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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
is NOT DEAD
Mrs. Mary Baker EDDY is Enjoy.
ing Good Health.

GRAND RAPIDS, WIS, March 10, 1905.
EDITOR REPORTER: christian
Scientists desire to correct persist
ent rumor that has been published
throughout the country to the effect
that Mrs. May Baker Eddy, the dis
coverer and founder of Christian
Science, is dead. The New sYork
Herald recently commissioned one of
its reporters to find out the exact
truth Of the matter. In tracing the
rumor he journeyed to western
Pennsylvania, New York, Boston, and
then to Concord, N. II. where Mrs.
Eddy resides, and there made his
mission known at Mrs. Eddy's home.
Mrs. Eddy met him personally, and
gave him letter to the paper he
represented. which was published In
the New York Sunday Herald of
March 5, together with a full account
OF his experiences during the quest.
He found Mrs. Eddy we'll, and was
able to say positively that the woman
he met was none other than the one
who is known throughout the world
as the leader Of the Christian Science
church. She daily takes an hour S
drive through the principal streets of
Concord, N. H., but because of the
many duties devolving upon her finds
it necessary to deny herself to all
visitors, even those of her own church,
unless they come on important busi-
ness connected with the cause of
Christian Science.
We will appreciate it very much if
you will publish in your paper a copy
Of Mrs. Eddy's letter to the New York
Herald, which is as follows:
pheasant View, CONCORD, N. Fl.
Saturday.
EDITOR NEW YORK HERALD, NEW
YORK.
DEAR Mr. EDITOR:-A representa-
tive of the Herald called today to
Inform me of the rumor that L had
deceased some three months ago
This is an oft repeated falsehood. l
granted him a moments interview,
hoping you would refute this rumor
in the next edition of your paper. l
am in my usual good health, drive
out every day and attend to my regu-
lar business.
MARY BAKER G. EDDY"
Yours very truly,
Board of Directors of FIRST Church
of Christ, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

official conduct and their utter disap.
proval of the disreputable methods
employed TO cast shadow over its
official conduct. The people as a
whole are usually right, and Monday
evenings meeting plainly shows that
they will not allow their public ser
wants to be malls gned by unprincipled
knockers, and their votes were votes
of confidence.
The official proceedings will appear
in our Friday issue, complete.
Personally and for the members of
the school board, we desire to express
our heartfelt thanks to the people OF
Grand Rapids who expressed by their
votes their continued confidence and
esteem of the members of this body.
This strong evidence of their con-
fdence will stimulate uand encourage
the members to renewed effort, and
we promise to SO carry an the school
work during the next period that it
will reflect credit, not only upon the
school board, but the people of Grand
Rapids as whole.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
THE NEW PRIMARY
BALLOT is OUT

Copy of the ballot to be used in the
primary election March 2l, has been
sent to all cities by the state depart
ment 1t consists of six sheets of
paper 64X10t inches, held together by
small wire fasteners at The top. The
parties come in alpha betical order.
democratic, nat ional republican,. pro-
hibilion. republican, aud social
democratic. There is one sheet for
uun-partiSan candidates. Tie ballot
is DIVIDED i'm the middle, with the
candidates for nomination Tor city
officers on the left and the ward and
niIor officers Gn he right. The
direction, al The top uf the ballot are:
To vote for a person whose name is
printed on the ballot mark cross {Xl
i'm the square at the right Of the name
of the person for whom you desire 10
vote. To vote for person whose
uame is not printed on the ballot
write or paste his name in the blank
space provided for that purpose. Each
sheet is perforated al tie top. After
the ballot has been marked it is to be
torn out by the voter, folded, and
handed to the ballot clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
VOLUME 4S, NUMBER %
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
OF JOHN CHOPPE

