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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
FASTEST OF oUADRUPEDS.
The Whippet Can outrun Any Four.
Legged Animal That Is
known.

Research into the origin Of the whip
pet shows that it is moaern type OF
dog. and. considering how good 1t is IN
its way, it is wonder, says Town Top
les, that it is not more generally know d
and appreciated The WORD is not in
Webster's. nor is it to be found f many
encyclopedias Dalziel failed to trace
the etymology OF the word, but fanclea
it TO be a provincial name expressive OF
the diminutive size as we'll as the quick
action of these dogs. The old writers
Who mention it evidently have in mind
very different animal from the one
now seen at cur bench shows. Halliwell
says it is a cross between spatiei and
a greyhound. which could not produce
the present type John Taylor says:
In the shapes and forms of dogges; of
all which there are but two sorts that
are useful to mans profits. which two
are the nastiffe and the little cure,
wbippet or house-dcege; all the rest are
for pleasure and recreation"
The modern whipnet is a greyhound
crossed, with a small terrier, so as to re-
duce the size Of the progeny. and by Sc
lection the terrier type has been oblit-
Grated and that of the greyhound pre-
served. This cross goes back 60years or
more, during which time a record of
some sort has been Kept. so that stud
book exists. But the dog has not been
popular in shows because being bred
70 race. its appearance is Of little conse-
quence.
There is nothing cruel about deg rae
ing. and. alihcuoh it is not known
among wealthy spCrtsmen. it is a pop
ular pastime of a large class in the
manufacturing districts Of FIR gland and
this country. In England as many
IS 500 dogs are entered in one handi-
cap and thousand pounds will
change hands on the result.
The course is usually 200 yards. and
the races are run in heats in which
three dogs compete The winners of
these trial heats run against each
other until there are but three left
for the final There are races for
puppies. maiden races. handicaps and
races with penalties and allowances.
The dogs are held at the start and run
past the judge to their owners.
The whipret is the fastest four
legged animal. in proportion to its
weight, that is known. A good one
will run 200 yards in II seconds,
which is at the rate of 16 2-3 yards
rer second. A race horse, running at
40 seconds is covering only II 3-5
yards per second. The dog weighs
about 20 pounds, and strides about Is
feet; the average stride of race horse
is q feet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
THE STATE
ADMINISTRATION

Monday witnessed at Madison the
inauguration Of the state officers
Gov. La Toilette for his third term
aud the others for their second terms.
1t is good thing to have all the
officers change at the same time.
This order of things was thrown out
when the boSSeSarefuSed to give Maj.
Upham a second term, but consented
90 second terms for the other state
officers who had been elected with
him.
1t is good thing that second terms
were given the state officials at Mad
ison, other than the governor, and it
is a peculiarly good thing that he was
given third term We should say
that, as a general rule. when a
factiOuS element Of political party
does as the factious staIwarts have
done for The past four years, it is a
good thing for the party-and may
possibly result in teaching the
stalWartS themselves Something-tO
let them know that they can t do it,.
The state has never had a safer,
stronger and more devoted set of state
officials than it has today, with one
unfortunate exception for whom no
body app ears to be responding, re-
garding this one, however, and the
department over which he will preside
if he is able to qualify, there is
probably little likelihood that there
will be any reception of the per
formances of last spring and summer.
In the other departments the
executive, state. justice, insurance
and railroad-it is peculiarly happy
circumstance for the state that the
men who have conducted them for the
past two aud four years will continue
for two years yet. We think that
Notwithstanding the manner and
extent Of the assault upon all of these
officials, and the general impeachment
Of their honesty and integrity last
summer and fall, the acknOwledg-
ment will be made in. the saneI
moments which come even to those
who INDUCED in it, the acknowledg,
ment will be made that the state had
better officers than nUw.-M Milwaukee
Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
Would Not Be a MouSer,

Owing to the enormous increase in
the number of field mice on the estate
of the chairman of the local school
board of Negouitz, in Bavaria, that
gentleman gave the school children
mouse holidays" to enable them to
catch the rodents. On the teacher re-
monstrating, he was told that if he
were "a decent sort of fellow he
would help the children to trap the
mice. After waiting some days he had
the children's parents fined for not
sending them to school, with. the re-
suit that he was himself promptly
dismissed from his post.-London
World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
DEATH OF
CHARLES RAYMOND

