF a manly spirit
and true heart
1T Is four months. sir. 'Tis beyond
my hope. and ! fear cluny is now be-
yond human help"
We'll. then. Jane. we Will trust 10
the miraculous. We do not do that
enough. and SO when our poor help Is
not sufficient, we tremble. Where Is
the hope and trust you sent 10 me
when | lay between life and death I'm
Scotland? Oh. what poor creatures
we are. when we trust In ourselves,
Nothing then but tears and fears and
the grave Go end all"
Comforted by his words. Jane for.
got her grief. and as she went home.
ward she kept repeating Co herself
Cromwell's parting advice. Don't
doubt. Jane. God nor man nor nature
can do anything for doubters They
cannot" She understood what was
included In this advice. and she tried
20 realize II. The moment Mrs. Swan.
ham saw her daughter. she took no.
tice OF the change In her countenancc
and speech and manner. and she said
To herself. Jane has been with oliver
Cromwell No one else could have go
influenced her" And very soon Jane
told her all that had been done and
said. and both women tried To assure
Themselves that a few moro weeks OF
patience would end the suspense.
AZ length April came. and the bare
brown garden was glorious with the
gold and purple OF the crocus flowers
and the moonlight beauty OF the lilies
Birds we're building In the hedges. and
tho sun shone brightly overhead. The
spirit OF spring was everywhere: men
and boys went whistling along the
streets. the watcrmcn were singing In
their barges. and feeling OF busy
content and security pervaded London.
Suddeniy this atmosphere OF cheer.
ful labor aud abounding hope was
Allied with terror and with cry OF
murder. OF possible war. A gigantic
plot for the assassination Of the Pro
tector was dlscovered-that Is. Il was