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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22
A MUSKRAT HUNT

There are different kinds of dogs,
and some dogs of about the same
nature differ through different train
ing. Many otherwise good hunting
dogs, through association with their
trainer. take on sort of inherent
fear of certain animals. For instance,
Herman VoSs owns big hunting dog,
which answers to the name of Duke.
Duke has been carefully trained, and
makes good chicken dog. But
Herman has always had a shivery
spell when in the presence of musk.
rat, and Duke seems to have become
infected with the same fear A short
time ago large rat appeared in the
cellar of the Wood block, and a party
set out to accomplish its demise.
Armed with Duke and lots of advice,
Herman attacked the solitary muskrat
but true to the characteristics he has
learned from his master AL VosS,
upon his discovery of the nature of
the quarry, seven large, extended
leaps were sufficient to carry Duke far
from the scene, and the muskrat
reigned supreme till it was brought
to earth by Jim Walsh. Amid great
applause from that part of the spect-
tatorS made up of Fred Wittenberg,
the dog and it's owners made off, and
Duke, once the pride of its masters,
is now being fed on rat meat, and
sleeps on a muskrat fur coat, lest the
black mark credited to his hunting
abilities spread to his general reputa-
tiOn. And still the world moves,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22
ELKS GIVE FINE
DANCING PARTY

What was perhaps the finest dane
ing party the local lodge of Elks have
given this year, was given by them at
their lodge rooms in the Wood block
Friday evening. Nearly forty couples
attended, making about as large a
crowd as the Elks' lodge hall would
comfortably accommodate.
The Imperial orchestra furnished
music for the party, which provided
a thoroughly fine time for all those
who attended. Among those from
out of the city who were present
were: Misses Lydia and Milie STANCE,
of Merrill; Katherine Galligan, of
NekooSa; Cassie Whitman, of Rudolph;
Dorothy Pulling, Emmogene Hayward
and Helen COnnor, of Marshtield, and
Fred Hoffman and Harry Atwood also
of MarShtield
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22
BOYS WIN OUT AGAIN
Basket Ball Game at High School
Friday Gives Local Team
Victory.

Once more the boys from the Lin
coin high school in this city have
come out victorious. The game was
played Friday evening at the Lincoln
gymnasium, between team repre-,
Senting the MarShtield high school
and the local team.
Though the game was one-sided in
score, it was very clean game, the
fouls made being more on tecnicalities
than by rough playing. Scoring was
frequent, giving the spectators plenty
Of opportunity to cheer. With Prof
Schwede refereeing, the game started
shortly after eight O'Clock. Prof. Gile
Of Marshfield, umpiring. The score
following in their order were: free
throw by NOyer, Of the local team
field throw by VOyer, field by Arpin:
another, by Podawiltz; gift and free
throw by Voyer; free throw by Marsh.
field; Arpin, field: Mac Donald made d
field throw after the referees whistle,
which prevented it from scoring,
VOyer repeated MacDonald'S per.
fOrmance. and then made free throw
and field throw; Marshfield made a
free throw: PodaWiltZ made a field,
followed by field by Marshfield
Voyer followed this by free throw,
and then made d try for field which
caused the ball to roll around the
basket and finally roll off, while the
spectators held their breath, await.
ing the result.
In second half, Nash started with
a field throw, Voyer followed with a
free throw; MaTshfield made a free
throw and field which did not score,
from the fact that it was made after
the referees whistle blew. There
after Noyer made two free throws,
Macdonald made two field throws,
and MarShfeld, one throw. This
made the score 80 to 5, in favor of the
local team.
We understand that the Marshfield
team was made up largely of fresh
men students, which may account for
their defeat. With the players from
our neighboring city, came Prof. Gile,
Ray Tearnan, Harry Atwood, Frank
Nick, Misses Dorothy Pulling, mascot
of the team, Emmogene Hayward, and
Helen COnnOr, Miss ConnOr was a
guest at the Witter home, and Miss
Pulling a guest OF Miss Carolyn Briere.
After the game, part OF the Marsh
field contingent attended the ElkS'
party.
The MarShfeld line up was: center.
Armand; guards, Burner, and Warren:
forwards, Patterson and Purner.
Grand Rapids lined up thus: center,
Podawiltz; guards, Macdonald and
Arpin; forwards, Nash and VOyer
Our neighbOr to the north was repre-.
sented by very nice crowd of young
people, and the wrangling feature
that mars many games was entirely
absent. The visitors played hard, and
put up good game for new players,
add later in Uheir career as basket
ball players. Grand Rapids would be
glad TO arrange another game with
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22

