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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-19
DEATH OF MISS
ALIX j. MUELLER

J. B. Mueller, formerly Of Saratoga
township, this county, returned from
st. Paul Thursday where he was
attending the funeral of his daughter
Miss Alix Mueller, who died at Okla
homa city Wednesday of consumption
/ Miss Mueller was formerly a resident
of Grand Rapids and a very talented
young lady who held high position
in the newspaper and literary field vi
| the northwest. The following is taken
from the ST. Paul Pioneer Press:
Miss Alix J. Mueller, OF ST. Paul, a
talented newspaper writer and author,
a niece of Edward and H. G.. Schur.
meier, died Wednesday night ir
Oklahoma City of consumption. The
body will reach the city this morning
and the funeral will take place from
SO Central avenue Sunday morning.
Rev. r w. Boynton of the Unitarian
church will conduct the services at the
house.
Miss Mueller was born in ST. Paul
twenty-nine years ago. When she
was young girl her father. John B.
Mueller, moved to Grand Rapids,
Wis, taking with him Alix and her
sister, Miss Jessie Mueller. After
completing her education Miss Alix
returned to ST. Paul, her sister Jessie
having married. She engaged in
newspaper work On ST. Paul papers.
Afterwards she moved to Los Angeles,
where she conducted weekly
periodical, and later she was on the
staff Of Salt Lake paper.
Miss Mueller last February joined
her step-brother, Arthur Mueller in
Oklahoma, who is in the land business,
for whom she kept house. Her health
failed rapidly.
Miss Mueller was young woman Of
exceptional talent, and had her health
permitted she would have made her
mark in literature. Much of hernews-
paper work was noteworthy, both in
St. Paul and in the west, where most
of her work in recent years was done.
She wrote the history of the St. Paul
police and fire departments in 1900,
and her most recent book, olives of
Great Men and Women" and almost
completed when death stopped her
work.
Miss Mueller's courageous struggle
with disease aroused the admiration
of all her friends. She suffered with
consumption for years, but she refused
to let it interfere with her work she
set out to do. But death won at last
against her heroic but hopeless
struggle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-19
A GOOD CRANBERRY CROP

Judge John A. Gaynor informs us
that the cranberry vines in the Wis
consin Valley have come through the
winter in excellent condition. Grand
Rapids is fast becoming the cranberry
center of the west. 1t has passed the
experimental stage and now ranks as
one cf our permanent industries.
The cranberry occupies a unique
position in the berry family and one
of particular glory. This tart, cardinal
cOlOred fruit is the one above ali
others chosen to garniSh the table
and add zest and flavor to the tooth
some Thanksgiving turkey. If it's use
were confined to this occasion there
would be surplus annually, but the
demand for the berry continues well
throughout the year, being heaviest
during the winter season.
The Indians have pretty legend
concerning the cranberry which in a
measure connects it with Thanks
giving season. Long ages ago when
the Great Spirit yet converSed with
his copper colored children, they were
much harassed by mighty beasts that
roamed the forests. On appealing to
the Great Spirit, He sent Pah Qua
Whee, the MaStOdon to protect his
people from the savage animals. One
day the Mastodon gave battle to a
great number of his enemies, and be-
ing very powerful vanquished them
all. The Great Spirit grew angry
because the Mastodon had killed all
the animals upon which the Indians
depended for food, and drove him
forth. The great beast bounded over
rivers, swan the great lakes and fled
far to the north where he still roams
the forests.
Wherever drop of his blood fell
little bushes sprang up on which grew
small red berry. These berries the
Indians we're obliged to use for food
on account of the famine caused by
the death of the animals upon which
they had formerly subsisted. The
grateful Indians gave thanks to The
Great Spirit for the modest little
berry which now ripens in season for
the occasion on which this nation
expresses its gratitude for benefits
received by eating all the turkey with
trimmings possible at one meal
CranberrieS grow in nineteen states,
of which New Jersey leads with
5000 acres, Massachusetts, 2l25, Wis
cousin 5SI2, and Oregon is credited
with six acres. These figures are
from the Federal census report of
1900, since which time the area de-
voted to the cultivation of the berry
has doubtless been extended con-
siderably. The banner crop of this
fruit was in the year 1899 when
970, 900 bushels were produced.
1t is found that cultivation of the
vines increases the yield tive-fold over
the wild product. The range of the
berry extends from the Canada line
south along the coast states to the
Carolinas, and is found as far north as
Kodiak, Alaska. Its natural home is
in. swampS and marshes.
Estimates for this year give the
following figures: New England 55O,-
600 bushels, New Jersey and Long
Island 45O, 900, Western States 1OO,-
600, total l, 100, 600 bushels, or consid-
erably above last years yield.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-19
NEW "wONDERLAND"IS OUT
Northern Pacific Road Issues
Its Annual Publication.

