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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
THE WAY BEARS FISH.
Girl Writer In Washington Describes
Bruins Method in That
State,

suppose that bears catch fish just the
same everywhere. but one has a good
chance to Sc how 1t is done in Washing
ton, because great many live In the
woods up there, and, besides, fish are
very plentiful in the streams that come
tumbling down from the mountains,
where the deep snow lies all the year
around, writes Clara Price, in the Wash
ington Star.
woods, in walking around the bend of
a stream, saw just before him small
black bear standing quite still upon the
band.
He at first thought of shooting it, but
remembered that it could not be killed
with the fine shot in the gun he carried,
and it is very dangerous to merely
wound bear.
He was anxious to go down the
stream, yet could not so long as the bear
stood directly in his way and would not
run off into the thick forest as they usu-
ally do when man comes near.
This bear did not seem to know that
anyone was around. and still as still as
the old log beside him, with his eyes
fixed upon the water running at his feet.
He stood so still that little bird who
might have taken him for black stump,
few down and lit for a moment upon
his head, and then, perhaps seeing its
mistake, flew away again, singing loud
ly, but still the bear did not move.
The man began to wonder what was
the matter, and, forgetting to be afraid,
walked few steps nearer, but still the
bear stood and looked at the water.
All of sudden there was a great
splash, after which the man noticed a
large, shining salmon trout founder
ing upon the shore; for quick as flash
the bear had dashed his great, fiat
paw into the water and thrown the
fish out Of the stream, almost before it
had time to even think of danger. Then
he began to make his dinner upon it.
This did not take him very long, and
after it was eaten he bolted off into the
woods and the man was able to go on
his way.
He met no more bears that day, but
all along the stream he saw the scales
or pieces of half-eaten fish, and knew
that this must be the usual way for
bruin to get his food before the ber-
ries which they feed upon are ripe
For bears, you know, are very fond of
berries, and when they are plentiful
seldom take the trouble to go fishing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
INTERESTING ADDRESS
BY DR.. D. A. TELLER

LII. " n. 1eiIer gave the members
OF the high school avery. interesting
and instructive talkson the Teeth
Wednesday morning.
He said that the teeth Of an infant
begin to appear WHEN il is five TO
seven months of age, and continue to
come as the child grows older, until
they number twenty. These teeth
are the ones that are sadly neglected,
for the reason that they are the first
teeth and many people think that
they do not need any care, as the
caild will get another set. This is a
great mistake, as the temporary teeth
should be cared for the same as the
permanent ones. At the average age
of six years, four molars make their
appearance behind the side teeth.
These are permanent and, if removed,
will never be replaced again by nature
/ One thing that is very often over
looked in young persons is the keep
ing of the temporary teeth too long.
The permanent teeth begin to grow
and slowly push against the temporary
ones, making them loose in the jaw.
At this stage, if the temporary teeth
that have become slightly loosened
and are not pulled, they become set
and impede the growth of the per-
manent teeth, making them grow out
of line with the rest, and resulting in
crooked set of teeth. Sometimes
these permanent teeth, that ale out
Of line, are pulled but they will never
be replaced by stature. An artificial
tooth is put in it's place, but does not
performs the duty OF natural tooth
and its only use, if it has any use at
all, is that it makes the set of teeth
look well. Very many times the per-
manent teeth are as sadly neglected
as the temporary teeth; they are
allowed to, become decayed, and 60
from bad to worse until the tooth has
to be extracted. This really throws
two teeth out of use, because the
teeth work in pairs, SO that if lower
tooth is extracted the corresponding
top tooth is thrown out of use and
grows faster, becoming elongated.
One of the most ubleSOme all
ments of the teeth, that causes as
much trouble as decay, is disease of
the gums. This is caused, in the first
place, by tartar being deposited on
the teeth by the alkaline substance in
the saliva, and il this tartar is not
removed once or twice year, it grows
down against the gums and causes
them to become red, and bleed when
they are brushed. But this is only
the starting point of the trouble
The jaw bone, that surrounds the
teeth, may become effected and dis
eased, causing the teeth to become
lo0sened and finally drop out. This
leads to more serious trouble; the food
cannot be properly masticated and is
generally boltcd whole, causing in
digestion, resulting in many serious
diseases, among which is tuberculosis.
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The high school faculty has decided to give
the juniors practice in reporting the speeche
made from time to time at the opening exercises
The best report will be selected AMI given to tn.
press for publication. The ato indicates that
the plan has already brought forth good results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
BUSY TINE In CITY TREAS
URER MOSHER'S OFFICE

