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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
DOWNFALL OF
J. P. QUINN
Former University Student Sent
Out Of Town for BEING
a Tramp.
HAS HELD CITY
OFFICE AT EAU CLAIRE
Mother Fails in Efforts to Re.
form Him--Went to
independence.

Chief of Police Garrihee passed THE
REPORTER office yesterday morning in
company with tramp. He was taking
him to the Green Bay depot to show
him the way to Independence.
The tramp's name was ]. P. Gum.
He is well educated, having attended
the university for several years and is
we'll known by many of the profes.
Sional men of this city.
The cause of his down fall is strong
drink.
Gum formerly lived at Eau Claire
and is said to have held a city office
there in 1895-1896. He has also held a
government position.
His mother lives at Eau Claire.
She has done all In her power to save
her son, but her efforts have proven
useless.
Gum came to this city Sunday and
was given nights lodging in the
city Jail. He said that he wanted a
ticket to Independence, where he had
a brother who was practicing medi-
cine.
Mayor Wheelan telegraphed Gums
mother at Eau Claire and received in
substance the following reply:
'"If my boy is sick, will pay all
expenses; il not, do what you will
with him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
SUCCESSFUL CONCERT AT
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

The concert given at the First Con-
gregational church, Friday evening,
March 4. was we'll patronized and
proved to be great success. The
church was filled with an appreciative
audience. The following program
was rendered.:
Oyerture-Bridal Rose. Lavallee
Lamberts Orchestra
Solo-The Forbidden Song .Gastaldon
Miss Laura Venner Briggs
Reading-The Habitant.................. Drummond
Mrs. Emma Brundage
Duet-Tell me will my dream come true Selected
Mrs. PurneI and Miss Briggs
Violin Solo-Sans Wenawski
Mr.. Simons
INTERMIssIoN
March-The Burning of Rome.....-..E, T. PAUL.
Lambert's Orchestra
Solo-Just for Today. From Opera ''Viceroy'
Miss Laura Venner Briggs
Reading-A Clever Stratagem Holmes
Miss Mary Brahany
Euphonium Solo-A Simple Confession. Phone
Mr.. Simons
Soprano Selected
Miss Briggs
The audience was united in the
expressions of pleasure at the excel
lent rendition of each number on the
program. Miss Briggs, of Merrillan,
was heartily encored at each appear
ance and left a favorable impression
with her audience. She has a sweet
voice and responded to the encores
each time. Miss Briggs also took part
in duet with Mrs. Purnell, of Mer-
rillan, which was certainly cordially
received. The readings by Mrs.
Emma Brundage and Miss Mary
Brahany were heartily encored and
excellent in every particular. L. H.
Simons in his violin and euphonium
solos was in popular favor as he
always is. Lambert's orchestra cer-
tainly comes in for goodly share OF
compliments in the rendition Of
''The Bridal Rose" and "The Burning
Of Rome" The entertainment, taken
as whole, was one of the best ever
given in the Congregational church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08

ia Grand Rapids in 1865, at the close
of the war, where they ever since
resided.
He served as a marine in the
Mexican war. Before his marriage
he travelled a great deal in the
United States. Since his arrival in
Grand Rapids he was mason by trade
and followed this up to the time of
his death.
He leaves wife and five children,
three daughters and two son. to mourn
his death. They are, Mrs. Lucian
Berard, Mrs. M. Mccarthy, both of
Grand Rapids, and Mrs. FL. G. Smith,
of Pierre, South Dakota, and Charles
and George Howe, of Montana.
The funeral services occurred Mon
dav morning at the Catholic church,
Father Van Rossmalen officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Notice of Annual
School Meeting.

Agreeable to section article Grand Rapids charter
tanning to Schools hereby
meeting Grand Rapids school
missones and transact
before it will be held the Howe high school building
the second ward of the Grand Rapids Monday
700 o'clock m.
First ward Commissioner E. P. Arpn
expires April g. 1904
Second ward-Commssoner to succeed P Horton
expires April g. 1904.
Third ward Commissioner to succeed L.
expires April 9, 1904
ward-Commissoner E.
expires April g. 1904
Fifth Commissioners to succeed E. Griffith ong
fill by the resignation
term.) The expire April 8, 1904
Sixth wardCommissione to succeed A. c. Otto
expires April 8, 1904
Seventh ward-Commissioner M term
April 9, 1904
Eighth Commissioners succeed Dr. A. Ridgman ong
and A Mcmillan Short expire
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Colds Cause Pneumonia.

