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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30
For Sale AZ Auction.

Il wish TO dispose of all my personal
property and will hold for that pur.
pose public auction sale to be held
in few weeks, exact date to be
announced later. l will sell horses,
cattle, buggies. harnesses, wagons,
farming machinery and household
goods; all must be sold.
F. w. YOUNG,
Cigar Manufacturer, Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

The old plank sidewalk in front of
M. J. McRaith's residence property
was taken up this week on account of
being in bad condition. 1t will be
substituted with new cement
sidewalk. Contract has not yet been
let. Mr.. McRaith is out of the city
in Green Bay looking after the well
fare Of his son Francis who is very
sick at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Lizzie Wigman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30
To Our Readers.

From the fact that the Fourth of
July occurs On Tuesday this year, and
all the help in the Office are anxious to
be patriotic, we have decided that
we will not publish paper on that
day, but will publish on the Friday
following, as usual, oping that our
readers will be as patriotic as our help
wants to be, that they will not expect
a paper on that date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

George MOulten was the successful
man In getting the contract for
laying the foundation walls for the
new First National bank building.
He expects to commence work this
morning, Friday with crew of men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30
Get a milkshake at Rumsey'S. 27-2

Evidently the man who was
attempting to pass the counterfeit
dollars last week has left town for no
more pewter money has been reported.
The same kind OF money was passed
near Marshfield, NekooSa and Stevens
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

"All my life have heard people
finding fault with the weather, but l
have the first man to meet who has
made any move to try to help matters.
Some men when they can't find any
thing else find fault"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Love and
two grandchildren, of Grand Rapids,
came up last Sunday morning to
spend the day with the gentlemen's
sister and brother, Mrs. Jas. Meehan
and Sandy Love. Thomas is engaged
in the hotel business at the Rapids
Stevens Point Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

ga young man starting out in life
asked his father how he succeeded in
life. He was told that instead Of
doing things today he did them
yesterday. He obtained one quarter
section by attending to- his own
business aud another next to it by
letting others attend to their own
business"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Miss Grace Parker, who has been
employed as stenographer for the
Oberbeck Bros. for some time,
resigned her position with that firm
Thursday, to accept one more lu-
crative and advanced with attorney
w. E. Wheelan. She began with her
duties there this morning. Friday,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30
Church Notice.

Next Sunday morning the pastor of
the Congregational church will preach
on "Vague Longings." At 1880 in
the evening there will be a patriotic
service with special music and an
address by the pastor on, depend
ence, Independence, Interdepend-
ence."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

The identity of the man who was
entirely eaten up by mosquitoes below
the dam last week is as yet unsolved
and the mystery still deepenS The
shoes, all left OF the unfortunate man
are still held awaiting Identification
of their owner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

From the Wausau papers we notice
that Mrs. J. d. Womer formerly of
that city but now OF Los Angeles,
California, died on June 18th. Mr..
and Mrs. Womer lived in Grand
Rapids short while years ago,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

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
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

"When man starts out to blow
his own horn he finds the world a
noisy place and his horn is seldom
heard by any other than his own
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Get milkshake at RumSey's. 27-2t
w. H. Lain was engaged yesterday
and today, Friday in repairing the
awning at Spafford and Coles store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Bossert Bros. completed a cement
sidewalk for G. M. Dougherty on
Wednesday across the front of his
residence lot of fifty feet. They did a
nice job.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

graduates secure employment. II
you want to know why send for the
most beautiful catalogue ever issued
by school. Address w. B. o., La
Crosse, Wis. 27-2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30
Advertised Letters. June rs. 1905

Ill., LADIES.
Grant, Mrs. Lottie,
Peterson, Mrs. Anna,
Ward, Mrs. George, a
Werley, Mrs. Fannie,
GENTLEMEN.
Bruno, Will H., (Theatrican
MethfeSSel, John
Moore, H. R., Mgr.
Packard. II, E., s-~.
Winiecki, John,
Those calling for the above letters
please say, Advertised"
A. L. FONTAINE, P. M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30
Get a milkshake at Rumsey's. q

Will POuse, who has been night
clerk at the Dixon house for some
time resigned his position this morn
ing, Friday, for similar one in the
Englebright hotel at Ripon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

w. L. Lain is now prepared to do all
kinds of cabinet work and upholstering
at his new shop on the east bank of
the Wisconsin river and opposite the
old Zenier place. 29-2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

