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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
and Regulations is hereby amended
to read as follows:

and Regulations is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 418. Private mailing cards
{fpost cards'') in the domestic mails
must conform to the following con.
ditions:
a. A "post card" must be an un-
folded piece of cardboard not ex-
ceeding 9 by Ia centimeters (approxi-
mately GIG by GIG inches) nor less
than by 10 centimeters (approxi-
mately 2 "a by inches.)
b. 1t must i'm form and i'm the
quality and weight of paper be sub
stantially like the Government postal
card.
C. 1t may be of any color not
interfering with a legible address and
postmark.
d. 1t may or may not, at the option
of the sender, bear near the top of
the face the words "Post Card"
e. The face of the card may be
divided by a vertical line; the left
half to be used for a message, etc.,
but that to the right for the address
only.
f. Very thin sheets of paper may
be attached to the card, and then
only on condition that they complete
adhere thereto. Such sheets may
bear both writing and printing.
g. Advertisements and illustra-
tions may appear on the back of the
card and on the left half CT the face.
2. Cards, without cover, conform
ing to the foregoing conditions are
transmissable in the domestic mails
Including the possessions of the
United States) and to Cuba. Canada,
Mexico, the Republic of Panama, and
the United States postal agency at
Shanghai, China, at the postage rate
of l cent each.
g. When post cards are prepared
by printers and stationers for sale, it
is desirable that they bear in the up
per rigut-hand corner of the face an
oblong diagram containing the words
''Place postage stamp here" and at
the bottom of the space to the right
of the vertical dividing line, the
words ''This space for the address. :"
a. Cards which do not conform to
the condition prescribed by these
regulations are, when sent in the
mails, chargeable with postage ac-
cording to the character Of the mes
sage-at the letter rate, If wholly or
partly in writing, or at the third-class
rate, if entirely in print.
5. Cards bearing particles of glass,
metal, mica, sand, tinsel, or other
similar substances, are UNAVAILABLE,
except when enclosed in envelopes.
GEO. B. CORTELYOU,
Post M q Stpr General
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES
Grand Rapids Shipping Facilities
Better For Business Than
WauSau.

The August Ktckbusch Company of
this city have decided to again broad
en- it's interests and will have dis
tributing branch at Grand Rapids.
This will mean an increase to the
valuation of the Grand Rapids mer-
camille interests of several thousands
of dollars.
AS soon as the weather permits, the
erection of a building will be COM
lueuCtu. L uio LuIiulLs Mil uut bC i'll
expensive or elaborate affair, but a
good substantial warehouse and office
for the branch establishment of the
firm.
The principal object in this branch
distributing station is the advantage
Grand Rapids has in the way of ship
ping facilities. With four railroads
entering the city, the advantage as a
shipping point is easily seen.
William Gross will be manager of
well known in the commercial world
as capable business man. He was
senior member of the mercantile firm
of the GrosS-Lyons company of Grand
Rapids which recently sold out. Sat-
urday he closed heavy deal where
by he came into possession of block
of stock in the company.
Another departure of the company
is that Mr.. Gross will not only be man
ager of the new branch at Grand
Rapids, but will have charge of the
entire business of the company south
Of Wausau. George Warren, who re-
Gently sold out his mercantile bust
ness to w. B. Sherman, has taken a
position with the company and will
have entire charge of the business
north of WauSau. He made his first
trip Tuesday. visiting merrill and
Tomahaw k.-WauSau Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
BABCOCK

