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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-20
Notice for Publication,
First publication Sept. &c. expires Nov. s.
nEpARTMENT or TIL L. INrrED1nn

First publication Sept. &c. expires Nov 81
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, WISCONSIN.
September 25, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Clerk of
Circuit Court at Stevens Point. Wis, on Novem-
Der 10th 1905, viz: Charley w. Painter. of Grand
Rapids. Wis, who made homestead entry No
1888 for the Lots and of Sec. 4. Twp. q, r. E..
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz:
Rudolph Miller. Fred Miller, Henry Hahn,
John Timm all Of Grand Rapids, Wis.
JOHN w MILLER, Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-20
lEGALS
Notice Of Application.
First publication Oct. II, expires Nov. IL
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.

First publication Oct. IL, expires Nov. IL
WOOD COUNTY CoURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, ss
WOOD COUNTY
In the matter OF the estate of George II. Cor
riveau, deceased.
On this 14th day of October, A. D. 1905, upon
reading and filing the petition of Caroline
r. Corriveau stating that George II. Corriveau
of the county of Wood, died interstate, on or
about the 10Th day of August, 1905. and praying
that she be appointed Administrative of the
estate of said deceased.
1T Is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me at the probate Office in the city of
Grand Rapids, on the 18th day of November
A. D. 1905 at 10 o'clock q. m.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successfully. in the Wood County
Reporter, newspaper printed in said county,
previous to the time appointed for said hearing.
By the Court, w. J. CONWAY,
County Judge,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-20

day for Michigan, where he will spend
the winter working.
John Krommenakker has added two
full blooded Holstein cattle to his val
liable herd this week.
Miss Victoria MoScicka expects to
leave for Milwaukee in a short time to
spend the winter there.
The recent rainy weather has left
the roads in rather hard shape for
travel in some parts of the town.
Paul Kaczka has determined to sell
his farm if he can make a good deal
with some one, and if he does so, will
move to Milwaukee.
The brick Veneering on the school
house near Martin Hanson s is almost
completed so that practically all that
remains to be done is the inside finish
lug.
George Krommenakker. who lives
on TIE MllladOre rOads is engaged this
week in the construction of barn to
be used for stabling his horses in the
future. He is being helped in the
work by his father.
John Hildeman, who recently sold
his farm, has purchased 20 acres near
the two mile school house on the
Portage road, but according to his pre-
sent plans, he will not move upon his
new property till in the spring.
Mat kersten, who recently pur-
chased the William Hornburg place,
has moved thereon with his family.
Mr.. Hornburg will leave in a couple
weeks; just where he will locate has
not yet been determined by him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-20
Notice Of Final Settlement.
First Publication Oct 10 expires Oct. %.

al
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Albert w. Yahn,
deceased
On reading and filing the petition of Gustaf
Pistorius administrator of the estate of Albert
W. Yahn deceased representing among other
things that he is FULLY administered the said
estate, and praying that time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing his account
of administration, AID that the residue of the
said estate be assigned TO such persons as are by
law entitled to the same;
1T IS ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at my office in the city OF
Grand Rapids. on the 5th day of Dec. A. d..
1905. at 10 o clock a. m,
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED That notice of
said application and hearing be given 10 all
persons interested, by publication of copy of
this order for three successive weeks in the
Wood COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper printed
in said county, before the day fixed for said
hearing.
Dated this Srd day of Oct 1905
By the court, vi. Conway
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-20

Coal and wood for sale at E. G
KetchumS call and get a price If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-20
SIGEL.

The ladies' did society met at the
home of Mrs. Charles Ecklund on
Monday afternoon.
William CronSteadt left on Wednes-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-20
Notice for Publication.

First publication Sept. ., expires Nov. iO)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE AT WAUsAU, WIscoNsIE,
September "a, 1906
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Clerk of
Circuit Court at Grand Rapids, wis, on Novem-
Der III. 1905. viz. Frank Wilhorn of Port Edwards,
Wis.,, WHO made homestead entry No. 1929 for
the sW14 NE14 Sec. 25, Twp. q, n. R.6E.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz:
Charles Seeger, F1eG seeger, August Seeger,
Herman Seeger all OF Kelner, Wis.
JOHN Nv MILLER,
Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-20

For RENT Sitting room and bed
room. For terms and particulars
inquire of Miss Nellie Bell. If
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30
o,,HIsrnAs DANCE
Pleasant EvsaiaG spsHt by shs TonnE
Respls.


