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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
DROWNED IN THE RIVER.
GENEVIEvE RIDGMAN LAST FRIDAY
| Fell Into the River While at Play Near Her
Fathers Home-Swift Current Carried
Her Away Before Aid Arrived.

Never before in the history of Grand
Rapids has our citizens been anymore
grieved or Sadden by death then the
one which occurred Friday morning,
May s. at about 10 O'Clock, when dear
little Genevieve Ridgman, the three
year old daughter of Dr.. and Mrs. A.
L. Ridgman, was drowned while play
ing with little cOmrade of the same
age, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ.
Hayes, on the bank of our beautiful
Wisconsin river. 1t appears that the
two little ones in the pursuit of dande-
line blossoms had wondered to the
rivers edge in front Of DR.. Ridgman'S
residence. While there, child like
they commenced throwing chips,
stones, and the like into the water,
and while thus engaged:ths little one
lost her balance, or stumbled and fell
into the water. Her little comrade
gave the alarm and it was not long
before loving parents. friends and
neighbors gathered at the scene OF
the accident to aid in rcScuing the
little one. 1t could be seen where
the children had been playing and
about where she fell in. The river
bed has been dragged. dynamite has
been used, and every device known tO
the old riverman has been used in the
search, but so far it has been in vain.
The parents are suffering great griet
during the suspense OF finding the
remains and can hardly endure the
strain, while patient workers are
doing everything in their power to
find the little body. Parents who
know the tilial love between parent
and offspring realize fully the pangs
OF love they suffer
We believe with the author when
he said that ga babe was a rose with
all it's sweetest leaves yet folded. u
Living jewels, dropped unStained
from heaven" ga well-spring of
pleasure, a messenger of peace and
love, resting place for innocence on
earth, a link between angels and men. -
We truly believe it and with their
many friends in this city extend our
heartfelt sympathy in their bereave-
ment.
The search will be continued until
the remains are found, if it takes all
summer. If the warm weather con-
tinues the body should rise in about
nine days and it is sincerely to be
hoped that all persons living on either
bank of the Wisconsin river between
Barnum and Grand Rapids will watch
for these precious remains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
TWENTY-FIVE IN CLASS
COMMENCEMENT DAY OCCURS MAY 2S
All Exercises to Take Place in New HIGH
School Building School Exhibit Begins
Monday, May rs and Ends June 2.

Commencement week begins on
Monday, May %. II will be week
full of interest both to the pupils and
parents, as we'll as all other citizens
interested in the educational up
building of Grand Rapids Commence
ment this year will practically mean
the beginning of new and larger era
of learning. While naturally great
portion of the interest will be centered
about the class of 1903, it will also be
time when much thought will be
given to future classes and the many
advantages they will become heirs to.
commencement week will witness
the dedication of one of the finest
high school buildings in the United
States. 1t is planned to inyite good
speaker to make an address appropriate
to the occasion.
The public schools of the city will
give an exhibit in the business rooms
of the new high school beginning
Monday, May %, and lasting through
out the week. Drawings, paintings,
essays, notebooks, maps. etc, will be
exhibited. Judging from the progress
made by the children during the past
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
Order Your Cabin Now.

No Hay Fever at Isle Royale The
Cool Lake BreeZeS and Stimulating
Atmosphere also Affords Substantial
Relief from Asthma and Catarrah.
The renowned scenic ''Fjiords" OF
Norway compare we'll with the Earbors
and bays at the east end of Isle Royale
and the fishing at Rock Aarbor is
beyond comparison.
The fast increasing patronage Of
health and pleasure seekers at Isle
Royale usually over taxes the growing
hotel facilities at the Island and it is
therefore we'll to provide for rooms
long before the summer season opens.
Parties applying to US will receive
full information as to rates and ac.
commodationS at the "Gem Island" OF
Lake Superior. The Wisconsin Cen.
trail Railway and connecting pasSen.
ger steamers furnish most excellent
transportation to and from Isle Royale
at low tourists rates. Jas. G. Pond
G. P. A., Milwaukee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
Does ii Pay to Buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results OF throat
and lung troubles. What shall you
do? Go to a warmer and more regular
climate? Yes, if possible; if not pos
sible for you, then in either case take
the ONLY remedy that has been in
lroduced in all civilized countries with
success in severe throat and lung
troubles "BOSchee's German Syrup"
1t not only heals and stimulates the
tissues to destroy the germ disease,
but allays Inflammation, causes easy
eXpectoration, gives a good nights
rests, and cures the patient. Try ONE
bottle. Recommended many years
by all druggists in the world. You
can get this reliable remedy at all
drug stores Prices 25c and 75c
G. G. Green, Woodbury., New Jersey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
Forest Hill Cemetery Association.

