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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
NOTICE
To The Patrons of The Electric
E. Water Company.

The Electric x Water Company is
about to take an inventory of all
lights, motors, meters and other
electrical appliance through which or
by means of which current is in any
manner consumed, in order TO prepare
complete and corrected inventory of
such appliances. TO accomplish this
it will be necessary to send an
inspector into each and every build
ing with which it's lines are connected.
La the past inspectors have met with
refusalS to allow them to enter build
ings and rooms in buildings for the
purpose of counting lights, etc. While
we recognize that it is some annoyance
to patrons to have buildings inspected
we do hope that at this time every
patron of the company will give the
inspector calling upon him, all the
assistance possible to do this work in
a thorough manner. We also request
that every user of electric current
will give to the inspector his name iD
full, so that it may be properly
entered upon the books. Heretofore
there have been many mistakes in
names aud through these, mistakes in
the accounts.
Thanking you in advance for the
assistance you may give our inspector,
we remain.
Yours very truly,
ELECTRIC & WATER COMPANY.
Dated at Grand Rapids, this 10th
day of December, A. D., 1904.
Per. GEO. HUNTINGTON
SUPERINTENDENT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
GREAT SCULPTURED ROCK.
Visit of American Professor to An
cient Tablet Engraved by
King of Persia.

In the western part Of Persia stands
the rock Of Behistun, which means the
place of the Gods 1t is an immense
cliff rising LOO feet out of the level
plain. On this huge rock King Darius
the Great left to posterity the record OF
his mighty deeds. Far up the granite
500 feet from the ground, the ancient
sculptors, obeying the royal command
did their work, and did it so we'll that i;
exists almost unimpaired to the pres
ent day. Prof. Jackson, of Columbia
university, has recently paid a visit to
Behistun. An account of his experience
is given in the New York Times.
1t was early in the morning when Prof
Jackson, after four days in the saddle
first sighted the great sentinel of stone
that was to be the scene of his exciting
labors in the cause of science. At noon
the party reached the base of the rock
and established their camp. The day had
been hot, but the night brought keen
chill. High above the little huts of the
jewellers Behistun pushed it's cloud
capped head into the purple, star-studded
dome OF the Persian night
Before dawn the professor and his
party were stirring. The caravan in
cluded Persian guides, experts in climb
ing Inch by inch they crept up the
stone. Every tiny crack, every knob OF
rock yielded service to their nimble
toes and fingers. AS they wormed and
Wriggled their way upward they pulled
Prof. Jackson after them with ropes OF
hair. The breaking of rope or the
slipping of tired hand or foot might
have sent the whole party to death
but the ascent was accomplished with
out accident, and at last the climbers
threw themselves, exhausted, on the
narrow ledge that runs along the base
OF the inscription made by Persias great
king
An inspection of the work of the an
cient artists showed that considerable
space had been chiseled into smooth
ness. This contained two rows of tab
let inscriptions in three languages A
large tablet of sculptured figures shows
Darius prOnouncing judgment on ten
CdpIlSS Kings.
Prof. Jackson spent four days upon
the rock, making as minute an examina-
ton as possible. The upper tablets were
beyond reach, and he begged the guides
to allow him to use ladder. This they
stoutly refused on account of high
wind which was blowing at the time
The professor copied, collated and YER
flied the inscription, and took a num-
Der of photographs of The tablets. These
he secured by leaning out backward
over the precipice, held in mid-air by the
guides.
The writings of the great king end
with malediction pronounced upon the
head of him who shall destroy the rec
ord. Darius has returned to dust, but
no one has dared to brave the maledic-
ton. Only a cataclysm of nature or the
blowing of the wind or the driving of
the rain will efface this tale of mighty
deeds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
Between Two Fires.