The Christmas dance at Blackwell
park pavilion wss = success aud re-
Elected credit upon the young men
Who managed IL. Tons Of green Or
boushs mad besb woven around the
raftsFp and beams until nothing could
he seen overhead except the rich
green canopy This green expanse
Ras relieved At frequent intervals by
chlstmas bells. composed Of bright
red fissae paper surrounding the
electric lights, giving . most beau
situl effect. During several Of the
Numbers the lights 10 the hall we're
turned ont. aud only 3 large arc
light GA ihs stage behind the orchestra
furnished light Tor the dancers. ~
tbey moved Enthusiastically through the
shadows.
Abundant refreshments had been
provided for ali. Horace Dagan dis
peppine the liquids. while Mrs. Dav.
is furnished the lunch. and served a
tempting menu of sandwiches. salads
coffee aud cake.
Beautiful souvenir programs, bad
bean prepared for the occasion. each
bearing appropriate Christmas de.
slgns from the hand of Miss Anna FL.
derkin, TO be treasured among the
archieves OF the good times past ana
gone.
Prof. S. Bumps eight piece or
chsstra wac In attendance, TO furnish
inspiration to willing feet, and left
nothing TO be desired in the way of
music. A short concert was given
bsfore the dance program commenc.
I'd, several beautifnl selections being
rendered In M artistic and entertain.
ing manner. II was found TO Be i'm
possible 10 execute the entire pro.
gram as arranged on account ofslRek
Of time and several OF the numbers
we're therefore considerably shortened
while several extras were dropped.
A committee composed Of DIR. W.
W. Webb, DR.. j. II. Mcfarland. J.
A. prondRlneky. F, c. LANCE, r n.
Olney. aud II. P. Gllndeman had tax.
en- upon themselves the arduone task
of arranging the detaile and decorat.
Ing the hall, a task involving much
careful planning, rs we'll as hard work,
The results we're ample compensation
for their labor, however, IL the ex.
pressions Of pleasure and the congrat
ulations beard on every hand are to
be given credit.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30
COOP woRD ron kooTrSAr.
Judge Morgan vIsts Rosie snd Bsons
the NSFth

The idaho Statesman says that
Judge Ralph Morgan Is here from the
north to spend Christmas With hls
parents. The entire family Of the
former supreme court justice Is gath
cred here. excepting George n. Snow.
3 son-in-lsw, who Is kept At the mine
on Thunderbolt, where the rev mill
lie soon 10 be started. Judge Stevens
IL of the family party, accompanied
by bis wife. . daughter OF the elder
judge. II ls not often that one man
has two district judges In bis family.
~ In this instance.
Judge Morgan reports that every
thing is In fine condition In Kootenai
county. The people were never be-
fore 60 prosperous and never so con-
tdent respecting the future. The
numbering industry 10 expanding rap.
idly and come laundering railways
are being constructed. The enter
prise that promises most for the
country lie, however. the CoTbin rail
way. This road Ia to be built from
Spokane 10 a point few miles east
Of Rsthdrum, thence northward and
eastward 10 Standpoint. From the
latter place IL will so by way Of Bon.
Ders Ferry to the Canadian line.
where II will make connection with
the Canadian Pacific.
This ROAD lie now under cnpstruc-
tion. A large portion Of the entire
right. way has been secured, also
terminal grounds In Spokane secured,
together with the right to occupy GER
tain streets.
Kootenai will be given a greatly
increased railway mileage by this
road aud come Of the richest sections
Of the county will bs afforded addi.
fional facilities.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30

