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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
NO POLITICS HEARD HERE
Eight Aldermen to be Elected At
the Spring Election.

While there is beginning to be quite
stir in the political atmosphere of
other cities of the state, there seems
to be very little doing In Grand Rapids.
Perhaps the fact that there are to be
eight aldermen elected in April has
been lost sight of, and that it will
necessarily take Several warm, spring
like days to hatch out the aspiring
candidates. So far, however, there
has been no politics talked save that
relating to the election of county
superintendent of schools.
In a short time, however, the
political bee will begin to buzz and
successors to the following alderman
will be elected in April:
First ward-E. C. Ketchum.
Second Ward-F.L. Steib. q
Third Ward-win Gross.
Fourth Ward-A Painter.
First Ward-Fred Bossert.
Sixth Ward-F. H. Jackson.
Seventh Ward-Clark Lyon.
Eighth Ward-G. NJ. HILL
AS the members of the county
board hold only for one year, super
visors will necessarily have to be
elected in place of the following men,
bers from this city:
First Ward-E. p Arpin
Second Ward-A. j. Hasbrouck.
Third Ward-Jos. Rick.
Fourth Ward-G. T. Rowland
Fifth Ward-E. r. Grimths.
Sixth Ward-E. Oberbeck.
Seventh Ward-Pat Mulroy
Eighth Ward-B. r. Goggtns
In addition to the above 3 successor
is to be elected to Justice James
KeyeS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
NO DIFFERENCE
NOTICEABLE
The Necessary Red Tape in Max.
ing New Citizens Cuts no
Figure Says Bert Bever.

" have made out the usual number
of citizenship papers under the new
naturalization laws" said Bert Bever,
clerk of the court, this morning.
Apparently the red tape that is nec-
essary to go through to take citizen
ship papers under the new laws gov
erning this process makes very little
difference to outsiders" The ques-
tion of minors bothers here some also.
Under the old laws a minor was given
preference oyer others and could take
both sets of papers at the same time,
but under the new laws he has no pre-
ference. Mr.. Bever was not entirely
clear on this point and made address
to the department for further and
more specific Information. The answ-
er stated plainly that the minor could
take only his first papers at the time
OF his application.
Another feature of the new law is
that if the second papers are not taken
before seven years after the taking Of
the first has elapsed, the first papers
are no longer binding and have no
value whatever to the holder. Under
the old law many men waited fifteen
and twenty years and they could wait
as long as they wished. The purpose
Of this phase of The new law is to make
full-fedged citizens of the aliens as
speedily as possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
WAS HERE MANY YEARS
AGO AS SCHOOL TEACHER

Milton A. McRae, of Cincinnati
Ohio, and Chas. J. Stein, both men,
bers OF the board of the ScrippS- NJ cRae
League Of newspapers. were in the city
Wednesday and Thursday, OF last
week the guests of Georg
w. Mead. They were here max
ing contracts with the differ ent
paper mill companies for the extensive
list of newspapers which they repre-
sent and which consume twenty per
cent of the out put of all the Western
mills.
Mr.. McRae was in the city of Grand
Rapids thirty-one years ago when
boy, aud resided for few months
with A. G. Carey when he lived on
the Florencedale farm. While stop
ping there he taught school and wrote
several articles which were published
in the WOOD COUNTY REPORTER at
that time. His visit here on account
of his early associations was very
pleasant, and he remembered some of
the old land marks. He was glad to
note the great change in our city.
We acknowledge pleasant call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
DIED SUDDENLY
TUESDAY NIGHT
Charles Demitz, an Old Resident
Passed 4 lay Suddenly.

