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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

spell. Then they just clasped hands
across the table and looked at each
other hard.
After pause Ridley says. in a low
tone: Harder, you're an angel. How
about the girl
THE grill" says Harder, surprised.
What girl? oh, yes he continues,
there's girl. I'll contide. This is all
for her. Six months ago, after she had
been naggin' me to 90 an do somethin
and be somebody she says, Have you
the maxim Of real man in you, any
way" Yes, l have" l says, but if
that's the way you feel about it the
less we see of each other the better for
both of us" An I've kept out of her
sight from that day to this. But she's
there yet, an l know she's true blue,
an if the Clarion wins
Ridley had his eye on the closet
door.
six months without a words rather
rubin it in, don't you think?' says he.
1T is says Harder. But on the
strength of our prospects, by George +.
l can break the ice when l get home
to-day. Eth? Why not:'
Ridley points to printed card over
his desk which read, Do 1t Now
|. "Eh?' says Harder, lookin' puzzled.
But her arms was about his neck.
by the way says Harder with a
mischieyous smile, as five minutes later
the two rose 10 go, I've been kind O
leadin' up to this, as YOU may have
noticed in last weeks Clarion
'How's that:' asks Ridley.
why, you ought to know says
Harder. that for three months I've
been your correspondent from Gloyers
Flats &C Chicago News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Their Fresh Start
Observation-Disclosures.
: HEAR the Clarlon,s got :

T HEAR the Clarion's got new lease
o life" says ST Budlong to Elmer
Harriott, as they met Mt the post
office.
"Yaas," replied Elmer, refectively,
as he shifted his cud to tbc Their cheek.
Know the circumsta lCes?"
why, no; can't says | do. Cart
in It."
WAL, as to that, it was yes and
no. You see, that young editor, Ridley,
Just out O college, didn't calcerlate
they was anything that was with
KNOWN in the journalistic line that he
didn't hev cornered lie begun by be-
IN independent in politics. Now, Bow
din County's voters amt got any yeller
streak O. independence in en- - it's
straight Dimmycrat or Republican for
all males over y, except them that's in
the insane asylum or the cemetery. So
the Clarion'S subscription list didn't
grow so everlastin swift an the adyer-
ttsin' patronage kinder dwindled
Then there was the country CORE
spondents They sent in anything they
wanted TO write and Ridley printed it.
lie had to take their stuff on faith
believin' it was all straight goods.
Paper and ink bills were put in an
attorney hands fur collection. an the
end was near. Ridley was feelm' blue
,h ID mi, = : -
the independence racket. Last WedneS-
day mornm' he was actually writin' an
81 leader SHOWN, the inevitabul trend
o public sentiment. an prOpoSin' Judge
Holcomb, of Cedaryille, as Il runin'
mate for Bryan. when in comes a black
eyed young woman to his office an she
was maddern 4 wet hen. She flashes
. copy Of the previous weeks Clarion
"A front O. Ridley. an seq in a voice
ouayerin' wi II emoShun, Read that =
RIDLEY was gettin' used to demon
STATIONS of this sort. so he didn't show
no particular feelin' As he noted a
marked item in the letter from Glover'S
Flats
Reported, tibet Eb. Harder and
Fanny Brice are again on speakin'
terms. That's right, youngsters; kiss,
an make up
Did you write that?' asks the lady.
Personally, not guilty, says Rid
ley.
It's scandalouS.' says she. that you
newspaper men don't hold nothin Sa-
cred. What do you mean by fiauntin'
the private affairs of the respectable
citizens of Gloyer's Flats before the
whole world?'
Your question is extremely fiatter-
IN says Ridley, smilin'. irwin to
smooth her down. I'm sorry if the
statement of our able correspondent
has given offense If you desire to
make any correction for publication.
says he, tallin up his pencil.
40, no, no. says she, beginning to
be frightened Don't put our names to-
gether again. Its false-that item OF
yours. ! haven't spoken to Ebenezer
Harder for six months, and unless he
explains shall never speak to him
again. But how did you-what will
he Think And with that she burst
right out cryin''
Ridley started to apologize, but she
Tushes out the door and slams it after
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Jan Souvenir Stamps.

a special postage stamp was issued
by the japanese government to COM
memorate the return of the troops from
the war. Two of these stamps, of the
face value of /, , and 3 yen, respective
ly, were issued, and they were avail
able for postage for letters only on the
day of the recent great review. Not
more than one of each kind was sold
to every applicant at the general post
offices.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
SEEK A MISSING HEIR.
Fond de Lac Attorneys Looking for
William AsI<ew.

