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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10
LEGISLATIVE

LEGISLATIVE
Senator-H. G. Wipperman.
JUDICIAL
Circuit Judge-Chas. M. Webb
County Judge-W. j. Conway
Court Commissioners
D. d. Conway, Grand Rapids
Richard Wipperman, Grand Rapids
b. M. Vaughan, Grand Rapids
e. M. Demming, MarShfield
r. E. Andrews, Marshfeld
COUNTY OFFICERS
Clerk-E. S. ReDne
Treasurer-Jacob SearleS
Register-E. A. Upham
Disfric Attorney-T. w. BraZeau
Clerk Of court-Bert Bever.
Sheriff.. j. Ebbe
Coroner Lusk
Surveyor--Luke w. Pitts
Superintendent Robert Morris
CITY OFFICERS
Mayor. M. Nash.
cIerk-C E. Boles.
Treasurer Frank Stahl.
Assessor-M. w. Mosher
Justices-T. J. Cooper
Burton L. Brown
Chief Of Police-JameS Gibson.
CIVIC SOCIETIES
A. E. & A. M.-Dr. D. A. Teller, w.
NJ; w. A. Brazeau, secretary. Meets
the first and third Wednesday at
O'Clock in the Gardner block.
/. O. O. "A. w. Gitchell, N. g.; Fl.
Timm, secretary. Meets every
Tuesday at s O'Clock in the CARD
ner block.
Eastern Star-Mrs. Geo. r. Gardner, w.
M: Miss Mabel Gardner, secretary.
Meets the second and fourth Wednes-
day in the Gardner block.
aebekah Lodge L. SchumanD, N.
G.: Mrs. Hanna Burchell, secretary.
Meets the second and fourth WedneS-
day at O'Clock in the Gardner block.
Woodmen Of the WorId-M. E. Pillar,
con. commander; j. A. Steib. clerk.
Meets the second and fourth
Tuesday at O'Clock in Natwick'S hall
Modern Woodmen-Ge orge J. Leonard,
V. CHI. C. Timm, clerk. Meets the
OecOnd and fourth Thursday at 8
S'clock in Natwick's hall.
Woman's Relief Corps-Mrs. Josephine
Beadle, PRESIDENT; Mrs. Josephine
Boucher, secretary. Meets the second
and fourth Thursday at 2:30 p. m. in
thee. A. B. hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10
New City Directory.

e. W. Hinkley, of Sparta, is in our
city with view of getting out new
city directory for Grand Rapids, and
is receiving much encouragement
from our business men. MIR. Hinkley
is young newspaper man of more
than ordinary ability and prominence
as he owned three newspapers in
Monroe county. He has just sold his
daily at Sparta, the Herald Advertiser,
also his Tomah paper, but be still
owns a paper at Cashton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10

70 the County Board of Supervisors of Wood County Wis
Or ne Oh he board
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10
Read the Reporter and get All the News All the Time
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Catholic Knishts-Patrick Mulroy, presi-
dent; j. r. Raglan, secretary. Meets
the first Sunday of every month at 3
O'Clock p. m. in Reiland'S hail.
Lady Maccabees- Mrs. j. w. Natwick,
lady commander; Minnie Palmatier.
record keeper. Meets the first and
third Wednesdays.
Catholic Foresters-Dr. f. Pomainville,
Meets the first Friday at 8 O'Clock p.
p. m. in Reiland's hall.
G. A. R. Post-LaFayette Porter, COM
mander Meets the second and fourth
Wednesday at 8 o'clock in the G. A. r.
ball.
Encampment Geo. w. Davis, chief patri
arch: Gus. Schuman, scribe. Meets
O'Clock in the Gardner block.
E. f. U.-JoS. Bogoger, president; Fl.
j. GieSe, secretary. Meets the first
and third Tuesday at O'Clock in Nat
wick's hall.
N. r. L.-V. P. Norton, councillor; E.
A. Stamm, secretary. Meets the first
wick's hall.
3. P. o. E.-W. A. Drumb, exalted
ruler; Sam Church, secretary. Meets
second and fourth Tuesday of each
month in the Wood block.
Mystic Workers every first and
third Thursday evenings in Natwick's
hall. 0. Nicholson, worthy project;
Hilda Berg, worthy secretary.
EagIes-W. e. Wheelan. worthy presi
dent; @. FritZinger, secretary. Meets
every Thursday at 8 O'Clock over
Spafford's store.
Royal Neighbors CT ara Odell
Oracle: Mrs. Lamberton, secretary.
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday
afternoons at Natwick's ball.
Woodmen's Ladies circIe-Mrs. Jenny
Fryatt. guardian; Mrs. Louise Kru-
ger, Clerk. Meets the second and
fourth Saturday at 2 O'Clock in Nat
wick'S hall.
Modern Brotherhood Of America-ChaS. L.
Reed, president; FL. S. Wagner, secre-
tary. Meets every first and third
Monday evening.
Knights of the Maccabees. Beacon Tent
number 173. Meets every second and
fourth Wednesdays. Commander,
D. A. Harmon; Secretary, Will
Slingerland.
Sons OF Veterans, Camp No. Camp
commander, Ernest H. Young; Sr.
vice commander, A. w. MulrOy; Jr.
vice commander, Ed. l.. Armstrong.
Meets second and fourth. Thursday
of each month in the G. A. r. hall
at 7:30 p. 10.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10

