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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-08

my nightly rest was broken. owing
to irregular action Of the kidneys.
was suffering intensely from severe
pains in the small of my back and
through the kidneys and annoyed by
painful passages of abnormal secre-
tons No amount of doctoring reliev-
ed this condition. | took Doan's Kid
ney Pills and experienced quick and
lasting relief. Doan's Kidney Pills
will prove a blessing to all sufferers
from kidney disorders who will give
them fair trial"
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
proprietors. For sale by all druggists.
price so cents per box.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-08-08

Nent properties derived from Cuticura the great Skin
Cure with the purest Of cleansing ingredients and the
most refreshing OF flower odors Two Soaps in at
price -namely, Medicinal and Toilet Soap for 2Sc
Potter Drug & Chem Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
p6 Mailed Free. "An About the Skim Scalp. and Hair,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
Kennewick lrrigating Canal.

Watering twenty Thousand acres of
land on the west bank of the Columbia
river, is one of the newest and best
irrigatng propositions in the United
States Kennewick is the gateway of
the Yakima Valley. The season is
from two to three weeks earlier than
the upper valley, and alfalfa, peaches,
pears and all small fruits such as
straw berries, cantaloupeS, etc. the
.latter ripening very early-command
the highest market price.
For descriptive pamphlets on the
Yakima Valley, where land can still
be had at reasonable prices, in mild
and beautiful climate, and for infor-
nation regarding land and business
openings in other territory served by
the Northern Pacific, ask foI Series
G. 254
Write to G.. w. Mott, Gen'l
Emigration Agent, Northern Pacific
Ry.. st. Paul, Mimi.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
A MINER AND HIS MONEY.
Spends in One Week the Savings of
Twenty Years of Hard
Labor.

The story comes from a little town In
Nevada of a miner who at the end OF
20 years of hard work found himself the
possesor of s35, 1000 in hard cash. His
ambition took queer turn, and he
wasted his whole store in week spent
in bar rooms with conVivial company.
What he and his cronies could not con-
sumo in drinks he gave away, and then.
with his pockets empty, started for the
mountains again, with a borrowed out
fit, in search of another fortune, relates
the Washington Star.
When Bret Harte first introduced
men of this sort in his pages the country
made allowances for the extravagances
of fiction. Romance, it was explained.
demanded high co1ors. Mr.. Harte's he
roes lived principally, we were told, In
Mr.. Harte's mind. A poet was entitled
to his license. But many things have
happened since to show that, gifted as
he was with fancy and expression, Mr..
Harte was a good deal OF a photogra-
pher. He gave us, with no material
change, men and women he had and
messed. A striking phase OF frontier
life had simply found in him an eloquent
and accurate laureate. Truth, so to
speak, was the strength of Mr.. Harte's
fiction. He had caught it on the end Of
his pen and preserved it for the worlds
enjoyment.
This old miner has good deal of boy
remaining in his nature. In his lonely
life in the mountains prospecting for
gold and dreaming of wealth, he prob
ably nourished his spirit with fancies
about the future should fortune ever
smile on him. A rough fellow, hard
| ened by rougher surroundings, his hero
very likely was some chap who in ear
lier days had, with a big roll turned
| things upside down in Sacramento or
San Francisco, and had been the theme
ever since of fireside eulogy throughout
the mining country. We're the great old
days no more? Was the Caucasian
played out? Did man with roll
| have to go on journey to become a
! hero?
Fortune at last smiled, and here was
the opportunity. The money burned the
old miners pocket. Why not set the
pegs in Nevada for "Iark?" Who had
ever separated himself from $35, 900 in a
weeks time without calling in the aid
of faro or draw poker? The thing could
be done, and he set out to do it. He
succeeded, and now in the mountain
camp again will enjoy the distinction
of his performance. A strange life, blu;
stranger are the men who lead it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19

