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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Mrs. Geo. Courtney and daughter,
Lettie, are visiting friends in Armenia


Prot. and Mrs. M. H. Jackson ano
Miss Michaels gave a pleasant recep
tion to some of their friends at the
Training school rooms Saturday even
ing. The rooms had been appropriately
decorated in honor Of Valentine day
the preduminating color being red
The wall Of the rooms were profusely
covered with all sizes OF hearts. One
OF ohe rooms contained beautiful
festoon OF red paper ribbons In the
center of which hung an immense
heart. A heart made from the photo
graphs Of the public school teachers
was found in a conspicuous place. A
feature, which proved very entertain
ing, was the search for valentines
Long strings had been ingeniously
intertwined and the guests were asked
to unravel them and thus find their
valentines. Imppmptu verses were
then written and addressed to those
present. Later in the evening al
had the pleasure of listening to the
beautiful rhythmic walls Of Cupid
Next came the shooting contest. A
large heart was placed in the center
Of the room and the guests were al
lowed TO try their skill in hitting il
with bow and arrows or darts. Miss
Bennett succeeded In coming nearest
to the center Of the heart and was
awarded the prize. Prof Simons
accompanied on the piano by Mis-.
Gilkey, gave several very fine violir
solos. Refreshments were served after
which the party broke up feeling thai
they had spent very enjoyable even
Ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

Mrs. William Suhr died Friday
from uraemic poisoning after a week.
illness. Mrs Suhr, whose maiden name
was Edith Wussaw, was the daughter
OF Ferdinand WusSaw. OF Sigel. She
was born IN Columbus, Sept. 8. 1882,
and was married to William Suhr,
Nov. IL, 1901. She is survived by her
husband and few-days-old baby.
The funeral was held from the Con.
gregational church Sunday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock, Rev. B. j. H. Shaw
officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Joseph Nimtz Dead.

Joseph M. NimtZ died at his
home in this city Sunday forenoon at
1920 o'clock. The funeral took place
this forenoon at 8 O'clock from the
Catholic church, Rev. Van Roosmalen
officiating. Joseph Nimtz was born
In West Prussia September II, 1878,
and was the oldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Nimtz. Six years ago he
went west where he contracted
pneumonia which finally developed
into tuberculosis. He is survived by
his father and mother, four brothers
Albert, August, Frank and Anthem
and three sisters. Mrs. j. w. Nash
Mrs. E. f. Fail and Gertrude Nimtz
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

OF the liver. The famous little pills
known as DcWitt'S Little Earl,
Risers not only cleanse the system
but they strengthen the action Of the
liver and rebuild IL e tissues support
ing that organ. Little Early Risers
are easy to act. they never gripe and
yet they are absolutely certain to
produce results that are satisfactory
in all cises. Sold by Wood Co. Druy
Co. and Johnson b Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Operations Performed.

Mesdames o. e. Odell, Rudolph
Nillstein and VIM. Baumgartner
underwent operations yesterday
aftern.,o on in DR.. Rockwell's hospital.
DR.. Oviate, Of Oshkosh, assisted by
Doctors Rockwell, Pomainville and
Reyes performed the operations AT
this writing the ladies are doing
nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Modern Woodmen Grow.

Total membership Of the Modern
WoOdnen Of America lodge is now
720,00 and the total number of camps.
IL, 200. The amount of insurance ia
force Is 81, 1000 From January l,
1903, to July /, 1903, s35, 600, 900 was
paid to beneficiaries. The number o,
deaths during the same period was
1880. The average membership Is
1919 years and the death rate rel
1000 members for the past year is 4.S4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Sparring Exhibition Tonight.

Geo. Lawler, of Milwaukee, cham.
pion heavy weight of Wisconsin and
the former trainer and sparring part
ner OF Bob Fitzimmons, is in the city.
He was accompanied here by his
sparring partner, Dick Scanlon, OF
Cleveland, Ohio. The two pugilsts
will give sparring exhibition in the
athletic rooms tonight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
In Honor of Miss Case.

