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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
WILL OBSERVE FLAG DAY
An Appeal Received in this City
and Patriotic program will
Probably be ARRANGED.

Grand Rapids will observe Flag day
on June IA, An appeal has been re-
CeiYed by the local G. A. r., and
appropriate service will be held. The
appeal reads in part as follows:
The American Flag association, in
accordance with its custom of the
past nine years, respectfully reminds
you that Thursday, June IA, 1906, will
be the 10th anniversary of the adOp-
ton OF the stars and stripes as the
flag Of the United States. During
recent years, flag day has come to
be recognized more and more as a
national anniversary; and we earnestly
request your cooperation in securing
the widest possible observance this
year.
Mayors Of cities are requested to
order flags to be displayed upon all
municipal buildings, and by formal
proclamation TO invite their fellow
citizens to do the same upon
private buildings.
school officers and teachers are
requested TO arrange for patriotic
exercises celebrating the day and teach
the story Of the flag and what 1t
represents, and have the young people
pledge their fealty and loyalty to it.
American patriotic societies are
urged to assist in stirring up enthu-
SiaSm by public appeals through local
mediums, and to arrange observance
of the anniversary.
''All American citizens are earnestly
invited to join in the public recogni-
zation OF the birthday of the emblem
Of our nationality.
son the 18th day of June, 1777, con-
greSS enacted what the flag of the
thirteen United States should be, and
April 4, 1913, further enacted that on
the admission of a new state into the
union, one star be added to the union
on the flag; and there are now forty
i've stars on the flag.
1.-THE flag has become the symbol of
a great nation, and has been carried
to the utmost parts of the earth, pro-
claiming human liberty. Americans
cannot fail Of feeling of pride and
satisfaction nor restrain the swelling
of patriotism in the breast, when we
contrast the meaning of ours and of
other flags.
When interviewed regarding the
observance of this day, Commander
SOOpSA VI Vic LUCdI VI. n, IL. DOSU,
stated that the matter would be taken
up at the next meeting of the Wood
County Post, and would probably
result in some kind of patriotic pro-
gram being arranged for the benefit
of the public. The meeting on that
day will probably be given at the G.
A. E. hall, and will undoubtedly be
observed by music, recitations and
songs. One or two appropriate
speeches will also be made. Full
particulars will be given at a later
date in the REPORTER,
1ncidently it might be mentioned
that Flag day is the day on which all
patriotic citizens decorate with red,
white and blue, and particularly un-
full the national banner, not onIg at
their place of business. but also at
their homes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
NEARLY READY FOR WORK
New Factory OF Kaudy MFG. Co.
will Probably be Ready in
Week or Ten DAYS.

Work at the plant of the Kaudy
Mig. Co. is progressing nicely
The machinery arrived,here early
this week from Colby, and ir
addition to the work of remodelino
and repairing the building, the
work of installing the machinery
lining the shafting, and getting
ready in general for the beginning
OF the work of production has been
in progress.
A new and large double window
has been cut through the east wall
of the main building, and a large
platform for shipping and handling
freight has been built on to the
rear of the building and out to the
railroad side-track.
1t is the intention of the pro-
prietors of this establishment to
have all the work requiring
machines, as we'll as the cabinet
room on the first floor, while the
upper floor will be devoted solely
to finishing work.
While it cannot be defnately
ascertained, it is thought that the
machinery and other necessary
appliances will be installed and in
working order without another ten
days. 1t is quite probable that a
number of the employees of Mr.
kaudy at Colby will come to this
city to work in the new concern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

We have it upon good authority
that besides Louis Bauman who
has already announced his candi-
dacy for District Attorney for
Wood county, that Ross Andrews
Of Marshheld, and ]. J, Jeffrey Of
this city expect to announce their
candidacy soon. Mr.. Andrews
says that it was partially agreed at
the last county convention that
some suitable person from Marsh
field would be entitled to the
nomination for District Attorney
for the next term, and that the Re
publicans of that city have agreed
upon him as their candidate.
While Mr.. Andrews is not very
we'll known in Grand Rapids he
comes highly recommended as a
man of ability and learning. If it
should prove that Marshfield is
not entitled to the nomination of
District Attorney, either Mr.. Bau-
man or Mr.. Jeffrey are well
qualified for the position they
seek. The people will have to de-
eide at the primaries which man
they want for District Attorney as
Mr.. Brazeau has refused to be a
candidate for denomination.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

