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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18

About fifty people responded to in
vitati rs at a Military Cinch party
given 10y Mrs. Anna l.. Cady last
Friday evening. Eleven games were
played and the score showed that DR..
w. ID. Harvie and Mrs. j. r. Ragan
were the winners Of the evening and
that E. A. Harmon was the man be-
hind, and they were all awarded
prizes. Delicious refreshments were
served after which the guests de-
parted all voting Mrs. Cady a most
charming hostess.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
GIVES PAPER MILL
GIRLS A SCARE

The girls in the finishing room at
the Consolidated Paper company's
mill here were given a scare last week
when Miss Ida BinneboSe, who was
employed in the room with the re-
mainder of the girls, became too i'll TO
work and was taken home, and there
found to be suffering from diphtheria.
There are seven girls working in the
department in which Miss Binnebose
was employed, and all were con-
siderably frightened when the nature
of her ailment was made known.
Every precaution against further
spread of the disease was Immediately
taken by the mill men and the girls,
however, and no more cases are ex-
pected to develop. There are four
others in the Binnebose family who
are ill with diphtheria.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
ELECTRIC LIGHT
AND GAS LIGHT

BY comparing the cost of the re-
spective lights alone, there is no
question but that the gasoline light
has decided advantage. But there
are other things to be taken into con-
slderatiOn, such as heat, smoke, odor
danger from fire, and the vitiation of
or the atmosphere and liberation of
poisonous gases. When these things
are taken into account the advantage
is all on the other side, to say nothing
of the saving in time, labor and in
convenience.
In reply to the statement smade in
the last issue of the REPORTER that:
There is dissatisfaction with the
present electric light service there is
no doubt as every one who uses cur
rent is aware" | should like TO say
that this statement is not borne out
by the experience of the writer, and
my position would naturally bring
complaints to my notice.
About month ago | inserted a
notice in the various papers of the
city asking any patron who was not
satisfied with the service he was get
ting to take home new lamp and
try it, and if that did not make an
improvement, to call up the Electric
81 Water Co., and the matter would
receive prompt attention. For week
after this the sale of lamps largely in
creased and we received four COM
plants of poor service. Upon in
vestigatiOn one case proved to be due
to loss in the line, this was remeded,
one case was due to old lamps, new
lamps cured this, the other two cases
were due to an attempt to light
l2x14 room with an s C. p. lamp,
We maintain voltage of not less
than l15 volts and if the lamp used is
what it should be it will not fail to
give its full rated candlepower. We
are always ready to make tests and
remedy any defects in the service
whenever our attention is called to The
matter as all patrons who have had
occasion to call us up will testify but
we can only maintain the voltage at
the required point and it is up to the
consumer to see that the lamps are
replaced when they are worn out.
| again urge every one not satisfied
with their service to buy one or more
new lamps and give them a trial, and
if that does not remedy the trouble
to call up the office and his case will
have prompt attention.
Respectfully,
@. Fl. KORDENAT,
Manager Electric & Water Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
ADOPTS NEW FIRM NAME

The new sash and door factory
located near the Green Bay depot has
since its opening during the summer
been known under several names,
resulting in some confusion. The
management have decided upon what
name it is to be known by hereafter,
and those who have occasion TO refer
to the plant, either in speaking of it,
or writing of it, should designate it
by the title of Grand Rapids Sash &
Door company" The plant has just
completed the order of sash and doors
for the Grand Rapids Foundry COM
pany for their new plant on the west
side, and have started on an order for
the new pulp mill at LadysmiJh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
GRAND RAPIDS BREWING
CO.'S ANNUAL MEETING

