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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
MEETINGS OF LITERARY
SOCIETIES NEXT WEEK
Entire Nous Club, Monday.

Leader and hostess-Mrs. L. NJ.
Nash.
Roll call, quotations from Act "
of Hamlet.
Reading of Act "; Hamlet sent to
England; plot of King and Laertes
against Hamlet; Ophelia's madness
and death.
Historical and Literary Society. Monday.
Social evening at the residence of
Mrs. John DAILY.
Woman's Club. Monday.
HosteSs-MrS. Gardper.
Roll call, answer by quotations.
Reading of Act V of Twelfth Night.
Comparison of Twelfth Night" and
''As You Like It''-Mrs. Harvie.
Observation-Disclosures, Mrs. Harmon.
Travel Class. Tuesday.
Hostess Mrs. Geo. W. Paulus.
Roll call, quotations from George
Eliot.
Selection-Mrs. Biron.
Mrs. Biron.
Questions-Mrs. Joannah Kellogg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
LATEST NEWS In
RUSSO=JAPANESE WAR

1t is strongly believed at Toxic that
the Russian feet abandoned Port
Arthur after the fourth attack was
made upon it by the japanese fleet.
and is endeavoring to reach Via
divostok. Confirmation of this move
ment is not obtainable from any
reliable source, but recent scouting
in the vicinity of Port Arthur has
failed to reveal the presence Of any
Russian warShips.
1t seems logical enough that the
Russians should attempt dash fol
Vladivostok, where it is possible to
dock larger ships, effect junction
with their armored cruiser squadron
and secure base for operations while
possessing adequate land defenses.
Hopeless at Port Arthur.
The hopelessness Of continuing al
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
DATES TO REMEMBER


Friday, Mch. Is.
Madame Katerina Tsilka's lecture
at the Congregational church.
Tuesday, March ~.
w. g. T. U. will meet with Mrs. M
II. Jackson.
Wednesday, Mch. %.
The west side ladies' aid society
of the M. e. church will meet with
Mrs. Green.
The east side ladies' aid society
of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. George Smith.
Ladies' aid society of the Congre
gational churcb,s west side, will
meet with Mrs. E. B. Rossier. I'm
portant business will be transacted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Raised the Green Flag.

The residents, who have been ac-
customed to see storm and low tenn
perature flags flying over the court
house during the past winter, were
surprised to find a green flag there
yesterday. For a moment it was
believed that Weather Prophet
Mahoney had made mistake, but
then it was remembered that it was
ST. Patrick's day and that Mr..
Mahoney was doing honor to the
memory of the Saint. The flag
floated proudly in the breeze from sun
rise to sunset.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
New Meat Market.

Ferdinand Link, OF Watertown, and
j. G. Werle, of this city, have formed
partnership and will establish a
frst-claSS meat market in the build
ing one door west of the REPORTER
printing office. The building is now
being made ready for their occupancy
and they expect TO be ready. for bust
ness April L. Both gentlemen -have
had long experience in the business
add among those who know them
enjoy the reputation of being excel
lent cutters. The firm name will be
known as Link & Werle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Preparing for Easter.

BraZeau Mercantile company, of
Nekoosa, are making great pre-
perations for their millinery opening,
which will take place about one week
before Easter Watch for the date OF
the opening. This popular firm will
have the largest stock of up-to-tiate
hats ever exhibited ia Nekoosa. The
style will comprise the latest designs.
the new creations in spring hats being
a dream. More particulars later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Fined for Assaulting Boy.

Carl Radke, of DeXterville, was in
the city Tuesday and swore out a COM
plant before Justice Cooper charging
Albert Erickson with asSaulting
his 16-year-old son, William.
Erickson arrived in the city the same
day and pleaded guilty to the charge.
It was claimed by William Radke that
Erickson struck him because he did
not Pile slabs correctly. Erickson was
fined 50 and S. 80 costs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
What We Do.

