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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
THE. WAY TO DO THINGS

II there is that in your nature
which demands the best and will take
nothing less, and you do not demora-
lie this standard by the habit of
deterioration in everything you do,
you will achieve distinction in some
line if you have the persistence and
determination to follow your ideal.
But If you are satisfied VITA the
cheap and sho1dy, the botched and
slovenly, if you are not particular
about quality in your work,
or in your environment, or in
your personal habits, then you must
expect to take second place, to fall
back into the rear of the procession.
People who have accomplished work
worth while have had very high
sense Of the way to do things. They
have not been content with mediocrity,
They have not confined themselves to
the beaten tracks; they have never
been satisfied to do things just as
others do them, but always little
better. They always pushed things
that came to their hands a little
higher up, little farther on. 1t is
this little higher up, this little farther
on, that counts in the quality Of LIES
work. 1t is the constant effort to be
first class ia everything one attempts
that conquers the highest of ex-
cellence. 70. S. Marden ia Success
Magazine."l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
RUDOLPH.

Harry Nelson, Of Grand Rapids, is a
guest OF Carl Johnson.
Don't fail to attend the stock fair
here Saturday, July 20.
Herman Alberts is laid up with a
very sore hand this week.
Miss Gertrude Steafe, of Ashland.
is guest of her aunt, Mrs. Cloey.
Mrs. L. Whitman has been mum.
bered among the sick for few days,
Mr.. Tefeau, who had been ailing all
spring, is able to be around again.
The weather the past few days has
been very favorable for making hay.
Mrs. Corrinne Baldin. of Merrill, is
here visiting among relatives and
friends.
Charles Ecklund and family are
entertaining relatives from Lindbure,
Kansas.
William Slattery and daughter,
Tessie, drove to Grand Rapids one
day last week.
Mrs. J. Dagel, who has been on the
sick list for several months, is rapidly
improving.
The social and dance given by the
E. F. U. lodge, Thursday evening,
was well attended.
Mrs. George Baker, of Grand Rapids
was guest at the n. G.. Ratelle home
for several days. i
Miss Dollie Slattery returned to
Grand Rapids, Sunday evening, after
a few days rest at home. (.
The high wind storm that visited
this section last week did considerable
damage to the apple crop.
The Misses Mamie and Folai Rogers,
of Manitowoc, are guests of the John
Omholt family this week,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. RatelIe are re-
jOicing over the arrival Of young
son, born to them recently.
The miners havestwo drills placed
for operation, one located on B. Mar
ceau's farm and the other on Mr..
Pereau'S farm.
Miss Borgal Johnson returned to
her home at Fenwood after spending
several days at the home of her uncle,
A. johnson. Her cousin Miss Laura
johnson, accompanied her for a short
visit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
L. PORTER'S MOTHER DEAD

