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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
"THE GATHERING
OF THE CLANS"

The home of DR.. and Mrs. Hougen
was the scene of very pleasant
gathering on Saturday evening,
December 3.
The ladies Of the Travel Glass held
the first social evening of their club
year and had invited the gentlemen
to o'clock dinner. The guests
were received at the door by Miss
Jessie Stetzer and Miss Helen Kroner
assisted in the upper hall. In the
parlor the guests were welcomed by
DR.. and Mrs. Hougen and Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Paulos. The tables were
tastefully decorated with red carna-
tiOnS and Smilax Covers were laid
for Al guests. The following is the
menu:
COnSumme
Olives Waters
Baked trout with sauce
Fresh cucumbers PotatOe balls
Bread and butter
Roast turkey with stuffing
Giblet gravey
Mashed potatoes Cranberry ice
Cheese balls
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
A VITAL QUESTION

when company OF men come 10
our city to locate a manufacturing
industry and meet with the dis
advantages that the Sash 81 Door
company were compelled to overcome
IN order To secure a location here, it is
time that better conditions are pro-
vided along this line. Two members
OF this company spent two weeks In
our city In order to secure IA location
for their factory aud short review
OF Their experiences may at least be in
tereSting. When they failed TO secure
what they wanted close To tho Green
Bay depot their attention was turned
TO the west side where they spent
several days looking over locations.
They were offered ia one locality an
acre of ground for $50. this however
was soue little distance from the
railroad, At phint between the
Green Bay aud the ST, Paul roads
they were offered ali acre fer $780, but
as the land was four feet below the
| level of the track and somewhat
marshy. it made IL undesirable for
them. AT another p8int they were
offered two acres Of land for $500 off
some distance from the railroad or
one acre for $1,000. Failing to fud
anything suitable on the west side
that was within their reach financially
they turned their attention again to
the east side Of the river where they
were located by the general superln-
tendent or the Green Bay & Western
railroad just north or the round
house, where they secured two acres
and one half Of ground, bounded on
the south by railroad aud the north
by street for which they paid $500.
In week from the time this deal
was closed the stone foundation was
completed for their new shop and the
timber on the grounds for it:
erection. This company asked nc
assistance from the city and were
willing to pay fair price for fail
location. Doubtless this and other
circumstances is what led the Grand
Rapids Advancement Association tt
make arrangements for a tract of
land to be used for locating new in
duStries. e. ?. Arpin has drawn uf
the bylaws and constitution fol
forming stock company to meet this
demand. There is no question but
what this plan if carried out will
solve the problem of locating ne
industries in our city.
In the short address of f. j. WOOD
at the last Business Mems meeting
his tribute to e. p. Arpin and hi
untiring efforts along this line viii
meet with the approval Of every
citizen, We are glad to say thai
Grand Rapids is making progress anC
the old conditions that have been {
bearer to securing new industries are
fast passing away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
CONDITIONS OF MIND
REFLECTED In ONES FACE

Have you ever stood on the street
corner in front of Daly'S drug store
or waiting for the mail at the post
office and watched the people as they
come and go. To one pleasant, cherry
looking face you will see dozen
whose expression shows strain under
which the owners are working.
CareWOrn, drawn expressions are
mingled with those of sadness or
anxiety. Then comes one which
has burroughs of deep thought,
followed by one which tells the story of
much work to be done in a short time.
The anxious look of one who is worry
ing over what is to be done. Women
shoppers hurry along intent on reach
ing certain store. Even the school
girls are seen with clouded faces
figuring out some school problem
until one wonders if there is any
brightness and cheerfulness left in
this busy world. Why cannot we
forget our petty worries and show
some brightness to those who pass US
on the streets, forget for time that
we must hurry and rush and remem-
Der that there are many hours in the
day. Small boys are the saving grace
here in Grand Rapids, they alone
seem to be care free and when they
come whistling along the streets it is
a pleasure to see them. 1t would
seem as though there was lesson for
US all to learn to be taught by these
little fellows SO full of pluck and
courage.
The business man puzzles and
thinks all the day over his duties and
even on the streets he cannot drop
his thoughts, but greets all whom he
| meets with the frown of unSolved
| business problem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
Nut sandwiches
Brick ice cream
Assorted cakes