A visit to the Forest Hill Cemetery
will readily convince a person that the
work undertaken by the association
is good one. Although the men
have only worked for about ten days
yet the general app eaTance of the
grounds is already much improved
and it is hoped that by Decoration
Day the improvement will still be
much more marked.
If funds sufficient can. be raised the
plan is to keep two me n at work dur
ing the entire season. To do this it
would be necessary to ,have fund of
about five hundred dollars. About
one hundred and en- dollars have
already been contribu ted by lot owners.
1t is quite "A problem how the balance
can be raised. We would earnestly
urge that all lot oI enerS. especially,
would join in this MT pvement and also
persons who are in lterested in this
cause to contribute their dollar and
join the association It is intended
that in the near fut Nre a portion OF
the funds will be re ised bv subscrip.
tiOn and also by givi nga supper. We
would suggest, in th is good cause, that
The association rec Give liberal aiC
from everyone
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
DoCtor Will be Here Again
YOU PAY FOR THE SERVICES OF THE
DOCTOR WHEN CURED.

Dr. Lytle, of the St. Luke's Hos
pital has at the request of number
of patients now under his treat
ment in this county established
permanent branch office, at the Com
mercial House in this city, and will be
here on Sunday, May II. Those
afflicted with obstinate diseases OF
long standing restored to health by
never failing scientific method. Are
you suffering with catarrah, anemia
iaundice. eruptionS on the skin, scrotu
ulouS sWelingS, eczema, pimpleS,
boils. nervousness, sleepless nights, a
disordered stomach, with sick head
ache, and consumption, are you
broken down, with cold feet and q
loss OF nerve force? DO you want to
get cured? Diseases of women,
irregularities, painful periods, a never
failing cure.
Don't wait until you are past help
but consult the able Specialist at once.
tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
DISASTERS IN ATHLETICS
LOSES BOTH ON TRACK AND DIAMOND
High School Track Team Comes Out Third in
Wausau Meet-City Base Ball Gives up
Seasons First Game TO Wausau

The triangular field meet between
the Wausau, Grand Rapids and
Stevens Point high schools, last Satur-
day at WauSau, was won by WauSau.
Stevens Point won second place and
Grand Rapids, third.
WauSau won most of the track
events, while Grand Rapids excelled
in the field events. This was doubt
less due to the fact that the WauSau
team had received more systematic
training, due to their better facilities
for track work. AS far as Grand
Rapids is concerned this will not be
SO evident next year for rhe fact that
the team here will have the advantage
of a good gymnasium and track.
Notes of the Meet
CrawfOrd's work as an all-arOund
man was much commented on by the
spectators. With proper training he
will make man fast enough for any
company. Out of % points won by
Grand Rapids, he secured q. In
dividually he was the star of the meet.
lie had the shot put won, but an
unfortunate blunder, lost him the
event. Instead of walking out of the
rear of the ring, he walked out of the
front. This the rules very clearly
forbid.
SilVerthOrn OF WauSau. won the 100
yd. dash in 104 seconds. He is a
coming Sprinter. His work for the
day was most praSe-WOrthy.
The easy fashion In which Brennan
hurled the discus was pleasing to see
lie won hands down from his cOmpeti-
tors.
BOelter of WauSau is a most promiS-
ing man. He easily threw the hammer
l29 feet inches, nearly equaling the
state record of l30 feet in.
Young of Stevens Point showed up
we'll in the broad jump and had he
not unfortunately sprained his ankle.
he might have smashed the record.
f. e. Schulz of Wausau, champion
hurdler of the world, gave good
exhibition of hurdle running.
The gate receipts of the Wausau
management were materially lessened
by the fact that no fence enclosed the
athletic grounds at that place.
"Dcad-headS'' Swarmed the field. 1t
is to be hoped that Grand Rapids will
take the hint and enclose their grounds
with a good fence, before they at
tempt to pull off athletic events of
any importance. Under the present
conditions the boys will be constantly
working with the handicap of an
athletic debt hanging over them.
The following is Summary of the
events:
100 yard dnsh-Silverthorn, Wausau, first; !;
krembs. stevens Point, ccond; Brennuu
Grand RapidS, third: Time 1o'a seconds.
22O yard dash-Silverlhorn. Wausnu, first;
+. r krsnhs ster.ms Point, second, N"sh, Grand
4i0 yard dGsh-N illiAms, WauSau, first: Young
teveas Point, second Wilson, Wausau third.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
VOLUME 46, NUMBER 20