On motion the report was adopted
and amounts allowed as recommended.
Mr.. Christensen moved the vote on
the resolution authorizing the COM
mittee on poor farm and poor accounts,
to meet once in three months, be
reconSidered. Carried.
Mr.. Christensen moved the COM
mittee on poor farm and poor accounts
be authorized to meet monthly.
Carried.
Mr.. Christensen moved the board Of
supervisors do now adjourn. Motion
was carried.
e. S. RENNE,
County Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10
st. Paul R'y.

The G. M. and ST. Paul R'y. will
sell home seekers excursion tickets to
all important points west, south, and
southwest at greatly reduced rates
and with liberal return limits. Dates
of sale June and 81. July 5 and 10.
August and 16. September and 90.
October and Is. November l and 10,
December and 20. Please ask agent
G. M. and ST. Paul R'y. for details.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10
PLAINFIELD

A bouncing baby was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Ellis last week.
c. e. Storm has been very sick and
confined to the house this week suffer.
Ing from his old complaint.
Mrs. Flora Caster and Miss Mable
Pratt departed Monday for Appleton
as delegates to the Rebecca Lodge.
Mrs. J. P. Bovee has been suffering
from erysipelas for several weeks and
is still under the care of physician.
S. r. Schenk has commenced 1.-THE
erection of a new house opposite
Alfred Ellis to be occupied by M. ].
Pike.
w. A. Bugh, of Wautoma, who is
now travelling for the Brady &
Metcalf shoe house spent the Sabbath
with friends at Plainfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Bates, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Il. Clark spent the first of the
week with friends near Hancock and
the men enjoyed day fishing at Fish
lake.
Miss Ella Pratt, daughter of G. II.
Pratt was awarded the medal at the
contest at Campbell Corners Saturday
night the judges were Mrs. Eta
Bushey. Rev. Blake and Lawyer John
son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10
Notice to Dog Owners.

The dog license for the year 1904 is
now due and payable to the city clerk
of the city Of Grand Rapids. If not
paid before July Is the same will be
placed in the hands of the chief of
police for collection and a fee of 25
cents charged in addition to the
license. Dated JuDe7, 1904.
c. E. BOLEs,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10

Mrs. Grace Minahan Philleo, electro
skin surgeon, can De found at her
home in this city, and will remove
superfluOus hair, congested capalaries,
mOles, birth marks, warts, blackheadS.
and other skin blemiSheS removed by
electrolySiS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10


Mr.. Germer moved the county clerk
and chairman be authorized to issue
an order for $50 to the district attor-
ney as an advance on the fees for
witnesses IN the Jadack Case Carried.
Mr. Ayers moved that A. B. Cotey
and A. j. Cowell be appointed county
commissioners to act with the town
boards in building bridges which the
county has made appropriation to.
Carried.
Mr.. Heron, chairman of the com.
mittee on per diem and mileage
presented the following report show
ing the amount due members of the
board for this meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10
VARICOCELE.

Varicocele Impairs Vitality and De-
strOyS the Elements of Manhood.
1want every man afflicted with Vari-
cocele, Blood Poison, Nervo-Vital De-
bility, or allied troubles to come to my
office, where l will explain to him my
method of curing these diseases. l in
vite in particular all men who have be-
come dissatisfied with treatment else
where. will explain to you why you
have not been cured, and will demon
strate to your entire satisfaction why I
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. TWILL DO BY YOU
AS I WOULD WANT YOU TO DO
BY ME- IF OUR CASES WERE
REVERSED.
AnIET II you suffering from persistent
LADlEJ Headache, Painful Menstruation,
Uterine Displacements, Pains in Back, and feel
troubles and still be obliged to attend to your
household and social obligations, give the
Doctor call. He will cure you if you trust your
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
"a 2-cent stamp for list of questions and pamphlet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE COUNTY BOARD

The district attorney also recon-
mended that the following bills be
for sherIff's fee and board of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-10

For sALE-Good house and lot, west
side. Good and convenient location.
city water. e. Oberbeck. TT
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23
DESTROYED
BY FIRE
Was the Home Of Mr. and Mrs S. H
Lewis, in Mason County They Re-
eeivs News OF It while in City
En- Route TO Wheeling.

