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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
MISSIONARY CONVEN=
TION TO BE HELD HERE

The 3lst annual meeting OF the
Wisconsin Branch Of the Woman's
Board Of Missions Of the Interior will
he held in Grand Rapids at the First
Congregational church, April 10th and
l1th. Our local missionary society
connected With the branch is already
making extensive plans for that event.
Tie program for the convention has
not, as yet, been wholly completed.
We are assured, however, that one or
more missionaries will he present.
Miss Patterson, who was a G.. f. Sec'y
Of Illinois before she went to Tien
ISin, China, and was there through all
the troublous times Of 1900, will have
an important part on the program.
Also Mrs. Hurlbut Of Chicago, Treas
urer Of the w. h. N. l. will do much
10 make the program an interesting
one. We hope soon TO be able TO pub
iish the program in full.
Invitations will be sent to all the
Congregational churches in the state,
and all who are planning for this
event. are deSirOuS Of large attend
ance. A special and most urgent in
ytatiOn is extended to the Lacrosse,
Winnebago and LemonWeir Districts
and we hope to see large number
present from all parts of the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
TRAVELLING LIBRARIES
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

In copy of the Christian Herald
which has just come to hand, but
which was published during the latter
part Of last year, we note an item that
is interesting because it brings with
it valuable thought. The paper was
handed US by E. P. Arpin, of this city
who always interests himself in any.
thing educational.
The idea was TO install in the differ
ent Sunday schools in the county, a
sort of travelling library circuit, the
same as that which is established at
the present time, only now the libra
rieS go into small towns and into
schools and private families for public
use. Books, that is, good books, can
not be distributed too broadly, and
every means that can bc used so scat
ter among the reading public, good
books, or any effort that can be used
to increase the number of readers.
should meet with instant approval.
The travelling libraries are doing a
great amount of good, and there is no
question about it. as they convey to
readers in places where home library
cannot be afforded, the helpful COM
panionShip of good books. The idea
appealed to Mr.. Arpin as being good
enc, so he called our attention tG it.
Some one who has the means or power
to do So, might cause some of these
travelling libraries to go out into the
Sunday schools of the county, and they
would no doubt prove of great value.
not only in themselves, but also in
connection with Sunday school work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
HABITATIONS NOT
TOBE DISTURBED

Hudson, Wis, March "A decision
handed down by Judge O'Neill Of Eau
Claire in the case OF Nels Frederickson
against the Willow River Cemetery
association indicates that in the eyes
OF the law the habitations of the
living must not be disturbed to make
room for the graves of the dead.
Frederickson lives at East Hudson,
near the Willow River cemetery
which is owned by an association that
sells lots to families. Last year the
association purchased some land
adjoining Frederickson's residence,
with the intention of making it a part
of the cemetery. This was objection.
able to Frederickson, who brought
suit in the circuit court of ST. Crois
county to restrain the association
from using the land adjoining to his
house as burying place. The case
was tried by Judge O'Neill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
EXHIBITION OF
GYMNASTIC WORK

The students Of the Lincoln High
School will give an exhibition Of gym
nasium work in the High School Gym
nasium, Friday evening March 10th.
The boys will give exercises in
Tumbling and Kicking, Rope Climb
ing, as well as work on the Parallel
Bars and on the Travelling Rings.
The boys will slso give exercises In
Indian Club Swinging and Military
Drill. The work will include la addi-
tion To this class drill in the Swed-
iSh System Of Gymnastics.
The girls will give Wand Drill, a
Fancy Hoop Drill and Dumb Bell
Chorus. They will also give an exhi-
bition OF Fancy Steps and The Darkey's
Dream.
The students have been practicing
faithfully for several weeks aud we
feel certain that the exhibition will
be one that the public will fjnd inter-
esting and profitable to attend.
Admission, adults 25 cents, students
15 cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
wood COUNTY
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Held Its Sixth Annual Meet
inG at Marshfield. Saturday
March 3.

