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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
DROWNED In THREE
FEET OF WATER
Fourteen Year.old Frank K0pza,
OF Town of Sigel, Lost His
Life in Mosquito Creek EARLY
Thursday Morning.-.-Probably
Died From the Shock.

Waiting in vain all day for her four
teen year old son who accompanied
her on a fishing trip, Mrs. A. Kopza,
of the town of Sigel, started for home
only to discover as she was crossing
the bridge on Mosquito Creek, near
Zimmerman'S place, that the little
fellow had fallen in and drowned in
only three feet of water.
mrs KOpZa and her son Frank
hitched up the team early in the
morning Thursday and took two boys
10 BirOn where they work in the mill.
Returning they stopped at the river
for fish, having taken fishing tackle
with them for the purpose. After
turning the team loose and fishing
for some little time in the river, the
boy became discouraged with the luck
he was having, and started for Mos
quito Creek, only a short distance
away. His mother did not want him
to 90, and urged him to remain with
her. The little fellow persisted, how
ever, and this was the last seen Of
him alive, by his mother.
About ten O'Clock in the morning
the little lad not having returned
Mrs. Kopza made an effort to catch
the horses and hitch them up. She
failed to do so however, and then be-
came excited and shouted for help.
The place was too far from habita-
tation to make herselfheard, SO she re-
Sumed fishing and waited. The after
noon wore away and still Frank did
not come and she was on the point OF
walking to the nearest house, when
the boys returned from their work at
Biron. She related her trouble, and
they told her that Frank had probably
gone home, so they hitched up the
team and started for home. As they
were crossing the bridge on Mosquito
Creek, near the Zimmerman home,
Mrs. Kopza noticed Franks fish pole
partly in the water and partly on the
shore, about three rods from the
bridge. The rig was stopped. and
when an investiga tion was made the
little fellows body was discovered in
about three feet of water.
A corners jury was empanneled by
Justice KeyeS about Il O'Clock Thurs
day night, and the verdict rendered
was that of accidental drowning. The
supposition, is that Frank was stand
ing on log which projects over the
creek at this place, and in casting his
line the hook caught in the back OF
his coat. He evidently threw the
pole on the shore, and endeavored to
pull the hook out by reaching back of
him. In doingso it would appear that
he fell backward into the water, and
death resulted Immediately from the
shock, as the amount of water in the
lungs was very small.
The funeral was held from the
Catholic church in Sigel Saturday
morning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
HIS LAST CALL TO "TAPS." !"

Bernard Goers, a veteran of the
Spanish-American war, who died
Monday in Grand Rapids, was buried
with due military honors Thursday
afternoon. The service was held at
his late home on Montana street, con-
Quoted by Rev. S. N. Wilson of the
Presbyterian church. Among the floral
offerings, which were many and pretty
were several designs, including a very
attractive one from his comrades,
which bore the words Company g.,
Third regiment, Wisconsin Volun-
teers." The remains were escorted
to their last resting place by Company
G under the command of Captain H.
J. Abraham. A brief service was
held while the casket was being low
cred, consisting of a reading from the
Scriptures and a prayer by Rev. Will
son, after which the military rites
were performed, a squad of Company
G. firing three volleys over the grave
and Buglar Rige blowing '"Iaps. y
Wausau Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Although the work done by our
contestants in the declamatory con-
test was exceedingly good, they re-
ceiyed no places.
Last Saturday an exhibition OF
manual training and advanced draw
ing work was held in the reception
room.
The Glee Club was excused Friday
afternoon to render few selections
at the Odd Fellows convention.
Friday evening May 3, there will be
an exhibition of gymnastic work in
the gymnasium.
Earl Hill will represent our school
in the District Oratorical Contest at
Wausau Friday May third.
The posters advertising the gym.
nasium exhibit were made by mem
bers of the advanced drawing class.
A large hall clock has just been
completed in the manual training de-
partment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

