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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

and jumped out. He paid the driver
and we turned to walk on. think he
saw he hadn't much time to spare, so
he began at once:
Miss Cleveland, do"
And then we heard loud shouts be-
after us to say we hadn't paid him
enough:
Terence said another sort of Greek
word to himself, and told the man to
be off; but of course he wouldn't go,
and marched along beside us, arguing.
1 couldn't understand why Terence
would not give the man more money
and send him off, but he has since
told me that he hadn't q penny left In
his pockets, he had given all to the
beggars.
Well! of course it is impossible to
propose to any one while a Neapolitan
cab driver man is walking along be-
side you, arguing about his fare; and
the hotel was in sight
Then three beggars and the old man
who sells oranges outside the door
came clamoring round US, and I was
hopeless, because. you know, besides
the title and estate, Terence Is a dear
And then I saw Jack Congleton come
out Of the hotel and turn along to meet
us, and was so desperate that cried
out aloud accidentally:
ooh, dear! here is Jack, and now we
shan't be alone again"
When Terence heard that he 1ust
stopped dead and looked at me, and
then he looked at Jack coming toward
us, and round at all the clamoring beg
CARS, and then he stuck both hands
savagely in his pockets and turned his
back on the cab driver, and just burst
out desperately:
D it all! Miss Cleveland, will
you marry meF"
1 laughed so much that I couldn't
answer till Jack reached us, and he
must have thought me quite mad, be-
cause 1 laughed all the way up to the
hotel door, and then 1 turned to Ter
ence and said:
"Oh! yes, yes, yes!' and ran into
the hotel, and up to my room, and lay
on my bed and laughed till felt quite
Ill, because was so happy.
And ten minutes later they brought
me up a lovely bouquet, and the dearest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Nagging Mothers.

When anybody talks of a nagging
wife it is generally to refer in plying
terms to the man whom she has mar
ried. Much more to be pitied, however,
are the children.
In fairness to mothers it must be
said that they unwittingly fall into the
habit of nagging their children.
Don't do this" and Don't do that,
and so forth and remarks calculated to
reduce children to a state of sulky irri-
liability. Unless the rights o. the little
people are carefully kept in view by
the grown-up ones, it is small wonder
that they sometimes rebel openly against
an authority whose pressure they feel
in CALLING jerks and unreasonable re-
strictions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05


When anybody talks of a nagging
wife it is generally to refer in plying
terms to the man whom she has mar
ried. Much more to be pitied, how
ever, are the children. A man can en-
dure much and find remedy in retail
iation, but sensitive children shrink
from continual fault-finding and suffer
in silence.
In fairness to mothers it must be
said that they unwittingly fall into
the habit Of nagging their children.
The tiresome ways of the latter seem
more than they can bear at times, and
the result is that they are apt to for
get themselves.
Don't do this" and Don't do that, -
and so forth are remarks calculated to
reduce children to a state of sulky irri-
liability. Unless the rights Of the little
people are carefully kept in view by
the grown-up ones it is small wonder
that they sometimes rebel openly
against an authority whose pressure
they feel in CALLING jerks and unrea-
SOnable restrictions.
Under such treatment a child, instead
of learning to love and trust its mother,
becomes frightened of her. II becomes
nervous Of doing anything openly for
fear of irritating her and bringing
down nagging reproof upon itself.
A childish good time does not consist
in never being punished. No, indeed,
there are times when even the best
children, just like grown-up people,
need the strongest kind of discipline.
But the thing is not to be scojding and
nagging at them all the time, making
them cross and irritable, and develop
ing in them nervous and ugly DISPOSE
lions which will cling to them all
through their lives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
CoIored Stockings.

