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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
WISCONSIN BANKS SHOW GAINS.
Financial Strength Increases Over
Million Each Month.

According to a statement issued by
State Banking Commissioner Bergh the
resources and liabilities of the State
banks of Wisconsin have increased during
the last three months from S124,609,07
to $12S,O63, 15S, an increase of 3,454, OS5,
or over $1,OO0,0OO a month. The total
amount of deposits increased during the
same period from $1O6,O32, 527 to $780,
PA, 735, a gain of $3,312,20S. The total
number of banks increased from 413 to
423. 1t is estimated that these banks do
about one-half the banking business of
the State, the other half being done by
national banks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Cutfip~ the Nails.

1t is a mistake to cut the nails too
closely at the sides; it leaves the flesh
with nothing to cling to, and it thiclens
in consequence. If the fingers are
square trim the nails square also :;
they will look better than pointed
on blunt fingers Do not try to file
the nails while soft; they will remain
rough, but use the curved scissors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
a Curious Wedding.

A curious wedding was celebrated at
a small village called Trail. The bride
grooms We're the four sons of one John
Sumers, and the brides, whose ages
ranged from IS to 2S, were daughters
of James Hochstetler, a prosperous
farmer. The eight young people had
lived all their lives within a stones
throw Of each other
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Need for Comnnnionxhin.

There is a wise old German saying
that only a god or brute can dwell
in solitude" Men and women need
congenial companionship, both for the
sake of health and happiness. Just as
your lungs, after using up all the oxy-
gen in a close room, need to be filed
with fresh. out of door air, so your
minds need contact with other minds
to get new ideas. There is such a thing
as mental as well as physical hunger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Hair shows Health.

"Have you ever noticed how much
influence the state of your health has
upon your hair?" some one asks. The
least illness will be detected in the
limpneSs and general lack of vitality
the hair exhibits, and when one does
not feel well and wishes to conceal the
fact. the hair should be extra well
brushed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Aged Woman Suicide.

Mrs. Wenzel Doubeck of Manitowoc
aged 20 years, committed suicide by drink
ing large quantity of Paris green. The
woman, who had exhibited signs of in
sanity for several weeks past, was found
on the floor of her home by her grand
daughter and died few hours later. She
is survived by large family, having been
married twice. No inquest was held.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
EtiuueIte,

Me father" said Mrs. Murphy. al
ways gifts up whin Il lady enthers the
room. says the New Orleans Times
Democrat.
THE ould man is too suspicious :"
Mr.. Murphy grunted. 4 never seen
the woman yit that nd be name enough
to hit We when We was sittin' down.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

1t is some time since ribbon has been
worn as a hat trimming. but this sea-
son no hat is complete without a bow
or a twist of ribbon. and on many Of
the smartcst hats no other trimming
is used. This hat is a pretty corn-col-
ored straw with large bow of dull
blue ribbon. It is an ideal style to
wear with 4 neat tailor-made costume.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
In Search 0f Health: Dies

Theodore Widtzoritte, a resident of
Milwaukee, aged q years, was found
dead in bed at the farm home of T. w.
Huyke near Brodhead, heart disease being
given as the cause. Young Widzoritte
was seeking to regain his health. The
remains were taken to Milwaukee by
brother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
BURGLAR GETS SHORT SENTENCE
Freddy O'Brien Sent to Waupun for
Two and q Half Years.

Freddy" OBrien, who was arrested af-
ter one year of liberty, for robbing a store
in Madison, was sentenced to two and
one-half years in prison. Mitigating cir
cumstances, including the fact that
O'Brien had been working at an honest
trade in Milwaukee for the support of
his family who knew nothing of his OPP
erations, reduced the sentence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
WoEl,au'S Work

The wife of the editor of the Rainier
Review being away, he writes: The
hens are scratching up the cucumbers,
somebody broke the big sunfower. the
beds are unmade, the dishes unwashed,
land if it were not for Il relative the
COW would so dry. What is home with
out 4 mother? I told you so.'--Port-
land (Ore.) Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
"JOkERo IN REFORM STATUTE.
Measure to Prevent Stock Watering
Found TO Re VsIueIeSs

In an opinion rendered the other day
the Wisconsin railroad commission says
IN effect that the new law passed by the
Legislature two months ago to prevent
the watering of stocks and bonds by cor,
porations is almost useless because it does
not give the commission power to refuse
to grant authority to issue additional
stock and bonds if all desired informa-
ton is filed by the applicant corporation.
The opinion was rendered in connection
with an order granting the Southern Wis
consin Railway Company of Madison au-
thority to issue 100000 of additional
bonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
$4,000 Now in Shoe Strike.