residence district and is not assessed
for either.
The Same conditions exist ia other
towns, and from these a wall Of high
taxes u going MP that means discon-
tent over existing conditions.
Post Falls people are holding
meetings aud reports show that con,
ditiona there are ~ bad az thoss OK.
listing ln cosuF d'Alsne. FROM Sand
point, Boomers Ferry, Hope, Harrl.
son and 81. Malies. From the val.
leya Of the 81. Joe and the Occur d.
Alens rivers eomaa the same story Of
excessive and unequal taxes. From
the farmers Of the whole county the
cry IL beard, aud In Spokane those
who own property In this county are
protesting, some 81 them faEoFtnR
legal ateps 10 set aside the whole a.
sessment of the county.
A nnnabeE of heavy taxpayers have
employed MrCieaF a BnERan Of this
city 70 defend their rights iB the
matter and win enl0ln the sale Of
theiF property 70 pay tbs taxes. In
these oassa the parties will refuse 20
par and have the matter tested in
tbs courts. n. NJ. Strsthern. the
weii known aswmill man Of Post
Falls, IA one u the heaviest property
pAReFa who will resist payment. lie
says that bic assessed valuation. on
mill and logs IL 1000 whiie two
mile Ut Harrison % create capacity
are assessed 1T 81, 500 each.
These sre the conditions a. they
eaist and the people seem determined
that something must be done hetore
another assessment Of tie county IL
made. Some say that .heE could
stand the high rate II necessary, but
they wAnt Il TO he equal on all.
Others want 10 call mass meeting
for the purpose u forming tax
league 10 secure justice 10 the next
assessment and this vieW Of the matter
il gaining gFound 20 such ga extent
that decisive actioR may follow. 10
tba meantime tbs petItions wiil b.
aligned for presentation 10 the board
Of county commissioners and great
pressure viii be- brought 10 bear on
than 70 take action for relief.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30
INSANE DIVINE HEALER
IS SENT TO BLAcKFOOT
aaa Wtth ksFaaxv m@liueInatasa narra-
nsa~a ainsslf In Hsart Resan t+.
sisfs ArrsaE=t,An Make HAIR saa Teeth
Gees

Al Insane man created some ex.
cltsmeut At The Occur d'Aicns Ina
the fret Of the aeek by refusing 10
vacase = room whleh he bad Oceogisa
for = ses days. Ills name was ]. r.
Lawrence aud he flrsi came here last
June. ct Shleh time be found en-.
pIoyment witb the Occur dsAlsue
Lumber company and boarded With
A. =. Mstthewa He econ tired Of
bis job aud left the city. Nothing
more vas heard Of bin until about
three Weaks ago. when be turned up
81 bic old boarding house and secured
a room. lie then claimed to be a
divine healer and protested TO be
able 70 make hair grow on The bald
eat bead. 20 force the growth of q
nsw set Of teeth, and even possessed
the power 20 change the location OF
the brain Of Any individual simply
by pressing the bead. He believed
that the brain In many heads vas
misplaced and oaused both mental
and physical weakness. lie had =
mania for putting down columns Of
figures and adding them 40. II the
result struck bis fancy. be would
laugh and II II did not be would
cry. After remainlng At the board.
ing house for q couple Of weeks
the proprietor demanded his pay and
bic guest became furious, threatening
90 put him to death u he said an.
other word on the subject, He said
be would pay when be got ready.
Matthews managed to gel rid of him
without much further trouble by say
Ing nothing more about the hoard.
The man went 20 the Inn Saturday
aud hls condition was discovered
Monday when an effort was made 20
collect the hotel bill. The man fas.
tened himself In HE room and held
the place against all efforts to dis
lodge him until Tuesday morning
when Chief McGovern and George
Childera succeeded Ia getting the
door open aud arFoating the man. lie
made desperate resistance and al.
most threw Chllders over the banis
ters Of the stairway before he Was We.
cured.
Deputy Sheriff Mcdonald and an
assistant came over from Rathdrum
and took the demented man to the
county seat He was placed In jail
Tor safe keeping until Wednesday,
when Judge McCrea held al sxamIn
alton aud found him insane.
ChIldera and Natives were witnesses
In TIE case. The unfortunate man
viii Be SAINT 10 Rlaekioot today.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30
DOUBLE TRAM SERVICE.
Northern PaeiGe WIN Put ON Two Pas
eenger Trains.

Northern Pacific WIN Put ON Two Pas.
eenger Trains.
The Northern Pacific has under
consideration an addition and Ina
pEovement in it's traiu service be
tween this city and Spokane and q
decision was reached to Put on q
straight double passenger train ser
vice each way daily when the new
schedule goes into effect next month,
but tine matter Was reconsidered and
the change postponed until sp-inR,
when Occur d'Alene will be given
tWo daily passenger trains each way.
The mixed train is to he dispensed
with and a regular freight VII take
care of that class of business. The
glowing lumber traffic has something
TO dc with tie change and IL ie enid
that the Northern Pacific has con-
cluded that its passenger business
must be strengthened. The time be-,
tween here and Spokane will be re-
duced 20 the mInimum and the ted
ions delays which now result from
various causes will be cut ont.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30