Just before leaving cIarksburg for
Wheeling Friday night Mr.. aud Mrs. S
\. Lewis. former residents Of the city
received a teicgraphic message convey
ing the rather unpleasant information
that their home ON the Ohio river be.
tween Granam Station and New Haven
in Mason county. had been destroyed by
fire together with an Of its contents.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were on their way
from their home 10 Wheeling where Mr..
Lewis had some very important business
to transact. They came by way Of
clarksburg stopping of to see friend.
here as well as to look after some busi
ness matters. Just before they were
getting ready to leave on tn train for
Wheeling they received the message
telling them their home was destroyed
The message was very meagre but said
that the house and all the furniture and
other contents mad been entirely de
stroyed at about eight o'clock in tn,
evening. The origin Of the fire was IN
known. Mr.. Lewis loses about $4,000
in all. The house was very fine one
and he had some very fine furnishings
together with all Of their clothing and
other personal property He carried no
insurance and the loss win lie totaI.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23

Three thousand erlturs are g. be turn-
ID loose IL the doubtfni states the last
week in September 10y the Democratic
party according to announcement made
At tie mrtsaIn'l Democratic headquarters
~ the head of the speakers bureau a
day Or 20 age. OF course the figures are
to be taken with grain of salt as nj
lownnees should be iaade for the usual
sxaegeratl'n owing co the source of
tI'cm. Judging from tine utter aud hope
lea failure made thus far by the Demo
cratic orators, notably in Vermont and
Maine. it would seem that tne national
committee is INDUCING in sinful and
unfruitfnl extravaganza.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23
FELL ON
SIDEWALK
Ed. Deunison, of Marshville, Has Faint
ing Spell But He Receivers After
Attention is Rendered.

While walking along Main street. in
front Of the new addition OF the SIer-
chants National Bank Saturday morn
Ing. Edward Deunison, OF AIar-ayiIlc,
was seized with fainting spell and fell
to the sidewalk in an unconscious condi.
ton. His son. VINO was with him. as
sisted by others, carried the PROSTATE.
maa into Philip AdIer's store where he
revived after attention had been render,
81 him. He soon recovered and was all
right Mr.. Deunison and son had lust
arrived in the city from Ohio where they
had been upon a trip. Thtr wess an
their way 70 ther home 1t Alarsaville
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23

books was So, 900 and the city had It
$4,000 Thcy asked that the city's
figures D. reduced to the county figures
The matter was referred % tlie city as
SCISSOR and treasurer for adjustment.
Tie Fairnont & ciarlssbiirg Traction
Company was granted an Additions
franeldsr for Monticello avenue. This
eompany thon made proposition q
advance the money for the city's por
tion Of The paving 81 the avenue on
terms that preclude interest the ffsi
year, and after that time the company
is 70 carry the amount another year. II
necessary, bHt at interest. The propo.
sitiou was accepted and the street win
b. paved At once.
Commissioner OF Water Works Gala
han recommended that two boilers in
stead Of one be installed At the water
works station. The recommendation
was accepted and The matter was REFER.
ed to couneilmeu Kelley and McAndrew
together with the commissioner, with
power to act
a petition BY owners asking that Ne
ciranic street between Second and Third
streets be paved was presented by At
torney willctt. II was referred 10 tho
street committee for a report at the next
regular meeting
Councilman Anderson moved that the
sireet superintendent proceed At once
T. stop the construction Of the stone
wall Harvey i. Smith i haying made on
the Philippi pike until it is removed
from city ground. The motion was
adopted.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23
TWO KILLED
in COLLISION
OF Freight Trains at Silver Run, East
Of PaTkersbuTg and Property
Loss Is Big.

