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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
FOR THE RURAL CARRIER

Now that the cold weather is COM
ing on the troubles of the rural free
delivery mail carriers out of this city
are growing greater with each drop of
temperature. They have to dress
very warmly, to begin with, for a
thirty mile drive where one does
not have a chance to move around any
is cold business. But the one thing
that causes them the most trouble
and the greatest discomfort. is the
fact that many of the farmers who
are their patrons, when mailing a
letter. leave copper cents in the mail
box TO pay for the letters transport
alton, not thinking that the mail
carrier must take off his mittenS and
grope in the cold mail box for the
cents.
Instead of this method, if the
patrons of the rural routes would pur-
chase stamps and have them affixed to
the letters, it would save a great deal
Of discomfort to the carriers. The
latter, i'll the coolest weather, are
almost compelled to leave in the box
letters without stamps affixed in
order TO keep warm. The patrons of
the rural routes should purchase
stamps for a month or SO ahead, or
enough to last through the winter,
and thus save their carrier the dis
comfort of having to stop, take off his
mittenS, and run the risk of freezing
his hands, through their neglect to
make provision for his comfort.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
MISS THAYER'S RECITAL

Those VINO were unfortunate in not
the recital given at the
opera house Thursday evening last
by Miss Della Thayer of Wausau, as
sisted by Mrs. E. V. Spears and Miss
Eva Cahill Of this city, missed an op-
portunity of hearing some excellent
music, delightfully."- rendered. Miss
Thayer is remarkably fine player
upon the violin, her careful study
under such men as JacobSohn Of Chi
cago and GeloSo of Paris showing in
her music to a great extent. She
rendered some OF the difficult music
of Wieniawski, Bohm and LeBeriot
with the touch of an artist. Her
companion, Mrs. Spears. is more than
a mere player of the piano; her ability
is known in Grand Rapids we'll
enough TO need no description further
than it was above the usual standard.
Miss Eva Cahill and A. J. Freund of
this city completed the list of those
who treated their hearers to some of
the finest music we have heard in a
long time. All responded to encOres
but Mr.. Freund, who made no pre-
paratiOn for such an instance, and did
not feel like doing so without pre-
paration. The proceeds of the enter
tainment went to the Catholic church
society.
Father Hugenroth extended Miss
Della Thayer an invitation to give
another recital in the near future
under the auspices Of SIS Peter and
P6ul'S church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
OBITUARY

DIED-At the home of his niece,
Epson. Iron county, Wisconsin, Sun
aged "a years, nine months and six
days.
George Head Ripley was born at
Perry, Maine, February 9th. 1881,
and spent the early years of his life
company with his elder brother, the
Wisconsin and settled at Grand
Rapids, and engaged in numbering
for many years. During his lifetime
in Wisconsin he witnessed the
development of the lumber rafting
business on the Wisconsin river, and
beheld the metamOrphoSiS of the
country from Grand Rapids to Merrill
from a dense wilderness into
prosperous and fertile farming
country, dotted here and there with
thriving villages and cities. About
1883 he settled on an island in the
lake near Minocqua, Wisconsin and
resided there until few weeks ago
" hen he was brought to the home of
bis niece, suffering from cancer Of
the stomach, which caused his death.
George Ripley was geDlal generous
man, one who would much rather
suffer a wrong himself than do a
wrong to another, and many good
words will be spoken of him along the
old Wisconsin river, where the best
years of his life were spent,-Hurley
Miner.
Many of the old settlers will remem-
Der Mr.. Ripley who formerly resided
in this city. One of his daughters
lives in Mellen, Wis, while the other
lives at Epson, this state. He left
Grand Rapids some twenty years ago;
while resident of this city he
followed the river as a Zimmerman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
POST OFFICE HOURS

The following hours have been fixed
by the Post Office Department for the
Grand Rapids post office:
Office hours for every week day:
from 7 a. m. to p. m.
SUNDAYS
Lobby open from 1915 a. m. to 1:3O
p. m. and from D. N. to p. III.
Windows open from 1890 to 1:3O
p. m.
Mail from the south closes at p. m,
same as on week days.
LEGAL HOLIDAYS
Office open from to 10 a. m. and
from to 7 p. m.
A. L. FONTAINE, P. M,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
HAS THEM GUESSING
Promoter Has Wausau Business
Men Wondering What His
Purpose Is.