We examine eyes and manufacture
glasses accordingly. We do all repair
work right and promptly at right
prices and treat every body right. Fine
watch repairing speciality. We
manufacture new rings to order, any
design or size, and melt old rings and
jewelry over and make new articles
out of them and repair all kinds OF
musical instruments. We do repair
work that cannot be done elsewhere
in the city. A. P. Hirzy, east end OF
bridge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
A Sense of Right and uron.

Don't you think it is wrong for
your husband to bet on horse races ?"
said the prudent woman.
TT is, very frequently" answered
young Mrs. Torkins. 1.-The trouble is
that you can't tell wnen until after the
race is run, and then it's too Iate."-
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
What We Don't Do.

We don't intend to stay here only a
week or a few months. We don't
have two prices on our articles. We
don't overcharge. We don't send
agents about the county We don't
repair watches poorly. We don't keep
a poor stock. We don't want to make
people believe that "all is gold that
glitters." A P. Hirzy, east end of
bridge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18

V. X. Laundry returned Wednesday
night from Green Bay where visited
his two sons, Vel and Frank, two,days.
Vel is night clerk in the Beaumont
hotel and Frank is news boy ON the
train between Green Bay and Mil
waukee. Lee, who has been visiting bis
brothers about two weeks, returned
home with his father.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Baptist Church Announcements.

At the Baptist church rooms next
Sunday will be: "Recipracal Love-. In
the evening the second lecture-sermon
in the "Pilgrim's Progress series will
be given. The address will be illus
trated by number of colored pictures.
All are invited
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18

Watches, chains, clocks, diamonds
jeweIry, optical goods, silverware,
china, cut glass, musical instruments,
A special quality of violin strings,
which we guarantee to be superior in
tone and strength to all others. A. p,
Hirzy, east end of bridge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Birthday Party.

Miss Ethel Peterson entertained
some of her friends Friday evening in
honor Of her fifteenth birthday
Finch was played and refreshments
served. All report an enjoyable time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
::Ras Bee" and Supper.

Mrs, Frank Carey entertained a
number of the members of the w. r
G. and neighbors at her residence
Tuesday afternoon. The occasion was
"rag been and supper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
We Rank Second.

The United States now holds second
rank among the worlds exporters of
boots and shoes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Expert Opinion.

"a hair on the head" protested the
Alfalfa sage to the barber who was ir-
ritating his scalp unnecessarily, sis
worth two In the brush. kansas City
Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Over Worked.

81 understand old Scads has gone
bankrupt as result Of overwork."
81 don't see how overwork could do
it,
HE was over worked by his two sons
who are at college. Houston Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Rouen-American Trade.

1t is interesting to note the increased
activity Of Rouen trade relations with
the United States. By the modest eff
forts of this consulate American goods
are becoming more generally known in
this district. There has been decided
augmentation of the sale of American
dried fruits of late. Refrigerators, ice
cream churns and oil stoves are finding
sales. The following articles cannot
be found in this city of more than 150,-
900 inhabitants: Chewing gum, canned
oysters, grits, laundry machinery, mo-
lasses, canned corn, sweet potatoes, rub
Der stamps, barber chairs, spring win
dow shades and lamps. The exports
from this district to the United States
have trebled within the last two years.
They were for the last four quarters, re-
spectively, 54,025, s75,609, sS3,536 and
S99.134. The increase is mostly in hat
ter's fur, rabbit skins and paper stock.
-Thornwall Haynes, Consul, Rouen.
France.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Krew the CaIendar Too we

Goodfello Ito mendicant)-I told you
on Saturday not to bother me for week
Hungry Hank-Yessir; but Saturday
was last week, an this Monday morning
Is the followin' week.-Stray Stories.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18
Hardly a Joke.

s.Say," Kissed the masked man with
the cleaning revolver, what is the diff
ference between my gun and your
watch?"
"Give it up" faltered the citizen.
Thanks Den won't have to shoot"
Chicago Daily News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18

The hopelessness Of continuing at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-03-18

Mosinee Wednesday, where he had a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16
Better Schedules Needed.