A most remarkable case of a cold
deep-seated on the lungs causing
pneumonia is that of Mrs. Gertrude e.
Fenner, Marion, Ind. who was entirely
cured. She says: 1.-THE coughing and
straining so weakened me that l ran
down in weight from 14S to 90 pounds.
I tried number of remedies to no
avail until used One Minute Cough
Cure. Four bottles Of this wonder
full remedy cured me entirely of the
cough, strengthened my lungs and
restored me to my normal weight,
health and strength" Sold by Wood
County Drug Co. and Johnson & Hill
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
THINK CAPITOL SHOULD
GO TO GRAND RAPIDS

eft the state capitol is to be moved
why not bring it somewhere near the
center of the state. Oshkosh or
Grand Rapids would suit us. Both are
good sized cities and have excellent
railroad facilities. s.''-Manawa Advo-
cate.
eff the state capitol is to be
removed from Madison, it tshould go to
Grand Rapids, the only city in the state
near the geographical center that is
blest with four lines of railroad,
making it accessible from all parts of
the state alike. Will Grand Rapids
get up and hustle for it?'-Ripon
Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Hobbs Sent from City.

Chief of Police Garrihee gave Ernest
Hobbs four hours notice yesterday to
leave the city. Hobbs has been more
or less of a nuisance to the police since
he came to this city two years ago. He
has been arrested number of times
and has always promised to reform.
His mother, who lives in Iowa, has
sent him money for his support from
, time to time and this he has spent for
strong drink. Hobbs claimed to be a
registered pharmacist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
MORE PRESENTS FOR THE
REPORTERS LEAP YEAR COUPLE
CONDITIONS OF REPoRTER.S LEAP
YEAR WEDDING.

(1) After the lady has proposed
she must appear before a notary
public and affirm that she has
made the proposal without the as
sistance OF the man in question.
~ The proposal must be made
after February % and not later
than March 81.
(3) The wedding must take
place within three months after the
proposal.
az No one connected with THE
REPORTER is eligible to compete
in this contest.
~ The applications for this
contest must be sealed and ad-
dressed to the WooD COUNTY
REPORTER not later than March
81.
(6) The first bonafide applicant
will be entitled to the wedding
gifts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
MAN THAT CITIZENS
SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR

A man believed to be a fraud is
reported to be operating in the
vicinity Of this city. He dresses in
the garb of minister and claims to
be a state agent of the National
Helping Club" alleged to be the
society of people all over the United
States who are banded together for
the purpose Of extending financial
help to people placed in need by great
catastrophies. His particular graft
is the solitation of funds for the
Baltimore sufferers. He claims to be
a clergyman from Tomah. This
supposed fakir is smooth faced man
of medium,height, fair complexion and
has habit of squirting one eye when
he talks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08

DR.. F. B. Brewer is man of integ-
rity Of character, candid in his medi-
cal examinations, and possessing an
experience in chronic diseases. Per-
sons having old chronic ailments will
do well to give him call on Thurs
day, March 10, at Hotel Dixon in this
city. Consultation free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08