For sALE-Electric lamps at cost
at d. NJ. Huntington's as long as they
last. Fights and 16 candle power
only. 29-3t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Fifty cords Of good building stone
for sale. See Grand Rapids Foundry
company at once. 27-2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

'"The improvement in road making
machines is advancing faster than
there is progress in road laws and
means Of furnishing compensation fol
making good roads,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Adults rs cents; children under II
years Is cents for warm dinner at
the G. A. r. hall July 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

dinner; G, A. r. hall; July 4:
by Christian church: adults % cents;
children under 2 years, Is cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Commencing with July l, the money
order hours will be from 8o'clock a. m.
to O'Clock p. M. in accordance with
the rules and regulations of a second
class Office. The regiStery window
will be open until 8 O'Clock in the
evening. Patrons will please bear
these changes in mind
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Coal and WOOD for sale at e. G,
Ketchums call and get q price. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

We outwardly thank him, we inwardly
bless him,
The steady subscriber who pays in
advance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30
Money Order Hours,

Fourth from IL to 2 O'Clock. Adults
25c: children under II years, Is cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

ia Automobiles, Bicycles
almost new at Krieger's Repair shop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Point, but it was detected in each
case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30
Sprained Ankle, Stiff Neck, Lame Shoulde

These are three common ailments
for which Chamberlain'S Pain Balm is
especially valuable. If promptly
applied it will save you time, money
and suffering when troubled with any
one of these ailments. For sale by
Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

The Christian church serves a hot
dinner at the G.. A. r. hall on the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Makes digestion and assimilation
perfect, Makes new red blood and
bone. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do, A tonic for
the sick and weak. IS cents, Tea or
Tablets, A. E. Lapham, Nekoosa,
Wis, and John E. Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

Rev. and Mrs. Fred Staff entertained
all the ladies' aid societies at The
Congregational church parsonage, on
the west side Wednesday afternoon.
About fifty ladies were present and
they report a most enjoyable
time. Refreshments we're served and
the afternoon will long he remembered
on account of it's social features,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

August Finup, a farmer in the
town of Sigel, reports his crops in
pretty good condition considering the
bad weather and wind storm that
passed through this section recently.
Hay will be good and plenty. oats
will be light, and potatoes can only
be found on high lands. Fine
weather may redeem some of the
crops.
For RENT-HOuSe. barn. and three
lots on Oak street opposite Milton
MosherS residence. For terms and
particulars inquire at this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

: Warm dinner at G. A. r. hall July 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

The Centralia House, west side. has
again changed hands. Mrs Bandelin.
who has managed the place for year,
sold out this week to Fred Nelson.
Mr.. Nelson took charge of the hotel
Thursday, and Mrs. Bandelin moved
tC her home on the second floor of her
brick building adjoining the hotel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

w. o. w. dance In POSSley'S hall at
Biron on July 4. Good music will be
In attendance. F. A. Stamln will act
as caller and refreshments will be
served in the hall. Every one is
cordially invited to attend. Keep this
fact in mind and plan to attend. 27-2t
Labor agents were here the first
part of the week underwriting to get
local non-union working men to
join the unions and for all to aid tie
unions in fight against tobacco
trust, by refusing to use certain
brands of tobacco. In nearly every
instance he was unsuccessful and
went away declaring this city 8
''scab" town. Such a cognomen il
not a pleasant one, but nevertheless
Grand Rapids will bear comparison
with any other city in the state as
regards satisfied wOrkmen, and lack o.
friction between them and theil
employees. The fact that the work
men here do not care to become
mixed up with striking and riotine
conditions and carried into thu
embodiment by others entities then
to al entirely opposite designation
| than "scab."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

For sALE-Two good lots together
with nice four room house and barn.
This is bargain at $4,000. Inquire
of G.. E. BOleS. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30

If you want pretty face and de.
lightful air,
Rosy cheeks and lovely hair,
Wedding trip across the sea,
Put your faith inS Rocky Mountain
Tea. A. E. Lapham, Nekoosa,
Wis, and John. E. DAILY. 49, 49,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-30


Prof. M. III. Jackson was taken
seriously sick on Sunday last and
went to Riverview hospital for
treatment. After a careful diagnosis
of his case twas decided by the
attending physicians that he was
suffering with appendicitis. DR.. w.
N. Thomas, of Chicago, a relative was
called in consultation Wednesday and
he agreed with the diagnosis and
they decided that an operation was
necessary. 1t was performed .Wednes-
day morning and Mr.. Jackson is now
doing as we'll as could he expected
under the circumstances. His
temperature was reported normal
Thursday morning the first time
since he was taken sick.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
Oldest Of All Crop Pests.

