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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24

The Pittsville base ball team which
Was scheduled to play return game
with the Nationals of this city on the
fair grounds Sunday, were very con-
spicuOuS by their absence. just what
the reason for their not showing up
was, no one seems To know, but the
drubbing they received at the hands
of the Nationals on their grounds two
or three weeks ago, may have some
thing to do with their staying at
home Sunday. The Nationals are d
strong bunch of young players, and
never fail to give an interesting eX-
hibition of the National game. The
afternoon Sunday was spent in giving
a few of the players Of the new city
team some practice work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John Ray, were enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. George
Huntington Thursday evening. The
reception was in the nature of fare
well party, and a large number OF
friends gathered and participated in
the pleasures of the evening. Cards
and music were among the amusement
features, and after partaking OF
the dainty refreshments provided, the
guests wished Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
happy days in their new home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24

Frank Collier who. has. been. EN-
ployed by the Johnson & Hill Co., for
some time past, has severed his con-
nection with that firm to accept a
position as brakeman on the Green
Bay Ry. Mr.. Collier we understand
will have the run between this city
and WinOna, MINI. Mr.. Collier has a
host of friends in this city who wish
him the best of success In his new
field of usefulness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24
WHAT THE FARMER DOES

Gov. Hoch of Kansas, according to
the Kansas City Journal, tells story
that always strikes the right spot
with the farmers. One time a mer-
chant put up blackboard in his store
and asked his customers to write their
names on it and opposite tell what
they were doing for humanity. A
lawyer wrote, 81 plead for ALL" A
doctor wrote, 81 prescribe for ALL" A
preacher wrote, " pray for ALL" An
old farmer walked up, wrote his name
scratched his head a while and then
wrote, 81 pay for ALL"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24
MEMORIAL SERVICES

The members of Wood County Post
No. p and the Woman's Relief Corps
will attend memorial services Sunday
May q, 1906, at the M. E, church in
this city. All members of the Post
and Relief Corps are requested to
meet at G. A. r. hall at 10 o'clock
sharp and go in body to the church.
Services at 1880 O'Clock, The pastor
will give an appropriate sermon and
the choir will render suitable music.
A large attendance is desired.
T. ]. COOPER,
Post Commander.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24

The Art and Ed. combination will
give another one of their popular
dancing parties in the Foresters hail.
Friday evening, This dancing party
has been arranged by request and a
very pleasant evening is assured all
the young people who attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24
COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS
CONTINUED from last week.

To the board of supervisors of
Wood County, Wisconsin.
Gentlemen Your committee on
finance to whom was referred the re-
port of the county clerk on orders
held and uncalled for in his office
for two years sand over, would re-
spectfully report that they have ex-
amined the report with the orders
and with the stubs, and books in
his Office, and find that the report is
correct as stated. We have cancelled
the orders and the stubs also marked
cancelled on the record of orders is
sued, opposite the number of each
order. We present the order to your
Honorable Body for destruction as
you may see fit.
Signed
- sss. William Hooper
/ P. Mulroy
~. F. P. Hinrichsen
F. r. Pollard
Finance Committee
Mr.. Brown moved that the report
of the finance committee be accepted
and the orders destroyed by same
committee. Carried.
To the honorable county board of
supervisors of Wood County, Wiscon-
sin.
Gentlemen We, the undersigned,
special committee to whom was re-
ferred the matter of building a sher-
ifs barn, and the matter of poor farm
and buildings for same, beg leave
to submit the following as our report.
With reference to the matter of
the sheriff's barn. we have given the
matter careful consideration. Find
that a suitable barn for the use of the
sheriff is greatly needed and after
looking over the available ground for
same, we would respectfully recon-
mend that the county cause to be
built a sheriff's barn "a by SO feet
with 1S foot posts, on good stone
foundation and with cement floor,
same to be located in the rear of the
Jail in such position as to avoid being
placed over the pipe line across the
Jail site, the right to maintain. repair
and remove which was reserved by
f. L. Witter to him or herself, and
assigns foreT sr in the deed thereof to
the county, such barn to cost, not to
exceed twelve hundred dollars,
(s12Oo.OO)
We therefore offer the following
resolution
Il RESOLVED, by the county board
of supervisors of Wood County, Wis.
consin, that there be and hereby IL
appropriated out of the general fund
the sum of twelve hunrded dollars
/ ($l20O. 0O) with which to pay for the
building of such sheriff barn; tina,
the same be built under the directions
of such committee as the chairman o1
this board may appoint, and that the
/ county clerk be and he is hereby au
thorized to draw orders in the aggre
gate not to exceed said amount upor
the written request of majority o,
such committee.
l, E. M. Deming. move the adop
ton Of the resolution
II With reference to the matter of the
poor farm and buildings for same, ",
beg leave to report that we have made
! thorough inspection of such farm
and buildings, and while the build
l ings are in poor condition and fal
| from what they should be, we believt
that it would not be judicious expen
diture of the county funds to attemp,
to build such buildings thereon as ar,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24

