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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08
TAKES EXCEPTION
TO STATEMENTS
A Writer OF Communication
Sheds Light on Cranberry
Scarcity.

The following communication was
received by the editor Saturday and
is published for its face value:
EDITOR DAILY REPORTER:
The writer noticed an article in the DAILY
REPORTER of October Goth, headed Ignorant
and Unfamiliar, and explaining that there
was no such thing as trust in cranberries,
and that the growers had NEARLY formed a
sales company similar to those o. the Orange
and Banana growers. 1t adds that il is
| ridiculous to say that these articles are con-
trolled by trust
The individual who made such statement
regarding bananas, is as ignorant as a
school boy, who has not had an opportunity
to even see city outside of the county in
which he was born. ASK any of the news
papers in any of the leading markets today.
A SUBSCRIBER
The author of the above communica-
tiOn had the courage of his convic-
tion, and personally handed his denial
to the writer, and while his state
ments regarding the banana industry
may be and undoubtedly are-true,
very little light was shed on the sub
ject on which the article to which he
| took exception, dealt.
He is prominent purchaser Of
fruits and should know something
about the real situation, and during
the short interview with the writer
the following conversation took place.
AS a purchaser of fruits on large
scale, and with your knowledge of the
conditions of the cranberry market,
do you believe that the present crop is
controlled by a trust?
Il cannot say. The fact is that
the yield this year is over 100000
barrels more than last year.
On Cape Cod the increase is JOG, 900
barrels. and in Wisconsin it is 24.0O0
barrels. The New Jersey yield is about
the same. In spite of this increase in
the yield it is almost an impossibility
to buy this fruit"
How about the price as compared
with last year? was asked:
"While your paper quoted the price
substantially correct 1866 to 800
per barrel) this does not answer the
question of trust, for the buyer
cannot obtain the article at this, or
any other price,
Did lower price than that quoted
in the article, prevail last year2
Not to my knowledge. But one
thing is sure, and that is, before the
cash buyer became an influence in
the market that standard grades of
Ieranherries did sell not only for $3.50
per barrel, but for even less that $500,
and this will be suhstantiated by any
cranberry grower"
Do you think there is an effort be-
Ing made to hold the crop at the pre-
sent time?
at appears very decidedly that
way, but by doing so the growers, are
making the same mistake that was
made season before last, when to my
personal knowledge several car loads
were dumped into the river
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08
VERY PLEASING NUMBER
First Number OF Entertainment
Course Proves Very Salts
factory to the Large Audience
proScnf

The Methodist church was well filed
Wednesday Oct 81, when the Earl B.
Drake Co., began the first entertain
ment of the popular series to be given
nthis church, and under its auspices
during the winter months.
The company who entertained the
people last evening was composed of
four members, who were all thorough
masters of their art. Mr.. Drake who
heads the company, rendered several
yiCsin selections which captivated the
audience, and he was several times
encored Miss Blood, who also gave a
number Of selections on that instru-
ment, was especially pleasing and was
compelled to respond to calls many
times. The especially attractive num-
bers were the simpler melodies, over
which the people were very much
enthuSed.
There is no doubt of the growing
favor of the course of entertainments
arranged by this society, if the
standard of the first entertainment is
maintained. 1t is said that the other
numbers are even more attractive
than that given last evening, and if
this be true, those who have neglected
to take advantage of the offer for the
season, are the loosers. Rev. Sheard,
informs us that the public have
taken hold of the course in a very
satisfactory manner, and that there
is no further reason to doubt the sue
cuss of the course financially. Those
having the matter in charge are to
be complimented on their first num-
ber.
VIM. Hawley Smith the dis
tinguished humorist and orator will
appear in the popular course of en-
tertainmentS held in the Methodist
church Friday, November, 16, The
plat of the floor will be at Daly's drug
store at O'Clock Saturday morning
next. Secure your reserve seats. Mr..
Smith who stands in the same role as
bill" Nye and James Whitcomb
Riley should be heard by everyone
who possibly can. Remember the
date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08
7. P. B0VEE'S DEATH
An Old Resident OF the VILLAGE
Of Plainfield, Adams County
Died Oct. 26.

