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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

G. J. Fay came over from Grand
Rapids Saturday and made arrange
ments to move his family and house
hold goods to that city, and Monday
the goods were shipped, Mrs. Fay
going on the afternoon train. George
Fay vent TO Plover Monday, from
which place he left in company with
II. r. sherwood, who had been spend
ing couple of days with relatives at
that place, for the latter's home at
Sawyer, and after a weeks visit there
George will go back to resume his
studies at the Milwaukee business
college -Plainfield Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY, IN
COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Edmond j.
Fuller, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Edmond J. Fuller late of the town OF
Rudolph, in said County of Wood, deceased,
having been duly granted to Emma Fuller
by this court:
1T is ORDERED, That the time from the
date hereof until and including the 10th day
of March. A. D., 1908, be and the same is
hereby fixed as the time within which all
creditors of the said Edmond j. Fuller de-
ceased, shall present their claims for eX-
animation and allowance.
IT is FURTHER ORDERED, That all claims
and demands of all persons against the said
Edmond j. Fuller, deceased, be examined
and adjusted before this Court, at its Court
Room in the Court House in the City of
Grand Rapids, in said County, at the regular
term thereof appointed to be held on the
third Tuesday of March viz. March 18th 1903
and all creditors are hereby notified thereof
1T IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of the
time and place at which said claims and de-
mands will be examined and adjusted as
aforesaid, and of the time above limited for
said creditors to present their claims and
demands, be given by publishing a copy of
this order and notice, for four consecutive
weeks, once in each week, in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, newspaper published
in the County of Wood, the first publication
to be within fifteen days of the date hereof.
Dated this 3rd day of Sept, 1907.
By the Court: WI CONWAY
County Judge.
First publication Sept. 5, expires Oct g.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
LEGAlS
Notice Of Application for Final Settlement,
WOOD COUNTY CoJRT--IN PROBATE
In the matter of the estate of G. Frank

WOOD COUNTY CoyRT--IN PROBATE
In the matter of tive estate of G. Frank
HileS deceased.
On reading and filing the application of
Ella ). Hiles, administrative of the estate of
g. Frank HileS, deceased representing
among other things that she has fully adj
ministered the said estate, and praving that
time and place be fixed for examining and
allowing her account of administration and
that the residue of the said estate he as
signed TO such persons as are by law en-
titled to the same;
IT IS ORDERED, That said application be
heard before this court, at a regular term
thereof to be held at the probate office. in
the city of Grand Rapids on the list day of
October, 1907, at9 O'Clock a. m.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
of the time and place of examining and
allowing said account and of assigning the
residue of said estate, be given to all persons
interested, by publication of a copy of this
order, for three successive weeks, in the
wooD COUNTY REPORTER a newspaper
published in said county, before the day
fixed for said hearing.
Dated this 9th cay of August 1907.
BY the Court; W. j. CONWAY,
County Judge.
Gogging & BraZeau, Attorneys for the
estate.
First publication August %, last publica-
ton September r.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

|. 0. Hubbard of Grand Rapids,
who is the principal of the Fond du
Lac high school elected to fill the
place caused by the resignation of
Miss Elizabeth Waters, was here
Tuesday making arrangements for
his residence here. Mr.. Hubbard eX-
poets to move to Fond du Lac to make
hls'permanent home in about a week.
He secured residence today. Mr..
Hubbard is very pleasant gentleman
to meet and he comes here highly re-
commended. He has been principal
of the Grand Rapids high school for
five years. The city schools will open
two weeks from Monday.-Fond du lac
Commonwealth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Letters Advertised Aug. 26, 1907.

