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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-10

Flower street The scores were kept
on cards the shape of wooden shoes and
the prizes were Dutch pictures. The
first prize was won by the hostess and
the consolation by Mignonette Hutton.
After the games light refreshments
were served. Those present were Mines.
H. Clay Walker, Edgar Steele Stanley,
Burwell Holmes, jr., Rose Nettleton,
Robert K. Wilson and Cal Grayson,
Misses Flo Wallace. Grace Van Alstyne,
Mignonette Hutton, Mary Holmes,
Freda Ludeman and Elizabeth Linden
feldt
The next meeting is to be held at the
home of Miss Flo wallace on East Pico
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-10
MRS. ELMER WOODBURY.

Society folk of Pasadena and not a
few Angelenos are in a delightful flut-
ter of anticipation over the home COM
ing of Miss May Sutton.
The great social event of the month
will be the big reception to be rendered
to the tennis champion next Friday
evening by the Pasadena people. The
affair is not to be one of the frivolous
pink tea sort attended only by few
women, but is to be a democratic gath
ering of many appreciative townspeople,
who are eager to do the tennis cham
pion honor. The reception will be
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-10

given at La Casa Grande, which will
be decorated in honor Of the occasion
in the combined American and English
colors. A ready response is being
made to the suggestion Of purchasing
and presenting to Miss Sutton a silver
tea service, as a token of the apprecia-
ton of the city. Mrs. Elmer Woodbury.
will be one of the hostesses who will
receive with members of the board Of
trade, and Mrs. Woodbury. will give a
banquet in Miss Sutton's honor at La
Casa Grande on the evening of the re-
ception. This affair will also be most
elaborate one.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-10
At Elders Home

Willis Coteral Smith of Oceansidn
and Miss Isabel Gessleman of Hynes
were united in marriage by Elder C. V.
Gordon of the A. C. church at his resi-
dence on North Burlington avenue on
Wednesday evening. Only relatives and
intimate friends witnessed the cere-
mony.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-10
Enhancement Announced

DR.. and Mrs. F. M. Palmer of Re-
dondo announce the engagement of
Frank L. Perry. The wedding to take
place September 27.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-10

G. Wilson. Mrs. G. o. Anderson re-
ceived the consolation.
The next meeting will be held at
the residence Of Mrs. E. Todd, 1245 East
Twentieth street, Wednesday, Septem-
ber 90
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-10
Poppy Whist Club

Mrs. L. G. Mather of 1902 East Twen-
ty-first street entertained the Poppy
Whist club Wednesday afternoon.
The first prize was awarded to Mrs.
M. Holman and the second to Mrs. l..
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-10
Whv Ia Was Sentenced

Prisoner-"Yes'm; I'm in prison for
robbery at a summer hotel" Visitor
Were you proprietor or head waiter?
Judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Building Prospects of 1905.
From Bradstreet's.


All signs have favored the expectation
that the present year will witness great if
not record breaking activity in building
construction. Special reports to Brad
streets from 1913 cities and towns of vary
ing size in the United States point to an
expenditure for new buildings, whether
state, municipal or private, during the year
1905 aggregating s455 100000. gain of 10
per cent over the as near can be ascer-
tanned actual value of the buildings erected,
repaired or enlarged during 1904 at the
identical cities
1t might be observed that the greatest
expansion shown is that reported in the
west. The gain there indicated is "a per
cent. as against gain of II per cent in the
southern states, IL per cent in the middle
Atlantic states and per cent in New Eng
land. The immense expenditure here indi-
Gated may be variously regarded. IT, for
instance, the grand aggregate at los cities
is to be taken to Indicate a country wide
development some interesting reflections
on the total probable expenditure this year
for building are possible. If the aggregate
of $3.50 100000 is taken to cover, say, three
fourths of the country's total expenditure
a grand aggregate of about 5000 COO 600 for
building Is here foreshadowed. A fair esti-
mate of the cost of an average building is
probably 40 per cent for material and go
per cent for labor; but IL half Is allowed to
each of these items, total of 100000, 900
for material, such as lumber. brick, stone,
iron. hardware and paint, is possible and
a like sum must be credited to labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Worked Way to California
the Los Angeles Examiner.

