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Mower County transcript., 1904-03-02
AUTO FEVER PROVES HER RUIN
French Woman Steals in Order That
She May Crafty Her Passion
for Riding.

A richly-dressed woman stepped out
of an unusually elegant carriage at a
department store in Paris and sought
to return an article which she said
she had bought the day before and
found unsatisfactory. The clerk rec
ognized the article as one that had
been stolen and conducted her before
a police commissary.
The woman proved to be the wife
of a man who had high government
position. She explained that she was
the victim of mad passion for rid
ing in an automobile, but her husband
was too penurious to furnish the
money for the pastime, so she formed
this habit In order to crafty her
whim. The husband paid the bill,
and the woman was released.
Mower County transcript., 1904-03-02
Don't Fail to See Me if
You Want a Farm

of any size or description, or
wild land. Have on my list
some OF the greatest bargains in
the state. | sell on strictly
commission basis and do not
"stuff" the prices. Fair treat
ment guaranteed. List sent on
application.
Mower County transcript., 1904-03-02
IDEAL POULTRY HOUSE.
Designed for the Comfortable Ac-
Z commOdatiOn Of a Flock of Three
Hundred Fowls. -

I In reply, to an interested subscriber
who asked for an ideal house to pro-
vide for 300 fowls, Orange Judd Farm
er submits the following plan: A house
l5ifeet wide and $50 feet long, divided
into Into ten pens 10x12 feet each. A three
loot alley to- extend along the back or
north side to facilitate caring for the
fowls. Each pen may have two windows
placed 1S inches from the sill. The plat
FORM under the roosts should be raised
three feet from the floor and be built
OF matched boards. Two roosts, six
Mower County transcript., 1904-03-02
British Call for Chickens.

The efforts Of the Canadian depart
.ment of agriculture during the past four
years in fattening and exporting fowls
to England have been very successful.
The past season English merchants
have solicited Canadian shipments OF
poultry on the following probable range
of prices, delivered in England: Plucked
turkeys, 9 to Il pounds, Is to 16 cents
per pound; ~ to 13 pounds, II to 1S
cents; IA to 18 pounds, 18 to 20 cents;
unplucked, 13 to Il cents; plucked chick
ems, 16 cents; plucked ducks, Il cents.
Freight on even small consignments
from St. John or Halifax is not over I
cent per pound. - zgy# t.5S 55..
Mower County transcript., 1904-03-02
STAMP CRAZE IN PARIS
! 4 -t.} .1%11 tttz tz.AJA4!Et:84s &sIt}EG j >|
co'leetor.hE hseAA eArrsanse lssals ceonpetitio.
~ with. Pri.es Prise. for ls Design. sfer Il Z
:TG.t; q U$@ New Stamps ~ = .StEa]

f The stamp craze | in, = Paris has
reached its climax ,G}. 3s3Ef8E4 - ~ ~ ...'z1
Collectors are no longer satisfied
with the apparently endless supply Of
old stamps and the frequent issue Of
new ones by governments who profit
by this weakness. {s*. s.z
The Federation of Philatelists of
France has just opened new stamp
competition, prizes ranging from 5000
to $40 will be offered, besides medals
and plaquettes Of vermilion and silver,
for the best new stamp designs. II
Mower County transcript., 1904-03-02
CAPITAL FOR POULTRY.
SOME Reasons Why Beginners Should
Start in a Small Way and Build
Up Gradually.

