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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
The JOYS Of Fishing.

This is the time OF the year that
the fisherman and his fishing stories
are listened to with marked attention.
It is a pleasure to hear him relate
his experience with so much earnest
ness. The club house up the river
affords many of our business men
an outing that is both of pleasure
and profit to them. Fishing is one of
their most popular sports.
There are excellent reasons why
this should be. In the first place,
fishing is clean in the sense Of being
slngularly free from any demoralizing
influence.
There are no cleaner things than
pure air and water, and did fishing
offer no more than these it would
be entitled to consideration. But it
does much more, for of it might truly
be said: Its ways are pleasant; its
paths are peaceful-wllich means
much.
Beyond question the most popular OF
our game-ish is that Spangled aristo-
crat of the hurrying stream, the brook
trout. In addition to his beauty and
palatableness, there is dash and 60
about his method which strongly
appeals to those who like rapid action
in their sport-and who does not?
Furthermore, the typical trout water
| is in itself a most beautiful thing.
Be. the region plain or picturesque,
the trout stream surely travels the
most attractive part of it. Follow its
musical chickering's down valley and
you will be led through one OF Natures
picture galleries, with choice bits
arranged in marvellous profusion upon
either side. Glorious greenery,
lichened rock, grim cliff, echoing vault,
lthunder-voiced fall, bubble-spangled
ripple and mystic, velvet-shadowed
pool follow in endless succession.
And with it all the silver song OF
merry waters. And so you lose your.
self in the enchanted cavern OF
green.
The pen of wizard of word.
painting could not overdraw the
beauties of at least four fifths of oul
TROUT waters in Wood county which
will, under ordinary conditions, yield
all the fish that clean sportsmanshiI
can demand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
VOLUME Al. NUMBER 40
SPECIAL
ATTENTION
The Business Mems Association
Issues Call for Citizens Meet.

ing.
A special meeting is hereby called
to meet at the city hall, west side on
Thursday evening, May 26 at 7:30 p.
M. Every citizen of Grand Rapids
that is willing to work fer tie
advancement of our city are requested,
urged and entreated, to be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
The Club Woman.

The clubwomen of Montana and the
chivalrOuS men of that great state as
we'll are proud of the May day edition
OF the Anaconda Standard, which was
issued by the Butte Woman's Club.
The members of that club had
complete charge Of the Standard on
that day and excepting in the
mechanical department. all OF the
work on the issue of May l was done
by women. No apology for the paper
in any OF its departments was
necessary, as it was fully up to the
standard" 1t was stated, however,
that many of the editors and reporters
had never had any previous experience
in newspaper work, and number OF
them had never been in a newspaper
Office until they undertook to issue
the May day paper. The Helena
Record remarks that while the fact
last stated was evident in the work of
many of the fair contributors,
certainly not one of the women most
interested had occasion to apologize
for the paper as whole, or for any
part of it, adding: "The clubwomen
Of Butte issued real newspaper, and
not freak. Original, interesting,
clever, their work speaks for itself in
black and white. This is merely to
say that the clubwomen OF the Cooper
City are intelligent and capable and
are able to make common sense and
altertness in observation stand in
stead o: experience when they under
take to do anything outside of the
prescribed realm of woman's sphere,
for which they have not had special
preparation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
Lecture Of John n. Rich.

The lecture at the 81. E. church
last Tuesday evening, was not largely
attended. The speaker John NJ.
Rich, is lacking in some qualities
which go to make up good speaker.
His subject, "The ASiatic Question"
was we'll handled as his thoughts was
excellent, his language fair, but his
delivery decidedly poor. This can be
partially accounted for from the fact
that this was the third time that Mr..
Rich has delivered this lecutre. he
is young man and will improve with
experience. He has evidently given
his subject much study and his map
and description OF Asia were doubtless
worth the price Of admission. Mr.
Rich excelled many other lectures ir
one thing. at least he was brief. The
subject deserved a better audience
which lacked one of a dozen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
WITH DANA FOR
DOZEN YEARS.
The Third REGIMENT Band Has a
Famous Clarionet Soloist.

