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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

prettfly decorated with Auuamn
leaves. One of the features of enter
which tested the ladies business
ability. Mrs. E. Harvey bought and
sold to the best advantage and won
first favor. After delectable repast
short business meeting was held,
preparatory to the regular work of the
year, which begins Tuesday Sept. 81
The Club will continue the Bay
View course and take up the study
of English Literature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
ADDRESSED BY
MRS. McCREA
Common Council Held Special
meetinu Last Evening.

Monday evening special meeting
of the common council was hastely
called, in order that the alderman
might listen to talk by Mrs. McCrea.
the well known landscape artist. who
has been engaged to lay out the city
parks for Grand Rapids. Monday
Mrs. McCrea was 10 the city arranging
the preIiminaries for the park system
designed by the commission, and she
appeared before the city fathers to
outline the scheme she had in mind.
In her talk she told of the natural ad
vantageS afforded the city, and called
attention to many little things which
had been overlooked. She severely
condemned the practice of many OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
lEGALS
Notice Of Application for Letters Of Admins.
tration,

WOOD COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE
STATE OF WISCONSIN =
COUNTY OF WOOD S.
In the matter of the Estate of Iona A.
johnson, deceased.
On this 10th day of September, A. D., 1907,
upon reading and filing the petition of
Nellie Johnson stating that Iona A. Johnson
OF the county of WOOD, died intestate, on or
about the 31st day of August, 1904, and pray
ing that she be appointed administrators of
the estate OF said deceased.
IT is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at the probate office in
City of Grand Rapids on the 9Th day of
October, A. D., 1907, at 8 O'Clock A. NJ.
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
OF the time and place appointed for hearing
said application be given to all persons in
terested by publishing copy of this order
for three weeks successfully in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper printed in
said county, previous to the time appointed
for said hearing
By the Court. W. j. CONWAY
County Judge
Goggins & BraZeau attorneys for petitioner
First publication Sept. II, last publication
Oct. ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

the Businessmen and merchants, il
allowing Tubish TO be dumped into the
river TO the rear OF their stores. and
ii is quite probahl that the city will
be more strict in the future in the en-.
forcement OF the ordinance against
this practice.
In the afternoon, Mrs. McCrea, &C.
companied by Mrs /. z. Witter and
Mayor Wheelan, drove over the
course outlined along the river banks
for improvement. as well as the park
site now under consideration along
the river on the west side, and it was
the result of this drive and previous
information gained on other visits to
the city, on which Mrs. McCIea bas ID
her address To the council Monday
evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
: OFAPERSONAL NATURE
- i. f.,

| G. Fl. Cashier. of Stevens Point, wa
visitor in the city Monday.
W. F. Owen, of Stevens Point, spen,
Monday III this city on business.
Larry Ward. of Babcock, was bust
ness visitor ia the city Tuesday.
Mrs. Ii. Mccain left for Lacrosse
Tuesday for visit with friends.
John Armitage, of Arpin, was a
business visitor in the city Tuesday.
AL. Hobart, of Green Bay, was a
business visitor in the city Tuesday
Mrs. Al Duchoc. of Amigo, is visit
ing at the home of Mrs. A. B. Fewell
Chas. Hahn, of Marshfeld, was a
visitor in the city Tuesday.
E. NJ. COpps, of Stevens Point, was
a business visitor in the city Tuesday.
J. B. Hayden, of Wausau, visited in
this city Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry Waller, of Winona,
Mimi, is guest of Mrs. Will Collier.
Mrs. John Hammer left Wednesday
morning for Waupaca, where she will
visit with relatives and friends.
Chief Jack Garihee left for Crosse
Tuesday to take in the Inter State
Fair.
Thomas and William Cummings
were in this city from Babcock Tues
day.
Editor 2. O. Winthers, of Nekoosa,
was business visitor in the city Tues
day.
G. ID. Mcfarland, of Stevens Point,
spent a few hours in the city Mon
day transacting business.
District Atty. Ross e. Andrews, of
Marshlield, was in the city attending
to legal matters Tuesday.
Miss Kate Reichel, tailoress for the
Johnson & Hill Co., left Tuesday for
visit at her home in Boscobell.
Mrs G. B. Blakeslee left for Me-
Wis, Tuesday to visit with
relatives and friends.
Carl J. Odegard, distributing clerk
in the postotfice, is taking his two
weeks vacation
Atty. Louis A. Bauman returned
Wednesday from legal business
trip to Stevens Point and Milwaukee.
Miss Selma Peterson, formerly of
this city but for the bast two years of |
Amigo, is visiting friends in this city i
r, w. Crawford of Stevens Point,
was in the city Tuesday calling on !
friends and transacting business.
Atty. p. E. Goggins was at Stevens
Point, legal business visitor Wednes-
lay.
MeSdameS J. Shelhammer and J E. |
of Port Edwards, visited in
this city Monday.
The Misses Constance Steele and |
Violet Ransome, of Port Edwards. |
visited friends in this city Monday.
Miss Mamie Christian, of Port |
was visitor in this city |
Monday
Rev. and Mrs. H. F. Barstow re-
turned from Footville, Wis, where |
they attended the Christian Church |
Tuesday morning.
G. G. Packard returned Tuesday
morning from Footville, Wis, where |
he attended the Christian Church |
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Cotey of Pitts
Vile, were in the city Tuesday to be
present at the marriage of Miss Ma
thilde Bunge and W. E. Nash.
Mrs. G. Dankins arrived in the city |
Monday to stop few days with her |
sister Mrs. Cub Wakley.
Mrs Albert Dankins, of Beuna
Vista, has been spending the past
ten days with her daughter Mrs. Cub /
Wakley. She returned home with her
husband on Monday.
Bert Smith, J. T. Schumacher's
genial shoeman, who has been spend
ing week visiting at his home at
Tuscola, ILL.,, returned to this city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
Notice Of Application for Proof Of Will.