EN- Of0lQered Work or dragons, ana
carvings OF animals, horses, men,
dragons, till it is impossible to de-
scribe thousandth part of what |
saw. There were candles burning and
at the innermost end there was an
altar above which in an alcoye was a
life sized image or carving Squatting
in tailor fashion, with elabOrately
painted clothing of bright red
color with long black moustache.
On the altar | saw pine apples and
some white looking fruit that | never
saw before, and other eatableS TO I
''hs nobs" in the alcove above.
| was informed that the image was
fond of whole pigs. On either side OF
the innermoSt cham Der there were some
spears or emblematic stats in gold
and silver leaf arranged in the same
manner on both sides; all were diff
ferent in design, that is. one of each
kind on each side directly opposite its
mate. In the central chamber there
was an elaborate chanedlier contain
ing three tiers of six expensive lamps
with burners same as on students
lamps and much the same kind of
shades and chimneys. Here was "a
ranged on each side an elegantly
carved staff or cane about eight feet
long and three inches in diameter at
the top tapering toward the floor.
with animals, birds, and men on horse
back carved all around. When / say
carved | mean the animal is actually
cut in the stick with space behind so
that it is sort of statue: in the case
of the horses the men were aStride.
These were very small in size as the
diameter Of the stick on all sides alike:
these images were covered with
gold and silver leaf SO they would ap-
pear solid metal, as were three pad
dies or big fans, also handsomely
carved.
The panels around the altarS were
carved with images of animals and
dragons and there were jars or urns,
these with carvings and scrolls upon
them though only three inches high
by two and one half inches in diam
eter, all gold or silver.
There was a Chinaman working
around the innermoSt altar, probably
cleaning up the remains Of the images
last luncheon There had been a great
attendance to this place of worship
during the last few days, as the sand
and dirt littering the floor gave
ample testimony. | have heard that
their New Years celebration lasts
until January 2S, but LaBOca is quiet
today, though | did hear some fire
crackers going off around the police
station at noon. ALI shops were open
at ll:15 a. III. when | went to break
fast.
This description of a Chinese Ieg.
Year may give you some idea Of what
it is like, but my pen does not even
commence TO describe it properly for
of what / saw. A weeks inveStiga-
tion through the church or house of
worship would not impress it all on
anyOne'S mind: there was so much of
it and all SO strange. There are
several such places in Panama | am
told.
Yours truly,
SEQ. M. HUNTINGTON,
Assistant electrician Panama r. r.
[ "a Rnca
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22

At the Elks' dance Friday evening"
a visitor from out of the city who had
had opportunity TO dance after music
by the Arion orchestra of Oshkosh
during the same week said: ''Of course
the Arions are fine orchestra. but
in justice to your orchestra in Grand
Rapids, l must say that l like to
dance after their music even better
than that of the men from the city
on the lake: their time and good selec-
tion of music make dancing more
pleasurable This compliment to
the Imperial orchestra of this city
was we'll taken, as Grand Rapids has
as good an orchestra as will be found
in many days journey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22

Herman Price, the thirteen year
old adopted son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Price, of Seneca, died at the River
view hospital last week, after an ap-
parently successful operation for
appendicitis. The little fellow
had been very i'll; but seemed to re-
cover from the operation in good
shape, till on Wednesday. when he
passed away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Price were sent for,
and came to this city for the remains
of the boy, who was taken to their
home in Seneca. The funeral was
held Friday, from ST. Lawrence's IS
Catholic church on the west side, Rev.
KOrcZyk, officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22