Carl f. Bandelin, who appears with
Dana's Third Regiment band at the
La Crosse theater May 13, has been
with that famous organization for "a
bout dozen years.
He joined Bandmaster Dana when
the band was just becoming one of the
best bands OF the army and has worked
up through the rank to clarionet
SOloiSt.
His name is now known among high
class musicians from sea to sea as one
offthe best clarionet soloists to be found
with any band on the continent.
He will appear in public for the first
time as soloist of the newly re-organ.
lied band on May 13.
Carl Bandelin is Grand Rapids boy
who is well and favorably known in
this city. The above sketch, was
accompanied by photograph, of him.
self in uniform and appeared in a
La Crosse paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
BUSINESS MEN HOLD
SUCCESSFUL MEETING

The Business Mems meeting at the
city hall yesterday afternoon was well
attended for the short notice and
Scant advertising it had received and
if it lacked any in numbers it was
more than made up in enthusiasm and
determination to organize for the
betterment of the city. Had the hall
been crowded there would probably
have been no better results accom-
pliShed for laying the foundation of a
permanent organization than was
accomplished by the twenty odd busi-
ness men, who exhibited deep
interest in the cities progress and
prosperity.
Geo. Hill was elected chairman and
T. A. Lipke was chosen as secretary.
Mr.. Mead, superintendent of the
Consolidated Company, was one of
the first speakers and he made it quite
plain that his company preferred to
find sale for their entire surplus of
electric power here in Grand Rapids.
Mr.. Mead also stated that the St.
Paul Railroad Company have receL oly
expressed desire to cooperate with
the Business Mems association of this
city in securing shops and manufac-
turing plants. He also spoke of
Stevens Point as well as Marshfeld
looking for electric power.
Mr.. SimonS, electrician for the Con-
solidated Company, spoke briefly of
the electric power that would be
available for other shops.
Mr.. Oberbeck spoke very encourag-
ing of the outlook and compared our
present condition and ample facilities
for offering inducements to manu-
featuring plants to those of two years
ago. He showed very clearly that
there was much better opportunity
for the business men to organize and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Grand Rapids is proud and justly so
OF her public schools. There is not 4
|citizen in our city but what recognizes
their worth and efficiency, and as the
school year is drawing to close we
regret to learn that several OF our
teachers are not going to return for
another year When so much is de-
pending on the schools of this county
and of this city and so much is de-
pended on the individual teacher
they should be selected with great,
care paid a better salary and en-
couraged in every possible way.
Some very wrong-minded person
long ago spread a report that teach
ing school was humdrum. Uuthinking
people have believed it ever since.
Dickens and other storv-tellers have
repeated the falsehood so skillfully and
with such wide publicity that it is not
uncommon to find, even among
teachers themselves, a notion that
schoolkeeping is dull, the master a
bore, and the teacher a monotonous-
minded maiden deserving only pity.
This is a curiously mistaken idea.
Or all the interesting things in the
world. children are the most univer-
sally attractive. So various, 90
surprising, SO picturesque, so
fascinating, SO naturally merry, and,
to the enlooker, SO suggestive of happy
experiences of ones own past are the
personalities sent to school that it is
only an unnatural aid wrong-headed
judgement that fails to see more at
fractions than drawbacks in teaching.
Who would not envy a school teacher
their opportunities of enjoyment and
of service with a family Of boys and
girls numbering from twenty-five to
three hundred.
Wherever teacher is ashamed to be
known as such, you will find that
what passes for the best society OF
the place is chiefly to blame. This
fact suggests the unique opportunity
for such citizens Of wealth or position
as are looking for chances of real
service. Pick out one public school add
a little to the monthly pay of every
one within it; but above all go to the
teachers and tell them you for one
respect them for their work. 1t is
only by realizing that their devotion
to profession that requires self
sacrifice is recognized for what it is,
that the teachers can labor single
heartedly in these days Of insufficient
recompense.
Keeping school is the most salts
factory business in the world.
Despite the occasional unpleasant.
ness, it is the most enjoyable. Its
opportunities for real service, for
satisfactory friendship, and for close
touch with important human In
terests are excelled by no calling what.
ever. II teachers are anywhere
unhappy it is the public's fault, fol
the nature of their occupation, while
exhausting. has intrinsic power OF
refreshment. Most teachers enjoy
the teaching part OF their duties;
most people love companionship with
children.
II the people will more and more
attempt to make the work of teach.
ing attractive TO teachers we shall
secure in this city without doubt what
not few people now think we have
the most effective and the most
aureea hle schools in the state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
Marshfield Liberal.

