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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14
DELIGHTFULLY."-
ENTERTAINED
Mrs. A. N. Muir Acted as Host
to Ladies OF the Historical and
Literary Society.

Decidedly one of the most delight
ful social events in the history of the
Ladies' Historical and Literary
Society, was the one given at the home
of Mrs. A. NJ. Muir Monday night,
in the form of a German Evening. f."
About thirty ladies participated in
this most enjoyable affair and appeared
in German costume. The Hochge-
borene F'raulein in all her dainty
finery, the rosy checked Bauermadchen
with her more fantastic colOrS of
costume and the Marktfrau with
kerchief over her head, all mingled
together in having royal good time.
Miss Laura Reeves sang beautiful
solo, Sing Mir das Lied,' Miss Edna
Muir acting as accompanyist on the
piano. There were other German
songs by different members of the
society-"O, du Lieber Augustine, -
not being the least i'm evidence ''Die
Wacht am Rhine, "Kommt Elm
Voglein GetiOgen'', and other German
songs, all come in for their share of
recognition.
One pleasing feature of the even
ing's entertainment was memory
test. A table was brought in upon
which had been placed twenty-five
little articles, which were then un-
covered and all present were given just
two minutes to view and remember
what each had seen on upon the table.
After the table, had been withdrawn,
the test lay in remembering the
greater number of articles seen on the
table. Miss Helen Kroner proved to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14

1t seems to us that the move is
made to help particular town and
that is Marshfield. Our country is
not large enough to loose any terri
tory. The matter has been brought
before the legislature before but met
with defeat. Of course we freely ad-
nit that the place that obtains the
county seat will receive the benefits
to be derived from the new county,
but otherwise we do not believe that
any benefit will be obtained by any resi-
dent in either of the counties. The
expenses of the county seat would be
the same with less tax payers to meet
them. Marathon county is a large
one, but when you come to take terri
tory from Wood and Clark counties,
which is not very large, it will make
their territory to small. Loyal Tri-
bune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14
BIG COMPANY
INCORPORATES
Wisconsin Valley Improvement
Company Files it, Articles
With 100000 Capital Stock.

The Wisconsin Valley Improvement
company filed articles of Incorporation
with the secretary of state in Madison
Feb. 5. The capital stock of the
corporation is 100000 and the incor-
porators are Walter Alexander, Neal
Brown and G. ID. Jones, of Wausau:
George Whiting, of MenaSha: l.. NJ.
Alexander of Port Edwards: b. X.
Goggins of Grand Rapids and Alex
ander Ried of Merrill The articles
of Incorporation state that the object
and purpose of the corporation is to
improve navigation on the Wisconsin
rivers and the river and lakes tribu-
tarv TO it, extending from point on
the Wisconsin river south of XII
bourn to lake VieuX Dessert on the
northern boundary line of Wisconsin,
and by a system of dams and reser-
voirS to conserve the water so as to
insure a gradual flow and satisfactory
supply for water power purposes at
all seasons of the year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14

Atty. III. e. Fitch of NekooSa was a
business visitor in this city Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14

seating capacity. With these rooms
used together. the building will COM
fortably accommodate, about three
hundred. For smaller meetings only
one room need be used. thus reducing
the expense of maintenance.
With the completion of this house
of worship the Baptist church is
furnished with an equipment for work
that will enable it to more completely
take its place with the other churches
of the city in the carrying on of the
peculiar work for which the Christian
church was established.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
BeNEDICTION,

Offering, conducted by Rev. j., B. Thomas
Sermon Rev. ID. w. Hulburt ID. ID.
Prayer of Dedication. Rev. E. B. Edmunds
Hymn Coronation. ............ Congregation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14

have the best memory, recalling
twenty-one different things, and was
rewarded with beautiful ''stein .
Mrs. Lynch recalled only eight articles
and was consoled with pretty delft
plate.
The refreshments served were
Characteristic of the country repre-
Sented and were as follows:
APPEL und Kohl Salaat
Weiner-wurStchen
Roggen und WeiZen Brod nit Butter
Dill Gurken
Kaffee Kuchen NIT Rosinen
Feigen Leb- kuchen
Kaffee nit Fucker und Raum
Das War Allies
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14
"HARD TINES"
PARTY SUCCESS
The Foresters are Responsible
For One OF the Seasons BEST
Times"