Upon invitation Of Charles Norton
of Almond. to attend dancing party
at that PLACES Misses Mayme Daily.
Ethel Kelley, and Lydia STANCE, and
Messrs. Robert Morse. Charles
Pomainville, and Guy r. Wood went
down from here Thursday, and had a
very enjoyable time. An impromptu
lunch at the Northwestern depot
here and on the train down, a drive
about Almond. and the dance, al
contributed to the fund of pleasure
provided for the guests by the Almond
people, and By themselves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Mothers
FsyOrite

The soothing and healing properties
of this remedy, its pleasant taste and
prompt and permanent cures have
made it favorite with people every.
where. 1t is especially priced by
mothers of small children. cold. Group
and whooping cough, as it always af.
fords quick relief, and as it contains
no opium or other harmful drug, it
may be given as confidently to a baby
as to an ADULT. For sale by John E.
DAILY. Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

The First Congregational church
have issued a program, announcing
the fact that their pastor, Rev. Fred
staff, will deliver series of lectures
as follows:
Feb. IS, "ESau."
Feb. 25, Jacob"
March 4, Saul"
March IL, David"
March Is, Judas 1scariot."
March 25, Peter"
April l, "LOrenzo de Medici."
April 8, ''Savonarola.
April %, Napoleon"
April 20, "Willlam the Silent"
May 6, Benedict Arnold"
May Is, Geo. Washington.
The first entitled ''Esau." was de-
livered Sunday evening Feb. 18th. Ii
this was fair sample of what the fol-
lowing lectures are to be and we
have reason to believe it isl the Con-
gregatiOnal church audience room
should be crowded to it's utmost Ca
pacity. All the interesting charac-
teristics of Esau'S life were strongly
portrayed in pleasing manner.
Lovers of all the good in life will miss
rare treat if they do not avail them
selves of the opportunity of attending
each one of these lectures. The next
lecture on the program is entitled
Jacob" and will be delivered next
Sunday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22

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Write at once for full particulars anC
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on fifty
cent bottle of Green's Warrented
Syrup Of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
IS cent bottle to prove satisfaction or
money refunded. John E. DAILY: John
son. Hill & Co.
nOV-l0-6m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Wood left Thurs
day for two weeks trip to Mil
waukee, Chicago, Battle Creek, Mich,
and French Lick Springs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22
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, 1906-02-22

Misses Katherine Galligan, OF Ne
kooSa, and her guest Miss Cassie
Whitman, of Rudolph, attended the
ElkS' dance Friday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-22

TEO. NJ. HUNTINGTON,
Assistant electrician Panama r. r
LaBOca.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-03
Waking UP IN SECOND
Three Candidates For Nomina-
tion by the Democrats
For Congress
WALSH MAKING A CAMPAIGN
Clinton Man Is an Avowed Candidate,
While Iowa City Has Ball and Mer-
Ger to Offer = Wade Said to Favor
Ball for the Nomination - Other
News.
WALSH MAKING A CAMPAIGN
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Sept. 3.-Folle'wing the
definite announcement by Judge Wade
that he would not be candidate for
the democratic nominations for con-
gress in the second Iowa district this
fall, three prominent democrats have
appeared In the field and there is every
prospect that there will be lively pre-
convention campaign which will ma
terially disorganize the democratic
ranks Wade himself has brought out
Hon. George w. Ball, now mayor of
Iowa City and one of the defeated cam
didates for the gubernatorial nomin-
alton at the state convention held IN
Waterloo last month. S. w. Mercer
also from Iowa City and democratic
committeeman from the second Iowa
district has also been prominently
mentioned in this connection by Gin
ton parties. The campaigns OF both Ban
and Mercer are. being kept under cover
and 1t is intimated that before the con-
vention is called to order by Chairman
&c. NJ. Reno, of this city, that Mercer
will withdraw to help the candidacy of
his friend Ball Judge Walsh of Gin
ton, has been an avowed candidate for
the past year subject to the withdraw
al of Judge Wade. At the democratic
state convention at Waterloo, when 1t
was practically known that Wade
would not run against Dawson, Walsh
announced to friends that he would
make hard campaign for the nomin-
alton 1t is believed thruout the re-
publican ranks in the second district
that much healthier tone Is manifest
in the political situation, from the re-
publican standpoint and that Dafwson's
chances of reelection from district
concededly democratic are materially
brighter. Dawson's unusual record dur
ing the last session of congress- in
which he secured many large appropri-
ations for the second district, is be-
lieved to have made him friends even
among the democrats of the district. 1t
is believed that the campaign will be
one of the most interesting; waged in
Iowa this year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-03
TAMA SCHOOLS ACCREDITED.
Superintendent Fleming Brings Them
Up to a HIGH Standard.