year, this will be one CT the most
interesting and profitable events Of
the commencement week.
The graduating class will be pre-
pared to make Glass Day full Of wit,
humor and pathos. Glass Day will
probably occur on Tuesday.
This years commencement program
will consist of OratiOnS, essays and
debate. The question to be discussed
is as follows:
Resolved, that the national govern
ment should own and operate the
railroads.
Atfirmative-Roy Nash, Earl Bren-
nan.
Negative-Will Teller, Clyde Her.
rick.
The Class of 1903.
The officers of the graduating class
are:
PreSident-Bernice Johnson.
Secretary-La Horton.
TreaSurer-Anna Johnson.
Following are the names of the
members Of the class:
Ruby st. Amour, Earl Brennan,
Kate Corcoran, John Corcoran,
Gertrude Gaynor, ReSlo Havenor,
Bertha HeiSer, Clyde Herrick,
Lacy Horton, Josie Huber,
Anna Johnson, Bernice Johnson,
Kate Kellogg, Roy Nash,
Ethel Nilsson. Ora Nissen,
Ed, Pomainville, Guy Potter,
Belle Quinn, Lynn RenDe,
Amelia Schwedel, Louisa Sweat,
Will Teller, Caroline Wasser,
Earl Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
IN CIRCUIT COURT.
James SubIett Found Guilty-Criminal CaIen
dar Short-Many Cases Settled out of
nour{

Court.
| Circuit court for the seventh
judicial circuit convened in this city
ON Monday, May IL, Judge Chas. M.
| Webb, presiding, RObt. w. Morse,
court reporter. Sheriff Ebbe and his
corpS of assistants were all in their
! respective places The calendar was
gone through and all cases that were
| for trial at this term were SO marked.
Others were continued and some were
settled. The only criminal case for
trial was that of the state of Wiscon-
| consin VS.. James Sublett, charged
| with intent to kill. He was found
guilty and awaits his sentences: The
following cases were disposed of up to
press hour:
\ The case OF the state against Will
liam Anuas for assault and battery
| was settled by Mr.. Annas paying the
| fine and costs imposed IN justice court,
| which amounted to $46.o6.
| In the case of the state against p
HI. Davis for selling liquor to minors
| the matter was also settled by the
| defendant paying the fine and costs
| of the case in justice court, amount
ing 10 $129.17.
In the case of the state against
| Gabriel Grimm for running gam bling
| devices the matter was continued to
the next term of court.
In the case of the state against
James Sublett for assault with intent
to kill, the case went to trial Tuesday
morning. Sublett is negro boot
black from Marshfield who went into
d baker shop there and drawing a
loaded gun fired shot at one of the
| inmates of the shop.
On the calendar of issues of fact for
| the jury the first case was Fred
Schultz VS.. the Wisconsin Central
railway. This was settled out of
| court.
| Wallace Demeroe VS.. Napoleon ].
| Boucher is an action of ejectme Mt
involving small tract of land. To
| be tried.
| Mary Carter VS.. Sidas Wright was a
| breach of promise case, which was
settled out of court
| Louis LANAI VS.. Wilfred Lanai.
An action of ejectment. Continued.
Henry Kiminie VS.. James Rouhan.
Continued.
| Lawrence Ward VS.. William Rog-
gov. Replevin involving a team of
horses. Will be tried.
| Louis Menier and Georgiana Meuier
VS.. Geo. A. Corriveau. Action for
damages for alleged assault and
battery. Settled out of court.
| Charles A. Baker, as adlninistr ator
of the estate of Johan Halvorson,
deceased, VS.. the Wisconsin, Central
railway. Settled.
| J. F. Hills VS.. w. H. Bean. Action
on contract for wood. Will be tried.
Wilhelm Jeske and Amelia Jeske VS..
Oscar Oftelie, Albert M. Stondall,
Oftelie-Stondall Land company and
John Hirschi. An action to recover
title to farm in Pittsville. Will be
tried.
Joseph Menier VS.. Oliver Trudell.
| Will be tried.
Albert Zemroe VS.. the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad com
pany. Continued.
Flora Margeson as administrative
of the estate of Hiram Rcus. deceased
VS.. the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul railway company. Continued.
Lawrence Ward VS.. B. @. Chandos.
| Will be tried.
Lawrence Ward VS.. William F
| Schaefer and William G. Upperman
Settled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
The Wastes of the Body.

