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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

with the result that they recommended
its use to nearly every railway COM
pany in America. Many Of them have
already adopted it and its use in this
direction is being largely extended
every year. The Baltimore & Ohio
railway was perhaps one of the first
companies to- become large users of
the mineral as paint.
junction City Graphite.
The mines at Junction City have
proven to be most excellent variety
for paint pigment, as well as for
crucible and electrical work and for
lubricants in various forms. One of
the exclusive products of the Wiscon-
sin mines is what is called pipe Joint
paste, and is used to seal The joints of
iron piping the same as white or red
lead has heretofore been used. 1t is
claimed that with this paste the
joint is made secure and the pipe can
be taken down after any length of
oi"'S "'eiiouo injury W GIlC JiiTcduS.
Value Of This Mineral.
The value of graphite depends
largely upon its texture and percent
age Of carbon, the best grades bringing
as high as $3.50 per ton, while the
lowest bring from $50 up The Wis
cousin company mentioned elsewhere
in this article receives 800 per ton
for its best grade in large lots and the
very lowest price on the poorest grade
is $50 per ton. With mining and re-
duction costing around $40 per ton
the profits are certainly large.
Most of the graphite used in the
United States today comes from
Mexico, while the Ceylon product is
being brought into the single port of
New York at an average of twenty-five
tons daily. Hungary, Siberia and
Nova Scotia also unite in shipping
graphite to our shores, and even then
are barely able to keep pace with the
ever increasing demand for the min
eral in the various arts. There are
but few mines in the United States
and among those worthy of the name
are the Joseph Dixon Crucible Co. s
mine at Ticonderoga, N. Y, which
supplies small part of the mineral
the company uses, one in South
Carolina; one in L'Anse county. Mich,
which yields very low grade. and the
Wisconsin mines.
Equipment Of Plant.
The Pioneer Graphite company.
was incorporated last fall has Il large
crew of men engaged in mining the
mineral on their properly and INV
have over 500 tons of the ore piled up,
ready for the reduction This COM
pany has a ten horsepower gasoline
engine and pump with which it keeps
the mine free from water while the
crew is at work. 1t has two fine living
springs on its property also, Which
will be ample for furnishing water for
the reduction plant. which they pro
pose erecting yet this fall This
com pany has over mile Of vein mat
lter open now on its own property.
! The Independent Graphite Company
was organized some years ago, but
has done nothing but prospect work
thus far and have very fair showing
of mineral on one of its pieces OF
property.
Where few years since geologists
told US there could be no graphite is
now the profitable industry steadily
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25
TELEPHONE LINE is
BUILT TO AUBURNDALE

The American Telephone & Tele-
graph Company, that are constructing
a metallic telephone line from Ashland
to Grand Rapids have reached Auburn
dale and are coming to Grand Rapids
via Vesper. They will reach this
city the first part of October and then
al business between Chicago, Milwau-
kee and the Lake Superior country
will be over his line instead via ST.
Paul.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

Annie-Better doctor your health
before applying beautifying remedies.
Rid yourself of constipation. indi-
gestion, with Rocky Mountain Tea,
and you'll have beautiful complex
ion. IS cents. j. e. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

responsible for a reduced output, and
Ceylon graphite is gradually becoming
less.
What is Graphite?
Encyclopedias and all works Of
reference are nOticeably lag in inform
alton upon the subject of this mineral,
and there are few mlneralogiSts in
the United States that have ever met
with 1t in the native state. Conse-
quently the mines at Junction City,
Wisconsin, have more than a passing
interest for every person.
Graphite is typical form of carbon,
the same as tie diamond or charcoal,
but it cannot be burned as charcoal
nor diffused like the diamond under
heat. 1t is non-fuSible and non-com-
bustible, making it the best mineral
yet discovered for the manufacture of
crucibles for the melting Of the re-
fractOry metals. There are two
principal forms of fgraphite, the foliate
and the amorphous. The foliate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

Do you know that we sell the S. w.
2. paint, the very best on earth
Come and sec us when you want paint.
OTTO'S PHARMACY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25
American or European--Which?

1t remains with you. We have
them-rOOms we mean-On either
plans, and are satisfied you will be
pleased with either. Our location
and facilities are unsurpassed: our
rates lower than any other first class
house in the city. Single meals SOC.
The ST. Charles Hotel, Milwaukee,
Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

Good for father Good for mot her.
Good for the whole family. Makes the
children eat. sleep and grow. Rocky
Mountain Tea is family blessing.
80 cents. j. E. Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25
GRAPHITE MIN
ING NEAR HERE
illustrated Sketch Of the Mines
at junction City,
Wisconsin.
NEW REDUCTION PLANT
ERECTED AT MCDILL
Graphite Made into Stove Polish,
Lead Pencils, Crucibles,
Core Carbons, Etc.

