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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
STRONG COMPANY--TO
TAKE ANOTHER PARTNER

Grand Rapids for it's size has more
substantial companies, or companies
more substantial from financial, in
tellectual, or moral standpoint than
any city in the Wisconsin Valley, and
among these companies Spafford
Cole & Company rank second to none.
S. A. Spafford, the head of the COM
pany, is one Of the old substantial
merchants OF our city. His even
temperament. cheerful disposition, and
splendid habits bid fair to keep him
in active business life for many years.
D. j. Cole, who has charge of the
north wing of this large and rapidly
increasing business at Rhinelander,
does not seem to be lacking in any Of
the qualities that go to make up a
good business man, a good citizen and
a success from every standpoint.
T. A. Lipke, first OF all is a practical,
prudent, progressive grocerman, and
has charge of the grocery department.
in the companies large double stores
And while he is a man that gives
every business detail his personal
attention, yet he is broad gagged
public spirited man that gives liber-
ally of his time for the advancement
of our city, its schools and societies.
He is old beyond his years and handles
his department with ease and profit
to his company.
Henry Mccain has charge of the
large dry goods department and is
considered one of the best dry
goods statesmen in the Wisconsin
Valley if not in the entire state. AS
a genial. jolly joking and all around
good fellow he has the happy faculty
OF not only making friends but of
keeping them. He is thoroughly de-
voted to his business, hard and
constant worker, and is by far the
youngest member of the firm.
The people of Grand Rapids have
| never had the least suspicion that
Henry was lacking in any respect or
from any standpoint, but he has
evidently reached the deep seated
conviction that he is at least one
half lacking. Now we are quite con-
fident chat when he is joined by the
other and better half in the near
| future he will become one of Grand
Rapids most popular progressive
young business men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
A JUST VIOLATION

Sometime ago Secretary Shaw ap-
pointed two widows to temporary
clerkships in his department.. The
time allowed for temporary clerkships
expired, but the secretary insisted on
keeping the widows on the payroll
The civil service commission ragged
impotently at this decision. 1t quoted
precedents to the secretary showing
how it was against all kinds OF
statutes for him to keep the two
women on the payroll and offered to
certify other clerks for the places
But the secretary calmly refused tG
remove the women.
"They have four or five children
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

each, /" he said to the commissioner;
land you can protest until you are
black in the face-they will still hold
on. These are the only cases 10 which
l have violated these sacred rules of
yours. but with these little clerkshipS
those women can manage to support
their children, and they will stay
there as long as / am ia office. "
"But. said the civil service commits
sioners, what are we to do about il?
1t is clearly violation OF the
statute"
"Oh." replied the secretary, make
your protest to me in writing, and
make it as strong as you can; then
you will have done your duty aud
eaSed your conScienceS. And after
that these poor women will continue
to hold their jobs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

The Minneapolis specialists in pain.
less extracting of teeth will be his
fifth return visit to Grand Rapids al
the Witter hotel Friday and Saturday
August rs and q. By means of a
recently discovered vegetable COM
pound, applied to the gums and teeth
we are enabled now to guarantee
painless dental work, and will
demonstrate extracting, free Of charge
between and 10 a. m. and l and o
m.
Positively no bad effects to people
in delicate health. Miss Martha,
Depere, says:
81 bad three very bad roots ex.
tracted August f. / suffered no pain.
Mrs. Wochter. Babcock; Mrs, Rose
Shalla, Pittsville: Mrs. ). Droske
Almond: Bay. "We had teeth
extracted by Minneapolis dentists
and suffered no pain. At MarshfielG
August 20. at Neilsville August 80
12-3t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

charles t. Grimshaw has wholly abandoned
said land and changed his residence therefrom
for more than two years. that he has failed to
improve and cultivate the same as required by
law (anG that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to his employment in the
army navy. or marine corps OF the United
during the war with Spain, or during any other
war in which the United States may be engaged.)
respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a. N. on September g.
1904, before Clerk of Circuit Court at Grand
Rapids, Wis, (and that final hearing will be
held a Ito O'Clock a. m. on September IA, 1904,
before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in Wausau, Wis. The
said contestant having, III proper affidavit,
filed July 16, 1904, set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service of
this notice can not be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
by dde and proper publication,
JOHNW. MILLER, Register.
HENRY G. MCCROSSEN, Receiver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

another coat of paint. He is bound
to keep step with the progressive
citizens of this huStling little village.
The Vesper Council No. 54, will
give grand dance next Wednesday
night in Vesper hall. All who de-
light to shake the light fantastic toe
are cordially invited 10 come and
enjoy themselves.
About forty of our people went
down On Wednesday to take in the
Gollmar Brothers circus and a great
many others from surrounding
country drove down. A circus or a
show will find all the loose dimes and
quarters.
John Flannigan is busy these days
loading his bass wood bolts. Wednes.
day he had to lay off on account of d
hornets nest which was built in the
pile of wood. So far they have resisted
all attempts to dislodge them. 1t has
been suggested that he burn them
out.
d. McVicar, our hustling lumber
merchant this week received three
car loads of lumber. He numbers
among his customers some who live
nearer Grand Rapids than here. Mac
is hustler and believes in honest
treatment and good goods. Give hin
a trial when in need Of a bill of lum
Der whether large or small, and see
how he pans out,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
Notice Of Final Settlement.
First publication Aug. 9, expires Aug.