Miss Rose Warren is in Spring
Branch, visiting her sister, Mrs. Bert
Harrison this week.
Mrs. Chas. Brooks, we are panied
to note, has been quite i'll this
week with heart trouble.
Edward Spafford, of Grand Rapids,
was in Nekoosa Tuesday and WedneS-
day of this week on business.
Mrs. Kate Warren was called to
Westfield Wednesday, to see her
brother who is reported quite sick.
Ernie Stevens returned Saturday
from Plainfeld, where he had been
visiting his mother for couple Of
weeks.
O. d. Billings, of Kellner, has &C
cepted position with A. FL. Kleberg
and will move his family back to this
berg.
Frank Craney is having an addition
erected to his house on the Wood
farm. James Withers is doing the
carpenter work.
w. III. Miller, of Ashland, travelling
salesman for the. Meyer Shse company,
| was here Wednesday and called upon
the Brazeau Mercantile Company
who handle their make of goods.
Will Reed, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Reed of Merrill, who died re-
cently.in that city, was brought'Satur,
day for burial to Nekoosa where
the family have a lot in the
cemetery.
Please bear in mind that the
Monthly Stock Fair takes place Satur,
day, May 20. Bring in your cattle
and any article you have for sale OF
trade and attend the fair and have a
good time. Free ferry the same as
usual.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES

County Clerk George Davis, reports
these marriage licenses issued from
his Office during the last week.
George Silvers, of Grand Rapids, to
Maud Charmley, of BirOn.
Paul Kazza, of Sigel, to Stella
Blazzek, OF Sigel.
John Baker, Dewey, OF Portage
county, to Minnie Kairunia, of
Rudolph.
Fred Fail, Of Grand Rapids, to
Mary Salter, of Portage county.
John F. Flynn, of Neilsville, tc
Pearl l.. Lindsey, of Marsbfeld.
Otto Steinke, Of Wrightstown, tC
Rita Hill, of Sigel.
Godfrey Schiller, of Wood Town, tC
Agnes Marx, of Hanson Town.
Walter w. Mahoney to Agnes
Clark, both of Grand Rapids.
Thomas Lee, to Lillian Sherry, both
Of Marshheld.
Scott E. Payne, to Nellie A. Farrell
both of Grand Rapids.
George A. Gardner, to Iva NJ
Robinson, both of Arpin.
This makes the number of couples
taking out licenses, just one less thar
dozen. 1t appears that Crane
Rarids girls don't need to be loaded
with inducements from business meI
If they will marry. as do their sister,
In Rhinelander.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19

being created throughout the city.
There is the new bank mentioned
elsewhere in this paper. William
Reeves is remodelling his home, as
was mentioned last week. Among
others who are either building new
homes or are remodelling those already
built are:
William Kreuger, on the west side
is having a two story frame house
built, 26 by % feet in size, with
large and rOomy kitchen addition. h.
Stillwell is doing the carpenter work,
and Andrew Mosher. the mason work.
q William Fl. Hilmer, has just built
a little cottage on the west side, 10 by
26 feet, with a kitchen. John Mosher
did the carpenter work.
Several additions and kitchens have
been added to homes on the west side,
as follows:
Fred Frank, new two story Kitchen
wing, built by Emil Toepel, carpenter,
, and Edd Friday, mason.
Adelbert Clappin, a kitchen wing
and porch, also by TOepel aud Friday
Fred Lesser, a large kitchen additl-'
ton, also by Toepel and Friday.
A new barn, So by 81 feet in size, is
| being built by crew of men under
Clark Lyon. for Johnson and Hill, near
the Chicago and North Western depot.
The barn will be used as stable by
Johnson and Hill.
Among those on the east side who
are building new residences, are
lAdolph Painter, two story frame
building, "A by "a feet: John Hahn is
doing the carpenter work, and the
mason work was done by Peter
Knudson.
Charles Smith, a fine, ten room
thoroughly modern frame house, two
lstory, and built by Louis Schroeder
George ,MoultOn did the plastering
and William Dahlke built the wall
Otto Kauth, a new one and a hall
story ten room frame house, built by
Knute Knudson. Edd Friday die
J the plastering, and Fred Laugel
built the wall.
These, together with the new sasf
and door factory built near the Greer
, Bay and Western depot, indicate tina
Grand Rapids is not on standStill
but is steadily growing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
NEKOOSA.

