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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
CAR BARN AT CED ARBtRG.
Milwaukee Northern hallway BE.
gins Its Erection.

The Milwaukee Northern railway has
begun work on its car barn at Cedarburg.
Lumber. sand. cement and other building
material are being hauled and unloadcd.
The stone cruSher and concrete mixer will
be put in use in Il few days, when the
work of building the concrete bridges be-
tween the city and Milwaukee have been
completed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
OSHKOSH TRACTION FIGHT.
City O1iciaIs Plead Not Guilty to
Contempt Charges.

Mayor John Banderob. Walter L. Mar
den. president of the board of public
works; Alderman John c. Noss, presi-
dent of the council, and =. G.. Draper,
vice president and general manager of the
Eastern Wisconsin Railway ard Light
Company, entered pleas of not guilty
when arraigned in Circuit Court at Osh-
kosh to the charge of contempt of court,
the case growing out of the traction fight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
Stricken Blind by the Heat &.

c. c. Ramsey. dis;ssct superintendent
CT the United States Leather Company in
Tomahawk. has been made blind by the
excessive heat. He was seated al his desk
when he was suddenly stricken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
AppI. Tree. Fertilizers.

The average value of fertilizing ele-
apple trees during twenty years, count
ing ten crops Of apples. is S37I. OF
this x147 is in fruit. $3.50 in the leaves
and $40 in wood for the growth of
the tree
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
HOW WE REMEMBER AND FORGET.
By Prof. Gerald Leighton

There Is no more marvellous faculty In the
mental equipment of man and the higher ami
mails than that Of memory, or the power of
storing up in the mind the results of external
Impressions Many animals possess this power
Of storing up the results of their impression in
the brain. Thus, by means of the faculty many
birds make their periodical migrations, and
bees and ants are enabled to find their way
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
BIG BANK WRECKED.
A PHILADELPHIA CONCERN IN
100000 FAILURE.
Real Estate and Trust Company Goes
Down with Crash-MiIlions Are
Gone; President Il Suicide-Much
Church Money Tied Up.

The Real Estate Trust Company. the
second largest concern of it's kind in
Philadelphia. suspended business short
" after = o'clock Tuesday afternoon be-
cause Of inability to meet obligations to
the amount of 100000. There are re-
ports Of gross misuseS of the institu-
TONS millions and criminal prosecu-
tons are possible. The bank is the de-
roSitOry for more than 100000 of the
funds Of the Presbyterian church. $780,
900 in tax receipts of the city of Phila-
delphia and $4,000 of cash of the
State of Pennsylvania.
The failure, which is reckoned the
greatest in the history of Philadelphia,
was due primarily to the suicide Friday
Of the president of the trust company,
Frank II. Nipple. Mr.. Nipple. accord
ing to the diagnosis made at the time
by his physician and the coroner of
Norristown, died of hemorrhage of the
brain, but it has since been authorita-
lively stated that he had taken Il dose
of laudanum and then gotten into a
filled bath tub, where he was found, APP
parently drowned.
Mr.. Nipple was one of the best known
financiers of the city. was Identified also
with many charitable and religious in
situations and was regarded as most
conservative. He was treasurer of the
board of trustees of the general assem-
bly, of the Presbyterian church. treas
Erer of the sustenation committee of
the synod of Pennsylvania treasurer of
the Presbyterian hospital there and
American treasurer of the western sec
ton of the Alliance of Reformed
Churches holding the Presbyterian sys-
TEN. Large sums belonging to these
bodies will be tied up or entirely lost
III the failure.
Mr.. Nipples financial downfall was
due largely TO his advancing of money
of the bank in aid of enterprises of
Adolph Segal. owner of the Majestic
hotel and a promoter known for the
boldness of his operations. Friends of
the dead banker express the belief that
Segal exercised a hypnotic Influence
over him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
HIS FIRST ATTEMPT.

