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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
PORT EDWARDS

Mr.. and Mrs. W. Corriveau and son, were
visiters in Grand Rapids Sunday.
Mrs. Lila entertained few ladies at coffee
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. H. Monke was shopping in your city
Friday.
Mr.. Elmer Olsen former Port Edwards
boy but now of Washington, was visitor at
the VIM. Leverance home last Thursday.
Mesdames Chas. Helke and j. E. Aucutt
visited there sisters in South Centra1ia one
day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brazeau of Nekoosa were
guests at the home OF the formers prothef
Frank Brazeau last week Wednesday.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wi1horn
was quiet sick the past Week.
Miss Lily Meyer OF South Side was the
guest OF her sister, Mrs. Fred Leverence Sat
urday,
Miss Esther Noel was the guest OF Miss
Aileen Ekelund in Sigel last week.
Mrs. Louis Akey of Grand Rapids was the
guest of her niece, Mrs. Chas. PASSING New
Years day.
Miss Amelia Surprisan OF your city was
the guest of her mother New Years day.
The little son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Bour-
gard was on the sick list last week.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Cahill had their infant
daughter Kathryn christened last Sunday.
Misses Edna and jeanette Muir of your
city were callers at the r. ". Cahill home
Saturday.
Mrs. B. Goggins and son Hugh OF your city
were guests of Mrs. L. NJ. Alexander last
Wedn esday.
O.w. Dodge was a Nekoosa visitor Satur-
day.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Lavigne was very sick last week, but is
better at present writing.
Messrs Leon and Levi Leroux were called
to Nekoosa Saturday by the death of their
father Jas. Leroux. Funeral services were
held in Grand Rapids Tuesday morning.
Little Earl LerouX burned his hand quite
badly last week by putting it in dish OF
hot molasses, his mother had set down to
cool. The little fellow suffered a great deal
Isfor couple of days, but is getting along
nicely.
Miss L. Dougherty of your city was the
guest of her sister Mrs. F. BraZeau Saturday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

Chas. E. Smith spent New Years at his
home at Marshfield.
John Louise, OF Marshf1eld, was here
Thursday buying draft horses.
The dance Christmas evening at Schleis's
hall was largely attended.
A. j. Empey is buying grain and intends to
make shipment this week.
VIII Ryan, our local railway agent, enter
tanned Stevens Point friends last Friday.
j. Swartzman, of Stevens Point, loaded a
car load of Junk for Chicago lastweek.
Myron Smith and William Ryan attended
the Christmas dance at Junction City.
Rev. Farr went to Rudolph. Saturday. and
held services there Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Zivney of Junction City
spent New Years with his brothers, Steve
and Frank.
Mrs. F. A Soles and little daughter Bernice
spent New Years day with Mr. and Mrs. E.
B. Smith.
Gas. and Jas. Felt, who are working in
the northern woods, are spending the holt
days with their parents.
Henry Bruens and son Arnold, of Brandon,
are NlSllluS DIT the nome Oh hOSld, lIlItt
miles north of town.
The NJ. w. A. gave their annual ball at
Lang's hall. which was well attended and
everyone reports good time.
Miss Fanny Krupka, who is employed at
Nekoosa, spent the holidays with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Joe Krupka.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Felt were made happy
over the arrival OF little girl, who came to
their home Friday, Dee. 18th.
Mrs. Spangler, who intends to make her
home with her daughter, Mrs. J. Verhulst, is
visiting relatives at Reedfield.
Mrs. F. A. Soles and daughter Bernice, OF
Spencer, are visiting at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Kolsta.
Forest Ollie, a prosperous young farmer
of Milladore, loaded a car of hay for A. NJ.
Wilding, to be shipped to Chicago.
John Rozum, the local hardware dealer.
at lasthas his gasoline engine in order and
this past week sawed wood for Charlie
Everts.
Rev. Farr and family returned to their
home at Appleton on Monday after session
of revival meetings held in the NJ. E. church.
Will Cottril1, until lately employed in the
Wisconsin Central shops at North Fond du
Lac, has rented Geo. Hooper's farm for the
coming year and moved his family here last
Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
PITTSVILLE.

Mrs. DR.. Wood returned Wednesday after
an extended visit with relatives in Chicago
She reports very pleasant time
Miss Nellie Gee of La Crosse is visiting at
the home of her sister Mrs. Hi. Parker.
Miss Gee is we'll acquainted here, as she
formerly made her home with Mrs. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kurtz of Arcadia are In
the city this week. They seemed pleased to
be back in this berg once more.
Miss Essie Dunning returned Saturday
from Arcadia where she visited her sister Mrs.
J. T. Keen nee NADIA Dunning.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Colvin came down Sat-
urday night to attend the l. o. o. F. installa-
ton. They returned home Sunday night.
Mrs, d. Kennedy returned Saturday from
a two weeks visit at Tomahawk.
Several loads of young people drove out
to attend the dance which was given at
Veedum last Saturday night. Music was
furnished by the Hiles orchestra.
A party was given at the home of Miss
Emma Protz last Friday evening. About
twenty were present.
Miss Mary Krites of Nekoosa left Monday
morning after weeks visit in the city.
Mrs. L. Quinby returned to Grand Rapids
last Friday after a weeks visit. She enjoyed
rather poor health while here but felt a
great deal better when she left.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
READS AL THE POSTALS.
postristress in This Way Makes
Sure That Nothing Improper
Passes Her.

