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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Secured First HonOrs in Orat0ri-
ca! and Declamatory Contest.-
Bert Macdonald and Miss Mar
querite Voyer get Second
Place.

Anthony Nimtz and Miss Della
Stoddard, were awarded first place in
the oratorical and declamatory con-
tests held at the Lincoln High school
building Friday evening. Bert Mac
Donald and Miss Marguerite VOyer,
were awarded second place. The an
nouncement of the judges, Principal
Houseworth, of Nekoosa, acting as
spokesman-was greeted by prolonged
cheers not only by the large audience
assembled, but by the students them
selves. showing that the decision was
a popular and true one,
Tue task of the Judges was not an
easy one, as Mr.. Houseworth stated,
the contestants being so evenly
matched, but 1t was perfectly evident
from the demonstration that greeted
the announcement, that no error had
been made. The professor prefaced
his announcement with brief remarks
and created no little merriment by the
manner in which he designated the
vctorS.
Anthony Nimtz the winner Of first
place gave Thurston's "Plea for Cuba:''
while "The New South" was the title
of Bert MacDonald's oratiou. "The
Storming of Mission Ridge" by Mar
tin Painter; "The Philippine Islands,
by Denis COrcoran; and 1.-THE Dawn
ing of Another Epoch" by Laird
Warner were all we'll delivered and
well received. While these orations
did not succeed in winning the coveted
honors Friday evening, they proved
that each one of the young men
posses qualities that will win in time,
if coupled with persistence.
1.-THE Going of the White Swan by
Miss Della Stoddard captured first
honors in the declamatory contest;
while Miss Marguerite Voyer's rem
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Pleas "ake Notice.

All people owing Spafford. Cole g.
Co. will please call and settle by cash
or note, not later then May 18th v. e.
after that date, all accounts will be
put in an attorneys hands for collec.
tlon. We will be at the DID,. First Ma
tional Bank every day from to D. m.
Please call and settle and save trouble.
3-2t STAFFORD, COLE s. Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
BEAVERS AND BEAVER
QUEENS UNITE
Now Known as United Colony
of Beavers.

Through the untiring efforts of
Worthy Commander Robert w. Lyon
of the lodge of Beavers, arrangements
were perfected and executed which
united the colonies of Beavers and
Beaver Queens of this city on Tues
day, March q.
Special deputy Mrs. Anna Rocket,
of Stoughton, Wis, was present and
installed the new officers, admins
tered the obligation, and started them
on their new career. A large at.
tendance responded to the invitations
of the Worthy Commander and at the
close of the installation, all were given
an elaborate banquet prepared by
Beaver A. L. Hobart. The following
officers were elected and installed:
Most Worthy Bea Ver--Ralph Luther.
Most Worthy Queen-Mrs. George
Lyons.
Worthy Counsellor-S. A. Rintel-
mann.
Secretary-Mrs. Lima Corriveau.
Treasurer-R. A. Mcdonald.
Queen of Love-Mrs. r. A. McDon-
aid.
Queen of Faith-Mrs. Will Lyon.
Queen of Charity-Mrs. Owen Love.
Worthy Princess-Mrs. Garry Mason.
Worthy Guide-Carl Odegard.
Worthy Trapper-Mr. Arms,
Trustees-H. S. Youker, J. G. Bell,
and George w. Lyons.
PianiSt-Mrs, Nellie Dixon.
Physicians-Rockwell and Hougen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
HAS Been A HOT and
LIVELY CAMPAICNE

measured voice said: SIN closing let
me thank you for your kind attention
and interest this evening. / scarcely
hoped to see so many people here, but
before you depart want to exort you
to vote as you think right. If you
feel that the best interests of this
city will be conserved by my election,
vote for me; but if you think on the
other hand that the best interests of
Grand Rapids require my defeat, vote
for Mr.. Paulus. / assure you 1 will
entertain no hard feelings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Chamberla ms Cough Remedy the Best and
Most Popular

