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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

About twenty-five couple walked 10
on MIR. and Mrs. John Plenke, Jr., and
helped celebrate their twelfth we'd
dug anniversary on Thursday Oct.
4th, and presented them with beauti-
full rocking chair. Games and cards
were played throughout the evening
and an elaborate supper was served at
twelve O'Clock. Congratulations were
freely extended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

A. w. Rumsey, assisted by his son
Verne, is,again in charge Of the Grand
Opera House work. 1t seems natural
to find Mr.. Rumsey billing the new
shows once more, and patrons will ap-
preciate the care he always gives this
amusement house when in charge of
the work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

While employed on the new Baptist
church building one day last week,
VIM. Risto lost his balance and fell
headlong from the wall, distance Of
twelve feet, to the ground below land
ing among some broken stones. He sus-
tanned some serious cuts and bruises
but fortunately no bones were broken
and he will be able to work again in a
few days. DR.. Bellin answered a
hurry call and attended the injured
man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

The west side ladies' aid society Of
the Methodist church held its an.
nual election of officers at it's meeting
Wednesday afternoon. Sept. 26. The
following ladies were honored: Pres
Mrs. T. j. Cooper, First Vice President
Mrs. Chas. Brown; Second Vice Presi-
dent Mrs, Clark Lyons: Secretary Mrs.
Chas. Kellogg and Treasurer Mrs.
Frank Moore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

A large number of the members of
the Catholic Order of Foresters drove
to Nekoosa Sunday evening where they
were entertained royalty by the order
in that village. Several speeches
were made by the visitors and. gen.
eral good time was had by all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Why is it, careless seven year old
kid can drop a half burned match in
an alley and burn up all the barns in a
block, while an able bodied man has to
use up whole box of matches to get a
wood fire started in heater that has
draft enough to draw all the furniture
up the stove pipe?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Lemuel Kroner arrived home last
week from Minneapolis where
he attended the funeral services
of his son-in-law, d. D. Demarais who
was killed recently in the New Prague.
Mimi, railroad accident.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

The story is told that a certain
woman was reading the matrimonial
columns of paper and remarked to
her husband: 'Here's a strange coin
Cidence-a William Strange married
TO a Martha Strange" Strange in-
dead" remarked the husband, shut I
expect the next news will be a little
stranger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Very Low Rates TO Buffalo. N, Y.

Via the North Western Line. Ex-
curSion tickets will be sold at one
fare for round trip October 10 to II,
inclusive, with favorable return limits
on account of favorable return limits
on account of International Christian
Convention. Apply to agents Chicago
and North Western R'y,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Summons.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, WOOD
COUNTY
Johnson g. Hill Co. plaintiff.
VS..
John Wagner, defendant.
The state of Wisconsin TO the said de-
fendant.
You are hereby summoned to appear with
IN twenty days after the service of this
summons exclusive of the day of service
and defend the above entitled action in the
couruaforesaid; and in case of your failure
50 10 do, judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demands of the COM
plant, OF which copy is herewith served
upon you.
CHAS. E. BRIERE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Z; o. address, Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Inc summons and verified complaint are
on nle with the clerk of the Circuit Court
for Wood County
CHAS. +. BRIRRE,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney
First publication Oct 4. expires Nov s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

The official weather report has been
given cut. During the month there
were l8 clear days, partly cloudy and
7 rainy. The precipitation Of rain
was 3.9l inches. On the Both there
was a severe frost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

DR.. A, B. Crawford informs us that
he has rented an office In the city of
Marshfield and will hereafter be
located in that city where he will
conduct his dental parlors. The many
friends of the doctor are sorry that he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Frank Wagner, one Of the members
of the fire department, had the mis-
fortune TO have his foot run over by
the hose truck while going to the fire
early Saturday morning. While the
injury was necessarily painful one
we understand no bones were broken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
TAX DEED NOTICE
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK, !

