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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
Christmas Celebration at the First Moraviar
Church.

Christmas eve the Sunday school OF
the First MOravian Church, anew
demonstrated that it knows how to dc
things. Quietly for several weeks
teachers and pupils had prepared for
this festival. and surely, they have
reasons to feel fully repaid for their
time and labor: for the program, con-
Sisting OF declarations, dialogues
and songs was pronounced success
in every particular, by all present.
The decorations could not easily have
been improved upon. Fully one
hundred and fifty yards of hemlock
garlands, draped with artistic taste,
lent a charm all its own to the large
audience room. The tree, giant in
size aud all but perfect in form, with
its half hundred or more of lighted
candles and countless glittering
fruits" we'll deserved to occupy the
center of the platform. Near the
close of the service about two hundred
stockings filled with sweets and an
equal number of bags containing nuts
and oranges, made the heart of many
children happy. Rev. Meilicke not
having been favored with one of the
above bags, the superintendent of the
Sunday school thought, it was no
more then fair. that he, in the name
of the congregation and friends, make
up this delinquency. This he did by
handing Rev. Meilicke japanese
silk bag containing handsome sum
of money ''a small token of continued
love and respect, with few feeling
words this gift was accepted. After
Joining heartily in a closing song the
large audience was dismissed. all
feeling happy and we'll satisfied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday. Dec. 70.

Wednesday. Dec. 70.
The east side ladies' aid society
of the M. E. church will meet
at the church parlors. A large
attendance is requested.
The west side ladies' aid society
of the M. f. church will meet with
Mrs. Chas. Kellogg.
The Glad Tidings Circle will meet
with Mrs. D. r. Evans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
When the Filipino Strikes.

An American army officer, recently
returned from the Philippines, says that
the Filipino invariably emits snake
like hiss before he strikes. This seems
to be just as instructive with him as il
is with snake. There is sharp, in
drawn breath that comes as a warning
and gives man seconds time to drop
fiat or to throw up an arm Ii the an
tagonist is within striking distance with
. knife.-Chicago Daily News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
Baptist Church Notices.

Sermon subjects for Sunday,
January Morning:-"The World
Wide Conditions of True Worship
eyening:-"Gates Ajar," New Years
Meditation, Special music,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
To the Children.

Come to the Office OF the Grand
Rapids Milling company Friday
afternoon, December 80 between 3
and D o'clock. Novelty calenders will
be given away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
Largest Copper Mines.

Butte, Mont, furnishes one-seventh
of the worlds supply of copper and the
Calumet & Hecla mine in Michigan
furnishes nearly one-eighth. These
are two Of the six largest copper mines
in the world. Four of the six are In
the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
Union Service During the Week Of PRAYER

The Methodist, Congregational and
Baptist churches will unite in the
observance of the week OF prayer,
beginning with Monday evening Jan. 2.
The meetings will be in the Baptist
church rooms, each evening at 7:3O
Pastor Peterson will have charge OF
the meetings Monday and Thursday
Pastor Putnam, Tuesday and Friday
and Pastor Staff, Wednesday and
Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
To Match the Food.

Visitor-What is the reason your
children never use any slang nor swear
Words?
Proud Mother-Because have brought
them up on sterilized language.-De.
troit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27

At the Baptist church roems'Christ-
mas eve was appropriately observed
by a Christmas tree and by the
presentation Of a we'll prepared pro-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
CHRISTMAS AT
THE CHURCHES
Christmas Eve at the N. E. Church.