First publication Aug. 9, expires Aug, SO,(
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In probate
In the matter OF the estate of Louise Lavigne
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Chas.
Briere. administrator of the estate of Louise
Lavigne, deceased, representing among other
things that he has fully administered the said
estate, and praying that time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing his account
of his administration, and that the residue of
the said estate.be assigned to such persons as
are by law entitled to the same;
IT is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at my office IN the city of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
No Substitute Offered.

Say what you will about druggists
offering something 'just as good"
because it pays a better profit, the
fact still stands that ninety-nine out
Of a hundred druggists recommend
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy when the best
remedy for diarrhoea is asked for, and
do SO because they know it is the one
remedy that can always be depended
upon, even in the most severe and
dangerous cases. Sold by John E. DAILY
and Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
Cholera Infantum

This disease has lost its terrorS since
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DlarrhOea Remedy came into general
use. The uniform success which
attends the use of this remedy in all
cases of bowel complaints in children
has made it favOrite wherever its
value has become known. For sale by
John e. DAILY and Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

Grand Rapids on the 18th day of September,
1904, at 10 O'Clock g.. M,
AND IT is FURTHER ORDERED. That notice of
said application and hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication of a copy of
WOOD County Reporter. a newspaper printed in
said comfy, before the day fixed for said hear
ing,
Dated this 9th day Of August, 1904
By the court,
w. J. CONWAY,
County Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

For sALE-Top buggy. road wagon,
and single harness. All in good con-
dition. For terms and particulars
inquire at this Office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
Diseases Peculiar to Women

no unnecessary exposure. No examination.
No sacrifice of modesty.
The doctor does not publish his patients names
except with their full consent and approval.
English, French and German spoken
Address,
DR.. II. G., SECRIST,
Chicago and Milwaukee.
Address all mail to Chicago offices; ALA Cal
ument Avenue, Chicago. Established 1880.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19
lEGALS
Contest Notice.

First publication July %, expires August 26.)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
WAUsAU, WIS.,, July IS, 1904
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office by Moses Schwartz, contestant,
8. 1902, for nw1a ne14, section %, township Fl
north, range 6 east, by Charles r. Grimshaw
contestee, in which it is alleged that said
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

VaricOcele Impairs Vitality and De-
str0ys the Elements of Manhood.
Iwant every man afflicted with Vari-
cocele, Blood Poison, Nervo-Vital De-
bility, or allied troubles to come to my
office, where | will explain to him my
method of curing these diseases. ia
wife 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 /
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. / WILL DO BY YOU
AS / WOULD WANT YOU TO DO
BY ME- IF OUR CASES WERE
REVERSED.
LADIES sSSa Psnai lS
Uterine Displacements, Pains in Back, and feel
as If it were impossible for you to endure your
troubles and still be obliged to attend to your
household and social obligations, give the
Doctor call. He will cure you il you trust your
self to his care. great many have taken treat
ment Of this Specialist, and he can refer you to
those who have been cured by him.
Thousands cured ct home by correspondence
lte secrecy in all professional dealings Address
d 2-cent stamp for list OF questions and pamphlet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-08-19

! Cure Nervous Debility. Blood
Poison. Rheumatism, Enlarged
Veins, FistuIa. Piles and Other
Rectal Diseases, Kidney. BIad.
der and Lingering Ailments.
| MAKE NO CHARGE FOR CONSULTA-
TON. whether you take treatment or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
PRODUCTION OF ARMoR PLATE.
Rear Admiral O'Neil Will Go Abroad
to Study Foreign Processes.