John Choppe of Nekoosa, who owns
farm in the town of Sigel, went
there Friday last with a team and
wagon to bring home load of hay.
On his return Friday his load of hay
was upset and he was obliged to return
to Nekoosa with only part of load.
Sunday morning he returned TO the
point where his hay had been left on
the roadside, loaded part of it on his
wagon, and hauled it to the Derrick
place, when he returned for the
balance of thei hay. After reloading
his hay on the wagon in the afternoon
in attempting to fasten the binder he
staggered and fell off the load of hay
striking the ground on his head and
breaking his neck. A jury was
empanelled by T. j. Cooper, justice of
the peace, who met in the Justices
office in this city Monday afternoon
and listened 20 the testimony of wit
neSSes. The jury rendered the follow
ing verdict
An inquiSitiOn taken at Grand
Rapids, County of Wood, on the Goth
day of March 1905, before t. j. Cooper
one of the justices of the peace of the
the said County upon the view of the
body OF John Choppe there dead, by
the jurors whose names are hereto
subscribed, who being duly sworn to
inquire on behalf of this state, which,
in what manner, and by what means
the said John Choppe came to his
death upon their oaths do say.
That the said John Choppe came to
his death on March 10. 1905, at the
town of Sigel, in said county, by falling
from a load of hay, and receiving a
broken neck, presumably an accident.
In testimoney whereof, the said
Justice of The Peace and the jurors of
this inquest have hereuntO set their
hands the day and year aforesaid.
JOSEPH POSSIBLY,
WILL EHLENBECK,
CHARLEY POSSIBLY,
JAMES CASE,
ALBERT CICHY,
JOHN SCHULTZ,
Jurors.
II. j. COOPER,
Justice of the Peace.
The remains were taken to his home
in NekOOSa Where the funeral services
will probably be held Tuesday after
noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
RELIGION OF CONTRIBUTOR
QUESTIONED BY SUBSCRIBER

We heartily agree with the
complimentry sentiments, regarding
the Rev. Fred Staff. the new pastor of
the congregational church of Grand
Rapids as expressed in d recent issue
OF the WOOD COUNTY REPORTER"
under the title ''Preaching the
Gospel to the People of Grand Rapids.
We believe that all who have had
the pleasure VI hearing the Rev. Mr.,
staff from the pulpit congratulate the
people Of the Congregational church
upon him as their pastor-But the
contributor" of the article mentioned
alone has made several statements
that are untrue and misleading. But
the writer of this will not take issue
with but one or two of these un-
truthful assertions. In the first
place as the ''contributor" had to be
persuaded by his better half" to
attend Divine Service it would seem
by that confession" alone, that he
may not be in all attitude Of mind
sufficiently spiritual to be able to
interpret correctly the Word Of God
as delivered by the Christian minister.
1t is only those whose miDds are
eager, for Divine Truth, who should
take upon themselves the great
responsibility Of inStructing the
public on religious subjects especially
through the Newspapers. OF course
in one sense one has right to do it.
But it is bad form. and very poor taste
to do so. The writer of this article
therefore will not give any personal
views, except 10 SO far as they are in
perfect accordance with Christ's
teaching, from the time that he
started out to preach His Gospel of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

Peace-which was nearly nineteen
hundred years ago. Christ then chose
bis Apostles, and Disciples whom he
instructed in the mysteries of this
then commanded them
to go out and preach his Gospel to all
nations-which injunction has been
faithfully followed by his priesthood.
mot as ''contributor," says an Tin
fallible priesthood" as no Christian
church ever claimed such) down to
the present. day.
SecOndly-In regard to the state
ment, "that the mystery of the church
is a thing of The past" 1t is plain to
be seen that contributor in
denouncing the mysteries of the
church has questioned the authenticity
OF the bible for the bible ,is full of
mysteries, from Genesis to Revelation
And whatever Of mystery, that is
taught in any or all Of the Christian
churches. is founded in the Word Of
God or Holy Scripture.
The church of God is more than a
mere organization such as are all
other societies which are constituted
by the aggregation of independent
individuals, and receive their strength
and life from without. The church
is a living organism, pulsating and
thrObbing with vitality more potent
and active then the union of body and
soul effects within ourselves. st. Paul
refers very plainly to this organized
union Of the church, when he calls
her the mystical body of Christ and
teaches us that this mystical body
depends for her very life upon tine
communion of all her members with
Christ the head. A SUBSCRIBER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

