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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
QUEER KANSAS MONUMENT
MARKS Where New Yorker Took q
Steamer Up the Sandy
Kaw River.

Forty-eight years ago a New York
man named Thaddeus Hyatt did a
wonderful thing in Kansas, which
made him talked about all over that
section. Did any of you ever hear Of
Thaddeus Hyatt?" asked a Kansas
man OF a New York crowd that was
showing him the sights.
NO one in the crowd had ever heard
of Mr.. Hyatt.
Well, continued the Kansas man,
there is a crumbling monument to
his memory on a sandbar in what is
now called on the maps the Kansas
river, but when Hyatt was out there
1t was known as the Kaw river.
1t was not so wide as the Harlem,
but 1t was put down in 1857 as a nav
lgable stream, the only navigable
stream in the state You can stand
on one side of the river now and
throw your hat across to the bank op-
posite.
Hyatt was a good type of the
hustllng easterner when he went out
to Kansas. The country was suffer
ing from a grasshopper plague.
"A lot of eastern people who had
gone out there to seek fortune lived
up the Kaw river. They wanted some
thing to eat. Hyatt built steamboat
OF light draft for the purpose of sup
plying the people with the necessaries
of life.
He named his boat the Lightfoot.
She was to run from Kansas City to
Lawrence. She made only one trip.
Her passengers were men who after
ward became famous in the west. The
captain of the boat, some years later,
was governor of New Mexico.
las the Lightfoot assembled the Kaw
the people turned out and saluted her,
and when she reached her destination
the town of Lawrence made the event
a holiday and gave the captain and his
passengers ball to commemorate the
event.
"On the return trip the Lightfoot
struck a sandbar and stuck. The
waters were rapidly receding. No
other boat could get to her to pull her
off. She was finally deserted and later
-dismantled.
"But the remains of the hull are still
to be seen at low stages of water,
sticking out of the sand, and a few
people are still living out there who
point out the wreck as Thaddeus
Hyatt's monument.
Near the site where the Lightfoot
landed and discharged her relief cargo
there was, until some years ago,
huge post which marked at that point
the boundary line between Missouri
and Kansas. On the Kansas side of
the post was the word Freedom; on
the Missouri side was the word
Slavery
"Of course the railroads killed bust
ness on the Kaw river, but if no rail
road had ever been constructed the
Kaw as a navigable stream was doom
ed. 1t had the sand, but that was
about all. Most of the time there was
not enough water in the course for
canoe.
eff you gentlemen will show me the
way, want to open up few bottles
to the memory of that New Yorker
who had the pluck to go to the relief
of Kansas when it was hungry. We
know his name better than his own
town knows it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
Cause of Japan'S Success.

One could find another cause Of Jap
anese success, if the analytical probe is
to be struck and the mystic impulse
which gives men resolution for supreme
sacrifice ignored. This great cause may
be called originality. The record of SUI
perficial observers of her recent advance
is that Japan to-day selfishly and slav-
ishly reaps the values wrung from time
and chance through many centuries by
other nations. If this be true, she is
original enough to survive the ordeal OF
imitation. Had a single person shown
the qualities displayed at Port Arthur he
would be charged with having the au-
dacfty of genius. This audacity did not
hesitate to make use of anything, new or
old. possible or impossible, conventional
or unconventional, which might win sue
cess from desperate conditions.-Cen-
flIry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Policeman Mike Mason spent part
of the day Thursday in Nekoosa.
Coal and WOOD for sale at E. G.
Ketchums call and get a price If
Harry Covey. of Wausau, was in the
city Tuesday afternoon on business.
David e. Evans and son, Robert
visited in Wild Rose, the first of the
week.
Otto Siewert and G, Bulgrin of
Nekoosa, passed through the city
Thursday on their way to Rudolph.
For sALE-Two good lots together
with a nice four room house and barr
This is bargain at $4,000. Inquire
of G. E. Boles. If
Miss Vida Riley left Tuesday for
Wausau where she will spend a few
days as the guest of Miss Blanche
Lampert.
Miss Eva Jones returned the first of
the week from her visit at the home
of Miss Clara Kiefer at WauSau. She
was called home by news of her
grand fathers serious Illness
For SALE-One gasoline engine in
good condition. For terms and
particulars inquire of d. NJ. Hunting
ton. If
Misses Theresa and Pearl Trash
and Helen Kirschling have been
visiting at the Boyanowski home on
North First street this week. The
Misses Trash returned to their homes
during the first OF the week, while
Miss Krschling will be here till the
first of next week.
J. G. Willard. agent for the Chicago
and Northwestern railway company
here was in Ripon Wednesday attend
ing the monthly meeting of railway
agents for the northern division of
that road. A banquet was served to
them after the business meeting.
EsTRAY-A grade Jersey cow dark
brown, young. Come into my en-
closure Friday, August Is. Owner can
have same by paying damages'andcost
of this advertisement. W. j. Love.
George DeGuere, principal of the
high school at Oshkosh last year, was
here this week while on his way from
that city to Iron River, Wis, where
he will be principal of the schools
for the coming year. Mrs. DeGuere
accompanied him and they stopped
off here to visit Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
DeGuere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
ONE CENT WASTEFULNESS
Two-Cent Stamp on Picture Card
Nearly Broke Off an
Engagement.

