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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-18

tidal wave has inundated Anotta bay
Washing on. many houses.
ne shock was severe at Richmond, and
nus town also was destroyed by fire.
Spanishtown was also DANA ged. One man
there
IL rs reported that at AnOtta bay the
crater of an extinct volcano is emitting
llames and smoke. and IL is thought that
the earthquake originated there. The rec
ords Of Jamaica contain no previous men,
uon OF activity Of this volcano.
Appeals have been sent to all sections
oi the island asking for assistance. Food
SUITS are needed above all things
The steamer Bella from Philadelphia.
arrived here yesterday with a small car
70 Of uruvigi7ne
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
HAD NARROW ESCAPE
Stove Explodes and Blows Pieces
Through Wall.

Saturday afternoon an accident &C.
cured in the new home Of |. p. Witter
on Third ST., which Narrowly missed
being fatal to the servant. As it was
a small hole was blown through the
kitchen wall, and the water back of the
stove blown to pieces. The damage
is only slight.
In changing the stove to- the new
home the hot water connection was
made With the furnace, and it was sup
posed all the water had been taken
out Of the water back to the stove.
However, some water remained in
the stove, and when fire vas built
this becoming hot generated steam.
just as the telephone rang and the
servant stepped away from the stove
to answer the call, the explosion oc-
cured, with the result that one of the
pieces of iron, was blown Through the
wall.
The ring of the telephone at this
time, is considered very fortunate, as
it unquestionably saved the young
lady from serious accident if not
from instant death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
Miss Edna Ridgman Ree0mes
Mrs. Frank Willard.

A very pretty home wedding oc
CURED at the residence of DIR. Ia. L.
Ridgman Saturday morning, Pee 81
in which the contracting partits were
his youngest daughter, Miss Edna,
and Frank Willard, cashier of The n.
W. R. R., of this city.
The home was handsomely decor
ated with holly and red and white
carnations.
Exactly at HOO o'clock the bridal
party entered the parlor TO theBtrains
Of NJ endelsohn's Wedding March
played by Miss Blanche Cleveland
The bride and groom were attended
by Miss Georgia Ridgman, siser of
bride, Carl Eyenson and littE Ger
trude Knocke as ring bearer.
Rev. Fred Staff performed Til cere.
mony in a short but impressive
manner. None but relatives were
present. Immediately after The cere-
mony delectable wedding lulcheon
was served
The couple left on the North
Western at 1:35 for Mr.. Willard s
home at Oaktield, Wis, where they
were expected at o'clock diner.
The bride is well known AM very
popular young lady, who has always
made her home in Grand Rapids. Mr..
Willard has won many friends since
his arrival in Grand Rapids, and all
are lavish in Uheir wishes for q happy
welded life.
The young couple will be at home
to their friends after Jan. Is, 1903 on
Fourth Ave. n.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Sunday was great day for skaters,
the Consolidated pond furnishing the
best Of ice for this sport.
John Ray, of Green Bay, is in the
city visiting with his wife and her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John LaHaie.
Miss Martha Gettzlaff left for
Chicago Tuesday morning to spend
Christmas with her brother Henry,
who is employed in that city.
Mervin View left for his home
in Green Bay Tuesday to spend
Christmas with his parents.
Wilbur Briere is home to spend the
holidays with his parents.
G. ]. Kaudy was a business visitor
in Green Bay Saturday.
I. III. Taylor, who has been con-
fined 10 his bed with illness for the
past week, is out again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
in THE LOCAL FIELD

