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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31

Mrs. Harvey has been insvery poor
health for several years. About the
first Of last September she was taken
sick here in Grand Rapids and for a
time her life was despaired of but
she rallied and regained her strength
enough to be up and around the
house; and at her own request she
was taken to the Pacific coast, leaving
Grand Rapids, Oct. 30th, in hopes
that the milder climate might prolong
her life. She stood the journey re-
markably well and for the first three
weeks gained rapidly. Then she be-
gan slowly to lose her strength and
gradually failed till the end came.
Eliza III. Harvey was born Oct. 25th,
1882, in the town of Eagle, New York.
At the age of fifteen she united with
the NJ. E. church Of which she was a
member at the time of her death.
She was married Jan. 1st, 1850. to J.
l.. Harvey. In the summer of 1868
they came to Wisconsin locating on a
farm in the southern part of Wood
County. In 1888 they moved to Grand
Rapids where they have ever since
resided. She leaves to mourn her
loss husband J. L. Harvey, who at
present is in Gothenberg, Neb. with
his eldest son Merwin M. Harvey:
Joseph j. Harvey, of Ballard, Wash.
and Sarah III. Mellin, of this city. The
funeral was held at the residence of
her son at Ballard, Wash, and inter-
ment was made at Crown Hill ceme-
tary.
One by one our old neighbors and
friends are called to the life beyond
but our loss is their gain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31
WILL WEIGH MAIL SOON
Beginning the First and Lasting
for Three Months all Mail Will
Be Weighed.

Beginning the first of next month
the ''weighing' period of three
months, in which the National
government will ascertain the
amount of mail tonnage carried by the
railroads of the country, will occupy a
great deal of attention. These per-
iods come once every four years and
establish the basis of the mail con-
tracts for the next ensuing four
years.
AT this time the service find it
necessary to employ many additional
men, and for the past two months
the superintendents of the railway
mail service have been getting ready.
1t is phenominal fact that the
mails are exceptionally heavy during
these weighing periods" but in this
the railroads benifit as the greater
tonnage, the greater the pay received
from Uncle Sam for the ensuing four
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31
NEARLY 1000 BIRDS PAID FOR

County Clerk Geo. w. Davis in his
report 'discloseS the interesting fact
that nearly 1000 crows and hen.hawks
have been shot, and the bounty paid
on the same during the past two years.
To be more specific. the county paid
Sl25.l0 during 1905, and $50 As during
1906 for the slaughter Of these birds.
In conversation with the county
clerk we learn that the killing OF
these birds is quite past time with
the boys Of Wood county. In addi-
tion to the sport of hunting the boys
receive from the county ten cents for
every crow they kill, and twenty-five
cents on each hen-hawk.
In addition 10 this the report shows
that the county has paid during the
same period S64O in bounties on wild
animals. This includes the bounty
mostly for wolves, wildcats and lynx.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31
VOLUME so, NUMBER {

for instance, Ecould be better than
this:
"a middle-aged, middle-sized figure,
struggling against pudginess, simple.
boyfsh, direct; impulsive for the right
and intolerant TO wrong; human to
the core, with his blind side for his
friends and his sleepless eyes for his
enemies-a group of gentlemen for
whom he never has to blush
a happy mixture of the cheerful idiot.
the seer of visions, and the captain
and crew of the "Nancy Brigg'-a
man who does the undisputed thing
in such buoyant wayr'
Mr.. Whites analysis of Roosevelt's
career, and 1.-The tremendous effect of
his precepts and his consistent ex-
ample" is handled in this writer's
most brilliant and able manner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31
GETS TWO YEARS IN PRISON

Dist. Atty. R. e. Andrews was in the
city Wednesday, Jan. %, and took Roy
Wilson before Judge Webb who sem
fenced him to Waupun for two years
1t will be remembered that Wilson
(better known as McCormick) was ar
rested in Marhsfield for breaking into
and stealing from residence. The
charge brought against him was SER
ious one, carrying states prison SEN
tence OF from one to five years. He
pied guilty and the Judge imposed the
sentence as stated above.
Wilson was we'll known in Wausdu
where he has also been in trouble and
although young man of only twenty
five years of age he has good start in
criminal career.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31
RENNE WINS AT CHICAGO
Grand Rapids Man Scores Great
Victory At Chicago Poultry
Show.