Talking with party OF frlends at a
downtown cafe the other afternoon. re-
Iates the Philadelphia Record. travel
ing man told of new experience he en-
countered in little village rot far from
PHILADELPHIA on his last trip out. He
was standing at the window OF the post
Office in the village while the mail was
being distributed, when he noticed that
the postmistress-Wh no was certainly old
enough to know what she was about
put the letters as she came to them in
their proper boxes, but placed all the
postal cards in a pile together on a
shelf
What are you saving the postals
for?" asked the traveller at last.
och. I've got to read EN- all first, " was
the reply.
Got to-" exclaimed the traveller, with
an accent of surprise on the verb. why.
how's that?"
q have to read 'em, every one said
the postmistress. ito see that they con-
tain nothing improper. It's rule OF
the department" And she went Oh
placidly with her distribution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
PURCHASED
Atty. D. D. Conway Purchased the
Elegant Residence Property on
Third Street.
HARMON HOME

Word reached this office that
E. I. Harmon has sold his elegant
residence property on Third street to
Atty. D. D. Conway. The transfer
took place Monday but Mr.. Harmon
retains possession until May 1st.
Mr.. Conway's many friends are glad
to know that he was successful in pur-
chasing this property as it is well
located on Third street, and has a
beautiful outlook on the Wisconsin
river. 1t was generally believed that
Mr., Conway was going to build a new
home further south on the same
street where he has four lots, but he
found that such house as he has now
purchased would cost dim at least
$4,000. Just what he paid for the
property is private, but it didn't cost
him anywhere near $4,000.
This house is well planned and
finished in the finest of wood and will
make Mr.. and Mrs. Conway and family
a beautiful home Just what Mr.,
Harmon is going to do, we have no
information and are not aware of. c.
u. BOles made the sale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
VANDRlESSEN.

Business is resumed since the holidays at
Vandriessen.
Both schools are in progress again. Miss
Cain having one, and Miss Upton two weeks
vacation.
The Drainage Cos surveying crew are To-
Gated in B. B. SINNERS house
Our post office has changed its site from
the old Nordmann place to E. E. Camps
homestead.
Mrs. Geo. Kings spent the holidays with
friends at Brillion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Allen, who have been
visiting their sister, Mrs. j. wolcott re-
turned last weekto their home near Amherst.
Blanch Camp spent the holidays at home,
returning last Saturday to school at Grand
Rapids.
Mrs. Carrie Potts mother, who has been
spending some weeks here with her
daughter has returned to her home at wau-
paca.
E. E. Camps. who spent a fortnight with
his family has resumed work at Port Ed
wards.
Rev. W. W. Woodward of wildrose and
Mr.. Peterson from Stevens Point, are hold
ing short series OF meetings at the Bapt
church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
THE DARkY'S DISTINCTION.
Knew the Difference Between Legis-
lators and Men Who Gave
Him Tips.

A travelling man who "makes" Kan
sas City frequently was dining in the
cafe of one Of the large hotels one day
when he thought he'd play trick on
his waiter. "Se that man at the next
table, George?" he said.
The waiter nodded assent.
"That's DR.. Alonzo Tubbs, the Mis-
souri, legislator, who is trying to stop
all tipping" The waiter grew inter-
ested at once.
"Well, amt dat too bad" he said.
"Ah's been waitin' on him, too"
"Well, you won't get any tip there"
said the travelling man.
''Ah suttingly treated him right" re-
piled the travelling man.
A few minutes later the man at the
other table left and the waiter re-
turned to the travelling man.
well" said the drummer, what
did I tell your
Excuse me, sab, But All thinks you
tole me er fabrication said the
waiter, grinning. Dat man amt
legislatah-hes a gentleman"
The man had given him quarter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

Mrs. j. C. kurtz was seriously Ill last week
At present writing she is greatly improved
School began monday morning in all de-
partments. Two of the teachers Prin. junk
man and Miss Hatteberg, were unable to
teach on account of Illness. County Supt.
Morris has charge OF the High room and Miss
Cunning of the grammer room. We hope TO
see both teachers able to assume their re-
spectiye posts before long
The I. 0. o. F. lodge held its annual INSTALL
alton of officers last Sat. night. supper
followed the installation.
The following school mam's returned TO
their respective schools last monday morn
ing The Misses Cora WiIsey, Gladys Balch.
Ethel Glines. Mona and Myra Uden. Celia
McKeweon, Laura. Stella and Gertrude
Potter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
Future of Manchuria.