The Minneapolis Tribune has
this to say of Grain:
Grain bore an excellent reputa-
ton in the city. He is said to have
been faithful worker, and, out
side Of the fact that he lived with
the Mayors woman, there was no
stain on his character. He had
numerous friends, who were ex-
tremely schocked at his untimely
death.
AS soon as the police in this
city we're communicated with the
family who live on a farm in the
town of Port Edwards were notified,
and Monday morning J. R. Raglan
left for Minneapolis to bring the
remains here for burial. The body
arrived Tuesday morning and the
funeral services were held in the
afternoon.
The deceased was about 81
years old, and leaves besides his
parents, two brothers who are EN-
ployed at South Centralia, sister
in this city, and another brother
who lives in Nekoosa. About five
years ago he left this city, and for
Over three years the family were
unable to locate him. Before
leaving he had purchased some
property on the installment plan,
and after being absent for two
years his parents decided to take
the property and continue the pay
ments. 1t was as a result of this
arrangement that the deceased was
advertised for in order that quit
claim deed of the property might
be secured. The cut of the deceased
which appears in this issue was
from photograph taken a short
time before he left, and was made
for the use in the above advertise
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

S. E. Moon went to Minnea-
polls last week on a business
trip.
Miss Myrtle Miner, from
Grand Rapids, is visiting the
family of |. Mulkins.
A number of young people
gathered at the home of E.
Barker last Friday night to en-
JOY the evening with Miss Leta.
B. B. Skinner from Grand
Rapids spent a few days at the
home of J. H. Mullenix recently.
School closed in Dist. No. 4.
Friday May %, with a Mem
orial day program, Miss Jennie
Twist, the teachers visited a few
days in the neighborhood before
going to her home near Coloma.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
BITS FROM FRISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL May, 18th '06
Editor WOOD COUNTY REPORTER.
Thinking that you would be in
teiested in partial description of the
recent San Francisco fire and earth
quake the result of which has been
seen by the writer who is at present
located in the midst of the ruins | will
try and give you some idea of the
calamity that has fallen upon San
Francisco.
To begin with the papers (all of
them did not and don't think there
is person who could describe the
situation as it must have been;
My regiment arrived here very
few days after the disaster and the
fire in some places was still burning.
The streets were blocked with heaps
of stone brick, mortar and rubbish of
all descriptions that had came from
fallen walls and traffic was at a stand
still.
We were hustled right in the midst
of the burned diStrice and camped in
South Park,
My company has moved since and we
are located il large warehouse Of the
st. ?, railroad The police station
occupies one end and we the other.
The company does track and ware
house guard, guarding all the provi-
Stons and relief supplies that is being
sent to Frisco from all over.
The people rich and poor alike have
shacks built in the street and do all
of their cooking in the open air as the
authorities will not allow any fires in
the houses until they are examined
and the people given a permit. At
present the poorer class of people and
fairly well taken care of, they are all
or nearly all housed in government
tents and are furnished three meals a
day by the government,
But to get back to the fire a person
need butto come across the bay from
Oakland on the ferry and the first
thing that meets his eyes is the large
Ferry building with its massive tower
shaken to pieces and just hanging.
There take Market street car (some
are now runningl and then the sights
begin. go up Market street to 10th
street to Kentucky street down from
Kentucky street to the st. Paul depot
and from there along the docks back
TO the Ferry in all about six miles
square with nothing but a mass of
ruins with here and there a part of a
building standing cracked and torn by
the earthquake but not touched by
fire and more dangerous every day to
the pasSerSby as they do not know
what minute the building will come
tumbling into the street. Such build
lngS as these they are dynamiting and
tearing down as fast as possible.
China town is no more, l visited
there the other day and it is nothing
but heap of trash. Here and there
you would come across a bunch OF
Cinnamon clustered around a heap of
ashes and iabbering in their native
tongue about something, but / don't
know what.
The Call building with its fourteen
stories stands like giant among the
ruins. Itisgutted from top to bottom
and will cost thousands to repair.
The City Hall one of the largest and
coStliest buildings in the U. S. was
not touched by fire but was literally
shaken to pieces by the earthquake
. and will have to be rebuilt. The
Government Mint also STANDS and was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
HOMECOMING OF KENTUCKIANS.
Low Rates via the North. W estern Line From
All Points for the Great Kentucky Cele-
bration at Louisville, In June.

