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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
How He Killed His Man.

General Wheeler and a number of
swapping war stories, when Little
joe was reminded of one that he had
heard not long before. "A friend of a
veteran of the Union forces once asked
whether the latter, in his term of ser
vice in the Civil War, had ever killed
a man. The old soldier nesitated a
moment before replying. Well said
he, I think that about the only one
was a Confederate ar the first battle
of Bull Run. You see. / was footing
it in a startling way, and the "Reb"
chased me for something over a dis
lance of ten miles. Then he dropped
dead from exhaustion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
A BUSY WOMAN
Can Do the Work of 3 or if Wei
Fed.

Can Do the Work of 3 or if Wen
Fed.
An energetic young woman living just
outside of New York writes:
Il am at present doing all the house
work of dairy farm. caring for chill
dren. vegetable and flower garden, IA
large number of fowls. besides manag-
ing an extensive exchange business
through the mails and pursuing my reg
ular avocation as Il writer for several
newspapers and magazines designing
fancy work for the latter aud all the
energy and ability TO do this owe to
GrapeNuts food.
1t was not always so. and year
ago when che shock of My nursing ba
by's death utterly Frustrated me and
deranged my stomach and nerves SO
that | could not assimiIate as much as
a mOuthful of solid food. and Was II
even worse condition mentally, he
would have been rash prophet who
would have predicted that it ever would
be so.
Prior to this great grief I had suf-
fered for years with impaired digestion.
Insomnia, agonizing cramps in the
stomach, pain in the side, constipation.
and other bowel arrangements, all these
were familiar to my daily life Medi-
cines gave me no relief-nothing did.
until few months ago at a friends
suggestion, / began TO use Grape Nuts
food, aud subsequently gave up coffee
entirely and adopted Postum Food Cof-
fas at ali my meals.
To-day. | am free from all the trou-
bz,s | nave enumerated NV digestion
is Simply perfect. ! assimilate my food
without the least distress. enjoy sweet.
restful sleep, and have buoyant feel
ing of pleasure in my varied duties.
In fact, | am new woman. entirely
made over. and | repeat. ! owe it all
to Grape-Nuts and Postum Coffee,
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's reason. Read the little
bees1 The Road to MELVILLE in pkgs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
4 NecreI.

A man who had purchased fine
looking horse soon discovered that the
animal was blind, and after several
weeks he succeeded in disposing of her,
as the defect did not seem to lessen
her speed nor detract from her general
appearance. The next day the new
owner of the horse appeared.
Say, you know that mare you sold
me?' he began. shes St0ne-blind."
Il know it," replied her past owner.
with an easy air.
You didn't say anything to me about
it," said the purchaser, his face red
with anger.
We'll. you see" replied the other,
that fellow who sold her to me didn't
tell me about it, and Just concluded
that he didn't want it known"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
"PE-RU-NA WORKED
SIMPLY MARVELLOUS
Suffered Severely
With Headaches
Unable to Work.

Miss Lucy V. Mckinney, 452 Sd Ave,
Brooklyn, \. Y, writes:
For many months I suffered Sc
vereIy from headaches and pains in
the side and back, sometimes being
unable 10 attend to my daily work
II am better, now, thanks TO Pc
runa, and am as active as ever and
have no more headaches.
The way Peruna worked in my
case was simply marvellous"
We have in our files many grateful
letters from women who have suffered
with the symptoms named above Lack
OF space prevents our giving more than
one testimonial here.
1t is impossible to even approximate
the great amount of suffering which Pc
runa has relieved, or the number of
women who have been restored to health
and strength by its faithful use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
RUNNING SORES ON LINES.
Little Girls Obstinate Case of Eczema
Mother Says: "Cuticura Rem
edies a Household Standby

-H1OIAA04 OdyS+
edies Household Standby"
Last year, after having my little
girl treated by a very prominent physi-
elan for an obstinate case of eczema. 1
resorted to the Cuticura Remedies. and
was so well pleased with the almost
instantaneous relief afforded that we
discarded the physicians prescription
and relied entirely ON the Cuticura
Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura
Pills. When we commenced with the
Cuticura Remedies her feet and limbs
were covered with running sores. In
about six weeks we had her complete
~ well, and there has been no recur-
renee Of the trouble. We find that the
Cuticura Remedies are a valuable
household standby, living as we do
twelve miles from a doctor, and where
it costs from twenty to twenty-five
dollars to.come up on the mountain.
Mrs. Lizzie Vincent Thomas, Fair
mount, Walden's Ridge, Tenn, Oct. -,
1905"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Beware of 0intments for Catdrrh
that Contain MerCnrY.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
cous surfaces Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from reputa-
Bile physicians las the damage they will do
is tenfoid to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.. To-
ledo, o., contains no mercury. and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price, 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
2ueered self.