When one has had no experience he
should begin with the lowest expense
and at the least risk. If the capital is
small it is better to rent for a year or
two rather than to buy, for the reason
that il one buys he reduces his work.
ing capital, and should he be unsuccess-
full he must stay on the farm until he
can sell it. If he rents he can return the
farm to the owner and leave. II is
claimed, however, that if one buys he
can begin and get everything ready for
a permanent stay, which is true, but
that is just what an inexperienced per-
son should not do. He should start in
small way and make his capital by in
creasing his f1ocks every year, and by
the time he has large number of fowls
he will know much more than when he
began. He can then take his fowls to a
purchased farm and feel that he has
made a good beginning. That is one
point in favor of poultry-the making
of capital. No one should expect too
much for the first two years. Allow five
years, begin with but little capital, let
the fowls increase, and in five years one
may not have made much money for his
pocket, but if he will figure up what he
has done he will find that he is consider
ably richer and has saved his capital
instead of taking the risk of losing it all
Mt once. Nothing on a farm pays as
much as poultry, if rightly managed, but
there is no quicker way to lose money
with poultry if one Goes not know what
he is doing.-Rural World.
Mower County transcript., 1904-03-02
Green Bones for Poultry.

Green bones provide not only phos-
pilates and nitrogen, but also lime for
the shells of the eggs; hence, oyster
shells are not the only source from
which to procure lime. Ordinary bone
contains from six to seven per cent. of
carbonate of lime, from so to 65 per
cent. of phosphate of lime, and from 20
to 80 per cent. of organic matter, with
proportions Of magnesia, etc: Fresh
green bones also contain, besides the
lime compounds, some proteins, or
flesh-formers, which add to their value
as poultry-food. The best mode of pre-
pairing them 10 TO have them cut with 4
bons-cutter.-Farm and Fireside. 49,.
Mower County transcript., 1904-03-02
Young, Middle AGED and Old Men

uffering from Nervous Debility, Lost Man
o 9Sa tesnf
'outhful follies and Ignorance, producing
nervousness, emissions, pimples, dizziness. de-
ective memory, CONFUSION Of ideas. dreams
al incomprt"ncy, pain in the back, limbs or
hest, cloudy urice. ETC., render ing business AMI
lb'r ii burden, marriage unhappy, blightins
ne most radiant hopes and sweetest joys of a
api.y home, sweeping many to an early grave,
Sing diseased brain. heart, !rngs, kidneys
t other organs; Every: man who has any Of
nature 5 laws, should consult the doctor at
'nce. He has cured thousands who were IN
he last stages and had given up in desg
alton Guaranteed. Consultation sacredly con-
;ideutial and may add happy years to your life.
nD0EN WEAKNESS s in cases drains ms
vitality may cause diseases of brain, nerves,
,ealt, lungs, kidneys, bladder and other
sans A Test OF Nrine, after standing, slow"
Trains, varicocele or other dangerous disease.
+ Her"ousS Debility, Weakness, ,Dyspnpsi".
stomach Trouble of any character the result "f
Errors of Youth, which has been neglected or
improperly treated, which we undertake ami
WEAK WOMEN. Thousands endure til,
ortures of living death without knowing g.
he life and health which may be their:. H.
lclicalc structure OF the fo1nale organization
) specially liable to disease and weakness
:vc:y woman s'!ou] know how best to obtain
leajth and vitality, animation, grace, viyyac't',
cheeks, clear complexion, and all conditions IN
,ident to perfect wouanhood. No uni lca:a't
examinations. No lady,. either married. rvs
10. n"o'l 'lositat" ~ call, either alone WI
a friend. Consultation private and conii''cr' -.
Married persons or those, contem;; ;At.:-;
marriage, who are aware of physical defect g
weakness which renders marriage dsap." IL
ment would do well to call for consultation.
Blindness Prevented and Cured. Sig i,
priceless. Don't be made blind. If :ou have
Weak, Watery or InRamed Eyes. Dinness q:
Sight, Cross Eyes. Cataract. Headaches or a''v
Disease of the Eyes Ears consult Dr. d." ii.
ing at once. Be, careful who treats your eyes:
Glasses fitted when needed. Deafcss cured ii,
80 per cent. Of cases. Running ears cur,s1.
Remarkable, cares III old cases "nlc:; ..s'c
been neglected and improperly treated. II your
Consultation. free. Cases treated IN al snrts
Of the United 'ates. List of q,cstinns frc,
Address o DR.. DSNN!NG,
507 Boston Bl,~k, 1893 itascp,c Temple.
Minneapolis M;nr Chicago. IL
Mower County transcript., 1904-03-02