The closing social event before the
Lenten season was given by the
Catholic Order of Foresters at their
hall Monday evening. This event, in
addition to closing the social season,
was in all probability one of the most
successful. Advertised as it was on
the invitation as hard times social,
the hall certainly presented hard
times appearance. The costumes
were many and various. From the
'!hobo,' to the ''down at the heel"
ariStocrat, and from the typical ''old
country" people to the genuine easy,
going American or Yankey. All were
here, and for one purpose, "a good
time" and they all had. Not per-
son of the seventy-five couples who at
tended have ought but praise for the
pleasant evening afforded by the
Foresters.
1t would consume too much time
and space to 60 into details of the
many persons who were Enthusiastically
attired, but suffice it to say that
those who missed this opportunity of
using their invitations missed royal
good time.
The Imperial orchestra furnished
the music for this occasion, and the
many old time dances were enjoyed
by all. The grand march was lead
by Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lyon
and not moment of the time
was lost by the merrimakers who
came for good time. The party
broke up about two O'Clock this morn
ing.
Atty. II. e. Fitch of NekOoSa was a
business visitor in this city Monday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14

A baby girl arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Koppel Friday
morning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14

Bender Bros. have closed a contract
with the Reiland Packing Co. to fur
nish the stone for their new building.
This stone will be taken from their
quarry west of the city and will be
hauled over the winter road to the
building site Of this new company.
In all they will furnish one hundred
cords of stone for the building of the
foundation, and will start to haul the
same some time this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-14
DEDICATE
NEW CHURCH
Baptist Church Edifice Was Sun.
day a Place Of Great Activity.

The dedicatory services of the
Baptist church, which were held Sum
day morning, afternoon and even
ing, were largely attended by the re-
preventative people of this city.
Every one seemed to be interested in
the work of this little church, and
they greatly appreciate the fact that
Grand Rapids has another handsome,
substantial, church building, situated
in one of the most beautiful spots in
the city overlooking the Wisconsin
river.
The services were addressed by the
different pastors of the city, and the
spirit of fraternalism was very much
in evidence. DR.. Thomas and Rev.
Hulburt, of Milwaukee, were the
principal speakers at these service,
together with Rev. E. B. Edmunds.
The history of this little church
society reads something like a
romance, and the obsticles which have
been presented and overcome have
been nothing short of marvellous.
Started about four years ago in the
midst of hard times, so to speak.
there was very little encouragement
for the workers. Guided by their
pastor, Rev. A. L. Putnam, however,
they have stuck faithfully to the
work begun. until now they are in
possession of property valued at
nearly $4,000. The congregation is
rejoicing in it's work, and feel right
fully proud of the accomplishments.
They are to be congratulated for the
success of the undertaking.
We are informed that the dedica-
tory services resulted in subscriptions
aggrega ting nearly $500 Sunday.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
DON'T EXPECT A
STRIKE OF 0. R. 7.
Relieved in Denver That the Rio Grande
Telegraphers Will Vote Against
Going Out--Vice-President SChlacks
Will Grant No More Conferences ON
the Skeggs Case.

reinstate Skeggs; believes that the
company is in the right, and has
nothing further or new to say to
the committee. He declares that it
is useless to insist on him to rein
state the Grand Junction wire chief
as he positively will not do so.
The putting of the strike promo
sition up to the o. r. T. members
all over the line has caused some
surprise among some of the teleg-
raphers who took it for granted that
the president and the executive COM
mittee would act in the matter as
they saw best without calling for a
vote of the operators.
The result of the vote is being
anXiously awaited in Denver and
there are many surmises as to what
the result will be.
1t is absolutely certain that the
railroad company will not reinstate
Skeggs in order to ward off a strike
even if the o. r. 7. men decide by
the vote now on to go out.
1t is reported today that II. II.
Skeges left Grand junction last
night for Denver to confer with Of
ficers of the o. Il. II. regarding the
probable strike.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
DAVID PROCTOR
DIED IN POVERTY
Especial to The sentinel.J

Chicago, Oct. IU.-IJlNIU R. FTOC-
ter. aged 81 years and a cousin of
United States Senator Redfield Proc
ter of Vermont, was found dead yes
terday in a cheap lodging house Oh
South Clark street
1t is known that he had been In
stralghtened circumstances for a
number of years, although through
an attorney he made n big sale of
royalties on an invention in the ear
" 7Os which is designed to arrest
and extinguish the sparks from To-
comotive to prevent the kindling OF
prairie fires from passing trains.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
WOMAN STARTS
RUN ON A
BANK
Especial to The Sentinei.)