Writing Of the probable Developments
In Manchuria when the present war in
the east shall have closed, a critic says:
"First of all. Manchuria, with its vast
capacity. is but sparsely peopled. There
fore. the immigration OF Chinese into
Manchuria. too long discouraged by Pc
king. will be utilized TO create mighty
barrier against future aggression from
the Amur, in the shape of multitudes of
stalwart yellow men. Had this been
done long ago. Russia, in place of des-
erts, empty steppes and great, lonely riv-
ers. would have been met by teeming
population. which would have made it
impossible for it to push southwark to
Port Arthur
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

DIR. w. S. Powell, of this city, was
elected at the meeting of The directors
Of the Coliseo Sugar and Rubber
Plantation Co., held in Milwaukee
Saturday, as an inspector. This office
will necessitate a trip to this COM
pany's plantation in Mexico, and Mr..
Powell will leave about the first of
the month. This company owns one
of the most promising looking pro-
perties in Mexico and there are a
number of stockholders in this city
and MarShtield.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

- Food don't digest? Because the stom-
ach lacks some one OF the essential
digestants or the digestive juices are
not properly balanced Then. too, it
is this uudigested food that causes
Sourness and painful indigestion. Ko-
dol For Indigestion should be used for
relief. Kodol is solution of vegetable
acids. 1t digests what yon eat, and
corrects the deficiencies Of the d.
gsetion. Kodol conforms to the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold here by T. L. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
Warm Winter.

According to Massachusetts, man
on Janaury 6, about 80 years ago, the
thermometer reached 81 degrees above
zero at Plymouth. Bluebirds sang and
butterflies fitted about. Grass was
green, and a cherry tree was in bloom
Boys went in bathing in Little pond.
On January II it was recorded that
Capt. Parker Hall had put in most of
the year planting On February 7
Elijah Sherman fed his hens on grass
hoppers. March p Mayfowers were
plentiful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
THE POSTOFFICE

ONCE open from a. m. to s o. m week
days. Windows open Sundays from 12:30 to
1850 p. m.
Holidays. window open from $50 to 1Oa m.
Holidays carriers make one trip at 900
MAILS CLOSE As Follows:
Gong north on c. NJ. & st. Paul I a. m and
p. m. Except Sunday
Going South on c. NJ. & St Paul II :OoM. and
1880 p. m Except sunday
Gong West on G. B. &. W. $50 a. m fexcept
Sunday.
Going North on c. g. y. w1p.m.
Going South c. & y. W. at o. m
Mail closes Sundays as follows.
Going North on c. NJ. & ST. Paul at 1O.5oa m
Going South on c. NJ. & ST. Paul ats 100 o. M.
stage for Saratoga, New Rome yandries-
sen, Munroe Center. leaves at a. m.
mani for saratoga, New Rome. Vandriessen
closes at $50 a. m.
Rural carriers leave at $50 a. m.
Mail closes for Rural Delivery at a. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

ishing of new lights to patrons of the
Electric and Water Co., is having a
beneficial result. Many people who
were finding fault with the company,
have found that the fault was with
the lamps, and not with the company,
and SO as a result there has been an
unusual call for new lamps. This
company distributed over five humid
red lamps to its patrons. and the re-
suit has been very gratifying.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
NATURES CATARRH CURE.
Sensible and Scientific Way to Cure This
Disagreeable Disease.

In no other way can catarrh be cured
as naturally and quickly as by the use
of Hyomei breathed through the neat
pocket inhaler that comes with every
outfit.
In this way all the air that enters
the nasel passages, the throat or the
lungs, is filled with Hyomei's healing
medication, reaching the most remote
air cells of the respiratory organs, and
soothing and healing the Initiated mu-
couS membrane.
So strong is Wood County Drug Co.
faith in the power of Hyomei to cure
catarrhal troubles, that with every
outfit they sell they give a guarantee
to refund the money unless it cures.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs
but Sl.00, extra bottles, if needed, soc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
BRAZEAU UNABLE
TO ATTEND INAUGURAL

State Senator Theo. w. BraZeau,
because of illness was unable to go to
Madison in time to be there at the
inaugural services which took place
Monday. Mr. Brazeau has been i'll for
some time with inflamatory rheuma-
tism and he does not expect to go to
Madison for a week or ten days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

A well defined rumor has been
going the rounds of the state press,
that FL. 4. Whitcomb, former presi-
dent of the Wisconsin Central rail-
way company, will shortly become
the president of the Wisconsin &
Northern railway. When asked re-
garding the matter Mr.. Whitcomb
refused to either affirm or deny the
rppnTt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
Also a Student.