fine bread board-F. Beadle.
! Fancy silk hold-ups for groom
Hugh G.. Corbett.
/ Taps two pairs of shoes-G. Bruderli
| One bottle of port wine, blackberry,
sherry, Hennessey brandy, Harper
Club rye-National Liquor store.
Insurance on household goods
Chas. S. Whittlesey.
Cook book-C. A. Mackey.
| One up-to:date waist pattern, two
pairs of Daisy baby's hose-Heine-
man Mercantile company.
Enough wall paper to cover bed
room-F. S. Gill.
/ One pair Of fine shoes for groom
and box of shoe polish-G. Niemann
& Son.
Curry comb, brush and box Of
Frazer's axle grease-Fisher Bros.
Livery rig for an afternoons pleasure
Mcdonald & Brooks.
Choice of fruit picture and frame
w. L. Lane.
| One boiled ham-N. Reiland.
| One box Tappan Swans down and
bottle of perfume-Mrs. J. j. Hazard.
:! Barber ticket, good for twelve
! shaves-O. f. Odell.
Choice of wall paper to cover dining
room-J. w. Dalzin.
Fifty-pound sack of Garland flour
Geo. T. Rowland & Sons.
One bottle NUNS extra dry cham
pagne, one quart bottle Port wine
, Jacob LutZ.
Two pounds Richelieu coffee, two
pounds Sheridan's Japan teal. J.
Lemke & company.
If divorce suit is brought by either
party at any time within ten years
for sufficient cause Mayor w. E.
Wheelan will act as attorney and pay
all expenses Of the trial.
Some Newspaper Comments.
1.-THE WooD COUNTY REPORTER is
holding out inducements for the first
leap year match in which the lady
proposes and certain conditions are
complied with. With the assistance
of Grand Rapids business men it has
I been enabled to offer about $500 worth
of presents to such couple, upon
their marriage. The list includes
. nearly everything from a bible to a
q town lot. Some of the business men
have gone so far as to encourage the
old maids, and have offered bottles OF
toilet cream and boxes of complexion
:. powder to the bride, if she be over
thirty years of age."-Wausau Pilot,
sThe WcoD COUNTY REPORTER
has hit upon a scheme to stimulate
matrimony in that place. It has
gone around to the different business
men and has secured presents amount
ing to over $500, which will be given
to the first "Leap Year, wedding
> The condition upon which this is tC
be given is that after the lady has
proposed and been accepted she must
appear before notary public and
affirm that she has made the proposal
without the assistance of the man in
laueStion. ."-WauSau Record.
ssThe WOOD COUNTY REPORTER is
having little fun with the girls. II
has taken the initiative in an enter
prise that ought to result In at least
J. one leap year marriage in that city
this year. The business men have
been induced to pledge about $30(
worth of presents for the couple that
will fulfill the conditions. First, the
i lady must propose to the man Of hel
choice without any encouragement
from him or previous understanding
between them, and she must do il
between February % and March 81 O.
a this year. .''-SteyenS Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-08
Opera House and City Band
Secured for Proposed
Event.
MAYOR w. E.. WHEELAN
OFFERS HIS SERVICES
Two Young Ladies Looking for
Eligible Young
Men.

tised by the newspapers of the state
Since the first publication of tht
presents to be offered to the success
ful couple more presents and induce
ments have been added.
The opera house and the services O.
the city band have been secured fo
the leap year wedding. This will give
the necessary prominence to the even
and will enable the couple to NEE
many of the citizens of this city.
Following are two advertisement
from young ladies living near thi
city who desire to propose; eligible
young men desiring to lear1
the addresses will please call at th'
office of THE REPORTER:
Gam blue-eyed blonde, brown hair
sc inches, 125 pounds, pianist. fond o
home, not flirt. Object matrimony.
''Am school teacher, aged 20, 81
inches tall, 130 pounds. brown hair
can sing, lover Of home, am worth
about $5,000."
THE REPORTER publishes today al
incomplete list of the presents ant
their donors. More will be addet
from time to time. OF course anyon,
may increase their number of gifts
should they so desire.
Presents for Happv Couple,
Following are the presents and the
names Of the givers:
Marriage license-County Clerl
Renne,
Cost of ceremony will be provided
for.
Dispatch to any part of the world
Chas. Philleo.
Carriages for wedding party-A.
Hasbrouck.
Wedding dinner for couple-Crysta
Cafe.
Wedding invitations WooD COUNT,
REPORTER.
The Dixon hotel will entertain tn
couple one day.
Pair Of white slippers for the BRIDE
Muir Shoe company.
Wedding suit for groom-Kruger
Warner.
Residence lot, 135x52 feet.-Geo. n
Wood.
Insurance Of reSidence--F. S. Gilkey
Dozen napkins and table cloth
Spafford, Cole & Co.
Set nickle plated fiat irons-Robt
Parrish & Bros.
Dining room picture-Wood Count
Drug Go.
Box of 10 cent cigars, one quart {
ice cream and one pound of be-
candy-Candy Kitchen.
Iron bed and mattress-J. r. Ragal
Magnificent parlor lamp-JohnSo
& Hill company.
Dozen cabinet Photographers
Morterud.
Accident policy for groom-G.
FritZinger.
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER for tW
years.
| Box of finest candy-Guy Getts.
| Wedding cake-H. A. Herschleb.
Bible-F. L. Steib.
| Eight-day clock-A. P. Hirzy
To the bride a bottle of toilt
cream and, if over thirty years of ag
a box of complexion powder-Gross
Lyons company.
| Five gallons of kerosene-Set
lSpaford.
| Nice basket of assorted fruits.
G. w. Davis.
Halter or whip. 81. Laundry.
Baby shoes-I. Zimmerman.
| Cranberry Grower for one ye;
l. Drumb & Sutor.
| Half dozen tea Spoons-W. G. Scot
| Fine welding present-John ]
DAILY.
| Complete toilet set-Cohen Bros.
| Bed springs-J. w. Natwick.
| One bottle of Otto's Toilet Cream
White Pine & Spruce Balsam. one bC
lOtto's headache Cure, Dyspepsi
tablets, bottle of Corn cure-Otto
drug store,
l =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
WHITNEY HORSE
SALE IS DENIED
Thomas j. Regain Says Sub
ject Was Not Considered.
RACING STABLE IS LARGE
About $50 Thoroughbreds Were Owned
by the Deceased
Millionaire.