F. w. Merrill spent Saturday visiting
friends in Nekoosa.
Frank Desper returned Sunday from New
Mexico where he has been working through
the winter. He expects to return again in a
short time.
There are several cases of the measles in
town. They have not, at yet, developed into
very serious cases.
Mrs. Elmer Ward, Mrs. Sam Griffith and
Mrs. Chas Porter went to Milwaukee last
week as delegates to the Woodmen's Circle
Mrs. Chas. Porter and Mrs Griffith returned
last Thursday but Mrs. Ward remained for
few days visit with old friends.
Mrs. August Miller, and son Edwin went
10 Milwaukee last Thursday to visit with her
daughters for a short time. They returned
Tuesday night.
p. +. Ward went to Mauston Saturday to
spend Sunday with old friends. He returned
Monday with his wife.
The dredge men were in town Saturday
and Sunday. They report satisfactory pro-
gress, and expect to start digging the ditch
about the 1st of April.
Mesdames George Ward and Merritt Ward
and Miss Myrtle Bowker went up to Dexter
vile Monday to attend the funeral OF Orval
Simpson.
George Ward returned the tax books to the
County Treasurer Monday.
w. F. Noltner went to Minneapolis last
week as a delegate to the Woodmen of the
Worlds Convention.
There is rumor that We are to lose our
barber again Mr. Gage is thinking OF going
10 Tomah as there is good opening there.
Miss Celia McKeown went TO PittsviIle Sat
urday TO visit with her parents over Sunday.
Rumor has it that there is some other at
traction there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

Don't teach your children that it is
shame to wear worn and patched
clothes if you are not able to afford
better, but that it is no honor in wear
ing new ones chat are not paid for. A
poet said, Remember, that rags may
cover boy, who will some day be the
great worlds joy.n
The many friends of Mrs. John
Henry ST., who has been suffering
with rheumatism during the past
several weeks, will be pleased to hear
that she is somewhat improved at the
present writing.
Thirteen Hours Devotion took place
at ST. Lawrence's Catholic church on
Thursday Of last week. The following
assisted the Pastor, Rev. FIR. Korczyk
in the services: Revs. B. Hugenroth,
east side: ]. Feldman, Nekoosa; Luz
gowski, Mill Creek: L. Slice, Wausau;
Klosowski, Plover and L. Stefaniak of
Stevens Point.
The mothers of this town who are
responsible for the glIls who CAD the
streets should stop and think what they
are doing. These girls are no longer
children. They are at the impression
able age. Where will you have their
impression come from from the riff of
the street or from home? 1t is for
the mothers Of this town to settle the
question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
Held Meeting Saturday Night to
Organize Work.

The Forest Hill Cemetery Associa-
tion held its annual meeting on Sat
urday the 10Th, at which time the
following officers were elected:
PreS.-NrS. Geo. r. Gardner.
Vice Pres.-Mrs. G. H. Brown.
TreaS.-Mrs. y. Dennis.
Sec Mrs. 0. t. Hougen.
Manager--John Hooten.
Observation-Disclosures B. r. Goggins,
A. L. Rldgman, d. J. Arpin and Ole
Larson.
A t this meeting plans were laid for
a reception to be held in the near
future, by which to raise funds for
this association, 1t was also urged
that all members of the association
who have lots in the cemetery may
have them cared for by sending one
dollar to the secretary or any of the
officers. Work will commence about
the middle of April.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
Proceedings Of the County Board

bers standing.
Moved by Mr.. Deming that the
County Clerk be instructed to ask for
bids on printing $500 pamphlets of
the proceedings of the County Board
containing May and November sessions
of 1906 and February session of 1907,
Carried.
To the Board of Supervisors of Wood
County. Wisconsin,
Gentlemen Your committee on
per diem and mileage to whom was
referred the following entitled claims,
would respectfully report, that we
have had the same under considera-
ton, and, after careful examination
of all items contained therein. recon-
mend that the several amounts as set
forth in this report be allowed each
claimant respectfully to-wit; "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21

QUEsTyON-Why rent when you can
buy nice new house for $3.50 to $1,000
on easy terms of Wis. ms. & Realty
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
PITTSVILLE