81 have just had a great JOLT said
the betrothed young man, relates the
New York Sun, land incidentally q
lesson in economy.
"You know, they make mailing
cards nowadays that are beautiful, and
have been sending daily to the OBJ
ject of my affection a pretty mailing
card with a few words from myself on
it.
"The other day got a letter from
the old mani mean the young lady's
father-saying that he would like tC
see me. When 1 went up to call on
him l found him looking very solemn.
"'Young man. he said, 4 have
given my consent to your engagement
to my daughter, but shall now have
to withdraw It,
What's the matter?' asked.
"'You are wasteful and extrava
CANT said the old gentleman. Look
at that!'
"And he held up one Of my daily
postal cards. l didn't see anything
until he pointed at the stamp. Then
light broke on me. The stamp was
a two center. 1 hadn't happened tc
have any one cent stamps around, and
so on all the mailing cards had sent
her 1 had been putting two-cent
stamps.
81 had simply thrown away a cent
and that had impressed the old man
far from pleasantly. He could afford
to spend dollars where couldn't have
spent mills, and there wasn't mean
fiber in his body, but he hadn't &C
cumulated his money by wastefulness
and my carelessness worried him
greatly.
After a long wrestle with him
did finally persuade MIN to give me
another trial. And now I'm sending
her not one, but four mailing cards
daily, with not two but one-cen'
stamp on each. I'm showing him thai
I can economic"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
Copper in China.

According to Chinese computation.
the pound and a half of copper in
money is worth about Slip Mexican.
or so cents in gold. While issued at
the minis for 80 cents to one Mexican
dollar, so great is the demand for
these copper coins among the Chinese
that they pass current among the peo-
pie for from 95 to 81 cents. A new
mint with an output of 100000 of
these coins day will start up in
Hangchau. The new coins are not
only driving the old cash coins out of
circulation, but will have to be reck-
oned with when a new monetary sys-
tenn is made for the Chinese empire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
Liked the Sound of It.

Investigator when you fellows
have succeeded in getting the initiative
and referendum, the imperative man
date, government ownership, and all
mand next?
Reformer-Well, see the Russians
are demanding the Zemski. zobor.
don't know exactly what that means,
but it sounds good, and we'll probably
want it.-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
Lots Survive.

Shelf must be terrible to find out
after one is married that one isn't really
In love.
He-Oh! don't know. There are lots
of married people who seem to be both
cheerful and hopeful.-Chicago Record
Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Trainmen of the ST. Paul passenger
train on which he was riding turned
over to police of this city young boy
by name of Fred McCumbre the first
of the week. The boy had run away
from his home in WauSau, and told
the police he was going out into the
world to see if the rest Of it was like
Wausau, and that he wanted to go to
Milwaukee. He had no money and
was sent back home from here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

II you plan on going camping any
where this fall don't plan on having
your baggage checked if it contains
anything used for camping. The
railroads in the state refuse to check
as baggage any tents or camping
supplies any more; they must be sent
as express or freight. This, with the
new pass law, will tend to keep a
a number of WiScOnSinitieS strictly at
home, or at least within walking
distances of home this fall
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
International Typographical Union, Toronto
Ont, August Ia, to I9, 1905.

For the above occasion rate of one
md one third fare on the certificate
plan has been authorized. Through
tickets may be sold to Toronto, Ont,
and on certificate when signed by
J. w. Brentwood, Sec'y. GAP Newton
Claypool Bid, indianapolis. Ind, will
be hOnOred for tickets returning at
one third fare. For further infOrma-
ton inquire at Wisconsin Central
depOtS j. w. Hancock, agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Has man right to spit? asks an
exchange, and then it proceeds to
answer the question thusly: "You
bet he has, and right to breathe, a
right to live, and right to express
his opinion: a right to kick and a
right to work, also right to vote and
pay taxes, and to find fault with
everybody and everything he don't
like. Man has whole lot of rights,
but he should exercise them all like a
gentleman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Fontaine and
daughter Ruth have spent this week
in La Crosse, where Mr.. Fontaine
attended the postmasters' convention
held there. Mr.. Fontaine served on
the regular resolution committee of
the convention, having been added to
that committee of the convention,
having been added to that committee
for the purpose of drafting resolutions
expressing the opinion of the con-
vention in regard to revising the
existing rules and creating a con-
tlngenu fund. They returned to
Grand Rapids this afternoon, Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
Special Offer.