PLAINFIELD, Wis. November 1T.
p. Boyee, on old resident of this
vicinity, died Friday Oct. 26, 1906
aged "a years. He has been i'm poor
health several years and for three
weeks past was confined to his bed
with chronic nephritis
Deceased was well and fayorably
known here having resided in the
community over 81 years. He was an
Old railroad man having served 19years
as conductor and brakeman for the
c. NJ. & st. Paul Ry. in the southern
part of the state, and, also running
from Yankton, South Dakota. to
Sioux City, Iowa. He quit railroad
ing in 1875. and settled on farm in
this community.
On January 10, 1861 he was married
to Miss Susan NJ. Walker, daughter of
the late Judge Walker. During their
residence in Madison, Wis, two
children were born to them, one hay
ing died in infancy. He leaves a wife
and one son J. w. Bovee, fire in
surance agent here. He also leaves
three brothers and one sister all re-
siding far away.
The writer has been with the de-
ceased for over II years and to us the
separation is indeed a painful one.
Knowing his character and life so
well. We can say he possessed many
hidden virtues as he was backward
in making know any acts of kind
ness or benevolent tribute to friend.
He has always been honest upright
and accommodating to all.
The funeral services were held on
Monday afternoon Rev r. ID. Sparks
an old neighhor and friend. preaching
the sermon. The remains were laid
at rest in Plaintield cemetery west of
the village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08
ANOTHER BARGAIN.

We have just purchased the Crance
farm of 323 acres one mile south OF
the city of Grand Rapids. Hundred
acres cultivated; IS acres timbered;
1900 rods wire fence; story house 24x
80; barns, sheds and spring creek with
brook trout: good neighbors; daily
mail; andgOod roads. Land is level
partly seeded with tame hay, must be
sold at once. Will sell in one tract or
in lots of II acres and up to suit
buyer. Five years time, payable "on
or before" Now is your last chance
TO get piece of good real estate at
bargain near our prosperous manu-
featuring city of $500 people.
Geo. n. Wood
Grand Rapids, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08

President W. \. Bradford of the
Wisconsin Central railroad, and a
number of other officers of that road.
are making a tour of the entire
system in the presidents private cars.
This trip is for the purpose OF study
ing the needs and defects of the road
at every point, with view of adding
many Improvements at the places
they are most needed. The train
visited Fond du Lac, Neenah, Stevens
Point and other near by cities, but at
the present time we understand, it is
not the intention to visit this city.
1t is probable, however, that before
the tour is con- -pleted that this
gentleman viii make Grand Rapids a
sal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08
HELPED CELEBRATE
HIS BIRTHDAY

About forty ladies and gentlemen
in this city, friends of Mr.. and Mrs:
Fred Herschleh and family, who
reside in the town of Grand Rapids.
engaged a team and the round
about and drove out there Tuesday
evening, Oct. 30th, and gave Mr.. and
Mrs. Herschleh a surprise on his 52nd.
birthday. They spent a delightful
evening, refreshments We're served
and splendid good time is reported
by all those who participated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08
WILL BUILD NEW
DEPOT AT VESPER

The petitionof c. r. GoldswQrthy
asking for a new and more convenient
depot at the village of Vesper. has been
taken up by the state railroad COM
mission. and as result. the c. & \. W.
Ry. and the Wisconsin Central Ry. will
erect joint depot at that place imme=
diately. This little village has been
growing rapidly and steadily, and the
removal OF the old sheds that the
railroads have used for a depot, will
be a much needed improvement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08

Give children remedy with a plea
SAINT taste. Don't force unpleasant
medicine down their throats. Ken
nedy,S Laxative containing Honey
and Tar is most pleasant TO take.
Children like it, and as a relief for
colds, coughs, ETC., there is nothing
better. No opiates. Conforms to Ma
tional Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold by F. l.. Steb & Co. and Wood
County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08

Albert Weis who was arrested a
few weeks ago for striking his wife
and was taken before Justice Brown
and fined one dollar and cost, plead
guilty to a similar offense committed
on the same night and while under
the influence of liquor, before Justice
Keyes. Mr.. Keyes fined the offender,
costs included, s12.55.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08

j. Rollin Gray, of Stevens Point
transacted business in this city Thurs
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08

Atty. III. E. Fitch of NekooSa, was
business visitor IN this city Thurs
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08
VOLUME 40, NUMBER 81

bad condition, and the agitation has
been for the purchase of new site.
and the sale of the present farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08
ENTERS BUSINESS
in EDMUNDS, WASH.