The dinner was served by Mrs. Geo.
Smith assisted by Misses Jessie
Stetzer, Helen Kroner, Ella
Hasbrouck, Carolyn Briere and Mabel
Hamilton.
After the dinner, tables were
arranged for progressive whist while
for those who did not care for whist
other amusements were provided.
Delightful music was rendered
throughout the evening by the
Colcords stringed orchestra. Those
present were: Madames and Messrs.
Goggins, Hambrecht, Harmon, G. F.
kellogg, W. E. Kellogg, Geo. Mead,
Paulus, D. B. Philleo, l. E. Philleo,
LIP. Witter, W. D. Harvie. F. J.
Wood, T. A. Lipke, w. A. Brazeau,
Theo. BraZeau. MeSdames Denis,
Biron, H. B. Philleo, Gibson, S. II.
kellogg and Messrs. II. H. Mullen, DR..
Waters and MacKinnon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
JUBILEE SERVICES

On Thursday December l, solemn
Jubilee Services were held at st
Lawrence's Catholic Church in this
city. The pastor ReY. j. M. KorcZyk
was assisted by Rev. Fathers JOS.
Feldman of Nekoosa, Julius Chylinski
of Pound. Frank Nowak of Flintvlle,
Michael Klosowski of PIover, Theo.
Wojak of CaSsel, Kubiszwski of
Fancher, and John Pouecha of Bevent.
The services opened at 5 O'Clock in
morning by a Holy Mass celebrated
by the Rev. Pastor of the congrega-
tion. Throughout the entire day
alteration of the Blessed Sacrament
took place.
At ten O'Clock solemn High Mass
was celebrated by Rev. J, Feldman
assisted by Rev. J. Chylinski as deacon,
Rev. Jr. Nowak as subdeacon and
Rev. M. Klosowski as master of
ceremonies. Rev. J. Pociecha de-
livered sermon at this Mass on
devotion to the Blessed Virgin
Mary"
The conclusion of the services took
place in the evening, with an English
sermon delivered by Rev. j. Chylinski.
The subject was ga Christmas Duty
towards God" Rev. Wojak preached
in Polish, his subject being "The
Sacrifice of Mass" When followed a
procession in honor of the Blessed
Sacrament, and Benediction.
The devOtiOns were we'll attended
making use of this opportunity of
GAINING the Juhilaa Tn6u1ppnca
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
JUDGE WEBB FOR
u. S. SENATOR

Enc question of the election OF a
United States senator, to succeed j.
V. Quarles, has already become a good
deal more than Speck on the political
horizon. Mr. Quarles desires to
succeed himself but unless the un-
expected happens it. is believed his
chances are nit. Among Others who
have been suggested as aspirants are
Judge Charles II. Webb and Congress-
maa Cooper Of Racine and Congress-
man Gseh, of La Crosse, with Gov.
La Toilette and w. D. Conner of
Marsh field stalking in the background
as peas lse dark horses. In view OF
tho political relations that haye
existed during the past year between
the governor and Mr.. Conner,
however, it is hardly believed that
they will antagonize each other but
th@t their interests will in some way
be mutuaIzed before the final test
comes. A meeting Of the members
OF the state central committee was
held at Madison Tuesday, the Osten-
sibIe object OF which was to settle the
accounts of the late campaign and to
devise means to meet the deficit
which is said to exist. The meeting
was also attended by a number of the
governors most prominent supporters
and quite naturally the senatorial
situation was talked over. These
conferences are said to have developed
the fact that Judge Webb will have a
strong and earnest support for the
senatorship when the time for
making selection arrives. All of
which will be highly gratifying to
Judge Webb's many personal and
political friends in this part Of the
state. Judge Webb is known to have
the support of a number of senator's
and assemblymen who are destined to
take leading parts at the next session
OF the legislature and it is gratifying
to know that they have already started
upon an active and earnest campaign
in his behalf.-Stevens Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06