different parts of the paper and sui
phite plant where they can do the
most good i'm case of fire. A certain
amount of heat opens the sprinklers
and a spray of water eXtinguishes the
blaze, or at least keeps it in check un-
til the fire department. can get to
work with more effectual means.
The system is supplied with water
from a 100, 900 gallon tank placed at
an elevation of 100 feet from the
ground, the water being pumped into
it by two Knowles Underwater pumps.
one power pump and the other a
steam pump. One is located under
the beater room, while the other is in
a seperate fire-proof building outside
the mill built especially for it.
In addition to these two big pumps,
both of which are connected with the
sprinkler system and village water
mains, the mill is further protected
by third underwater pump the
same size as the others, which fur
nishes water for seperate system of
mains and can be used if necessary to
pump water into the tank, this one
being in the digester room.
These pumps can exert pressure
OF over 100 pounds to the inch and the
capacity of each is 1000 gallons per
minute. The pressure from the tank
when full of water amounts to about
sixty pounds, while the usual direct
pressure from the pumps has been
about ninety pounds. Connections
have been made so that direct pressure
may be had into the mains, the water
from the tank being thereby shut off
and held in reserve.
Connections with the village water
mains was made during the past few
days and Nekoosa is now protected as
well as the mill by the supply of water
in the big tank, backed by the three
powerful fire pumps. Few cities are
better prepared to fight fire than is
this village and there certainly is no
place of it's size with better water
works plant than the one which has
just been completed for the Nekoosa
Do NJ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
A TRUE TALE OF A DOG

My dear, good wife, she has dog,
She's tried to train him right;
But, when he saw neighbors dog,
He would run out and light.
And then, my wife she takes whip,
And says you naughty dog,
II you run of like this again,
You surely will get flogged.
She'd like to make him as lamb.
But, try il all she may,
He'll only be his own true self,
For dogs are built that way.
But Tiger is royal dog,
And many things he'll do,
Not only watch for thieves at night
But bring our mail in too.
He'll carry notes where'er he's sent,
And bring his master too;
He'll carry pals, and bring in wood,
And many chores he'll do.
He'll give his paw, for you to shake,
And roll upon the floor,
And for peanut, he will sit,
And show, that he'd like more.
He seems to think, his services
Are needed every hour,
To watch the chicks, and feed the cats,
He's bound to do his share.
That Tige has faults, we don't deny,
And so have human kind;
Would we all try, to do our best,
There'd be less fault to ind.
O C Ely
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
TO BUILD A NEW
COAL SHED
BOssert Bros. & Co. Will Make
Extensive improvements.

Bossert Bros. & Co. are arranging
to make several good improvements
in their west side coal and wood yard.
In a few days now, they will begin
the erection of a large coal she'd
twenty feet wide by $50 feet long
which will be model in way. Aside
from being constructed in such a
manner as tC provide the greatest con-
venience for loading and unloading
coal, the shed will have a cement
floor.
This concern has already began to
put in it's fall and winter stock, and
as soon as the new shed is completed,
it will be put into use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
o. c.. ELY

A we'll studied, prayerfui sincere
sermon will always help somebody.
Or that there is not a doubt. Some
regard it as sound and thunder, and
others may feel in general sense
that an angel spake, but some silent
thinker is sure to 60 away saying TO
himself, surely that voice was for my
sake alone. The word is not void and
like water spilled upon the ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

No little city in the state of like
size offers such educational advan.
tages. Our citizens have spared no
expense in the erection of buildings
that are inviting and comfortable and
offer school home that any one can
be proud of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
NEW SULPHITE MILL
IN NOW RUNNING