VI,!' st. largest. most successful and reliable
medical institution OF its kind III the northwest,
ut ~. .l.%.t:N"ut of Chrc-lic, Nervous and
'ri>n;" Diseases ..f Men and Women, Deformi-
is, e,....ica Operations and Diseases Of the
t.yos AMI Ears.
No money taken from incurable cases. If
snHr cas-. is incurahlr YOU will be frankly told
ti'a tr:t!.. and advised not to waste your
money. Al honest opinion given to every case
Has cured Thousands Diseases Of Eyes and
Ears. tatarrh, Stomach and Liver Diseases,
3i""l and Skin Diseases, Diseases of Heart,
lungs and Kdney5 Nervous Is Msn Dis
ru5nors, Surgical Operations when needed.
Jack OF development, small weak parts OF
r." body enlarged and strengthened. Deformi-
les corrected. x Ray examinations when re-
ui-ed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
THE KIND OF MEN
WHO MAKE GOOD CITIZENS

Weeks s. Weeks, the monument
men, have purchased Of e. P. Arpin
the lot and building. which they now
occupy as their shop, facing on Front
street and next to A. ] Hasbrouck's
livery barn. Last summer E. A.
Weeks, who resides with his family 10
this city, purchased two lots near the
new Lincoln high schuol building
upon which he expects to erect a
comfortable home this year. This
goes to prove that these gentlemen
have confidence in the future of Grand
Rapids and that they are here to stay.
They have been in business in Plain
field for the past thirteen years. The
high grade work they furnish and
their honest, upright dealings has
won for.them a reputation which is
constantly bringing to them valuable
business. For the past live years they
have sold and erected in this vicinity
many monuments through their
agents. Since they established shop
here they have put out large amount
of fine work. They now employ three
stone cutters and hope to have business
enough in the near future to hire
more. They are progressive hustlers
and'make good citizenS-Such as we
like t. see locate among us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
Lean Year Party.

Nekoosa, Feb. 5.-BrookS' hall was
the scene of very pretty gathering
last Friday evening. The cause for
this was leap year party given BY
the young ladies of Nekoosa. The
hall had been appropriately decorated
for this occasion and the young ladies
and gentlemen appeared in full dress.
rhe music was furnished by the Big
Four orchestra of Grand Rapids.
A bout thirty couples were present
from Grand Rapids. The other out OF
town guests were DR.. and Mrs. Simon
son, Miss Ella Young, of Tomah, Mr..
md Mrs. H. Whittlesey, Misses
Harriet Whittlesey and Jennie Berard,
joseph Fitch and Clarence Jasperson,
of Cranmoor. Dancing commenced
1T 9 o'clock with the grand march
which was lee by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Fitch. Punch was served during the
.ntire evening. Luncheon was served
II midnight. All present voted the
.'arty grand success and young ladies
Of NekouSa fashionable entertainers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
SOCIETY WHOSE AIM
is ALWAYS TO DO GOOD

The regular monthly meeting of the
Foreign Missionary society of the
Congregational church was held al
the residence of Mrs Geo. r. Gardne,
Tuesday evening. The missionary
program, as arranged the first of the
year, was carried out. The meeting
was opened with scripture reading
and prayer by Rev. B. J. TT. Shaw.
The program consisted uf paper on
china, a South Conferred Empire -
by Mrs. Geo. Smith: News Items by
Mrs. j. ". Cochran: letter from Miss
Sewell, state secretary, read by Mis-
Jennie Hasbrouck. After the society :
work had been finished, dainty re-
freshmentS were served. All departed
for their homes feeling that they bao
been made better men and women b,
having attended the meeting.
|. The members of this society art
doing much good, For example, the,
have been supporting d Bible woman
IN Bulgaria for ten years ar d are con.
liuuaiiy doing deeds of kindness fol
the poor in foreign lands The Mission
Band, an auxiliary organization, il
now supporting an orphan in Wes1
India
The officers of the Missionary societ,
are: President, Mrs. H. S. Youker; frs
vice president. Mrs. Mead: second vlcs
| president, Mrs. Hill; secretary ant
| treasurer, Miss Jennie Hasbrouck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
Entertained Their Friends.