The passing away of Charles Ray
mond was expected from the fact
that he had been failing in health
during the past year. When the final
summons came Friday night at 1915
O'Clock it was no SURPRISE He had
been unconscious for at least ten DAYS
before he died.
ChaS. Raymond was born near
Ithaca, New York on the 18th day of
December 1881. He came west with
his parents when he was 10 years Of
age and settled upon farm in Lake
county. Illinois. He came to Grand
Rapids in the year 1861, and drove
stage between New Lisbon and Grand
Rapids as in those days all freight
was hauled to this city by team. He
was married in 1852, to Miss Melvina
Bangs who survives him with three
children, two sons Harry Raymond of
Jacksonville, Texas, and w. B. Ray
mond of this city, and Mrs. w. J..
Henry of Seattle, Washington. He
also leaves two brothers and one
sister in Illinois.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at : o'clock from the house
where large number of friends and
neighbors gathered to beStow their
last respects upon man who had
always been a good husband and
father, and good citizen during his
life. Rev. Fred Staff, pastor of the
Congregational church officiated
The services were plain aud simple
and in harmony with the life that
had gone out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
Useless Plumber,

London jeweler recently had a Their
mometer stolen from his shop, and the
next day he affixed the following notice
TO his window: will the misguided in
dividual who took the thermometer with
out leave the other day please return the
same. He has made mistake 1t can
be of no use to him in the place to which
he is going, as it only registers 125 de-
grees of heat"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03

The important cities of Wisconsin
are reached via the Wisconsin Central
Ry Solid wide vestibuled trains,
equipped with Pullman sleepers. free
reclining chairs and modern coaches,
run between Chicago. Milwaukee and
Manitowoc. st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Ashland, Superior and Duluth
Meals are served la Carte Con-
nections made with all diverging
lines at terminal points. For tickets,
sleeping car reservations, etc, apply
to agents Of this company, or address
Jas. G.. Pond, General Passenger Agt.,
Milwaukee Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
Notice TO Stockholders.

To the stockholders of the Wood
County Telephone Company: Notice
is hereby given that the annual meet
ing Of the Stockholders of the Wood
County Telephone company will be
held al he city hall, in the city Of
Grand Rapids, on the west side. on
the 18th day of January, A. d. 1905,
at 1870 O'Clock p. M, for the purpose
OF electing five directors, ard to trans
act such other business us may pro-
perry come before the meeting. 1t is
necessary that majority of the stock
be represented in order to hold legal
meeting.
Your attention is therefore called to
the fact that you must be present
either IN person or represented by a
proxy SO that the meeting can pro-
coed with the business which il has
to transact.
Dated this 2nd day of January,
A. ID. 1905.
G.. w. PAULUS, Pres.
Il. w. BRAzEAU, Sec.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased poItlo of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tlonal remedies. Deafness is caused by an
Unnamed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eusachlan Tube. When this tube is infiamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing, and when it Is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result, aud unless the Inflammation can be
ia ken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
Which is nothing but an infiamcd condition of
the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Deafness caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured bv Halls Catarrh Cure Send for cir GU.
lars, tree. +. J. CHENEY 4 CO.,
Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, 75 cents
Take Halls Family fills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
Coughs and Colds.
BYRON ROBINSON.

All coughs, colds and pulmonary
complaints that are durable are
quickly cured by One Minute Cough
Cure. Clears the phlegm, draws out
inflammation and heals and soothes
the affected parts, strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia. Harm
less and pleasant to take. Sold by f.
l.. Steib & Co. and j. e. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
Polluted Wells in India.

In India polluted water in wells,
tanks, canals and other receptacles used
by the natives is dosed with Kerosene
oil or chemicals in order to render it
unpalatable so the natives will not in
cur disease by using it for drinking
purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
Iceland HRotfle Post -

The bottle post is an old institution
of the south coast of Iceland. Letters
are put into corked bottles, which are
waited by the winds to the opposite
coast. At times they also contain a
small present, as an inducement for the
finder to deliver the letter as addressed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
In the Flat.

Visitor-What is that horrible grind
ing noise l heard this morning about
seight?
Flatdweller-The folks in the fat be-
low had toast for breakfast-Raltimors
American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
GOOD EXCUSE FOR STEALING.
Man Who Stole Rulers Only Took
Measures to Make His
Yardstick

