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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18

c.. S. Lawrence, one Of the old set
tiers of Grand Rapids, was in the city
this week renewing old acquaintances.
1t is about twenty-four years ago that
Mr.. Lawrence left this city. Since
then he has visited almost all parts
of the Union. At present he resides
at Plaintield.
Some years ago he decided to invent
q method to lessen the work of dig
ging holes for fence posts. In study
ing the question it dawncd upon him
shat there would be fortune for the
man VINO GOULD find way to preserve
fence posts, telegraph poles, ties, etc.
lie set to work and compounded a
substance with Which he expert
mented.
~ tried some of the compound upon
some jack pine posts rear Kilbourn
fifteen years ago." said Mir. Lawrence.
epToday these same posts are just as
strong as they were when they were
cut, When it is remembered that
jack pine posts can only last three
years it is easy to see the economy of
psing the compound. | cXperimented
upon some white tamerack six years
ago near Plainteld and today the
work has proven a success.
81 charged some Ties for James
Hill, of the Great Northern, at Minnea-
polls and Seattle, also the Chicago &
Northwestern at Fond du Lac and the
G. M. & st. p. at Portage. / have ex-
perimcnted on telephone poles in
Pittsfeld, Mass, Troy, n. Y, Albany,
n. Y, and Ottowa, government tim
Der docks at Seattle and Victoria,
Canada. This was two years ago. |
am now on my way to these places.
Thus far the test has been very salts
factory.
t'My invention is called the
Kyanizer, or petrifier. 1t has been
patented in this country, Canada and
England. 1t is the only wood pre-
server that has been patented since
lS20.n
Our forests Of timber are fast being
destroyed, and the prices of all kinds
of timber are advancing, occasioned by
the scarcity of material suitable for
the purposes for which wanted. 1t
thus becomes a serious problem with
the farmer, the land owner, the vast
railroad interests, and in fact with all
interests where wood and timberS
are the principal factors.
20 the farmerit requires an in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
LOW LICENSE
STANDS PAT
BY a Majority Of AZ the Saloons
Allowed to Do Business
at S2CO.
TOTAL NUMBER CAST
TUESDAY ONLY 6lO
Second and Fourth Wards Turn
Tide in Favor of the Pre-
sent License.

Low license won the day Tuesday.
There were 326 who voted for a $500
license, 25S for $500 and 26 for $3.50. In
other words the believers in low
license were AZ in majority over those
who stood out for $3.50 or $500,
1t is plain to see that most of the
people either desired 5000 or $500. The
second and fourth wards were the
strongest for low license, In the
second low license was carried by a
majority Of 30 and in the fourth by a
majority of 43. The eighth ward gave
a majority of l9 for high license. In
the other wards the vote was com-
paratiyely even.
The summary of the vote Is as
follows:
Total number Of votes cast 6lO
Majority for 5000 license 4a
Total number of votes for 5000 1926
Total number of votes for $3.50 %
Total number of votes for $500 2d8
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM NEIGH
BORING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
n'gh Water in the River Closes Paper Mills in This
vic'nity--AccidentaI Shooting Ends in
Tragedy at PIanfieId

Daniels is domiciled at the F. Brazeau
home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
WEST SIDE
EIGHTH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL

The football squad is increasing
every evening at the high school
campus. At every practice new men
make their appearance and there is
keen rivalry for each position ON the
team. Though the candidates are
light-weights, they promise to develop
into speedy players and good team
is expected If the boys get the proper
support. Captain Justin Mccarthy is
doing excellent work in getting out a
large squad every night. Most of the
boys are new at the game and it will
take great deal of hard work to get
them into shape for the first game
WHICH will be played at Stevens Point,
Saturday, Sept. 26. They play the
first high school eleven ON that date.
The following are some of the men
that have reported for practice:
Frank Hayes, James Corcoran, Frank
Nimtz, John Brennan, Frank Natwick,
Ernest Mcfarland, Arthur Podawiltz,
Wilbur Mccarthy, Justin Mccarthy,
Kenneth McCamley, Purl Chose,
Grover Stout, Roy Little, Will Mobiles
Arthur Crowns, Harold Arpln and
Dick Crotteau.
The morning exercises yesterday
morning consisted of singing By the
school, lead by Miss Reeves.
The school will be addressed by
Geo. w. Paulus Wednesday morning
His subject will be, aCertaip Schoo
Habits,'i
Prof. Fl. A. Whipple, of Baraboo
addressed the pupils Monday morning
on "Custer's Last Charge" 1t wa.
one Of the most interesting talks gi yer
thus far this year,
The address on "The High School o.
Thirty Years Ago." which was te
have been delivered by Judge GaynoI
Wednesday morning, was postponed
to some future date.
The officers Of the athletic associa
tien for this year are: President
Supt. II. S. Youker; vice president
Prof. I. o. Hubbard; secretary, Charlie,
Nash: treasurer, John Brennan.
Miss Brahany's physical cultur,
class, which meets every Afternoon
from 4 to 5 O'Clock in the gymnasium
is becoming very popular. Mis-
Brahany has informed the youn,
ladies that they will be given trainin,
on the running track in short time
The high school students are look
ing forward to the base ball gam
which will be played between tn,
city and county officials and III,
editors and printers Of the REPORTED
and Tribune Saturday afternoon a
$3.50 o'clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
APPOINTED MEMBER OF
VISITING COMMITTEE

