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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Hold on, Mary Ann !" Ezekiel called,
with a sudden thought. What dew
you say to Araminta Smithers? You
know she's"
But Mary. Ann would not even listen.
"Araminta Smithers, indeed! The
sauciest mink in the whole village No,
Ezekiel Waterbury! I'll go away ut
once and not wait to be ordered out by
that red-headed little"
But now it was Ezekiel's turn to fly.
and he pulled the old straw hat down
over his eyes and rubbed his ear re-
fectively as he began searching again
among his acquaintance for a wife
that Mary Ann would like Suddenly q
bright idea occurred to him. He rush
ed back to the house in a perfectly nj
larious mood.
"See here, Mary Ann" he began, with
a 'congratulatory shipper. I've jest
thought of the very one! I'll ask Miss
Millens, the schoolmarm, on my way
home from meetin' tonight"
AN git sot on fer yer palms,, Mary
Auu IeSpOhutu pLOnpliN. LLehl Ell
Waterbury, you must be stark, starin'
mad few think of proposin to the
schoolmarm! What on 'arth dew YOU
think she would do in this ere kitch-
en-? Why, she couldn't try out a pound
O. lard if her life depended on it," she
said scornfully, adding with a very en-
phatic toss of her head: AN I'm NOR
tai sartin that there's one woman that
won't keep on dom the work an Iettin'
your wife play lady in the parlor!''
Ezekiel looked downhearted for a
moment.
There's Emma Greenby," he sug-
gested, a little less enthusiastically.
"Shes got false teeth and does hcr
hair on curl papers few make it friz, -
Mary Ann commented shortly, as she
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Nowhere does organization count For
any more than it does in a thrashing
club Such clubs are advantageous in
that their members know who is going
to help, and when they are to have
their work done. There are no lag
CARDS and every man has an interest
In the work that is being done, whether
at home or at neighbours
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
WOOing Of Mary Ann.
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RZEKIEL WATERBURY, was de-
~ termined to marry. He told Mary
Ann Higgins so one night as he
sat by the kitchen table watching her
llnead some bread for the mornings
baking.
Its took me some time few make up
my mind. but I'm going tew dew it,
sure as sixpence." he said, emphatical-
".
Mary Ann looked at him little
scornfully.
You amt got spunk enough tew pop,
few begin with" she said, in lofty dis
&lain: IAN, il you have, who be YOU
goin' to pop tew? There amt many
decent girls tew be had just fer the
askin'," she added, with a tinge of re-
proof ia her tones.
There's enough on 'em that's ready
an waitin'." Ezekiel answered, with
equal loftiness, adding carelessly, but
If the fust one amt agreeable l can
lest ask another bein' as how l amt
over partickiler."
ably. but Ezekiel was in no wise dis.
turbcd He was the owner of a small
farm. several cows, a somewhat anti
ouated morse and lumber wagon. and
had as good a garden as any man m
Rarryville, and besides that, who Inv
himself had led the choir in the church
for several years and carried the tunln'
fork into every Singin' school that the
village had ever known?
Ezekiel reckoned this was recommen-
dalton enough for any man in search of
matrimonial adventure
Mary Ann is afeared of loSin' a good
home. | S'pose," he argued TO himself
when left alone; but law sakes. she
needn't be, fer l wouldn't let no wife of
mine lord it over Mary Ann, nohow /!
No. stree. She's took care of the
house tew long tew git the cold Shout
der from Ezekiel Waterbury now :"
And with this determination in mind.
he began to think over his list of ac-
quaintanceS for a wife who would be
most likely to suit himself and not eu-
croach upon any of Mary AIMS long
established privileges
There's no one tew be suited but me
m Mary Ann" he decided again, for he
knew that his poor old mother was too
demegted to know or care who held
the reins of government in the Water
bury establishment.
He swung the AK over his shoulder
the next morning. preparatory to filling
the wood box before starting his days
work. but his mind was still busy on
which of the ready an waitin'" maid
ems would do as a starter for his some
what delicate venture.
How do you think You would get on
with Anna Maria Parsons?" he asked
of Mary Ann, when he had completed
his morning task.
Mary Ann shifted 4 little waningly
''She an I haven't spoke since the
night of the 'spelin bee tew her
house." she said shortly. Then she
turned with a martyr-like look ufor
her face and added pathetically, ''5ut
don't you mind me. Ezekiel Go on an
marry Anna Maria, if you want few.
can 60 away, of course" And -,
raised the corner Of her apron to lei
eyes and turned to leave the room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Add to the financial investment the mental and
energy involved and any honestly say that the
church as now administered is worth to society what it
costs?
Good business principles demand that such enor
capitalization of money and energy shall show AIDE
quite social returns the church make gOod:'
lie estimates evidenced by public interest give mega
tive answer Josiah Strong himself churchman said
ten wears ago only 80 per cent of population
regularly attended church services Also that onehaf of
the population was entirely estranged from the church
A practical people not desert institution which
positively benefits believe in the potential power
of the church | believe it will time make itself
worth what it costs.
There are many why the church does not
the requirements of the modern situation The church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
~N%~~N~oN-NN-N

