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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
MRS. MARGARET KERSTEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Goggins and
family Of this city, certainly have the
sympathy Of their friends in this com.
munity in the sudden death of their
daughter, Mrs. Margaret Kersten in
Milwaukee, Tuesday March 3, 1903,
from paralysis caused from a blood
clot on the brain. Her passing awav
at this time of life was doubly sad
from the fact that she had reached
that age in life when we all prefer to
live: Mother of lovely little daugh-
ter just four weeks befor and there
fore must have been the most inter
eSting period of her life. To be thus
cut OFT when life is most desirable is
truly sad.
Mrs. Margaret Kersten, wife of E.
l.. Kersten, was born in the town of
CharleStown, Calumet county, Wiscun-
sin, August 10Th 1869, and was there
for in her 35th year. She came to
Grand Rapids with her parents about
ten years ago and lived here most of
the time until she was married in
May 2l, 1899 to E. L. Kersten. After
marriage they lived in Crivetz, Wis
conSin. She was an accomplished
woman, favorite at home and in
society and always enjoyed good health.
Besides her husband and child, she
leaves to mourn, her father and m moth-
er Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Goggins of this
city; three sisters, Mrs. d. J. Hayes of
Milwaukee,- Mrs f. Pomainville and
Miss Effie Goggins, of Grand Rapids:
five brothers, B. r. Goggins of this
city, VIM. Goggins of Wenatchee.
Washington, Henry Goggins Fort
SteilacoOm, Washington: Geo. Fl. Cog.
gins OF Lawler, Iowa; and DR.. John
GoggiDgs, COnconully, Washington
The funeral service was held at the
Catholic church in Milwaukee and hel
remains were laid away in Calvary
cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
Danger of Geld and Grin.

The greatest danger from colds and
grip is their resulting in pneumonia.
If reasonable care is used. however,
and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
taken, all danger will be avoided.
Among the tens of thousands who
have used this remedy for these dis
eases we have yet to learn of a single
case having resulted in pneumonia.
which shows conclusively that it is a
certain preventive Of that dangerous
disease. 1t will cure cold or an
attack of the grip in less time than
any other treatment. 1t is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by J. E.
Daily and Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
Want to Move April l.

1t is now our intention to move into
our new office building on April 1, if
nothing happens to prevent. We have
been promised our new electric motor
for that time. our new folding ma
chine, and our new printing press. If
they reach here as promised we will
be able to move on that date. if they
are delayed it will delay our moving.
We have several contemplated
improvements that we want to make
in the WOOD COUNTY REPORTER and
shall hope we will not be disappointed
in making them. The carpenter and
other work being done in our new
building will be ready in time for us
to move on the above date Patrons
of the REPORTER will please bear in
mind the date of removal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
A Card.

We. the undersigned, 90 hereby
agree to refund the money On d sc
cent bottle of Greene'S Warranted
Syrup or Tar if it fails to cure your
cough Or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded. Nov emo.
J E. DAILY Johnson & Hill Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
Seed Oats For SaIel

| have two car loads of Choice
Lincoln Seed Oats raised on my Mill
Creek Stock Farm. L. NJ NASH
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

Are you saving money? If not YOU
! should be. Our prices will show YOU
the way how. COHEN Bros.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
block four Gardeners addition to the
city Of Grand Rapids.
E. L. KRONER
BEULAH G.. BIRON.
j. A. MCCARTHY.
Mrs JENNIE G. TAYLOR.
ISAAC 2. WITTER.
VIM. SCOTT.
d. D. CONWAY.
w. II. BARNES.
TAYLOR & SCOTT.

An ordinance TO abolish the Office of
police justice in the city of Grand
Rapids, Wood county, Wisconsin,
was presented and adopted by the
following vote the clerk calling the
roll. Ayes-Lutz, Arpin, Schuman,
Metzger, Gross, Kruger, Pratt, Lu-
beck. Otto, Bussert, jackson,
Mccarthy. NayeS-Flewelling and
Hill. (The same may be seen in
legal form
Under suspension of the rules the
following bills were allowed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
Journal Please Cory,

The American Contractor published
i'm Chicago and New York in it's issue
of the 7th Of February contained the
following item:
GRAND RAPIDS. Wis,
The officials of the Wisconsin Cen
tral E. r. company have decided to
build bridge across the Wisconsin
river just below the Green Bay and
Westerns bridge continuing the
Marshfield branch through to Chicago
via Burlington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

