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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12
LETTER FROM W. H. FITCH

Herewith find copy of letter sent to
the secretary of the National Associa-
tion of Cranberry Growers and which
will probably be read at the conven-
tion to be held in the east later in the
month. 1t may be of interest to your
readers, even though but few are
growers, but who find in the cram
berry fruit food, not only of edible
and economic, but ethical virtue and
value.
In order to prevent any misunder-
standing it might be just as well to
announce that those expecting to
attend the session of the convention
should take their entire lunch with
them, or no refreshments will be
provided this year. The ATTENDANCE
having grown to such proportion as
to become burden upon the ladies in
charge; otherwise the same hearty
welcome will be extended to everyone
who may find pleasure or profit in the
exercises and exhibition of work
carried on by the College of Agricul-
tare Of the University of Wisconsin.
w. Ell. FITCH.
CRANMooR, WIS, Aug. 10, 1904.
Hon. A. j. RIDER, Secretary,
American Cranberry Growers AS
ISOLATION, Hammonton, n. j.
DEAR sIR:-Knowing you will be
interested in hearing about the late
heavy frost would say, that in the
opinion of one of our Oldest growers it
was the worst one that ever struck
him. Perhaps, the suddenness of it
was the most untoward feature; the
thermometer registering 20 degrees at
10:45 p. M; consequently the flooding
that is usually expected to be effective
just before sunrise came too late.
Another baneful factor was the back
wardness of the season and the berry
was in it's most tender stage.
AS to the loss conjectureS vary from
20 per cent. to so per cent. and it is
thought, the average will be rather
over than under so per cent. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12
THE BANQUET
LAST EVENING

OF the eighty members belonging
to the Grand Rapids Advancement
Association it would be difficult tC
find single regret for being present
at the banquet last evening. In fact
it was one of the best and most
successful ever held liz the city. 1t
seemed to be lacking in nothing
either in quantity or quality. But il
there was one feature that prevailed
over any other it was that of good
feeling and good fellow ship united
sentiment for the betterment of our
city.
The first part of the evenings pro-
gram consisted in an excellent supper
served by the ladies of the Eastern
Star, and it was one of The subjects OF
the evening easier to handle with
knife and fork than with pep. The
ladies of this order are noted as royal
entertainers, but on last evening they
out did themselves. 1t was not only
the splendid quality of the supper,
but the prompt and pleasant way it
was served that made it highly APP
preciated by all. The ladies and the
committee on entertainment not only
deserved, but received vote of thanks
from the entire audience.
The second feature of the evening
delt with the subject that called this
organization into existence and was
presented by w. III. Killen, ind ustrial
commissioner of the Wisconsin Cen
tral railroad and E. P. Arpin. In oui
next issue we will speak of the pro-
ceedingS and publish list of those
present also speak of those not present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12
CITY In BRIEF

j. Arpin returned home from his
dredging contract yesterday.
F. M. Billmyre transacted business
in Merrill Monday and Tuesday.
The sixteen months old child of
Mr.. and Mrs G. 0. Burt is very sick.
Miss Vella Riley is entertaining
Miss Grace Noonan, of ST. Paul, this
week.
May Cahill, of Port Edwards has
been spending a few days with Edna
Muir.
Mrs. Cunning, of Aligan, Mich,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. V. D.
Simons.
Miss Bertha Phillips. of Wild Rose,
| is employed as office girl by DR.
Humphrey.
Dan Hanrahan, CT Appleton, but
formerly of Grand Rapids is registered
at the Witter.
Mrs. e. Fl. Morrill,, who is visiting
| with relatives in March is expected
home Saturday.
Mrs. A. G.. Miller is entertaining
Miss Lelah Butterbaugh, of Elroy,
| for few days visit.
Mrs. Lou StimSon. of Rhnelander,
| is in the city this week guest OF
| Mrs John McCann.
Adam Paulus and f. G. Pors. of
Marshfeld, were registered at the
| Witter hotel Tuesday.
WANTED-Girl for general house
| work good wages paid. Inquire OF
| Mrs. E. S. Gill at the paint store. tt
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. jacobson
departed Thursday for their new
home at Bottineau, n. D.
DR.. Harvey performed critical an6
successful operation on the left eye Of
Dave Kammeron last week.
Miss Anna Raath, of Dundee, ILL.,
is in the city this week visiting bel
parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Raath.
M. G. jacobson departed Tuesday
evening for North Dakota, where HI
intends to spend couple of months
Mrs. e. B. Rossier and Mrs. E. G.
Rossier drove to Plover Wednesday
morning to spend the day with rela
tives.
The members of the Rebekah lodg
are all requested TO be present at the
next regular meeting August "a, a!
they are promised treat.
Misses Blanch Staples and Ann;
Mitchell, both of ST. Paul are visiting
Mrs. WIN. Kenyon for couple o
weeks.
| IT. S. Hughes, of Milwaukee
engaged in the cement building blocl
industry is registered at the Dixor
hotel.
Miss Mamie Groezinger, of L.
Crosse, was the guest of her oil,
school friend. Mrs. E. L. Hayward
Tuesday.
Next Monday is the best time t.
enroll at the Stevens Point BGsineS
college. Free stationery and free ca
fare to parties enrolling on thai
date.
II Mrs. Knickerbocker, of Appleton
whe has been visiting her daughter
Mrs. Stoddard returned to her hom
yesterday.
ssThe two winners Lily an,
Hard TO Beat at Church & humans.
jy26-4w
A. w. Tuttle. formerly employed a
the Dixon is ia the city for a fe,
days transacting some business an
visiting friends.
Farmers don't forget TO take ou
cyclone and hail insurance on you
crops and buildings. See f G. Gilke
near bridge. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12
m FUNNY LAUGH M
ZU MAKING CLOWNS ~


