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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
TREASURE IN CHICAGO.
Downtown District Is Weather
Than Any One Locality Heard
Of in Fact or Fiction.

Anybody can start out tomorrow
and in the course of half hours walk
in Chicago's downtown district can
see more treasure than ever was
stored in that fabulously rich neigh
borhood, King Solomon's mines, says
the Tribune.
The sub-treasury in the Rand-Mc-
Nally building in Adams street is one
center of priceless wealth. Money is
stored there as casually as lumber is
piled in a lumber yard.
In the department stores and jew
elry shops in State street and the
streets near by one can see more gold
and silver and precious stones than
Croesus ever set his eyes on.
In little basement in Fifth avenue
between Madison and Monroe streets
six men sit all day hammering gold.
They work with a stock of metal that
they handle as easily as window
cigar-maker handles the tobacco out
of which he makes cigars, yet many
men work for years and do not get
money enough to buy one-tenth of
that stock.
The express wagons which roll
through the streets with grim-faced
| men sitting upon the end of steel cas-
kets with rifles in their hands contain
treasure as rich as any that ever
! freighted Spanish gaIleon. The post
Office is filed with money.
Pirates have fought and died for
hot ho 4
of money that can be seen any day by
| looking into the door of a bank.
Outside of Wall street there is no
/ richer street in the world than La
| Sale from the stock exchange at
Washington street to the board OF
trade at Jackson boulevard, and the
entire downtown district is weather
than any one locality ever heard Of in
| fact or fiction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
SomaIfIand Toilet.

A traveller in Somaliland thus de-
scribes the toilet preparations of the
natives: These chiefly consist of rub
bling themselves over with. a coat of
grease, and Jumps of mutton fat from
last nights feast had evidently been
reserved for this purpose. These
nomadic tribes are very Biblical in their
habits and one remembers the Jewish
prophet whose face was shining with
ointment Considering the scantiness
of their costume, the Somalis are great
dandies and give much care to their
personal appearance. They are fond of
dyeing-or, rather, b1eaching-their
hair by plastering the head with mix
ture of lime and water. This is left to
dry on till the hair looks like the curls
of a stone statue. After a day or two
the dry lime is rubbed off and the hair
comes out bleached to a kind of ginger
bread yellow, which Is considered very
becoming ."-Chicago News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
PROF. PARLIN NAMES
DATES FOR BALL GAMES

G. G. Parlin, chairman of the Wis
cunsin Interscholastic Athletic as
ISOLATION today made public the high
school football teams that are. in the
competition for the high school
championship, and the schedule of
games IS far as arranged.
Merrill, Tomah, Kaukauna, Eau
Claire, Marinette, GAINESVILLE and Fort
Atkinson are the schools named
whose teams are entitled to contest
for this honor.
The games arranged for nextsSatur-
day are Tomah VS.. Eau Claire, Kau.
kauna VS.. Marinette, and GAINESVILLE
VS.. either Fort Atkinson or NJ errill.
The four undefeated teams will
meet Nov. IA, and the championship
will be decided Nov. q.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
They Want to Marry.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by County Clerk
Renne since the last publication:
Henry Getzlaff, of Grand Rapids, to
Clara Ostermann, of Grand Rapids
town.
Orville A. Brockway, and Eva G.
Mitchell, both of Babcock.
Chas. o. Arndt, of Albion, to Sophia
Gloede, of Marshtield.
Gilmore Robbins and Emma Thomp-
son, both of Richfeld.
Gastave Herman and Emma Erd.
man, both of MiIladore.
Joseph Kohl and Rosie Nader, both
of MarShtield.
Hans Hostvedt and Anna Rund
both Of Grand Rapids.
Emil Piltz and Jennie Bates, both
of Rudolph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
In Honor Of Mrs. Courtney's Birthday.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Courtney were
pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening
by thirty-fiye of their friends, in honor
of the anniversary of Mrs. Courtney'S
birth. After the usual greetings the
company were entertained with music
and games. Judging from the mystery
displayed in some of the latter the
time is not far distant when Grand
Rapids will have some magicianS OF
note Refreshments were served and
the company departed at late hour
feeling that the evening had been
most enjoyable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
NOTES FROM WOOD
COUNTY TRAINING SCHOOL

Last Thursday and Friday Mr.
Jackson attended the Northwestern
Teachers association at Chippewa
Falls. During his absence students
were appointed to take charge of bis
classes. He gave US an interesting
talk Monday concerning what he had
seen and heard.
Monday morning Professor D. W.
Brown (colored) of Mississippi. super
intendent Of the negro school, gave Us
an interesting talk on the Negro
Problem in the south from an educa-
tional stand point. He showed us
plainly the need of better schools in
the south.
Examinations are to be given in all
studies Thursday and Friday. The A
division is to take final in psychology
and grammar and B division in psy-
chology.
The school is 10 hold the autumn
picnic Wednesday afternoon, after
school,
Miss Anna Adamsheck and Miss M
Jape visited our school last week.
Miss Cora Fowler, of Meehan,
visited our school last Friday.
This week finishes the first quarter
of the school year.
b. B. & S. box chocolates at Shat
ton & Chapman's for your lady
friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Lively Time With Squirrels.

