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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

John GeiSe and Ethel Holmes have
enrolled during the week making a
total of 282 pupils.
Our first foot ball game this season
will be with the Stevens Point Normal
team at Stevens Point. The boys
have been practicing every night and
will probably make good showing.
The Botany class took short trip
Friday observing closely leaves and
trees, and adding to their collection
cabinet. They already have found
twenty-six different kinds of leaves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
DEATH OF d. D. DeMARAIS
Killed in Railroad Wreck at New
Prague. Mimi. Monday Morn
ing Oct. oath,

d. D. DeMarais, travelling salesman
for Wyman, Partridge & Co., of
Minneapolis, Mimi, was killed in
stantly Monday morning, September
"a, while riding in the smoking car of
the Minneapolis & st. Louis Ry. The
scene OF the accident was at New
Prague, Mimi, forty four miles south
west of Minneapolis. The accident
was collision between a passenger
train and switch engine. Five
persons were killed outright, three
more will probably die, and fifteen
were badly injured.
Mr.. DeMarais was about 81 years of
age and for number of years was
resident of this city. About eighteen
years ago he removed to Minneapolis
where he entered business. Two years
alterward he engaged with the firm OF
Wyman Partridge & Co. of Minnea-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. 1. P. Witter, and Miss
Inez Witter, returned from their visit
to Chicago Monday.
Fred Closuit, of Green Bay, visited
with relatives and friends in this
city the past. week.
Henry and Martin Hansen spent
last Sunday visiting with their mother
in the town of Saratoga
Mrs. B. Bever and daughter, went to
Sherry Saturday morning for a few
days visit with relatives.
Atty. ID. Conway was in Madison
Tuesday for the purpose of attending
the Democratic convention. q
Miss Ivey Anderson, of Merrill, was
guest of friends in this city the
latter portion of the. week.
Mrs. Hatch who has been the guest
of Mrs. Albert Clausen, has returned
to her home in Athens.
Mrs. Theron Lyon entertained
Mrs. M. &. Kellogg, of Lacrosse, at
her home few days of last week.
Mrs, George Pomaninville, was the
guest at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Lucian Berard, last week.
Mrs Ebbe, returned TO her home in
Pittsville Saturday, after weeks
visit at the homesof f. Andrews.
Mrs. W. III. Barnes and children are
visiting for couple of weeks with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

friends and relatives in Waukon, la.
Miss Zayda Brown, of Ashland,
arrived in the city Friday for an ex-
tended visit with Mrs. Oscar Uehling.
Mrs Arthur Coppin and children
departed Sunday for Green Bay where
they will spend the week with friends.
MIR. and Mrs. C. C. Hayward are
visiting relatives at Wautoma and
attending the County Fair this week.
Floyd Favel, of Wild Rose, was the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Favel. OF Eighth street south, last
week.
Rev. and Mrs. c. Dean returned
from Ladysmitn, where they attended
the conventional the Christian Church
Association, Monday.
Judge Webb was in Stevens Point
Tuesday and Wednesday for the
especial benefit of number of appli-
cants for citizenship papers.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Smith returned
from Atlanta Monday afternoon,
where they have been visiting their
sons for the past two weeks.
Harry Johnson, night clerk at the
Dixon Hotel, is taking his vacation
this week, and during his absence
Lloyd Moore is filling his place.
Bert Walters was called to Pittsville
Wednesday morning by the illness of
his wife who is visiting her parents on
their farm few miles from that CITY,
Miss Mary Laux, of 1925 Fremont
st. is visiting her parents at Phillips
this week and incidently attending
the Price County Fair at that place.
Miss Helen Kroner returned Mon
day afternoon from two weeks visit
with relatives and friends in Minnea-
polls. She reports delightful time.
Miss Chloe Bishop, who recently
came here from Loyal. Wis, is learn
ing the millinery trade as an appren-
tice with Mrs. S. J. Rieman, of the
west side.
Fl. G. JaSperSon, of Neenah. was a
visitor in this city Sunday with his
daughter. He also spent a few hours
with his son who is employed at Port
Edwards.
G. M. Grain. of Eau Claire, travelling
representative of the International
Correspondence Schools, of Scranton,
Pa, was in this city Tuesday calling
on his students.
Attorney Louis Bauman was a
visitor in Milwaukee for several days
of this week. He also visited Madison
before returning to this city for the
transaction of business matters.
Officer Garihee is taking a we'll
earned vacation this week, and in inn
proving the opportunity offered him
for rest, he and his family are in La
Crosse visiting with relatives and
friends. r
Miss Alma HoeSly. of New GlaruS,
Wis, who had been visiting relatives
at Sherry, this county, and Stratford,
Marathon county, arrived in this city
Tuesday morning and left on the
noon train for her home.
A. T. Clayin, of Bermidji, Mimi,
was the guest of his cousin, VIM.
McGlynn, Friday. Mr.. Clavin lived
in this city about twenty years ago,
and makes it point to visit here
Iquite often where he has many
friends.
Bring yonr job work to this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
PLATFORM ADAPTED