\ firm of Fond du Lac attorneys is
seeking to ascertain the whereabouts of
William II. Askew. who disappeared from
Minnesota Junction four years ago. He
is one of the heirs to the estate of his
father, Christopher Askew, pioneer resi-
dent of WaukeSha county. The estate
is valued at $4,000. The missing man
was employed as a railroad agent at Min
nesota Junction and was postmaster there
for several terms. He disappeared four
years ago and was said to have departed
to Minnesota. Nebraska. Iowa or Louis
lana. He has a wife and several children
at Juneau. The estate was left to the
widow with the provision that it be di-
vided among the children after her death.
She died in August. If Askew is not
found in seven years his share will be
given to his family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
THE WITHERED ROSE.

5 our petals once, 0 withered rose,
Had fragrance which ehey claim nc
more,
And she who wore you, | suppose,
Has lost the bloom she had of yore.
How many years have passed since she
Removed You from her gentle breast
And, signing, handed you to me
To be concealed beneath my vest!
o withered rose, to me you bring
y thousand thoughts of bygone days;
Around your faded petals cling
Sweet memories of winding way
But was it Isabel or Grace
Or blushing Juliet or Marie
Who trembling took you from your place
Upon her gentle breast-for me?
Chicago Record-Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Fond du Lac Saloons to Contain Pho
tographs of .sHabituaIs.'

Habitual drunkards in Fond du Lac
are hereafter 10 be photographed, and
their photographs viii be posted in every
saloon in the city. A resolution to this
effect has just been passed by the Com
mon Council. The resolution was intro
duced by one of the saloon members of
the Council. The reason for the action.
he says, is that a man whom the Council
might declare habitual drunkard might
De known to only two or three saloonkeep-
ers, and after being posted" might go
TO any saloon where he was not known
and obtain drinks. The police would then
arrest the innocent saloonkeeper. If ev-
cry notice to saloonkeepers. forbidding
them TO sell liquor to a certain person.
contained a picture Of that person. the
dealer could post it in a conspicuous place
and he would then know instantly if that
man applied for drink The task of Sc
curing pictures of drunkards and sending
the notices to the saloons is placed upon
the police.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Wisconsin
State News
WILL POST DRUNKARDs' FACES.
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0~OO~o~N~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

we have endured, an anguish which We have expert
enced, love which has covered with smiles and
Our past, it is ourselves that which we are and that
which shall become our past it is secret pro-
mulgated by the mouth of the years, it is the mys
ferrous image of being, overtaken and guided by
Time
To him who would paraded before him the divers
pasts of human assembly,, it would be most difficult to
designate which of those paSts he would wish live
Perhaps he would deceive himself MORALLY in choosing
existence which Overfows, with enormous joys,
while his glance would light with Indifference upon an
other apparently deserted but peoped with
tons and with redeeming lofty thoughts Because
know we'll that thought suices to overturn, pro-
foundy would grand victory grand defeat, that
which destiny has given and that it has re-
served for 1t makes noise, it dashes no pebbles
on the ilusory route which see; but TRANQUILITY it
raises indestructble pyramid at the turning the
real because is secret and suddenly all that
happened to to the phenomena of the
and of the heavens, takes a direction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Cure for LeprOsy Claimed.

The American consul at Maracaibo,
Venezuela, DR.. z. II. Plumacher, reports
to the State Department his personal ex-
perience in attending lepers, saying that
he believes the disease to be curabIe In
number of private cases he has expert
mented with "a secret medicine obtained
through DIR. S. G. Boutwell, of the Su-
preme Court Of Porto Rico. In all the
eases where it was tried the treatment
produced good results, but the lack of
proper food made absolute cure impossi-
hla
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

A. W. Stark. proprietor of the Plank
inton house barber shop Milwaukee, was
brought to Ashland by Game Wardens
Waterbury and Miller on the charge of
illegal fishing. Mr.. Stark Acknowledged
that he had caught a mess Of trout Tor
his din er. and raid a fine of $40 and
costs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
WILL HELP MANITOwOC.
New Railroad Deal Means Entrance
of Milwaukee Line.

One result of the reported consolidation
OF the Wisconsin Central and the Milwau-
kee roads will be to give the latter an
entrance 10 Manitowoc and a lake outlet
to connect with a system that will be
extended to the coast 1t is recognized
that Man towoc. being the terminal of
the ferries which offer the shortest route
direct to the east, would be great source
of revenue to the Milwaukee road and
would take away much of the Northwest
ern's exclusive trade. 1t is said that the
Illinois Central has an option on all the
property north of Manitowoc on either
side OF the Little ManitOwoc river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

JULIET v STRAUSS of savageswe see ourselves so bereft
the Godike qualities that love temporarily invests
whit really looks scary to us old folks who things
they | often marvel at the courage which
bring to bear upon daily living. Where do get
the heart and hope that carries through long
of self-denal and sacrifice?
So much the greater part of the of married
life depends upon the wife that it is to her especially
that one feels addressing remarks upon the subject
particularly true of poor folks When couple
starts with little life almost the entire responsibility
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Wanted a Change.
Barns,

