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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-24
VANDALISM in
THIS CITY

But for the fact that we saw for our
selves what had been done, we would
not have believed anyone 80 careless
OF the rights Of others, and SO void of
any sense Of honor of intelligence, as
to commit the work of depreciation
that has been done at the grounds OF
the old Howe high school. It hardly
seems possible that there could be
anyone in the city of Grand Rapids
who would deliberately do such a
thing.
What we refer to is the mutilation
OF the small shade trees recently
planted along the east side of the
Howe high school grounds. These
trees have only got a good start on
their growth, and are about five to
seven inches in diameter. They
promise TO grow into beautiful and
uesful shade trees about the play
ground, and relieve the monotonous
appearance OF the plain school
grounds. During the past week or so,
some vaudal armed with an ak has
passed along this street, and deliber-
ately hacked into almost every tree IN
the school grounds. Some are so
hacked up that they will have to be
replaced, aud others will be- defaced.
and may have to be replaced later as a
result OF this vandalism.
Though the identity Of the misdoer
Is not definitely known, the police
department. are endeavoring to fix the
crime ifor crime it ISL upon the guilty
party. A watch will be kept about
the city for further evidences OF this
one mans deprayity, and If enough
evidence can be obtained against him,
q determined prosecution will follow.
The shefiff's Office is assisting in the
search, and the district attorneys
ofilce stands ready to assist in dealing
out to the offender just punishment
for his crimes II he be found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-24

company might be interested in the
outcome OF the litigation and reason
OF the Official position OF the notary
public his duties ia that behalf might
be conducted corruptly IN the rail-
roads interest and against the great
body Of people, and therefore materi-
ally affect the general welfare il it did
not absolutely undermine the princi-
pies OF representative government.
Decisisa 81 Case 10 h Coed Hands.
Both sides OF the question have
strong and conclusive arguments in
fovor OF their opinion of the law, and
1t is in very hard position that
Judge Webb is put. in having TO de-
termine the right from the wrong.
Only after long and careful research
OF the just propositions advanced by
bosh sides will there be any opinion
formed in the mind OF Judge Webb,
and when that opinion is formed, it
will be as near right as it is possible
Tor man to determine. The whole
state Is watching the outcom of this
case. Were 1t possible. outside influ-.
ences would be brought to bear ON the
question, but the judges we'll known
reputation for character perclude
evsn a thought of such an occurrence.
1t IS for this reason such confidence is
felt By the state In having the matter
come up in the seventh judicial cir
cult. The formal ruling on the mat.
ter will be brought in some time in
the winter after the heaviest part Of.
the work in Judge Webb's circuit is.
completed. His decision will un-
be carried before the Su-
preme court as a matter Of form, but
Grand Rapids can with Justice feel
proud in the fact that the settling of
this important matter was practically
done BY one Of her best citizens
Judge Charles NJ. Webb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-24
POST OFFICE HOURS

The following hours have been fixed
by the Post Onice Department for the
Grand Rapids post Office:
Once hours for every week day;
from a. m. to 8 p. m.
SUNDAYS
Lobby open from 1915 q. m. to 1:30
p. m. aad from I p. N. to 8 p. 10.
Windows open from 1890 to 1:30
r. n.
Mail from the south closes at p. m.
same as On week days.
LEGAL HOLIDAYS
Once open from to 10 q. m. and
from S 70 p. m.
A. L. FONTAINE, p. NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-24

Continued on page Two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26
Cigars

o. K. CIGARS-box OF SO, 9sc-5
for 1Oc.
LADY STERLING Cigars=also Our
Leader and La Carolina-5c quality
box of so, 9Sc-5 for Zoe.
PURITY sc Cigars-box OF so,
S1.25-2 for sc.
PRINCE DOUGLAS-good Havana
Cigars-box of so, $2.4S-each SC
LORD EGYPT-1Oc Havana cigars
box of IS, $1.15-each sc.
LEADING COUNSEL=1O cigars
each sc.
FERN LEAF fine cut smoking to-
bacco-5c package for SC.
TOBACCO POUCHES - chamois
skin and cloth-draw string-special
values, each 1Oc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

