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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

Plumbing out Of joint? Need some
tinwork? Ring up No. 1881 for John
A. Montgomery. AS Bond street. who
win promptly attend your wants with
the latest sanitary plumbing fixtures
and most skilful workmanship. Tin
ming. gasfitting and heating.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
To look well

your blood must be pure to give
your complexion that peculiar fresh
ness which can only be obtained
when your system is in good work
ing order. Beecham's Pills viii put
you in condition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

Art rugs? Carpetss Fancy rockers?
Iron beds? Go-carts? Stovesr RAM
ges7 Pictures? Frames? Anything
In the house furnishing or decorating
inef See H. II. zapf.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

The Emily Henderson pure white pea
seed and many other popular varieties
at johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

Some bold, aesthetic thief dug up FIVE
bnnches Of rosebushes from the yard
Of I. Cohen two nights ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

Resign coal lasts longer. il cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoyes
and chimney flues than any other coal
on the market. George W. sanborn.
agent. Telephone ssll.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

wanted-A girl for housework. Nc
les Tenth Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

Management Of ALDEN BENEDICT.
Produced with special scenery for ev-
cry act and cast OF extraordinary
merit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
GROSsMAN'S
PATENT WRITING RING

The most important Improvement
OF the age In the art Of PEN
manship makes the poorent writ
er splendid penmAn In fsw
weeks by the nse OF this ring. LIN.
dorsed by prominent college presidents
and boards Of education In Europe
and America, Sample dozen assorted
sizes sent post paid for 81. single
sa'uple 2Sc, When ordering single
ring state whether for man. woman
or child.
PENN MFG. SUPPLY CO.
li9 $, FOURTH ST. Philadelphia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

Nthtn OF btSknH. NnuHty nI 1@thnp Vs.
is, 4. Gordon. cashier Of the aheve
named bank. do solcmniy swear that
the above statement In true 10 the bes.
Of my knowledge and belief
y. 8. GORDON, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this nth day II April, 1903.
c, II. THOMSON. Notary Public.
Correct Attest.
q, G, F'lavel.
W. y. MrGrrgor.
Jacob Kanm. Directors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

Today's weather-western Oregon
and washington-Partly cloudy. with
showers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
Pears
Do you know the most
luxurious bath in the worldf
Have you used Pears
soapa
sold ell ovss the worsl
HANGED FOR HIS CRIME.

CONTINUED from page II
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The Wisconsin Central Lines

- he y2u VIII make direct connections
ell points Hast. '4s' s,''''SS -
por my further information call an
any ueKeN agent or correanond es4AA
=. 1AS' IAs y POND, Gen. Pass, AR't,
VI JAS A. CLOCK Miiwaukee. Wa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

ot Astoria. at Astoria. In the State
Of Oregon, at the cioae OF business.
April .. 1908.
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Some Inter-
estln9 Facts

When people are conte nolahina q
.Elp, Wnether on business or pleaspre,
icy na.urMly want the best serv..e
oDsalnhpie rs far as speed, cuiHf0rt ana
w,, yn,s.y y concerned. Employees OF the
WiS.oNsiN CENTRAL LiNDS are
paiu 70 serve the public and our trains
~ operated 20 as TO make close con-
hscoaons t,sCet9ns with diverging lines at al
ruiiman Palace Sleeping and Chaar
Cars on through trains.
Dnihg car service unexCslied, deals
N order to obtain the FIRST -class ser-
= w, T.,,ss ssA ne ticket agent 70 sell yOu
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FISHERS OPERA HOUSE

