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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
WISCONSIN VALLEY
PIONEER DEAD

Benjamin Single, pioneer in this
part Of the state, having resided in
this city for short time in the early
days, died at his home near Ripon
last week. He was native of Eng
land, born at Bayfield,, Herefordshire,
August, 20. 1920, and came to America
when 16 years of age. They located in
Milwaukee and in 1910 he with two
of mis- brothers came north to Grand
Rapids, where for time, together
with Tim Hurley and Henry Clinton,
he operated a saw mill. The second
year he became sole owner and in
1913 he decided to go further north.
In company with Homer Drake he
came by road as far as what is now
this city, going from here in a dugout
via the Wisconsin river to MoSinee,
thence to Wausau in a birch bark
canoe. He then went back to Grand
Rapids, but the following year re-
turned to Wausau, where he resided
until 1884, being Identified with lum
bering operations during all these
years. The latter year he purchased
farm near Ripon, where he continued
to reside until his death. His wife
passed away eight years ago. Mr. and
Mrs. L. w. Thayer. the former his
adopted son, resided with him. The
remains were taken to WauSau for
iDterment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
CITY MAIL
INFORMATION
Information in Regard to Getting
Your Mail at Home.

The first weeks delivery of mail
was attended with considerable
and many difficulties, due largely
to the lack of information on the
part Of the citizens Of Grand Rapids
on this subject. The fact that only
a small per cent Of the letters and
papers came addressed to street
and number, prevented the prompt
delivery Of the same. Even at
this time, large per cent of the
houses are not numbered, and a
much larger per cent have no box
,Or receptacle to receive the mail in.
Further, the paths and sidewalks
leading to the houses from the
street are not cleaned as they
should be in many places. All
these things, while small in them
selves, retard the prompt delivery
of mail. We hope that those who
reside in the delivery districts will
see that these small matters are
attended to promptly.
1t is absolutely necessary that
parties making application at the
office to have their mail delivered
by carrier should have their house
numbered, suitable box placed
upon the front of the house, anc
their sidewalks clean, and further
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
NAMED GRAND RAPIDS

When f. A. Umstead, of Min
neapOlis, who represents a huge con-
Germ for the manufacture of boys
wagons, baby carts, wire wheels, etc,
and who is looking for place TO in
stall a plant worth half d nillion
dollars, asked one of the principal
officials Of the Wisconsin Central
railroad where good city for him to
locate in could be found, and when he
suggested Stevens Point. the official
said, "No, | wouldn't go there; 60 to
Grand Rapids"
While we sincerely thank the
Central official for his good words in
favor Of our city, we can but feel that
he spoke very good advice when the
manufacturer is considered. What
a manufactures should look for in a
desirable location are: fire protection,
nearness to water, abundance Of work.
ing men who are residents, nearneSS
to market. and above all, RAILROAD
FACILITIES. The railroads are the
main thing to look for. Now Stevens
Point is very nice city, and We have
many friends there; but when the
manufacturer is concerned, we firmly
believe that we have the more
favorable situation. We have the
main four railroads in the state, while
Stevens Point has but Two, and only
one of these are of use to them in the
business this man would go into. So,
IN view of the situation, and in view
of our other advantages, we believe
the Wisconsin Central official knew
what ne was talking about when he
said, 500 to Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
BUYS FINE HOTEL

A. E. Gurdy, of Port Edwards, has
become the posSeSSor of a fine hotel
property at the popular summer re-
sert at Green Lake, near Ripon, and
he will take possession on March first.
We were unable to learn just what
hotel at Green Lake Mr.. Gurdy pur-
chased, but understand that it was a
fine property. Since leaving NekoOsa,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gurdy have had charge
of the boarding house that furnished
home for the unmarried EMPLOYEES
at the Port Edwards paper mill. Mr..
and Mrs. Gurdy are first rate good
people, and are we'll qualified 10 take
charge of the new hotel, which we
are confident they will conduct in a
first class manner
We understand that the considera-
tion was'Sl3. 100. and that the papers
we're made out and the deal completed
on Saturday of last week. The RE-
PORTER cOmmends Mr.. and Mrs.
Gurdy TO the people with whom they
will be associated. as very good citizens
and we wish them the success they
deserve in their new venture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08