District Attorney Theo. W. Brazeau
J. M. Hopgood, Chas. A. Podawiltz
and Orrie O'Dell went on squire
expedition to Adams county Sunday
morning and returned Wednesday.
They travelled by team to the vicinity
of Neccdah, distance of thirty-tive
miles. All report good time and
plenty of shooting. Their record is
as follows:
Sixty-one gray squirrels.
Nine fox squirrels.
Six rabbits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Death of Matthew Meddaugh.

Matthew G. Meddaugh died Tuesday
morning at his home on the west side.
He was 43 years of age. He leaves a
wife and an eight-year-old son. Mr..
Meddaugh has been in poor health
during the past two years. The
funeral took place Wednesday morning
from the M. E. church, Rev. w. A.
Peterson officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Grand Rapids for Ammunition.

l. r. Lawson, of Inwood, Iowa, was
in the city today on his way to Athens
where he will visit his brother and
hunt deer next week. 81 ,was in
Madison yesterday" he said, 'and
bought licenseDfor $25. I heard at
several points down the line that
Grand Rapids was the place to secure
good ammunition and a hunting outfit
at reasonable prices and | have not
been disappointed in my mission"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
TO ORGANIZE SONS OF
VETERANS NOVEMBER Is

Sons of Veterans of the civil war will
meet at Grand Army hall at 7:30
O'Clock next Friday evening, Nov. Is.
L. II. Hanna, formerly judge advocate
of Wis. Sons of Veterans, F. E. Merri-
held,' sergeant major of the same
organization, Dr. E. III. Rogers and
others will speak. After the speak
ing it is hoped that camp will be
organized
All are invited to hear the speaking
whether Sons of Veterans or not.
COMMITTEE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Land Business Rushing.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Gaffney, of Arpin,
were in the city Wednesday. He
states that he has recently entered a
partnership with r. e. Swain and
that they intend to engage in real
estate business. The firm has over
1000 acres Of wild and improved land
near Arpin and number of sales have
recently been made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Performed Tricks at Dance

Five dollars reward are offered for
the arrest and conviction of the per-
sons who united horses, stole whips
and robe and performed other unlaw-
full acts during the dance recently
held at Matt Derrich's place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
WOOD COUNTY CHEESE
MAKERS ARE EFFECTED

A number Of cheesemakers in this
county will lose heavily by the failure
company. There are hundreds of
claims against this company in the
northwest. The firm has now stored
in warehouses in Chicago, st. Louis,
ST. Paul and Milwaukee $500, 900
worth Of cheese. The slump in the
market was the cause of the trouble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Special Train for Teachers.

A special train will be run to Marsh
field Oh Saturday, Nov. IA, for the
purpose of allowing those who desire
to attend the meeting of the
Wood County Teachers association on
that date. The train will leave the
city in the morning at 7:45 and return
the same evening"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Drainage a Success.

Peter Hackney and Wilson Neon
nell and wife, of Meadow Valley, are
in the city today. Mr.. Mcconnell
has purchased a large tract Of land
near Bethel. He reports that the
drainage in Remington is thorough
success. as far as it has prOgreSSed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
To Open Wholesale LIQUOR Store.

j. Silyerman, Of Hancock, Mich.
was in the city today making arrange
ments to open up wholesale liquor
store. He has rented the Shea build
ing on Front street and expects to
open up in ten days. Mr.. Silverman
will represent the National Distillery
company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Sold Hotel at Altoona.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sanderson
arrived from Algona. Iowa, Wednes
day Mr.. Sanderson has sold out his
hotel in Algona. They will for the
present reside with Mr.. and Mrs. E.
S. Renne.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Took Their Chapter Degree.

Richard Wipperman, Chas. Kellogg
and Ernest Oberbeck went to Stevens
Point Wednesday afternoon to take
their Chapter degree.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Recovered from Injuries.

Lottie Schenock, the twelve-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Schenock, has recovered from the
injuries received through a scalding
few weeks ago,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Grief.