G. M. Renne OF this city has just re-
ceived word that he has won End
cockerel and 5th pullet, with only
two entries, at the National Fanciers
and Breeders Association show at
Chicago. This is the largest show of
the west. This puts Mr.. Renne's
White Plymouth Rocks on an equal
with any in the world, as to win a
prize Of any of these large national
shows requires the very best.
The pullet at this show had the
high score of y54 at the Grand Rapids
show and was the highest scoring
bird in the showroom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31

Patrons of the post office will be
pleased to hear that beginning on
March lst one-cent stamp books viii
be issued. The two-cent stamp books
have been a great convenience to
every business man, and many will
hear with pleasure of the new de-
parture. These books will contain
twenty -four one-cent stamps between:
sheets of oiled paper. They will sell
for twenty-five cents. This invention
will fill long felt want.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31
DEATH OF MRS.
ELIZA H. HARVEY

Again we are called upon to record
the death of an old resident of Grand
Rapids, Mrs Eliza III. Harvey, who
died at the home of her son Joseph J.
Harvey at Ballard, Washington, JAM
10Th, 1907.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31

We understand that the Badger
Box s. Lumber Co. are so rushed with
orders at the present time that they
are running the plant TO $50 every
night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31

Wednesday evening Miss Rosa
Wipperman and Miss Gilkey enter
tained the tourists, while Thursday
evening Miss Vera Rockwell accom-
panied Mr.. W. Drumb's violin solos
with the piano.
Germany.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. J.
Conway was decorated in the national
colors of the "Fatherland. The en-
tire evenings greeting for the tourists
were extended in good old Germany
style, and in addition to the accordian
music furnished by Otto Erdman, the
visitors were entertained with old
country songs by the following quar-
tette: Miss Rosa Wipperman, Louis
Bauman, Louis Schroedel and Mr.
Schwanke. Miss Gilkey presided at
the piano Thursday evening, while
Miss. Lynch presided on Wednesday.
Among those who assisted Mr.. and
Mrs. Conway were the Mesdames
Church, Natwick, Shlatterer, Boles,
Miller, McCann and Lynch, Miss Gas
kell, and the Messrs. Schlatterer,
Harvey and Boles. They were all
dressed in the costums of the German
pesants.
Japan was probably one of the most
attractive countries from the decora-
tive standpoint. The country for
this occasion was located at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. R. Goggins. The
flags, fans, lanterns, white and purple
clematis and crysanthemums har-
monized beautifully, and the FTea
House," with its pillow arrange
ment for the tourists was exception
ally inviting. Kimona girls were
everywhere in evidence and the grace
with which they welcomed the guests
was in keeping with the characteris-
tic for which the land of the Mikado
is famed.
The REPORTER regrets it's inability
to publish the list of ladies and gen.
tlemen who assisted at the pleasant
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Goggins.
America.
. The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Kellogg was resplendant in red, white
and blue bunting and the stars and
stripes. Uncle Sam, impersonated by
Henry Holt, of Wild Rose, and the
GODDESS of Liberty, by Miss Edna
Muir, greeted the tourist as they ar
rived home after their trip around
the world. One of the large rooms
was decorated with the flags of all
the states, and the color scheme was
thoroughly American.
Among those who assisted Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Kellogg were the Mes
DANES Crane, Boorman, Brown,
Brundage, Hobart, Jackson, Ridgman,
MacKinnon, Pomainville, E. L.
Kellogg, Nekoosa, and Moore, and the
Misses Blakeslee, Bungy, and Cleve-
land. During the evening the tour
lists were welcomed home by Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Kellogg with selections
on the violin and piano.
Well Satisfied.
The ladies of the Federated Clubs.
who have planned and carried out
this interesting event SO successfully
are to be congratulated in so
thoroughly arousing public attention
A large crowd was naturally expected
but we understand the patronage ex-
tended was beyond their most hope
full expectation. Taken from any
view point, the affair was as successful
as it was unique and entertaining.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31
ELECTRIC { WATER
co. ELECTED OFFICERS

The directors of the Electric &
Water Co. held meeting Tuesday
and elected the following officers:
Pres.-E. P. Arpin.
SEED. d. Conway.
Treas.-Geo. nj. Hill,
Manager-G.. HI. Kordenat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31
WIRELESS MESSAGE FROM
MESSRS. WOOD AND ARPIN