This is how deer hunting is managed
in some parts of America: When the
snow is deep deer pursued by dogs will
invariably make for the water Wading
in where it is deepest, the trembling an
imal will stand and wait for it's canine
enemies. 1t is clever enough to know
that it has the advantage of the dogs
while in the water. The dog, having
short legs, must swim, and the deer, by
striking with it's feet, can defend itself
much better than on land. The hunters.
knowing this popularity, station them
selves near the water, and the terrified
deer. thinking only of the dogs, thus be-
comes an easy prey
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
New Table Vegeta BILE.

A new vegetable for table use is the
Crambe tataria, an umbelliferous plant
resembling sea kale. The sweet roots.
raw and cooked, are eaten by Tartars
and Cossacks, and for these and the
sprouts also, it IS recommended for
cultivation by a prominent member
OF the Academic de Cuisine, of Paris,
who declares that it is finer in flavor
than asparagus and caulihower, which
1t suggests. The roots are boiled in
salt water and seasoned in butter, a
salad OF young leaves and slices Of
root being another dainty Luxury
postan Rud~aA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
Real DAUGHTER of Revolution,

Bath has discovered that the city has
one real daughter of the American rev.
olution in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth
Lawrence, widow of the late William
Lawrence, who was shot by Murderer
Wilkinson. Mrs. Lawrence is the
daughter of the late George Williams,
of Bowdoin, who served through the rev.
olution from Dorchester Heights to
Yorktown.-Lewiston (Me.) Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20

Miss Boucher principal of the Howe
school goes to Oshkosh to spend part
OF the vacation, and from there to
Milwaukee to attend the teachers
convention.
The Congregational Sunday school
will celebrate Christmas eve with
Christmas tree. A good program has
been prepared appropriate for the
occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. YOuker will spend
Christmas with relatives in Ocono-
mowoc after which Mr.. Youker will
attend the state teachers convention
at milwaukee.
Miss Elsie MadSen who is attending
the Wfnona Normal school arrived in
the city Saturday to spend her
vacation with her parents. Rev. and
Mrs. c. Madsen.
The teachers are working hard and
the scholars are anticipating much
pleasure from their Christmas program
which will be given at the Lowell
building Friday afternoon.
Judge Chas. NJ Webb, and his
court reporter R. w. Morse, spent
the Sabbath in this city after three
weeks absence in Waupaca where
they have been holding court.
Commander Lafayette Porter returned
Friday from Neenah where he has
been visiting his mother and sister.
Mr. gPorter'S mother is enjoying
unusually good health for a person of
ninety years.
Several ladies from PittSpille were
in our city yesterday doing some
Christmas shopping. Those registered
at the Dixon were Mrs. Oscar Oftelie,
Mrs. w. B. Wood, Miss Ida Wood
and Mrs. #. M. Ludlow.
Lemuel Kroner received the
peasant news from Minneapolis OF
the arrival of son to Mr. and Mrs.
AdlOr ClairnOnt on Monday, De-
cember II. We join with their many
frienus in Grand Rapids in congrat-
ulations.
Mrs. John Lynch, nee Hannah
Henry of Kilbouln is in the city to
spend the holidays with her mother
Mrs. David Burris. She will be
remembered by a great many as a
former employee at the Wittei House
for many years.
Not only tie Christmas tree, but
the Christmas exercises at the M. e.
church are calling for much work in
which the entire school are taking an
active part. Mrs. Peterson will have
a Christmas tree Sunday afternoon
| for the Junior League.
Leland Richards, clerk in the Lar
kin hotel in Merrill, spent yesterday
in this city and left for his home in
Grand Rapids last evening to spend
the holidays at his home. Mr.. Rich
ards is a former student of the Wau-
sau Business college. -Wausau News.
The ladies OF the Moravian church
Will give an oyster supper at the home
of Chris. Chose on the west side New
Years evening Saturday December
81. They will serve oysters and coffee
and cake. Everybody cordially invited
to attend. 20-2t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
Small Pillnw

man recently returning from the
east was about to get into his berth on
a sleeping car when he heard the voice
of huge Kentuckian, who was holding
up pillow between his thumb and fin
ger while he roared out to the porter:
Il say, you boy, come back and take this
away!" "Wha' for, sah?' Because
I'm afraid the thing will get into my
earl"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
1nhunan,

Did you hear how McDipp was
hazed last night?" asked the first
freshman; "the sophs put him through
a terrible ordeal"
What did they do to him." asked
the second freshman.
They burst into his room," said
the first freshman, "and took all his
cigarettes away from him''-CIeve-
land Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
HOw's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure f. j. CHENEY & 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 obliga-
tons made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price IS cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, Dec. Fl.