When the postman brought the widow
only bill for her mourning gowns, she
burst into tears.
How cruel and indicate to make me
think of earthly things when my grief
is so newt" she walled Besides, the
gowns don't fiti''-Detroit Free Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Installs Electric Power.

w. A. Dawes has installed three
horse power electric motor in his shoe
shop. The power will be furnished by
the Consolidated Water Power &
Paper company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

An Interesting French discovery is
that an arc lamp using carbons with a
core of carbide of iron, will make blue
prints and other Photographic impress
sions three times as rapidly as lamp
with ordinary carbons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

The Equitable and Fraternal Union
initiated twenty-four more members
Tuesday evening. There are now
about $50 persons who belong to
this order
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
New Furnace for Church.

The new furnace for the ST. Johns
church has arrived and was installed
last week. It was in operation last
Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Rebuilding Cofferdam.

The Consolidated Water Power &
Paper company have almost completed
building the cofferdam which was
washed away by the recent flood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
WAN ED.

This column is tor the convenience of those
who have anything for SALE to rent, or who
want to buy. Also for the advertising OF lost or
found articles, help or positions wanted. Rates:
advertisements not exceeding five lines 25 cents
per week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

FOR SALE-House barn and out buildings on
the west side near the Oberbeck factory.
bargain for some one on easy terms. For terms
and particulars enquire of A. l.. Foutaine. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

EDEC Knowing what 1t was to suffer I,
L N Il Il. will give FREE OF CHARGE, to
any afflicted, positive cure for Eczema Salt
Rheum, Erysipelas, Piles and skin diseases
Instant relief. Don't suffer longer. write +,
w. WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Ave, New
York. 9-4'04
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

FOR SALE-Windmill and pump. Inquire al
Mrs. John Days residence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

EOR SALE-Frank Stahl's residence property
= near the Green Bay railroad station in the
first ward. For particulars enquire of him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
w. A. DAWES,
WHOLESALE LEA
THEIR AND FIND
INGS STORE Z.

Taps and rubber
heels a speciality.
Shoes made to or
der and repaired
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
Men To Patronize

DrChas. Pomainville. Dentist, Office
In Pomainville block, West side.
Painting and finishing done in first
class style. Call on Will Suhr at the
Dixon House. If
DR.. o. T. Hougen, NJ. d. Office
over Days drug store. Telephone 1S
DR.. J. J. Looze, Grand Rapids, office
in Wood Block, over drug store,
telephone No. 90. residence No. 246.
DR.. T. Pomainville office at Steib's
Residence west side. Tel. No. 24S.
DR.. w. D. Harvie, Office over Cohen
Brothers store, speciality of eye,
ear, nose and throat. If
A. 3. Crawford, Dentist. Office
in Reiland building, Grand Rapids.
High grade service at reasonable fees.
DR. D. A. Teller, dentist, office over
Wood County National bank. Tele-
phone No. 60. residence No. 100.
E. J. Clark, dentist, Office over
Gross & Lyon Co.'S. store, west side.
If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

| to set up at a bargain. Owner has no use
for it. Inquire of NJ. s. Pratt, Grand Rapids,
Wis. noyS-2w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

FOR SALE-Two hounds. eight months old
= male and female. Crossed between fox and
Deedle hounds. Inquire of John Bomberg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06
CITY in BRIEF
WOOD COUNTY WEATHER.
Fair today and tomorrow.

Fair today and tomorrow.
Following are the temperatures for the
past three days:
Today ma ximum ..................3S degrees
Today's minimum. ...................22 degrees
Thursdays maximum ....... ......-.57 degrees
Thursday s minimum ...............-..2d degrees
Wednesdays maximum. .........-....61 degrees
Wednesdays minimum. ............. ...45 degrees
The prevailing winds were Today,
east; Thursday, north, Wednesday,
northwest.
ED. MAhoNEY, Observer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-11-06

b. B. & S. box chocolates at Shat
ton & Chapman'S for your lady
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
307 MILES-292 MINUTES.
Remarkable Time Made by Train on the
Lake Shore Road.

Cleveland. o., May pa remarkable
run was made by the Twentieth Cen
fury limited over the Lake Shore Rail-
road between this city and Dune Park,
80 miles east of Chicago, Monday. The
distance 307 miles, was made in 1872
minutes. The entire distance was COW
cred at a speed averaging 66 miles an
hour, equaling the record made on this
road in 1898 between Chicago and Buff
falo.
The train reached Cleveland from the
east an hour and 35 minutes late. Be-
tween Toledo and Cleveland, los miles,
tho run was made in l hour and as min
utes. The grade for six miles out of
Cleveland is up and there are a number
of slow downs along the route. The
train covered the distance of 1873 miles
over the Air Line in l hour and IA min
utes, minutes faster than any pre-
vious record. At intervals the speed
between Toledo and Elkhart was 80
miles an hour, Into Elkhart the train
was but IA minutes late and the entire
time that it was late out of Cleveland
was made up before Dune Park was
reached.
Other bursts of unusual speed were
is miles between Kendalville and Lii
hour. 81 miles from Kendalville to
Goshen, Ind. at the rate of so miles, six
miles between Archbold and Stryker at
90 miles an hour. The train got into
Chicago at 9.45 A. M. on time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
Mixed
Physicians Differed
as to Trouble.
Proved To Be Heart
Disease. I Cured
Myself With DR.. Miles
Heart Cure.