UP TO f1tGn SSaUOdru
Special to Times Republican.
Tama, Sept 3.-The Tama public
schools opened this morning with the
usual good attendance and with the
following teachers III charge of their
respective grades: Professor c.. f..
Fleming. superintendent; high school,
Miss Mildred Hershire, principal; Miss
Lena Brokaw, latin and history; Miss
Margaret Dew, mathematics and his
tory; Miss Kathryn Locy, music and
drawing Eighth grade, Mrs. Mary
Richards; seventh grade, Miss Jennie
Wren. sixth grade. Mrs. Nellie Miller;
fifth grade, Mrs. May McCurdy; fourth
grade, Miss Ruth McKeen; third grade.
Miss Maude Aldrich; second grade.
Miss Dorothy Elrod; first grade, Miss
Leah Maynard Appleton school,. Miss
Lottie Wilcox; preliminary grade, Miss
Nellie Biem.
The Tama public schools are on a
better basis than ever before, due to
the efficient service by Superintend-
ent Fleming, who Is commencing this
morning his seventh year as superin-
tendent of our schools. During his
superintendency an extra year has
been added to the high school and now
the Tama high school has been ac-
credited by the colleges of the state
with thirty-two credits, which means
that a graduate of our high school Will
be admitted to any college or uni
versity of the state of Iowa without
examination. With Superintendent
Fleming returned and the efficient
corps Of teachers under him this year
we bespeak for the Tama schools
successful year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-03
PASTOR sC0LDS FLOCK
Rev. j. w. FrizzeI Of Congregational
Church at Sioux City, Delivers
scathing Rebuke to His People and
Tenders His Resignation.

Sioux City, Sept. 3.-Without warn
ine the Rev. DR.. j. W. Frizzel, pastor
Of the First Congregational church
whose membership is made up OIL
,rominent families, denounced his con-
eregation from the pulpit Sunday ana
then rendered his resignation
creating a most profound sensation.
Mrs. F,rizzel and their daughters, Eona
and Genevieve, occupied a front pew,
and sobbed and wept during the START
ling address, while the congregation
sat aghast. The attack applied to the
congregational church as a whole. He
said that one-half of the ordained
CONGREGATIONAL ministers were without
charges largely because of the con-
duct of the congregation.
DR.. Frizzel bluntly assigned as the
reasons. for his resignation the " pre- :
iudice., "petty fault finding" and 'un-
christian-iike hostility of certain
members of the church. poor attend
ance a. prayer meetings and lndlHer-
ence to missionary work. all OF Whlch
had been wearing on my Wl1e >
health and the happiness of my nome.
He said that the members mad cfltl-
ciseS him behind his back by saying
that he, was not really doctor OF d.
vinity. and that he had bought his de-
erees with money. He threatened to
sue these people for SANDER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-03
THE ouMoNT NEWS.
Schools There Open the Years Work
Today-other Items.

Special to Times Republican.
Dumont. Sept. 3--The public schools
Of this town opened today. The fol-
lowing is the roster of teachers: Miss
Alice Swope, principal; Miss. Alice
Cowie, assistant principal; Miss Laura
Paine, grammar teacher; Miss Lizzie
Huss. intermediate; Miss May Con
tales, primary. The corps Is the same
as last year, with the exception of
Miss Paine, who comes here from Ma
rengo. to fill the vacancy made by the
marriage of Miss Nora Sindt.
The teachers are all here and come
back feeling rested for the arduous
duties connected with school work, and
it is hoped that the town may have a
more successful years work, If posi-
BILE. than last year.
The furnace has been overhauled
and new walks put in, the school house
cleaned and everything put in good
shape.
A new daughter is\ reported at the
home of Thomas Silver.
H. f. Loon11s and wife and daugh.
ter Fay left Saturday night for yis-
it in Chicago.
Dumont will hold its annual corn
festival September 81 and 2s.
l.. j. Mulkins and Joe Boots Will
leave tonight for two weeks visit IN
Missouri.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-03
The Art Of IdlinR..