L. e. sELIG, Leese and Manager.
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.BREvITIES

Today's weather-western Oregon
and washington-Partly cloudy. with
showers.
Wanted-A girl for housework No.
lss Tenth Street.
Sweet and juicy navel oranges, best
quality at the right price. at john
son Bros.
Interview Trullinger 9 Hanaesty. sss
Commercial street, about your electric
al work.
Another shipment OF those dainty
and appetlzing. cheese straws just in at =
Johnson Bros
A new invoice Of those beautiful and c
curious sea shells just received at Sven .
sons book store.
The Emily Henderson pure white pea
seed and many other popular varieties
at johnson Bros
svensen's book store sells all the
latest magazines. stationery. school
supplies. musical instruments. novel;
ties. pictures, etc, etc. ~
The tug Tatoosh will go into commits is
sion tomorrow for few days while the m
WalIula is being inspected. N
lie
Some bold, aesthetic thief dug up FIVE
bnnches of rosebushes from the yard
Of I. Cohen two nights ago. 81
ii
Wanted-Two or three furnished le
rooms FOR housekeeping in nice loca- at
tion, by man and wife; no children. W
Address J. I. L.. care Astorian Of II
nee. ga
Rev. Oscar Ostrom preached at the
Melville school house last Wednesday
evening to large audience Misses ju
Victoria and Laura Anderson rendered J..
some beautiful vocal selections. ct
ed
Five Portland policemen have been its
called 10 an accounting for neglect of III
duty. The designations of two of them Al
have been accepted and the hearing of co
the others are still in progress.
Miss Amy Holmes vas taken sudden 20
ly IN while attending to her duties as CO
teacher in the Adair school and she te
was removed to her home. MissCaroline I'M
Young Is acting s her substitute. 10
lin
The steamer Lurline did not reach bu
Astoria until 10 o'clock last night, on fa
account of having to handle a large
amount Of salmon without boxes on
the trip down, the loose fish making Tia
slow work. She left UP about midnight. Co
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05
TRIAL GOES TO WOOD COUNTY
Removed From Marinette Court on
Prejudice CHARGE.

MARINETTE, Wis, January 81
The motion for a change of venue in
the Hunt case has been granted by
Judge O'Neill and the case will be tried
before Judge Charles Nj. Webb, in the
circuit court of Wood county atGrand
Rapids some time in March. The
affidavit of prejudice filed by the
attorneys for the defense against
Judge O'Neill is responsible for this
change in the court procedure and
indirectly the removal of the case
from this county.
The attorneys for both sides were
willing to try the case in Marinette,
but satisfactory arrangements could
not be made to bring trial judge
here, SO it was found necessary to take
it TO WOOd county.
The exact date Of the trial has not
been decided, but it will not be until
March. Judge Webb is one of the
oldest luriStS in the state and
recognized to be one of the ableSt
Judges. The removal Of the case to
that county will necessitate a consi-
derable expense to both sides, but it
has been found necessary, as arrange
mentS could not be made to have the
trial here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05
SHOULD BE CANONlZED
Night SWitchman Risked His Life to Avert
Accident at Stevens Point.

John Arnesen, member of the
night switching crew in the Central
yard at Stevens Point, deserves the
credit for discovering the car off the
track IN the northbound freight
Wednesday morning. He was on his
way home from his nights work, the
train passing him at the St. Louis
avenue crossing He saw the
displaced truck. and regardless of the
rapid motion of the cars he decided to
risk Catching on to the cabOOse and
warming the men of their danger. He
set down his dinner pail, and making
a nice calculation he mounted the
steps OF the caboose with flying leap
and gave his message to the
conductor.
The train was going at such speed
that it had gone nearly a mile before
the engineer could be notified and the
train brought to standstill. AS it is
impossible to tell what might have
happened had he not risked his life to
mount the caboOSe and tell the train
men, it will never be known how
much of hero he was. Some persons
now wearing the badge of the Legion
Of Honor probably secured the emblem
with less effort and risk. It always
is satisfaction, however, to know
that you have done your duty, regard
less OF the hope or acquisition of
financial or honorary reward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05
JAIL ECHOES.
One Prisoner Thinks the Place Not Warm
ENOUGH For Him.