Miss Nellie Ward gave dance
party a Spafford's hall last evening
in honor Of her friend, Miss Dorothy
Case, of Necedah. About fifteen
couples were present. They We're
chaperDned by Mr.. and Mrs. Owen
Love. The music was furnished by
the Big Four orchestra. All enjoyed
a very pleasant evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Do You Value Money? Yes.

Then listen TO us. On March we
are going to have one OF the largest
sales of muslin underwear ever held in
Grand Rapids. 1t il not a sale Of a
lot Of broken lines-it is new, fresh,
clean stock brought here by Mr..
Deyer who will personally conduct
the sale. AS the goods are not here
yet we can not give you detailed
description of them or the prices but
will do SO soon as they come. Watch
for our announcement in this paper.
HEINEMAN MERCANTILE Go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Epworth League Social.

The EDwOrth League of the M. E.
church gave Valentine social at the
home OF Mrs. Emily Witter Friday
evening. A large number of young
people turned out and enjoyed them
selves immensely. The evening was
spent in playing a number of UNIQUE
Valentine games. Refreshment
were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Tobacco without Nicotine.

A German chemist removes the pol
souous nicotine from tobacco by steep
ing the leaves before they are made ur
in a solution of tannic acid. which com
bines with the nicotine and forms a sub
stance quite inactive and harmless. In
order to increase the flavor of the to-
bacco, it is then treated with a decoc-
ton Of marjoram. The flavor Of the to-
bacco prepared as above described diff
fers in no way from that Of ordinary
tobacco
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Sons of Veterans Dance,

Considering the cold weather, the
attendance at the Sons of Veterans,
dance last evening was very good
The music was furnished by Lam
bert's orchestra. Those present voted
the boys very good entertainers.
About ten dollars were cleared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Receiver Appointed.

G. d. Mcfarland, Of Stevens Point,
has secured an order from Judge Webb
appointing K. M. Taylor, Of lola. as
receiver for the hotel owned by L. A..
Nelson and run by Orr Becker. The
receiver was appointed ON application
from George Dale ct al, heirs Of the
late DR.. Dale, of lola. The property
is valued at $4,000 and the liabilities
are placed at "a, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
MINOR LOCAL NEWS

1
with the grippe.
Nels Sundet. the tailor. is on the
sick list this week.
Mrs. Mary Howlette is quite i'll with
an attack of bronchitis.
John H. Mullen, of Wausau, was il
the city today on business.
Wait for the big muslin underwear
sale at Heinemdn'S March 3.
Frank Boles. of Nekoosa, transacted
business in the city yesterday.
Otto Roenius departed yesterday or
business trip to Watertown.
A. H. Kleberg, of Nekoosa, was a
Grand Rapids visitor yesterday.
Hugh Corbett went to Almond
yesterday morning on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hardy's four
mouths old child is seriously i'll.
E. J. Whitney departed Friday for
Tomah, Lacrosse and ST. Louis.
Aoh " ooJ JOuI II1U>llu uDUHFWear
until March 3, big sale >Heiueman's
Mrs. JOS. La Madeline is now recover
ing from severe attack of the
grippe.
Mrs. John Mccain, who has been
threatened with pneumonia. is now
recovering.
Paul Crotteau, who resides at the
home OF John O'Brine, is very ill
with pneumonia.
District Attorney T. W. Brazeau
went to Marshield yesterday to trans-
act legal business.
Don't forget the date. it is March
at Heinenan'S. Go there and get
your muslin underwear.
Messrs. Geo. Mead and [. P.
Witter departed last night for Mil
waukee on business.
Chief Of Police Garrihee is off duty
on account of being confined at his
home with sickness.
Messrs. w. G.. Nelson and ]. r.
Springer spent Sunday in the city
visiting among friends.
H. II. Kelley spent the fore part of
the week with friends at Grand
Rapids. Sun.
Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. Closuit received
a beautiful valentine Sunday morning.
1t was little daughter.
Mrs. Oswald Voyer, of Junction
City, visited relatives Saturday aud
Sunday in Grand Rapids.
Our spring stock of mems hand made
working shoes are now in Working
men wanting d pair of good, honest
made shoes should examine this llne.
IHE MUIR SHOE Co.
Sam Zion has taken charge of w, w.
Booths Merchants Cafe" aud will
hereafter conduct the business.
Grandma Hewlett, who is living
with her sou, James, was among those
who were sick first of the week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Payne sold one lot in
the second ward yesterday to Frank
Wessenberg, of BIron. Consideration.
$780,
j. j. Patrick, conductor on the
Greeu Bay & Western railroad, is
forced TO remain at hume on account
of illneSs.
Edmund Rothman and Miss Olive
Huntley returned TO Stevens Puiut
today after a pleasant visit at the
home OF Mr.. aud Mrs. Turnell.
The extreme cold weather thus far
this winter has been the cause of a
great deal of sickness. Nearly every
household has some member sick.
Miss Lucy. Woodwork went to
Milwaukee today where she will
represent the Pittsville Eastern Star
chapter at the meeting of the Grand
chapter.
Our first spring shipment of mems
fine hand welt $500 and $3.50 shoes
are now in and we would be pleased
to show them TO you; they are beauties.
The MUIR SHOE Co
II. z. Chase one of our old and re-
Spected townsman, we are sorry to
note is confined to his home this week
with an attack of pneumonia. We
hope he may soon recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Hand Amputated.

