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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
BICYCLING
ROOT AND FOCLER
 TEAM-UP AGAIN
Winners of Last Years Long Six. Day Cycle Race Will be To-
 ge'her This Season.

The famous Little Old New York Team" Root and Gogler, winners ot last years international six-day bi- cycle race at Madison Square Garden. have again teamed up and will make another bid this year for the big cy- cling prize when the pistol shot sends of the bunch of champions from ev- cry country on the night of Decem- Der 9.
 Eddie Root can truthfully be called the six-day champion of the world, as for the past two years he demon strated his superiority at this style of racing by winning in 1904 with Otto Dorlon and turning the same trick last with Joe Fogler He and Fogler have been training for the contest for some weeks--even before their entry was accepted-as they received quiet tip to the effect that this seasons crop of riders will be about as dangerous a bunch as ever started in the long week grind
 The Root-Fogler team will be able to start on the journey with plenty of confidence, as they are very popu- lar and will have no end of "rooters" to cheer them up. Root has already stated, and makes no secret of the fact, that he is going to jump his field the very first day of the race and gain lap. He claims that he and Fogler will be strong enough to hold 1t if they can once get away from the other riders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
ELMER THOMPSON HURT. Big Waterbury Boy Injured in Pac
 tice Yesterday.

Ithaca. \. Y.. Nov 22.-Elmer Thompson. Corneil's big guard. hurt his leg in preliminary practice yester- day afternoon and was forced to re tire to the clubhouse. Thompson was one Of the line men who were working under Coach Lueder engaged in charging each other. In one of the mIx-ups some one banged into his knee and hurt it so he could no longer play. lt is feared that the injury is serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
B0NEFANT HEARD FROM. New Britain Grappler Will Wrestle
 Hartford Giant.

Philip Bonefant of New Britain is out with card in which he says he will bet S100 that Charles Olsen. the Hartford giant, cannot throw him twice in fifteen minutes. He says Olsen ought to do the trick as he weighs fifty pounds more. Manager Anderson said that he would like to make a match between the two men and if the New Britain wrestler wouldn't meet Olsen he had man of Bonefant's weight that would trim him. Hjalmar Lundin said he was all ready to wrestle Carl Pons at Graeco-Roman or any other style.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
PAUL DASHIELL OUT.
Quits the Intercollegiate Football
 Rules Committee.

Annapolis. Md. Nov 22.-It has become known here that Professor Paul J. Dashiell, head coach of the Naval Academy football team, has severed his connection with the American intercollegiate football rules committee. of which he has for a number of years been chairman. Professor Dashiell was recently pro- noted to full professorship at the Naval academy. with the rank of lieutenant. and 1t is understood that hereafter he will devote his entire time to his academic and sporting work at the academy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
PRINCE BEAT PENCE.

Elizabeth. N. l.. Nov 22.-A six round lightweight fight between Sam Prince. colored. of Newark. and sam Pence of Bayonne. was fought last night In the rear of hotel in Rich mond Valley. Prince won In the last round by knocking Pence out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
FIGHT PROMOTER ARRESTED.

Grand Rapids. Mich 2-Frank Lynch of this city. wbo promoted the boxing match between Nike Ward snd Harry Lewis. in which wsri met his death bere last Thursday night. was arrested yesfcr,iay on a warrant charging him with making an agreement to promote . prfxefgkf He v.s arraIxnesf before roiic. Judre Hess and pleaded not guilty He vas he'd under tlono bonds 10 ap- pear for exsminstso1 n necrmSer q The coroaerTs jury which Investigated the death of Ward returned yer dIct Saturday. finding fhst Ward came te his death -rhrouxh fan ss she re<ust of . biov struck hy Harry Lewis Cpessernsna vhiie enesErd h a prixefehf-
 The vrriLcs s.y. thss blsne should h> I<sf upoa the prur,oters sni shss- tors of tf~ frff ss fuily ss upra the pr4ncfpeis fhems<lves Afser tke rr~ furn of fbe ver1fcf varFanf v.s ~ oDe1 fw fnR ar1xgf of Leu1s- u1s hns bp0 n cn1p1y s1nce f1e oJ1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
TWELVE ROUND DRAW.