Il was taken with severe pain around my
heart some ten years ago while returning
from WORK. With the assistance Oh my
brother ! finally reached my home but was
completely exhausted and had to summon a
physician who treated me without success.
l visited hve physicians some OF whom
claimed l had liver trouble, some kidney
trouble and Others heart trouble. L TOOK
treatment from all without Improvement
This extended over period OF about hve
years when l noticed an advertisement OF
DIR. Miles Heart Cure and concluded to try
it. The first bottle helped me remarkably
and continued its use until had taken
three bottles. | discarded physicians and
cured myself with DR.. Miles Heart Cure.
1t is the only remedy from which have de-
rived any benefit. have recommended 1t to
many friends as the best l have ever used
My wife has taken DR.. Miles Anti-P Pills
for headache with the best results. y. b.
HENNER, New Bedford, Mass.
If you have symptoms of stomach, liver or
kidney trouble accompanied by futtering or
palpitation OF the heart, shortness OF breath.
pain or tenderness in region OF heart, the
seat of the disease lies in the heart and not
in the other organs despite what your doctor
may tell you. DIR. Miles Heart Cure will
cure you. Treatment for dyspepsia will not.
Do not delay treatment single day.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
Or. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
STORM SWEET.
h -
Iowa Scene of Terrific lorna
does, Yesterday.
HaIfa Dozen Persons Killed and
Others Injured.
Heavy Rains Add to Danger and Flood
Is Feared.

Des Moines, Ia, May 26.-Iowa has
been storm swept for the past "a hours.
Three tornadoes. two last night and
one. tonight, resulted in the loss Of six
lives. fatal injury of three persons and
serious injury of a score of people be-
side great property loss. The dead:
At Glenwood. Maggie Biettner of
Adaza, aged II years, Hazel Wright of
Adaza. aged 10 years.
Near Buxton. Georgia Buckley and
Herbert Rhodes.
At South Des Mones, Russell A.
Knauf, aged 30 years, Floyd Knauf,
his months old son.
The victims at Glenwood were all in
mates of the school for the feeble mind
ed. The tornado struck the girls dor
mtory. The roof was torn off and with
a terrible crash fell back again upon
the wrecked building. All the buildings
of the group, including the hospital,
dormitory. boys building, custodian's
building, farm cottages and boiler
room. were more or less damaged by
the storm. The superintendent esti-
mated that the loss would be at least
$4,000. There is no insurance.
Inc IOTIldu0 near buklOIl SlIuCh De-
fore noon, near what is known as No.
10 Junction, a mining settlement. All
the victims were colored. The house
occupied by the Rhodes and Blakely
families were smashed to kidding
wood. The tornado struck South Des
Moines at dark, tonight. 1t came from
the south, but after the greater part
of the destruction was wrought, veered
to the northwest as it approached the
junction of the Des Moines and Rae
coon rivers. The property damage in
South Des Moines and vicinity will
| reach $4,000. The Knauf home and
the Christian church were wrecked and
about 40 other buildings were dam
aged. About the same time what was
apparently another storm struck the
packing house section of the town, a
mile to the northeast of the scene of
the South Des Moines disaster. The
loss in this section cannot be esti-
mated. During the past "a hours heavy
rains have been general over Iowa.
The upper Des Moines river is rising
rapidly and repetition of the flood
conditions of last June are feared. The
river here stands at II feet above low
water mark. The local weather bureau
predicts that the floods from the upper
river will reach here, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
FARMERS ARE WORRYING
Over the Long coptinued Drought ir
New England States.

Boston, May 26.-Farmers are fearing
crop failure in New England, this
year, owing to the lack of rain. Re
ports have come from all sections of
the district in the last two or three
days, and they are summarized as fol-
lows, in the climate and crop bulletin
issued, this morning, by j. w. Smith
director of the New England section
of the weather bureau and states de-
partment of agriculture:
The droughty conditions that have
prevailed throughout New Englandsfoi
the past few weeks have been greatly
intensified by the weather conditions
of the week just passed. An abundance
of moderately high. exceptionally dry
ing winds, abnormally high tempera-
lures, and an almost total absence OF
precipitation have brought things to a
pass that seldom exists at this season
of the year. There is universal COM
plant from all sections of the district
and the prophecies of the farmers are
most peSSimistic.'