Few people know that the Hessian fly
is one OF the Oldest Of all the crop pests
in this country, and that its name was
given 1t as a result Of the fact that it
was brought to the United States in the
straw included in the ;mpediments Of the
American revolutionists by George III. in
1776. 1t was first noticed on Long Island
about 125 years ago, and has since spread
c~o-extensively with the progress, OF civil
lization and wheat growing, west, north
and South. Sometimes 1t completely de-
stroys the growing wheat in certain Sec
tons. and the average loss it causes is
about 40. 600, 900 bushels annually, or about
6 or Z per cent. of the total crop. The en-
to~mological bureau has studied it long
and closely. and the recommendations
made to wheat growers nave undoubtedly
kept the damage far below what it would
otherwise have been; and yet. in spite Of
the best efforts Of the scientists and the
farmers who act on their advice, the fly
got beyond control during the season of
four years 6 and destroyed fully 80 per
cent. of the crop in the infested region,
the resultant loss being in the neighbor-
hood Of $35. 000,G 70 to 5000 600. This ex-
traordinary n unfortunate development
was due to weather conditions favorable
to the pest and to an unusual scarcity Of
Its parasitic enemy. This parasite, which
forms inside the body of the fly, has been
secured In large numbers by the entomolo.
gists and liberated in several wheat-grow-
Ing states, and much good has resulted,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
a Real sMindler

From the New York Tribune.
Miss Mary Richmond Of the Phila-
delphia Society for Organizing Charity,
abominates professional beggars, and
has innumerable stories in proof Of the
worthlessness of these men.
Many of Miss sRichn1ond's ~storieel
have a humorous turn. Thus, recently.I
she said: !:
"As an English gentleman was walk;
ing Town q quiet street he heard a rau-,
cous voice say: !.
Charity! Fol the love Of heaven
charity!'
'The gentleman, a true philanthro-
pist, turned and saw a thin and ragged
figure at whose breast hung a card say
ing: I am blind The gentleman took
a coin from his pocket and dropped 1t
into the bind beggar's cup.
but the coin was dropped from too
great a height and 1t bounced out
again. 1t fell and rolled along the pave
ment, the beggar in pursuit. Finally It
lodged in the gutter, whence the blind
man fished It out.
The gentleman said in a stern voice:
"'Confound you. Q are no more
blind than i am
The beggar at these words looked at
the placard on his breast and gave =
start OF surprise.
Right you are. boss. he said.
Blamed II they haven't put the wrs.slE:
card on me. I'm deaf and dumb.ss'
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
Learned to Spell Three Times.

New Orleans Times-Democrat: Think
of a man learning how to spell three
times and then not being able to spell
correctly" said an observant man who
takes an interest in subjects Of this sort.
and you will have my case summed up
exactly. I am not what you would call
a bad speller by any manner Of means.
But I stumble now and then, and stumble
badly. Why is 1t? It is the simplest
thing in the world. I grew up In the
country, attended a country school. and
my first spelling was under the rules Of
the old time school teacher. I learned
how to spell on my feet Il was q curious
fact that for a long time I could not spell
the simplest words unless I stood up,
Standing I could spell anything, and. in
fact. was always the winner OF the SPELL
ing bee. No one could turn mo down.
as We used TO say in the country. Well.
after this I learned how to spell with nv
pencil. All my spelling talent went Into
the pencil. My tongue forgot the art.
and whether standing or sitting. I could
not spell a word unless 1t belonged to the
simpler kind without using NV nencil.
Now I began to use the typewriter. and
consequently I had to learn how to spell
again. Ask me how to spell q word now
and I will have to go to the typewriter
unless the word is q very simple one. NV
tongue won't spell it and my pencil viii
refuse to write 1t. So 1 have learned to
spell three times. and as I said before. I
am not a good speller yet"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
CHAPTER XXXIV.
HOW I MET A GREAT LORD AS
MAN TO MAN.