Charles DemitZ, an old time resi-
dent Of this city passed away at his
home Tuesday night, February Il,
from the results of a hemorrhage. He
had been in failing health since last
November, and was out on the street
and visited with his friends and
neighbors up to the time he retired
Tuesday night, apparently in good
health. On this night he went to bed
as usual and about midnight was
taken with the hemorrhage from
which he died.
Charles Demitz was born in Germany
and came to this country in 1871 and
located in Grand Rapids where he has
ever since resided. He was a stone
mason by trade, and followed it all
his life. He was So years of age and
leaves wife and four children to
mourn his sudden taking off. Charles
H. of Ft. Worth, Texas; Henry c.
bookkeeper in the First National
Bank in this city; Isabelle and Natele,
both attending school in this city.
Mr.. Demitz was good citizen, a kind
husband and father, and a man who
leaves many friends who will all be
to hear of his sudden death.
The funeral Of Chas. Demitz was
held Saturday afternoon. There was a
short service at the family home on
Third ST. at two O'Clock and later at
the German Moravian church, Rev.
Meilicke officiating. A large number
of the friends of the deceased gathered
at the church to pay their last re-
spects to their departed friend
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
WORK OF A. S. OF E. HAS
PROSPERED In COUNTY

w. G. Hill, of Colfox, and A B.
Bean, of Vesper were in this city
Saturday transacting business for the
American Society of Equity.
Mr.. Hill reports that that society
has organized nine local unions since
the state convention, in Wood
county. One each It Kellner,
Seneca, town of Wood, Vesper, Sigel,
Rudolph, Sherry and Arpin, and two
in the town of Hansen. Each of
these local unions have a good men,
bership and show an enthusiastic dis
position to carry out the principles of
the society.
All of these local unions have
united in a Wood county union, and
will hold county convention in the
court house in this city, in about two
weeks. The day has not been decided
upon as yet, but it will be announced
at a later date in the REPORTER.
A. B. Bean, will assume charge of
the work in Wood county, as soon as
Mr.. Hill leaves.
William Jennings Bryan addressed
the children of the public schools
Friday afternoon. The subject on
which, he spoke was The value of an
Education. The large number Of
children who availed themselves of
the free opportunity offered to hear
this noted man, were much benefited
and pleased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
DR.. AND MRS. WALLACE
NICELY LOCATED NOW

From letter received from Or.
Paul B. Wallace, formerly practi-
tionerin this city, but now Of Canon
City, Col, he reports that they are
nicely settled in that city aud like it
very well. The climate is like that
of the late May day in Wisconsin,
except that the nights are cooler.
He says there is hustle to these
western towns which is very satisfying.
The stores are equal to those of cities
of 10000 population. This is prob
ably due to the fact that they supply
large area, and that the towns are
not so numerous as they are In Wiscun-
sin. He wishes to be remembered to
allhiS friends in Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
NEW MILLINERY FIRM
WILL OPEN STORE

In our rapidly growing and ever
popular city new firm has recently
been organized, known as the Elite
Millinery company.
The members OF the new firm con-
slsts of three of our we'll known and
capable ladies, namely Mrs, Robert
Rowland, Mrs. Clara Russell and Miss
Lucy N. Wood. AS the ladies are ali
we'll qualified for this particular line
of business we would predict for the
new firm success.
The trio left Monday morning for
Chicago to purchase goods, and spend
some time in one OF the large and re-
liable houses, thus lifting themselves
to please the people with the latest
styles and newest ideas in the milli
merry world.
The new firm will locate in the
building formerly occupied by the
O'dell Barber Co. three doors north
of the Witter house.
Opening will BE announced through
these columns later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
MAY HAVE NEW
PLAY HOUSE
Grand Rapids People May fave
New Theatre in Short Time.

For several years there has been d
great deal of talk in this city about
the erection of new and commodiOuS
opera house, but up to the present
time the plans have been more or less
chaotic. 1t seems now, from what
can be learned that there is more
likely plan forming, that new opera
house is little nearer at least, to
materilizing than heretofore; that is,
if the plans now outlined are carried
out.
The latest proposition is to erect q
new play house, suitable and attrac-
tive for the city, upon the F. Fl.
Jackson lots on Grand Ave. on the
west side. Those who interested
themselves ia the project on former
occasions, together with others who
have lately seen the advantage OF a
new play house, have gone quietly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
LOU. j. BEAUCHAMP
WAS TAKEN ILL

Word has been received in this city
that Lou. J. Beauchamp, who is
scheduled to lecture at the Methodist
church on the evening of Feb %, was
taken ill about three weeks ago, and
it has become necessary to cancel his
engagement.
The Lyceum Bureau has offered to
substitute another lecturer, but the
management Of the Entertainment
Course, does not feel that the people
would be satisfied, and therefore they
will wait for the later appearance of
Mr.. Beauchamp. 1t is thought that
he will be able to fill his date In this
city some time in May.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
CORRECT RESOLUTION
Senator Brazeau's Joint Resolu.
tion Has Been Misquoted by
Some Papers.

