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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Hiqh Art.

There is a certain great cartoonist
who is an ardent advocate of spelling
reform because he is SC Door a speller
himself. His editors watch with the
greatest care the inscriptions he puts
on his work and correct misspelled
words almost every day.
A short time ago the cartoonist was
working on a picture that had to do
with the international peace congress.
He looked up from his board and said
to his neighbour:
How do you spell Angelo?"
".A-n-g-el-o,' spelled the other. How
are you going to S lt?"
"Oh," the cartoonist replied, 81 am
making a cartoon about this Angelo.
American alliance. Saturday Even.
ing Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03

Anrhg as it goes. falls in an eight-inch
ring directly In front of the turkey, who
drives his head into it with a thud
which is distinctly audible from where
we sit, watching that superb cast. The
trained black wheels instantly, and in
a cloud of dust and glory, with his prize
bounding like a hus rubber ball at the
end OF his taut RATA, the old vaquero
comes galloping up to us, bowling to his
pommel in graceful acknowledgment OF
the enthusiastic praise we shower upon
him.
We literally choke OF the dogs row.
and assist Pedro in picking up and pack
ng our game. We have Is turkeys in
the panniers, and only stop long
enough to let you try your hand again
on one old fellow of aldermanic proper
tons which we find skulking in the
brush.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
PITTSvILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kurtz spent Christmas
at Arcadia.
P. McKeweon returned last week from
Stratford, where he has been employed.
Miss Ella Young of Tomah is visiting her
mother, Mrs. B.. B. M~atthenson.
Ansel Grover of Minnesota is visiting rela-
tives here.
Miss Grace Nowatney of Grand Rapids
visited Mrs. Wagner last week.
Jesse Heath OF GAINESVILLE is in the city this
week.
Howard Galloway of Waupaca is visiting
his cousin Amos Dawes.
W. A. Dunno of Dexter Mimi. was here the
| past week looking over his land holdings,
also the shipments of wood which he is
making to Minnesota.
Miss Alta King of Lindsey was a guest at
the Slower home last week.
Byron Dauson who is working in Rockford
spent the holidays with his parents.
Miss Bessie Hutchins of Stevens Point
visited at the Peart home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Drumb of Grand Rapids
attended the Masonic installation last Thurs
day evening.
Jim McNealy of Beloit has purchased the
Truchinski farm east of town.
Miss Mahtilde Bunge OF Grand Rapids
spent the holidays with her mother and
sisters here.
Among the out of town people who at
tended the installation and last Thurs
day evening were the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Minister, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. McGlynn,
Miss Grace Nowatney; of Grand Rapids.
Earl Nowatneya and Minnie Case of Nekoosa
A. E. Germer, Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson and son
Orvil and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hiles of Dexter
vile also the Misses Beulah Smith and Ella
Young of Tomah.
John Clack and sister of Appleton are
visiting at the Clack home this week.
The Misses Mona and Myra Uden are
spending the holidays at home.
Albert Wells left Thursday for stevens
Point after a weeks visit with his parents
Miss Brefet of Pardeville is visiting her
sister Mrs. wilson.
w. B. Jansen of Jackson, Alabama spent
the holidays here with his children. His
many friends were glad to see him again.
While chopping kindling wood, one morn
ing last week F. S. Woodwork had the mis-
fortune to cut off the end of the fore finger OF
his left hand.
Miss Louise Luseman spent Wednesday OF
last week in Grand Rapids, having her eyes
treated.
Ernest n Lewis Dawes left for Rockford
Monday morning after a weeks visit at home.
Quite a crowd from town attended the
party given at Chas. Dawes last Friday even
ing. A Jolly good time is the general verdict.
A party was given in honor of Miss Hutch
ms at the home of Ed. Peart last Saturday
eve. About thirty were present. Old fash
Toned games of all kinds were INDUCED in,
after which refreshments were served.
Thursday evening Dec. 9th the installation
of the officers of the A. F.. and A. M. lodge,
took place at Hougen's hall, followed by a
dance and supper. The music was fine, and
the event proveda great success.
A few days ago one of our n%eighborlng
farmers came to town complaining of hard
luck" He said "Py golly l hat hard luck-my
calf die, my baby die, my horse die, me no
care much but dot horse cost me S250-pretty
hard luck, helm?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
CIVIL SERVICE RULING