Marvellous trained horses.
The only Big Railroad Show
coming this year A Grand Free
Street Parade every morning at
10 o'clock will pass through the
principal streets, the most mag
nifcent, colossal pageant ever
witnessed. Seven open dens of
wild animals. Chariots, Tab
leaux, Gorgeous Floats, Mount
ed horses, many kinds of music,
etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

DR.. Edward Hougan, of Pittsville,
who has been confined to his bed for
some time with TYPHOID fever was
presented by his wife with fine new
boy last Wednesday evening.
The Atlanta Journal prints prison
statistics showing there are no news
paper men III the Georgia penitentiary.
And why should there be? 1t is the
last place in the world you would look
for newspaper man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, August Il.

The ladies' aid society of the Con-
gregational church, east side, will
meet with Mrs. Henry Ticknor.
The west side ladies' aid society
of the NJ E. church will meet with
Mrs. ChaS. Kellogg.
The west side ladies aid society
of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. Ernest Oberbeck.
All the members are requested to
be present at this meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12
Devils Lake, N. D., Indian Reservation

Low rates via Chicago and North
western R'y. 11.000 acres of fertile
government land open to settlement.
Registration August 8to 20, inclusive.
Low rates via the Northwestern line.
August TO IL, inclusive. For full
particulars apply to agents Chicago &
Northwestern R'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

Mrs. Albert Hanneman received the
sad news of the death of her sister,
Mrs. Lizzie Schlothauer, of Madison
Wis. last Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

Nicholas White, while fishing last
Sunday in the river above the dam
caught thirteen pound muskellunge
and two fine bass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

FoR RENT--A store building on the
west side formerly occupied by the
Yellow Front restaurant. For terms
and particulars inquire at this office
tfa-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

The ROenius wood and coal chute is
meeting with splendid success and is
fast gaining favor in different states
it is not uncommon for them to send
out 20 per week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12
MINOR LOCAL NEWS

The home of Mrs. III. Lefebreve
has been improved by new and sub
Stantial side walk ia the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

A new high school at Pittsyille is
one of the Improvements lately
decided upon, by vote of IA to IL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

Among the pleasant events that
occurred the past week was surprise
party on Earl Hill. Those present
report most enjoyable time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

MeSSrS. Oscar CrOtteau and Hugh
MiScoll, head clerks in the Cohen
Bros store, have a fine display of
| their wares this week in their show
windows
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

About forty of the n. f. l..
delegates were registered at the
Dixon hotel during the convention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

A handsome decorated forty-twO
piece dinner set, given away with
Victoria and Sunb beam flour. Ask
your grocer about it. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. p. Hambrecht
arrived Monday to remain permanent
ly and make Grand Rapids their
future home. Mr.. Hambrecht has
formed a co-partnership in the law
with H. G. Wipperman and will here.
after have his Office over. the Wood
County National bank building. Mr.
and Mrs. Hambrecht have wife
acquaintance in this city, and county,
and their many friends will be glad
to welcome them back to Grand
Rapids. Mr.. Hambrecht was princi
pal and superintendent of our public
schools for many years and resigned
his position to enter the law schools
in Chicago and Yale college. He is
now we'll equipped for his professional
duties and in company with Senator
I Wipperma n will form strong com
binatlon fer business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12
We received a letter Monday from

congressman w. E. Brown informing
US that special agent would arrive
in Grand Rapids soon to investigate
and ascertain the feasibility Of the
establishment of rural county
county. We hope to be able to
convince him that there is plenty of
room here for several more routes.
Parties here that are interested will
please give the special agent any
information that he might desire
while looking into these matters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12
Wednesday Aug.
II, 1904.
Grand Rapids, Wis.

