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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

Briefly, the above is an outline
of the career of Mr.. Wipperman.
Back of the bare record. however. is
work enough to fill volumes. By those
who are familiar with the political
history of Wood County, it will be re-
called that Mr.. Wipperman was given
the nomination for the assembly by
the Republican party in 1894 merely
as compliment, it being considered
at that time an impOsslbility to elect
a republican i1 this county. He took
it, and from the moment he accepted
the nomination he determined to win,
aud it was found when the election
was over that he had defeated bis
opponent by a handsome majority.
This pliShment at the time was
considered wonder. but when the
time came to succeed himself, it was
demonstrated beyond peradventure of
doubt that he had changed the
political map of Wood County. 1t
was during this campaign that he was
called upon to make fight, that all
will remember. Singlehanded and
alone he worked night and day until
the victory was won. His conStitu-
ents will long remember his work.
In 1902 he was sent TO the State
Senate Here also he found a hard
battle awaiting him, and for nights
and days | e was compelled to work.
He was member of the committee
which prepared and reported the
present Railway Commission Law,
and his efforts there are we'll known.
The result is that the state of WiScOn-
sin has one of the best railway COM
missions in the country, and their
work is far reaching.
Only few of the faithful friends of
the Senator, however, know of the
inside work that was necessary to ac-
compliSh what was gained.
1t was during that bitter factiOnal
struggle in this state when anything
a Half-breed did was looked upon with
suspicion by the StalwartS, and vice
versa that the Railway Commission
was born. Mr. Wipperman recogniz-
ing the fact that no factional desire
could be forced down the throat of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
ENTHUSIASTIC
ABOUT MEXICO
DR.. ". S. Powell, Take Interest.
ingly About Mexico and its
Possibility.

DR.. w. S. Powell, recently returned
from Mexico where he was sent as an
inspector by the stockholders of the
Coliseo Rubber Plantation Co., is a
more enthusiastic rubber plantation
man than he was before he started on
this trip. In conversation with
him Thursday he stated many inter-
esting things about this country in
which he has been sojourning during
the past five weeks.
'lt took US six days to reach the
plantation of the Coliseo Company,
said Mr.. Powell, land we were well
repaid for the travel. We found the
Coliseo plantation busy as bee hive,
with its 120 workingmen, and it is a
conservitave estimated to say that
fully LOCO acres of this plantation
will have been cleared up and planted
before the close of the year. The
Coliseo property is the finest kind of
soil in this country for rubber raising.
There are many other plantations,
but few enjoy the natural advantages
enjoyed by this company, and the
work that has been done SO far is
gratifying to the stockholders.
When asked about the advantages
of that country for other agricultural
persuits he said:
'"The sandy lands, which are numer-
Gus, are fine for grazing, and make
excellent stock lands. The fruit
growing industry cannot be beaten,
and il is an actual fact that streams
running through this country are
damned up by wild lemons and oranges.
Bananas are raised only for home use
as the crop is to heavy. On the rub
Der plantations few are planted
solly for the shade they afford the
young rubber trees. but just as soon
as the latter are large enough to
shade themselves, the bananas are
cut away"
What of the shipping facilities?
''It is an actual fact that fruit can
be shipped cheaper from this point
than from California to Oregon, and
the growers in that section Of the
United States are preparing to ship
around this way because of the differ
ence in freight rates.
What are the chances for the small
investors?
''There is the one draw back at the
present time. Small tracts of land
cannot be purchased. In fact smaller
tracks than $1,000 acres cannot be
tour aed, but there is an effort being
made now, in which l am somewhat
interested, to secure the lands on
which l have options to the south
and adjoining the Coliseo Company's
property to the small investor, by cut
ting it up into 100 acre tracks. One
of these tracts of 100 acres, if the
proper attention is given to it, will
make the owners independent. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT
Mrs. Christ Brandt Passed Away
at Home in Kellner Thursday,

Mrs. Christ Brandt, a resident of the
town of Grant, for over forty years,
died at her home near Kellner We'd
nesday. Mrs. Brandt was born in Ger
many and was siXty-eight years old at
the time of her demise. She was the
mother of seven children, and was
highly respected by all her neighbors
and friends, and they will feel her
loss keenly.
Besides her husband deceased leaves
five daughters and two sons. Mes
DANES John Goldberg, of the town of
Grant, John Corner, of the town of
Rudolph, HI. Millstein, of this city,
Gust Schuman, of this city, and Louis
Miller, of the town of Grant: and
Messrs. Henry Brandt, of Milwaukee,
and Christ Brandt, of the town of
Grant.
The funeral services was held
from the family home Sunday after
noon at 1:30 O'Clock, and from the
German Lutheran church at Kellner
at 2 2o'clock, Rev. Krusche officiating.
Interment was made at the Kellner
cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
j. N. COMPTON WILL
BECOME TRUCK GROWER