Alfred Berard, who has been visit
ing with his cousin, Francis Berard,
OF Wausau, has gone to Madison to
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pickett, of
Boswell, are in the city to visit over
Christmas with the formers parents
An unusually large number of
farmers visited the city Saturday
with marketable produce.
Chas Litke, who for the last two
years has been employed in Montana,
is home to spend the holidays.
Ira Wood, who has been employed
in st. Cloud, Mimi, stopped off Sat-
urday in this city to visit with friends,
while on his way to his home in Lone
Pine, Wis.
Miss Mary Brahany left for her
home in Madison Saturday to visit
over the holidays with relatives.
Joseph Chaunie left Saturday for
Merrill where he will spend the holt
days.
Miss Lou Woodwork, of Pittsville,
is visiting in this city with friends
J. G. Hamilton, was a visitor at
Wautoma Saturday transacting busi-
ness for the Central Wisconsin Poultry
& Pet Stock association.
Miss Mable Hamilton, who has been
teaching in Oshkosh, returned home
Saturday for the holiday vacation.
Saturday was the shortest day Of
the year. From now on the days will
begin to lengthen, and according
to the old saw, we may look for the
cold to strengthen.
Miss Bloom. of Seattle, Wash, is
spending the holidays with her aunt,
Mrs. Gross. on the Plover road.
Mrs. Althouse, of the Bayou, who
has been visiting with relatives for
the past few days in this city, re-
turned to her home Monday.
Mrs. Oscar Uehling left Saturday
for Redwood, to attend the funeral
of her grandmother.
This Office is in receipt of a
wedding card from Mr.. and Mrs.
n son Cobb, announcing the
marriage of their daughter Susan
Persis, to Charles Edwin Compton,
on Saturday, December q, 1907. in
Arlington, Mass. Charles Compton
was formerly resident of Grand
Rapids and will be remembered by all
the old settlers He is brother of
Mrs. w. t. Jones, and is now associ-
ated with his brother Frank, in the
east. We join with his friends in
congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
DEATH OF MRS. BOTHER
Occurred Sunday Morning at the
Family Residence.

The death of Mrs. Herman B,etcher
occurred at her home Sunday
morning. Deceased has been i'll for
some time past, and the fatal termi-
nation was not altogether unexpected.
Mrs. Amelia BoeUcher, nee Wilke,
was born in PRUSSIA, December 81,
1850, and she was therefor in her
fifty-seventh year. She cameto this
country with her parents When a
child. She was married on Dec. 3,
1872 to Herman Boetcher, who sur
wives her. They lived upon a farm
in the Town of Sigel for nine years
and since that time have BEN resi-
dents of Grand Rapids. Besiles her
husband deceased leaves one d;ughter,
Mrs. w. B. Raymond, who is a resi-
dent in this city. She was q member
of the Rebecca lodge and thb order
will have charge of the funeSal ser
vice. The funeral will take pace at
the house at one O'Clock Thursday
afternoon, Rev. Fred Staff otftiating
She also leaves two sisters Ms. Apo
lima Boetcher and Mrs. Albertna Lett
IKE both of Milwaukee. She ais, leaves
two brothers William Wilke, d Mil.a-
dore, and Charles Wilke whoe resi-
dence is not known.
Mrs Boetcher Vas always hard
worker, a good Christian wonRn who
loved her home, and home surround
ings above all else. She will be
greatly missed by her husband and
family from the family firesit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Claims Of Creditors. Order and Notice.

WOOD COUNTY CoURT--IN PROBATE.
In the matter OF the estate OF NickoIaus
Winkel, deceased.
Letters Testamentary on the estate of said
NickolauS Winkel. deceased, having been
granted and issued to Rev. B. Hugenroth
on the 3rd day OF December, 1907, ii is now at
this regular term OF court.
ORDERED, that all creditors of said Nicko-
lauS Minkel deceased, do present their
claims for examination and allowance to
this Court on or before the 18th day of June
1905, which time is hereby allowed and
limited for that purpose
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and
demands OF all persons against said deceased
be presented to, received, examined and adj
Justed by this court at special term there
OF TO be held at the probate Office in the city
OF Grand Rapids, in said county, on the 3rd
tuesday, being the 18th day of June, 1908.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED. That notice
OF the time and place at which said claims
and demands Will be received, examined
and adjusted as foresaid, and of the time
limited for creditors to present their claims,
be given by publishing a copy of this order
and notice for four successive weeks, in
the WOOD COUNTY REPoTER, a weekly news
paper published at the city of Grand Rapids
in said county, the first publication to be-
within ten days from the date of the order.
Dated, Dec. 3rd, 1907.
By the Court, w. j. CONWAY,
County Judge.
d. d. Conway attorney for Executor.
first publication Dec. 3, last publication
Jan. p
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
118 YEARS OF CONGIESS
Some Of The Things Tha Have
Taken Place.