LADIES
Baldin, Mrs. Cornine
Berkan, Miss Louise
Bruska, Miss Eva
Christensen, Mis- SHAY
Grace, Ven Sister M.
Griffith, Mrs. Perry
erode, Mrs. Annie
Hadsy, Miss Stella ~
Cones, Mrs. HELEN
Laying, Miss Anna
Newman, Mrs. Frank
Notion, Miss Grace
Teski, Frantiska
White, Miss Margant
GENTLEMEN
Betke, Otto
COpson, Mr.. and Mrs. o. II.
Cool, A.
Coon, Orvilla
Fleming, j. A.
Francis, M.
Gaulkey. Frank
Johnson, Mr.. Melvin
Kromolicke, NJ.
Macarthur, DR.. A.
Mienburg, III. II.
Thompson. Guy
Ulves, Mike
Werner, W. d.
United States National Bank
Persons calling for the above letter.
please say "advertised".
A. L. FONTAINE, P. NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Lloyd Weber, one of the well known
Biron mill men, suffered very pain
full injury last week in a peculiar
manner. Mr.. Weber had repaired the
chicken yard at his home in Biron
and was endeavoring to catch the
chickens and place them in the yard
While making grab for one Of them
he slipped and fell against the man.
ger in the barn. Naturally he ex-
tended his hands to protect himself,
and as he did so the third finger of
his left hand struck against the
manager, and was broken in two diff
ferent places. The finger was dressed
and set by physician and is very pain
full. 1t will probably lay him up for
a week or ten days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Mrs. Frank Palmatier and
daughter will leave today for
Madison where she has already
shipped her household goods. She
will live there so that her son and
daughter can secure the school advan-
tage there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
WOMEN'S WOES.
Grand Rapids Women are Finding Relief at
Last

Last,
1t does seem that women have more
than a fair share of the aches and
pains that afflict humanity, they must
''keep up" must attend to duties in
spite of constantly aching backs, or
headaches, dizzy spells, bearing-dOwn
pains; they must Stoop over, when to
stoop means torture. They must walk
and bend and work with racking pains
and many aches from kidney ills.
Kidneys cause more suffering than
any other organ of the body. Keep
the kidneys we'll and health is easily
maintained. Read of a remedy for
kidneys only that helps and cures the
kidneys and is endorsed by people you
know.
Mrs. John Hutchinson, living at 592
Second ST., north, Grand Rapids, Wis,
says: 81 was we'll satisfied with the
results that followed the use of DOan's
Kidney Pills in my case. For some
time l suffered with headaches. pains
across my lOlnS anu frequent mead
aches. l had no strength or ambition
and felt tired and languid all the time.
My kidney secretions were highly
colored, and deposited a heavy sedi-
ment. A friend advised me to try
Doan's Kidney Pills and l procured a
box. They regulated the action of
the kidneys, strengthened my back
and felt better in every way in a
short time"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FosJer-M ilburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-DOan'S-and
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

DR.. and Mrs. Julius J. Bellin, of
Green Bay, stopped over in this city
Friday for short visit with the
formers brother Dr. j. J. Bellin, of
this city. They were on their way
home from the Dells, and the trip
was made in the doctors Rambler
automobile.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

An attractive poster announcing
the desire of the .. S. Government TO
secure men for the Marine service,
with instructions to apply at the Mil
waukee Recruiting office, was posted
on the postoffice bulletin board Thurs.
day morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Painters were at work Friday
decorating the band stands. The
stands are painted pure white, while
the lattice work below is painted a
bright green.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

County Clerk Dayis received 400
hunting licenses from the state. Like
all other county clerks, Mr.. Davis
does not expect to issue anywhere as
near as many licenses this year as last,
owing to the changes in the game
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

A large number of local people went
to Marshfeld Thursday, it being
Grand Rapids day at the Central Wis
consin Fair. Many people went on
the excursion or special train, while a
number made the trip in automobiles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
bright green.

The two-year-old child of Henry
Blood, of Meehan, died Wednes lay,
Aug. %. The funeral was held
Thursday afternoon, Rev. J. r
Miller officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

MesSrs f. j. and Guy r. Wood,
Robert and John Parrish were mem
bers of party who went to MarShfield
Thursday with Mr.. Woods automo-
bile.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
G. A. R. Encampment, Saratoga, N. Y.

Special low rate tickets on sale to
Saratoga and return, from all points on
the Chicago & North Western Rail-
way, daily, September 9Th to 18th, with
liberal return limits. Choice of routes
from Chicago TO the East, with stop
over privileges and low rate side trips
to visit Niagara Falls, New York City,
Washington, the jamestown EXPOSE
tion and the various cities, mountain
and seaside resorts of the east. Full
particulars on application to G. 81 n.
w, Ry. ticket agents. Ut
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

The Meehan post office equipment
was received in this city Saturday and
receipted for by Postmaster Fontaine.
This ends the Meehan post office
record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

If you are contemplating going to
house keeping, call and See how nicely
we can tit you out and we can sell you
on easy terms if desired J. R. Raglan
Spafford & Cole Building, East Side
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

.-DeWitt'S CarboiZed Witch Hazel
Salye is good for boilS, burns, cuts,
scaldS and skin diseases. 1t is
especially good for piles. Sold by +.
l.. SJeib s. Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

d. Edward Thompson has leased the
l. o. Hubbard residence on Eleventh
street, and is moving therein this
week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Henry Hamm, well known res
ident of the Town of Rudolph, died
Wednesday, Aug. %, at 4 O'Clock. The
funeral will be held from IS. Peter
and Pauls Catholic church, Saturday
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

This office has installed a new l2x1S
Chandler & Price, improved job
press, to take the place of an old one
of a smaller size,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

1t is always pleasure TO have our
friends call and look our stock over if
you wish to buy or not. Call and see
how nicely we are located at our new
location. j. &. Raglan, Spafford &
Cole Building, East Side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Scandinavian Church Services.