Lafayetter Porter received word
Wednesday of the death of his mother
at MenaSha. and he left on that day
to attend the funeral. She was a
very elderly lady, having been 80 years
old on Saturday, July %. So far as
can be learned, she was apparently
we'll till within few minutes of her
death, which came very suddenly.
On the Saturday before, on the occa-
sion of her birthday, and on Monday,
She had entertained a number of
guests, aDd appeared to be in excellent
health, considering her extreme age.
She was taken TO Winsor, Dane
county, after short service at the
home in which her death occurred,
and in that town interment occurred.
Mr.. Porter's friepds will deeply
regret to hear of the death of his
mother, and will sympathize with
him in this greatest of all affections,
losing mother. Mr.. Porter will
return to the city this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
BIRON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Lupa spent Sun.
day at Sigel.
Oliver DeMars visited with relatives
at the Rapids, Sunday.
Henry Lueger was a business caller
at the Rapids, Monday.
Mr.. HerSchleb was busy this week
taking census for the town Of Grand
Rapids.
Mrs. A. Akey drove to Nekoosa
Sunday to spend the day with her
daughter, Nettie.
Miss Daisy La Vague who has been
working for Mr.. Ketchum for the past
week is home again.
Henry Lucier who has been
staying at the LaVaque house since
the beginning of the improvements at
the mill now rides bicycle back and
forth to bis home at the Rapids.
The launch is kept busy these 6ue
days with giving the people of the
Rapids rides to Biron and back and
which is appreciated by all who have
had the pleasure to enjoy these rides.
Tuesday DR.. Ridgman and family,
ChandOs and family and few friends
enjoyed pleasant ride in the launch.
Geo. Fisher and Geo. Charmley
drove to Plover one day last week on a
horse trading deal, but they had to
come back without a trade. After
making their long trip they finally
stopped at John Possley's and traded
with John. George had to 90 a long
ways around to get to Possley's place
to make trade.
Aug. Kempfert is busy this week
getting in his fine crop OF hay. He
has had an extra crew working even
ings for the past three nights and is
happy now to say that he got all his
hay in dry. Mr.. Kempfert's hay crop is
certainly one of the largest and best
seen in this locality for a number of
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
A MOVING ISLAND
Rivermen Say it Has Moved Over
Forty Feet This Year.

There is an island in the Wisconsin
river above the Green Bay & Western
railroad bridge that is steadily NOV
ing down river, say the men whose
work is around the stream. During
this year it has moved a distance Of
over forty feet down stream, and
about ten feet nearer shore. 1t is
not a large island, being but about 30
by ID feet in size.
RiYermen say it has been known to
move 10 other years, but not so far as
this, nor in the same direction. Always
before it seemed to be getting nearer
the center of the current, but it is the
reverse now Last year it moved
only about five or ten feet, and the
year before, not any, so far as was
noticed.
The cause Of the moving of the little
island has never been sought out,
nor has anyone ever examined the
place to see what might produce the
effect. Further than that the island
is made up of decayed sawdust, pulp,
and refuse, nothing is known of its
exact make up. There are plants
growing Oh it, grass and some bushes
OF quite good size. In the center are
two small trees about two inches in
diameter, and all seem to be thrifty,
notwithstanding the migration of
their home. The bottom of the river
in this place is of a sandy nature
which is constantly shifting. This
may be the cause of the rapid moving
this year.
The nature Of the bottom OF the
river in that place and the great
amount OF high water this year are
aScriDed as the causes of the journey
ing being so perceptible this spring.
Some one who thought it was joke
ventured guess that the bottom of
the island was covered with snailS
| which had become imbedded in the
material of which the island is com.
posed and were pulling it along with
them in their journeyings. The fact
remains, however that the island is
there and that it has moved over an
irregular course Of more than forty
feet this year. The island in question
Is located about one thousand feet
above the railroad bridge. and near
the west shore of the east branch of
the river; in other words, it is just
of the east shore Of the lower end of
the big island. Week before last it
moved over ten feet and stopped, as
though it were caught on a snag or
rock. 1t has since became loosened
and has again taken up it's migratory
career, though it is not moving as
fast as it was formerly.
A number of people have visited the
scene in boats, and have had pointed
out where it was when the ice went
out this year. Several poles have
been thrust into the sand bottom of
the river to mark its progress, and
one can see by the posts that the last
week it moved about two feet. 1t is
a low, wet island, and cannot be
landed upon, but is attracting great
deal of attention now that it's migra-
lions are becoming known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
GETS MAGNETIC
STATISTICS
Discovers Possible Presence OF
Iron Near Fair Grounds.