In this issue of the REPORTER readers
were treated to description of the
south west territory from the pen of
j. NJ. Compton. Monday there
come to the editorial desk, copy of
the Corpus Christi Daily Caller, which
contains the following announcement:
Messrs. F. L. Ford, of Plainfield,
Iowa, and ]. NJ. Compton, of New
York City, have purchased the Price
so acres on the Shell road for which
they paid $4,000. Part of this farm
is already in cultivation, 80 acres
being in vegetables, grapes and fruit.
Messrs. Ford & Compton are young,
unmarried men and have come here
for business. They belong to that
class of American citizens who do
things, as their very appearance in
dicates. They have made splendid
investment, and THE CALLER wishes
them success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

robbed of between forty and fifty dol
lars in goods. 4 few weeks later ,.
n. Baum's Dept store was entered,
but no estimate could be made of the
value Of goods taken. About month
ago five hundred dollars worth of ci-
gars was taken from the Oftle-Stone-
dali Land Co S office. This was kept
quiet in the hopes that the thieves
might be more readily apprehended.
1t is rumored that sufficient evil
dence has been secured to convict not
only the ones who have been operat-
ing locally, but also the whole gang,
including merchants in the southern
part of the state, who have been act
ING as "fences." Further deyelope-
ments may be looked for in the near
future.
Five years ago the Fuller & Hath
away creamery of Marshtield was
broken into and quantity of butter
stolen. A man by the name Of Iron
ton and confederate by the name Of
Clark. were arrested at Stevens Point
and sent to Waupun. Baker, who
has been arrested as one Of the gang
that has operated 50 successfully in
this country for the past three years,
was known as Lance Ironton then.
This man who seems TO be the
leader of the gang, was found to have
concealed a large amount of stolen
goods under the floor of his shack in
Bethel. At the time Of Bakers ar
rest, Robert Quamen, who resides
with his grandparents at Bethel, and
Frank Barewolf, of Portage, were also
arrested At the preliminary trial
there was strong evidence brought
out against NJ. L. Ohmstead, the
Arpin well digger. He was arrested
this week at Stoughton. Quamen
and Barewolf have been released.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

time will establish law office at
Tulsa. | expect to specialize in the
law pertaining to the oil business.
The field is replete with opportunities
and the knowledge ] have gained DUR
ing the past two years will be valu-
able to me in the special branch of
law | have chosen. | am negotiating
at the present time for residence
lots upon which to build home, and
when that is completed will move my
family into it. Just how long that
will be cannot say, but it may take
a year or more. | have business in=
terests here which will have to be
closed, and that also will take some
time. Until my property interests in
Wood County are disposed of | shall
maintain an office in this city, ard
during my absence my son, Richard,
will be in charge of it, At present it
is impossible to rent suitable home
at Tulsa. Every available building is
occupied and tenants do not dare to
leave their premises unoecupied for
even short space of time for fear
someone would move into the build
ing in their absence. Building ma
terial and labor are exceedingly high
in price, and the only way to obtain a
home is to build one. Iknow of no city
where the opportunities to embark in
all kinds of professional as we'll as
commercial pursuits are any better. "
Herman c. Wipperman was born in
| 1853 in the town of Moselle, Sheboy-
gan county, Wis, and was reared
there on his fathers farm, He re-
ceived common school education,
and after leaving school learned the
carpenters trade. In 1873 he removed
| from the place of his birth to the
city of Chiffon, Calumet county,
where together with his brother he
| conducted furniture business until
1886, at which time he took up the
study of law in the law office Of A. A.
Nugent, in Chiffon. In 1888 he en-
| tered the law school of the University
of Wisconsin and graduated with the
class of 1889. He practiced law in the
city of Chiffon until August, 1891,
when he removed to Grand Rapids.
He held the Office of city attorney
| from 1893 to 1895 and was twice
elected mayor of Grand Rapids. In
1894 he was elected member of the
assembly from Wood county and in
1896 was reelected. In 1900 he was
elected district attorney for Wood
county, and in 1902 was elected state
senator, receiving 1928 votes against
1876 votes for Edward Lynch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
OPERATIONS
FAR REACHING
Gang OF Burgulars Have Had
Agents in Southern Part OF the
State.