The general executive board of tho
Independent Boot and Shoe Workers
Union of Missouri has extended the strike
begun by the cutters of st. Louis so as to
include over $4,000 members of the allied
trades
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
MISER LEAVES BIG FORTUNE.
kenosha Man Worth S35O,OOO Dies
in Home of STRANGERS

After living as miser for more than
fifty years, and accommodating more than
900, Lander E. Merrick died at the
man came to Kenosha county in 1910 and
lived in the town of Randall until two
years ago, when the officials of the town
found him nearly starved and took charge
of him and his property. A guardian
was appointed, and when the hut which
the old man occupied was searched $780,
600 in cash and securities was found.
George W. Eldridge of Richmond, ILL.,,
former State Senator, nephew, will re-
ceive a portion of the estate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

and mothers brew and bake and make
the home place for rest and recrea-
ton. Let the men be brave and true
and scorn to share in the plenty de-
rived from the sweating of the brows
of the geutler sex."-Mrs. John a. Lo-
gan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
LANDS 2s-Pound ..NIuskie. :,

B. II. Baker of Milwaukee, a travelling
salesman for the 4. Grossenbach Com
pany, caught a 2S-pound muskellunge in
the Lomo river at Tomahawk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
STATE UNIVERSITY OPENS.
Nearly 1900, 1T Is Expected, VIII Be
Added 10 PpnUTntiOu nf Madison

Aided 10 POPULATION OF Madison.
The University of Wisconsin has open
ed for its fifty-seventh year. 1t is ex-
pected that the opening of the university
year will add at least 1000 people to the
population Of Madison, counting students
and instructors. Present indications
point to an enrolment of about 5000 and
nearly 100 members have been added to
the faculty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Threw Rock; Year in Prison.

Joseph Siles of Hudson was found
guilty on a charge of assault and was
sentenced to one year at Waupun. Siles
while near Roberts last June, threw a
stone through the window of a passenger
coach on the Northwestern road.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Pioneer wagonmaI,er Dies.

Henry Georgen, aged 81 years, a pio-
neer wagon maker of Kenosha, died at
his home He had resided there for more
than half a century.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

Samuel Langdon has been arrested in
New York on charge made by Frederick
Wiss of ]. Wiss & Son, jewellers, Of New
ark. y. J.. that he obtained two diamond
rings worth 1925 on Sept. IL by making
false representations and by leaving as
security two 81 900 frst-mortgage bonds
of the New York and Pittsburg Air Line
Railroad Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

Lillian Russell announced the other
night that she was going to have an auc-
ton sale of the contents of her home in
New York, ascribing as a reason that she
had signed for three years and would
be kept on the road most of the time,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Late Potato Crop a Failure.

Rot caused by continued wet weather
is playing havoc with the late potato crop.
Many of the growers will not attempt to
dig up the tubers, not believing it worth
while
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
STUDENTS BATTLE IN A RIVER.
Lawrence University Freshmen Put
Sophmores Under Water

SOpnmOfes WaIe
In fight between freshmen and sopho-
mores of Lawrence university in Apple
ton the freshmen pulled FIVE sophomores
down the long incline at the banks of the
Fox river and 'ducked" them. The stu
dents fought madly in the water until
President Plantz waded into the river and
stopped them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

E. Ross, a fireman on a Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul passenger train, was
killed and Jay A. Parkinson, engineer,
was severely scalded as a result of a
rear end collision with a freight train
north of Hilbert junction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
AIcohoI for ExnIosiye Encines.

Experiments conducted at Columbia
university and in the Department of Agri-
culture now demonstrate that alcohol can
be used as a fuel in internal combustion
engines with the same degree of success
az gasoline and kerosene fuels
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
wORKMEN RESIST CLAIMS.

300 Members of Bankrupt Juris-
diction Won't Pay Back Dues.
Three hundred members of the bank
rupt Wisconsin jurisdiction of the An
Gent Order of United Workmen have
banded together to resist the payment of
further dues. 1t is the intention of the
receiver to compel former members to pay
assessments to meet claims for deaths
which occurred while they We're members
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

Anyone who is fond of dainty nee
dlcwork could make such wrap as
the one Illustrated ut small expense,
although the French model from which
the sketch was taken was decidedly
high in price. owing to the hand-braid-
ing used as trimming. The wrap was
cut in one piece and was of white filet
dotted net, the braiding being done in
cotton soutache. In doing the work
the net should be firmly basted on pa
per and the braid then applied. the pa
per being torn away after the work is
done
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Wisconsin
State News
CUTS FREIGHT RATE IN TWO.
HALLWAY Cimmission Orders Big Re-
duction in Charges.

duction in Charges.
The Wisconsin railroad commission has
issued an order requiring railroad COM
panies to reduce the rate on package
freight to 100 pounds or less shipped
over single line from 40 cents to 20
cents Last month the roads increased the
rate from % cents to 40 cents on this
class of freight and shippers fairly food
ed the commission with protests. 1t is
understood that the roads will not con-
test the commissioners order. The in
erased rate for shipments over the two
or more lines remain. The commission
also issued a certificate granting the 500
and its subsidiary company, the Wiscon-
sin and Southern Minnesota, authority to
extend their lines from the St. Louis
river to Superior. This will also enable
the 500 to enter Duluth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
New Homes for TOmnh.