WOOD COUNTY, WIS.
Notice is hereby given that all of the
following described tracts of lands and city
and village lots, situated in Wood County,
State OF Wisconsin, were sold by the county
treasurer of said county on the nth day of
May, A. ID. 1904, for the delinquent taxes OF
1903 and remain unredeemed at the office of
the county clerk of said county.
Now, therefore, unless the taxes, interest
and charges set opposite the several tracts
and lots hereinafter specified, together with
fees for redemption and advertising, shall
be paid at the Office OF the county clerk OF
said comfy on or before the nth day of May
A. ID. 1907 the same will be conveyed to the
purchaser thereof, pursuant to the statute
in such case made and provided. interests
computed to the last day of redemption.
Given under my hand and official seal at
the ONCE of the county clerk, in the city OF
Grand Rapids, in said county and state, this
10th day of August A. d 1906.
GEO. w. DAVIS,
County Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Irwin Jero, who for the past year
has been employed as deliveryman for
the Gross & Lyons store, has resigned
his position and has gone to work
teaming for Mr., Brewer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Homeseekers Excursions to Points on the
c, NJ. { st. Paul R'y.

Every Tuesday until and including
Dec. 25-06 the G. Nj. & st. Paul R'y.,
will have on sale special homeseekers
tickets at one fare plus 50 90 for the
round trip. Return limit q days to a
great many points in Minnesota, Iowa,
North and South Dakota. For route
rates and points TO which these rates
apply Call on or address.
g. 0. ANDERSON,
Local AUpnt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

This is the season of decay and
weakened vitality. Nature is being
Shorn of it's beauty and bloom. If you
would retain yours, fortify your sys-
tenn with HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea IS cent, Tea or Tablets. A. E..
Lapham, NekooSa, and John e DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Summons.

WooD COUNTY
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS 80
IN JUSTICE COURT
To JACOB MARTY:
Your are hereby notified that a summons
and garnishee has been issued against Won
and your property garnished to satisfy the
demand of Jacob Binder, amounting to
S42.65; now unless you shall appear before
Burton L. Brown. q justice OF me peace in
and for said county, at his OFF ce in said CITY
on the 18th day of October, 1906 at 900 O'Clock
in the forenoon, Judgment will be rendered
against you and your property sold to pay
the debt.
Dated this % day of September, 1906
JACOB BINUER, PlaintifI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Scandinavian Church Services.

Morning service at 1890, Sabbath
school $50 d. m., Junior Christian
Endeavor 2:30, Christian Endeavor in
the evening at 7:30. IF.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

J. T. Schumacher purchased
handsome driving horse and buggy
from a Stevens Point party Friday.
Horse flesh is reported pretty high
this fall,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Notice..

Those interested in Portage County Drain
age District Will please take notice that on
october IL, 20, q, anG November 3rd., | Will
be at John Smiths store for the purpose OF
receiving drainage tax, for the Portage
County Drainage District
VIM. CACHE.
104-3t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Very Low Rates to Buffalo, N. Y

Via the North Western Line. EX-
cursiOn tickets will be sold October lC
to II, inclusive, with favorable return
limits, on account Of International
Christian Convention, Apply to
agents Chicago g. North Western R'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

The city has number of wOrkmen
busy this week cleaning off the dirt
anu refuse from the macadam pave
ment on Grand avenue,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

has determined on leaving Grand
Rapids. and their best wishes will
follow both he and his wife to their
new home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Have You Tried IT.

If not call on Geo. T. Rowland s.
Son for free sample of Postmaster
tobacco for smoking and chewing. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Louis j. Ule had the interior OF
bis home freshly decorated. W. G.
Martin did the work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
LOCAL MENTION.

A new cement sidewalk has been
laid in front of the Chase residence on
Oak street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Cranberry Marsh for Sale.