The REPORTER gave an account
of tile roundup Of system
attic gang of burglars, who have oper
ated extensively in this section of the
state. Sheriff Weleh and District
Attorney Andrews have worked eau
tionsIy on this case and it appears
now that the chain of evidence has
been completely forged.
Perhaps as good an account of the
operations OF this gang, which is
thought to include merchants Of re-
pute in more than one city OF this
state, is given by the REPORTERS S
Pittsyille correspondent as follows:
The arrest. on the arrival OF the
morning train, here last Thursday, Of
a young man named Baker and two
Youthful companions, may prove the
solution Of the numerous burgIaries
that have taken place in our city dur
ing the past year or two. ,. \.
Baum who was the last victim, (hiS
creamery having been broken into,
and about forty dollars worth OF but
ter taken) secured the services OF d
detective who had been working on
the case for several days. 1t appears
that he secured sufficient evidence in
connection with the burgularieS OF our
city, and several surrounding towns,
to indicate that Baker was one of the
parties connected with them.
Baker has been living alone in a
lonely shack in the town Of Richtield.
The detective by means known only
to those of the ''sleuth persuasion
succeeded in staying with him one
night: when he dug up enough evil
dence to warrant his arrest. Baker
accompanied by a young boy had left
his home for u trip TO MOrrisonville,
where it was supposed they had gone
TO get rid of some OF their lutte. AT
ter they left here close watch was
kept on their movements, and ar
rangmentS were made for their appre-
hension, on their return TO Wood Co.
Whether the other young man who
returned with them is a pal, or as
he claims an innocent person, is yet
to be determined.
They were taken to Uhe ''lockup,'
on their arrival here, by Deputy
Sheriff Ludewig, pending the arrival
of the officers with the warrants and
were placed in jail that afternoon, at
Grand Rapids awaiting examination.
The surface evidence indicates that
an organized band, has been operating
in the surrounding country for some
time past Among the different bur
gularies committed here are the fol
lowing:
Sept 1905 Pittsville Hardware Co. :
store broken into and about one hun
dred dollars worth of goods taken
Later on A. Y. AuStin'S jeWelry shop
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
OVER RUNS ONLY $476
The Weinberg Construction Co.
bid Was for S13,I48 Only.

The REPORTER in its account of the
letting of the Wood County Normal
school contracts misquoted uninten-
tionally the amount of the bids
According to the figures published
the appropriation was over run about
S2,476. The fact is, however, that the
bid for the construction work should
have been $13, l48, or $1,000 less than
the amount stated. This will make
the over run only S476, or mere
trifle.
We understand that the contracts
have all been signed, and the bonds
properly executed, and it is the inten-
tion TO start the construction work
Just as soon as the weather will per-
nit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
VOLUME so, NUMBER -

signaled the engineer to stop, but by
time the tlagman who was of the
same side of the car, arrived at his
side, he was dead. Death, in fact,
was instantaneous.
Simpson was about twenty-one
years old, and had been employed
only three weeks by the company. He
was cheerful and industrious fellow
and is spoken of very highly by Agent
Hill and those with whom he worked.
His home is in Dexter, and he was
planning on going home to spend Sun
day. The remains were taken to the
parlors of j. r. Ragan,
where they were prepared for ship
ment to Dexter, Saturday.
Immediately after the accident
Justice Keyes was called and coro-
ner's jury impanneled. The remains
were viewed and the premises in
spected for any clew that would lead
to an explanation of just how he met
death, and an adjournment taken
until two O'Clock Saturday afternoon
whenthe verdict of accidental death
was rendered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
WILL MOVE
TO THE SOUTH
Ex-senator Wipperman Will
Practice Law at Tulsa. |. T.

sit is not the easiest thing in the
world to dispose of your home and &C
TO far off country, and leave behind
all the friends one has made in years,
said Ex-senator Wipperman to a
REPORTER representative recently.
"For years past | have been closely
identified with the business, social
and political life of Grand Rapids and
Wood County, and it seems a great
deal like leaving the earth to tear
myself away from the things that the
heart most cherishes. And yet, one
must 90 where he can make the best
use of his life and accomplish the
greatest amount of good, not only for
himself. but for his family also. This
and this alone prompts me to leave
Grand Rapids and my friends in Wis
consin for my new location in Tulsa,
Indian Territory"
Senator, what message can we
give the people in this county," was
asked
II scarcely know how to answer, or
what to say to you" And as he re-
lapsed into thought the stiffness
in the Senator's office was eloquent, in
its silence as the writer waited for
him to speak.
''Of course, | have made a large
number of friends in Tulsa, my pros
pective home, but while that may
compensate in a measure it can not
make up for the loss of the associa-
tion with loyal friends | must leave
behind and the support [ have had
from those with whom / have been
associated for so many years in Grand
Rapids and Wood County"
"When do you expect to leave,
SENATOR" asked the representative.
II will probably go south again in
two or three weeks, and in course of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