now and in the future will be need
ed, for the reason that we do not re-
gard such farm as a suitable tract of
land upon which to erect buildings
for permanent poo- farm.
We beg leave to further report that
before expenidng money for permanent
buildings on poor farm, it would be
advisable for the country to secure a
better tract of land to be used as a
poor farm, upon which to erect such
permanent buildings, and to that end
we have secured thirty days option
from April 21st, 1906, on the north
half of the southeast quarter, and the
southeast quarter of the southeast
quarter of section 21 and the south
and the south half of the southwest
quarter of section (22), twenty two,
all in township twenty three (23)
north of range three (3) east in Wood
County, Wisconsin, being two hundred
acres in the town of Wood, just out
side of the limits of the city of Pitts
Vile, of which we are informed 60
acres are cleared with forty acl les
clear from stumps, and the balance
good wood land, all of which land is
of clay soil with slight mixture
of sand, is provided with running
water by means of good spring and
the Yellow river crossing the premises,
is without buildings, and can be had
for fifty five hundred dollars And
for the purpose of placing the county
in a position to provide a suitable
poor farm, we recommend that if on
inspection thereof, your committee
are satisfied that the same is suitable
for such purpose, 1t be authorized to
purchase the same.
q ALI of which is respectfully sub
mitted.
Dated Grand Rapids, Wis, this 2nd
day of May, A. D., 1906.
E. M. Deming
G. W. Brown
j. @. Kieffer
Ed Provost
Committee.
RESOLVED, by the county board
of supervisors of Wood County, Wis
consin, that there be and hereby is
appropriated out of the general fund
the sum of fifty five hundred dollars
with which the said special commit
/ fon 10 horahx onfhnriuo6 RI hac co
the above described lands if on in
spection thereof, they or majority
of them, shall deem the same suitable
for poor farm, and that the county
clerk be and he is hereby authorized
to draw an order for that amount up
on the written request of majority
of such committee.
| I, e. M. Deming, move the adop-
| tion of the resolution.
| Mr.. Lindemann moved that the re-
port of the committee on sheriff g
barn be accepted.
Mr.. Connor moved to amend the
motion by referring the matter back
to the committee for further investi-
cation. Carried.
Mr.. Hooper moved to amend the
motion in regard to resolution OF fifty
five hundred dollars on poor farm by
laying the matter over until regular
SESSION in Nov. Carried.
Your special committee on sheriff q
| barn beg leave to report and recon-
mend that the sheriff's barn be located
on the southeast corner of the court
house grounds, instead of in the rear
of the Jail Dated May 3rd, 1906
E. M. Deming
j. O. Kieffer
Continued on page 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24
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, 1906-05-24
READ THE LABEL
Some of the Alum Baking Pow.
ders Offered by Grocers.