George F0otit Is re-painting his
house this week.
Herbert Lapham's new barn is
approaching completion.
Mrs. C. P. Thompson is quite sick
this week with quinsey.
Mrs, George Brazeau is noted among
those who are sick this week.
Frank McGarigle was in Grand
Rapids Wednesday on business,
Gross & Lyons are paying the
highest market price for wool. If
81. A. Morgan is .still confined to
the house with an attack Of grippe.
Samuel Darlington, Of Grand
Rapids, was here Monday on business.
Attorney II. e. Fitch was in Min
neapOlis the fore part of the week on
business.
George Gillett, of Grand Rapids.
brought S. L. Stevens load of tame
hay on Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
| A DUUDIFUL
81 WIFE Is
By JEAN VIGIL

TIER new spring dress blew about
] friskily. Her hat was a little I'M
settled. You must not think from that
that she is at all a doubtful character.
Quite the contrary. She is one of the
angels of her neighborhood. Her
neighbors will tell you that. Her hus-
band she adores and next to him her
church.
For about a month she has had a
secret sorrow. 1t is one of those sor-
rows which sooner or later seem bound
to creep into the lives of young mar
ried women. Yesterday was the Gull
mination. When her husband went
away in the morning she felt that
there was a big. indefnable shadow
between them. 1t was the shadow that
has been growing all of the past
month. He kissed her, to be sure, but
there was difference in her soul. She
understood it completely. Then he did
not look so fairly into her eyes as he
had been wont to do. While they
were eating breakfast she felt it, felt
it when he ate the soft boiled eggs and
drank his coffee. Of course she did
not tell him Sensible women have
too much pride in themselves to do
anything so foolish. She simply COW
cred up her little heartache and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
BURGLAR FLED LECTURE.
Nocturnal Intruder Couldn't Stand
the Call-Down Intended
for Husband.

The burglar having used his skele-
ton Keys successfully, slowly and care
fully twisted the doorknob, listened
intently and then tiptoed into the
apartment, relates the New York Sun.
A thin ray of light from his dark
lantern showed him a path through
the maZes OF furniture, but, as he
moved forward, his foot struck sharply
against a chair. Drawing his revolver
he quickly determined on desperate
measures, for a sound at the other
end OF the room indicated that the
sleeping occupant was aroused.
The intruder listened a moment
then crept silently on.
We'll, Archibald" rasped a female
voice, 81 hear We creeping in. V
can't deceive me. We old repTobate!
Amt you ashamed Of coming home at
this hour of the niGht-3 a. m.-ye old
reprObate!'
The burglar stood still trembling
in his tracks, even though only a
woman opposed him.
Cant talk, eh?" rasped the voice
'"Too full OF emotion. | guess, for
can smell the cloves on your breath
away over here. 1t serves me right
anyhow, for marrying just a tank
when | could have had many and
many a decent"
Great drops of perspiration had
gathered on the affrighted burglars
brow, and, throwing discretion to the
winds, he fell over the furniture in 8
frantic effort to escape.
'T'il scratch yer eyes out, ye brute!
went on the fierce falsetto voice Now
We Just turn around and see if We shut
and locked the front door; under
stand? Hurry up, now, for want a
chance to tell you how much | despise
SUCH
When the burglar reached the door
he shut it at his back and flew doWr
the stairway in terror. He was a fam
lily man and appreciated the horrors
of curtain lecture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
En+ernrisino Eindoo.

Although the HindOos are, for the
most part, lacking in ambition and push,
occasionally a native Of India displays
energy and enterprise which would do
credit to a wideawake occidental. Such
a man was the late Sir D. M. Petit, a Par
see of Bombay, who founded numerous
cotton mills became millionaire. gave
S2.500,O00 to benevolent projects and was
created baronet. an honor conferred on
only one other native. The wealth and
virtues of this great captain Of industry
and philanthropist we're inherited by his
grandson, Sir DinshaW Manockjee Pc
It'll, who is to-day one of the most infiu-
entail men in his thriving city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
DEATH OF W. f. GARDNER
Veteran OF Civil War Died at the
Home of His Daughter, Mrs.
Theron Lyon,