that they should have all their LET
ters, papers, magazines, etc, come
to them addressed to street and
house number. Unless this is pro-
vided, the postmaster will be
obliged to refuse to have the mail
delivered till these necessary ar
rangements are made. The reader
will bear in mind that carriers are
not allowed to converse with per
sons any questions foreign to the
delivery of mail. issuing of money
orders and registry Of packages,
and in doing this, the customer
should always have the proper
change in money required in any
transaction with the carrier. The
carriers are allowed to work only
eight hours in any day, and with
the large territory they have to
cover, they will be unable to do SO
without a stringent enforcement OF
these provisions.
The rate of postage in the city
limits by carrier is two cents for
every ounce of first class mail. Il
you want to register any thing
you must add eight cents to regu-
lar postage. 1t is positively pro
hibited to mail letters without pro
per postage added. Putting loose
pennies in boxes is positively pro
hibited. Each family should pro
vide themselves with postage
stamps to avoid these annoyances
| On Sundays there will be no de
liveries of mail except at the pos
office, and then, from twelve to hal
past one o'clock. The collection
of mail from the boxes will b.
made at six o'clock on Sunday
evening All mail to go soutl
should be mailed before six o'clocl
to be sure Of its delivery. Resi-
dents of the east side will apply ol
Sundays for their mail at th'
Money Order window in the from
of the post office. Those living
on the west side will apply at tn
large window down the lobby. Il
facilitate the getting of your mail
tell the clerk your house numbe
and street.
While free delivery of mail il
this city is new thing, if every
one will do their part in aiding tn
carriers, the service by them wi
be more prompt and efficient tha
it possible can be unless these cor
veniences to them are provided fo
and attended to. 1t is the desir
of the postmaster and his assist
ants to do everything possible f
bring about the prompt and effic
ent delivery of all mail matter an
they are all anxious to do the
part to this end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
RELATED TO FOUNDER
OF MILWAUKEE

F. X .-Crotteau, the elderly man
who died at his home in Rudolph
last week, was related to Solomon
Juneau, who founded the city of
Milwaukee. Through his mother
he was a cousin of the founder of
Wisconsin's greatest city, and
many of his relatives now in the
county are also relatives of the
same man.
There are a number of families
in Wood county and near here, of
the name of Juneau, directly related
to Solomon Juneau. Mr.. Crotteau
who was "a years old at the time
of his death, was we'll acquainted
with the man who figured SO
prominently in the early settle
ment of Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08

a second. They are not affected
by heat or cold; yon mlght
freeze a South Bend N1atch IN
ice a0zthout aBeczsAg its time
Keeping qualities TO the sight,
est degree. They are proof
against variations caused by
railway travel, horseback riding,
automobiling or any of the many
jolts and jars and bangs of every
day use.
After we have regulated South
Bend Adjusted Watch to your per-
son, we, and the makers, absolutely
guarantee it to be perfect time-keeper.
South Bend Watches are made in all
standard sizes and styles at prices to suit
any purse.
If you will call at any time, even if you
do not intend to purchase watch imme-
diate1y, we will be pleased to show you
our line of these watches and explain to
you how, through the wonderful South
Bend Balance Wheel, a South Bend
Watch adjusts itself to every temperature
GutOm0ticGlIy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
JUSTICE BROWNS COURT

Last week was hustler for Justice
Brown. A marriage, an alleged lot
terry promoter, and a tiStically inclined
woman made things move little.
The couple to be married were Myrou
Compton and Miss Emily Felio, who
will make their future home in this
city. Frank Mazur was arrested on a
charge of promoting lottery scheme
in connection with his tailor shop.
The scheme was that Of suit clubs,
and the case was adjourned. The tis-
tic woman was Mrs. Mattaise who be-
came enraged during her hearing and
attacked District Attorney Theodore
Brazeau with ruler. She was finally
quieted, by purSuaSion of the muScu-
lar force of the whole office, and JUS
tice Brown, hastily adjusting his
smile, which had become diSarranged
during the fracas, was once more
ready for court work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

We were surprised to note, upon
visiting the library in Grand Rapids,
the large number of children that
were patrons. and the quality OF the
books they chose: it is an encouraging
fact.
The Women's Club has appropriated
five dollars to the library for the pur-
chase of books, and as the Club is now
studying Shakespeare, it was decided
to make purchases of books on this
subject The July book order of eac h
year is made up of books that are to
be used by the clubs in The fall.
Due to the many requests at the
library for loans of magazines, SUBJ
scriptions to Scribner's and World s
have been duplicated: they will be
| bound in spring back covered and
circulated as books, with the usual
fne of three cents per day for deten.
| tion for more than the allotted week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
WOMEN INITIATED

In spite of the cold weather Friday
evening, thirty five women members
of the Central Rapids Hive, L. o. T.
NJ, gathered in their lodge rooms and
after the opening ceremonies, ini-
tiated Mrs. Nellie Perenboom, Mrs.
Jenkins, Mrs. Bnddle, Miss George
Griffith and Miss Emma Kruger into
the mysteries of that lodge. The
work was we'll doue and impressive.
The initiatory ceremonies over, all
formality was dispensed with for the
evening and every one entered into
the spirits of the evening and mad a
social good time. The fine refresh
ments reflected great credit upon ting
members of the social committed
This order continues to grow in
membership. and everything seems
to indicate large increase in
membership, from now on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
DUNBAR CONCERT