deavor to repay, their mothers
sacrifices. Still, there are too many
of them,-girls who do not even darn
their own stockings, mend their own
clothing, or make their OVID beds.
l have in mind a mother who is
constantly making sacrifices in order
that her daughter may make good
appearance in society. She wears her
old cloak and shabby bonnet another
year; she remodels for the second time
and tries to freshen up the gOWh
which should have been discarded last
year, so that the young girl may have
new ones and appear TO as good advan-
tage as other girls Of her age. She
drudges from morning till night, and
often far into the night, SO that her
daughter may have more leisure to
practice mplshmentS, or to have
good time. Anything is good
enough for the slave-motber. When
the tired hands should be at rest, they
are busy with some dainty laundry
work, or plying the needle on some
pretty thing for the girls adornment
when she shall make her next appear
ance at dance or reception. The
daughter, meanwhile, is gosSiping
about the neighborhood, or is at the
theater or some other place Of amuse-
ment, or, perhaps. she sits 10y reading
silly story, or stunning on the
piano. Should her mot her ask her to
assist her by washing the dishes,
clearing off the table, or doing some
other simple duty, she usually finds
some excuse for getting out of it
SIlcoacs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
COOPERATION OF NORMAL
SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITY

new arrangement has been made
between the Wisconsin normal schools
and the University of Wisconsin,
which is regarded as Of great i'm
portance, since it unlteS as closely as
possible the higher educational in
stitutions supported by the state. In
accordance with the new plan. gradu-
ates of the normal schools will re-
ceiye one years credit towards the
degree of bachelor of arts at the
university, and those graduates who
select their studies in the normal
school with special reference to enter
ing the university, will receive credit
for year and half towards that
degree. A special course for normal
school graduates replaces the philo-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
FOR ORATORICALI|PRI

The University of Wisconsin has
just received $500 for prizes ia oratory.
For the next five years an annual
prize of 800 will be awarded to the
winner OF the university oratorical
contest. Those who contributed to
the fund for the establishment of
this prize, which is to be known as the
Milwaukee Oratorical Prize, are Mrs.
E. P. Allis, Frank G. Bigelow, of the
First National Bank, Judge j. NJ.
Pereles, William NJ. Osborne, of the
Osborne Malleable Iron Company and
Albert 0. Trostle, of the TroStle
Leather Company. Max Loeb, of 1905,
of Appleton, was awarded the prize
this year, the subject of his oratIon
being "Idols and IDEALS" and he will
represent the university in the
Northern Oratorical Contest held at
Evanston, May 6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
OPENING OF NEW
BREWERY A GREAT SUCCESS

We are informed that about 6OO
people visited the new brewery on
st. Patrick's day as the result of a
public invitation extended by the
management. Every guest was
treated to lunch and a sample Of the
new beverage. The Grand Rapids
band. furnished music during the after
noon and the officers and stockholders
were busy showing the visitors through
their new plant, which is reported
to be one of the most modern and
up-to-date institutions in this part OF
the country. We understand that
their product is giving general
satisfaction and that all local dealers
will handle their product.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

sophy course, and by accrediting
foreign language study done in the
normal schools, and by reducing the
amount of philosophy and education
required for the course, the university
makes it possible for normal school
graduates to obtain the degree of
bachelor of philosophy in this course
after two years work at the uni
yerSity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
BRAVE DIETZ In HIS LAIR
Newspaper Men and Brother of
Thornapple Rivers Alleged
Outlaw Expect to be Wei

From the Sunday Evening WiScon-
sin we find the following special
which will explain itself.
EAU CLAIRE, WIS, MARCH 49,
Special Editor Falch Of the
Chippewa Falls Herald, newspaper
reporter and a Chippewa Falls photo
grapher have started to John Dietz's
stronghold on Thornapple river.
They will be accompanied there by
William Dietz of Rice Lake, brother
of the alleged outlaw. William Dietz
was at first suspicious that the party
were marShalS, but finally said he
believed his brother would welcome
the newspaper men to his lair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

general election. We say it's a
compliment that he can feel highly
proud of, as this kind of recog milton
does not often occur. He has served
the people efficiently one term and
naturally they all concede he is en-.
titled to a second term. He is fully
deserving of this recognition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY JUDGE TO
BE ELECTED WITHOUT OPPOSITION