Freight trains No.. - and 90 had .
rear end collision 81 silver Run. cast
OF Parker,burE Friday night and Con-
dnrtor G. r Ford. Of rar-er,bure. and
Bakeman WrIeh. II Grafton. were killed
NJ 90 inisinterprcted it., orders and
rsu into tie other a. 1t was taking sid
;ng, and Conductor Ford being in the
cab was killed.
The wreck neccssitatcd No. j. west, at
midnight going over tie Short Line and
the line was bloclsaded ten hours. Toe
property loss is large.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23
OIL NEWS


-Four mixes southwest Of Bridgeport
in this county, the Hope Company
has drilled its test on the George Ian
caster farm through tao fifth sand. and
has a du-ter in that formation. The
well is drilling below the 9th sand aud
it is the intention Of the owners 10
make a deep test deeper than any
other in that locality.
On the east side of the Folsom dis.
trict. in this county the South Penn
Oil Company has drilled its No. or
the Catherine Ice farm into the Gordon
pay, and the well produced % barrels the
first p hours. The same company has
drilled it, No. % on tine Geuine Robin.
son tract into the Gordon. and has
show for a 90 barrel pumper. The sec
ond test on the J. w. Davis farm is
drilling near the top OF the fifth sand
In tae Salem district the South Penn
has drilled its second test on the 4. a
stout farm into the stray sand GO feet
and has developed no oil or gas. Tho
second test on the $. R. Lanham farm
hns been drilled into the Gordon pay
and produced 90 barrels the first u
hours.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23
0IHEg WsgzRS.
Our sole knowledge of the peo-
pie on other worlds and how far
fine rDaot1Is. there differ Cyoy,, 49,,

the people there differ from our !
inhabitants can only be guessed by
comparison with animal nature on this
small sphere Of ours. More important
"KSow THVsELFn was an old Greek
thought How TO take care OF ones
own body IS not so simple as some thiuls;
the human mechanism is wonderful
thing and requires watching.
One man who has done more 10 teach
the American people how TO care for tEsir
bodies thnu almost ANY other, IS DIT K "
Common Sense Medical Adviser lie
says II i not the quantity Of the food
eaten which produces strength and health
tor SOME peapie can keep strong on a very
AFFORDED arid a>siuiilated by the blood a:id
carried 10 upuiish every organ OF the BODY.
il is, therefore. vitality necessary for the
body thai thc stomach be in a healthy
state. II disease Of tie stomach or what Is
called stomach trouble prevents yl-oper
nutrition then the heart. liver, lungs apd
kidneys do not get proper food-they ARE
not FED On rick red blood, and IL couse.
queuce, begin 10 show signs OF distress
Out1asdly these SigJfs may be piuipteS
and erupCons "a Skin, pale face. siceplcss
nights, tired lsaguid feelings OF. by reason
Of the nerves moi being fed on pure blood
they become starved, and we receive
EtdggffTg ia the pain VIC call ncuraIsia
Rheumatism too. IS bl--Ad disease After
years OF practice aud study Dr. Pierce
tound that AZ Alternative Extract. which he
named Dr. PieTce's Golden Medical Dis.
covery,r made fIOm tile extracts Of several
plants, invariably produced a tonic eject
upou the system. II helprd the process Of
absorption Of the healthy elements in the
food and increased the red corpuscies Of
the blood, as well as eliminated tie poisons
from the system.
Business is business. No time for head.
aches. Constipation causes them. Doctor
Pfcree's Pleasant Pellets cure them by cur
ing the cause. Laxative aud mild
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23
sarms Timber, Coal, OH Royalties, Mills
and other Real Estate for Sale.

GRAND HOME FOR SALE.
House and i $40 acres of ground
on East Main street in Buckhannon,
w. Va. s rooms; finished in hard
oak, tiled hearths, cabinet mantles
with mirrors, artistic columns with
costly mouldings, nice porches.
House conveniently arranged, plumb
ed for gas and water Fine cellar
under smoke-house, rich garden,
choice fruit treet, also big shade
trees in front yard, good stable,
poultry yard and COW lot III rear.
House fronts on brick paved
street; excellent neighbors, Leading
people OF the town. An ideal home
md money making Investment.
viii soil at a bargain o. 2o5.
jnlys-wtf.
G. E. oHALFANT,
Real Estate,
sanhpe, W. Va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23
whsn Baby Has the cronn

How many anxious hours are spent
by mothers when baby has the caoup
And how many times the anxiety and
the tender care 60 all to naught, be
cause the Treatment given Is not right
Thoughtful mothers know the worn %
Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough Honey in
cases Of cold. Group or pneumonia. and
prefer it above all others Price p and
30 cents. Sold by Wells & Haymaker,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23
DANCING PARTY
Given in Casino at Union Park Friday
Evening Complimentary to Miss
Geppert Who Leaves Monday.

