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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
SAND MOUNTAIN TIED DOWN
Creeping Joe'' Threatened to Shut
Of Water Supply of Manistee,
Mich, But Is Checked.

Grover Cleveland was the cause Of
half Of resort blowing away near this
city, says a Manistee (Mich.) report
to the Chicago Tribune.
When the former president was first
nominated the democrats of the town
were so wild about it they hauled sew
eral wagon loads Of combustibles on
has been known as Creeping Joe"
Over the summit Of the mount had
been grown a tough turf that kept the
sand In place and prevented the wind
from blowing it away. The fire that
the unterrified set ablaze on the big
dune that night burned up all of the
grass. 1t was withered to the root and
died out. No sooner had this occurred
than old Boreas began playing FRANKS
with the sand. He threatened to blow
the entire mountain into Lake Michi-
gan or to scatter it in layers over the
city Of salt. Creeping Joe," little by
little began sitting himself on the big
pumping house, erected at immense ex-
pense. Little grains Of sand" in this
instance didn't make beautiful land,
and they came near shutting off the
water supply of the town. Finally the
people procured slips from a variety
Of trees that thrive in sand. The slips
were set close together in rows about
three feet apart. Most Of them took
root and Creeping Joe" was securely
tied down by Dame Nature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
DYE-MAKING PROLONCS LIFE
Manufacture of Colors from Coal Tar
Has Good Effect-MaHgnant
Diseases Unknown.

The best and healthiest trade is that
of dye-making from coal tar. There is
no manual work that comes near it, for
tar and the smell of it is the best OF all
tonics and tissue builders. The average
life of tar worker comes out at sc
years. The mortality is 80 per cent. low
er than in any other factory trade. Ma
lignant diseases are almost unknown in
aniline dye factories, and even in cpl
denies the workers suffer very little
And there is nothing like a tar works
for keeping off influenza. Yet the work
Of actually making the tar, which falls to
the gas and coal works, is virulently un-
healthy, because of the sulphur fumes;
but when the tar is finished" it brims
with health and strength, and the weak
lest men improve while working it.
Eighty-six years is marvellous average
when we remember that the average
length Of life for the~whole population is
only 40.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
UNCLE SAM SAVES PELICAN
Government Establishes Island in
Florida River Where Bird Is
Secure from Hunters.

Uncle Sam has stepped in just in time
to save an American species, the brown
pelican, from being killed off entirely
by plume hunters. He is now a real
father of pelicans, for the government
has taken over an island in the Indian
river, in Florida. where these queer
birds live, and Pelican island is sacred.
He Is also a protector of sea gulls now,
for all his lighthouse reservations and
other government ground on the coasts
are reserved as breeding places for these
birds. where no man may hunt them or
even brighten them. In his coast forti-
fications. too. the wild birds find safe
refugees, and In places as near big cities
as Sandy Hook, which is within sight of
the great. crowded city of New York.
the birds have such safe homes that a
naturalist can find scores of uncommon
species which are not at all shy there,
because they are entirely undisturbed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
NekooSa and Vicinity

Mrs. Brewster of AppeltOn, is in
the village the guest of her daughter
Mrs. Richmond,
Messrs. Peter Huber and Fl. A..
Morgan are spending week at the
MarShtield fair.
Miss Erna Fay Jennings of Necedah
is the guest at the home of Thomas
Nc Lain and family.
w. J. Higgins Of the town of Port
Edwards, sold his property the past
week to Chicago parties.
Miss Lucie Cournoyer's mother and
sister of Marshfield were guests at the
Herrick house over Sunday.
Dr. f. A. Holtz, dentist, was away
few days the fore part of the week
visiting friends and on business.
Otto SieWert returned Tuesday
evening from Neenah, Wis. where he
attended the wedding of his neice.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Sayers returned
Sunday morning from ST. Louis where
they had been attending the World S
Fair.
Frank Lewis is laying block
cement sidewalk in front of Fl. A.
Morgan's residence property this
week.
Herbert Lapham, wife aud daughter
drove to Westfield where they will
spend the week on business and
pleasure.
Mrs. S. Cleveland of Grand Rapids
spent the Sabbath in this village
with her daughter, Mrs. Herbert
Lapham.
Theo. Brehmer is having an
addition Is by 20 feet, one story added
to his residence, facing on Second
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Fitch returned
Wednesday from Madison and
Milwaukee where Mr.. Fitch has been
on business.
f. x. erode is back from Chicago
and Milwaukee where he has been or
business and was well pleased with
the results thereof.
The trustees of the Congregational
church are having the furnace in
their building repaired and overhauled
preparatory for winter use.
Miss Martha Rea and Mrs. G.. G,
Hanover spent the fore part of week
shopping in Milwaukee. They re.
turned Wednesday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
BABCOCK

Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Sullivan left
for the fair.
Pete La Sarge and family are occupy
ing the John Sullivan home.
Miss Maggie Sullivan is in New
Lisbon visiting for short time.
r. A. Jaynes, of Wausau, was in oul
village for short time Wednesday.
Miss Maggie Raymond of City Point
is employed in the store of w. F
Noltner.
Mrs. George Ward returned home
Monday after a short visit in La
Crosse
Miss Edna Sanvilie left for her
home in PittSville, after an extended
visit in this village.
Barney James while at work 10 the
round house fell and hurt his shoulder
quite badly last Friday.
Mrs. Fred Disher and Mrs. Sam
Griffith and daughter were in Grand
Rapids last week visiting.
Mrs. Pero, returned home the first
OF the week from Rhinelander where
she has been for some time visiting
friends:
J. J. O'Riley. of Joliet. ILL.,, and
Col. G. G. Pabst, Of Milwaukee, was
in the village doing some hunting for
the last few days. They are former
residents of the town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
IT BRINGS SUCCESS.

A young business man within a
mile Of this office has either Inherited
or acquired the faculty of being
pleasant, sociable and almost jolly at
all times and under all circumstances.
He is quick, active tall and straight
as an Indian. And while he is always
attentive to business he never misses
an opportunity of making himself
agreeable. We recently took the
liberty of asking him if this trait was
part of his make up or If it was
simply one of his many business
schemes instituted and adopted like
any other method in Mercantile life
for the gathering of dollars 1t
always pays TO be pleasant said he, l
can get better service out OF the
clerks and more money out Of the
customers in this way. A friendly
fellowship begets good will and good
will will bring business. Be good
natured. Did you ever see man lose
business or friends on account of his
affabilitg or good nature? ut pays
to be sunny" says ''Sunny JIM" and
he must know for it has become a
force OF habit with him. This man
we think has a correct idea of
cheerfulneSS a mercantile business
should never have a sour, surly, i'll
tempered and ''grouty" man as its
manager. Such an individual usually
lets his personal feelings interfere
with correct business methods. One
never knows in what humor one is
going to find such a person. He is
subject to quick changes. He may
meet you to day with smile and to
morrow with scowl. The manager
cannot be successful by such as he.
There should be no place for his kind
in store no matter what the
department..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
TRAINING SCHOOL NOTES.

All graduates of last June's class
have contracted for the coming year.
and large number are now at work.
Clay Lamberton begins his school
Monday. Esma Dolan also begins at
the same time.
Miss Eva Blakeslee of Columbia
County entered for the full course
last Monday.
Examinations are now in progress
this being the end of the first Semi
quarter.
We have had great many visito rs
during the i've weeks. We are always
glad to welcome them.
Miss Beamyae O'Brien, class '04,
captured first prize for composition
writing at the Oshkosh institute
Miss O'Brien is teaching two miles
from Oshkosh.
We are expecting reunion of
students and graduates at the county
teachers association to be held in
Grand Rapids during the fore part of
November.
We have large Algebra class this
year.
The new book case and chairs have
come.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
DON'T WAIT TOO LONG
Your Future May Depend Upon
Your Immediate Action. DR..
Turbin Takes Great Pains with
His Many Patients and Has
Gained The Top Through His
Skill.