VIM. Armstrong and family left Monday
for their home in the southern part of the
state.
Ed. Clack left Monday on business trip
10 the eastern part of the state. He returned
Saturday.
Chas. Heuer is having a severe tussel with
"a grippe this week.
Miss Cora Pratt OF Grand Rapids, is a
guest at the Woodwork home
Mrs. Kneen OF Arcadia is quite i'll at the
home OF her parents.
Miss Mabel Mitchell has had charge of the
kindergarten Department this week, during
The absence OF Miss McKeweon, who is i'll
with the grippe,
The moving picture show given Monday
night by the Johnson family, was well at
tended, and pronounced good by those pre-
sent.
The Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Harry Mey-
ers last Wednesday afternoon.
While playing last Friday afternoon,
Froland Bigelow fell from a sled in the yard
OF H. b. Parker, and associated his shoulder.
Miss Cora Cunning, nurse at the Tomah
Hospital is enjoying a two weeks vacation
The Freshman and Sophomores were very
pleasantly entertained al the j. D. Potter
home last Friday evening. An elegant mid
night supper was served.
Fred Wells left Tuesday for Bayfield, where
he is engaged in the insurance business.
What might have been a serious accident
last saturday night happily resulted only in
a bad shake-up for all concerned. Dell
hurry While running hand-car, down the
grade south of town ran into another car
containing two men from Babcock, it being
very dark night. All were thrown from
the cars and baby frightened.
The funeral of Orvine simpson, who was
Killed last Friday evening was held at his
home in DeXterville Monday afternoon, the
remains being brought here for interment'
The many friends of the deceased. syma-
phize with the bereaved parents in their
great sorrow.
John Werner, Sam Baum and Z. Sibley
drove TO Grand Rapids monday.
Mrs. \, Arntz returned Monday from Mil
waukee, where she has been receiving
treatments. She returns very much i'm
proved in health.
Mrs. J. Seidl is dangerously ill., with brain
fever.
Mrs Conant returned Monday from an ex-
tended visit with her brother in the eastern
part of the state.
Dr. Hougen OF Grand Rapids was in the
city on professional business Sunday.
Mr.. Chas Schrinner is teaching at the
German school during the absence of Rev.
Gruber, whose infant child is very i'll,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
BAKER AND OHMSTEAD
HELD FOR TRIAL

The parties accused of the many
Pittsville burglaries, ard complete
account of whose operations in this
county given in another column the
Burton L. Brown and examined Mon
day.
After hearing the evidence against
them Justice Brown remanded Baker
the leader of the gang, and NJ.
L. OhmStead, the Arpin well driller,
to Jail to await the disposition of their
case by Judge Webb, at the next term
of the circuit court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
MANY QUESTIONS
Pestmasters Generals Order Elk.
plains the Postal Card Cues.
ton Thoroughly.

There has been no end of inquiry
at the post office recently regarding
the rules covering the postal card
question. Order No. 146 issued by the
postmaster general explains these
matters so thoroughly that we APP
pend it complete as follows:
Section AIS of the Postal Laws and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
ANNOUNCEMENT

Il hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of county superintendent
of schools for Wood County. l am
graduate of the State Normal at
Platteville and hold a life certificate.
Have taught in Wood County for five
years. These qualifications show me
able to perform duties connected with
the office, J. HERBERT SNYDER
2-7-2t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-21
STATE OF WISCONSIN

WOOD COUNTY

WOOD COUNTY
l, Geo. W. Davis, County Clerk OF
Wood County, Wis, do hereby certify
that the above is true and complete
copy of that portion of my minutes
and of the resolution passed in the
above entitled matter,
Given under my hand and the seal
of the County Board Of Supervisors
of Wood County, Wisconsin, this 21st
day of February, A. D. 1907.
SEAL Geo. W. Davis
County Clerk, Wood Co., Wis.
Moved by Mr.. Hooper that vote
of thanks "by rising vote" be given
Mr.. Germer for the fair and impartial
treatment given this Board during
his term,
MI "a Il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-08-23
Return Of COMPANY [.