Every seven days. the blood, mucles
and bones Of man of average size
loses two pounds of worn ,out tissue.
This waste cannot be reple nished and
the health and strength kel 1T up with
out perfect digestion. v hen the
stomach and the digestive organs fail
to perform their functions, the siren
9Th lets down, health gives way, and
disease sets up, Kodol Dysl,el )sia Cure
enables the stomach and digestive
orgaps to digest and aSsimilate all OF
the wholesome food that may be eaten
into the kind of blood that ebuildS
the tissues and protect the heal tn and
strength of the mind and body. Kodal
cures indigestion Dyspepsia and all
stomach troubles. 1t is an ideal spring
tonic. Sold by Wood County Drug
Company and Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
A Little Early Riser.

now and, at bedtime will cure consti-
patton, biliousness and liver troubles.
DeWitt's Little Early Riser are the
famous little pills that cure by arous-
ing the secretions, moving the bowels
gently, yet etfectually, and giving
such tone and strength to the glands
of the stomach and liver that the
cause of the trouble is removed en-
tirely, and if their use is continued
for few days, there will be no return
of the complaint. Sold by Wood County
Drug Co. and Johnson & Hill Company
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14

department strengthened a return
game will be eagerly watched for.
The score:
Grand Rapids l 0 2 0 0 3 l 0 o.
WauSau 3 6 O @ 2 l ; O 0-15
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
Local Base Ball Situation

From the present outlook it would
appear that this city will have good
base ball team this year. Hans Plenke.
manager Of the team, has interviewed
many of the business men and the
majority are willing to give financial
encouragement.
Business men realize that we'll
managed and we'll behaved base ball
team benefits q city. In years gone
by excursion trains have too often
gone out from the city-thiS year it
should be the aim to bring excursion
lists to Grand Rapids and do some
thing to make the other people remain
at home. A good base ball team, in a
measure, can do this.
The local team has not yet been
fully organized. The management is
now in communication With outside
players. Good men are needed for
pitcher and one or two other positions
1t is believed that these can be filed
in a few days.
The most urgent need at present is
d fenced base ball field. This need is
also felt by the high school athletic
teams. There is no doubt but that
with hearty cooperation on the part
OF all those interested in athletics the
necessary funds can be raised for this
purpose. The fair grounds would make
a good field for both the city and high
school athletic teams.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14

The city fathers attention is called
to the extreme lOWneSS of some of our
awnings, and signs on main streets.
An ordinance should be passed pro-
hibitlng awnings or signs, any less
than seven and one half feet from the
walk. At present some are SO low that
a man six feet tall is obliged to duck
bis head.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14

We have the Oldest, Larg-
est and Best advertising me-
dium in Wood County Use
the REPORTER col
umns and you will reach more
subscribers and readers than
by any other newspaper in
Southern Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-05-14
GREATLY ALARMED.
BY a Persistent Cough, But Permanently
Cured by ChamberIain's Cough Remedy.

