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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
MET MONDAY
in MARSHFIELD
Rural Letter Carriers Ass0cia-
ton Had Enthusiastic Meeting.

The Rural Letter Carriers ASSocia-
tion for Wood County held one of the
most successful and enthusiastic
meetings in it's history Monday at
Marshtield. The meeting was at
tended by about fourteen members
and the day was spent in discussing
questions ofimportance to the asSocia-
ton. The meeting was called to
order by President Andrew KarsSe-
boom, of this city, after the mem bers
had been given pleasant ride to the
home of Leo Fehronbach, about two
miles from the city. Here the mem
bers were treated to all the good
things on the list, and a very pleasant
time was spent,
Postmaster John f. Cole, of Marsh
field was present and addressed the
meeting in a pleasant and happy man
ner. He related how he himself was
compelled to 20 out on the first route
started from the Marshtield office, it
being impossible at that time to secure
carriers. He related the growth of
the service and the improvements
that had been made and would con-
tinue to be made by Uncle Sam. He
told of the improved conditions for
the carrier in the matter of salary,
hours and days of vacation.
Mr. Coles address and advice was a
feature of the meeting, and the as
ISOLATION extended him vote of
thanks, as they did also to the cityi of
Marshfield for the use of the council
rooms.
During the meeting the following
officers were elected:N
Vice President to take the place of
Fred Allen deceased. Ewd. Kennedy
of AubuTndale.
Secretary Eugene A. Vanderhoof,
of Marshfeld.
The following members were in
itiated:
Edward Kennedy, Auburndale.
Geo. Hayward, Spencer.
B. j. Lundal, Spencer.
A. P. Sivers, Marshield.
L. G. Davis, Marshfield.
Leo. Fehren bach, Marshfleld.
Ernest Englema, Marshtield, Sub.
Eugene A. Vanderhoof, Marshfield.
John f. Kennedy, Auburndale.
Mrs. Ellen Kennedy, Auburndale,
Sub.
Mrs. Mary Kennedy, Auburndale.
Sub.
John Hennis, Marshfeld, Sub.
A number were present from Arpin,
but they were compelled to take an
early train for their home.
The next meeting will be held in
Grand Rapids on Thanksgiving Day.
Schumacher shoes are the best,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Now that the Milwaukee Aldermen
understand that they are not the
whole thing on the diamond, perhaps
they will look for games with the
Dads" of their own class. For in
instance Grand Rapids has aldermen
who are econ" Corkers, and when its
baseball: Well, we think our dads"
could go some to.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
MR. GERMER TALKS
ABOUT DRAINAGE

''The people of Wisconsin generally
do not fully appreciate the Importance
of the establishment of drainage dis
tricts in the central portion of the
state and including Wood, Portage,
Jackson and Juneau countless" said
A. E. Germer of Dexterville at the
Kirby. THE creation of these dis
tricts and the ditching of vast tracts
Of land, means the reclamation of
thousands of acres, which in an agri-
cultural sense, are as valuable as any
in the state This land which in a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

There is more picturesque scenery in
Wisconsin than can be found in any other
state in the Union.-Fond du Lac Bulletin.
We can truthfully narrow the limits
again by adding that there is more
picturesque scenery along the Wis
consin River than in any other section
Of Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Low Rates TO California. Oregon and
Washington.

Special low rate colonist second class
tickets on sale daily via the Chicago,
Union Pacific & North Western Line
from all points September lst to
October 31st, make it possible to visit
San Francisco, Los Angles. Portland,
Puget Sound and points in Utah,
Idaho and Montana at a minimum of
expense. Daily and personally con-
Quoted tours in Pullman Tourist
sleeping cars. Booklets, maps and
other information on application to
any ticket agent of the North West
eIn Line. 1926
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

guests at NJ. p. Johnson's the past week.
Miss Amelia Hansen of Grand Rapids.
spent Sunday at home.
Mr. Dalstrum is entertaining friend from
Chicago
Mrs. Bertha Bergerson is visiting her
daughter Mrs. S. Slattery at Sturgeon Bay.
Miss Clara Johnson went to Marshfield
Saturday. She began her school duties i'm
the town OF Lincoln, Monday.
Miss Ida Peterson is visiting relatives at
Plainheld
Carl Hansen of Grand Rapids, visited at
home Friday.
Miss Mary LaVigne and mother of Grand
Rapids, were in this vicinity Friday Miss
LaVigne began teaching in Dist No. on
Monday.
Mrs. James Knutson and son spent the
past week at the II. Smith home in Plainfield.
Peter LaBelle of Marshfield will spend the
winter with his grandparents Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Gallagher
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
SARATOGA