For house wear this winter colored
stockings will be more in vogue than
ever; indeed, the all-black stocking, ex-
cept to complete a black toilet, is quite
out of favor.
These colored stockings may be worn
with slippers to match or are much
used with black patent-leather pumps.
One of the new tones that is having
its run just now on the hosiery coun-
tiers is ox-blood red. 1t is quite effect
i've when peeping out from -nder
white house frock above white leather
DumDS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
To Clean Cont Collars

Apply turpentine to the soiled places,
letting the fluid dry, and apply more
several times; then gently scrape off
the loosened dirt. Wet again with tur-
pentine and scrape, repeating this until
all spots have been removed Then
sponge with a clean cloth and turpen-
tine, or better still, alcohol or chloro-
form, and wipe dry. A frasher and
smoother looking surface is obtained
when alcohol or chloroform is used.
as these two substances evaporate more
quickly than does turpentine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

Prof. Ambau, director of the Radcliffe
observatory in England, on Nov. 10 wit
messed a remarkable outburst on the sun
An immense fame shot up at the rate OF
more than 1900 miles minute until it
reached height of 325,OOO miles. It
then broke into fragments and disap-
peared. The sun spots and solar disturb
ances which have been observed of late
have caused astronomers to predict vio-
lent magnetic disturbances on the EARTH
perhaps causing storms, earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions, although not of suffi-
cient gravity to cause alarm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Damp Beds.

The time draws near, alas, when
damp beds become greater elements of
danger than they were in warm sum
mer weather, though, of course, at any
time a damp bed is to be avoided. In
no household should the precaution of
airing the bed linen before taking it
into use be omitted, and it will make
the bed more healthy and more COM
Portable if an India rubber hot-water
bottle, or a stone bottle cased in fam
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Colnred Gloves barred.

The edict has gone forth that colored
gloves are barred for the coming sea-
son, and nothing but white, black and,
possibly, pearl gray will be worn. This
sweeping decree is brought out in the
effort to make the fall toilets harmo-
NOUS, for bright colored gloves would
be an almost impossible accessory with
the vivid shades in dresses that are to
be used. and to avoid any Earring
tone in costume, black, white, or pearl
gray hand coverings seem to be the
only choice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Business Woman as Wife.

Should a business woman marry,
with the natural attractions of her sex
she brings a keener sense Of sympathy
and forbearance, born of experience, to
her husband in the difficulties of daily
existence, and she has learned how
much greater and harder the trials of
the battle of life are than those petty
annoyances of the home. Business may
then increase her womaniiness, and
make her more precious to the man who
makes her mistress of his home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Atmosphere on Mercury.

The transit of Mercury across the face
of the sun, Nov IA, was the occasion Of
careful observations by astronomers with
more or less satisfactory results. Will
liam r. Brooks, professor of astronomy
at Hobart college, Geneva, n. T., dis
covered diffused ring surrounding the
planet This was thought to indicate the
presence of an atmosphere. Near the CEN
ter of the planet was noticed a white
spot, which has been seen at former tram
sits. Many photographs were taken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

mel, be put in just before bed time. As
a final test of dampness in a bed. put
a small looking glass between the
sheets. Leave it there for about five
minutes, and if it is then taken out
with cloud or mist upon IFS surface,
it is sure sign that the linen is not
thoroughly dry. In such case do not
attempt to sleep between it, for damp
bed linen is a fruitful source of rheu-
matism and lung affections.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Everyday Woman.

About the everyday woman there can
be no mistake; she stands outside of all
isms and ologies; she thinks of the day
as it is, of people as they look, of her
surroundings as they are; the great
aim OF her life is to live though every
day with all the quiet, the comfort
and the dignity that she can.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Cleaning Paint.

Every housekeeper knows full well
how quickly the paint in the kitchen
will soil, soon appearing both shabby
and dull from too much scrubbing.
However, the next time it needs clean
ing, try washing it with a mixture
made by boiling for an hour one pound
of bran 81 a gallon of water. This
process is said to keep paints not only
immaculate, but bright and glossy as
we'll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
CurIing Plumes.