The Misses Eide, Mabel and Arti-
meSc Marceau entertained a number
Of their friends at their home last
evening. Dancing was INDUCED in,
Emile Lambert and Bell Harding
furnishing the music. The popular
games OF Finch and Pit were also
played. Refreshments were served
1t is needless to say that everyone
present had lovely time. Those
present were: Misses MelIin, Plum
kett, Celia Mccarthy, Gertrude
Snyder, Blanche Harding, Belle Voyer,
Lizzie Bever. Louise Podawiltz, Emma
Hewlett, Emma Schnabel Clara
Hamm, Eva Cahill. Minnie Gets,
Della Menier, Caroline Kuntz and
Mesdames A. F.. Marceau and Dora
Wood, and Messrs. Hanna, Young,
Rasmussen, Fred Schnabel, Leroy
Taft, Dommick Reiland, Arthur
Mulroy, Arthur Rintelmann, Henry
Timm, Freeman Gilkey, Herman
Wipperman, A. E. Marceau, Oscar
Bandelin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
THE GERMAN PEOPLE.
This Writer Says They Are Not Lying
Awake Nights to Hate
Americans.

The people of the United States are
prone to accept every cock and bull
story that sensation mongers circulate
about Germany. We must acknowl-
edge that the kaiser has sadly misun-
derstOOd us in the past, that his peo-
pie have been inclined to envy our
commercial supremacy, but that En-
peror William and his advisers are
Strengthening the German army and
charging the German navy with the
idea of eventually going to war with
the United States we must seriously
doubt, says writer in the Albany Press
Knickerbocker.
During the past spring the writer
spent several weeks in Germany. From
the time he landed at Cuxhafen until
he sped toward the south of Europe
he never heard a word or viewed an
act which might lead him to infer that
there was any serious prejudice
against Americans. In Hamburg, in
Berlin, in Potsdam, in the Black For
est district, in Gleason. in Frankfort,
in Wiesbaden, and down the Rhine to
Cologne. the writer never heard any
remark that aroused a suspicion that
the kaiser was preparing to turn his
guns on the statue of Liberty in New
York harbor. The statesmen of Ger
many are not all a,grarians, and the
agrarians are the people who may
have an idea that the United States is
a dangerous commercial rival. Prince
Henry's visit to the United States had
an excellent effect upon the masses of
Germany, To-day, if an American sits
down with an intelligent resident OF
Hamburg or Berlin. the latter is likely
to refer in glowing terms to Americas
hospitable treatment of Germany's
most popular member Of the royal
house.
The Germans may not be disposed to
accept the Monroe doctrine at the
present time, they may even endeavor
to secure the pick of the trade in
South America, but they are not i'm
patiently awaiting the time when them
can lock horns with the United States.
We predict that in the years to come
Germany and the United States will
be fast friends, who will mutually en-
gage in noble undertakings, which
must make the world better world for
all classes.
Here's to Germany-our friend and fu.
ture ally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
MINOR LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Frank Collier is confined to he r
home with The grippe.
The w. q. L. U. will meet with
Mrs. e. b RosSier Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. ii. Wipperman and soi,,
Richard, are visiting IN Madison this
week.
james Holmes is now recovering
from his serious illness of the past
lew days.
Chas. Margerson has purchased d
new gasoline engine for his wood saw
ing machine.
Nj. j. Slattery returned Tuesday
from d business trip III the northern
part Of the state.
The west side ladies' aid society OF
The NJ e. Church will meet with Mrs.
Y. &. Kellogg Wednesday afternoon.
Harry Burt departed for Spokane,
Wash, tuesday after few weeks
visit with his mother, Mrs. +. w. Burt.
E. Nj. James, representing the
James Music company of Wausau,
was in the city "Wednesday on business
Mrs. Ernest Andrews entertained a
lew of her lady friends yesterday
Jifternoou. An elaborate luncheon
Vas served.
Mrs. Emma Dell Rihal and Edward
[. Hind were married at the Congre-
sational parsonage Tuesday by Rev.
B. j. Ii. Shaw.
Miss Daisy NJ. Slayton, who has
oeen visiting Mrs. William Keny on
the past week, returned to her home
IN ST. Paul Wednesday noon.
John Siefert, who underwent an
operation in DR.. Rockwell's hospital
recently, returned to his home in
Arpin Tuesday much improved III
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Cohen and
laughter of WauSau, who were the
guest of Joe Cohen Monday and Tues
lay, departed for Pittsville to spend a
few days.
NJ. G.. Gordon has resigned bis
position with the Grand Rapids
Lumber company and has accepted &
similar position with the West Side
Lumber company.
Guy Nash, of Glidden, and Geo. E
| Foster. of Mellen, were in the city
oday on their way home from Mil.
waukee where they attended tn,
| Lumbermen'S convection.
EREE Knowing what 1t was 70 suffer
~ - IL will give FREE OF CHARGE. Il
INV afflicted, positive cure for Eczema Sa
Rheum. k,ysipelss, PILES and skin disease
Instant relief. Don't suffer longer Write
WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Ave- Ne,
York. e-4'ol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
IAPAN'S NAVAL POWER.
Nation Among Worlds Great
Naval Powers.