Y edneSday, Dec. IT.
The east side ladies' aid society
of the M. E. church will meet
with Mrs. John Hutchinson.
The west side ladies' aid society
of the NJ. r. church will meet with
Mrs. ChaS. Brown.
The west side ladies' ala society
of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. Theron Lyon.
The ladies' aid society of the Con.
gregational church, east side, will
meet with Mrs. Geo. w. Mead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20

Mrs. Knox never needed to marry
you. Ny friends said l could have gone
on the stage. My voice was liquid
soprano
Mr.. Knox-Humph, that's right. 1t
never dries up.-BOstOn Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
japanese School Punishment.

In Japanese schools a mischievous
boy is made to stand and hold a slen-
der stick of lighted punk until it
burns out. II he is caught breaking
of the lower end of the stick a sec
ond punishment is added.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
Bad Investment.

Silas-That corncutter squeaks fear
fully! Why don't you oil it?
Perkins-Because l bought it second
hand, and if it weren't for the squeak
there wouldn't be much Of anything to
show for my money!-Detroit Free
Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
GOING SOUTl
Passenger trains going south make clos
Green Bay 4 Western KY.

Refrigerator cars for dairy shipments for all
points east or south on train No 10 Tuesdays and
Fridays. Tickets for Sunday trains sold at
reduced rates. Regular tickets on sale for all
points in United States and Canada. Baggage
checked through. For any information apply
to the local agent. Telephone 1863. Residence
phone 134.
A. D. HILL, Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
I'D EEe Most usscul Of
CNGE. mily Hand

OF Publication. Printed An
NINE DIFFERENT Ian.
GUAGES. Contains Correct
Calendars for All 1Atitudos,
Eclipse, Tide and Weather
Tables, Astronomical data,
list Of Feast, Fast and other
Holidays, graphic H1oonlifht
Dia6Fams and choice t1lus.
tratiOns. 70 which 10 oaa4d q
how to treat them. 3ivon in
Druggist OF D0olOr viii eup.
On. PHILADELPHIA, VIII bsIss 4 y ~ FREE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.
GOING NORTH

GOING NORTH.
No 8 passenger, daily except Sunday 1927 m
No 2, passenger. daily except Sunday 5:SS m
No Is passenger, Sunday only. ........ l127 m
No IS freight. 1885
GOING SOUTH.
No passenger daily ......-............ 1910 p m
No g. passenger, daily except Sunday 1895 m
No 81 l245 m
passenger trains going south make close con-
nections at New Lisbon with regular trains 60
ing east and west.
Baggage checked through.
Tickets to all points in the United States and
Ca NADIA. G. o. ANDERSON, Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20

CATALOGUE DISEASES With drections how
xpla abs
1lx e TO H. . Dr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
The Reaa Tax-podacr.


a prominent Democratic politician,
who has been very loud IN his tlc1lun-
ciation of the new tax laws and who
has been stumptng the county for
his party should case up d biz. as:
his record as "a tax-dodger is an illter-
esting one The gentleman referred
to@to1d prominent Republican the
other: day that he had loaned d farmer
$1,000 and helda deed of trust On his
farm for that amount. He also said
that he had loaned another gentle
man $500 for&whfch he held bank
stock as security. The gentleman who
received this Information was some
What curious and decided to- look
the matter. when he found tile deed
of trust recorded He also l2olScd on
the tax books and found that the
gentl eman who was 1oanint5 50 much
money, according TO his own tests
mony gave only his personal props
erty IN at $1,000:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
Leonard-Vance.