Mr.. Arpin stated that this plan was
endorsed not only by his committee.
but by the Northwestern, st. Paul
and Wisconsin Central Railroad Co.
Letters were read from each of these
three railroad companies showing
their willingness and approval for one
common centre devoted to new
industries Mr., Arpin also spoke of
communication from one OF the State
officers in regard TO d site containing
at least five hundred acres Of land on
the Wisconsin river TWO miles below
the city for the erection of state
hospital for conSumptiveS. DR..
Hougen was strongly in favor of bid
ding for an institution of this kind,
should the state decide to make an
appropriation for this purpose DR..
Hougen stated that there were 5000
cousumptiveS in this state at the
present time and that hospitals
erected in other states for this
purpose had proven entirely SatiSfac-
tory and of much benefit to the com
mon people. Dr., Waters made a
short address taking the same view OF
this matter as that taken by DR..
HOugen. T. j. Wood with a view OF
bringing the matter before the meet
ing stated that he had been somewhat
prejudiced against asking such an
| RI I,,t H,tt
after hearing the statements OF Dr.
HOugen and Waters he was in favor
of action being taken in regard TO the
matter. A. L. Fontaine also spoke in
favor of the proposition. 1t was not
however without opposition as Mr.
McKinnon, Mr.. Witter and Mr. PalIlu:
spoke in opposition to making an,
efforts to locate state institution Of
this kind so close to our city. Mayor
Nash spoke of the proposition as moi
being dangerous, aud no detriment tt
the city. Prof. Jackson in a few wei
chosen remarks moved that the chat
appoint committee of five t.
Investigate. The motion was carried
and the following were appointed or
: said committee. DR.. Hougen, DR..
Waters, e. P. Arpin, Prof. Jackson
J and G. NJ. Hill Rev. Staff was callet
on and made a few remarks. Mr.
Upham resigned his position "a
Secretary and Frank Boles was eIecte'
to fill the vacancy. A rising vote U
!. thanks was rendered FIR. Upham 70
) his able and patriotic services to tn
organization.
Short addresses were made by other
including Mr.. Kellogg and Mr.. Raga
! and Mr.. Hill. The meeting was on
7 of the most interesting ever held b
the organization.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06

The Senior rhetoricals Thursday |
morning were conducted as follows. i
Spread of vacation schools in our cities....-....
uella Jackson
Protection against Fires-----.-.---- AIDA Baker |
BOOKS review. Rose Merger
Edwin Harding has with drawn
from school and has accepted a position
of apprentice at the REPoRTER office.
The Laurel" gave an excellent
program last night, which follows.
JuIia Dumas
kecitation... Georgia Rldgman
Magazine review ................ Bella Rockstead
Quartet-Mac Baruch, Rose Wipperman, Ruby
...-......... ...-...- Natwick, Luella Jackson
The High school girls basket ball
team will play the Stevens Point girls
team aud the boys the Stevens Point
boys team here Friday evening. The
halves will be alternated and both
games will be witnessed for single
admission.
Mabel Eowinnd...... .....-.......M Matte Slattery
Katie Mason
Recitation Jenkins
Judges Deeision...S 10 in favor of the negative
Ella Oberbeck is still dangerously
i'll.
Kitty and Henry Bever were absent
last week their home being under
quarantine for diphtheria.
Debate resolved that the Russian
general Is just as good as the japanese
general.
Mabel Whitrock was absent last
week on account Of sickness.
The work Oh baskets is on exhibition
al all times in the Office and in the art
room.
| The girls sewing classes are at work
making practical Christmas gifts such
as handkerchiefS, holders, turnovers
and in the eight grade aprons.
The Sophmore Manual Training
class completed their lumber rack.
The other classes have made tool
holders for each bench SO that now
each bench has complete set of tools.
They have also made desk covers for
protection of the desks for the
whiting classes at the Lowell and
Howe buildings. The Sophmore class
is starting geometrical drawing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06

Such rot as has been appearing at
the head of the editorial column IN
the Daily Milwaukee Journal against
the candidacy Of Judge Chas. NJ.
Webb, for the z. S. Senate is fully
understood by his friends In this city,
also the author of said editorials.
We may have something to say later
about the writer Of said articles and
explain the motive back of it. The
constitutional provision" is only a
cloak for such mea az the author OF
said editorials, that have recently
appeared in the Milwaukee Journal, tC
hide behind and present as reason fol
opposing his candidacy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06