"He who will not when he may
when he will, he shall have nay"
1t is with feeling of pardonable
pride that DR.. Turbin points to the
work he is doing in this community.
The testimonials he can present, give
some indications of its extent aud
character But its real scope and
nature can only be learned from the
hundreds Of patients who are receiv.
ing the attention add care OF this
physician.
A genuine enthusiasm pervades
these good people, who, in many cases.
bring their friends to DR.. Turbin to
receive treatment also. The mild and
painless methods in use by this
physician are exceedingly gratifying
to those who have suffered from the
harsh forms Of treatment in vogue
with doctors who have not learned
that the use of acids, electrodes, hot
wires, causticS and narcotics, has
been relegated to the bleeding and
cupping refuse piles of other days.
All cases undertaken by DR.. Turbin
are given the closest and most pains.
taking attention. Some people may
be indispoSed to obey the impulse that
prompts them to go to this physician,
because they have prejudice against
advertising doctors" Dr.. Turhin
has frequently defined the line be-
tween physicians and doctors" OF
rhe latter there are as many as can be
counted; of the former DR.. Turbin
stands alone. The work he has done,
the results he shows, the practice he
possesses, show he has no equals in
his specialtieS.
DR.. Turbin will be in Grand Rapids,
Thursday. October 6, at the Dixon
Hotel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30

Messrs. r. Scheibe and Frank Boles
were elected delegates to attend the
Democratic county convention which
met in Marshfeld on Thursday,
September %.
Harry and Percy Gilman returned
Tuesday from South Dakato where
they have been harvesting the last
two months They report pretty
good crops in that state.
Mr.. Kershasky Of the town of Port
Ed awards sold his farm property to M.
Luther, the real estate man. 1t is
Mr.. Luther's intention to build for
himself a new house and otherwise
improve the property.
G. J. Bulgrin, proprietor of the
Grand View hotel, is having an
addition erected on the west end of
his dining room II by IA feet with 10
foot posts. Joseph Duguay, carpenter
is in charge of the work.
Chas. Myers and family departed
Wednesday for Minnesota where they
| will visit four weeks with his parents
On his return he expects to go to
Port Edwards where he will enter the
employ of John Edwards Manufacture
| irg Co.
| During Friday nights storm the
public school building was struck by
Tightening, entering at the belfry and
following the ridge on the south
, side of the building and passing
down through to the ground. Doing
| about $50 worth of damage.
MeSSrs. DIR. Waters, A. n. Kleberp
and G. P. Thompson returned home
Saturday from La Crosse where they
had been in attendance of the La
Crosse fair. They report a delightful
time and the fair as good as any that
they have attended in a good many
years.
The Nekoosa Paper Mill are making
valuable and impOT tanJ changes in
the beater room of their paper mill.
| They are substituting steel Con-
struction through this department
in place of timber and rebuilding
this entire department of their mill
They are substituting cement
flooring in place Of the plank anc
they have already added six new up
to-date beaten tanks. These. i'm
provements are all being made without
the retarding of the work of manu-
featuring OF paper. When complete
this department OF their plant will b.
entirely new and wholly up-to-date
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
LINDSEY.

Weather is o. K. at present. -
The farmers are gathering in their
harvest.
Several travelling men were in town
last week.
Many from this section will doubt
less take in the fair.
P. J.Tilton was again in our midst
a lew days last week.
Orlie Elwood was business caller
at progress Saturday.
James johnson attended the church
services at Chill Sunday.
Harry L. Davis spent Sunday with
his parents in Dawesville.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. David Win
chel boy. one day last week.
Mr.. Owlson, Of Veedum, was load
ing four car Of wood here last week.
Miss Pearl Howe is assisting Mrs.
Perry Hayes at the hotel at present
The potato crop in general is good.
Only few cases of rot are reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nillgrub departed for
their home in southern Wisconsin
Monday.
Albert Broker, Anna and Jake
ketelle were pleasant visitors at the
White home IN Clark County Sun
day.
We had a rather bad night for our
social Friday evening, but in spite of
the above fact good crowd was
present and the ladies aid society
Melted neat little sum of 1856. All
those who attended seemed to enjoy
themselves and went home pronounc-
ing it grand success in all respects.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
PLAINFIELD.