New Castle, Pa. Nov 22.-Before 2.OOO people here last night Larry Temple. colored. and Tony Capine. an Italian of Chicago. fought twelve vi- clous rounds to q draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
TEN ROUND DRAW

New Haven. Nov 2 Jeff OConnell. the English bantamweight champion. made his American debut here last night, boxing Bunny Ford. the Con. necticut champion, to a ten-round draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
HARRY LEWIS TO QUIT RING.

New York. Nov 2-Harry Lewis Is coming to New York in q few days. and If he lives up to his present deter. imitation will never be seen in another scrap. not even one of the Philadel- phia six-round affairs.
 The result of Mike Wards unfortu- nate death may be the closing Q: two or three states besides Michigan. so far as the boxers are concerned It Is reported that Governor Hsnly. of In diana. will soon put up the bars. and this. of course. would queer the game at Indianapolis. While the Ind.anapo- us game only benefits a few chosen favorites Of certain people. who are never allowed to lose decisions down there. every town knocked out of box- ing circuits hurts the sport. while the closeup contagion Is always likely to extend indefinitely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
TARS BOXED WELL.

Boston. Nov 22.-Naval officers with their wives. saw some fine box ing among the tars in the Charleston yard last night. The mills were held on the forecastle deck of the battle- ship New Jersey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
Upholstery Department

Exceptional offerings are now be- ing made. Our stock is most com plete with the latest ideas, things ar tistic for Furniture Covering, Dainty { Laces Curtains, POrtieres, which add cheerful touch and lend warmth during winter evenings. A few sug- gestions:
 French Silk Gobelin Tapestry for furniture covering.
 Value $2.50, special at $1.75 yd Value $3.50, special at $2.50 a yd FURNITURE REUPH0LSTERED. Now is the time to have your fur niture reupholstered for the holiday season. First class workmanship cannot be done in a rush. Therefore We advise you to give up your work early. Our workmanship is the best and our prices reasonable.
 FULL LENGTH LACE CURTAINS. Dainty Curtains made on the best grade cable net, trimmed with Cluny lace. some with Marie Antoinette lace. both styles in white and Ara bian color. The patterns we show are controlled by us for this city and our assortment is not only the largest but the best shown hereabouts.
 $500, $3.5O and $4.00 a pair REAL ARABIAN LACE CURTAINS. An exceptional value in French Arabian Curtain is offered; there's about 35 all told, and as the importer could not duplicate, we got all he had for less than regular price. Two styles only.
 Value $6.00, special $500 pair
 Value $7.50, special $6.50 pair
 P0RTIERES $500 A PAIR.
 Full mercerized Amure Portieres, in red, green, olive and brokn, fin- ished with fringe top and bottom. Value $500, special $500 a pair
 NEW PILLOW TOPS.
 Pillow Tops of cotton tapestry, sa- tin, silk, velour and damask are here in such bewildering variety as to almost beggar description.
 Tapestry Pillow Tops 25c each
 soc each French Tapestry Pillow Tops,
 soc each Satin Pillow Tops in floral and Oriental designs, 75c each Pillow Circles, 3 yards long, with large tassles on ends. 25c each Pillow Circles. the best pillow girdle ever sold for soc, all col ors. 3 yards long, large tassles with beehive head and run.
 soc each Uncovered Pillows-Silk floss pill lows that are full and plump and with lumpy, covered with fine grade of muslin so the fill- ing will not shed.
 IS in, 20 in, 22 in, 24 in, 26 in 22c, 35c, 45c 55c. Csc
 ROPE PORTIERES. Heavy chenille cord with graceful overdrapery $500 each FURNITURE REUPHOLSTERED, Five piece Parlor Suit Reuphol- stered, worth $35. For $24.75 Orders taken during this week we will reupholster a regular 5-piece Parlor Suits with a good grade of Gobelin Tapestry. yards allowed, | supply new gimp and cord and make over equal to the best custom work.  o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
z

Linen Sale Includes Everything in Linens for the Thanks
 giving Table.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
CUTLERY.