Kid Herman is patiently waiting for
a chance to meet Cans and Nelson.
1t looks as if the question of superiority
in the 2-year-old class on the turf will
not be decided this year.
According to advices the Goldfield Ath-
letic Club will put up purse of $15,0Od
for go between Terry McGovern and
Jimmy Britt.
The Clevelands lead the American
League in club batting with .276 and in
fielding with .967 Five members of the
team are in the 300 class in hitting.
Manager Chance of the Chicago Cubs
says that he is not going to repeat the
mistake made by McGraw this year of
depending entirely on his veterans to win
the pennant for him again next season.
Charles Neary, the Milwaukee boxer
who defeated Herrera announces that he
will not take part in any short round
bouts the coming season unless he fails to
get some long ones. He prefers fifteen to
twenty round bouts.
Jimmy Coffroth of San Francisco is
one man who is far from thinking Nelson
impervious to a knockout punch, and the
popular fight promoter declares that he
is willing to bet $500 that Willie Fitz-
gerald, the Brooklyn lightweight, can
defeat Battling Nelson.
Harness horse enthusiasts are looking
forward to the meeting Of Dan Patch and
The Broncho, two Of the greatest PAGERS
that the world has ever known. An effort
is now being made to bring the two PAGERS
together in a special match.
The result of the Gans-Nelson affair
shows that finish fights are delusion and
a snare. Cans was compelled to go so
carefully in outstanding his strength that
it robbed the bout of much Of the inter
est it would otherwise have possessed.
No bout should go longer than % rounds,
and for the most part 20 rounds is amply
sufficient.
An amendment to the new eligibility
rules for athletes at Harvard, to the eff
feet that a student who is registered in
any graduate department shall not take
part in athletics as members Of varsity
teams, has brought the sport down to
hard and fast lines. The rule is looked
upon as a distinct hardship on the men
to whom it applies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Horses Value Increasing :.

Government statistics show that the
value of horses has increased Surpris-
ingly the last nine years. On January
l, 1897, there were 14,364,667 horses
in the United States, and their estimat
ed value then was $40, $40, 1896. the
average value at this estimate being
about $3.50 per head. On January l.,
1906, the total number of horses was
1S.71S,57S, and their estimated value
was $1,510,SS9, 906, which is about
$S0.75 a head, or more than two and
a half times as much a head as was
their estimated value nine years ago.
This does not indicate that the horse
less carriage has seriously injured the
horse-breeding industry, at least so far
as values are concerned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Best stock Profitable.