Believing that an account Of the
new graphite mines in this vicinity
will be of interest to the people of
Grand Rapids and Wood county, the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

they were carefully washed and the
graphite obtained from them. 1t was
then bringing as high as So per pound
at times. Finally the Ceylon mine
was opened up and the price gradually
fell until now the average price for
the best flake graphite is II cents per
pound. The Ceylon mine is worked
by natives and no European has ever
been able to get in with the company.
Mining is carried on in the most
primitive fashion and the mineral is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

Call on us for paint, yarniSh, etc, we
can interest you. OTTo's PHARMACY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

making mining very inexpensive. An
average of $1.00 per ton will cover the
cost of mining. The oldest company
in operation, the Wisconsin Graphite
Company, has this year built a large
new reduction plant at McDill, near
Stevens Point, where it secured an
excellent water power. This company
also has a manufacturing plant in
Pittsburg, Pa. 1t keeps a crew of
miners constantly employed at the
mine aud ships the ore to McDill for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

An elegant line of Indian baskets at
OTTO's PHARMACY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-25

responsible for a reduced output, and
Ceylon graphite is gradually becoming
loco
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
People Who Come and Go
- and their Social Doings

Rev. Henry S. Thompson of Will
mington was in Smyrna last week..
where he came to visit his sister, Miss
Maggie T. Thompson, who recently
met with quite an injury. She was in
the act of coming down stairs when she
made a mistep and fell headlong
down the whole flight, Fortunately
no bones were broken, but her system
was given such a shock by the fall
that she had to be taken to bed and
has been quite sufferer. She is i'm
proving rapidly much to the gratif-
cation of her many friends.
Mrs. J. Harvey Speakman has re-
ceiYed the sad intelligence of the
death of her sisterin- law, Mrs. Harry
Douglas of Morristown, Tenn, who
died Sunday from consumption. She
had been Ill but a short time. The
deceased was formerly Miss Jennie
Whiteside of that vicinity, who was
married to Mr.. Harry L. Douglas about
ten or eleven years ago, shortly after
he settled in Tennessee. At the time
he married her he was United States
Pension Examiner out west and after
his term expired he moved to his
present location. She was a lovely
woman and made her husband a good
and faithful wife. Besides her hus.
band she is survived by one child,
Miranda, little daughter seven years
old. Interment TOOK place at Morris
town, Tenn, yesterday.
Mrs. Rachel Collins of Camden, n.
j., who came down for the funeral of
her sister, Mrs. w. NJ. Bell, has re-
NAMED on an extended visit to hel
Smyrna relatives. She is now visit
ing her brother, Mrs. James 2. HOf
fecker and will later be entertained by
her nieces and nephews.
Miss Sallie d. Pratt who has beer
making an extended sojourn in Smyr
ma, left Monday for Camden, n. j.
where she will spend the Christina
holidays. She will return to her pO
sition in Hotel Dennis, Atlantic City
about the middle of January.
Miss Helen Mcdowell has gone t
Merchantvllle, n. j., to spend th
Christmas holidays with the family G
her brother.
Mrs. Thomas H. Haynes has gon
to Wilmington where she will spen
two weeks or more with her sons, Nh
Edgar L. Haynes and Mr.. Earnes
| Haynes.
! Mr.. Charles Stockly of the Univel
, sity of Georgetown, Washington, L
; c., Mr.. A. Lee Clifton, of the I'm
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