The Grand Rapids Business college
will allow special discount of ten
per cent from the regular rate, to all
students who enroll on or before the
beginning Of the fall term, August 2l.
Make your application early. 2S-4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Seth Jones, who has been in the train
dispatcher's office at Fond du Lac
for the past couple months returned
Thursday evening to this city where
he will continue his work in the
employ of the Chicago and North
western Railroad company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

r. Wessberg, head draughtsman for
Jacobson & DeGuere was in Mantle
VOC Tuesday, attending the wedding
of a friend, for whom he acted as
groomsman. The wedding was that
of Miss Agnes Dreng to Aaron
ToI riSOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Mrs. J. P. Henry has gone to Hop
kinS, Minnesota, where she will make
her future home Mr.. Henry has
been at work there for some time and
his labors as contracting builder prov
ing a success, he has decided to have
Mrs. Henry come and they will make
their home there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

MeSdameS j. ID. Witter of this city,
r. S. Billings, of Boulder, Colo, and
Harriette Ingraham, of London
England, the last two of whom have
been at the Witter home here fol
some time, spent few days last week
looking over the scenes of Mrs. Ingra
ham younger days part of which were
spent in the town of Dakota, OF
Wautoma as it is known now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
Church Announcement.

At the Baptist church next Sunday
the pastor will preach in the morning
on 1.-The Wrong Combination" In
the evening Rev. j. |. Seder Of
Arcadia willnspeak on Sowing and
Reaping."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Remember Dys-Pep-Sine is guar
anteed to cure dyspepsia indigestion
and constipation or money refunded.
johnson & Hill Company, and John
r.. DAILY. TT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

After suffering with dyspepsia and
indigestion for twelve years took three
bottles of DyS-Pep-Sine and am now
entirely free from all stomach trouble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

A little forethOught may save you
no end of trouble. Anyone who makes
it a rule to keep Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy at
hand knows this to be fact. For
sale by Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

The two ladies' aid societies of the
Congregational church, the east and
west sides, will hold a union meeting
this week instead Of meeting
separately. On Wednesday they will
congregate at the home of Mrs. g. r.
Gardner. and a large attendance is
expected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
Tobacco Bad for the Hearing.

A distinguished French psychologist
has discovered that tobacco impairs
the powers of the auditory nerve. He
advises persons who have shown any
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
Special Addresses by Rev. j. |. Seder.

At the Congregational church next
Sunday morning, Rev. j [. Seder, the
District secretary of the Wisconsin
address from the theme "Thc
COnquering Christ" In the evening
he will preach at the Baptist church
(Spafford's hall, theme: "Sowing and
Reaping" 1t is hoped that Rev.
Seder will be greeted by large
audiences as he is said to be an
excellent speaker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

For SALE-A new seven room house
and two lots in the second ward. A
bargain for somebody. For terms
and particulars inquire of M. j.
Fayel 2S-3W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

w. III. Hickman, at one time a
jeweler here, returned TO the city
Wednesday for the first time in a
number of years. AS are all citizens
of the older city, he was very mt b
surprised at the wonderful progress
Grand Rapids has made since his last
visit here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

1.-THE hand that rocks the cradle;
Has to hustle so we note,
To raise more human victims
For ''the hand that rocks the boat. y
-IndianapOliS News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

For RENT-HOuse and barn and two
lots, near Lincoln High school. For
terms and particulars apply at this
Office. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

A professor has discovered among
some ancient ruins what is supposed
Lo he the eleventh commandment.
The text is as follows: ''EmaS rOf
yltpmorap tseyap uohJ Seelnu repaps-
wen daer ton tlahs uohJ." The
commandment is easily translated by
beginning at the end of the sentence
and reading backward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

See to it that your wife is kissed
and caressed, even if you have to DO it
yourself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

The man behind the gun
is N. G.. without good shells and
ammunition. We have them: Centralia
Hardware company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
The Scott Library.