The bill of Loweth s. Wolff for s12O
extras was reconSidered.
Moved and seconded that the bill be
allowed at $l20.
Moved and seconded that the motion
be amended so as TO read that the above
bill be allowed at $50. The amend
ment was carried by the following
vote the clerk calling the roll: Ayes
Gross, Kruger, Pratt, Lubbock, Otto,
Carthy and Hill. Nayes-none.
The original motion as amended
was carried by the following vote, the
clerk calling the roll. AyeS-Lutz,
Arpin, Schuman, Metzger, Gross,
Kruger, Pratt, Lubbock, Otto, BosSert,
Jackson. Flewelling, Mccarthy and
Hill, Nayes-none.
On motion the claim of John Lemke
was referred to Aldermen jackson and
Engineer PhilleO.
Aldermen Hill, Gross and City
Attorney Gaynor were appointed a
committee to Investigate the adviSa-
bility of providing a city work house
for vagrantS.
The treasurer's report was received.
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS, March 3, 1903.
To tue Mayor and Common Council Of
The City of Grand Rapids.
GENTLEMEN:-I herewith subm lit
my report for month of February as
follows:
Feb. l. Balance on hand .......Sl9,7 ,741 45
Feb. Is, To tax collected for
Feb. 2s, TO rec'd brick sold
Feb. 2s, To reed brick sold
Schroeder ............:....... Sc
Feb, 2S To reed saloon
llcense McLaughlin....... 200 90
Feb. rs, 10 rec d state school
fund income. ........,........... $3.50 90
deposit ........ ......... ............ 64 70
Feb. Is, By City orders pd
including $40 900 to school SlS,359 55
Feb. Is, By balance on hand 1896 %
sS4,164 rs sS4,16i IS
WATER WORKS BOND ACCOUNT
Feb. l, To balance on hand sic, ,SsS 46
rep. Zo, 10 rec'o lnteres &c 4l
FEB. ), BY order paid b. NJ.
Vaughan part pay water lot 1850 90
FeD. y, BY order paid B. NJ.
Vaughan bal due on water
lOt.......... ..................... 405 "a
Feb. 9, BY order paid Loweth
" Wolff bal Que inspection
WaterWorks ..... 200 90
FeD. 2S, BY balance on hand Is 529 6S
sl6,SS4 81 Sic. SS4 81
WATER WORKS EXTENSION ACCOUNT
Feb IS, To reed per Finance Commit
tee sale of bonds...... ........ - -SlOOoO 90
| (No orders issued againsO
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION BOND ACCOUNT
| Feb. Is, To rec d as per Finance Commit
| tee sale of bonds s........... ..... ..Sl2756 so
| (No orders issued againsD
f,,l1
MILTON W. MOsHER.
On motion the report was received.
| On motion council adjourned.
| W. Z. WHEELAN, NJ. G. GORDON,
Mayor. Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

Mcdonald & Brooks, livery ................s 2 90
Electric q Water Co., pumping water Jan ia 15
Peter IcCamlev, expense of bringing
Christ Boeschenstein from Milwaukee, Is SO
Electric & v alter Co., pumping water Feb. 179 81
ID Gibson, freigh ght on two cars wood ....... Il 90
Martin Phyl 231a cords wood. ........... 20 60
Drumb d Sutor printing. ................. II 90
II L Sorenson 1OI5 cords rds....... AZ 25
Geo w Mead, express on bonds................ 25
+. a. Upham, recording deed.............. 75
Wood County Tel. Co.. hrs. work on fire
alarm SLIP, installing extension tee-
phone in east side city hall, S3, 3,00........" II
Wood Co. Tel. Co., telephone service for
oue Il VI
Vim Gross & Co salt etc...................... %
Geo W. Baker ............ co
NJ Martin, repairing city safe. so
National Meter Co Nash disc .............. 2 so
I j Cooper EXPRESS ........... ............. 25
John Thomas 81 cords wood ................ 10 90
Cooper, & cords swOod....................... 6S
Town OF Grand Rapids. cdger for road
machine ....... 10 10
Electric & Water O., lights for january. 2SS 81
Electric IL Water Co., Liz hts tor february 2S3 IS
lrV Henry shovelIHg snow l TO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

If we used compound pump, 80 to 33
per cent. less fuel. 80 per cent. or $50.
S27 less per month S13S. 35 or about q
cents per 1000 gallons. The Electric
Light & Water Co. charges for
5,9ll.TS0 gallons, S202. So: cost us to
pump with old pump. s165 35, or s37
less then Electric Light Company
charges If We used compound
pump we would save 80 per cent. on
fuel, S27, or S64 less then we are pay
ing now. FRED PFEIFFER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