The Republican Platform Con-
vention was held in Madison be-
ginning Tuesday, and w. d. Con
nor, of Marshfeld, candidate for
Lieutenant Governor was elected
chairman. An except 0 n a y
strong platform was adapted, en-
dorsing the administration Of
Senator LaFo!iette as governor of
this state, as we'll as his course in
national legislation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portions OF the ear. There
is only one way TO cure Deafness and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an iHfiamed, condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube
When this tube, is infiamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, 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 condition, hearing will be destroy I'd
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh which is nothing but an infiamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness Caused by catarrh) tina,
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars free. -
~ -. 4F.J. CHENEYs& Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by All DrNggi stss 75c: u &. : -. s ;
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
REPUBLICAN TICKET

rnoP
JAMES o. DAVIDSON
For Lieutenant Governor
WILLIAM ID. Common
For Secretary OF State
JAMES A. FREAR
For State Treasurer
A. H. DAHL
For Attorney General
FRANK GILBERT
For Commissioner of Insurance
GEO. E. BEEDLE
For Congress
Z. A. MORSE
For State Senator
THEO. w. BRAZEAU
For Member Assembly
CLIFFORD X. GOLDSWORTHY
For County Clerk
GEO. w. DAVIS
For County Treasurer
PHILIP BEAN
GEO. W BROWN
For Clerk of Court
A. b. BEAVER
For District Attorney
ROSS 4. ANDREWS
For Register of Deeds
VIM. S. POWELL
For Surveyor
G. W. SEVERNS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

A large number of students have
lately joined the Athletic Associa-
ton, so that now it includes most of
the school.
At recent meeting of the Athletic
Association, Harold Arpin was elected
treasurer and Earl Hill secretary.
The Bookkeeping and Stenography
classes now use the recitation rooms
formerly occupied by the Wood
County Teachers Training school.
The teachers of the high school will
entertain the other teachers of the
city and the School Board Friday
evening.
The steroptican lantern in the
physical labratory has been arranged
so that it may be run by. electricity.
Recitation bells have been put into
the Manual Training rooms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Thursday, September 81, 1906.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
SPENDS FORTUNE IN MUSIC.

Almost the last thing one would hit
upon as a possible hobby for a man Of
wealth Is a string quartet but a per
sonal. private string quartet main
tanned at a cost of some $4,000 q year
is the unusual hobby Of Edward J. De
COppet. whose hearing is not so IulIed
by the roar Of the stock exchange dur
ing business hours that in hours Of
leisure his ears are not OF the keeuest
for the TeflnementS of chamber music.
Time was when cur rich men were
wholly occupied with clearing the for
csts and reClaiming the wilderness and
binding ocean to ocean with bands Of
steel but now they have more time for
the milder arts Of peace The great
West is old enough TO take care Of it.
self. Thus many men make out-0f-door
biles or fast horses are the interest and
diversion of their leisure. When tt
comes to such thing as music they
are ready to take what is provided
opera, for instance. from 4 pdTterre
box at the Metropolitan
other men cherish ideas for the ad-
VanCement OF science and art An An
crew Carnegie may perpetuate his gen
crosity and his name In many a monu-
ment of stone to be known from geuer-
alton TO generation as carnegie
library"
Senator Clark may come ont OF
Butte build a house to astOnish the
natives Of Manhattan and store II with
pictures after he has set out with in
dOmitable purpose 70 become an expert
on painting. just as forty years ago he
set out to become an expert on mining.
Other men may collect rare and richly
bound books and splendidly Illuminated
manuscripts or any of the other thou
sand and one things that human inge-
nuity has hit upon as cOliectable, and
in time they may pass these collections
on to the museum. where the general
public can gaze on them till the crack
of doom. But It's seldom that man
makes his chief interest anything that
cannot be hung on walls or 1T least
hitChed in stalls.
string quartet is capable Of
neither, nor will shelves hold II or a
glass case preserve II. In preferring TO
such tokens as books. and pictures. or
fast horses and automobiles. the play
ing of a string quartet a man neceS-
sarily chooses something intangible
eVanescent. and Of the moment And
in getting together the four artists TO
make up the quartet he exposes himself
10 all the risks OF indispOsitiOn which
humanity in general. and the artistic
temperament IN particular. may bring.
The results Of the enterprise must be
OF rare excellence TO justify the trcu-
BILE Such results Mr.. De Coppet is
seeking in bringing together and main
tanning the .'FlOnzaley quartet" which
takes it's name fTcm FlOnZaIey. his
summer home In Switzerland, overlook
ing the waters OF Lake Geneva. BY
supporting the four players out Of his
Cwn pocket, so that they need have no
thought for the morrow and can devote
themselves TO the highest artistic aims
without continual anxiety about the
popular taste and what music Will
please it, and the further worry OF
keeping the public interest when once
it is gained Mr. De Coppet puts the
tween them and their art.-New York
Globe.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
AUGUST THRONGS
VISIT SEASHORE
Hotels Are Crowded and All
Available Space Is
Utilized.
COOLlflG BREEzES BLOW
Guests Overlook Discomforts When
They Leave Work at Home and
Come for Rest.