Reports current and generally believed
in sporting circles were that Harry
Payne Whitney had decided 10 sell al
auction, If not a majority. a great num-
Der of the horses composing the racing
stable of his father. the late William
c. Whitney. They evoked the following
card last evening from Mr.. Regan, who
was private secretary 10 the elder Whit
ney:
ANY statement as TO the disposition
of Mr. Whitney's horses is entirely I'M
authorized. The matter has not been
considered as yet
THOMAS :. REGAIN"
As the day progressed the stories be-
came very explicit. The sale would be
teld In the course of a few weeks, il
was said, at the Madison Square Gar
den. as the only building in the city
capable OF accommodating the throng
CT lovers Of horsefiesh who would gather
on such an occasion. Mr. whitney
that mis- son, who is his executor and
principal heir, would retain the stud in
tereSts and also keep the famous $60.0
sts lion Hamburg. the stallion Meddler
and Gunfire, who won last years Metro
politan Handicap at Norris Park, purely
as matters Of sentiment
Such detail was given out by the pur-
veyors OF the story as that sixty car
riage horses on the Whitney place at
Rether with the horses YorkvilIe Belle
Endurance by Right, the Lioness, Maori.
and lnfiexible. and IL was also stated
that the Whitney horses now in England
would be disposed of at a special auc-
ton In that country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
BIG PUGILISTS
AWAIT THE GONG
Sharkey and Munroe Do
Battle Tomorrow.
SAILOR IS THE FAvORlTE
Limited Number of Rounds, However,
Prevent Mach Betting on
the Outcome.

| Tom Sharkey and Jack Munroe will
meet for a six-round argument in the
/ prize ring in Philadelphia tomorrow
night
For the past two or three days the re-
! ports that ave come from the training
quarters Of both men say that they were
never in better condition than they are
ar the present time. They VIII need to
be. fer it will be 2 rapid-fire smash
bang affair for all the eighteen minutes
Of real action that the two heavyweights
| are scheduled to 60 AS is the wont OF
all ring gladiators, each man says he
Will win until the other lands the smash
that viii clinch tie fistic argument
A Smuggling Bee.
Every follower Of the. boxers agrees
that the Sharkey-NIGnroe battle will be
worth going the distance to see Shsr-
key wants to re-establish himself amoag
the heavyweights. and Munroe is on the
anxious seat. for he wants to get a chance
at big Jim Ieffries for the championship.
'Jeff'' has assured both men that he
Will give the winner chance. but the
winner of Saturdays battle must meet
him not later than June /.
Neither Sharkey nor Munroe was ever
accused Of being a slCillful boxer. and
when they come together in the ring the
fight will be one OF the mix-up order
from start 10 finish
Jack Has Improved
Munroe has improved wonderfully
since he first came into notice by his
bout with JEFF" He is by nature as
strong as bull. and has some natural
ability as a fighter. He has shown this
In one or TWO or his recent battles. He
can take lot Of punishment, and. not
unlike JEFF himself. will take hard
punches. just awaiting a good chance
to land one swing. That is all he needs
Sharkey has the benefit Of going
through many a hard battle. and has
taken both ends of a decision. He has
met all the big fellows. That he can
stand terrific punishment no one will
deny He is as strong Munroe. and
probably has a shade the better in the
matter Of hard hitting. Sharkey has
been IN training for this bout for sew
eral weeks. He has gotten down to
condition gradually and his friends
say that he is better today than any
other time IN his life
Sharkey wants to win Saturday
night, nights battle and he wants, to win
winner. and that is the chance Shar-
key has been waiting for for many
months. The sailor believes he can put
zen out # he manages TO get on an
other bout with him
Sailor the Favorite.
Just now Sharkey has a shade the
better OF the betting end OF the fight
The fact that IL is a lirnited-round bout.
and there will be no official decision
mas TO some extent halted the betting
There are many sporting men who
arSCc that. neither man will be de-
feated by knockout inside of the limit
set for the battle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
THE "KLEPT0MANIACS"
BANQUET AT BERTON'S