| For the occasion. W. A. Peterson,
chairman of committee on decoratIunS.
had the church Hastily festouned in
green wreaths, with beautiful
design bearing The words Merry
! Christmas across the ruStrum, while
just above it could be seen a large
star. Tie rec was loaded dis usual
on such OCCASIONS. with good things
for the little ones, and brilliantly
| lighted with electric lights. Two
tables were provided besides to hold
those gifts which could find no room
on tht tree. A new feature were the
giving of fancy gauze stockings full
of toys in the place of the old time
candy and apples, and every child
was remembered by Santa Claus who
mysteriOusly made his appearance
HIS advent in to the festivities capped
the climax of the evenings fun and,
those of whom Christ said, "Of such
is the Kingdom of Heaven" went
home, rejoicing ia their hearts that
it was their privilege to be of the
merry gathering. The following
| program was given:
Soug-Joy to the World ............ School
Scripture Reading. ..A. D. Hill
Prayer .......... Rev. Peterson
Recitation ..... Rernie Bremen
Little stranger
The Misses Tuey and Riley
RecltatlOn... LeOna Dustin
Recitation Santa Claus. ......... ....Irma Nilsson
Piano solo,. Dolly Lawler
Oration--Iu France. ......Ellen Planke
Neutrality-suspicious. Echoes. Leila Steen
.......Zelma Tuey
Recitaton-A Christmas Ballad ....Ethel Nissen
Recitation. Bennie Christmas Box
Ruth Emmons
Duet awake
Edna and Paula Swartz.
Violin Solo-Remsmbrance..... Kenneth Lipke
Recitation Ernest Davis
Recitation. Katheryne Lipke
Piano solo Observation-Disclosures. ....Nina Riley
Recitation ........... O'Del
Glass Exercise Miss Herschlebs Class
Recitation. Hester Wells
Dialogue.......... .......Siguicance of Christmas
| Carroll Lamberton, Earl Bogoger, Jesse. Slussar
Class Exercise. Mrs. Petersons Class
Recitation Florence Weeks
Eva L1uu
ReClallOn .......JoHn ouISelt
Glass Exercise Mrs, W. A. BraZeau's Class
Recitation Harry Russell
PlanO SOLO ...IraCle OoSgluS
! RecltatlOn.. .......D Onalu PETERSON
| Piano Duet-Misses NJ. Rowland Julia DUNES
Song-Good Night .........Mrs. Lipke's Glass
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27

| ANIES If you are suffering from persistent
Headache, Painful Menstruation
Uterine DISBURSEMENTS, Pains in Back and feel
as If it were impossible for you to endure your
troubles and still be obliged to attend to your
household and social obligations, give the
Doctor call. He will cure you il you trust your
self to his care. great many have taken treat
ment of this Specialist, and he can refer you to
those who have been cured by him.
:. Thousands cured at home by correspondence
ute secrecy in all professional dealings. Address
I'd 2-cent stamp for list of questions and pamphlet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27

gram. There were presents for all
the Sunday School children andicandy
bags for everyone, and a good time
was enjoyed by all. A special feature
was the presentation Of a pretty
childs crib To the new hospital, by
tile Sunday school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27
VARICOCELE.
Varicocele lmpairs Vitality and De-
StrOyS the Elements of Manhood.

want every man afflicted with Vari.
cocele, Blood Poison, Nervo-Vital De-
bility, or allied troubles to come to nv
Office, where | will explain to him my
method Of curing these diseases. ia
wife in particular all men who have be-
come dissatisfied with treatment else
where. l will explain to you why you
have not been cured, and will demon
strate to your entire satisfaction why
can cure you safely, quickly, and per-
manently. MY COUNSEL WILL
COST YOU NOTHING, BUT MY
CHARGES FOR A PERFECT CURE
WILL BE REASONABLE AND NOT
MORE THAN YOU WILL BE WILL
ING To PAY FOR THE BENEFITS
CONFERRED. l WILL DO BY YOU
AS l WOULD WANT YOU TO DO
BY ME- IF OUR CASES WERE
REVERSED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-27

The Christmas exercises at the
Congregational church on Christmas
eve. were very enjoyable and gave
the young people an opportunity TO
meet Santa Claus. He was there in
full costume and had two Christmas
trees, one on either side of the pulpit
laden with presents and decorated in
the most attractive manner. The
singing. recitationS. etc. were pleasing
and in harmony with the Christmas
doings. No child went away from
these exercises aforementioned.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-01
Colds Are Dangerous ,

! How often you hear II remarked:
tits only a cold. and 4 few days later
learn that the man Is on his back With
pneumonia. This i, Of such common
occurrence that q cold, however slight.
chouId not be disregarded. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy counteracts any
tendency toward pneumonia. 1t always
cures and is pleasant to take. For sale
by E. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-01
BY the governor:
w. G..
Secretary of State. us.
BY j w. SITTON, Deputy.
Better Than Gold.

