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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20
q. W. PERKINS RIDES IN A.
AUr0.H0TEL.
j. Pierpont Morgan's Partner Has a
Remarkable Touring Car
Cost $4,000


People who drop into Sherry's for
afternoon tea nowadays are likely to
stop at the door TO peep into n much
1a,..ed-about automobile which is often
standing there. 1t Is the rolling pal
ace, or more accurately, the spinning
private hotel Of George w. Perkins
former vice-preSidcnt Of the New York
Life Insurance Company and partner
of J. pierpOnt Morgan.
Great wealth and lie IAsire to apply
ii 10 luxury in travel ms we'll as keen
zest in the game Of Outshlning ones
friends have produced some remark
able touring cars. but this big creation
from Mr.. Perkins idea cClipSes them
all. The man whose testimony at the
Legislative investigation made II sensa-
ton has not spared expense In realiZ-
ing his ideal Of Il conveyance that should
take the place Of the private railway
car. And this purpose it serves for
himself and family.
Ii cost S23 900. The builders OF the
coach are Frederick X. Wood IL Co.. Of
NO. 2l9 West Nineteenth street. The
cbassis-thc ,ruck aud running gear
was made in France. 1t required three
months 10 complete il, much Of the
time being spent upon the interior, just
as workmcn continue long within Il
mansion after the walls and roof are
finished.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20
"souveuirs" stolen From Hotels.

The average high-CloSs hotel In New
York Is said To lose $1,000 year
from the practice 10y It's guests of the
arts of spoilaton. There are many
elegant ladies who carry from the
tables the salt shakers that charm
them. or any small article of table fur
niturc that arouses their csthetc ad-
miration. The great transatlantic
liners are also sufferers from the beat
tiful and often cultivated grafters. II
is generally an easy matter to arrange.
A tin TO the waiter. who suddenly be.
comes blind. and my lady is Of in tri
umph with her spoil.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20
Para. Again in Vogue.

During the past several seasons the
athletic fad was responsible for a
marked slump in the demand for para
soils. Milady OF physical culture bent
eschewed the parasOl at the beaches
excepting when on dress parade. 1t
would appear that reaction had set in
this year, however, as the volume of
orders already booked in opening bills
is expected to eclipse the high water
trade record.
a decided preference is manifested
for white sunshades. Metal and ivory
handles are in significant evidence Oh
the more expensive kinds.-New York
Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20
WHAT NaKES sap ASCEND II.
IaE;S2

The mechanism OF the ascent Of wa
ter from the roots Of plants 10 the top.
most leaves has long been one Of the
ycXed problems OF botany. Some Of
the suggested and partially received
explanation. satisfy everybody. and
many botanists are content to confess
ignorance. I'm a communication to Sci
cnce July 22l, Professor George Mac
loskic, Of Princeton, suggests still an
other theory. which ae is confident
solves thc problem. According 10 him,
the water, 50 intermlnGlcd with air
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20
Pm, Away the North pclc.

we are getting rather tired Of the
rjortn Pole. Il has been overdone.
Every man who wants TO be a hero
and break into print trots of to dis
cover the North Pole, and comes back
ofterward aud tells us how and why he
failed. and will we make up purse 10
send him again2 Sure 10 find II this
hime. II is getting to be nuisance.
let the old pole alone. Nobody wants
st anyway. .-TiIiamook Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20

New YORK Ciry.-Ihe variations ..
the blouse waist appear to know no
end, and each one comes with a fresh
attraction that makes ii desirable. if
not irresistible. illustrated is an ex-
ceedingly charming and dainty exam
pie that is made Of Shantung in the
natural color, the yoke and cuffs being
of cream cOlOred lace, while the trim
ming is of brown velvet ribbon. plain
and embroidered. The color comb!na-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20
with wide Shnnlhers

An occasional shirt waist j. cut with
very wide ShoulderS-So wide. in fact.
that they extend way over onto the up
per arm. ON some OF them the wide
shoulder line i got ny 'he clever cut
ting OF little shaped pieces. which stick
out very much Ike eplulets. and give
n little military touch ID the shirt
waist. which j. vesy pretty IN linen.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20
Xylen duct
(dIudrumrnutlc)

us very near the solution OF this in
veterate problem; but botanists seem
agreed TO halt az The last step, await
Ing some occult signal from the ply
sicists. The old toy OF the 'hydrosta,ic
paradox ought TO teach them that wa
ter pressed upward 10y the atmosphere
has no divine right TO call n halt az
1898 centime.ers One fluid may suu-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20
M,irhinr Acor.sn-iea.