versity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
and Mr.. Maynard Griffith of Delaware
College, Newark, are home for the
Christmas holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter o. Hoffecker
leave tomorrow for Philadelphia,
where they will spend Christmas with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. K. A.
Hance. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Edwin Hof-
fecker left for baltimore to spend
Christmas with her relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. James 9. CHM of
near Townsend, celebrated on Satur-
day evening their fifteenth wedding
anniversary before a company of one
hundred and fifty or more invited
guests. Quite number were present
from Blackbird and Thoroughfare
Neck. The occasion was one of the
most successful social events given in
years. Mr.. and Mrs. CHM gave every
body an hospitable welcome aud most
delightful time was had. There was
some excellent home talent music
given. The company was honored
with the presence of Ex-Governor
Robert Reynolds, who was not only
bright entertainer socially, but
proved himself to be very proficient
on the violin. With Miss Belts of
Petersburg, his piano accOmpanist,
he rendered several selections to the
entertainment of all present. During
the evening a bountiful Poultry Sup
per was served and the table was
ladened with lots of good things. Mr..
and Mrs. CHM received many valuable
and useful presents. 1t was long
after eleven o'clock before the last
of the party left and from all they re-
ceived warm and sincere congratula-
tlons with best wishes that their mar
ried life may continue for many more
years to come.
Mr.. Clarence B. Raymond left this
morning for Milwaukee, Wis, where
he will spend his Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. William p. Legg and
Miss Annie Legg have gone to Nor
wood, Pa, to spend Christmas with
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Fawley.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tobin and son,
of Wilmington, were guests the pas
week of Mrs. Maria T. Smith.
Jonathan X. Williams, aged abou
80 years, died on Sunday at his home
near Odessa. He was one of the best
known men in lower New Castle coun
, ty. He was native of Pennsylvania
E but had lived near Odessa for man.
years and was an estimable man.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23
CONTRAST IN WEATHER CONDITIONS.
While Boys Have Been Enjoying Skating a
Former CheswOId Boy Suffers Heat.

While Boys Have Been Enjoying Skating a
Former CheswOId Boy Suffers Heat.
The severe cold weather of the past
week gave our boys some fine skating
which was much enjoyed until the
weather moderated. Strange to say
Lake Como was late in freezing and was
not much more than thick enough to
bear. Consequently the "Persimmon
Pond" was the mecca for the small
boy and the prospects of gathering
ice wGs disappointing one to our
ice men. Pretty much the same con-
dition is told by our Cheswold corre-
spondent, who relates a coincidence
between the winter life of the boys in
this vicinity and that of Calvin Boggs,
former Cheswold and Smyrna boy.
Mrs. Caleb Boggs, of Cheswold, has
received letter written by her son
Calvin the latter part of November
from Jubiti, Abysinis, in Africa, where
it was so warm bulletins were posted
on his steamer admonishing the ma
rines not to expose themselves to the
suns rays from 8 a. M, to A p. m
He has witnessed the native African
as they are pictured in their native
costume, when to sell their wares they
rowed out to the steamer.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23
FOUNTAIN Pen PERFECTION.
The Quaker City Self-FillinS Fountain
Pen Fills Itself and Thereby Fills
Long-felt Want.
Free Press.

fTee IFeSS.
ANY reliable time saver is eagerly well
coined by the modern business man. Prob
ably the most forceful illustration of this
condition of things in recent years was the
enthusiasm with which the fountain pen
was greeted. 1t seemed to mean the saving
of so much time and annoyance for so many
people that its sale was simply phenomenal.
But the fountain pen was not by any
means perfect and its users soon discovered
that the bother was only concentrated, in
stead of being dispensed with. The finest
fountain pen would write indiffer-ntly well
as long as there was ink in it but, when
that gave out our busy man had to stop,
unscrew an inky cap, hunt around for fill
er and the particular ink recommended by
the manufacturers of that particular pen
and so on through long process of annoy
ance.
The manufacturers of the Quaker City
Self-Eilling Fountain Pen have overcome all
this both and produced practical writing
tool which IS as easy to use as if one were
simply W. iting with the filler needed for the
old pen. There is nothing to unscrew, no.
thing to squirt, nothing to lose or get out of
order. Its construction is simple and sub
stantial and the operation of filling it so
simple that you wonder nobody thought of
it before.
1t is merely necessary to dip the pen press
ing slightly, lift as usual and go on writing.
Its capacity is no less than the bothersome
kind.
We feel that we are not over-praising the
| Quaker City Self-Filling Fountain Pen when
we say that it represents the acme of fount-
ain pen achievement
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23
THAT THRoBBINd HEADACHE.

Would quickly leave you, if you
used DR.. Kings New Life Hills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for Sick and
Nervous Headaches, They make pure
blood and build up your health. Only
25 cents, money back if not cured.
Sold by Benton N. Weldon Druggist.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23
Public Sale.

On Wednesday, Jan. 6th.. at 10 o'clock
a. M, on the "Thomas Marin farm"
between Clayton and Delaney's,
stock and farming implements of i.
A. Marker. W. Harman Reynold
Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23
NOTICE.