Mrs. S. Slattery and daughter Marguerite
OF Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. o. Ole and niece
of Arizona, visited at Mrs. Lena Hansen's
last week.
Mrs John Hill of Los Angeles, Cal, and
Mrs. A, Dahl land son OF Kilbourn were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Charles Laufer on Tuesday evening
entertained a party OF seven, aside
Misses Parrish, old acquaintance OF
his back in Grand Rapids, Wis. A
very pleasant hour was spent around
the table. The party was made up OF
the following: Miss Parrish, Misses
Bessie and Jessie Parrish, of Grand
Rapids, Miss Parrish, of Asotin, Miss
Leora Weber, of Wisconsin, Miss
Lille Ausman, and Mr.. Julian Zenier.
The young people all say that Mr..
Laufer gave them a good time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
SUBSCRIPTION sl.OO A YEAR in ADVANCE
Thursday, September 5 1907.

We wonder if that man was right
who said that Walter Wellman was
waiting for favorable elements, and
praying that they would not come
prior to September 9Th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
BIRON.

Little Lucille Demars has been quite i'll the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clausier have been
visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. Arch
Sheailer, of this berg.
Miss Della Fobart has been visiting at the
home of Mrs. Geo. Charmley several days
the past week
Mary Perch and Mrs. Baldin, of your city
visited at the home of Mrs. Joe Clappa.
Bertha Akey has returned from her visit
with her sister Nettie at Eau Claire.
Mr. and Mrs Joe Sweeney ATTENDED the
funeral of her father Mr.. Hamm, of Sigel.
Steve Snyder of this berg is building
new barn.
Mrs. John Possley attended the fair at
Marshfield last Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
For Sale

Three 81 Lots 55x112 feet each
near Lincoln Building. For particu-
lars call at REPORTER office. 8-8-6w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Wanted every parent to know that
Buster Brown Blue Ribbon Shoes are
the best that money can buy, every
pair guaranteed to wear. For sale
only at ]. T. SchumacherS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Shoes are but a side line at Schu-
macher's. Nothing but the best,
direct from the makers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Mrs. Julian Biron intends leaving
Saturday for an extended visit to her
old home, in Wisconsin. She has a
daughter in Merrill and a son and
brother in Appleton. Her son, Louis
BirOn spent a year or two in AsOtin
about six or seven years ago, and it is
with him that she will in all proba-
bility spend the winter. Friends of
Mrs. Biron hope she will have a
pleasant journey and visit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
WASHINGTON DOINGS
OF GRAND RAPIDS PEOPLE

From the Asotin, (Wash.) Sentinel
we take the following items which
will interest a number of REPORTER
readers.
l. n. Brazeau has come to Asotin
and as soon as he can get his store
room ready for going into, will open
up his stock of drugs. In the mean
time he is enjoying himself by getting
out hunting, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
JOHNSON=NASH WEDDING

James Nash, second son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. E. Nash, and Miss Maurine
Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Nels John
son, were married in Denver, Col, on
Monday September 2. The particu-
lars of the wedding are not known at
the present time.
The young people are both well and
intimately known by the people of
Grand Rapids and the REPORTER
JONES with their many friends in
congratulations.
Largest and most complete line of
mems women's and children's good
shoes in the city at Schumachers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Schumacher's shoes are the best,
get pair and be convinced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
The First National Bank
Grand RAPIDS, Wisconsin.

Savings deposited during September draw inter
est on January 1st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

THE REPORTER, LOO per year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
guests at NJ. P. Johnson's the past week.