The Navy Department proposes to make
an early and thorough investigation of the
cost of producing armor plate, processes,
etc, in European countries, and orders have
been given to Rear Admiral Charles O'Neil,
chief of ordnance, to proceed abroad and
make such investigation. Admiral ONeil
retires March Is by statutory requirement.
In view of the discussion which yearly
attends the formulation Of the naval APP
preparation bill in Congress regarding the
question of armor plate and the price which
should be paid for it, Secretary Moody de-
termined to get together as much informa-
ton as he possibly could on this subject.
The high rank of Admiral O'Neii and the
fact that he is regarded as being eminently
fitted for this duty caused the Secretary
to designate him as his representative
abroad. The points to be visited will be
left to Admiral O'Neirs discretion, but 1t
is hoped that his investigation will result
in securing such exhaustive data on the en-
tire subject as to put Congress in position
where II can have better idea of the mat
ter when considering increases in the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
TO EXAMINE MALTBY BUILDING.
Investigation to Be Made by the su-
nerintendent of the CAPITOL

The suggestions to the effect that the
Maltby building is not safe, which were
made in the Senate few days ago, have
given rise to a desire the part of sem
ators to learn just what is the condition of
the building in which so many of them
have offices.
Senator Gallinger yesterday afternoon
presented resolution, which was agreed
to, directing the superintendent of the Cap
itol to make a thorough examination of the
Maltby building, with a view of determin-
ing whether or not the structure is entirely
safe for occupancy, and report to the Sen
ate at the earliest practicable day, with
such suggestions as the circumstances may
seem to require.
The Maltby building, at the northwest
corner of New Jersey avenue and b street
northwest, was built about twelve years
ago by Philadelphia capitalists as a hotel.
1t was furnished and opened for business,
but there were no guests. The hotel project
was then abandoned. and the furniture was
Senate needed that particular building, and
it. was purchased by an act of Congress.
AT one time a large quantity of government
documents were stored in the basement of
the building, and the walls cracked The
books were removed, and the building,
shown to be unsafe for the storage of docu-
ments, was thenceforth devoted to office
purposes for senators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Carnegie Gift Rejected.

A dispatch from New, York last night
says: gtCts3
AT special meeting of 1.-THE American So
ciety of Civil Engineers; held tonight, it
was decided to reject the offer of Andrew
Carnegie to build an, engineering building
at a cost of from 81, 100000 to ST. 10000 for
the four engineering bodies of the country.
All the other bodies had accepted the offer.
The vote against the proposal was 1.139 to
662. The society discussed the proposition
at the annual meeting held January 20 last,
and there was much opposition, the matter
being referred to conference committee.
1t was stated that the Engineers Realty
Company, an association formed for the
Engineers Club. had purchased a plot of
land on 4Oth street, bordering on the prop
erty purchased by Mr.. Carnegie. and the
committee deemed that their present build
ing they would have been put to a sufficient
expense.
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WARNING TILE ENGINEER.
Notice Given of Another Train on the
Same Track.

Alexander Thayer, United States vice
consul at Venice, Italy, has sent report to
the Department of Commerce and Labor
of new invention which may have great
tendency toward the assurance of safety
in railway travelling. The report says:
IT recently attended the official test of
an automatic electrical invention for the
safety of railway trains in transit. made by
Mr. Attilio Beer an engineer Of this city
Wenice).
1.-THE trial was held on a branch line of
the Societa veneta fitted with the appara
tus About eighty guests had been invited
to witness the experiment, among whom
were representatives of the governments OF
France and Russia, of the municipalities of
Venice and Padua, of scientific societies and
of the press, as we'll as many engineers
A special train carried the guests from
Padua to Castelfranco, where, upon arrival,
the operation of the new system was dem
onstrated by means of a miniature electric
railway constructed In freight house OPP
posite the station, and which, when ex-
planned by the inventor. showed in a clear
and detailed manner the method whereby
notice is given to locomotive in motion
when there is another on the same track
within distance of half mile.
1.-The apparatus itself was tested in all it's
particulars and exhibited such a complete
and timely method of giving warning of
the proximity of another train that should
it prove practical when applied to entire
railroad systems Mr.. Beers invention
would reduce to minimum the large loss
of life and property which is now annually
due to collisions.
Another feature was also shown, name
ly, a dial which can be placed in railway
stations and offices of train dispatchers.
This dial indicates the exact position of all
trains on the line within certain distance,
and whether they are stationary or in mo-
ton The usefulness of such an instrument
is readily seen, as by means of 1t notifi-
cation of an INSTRUCTED track is at once
given by the indicator.
1.-The test was in every way a success, the
system working smoothly and as was pre-
dicted by the inventor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
NEW YoRK's POSTAL FACILITIES.
Hearing Given by the House Appro-
priations Committee