"Probably not a dozen men in the
county outside of the jail know in
what condition the prisoners are kept
Gnere. The thermometer for days at
time ranges from 50 to Ga degrees
Farenheit, and with steam up usually
about 60. The heat is from steam
pipes and the result is the men sit
about in damp chill from morning
until night Everyone confined there
has suffered with a cold and one of
the men in consequence has severe
attack Of tOnSilitiS. The only way
that the prisoners can keep reasonably
warm is to wear their OvercOats all
the time or go to bed and wrap them
selves up with blankets. Who is
responsible for this condition of
things we do not know But the
county is paying enough money to
have the building properly heated and
lighted, yet there is only one light in
the ward and the room is miSerably
cold for men who are doing nothing.
Now. Jail should not be 50 conducted
as to endanger the lives and health
OF prisoners, and This matter should
be seen to at once. ii. E. Cooley in
county Jail.
After reading the above, one would
be impressed with The idea that the
author Of the above criticism believed
that prison life should be attended
with uniform temperature, comfort
able and well selected furniture, first
class bill of fare and all the
convenienceS that life affords Men
are sent to prison TO pay penalty for
some crime committed and therefore
ought not to be judges as to the
treatment and service TO be bestowed
upon them. We understand from the
sheriff and janiLor that the sheriff
house and Jail is always comfortably
heated throughout and that no
prisoner or occupant Of Said building,
except the one above noted, has ever
complained about the heating. To
| tlr cons rary, the other two prisoners
now in the county Jail are about most
of the time in their shirt sleeves. and
have never offered any complaint
about the temperature Of their
apartments. The sheriff and all the
employees in that building insist that
there is no just cause or provocation
for the above criticism. Judging
from the red hot editorials which
emanate from J. +. Cooley's present
Sanctum, there ought not to be any
complaint for lack Of helt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05
WHO WILL RECEIVE BONUS
FOR THE GRAND RAPlDS.PORTAGE ROAD
Adams County's Offer of $4,000 for Road
From Here Through That County Will
Probably be Taken Up.

Public opinion on the railroad
question in Adams county has reached
climax and it became therefore
necessary for the county board to act.
The result was that the board passed
a resolution granting the aid of $50, 900
to any company who will promise to
bulld railroad from Grand Rapids
through Adams county to Portage,
tne company also to agree to erect
seven stations within the limits of
the county in such a manner as to
best serve the interests of the people.
The members of the board who have
the matter in charge are now COM
municating with several OF the
railroads and prominent contractors
and believe they will find Suitabl
parties to take up the proposition.
Some even believe that work on the
new railroad will begin this spring.
Propositions have already been
received by the board from Grand
Rapids party and Chicago party,
each offering to build a road from
Grand Rapids to Portage for $50, 900
county aid.
The official resolutions as passed by
the board reads as follows: THAT
Adams county proceed to negotiate
with any railroad company TO the end
that proposition be submitted to the
qualified voters of Adams county, at
the next springs election, if possible,
or at a specially called election for
SAID Adams county. whereby Adams
county will grant aid to the amount
OF $4,000 according to the laws of the
state OF Wisconsin, to any railroad
company, that will submit PROPOSE
tion to build railroad extending
north and south, aS near central as
pOSsib ble through Adams county, from
Grand Rapids to Portage. said rail-
road to be constructed as well aS any
of the main lines of railroad traverSing
the state of Wisconsin and provided
that there shall be seven stations,
with station houses costing not less
than $500 each, erected within the
limits Of said Adams county, said
stations to be located in such a manner
as to best serve the interests of tic
people of Adams county. That any
railroad company submitting a pro-
position to this county for aid in the
construction Of a railroad, shall
incorporate in said proposition a
guarantee secured by sufficient
deposit, or the guarantee of some
responsible surety company, that the
railroad company submitting a pro-
position will construct the road
proposed within two years from the
date Of the bond issue provided for in
its prODOsition or forfeit d sum to the
said Adams county at the end of two
years from the date of said bond issue,
equal TO the amount Of said bond issue, |
and that said guarantee given by any
such railroad company shall be |
deposited in escrow with the state |
treasurer Of the state, together with !
the county bonds issued in compliance
with the accepted proposition"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05
Brain-f0od Nonsense.