Judge w. J. Conway of this city,
enjoys distinction that is very
seldom paid a man in county politics
nowadays. He is a Democrat and
he is going to be reelected this spring
without opposition, in republican
county that gave from 900 to 1900
Republican majority in the last
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
' cry respectfully,

First Assistant Postmaster General.
1t is Mr.. Woods intention to ex-
tend the wall on the river front from
the bridge TO the street line adjacent
to James Walsh'S blacksmith shop,
and then fill in the lot to a height
level with Water street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

Miss Macdonald of Grand Rapids,
arrived in this city the fore part of
the week and will open a millinery
store in the building formerly
occupied by Miss Huntington. The
TOmahawk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

-Four hundred choice residence lots
for sale in first, second, third and
fourth wards of east side and the
eighth ward of west side, sold on
monthly payments on or before five
years. Prices right. see Geo n.
Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

instructions you are authorized TO
move the postotfice to the new build
ing on the date stated. and advise
this office and Assistant Superinten-
dent Gould as soon as the change has
been effected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
POST OFFICE TO BE
MOVED JULY /, 1905

Several months agu, Guy L, Gould,
assistant superintendent in the divi
sion of salaries aud allowances,
Washington, d. c., was in this city
inspecting the equipment and general
condition Of our local post office. He
decided that from the business this
office was now doing, a place for the
transaction of business, in accordance
with the Importance of this office was
necessary. With this end in view he
interviewed several of our business
men in search of a location. After
considerable correspondence he made
contract with Franklin J. Wood,
who has agreed to erect an extension
to the Wood biock on the side next to
Anton Hirzy's jewelry store, where
F. q. Gilkey's real estate office is now
located. The building will be two
stories high, 2SXS0. An eight foot
sidewalk will extend on the river side
from the bridge, back to the rear
entrance. Postmaster Fontaine re-
celvcd the following letter from the
department, March II, which explains
itself:
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Mar. l5, 1905.
POSTMAST
Grand Rapids. Wis.
Sir: | beg to inclose herewith a
communication addressed to MIR.
Franklin j. Wood, accepting proposal
to lease new quarters, for the Grand
Rapids post office from July l, next.
recently recommended by Assistant
Superintendent Gould, Of this office.
Please cause this letter to be delivered
at once. In the absence OF further
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

Have you tried the new Swiss
chocolates at Nichols? 24-IOt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

Coal and wood for sale at E. @.
Ketchums call and get prce. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21

II. j. COOPER,
Justice of the Peace.
The remains were taken to his home
in NekOosa Where the funeral services
will probably be held Tuesday after
noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-21
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The aegis & intelligencer., 1905-11-24
charged with burglariously entering the