ATLANTIC CITY. Aug 1.-THE sea-
son is now. on when overworked hotel
clerks with a perspiring smile greet the
incomers from each train with cot
room only; can give you a nice cot in
the end of the upper hall: or after 8
o'clock you can have the proprietor S
private Office. Billiard and pool tables
all taken"
1t is a curious Illustration of the
frenzy about the shore Think Of the
man who cheerfully lays his tired head
in a pillow on a billiard table and
makes his morning toilet behind the
lid of his suit case in a corner Of the
public wash room. There are hun
dreds who endure these discOmforts
each August. There is something about
the swift and happy gait of the Aug
ust season that makes even material
discomforts things 10 be laughed at
The sun has been hot in Atlantic City
during the past week but there is al
ways a breeze to be found. that invigo-
rating breeze that makes one forget TO
write, forget 10 think. or to worry. or TO
remember the suffering thousands in
town.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12

OF honor, the latter wearing blue ac-
Gordon plated silk and carrying la
France roses. The six bridesmaids. Miss
Katharine Woodward, Anne Darlington,
and Elizabeth Brown. Of Middleburg
Evelyn Joynes. of Baltimore; Mary
Berkeley, OF Leesburg. and Eliza Tim
berlake, Of Front Royal, were attired
IT. accordion plated frocks o. white SILK
null and carried large bouquets OF
Bridesmaid roses
The eight ushers were Stevens Mason,
Charles Marshall. George 2. Bagley,
Robertson Pagon, and Abner Sayior, or
Baltimore: Harry Craver. Of New York;
Conway Brown. OF Norfolk; Va, and
William Pilson. of Staunton.
Immediately after the ceremony sup
per was served at the home OF the bride
TO the bridal party, after which Or. and
Mrs. Eyster left for Staunton. Va.
where they Will spend the remainder Of
the summer They viii reside IN Bal
timore, where Dr. Eyster is a member
OF the physiological department Of Johns
Hopkins University
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
ONE CONSOLATION.

The pastor OF a church in LynchbuTg
Va. tells a story OF an old darkey who
for many years had been the organ
blower there The old fellow recently
had an extended period of Illness. and
il was thought for a while that he would
not recover.
When the pastor dropped In TO see how
the old chap was getting on the sick
man astonlshed him by this remarkable
request.
.'Doctah. would yo' mind arskin' dc
organist to play the dead march over
me wen Use gomez
~ trust that il will be many days be
fore ] am obliged 10 make that request
Nat was the kindly reply OF the min
ister hut when the time does come
shal surely do that for you, If you de-
sire it,
"Fhankee, sah.' said the old fellow
IerVenuy, "dere's always somethin' tc
be thankful for. Wen he do play ]
thank de Lord I won't have to blow for
dat loud part at de eEd!'
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Bridge and EuchIe.