Another ridiculous food fad has
been branded by the most competent
authorities. They have dispelled the
silly notion that one kind of food is
needed for brain, another for muscles,
and still another for bones. A correct
diet Will not only nourish particular
part of the body. but 1T will sustain
every other part. Yet, however good
your food may be, its nutrment is
destroyed by Indigestion or dyspepsia.
You must prepare for their appearance
or prevent their coming by taking
regular doses of Green's August
Flower, the fayorite medicine of the
healthy millions. A few doses aids
digestion, stimulates the liver to
healthy action. purifies the blood, and
makes you feel buoyant and vigorous.
You can get this reliable remedy at
all drug stores. Price 25c and 75c.
&. G Green, Woodbury., N. ].
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05
THE VALLEY ELECTRIC LINE.
Company Organized 10 Build Railway from
Wausau to PIover.

Promoters of the new Wisconsin
River Valley and Power company,
incorporated at Madison Tuesday,
were prompted to launch the project
by realization that in order to de-
velope the unlimited water power Of
the Wisconsin river valley the people
of the valley towns must take hold of
the matter themselves, for in the
years past practically nothing has
come of the franchises granted to out
side capitalists Interest is being
worked up among the men of finance
in the different towns and there is
little doubt of the success of the en-
terpriSe. The men back of the enter
prise say they are considering the
introduction of other industries that
will revOlutiOniZe conditions in the
valley. The company now has petit
ton before the Wausau city council
for railway franchise to cover this
city.
The plan is to construct a line of
electric railway from Merrill, in Lin
coin county, to Plover, i'm Portage
county, passing through Brokaw,
WanSau. Scofield, Mosince, Knowlton
and Stevens Point. The capitaliZa-
blofl fOF Uilc present mas Deen 1Xcd at
$780, 900. though this amount will un-
doubtedly be greatly increased before
Il mile nf road is built.
The incorporators are State Senator.
A. l.. Kreutzer, Neal Brown, Walter
Alexander and G. d. Jones, al of
Wausau.
If the company builds as far as
Ployer. it is very likely that it will
attempt to reach Grand Rapids and
use this city US it's southern terminus
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05

they may read future articles by Mrs.
Cross even with greater interest than
before.
ENJOYS LITERARY WORK
Mrs. Cross said in an interview that
She did not like to speak on the subject
of her literary work as she believed
her experience in that line had been
too limited to be of public interest
Il really do not know what to answer
that | have nothing to say would
perhaps be the best way out of it In
the first place, [ can not style myself
an author When | am able to find
the time, l enjoy to place few
thoughts on paper. | suppose it is a
habit that was begun during my girl
hood days in New England when
used to mark up books and scraps of
paper with stray thoughtS-it was a
pleasure then as it is now. Most of
those attempts, fortunately, did not
reach the editors critical eye.
remember how proud | was when [
first saw one of my stories in print-it
appeared in tue weekly Of my native
village. Several others followed and
then my troubles began-I sent a
story to an outside journal and it came
back, marked refused Of course
my girliSh pride Was somewhat rutfied.
and | vowed then and there | would
never write single word again. But
| soon recovered. Since then the
term refused has almost become a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05
NEW FIRM IS ORGANIZED.
F. J. CAMERON SElLS0UT TOT. ". KRUGER
Who In Turn Disposes OF Halt Interest in the
Clothing Establishment to F. B. Warner
Brief Sketches Of Members Of Firm.