Madison, Wis, Dec. 81, 1907.
The State Civil Service Commits
sion announces a general competitive
examination to be held in each as
sembly district on Tuesday, January
Sth at 9 O'Clock a. m. for all positions
in the state legislature except that of
stenographer and typewriter, for
which eligible lists have already been
prepared.
This examination includes the
following positions:
p messengers at $500 per day.
l proof reader at $500 per day.
2 book-keepers at S. 100 per day.
4 journal clerks at $500 per day.
2 index clerks at $50 0 per day.
2 postmasters at S4.0 0 per day.
? night watch at :. 200 per day.
? assistant sergeant-at-arms. at
So. 90 per day.
3 attendants, document room at
400 per day.
2 police at $3.0 0 per day.
. night laborers at $500 per day.
Circulars of information and ap-
| plication blanks will be forwarded
to all members of the legislature and
to local examiners and newspapers.
All persons interested should address
the Civil Service Commission at
Madison, Wis, naming the kind of
examination desired. All applicants
will be admitted to examination pro-
vided they make their wishes known
prior to January 9Th.
This action of The Commission has
been rendered necessary as a result,
of an opinion recently rendered by. the
attorney general. Several months ago
the attorney general rendered a de-
ciSion to the effect that all legislative
employees except stenographers and
typewriters are exempt from the
operations of the Civil Service Law.
The Civil Service Commission &C
cepted this opinion as conclusive and
final and acted accordingly, but on
December 10Th, 1906 the attorney
general reversed his former ruling and
decided that all legislative employees
are subject to the operation of the
Civil Service Law. This interpreta-
ton ~neceSsitates immediate action on
the part of the Commission. Prompt
ness on the part of all applicants is
imperative. The examination cannot
be held at a later date inasmuch as
the legislature will organize for bust
ness on the 10th of January.
Ed. CloSuit of this city has received
notice that he vas successful in pas
sing the civil service examination at
Stevens Point last spring, and offer
ing him an appointment at Superior
in the internal revenue service. When
seen Friday at his home on Baker
street, Mr.. Closuit said that he had
not yet decided ~detinately on the &C
ceptance of the same, but that he
might do SO. The non-acceptance of
this position will not interfere with a
further chance of appointment, and
the position opened at the present
time is a fee position and is only
temporary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
WOULD TAKE PARTY TO
COAST EOR SANE RATE

e. a. Fradenburgh, travelling freight
and passenger agent for the Great
Northern railway, with offices in Mil
waukee, was in this city in onference
with A. Decker, regarding his pro-
posed western trip of tourists from
the Wisconsin Valley.
We understand that Mr.. Fraden-
burgh, has made the proposition to
carry this party of pleasure seekers to
the Pacific coast and return via the
Southern Pacific Railway, for the
same rate as it would cost to visit the
Yellowstone National Park. This
would mean a trip of nearly double
the distance for the same money, and
would effect a saving of five dollars
per day for sleeper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
"A NOBLE 0UTCAST"
Home Talent Production Will be
Given on January Is, 1907 For
Benefit Of Band.