The familiar strains of AUD Lang
Syne" and Home, Sweet Home" late
Friday afternoon announced to BraItle-
boro that her soldier boys and band had
returned home from their annual taste of
camp life near Fort Ethan Allen. They
were brown, they were tired and they
were dusty, but one and all said that il
was the best encampment they had ever
attended Captain l.. II. Henkel said
that it was a highly satisfactory muster
in every way. He was more than pleased
with the showing mis- company had made
and felt that the organization had done
remarkably well. In comparison with the
other companies it had made a good
showing at the inspections and in spite
of the fact that it was the first muster
for many of the members, all had stood
the work well Not a man of Company
was absent from any drill or failed to do
his allotted work. None were in the hos
pital, although Harry ST. Cyr hurt his
back and might have been excused from
duty. The band had another story to tell
and were without exception glad to get
home. The outbreak of diphtheria in the
band, though it put only three musicians
in the hospital was a means of great dis
comfort for all, as the antitoXin which
having the disease made them feel sick
and disinclined to move about. Although
the band was handicapped by the loss of
the three players it did good work and re-
ceived many concentrations Its ap-
pearance in the new service uniforms
was very pleasing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-08-23
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

First Baptist church. Rev. George B.
Lawson. minister. Sunday morning SER
vice at 1890, sermon by the pastor. Bible
school at u m; union open-air service
on the common at p. m.
St Mlchaers Episcopal church. Rev.
Enoch NJ. Thompson in charge. Sunday
services: 80 holy communion: 80
morning service and sermon: 100 even
song and sermon. The Sunday school
will reopen the first Sunday in Septem-
Der at u m. All welcome.
Capt. David Ball of Mortified has pre-
scented the town OF Warwick with an iron
gate for the cemetery and the board OF
selectmen gave their labor in putting up
the gate. This is an improvement which
has long been needed and the generous
gift is much appreciated by the citizens.
Joel L. Clark of Adamsvine Colrain.
died Wednesday of heart failure. About
a year and half ago he had a shock
from which he never recovered. He was
native Of Guilford. VT. He served in
company b of the SD Massachusetts regi-
ment and was member of II. s. Green
leaf Grand Army post of Colrain He Is
survived by his wife.
Methodist church. Rev. A. Fl. Webb.
pastor 81 High street 1890 a. m
preaching by the pastor; l1.45 a. m, Sun
day school; $50 p m, Epworth league.
At the union service on the common at 8
o'clock Rev. L. NJ Keneston of West
Brattleboro will preach. Tuesday even
ing, class meeting at 7.45; Friday evening,
prayer meeting at AS
The will of Charles II. Green of North
field was filed at Greenfield Tuesday. He
bequeaths the sum of $4,000 to his wild =
ow, Lucy r. Green; $1,000 to- the U'nita
rian society of Mortified: one-third of
the rest to his widow and the remainder
to his four children, Frank H., Charles.
Fannie H., and Mary L. Green. His wild =
ow is named a eXecutriX.
Miss Shea will hold an afternoon tea
and sale at her residence. Betagh Lodge.
Oak street on Thursday, Aug 20, from
) to O'Clock The members of the
ladies' aid of the St Michael's Episcopal
church will join with Miss Shea in max :
ing the AFFAIR success, the proceeds being
for church work. Many rare curios from
the Orient will be displayed in the studio.
Tea from Dargeeling India, will be
served on the lawn, together with home
made corrections All are cordially in
vited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-08-23
MRS. o. NJ. LAYTON.

Mrs. Emily Sherman Lawton. CO. wife
of Oscar M. Lawton, died at her home on
Linden street early Wednesday morning
after a long illness with heart trouble
and kidney disease. She spent her early
life in this vicinity and returned here four
years ago, after living 80 years in New
York. Her health has been so poor in
recent years that she was unable to take
any part in the social life of the town
and had lived very quietly at home.
Mrs. Lawton was born in Dover, Aug.
IS, 1888, and was one of the three chill
dren of Reuben S. and Dolly (Snow)
Sherman. She lived in Dover and with
her sister in Springfield, this state, until
she was 26 years old, teaching school in
Newfane Wilmington and Dover several
years. Jan. l, 1865, she was married to
Mr. Lawton in Wilmington. They lived
in Brattleboro and Wilmington five years,
Mr., Lawton conducting the hotel in Will
mington three years. They then went to
New York where Mr.. Lawton engaged in
a prosperous bakery business IS years.
After he gave up the bakery they lived
in New York IA years and four years ago
last May, bought the Dalton place on
Linden street where they have since
lived.
Mrs. Lawton's health gradually grew
worse and the last eight weeks her con-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-08-23
Rich Strike Near Frank Turner's Mine