Goldfeld, New. Oct. 1G.-A run
on the ]. H. Cook bank, operated by
Winfield and Nixon, the chief stock
holders, was nearly precipitated yes
terday through the announcement of
woman who had been refused pay
ment on custom check which was
returned marked mo funds"
She circulated the report that the
bank was unable to pay the St2 the
check called for and in a few min
utes line of depositors was formed.
In an instant the brokers, line op-
orators and merchants manifested
their confidence and offered the bank
a sum of money aggregatihg S6.650,
and Tom Lockhart of the Florence
Mining company offered 100000
and his deposits in a Denver bank.
The offers were refused and the
run only lasted for.rtwo hours and
was easily met.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
FATHER ACTED
AS SONS
PROXY
Especial to The sentineD

New York. Oct. 16.-To keep a
promise he had made while playing
in the fields of Kinderdyk, Holland,
Lawrence Van Haaften married Min
ma Maussert. yet the husband was
not present at his own wedding, he
being i'm this country and she in
their childhood home.
But married they were October 2
and two days later the bride sailed
for this country on the steamship
Nieuw Amsterdam, which has just
arrived in port here.
Mrs. Van Haafteu Is little wom-
an about % years old. She was tim
id and retiring on the boat and was
often seen on the deck forward, her
eyes riyeted on the distant horizon
In the direction where she knew her
husband to be.
Four weeks ago the husband sent
a glove to his father, Marcus, as a
sign that the father should act IA
proxy for the son October 3. the day
the marriage ceremony was per-
formed.
A cable message was sent to the
absent bridegroom asking II he took
"Minna Maussert to be his lawful
wife" and the one word Yes" came
back during the ceremony.
ms was not requirement. OF the
Dutch law, but 1t gave n romantic
side to the affair.
The husbands father presided at
wedding breakfast served in the
brides house in Klnderdyk.
When the couple met at the pier
here they laughed and cried and
then reversed the order, so happy
were they.
Van Haaften Is a mechanical engl-
neer. He was at work at Sault Ste.
Marie, Canada, but will now go west
and start in business for himself.
He comes of family of Dutch en-
gineers who have made millions by
building bridges and dykes in Hol-
land. His grandfather built many
years ago a bridge over the Mas
river between Rotterdam and Dord-
rccht, which at that time was con-
sdered the greatest bridge in Hol-
land.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
DEER KILLING
IS TERRIFIC
t is Probable That the Deer Season in
Colorado Will be Closed for Years.
Thousands Slaughtered This Year
and Game Wardens are Alarmed---
Many Acts of Cruelty Reported.

the deer from being speedily wiped
from existence In Colorado. People
who are interested in the protection
of the deer declare that 20 days
makes far too lorg n season for the
killing OF deer In Colorado.
1t is charged that hundreds of
deer have been badly injured, but
allowed to live and suffer, by hunt
ers this year. II IS also said that
many deer has been Killed, and be-
cause he did not meet the desire OF
his slayer in size his body was left
to rot while the hunter sought a
larger animal. Many does and
fawns, 1t is said, have been killed.
1t Is claimed by some that the
new game law which permits a hunt
er to fire into n herd and run the
risk of hitting his animal should be
changed in that respect, and the pro-
vision of the old law, which forced
a hunter to shoot only one deer and
to kill him, put into effect again.
1t is claimed that the ruthless fir
ing into a herd has been responsible
for the wounding of many does and
fawns which were left to suffer and
die.
A hunter returning to the city
day or two ago informed The Senti-
mel that he had killed a fawn in or
der to put the little sufferer out of
its misery. 1t had been dangerously
but not fatally injured by some hunt
er who had left 1t to die by degrees.
The poor little animal was hopping
about on three legs, bleeding and
moaning In pain.
The chief game warden and his
assistants are gathering data on the
number of deer being killed this
season. On October 20 the season
closes.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
A PLEA FOR
THE MOTHER
Especial to The sentIpelJ

bloomington, III, Oct. l6.-Near-
ly three hundred delegates were in
attendance at the convention of the
Illinois Federation of Woman's clube
yesterday and heard the speech of
Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, vice president
of the Humane society. on the sub
ject OF Race Suicide" Mrs. Ste
venson made plea for the mother
who has to bear the burden. The
size of the family is of less import
ance than the condition and what
kind of citizens these children will
make.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
WOULD WELCOME
SUCH CONTROL
Especial to the scntineD