al was troubled for several years
with chronic Indigestion and nervous
debility writes FL Green, vor Lam
caster. NH. mo remedy helped me
until ! began using Electric Bitters,
which did mo more good than all the
medicines II ever aused.n They have
also kept myswife In excellent health
for years. q She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles;
that they are a grand tonic and invigor-
ator for weak, run down women. rho
other medicine can take its place in
our family" Try them. Only Soc.
Satisfaction guaranteed Wadsworth
Drug Co.
r'
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-01
ARB0R DAY
PROCLAMATION.
Governor Sparks Has Desig.
mated Friday, l.:l15,
as Tree-planting Day

In accordance with the provisions of
an act of the Nevada legislature. ap-
proved February 10, 1887. | hereby
designate Friday, the 18th day of April
1904, as Arbor Day. and earnestly re-
quest that the day be observed as a
holiday by the public schools Of the
state, but not to be construed as a le-
gal holiday. so far as the courts and
civil contracts are concerned.
The act cited above recommends
that the day named be devoted ito the
planting Of trees, shrubs and vines, in
the promotion Of forest growth and
culture, In the adornment of public and
private grounds. places and ways, and
in such other efforts and undertakings
as shall be in harmony with the day so
established,
If the people Of this state will devote
a little time On that day to promoting
the object and intention of the law,
much good will be accomplished. the
general appearance Of the state i'm
proved and the people made happier
and more c%ontented. a ,fs4
Who a imagine a life scene more
admirable than the family group en-
joying the welcome shade Of their home
trees surrounded by flowers, shrubs and
vinesa The stranger who passes by
will certainly partake of the refreshing
influence and Judge with kindly appre-
citation our conditions. The same may
be said Of our parks. our highways and
byways. Their are very few people
whose hearts do not respond to the
beautiful.
Let us therefore cultivate and adorn
our homes and lpublic places in a way
that will not only afford pleasure to our
selves. but also to those who are So
journIng with us, and others who may
come after.
Given under my hand and the great
seal Of state, at the capitol in Carson
City. this 18th day Of March. 1904.
JOHN SPARKS,
~ Governor.
By the governor:
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-01

Secretary Of State W. G Douglass
haspurchased the interest Of w. J.
Douglass in the ranch left by the late
J. NJ Douglass In Churchill county.
The sale reported some time ago did
"a "'AHa- 4+s - e. ~
not take place.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-01

there and will employ many men. 1t is located
in the heart of a fine farming and mining
country. The climate is clear, dry and healthy,
with very little snowfall.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07

The Twenty-eighth infantry, which
is to succeed the Twenty-first at Fort
Lincoln. will start from the Preside,
San Francisco, today. It will prob
ably reach the Department of Dakota
next Friday. Whether eight or ten
companies will go to Snelling-two
hattalions or two and half-has not
been announced. But four companies
will be assigned to Fort Keogh, Mont,
and Fort Lincoln, N. D., in place OF the
third battalion of the Twenty irst.
One of the five regiments added to
tho infantry arm at the time the reg
MAR army was reorganized, in Feb
ruary, 1901, the Twenty-eighth mas
had neither time nor opportunity TO
gather the material for herald1c de-
vices so successfully accumulated py
the Twenty-fist. But for child IN
it's fourth year the new regiment IS
undeniably bouncing. Its material IS
If sterling quality. Moreover few, II
anv regiments can better illustrate
the really American opportunities OF
the American army despite its recent
changes imperial and imported
The Twenty-eighth is commanded
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07
Rags and Paper.

