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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
An Honest Opinion.

Mineral, Idaho, Nov l4th (Special)-
That sure cure has been discovered for
those sciatic pains that make so many
lives miserable, is the firm opinion of Mr..
u. S. Colson, a well-known resident of
this place, and he does not hesitate to
say that cure is Dodd's Kidney Pills.
The reason Mr.. Colson is so firm in his
opinion is that he had those terrible
pains and is cured. Speaking of the mat
ter he says:
Il am only too happy to say Dodd's
Kidney Pills have done me lots of good
| had awful pains in my hip so 1 could
hardly walk. Dodd's Kidney Pills stopped
it entirely. l think they are a grand
All Sciatic and Rheumatic pains are
caused by Uric Acid in the blood. Dodu $
Kidney Pills make healthy kidneys and
healthy kidneys strain all the Uric Acid
out of the blood. With the cause re-
moved there can be no rheumatism or
Sclatica.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
GIRL AND WOMAN
CARE NEEDED AT THE CHANGE
FROM ONE TO THE OTHER.
Many Life Spent in Suffering Because
Troubles Were Allowed to Develop
At This Time.


Every mother of growing girl should
remember that there will come time
when her daughter viii be a girl no
longer but will share with her the bless
ings of womanhood. Unless nourish.
ment keeps pace with growth the founda.
tions of life of suffering are laid ss
that time. Mrs. John bIacKinney, Of
No. 478 Thirteenth street, Detroit, Mich.s
writes timely word. She says:
6 did not get proper care at the first
critical time in my life and for seven-
teen years I suffered,as result. had
dizzy spells, felt a constant fear that
something dreadful was about to happen
and was afraid to go out alone. Ny
breathing was very short and had pal.
pitation of the heart SO badly that
could not go up stairs nor walk even
moderately fast. I was so nervous that
could not sit still. At different times
for years was under the care of the
best physicians i'll Detroit and I tried .
number of advertised medicines. Moth.
ing helped me until, on the advice of q
neighbor, I tried DR.. Williams Pink Pilla
for Pale People. felt relieved before
Wiz AAOo WA 0oo 4AAAS14C0 anu i ACP0 O1
taking them until was cured.
Last winter my little girl had rheu.
matism and I gave her DR.. Williams Pink
Pills and she got well right away. My
niece was thought to be going into con.
sumption and, upon my advice, she tried
the pills. They cured her cough and she
is now well and strong. My entire fam
lily are enthusiastic over DR., Williams,
Pink Pills for Pale People and we can.
not say enough i'll their praise
These pills effect such cures be.
cause they go to the root Of the disease.
Other remedies act on the symptoms
these marvellous vegetable pills remove
the cause of the trouble. They have
proved themselves to be an unfailing
specific for all diseases arising from i'm
pure blood and weakened nerves-two
fruitful causes of nearly all the
ills to which humankind is heir. DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are
sold in boxes at so cents a box, or six
boxes for $3.50, and may be had of all
druggists, or direct from DIR. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, NY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
RIGHT ON HER DIGNITY.
American Heiress Had Inherited Just
as Easy Money as Any
body.

II understand" said the dignified
English matron, that your father made
his money in-in trade"
What do you mean?" asked the Amer
lean heiress.
That he amassed his wealth by buying
and selling commodities that the common
people needed"
He did nothing of the sort" retorted
the angry heiress, relates Judge. 81
want you to understand that papa did
not work lick for a cent or his. He
made it every bit by SHINING people with
watered stocks. l guess that's just as
isn't it?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Seldom Fatal.