The eight people who are to take
"A Noble Outcast' January 18TH.
are all working hard at their parts
and an almost daily rehearsal is in
progress. Brof. Bliss, who is staging
this well known play, has his work
well in hand and is very much en-
couraged with the manner in which
the young people are taking hold of
the matter, and is thoroughly conf
dent that the production will be far
ahead of the average amateur pro-
duction.
The play was written, so we are in
formed, for the express needs of those
professional one-night-stand COM
panies, who desired the maximum
effect from the least amount of lines
and people. 1t Immediately made a
hit, and has been constantly before
the public for a number of years and
has never yet failed to give the best
of satisfaction. One of the large
troups is 10Y playing to immense
houses in the east, and from the
phenomial attendance at each of the
performances it would be taken for a
first night production.
1t might be said in this connection
that this production is being arranged
for the benefit of the newly organized
city band. Uniforms and other ac-
couterments are needed by this
organization, and Prof. Bliss has
taken this means of assisting it to
secure them. 1t is to be hoped that
the citizens will take hold of this
enterprise and render any assistance
possible, to make it a success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Smithers' Sign.

Some people gain by experience;
others carry a lot of truisms about
with them without v e applying them
at the right time. There is a man,
however, in a little town, who has
learned a good lesson, and the moral
of it has stayed with him eve since.
Smithers, the man, is the proprietor
of a general store, n of the stores
where everything is sold that mortal
man needs in a town of 900 people.
The first thing that greets the
strangers eye upon entering Smithers'
store is a big framed sign which reads
like this:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
WISCONSIN AERIE NO. 373.

This order has elected the following
officers:
Worthy Pres.-Chas. Gouger.
Junior Past Worthy Pres-J. NJ.
Hopgood.
Worthy Vice Pres.-Arthur Sickies.
Worthy Chaplain-Edward Bassett.
Worthy Sec.-B. L. Brown. asa
Worthy Treas.-Edward Krause.
Worthy Con.-Herman Smith.
Inside Guard-Louis Shall.
Outside Guard-August Miller.
Trustees-A. P. HirZy, Richard
Johnson and John r. Ragan.
Aerie Physicians-Dr. Franz
Pomainville and DIR. HughT Waters,
of Nekoosa.
These officers will be installed Jan.
I, 1907. Senior Past Worthy Presi'
dent, Jacob Lutz, will install the
officers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
First publication Dec. 20 expires Ian. "a.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT For
WOOD CoUNTY-In Probate.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That at a special
Term of the County Court, to be held in and
for said County, at the Court House. in the
City of Grand Rapids, in said County on the
Third Tuesday being the 18th day OF January
A. d. 1907, at ten O'Clock in the of
said day, the following matter viii be heard
and considered.
The application of A.. E. Gebert, admins
traitor of the Estate of simeon MleZiwa, late
of the town of Milladore in said county,, de-
ceased, to sell all OF the real estate belong
ing to said estate. described as follows:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter (NE a NE ~ of Section Number Six
(6) in Township Tumble Twenty-four (24)
North of Range Five (5l East in said County.
Dated December 18th, A. ID. 1906.
By Order of the Court,
WI CONWAY,
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
The Special War Correspondent.

We incline TO the Dellef that the mis-
sion Of the special war correspondent
is at an end. There will always be n
or two trained, practical men with each
army, but the duty of these men will
be to write about accomplished facts
and to amplify and render intelligent
to the general reader the brief official
kilograms. This, indeed, has been the
extent of the journalistic work in the
present war. 1t has served every pur-
pose. We have, it is true, missed some
picturesque English and been denied
the views Of some would-be military
strategists, but the deprivation has not
been severe. All the essential facts have
been laid before us promptly and ac-
curately, and with this presentation we
can we'll afford to be content.-Washing
ton Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
LGGALS
Notice Of Foreclosure Sale.