The cheaper variety of ostrich plumes
are never in a very presentable condi-
ton after once losing their original
fiuffiness And seldom can they be
made dainty in the manner which
freshens pIumes. The curling iron can
be used to great advantage in giving
cheap plumes fresh appearance. Tie
curler must not be too warm, and care
must be taken in catching the feathers
to have the sheath side of the curriers'
on the upper side, or the tip ends will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Secret of HannineSS.

Let US sometimes liye-be it only for
an hour, and though we must lay all
else aside-to make others smile. The
sacrifice is only in appearance no one
finds more pleasure for himself than
he who knows how, without ostenta-
ton, to give himself that he may pro-
cure for those around him moment of
fOrgetfuIness and happiness.-Charles
Wagner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Cure for Smoky LamDs.

If the smokiness is not caused by
dirt in the wick or a defect in the
lamp, the oil is to blame for me dingi-
ness. To cure this, put a teaspoonful
of vinegar in the bowl with the oil.
This will do much to improve the light,
making it clear and brilliant, and will
also do away with the Unpleasant
smoke and odor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
THE True Home.

Homes are not built of bricks and
mortar. 1t is the people, not the places,
that make the homes the face of a
smiling woman, the patter of tiny feet
and the music of children's voices. aye,
even the barking of dog md the hu-
man look of JOY at our coming, bring
US the nameless charm that we call
''hO1ne"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
To Renoxafa Shades.

Holland shades that have become
dirty In places should be rubbed with
a piece of fairly stale bread. The
bread should be constantly turned and
renewed as it becomes soiied. This
simple treatment will "fresh.n up" the
blinds wonderfully, and put off the
washing of them until some distant
date
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

The New York Appellate division has
upheld the new law under which the
public service commission received from
the Legislature the power to fix rates for
public service corporations. The court
holds that the Legislature may thus dele
gate its power provided the law estab-
iished standard by which the commits
sion may be guided.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Desk in the Kitchen.

Housekeeping will be simplified if
in one corner of the kitchen or pantry
is a small desk where are kept the
filed bills, household accounts, the gro
GERS books, milk and ice checks, and
a tablet or slate upon which to write
daily orders for the cook.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Safe.

Mrs. Smith-Yes, my little five-year-
old girl is great help In my house
keeping. Mrs. Randall-Why, what
can such child do to help? Mrs.
Smith-She goes down and tells the
cook for me whenever we're going to
have company.-Harper's Bazaar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Cut-Out Trimmings.

Cut-out trimmings are again the
vogue, and a cut-out pattern in velvet
showing a conventional leaf design,
was applied to a mode colored French
broadcloth. Gowns made in this way
are always a great deal of work, and
they are correspondingly expensive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

INIS " Uy. I II6 IIIo
shown in the illustration has an ad-
the setting This band is metallic
strip, the ends of which overlap, form
ing a wedgelike incline. A clamping
collar encircles both end sections, be-
ing movable lengthwise and adapted to
clamp them together. This device
should prove valuable in connection
with young children's rings-the ring
being adjusted to suit the quick growth
of the child's finger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

rings become too
large for the finger
and they very read
lily slip off unno-
ticed. The owner
invariably neglects
to have them alter
ed, thinking that
she will be able to
prevent their loss in
thiS way The ring
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
swepinG Hardwood Floors.

In sweeping a hardwood floor or mat
ting, place flannel bag over the broom,
and ii can be done easily and without
dust arising.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

Boyce-That fellow is always the
loudest in the argument. JOYCE sup
pose he thinks his train of thought has
the right Of way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
= 'E M2ss%}5 ZHl0El[3[E] -

be reversed. Take only a few feath-
ers at a time, curl toward the stem
and gently pull apart with hairpin.
They will stay in curl until worn on
damp day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

Dusty Rhoades-Why does Percy tie
himself to a tree when he lays down
for de night? Weary ,Willie-He is
afraid dat he will walk in his sleep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

A continued falling off in the imports
of diamonds and other precious stones is
noted for the last ten months, and espe-
cially during the money stringency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

The light hat is pale blue felt,
trimmed with feathers a little lighter,
and a pink rose with green leaves.
Around the crown is a band of gilt
embroidery, edged with rufties of black
velvet ribbon. The dark hat is rich
royal blue satin, with plumes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Prudential.