For sALE-Top buggy. road wagon,
and single harness. All in good con-
dition For terms and particulars
inquire at this Office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

UOR sale-A fine residence property consisting
I of ten room house and three lots. For
terms and particulars inquire OF Phil Ward
If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

Word reached Grand Rapids this
morning that Mrs. Amile VoeckS, of
Appleton, died suddenly Thursday
August IL. She will be remembered
resided in this city with her parents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

Crazy Pete who is more or less fam
iliar figure on our streets became
altogether too hilarious Sunday morn
ing and was taken in charge by John
Garihee who escorted him to the
county Jail where he is now mediate
ing on his fooliShneSS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

iliar figure on our streets became
altogether too hilarious Sunday morn
ing and was taken in charge by John
Garihee who escorted him to the
county Jail where he is now mediate
ing on his fooliShneSS.
In Russia 2,810 men in every million
are annually called into the army; in
Germany, 4,2lO; in France, $500. To
get so large number of Frenchmen
weaklings have to be taken. This
takes the mortality in the French
army three and half times that of
the German army.
Messrs. Edward DAILY and Edmund
Wheelan have formed co-partner-
ship with office in Cohen Bros.
building. They will do general bust
ness of dealing in real estate, draw.
ing abstracts, loans and collections
Tney invite persons having business
in any one of these departments to
call upon them.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Smith, of Pierre
South Dakota, arrived in Grand
Rapids today with the remains of
their daughter for burial. Mrs.
Smith will be remembered as Miss
Fannie Howes. They have the
sympathy of the community in this
hour OF their bereavement. Her
obituary will appear in our next
issue.
MeSSrs. Ryan & Schrenke, of Mer-
rill, Louis Rossing of Argyle, Ole c.
Walden and III. Y. Underhill, OF
Finley, Juneau county, j. J. Varney
Lawrence Ward, Geo. L. Ward, Jas
E. Ingraham, j. G. Daniels VIM. H.
Bowden and Thomas E. Cummings,
of Babcock were here on Monday on
drainage hearings.
The Baptist Sunday school enjoyed
it's annual picnic in the grove south
Of the cemetery, last Wednesday.
With large attendance, perfect
weather, plenty of sports and bounti-
ful dinner the conditions were right
| for an ideal picnic. And such it was
if one can judge from the reports o.
| those who were there.
The recent order of the postoffice
department grading the salaries of the
rural mail carriers according to thu
number Of miles Travelled, has been
amended so that all carriers who re-
ceived the maximum salary OF $500
prior to June 80 will receive S72(
under the new law. Under thi:
supplementary order all the carrier
in Wood county will receive the
maximum amount.
| Prof. Aleck Zenier, of Appleton, is
in the city this week for few day
visiting among his old time friends
Aleck formerly resided in this city
where he was educated and raised t.
manhood and therefore has a wide
acquaintance among the old residents
He finds many valuable improve
ments in Grand Rapids since his last
visit and is delighted to see the many
evidences of prosperity on ever.
hand.
Cards were received ia this CITY
this week announcing the marriage Q
Ralph V. Luther of Grand Rapids
Wisconsin, to Miss Sadie BotSford, Of
New Albin, Iowa, at the home of TIT
bride on Saturday. August 6. Mr.
Luther will be remembered as operate
at the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad in this city. This youns
tcouple will be at home to their friend:
after September first.
/ Mrs. Kate Townsend lost her farI
house in the town of Rupolph by tir
Thursday August 18th. Loss SlU
insured for $500 in the Sigel Insuranc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

In Russia 2,810 men in every million
are annually called into the army; in
Germany, 4,21O; in France, $500. To
get so large number of Frenchmen
WeaklingS have to be taken. This
army three and half times that of
the German army.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

leila the marvellous Hand Balanc-
- er, the only act of it's kind
ever seen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

Mrs. Kate Townsend lost her farm
house in the town of Rupolph by fire
Thursday August 1lth. Loss $1,000
insured for $500 in the Sigel Insurance
Company. Itappears that they were
heating some tar to spread upon the
roof and it caught fire and the house
with contents were consumed in spite
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-12

Messrs. Edward DAILY and Edmund
Wheelan have formed cO-partner
ship with office in Cohen Bros. ,
building. They will do general bust
ness of dealing in real estate, draw
ing abstracts, loans and collections.
Tney invite persons having business
in any one of these departments to
call upon them.
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MRS. EMMA ". WILSON.