So WORsTED TROUSERS, $3.50.
Nice line of patterns including neat coIors
in stripes-made by who makes moth
ing but fine worsted trousers, and he certainly
understands how to make them right. We
took off his hands the surplus stock at the
end OF the season and that's why NzM EA
were going to sell you in this AEh
Saturday sale IS trousers for gUg9aUHy
MEMS SUITS, $12.35.
We can tell you in this ad that these suits
are worth SIS but it doesn't give US the sat
isfaction it does for you to into this
department and let show you that these
suits worth that much-they're made of
neat worsteds of light weight long sack coats
with vent in back In the lot you will find
invisible plaids in shades of gray-come in
all sizes for men that slim and regular
day sale VI II AzE5 pB
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26
Candy Specials

PURE CREAM WATERS assort-
ed havors-worth 20c-for tomorrow,
pound Zoe.
POUND BOXES of Creams and
Chocolates mixed-regular zoe quality
for Saturday, box Zoe.
CHOCOLATES AND CREAMS in
pound boxes-regular 40c bon bons-
for Saturday zoe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26
&c Purchases Saturday Of All the Goods YOU Need for
Over Sunday and Decoration Day.
Mems and Boys Summer Clothing and Furnishing Goods
Sale to Supply Sunday and Decoration Day Needs
stree ar u y m Jig @ g
Interest," ndh ndfr
ire o

MEMS SHIRTS AT Soc
Light colors and dark colors- small figures
and bright stripes-variety to choose from that
will please everyone-cOllars attached p a
or detached or plain band style-en- EAHEfA
tire lot Will be on sale Saturday at VVV
MEMS SUITS, $9.75.
Neat, fancy worsteds and new fancy
homespuns in plain mixed colors-suits that
are good for wear the year around-on some
of them you can save as much SEn HF
$2.75-in this Saturday SALE ~ U IN
choice for RN0-
MEMS $40 SUITS, S7.s5
Just so of these-they represent several diff
ferent lines that have sold down till few
of each style remain-suits that sold reg
ularly at SO. We haven't all sizes of any one
style but all sizes in the lot-we would like
to fit you in one of these tomorrow-we would
like to see you save this $2.15 Ar Ar
the sale price w MA
will be EN aART
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26
500 Waists Closed out From the Manufacturer
Will 90 on Sale Tomorrow Morning

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contains small lines
a makes OF styles
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

WONIEN'S SHIRT WAISTS SEC
Nub thread voiles in plain coIors=
black and white India linons. gray
percales, etc.-good styles-tucks, in
sertions, and buttons-S1 val EnA
ues-each aESG
WOAIEN'S SHIRTS 9sc-Mercer-
lied cheviots, striped cotton voiles and
batistes, plain and fancies-white
linen hemstitched buster brown col
lar with each shirt and white India
linon tie-set on pocket-made in the
newest shirt style-priced very MOA
special at each Mott
WOOIEN'S SHIRT WAISTS CSC
White India. Linon, Black India Linon
-ginghams, voiles and batistes=val-
ues up to S2-an sizes-this is the
biggest line in the lot-trimmed down
the front with beautiful insertions,
pin tucks-cotton voiles in all en-
broidered and printed patterns=ging-
hams in woven patterns and stripes
pretty, new maretials- no.
each Holt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

BOYS $3.50 SUITS, 1925.
Topeka seems to be a little short of boys in
ages II to IS years-at least we find our
boys suit stock contains more suits in sizes
IL to Is years than in any other size. So
we're going to have a sale of these particular
sizes Saturday-they mostly dark mixtures,
which is the best material for boys-double-
breasted, tvo-piece styles-in- ~ - AR
stead of $3.50, for Vh
this sale RH IL a ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