As is well known, the laws of most
States require all baking powders
made from alum to show that fact on
their labels,
1t is not always that the manu-
facturers comply to the law, or if they
do in a technical way the terms used
are not intelligible to the average
consumer.
For instance 'basicn aluminium sui
phate' is nothing more or less than
"alum."
The following list of baking powders
containing alum is made up from the
official reports of the Food Commits
sioners or from the report of the q. S.
Agricultural Department at Washing
ton, or other equally reliable au-
thority:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24

Coal and wood for sale at E. G,
Ketchum's, call and get price. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-24
Baking Powders Containing Alum:

SUPERIOR. ....... -. Contains Alum
Superior Baking Powder Co., st. Paul
The housekeeper should bear in
mind that alum costs but two
cents pound while cream of tartar
costs thirty. The quality of the
powder is therefore usually indicated
by the price.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
NO INCREASE LIKELY
THIS YEAR FOR
INSURERS
Reliable Information Saws
Rates Will Not be Boosted
in North Dakota.

Those who have houses to insure
against the fire demon need not fear
an increase in rates during the COM
ing year, according to reliable infor-
nation. 1t is understood that the fire
underwriters of Minnesota have prac-
tically decided upon higher rates for
that state for the next year and a re-
port was in circulation that the fire
insurance companies of this state were
considering similar move.
Inquiry among local insurance men,
however. fails to confirm this report.
The agents say that while there may
be few changes in rates in different
parts of the state, there will be no gen.
eral raise, while in Grand Forks, as
was not long since made public, there
has been slight decrease. due largely
to the very high rate of efficiency and
superiority in general of the local fire
department.
Had it not been for the San Fran
cisco disaster, which made all the
companies cautious insurance rates all
over the northwest would doubtless
have shown decline this year. 1t is
thought that unless another great
confiagration develop in the meantime,
the decrease will come next year.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
FOR THE PARK
Contract for Purchase of Site
Keceived-Work to Begin
on Grounds.

The papers for the purchase of the
park grounds at the foot of Third
street were received today by the
committee having in charge the park
question and active work will begin
soon for the identifying of the
grounds.
1t will be recalled that a tract of
six acres had been purchased by the
city at a cost of $4,000. The commission
is composed of the following men:
Geo. B. Clifford, w. P. Davies, NJ. T.
Murphy, Prof. Kennedy, Stephen Col
Inns.
President Clifford stated to the
Evening Times today that the first
thing to be done on the grounds would
be the cutting out of some of the
trees in order to give more light and
better opportunity for the growth of
the grove. The underbrush and weeds
will be cleared away shortly, crew
of men will be put to work on the
grounds. The commission now has
other sites under consideration for
park purposes and eventually some
one or more will be decided upon and
the purchase made.
President Clifford stated that there
would be nothing done in the matter
of erecting a new stand at the Third
street park this summer.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
SET HIS TRIAL
Myer Pelman Pleads Not Gull.
ty and Trial Set for Tomor-
row Morning.

Meyer Pelham, charged with grand
larceny, was arraigned in district
court this afternoon, plead not guilty
and trial was set for tomorrow morn
ing.
Julius Martin, accused of burglary
In the third degree, was also ar
raigned The understanding is that he
will plead guilty and stand sentence.
The attention Of Judge Cowan and
jury in district court this morning was
engaged with the trial of the case en-
titled Marshall Bros. VS.. James Fin
ME, an action in which plaintiffs sue
balance on threshing bill. The total
amount involved is not in excess of
500. w. J. Mayer for plaintiff and
Skulason & Skulason for the defend
ami.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
JOHN STAMPEN
Death Messenger Removes One
of Grand Forks Oldest and
Most Respected Citizens.