{ Marshfield in line with other
associa ations in this racing district
is hanging up an extra purse OF $500
for 2:3O trotters, has also put up a 81,
coo stake for 2:1S PAGERS. The former
will be known as the Hub City Stake"
and the latter as the "Hotel Blodgett
Siake.'' Considering the compactness
Of the circuit, this offers attraction
to horse owners which are unequalled
in small cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
Saturday Ball Game.

The E. o. z. club will cross bats
with the high school team at the high
school GROUNDS and lively game may
be looked for. Some of the E. o. x. IS
report themselves to be trifie rusty
on baseball. but they are practicing
every night and by Saturday expect to
be at their fighting weight. The
proceeds Of the game will go to the
highSchOol athletic team.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20

At the Democratic state convention
at Milwaukee yesterday, Editor E. B.
Thayer, of the Wausau Pilot, was
elected an alternate delegate from the
Tenth Wisconsin district TO the Demo
cratic national convention to be held
at St. Louis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

district declamatOry contest held at
Stevens Point Friday evening and the
track teams left for Appleton where
the athletes of the schools of no1 thern
Wisconsin held a contest. A fair sized
delegation consisting of about twelve
girls and a member of the faculty,
Miss Terry were the rooters of the
Lincoln school, Those comprising
the track under the management of
Mr.. Hubbard were as follows:
1OO-yard dash-McDonald and Lam
berton (capt.)
120-yard hurdle-Natwick.
Discus-Millstein.
High jump-Natwick.
Shot Millstein.
440 dash-Shaw.
220 ash-McDonald.
Hammer Winger and Odgard.
22O hurdle-Natwick and Nc Donald.
880-yard run Shaw
Pole vault-Arpin.
The cold and rainy weather last
week have hindered the boys many
fold but the result was nevertheless
as good as could be expected under
the difficulties.
Mr.. Youker spent few days of last
week at Whitewater, as member of
the "Board of Visitors of Normals. "
Mr.. Wilson, representative of the
Rand McNally Book Company was
at school Wednesday on business.
The Freshman manual training
class visited the Green Bay Railroad
depot last week for the purpose of
receiving view Of the round-table
there of which they were to make a
drawing for class work.
The botany exedition under the
supervision of Mr.. Oswald last Mon
day afternoon was a success. The
pupils were successful in obtain
ing a great variety of flowers around
the neighborhood of South Centralia
and are now preparing them for their
herbarium
Howard Mclaughlin was obliged to
be absent last week on account of the
death of his eldest brother, Bert, who
met his death by an accident at Bruce.
The first year algebra class, section
three was resectioned last week in
order to give each pupil more individ-
5ual work.
The eighth grade arithmetic class
have begun cube root and find it a
good and pleasing change from the
ordinary difficult problems.
Carrie Evans returned Wednesday
after an illness of two weeks.
The school has been unfortunate
this spring is losing an unusual num-
ber of scholars on account of the
change in their parents residence,
etc. Beulah and Theodore Scott have
been withdrawn and will depart with
their parents for Portland, Oregon.
Clare Dawes has left with her parents
for Stoughton where they will make
their future home and Roy Murga-
troyd and Justin Mccarthy have also
been withdrawn.
The eighth grade history class
finished the Civil war and proceeded
with the following history of America.
Mr.. Grethn, travelling violinist,
was at the Lincoln school Thursday
This was Mr.. Grethin'S second visit to
Grand Rapids within two years and
the school would certainly not refrain
from welcoming him back again. Mr..
Grethin'S variety of selections includ-
ing Chinese pieces and national airs
are very pleasing to lovers of music
and excited great applause from the
audience who would be pleased to
have him return with similar treat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-20
THEATER ALL
NEXT WEEK

