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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.
The Oldest Bank in Wood County

the Baptist church, having assumed
charge soon after its organization.
The last six or eight months, during
which time the church building has
been erected, have made large demands
upon the time and strength of the
pastor and he has come to feel the
necessity of a few months rest from
pastoral duties.
The church is now three and half
years old, is in possession of a SUBJ
stantial and well equipped building
and is ready for aggressive christian
work. Some tempting tenders of
pastorates elsewhere have recently
come to Mr.. Putnam, but until the
building was completed, he believed
his duty to be here and has turned
deaf ear to all other calls.
He informs US that he does not con-
template taking another pastorate for
several months, as he feels the need
of complete change of occupation
for time.
AT the organization of the Grand
Rapids Hollow Concrete Stone Co.,
Mr. Putnam became actively indenti-
fed with the concern and has devoted
considerable time to the work. Dur
ing the summer it is understood, he
will devote all of his working hours to
this comnanV and therefor will be
more closely Unidentified with the
business life of this city.
Mr. Putnam has been one of the
hardest working ministers in the city
during his residence here, and the sue
cess of the Baptist church will stand
as monument to his industry and
perseverance. His friends will be
pleased to learn that he does not in
tend leaving this city for some time
least.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
ELECTRIC LINE
QUESTION: NEXT
George A. Whiting, One OF the
Promoters, in City Wednesday.

George A. Whiting, the Neenah
capitalist, and one of the promoters
of the proposed Grand Rapids-Stevens
Point Electric line, was in this city
Thursday on private business. Dur
ing his short stay here, however, he
took occasion to sound a number of
the business men on the new road
proposition, to ascertain the senti-
ment in Grand Rapids. Just what
satisfaction and encouragement he
met with regarding this matter is not
known, but it was rumored on the
streets Friday that the Common
Council will be asked to pass on the
franchise question, probably at the
next meeting.
To those who have given this mat
ter consideration the sentiment is
heartily in favor of encouraging the
new line, and it is unquestionably
true that poll of the property own
ers of the city would be overwhelm-
ing in favor of an electric line con
Meeting these two places.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

, For the next three weeks the politi-
/, cal pot 10 this city is likely TO boil. Not
+. that there will be many lively COLI
: tests, but later Developments may
stir things up some what, and out of
the otherwise quiet situation may
develope one or two contest which will
attract no end Of attention.
The voter should always consider
two things in selecting candidates for
city offices. First, the mans special
fitness for the place, ard second his
character as a man. Ii he is honest
and is in politics for the best in tF rests
of the whole city he should always be
I given the best consideration, but
should he seek office for personal ends
he should be given the deaf ear. The
interest of the people as a whole can
never be served by he who seeks first
his own personal ends aud has upper
most in his mind his own special in
tereStS.
Therefore we would adyise that
each voter weigh well the merits of
men who seek election to any office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
NOTICE OE THE ANNUAL
SCHOOL MEETING