We have recently increased our stock of knives and rasors % that ws now carry the largest line in the city. Extra fine quality knives, Soc. 7sc, e1.00 and e1.50.
 Rasors. s1.oo. S1.5o, $500. e3.s0, s3.00 and e3.50.
 Star Safety Rasors. 91.50, e1.Sg. s425. Gillette Safety Raxorz. eS. Hunting Knives, 75c S1.00 aad e1.50.
 The E. H. TOVLE co. 25 West Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
SWEATERS.

The very best high grade all wool Sweaters which are to be found only in the leading sporting goods storss in the country are sold by us. Roll Collar Sweaters and also V neek Sweaters are carried in stock. We also carry Golf Sweaters in gray and white. Prices $500 to $500. Call and examine them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22

GUNS.
 If you are thinking of purchasing a gun or hunting clothing, call and let us show you our line-everything is the very best at prices that ars right. Guns $500 to 380.00. Sold on the Easy Payment plan. We also carry large line of revolvers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
Buy a MONOGRAPH
 for CHRISTMAS.

You can easily afford to own . Talking Machine on our easy term plan. Let us explain our system to you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22

Over 1t4 styles of Rubber Foot wear in stock Wholesale and retail. All dealers supplied at factory prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-01
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT

Resolutions adopted by the Mystic
Workers of the World on the death
Of nrs. n Sundet-
WHEREAS; 1t has pleased the great
divine ruler of the universe in his
infinite wisdom, 10 remove from our
midst, our worthy and esteemed
sister, Mrs. Sundet.
WHEREAS: The relation held during
a busy life, by her, with the members
of this order, makes it lifting that we
record our ppreciatiOn of her, and
our sympathy for the family she has
left behind.
THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED; That
the interest exercised by her in our
lodge work be held in grateful
remembrance.
RESOLVED: That the removal Of
this wife, mother and friend leaves a
vacancy and shadow that will be
deeply realized by the members of
this order. 81
RESOLVED; That we the members
OF The Mystic Workers Of the World
extend to the bereayed family oul
deepest sympathy IN this time of
their affiictiOn.
RESOLVED: That our charter be
dTaped in mourning for thirty days
and that these resolutions be spread
upon the records of the order and a
&C " be sent To the bereaped family.
o. E. NICHOLSON.
w. L. BoYCE.
w. Fl. BARNES.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-01
RURAL ROUTES INSPECTED

The department has taken up the
inspection of the rural mail routes.
There are many of these that are not
paying. and the officials are deter
mined TO either improve them, or TO
discontinue them. The following is
what Fourth Assistant DeGraw of the
department had TO say of the matter:
"The inspection of the service
which has been instituted is with a
view to ascertaining the cause for any
adverse conditions which may exist
and The possibility of removing such
conditions In discovering that there
is lack of patronage on given route
consideration is given, first, TO the
possibility Of increasing the interest
in the service on the route: second. to
the possibility Of rearranging the
route so as TO increase the patronage;
third, to the possibility of establishing
every other day service in lieu OF daily
service, and last, TO its SdiScOntinuance
where the conditions are such that
the expenditure involved in the oper-
alton of the route is unwarranted.
The department feels that the average
rural route should handle 5000 pieces
of mail per month, with possible
minimum of 1000
All of the routes from this city, we
| understand. carry much more mail
than 1000 pieces per month, but pa
irons of the routes should not allow
this fact to make them grow careless
in the manner in which they t.lelg
their route along. Last fall Post
master Fontaine went over the
several routes to see that they were
IN good shape. This is the proper
spirit for the pathmasters and Others
to haye.-that of doing all they can tC
improve the condition of the service,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-01
MAY HAVE MORE
RURAL ROUTES
Rural Route Agent Looks Over
Proposed Route. Also Gives Di.
rections For Care Of Same.