The very best writing paper is made
of rags, but even with the higher
grades there is a certain percentage of
wood pulp, and the product which
comes of this combination is If any
thing superior in looks to the paper
made wholly from rags. For bank note
paper only clean new linen rags are
acceptable. Nothing but linen will suf-
fee, and the clippings from mems
shirts form considerable per cent OF
the raw material. A good deal, too,
comes from Ireland, which can always
be relied on to furnish the best linen
In the world. When you reflect on the
length of time piece of paper money
lasts and the immense amount Of han
ding it gets it will be readily seen that
no inferior elements can enter into its
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Post.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07

of Main street is divided into two pre-
cincts, by Fourth street as north and
south line. ALI persons living in this
part of the city west of Fourth street
vote at the Mcbride building at the
corner Of First and Main streets. All
persons residing east of the center
line of Fourth street vote at E. G,
Smiths blacksmith shop.
South of Main street. there is one
precinct, and residents of the city
south of Main street will vote at John
Maassen's paint shop.
The election will be by the Austria
liam ballot and all voters should be
careful that an error in marking doe:
not vitiate their ballots. To vote
straight ticket it is only necessary tt
mark an x in the square under the
name of the party, thus:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07
TO RETAIN YOUTH.

Simply refuse to grow old by not
counting your years or anticipating old
age.
Refrain from all kinds of stimulants
and sedatives. They will shorten your
life.
Keep in the sunlight. Nothing beau
tiful or sweet grows or ripens in the
darkness.
Avoid fear in all it's varied forms of
expression. 1t is the greatest enemy
Of the human race.
Avoid excuses of all kinds. They
are injurious. The long life must be u
temperate, regular life.
Cultivate the spirit of contentment.
All discomfort and dissatisfaction bring
age burrows prematurely to the face.
Don't be too ambitious. The canker
of an overvaulting ambition has eaten
up the happiness Of many a life and
shortened its years.-Success. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07
ELECTION DAY TOMORROW
General Election Takes Place Tomorrow
Precincts In the City and Hours OF
Election Some Facts Regarding the
RI Election.

Tomorrow is election day, for the
election Of national. state and county
officers. The polls will be open at
eight o'clock in the morning and close
at five o'clock in the afternoon. There
are four voting precincts in the city,
described in the official call as follows:
Precinct No. 43-All that portion of
the city of Bismarck lying west of the
center line of Fourth street and south
of the township line between town
ships 1873 and 1879 and north Of Main
street, to vote at the Mcbride build
ing on the corner of First aad Main
streets. Robert Macnider, inspector.
Second Ward
Precinct No. 44-All that portion IF
the city of Bismarck lying east of the
center line of Fourth street anil south
of the township line between town
ships 1873 and 1879, and north OF Main
street, to vote at E. G. Smiths, black
smith shop. Frank Donnelly, inspec-
, tor.
Fourth Ward
Precinct No. 45-All that portion of
the city of Bismarck lying south of
Main street to vote at John Maassen's
paint shop. P. F. Wilcox, inspector.
School House
Precinct No. 46-All that portion of
the city of Bismarck in township 1879,
range 80, to vo Q at school house. G.
A. Burton, inspector.
All residents of the city Of Bismarck
residing in township 1879, range 80,
are in the school house precinct and
vote at the school house. The division
of this part of the city from the rest
is necessary because the county COM
missioner district comprises that part
of the city, and residents of that pre-
cinct have a. vote for commissioner.
Other parts of the city do not vote for
commissioner at this election.
South of this precinct, the city north
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07
NEW REGIMENT THIS WEEK
Twenty=eighth Regiment Leaves the Preside
Today and Companies Will Probably
Reach Fort Lincoln Latter Part OF the
Week.

by a Union veteran who made his first
campaign as a volunteer. And out OF
forty-five captains and ieutenants in
the regiment IS per cent, like their
commander, learned their profession
as volunteers; 40 per cent rose from
the ranks of the regulars, and only is
per cent obtained from the nation the
preliminary gift of theoretical train
ing at West Point. The Twenty
eighth, evidently, has already gained
it's record in the arduous warfare OF
individual struggles against fortune.
Col. Owen J. Sweet, although only
fifty-nine years old, entered the fed
eral ranks as lieutenant in Septem-
Der, 1862. He was then seventeen. His
first commission was that of second
lieutenant of the One Hundred and
Thirty-seventh New York infantry. He
was transferred to the regular estab-
lishment in 1867. He has served with
the Twenty-fifth, the Twenty-third,
and the Twenty-frst infantry. Feb
ruary 1S, 1908, has was promoted to
be colonel and assigned to his present
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07
DISTRICT COURT is REVERSED
Supreme Court Orders New Trial In the
Case of Meehan VS.. Great Northern
Railway Company At Grand Forks