Clyde Leonard and Hiss Jennie
Vance were united in narriag at he
home of the brides parents Wettnes-
day evening by, Rev. W%o David.
Mr.. Leonard is a popular young man
and was formerly on the Nonongah
police force. Miss Vance IS the
charming daughter of Col. and Airs,
s. N. Vance.
After the ceremony a large number
of boys gathered and gaveGsle young,
couple an old fashioned serenade.
Mr. Leonard placed the money for the
treat into the hands of one or two Of
the larger boys and they started on
the run with about fifty small boys
after them. For three hours the
chase kept up and the cftizons of the
town thought that a band Of Apaches
had charged upon the place. Finally
the jokers Were caught and the boys
have pleasant memories of and Join
with the people of the town IN ex
tending best wishes to. Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
The Baby SHOW.

All is in readiness. for the baby
show, which will be held in the room
adjoining the Bon Ton tomorrow at
5terncon from two to Ave O'Clock. Ev5
erybody is invited to bring the babies
and3no one need be afraid thatthe lit
tie ones viii ontract any conta-
a;i6us diseases as the room VIII be
thoroughly fumigated
The babies getting the largest mum
Der Of votes VIII get the prizes.
The prizes are very HANDSOME and:
your baby may get one Of them Be-
sides you will be; helping good.
cause.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
CORPS WALKS OFF.
Tired of Lying In an Undertaking
Shop, 1t Buys a Ticket For
Home

CUMBERLAND, Md {, Der. 2S.--
George Connors. of Thomas, w Va.
was struck by Baltimore 6 Ohio
fast freight near Savage yesterday at
ternoon and, it was thought was kill
ed. His skull apparently was frac-
tured. He was removed 70 .she under
taking shop Of E. ]. Fredloc1l & Co..
at Piedmont.
Just about daybreak today the
corpse: came to life, and tl4gustcd
with the dreary surroundings. Con,
nors picked up his hat and walked
to the station, where ne bought a
ticket for home.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28

4 gs eiris


en- Joseph Hart ritlrg the
music Girls win Be- Girls, de;
must have been 1istenin & 10 the sdicke
bird sing. for he has succeeded in
supplying with many bright catchy
airs that enanates on Is 4 rom the
voice OF mature Many of which VIII
become household melodies ALREADY
many Of en- are being whistled on
the streets William Brad has.
.engaged an excellent com pany for the
production OF Girls VIII Be Girls
and the chorus is one Of the brightest
and best that has appeared in this
section darin s the season. An the
original fun uailers are stiIl wi til THE
company, Al I4eeci, The Three Rose
buds; and tie fifty odd people that
have naae @Gtr1s. win Be Girls, the
musical comedy sensation OF The l
year. Girls VIII Be4csir.lss vi sbe
seen att Grand Opera House to.
night
One ii p,ae most aInusi Is scenes
in the big musical production is the I
cock fight at the close of the secqnd#I
act. Real prize game cDcas are uaed:t
and while the birds are protected
rom in5uritlg each other. all the ex5E
element Of The real cock fight is in:I
1ulged IN It Is certainly one or thej
most amusing acfs that has been seen
N the stage Tor 9 long time:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
rs 81. oR
fsooseSsfs SttastdI les ~ thing s. ut Mar
iorses ssnt

IITGA d.
watson sopaI
;Idents adore sst 1aI.sse Hence iii
Eehes Aud itori urn last nj heorys
he sal d, he$Was a soSereig ad dress
ing his fellow :soVereignss
$ss$s hat dellgh ful theory said the
.spsal kerr. and yssts you feel as help
less do; toni g!1 you des essve the
eommtsera ton OF MI intel peoS
pie. sss 8
.zsa aoots at the candi ates he said
aassRooseyelt dd1es not hing bu
war horse; ana Parker tradd les en-
but horse.
e you eject Parker I'll e5 system does
not fail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
ELEvEN-YEAR OLD UGH
Attacks Teacher and schooln,ates
With Razor and Gun.