Since the first congress met in 1889,
lis years, there have been ia essions
of the national body of lawmakers.
There have been 119 regular and
fifteen extra sessions; thirry-nine
different speakers and speakers pro
tempore and twenty-five clerks The
longest regular sitting was the first
session Of the Fiftieth congress, which
met December ), 1887, and adjourned
October 20, 1888, period of 321 days.
Other long sessions were the first of
the Fifty-first congress, 304 day and
the first of the Thirty BOP days.
The second regular sessions OF each
congress are always short, both houses
assembling according to law on the
first Monday in December AMI adj
journing by limitation on the 4th of
the following March. These sessions
last from ninety to ninety-fve days.
Aside from these the shortest ever
held was the first session of the Thir-
teenth congress, which covered 1874
days and came Immediately after an
extra session. Other notably short
sessions were during the Thirteenth
congress, 141 days: the Fifty:eighth,
IA days; the Fourteenth, AS DAYS:
the Eleventh, 156 days. and the Fifty
fifth, lS4 days.
Extra sessions are as old as congress
itself, the first having been called to-
gether January 4, 1870, little over
three months after the first session
ever held came to close. Nextcame
the extra session of the Fifth con.
gress, they other during the Eleventh
and Thirteenth, after which there
was lapse of twentY-four years be-
fore it was deemed necessary to meet
more than twice in Two years. The
next extra session came with the
Thirty-fourth congress, nearly fifteen
wears later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
SURPRISE FOR
THE FASTENER
LaFollette's Strength Gives Them
a Hard Jolt.

Much interest has been aroused
among politicians by a statement
that has been issued by the League
of Republican Clubs of New York en-
bodying a summary of answers to
letters Of inquiry as to presidential
choice received from 1858 persons in
New York state These letters were
sent to persons of more or less activ-
ity in politics. They have revealed a
surprising sentiment for La Toilette
in New York, giving him 1856 for
second choice and sixty for third
choice. He leads Cannon, Foraker
and even Root on second choice
strength.
1t is of peculiar interest in this con-
nection that little of what the league
said in it's statement concerning La
Toilette was printed in eastern papers.
The statement says:
"Until the time of the holding of
the Columbia college mock conyen-
tion Senator La Toilette was not re-
garded at all as factor in the institu-
ton. The canvass being made by the
league shows clearly that Mr.. La
Toilette has a very considerable fol-
lowing in New York state entirely
disproportionate to any activity in
this state on the part of either him
self or his friends
1t is further said ''the most surpris-
ing feature of the canvass was the
disclosure of such an unexpected
sentiment for Senator La Toilette. -
Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Others were during the Thirty
seventh, Fortieth, Forty-frst, Forty
fifth, Forty sixth, Fifty-third, Fifty
fifth, and Fifty-eighth congresses.
The longest extra session was DUR
ing the First congress and continued
POI days. The next was part of the
Fifty-tfth congress and lasted l42
days. The shortest was of ten days
duration, during the life of the Thirty
fourth congress. Altogether congress
his since its beginning, been in extra
session 1,085 days, or about three
years.
Only seventeen states have fur
nished speakers of the house of rep
resentatives. Pennsylvania leads
with five, Massachusetts,, Virginia
Kentucky coming next with four each.
Other states have been represented as
follows: New York, three Indiana,
three: Tennessee, two; New Jersey
two: Georgia, two; Maine two; Mary
land, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and
Illinois have each sent man to the
speakers chair.
James 6. Blaine, of Maine was
speaker for eight sessions-longer
than any other man ever presided
over the deliberations of the house.
Schuyler Colfax and Samuel J. Ran
dali each occupied the speakers chair
for seven sessions. John Bell of Ten
nessee was speaker for ninety-three
days, having been elected to fill the
unexpired term of Andrew Stevenson
of Virginia. Mr. Bells term is the
shortest on record.
Only two speakers resigned-Henry
Day and Andrew Stevenson. Mr..
Clay sent in his resignation by mail
October 20, 1920, during a recess, and
was succeeded by John w. Taylor of
New York. Mr.. Stevenson resigned
June 2, 1884, and was succeeded by
John Bell.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Diseases of the Chest, Throat, Liver Heart
and Blood. and their Accompanying
Symptoms