From a letter received by T. j.
Cooper from Theo. A. Lipke last week
we learn the following facts:
Mr.. Lipke has purchased half in
terest in a veneer, box and lumber
plant which is located in town
called Edmunds, about seventeen
miles from Seattle. The present
plant will be doubled in capacity and
it is located on the main line of the
Great Northern Railroad.
Mr.. Lipke and his family will live
at Edmunds, but the company will
have an office in Seattle. He and his
family appear to like the country and
hope to like the new business that
he is going to enter. He says that he
noticed in the building of a founda-
tion wall for a house in Seattle
Grand Rapids Foundry Cos.
coal and wood chute, which was
familiar sight to him and made him
feel that he was somewhat at home.
They all desire to be remembered to
their Grand Rapids friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-11-08

Mrs. f. Garrison, F. j. Wood and L..
Garrison, of Thorp, who were recently
appointed executors OF the estate Of T.
Garrison. recently deceased, met in
this city the past week, and decided
with the consent of the heirs, that the
investments would be continued for
a period of three years intact, the in
tereSt tC be paid and drawn semi
annually. At the close of the three
year period the estate will probably
be equally divided as provided for in
the will.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
ALL ARE AFTER THE JAPANESE
Four or Five Departments of the
Government Get Busy With
Poachers' Cases.

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a vigorous
action will be taken by the govern
ment against the Japanese poachers
arrested on the Aleutian Islands. The
Sims report was turned over to the
departments of state, justice and treas
ury.
The state department will protest To
the Japanese government against a
continuation of the poachers' raids.
The treasury department will take pre-
ventative measures with revenue cut
tiers and the justice department will
proceed against the prisoners.
The department of commerce and Ia
Dor will get an opinion from the at
torney general as to whether schoon-
ers within the three mile limit can he
seized for piracy.
Mr. Bacon, this morning, sent a long
to the American ambassador
at Toxic detailing the circumstances
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
0. R. 8 n. GRANTS new HAY RATE
Other Interesting News from Busting
Little Weston and Immediate
Vicinity.

WESTON, Aug. 9.-The o. r. & N.
company has made a rate Of five cents
per hundred on hay from Weston to
Walla Walla, a reduction of four cents,
hundred or so cents a
ton This is substantial con-
cession to the mountain hay
men, who might otherwise have hauled
their celebrated product by team to
Walla Walla.
Mrs. w. NJ. Duncan, of Walla Walla,
is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ella
Duncan. She was a resident of Santa
Rosa, Calf, during the fearful havoc
wrought by the earthquake.
A freak chicken at Uncle William
Lieuallans place on Broad street is at
tracing some attention in the neigh
borhood Reversing the natural order,
it's legs stick upward, and it is COM
PEELED to walk on it's knees, as it were
Handicapped thusly, it is nevertheless
d lively IOWl anu scratches IOr worms
with much eagerness and ambition.
Starting at o'clock one morning
and quitting at o'clock the next eve
ming. with the usual intervals of rest,
Still brothers cut and threshed 173
acres at the B. P. Barker place on Dry
Creek. They have a 32-inch steam
power separator and used two 14-foot
headers.
j. w. Jackson, an employee of the
Blue Mountain sawmill, fell backward
off tramway Wednesday and dropped
20 feet to the ground, alighting on his
back. Mr.. Jackson was exceedingly
fortunate in escaping with no broken
bones, but his nervous system was
Jared from center to circumference
He was brought to town yesterday and
will rest up a bit. The sole mark
upon him is a confusion of the shoulder
and his nerves require attention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
SHIP so CARS OF PRUNES
Milton Growers Reaping Harvest
This Year..
APPLE CROP IS SOMEWHAT SHORT
FIRST BARTLETT PEARS OF
SEASON SHIPPED BY COM.
PANY YESTERDAY.
APPLE CROP IS SOMEWHAT SHORT