Will be closed every Tuesday and
Thursday evening during the months
OF July and August. 30-2m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

The U. S. cream separator is the
farmers friend. Centralia Hardware
company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Best cement for sidewalks at Cen
tralia Hardware company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

-WANTED-FreshW White Pine, Jack
Pine, and Balsam cones. Address,
j. J. Pinney, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
1t will wash and not rub off

II VIII WASH anu not FuD OH
This complexion all envy me,
It's no secret SO I'll tell
Take thou Rocky Mountain Tea.
J. e. DAILY Drug Co. and A. E.
Lapham, NekoOsa, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Fresh lime at Centralia Hardware
company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

mOther-in-law problem, just give her
regularly HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. 1t will make her healthy,
happy, and docile as lamb. IS
cents. tea or tablets. J. e. DAILY
Drug Co, or A. e. Laphan, Nekoosa,
Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Ted Hildeman, whose good fortune
in securing a good position with the
Wisconsin Central we announced
last week was in Grand Rapids a few
days this week. At the time of his
examination for the position he
secured, he was vaccinated by the rail-
way physician. The vaccine working
on his arm made him i'll for few DAYS
and his hands were so swollen he
could not attend to his duties in the
depot, so he came here till he was over
the effects of the vaccination.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Don't miss the Mid Summer con-
certs at the M. e. church August %.
Price of admission children lOc, adults
zoe. Doors open at 700 concert begins
at 500 O'Clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
The Summer Folly.

DR.. G. K. Clark, Johnson & Hill
Company aud j. E. Daily. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Why 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
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18

Misses Edith Nash, Ethel Kelley
and Maurine Johnson, MeSSrS. James
Nash, Ray Johnson and M. G. Brahman
part of whom were at Birch Lodge
near NekOosa week ago, are spend
ing this week at the pleasant club
house, under the chaperonage OF Mrs.
A. U. Marvin, of Nekoosa, and Mrs.
j, G. Brahman, of Kentucky,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-09-28

Postmaster Monroe City, Mo:
Referring to the letter of this
Office dated August 9TH, 1905.
relative to numbering rural
mail boxes you are advised
that the authorization for the
delivery of ordinary mail mat.
ter of all classes addressed to
such boxes by number alone is
suspended until further notice
and you will govern yourse f
accordingly.
The other provisions OF said
letter relative to the number.
ing of such boxes should be
fully carried out.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-09-28
OLD Z 4 | L S
FOR SALE.
Roy G. Nelson.
Broken Arm.

Country boys, like town boys,
will be rough at play, While
at the Cooperville school Mon-
day, ten-y ear-oli Johnny White
got on a horse and Al Bono, one
Of the larger boys, caused the
animal TO throw the little fell
low and break his right arm
above the wrist. The large r
boys ought to look after the
comfort and safety of the little
fellows.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-09-28
Come On Now

Here you are. The W. K
Shearman eighty acres of black
dire with improvements, one
half mile west of Victor, Mo
close to school, church and
trading point, r. F, D. aud tel
ephone at house. Max an
offer. Did you say $4,000 Don't
be lindsay it-and let's see
what we can dot. ]. WHITE
Real Estate over Monroe City
Bank.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-09-28

Under the proper head in an.
other column you will dad F.
Marian Nolen, j. Martin Clark
and H. D. Sproul announced as
candidates tor Sheriff Of Mon
roe County, Go into ring
and you would never fnl three
horses groomed to MAZE :he
race of their lives, in better
condition than those gentlemen,
They are clear eyed, clear
headed, clear nerved aud each
is an high toned, honest honor
able man. Pick your winner
for the race is on.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-09-28
Levy's Cash Store.

w. G. II. U, meets at Mrs. T..
r.. Wi!lIrJ's next Tuesday at
2:30 p. m.
= The Fraternal' ! Union will
meet Tuesday evening at pr.
A, w. Ely's office. \
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-09-28

Mrs. } II. Robinson 1T 10
CHreucc yesterday 10 Vast. rel
atiVes.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-09-28
Organization should be the
watch word Of Democracy.

BY signing primary pledge
you will So. ~oJd example tor
your 10. ..,.'~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-09-28
Wednesday, Oct 4, 1904

with a complete took Of Dry
Goods by dividing our stocks
into two rooms Il enables us
to serve you better and curry
More Complete Stocks IN every
Department, as we are always
trying to serve you better and
we can now take much bel ter
care of you In our Ciolhing
Room, az our whole building
will be devoted to Mems and
Boys .Clothin@, our stock is
much larger and complete in
every detail, Awaiting to serve
you in either room and hoping
to see YOU often,
Yours for business,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-09-28

Dora Sullivan, OF Palmyra,
Was With Monroe relatives yes
terday.