The Chicago & North Western Rail
way announces that low rates will be
made, effective June II to Is, with
CONVENIENT and liberal return limits,
on account of the Homecoming OF
Kentuckians" celebration which is to
be held at Louisville June IL to II.
1t is expected that large number
OF ex-Kentuck!anS will make this the
occasion of visit to their naJive soil.
Anticipating representative assem-
blage OF such from all parts of the
United States, the people Of Louis
vile are making great preparations to
entertain them with true Southern
warmth. The program for the ucca-
sion is understood to be interesting
and varied. Ask your ticket agent
for full particulars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
NO EXCUSE FOR CATARRH
Worst Cases Quickly Cured by Breathing
Hyomei. Guaranteed by Wood County
Drug Co.

There is really not the slightest ex-
cuse fer anyone having catarrh, now
that Hyomei is so widely known and
so easily obtained. The worst cases of
catarrh are quickly cured, simply by
breathing the remedy through the
pocket inhaler that comes with every
outfit.
The complete outfit, consisting of a
neat pocket inhaler, medicine drop
per, and bottle can be obtained for
80 cents. making Hyomei the most
economical. as well as the most reli-
able method for curing catarrh.
Wood County Drug Co, positively
guarantee a cure when Hyomei is
used in accordance with directions, or
they will refund the purchase price.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
ACKNOWLEDGES DONATION
Mayor Wheelan Receives OF.
ficial Receipt for San Fran.
cisco Contribution.

Mayor Wheelan received the
following letter from Chairman
James d. Phelan of the Finance
Committee of the Relief and Rec
Cross Funds, dated San Francisco
Cal. May "a, 1906:
I'VE beg to enclose herewith oul
official receipt for s2o7.7o, being
the amount raised by the citizen:
of your city.
Please convey to all interested
our high appreciation of your eff
forts on our behalf.
Very truly yours,
AMES ID. PHELAN, Chairman"
The receipt mentioned in the
above letter was as stated and is a
special receipt countersigned by
the cashier, controller, and chair
man of the said committee.
In addition to the letter and re-
ceipt a special pamphlet was en-
closed entitled "San Francisco,
Dauntless", and which was publ
shed by the California Promotion
Committee. This circular relates
the fearful calamity which befell
that state and great city; describes
the fearful despair into which il
was plunged; and pictures the
bravery OF the people in immedi-
ately grappeling with the problems
presented, until now, it states, that
the debris is fast giving way before
the activity of the workmen, and
the hum OF reviving industry is
heard on every hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

Farms in our county continue to
sell at very good prices. Real estate
men report plenty Of buyers, but the
list of farms on the market for sale
grows smaller and it is more difficult
now than formerly to find suitable
farm property that can be bought
cheap. Our land has not yet reached
the top price is the opinion of we'll
posted men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

Very low excursion rates to New
Haven, Conn.,, via the North Western
line. Excursion tickets will be sold
on convenient dates, with favorable
return limits, on account of Annual
Convention National Council, Knights
Of Columbus, to be held June 3 to 9.
Apply TO agents Chicago & North
Western BY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they can not reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness and that is by constitu
tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inhamed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is nhamed
ing and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
nine cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an inhamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lars free f. j. CHENEY IL co.
Toledo o.
Sold by druggists IS cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
BANKING
aS
FOR
AL The
Pc PL-E

but all the people do not know it
Ninety per cent of the world s
business is done with checks and
he who does not use them is at
a disadvantage. Only a small
amount of money is necessary TIC
open an account at this bank
Our arrangements are of equa,
advantage to farmers.
The First National Bank,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

"A torpid, inactive liver can produce
more bodily ills than almost anything
else. 1t is good to clean the system
out occasionally. Stir the liver up
and get into shape generally. The
best results are derived from the use
of DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Re-
liable, effective, pleasant pills with a
reputation. Never grippe. Sold by F.
L. Steib q Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

There is formulating a strong
sentiment in the south half of Wood
county for Chas. Natwick of the
town of Seneca as candidate for
the office of sheriff. Whether he
will announce himself we are not
authorized to state at this writing,
however, he possesses the sterling
qualities that 60 to make up the
essential clements for a good can
didate for sheriff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

Very low rates to Boston, Mass, via
the Northwestern line, for tickets to
be sold June 2, 3 and 4, with favor
able return limits, on account of
American Medical Association Meet
ing. Apply to agents Chicago &
North Western BY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
DATES TO REMEMBER
Tuesday. June S.

Tuesday. June S:
The Ladies Foreign Missionary
society of the Congregational church
will meet with Mrs. Bartholomew,
wednesday June
The west side ladies' aid society
of the M. e. church will meet
with Mrs. McFarlan. This is
the regular ten cent meet.
The east side ladies' aid society of
the Congregational church meets
with Mrs. Job MargeSon.
The west side ladies' aid society
Of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. Gets.
Thursday. June
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Scandinavian Moravin church will
meet with Mrs. HegeStrom of the
west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
Very Low Rates TO Kennsha. Wis.