The new sulphite plant at Port Ed
wards started up last week and is
now running at full blast. 1t is con-
siderably larger than the one at Ne
koosa, its daily capacity being about
sixty tons. There are three big
digesters of about 10 tons capacity
each and in every way the plant is
modern and complete.
For fire protection a sprinkler sys-
TEN similar to the one in the NekoC sa
mill has been put in by the Kellogg,
Cameron & Mckay company, of Chi
cagO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The Wood County Training school
board held special meeting Saturday
afternoon and transacted such busi-
ness as needed it's attention. The
most important business, and the
item of greatest public interest, was
the reelection of Prof. Jackson and
Miss Eta Michaels as the faculty for
the ensuing year. The meeting was
attended by all the members but
Lieut.. Gov. W. d. Connor who was
prevented from being present owing
to his official duties, at Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. E. Nash will be glad to learn that
they arrived home Sunday morning
all safe, and are enjoying the best of
health. During their absence of five
months, they visited China, Japan,
and Honolulu and California. They
were on the sea a large portion of the
time for the purpose of getting all the
benefits of the invigorating breezes of
sea life. They come back to their
home and friends feeling better than
they have in years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The state convention of the Baptist
churches of Wisconsin will be held
in the Baptist church in Fond du Lac
during the first week in October
Last year the convention was held in
Evansville and was we'll attended.
The convention will continue for four
days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The members of the Grand Army of
the Republic and the Womans Relief
Corps are making their arrangements
for the regular Memorial day program.
At the next meeting the plans will be
defnately arranged, but it is stated
unofficially that the program will be
in accordance with the ritulaistic pro-
visions for the celebration of the day,
and in all respects similar to that of
the observation in years past.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
REALTY ITEMS

MoNEY-In amounts from $500 TO
$1,000 at 6 per cent on good farm
security. Call AT ONCE il you want to
make a loan, as agent will be here
this week.
For SALE--One OF the best building
sites in the city. 1t consists OF lots
II, 13, IA and Is, block 9 Sargents Add:
also lots and OF same block. Prefer
to sell all to one party. Lots are near
Witter residence between 4th and
Elm Streets If you intend to erect
a fine house or wish to make a good
investment, see US.
We are showing people houses daily.
Its our business. We will gladly show
you any Of the 20 homes we have listed.
No charges. Prices right. Call and
see US, or phone US for appointment.
WANT-HouSe and lot to trade to-
wards good farm near town.
TExAs--Only s27.5O for return
ticket from Grand Rapids. Lands
raise corn,- wheat, grapes, peaches,
cotton, sugar, rice, etc. Pure soft
water. The mountain streams are
sufficient for irrigation should neceS-
sity require. Delightful elevated
valley where temperature is always
pleasant. Next excursion May q.
Private car from Chicago. Maps and
Circulars at Office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
TWO FIRE PUMPS
SUPPLY BIG TANK
The Paper Mill, as Well as the
Village of Nekoosa, are Well
Protected.

The Nekoosa paper mill and sui
automatic sprinkler system against
fire, installed by the Phoenix Fire Ex-
tinguisher CO., of Chicago, the piping
contract having been completed
this week. Sprinklers are placed in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
Letters Advertised May 6. 1907.

LADIES
Anderson, Alma
Davis, Mrs. B..
Fischer, Mrs. George
Schultz, Mrs. Helen
GENTLEMEN
Aimos, Johnny
Beard, G. E.
Boriske, Theo.
Ellis, I'll. T.
Francis, M.
Guilford, Chas. G. (2)
Manson & Campbell
Walker, W. w.
Persons calling for the above letters
please say "advertised".
A. L. FONTAINE, p. M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The children of the city were out in
force May l, hanging May ia s
kets. The evening was delightful
one for the occasion, and the only re-
Rret was because of the lack Of wild
flowers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

Walter Hulberg, clerk at A
Hirzy's jewelry store, has gone to
Morehead, Hinn., where he has &C.
cepted position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The funeral of Henry Curran, post
master of Stevens Point, was held
Saturday afternoon from the Episco-
palion church in that city. The
services were attended by about forty
Masons, thirty-fiye members of the
Grand Army, and twelve of the post
Office employees. The services at the
grave were in charge Of the Masons.
John Parrish and Frank and George
Wood of this city attended the funeral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

