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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

The editor who can please every
one is not suited for this earth, but
entitled to wings. Human nature
is so constituted that some of our
readers would like to have US feed
them on scandal; some would like to
have US tell the unvarnished truth
about them, while others would kill
US if we did. 1t is comforting
thought TO the editor TO know that the
Lord himself did not please every one
while on earth. We labor hard to en-
tertain and please our subscribers but
that We should occasionally fail is to
be expected, but you will always find
US willing to be forgiven.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
Arthur Y0uker.

The residents of our village received
a shock on Friday when the report
was circulated that Arthur Youker
was dead.
Only the day previous he was seen
on the street apparently in his usual
health accosting neighbors and friends
in his friendly, genial way. He was
taken Ill with pneumonia 10 the night
and before noon on Friday, Oct. 18th.
he passed from life unto death, lack
ing but six days of completing his
eightieth year.
Arthur Youker was born in the
township of Augusta, County of
Granville, Province of Ontario, Can
ada, Nov. 2lst., 1927. At the age of
twenty one years he came to Wiscon-
sin and after few years located on a
farm in the town of Portland, which
for many years was his home.
On January IA, 1870 he was united
in marriage to Miss Margaret Scott
Sherwood in Canada Two children
were born to them, Henry S., who re-
sides in Grand Rapids, Wis, and Flor
ence, who died in infancy, the wife
and mother passed away Jan. q, 1877.
On March IA, 1878, he contracted a
second marriage with Miss Amanda
Harger of the town of Elba, Dodge |
Co, who survives him.
In the fall of 1890 he removed with |
his family to this village, where he
has since resided, and where he was
held in highest esteem by his neigh |
bors and friends.
Besides his widow and son, three |
brothers and three sisters are mourn
ing his departure, Rev. Alex Youker |
of Chicago. Rev. David Youker of |
Iowa, Robert Youker also of
Iowa, Mrs. Jacob Daum of this city,
Eliza Youker and Mrs. Ellen Tucker
of Ontario, Canada.
Mr.. Youker was man of strong
personality, forceful and energetic. A
man of advanced ideas on all leading
subjects, he kept himself fully abreast
Of the times on all the important
questions of the day. 1t was pleasure
to converse with him, as his mind was
filed with "reminiscences of his past
life, and the events national and state,
which he had been converSant with
In politics he was republican hay-
ing been life long advocate of the
principles of that party. While not
an adherent Of any church, yet he
was firm believer in the guidance of
IN over ruling power, and to every
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

Young people should acquire the
habit of correct speaking and writing,
and abandon as early as possible any
use of slang words and phrases. The
longer you put this off, the more diff
cult the requirement Of correct lam
guage will be; and if the golden age
of youth, the proper season for the
acquisition of language, be passed in
its abuse, the unfortunate victim will
most probably be doomed to talk Slaug
for life. You have merely to use the
language which you read, instead of
the slang you hear to form taste in
agreement with the speakers and poets
in the country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
MONEY MATTERS
NEARLY NORMAL

A rapid and substantial improve
ment in money matters is reported
from all directions.
The clearing house checks issued in
the large cities have circulated freely
in the smaller towns as we'll as where
issued and in as much as they are
practically as strong as the govern
ment they made a good substitute for
currency during the time of the short
age. Nearly hundred million
dollars in gold has been imported
from Europe by the banks. This,
with the large amount of new q. S.
bank notes being issued is rapidly re-
lieving the shortage. Gold is being
shipped to Minnesota and the Dakotas
to pay for the wheat crops, and south
to move the cotton crops. This
money will soon find it's way back
into the banks and business channels
and the currency shortage will be a
thing of the past
The people have been sensible and
left their money in the banks where
it could be used in general business,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
HEMLOCK LUMBER
DEALERS TO MEET

There will be a mass meeting of
hemlock lumber manufacturers from
all parts of the country at the Hotel
Pister on Tuesday, Dec. for the
purpose of canvssing the business out
look in the hamlock lumber trade.
George H. Chapman, Eau Claire, Wis,
presided at meeting of representa-
tive lumber manufacturers in Chi
cago recently at which the mass meet
ing was called.
The meeting will take up the i'm
portant task of considering the state
of the market for hemlock lumber
and the financial situation generally.
1t is expected that steps will be taken
for the adoption of such measures as
shall contribute as far as possible to
the amelioration of present conditions
in the trade.
The interests Of labor as well as
capital will be considered in any
action that is taken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