CO HE sun was two hours high but
at the end of the corn row
- hollercd whoa! - and the old
mule stopped short an his tracks, as he
had habit of doing whenever his long,
alert ears caught the sound of the
vowel O even in the most casual con
versation. | ierked the pillow out of
the furrow, hastily scrapcd the share
of clinging soil with my bare foot, I'M
HOOKED the trace chslns and looped
them over the names: the lines l pass
Oh and tied through the bit rings and
then jumped over the sharp-ridged
back that quivered apprehensiyely at
NV touch and set off toward the house.
NV mother was at the woodpile gath
ering chips into her apron.
"Nv landw she exclaimed, in amaze
ment. whats the matter Henry"
had expected that. | kicked that
fool mule in the ribs. for he had stop
ned 'Nothn'." | answered sullenly
and then "Geddup you blame OF
snoozer!!"
7 didn't hear the rest. slid Off at
the watering trough, and, taking out
the bride bit, waited for my mule to
drink. He took his time, as usual,
nuzzling in the water and turning
away to survey the landscape, until
ierked savagely at his head, when he
returned to the trough. gulping greed
ily. as though he had not had water
for month. Only for a minute,
though.
We'll finish tomorrow, darn YOU -
| said. at last, and dragged him away
10 the barn. There I stripped the har-
ness from him, filled his manger with
hay and walked resolutely to the
house. Mother was inside now. for
which | was thankful, and | heard the
grinding of the coffee mill. l was wash
ing my feet in the tin washbasin when
she came out again, shooting flies be-
fore her.
1T amt supper time yet, Henry
she said.
81 know It." I replied, forbiddlngly
/ got UP without looking at her and
padded into the kitchen, carrying the
washdish with me. AT the sink l Sc
cured bar OF yellow soap and tow.
ell and, filing the basin with cisterr
water, carried it up to my attic bed
room and set 1t on a chair. Usually
l made my toilet at the bench in the
yard, but that seemed too public S
place this particular evening.
l opened a drawer and got out tn,
razor I had recently acquired-such
nice, bright razor. 1t was my first es
say. but shaved myself. and not NOR,
than three slight cuts tinged the lath
err with crimson.
I struggled into stifiy starchet
shirt and assumed my Sabbath-day di
agonals to the shirtsleeves and tool
from another drawer collar OF celiu
loid. white and glistening, smooth an,
naVIess. and a necktie that did no
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Of the kind They simply go home and amuse themselves
with arranging their wedding presents their liking
Or, if home is not quite ready, they big hotel for
few days.
So varied is temperament and freely is allowed
to rule nowadays that there is excellent for
elasticity in the duration Of the honeymoon While
could enjoy double of bliss. there others
whom single fortnight of uninterrupted companionship
is wearing. Let such by all cut it short Three
days are long enough when two have dragged unduy.
The month of honey devised for happy lovers What
of the oveless-the May and December couples? The
matched not mated?" The partners in marriage Of
convenience? The etea-tete is but weary business to
these and the honeymoon is sweet in only
Let it be brief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

The man VINO cannot he induced to
should plant thick and then thin it to
the required amount. IL he does not
want to do the work himsei he can
hire boys TO do it. A man is cunning 4
risk when he sets his planter to three
grains TO the hill' of seed that has not
been managed properly. Better have
four or five and thin to three
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

close attention to it, that the impression received may
be strong and confused with number of others
at the time Finally let it be noted that like any
other faculty that of memory be developed by suit
able practice and the time the faculty be
strained by overwork
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

!" Gather Us bOFhSss
Don't stand your horse in the sun
when there is shade.
Don't put the same load on that you
do when the weather is freezing.
Don't fail to wafer the horse at fire.
quent intervals.
Don't fail to battle the horses head
with cool water frequently.
Don't give the horse whisky, unless
advised by a veterinary.
Don't fail to wash the horses mouth
out occasionally.
Don't lash the horse.
Don't hesitate to employ n vet
erinarlan when horse is in danger.
Don't spare ice for horses head, or
ice water for his body, when he shows
signs of exhaustion.
Don't try to race your horse with au-
tomobiles, especially when you have Il
five-ton load aboard
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
Heavy Hampshire Lam IBIS.

Harry l.. Andrews writes as follows
to the American Sheep Breeder:
Ny flock of Hampshires are well
alorg in lambing, and l think | have
a finer bunch of lambs this spring than
ever before, although perhaps not so
great per cent of twins as usual, but
what they lack in numbers they more
than make up in size. l weighed two
lambs on March /, n ram lamb. % days
old, that weighed 401a pounds, and
eve lamb, 81 days old. that weighed
81 pounds, which l think not very bad
considering they have not been pushed
at all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
CUPID MAKES 'skILLING."

ManitOwOc Couple Wed After Acting
az Witnesses for Friends.
Accompanying Carl Hanson and Mabel
Pilger to Il minister to be witnesses to
their marriage. Richard Hansen and Sell
ma Meyer, well-known young people of
Manitowoc, determined to join the others
in matrimony. and double wedding was
celebrated. a peculiar incident is that
the two bridegrooms, unknown to each
other. leased the same house, one the
downstairs and the other the upstairs fiat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
Mob Raids Holy Jumpers.