WOATEN'S SHIRT WAISTS $1.25-
Made of fine madras materials with
woven dots-stitched pIaits piped with
white-separate coIlar-full sleeves
white India linons trimmed with beau
tiful embroidery, eyelet pattern-and
pin tucks-batistes with coin dot pat
tern of dainty colors@very handsome
styles-priced for this sale g 0k
at each " 4uAV
WONIEN'S SHIRT WAISTS $1.95-
Fine white India linons-trimmed
with ecru lace insertion and white in
sertion-button in back-aIso made
with the allover white embroidered
fronts of the eyelet embroidery, and
pin tucks-lace and Val insertions.
One of the most beautiful waists
OF the season Sl.95
WOMEN'S SILK WAISTS S3.45-
IS Jap. silk waists of excellent quail
ity-prettily trimmed with fine in
sertiOns and tucks-white 60
only-each WUa4V
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26
MEMS $3.50 HATS, $40.

MEMS $3.50 HATS, $1.79.
We sold hundreds of these soft hats this sea-
son, and haven't had a single purchaser
come back and ask for his money, and that's
the way we sell these hats-if the one you buy
doesn't give you $3.50 worth of wearing quality
want you to bring 1t right back and get
your money-they come in a big IN q IN
assortment of shapes and colors HW
all sizes-this sale Saturday BE q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26
HammOcKS, SOC

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Hammocks that we have priced at
79c-made of medium close weave
material-have swinging pillow-con-
cealed head spreader-come in dark
colors - regular selling price has
s sssR '''-f'' this SALE sec
HAMMOCKs that we have been
selling at $2.25-that We consider big
bargains at s2.25-made of close
woven material in bright attractive
.coIors-bed is full size-has long
fringed valance-instead of 1925 will
be priced for this Saturday Ct m
sale 4aA y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26
Millinery Bargains


Tomorrow we are going to sell
trimmed dress turbans, made over
wire frames in combination silk and
hair braid and chiffon and hair braid
these dress turbans are in very be
coming styles-some of them are
made of rough Jap. braid-these hats
are very Hastily trimmed with wings,
ribbons and ornaments. They're
very charming hats that you would
have to pay $3.98 and $3.50 for in
single line millinery stores-they
were bought cheap m no
they will be sold in this NA
Saturday sale for WN AuWO
WHITE DUCK HATS CSC.
Some OF these are in rolling brim
style-others are sailors-theyre
trimmed with bands of velvet in as
sorted colors-they're worth S1.98-
will be priced Saturday at. OQn
your choice VVU
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
MansfieId,s Counter Offer.

Most playwrights and play agents
consider themselves fortunate If they
succeed in getting Richard Mansfield
to examine their wares. Not so the
agent Of the French dramatist. Jean
Richepin. She sent Mr.. Mansfield Q
note few days ago.
81 will let you read Richepin's play.
Don Quixote. 1t read. "for $500, and
I will give you two weeks option on
it for $4,000"
The actor was SO astounded at this
audacious offer that he began to rub
his eyes to find out If he was awake OF
asleep. When he gathered himself
together he reached for pen and paper.
And this is what he wrote to the play
agent:
Dear Madam will consent to
read Don Quixote' for $5.00G-cash in
advance. Yours truly, Richard Mans
deld."-New York Times.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
Anniversary.

Last Tuesday evening May 30th, the
9Th anniversary of Damon Lodge No. s.,
Knights of Pythias, was celebrated with
a reception at Bourner's hall where
about two hundred people responded
to invitations to do honor to the event.
Besides the musical numbers on the
program addresses we're made by j. w.
Leftridge, Rev. Chas. Douglas, Col. W..
A. Greenleaf, G. A. Franklin and Grand
Chancellor w. R. Hardy Of Pueblo, all
of whom had something good to say of
this enterprising organization. At the
close of the program the grand march
took place and after promenading the
hall, the doors leading to the banquet
room was opened and the guests filed in
and were seated to the table which was
exquisitely decorated with flowers and
ladened with menu that has not been
excelled by no like occasion of any orga-
nization in the city. Eulogizing words
were heraled from everybody for the
elaborate manner in which they were
entertained.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
Error of Taxldermlst.