Yes" said StOrmington Barns,
I'm going to retire TO private life"
You'll be missed when you leave the
stlge7 rejoined his friend, Walker
Ties
That's just the reason I'm going to
retire, explained Mr.. Barns I'm
tired of being hit"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
biggest Concrete skyscraper

On West Thirty street, New
York, contractor has begun the erection
of the first Office building of REINFORCED
concrete in that CITY, and the largest of
it's kind in the country. 1t will run from
Thirty-fourth to Thirty-fifth street, and
will be twelve stories in height. The cost
of building in concrete is about the same
as that of brick, but it is expected that
concrete will outlast any kind of natural
stone yet discovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Insane Man Taken Under Fire.

Henry Schunte escaped from the Sank
county asylum and attacked Albert FEEDER
man and son of Baraboo. firing at them
several times with a revolver. The son
got a shotgun and wounded Schunte in
the leg, hand and face. He gave up. and
was taken back to the asylum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
WHEN POOR PEOPLE WED.
By Juliet Y. Strauss.

Marriage is a partnership, and as
such every matter pertaining to the
married state should be frankly treat
ed; there should be no subterfuges.
Really, when | think of poor folks get
ting married and starting out on the
voyage Of life my heart faints a little.
1t is so dreadful to realize that "
quarrel over so cents worth of sugar
or twenty-five pounds of -four.
The bare details of daily living
bring us down so closely to the level
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

The State civil service commission has
decided to exempt from the provisions of
the civil service law bona fide students of
the State university and State normal
school. The former may hold State posi-
tions paying not more than $25 month
and the latter may hold positions paying
not more than So a month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
STONES CHURCH FIGURES.
Boy MObbed by ParishiOnerS, but
EScapeS Injury.

Because he practiced craftsmanship
with stones by nurling them at the heads
of stained-glass figures of saints and pro-
phets in the windows Of the chapel of
st. Peters cemetery, town of Franklin,
Harry Beskow, aged IA, narrowly escaped
harm at the hands of a crowd of church
people. He was captured and is now
waiting trial
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Vocal Exercise.

do you regard baseball as a health
ful game?"
WELL answered the physician, Il
should say it ought to do great deal
toward strengthening peoples lungs
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

I have here an article for your mag
azine.
Happy coincidence"
What DO You meant"
''The magazine has Just suspended. .
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
asody Found in Field.

The body Of an unknown man was
ound in a pasture on the farm of Martin
Beinheimer, east of Jefferson, by son
of Beinheimer. No marks of Identified
ton or to indicate the manner of dea h
could be found by the coroner's jury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
After Western CoaI MononoIv.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
hearing at Omaha brought out evidence
showing thai the Union Pacific railroad
operates a virtual coal monopoly in the
northwestern states. Independent operat-
ors told of the railroads unfriendly tao
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
solves servant Girl Problem.

The servant girl problem has been soly-
ed in Sheboygan by Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Reiss. Their servants entertained fifty
friends the other night at dance in the
Reiss home. while the employers served
punch and cake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

Jack-The last time l saw your
cousin Joe he said he was on his way
to ask old GotrOX for his daughters
hand How did he come out?
Tom-He isn't out yet. He's still in
the hospital.-Chicago News
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
In the Eufure

Dreadful, the investigation of that
canned ice, wasn't it,"
What did they find out?"
THAT it had been cooked up entire
" Of watered milk. Baltimore Amer
iran
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
No FauIf of Hers.

Happy Him Con the wedding eye)-
Darling. l weigh twenty pounds less
than | did the day we became engaged
Happy Her-Well. I'm sure it is no
fault of mine that YOU loved and lost
Columbus Dispatch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Nothing Remarkable.

Biggs-This paper has an account Of
prize COW that was shipped in a Pull
man car by New York millionaire to
his seaside villa.
Diggs-Huh, That's nothing. I've
seen lots of hogs travelling that way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
WISCONSIN SAVINGS SHOW GAIN.
Deposits in state Banks increase
SGGO 600 in Past Three Months.

NbbU,UUU III F1st IHrte lHUItHS.
According to a statement issued by
Banking Commissioner Bergh the deposits
in the State banks since the last state
ment was issued on June Is are 500, 600,
600. an increase of $4,000 in the last
three months. Loans and discounts ag-
gregate $50, 146. 173. an increase of SAT-
IA. The capital stock of these banks is
S10,7T3,150. Since the last statement
three new banks have been incorporated,
bringing the total number now up to 404.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Farmer Loses seasons Crops.

Fire, starting from bolt of lightning
caused a loss of $1,000 to Charles Braun.
a farmer at Eastwin. The loss includes
the seasons crops. farm machinery and
buildings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
EVANSVILLE MAN DROPS DEAD.