Chicago, Oct. 16.-The sensation
al speech of President Mather of the
Rock Island railroad. in which he
said that the railroads would well
come federal control and regulation,
has been endorsed by the presidents
and managers of other lines, who
could be interviewed on the subject
President Hartman of the Illinois
Central, McDoel of the Monoh, Rip
ley of the Santa Fe, FELTON, of the
Alton, and others said they would
much prefer one central regulating
body to the wierd and conflicting
state laws, under which they are now
laborihg.
The Santa Fe, for instance. trav-
erses fourteen states and territories
and what is legal in one state is un-
lawful in another state. Laws con-
lict with Interstate rules, and the
only solution to the general confus-
ion seems to be government control.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt returned to
this city this morning and are re-
ceiving the congratulations of many
friends.
While the marriage at this time
wisS n great surprise to the friends
of the contracting parties. 1t was an
ticipated that the marriage of these
popular young people would occur
shortly.
The bride is a very handsome and
winning young woman, who has been
in the employ of the Grand Mercan-
tile company for some time past. She
is a native of Minnesota and has re-
sided in this city for more than a
year past. She has numerous friends
who will extend the most cordial
congratulations upon her marriage.
Mr.. Pratt, the groom, is well
known young man of this city, a
prominent member of the Elks or
ganization and of a most genial and
likable disposition that has won for
him many friends. The young peo-
pie will be missed greatly from the
younger unmarried social set, but
will soon win for themselves a place
in the ranks of the young married
people of the city.
The newly welded pair are at
present at home at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Ramsey on Ouray
avenue, where they have a suite of
rooms
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
GREAT RACE
OF BALLOONS
Especial TO The Sentlnei,)

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 16.-The city
is busily preparing for what is ex-
pected to be the greatest week In
the history of the International aer-
onauts' federation, which week com
mences Monday. october 21, which
day is set for the race for the James
Gordon Bennett cup.
The arrangements are completed
for thirty-nine down town streets te
be lighted with incandescent lights
and on the grounds where the race
is to take place $50 United States
soldiers have been detailed to guard
the shed where the balloons are be
ing kept and to keep the crowd back
at the start.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16

officer Ramsey, who is deyoting
his time to seeing that the various
quarantines in the city are respect
ed. informs The SeEtinel that the
number of houses quarantined Tor
scarlet fever is decreasing almost
daily. Nearly all of these cases are
of mild nature and there are none
of the patients that are in serious
condition. ,..,
The work on the big new addition
to the Lowell school building is pro-
crossing at a rapid rate these days
and It is hoped to have the structure
completed within another month.
With this addition the Lowell school
building will be one of the largest
brick structures in Grand Junction
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie E. Bannlster
arrived this morning on No. 4 from
the west and are guests OF MT. aiu
Mrs. ". II. Bannister on East Nam
street. The young couple, VINO Were
married only few weeks ago at the
brides home in Los Angeles, are re
ceiving the congratulations and best
wishes today of their great host oil
| friends. ,--,a
Sheriff Schrader is expected home
tonight from Canon City.
WANTED - Women for genera
| homework. Wages 50 a week
Mrs. ]. w. Richards, Palisade.
DR.. T. C. Caldwell leaves toiiiol'
row for a deer hunt. ,D.,u
A little child of Mrs. J. II. McBall
who resides at Eighth and Nam Il
very i'll. ma,
Wagons loaded with apples ma! q!
be seen on the streets en- foute -
the fruit growers association aiiiioS
Ievery hour during the day.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
WORK STARTED TO-DAY.