a letter was received yesterday by
Supt. II. S. Youker from State Surt,
G. D. Cary stating that he had been
appointed a member of the visiting
committee Of the Whitewater Normal
school. The committee is made up
of the following: Prof. a. w. Burr,
chairman, Beloit: Supt. H. S. Youker,
Grand Rapids; Prin. a. nj. Olson,
Kaukauna.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
Vote BY Wards,
DESIRES TO IMPROVE
TEACHING OF ENGLISH
State Superintendent and Assistant Start
on Campaifn.

State Superintendent Cary with the
assistance of State High School H.
spect0r F. e. Doty, has started a
campaign in the high schools of Wis
conSin, the purpose of which is to in.
prove the teaching of English in the
schools Of the state. A bulletin of
inquiry has been received in the city
which is for the purpose of getting
accurate information regarding the
language instruction given in the
schools, Subsequent to the receipt Of
the information desired a system of
improvement will be evolved and
efforts made to raise the standard of
English teaching IN secondary schools.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
ENROLMENT IN
CITY SCHOOLS
Large Increase Over Last Year.
Total at Presen. is I,O54--
Last Year, sO7.
FOOT BALL TEAM SHOWS
MUCH INTEREST IN WORK
Other Happenings at the Lincoln
High School This
Week.

The enrolment in the public
schools so far this year Is 1854 as against
9O7 for last year. The attend ance
will undoubtedly be increased before
the end.
The following tabulated enrolmen t
for the years 10000 and 19O2-'O3 has
been prepared by Superintendent Ell.
S. YOuker:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18

The team is composed of the follow
ing: w. J. Corcoran, catcher; Archie
Barrett, 1st base; Chas. Bebeau, short
stop; Alex Bandeline, pitcher; Bert
Mclaughlin, left field: Egbert Bange,
right field; Dick Smith, center field;
Paul Love, End base: Fred Bunge, 3rd
base.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
CARLOAD OF PEACHES.

A. Wolff. fruit dealer near Cohen's
will have carload of fine Michigan
peaches on Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday. This will be your best op-
pOrtunity to buy literally for preserv-
ing and picking. Leave your order by
'phone or call personally and make
your selection. The Shrewd buyers
need no further invitation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18
FATHER=IN=LAW BRINGS
SON=IN=LAW TO GRIEF
Frank Navidonski Assaults John Krumrie
for Relatives Sake.

Too much father-in-law was the
cause of Frank Navidonski, of Seneca
coming to grief Wednesday. He and
his father-in-law, John Preiss, were in
a west side saloon when John Krumrie
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-09-18

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The Lamar register., 1903-01-28
CHURCH BROS.

ture of each and every performance.
His new songs "Molly Bawn" mo
reen NY Noreen," "A Daughter of
Ireland" being particularly catching.
The New York aud Chicago Press in
voicing its opinion Of Mr.. Smiths
ability, compares his as qualified to
an unlimited degree to cope with
many of our Irish comedians. In
"The Game Keeper" Mr.. Smith has
an exceptionally good vehicle for the
display of his natural ability, and it
goes without saying that the young
man is on fair road to q we'll filed
purse, his financial returns thus far
this season have netted him . neat
sum for his labor. Reserved seats
on sale, so cents any part of the
house.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28
Killed Uuder tho Engine.