The travelling man, who had not visited
the town for year or two, seated him
self in the hotel dining room.
What has becomfe of the pretty girl
that used to wait on this tablet" he asked
unfolding his napkin and looking up with
a genial smile.
L have always waited on this table,
sir" frigidly answered the waitress, plac-
ing the bill of fare before him.
The historian deems it best to draw a
veil over the dinner that was brought to
that travelling man half an hour later
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

ened my back and
affected my kid
neys. | became very
bad. aud had 10 90
about on crutcheS.
The doctors told me
| had d case of
chronic rheumatism.
but | could not be-
.Heve them. and
finally began using
Doan's Kidney Pills
for nv kidneys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

First the kidney secretions came more
freely, then the pain left my back. /
went and got another box. and that
completed cure / have been well for
two years.
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. y. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
I.O.icHI.

Two Irishmen were digging a sewer
One of them was big. strong man
about six feet four inches in height
and the other one was little puny
man about four feet six inches. The
foreman came along to see how the
work was progressing and noticed that
one of them was doing more work than
the other.
Look here" he cried, how is it
that little Dennis Dugan, who is only
half your size. is doing nearly twice as
much work as you. Patrick"
CHANGING down to his partner. Pat
replied:
And why shouldn't he? Amt he
nearer to t?"-Philadelphia Ledger
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
ATTACKED THE HEART
Awful Neuralgia Case Cured to Stay
Cured by Or. Williams
Pink Pills

Neuralgia in any form is painful but
when it attacks the heart il is frequently
fatal Complicated with indigestion of
a form that affected the vital organ it
threatened serious consequences i'll an in
stance just reported. The case is that of
Mr.. E. l.. Graves, of Pleasanthill, La,
who tells of his trouble and cure as
follows:
81 travelled considerably, was exposed
to all kinds of weather and was irregular
i'll my sleeping and eating I suppose
this was the cause of my sickness, at
any rate, i'll May, 1905, | had got SO bad
that | was compelled to quit work and
take to my bed. l had a good doctor
and took his medicine faithfully but
grew worse. I gave up hope of getting
better and my neighbors thought ] was
surely going to die.
Il had smothering spells that it is
awful to recall. My heart f1uttered and
then seemed to cease beating. L could
not lie on my left side at all. My hands
and feet swelled and so did my face.
After reading about DR.. Williams Pink
Pills i'll a newspaper | decided to try
them and they suited my case exactly.
Before long | could see an Improvement
and after taking a few boxes | was ell
tirely cured. / am glad to make this
statement and wish it colld cause every
sufferer to try DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills do not simply
deaden pain; they cure the trouble which
causes the pain. They are guaranteed to
contain no narcotic, stimulant or opiate.
Those who take them run no danger of
forming any drug habit They act
directly on theblood and it is only through
the blood that any medicine can reach
the nerves.
DR. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
druggists or will be sept, postpaid, on
receipt of price. 90 cents per box, six
boxes for 50 so, by the DR.. Williams Med
icine Co., Schenectady, NY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
ErienfIahin'a Irihufe

Didn't the wedding go off nicely J" ex-
claimed Miss Sweetun, enthusiastically.
Yes" said Miss Tartun, except that
poor, dear Fan needn't have been quite so
prompt in making her responses. She
hadn't the slightest reason to fear that
Jack would repent and back out when she
had him actually at the altar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

What is the meaning Of alter ego'?"
asked the teacher of the beginners class
in Latin.
The other l." said the boy with the
curly hair.
Give sentence containing the
phrase
He winked his other Il
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
when the Eyes Grow Dim.

When a man begins to hold off his
newspaper at arms length like he was
afraid it would bite him it is a sign
that he has started down the western
slope and that the afternoon sun is
shining in his eyes-Jewell (Kan) Re
publican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
AtOHiug for His np07ifeness.

The man at the desk was writing let
ter.
Wont you quit looking over my shout
der and take a chair" he said. turning
around and smiling at the caller. Par
don my lack of manners in not asking
you to do it sooner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Not quite sure About II.

Mrs. Highmus (making call)-I
should think you would find social sec
retary'' a convenience.
Mrs. Gaswell-Ye-es, but where would
we find room for it? Our apartments
are as full of furniture already as they
can stick
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Apropos of Legal Murder Bill.