Clarence e.. Craft, a civil engineer
connected with the Coast and Geode-
tic survey OF the Federal government
has been here all the week gathering
data for determining magnetic con-
ditions in Wood county for the de-
partment of Labor and Commerce, of
which the survey is a part. He
located station in the Fair grounds,
and proceeded, by means of delicate
instruments, to determine the
latitude and longitude of the point.
He also sought to find the declina-
tiOn of the magnetic needle and it's
dip, as we'll as the strength of the
horizontal magnetic currents at this
point. So delicate is the magnetic
apparatus used that the iron on a
buggy passing Is rods away affected
it, and bicycle brought within ten
rods had the same effect. During all
the observations, Mr.. Craft said there
seemed to be some outside magnetic
influence affecting the instrument,
and that if there was, it was iron
without doubt. From his memory of
the geological map of the country, he
SAID that if there was iron near, it
was to the north of the fair grounds.
This news will be received with JOY by
the proSpectors of iron in Rudolph.
From here Mr.. Craft goes to NeilS-
Vile to take similar observations
there. Throughout this state, Mime
sofa and Michigan these data are
being secured for the Survey, in points
in all the cities of this size. He came
here from Paxton. III. The exact
figures determined will not be worked
out and detinate results known for
more Than week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28

Coal and WOOD for sale at E. C..
Ketchums call and get q price tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28

of j. w. Ferree opposite the school
building in this village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
FOREST SERVICE
The New Name Of the Bure au
of Forestry.

Of Forestry.
From July the Bureau of Forestry
is to be officially known as the Forest
Service. The change was made by
Congress last winter, when it provided
for the Government work in forestry
during the coming year, and signalized
an important advance ia the scope of
that work. The actual control and
administration of the national forest
reserves. formerly under the charge of
the Land Office of the Department of
the Interior, is now in the hands of
the Forest Service, the only branch
ofRthe public service possessed of the
scientific and technical knowledge
necessary for the enlightened care and
use Of the forest. This means that
the reserves are to be made to yield
to the people of the country the
largest benefits which intelligent
management can get out of them.
Use, not reservation from use, is the
essential purpose for which they exist
but use under such conditions as
shall make their benefits permanent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
LECTURES in FRENCH
New Features at <..e Summer

Session. 81
Professor Alcee Fortier, of New
Orleans, has been lecturing in both
French and English. In his French
lectures he has been treating lyric
poetry in France and in particular the
work of Lamartine. AS an introduce
tion to the work of Lamartine Pro-
feSSor FOrtier discussed at some
length Rousseau, Madame De Stael,
and Chateaubriand AS the causes Of
the great literary Renaissance of the
beginning Of the 10th century he
gives, the appreciation of nature, the
study of foreign literatures, the
revival of the christian spirit, and
the interest of the middle ages. His
lectures are illuminated by anecdotes
and flashes Of French wit, and his
audiences have been increasing with
each lecture. Next week he lectures
on Victor Hugo.
In his English lectures on Contem-
porary France, Professor Fortier
began with an account of the ancient
regime, and explained carefully its
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
PLOVER.

The teachers institute in session
this week has an enrolment of 1O3
this Wednesday morning.
Mrs. L. DakinS and son, GUY, re-
turned to their home at Brokaw Fri
day after spending nearly six weeks
with friends here.
The Bishops Who reside near town
and have been SO Sorely afflicted in the
past, have recently lost another grown
daughter. There are SIX lying side by
side who have gone with consumption.
They have the deepest sympathy of
the entire community in their great
SORROW.
Under the supervision of rlrs. G..
Wllmot a company was gotten to-
gether and gave the village cemetery
thorough cleaning on Monday Of
last week. MeSdames Strope, Ray
mond and Broven of Rhinelander,
contributed generously to aid the
good work as they have friends laid to
rest here. Mrs. Wilmot wishes to
thank all who kindly assisted.
For sALE-A buggy, cutter, one
horse, pillow, cultivator, drag, two
single harnesses, road cart, also cook
stove, heater, organ, extension table,
bedstead, mattress, spring, chairs,
and various other articles such as
stone jars, and many Of the above are
nearly new and all are in good con-
dition. Please inquire at the home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28