The Goodyear Lumber Company has
awarded the contract for twelve frame
residences in Tomah, to W. f. Peterson,
a Chicago contractor. They are to cost
$1,000 each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
wisconsin Students Wed.

A. NJ Nelson. freshman Bible student.
and Miss Martha Mathison, musical stu
dent at Drake university. both from
Strum, were married in Des Moines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

An excellent polish for old mahogany
furniture may be made of i wineslass-
full of olive oil. tie same quantity Of
vinegar, and lastly, two tableSp3onfuls
eff pure alcohol. Very little OF this
preparatioaa should be used ut time.
polishing ! ajnS afterward effected by
means of :; soft buster o. old SIX hand
kerchief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

Engineers for the Pennsylvania Steel
Company have just completed a thorough
exploration of the iron ore deposits in
the Mayari district of eastern Cuba, says
the Iron Age, and the Developments prom
Use to be the most important since the dis
covery of the Mesabl range. The sugges-
ton is now made that this Cuban ore and
the fuel Of Virginia and West Virginia
viii be assembled in a great steel plant on
the lower Chesa peakc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

The lie: is the straightest OF all
the great vers. For 50 miles il rms
in almost : direct line TO tie sea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

1322-Bavari afeated the Austrians
at Mut
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

The blood thrown out BY the heart
travels seven miles an hour, or 4I292,-
500 miles In lifetime of 10 years.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-09

MYSTERY SURROUNDS
A COUNTY PRISONER

Saturday Deputy Constable Conrad
Perry arrested a man about three
miles southwest of the city about
whom there is considerable mystery.
The prisoner is white man. and in
telligent On his person were found a
number of papers. which reveal his
name as E. J. Lathrop. The man evil
IDENTIFY came from San Antonio. and
had been employed by the Southern
Pacific railroad in the capacity of con-
structor of some kind Among his
papers was correspondence with rail-
road officials. a book of rules. etc, a
time card, and in his possession was
a switch key. some other keys, etc.
The man had been hiding out in
the woods near the city for some
days. sleeping on the ground. and
skirmishing around for food. Several
had observed him, and he was report
ed to the officers. Deputy Constable
Perry was dispatched to the scene.
and found the man lying near a
spring. He surrendered to the officer
without resistance. He said he had
had no food, except some green ap-
pies, in three or four days His arms
and breast are burned. as If by some
sort of explosion, but he says the sun
did 1t.
Inquiries have been sent out, in an
effort to find out who the man is, but
SO far nothing definite has been learn
ed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-09
TEXAS NEWS NOTES.

A negro. Hamp Barber, was killed
at Brookshire. Another negro Is
wanted
Beaumont will vote tomorrow on
the proposition to change the form oil
government to that Of a commission
The famous case involving the con
test of the will of Col. Campbell in
Karnes county has been settled. the
contestants withdrawing.
Austin was formally awarded the
pennant at the meeting Of the state
league. Temple dropped out.
II has been settled that Beaumont
is 10 be the headquarters Of the fed.
eral court Of the Eastern District.
San Antonio Mexicans OF the Lib.
cral party will ask President Roose.
welt to prevent the extradition Of Vii.
lareal.
Ernest Bauer was fatally stabbed
at San Antonio. Charles Short was
arrested
A young man by the name Of Tn.
derwood was stabbed and killed by a
Mexican near Cuero.
DR. Brooks is receiving very en-.
couraging replies regarding the Texas
Peace Congress, TO be held at Waco
in November.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-09
TWO MAY DIE.
Gin Accident at Holland Likely to Re
suit In Death Of Two Men.

Temple. Texas. Sept. S.-As a re
suit of the boiler explosion AZ the Bar.
ton cotton gin. which occurred Friday
at Holland. it is feared that two
deaths will result. Blake Barton. son
of the gin Owenr. Sam Barton and Ed.
die Latham, a young boy, are in such
a desperate condition that their recov-
cry is almost dispaired of. 1t devel-
ops that Blake Barton was severely
scalded by escaping steam, some of
which he inhaled. Eddie Latham sus-
tanned a fracture of the skull, which
was trephined by surgeons. and he
was injured in the lower extremities
by a piece of scantling, which struck
him with terrific force. The ten other
persons who were injured by the &C
cident are doing nicely and will all
recover.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-09
HUSBAND FEARS FOUL PLAY.
Mrs. Hyman Left Kansas City Week
Ago and Disappears.