The last number of the Citizens
Entertainment course was put on at
the opera house Monday evening and
was fully up to expectations. This
company is quite well known here,
having been here before, and their
program was even better than their
former one. Their bell ringing was
first class, and the singing and violin
cello playing as delightful. They
gave their entertainment to a full
house and all were very much pleased
with it.
We understand that the committee
who arranged for the course will fall
a little behind on meeting the eX'
penSes of securing the five numbers on
the course, and that they will be
losers thereby. This is d regretable
fact, as the companies that come here
on these courses are first class, ano
those this year were very fine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
CONCERNING THE
NEW LAUNDRYMAN

In recent issue of the Washburn
Times, published in the city from
which comes George f. Richards. the
man who purchased the two steam
iaundries in Grand Rapids, we note
these expressions concerning Mr.
Richards: MIR. Richards is practical
laundryman of much experience, and
will doubtless meet with success in
his new location while here.
several attempts have been made to
set up opposition laundries, but all
have failed, owing to the fact that
Mr. Richards always conducted an
up-to-6ate establishment and thereby
controlled the business in the city
* < The people of Grand Rapids
will find Mr.. Richard to be the best
kind of citizen, always looking TO
the welfare of the place in which he
resides" He is now in charge of the
laundries here, and expects to make
his home 10 Grand Rapids. We well
come the advent of man such as the
Times declares Mr.. Richards to be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
WRIST SPRAINED AT
ROLLER RINK

While skating alone Saturday
q eyeDing at the roller rink in The opera
house, Mrs. Belliuger had the mis-
fortune to catch her skate it, such
way as to cause her to fall, and her
Fight wrist was severely Sprained
thereby. Mrs. Bellinger is good
skater and was skating alone, keeping
time to twO-Step music. She became
surrounded by a crowd and slipped
5nd fell.
She was assisted to a seat and when
Jher wrist was found TO be injured she
WAS taken home and IA physician
ealled- who found the injury TO be ii
severe sprain. This was Yrs. Bel
Fingers first fall since the rink
ftarted, and she is the only one to be
tjured there as yet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
GOLDEN WEDDING

Ed Morrill, weat to Duluth Satur-
day, TO attend the golden wedding an
niyersary of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. Z. Morrill, of that place. Fifty
years covers long span of this life to
to live with another, and face the bat
ties of the world; in celebration of
their being able to see the time when
they had lived together for half Gen.
tury, all their immediate relatives
were al the Morrill, home in Duluth
Sunday and a pleasant Time INDUCED
in. The REPORTER extends congratu-
lationS to the elderly couple.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
,sARE NOW AMERICANS

number of American citizens is
atseaSt three greater now than it was
last week. Three men came before
the circuit court this week and had
their naturalization papers arranged,
whereby they became citizens of the
United States.
The three are: Theodore Schulz, OF
Big Flats, Adams county; Robert
Thomas, of Sherry; and John Radtke.
of Sigel. All were formerly citizens
of Germany, but having lived in the
United States and especially in Wood
county for time, they have decided
to make this their native land. All
three are industrious men and have
fine farms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
TAXES PAID IN
GRAND RAPIDS
Some OF the Heaviest Taxpayers
Who Have Settled With the
City For This Year.

There was levied by the city of
Grand Rapids, and will be collected
this spring S73, 1874, to De used dur
ing the coming year to carry on the
city government. OF this sum, there
had been about $63, 900 collected by
City Treasurer Frank Stahl on Satur-
day OF last week, and there was quite
good sized amount came in during
the first few days of this week. We
append to this article list OF those
who have paid the most taxes at the
time we secured the list. There may
be some who have large amounts TO
pay, but who have not as yet done SO,
and they arc not included in the list.
OF the largest tax payers, the Con-
solidated Paper company is, Of course,
the largest, contributing Sll, 10000, or
practically one-siXth of the whole
amount raised in the city. Other
heavy taX-DayerS are:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
MODERN BROTHERHOOD
HELD OPEN INSTALLATION

On Friday evening of last week, the
lodge of Modern Brotherhood of
America in this city held an open
installation in the hall above j. T..
Schumacher'S store, and entertained
about fifty members and friends.
The evening was pleasantly spent in
dancing and at supper furnished by
the women friends of the lodge.
This lodge has not been in very
good condition till lately, but is now
in hourishing shape. State manager
Moreau of Marinette. and District
Manager Stimers of Merrill were in
attendance at the installation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
Fell And Broke His Leg.