insurance. Just what he accomplished
the writer has no information.
F. X. erode and his base ball team
went to Brokaw last Sunday where
they played at baseball with the paper
mill team of that town. The game
was good one, and resulted in a
score of 5 to l in favor of Brokaw.
Our friend erode is pretty good
base ball manager, but he is little
bit slow about getting home after a
game. The team returned Sunday,
but erode did not show up till Mon
day noon.
The citizens of Nekoosa are very
niue h excited over a find made by
Charles Megow who has been exhibit
ing an excellent specimen OF
gold quartz found on his farm
in NekOoSa. 1t will be re-
membered that he lives on the west
bank of the river near Nekoosa and
that he has been prospecting for some
time, securing some very fine Speci-
mems of gold quartz. This find casts
shadow upon the iron reports from
Rudolph.
After an illness of over one years.
duration Mrs. Albertina Matzke-
Smith, of this village died Wednesday
forenoon at about eleven O'Clock as a
result of stomach trouble. She has
suffered a great deal during this time
and at intervals her life was deSpaired
of. but she would rally and be con-
Siderab ole better till the next season of
severe illness. During all this time,
every thing was done for her that a
physician and a devoted family could
perform, but it was of no avail. Death
relieved her of her suffering as above
stated. Mrs. Smith was born in
Berlin, Germany. January l, 1850 and
Was therefore So years, six months,
and twenty-six dayslold at the time
of her death. She came to this
country when sixteen years of age
with her sister, and settled in Mil
waukee where she was married when
she was twenty one years old to
Leonard Smith, who survives her.
They came to Grand Rapids in 1888,
and they have resided there ever since
except the last three years, which
they have spent in Nekoosa. She
leaves besides Mr.. Smith, two
daughters and one son. The funeral
service takes place today, Friday,
from the house at one O'Clock, and
from the church at two o'clock, Rev.
G. w, Pinckney officiating. Inter
ment is to be at Forest Hill
in Grand Rapids this afternoon.
Mrs, Smith was always hard
working woman. a devoted wife
and a good mother, who made many
friends not only in NekooSa, but
wherever she has resided. She will
be greatly missed at the family fire.
side and from the midst of her many
friends,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28

silver-plated tableware. The ornamentaticn
on these individual salad forks is rich and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28
Child Not Expected to Live From One
Hour to Another. but Cured by
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy
and DiarrhOea Remedy.

the little daughter of E. n.
Dewey of Agnewville, Va, was
seriously i'll of cholera infantum last
summer, "We gave her up and did
not expect her to live from one hour
to another" he says. 81 happened
to think Of Chamberlain'S Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
got bottle of it from the store. In
five hours l saw a change for the
better. We kept on giving it and
before she had taken the half of one
small bottle She was WE'LL" This
remedy is for sale by Wood County
Drug Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28

customs and institutions. He gave
his opinion Of the various monarchs
who have ruled in France since 1871,
and entered into many details con-
corning the political. institutions and
customs. especially of the period from
1S4S to 1870. His lectures are con-
stantly enlivened by anecdotes of
personal experience and by descrip-
tions of Paris and the provinces.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-07-28

suffer with dyspepsia, indigest-
ion and constipation? When
Dys-Pep-Sine will give you sure and
certain relief. Your money back if it
dose not do all we claim. Johnson &
Hill Company and John E. DAILY.
If
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
VICTOR HUGO.
Everything About Him Was Extraor-
binary, Even His Digestion.