\ mob of $50 raided the Holy Jumpers
camp meeting in Waukesha. egging the
women who attended and hurting bricks
al the Speakers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Scatter generous quantity Of salt,
and wood ashes, for the horse on the
ground and see how clean he will clean
it up. 1t is good for pin worms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
Deficit May BE Millions.

The liabilities of the trust company
are placed at S1OOOO,OOO, against which
there are quick assets of about $780,
600 and collateral of about SS.0OO,OOO,
which is not negotiable or readily con-
vertible. The doubtful collateral is
held as security for loans of about So
100000 made to Segal. In addition
there are loans of 100000 made to
others by Nipple and hidden from the
directors
The announcement of the suspension
OF the trust company followed Il meet
ing of the representatives of the banks
and trust companies forming the clear
ing house association, at which unsuc-
cessful efforts We're made TO obtain
pledges of money enough to help the
Real Estate Trust Company over its
difficulties.
There had been rumors that the Hip
pie estate was badly tangled. Until al
most the hour of the failure. however.
the fact that the trust company held
large amounts of paper Of doubtful
value was kept a secret, in the hope
that the local financiers would agree
to underwrite notes and securities be-
longing TO the concern and its directors,
so as to cover the 100000 needed.
Those who attended the clearing
house meeting, however, subscribed only
half of this amount, and, foreseeing no
other source of relief for the present,
hn off Of I,n
applied for' the appointment of re-
ceiyer
The application was heard by Judge
Audenreid, and he appointed George
II. Earle, Jr., president of the Finance
Company of Philadelphia. as tempo
rary receiver, fixing his bond at ST.
100000.
Immediately after the closing of the
banks doors Il crowd of 800 depositors
blocked the entrance and clamored for
admission. 1t was necessary to call a
squad of Islicemen to calm them. but
there was no attempt at violence. A
run had been in progress since the bank
opened in the morning, due to rumors
as to the stability of the institution,
which were circulated persistently after
the death of Mr.. Nipple. The demands
of the depositOrs did not cause alarm,
however. until after noon, when they
became so clamorous as to hasten the
suspension of the bank.
The board of publication of the Pres
byterian church, which had between
$4,000 and $4,000 on deposit with the
trust company. made an effort to with
draw the money, but failed by three
minutes. Hearing rumors of the I'M
stable condition of the company. men,
bers of the board notified the officials
Of their intention TO transfer the ac-
count to the Philadelphia National
Bank. A representative of the latter
institution made all haste to the office
of the trust company and arrived three
m;nIlteS aftpr the doors had closed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Don't wash duck eggs, for washing
takes off the natural coating, opens the
pores in the shell, and paves the way
to early decay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

caused by the operation If done skill
fully and at the right time-less pain
than is often endured by cockerels liz
their fights with one another.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
WISCONSIN MEN DROWN.
Harry Sweeney and Oscar Depure
Perish in whirlpool.

Harry Sweeney. formerly of Wiota Os-
car Denure formerly Of Pittsville. and
L. ". Kaiser of Freeporr were thrown
out of gasoline launcr that struck 4
whirlpool. in the raging Pecatonica river
and drowned Three of their companions
were rescued by farmers on the bank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
Killed by Lightning.

Edward Gorder. aged ~ years Was
Killed by lightning al Hillside. He lelTeS
A wife and two small children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
LET THE HONEYMOON BE BRIEF.
By Mrs. Humphry.

Among the numerous things that have been
revised by society is the old fashioned honey
moon. 1t used to consist of four more or less
happy weeks. Now it means anything from
couple of days to a couple of years. This last
IS exceptional, the tendency being rather to-
wards abridgment Many happy pairs snub
the honeymoon more than this. They pre-
tend that they are going away. but do nothing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

l shook my head and hurried out.
The sorrel mare whinnied as | came
in, but there was no corn for her now.
In three minutes she was being backed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Keep the chickens out of damp
places and look out for rats, weasels,
cats and hawks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
ATTACKS KENOsHA's MAYOR.

Il. j. Huck Arrested on Charge of
Assaulting James German.
Mayor James German and Eugene j.
IIuck engaged in a fierce encounter in the
Hotel Eichelman in Kenosha. Huck was
arrested. German charging him with using
abusive language and assault. He asked
that Huck be put under peace bonds,
claiming that Huck had threatened his
life Huck is a member of one of the
best known of the pioneer families of ke-
nOSha.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

To keep your flock as free as possible
from sheep parasites, give the animals
a change of pasture, say once every
ten days. Alfalfa, red clover, oats or
any high-growing forage is good for
sheep, inasmuch as the animals are
not so liable to become infested with
parasites rs when eating grasses which
grow lower.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
ROY LIKE DEFENDER DIETz.
Chippewa Falls Lad Protects Berry
Patch in Woods.