Geo. Frechette was called to Merrill
last night where his brother met viii h
serious accident. IL was necessary
to aniputate his right hand and it
also may become necessary to perform
an operation on the left hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Death Of Baby Boy.

Mr.. apd Mrs. NJ. Peterson have the
sympathy Of the community in the
loss of their ffteen-mOnths-uld son,
who died early Sunday morning. The
child was i'll only three days with
bronchitis. The funeral was held at
2 O'Clock today from the house, Rev.
GrOenfeldt officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Model Barber Shop.

Carson Burt has installed in his
barber shop Buffalo steam sterilizer
which will sterilize all razors. shears,
combs, brushes and towels before they
are used. 1t is the intention of Mr..
Burt to make his shop strictly SAM
tary in every respect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
World'. Six Leading Ports.

The average tonnage Of imports and
exports of the six leading ports Of the
world are now: London, 1854 ,102:
New York. 1888 ,05S; Antwerp. 16, 721.-
009; Hamburg, 1883. 489; Hong-Kong,
14.724.2es: Liverpool, 1879, ia tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Have You Indifestion7

II you have Indigestion, Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will cure you. 1t has
cured thousands. 1t is curing people
every day-every hour. You owe ii
to yourself to give it a trial. You
will continue TO suffer unt: you dc
try 1t. There Is no other combination
OF digestantS that digest and rebuild
at the same time. KOdOl does both
KOdOl cures, STRENGTHENS and rebuilds
Sold by Wood 20. Drug Co and John
son e Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Champion Wants Tussle.

Jean Cole, champion wrestler OF
Minnesota, has challenged Philip
Fields, who is 10 charge OF Ted &
Jim's gymnasium, for a wrestling
match to take place in this city
February "a He offers to come il
5000 a side is guaranteed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
CITY IN BRIEF
Store Re.opened.

Mrs. John Lowrey re-Opened her
husbands store yesterday in order to
close out the remaining goods. The
whereabouts Of John Lowrey is not
yet positively known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

DR.. f. Pomainville Office at Steib'
Residence west side. Tel. No. 248.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
MEN TO PATRONIZE

Dr.Chas. Pomainville, Dentist, offic.
In Pomainville block, West side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

DR.. J. J. Looze, Grand Rapids, Office
in Wood Block, over drug StOr.
telephone No. 81. residence No. 246.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

DR.. o. T. Hougen, M. D. Otfic.
over Daly's drug store. Telephone IL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

DR. d. A. Teller, dentist, office owe
Wood County National bank. Tele
phone No. 60. residence No. 13O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

Painting and finishing done in frs
Dixon House. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

DR.. w. D. Harvie, office over Cohe,
Brothers store, specially of eye
ear. nose and throat. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

A. b. Crawford, Dentist. Otfic.
in Reiland building, Grand Rapids
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

Don't forget the dates of the grea'
mid-winter clearing sale at Gross &
Lyons Co.'S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

e. j. Clark, dentist, Office over
Gross & Lyon Co.'S. store. west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

Ayers Pills Increase the activity Of
tts9 liver, and thus aid recovery.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-06-04
EULoGY ON ETHAN ALLEN.