1 have closed out my Wheelwright bus
mess on Commerce Street, and will move to
Salisbury, Md. All persons having unset
tied accounts with me will please settle
same with my father, Squire George w.
Tlghman.
12164 HORACE TlLGHMAN.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

Have you seen the fine display of
pictures in FAIRIES & Sons windows?
If not, do not fail to see them. Rang
ing in prices from 50. so to $1,000 each.
Others in their stock from 10 cents up
ward.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

Isaac Redding, veteran of the civil
war, and now II years old, as a Christ
mas present from Washington, has re-
ceived a check for $3.50 back pension.
II took fourteen years for Mr.. Redding
to have his claim allowed by the Pen.
sion Department. He resides at Town
send.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

THE SMYRNA III
Assorted tafies 10 cents pound at
W. F. Keith's.
Choice white grapes at Keith's, Is
cents for one pound, two pounds 25
cents.
See new advertisements of S. II.
Baynard, Robelen Piano Co., and the
Quaker City Fountain Pen Co.
A new line of rain coats, mackin-
toshes and rubber coats for Christmas
presents at Edw. G. Walls.
The best assortment of dress suit
cases, club bags, box -bottom-bags,
and trunks for Christmas at Edw. G.
Walls.
Leave your order with W. F. Keith
for Christmas candies, fruits and nuts.
You will be pleased with the goods.
The Christmas line of umbrellas
with gold, silver, ivory and natural
handles at $3.50, $3.50, So so and $500
are the best you will see at Edw. G.
Walls.
Chamber and parlor suits. side
boards, chiffoniers, china closets,
couches, fancy rockers, children's
chairs, library and parlOr tables,
tabourettes, and large line of Christ
mas goods at FAIRIES & Sons.
The Asbury Junior League and
Band of Hope will meet alternately
on Saturday afternoons hereafter and
until further notice. Next Saturday
afternoon, how ever, the League will
meet at 2 o'clock for fifteen minutes,
followed directly after by meeting OF
the Band of Hope.
Smyrna presents an attractive ap
pearance this week and with the beau
tiful window displays along our bust
ness thorouhfares, it verify looks like
Christmas. Our merchants were nevel
better prepared to meet the trade.
Gov. HUM has appointed Prof. J OH
D. Brooks of Milford superintendent
of free schools for Sussex county, t.
succeed Prof Leon A. Davis, re
signed. Prof. Brooks has been
resident of Delaware two years, ano
succeeded Prof. E. L. Cross as prin
clpal of the public schools at Milford
He is a graduate of the normal schoC
at Millersville, Pa, ,and also of Dick
inson College, at Carlisle, Pa.
Indications are that trolley lines wi
be extended far down into the hear
of this State before many NOR
,, months. Unless the plans now unde
consideration fail, there will be a
electric line all the way from Whining
ton to Smyrna, and if it gets that ia
it would only be question of shol
time before the line would be extend
ed down in Sussex county. Repre-
sentatives of the New Castle & Wi
mington Co., and of the Middleton
& Odessa Co., have had some cOnfel
ences about the proposed extensio
down the State. 1t is reported thi
the Wilmington Il Delaware Cit
railway may be extended to Odess
II provided the Middletown & Odes'
u line is extended to Smyrna. Oficia
} of the Middletown road desire to bui
> down the State, but first wish to |
D assured that their passengers can /
carried into Wilmington without i
convenience.
}?
? CONTRASTIN IN WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

See new advertisements of S. II.
Baynard, Robelen Piano Co., and the
Quaker City Fountain Pen Co.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

A new line of rain coats, mackin-
toshes and rubber coats for Christmas
presents at Edw, G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

The steam barge frankie" of the
Smyrna Transportation and Manu-
featuring Company has been laid up
for the winter. Steamer Brady is
making regular trips and despite the
ice in the river incident to the cold
spell of last week, she has not lost a
trip. Steamer Brady has been hav-
ing big holiday trade.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

For Mems Christmas gifts you will
find a very desirable assortment of
Neckwear, Mufflers, Full Dress Pro-
tectors, Suspenders, Fancy Shirts,
Full Dress Shirts, Fancy Half Hose,
etc., at Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

The best assortment of dress suit
cases, club bags, box bottom bags,
and trunks for Christmas at Edw. G.
Walls.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

Choice white grapes at Keith's, Is
cents for one pound, two pounds %
cents.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