At 3 a. m. this morning at the fam
lily residence. NUMBER 211 Chestnut
street. occurred the death of John j.
Stampen. one of the old and respected
residents of Grand Forks. Death was
due to Bright's disease and came sud-
denly, deceased having only been con-
fined to- his bed since Sunday last.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made as yet owing to the absence
from the city of Rev. Hulteng of the
United Lutheran church from which
the funeral services will be held,
probably Sunday, the hour to be an
nOunced later.
With the passing of John Stampen
this community loses one of its most
highly respected citizens. Born in
Norway in the year 1S47, Mr.. Stampen
came to this country in 1869 locating
at Chicago. Later he removed to
Madison. Wis.,, where he was appoint
ed assistant to the state historical
society by Governor LudingtOn.
In 1882 he came to Grand Forks
and for three years engaged in the
grocery business with M. Rueth. the
firm name being Stampen & Rueth.
In 1890 he was elected register of
deeds of Grand Forks county, serving
with credit and being again elected to
that office to succeed himself He
held the Office three terms and made
a careful and efficient public servant.
In 1897 Mr.. Stampen accepted con-
tract with the New York Life Insur-
ance company as special agent and
since that time has been engaged in
that business. He was firm believer
In life insurance and an agent who
had convincing argument, always
assisting his clients in securing a con-
tract which seemed best adapted for
their wants and position in life.
For some years Mr.. Stampen had
been ailing but his energy and de-
termination kept him up and he al
ways maintained a cheerful exterior,
a pleasing personality which en-
deared him to those with whom he as
ISOLATED.
Some years ago the family lost
son and the sorrow of that loss deep
ly saddened the lives of the father and
mother. Since then a little son now
about years old came to gladden. the
home and together with the widow are
the sole family survivors.
~ "o6 q UcduIlLul bl6uL " WALuCSS
the affectionate solicitude of the dot
ing parent manifest by his watchful
care of the little one and many have
remarked at the evident happy family
relations which existed in the cosy
home on Chestnut street.
The writer lived as neighbor to Mr..
Stampen for some time and in all sin
certify can say that but few men had
the happy faculty of making those
about him feel the cheerful reflections
of his own sunny nature characteristic
of John Stampen. His death is
mourned by wide circle of friends
and old neighbors and the sympathy
of the community In general will 60
out to the bereaved wife and little
son too young to appreciate the loss
Of kind ard indulgent father.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20

previous years. Nursery men report
that their trees are in a flourishine
condition and few are lost. The Rus
sian fly and the joint worm are making
inroads on the wheat fields in some
localities and more of these insects
may be expected in short time. Pro-
fessor Washburn recommends fall
blowing as the most efficient preven-
tative of these pests. Green cabbage
worms are taking toll of the cabbage
crop. but the cabbage maggot seems
to be taking a rest. The potato bug
Is busy, as of old, but is being met by
an army Of farmers armed with sprays
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
The Fargo Trim,

Arrangements have been practically
completed for the special to Fargo on
Grand Forks day at the state fair. 1t
will leave this city at o'clock in the
morning and run to Fargo without
stopping. making the distance in two
hours. 1t will leave at such time on
the return trip as may be designated
by those in charge Of the matter, but
tickets will be honored on any train
between Fargo and this city. The in
dications now are that an enormous
crowd will go on the special, and half
the pleasure Of the day will be in the
big crowd
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received up to
July q. 1906. at 800 p. M, at the
ONCE of ]. w. Ross, architect, for the
construction and completion of the
Sullivan and Grover buildings, to be
erected in the city of East Grand
Forks. The plans may be seen at the
Builders and Traders Exchange, and
at the Office Of Architect Ross, and
Sullivan Bros Office, East Grand
Forks, each bid to be accompanied by
a certified check for S per cent of the
bid. Owners reserve the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
INSECTS ARE PLENTIFUL.
Ent0m0l0glst Washburn OF Minnesota
Reports on Summer Pests.

Minnesota and North Dakota are
now suffering its annual occupation
by insect pests of all kinds, but the at
tack is not SO vigorous or the damage
so severe as In former years, accord
ing to Prof. F. L. Washburn,. state en-
tomologist, who has been on scout
ing expedition through the state.
Buffalo gnats stand at the head of
the class in pestiferousness. They are
numerous in the vicinity of Lake City
and are SO ferocious as to attack and
kill small chickens and drive horses
and cattle frantic. These insects,
which develop in the water, are about
two inches long. Many of them are at
tracted by electric lights and swarm
about them in such numbers as to be
nuisance.
AS a whole the attack of the invad-
ing army Is less destructive than In
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
For vagrancy.