Successful dairying has proved that
the greater profit comes from the best
COWS, whatever their kind. This is as
true of pure bred or registered stock
as of common cows. 1t is better to pay
$500 for three excellent cows than to
pay the same for four COWS or five
which are only fair. A really superior
dairy COW of superior family, with
pedigree which gives assurance of
calves equal to the dam, if not better,
is always worth a large price. Such
an animal adds much to the average
value of any dairy herd. In buying
registered dairy cattle deal only with
men Of reputation as breeders and of
strict integrity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

others Iherefore comparison Is PROUDLY the INST and
most important factor.
Every person of mature years should know what he
is best fitted for He should study himself and study
himself with reference to Others He can be certain that
there are things he knows better than anybody else
to be discovered through communications with his fell
lows On those topics, at least, he speak with
dence certain that nothing holds audience better
than this of knowledge From these he adj
vance to topics his proceeds strength
ening himself where he is weak, filling the intellectual
gaps left by his reading and experience and system
atzing everywhere There may be better plans, but
cannot think of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
GIRL WILL GET HERO MEDAL.
Bravery of Student in Saving Lives
VIII BE Rewarded

Miss Elsie Plantz. daughter Of Presi-
dent Samuel Plantz of Lawrence univer-
sity. and Irwin W Church of Menominee
Falls. graduate of the last class of Law
renee. university, viii receive Carnegie
hero medals because of their work during
the winter of 190+19o5 in saving the
lives OF three Lawrence girls who had
broken through the ice in the Fox river at
Appleton and were we'll nigh exhausted
when pulled from the water. Mr. Church
heard the cries Of the girls from a dis
lance OF three blocks. Rushing TO the
river front, he saw the trio struggling to
get on top of the ice He crawled on
his stomach on the ice TO keep from break
ing down with him and after several min
utes' work managed to get all to safety.
Miss PlantZ was the first to see the acct
dent and in her efforts to lend assistance
she broke through the ice. John p Cow
an OF New York. representative of the
carnegie hero medal commission, has been
IN Appleton and announced that some
time IN January medals will be presented
TO Miss Plantz and Mr.. Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

President Palma, with whose regime
the Cuban insurgents are dissatisfied,
has shed his blood and suffered impris-
onment for the Queen of the Antilles.
He took part in the Cuban revolution
of 1S6S-7S, was president of the Cuban
republic during that war and for a
year was incarcerated in a Spanish
prison. For many years he conducted
school for Cuban boys at Central Val
ley, n. Y, and when Cuba was turned
over to its people by the United States
became its President A few months
ago he was reelected, and since he
took office his political opponents, who
declare they have not had a fair show
1T the polls. have plotted to bring about
his downfall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

up courage as he saw Mary Ann blush
ing again. would she have me, dew
you reckon?" he asked, tenderly, as he
placed his arm about her waist.
There was the sound of sob and
laugh together as Mary Ann buried her
head upon his shoulder
1T wouldn't dew no harm to ask
her." she whispered, mischievously,
"bein' as how you're not over part;ck-
Womans Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Thorough cultivation of orchards has
come to be one Of the most important
operations. It not only makes plant
food more available, but is a valuable
protection against drought. In soils
which are unusually hard, poor in
humus, and in which the trees do not
form a taproot, it is extremely impor-
tant that the ground be loosened by
cultivation an by the turning under
Of green manure crops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
~O@~

between work and play Life insur-
ance is all right so long as the COM
pany is properly managed but the best
form of life insurance is a good system
of daily exercise, a system that uses
muscles that are not used in the rou-
tine of daily life and a system that
will drive the blood coursing through
the little veins that would remain idle
only for this especial effort. Most
breeders having thoroughbred stock
realize the value of exercising the an
imals, but those same breeders never
think of exercising themselves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY.