The Northern Pacific road has is.
sued it's annual book on the Yellow
stone park under the title OF
wonderland, 1904" The publication
is most interesting one, somewhat
broader in scope than the volumes
which have preceded it, enclosed
within artistically decorated covers
and finely illustrated by Ernest Seton
Thompson and other artists and by
Photographic reproductions.
The first article is ''The Haunts of
Wild Came" the narrative taking
the reader through the various states
traversed by the road and describing
the wild animals, birds and fish to be
found there. Seton Thompson has
illustrated the article and numerous
photographs are used likewise.
Next comes the story OF 'The
Ignite Coal Fields of North Dakota, :"
and then s'The greatest Park in the
World" The views of Yellowstone
park printed With this article are
new. The old, familiar pictures Of
familiar scenes have disappeared, and
in their stead are new scenes or, in
some cases, old scenes from a new
viewpoint. The book shows that the
march of improvement has not passed
the park by as views are printed Of
several new hotels, new bridges and
other Improvements designed to add
to the comfort of sightseers.
A timely article is entitled "The
Lewis and Clarke Renaissance" and
another has to do with irrigation in
the great west.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-19
NINETEENTH OF APRIL
In AMERICAN HISTORY

This is the fourth time in tic pas
sixteen years that the REPORTER ha
gone to press on April 19, this oc
cured in 1888, 1894 and in 1900. Fou
years ago this evening the old Settler
held their reunion at the opera house
Supper was served by the ladies of tht
Catholic church. But this date is O
unusual interest in our nations history
The 10th day Of April is day re
plete with the sacred memories o.
great deeds in American history
From the earliest period of ths
revolution through the various strug
giles for the principles which have
finally made the. American govern
ment a world power. remarkable
deeds have been accomplished on that
date.
The battle of Lexington, the first
clash of the long war for independence
when the farmers Of Massachusetts
for the first time tried their mettle
against the regulars Of the British
army was fought on April 10, 1775.
Seven years after the battles of
Lexington and Concord, on April 19,
1882, Holland, first of the European
nations, recognized the independence
Of the United States. On April 10,
1888, the official proclamation of the
ooccotinp Of bocfilifioc hofxu <do
United States and England was made
by congress. On the same date in
1S47 the city of Jalapa, Mexico, was
captured by the American troops,
and on April 10, 1850, the Clayton
Bulwer treaty was signed.
The month of April, 1861, saw the
country torn asunder over the attack
and capture of Fort Sumter by the
confederate forces under General
Beauregard. South and north each
stood for the principles which it con-
sidered right and the war spirit
caught all patriotic men and placed
them on the side of Lincoln or that of
Davis. The confederates flushed by
their success at Sumter were making
bold preparations to capture Washing
ton and the people of the north, res
ponding quickly to the call for troops,
were hurrying from all quarters to
protect the nations capitol.
The sixth Massachusetts regiment.
fastening to the defense of Washing.
ton, on April 19, was attacked in the
streets of Baltimore, and several
soldiers and citizens were killed.
Thus on the eighty-Sixth anniversary
of the day on which the American
people had first assumed arms to
fight for their own liberties, sons of
men who fought at Lexington and
Concord gave their lives as the first
sacrifice on the altar of freedom OF
another weaker race.
From what we can learn it was
about the time the new paper mill
was started that Boyce & Spafford
established monument works here,
now the mill is nearly done, but the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-19

Have you read that very interesting
magazine, The Smart Set? 1t
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
ALL FORMER RECORDS BROKEN
Immense Sale for the Yale ora.orlo so-