O1acer Koan of the local police force
gathered in last evening breed CIV
ing his name as Gust Lagmadre and
residence as Duluth, together with a
young woman whose name is with
held, but who halls from Canada, and
the twain were locked up for the
night at the police station. They had
engaged rooms at Mrs. Jackson's on
8. Third street and were rushing the
GROWER" when noticed by the police.
The two do not claim to be married
and the girl is anxious to return to
her home. Her companion will be ar
raigned upon the charge of vagrancy
and will probably serve the county for
# least thirty day.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
N. A Broken Leg.

Charles Gibson, a Great Northern
brakeman living at Larimore lies at
the Deaconess hospital with broken
leg which was caused by an accident
yesterday at Michigan. Gibson was
assisting in unloading freight when a
heavy syrup barrel slipped and struck
him. breaking the limb and he mar
rowly escaping being crushed by it.
He will be confined at the hospital
some time because of the fracture.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
Halt Fare for Fair.

Arrangements have been completed
with the railroads for a round-trip to
the Grand Forks fair at one-half fare
for the round trip. the rates to be
available on any two days of the fair
to be selected by the directors. The
board is meeting this afternoon to de-
eide on which days the rates will be
accepted, but it is probable that the
first two days will be decided upon.
The tickets are good for return pas
sage until Saturday, August 4.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
A ROUND ROBIN.
Interesting Developments at Winnipeg
Over Ringling Bros Licenses.

There was considerable agitation in
civic circles over the round robin
which was circulated some time ago to
reduce the license fee for Ringing
Bros Circus, says the Winnipeg Free
Press.
For some time the inquiry has been
instituted as to why the rebate was
granted number of the aldermen hav-
ing expressed themselves as opposed
to the scheme.
Inquiry yesterday revealed the fact
that the important document has gone
astray.
Mayors Explanation.
The mayor in whose possession the
letter was, stated yesterday that it
was not to be found any place.
Questioned as to how many of the
aldermen had signed the letter, he
stated that all but one. 1t is under
stood ON good authority that this aid
erman was Chris Campbell, who was
not approached at the time it was cir
culated.
II matters ended at this juncture all
would be plain sailing, but at least six
aldermen deny any knowledge of the
affair whatever and state In no meas
ured terms that they would not be
party to such an improper document.
Aid. Sandis0n's Side.
Aid. Sandison said yesterday that
he had seen the letter in June and had
signed it. He understood at the time
that the circus was to come in June
and he signed it on the understand
ing that the matter had not time to go
before the license committee and this
letter would make it alright. II find
now that was wrong in doing 80 but
will not deny it and am prepared to
stand by the consequences. am as
sured that there we're signatures on
the paper from every alderman but
one when I last saw It."
Aid. Gibson remembered practical
ly the same and was prepared to stand
by his action.
Aid. Harvey was most emphatic in
his denial. He claimed he was out of
town at the time and did not sign It at
all. He also stated that he would ask
at Monday nights meeting of the coun-
Gil that the document be produced. He
would also probe into the granting of
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
Tennessean On Exhibition.

The Grand Forks Mercantile COM
Dany received the other day in a box
OF tomatoes land tortoise from the
mountains of Tennessee. The reptile
is now on exhibition at Colton's gro
Gerry and attracts considerable inter-
est. it. being curiosity in this coun-
try.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20
Will Celebrate.

Preparations are being made for one
of the biggest events in historic Penn
'bina county on August 2, when the
lcelandic national day Of patriotism
VII ee celebrated at Mountain There
are several thousands of this national
NY IN Pembina and these together
WIN the others who will attend will
make one of the largest gatherings of
me season. Attorney Sampson of this
city Will be the orator of the day.