Wednesday morning a combined bridge
and euchre was given by Mrs. Maurice
d. O'COnneu wife of Judge O'Connell,
and Mrs. w D. Wyville all OF Wash
ington. which proved among the most
interesting events of the season. The
prizes. which were handsome articles of
silver and bric-a-brac. were won as fol-
lows. Highest bridge, Mrs. J. ". Robert
son. Chicago, and Mrs. w A Wells
Washington; consolation, Mrs. Frank
Whiting, Philadelphia; highest euchre
Mrs Cassius F. Lee. Alexandria. Va.
and Paul MaCkall. Washington; Conso-
lation, Thomas r. Bowling, Baltimore
At the conclusion of the game the Gus
tomary luncheon was served
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
A Breakfast and Cards.

At a breakfast. followed by seven
handed euchre. given on Thursday morn
ing by Mrs Edward NJ. VickeTy, OF Balti-
more. prizes were won By Mrs. w. a.
Wells, DR.. c. Wythe Cook, Mrs. Mau-
rice d. O'conneIl and Mrs. Z. F. Mack
all, Washington; ". II. Sadler, Miss
Bowling. Mrs. James Brady, Baltimore;
Mrs. Barton L. Keen. New York; Mrs.
J. W. Robertson. Chicago; Miss Bette
Clark, Fredericksburg, Va; Mrs. c. F.
Nelson. Capon; Mr.. SinkleT. Charleston,
S. c., and Mrs. Armstrong, Alexandria,
Va
The Washington times., 1906-08-12

on an extended cruise down the Potoma.
on Mr.. Bendheim's houseboat, have re
turned to the city. and Mr.. PretzfeIdel
went up to Paxron, Va, today to spend
two weeks.
Julius Peyser has returned to Wash
ingtor from Atlantic City.
Albert strasburger, who has beer
spending a few weeks at Colonial Beach
has returned to the city.
Mrs. John Chalice and the Misse.
Birdie and Bessie Chalice left town las
week for Dunkirk, N. Y, where theS
viii spend a few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Kahn. of the Ontario
are spending two weeks at Atlantic City
and New York.
Mr.. and Mrs J. w Eiseman have re.
turned to town from Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Rich and the Misses
Erna and Fannie Rich are spending q
few weeks at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Henry Strauss is visiting in Bal.
timore.
Mrs. II. Friedlander and children leave
Washington today for Newport News
Va, to spend a month with Mr.. and
Mrs. Willie Garner.
Mrs. Sam J'lIman and Miss Jeanette
Silver, who are spending the summer al
Paxson. Va, were in town last week for
a few days
Miss Leila Brown. Of Capitol Hill
and Miss Hannah Fischer, of II stree
northwest are with relatives at Co
lonial Beach for a few weeks vacation.
Miss Mary McCabe. who has been In
Atlantic City for the past two weeks
VIII spend the remainder Of the summer
at Thousand Islands.
Morris V. Avery has left the city for
Asbury Park, y. J., where he will spend
three weeks vacation.
G. Kyle Thornton is spending thC
summer with relatives in the mountains
OF Virginia.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Chief Wilkie at Shnre

Laying aside the heavy cares. and in
tricacies Of the United States Secret
Service. John z. WnkIe. chief Of the
service. has come TO Atlantic City for
his annual vacation He is occupying
apartments at the Pennhurst, and is
accompanied by his family.
Nearly every day the chief goes to
the golf links, walks the espIanade,
bathes in the ocean. does everything.
in fact. to make him forget the read
ing OF human character. He is an ex-
pert golfer and expects TO establish a
new record on the Northfeld links be-
fore his vacation Of TWO weeks ends.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12