The little boy and his father were
gazing at the specimens of stuffed
birds and animals in the taxidermist's
window. Among them was number
of game birds mounted on oak panels.
hanging head down as though dc.
pending from nail. They we're sup.
posed to represent game that had bean
shot for the table, such as a brace OF
woodcock, snipe or bob whites.
Father" remarked the little boy.
chose birds are not dead. Look at
their eyes!" Herein the little boy
was more observant than the taxider.
mist, who had put bright. lifelike wax
eyes into birds that were supposed to
be dead. The fault IL observable in
many pieces of this kind that have
been mounted to grace the walls Of .
dining room O hall.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

proud of the new venture and will take
pride in giving it substantial report.
DIR. Cottrell is graduate of the
Hampton Normal and Industrial Insti-
tute OF Hampton, Va, and of Howard
University, Washington, D. G., and since
his arrival in Denver few years ago,
he has built up a practice that only the
best could hope to do; in fact he is
kept SO busy he has hardly moment
that he can call his own. AS a surgeon
he has proved to be the most success
full of any in Denver. or the many
delicate surgical operations that has
been performed by him he has yet his
first case to lose.
DR.. Faulkner is graduate of Tuske-
gee Institute of Tuskegee, Ala, and also
of the Meharia Medical College of Nash
vile, Tenn, and while he has only been
here but few months, he too has prov
en- to be a man of great worth to the
community, and nothing commends this
fact better than the high esteem in
which he is held and the lueritive prac-
tice which he has gained.
We wish the new firm unlimited sue
ces.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
The Big Company.

Denver, Colo, May 16, 1905. The
Union Mutual Benefit & Life Associa-
ton. Arapahoe Bldg, City. Dear Sirs:
I desire to express my gratitude upon
receipt of your check for $500 in pay
ment of my claim for accident. The
Union Mutuals popularity is due to the
prompt discharge of claims and l heart
lily recommend it to all desiring safe
and profitable insurance.
CLARA B. LEE,
2027 Stout street.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
The Strong Company.

Denver, Colo, May. IL, 1905. The I'm
ion Mutual Benefit & Life Association,
City. Dear Sirs:-Your check for $1,000
in payment of my claim for illness is
most thankfully received and assure
you that the adjustment as made is en-
tirely satisfactory. 1 shall always have
a good word for the Union Mutual, as
believe it extends fair and liberal treat
ment to all its members.
JENNIE BROOKS,
2431 Arapahoe st.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Summer vacation rates via Union Pa
cific. To all Missouri river points,
Kansas City, st. Joseph, Omaha, ETC.,
and intermediate points east thereof to
and including Memphis, st. Louis, Peo-
ria, Chicago, Milwaukee, Duluth, st.
Paul and Minneapolis. May 81, %; June
3, 5, 6, TO- 70 and 13 and July to 10 in
elusive at one fare plus $500 for round
trip. Final limit October 81. ]. 9.
Ferguson, Gent. Agent, 94l 18th street,
Denver, Colo.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Summer vacation rates via Union Pa
cific. To Lewis Clark Exposition, Port
land; to Tacoma, Seattle, Bellingham.
Victoria and Vancouver, $4,000 for round
trip, May "a to Sept. 80, and on certain
dates s6l.OO to Portland and return, one
way through California, stop overs any
where, tickets limited to 80 da, S but not
later than Nov. 80. Descriptive litera-
ture and full information upon applica-
ton. j. G. Ferguson, Gen. Agent, 94l
18th street, Denver, Colo.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

At Zion Baptist church last Sunday
afternoon occurred the annual Thanks
giving services of the United Brothers
of Friendship and Sisters of the Myster-
ious Tens. The church was filed with
friends of the order and the program
rendered was enjoyed by all. Rev. c..
B. Douglas of Central Baptist church,
who preached the sermon, proved to his
audience that he was we'll versed on the
history of the organization.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
Aunty Not In Leading Role.

Denman Thompson is beloved by
the young members of his company
especially the little tots that figure in
the scenes Of "The Old Homestead"
During a recent New York engage
ment he wanted to compliment little
fairy on her work and said:
you've done SO we'll I'd like to give
you big kiss
"Oh, Mister Thompson" answered
the fairy, Mortified, you musta't
really. Aunty doesn't believe in kiss
ing"
Never mind, DEAR" replied Mr..
Thompson, I'm not kissing aunty."
And the little fairy got the smack.
New York Times.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
New Business Venture.