Fl. j. Ormsby, U. S. rural agent, was
in the city two days of the past week
and went over the proposed rural route
running east, and which will be
known as route number seven, II the
application now before the Depart
ment is granted. On account OF the
recent heavy fall of snow. and some
roads being almost impassable, he in
formed the local postmaster that he
would delay making report on the
matter till some time in May, when
the condition of the road and the
country would be such that he could
form better opinion as to whether
the contemplated route would be
successful one or an Improbable one.
While here he corroborated Postmas-
ter Fontaine's position in regard to sll
routes and service thereon that ell
parties desiring the service must CON-
ply with these regulations: hrst, that
regulation post Office box, approved
by the government, must be placed by
the roadside upon suitable post, for
the reception of mail; second, that Ia
all kinds of weather the roadway must
be kept open, snow Shovelled away,
ETC., in the vicinity of the box, SO
that the carrier may deposit the mall
therein without dismountiHg from his
wagon: third, that pathmasters in ell
districts where the service is installed
must keep the roads in good condition
so that the rural carrier can travel the
same at all times. II these provisions
are not complied with, the carrier Is
not obliged tC give service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-01
LIFTS ONE CAR ON
4 TOP OF ANOTHER
Curious Effect OF a Train s
Running Into Another

During the dense fog of Thursday
night. which was of sufficient thick
ness TO completely screen any OBJ
struction TO the track, the west bound
freight on The Green Bay & Western
road ran into the rear of an extra on
the same roads 10 the yards here, and
the cabOose OF the extra was lifted
onto the top of the car ahead of it.
AS soon as the weight OF the caboose
settled down upon the roof of the car
upon which it had been deposited its
weight caused it to crash through and
settle clear down to the flooring Of the
under car. In this shape it was pulled
onto side track, and the line was
clear for the late train.
Conductor Ben Sleighter, of the
extra, which usually arrives in Grand
Rapids at about half past six O'Clock,
came in at that time Thursday, and
leaving his train upon the main track
near the coal sheds, directed his
engineer, Frank Buttrick to put his
engine in the round house. He left
the train upon the track for the yard
master TO dispose of, but apparently
left no lights and when the west
bound regular freight came along a
short time after, the fog was SO dense
that the obstrucBing train was not
seen till the regular train was within
a rod of it. Engineer Arthur Coppin
put on the brakes, but to no avail.
The caboose was raised upon the pilot
of the engine, and lifted in such way
as to set IL onto the top of the fan
ging car ahead of it, after which it
settled through to the roof of the
tianger, completely telescoping the
two. The pilot Of the engine was
entirely demolished.
None Of the train crew were injured.
and yardmen succeeded in pulling the
fianger with it's unusual load onto a
side track in time for the regular
passenger train, which is due at half
past nine O'Clock, to pass in safety.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-01

making fine road. 1t is a great
town for automobiles and bicycles,
and no finer drives can be found,
The timber in this country is pine,
and the soil, which is unfertile
white sand, is covered with palm
brake.
Byscome bay is 5 miles wide and
As miles long; the shores are gen.
orally low and swampy. Boats
leave here for Key West and Cuba
nearly every day. The water is
now deep in the bay, but govern
ment dredge keeps channel to the
ocean clear all the while. Miami
is quite a 6sherman's town, and the
Spanish mackerel and king fish
that are caught are fine eating;
most of the fishing is done out in
the deeper water.
While in a book store here Sat
urday, man with full beard &C
costed me and asked if | knew
him. Upon my saying no, he in
formed me that he was Corydon
Purdy. He was on his way to
Cuba, and spent Saturday and
Sunday with him. Again, while l
was at the depot one day, the Chi
cago Democratic club came in on
a train, bound for Cuba. Who
should l see but Claus Johnson,
one of the Kily boys, and a mar
ried sister of his, Mrs. Douglas.
We were very happily surprised to
locate our old Grand Rapids
friends so far from home.
This town has population of
5000, of which three fourths are
white. On New Years Day we
visited Kirk Monroe, down the
coast, He used to live in Grant
county, Wisconsin, and was glad
to see us. Hoping this will find
you and my Wood county friends
well and happy, am as ever,
Miami, Florida. NORMAN GERARD.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-01
KILLED BY TRAIN
AT MILLADORE
Joseph Tic, OF Milladore, Man
gled by Midnight Train. Dies
When Found.