We have the Oldest, Larg-
est and Best advertising me-
dunn in Wood County. Use
the "REPO RTER' COL
umnS and you will reach more
subscribers and readers than
by any other newspaper in
Southern Wood County.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
ERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT MoNDAY NOVEMBER 8 1908

@ You buy what you want and return Nwhat you do not want at U. s. X Cos.
 There will be a high mass of re- quiem for the repose of the soul of the late Michael Vance at 8 o'clock to- morrow morning at the Sacred Heart church.
 All members of the football team are requested to attend a meeting at D. Regans cafe tonight at 9 p. m, to complete the final arrangements for the coming match Thanksgiving day, as we received full particulars this morning.
 One of the pleasant social events of Thanksgiving day each year is the an nuaI concert and promenade of the Brooklyn Athletic club, which is held in the city hall on Thanksgiving night. This affair is always well managed and attracts a large crowd. Lalliers orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for the concert and the dancing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
What About Shoes ?

Are you going to buy pair to-day? Then come here. In the first place our shoes are better made than the ordin- ary sort found on the market Second ly, prices show an average dollars betterness or dollars saving through out. Our Fitzpatrick's and our Cases shoes for men and our Will Hams & Clark's shoes for ladies are notable instances of this fact. Our boys misses and children's shoes are all of the finest quality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
THANK SGIVING

comes around every fifty-two weeks and as & rule people generally begin that day by offering thanks for many favors and blessings which they have received during the year. We know of person who one year ago this week got into a scrap and he received what Is known in the sporting world as n .'beautiful sinner" dn reality an ugly black eye). And don't you know that fellow had the cheek to offer Thanks giving because both his eyes weren't closed. Certainly it's needless to say if that person had been drinking noth' ing more injurious or stronger than good, clean, nice tasting tea or coffee i've mean the quality we selD, both his eyes would have been not only safe and sound, but would have been much more clear and his brain would have led him into different company. There fore on Thanksgiving morning this year begin by drinking our coffee and at noon try some more, then in the evening partake of some of our war ranted good 5O-cent tea i've have high CT grade if you prefer). Then continue living that way day after day and when Thanksgiving comes again youll give us your thanks for our ''prescr1p- ton" We wish to impress on the mind you must drink the kind we sell because we are sure the quality is O.. K. A decorated fruit plate with our 5O-cent tea. A useful piece of glass ware with a pound of coffee or coal bod with a pound of baking powder. These inducements are for this week only at
 Phelan's T Store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
COMING EVENTS
Entertainments. Fairs and sociables of
 Local Interest

Entertainments, Fairs and sociables of
 Local Interest
 Nov 21, l23, 24, 25-Holiday festival under auspices of St Michaers church, Waterville.
 Nov 23.-Prof Provost's apron and necktie party, Odd Fellows hall,
 Nov 26-St Mary's Alumni associa- ton, private social at St Patrick's hall Nov 26-Concert and sociable, bene1t of St Cecilia's building fund, at Con- cordia hall.
 November 26-Brook1yn Athletic club fourteenth annual concert and socia- ble. at City hall.
 Nov 27-Employes of American Pin Go. Promenade and dance.
 Dec 1--Black Diamond quartet con cert and ball, Concordia hall.
 Dec 3-Reception and dance of Local 261. A. F. of M.. Odd Fellows hall.
 Dec 3.-Prompters' reception and dance at Odd Fellows hall.
 Dec 6-Sacred concert, benefit of James Murrican, at Jacques opera house. <-.- tgs~
 Dec 17-sacred Heart drum corps sixth concert and promenade at Speedwell hall. .
 Dec 29-Re-un1on of the class of '03 at Leavenworth ball.
 Dec 3O-Sunshine Athletic clubs fourth annual promenade at SpeedweH hall. 1o
 Jan 13-Goodwi1l Social club. 4th annual concert and promenade at Sneedwell hail. 1.>.. Jan 29-Feb sAst Thomas's church fair. ##.. .- ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
.,Bergin&So Sons UNDERTAKERS. and PRACTICAL
 EMBALMERS.