\ Very cnioyabie Informal dancing
party was given in he casino nj Union
Park Friday evening BY William /
GepPert. complimentary 70 his sister
Mis- Chester GepPert. VINO has been
spending sh' summer in Clatk,hurg and
who leaves Monday for Gallipofs, Ohio
Prof. Il. J.. Grows orchestra furnished
the music for tic occasiou and ii was
Exceptionally good. Light refreshments
were served during the evening.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23
Eczema-No Cure. No paw.

Your druggist will refund your money
Of Boro-Carboi salve fails to cure eczema
letter. Old sores. piles Or any itching
skin disease. no matter Of how long
standing. One application gives case
and rest. Price 25e per box For sale
by Wells x Haymaker.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23

NJ need T. fear sudden attncEs of
cholera infanfn'n, dysvntery, dirrhoea
summer complaint OF amy sort if you
have Or. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the medicine caest.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23

DR.. Geo NJ Holt will be in his ciarks.
burg dental Office his residence, 76s
West Pike street August . and remain
until September 90 lan29wtf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23

rerril'e plaques tl,o-e ssehiaa. poster.
ing diseases u TIE skin In, az mi s.
i."rs Deans Grtmehs. 1t aay drug
store.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23

60 to W. L. Coles Tor Armours' Done
Blood and Meat Fertilizer. asep4tw
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-09-23

Walker StratmRn & Co.'s pure bone
meal, $1,000 per ton at W. L. Coles.
North Fourth street, osep4tw
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-05
WORKING FOR BOND
ISSUE OF 100000
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIA-
TON HELD A MEETING LAST
NIGHT IN THE INTEREST OF
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING.

An enthusiastic meeting of the male
graduates of the Birmingham high school
was held last night at the school building
on Park avenue and Twenty-first street.
The meeting was held for the purpose OF
discussing the special election which will
be held next Monday to determine wheth-
err or not the city council shall issue bonds
to the amount of 100000 for the purpose
of securing funds with which to erect
new high school and two grammar school
buildings.
DIR. Carl A Fox, president of the high
school alumni association. presided at the
meeting last night, and Charles b. Spen-
Ger acted as secretary. Speeches In favor
of the bond issue were made by James ].
Smith, member of the board of educa-
ti9n. Ben Catchngs. H. Gait Braxton and
DR.. Ross Snyder. sall graduates Of the
high school.
A campaign committee was appointed
with l. C. Beatty as chairman and DR..
Snyder as secretary. This committee will
meet this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
office of Ben Catchings. Two graduates
of the high school will be posted at each
of the nine polling places on election day
to work in the interest Of the bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-05
CASH NEEDED FOR
THE VULCAN FUND
COMMERCIAL CLUB SENDS CIRCU-
LARS TO SUBSCRIBERS WHO
HAVE FAILED TO PAY-WORK
OF CASTING STATUE.

The Commercial club is sending out cir
cular letters to all the people in the city
who have made subscriptions to the vul-
money at once. as cash is needed badly
The letter is being signed by Secretary
Gibson, and is as follows:
Dear Sir-The Vulcan is nearly COM
pleted; the general exhibit has been col
lected and the last car load will leave
for st. Louis tomorrow. 1t will be neces-
sary in the next thirty days to pay the
entire expense of the exhibit, except that
of maintenance. You are, therefore, re-
spectfully requested to send by return
mail check to cover your subscription of
s. to the Vulcan fund and very much
oblige. Yougs most respectfully
BIRMINGHAM COMMERCIAL CLUB.
BY j. b. GIBSON Secretary.
President Jackson is in st. Louis maxi
ing the arrangements for the erection of
the figure there, the foundations and the
arrangement of the other exhibit
George II. Clark, who has charge OF the
general exhibit of the resources of the
state has completed his work and the
last car load was shipped to st. Louis
last night Mr.. Clark leaves today for
st. Louis where he will arrange the ex-
hibit around the base of the statue
AT the foundry work on Vulcan is pro-
crossing rapidly. There was a delay of
one day on account of the mould of the
shoulders having to be placed in the same
pit where the casting of the chest was
made Saturday, and this made the cast
ing of the shoulders day late.
The casting of the shoulders was found
to be very good when the mould and
core were broken away yesterday. This
casting was made Saturday afternoon
The core of the shoulders will be lower
ed into the pit today and the mould will
be built around II as rapidly as possible
The casting will be made about Thurs
day.