Much interest is being taken in the
appearance here next week Of VIM
niger Bros. Own Co. Their engage
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-12-15

OF town last Saturday to J. J.. Dag
gett. of Grangeville. for $4,000.
In speaking of the sale OF real
estate Mr.. Larson says: 1.-THE
outlook for good real estate BUSH
ness this spring is very encouraging
and am receiving numerous letters
daily from all over the east from
people who desire information re-
garding Nez Perez prairie. Many
of them have farms they will sell
aud come here and buy and as land
is cheaper here most Of them will
have snug bank accounts left. l
have large list Of places described
in printed pamphlets which | have
distributed quite extensively and
which, to a large extent. is respon-
sible for the attention attracted to
The prairie.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-12-15
Public Sale.

|. the Undersigned, will offer for
sale at public auction at my ranch
two miles east Of Nezperce, Idaho.
on Saturday, December II, 1904,
commencing at 300 O'Clock sharp
the following described property,
toxit: 8 head good horses, con
sisting Of matched team bay mares,
9 and 10 years old, weight $500 I;
bay mare 9 years old. weight 1900 !:
roam mare 9 years old, weight 1900 !;
driving team and years old ; 3
year-old colt; yearling colt; IS head
Of cattle consisting Of 3 first class
mich COWS, and 4 years old; /
bull years old, 5-s Hereford; 4
2-year-old steers; 2 yearIing steers
l yearIing heller; 4 spring calves;
So head good thrifty shoates; a
large assortment OF first class farm
implements and household goods.
Free lunch at noon. Terms: All
sums Of $40 and under cash On all-
sums over this amount a credit will
be given until October / !. 1905, pur-
chaser giving note with approved
security to draw 10 per cent interest
from date. 5 per cent discount for
cash on all sums over $40. Every
hing must be settled for on day of
Iale. JoHN PUcH, Proprietor.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-12-15

Dor & Company is now under con-
struction. One half mile has been
finished. When done the flume will
be four miles long.
A very pleasant surprise party
was given to Mr.. O'Neill las, Friday
night. This makes the third Of
series OF surprises that have been
given to the bachelors of Win
chester.
Last Wednesday evening very
pleasant surprise party was given to
Mr. Harry Cole. The party con-
sisted of eleven young ladies' and
eleven young men. no married peo-
pie being present. The affair seems
TO have been very pleasant as the
young folks did not return home till
near morning.
Miss Irva Benniheld entertained
at her home Sunday. Those pres
ent we're Miss Elsa Wycon, Miss
Stella Calsion, Mr.. Frank King and 1
Mr.. SCHUYLER, Of Caldesac. The
dinner was given In honor OF Mr..
who by his fine imitation
1f an Indian at the Woodsidc mas
lurade ball won the first prize.
turkey. Needless to say the turkey
ormed part of the dinner.
The election for road overseer
vas held at Winchester last Monday
md proved an exciting contest. The .
epublicans endeayored to elect Mr..
iazeltine. our former road oversecr
nd the democrats, after trying
DR. some time 10 nominate Mr.. (
tickle, and finding it impossible, at
De- las minute nominal d John
hneburger. The election was one
the closest contests ever known
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-12-15
Winchester

A light snow fell last Friday
night.
Mark Harris made a trip to
Mohler Sunday.
The Harris orchestra went to
Mohlsr Friday to give a concert.
The dance at Woodside Thanks
giving night was well attended by
the Winchester people.
Paul Harris, who has been work
ing near Westlakc for the past
month, returned to his home Thurs
day.
Mr.. Hackbarth Of the Golden
Rule Mill has secured a lease on the
place and intends to farm
it next year.
Jess and Frank King and Tip
returned from a successful
hunt Sunday, having had the good
luck to kill deer
The young men Of Winchester
ire endeayoriog TO organize a dane
ng CLUB. The first meeting will De
ield Friday night at the Winchester
lall.
Mr.. Tod, who has been working
n the mill for some time had the
Wednesday to lose one
4 his fin ers. d. Lenze dressed
ne InjuJed nand.
fne new hume 10 De Quilt by Ia {
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-12-15
IN this section. Mr. Sshasoargcr
won By majority Of ten vo.es.