Since those we love and those we hate,
With all things mean and all things greaj
Pass in a desperate disarray
Over the hills and far away;
It must be, dear. that late or soon,
Out of the ken of the watching moon,
We shall abscond with Yesterday
Over the hills and far away.
What does 1t matter? As / deem,
We shall but follow as brave a dream
As ever smiles a wanton May
Over the hills and far away.
We shall remember, and, in pride,
Fare forth fulfilled and satisfied,
Into the land of Ever-and-Aye,
Over the hills and far away.
W. f. Henley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
BOY MEETS HORRIBLE DEATH.
Montague Fourness Drawn Into
Grain Chute and Loses Life

-h""s"S ue fOuFness Drawn Into
Grain Chute and Loses Life.
Montague Fourness, the 11-year-old son
OF Charles Fourness, a locomotive boiler
inspector of the Milwaukee Road. met
death IN tragic manner at Richfeld. by
sutfocation in a grain elevator. With
brother. four years older, Montague went
TO Rlchfleld on an errand for the father.
While waiting at the station, the boys
entered the grain elevator alongside the
tracks and amused themselves in jumping
from one grain bin to another and in oc
caSionally jumping into the grain in the
bins. Workmen below. not knowing of
their presence, suddenly opened one of
the hoppers and the grain instantly start
ed to move. Montague was in the grain
of the particular hopper. He screamed to
his brother, I'm going down; I'm going
down" The brother sprang to the side
of the bin and catching his brother by the
arms made frantic efforts to pull him out,
but the suction was too great and in a
few seconds he was forced to let go as
he saw his brother rapidly sink in the
descending grain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Modest Chief.

When Lord Selborne, high commits
sioner of South Africa, appointed a
new paramount chief of the Basuto
tribe the other day, and admonished
him to walk in the ways of his fathers.
the new chief replied: Il am strong.
yet am frightened of the blanket that
has descended upon me. and l do not
know how | shall carry It"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Search for MiSsin. Russian

Prince Infelihitt Russian vice consul
of Chicago, has sent Il letter to the mem
bers of the Kenosha police force asking
that Trey make an effort to locate Kazi-
mir ShepozEi, a Russian who formerly
resided III the city. Shepozki disappeared
several months ago and since that time
the consul in Chicago has secured some
valuable papers for him from Russia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
SNAKES RUIN 4 DAM.
Hundreds of Reptiles Found mt
Mountain by Workmen.

Hundreds of Reptiles Found mt
Mountain by WOrkmen.
George Merline tells a strange story
regarding the going out or the Farm dam
at Mountain last spring. Merline says
that some of the men, employed in the
work of rebuilding the dam were busy one
day with their pickaxes when they ran
across a small hole out of which two or
three snakes were protruding their heads
One of the men drove his pick into the
hole and Immediately the snakes began
sliding out of it. The workmen, he says
killed thousands of the reptiles. The
snakes may have been the real cause of
the dam going out last spring, by digging
holes in the approaches. The snakes are
spotted and it is believed they are what
is known as pine snakes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Prnner Exercise.

Comparatively few people understand
the value of systematic exercise. Farm
ers are in the habit Of thinking that
they get exercise enough. Some of the
muscles certainly get used enough and
too much, but this is not exercise in
the proper sense of the word 1t is
work; there is just as much difference
between work and exercise as there Is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Preserving shfngIed Roofs.

Many dollars may be saved by max
ing your roof last five or more years
longer than is usual before reshingling
Take some air-slaked lime and when
the shingles are damp sprinkle it upon
the upper part of the roof. 1t will
gradually wash over the whole of IL
and preserve it wonderfully, A bushel
of lime will be sufficient for 1000
square feet. If you don't believe this,
examine your roof and notice the diff
ference in that part where the lime
has washed from the chimney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Southern Farm Values.

1t is computed that farm properties
in the eleven states that once seeded
from the Union have risen in value
more than S1,o00,0O00o0 in two years.
The average yield of these lands since
this century began is $2e0000,000 a
year greater than it was in the 70
ceding six years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
WILL THE CHURCH MAKE Go0D?"
By Rev. K. A. White,

One of the most expensive and,
considering its cost, one of the most
useless institutions supported by the
public is the Christian church. This
is far from saying it is wholly use
less or that it has not great value.
1t is merely saying that the returns
are not proportional to investment.
Estimate capital invested in theo-
logical schools. the enormous invest
ment i'll church property, the vast
annual contributions for support and
compare with actual social value and
the discrepancy is diScOuraging.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
MIND OF WANDERER RETURNS.
Man Restored to Rich Family After
Tramping Fourteen Years.