There has been great deal said
about the resolution introduced and
withdrawn recently by Senator Theo.
W. Brzaeau calling upon the railroad
commission for a report upon the
passenger fare question. Some papers
have misquoted the resolution and in
order that the people may have clear
understanding of the same, the RE-
PORTER publishes in full the resolution
as offered, as follows:
Joint Resolution.
Relating to report of railroad COM
mission upon passenger fares.
WHEREAS, There are sew bills
before the senate and the assembly
relating to passenger rates, and
WHEREAS, The railroad commission
has been for considerable time investi-
eating this important subject, and
WHEREAS, The legislators should
not take action without having before
them full information as to what has
been done by the railroad commission
in this matter, therefore be it,
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, THE
ASSEMBLY CONCURRING, That the
railroad commission furnish the SEN
ate and assembly with REPORT OF
THE PROGRESS OF THEIR INvESTIGA-
TTONs upon this subject; said report
to be made before the twentieth day
of February, 1907.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
OVERALL FACTORY
LOCATES HERE
Lowrey Building on First Street
Will be Used for the Present
and Thirty Hands Will be Given
Immediate Empl0vment.

Grand Rapids is to have another
factory, that will give employment to
two hundred girls and men, providing
the help can be obtained. This factory
is now located at Princeton, Wis, and
for some time past the proprietors
have been in this city at different
times consulting with the business
men, and the decision to come to this
city was reached some time ago. Last
week, G. NJ. Thomas, the secretary of
the Princeton concern, was in this
city and arranged for the Lowery
building on First street as temporary
quarters, and it is the intention Of
the promoters of the new concern to
erect their machinery in this building
and begin immediate operation.
This concern has been talked of for
several months, and all efforts have
been lent to secure it's location
in this city. At present the
plant is giving employment to about
eighty hands in Princeton In con-
versation with Mr. Thomas last week
that gentleman stated that he
liked Grand Rapids very much from
the standpoint of shipping point,
and for the kind and courteous treat
ment he had been given by the busi-
ness people. The plant in this city,
he said would be Immediately in
charge of j. w. Schmidt, and that
the business end of the concern would
be looked after by himself. Associated
with Mr.. Thomas in the Princeton
plant is John Froehling, and that
gentleman will also be brought in
contact with the people of this city
through the new plant.
The news of the location of this
plant in Grand Rapids, will be hailed
with pleasure by the people of this
city, and it is needless to state that
the gentlemen interested will be given
every assistance possible and will be
welcomed by all the citizens.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21

There was an important business
deal closed Monday in which two of
the prominent business concerns of
this city will in measure exchange
location.
j. T. Schumacher, who has been
occupying the Spafford building on
First.street since he purchased the gen.
eral merchandise business of the
Spafford, Cole & Lipke Co., will re-
move from that location to the Wood
County National bank building on or
about the first of May. This lease
which was closed today gives Mr..
Schumacher the possession of the
store building next to the bridge, and
also the store building on First ST.
now occupied by w. HI. Barnes. 1t is
the intention of Mr.. Schumacher to
place his dry goods department in the
store building near the bridge, and
his grocery shoes and furnishings de-
partment in the building now oc-
cupied by Mr.. Barnes.
The Wood County National bank
will connect these two buildings at
the rear, so that the two stores may
be thrown into one, thus forming an
ell. This arrangement will not only
enable Mr.. Schumacher to display his
excellent stock of merchandise, but
will afford great convenience to his
patrons, and bring him closer to the
business center of the city.
In addition to this a new front
will be put in the Barnes building, a
new steel ceiling and also bargain
basement. In fact it will be brought
entirely up-to-date for Mr. Schu-
macher's business.
In connection with this change,
we are informed that j. r. Ragan
will remove his furniture store to the
Spafford building to be vacated by
Mr.. Schumacher. This will enable
Mr.. Ragan to display his merchandise
to a much better extent than is possi-
BILE in his present location. In fact,
Mr.. Ragan has suffered a great deal
of inconvenience as result of the
small quarters in which he now
holds forth, having out grown them
entirely.
Mr.. Barnes has not decided as yet
just what he will do or where he viii
locate. The change win necessarily
cause him much inconvenience, and
it is to be hoped that he will find
store desirably suited to his business.
Mr.. Barnes has built up large busi
ness in his present store, and has a
host of friends who will watch for the
announcement of his future location.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21

