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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
LAW ABOUT SPOOkS,
Illegal to Shoot Them in England
Other Court Rulings.

Lawsuits about alleged ghosts, of .
nature similar to the one which was
threshed out the other day before
Mr.. Justice Grantham, are far from
uncommon
Indeed, there is quite little library
of books relating to the subject, all Of
them full of musty, fusty precedents,
and each and every one of them bound
In that peculiar, UNDERGONE pie-crust
colored material known to booksellers
as law calf
From these books one may learn
many things about ghosts, and the
proper way to treat them.
1t is, for instance, illegal to belabor
ghost" after it has cried out that 1t
is not ghost; while a man who goes
gun-hunting after an alleged ghost,
and shoots and kills human being
who is masquerading in spook attire,
is guilty of murder.
You may not summarily give up
possession of a house of which you
are tenant, simply because you be-
lieve it to be haunted, nor yet even il
it be currently alleged and reputed to
be haunted.
But, on the other hand, damages
have been recovered against land
lord who let VIGOROUSLY spook-in-
tested dwelling to a tenant without
first informing him of its evil reputa-
ton.
A father has, too, obtained a verdict
against a schoolmaster whose school
was haunted by ghost which fright
ened his boy into fits, and it has been
held to be illegal to shut up prisoner
in reputedly haunted Jail.
Once woman sought judicial sep
aration from her spouse on the ground
that he was in league with a familiar
spirit, which haunted his bedroom by
night and his study by day.
But her petition was refused, the
Judge remarking that she had taken
her husband for worse as well as for
better, and that she might as well ask
to he relieved of him because he had
developed a wart on his nose as a
sprite at his elbow. - Pearson S
Weekly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
UNITE TO BOOST
RUSK COUNTY

A special meeting of the directors
of the Rusk County Development AS
ISOLATION was held at the court house
Monday.
The president and secretary were
instructed to negotiate loan of 5000.
The committee was instructed to pre-
pare and have published 5000 circulars
for use of the association and also to
contract with the real estate dealers
for amounts ordered by them. The
secretary was instructed to write to
the State Board of immigration and
obtain all literature in all the differ
ent languages possible.-Ladysmith
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
WINDOW DISPLAYS
A GREAT HELP

Most merchants realize the value of
attractive, original window displays
in connection with their seasonable
trade. The store window is at all
times one of the most valuable store
adjuncts and trade-getters that the
merchant can make use of. All at
tractive window displays always draw
the attention of the shopper, and if,
besides being attractive, it contains
any suggestions, it is bound to sell the
goods. If the merchant or any of his
clerks, who may have more talent
along this line, will devote little
earnest thought and time to getting
up series of attractive, suggestive
and original displays, he will find that
it will tend to materially swell his re-
ceipts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
/. 0. G. T. LODGE
ORGANIZED MONDAY

On Monday evening Geo. l. Stratton !,
State Deputy of Stevens Point, orga-
nized lodge of 1. q. G.. T. ia this city,
being an outgrowth of the tent meet
ings held here last week The next
meeting of this organization will be
held in the basement of the Baptist
church. Tuesday July 16, at 8 O'Clock
p. M, at which time. all persons wish
ing to become chal ter member will
have the opportunity to do so. All
persons interested 10 this work are
earnestly requested to be present at
this meeting. Gu Monday evening
after completing the organization the
following officers were elected:
Past Chief Templar-H. Fl. Com
stock.
Chief Templar-Joseph Bogoger.
Vice Templar- J, Gilkey.
SupJ. Jr. Templar-Hugo Lind.
Secretary ]. Cooper.
Assistant Sec. -Juanita Jackson.
Financial Sea-. l.. Putnam.
TreaSurer-Rowland Baldwin.
Marshal-EdwaId Hind.
Asst. Marshal-Mrs. E. Hind.
Chaplain-H. A. HerSchleb.
Guard-Daisy Thornton.
Sentinel-OScar Lind.
Lodge Deputy-F. II. Thornton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
CASH BASIS THE SAFEST
Local Merchant DepIores Ne
cessity For Extended Credit.