The ere-Pomanville cranberry
marsh will be sold this fall because OF
the condition of Mr.. Briere's health.
There are % forties In all, 40 acres in
vines. OF these 20 acres are natives,
and the balance Bell & Bergel, Nc.
Falin and HJweS. Water supply and
drainage is excellent. There is good
opportunity to increase the amount
of vines to 100 acres or more. For
particulars inquire of J. A. Gaynor,
Grand Rapids. Wis. At
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

The cement walk in front of the old
First National Bank property on First
street has been completed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Wood ard Coal.

Hard and soft coal and all kinds of
wood for sale. Prices right. Phone
"a. Bosscrt Bros. g. Co. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Henry J, Teel. of Milwaukee, who
was here "a years ago and went to
school when J. @. Emery was teacher.
He boarded with Henry Simpsons
parents and remembers distinctly that
winter small pox ragged in this city.
He is now on the Milwaukee fire force
and says he has often thought of his
old time Grand Rapids friends and
came especially to spend his vacation
here. He is now the guest of Henry
Samson
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

Erne DurwaSh, veteran of the
White Pass stage line, and handsome
Harry Painter left today with a pack
train for Valdez. They took the ferry
TO West Dawson, and struck due west
on the trail to Glacier. Beyond that
they will cross the country and con-
tinue over the mountains and valleys.
They go to make a reconnaissance Of
the country with view of picking out
favorable locations in connection with
the Orr stage line between Valdez and
Fairbanks.-Fa Alaska, Daily.
Harry Painter, mentioned in the ABOVE
item is the eldest son of Alderman
and Mrs. A. Painter, of Eighth street.
Can you win? You realize that to
win in anything these days. requires
strength, with mind and body in
tune. A man or woman with diSor-
dered digestive organs is not ia shape
for days work or play. How can
they expect to win? Kodol For Dys-
pepsia contains the digestive juices of
a healthy stomach and will put your
stomach in shape to perform its inn
portant function of supplying the
body and brain with strength building
blood. Digests what you eat, relieves
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach
Paipitation of the heart and Constipa-
tion. Sold by 4. L. Steib & Co., and
Wood Co Drug Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11
Notice of Sale on Foreclosure.

First publication. Sept ID expires Oct 49,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

When a horse is SO overworked it
lies down and in other ways declares
Inability to go further, you would
consider it criminal to use force.
Many a man of humane impulses, who
would not willingly harm kitten, is
guilty of cruelty whel his own Stom-
ach is concerned. Over driven, over
worked. when what 1t needs is some
thing that will digest the food eaten
and help the stomach to recuperate
Something like kodoi for Dyspepsia
that is sold by f. L. Steib & Co., and
Wood County Drug &C.
The Catholic Order of ForeSters are
planning on big time at their hall
next Wednesday evening, Oct. II.
A committee consisting of j. B. Raglan,
LOUIS Bauman, f. Link and Ed Fahl
have been appointed to take the
matter in charge. and they are busy
preparing fine literary and musical
program to supplement the card party
which will be one of the features of
the evening. This evenings enter
tainment will be for the exclusive
benefit OF the members of the order,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

In the account OF the entertainment
given by the Modern Woodmen OF
America Thursday evening at their
ball in the Wood County National
Bank building, this paper omitted TIC
include the name of Miss Flossy Han.
sen, who gave one of her excellent
recitations. We were taken to task
by number of the members for this
unintentional omission, and we were
like wise informed that the number
responded to by Miss Hansen was one
of the features of the evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