The Bullfrog Miner Rhyolite Nevada,
contained the following August 10:
"A letter just received by the Turner
Creel association of Rhyolite from A. w.
Wells, who located some rich ground for
these people in the old Cero Gorde dis
trict, states that a sensational strike has
been made near the old mine and in the
immediate vicinity of the property held
by the Rhyolite people, Mr.. Wells says
in his letter that a ledge measuring 40
feet in width and carrying values as high
as 800 in gold has been uncovered.
The locations of the Rhyolite syndi-
cate carry copper, silver, lead and gold.
In some instances the copper values run
as high as 20 per cent. Samples brought
in by Mr.. Wells a few weeks ago were
exceedingly rich. A few were practically
metallic copper while others ran high in
silver and lead, The gold appeared in
lesser quantities.
Major C. w. Callahan, the well-known
mining engineer, left today to make an
expert report on the property. He ex-
poets to be gone several weeks and while
away will make a thorough examination
of the district"
The Turner Creel association, to which
reference is made is the company of -four
people headed by T. Frank Turner, for
merly of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-08-23
PINE TREES AFFECTED.
College Believes the Trouble is Due to
Natural Conditions.

The pine trees i'm Brattleboro and vi
entity are affected by the same trouble
which is causing alarm among lumbermen
in New Hampshire and certain parts of
Massachusetts. The needles are turning
a reddish brown color in many places
An expert from the forestry department
in Washington has gone into New Hamp-
shire to make an investigation.
DR.. George +. Stone Of the Massachu-
sets agricultural college at Amherst be-
lieves that the trouble is due to ordinary
winter kill and drouth, only on a greater
scale than ever before noticed in New
England. His examination under a mi
CrosCope does not show any pest or fun
gus growth The new growth of roots
of the affected trees are in q similar con-
dition to the needles. DIR. Stone SAYS
that he has observed the same condition
many times before. but that it seldom
proves fatal TO the trees. New growth Is
now appearing to take the place of the
dying part of roots and needles and ii is
hoped that there will be much improve
ment in the appearance of the pines be-
fore winter
w. NJ. Baker. purchasing agent for the
New England Box company. is of the
opinion that a parasite is causing the
trouble and says that on the dead trees
large lunches Of pine tar have been found
which contain something having the APP
pearance Of white eggs. Other trees that
were dead were found to be honeycombed
at the roots by worms
II the scourge really proves to be Sc
rious 1t is likely to have a marked effect
on the market for pine lumber. as many
people holding tracts will hasten to un-
| load their holdings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-08-23
GEORGE w. BLISS.

George w. Bliss, 81. engineer at the
Memorial hospital, died suddenly early
Sunday morning from heart disease. AL
though he had not been in good health
some time he was feeling as well as usual
when he went to bed the night before.
He had been a resident Of Brattleboro
about % years, being employed as engi-
neer by the S. a. Smith company until
about a month ago, when he took a po-
sition as engineer at the hospital as the
work there would be lighter and his
health was not good. He was born in
Fitchburg, Mass, Aug. G. 1850, and was
the son of William Eustice and Ermer
Govering) Bliss. When about six years
old his parents moved to TOwnshend,
where he lived until % years old. He
worked at numbering and was a member
of the lumber firm of Prouty & Bliss
in East Dover. After this firm had been
in business two years they were burned
out. He then returned to Townshend
and worked i'm the bobbin works. In 1881
he came to Brattleboro and had charge
of the lumber yard at the S. A. Smith
company a year and then became en-
gineer for the company He married
Miss Minnie Prouty in East Dover Dec.
%, 1876, who survives him with two chill
dren, Flonnie Claire wife of George T..
Streeter of Springfield, Mass, and Clar-
ence +. Bliss of Cresno, Penn, two
grandchildren and half-brother, Elmer
Shackford of San Antonio, Tex. The flu
neral was held Tuesday afternoon at l
o'clock at 81 Central street. Rev, A. H.
Webb, pastor of the Methodist church
officiated and the burial was in Morning
side cemetery,