WOOD COUNTY CoURT-In Probate
STATE OF WISCONSIN &C
COUNTY OF WOOD
In the matter of the last Will and Testa-
ment OF Henry Hamm, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Henry Hamm, deceased late of the Town of
Rudolph, Wood County has been filed in this
office;
AND WHEREAS. Application has been made
by Appolonia Hamm praying that the same
be proven and admitted to probate, accord
ing to the laws of this state, and that letters
testamentary be granted thereon according
to law;
1T Is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at the probate office, in the
city of Grand Rapids, on the Sth day of
October, A. D., 1907, at O'Clock, A. NJ
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
of the time and place appointed for hearing
said application be given to all persons in
terested, by publishing copy of this order
for three week successfully, in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, newspaper printed in
said county, previous to said hearing.
Dated, September 10th, 1907.
BY the Court, w. j. CONWAY,
County Judge.
GOggins BraZeau attorney for Petitioners.
First publication Sept IL, last publication
Oct. 3rd.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
Notice Tor Bids for Sidewalk Construction.

Notice is hereby given that contract is to
be let by the Board of Public Works of the
City of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin for the
construction OF standard sidewalk two
Isl feet in width along the East Side of Lot
No Two ri of Block No. Four al in Sub
division of Fractional Lot No. One III in
Twenty Two (22 North of Range No. Six Isl
East according to Sargeht's Plat of said City.
Further information as to the plans and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
FUNERAL OF JOHN
B. THOMAS TODAY

The body of Superintendent of the
Marathon County Insane Asylum,
John B. Thomas has been recovered,
j. r. Raglan. strong personal friend
of the dead man was notified yester-
day that the funeral would be held
from the asylum today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

n. a. Pepin, of Lewiston, Idaho,
arrived in the city Tuesday for a
short visit with his wife and old time
friends. On his way here he stopped
a few days in Chicago to visit with
his son Arthur and family prior to
coming home. He likes that western
country as it is more agreeable and
beneficial to his health. He has been
away for over three years, and with
the exception of the hot weather in
July and August, he is very much
pleased with that country. He re-
ports the Grand Rapids people living
in Lewiston and Asotin as all enjoy
ing excellent health and prospecting.
He expects to return in a week or so.
G.. N. Craine, of Eau Claire, repre-
sentative of the Internati 1nal Core
spondence Schools, of Scranton, Pa.
is in the city this week, calling on
students.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Arms are visit
ing in Delavan this week with their
daughter Mrs. A. G. Dukelow. Rich
ard Harvey is taking his place in the
filing room during his absence.
Miss Mollie Sullivan, formerly head
milliner in Cohen Bros Department
store, returned from Milwaukee Mon
day, to resume her occupation with
the same firm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

A second hand clothing sale will be
held in the vacant building next to
Church's Drug Store, Saturday Oct.
9th under the auspices Of the east and
west side Ladies Aid Society and the
M. w. K. club OF the NJ. f. church.
9-26-2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Don't fail to attend the second
hand clothing sale TO he held in the
vacant building next to Church'S
Drug Store, Saturday Oct. 5th under
the auspices Of the vest and east side
ladies aid, and the NJ. w. X. club of
the Methodist church. 9-26-2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank MaZur are re-
joicing over the arrival of bouncing
boy. The little fellow put in an APP
pearance Wednesday, and mother
and child are reported as doing nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Z. J. Cooper is recovering steadily
from the effects of his operation, and
with no set back, may be able to be
out again in about a week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
FURS