"This everlasting Cry of prosperity
that has been heard on all sides for
several months past is alright said
one of Grand Rapids most prominent
business men and financiers to a Re-
PORTER representative this morning,
"but there are certain provisions that
may be fitting accompaniment for
it, in my judgement. People gener-
ally throughout this community are
inclined to think that every merchant
and business man in the city of Grand
Rapids is making money hand over
fist and that all he takes in is clear,
unadulterated profit and that in the
maintenance of his business he does
not have to reserve any funds for
current expenses. Now, | do not
wish to convey the idea for d single
minute that am pessimit for that
is not my intention; but there is one
fact that / would like to, emphasize
and that is relative to the credit
business. Right at this very moment
there are at least dozen leading
merchants who are worrying because
they do book business instead of
selling the larger portion of their
goods for cash. 1t is easy to see that
unless man is taking in money he
can not very well pay out the same
and as the houses from which he pur-
chases his commodities as a rule de-
mand payment on a cash basis, with
certain provision, he must meet their
demands with cash. Now if there is
so much prosperity, why is it that
people like to ask for credit, which
cannot be refused by the merchants
or business man if he wishes to at
tract liberal patronage to his estab-
lishment. There is evidently some
thing wrong somewhere and in my
opinion the people and the merchant
should rather compromise and elimin-
ate this stand-off business method so
that the advocates of the prosperity
proclamation could do so to certainty
without fear of REPUTATION. 1t is a
very easy matter to obtain an article
by the credit system and it becomes
easier each time that it is done, but
when it comes time to meet the bill
of the merchant from whom the pur-
chase was made there is an altogether
different version to the story. The
people should be more just in their
demands of the merchants and in
turn the merchant or business man
should be more exacting and at the
same time fair i'm his demands to his
patrons. If this nature of affairs is
brought into play it is my opinion
that-a better and more satisfactory
condition of affairs will prevail twixt
merchant and patrons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
BIG STICKS IN LONDON.
Johnnies Carrying Canes OF as Inches
and Size Is Growing.

The London Johnny" has new
fad This time it concerns his walk
ing-stick, which has now reached the
extraordinary length of 46 inches, and
is still growing.
Of course 1t Is impossible to make
much use of such a stick as an aid to
walking. The London dude carries his
horizontalwise, much to the annoy
ance of other pedestrians before and
behind, and especially at crowded
crossings.
1t is hardly reasonable to suppose
that the New York Willie Boy" Is
going to follow in the footsteps OF
London's Johnny" in this matter OF
walking-sticks. Neither New York
nor any other busy American city
would stand for them.
Imagine one Of these walking canes,
carried horizontally, attempting to
board a subway or Brooklyn bridge
train or to turn busy Broadway cor
ner during rush hours. Everybody
who has attempted to board train
carrying even small package can
imagine the fate of the walking-stick.
IN. Y. World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
GRAND RAPIDS A GOOD CITY
So Says Friend Who is I'm.
pressed by His First Visit.

There is one thing in particular
Of which your city can be proud, and
that is the clean, well kept streets. .
These words were spoken to the
writer by gentleman who was visit
ing in this city for the first time, and
while viewing the principal streets of
Grand Rapids. The opinion was
voluntary and was not meant as
f1attery.
Grand Rapids it is true, has many
nice streets, and there seems to be a
good deal of pride manifest on the
part of the people, in helping to main
taine the neat appearance of the
streets, and the waste baskets re-
Gently placed by the Ladies along the
prominent streets, and the manner in
which they have been used by the
people, go to show that there is much
truth in the statement, that Grand
Rapids people take pride in their
clean streets.
Strangers who visit the city take
notice of this the very first thing, and
a good impression will carry weight.
The visitor goes from the city, and
with him is the desire to speak good
word for Grand Rapids. In the course
OF year he will have uttered this
fact many times, and to many friends,
and they. having never visited here,
well remembers only the good words
spoken by their friend.
''Grand Rapids is Good City,"
Create this impression in the mind OF
every friend who visits you, and soon
the whole Badger state will ring with
the music of this truth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

The work on the new STANCE Ellis
Lumber Co.'S plant on the west side is
progressing very nicely. The large
new factory building is up and the
exterior work nearly completed. The
old mill is being overhauled and will
be ready for work as soon as the other
buildings, such as the factory building
and the power house are completed.
The little Office building on Grand
avenue is also nearing completion.
Just when this company expects to
be ready for operation is not known,
but in all probability it will be soon.
This new manufacturing plant will
mean a great deal to this city, and
will give employment to large num-
Der of men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Fontaine, en-
tertained the clerks, city carriers,
rural free delivery carriers. and their
substitutes and wives, at their home
Tuesday evening, for seven O'Clock
supper. This included the entire list
of the employees in the post office
service, including their wives. Nearly
all were present, total of thirty
two. While refreshments were served,
Prof. Bliss and his orchestra of six
pieces furnished excellent music.
After refreshments the carriers told
many pleasing experiences which they
meet with in the daily discharge Of
their duties. A very pleasant and en-
joyable evening was spent by all
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