buy it for croupy children,
railroad men buy it for severe coughs
and elderly people buy it for la grippe, u
say Moore Bros, EIdon, Iowa. 1--WE
sell more of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy than any other kind. 1t
seems to have taken the lead over
several oJher good brands" There is nc
question but that this medicine is the
best that can be procured for coughs
and colds, whether it be a child or an
adult that is afflicted. 1t always
cures quickly. Sold by J. E. DAILY
Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Alfred Painter. who was injured at
Shanagolden some time ago, aud who
has since been DIT the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Painter of
Eighth street, this city, returned to
Shanagolden Monday morning. Mr..
Panter's recovery from his injury has
been very unsatisfactory, and after
visiting for day or so in that village,
he will go to Ashland, Wis, for an eX-
animation. If it becomes necessary
for him to undergo another operation,
he will in all probability remain at
the hospital in that city, where DR.
Oviatt of Oshkosh will do the work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

For sALE-One bay horse weighing
about HOO and one gray horse weigh
ing about 1000: two double delivery
wagons: one double delivery sleigh:
one double harness: one cow and calf:
one cushion tire surrey: one open
buggy: one tanning mill: one medium
sized new refrigerator: one medium
sized store safe and one store ele-
vator. Inquire Of S. a. Spafford, or
T. A. Lipke. 29-2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
DIR. MINAHAN
OPERATED ON
Performs Five Himself and Then
Undergoes the Ordeal for Ap-
pecdicitis on Tuesday.

DR.. John z. Minahan, of Green Bay
underwent an operation for appendi
citis in that city, on Tuesday, March
q, at st. Vincent's hospital, the
operation being performed by his
brother, DR.. r. e. Minahan. DR.
Minahan performed five operations
for appendicitis in the morning in
spite of the fact that he knew that be
was to be operated upon in the after
noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
ELKS ELECT NEW OFFICERS

The ElkS at their annual meeting
Tuesday night, March 9th, elected
the following officers:
j. j. Jeffrey-E. R.
w. II. Ruckle-E. L. K.
r. M. NaSh-E. L, K.
G. w. Carhart-E. L. K.
Sam Church-Secretary.
A. G. Miller-Treasurer.
A. j. Porterville-Tiler.
Jas. B. Nash-Trustee.
After the election of officers an i'm
promptu program consisting of two
boxing contests, clog dancing, acroba-
tic work. vocal and instrumental music
in which the mail Quartette took part.
Billiards and four tables of bridge
whist were played and refreshments
were served. A large attendance
and general good time is reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
THE SUNDAY DINNER

Will be served this week as usual at
the Dixon. A special menu has been
prepared, and the orchestra will at
tend as usual. tf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

and wood for sale at e. G..
Ketchom's, call and get price. tt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01
7 ennis Talk.
International Chambionshif
Meet In EngIand--~The
american Team.

The coming international lawn ten
mis- championship contests are attract
ing wide attention both in the east and
west. Much is expected of the Amer
lean lads Beals G. Wright. W. A.
Larned, Holcombe Ward. Clarence Ho-
bart, f. Alexander and Kreigh Collins.
the Chicago champ" who are to beard
the British lion in his den All the
games occur in England and the stars
of France, Austria and Australia are
also to compete.
An English expert writes as follows
concerning the American team:
''Of the Americans coming over Beals
Wright is likely to create the most in
terest by his performances. For some
reason or other this player. now at the
zenith of his power, was not called
upon to play in the singles against
England last year, and though he was
beaten by Gore in the championship 1t
was generally felt that his play was
the most attractive and the most DOW
erful in the whole American team
When Wright returned to the United
States he gave proof of this superiority
by winning the American champion
ship at Newport. and his selection for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01
Ball Managers.
They Haze Standards Of Build,
Etc, BY Which Candidates
Dire Judged.