Supt. ID. c. Gile of Marshfield pre-
scnted an able discussion OF the neces
sity OF raising the qualifications ol
teachers. The address was listened
to with much interest and profit by
all present.
One of the leading features Of the
program was two addresses or
Language work by Prof. G. f. Patzel
OF the Milwaukee Normal school
These with the excellent class eX
erciSes in Language and Reading
given by the city teachers of Marsh
field offered to the teachers present
much that will be helpful in the daily
work of the school room.
La the high school section Prin.
l. 0. Hubbard discussed in a very
clear and practical manner the topic
"How to Create and Sustain the In.
terest of High School Pupils" The
discussion of Prin. Hubbard proved tC
be one of the most helpful numbers in
this department.. Miss Matte Love
presented a paper on Expression in
High School Work" The paper was
a very thoughtful and practical one
and elected much favorable comment
Practical work in Arithmetic was
discussed by Frank Leuschen and
Prof. NJ. Fl. Jackson. Other teachers
from this section of the county who
took part in the program were Miss
Clara Johnson, Prin. Charles House
worth of Nekoosa, and County Super
intendent Robert Morris.
The meeting was well attended by
the teachers of the county. Nearly
the entire teaching force OF the city,
a delegation of training school stu
dents, and several district school
teachers from this section went to
Marshfield on the special train Satur-
day morning.
The excellent music furnished by
the pupils OF the Marshfleld High
school added much TO the pleasure OF
the meeting.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are: President, Supt. d. c.
Gile, MarShtield; Vice president. Prin.
Charles Houseworth, Nekoosa, Trea-
surer Prin. V. w. Burris, Pittsville.
Secretary Clara Mason, MarShtield.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
A SENSIBLE PREACHER

An exchange says that q haokwoeds
preacher down in Arkansas, cfslled
upon to preach at funeral in a
wealthy family, where the rooms
were banked with flowers, and the
air heavylwith their perfume delivered
a brief but beautiful sermon. Here it
is: "A word to you all. Post mortem
praises and love are in the air. People
kiss the dead when they never stop to
kiss the living; they hover over caskets
in hysterical sobs but fail to throw
their arms around their loved ones
who are fighting the stern battles of
life. A word Of cheer to the strug-
Cling soul in life is worth more than
all the roses IN Christendom piled
on the casket covers. The dead can
not smell the flowers, but the living
can. Scatter them broadcast on the
pathway, therefore, pluck out the
thernS before 1t is too late"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
Champion Liniment for Rheumatism.

-Chas. Drake, a mail carrier at Chap
inville. Conn.,, says: "Chamberlain's
Pain Balm is the champion of alf lini.
mentS. The past year / was troubled
a great deal with rheumatism in my
shoulder. After trying several cures
the storekeepcr here Recommended
this remedy aud it completely cured
me-" There is no use of anyone Suf-
fering from that painful ailment when
this liniment can be obtained for a
small sum. One application gives
prompt relief and its continued use
for short time will produce per-
manent cure. For sale by John e.
DAILY, Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
Low Rates West and Northwest DAily Unti
April 7.

Chicago, Milwaukee 8 st. Paul
Railway, 1910 to points in California.
$50. 20 to North Pacific Coast points.
Greatly reduced rates made to many
other points West and Northwest.
Half rates for the children Of half
fare age. Liberal stop overs allowed
on all tickets. Tickets are good in
Tourist sleeperS. For further in
formation regarding rates, routes and
train service see nearest ticket agent
or write F. A. Miller, General Pas
Sepger Agent, Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
MacPHERSONS SECOND ESCAPE
FROM JAIL--|S RE-CAPTuRED
Though Locked i'm a Steel Cage, e
Bed SIat Used as Pry Makes 1t
Possible For Two Prisoners
to EScaoe