When there is the slightest indica.
tion OF indigestion, heart burn, fatu-
lence or any form of stomach trouble
take little Kodol occasionally ana
you will be afforded prompt relief.
Kodol is compound of vegetable acids
and contains the juices found in a
healthy stomach. Kodol digestS what
you eat, makes your food do you good.
Sold by f. L. Steib & Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Thomas Zero, formerly a farmer in
Adams county, but lately removed to
this city, will open restaurant and
confectionery store in the building
on First street, formerly occupied by
Link & Wirle. The building is now
undergoing thorough cleaning and
when repaired properly, will be opened
by Mr.. Zero for business. His many
friends, including the REPORTER,
wish him good success in his under
taking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

The Wisconsin Valley Improvement
company held meeting at the offices
of G. d. Jones in Wausau, Tuesday
afternoon for the purpose of more
fully completing their organization
and electing a board of directors.
Those present at the meeting were:
Louis M. Alexander, ]. 81. Wright, r..
L. Krause, Marshfield; j. A. Whiting,
Neenah; Walter M. Shelton, Rhine
lander; Alex Fl. Reid, Merrill; B. r.
Goggins, Grand Rapids: Karl Mathie,
Watab; f. p. Stone. r. e. Parcher.
Neal Brown, Walter Alexander and
G, D. Jones of Wausau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Charlotte Otto, the seven year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Otto,
has been quite i'll the past week. The
little girl swallowed a nickle one day
last week, and this, it is believed, was
directly responsible for her illness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
Letters Advertised July 9, 1907.
LADIES

LADIES
Booth, Mrs. Leora G.
Burgeson, Miss Engrid
Hohler, Miss Gertrude
Longten, Mrs. Mary
GENTLEMEN
Cascara Medicine Co.
Ellis Drug Co.
Henderson, Q. W.
Henderson, William
Kemper, t. J.
MacKinnon, Robert
Van Elstein, j.
Persons calling for the above letters
please say advertised.
A. l.. FoNTAINE. p. NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

1.-The railroads centering in Chicago
as well as all roads affected by the
two cent fare in Illinois, Minnesota,
Iowa, Missouri and other neighboring
states have formed a combination to
fight the law and the two cent fare
wherever it has hitherto been granted
has been withdrawn THE laws will
be tested in the highest courts before
the rate is complied with. 1t might
be a good idea to demand a receipt for
tickets purchased in these states at
the three cent rate pending settle
ment of the test cases. This does not
effect the two and half cent rate in
this state.-Stevens Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
Worth Considering.

Mrs. Weatherby permits her cook
to use the parlor when she has call
ers"
Mercy! / should never consent t.
anything OF that kind"
Well, 1 don't know. It may not
be such bad idea. ! had . friend
once whose cook entertained q police
man in the Kitchen while q burglar
was carrying away nearly everything
in the fre1. part of the house,
Chicago Record Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Tuesday was fair day and there was
very large attendance of farmers on
the east side market. All day long
the buying and selling was brisk,
and the market square was visited
by a large number of business men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
Plan Big Hunt for Fossils.

New Haven. Conn.-Prof. Schuchert
head of the Peabody museum at Yale
with two assistants, will begin an ex-
tensive geological expedition July l.
The party will investigate the coast
formation and the mari beds of New
Jersey, the valley above Harper's
Ferry, w. Va, the Appalachian range
Whereabouts, the fossils of western
Tennessee, and the Arbuckle noun
tains of Oklahoma
1t doesn't take long for a coming
man IN get into the has-been class
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
Notice to Dog Owners.
STATE OF WISCONSIN !.

STATE OF WISCONSIN &C
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
Notice is hereby given that the dog
license for the year 1907-190S is now
due and payable at the office of the
City Clerk.
II not paid on or before the fifteenth
day of July, 1907, owners of dogs on
which license is not paid will be liable
to arrest under ordinance No. Sd Of
the city of Grand Rapids,
Dated at the Office of the City Clerk
his first dav OF June, 1907.
G. E. Boil Els, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

MeSsrs #. j., Geo. n. and Guy r.
Wood and Henry Demitz left Tuesday
at 1890 in Guy Woods car for Wau-
paca distance of IS miles to witness
the game of base ball between the
SElkS nine of this city and the Knights
of Pythias nine of that city. The
guests were also entertained at the
Chain % Lakes after the game. A
good time was enjoyed all those who
attend from this city. The local lads
were defeated by score OF too.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

e. z. Arpin is'circulating petition,
asking the Common Council TO build
wall, or by some other means pre-
vent the caving in of the ground along
the river on First street, opposite the
Christian Science church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Harry Powell, the star second base
man Of the Grand Rapids Tigers, has
resigned his position with the local
boys, and will finish out the season
with the fast Manitowoc Lake Shore
League team. He will spend couple
of weeks on the Waupaca Lakes be-
fore going to Manitowoc. Harry has
played ball with the Grand Rapids
team for two years, and has made
scores of friends in this city who will
be sorry TO hear that he has decided
to leave.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