From the Los Angeles Examiner.
Although 1t cost him thirty-five days of
tedious travel, C. f. Row of New York
city. ninety-ive years of age, has arrived
In Los Angeles, and thereby has realized
the dream of his life. A man who in early
life amassed plenty of money he started In
his old age, without money and alone on a
journey from one side of the continent to
the other, and reached his destina ton. 1t
was no easy task that he accomplished
His sight is dim, his hearing bad and he
is victim of locomotor ataxia. Notwith-
standing he is remarkably well preserved
for his age, and his mind is as fresh and
wit as ready those of men many years
his junior.
Il felt that 1 would never see summer
again in New York" he said. Then |
thought If L could only reach this west
ern coast my time might be prolonged a
little. AT any rate | have seen California,
and l can die here well as there. L
and daughter and come here to live my
last days had no money when l started,
but everybody has been good to me. Many
railroad men have given me passes. Some
would not and then / had to sell pencils
and soap, and sometimes L had to go
hungry, but L went through the civil war
and never retreated. So | made up my
mind | would not retreat this time either,
and al last | have won my victory. Don't
you think l was game?' and he smiled as
he used the expression.
The old man has snow white hair that
rests upon his shoulders. and a patriachal
beard. He has to walk with the aid Of
two canes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Away From the Present Tense.
From the New York Mail.


We observe with some interest that, al
though the historical romance was sup
posed to be on its last legs two or three
years ago, the popular story of the day
continues to deal with the eighteenth, sew
enteenth and sixteenth centuries rather
more freely than 1t does with the twentieth
The exploits of heroes and Indians before
the revolution, of buccaneers before the
steam engine made buccaneering uninter-
esting and of bold knights and lily white
ladies in the feudal period still keep the
clerks busy at the circulating libraries.
It Is the horrible pressure of the present
tense in our lives that is responsible for
this Never was there an age in which
actuality made itself such tyrant as this
never one In which 1t was such a sin not
to be up to date. Even our old men, SO far
from developing an interest in chloroform.
make a point of dressing in the latest style
and talking in current slang. They are for
the most part ashamed of a comfortable
coat of the vintage of 1898. and they scorn
the good old lingo that they talked when
they were at college. In business, even
yesterdays scheme is useless and anti
uuated. 1t must be today's scheme. This
in everything except books. We have a
fierce literary school Of the present tense,
to be sure but 1t is to be observed that
the fiercer 1t gets in Its requirement that
there shall be nothing but the present tense.
the more the general public. jaded with its
own excessive modernity, flies to Its path
finders and its buccaneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Triple of Presidents.

From the Chicago Chronicle
From the standpoint of the prohibition
list none of the Presidents has been strict
ly Temperance man" Grant was fond of
whisky punch and champagne, Johnson
preferred Robertson county CTenn) whisky
Jackson drank rum, brandy, whisky or
applejack. All of the Presidents up to Van
Buren, INDUCED in liquors and Madeira
wine. Polk, Hayes and William Henry
Harrison used liquors less than the Others
yet all three knew good grog when they
tasted it. The later Harrison, like Presi-
dents Arthur and Grant, was appreciative
of John Chamberln's famous apple toddy.
Garfield was fond of fine wines and once
in a while INDUCED In brandy and ice
Lincoln also took a ''snifter" of Bourbon
occasionally and enjoyed glass or of
sherry or port Buchanan took to Monon-
gahela whisky and fond of fine wines.
Pierce enjoyed a glass of rum, brandy or
whisky, and was happy over mint julep
on a hot summer afternoon.
Arthur was a connoisseur and partook
generally of all good liquors and wines.
Taylor and Fillmore were fond of a glass
of good Madeira or brandy.
All of the Presidents were good livers,
although Polk. Hayes, Lincoln and John
son cared only for good. square meals"
All of them up to Van Buren's time play
ed loo and brag. Poker was unknown in
those days. Jackson was fond of whist
Grant played euchre ana poker. Lincoln
favorite game was "old sledge." Pierce
was fond of bluff and seven up. Polk,
Hayes, Garfield and the Harrisons never
played. Johnson did not know card
from another, never used tobacco in any
form and was never in a theater or at
horse race in his life.
Lincoln fond of the theater. He
once SAID that he was particularly fond of
the Me ~ Wives of Windsor with
Hackett as Flagstaff; of Murdock's rendi-
ton of Hamlet; of Kean's Richard
and he regarded Macbeth as Shakes
peare's greatest work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
A Fine Foundation.