The best equipped house In Connec- t;cut. with everything needed for the business to be shown in warerooms. from the plainest line of goods to the .,os+ modern. Experienced and gen. help to attend to your wants dov ar night. Modern Hearses in b,ack and white: rubber tired Hacks; rubber tired Ambulance on call. Night calls answered by Thomas r. Bergin, r5 South Elm street. or District office, k East Main street. or at residence aU2 Walnut street. Telephone at store 6n3-4. al residence 333-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23

Children's Ribbed Hose, 5 Extra Heavy Fast Black Hose,
 usually I2c, > 8 Boys Derby Ribbed Hose, the
 sIoc pair, for 25 Ladies' Heavy FIeeced Lined
 Hose, were Io, II Ladies. Cashmere Wool Hose.
 the 45c kind, 25 Misses Fast Black Hose, were
 15c, wind-up price 10 Mems Camels Hair and Nat
 ural Wool Hose, were I2, 10 Mems Fine Lisle Thread Hose, double soles, heels and toes, 12 1a All our 50 and oe Velveteens
 to close 30 All our SI and SIPS Silk Vel
 vets, now 75 "A inch Dress Silks, warrant
 ed all silk, 4o ST Double Satin Table .Damask, 4o 34 Satin Damask Napkins, I.5O Cnildren's Merino Vests and
 Pants, all sizes, 12H Boys and Girls Merino Un-
 derWear, 2I Ladies' Fleece Lined Heavy
 Underwear, Fl Ladies' Finest soc fleece lined
 Underwear, go Ladies' soc Golf Gloves, 5 Ladies' ST and $I.25 Kid
 Gloves, choice 5o Special Drive in Lace and En-
 broideries at Ic yd. up
 Special Drive in Infants Slips
 Christening Dresses and
 Sleeping Dresses
 20 dozen Ladies Aprons, com
 mences roc each up Ladies' Tufted Back Shirt
 Wasting, hands ome desigus
 25c goods, I2 Fine Silk\and Wool Waistings,
 were SI yard, 4e Az inch Storm Serges, black
 and colors, were soc, wind
 up price 25 40 inch Satin Stripe Plaids,
 were zoe, 22 Fine All Wool Henriettas and
 46 inch French Serges, were
 75 and SI, choice AZ 100 Mohair Waistings, good
 feather tucking, were IS, I2H Best Feather Tucking made,
 25c kind, IS Yard Wide Bleached Muslin, SC, 6 Heavy Brown Sheeting, 6 Heavy Comfortables, 8o Fine Carded Cotton, filled
 double robe Comfortables,
 were SI.75, choice I. I.Io Fine Cotton Filled Sateen
 ComfortabIes, were $2.25.
 only I.oo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
THE SOUVENIR

People who have not yet secured copies of the Democrat souvenir edition can get them from the newsdealers or at the office of the paper for few days longer, as the supply is not yet >ex- hausted
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-23

The mighty army of Is, 900 900 sought
wider opportunity than was given at
home, and this is why that many peo-
pie left the Fatherland for a country
OF opportunities.
The people of Europe who are wor-
RED over the problem of American
rivalry should look around home for
weakness instead of finding fault with
aggression from the outside They
should change their economics if they
expect to compete in measure with
the United States in an expansive and
industrial way. Moaning over Spain
does not cure it. Medicine must be
taken. Neither does abuse of a COM
petltor by a competitor put him out
OF business. Arbitrary and prohibit
I've laws do not always bring the de-
sired results. Germany is trying the
latter now instead of applying ONT
ment to the spot where the disease
is located
1t is little wonder that men of pro-
gressive thought and personal indie.
pendence leave some of the countries
OF Europe. Such men expand in this
country and advance to the front
They are welcome.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-23
DANGER IN RECIPROCITY.