Agreeable to section 8, article 9,
Grand Rapids city Charter. pertaining
to schools, notice is hereby given that
the annual school meeting of Grand
Rapids school district No. l, to elect
commissioners and to transact such
general business as may legally come
before it, will be held at the Howe
School building. situated in the second
ward of the city of Grand Rapids,
Monday, March Is, 1907, at 700 O'Clock
o. m.
Commissioners are to be elected as
follows.
First ard-CommiSsioner to sue
coed w. III. Reeves whoeS term expires
April Is, 1907.
Second Commissioners to sue
coed II. H. Vose whose term expires
April Is, 1907
Third Ward Commissioner to sue
coed w. f. Kellog whose term expires
April -, 1907
Fourth ard-Commissioner to sue
coed Or. j. j Loose whose term ex-
pireS April 13, 1907. Commissioner TO
succeed j. G.. Jacobson short term
whose term expires April l3, 1907
Fifth Ward Commissioner TO sue
coed Otto Bein whose term expires
April IS, 1907
Sixth ard-CommisSioner to sue
coed E. Oberbeck, whose term expires
April ID, 1907.
Seventh Commissioner to
succeed DR.. Frank Pomainville whose
term expires April Is, 1907.
Eight Ward-Commissioner to sue
coed j. w. Natwick whose term ex-
pires April IL, 1907.
HIS. YOUKER,
Clerk of the Board of Education.
1t will be impossible to hold the
annual meeting in the Howe building
this year owing to the fact that the
assembly room in the Howe building
has been divided into recitation
rooms.
The meeting will be adjourned to
meet at the Lincoln building the
same evening, Monday, March 18th,
at 100 p. m. Citizens are requested
to come direct to the Lincoln building
for the annual school meeting. 1t was
necessary to call the meeting as stated
above in order to meet the provisions
of the City Charter.
I'll. S. YoUKER,
Clerk of Board of Education.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
AN ACCIDENT
AT MARSHFIELD
Station Agent and Earl Crawford
We're Injured and Depot De-
mOIiShed.

A bad accident occurred at Marsh
field Monday, March 4, on the C. &
n. W. Ry., and as a result the station
agent may be laid up for some time if
not crippled for life.
The accident occurred about one
O'Clock in the afternoon and was oc-
casioned by broken rail in front of
the depot. While switching some
loaded pulp wood cars, the latter
heavily laden, ran away and dashed
through the depot. The agent who
was in the office at the time was badly
hurt and his back injured in such a
manner, that it was necessary, we are
Informed, to incase him in a cast.
Earl Crawford, well known in this
city, also had the artery in one of his
wrists severed, and was in very
dangerous condition for time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Thursday, March 7 1907.

: In another column of the REPORTER
will be found the notice of the annual
school board election, which will be
held in the Lincoln building Monday
March 18th. At this time, it will be
noticed, several new members
will be elected. Before the time
comes for electing any man to this i'm
portant body it will be well to weigh
his fitness for the place. Politics
should be altogether divorced from
the school board elections, and man
not chosen because he desires the
place, but soley upon his fitness to
administer matters of vital interest
To the schools. Petty differences
should not enter into the deliberations
+ of body of so much Importance, and
any effort to carry them there should
be Immediately squelched.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that Con.
tains Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and complely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians and the damage they will do
is ten fold TO the good you can possibly de-
ufactured by F. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, O..
contains no mercury, and is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
bottle. Take Hairs Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Afflicted With Rheumatism.

81 was and am yet afflicted with
rheumatism" says Mr.. j. C. Bayne,
editor OF the Herald, Addington, In
dian Territory. but thanks to Cham
berlain'S Pain Balm am able once more
to attend to business. 1t is the best
of liniments. If troubled with rheu-
give Pain Balm d trial and
you are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which
it affords. One application relieves
the pain. For sale by John E. Daily
Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
TREASURES
ARE REPORTING
Returns Must be Completed by
March 15-AuburndaIe is the
First,

County Treasurer Phil. Bean will
be an unusually busy man from this
time on until after the 18th, when
the town treasurers of this county
are supposed to have their returns all
made. While the 18th, is the time
set for the returns to be all in, they
seldom are completed before the Goth
of the month.
The first to report were the Town
of Auburndale and the village of
Auburndale. The returns from these
places were made Monday and both
came in the same mail, SO that it is
hard to tell which one is entitled to
the honor of reaching the county
treasurer first.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
UPHAM
DANGEROUSLY ILL

The many friends in this city of
former Gov. w. HI. Upham will be
panied to hear that he was taken
suddenly i'll Sunday night, and that
Tuesday evening his condition was
considered serious. Owing to his
advanced age his friends and relatives
in Marshfield are very much alarmed
and doubtful of the outcome. SUM-
day he attended church and through
out the day appeared in his usual
good health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
RESIGNS HIS Passionate
Rev. A. L. Putnam Will Take a
Much Needed Rest For Several
Months.