Immense Sale for the Yale OraforIo so-
 eisiy coneert-KehsassalT Te-aighs,
 All previous records of. sales for pub lie performances in this city were to- tally eclipsed yesterday by the extra ordinary demand for seats to the Pas sion Music which is to be given by the Yale oratorio society on Tuesday even ing next in Woolsey hall. The line be- gan to form at Steinerts music store at 7:SO a. m. and by o'clock, the hour for opening the sale, it had extended the length of the long room. reversed back on itself several times and finally
 mushroomed'' into all the available spaces and rooms and ztairways at the rear os the big store. At one time it was feared the doors of the store would have to be closed to further in- gress so dense was the jam inside. But it was good natured andWery patient crowd and waited for hours eager to get the coveted tickets. The line re- mained unbroken all day long, and by o'clock 1t was safe to predict that the immense seating capacity of Woolsey hall will be exhausted long before Tues day evening next. There are good seats left, and even some fifty cent ones. but unless application for these is made at once there will be disappointment for those who delay purchasing.
 The management desires to call spec ial attention to the fact that all orders for seats uncalled or unpaid for at Steinert's store by Saturday noon at 12 o'clock will be considered cancelled and the seats resold.
 There will be an extra rehearsal to- night at Woolsey hall for the chorus, and the orchestra. The public will not be admitted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
MONUMENTIO GEN SPENCER.
4 SOLDIER OF THE REFoLU-
 TIoY,
Whose Burial Place sva. Almost For-
 gotten.

Hartford, March 2s.-Plans have been practically completed for the erection at East Haddam of a handsome monu- ment to the memory of Major-General Joseph Spencer. of Revolutionary fame He died in 17S9 and was buried in Mil lington.. His burial place had become nearly forgotten and was not especially marked
 The monument will probably be near the Nathan Hale schoolhouse, on a rise of ground, making it visible from long distance up stream. The remains of the general will be removed from their present resting place and put be- side the monument. While it Is uncer- tain just when the monument will be ready. it is hoped to have everything in order for the usual gathering of the Sons of the Revolution at the Nathan Hale schoolhouse June IT.
 General Spencer was a major and lieutenant-colonel in the French and In- dian war and was colonel of the Twelfth regiment, Colony Militia, at the outbreak of the Revolution. He was appointed by the legislature at spec ial session in April. TITS, first brigadier- general of the regiments then ordered for 'the safety and defense of the colo n.y." He was also appointed colonel of the Second regiment, with commission to date from May 1. He marched with his regiment by order of the legislature to the camp forming around Boston and took post at Roxbury On June 22 he was appointed by act of congress brig adler general on the Continental estab- lishment, but because he was made jun for to Putnam, whom he outranked on colony appointment, he proposed to re- sign. However, he was induced to con- tinue in the service. During the siege of Boston he commanded a brigade of four regiments. He served through the siege of Boston and accompanied the troops to New York
 He was promoted to be major general August g, 1776 and given command of division. At the battle Of Long Is- land, August 27, he was present and half of his division was engaged. He was also present at White Plains Octo- Der 28, and on December IA was ordered to the eastward and took command ii Rhode Island, remaining in command there through 1777. He organized an expedition of about nine thousand state troops against the enemy at Newport, and attempted forward movement. but the plans niscarried He invited g court of inquiry and proposed another effort. He was exonerated by the court. Congress also ordered an flves- tigation and nine days later he resigned and the resignation was accepted by congress for the reasons set forth in his letter at the time. Tn May, 1779, he was appointed first majof-general of the Connecticut militia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
MEDICAL CORPS.
General Cole Announces Appointments
 Under National Aftiisia Lsw.

Tn special order No. 51, Adjutant General Cole makes the first in num- Der of original appointments in con- formity with the requirements of the national militia law. These deal with the medical corps of the Connecticut National Guard. They are made under the provisions of general order No. 6, dated February g, 1904, issued in ac- cordance with the decision of the board of reorganization. The appointments are the following:
 Lieutenant Colonel Wilbur $. Watson, medical director, brigade, of Danbury, to be assistant surgeon general, with rank of lieutenant colonel; oriignal ap- pointment.
 Major John B. McCook, surgeon First infantry, of Hartford, to be surgeon, with rank of major; original appoint ment.
 First Lieutenant Heman A. Tyler, jr., assistant surgeon, First infantry, of Hartford, to be assistant surgeon, with rank of captain; original appointment.
 William H. Van Strander of Hartford to be assistant surgeon, with rank of first lieutenant; original appointment.
 Major Frederick Schavoir, surgeon, Third infantry, of Stamford, to be sur geon. with rank of major; original ap- pointment.
 sistant surgeon, with rank of first lieu tenant, original appointment, all with rank from February 23, 1904.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULES.
Howard N. wakeman. Bankrupt, Files
 Papers in the District Court.