John Macpherson, who escaped
from the Wood county Jail last
summer, repeated mis- performance
early Friday morning OF last week
and took with him fellow prisoner
Frank Murphy, negro sent up from
MarShtield. The two men were
locked in the steel cage at the Jail
yet with only a bed slat as a pry, they
were able to spring the lock suffi.
clently to get away, and then dut
their way out through the wall in tht
place through which Macpherson
went before.
To one who made careful in,
spection OF the county Jail in this
city, it would seem that once within
the steel cage, there was nothing
except a key that would make it
possible for them to get out. A steel
saw will scarcely scratch the steel of
which the cage is made, and all parts
are riyeted and bolted together in the
strongest way. Yet two men, neither
of them of extra strong build, were
able to get out wi =. only bed slat as
an intrument for SO doing.
The door to the steel cage is made
of especially strong steel riveted every
four inches. A heavy bolt which
slips into receptacle of fat steel
completes the lock. By means of the
bed slat, the prisoners got sufficient
leverage to pry the door part way
open, and the iron receptacle into
which the bolt was shot was bent and
twisted 10 one side far enough for the
bolt 10 pull out of it and the door
swung open, letting the prisoners
into the open corridor about the cage.
On one side of the room steam pipes
for heating extend, and bracket
from one Of these made an instrument
for digging through the brick wall in
exactly the same place that Mac
Pherson went through before.
Both men, when last seen by Sheriff
Little Thursday night, appeared to
manifest no signs of excitement,
neither did they act in any way
that would lead one to be suspicious,
When their supper was taken to them
by Under Sheriff BasSett, boJh men
spoke TO him in commonplace way,
and when he left, they called out good
night to him, as was their custom
At about eleven o'clock, Sheriff Little
heard noise in their room, and upon
going quietly up stairs saw both mea
seated at the table, playing cards. He
listened for while, but hearing no
other noise than that made by moving
their chairs across the cement floor.
he went down stairs.
When Janitor Ed Mahoney went TO
build the fire in the morning, he dis
covered the hole in the wall, and
notified the sheriff that the men were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
FARMERS INSTITUTE

The annual round up Of farmers in
stitutes will be held at Plymouth this
year, under the direct supervision OF
Supt. George McKerrow, the date be-
ing March Is, IA, Is. This ia the
twentieth annual midwinter fair Of
the farmers Institutes, each one Of
which has been little better than
the one before, and the workers want
this one to be little better than all
previous ones, so they want every far
mer who can possibly come, to do so.
A tine.program has been prepared for
all three days, and the best talent in
the group of farmers institute work.
ers will be at the meet to give all the
instruction they can.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08

gone. Word was Immediately sent
throughout the county warning
persons to watch cut for them.
In breaking out through the door.
the part of the lock that was pried off
was twisted nearly half an inch out
OF place, small bits Of iron taken from
the iron hooks used to hold up the
beds in the cell being used to help the
men pry open the door. The lock
Itself was sprung SO that it could not
be used till repaired. MacPherson'S IS
term for wife-beating was nearly
expired, when he was to be given
another term of six months for break
ing Jail. Apparently he didn't like
his quarters, however, and the pros
pect of remaining in them for another
half year, and so dug his way out to
freedom.
Saturday evening A. B. Sutor of
this city went to Marshfield on busi-
ness and started to get off the train
at the crossing near his home In
Marshtield, when he saw Macpherson,
who was also getting off the train.
MACPHERSON recognized Mr.. Sutor,
and said, Are you after me too, Al?"
"You bet am,'' replied Al, and took
up the chase after the escaped
prisoner. Macpherson was easily
caught. and soon turned over to the
Marshfield police, by whom he was
kept in custody till Monday. when
Deputy Sheriff Louis Compton
brought him to this city, and he was
once more locked in the Jail from
which he had twice escaped. Sheriff
Little says he will lock him in the
cell every night now, since he cannot
trust the steel cage that was
guaranteed sure proof against Jail
breaking by the makers, yet was
broken open with common bed s.at.
MACPHERSON denied having any
thing to do with the fact that a car
house in this city was broken open.
and a Wisconsin Central hand car
was taken out, but due to the slippery
condition Of the track it was useless.
He said he went from here by foot
to ArPin, hired rig and went home
where he slept in his own barn all
alsht. He then said he went out to
the Wisconsin Central main line and
caught the train for MarsLfeld.
When near that city he dropped off
the train, and after the cars bad
passed him, he stood confronting A.
b. Sutor of this city. He thought
the latter would let him 90, but
when he refused, Macpherson tried to
outrun his pursuer, but due to long
confinement, was unable to do so. Up
to date, nothing has been seen of the
negro by these who were looking for
him. further than is Indicated by the
statement that he was seen in Marsh
field last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
COUNTY SCHOOL MONEY