Hamilton Richardson. Former State
Senator, Expires at Home.
Hamilton Richardson, aged Sc. one OF
the most prominent business men of
GAINESVILLE. formerly State Senator and ex-
postmaster. dropped dead at his home
while waiting for breakfast. Mr.. Rich
ardson was a prominent Republican in
politics and was one of the men who rails
ed and equipped the Thirteenth Wisconsin
volunteer infantry for service in the Civil
War
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Quite the Thing

Il haven't found a good name for
that new catboat of mine
'Why not call it the Kiss"
FBut-er-how is that appropriate"
We'll, it's nothing but Il SMACK
Philadelphia Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
PURCHASE TWO POWER DAMS.
Wisconsin Men VIII Send Electricity
10 MarineIfe and Green Ray

f. II. Joslin and others from Oshkosh
have closed a deal for the purchase Of two
power dams on the Peshtigo river at High
Fails and Joslin Falls. The considera-
ton was $4,000. The Oshkosh men will
develop both and will transmit The power
TO Marinette and Green Bay A big
power company viii be organized. as the
project will necessitate the expenditure
of several hundred thousand dollars
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Physical ImnossibiIifY.

Artist can paint you speaking
likeness of your wife.
Patron-NO. you can't: she's dumb.
Baltimore American
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Eyes ON Boats.

The Chinese always paint an eye on
either side of their Junks' bows, so
that the boats can see their way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
OUR PAST IS THE IMAGE OF OUR BEING.
By Maurice MaeferIinck,

Above all, do not envy the past Of any man.
Our past was created by ourselves for our
selves alone. Good or evil, sparkling or grave,
it is like a museum which holds the unique
masterpieces which speak only to US; be-
cause no stranger masterpiece would know
how 10 equal deed which we have accom-
plshed, a kiss which we have received, a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

They talk of the tender heart of
woman, but if woman who is out of
town hears that her husband is having
a good time, she is more 2pt to come
flying home than if she hears that he
is wretched.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Falls sixty Feet and Is Unhurf.

Francis. the 7-year-old son of John
Weise residing eighteen miles northwest
of Cumberland. fell into 60-foot well and
escaped uniniured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
LOSES WIFE AND 800, TOO.
Man Declares BOarder
Mon Waman,s 4 Gecfians.

Milwaukee Man Declares BOarder
Won WOman's Affections.
Charged with stealing the wife of An
ton Malacki, as we'll as $500, two gold
watches and all of the unfortunate hus-
bands clothing, Michael Dougalski. an
employee of the Pister & Vogel tannery,
was arrested in Milwaukee. Mrs. Ma
lacki was also taken in charge. Dougalski
was bOarder with the Malackis. \ week
ago the head of the house told the boarder
to get out, suspecting something was not
right Dougalski bought a revolver and
threatened to use it, say the police.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
No Disobedience.

Irate Farmer-Don't you see the sign
here: mo Fishing Allowed?
Fisherman-Well. what of it? I'm
fishing quietly.-B Baltimore American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
SAY IT'S ALL a MISTAKE.
ManitOwoc Milk Dealers Fined
Under Pure Food Law.

Under Pure Food Law.
Although official report sent to City
Health Officer Steahle by The State De
partment of Dairy and Food say that
milk taken from Manitowoc dealers Aug.
81 tested to the required standard two
dealers, August Heise and W. Hills. were
arraigned in court on complaint of r.
Adams, a State inspector, and We're fined
$50 and costs each. The two paid the
fine rather than assume the costs of fight
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Prefers the Money.

why isit," said the young man with
long hair, that the average woman
would rather marry money than
brains?" "She takes less chance" an
swered Miss Cayenne. The average
woman is a better judge of money than
she is of brains. Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
Child Falls from Wagon.

The 4-year-old daughter of Louis
Broecher of Osceola fell from a wagon
loaded with straw and was killed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

Placing his liabilities at s75,597 and
assets at not as much as i cent, Allen
Caperton, clerk, Suffolk Va, has fled
petition in voluntary bankruptcy in the
United States court at Norfolk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04
SUES Ia CROSSE RAILWAY.
Edward schultz Wants Damages for
Injury to Young SON.

Injury to Young SON.
Suit for $4,000 IS being brought
against the La Crosse Street Railway
Company by Edward Schultz in behalf
Of his 9-year-old son. who, it is alleged.
sustained permanent injuries as the result
of being kicked from car. Since May,
1908. the lad has been confined to his
bed with a weight attached to his foot.
The case was tried in the May term of
court, but the jury failed to agree.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-04

The recently elected president of the
Santiago republic. Pedro Montt, was in
aug1rated with the usual ceremonies.