Harry Slater. and Prof. John Seaman
Garnes, impersonator aud soloist.
The club has been under the personal
instructions of Prof. T. Dilwyn Tho
mas, head Of the Lawrence University
School of music for about four months,
and is said to be the most proficient
organization of its kind ever develop
ed at the Appleton institution.
Manager Brakeman and Prof. Thomas
will both accompany the club making
a total of twenty-three.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
BRYAN WELL RECEIVED
Holds Large Audience Spell.
bound For One and a Half
Hours.

The grand opera house i'm this city
was crowded to its full capacity Fri
day evening by those eager to hear
William Jennings Bryan for the se-
cond time. He gave his audience a
very interesting and instructive ac-
count of his trip around the world,
giving incidents of his visits to the
crown heads of foreign countries, des-
cribing the beautiful points of in
terest and the scenery in the different
countries, and the mode of living and
many of the characteristics of the
people.
His talk was very pleasing and en-
tertaining and the hour and half
that he gave US was altogether too
short to please the large audience
present. He was presented to the
audience by VIM. J. Conway in a very
fitting and appropriate address. Willis
many friends were proud Of the ex-
cellent manner in which he presented
ciated by Mr.. Bryan.
In his two visits to this city Mr..
Bryan has certainly made many warm
friends who think great deal of him
as man in every sense of that word.
If he becomes candidate for Presi-
dent again there are many in all
parties that will cast their vote for
him, not because he is democrat,
but because he is an upright Christian
gentleman and thoroughly an Ameri-
can. He said in closing his speech
that he was thankful to God that he
was permitted to live in this day and
age and in the United States, for he
believed that the American people
lead all nations of the earth.
Mrs. Dan Arpin returned Friday
morning from Tampa, Fla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21

belt OF an officer (the chaplain) who
happened to be just there. You bet
he retreated.
One fellow who had been ashore
today came on board under a very
decided impression that he was an
Apache Indian, and with rifle ram
rod and an AK did a war dance on
deck. All hands went below or out
of sight like shot out of a gun and not
until he'd started scalping the bands
camp stools, did any one have grit
enough to go in and disarm him.
Such is Christmas on board man of
war
Your Loving Brother,
GUY T.. THORNTON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
VOLUME SO, NUMBER 8

to work, and at the present time it
begins to appear as though the plan
will carry.
While the organization of a CON-
pany for this purpose has not been
effected, it is stated by those on the
inside that meeting for that purpose
will soon be called, and more def
nate steps taken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
ONLY THREE WISCONSIN
RIVER CITIES FAVORED

Wausau, Grand Rapids and Stevens
Point are the three Wis. river valley
cities that will be visited this year
by the Lawrence University Glee club,
which starts on two weeks trip the
latter part OF March or early 10 April.
The club expects TO play twenty cities
ia all, fifteen on the first and five on
the second trip. 1t is composed of
eighteen singers and three specialists,
the latter being Leslie Newton and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by the county clerk:
Fred Schultz, OF Ft. Dodge, Iowa,
to Bertha NJ. Kruger, Of Vesper.
Arthur L. Bailey, OF Langville,
Maine, to Anna Saudi, Of Bethel.
Archie LaMere to Lizzie Schmidt,
both of Lincoln, this county.
Geo. N. Wood got splendid snap
shot of William Jennings Bryan. in
the rig and in company with L. M.
Nash, on their return Friday evening
from the school children's meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21
MERCHANTS WILL
MAKE A CHANGE

j. T. Schumacher Has Rented
the Wood County National
Bank Building and j. R. Ragan
Will Move Into the Spafford
Buildine..W. H. Barnes Has
Not Decided Where He Will
Move.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-21