half-dead.
My wife, however, will not speak to
me.
She persisted in believing that l de-
liberately invented the bed myself for
the sole purpose of killing Aunt Hes
pah, and that my tale of the purchase
was barefaced fiction | tell you
what-men never know how much
fun they can have till they get mar
ried
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Miss Eta B. Hunter of Mortified,
Minnesota, is visiting in the town of
Rudolph. a guest of Mrs. Edgar War
ner. She expects to remain about two
weeks more. Her mother Mrs. Jennie
Hunter will be remembered better in
Wood Count, as Jennie Hardness who
left the town of Rudolph thirty years
ago to make her home ia the rapidly
growing West. Miss Hunter reports
her parents and family enjoying fairly
good health and prospecting. We &C
knowledl pleasant call on Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

The wrestling match at Nekoosa
Thursday between Fredericks and
Fred Brown, Of Pittsville, resulted in
victory for the former. The match
is said TO have been clean and inter
eStiDg one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

In spite of the fact that the straw
berry crop was so unpromising. and
the difficulty presented some little
time ago in procuring the luscuous
fruit, there are plenty at the present
time. Home grown berries are now
on the market, and while the price is
rather high for this time of the year,
yet the fruit is good, and the house
wife's period of worrying is over.
1t is reported that the raspberry,
blackberry and the BURBERRY crop
will be large. The bushes every
where show indications of being
loaded with fruit, and the chances
are that while there was quite a
scarcity in the strawberry market, the
other fruits will be plentiful, and the
winters supply of canned fruit just
as large as in former years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

4 letter recently received from Mrs.
Robt. H. Richards, of Asotin, Wasl i,
informs US that the LGufer boys,
Zeniers, Brazeau's and in tact all the
former Grand Rapids people now liv-
ing there. are all well. Geo. Laufer
and Mr.. Richards were out in the
mines of Thunder Mountain at the
time the letter was written.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
Take the Postmaster's Word for II.

Mr.. F. Nj. Hamilton, postmaster at
Cherryvale, Ind, keeps also stock of
general merchandise and patent medi-
cines. He says: 'sChamberlain'S Co.
lie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is
standard here in its line. 1t never
fails to give satisfaction and we could
hardly afford to be without it," For
sale by John Z. DAILY Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

VIM. Hammer has exchanged his
farm near Veedum, for large stock
OF boots and shoes, and is planning on
locating elsewhere some time this
fall
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

John Rasmussen has just completed
the new cement walk surrounding the
Meinier home on the corner OF Eighth
and Baker streets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
We All Know Him.

knowledge is power"
Then yonder goes the most power
full man in the world"
Flows that?"
HE knows it n."-Pittsburg Pest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

$7500.00-As good 120 acre farm as
there is in the state. ALI necessary
buildings, well, wind mill and tank
No foul stuff, stone or mirey land. A.
r.. Kibbe, New Richmond, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Harold g. Paulson, the two year old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Paulson,
OF the west side. died Wednesday
morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

r. j. Cooper reports that he enjoyed
new Early Rose potatoes, out OF his
own garden, for Fourth of July din
ner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Leder, Of the
town of Grand Rapids, celebrated
their silver wedding anniversary We'd
nesday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

The stock holders OF the Kaudy
Mfg. Co., held their annual meet
ing in the Wood County National
Bank Monday afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

The Geo. w. Purnell Hardware Co.
was awarded the contract for the new
heating plant for the T. B. Scott Free
Public Library.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
In THE LOCAL FIELD

Attend Schumacher's after supper
sale for Saturday night bargains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

John O'Day, OF Merrill. has sold his
residence property on Eighth street
south, to Mrs. John Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

The little sparrow don't seem to in
crease or diminish. The people and
cats are their enemies, and while the
boys are more friendly to other birds,
they destroy the sparrows. In twenty
years there seems TO be no change in
this vicinity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Do you buy and sell farms in Wood
county? Look after this 80. Fine
soil and timber. A Eargain for the
man with the money. Address Box
90, r. r. Mol, Junction City, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Attend Schumacher's after supper
sale for Saturday night bargains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11
Must be Sold Quick.

Splendid Price County Dairy farm
with cows, horses, tools and machln-
cry. 240 acres part farm, part good
timber land, will sell farm part only
If desired. FL. I'll. STOLE,
1l-2t Tripoli, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Hell beg your pardon. Did nurt
your head?
She ARRANGING her hair)-No, only
NY rat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-07-11

Bring your job work to as.