Il Is to be a fad the coming season
to wear sets of accessories that match,
Thus a lowered parasol will be &C.
companied by a lowered bodice girdle
the hat corresponding In color at least
the color idea again manifested in the
pretty stockings that are sure g I've
in evidence with short skirts. and the
pump style of low shoes which i to be
worn.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20

bubbles rs tJ form light foam, Is
supported by atmospheric pressure,
while 1t moves upward by dinLsing
through the porous "scp'a" or parti-
tons with which the ducts are filled.
Says the writer:
Recent discoveries ny NcSQuc and
II. Il. Iceland ana others nave brought
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20

they reach the flnll directing prisms
These retlcctorS, o. shades. are made of
pressed glass and in single piece
Philadelphia Record.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20

! pittsburg millionaire is said 4
spend vast sums every year trying io
train skittiSh horses.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20
Not Welcome Otherwise.

Gerald declare. it's raining.
Geraldine-Take fathers umbrella:
then he will be glad 90 have you cal
agaiu.-New York Sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-20

They are going to huild a twenty
four story Skyscrape. in Pittsburg
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13
WILL HOLD BIG RALLY
Mass Meeting Will be Called in
February to Discuss the Mat.
ter Of Organizing Y. N. c. A.

| A big rally will be held in this city
the first week in February to discuss
the formation of a Young Mems
Christian Associa ton.
This announcement comes to Ear
Pease, cashier of th First National
bank, who is the corresponding mem
Der of the association in this section
of Wisconsin, and is the result of the
agitation of number of young men
who recently met for the purpose of
forming an association for self ad-
vancement. The information given
above was contained in a letter re-
ceived by Mr.. Pease from the assis-
tant-state secretary of the associa-
tion.
The organization of such a society
would be a great and lasting benefit
to the young men of this city. While
the requirements for such an associa-
tion may be large, yet, Grand Rapids
is enterprising and public spirited
enough to back up the efforts OF those
young men who are working for so
good an end The influence on the
young men of the community morally,
spiritually, physically and mentally,
would more than warrant the earnest
cooperation of every business man in
the city, and it is to be hoped that
all of the citizens will be found mot
wanting" when the time comes to
act in this matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The Lincoln Debating Society helC
special meeting Monday night. A
constitution as reported by the com
mittee was adopted. and the following
officers elected: Pres. Rowland Love
Vice Pres. Burt Choose; Sec. Lloyo
Miller: Treas. Mel Dolan: Censor
Dennis Corcoran.
Lawrence Marcoux has enrolled iu
the school.
Tuesday morning Mr.. Youker read
us short cutting from "The
Cigaritist" by Albert Hubbard.
Wednesday morning Mi& Sabin, of
Downer College, gave US very inter-
esting talk on the seemingly drudgery
and wastefullneSs Of some high school
work.
Mrs. McRea, landscape architect
for the st. Paul railroad, gave US a
few suggestions Wednesday just be-
fore noon intermission, as to how we
codld beautify our city.
The girls Of the JUNIOR and senior
classes met Wednesday night and
organized Literary society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13
A VERY POPULAR
ENTERTAINMENT
Eva Bartlett Macy Company
Charmed a Large Audience
Friday Night.

Ii there was any doubt in the mind
of a single person who attended the
second number on the popular course
of entertainments given at the
Methodist church, that the Eva Bart
lett Macy Company would not
measure up to the standard set by
the first company, it was dispelled
with the first number on the pro-
gram. The house was crowded, as
prophesied, by a large and apprecia-
tive audience, and the repeated en-
coring of the artists who participat ted,
was evidence sufficient of the great
pleasure the people in attendance
were enjoying.
Miss Macey's work was clever and
finished, and it may be truthfu1ly
said of her that she is star already
in the first magnitude. Her reputa-
tion as a polished entertainer is
national, and it may be said that
there was no time that she failed in
holding her audience spell-bound.
The talented harpist, Fl. J. Will
Jams, was the winner in the harp
competition at the Royal National
Eistedfodd at the age of II years,
and is the winner of no less than nine
prizes, including the Erard gold
medal at Cardiff, 1899. He has ap-
peared before the Prince and Prin-
cess of Wales, and has had honors
untold showered upon him. The
people of this city were fortunate in
listening to him last night, and per-
haps there was no one thing in the
evenings entertainment that touched
the heart like his "Home Sweet
Home"
Hugo Hjertstedt, the winner of the
gold medal last year In the American
Conservatory, is recognized as one OF
the worlds foremost violinists. He
charmed the audience last evening
and was repeatedly encored.
Isabel Holbrook Williams has a
pleasing soprano, and her selections
last evening were we'll received. Her
method is pleasing and she is possessed
with voice of rare quality.
The next number in this course of
popular entertainments is one that
will attract good deal of attention.
Mr.. Spafford, the famous cartoonist
will appear in this city on Jan. sth.,
and will be followed on the 14th. of
the same month, by William Hawley
Smith.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