and commercial advantages. The
typical manufacturing towns are to
be found in New England, in fact the
Connecticut river may be said to be
lined with them. 1t is inYigorating to
the mind. as we'll as to the sight, to
travel through these towns, which
justly may be termed 'bee hives of in
dustry." An air of thrift and enter
prise is everywhere displayed. The
propritors of the industrial institu-
tions. the tradesmen, the artisans
and other citizens exhibit every out
ward indication of that contentment
and happiness which arise from a pros
porous condition.
There is reason for this-a social
as we'll as business reason. First,
the presence of workshops and fac
tories in the midst Of community is
in itself source Of activity. These
institutions drawing to them daily
their scores and their hundreds of
workmen, bring life and activity, not
for week, or a month. put as long
as they are in operation. But in towns
purely commercial, or in lazy, seaport
towns where the bulk of the male por-
tion Of the population is at sea, there
is too perceptible lack of life and
animation. This can be better OBJ
served than described. But to one
standing in a manufacturing town at
the morning hour, at noon, or at night,
when the workmen are vending their
ways to and from work, there need be
little said to prove whence the vitality
of the town arises.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
MANUFACTURES.

You may take the dullest and most
prosaic town and erect within its
borders busy, thriving manufacturing
institution, where large numbers of
workman are employed, and a anew
life is at once impaired to the place.
The dull monotcny of the past gives
way to the sound of the steam whistle
and the clangor Of the shop. The
streets no longer look deserted. Peo-
pie move with an active restlessness
in strange contrast to the times when
no manufacturing was carried on in
their midst. The iiveliest towns that
we have in this country are those
wholly devoted to manufacturing.
The drearest towns, where dry-rot is
visible on every hand, are those where
in no workshops are to de found.
Manufacturing towns are not only
more active, but as a rule they are
prosperous, as we'll as being far more
enterprising and affording better social
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
POOR FARMS GOOD SHOWING
Report to the County Board
Shows Seventeen minated.

The report Of the Poor Farm COM
mittee TO the county board last week.
is interesting and shows that there
has been seventeen inmates in the
county Institution during the year
ending Nov. Is, 1907. During the
same period two deaths have occurred,
leaving at the present time fifteen
inmates.
The charges for the different cities
aud towns for care of inmates during
the past year are as follows:
Grand Rapids U inmates 1921. As
Grand Rapids town z inmates) 145. 96
Remington town Il lnmate) 121.9l
Rudolph town Il inmGte) 12l.91
The total expense for running the
farm during the past year was 1899.
45. DeductIng from this S2l9.5S for
produce sold from the farm the ex-
pense is reduced to sl679.S7, or an
average expense of 1874 cents per day
for each inmate.
The committee reports that there
is now on hand provisions and sup
plies aggregating fully S2,O57.OO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
MEEHAN

Walter Clussman was Stevens Point
caller one day last week;
B. S. Fox and son Olin were visitors at
Stevens Point on Monday of last week.
Arthur and Grin Clendenning were bust
ness callers at Stevens Point, on Tuesday of
last week.
Eugene Clendenning made trip to Grand
Rapids one day last week.
NJ. H. Munger was a caller at Stevens
Point on Wednesday of last week
Matt Hemm1s was a visitor at Stevens
Point on Wednesday of last week
MI. Sprung OF Plover called at Matt Hem
miss on Wednesday of last week and took a
load of hay to his brother Theodore at
Biron.
Mrs Jos. Slidzinski and daughter Frances
were Plover callers one day last week.
John Hemmis is now working at Biron
Pete Hemmis hauled load OF wood to
Plover one day last week.
Mrs Pike and daughters, Myrtle and
Minnie returned last week from Adams
County.
Matt Hemmis was at Plover on Thursday
of last week.
Wallace Slack was Stevens Point visitor
one day last week.
walter . ssman made business trip to
Port Edwards Friday last.
S. E. Warner was a business caller at
Plover on Friday last.
Grin Clendenning cut wood for NJ H. Mum
ger one day last week.
from E. NJ. Cops, and stored his potatoes
last week.
Jake Hennig Of Plover was a visitor at
Meehan. last Friday.
A. Myers OF Stevens Point was seen on our
streets one day last week.
Matt Hemmis and son Pete were Stevens
Point callers on Friday of last week.
Miss Anna Hoffman visited her sister and
family at Plover over Sunday.
Mike Hemmfs worked at Biron a few days
last week.
NJ H. Munger left Saturday for Plainfield,
where he will visit his daughter, Mrs wm
Burrows and family couple weeks.
]. A. Richardson our new presiding elder
arrived here Saturday and our minis
ter for this year came Sunday morning, and
quarterly services were held, MT. Richard
son remaining until Thursday.
Mrs. C. Cradle is on the sick list this week
Chas Slack and family of Plover visited
relatives here over Sunday.
George Warner was a Plover caller on
Friday of last week.
Arthur Clendenning was a Biron caller
Saturday.
Owing to the bad weather last week the
party stated was not held until this week
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Fox spent Sunday at E.
L. Baileys.
Miss Ida Slack who is working at the Dem
mis- Parks home spent Sunday at home.
Miss Addie Parks who is teaching at
Keene, spent Saturday and Sunday at her
home here.
Miss Kate Green who is working for her
sister Mrs. A. Sweeney of Biron, spent few
days at home last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