Charles E. DOwner, the promoter
who wrote to Mayor Nash some time
ago wanting him to call special
session of the city council for the pur-
pose Of granting to Downer franchise
for the construction of an electric
of system that was to run from
Chicago up through this country, has
the business men of Wausau guessing
as to just what there is to his
promises.
The fellow claims that he is the
agent of company, backed by a
London syndicate worth millions,
that he gets salary of some $40, 900
per year, that this London syndicate
will back him to build an electrice
road to cost not TO exceed $4,000 per
mile; that he had six crews out sur
veying for him and the new road.
The proposed road would run from
Chicago to Wausau, in which city
there was to be built great car shops.
He hires everyone who comes to hi ~
for work, but to date has paid but
few of them. He had for time a
crew of eight stenographers working
for him.
He asks a franchise which is in
itself practically lease Of the land
along the right of way and good for
ninety-nine years. Just what there is
to his story, no one knows. There
appears to be some facts which lend
credence to his stories, but as he is
now sick in Amigo and matters are
at rest, every one is guessing at the
probable outcome. Some think him
to be luminous piece of nerve,
others think there is something in it,.
What there is, remains to be seen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
MISS ELLA 0BERBECK
mot now. but in the coming years
1t may be in the better land,
We'll read tho rnaaDipu Of onr
Well read the meaning of our tears,

II uidN Uc III tue DeGler IdlG,
Well read the meaning of our tears
And there, sometime, wen understand"
In the passing away of Miss Ella
Oberbeck on Wednesday afternoon
Decembe 20, 1905, at one O'Clock, of
bllght's disease, not only membe Of
The family mourn, but all their rela..
tiveS and friends who had learned to
love and admire the young lady on
account of her many charming
qualities. She will be greatly missed
among'her associates in the public
and Sabbath school, in the First Con-
gregatiOnal church and the young
peoples meetings, where she always
loved to dwell when her health would
permit. While she had been in poor
health for nearly two years it was
not until Thanksgiving time that she
was taken sick and confined to the
house. She continued to grow worse
and suffered considerably until death
came to her relief on Wednesday
afternoon.
Miss Ella Oberbeck was born in
Chicago October 80, 1888, and was
therefore II years of age last October.
She was educated ia the public
schools or Grand Rapids. She was an
efficient and devoted member of the
First Congregational church; a mem
Der of the Sabbath school, young
peoples Christian Endeavor society,
and prayer meeting. She possessed a
lovely Christian character that was
admired by all who enjoyed her &C.
quaintance. She will be greatly
missed at the family tireside where
she had won warm place in the
affections of those who mourn.
Besides her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Oberbeck, she leaves two
brothers Arthur and Ernest. and two
sisters Lilly and Caroline.
The funeral service Will be held
from the First Congregational church
Friday afternoon at two O'Clock, Rev.
Fred Staff officiating. Interment
will be in Forest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
PUBLIC. LIBRARY