A wireless message received from
Messrs. and Mesdames Arsine Arpin
and +. J. Wood who are bound for
Porto Rico, and dated Sunday after
noon reads as follows:
At sea, Steamer Carolina,-E. p.
Arpin. Weather fine. All well.
Love to mother A. L. ARPIN.
Mrs. Claus Johnson and Mrs. ChaS.
Eklund of the town Of Sigel, and Mrs.
Sophia Noel, of Port Edwards, were
in the city Thursday and spent the
day with Mrs Joseph La Madeline. in
honor of her seventy-second birthday.
A very pleasant day was spent.
VIM. T. Jones is in the employ of
the Consolidated Paper Go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31

Frank Dudley, the west side barber,
has engaged as assistant f. W.
Churchill, Of Tomah, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31

The funeral of Mrs. J. B. PaSseneau.
was held from IS. Peter and Pauls
Chatholic church Friday morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31
Wand and cMa1

Hard and soft coal and all kinds OF
wood for sale. Prices right. Phone
81. BOSscrt Bros. s. Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31

Wednesday evening Miss Rosa
Wipperman and Miss Gilkey enter
tanned the tourists, while Thursday
evening Miss Vera Rockwell accom-
panied Mr. W. Drumb's violin solos
with the piano.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-31

This country was represented at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. DAILY on
High street. The color scheme
throughout was French, and all who
assisted were attired in the costume
of the country. Among the special
features of the country brought to
the tourists attention were the far
famed lace, the music, and the famous
art work. Assisting Mrs. DAILY We'd
nesday evening were the following:
Mesdames E. w. Ellis, Fannie Thomp-
son; the Misses Hamilton, Michaels,
Gardner, Haley, Brahney, Briere, Far
rish; and Messrs. Harry Gardner and
Charles Briere.
On Thursday evening the Mesdames
Rockwell, f. w. Kruger, w. Drumb
and Blanchard, and Messrs. F. w.
Kruger, VIM. Drumb and Blanchard.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-02

Successful Meeting at Lexington, with
| Primes for Corn and Butter.

Successful Meeting at Lexington, with
Prizes for Corn and Butter.
LEXINGTON, Neb.. Feb. l-(Special.) ,
The Dawson County Farmers institute held
its annual session at the court house in this
city Wednesday and Thursday The court
room was crowded to its utmost capacity
and the exercises were OF more interest
than that OF any previous session. Clay
Wallace presided and ex-County Superin-
tendent Claude Smith was secretary. @. W.
Fox OF this city, who has Travelled extern
sively in Europe, delivered an address on
Farming In Europe" which held his audi
ence's attention for two hours.
In order TO encourage interest in the IN
stitute, the merchants and business men Of
Lexington offered a purse Of so TO be given
as prizes for the best samples Of seed corn
and the best roll OF butter produced in the
county, as follows: Best sample Of either
yellow. white. calico, bloody butcher sweet
or pop corn, -; second best. 81 Best roll
OF butter. first. 81; second. g. third. 81;
fourth, 81. The competition for these prizes
was quite animated. there being a large
number OF competitors in each class.
The following were the prize winners:
Yellow corn-Flrst, Jesse johnson; sec
ond, J. r Mills.
white Corn-FIrst. Robert Cone; second.
Calico Corn-First Joseph Hodgson; sec
ond, c. c. Moore.
Bloody Butcher-First, T. Kluphenstein:
Sweet Corn-F1rst. Lloyd Harris: second,
Fred Knapple.
Pop corn-FIrst. o. p. Webster; second,
]. Marquette.
Butter-FTrst, Mrs. Neis Petersen; second,
Mrs. Jen Stevens; third, Mrs W. z. Farm
ham; fourth, Mrs. w. p Rhoadarmer.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-02