man he gave his just dues. He was
man of influence for good and the
Oetterment of mankind in the COM
munities in which he lived, and in
his sudden demise the village has lost
a good and useful citizen.
Funeral services were held Monday
morning at IL O'Clock in the NJ. E.
church Rev. L. Fl. Cadman officiating
ana the remains were inferred in the
family lot in the Washington GENE
terry at Portiand.-The Waterloo,
wis., Journal.
Note:-DeceaSed was the father of
Prof. FL. S Youker, superintendent
of the Grand Rapids city schools.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
WOMEN'S WOES.
Grand Rapids Women are Finding Relief at
Last,

Grand Rapids Women are Finding Relief at
1t does seem that women have more
than fair share OF the aches and
pains that affiict humanity, they must
keep up" must attend to duties in
spite of constantly aching backs, or
headaches, dizzy spells, bearing-down
pains; they must stoop over, when to
stoop means torture. They must walk
and bend and work with racking pains
and many aches from kidney ills.
Kidneys cause more suffering than
any other organ Of the body. Keep
the kidneys well and health is easily
maintained. Read Of a remedy for
kidneys only that helps and cures the
kidneys and is endorsed by people you
know.
Mrs. John Hutchinson, living at 592
Second ST., north, Grand Rapids, Wis,
says: ~ was we'll satisfied with the
results that followed the use of Doan's
Kidney Pills in my case. For some
time 1 suffered with headaches, pains
across my loins and frequent head
aches. had no strength or ambition
and felt tired and languid all the time.
My kidney Secretions were highly
colored, and deposited a heavy sedi-
ment. A friend advised me to try
Doan's Kidney Pills and l procured a
box. They regulated the action of
the kidneys, strengthened my back
and l felt better in every way in a
short time.''
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
The First National Bank
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.

punctuators,an and read more under
standingly, and obtain practical
knowledge Of geography in almost
half the time it requires others. The
newspaper is decidedly an important
factor in modern life This will not
be disputed by any one who has taken
the trouble to investigate the matter
for himself,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

If every business man in our town
system it would be a blessing to US
all. If we all had to pay cash we
would learn to live within our means.
1t would save business men the ex-
pence of bookkeeperS and the loss of
bad debts all of which some one has
to pay for. If our town could grad
ually work into strickly cash system
it would be better for us all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
Favell- Pelow.

Monday evening Miss Maude Favell,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Favell,
was united in marriage to Charles A.
PelOw, Rev. Richard Evans of the
Methodist church performing the
service. Both young people are well
known in Pittsville where the bride
formerly resided. and the groom is
now engaged in the barber business.
They expect to go to housekeeping in
that city Immediately, where they
will be at home to their many friends.
The REPORTER unites with their
many friends in congratulations and
best wishes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

The Christmas shoppers should bear
in mind that there is going to be an
unusually heavy holiday trade this
year, and that the latter day rush is
bound to result in less attention. We
do not mean that the merchants and
their employees will be any less court
eous, but the demands upon them
viii be such that it will be impossible
to give all as prompt and much time.
as will be given them if they attend
to their shopping early. There will
be an unusual rush this season, and
already the indications are apparent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

and the banks have shown themselves
to be strong and worthy of confidence.
Altogether the situation is very en-
couraging and especially SO as regards
Grand Rapids and Vicinity. Business
has been good here all the time and
all we know about the recent strin-
gency is what we read In the papers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat OF the, disease. Catarrh is
a blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
and mucous surfaces. Hairs Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this country
for years and is regular prescription. 1t is
composed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c,
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

Miss Ida G. Hammer, secretary of
the local lodge of the Mystic Workers,
is in receipt of an order for $1,000
payable to n. ]. Boucher, of Alma
Gordo, New Mexico, as the beneficiary
of Edward ]. Boucher, deceased.
This is prompt and valuable settle
ment and speaks well for the order.l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
Thursday, November % 1907.