James Orland, 10-year old boy. living
at Jim Falls. is evidently trying to EMU
late the example of John f. Diet2. He
has fine ten-acre patch of blackberries
i'll the woods and is holding them with
rifle against wOuld-be raiders. He stood
off party of ten persons the other day
and offered to shoot anyone who might
venture to squat on his territory. The
boy says that he has kept away several
hundred berry pickerS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Hay green in color and sweet in taste
Is the only quality that is fitted for
a COW III milk to eat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

The average woman thinks the story
of her life would make good novel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06
Hot and Cold.

Little Willie-Say, pa, what is a
weather prophet?
PA weather profit. my son, is the
kind the ice dealer makes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Let the COW friSk in the open air
once in a while; continuous stable 1fe
is not good for her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Some men are judged by their build
ings, others by the kind of stock they
keep. A very good impression Of the
kind of man is seen by looking into
his back yard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Yes, clover seed is expensive. The
question is can one afford not to buy
it? AS rule not enough study is Civ
EN- the advantages of having clover.
Eight dollars appears to be big price,
but it is not so much when we cOnsid
er the area a bushel will SOW Then
the advantages reaped by it are to be
regarded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Cows kept in stalls will consume
from three to four tons of hay a year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

The seed corn topic Viii not down
and it ought not to until every farmer
can obtain a satisfactory stand. Some
tests of seed reported this spring show
low vitality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

One turkey mother can take care of
two dozen poults.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Not every rich field will produce good
crops; not every trotting bred horse
will trot; not every drafter will escape
the barbed wire; not every banker is
honest not every bright thing that gilt
tiers is gold not every church member
is Christian.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

A new mixer will not get as much
milk as the one to which the cow has
been accustomed A cow has some
rights that are TO be respected. Wheth-
er she has or not she usually assumes
the right to withhold her milk when
she has a new mixer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Make every square inch of the farm
rich but the lawn, and make that beau
tiful. A lawn that does not present
beauty to the eye is out of place. A
field that Is beautiful and not rich is
an abomination to its owner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

There is all the difference in the
world in the way men cultivate corn.
Lots of men lose more than their wages
In the corn they tear out. All boys on
farms should be taught how to cultivate
corn. 1t is an essential factor in their
agricultural education.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

The small breeder who is overstocked
with horses should never refuse a fair
offer for such animals as he has de-
cided TO sell. Cost of keeping and risk
of injury from accident are items that
should not be overlooked by the man
who desires to mako the breeding of
horses profitable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

Horses for hard work should not be
too fat good thrifty condition is best
If in good, strong flesh, they will stand
up to work better and suffer from heat
less than if very fat. On this account
oats is a better daily ration for work
horses than corn. A mixture of the
two gives good results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

In the long, hot days there is ten
dency for farmers and their wives to
work too hard. One ought to be wise
enough to know that old age will come
later ON and if one wishes an easy old
age he should use discretion when i'll
his prime
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-06

In the adjustment of a cultivator the
shanks should be easy to handle by the
operator and at the same time do good
work. 1 have seen men working like
a niger at an election cultivating corn
when there is no need at all for 81 h
efforts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-06-16
Dramatic = : Musical

while a big squad has been engaged
from Fort Douglas to do justice 70
the battle scene.
Nat Goodwin, the most popu-
lar Of all our comedians brings
his newest farce comedy to
Salt Lake next week. II Is en-
titled "The Genius" and was written
specially Tor Mr Goodwin BY VIM. c.
and Cecil dc Mile. the first named o.
whom is the author Of Robert Blossoms
strong Heart In this play MI
Goodwin IL said 10 have listened 10 the
clamor Of HE critics and friends. aud
gone back 10 purely farce comedy work.
and the chances given him are said 10
ht hls special talents 10 a nitcty The
play Is a short comedy and viii be
preceded by a one-act curtain raiser
entitled I'm Blaze Of Glory Jon this
Goodwin plays the role OF Mike O'Brien,
a professional hummer and % is said
INDUCES in several touches o. pathos
Saturday night the engagement viii
close with "a revival Of When We
Were TWenty-one" the most popular
Of Mr. Goodwln's productions IN re-
cent years The leading lady Il Miss
Edna Goodrich, said 10 be- the pos
SCISSOR Of both beauty and talent
Al the Grand Miss Tucker next week
win present Down boo Dixie and the
old familiar Or Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
with Whit Brandon In the title roles.
The first named play tells the story
OF an officer In the southern army 10
love with q northern girl who has In
tense prcjudices against the south. The