The firm of Jacobson & DeGuere Ct
this city have closed a contract with
the city of Ashland for plans aud
specification for a Hydro Electric
Power & Lighting plant. to he located
on the White river. 1t is understood
that this new plant is to be "a muni-
cipal plant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

Eyes there are great possibilities in
Mexico, and few years will see this
country famous for its excellent fruit
and rubber as well as sugar. | have
great faith as result of what | have
SEEM
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
GEO. M0ULT0N STRUCK
BY FALLING ROCK

George Moulton, the well known
ing rock for the foundation walls of
the new Witter home on Third street,
was struck by falling rock, and
sustained thereby, a bad cut in the
head. While the blow was a painful
one, Mr.. Moulton will not be laid up.
George says, she didn't mind the ones
he lodged, but this one was a little
to rapid for him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
MUST MOVE TRACK
OR PAY FOR LAND

r. M. Williams, by his attorney,
Henry E. Fitch, has commenced pro-
ceedings to compel the e. M. & st. ?.
Railroad Co. to vacate or compensate
him for the use of his lots on Market
street on which the company has been
operating switch track.
The railway right-of-way at this
point is only twenty feet wide-ten
feet on each side of the center of the
main track-which leaves no room for
a switch except by using Mr.. Will
liams land for the purpose. This the
railroad company has had the use of
for several years without paying for
the privilege. Mr.. Williams feels that
he is entitled to compensation and
makes demand on the railroad to do
one of two things, pay rent or get
out.-Wood County Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

L. e. Colvin. of Marshfield, was
business and social caller in this city
Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

The many warm and sunny days
that we have been favored with re-
Gently is fast putting an end to the
work in the woods. While lumber
men report a fairly good amount OF
snow in the woods where it has the
protection of the trees, the spring
fever is getting hold of the workmen,
and they are beginning to long for the
cities. This is sure indication that
the work will be suspended soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

WANTED-A competent girl for gen
eral house work Mrs. G. w. Davis.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-17
Relieve Your Heart

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the poisonous waste products that accumu.
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The chief Of these poisons IS uric acid. Be.
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NAVAL these undeniable facts in mind
WHn you see the folly Of using diei tails.
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DR.. E. C. Scott has demonstrated il to be
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a Free Book of 81 pages by DR.. E. C..
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-17
Real Estate Changes

Three million three hundred
seventy-one thousand five hum
dred and thirty eight dollars is
the value of real estate that
has been transferred in Harri-
son county during the year
1906, as shown by deeds re-
corded by H. I. Harvey, retir-
ing county recorder.
March is always the leader in
land deals and during the year
there were deeds representing
a value Of 81, 112,130 filed for
record during that month.
In the first month of last
year $276,698 was the amount.
In February $5o4,126. In
April s262, 1886. In May ST.
SIG. In June $167, 697. In
July $192,432. In August
$99, 434. In September $174,-
637. In October $76,354. In
November $97,555. In Decem-
Der 1926, O62.
During the year there were
1893 deeds transferred. In
January 81, February 1873,
March 271, April rs, May AZ,
June 60, July a., August SO,
September &c, October Sc, No
vember 81, December 70.
Instruments, including war
ranty deeds, quit claims, mort
cages, ETC., total 4,193. In
January there were filed 381,
February 643, March 874, April
354, May 253, June 232, July
LIZ, August 2s6, September
227, October ZIG, November
293, December 286.
Fees for recording instru-
ments amounted to $1568.4O,
charged to the respective
months as: $273.5O, 1867,
$541.sO, 1924, $154.3O, $131.lO,
$117.30, $134.2O, $164.3O, 1854
30, $159.40, $685. Observer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-17
eAarozrA
Bears the a The Kind You Have Always Bougti
's; !; . lznz':zz;s;z:;:|,@;:l * :

The Farmers sale in this city
Saturday, conducted by Neu-
find & Son at their barn, was
one of the most successful sales
of the kind ever held here.
There We're a large number of
horses and other stock offered
and everything sold readily and
at a good price. A large crowd
of farmers were present and all
expressed themselves as pleased
at the fact that Messrs Neufnd
& Son had inaygurated these
sales again this season. TIE
next sale will be Saturday, Jan-
uary 26th.
S. S. Elliott, of Council Bluffs,
was in the Valley on business
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. VanSlyke
of Dunlap, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcclure
over Sunday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-01-17
Benevolences in 1906

The total amount contributed
by citizens of the United States
for philanthropic purposes dur
ing 1906 falls far below the re-
cord ofso.ne other years. Those
who look for a progressive an
nual increase in charity contri-
buttons must be disappointed.
During the last year a total of
$51, 280,294 in large contribu-
tions was given to educational