Its too bad to see people who go
from day to day suffering from physi-
cal weakness when the HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea would make
them well. The greatest tonic known.
35 cents, Tea or Tablets. J. E. Daily
Drug & Jewelry Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

Printed musical notes were first
used in 1473.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
VOLUME so, NUMBER 10

Postmaster Byron Wittingham, of
Arpin, was business visitor in this
city Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

PostOffices were first established ir
1864.
Evening journal., 1907-08-07

is surfeted. Either the employees of the railroads
are extremely careless or the materials used on
the construction of boilers and tubings and SINH
lar things are sadly and criminally defective.
Only recently it was discovered that an inferior
grade of steel rails was used, and the quality Of
these rails was held responsible for many acci-
dents on the railroads.
Insofar, then as the accidents are due to de-
fective material, the manufacturers are to blame
or through them their negligent employees. The
making OF inferior articles that are used where
life may be mpered is due chiefly either to the
desire for large profits on the part Of the makers
or to attempts to meet competition by lowering
the standard of articles made AS the materials
used in boats and railroad cars and locomotives
are produced principally by trusts that are able
to hold up the prices to suit their own fancy, it
would appear that desire for enormous profits is
the real cause of the manufacture of defective
material Railroad companies and boat builders
are often the prey of the bad material makers
And realizing this the railroad managers have
made demand on the steel rail makers for better
rails. The government, too is investigating the
manufacture OF materials used and the recent ac-
cldent on the gunboat Wilmington will spur on
the authorities to find whether material that en-
dangers life because of its defectveness. is really
sold the government.
Evening journal., 1907-08-07
PANAMA FOR BRIDES.

he girl who wishes to be bride should 90
to Panama. Uncle Sam is playing the role
OF matrimonial agent in an endeavor TO bring
about the marriage Of as many of the Isthmian
canal employees as possible, and the ventures
thereof promise success. Brides and near-brides
are therefore hourishng.
AS an inducement to the young men who are
working on the canal, the government offered
separate houses to any men who would get mar
RED The offer was accepted by so many that it
Is impossible to put up houses rapidly enough to
accommodate them.
Many young fellows will remember girl friends
back IN the States and begin to get busy writing
letters 1t is hinted more brides are soon to ar
rive.
But there are still many men unsupplied. and
the inducing offer Of the government is still open
hence the prospects for brides.
Evening journal., 1907-08-07
Wednesday, August 2, 1907.
NO REPuBLIcAN MEETING.

IT WAS surprising that there was no quorum
4 at the Republican State Committee, called to
meet at Rehoboth 1t has been popularity sup
posed outside the State that a political conven-
ton or committee meeting could be got up in a
moments notice and there would be gathering
of the clans to talk politics. as many Delawareans
are supposed TO love politics better than they do
any other sort Of business or amusement. To be
sure the campaign is more than year distant
and there was nothing particular for the COM
mittee to do. Still, general talk over conditions
might not have done harm. Despite hints to the
contrary there is no possibility that the Republi-
can party, as organization will take part in
the prohibition campaign. The party kept its
pledge for the enactment of a local option law,
and there, as party it ends. Republican indi-
vduals will vote according to their conviction on
this subject. The leaders of the party will not
attempt to tell Republicans how they should vote
and il they should attempt so to do the advice
would have little effect.
The election is held in an off political year, es4
pecially so that political entangements may be
avoided and the issue decided upon its merits
The members of the committee of the Republi-
cans will have their own individual notions, and
they will vote accordingly, but unless there
should be declaration from the party organiza-
ton or more properly a State convention, no one
can speak for the Republican party as such in
this temperance campaign. AS a fact some OF the
oharmen Of the different committees of the tenn
peranoe forces are Republicans and others are
Democrats, and when the ant-license people per-
feet State organization, doubtless members Of
both parties will be found in it.
Evening journal., 1907-08-07
GRAFTING IN PENNsYLvANIA.