Senator Depew and the members of the
New York city delegation in the House of
Representa- tives were heard by the House
committee on appropriations yesterday III
favor of better postal facilities for that
city.
Mr. Sulzer who began the argument,
favored an item of 81, 0O0, 900 to be included
in the sundry civil appropriation bill for
the purchase of a site on Sth avenue be-
tween 31st and 33d streets from the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, on which
should be erected a post office building.
He declared the delegation to be unanimous
on this proposition.
Mr.. HemenWay, chairman of the COM
mittee, asked several questions as to The
ACCESSIBILITY of postponing action Tor
the purpose of ascertaining whether the
government could not lease quarters at this
place from the Pennsylvania railroad. the
same as is proposed to do from the New
York Central road at its proposed new
terminal
This means delay was the prompt re-
ply "and New York is unanimous in its
demand for better facilities"
Mr. Rider urged prompt action, declaring
the offer of the Pennsylvania company
most reasonable.
Senator Depew reviewed at some length
the enormous and rapid growth of the city
and its necessity for immediate relief from
the congested postal condition.
Representative Douglas differed from his
colleagues in the matter of purchasing the
Pennsylvania site. He declared that what
was needed was a great central office down
town. In his opinion it would be much bet
ter to rent from the Pennsylvania railroad,
establish the two substations at its terms-
nal and the New York Central terminal
and work for the downtown Office In this
he was seconded by Representative Dun
well. The other members of the delegation.
including Messrs. Wilson, Bassetr, Shobei,
Soudder, Harrison, Fitzgerald and Golden.
f1V "a % ma ca nf ba
site. No action was taken By the COM
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
To Lease Public Lands in Nebraska.

Senator Dietrich has introduced bill
permitting the leasing of public lands In
the state of Nebraska for grazing purposes
and increasing from 100 to $40 acres the
area of land that can be entered by one
person under the homestead laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

Jewelry valued at $50, 600 has been stolen
from the safe in the pawn shop of Harris
ing for confidential clerk. who 6isap-
peared at the same time with the diamonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

States marine hospital service died last
night at the Marine Hospital, Stapleton
L. l.. of pneumonia. DR.. Russell was born
at Washington. d. c.. and was educated at
the University OF Pennsylvania,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Company F, 9th Infantry, Transferred

Major General Corbin commander of the
Atlantic division, has informed Acting Ad-
jutant General Hall of the transfer of
Company F, 9Th Infantry, consisting of
three officers and sixty-one men, from Fort
Wood to Fort Jay, both in New York
harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

George c. Smyth. broker in yarns and
cotton goods, was found dead in New York,
having committed suicide during the night
in his Offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
TO Cure 4 Cold in One pey

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money II 1t fails to cure. Il. W.
Groves signature Is each box. 25c. oclths tut
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Business hours-8 to 6.
Friday Specials.
Suits. Sl7.75: value. $40. New sp

Suits, sl7.75; value. $40. New spring tai
and dress models in jacket and Elton styles of chew
lot, broadcloth and novelty Coors
black, blue brown and mixtures All sizes.
Tailored Suits, 81 90, Formerly SIS to $50
About twenty five
winter suits, in all sizes. No alterations
Raincoats, $3.50; value, $3.50. Stylish
-------- models,
with capes, in all sizes. Guaranteed waterproof
Covert Jackets, $40; value SIS. Oddsand
ends of
short models tailor strapped and lined with satin.
Walking Skirts, S.; value, So. so. IL
mems cheviot, in black, blue and brown
Peated panel front-very stylish All sizes.
Evening Waists, $3.50, Formerly sI2 to
$50. Clearance of
broken lots of silk, crepe and lace waists, in black
and colors. About 40 in all.
6~c. for Flannel Waists, Formerly sIz5.
About so left.
All colors and Sizes
$4,000, formerly $3.50, For handsome
ing wrap of ermine
plush handsomely trimmed
$4,000. formerly $3.50, For one elaborate
all lace costume,
size SO.
S3.95, regularly S., For tafeta silk under
--s skirts with silk dust ruff
fe. Black and coors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Mime, Y ale S
Hair Tonic
For Children
and Adj ults.
Antiseptic and HYGIENE.
A Hair ImvigOratOr

Just what its name implies. It supplies nour
ishment. the elements Of growth, which, when
absorbed by the hair. strengthens and beauties
it in the way that sap glorifies the foliage
Of tree. Even when the follicles seemingly
dead, II the scalp is massaged daily with Nine.
Yale's Hair Tonic vigorous growth will be pro-
dueed. 1t has honestly earned its title of 1.-The
great hair grower 1t stimulates the most
stunted growth and makes the hair magnifcently
healthy and beautiful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
WINDOW.

This is an excellent representation of a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Divisions of the Car.

The cars are divided into two, three or
four compartments for frst-class passen-
gers, with narrow little pen for their
servants at the end, which is absolutely
necessary, because nobody in India travels
without an attendant to wait upon him.
His comfort as well as his social position
requires it, and few have the moral coura ge
to disregard the rule. To make 1t a little
clearer l will give you a diagram sketched
from nature by your special artist on the
spot:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Mime. Wales Hair Tonic

is priced equally by men and women. particularly
when the hair begins to weaken or fade. Cures
badness grayness, splitting of the hair, dandruf
and all diseases of the hair. scalp and beard.
One application stops hair falling. nursery
requisite: mother should neglect to use it for
her boys and girls; when the hair is made strong
in childhood 1t remains proof against disease and
retains Its vgor and youthfulness throughout life.