Some months ago the schedules Of
the Southern were ideally arranged
for the travelling public, but now the
way the trains are being run is
ebominable. The early morning train
from Columbia carries local freight
cars which causes delay by shifting
along the route. AS result of this
delay the train is seldom on time, be-
ing often several hours late reaching
Augusta. Passengers leave Edgefeld
at Z 80 a. M, and frequently do not
arrive at Augusta till IL or l o'clock.
Then, too, the train on the Gap road,
having to do the work at the quarry
in addition to the regular work, never
makes its schedules. a person leav-
ing Augusta in the morning for our
town frequently does not reach his
destination till O'Clock. The South
ern is generally very generous and
liberal in dealing with the people
along its lines, consequently we be-
lieve that if our citizens, collectively,
would take the matter up with the
officials better sched dulles would be
arranged.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16
EIdgefield Advertise
:J.sL. MINIS, EDITOR
INFORMATION.

I, $ SUBSCRIPTION Prs"a-ef."- to any
address for one yesr - 1rG, for NIX
months, 75c; ftr t. = .@n -, 5Oc
Payable In advar ce.
Rates for AdverJlslrs-vne inch
: first Insertion, s1.00; each subsequent
insertion, Soc. Want Nntices, one cent
per Uord, each inser:icr Other local
notices, ten celts par liz for first In
sertion; five cents per line for each
subsequent insertion. Obituaries and
: Tributes of Respect, Notices ofThanks
and.all personal notices of political
nature, are charged for as regular ad-
yertlsements. Liberal contracts made
for three, six, and twelve months
Write for terms.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16
GALA WEEK AND KING COT;
TON JUBILEE, CHARLES
TON, S. c., NOVEMBER
21ST.-26TH. 1904.

The Southern Railway will sell
very low rate tickets from all
points in South Carolina, inclu-
ding Augusta, Ca, for the Famous
Fall Festival And King Cotton
Jubilee. Tickets 60 on sale COM
menciug November 19.h to the
25th inclusive, and for, trains
scheduled to arrive Charleston
prior to noon of November 26th,
with fual limit for the return
November 2Sth, 1904.
Among the great attractions
will be the Reproduction of Luna
Park, direct from Coney Island.
The Great Pike, direct from st
Louis.
The Gaskill's Great Shows, con-
tanning over 2 distinct features,
including Hugenbac'k Wonderful
Animal shows: Babcock, in his
hair-raising act of Looping The
Loop And Flying Ihe Flume.
Great Military parade, the
largest that has occurred in State
in years. Firemans Parade. Foot
Ball contest.
Over $500. ooo to be given away
in prizes in the Parade.
This will be the greatest show
in the South.
For full information apply to
any Ticket Agent of the Southern
Railway, Orr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16
! !. CoId=Spring@

= - {. 3. :
Mrs. Carrie lowers has arranged
the following programme for
Thanksgiving Day exercises:
-"Thanksgiving",; by the
school.
ga welcome''-ln concert.
Observation-Disclosures Spare
That Tree, by Miss Georgia
Mathis.
Little Runaways'-- Eight girls
Recitatiop-"Farmer john, by
Miss Essie Bussey.
SIN the Autumn, by Miss May
Brown, Messrs. Walter and Levi
Holmes.
neutrality-suspicious. girls.
"Arbor Day Queen Nine girls.
-"Thanks G i v i n g
Philosophy, by Miss May
Thomas.
Drill-"Fall leaves"
"History of and why We cele-
brate Thanksgiving, by J. T.
Littlejohn.
Everybody is invited to attend
this service. The exercises will
commence at eleven o'clock. A
collection will be taken at the
close of the service. We hope to
have a few trees planted around
the church and school house in
the afternoon.
Mr.. J. H. Bussey and Mr.. Fl. Fl.
Smith went to Augusta last week.
Mr.. Tom Brown has purchased
a new top buggy.
Mr.. James Hamilton has bought
a new carriage.
The ginning season is now about
over.
The rain that fell Saturday and
Sunday night will bring up the
grain.
Sunday was bad day for
church.
The election passed off quietly
here last, Tuesday very little in
teress was manifested the vote was
very light.
Rose COTTAGE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16
A Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing is sure
except death and taxes, bit that
is not altogether true. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
is sure cure for all lung and
throat troubles. Thousands can
testify to that. Mrs. c. B. Van
Metre of Shepherdtown, w. Va,
says II had a severe case of Bron-
chitis and for year tried every
thing l heard of, but got no relief.
One bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery then cured ne absolutely
It's infallible for Group, Whnop-
ing Cough, Grip, Pneumonia and
Consumption. Try it. It's guar
anteed by
THE PENN DRUG STORE.
Trial bottles free. Regular sizes
Soc, $1.00.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16
A Startling Test.