From now until the end of this
month will be City Treasurer Mosher's
busiest days during the tax collecting
season. The last week of January is
usually the time when the majority
OF the large tax payers settle their
accounts with the city. Up to last
evening City Treasurer Mosher had
collected about $4,000. The follow
ing are the days when the largest
amounts were paid: Dec. 81, S1,O74.T;
Dec. 81, S927.3l; Jan. 2, S929.S2; Jan. 4,
81, l80.49; Jan. II, Sl,534.1l; Jan. u,
Sl,l75.76; Jan. Ii, s1,427.2S; Jan. Is,
ST, POS. 81; Jan. 20. 81, 757 .82.
After Feb. /, an addition of per
cent. will be added to the taxes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

st. joha's Church French street. west
side. Holy Eucharist, Sundays at s "a.
M. also on Apostolic. Memorial and
other special days at same hour. On
first Sunday monthly, Holy Eucharist
and address 1920 IL IN. All other
SUNDAYS morning nrayer with !itany
on second Sunday and address at ,O.3o
a. m. Church sf-htul lI.4y Il. m.
Evening PRAYER 30 y. ~ R,y. Fr
Cofbett Will lie pleased 10 have the
names and addresses Of ali Strangers
AMI visitors attending Inc several
services A. tOREEI-r. Priest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Installed Gasoline Light Plants.

Nekoosa, Jan. 21.-H. H. Decker,
representing the Ipcandescent Light
& Stove company of Cincinnati. Ohio.
was here this week inst alling two
gasoline light plants, one in Mrs. L.
Gutheil's store and one in Frank
BoleS' business place. The former
will have ten lights and the other
four. This is new light that is
perfectly safe and highly spoken Of.
Chas. Lubbock, of Grand Rapids, was
here helping in the mechanical work
of installing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Stringent Measures.

The minister of public instruction in
France has taken the lead of all the
world in measures for the prevention
of consumption in the schools. A new
law requires that an examination of
every pupil shall be made once in three
months, and the height, the weight,
the chest measure and the general ply
steal condition Of every one shall be
entered on the pupils report. The
school rooms receive the same proven
tive attention. Carpets are prohibited;
curtains must be of cloth that may be
frequently washed; no dry sweeping is
allowed, and dust must be removed by
wet cloths; all school furniture must
be often secured; books are regularly
disinfected, and no book that has been
used by consumptive child may be
used by another person.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

Nekoosa, Jan. 21.-!The stockholders
of the Nekoosa Paper company's mill
held their annual session at the
company's Office Wednesday. Messrs.
John McNaughton, of Appleton,
Henry Euhling, of Watertown, L. NJ.
Alexander, of Milwaukee, f. Garrison,
E. Roenius aud Il. E. Nash all of
Grand Rapids, were present. "A re-
port of the past years business was
read. The old officers were all re-
elected and every body was well
pleased with the past years. business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
MANY FRIENDS HONORED
hrs. AND MRS. j. NJ. LESSIG
Celebrated Their Golden Wedding Monday
Afternoon

The golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
John NJ. Lessig was fittingly cele-
brated at their home in WOrden
Monday afternoon, January Il. At 2
O'Clock Miss Juanita Jackson, the
oldest grandchild, played LoheDgrin's
wedding march, while the guests
were passing to their respective
places at the tables.
Tire four tables were beautifully
decorated with SmilaX and yellow
roses. Smilax were also feStooned in
the archways and balustrade. The
center table was occupied by Mr.. and
and Mrs. John M. Lessig, family and
relatives, and Grandma Kellogg, an
honorary old lady Of eighty years,
who at the conclusion Of the banquet
read THE Hanging of the Crane" by
II. w. Longfellow. The banquet was
opened with prayer by Rev. w. A.
Peterson. f. j. Wood in his eongenial
way made the cOngratulatory and
piNDChGdJloh CpCCCb. liz lOiloW
were the beautiful and useful gifts:
An onyx and marble clock, by all
the children; handsome rocker, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Rein and Robert
Rein; gold finished clock, set with
brilliantS, MeSSrS. and Mesdames Geo.
NJ. Hill, A. L. Ridgman, r. e. Nc
Farland: a gold-lined silver dish,
Messrs. and Mesdames IT. J. Cooper,
F. J. Moore, G. F. Kellogg; a gold and
silver pickle fork, Mrs. w. A. Peter
son; a gold and silver cream ladle, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. w. Baker; a gold and
silver jelly spoon, Messrs. and Mes
danes J. d. Gibson and M. o. Potter;
china and gold said dish, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. II. Comstock; two gold
decorated china cups and saucers, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Warner; two and one
half dollar gold piece, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. S. Coulthart; two dollar prices, Mr..
and Mrs. II. Hamm; gold brooch,
Mrs. N. f. Emmons; lastly, hand
some gold-headed ebony cane, upon
which was engraved, 1854, j. M.
Lessig, 1904, to serve as a staff to
father. Mrs. &. Fl. Brown, Messrs,
and Mesdames S. L. Brooks, John
Bell, L. Porter, f. I'll. Jackson, f. j
Wood, w. A. Peterson, Mrs. Robert
Lyon, w. II. Brown and Miss Minnie
Brown, to be handed down to future
generations. Mr.. Lessig tittingly
responded expressing thanks for the
friendly gifts, and a desire that
Jesus Christ would be the staff for all
Rev. w. A. Peterson then announced
the usong, 1.-THE Tie That Binds"
which was played by Mrs II. II. Com
stock and sung by all, after which tie
guests departed for their respective
homes.
The following were present: Rev.
and Mrs. w. A. Peterson, Messrs. and
Mesdames +. j. Wood, G. Nj Hill.
Lafayette Porter, r. e. Mcfarland,
John Bell, T. j. Cooper, Daniel Rein,
J. S. Coulthart, H. Hamm, Ed. War.
ner, Geo. w. Baker, g. F. Kellogg, A
L. Ridgman, Miss Minnie Brown, w.
II. Brown, S. L. Brooks, Mesdames
Nj. 0. Potter, R. w. Lyon, n. f,
Emmons, Charles Fl. Brown, J. D.
Gibson, II. Fl. Comstock, F. F. KeI-
loge. j. F. Moore, Miss Katie Law
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

In selecting gowns tor street wear
it is well to have two tailor-made
suits. One of these should be very
plain, with sometimes two skiEts. one
short and one long. On more Ella
borate- suit may be passementeries,
cordings, stitchings,. and facings of
white. or, color, also gold or silver
buttons. All of these various forms
of trimmings seem to be growing in
popularity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Leap Year Party.

Nekoosa, Jan. 2l.-Great prepara-
tions are going on for the ladies' leap
year party to be given on Friday
evening, January 20. It will take
place in Brooks hall and the ladies of
Nekoosa propose to show the gentle
men how to entertain. We under
stand that it will be a full dress affair
and promises to be the event of the
season,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

LosT-On the road from Altdorf to,
or in Grand Rapids one pair of gold
bowed spectacles in case. Finder
,lease notify Mrs. 0. j, Leu, Altdorf,
Wis, or leaye at this office and receive
'eward for same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
NekooSa and Vicinity

Indiana, Normal school, was the guest
Of NJ. Luther Saturday and Sunday.
The professor is the gentleman who
recently purchased the Jackson farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Fingers Badly Bruised.