] Captain Ambrose E. Beardsley. re- leeived telegram from Los Angeles lCal., Saturday, stating that Mrs. Emma Merrill White wife of Elihu Clement Wilson, died there on April 7. Mrs. Will son was the daughter of the late Colo Incl George M. White, and for many tyears resided iiil this city, where she had host of friends. She was young woman of very lovely character and was widely known as possessed of un- usual musical talent.
 Mrs. Wilson left New Haven to go with her husband to California, and all letters received by her sister, Miss Ger
 trude. who has an official position in the public library, and by other friends Indicated that she was in good health land in the full enjoyment of happy sur lroundings. Nothing is yet known here leoncerning the cause of death or dura~ ltion of the fatal illness.
 | Following the services held at Los Angeles the body will be brought to Foxboro, Mass, for interment. This lsad news will bring grief to many New Haven hearts, for all who knew Mrs. Wilson held her in very high regard.
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Continued on Eighth Page.)
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Annual Spring Sale of Trunks and Bags.

Each Spring the demand for travelling requisites to you with this trunk and bag sale. It the benefit of a large and complete stock
 Trunks 300 to B % Bags from 7oc to 500 these the time them and at special prices
 claim headquarters this The begins Monday This s interesting reading
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LAMEs CREEM.

Suffering from q toothache and try ing to alleviate the pain, James Green. proprietor of the Bay View Inn at Stony Creek. Friday night applied some laudanum to the aching tooth and in so doing swallowed an overdose of the poison and died soon afterwards. MT. Creem was forty-eight years old and was widely known in Stony Greek, where he had been in the hotel business for several years.
 It is believed that in applying the laudanum to the tooth he swallowed some of it. His death occurred about an hour after he purchased the drug. MT. Creenn is survived by his wife and two children.
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IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL OF WILL
 LIAM B. NORTH.

LIAM B. NAJIlI II.
 At 2:S0 Saturday afternoon the funer- al services over the remains of the late William B. North, head of o. B. North & Co., were held at his late residence, l219 Orchard street. There were a large number of friends present and the ex- lercises were impressive. Rev. Anson
 Phelps Stokes, jr., of St. Paurs church, and Rev. J. A. Riddle officiated. The lworkmen employed by MT. North, num- bering one hundred and fifty attended l in a body. They sorrowfully viewed the remains of their late beloved em- Iployer, the brothers of the deceased, John H. and George P, of the firm, greeting the men and shaking hands with each one. The men then, formed | in procession again and marched to the cemetery, standing uncovered at the Icemetery gate as the cortege passed between their lines into the cemet cry. The workmen sent a magnificent Gre
 elan urn, three and half feet high, filled with camilias and Easter lilies. in token of their respect and esteem. The
 Italian workmen of the firm sent, as their individual token a splendid large lheart-shaped piece of roses. There ,were many other elegant floral tributes.
 The interment was in Evergreen ceme- ltery, with the impressive committal service of the Episcopal church.
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VARIOUS OBITUARY NOTES
FRANK c. VEST, FOREMAN OF 4 DEPARTMENT AT SARGENT'S.

Funeral of ". 5. North-An Impressive
 occssiou-Ths Late nirs. Jason Warner
 A Tribute to Her nemory-Deash oi
 the Late Colonel George M. whites
 Daughter iu Lbs Angeles : Jneob
 spreysr Dies In Colorado.
 The death of Frank G. West, foreman in the hardware packing department at Sargent's, who had been i'll at his home on Wooster place for some time, oc- cured early yesterday morning. He had been i'll with the grip, which was followed by typhoid fever. He leaves many friends to mourn his loss, espe- cially among his shopmates, with whom he was especially popular. No arrangements for the funeral have yet been made.
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IN MEMoRIAM.

Mrs. Jason Warner, who died at the residence of her son-in-law, Frederick c. Lum. 39 Dwight street, early Friday
 morning, belonged to an old New Ha- wen family. She was a daughter of
 Henry and Hannah Stevens, whose home lot occupied the square now
 bounded by Chapel, Dwight and Gill streets and Edgewood avenue. Her
 home after her marriage was on For est street. Westville. Mrs. Warner was
 born in 1922. She possessed a charac- ter of remarkable strength and reserve. Although undemonstrative in manner,
 her affections were intense and abiding. She was a member of the Dwight Place lchurch. She had five children, of whom | three survive her. The funeral ser vices will be held this afternoon at. 3 o'clock at 39 Dwight street.
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 Prices 8. 50 to 1000.
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MAGDALEN sL. HUBER

The funeral of Magdalen Lima Huber was largely attended Friday afternoon from the home of her parents in Dur ham, Rev. Joseph Hooper, assisted by Rev. MT. Gurnsey, officiating, The flowers presented by. her many relatives land friends were beautiful. The inter- |ment was in the Durham cemetery.
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GEnRGE MAHnNEY

The funeral of George Mahoney took place at his late residence, 503 Grand avenue, Friday morning at S:30 and lat Ter at St. Patricks church, where a re- |quiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Russell. The interment was in St. Lawrence cemetery.
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 Prices 3 % to 4.59. Dress trunks, straps ,S inch size.
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