ITO late for last issue.l


Miss Gertrude La Vague spent
Saturday with her parents.
Mrs. Francis Biron is visiting with
the La Vague family this week.
Miss Lena Hornburg has been en-.
gagged as servant girl at the La Vague
hotel.
Joseph Faubart attended the
marriage of his sister at Port Edwards
Saturday.
A. Sweeney was taking in the sights
Tuesday and shaking hands with his
old friends.
Miss Elizabeth Mathewson, from
Pardeeville, is visiting with her
brother, Ray.
Seth Wing was seen calling on his
friends Tuesday. Seth is visiting
with the Moore family.
T. A. Miller has been on the sick
list for the past few days, but is again
able to be about his duties.
Possley hall is now enclosed and
John says will be ready for the 18th, at
which time he expects to give grand
opening.
Grille, Daisy and Belle La Vague
spent Thanksgiving with their grand
ma, Mrs. Thomas LaVaque at
Rudolph,
The boys from the west side of the
river are obliged to stay on the mill
side this week on account of the river
freezing over.
A number of the people attended
the Thanksgiving dance at Rudolph
and all report having good time,
especially in the good order that is
kept at the dances at Rudolph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06

Rough winter has taken the place
of our mild Indian summer.
F. Warren has sold his farm to
Messrs. Smith, Coon and Angelo.
Miss Belle Stowell attended the
Bible Day exercises at the Baptist
church last Sunday,
Mrs. Geo. Apps two brothers,
Messrs. Brooks and a sister, Miss Ida,
from Richfield visited here last
week.
An apron social will be held at the
residence of Geo. Apps Friday night,
December 2, for the benefit of Rev.
Aaron Davidson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
Take Notice.

The undersigned committee on poor
farm of Wood county will meet at
the court house in the city of Grand
Rapids in the county of Wood on the
18th day Of December 1904 for the
purpose of acting upon and engaging
an overseerer of the poor farm. Appli-
cations for said position can be filed
with the county clerk on Or before
the above date, the application to be
accompanied with bond of $500.
Respectfully,
JOHN RAUsCH,
E. d. AYERS,
Ed. PROVOST,
2-3t Committee on poor farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
DEATH OF GRACE LAVAQUE

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur LaVaque of
Biron, have the sympathy of the
community in the loss of their year
old daughter Grace with heart trouble
on Sunday evening at o'clock Dec.
4th. She had never been very strong,
but it was hoped that as she grew
older she would develop stronger and
more robust. Her death has been. a
great shock to her parents and friends
and her place in the family circle will
be hard to fill. The funeral service
will take place at the Catholic church
Wednesday morning at O'Clock
Father Hugenroth officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
Notice to Key Holders.

All former patrons of the Centralia
post Office who have paid for their
keys will please present them and
receive the 20 cents which they paid
for the key. Please present them to
r. A. Mcdonald, formerly post
master in the Centralia Office and
now employed in the Grand Rapids
Office. This is requested on post
Office Inspector Fraser's order.
Please attend to this promptly, so
that full settlement of the key
deposit fund can be made with the
department.
Yours respectfully,
If A. l.. FONTAINE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
Beware of C0unterfeits

"DeWitt'S is the only genuine
Witch Hazel Salve" writes J. L..
Tucker, of Centre, Ala. Il have
used it in my family for Piles, Cuts
and Burns for years and can recon-
mend it to be the best Salve on the
market. Every family should keep it,,
as it is an invaluable household
remedy, and should always be kept on
hand for immediate USE" Sold by
E, l.. Steib and J. E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday. Dec. 7.