1t was in little new town in a
far western: mining settlement
A man was on trial for very seri-
GUS offense, relates the Baltimore
American,
But let us go back little.
Ever since the town Of Ballbat had
been established there had been trou-
BILE about landslides.
A man would locate a claim one
would dislocate it.
Many a mans little all was ruined
through dislocation of the claim.
Owing to the scarcity of timber it
was difficult to secure stakes with
which to fasten the lots in place so as
to be sure that when the owners
thereof arose next morning the land
would be where it had been the night
before
One citizen who had considerable
experience as cowboy picketed his
kitchen garden half the summer, and
had a crop almost raised.
But one day his little boy, who was
mischievous, cut the lariat, and before
1t could be headed Off the garden had
run over a crowd of people half a
mile down the street.
And one lady's new dress was so
saturated with onions that she sued
the owner for damages.
But late in the summer a new store
mad been established in the village
One Of the things kept in stock was
lot of foot rulers to be given away
as advertisements.
One morning the entire stock, con-
sisting of several thousand rulers, was
found to be missing.
A vigilance committee was formed
and careful search instituted
At length the rulers were found in
the house Of prominent citizen.
it was up to him. -
And hence the trial with which. oul
story begins.
The evidence was conclusive.
However, the judge was merciful
and let him go on condition that he
| would restore the property.
For" said the judge, cit is shows
clearly that the man wanted to use the
rulers to keep his lawn and garden in
position, SO that it would not run
around Of nights. Therefore, it is
plain that in stealing these he was
only. taking measures to make his
yard-stick."
Whereupon the mob roieased tnt
prisoner and hung up the judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
Maine Farmers Queer Purchase.

A Woolwich farmer made a curioui
investment. He purchased in Massa.
chusetts a secondhand hearse and had
1t shipped to his farm across the river,
where he stored it in a-shed with the
intention OF converting the body of the
hearse into a potato bin and the run
ming gear into some farm vehicle. The
nelghborhood boys, however. objected
to the near presence Of this wagon OF
death and one night hauled it from its
resting place. out into field and made
Of 1t a picturesque bonfire. much to
the agricultural SPECTATORS displeas.
ura-Lswiston (Me.) Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
so LIKE A WOMAN.

Mrs. Brown-She seems to have got
over the death of her first husband.
MIR. Brownies, but her second hus-
band hasn't.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03
EAST, SOUTH AND f3gssTn.

Particulars Of agents oi tile Illinois Central and
connecting lines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-03

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-04-12
PASSUnPSIC.
Death of Mr.. GO0delI.

The funeral of George c. GoodelI was
held from his late home in this village
Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Mr..
Goodell died at the st. Jobnsbury hos
pital Monday morning at 100. He was
taken from his home to the hospital Sat-
urday evening. Sunday morning he un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis.
but could not recover from the shock.
Mr.. Goodel was born in Irasburg in
November 1885. He was the son of
Clark and Mary Clark Goodell. He
entered the United States army, Com
pany c, Sth Vermont regiment, serving
three years. He leaves two brothers,
Eben c., Of Sanbornton, N. H.. Jacob c.,
of Hunneswell, Kan. Those attending
the funeral from out of town were w.
H. Allen, Greensboro, George H. Hasel-
ton of Walden, ]. P. Ripley of Lyndon
vile, Eli Metcalf, Monroe. N. H., Fred
w. Goodell and Charles V. Goodell OF
North Sanbornton, N. Fl. Rev. w. F.
Basten oficiated at the funeral, the
music was furnished by mixed quartette
consisting Of S. P. Pinney, William Spar
row, Mrs. L. H. Witty, and Mrs. b. A.
Symes. The same selections were sung
as at the funeral of Mrs. Goodell on
February "a.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-04-12
Bankruptcy Notice.
PErITIoN FOR DISCHARGE.

In the matter Of
Clark J.. Fisher, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. Hoyt H. Wheeler, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Vermont.
Clark 7. Fisher of St. Johnsbury in the
County of Caledonia and State of Vermont,
In said District, respectfully represents:
That on the 18th day of Sept. 1902, he
was duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts
OF Congress relating to bankruptcy; that he
has duly surrendered all his property, and
rights of property, and has fully COM
piled with all the requirements of said Acts
and of the orders of the Court tquching his
bankruptcy;
Wherefore, he prays that he may be de-
creed by the court to have full discharge
under said Bankrupt Acts, except such debts
as are excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day OF October.A A. d. 1908.
Clark J. Fisher, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
United States District Court for the Dis
trict of Vermont.
In re Clark ]. Fisher. Bankrupt, Dis
charge.
Notice is hereby given that Clark J..
Fisher, Bankrupt, has filed his petition,
dated October 18th, A. D. 1908. pray
bankruptcy, and that all creditors and
other persons objecting to such discharge
may appear before me at my Office in st.
Johnsbury, aforesaid, on the 25th day of April
1905, at O'Clock in the forenoon and then
and there present their objections, If any, to
such discharge, with their proofs thereon.
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Dated at st. Johnsbury, vt, this 18th day
OF April, 1906,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-04-12
Executive c. e. Committee fleets.