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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-26
Proposes Convict Labor
For The Canal
Suggestion by H. S. Edwards to Be
Laid Before the President by Con-
tractor Oliver.

Washington, D. C.-Through w.
ton of the Panama Canal is likely to
be accepted, Harry Stilwell Edwards,
of Georgia, author, Vice President
of the National Republican League
and personal friend of President
Roosevelt, will submit to the Presi-
dent the suggestion that convict labor
be used to build the canal. He urges
that the President prevail upon Con-
gress to enact such legislation as will
authorize the States to lease their
felons to the canal contractors. He
thinks this plan would solve the la
Dor question and appease labor Or
CARNATIONS.
"The State of Georgia leases her
convicts," says Mr.. Edwards. Il
have a kinsman who gets 500 felons
annually and pays the State $252 a
year for the services of each man.
am sure Messrs. Oliver and Bangs
would jump at the opportunity to
get such labor, and believe they
. would pay more than $252 a year for
each man. 1t would rid the States
of an undesirable class of people"
Mr.. Edwards, who has lived in the
South all his life and understands the
negro, gives it as his opinion thai
Contractor Oliver will experience
trouble in getting negro laborers
enough to build the canal.
"The negroes may remain at Pana-
ma a few months" said he, "but
am sure a majority of them will re
turn to the States Immediately wher
they obtain money with which to pa,
their passage"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-26
Takes A Bride In His
Wooden Arms
Swain of GO Lacks Hands, but Signs
License to Marry Widow of a
Week

Providence, R. I-Accompanied by
his betrothed, who buried her hus-
band last week, George Francis
johnson, who has no hands, went to
the office the City Registrar today
and procured marriage license.
Johnson is sixty-six years old and
for the past twenty years has been !.
street peddler When he went to the
city hall he was equipped with a
portable counter, which he carries
by means of straps suspended from
his shoulders
When asked to sign his name he
poked out his left arm, on which was
wooden peg with knife and fork
attached Selling the pen, he dex-
terously inserted it between the
prongs of the fork and wrote his
name in legible hand.
He said his native. town was Al
gusta, Me. The woman gave her
age as forty-two
"Have you ever been married be
fore?" asked the clerk.
Eyes" she replied and burst int
tears, looking appealingly at John
son. The latter placed one of hi
wooden arms tenderly about her AM
l>sought to comfort her
81 buried my husband last Thurs
day, a week ago today" she SAT-
when her grief had subsidized.
They were granted the license an
went to clergyman, by whom the.
were married.
The woman's first husband and he
present one were fast friends.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-26
Long Live the King!

is the popular cry throughout Euro
pean countries; while in America, the
cry of the present day is Long live
DIR. Kings New Discovery, King Of
Throat and Lung Remedies" Of
which Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine, Truro,
Mass, says: at never fails to give
immediate relief and to quickly cure
a cough or cold" Mrs. Paine's opin-
ion is shared by a majority of the in
habitants of this country New Dis
covery cures weak lungs and sore
Threats after all other remedies have
failed: and for coughs and colds it's
he only sure cure. Guaranteed by
all druggists soc and SI.oo- Trial
bottle free.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-26
Oliver Bid Satisfactory

1t was decided at conference held
today by President Roosevelt, Sec
rotary Taft, Secretary Root and
Chairman Shonts that the Govern
ment would be justied in paying the
contractor a profit of 6.75 per cent.
on the actual cost for the completion
OF the canal This was the bid of
Oliver and Bangs. Before the con-
tract is awarded it will be determined
whether Oliver and Bangs can quail
fy financially, whether they can show
that they have or can control the
S., 900, 900 necessary, including the
$4,000, 900 bond required.
1t was decided that if the personal
records of Oliver and Bangs and
their business standing shall be
found to be all right they should be
awarded the contract. Macarthur,
Gillespie & Co., of New Jersey,
whose bid was I2.5 per cent. of the
cost of the construction, have re-
quested hearing by the Canal Com
mission to show why they should be
granted the contract
George Peirce, of Frankfort, Me-,
and New York, submitted a bid OF
zIo per cent, but as no certified
check was presented, his bid was moi
considered The fourth bid was pre-
scented by the North American
Dredging Company of Los Angelo.
Their 20 per cent. is so high that /
was not considered.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-26
GEN. LEE