Rev. A. Lincoln Putnam, who for
three and half years has been pastor
of the Baptist church, rendered his
resignation at the regular monthly
business meeting last Thursday even
ing to take effect April l.
During his pastorate, Rev. Putnam
has seen change of pastors in every
church in the city except the German
Morayian. He is the first pastor of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Always Keeps Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy in His House.

1--WE would not be without Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t is kept
on hand continually in our home, ;"
says w. W. Kearney. editor of the In
dependent, Lowry City, Mo. That
is just what every family should do.
When kept at hand ready for instant
use, cold may be checked at the out
set and cured in much less time than
after it has become settled in the SyS-
tenn. This remedy is also without a
peer for Group in children, and will
prevent the attack when given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears, which
can only be done when the remedy is
kept at hand. For sale by John E.
DAILY Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
The Amigo Republican in announc-

The Amigo Republican in announc-
ing It's new business management pre-
faces its editorial column with the
following motto on the way to win:
early to bed. Early to rise.
Work like helm an Advertise. ="
Now we don't know much about
how they win in the regions below,
'being as we amt been thar" Lut we
can say, amen" to the first part of
the couplet, for it comedies with our
religion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
ANNOU NCEMENT

I hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of county superintendent
of schools for Wood County. | am a
graduate of the State Normal at
Platteyille and hold life certificate.
Have taught in Wood County for five
years. These qualifications show me
able to perform duties connected with
the office, J. HERBERT SNYDER.
0-7-ot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

The many friends of NJ Peterson,
the well known cement sidewalk man,
will hear of his removal from this
city with great deal of sorrow Mr..
and Mrs. Peterson moved to Chicago
last week, after disposing of their ex-
cellent farm and personal property to
the well known real estate firm of
Eggert & Pratt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

The regular examination of candid
ates for teachers certificates i'm Wood
County for the spring of 1907, will be
held as follows:
Marshfield- March %, 20 and 81.
s,ille-March %, % and 80.
Grand Rapids-April 4. and 6.
ROBERT MORRIS.
Co Stunt of Schools
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
the winners.

the winners.
1t must be said in justice to all the
contestants that they did well, and
while the successful ones were EMIT
led to The awards, the congratulations
were also literally showered upon the
other boys
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

The regular monthly stock fair
which was held on the east side Tues
day, called out one of the largest
crowds of farmers ever held in this city.
There were farmers present with live
stock, furniture, potatoes, hay and
wood. In fact. nearly every thing that
farmers have for sale at this time of
the year was offered. The selling at
certain times during the day was very
brisk, and judging from the appear
anceS, ali who attended this fair were
we'll satisfied with the results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

Now is the accepted time" to buy
real estate, ia the best town of 1000
people in Wisconsin-Gfand Rapids.
We own ADD offer for sale, at the right
price, loo cultivated high level lots,
on west side near the factory district.
Also 225 acres of land on east side, on
main roads, near this city, with daily
mail, good neighbors. Land is level
and cultivated. Will sell in 10 acre
tracts and upwards to suit purchaser.
We have other good bargains listed.
Better come and see US and get
front seat. Terms Ion or before five
years"
GUY z. WOOD g. Co.
Office open GEO. N. WOOD Mgr
evenings Wood Block
Phone 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
INCREASE in POPULATION

The following births have been re-
ported:
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Blaisdell, of
the west side boy born March 3.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Burt. of the
east side girl, born March 3.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Palmer. of
Kellner, a boy, born March 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Sosnoske. of Port
Edwards, boy born March 3.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Roseno, south
side, a girl born on March l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

The Grandfather Falls Co. of Mer-
rill has filed articles at Madison in
creasing its capital from 100000 to
100000. This is the company en-
gagged in the development of the
water power at Grandfather Falls in
the Wisconsin river above Merrill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