DR.. f. B. Bre yer, who has made
regular visits for years, has made it a
business Of life time to investigate
and study.
He has proved that these diseases
even IN the stage considered beyond
the ordinary method or treatment, can
by rational and mild means. be re-
tarded, arrested or permantly cured.
Few physicians have the opportunity
that Or. Brewer has had in investigat-
ing and examining the various forms
of this class of diseases. The fact of
his practice being constantly on the
increase, goes to prove the efficiency
OF his treatment. His reputation and
success becoming so extended. the
number of years that lie has enioved
it, his devotion TO the pursuits and
studies of his profession, is one of the
strongest and most competent tes-
tlmonialS that can be given him.
DR.. Brewers next visit VIII be at
the Hotel Dixon in this city on
Thursday, Jan. 9th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
PROF. BLISS RECIPIENT
OF a Handsome Baton and Music
Rack,

The members of the Grand Rapids
city band gathered in their hall Fri
day night for little informal smoker
and social chat The occasion was
the presentation by the members of
the organization Of a handsome baton
and music rack to Prof. Bliss, the di-
rector, as token of the boy 'sapprecia-
ton of his hard and faithful work in
their behalf. The presentation was
made by Drum Major Geo. w. Davis
in well chosen and appropriate
speech, which was responded TO in a
feeling manner by Prof. Bliss. The
object of the gathering was en-
tirely unknown to the professor and
the interest of the boys was greatly
appreciated.
Prof. Bliss has expended a great
deal of effort in behalf Of the band,
being active at all times in any mat
ter in which they are interested, and
it was to show their appreciation of
his efforts that this little surprise was
planned and carried out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Notice oil Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Rowson 81 Chapman hOrSeshoeing
and general repairing, has been this
dav dissolved by mutual consent. The
blacksmith shop hereafter is to be
conducted by Sam ROwsOn, and the
carriage shop by Theo. Chapman,
All bills due the company are pay
able to Mr.. Chapman.
Dated this 3rd day of December 1907.
SAM ROWSON
THEO. CHAPMAN.
5-4t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
CEGALS
Notice Of Sale on Foreclosure.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY, IN
COUNTY COURT.
Hugh Goggfns Plaintiff.
VS..
Henry Kimmie, Ida kimmie, Lima Corriveau
and c. B. Bird,
Defendants.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue OF
and pursuant TO a Judgment of foreclosure
and sale duly rendered in the above entitled
action in the Circuit Court for said county
on the 18th day of June, 1906 and amended
Judgment rendered by said court on the 23rd
day OF August, A. D., 1907, in favor of the
above named plaintiff and against the above
named defendants herein, (more than one
year having elapsed since said entry of the
original Judgment and no part OF said judg-
ments having been paid, l, j. T. WEIGH, as
sheriff OF said county of Wood, Will on the
10th day of January A. ID. 1908, at II O'Clock
in the forenoon OF that day, at the front
door of the Court House in the City of Grand
Rapids, in said county, offer for sale and
sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash
all the following premises described in said
Judgment, to-wit:
The South half of the North east quarter OF
Section Twenty-Five (22) Township Twenty
three (23) North of Range Five (5) East in
" God County, Wisconsin.
Dated November %, A. ID. 1907.
J. II. WEIGH.
Sheriff OF Wood County, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
VANDRIESSEN.

We are approaching another Christmas
tide; the time when the children are happy
the time when even the gray-haired make
merry; the time when the nation celebrates
the time when the world reJoices for the
advent of the Christchild.
Christmas entertainment will be given
at the school-house in Dist. No. 4, Friday
night Dec. Goth. The school of No. 5. will
Join that of No. 4, in the program. All the
children anticipate treat from the
Christmas tree. A fine program and general
good time are expected
Messrs. Henry and VIM. Stern, of Brillion,
are visiting their sister, Mrs. Geo. King
E. Hale moved his family from the German
settlement into G. E. Moons house recently
Mr.. Hale will have employment in Mr..
Hewitts lath mill.
j. D. Spear has brought his engine and will
soon have his saw mill established in our
vicinity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
WILL MEET THIS WINTER
Seventy-one Register Of Deeds
To Gather Here.