Louis knutsOn, while going home
one night last week, slipped on the
sidewalk an front OF Thomas Burr's
residence on Eight ST., in such way as
to fracture his right leg in two places
between the knee and the foot. This
occurred about two o'clock in the
morning, after which he was taken
home: Dr.. Pomainville was called and
set the broken member. The injury
is a severe one, but the old man is
doing very well, considering his age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08

DR.. George Pomainville. the son of
Mrs. Frank Pomainville, ST.. of this
city. who has been 1racticing medi-
cine at Humbird, Wis. for the past
year. has decided to locate in his
home and native city. He will occupy
the Office rooms in the Pomainville
block on the west side, now occupied
by DIR. j. W. Rockwell. George is a
grauuate of the Wisconsin College of
Physicians at milwaukee, and has had
a years practice in st. Joseph's
hospital in that city. The past two
months he has been in Chicago where
he took postgraduate course in the
college there, in diseases of the eye,
ear. nose. and throat, and he viii
make speciality Of these diseases
/ George is well known and liked, AID
there is no reason why he should not
do we'll in that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
RAIL ROAD CROSSING Gates
WILL BE ASKED FOR
REPORTERS Persistency i'm Asking
For Gates is Rewarded by City
Council Thursday
Evening.

Railroad crossing gates will be provided the dangerous
this city the railway the
will of the people Grand Rapids expressed by thee councils
action Tuesday At this meeting resolutions
mousy adopted praying that the commission investigate
the condition existing these place relative determining the
necessity gates the Grand crossings the Chicago Mil
waukee ST. Paul. Wisconsin Central and Chicago & North
railways and the First crossing Green Bay
Western The REPORTER much pleased the
people Grand Rapids that efforts have proper safety
piances the dangerous crossings has shownfruit.
1t probable that the commission will here time
March and they will then take the with the railway
companies thus relieving the Of that work When the
finally installed where the directs and the differ
noted between proper safety appliances and the
hapazard the difference will be such that the people this
city will then fully apprecia the councils
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
OFFERED STATE POSITION

William Brennaman, janitor at the
Lincoln building, and who recently
took the state civil service eXamina-
tions, has been offered a position in
one of them, and is considering the
proposition.
He passed the examination very
nicely, and the position offered him is
in the Green Bay reformatory, and ne
is considering whether he will accept
or not.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
YOUNG SOLDIERS HAVE
EXCITING TINE

Coporals Kirk Muir and Abe Joseph,
who were to sail for Manila on Febru-
ary first from San Francisco, came
near not sailing at all, when on the
night before they were to leave, the
transport upon which they were,
caught on fire and when it was finally
put out, three men were found dead
and score were found injured,
The fire caught in the forward hold,
near the ammunition stores and officers
effects, and the city fire department OF
San Francisco was called out to help
None of the soldiers from here were
injured, but they had plenty of excite
ment for time. The transport viii
not sail for several days yet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
MICHAEL CLIFFORD DEAD

Michael Clifford, at one time
resident and business man of Grand
Rapids died Saturday morning at his
home in Stevens Point. For several
years his health has not been the best,
and the end came Saturday. The many
friends of Mr.. Clifford and his family in
this city will hear the news with deep
regret. The funeral was held Tues
day, at which several persons from
here attended. Mr.. Clifford was
married twice, and from the two
marriages there survive him widow
and fifteen children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08

suffer with dyspepsia, indigeSt-
ion and constipation? When
Dys-Pep-Sine will give you sure and
certain relief. Your money back if it
dose not do all we claim: Johnson &
Hill Company and John E. Daily.
If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08

For RENT-A six room house. 10
the second ward. Inquire at the
Wood County National bank. II
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-08
ASouth Bend Watch
Frozen in Ice
Keeps Perfect Time.

South Bend Watches areaccu-
rate to the minutest fraction of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-07
BUYS WAGON FACTORY.
Real Estate In Pell City Shows consld-
 erabIe Activity.

Pell City January 6.-(special) )-Edgar Devering of Birmingham has purchased the Pell City wagon factory from the Rhodes Manufacturing company of this place and will assume management in a few days. This factory manufactures spokes, axes, holsters, tongues and trees. and also handles and other things which require hardwood, and it has been a paying investment ever since it's estab- lishment. nearly eight months ago.
 A Abig sum has been offered for the Pell City charcoal and chemical works, owned and controlled by B. G. and A j.. Rhodes, but no deal has been consum- mated.
 great many real estate deals have been made in Pell City the past two weeks involving considerable outlay of cash W. NJ Smith. attorney. has just traded his beautiful farm known as the "Denman place" to Sheriff J. L. North for the sheriffs fine dwelling house and lot on Vine street. and the sheriff has purchased the residence belonging to J. c. Kent, now of Birmingham.
 w. A. Starnes has made several inn portant transactions in real estate.
 Farm lands as well as town property in this community is going up in value every day.
 L. Cooke and Frank Cooke, the new owners of the St. Claire County Telephone companys lines, have taken charge of the same and the exchange is running and giving good service.