Our line of Furs complete than will pay YOU
to see them.
We also uptodate line of dress goods blankets
orters white goods MEMS womens and chldrens
Bear in mind that sell goods very small Margin there
fore it will be to your interest to call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Are you going 10 have d part in the
Park Week work? Ii SO register at
one of the banks Immediately.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

City Carrier Vim. Lyon is taking a
weeks vacation and A. S. Rintelmann
is substituting for him during his alb
sence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Oscar HOLMAN, engineer on the
Green Bay & Western, between Grand
Rapids and Green Bay, spent a few
DAYS in this city with his parents and
visiting among his young men friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

How many teams can you donate TO
the Federated Ladies for work during
Park Week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Register early for services during
Park week. Registering places at
either of the three city banks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Boys, hurry and date your ladies for
Friday, Oct. 1lth. Girls, don't wait
for the boys to ask you give them a
gentle hint, because no one who cares
for first class dance can afford to
miss the Letter Carries ball on the
above date
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Miss Harriet Riechel left Tuesday
for Madison, where she will study
music during the coming winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Mr. and Mrs. Crb Wakley are re-
joicing over the arrival OF an eleven
pound boy which arrived on the 18th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

FoR SALE-Six lots and II cords of
rock, near Lincoln High School In
quire Of Mrs. Kate Pepiu, 2l5 Bird
street, south. 9.l9-3t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Earl Helm, has accepted position
as messenger boy for the Western
Union Telegraph Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Have you registered for service the
second week in October, known as
Park week?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G. Ketchum on Friday, Sept. 10Th.
Mother and child are doing nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
In THE LOCAL FIELD
= ! = :

Be sure and register at either OF the
three city banks. for Park week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Murphy, Murphy and Murphy have
come and gone, aud Grand Rapids
people are still laughing over their
funny witiciSms and quaint dialogue
work. The opera house was filled
Tuesday, and rs is always the case,
the people are saying that they wish
the Irish Pawnbrokers" would come
again. The specialties were all that
they were advertised to be, and in
some cases even better than the I'M
pressiOns created by the press notices
La fact, there was not dull moment
Tuesday evening, and every body en-
joyed the musical comedy.
The following Odd Fellows of Ne
koosa Lodge, 295, visited the Grand
Rapids Lodge, No. 81, Tuesday even
ing, September oath: G. j. Armbrus-
ter, Edward Johnson, Frank Fischer,
Jake Frederick, Geo. w. Wolf, P. O.
Whittier, Martin Brandt, Clarence
Compton, Fl. C. Douglas, O. Berger,
H. H. Mclean, f. f. Jensen. q. A.
Kath, r. M. Burroughs, Steve Stevens,
Dave Buchanan, and Anton Gibbs.
A number of the mills along the
Wisconsin river are complaining now
of too high water. In some cases saw
mills have been prevented from start
ing work because of the high water,
and while in most cases the logs tied
up in the upper river and tributaries
have been handled, the Weeks Co.,
of Stevens Point has not been able
to drive down the Big Eau Pleine
logs. This will not prevent opera
lions, however, as enough logs are in
the boom to run the mills until cold
The Ladies of the Entire Nous club
the new members, Tues
day evening, Sept. % at the home of
Mrs. S. Church. The {. house was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

-DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
good for anyone who needs a pill.
They are small safe, sure, little pills
that do not griDe or sicken. Sold by
+. l.. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

The finest music procurable, an up
todate prompter, and the largest
dance hall in the city are some of the
features that are offered by the Letter
Carriers for their first annual ball on
Oct. 18th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Richard Wipperman returned We'd
nesday from Fond du Lac where he
has been with his brother Herman
during his illness. He reports Her.
mans condition very much improved
and he will leave the hospital in an
other week. He will then go to
Chiffon for visit with his mother,
after which he will go to Milwaukee
to assume his new duties for the
Federal Government. Contrary to
the Washington dispatches, Herman
will have his headquarters in the
cream city and not at st. Louis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Fifty cents will purchase the best
mail order plan in existence. with
sample of article to be handled: if not
satisfactory, money will be refunded
upon request. Francis J. Pomeroy,
6lS Island Ave, Milwaukee, Wis"
a u.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

DR.. Russell Lyon will leave Tuesday
evening for Mouse Jaw in Western
Canada, where he will be joined by G.
j. Winton of Wausau and d. n. Win
ton of Thief River Falls, Mimi, who
are now in Prince Albert. Canada,
looking after their lumber interests.
The party will spend d week or ten
days hunting geese and ducks on the
lakes near Moose Jaw.-Wausau Her
aid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
MILLINERY
CLOAKS