Howard N. Wakeman, Bankrupt, Files
 Papers in the District Court.
 Howard N. Wakeman, of Southport, who filed voluntary petition in bank ruptcy in the United States district court Saturday, has filed an amend ment to his schedules. He states that, by inadvertence at the time his sched- ule of creditors was prepared, the names and statutory facts. concerning the claims of certain creditors were omitted therefrom. as follows. John D. Morris & Co., Philadelphia, amount of claim not definitely known; I. L. Patterson, Mount Washington, Mass, ten dollars; Mrs. c. Buckingham, Southport, $11.8O; Commercial Record, New Haven, three dollars.
 An interest in property vested in the petitioners, as follows, was also omit ted: Fifty shares of Mount Wilson Gold & Silver Mining company's stock, value unknown; two hundred and fifty six lots in Park cemetery, Bridgeport mortgage to George E. Beers, trustee, with other property, ninety-one hun dred dollars, estimated value five thou sand dollars; china cabinet, two long mirrors, chandeliers, carpets book cases, fixtures for heating and lighting. kitchen range and furnace value one thousand dollars.
 The bankrupt asks for an order amending the schedules.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24

William Maher. charged with drunk enness and improper conduct, was held for hearing at a further date.
 Patrick H. Keefe. found guilty of drunkenness, was fined S6 and costs.
 Higwayman Joseph Martin, the color ed snatch thief who was arrested Tues day night for robbing Mrs. F. ". Brad ley of 3S3 George street and Mrs. Mar garet White of 64 Asyulm street of chatelaine bags containing their pocket books. was bound over to the Superior court from the City court yesterday in the heavy sum of $1,500. The bond will probably be made even larger when Martin will be tried on an additional complaint lodged against him by Mrs. Martha S. Marlin, of 326 George street, widow of John NJ. Marlin, the late pres ident of the Marlin Arms Co.
 Mrs. Marlin was attacked on George street near her home Wednesday even ing about ' o'clock. The colored man followed her as she left her home, and grabbed at her pocket in which he had probably seen her place her pocket book. He snatched at the pocket so roughly that her dress was badly torn in several places. She faced about res olutely, and he hustled away without his booty. fearing that she would give an alarm. At police headquarters yes terday morning Mrs. Marlin identified Martin as her assailant, and another warrant was sworn out for him.
 In court, Martin pleaded guilty to rohhinp Mrs Whfta af Cnrl1ca and George streets. and he was found guilty of robbing Mrs. Bradley at Spruce and Broad streets. He got about $5 in all and was arrested by Officer Matt" Powers to whom Mrs. Bradley pointed him out on George street. The theft is a short, stocky man. 2S years of age, and is believed to have been the cause of several previous complaints which have come in fro mthe neighborhood of his Tuesday nights operations.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
REUNION OF RIsLEYs.
Preparations Now Being Made for the
 August Gathering.

Preparations Now Being Made for the
 August Gathering A meeting of the descendants of Rich- ard Risley, who came over with Thomas Hooker, was held March 16 in the direc- tors room of the Aetna National bank at Hartford, to arrange a programme for reunion, which will be held on Au- gust 8 at tho Shrners Oasis in Hocka- mum. The committee in charge are author |ized to say that the Hon. John E. Ris- Hey, former United States minister to Denmark; Samuel D. Risley, M, D., Ph. To-, of Philadelphia; Adna W. Risley, Ph D., of Denver, Col; Mrs. A. Whip pie Smith, wife of Professor Smith of Colgate: Leslie L. Brewer of Hartford, land Edwin H. Risley, of Utica, N. Y., have consented to be present and read papers touching on the early history and life of the family.
 The committee are also in eorrespons dence with other representative mem |bers of the family with a view to still further enlarging the historical knowl- ledge of the progress of the family life in the various lines of descent.
 Russell Sage, whose mother was a Risley, is expected to be present at the |reunion.
 Among those present at the meeting from out of town were Edwin Risley, of 3 Utica; N. Y, Lincoln s. Risley and William Risley of New Britain, Mrs. Jennie Risley Daviscn of West Corn wall and large number from the sur rounding villages.
 Descendants of Richard Risley are re- quested to send to Edwin H. Risley, No. B Summit Place, Utica, N. Y, the names of all descendants of Richard Risley they know of.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
CATHOLIC CHURCH SUED.