Goggins & Brazeau, on behalf of
Miss Gordon, have filed an ammended
complaint in the action against the
City of Grand Rapids, to restrain the
latter from erecting the new police
station and fire engine house, and
further delay is looked for in the
matter. Just when the arguments
will be presented will depend upon the
action of Judge Goodland, of Appleton.
before whom the matter was brought
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

The Federated Ladies' Club of this
city will meet this afternoon at
3 O'Clock at the home of Mrs. Maurine
johnson. On this occasion in addition
to the regular program, Mrs. Hunt
who is at the head of the Economic
Department of the university of Wis
conSin. will address the ladies on
"Ideals of Domestic and Civic art"
This address is said to be an except
ionally interesting one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

QUEsTIoN-Why rent when you can
buy nice new house for $500 to 1920
on easy terms of Wis. Ins. & Realty
Co
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-04
HUGHES TO
AID HURST.
NEW GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK
THROWS BOMBSHELL INTO
POLITlCAL RANKS.

Albany, NY, Jan. 3.-Consterna-
tion was caused In both political par
ties and among the legislative repre-
sentatives of municipal and state cor
porations today when Governor
Hughes In his message to tho legisla-
ture. urged two reforms OF n radical
nature TO correct the present corpo-
rate abuses. The message was short.
and TO the point. Not one politician
In Albany had an inkling OF It's con-
tents and Governor Hughes gave no
one the opportunity to make any "lit-
tie suggestions"
Governor Hughes insisted that the
legislature make Immediate provision
for n recount OF the votes cast for
mayor In New York In 1905. Concern
ing a recount Governor Hughes says:
There is no question but that wide
spread doubt is entertained as to the
accuracy OF the actual canvasses.
Our entire system OF government de-
pends upon honest elections, and a
fair count. 1t is a matter OF the grav-
est concern that the view should be
largely. even though erroneously,
held that one who has been elected to
Office has been reprlved OF his scat
Through invalid returns"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-04
BUSINESS MEN OF .pHnApEr-
PHIA GET READY FOR ANT
LERED HOST.

Philadelphia, January "A fund
OF one hundred thousand dollars has
been subscribed by the business men
OF Philadelphia, for the purpose of
entertaining the Elks. whbn they
hold their annual convention next
July.
This is the argest amount OF mon
ey that has ever been raised In Phil
adelphia for convention purposes.
and is' therefore. magnificent trib-
ute to the popularity OF the Benev-
oient and Protective Order OF Elks.
In addition to the above amount
it is expected that the City Councils
VIII take official recognition of the
convention to appropriate < twenty
hVe thousand dollars for decorating
and Illuminating the principal busi-
ness streets of the city during tho
reunion week.
IL Is freely predicted by the Elks.
VINO have visited tho city during tho
past few weeks. that the coming CON
Vention Will bo tho largest and most
successful ever held by tho order.
There Is every indication that tho
nigh water mark" OF Elkdom will
Do attained In Philadelphia during
tho week beginning July 18th.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-04
DEPLORABLE
LACK OF MEN

Washington. ID. C..-Jan Mot
In recent years except I'm war times,
has the army been so badly In need
of men as at present. A recent cir
cular addressed to all officers OF the
recruiting service made public at
the war department calls attention
to the fact that recruits are needed
In large numbers for the coast ar
ullery, the field artillery, the white
infantry and the white cavalry
Recruiting officers are enjoined to
redouble their efforts to secure re-
cruits qualified for the military SER
vice. Officers on duty at the war de-
partment admit that the situation is
one calling for the most extraordina-
ry efforts to get more men, not only
to I'LL the vacancies that now exist
but also those which will occur dur
ing the present year among the
three-year men who enlisted In 1904.
An effort would be made to make
army life more attractive and to
impress the men with the idea that
they are enlisted as soldiers and
not as laboring-men.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-04
WHAT JOAQUIN
MILLER SEES
SOME REFLECTIONS FOLLOWING
HIS VISIT TO THE EAST.