From the Nashville American.
The great majority of the men who have
written their names, above ordinary men
were born in the country and attended
country schools where the methods were
primitive. as compared with those of the
present. but where there was stern disci-
pline. and where there prevailed an atmos-
phere that is good for youth and men to
breathe. The country boy was taught the
dignity and value of labor, the worth Of
economy, frugality and prudence and his
manhood was developed without dollhouse
methods. If hes walked two or three miles
through the snow to the schoo. and chop
ned wood to makeea fire to make the
school room ttolerable, he appreciated
all the more the value of mastering
his lessons. He lived close to ma
ture, from whom he received many
lessons. with the good red blood and the
daring enthusiasm of youth in his veins. he
was ready for frolic, a fight or a foot
race He was at home on horse and was
dextrous with the ak and rifle. He honored
his father and mother, respected authority
and was deferential to the aged. If war
came he made an ideal soldier; II peace pre-
vailed he was a good citizen, If he had
ability and ambition. that indefinable some
thing that makes men climb and force their
way to the front, he already had a solid
formation when he left the farm and the
country school house and appeared In coll
Iege. the forum or the market place. He
had had that fundamental training which
makes men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Siberia Like Our West.
rom the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun
Mgr. Count Way de Vaya, the Hungarian
prelate and nobleman. here in tie interests
of Hungarians delivered lecture last
night upon THE Far East and Korea" The
monsignor has spent the last ten years In
the region of the present war and is going
back to Korea to establish trade schools,
in his lecture last night: THE people are
intelligent, physically strong and their fu-
ture will be brilliant when they are proper
Nv educated and governed. The agrfcu1tu-
raj nrospects are excellent, and even to-
day the farmers export thousands of tons
of butter annually
.aThe country is similar to Americas
western plains and grazing has thus far
been the chief occupation. Mining posi-
bilities are limitless. The towns, now
ever. like Tomsk, Omsk and Tobolsk, are
poor in living facilities. Bathtubs are un.
known, and at Irkutsk 1 had suite or
rooms In the Imperial hotel furnIsheo IN
plush and gold. but no washing basin or
water"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
The Meningitis Curse.
From the New York Mail.


1t is high time for the medical profess
sion of this city to meet in council over the
dreadful epidemic of meningitis now pre-
vailing They, the physicians may not
know what the disease is, nor be able to
get at the cause of it in any way, but they
may at least consider the question of ad-
vising the city to the disposition of the
sufferers. The disease is admitted to be
infectious. Is there no way in which the
Infection can be reduced? Should there not
be a more strict reporting of the cases?
Is not the project to establish a special
hospital, in which meningitis can be iso-
lated a good one? These are questions
which need some kind of answer from the
medical profession and the health authori-
ties
The plague is increasing. in spite of the
spring weather, with alarming rapidity.
The commission appointed to investigate
the subject, which met last evening. is
rather one of inquiry than of action. Let
us know. on the authority of the best men
in the profession. of all schools. whether
some means does not exist by which the
danger of a still further and wider prev
alence of the epidemic can be checked.
II see that Russia is putting another large
sum into a new navy.
"Yes-that's her sinking fund."-Life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Poor Dad.
From the Houston Post.

From the Houston Post.
II would like to see your mother. am
giving lessons in firing hand-painted
china"
Gee. ma don't need no lessons, she's an
expert at firin' anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

Pastor Ito the convertible you believe
in the laws OF the church,"
IT do"
Pastor (to the congregation)-"T let
us pray for this person Harvard Lam
pooon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Those Dear Girls.