New books for the month Of Decem-
Der:
Arabian Nights entertainments.
Bullen-CruiSe of the Cachalot.
BurgeSO-GrOOpS and how to be
them.
Chambers The Reckoning.
Donnell-Rebecca Mary.
DumaS-Count of Monte CristO.
Hammond Pinkey Perkins.
McCarth-HiStOry of our Times vol
and 5.
Martin-Sabina.
Spenser-Poems.
Stedman-An American Anthology.
kingtOn-COnQueSt of Canaan.
Van Dyke-Little Rivers.
Wells-Patty in the City.
Wharton-House of Mirtb.
Williamson-My Friend the Chauf-
feur.
Wiggin-Rose o. the River,
Christmas List.
Christmas Customs in many lands.
Beard-ChriStmaS festivities Un
American girls handy book.
r. ChamberS-Old time Christmas
trees, Toys and Toy Making In Book
Vi udyS. VOl.
Curtis-Holiday Sauntering lin his
from the lazy chair.)
Irving-Christmas eve and Christ
mas day lin his sketch book
Pyle-ChriStmaS in England under
Henry ". lin his men of Iron Chap.
H.
Shoe Maker Holiday entertain
mentS.
Taylor-Christmas in Germany In
his Views Afoot)
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in many lands.
Walsh Curiosities Of popular Gus
toms.
A complete Christmas reading list
may be found at the library.
How's This?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by HalPs
Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo. Ohio.
We, the undersigned have known f. J.
Cheney tor the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any oblga-
tions made by his firm
WALDING KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

Nothing will cure indigestion that
doesn't digest the food, itself, and
give the stomach rest. You can't eX-
pect that weak stomach will regain
its strength and get we'll when it is
compelled to do the full work that a
sound stomach should do. You
wouldn't expect sick horse to get
we'll when it is compelled to do full
days work every day of the week.
Kodol Dyspepsia cure is perfect di-
geStant and digeStS the food regardless
of tine condition of your stomach.
Relieves Indigestion, Belching, Sour
Stomach. and all stomach disorders.
Sold bV f. l., Steib 81 Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
No Sunday Dinner.

In place of serving a six O'Clock din
ner at the Dixon on Sunday, the man
agement has decided to give special
Christmas twelve o'clock dinner on
Monday. Christmas day. The orches-
ira will furnish music and a special
menu will be served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
Green Bay { Western Railway Co.

Holiday rates for students and
aeachers via Green Bay line. Tickets
will oe sold on closing day of school
tnd days following but not earlier
than Dec. 18th nor later than Dec.
18th. Good going on date of sale only
and for return not later than Jan. Is,
1906 for one fare and third for round
trip. All wishing to take advantage
of the above rates must be provided
with certificate from principal or
Supt. of school, as no ticket will be
sold without certificate. Call up tick
ct office for any information. A. D.
Hill, Local agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

selves have attended nearly all the
evenings and have found the crowd
to be that of almost party affair.
RoWdyiSm is not tolerated for an
instant, and as only the best people in
the city attend, the rink will inquest
iOnably be great success. Manager
Hamilton has sent for forty more
pairs of skates to supply the increased
demand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
CHRISTMAS AT THE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Morning Services.

Morning Services.
Piano Prelude christmas Pastoral Mozart
Miss Gilkey
Sentences
Doxology
Hymn 80 Light of Light"
Responsive Reading
Anthem Lovely Appear" From Gounod's Re-
Choir demDtiOn
Scripture Reading
Festival Tie Ceum... Marston
Choir
Collection
Soprano Solo christmas Song" Adolph Adam
Choir
Hymn 17s Tune ST. Louis
Sermon ga New Christmas Rev. F. Staff
Hymn 173 "Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Piano Postlude Coronation March Meyerbeer
Miss Gilkey
Evening Services.
Piano Prelude 1.-The Shepherds Flute" Goddard
Miss Gilkey
Anthem Rejoice, The Lord is King" Shackley
Choir
Hymn III Antioch
Responsive Reading
Anthem From the Realms of Glory Schneider
Scripture Reading
Anthem "King of Kings" Shelley
Choir
Collection
Baritone Solo "The Holy City, Adams
L. A. Taylor,
Hymn 1853 Tune Harwell
Christmas Address "A Shortcut to the Holy
Hymn go Praise the Lord"
Piano Postlude "March of Chorus" Beethoven
Miss Gilkey
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
CHRISTMAS SKATING

There will be three sessions of
roller skating at the Opera house
Christmas day. The first session will
extend from $50 a. ~. to II and will
be for children only. The afternoon
and evening sessions will be the same
as on other days, 2 to5 in the after
noon, and 1880 to 1890 evenings.
Special music will be furnished by
the Imperial orchestra.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, Dec. d.