"Say, doctor" remarked the man who
! had just dropped into the office, Pm
very much alarmed about my SON.
What's the trouble?" queried the
NJ. d.
He has had three peculiar attacks
within a week." continued the parent.
"and during each of them he was without
sense or knowledge for nearly two hours. .
oh, don't be uneasy about a little
thing like that" replied the pill dis
penser. I've known people to live all
their lives in a similar condition GIN
cinnati Enquirer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Unc' Eph'm.

lots O. men," said Uncle Ephr'm,
amt got no use fur Sunday, 'ceptin' to
Plan out ways fur skinnin' somebody on
Monday. Chicago Tribune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23

-Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infall
BILE medicine for coughs and colds.-N. "
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23

Some people shed advice like cotton
wood tree sheds hnt-and with about the
same results.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23

Vanity makes men ridiculous, pride
odious and ambition terrible.-Steele.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
GRAND RAPIDS WEATHER

While some of the Northwestern
States are held in a blizzard grip. the
north west traditiOnally section
where billiards. are bred, and where
they hang out for months with below
zero temperature, is ENJOYING what
the government weather forecaSter
designateS as unusually mild weather
for this time of the year 1t has been
below zero but few mornings in the
Wisconsin Valley thus far this winter
One year ago the thermometer ranged
from I6 to rs degrees below zero. The
lowest temperature in the north west
record up-tO-date for this season is 10
degrees below zero at Winnipeg. At
Huron, South Dakota it was 6 below
zero and at Duluth below. At this
point the ground is covered with about
two inches of snow. In the vicinity of
ST. Paul there is hardly trace Of
snow which is an unusual condition.
There is no complaint of the weather
here in Grand Rapids. 1t may not be
the very best for some kind of busi-
ness, bat it is highly appreciated after
a winter like what we experienced a
wear ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF
LOUIS 6. KRUGER

Friday morning December 16
Louis G. Kruger and son, of the town
of Grant, Portage county, went to
the Marsh after load of hay. When
they had the hay loaded the binder
pole was put on and fastened on the
front end and the son was at the rear
end of the load intending to fasten
that end while the father was press
ing down the binder pole on top of
the load. While thus engaged the
binder pole broke under the pressure
and the father was thrown to the
ground head foremost. He landed
upon his head in such way that his
neck was broken and he died instantly.
Louis G. Kruger, was successful
farmer in the town of Grant, Portage
county, and was pretty well known in
this city. He was about 40 years of
age and leaves wife and three
children.
Funeral services took place Monday
afternoon at the Lutheran church at
Kellner. 1t was largely attended
and the family have the sympathy of
this community in this hour of their
bereavement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
BOQUETS FOR ULE
Merrill Advocate Prints Editorial
Comment on Contractors Abi1-

The new paper mill now being built
at Merrill will cost, with it's equip
ment, 100000. About one hundred
men will be employed. The manage
ment expects to have the mill ready
for operation by April l. "W. E. Ule
of this city is the contractor in charge
of the work, and in this connection
the Merrill Advocate says: w. E.
Ule of Stevens Point is the contractor
and builder, and no better or more
experienced man could have been
chosen for this big undertaking. We
know personally that Mr.. Ule has met
with signal success in all his building
contracts, and it twas he who was
given the contract for building the
big plant of the Consolidated Paper
Co.'S. mills spoken of before IN this
article. 1t is a colossal undertaking
with an infnitude of detail in con-
struction, that requires man of skill
and experience to handle. Mr.. Ule is
that man, and the new paper mill is
making rapid strides toward com
plttion. Stevens Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
UPON ABNER ATWOOD

About fifty-tiYe old soldiers, friends
and neighbOrs Of Abner Atwood, who
resides about two miles east of the
city, gave him pleasant surprise
Saturday evening, December II. in
honor of his Is birthday. Those who
know Abner Atwood, better known
as "Towhead, can realize that those
present had good time. His re-
sources for story telling are unlimited
and the only way to stop him is 10
call upon "Alice" the only person who
has been able to Subdue him in this
and other respects. A good social
time was enjoyed by all present.
Refreshments were served and a
royal good time was passed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
TRADES HIS WIFE FOR
AN ACCORDION