Morning service at 1890, Sabbath
school $50 a. M, Junior Christian
Endeavor 2:30, Christian Endeavor in
the evening at 7:50. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

The funeral of Henry Hamm the
well known Rudolph resident who died
Wednesday, Aug. %, was held from SIS.
Peter and Pauls Catholic church Sat-
urday. Interment took place at
Calvary cemetery
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

The business holdings OF the Spaf-
ford s. Cole Co. at Rhinelauder, have
been purchased by David jacobson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Mrs. Sam Martin, nee Mamie
Yeske, of Sank Rapids, Mimi, az
rived in the city Thursday for visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Yeske. of lib Third avenue north.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Geo. w. Wales is building a large
addition to his home on Twelfth St.
K. Thompson is doing the carpenter
work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

The Oshkosh Fluff Co. make the
best rugs from old carpets, wooden
clothes Trip apart ETC., w. D. Pitcher
here Sept. 16, for carpets. Leave
orders at Commercial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

-DeWitt'S Little Early Risers are
good for anyone who needs a pill.
They are small, safe, sure, little pills
that do MOI grippe or sickeD. Sold by
f. l.. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Resolutions of the dissolution of the
Grand Rapids Sash and Door Co.,
have been filed with the secretary of
state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

VIM. Rowan, who was arrested by
Chief Garihee Saturday for being
drunk and disorderly, was sent 80 the
county Jail for 10 days by Justice
James KeyeS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Reports from farming towns sur
rounding Grand Rapids are to the eff
feet that crickets and grasshoppers
are causing considerable damage by
eating the bands off the bundles
OF grain that are left standing in the
fields This particular pest is new to
this section of the country and the
farmers are at loss to know how to
deal with the problem.-Iola Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Lame Back.

This is an ailment forwhich Cham
berlain's Pain Balm has proven es-
pecially valuable. In almost every
instance it affords prompt and per-
maDent relief. Mr.. Luke LAGRANGE
of Orange, Mich. says of it: after
using plaster and other remedies for
three weeks for a bad lame back. /
purchased bottle of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, and two applications
effected a cure" For sale by John E.
DAILY, Druggist.
James Dalzin, the west side painter,
whose excellent work is well known
outside of Grand Rapids, was called
to Milwaukee Tuesday of last week, to
perform job that will keep him busy
for at least a month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

The first hunting license this year
was issued to Emil S. Kliner, of
Marshfield
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

DR. D. A. Teller, dentist, Office over
Wood County National bank. Tele-
phoneNo. 90. residence No. $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Painting and finishing done in first
class style. Call on Will Suhr at the
Anderson House. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Tired mothers, worn out by the
peviSh, cross baby have found CAsCA-
SWEET boon and blessing, CAsCA-
SWEET is for babies and children, and
is especially good for the ills so COM
mon in hot weather. Look for the
ingredients printed on the bottle.
Contains no harmful drugs. Sold by
f. L. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

The ball game at Bancroft WedneS-
day between Bancroft and Grand
Rapids drew a large crowd from I'll e
game. Plaintield, Hancock. Almond,
Grand Rapids and Stevens Point were
we'll represented and it was eStima-
ted that about 900 people were as
sembled on the ball grounds. Tue
Grand Rapids team came out winners
after hard fought contest, the score
standing to 2. The Bancroft boys
put up good game and gave their
opponents plenty to do TO hold them
down, -Plainfield Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

The new dwelling house on Seventh
street now being erected by Alder
man A. Painter, is rapidly nearing
completion. The front porch has
been completed and the exterior of
the building is very attractive. This
dwelling adds greatly to this corner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

J. B. Muller, manager Of the A. S.
E. Product Exchange, who have
rented the Mcmillan Bros. warehouse
on the west side is now ready for busi-
ness. Mr.. Muller will be in charge
and look after all business for said
company. f J. Wood, President of
the Wood County National Bank, is
treasurer of the company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