Paul Summers departed last week
for the western states on a vacation
and rest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Winslow visited
relatives at Hancock Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Anna Seely and daughter OF
Abottsford are visiting at II. O.
Robinson this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. O. Robinson and
Mrs. Seely their guest visited
Hancock relatives Sunday.
Orie Wheelock moved Saturday
into the house vacated by Mr.. James
Chrisman owned by Mrs. Bradwell
e. A. Brewer of Leola purchased
Dell DEVICES house and lot in town
last week and will move here this
fall
Editor Chapman and wife of the
wide awake Plainfield Sun came
home Saturday from their visit at
Rhinelander.
d. G. Calhoun, state agent of the
Home Insurance Co. of N. Y. was
looking over the business written by
local agent, j. w. Bovee in Plainfield
Saturday.
Report of Joint School District
number three town Of Pine Grove
and Plainfield for the month ending
September, %, plumber of days taught,
10, number Of pupils enrolled 80.
Average daily attendance q. Names
of pupils not absent during the month:
Bessie Bovee, Alma Winslow, Alma
Clark, Hazel James. Florence Bates,
Ernie and VERNE Elliot, Pearl and
Ella Wilson, Nina and Walter
Hotchkiss, Gladys and Edna Schenk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
PLOVER.

Mrs. Geo. Russell is very low at the
present time.
w. B. Coddlngton is home from
Iil;uios for few days.
Van Camp and wife have returned
from their visit at Royalton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bourn were pleasantly
surprised last Saturday night.
Wesley Drake sold his farm and
expects to live in town hereafter.
Any one desiring a nurse, can either
call or write to Mrs. w. H. Potts.
Mrs. III. A. Ellis and Mrs. w. HI.
Potts were visiting in MarShtiefd last
Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
BIRON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Beinler. of Amherst
were visiting the LaVaque family last
week.
Mrs. G. Crotteau, of Rudolph, is
visiting with the LaVaque family
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. peMars spent
the fore part Of the week visiting
relatives at Rudolph.
]. Lupa, Joe Kappa and Miss Mary
Berch spent Saturday with friends at
Sigel returning Sunday.
f. Benkert and wife spent the fore
part Of the week with Mrs. Benkert's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Grab at
Rudolph.
Miss Gertrude LaVaque, who is
teaching at Rudolph spent Sunday
with her parents returning to her
duties Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ThomcZk spent
Wednesday at Sigel, while there Mr..
Thomczk had his grain threshed. He
reports the oat crop as being very
poor. 81
Mrs. LaVaque received word from
A. LaVaque, who is at Prairie du
Chen in the Sanitarium being treated
for rheumatism, that he is doing
nicely and will remain there for four
Wal .lf VIII Inn hn
expects to be perfectly we'll.
Joe Faubart took advantage of the
time the mill was down by getting the
boys together and all joining in to
move his old house to the back part
OF the lot, and the way the boys went
at the work and considering the short
time 1t took TO move it, must say they
all deserve credit mark. The boys
think now of going on the road and
going into the moving business.
There was very pleasant crowd
taking an outing at the Lutz club
house Sunday afternoon. The men
spent their time pigeon shooting and
the women getting fine chicken
chowder ready for their spread. We
did not learn who was the best shot
but know that they all had a fine
time and we'll pleased with the way
the afternoon was spent Among the
party were the following: MesSrs j.
Heron, j. T. Heron, r. Groskopf,
Louis Gross, Anton Hirzy, j. Lutz,
j. Possley, G. A, Sipe and U. Schank,
Mesdames J. Heron, j. T. Heron, r.
Grosskopf, L. Gross, A. Hirzy, ]. Lutz,
j. PoSsley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
CRANMOOR

J.. P. Haskins has left for Madison
and other cities on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmerick were in
Nekoosa on business Monday.
The dance at the Arpin marsh was
we'll attended. A good time was
reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Brazeau, of your
city spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Whittlesey.
Mrs. Isaac Witter, of your city was
a visitor of the Fl. F. Whittlesey and
w. H. Fitch homes during the past
week.
Nj. Made was in Grand Rapids
Monday evening doing some visiting,
he is and assistant at the experimental
station.
Miss Caroline Fitch went to St.
Louis to visit relatives and take in
the fair, she was accompanied by Mrs.
Edmonde German and son who have
been visiting with the Fitch family
some time past.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
THE DEMOCRATIC
COUNTY TICKET