charged with burglariously entering the
house of Rev. !. Fred Baggs, of Aberdeen,
| il March, 1901, was tried before a
Jury. He was convicted. His pal, Ed
ward Shepard, was tried on Wednesday
and met like fate. These men finished
serving a five-year term in the peniten-
tiary for like offensc, and as soon as
they were released were arrested by Cap
tain Ward and two of his men and
brought to Bel Air They are the same
parties that terrorized Baltimore city
some years ago by their daring rob-
berries. A number of houses were broken
into and some very valuable property
was stolen. They were finally rounded
up by the police officers, and in Winn' $
house was found some silverware that
was afterwards identified by Mrs Baggs,
and carving knife belonging to Mrs
Pearson, whose house was robbed about
the same time. When taken, the negroes
were eating breakfast from a silver ser
vice as princely almost as millionaire.
They were convicted on the charge OF
breaking into a Baltimore house, for
which they were sent to the penitentiary.
7. Royston Sitter conducted the prosecu-
ton in these cases, and the prisoners
were defended by H. A. Whitaker and
John A. Robinson.
On Thursday, Judge VanBibber SEN
fenced James E. Vim, the convicted
burglar, to the pcnitentiary for four
years and six months. His accomplice,
Shepard was given three years and six
months.
On Thursday, the case of Edward
James, charged with the murder of Jane
Anderson, was taken up before a jury.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1905-11-24
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Road checks issued S. S. Bevard, or
account new road in third district, $50
John T. Magness, SALTS; Isaac Amos
$65. &C. William A. Ayres, SLIPS; T. H.
Nelson, S1OS; Howard Famous, SASS
R. N. Wiley, $32 13; James Reed, $14.S7
J. D. Almony, $2939; James Kahoe,
S5 25; Frank Kearney, S191.G9; How.
ard Jones, $S1 so; w. NJ. Terrill, $40
freight on stone for Fallston road i'm.
provcment, SIT; Hamilton Little, labor
for same, $3O602; w. X. Beckett, labor
for same. $369.44; William c. Temple,
mason work repairing bridges, $115.75;
Frey and Thomas, cement, S62.35; j.. Y.
Lacey, repairing bridge, SIS 80; II. K.
LLOYD, building sewer near Delta, $215;
Peter Flanke, repairs and supplies for
Havre de Grace road improvement,
$33 so; S. T. Rogers, crushed stone for
same, SLIT; w. II. Temple, mason
work for same, S2G. G.2S;W. ]. Price, labor
for same, S422 "a; Arch Little, same,
S536.77.
Orders on County Treasurer.-G. Os'
born and Sons, burial Of paupers, SIG;
John O. Stearns, magistrate account and
burial permits, Sc IS; c. c. Bowman,
constable, $3.50; DIR. E. H. Richardson,
vaccine account, $14; Smart's Detective
Agency, for work done at Havre de Grace,
ordered by States Attorney, $64.53; J.
w. Malcolm, burial permits, $500;
James A. Lyle, same, $220
The aegis & intelligencer., 1905-11-24
A Pleasant Surprise.

BEL AIR, Nov ga pleasant surprise
party was rendered MIR. and Mrs. Harry
Il. Coale last Friday evening at their
horne near Bel Air. The evening was en-
ioyably spent in dancing and card play
ing. Refreshments were served at mid
night.
Those present were MIR. and Mrs. James
Calder, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee A. Kerr, Mr..
and Mrs William Burkin, Misses HelenA
Lily and Clara Kerr, Matte and Berthe.
Magness, Mollye Crowl, Annie Bradley,
Minnie Walter, Bertha and Dora Kerr,
Elizabeth Hiditch, Helen Coale, Messrs.
Charles Kerr, John and Dennis Bradley,
Frank and Cleveland Calder, Wilson and
Charles Crowl, Cornelius Murphy, James
Magness, Robert Heaps, Harry Gilbert,
Peter Tahaney, Henry Fqlsford, John
Carroll, Robert Rahl, Wilton Ward,
Charles Burkin, Louis Eichelherger, Viii
Horan, Joseph Hagan, John Hilditch,
George Murray, Clinton Hammond,
Charles Lancaster, John Billingslea
George Ely, John Kelley, Edward coale
Elwood Denhow and Edward Finney.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1905-11-24
From The Rocks.

Rocks, Nov. 2O.-Rev. II. J. Barclay
was installed as pastor of North Bend
PRESBYTERIAN church on Wednesday, No
vember !. 1t was an interesting and
impressive occasion. Owing to the alb
sence of two of the three ministers ap-
pointed by the Presbytery to assist in
the services, Rev. S. NJ. Engle, the newly
installed pastor of Bethel church, preach
ed the sermon and delivered the charges
The newly installed minister has been
supplying the North Bend congregation
since last June, when the pulpit was
made vacant by the resignation OF Rev.
w. A. Price.
Rev c, A. killie, a missionary from
China. delivered lecture in North Bend
church on Thur sday of last week. 1t
was thoroughly enjoyed by all who
heard him.
A number of our neighbors are on the
sick list, among them being Mrs. Mar
garet Rogers, who has been in poor
health for sometime; Miss Sallie Beatty,
who is at the home of her brother-in. law,
Mr.. John d. STREET., and Mr.. Galbert
Egge, who was formerly connected with
the Z. S. Rogers iron works.
Mr.. Harry Lytle, of the Towson News,
has been enjoying a cunning trip in this
vicinity.
Mrs. James p. STREET. has returned
from visit to Baltimore.