A FTER hearing many witnesses, who told
stories of grating and misconduct that
startled even the scared conscences of political
Pennsylvania, the commission which probed the
building OF the magnificent State Capitol has
completed its report. But there is hitch over
the form Of the report of their investigation.
Three members Of the commission favor naming
the contractors and Others interested that they
believe should be prosecuted; three other COM
missioners are opposed 10 this course, while the
seventh who holds the balance Of power on the
commission. is classed as doubtful TITS expected
that many Of those who have been revealed is
culpable will escape in the commissions report
with a "censure" mild or strong.
Governor Stuart it is understood, wants the
commission TO go the limit in recommending
prosecutions. This is in accordance with the
governors view during the campaign that led to.
his election. 1t would indeed, reveal a remark
able condition Of affairs even for PENNSYLVANIA
should the Capitol grafters escape prosecution.
And yet after all the stir in Philadelphia, caused
by the bare revelation of the methods Of the
Organization" in that city no one was punished
and the men who were presumed to be implicated
were triumphantly returned to political power
Evening journal., 1907-08-07
TRAMP RIDERS
UNDER THE BAN

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 7-Ofhcial
figures. now fled. show that on the
eastern lines OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad during the month Of May,
299 arrests We're made for illegal train
riding The largest number was on
the Eastern Pennsylvania division
which comprises most Of the main line
between Philadelphia and Pittsburg
The Erie division and Northern
Central had 9s arrests, the Western
Pennsylvania. SO; the z. and A. V
division IA. and the New Jersey divi-
sion O.
OF the 299 persons arrested. 102 were
fined and 14l were confined in Jail
from one TO thirty days In fifteen
cases the sentence was suspended.
while two principals were discharged
Strenuous efforts are being made by
the Pennsylvania management 10 put
an end to Illegal train riding, which
has increased very greatly in the last
few years on the Erie division Of
the Northern Central Railway alone
last year, there were over 1000 arrests
for illegal train riding while on the
entire system there were over 3O0O
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a school that's diferent-thats the
Wilmington Business School, I'd floor,
DUPONT Buildings
Evening journal., 1907-08-07
EYES DISCOLORED
THEN WAS FINED SIS

Charged with assault. Clemence
Patermastrio was fined s. and costs
by Magistrate Robertson last night. II
was the outcome OF the hurling of a
stone at Lewis Potts and Joseph Fergu-
son as they walked along road near
Rockland. They were surprised when
the missile whizzed by their heads, and
looking around the only person they
saw was Patermastrio. They accused
him OF throwing the stone, and the
Italian drew a knife. Potts and the
Italian mixed it up rather lively for
awhile, during which the Italians eyes
we're pummeled until they became
much discOlored. They then caused
the arrest OF Patermastrio.
Evening journal., 1907-08-07
CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS.

kPORTS OF accidents on boats, on railroads
and in building and other operations con-
tnue without remission. A German investigator
whose statements were printed the other dav.
shows that the loss of life by rail in this country
is far greater than it is in any other nation The
latest bulletin issued by the department at Wash
ington which has investigated accidents. declares
that there has been slight decrease in the num-
Der Of casualties as compared with the previous
year But still the number Of accidents is dis
tressingly large.
In one day we read OF several boilers on loco
motives blowing up, Of the tubing on the gunboat
Wilmington exploding, and OF other mishaps OF
similar nature. Two reasons arc given for the
large number OF accidents with which the country
Evening journal., 1907-08-07
WOMAN of OS IN CAKEWALK

BIRDSBORO. Aug 7.-One Of the
features Of the annual picnic Of the
Monocacy Choral Society held here was
the attendance OF Mrs. Sarah ShireY
better known as Grandmother" Shirey
who will be 95 years old on September
is. During the day rs cakewalks were
held and Mrs. Shirey participated in
several She came TO the picnic grounds
from her home, a distance Of two miles
on foot. She is exceedingly active and
succeeded In capturing one Of the
prizes In the cakewalk