home and a piece Of wood new up and
struck him in the left eye and knocked
him over. 1t is doubtful whether he Will
be able to attend court. which convenes
Monday.
COLUMBUS-otto Koop was brought be-
fore the board of insanity and ordered
sent TO the insane asylum at Norfolk.
Sheriff Carrig accompanied him there, Mr..
koop has about 800 hid around his home
and he gave his friend. Ferdinand vodght,
directions how he wanted 1t cared for.
NEBRASKA CITY-A contract is being
made with a Kansas City frm by the Otoo
deep %e IN fb5 Vicinity me The eOr members 81
OF the company plan to determine whether
there is oil, coal or gas TO be found in pay
ing quantities. They expect to commence
work at once.
FREMoNT-A delegation Of seven Ute In
dams from Fort Meade, s. D., on their way
attracted considerable attention at the
| union station yesterday afternoon. They
were the old chiefs and were arrayed in
full Indian hnery and the usual amount of
| dirt and were plentifully supplied with
cigarettes.
NEBRASKA CITY-Clyde Gum died
yesterday afternoon from a complication
Of typhoid and pneumonia Gum was to
| have been tried at the next term Of dis
| trict court on the charge Of selling liquor
| ing a Jail service for contempt OF court in
railing TO answer a subpoena summon
ing MIN n as Proseeuting witness In TINS case
SCHUYLER-Mrs Harriet Fulmer, for
| merly resident of this city. died at ogden.
| Utah., Monday Of heart trouble, wheresshe
was living with her two daughters, Molly
| and Rebekah. The body was brought here
and the funeral will be held from the home
! of her son, T. H. Fulmer. Rev. Sweeney
! OF the Presbyterian church officiating Mrs.
/ Fulmer was 70 years old. She has three
married sons and two married daughters
/ living here.
| FREMONT-The Fremont Young Mems
Christian association has rented rooms in
/ the Union block and opened temporary
quarters to be occupied until the new build
/ ing Is completed, with Secretary Marsh in
charge. The foundations Of the new build
/ ing were not finished when the cold weather
| set in and but little more will be done until
spring. when II Is the intention of the con-
/ tractor. Simon Koberlin. to push the work
TO completion as rapidly as possible.
/ BATTLE CREEK-The body OF George
| Wantlin, the Northwestern brakeman who
was killed at West Point. was brought
/ here TO the home OF his grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs G. G. Alberry, and buried from
i the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment
/ was at the Alberry grave yard The
| body was accompanied here by William
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-02
LEGISLATORS GET A SPILL
Oarryall in Which They Are Riding from
Soldier Home overtunG
SEVERAL OF PARTY SLIGHTLY INJURED
Remainder Compelled TO walk 60 city
where They Were Entertained
by the Grand Island
Commercial Club.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Feb. ly-Cspecial
Telegram.)-w returning to the city this
evening In carryalls from the Soldiers
home several Of the members OF the legis-
iative visiting committee were slightly in
jured in an accident that completely
wrecked their vehicle. A careless driver
permitted the vehicle to get too near a
ditch when about sixty rods this side of
the home The rig went over and there
was a complete spill. with eleven of the
members OF the party in the carryall.
Senator Thorne received badly bruised
face, Senator Randall received slight in
juries in the back and Representative How
ard Of Kenssaw was daEed and taken TO
the home hospital. being unable to accom-
pany the party further None OF the in
juries are serious and the rest OF the party
were unhurt. Some were compelled TO
walk TO the city, about a mile and a half.
The party. consisting of Senators Good
rich, Luce. Ashton, OConnell Philips and
Representatives Funke. Mccullough. Scud-
der. White. Raper. Marsh, Biystone. By
ram. Shubert. Recha and Fries. besides
those already mentioned. at once went to
the home upon their arrival here, where
they inspected the institution, finding II
very crowded. They were entertained at
supper and this evening at 1880 started for
the city.
The majority of the members of the
party are at the Elks' club rooms this
evening. where an informal reception is
being rendered them by the Commercial
club, and where they will be entertained
until the departure of the train for the
west. when they will go to Kearney, leav-
ing there for Hastings tomorrow. Except
ing for the accident TO the carryall, a
very pleasant visit was had. The crowded
condition of the hospital especially inn
pressed the visitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-02
CARPENTER aUARRELs AND Is SHOT
Ranchman Arrested and Held Until
COroner's Jury Says accident"