In 1858 Queen Victoria presented
small steam yacht to the emperor OF
Japan. detailing some British blue
jackets to the duty of instructing the
Japanese in the management of that
class Of vessel. The japanese under
took to handle the craft before they
had thoroughly learned their lesson,
and on the first voyage, when they
wanted to stop, they discovered that
they had forgotten how this operation
was performed. They therefore
steamed round and round the gulf OF
Yeddo until the fires died down, and
then the yacht was tugged home. says
the North American Review. Since
then Japan has risen to the position of
one of the great naval powers. and her
progress of recent years has been moth
ing short of marvellous At the time OF
her war with China her whole fleet
displaced about 10000 tons; to-day the
aggregate displacement is over $4,000
tons. Japan has a fishing population OF
about 100000 men, and from this Sec
ton of the community she draws her
seamen. Hitherto she has been de-
pending upon other countries for the
construction of her vessels. but the
time is near at hand when she will be
able to throw off the assistance OF the
western world. Her arsenals are al
ready capable of building projected
cruisers and torpedo craft, and gun
factory and armor plate factory are
now being established which will soon
be ready to begin work.
Her seamen are men of Intelligence.
resource and sea lore, and capable OF
quickly acquiring sufficient mechanical
skill to enable them to control the COM
pick mechanism of their modern men,
of-war with complete success. They de.
sire no pampering and they can live on
the simplest food and sleep anywhere;
but in their new ships they have more
air, and, in some respects, greater com.
forts than are to be found on many, il
not most, British men-of-war. These
sailors of the far east take things very
much as they find them, with stoical
calm. They face danger with much the
same spirit with which they take their
pleasure, and in spite of the rapid strides
which civilization has made in their
country their luxuries are few and they
are contented and happy. They are de-
voted to simple sports, to fencing and
to acting; no one can ever forget the
dramatic entertainments on board Jap
anese men-of-war who has been priv.
ileged to witness them. Nor does the
memory soon become dim of one OF
these ships when decked out in gala dress
with chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms
and other blooms typical of Japan en-.
livening the grim aspects Of the decks
The men are adopts in the making OF
imitation paper flowers, which so closely
resemble the handiwork of nature tina!
at casual glance one hardly notices
the deception.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
St. Johns Church,

February I. celebration Sunday al
500 and 1890 ii. M. Subject Of ad
dress at 1920, 1.-The temptation OF
Christ, its nature and signit icance .
Father Corbett by request commences
course of church doctrine study
classes every Sunday, this month, at J
D. m. This class is conversational
aud open to members Of all denomina-
tions. Next Sundays subject is
Holy Baptism, its institution and
meaning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
Private Masque Party.