Murphy Brothers, contractors of Nor wich have brought suit against the St Mary's Roman Catholic church of Branford to recover damages of $3,500. The plaintiffs in the case were con- tractors engaged in building the new church in Branford, of which the Rev. Edward Martin is rector.
 The claim is based on alleged delays by the church congregation in paying amounts due the contractors while they were building the church. It is said that while these delays occurred the price of materials went up, with the result that the contractors were put to a good deal of extra expense in con- structing the edffice. The church dis putes that the sums should be paid on this account.
 Deputy Sheriff Harrison of North Branford served the papers in the case yesterday. The suit is returnable to the Superior court, April term.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
SHOP BURNED IN ORANGE.

ment Totally Destroyed.
 Orange, Conn, March 23.-The wood turning shop of Russell & Carr of this place, on the Derby turnpike, was en- tirely destroyed by fire to-day. The building was three-story wooden structure owned by Charles Treat, and contained number of costly pieces of machinery The fire is supposed to have started in the japan room from stove which one of the owners start ed there early. this morning with which to dry out some wood. The loss is be- tween s7,00O and sS,OOO There is no insurance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
APoLo BANJO CLuR.

For the present the Yale Apollo Ban jo club will be composed of the follow ing men:
 Banjeaurines--R A. Voight, 1905 s.; IS. Field, 1906; L. H. Fitch, 1906; J. D.. Liggett 1906 s.; c. c. Futile, 1907; F. H. Revell, 1867.
 Piccolo-F. A. Hayes. 1906.
 Banjos-C. S. Bulkeley 1905; s. E.. Martin, 1905 s.; H. P. Fabian, 1907.
 Mandolins-R. T. LaVako. 1905; C.. Wright, 1905; W. D. Harris, 1906; D. E.. Taylor, 1907.
 Guitars-C. J. Chapman, 1905; F. R. Wickwire, 1905 S.; s. K. Oliver, 1905 S.; J. R. Muzzy, 105 S.; J. c. Phelps, 1906; ID. Bruce, 1906.
 The above men will report for re- hearsal at 6.45 p. m. in Calliope hall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
M,GRATH CASE ON.

The case of Mary Brosani against Policeman John T. McGrath was con- tinued on trial before Judge Hubbard and jury in the Common Pleas civil court yesterday. She seeks to recover $1,00O from the officer for an alleged assault on her. by striking her and knocking her down.
 Testimony for the plaintiff was con- cluded Tuesday afternoon and the de- fense offered it's evidence yesterday morning. Officer McGrath in testifying denied in every particular the state ments made by Mrs. Brosani regarding the alleged assault
 The case is still on.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
Quit Claim Deeds.

Angelo 1srto to Angelo sagnella ct al, White street, 30 feet.
 Connecticut Savings Bank to Essi Stannard, Hallock street, 120 feet.
 Willis E. Miller to Essi Stannard, George street, 40 feet.
 Luther Eaton ct al, trustee, to Essi Stannard, George street, AS feet.
 Woman's Seaman's Friend Society to Lillian A. Dikeman, George street, AS feet.
 Byron c. Russell to Mettie B. Platt, adm, George street, 40 feet.
 George A. Sanford adm to E. Louise Beecher, State street, 30 feet,
 Connecticut Savings bank to George W Johnson ct ux., Hallock street, 120 feet.
 Ellen J. Doolittle to Harriett J. FTis- bic, Lenox street, 40 feet.
 Elizabeth H. Hotchkiss to Angelo Porto ct ux., Minor street, s7 feet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-24
MIR. BRYAN TO SPEAK.

Next Sunday Afternoon in the Hy-
 perion.
 Rev. Mr. Irvine of the Peoples church received a. telegram yesterday from William Jennings Bryan, saying that he would be in New Haven and give his speech on ''The Prince of Peace at the Hyperion on Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Tickets for the first floor can be had at 40 Lyon street or at Bush nell hall on Sunday morning.