WASHINGTON. Pa, Oct. 28.
When ordered5to be quiet by teach
5 e; in the Wy1ie avenue school ayester-
day Charles Branch. aged II years,
drew a pair OF knuckles from his
pocket and made for the instructor.
Another pupil interfered, and was
dealt stunning blow.
Young Branch then drew razor
and q revolver and terrorized the en-
tire school, threat ening teacher and
and turned over to the juvenile
court.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
West Knitting Parker

All through the West the support
OF the Parker ticket by the Demo,
cratic masses is feeble and perfume
tory. The policy of the. Bryan party
this year is precisely the policy of
the Cleveland party four years ago
They are going to stand by and see
Parker defeated now as the. sound
money Democrats stood by and saw
Bryan defeated then, in order to re-
cover control of the organization
from the hands of demoralized and
discredited campaign managers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
tiARPENyp&Gs AND
d paiNGs$ e RiVER
1 s;s own
improvements Beif'sI. MAIDS.

The noyement ter streets
and walks which was egun a few
Fweeis agosis still going on. board
wall Is being built from tn end of the
Booths creek bridge as far the
residence Of p +. Fl ahertys in RroolSs.
side addition, When comp1etei1 this
wall will be about so o feet long Two
dditionai arc lights have arrived foe.
SBrookstde s'add itton but hey: vii not.
be put up IN II The new light Ian is:
completed as there Is lia1tfI power
enough now9to keep those a1re:idy up
going.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
The New Power House.

Aonongah's new power hcuse when
completed will be the equal of any
single plant along the .. ans! Q. from
sPittsburg5 to Cincinnati. according to
the statement Of man who is in
formed in such matters. "A part Of the
machinery is in working order now
and by Christmas the whole plant will
be in operation. The plants at the
surrounding tipp1es viii % torn down
and the power will all be furnished
from one plant. The total cost of the
plant wiz be. IN the nelshborhood of
100000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
Ducks Living In Peace.

Wild ducks are seen daily "a The
West Fork, Once in awhl "a :,
shot is lseard in the distance and the
poor hunted creatures are seen To- fly
within the corporate limits Of the
city Upon being asked WHY they
stop within the limits Major Show
alter said !. Here they haze found a
haven Of rest They: loot secure and
happy since Constable ~. e ..5here
the mayer stopped -shur and would.
say no more about tn q Mater.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-28
soRpER I1hsT0fJ ne
TIE iErenas Court Deeile Asaisist]
BroofslYn Bntehers afho Expess
gorge raemer.
e GeeEse Graenler


rlEys oRK o.. ii ID;
ings5th he man to labor, Judge
SGarretson. IN the Supreme Court,
lBrooklyn, yesterday ordered that
Union No. 81 IN Brooklyn, Of the
ss.Analga Meat Cutters and
Butchers Worllmen of North Amer
lea, reinstate George Craemer a.
member. who had been expelled be-
cause he refused to pay a fine Of $50
and apologize for alleged slandering
Of Max Ferle, the president.
Craemer declared this action was
taken by the union October 21, 1908,
and that when he appealed to the
International union the officials re-
fused tc interfere. When he had
been expelled he declares the union
served notice on employers that any
union shop giving the plaintiff ems
ployment would be boycotted. He
AID his family We're thereby forced
to suffer, he says, in violation of the
constitutions of the State and of the
United States.
Judge Garretson upheld the right of
labor unions to regulate their own
affairs, but he held the action taken
to be in violation Of the constitution
OF the union itself. inasmuch as the
case pending had not been heard be-
fore the proper committee and the
charges had not been signed as pro
sided by the bylaws of the union.
Counsel for the defendant was re-
ouked by Judge Garretson for bring
ng large part of his testimony and
he records Of the union to court
Without TRANSACTIONS. The records
we're in German and there was delay
While an Interpreter was being found.