Star baseball players come in all
kinds of packages and shapes, but that
does not hinder most of the managers
from having ideals us to the kind of
men they would rather have for GER
tain positions. No manager will turn
d player down who shows that he can
play the game because of his size or
build: but, on the other hand, one who
does not conform TO certain specitica
tons will have more trouble getting a
trial than one who does. Managers
continually pass youngsters up because
they do not come up to what is eX-
pccted in size and build.
Generally speaking, managers are
pretty near a unit in demanding at
least average size in players and re-
quiring exceptional merit where this
is lacking. True it is that some of the
best men in baseball today are midg
cts, Willie Keller and Miller Higgins
being the most shining examples of
this; but. on tie other hand, a half
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

Following druggists suppl,
Hays Hairhcalth and HsrhnI
Soap in their shops only:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

AIeer wants men rather above the
average than below il in the outfeld.
and on his pitching staff. though he is
not an EXTREMIST in either case. He
| likes big fellows like Fred Glade and
Jack Powell as pitchers, as he figures
that husky built men can pitch harder
ball and stand the strain better than
| tighter ones. Such men as Howell and
Sudhoff cannot be classed as being
against this rule. as both are big little
men, owing to their fine muscular de-
velopment. Behind the bat the Brown
manager likes men of medium build
and height, or inclined to the heavy
side of the scale. He thinks heavier
man has a better chance to handle fast
pitching without being unbalanced,
and as a consequence is better
equipped to make accurate throws to
the bases. Hickey is hardly McAleer's
ideal in the way of build. as he is not
quite heavy enough. but at that the
Brown manager thinks as much of his
new man as he does of Spencer who
is built along soldier lines.
McCloskey has different ideas in re-
gard TO both the infield and catching
department than McAleer. In the in
field McCloskey inclines toward more
huskily built chaps, who can make up
for some deficiency in fielding by bat
ting in runs. He likes rather stout
built infielders of medium height as
he figures they are more likely to prove
hard hitters and be able to stand more
roughing on the bases. Behind the bat
McCloskey likes rangy built men.
Holmes being pretty close to his ideal
in this respect. He figures that a tall
chap can get away from the batsman
better and put the ball down TO second
in greater hurry and in better shape.
In pitchers McCloskey is somewhat
of an EXTREMIST. as he likes big men,
and the bigger the better. He contends
that light men may do all right early
in the season. but that they are more
than likely to wilt during the heat of
the campaign. Big men as a rule i'm
prove as the season grows older and
are in shape to make a good finish
when the race is drawing to close.
McCloslley also likes left handlers, as
he figures that chance from left to
right hand pitchers, or the reverse is
an effective one when u twirler is be-
ing hit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

nor liable to lose any Of the prestige
and the winnings.
Bennington is not alone a very sue
horseman, and much of his so called
luck in his betting operations has
been due to this fact. Few men on
the TURF can beat Bennington when 1t
comes down to picking yearlings, and
few men can beat Fred Burlew, his
trainer when it comes to fitting the
same yearlings for an early spring
campaign.
Last season Bennington started out
the season with the colt First Water.
a big, strapping looking chestnut, he
won his first few starts in impressive
fashion. 1t was predicted that he
would be the best two-year-old of the
year, but after winning the Stallion
stakes at Belmont Park, y. Y, from
Clark Griffith he went amiss.
First Water is now in training again,
and Burlew has better hopes for him
than ever. He has been going along
in style that indicates that any all
ment he might have had has left him.
He has rounded out and thickened and
ought to certainly prove to be weight
carrier
James r. Keene, the noted New York
millionaire turfman. has one of the lar
gest of American racing stables this
year. In all he has fifty horses In
training, most of them being two-year-
olds of his own breeding. He has elev-
en- able three year-olds and four older
horses, which are as follows:
Four-year-olds and Upward.-Delhi br.
h.. 5. by Ben Brush-Vera; Sysonby, b. h.,
4. by Melton-Optime; Wild Mint. b. h.. 4.
by Observation-Disclosures; Won Tromp. b. h.,
4, by Ben Brush-Cinderella.
Three year oldS. - Kuroki, b. c., by
Commando - Rhodesia; Bohemian. b. C.
by F'lorizel II.-Rose Garland: Oyama. b.
c., by Commando-Ben-My-C Nogi
blk. c., by Commando-Lady Reel; ST
Mungo, CHI. g.. by ST. Leonards-Climax;
Garcia. br. T., by Observation-Disclosures Caro-
Bonnie Gal; Suffrage. oh. f., by Voter
Queenston: Sahara. b. f., by Commando
-Neva: Ballotta. CHI. f.. by Noter-Ella T.:
Early and Often. CHI f., by Voter-Cin-
derella.
The forced retirement of the I'M
equalled Sysonby owing to illness has
cost Mr.. Keene many thousands of
dollars. Sysonby may run, however.
later in the season, but nothing Is
known for certain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