MILTON, Aug Sit is estimated
that there will be about SO cars, 10 tons
the Milton-Freewater country this fall,
which is considered only a little below
the average yield The apples will be
somewhat short, and it is doubted if
there will be more than enough to
supply the demand for Umatilla coun-
ty, although this will require a con-
siderable amount The growers are
generally we'll satisfied as they have
received good prices for berries and
other marketable stuff this season.
Vegetables are being shipped out from
the Milton and Freewater country In
large quantities, and some fruit is also
going out Tomatoes, cucumbers, beans,
cantaloupes, onions and new potatoes
are going out every day in all direc-
lions. Tomatoes and cucumbers are
being especially sought at this time
large amount of potatoes and onions
have already been shipped out by diff
ferent parties.
The S. S. Shields company shipped
the first Bartlett pears of the season
yesterday. Some early peaches have
already been shipped. The late and
best peaches will be in in about two
weeks. The grapes never looked bet
ter than this year; but very few of
them are raised in this country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
ONE BIG SWEDE LOSES HIS EAR
JostIes Fellow Countryman While
Carrying Dynamite - Terrible
Events Follow.

THE DALL.ES, Aug. 9.-Coming in
contact with two Swedes, a bunch
of powder got in its work this morning
and in consequence a badly battered
man was brought up to the hospital at
noon. His name is Gus Olson and he
was employed at the Caughren &
WoolsOn north bank camp when the
accident occurred. The rock, or rocks,
struck the left side of his head, tear
ing the ear off and MASKING his head
badly. DR.. Ferguson placed the ear
where it really ought to be, but Is not
positive of saving it. Just how the
accident occurred it is impossible to
say, since the Swede has difficulty in
mastering the English language.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
QUEER FIELD FIRE At ATHENA
When No One is Near The
Place.

ATHENA, Aug. 9.-Mystery sur
ed Tuesday morning in a pile of sack
ed barley on the Bushman place south
ed for a couple of days, was owned by
John Bell, who had the farm land
was discovered, Bert Warren and an
other man had left the pile with loads
which they were hauling to town.
When seen, the flames were just break
ing forth and advancing to the straw
stack near by.
The LaBrasch family and others
We're soon on the ground and by hard
work put out the fire in the pile of
sacks and confined the flames to the
straw stack.
Kit Wilson, who was in the party
of fire fighters, tainted from overhead
and exhaustion.
A number of sacks were badly burn
ed and the grain contained therein
charred and scorched. Luckily the
wind was not blowing, else the fire
would perhaps have burned across the
stubble and licked up other fields Of
grain.
The theory is that loose matches may
have been dropped from the pocket of
some member of the threShing crew
while at work there, and igniting,
started the blaze.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
GRIM WAR LOOMS IN DENVER
Judge Lindsay Orders Sheriff to Arm
Force to Take Guarded Ballot
Boxes.

DENVER, Aug 9.-Justice Bailey,
Of the supreme court, this morning
refused a writ of prohibition against
County Judge Lindsay, who started
the investigation of the elections of
May Is, by which the Tramway COM
pany secured a franchise worth 20
millions, it is alleged by fraud.
The investigation will proceed unless
the supreme court en- banc interferes
Judge Lindsey ordered the sheriff to
organize an armed force as strong as
necessary to take the ballot boxes from
the warehouse.
The guards there refused to allow
the sheriff to touch them yesterday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
PRINTERS BOYCOTT BOISE BEER
Typographical Union Sympathizes
With Carpenters Who Are in Row
With Brewery.

BOISE, Aug. AT the regular
meeting Sunday afternoon of the Boise
Typographical union a resolution was
passed boycotting the beer manufac-
tured by the Idaho Brewing company.
This action was taken as sympathetic
with similar resolutions passed two
weeks ago by Carpenters union No.
635, and it was given out yesterday by
several men of high standing in union
circles that at coming meetings of
other trade unions in Boise similar
resolutions will be presented and at
least in some instances passed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
Umad||a Authorities Confronted
With Puzz|ing Mystery
WHICH INVOLVES $4,000 ESTATE
EXISTENCE OF LAST WILL
BEING KEPT A SECRET FOR
THE PRESENT.