A pleasant masque party was given
at the home of T. E. Nash Wednes-
day evening. About IL o'clock a
sumptuous banquet was served TO tbs
guests. Those in attendance were:
Misses Ethel Kelley. Mathilda Bunge,
Eva Jones. Edith Nash, Bell and Floy
Quinn. Viola and Carolyn Garrison,
Bernlce and Iona johnson, Messrs
l.. w. Oswald, Guy Wood, Robert
Morse, Ed. Whitney, Chas. Norton,
Will Nash, Otto and Fred Roenius.
Ray johnson, Lynn Renne, Ken
Kelley
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
Sunday School Institute.

There will be an institute for Sun
day school teachers and workers hello
in the Baptist church assembly rooms
Feb. 6. 7 and s. There will also bc
sessions Saturday evening, Sunday
afternoon and evening and Monday
afternoon and evening. Rev. E. B
Edmunds, the we'll known Sunday
school worker, will be in charge. 1t
is hoped that all Sunday schooi
teachers and workers in the city will
avail themselves of the advantages of
these meetings. Bring bible, pencil
and note book.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05

James Hewlett is confined to Lis
home with the grippe.
Charley Dougherty is in Necedah
doing electrical work.
Curtis Crotteau is now employed as
bar tender in Charles Gouger's saloon.
Joseph Fisher, of Waupaca, was in
the city the first of the week on bust
ness
Mr,and Mrs. O. C. Atkinson are
rejoicing over he arrival OF their first
born. d girl, Tuesday noon.
Rex Storer departed for Chicago
today after pleasant visit in the city
at the home of w. H. Cochran.
w. w. Booth returned last night
from Greenwood where he looked after
tiis business interests.
Wilbur Her>chleb came down from
Wau>au Wednesday night 20 spend a
day or two with his parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. IL. A. Herscbleb.
John Liebe is in Madison this week
attending the annual meeting of the
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment
association and the agricultural college
alumni.
Mrs. F. Mackinnon and daughter,
Miss Mildred Mackinnon, and Mis-.
Geo. E HoSkinsUn will depart for
Pasadena, Cal. Monday. They will De
tbseut until the last Of April
The lowest prices ever made on good
reliable footwear at The Muir Shoe
o.'s four DAYS shoe sale, Wednesday.
Thursday, FRIDAY aud Saturday, 10th,
l1Jh, 18th and 18th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-05
Grand Rapids Markets.
FEBRUARY s. 1904.

The following are the market price
OF produce in the city of Grand Rap
ids corrected on the day Of publication:
Potatoes-70c
Rye-3Sc.
OatS-40c.
Corn-shelled. 100 lbs, 0Oc.
Hay-marsh, Sc 90: timothy, 50.
Eygs-28c.
Butter-1Sc to 20c.
BeanS-Sl.75 to $500.
PeaS-75c.
OnionS-75c.
Beehive. 100 lbs, $3.50 to So 90;
81 00to $500.
Pork-live. 81 % dressed S.. so to Sc. 90
Veal-live, &c; dressed sic to &c.
Chicken-live, &c to Sc; dressed, 10c
to l2c.
Turkey-live, 10c to l2c; dressed lac
70 I5c.
Flour-bbl., 1925 to $3.50.
Feed-ton. S2l.
Middlings ton, SIS.
: Bran-ton, SIS.
Bolted Corn Meal bbl., $3.50.
Lard-1lc.
Ham-whole. 12c.
Mess Pork-bbl. ,S1+50.