The Democratic County Convention
which met in the city Of Marshtield
Thursday, September %, placed in
nomination the following ticket:
For Member of Assembly-W. n.
Carey, of this city.
Sheriff-Julius Welsh, OF Marshfield.
County Clerk-Frank Leuschen, of
Lincoln.
TreaSurer-FredC C. Henke, of Sigel.
Register of Deeds-M. G.. Flecken-
stein, of Marshtield.
District Attorney-W. E. Wheelan,
OF this city.
Clerk of Court Chas. S. Whittlesey,
OF this city.
Coroner-John Jarvis, OF Port
Edwards.
County Committed. D. Conway,
chairman, 81. E. Fitch, secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30

Fritz and Darlington have bought
the buss line Of James Hewlett and
are now prepared to give the public
first class service. This hack line is
and has been for some time great
convenience to our citizens and it is
highly appreciated by all. Mr.. How
lett will now run dray and transfer
line and is prepared to do any bust
ness along this line. Mr.. Hewlett is
one OF our good, reliable citizens.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
SPRING CREEK.

F. d. Bixby has rented the Walker
farm for another year.
Grandma Harring, of Armenia
visited friends here last week.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt Dawes, OF
Chilli, Wis, are visiting relatives al
Spring Creek.
Mrs. Hudson Thurber, spent a few
days last week with her son and
family at Hancock.
| Mr.. Bingham, of Necedah, takes
the toll at the Petenwell bridge now
instead of Mr.. Drummond.
A little young lady came to reign
over the household of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Thurber Of Hancock recently.
A DR.. Roberts has located at Niece
dab, which gives US a better chance
to secure the service of physician at
all times.
Died, at Blaine, Mich. Mrs. Ella
Myles, aged so years. Mrs. Myles
will be remembered as Miss Ella Hill,
daughter Of A. j. Hill, of Friendship
She first married Arthur Schofeld,
who died several years ago. Her
father Survi yes her.
Many farmers are through cutting
corn and few are beginning TO dig
their potatoes 1t is estimated the
yield will be quite good,
possibly better than last year. The
corn crop is light on an average and
there will be but little sound corn.
I fully appreciate the hints given
ITO Our Correspondents" in Sept 20,
issue and will try to profit thereby.
1t is a positive fact that Sunday visit
ing, picnicing, ball games etc., are
receiving more than its share of notice
both by Press and comment to the
shame of our country. I am pleased
to be associated, even in small way
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
KELLNER.

o. D. Billings spent Monday in your
city and NekoOSa on business.
Rev. Krusche is visiting relatives
and friends in Stevens Point.
Henry Pribbanow returned from
Gayner's marsh Tuesday morning.
The auction Of NJ. O. KrogfoSs mill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
Teach TURKEYS to Eat Caterpillars.

Teach Turkeys to Eat Caterpillars.
DR.. G. w. Field of the biological
farm In Sharon, Mass, instructs his
young turkeys to find and eat cater
pillars. and In this way gets rid Of the
pests. He takes a turkey chick under
his arm and passing along the young
cabbage plants shows the caterpillar to
the bird, and the former sees his fin
ish. The young chicks are apt pupils
and are soon able to go 1t alone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30

ALI students entering the Wiscon-
sin Business University on or before
Oct. 4. will be allowed two months
free tuition and free books and blanks.
Positions for all who excel. For
beautiful catalogue containing the
portraits of an army of Toland's gradu-
ates, address Wisconsin Business
University, La Crosse, Wis. 16-3w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
Better Than a Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts, is better than
plaster for lame back and for
pains in the side or chest. Pain Balm
has no superior us liniment for the
relief OF deep seated, muscular and
rheumatic pains. For sale by John E.
DAILY and Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30

That's the name; but did you ever
stop to think that in a large percent
age of cases Of Catarrh is the cause of
1t, and there's only one thing to do?
Get right after it with III. w. Barkeris
Cough, Catarrh and Consumption
Remedy. It's the only medicine
Nothing like it at John E. DAILY.
Manufactured at Sparta, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30

has been postponed until October
eight.
/ John ,Boles- fell last Saturday and
fractured a rib. He is now confined
In his house.
The dance that was given in the
hall last Saturday was quite well
attended and reported a good time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-09-30
One Divorce to Three Weddings.

Divorces In Japan, which can be OBJ
tained on the most trivial pretension,
have somewhat diminished In number
in recent years. but they still occur at
the rate Of one to every three mar
riages. In 1902 there were 349, 469
marriages and 113. 498 divorces.