Preserve us in this dangerous day
OF unexampled prosperity. We, Lord
God, have borne adversity: give us
grace to endure prosperity" SO
prayed Edward Everett Hale, the
vnerable chaplain, of the Senate, at
the recent opening OF Congress, and
Joaquin Miller, poet Of the sierras.
today at his hillside home back OF
Piedmont, said.-
There never was breathed q pray
er more fervent And tears rolled
down the checks Of more than one
senator as tho solemn petition for
grace and temperance was offered.
The East is dangerously prosperous.
Money is poured out in rivers, and
every phase Of activity Is being push
ed to the utmost The country is
humming like a hive with industry.
and all over the land ! saw people
we'll dressed and we'll fed"
Such we're some OF the conclusions
drawn By the grizzled song writer
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-04
BLACKBURN
REPUDIATEs.
SAYS ATTACK OF GOvERNER
WAS FORGERY If BEAR
ING HIS NAME.

Raleigh, N. c., Jan. S.-Congress-
man E. Spencer Blackburne. steps
looking to whose arrest were taken
yesterday by overnor Glenn, who an
nouncel his intention OF instituting a
prosecution on charge OF criminal
libel. today repudiated the letter
which aroused the Governors Ire.
This letter. purporting to be ad-
dressed to Congressman-elect Rich
ard N. Nackett. whose election Black
burn is contesting. charged the Gov
ernor with being interested I'm a
schoolbook deal last year. Blackburn
now says IL It purported to be signed
by him II is a forgery. and he threat
ems to prosecute the papers publish
ing It.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-04
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU OF
MEXICO TO MAKE ALLIANCE
WITH MINING CONGRESS-.

Secretary James F. Galbreath, Jr..
of the American mining congress has
received word at Denver. Col. from
A. c.. Canalizo, director-general OF
the international bureau OF finance OF
OF Mexico. to the effect that the Mex
lean association has agreed TO the
proposed alliance whereby the Amer
lean and Mexican associations under
take 20 work together In helping In
vestors from either country to get
complete Information about mining
investments. Under the agreement
any Mexican seeking investment in
America will be directed to the
American mining congress for infor-
nation, and I'm like manner the min
ing congress will direct American
capital to the Mexican association IL
any investor comes to its attention.
One OF the objects OF this movement
is still further to limit the scope OF
wildcat speculation. The Mexican as
ISOLATION guarantees safety to capital
invested in its republic, and, in so
far as possible. the American min
Ing congress will do the same. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Galbreath. American
capital In Mexico is much safer than
In America. The congress hopes by
introducing Mexican ideas in mining
into this country gradually to make
the American system as effective as
the Mexican.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-04
DOOLEY ON THE
DEAD YEAR

well. SIR" said Mr.. Dooley, 'fn
a few more days tn new year will
be here an we'll all date our letters
nineteen hundherd an six"
It's been a great year." said Mr..
Hennesy.
tits a year." said Mr.. Dooley,
that will stand out in tn histhry iy
tn country like eighteen hundred
an two. I've been readin' about it
In tn pa-apers an I'm proud 1 lived
through 1t, an glad. It's been a won
dherful year, accordin' to this pa
aper. Mine an factory have poured
out tehir threasures iv steel an cop
per an copper stock, bed springs,
hair lie, chewin' gum, safety razors,
union underwear an seegars an
all tn other gloryous products that
make us a free, happy, united an
intellecchool people.
mo wan has been out iv employ
ment who wanted to wurruk an
many who didn't.
We've been staggerin' undher
such a load iv mateeryal wealth that
If we can't dump some iv 1t / don't
know what'll happen to US We are
so rich that If we were amy richer
we'd be broke. TIL banks ar-re
bursting with goold or without it,
as the case may be-"