Though the Grand Rapids Brewing
company have had their plant in
| operation for only three fourthS of a
year, it has established a business
sufficient TO be declared a success
even much greater than the hopes
of the stockholders at the time of it's
establishment. Already the demand
is greater than the supply, and though
the plant was made larger than was
thought necessary at first, it has now
been declared TO be of insufficient
size to take care of demands for the
output Of the institution.
This condition of affairs was fully
explained to the stockholders at their
meeting held last week for the elec-
tioH of officers. At their meeting.
directors and the officers of the COM
pany for the ensuing year were elected,
as follows: President, III. A. Sampson
ST.; manager, Jacob Lutz; vice presi-
dent, Joseph Cohen; treasurer, A. P.
Hirzy; secretary, f. l.. Rourke. The
officers represented the board of
directors that were chosen for the
coming year.
The Grand Rapids Bre ,7ing company
represents wholly Grand Rapids
institution; it is ''officered and man
ned" by men from this city; it re-
presents the result of invested stock
entirely within the city, and it's pro-
gresS as "here-to-stay" industry is the
result OF Grand Rapids push and
energy. The present plant started Mar.
Is, of 1905 to sell its product; during the
nine months it has been in operation,
5000 barrels have been produced and
all sold. The full capacity of the
plant has been in use since it's start.
and will be used next year when the
company expect to turn out 10000
barrels of beer.
During the summer it was suggested
that bottled product would be a
good article for sale, and a bottling
plant was put in. Home Pride" as
the bottled product was first known,
soon established reputation for
qua lity in this city equal to any
foreign beer. Not only in this city
but outside, the Grand Rapids beer
(which is, by the way it's official title,
now, instead of ''Home Pride') has
proven as greatly in demand as any
entered against it. A new plant,
properly managed, and with a good
brewer. Joseph Holly, who lives with
his little son in this city, all 60 to
make the product d favorite with
those who partake of the amber bever-
age. The company is capitalized at
$500 and the plant today, with the
business it has built up, is worth
fully $4,000. Situated in such po.
Sition that ingress and egreas is con-
genient, both by wagon road, and by
means of the Green Bay & Western
railroad side track running to the
plant. In view of the present success.
which was, of course not only salts
factory but very gratifying to those
in the company, there can be no
question that the Grand Rapids Brew
Ing company, on the merit of the
quality of its beverage as judged by
users OF the same, will prove to
continue to be one of the strongest
manufacturing institutions in the
city, and they are en- tering the new
year with every indication of success
in every branch, which is in itself
good compliment to the proper and
conservative management it has been
under.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
BOOZE BURGLARS
Enters Chris ThOmpsOn's Saloon
on First ST., and Carry Away
Liquor.

Booze burglars" may not be the
best literary model, but it fully char
acteriZeS the men who entered q
saloon on First St., in this city one
nearly sixty dollars worth of liquor
and cigars. The place in question is
that of Chris Thompson, near Rum
sey's popcorn stand. and the means of
entrance was probably through the
rear of the building.
Mr.. Thompson was i'll part of last
week, and having no one in his en-
plOv to attend to the business, he
closed his saloon for couple days,
and to keep the place from freezing
up, Mrs. Thompson kept fire for him.
Not thinking to pull the curtains
back from the windows at night for
the benefit of the night watchman in
keeping a lookout for intruderS, the
place was left dark and in favorable
condition for the work of thieving.
Apparently, the saloon was entered by
someone we'll acquainted with the
premises, evidence of this fact being
that they knew where the liquor was
stored. and window had been pre-.
viously left unfastened in the rear of
the building. 1t is through this
window that entrance must have
been made.
About fifty dollars worth of liquor
was taken, besides some cigars.
Though there was no definite clue
TO indicate who the burglars were,
Mr.. Thompson believes he knows who
the parties are, and if he can gain
sufficient information to warrant
their arrest. he intends bringing it
about.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
STAFFORD, COLE
E COMPANY SELL

John T. Schumacher, of Danvers,
ILL.,, arrived here this week, and is now
closing a deal with Spafford, Cole
q company, whereby he will come
into possession of the stock of general
merchandise heretofore owned by that
company. For this purpose, the store
will De closed till Saturday morning,
at which time it will be opened for
the transaction of business under the
new management. The entire corps
of clerks will continue employment in
their respective positions, and T. A.
Lipke will assist Mr.. Schumacher
until he is acquainted with the busi-
ness aud the patrons of the store.
We understand from Mr.. Schu-
maCher that he will continue to carry
the various lines of merchandise
carried by the old firm. The interior
of the store is to be entirely remodeled:
new shelving and new front to the
store building will give a main en-
trance in one place, instead of
through two doors as at present The
interior will be freshly painted and
decorated in harmony with the change
ln the rest of the building. The
business Will be hereafter done on a
strictly cash basis, and the manage
ment not only hopes to retain all the
old customers, but invites everyone
to visit the store. Goods will be de-
livered to all parts of the city, the
same as heretofore.
S, A. Spafford, the senior member
of the old firm, has been in the mer-
camille business in Grand Rapids for
thlrty-tive consecutive years, and
therefore holds the record for the
longest period of continuance in buSi-
ness in this city. The second MEM
Der of the firm, d. j. Cole, has been
with the firm for thirty years, and
L. A. Lipke, the third member, has
been, with them for twenty years.
1t can readily be seen that these men
have made many friends and have
established favorable reputation
with the people Cf Grand Rapids and
Wood county for this length of time.
They will all be greatly missed by the
patrons OF that popular mercantile
establishment. Mr.. Spafford will
retire from business, while Mr.. Cole
is now and will continue in charge of
the SpaffOrd and Cole store in Rhine
lander, while Mr.. Lipke will probably
assume other business relations in the
near future.
John T. Schumacher. the new
owner, has been in business ever since
he was boy, and is familiar with the
details IN all lines of his business. He
is pleasant appearing man, and with
out doubt, will make warm friends in
his new location. He will do his
utmost to retain all the old business
of the store and will hope to gain new
business and make new friends. He
invites everyone to call and see him
as soon as he is established in busi-
ness. He comes highly recommended
from DanverS, and his family will
come to this city as soon as he secures
suitable residence for their occu-
pancy, which time is expected to
come in the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
BASKET BALL GAME