To save alife, Dr.. r. g. Merritt
of No. Mehoopany, Pa, made a
startling test resulting in a won
derful cure. He writes, "a patient
was attacked with violent hemur-
rhages, caused by liberation ol
the stomach. I had often found
Electric Bittels excellent for
acute stomach and liver troubles
so prescribed item. The patient
gained from the first, and has n,l
had an attack in ii morths."
Electric Bitters are ltively
guaranteed for Dyspepsia, -fndl-
gestlon, Constipation and Kidney
troubles. Try them. Only SOC
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16
Letter to w. II. Brunson
EDeEF1ELD, S. G..

Dear Sir: The cheapest thing
in the way of sending anything
over tbs world is postage STAN p ;
and the cheapest way to shed Wa
ter is paint.
Not whitewash; paint. Do you
happen to know-it don't belong
to your business to know about
paint, you know-do you happen
to know that most of the makers
of paint stuff is out with lime and
clay ard sand and water and air?
They do stuff it out in the can /;
but not on the house. They make
more gallons to ssll or 20 buy
more money to pay for paint;
more money to pay for putting it
on; a good deal more money to
pay for putting it on; but no more
beauty; more rust: decay; disap-
pointment; loss.
Devoe is your paint, because
it's all paint, no sham, end full
measure
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvoE q Co.,
The Edgefeld Mercantile Company
sells our paint.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

= - = - e :
According to the New York
MED dical j Journal the medical pro-
fs55IonTis overcroWd the yearly
rate.of additions being far greater
than is isrequired by the increase
sof population. It was estimated
at the meeting of the American
Medical Association in 1903 that
$500 acceBsions to the ranks OF
the profession were required an
nually, while the annual output
from the medical colleges is 49,
900.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

The Mormous claim that the
grave Of Adam, the fret settler of
the universe. is upon high knoll
five miles northwest of Gallat,n,
Mo-, believing that the exact spot
was, through revelation, pointed
out to Joseph Smith, the prophet
of the Mormon church. In this
these benighted Mormon pilgrims
are deluded as in the doctrines of
their church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

Mr.. William Jennings Bryan
could not allow the opportunity to
pass without uttering an 'I-told-
you-so." In his recent statement
he declared that the defeat of the
Democratic party was more over.
whelming on the gold platform
than was the defeat on the silver
platform.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

The result of the recent election
will not be officially declared in
time for us to give the figures in
this issue but it is evident that
the biennial sessions amendment
was adopted by the people of the
state. Some say that it is STEP
in the direction of retrenchment
and economy, while others con.
tend that it is impracticable
Time will reveal which are of the
right way of thinking. After 1900
the legislature will meet every
two years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

About all that the Democrats
have to give thanks for on the ap-
sproaching Thanksgiving Day is
that Roosevelt Will not be can
didate for a third term.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16
Trespass Notice II