The county school money for Wood
county has been spportioned among
the several towns. Part of the school
money is withheld this year, and re-
mains with the county treasurer, to
pay for library books for the several
schools. This is true except in cities
which have their own school superin-
tendents, which have to make their
own reservations from the money they
receive, and make their own arrange.
ments for library books. County
Treasurer Phillip FftI1sp Reap b gives the ap-
porttionrm1eenfttss With the several
amounts withheld in each case. as
fnlloUSs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08

For sALE-One of Pierce's gasoline
launches: Is feet long. 3 horse power
tw0-cycle single cylinder motor. with
full equipments, entire deck covered.
This is an excellent bargain for some
one. Cost about S400 and will be sold
for about half the price. For terms
and particulars inquire of A. L.
FOntaine, Grand Rapids. This boat
was in use but one season. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08

YES, BUSTER BROWN AND TIGE ARE GOING TO
CAMP ON THIS PAGE, AND TELL YOU ALL ABOUT
GOODS We CARRY. EACH WEEK THEY WILL DO
SOMETHING NEW We ARE PLEASED TO AN
NoUNcE THAI MR.. R. F. oUTCAULT, Who Now
EARNS WITH HIS PEN MORE THAN TWICE AS
MUCH AS OUR NATION PAYS ITS PRESIDENT,
WILL MAKE A FRESH, DRAWING EACH WEEK Ex 4
ATTRACTIVE FEATURE AT No SMALL EXPENSE
BUT We APPRECIATE OUR PATRONS, AND SHALL
TRY TO SERVE THEM WELL IN EVERY WAY. THE
WHO BUYS GOODS AT HIS STORE AS A PAR TNER
IN HIS BUSINESS WHO DOES Not GIVE HIS Gus
TONER A SQUARE, FAIR DEAL WILL NOT LAST
LONG. PROSPERITY Follows THE SQUARE
DEAL. LITTLE BUSTER BROWN AND TIGE BE-
|LIEVE IN THE SQUARE DEAL. We INVITE YOU To
READ EACH WEEK WHAT THEY SAY AboU1 OUR
BUSINESS. RESPECTFULLY
JOHNSON AND tNLL CO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
MarSnReld city,
Grand Rapids city,

The Amount Of money reserved is
e4uiYalent TO tenlcents for each boy
and girl Of school age in the respective
town. Grand Rapids has 1859 school
children, while Marshfield has 2,405.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
THE SUNDAY DINNER

will be served this week as usual at
the Dixon. A special menu has been
prepared. and the orchestra will at
tend as usual. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-03-08
Eastwood Excelsior Bolts

-WANTED-At any point along the
Chicago & North Western line. L.
M. Nash, Grand Rapids, Wis If
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-03

Hobbies was not yet fifteen when he
went 10 Oxford. He Gid not much
care for logic, yet he learned it and
thought himself Il good disputant
There is no reason to think he learned
anything else at Oxford save strong
DISLIKE CT academic institutions and
methods. He turned from the official
studies to amuse himself with geogra.
ply and voyages. AS to mathematics,
there was no official recognition Of
them at all while Hobbies was ut the
university, SO there is nothing improb.
able in the statement that Hobbies had
never opened copy of Euclid until he
was near middle age. The story is best
told in Aubrey's own words:
HE was forty years old when he
looked on geometry, which happened
accidentally. Being in gentleman's
library, 'Euclid's Elements lay open
and it was the forty-seventh PROPOSE.
ton Lib. l, so he read the PROPOSE
ton. BY George says he, this is i'm
possiblev So he read the demonstra
ton of 1t, which referred him back II
another, which lie also read, 'et sic dein
ceps,' that ut last he was demonstra
lively convinced of that truth. This
made him in love with geometry"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-03
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-03