A good sized crowd witnessed the
basket ball game Saturday night at
the Lincoln high school gymnasium
between the local high school team
and team from the Oshkosh Normal
Though the home boys were defeated
such result was due more to the
superiority Of the visiting team than
through any deficiency on the part Of
the Grand Rapids boys. The fnal
score was and Is.
At five minutes after eight th e
game was called by Prof. f. Scott of
Oshkosh who refereed the game with
fairness. Prof. Schwede of this city
acted as umpire. The first score of
the game was gift to Grand Rapids,
after which Voyer made free throw.
To Offset this, Keefe, the elongated
center from the City on the
Lake made two free throws on
fouls, A gift to the visiting team
followed aS did two field throws and a
free throw by them. Time was taken
out for few seconds, the score being
10 and two, and during the remainder
of the twenty minute half, Oshkosh
made field throw, and the tall
center, Keefe, made three free throws.
A gift with the field work made the
score at the end of the first half four
teen and three, giving the game
decided leaning toward Oshkosh.
A few minutes play in the second
half indicated that the local boys had
discussed the game meanwhile, and
that they were to do better.
Grand Rapids had the better of
this half, Podawiltx at center making
two field goals, and Voyer, three free
throws Oshkosh made a field goal
and two free throws, making the
total score to Is.
Oshkosh brought up strong team,
one, In fact, almost out of the class of
the local high school, but the last
half's work by the boys from here
indicated that the were in the game
all the time, even against a superior
team. The game was clean through
out, and was one that was pleasing to
the spectators. Tue line up was as
follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
@. Fl. KORDENAT,
Manager Electric & Water Co,

indigestion is easily overcome by the
use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, because
this remedy digeSts what you eat and
gives the stomach reSt-allows it to
recuperate and grow strong again.
Kodol relieves Indigestion, BeIching
of Gas, Sour Stomach, Heartburn,
ETC., and enables the digestive organs
to transform all foods into the kind of
rich red blood that makes health and
strength. Sold by f. l.. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
noy-1Q-6m

DR.. Paul B. Wallace. who has been
spending most of his time in Stevens
Point, moved his office furniture back k
to this city Saturday. and has rented
rooms on the second floor of the E. j.
Wood block. over the post office,
where he can be found hereafter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18

Corporal Kirk Muir left for Colorado
Thursday night of last week to join
his battery, which will leave for the
Philippine Islands on February /.
Corporal John Mahoney went back to
join his company Of infantry on Sun
day night. His company sails for the
Philippines at the same time as
Corporal Muir'S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. n. Rieland's little son
has been very i'll with convulsionS,
but is now nearly recovered. At one
time the life Of the little one was
despaired of, and the family are
therefore delighted at the favorable
change
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18

We, the undersigned, do hereby
cent bottle of Green's Warrented
Syrup Of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or
money refunded. john e. DAILY: John
son, Hill & Co.
pQy-lQ-6m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18

The secret of successfully Kidding
the system of cold is thorough
evacuation of the bowels. Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar does this
Liquid Cold Cure, drives all cold out of
the system. Best for Coughs, Group,
etc. Sold by f. l.. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Ellis were in
Merrill the past week, the guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
STANCE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
Corsets.

We have the J. c. c. corsets insureS
a perfect fit are made To tit every
form, long, medium and short, special
low prices during this sale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
Poplar Wood Wanted.

"A good, clean, wood of this seasons
cut will be bought by the Consolidated
Paper company. For particulars
inquire at the Office near the paper
mill in this city. 1l-2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
Shoe Department.

Ladies fine shoes that are selling every
where at 81 80, we are offer-Ct IN
ing at this sale for.
Mems shoes that are selling for Sl.5O
To Sl.75, we are Offering atC1 Or
this sale for .... ......... 30
We have a good line of boys. Misses
and children shoes our prices are low
and quality guaranteed. Drop in and
examine our shoes, we are sure we can
satisfy you with both prices and quail
ty.
Furs.
If you are still wanting fur drop
in and look over our line of furS We
are Offering them at 40 per cent less
than the regular price rather than to
keep them over.
Waists,
Ladies flannel waist all wool no
Sl,00 at this sale ... .. JOC
s. 50 waist extra quality all wool fan
mel tuckedat this clearingN1 7C
sale, -........,...,,.... OIL ~
$500 brillianteen waist atN1 TIE
ms sale ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -
S3.50 and S4,O0 embroidered brillian-
teen waist at this cleanngCo SE
sale uly.............. ,.VE.UC
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-01-18
Children's Long Coats.