Register of Deeds K. f. Johnson, of
Crawford county, and Register of
Deeds w. S. Powell, of Wood county,
have ascertained the sentiment among
the registers Of the state, and it has
practically been settled that a meet
ing for the purpose of organizing the
or more registers in the
state, will be called for this city some
time during the middle of the winter.
Mr.. Powell is already looking up the
proper accommodations for the regis
tiers who will attend, and also meet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
The evening was greatly enjoyed by
all who were present.

There is something about Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup that makes it
different from others, as it causes a
free yet gentle action Of the bowels
through which the cold is forced out
Of the system. At the same time il
heals irritation and allays infiamma-
tion of the throat and lungs. II is
pleasant to take. Children like it,.
Contains no opiates nor narcotics.
Sold nv Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
WOOD COUNTY.
IN CIRCUIT COURT
johnson & Hill Company,
Plaintiff,
VS..
Casper Gnos and Helen
Gnos, his wife. Grand Summons.
Rapids Hollow Concrete
Wall Company, kellogg
Brothers Lumber Com
pany, and Clark Snyder,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WIsCoNsIN-To The Said De-
PENDANTS
You are hereby'summoned TO appear with
in twenty days after service of this sum-
mons, exclusive OF the day of service, and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid: and in case of your failure so TO
do, Judgment viii be rendered against you
according TO the demand of the complaint
of which copy is herewith served upon
you.
w. +. Wheelan,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
p. o. Address. 10I S. Second Street,
Grand Rapids Wood County,
Wisconsin.
First publication Dec. Il, expires Jan. 23.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

thousands of men and women in all
walks OF life are suffering from kidney
and bladder troubles. Don't neglect
your kidneys. Delays are dangerous
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
afford quick relief for all forms of
kidney and bladder trouble. A weeks
treatment 25c. Sold by Johnson &
Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

just little CAsCAswEET is all that
is necessary to give your badly when it
is cross and peevish, CAsCAswEET
contains no opiates nor harmful drugs
and is highly recommended by mothers
everywhere. Conforms to the Ma
tional Pure Food Law. Sold by john
son & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Goggins & Brazeau,
Plaintiffs Attorneys, Grand Rapids. Wis
consin.
First publication Nov. Is. expires Jan -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

ing place.
The program for the first meeting is
now being made and it is altogether
probable that the following subjects
will have a place on the program:
Methods of Indexing, Value of Asso-
citation, The register and the Public,
The Law Regulating the Duties of
Office, Uniformity of instruments,
Needed Legislation, Recent Legisla-
ton. etc.
Most of the county officers of the
state have associations and at times
meet in convention for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the needs of their
Office. The registers of the state up
to this time have taken no steps in
this direction and the meeting which
will be called for Grand Rapids will
be the beginning of a valuable organi-
Zation.
The people of this city should get
together to take proper steps for the
entertainment of the registers Of
the state, and in this manner enhance
the good name Of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

This is the season of decay and
weakened vitality: good health is hard
to retain. If you'd retain yours,
fortify your system with HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea, the surest way.
30 cents, Tea or Tablets. j. f. DAILY
Drug & JeWelry Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY, IN
COUNTY COURT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Sheriff of Wood Coun
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-04
Mine ACCIDENT
TONY RUSSIAN DlsoeEYEo RULES
AND SUSTAINED BADLY
CRUSHED LEG.

Tony Russian. a miner at Montana
mine. had his leg badly crushed this
morning. Amputation will likely be
necessary. He was brought 10 the
Miners Hospital on the noon train,
Together with John Adams, he rode
into the mine in an empty mine car
to go to work although this is against
the rules, as men are supposed to
walk to work aud not take chances
riding empty cars. Russian was on
the front end of the car int Adams
en- the rear, when they struck a trip
of empty cars standing on the track
n Russian had his leg caught be-
tween the bumpers and Adams had
his mouth cut and possibly some
teeth knocked ont. Adams went home.