The American revolution called
forth the latent energies of many in
diyldnals who, in a more peaceful
state of political affairs would have
slumbered in obscurity and gone
down to the grave unhonorel and IN.
known. Peacefully engaged in the
affairs of civil life, they would have
passed their days, then slept in dark
ness and gone TO their eternal resting
places without the honors that now
are bestowed upon them. The policy
OF Great Britain toward the American
colonies, tyranncal and oppressive
aroused the many friends of liberty
into immediate action. To the at
tempts made to deprive the peaceful
colonists Of their newly gained rights
to the charge of treason and the
threats of death. thousands of citj
zens made answer. mo couseauencea
are so dreadful 10 a free people as
that Of being made slaves" Thanks
TO the spirit which prevailed among
our fathers; thanks TO the patriotism
which then warmed the hearts of the
people, England with her mercenaries
was unequal 10 the task of robbing q
freedomloying people of their rights |
and their liberties.
True-hearted were the volunteers |
who responded to the calls of their
country. They knew by Inheritance |
II not by actual experience, the Tao. |
tics Of the Indians They could make
a fortress Of rock or tree, could
shoot and vanish, or fall. as il seem.
ed, from the empty air into the midst
" the unsuspecting foe. They were
not only in bodies. but in
iiyidnally. and in the heart Of each
Is he faced the foe. would be not ONLY
he resolve TO conquer. but the holy
hought OF wife and children. AMI of
liberty They were as M TO be led
~ an Ethan Allen or a Washington
Is were these men 10 lead them
These valiant sons of Columbia ,
ought anl conquered. and BY their !
.eeds OF heroism, privation and SUI I
rings, the country for which they ;
truseled 50 long and a. sach sea-sa. (
acr.fices was maze free. and the r
'eOple prosperous and happy.
Among the younger leaders In our
evolutionary struggle for liberty no
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-06-04
A PLEA FOR BETTER EDUCATION.

ANY common mechanic knows that
chain is no stronger than its weak.
EST link, but when this is used in ref
erence to anything but a chain very
lew people apply it, Suppose we
make the same application to the hui.
man body an call each organ link.
Imagine then a person with every link
IN his body perfect and strong except
one near the center. and call the weak
link the heart, Imagine another with
every link perfect except the stomach
another with every link perfect except
the right lung, and another with every
INK perfect except the nerves. and so
on. Now if any extra strain be put
on these weak links what will be the
result? We all know there will be
great danger OF its breaking. You
say the break will amount to but lit
tie, perhaps. Yes, and perhaps it win
amount TO a great deal. The break.
ms OF a tendon, muscle, or some
other more vital organ oftentimes
makes a cripple or an invalid for life.
TO say nothing of death that some.
times follows. Yes. an invalid or
cripple to be in everybody's way and
not able TO take care of ones self.
but dependent on others for susten
ance, and often suffering for the real
necessities of life. Think of the poor
cripples and weaklings YOU have seen
on our streets, begging those who
pass for only few pennies! How
would you like to be, or see your
loved ones in their stead? In order
to avoid such conditions for ourselves
ana others we should try from early
to make every link or or.
can in our bodies perfect ana strong.
We should not attempt to develop
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-06-04