PENDLETON, Aug. 9.-The third
last will and testament of James w.
Young, who died at his home in Wes-
ton, August 25, 1905, has made it's ap-
pearance shrouded in even deeper mys-
terry than was the appearance of the
second document, which caused quite a
sensation a few months ago.
This last document was received
through the mail by the attorney for
Mrs May Young Warner, a STEP
daughter of the deceased, and who is
the principal beneficiary mentioned in
the second alleged will, and every eff
fort is being made to keep its exist
ence a secret for the present.
Charles H. Carter, of this city, is
the attorney, and although presented
with indisputable evidence that third
alleged will is in existence and in his
possession, he stoutly maintains that
that there is to his knowledge none
in existence
When Mr.. Young died leaving an
estate worth $4,000, a will was found
which was supposed to be his last and
only one. This bore the date Septem-
Der 8, 1891, named 1. E. Sailing as exec
utor and was witnessed by Joe Parkes,
of Pendleton and ]. D. Peck, of Adams
county, Washington. AS Mr.. Sailing
was dead, B. B. Hall, cashier of the
bank at Weston, was appointed exec
utor and the will was probated
Second Will Appears.
Everything went along as is usual in
such cases until a few months ago,
when Mrs May Warner, Mr.. YOung's
step daughter, who was not remember
ed to any great extent in the will ap-
peared at the bank and asked to see
the papers of the deceased. While she
was looking them over the second al
legged will was discovered among them.
Mrs. Warner maintained she had found
it there. while Mr.. Hall just as stoutly
maintained she had placed it there
while looking after the papers. This
second document named Mrs. Warner
as the principal beneficiary. She
sought to have the other will set aside
and this one probated, since it bore a
later date A mild sensation followed
and the matter is still unsettled.
Some time last week Charles H.
Carter, Mrs. Warmers attorney, came
into possession of a document bearing
a still later date and supposed to be
the will of the late James w. Young
This last instrument bears the name
of B. B. Hall and F. l.. Blair, both of
Weston, as witnesses, but further than
this very little is known concerning
the alleged will, as Mr.. Carter refuses
absolutely to say anything concerning
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
PRICE A HUMAN WONDER
Man Of Butte Sheds His Skin Once
q Year.
MEDICAL PROFESSION IS PUZZLED
PROCESS TAKES FOUR DAYS
AND MAKES HIM DEATHLY
SICK.
MEDICAL PROFESSION IS PUZZLED

One of Butte's visitors yesterday
was John H. Price, of Philipsburg, SUI
perintendent of the Gold Reef mines,
says the Evening News.
At this season of the year Mr.. Price
sheds his skin. 1t is very peculiar
piece of natures work, the cause of
which the medical profession has SO
far been unable to explain. Some years
ago, by special request, Mr.. Price
went to Chicago where eminent physi-
clans from all parts of the world wit
messed his shedding process at the in
stitute of natural sciences, but no
solution for the cause of the phenom-
enOn was reached.
The shedding of the skin of his en-
tire body is complete including the
nails on his fingers and toes, and the
process of shedding covers a period
of from three to five days.
Makes Him Sick.
At the approach of the shedding
period Mr.. Price becomes quite ill., has
high fever and the skin over his entire
body apparently dries up. AS soon as
new skin has formed underneath,
which usually requires a couple of
days, the old skin peels off and Mr..
Price feels rejuvenated with a skin
tender as that of a child. Until the
new skin hardens he is obliged to ex-
ercise considerable care to prevent it's
breaking
Since coming to Montana 80 years
or more ago, Mr.. Price has been she'd
ding his skin annually at the usual
period, which is between the 18th of
July and middle of August
On His Face.
Mr.. Price often INDUCES in a bit of
fun himself, or at least he used to. at
skim shedding time. 1t was in 1889
when he walked into Robert McDon-
AIDS saloon on Broadway, where Newt
Vaughn was tending bar, and asked if
his face was good for the drinks. When
informed that it was he called up
everybody in the house and after all
had what they wished Mr.. Price peeled
off the skin of his face and laid the
mask on the bar. Newt Vaughn saw
the joke was on him and all had an
other at the expense of the house, not
withstanding that Mr.. Price offered
to pay the bill.
Like a Glove.
Numerous other incidents might be
mentioned, among them where he
pulled the entire skin off his hand like
a glove
Wednesday Mr.. Price came in from
Gold Reef and to a reporter he stated
that he felt the shedding period COM
ing on and that he was going home
and go to bed. By this time the peel
ing off, process is on and when the
genial superintendent returns to his
duties at Gold Reef camp he will be
wearing his usual smile and brand
new skin.