Nekoosa. Jan. 2l.-Wm. Bovee had
three fingers of his left hand badly
bruised and injured by having them
caught in the rewind He is getting
along as we'll as can be expected under
the circumstances.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Real Estate Transfer.

Nekoosa, Jan. 21.-Geo. n. Wood,
of Grand Rapids, sold forty acres of
wild land, just west of tue village, to
Frank Brown. Consideration, $780,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday. Jan. II.
The VIC. T. o. will meet with
Mrs. Emily Witter. A large at-s
tendance is desired.
Wednesday, Jan. II,
The east side ladies aid society
of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. George Smith.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Their Gafn-yot Our..

First Tablespoonful play was
taken from the Italian.
Second Ditto-Lucky Italians!-
Smart Set
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

Surprising you're busted---haven't a
dime,
Getting poor isn't serious crime:
Put on bold front, work with all
your might,
You're sure to win by taking Rocky
Mountain Tea at night. John e. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
THIRTEEN YOUNG BACHELORS
FORM SOCIAL E. O. K. CLUB
Will Give First Social Dance Tomorrow
Evening.

Thirteen well known young men of
this city have organized society to
be known as the E. 0. K. club. The
active membership is limited 10
thirteen. The club will entertain
some Of their friends at a social dance
ia Spafford's hall tomorrow evening.
The Big Four. orchestra will furnish
the music -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
settled Cheap.

A southeast Missouri man, who fled
suit against a Yailroed for 100000
Tor personal injuries, has sstted Tor
$3.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Waste of Time.

Some men waste lot Of time in
wondering how the world got along be-
fore they came into 1t and how 1t is 60
ing to get on after they leave it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
Membership of Secret

Membership of Secret Orders.
There are 1884 odd fellows in the
United States and Canada, 941. 21 free
masons and 92s,035 Of the Ancient Or
der Of Foresters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

Subscribe for the Reporter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

DR.. E. Pomainyille office at Steib's
Residence west side. Tel. No 248.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

DR.. w. d. IIarvie, office over Cohen
Brothers store, speciality of eye.
ear. nose and throat. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

DR.. o. T.. Hougen, M. d. Office
over Days drug store. Telephone Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
MEN TO PATRONIZE

Dr.Chas. Pomainville, Dentist, office
In Pomainville block, West side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
LEGISLATIVE

Senator II. c. Winperman.
Assemblyman r. A. Cady.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-01-22

DR. d. A. Teller, dentist, Office over
Wood County National bank Tele-
phone No. 60. residence No. 100.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
BRYAN TOO MODEST FOR ONCE

Chicago Chronicle.-The voice from
Lincoln, Neb., is not always truthful
but it has occasional lapses into YER
acity.
There was, indeed, at ST. Louis, a
considerable vote in the committee In
favor of the reaffirmation of the Kan
sas City platform. 1t is likewise true
it is even understanding the truth
to say that "the western members OF
the platform committee together with
some from the south, stood together
and secured enough changes in the
platform to make it a presentable
of the party'-worthy, that is, accord
ing to the view Of Mr.. Bryan.
For once in his life; indeed, that gen.
tleman is too modest. He claims less
than everybody is willing to accord
him. Instead Of modifying the St
Louis platform he dictated it; instead
of securing some slight concessions he
compelled entire surrender. On the
principal issue his influence was SO
powerful that the representatives or
the national democratic party humbly
agreed to go to the country without, a
word. The platform contains no cur
rency plank, for the tricky reply of its
nominee is not a part of the platform
and would mean nothing if it Were
Mr.. Bryan was the dominant force
at ST. Louis, as he evidently purposes
to be of the democratic campaign. AS
he truly says, the platform which he
dictated is worthy the support of the
democratic party-as at present con-
stituted. 1t is entirely proper that he
should be the chief figure in that
party. He is it's guide. philosopher
and friend Also it's owner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23