IN this section. Mr. Sehasoargcr
won BY a majority Of ten votes.
Married. In Ls~is,on. on D,cem-
Der S. Miss Minnie Erickson aud
Cal Parkins. Miss Erickson il the
daughter Of Z. Erickson. the pro.
ptieior of the Erickson sawm.ll.
She is one OF our mos, popular
young ladies and is an accomplished
musician. Mr.. Parkins "a one OF
the pioneers OF this section and has
good. farm and an interest in the
single mill at this place. Sunday
a reception was given to the bride
and groom at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Parkins. a brother Of
the groom. A sumptuous dinner
was served, after which a fac mis-.
lcal program was rendered. In which
Mrs. Cal Parkins, Mrs. Annie
pankie, Prof. Harris and Miss
Eleanor Harris took par.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-12-15

-. w LCWls Ids o[FNAN0 AAA9 NCAA-
nections with the Nezperce Water
Power Company and will devote his
time to his mining interests in the
Pierce City district.
Frank Marsan ha, taken charge
of the Webster lumber mill south
west of 10, and will conduct the
business in the interests OF the
Ramey Lumber Company.
Thomas Barth returned to Nez-
perez Sunday. Mr. Barth has ac-
cepted a position with the Ramey
Lumber Company and will remain
with that firm during the winter.
Heavy SHOWS are prevalent
throughout the central states, in
many places the drifts are so bad
that snow plows had to be used in
clearing the railroad and street car
tracks.
The mild weather Of the past six
weeks has been great help to those
having stock to feed. This is big
saving to the ranchers and compen-
safes in a measure for the low price
of cattle.
WANTED-To trade a good six
room house and three lots in Lewis
ton on Normal Hill, opposite state
normal school building for farm land
on Nezperce prairie Enquire at
this Office.
The largest and finest assert ment /
of Christmas candies and nuts can
be found at Whetstone's. Those
desiring candies for Christmas trees
and entertainments should see him
before purchasing elsewhere.
Will trade new 8 IA Ssudebaker
wagon worth SIPS for an Old wagon
worth $40 and balance Of S7j which
IS due on new wagon. Also four
horses for sale. Cali at third house
,outh of Roller Mill, Nezpsrce.
The pipe for the water mains is
low being laid in the principal al
eys. The work on the main pipe is
icing delayed, owing to the absence L
# water gate, which through some
Iook or crook failed to show up in {
he main shipment. c
The Woodmen Of the World, :
trough the Circle of Woodcraft,
ave one of their elegant little en-
last Tuesday evening.
hess socials will be given at FREE ,
uent intervals during the winter .
nd fine time is anticipated.
An entertainment will he given
1der the auspices Of the Presbyter- n
n church New Years Eve at the
yilson Hall. The entertainment
i'll contain many novel features, g
Id some of the best talent Of Nez- n
rec will engage in making it a
ccess. in
M. R. Bowman had the misfor- N
ne to slip and fall last Sunday d;
orning while coming out on the
iewalk from the Kamiah Trading RI
building. and wrenched 81
nself so badly that he has not it
en- able to be out Of doors this
ek. No serious consequences, II,
viewer, are anticipated from the h.
L. luz
The Pacific States Telephone Com
ny will extend its lines from Dub =.
to Mohler. A contract for the -,
les was let this week to Johnson & he
gan of this place. The poles are ba
be delivered in about two weeks
the line will be built meii-
ly. This company contemplates IN
ensions to all points on this and mis-
mas prairies. Oh
". E. Larson reports the sale Of
George Veliet place 8 miles north