George Bogart, who has been wander
ing about the country for the last four
teen years, his mind a blank as to his
past life. has recovered his memory and
been restored to his parents, who are
wealthy. at Oklahoma City. Bogarts mind
was affected by a severe sickness and he
left his home in Michigan. Seven years
ago, as a typical tramp. he appeared in
Racine and was sent to the poorhouse for
4 while. Since then his memory has grad
ually returned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Two Die, II Hurt, in WrecI,

A work train on the new line of the
Northwestern road ran into workmen's
sleeper car at Pulaski. killing Ed Wee
and George Madden of Pittsburg and in
iuring fourteen others. The injured were
taken to Clintonville. The engineer and
fireman escaped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
OVERCOMING TIMIDITY
By John J. Holden.

One of the most devoted correspondents,
whose criticism, whether favorable adverse
has been OF great help to me- asks how to
overcome shrinking timidity and lack OF self
confidence. Milton says: "OfttmeS nothing
profits more than self-esteem, founded on JUS
tice and right, we'll managed" OF course
the problem is to acquire a just opinion Of
ones own powers especially in reference to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

The Eau Claire rural carriers propose
to uniform themselves and for purpose of
defrayin- in part the expenses intend to
give a Farmers dance \ uniform is
not required by the government. but the
carriers desire to wear one just the same,
that proper appearance may be kept mp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Veteran a Messenger Boy.

George W. Noyes. aged O. years. a vet
eran of the Civil War who went through
The Virginia. Vicksburg and Wilderness
campaigns. being wounded several times.
recently began service as a Western
Union messenger boy in Madison. He de-
livered nearly thirty messages the first
day and did the work of FIVE boys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

The man who lives near large city
is not coming up to his possibilities if
he does not cater to the best markets
near his home. There are many farm
products the city people would like to
have which he could furnish. This is
a trade that it pays to cater to.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

John Pearson. laborer. aged 10. while
walking on the track between Altoona and
Eau Claire. was struck by a train and
instantly killed. His relatives are sup
posed TO live at Montreal. Canada.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Head shot on byAccident.

Charles Schneipp, aged II. son of a
Buffalo county farmer. while walking
through a stree, at Bluff Siding. had his
head shot off by the accidental discharge
of the gun he was carrying.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
ARGUMENT COSTS WOMAN 5000.

Burns Cash Hidden in Stove in Test
ing Efficiency of Range.
To settle an argument as to the rela-
tive efficiency of gas stoves, Mrs. Michael
Sandusky of Manitow1c conducted an ex-
pensive demonstration for the benefit of
neighbors. In explaining the workings of
the stove the woman burned $500 in bills
and checks for 500, which she had hidden
in the oven and forgot to remove
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Wisconsin
State News
WISCONSIN ASSESSMENT HUGE.
Total Value of Personality and Re-
atty Given as S2,124, 900.

The Wisconsin tax commission an
nounced the final equalization of the State
assessment for 1906 The total valuation
Of all assessed real and personal property
is $2,124, 100000. This is an increase
of S112, 100000 over last year. The total
valuation of real estate for 1906 is ST.
GI1,142,204, an increase of $15T, ,S22.
The total valuation of personal property
this year is S453, 657, 796, an increase of
S14,294.17S. The assessment by coun-
ties is as follows:
1905 ANn 1nnl COMPARED
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Pruning is a very important part of
grape growing. Books and growers
should be, consulted before it is y"
dertaken on a large scale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Animals, like people, appreciate and
should receive kind and considerable
treatment. 1t is a form of investment
that fetches good returns.