Fort Worth, Texas. Sept. Soul
play is feared to have interviewed to
prevent Mrs. G. Z. Hyman Of Kansas
City from reaching Fort Worth to
Join her husband.
Friday, August 30. Mr. Hyman tele-
graphed his wife, then residing in
Kansas City. to come to Fort Worth
and meet him. He received an affirm
alive reply, but two days passed and
she did not appear. He became I'M
Easy and communicated with friends
IN Kansas City. and ascertained that
his wife had left Kansas City, Satur-
day. August 81. on the Santa Fe
bound for Fort Worth. Two more
days passed and still no trace of Mrs.
Lyman. He thought at first that
probably she got on the wrong train,
~ now over a week has passed and
r---ffllssdes any ch-storx-
'Atrs. Hyman wore a number Of dia.
monds and other valuable jewels and
the situation with respect to her un.
known whereabouts gives rise to the
fear that violence has befallen her.
Mr.. Hyman is a travelling man and
is waiting at the Metropolitan Hotel
in the hopes of locating his wife.
The Southwestern detective agency is
at work on the case, but thus far have
obtained no information tending to
unravel the mystery.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-09
WOMAN ATTACKED AGAIN.
Mrs. Ardry sIashed Across Throat
and Forehead While Asleep.

Marshall, Texas. Sept S.-Another
attempt was made last night on the
life on Mrs. Ardry, wife OF the station
agent for the Texas & Pacific at Hall.
vile. who was attacked and slashed
with knife by an unknown intruder
in the Ardry home early Friday morn
ing. At the time she was not danger
ously hurt, though a deep cash was
cut i'm her throat. A chlorofOrm bot
tie with its contents escaping was
found by her bed. Last night Mrs.
Ardry was again attacked by some I'M
known person while she was asleep.
this time being cut across the throat
and forehead. Considerable mystery
surrounds the case, and officers are
at work.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-09
OPPOSED TO ARBITRATION.
Telegraphers Think the Negotiations
Should Be Direct.

New York, Sept. S.-According to
an official of the Commercial Telegra-
piers Union, President Small had a
conference with United States Com
missioner of Labor Neill. What trans
pired was not made public.
At a meeting of the union today
several of the speakers opposed the
idea of arbitration, insisting that any
settlement should be made directly
between the strikers and the tele-
graph companies. Both telegraph
companies are likewise opposed to ar
filtration.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-09
FAIRBANKS COMING TO DALLAS
Vice President Accepts Invitation to
Speak at the Fair.

Dallas. Texas. Sept S.-Hon. c. W.
Fairbanks. vice president Of the
United States. has accepted the invi-
tatiOn OF the State Fair Association
10 deliver an address on Confederate
day at the State Fair Mr. Fairbanks
will arrive in Dallas the morning OF
October % and deliver an address on
the grounds during the afternoon.
Vice President Fairbanks sent accept
ance OF the invitation by telegraph
from Oregon. which section OF the
country he is touring. I'm the next
few days arrangements will be made
to give the vice president a rousing
reception on his arrival In the city.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-09-09
PLAYING 70 Hard Luck.

Within the past week the Sells.
Floto Shows have lost two camels and
one Polar bear. The intense heat
killed the bear. so It is claimed. and
the remaining Polar is kept packed In
ice. II has not been determined what
killed the camels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10

and exhaustion, had to be carried bodily
from the burning hotel.
The building was valued at 100000 and
there was $4,000 insurance.
Manager H. c. Mitchell of the hotel tried
repeatedly to kill himself during the morn
ing. His personal loss is over $4,000.
Mrs. r. E. Searle, the aged sister of
Gov Wilson of West Virginia, was almost
burned alive She escaped in her night
clothes.
Mrs. H. D. Tourney of Washington, wife
of the former representative by that name,
lost everything and escaped in her night
robe.
]. NJ. Perry, who had a souvenir stand.
lost over $500.
The safe, with heavy receipts, all books
and thousands of dollars worth of jewelry
belonging to guests, was not locked up and
everything was burned, with the collapse
of the hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
2 BURNED, 4 INJURED
ESCAPING GAS CAUSES FATAL
EXPLOSION.

CONNELLSVIELE, Pa. June 10.-Two
persons were fatally burned and four others
seriously injured in a gas explosion today
at the home of John ]. Monaghan.
The injured:
John J. Monaghan, aged twenty nine
years; will die.
Kate Monaghan, aged twenty-seven
years, wife of John Monaghan; will die.
Elizabeth Monaghan, aged four years.
Mary Monaghan, aged two years.
Mrs. Allie Mccarthy, aged twenty one
years, of Lakewood. Pa.
Elizabeth Mccarthy, aged three years.
The explosion was caused by escaping
gas from a defective rubber hose attached
to stove ignitng from the flames of an
oil lamp.