From the Louisville Confessional.
Grayce-'tMaude tells me that young poet
went into raptures over her. Said she was
Giadys-"ox-eyed! Huh! Peroxide!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08
Nothing Taxing.
From Puck

From PUCK.
Mrs. Farmer-sI suppose you have worked
awful hard trying to find work.?
Tramp-"Not very-only about as hard al
I'd work If should find work, ma'am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

II see that Russia is putting another large
sum into a new navy.
''Yes-that's her sinking fund.'-Life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-08

''Wen, the bag did me proud the way
she acted in the paddock that day before
the race She was as quiet as a Quakeress
at meeting, when she had always. up to
that time, been as bughouse at saddling
time as a Swede sailor with leftover
souse, and she had tight squeenchy look
in her eye that looked all business to me-
81 knew how she could go II nothing
happened to her, and when put the saddle
ON her and noted her sedate behavior she
looked as good as IL her number was al
ready UP and all the tickets cashed. with
the bookies gritting their teeth and
growing about hop horses.
Before the start for the post my German
friend and / strolled over to the infield,
not far from the finishing line to watch
the race. I decided not to accompany the
mare to the post that time. I felt as IL
there wasn't chance for her to run away,
and / wanted to be on hand with the
Teuton angel to hear his bawis of joy when
the mare slid under the wire all alone.
.sThe bugle sounded. and leading the pro-
cession, with fourteen In the field, my mare
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
Ne More Stomach Troubles.

All stomach trouble is removed by
the use of Kodol Dyspepsia cure. 1t
gives the stomach perfect rest by
digeSting what you eat without the
stomach's aid. The food builds up
the body, the rest restores the
stomach to health. You don't have
to diet yourself when taking Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. j. ID. Erskine, of
Allenville. Mich, says, Il suffered
heartburn and stomach trouble for
some time. My Sister-in-law has had
the same trouble and was not able to
eat for six weeks. She lived entirely
on warm water. After taking two
bottles of kOdOl Dyspepsia cure she
was entirely cured She now eats
heartily and is in good health. | am
glad to say kodol gave me instant
relief" Sold by F, L. Steib & Co,
and j. Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
Number OF Pieces OF Mail Collected and
Delivered by Rural Ca rriers.

For the purpose of giving our
readers an idea Of the amount of
business done by Our rural carriers we
give the following figures as to
number Of pieces Of mail delivered
and collected by carriers on routes
No. /, ? and for the last quarter
ending December 81, 1904, as follows:
Route No. I-I9.529: route No. 2
11,647: route No. 3-l7, 342: routes No.
4, 5. and were started the first of
December, 1904, and therefore have
done only one months business the
totals of which we give rs follows:
Route No. 4-2,7l2: route No. s.
2.774: route No. 6-2,20S.
These figures certainly make an
excellent showing on these new
routes for their first months business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
Ladies Aid Society Officers

The newly elected president of the
east side ladies aid society of the
Congregational church, Mrs. A,
Decker has appointed her vice
presidents as follows:
First vice president-MrS. A. L.
Fontaine.
Second vice president-Mrs. Geo. II
Smith
Third vice president-Mrs. Ii. E.
Ticknor.
This society elected Mrs, NJ. II.
Jackson dS secretary aud Mrs. G.
Hamilton as treasurer for the ensuing
year.
For sALE-Coal and wood For
prices and particulars inquire OF
BosSert Bros. & Ebert. Telephone
No. "a. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10

G. A Cady, of Kilbourn, father of
the late AsSemblyman Cady, sustained
injuries last week which it is reported
may prove fatal. His feet slipped
from under him and in falling heavily
to the ground his head struck against
stone step. Mr.. Cady was uncon-
scious for some time and since the
accident has been delirious most of
the time. Owing to his advanced
age. seventy-three years the mishap
is a serious one. News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10

Stephen BraZeau, NJ. Z. who has
been visiting relatives and friends
here the past two weeks returned tC
Chicago Saturday evening. DR..
BraZeau holds Il prominent position as
one Of the assistant professors at Rush
Medical College. Chicago, and his
many friends are pleased over his
steady advancement. Stephen believes
that the SureSt way not 10 fail is to
determine 10 succeed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
Dissolution OF Partnership.