Of the lower court and remands tbs
cause for dismissal.
The main point In question was
whsther or not the road was public
highway Or . private road. The court
holds that the road was private, and
says:
The railroad company had the
riaht TO change its road bed and
track within it, riRht-of-way. and
simply because the respondent hsd
been hauinig logs across the railroad
track AZ . certain point where there
was no public highway and the rail-
road copmany could not Be held ~
damages for raising its track or reed
bed at the point ID question.
IL u clear to az from the entire
record that the road In question was
not q public highway, and for that
reason the respondent is not entitled
to recover in this action. The judg-
meDt IL reversed and the cause re-
lnAasa with instructions 10 enter
judgment for dismissal. Costs are
awarded TO appellant. y
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30
ASSAULTED N 4 SALOON
LUMBER JACK LAID OUT
IL Psundea up by the Isartsna@r Pace
Mashed and Teeth Gone-Jastfee
cOambsritn Imposes Heavy Fine oa
AssalIaa.s.

A saloon row at Emida Tuesday
night came very near costing one
man bis life. At least be was badly
beaten In the row and lie now going
aronnd with bis bead bandaged 10
cloths and court plaster, minus three
teeth and showing other evidence Of
the rough handling be received at the
hands of his antagonists. Edward
Lacoultre Is the victim and his 81
satisnts were P. S. Kesling the owner
OF the saloon. and PeEIey Martin, the
bartender. There we're a number 10
the saloon at the time and IL is
claimed that the assault was not insti-
Eed. Wednesday Kesling and Martin
we're arrested on q warrant sworn out
before Justice Brown. OF the precinct
where tie trouble took place. The
men were brought to this city for safe
keeping and an examination. They
were taken before Justice Chamberlin
where KeslinE plead guilty 20 run.
ming = dIsorderly house and bis bar
tender plead guilty TO assault. They
we're lined $40 each and costs. all
amounting to sl85. The amount was
paid and the prisoners released.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30
BOX OF BOOZE DISAPPEARS.
rhres Boys Arrested FOR PuFiolalaE
Package.

Package.
d. Stewart, J. Jarrett and Jos. La
Fountain, ia, were arrested Satur-
day by Chief MeGovern who swore
out a complaint charging them with
burglary. The arrest was oecasioned
by the boys stealing case OF whisky
from Lanier's saloon on Sherman
tsreet. The whisky was part of a
shipment received and placed Just in
side the front door. There was a
number Of cases and when the pFonFi-
etor went TO put them away be miss
ed one. The liquor WAS located at
the rear OF the saloon and a watch
placed over il, but during the tenn
porary absence Of the wAtehman the
boys made way with the goods. Sus-
plclon pointed to them aud arrests
followed. They were taken before
Justice Chamberlin and the case ais
missed. q compromise having been
effeotd BY the payment Of all costs
aud settlement for the goods taken.
The boys claim Il was a case Of cArEY-
ing on the booze for joke ca the
saloon man, but whether this Is true
or not. che charge u burglary would
nave been withdrawn and petty lar
ceny substituted In case q trial.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30
RELlEvED FROM PAYING $500
Case 0F Palmer We. Northern Pacific De,
clsieel In Favor of the Cooperation.

Case II Palmer We. Northern Pacific De-
cldea In Favor Of the Cooperation.
According to an opinion handed
down by the supreme court the
Northern Pacific railroad has per-
feet right to ehnaee lite line of rail.
way, 30 long as these changes occur
within the limits Of its right of way,
even though such changes interfere
with a logging road. which has been
used ah such Cor a long time. The
opinion, which was written by jus
tice Sullivan, concurred In by Chief
Justice Stockslager and Justice ALL
shie, as rendered in the case OF Rich
ard Palmer, respondent, 70. the
Northern Pacific Railroad company,
appellant, which was an action
brought In the district court of Koo-
tenal county by Palmer against the
appellant corporation TO recover 90. =
600 damages, allegedsto have been
sustained by reason Of the appellants
acts In temporarily hlockading GER
tain logging road which crossed the
Northern Pacific tracks Ia kootenai
county. The cause was tried before
Judge Ralph Morgan and jury and
Judgment rendered 10 favor Of Palm.
sF Ter slsoo. TAls appeal Il from
an order denying a new trial. Ths
supreme court reversed ths judgment
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-30

WI. anss. = Pioneer Citizen. Meets
Fatal Accident.