The banquet given last night by the
male members OF the Kleptomaniac
Dramatic Company. at the Barton Ho-
TEL. was an enjoyable affair. John La
Gorce was POSTMASTER
A musical program of vocal and in
strumental numbers was q feature of
the entertainment. Among those pres
ent were:
George a. Bentley, jr., author Of the
''I<leptomaniac;" James c. Spottswood
stage director; Joseph l. Battle. Will
lam Whipple, Lawrence Eberbach. Ar
thur MARI, Frank Blue. John T. Har-
ris. Charles Robinson. Wilbur Garrett,
Frank Shipe. Brooke Aniss. Richard
Parker. Harry K. Bentley. Lafayette
Jamison. Frank Vass. Avon Nevius.
Odell Whipple. Robert Potwin, Blair
Shoemaker, Frank Locraft, Frank
Plat. and William CIabaugh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
APPEALED TO THE POPE.

Intelligence OF the death of Mrs
Mamie Frazier was received here yes
torday. She was the daughter of the
late Robert !. Edelen. and sister Of John
r Edelen, OF this city. This woman had
a novel experience with the late Pope
Leo XIII. She was married first TO
German from whom she was afterward
divorced by the civil courts. She wrote
"A personal letter to Pope Leo XIII ask
ing annulment Of her marriage. giving
the grounds therefor. She was entirely
without friends at Rome and had no
hearing there except her simple letter.
Soon afteTward, however, the Right
Rev. J. J. Keane. then Bishop OF Rich
mond received a letter from the Holy
Father directing him TO examine into
the validity OF the marriage. and he in
turn deputized Rev Father O'Kane. Of
this city. 10 make the examination. The
result has never been made public
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY
MEN GIVE A SMOKER

The smoker given last night by the
members Of Alpha Eta chapter. Kappa
Sigma fraternity. OF the Columbian Uni
versity, al Fritz Reuters. was a most
enjoyable affair
About forty members OF the society
were present, and the greater part of
the evening was spent in "reminiscences
OF college days
Brief addresses were made by A. Els,
ana an excellent program OF musical
s SSJaeCtiols; vocal ana instrumental. was
gwen under the direction OF Melvin c.
BENJAMIN, chairman of the committee of
arrangements
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
AGRICULTURALS WIN
FROM WAR BOWL ERS

The Agriculture and War teams met
on the Palace alleys last night and the
Farmers won two of the three games
bowled. The score Of the Warriors in
the first game was low. and the Aggies
won without much effort The War boys
made their best total Of the series in
the second game. but the Farmers did
likewise. getting 95l. winning easily. In
the last game the Warriors chalked up
S73. enough TO win by Il large margin.
Fields 215 was highest single, but Nc
Lehman was close behind him. with PA.
The crorpC.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
HAY RECEIVES MONEY
FOR HALL OF RECORDS SITE

The last payment for property owned
by Secretary Hay on the site of the pro-
posed Hall OF Records has been made
by the Treasury. 1t amounted to 81,
$500, and was for lot g. in square 143.
the square in which the Hall OF Records
will be located
One of the lots in the square belongs
10 Mrs Fannie Jackson Coppin. wire
OF the Episcopal bishop to South Africa.
The title TO this lot is being examined
and settlement Will probably soon be
made Tor II. Mrs. Coppin is now in Phil
adelphia, and the Treasury will settle
Tor the lot while she is in this country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
newsstand GOSSIP OF THE DA Y IN THE WORLD or SPORTS
Ban johnson Wants
Rival League Games
Gar to Make Proposition to the National
League agnates---Demanded by Public,
Says the American Leader

Ban johnson announces he will use
every effort i'm his power to secure
series Of post-season games between the
teams Of the American and the Nation
all Leagues. President Johnson issued a
call for the schedule committee to meet
in New York at the Fifth Avenue Ho-
tel, February %. to agree upon the play
ing schedule for the coming season.
The date for the meeting was origi-
nally set for March 3 but on account
OF the teams making preparations to
leave on their spring training trips so
soon the date has been set ahead. OF more
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Feb. 2s.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Critcher. widow of the late
Judge John Critcher. formerly member
of Congress from the western district of
this State, and for many years an at
tOrney IN Washington. died this morning
at her home, III North Alfred Street.
She was an accomplished woman and
had many friends throughout Virginia.
She came here with her husband after
the civil war and since with her daugh-
ter Katherine and her other daughters
has been one Of the centers OF quiet so
cial life I'm Alexandria