The room in which I found myself
was the guest chamber, furnished lux
uriously, for h a day and place, in
French fashioned mahogany and gilt.
The bed was high and richly canopied.
as bef1tted a peers resting place; there
was q quare of Turkish drugget on
the floor, a cheerful fire burning in the
chimney arch, and on the small table
whereat the occupant of the guest room
had lately breakfasted, a goodly dis
play of the Ireton silver.
My lord "a busy at his writing desk
when I entered; but when he looked
up I saw the light OF instant recogni-
ton in his eye. Never, I think, did
another prisoner at the bar strive hard
er to read his sentence In his judges
eyes than I did in that moment of
suspense. I liked not much the look
he gave me; but his greeting was af-
fable and kindly enough.
"Ah, Captain Ireton; tbs you, is it?
We are we'll met, at last. They told me
you were one to join the rebels, did
they not?"
Here was an opening for a bold man,
and in a flash I came to the right
about, choked down the defiance 1 had
meant to hurl at him, and took quick
counsel Of DOL %audacity.
Indeed, my Lord, I know not what
they have told you In times past, the
king had no truer soldier than I; and
when I came cross seas twas not to
fight against him. But that I have not
joined the rebels is no fault of GER
tain of your L%ordship's officers"
CONTINUED Next Weekly
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
wIlL,p VHTIa
BX hERBERT RltnMoNp.
e~ssss1 ~, sxsuR HEARST eReA7 BRITAIN e.sn13 REsEeyeD

this person Is in possession Of infor-
nation to the effect that you are In
the habit Of making certain visits
weekly to a certain houses. No one
else has knowledge of h affair ex-
cept myself. I am to ask you to dis
continue those visits. Will you PROMISE
me to do so2"
For some moments neither spoke.
McLeavy turned white as a sheet, and
after making one Of two ineffectualt
attempts to say something leaned back
gazing hopelessly at Power.
h 1 nay say o will discon-s
tinue?" began the latter. So
II do not know" said McLeavy in a.
broken voice. Just now l can hardlys
think. 1t is useless for me to deny, as
I see thai you know all. Let me have
a day to think it over. Say ! come in:
tomorrow at this timer"
Power looked at the clock n saw It,
was $3.50; consulted his notebook.
There was no engagement. Very we'll
McLeavy. I hope sincerely that you.
will do as my friend wishes. You may
rely on me to render you any assist
ance in my power"
Thanh you, Mr.. Power" said Nc
Leavy, as he boarded a car for home.
Twenty minutes passed-then Power
was rung up on h phone.
who is it?" he asked, "Oh! Mrs.
McLeavy! Well!'-then there was a
pause-"Shot himself, you say! Good
God, I'll come at once
And Power did go-but 100 late to do
aught save find In the pocket Of the
CHASTITY corpse, the following note on a
dirty scrap Of paper in an almost illeg-
ible hand:
Dear Tim:
You seem to have forgotten your
cid pals these days since you got
religion. If you don't come down and
spend a few dollars with us occasionally
and see you at your place of business
A man that's been sentenced for killing
a man in Montana. amt afford to lose
sight of his old mates. Yours
BILLY McCreery."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
The Latest Thing.

No. A AOll 4Al1Ss
The craze for the latest thing still
continues. The newest book. the last
style, have first claim upon our atten-
Ition.
Obscurity has no more distinguished
guest than yesterdays newspaper.
A woman goes into a book store to
get something to read" High up on
shelves, discreetly guarded from
1.-THE dust. ase Scott, Eliot. Balzac.
Shakespeare and other back numbers.
iShe shifts at them and rapidly APP
,proaches the counter where the newest
publications are on view.
What's this?" she asks. picking up
a yellow n black affair. rs this by
q new man? How long has it been
|out? Is it good?
"Yes'm," says the clerk. Its excel
lent. 1t came out only yesterday, and
1 sat up all night reading it. Taken the
country by Storm
The woman hurries away with her
prize. The style may change at any
moment.
Only n obstacle remains to block
We have the same old people always
about US. No matter how they are
rigged out, or what new conceits they
may furbish themselves with, their
style is ever the same.
There is nothing new in people.
lBab1eS continue to be doubled up with
;old-fashioned collie. Stomachs are still
in vogue. 1t is true that some effort
has been made to predigest our food.
ibut the success Of his has not been
paramount. Boys are still boys, and
when they grow up they are still men
or otherwise.
Some day some bright mind will get
out a patent on tomorrow; and those
who can afford to pay can use it be-
forehand. Then, doubtless, it will be
discovered that one day is just like an
other, and that there is nothing new
lnder the sun.