Mrs. Dan Arpin returned Friday
morning from Tampa, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
ASCOT CUP IN AMERCAp
Scotland Yard Detectives Arrive at
New York on a MYSTERIOUS Mission.

NEW YORK. June 27.-Three Scotland
Yard detectives on business bent arrived
yesterday on the White Star liner Oceanic
They refused to talk Of their errand here
except to say that they were going to the
British consulate as soon as possible. Even
to the detectives of the New York police
force who were on the pier they refused
to say anything.
There were various rumors to account
for the arrival Of the English detectives.
One story was that they are here to look
up the records of some American crooks
who have been working England. An
other was that they were here to find and
take back an English criminal wanted in
England.
The rumor that gained ground on the
steamer was that they sought the recently
stolen Ascot cup and that some one on
the Oceanic was under surveillance on the
voyage. According to the same rumor, the
cup is believed to be headed this way in
the baggage OF an American. The New
York police however, do not take much
stock In the story. They believe that II the
cup was stolen 1t has probably gone into
Q melting pot long before this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
The Story in Bare Figures.
THREE RACES WON
BY H. P. WHITNEY

NEW YORK. June N.-Harry Payne
Whitney won three races at Sheepshead
Bay yesterday afternoon with Baby Woiii
Prince Hamburg and Adriana, all sired by
the famous stallion Hamburg. Baby WOLF.
a 60 to 1 shot, made all the running In the
Swift stakes, for three-year-olds, seven
furlongs. main track, and was an easy win
ner by two lengths In 1.27 1-5' He Is a
three-year-old brown gelding by Hamburg
Geisha. and had never started before. The
race was run over a muddy track and In
a heavy rainstorm, which swept over the
course just before the horses went TO the
post. Sydney Paget's Charles Edward. to
2 who gave fifteen pounds to the WIN
ner, ran a game race after slow break
and took the place from George c. Ben
netts Ethen; b oac Keuc arom
stables ]. c. Core. Ii to 5 favorite, was
two lengths away.
Prince Hamburg, to second choice
picked up 100 pounds In the second event.
at six furlongs. main track. and under
persevering ride on the part OF Radtke
wore Kings Daughter. even money favor.
lite, down in the middle Of the stretch and
beat her easily by a length and a half In
lib 3-5. Zal. IL to l.. was third. the same
distance back.
quoted at 10 to l. breezed home the winner
of the first race, for maiden two-year-old
FLIES, five furlongs. Futurity course, with
four lengths over Frank ]. Farrells Aimee
Higgins Bouquet. by Kinley Mack-Briar
Sweet II to 1, closed resolutely and took
third money by a length from Dixon Belle.
10 to 1. The time was LOO 3-5.
Close Shave for Favorites.
c. E. Durnelps Royal Vane, to 10 ia
vorite got up in the nick of time to win the
third race. for two-year-olds. Ave furlongs,
Futurity course, by nose from Laughing
Eyes, 20 to /, who made practically all the
pace. The latter was three parts Of a length
in front of He Knows. to 1. The race was
run in 1.01 2-5
Miller waited too long with Yankee Girl.
6 to favorite, in the fifth race, at a mile
and a furlong on the turf, With the result
that in a hot finish Lord Lovat, to 1, beat
her half a length In LIS 3-5. Tony Bonero.
Is to l, who led for nearly a mile. was third.
Herman, 8 to s favorite. received a per-
feet ride from Beckman in the sixth race.
for platers. at mle and won easily by
two and half lengths in LAP is. st.