Our cloak department epete than We invite the
ladies OF Grand Rapids and vicinity call and look them
have elegant line and of the best Makes
lower quality considered, than you will find esewhers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
Bargain Store

We have returned from Chicago where spent
looking all the latest and uptodate styles Millinery
Ladies and Chdns Coak Dress Goods etc. which we have
bought large stock order
thus enable the benefit of purchase
MILLINERY
We have bought 800 ladies' trimmed hats ranging price
from 400 500 and 600 during this sale So
So and 4.5O Come to store and look large
stock before going elsewhere
ey. We also carry large assortment of plumes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Don't fail TO register al either Of
the banks for services during Park
Week.
The Wausan State League base ball
team, and the Grand Rapids team
played benefit game on the local
diamond Wednesday. Tuesdays
game resulted in a, victory for the
''Lumberjacks" 'lsau, and the
local lads ende win Wednes-
day. Tuesdays 90 RESULTED in a
score of 5 to and is said to have been
an excellent exhibition of base ball.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

The Ladies of the Entire Nous club
entertained the new members, Tues
day evening, Sept %, at the home of
Mrs. S. Church. The {. house was
The Alaska prospector., 1907-11-21

lted to take the census, and began k this morning. He expects to h:ough and make his report at the tinG of the city couns sel Moi dly y It.
 r. Bunneii has devised a new hod ui dlivlug wells. which is very 'cssful aud which r ay be used to in'age by others who are having bIe with their pumps After driv- his well -3 feet through the gravel Was unable to secure water He several uusuccess fui attempts to n a point which would work. and " decided to try dynamite A ion of a stick of powder was low in the pipe. weighted down with r. and exploded He now has an ldance of water
 launch Corsair of katalla, in lg a load of passengers out to the ner Santa Clara, broke part of 'Ugine, rendering her helpless A y wind prevailing at tbe time.
 the launch out 10 sea After ng temporary repairs. the launch q 'erself in the vicinity of Cape hirtrOok. from whence she came } Valdez, arriving here yesterday
 Kemdlick. well known in Valdez. q number cf employees of the Iia Company, were the passengers ne lannch A shortage of water continuous heavy weather made Xperience dangerous and dis
 able one The Corsair left for lla yesterday
The Alaska prospector., 1907-11-21
>p11cation For Homestead.

atiau for Additional Entry Under Sec
 tion 2%I6 Revised statutes md Office at Juneau, Alaska. Aug. 2, 1907. 'e t> hereby glyIn that Carrle Ammann Post Otlicc address is Valdez, Alaska 20 of Aut hOHy Wells, being entitled to I"iitS If see ion 23Oj of the Revised Stat ln" United States, granting additional o soldiers and sailors who served in the the Rebellion, does hereby apply to he lands embraced in | S Survey No. uuic near Valdez. in the District of latitude 6i deg O7 min \. and longi 6 deg l2 min w., nd more particularly ."i as follows:
 ming ut corner No I of said survey No. ich is identical with corner No 7, of lrvay No. @}G, SOld,S. Addl i'd. of An. un Gunthcr: Thence south, G1 degrees 27 West 93 chains tO corner No. 7, of Sur from which cor. No. lOf Valdez or gi- .usitc b 'ars south e degrees 27 minutes 70 chains distant: Thence North 2S de , minutes West 1.56 chains tO corner No No. %i& Thence south Gl degrees and ltcs West, O.95 chains to corner NO f. "l3: Thence North 2S degrees 37 mn '-t, 159l chains tO cor. No. Sur. No cnCe North GI dcsrcrs 27 minutes Fast. ius tO cor. No. Sur NO 3l3: Thence N degrees 33 minutes East Z1 10 chains No Of sur. No. 3l3, the place of begin Containing 1.b1J acres. Magnetic Natia- degrees v minutes East, as additional original homestead which he entered rE2Ith, 1868 Der homestead NO Gj3 q { I'll Arkansas
 md all persons claiming adversely any "l the above described tract of land are d tO file with the Register an Receiver <. Lun1 office at Juneau, Alaska, their claim thereto, under oath. during the Dt Puh3 CatIOu or within thirty days Ter or they will b. barred by provis. th' Situate
 ChRRiE ANlMANN.
 .AsSigUcc of Anthony Wells. hereby ordered that the notice of the 1g application be publ shed in the 'o,or," weekly ncwspaI ter, printed and ed 9t Valdez, Alaska, for the statutory and I hereby designate the snme as 'spapcr published nearest the above de- Iaul.
 JOHN DUDLEY, Register. first pub icatIon, Scptcmbe 26 1907 last publication, Decem Der ,, 1907.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-11-21

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