Via the North Western line eXcur.
sion tickets will be sold 2, 3, and 4
limited to return June s, inclusive. or
account meeting OF German Catholic
societies. Apply to agents Chicago &
North Western BY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
VANDRIESSEN

The recent frosts are discoura o.
ing some of our new corners.
Ward Weldon is selling a fine
line of groceries.
Miss Dora Burnham closed her
term of school, in Dist. No. 5,
May IS.
c. G. Rice and family were
Vandriessen visitors a week ago
Sunday.
The Baptist S. S. is preparing
TO observe Children's Day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

The Nationals from this city
were defeated by the Stevens Point
second nine, at Stevens Point,
Decoration day, by the score of 4
to Z.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
damaged but little.

damaged but little.
The streets in some places sank
from two to three feet and the street
car tracks buckled together as though
they were made of pins.
On 9Th street there is an entire block
Of frame buildings two and three
stories ia height that are shaken fat
to the ground.
The Sanitary condition of the city is
very poor at present, the sewers and
water mains being broken by the shock
and unless something is done very soon
sickness is bound to break out.
Day before yesterday the regulars
were all vaccinated and expect they
will compel the people to be so too. If
there is anyone that would like to know
more of Frisco and if they will write me
1 will try and get the desired informa-
tion for them Tor being L. NJ. Sgt. of my
company l have the freedom of the
town and can come and go as I please.
Imailed father some views of Frisco
and so If you wish to see the sights he
will be pleased to show them to you.
If you desire any more information
on this subject let me know and l will
obtain phamplet of descriptions and
views for you.
Yours respectfully
|. Nj. Sgt. John J, MahOney,
Co. 'B" IL Infantry.
San Francisco,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
ours respectfully
|. NJ. Sgt. John j, Mahoney.
Co. "B" IL Infantry.
San Francisco.

IS, Last evening at 8:20 O'Clock
we had quite little shock lasting
about ten seconds and it shook our
quarters quite hard and it is no
pleasant sensation. Excuse me, none
for mine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31

were very we'll pleased with the public
interest and patronage of their dinner
and supper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-31
DECORATION DAY SERVICES
UNUSUALLY IMPRESSIVE

Fully 5000 People Attended the
Decoration Services at the
Cemeteries-=0ver 500 Marchers
were Said to Have Been in
Line==L0uiS Bauman Addressed
A Packed Opera House in
Afternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-04-20
NO CONNECTION WITH VESUVIUS
Scientists Discuss Probable Cause Of
California Disaster.

Washington, April l9.-The possible
relation of the earthquake In San
Francisco TO the eruption OF Mount
Vesuvius formed the subject OF much
discussion among scientists in this
city. None OF them was willing to
advance any argument which would
tend to connect one with the other.
survey declared that there was no re.
lationship whatever, both being local.
Professor G. w. Hayes, director Of
geology OF the geological survey, said:
THE San Francisco disturbances are
due to the slipping of the surface
rocks to adjust themselves to changed
conditions inside the earth. They have
no relationship whatever to the erup.
tion OF Vesuyius. The interior OF the
earth Is In a molten state, except in
the region OF the volcanoes, but If you
go down a distance Of sixty or sey.
enty miles the rocks are practically ia
a fluid state from the immense pres
sure on top OF them. They act like
q liquid and they flow to adjust them
selves to changed conditions. But
when you come nearer the surface,
where the strata are hard and brittle
the slipping of a part of the earth's
crest along the line of a fault will
give you just the conditions that at
tended the attack in San Francisco
The old earth, take It as whole, is a
very uneasy body. and is in a state OF
constantly changing equilibrium.
When the foundations dip down there
has to be an adjustment OF the sur
face, like the breaking up of ice on a
river, and readjustment OF the
blocks to each other This is evidently
what has just happened on the coast"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-04-20
TELEGRAMS TERSELY TOLD

Strikers exploded a bomb in the
town hall at Calimera, Italy, injuring
several persons.
Judge Julian W. Mack OF Chicago,
in decision, declared that the strike
is form of boycott and that the boy.
colt is illegal.
FatEer Gapon, the labor leader,
mysteriously disappeared from ST.
Petersburg a week ago. His wife
fears foul play on the part OF his en-.
emies, as the police insist he has not
been arrested.
In the Melenik district Turkish
troops destroyed the united Bulgarian
bands under Bakaltchoff. Coona. vow.
uda. and Rizo. killing forty, including
the four chiefs mentioned, and losing
four men killed and three wounded