" Wednesday, Dec. d.
The west side ladies' aid society
of the M. E. church will meet with
Mrs. t. J. Cooper
The Christian Workers of the
Church of Christ will meet
with Mrs. Hi Booth.
The east side ladies' aid society of
the NJ. E. church will meet with
Mrs. George T. Rowland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

The most pleasant, safest and best
remedy to use Tor Coughs, Colds,
Group, Whooping Cough, ETC., is
Kennedy'S Laxative Honey and Tar.
This remedy eXpels all cold from the
system by acting as a cathartic on the
bowels. Sold by E. L. SteiE & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on d fifty
cent bottle of Green's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough OF cold. We also guarantee a
% cent bottle to prove satisfaction or
money refunded. John e. DAILY: John
son, Hill & Co.
nOV-10-6m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
WOOD COUNTY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

The regular annual meeting of this
association was held in this city Tues
day. December nineteenth. Nearly
twenty physicians were in attendance
and as result, this meeting was the
most successful held in a long time
A special program had been prepared,
with several numbers by local physi-
clans, and by others living in Wood
county, but not in the city. Every
number Was presented aid carried off
in first class shape. This being the
meeting when officers are elected,
Karl DOege of Marshfieid, was chosen
president for next year; A. L. Ridg-
man of Grand Rapids, vice president;
Frank Pomainville, this city,
secretary and treasurer; and w. D.
Harvie from here and G.. f. Milbee
from MarShfeld censOrs. Six O'Clock
dinner at the Dixon was attended by
the members in force. The society
includes all the physicians of Wood
county, who hold two meetings each
year, one of which is a business meet
ing of which was this one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

-WANTED-By Chicago wholesale
and mail order house. assistant
manager imam or women) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary $40 and expenses paid weekly:
expense money advanced. Work
pleasant; position permanent. No
investment or experience required.
Write at once for full particulars and
enclose Self-addreSSed envelope.
COOPER & Co.,
1872 Lake Street., Chicago, Ill.
I'm 7-10w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

The season of indigestion is upon
upon US. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for
Indigestion and Dyspepsia will do
everything for the stomach that an
Over-WOrked stomach can do for itself.
kodol Digests what you eat-gives the
stomach rest-relieves sour stomach
belching, heartburn, indigestion, etc.
Sold by f. L. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
LOSES ONLY CHILD

Thursday last was an unfortunate
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Voyer at 400 Wylie street,
when their only child, a little boy.
passed away. Pneumonia was the
cause OF the little fellows death, and
his illness was not of long duration
George IL. N0yer was his name, and
he was little less than two years
old. This is the first and only child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Voyer, making theiE
loss even greater. The funeral was
held Saturday afternoon from the
Catholic church, and interment was
held in the Calvary cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

asked of the county Judge, who
granted it, much TO the citation of the
young people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

For RENT-Seven room house on
the west side. Also a little money to
loan Inquire Of F, G. Gilkey. At
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

-FOR sALE-Gray mare, weighs about
300, seven years old, perfectly sound
broke both. single and double. VIII
Lyon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
HIGH SCHOOL BASKET BALL

That the Grand Rapids High school
basket ball team is made up of fast
material was shown last Friday even
ing when they defeated the Stevens
Point Normal school team, twenty
four to eighteen in the Lincoln High
school gymnasium. The splendid
team work of the locals in scoring
field goals, opposed to the accurate
free throwing of the visitors made
the game interesting and exciting
from the spectators point of view,
Grand Rapids scored seven field
goals against three for Stevens Point,
which proves the good defensive
work put up by the locals.
The referee, Mr.. EverSon of Stevens
Point Normal, officiated a square
game with almost excessive strictness
yet according to his honest inter-
probation CT the rules,
Miss Allerton of the Normal
faculty and II. E. Culver, student
manager, accompanied the team.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT
ST. JOHNS CHURCH

Sunday: 7:30 a. m. Holy Communion.
1890 Morning Prayer and Sermon.
500 Even Song.
Christmas Day: Midnight Mass.
1870 Holy Communion.
1870 Holy Eucharist and sermon.
500 Even Song.
G. B. BLAKESLEE, Priest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