Wednesday. Dec. 7.
NJ. W. K. club will meet with
Mrs. W. II. Cochran on High street.
The east side ladies' aid society
of the M. e. church will meet
with Mrs. W. A. Peterson.
The west side ladies' aid society
of the NJ. E. church will meet with
Mrs. W. A Peterson,
The west side ladies' aid society
of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. Caroline Rossier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
Il Pleasant Pill

No pill is as pleasant and positive
as DeWitt'S Little Early RiSerS.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are SO
mild and effective that children, deli
cate and weak people enjoy their
cleansing effect, while strong people
say they are the best liver pills
sold. Sold by T. L. Steib and J, E.
DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06

are so numerous here and every one
so delicious that it is difficult to select
any particular kind as being worthy
of special mention. There's an embar-
rassment of riches. Every kind of
CONFECTIONERY
known to the maker and some which
are our own invention is here to de-
light the lovers of dainty, pure and
wholesome candies. The list Of differ
ent flavors is almost as long as ones
arm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06

A new discovery for all Coughs,
Colds, Group, Whooping cough, ETC.,
is Kennedy'S Laxative Honey and
Tar. 1t cuts phiegm, draws out the
Inflammation, cures all coughs,
strengthens the lungs and bronchial
tubes and assists in expelling cold
from the system by gently moving
the bowels. Pleasant to take aud
contains no opiates. 1t is the
children's friend. Sold by f. L.
Steib s. COMPANY, and j. e. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dol a-s Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. F. j. ENEY & co.
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned. have known F. J..
Cheney tor the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any oblga-
tons made by his firm.
NALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces e OF the system: Testimonials sent free.
Take Halls Family Pills for CONSTITUTION
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
KILLS CATARRH GERMS.
Breathe Hyomei and Be Cured of Catarrh
Costs Nothing if 1t Fails

Breathe Hyomei for few minutes
four times day, through the neat
pocket inhaler that comes with every
outfit, and benefit will be seen at
once. Continue this treatment for a
short time, and your catarrh will
have been cured by Hyomei.
There is no round about way in Hy-
omei's medicinal action; it does not
try to cure disease of the head by
putting medicine in the stomach. 1t
fills the air you breath with balsamic
healing, that SootheS the irritated and
smarting membrane. destroys the
germs of catarrh that are present in
the head and throat and is the only
treatment that can be relied upon to
cure.
When using Hyomei the air you
breathe will be like that on the noun
tain high above the sea level, filled
with volatile antiseptic fragrance that
heals and cures the irritated mucous
membran of the air passages.
This treatment has been so success
full, curing SO per cent of all who have
used it, that Hyomei is now sold by
John E. DAILY under an absolute
guarantee to refund the money if it
does not benefit. You run no risk
whatever in buying Hyomei. If it
did not possess unusual powers to cure,
it could not be sold upon this plan.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs
s1.00 and comprises a hard rubber
inhaler, bottle of Hyomei and
dropper. The inhaler will last a life
time: and additional bottles of HyO-
mel can be obtained for so cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06

LosT-A stick pin with horse shoe
head filled with opalS. Also a ladies'
Knight Templar gold double eagle
lOcket with maltiSe cross upon the
back. Finder please return same at
this office and suitable reward will be
given. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
Ice Cream a specially.
CANDY KITCHEN
W. h.Barnes, Prop, East Side
Notice Of Application.
First publication Dec 6, expires Dec. %
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, ss
COUNTY OF Wood,
In the matter of the estate of Nicholas
Nicholson, deceased
On this 3rd day of December, A. D. 1904, upon
reading and filing the petition of ]. T. Holland
stating that Nicholas II. Nicholson of the county
of Wood, died interstate. on or about the 30th
day of June, 1904, and praying that J. T.
Holland be appointed administrator of the
estate of said deceased.
IT Is ORDERED. That said application be heard
before me, at the probate office in the city of
Grand Rapids, on the third day of January, A,
D. 1906 at ten O'Clock q. IN.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be igiyen to all persons interested
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successfully in the Wood County
Reporter, newspaper printed in said county
previous to the time appointed for said hearing.
By the Court, w. J. CONWAY.
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-06
SI3Uy 10 SI3Ug 70
Respectfully submitted,

Respectfully submitted,
III. S. YOUKER.
December 5, 1904.
On motion the above report was
referred to a special committee con-
sisting OF W. III, Reeves, J. W.
Natwick and Mr.. Clapp, who were
authorized to check up said report and
report to the board at their next
meeting.