There is such a thing as carrying re-
ciprocity too far In commemorative
articles it may serve as promoter of
trade, but there should be no free trade
in competitive articles. Some advo--
Gates of reciprocity are extremists, and
were their ideas to be Incorporated in
to law the whole structure of protec-
ton would fall OF course we want
pleasant commercial relations with
other countries, but we Should not go
to the extreme of granting concessions
that would injure important industry
in this country.
In some quarters there is an agita-
ton for wide open reciprocity with
Canada. In this American farmers are
directly interested. OF this agitation
the Keokuk Gate City says:
The republican party is committed
only to reciprocity in non-competitive
products and if wise will refuse to go
farther and admit Canadian wheat,
meats, hides, eggs and other farm pro-
duce free of duty to the detriment of
the farmers of Iowa and other western
states. Attempts are being made to
have the party declare for Canadian
reciprocity and thus bring the farm
staples of the British possessions on
the north into competition with those
of this country. but it isn't at all prob
able that the party that stands for pro-
lection of American interests and in
dustries will commit the supreme folly
of acceding to the demand. To make
assurance doubly sure, however, the
farmers of Iowa should take an active
interest in politics this year. Especial
ly should they attend the republican
caucuses and conventions and see to it
that men whose views on this import
ant matter accord with their own are
selected as delegates. Their material
interests are deeply involved and it is
much better in all such cases to be
sure than sorry. Forewarned should
be forearmed.
What the Gate City says is true. 1t
would be unfair to American farmers
to open the gates to the farmers in
Canada and let them nurt the greatest
producing interest in this country. The
consumer would reap little if any ben
eft. The Courier agrees with the Gate
City that our farmers should take
much interest in politics this year to
protect themselves from something
that would prove disastrous. Iowa
farmers want the present tariff contin.
ued and will follow no leadership that
advocates radical changes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-23
FAvoRs PROFESSOR RIGGS.

Charlton Journal: 1t will not be alb.
solutely necessary for the republicans
OF Iowa to renominate Hon. r. G. Bar.
rett as fourth term candidate for the
Office of superintendent of public in.
struction. John F. Riggs, superintend,
ent OF the public schools at Sigourneyi
is a candidate to succeed Mr.. Barrett.
Mr.. Riggs has long record of able
educational work and is well supported
for state superintendent. Mr. Riggs
appears much more entitled to the
promotion he seeks than does Mr.. Bar.
rett to hold on to the state Office he
has until after his present term shall
expire. If Mr.. Riggs can be nominat-
ed his past record indicates that he
would prove a suitable state superin-
t6 lent. OF course he would be elect
c. II he cannot be nominated there
is ONE other capable school man be-
side Mr.. Barrett who can be found by
searching If he does not come to the
front unsolicited
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-23
THE OTTUMWA COURIER. =.

intelligence and news. If an editor
desires to publish the fact that man
and his family are going out of town
to visit friends week, he must get
their consent, or he will commit a
misdemeanor. Every item where a
mans name is mentioned must have
his written consent to it's publication.
The main object of the law, however,
is to shield political corruptionists.
They must muzzle the press if they ex.
pect to continue their trade of pilfer-
ing the public. The power of free
press frightens them, and they seek
to cripple it so that they can go on
unmolested as highwaymen.
1t was Thomas Jefferson who said
he would rather have newspapers
without government than government
without newspapers. One of the most
wholesome influences, tending to pre-
vent the abuse of public office is the
fear of publicity, and Pennsylvania
corruptionists know it. On one occa-
sion Daniel Webster said:
All is not lost while we have single
newspaper that is free. Given a free
press, and we may defy opinion or in
sidious enemies of liberty 1t instructs
the public mind and animates the spirit
of patriotism. Its loud voice suppress
es everything which would raise itself
against the public liberty, and its blast
ing rebuke causes incipient despotism
to perish in the bud.
1t is thought the new Pennsylvania
law will not stand the test of the
courts, because it is miserable mea-
sure framed to shield men who plumber
the public. The people know it's pur-
pose. and will fight it to the, bitter end
A law of that kind might work in Rus
STA, but it will not do so in this coun-
try.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-23
OUR RIGHTS TO CHINA.

An effort is being made by our gov
eminent to secure trade privileges as
we'll as greater security for the rights
Of persons and property in China. One
of the things on which change is de-
sired is the tax imposed on merchan-
disc in transportation in both land and
water. The treaty limits the local
taxation on exports to ~ per
cent. One Of the articles Of the pro-
posed treaty is that of requiring the
opening to foreign trade of the cities OF
Pekin. Tahushan and Mukden.
Naturally the Chinese had in mind
the arbitrary way this government has
treated Chinese immigrants, and may
decide not to accede to the demands
entitled in the treaty. But just
the same. the Chinese look with favor
on America in view of the manner in
which the United States stood by that
country in the unfortunate Boxer
movement. 1t was this country which
forced the European allies to be reas-
enable and not ask OF China larger
tribute than it could pay.
What the United States wants is
an open door for trade in China. This
will help American industrial interests
in many ways. The Chinese are good
patrons of American products, and
that country is market worth going
after. OF course we cannot expect
rights not granted to others, but in the
matter of competition we are ready
and willing to take our chances with
any other country on earth. 1t is to
be hoped that American diplomacy
may win in this case.