$3.50 coats at this sale S2.25
$500 coats at this sale ..$3'75
Horse blankets worth Sl.00 co.
closing out price. ... OOC
Horse blankets worth Sl.75N1 OF
closing out price. .VlsEO
We have just received large asSort-
ment of ladies handkerchiefS we are
offering during this sale fancy hand
kerchief worth 12c to 25c at n
this sale only. . 0C
Pillow tops and kimona handkerchiefS
worth Is and 20c at this O.
sale. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. W
Millinery.
We still have on hand large assort-
ment OF ladies trimmed hats, plumes,
pompoms, wings, birds, ETC., rather
than to carry them over, we are offer
ing them at less than the wholesale
price. Bear in mind and give US a
call.
Walking Skirts.
Now is the time to buy. We must
reduce our stock to make room for our
spring goods.
Skirts that are selling for so and
Sl75 look at this reduction 40.
only. .......... ..... OOV
Skirts all wool best makes and latest
style worth So 90 to $3.50 atc0 Or
this sale only. ..VE.EO
Ladies tiannelett wrappers CO..
worth 81 at this sale .... OOC
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-12-06

The pay of midshipmen was fixed
IN November, 1875, at S12 calendar
month, which was the precise allow
ance made to the ships cook. They
had the distinction, however, of be-
ing the only grade of officers whose
yap did not vary according to the
rate of the vessel in which they
served. We are unable to say II
there was any significance in placing
the midshipman in the pay table of
November 10, 1776, between the
surgeon and gunner-probably they
would have felt more at home be-
tween the purser and boatswain,
whom they received monthly financial
comfort and daily practical aid in
learning the ropes"
However this may be, 1t cannot be
doubted that the midshipman of the
Revolution was a dazzling creature
il he ever wore the first continental
uniform prescribed for his grade by
the regulations of the Marine Com
mittee of 1916 at Philadelphia, which
consisted of a blue lapeled coat with
stand-up collar, round cuffs faced
with red, buttons and buttonholes
red, blue breches and red waistcoast.
No mention is made of the headgear,
but 1t was probably in harmony with
this fiery uniform, indicative per-
haps of the bloody struggle then com
menced, and far ecIipsing the uniform
of King Georges REFERS. Whoever
has witnessed the effect upon sus-
ceptible young maidens of the naval
cadet of our day In his simple blue
blouse or jacket, adorned only with
black braid, gilt buttons and silver
anchors, can easily imagine the havoc
among the high-spirited. patriotic
girls of the colonial seaports caused
by the midshipman's uniform OF
1776. From Proceedings u S. Naval
Institute.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-12-06
COMMERCIAL COLUMN.
Weekly Review Of Trade and Latest
Market Reports.

New York. r. G.. Dun q Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says:
Weather conditions have retarded
trade in seasonable staple lines of
merchandise, but holiday goods have
begun to move unusually early and
In volume that promises satisfactory
results. Wholesale business is main
tanning much better movement than
last year, and further improvements
Is noted in collections. From the
leading manufacturing plants come
reports of full employment of ma
chinery, yet deliveries are much less
prompt than desired and inadequate
railway facilities receive large share
of the blame.
Producers of cotton goods are un-
able to make deliveries according
to agreement, delays causing serious
complaints from buyers.
Activity in the hide market is fully
maintained, most Western packers
being fully sold up to current sailing.
Narrow fluctuations have character
lied the grain market. Diminished
receipts at the Northwest gave sup
port to wheat. total arrivals at pri-
mary markets since July now
showing material loss from last
years movement. but smaller for
eign buying and less activity at -four
mills Offset the sustaining factors.
Liabilities Of commercial failures
thus for reported, for November
amounted to s4,111,944 of which
$1,S01,6S7 was in manufacturing,
$2,207,006 in trading and $103,251
in other commercial lines.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-12-06
WORTH REMEMBERING

Sailors suffer most from rheuma-
tism.
A crow destroys 100000 insects
year.
1t takes five years to tan an ele-
plants hide.
Over 4,0O0,a bottles of pickles
are eaten weekly In the United
States.
It is estimated that $13O,421,5 ,505
will be required to pay the running
expenses of New York city for next
year.
During the nineteenth century 81
new islands rose from the sea by
volcanic action and 16 disappeared.
Armenian women envelop them
selves in great sheets of cotton cloth
when they go abroad. The sheets
are to veil them.
In the United States Pharamacobar
II is stated that there are 1900
species of cocktail and that each
species has many varieties.
Consul w. Bardel writes from
Bamberg that while food and cloth
ing have become much dearer In Ger
many the prices for rents have been
materially increased also.