STATE OF WISCONSIN WOOD COUNTY IN
CIRCUIT COURT.
H. Imogen Birge, Plaintiff
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-10-11

feet south and 1873 feet east of the NV
corner of the ne ne running south 125 feet
east so feet north 125 feet west so feet to
place of beginning "a 222
Grand Rapids City-ToWnship % N. r. 6 E
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-24

marking line on whirllng ball that
represents the earth. II would some
times seein--to carry the illustration
further--that mischievous imp direct
cd the point OF the pencil. causing II TO
trail aimlessly IN the neighborhood Of
Greenland where the eclipse occurs In
1909. and In the South Antarctic regions
In 1910.
In fact. although total eclipse OF the
sun occurs every year between 1907 and
1912, vet no observations Of value can
be made, because on all these occasions
the pathway of shadow lies almost
wholly across oceans on inaccessible
parts Of our planet. That observa-
tons OF value cannot be made Is due
10 tho fact that no device for securing
accurate astronomical observations
from the deck OF u ship has yet been
perfected, while TO reach these places
tedious and expensive expeditions are
necessary.
For this iason Il seems as though
some effort should be made to observe
the coming eclipse of January IL 1907.
at one at least OF the ten possible sta
tions whose positions have been care
fully computed by Prof, David p. Todd.
Fortunately, the eomputer In this case
IL equal to the emergency and, undaunt-
I'd by climatic conditions, Of q tedious
journey, braves all obstacles IN pursuit
OF shadow which enables him for
few moments to obtain brief glimpse
Of the sun In all It's glory.
What glorys like to theef
Soul Of this world this universe's eye.
No wonder some made thee deity.
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/, Mongolia, seems the easiest place to
| get al, compared with the long over
land "trip to Jixah. To arrive at Tsair-
osu means long ocean trip across the
Pacific, but the difficulties In the way
OF transportation from Pekin 10 that
place are still to b. considered. and also
the climatic conditions AT this season
OF the year, However, 1t must be re-
membered that this win be the last IA
yorable opportunity for observing an
eclipse until that OF April, 1912. which
will DO visible for one minute IN Bra
I'll. and for a brief interval In Spain.
The next eclipse win be that OF Jan. 5.
1893, and VIII be wholly confined to the
Pacific ocean, with the possibility Of OBJ
serving stations on two islands.
brief account OF tfsese Islands will
show how little they are adapted for
such work, One. named Flint island, ~
situated west OF the Marquesesas is
lands. 1t belongs to the British, and
was discovered In 1901. THIS little is
land Is about two and a half milo
long and half mile broad aud Is
fringed by deep coral reef. which
dries at low water and extends seaward
quite a distance.
Ii is covered with brushwood and
trees, and In the interior Of the Island
are two small lagoons Of brackish wa
ter. Not very promising prospect foi
the most enterprising observer. despite
the fact that tho duration of totally
VIII be four minutes, and the suns al
titude "A degrees. IN 1880 tho island
was uninhabited. and the buoys for
merry In use were gone. There Is no
rise and fall OF tide. and the landing
is said to be very bad, even for sutt
boats.
The other island within the shadow
track Is known as Hull island. and IL
situated half way between the Mar
qucsas Islands and the Solomon islands
II ~ one of the Phoenix group. and
was discovered by Wilkes In 1910. A
coral reef fringes the island aud land
ing is difficult except by entering the
lagoon by means Of the boat passages
on the northwest side. There is no an
chorage, and In 1899 the island was I'M
Inhabited. The winds are favorable
from January 20 May, during which
period bad weather is most common.
Small chance, then, Is there of observ- |
Ing the eclipse with any success, since |
Il occurs on January ., when squalls !
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@ HE next total eclipse of the SUI
takes place on Jan. 13, 1907,
and will be visible IN central
Asia, says the Philadelphia
Ledger Although the track NJ tho
eclipse Is wholly on land. yet tho con-
dltions are go unfavorable. both as 10
weather probabilities and communal
cation with these regions RUSSIAN
Trkestan and Mongolia) that scarcely
an effort viii be made BY the as
tronomere OF this country to view the
eclipse. No expeditions will be sent
from the United States naval obscrva-
tory, Washington: Harvard obserya-
tory, Lick observatory or the Yerkes
observatory.
only Prof. David p. Todd, Of the
Amherst observatory, Mass. seems to
have summoned up enough courage 20
70 In pursuit " the fugitive shadow.
though even he has not yet settled
definitely whether he Will go east to
Bokhara or west via Pekin to Tsalr-
osu. few thousand miles more or
less Is mere item apparently IN the
calculations Of The astronomer. when
taken into consideration with tho at
fractions offered By "A total eclipse Of
tho sun, and no obstacle seems lnsur-
mountable IN such case. As prof
langley said Of this superb sight.
THE spectacle Is one of which. though
the man of science may prosaically
state the facts, perhaps only the poet
could render the Impression
The best region for observing the
eclipse Is available by means OF rail.
ways recently constructed IN Russian
territory on this railway ana about
two-thirds of the way from Tashkent
TO Samarkand lies Jlzah. only a few
miles from the exact line OF central
eclipse. Fortunately the railroad
from orenburg TO Tashkent prac-
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THE COMING ECLIPSE.
Only One American Expedition VIII Go Asia to See Condi-
hons Are Unfavorable