STATe OF WISCONSIN. IN CIRCUIT COURT
o WOOD COUNTY.
Ellen r. Ingraham. Plaintiff,
VS..
Lottie Mcconnell and Wilson Mcconnell.
Defendants.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to
and by virtue of a Judgment of foreclosure
n sale made. entered and perfected in the
above court, in the above entitled action. on
the 18th day OF December, A. d. 1906. /. W. f..
Little. sheriff of Woo County, Wisconsin.
will, on the 4th day of February A.. d. 1907 at
ten (10l O'Clock a. M, at the front or north
door OF the Court house, in the city of Grand
Rapids, in said Wood county, Wis, offer for
sale and sell, at public auction, to the highest
bidder for cash, the following described real
estate, to-wit:-The southwest Quarter (SW
"a of section Thirty-six 1861 in Township
Twenty-one CID, north, of Range Two (21.
east OF the 4th principal meridian, containing
100 acres more or less, according to Govern
ment survey, thereof, or so much of said
land as may be sufficient to pay the amount
due to the plaintiff for princial, interest.
solicitors fees and costs, and which may be
sold separately without material injury to
the parties interested.
Dated December 10th, 1906.
w. E. LITTLE,
Sheriff of Wood County,
b. NJ anghn Plaintiffs Attorney,
First publication Dec. 20 expires Jan. "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
RUDOLPH

Miss Matte Slattery, who is employed as
stenographer for the Nash Lumber Co., at
Shanagolden, returned home Sunday to
spend the holidays.
John Bringman is hauling the school wood
this week.
DR.. Jackson's little daughter, Genevieve,
has been taken to the hospital in Grand
Rapids, to be treated for stomach trouble
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
NOTHING to Regret.

my husband never saw me in the
ten years of our married life when my
personal appearance was neglected"
boosted a woman. when the nurse
called me to his bedside, saying that
he was dying, l hastily wiped a piece
of chamois skin over my face before
responding to the call. l have nothing
to regret.'-Atchison Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
We Cash Checks for Nobody, and
This Is the Reason Why.

The reason, which is posted below
is a check for $50 which proved
IN. G." and tells the tale of how
Smithers cashed a check for someone
and lost $50. But this will eve hap
pen to him again, for if anyone asks
him to cash a check now he does not
even deign to reply, but points to his
SIGN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03

When the colds winds dry and crack
the SRin a box of Salve can save much
discomfort. In buying salve look for
the name on the box to avoid any imi-
tationS. and be sure you get the
original De Wits Witch Hazel Salve.
Sold by 4, l.. Steib & Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03

For sALE-House and 8 lots in the
first ward, and store building and one
Iot in the third ward. Both known as
the McRaith properties. For terms
and particulars inquire of M. j.
McRaith. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Diagnosed.

Henry" asked the Sunday school
teacher, what is the conscience?"
The conscience" answered little
Henry, sis what you have after you
have been eating cake and jam and
things out of the pantry, and then you
have to take castor oil, and that cures
the conscience."-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Will Begin Immediately.

AS II water power owners are
much interested in securing a steady
flow of water, and as it may be some
time before the needed legislation is
enacted into law, a movement was set
on foot at this meeting to have
the owners of water powers yolun-
tar1ly contribute sufficient funds to
run the system until the needed legis-
lation had been secured, as this
company has already secured options
upon the principal private reservoir
systems now in existence. These are
the three or four dams on the Eagle
waters, one on Lake NieuX Desert,
one on Twin Lakes and the MinocQua
dam controlling the whole Tomahawk
chain of lakes, which are estimated
to store about five billion cubic feet
OF water more than the amount
stored by nature, and which surplus
n be let off as the requirements
make necessary.
These dams are now owned and
controlled by two private systems,
the Bradley interests owning the
NieuX Desert dam, Twin River dam,
II M on the Eagle waters, the
Grand Rapids interests the dam at
Minocqua and three other dams on
Eagle waters. Neither one of these
systems is subject to state control,
II the water can be held or let off
as suits the convenience of the
owners of these dams, without regard
to whether it is for the best interest
of the other water power owners
along the river or not.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
CaIIino Her.

"A Boston minister says that wine,
women and song should be broken I'D
as an alliance, that woman should be
regarded as the saving influence in a
mans life and l think he is right"
THE saving influences! And you
have just spent $40 of my hard-earned
money for a bonnet! Oh, tut!"-Hous.
ton Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Hot Shot,

The following notice is inscribed on
the wall of a house in the Rue de
Strasbourg, Saint Denis, France: In
Ease of fire, ask for help at the GENE
terry"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Woodland Coal.