first place III the present combination
followed as Il matter of course. Hol-
combe Ward is another certainty. Not
only is he Wright's regular partner in
the doubles-the two holding the Unit
ed States championship-but q most
brilliant individual player. The de-
cisive manner in which he won the first
two sets against Doherty in the inter
national match last year will always
be remembered: and If the Americans
are wise they will rely on Wright and
Ward TO represent them in both singles
and doubles. +. Alexander and Clar-
ence Hobart are both mentioned as
members Of the team, but while they
are players of the highest class. neither
has claims superior to those of Wright
and Ward. and presumably they will
come over only as reserves for the sin
giles.
Neither the French nor the Austrian
team is likely to survive the first round
at Liverpool. and. though their mem
bers will probably show an improve
ment on their last years form. their
inclusion in the competition is regard
ed more Il testimony to national zeal
and enterprise than anything else. But
of course the Australasian team stands
In quite a different category.
''Of its personnel we only know at
present that Brookes has sailed and
that Wlding. the Cambridge captain
of last year. is available.
Here. again, the probabilities all
point TO the colonial attack being left
exclusively in the hands of these two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01
Despotism of Jewels,

Coquetry and the fashion of unstable
forms cannot explain the despotic at
traction that precious stones exercise
over our senses. Their fascinating
power has never ceased. They subju-
gate and enslave even the most aus
tere, and man esteems as priceless the
charm of their yoke. Art strives to dis
cover original reductions. to create vir-
gin enthusiasms. to enrich with new
tremors the subtle gamut of our sensa-
lions. but without being able to de.
tach us from these necklaces, brace
let's and jewels.-Paris Eclair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

LOUIS AMERICANS.
hundred men of more size will succeed
where ones does who Is below the av-
erage. Some managers run to eX-
tremes, as Armour of Detroit, who
wants nothing but big men If he can
get them, while others are more liberal
and make allowances for the different
classes of work required In different
positions. Broadly speaking, they, as
a rule. prefer size in the outfield, on
first base and in the pitching staff.
For the three infielders outside of first
base big men are not so much wanted.
Behind the bat size is also not as much
In demand as 1t used to be.
Both st. Louis managers have their
ideals and they are not the same by
considerable. McAleer's present Amer
lean league team represents his ideal
more closely than any he has had up
TO date, while McCloskey of the Ma
tionals would have a considerably
changed lineup If he could alter things
to suit himself. The two points where
McAIeer and McCloskey differ the most
is in regard to the infield and the
catching department. while as regards
outfielders and pitchers they are we'll
agreed.
AS McAleer has been In charge of his
team long enough to work out nine
along his own plans. it Is ma tural that
his team should reflect his ideal. Nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

players. ErooHcs- did not snow up So
wei in the nternationals last year as
Re di1 in the British championships"
discovery of John Brown ReIiSs.
W.rkIleu VINO aIe excavating for an
addition TO the SeliS building, Just
across from the new postoffice build
ing. in Lawrence, Kan, came across
several packages of decomposed pa
pers and the rusted remains OF an old
printing press the other day. says the
Lawrence journal. This is the spot on
which the Herald of Freedom news
paper office. owned by John Brown.
stood and which was destroyed by the
order of the United States marshal In
1886. The office and its contents were
entirely destroyed. and the ground on
which IT stood had not been disturbed
until the workmen began their excava-
tions. Many pieces Of the old press
and charred bits of decayed paper
were carried away by relic loving citi-
Zens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

part with the morse. Mr.. Rainey also
has purchased Horace f.. Il two-year-
old by Bannock burn-MiSs LYMAN, be
longing to Barney Schrieber, for S25,-
600. tits said. This latter report cannot
be confirmed. but it is believed to be
true.
Newton Bennington has been on the
turf for a great number of years and
will probably be there for years to
come He has been big winner in
years gone by. and. judging by the
start he has made this season. he is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