Each number was well rendered and
reflected credit on the performer and
speaks well for the training they
have received under Mr.. Downie's
instruction, who has a large and in
creaSing class of students.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-12-21

Morris Smith from Illinois who pur-
chased the VIM. Hansen farm in the
town of Port Edwards through the
Eggert & Pratt Land company moved
his family and household goods here
Monday and has moved into their
new home. Mr.. Smith is one of Illinois
successful farmers and we hope they
will prosper farming Wood County
lands as they have done ia Illinois.
GubScriha fnp the REPORTER
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-11
WHERE FRANK LINZ DIED

There is rather a startling reminis-
cence OF the old days OF the bicycle
craze in paragraph written recently
BY Col. F. H. II. Massey il the Geo
graphical Journal. Col. Massey has
done great deal of exploring in AS
iatic Turkey and in one of the fast
nesses OF that country he came across
memento of the late Frank LEM,
the American bicyclist who was wheel
ing around the world when he was
murdered in this little-known section
OF the world. Col. Massey says: ut was
now October. A binding snow with
bitter wind served as reminder Of
the altitude and advancing season.
From the lake route was followed to
Toprak Kale (Alashgird). Along here
fairly easy tracks cross into Transcau.
casia. It was here that an official
asked my opinion of a nice American
made revolver. There was an inscrip-
ton on it which showed that it had
been presented to Frank LEM by some
American bicycle club. returned it
with the remark that it was a good re-
volyer which, might hang him. At my
unexpected reply the officials compan-
Ions looked at him curiously while he
appeared visibly .agitated. Frank LEM
had been murdered near here couple
OF years before while on a bicycle tour
round the world and knew the story.
Up to now this individual was under
the impression that tthe inscription
was either the maker,saname or an or
nament." s:ssstt
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-11
REFUTE DIR. OsLER'S THEORY

The proposed walk of four and
quarter miles was caught up by other
cheerful and aged ones, until eleven
starters had volunteered, says Septem-
bre Outing Magazine. It is to be said
of them that DR.. ,Osler's needless re-
mark about chloroform had something
to do with the fire of enthusiasm
which swept these pedestrians into
their project. M.
The ladies had cup Of tea by way
of preliminary ceremony, and were
then persuaded to stand in column to
be photographed. The man with the
camera was a lad of 70 years, fifty
chosen for the task, Jeremiah Merritt
Greene, who has been making pictures
in the Middle West for fifty years.
Then the signal was given for the
start and the eleven entries tripped
away at a lively gait. Many of those
who followed them gave it up and
went home after a few blocks because
their legs ached. Early in the pilgrim
age several of the venerable walkers
had to be held in check. 1t was hoped
that all of them would finish, and,
therefore, the amazing energy of the
leaders threatened to tire out the
others. Two miles were covered as
cheerfully as If this were picnic
party, and there were no laggards.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1905-11-11

A few blocks from the goal, Mrs.
Maria Mueller, aged 80, who was one
OF the impetuous ones that had to be
held back in the earlier stretches, be-
gan to do a skipping step along the
pavement, as if she were coming
clown the middle in an old-fashioned
Virginia reel.
She had an able partner In Mrs.
Susan Deckhart, also carrying the bur
den of 80 years, and between these two
the ardor of competition famed so
high that they started off together on
a lively little trot for the nnish. It
was a dead heat" between the pair.
and first honors were thus divided. The
others trailed in after them insthe best
of spirits, all vowing that they were by
no means exhausted.
The actual walking time for the
party averaged one hour and forty-five
minutes for four and a quarter miles.
Every one of these old ladies is the
mother of a large and sturdy family.
Their consensus of opinion concerning
their vigor in old age was that they
had worked hard in their homes all
their lives, had never bothered their
heads about dieting" and early in life
had adopted the rule of early to bed
and early to rise" The average age OF
these eleven matriarchs is 70 years.