James Sharkey was run over by
an engine, near the depot, about six
o'clock Sunday morning. No di-
rect information as to how he got
under the engine could be obtained,
but the supposition is that while
under the influence of liqur he crawl
ed under the ash box for the pur-
pose of warming himself and drop
ped asleep. He was seen standing
on the depot platform drinking out
Of bottle by the trainmen when
the train came in, and was not seen
again until found dead on the track
There being no coroner in the
county, H Frey, justice Of the peace
was notified of the accident. After
visiting the scene OF the accident
and making thorough e1amins.
ton of all the parties at the depot,
also examining the trainmen under
oath, Mr.. Frey considered coroner's
jury unnecessary as no one could be
blamed for the accident.
Sharkey was a native of Ireland
aud came to this country about
nineteen years ago-Bent County
Democrat
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28
Reporting Up-to-Dats.

This is how an accomplished 30
ciety reporter on q Dakota paper
gives it's readers an idea Of a soires
with a description of the costumes
worn by the ladies of the party.
Miss Mary Monroe, red frock,
white sack, and hair punched; Miss
May Lstoke, yellow dress and high
heeled slippers; Miss Marion Will
loughby, some kind of thin stuff,
white and tied with blue tape, hair
fri1zed; Miss Jennie Murchison,
black clothes and feather in her
hair; Miss Ella Waxford, red hsir
and gray suit, fiat in front and stuck
out behind; Miss Pauline Talley,
bigger'n q tub, and dressed TO the
top branch-she had q velvet outfit
mile long, and sixteen rows Of but
tons on her gloves-her hair was
dead yellow, and tied up like bun,
and had lot Of vegetables in it;
Miss Florence Ross, green dress,
tipped rod velvet, and hoisted up at
the side with white checkrein; Miss
Winnie Hammerly, white neck work
with red stresks, walked with q limp
and hair frescoed.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28

might be necessary after all, to re-
turn to the Nicaragua route or aban-
don the canal project altogether.
While the Panama route is in many
respects to be preferred to the one
terough Nicaragua, the difference in
its favor would not have been great
enough to justify the United States
in submitting to extortlonate de-
mands from Colombia.
Fortunately everything has been
settled and the two nations have
reached an agreement. The exact
terms Of the treaty haye not been
made public, but it may be depend
ed upon that the United States has
secured enough concessions to justi
fly 1t in clinging to the Panama
route.
1t will be necessary for the senate
to ratify the treaty, but it is probable
that little opposition will be encoun
tered in that body. The opposition
displayed to the adoption of the Pan
anna route will hardly be asserted
against the ratification of treaty es-
sentisl to the construction of the ca.
nal. The friends OF the canal pro.
ject in the senate would rather see
the Panama route utilized than for
the enterprise to be abandoned en-
tirely, it matters not how much they
may have preferred the Nicaragua
proposition.
As soon as the treaty is ratified
the way will be cleared to begin &C
tive work on the canal. The French
company has accomplished great
deal, but work under American sup
ervision will proceed more rapidly
because there will be no lack of cap
ital with which to purchase material
and supplies and to hire the necess
ary labor. American engineers are
rapid workers, and it will not take
long 70 produce . notable change in
the canal situation on the isthmas az
soon as they begin work.
Ths United States will have juris
diction over the canal and strip of
adjacent ground on either side for q
long term of years without, however,
interfering with the sovereignty of
Colombia. This will give the Amer
leans all the authority they will
need.-Exchanges.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28

many will possibly receive two skiffs
and dory. England a canal boat
and a fiat bottomed scow and Italy
a raft The fleets returning home
with the "spoils of war" will look
like they had been plunderin9 fish :
ing village. If matters 20 on some
of the fleet may not return home.
Venezuela is quite sportsman her
self and her favorite game seems to
be Panthers. s.-Exchange.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28
Doesn't Need Our Help.

Question in mental arithmetic! If
three German war vessels can't ST.
lence an antiquated Venezuelan fort
il three days, how many days will it
take Admiral Dewey to silence the
entire German navys We do not
anticipate the near prospect of 80
luton of this problem by physical
demonstration, but mathematics are
an excellent discipline for the mental
faculties. The gallant defense of
Fort San Carlos Is evidence that war
ION the old Spanish main" is not a
picnic. Venezuela was discovered
and settled in 1498, and its inhabi
tants have been fighting ever since.
An apprenticeship of 300 years makes
them very good at it. With pock
etful Of red peppers, a cup of coffee
and belt of cartridges barefooted
Venezuelan mestizo is as much in
his element as Daniel Boone in the
Kentucky woods. He doesn't mind
shooting at all. Deprived of foreign
enemies, the Venezuelans kill each
other. They will prove tougher
nut than the Beers were to Great
Britain, whom it cost 81, 200, 900, 900
to subdue. Since the kaiser has
heard Of Admiral Scheder's failure
to overcome Fort San Carlos after
three days terrific bombsrdment, we
may expect those moustachios of his
to curl up 80 that their ends will
meet across the bridge of his nose
That will spoil their contrived sem
blance to the wings of the imperial
eagle. The blockade of the ''allies"
is going badly in every way. With
Fort Rudyard Kipling pouring a
CALLING fire into the rear, dissensions
at home, and the shadow Of the great
republic of the North darkening the
sky-and growing blacker-the ar
NADIA may wish itself safely back in
familiar harbor. A "prize court"
has been formed by the "allies."
When the awards are made Ger
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28