British Of the country northwest Of
The OHIO river. TO no general of the
revolution, Washington alone eXcep.
led, are the people Of this great r.
public more indebted than Ia Gen
George Rogers Clark" Had this con.
quest never haon made the Anceha.
mics might still have been our west.
am boundary. ana the fertile valley
II the Mississippi. 60 this hour. a
Spanish, French, or British posse
alon- The Louisiana Purchase. the
admission Of Texas. fhe acquisition Of
California and the further west. The
purchase OF Alaska. the annexation
Of Hawaii, our recently acquired
possessions Of Guam and the Phil
'ipincs, are hut the superstructurc "a
The great western expansion of me
United States. The foundation was.
firmly established by Clark's con.
quest Of the Northwest TERRITORY. ana
while this grand republic lives the
progress, wealth and prosperity afI
he five great states carved from fho
~ich domain northwest of the Ohio
river, viii ever stand as a monument
to the energy and prowess Of General
George Rogers Clark
EUGENE 5. PENNEBAKER
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-06-04

soon pusuedWcaJ"dIl INTO Texas, then
Y MeNl1ah possession Growing res
1--WE under MeXlcos oppressive rule,
t1eSe hherty'ioNlng settlers, sought
american protection, ana in 1873 the
Lone star State was annexed y
,ne Union ms aot precipitated how
ti''l'eS Wi'h MeNIco' nut at the end OF
lh't war 'he Pacihc ocean marked
liie western boundary ol the United
S s1a Alaska was purchased in
ao"' ~ 'ecouh' ~ "er Faloanie seal
l''''Vi no WINE iaNa'I was annexed
''4'''e =" "Uil"b the 0pdhlsh-Amefl-
,"l' N'i' nave eN'ellaed our outPosts
- I'm Tue r"ellic-iil lact our eh''re
"S7'el" eNP"!lSloH Y pug 'he result
- 'i'e Aileil''u 'Ioueer movement
" '''0n Ian ~ ues'hniHs N CiarN
], "il'p"'suS asalhs' 'he l'fl.
'isn Po9'S III 'iie northwest curing me
eAoiution'
~ a century "a pi'enoiiieI'ai pro.
? I'M nag ',@ualol Llleu lAe heaIt Of
w ~, 1Nil'e' l'" INV" iNe great states.
p'',i' ,o7''"'i ~ i ho'"oFN OF rail-
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-06-04
0LYMPlAN GAMES.

since the beginning OF the world
there has always been some form OF
competition among men of muscle and
Drawn and II was with this idea that
the ancient Greks originated the
Olympic games which were one of the
oldest forms OF games known to the
modern world of athletics.
The first games that we have any
record Of occurred in the year 77s 3.
G. when the names Of the different
winners were recorded and these
games were considered so important
that I he chronology Of Greece IA
dated from this event II was at this
time that the term olympiAn origi.
mated in theGreek Calender and this
meant the period that elapsed he.
tween two successful games. This
eventually caused a defect in the
dates of Greek history because of fail
ure to name exact year In the oiimp-
piad that the event occurred.
These games we're governed nv
rigid laws which had to be observed
by persons entering the contest. For
example an athlete had to spensi ten
months Of the year training al one Of
the various gymnaslums of that Tina.
This training was considered a part
OF thSlr education. They we're also
required to be of Hellenic blood ana
Iree from SIN against the gods or
crime against the state. The list Of
events consisted of running. tnmp-
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-06-04

! along one or two lines, but along all
the lines that go to make up our be
ns.
Activity IS said to be a natural law
Of childhood, aud if left TO follow hi7
own reasonable inclinations the ordin.
airy child develops wonderfully in n
few years both mentally and physf.
cally. However, most children enter
school about the age of six, where
they are supposed 10 sit on a hard
seat, from which oftentimes the feet
dangle. unable 10 reach the floor. 10
be very quiet indeed, and study all
the time, at least never look up. dur
ing school hours. which continue the
greater part Of the day Poor little
ones, II they could only have the
windows thrown open. stand in the
aisies and take light gymnastics fo-
ten minutes at the close of every
hour what a relief it would be to
their tired little brains and crampe
and often aching bodies And. oh.
what better girls and boys they'd be
But thus it goes on from year to year.
Those lessons must be learned. and
po7itive quiet must reign if spinea no
grag crooked shoulders round. heart
and mnes weak. snd eyes go out.
Thus ft continues until the chilli is
about fifteen ana enters the high
ea9oi. the majority of the children
vita tired, oyarworkej. poorly desel I
oped bodies and brains. In the hiea /
school the Child generally has a di.- /