Mrs. Windsor is a prudent woman,
isn't she:'
Every. She always lives within her
alimony."-JudSA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

sort of apologizing note from Terence
and so it was all settled.
But we won't go to Naples for GUY
honeymoon !-Philadelphia Telegraph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05
Adjustable Band.

An easy means of preventing rings
from slipping off the finger has been
devised by a New York man. Valuable
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

Dark red cloth was used to make
this charming suit. The coat has
broad outside facing of black velvet
edged with military braid and is closed
by fancy enamel buttons. The skirt
is made in widely faring cores with
stitching in coarse black.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-05

and jumped out. He paid the driver
and we turned to walk on. think he
saw he hadn't much time to spare, so
he began at once:
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-22
Andrew Jaekson's Education.

During each winter for two or three
years after he had reached the age OF
seven Andrew Jackson was sent to the
old field school Of Mr.. Branch. After
this he attended the select school which
a Presbyterian preacher. the Rev. DR..
David Humphreys. taught in the Wax
haw settlement lie appears to have
been going to this higher school in the
spring of 1870, when the inroad of Tar
Teton created a panic in that portion Of
the Carolinas. At some later period Of
his youth he is said to have attended
the old Queen college or seminary at
Charlotte a couple of terms, but the
time is not definitely known.
AS to education, therefore. it may be
safely stated that Andrew Jackson en-
joyed much more than the ordinary adj
vantage Of a backwoods boys Of his
time. At the age Of ten he had become
so good reader that he was often
chosen to read the newspaper to the
assembled neighbOrs. and he remem-
bered with pride in after years that he
had thus had the honor of Reading out
loGj" the Declaration OF Independence
upon it's arrival in the Waxhaws. For
a lad Of ten this was. indeed, some
thing to remember with honest pride
Thomas f. Watson in Watson's Jeffer-
sOnian Magazine.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-22
Call for Bids

For reconstruction Of Richland
bridge.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids for the reconstruction of that por.
ton Of the Richland Bridge across the
Yakima River which WAS recently
destroyed will he received by the cou n.
ty Auditor OF Benton county at his of.
flee in Pr"sser up to 1 O'clock, Monday
April !, 1907.
The portion to be erected is to con.
sist of two spans, is feet roadway, lo4
feet and 3 inches eaci, in length, cit her
combination or steel, with four coll
crete piers, one under each approach
and one upder span now standing, pier
to rest Oh piling eight feet below
the surface of the river bed Bidders
will furnish plans aud specifications
with each bid.
With each bid shall he deposited q
bond with good and sufficient sureties
with a penalty equal 10 ten per cent
fthe amount of the bid, conditioned
that said bond shall he forfpi,ed to the
county if the party making such bid
shall fail to enter into written contract
and give the requisite bond within five
days from date Of awar1.
Blue prints of the river bed at
the point of construction may be seen
at this Office or may be had on applica-
ton. Dated Prosser. MARI, 1907
w. 8. Jenkins, Co Aud.
A. f. Verify, Deputy.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-22
Caustic.