Ranchman Arrested and Held Until
COroner's Jury Says accident"
SIDNEY, Neb.. Feb. L-(Special Tele-
gram.)-w. d. stratton, carpenter of
KimbaIl, was shot "Wednesday by John
Bower, a successful ranchman living about
three miles south of Dix The coroner's
jury returned a verdict tonight Of ''aeci-
dental shooting"
Stratton had been building a ranch house
upon Bowers homestead and the latter
claimed IT was not good work, discharging
Stratton and seeking better workmen In
Kimball.
According TO Stratton's statement, Bower
had failed to pay him for work done 40
cording to Bowers statement in Kimball on
Tuesday. he had not only paid him, but
refused to put UP with what he consid-
cred poor workmanship. Wednesday morn
ing Stratton, who is known to be of a
quarrelsome nature, armed with a rife and
liquid refreshments. drove to Bowers ranch
and demanded an immediate settlement.
Bower parleyed with him for some time and
upon Stratton's SEEKING the gun from his
buggy turned and went into the house.
bringing out an old double-barreled shot
gun filled with buckshot and proceeded to
to turn its contents loose in STATIONS
abdomen. 1t was a fearful wound ana
through the efforts Of Bower and neigh
bors the wounded man was carried to the
section house at Dix.
DR.. Mockett of Kimball was telephoned
for and was by the wounded mans side
until he died. A warrant being sworn out.
sherfff Bartholomew and County Attorney
Kinney drove TO the residence OF Bower
and also took an ante-mortem statement
from Stratton Bower claims that the
shooting was done in self-defense and
those familiar with the situation consider
his claim Unstable. Both the dead man
and his assailant are married men and
have children
An inquest was held at Kimball today
and after an exhaustive review Of the cir
cumstances the jury. in the absence OF
other direct testimony, rendered a verdict
OF accidental shooting" The verdict,
while somewhat peculiar. has the endorse
ment of the general public. inasmuch as Mr..
Stratton was always inclined TO be quarrel
some when under the influence Of liquor.
In this instance Mr. Bower had hired STRAIT
ton. believing him to be q carpenter the
dead man having so represented himself.
His work. It is generally thought. justified
Bower in discharging him. There were no
eye witnesses to the shooting. but suf1clent
evidence existed in the minds Of the county
oficials to cause Mr.. Bowers incarceration
awaiting the verdict OF the coroner's In
quest.
Bower has lived for the last two years In
Kimball county and is looked upon as
successful ranchman. The funeral Of the
dead man will take place Saturday after
noon.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-02

Beck and Oscar List. Northwestern con-
ductors, and Howard Beemer OF Norfolk
Junction and also a delegation OF Odd Eel
lows from Norfolk.
BEATRICE-Howard Rutter, son OF
Carl Rutter, living near Pickrell, was
severely injured In a runaway accident yes
terday on the farm of Carl Spilker, He
was hauling water for an engine used In
operating a cornsheller, when the team ran
away. throwing him out of the wagon,
which passed over his abdomen and thigh.
As he fell one OF the horses kicked him.
The attending physician believes he win
decover.
GRAND ISLAND-John Rushen, the
owner. and a number of farmers interested
largely in that specific line of the animal
industry, regard the record OF reproduc-
ton in hogs to have been beaten on the
Rushen farm. twenty-five miles west of
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-02
o'NeIn's Dianands AIi.sIns.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb, FEB. 1-CspeciaIl
"A letter received by the Grand Island 20
ice department from the brother OF Eu-
gene o'Nein, who was fatally injured IN
the accident Of the limited at Brule some
time ago, states that his personal effects
and body were received there. but that uo1
only the diamOQd ring. 20 the theft Of which
on the train while coming 70 Grand Island
OMEN called atteution here. but also a
diamond stud and a diamond scarfpin, were
missing. The brother Of the deceased Is q
member OF the San Francisco police force.
He Is anxious 10 recover the property. but.
much as they regret H. the local depart
ment has no clue. Before his death OMEN
stated that his ring was taken from him
while he was IN a car, soon after the ao-
cident and before the train started 10 bring
him 70 this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-02
DRUG BILL BRINGS A PROTEST


Eastern Proprietary Medicine Manu-
fAetureF Urges Changes.
PIATTSAGOUTH. Heb, Feb 1.-(Spe-
cial. OF proprietary medi-
cines do not take kindly TO house roll No.
a. by Whitman. One OF the largest firms
OF the kind in the state OF New York is
sending letters to the druggists In this state
strongly protesting against the passage OF
the measure. Some extracts from the let
ter follow:
The reputable proprietary manufacturer
10 greatly IN favor OF any reasonable law
which may be considered necessary to reg
ulate the sale OF so-called patent medicines.
but such sweeping measures as these are
usually introduced for selfish purposes.
''The idea OF placing a poison label on
all preparations that contain per cent OF
alcohol is 50 absurd that II proves the ig-
nOrance OF those who introduce such bills
The National Pure Food and Drug Law
should be made a state law by every state
In the union. The manufacturer Is NOT
calling on you for protectiOn-he Is only
asking for a square deal
III the State legislature consideres Il
necessary TO pass q drug law. the common
sense proposition Is TO follow the national
law as closely as possible"