A veteran of the Civil war, in which
he served in some of the greatest
battles, William e. Gardner died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Theron
Lyon last Tuesday morning.
w. E. Gardner was born April "a
1882, 10 Ogdensburg. New York. AT
the age of fourteen years, he left
home and learned the shoemaker trade
in Matilda, Canada, where he later
attended a seminary. Here he re-
NAMED till he was twenty years old,
when he moved to Cleveland, Ohio,
and later to Galena, Iowa, where he
worked for General Grants father,
Jessie Grant, in tannery, Acting
on Mr.. Grants advice, he moved to
Lansing, Iowa, and went into shoe
store for himself. 1t was in Lansing
he met Miss Mary Sorg, who became
his wife in 1854. 1t was here, also
that he received commission as
recruiting officer for the Union army.
and later enlisted in the fifth Iowa
infantry. Mr.. Gardner served in this
regiment three years, and during that
time he saw his hardest service. He
was with the Army of the west during
all of his army service, under Generals
Grant and Logan. He was promoted
to the position of orderly sergeant to
General Logan, and while in this
position, was in the battles of Mission
airy Ridge, Corinth, Island No. 10,
siege of Vicksburg, and many other
smaller engagements. One of his
brothers, Sydnham, was killed at the
siege of Vicksburg. After the three
years for which he had enlisted had
expired lie enlisted in the twelfth
Iowa infantry. and served with dis
tinction during the remainder of the
war.
OF his four brothers and three
sisters, there are three brothers still
living. Ten children were born to Mr..
and Mrs. Gardner, only five of whom
SUl1l i've. Lucy dIC w dlUCl -. dDu
William E. Gardner, Jr. and llrS.
Theron Lyon, of Grand Rapids, Mrs.
Frank Rafferty,, of Spring Valley,
MIMI, and Mrs. l.. L. Bettinger, of
Chicago. Mrs. Gardner died two
years ago. For the last fifteen years
Mr.. Gardner bad made his home with
his daughter, Mrs. Theron Lyon, of
this city.
The funeral service was held in the
Methodist church Thursday, with
Rev. Peterson officiating, and Rev.
Staff, of the congregational church
assisting. The Grand Rapids Post of
the G. A. r. attended in a body tt e
ist rites over their comrade Of old.
William Gardner, man who could
have no enemies, who had a great
facility for making friends, We'll
known where he resided, a man of
great mental power were it properly
employed, will be greatly missed by
those who knew him. He was
inferred in Forest Hill cemetery, in
the presence of great number of
friends who had accompanied bis
remains to their last resting place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
Christian Church Services.

The regular services for Sunday at
the Christian church to be held in
the G. A. E. hall will be: Sunday
school at 9:45; morning service at
1O:45; evening service at 100. Morning
subject, Capitalization of church
officers" evening subject, "Glory of
God seen in the face of Christ" At
the afternoon service at three o'clock,
a church organization will be effected.
All who expect to be charter members
of the church are requested to be
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
Very Low Excursion Rates TO San Francisco
Los Angeles. Portland. Tacoma.
Seattle ETC.

Via the Northwestern Line, will be
in effect from all stations May %, %.
%, 30, 81 and June l and 2, with
favora BE return limits, on account of
National Council knights of Column
bus at Los Angeles, etc. Two fast
trains to the Pacific coast daily. 1.-The
Overland Limited" electric lighted
throughout, less than three days
en- route. Another fast train is THE
California Express" with drawing
room and tourist sleeping cars. The
best of everything. For rates, tickets,
etc, apply to agents Chicago & North
western railway. ct
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT?

The trials and troubles Of printer
do not always lie in lodging creditors,
and urging delinquent subscribers to
renew their subscriptions. The ap-
pending article will illustrate another
phase Of the evils attending an editors
troubles. This article, given in good
faith, will also illustrate the trials of
q young and struggling poet, and was
undoubtedly the result OF an inspira-
tlon(?).
HES GONE"
Canto The First.
was eyiled at Port Edwards, and
chased out of France.
Where August reigns The whole
year round didn't go,
Cause it's SO hot there they don't
have any snow.
Stranded at the Rapids, feeling kind
Of glum,
Heard tell that Ob-rl-y wouldn't
hire bum.
One kind friend gave me something
to wear,
Another good fellow, cut off all
my hair.
Canto The Second.
Ob-rl-y hired me, and I've found
him 0. K,
And l am mighty sorry, he's
going away.
He's always the same, it matters not,
That the broken is piling up, and
the callenders are hot.
"He's the finest foreman" said q
Dutchman who tied,
And he smiles all over, when you
meet him outside.
All are shedding tears, all are
feeling blue,
Out In the machine room, the airs
taken on that hue.
ENVOY.
The prince Is fond Of hunting birds
we are told,
And we hope he will return will
eagles of gold.
The young author modestly asked
us not to append her name, which
request has been acceded to. News
papers interested In this strain from
the muse, can purchase any futur.
efforts from this Office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
New Trait of AIIigators,