UJ q ISIStOHR OUuyH, pUt TtIIHdIIt'IIy y
Cured by Chamberain's Cough Remedy.
Mr.. Fl. P. Burbage, a student at
law, in Greenville, S. c., had been
troubled for four or five years with a
continuous cough which he says,
"greatlv alarmed me, causing me to
fear that I was in the first stage Of
consumption Mr.. Burbage, having
seen Chamberlain Cough Remedy
advertised, concluded to try it. Now
read what he says of it: Il soon felt
remarkable change and after using
two bottles of the twenty-five cent
size, was permanently cured" Sold
by j e. DAILY and Sam Church.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-08

The people of this section did not
know that they were so wealthy until
Revenue Agent Adams sent an agent
here to collect back taxes. He has
succeeded, we are told, of uncovering
property to the amount of something
like a million of dollars ON which
taxes are due. What we cannot under
stand is why these taxes were not
promptly collected when they fell due
instead waiting years afterwards.
Doubtless the majority were ignorant
of the fact that they owed any taxes
at all and therefore it was not a mat
ter of dishonesty upon their part or
their object to beat the government.
While all taxes should be paid it
strikes us that this way of taking snap
Judgment ON the people is unfair.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-08

Meridian feels great deal better,
thank you. president Pond of
the Memphis and Pensacola road made
a proposition to the citizens the
other day that if they would give $50,
600. the right way through the city
and twenty-five acres of land his COM
pnay would run the road there and
establish the shops of the road in that
city. The people caught on in a
minute and accepted the proposition
without hesitating moment. 1t was
one of the luckiest strokes for that city
that ever happened. Of course the
city maintained stiff upper lip"
all along, but it did not require a
man with an eyesight with penetrat-
ing powers sufficient to see through a
milestone TO observe the fact that
Meridian was at standstill with
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-08
JACKSON'S WATER.

Jackson will always be handicapped
in growth unless a better quality OF
potable water is supplied. Why she
should delay longer in providing this
necessity is past finding out.-Crystal
Springs Meteor.
Now, what Jackson would like to
know is what difference this can pos
sibly make to folks who never drink
water. -Clarion-Le Ledger.
That is the first intimation we
have ever had coming from the shout
der that the people of Jackson do not
drink water.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-08
VARDAMAN AHEAD.

We must admit that at this distance
it seems that the long haired gentle
man of Greenwood is in the lead for
governor What claims he has upon
the people to be governor of the state
we cannot see. He is advocating a
policy that appears to be all out of
reason and has nothing under the sun
to do with the gubernatorial office.
His idea of dividing the school funds
may be all right and the people of the
state may approve of it, but it has
nothing to do with the office of COVER
nor nor has the governor anything to
do with it. But it seems to be that
boldness he has Of expressing his
thoughts, that determination go indl-
cative in his speeches and actions to
run the office without the least die
tation from others, whether he knows
he is right or wrong, that seems to
take so we'll with the people. We do
not believe he would make any better
governor than either of the other
three, but there is feeling among
the people that a combination has been
formed to down him and being brave
enough to stand against it, the people
are willing to help him out.
As stated, it looks like the long
haired gentleman is going in with
ease, but it is long time before the
first primary and the sentiment of the
people may change very materially
before then. If there is such thing
as combination against Mr.. Varda-
man it will put in its hardest ticks
between now and August and there is
no telling just now what kind of char
ges may be brought up against him.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-08
United Confederate Veterans Re-
Union at New Orleans, May 10
10 to 22, 1903.

Account of the United Confederate
Veterans Re- Union, New Orleans, May
10 to %, 1903, the Queen and Crescent
Route will sell round trip tickets to
New Orleans at late of one cent per
mile Travelled, plus arbitraiies, tickets
to be sold on May 16, II, IS, 10, 20 and
II and for trains scheduled to arrive
New Orleans forenoon of May %, 1903,
with final limit to may "a, 1908. Ex-
tension of final limit leaving New Or
leans may be had to date not later
than June Is, 1908, uron deposit of
tickets with the special agent in New
Orleans, not later than May "a and
upon payment of fee of fifty 600 cents
at the time of deposit.
This is an extremely low rate the
Queen and Crescent Route is offering
to the pubic and no one should miss
the opportunity of visiting New Or
leans on this occasion.
Full detsils may be had upon applica
ton to any ticket agent of the Queer
and Crescent Route.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-04-08

Hon. J. P. Carter of Hattiesburg,
candidate for acknowledgement. is
spending the day at the capital en- route
home from Winona, where he at
tended the big political pow-wow yes
terday Mr.. Garter has recently en-
tered the race for lieutenant-govre
and he has fattering assurances of
support from all parts of the state.
He is legislator of long and varied
experience, and if elected will make
an able presiding officer for the state
senate. Clarion Ledger.