MIDDLEsBORO, KY, Dec. l6.-IOe
Beasley, living not far from Roxbury.
tired of his wife and traded her off TO
a neighbOr for an accordion.
Mrs. Beasley refused to 60, and the
neighbor, whose name is John
SamuelS, tied her hands and feet, and
put her into his wagon and took her
home. Mrs Beasley escaped and
Swore out warrant for both men.
Beasley was found playing his musi-
Cal instrument, and showed fight
when the officers attempted to arrest
him. SamueS says he will sue Beasley.
Mrs. Beasley is now in charge Of the
Beasley home, and it is likely that She
will remain there for some time,
inasmuch as Beasley cannot pay his
fine.
He is charged with desertion.
Samuels is charged with assault. The
accordion was worth perhaps Is cents.
milwaukee, Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
SANTA CLAUS WAS HERE
SATURDAY, DEC. IL
Made His Headquarters at
johnson Hill E Co.'S Drug
Store.

ChaS. Norton, with the firm Of
Johnson Hill & Co. made arrangements
for the appearance of Santa Claus and
advertised the fact that be would
make his appearance on the Chicago
& Northwestern R'y. from the south.
Several hundred children were at the
depot to greet him at his arrival. He
was in full dress, and made a handsome
appearance. He proceeded to the
Johnson Hill s. Co.'S. store from the
depot attended by so many children
and grown people that they blockaded
the cross streets on their wayt down.
He distributed stick candy among the
children and they besieged him to
such a degree that he could scarcely
make any headway.
On their arrival at the store. the
crowd was SO great that the clerks
were unable to wait upon all the
customers and therefore Santa Claus
was obliged to attract the children
out through the back door away
from the store. Santa made merry
with the children aud they were all
delighted. The advertisement was
great success for the johnson &
Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
NUDE MAN CAUSES
~ UPROAR IN GOTHAM
Perched on a Snow Heap He
Keeps Officers at Bay for an


Perched on the top of a snow heap
at FOrty-secOnd-av and TMenty-third-
ST., New York, a completely nude man
armed with a crow bar kept d dozen
policemen and crowd of men at bay
for an. hour. today after. he had
smashed nearly a score of big plate
glass windows valued at 5000 each.
The man was finally captured and
taken to a hospital. He made~p at
tempt to explain his strange conduct
and the hospital attendants said he
undoubtedly was insane. The police
were attracted by series of crashes
and saw man without shred .eof
clothing running down Twenty-thfrd
ST. and swinging crOWbar through
every plate glass window he passed
Several more policemen and 100 men
and boys joined in the chase and the
crazy man was rapidly Oyertaken.
He turned upon his pursuerS and
}swung the heavy crowbar, keeping
them at a safe distance until a cab
driver threw a horse blanket over
him.
His clothing, but nothing to lndi-
cate his Identity, was founa in door
way near Milwaukee Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
MAILING CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS

How many people have anXiously
waited for the arrival of a letter that
never came, messages that meant
hope and love and perhaps financial
help in the hour of need. but which
found their way to the dead letter
office. How much disappolntment and
worry these missing letters and
packages have caused both the sender
and the person for whom they were
intended will probably never be
known. If the people here in this
city at-thiS holiday season would use
only ordinary precaution in properly
addressing letters and packages much
annoyance would be saved.
Thousands of Christmas presents
which have been selected with care
or perhaps the handiwork of the
giver, and thus made doubly precious
are lost on their way to become
additions TO the accumulation of lost
articles in the dead letter Office. First
and foremost it is quite essential that
all Christmas packages be securely
wrapped and inside each package
should be placed small card contain
ing the name and address of the sender
and the name and address of the
recipient but no other writing.
Then pass the package through the
mailing office and ascertain if it
carries sufficient postage. Under
present ruling of the d i artment no
package can be sent forward unless
it has the full postage at the mailing
office.
Do not seal packages unless you
expect to pay letter postage on them.
All articles Of value should be sent by
registered mail, register fee is on.y
s cents and there is almost an absolute
guarantee against loss.
Fragile articles sent by mail should
be carefully packed in excelsior with
heavy pasteboard outer covering.
Write the address plainly and with
ink. Observe these few hints and
you may spare yourself and your
distant friends considerable worry
over the gift that never came.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
SOUVENIR POSTAL CARDS
FOR HOLIDAY GREETING