MessrS. d. d. Conway and John
Jeffry associated together in the
practice Of law under the firm name
of Conway & Jeffry. was dissolved the
past week by mutual consent. Mr..
Conway will continue the law business
in bis office in the First National Bank
Building, while Mr.. Jetfry has opened
an office in the Geo, Hoskinson block
over Gross & Lyons Co. store on the
west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10

Edward f. Browne went to Grand
Rapids on Tuesday TO appear for the
defendants in the case of TOwIe VS.
Stacy, ct al, it being similar case to
that Of DaSham VS. Stacy, ct al,
which was tried in this county last
summer and has not yet been argued.
-Waupaca Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10

The reason that coughs and colds
produce constipation and weaken the
lungs is because they interfere with
all Digestion That new discovery
known as Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar cures all coughs, Group
whOoping cough and assists in
expelling colds from the system by
gently moving The bowels It is
pleasant to take and contains no
opiates. Sold by F. L. Steib & Co
and j. E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10

Miss Ivy Anderson, of Merrill was
entertained by the Misses Floy and
Bell Quinn for few days this past
week, returning Wednesday morning.
Miss Anderson, who is student at
ST. Margaret college, Toronto,
Canada, returned To her studies at
that institution Friday evening, her
father n. L Anderson accompanying
her as far aS Chicago
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
Coughs and Colds.

All coughs, colds and pulmonary
complaints hat 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 +.
l. Steib & Co and j. T.. Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
Stop And Think.

have an exceptionally fine oppor-
tunity for a man who wants stock
farm, 100 acres, party pays almost
nothing down. If satisfied after one
or two years that the farm will
pay for itself, can have all the time
desired ate per cent interest. Address
e. A, Nannatta, Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10

Lizzie Rowland who teaches school
near Marshtield returned to her
school duties the first of the week
after spending the holiday vacation
at home. She was accompanied by
Miss Hanson, Of MarshfieId, who has
been visiting her while in the city.
Former Gov. W. d. Hoard, who was
at the Plankinton house attending
the cheeSemakcr'S convention. said
yesterday that while he would like to
see Gov. La Toilette in the senate, he
believed that this time the executive
is more needed in his present post of
usefulness. Milwaukee Sentinel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
Tonic TO the System.

For liver troubles and constipation
there is nothing better than DeWitt's
Little Early Rtsers. the famous little
pills. They e. not weaken the
stomach. Their action upon the
system is mild. pleasant and harmless.
Sold by f. l.. Steib & Co. and J. E.
DAILY,
Miss Gertrude AtcherSou. who had
been spending the holidays with her
parents. Mr. and Mrs W. r, Atcher-
son in this village, returned Monday
10 Grand Rapids where she has en-
plOyment-Ad County Press.
The opening Of the hospital at
Grand Rapids owned by ID. Il. Evans
was celebrated by a banquet Thurs
day Of this week. DR.. and Mrs. Will
cox were present Dr. Wilcox
answering to one Of the tOasts.-
Wild Rose Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10

We understand that the MarShfleld
High School Basket Ball Team will
play game with the Grand Rapids
team next Friday evening. 1t will be
remembered that they defeated our
team last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10
Elks Dancing Party.

the ElkS were present at dancing
party given in their hall in the Wood
block on Friday evening. LaBreche's
orchestra furnished the music and a
social time was enjoyed by all present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-01-10

Louis Thompson, who served Sheriff
Ebbe as deputy for the north end of
the county, has received word from
Sheriff Little that his services are
again needed the next two years in the
same capacity and that his papers will
reach here this week. Mr.. Thompson
made an excellent officer and his ap-
polntment meets with general sat is
faction. -MarShfeld News.