At a very well attended meeting of the
executive committee of the Caledonia
County Christian Endeavor Union held
here Monday afternoon, representatives
from various societies in the County de-
cided to hold special county conven-
ton or rally at Passumpsic in May,
when advantage will be taken OF the
presence OF State Field Secretary Crane
of Maine, who expects to be in this
state at that time. He will attend this
gathering. together with the state off,
GERS of the society, and specially in
teresting program is being arranged.
This meeting will not conflict with the
annual convention usually held in Deem
Der.
Each county union in the state is
arranging similar meetings to be held
consecutively.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-04-12
TWENTY
HORSES GIVEN
AWAY.
There will be sold at the Fair
Ground for a week. beginning to-
day TWENTY HORSES. the prop
erty of the Moose River Lumber
Co. These horses are in good
condition. having been worked all
winter. Terms of payment made
satisfactory to intending pur-
ChdSerS.
Bankruptcy Notice.
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE.

In the matter of
Hiram F. Colby, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt,
To the Hon Hoyt H. Wheeler, Judge OF the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Vermont.
Hiram F. Colby of st. Johnsbury, in the
county of Caledonia and state of Vermont in
said District, respectfully represents
That on the 9th day of Nov, last past he
was duly adjudged bankrupt under the acts
Of Congress relating to bankruptcy; that he
has duly surrendered all his property, and
rights of property, and has fully complied
with all the requirements of said Acts and of
the orders of the Court touching his bank
ruptcy;
creed by the court to have full discharge from
all debts provable against his estate, under
said Bankrupt acts, except such debts as
are excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of Oct, A. D. 1908.
Hiram F. Colby, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
United States District Court for the Dis
trict of Vermont.
Hiram F. Colby. Bankrupt, Discharge.
Notice is hereby given that Hiram F. Colby,
Bankrupt, has filed his petition dated
October 18th, 1908, praying for a discharge
from all his debts in bankruptcy, and
that all creditors and other persons Directing
to such discharge may appear before me at
my Office in st. Johnsbury; in the he, County
Of April 1905, at o O'clock a. m.
and then and there present their OBJ
jections, if any. to such discharge,
with their proofs thereon.
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Dated at st. Johnsbury, VT, April II, 1905.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-04-12

ing her sister, Mrs. I. D. Nichols has
returned to her home in Concord, N. 81.
Mrs. L. B. Sherwin, who has spent the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. 7. A.
Laporte, left Wednesday for Hyde Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C.Morse spent Sunday
at his brothers in Passumpsic.
Miss Lucia Grant is home from the
Moody School, Mortified for a vacation,
Mrs. Henry Bailey is seriously i'll with
heart trouble.
Mrs. H. B, Daniels is very ill with
bilious fever.
Mrs. Ella Smith returned from Little
ton, Monday, where she is ready for
dressmaklng at the store of E. c. Morse.
The installation of the officers of the
Daughters of Liberty was held at
Mechanics hall, Saturday evening, and
the following officers were installed:
Ex'councilor, Mrs. E. C.Morse; associate
ex councillor, Mrs. Hopkins; vice coun-
cilor, Mrs. Brown; associate vice coun.
cllor, Mrs. Helen Pope; councillor, Mrs.
Charlie Gray; associate councillor, Mrs.
Mooney; recording secretary, Rose
Brown; associate recording secretary.
Mrs. Bertha Paris; financial secretary,
Mrs. Bailey; treasurer, Mrs. Alex. AL.
drlch; guide, Edith Mooney; outside
guard, Flossie Gilbert; inside guard,
Hattie Gour; trustees Mrs. W. N. Hub.
bard, Mrs. Beane, Mrs. Shores.
Miss Mary Branigan returned from
Boston Monday night.
Mrs. Eliza Grant and Mrs. William
Grant are visiting in White6eld, N. 81.
Miss Glen Leach is visiting friends in
Groveton.
Miss Chayer went to Bridgewater.
Mass, Monday.
George Gour resumed his position as
section boss on the railroad, Monday.
The postoffice has been moved from the
Wilson buildingl to the Pope and Paris
store.
Miss Cora Sidney returned Saturday
from the Mary Fletcher Hospital, Bur
lington, where she has been to have her
eyes operated on.
Mrs. Sherman Brown is home from
Lyndonville, where she has been caring
tor Principal Young, who has been very
i'll. Mr. Young has so far recovered as
to be able to return to his home.
The seniors of Lyndon Academy will
give an entertainment and promenade at
Academy hall Friday evening. Refresh.
ments of ice cream and cake will be
served.
Miss Grace Holton returned to East
Mortified. Mass, Monday morning.