A successful business man is one
who takes advantage Of every leglt-
innate opportunity TO forward his
business He is one who grasps every
opportunity to build up and improve
his business
Similarly successful towns are
composed of citizens eager to advance
the interests of their town. In such
towns the only question is how can
the common welfare be best promoted.
1t occurs to us that the merits of
souvenir postal cards are in this
connection worthy the attention of all
of Grand Rapids citizens.
We appreciate that today more
than ever before the citizens of Grand
Rapids are concerning themselves
with ways and means of imprOvi 1g
our town. We therefore dwell upon
the advertising merits Of the
souvenir postal cards, We believe
they will be more widely used when
their advantages are more fully
realized. The holiday time offers of
itself inducements for use Of the
card. Now days it is the correct
and the popular thing to send word
of cheer, an expression Of good will to
friends at Christmas or New Year
The souvenir cards kill two birds
with one stone for they are just the
thing to carry your holiday greeting
and at the same time they advertise
the town. Under these circumstances
we expect to see the cards widely
used this season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
No More Suffering.

If you are troubled with indigestion
get a buttlt of KOdol Dyspepsia Cure
and see how quickly IL will cure you.
Geo. A. Thomson, Of Spencer, Ia,
says: Have had Dyspepsia for twenty
years. NY case was almost hopeless.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure was recon-
mended and | used a few BOTTLES of it
and it is the only thing that. has
relieved me. Would not be without
it. Have dOctored with local
physicians and also at Chicago, aud
even went to Norway with hopes of
getting some relief. but Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure is the only remedy
that has done me any good, and
heartily recommend it. Every person
suffering with Indigestion or Dys-
pepsia should use it, Sold by, F. l..
Steib & Company, and J. E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
Beware OF COunterfeits

"DeWitt's is the only genuine
Witch Hazel Salve" writes j. L..
Tucker, of Centre, Ala. Il have
used it in my family for Piles, Cuts
aud Burns for years and can recon-
mend it to he the best Salve on the
market. Every family should keep it.,
as it is an Invaluable household
remedy. and should always be kept on
hand for immediate use" Sold by
T. l.. Steib and J e. Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
Notice to Key Holders.

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

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. 2O-2t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
English as She is Spoke.

Bill had a billboard. Bill also had d
board bill. The board bill bored Bill,
So Bill sold his billboard to pay his
board bill. So after Bill sold his bill
board to pay his board bill the board
bill no longer bored Bill.-Yale Expo
SitOr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
A Pleasant Pill

No pill is as pleasant and positive
as DeWitt'S Little Early Riser.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are so
mild and effective that children, deli
cate and weak people enjoy their
cleansing effect, while strong people
say they are the best liver pills
sold. Sold by f, L. Steib and j, e.
DdIV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
Candies.
merican mixed per pound
Miss Maud Sharkey, of the town OF

Miss Maud Sharkey, OF the town OF
Rudolph. who worked in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER Office several
years, as typo, recently joined Weber
& Fields "Hoity Toityo company, a
musical comedy, and is now travelling
with them in Ohio. She is now
known on the stage as Maud Rogers
and reports herself as highly pleased
with her new work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
WILLIAM HASKINS CHOSEN

The Poor Farm. committee consis-
ting of John Rausch, E. d. Ayers
and j. Z. KurtZ met at the Court
house Saturday December II and
elected VIM. HaskinS of PittSvilie as
Poor Farm Commissioner to succeed
Mr.. Case who resigned to GO into
other business. There were five
applicants and Mr.. HaSkins was the
lucky man. He comes well re-
commended for the place. =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20