Cultivate the art of idling. There Is
no doubt that to be able to idle at will
ls most valuable gift and one which
Is becoming rarer every day. The art
Of loating is not properly understood
by the majority Of people. Much has
been written on the subject. Steven
son dealt with 1t in an essay; Mr..
Kenneth 1rahame touched on 1t In
"Fugan Papers, and Mr. Barry Pain
has some Illuminating remarks on the
subject in his Canadian canoe book.
There Is q subtle difference between
the views of these experts Mr.. Ora
hame advocated absolute idleness.
MI. Pain pointed out, with more truth,
that the great art of loafing was to do
the easiest thing and that sometimes 1t
is easier to work than to be idle This
is the secret of the whole matter. The
superficial idler thinks it his duty to
be idle on every occasion. The man
VINO has studied the subject knows
that this is an entirely erroneous
view. There are times when we feel
that we must be up and doing. IT we
sternly repress this inclination our
peace is disturbed. The really scien-
tiflc idler is the man who can idle at
will.-London Chronicle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-03
Varying weight of the Body.

A physician points out that several
fallacies are common with regard to
the weight of the human body. The
man who congratulates himself on his
gain of several pounds in weight in a
given period may have no cause for
rejoicing, for he may be under delu.
sion. Very few persons, says the in
vestigator, have any correct idea OF
their own weight. AS matter of fact,
the weight of the body is continually
changing owing to innumerable infiu-
ences On warm day after break
fast man will lose more than third
of pound per hour. Seventy per cent
Of the body contains water. and Its
weight varies constantly. The infer
ence to be drawn from the loss or gain
of pound or two may be mistrusted.
Fluctuations OF a few ounces are a
sign that the body is in healthy
statn-N-f -.'-e.. ',iA'-nn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-03
A TROTTING OSTRICH
Unique Attraction Secured for tho
Butler County Fair at Allison This
Year-ostrioh to Trot Two Heats
Each Day-Bie Crowd Expected.

Special to Times-Republican
Allison, Sept. 81. V. Gregory OF
this place, secretary of the Butler
county fair, has secured as special
attraction for the fair which will be
held on September 4, 5 and 6, a trot-
ting ostrich, from Hot Springs, Ark.
This ostrich trots two heats each af-
ternoon of the 9TH, and 9th, against a
harness horse and the event will be
interesting and exciting.
The fHuttens" famous aerial artists
will also exhibit upon the grounds
each afternoon.
There will be ball games and races,
and the meet this year will. If the
weather is favorable eclipse any fair
ever held in Butler county. The Off
GERS are devoting much time to that
end.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-03
SCHOOL CHANGES AT poMgRoY
Advancement of Scholars Necessitates
Closing Of One Room.

Special to Times Republican.
Pomeroy, Sept. 3.-The corps of
school teachers here is changed con-
siderably and what was Miss Trego's
room last year has been taken out en-
tirely. This room was composed OF
the fifth and sixth grades The change
Is due to the advancement Of the scltol-
ars and the fact that considerable eff
fort is being made TO have the state in
spector establish this as an accredited
school. Some changes are also being
made with this result in view. but they
are subject to the approval of the state
inspector. The new teachers are +. c..
kolb superintendent. Alma Payne,
grammar room, and Miss May Huntley,
fifth and sixth grades. Miss Smith has
been transferred to the high school as
assistant principal. This makes the
teaching force as follows; Superinten-
dent, F.. c. kolb; principal of high
school, Miss Anna kolb; assistant
principal, Miss Mable Smith; grammar
room. Miss Alma Payne fifth and
sixth grades, Miss May Huntley; fourth
and fifth grades, Miss Johnson: second
primary, Miss Nellie Bowers; first pri
mary, Miss Clara c. Blair.