the darkness comes the dawn. All
honor to the republican members OF
the house who stood firm for party
and principle and whose skirts are
clear OF democratic taint! All honor
to the republican members of the
senate, and their party associates
who left their homes and came here
ready to act at the call of duty! The
great mass Of republicans in the
state are beginning to understand
the situation and the party treach-
cry of which many Of even the fu'
sion republican members were the
dupes. The lesson Of to day will
not be lost, aud the party, purified
and strengthened, will guard forever
hereafter against the presence OF
traitors in its citadel.
"For myself I have not tho slight
est sense Of personal disappoint-
ment, nor do cherish rancour TO-
wards anybody. My first vote was
cast in Colorado more than 80 years
ago. was q republican then, and
have been since. was a republi.
can in '96. I am . republican in
1908, and shall always remain Col
orado republican. I have an abid
ing and indestructible faith in the
principles and teachings Of the party
and in the wisdom and fairness and
judgment of its members in Colora-
do. In this hour of party shame
and humiliation, see in tho heavens
only the day star of hope.
Epwp. U. WoLcorr."
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28
Tho canaiTreasy.

It is with much satisfaction that
the country has learned that the
treaty with Colombia in regard to
the Panama canal has at last been
signed and that matters have been
placed upon satisfactory basis.
For tune the Colombian govern
ment stood out 80 strongly for terms
to which the United States could not
we'll agree that it looked as if i.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28

Thos. J Smith in "rhe Game
Keeper" after having played to
standing room only in New York
and Chicago comes to the opera
house Monday, Feb. 2nd for one
night only. This clever comedian
and singer has met with the most
Aattering praise of press and public
alike wherever he has appeared. His
sweet singing voice in rendition Of
his own song tomp itions is fea-
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28
COUNTY Notes.


From the Holly ChieftainI
]. g. Christopher had his tract Of
land laid out in lots and plated this
week as q new addition to Holly.
Miss Luch Novels, teach or Of the
9th and 7th grades, is suffering from
an attack of grip. Arthur Hanson
taught her school Tuesday and Oh
Wednesday Miss Fanny Phillips
took charge and has been teaching
it since.
j. 9. Newman met with painful
accident while running the job press
in the Chieftain office Monday. In
trying to straighten a paper while
the press was in motion the second
and third fingers of his right hand
wore caught and badly mashed, one
of the bones of the third finger be,
ing broken. He has taken a lsyoff
until he can again use his hand.
(From tho Granada Times.]
John Mock is building an addition
to his residense in the north part of
town. This is the first of the con-
templated improvements to be begun
this year.
D. H. Wagner, of Lamar, has pur
chased the barber outfit of r. G.
Borum and will continue the business
at the old stand. Mr.. Borum has
taben a position with A. E. Donald
son, near Albany.
E. 8. Darrough is still ballng, car
ing and shipping hay from this poins.
Up to the present time, he has ship
ped % cars, all of which went west.
With beets, csntaloupes, cattle, hay
and grain produced in the quantities
they are here, shipments never cease
Aug. F. Buck, who was manager
of the Buffalo Fancy Cantaloupe
Growers Union last year, reports
that the average receipts of the
growers in the Union were 81 cents
per standard crate. Pony crates
brought an average of 43 cents.
These prices are net. Mr.. Buck re-
ports one grower as receiving $780,
As for the melons grown on 10 acres.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28

One Minute Cough Cure
Fer Cou0lhs, ceSds anA Cr0oq.
The Lamar register., 1903-01-28

From the Holly ChieftainI
j. g. Christopher had his tract o
land laid out in lots and plated thi
week as . new addition to Holly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-21
Old Relics.