DR.. and Mrs. E. g. Clark have the
sympathy Of the community in the
loss of their little son. who died
Saturday night of inflammation of the
bowels This little son being the only
child makes their loss doubly sad.
The funeral was held this afternoon
from the house Rev. G.. r. BIakesHe
officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20

DR.. Rea has no superior in diagnosing and
treating disease and deformities He will give
$50 for any case that he cannot tell the disease
and where located in five minutes.
All curable medical ana surgical diseases
Eye Ear, Nose and Throat, Lung, Diseases
Early Consumption, Bronchitis, Bronchial
Catarrh Constitutional Fatarrh, Nasal Catarrh,
Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Stomach and Bowel
Troubles, A appendicitis, Rheumatism Neuralgia,
sciatica Bright's disease, Diabetes, Kidney.
Liver, Bladder Troubles Pro3t atlc and Female
Diseases, Dizziness, Nervousness, Indigestion,
Obesity, Interrupted Nutrition, Slow Growth
in Children, ana all wasting disease in adults.
Many cases of Deafness, Ringing in the Ears,
Loss of Eyesight, Cataract, Cross Eyes, etc,
that have been improperly treated can be easily
restored. Deformities, Climb Feet, Curvature
of the Spine, Disease of the Brain, Paralysis,
Epilepsy Heart Disease, Dropsy, Swelling of
the Limbs, Structure, open Sores, Pain in the
Bones, Granular Engagements and all long
standing diseases properly treated.
Young middle-aged and old, single or mar
ried men, and all who suffer from lost manhood,
nervous debility, gpermatarrhoea. seminal
losses, sexual decay. falling memory, weak eyes.
stunted development, lack of energy, i'm
poverished. blood, pimples, impediments 10
marriage, blood and skin diseases, Syphilis,
Eruptions, Hair Failing, Swellings, Sore Throat,
Ulcers, Weak Back, Burning Urine, passing
urine too often, Gonorrhoea, elect, Structure,
receive searching treatment, prompt reliet and
for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20

. Fancy Christmas candies at Gett's
restaurant price always right. 12-24-04
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-12-20
Cancer, Tumor, Goiter, FistuIa, Piles,

Varioeele, Rupture and enlarged glands treated
and cured without pain and wit hout the loss OF
blood. This is one of his OWL discoveries, and
is really the most scientific and certainly sure
cures of the nineteenth century. No incIrable =
cases. Consultation to those interested, 81 co.
DR., REA & CO,
Minneapolis, Mimi. Louisville, Ky
New York, " Y.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-18
NO FEE REQUIRED
Presidential Electors Need Not
Pay to File

In compliance with a request from
the secretary of state, Attorney Gen
eral w. j. DonahoWer. yesterday gave
an opinion respecting the requirement
of a filing fee for presidential electors
The attorney general rules that the
electors do not come within the mean
ing of the statute which requires a
filing fee from candidates for offices
for which compensation is authorized
to be paid.
The attorney general finds that sec
ton 1876 of the general statutes of 1894
provides compensation of SO for each
day required for the electors attending
the seat of government and So for each
twenty miles going to and returning
from the seat of government and his
residence. After discussing the statute
and its bearing on the meaning of COM
pensation in its usual sense, the attor.
ney general says:
In my judgment the compensation and
mileage provided by the laws of this state
to be given to each presidential elector
attending at the seat of government is not
compensation within the meaning of that
term as used in the election laws, nor is
the office of presidential elector- such an
office as falls within the contemplation of
the election laws. The office of -presiden-
tial elector lacks all of the essential ele-
ments which go to make up a public
office within the meaning Of this term as
used in the constitution and laws of Min
nesota. It has. no fixed term nor any
fixed service other than attendance upon
the meeting at the seat of state govern
ment and the selection of one from among
the members of the electors. when or
gained at their meeting, to convey cleo
ton returns to the seat of the federal
government at Washington. Therefore /
have the honor to advise you that no fee
should be required by you of the persons
named as presidential electors for placing
their names upon the ballots.