OF Marlborough. OF the Cheylesmores OF
of any German royalties.
Prettiest Of the Women.
So far the visitor who has attracted
most attention at Newport has been
Mrs George Law, who has been stay
ing with the Reggie Vanderbilts al
Sandy Point Farm, and who is carry
Ing everything before her in such a man
ner as 10 obliterate all memories Of the
days when she was there with her hus-
band, the late George Law. and met
with a. distinctly cold shoulder instead
OF the cordial welcome now accorded
TO her. She has been far and away the
most beautiful and fascinating woman
at Newport this summer, IS extremely
clever, dresses exquisitely, Is heart
free and Is sole mistress Of a very large
fortune, running into the millions. What
wonder. then, that men should have no
eyes but for her. while the women. OF
course. harbor feelings that can be bet
ter left TO the imagination than de-
scribed against Mrs. Reggie Vanderbilt
for having brought her TO Newport
Under the circumstances. il was with
a feeling OF relief that many of them
learned yesterday of her departure with
the Reggie Vanderbilts for a brief stay
at Saratoga.
Conspicuous by Absence.
Contrary TO expectations, the young
Willie Waldorf Astors have not put in
any appearance thus far at Newport, al
though they have been IN America sew
e-aI weeks.
Nor does there seem much prospect Of
Prince and Princess Cantacuzene. nor
OF the Nicholas Longworths visiting
Newport before the end Of the season.
The LongWorths. who arrived here yes
terday. after their more or less trium-
phal tour In Europe, are more likely 70
go out TO their home in Cincinnati. in
order 81 assist in the urgently needed re-
pair OF the political fences Of the Con-
gresham. than To daily at any Of the
summer resorts. and If the President
elder daughter runs down to Newport
It will only be for the briefest kind Of
a stay with her close friend. Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, at Beaulieu.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Euchre and Luncheon.

An equally attractive six handed
euchre and luncheon was given on Tues
day morning By Mrs. s. Bevan Miller,
Of Baltimore. at which the winners OF
the prizes were Mrs Eugene Carusi and
Mrs. z. F. MackaU of Washington.
Mrs. W. H Sadier and Thomas r.
Bowling. Baltimore Mrs. WOolsey
Hodge and Miss Mcclure. Philadelphia;
Mrs. Cassius F. Lee, Alexandria. Va,
and Joseph Care. New Orleans.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Six-Handed Euchre.

Monday morning a six-handed pro-
gressive euchre was given by Mrs G.
Wythe Cook. Of Washington, and Mrs
George A. Bigelow, of Philadelphia, al
which the winners Of the prizes were
Mrs. Fannie A. Barrett, Mrs Richard
/. Cook. Mrs Maurice D. O'Connell,
Mrs f. F. Mackau, and Mrs. c. T.
Carusi, all OF Washington. Mrs. Grace
Shields, Richmond, Va Mrs +. NJ
Vickery. Baltimore. and Charles W
Schwartz, Philadelphia. Luncheon was
served at the conclusion Of the games.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Card Parties
At Old Capon

CAPOS SPRINGS. ". Va. Aug. II
The present season has developed into
a very gay one. with promise OF being
continued well on into September. as
every day from now on TO the close OF
the present month has been approprlat-
ed for some large private Entertainment.
for which invitations are already out.
The past week has been constant
succession Of card parties, each vielng
with the other in the attraCtiveness Of
the arrangements. and the number and
elegance OF the prizes offered.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Fine Wedding
At MiddIebur8

LEEsBURG. Va. Aug. 1L-Miss Mary
Elizabeth Adams. youngest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W H. Adams, of Middle
burg. Loudoun county, was married to
DR.. J. A. English Eyster. Of Baltimore,
in the Baptist Church in Middleburg on
Wednesday evening. the Rev Charles
T. Herndon. of Hamilton, officiating.
The bride. who was becomiHgly attired
in a princess gown of crepe de chine
and duchesse lace, and carried a shower
bouquet Of Bride roses, entered the
church on the arm of her father and
net the groom and his best mar, Nor
gan Wood. Of New York city, at the
altar
The bride was attended by her sister
Miss Genevieve Haines Adams. as maid
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Vacation of Minister to Algeria

On an American vacation tour after
months of diplomatic manoevering in
the warlike Algeria. the Hon. John W
Sueden, United States Minister to FL
Blar, Algeria, has stopped of in At
lantic City for a weeks rest He is
accompanied by his accomplished wife
and her maid, and is registered at the
Brighton, where he has one Of the
finest suites IN the house.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Sumner for Young PeopIe.

Wednesday evening a large supper for
young people was given after the dane
ing In the ballroom by Mr. and Mrs. S.
Beven Miller, of Baltimore. for their
daughter, Miss Elsie Miller. and on
Thursday evening a similar entertain
ment was given by Hon. and Mrs. Han
mis- Taylor, of Washington. for their
daughters. the Misses Taylor.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Sunday Song Recital.

Mrs. Roa c. Pennybaker. OF Washing
ton. who Is here for August. gave a song
recital on Sunday evening in the drawing
room by special request. Mrs. Penny
baker has a fine soprano voice. which
has been highly cultivated and Is as
greatly admired here as elsewhere.