Fame, read thy sacred scroll,
And tell me who,' / said
"Of all the laurel1ed dead,
The great in heart and soul,
Who served our human needs
With high heroic deeds,
And happier made orr earth
Through their examples worth;
Each leaving to his time
Something supreme, sublime
Something the world reveres
As sacred and august,
And to be held in trust
For man in future years;
Tell me. O Fame" I said,
."Of all these laurelled dead,
Who have the favors gained,
The loftiest heights attained,
And on their foreheads wear
The crowns thy hand placed there;
Who met, in peace or strife,
Duty with dauntless breast,
.And wore displayed on shield ar
CICSl,
The white flower of stainless life
.ANho of the crowned and noble
dead
Dost thou love best, 0 Fame?" sa
And Fame and Immortality
Replied to my insistent plea
Upon my soul, like living fame,
Fell from the stars that deathle
name
-Chas w. Hubper.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-26

The Cotton Exchange of Memphis
refused Jas. E. Caldwell, president of
the Cumberland Telephone Co, the
privilege to, explain the eompanys
side of the strikes Of the operators,
and took up. collection of s4oo for
1.-The girls.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-26

Doctor-I'll examine you carefully
for $1,000.
Weary Dreary-All right, an if
you find it, give me half.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-26

If your stomach IS disordered,
bowels irregular and y.r don't feel
swell, you need Prickl,. Ash Bitters-
It is very effective in removing this
condition.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-26

To telephone or telegraph
t Is always futile labor;
If you'd spread news just notify
Your wife to teleneigbor.-Puck
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-30
They Were Not Stolen But
Were Turned Into a Barn.
lot and Deserted.
CARED FOR BY A FARMER.
HIS PROPERTY-ONE OF THE
HORSES is SICK NEAR INDIAN
APOLlS.

After more than a weeks strenuous
search for two horses which he had
purchased at the union stock yards in
indianapolis, and which were started
toward Richmond in charge of lead
En-" Gus Taube, d local liveryman, has
found the animals. The driver was
locked in the Indianapolis police sta
ton on the charge of horse thieving,
but was released at Taube's solicita-
ton.
1t seems that the man placed in
charge of the animals to lead them
to Cambridge City, became very much
frightened when one of the horses be-
came i'll just a few miles east of
Indianapolis. Thinking that he would
probably be blamed for abusing the
horses by stock yards authorities, if
he returned them there, he drove
them into farmers barn lot and on
some pletext secured the farmer
promise to care for the animals I'M
til he returned to Indianapolis, and
secured the services Of a veterinary
The man returned to Indianapolis, but
did not secure the veterinary. Meth
er did he inform the stock yards sales
men, as to where the animals were,
nor take the time to notify the pur-
chaser, Mr.. Taube, that one of his
horses was sick.
The animals remained at the home
of the farmer for one week before the
drivers deception was discovered. In
the meantime the original owner and
Mr.. Taube were searching diligently
but with little success. The man was
arrested by the police in indianapolis
on information given to them, and
then he revealed the mystery of the
disappearance. One of the horses is
now in the possession of Taube, but
the other is still sick near Indianapo-
lis. They were to have been taken to
Cambridge City, originally.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-30
HARRIMAT! TALKS OF CRISIS.
Railroad Man Paints Rosy Picture OF
Future.

New York, Oct 3O.-''We have pass
ed through trying time. We have
seen the stucco front of character
flake away and disappear. We lave
seen false structures crumble. 1t has
been a great illumination and the les
son is that the sturdy methods OF the
forefathers are the best, the pursuit
of 'isms' chmeriCal. 1t is a bitter
lesson and my heart goes out to those
who have suffered, but good will come
of it all"
This is the way in which E. II. Har-
riman expressed himself in talking in
his office with reporter about the
recent financial crisis. He added:
Il think the storm has cleared. I
have seen many of them. Recovery
is matter of conjecture, so far as
time is concerned, but it always works
out eventually. | think the time is
not far distant when we shall look
back on this present stormy session,
consider the price of gilt-edged secur-
tiles and then wonder why we did not
pawn our watch chains and buy
stocks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-30
STATEWIDE PROHIBITION
WILL Be ASKED FOR
This Will Be the Anti-SaIoon
Leagues Next Move.
WILL ASK LEGISLATURE.