A committee of the county boa rd
consisting Of the chairman and Two
other members, will meet some time
between this date and the 7th. of
January, for the purpose of accepting,
or rejecting, the bonds of the newly
elected county officers. This CON-
mittee is usually appointed by the
county board. but at the last meeting
it would seem, the matter was over
Looked, as no such committee was ap-
pointed. 1t devolves therefore, upon
The chairman who is always a member
of said committee, to appoint the mem
bers and this will be attended To at
the proper time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13
FUNERAL OF
MRS. JOHN RAY

The funeral of Mrs. John Raw wa;
held from the Methodist church Wed.
nesday afternoon. Dec. at 2 o'clock,
Rev. Sheard officiating g. A large number
of friends and relatives were present
to pay their last respects to the de-
parted, and followed the remains to
Forest Hill cemetery where they were
laid to rest.
Mrs. Ray was sixty-eight years old
at the time of her demise. She was
born In New York and came to. Wis
consin when she was a small child,
and to Grand Rapids in 1881 She is
survived by two sons, Albert Ray, of
Halder, Wis, and John Ray, of Green
Bay; and three daughters, Mrs. Frank
Dudley and Mrs. Peter Love, both of
this city; and Mrs. VIM. Gardner, of
Spokane, Wash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13
EXCELLENT ADDRESSES
Noted Women Speak at Meetius
Of Federated Clubs.

The Lincoln High School building
auditorium was well filled WEDNESDAY
evening, Dec. 5 with people who came
to listen to the addresses made by Miss
Sabin, of Milwaukee Downer, and
Mrs. A. E. McRea, Vice president OF
the National Civic Association.
Mrs. l. P Witter, president of the
Federation of Women's Clubs, offici.
ated as the chairman. The first num-
Der on the program was selection by
the High School orchestra, after
which Mrs. Witter presented Miss
Sabin, who read a paper on the sub.
Ject OF Domestic science. 1t required
one hour for its delivery and we want
to pay her the high compliment of
delivering the best paper on that sub
Ject that we have ever heard. She
certainly is the master of the situa-
tlon and we can now well understand
why she holds the position at the
head OF Downer College. We would
like to reproduce the paper but space
will not permit.
The next number on the program
was vocal selection by Miss Asher,
which was well received. She was
followed by an interesting talk by
Mrs. A. E. McRea, who is employed
by the c. NJ. & ST. P. Ry. as land
scape architect. She paid Grand
Rapids the high compliment Of hav-
ing the large, number of elegant
residences whose architecture was ex-
cellent and up-to-date. She also said
that we had a beautiful river, with
natural advantages that we ought to
make the most of. ,She urged the
beautifying of the banks and the keep
ing of them free from all refuse, ugly
buildings and all kinds of signs. She
said that nature had done a great
deal for US, and that she noted that
many of our citizens had done their
part, while others should do SO. She
objected to the many bill-boardS
scattered about the city, which were
olot to the beauty of the city. She
urged the uniformity of sidewalks,
lawns without fences, and the paint
ing of business places and houses ad-
jacent to each other in harmony with
each other. She said we had the
foundation for the making of a beauti-
full city, and if the business men and
the people in general would work in
union there was no reason why we
should not have one of the prettiest
cities in this state.
AS representative of the ST. Paul
railway, she promised that she would
lay out park about the depot
grounds at their station in this city.
This undoubtedly insures us a new
depot, for we do not believe that COM
pany would go to the expense of
beautifying their grounds without
modern and up-to1date building. Let
US hope that this improvement will
be made this summer. l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13
GEORGE POWERS
A Former Resident of This City
Succumbs to Pneumonia in
Ell Paso, Texas.

Geo. Powers, well known in this
city where he formerly resided, died
in Ell Paso, Texas, Friday evening
about five o'clock, from pneumonia.
This information, contained in a
telegram received by Mrs. Henry
Voyer, sister, states that he was IL.
but six days, when the disease termi-
mated as announced above.
The dead man was twenty-three
years old and left this city some time
ago in the hopes Of recovering his
health, which was always poor. The
change in the climate seemed to do
him good up to the time that he con-
tracted the disease which resulted in
his death.
The remains have been shipped
from Ell Paso for this city, and it is
expected that they will reach here
some time Tuesday or Wednesday.
The arrangements for the funeral will
be announced as soon as it is known
def1nately just what time they will
arrive here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13
MAY LOSE EYE SIGHT
Richard Pap, Of Nekoosa, Sus'
tains a Very Painful Injury.