SO eminent a champion of the public
school Is thoroughly un-American and
un-C Christian. 1t sets at naught the
idea Of brotherhood and mutual help
fulness, the reaching out of strong
hand to the weak and extending the
protecting arm to the fallen.
1t is the gospel which prevailed in
prehistoric jungles when huge mon
sters commended for mastery; it is the
gospel which swayed savage minds: it
is the gospel which we supposed had
been driven from the earth by the
coming of the Prince of Peace.
This pagan spirit of SELFISH greed
is Numerically opposed to the Chris
tian idea of loving service. This is
the doctrine which Is working the
greatest harm to our political, industri-
al and family life today
Evidently Father Doyle's career has
been one of continual and easy sue
cess, for had he been thrown upon his
own resources and compelled to work
his way upward, step by step, he must
have known that this is not land of
ideals but Of realities. No matter how
agreeable 1t would be to everyone
we're conditions as he pictures them
he need only ask any one of the toll
ing millions to- learn that he is wrong
Progress, is the result of contest in
nearly every case and especially is
this true, in the business and profess
sional life of today in America. The
passive man fails while his wide-awake
brother makes his way to success
The man who waits for something to
turn up" dies before his time comes
while the one who turns something
up" goes ahead to successes the wait
ing one had only known in his
dreams. Though un-American, it may
be it is nevertheless fact and one
that no amount of lecturing can re-
verse. Professor Diapers advice to
the graduating class of the Illinois
university is the kind of advice that
should be given every graduating
class and if it is the number Of fail
ures among college graduates who
start upon BUSINESS or professional
career will be lessened materially and
the college will do just what it is in
tended to ,do-prepare the young men
and young women for the contest
which is life.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
BRYAN AND DEBs.

Denver Republican.-Notwit
ing the recent declaration of Debs, the
socialist candidate for president, that
Bryan has shown himself to be de-
generate by declaring that he will sup
port Judge Parker, the two are not
very far apart.
Similarity in disposition and aim is
drawing them towards each other, and
1T will not be surprising if they meet
upon a common platform and become
advocates of common cause. Both
are radicals. Both are more or less
fanatical in their natures, and both are
enemies of the economic welfare and
business prosperity of the country.
Between the principals of Jefferson
and those advocated by socialists there
is the widest possible difference. Bry-
an processes to be, and probably thinks
he is, a follower of Jefferson. But
Jefferson was a conservative compar-
ed with Bryan. Between old-fashion-
ed Jeffersonian democracy and social
ism the principles of the populist party
occupy middle ground, and Bryan is
essentially populist. Repudiated by
a majority of the democrats, he will
drift farther and farther from that
party, and each remove will place him
nearer the position occupied by Debs
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
THE NEWS FROM EsoPUs.

why are you fellers hangin' round? 2"
asks old inhabitant.
What Is the news? What Is the
news? the correspondents pant.
What makes you fellers swear so
hard?" the village people cry.
I'VE wonder what on earth to write"
the correspondents sigh.
For they're waiting at Esopus; you
can hear them gnash their teeth,
Growing: why did duty rope us
here to Parker's native heath?
Every day we wire message with our
signatures beneath,
Thus: Parker went in swimming
here this morning."
What makes that fellow breathe so
hard?" the village cutup yells.
He thinks he's hearing Parker speak, .
one correspondent tells.
"Ho, that is Parker's photograph" the
cutup smokers out.
TITS good to hear some talking here"
the correspondents pout.
For they're waiting at Esopus for a
thrilling interview
That shall be the magnum opus of