Mangled and bruised by d midnight
ucar MiIladore, Joseph Tic, a farmer
living near that place, lived through
the rest Of the night, and expired
within hall an hour after he was
found the next morning by rescue
parties sent out after him. He was
just able to move when the party
came within sight OF him, but the
cold and exposure proved too much for
his wounded condition.
On Thursday morning, Mr.. Allen.
nelghbOr started across the tracks to
where he kept his horses in an old
charcoal kiln. When ON the track he
found Il mans foot, and Immediately
started for The depot, a mile and
quarter away, with the news. The
Central depot agent, Mr.. Pinhey,
directed the section crew at his
station and at Sherry TO go out and
look for the man from whom the foot
had been severed. When within d
nile and quarter OF Milladore, the
Sherry crew found Mr.. Tic lying on
the north side of the track, and about
l20 feet east Of the highway crossing.
lie was Immediately put upon the
hand car, when it was seen that he
was still alive, aud hastily taken to
tile village station. Here he died be-
fore medical aid could be called.
Justice OF the Peace A. K. Gebert
notified District Attorney Theodore
BraZeau OF this city, who advised an
Inquest, which was duly held by the
justice. Al the inquest it developed
that Mr. Tic had come into The
village for some harness repairs and
hdd left for home on foot at about
twelve O'Clock at night, leaving his
companions in John SOdOmas saloon.
lie was undoubtedly struck on The
railroad crossing by the east bound
Train at about two o'clock. and lay
beside the track till morning, and the
exposure proved too much for his
iteDle cOnululOn,
Joseph Tic was born in Bohemin A.
years ago, and leaves widow and two
children, Joseph and Arthur Tic,
with one step son, William Ryan. He
was member in good standing in the
Modern Woodmen Of America, and
tie inquest was held at the Woodmen
hall, The funeral was held Saturday
morning. interment 5eing made in
the Catholic cemetery. He was a
farmer by occupation, living one anC
aquarter miles west of the village OF
Milladore
The corOner'S Jury that brought il
the verdict that, said Joseph Til
came 10 his death 10y being struck by
Wisconsin Central train, east bound
at crossing one and one fourth mile,
west of this village" was befor,
Justice Gebert, and made up of: A. j
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-01
WAKE UP


Monday noon several young
men were discussing the question
as to where one could secure a
boat for next summer, or where
one could have one made. One
remarked that he wished there
would be boat maker come to
Grand Rapids. Yet since last fall
two young men in this city have
been in the boat making business,
and since theS first of the year,
have made three boats complete,
and are working on another.
The two we have in mind are
Demeroux and Mason. in the build
ing across the street from Baum
gartner's laundry. The young
men claim to be able to make a
boat according to any design the
future owner wishes, yet those
discussing the boat question were
wishing for boat builders! We
should wake up and get acquaint-
ed with our city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-01
FREE DELIVERY SERVICE
IN GRAND RAP|DSNOW
-Four Carriers ofthe City's Mail Make
Their First Trips Today,
and Free Delivery
Has Come

Today February first 1906 marks important miepost
the history of the development of Grand Rapids Today for the
first time free delivery of mails accomplished by the four
chosen from list of who recently took the
here and despite the contrary predictions of the
eoakers the service has here and Though the
delivery little awkward at first and took little
than will later made successfully and without hitch
Renn had charge of number south of Oak
the sde George Otto had charge of number
north OF Oak the side Otto Mkeson had charge
of number three south of Grand Ave the side and
Lyon delivered number four north of Grand Ave
the side With the four being taken of in fine
shape Grand Rapids well be proud Of its post Office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-01

La Fayette Porter, a resident
of the fourth ward, sold his resi-
dence last week to ]. H. Landry,
the harness maker on the west
side. The consideration is pri-
vate, and Mr.. Porter has the
right to continue occupancy OF
the property till May. We un-
derstand that Mr.. Porter will
buy another property somewhere
in the city.