EDITOR BANNER:-I saw In your
items few days since an article from
Chas. G. Ashby regarding old relics,
In speaking of canned fruit, | have
can of plumbs which was canned by
my mother in Mass. the tree on which
they grew has been cut down over 2S
years. The fruit has been canned
over 30 years. AS for periodicals he
can beat me a little, although | have
few copies of the Hampshire Ga
zette" Northampton Mass y that
date down near the thirties | have
looked them over little but ] can't
find anything about the strike
nor Marconi. | am in possession of a
bundle of letters which were written
to my Grandmother She would be
about l25 years old il living, they were
written long before envelopes or
stamps were known of. They date in
the 0s, 40's and some in the 2O's.
Two are dated March 1920 and Sept.
1920. The paper used is all qualities,
sizes, shapes and colors folded in odd
ways TO about the size of small en-
velope having a vacant space for the
address and sealed with the little red
sealing wafer, for which purpose they
were always kept.
1t appears the postage was usually
paid by the person who took the mai
from the Post Office, for when it was
paid by the sender, it would be mark
ed postage paid" if not paid, moth
ing was said, but in either case the
amount was always signiiied by large
figures at top OF right hand corner
The amount of postage varied, some
l5c and 20c but the greater part OF il
was % cents. The post mark was
always written in a scrawling man
ner at top Of left hand corner of the
package. Some of these unique forms
of conversation was received by B. f
Halls father and passed to his moth
er for further inspection, she, living
with my father, hence my possession
of the writing
CLARENCE ID. HALL.
Chicago, May Is, 1903
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-21

Moved by Aid Demorest seconded by Aid.
Chre that the bond Of w. Andrew Dutt s
Health Ofricer and ty Physician with w. j..
Wilson as surety be accepted and approved,
VII ch motion prevailed Yeas. Aid Smith, Hud-
son, Chaye, Clark, Fisher, Demorest, (el nays
none.
Application OF Geo Wiley for Marshal read
Withdrawal Of M. c. Green for position of
M irshal read.
Moved by Aid. Chave seconded by Aid. Hud
son that Aid Smith and Demorest act as tellers
for the election OF marshal, poor com water
com and street com which motion prevailed.
Yeas, Aid Smith Hudson, Chave, Clark, Fisher
Demorest (6I nays none
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-21
st ballot w. w. Mitchell T. Mart shannon J.,

LIST ballot w. w. Mitchell 4, Mart shannon I,
Geo Wileyi
w. W. Mitchell was declared elected 10 the
office OF Marshal, Poor Com. and Water Com.
Resullof ballot for the once OF Street Com.
list ballot Myron G cen 4. j. T. Angel !.
Myron c. Green was declared elected TO the
office OF Street Commissioner
Mayor appointed Edwin Riker night watch
Moved by Aid Hudson seconded by Aid Smith
that the appointment OF Edwin Riker a. night
watch be cor iirmed which motion prevailed
Yeas, Aid smith. Hudson, Chave, Clark, Fisher
Demorest (6) nays none
Moved ny Aid Clarke seconded bv Chave
that the Mayor ana Clerk be authorized To Dor
row $500 for the street fund which motion pre-
vailed, Yeas Aid. Smith, Hudson, Chave, Clark
Fisher Demorest (6) nays none.
Moved by Aid Fisher seconded by Aid Chave
that the following bills be allowed and orders
drawn for came which motion prevailed Yeas,
Aid smith, Hudson, Chave, Fisher Demorest,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-21
* Weak
Stomach

Indigestion is often caused by over
eating. An eminent authority says
the harm done thus exceeds that from
the excessive use OF alcohol. Eat all
the good food you want but don'tover
load the stomach. A weak stomach
may refuse to digest what you eat.
Then you need q good digestant like
Kodol, which digests your food with.
out the stomach's aid. This rest and
the wholesome tonics Kodol contains
soon restore health. Dieting unneces-
sary. Kodol quickly relieves the feel
ing Of fitness and bloating from
which some people suffer after meals.
Absolutely cures indigestion.
kOdoI Natures Tonic.
Prepared only by Z. @. DEWITT & 90. Chicago
The q. bottle ontains2 ~ times the soc. size.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-21

Spring laziness, legs ache, back ache
feel tired, no ambition, no appetite, all
run down feeling. Rocky Mountain
Teaputs new life into your body; you
feel good all over 30 cents. Council
Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-05-21

When doctors fail try Burdock
Il God Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, con
stipation; invigorates the whole sys
tom