Everything About Him Was Extraor-
binary, Even His Digestion.
Never to be forgotten were those
evenings when we were lucky enough
to find neither minister, senator nor
deputy-for in the presence Of political
men Victor Hugo always seemed to me
somewhat stiff-when he warmed to
his subject. let himself go, as it were,
and his conversation took a natura!
turn full Of charm.
How he would then have astOnished
those who had represented him as be-
ing exceedingly solemn-in fact, a po-
seur! If they had seen him SO it was
doubtless due to themselves. Perhaps
to the bumptious and self opinionateta
he gave himself the air of an oracle,
but with poets, l repeat, he was ease
and SIMPLICITY might even say ia
miliartty-itself.
At these dinners we could not help
admiring bis formidable appetite. BE
ute enormous pieces Of roast meat and
drank large glasses of undiluted wine.
A typical detail struck me particularly.
At the end of his meal he dipped Or
ange quarters into his wine and ate
them with marked satisfaction. Ev-
cry thing about Victor Hugo was OK
traordinary, even his digestion.-Frsn-
co.'s Coppee in Critic.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
A STORY OF THACKERAY.
How He Changed . Child's Night
From Tears to Gladness.

From Tears to Gladness.
Thackeray was delightful as a story
teller. One evening l remember NAM
ma gave a dinner party in his honor.
was allowed to sit up till $50 O'Clock.
Dinner in those days was at $50.
When the party came into the drawing
room I was there in my new white
muslin with a light blue sash. Mr..
Thackeray took possession of me, much
nis knee in corner of the room, and
he told me stories. There was one
about a little boy named Peter. with
close cropped red hair and very snub
little nose and bright blue eyes. Peter
was quite a character, and the recital
Of his adventures was Of the most in
tereSting nature. l twisted myself
with delight l laughed so heartily
that Mr.. Thackeray grew funnier and
funnier.
You must go to bed now" said NAM
ma, coming up. people want to talk
to Mr.. Thackeray."
''Let me stay up," cried. clinging to
him.
Give minutes more" said Mr.. Thack-
cray, looking at his watch. Five min
utes, and then she will go to bed"
He changed the nature Of Peters adj
ventures. They became quite sad. The
little lad, l remember, was brought be-
fore the police. although he was utter
ly innocent. He seemed so plucky as
he sat there" said Mr.. Thackeray.
1.-THE police said his head must be cut
off, but he did not say a word. He
looked like a small soldier All, my
lunettes got quite misty with my tears
when l looked at him" And Mr.
Thackeray pointed to his spectacles. l
did not in the least see the incongruity
of the police cutting off Peters head
or of Mr.. Thackeray being there to see
the little fellow. l was not laughing
now. The tears were in my eyes when
a hand was put on my shoulder. 1t
was RENE, who had come to fetch me.
Other guests were arriving, and all
were waiting to be introduced to the
illustriOus novelist. The sudden ter
mination Of the story just at it's most
agonizing crisis was too much for my
thrilled nerves. 1 lifted up my voice
and wept aloud, and was carried out
in Reine's arms and put to bed. AS l
lay weeping on my pillow, thinking of
poor little Peters fate, Of his. innocence,
of his bravery, shadow bent over me.
1t was Mr.. Thackeray, who had come
in to comfort the weeping child, and he
told me that Peter was saved and that
he had been adopted by rich lady
and that he rode in q coach to school
was comforted. 1 sat up in bed and
kissed Mr.. Thackeray. When he stole
out Of the room fell asleep, to dream
Of the little red haired boy whose ad
ventures I had heard.-Alice Cochran
in Outlook.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-24
No Way to Get Even.

A New York journalist once went
down to Atlanta to interview Joel Chan
dler Harris. says the Outlook. When
he told the creator of Uncle Remus
that he was going to write him up
the kindly southerner was immediate
ly reminded Of the experience Of his
old friend, Simon Sugg.
''Simon Sugg," he said, twas an odd
old fellow who used to live down state
l knew him well when was a boy
One day friend met him.
"'Simon,' said he, do you remember
Jim Hooper. that went to school with
us down at MonticellOY
"'Jin Hooper? OF co'se member
Jim Hooper. Little slim fellow, want
he?
"'Yaas. Well, Jim's gone and nov
eled your
"'Noveled me, hes he? said Simon
We'll, ding his hidev"