Apropos of Legal Murder Bill.
Fathers got conniption fits,
Put him out of pain:
Mothers almost lost her wits
From the fearful strain.
Doctor, can you hesitate:
Strychnine' yonder on the plate.
Baby's yelling with his teeth,
Poor, dear, little creature!
One above and one beneath,
Twisting every feature.
When his mouth he opens wide,
Give him the cyanide.
Fanny's had an awful blow,
Her engagements broken;
Can you see her suffer so?
Not a word she's spoken.
Rough-on-rats is painful, yet
1t will help her 20 forget.
Uncle Thomas has the govt,
Feet and legs are swelling;
Cannot sleep or move about
Hark You hear him yelling?
We, his heirs, have II agreed
From his pain hc must be freed.
Saturday Evening Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Mrs. Pinkharn's Standing Invitation.

Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited to promptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. All letters are received,
opened, read and answered by women
only. A woman can freely talk of her
private illness TO a woman thus has
been established the eternal confidence
between Mrs. Pinkham and the women
of America which has never been
broken. Out of the vast volume of
experience which she has to draw from,
it is more than possible that she has
gained the very knowledge that will
help your case. She asks nothing in
return except your goodwill and her
advice has relieved thousands Surely
any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish
If she does not take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance.
If you are i'll, don't hesitate to get
bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound at once, and write Mrs. Pink
ham. Lynn. Mass, for special advice.
When a medicine has been successful
in restoring to health so many women,
you cannot well say, without trying it,
al do not believe it will help me-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Making 1t Easy for Her

In compliance with a pressing invita-
ton the young woman seated herself at
the aiano.
= III mustn't mind it. Miss Pink
plank" said Mrs. Sliptung. If the dog
begins TO howl as soon as he hears you.
He always acts that way when the girl /;
start the graphophone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
CAN'T STRAIGHTEN UP.

Kidney Trouble Causes Weak Backs
and 81 Multitude of Pains and
Aches
Col r. 5. Harrison, Deputy Marshal.
116 Common st, Lake Charles. La,
says: a kick from horse first weak
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

Among the allegations of cruelty made
by an English husband, who wants a
separation, is that his wife makes him
wear gloves at breakfast
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

suffer in silence and drift along from
bad to worse, knowing full well that
they ought to have immediate assist
ance, but natural modesty impels
them to shrink from exposing them
selves to the questions and probable
examinations of even their family
physician. 1t is unnecessary. Without
money or price you can consult wo-
man whose knowledge from actual ex-
perience is great.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
A Really Great Man.

A tribute to his life let's pay,
Twas simple and exact.
He hadn't very much to say
And realized the fact.
Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

Patrons of the public library of the
District of Columbia took out one hun
bred and twenty-seven books last year
for every hundred the year before, but
fact as it stands is not significant. One
must know also what part of the fiction
that decreased in popularity was poor
fiction, and how many of the serious"
books were really serious. Fiction as
such is neither more nor less valuable
than other books. But if we assume
an equal average value for all kinds of
books, the tendency to read fewer
''story books and more books of other
kinds is good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Finely ChiSeled.

Miss Deery-Don't you think Harry
has the profile of a Greek statue?
Miss Jellers-Yes; it's particularly no
ticeable in his cheek.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ea
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures Corns. Bunions, Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Gallons Aching, Sweating feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all
Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted,
lie Roy ~ Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

When a horticulturist perfects a ST.
900 carnation hereafter he will imme-
diately mail copy of it to the librarian
of Congress and copyright it, if a bill
becomes a law. The bill was intro
duced by Representative Allen of Maine
and has the support of many nursery
men. 1t is designed to protect those
who devote their energy and talents to
have it taken from them by any one
who cares to raise the plant. Opposi
ton is expected, it IS said. from nur-
serymen and florists who are actuated
by purely commercial motives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

\ person can now go from New York
10 Seattle. on Puget sound. in four days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26
Gould She Have Meant 1t:

Jack (as the clock struck ID ought
to be goin'.
Fan-Aw, 90 on
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

Under the direction of COMMITTEES
Maine is chairman, an investigation of
the department of agriculture has been
begun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