The way to get rid of cold,
whether il be ''bad cold" or just a
little one. is to get it out of your
system through the bowels. Nearly
all Cough Cures, especially those that
contain Opiates, are cOnstipating.
Kennedy'S Laxative Cough Syrup con-
tains DO opiates and acts gently on The
bowels. Pleasant to take. Sold by F.
4, Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
MEN TO PATRONIZE

Dr.ChaS. Pomainville, Dentist, office
In Pomainville block, West side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Portage county has three represent
ativeS among the forty-eight pupils
of Wood county training school, which
opened last Tuesday. They are Tessie
Slattery. Clara Pitt and Otilla Roth,
all of the town of Carson.-Stevens
Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
: summons
Defendants

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To the said
defendants and each of them:
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 will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint
of which copy is herewith served upon you.
d. d. CONWAY,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
Post office address, Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin.
NOTE: The lands and premises affected
by this action are described as follows:
The South half $50 of the Northwest
quarter tNWL) of Section No. twenty (20);
the Southwest quarter (SWA) of Section No.
twenty (20); the West half (W1a) of the
Southeast quarter SEQ of Section No.
twenty 600; the North half (N19) of the
Northwest quarter (NWA) of Section No.
twenty-nine t29); all in Township No. TWEEN
ty-one cd North, of Range No. six (6) East,
in Wood County, Wisconsin.
ID. d. CONWAY,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
FIRST publication Aug. 1, expires Sept. 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Chief Garihee is in receipt of letter
warning him to apprehend and arrest
one R. r. Jackson, who travels under
about twenty aliases, and who is sup
posed to be headed this way. Jack
son is forgerer, who works along the
same line as the hotel operator who
took in a number of hotel proprietorS
in this state about year ago, only
his ''long suit" is in purchasing goods
for his wife from department stores
and then presenting draft on The
Indiana Mfg. Co.," a bogus concern,
for whom he is supposed to travel.
He has operated III several states.
and is now doing" the Badgers.
The Chief has an accurate description
of the man, however, and his operat-
ions will probably be "nipped in the
bud," should he visit Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Notices have been posted announc-
ing an auction sale of the moving
picture machine and outfit of Herman
HUFFMAN, who opened the Majestic
Theatre in the Lowery building some
months ago. Il will be recalled that
the majestic" opened to the public
just one night when the proprietors
went broke. Their paraphernalia was
attached for incurred expenses and
the sale of the property will be held
Sept. 9th. at the Lowery building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

DIR. Geo. M. Mcintyre, the local
Osteopathist, is sending out copy of
the Osteopathic Health, containing
an "Osteopathic Catechism, of every
day questions and answers that pass
between patient and practitioner"
This is designed to introduce osteo-
pathy and together with the enclosure
of the genial doctors card, serves as
an admirable introduction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Summons

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD CUoNYT IN
CIRCUIT COURT.
p W Stokes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Anna Holland, VIM. Hol-
land, John Holland and
Theresa j. Stokes nee The
resa j. Holland, sole and
only heirs at law OF wini-
fred Holland, deceased and
all unknown grantees and
claimants, if any, of Wini-
fred Holland
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Order Limiting Time to Present Claims and
Notice TO Creditors

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY,
COUNTY COURT.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-09-14
K. +. d. Routes in this State
---The Number in Opera
ton and their Distribution.

Washington $ e:ial in the
News and Courier: Some inter
esting information relative 10
the operation of free delivery
rou' es in South Carolina was Sc
cured by the News and Courier
correspondent from the posi-
office department. to-day.
LIN the State there are now
total of $50 routes in operation
divided among the seven Con.
gressional districts as follows
First district, 27 second district,
so; third district, 1876; fourth
district, III; fifth dis rict, 40;
sixth district, 73; seventh district,
106.
Each of the seven districts
mentioned has Several petitions
pending before The department,
which will be acted upon in the
near future. The whole number
from the State is 56.
For the United States there
are now 37,9S1 rural delivery
routes in operation, which are
served by 81 1872 regular carriers.
All the routes are served every
week day except 724, which have
tri-weekly service. The total
number of petitions for the SER
vice which had reached he de-
part ment up to September 1 was
54,973, upon which 1906 ad-
verse reports had been made. -
There are now 1,4l1 petitions for
establishment pending, 163 of
which have been favorably acted
upon and service ordered estab
lished-leaving a balance of
l ,22S unac!ed upon.