A hard working fancy goods dealer
had ransacked the whole shop in his eff
forts to please an old lady who wanted
to purchase a anything real
nice"-for her granddaughter. For the
fifteenth time she picked up and criti-
cally examined a neat little satchel.
Are you quite sure that this is genu-
inc alligator skim" she inquired.
Positive, madam" quoth the dealer.
Il shot that alligator myself"
1T looks rather sOiled," said the lady.
That, madam, is where it struck the
ground when it tumbled off the tree
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
japan Steamships,

The number of steamers owned by the
Nippon Yusen Kaisha, or Japan Royal
Mail Steamship company, is 70, of 236, 256
aggregate tonnage, with another steam
er of 1900 gross tons now building. The
profits for the half year ended Septem-
Der 80, 1904, after deducting fully for
depreciation, insurance and repairs.
were s715, 400 net. A dividend Of $780,
600 was paid on s11, 100000 capital. The
value of the entire fleet is S12,294, 065.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
NEW BUILDINGS
AND IMPROVEMENTS
Number of Residences Re-
modelled and New Ones Built.

A number of new dwellings are
being built this spring in Grand
Rapids, and a number of residences
already built are being remodeled,
and added to. Carpenters say that
their profession is being called into
use to much greater extent than
they had looked for this year. Not
only are there new residences going
up, but there are other structures
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19

Via the Northwestern line. Ex-
curSion tickets will be sold on June
is, 10, q and 30, with favorable
return limits, on account of Triennial
Convention, International Sunday
School Association. Apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
Very Low Rates TO St. Louis. Mo-.

VIA the North Western line.
Excursion tickets will be sold on Nav
Is to -, inclusive, on account of
National Baptist anniversaries.
Apply TO agents Chicago & North
western R'y,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19

Special Offering tomorrow Saturday
in Ladies' Neckwear the latest styles
at oDe-third less the regular price,
because we were able to use an i'm
menSe quantity, we can give you the
benefit. Spafford Cole & Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19

MesSrs. Woodwork and Bucks
were successful in organizing a Ne
koosa Coloney No. 444 Of Beavers
Tuesday evening, with thirty-two
charter members. This number will
probably be increased this week to
fifty members. The charter viii be
held open for ninety days. The fol-
lowing officers were elected and in-
stalled:
w. CIV. Fl, Mogg.
W. V. CT. A. Fisher.
w. Go. f. Law.
w. 2. &c. G. Marshall.
Secretary-O. L Berger.
TreaSurer-W. e. Beadle.
w. H.-Percy George.
w. T.-W. G. Hicks.
Physician-Dr. Waters.
Trustees-S. L. Stevens, M. j. Mol
len and f. A. Richmond,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
How He Extricated Himself.

She-Would you have me believe l
am the first girl you ever proposed
to?
He-Goodness, no! l suppose I've
asked a dozen.
"And they all refused your"
"Of course. Every one of them
knew I was head over heels In love
with you"
"You dear boy!"-Boston Tran
script.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
DATES TO REMEMBER


WeeAotoay. Hay n.
The ladies' aid society of M. E.
church, west side, will meet with
Mrs. GOthke.
The ladies'aid society of the Con-
gregational church, east side, will
meet with Mrs. Alfred Canning.
The III. w. X. club will meet with
Miss Kollock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
Letter to Mr.. A. Harder.
NEKOOsA, Wis,

Dear Sir: Here's something every
painter and builder ought to know.
Mr.. j. j. Hall, Sheffield, Pa. painted
two houses, years ago, lead-and-oil;
took 40 gallons. Last year, he
painted Devoe; bought 40 gallons;
had 10 left.
He is one of thousands. The know
ledge is getting about pretty generally
that DeVoe goes further than any
thing else.
Have you found it out in your own
experience?
How much further?
Suppose a job amounts to 10000
square feet; how much less DeVoe
could you buy?
Is it as easy to paint? Does it cost
any more or less to put on by the
gallon than anything else: How
much?
If it costs no more to put-On DeVoe
by the gallon, it costs less by the foot,
you know; for the gallon does more
feet. How much less, do you find it,
for wages?
Lasts, say, twice as long; that is the
owners gain; but perhaps you reckon
it yours; some do. The time, when
that comes-in, is when he gives-out
the next job.
Who gets it?
Yours truly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-05-19
No Wonder.

HE has a shifty eye"
eI should think he would have"
seWhy?'
"He goes to every three-ring circus
that comes to town. '-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.