tieally a branch OF the trans-Siberian
railway. which has been In course OF
construction, Is now completed. Other
easily accessible places near Jlxah.
ana well within the belt OF totality.
are Iaamin. Nau and IRA Tube, the
lasi being practically central.
FROM the United States the best way
10 reach Jizah IL by means of Naples,
ntinoplo, the Black sea. riffs.
me Caspian sea, Bokhara and Samar-
Rand. From krasnowoysk. on rho
Caspian sea 90 Tashkent trains run
regularly, there being two trains which
leave Krasnowoysk daily az 5 u. m.
ma 1915 p. M, respectively. Tho re-
turn trip might be made by way OF
Tashkent, Orenhurg, Samara, Moscow.
warsaw, Berlin, Paris, London. TO New
YORK City. This would be an ideal
round "trip. including the total eclipse
OF lne sun and glimpse OF some
or the finest cities OF Europe en- route.
y we go further east the track OF the
eclipse leads into region more and
more difficult OF access. although the
totally lasts few seconds longer. ana
the ecllpsed sun IL few degrees high
er Only one station IN Mongolia, Tsar-
osil. seems likely to be considered, and
may be the only one finally selected by
Prof. Todd. In the American Journal
OF Science for March 1906. he has given
the position of 10 possible observing
stations, exact local time OF the four
phases, duration Of totality and other
interesting facts.
The middle OF the eclipse occurs Mt
sunrise In a region north OF the Black
sea, the track crossing the Caspian sea,
where the eclipse begins at sunrise. IL
reaches Jizah. In Turkestan. about S:4i
ana ending Mt l0:0l:552. the duration
being about two minutes.
Jlzah Is about 10 miles south OF the
central line. while ura-Tuibe is only
two miles south, and practically cen-
trail There the eclipse begins at s.50:52,
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The sinclair Socialist, handing the
beggar a dime, said;
"The world is In bad enough way,
dear knows; but am not one OF those
blind men who say that IT. goes back
instead OF forward
Take your case. for instance. You
are practically unmolested, aren't your
A few months is the most you ever get
for begging, And do you know what
would have been done to you in the NJ
teenth century,
The first time they caught YOU beg
glng they'd have whipped you at the
carts tail. The second time they
caught you they'd have slit your right
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totally being at l0:66:S71, and ending
at io:0s.40.9, a duration Of two minutes
and IL seconds. At Tsair-osu, In Mon
golia. which IL two miles north of the
central line, the eclipse begins at
l2:2s.5s, with totally at t:4S:4l,6, and
ends at l;6i:38.7. duration OF about
one minute and As seconds.
Looking nj the map Tsair-osu, In
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prevail Such is the irony OF fate.
permitting one Of the grandest sights
the eye VI mortal can ever behold to
waste its glory on these almost mae
cessible islands.
This reminds one of the illustration
given by an astronomer who compares
the tip Of the shadow trailing along the
earth 20 the point of lead pencil,