Recently wearied looking little
mother. carrying a small baby. boarded
street car and took q seat next to
two men WAC were earnestly engaged
in conversation. Neither of the men
was very handsome. and it must have
required considerable nerve on their
part to hand out their photographs
among their friends unless the pictures
had been previously retouched with
sandpaper. In few minutes the baby
began to cry with a reliable yelp that
could be heard above the din of the
street babbie for half a block. and,
with a grouchy glance at the young
ster. one of the men arose and peeviAh-
~ remarked to his pal:
II think we had better sit over here.
JIM"
This ungallant act plainly embar-
raised the little mother, but she was
equal to the occasion.
1T won't do a bit of good to change
your seats. gentlemen" said she in a
finely sarcastic voice. 1.-THE baby can
see you quite as plainly over there as
he could here"
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-22
Summons for Publication

In the Superior court of the state Of
Washington, in and for Benton county
Cascade Lumber Go a corporation,
plaintiff, vs. g. o. ingalls, and kate
ingalls,, his wife. defendants,
State OF w shingtOu t., ne said e. U
Inga Is and Kate lnea. Is his if;
You are hereby summoned u appear
Within Sixty, 10, days ,tter the puu,c =
ton OF thls summons, to-~it: within
sixty, ~, days after The 10th day Of Mar.
1907, and defend he above entitled act
ion in the above EMIT I'd C ut a, d
aps~ or he comp sint OF . aintitf and
serve copy OF your answer upon the
undersigned alto ney for piainLltf At
his office below stated; and la case OF
your failure 50 to Go, judgement will
be rendered AKA rs you cooroin. to
demand OF p al"tln' 5 comp ANT, hlch
has been flied with the Clerk of said
court.
The object for which this action is
brought is to secure judgement bv
plalntln against defendeuts in the sum
Ut One Hundred Ntnety-two Dollars and
Seventy cents, Sl92.7O, now due and
owing To plaintiff by defendants for
building material cold and delivered
to defendants by plaintiff between the
26th OF April and the Sth of October
1905, with interest at the rate Of 6 DER
cent per annum from the 9Th day 1T
October; and that the plaintiff herein
as an alder of this section Instituted an
attachment proceeding h~rein apainst
defe" dants, G. 0 ingalls,, and Kate y
Ingalls,, his wife, and has caused To 10
levied writ of attachment uptn The
following property, to- it,
The e acres of sell nw4 sec q. tn 3
N R 30, + W M, situtted in the copnty
OF Benton, State of Washington. Il; inc
below the N P Co S canal: and tho,
the sheriff of Benton county has mad.
due return npou said writ and lew
therein for all of defendants intera:,
in and to said premises and all of d.
PENDANTS per>onal property situat. \
thereon; that in the event of the ;nd"a
ment the property of said defendsn,
will be sold under execution to sa,;st'
same under said writ and levy as nro
vided by law. p'o-
Dated this 18th day OF March. 1907
G o Anderson, Att. for nlain.;s
7. q. Add'e ss: Kennewick, Benton r.
Washington. w.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-22
Contest Notice

Department OF the Interior. U. s: Lana on'ee
Walla Walla, Wash. March 3. 1917 ,.o,
4 sufficient contest affidavit having peen
filed in this Office by Charles W. NJ stevens
contestant, against Fred l.. Titsworths no fer
stead entry No ID eS7 made Mar. IA, 1910, ~
the se1l sec 4, tp.7, r30e, by Fred u, ILts
worth. Contestee, in which it is alleged ina ina
land for more than six months past, and ne
has never resided thereon, nor he has not I'm,
proved or cultivated said land: and that salu
alleged absence from the said land was ho'
due to his employment in the Army. Navy %
Nj. rne Corps of the United States as prlvaittss
soldier canaan or marine during the war WIFE
Spain, or during any other war in which the
u S. may be engaged: said parties are HEREBY
notified to appear, respond and offer evloehce
touching said allegation AT 10 O'Clock a, m. on
April 25th. 1907 before the Register andlRecelv
er ut the S Land Office in Wala Walla Wn
The said contestant having. in q proper al,
fidavit filed April 1907, set forth facts wnlcn
| show that after due diligence personal service
cannot be made, it is hereby ordered ana al,
rectedl- hat such notice be given by:due and
proper publication. A. J. ellis, Register