Kruger & Warner is the style of a
new firm to succeed Kruger s. Cameron.
+. }. Cameron, the junior member of
the old firm sold out to his partner
the past week, and since then Mr..
Kruger sold a half interest to Fred B.
warner. who recently resigned his
position as head clerk with the
HeIneman Mercantile Co.
+. w. Kruger, the senior member of
the new firm, was born in Germany
and came to this country with his
parents and settled in the town of
Grand Rapids. When mere bow he
accepted a clerkship with T. c..
ST. Amour, who was then in the
mercantile business in Grand Rapids.
Wnen he left st. AmOur'S he accepted
similar position with Spafford, Cole
q Co., and remained with them until
1873 when he formed a co-partnership
with ID. b. Philleo. This partnership
existed until 1898 when Mr.. Philleo
sold out to Mr.. Cameron Mr. Kruger's
business career has been a successful
one and probably no man in business
IN Grand Rapids is better or more
IaVOraOly known in southern Wood
county than he. He is highly thought
or and respected, thorough in his
business methods and we'll posted in
the gentlemen's furnishing business.
Fred B. Warner, the junior and
new member of the firm, was born in
the town Of Plover, Portage county,
and he, like Mr. Kruger, has had
Lifelong experience in the mercantile
business. Since he left school he has
been in The employ of Louis Brill for
period OF seventeen years; one year
and d half as clerk in his store in
Stevens Point, fourteen years in
charge of branch store at Hurley,
Wis, and one year and half in
charge OF a branch store in Marshfeld.
Durlng The year 1902 he has been head
clerk and manager of the Heineman
Mercantlle GO. in this city, during
which time he has made many friends
IN this city, who are pleased to know
tnat ne has formed co-partnerShip
with Mr.. Kruger and will become a
permanent resident of this city.
we believe that the members of the
new firm will be winners in growing
trade, as they both possess the
essential qualifications for successful
business, both being skilled by long
training in the arts and science of the
trade. The REPORTER joins with
their many friends in best wishes for
thelr future success and happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05

BY courtesy of the Milwaukee
Journal we publish this weeka picture
of Mrs. Idella ParkhurSt Cross, the
Grand Rapids authnress, together
with a brief sketch of her literary
activity.
1t has been known for some time
that Grand Rapids had a citizen by
the name of Mrs. A. n. Cross who
''wrote things" for publicatiOn-this,
from the fact that magazines and
newspapers were often received here
containing bright and interesting
character sketches and stories, signed
"Idclla Parkhurst Cross" Those,
however, who were more intimately
with Mrs. Cross knew that
only limited number of stories were
thus signed and that most of her best
writings appeared over the unique
nom de plume 81. McROSs." AS we
now know this secret we believe others
should be allowed to share it that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-05
MoRthlY School Board MEETING.

at the regular monthly school board
meeting which met in regular session
Monday night after allowing the
several bills on file the following
matters were disposed of:
A contract was made with the
Electric & Water Power Co. for
electricity sufficient to run a one horse
power motor in the Howe High school
building for period of one year for
the sum of $50. This power is used to
operate an electric fan which drives
fresh air throughout the building in
connection with the heating appar-
atuS.
1t was unanimously decided that all
students. members of the graduating
class, who were deficient in any part
OF their school work could not have
place on the commencement
program, or would be given a diploma
sub ject to the provision that they
make up after the close of school what
they were deficient in.
The buildings and ground committee
were authorized to purchase 25 cords
OF building stone to be used in con-
nectiOn with the improvements to be
made in The near future on the west
side high school building.
The following resolution was passed
requesting the common council to
open Vine street which leads from
the wagon bridge through to the new
school house grounds:
RESOLVED; That the city council
be requested to take up the matter
at once of opening the street from
block 25 and rs to the Lincoln school
grounds as follows: Have street not
less than so feet wide and so feet if
possible after comforting with E.
RoeniuS. Make the street the extern
sion of Elm street in Neeves addition,
such extension beginning where
street now ends between blocks % and
26. Make the street as nearly straight
as possible across block 81 of govern
ment lot and across part of block 8
uf sub division Sc NV to the north
line OF lot 2 sub division of section II,
then continue line parallel with the
north line of said lot to Court House
street.
E. P. Arpin addressed the school
board on the subject Of manual train
ing and gave an account of his visit to
this department Of the WauSau
schools recently. He also spoke of
the county normal department in
connection with their high school.
The school board approved of the
action or the committee Oh Teachers
and Text in releasing Miss E. B.
Hughes from her contract on account
of the serious illness Of her mother.