" Z. MIles, 3 PloneeF OiiIRen, Meeaa
Fatal Accident.
A telegram was received here by
bic family yesterday telling them that
w. L. Miles, who recently went TO
the Alberta country, had met With
what wac probably a fatal accident.
The telegram stated that he had both
legs out OF In a railway accident and
at that time was In an unconscious
condition, With very little prospect
Of recovering from the shock. Mr..
Miles has a wife and children in this
city and they are making efTortR 10
obtain some debate news regarding
the accident.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-04

NHEF ~
III they'll not come out. then we
a XIII them through the doori"
some n shouted. when there came
the rush Of a tall. slnewy form. whose
impetus Knocked the rioters right and
aeft.
There was a fash Of gllttering steel.
as Latte struck the hand Of a man
applying the match. aud a spout Of
blood extingulshed the fame as the
match fell 10 the ground.
Take that. for a warning. you mu.
tinous s~coundrels, who seek 20 muir
der unarmed men.~ shouted a voice
trembling with rage such as was rare
iy manifested. 'Disperse. you COW
ards. before I count FIVE. or you shall
be riddled OF legs as well as hands"
The wOuld-be murderers skunk away
and in ten minutes all was quiet as
though nothing untoward had hap
pened.
After sending Pierre. who was some
thing OF a surgeon. 70 attend the man
he had wounded. LATTE demanded
from his ~sub-captains an explanation
OF the mutlny.
Dominique-Y You stood silent and sui
len. leaving Beluche 20 tell the story.
This was TO the effect that there
had been an unexpected rush from
outside. that the men Ia the stockade
had. at the outset. tried the power OF
persuasion. accompanied by that OF
fats. but were preparing. as hidden.
by both Pierre and Beluche. to IRE
upon their comrades. when LATTE ap-
peared and put an end 10 the emeute.
Lahtte received the explanation ln
cold silence. but with a look which
warned Dominique-You as 10 what
measures would be taken IN the event
OF another outbreak; for a few OF the
latter's followers had been amongst
the other mutineers, who were mostly
Citations men.
LATTE. after dismlssing Beiuche,
with orders 10 keep a sharp lookout.
and summon him instantly. should
those outside show themselves at the
gate, unlocked the door Of his house,
and o o stood In the presence Of his
wondering visitors.
when LATTE entered. both officers
were seated. facing the door. But
they rose and stood FOR a moment,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-04
Attic n
BY MARY DEVEREUx
MIN ILLUSTRATIONS ~ oon c. WILSON,
@7~SM Doz q I'M Ar-H Sv c6YasD1
BY MARY DEVEREUX

and Pierre watched them from the
shore until they were wen away from
the Island.
Then Lahtte said. speaking In a low
tone. we must. for the present.
guard night and day against surprise.
and that will be all 10 occupy the
men until I can hear from the gov
ernor 10 regard 10 the proposition We
will lay before him"
who will take Il TO New OrleansG'
inquired Pierre, adding quickly, AZ he
saw his foster-brother hesitate. Sure.
ly not yourself. Jean never think you
Of such a thing. Do moi risk trusting
Claiborne so far; but let me take the
message"
"Youl No-a thousand times no!
To repeat your own words, ! would
rot trust Claiborne 50 far. No, we
will send Beluche. and Lopez shall 90
with him"
Would Il not be well 20 give Gen.
la Roche some hint Of our proposal?"
THAT I intend 70 DO. Nato can be
trusted 70 take a message to him.
Il think the boy would be hayed
alive for. your interests-soOner than
betray them" Pierre remarked, as he
raised the spyglass and met the eyes
OF Beluche looking up at him; for the
barbarian boat. now freed Of its IN
welcome passengers. was nearing the
shore below.
yes. he car he trusted" Jean as
scented. "and, owing TO his size and
appearance. be viii be less likely TO
meet with interference
Beluche and Lopez. with a small
crew. departed that same night upon
their mission to New Orleans. taking
with them Nato. who was to be land
ed In the goods, about two hours fast
walk from la Tete des Faux. Gen. Ia
Roche's plantation on Bayou Bien-
venue.
Upon the day following Beluche's
departure. the Baratarians we're sur.
prised and puzzled. to see the so
phia" and her consort sail away 10
the eastward. and their departure
caused Lahtte 10 decide upon a visit
to Bayou Bienvenue. as soon as he
should hear from Gov. Claiborne.
Nsto returned several days later,
and brought a message from Gen. Ia
Roche. urging LATTE TO come at once.