E. S. Shumaker, state superinten-
dent of the Anti-Saioon League, is
using statistics to encourage his work
ers throughout the state. To quote
him: of the 1.016 townships in In
diana 736 are now dry. In May, 1905
there were only SAT dry townships.
The dry population of Indiana two
years ago was $4,000; now 1t is L.
308, 900. There are now eight counties
without saloons, whereas two years
ago there were only two. There were
lately seven county seats without sa-
looms, but now there are twenty
three" Concerning the fight that the
anti-saloon forces will make in the
next Legislature, Mr.. Shumaker said:
Our next Legislative attempt of great
importance will be to secure a joint
resolution from the legislature OF an
amendment to the constitution provid-
ing for statewide prohibition"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-30
MENz|ES IS FOR BRYAN
He Has Climbed on NebraS-
kan's Band Wagon.

Indianapolis. Oct. 3O.-Maj. G.. V.
Menzies of Mt. Vernon, long time lead
er of the democracy of southern Indi.
ana can no longer be pointed out as a
stumbling block to- the complete SUI
premacy of the Bryan sentiment in In.
diana, for he climbed on the Nebras.
kans band wagon yesterday and said
he would do anything the Nebraskan
and his friends want done. In an
interview that he gave out here he
shows an inclination to lay aside hi.
past opposition to Bryan theories and
to pull with the crowd for a victory
at the polls next year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-30
Some Dissatisfaction Found
To Exist in the Base
ball World.
MEETING AT NEW YORK.
ASSOCIATION AND
EASTERN LEAGUE MAY UNITE
UNLESS THEY ARE GIVEN BET
TER PROTECTION.

New York. Oct. 3O.-Rumors of the
formation of a third major league, o.
trouble to be made by the American
association and the Eastern league,
two strongest of the minor leagues, un-
less they are given better protection
and the right to draft freely from the
clubs lower down in the classification;
rumors of protest from the Pacific
Coast league against the rule which
the clubs Of that league for the win
ter season, and rumors of a dozen 9th
er sensations marked the opening of
the annual meeting of the National as
sociation of professional baseball
leagues in this city Tuesday.
Practically nothing was accomplish
ed at the opening session, and after
two or three addresses, the secretary's
report and the appointment of couple
of committees the meeting was ad
iOurned until today, presumably for
discussion among the warning factions
with the idea of getting together on
the disputed points.
At the meeting President Powers an
nounced that the association was in eX-
celent shape and that the season had
been a successful one. He referred to
the rumors OF the formation of a third
major league, but stated that the ma
tional officers had no intimation of
such a plan and he did not believe
there was anything in it.
Speech by PuIiam.
Harry Pulliam, president of the Ma
tional league, who was present by in
vitatiOn, made brief speech, in which
he went over the present baseball stu
alton. He said he did not approve of
the players in the major leagues play
ing in California after the close of the
regular season and stated that the ma
tional league clubs had been notified
that their players must not be allowed
to do so.
Players on national league teams
who were now playing with the Pacific
coast teams had been notified to sever
their connection with the Pacific coast
league teams Immediately, on penalty
of being declared outlaws. He said he
was opposed to the farming of players
and the drafting Of major league clubs
of SO many men from minor league
teams.
Referring to the rumOr of the for
nation of a new major league, he said
that if the flag of disloyalty to the ma
tiOnal association was raised the loyal
leagues would be found sOlidly array
ed against it and any such effort
would be fought to finish.
The secretary's report showed that
there are thirty leagues affiliated with
the association. comprising 1o5 clubs,
representing 244 cities and 1900 play
ers.