Attendance at lectures is not COM
pulsory in Germany, and there are all
sorts of yarns about the students idle
ness. They say til at a young man in
Heidelberg once approached another
young man and ask ed:
Where are the university build
ings?
The second youn man replied:
&c Il really don't know. am student
here myself
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

The Johnson, Hill Co. are installing
one of the new automatic time clocks
in their dry goods department. This
clockIis for the recording of the time of
arrival and departure of employee,
each employee is required to punch
his or her number when starting
work, and also when leaving the store.
In this manner an accurate account
of time is kept.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
We Cash Checks for Nobody, an
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 check. for someone
and lost $50. But this will never hap
pen to him again, for if anyone asks
him to cash 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, 1907-01-10
Smithers' Sian.

Some people gain by experience;
others carry lot of truisms about
with them without ever 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 ever since.
Smithers, the man, is the proprietor
of general store, one 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 big framed sign which reads
like this:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
NOTHING to Reuret.

my husband never saw me In the
ten years of our married life when my
personal appearance was neglected"
boasted woman. when the nurse
called me to his bedside, saying that
he was dying, I hastily wiped a piece
of chamois skin over my face before
responding to the call. / have nothing
to regret. ''-Atchison Globe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

J. Herbert Snider, of the town of
Rudolph, teacher of school district
No. 4, is having his nomination papers
circulated for the Office of county
superintendent of schools. Mr.. Sni-
der has taught five years in
the public schools of Wood county.
The county superintendent of schools
is to be elected at the spring election.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

Miss Goldie Klein, arrived in this
city Saturday, TO resume her studies
in the Wood County Normal school.
She makes her home in this city with
her sister Mrs. Severe Primeau, ia
Third AYe.-North.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

The Ladies' Foreign Missionary
society of the Congregational church
have just issued their 1907 programs
The little booklet is an attractive ex-
ample of REPORTER printing, and
contains the program of each meeting
during the ensuing year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

Mrs. A. B, Crawford, who under
went an operation at Riyerview
hospital recently, returned to her
home il Marshfeld Thursday. Mrs.
Crawford's many friends in this city
note with pleasure her improvement,
Miss Carrie Briere entertained a
number of her young lady friends at
her home on Third street Thursday
afternoon, A very pleasant time is
reported,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

The certiorarr case Of Geo, Leche,
plaintiff in error. against John E.
Kenning, defendant in error, was de-
cided this week by Judge Webb in
favor of the defendant. This decision
confirms the decision Of Justice Reyes
The defendant was represented by
Atty. Chas E. Briere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

Julian T. WEIGH, of Marshfeld, and
Ross E. Andrews, also of Marshfield,
are now respectively Sheriff and Dis
trict Attorney of Wood county. Their
term of office began Monday The
other officers remain the same as dur
ing the last two years, they being
elected to succeed themselves. w.
e. Little has moved into his home on
the east side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

From letter just received from r.
A. Dunaven, who is employed in
Ladysmith, we learn that in that
village there is a level of twenty
inches of snow a6 the present time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

Il. I'll. HOLSTER, formerly news
paper publisher in Sparta, was in the
city Saturday between trains, on
his way TO New London, where he
may decide to accept position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
Hot Shot.

The following notice is inscribed on
the wall of a house in the Rue de
Strasbourg, Saint Denis, France: "In
case of fire, ask for help at the GENE
terry"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

August Lipke, resident farmer
of the town of Sigel, died New
Years morning of inflammation of the
lungs. The funeral service took place
Friday at the Lutheran church at
Seneca Corners. Mr.. Lipke was sixty
nine years of age and leaves a wife
and four children to mourn his death.
Manager Kordenat informs the Re-
PORTER representative that the furn-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

o. G. Blanchar, of Sioux City, Ia,
is in the city visiting at the home of
his son, DR.. O. G. Blanchar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

Steve SloSSer was at the county
clerks office Monday 30 secure the
bounty on large,gr wolf, which he
shot in the town of Saratoga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
Too Badi

Just as the world was beginning to
smile indulgently on NJ. Fallieres. the
new president, came the announce
meut that he writes poetry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
In THE LOCAL FIELD

John Enghbright and family have
moved into the house No. 327 Fourth
avenue north.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

Selmer and Jack HaSsell came down
ing the holidays with their parents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
FOREIGN MISSIONERY
SOCIETY MET TUESDAY

The Ladies Foreign Missionary
Society of the Congregational church
met Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Geo. M. Hill. The pro-
gram outlined for this meeting was as
follows:
Subject-W West Africa.
Devotional Service. Mrs. O'Dennis
Early History Mrs O. T. Hougen
Missions. ........ Mrs VIM. Blanchar
Review of Missions of Africa with
Map. .........:... Mrs. +. Stall
Reports of HeraldS.