Many persons believe that the S50,-
COO a year the President gets as a sal
airy is the total of his official income.
This is not so. He is given $4,000 in
addition to his salary 10 pay his sub
ordinates and clerks. His private
secretary is paid $3.50. his assistant
private secretary $3.50. his stenog
rapher 1900, five messengers (each)
81, 200, a steward $500, two doorkeep-
ers (each) 81 200, four other clerks at
good salaries, ranging from $500 to
$500; one telegraph operator, two
ushers. 81, 200 and S1,400; night ush-
er, $1,000; a Waterman, $500, and a
man who takes care of the fires, who
receives 1854 a year. In addition TO
this there is given him $4,000 for Incl
dental expenses, such as stationery,
carpets and the care of the preSiden-
tial stables. And under another head
ing there is given him nearly $4,000
more. Of this $4,000 is for repairs
and refurnishing the White House, 81,
500 is for fuel, $1,000 is for the green
house, $4,000 is for gas, matches and
the stable. The White House all told
coses the country in connection with
the President considerably over 1925
600 year. The PRESIDENT is also we'll
to do in his own right, having inherited
a competence from his father. Add to
this the royalties he has received from
l,iSs AnnI-c hic
zine wOsk, and it will be seen that the
expense incident to the marriage of
Miss Alice will by no means pinch the
purse of the house of Roosevelt
Few persons who. on visits to the
House of Representatives, see Mrs.
Henry \. Couden, wife of the blind
chaplain, failed to be impressed by her
gentleness and dignity. With unfailing
fidelity, she accompanies. her husband
to the door of the House, and after re-
signing him into the hands of a page,
she waits in the lobby until the end of
his prayer Then she accompanies him
home. Mr. Couden seldom fingers in
the House after his prayer e finished,
but few of the legislators, from the
speaker down to the youngest recruit,
fail to salute him and his gentle little
wife. Mrs. Couden resembles a ORES
den figure, IN her Powered silk and old
fashioned bonnet. She cares not for
changing styles, but year after year she
wears simple gown of sillt, with Il
black bonnet tied under the chin with
Powered ribbons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

The Association of State Railway
Commissioners While in session at
Washington set the seal Of its approval
upon the pending Hepburn rate bill,
provided it has an adequate court re-
view amendment. 1t was said that
the greatest danger was from rate dis
ordinations and not from high rates
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

In a letter written to prominent pot
terry manufacturers of Ohio. Speaker
Cannon is quoted as saying that while
there will be no tariff revision by this
Congress, lit goes without saying that
the desire for change which exists in
the common mind will drive the Re
publicans. if continued in power, to
tariff revision lie says that he does
not want it, but that it will come in
the not distant future
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

Secretary of War Taft explained to
the Senate military affairs committee
how. on the Presidents order. the mile
age and expense account had been al
lowed for Gen. Woods trip from Ma
Mia to Boston last summer TO under.
go a surgical operation, the amount
being $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

At conference with the members
of the Keep commission, President
Roosevelt said that he was not salts
fed with being told how bad things
are in any department., but that he
wanted suggestions of ways to better
them. He would value their reports
largely as they should not call for leg
iSlation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

Inspired by the recent exposure of
social ills prevailing at the national
capital by the Committee of the Ma
tionai Conference of Charities and
Corrections. both houses o. Congress
have passed the bill creating Juvenile
court for the District of Columbia and
also the family deSertion measure The
Senate has passed the compulsory edu-
cation bill and the prevention of child
labor is under consideration in COM
mittee of both houses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-26

The bill placing the control of all
quarantine stations under the Secre-
tary of the Treasury was passed by
the House, 202 to Pc. This is the re-
suit of the clashes OF authority that
have occurred n the South between
different State and local guarantees
during the yellow Fever epidemic. It
provides that every interstate common
carrier shall receive and carry through
any State or Territory passengers,
freight or baggage which has been
properly inspected by the marine hos
pital service.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-12-22
B0laTth-WiIkinS.

The wedding of Miss Hattie VIII
kins, daughter of Mr.. and Mr.. ard
Mrs. John B. Wilkins. Of this city
10 Mr.. Harry ID. Bozarth. OF New
Jersey. formerly Of Williamsburg
was celebrated Wednesday afternoo
at the home of the brides parent:
The ceremony was performed b
Rev. Daniel 7. Merritt Of the Metl
odist church. in his usual impressiv,
manner. L was a quiet home wee
ding. only relatives and few int
mate friends Of the conuactir
parties being present.
Miss Rose Hermann, OF Newpo:
News was maid Of honor. and tn
groomsman. was Mr.. J II. Bozartl
Of Ellwood. n. J. After the CO.
mony the young couple received tt
congratulations OF the guests. and ;
| S O'Clock left for Washington. Dc
Trenton. n. J., New York City an
| Egg Harbor City. \. -. which Ia
ter place Will be their home.
Both bride and groom are wC
known and popular in WILLIAMSBURG
and The Gazette joins their hosts
friends in bidding them god-spe,
through life.