All persous ara positively warn
ed not to hunt, fish or trespnss in
any manner whatsoever on our
lands or premises, as We will
vigorously enforce the law against
anyone found trespassing in dis
regard of this legal warning.
JAS. I. OUz1s,
DIR. w. D. OrzTs.
w. 7. & O. A. KINAIRD.
JAS. B. ToMrKINs,
Mrs. A. N. boATwRIGHT,
Mrs. 4. N. BLOCKER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16
two years

The days of the dispensary in
South Carolina seem to be num-
bered. Already the handwriting,
weighed in the balances and
found wanting, is discernable
upon the wall. If, however, the
governor and the chief of the COD
stabulary will purge the force of
drunken constabIss and the legis-
lature will devise some means of
preventing members of the state
board of control from becoming
immensely wealthy on four-hun-
dred-dollars-a-year salaries its life
may be prolonged yet awhile.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

The great trusts of-the country
that contributed largely of their
millions toward defraylng the
campaign expenses, especially OF
the Republican party, will recoupe
their losses,by requiring the rank
and file of the American citizen
ship to pay a trifle more for the
articles of everyday consumption
It does seem that the Southern
people play in hard luck, being
compelled to chip in to pay fo'
that which compassed their de-
feat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

:. If the facts incidentupon Salu-
da's last homicide have been cor
rcctly reported a gallows will be
needed in that county if justice
be meted out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

we hear the busy hum OF the gin.
Cotton receipts are below the past
two years.
The fire on Thursday last oc-
Cured just at noon and consumed
every building On the block. The
buildings being old were very
combustible and burned rapidly.
They were not so much in them
selves but it falls heavy Oh TIE
occupants. While Mr.. Clarence
Mobley succeeded in getting his
things out, many were broken and
damaged in other ways. Mr.. Glib
sons loss though not large falls
heavy on him, his health is poor,
hence he works under difficulties
at best. Mr.. Sill is an old man,
and his little is a great deal. Mr..
Duncan has q wife and several
children and they lost everything.
Mr.. M. D. Williams, always kind
hearted aud sympathetic made
personal appeal to many homes
for aid for this family. Johnston
people, are ever generous 10 ap-
peals of this kind and we are
sure this will be no exceptions.
On Mr.. Van Edwards the loss
falls heavy. He is young man,
and has only been married short
time. The savings OF several years
were swept away in less than al
hour. Deep sympathy is felt for
him. We hope to soon see him IN
business again, and that the lib
eral patronage of his friends
will help him to regain what he
lost:
The lyceum entertainment, Wed
nesday evening was the poorest
we have ever had. Many of the
pieces were old, and a twice-told
joke told on sung falls fiat.
The circus drew a good crowd
Saturday, and the circus going
crowd had fine time.
'Protracted services began in
our Baptist church Sunday.
Y - . o.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

The oppressed Jews are leaving
Russia as rapidly. .as possible. One
OF the race who resides in Char
lesion has applied to the bureau of
commerce aud immigration of
this state for aid for his oppress-
cd brethren but Commissioner
Watson is unable to give official
assistance as the act creating the
Office states specifically that i'm
migrants shall be- confined to
white citizens of the United
States, citizens of Ireland, Scot
land, Switzerland and France and
J all other foreigners of Saxon orr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-16

now ready with full Shelves full counters full tables supply tue
wants and needs of the Edgefed public.
WE spent week New York ranackug the wholesale houses
of the latest ye aud the best IN quality
succeeded buying fsass merchandise at very rea sona
figures.
Our stock of othng selected marked at prices to
suit ALL We guarantee quality the best obaabe
NEW FALL DRESS GOODS, SHIRT WAIST GOODS and all
of the trimmings.
Large stock of dependable for Ladies' Men and Children
m our Shoes aud will satisfied that better be bad
HATS We the latest shapes aud coors of hats
very low prices
We are HEADQUARTERS for underwear aud let show
We will not undrsod. We bought early bought in large
Quantities headquarters and the New York Racket Store can
you money.
EEs-Let us show you and will sell YOU