The supreme court has reversed the
order of the district court of Grand
Forks county Judge Fisk and ordered
a new trial in the case of Daniel
Meehan VS.. the Great Northern Rail-
way company. Meehan was employed
as brakeman on the Great Northern,
between Grand Forks and Walhalla.
On the night of April 10, 1902, while
on his return trip to Grand Forks, the
train on which Meehan was braking
broke in two, and in running along
the top of the cars Meehan fell from
the car at the point where the train
had broken in two. He sustained in
juries for which he sued for damages
and a jury awarded him verdict of
$4,000. The defendant railroad COM
pany moved for judgment notwith-
standing the verdict and for a new
trial, both of which motions were de-
MED. From this an appeal was taken
to the supreme court, who reverse the
OTu0T u0uy1uS d uS" IA1oA oAu 81
another trial of the case.
The principal point nj the case was
as to the failure of the automatic all
brakes to work and stop the rear enc
of the train after the train had broker
in two. Several possible causes were
assigned for this. and testimony take1
from railroad men as to the reasons
why tn brakes did not work, thu
question of whether there was neglig
ence on the part of the company bein'
the point at issue. The supreme cour
in its syllabus says:
1. The opinions Of expert witnesse
as to which of two or more cause
produced a given effect are not admis
sible in evidence where the condition
necessary to the operation OF the oil
ferent causes can be described wit
sufficient clearness so that the jur
can understand them and intelllgentl
form an opinion.
2. In an action to recover damage
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07

Paper No. s. Irrigation Practices on
the Great Plains, by e. B. Cowgirl
1897.
Paper No. g. Windmills for Irriga-
tion by E. G. Murphy.
Paper No. 10. Irrigation System in
Texas, by w. F. Hutson-189S.
Paper No. 20. Experiments with
Windmills, by Thos. o. Perry-1S99.
Paper No. 20. Wells and Windmills
in Nebraska, by Erwin Hinckley Bar.
bour-1899. y
Bull. No. IA. Irrigation in Northern
Italy, by Elwood Mead-19O4
Bull. No. 145. Preparing Land fol
Irrigation and Methods Of Applying
Water-1904.
Bull. No. 146. Current Wheels
Their Use for Lifting Water for Irri
cation.
Bull. No. 80. Irrigation in Field and
Garden, by e. j. Wickson.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07

for an injury alleged . to have been 3
caused by defendants negligence,
where it appears that there were two
or more possible causes of the injury,
only one of which is chargeable to
defendants negligence, the burden is
upon the plaintiff to make it appear
that it was more probable that the in
jury resulted from the cause for which i
the defendant was responsible.
3. It is the masters duty not only
to provide proper appliances for the
use of his employees, but also to ex-.t
ercise ordinary care to keep the ap-
planes in good repair.
4. The masters duty to provide
proper appliances and to keep them in
good repair can not be delegated so
as to avoid personal responsibility for
the due performance of the duty.
5. The master is not liable to his
employee for an injury caused by a
defect in appliances resulting solely
from use unless the master knew of or
ought to have known of and remedied
the defect.
6. The employee does not assume
the risk of injury caused by the mas
ter's negligence, where he had no
knowledge of the existing danger.
7. To justify an order for judgment
notwithstanding the verdict the record
must affirmantively show. not only
that the verdict is not justified by the
evidence, but it must also appear that
there is no reasonable probability that
the defects in the proof necessary to
support the verdict may be remedled
on another trial. IS
Appeal from the district court OF
Grand Forks county, c. J. Fisk, judge.
w. E. Dodge, w. R. Begg and G. J.
Murphy for the appellant.
George A. Bangs and P. J. NC
Loughlin for respondent.
Opinion by Engerud. J.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-11-07
Brains Not Needed.

Sir Conan Doyle once told story Of
an English officer who was badly
wounded in South Africa, and the mill
tary surgeon had to shave off that por-
ton of his brain which protruded from
his skull. The officer got well, and
later on in London the surgeon asked
whether he knew that portion of his
brain was In a glass bottle in labora-
tory. "Oh. that does not matter now
replied the soldier; "I've got a per-
manent position in the war Office"