Hard and soft coal and all kinds of
wood for sale. Prices right. Phone
81. Bosscrt Bros. & Co. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Have You Tried II?

Son for a free sample of Postmaster
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Ideas on Elections.

Some men," said Uncle Eben,
takes an election serious; an some
men jes' likes to guess who's gwineter
run fust, same as at a boss race"
who give their children
Kennedy'S Laxative Cough Syrup in
variably indorse it. Children like it
because the taste is so pleasant. Con-
tains Honey and Tar. 1t is the Orili-
nal Laxative Cough SyrEp and is IN
rivaled for the relief of Group. Drives
the cold out through the bowels. Con-
forms to the National Pure Food and
Drug Law. Sold by f. L. Steib & Co.
The Elks' lodge held open house
New Years evening, and Many
friends availed themselves of the op-
p~ortunity to visit the beautiful club
rooms ia the post office building,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul.

GOING NORTH
No. 3 passenger, daily except sunday :27 a m
No. 5 passenger, daily except Sunday 5:38 p m
No. Is passenger Sunday only.......11:27 a m
GOING SOUTH
No. 2 passenger, daily except Sunday 8:15 p m
No. passenger, daily except Sunday 1895 p m
No.. 26 passenger, Sunday only.......9:5 p m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
Scandinavian Church Services.

Morning service at 1890, Sabbath
school $50 a.. M, Junior Christian
Endeavor 2:30, Christian EndeavOr in
tue evening at 7:3O. IF.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
WISCONSIN VALLEY
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
Organization Has Been
Formed by Prominent Men to
Regulate the Flow OF Water in
Wisconsin River---Executive
Committee Net at Wausau
Thursday.

A very important meeting for the
manufacturers of the Wisconsin river
valley, was held in the city of Wau-
sau Thursday. This meeting was of
the executive committee of the Wis
consin Valley improvement company,
a company recently formed to improve
the water powers of the Wisconsin
river. The articles of Incorporation
have been forwarded to Madison.
Among those in attendance were the
following: Thomas Nash, John Nash,
and Atty. b. r. GOggins, of this city:
l.. NJ. Alexander, of Port Edwards;
q. ID. Jones, Walter Alexander, Neal
Brown, and G. j. WintOn, Of Wau-
sau; A. w. Shelton and Mart Hirzel,
Of Rhinelander; A.. III. Reid, Of
Merrill; Geo. A. Whiting, of Neenah;
and Philip Spooner, representing the
Company now engaged in building the
dam at Kilbourn. George A. Whiting,
is the chairman of this committee,
and G. Jones, is the secretary.
Object of Meeting.
The object of the meeting was to
secure subscriptions to the capital
stock in a sufficient amount to perfect
the Incorporation of the company, the
capital stock of which is 800, 900 and
the object of which is to secure con-
troll Of the existing reservoir systems
Of the tributaries of the Wisconsin
river, to extend this system and grad
ually build it up, SO that the flow OF
water in the Wisconsin river may be
regulated and maintained at a uni
form stage throughout the year, with
a view of encouraging its fullest de-
yel0pment and utilization for nayi.
cation and manufacturing purposes,
and to reduce to a minimum the
possibility of danger from floods, tC
have the capital stock subscribed by
the various water power owners on a
pro rata basis, determined by the
amount Of power owned by each Of
them, to outline needed legislation tC
accomplish the objects of incorpora,
ton, to frame a suitable bill, one
which will bring the whole water
supply under state control and Other
objects of similar intent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03

Painting and finishing done in first
class style. Call on Will Suhr at the
Dixon House. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03
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, 1907-01-03

DR. ID. A. Teller, dentist, office over
Wood County National bank. Tele-
phoneNo. go. residence No. 40.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-03

Stare OF WISCONSIN. IN CIRCUIT COURT
FOR WooD COUNTY.
Ellen R. Ingraham, Plaintiff,