You cannot induce a lower animal TO
eat heartily when not feeling well. A
sick dog starves himself, and gets well.
The stomach, once overworked, must
have rest the same as your feet or
eyes. You don't have to starve to rest
your stomach. kodol for dyspepsia
takes up the work for your stomach,
digests what you eat and gives il a
rest, Puts it back in condition again
You can't feel good with a disordered
stomach. Try Kodol. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01
The
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Who uses his rest Judgment in Sc
lecting employees;
Provides them with a good system
of accounting;
And bonds them in the AMERICAN
SURETY COMPANY OF NEW
YORK, the largest Surety Company
in the world,
Will
Reduce dcfalcations to til .
minimum;
And when they do occur, will find
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Justly commended IS an able and far
seeing executive.
Many an employer has bitterly re-
GREETED that he did not inSisf on
having the bond of this Company
Remember that other Surety Com
panies, if they pay. rarely do so
with the celebrity of this Company,
and spend little il capturing de-
faulters.
YOU Ea1f the best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01
His Motive.

Critic have seen many red COW
on green grass, but this is the first
time / ever saw a green COW on red
grass. Is it an impressionist:c depar-
ture? Irish Painter-Not at all: it's
patriotic impulse-I wanted to keep the
green above the Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

De Mund. two-yearold by Gold
T'inch--G rGciosity, was sold recently
TO Paul Rainey of Cincinnati for S4o,-
600. This is the second highest price
ever paid for a two-yearold in Amer
lea. the record holder being Nastur-
tium. for whom the late w. c. Whit
ney paid $4,000. De Mund is now one
of the most talked of horses in Amer
lea.
De Muud is one of the fastest two
year-olds shown this year. He has
worked half mile il 46 seconds. and.
while he had but ninety pounds up,
those who saw the work pronounced
it the most phenomenal they ever had
seen.
Ever since that time a number Of
millionaires have been after the horse,
but his owner. Newton Bennington.
turned down all offers until Paul Raj
ney's offer of $4,000 tempted him to
The Forrest City times., 1906-11-02

MT. F. Fl. Thurman, Jr., of Mem phis, arrived in the city last Friday to accept a position as salesman with E. Hurley & Company. MT. Thurman has recently completed the enlist ment term in Uncle Sam's Navy, and has travelled extensively. He is most interesting talker and genial gentle man, and is making friends rapidly. The Time extends him a cordial well core to the city, and hopes he will fnd his surroundings very pleasant and profitable.
 MT. K. P. Naylor, brother of MT John W. Naylor, of this city, and rep resenting Mayer, Scheuer, Offner & Company, of Cincinnati, manufactur- CTS of the celebrated Sterling cloth- ing for men, handled exclusively in this city by Brandon, Baugh & Con- pany, was in the ciiy Monday, taking orders for spring delivery. He was assisted by MT. Paul Barringer, the drygoodsman with Brandon, Baugh X Company, and in addition to their regular stock order, took handsome lot of special suits to order. Sterling Clothing is all right.
 MT. J. o. Bridgforth, one of St. Francis county's noblemen and pros- porous farmers leads the van fin hog culture. He sold on Tuesday to MT. L. R. Grobmyer six pigs, eleven months old, for s96s5. The aggre. gate weight was 1490 pounds for which he received St cents per pound on foot. They are Poland China and Berkshires, and he has twenty-twc others which he will fatten and sell besides seven beauties which he will save for his own meat. These hogs cost him practically nothing, which emphasizes our oft-repeated advice tc raise hogs. We think, so far as we can now remember that this is g little ahead of any pork industry ot which we have been informed. Hur rah for Bridgforth.