Discoursing on the subject of hats an
antiquary expressed the opinion that
the hat was first used quite as much
for decoration as for protection. The
ancestor Of all hats he considers to
have been the fillet, or band, around the
hair worn by the ancient Greeks,
among others. Probably the first hint
gained by men regarding head orna-
ments was through observing the
crests, plumes and antlers of various
birds and beasts. Tie eastern races,
with their fondness for ceremony and
display, afford the most notable in
stances of the use of hats as signs of
rank and authority. Thus in Bud
dhist countries the gods are represent
ed as wearing elaborate forms of head
gear. In Korea the fashion attains its
height, no fewer than fifty kinds of
hats being worn by the natives us indi-
cations of their social position,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-03
In a Mans Pockets.

A fairly well equipped gentleman
true to his calling and to his friends
carries quite kit Of tools. There are a
jackknife, a match box, u cigar cutter,
a nail file, corkscrew, u finger nail
tool and possibly cigar holder and
some good five centers to give away,
And yet women wonder what he finds
to put in his pockets. 10 facilitate
further the business of just hanging
around he must have little money, q
handkerchief, bunch Of keys, fountain
pen, some lead pencils and sharpener
eyeglasses, notebook, watch, old letters
papers Of more o. less supposed value
and a cardcase. Not one pocket could
be spared unle,; i, is TIC one on mis-
nightshirt, and thai looks So sweet
Clay Center (Kan) Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-03
CHAPTER VII,

VTiIE body Of Hiram Holiday was
placed beside that of his wife
in his granite mausolcum at
Woollawn on the Sunday fol-
lowing his death. Two days later his
Will, which had been drawn up by Mr..
Graham and deposited in the office
safe, was read and duly admitted to
probate. AS was expected, he had left
all his property. without condition or
reserve, to his daughter Frances.
There were few requests to old serv.
ants, Rogers receiving a handsome leg
acy; about half million was given to
various charities in which he had been
interested during his life, and the re-
mainder was placed Mt the absolute
disposal Of his daughter
We found that his fortune had been
overestimated, as is usually the case
With men whose wealth depends upon
the fluctuations of the Street, but there
Still remained something over four mil
lions for the girl-a pretty dowry. She
told us at once that she wished to leave
her affairs In our hands and in finan-
cial matters would be guided entirely
by our advice. Most of this business
was conducted by our Junior, and
while, of course, he told me nothing, II
was evident that Miss Holladay's kind
ly feelings toward him had suffered ut
diminution. The whole office was more
or less conversant with the affair and
wished him success and happiness.
So u week or ten days passed. The
utmost endeavOr Of newspapers and
police Ind shed no new light on tho
tragedy, and for the great public II
had passed into the background OF
the forgotten. but for me, at least
1t remained of undinllnished interest
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-01-03
The Oldest Tale Of u Tub.

The cynics, SO called from the Greek
word for Il dog, We're a rude, snarling
sect of so called philosophers, who de-
spised riches, the arts and all culture.
Among these Diogenes was conspicu-
Gus. He was born in ALP B. c., and
when man he dressed in n coarse
robe, which covered him day and night,
and carried Il wooden bowl and bag
for his aims and his food. His home
was large rub discarded from the
temple Of Cybele, a huge earthen jar,
that had held wine or oil for the serv.
ices and sacrifices of the temple
Though cracked and patched, 1t was
large enough to hold him lying at full
length The story goes that Alexander
the Great came up to him one day and
asked what he could do for him. Don't
stand between me and the sum-" was
the curt reply, upon which the clsperoi
is said to have exclaimed, "1f l wert
not Alexander would be Diogenes"