Next to the wife beater comes the
horse beaten and it is to be regretted
we have one or two in this community.
A horse is the most noble and faith
full of animals and the man who would
abuse his horse has something lacking
in his manhood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
Ask for Particulars

If you are not familiar with the rules and ad-
vantages of our Savings Bank Department, we
would be pleased to have you call write for
particulars
A savings account is the best method yet de-
vised for the accumulation of money and our large
capital and careful methods assure absolute safe
ty. 1t requires but one dollar to start.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

An experienced teacher says that
pupils who have access to newspapers
at home, when compared with those
who do not, are better readers, better
spoilers, better grammarianS. better
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28
Boys! Girls!
$500 FOR YOU

Send your name and address, and l will
send you 16 ounces Toxic Royal Sweets,
Perfume, sell it at SOC per ounce, or &c per
half ounce, send me $500 and keep $500 for
your trouble. I'll trust you" Address.
Francis j Pomeroy, 61S Island Ave. Mflwau-
kee, Wis. 10-31-4t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-11-28

Bring us your job work.
Sharp County record., 1907-05-24

In DISTRICT NO. 80, lew miles
west Of this place, Saturday the
electors voted for the full tax Of
seven mills for school purposes,
and John Dial and J. G. Dunnigan
were elected directors.
We want those who are want.
ing to buy Baseball Goods to
know that we have the best LIE
of balls, masks, gloves, bats,
etc., in town.
w. A. Edwards.
George R. Hall and Ben N.
Yates, commissioners for the
bridge over Spring river at Will
ford, have advertised that or,
Monday, June 10, they will re.
ceive bids for the construction Of
the bridge.
w. P. Williams and family
moved to their farm in Davidson
township last week. We under
stand that Mr.. Williams will
build a residence here and move
back by the time the next torn of
school opens.
Joe B. Judkins, the we'll known
attorney of Black Rock, was here
day or two the latter part Of
last week looking after some
business matters. Attorney Jud-
kins seems not to grow older as
the years slip by.
j. F. Wiles, a Sharp county
boy, who has been teaching in
the Mountain Home College,
orders his address changed to
Memphis, Tenn, where he il
keeping books for the Memphis
Bottling G. Mfg. Co.
Jeff Doyle, who has recently
closed a term Of school neal
Walnut Ridge, is spending th'
week here among friends, befori
going to his home at Strawberry
He renewed his subscription tt
the Record Tuesday
Scott r, Welch of Lave Creel
township, secretary Of the Farm
ers' Telephone Company, was q
visitor to town one day this week
He informed US that his company
is making arrangements to buil(
a line into Evening Shade,
We understand that the saw
mill plant owned by Freeman
Jones, which has been located
two or three miles west Of towl
the past few months, will b,
moved to Lunenburg, Izar(
county, next week by Mr., Jones
Sharp County record., 1907-05-24

UllmOn McCOrd lett the hrst
part of the week for Center, where
he will hold a position in Alex.
Paden's store.
DR.. H. w. Brown came up
from Batesville one day this
week to look after some business
interests in this section.
Col. and Mrs. Sam H. David
son went to Hardy Thursday,
where they will remain several
days with relatives and friends.
An infant was stillborn to Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Young, who live
west Of town few miles, last
Friday. They have the sympathy
Of their friends.
Edward Gustin, prominent
ranchman Of Lander, Wyoming,
was in Evening Shade a day or
two the latter part of last week
looking after some matters of
business.
A meeting Of the Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons has been
called for Friday, the 31st day of
May, at which time there will be
be several degrees conferred, it
is expected.
..sThe bill annexing a part of
independence county to Sharp,
after passing the lower house of
the general assembly, was not
called up in the senate and died
on the calendar.
We learn that Prof. j. G.. AL
bright has been employed to head
the faculty of the Cave City High
School another term. Prof. AL
bright is a very fine teacher, and
very fine man as well.
John r. Metcalf, the popular
roller mill man, last Tuesday
bought 100 bushels Of wheat
from Peter Hansen Of Lave Creek
township, paying $780, Read
his advertisement in this paper.
The school meeting at Cave
City Saturday resulted in the
selection Of G. W. Brewer as
director and the voting Of a tax
Of seven mills, five for teachers
wages and two for building pur-
poses.
Quite a number Of young
people from this place were a
Hickory Flat last Sunday, where
the Baptist denomination held its
foot-washing service, A large
crowd from different sections
was in attendance,
Sharp County record., 1907-05-24
Notice For Publication.
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark, /
MAY 10, 1907.

Notice Is hereby given that Benjamin p. Shirley
OF Evening Shade, Ark, has filed notice of hIa In.
.eh''on to make final Five Year proof In support of
ms claim VIA Homestead Entry No, 2375O, made
Dec o. lSON' for the southeast quarter southeast,
puar'cr' section %, township 10, north. range 0
west ahd that said proof viii be made before the
judge OF SHARP County at Evening Shade, Ark,
on July 10, 1901 '"'
lie names the following witnesses to prove hh
continuous residence upon and cultivation of The
land vsl ''''
ISAIAH Wright, Milton Wright, Robert Kent.
VI H. Matheny' all OF Masvc, Ark.
H. II, Myorp, Replaler.