Richard Paap, young man about
twenty-five years old, and employed
by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Works
in putting in the steel tank at the
Nekoosa paper mill, was badly in
jured Tuesday afternoon about four
O'Clock.
While engaged in trimming hole in
some portion of this huge tank, a
steel chip flew out and lodged in his
right eye. He was Immediately
brought to this city and DR.. William
Ruckle was called to extract the steel
and attend the suffering man. 1t
was found by the doctor that the
steel had lodged in the very center OF
the eye, and that the injury may
prove fatal to the sight. Just what
probability there is that the eye may be
saved is not known at the present
time. The injured man is being cared
for at the Riverview hospital.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

In the course of the week pa pers
Incorporating the Wendt Coupler Co.
of Marshfeld, will be filed with the
Secretary of State. The new organi-
zation will be capitalized with $50, 600.
Fred Wendt, after whom the company
is named and who is the inventor of a
car coupler that is just now attract
ing the attention of the railroad
world, is in Milwaukee where he goes
to look after the manufacture OF
another lot OF the couplers. The sue.
cess with which the coupler is meet.
ing wherever tried is most gratifying.
1t is for this reason that those inter
ested in the patent have concluded to
incorporate,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

Mesdames jacob Lutz and e Krause
entertained about twenty OF their lady
friends Wednesday evening Dec. S, at
the home Of Flrs. Lutz, In honor. Of
Mrs. Anna Boettschneider of Appleton,
and Mrs. Charles Ferguson, of Melville,
n. D.; Mrs. Gust. Nicholson, of Green
Bay; and Mrs. Ida Ayshf0rd, of this
city. A very pleasant evening was en-
joyed by all who attended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

On the first Monday, in the first
month of the new year, there will be
quite little activity in the offices OF
the county, for that is the date on
which the newly elected officers will
take the oath and begin there service
for the county. While there is not
as many changes as in former years,
yet there is changes enough to make
a little difference. Sheriff Little will
move in time for sheriff elect Welch
to move his family into the quarters
in the jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

1t is noticeable cold seldom comes
on when the bowels are freely open.
Neither can il stay If they are open.
kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup
tastes as pleasant as maple sugar.
Free from all opiates. Contains
Honey and Tar. Conforms to the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold by F. L. Stieb Co. and Wood
County Drug Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

The cold and stormy weather Of the
past two weeks has shown more than
ever the need of humane ordinance
in this city. 1t is common sight to
see horses tied out on the streets for
hours at time without particle Of
cover on them while their masters
are inside some place where it is
warm. Any person who does not
think enough of horse to bla it
in cold weather would do many a
worse thing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

A new form Of graft was discovered
this week by Will Lyon In pound of
butter. Upon cutting the butter v Ill
noticed sort OF col ton substance and
after melting the butter hand full
Of rags remained in the dish. The
party who made he butter Is known
to Will and when he sees her he will
give her chance to explain the
presence Of the rags in the butter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

Frank Dudley, the well known west
side barber, succeeded Ed. King in
the barber shop in the Johnson &
Hill block. Mr.. Dudley is well known
to large number of people in this
city, and was connected with the
Dixon barber shop for some time. He
will be pleased to meet all of his
friends and patrons at his new stand
on Grand avenue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

A new cypress water gage has been
furnished by the government. aud put
in place on the west abutment of the
bridge by F. MackinnOn who estab-
lished the mark many years ago, by
WHICH the rise and fall of the river is
now gauged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

IL las hecome 8 much The custom
t SEND keepsakes and remembrauces
tn ones friends on holidays that ones
purse is agape almost all The year
round. This Christmas The shopkeepe
nave been most conSiderate, and
prices for all purses is the rule in
more than one shop that makes
speciality of appropriate holiday gifts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

Sunday mOrning, =. .. Packa |
occupied the pul pit at tue Church Of
Christ during the absence of Rev.
Dean, and delivered a very good
discourse on the subject of "Be ye
doers of the Word" A good crowd
listened to Mr.. Packard who urged
his hearers to live and work in such
manner that there Woul be no regret
at the end of life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

Mrs. Chas. Ferguson, and son
Rankin, left for Plainheld last Thurs.
day to visit with friends and relatives
after which they will return to their
home ia Melville, N. D. Mrs. Fergu.
son has been the guest of Mrs. jacob
Lutz for several days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

Here is a tangle, An old man Of
nifty and young man Of twenty-eigh:.
Doth widowers. The Young man has
stepdaughter thirty-eight years old,
that he marries to the older gentle
man, and in return takes the old mans
laughter for wife. Now what re-
ation are those four people to one
another?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13
In THE LOCAL FIELD

f. Beadle sold his interest in the
farm located in the town of Grant,
Portage county, TO his son w. Il.
Beadle, of Nekoosa. The considera-
tion was $500. W. E. Beadle's interest
will be looked after by A. Morrill, who
is now on the place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-12-13

Geo w. Puruell and E. Fahl, who
have been ia Lansing, Mich. for sever
al days, tranSacting business, returned
home last Thursday. They stopped off
at Chicago and visited the Internal
ional Stock Show.