This morning the work of erect
ing the big brick superstructure of
tne plant of the Colorado CONNER
cial company, the big fruit concern
on the corner of Sixth street and Pit
KIN avenue, was begun by Contrac-
tors Boyer and Hawkins. The con-
tract was signed up yesterday in the
Offices OF Architect Boyer who pre-
pared the plans and specifications
for the big structure.
Ihe new structure will be erected
at a cost of about $4,000, and, with
1t completed, the entire building will
have cost about $4,000. II will be
one of the largest brick buildings
in the city.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
. . q q q a q a a a a a

y.ioa So' much interest has so far de-
'Jpea In the special election to
Of 80 l november 2 for the purpose
tlt1o,s' lalhlng whether or not the
on. ,'-s5a ,s OF Grand Junction are desir-
vi,b ,Iat u the city council proceed
tsr ~, erection of mountain wa
al,ssyem. However, it is generally
larga mat the council will, by
,ee5 majority, be instructed to pro-
ronst-- make the bond issue and
'ISliuet nv the system.
ypga morning Congressman Bon
aI'er pleasant stav in Grand
~ n-I1''on' left for a visit to Montrose
ion. Lu ny other points in that sec
Of tho ne ne Is making a complete tour
By Tba "sstern slope. AS announced
nan p9n'lhel yesterday, Congress-
he IaII'hge is enthusiastic over
ana gSl NM High Line canal proiect
cure t ~. 90 all in his power to Sc
1s construction.
The ~. IIs On No. 3 Miss Maude Fealv.
Arrived and beutiful little actress.
Ported "a -n the city, and tonight. sun
Vim ba Wy an excellent company she
~ her rI,.- -. NAiI ark opera mouse
pay !, pay The Stronger SEX The
and tbs comedy of great strength
sostumi, mi seehic embellishment and
cent are said to be magnifi-
Mss Fs,'. . capacity audience will greet
at he 1 IT.. STEAK sizzling hot. for Csc,
Dotsfo,- Top Inn. This Includes
Zee w. bread and butter and cot
pound 5inSs of cocoanut candy. 17c
wANTF9ni Saturday, at Milier.s.
sada nIGrape piekers at Pail.
at Or Pay Pay $3.50 per day. Apply
sade e'ephone dphone Jordan's Inn. Pail.
Of Frui,, me Frulta Mercantile Co
Wells 1ioa ~ filed suit against Franz INK
paay elaI,le Ia Recover s477.s7 the com,
suit vsa s,a,ias Is, that Wells owes If tn,
WANTFFin iled in the county court
ply La dining room girl AID.
tbs a,tervaossn WAS nearly three hours lat,
oon.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
EX-GOV. PEABODY
is BACK HOME
Especial to The sentineID

Denver, Oct. 16.-EN-Governor
James II. Peabody spent yesterday
in Denver on the way to his home
at Canon City on his return from
New York City. where he has been
for the last few weeks for the pur-
pose of negotiating for a loan of
money to complete the building of
the Canon City & Royal Gorge rail-
road.
He stated that he had been sue
cessful in getting sufficient money
to carry out the work and that the
construction would commence at
once. Steel has already been pur-
chased and is now on the ears ready
to be shipped.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
BERNARD RICE RESIGNS.

It is reported that Rev. Bernard
Rice, pastor of the Presbyterian
church in Glenwood Springs and son
of p. A. Rice of this city, has ten
dered his resignation to his member
ship, owing to the fact that his
health has been very bad for many
weeks and he must have an extend
ed rest from his clerical work. The
Gleuwood congregation will part
with Rev. Rice with sincere regret.
He has proven faithful and able
pastor. The young gentleman will
probably return to his home in this
city.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16
FAMOUS DOCTOR
in SECLUSION
Especial to The scntine,.)

New York, Oct. 1G.-Havlng made
many unsuccessful health seeking
Journeys in the last few years to
southern France, California and the
pine woods of Maine. DR.. Chas. Me-
Burney, one of the surgeons who
tried to save the life of President
Mckinley and who himself has never
been well since that time, has sought
secluslon at his country home at
Stock Place, Mass. His son said yes
terday that the report that he was
i'll mentally was untrue.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16

Lowell, Mass, Oct. 16.-Sharp
shocks of earthquake were felt in
this city and its suburbs at 7:10 last
night but did not ast longer than
from two to three seconds and were
accompanied by sharp explosive
sounds which at a distance resem-
hled the noise which would be made
by gigantic snow slide.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-16

The result of the referendum vote
is not yet known and will not be
trown until some time tomorrow.
The votes are still coming in.
vice President Schlacks of the
Denver & Rio Grande announced
tbis morning that he did not see the
necessity Of having any further con-
ferenees with the executive commit
tee of the telegraphers and on this
particular matter he will refuse to
grant any further conferences with
them. He takes this stand, he says,
because he has already discussed the
natter thoroughly with them; has
set forth his reasons for refusing to