Among the recent business ventures
in Denver is the Ideal Pharmacy, which
has been opened at 2100 Arapahoe street
by DR.. E. Langston Faulkner and DR..
w. J. Cottrell, two of the most progress
sive and highly respected men in the
. West The store is fitted up with every
thing that goe> to make up an up-to-
date drug store. Their large soda foun-
tain is kept stocked with all fiavors Of
soft drinks. The doctors have their
offices and dental parlors over the store
thus making everything quite conven-
lent. The people OF Denver are very
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

The Colorado Negro Business League
which convened at Shorter Chapel last
Tuesday closed its session Wednesday
night with banquet. Many interest
ling papers and addresses we're made
Touring the session. The prominent
hpeakers on the closing evening were
Mayor Speer, Congressman R. w. Bon
ynge, and DR.. E. w. hampton, Of Wash
ington D. c., financial secretary of the
A. M. E. church.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
Automobiles in the Desert.

In the matter of Soudanese com.
munications much interest is taken in
the expected arrival at Khartoum OF
experime entail motor cars for passen-
ger service in the desert. The din
Guilty has been to find motors which
are capable of travelling over the sand,
but 1t is hoped that the recent expert
ments will lead to u solution of this
problem.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
ssska Iananess Trade.

Canada is pushing for sales in ia
pan. Consuls are being appointed with
authority to pay for early statistical
information. Sample rooms will be at.
tached to the consulates. Japanese
products will be exhibited in CONNER
cial museums In Canada.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

James F. Clark arrived home this
week from few weeks visit in Kansas
City. Mr.. Clark also visited Topeka,
where he and Messrs. w. A. Rice and j..
W. LEVEL set up lodge of Elks. The
boys all report splendid time and
speak in the highest terms of the royal
treatment they received in the Sunfow-
er State.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
Tea Growing in California.

Some of the farmers near Santa
Rosa, Cal, are experimenting with
tea growing and their efforts seem to
be meeting with success. 1t is said
that there is no reason why tea should
not be grown in some sections of this
country. though the earlier South Car
DINA experiment is not known to be
making great Roadway.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Sunday June 18th will be Children's
Day at Shorter A. M. q. church, and
the Sunday school children are making
elaborate preparations to render speci-
al program in the evening.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Thursday, July 18th is the date OF the
9th annual picnic of the COLORADO
STATESMAN which will be held at Rocky
Mountain Lake.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Rev. G. W. Tolson has purchased a
beautiful saddle horse and has equipped
it with fine saddle and bride. Rev.
Tolson is graceful rider and delights
to sit in the saddle.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Building boom boost for the Masons.
Rocky Mountain Lodge No. l, A. F. q
A. NJ, the first outing of the season at
Rocky Mountain Lake, Thursday, June
30, 1905. Admission 25 cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

We have been informed that one of
the ministers of Denver was secretly
married Golden short time ago.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Wait for the grand 4th of July ball to
be given by the New Dancing Academy
at Manitou hall, Tuesday, July 4th.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
Cos. Of movIno kruoer,s BODY.

The cost of transporting ex-Presi
dent Kruger's body by special steam
ship to South Africa will be $4,000.
This sum has been subscribed by
Dutch contributors.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Rev. J. E. Ford returned home We'd
nesday from trip to the Indian Terri
tory.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

W. Rhodes attended the Baptist
Sunday School convention at Colorado
1prings this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Rev. W. R. Hardy of Pueblo, was in
the city this week attending the session
of the business league.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

DR.. S.-A Huff of Pueblo, was in the
city this weeks.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Nicely furnished rooms for rent; al
modern improvement at 17l7 Pennsyl
vania avenue.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Gatewood was in
the city this week from Pueblo.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03

Quarterly meeting services will be
held at Shorter church tomorrow.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
Local Notices.

Hair cut 10 cents, 1s47 Blake street
The Colorado statesman., 1905-06-03
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