Everything in sweets at Keith's.
Prices to suit the customer.
On account of Christmas shopping
our store will be open every night un il
O'Clock. Edw. G. Walls.
Cosgriff & Reynolds have full sup
ply of threshing coal on hand of
superior quality.
Hand painted boxes filled with Bells |
chocolates at Keiths, fine for Christ
mas presents.
DR.. R. A. Comegys, dentist, success
sor to DR.. Johnson, HAZEL building,
Smyrna, Del.
Cosgriff & Reynolds can supply you
with all sizes of the best grades of coal
at bottom prices.
Raisins, currants, homlny, buck
wheat, cranberries, all new and good,
at Cooper's store, Main and Commerce.
W. F. Keith will show fine fancy
boxes with Bells chocolates.
Fur Driving Gloves, Street Gloves,
Dress Gloves in the correct shades and
Mems Furs, special line for Christ
mas presents at Edw. G. Walls.
When you need coal remember the
Smyrna Transportation and Mfg. Co.
has always a stock on hand of the most
satisfactory quality coal.
FAIRIES & Son have a new line of
ladies' desks in quartered Cak, ma
hogany aud birds eye maple. Also
desk chairs 10 match.
Just added to coal stock of Smyrna
Transportation and Mfg. Co., 500 tons
of that same good coal that kept you
warm last winter.
For Mems Christmas gifts you will
find a very desirable assortment of
Neckwear, Muflers, Full Dress Pro-
tectors, Suspenders, Fancy Shirts,
Full Dress Shirts, Fancy Half Hose,
etc., at Edw. G. Walls.
Have you seen the fine display of
pictures in FAIRIES & Sons windows?
If not, do not fail to see them. Rang
ing in prices from 50. so to $1,000 each.
Others in their stock from 10 cents up
ward.
Isaac Redding, veteran of the civil
war, and now II years old, as Christ
mas present from Washington, has re
ceived check for $3.50 back pension.
II took fourteen years for Mr.. Redding
to have his claim allowed by the Pen
sion Department. He resides at Town
send.
The steam barge "Frankie" of tn
Smyrna Transportation and Manu-
featuring Company has been laid III
for the winter. Steamer Brady
making regular trips and despite th
ice in the river incident to the coll
spell of last week, she has not lost {
trip. Steamer Brady has been hav
ing big holiday trade.
A large and appreciative audiepc
greeted The Lincolns Friday evenin
at the Opera House which was tn
third entertainment of the Asbury Ep
worth League Star Course. The sub
iect was "Alaska" and with the al
of magnificent stereoptican views, MI
Lincoln explained many importan
facts concerning the wonderful n
sources of our possession. Mr.
Lincoln also entertained with musici
and vocal selections.
Programof the Twentieth Centu1
Club, December 18th: "The InhueEC
of Luther's Writings upon Germa
Literature" Mrs. LIE Fevre; "Tl
Great German Epic," Mrs. Bagg
''The Story of the Nebhlungen Leid
Miss Anna Hough. Friday, Decor
ber 25th, being Christmas, there VI
be no Club meeting on that de.
Monday evening, December 2sth, Il
Club will give a reception in the Cll
room. Each member is privileged
invite a guest. Program and rece
ton at 8 O'Clock. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

Assorted taffies 10 cents pound at
W. F. Keith's.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

Leave your order with W. F. Keith
for Christmas candies, fruits and nuts.
You will be pleased with the goods. y
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

A large and appreciative audience
greeted The Lincolns Friday evening
at the Opera House which was the
third entertainment Of the Asbury Ep-
worth League Star Course. The sub
iect was "Alaska" and with the aid
of magnificent stereoptican views, Mr..
Lincoln explained many important
facts concerning the wonderful re-
sources of our possession. Mrs
Lincoln also entertained with musical
and vocal selections.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

Just added to coal stock of Smyrna
Transportation and Mfg. Co., 500 tons
of that same good coal that kept you
warm last winter.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

Smyrna presents an attractive APP
pearance this week and with the beau
tiful window displays along our bust
ness thorouhfares, it verify looks like
Christmas. Our merchants were never
better prepared to meet the trade.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

FAIRIES & Son have a new line of
ladies' desks in quartered Cak, ma
hogany aud birds eye maple. Also
desk chairs 10 match.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

The Christmas line of umbrellas
with gold, silver, ivory and natural
handles at $3.50, $3.50, So so and $500
are the best you will see at Edw. G.
Walls.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-23

Fur Driving Gloves, Street Gloves,
Dress Gloves in the correct shades and
Mems Furs, special line for Christ
mas presents at Edw. G. Walls.